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Illegal political donations made by towns DONATIONS MADE IN RIDINGS WON BY WILDROSE PARTY IN LAST ELECTION

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF The towns of Rimbey and Sylvan Lake have been identified as making illegal campaign donations in a report posted by Elections Alberta.

Sylvan Lake was singled out in the report posted on Friday for making a direct contribution of $640 to the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Progressive Conservative Constituency Association. The town broke rules in September 2010 by waiving the normal rental fee for a facility used for a fundraising function.

Elections Alberta issued a $160 administrative penalty against the town and the constituency association was ordered to repay the $640.

Mayor Susan Samson said the town’s community centre was used free of charge during a fundraising ball tournament for then-MLA Luke Ouellette.

Neither she nor council were aware that the constituency association had not been invoiced.

“Typically these kinds of things are not on the radar for council. You can appreciate that the billing practices of the town are not part of the day-to-day operations of the elected officials. So we were not aware of it.”

Since then, administration at the town has changed and the error will not be repeated, she said.

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AUPE members took a final walk around Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge on Saturday to celebrate their new contract.

Week-long labour dispute ends, seniors’ care staff return to work

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

SYMPHONY SENIOR’S LIVING ASPEN RIDGE

Seniors’ care employees at Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge are back on the job today after ratifying their first collective agreement on Saturday.

A tentative agreement between the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and Symphony Senior Living, the Ontario-based company that runs Aspen Ridge, was reached early Friday morning in Calgary.

About 130 AUPE members voted in favour of the contract on Saturday.

The strike/lockout began last Monday at 1 p.m.

Health care aide Tina Larsen was among the group of about 20 AUPE members who returned to

the facility on Saturday at 5 p.m. to wave flags and wear placards announcing they were returning to work.

“I’ve been here nine years this October and it was worth it,” said Larsen about the strike after the celebratory walk.

“I’m happy to go back and see my residents. I miss them dearly. I can’t wait to get back to see them.”

She said it’s hard going on strike, but support from residents in the facility, their family members and the public who drove by honking and waving helped a lot.

“Without that, we couldn’t have done it. It was wonderful.”

AUPE was able to significantly improve compensation and work-

ing conditions. Wages will be brought up to the industry standard by the end of the agreement, increasing compensation for licensed practical nurses by 18.4 per cent, health care aides by 38.3 per cent, and support employees by 17.2 to 18.2 per cent, depending on the classification.

“Health care employees shouldn’t be paid less simply because they are working for a private contractor – Albertans’ medical needs demand the same level of experience and professionalism whether it is a private or public facility,” said AUPE president Guy Smith.

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Mint ceases production of penny, value retained

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Penny pinching is going to get harder starting today.

As of Feb. 4, the Royal Canadian Mint will no longer distribute pennies forcing transactions to be rounded up or down by one or two cents to the nearest five-cent increment — for cash purchases only.

There will be no impact on payments made by cheque, credit or debit cards, gift cards, and pre-paid credit cards.

Phasing out the penny was announced in the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2012 due to the rising cost of production.

Making each penny was costing 1.6 cents and eliminating the coin will save the country $11 million a year.

Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen said other countries — Australia, New Zealand, Sweden — have successfully eliminated their pennies.

“There certainly a lot of nostalgia, and I appreciate that. It just seems the right thing to do,” Dreeshen said.

The penny will retain its value indefinitely.

Canadians can redeem their pennies at their bank and consumers can use pennies for cash transactions at

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businesses that choose to accept them.

Only the final and total amount owing in a cash transaction will be subject to rounding.

“I think from a customer perspective it will be a lot more confusing then it will be from a retailer perspective.

There will be some confusion when you get a price and they give you different change back,” said Gayle Langford, Red Deer Chamber of Commerce president.

She said businesses have had lots of time to prepare for the change. Fast food restaurants and corner stores, that likely get more cash transactions, will be where cashiers will be rounding up or down the most.

Langford said since most people don’t count the change they receive in small coins after a purchase so they may not even notice the difference.

Rob Stryker, vice president of retail operations for Servus Credit Union for Southern Alberta, said it will take some time before pennies are out of circulation.

“There will still be businesses accepting pennies and giving out pennies. When they do their commercial deposit with us, there will still be pennies in there,” Stryker said.

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Servus Credit Union member service advisor Susan Knock, left, and member service representative Estelle Gascon fill a collection box with donated pennies at the downtown Servus Credit Union branch in Red Deer. The bank is collecting pennies from members and staff in their Pennies For People campaign in support of Loaves and Fishes.

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Holocaust turns to holograms SEEN AS TOOLS TO TEACH FUTURE GENERATIONS, RETELL SURVIVORS’ STORIES

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — For years, Holocaust survivor Pinchus Gutter has told the tragic story of watching his parents and 10-year-old twin sister herded into a Nazi death camp’s gas chambers so quickly that he had no time to even say goodbye.

He was left instead with an enduring image he has carried with him through 70 years: that of his sister vanishing into a sea of people doomed to die.

Only this time the elderly, balding man wasn’t really there as he recounted the horror of the Holocaust to an audience gathered in an auditorium at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.

It was the 80-year-old survivor’s digital doppelganger, dressed in a white shirt, dark pants and matching vest, that was doing the talking as it gazed intently at its audience, sometimes tapping its feet as it paused to consider a question.

Over the years, elderly Holocaust survivors like Gutter have been leaving behind manuscripts and oral histories of their lives, fearful that once they are gone there will be no

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University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies, computer scientist David Traum, left, interacts with Holocaust survivor, Pinchas Gutter, seen on a “Virtual Survivor Visualization,” at the USC campus in Los Angeles. one to explain the horror they lived through or to challenge the accounts of Holocaust deniers like Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

For the past 18 months, a group led by USC’s Shoah Foundation has been trying to change that by creating

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PENNY: Prices rounded But once the bank receives a penny, it won’t be going back out to customers.

“We’ll be taking them in, but we’re not going to be giving them out. Our responsibility is to try to bring them out of circulation.”

Even if a customer comes in to cash a cheque that ends in pennies, pennies won’t be given out, he said.

“For example, if you brought a cheque for $10.33 in, and you just wanted cash for that, either you as a customer could give two cents and then you get $10.35, or you can put it into your account and withdraw the amount in anything but pennies.”

If the customer says just give me $10.30 cash, those three pennies will go into a special penny account Servus has set up that will raise money for the Alberta Food Bank Network Association, he said.

“It’s not the credit union keeping the money,” Stryker said.

Servus Credit Union branches will also be collecting pennies from the public to help local charities.

Red Deer branches are collecting for Loaves and Fishes; the Blackfalds branch is collecting for Blackfalds Food Bank; Delburne branch for Delburne Centralized School Breakfast Program; Lacombe branch for Lacombe Community Food Bank; Ponoka branch for Ponoka Food Bank; Rimbey branch for Rimbey Food Bank; and Elnora branch for Elnora & District Museum.

“I hope everyone gets out there and rolls their pennies and drops them off at their favourite charity,” said Jennifer Forrest, resource development director United Way of Central Alberta.

“Collecting change is probably a

portion of a lot of non-profits’ fundraising.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

DONATIONS: Rimbey, Sylvan Lake implicated “Those kinds of irregularities in donations to political parties will never happen and would never have happened under our current administration.”

Samson said she is not aware of any other instances where the PC association was offered rent-free facilities.

In Rimbey’s case, indirect contributions of $850 were made when two tickets to the premier’s fundraising dinner in Edmonton were reimbursed in May 2010.

Under Elections Alberta rules, any reimbursement over $25 is considered an indirect contribution.

A $212.50 administrative penalty was issued to the town and the Progressive Conservative Party was ordered to return the contribution.

Political contributions were a hot municipal election issue in Rimbey in 2010.

Wildrose MLA Joe Anglin, then a member of the Rimbey Ratepayers Association, claimed the town had covered political contributions totalling about $9,500 between 2006 and 2010 using information accessed under Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation.

The money came in the form of reimbursements of fees paid by council members and the town’s former chief administrative officer to attend political events, such as dinners and golf tournaments.

Dale Barr, then-mayor of Rimbey,

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Machine, the plan is for Gutter and the others to live on in perpetuity, telling generations not born yet the horror they witnessed and offering their thoughts on how to avoid having one of history’s darkest moments repeated.

Although people at this week’s event saw Gutter as only a two-dimensional figure, he has been painstakingly filmed for hours in 3-D and, perhaps as early as next year according to those involved in the project, his hologram could be talking face-to-face with visitors at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Certainly it will be within five years, said Stephen Smith, the Shoah Foundation’s executive director, and Paul Debevec, associate director of the university’s Institute for Creative Technologies, which is creating the hologram project’s infrastructure.

“Having actually put it together, it’s clear this will happen,” said Debevec, whose institute has partnered with Hollywood on such films as Avatar and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, winning a special Academy Award for the latter.

Indeed, it already has almost happened.

said at the time money was paid out inadvertently because of an administrative “oversight” and council had not been aware of any violations. Council and the CAO paid back money they felt should not have been reimbursed under election rules.

The controversy led to the resignation of one councillor before the 2010 fall election. Barr and the two other incumbent councillors lost their seats in the vote.

Barr declined to comment further on Friday.

The town’s chief administrative officer also could not be reached for comment.

Anglin, now Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre MLA, said on Friday that the PC party has a long history of soliciting donations from municipal representatives.

“It’s a big problem in Alberta.

There’s been a culture of you have to pay to play with the PC party.

“As our own critic said in an interview, this culture of corruption has to stop.”

In all, chief electoral officer Brian Fjeldheim’s investigation uncovered 45 cases of illegal contributions, all involving either the Tory party or one of its constituency associations.

Total donations were more than $20,000, with the largest contribution coming from the Town of Okotoks at $2,550.

Under the Election Accountability Amendment Act, Fjeldheim could release details of violations only as far back as December 2009, although Opposition parties had called for a full list of infractions dating back to 2004.

Anglin predicted there are further revelations to come.

“I think there will be more to follow on this.”

PC Alberta confirmed last week that it reimbursed the questionable donations, “despite the fact each donation was received from individual donors at the time in full compliance with donation rules and limits.

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More than 15 years after his death, rapper Tupac Shakur made a 3-D hologramlike appearance at last year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, performing alongside a real Snoop Dogg.

Technically, Shakur wasn’t a hologram, however, because his image was projected onto a thin screen that was all but invisible to the audience.

“This takes it one step further as far as you won’t be projecting onto a screen, you’ll be projecting into space,” Smith said of the project, called New Dimensions in Testimony.

It comes just in time, said Rabbi Marvin Hier, director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which is dedicated to keeping alive the history of the Holocaust.

“This generation is coming to an end, unfortunately,” Hier said of Holocaust survivors, whose average age is estimated at 79.

“Within the next decade or so there won’t be many survivors alive anywhere in the world.”

Given the prominence of Holocaust deniers like Iran’s Ahmadinejad, Hier said, it’s crucial to record survivors’ accounts in a way that future generations can easily access and relate to.

“To be clear, the PC party did not accept money from prohibited entities,” says Jim McCormick, PCAA president, in a statement. “Rather, the donations in question were all received from individuals, who later sought reimbursement from a prohibited corporation. “ The PC party had no conceivable way of knowing that would happen, long after we received the personal donations.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

AUPE: Dispute called disruptive 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 recently announced its cancelling that contract over the coming year.

Those beds include 40 assistedliving beds for dementia patients, four assisted-living beds for non-dementia patients and five transition beds for people coming out of hospital.

“These disruptive labour disputes are an obvious side effect of the Alberta government’s policy to privatize seniors care and Alberta Health Services’ refusal to make contractors spend the money they are given for employee wages on wages,” Smith said.

LPNs and health care aides will receive a $1,500 signing bonus while support employees receive $1,200.

AUPE also negotiated workplace rights for employees including just cause provisions, access to a grievance procedure, and seniority rights that will provide structure and fairness in the workplace.

The agreement expires on Jan. 31, 2016. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Power bill shock coming, says MLA ANGLIN BLAMES CHANGES TO ELECTRICITY RULES

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Albertans will be hit hard in the wallet because the Tory government is making significant changes to electricity rules, says a Central Alberta MLA. Joe Anglin, Wildrose Party MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre, said that Central Albertans should pay attention to the Retail (Electricity) Market Review Committee’s report released earlier last week.

The Alberta government reported it was taking actions to protect electricity consumers by increasing scrutiny of transmission costs, reducing volatility in month-to-month electricity prices and making it easier for consumers to exercise better retail choices.

Anglin said the biggest factor out of this whole report is cost. More expensive bills are coming.

“We need to hold this government accountable because it promised the public their electricity bills would go down when they restructured the market and it didn’t happen and it’s not going to happen.”

Anglin said the sad part of the report is that Premier Alison Redford had frozen the ancillary costs prior to the 2012 provincial election.

These are all the extra costs, over an above the cost of electricity, that

‘WE NEED TO HOLD THIS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE BECAUSE IT PROMISED THE PUBLIC THEIR ELECTRICITY BILLS WOULD GO DOWN WHEN THEY RESTRUCTURED THE MARKET AND IT DIDN’T HAPPEN AND IT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.’ — JOE ANGLIN, WILDROSE PARTY MLA FOR RIMBEY-ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE-SUNDRE

are listed on bills.

The committee recommended removing the freeze on these costs, which the government accepted immediately.

“They froze the ancillary costs and we accumulated a backlog of costs they were going to add on and now we have to pay it all back to these companies,” said Anglin. “So the study really didn’t do anything for Albertans.”

Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas said provinces that are able to provide hydro electricity do end up having lower costs for consumers, compared with Alberta and other provinces that use mixed sources for generation.

But he remains confident that Alberta public policies will continue to support competitive services.

“I think it’s presumptuous to conclude that there’s horrific changes,” said Dallas.

“As Albertans, we’re all motivated to make sure we have a competitive

electrical industry in Alberta because that’s a large component of how we end up producing things and our ability to compete globally.”

Dallas likes that the government rejected all six recommendations associated with eliminating the regulated rate option.

Almost 65 per cent of Albertans choose this option, so the government will not force consumers to sign contracts, said Hughes.

Besides lifting the freeze on ancillary costs, the government announced it will immediately reduce month-tomonth price volatility for consumers by improving rules around how regulated rate providers purchase electricity.

Currently, providers can only purchase power 45 days in advance for the regulated rate option (RRO). It will be extended to 120 days.

“I think that was one of the things we heard a little over a year ago was

that when you have unplanned generation shutdowns or weather events or other factors causing of a spike in power, this proposal will help smooth some of that out,” said Dallas.

Dallas said it’s positive that the government has reduced the volatility of that regulated rate option.

The government also approved 33 recommendations in principle. One is to make the Utilities Consumer Advocate an independent agency, with greater capacity to advocate on behalf of Albertans, which again Dallas supports.

To further protect consumers, Hughes is asking the Alberta Utilities Commission to determine the best process to amortize paying for transmission lines over the long term.

In Anglin’s view, the government has not been honest to Albertans about the costs associated with these major transmission line projects.

“We now know the energy minister is concerned about transmission costs whereas before, they always poo-pooed the idea and said don’t listen to people like Joe Anglin because it’s only going to add a $1.40 or $3 to a bill,” Anglin said.

“We know that’s not true because Hughes talked at length about how they’re going to spread those costs out, and they’re going to be substantial.” ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

Police issue thanks for help locating car connected to man’s death An abandoned vehicle connected to a homicide in Airdrie was found two weeks ago in Olds.

Garland Curtis, 40, of Airdrie was found dead in his home on Jan. 12.

On Friday, RCMP thanked the public for their assistance in locating Curtis’ vehicle.

Police are now looking for information from anyone who may have observed the vehicle in or around Olds between Jan. 9 and 15.

Investigators would also like to view security surveillance video foot-

age of any roadways for that same time period that Olds residents may have.

The vehicle is described as a 1994, purple, four-door Saturn SL2, with the Alberta licence plate EGF166.

Anyone with any information about the homicide is asked to call Airdrie RCMP at 403-9457267.

Anyone with any information about the vehicle is asked to call Olds RCMP at 403-556-3323.

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This 1994, purple, four-door Saturn connected to a homicide in Airdrie was found in Olds.

RCMP look for gang link in 16-year-old’s death in aboriginal community not as bad as it was in the community in 2011.

The use of weapons is down, Wood said, as is the number of drive-by shootings.

The Samson Cree band is still working on administrative issues on its eviction bylaw and there’s no date on when it might come into force.

No motive has been given in court for why the teens were shooting at the house when Ethan Yellowbird was killed, although police say they had gang ties.

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one of four that make up the Hobbema community, about an hour’s drive south of Edmonton.

Officers are still working to solve the death of Ethan’s aunt, Chelsea Yellowbird.

The 23-year-old woman was shot outside a house two months after

the boy was killed.

At the time, police said they believed the shooting was gang related.

In 2008, 23-month old Asia Saddleback was

shot as she sat at a kitchen table eating dinner.

She survived, but the bullet remained lodged between her liver and spine.

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HOBBEMA — Police say they are investigating whether a 16-yearold boy’s death in a troubled aboriginal community south of Edmonton this weekend is gang-related.

RCMP in Hobbema say they were called to a firearms complaint on the Samson Cree First Nation townsite early Saturday morning.

They say the teen was fatally injured during the incident and that they’re treating the death as a homicide.

Previous violence prompted reserve residents to vote for an eviction bylaw giving leaders the power to ban suspected gang members from living in the community.

The ban followed the death of five-year-old Ethan Yellowbird, who was hit in the head by a stray bullet while he slept in a home on the reserve in 2011.

Three teens pleaded guilty to manslaughter for Ethan’s death and are awaiting sentencing.

Police said late Saturday that they believed Saturday’s death may not have been a random act and that they are checking into whether gangs may have been involved.

A cause of death wasn’t released. Police say an autopsy is planned.

RCMP Insp. Charles Wood of the Hobbema detachment said in November that since Ethan’s death, people on the reserve have been working well with the RCMP. While he said gang activity remains prevalent, the resulting violence is

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A risky game in Mali We can now put some modest numbers to the Canadian effort in Mali.

An estimated $18.6 million to deploy a C-17 for one month, $11.7 million of that specifically spent on this mission.

Some 351,534 kg of cargo transported from Istres, France, to Bamako, Mali, including armoured vehiTIM cles, medical HARPER supplies, ammunition and French military personnel.

Some 40 Canadians involved in the support mission, plus an unspecified number of Special Forces protecting our embassy and our plane in the capital and helping train Niger’s armed forces under something called Exercise Flintlock. A fixed end date of Feb. 15 for our commitment to help the French, $13 million in humanitarian aid to Mali, 450 Canadians still in the country advised to get out.

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Buck, an assistant deputy minister at Foreign Affairs.

For the lack of any indication of our next steps, or even an overarching rationale for our involvement so far, blame their political masters, who appear to be having some difficulty keeping up with a rapidly evolving situation in the West African nation.

At a parliamentary committee Thursday, Liberal John McKay repeatedly pushed Vance on Canada’s military goal in Mali. Vance repeatedly told him the goal was to help the French until Feb. 15.

Vance, of course, is not setting government policy, but McKay used the military man’s by-the-book answer to point out the government is unable to explain to the nation we are involved in this mission to contain or degrade the Islamic terrorist threat in the region.

But Vance was much more fulsome about what a successful French intervention meant.

Despite some “attrition” among the rebels, there are lots of them left in the northern mountainous regions of the country, near the Algerian border, Vance said, and the rebel population has been steadily growing in recent years.

“It’s impossible to say what the regional Islamic threat will do as a result of the French intervention,” he said.

“This will help Mali, but there remains a regional concern.’’

But while opposition MPs pushed on the military aspect of the Canadian effort, Vance and Buck pushed back, pointing out this battle has to be fought on three fronts — a boost to return Mali to democracy, humanitarian help and security.

Forget the idea that “military kinetic action” is some type of silver bullet, Vance said. You are not going to end a terrorist movement with a gun alone.

But the situation in Mali is not just fluid, it is unfolding at warp speed.

The French, after taking over the final rebel stronghold in the north, were calling for peace talks between the government and rebels and the Malian government was floating the idea of elections in July.

Even as McKay was pushing Buck on Ottawa’s reticence to help fund an African stabilization force that would follow the French into the country, the United Nations was floating the concept of a traditional peacekeeping force in Mali.

The Associated Press, quoting a senior western diplomat, said a force of 3,000 to 5,000 would be required and the concept apparently has the backing of the United States, Britain and France.

Should such a plan gain favour, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, not

a leader to dance to the drum of the Security Council, could face new pressure on Mali.

He resisted calls for Canadian combat troops on the ground in Mali, a sound decision given the fact it appears — for now — that they would not have been needed.

A peacekeeping mission to stabilize the north of Mali, dismissed by opposition MPs on Thursday as premature, is a very different question, although it could be a long, costly mission regardless.

The speedy success of the French intervention in Mali has won praise in Paris, but without a solid next step, the Islamic terrorist threat is sure to come roaring back.

France boasts a modern 21st century fighting force, McKay said, “but the enemy has a seventh century mentality which has no sense of the time that a western nation has. The French can only go as far as its population and its government takes them.

“After a while the enthusiasm for this mission wanes and we leave, and the Islamists will be back.’’

Whatever the next move in Mali, Ottawa will be involved with its allies. If we don’t get it right, we risk a return with a much bigger challenge at hand.

Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer. He can be reached at tharper@thestar.ca.

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The baffling response to Arctic climate change The Arctic may seem like a distant place, just as the most extreme consequences of our wasteful use of fossil fuels may appear to be in some distant future. Both are closer than most of us realize.

The Arctic is a focal point for some of the most profound impacts of climate change.

One of the world’s top ice experts, Peter Wadhams of Cambridge University, calls the situation a “global disaster,” suggesting ice is disappearing faster than predicted and could be gone within as few as four years.

“The main cause is simply global warming: as the climate has warmed there has DAVID been less ice growth during SUZUKI the winter and more ice melt during the summer,” he told the U.K.’s Guardian.

Over the past 30 years, permanent Arctic sea ice has shrunk to half its previous area and thickness. As it diminishes, global warming accelerates. This is due to a number of factors, including release of the potent greenhouse gas methane trapped under nearby permafrost, and because ice reflects the sun’s energy whereas oceans absorb it.

With all we know about climate change and what’s happening in the Arctic, you’d think our leaders would be marshalling resources to at least slow it

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down. Instead, industry and governments are eyeing new opportunities to mine Arctic fossil fuels. Factoring in threats to the numerous species of Arctic creatures — including fish, seabirds, marine mammals such as whales and seals, and polar bears — makes such an approach even more incomprehensible.

Royal Dutch Shell has been preparing to drill in the Arctic, spending $4.5 billion on operations and lease purchases. But its record shows how risky this is. First, a spill containment dome failed a routine safety test and was crushed by underwater pressure.

More recently, a drilling rig, which was being towed to Seattle so Shell could avoid paying some Alaskan taxes, broke free during a storm and ran aground on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. The disastrous BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 showed how dangerous ocean drilling can be even in relatively calm waters and how bogus the claims of the industry are that it can contain or even clean up a spill.

Responding to climate change and vanishing Arctic ice by gearing up to drill for the stuff at the root of the problem is insane. Unfortunately, many fossil fuel companies and governments are engaged in a mad rush to get as much oil and gas out of the ground — no matter how difficult — while there’s still a market. The ever-increasing devastation of climate change means we will eventually have to leave much of it where it is — or at the very least, substantially slow the pace of extraction and use the resource more wisely — if we want to survive and be healthy as a species.

In Ecuador, knowing that exploiting the country’s massive oil reserves will fuel climate change and

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cause massive environmental destruction in one of the world’s most biologically diverse rainforests, leaders are taking a different approach. The government plans to leave oil fields in Yasuni National Park untouched if other countries help compensate for some of the lost revenue. So far only about $300 million has been raised toward the $3.6 billion over 13 years that the government believes would make up for half the oil’s value, but the idea is gaining momentum.

The Guardian notes the money won’t go to government but will be “held in trust funds and administered by the UN Development Program working with a board made up of indigenous peoples, local communities, academics and others.”

Ivonne Baki, head of the negotiating committee of the Yasuní-Ishpingo-Tambococha-Tiputini, told the Guardian Ecuador does not want to become overly dependent on oil. “Oil countries are cursed,” she said. “Developing countries depend on it so much that they do not develop anything else. It breeds corruption and the poor pay the price.”

With Arctic ice melting, Australia on fire and increasing droughts, floods and extreme weather throughout the world, it’s past time to get serious about global warming. It remains to be seen if a plan like Ecuador’s will work, but surely a developed country like Canada can at least learn that wastefully exploiting precious resources as quickly as possible isn’t the only option.

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Rescuers search for missing workers in a quarry at L’Epiphanie, Que., following a landslide where a number of vehicles fell into the quarry. Rescue crews recovered the body of a man and a woman from the rubble.

Police investigation launched after deadly landslide at Quebec quarry

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police and the province’s workplace safety board have launched an investigation into a deadly landslide at a quarry near Montreal.

Gregory Gomez, a spokesman for the police force, said Sunday officers will try to determine the circumstances of the accident now that the recovery effort is over.

The bodies of two missing workers — a woman and a man — were pulled from the rubble on Saturday, four days after a landslide at the gravel quarry in L’Epiphanie, Que., east of Montreal.

Police will examine whether the company operating the quarry, Maskimo Construction Inc., followed the appropriate safety protocols, Gomez said in an interview.

“We’ve done some analysis on the site and in the pit,” he said.

“We’re going to try to determine what happened, the sequence of events, and if there is criminal wrongdoing in this incident.”

The man who died in the landslide has been identified as 54-year-old Daniel Brisebois.

Police haven’t yet confirmed the identity of the woman.

A third worker, Benoit Robert, was rescued by a provincial police helicopter on Tuesday within hours of the collapse.

Rescue efforts were put on hold during the week due to bad weather and concerns of another landslide.

Maskimo Construction has come under scrutiny before. The company was fined in 2008 after failing to follow safety protocols when a worker was run over by a truck at a road construction project a year earlier.

The company held a press conference on Saturday extending its sympathies to the victims’ families

and promising to co-operate with investigators.

When Robert spoke with reporters last week, he said he didn’t blame his employer and described them as responsible and supportive.

Jacques Nadeau, a spokesman for Quebec’s workplace safety board, said the investigation would include interviewing workers who were at the site and geological experts.

“We’ll have to look at the history behind the company, but every accident is unique,” he said, adding that the investigation would take about six months.

Nadeau said there are about 30 quarry sites in Quebec but he has no record of a similar accident happening in the past.

“When accidents like this happen, we want to make sure that we can get some lessons and make sure it doesn’t happen again,” he said.

Alleged triad leader faces immigration hearing — 17 years after arrival in Canada ports on Asian organized crime cite the Wo On Lok (or Shui Fong, Water Room gang) as a branch of the Hong Kong-based Wo group, a syndicate with worldwide reach in criminal activity ranging from money laundering to prostitution, the drug trade and human smuggling.

Lai, then 42, left Macau for Canada at a time when then Wo On Lok was embroiled in a war with the rival 14K gang, said reports in Macau media.

In July 1997, after news of his arrival made headlines in Canada, his luxury Vancouver area home was the target of a drive-by shooting.

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VANCOUVER — Seventeen years after an alleged Asian organized crime boss was granted permanent resident status in Canada, despite being red-flagged for suspected criminal activities, authorities are trying to send him packing.

The case of Lai Tong Sang scandalized the federal immigration system when it was revealed that the man described by Macau police as the leader of the notorious Wo On Lok gang had been allowed into Canada.

Now Lai, his wife and their three children are scheduled for an admissability hearing later this month, where lawyers for Citizenship and Immigration Canada will argue that Lai lied about his membership in a criminal organization in order to gain entry into the country. Authorities allege his wife and children also misrepresented their immigration status.

Melissa Anderson, a spokeswomen for Citizenship and Immigration, confirmed hearings are scheduled over three days beginning Feb. 26 in Vancouver, but she could not comment on why it has taken so long for the case to make its way to a hearing.

According to reports at the time, Lai originally applied for immigration status to Canada in Hong Kong in 1994 but his application was not approved because of his suspected links to organized crime.

In March 1996, Lai reapplied in Hong Kong and then quickly withdrew his application. A couple of months later,

he applied at the consulate in Los Angeles, where his application was approved without a background check or so much as a phone call to Hong Kong.

Lai and his family arrived in Vancouver on Oct. 20, 1996.

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OTTAWA — The Mounties compiled a dossier on the Occupy Ottawa movement, scouring social media sites and even quizzing campus security after protesters held planning sessions at a university, newly released documents show.

Meeting notes show there were also plans to monitor the Confederation Park protest site using a camera mounted to the nearby offices of the National Capital Commission.

The camera is normally pointed at Ottawa’s city hall, the notes say. However, the NCC says it does not operate the camera and it did not use the device to monitor the protests from its offices.

The documents show NCC staff did keep close tabs on the makeshift encampment throughout the occupation, snapping dozens of photographs and reporting on the protesters’ activities.

Details about the surveillance tactics are only now coming to light, some 14 months after police ousted the Occupy Ottawa protesters from Confederation Park in late November 2011. It took the NCC until last week to provide documents in response to an access-to-information request from The Canadian Press.

The Occupy Wall Street activists who set up camp in New York City’s financial district in September 2011 spawned a global movement over what protesters perceived to be the widening social and economic gap separating the wealthiest one per cent from the rest of the population.

Soon similar protests spread to Canadian cities, including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

Notes from a meeting held before the Ottawa occupation got underway show there was talk the protesters might also target Parliament Hill, the prime minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive, the Privy Council Office and the U.S. Embassy.

An RCMP intelligence report says that while a “peaceful demonstration” was expected in Ottawa, “violence and acts of disobedience cannot be discounted.”

The report shows the Mounties picked up Occupy Ottawa pamphlets and literature after the protesters met at the University of Ottawa. They also questioned campus security about the number of people in the room.

“Ottawa university security confirmed that there were approximately 50 person’s (sic) in attendance at the Oct. 6 planning meeting,” the document says.

It is not clear from the report whether any RCMP officers actually attended the meeting, nor whether the Occupy Ottawa planners knew of the Mounties’ presence at the university before, during or after the gathering.

Marc-Andre Massie, a spokesman for the RCMP’s ’A’ Division, which is responsible for the National Capital Region, declined to say whether the protesters knew the Mounties were there.

“It would be inappropriate for us to speculate on different types of protest scenarios or intelligencegathering techniques,” he said.

Massie added the force generally tries to work with protesters ahead of and during an event.

“It’s common practice,” he said. “Police partners respect peaceful protests and always try to maintain, when possible, open dialogue and constant contact with demonstration organizers before and during an event.”

Ottawa police prepared a similar intelligence report, which said investigators would be able to tell a lot about what the protesters planned to do by examining the types of sub-groups they formed for specific tasks, such as making posters and banners, handling logistics and providing legal support.

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BOB O’BILLOVICH RETIRES The man affectionately known as “Obie” is calling it a career.

A CFL source requesting anonymity said Sunday that Bob O’Billovich will announce his retirement today at a news conference at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats business office.

O’Billovich, 72, has spent the last five years as the Ticats general manager.

The native of Butte, Mont., has been a player, coach and executive in the CFL in a career that began in 1963 as a quarterback/ defensive back with the now defunct Ottawa Rough Riders.

O’Billovich played five seasons with Ottawa before beginning his coaching career with the club, first as a guest coach before being named an assistant coach.

O’Billovich also served as a university basketball coach in Ottawa, leading the Carleton men’s program from 1971 to 1973. He then served as the Ottawa GeeGees hoops coach from 1973 to 1974.

He was hired as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts in 1982 and spent eight seasons on the sidelines, leading the Double Blue to three Grey Cup appearances (winning in ’83).

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Baltimore 34 San Francisco 31 NEW ORLEANS — A power outage at the Super Bowl put the nation’s biggest sporting event on hold for more than a half-hour Sunday, interrupting an otherwise electric, back-andforth game that ended with Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens as NFL champions thanks to a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Flacco, voted the MVP, threw three first-half touchdown passes to cap an 11-TD, zero-interception post-season. Jacoby Jones returned the second-half kickoff 108 yards, a Super Bowl record, to give Baltimore a 28-6 lead.

Moments later, lights lining the indoor arena faded, making it difficult to see. When action resumed, Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers scored 17 consecutive points, getting as close as 31-29.

But Baltimore stopped San Francisco on fourth-and-goal from the 5 with under 2 minutes left when Kaepernick’s pass sailed beyond Michael Crabtree in the end zone.

The biggest deficit a team has ever overcome to win a Super Bowl is 10 points, and there were moments were it appeared San Francisco had a chance to better that mark. Instead, the 49ers lost for the first time in six trips to the Super Bowl.

The AFC champion Ravens (14-6), a franchise that moved from Cleveland to Baltimore 17 years ago, improved to 2-0 in the big game. They also won the championship in 2001, when linebacker Ray Lewis was voted the game’s MVP. Lewis was not a major factor this time, but he was a centre of attention, playing in the final game of his 17-year career before retiring.

The 49ers struggled early in the first Super Bowl coaching matchup between brothers: Baltimore’s John Harbaugh is 15 months older than San Francisco’s Jim Harbaugh.

Baltimore led 28-6 after Jones opened the second half with the longest kickoff return in a Super Bowl, his eyes glancing up at the videoboard, presumably to watch himself sprint to the end zone. The 49ers showed they were capable of a comeback in their previous game: They trailed by 17 against the Atlanta Falcons before winning the NFC championship game.

Shortly following Jones’ return, the sudden, odd power outage arrived. Escalators weren’t working. Officials stopped play about 1 ½ minutes into the third quarter, and the bizarre delay lasted 34 minutes in real time before action resumed. Some players sat. Others stretched.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) embraces linebacker Ray Lewis after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, in New Orleans.

Some fans chanted, “Let’s go, Ravens!” Others passed time by doing the wave.

This was the 10th time New Orleans hosted the big game — tying Miami for most in a city — and first since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Big Easy in August 2005.

When play resumed, NFC champion San Francisco (135-1) began making things more interesting, scoring 17 points in less than 4 ½ minutes.

First, Kaepernick threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Crabtree, pulling them within 15 points midway through the third quarter. Ravens defensive backs Cary Williams and Bernard Pollard missed tackles on the play. Then, with 5 minutes left in the third quarter, Frank Gore swept around right end for a 6-yard TD run, making it 2820, before Ravens running back Ray Rice’s fumble gave the ball right back to the 49ers.

San Francisco tacked on David Akers’ 34-yard field goal to

get within 28-23 after he missed from a longer distance but the Ravens were whistled for running into the kicker. It was his third successful kick of the game after hitting from 36 and 27 yards in the first half.

How close was it heading into the fourth quarter? Each team had exactly 17 first downs.

Total yardage was nearly the same, with the 49ers slightly ahead, 317-315. Time of possession was nearly split down the middle, too.

About 2 minutes into the fourth quarter, rookie kicker Justin Tucker made a 19-yard field goal to stretch the Ravens’ lead to 31-23. Not long later, Kaepernick’s 15-yard run around the left side — the longest TD run by a quarterback in Super Bowl history — made it 31-29. His 2-point conversion pass intended for Randy Moss was incomplete.

A 38-yarder by Tucker made it 34-29 with 4:19 left in regulation. Baltimore purposely gave

Lewis puts tidy lid on 17-year career with second Super Bowl

up a safety in the closing seconds to run time off the clock, setting the final score.

Kaepernick was making only his 10th start the NFL, having taken over the job after Alex Smith got a concussion during a game. After his touchdown run, Kaepernick kissed his tattooed right biceps, his celebration move.

The first half was all about Flacco. He went 13 for 20 for 192 yards and the three scores over the opening two quarters, becoming only the sixth QB in 47 Super Bowls to throw for that many TDs by halftime. Flacco finished 22 of 33 for 287 yards.

It’s been one impressive game after another for a guy who never has commanded the widespread respect usually accorded a top player — but now will head into an off-season that could land him a $20 millionper-year contract in free agency.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS — Ray Lewis will ride into retirement as a champion.

Baltimore’s standout middle linebacker began his final night on the football field with a motivational speech to his teammates. He ended it looking upward into a shower of silver streamers and purple confetti after the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 Sunday night to win the Super Bowl.

“It’s simple: When God is for you, who can be against you?” Lewis said, clutching the Lombardi Trophy. “It’s no greater way, as a champ, to go out on your last ride with the men that I went out with, with my teammates.

And you looked around this stadium and ... Baltimore! Baltimore! We coming home, baby! We did it!”

Standing tall in the middle of a defence that survived a frenzied comeback by Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers, Lewis put a lovely bow on his 17th NFL season by earning his second Super Bowl ring — 12 years after the first.

When Lewis first led Baltimore to Super Bowl glory, he was a 25-year-old at the height of his game. A terror in the middle of the best defence in the league, Lewis was voted MVP after the Ravens beat the New York Giants 34-7 to earn their first championship.

On Sunday night, Lewis and his defence played a supporting role to Joe Flacco and the offence.

The 37-year-old Lewis had only two solo tackles through the first three quarters and sometimes struggled to cover receivers venturing into his area. Wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught a 19-yarder on San Francisco’s second series, and tight end Vernon

Davis eluded Lewis twice before making second-quarter catches.

Lewis did, however, made two tackles during the 49ers’ final drive. San Francisco had a fourth-and-goal from 5 when Lewis charged in on a blitz.

He didn’t get to Kaepernick, but the quarterback’s pass sailed out of the end zone.

After amassing a team-high 44 tackles in Baltimore’s first three playoff wins, Lewis was anything but exceptional against the 49ers. But the Ravens played like champions around him, and now Lewis can saunter into the sunset after putting his fingerprints on the Lombardi Trophy for a second time.

While working his way back from a torn right triceps that had kept him sidelined since Oct. 14, Lewis told high-ranking team officials that he was going to retire after this season. He shared the news with his teammates and the media on Jan. 2, saying Baltimore’s post-season run would be his “last ride.”

And what a journey it was.

After defeating Indianapolis at home to open the playoffs, the Ravens beat top-seeded Denver on the road and knocked off second-seeded New England. Then, underdogs again in the Super Bowl, Baltimore blew most of a 22-point lead in the second half before mounting one final defensive stand.

Lewis’ old buddy, 34-year-old Ed Reed, contributed a first-half interception. Jacoby Jones scored two touchdowns, and after the second — a 108-yard kickoff return to open the third quarter — he saluted his retiring teammate with a rendition of the “squirrel” dance Lewis made famous.

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Baltimore Ravens defensive back Chykie Brown (23) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, in New Orleans. The Ravens won 34-31.

Flacco named Super Bowl MVP

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS — Capping a pretty perfect postseason, Joe Flacco completed 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three first-half touchdowns Sunday to earn Super Bowl MVP honours for leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Flacco became only the sixth quarterback in 47 Super Bowls to throw for three scores in a first half, connecting with Anquan Boldin for 13 yards, Dennis Pitta for 1, and Jacoby Jones for 56.

And the unassuming guy who played his college football at Delaware finished Baltimore’s four-game run to the title with 11 TD passes and zero interceptions. It was an impressive run that included road victories against two of the game’s best QBs, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.

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LEWIS: Next stop, hall of fame Days earlier, Lewis was confronted about his use of deer antler spray in his effort to return from the triceps injury. He vehemently denied trying the banned substance, and that sideshow fizzled out quickly enough so that it was not a distraction on Sunday.

Lewis was the second draft pick in Ravens’ history, following Jonathan Ogden in 1996. Ogden, who was elected into the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday, waved to his former teammate during the pregame coin flip Sunday.

Perhaps one day, Ogden will extend the same greeting to Lewis in Canton, Ohio.

RAVENS: The elder Harbaugh wins first Super Bowl To get to the Super Bowl, Flacco already led the Ravens past Denver’s Peyton Manning and New England’s Tom Brady for two of his league-record six career post-season road victories by a quarterback.

San Francisco turned over the ball twice in about a 5-minute span of the second quarter: Rookie running back LaMichael James fumbled — leading to a Ravens TD — and safety Ed Reed tied an NFL record with his ninth career post-season interception by picking off Kaepernick.

The Niners had never thrown an interception in their previous five Super Bowls.

There was some testiness on the field right from the get-go, and after Reed stole the ball, a group of players from both teams engaged in a scrum and penalties were called. Both coaching brothers wound up on the field, too, trying to break up the skirmish.

Instead of adding more points after Reed’s pick, Baltimore eventually gave the ball back after trying a fake field goal but failing to get a first down.

Didn’t matter a bit. San Francisco

had to punt, and Flacco hit Jones on a 56-yard TD pass with under 2 minutes left in the first half.

Jones beat cornerback Chris Culliver — the player who apologized for anti-gay comments during the week — and tumbled onto his back, then got up and cut across the field to reach the end zone. It was Flacco’s 70-yard toss to Jones with 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter that allowed the Ravens to tie the Broncos in the second round of the playoffs, before winning in the second overtime period.

Earlier Sunday, Flacco connected with Anquan Boldin from 13 yards out less than 4 ½ minutes into the game on Baltimore’s first possession, then found tight end Dennis Pitta for a 1-yard score midway through the second quarter after James’ error.

James fumbled at Baltimore’s 25-yard line while straining to gain extra yards. Linebacker Courtney Upshaw punched the ball loose, and defensive lineman Arthur Jones recovered it, and the Ravens headed the other way.

The 49ers also began the game with an illegal formation penalty on the very first play, then needed to punt.

A good return by Jones set up the Ravens near midfield, and they promptly drove 51 yards in six plays.

Another 49ers penalty on third down at the 18 came right before Flacco’s nice scoring pass over the middle to Boldin with less than 4 ½ minutes gone in the game.

About 45 minutes before the opening kickoff, Lewis gathered his teammates in the end zone painted the Ravens’ purple team colour. As they encircled him, Lewis — large triangles of eye black covering his entire cheeks — delivered his usual rousing pregame speech, and other players whooped it up, too.

Not long after, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis — who, like Lewis, wears No. 52 — delivered his own fiery words, surrounded by the rest of his team near the red, white and blue NFL shield logo at midfield.

Before the game began, with 100 million or so Americans expected to tune in on TV, a chorus of 26 children from Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. — where 20 students and six adults were killed in a shooting rampage in December — sang “America the Beautiful,” accompanied by “American Idol” alum Jennifer Hudson. Grammy winner Alicia Keys performed the national anthem.

Kings black Clippers in straight sets

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 3 Clippers 0 RDC Kings volleyball head coach Aaron Schulha warned his team that the Briercrest Bible College Clippers would be a lot different team than the one they saw Friday, especially coming out of the gate.

He was dead on as the Clippers, who lost 3-0 to RDC Friday, did everything right and stormed into a 9-4 lead.

“We expected them to come out strong as they had something to prove, although we didn’t expect to be down 9-4,” said Schulha. “But the main thing was to weather the storm, and we did just that.”

Once the Clippers settled down and lost a bit of their adrenalin, the Kings slowly got back into the set.

In the end it was the final 10 points of the first set that determined the match.

The Kings refused to lose and finally pulled out a 34-32 victory in the set, then rolled over the Clippers 25-16, 25-15 to run their record to 171 and wrap up top spot in the Alberta Colleges Men’s Volleyball League.

The Clippers came into the weekend with a 14-2 record .

RDC has two matches remaining against the Olds College Broncos — Friday at Olds and Saturday at RDC — but even if the Kings lose both, the worst they can do is tie SAIT and they hold the edge over them.

Schulha agreed the final portion of the first set changed the match.

“It was huge in that it demoralized them a bit and gave us some momentum,” he said.

The Kings serve receive proved to be a major factor as they simply didn’t give the Clippers any easy points.

“We had a few passes that weren’t right on, but we didn’t let it hit the floor or over pass that gave them anything,” said Schulha.

Chris Jones was the RDC player of the match with 13 kills and seven digs and although he didn’t finish with any aces, his serve consistently kept the Clippers off balance.

Tim Finnigan also had a solid game with 14 kills, two stuff blocks and three digs while Braden O’Toole had eight kills, 11 digs and two blocks.

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Kings’ Chris Osborn reaches for ball against Briercrest Clippers.

Chris Osborn had six kills, two aces, two digs and two blocks while libero Pat McIntyre had nine digs. Kyle Pankratz had 14 kills for BBC. Despite the fact first place is under wraps, Schulha isn’t about to take Olds easy.

“After last weekend (a split at Medicine Hat) it was important to keep improving this weekend and next,” he said. “I was proud of the guys this weekend, and we can enjoy it for a couple of hours then look forward to Olds.”

Queens 3 Clippers 2 Once again the Queens struggled over the first three sets before pulling out a 23-25, 29-27, 19-25, 25-13, 15-9 victory. It was the second straight day against the Clippers that RDC trailed 2-1 before winning 3-2.

“I thought tonight we did a better job of serving and passing and our defence started to get there,” said Queens head coach Talbot Walton, who felt the players started to understand the Clippers offence as the match wore on.

“Briercrest does some things we don’t see very often and for us it was a matter of learning to tell ourselves to stay in certain spots and expect certain things to happen,” he said. “In normal situations we’d react to our right, but with them we needed to react to our left.

“We kept telling the girls to be disciplined and know what to expect. You could see them wanting to do it, but re-

acting normally and the ball would land to their left. In a lot of situations it was our fault they scored, but we finally made the adjustments and were getting into the right spots. In the fourth set we started digging the ball and a lot of times digging it while standing and it made us look dynamic physically.”

The fourth set was all RDC as it was the Clippers who looked like they didn’t know how to handle the Queens.

“The fourth set we played like we have been playing and started worrying less about them and doing more of what we’re comfortable with,” said Walton.

Sidney Ponto had 12 kills, six digs and three aces for RDC while Amber Adolf came off the bench to finish with 11 kills, 12 digs and a block.

Brooke Sutter had six kills and 13 digs while Karissa Kuhr had five kills, three aces and 10 digs and player of the match Shelby Bramall had six kills, three aces and two blocks. Libero Maddi Quinn had 23 digs and Sorensen had five kills, three digs and three blocks. Elly Wendel had 13 kills for BBC. The Queens, 16-2, can wrap up top spot in the league by sweeping Olds, who won twice against the University of Alberta, Augustana of Camrose. They won 25-10, 2519, 25-14 on Friday and 18-25, 25-16. 25-17, 25-18 on Saturday. The Olds men lost 3-1 both days. drode@reddeeradvocate. com

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Chicago Blackhawks’ Andrew Shaw, right, swats the puck past Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday.

Flames extinguished in shootout loss to Blackhawks

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

NHL

Chicago 3 Calgary 2 SO CALGARY — Patrick Kane scored once in regulation then had the shootout winner Saturday night as the Chicago Blackhawks, backed by 45 saves from Ray Emery, won 3-2 over the Calgary Flames in a wild game.

Scoreless after two periods, Calgary outshot Chicago 24-6 in the third period and looked like they were going to hand the Blackhawks their first regulation defeat when Jay Bouwmeester scored with 35 seconds remaining to put the Flames ahead 2-1.

However, Chicago pulled Emery for an extra skater and, in a furious scramble around the Flames net in the final seconds, Marian Hossa pounced on the puck and fired it over a fallen Miikka Kiprusoff with 2.3 seconds left.

After overtime solved nothing, it went to a shootout and Kane’s goal on a backhand deke — after misses from Calgary’s Alex Tanguay and Jiri Hudler — put the game in the hands of Emery, who denied rookie Roman Cervenka to win it for the Blackhawks in thrilling fashion.

The Blackhawks (7-0-2) have gone to a shootout in each of their first three games of a season-high six-game road trip, but Saturday night was the first time they ended up on top.

Dennis Wideman and Jay Bouwmeester scored for Calgary (1-3-2). The Flames now depart on a three-game road trip beginning Tuesday in Detroit.

Desperate for a victory, Calgary turned in its best period of the season in the third period outshooting Chicago 24-6. Curtis Glencross was right in the middle of the Flames’ offence, with five shots in the final period as well as several other great chances that didn’t result in shots.

First, in the opening minutes of the third, he rang a shot off the goal post on a breakaway. Later in the period, a Lee Stempniak rebound popped out to him at the side of the net and Glencross, staring down an empty net, shovelled the puck off the side of the net.

Then on the other side of the net, he was stopped three times in a row as he couldn’t get the puck over Emery’s outstretched pad.

Chicago finally opened the scoring at 4:08. Patrick Sharp wheeled out of the corner and put a shot off the goal post behind Kiprusoff, but the rebound kicked into the slot where it was fired in by Kane who just squeezed it under

the Flames goaltender as he sprawled across.

Calgary tied it on Wideman’s powerplay goal at 13:23.

Chicago entered the night as one of only three teams without a regulation loss. New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks were the other two.

Trying to kick start the team after a 6-3 loss to Colorado on Thursday night, Flames coach Bob Hartley tinkered with his top two lines, moving Mike Cammalleri onto the top unit with Jarome Iginla and Tanguay and dropping Glencross onto the line with Mikael Backlund and Stempniak.

Cammalleri and Iginla both entered the night without a goal but, while Iginla had 22 shots, Cammalleri had just five. The move had an impact as Cammalleri had one of his better periods of the season in the first period, ringing a shot off the goal post in the early going.

Kiprusoff made his sixth straight start after the 36-year-old Finn gave up an uncharacteristic 19 goals in his first five, which left him with a gaudy 3.76 goals-against average and .854 save percentage.

Meanwhile, Emery got his second start for Chicago after giving up four goals on 25 shots in his first outing.

Each team had breakaways in the second period and with the right guy with the puck on his stick but neither Iginla or Hossa could take advantage.

Hossa’s chance came in the second minute of the period when his slapshot was partially stopped by Kiprusoff who was backed up by Wideman, who was on the goal-line to tuck the puck back under the Flames goaltender as it trickled towards the goal.

Later in the second, Hossa was the culprit of getting too fancy with the puck in the neutral zone and losing it to Bouwmeester, whose pass sent Iginla in alone only to be denied by Emery.

Notes: Tanguay had his 500th career assist. ... Dating back to last season, Iginla has gone nine games without a goal and has just one in his last 17 games ... Chicago C Dave Bolland (lower body) did not play after getting hurt Friday in Vancouver. ... Calgary D Cory Sarich was a healthy scratch for the first time. ... The game’s only fight featured Tim Jackman and Brandon Bollig in the first period. It was significant in that the Flames entered the night as the only NHL team without a fight.

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 9 6 3 0 12 New Jersey 8 4 1 3 11 N.Y. Islanders 8 4 3 1 9 N.Y. Rangers 8 4 4 0 8 Philadelphia 9 3 6 0 6

GF 30 20 27 19 21

GA 22 19 26 22 26

GP 8 8 9 8 9

Northeast Division W L OT Pts 6 1 1 13 6 2 0 12 5 3 1 11 4 4 0 8 3 5 1 7

GF 24 26 25 21 27

GA 19 17 16 23 33

GP Tampa Bay 8 Winnipeg 8 Carolina 7 Florida 8 Washington 9

Southeast Division W L OT Pts 6 2 0 12 3 4 1 7 3 4 0 6 3 5 0 6 2 6 1 5

GF 39 24 18 20 21

GA 21 32 23 30 33

Boston Montreal Ottawa Toronto Buffalo

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Chicago 9 7 0 2 16 St. Louis 8 6 2 0 12 Detroit 8 4 3 1 9 Nashville 8 3 2 3 9 Columbus 9 3 5 1 7

GF 28 31 22 14 18

GA 20 19 24 20 28

Vancouver Edmonton Minnesota Colorado Calgary

GP 8 8 8 8 6

Northwest Division W L OT Pts 4 2 2 10 4 3 1 9 4 3 1 9 4 4 0 8 1 3 2 4

GF 21 20 20 19 16

GA 20 21 22 20 24

San Jose Anaheim Phoenix Dallas Los Angeles

GP 8 7 9 9 7

Pacific Division W L OT Pts 7 0 1 15 5 1 1 11 3 4 2 8 3 5 1 7 2 3 2 6

GF 30 27 27 17 16

GA 14 22 26 23 23

Saturday’s Games Chicago 3, Calgary 2, SO Nashville 2, San Jose 1, SO Pittsburgh 5, New Jersey 1 Montreal 6, Buffalo 1 Colorado 3, Edmonton 1 Boston 1, Toronto 0 Philadelphia 5, Carolina 3 N.Y. Rangers 3, Tampa Bay 2 Columbus 4, Detroit 2 Phoenix 2, Dallas 0 Anaheim 7, Los Angeles 4 Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh 6, Washington 3 Montreal 2, Ottawa 1 Florida 4, Buffalo 3 New Jersey 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 Today’s Games Carolina at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 5 p.m.

Los Angeles at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.

Calgary at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Florida at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Chicago at San Jose, 18:30 p.m.

SUIMMARIES SATURDAY Blackhawks 3, Flames 2 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Bollig Chi, Jackman Cal (fighting) 3:24, Cammalleri Cal (tripping) 13:36, Oduya Chi (tripping) 18:40.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalty — Chicago bench (face-off violation; served by Frolik) 17:07.

Third Period 1. Chicago, Kane 4 (Sharp, Shaw) 4:08 2. Calgary, Wideman 1 (Tanguay, Iginla) 13:23 (pp) 3. Calgary, Bouwmeester 2 (Hudler, Stajan) 19:25 4. Chicago, Hossa 6 (Oduya, Kane) 19:57 Penalties — Keith Chi (delay of game) 11:40, Hjalmarsson Chi (tripping) 16:18.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalty — Saad Chi (slashing) 2:12.

Shootout Chicago wins 1-0 Calgary (0) — Tanguay, miss; Hudler, miss; Cervenka, miss. Chicago (1) — Toews, miss; Kane, goal.

Shots on goal by Chicago 6 6 6 1 — 19 Calgary 10 10 24 3 — 47 Goal — Chicago: Emery (W,1-0-0); Calgary: Kiprusoff (L,1-3-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Chicago: 0-1; Calgary: 1-5.

Avalanche 3, Oilers 1 First Period 1. Edmonton, Yakupov 5 (Hemsky, Gagner) 0:58 Penalties — Fistric Edm (interference) 6:32, Bordeleau Col (goaltender interference) 9:42, Hartikainen Edm (tripping) 15:23.

Second Period 2. Colorado, Parenteau 6 (McGinn, Wilson) 12:07 3. Colorado, McGinn 1 (Duchene) 15:36 Penalties — Belanger Edm (holding) 8:34, Lander Edm (tripping) 10:04, Gulik Col (hooking) 13:26.

Third Period 4. Colorado, Stastny 3 (Mitchell, Duchene) 18:50 (en) Penalties — Smid Edm (holding) 7:27, J.Schultz Edm (holding) 13:09, Stastny Col (face-off violation) 16:40.

Edmonton 7 11 8 — 26 Colorado 13 13 14 — 40 Goal — Edmonton: Dubnyk (L,4-3-1); Colorado: Varlamov (W,3-4-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Edmonton: 0-3; Colorado: 0-6.

SUNDAY

Devils 3, Islanders 0 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Cizikas NYI (interference) 1:59, Greene NJ (tripping) 3:29, Zubrus NJ (double highsticking) 5:55, Moulson NYI (tripping) 6:38, Zajac NJ (interference) 13:01.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Barch NJ (instigating, fighting), Carkner NYI (fighting) 2:46, Larsson NJ (interference) 8:18, Volchenkov NJ (hooking) 16:41.

Third Period 1. New Jersey, Bernier 2 (Henrique, Greene) 16:06 (pp) 2. New Jersey, Bernier 3 (Carter, Gionta) 17:16 3. New Jersey, Clarkson 5 (Greene) 19:38 (en) Penalties — MacDonald NYI (holding stick) 7:32, Henrique NJ, Hamonic NYI (roughing) 9:36, Strait NYI (charging) 14:17.

New Jersey 7 7 13 — 27 N.Y. Islanders 10 7 5 — 22 Goal — New Jersey: Hedberg (W,1-0-1); N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (L,4-2-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — New Jersey: 1-3; N.Y. Islanders: 0-7.

Panthers 4, Sabres 3 First Period 1. Buffalo, Vanek 8 (Pominville, Hodgson) 2:46 2. Florida, Matthias 1 (Smithson) 8:36 3. Buffalo, Hodgson 5 (Vanek) 13:41 Penalties — Strachan Fla, McCormick Buf (fighting) 8:44.

Second Period 4. Buffalo, Sulzer 2 (Vanek, Hodgson) 3:49 5. Florida, Parros 1 (Weiss) 10:21 6. Florida, Mueller 4 (Shore, Kopecky) 19:06 Penalties — Parros Fla, Scott Buf (fighting) 3:25, Kulikov Fla (tripping) 6:40.

Third Period 7. Florida, Campbell 4 (Kopecky, Huberdeau) 9:27 (pp) Penalties — Ehrhoff Buf (hooking) 7:51, Foligno Buf (slashing) 17:20, Ehrhoff Buf (hooking) 20:00.

Florida 11 9 13 — 33 Buffalo 10 6 4 — 20 Goal — Florida: Theodore (W,3-4-0); Buffalo: Miller (L,3-4-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Florida: 1-2; Buffalo: 0-1.

Canadiens 2, Senators 1 First Period 1. Ottawa, Silfverberg 1 (Wiercioch, Turris) 1:38 (pp) 2. Montreal, Desharnais 3 (Pacioretty) 2:13 3. Montreal, Cole 2 (Bouillon, Subban) 11:29 Penalties — Plekanec Mtl (goaltender interference) 0:24, Alfredsson Ott (tripping) 9:26, Turris Ott (interference) 11:51.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Gorges Mtl (boarding) 4:37, Karlsson Ott (high-sticking) 15:50, Eller Mtl (roughing) 15:06, Condra Ott (tripping), Bouillon Mtl (embellishment) 17:38, Turris Ott (hooing) 18:18.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalty — Silfverberg Ott (goalie interference) 1:26.

Ottawa 6 16 10 — 32 Montreal 11 13 7 — 31 Goal — Ottawa: Anderson (L,5-2-1); Montreal: Price (W,6-1-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Ottawa: 1-3; Montreal: 0-5.

Penguins 6, Capitals 3 First Period 1. Pittsburgh, Martin 2 (Crosby) 3:37 2. Washington, Green 2 (Wolski, Ribeiro) 5:05 3. Pittsburgh, Cooke 1 (Engelland, Bortuzzo) 8:20 Penalties — None.

Second Period 4. Washington, Carlson 1 (Backstrom) 4:03 5. Pittsburgh, Letang 3 (Sutter, Cooke) 6:56 6. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 3 (Crosby, Malkin) 7:33 7. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 4 (Malkin, Neal) 13:59 (pp) Penalties — Boychuk Pgh (boarding) 4:15, Despres Pgh (high-sticking) 11:39, Wolski Wash (tripping) 13:10.

Third Period 8. Washington, Ribeiro 2 (Brouwer, Ovechkin) 3:33 (pp) 9. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 5 (Crosby, Letang) 19:52 (pp) Penalties — Despres Pgh (delay of game) 2:08, Bortuzzo Pgh (high-sticking) 13:48, Ovechkin Wash (roughing), Carlson Wash (holding) 18:28.

Pittsburgh 9 9 8 — 26 Washington 9 4 11 — 24 Goal — Pittsburgh: Vokoun (W,3-1-0); Washington: Holtby (L,1-3-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Pittsburgh: 2-3; Washington: 1-4.

WHL All Times Local EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Prince Albert 52 30 18 1 3 176 Saskatoon 51 27 21 0 3 178 Swift Current 53 25 23 3 2 156 Moose Jaw 53 18 26 3 6 137 Regina 53 19 28 3 3 136 Brandon 54 19 31 2 2 146 Central Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Edmonton 54 38 11 2 3 202 Calgary 53 33 16 1 3 183 Red Deer 54 27 21 4 2 150 Lethbridge 55 24 23 1 7 172 Medicine Hat 54 25 26 2 1 184 Kootenay 53 24 27 2 0 139 WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Kelowna 54 40 10 3 1 244 Kamloops 55 35 15 2 3 198 Victoria 51 28 19 1 3 166 Prince George 53 16 30 2 5 132 Vancouver 53 13 40 0 0 142 U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Portland 53 43 7 1 2 242 Tri-City 53 31 19 1 2 174 Spokane 51 30 19 2 0 193 Everett 54 21 28 1 4 132 Seattle 54 19 31 3 1 157

GA 162 159 151 185 190 217

Pt 64 57 55 45 44 42

GA 111 145 159 182 190 169

Pt 81 70 60 56 53 50

Tri-City 4 Seattle 3 Victoria 2 Prince George 1 (SO) Tuesday’s games Edmonton at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Lethbridge at Regina, 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

SUMMARIES Saturday Wheat Kings 5, Pats 2 First Period 1. Brandon, Hawryluk 14 (Pulock, McGauley) 7:34 (pp) 2. Brandon, Kalus 3 (Pulock) 14:26 3. Regina, Christoffer 5 (Rodewald) 18:05 Penalty — Burroughs Reg (high-sticking) 6:15.

Second Period 4. Brandon, Roy 10 (Quenneville, Pulock) 4:21 5. Brandon, Quenneville 7 (Robinson, Pulock) 18:35 (pp) Penalties — Rodewald Reg (tripping) 2:19, Stephenson Reg (roughing), Stevenson Reg (fighting), Buonassisi Bdn (roughing), Yaworski Bdn (checking to the head major, fighting, game misconduct) 5:39, Williams Reg (tripping) 12:33, Hunter Bdn (holding) 14:21, D’Amico Reg (holding) 16:46, Hand Reg, Lisoway Bdn (fighting) 19:11, McCoy Reg, Buonassisi Bdn (fighting) 19:37.

Third Period 6. Regina, Brooks 3 (Williams, Stephenson) 5:59 (pp) 7. Brandon, Hawryluk 15 (Pulock, Palmer) 17:22 (en) Penalty — Meilleur Bdn (checking to the head) 4:19.

Shots on goal by Regina 11 10 12 — 33 Brandon 8 15 8 — 31 Goal — Regina: Hewitt (L,12-21-5); Brandon: Honey (W,8-10-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Regina: 1 / 3; Brandon: 2 / 4.

Raiders 2, Hitmen 0 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Lang Cal (tripping) 8:25, Sylvester Cal, Morrissey PA (roughing) 9:37, Padakin Cal (cross-checking), Braid PA (unsportsmanlike cnd.)

18:21.

Second Period 1. Prince Albert, Danyluk 7 (Vandane) 11:32 (sh) Penalties — Morrissey PA (cross-checking) 1:18, Zgraggen Cal, Vanstone PA (roughing) 5:26, Clayton Cal (inter. on goaltender) 8:56, Conroy PA (inter. on goaltender) 9:58, Thrower Cal, Vanstone PA (fighting) 14:26, Hart PA (slashing) 15:21, Brassart Cal (slashing) 16:12, Rissling Cal, Winther PA (roughing) 18:41.

Third Period 2. Prince Albert, Braid 8 (Busenius, Conroy) 2:38 Penalties — Rissling Cal (roughing) 5:14, Macek Cal (high-sticking) 7:18, Morrissey PA (slashing) 7:35, Rissling Cal (charging) 13:23.

Calgary 16 9 15 — 40 Prince Albert 9 13 8 — 30 Goal — Calgary: Driedger (L,25-12-3); Prince Albert: Siemens (W,28-14-4).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Calgary: 0 / 4; Prince Albert: 0 / 6.

Blades 4, Broncos 1 First Period 1. Saskatoon, Ferland 4 (Dietz, Walker) 9:06 2. Swift Current, Nedomlel 4 (Gordon, Scarlett) 14:24 (pp) Penalties — Walker Sktn (delay of game) 13:26.

Second Period 3. Saskatoon, Ferland 5 (Stransky, Siemens) 6:01 Penalties — Black SC (hooking), McColgan Sktn (elbowing) 0:48, Dietz Sktn (slashing) 3:26, Nogier Sktn (tripping) 6:34, Sutter Sktn (checking from behind) 7:11, Merkley SC (hooking) 17:56.

Third Period 4. Saskatoon, Stransky 26 (Dietz, Ferland) 4:59 (pp) 5. Saskatoon, Ferland 6 (Walker) 19:44 (en) Penalties — LeSann SC (high-sticking) 1:17, Lowry SC (holding) 3:19, Nicholls Sktn (tripping) 15:47.

Swift Current 11 9 8 — 28 Saskatoon 13 11 18 — 42 Goal — Swift Current: Laurikainen (L,19-17-4); Saskatoon: Makarov (W,21-16-3).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Swift Current: 1 / 5; Saskatoon: 1 / 3.

Referees — Patrick Gagnon, Chad Williams. Li Ice 3, Hurricanes 0 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Prochazka Ktn (too many men) 3:14, Leach Ktn (delay of game) 10:12, Vetterl Ktn (hooking) 13:26, Erkamps Leth (tripping) 19:29.

Second Period 1. Kootenay, Cable 7 (Reinhart) 7:00 (sh) 2. Kootenay, Leach 5 (Philp, Descheneau) 11:36 (pp) Penalties — Muth Ktn (tripping) 6:34, Derko Leth, Dirk Ktn (fighting) 9:47, Hood Leth (holding) 10:37.

Third Period 3. Kootenay, Montgomery 22 (Dirk, Descheneau) 18:41 (pp-en) Penalties — Descheneau Ktn (holding) 7:32, Muth Ktn (delay of game) 14:06, Wong Leth (too many men) 18:12, Derko Leth (slashing) 20:00.

Lethbridge 5 8 10 — 23 Kootenay 11 9 9 — 29 Goal — Lethbridge: Rimmer (L,21-20-8); Kootenay: Skapski (W,23-18-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Lethbridge: 0 / 6; Kootenay: 2 / 3.

Referees — Fraser Lawrence, Kevin Webinger.

Linesmen — Darren Holeha, Matthew Sanders.

Attendance — 4,006 at Medicine Hat, Alta.

Royals 2, Cougars 1 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Jacobs PG (holding) 11:31, Carroll Vic, Pochiro PG (roughing) 16:19, Fushimi Vic (tripping) 18:18, Traber Vic, Jacobs PG (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 19:11.

Second Period 1. Victoria, Gogolev 19 (Fransoo) 5:41 Penalties — Hodges Vic (holding) 2:51, Walker Vic, Mykitiuk PG (fighting) 8:29.

Third Period 2. Prince George, Ehrhardt 5 (Pochiro) 18:26 Penalties — Fontaine PG (hooking) 1:03, Deacon Vic (tripping) 3:24, Walker Vic (hooking) 6:41.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout Victoria wins 1-0 Victoria (1) — Hodges, miss; Magee, miss; Crooks, miss; Gogolev, goal. Prince George (0) — Pochiro, miss; Bourke, miss; Jacobs, miss; Belter, miss.

Prince George 9 14 13 3 — 39 Victoria 10 9 5 4 — 28 Goal — Victoria: Polivka (W,24-11-3); Prince George: Engel (SOL,7-17-6).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Victoria: 0 / 2; Prince George: 0 / 4.

Winterhawks 4, Chiefs 0 First Period 1. Portland, Leier 20 (Vorobev, Bjorkstrand) 14:22 2. Portland, Leipsic 35 (Rutkowski, Jones) 19:43 (pp) Penalties — McIntosh Spo (charging) 1:44, Smith Spo, Mahon Por (fighting) 16:01, Aviani Spo (high sticking, unsportsmanlike cnd.) 16:45.

Second Period 3. Portland, Leipsic 36 (Jones) 1:05.

Penalties — Proft Spo (embellishment) 9:45, Walchuk Spo (cross-checking) 13:24, Gow Spo (slashing) 18:11.

Third Period 4. Portland, Bjorkstrand 22 (Leier Rutkowski) 15:47 Penalties — Petan Por (slashing) 8:57, Leipsic Por (roughing) 17:35.

Spokane 1 12 13 — 26 Portland 21 17 9 — 47 Goal — Spokane: Williams (L,24-14-2); Portland: Carruth (W,23-3-2) Power Plays (goals-chances) —Spokane: 0-2; Portland: 1-6 Blazers 3, Silvertips 2 (SO) First Period 1. Kamloops, Smith 36 (Bozon, Cross) 3:31 2. Everett, Oslanski 11 (Harrison, Petryk) 6:38 3. Kamloops, Lipon 27 (Ranford) 19:25 Penalties — Thomson Kam (tripping) 12:38, Hrbas Kam (delay of game) 13:29, Oslanski Evt (holding) 14:41, Bozon Kam (unsportsmanlike cnd.), Hansen Kam (roughing), Harrison Evt (roughing) 20:00.

Second Period 4. Everett, Oslanski 12 (Hayer, Leedahl) 11:54 (pp) Penalties — Smith Kam (roughing) 11:03, Lipon Kam, Aasman Evt (fighting) 17:10, Grist Kam (cross-checking) 18:29.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Mappin Evt (double high-sticking) 0:21, Low Evt (tripping) 9:42, Kornelsen Kam (tripping) 16:27.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout Kamloops wins 1-0 Kamloops (1) — Bozon, miss; Smith, miss; Ranford, miss; Lipon, goal. Everett (0) — Mappin, miss; Hayer, miss; Oslanski, miss; Harrison, miss.

Kamloops 5 6 17 4 — 32 Vancouver 11 11 3 5 — 30 Goal — Kamloops: Cheveldave (W,25-12-2); Everett: Cotton (SOL,9-11-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Kamloops: 0 / 4; Everett: 1 / 6.

Rockets 5, Giants 0 First Period 1. Kelowna, Bell 30 (Severson Sissons) 4:50 2. Kelowna, McKinlay 19 (Sissons) 9:59 (sh) 3. Kelowna, Olsen 27 (Bell Franko) 17:05 (pp) Penalties —Atwal Vcr, Goulbourne Kel (fighting) 4:17, Franko Kel (too many men) 9:14, Popoff Vcr (hooking) 15:23.

Secon Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Sward Vcr (slashing) 20:00.

Third Period 4. Kelowna, Bell 31 (McKinlay Sissons) 7:48 5. Kelowna, Johnston 4 11:29 (sh) Penalties —Bell Kel (interference unsportsmanlike cnd.) 0:32, Geertsen Vcr (checking from behind checking from behind) 1:15, Sissons Kel (tripping) 10:26, Sward Vcr (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 17:23, Geertsen Vcr (delay of game) 17:43.

Vancouver 9 7 6 — 22 Kelowna 8 7 10 — 25 Goal — Vancouver: Lee (L,7-17-0); Kelowna: Cooke (W,29-8-3).

Power Plays (goals-chances) — Vancouver: 0-4; Kelowna: 1-4

Sunday-Monday No Games Scheduled.

Saturday’s results Brandon 5 Regina 2 Edmonton 6 Medicine Hat 0 Kootenay 3 Lethbridge 0 Prince Albert 2 Calgary 0 Saskatoon 4 Swift Current 1 Kamloops 3 Everett 2 (SO) Kelowna 5 Vancouver 0 Portland 4 Spokane 0

Oil Kings 6, Tigers 0 First Period 1. Edmonton, Sautner 2 (Gernat, Legault) 19:00 Penalties — Bredo MH (tripping) 10:33, Ewanyk Edm (slashing) 12:46, Lowe Edm (cross-checking), 13:06, Valk MH (slashing), Samuelsson Edm (roughing) 14:26, Moroz Edm (roughing) 19,00.

Second Period 2. Edmonton, Lazar 27, 2:07 3. Edmonton, Samuelsson 27 (St. Croix, Gernat) 9:05 (pp) 4. Edmonton, St. Croix 26 (Foster) 16:07 Penalties — Reinhart Edm (tripping) 4:49, Valk MH (holding) 7:49, Moroz Edm (hooking) 17:26.

Third Period 5. Edmonton, Foster 22 (Wruck, Gernat) 14:17 (pp) 6. Edmonton, Cheek 25 (Musil) 15:04 Penalties — Pearce MH (tripping) 3:36, Samuelsson Edm (roughing), Doty MH (cross-checking) 13:28, Valk MH (tripping) 13:50.

Edmonton 10 16 16 — 42 Medicine Hat 12 6 5 — 23 Goal — Edmonton: Brossoit (W,25-6-5); Medicine Hat: Lanigan (L,17-13-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Edmonton: 2 / 4; Medicine Hat: 0 / 5.

Americans 4, Thunderbirds 3 (OT) First Period 1. Seattle, Sanvido 12 (Swenson) 12:35 Penalties — Guiterrez TC (interference) 5:14, Hickman Sea (goaltender interference) 10:25, Elliot Sea (boarding) 15:52.

Second Period 2. Seattle, Forsberg 5 (Hickman, Sheen) 10:59 3. Tri-City, Bowles 17 (Yuen, Gutierrez) 12:31 Penalties — Walter TC, Wardley Sea (fighting) 6:56, Yuen TC (interference) 13:17.

Third period 4. Tri-City, Stromwall 16 (Dow, Bowles) 9:01 5. Seattle, Swenson 15 (Honey, Kambietz) 14:27 6. Tri-City, Feser 28 (Topping) 18:27 Penalties — Elliot Sea (cross-checking) 1:25, Gutierrez TC (holding opponents stick) 5:16, Hauf Sea (hooking) 17:12, Stromwall TC (hooking) 17:53.

Overtime 7. Tri-City, Feser 29 (Stromwall, Dow) 0:27 Penalties — None.

Shots on goal by Tri-City 6 10 11 1 28 Seattle 11 19 5 0 35 Goal — Tri-City: Lee-Knight (W,10-5-0); Seattle: Glover (L,18-22-4) Power plays (goals- chances) — Tri-City 0-4, Seattle 0-4.

Seattle 24, Washington 14 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 12 Baltimore 38, Denver 35, 2OT San Francisco 45, Green Bay 31 Sunday, Jan. 13 Atlanta 30, Seattle 28

New England 41, Houston 28 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 20 San Francisco 28, Atlanta 24 Baltimore 28, New England 13 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 27

At Honolulu NFC 62, AFC 35 Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3 At New Orleans Baltimore 34, San Francisco 31

GA 131 153 173 189 229

Pt 84 75 60 39 26

GA 115 157 163 190 219

Pt 89 65 62 47 42

Football NFL Playoff Glance Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 5 Houston 19, Cincinnati 13 Green Bay 24, Minnesota 10 Sunday, Jan. 6 Baltimore 24, Indianapolis 9

2013 Canadian Junior Curling Championships At Fort McMurray, Ab. Results and standings from the 2013 Canadian Junior Curling Championships after the fourth draw, from Feb. 2-10 at the Oilsands Curling Rink and CNRL Arena (all times Eastern): MEN Pool A Province (Skip) W L B.C. (Klymchuk) 3 0 Saskatchewan (Scharback) 2 1 Ontario (Squires) 2 1 Alberta (Scoffin) 2 1 Yukon (Young) 1 2 P.E.I. (Smith) 1 2 Nunavut (Kakuktinniq) 0 4 Pool B Province (Skip) New Brunswick (Barry) Manitoba (Dunstone) Nova Scotia (Thompson) Quebec (Asselin) Northern Ont. (Roberts) N.L. (Boland) N.W.T. (Kakuktinniq)

W 3 2 2 1 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 1 2 2 3

WOMEN Pool A Province (Skip) Alberta (Flory) B.C. (Brown) N.L. (Suley) Yukon (Koltun) Saskatchewan (Hanson) New Brunswick (Daigle) Nunavet (Pinksen)

W 2 3 2 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 1 2 2 4

Pool B Province (Skip) Ontario (Sinclair) Manitoba (Birchard) P.E.I. (Smith) Northern Ont. (Keffer) Quebec (Dumais) N.W.T. (McKay-Saturnino) Nova Scotia (Myketyn-Driscoll)

W 3 3 1 1 1 1 0

L 0 0 1 2 2 3 2

ROUND ROBIN Sunday’s results Third Draw MEN Pool A Alberta 8 Saskatchewan 4 P.E.I. 9 Nunavut 5 British Columbia 6 Ontario 5 (extra end) Pool B Northern Ontario 9 Northwest Territories 3 WOMEN Pool A Newfoundland and Labrador 10 Nunavut 3 British Columbia 10 Yukon 7 Alberta 7 Saskatchewan 5 Pool B Ontario 9 Northern Ontario 7 Northwest Territories 8 Nova Scotia 3 Fourth Draw MEN Pool A British Columbia 11 Yukon 7 Alberta 22 Nunavut 2 Pool B Nova Scotia 11 Newfoundland and Labrador 5 Manitoba 10 Northern Ontario 4 New Brunswick 9 Quebec 6 WOMEN Pool A Yukon 6 New Brunswick 5 British Columbia 7 Newfoundland and Labrador 5 Saskatchewan 21 Nunavut 1 Pool B Northern Ontario 13 Northwest Territories 2 P.E.I. 6 Quebec 5 Saturday’s results First Draw MEN Pool A Alberta 6 Ontario 5 Saskatchewan 14 Nunavut 2 Yukon 7 P.E.I. 3 Pool B Nova Scotia 10 Northern Ontario 3 Manitoba 12 Northwest Territories 0 New Brunswick 10 Newfoundland and Labrador 6 WOMEN Pool A British Columbia 7 Saskatchewan 5 Alberta 17 Nunavut 1 Newfoundland and Labrador 7 New Brunswick 5 Pool B Manitoba 9 Northern Ontario 6 Ontario 18 Northwest Territories 1 Second Draw MEN Pool A British Columbia 11 Nunavut 2 Ontario 9 Yukon 5 Saskatchewan 7 P.E.I. 6 Pool B Quebec 7 Northwest Territories 6 New Brunswick 11 Nova Scotia 4 Newfoundland and Labrador 7 Manitoba 4 WOMEN Pool A Yukon 20 Nunavut 0 New Brunswick 7 British Columbia 6 Pool B Quebec 9 Northwest Territories 3 Manitoba 8 P.E.I. 6 Ontario 10 Nova Scotia 2 Today’s games Fifth Draw, 11 a.m.

MEN Pool B Northern Ontario vs. New Brunswick; Manitoba vs. Quebec.

WOMEN Pool B Ontario vs. Manitoba; Northern Ontario vs. P.E.I. Sixth Draw, 4 p.m.

MEN Pool A Saskatchewan vs. British Columbia; Ontario vs.

P.E.I.; Nunavut vs. Yukon.

Pool B Northwest Territories vs. New Brunswick; Manitoba vs. Nova Scotia; Newfoundland and Labrador vs. Quebec.

WOMEN Pool A Saskatchewan vs. Newfoundland and Labrador; Alberta vs. Yukon; Nunavut vs. New Brunswick.

Pool B Nova Scotia vs. Quebec.

Sixth Draw, 9 p.m.

MEN Pool A P.E.I. vs. British Columbia; Saskatchewan vs.

Ontario; Alberta vs. Yukon.

Pool B Northern Ontario vs. Newfoundland and Labrador.

WOMEN Pool A Newfoundland and Labrador vs. Yukon; Alberta vs. British Columbia; Saskatchewan vs. New Brunswick.

Pool B Ontario vs. Quebec; Northern Ontario vs. Nova Scotia; Nunavut vs. P.E.I.

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RDC teams lose close games in Saskatchewan

COLE FARWELL

STRIKING GOLD Cole Farwell of the Red Deer Boxing Club won both of his bouts and struck gold in the youth 138-pound division of the recent Silver Gloves competition at Lethbridge. Farwell was also named best youth competitor in the tournament and will box in the provincial championship in Calgary in May. Farwell, who sports an overall record of 7-1, was also named top boxer in a sub-novice tournament in October.

THIS WEEK Wednesday ● Curling: Red Deer Farmers/Farmerettes Bonspiel, Red Deer Curling Centre. ● JV basketball: Notre Dame at Hunting Hills, Stettler at Rocky Mountain House, Ponoka at Wetaskiwin, Lacombe at Camrose; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● AJHL: Grande Prairie at Olds, 7:30 p.m.

Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Ponoka, 7:45 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Prince George, 8 p.m.

(The Drive).

Thursday ● Curling: Red Deer Farmers/Farmerettes Bonspiel, Red Deer Curling Centre. ● Senior high basketball: Camrose at Sylvan Lake, Lacombe at Ponoka; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow.

College women’s hockey: NAIT at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena. ● Peewee AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Lacombe, 7:15 p.m.

Friday ● Curling: Red Deer Farmers/Farmerettes Bonspiel, Red Deer Curling Centre. ● Curling: Southern Alberta juvenile playdowns, Innisfail Curling Club. ● Senior high basketball: Lindsay Thurber girls/boys tournament. ● College basketball: Olds at RDC; women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● College volleyball: RDC at Olds; women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● AJHL: Canmore at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer Northstar, 7:45 p.m., Arena. ● Midget AA hockey: Taber at Red Deer Elks, 8 p.m., Kin City A. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Airdrie at Sylvan Lake, 8 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Seattle, 8:35 p.m. (The Drive).

Saturday ● Curling: Red Deer

Farmers/Farmerettes Bonspiel, Red Deer Curling Centre. ● Curling: Southern Alberta juvenile playdowns, Innisfail Curling Club. ● Senior high basketball: Lindsay Thurber girls/boys tournament.

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

BASKETBALL

Clippers 96 Kings 95 (OT) CARONPORT, Sask. — It was a game the RDC Kings looked to have wrapped up.

They had control of the ball with eight seconds remaining and with a two-point lead. But instead of making sure to control the ball they threw it out of bounds and the Briercrest Bible College Clippers made them pay, nailing a three-point shot with 0.3 seconds remaining in overtime to record the 96-95 victory.

The win wrapped up top spot in the Alberta Colleges Men’s Basketball League for the Clippers who are ranked No. 1 in Canada.

The Kings, who were ranked third, are now two points back of the Clippers. They can secure second place by sweeping Olds College Friday at RDC and Saturday in Olds.

Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger wasn’t pleased with the loss, especially the way they lost.

“We had a good chance to control the ball, but gave it away, then they make a tough three,” he said. “But it seems all season any time we lose it makes us a better team. We haven’t had that many real close games, except for both games this weekend and once against SAIT. Maybe we have to be in some close games to understand how to handle it.”

Mari Peoples-Wong wad the RDC player of the game with 21 points while Rob Pierce had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Ashaunti Hogan added 15 points.

Clippers 52 Queens 50 The Queens saw their five-game winning streak snapped with the 52-50 loss to the

Clippers.

“Disappointing as we played well for the first half and were up 35-31,” said Queens head coach Mike Woollard, who played most of the second half without two of his top players.

Six-foot-two Desirae Paterson missed the game with a lower body injury and then they lost Amrei Bondzio early in the third quarter with an “upper body” injury. As well starting point guard Melissa Woolley fouled out.

“I was happy how tough the girls played, but it was still disappointing,” said Woollard.

Carly Hoar was the RDC player of the game with 12 points, six rebounds and two steals while Sarah Williamson continued her strong play with 10 points, 11 rebounds and five steals. Woolley had eight points and six steals. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

Lindsay Thurber runs winning streak to 19 games

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Raiders 55 Falcons 47 If there’s one thing for certain it’s that the Lindsay Thurber Raiders junior varsity girls’ basketball team knows how to win.

In fact the Raiders have yet to lose this season, running their winning streak to 19 games with a 55-47 victory over the Foothills Falcons of Okotoks in the final of the annual LTCHS JV tournament Saturday.

“There were times earlier this season when we were down by 23 points at the half and the girls came back to win,” said Raiders head coach Bill Bowd. “They never quit. . . they don’t know what losing is.”

Bowd has 14 players on his roster, 10 of whom played with him in Grade 9 last year.

“That’s a huge difference,” he said.

“They know the system we want to run and when we put them out they know what to do against a zone, or man defence and know that working together makes them a better team. Last year we didn’t win a game prior to Christmas, then after the break we put it together and finished third in the league.

They just carried that over into this season.”

The fact the Raiders have a deep bench makes a difference, says Bowd.

“We use everyone and everyone knows their job and they do it. Because they work as a team it wears the other teams down and when they tire we take it to them.”

Such was the case in the final. The Falcons stayed right with the Raiders until the final two minutes when the Raiders, led by guard Bretton Bowd, took a 10-point lead.

Bowd, who finished with 25 points and was the player of the game, is the team’s leader.

“She was last year and is looked at this year as well,” said Bill Bowd. “Plus we have four Grade 11s on the team and they came in and have fit in nicely.”

Bowd believes in a positive attitude, which only helps in his team’s development.

“I never say a negative word to them.

I tell them what they do well. They know

SPORTS

BRIEFS

Pair of medals for Red Deer native SOCHI, Russia — Red Deer’s Gabrielle Waddell won a pair of medals in a Samsung ISU World Cup short track speed skating event during the weekend.

Waddell captured her first career individual medal with a bronze in the 500-metre race — posting a time of 58.661 seconds — then helped the women’s relay team claim a silver. The Red Deer skater finished third in the 500m event despite a fall and due also to a fall by Dutch skater Jorien Ter Mors.

“It feels pretty surreal right now. I didn’t really dream about my first World Cup medal being that I fall and then by chance that someone else falls,” said Waddell. “I deserved to be in that A final. I worked my way there.

“It’s the 500, it’s short track and anything can happen. I’m really happy. It’s pretty exciting.”

In the women’s relay finals, Canada finished in third place behind gold medallist China and Korea, but the Korean squad was penalized. Canada moved up to take the silver medal and Italy was awarded the bronze.

Drolet, Hewitt, Maltais and St. Gelais skated for Canada in the final. Waddell also earned her first relay medal, as she skated in the quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, Canada’s Charles Hamelin won gold in each of the men’s 500m and 1,000m races.

Generals eliminate Eagles The Bentley Generals erupted for four third-period goals and eliminated the host Innisfail Eagles from the Chinook Hockey League playoffs with a 6-3 win Friday.

The Generals swept the best-of-three semifinal and will face either the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs or the Stony Plain Eagles in the CHL championship series.

The other semifinal is tied 1-1 with the deciding game to be played Wednesday at Fort Saskatchewan.

Dan Shermerhorn gave Innisfail a 2-1 lead with a power-play goal in the first minute of the final frame, but the Generals wiped out the deficit with markers from Scott Doucet (power play), Travis Brigley,

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Camrose Trojan Mikaila W. blocks Lindsay Thurber Raider Molly Rumohr during junior varsity basketball action at Lindsay Thurber on Friday. what they do wrong, which makes for a positive group.”

The Raiders don’t have a lot of height, but they do a good job of crashing the boards.

“They all know they have to go to the boards as we’re not that tall, but they’re good rebounders as they go after the ball and usually hold on to it when they get it.”

The Raiders have now won four tournaments this season — Hunting hills, Ardrossan, Olds and their own. They have the Notre Dame tournament and two league games remaining.

Travis Dunstall and Brett Robertson.

Cody Cartier pulled the Eagles to within two with a short-handed tally at 14:46 and Brett Thurston closed out the scoring for the visitors, connecting on the power play at 16:06.

Matthew Stefanishion also scored for the Generals, who got a 25-save performance from Travis Yonkman. Andrew Buoto notched the other Eagles goal and ToddDaniel Lafontaine stopped 28 shots in a losing cause. ● Fort Saskatchewan downed visiting Stony Plain 5-3 Sunday to square the bestof-three semifinal 1-1. Stony Plain was a 4-3 winner in Saturday’s series opener.

Nordic club earns a dozen medals EDMONTON — The Red Deer Nordic Club captured 12 medals, including seven gold, at the Alberta Cup No. 5 and 6 during the weekend.

Anna Zimmerman, Reyna Zimmerman and Gavin Rittamer were all double gold medalists.

Anna Zimmerman won the U16 girls’ five-kilometre skate race Saturday and the classic Sunday while Reyna Zimmerman, competing in the Track Attack and Jack Rabbits, won the U8 girls’ one-kilometre races Saturday and Sunday, Rittamer won the U14 boys’ 3.75km skate race and the classic.

Bailey Johnson was the other gold medalist, winning the U14 girls’ 3.75km classic Sunday after finishing third in the skate race.

Claire Espey placed second to Anna Zimmerman Sunday and third Saturday.

Devin Chambers was third in the U18 boys’ 10km classic after taking fifth in the 10km skate race.

In other Track Attack and Jack Rabbits competition Saturday, Tyson Oram was second in the U8 boys’ one-kilometre event and Jessa Oram was fourth in the U10 girls’ 1.2km race.

Renegades earn home victory Corbynn Fujimoto netted a pair of goals to lead the Red Deer Renegades to a 3-1 win over the host Edmonton Phoenix Y in under-12 girls soccer action Sunday.

Sydnie Bray scored the winning goal for the Renegades, who had Kadence Roberge in net.

Red Deer fell 2-0 to the visiting Pheonix Y Saturday. Hannah Wirtanen was the losing netminder.

“But we don’t look ahead, we just concentrate on the next game,” said Bowd, whose team has faced a number of teams outside of Central Alberta.

“In Olds we played two Calgary teams, Strathmore and George McDougall (of Airdrie) and also beat Picture Butte, so we’ve played some good teams in the province, just not local teams.”

Kennedy Graham had 14 points for the Raiders in the final. The Raiders were playing without two regulars in Aly Anderson, who was playing hockey for the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs major midget hockey team, and Molly Rumohr, who was away playing club volleyball.

Rumohr is one of two players from Sylvan Lake. Octavia Langen is also from Sylvan while Bretton Bowd, Reagan Douglas and Anderson moved in from River Glen.

Anderson and Langen are in Grade 11 along with Graham and Mel Rawlins. Janalyn Tuazon, Sarah Thomas, Tanis Sudlow, McKenzie Tilstra, Shaelyn Moltzhan, Charlotte Just and Reece McGuire are all in Grade 10 and round out the roster.

Aly Bowd is the assistant coach.

The Raiders reached the final by beating Camrose 60-36 and Sturgeon 78-18.

Bowd had 17 points against Camrose while Anderson had 19 and Langen 16 against Sturgeon.

The Falcons defeated Hunting Hills 65-35 and Notre Dame 72-44 in their pool.

Hunting hills downed Notre Dame 43-40.

Notre Dame took fifth place with a 50-41 win over Sturgeon while Hunting Hills beat Camrose 42-23 to finish third.

On the boys’ side, Notre Dame downed LTCHS 68-56 in the final with Keno Villaluz hitting 13 points and Jake Dahl 11. Lee Wagar had 14 points and Jarrett Zilinski 13 for the Raiders.

The Cougars reached the final by beating Sturgeon 70-42 and Hunting Hills 5348. LTCHS downed Notre Dame II 69-33 and George McDougall 74-56. Hunting Hills took third with a 68-47 win over McDougall.

Foothills beat Notre Dame II 52-37 for fifth place. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

Gold, silver and two bronze for fencing club Red Deer Fencing Club members were dominant in the Jujie Luan Open at Edmonton during the weekend, winning gold in four men’s events and picking up one silver and two bronze medals in the women’s categories.

Nathaniel Johnson struck gold in the open men’s epee, with clubmate Zac Zanussi taking silver, while Zanussi was golden in the junior men’s epee, with Devyn Hurry claiming silver and Thomas Lyver earning bronze.

Lyver went on to capture top honours in the cadet men’s epee, an event in which Hurry was runner-up and Riley Norman took the bronze. Norman won gold in the under-15 men’s epee.

In the women’s events, Karis Langvand earned silver in the open epee and Greer McIvor won two bronze medals — in the junior and cadet competitions.

RDC women and mixed teams qualify for ACAC championship EDMONTON — The RDC women and mixed teams qualified for the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference curling championships.

The women’s team, skipped by Kaitlyn Sherrer, posted a 5-1 record during the Winter Regional meet at the Avonair Curling Club, to finish in the top four after two bonspiels.

They defeated the University of Alberta, Augustana of Camrose, NAIT, Grant MacEwan, Grande Prairie and Olds while losing to Lakeland College of Lloydminster.

“They rebounded well after a disappointing weekend at the Fall Regional,” said RDC head coach Brad Hamilton.

“They got on a roll and just kept going. We thought they had to go 5-1 or 6-0 to make the provincials.”

The mixed team posted a 2-2 record to sneak into the provincials. They downed Olds and Concordia and lost to Lakeland and Augustana.

“The mixed team showed improvement since the Fall Regional, but will have to show even more improvement at the provincials,” said Hamilton.

The men’s team were 2-4 and finished fifth overall and out of the playoffs.

The men’s team defeated Olds and Grande Prairie but lost to Augustana, NAIT, Grant MacEwan and Lakeland.

The ACAC finals go Feb. 22-24 in Olds.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 B5

Canada upsets Spain in Davis Cup

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Milos Raonic turned a year-old disappointment into jubilation Sunday as he helped Canada make Davis Cup tennis history.

Raonic propelled Canada into the second round of the Davis Cup World Group on Sunday as he beat Spain’s Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in straight sets — 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 — at UBC’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.

Raonic triumphed a year after he pulled out of a reverse rubber match against France, played on the same court, because of a minor knee injury.

Frank Dancevic of Niagara Falls, Ont., replaced him and lost the decisive match of the tie.

Raonic came under intense criticism afterward because he played the following weekend at an ATP tournament in San Jose.

“I love to prove people wrong, and many people were saying maybe Davis Cup doesn’t mean a lot to me — and I think I showed that it does,” said Ra-

onic.

“It sucked to hear those kind of things, that kind of doubt, and I guess it was nice to prove people wrong.”

The win marked the first time that Canada has advanced to the second round of the World Group level, which is open to the top 16 countries. Canada is ranked 12th on the Davis Cup table while Spain, which lost the 2012 final to the Czech Republic, entered the weekend No. 1.

Raonic gave Canada an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five tie with one reverse singles match to play. Canada ultimately won 3-2 after Dancevic lost a later dead rubber (7-5, 6-4), which was limited to two sets, to Albert Ramos.

“It’s amazing to do everything we’ve done,” said Raonic.

“I’ve only been a minor part of it the last few years consistently. And to be able to have this conversation for the first time is pretty amazing.”

The Spaniards are five-time Davis Cup champions but they did not have

their top four players in the lineup.

David Ferrer, ranked fourth in the world, Rafael Nadal (fifth), Nicolas Almagro (11th) and Fernando Verdasco (24th) stayed home. Nadal and Almagro are recovering from injuries while Ferrer and Verdasco chose to rest.

Spanish captain Alex Corretja said the Spanish team did its best with the players available.

“But, I would say, the Canadian people should enjoy this,” he said.

“It’s a great opportunity for them.

They’re a very dangerous team. They have a good chance to reach the (Davis Cup) semis.

“When you look at the score, Canada beat Spain 3-2. You don’t need to look at who played.”

Canadian captain Martin Laurendeau said his players deserved credit for executing under pressure against a higher-ranked team. Raonic was the only player ranked higher than the Spanish contingent who competed this weekend.

“For us, we beat Spain, and we’re

in the (World Group) quarter-finals for the first time ever,” said Laurendeau. “So we’re not gonna diminish the Spanish team in any way.”

“I think it still takes quite a lot of courage, resilience and determination to get through what we got through this weekend,” added Raonic.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was also impressed with the victory.

“Congratulations to (at)milosraonic and our Canadian Davis Cup team on their historic win in Vancouver,” he tweeted.

He was rarely tested by Garcia-Lopez, ranked 82nd in the world, who made his Davis Cup debut. GarciaLopez was inserted into the do-or-die match as Corretja made a late lineup change in a bid to right Spain’s fortunes.

Canada entered play with a 2-1 lead and needed just one win in its final two singles matches to claim the tie.

Garcia-Lopez replaced Marcel Granollers, who was tagged as Spain’s top singles player for this event.

Mickelson cruises to third Phoenix Open title

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Phil Mickelson’s 5-iron shot sailed long and right on the par-3 seventh, stopping an inch from the fringe and leaving him in danger of losing at least a stroke to playing partner Brandt Snedeker.

Mickelson ended up leaving Snedeker shaking his head and went on to complete a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Phoenix Open.

Fifty-five feet away, with a mound and a 20-foot swath of fringe between his ball and the hole, Mickelson decided to putt through the taller grass rather than chip over it.

He had caddie Jim Mackay remove the flagstick so that it wouldn’t deflect the ball if it had too much speed, a move that proved wise when the ball raced into the cup.

“The challenge of that was to judge the speed where half the putt

is through fringe and half is on the green,” Mickelson said.

“I got lucky to have made it, obviously. I was just trying to two-putt it. It was going fairly quickly when it got to the hole, probably would have been 6, 8 feet by. With Brandt in there close, that was a big momentum change.”

Snedeker joked with Mickelson for a moment before holing his own birdie putt.

“Are you kidding me?” Snedeker said about his reaction to the putt. “I fully expected Phil to hit a flop shot from there. He didn’t have much of a putt, and he putted through it.

“I hit a great shot in there close and I thought, ‘Hey, I can get one on him here and put some pressure on him.’

He makes that, and he let me hear about it before I putt, and he let me know that I needed to make that to tie.

We had fun with it. That’s Phil being Phil.”

Mickelson shot a 4-under 67 to finish at 28-under 256, two strokes off the PGA Tour record of 254 set by Tommy Armour III in the 2003 Texas Open.

The 42-year-old former Arizona State star won after struggling the last two weeks — tying for 37th at La Quinta in his opener and 51st at Torrey Pines — and making news by talking about tax increases.

“It’s an important one for me, because it’s been a while since I won, been a while since I’ve been in contention,” Mickelson said.

“I was certainly nervous heading into today. I think the thing I’m most excited about was the way I was able to regain control of my thoughts after a few shots early on that I didn’t care for.”

Mickelson missed a chance for a 59 in the first round when his birdie putt on the final hole caught the right edge of the cup, curled 180 degrees

MINOR HOCKEY Midget AAA The Red Deer Optimist Rebels Chiefs Rebels ran into a hot goaltender Sunday at the Arena and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with the lowly Grande Prairie Storm.

Storm netminder Connor Goudreau turned aside 43 shots for the Storm, who occupy last place in the North Division of the Alberta Midget Hockey League with a 5-19-6 record.

Jody Sick and Rory Davidson scored for the Rebels Chiefs, while Matt Zentner made 22 saves. Red Deer sits first overall in the AMHL with a 19-4-7 slate.

The game was the first of five consecutive home dates for Red Deer to close out the regular-season schedule.

The Rebels Chiefs return to action next weekend with Saturday and Sunday engagements with the Calgary Flames and Lloydminster Bobcats.

Major midget female The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs split a weekend doubleheader with the Lloydminster Steelers at Kin City Arena.

The Chiefs won 3-2 Saturday and dropped a 4-3 decision Sunday.

Britini Crawford’s power play goal at 16:43 of the third period gave the Chiefs the win Saturday. Becky Davidson and Jade Lee had the other Red Deer goals.

HERITAGE JUNIOR B HOCKEY ● Alex Haldane notched the lone goal for Ponoka in an 8-1 loss to the host Cochrane Generals Saturday.

Stamps goalie Eli Falls made saves as the visitors were outshot 5639. ● Three Hills dropped a 4-3 decision to the visiting Airdrie Thunder Saturday, getting two goals from Ablett and a single from Scheunert in the process.

Dell made 41 saves for the Thrashers, outshot 45-41. ● The Stettler Lightning got goals from Adam Ternes and Tyson Glazier in a 4-2 loss at Airdrie Friday.

The Thunder held a 39-34 edge in shots, with Simon Thieleman making 35 saves for Stettler.

The clubs split 18 minor penalties.

Nicholas Galenzoski minded the Elks net in all four games.

Meanwhile, Cole Sears turned aside 45 shots and Jordy Pruss, Mike Pruss, Jordy Potter and Trystin Rebman each scored once as the Red Deer Pro Stitch Chiefs defeated the visiting Foothills Bisons 4-2.

The Chiefs also dropped an 8-5 decision to the host Airdrie Lightning. Mike Pruss notched two goals, Cole Visser, Carter Sawicki and Brayden Barker also scored for Pro Stitch and Ryan Bardick made 44 saves in a losing cause.

Major bantam Tyler Steenbergen scored both goals for the Red Deer Rebels White in a 2-2 draw Sunday with the visiting Lethbridge Golden Hawks.

Tyler Graber picked up the lone assist on each goal. Dawson Weatherill stood tall in the Red Deer net, making 54 saves as the hosts were outshot 56-32.

The Rebels White were 5-0 losers to the Xtreme Saturday at Airdrie. The visitors, outshot 36-21, got a 31-save effort from Lane Congdon.

The Red Deer Rebels Black also earned a single point during the weekend with a 3-3 tie Saturday with visiting Lethbridge.

Scoring for the Rebels Black were Luke Coleman, Tyrees Goodrunning and Matthew Froehlick. Geordan Andrew made 20 saves for the Red Deer squad, which held a 39-23 advantage in shots.

On Sunday, Parker Smyth potted the only goal for the Rebels Black in a 6-1 loss to the host Calgary Northstar Sabres.

Graydon Larson stopped 33 shots for the visitors, who directed 21 shots at the Sabres net.

Bantam A Ryan Nielsen, Easton Leedahl and Tyler Friesen scored for the Red Deer Frontier Chiefs in a 6-3 loss to Rocky Mountain House.

Nolan MacGregor made 35 saves for the Chiefs.

RDC track team nabs four top 10 finishes CALGARY — RDC took only four runners to the Trojan Invitational Indoor Track Meet during the weekend, but came home with four top 10 finishes.

Anna Duda was fifth at two minutes 47.1 seconds, Sidney Moss eighth (2:51.9) and Laura Friesen ninth (2:53.2) in the women’s 800-metre final.

All three runners bettered their times they recorded in the first meet in Edmonton the week before.

Meanwhile Shafe Abdulahi placed eighth in the men’s 3,000m at

11:37.7.

Abdulahi and Duda also competed with runners from Concordia University College and NAIT in the 4x400m relay and finished third.

The RDC team will

send five runners and one shot putter (Kailey Fauville) to the Alberta Indoor Games next weekend in Edmonton and will compete on one day of the Alberta Track and Field Champion-

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Tanner Howe, Cole DeGraaf and Ryan Thomson each sniped two goals as the Red Deer Vipers buried the visiting Mountainview Colts 9-1 in Heritage Junior B Hockey League action Saturday.

Also scoring for the Vipers were Jonathan Finnigan, Nick Glackin and Troy Klaus. DeGraaf added three assists.

Jayden Adrian made 23 saves for Red Deer, which held a 48-24 advantage in shots.

Red Deer’s power play was three-for-seven in the chippy affair that featured six fights in the third period. The Colts were zero-for-two with a man advantage.

The Vipers earned a single point Friday at Three Hills, getting unanswered third-period goals from Nathan Dennis and DeGraaf to gain a 4-4 tie with the Thrashers.

Howe and Klaus also tallied for Red Deer, while Connor Ablett, Parker Schmidt, Luke Scheunert and Jacob Hamel replied for the hosts.

Adrian made 38 saves for the Vipers, who were assessed five of eight minor penalties. Devon Dell blocked 42 shots for Three Hills.

The Vipers host the Ponoka Stampeders tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Arena and visit the Stamps Wednesday (7:45 p.m. start).

In other weekend Heritage League outings:

Nisa Bartlett finished with 22 saves in goal while her teammates had 25 shots.

On Sunday, Lloydminster scored the winning goal with 45 seconds remaining. Red Deer’s Taylor Hall had tied the game at 3:44 of the third period while short-handed.

Red Deer led 2-0 after the first period on a pair of goals by Katlynn Kyle. Aly Anderson finished with 27 saves for Red Deer, who had 27 shots.

The win moved the Chiefs back into a tie for fourth place in the South Division with the Calgary Bruins. Both teams have two games remaining.

The Chiefs host Spruce Grove Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Highwood Sunday at 12:45 p.m. Both games are at Kin City.

Midget AA The Red Deer Elks experienced a busy and successful weekend, putting the wraps on a provincial series and posting a trio of league wins.

Derrick Morrell fired three goals as the Elks downed Leduc 6-2 in the second game of a provincial series.

Kwyn Hiebert, Matthew Krusky and Andrew Nielsen also scored for the Elks, who won the twogame, total-goal set 14-8.

In league play, the Elks doubled Wheatland 6-3, dropped the Calgary Stampeders 5-3 and dumped Innisfail 10-4.

Neilsen and AJ Curry each tallied twice against Wheatland, with Morrell and Mathew Thiessen also pulling the trigger.

Scoring against the Stamps were Morrell, Nielsen, James Gaume, Connor Einhorn and Justin Van Tetering. Morrell and Einhorn each recorded a hat trick in the win over Innisfail, while Curry scored twice and singles were contributed by Thiessen and Jaye Sutherland.

and stayed out.

He settled for a 60 and followed with rounds of 65 and 64 to take a six-stroke lead into the final round.

“I think that sets up the tone for the rest of the year, because I really started to play well,” Mickelson said. “But for me, the rest of the year took a turn on Tuesday when I got my new driver.

It just changed my whole deal.”

Snedeker finished second, four strokes back after a 65.

“Sometimes you have to tip your hat and say, ’Phil played unbelievable and deserved to win,”’ Snedeker said.

“That’s kind of what this week was all about.”

Mickelson took a three-stroke lead to the 17th tee, and nearly drove into the left-side water on the drivable par 4, his ball stopping a yard short of the hazard. He flopped his second shot 15 feet past the hole and made the birdie putt.

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Bosh pours in 28 points to beat his former team

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Colorado Avalanche’s Patrick Bordeleau, centre, shoves Edmonton Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk, front right, into the goal net and gets an interference penalty for the play during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2013. The Avalanche won 3-1.

Paranteau and McGinn combine to lift Avalanche over Oilers

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Colorado 3 Edmonton 1 DENVER — P.A. Parenteau and Jamie McGinn scored goals 3 minutes, 29 seconds apart in the second period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday.

Paul Stastny also scored and Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves for Colorado, which remained unbeaten in three home games. Matt Duchene and McGinn added assists.

Devan Dubnyk stopped 37 shots and Nail Yakupov scored for the Oilers.

The injury-riddled Avalanche suffered another loss when defenceman Ryan Wilson left the game in the second period with a leg injury. He did not return.

Even without Wilson, Colorado was able to hold on as the Oilers tried desperately for the equalizer in the third.

They hit a post and Varlamov made a big save on Ales Hemsky on a pointblank shot midway through the period.

Edmonton’s last best chance came on a power play with 3:17 left. They pulled Dubnyk for an extra attacker 30 seconds later but the Avalanche took advantage when Stastny jumped out of the box and scored an empty-net goal

to seal it. It was his third goal in the last two games.

Edmonton got on the board first when Hemsky sent a pass through the legs of defenceman Greg Zanon right to Yakupov, who beat Varlamov 58 seconds into the game.

The lead stood until late in the second period. Colorado, which minutes earlier failed to score on a 30-second 5-on-3 power play, tied it when Parenteau redirected a shot in front of the net with 7:53 left in the frame. It was his team-leading sixth goal of the season.

The Avalanche didn’t wait long for their second goal. Duchene stole the puck from Hemsky along the boards and fed a charging McGinn, who tipped the pass over Dubnyk’s right shoulder to make it 2-1.

NOTES: Avalanche LW Gabriel Landeskog (head, leg) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 26.

The team recalled LW David Van Der Gulik from Lake Erie of the AHL. ...

Colorado RW David Jones (knee) did not play. He is day-to-day. ... Sam Gagner assisted on Yakupov’s goal and has notched at least a point in each of Edmonton’s first eight games. ... Oilers captain Shawn Horcoff was a scratch for the second straight game.

Miami 100 Toronto 85 TORONTO — Chris Bosh lifted the Miami Heat to victory over his old team on Sunday — and then he thanked Toronto fans for helping him do so.

Bosh, who was received by a chorus of boos during team introductions, scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter as the Heat defeated the Raptors 100-85 on Sunday for their 10th consecutive victory over Toronto.

“I was hearing a lot from the fans,” said Bosh, who departed for Miami in a sign-and-trade deal in the 2010 offseason. “I thank them for continuing to stay on me and call me names and stuff because that helped my focus a lot. I was like ’I need to get in this to shut them up.”’

LeBron James poured in a gamehigh 30 points, while Dwyane Wade added 23 points for the Heat (30-14).

The loss spoiled strong efforts by new Raptors forward Rudy Gay, who scored 29 points, and DeMar DeRozan, who added 27.

“I wouldn’t say I’m 100 per cent comfortable,” said Gay, two days after joining his new team. “I’m still feeling my way out there. I still think this is a game we could’ve won. We still have a couple things to iron out in practice.”

Kyle Lowry added 10 points for Toronto (17-31), while Aaron Grey had a game-high 12 rebounds to go with six points.

Dwyane Wade added 23 points for the Heat (30-14).

Raptors coach Dwane Casey knew the Heat would be hungry, coming off a 102-89 loss Friday in Indiana.

“They’re going to be like a bunch of wet hens,” Casey said before the game. “They’re going to be really, really ready to play.”

Toronto, meanwhile, was coming off a thrilling 98-73 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Gay’s Raptors debut.

And while the Heat needed overtime to beat Toronto 123-116 when the teams met on Jan. 23 in Miami, that wasn’t the case Sunday.

Toronto led by eight in the second quarter, but were trailing 71-67 by the end of the third, and six consecutive points by Bosh gave the Heat a sixpoint lead with 5:41 left.

“They’re the defending champs,” Gay said. “I say for three-and-a-half quarters we played them as well as anybody in the league. The fact that we haven’t been together for a long time, they exposed that in the fourth and a little bit in the third.”

A DeRozan dunk made it a threepoint game with under five minutes to play. But a wide open Bosh drained a three-pointer from the corner, James followed it up with a dunk and then a three of his own to put the Heat up by 12 and the game out of reach with 1:28 left to the disappointment of an Air Canada Centre capacity crowd of 19,800.

Bosh’s three prompted one fan to stand up and holler: “Why couldn’t you play like that when you were in Toronto?”

“I’m a little surprised,” Bosh said of the booing. “But, you know, they paid their money they can do what they want. I hope they just remember the

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Miami Heat forward LeBron James slams home a dunk against the Toronto Raptors during second half NBA action in Toronto on Sunday February 3, 2013. good times.”

DeRozan had high praise for his former teammate.

“I sat right next to (Bosh), his locker was right next to mine, just to play with an all-star like that my rookie year, the type of player he was, that helped me,” DeRozan said. “Obviously he was the No. 1 option when he was here, but he’s stepped into his new role (as part of a trio of stars).

“I think he was definitely a key component to win that championship that they won. He’s just doing what he does, from rebounding, playing defence, to scoring the ball. Everybody knows he can score the ball when he wants, and he proved it tonight.”

Toronto shot just 37 per cent on the night to the Heat’s 53 per cent. The Raptors’ bench was of little help to the starters, shooting just 4-for-18 for 11 points.

James had attended the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 1-0 loss to Boston the previous night — he tweeted that it was the first time he’d seen an NHL game live.

Pictures of James holding the Grey Cup at a local sportsbar, where he joined some Toronto Argonauts players, appeared on Twitter later in the night.

The Heat grabbed an early lead punctuated by a monstrous James dunk that put the visitors up by 10 points midway through the first quarter. The Raptors chipped away at the deficit, eventually trailing 24-21 head into the second.

Toronto opened the second with a 14-4 run to take a seven-point lead and would go up by eight before taking a 50-44 lead into the dressing room at the break.

Six turnovers proved costly in the third quarter.

The Heat — Bosh leading the way with nine points — outscored Toronto 27-17 in the frame and led by four with a quarter left.

Veteran centre Kesler returns to Canucks practice VANCOUVER — Things are starting to look up for the Vancouver Canucks after an inauspicious start to the season.

After winning its past two games on the back of strong goaltending from Roberto Luongo, Vancouver (4-2-2) received another boost Sunday morning when injured forward Ryan Kesler joined the team for practice.

The 28-year-old centre hasn’t played a game for the Canucks this season as he continues his rehabilitation from surgery on his shoulder and wrist.

However, his presence on the ice at Rogers Arena gave his teammates a boost before flying out for a two-game road trip to Edmonton (today) and Minnesota (Thursday).

“I’m pretty excited to be finally back out with the guys,” said Kesler, who won the Selke Trophy in 2011. “It’s been an extremely long hard road for me and it felt good to be back out there.”

Kesler said there was still no timeline for his return to the lineup. He will join the team on the trip east this week and plans to keep practising as he improves his strength and timing.

“My goal was to get back out there with the guys,” he said. “I’ve still got a fair bit of a way to go. I had to be patient, that was my biggest thing. I had to keep telling myself, ’Baby steps, it’s a process,’ and you can’t get ahead of the process.

“But I was really excited to get out there today and after that I’ve still got to be patient, there’s still a long way to go.”

Head coach Alain Vigneault was thrilled to see Kesler back on the ice. While he’s been cleared for contact, he said it’s too early to tell when Kesler will suit up and play.

“I don’t think there’s been any official timeline put as far as Ryan goes,” Vigneault said. “I’ve watched him for the last month. He looks real good and he’s probably in better shape than most of the guys when they arrived here because he had been working with our conditioning guys throughout the lockout and he’s been pushing himself real hard.

“When he’s ready to play he’s going to help us obviously. But it’s good to see him back with the group.

He’s in great shape right now and hopefully we’ll have him in our lineup real soon.”

Kesler’s teammates were equally excited to have him back at practice.

“He’s a warrior,” Luongo said. “It was nice to see him battle through and help us out for practice and give the guys a little boost.”

Added defenceman Kevin Bieksa: “It was great to have him out there, he was flying around. As a team we haven’t seen him a whole lot so it was nice to get him back out there and joke around with him a little bit.”

Tonight, the Canucks will be looking for revenge

against Edmonton (4-3-1) after the Oilers came back from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 in a shootout in their first meeting on Jan. 20.

Luongo, who is 2-0-2 this season with a .944 save percentage, will start his fourth straight game. That leaves Cory Schneider — the man originally tabbed to be the No. 1 goalie this season — on the bench once again.

Luongo was solid in a shootout victory over the

Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night and it appears Vigneault is happy to keep riding the goalie with the hot hand.

“It’s nice to play and get the minutes in especially early in the season,” Luongo said. “It’s a short season, every game is important and we’ve been finding ways to win which is nice.”

The Oilers sit one point behind the first-place Canucks in the Northwest Division.

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Weddings captivate planner WORKSHOPS FOR NATIVES The Canadian Red Cross offers two new workshops to Red Deer aboriginals. Walking the Prevention Circle is a two-day workshop to explore abuse, neglect and violence issues through indigenous peoples’ history, challenges and potential.

Ten Steps to Creating Safe Environments guides participants through developing and monitoring ways to keep people, especially children and youth, safe from violence, abuse and harassment. More information on the programs is available by contacting aboriginal outreach co-ordinator Ryan Myers at 1-800565-4483 or by email at ryan.myers@redcross.ca.

BREAST CANCER HELP OFFERED TO IMMIGRANTS Preventing breast cancer is the subject of a workshop for immigrant women on Feb. 9. The Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association invites women to the event from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, located at 5509 48A Ave. in Red Deer. Subjects will include risk factors, self and clinical examination and mammograms. A door prize of a four-month exercise membership will be offered, as well as refreshments.

The session will be led by Zainab Mohamoud, a recent Red Deer College social work graduate who emigrated from Somalia 14 years ago.

More information is available by contacting Mohamoud at 403550-4067.

MEET CRITTER AT NATURE CENTRE Get up close and personal with a live animal at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on Feb. 9. The Meet The Critter event features a live animal meetand-greet, as well as family-oriented drop-in programming from 1 to 3 p.m. Recommended admission is $3 per person or $10 per family. Call 403346-2010 for more information.

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF As an event and wedding planner for 28 years, Jane Dayus-Hinch stopped counting the weddings she had a hand in planning when she reached 1,000.

But the host of Wedding SOS still gets goosebumps at the magical moment right before the ceremony — when the bride and her father are poised to walk down the aisle and everyone stands.

“You can almost hear the heart beats,” she said tapping her chest.

“And you look at the bride groom at the end. And she walks down the aisle. That’s it for me,” said Dayus-Hinch who shared her wisdom with brides-to-be at With this Ring Bridal Gala at the Westerner on the weekend.

She was first captivated by weddings when she was four-years old.

“We lived opposite a beautiful little church, literally across the road. On the Saturday, the bells rang. My mother said put your princess dress on. We went across.

The princess came out and it was the bride.

I was hooked.”

Wedding SOS ran for five seasons on Slice television.

“One of the reasons Dayus-Hinch said yes to the show was because she thought it was to be filmed in England. But she was destined to be the wedding fairy godmother for Canada.

“They gave me 10 days to move to Toronto. I thought I was only coming for six months. I had 11 weddings of my own and 13 weddings here. So I had to fly back 11 times in six months.

“I’ve done over 68 flights now in five years with Transat who have now given me my own wings,” she said while smoothing out her lapel with a smile.

She found out Canada’s cultural diversity can sometimes make it trickier to pull together a wedding compared to the U.K. “There’s far more interest for me because you’ve got far more fusion. There’s far more duel nationalities, duel culture,

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Wedding planner Jane Dayus-Hinch, left, offered some helpful tips to bride-to-be Janelle Tschirren, right, at ‘With This Ring Bridal Gala’ held at the Westerner on Sunday. duel faith, food. There’s a lot more challenges that way.

“You can’t tell whose going to fall in love with each other.”

Compromise is the key to making the big day a success, she said.

Dayus-Hinch has now set up shop in Oakville, Ont. with her company JDH Weddings & Events.

She is launching an eight-week Wedding Academy for wedding planners and has filmed a pilot for a new wedding show currently under consideration by networks.

She ran a Plan Your Wedding in a Day workshop at the Red Deer bridal show.

Dayus-Hinch said the struggling economy has put a damper wedding festivities.

“For the last three years it’s been tough.

The one thing killing the wedding industry here is destination weddings.”

She said women are shocked when she tells them to forget about a destination

wedding where they could end up waiting in a long lineup of couples, receive a single flower instead of a bouquet, and a ceremony officiant speaking a language they don’t understand.

“It’s an absolute conveyor belt. It’s dreadful. And what I don’t get is why would you take 20, 30 people on your honeymoon?

“Why would you do that?

“You’ve got to put up with those people for a week.”

Her number one piece of advice for brides and bridegrooms is to have a backup plan. Have a silk arrangement of flowers handy, a groom’s cake in the kitchen in case of a pastry mishap, an alternate plan if weather interferes, and wedding insurance.

“Always have a plan A and have a plan B,” Dayus-Hinch warned. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Permission to feel great AUTHOR AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER TELLS MOMS, GIRLS TO RECOGNIZE THEIR OWN BEAUTY

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Burn survivor Kelly Falardeau wants mothers to take the time to recognize their own beauty for the sake of their daughters.

“How many times have you looked in the mirror and said, ‘boy am I ever fat today or boy do I ever look ugly,’” said Falardeau, 46, of Spruce Grove.

“It’s really hard for us as adults to instill good self-esteem in our daughters when we’re calling ourselves bad names. I really believe that’s where it starts. It starts with us,” said Falardeau, an author and motivational speaker who spoke to 21 moms and 23 girls at Soroptimist International of Central Alberta’s second annual Mother/Daughter Conference The Power of a Girl, at Eastview Middle School on Saturday.

Falardeau, who brought her 13-year-old daughter, said mother-daughter conferences are an awesome opportunity for moms to connect with daughters.

“Sometimes it seems that we don’t care because we’re just too busy just trying to get through our day. Sometimes we’re not able to communicate with our daughters as well as we would like to.”

Falardeau was only two when she received third-degree burns to 75 per cent of her body.

“We were burning garbage. My cousins, who were nine and 11, were throwing shingles in the fire. A spark came out and landed on my dress.

“I spent three months in the hospital and then every two years, right up until I was 21-years old, I was in the hospital for a month having more surgery to fix my body.”

Falardeau said all she saw in the mirror were her scars when she was young.

“But then when I started to look in the mirror and give myself permission to feel great, then I could see my big, beautiful green eyes. I could see my cute little nose.

“I could see my smile. I could see my cute little ear. I could see my hot ass,” Falardeau said with a laugh.

Media has created a whole sense of false beauty for girls and women, for example by manipulating the photos of models and actresses, so people are comparing themselves to perfection that

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Burn survivor Kelly Falardeau spoke to moms and daughters at the 2nd annual Mother/Daughter Conference The Power of a Girl at Eastview Middle School on Saturday. doesn’t even exist, she said.

“We don’t have to have the perfectly skinny body. We don’t have to have the perfect hair. We don’t have to have the perfect look to be beautiful, and in order to have the perfect life. Teenagers need to realize they deserve to have whatever it is they want in their life.

“Life is just too short.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

For Penhold Mayor Dennis Cooper, the sight of four signal bars on his cellphone couldn’t be more welcome.

For years, he and other area residents have been bedevilled by lousy cellphone reception that saw calls dropped constantly — if a signal could be found at all.

But last week, all that changed.

A Telus cellphone tower erected in Penhold started pumping out a strong signal and Cooper no longer has to find the one sweet spot in his office in Springbrook where his phone would work.

“People are pretty happy.

There are a lot of young people who don’t have a land line.”

It’s not only an issue of convenience. Not being able to count on a good signal for 911 calls posed a safety risk.

A letter-writing campaign was launched in 2011 to bring the problem to Telus’s attention.

Cooper credits Telus for seeing a problem and being willing to spend the money to fix it.

“They said they would help the community and they did.”

Penhold’s cellphone woes come down to a quirk of topography. The community of about 2,500 was built in a slight bowl in the landscape, which left line-of-sight cellphone signals passing overhead.

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WANTS TO GIVE STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Olds College has been working at extending its classrooms beyond four walls.

Since December, Denise Ayres has been the co-ordinator of international engagement at Olds College, a role that sees her help send students abroad as well as assisting international students on campus.

“We’re looking at taking the classroom out into areas of the world where they’ll be looking at things, but from an international perspective.”

She said they want to find out what students and teachers want in terms of international learning opportunities, as well as ways to internationalize the classroom.

“That’s an area we want to grow,” said Ayres.

“Olds College has a huge history of international development. Right now we have, for example, the Mexican degree completion program and we have 22 Mexican students here.”

The longtime partnership brings Mexican agricultural students to Olds. Ayres said this adds to the culture and feel of the Central Alberta campus.

“They truly enjoy their Canadian experience here in Olds,” said Ayres.

But the role isn’t just about providing opportunities to students, Ayres said international opportunities for staff are also part of her job.

“We also want to push projects that have a social entrepreneur and philanthropy spin to them.”

Ayres pointed to the coffee project that Olds College undertook where the school partnered with Belarminio Ramirez Coffee, a Dominican Republic university and Coffee Concept out of Calgary to bring coffee from five to eight different independent growers.

The project raised $20,000, of which 90 per cent goes towards the Dominican Republic Scholarship Fund.

“These days, if you don’t have international backgrounds, it’s really hard to be competitive out there,” said Ayres. “We have to have that component in our programs to make it a better experience for the students.”

Ayres said she brings a lot of enthusiasm to the role and is excited to be in Olds. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Handling Researchers pinpoint gene behind rare disorder in kids, treat successfully hedgehogs can be hazardous, risk of salmonella

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Canadian researchers have used the power of genomics to identify the cause of a rare Parkinson’s-like disease in children of one extended family and come up with a treatment to help reverse its effects.

It’s believed to be the first time a new disease has been discovered, its cause figured out and a treatment successfully determined in such a short time, in this case about two years.

The eight children — five boys and three girls born to four sets of parents in a large Saudi Arabian family — were born with symptoms similar to those experienced by adults with Parkinson’s disease, said principal researcher Dr. Berge Minassian, a neurologist at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children.

“They’re very interesting, they’re like little babies with Parkinson’s disease,” said Minassian, explaining that the children exhibited typical symptoms of the neurological disorder, including tremors, problems executing movements, and the flat facial expression known as a “masked face.”

“Those kids are like that. They cry, but you don’t see them cry,” he said.

Dr. Reem Alkhater, a pediatric neurology resident at the hospital, has been travelling back and forth between Toronto and Saudi Arabia as part of the research team’s investigations into the familial disorder.

The children are part of an unidentified family of Bedouin ancestry living in a western Saudi city whose members had intermarried through several generations. Known as consanguineous marriages, the offspring of such unions have a one in four chance of inheriting mutated genes if they are carried by both parents.

“When you have consanguinity, then you end up with problems where you get the bad copy from each side because the two sides are related,” said Minassian. “In this case, consanguinity played a role in these children being sick and having this autosomal recessive disease.”

Using genomic sequencing, the Toronto scientists pinpointed a common mutated gene among the children, known as SLC18A2. (The genome is all the genetic material in a person or any other organism.)

The gene, which is involved in the production of the brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin, had a single genetic-letter misprint, which dramatically reduced its function and produced the Parkinson’s-like disorder, he said.

Based on the symptoms, doctors treated one 16-year-old girl and three of her affected younger siblings with L-dopa, a drug that boosts dopamine in the

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Dr. Berge Minassian, a neurologist at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, is shown.

Canadian researchers have used the power of genomics to identify the cause of a rare Parkinson’s-like disease in children of one extended family and come up with a treatment to help reverse its effects. brain. Classic Parkinson’s is caused by diminished levels of the neurotransmitter, and L-dopa is one of the standard treatments.

“It made them worse, so we quickly stopped,” he said.

The researchers then determined that despite the mutation, the children’s bodies were making enough dopamine — it just wasn’t getting “packaged” properly and delivered where it needed to go in the brain. In fact, in that state, it was toxic to brain cells.

The children were then treated with another standard drug called a dopamine agonist. “These are newer compounds that bypass the whole packaging thing and go directly to the dopamine receptors (on the surface of cells),” Minassian said.

“Now we are providing dopamine where it belongs without the need of packaging and so it made the patients better,” he said.

Within days of starting the drug, the children began improving, although those who were older did not do as well as the younger kids, say the researchers, who detail their work in Wednesday’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

“If we treated them very young, they responded almost completely,” Minassian said.

“It was magical. These kids, it’s like one day they’re frozen and cannot move and they’re just either sitting or lying, depending on their age, and as soon as we treated them, they get up and start running.

“And then they were so excited to walk and run, they wouldn’t stop. So we had to put helmets on them because they were falling all over the place.”

It’s been almost three years since the children began receiving the drug, which they must take for life. Their symptoms continue to improve with minimal side-effects, primarily slight overactivity and weight loss, the authors report.

Their work is a good example of personalized medicine — medical care that is tailored to an individual’s genetic profile, said Dr. Sylvia Stockler, head of the division of biochemical diseases at B.C. Children’s Hospital.

“It’s really a great article, so congratulations to the team in Sick Kids that they had such a successful story to report,” she said of the study.

“It’s really great work because we have so many children with unexplained, severe neurological handicaps and intellectual disability, where we just do not know where it comes from,” Stockler said Wednesday from Vancouver.

Even knowing that such rare diseases must have a genetic basis — and having high-tech genomic-sequencing equipment to investigate — doesn’t mean it’s easy to narrow down the search for a faulty gene or a series of faulty genes, she said.

Stockler’s own team has been trying, so far unsuccessfully, to pin down the genetic cause of similar rare neurological diseases in children that share some of the symptoms seen in the Saudi kids.

NEW YORK — Add those cute little hedgehogs to the list of pets that can make you sick.

In the last year, 20 people were infected by a rare but dangerous form of salmonella bacteria, and one person died in January. The illnesses were linked to contact with hedgehogs kept as pets, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health officials on Thursday say such cases seem to be increasing.

The CDC recommends thoroughly washing your hands after handling hedgehogs and cleaning pet cages and other equipment outside.

Other pets that carry the salmonella bug are frogs, toads, turtles, snakes, lizards, chicks and ducklings.

Seven of the hedgehog illnesses were in Washington state, including the death — an elderly man from Spokane County who died in January. The other cases were in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Oregon.

In years past, only one or two illnesses from this salmonella strain have been reported annually, but the numbers rose to 14 in 2011, 18 last year, and two so far this year.

Children younger than five and the elderly are considered at highest risk for severe illness, CDC officials said.

Hedgehogs are small, insecteating mammals with a coat of stiff quills. In nature, they sometimes live under hedges and defend themselves by rolling up into a spiky ball.

The critters linked to recent illnesses were purchased from various breeders, many of them licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, CDC officials said. Hedgehogs are native to Western Europe, New Zealand and some other parts of the world, but are bred in the United States.

First Nations and Inuit people have heart attacks earlier But people from high Inuit population areas were substantially less likely than people from non-aboriginal areas to have heart attacks at all. The rate of new heart attack events was 35 per cent lower for residents of high Inuit areas, the report says.

Sushma Mathur, manager for CIHI’s Canadian Population Health Initiative, said research has suggested the traditional Inuit diet — rich in fish — may have a protective effect against heart disease.

But she said high levels of smoking in that community, as well as rising obesity levels and a shift away from the traditional diet may lead to an increase in heart disease in this population in future.

The report found that residents of

high First Nations areas were less likely to undergo treatments that mitigate the damage of heart attacks and help prevent future ones than people from areas with few aboriginals.

That probably is due to the distance people have to travel to get to a hospital that can do those kinds of procedures, said Malcolm King, scientific director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Aboriginal People’s Health.

Some of the procedures, like angioplasty, are best done within a short time of the heart attack to be successful, noted King, a professor in the faculty of health sciences at Simon Fraser University in New Westminster, B.C.

King said more needs to be done to increase the range of cardiac care services offered in remote and northern communities.

“We do need to have more development of remote treatments. You can’t put the high tech stuff all over the country, but there are some things, I think, that could be done.”

But more importantly, King said, more attention must be paid to addressing the conditions that put First Nations people at higher risk of heart attacks.

“That’s still, to me, the bottom line.

If you have a population that was healthy to begin with, then a lot of these disparities wouldn’t be there,” he said.

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Rare, legitimate Madoff investment goes public Jailed Wall Street fraudster Bernie Madoff may have finally picked a legitimate winner.

A biopharmaceutical company partly owned by the Madoff family had an initial public offering Tuesday that sold $33 million worth of stock. The New York Post reports that Madoff’s initial $2.2 million investment in the company, Stemline Therapeutics, is now worth $5.5 million on paper. But the scammer might not be able to keep the money. The trustee overseeing efforts to untangle Madoff’s Ponzi scheme says the family’s shares rightfully belong to his defrauded clients.

He has filed a lawsuit seeking to seize those shares on behalf of fraud victims. Madoff is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Rally just starting STOCK MARKETS COULD BE IN FOR MORE GAINS FOLLOWING SOLID U.S. ECONOMIC DATA

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The rally on stock markets that propelled North American indexes higher during January could find further momentum this month in the wake of solid economic data from the U.S. at the end of last week.

And the Canadian dollar could find some lift if the employment report for January comes in better than expected.

The S&P/TSX composite was up a shade over two per cent in January while the Dow industrials jumped about 5.75 per cent as corporations delivered some better than expected earnings reports and U.S. politicians avoided the so-called “fiscal cliff” with a compromise on taxation and an extension of the debt limit.

There were also signs that China’s economy is reviving.

Sentiment was further improved on Friday as the U.S. non-farm payrolls report said the American economy created 157,000

jobs in January. The number of jobs created in November and December was also significantly revised upward, with a total of 127,000 more jobs created than initially thought.

And the Institute for Supply Management said its index on manufacturing showed greater than expected expansion, coming in at 53.1 in January, up from 50.2 in December to the highest level since April.

A similar Canadian index also showed marginal improvement for the first time since October, rising one-tenth of a point to 50.5 last month.

Those reports helped take some of the sting out of other data that showed the U.S. economy contracted during the fourth quarter by 0.1 per cent.

The TSX lost some ground last week, down 0.36 per cent, partly because of selling pressure on BlackBerry, the company formerly known as Research In Motion Ltd., (TSX:RIM), after it rolled out its new BB10 product last Wednesday.

However, New York bounded higher and the Dow industrials gained 0.81 per cent, closing above the 14,000-mark for the first time since late 2007.

But there are some headwinds. A major one could turn out to be one of the lesspublicized aspects of the agreement that saved the U.S. from going over the so-called fiscal cliff at the beginning of this year.

Part of the deal brokered between Republicans and Democrats called for top earners to pay more in taxes.

The deal also saw the re-imposition of higher Social Security payroll taxes that will take a big chunk of cash out of the pockets of U.S. consumers.

The tax increased to 6.2 per cent from four per cent.

“That’s probably something in the order of $125 billion out of wage earners’ pockets,” said Robert Gorman, chief portfolio strategist at TD Waterhouse.

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Germans nab former chief of Iran’s bank BERLIN — The German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reports that a man caught last month trying to enter Germany with a check worth about $70 million was Iran’s former central bank chief. The weekly reports that customs officials at Duesseldorf airport found the check in Tahmasb Mazaheri’s luggage Jan. 21 upon his arrival from Turkey.

German customs had issued a statement Friday saying a check for 300 million Venezuelan Bolivars issued by the Bank of Venezuela was found on an unnamed 59-year-old man.

Neither customs officials nor Iran’s embassy could be reached for comment late Saturday.

Mazaheri was the governor of the Central Bank of Iran until 2008.

Bild am Sonntag reported in its Sunday edition that German police and customs are investigating possible money laundering.

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Iraqi stock traders watch the sales screen at the Iraq Stock Exchange in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday. The Iraqi mobile phone company Asiacell sold a 25 percent stake to investors Sunday, raising more than $1.3 billion in one of the region’s largest share offers in years. The floatation on the low-volume Iraq Stock Exchange was seen as a test of investor confidence.

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Barclays finance director to quit LONDON — Finance director Chris Lucas and a senior legal adviser are stepping down from scandal-hit British bank Barclays, it said Sunday.

Barclays said Lucas and general counsel Mark Harding will leave once successors have been found. Lucas is one of several past and present Barclays staff being investigated over whether the bank broke the rules when it took big cash infusions from Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund in 2008.

He also was one of the most senior survivors of a period that saw several top executives, leave since a rate-fixing scandal erupted last year.

Barclays was fined $453 million by U.S. and British authorities after it emerged that executives had been involved in a campaign to rig a key interest rate known as LIBOR. — The Associated Press

TELECOM FIRM ASIACELL SELLS SHARES IN IRAQ’S FIRST MAJOR STOCK FLOAT

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BAGHDAD — The Iraqi mobile phone company Asiacell sold a 25 per cent stake to investors Sunday, raising close to $1.3 billion in one of the region’s largest share offers in years.

The floatation on the Iraq Stock Exchange was seen as a test of investor confidence in the country.

It could reassure international investors, many of whom remain wary of the risky Iraqi market, influenced by continued sectarian violence and political deadlock.

In the latest violence Sunday, a suicide car bomber joined by other suicide attackers on foot assaulted a provincial police headquarters in the disputed northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing at least 15 people and wounding 90 others, officials

‘IT INDICATES THAT THIS IS A MARKET CAPABLE OF ATTRACTING SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT FROM LOCAL AND FOREIGN SOURCES.’ — GEOFFREY BATT, A NEW YORK-BASED FUND MANAGER

said.

Asiacell had offered a quarter of its shares, or 67.5 billion, as part of licensing requirements.

The initial share price was set at 22 Iraqi dinars, or just under 2 cents.

With Asiacell’s share offer, the market capitalization of the ISX nearly doubled to about $9 billion, up from $4.7 billion, said Taha al-Rubaye, head of the stock exchange.

Foreign investors bought about two-thirds of the stock, said Shwan Taha, whose brokerage firm, Rabee Securities, organized the sale.

Regular trading of Asiacell stock is set to begin today.

Al-Rubaye said it’s the first stock float on the ISX, which was set up in 2004, a year after a U.S.-led invasion toppled Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Al-Rubaye said he believes it’s also the largest IPO in the Middle East in nearly five years.

The government-controlled oil sector dominates the Iraqi economy, dwarfing a small private sector and capital market. Al-Rubaye said he hopes the Asiacell offer is a sign of change.

Geoffrey Batt, a New York-

based fund manager who has been investing on the Baghdad exchange since 2008, said that “Asiacell is demonstrable evidence that Iraq does in fact have a viable capital market.”

“It indicates that this is a market capable of attracting significant investment from local and foreign sources,” he said.

Asiacell is one of three major Iraqi telecom companies, along with Zain Iraq, part of Kuwait’s Zain, and Korek, an affiliate of France Telecom. The Gulf state of Qatar’s government-backed Qatar Telecom has a majority stake in Asiacell.

The three companies were required to list shares on the stock exchange as a condition of their 15-year operating licenses, which cost $1.25 billion when they were acquired in 2007.

All three missed a deadline in August 2011 to offer shares to the public.

Canadians using RRSPs for illness costs

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As they age, more and more Canadians are withdrawing money from their RRSPs to cover expenses incurred by critical and longterm illnesses, incurring heavy tax penalties and damaging their longterm retirement savings.

“We are seeing a trend among people to dip into their RRSP savings to cover costs or replace income that they might lose because of a serious injury or illness,” said James McKeown, a senior in-

surance specialist with Edward Jones.

“Early withdrawal of money from your RRSP can have a number of consequences. Once the money is out, you have to start over again to save it and you also lose the compounding growth that you would have gotten if it had stayed in.”

As well, the government taxes early withdrawals very heavily. If you withdraw up to $5,000, you pay

a 21 per cent withholding tax in Quebec and 10 per cent in all other provinces.

Withdrawals between $5,001 and $15,000 are taxed at 26 per cent in Quebec and 20 per cent in other provinces and early withdrawals over $15,000 are taxed at 31 per cent in Quebec and 30 per cent in all other provinces.

And there’s another penalty.

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PENALTY: Illness can devastate savings Once you’ve withdrawn the money it is removed from the contribution room available to you and you cannot re-contribute it later.

If you’ve got $30,000 contribution room and take out $15,000, you’re left with only $15,000 of contribution room.

Many aging Canadians are turning to critical illness, disability and long-term care insurance as an alternative way to protect themselves from the financial impact of a serious illness or disability.

“A diagnosis of a serious disease like cancer can have a devastating impact on the individual and their family,” said McKeown.

“In times like this you want to spend all your efforts on getting the right treatment and getting well again. The last thing you want to be worried about is finances.”

Critical illness insurance is designed to provide a lump sum payment of cash upon medical diagnosis of a specific condition. The number of conditions covered varies depending on the insurance company, but could be as high as 24. Most claims, however, are made for cancer, stroke and heart attacks — the three most common illnesses in North America.

A typical $100,000 policy for a non-smoking 50-year-old male would cost $101 a month and $86 a month for a non-smoking 50-year-old woman. The average policy is for $100,000, which is paid in a lump sum 30 days after diagnosis.

Complementing critical illness insurance are disability and long-term care (LTC) insurance, which also provide benefits while you are alive.

Disability insurance is designed to replace a portion of your income if you are unable to work for an extended period due either to an accident or sickness.

LTC insurance provides an income based on a person’s cognitive impairment or inability to perform daily living activities, such as eating, bathing or toileting.

According to the Council on Aging, more than 40 per cent of people over the age of 65 will at some point in their remaining years require long-term care and spend time in a nursing home or long-term care facility for an average of three to four years.

Twenty per cent will stay more than five years, and for a couple over 65 there is a 66 per cent chance that at least one of them will enter a long-term care facility at some point in their lives.

Some synergy policies combine all three types of plans into one.

“Statistics Canada estimates that $1.2 trillion will be needed to fund the health care needs of boomers over the next 25 years, and it is estimated that one in three Canadians will suffer a life-altering condition in their lifetime,” McKeown said. “So the risks and costs are real and more and more people are seeing this kind of coverage as a permanent need in their retirement planning.”

People who may not be able to qualify for critical, disability or LTC insurance — a medical examination is required — have the option to use their taxfree savings account as a source of money, which can be withdrawn tax-free and put back in later.

“It makes sense to keep invested in your RRSP and shift the risk to these types of insurance policies,” McKeown said.

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

TAXES: Effect on spending “This is going to have an effect on consumer spending and in particular, consumer spending for the basics, the mass merchandisers, all sorts of things.”

For example, someone earning $35,000 would take a $700 hit, while someone earning $50,000 would have $1,000 less after tax money, and so on.

Gorman said the consequences of those higher taxes will show up as early as this week as U.S. retailers start to issue preliminary results for January sales.

Meanwhile, economists had expected Canadian hiring activity to be paused last month after blowing past expectations in December, but the economy created more than 31,000 jobs.

“We think employment growth will slow to just 5,000 in January and that will push up the jobless rate to 7.2 per cent,” said Benjamin Reitzes, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, adding that the slowdown in the housing sector is partly responsible for the softening.

Hiring in the construction sector saw a big gain in December “and that’s not really consistent with what we’re seeing in housing. So as housing cools, I expect that sector to cool as well,” Reitzes said.

Elsewhere on the TSX, BlackBerry is expected to remain volatile after losing ground last week in the wake of the launch of its new BB10 product. The stock closed up slightly Friday after tumbling 17 per cent in the previous two sessions, partly on profit taking but also because availability has become an issue as U.S. customers won’t be able to get the BlackBerry Z10 until March, a month later than in Canada.

“And the U.S. is the biggest single market. So that is an issue at least in the short term,” said Gorman, observing that some analysts have cut back their anticipated sales in the coming quarter because of this.

“At the end of the day, it’s now about execution.

They have a great device now. They have to get it into the hands of the users and make a buck.”

Traders will also be looking to earnings reports from big Canadian corporations this week.

Suncor (TSX:SU), Canada’s biggest integrated oil company, hands in results Tuesday. Analysts are calling for adjusted earnings of 76 cents per share on revenue of $9.5 billion. A year ago, the company posted results of 91 cents a share on revenue of $10.1 billion.

“Often, there’s a fair bit of volatility in some of the oilsands producers (and) it wouldn’t surprise me to see a little softness there,” added Gorman.

You can have issues associated with downtime for maintenance and so on which can make the earnings on a quarter to quarter basis a little volatile.“ Other notable companies reporting include discount airline WestJet (TSX:WJA) on Wednesday while BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE), insurer Manulife (TSX:MFC) and Shoppers Drug Mart (TSX:SC) hand in earnings on Thursday. Telecom Telus Corp.

(TSX:T) reports on Friday.

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Renee Gruszecki displays jewelry she designs from coins at her studio, Coin Coin designs & co., in Halifax on Saturday. Many of Gruszecki’s personalized creations feature the Canadian one-cent coin which has been phased out by the federal government in a cost-saving move.

Creative Canadians preserve iconic, soon-to-be obsolete penny

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The country’s one-cent piece may be on the verge of extinction, but for creative Canadians seeking ways to make the most of the soon-to-be obsolete coin, the penny has already dropped.

Humble pennies will still be in demand for artistic endeavours or cultural projects long after the smallest form of currency has disappeared from Canadian tills.

That phase-out begins Monday when the Royal Canadian Mint officially stops distributing onecent coins to Canada’s financial institutions.

The move comes nearly a year after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the demise of the coin, whose production cost had come to exceed its monetary value.

For some artists, however, the penny remains an item of considerable worth.

Renee Gruszecki, a Halifaxbased academic and archivist, has spent the past year making a living through a jewelry business devoted primarily to preserving the country’s stray cents.

About 30,000 strategically sorted pennies fill Gruszecki’s home and eventually find their way into the accessories produced at Coin Coin Designs and Co. Gruszecki, a long-time collector of lucky pennies, believes her pieces will help preserve a symbol that doubles as both an object of superstition and a Canadian icon.

“The maple leaf is synonymous with everything Canadian. We all identify with it,” she said in a telephone interview.

“Now it’s just no longer going to

be present among us, so I’m saddened by that.”

The Bank of Canada’s Currency Museum has already taken one step towards preserving the penny a little longer in the minds of Canadians.

A mural consisting of nearly 16,000 one-cent pieces has been assembled at the museum to commemorate the coin’s history, said assistant curator Raewyn Passmore.

The mosaic, which depicts a giant penny measuring about two square metres, is comprised of coins ranging from the lustrous to the tarnished.

Passmore said the design was meant to honour a coin which, while lacking buying power now, enjoyed many decades of prominence since its first minting in 1858.

“It was probably the most common coin in circulation at one point and probably the most useful for ordinary people,” she said.

“We wanted to make a tribute to a sometimes overlooked coin.”

The penny’s lack of present-day value was the impetus for its demise, a point that’s recently been driven home to Canadians hoping to use their discarded coins to raise money for charity.

Jeff Golby, director of charity bank Chimp Fund, launched a publicity campaign shortly after the last penny was struck in an effort to convince Canadians to empty their pockets into the coffers of cash-strapped organizations.

A massive penny party held in downtown Ottawa netted more than 120,000 cents, but starkly illustrated the coin’s economic shortcomings.

Canadians who want to dispose

of their spare change, Golby said, could find better uses for it than stopping by a charitable penny drive.

“On some level you go, ‘OK, it can’t hurt,’ but when you factor in what it costs to charity . . . in time, in rolling costs, it’s not a cost-effective way for charities to really actually net decent money,” he said.

The logistical challenges associated with the penny were one reason Flaherty cited for discontinuing the coin, adding the economic toll worked out to about $11 million a year.

Retailers will be among the first to start phasing out the coin, and Canadians will see the effects almost immediately.

The Federal Government has issued guidelines urging store owners to start rounding prices to the nearest nickel for cash transactions.

Electronic purchases will still be billed to the nearest cent.

It may take months for the penny to completely disappear from circulation, news that Gruszecki suspects is welcome to more than just penny-wise entrepreneurs.

Sales of her jewelry have spiked as the coin’s demise drew nearer, she said, adding Canadians’ disregard for the coin as a form of legal tender has not diminished their sense of its value.

“I hope my jewelry will serve as a means for them to save a penny and keep the penny in circulation,” she said.

“If you’re wearing it on a ring or you’re wearing it around your neck, you keep its visual presence certainly alive. If there can be an additional layer of meaning to it, all the better.”

Hackers may have accessed 250,000 Twitter accounts THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Social media giant Twitter is among the latest U.S. companies to report that it is among a growing list of victims of Internet security attacks, saying that hackers may have gained access to information on 250,000 of its more than 200 million active users.

And now, The Washington Post is joining the chorus, revealing the discovery of a sophisticated cyberattack in 2011.

Twitter said in a blog post on Friday it detected attempts to gain access to its user data earlier in the week. It shut down one attack moments after it was detected.

But Twitter discovered that the attackers may have stolen user names, email addresses and encrypted passwords belonging to 250,000 users they describe as “a very small percentage of our users.”

The company reset the pilfered passwords and sent emails advising the affected users.

The Twitter attack comes on the heels of recent hacks into the computer systems of U.S. companies, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Both newspapers reported this week that their computer systems had been infiltrated by

China-based hackers, likely to monitor media coverage the Chinese government deems important.

China has been accused of mounting a widespread, aggressive cyber-spying campaign for several years, trying to steal classified information and corporate secrets and to intimidate critics.

According to her comments made to the

newspaper, the company worked with security company Mandiant to “detect, investigate and remediate the situation promptly at the end of 2011.”

The Chinese foreign ministry could not be reached for comment Saturday, but the Chinese government has said those accusations are baseless and that China itself is a victim of cyberattacks.

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The new cast of The Real Housewives of Vancouver: tension rife among the characters.

New drama, new stars

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS As a former correctional officer for a Dallas maximum security prison, Robin Reichman thought she had the thick skin needed to withstand the drama between the wealthy stars of The Real Housewives of Vancouver.

But when the single mother of two joined the reality show for its second season, which debuts Tuesday on Slice, she was shocked by how affected she was by the tension between cast members.

“What I didn’t expect is it hitting home so hard, like I was going to carry it home with me once the cameras were off,” the 46-year-old said in a recent telephone interview from Vancouver, insisting “nothing’s scripted” on the show.

“The ups and downs that you do when you go through a breakup — it’s the same thing when women fight and you’re ugly with one another.

“I’m not a malicious, mean, evil person, and so when I would see one of the women getting their feelings hurt or whatever, it affects me really deeply.”

Reichman is one of three Vancouverites who joined the series for what Slice bills as an “explosive” second season, alongside the seemingly ever-feuding season 1 stars Jody Claman, Mary Zilba and Ronnie Negus.

HOUSEWIVES OF VANCOUVER Also new to the series is Russian-born Ioulia Reynolds and Oshawa, Ont., native Amanda Hansen. Christina Kiesel and Reiko MacKenzie, who were in the first season that Slice calls “a massive hit” for the station, are not in season 2.

Asked why she signed on, Reichman quipped with a laugh, “Because I’m nuts.”

She then explained she thought it would open doors and get her mind off two major heartbreaks: The end of her 17-year marriage and seeing one of her twins die just three days after being born.

“I just didn’t want to spiral down in a depression and get fixated on what happened and what ruined my marriage,” said Reichman, who is described as living “a country chic lifestyle complete with two nannies” (she even has a Prada saddle for her thoroughbred horse).

“I figured this would be distraction enough and maybe something good would come out of it.... The show did distract me of the reality of that.... But I have to say that it added more drama, just in a different area of my life.”

Reichman didn’t let cameras film her children but in the first episode, she does reveal to Negus — who was a friend of a friend

prior to filming — that she lost a child.

She had mixed feelings about sharing such a personal story with viewers but wanted to let them know that a huge part of her life is her children, she said.

“I thought also it was important that people know emotionally I have room to freakin’ lose it, because I haven’t really had my breakdown yet,” she added.

“I kind of almost wanted to put that out there almost as an early justification, if you would, for perhaps my instability that I may show on camera.”

Hansen is also a single mother, with three kids aged six, eight and 11. A recovering alcoholic and self-proclaimed sex addict, she said she bought a one-way plane ticket to Vancouver at age 19 — with money she’d earned at a factory job — because she was “dying” for a change of scenery.

Now, the 34-year-old lives a cushy lifestyle as she goes through a divorce and tries to start up a Kombucha tea business.

Hansen said she joined the show on the suggestion of Claman’s daughter and fellow cast member Mia, who felt it would present possible career opportunities for her after being a stay-athome mom for 11 years.

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Warm Bodies 2.5 stars (out of four) Rate: PG Interspecies romance is never an easy sell.

As hard as the actors in Warm Bodies try, they’re let down by a premise that stretches things too far.

Nicholas Hoult (XMen: First Class) plays R, a 20-something zombie with no recollection of his past beyond the first letter of his name. While his character can groan and mutter a few words throughout, most of R’s dialogue is in the form of a voiceover.

Rugged rebellious Julie (Teresa Palmer) is out gathering supplies with her boyfriend Perry (Dave Franco) and a party of assorted human survivors when disaster strikes. They run into R and his zombie friend M (The Daily Show’s Rob Corddry) who are out hunting for lunch — fresh brains, of course.

A fight ensues as the fast-moving zombies quickly overpower the small human party.

But it’s not all tragedy. In the world of Warm Bodies, zombies can briefly experience the memories of a human by eating their brains. This is the gruesome complicating action that sparks the whole romance — R chews on Perry’s brain and looks over at his girlfriend Julie. Something in his dead heart awakens and he falls in love.

Smearing her with his zombie blood to

mask her scent from the others, R smuggles Julie back to the airport, where hundreds of undead have gathered to live.

Based on Isaac Marion’s novel of the same name, the story lacks the intensity of a typical zombie movie. There’s no virus or supernatural source to explain the scourge of undead.

That’s part of the problem — it’s not gruesome enough to please genre fans, but not nearly funny enough to be a comedy either. It tries to be a mixture of both and fails.

At the hideout, the gradually more human R has an apartment made from an old airplane, stuffed with trinkets and

records he swipes from town. Hoult does a good job of portraying R as a cool 20-something — who just happens to be dead — struggling to connect with a girl.

The two stars have great chemistry onscreen despite Hoult being limited by playing an emotionless, unexpressive zombie.

Aged zombies are called “bonies” — unremarkable CGI skeletons that are completely devoid of humanity. One might call them the full zombies, while the ones with remnants of personality are mere half-zombies.

R and Julie’s romance makes R more human, which somehow spreads to his friend M and the

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The allusions to Romeo and Juliet bludgeon the watcher throughout.

Hoult’s zombie is a classic Romeo down to his initial, and Julie, whose name is one letter away from Juliet, has a father (John Malkovich) who hates zombies. There’s even a requisite balcony scene.

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LOS ANGELES — Ben Affleck has won the top film honour from the Directors Guild of America for his CIA thriller Argo, further sealing its status as best-picture front-runner at the Academy Awards.

Saturday’s prize also normally would make Affleck a near shoo-in to win best-director at the Feb. 24 Oscars, since the Directors Guild recipient nearly always goes on to claim the same prize at Hollywood’s biggest night.

But Affleck surprisingly missed out on an Oscar directing nomination, along with several other key favourites, including fellow Directors Guild contenders Kathryn Bigelow for Zero Dark Thirty and Tom Hooper for Les Miserables.

Affleck’s Oscar snub has not hurt Argo and may even have earned it some favour among awards voters as an underdog favourite. Argo has dominated other awards since the Oscar nominations.

“I don’t think that this makes me a real director, but I think it means I’m on my way,” said Affleck, who won for just his third film behind the camera.

The Directors Guild honours continued Hollywood’s strange awards season, which could culminate with a big Oscar win for Affleck’s Argo.

The guild’s prize for best director typically is a final blessing for the film that goes on to win bestpicture and director at the Oscars.

Affleck can go only one-for-two at the Oscars, though. While Argo is up for best picture, the director’s branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences overlooked him for a directing slot.

Backstage at the Directors Guild honours, Affleck said he had nothing but respect for the academy and that “you’re not entitled to anything.”

“I’m thrilled and honoured that the academy nominated me as a producer of the movie,” Affleck said.

“I know our movie, we’re a little bit underdog and a little bit the little engine that could, and you take me out of it maybe helps ... it’s just about that picture. I feel like it’s OK, I’m really lucky, I’m in a good place.”

With 12 Oscar nominations, Steven Spielberg’s Civil War saga Lincoln initially looked like the Oscar favourite over such other potential favourites as Argo, Les Miserables and Zero Dark Thirty, since films generally have little chance of winning best picture if they are not nominated for best director.

Only three films have done it in 84 years, most recently 1989’s best-picture champ Driving Miss Daisy, which failed to earn a directing nomination for Bruce Beresford.

But Affleck’s Argo, in which he also stars as a CIA operative who hatches a bold plan to rescue six Americans during the hostage crisis in Iran, has swept up all the major awards since the Oscar nominations. Argo won best drama and director at the Golden Globes and top film honours from the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America.

Many of the same film professionals who vote in guild awards also cast ballots for the Oscars, so all the wins for Argo are a strong sign that the film has the inside track for best picture.

Milos Forman, a two-time Directors Guild and Oscar winner for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Amadeus, received the group’s lifetime-achievement award. Guild President Taylor Hackford let the crowd in a toast to Forman, who was ill and unable to attend.

Malik Bendjelloul won the guild’s documentary award for Searching for Sugar Man, his study of the fate of critically acclaimed but obscure 1970s singersongwriter Rodriquez. The film also is nominated for best documentary at the Oscars.

Jay Roach won the guild trophy for TV movies and miniseries for Game Change, his drama starring Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin in her 2008 vice-presidential run.

Roach said that he watched John McCain rush to choose Palin as his running-mate, potentially putting her second in line for the presidency.

“I said, ‘We gotta talk about this,”’ Roach joked.

Girls star Lena Dunham earned the guild honour for TV comedy, while Rian Johnson won for drama series for Breaking Bad. Dunham won for directing the pilot of Girls, which focuses on the lives of a group of women in their 20s.

“It is such an unbelievable honour to be in the company of the people in this room, who have made me want to do this with my life,” Dunham said.

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Open until suitable work schedule.

Please apply in person at * Good computer skills. candidate found. Only Please submit resumes: 4950 47 Ave. candidates chosen for an * Extensive travel is Attn: Human Resources No phone calls please interview will be contacted. required.

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THE RUSTY PELICAN is experience req’d. as full now accepting resumes for job training is provided.

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Industries 403-342-2024 or drop off We want to build a safety Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. in person at #120, 5002-55 culture, NOT enforce one.

2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax St. Red Deer. Only those Rig work - Vacuum / 403-347-1161 Phone calls considered will be contacted. Please submit resume to Truck Operators WILL NOT be accepted. hr@alstaroc.com or fax to Scheduled time off. Fax 780- 865- 5829 resume, & driver’s abstract, Please quote job to (403)786-9915 Oilfield # 68318. on your resume.

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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:

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BARDEN Oilfield Hauling Ltd. is looking for ticketed picker operators, exp’d Texas bed operators and exp’d. Swampers. All applicants must possess all oilfield tickets and positive attitude. Email or fax your resume to: bardentrucking@telus.net 403 341 3968

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is currently taking resumes for experienced Assistant Operators Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to (403)346-9420.

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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 ARMOR INC is looking for licensed diesel and suspension mechanic for light duty performance shop.

Diesel and transmission exp. preferred.

Bring resume to: 106 -6439 67 St. RD Phone 403-346-9188 or emal donavan@armorinc.ca

BWS FABRICATION INC. Is looking to fill the positions of

Journeyman Pipe Fitter

Vessel Fabrication an Asset The successful candidates shall possess the following skills and abilities: • Experience in the Oilfield & related equipment • Works well with others.

• Must be dependable, reliable.

• Exercise good organizational skills on the shop floor.

Those individuals with the appropriate qualifications may respond in strictest confidence to careers@bwsfabrication.com or Fax 403-343-6006

CLARK BUILDERS Now Hiring CAREPENTERS & LABORERS for work in Red Deer Apply at: Email: careers@ clarkbuilders.com Fax: 1-888-403-3051 www.clarkbuilders.com

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.

Furix Energy Inc. is looking for a Coating-Installer.

Must have minimum 5 years’ experience with Devoe products. Painting experience required. Fulltime position w/benefits.

Fax resumes to 403-348-8109 or call DarThe Tap House Pub & Grill ryl @ 403-396-2104. No req’s full and part time calls after 9 pm. cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue Something for Everyone between 2-5 pm.

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Viking Projects Ltd. is located in Lacombe Alberta and services all of Western Canada. We specialize in a variety of pipeline, facility and reclamation services.

We are looking for

PIPELINE PERSONNEL that work well in a team environment.

ASSOCIATIONS

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We are looking for motivated applicants meeting these criteria: - Enjoys challenges - Is dependable and responsible - Communicates well with others - Follows instructions - Is not afraid to ask questions

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Safety Tickets required:

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Valid driver’s licence an asset Please reply with resume to:

Email: reception@vikingprojects.ca Fax: 403-782-6856 3412 53rd Ave, Lacombe, AB T4L OB5 Phone: 403-782-2756 Website: www.vikingprojects.ca

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

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

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D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, Feb. 4, 2013

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

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The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone 309-3300.

SIGN INSTALLER req’d for local sign shop..

Must have at least 5 yrs exp. with sign fabrication & installation, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Valid driver’s license a must.

Computer skills an asset.

Wage to be negotiated.

Apply by fax 403-341-4014 or email only: office@questsigns.ca.

Truckers/ Drivers

Furix Energy Inc. is looking for F/T Contract B-Pressure Welders or F/T B-Pressure Welders.

Indoor shop work in Red Deer. Competitive rates & benefit packages.

Fax resumes to 403-348-8109 or call Darryl @ 403-396-2104.

No calls after 9 pm.

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FURIX Energy Inc. is looking for F/T Journeyman Pipe-Fitter. Will consider 2-3 year apprentice fitters.

Competitive wages & benefits. Consists of some field work. Fax resumes to 403-348-8109 or call Darryl @ 403-396-2104.

No calls after 9 pm.

Hoerbiger Canada Ltd is a leader in Technology in the Natural Gas Compression Industry. We are looking for experienced Natural Gas Engine & Gas Compressor Field Service Mechanics. We are also seeking a 1st year Apprentice. These opportunities are currently available at our Calgary Service center. Please email your resume to hoerbigercalgary @gmail.com

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Class 1 Drivers

Openings available for lease operators butane propane AB BC SK also company drivers positions available 4/4, 5/3, 6/2 scheduled shifts reply to main. office@bamssinc.com

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.

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

Fax resume to Human Resources at 403-845-5370 or email:

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

hr@pidherneys.com

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

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

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

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

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

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ACADEMIC Express

Journeyman and Apprentice

Adult Education and Training

PIPEFITTERS INDUSTRIAL INSULATORS Experience with Calcium Sillcate, Mineral Wool, and Utilidor panels in a tank or vessel manufacturing facility a definite asset.

B PRESSURE WELDERS An up to date Alberta “B” pressure certification is required.

Preference will be given to those with vessel experience.

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GED classes evening and days

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Math and Science in the trades Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be avail.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE WEST PARK

These are full-time permanent shop positions with competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

403-227-7796 Please Email Resume To: hr@bilton.ca

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Contractors

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

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BUSY B’S HANDYMAN SERVICES LTD. Res/Comm.Reno’s, repair and more. Give us a buzz @ 403-598-3857 Free quotes. WCB, insured.

Health Care

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FOOT CARE Handled With Care Licensed, mobile foot care.

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Massage Therapy

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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 Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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.

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CANADA MALTING COMPANY Assistant Elevator Manager ADULT CARRIERS Reporting to the Elevator NEEDED Manager, the Assistant Elevator Manager helps For delivery of effectively manage the day Red Deer Advocate to day safe operations of the elevator including by 6:30 a.m. buying malting quality Mon. through Fri. barley, shipping to specifi& 8:00. .am. on cation, and working with elevator employees.

Saturday in SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DEER PARK Minimum 5 years in the Dempsey St. area agricultural sector or grain industry. Some experience 79 papers in elevator operations $423/mo. would be an asset.

ALSO Demonstrated success in Davison Dr. area building and maintaining business relationships.

101 papers Demonstrated business $541/mo. management skills such as computer operations, LANCASTER AREA customer service skills, 77 PAPERS and problem solving skills. $412/MO. Self motivated with a high level of initiative. Well developed communication Call Jamie and interpersonal skills.

Please forward a cover 403-314-4306 letter and resume by end for more info of day Friday, January 25, ASSISTANT ELEVATOR 2013 to: Tanya Idt Human MANAGER Resources - CMC - Bawlf, Alberta tanya.idt@ Reporting to the Elevator canadamalting.com Manager, the Assistant Elevator Manager helps Classifieds effectively manage the day Your place to SELL to day safe operations of Your place to BUY the elevator including buying malting quality You can sell your guitar barley, shipping to specififor a song... cation, and working with or put it in CLASSIFIEDS elevator employees. and we’ll sell it for you!

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years in the agricultural sector or grain industry. Some experience NEWSPAPER in elevator operations CARRIERS would be an asset. DemREQUIRED onstrated success in building and maintaining business relationships.

Demonstrated business For afternoon management skills such as delivery once per computer operations, customer service skills, and week problem solving skills. Self motivated with a high level In the towns of: of initiative. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills. InterBlackfalds ested applicants should Lacombe forward a cover letter and Ponoka resume by end of day Stettler M o n d a y, F e b r u a r y 11 , 2013 to: Tanya Idt Human Call Rick Resources for more info tanya.idt@ canadamalting.com 403-314-4303 ATTN: I need 29 people now to lose weight & EARN $! Sherry 1-889-4635 Visit www.cashforlbs.com

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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.

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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

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.

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 Cust Service/Office/Ship/ Rec fast paced Mon-Fri 8-4 Apply @ Grand Central Stitchin 7, 7439 49 Ave Cr

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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

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Hiring Immediate FT & Casual

Furix Energy Inc. is looking for a F/T Journeyman Instrumentation Technician. Competitive rates & benefit packages. Fax resumes to 403-348-8109 or call Darryl @ 403-396-2104.

No calls after 9 pm.

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Target Canada is recruiting over 150 staff for their: r Flow Team r Cashier Team r Backroom Team r Pricing Team r Presentation Team r Brand Team r Fitting Room Team r Sales Floor Team r HR Team

Mini Job Fair Wednesday, February 6, 2013 9 a.m. - Noon Alberta Works Centre 2nd Floor, First Red Deer Place 4911 – 51 Street, Red Deer For more information, call 403-340-5353

LINDA’S CHINESE MASSAGE

Valentine’s Special

Bring loved one & the 2nd person is 1/2 price.

Open daily 9 am-9 pm.

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Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Painters/ Decorators

A COUPLE OF PAINTERS

Call for all your painting requirements. 15 yrs. exp.

Kory at 403-347-9068

FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629 JUNK REMOVAL, Yard/ Garden Serv. 588-2564

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Government

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Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

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HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

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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 403-885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

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DISPATCHER req’d.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Good communication, skills both verbal and written. Must have effective time management skills and able to multi task in a fast paced environment.

Experience preferred, but will train suitable applicant.

Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail 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

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Red Deer Valve & Fitting now hiring for a CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE. For over 30 years, Red Deer Valve & Fitting has been a leading fluid system components distributorship servicing Central Alberta with global resources, dedicated to outstanding customer service.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits along with a†strong work place culture of team work, communication and cooperation.

This full-time position is responsible for providing excellent customer service through: customer orders, product quotations, technical consultation, shipping/receiving and warehouse/inventory duties.

Please submit your resume electronically to careers @reddeer.swagelok.com or in person at #4 - 4910 78th Street, Red Deer.

SYNIK CLOTHING, Gasoline Alley. F/T - P/T Great pay for right person.

Apply within w/resume.

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Musical Instruments

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Rejected miner had 30 years experience, say unions

By THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — A mining company that was granted permits to bring 201 temporary foreign workers from China rejected multiple Canadian applicants who had exemplary qualifications, including one person with 30 years experience, say two trades unions after reviewing hundreds of refused resumes.

The unions have been fighting HD Mining in court over the firm’s insistence there was never a supply of qualified or interested Canadians in doing the work at the Murray River coal project near Tumbler Ridge, in northern British Columbia.

The labour groups say Canadians should have had the first rights to such jobs, disputing the firm’s claims it was forced to get permission to bring in temporary workers.

Now the unions contend they have documents that validate their assertions.

“Clearly the evidence after reviewing these resumes support what we’ve been doing all along and clearly there were qualified Canadians who should have had an opportunity at these jobs,” said Brian Cochrane, a spokesman for the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 115.

“It appears that some of them didn’t even have an opportunity for an interview.”

The engineers’ union and the Construction and Specialized Workers Union spent weeks in legal wranglings before the company agreed to hand over about 300 resumes last month to satisfy a Federal Court order.

The unions, which are more broadly seeking a ju-

dicial review of Ottawa’s decision to issue permits to the workers in the first place, say their findings justify the legal challenge.

They filed documents to the Federal Court late Friday outlining some of the qualifications found within the tossed resumes.

One applicant had more than 30 years of wide-ranging and extensive experience in all aspects of underground mining, while another had 20 years of experience, including three as an underground operations supervisor, according to their submission.

Other sample applicants had six years experience, including three in an underground coal mine, while another had completed an “underground miner hard rock common core” certificate.

At least three more had three years and experience installing ventilation, operating equipment and specializing in construction, diamond drilling and production. “(There was) a full gamut of obviously qualified people,” Cochrane argued.

But he said he’s still unclear as to why the company would have found the applicants unemployable.

“That part is hard to determine from my perspective. It just looks like the Canadian applicants were discounted.”

The judicial review is tentatively set to be heard in April.

HD Mining did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

But in a statement last month, its chairman repeated the company’s claim it sought and obtained the permits from the federal government “in the absence of being able to find Canadians qualified and interested to do this work.”

Hearings to address marine pipeline emergency response

By THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Despite years of planning for the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline and myriad legislative changes that will affect the project, the regulations and best practices from other jurisdictions where tankers tread have not been put in place for British Columbia, studies find.

One review of legislation in Washington state, Alaska, Norway and other jurisdictions that see the type of tanker traffic that the West Coast can expect if the pipelines are approved found room for improvement.

“Canada has a good safety record. Having said that, there are important things we can learn from different jurisdictions,” said Darryl Anderson, whose Wave Point Consulting has published several papers on the issues around the pipeline proposals in British Columbia.

The shipping industry is well-regulated in Canada, Anderson found, but the maritime sector too often makes improvements in response to a critical incident, he said.

Alaska, Washington and Norway “have a much more robust regulatory system and a much more robust assessment of risk prior to something happening, so you don’t just have to rely on a marine incident to bring about change.”

In particular, Anderson and his colleague, Joe Spears, recommend an independent agency responsible for conducting oil spill risk assessments and directing investment in spill prevention and response.

They suggest more stable funding for maritime policy measures, required emergency response drills, and the use of Canadian-flagged vessels for bulk oil transport.

Enbridge experts will return to Prince Rupert, B.C., on Monday, to resume testimony under oath about the $6 billion dollar pipeline project.

First up, they will be answering questions about one of the most contentious issues facing the Northern Gateway project: planning and response to marine oil spills.

The company has committed to “extended responsibility” for emergency response along the marine transportation routes. That would include spill response capacity even in the event of third-party tanker spills, but extended responsibility would not include clean-up costs or compensation.

“The tanker owner would remain the responsible party if a spill were to occur along the marine transportation routes,” Northern Gateway confirms in documents filed with the review panel.

John Carruthers, president of Northern Gateway Pipelines, said the company has gone well beyond the regulatory requirements in order to ease concerns.

“I think people have questions and from a project perspective we’re answering them. And I think there is recognition that some of the questions being asked are broader than any one project, and I think it’s appropriate for government to be looking at it from that broader perspective,” Carruthers said.

Commitments have been put in place by government and the company to guard against incidents, including the use of marine pilots familiar with the local area, cuttingedge navigational systems, and spill response capacity that is more than three times the Canadian standard.

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Ex-Marine charged in killing of author

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A 25-year-old Iraq war veteran charged with murdering former Navy SEAL and American Sniper author Chris Kyle and his friend turned a gun onto the pair while they were at a Texas shooting range, authorities said Sunday.

Eddie Ray Routh, of Lancaster, was arraigned early Sunday in the deaths of Kyle, 38, and Chad Littlefield, 35, at a shooting range at Rough Creek Lodge, about 50 miles (80 kilometres) southwest of Fort Worth. He was being held on one charge of capital murder and two charges of murder.

Capt. Jason Upshaw with the Erath County Sheriff’s Office said Routh used a semi-automatic handgun, which authorities later found at his home.

Upshaw said ballistics tests weren’t complete Sunday, but authorities believe it was the gun was used in the shootings. Upshaw declined to give any more details about the gun.

Routh has not made any comments indicating what his motive may have been, Upshaw said. Sheriff Tommy Bryant said Routh was unemployed and “may have been suffering from some type of mental illness from being in the military himself,” but he didn’t know if Routh was on any medication.

“I don’t know that we’ll ever know.

He’s the only one that knows that,” Upshaw said.

Bryant didn’t know if Routh was on any medication or whether the possible mental illness might be post-traumatic stress disorder.

The U.S. military confirmed Sunday that Routh was a corporal in the Marines from 2006 to 2010. He was deployed to Iraq in 2007 and Haiti in 2010. His current duty status is listed as reserve.

Routh is being held on $3 million bond. Authorities did not know whether Routh had a lawyer yet.

Kyle, a decorated veteran, wrote the bestselling book, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In this April 6, 2012, photo, former Navy SEAL and author of the book “American Sniper”, Chris Kyle poses in Midlothian, Texas. A Texas sheriff has told local newspapers that Kyle has been fatally shot along with another man on a gun range, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

Sniper in U.S. Military History, detailing his 150-plus kills of insurgents from 1999 to 2009. Kyle said in his book that Iraqi insurgents had put a bounty on his head. According to promotional information from book publisher William Morrow, Kyle deployed to Iraq four times.

Bryant said the trio went to the shooting range around 3:15 p.m. Saturday. A hunting guide came across the bodies of Kyle and Littlefield around 5 p.m. and called police.

Upshaw said autopsies were still pending and he could not say how many times the men were shot or where on their bodies they were hit.

After the shootings, Routh left the shooting range in Kyle’s black pickup truck, Bryant said, first going to his

sister’s home in Midlothian, where he told her and her husband what he had done. The couple called local police.

Routh arrived at his home in Lancaster, about 17 miles (27 kilometres) southeast of Dallas, at about 8 p.m. Police arrested him after a brief pursuit and took him to the Lancaster Police Department.

Travis Cox, the director of a nonprofit to help wounded veterans that Kyle helped found, told the Associated Press on Sunday that Kyle and Littlefield had taken Routh to the range.

Littlefield was Kyle’s neighbour and “workout buddy,” Cox said.

“What I know is Chris and a gentleman — great guy, I knew him well, Chad Littlefield — took a veteran out shooting who was struggling with PTSD

(post-traumatic stress disorder) to try to assist him, try to help him, try to, you know, give him a helping hand and he turned the gun on both of them, killing them,” Cox said.

A knock on the door at Routh’s last known address went unanswered Sunday. A for-sale sign was in front of the small, wood-framed home.

Kyle’s non-profit, FITCO Cares, provides at-home fitness equipment for emotionally and physically wounded veterans.

“Chris was literally the type of guy if you were a veteran and needed help he’d help you,” Cox said. “And from my understanding that’s what happened here. I don’t know how he came in contact with this gentleman, but I do know that it was not through the foundation.”

Cox described Littlefield as a gentle, kind-hearted man who often called or emailed him with ideas for events or fundraisers to help veterans. He said he was married and had children.

“It was just two great guys with Chad and Chris trying to help out a veteran in need and making time out of their day to help him. And to give him a hand. And unfortunately this thing happened,” Cox said.

Bryant seemed to confirm that scenario. The sheriff said Routh’s mother “may have reached out to Mr. Kyle to try to help her son.”

“We kind of have an idea that maybe that’s why they were at the range for some type of therapy that Mr. Kyle assists people with. And I don’t know if it’s called shooting therapy, I don’t have any idea,” Bryant said.

Lt. Cmdr. Rorke Denver, who served with Kyle on SEAL Team 3 in Iraq in 2006, called Kyle a champion of the modern battlefield. Denver wasn’t surprised that Kyle apparently used a shooting range to help someone with PTSD. “For us, for warriors, that’s a skill set that has become very familiar, very comfortable for us,” said Denver, a lieutenant commander in a reserve SEAL team.

Israel behind Syrian airstrike, defence minister strongly suggests

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MUNICH, Germany — Israel’s defence minister strongly signalled Sunday that his country was behind an airstrike in Syria last week, telling a high profile security conference that Israeli threats to take pre-emptive action against its enemies are not empty. “We mean it,” Ehud Barak declared.

Israel has not officially confirmed its planes attacked a site near Damascus, targeting ground-to-air missiles apparently heading for Lebanon, but its intentions have been beyond dispute. During the 22 months of civil war in Syria, Israeli leaders have repeatedly expressed concern that high-end weapons could fall into the hands of enemy Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese militants.

For years, Israel has been charging that Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iran have been arming Hezbollah, which fought a monthlong war against Israel in 2006.

U.S. officials say the target was a convoy of sophisticated Russian SA-17 anti-aircraft missiles. Deployed in Lebanon, they could have limited Israel’s ability to gather intelligence on its enemies from the air.

Over the weekend, Syrian TV broadcast video of the Wednesday attack site for the first time, showing destroyed vehicles and a damaged building identified as a scientific research centre. The U.S. officials said the airstrike hit both the building and the convoy.

Turkey, which seeks the ouster of Assad and supports the opposition that is fighting against his regime, harshly criticized Israel regarding the airstrike in Syria. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday that Israel engaged in “state terror” and he suggested that its allies have nurtured wrongdoing on the part of the Jewish state.

“Those who have from the very beginning looked in the wrong direction and who have nourished and raised Israel like a spoiled child should always expect such things from Israel,” Turkey’s Hurriyet Daily News quoted Erdogan as saying.

Erdogan, who also criticized Iran for support-

ing Syria, is a frequent critic of Israel, a former ally of Turkey. Relations hit a low in 2010 when Israeli troops raided a Gaza-bound Turkish aid ship, and nine activists on board were killed. Both sides accused each other of initiating the violence.

In his comments Sunday in Munich, Barak came close to confirming that his country was behind the airstrike.

“I cannot add anything to what you have read in the newspapers about what happened in Syria several days ago,” Barak told the gathering of top diplomats and defence officials from around the world.

Then he went on to say, “I keep telling frankly that we said — and that’s proof when we said something we mean it — we say that we don’t think it should be allowed to bring advanced weapons systems into Lebanon.” He spoke in heavily accented English.

In Syria, Assad said during a meeting with a top Iranian official that his country would confront any aggression, his first comment on the airstrike.

“Syria, with the awareness of its people, the might of its army and its adherence to the path of resistance, is able to face the current challenges and confront any aggression that might target the Syrian people,” Assad was quoted as saying by the state news agency SANA. He made the remarks during a meeting with Saeed Jalili, the head of Iran’s National Security Council. Iran is Syria’s closest regional ally. Jalili, on a three-day visit to Syria, has pledged Tehran’s continued support for Assad’s regime.

Jalili, who also serves as his country’s top nuclear negotiator, condemned the Israeli raid, stressing that it has proven the “aggressive nature of Israel and its threat of the region’s security and stability.”

The chief of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that Tehran also hopes Syria will strike back against Israel.

Syrian opposition leaders and rebels have criticized Assad for not responding to the airstrike, calling it proof of his weakness and acquiescence to the Jewish state.

The Syrian defence minister, Gen. Fahd Jassem al-Freij, said Israel attacked the centre because rebels were unable to capture it. Al-Freij called the

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Syrian man carries his sister who was wounded in a government airstrike hit the neighborhood of Ansari, in Aleppo, Syria, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. The Britain-based activist group Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which opposes the regime, said government troops bombarded a building in Aleppo’s rebel-held neighborhood of Eastern Ansari that killed over 10 people.

rebels Israel’s “tools.” He told the state TV, “The heroic Syrian Arab Army, that proved to the world that it is a strong army and a trained army, will not be defeated.”

Ahmad Ramadan, an opposition leader, said Syria’s claim that the rebels are co-operating with Israel “is an attempt by the regime to cover its weakness in defending the country against foreign aggression.”

He spoke by telephone from Turkey.

While Israel has remained officially silent on the airstrike, there seemed little doubt that Israel carried it out, especially given the confirmation from the U.S., its close ally.

Israel has a powerful air force equipped with U.S.-made warplanes and has a history of carrying out air raids on hostile territory. In recent years, Israel has been blamed for an air raid in Syria in 2007 that apparently struck an unfinished nuclear reactor and an arms convoy in Sudan believed to be delivering weapons to Hamas.

Israel has not confirmed either raid, but military officials routinely talk about a “policy of prevention” meant to disrupt the flow of arms to its enemies.

In the days preceding the airstrike, the Israeli warnings were heightened. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a series of dire comments about the threat posed by Syria’s weapons.

Israel considers any transfer of these advanced weapons to be unacceptable “game changers” that would change the balance of power in the region.

Israel has grown increasingly jittery as the Arab Spring has swept through the Middle East, bringing with it a rise of hostile Islamist elements. While Assad is a bitter enemy, Israel’s northern front with Syria has remained quiet for most of the past 40 years.

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Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In this photo released by the Boston Fire Department via Twitter, firemen work to remove injured passengers from a bus that hit a bridge as it traveled along Soldiers Field Road in Boston Saturday night, Feb. 2, 2013.

Officials said the bus carrying 42 people was traveling from Harvard University home to Pennsylvania when it struck the overpass.

After Harvard visit, dozens in U.S. high school group injured in bus crash

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON — After a visit to Harvard University, dozens in a group of high school students and their adult chaperones were injured when their charter bus hit a bridge after police say the driver failed to heed low-clearance warning signs.

One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and three with serious injuries, the Boston Emergency Medical Services said. Thirty-five people were injured, Massachusetts state police said.

The Calvary Coach bus was carrying 42 people and was heading back to the Philadelphia area when it struck an overpass on Soldier’s Field Road in Boston, a major crosstown road, at around 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Massachusetts State Police said. Some passengers were trapped for more than an hour as rescue crews worked to free them.

Authorities said the bus did not belong on the road, where a 10-foot (3-meter) height limit is in place and oversized vehicles are not authorized.

State police said the driver “failed to heed signs” warning of the height limit and will likely be cited for an over-height violation. The investigation will determine if he faces more serious charges, state police said. The driver was not injured.

The driver, Samuel J. Jackson, looked down at his GPS and saw the bridge when he looked up but it was

too late to avoid hitting it, Ray Talmedge, owner of the Philadelphia-based Calvary Coach Bus company, told WCAU-TV. No one answered the phone Sunday at a number listed for Jackson in Philadelphia.

Talmedge, who said he didn’t know anything about the road restrictions, said Jackson also drives a school bus.

State police say they’ll investigate how long Jackson was driving on Saturday.

The students were part of a Destined for a Dream Foundation group, Talmedge said. Officials with the Bristol, Pennsylvania-based group, a non-profit that helps underprivileged youth, refused to comment on the crash when reached by phone.

The group’s Facebook page said the trip to Harvard was to “visit the campus, sit with the office of cultural advancement, followed by a tour of the campus ... followed by Harvard Square (shopping, eating, site seeing...etc...) This should be a fun time for all!”

None of those injured was identified, and state police said they did not know how many of the injured were adults and how many were juveniles.

The bus suffered significant damage in the crash.

The front part of the roof was pushed in while the centre section bowed downward. Photos posted on the Fire Department’s website showed firefighters standing on the top of the bus using boards to extract people. The last victim was freed from the bus around 9 p.m., according to the department.

WASHINGTON — New Secretary of State John Kerry reached out to Israeli and Palestinian leaders in phone calls this weekend, assuring them the Obama administration will continue to pursue a Mideast peace agreement while recognizing the individual concerns on both sides.

Kerry told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his and President Barack Obama’s commitment to support Israel’s security and to pursue a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Netanyahu updated Kerry on his work to form a new government. They also discussed Iran and Syria, and pledged to work together closely.

Kerry commended the Israeli decision to release frozen tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority as an important step. Israel’s monthly tax transfers to the Palestinians — the result of taxes and customs duties that Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinians — are a key element in the Palestinian government budget.

In his conversation Sunday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Kerry said Obama “is very interested in the peace process and aware of the economic hardships of the Palestinian people,” Abbas spokesman Nabel Abu Rdeneh said. Rdeneh also noted that Kerry said he would visit the region for further talks with Abbas “to preserve the political path.” No time was set for the visit.

The State Department said Kerry spoke of his personal commitment to peace between Israelis and the Palestinians. Kerry pledged to continue efforts to get Congress to release budget support funds for the Palestinian Authority and noted the positive step the Israelis had taken by releasing the tax revenues.

The department also said Kerry spoke with Israeli President Shimon Peres on Saturday about the formation of the country’s new government, and said the two “exchanged views” on the peace process and regional matters.

On a busy first weekend as America’s top diplomat, Kerry also: ● Talked with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and agreed to work closely together to prepare for the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Washington later this month. He thanked Kishida for the role Japan plays in Afghanistan, Myanmar and in support of the Syrian opposition. ● Talked with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and agreed on the need to ensure that North Korea understands that it will face significant consequences from the international community if it continues its provocative behaviour. ● Got an update from Turkey’s foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, about the investigation into Friday’s suicide bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. ● Spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird about Iran, Mali and the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada to Texas.

Obama says women should be allowed in combat roles

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Sunday that gays should be allowed in the Boy Scouts and women should be allowed in military combat roles, weighing in on two storied American institutions facing proposals to end long-held exclusions.

The president’s comments in a preSuper Bowl interview on CBS television come ahead of this week’s meeting of the Boy Scouts’ national executive board. A proposal to open up the Scouts’ membership to gays is expected to be discussed and possibly voted on at the gathering in Texas.

The Boy Scouts emphatically reaffirmed the no-gays policy just seven months ago, but announced last week they were considering changing the stance. Instead of mandatory exclusion of gays, the different religious and civic groups that sponsor Scout units would be able to decide for themselves how to address the issue — either maintaining the exclusion or opening up their membership.

The White House said in a statement last August that Obama opposed the gay ban. Obama, like presidents for the last century, serves as honorary president of the group. The president’s

comment Sunday was his first since the group announced it was considering a policy change.

“My attitude is that gays and lesbians should have access and opportunity the same way everybody else does in every institution and walk of life,” Obama said. “The Scouts are a great institution that are promoting young people and exposing them to opportunities and leadership that will serve people for the rest of their lives. And I think nobody should be barred from that.”

Obama also had previously issued a statement supporting the Pentagon’s decision last month to open up frontline combat jobs to women, but the interview with CBS’ Scott Pelley included his first publicly spoken comments on the matter since the announcement.

He said women are already serving in combat “as a practical matter.”

“When they’re in theatre in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, they are vulnerable,” he said. “They are wounded, and they’ve been killed. And they have carried out their jobs with extraordinary patriotism and distinction.”

The policy change overturns a 1994 rule prohibiting women from being assigned to smaller ground combat units, and is expected to open up more than 230,000 combat positions that have

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Obama said he meets “extraordinary women in uniform who can do everything that a man can and more.” He gave the example of one of his military aides, who he estimated is only about 5 feet (1.5 metres) tall and 100 pounds (45 kilograms).

“You put a 50-pound (22.5-kilogram) pack on her, and she can do things that you or me would keel over doing. And so the truth is that women are serving. They are taking great risks. What we should not do is somehow prevent them from advancing in an institution that we all revere.”

On the economy, Obama said that although more revenue has to be raised to reduce the deficit, it can be done without raising income tax rates again.

He said the answer is “smart spending cuts,” reducing waste in the health care system, and closing loopholes and deductions like offshore tax havens that benefit a few high income earners but not most Americans.

“There’s no doubt we need additional revenue coupled with smart spending reductions in order to bring down our deficit,” he said. “We can do it in a gradual way so it doesn’t have a huge impact.”

Coming before the Super Bowl, Obama had to expect he’d be asked about his recent comment that if he had a son, he would have to think long and hard about letting him play football because of safety concerns. Obama said he feels differently about the National Football League, where the players are well-compensated adults who know the risks, but the threat of concussions has to give parents pause about letting youth and children play.

“I want to make sure we are doing everything we can to make the sport safer, and that means the game’s probably going to evolve a little bit,” Obama said. “For those of us who like to see a big hit and enjoy the rock ’em, sock ’em elements of the game, we’re probably going to be occasionally frustrated.

“But I do think we want to make sure that after people have played the game, that they’re going to be OK,” he said.

The Obamas were hosting their own Super Bowl party for friends and family at the White House. In honour of the two teams, the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, they were serving Chesapeake crabcakes and San Francisco cioppino stew with sourdough toast.

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