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Social policy shift draws ire

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Alberta’s government will be shifting away from its role as service provider, funder and legislator to more “influencer, convener and partner” according to its new Social Policy Framework announced on Thursday.

Fred Scaife, executive director of Red Deer Food Bank, said that’s government-speak for reduced funding to impoverished Albertans.

“It’s absolutely reprehensible. No matter how you slice this, this is nothing short of them saving money on poor people,” Scaife said in reaction to the policy blueprint developed for the social challenges Albertans face.

He said the province has a $6-billion shortfall and they’re picking on the most vulnerable Albertans,

the people with no voice.

“What they’re doing is no different than what they’ve done with hospitals, what they’ve done with schools,” Scaife said.

“When I went to school, my mother never had to do bingos. We didn’t have to pay for the field trips.

When I was a kid in hospital for the first time, I wasn’t in a hospital wing that had been bought with charitable dollars and treated with equipment that had been bought with charitable dollars. That equipment and that hospital wing were the responsibility of the government. That’s why we pay taxes.”

The framework says social policy change is being driven by the growing complexity of individuals’ needs as the population becomes more diverse, and significant demographic changes and sustainability challenges from population growth, changing immigration patterns and aging baby boomers. Rapid increases in the cost of living and housing are inten-

Scammell enters Sports Hall of Fame

sifying pressures on Albertans and increasing the disparity between the rich and poor.

The framework has been released prior to the March 7 provincial budget.

Robert Mitchell, CEO of United Way of Central Alberta, said non-profits are worried about the upcoming budget.

“Is it going to be just talk and rhetoric or are they going to put some dollars in here and partner potentially with the non-profit sector,” Mitchell said.

Over 31,000 Albertans participated in the creation of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework — online, in community conversations, and through surveys.

They identified four main goals for social policy: reduce inequality; protect vulnerable people; create a person-centered system of high-quality services; and enable collaboration and partnerships.

Please see POLICY on Page A2

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WINS 2013 BELL MEMORIAL AWARD

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A longtime Central Alberta outdoor sports writer has been inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.

Bob Scammell, winner of the 2013 Bell Me- OTHER INDUCTEES B1 morial Award, was one of 10 inductees honoured for 2013 during special ceremonies held in various venues across Alberta on Thursday.

Scammell is being praised for his long career as an outdoor sports writer, photographer, activist and organizer since the 1960s.

His weekly columns have been a popular feature in many Alberta newspapers, including Bob Scammell the Red Deer Advocate, and his works describing the excellent hunting and angling opportunities in Alberta have appeared in many provincial, national and international magazines.

He also published three successful books. His columns and articles on conservation have won national awards and helped save public lands. Scammell was also recognized for volunteering in various outdoor organizations, including Alberta Fish and Game Association and Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Inside the Hall of Fame on Red Deer’s outskirts, Scammell said he was honoured and somewhat overwhelmed by the recognition. Among those who nominated him was Joe McLaughlin, former managing editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Scammell, 75, writes about hunting and fishing.

These are often called the “blood sports” — a term he gets annoyed at.

“The real blood sports we know are football, baseball and so forth,” said Scammell. “These other sports or activities are followed by just about everybody. So it’s a little unusual for an outdoor sports writer to be honoured.”

He figures this recognition honours those who follow these outdoor sports well into their lives. One of his favourite writers is William Faulkner, who wrote The Bear, a story about an annual hunting expedition.

“If you love the outdoors and the things you do out there, they sort of get you waxing lyrical — once in a while you write about it,” said Scammell. “I also get concerned about the resources — our public land, our water. You get that connection and write about them.”

Scammell’s mother was a journalist and then he began writing at 16. Health issues concerning his legs have caused him to stop enjoying some things in the outdoors, but he can still do something he’s passionate about. And that’s writing.

Another Advocate writer who received the Bell Memorial Award is Danny Rode. The longtime sports writer was inducted in 1999. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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Darcy Sully, left, and Clayton Zacharias put a light coat of wax on a cedar carving of an eagle head by B.C. artist Luke Marston. The 15-foot-tall sculpture called ‘Portuguese Joe’ will be cast in bronze at the Harman Sculpture Foundry south west of Red Deer over the next few months and then returned to Vancouver, B.C., where it will be permanently installed in Stanley Park. ‘It is a beautiful piece,’ said Stephan Harman who along with his team will be casting the work at his foundry. ‘It is going to look beautiful in bronze.’ A second casting of the work may be undertaken for installation in Portugal if funding can be arranged said Harman.

Consumers driving demand for chemical-free foods: Organic Alberta

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR With some 350 certified-organic producers and processors on its membership roster, Organic Alberta has come a long way since its inception as Going Organic in 2004.

Becky Lipton, the non-profit association’s executive director, said inquiries about organic production continue to come in on a regular basis — although the recent economic downturn and surge in prices for conventional agricultural commodities did result in the loss of a handful of members.

What’s pushed organic food production from a niche market to a mainstream industry? It’s been more of a pull, said Lipton, who credits consumers for creating the demand for chemical-free foods.

“I think that has been happening probably over the last decade.”

In fact, said Lipton, Canada’s organic food market

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is now the fifth largest in the world. The corridor from Calgary to north of Edmonton is a hotbed of organic production and consumption, with a growing appetite for organic meats.

“Organic Alberta is working with all of our different producers who are ranchers to be able to scale up in order to fill that demand,” she said. “There’s more demand than we have supply.”

Many of Organic Alberta’s members were in Olds this week for the association’s 2013 conference. Prospective members were also on hand, and the agenda included presentations like Organics 101: Introduction to the fundamentals of organics.

Lipton said she fields a lot of questions about entering the industry.

“Getting into organics is very challenging,” she acknowledged. “There are a number of tools that you have in conventional production that you wouldn’t have access to in organics.”

Please see ORGANIC on Page A2

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Dispatch technology may affect volunteer firefighter duties

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POLICY: Framework also applauded Mitchell said the goals do align with goals of United Way agencies.

Both Mitchell and Mayor Morris Flewwelling applauded the creation of the framework.

“Social issues tend to get sidetracked quite easily in tough economic times,” Flewwelling said.

And he preferred to believe Premier Alison Redford was not out going to take the province’s financial woes out on the least-abled Albertans.

Collaboration and partnerships are a big part of the framework.

Flewwelling said Family and Community Support Services, where the province provides 80 per cent of funding for communities to design and deliver social programs, is an example of how well partnerships can work.

“You don’t build an enormous provincial bureaucracy. You have local agencies responsive to local

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Nicole Forester playing Headie and Logan Shave as Finch play out a scene from the Lindsay Thurber High School production of ‘How to Succeed At Business Without Really Trying’ during a rehearsal Thursday. The show opens at the Memorial Centre with an evening performance Saturday, March 2, a public matinee on Sunday, March 3, and other evening shows Thursday and Friday March 7 and 8. Curtain is 7:30 p.m. for evening shows and 2:00pm for the matinee on March 3. A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, the musical follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive.

Doors are open half an hour prior to showtime — and it is rush seating! To buy tickets, go to LTCHS Community Programs or call (403) 342-1059.

Oilpatch company under investigation

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer oilpatch company is under investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Early Thursday morning, officers from the criminal investigation section executed a search warrant at Lee Specialities Ltd. at 7739 Edgar Industrial Way in Edgar Industrial Park.

The company’s 125 or so employees were detained in three charter buses during the search.

Sean Best, a Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson, said the warrant was related to allegations of violations under the Customs Act and the Special Economic Measures Act. needs and we’ve had huge success.”

Flewwelling said the province has also put a real effort into ending homelessness.

“Ten years ago the province didn’t put any money into homelessness and housing at all, nor did the federal government. Communities were just left to drift. Now what you’ve got is the provinces and feds coming together and there are housing programs and rent subsidy programs and so on. And this is managed all locally, but funded largely by the province.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

ORGANIC: Alternatives to chemical treatments Crop farmers, for example, often find it tough to control weeds without the use of herbicides.

“We deal with it by building a multi-year crop plan,” said Lipton, describing how a strategic rotation of crops helps minimize weed pressures and balance nutrient consumption.

To address the absence of chemical fertilizers, farmers often grow a cover crop that they turn back into the field rather than harvest.

“It is an ongoing investigation,” said Best. “Any other further information would not be appropriate because we do not want to compromise the investigation.”

The company has operated in Red Deer since 1999 and services national and international markets.

According to its website, Lee recently opened a new sister company in the United States.

The company manufactures pressure control equipment, production logging tools, depth tension devices, and associated equipment.

The company declined comment when contacted by the Red Deer Advocate.

The shop was back in business late Thursday afternoon. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com “That’s a great way to feed the soil, to regenerate the health of the soil, and also deal with your weed pressures because you’re not letting them go to seed.”

In the case of livestock, there are also alternatives to chemical treatments for problems like parasites, said Lipton. Pasture land can be grazed in sections so that the next generation of pests don’t reinfect animals.

“It’s really about creating a whole management system plan, so you can pre-emptively deal with any kind of issue like that you would have.”

Information about transitioning into organic production can be obtained from the Organic Alberta website, or by calling Lipton at her Edmonton office.

Consumer information is also available through the association. Its website contains links to producers and processors of a variety of organic foods — from grains to beef, and fruits to wines.

“We’ve got kind of the whole gamut in there,” said Lipton.

Organic Alberta conducts marketing campaigns, and advocates on behalf of the industry.

The Organic Alberta website can be found at organicalberta.org. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Dispatch technology may play a role in an increase in the number of times volunteer firefighters are called out to medical emergencies because ambulances aren’t immediately available.

Keith Boras, Lacombe County’s manager of environmental and protective services, met with Alberta Health Services officials earlier this month to discuss the issue and gave a report to council on Thursday.

Boras said unlike many dispatch centres, Red Deer dispatch can’t track ambulances locations on screen in real time through the use of automated vehicle location technology. That makes it more difficult to determine the closest ambulance to a call.

The issue of volunteer firefighters — many with only standard first aid training — being dispatched to life-threatening emergency calls, such as heart attacks and strokes, was raised recently in the City of Lacombe.

Concerns about liability and putting firefighters into situations they aren’t trained for, prompted council to limit the fire department’s role in those cases.

Council voted to direct administration to develop new fire response guidelines, which would limit the Lacombe Fire Department’s emergency medical response to assisting ambulance attendants with patient lifts assists from buildings or confined areas.

Volunteers will also continue to provide initial first aid at motor vehicle collisions, fire and rescue calls.

Boras said since then other fire chiefs have shared similar concerns with Lacombe Fire Chief Ed van Delden.

“Certainly it’s not isolated. It’s been happening in other places.”

The issue has not been a problem in Lacombe County. Only two of Lacombe Fire Department’s 16 emergency medical calls last year were in the county. Only one of those fell outside volunteer firefighters’ usual duties. In that case, an 89-year-old man had fallen and was unconscious at a seniors home.

Boras said some county volunteer firefighters welcome taking on emergency medical response duties and some have higher levels training than standard first aid.

“There is interest in fire departments, but it’s really split. It’s not unanimous either way.”

In Alix, all volunteers are trained to be emergency medical responders, a higher level of training.

Since there have been so few calls for county volunteer firefighters to go take medical emergency calls, no recommendation was made for council to follow the City of Lacombe’s lead. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Minister accused of interference QUEUE-JUMPING INQUIRY

EDMONTON — The head of Alberta’s queuejumping inquiry is accusing Health Minister Fred Horne of interfering with its work by setting unrealistic deadlines.

Commission head John Vertes told the inquiry Thursday that Horne wrote him a letter on Feb. 19 rejecting Vertes’s request for an extension on the April 30 deadline to submit his report to the legislature.

Vertes said logistical problems and extra evidence make it impossible for him to submit a full report by then.

“Anyone familiar with the history of commissions of inquiry in Canada — both federal and provincial — knows that requests for an extension of time are not unusual,” Vertes said in Calgary after the commission finished calling witnesses.

“To reject such a request is unprecedented.

“Not only is such a rejection unprecedented, it borders on an interference with the independence of this commission, since it would require me to rush through a report that would not be as complete or thorough as I would want.”

Vertes said he knew in January that the commission would go overtime and asked Horne on Jan. 22 for a six-month extension.

He said Horne’s rejection letter didn’t arrive until a month later and did not give reasons for saying no.

Vertes said he could have shut down the hearings at that point and met the April 30 deadline with an “incomplete” report or continued the hearings knowing he’d be late with his summation.

He chose the latter.

“To do otherwise would be a disservice to the people of Alberta,” he said.

“They, as well as the participants in this inquiry, deserve a report that is comprehensive, thorough and carefully reasoned.”

Vertes said he has asked Horne to reconsider the deadline decision.

In an interview, Horne declined to comment on the reasons for the initial refusal, citing cabinet

confidentiality. He said he will take Vertes’ latest request back to the table.

“We will carefully consider it,” said Horne.

The minister dismissed Vertes’ suggestion that the government is interfering with the inquiry’s work.

Horne said he has been careful not to comment in public on developments at the hearing.

“There is no basis for any allegation there has been interference,” Horne said.

In the meantime, Vertes plans to plow ahead with final submissions in early April and hand in his report late by Aug. 31.

In the last three months, the inquiry has heard from 68 witnesses, which has generated 3,000 pages of testimony and 158 exhibits.

Vertes said even with the extension he expects the inquiry will stay within its $10-million budget.

Delays could not have been avoided, he added.

There were logistical challenges setting up the public hearings in Edmonton and Calgary. He also said the commission had to deal with new and emerging evidence.

Vertes’s comments underscore difficulties his inquiry has encountered because, as he pointed out last month, it does not revolve around a single defined event, but is instead looking for trends.

The task is further complicated because Vertes was mandated to look only for current examples of queue-jumping.

Lawyers for some of the parties have argued that he therefore couldn’t look into the past. Commission lawyers have countered that only by exploring past queue-jumping could it be determined whether it was still occurring.

In the end, all parties seem to have informally agree to more or less go as far back as 2008 and 2009, when the province was squeezing all health regions into the Alberta Health Services superboard.

The inquiry was criticized early on as a waste of time as it uncovered isolated cases of random queuejumping.

But that changed in January when clerks from Cal-

gary’s Forzani and MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre came forward to testify to a queue-jumping scheme linked to a private boutique health clinic.

Since then, the inquiry has heard evidence that the Helios Wellness Centre and the publicly funded Forzani clinic both rent space from the University of Calgary.

The founder of Helios, University of Calgary radiology professor Dr. Chen Fong, has testified that Helios patients pay $10,000 a year for yoga, diet, and exercise advice and that, in turn, Helios donates $200,000 or more a year to the university.

The inquiry has also heard testimony that from 2008 to 2012 Dr. Ron Bridges — an associate dean in the university’s faculty of medicine and the founder of the Forzani clinic — moved Helios patients to the front of the line at the public centre to be tested for colon cancer in weeks while everyone else waited years.

Bridges has testified he didn’t go through normal booking procedures, but denied trying to get Helios patients fast-tracked.

The issue raised larger concerns about the role of private clinics operating alongside the public system and doctors who work simultaneously in both spheres.

Even with the extra testimony, the inquiry has still been accused of ignoring key evidence, including reports that queue-jumping led to needless deaths of lung cancer patients waiting for surgery more than a decade ago.

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Taxpayer watchdog wants audit after highincome earners found in social housing

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says it has discovered a person making $112,000 a year living in subsidized housing in northern Alberta.

The federation says it’s also found other cases where medium- to high-income earners were given housing intended for the poor by the Heart River Housing Agency.

“When you’re at $112,000 a year you might not be Mr. Burns, but you are not in need of social housing,” said Alberta director Derek Fildebrandt, referencing the rich character in the television show The Simpsons.

Heart River Housing has its headquarters in High Prairie, about 360 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.The taxpayers federation used access-to-information laws to obtain the information.

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ST. ALBERT — An Edmonton-area school board has become the second in Alberta to vote in favour of drafting a policy that deals with sexual orientation and gender identity in its schools.

Three of the five trustees with St. Albert Public Schools voted Wednesday night in favour of the stand-alone policy.

The motion is aimed at securing the safety and well-being of sexual minority students, staff and their families.

The Alberta School Boards Association last year rejected a sexual minorities policy.

The proposal came from the Edmonton Public School Board, which was the first in the province to approve such a policy.

The association says policies already exist to protect all children from harassment and discrimination, and believes a stand-alone policy would single out a specific group.

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Fildebrandt said the $112,000 earner was paying $725 a month for a three-bedroom place in 2012. The person has been there for 12 years.

He said another person earning more than $82,000 also received subsidized housing, along with seven others with incomes between $46,800 and $56,000.

“If you’re making between $47,000 and $56,000 a year, you’re not rich but you’re not in need of social housing. I think a lot of people will be surprised at $56,000 you can potentially land yourself social housing,” said Fildebrandt.

A request for comment from Heart River Housing was not returned Thursday.

The agency’s website says “family housing units are available for households of modest means.”

It says rent includes utilities and is based on 30 per cent of gross total household income.

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efficient and high-quality care, patients must be prioritized based on their actual need and the urgency of their condition, not their social status or personal connections.

The key to successfully reducing discrimination is to recognize that it is a universal tendency that is embedded in our human nature, rather than a failing limited to those who are “unenlightened.”

Discrimination does not occur only when an individual harbours overt prejudice or hatred towards a certain group of people.

We are all prone to discriminate on the basis of unconscious biases that can guide our decision-making, especially when those decisions have to be made quickly, under pressure, or on the basis of limited information.

Every one of us needs to be mindful of the risk of discriminating whenever we are making decisions about people, especially those over whom we have some degree of power or influence.

Even more importantly, we need to establish robust systems, policies, and procedures that reduce the potential for our biases to play a role in our decision-making.

For example, when employers are hiring, they should review “blinded” resumés in which the applicants’

names have been blanked out, thus forcing the employer to focus on the applicants’ actual qualifications rather than their sex or ethnicity.

In the medical realm, physicians who are accepting new patients should do so on a first-come, first served basis.

Prospective patients should not be subjected to a “screening visit” — sometimes known as a “patient audition” — at which the physician decides whether or not to accept the individual as a patient.

Any screening process creates enormous potential for discrimination, yet nine per cent of the physicians’ offices in our study engaged in this practice.

In Ontario, the College of Physicians and Surgeons has a formal policy that calls for physicians to accept patients on a first-come, first-served manner and explicitly states that it is inappropriate to screen potential patients.

Such a policy should be strictly enforced and monitored across Canada.

Physicians should welcome this action with open arms — in the interest of fairness to patients, and to set a good example for all in the fight against discrimination.

Stephen Hwang is an expert adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a practising physician in general internal medicine at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital.

LETTERS Opening a dangerous door It has been very interesting to follow the political firestorm surrounding the Keystone XL discussion.

On both sides, there have been passionate debates, embittered demonstrations on both sides of the border, and almost hot-air-powered rancorous diatribes that we have scarcely seen in this country since John A. pushed the railroad through.

While the economic benefits of the XL pipeline are non-debatable, we have to ask what other costs have not been counted. The environmental costs will be extreme, and paid by future generations, not us today.

The land use issues are monumental, and have seemingly been swept aside by the various governmental groups. Land use groups have universally declared the routes dangerous, irresponsible and self serving.

Some groups have gone as far (gasp) as to suggest an Albertan facility to refine fuel. Others have suggested shipments to China via the railway. All good suggestions, with valid points, but I think they miss the point here.

Alberta has already thumbed our political nose at B.C., and here we are, ready to do that to Saskatchewan. I saw a graphic depicting the existing XL pipeline route to the States, and guess what? We already have a pipeline to the refinery.

It’s true. One problem with it though, it runs through Saskatchewan — not Alberta. So, instead of passing any economic benefits to Albertans, our neighbours to the east gain.

In short, the new XL pipeline route pays homage to the fact that Alberta is king, and B.C. and Saskatchewan are pretenders. Nothing else. Our tax regime is the best and bound to benefit cash-starved, spending-it-faster-than-we-make-it Alberta.

If we, as a country, are to serve each other, this should not be a debate. The line exists.

Is this another test of big business successfully lobbying the wide open Oilberta government? I would suggest it is, and perhaps this is setting the tone for more exports.

What a dangerous door we are opening. May we be prudent with our resources and tough with our leaders. We do deserve better.

In praise of stupidity

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Problem is not ‘uniquely Canadian’ Re: Feb. 27 editorial, We must break the cycle The OurView piece by Cameron Kennedy opens with the statement “The Indian residential schools system is a uniquely Canadian wound that will be very slow to heal.”

While I agree that this is a “wound that will be very slow to heal,” a few minutes of research on the Internet reveals that this issue is clearly not “uniquely Canadian,” as stated by Mr. Kennedy. Indian residential schools also were instituted in the United States, beginning in 1879 at the Carlisle Indian Residential School in Carlisle, Pa. The school was founded by a Capt. Richard Pratt, who is infamously quoted as saying the “raison d’etre” of the school was to “Kill the Indian in him and save the man.”

Sound familiar? The Americans referred to their residential schools as Indian boarding schools, but in practice they operated similarly to and produced nearly the same results as the Canadian experience; some children did benefit from the experience, most did not.

The saga of forced integration, assimilation and cultural genocide of native children is unquestionably an ugly, sad era in the history of white Western society. But it is not “uniquely Canadian.”

History shows that no single nation has an exclusive hold on bad ideas.

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Last week, John Kerry noted to an audience of German students, “In America, you have a right to be stupid, if you want to be.”

That is my favorite inalienable right. To borrow Stephen Sondheim’s phrasing, “Everybody’s got the right to be stupid. Even though at times they go to extremes.”

It’s a nice summation of all those inalienable rights we put so much stock in.

Freedom of religion? More like, ‘Right to Make a Total Idiot of Yourself, Weekly.’

Have you listened to your neighbor’s doctrine lately? He believes we were put here by a flying spaghetti monster? We celebrate you, Pastafarian! Wear that colander with pride! As H.L. Mencken noted, “We must respect the other fellow’s religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.”

Freedom of speech? In theory, it’s the freedom to express your heartfelt beliefs in cogent, beautiful phrases, aloud, in the public square.

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‘In America, you have a right to be stupid, if you want to be.’

In practice, it’s more often the right to open your mouth and sound like a complete idiot. But in some ways, that’s even more precious than the other.

Freedom of assembly? In theory, we should use that to forge great social movements and powerful protests. In practice, we go to Twilight conventions.

Freedom of petition? You’ve seen Change.org, haven’t you?

You’ve seen the White House’s petition site, We the People? This might almost exclusively be the right to be stupid. We had a sufficient number of signatures for a Death Star to require an actual, official White House response.

Yes, stupidity is a cherished

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right. It’s my favorite. It’s right there in the Constitution. Well, it’s not there exactly, but it’s pretty strongly implied in the emanations of the penumbras. But it’s a little more prominent and less ambiguous than privacy. And Lord knows it is the only thing making a lot of discussions of the Second Amendment possible.

“We want to create a country where stupid people can feel safe.” That’s what the Founders said, when they got together to come up with the Constitution.

Then Ben Franklin dashed out to fly a kite in a lightning storm.

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Flanagan sorry for child porn comments

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Former Stephen Harper strategist Tom Flanagan has been widely and swiftly condemned for suggesting that people looking at child pornography shouldn’t be jailed.

Flanagan made the controversial remark during a lecture Wednesday night in southern Alberta. His words were recorded on a cellphone and quickly posted on YouTube.

It didn’t take long for people to start cutting ties.

By noon Thursday, the CBC dumped Flanagan as a panellist on its Power and Politics program. The University of Calgary, where he is a political science professor, issued a statement distancing itself from his views.

The university also mentioned he would be retiring, but made clear that decision had been announced prior to this week’s controversy.

He is currently on a research leave,

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and that will now be extended until his retirement.

In a statement attributed to him on the CBC website, Flanagan was apologetic to anyone he offended. He said he absolutely condemns child sex abuse.

“In an academic setting, I raised a theoretical question about how far criminalization should extend toward the consumption of pornography,” reads the statement posted on the blog of Kady O’Malley, also a panellist on Power and Politics.

“My words were badly chosen, and in the resulting uproar I was not able to express my abhorrence of child pornography and the sexual abuse of children.

“I apologize unreservedly to all who were offended by my statement, and most especially to victims of sexual abuse and their families.”

Flanagan did not return calls or emails from The Canadian Press.

He was giving the lecture on the

Indian Act at the University of Lethbridge, hosted by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs. He has written several books about aboriginal issues and believes the government should allow property rights on reserves.

One of the audience members, Levi Little Mustache, asked Flanagan about remarks he made in 2009 regarding child pornography. Flanagan had been giving a lecture on aboriginal issues at the University of Manitoba when the student paper reported that he strayed into the issue of child porn. According to The Manitoban report, Flanagan said: “What’s wrong with child pornography — in the sense that it’s just pictures?”

“I certainly have no sympathy for child molesters,” he responded when confronted in Lethbridge.

“But I do have some grave doubts about putting people in jail because of their taste in pictures,” he said as the

audience gasped, then booed.

He went on to explain that he doesn’t look at such pictures, but was once put on a mailing list of the National Man/Boy Love Association.

“We put people in jail for doing something in which they do not harm another person,” he said. “So it is a real issue of personal liberty.”

The heckling from the audience turned to shots at the Conservative government.

“I’m not part of the Conservative government,” Flanagan said. “I have some doubts about some of the Conservative justice initiatives.”

Little Mustache, a youth on the Blood Tribe reserve southwest of Lethbridge, said everyone was shocked when Flanagan repeated his view.

“The whole crowd just kind of gasped,” Little Mustache said. “Everyone was just taken aback by that. And then the moderator just kind of shook his head.”

would be sufficient to trigger negotiations on Quebec secession.

Patry, who voted for Quebec independence in the 1980 and 1995 referendums, maintained the bill interferes with the right of Quebecers to determine their own future.

“I will not get down on my knees,” he said, using a turn of phrase commonly used by sovereigntists to refer to those who put the interests of Canada before Quebec’s.

Mulcair retorted that “every single (NDP) candidate, including Mr. Patry” ran on a platform in 2011 that included the party’s Sherbrooke Declaration, on which the recently introduced unity bill is based.

And it was because of Sherbrooke — “which is about openness towards Quebec within the framework of Canadian federalism” — that the NDP swept 59 of Quebec’s 75 seats, he maintained.

tion Department show.

Last fall, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said the government had already revoked 19 citizenships from more than 3,000 people under investigation for fraud since a crackdown was launched in July 2011.

But his department now acknowledges only 12 of those revocations were explicitly connected to the fraud investigations.

And of the 3,000 suspected fraudsters, only 286 have actually been found by the department and given formal notice that their citizenship is on the line.

Ninety per cent have responded with notice of their own that they intend to appeal to the Federal Court, the Immigration Department says.

Hundreds more letters are in the process of being sent out to notify people their citizenship is at risk, said a spokeswoman for Kenney.

“The process to revoke citizenship is lengthy so it will take some time to revoke the citizenship of thousands of people, considering the process started only a year and a half ago,” Ana Curic said in an email.

“But no matter how long it takes,

we will ensure that the full strength of the law is applied to anyone who lied or cheated to obtain Canadian citizenship.”

Only 12 citizenships revoked so far in 18-month crackdown OTTAWA — Efforts to combat citizenship fraud are creating lengthy backlogs for would-be Canadians while only slowly weeding out bogus citizens, statistics from the Immigra-

Senate probe finds no issue with housing claims OTTAWA — An internal Senate investigation has failed to turn up any questionable housing allowance claims beyond those previously unearthed by journalists.

But a more fundamental question remains untested: Can a senator represent a province or territory in which they do not live?

The expenses of four senators are currently being examined by independent forensic auditors, an exercise that set in motion an internal search for any other problematic bookkeeping.

“As a result of this process no other senators were referred to external auditors,” the standing committee on internal economy, budgets and administration said in a one-page report released Thursday.

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Oilers get Texas-size win RYAN O’REILLY

PLAY FOR O’REILLY MATCHED The Colorado Avalanche didn’t need seven days to match the Calgary Flames’ offer sheet to forward Ryan O’Reilly.

The Avalanche matched it just hours after Calgary announced Thursday it had signed the restricted free agent to an offer sheet.

Colorado, which owned the 22-year-old centre’s rights after his entrylevel contract expired last summer, chose not to take Calgary’s first- and third-round picks in the 2013 NHL draft as compensation if O’Reilly went to the Flames. Multiple reports suggest the offer sheet carries an average annual value of $5 million. O’Reilly will make $1 million in base salary this season, with a signing bonus of $2.5 million. His 201314 salary will be $6.5 million.

OILERS SNAP SIX-GAME LOSING STREAK AGAINST THE STARS WITH 5-1 VICTORY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Oilers 5 Stars 1 DALLAS — Ales Hemsky scored a goal and two assists, Jeff Petry added a goal and an assist, and Devan Dubnyk made 33 saves in helping the Edmonton Oilers roll to a 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

The win snapped Edmonton’s six-game losing streak against the Stars, including two meetings earlier this season and represented their first victory in Dallas (0-10-1) since Dec. 8, 2006.

Sam Gagner, Justin Schultz and Ben Eager also scored for the Oilers, while Jordan Eberle added two assists.

Jaromir Jagr scored Dallas’ goal, while Kari Lehtonen made 33 saves in his return to the Stars’ net after missing five games with a groin injury. He made a number of big saves and was victimized by two shots from the corner that deflected off teammates in front of him.

Edmonton, on the second stop of a ninegame road trip, led 2-0 late in the second period before delivering the crushing blow on Petry’s second goal of the year with just 13.9 seconds left. Petry received a fortunate bounce when he backhanded the puck from the left corner into the crease, where it pinballed off Lehtonen’s stick, off Trevor Daley’s arm and over Lehtonen’s shoulder.

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Dallas Stars’ Trevor Daley helps goalie Kari Lehtonen against pressure by Edmonton Oilers’ Sam Gagner and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in an NHL game on Thursday, in Dallas.

Flames get buried in Avalanche comeback

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Today

● Curling: Provincial juvenile championship at Sylvan Lake. ● High school basketball: Central Alberta JV tournament finals, start 4 p.m, at Notre Dame and Hunting Hills. ● Major midget female hockey: Southeast at Red Deer, third game of best-of-five AMMFHL South semifinal, 7 p.m., Kin City B. ● WHL: Red Deer at Kootenay, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● AJHL: Calgary Mustangs at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: Red Deer at UFA, second game of bestof-five AMHL North Division semifinal, 7:45 p.m., Strathmore. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Airdrie, fourth game of best-of-seven North Division semifinal, 8 p.m. ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Sylvan Lake, fourth game of bestof-seven provincial semifinal, 8:30 p.m.

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Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene celebrates scoring the go-ahead goal past Calgary Flames goalie Joey MacDonald as Flames center Matt Stajan watches in the third period of an NHL game in Denver.

Avalanche 5 Flames 4 DENVER — Gabriel Landeskog had a goal and two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche scored three times in the third period to rally past the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Thursday night.

Matt Duchene and Paul Stastny each had a goal and an assist for Colorado, which improved to 6-2-1 at home.

The game had added intrigue when it was announced before the opening faceoff that the Flames had signed restricted free agent Ryan O’Reilly to an offer sheet. While Calgary was taking a 2-0 lead early in the first period, the Avalanche announced they had matched the offer and were keeping the 22-year-old forward.

Calgary general manager Jay Feaster said the decision to put forth an offer sheet came after he tried to trade for O’Reilly.

“We had extensive trade discussions with Colorado but felt the price to acquire the player via trade was too steep,” he said. “We felt it would negatively impact our future, so we made the decision to go ahead with the offer sheet. We tried to structure it in a way that we felt would give us a better chance to get him.”

Jarome Iginla scored twice and Jay Bouwmeester and Mike Cammalleri each had a goal for the Flames, who had won seven straight in Denver and earned at least one point in eight consecutive games at Colorado.

The excitement off the ice was nearly matched on it. Bouwmeester and Cammalleri scored 33 seconds apart to put the Flames ahead 2-0 just 5 minutes into the game. Iginla made it 3-0 late in the first before Ryan O’Byrne and David Jones scored goals early in the second to cut it to 3-2.

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Wotherspoon to take his place in Alberta Hall

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Possibly the greatest long track speed skating sprinter in history is to be honoured by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

Red Deer’s Jeremy Wotherspoon, who had 67 career victories and 13 World Cup titles, will be inducted in the Hall, May 24 at the Sheraton Hotel, it was announced during a media gathering at the Hall of Fame Thursday.

Wotherspoon, who is Canada’s most decorated male speed skater of all-time, set, or reset 10 world records and currently holds the 500-metre mark of 34.03 seconds, set Nov. 8, 2007 in Salt Lake City.

He also has skated the four fastest laps in history, the fastest 24.32 seconds.

The four-time Olympian won silver in the 500m in the 1998 Games. He also won four world sprint championships and was Canada’s speed skating male athlete of the year from 1998-2005 and in 2008. The award was changed to the Jeremy Wotherspoon Award.

He was also inducted in the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.

Wotherspoon was unavailable for the press conference as he and his family run a camp in Germany. He will, however, be on hand for the induction ceremonies.

Wotherspoon is one of 11 individuals to be inducted this year.

Others are chuckwagon driver Tom Glass, diver Blythe Hartley, goalball athlete Dean Kozak, baseball’s Chris Reitsma, multisport builder Orest Korbutt, field hock-

ey builder Dr. Dru Marshall, basketball and football builder Jim Whitelaw, rodeo athletes Oscar Raymond Knight and Earl W. Bascom, who won the Pioneer Award, and long-time outdoor sports writer, Bob Scammell, who received the Bell Memorial Award. ● Glass competed for 35 years and had more than 40 major awards and victories.

He won four Calgary Stampede championships and was the World Championship driver in 1980, ‘81 and ‘88. ● Hartley was Canada’s first diving world champion, winning the one-metre title in 2001. She also won the 1m title in 2005. The three-time Olympian teamed with Emilie Heymans to win bronze in the 10m tower synchronized event at the 2004 Athens Olympics. She won gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and had two gold and a bronze at the 2003 Pan-Am Games. ● Kozak competed in goalball from 19962009 and represented Canada at four Paralympic Games, winning silver in 1996. He also won three world championships and two Pan-Am Games. ● Reitsma was the first Canadian to be selected in the first round of the Major League draft. He was taken 34th overall by the Boston Red Sox in 1996. He made his major league debut April 4, 2001 for the Cincinnati Reds. He spent three seasons with the Reds before being traded to Atlanta in 2004. ● Korbutt was chairman of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame’s board of directors for 15 years before retiring last year.

He was also chairman of the Alberta Sports, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation and director with the Alberta Sports Council. He is also a past president of Hockey Alberta and was a director with the Canadian Hockey Association. ● Marshall coached field hockey at the university, national and international levels. She was a five-time Canada West coach of the year and two-time CIS coach of the year with the University of Alberta Pandas, who won six CIS medals durng her tenure. ● Whitelaw was an integral part of high school sports in Lethbridge from the 1940s to the ’70s. He was a founding organizer of the Lethbridge Minor Football Association and one of the founding members of the Alberta Schools Athletic Association. He was a coach for 28 years, coaching both the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute football and basketball teams. ● Knight was involved with the sport of rodeo in the early 1900s and was involved for 40 years. He started the Raymond Stampede in 1902, the first “stampede” style rodeo in Canada which became the first professional rodeo in 1903.

He introduced the event of calf-roping and invented the first bronc riding chute in 1903.

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CHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Red Deer native and TriCity Americans forward Justin Feser has earned national honours after scoring six goals and setting up seven in just three games during the seven-day stretch ending Feb. 24. Feser, who also posted a plus/ minus rating of plus7, tied a WHL record Tuesday by playing in his 311th consecutive game. He will break the long-standing mark established by Dwayne Newman (from 1988-92 with the Brandon Wheat Kings and Victoria Cougars) tonight when the Americans host the Seattle Thunderbirds.

The 20-year-old Tri-City captain is in his fifth season with the team and is currently fifth in league scoring with 93 points

WHO’S HOT The play of Saskatoon Blades G Andrey Makarov has been a big reason for the club’s major surge over the past five weeks. Makarov allowed just three goals in his last three starts — including a 4-0 conquest of the Red Deer Rebels Tuesday — and sits fifth in the league with a 2.40 goals-against average.

He also has a .924 save percentage with the Blades, who have won 17 straight, and is tied for the league lead — with Mac Carruth of Portland — in shutouts with seven.

WHO’S CLUTCH Calgary Hitmen C Brady Brassart had sniped a league-best nine game-winning goals this season. The 19-year-old native of Vernon, B.C., is third among Hitmen scorers with 27 goals and 62 points in 56 outings.

WHO’S DEPENDABLE Portland Winterhawks C Nicholas Petan is a league-best plus-63 in the plus/minus category.

The native of Delta, B.C., who will celebrate his 18th birthday March 22, is second in WHL scoring with 109 points (44-65) in 65 games.

Red Deer native Collin Valcourt had barely arrived in Saskatoon when he was struck with the reality that his new club was performing far below its capabilities.

The struggling Saskatoon Blades, set to host the Memorial Cup tournament in May, picked up Valcourt from the Spokane Chiefs at the Jan. 10 trade deadline and also added fellow left wingers Erik Benoit from Kootenay and Michael Ferland from Brandon.

Still, the club continued to stumble.

“After we (including Benoit and Ferland) got here we lost four in a row and collectively we looked around the room and called each other out as a team,” said Valcourt, prior to Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels at the Centrium.

“The message was ‘we have the skill to be a Memorial Cup team, so why aren’t we playing that way?’ We’ve been doing really well lately and we have to stick to it.”

The Blades posted a 2-1 record after the players-only locker room meeting and were ready to soar when they hosted the defending WHL champion Edmonton Oil Kings Jan. 23. Saskatoon fell 4-2 , which earlier in the month might have sparked another downward spiral; instead the Blades have posted 17 straight conquests since that loss more than five weeks ago and are looking very much the part of a league championship contender.

“We made some pickups at the deadline which helped out a lot, but there were some games right after that we kind of let slip away,” said towering defenceman Graeme Craig, another Red Deer product whom Blades GM/head coach Lorne Molleken acquired from the Swift Current Broncos in mid October.

“I think we were de-

Photo contributed

Top: Red Deer’s Graeme Craig puts a hit on Lethbridge Hurricane Jamal Watson during a recent game in Saskatoon.

Right: Saskatoon Blade Colin Valcourt keeps his eye on the puck during first period action against the Rebels at the Centrium on Tuesday.

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who has unfortunately been hampered by a concussion all year.”

Valcourt was in his third season with Spokane when he was called into the Chiefs’ office.

“For sure, I was a bit surprised,” he said. “I didn’t know I was going to get traded at all, but when I found out where I was coming to it was a very exciting time for me . . . just the thought of being able to play in the Memorial Cup.” And what was Molleken’s messsage for Valcourt upon his arrival in Saskatoon?”

“He brought me in and told me to play the same way I did in Spokane — be a physical guy, a presence, put a couple of goals in here and there and be strong defensively,” said the

six-foot-two, 195-pound winger. “I listened to what he said and so far I feel I’ve been playing that way.”

Valcourt has broken through offensively this season with 20 goals, including seven in 24 games with the Blades.

He’s also a plus-10 player since joining Saskatoon and has racked up a total of 96 minutes in penalties between Spokane and the Blades.

“Everyone is playing with confidence right now and the guys I play with (linemates Benoit and Lukas Sutter) have helped me out every night,” said Valcourt.

“He’s a big power

forward who plays in the tough areas,” said Molleken. “That was something we were lacking and that was the biggest reason we brought Collin in. Along with Ferland and Benoit . . . all of them have extended playoff experience and two of them have played in the Memorial Cup. “We’re pleased with our group right now. We feel like we have good depth up front and certainly (goaltender Andrey) Makarov has been real good upon his return from the world juniors.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Fraser continues to prove himself at the next level He was selected by the Red Deer Rebels and only I can make a difference.” in the ninth round of the 2005 WHL bantam Fraser, who has already proven himself draft, and despite being traded to the Koo- as an AHL scorer — he leads the Texas tenay Ice as a 17-year-old and developing Stars with 24 goals and 35 points — and into an effective power forward with a scor- represented the Western Conference in the ing touch, he was overlooked in recent AHL all-star game, was the NHL entry draft. sent back to the minor league No matter. Red Deer minor squad Thursday. hockey product Matt Fraser Still, he got into his secondsigned a free-agent contract ever NHL regular-season game with the Dallas Stars in 2010 and — he played one game, versus scored his first NHL goal MonAnaheim, last year — while skatday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the ing on Dallas’ second line.

Nashville Predators.

“When you look at Matt he’s Fraser knew when he was not your typical fourth-line playpromoted from the Texas Stars er, the chip-it-in guy,” said Dal— the AHL affiliate of Dallas — las head coach Glen Gulutzan. that he might not even get into a “He’s got a skill set, he’s scored game with the big club, but was a lot goals at the minor league GREG determined to show the NHL level, and when you bring these MEACHEM Stars coaching staff that he had kids up you want to put them in become a defensively-responsia position that suits them and ble player. gives them a chance to show off “I know the knock of me last their skill set.” year was my defensive game and I really It’s safe to suggest that Fraser will get feel like that was one of the reasons I wasn’t another call from Dallas this season. invited to camp,” Fraser told Mike Heika of ● Led by captain and Red Deer native the Dallas Morning News. “That’s one of the Justin Feser, the Tri-City Americans exthings I have worked on improving. tended their winning streak to six games “I think I’ve almost gotten to the point Tuesday by knocking off the visiting Portwhere I am more aware of what’s going on land Winterhawks 4-2. in the defensive zone to the point where I Feser scored the Americans’ first goal don’t cheat so much offensively. I think that — and the first of four unanswered — on a makes me more reliable on the ice, and night he also stepped into the WHL history that’s a credit to our coaches. But when it books by appearing in his 311th consecucomes down to that, only I can control that tive WHL game and tying the record set by

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“It feels good,” Feser, who will set the new mark of 312 tonight when the Americans host the Seattle Thunderbirds, told Annie Fowler of the Tri-City Herald. “I don’t know how to describe this one. It’s not something I would picture myself accomplishing or look to do in my career. I’m thankful for the opportunity the organization has given me. I’ve just tried to make the most of it.” ● The Brandon Wheat Kings’ impressive 12-year streak of qualifying for the WHL playoffs was snapped Wednesday when rookie defenceman Brycen Martin scored in overtime to give the visiting Swift Current Broncos a 3-2 win.

The Wheat Kings were mathematically eliminated from the post-season race with the result, which was partially determined when the Broncos got first-period goals from Richard Nedomlel and Ryon Moser.

“I’m disappointed in the way we started in the first period,” Wheat Kings head coach Dwayne Gylywoychuk told Rob Henderson of the Brandon Sun. “I thought that if we would have started the way we did in the second period, it would have been a different story.”

Eetu Laurikainen made 20 saves as the Broncos improved to 30-27-3-4 and maintained their hold on seventh place in the Eastern Conference. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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veloping chemistry during that period and have kind of taken off here as of late,” Craig continued.

“We’re playing the way we need to be playing to win.”

Along with the acquisition of Craig and his deadlne deals, Molleken has brought in 13 new players since last summer. That’s ironic, considering the Blades — with 16 players 19 years of age and over — will lose a minimum of 13 from the present roster next season.

The six-foot-four, 217-pound Craig was somewhat surprised when he was informed of the trade that would end his extended time with the Broncos, whom he joined in 2009 as a 16-year-old.

“I was a little shocked to be traded. I wasn’t really expecting it, so it was a bit shocking having to leave the (Broncos),” he said. “But I knew that by coming to Saskatoon I would be playing in May, that it was a great opportunity for me. Then I was really looking forward to it.”

Molleken’s expectations of Craig were that the big blueliner would use his size and experience to help anchor the Blades back end.

“He just told me he wanted me to be reliable in my own zone,” said Craig. “As it turned out, I did start on the power play but haven’t played on it for three months.

Now I’m on the penalty kill. I’m doing a lot of work there and just trying to be a solid, shutdown-type guy.”

Molleken hasn’t been disappointed with Craig’s contributions.

The Red Deer minor hockey graduate has accumulated 15 points (1g,14a) and 67 penalty minutes in 62 games this season, and more importantly is a plus-8 in the plus/minus category.

“He’s a big body who plays a complete game,” said Molleken. “When Swift Current made him available, we took a long, hard look at it. We gave up a good player in the trade in Brent Benson

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Raiders finish strong in win

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Raiders 75 Cougars 71 It came down to execution and in the end the Lindsay Thurber Raiders held a slight edge over the Notre Dame Cougars.

The Raiders did what they had to over the final two minutes to pull out a 75-71 victory over the Cougars in the zone 4A high school boys’ basketball semifinal at LTCHS Thursday.

“Playoffs are supposed to be tough and exciting and that was a game the boys will remember,” said Raiders head coach Dwayne Lalor. “The guys played well when we needed it. That’s why we practice and do all that stuff.”

The Cougars led 69-68 with just over two minutes remaining, but Dallin Higham gave the Raiders the lead for good, nailing a three-point basket with 1:54 remaining. Both teams had problems scoring for over a minute before Erik Hoehne made it 73-69 with a pair of free throws.

“He stepped up and calmly hit both of them and that settled everyone down,” said Lalor.

Amet Deng gave the Cougars a chance with a basket before Spencer Klassen hit two free throws with 16.7 seconds remaining to wrap up the victory.

“We kind of ran out of gas at the end, but foul trouble hurt us and four possessions at the end we turned the ball over,” said Cougars head coach Tom Henley. “We had 69 points and led by one with two minutes remaining and managed just two points the rest of the way.

“It was one of those nights. We have a lot of young players and with the pressure and our season on the line we didn’t execute to the best of our ability. But I’m not upset. I would have liked to have moved on, but at the end of the day I’m OK with it.”

One player who wasn’t about to hand the game to the Raiders was veteran forward Mike Malin, who poured in 36 points.

“He played a great game,” said La-

lor. “I knew he could shoot, but I didn’t realize he could shoot that well. He has a technically nice looking shot.

He’s tough and plays hard.”

Malin, who played all 40 minutes, played the final 14 minutes with four fouls.

“There was only once or twice where he backed down a bit, but overall he dug in and played a tough game,” added Lalor, whose squad now faces the Hunting Hills Lightning in the best-of-three final.

“It’s been awhile since we’ve played in the provincials and we gave ourselves a chance tonight,” he said. “But we’ll have to play some pretty good basketball as we’re up against another well-coached, powerful team. But right now I’m happy with this game, as we played hard and made some shots when we needed to.”

Spencer Klassen led the Raiders with 21 points while Tanner Rehn added 16, Higham 13 and Hoehne nine.

Lightning 63 Cougars 34 Meanwhile in girls’ semifinal action, the Lightning rolled over the Cougars 63-34 as Jayna Mazurin had 14 points, Wendy Cortes 13 and Abbey Busch 11.

Paige Watson and Emily Elkins had six points each for the Cougars.

The Lightning meet the Raiders in the best-of-three final.

Both series go Tuesday, Thursday and if necessary, Friday. The girls open at LTCHS with Scott Doan of the Lightning deciding where he wants to open the boys’ playoffs. ● The Lacombe Rams downed the Ponoka Broncs 75-72 to reach the 3A boys’ semifinals against Camrose on Monday.

Keegan Cooke led the Rams with 20 points while Chandler McLaren had 30 for the Broncs. ● In JV league action, the Notre Dame Cougars split a twin bill with the Wetaskiwin Sabres.

The Notre Dame boys put together an undefeated regular season with a 58-46 victory while the girls’ lost 47-42.

Jonna Suerte and Kenzie Creed had eight points each for the Notre Dame girls while Brianne Mantai had 16 for

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Hunting Hills High School Lightning Abbey Busch, left, and Notre Dame Cougar Danae Nielsen scuffle for possession during a 4A girls basketball zone semifinal game at Hunting Hills on Thursday. the Sabres.

Both Notre Dame and Wetaskiwin will be involved in the zone playoff tournament, beginning today at Notre Dame and Hunting Hills.

The Cougars clash with Ponoka at 4 p.m. on the boys’ side. Wetaskiwin also meets Camrose at 4 p.m. while at 5:45 p.m. LTCHS takes on Lacombe and Hunting Hills meets West Central of Rocky Mountain House. All the games are at Hunting Hills.

On the girls’ side, LTCHS meets

Ponoka at 4 p.m., Wetaskiwin clashes with Camrose at 5:45 p.m. and Hunting Hills takes on Lacombe at 7 p.m. All three games are at Notre Dame. West Central meets Notre Dame at 7 p.m. at Hunting Hills.

The girls’ semifinals go at 10:15 a.m.

Saturday at Notre Dame with the final at 5:15 p.m. at Hunting Hills. The boys’ semifinals are at noon at Notre Dame and Hunting Hills with the final at 5:15 p.m. at Notre Dame. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

RDC ATHLETICS

Queens drop first game of ACAC women’s hockey final

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Vipers 4 Thunder 2 The Red Deer Vipers let up somewhat in the late stages of Thursday’s Heritage Junior B Hockey League playoff game at the Arena.

Of course, at that point they had already sewn up a victory over the Airdrie Thunder in Game 3 of the Northern Division semifinal. The Vipers grabbed a 2-1 lead in the series with a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven which continues tonight with an 8 p.m. puck drop at Airdrie.

Holding a 3-2 lead and aided by four unanswered Thunder penalties, the Vipers got an insurance goal from Kolton Gillett midway through the third period and would have added two or three more if not for the impressive play of visiting netminder James Fisk, who blocked 21 shots in the final frame.

“We had to have this one but the job is not done yet and we have to keep our focus,” said Vipers coach Stephan Pattison. “This was just one game out of four more that could potentially be left.”

While the Vipers were able to take a slim lead into the third period thanks to a hat trick performance from Cole DeGraaf, they weren’t at their best through the first 40 minutes. That led to a second intermission message from the coach-

ing staff.

“The boys played well (in the third period), they listened to what we had to say,” said Pattison.

“The strategy near the end of the game was to go a little more passive, just get pucks in deep and let them play with it in their end.

“The boys responded well. We told them they have to respect the bluelines of both teams. You win the lines, you should win the game.”

DeGraaf connected just 1:41 into the contest and then snapped a 1-1 tie with his second of the evening — on the power play — four minutes later. The Red Deer forward completed his hat trick at 6:12 of the middle frame to give the hosts a 3-1 lead.

Aidan Crowther (power play) and Gavin Klein scored for Airdrie, while Fisk made 38 saves. Red Deer netminder Brenden Mandrusiak stopped 36 shots.

Game 5 of the series is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at the Arena. ● The Blackfalds Wranglers grabbed a 3-0 stranglehold in their best-of-seven North semifinal with a 6-1 victory Thursday over the visiting Mountainview Colts.

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Ooks 3 Queens 0 EDMONTON — The Red Deer College Queens had to fight through some injuries to some of their top players and as a result weren’t able to grab the advantage in the first game of the ACAC women’s hockey championship Thursday.

Already missing Ashley Graf, the Queens also lost Emily Lougheed to a cut on her knee — resulting from a crash into the boards — and Jade Petrie during the first game of the best-of-five series at NAIT. This resulted in a lack of scoring punch that the team couldn’t recover from in a 3-0 loss.

“Those are our most offensive players so it was hard to gain any momentum that way,” said Queens head coach Trevor Keeper. “We did dominate the third period but they got a power-play goal on us and a breakaway goal so that was just how it was going for us tonight.”

The Queens were outshot 22-16 in the game but Keeper felt that his team played better than what was translated on the scoreboard.

“We definitely started slow but we were able to put forth a good effort,” said Keeper who knows there is still a lot of hockey left to be played.

“We will be having a short hard practice then we’ll get ready for them on Saturday. We will hopefully get our injured players back and make it tough on them on. That’s what I told the girls after the game, that there is still a lot of hockey left in the series and we have to start by tying the series. We know it is going to be a tough series that could go right down to the wire.”

Keeper said he did get solid performances from forward Jessica Anderson and defenceman Natasha Steblin.

The second game is set for Saturday 5:15 p.m. at

the Arena. ● In only his second year in the league, Keeper was named the ACAC coach of the year earlier in the day.

“It is a great honour and I am proud of our coaching staff,” said Keeper. “This is a result of huge group effort. It is great to be recognized but this is a staff award and I have a group of great people to work with.”

Keeper took over a young RDC team last season and after a slow 1-11 start, the Queens won seven of 12 games in the second half to make the playoffs.

They eventually lost to league champion Mount Royal.

The Queens finished second in the regular season this year with a 13-4-1 record.

‘It just shows we have the right group of people here,” said Keeper.

“Last year we an inexperienced and young group of hockey players but the girls have grown and done a good job of improving. We have some great character in our dressing room and the team has really pulled together this season.”

Meanwhile, two members of the Queens — netminder Camille Trautman and Steblin — were named to the first all-star team with defenceman Nikki Connor and forward Gillian Altheim on the second team.

The rest of the first team included defenceman Nicole Gregoire of NAIT and forwards Sherri Bowles and Danielle Brown of NAIT and Red Deer native Becca Glackin of SAIT. The second team also had goaltender Jill Diachuk of NAIT, rearguard Jenaya Townsend of Grant MacEwan and forwards Ashley Holt of MacEwan and Michelle Pochapsky of NAIT. Holt is from Bashaw and Pochapsky from Olds.

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W LOTL SOL GF dx-Edmonton 65 45 15 2 3 248 d-Saskatoon 64 40 21 0 3 242 x-Calgary 63 40 18 1 4 222 Prince Albert 65 36 23 2 4 219 Red Deer 64 34 24 4 2 182 Medicine Hat 65 33 29 2 1 217 Swift Current 64 30 27 3 4 182 Kootenay 63 32 29 2 0 174 Lethbridge 63 26 28 2 7 190 Moose Jaw 63 21 33 3 6 158 Regina 63 21 35 3 4 159 Brandon 64 21 37 4 2 169

GA 143 184 174 199 185 215 177 183 208 224 232 261

Pt 95 83 85 78 74 69 67 66 61 51 49 48

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W LOTL SOL GF GA Pt dx-Portland 65 51 11 1 2 297 149 105 dx-Kelowna 63 44 15 3 1 273 161 92 x-Kamloops 64 41 18 2 3 229 170 87 x-Tri-City 62 37 22 1 2 216 184 77 x-Spokane 63 37 24 2 0 232 203 76 x-Victoria 62 32 25 1 4 198 216 69 Seattle 63 21 34 7 1 178 251 50 Everett 63 22 36 1 4 146 230 49 Prince George 62 18 36 2 6 154 232 44 Vancouver 64 17 45 2 0 174 271 36 d — Division leader. x — Clinched playoff berth.

Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Wednesday’s results Swift Current 3 Brandon 2 (OT) Prince Albert 7 Regina 0 Saskatoon 3 Calgary 2 (SO) Kootenay 2 Medicine Hat 0 Vancouver 5 Kamloops 3 Edmonton 4 Portland 3 Spokane 4 Everett 1 Lethbridge 5 Victoria 4 Thursday’s game Seattle at Kelowna, Late Friday’s games Moose Jaw at Regina, 6 p.m.

Brandon at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Swift Current at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Kamloops at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Seattle at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Spokane at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Edmonton at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

Lethbridge at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Regina at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

Brandon at Prince Albert, 6 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Swift Current at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Portland at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Lethbridge at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Tri-City at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Spokane at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA d-Montreal 20 13 4 3 29 58 43 d-Pittsburgh 21 13 8 0 26 70 58 d-Carolina 19 10 8 1 21 54 55 Boston 17 13 2 2 28 51 36 Ottawa 21 12 6 3 27 49 39 Toronto 22 13 9 0 26 64 55 New Jersey 20 10 6 4 24 49 52 Philadelphia 22 10 11 1 21 64 67 d-Winnipeg 20 10 9 1 21 55 61 N.Y. Rangers19 9 8 2 20 48 49 Tampa Bay 20 9 10 1 19 71 64 N.Y. Islanders21 8 11 2 18 61 73 Buffalo 21 8 12 1 17 54 67 Florida 20 6 9 5 17 51 73 Washington 19 7 11 1 15 52 59 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA d-Chicago 20 17 0 3 37 64 37 d-Anaheim 18 14 3 1 29 64 48 d-Vancouver 19 10 5 4 24 54 52 Nashville 21 9 7 5 23 45 52 Los Angeles 18 10 6 2 22 47 42 Dallas 21 10 9 2 22 57 62 St. Louis 19 10 7 2 22 55 55 Minnesota 19 10 7 2 22 43 46 Detroit 20 9 8 3 21 58 56 Phoenix 20 9 8 3 21 57 55 San Jose 18 9 6 3 21 44 41 Edmonton 19 8 7 4 20 47 50 Colorado 19 8 8 3 19 49 58 Calgary 19 7 8 4 18 53 66 Columbus 20 5 12 3 13 44 61 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 4, Washington 1 Montreal 5, Toronto 2 Los Angeles 2, Detroit 1 Anaheim 5, Nashville 1 Thursday’s Games Buffalo 4, Florida 3, SO Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, OT Boston 2, Ottawa 1, OT Chicago 3, St. Louis 0 Winnipeg 3, New Jersey 1 Edmonton 5, Dallas 1 Minnesota 4, Phoenix 3 Colorado 5, Calgary 4 Detroit at San Jose, Late Friday’s Games Edmonton at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

1. Edmonton, Gagner 6 (Petry, Hemsky) 1:13 2. Edmonton, J.Schultz 5 (Eberle, Hall) 13:52 Penalties — Fiddler Dal (slashing) 1:59, J.Schultz Edm (holding) 16:02, Nystrom Dal (boarding) 18:50, Dillon Dal (boarding) 19:46.

Second Period 3. Edmonton, Petry 2 (Hemsky, Petrell) 19:46 Penalties — Petry Edm (hooking) 6:18, Fistric Edm (interference) 9:26, Eager Edm (high-sticking) 13:38, Ja.Benn Dal (holding stick) 15:11, Dallas bench (too many men, served by Smith) 16:13, Gagner Edm (fighting, major), Dillon Dal (fighting, major) 19:04.

Third Period 4. Edmonton, Hemsky 8 (Eberle, J.Schultz) 0:50 (pp) 5. Edmonton, Eager 1 (Petrell) 11:37 6. Dallas, Jagr 6 (Goligoski, Roussel) 14:05 Penalties — Robidas Dal (hooking) 0:12, Fistric Edm (roughing), Goligoski Dal (hooking), Roussel Dal (roughing) 5:42, Petry Edm (interference) 7:09, Jones Edm (goaltender interference), Ja.Benn Dal (cross checking, major-game misconduct) 16:00, Dillon Dal (high-sticking) 17:55.

Shots on goal Edmonton 10 11 17 — 38 Dallas 15 8 11 — 34 Goal — Edmonton: Dubnyk (W,6-5-3); Dallas: Lehtonen (L,7-3-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Edmonton: 1-9; Dallas: 0-5.

Attendance — 17,004 (18,532).

Winnipeg 8 5 8 — 21 Goal — New Jersey: Hedberg (L,2-4-1); Winnipeg: Pavelec (W,8-9-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — New Jersey: 0-3; Winnipeg: 0-3.

Attendance — 15,004 (15,004).

Flames 4 at Avalanche 5 First Period 1. Calgary, Bouwmeester 4 (Baertschi, Hudler) 4:28 2. Calgary, Cammalleri 6 (Stempniak, Begin) 5:01 3. Calgary, Iginla 4 (Stajan, Hudler) 19:06 Penalties — Iginla Cal (goaltender interference) 1:11, Hejda Col (roughing) 13:43.

Second Period 4. Colorado, O’Byrne 1 (Duchene, Parenteau) 5:11 5. Colorado, D.Jones 3 (Landeskog, Stastny) 9:54 6. Calgary, Iginla 5 (Hudler, Tanguay) 13:16 (pp) Penalties — Giordano Cal (high-sticking) 0:23, O’Byrne Col (delay of game) 5:30, Bordeleau Col (charging) 12:38, Smith Cal (holding) 18:02.

Third Period 7. Colorado, Landeskog 2 (Hejda) 0:23 8. Colorado, Stastny 5 (Landeskog, D.Jones) 6:34 9. Colorado, Duchene 7 (McGinn, Parenteau) 10:52 Penalties — Bouwmeester Cal (high-sticking) 2:45, O’Brien Col (roughing) 12:48, O’Brien Col (holding stick) 15:16, Cervenka Cal (high-sticking) 19:42.

Shots on goal Calgary 11 7 5 — 23 Colorado 8 15 13 — 36 Goal — Calgary: MacDonald (L,3-3-1); Colorado: Varlamov (W,6-8-2).

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

Attendance — 15,197 (18,007).

No Scoring Penalties — Peverley Bos (tripping) 6:54, Dziurzynski Ott (goaltender interference) 10:09, Bourque Bos (hooking) 14:43.

Second Period 1. Boston, Horton 7 (Hamilton, Lucic) 5:48 2. Ottawa, O’Brien 5 (Smith, Daugavins) 14:38 (pp) Penalties — Gonchar Ott (hooking) 8:59, Bourque Bos (interference) 10:28, Boston bench (too many men, served by Thornton) 12:42.

Third Period No Scoring Penalties — Condra Ott (tripping) 5:52, Lucic Bos (closing hand on puck) 19:28.

Overtime 3. Boston, Bergeron 4 (Seidenberg) 3:38 Penalties — None Shots on goal Ottawa 5 15 9 2 — 31 Boston 11 18 12 5 — 46 Goal — Ottawa: Lehner (L,0-0-1); Boston: Rask (W,11-1-2).

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

Attendance — 17,565 (17,565).

Wild 4 at Coyotes 3 First Period 1. Minnesota, Zucker 3 (Cullen, Setoguchi) 1:35 2. Minnesota, Heatley 6 (Bouchard, Suter) 14:01 Penalties — Mitchell Min (holding) 3:36, Rupp Min (fighting, major), Bissonnette Pho (fighting, major) 9:01, Parise Min (unsportsmanlike conduct) 19:51.

Second Period 3. Minnesota, Heatley 7 (Cullen, Setoguchi) 6:03 4. Phoenix, Klesla 1 (Chipchura, Boedker) 10:58 5. Minnesota, Spurgeon 1 (Koivu, Parise) 16:02 (pp) Penalties — Vermette Pho (tripping) 3:58, Torres Pho (high-sticking) 6:37, Torres Pho (tripping) 15:04.

Third Period 6. Phoenix, Yandle 3 (Morris, Boedker) 15:21 7. Phoenix, Doan 5 (Ekman-Larsson, Sullivan) 19:01 Penalties — Sullivan Pho (tripping) 4:58, Stoner Min (interference) 7:17, Mitchell Min (hooking), Stone Pho (diving) 12:51, Yandle Pho (hooking) 18:12, Cullen Min (holding) 18:35.

Shots on goal Minnesota 8 11 4 — 23 Phoenix 11 5 12 — 28 Goal (shots-saves) — Minnesota: Backstrom (W,85-2); Phoenix: Smith (L,7-6-2)(19-15), LaBarbera (start third)(4-4).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Minnesota: 1-5; Phoenix: 0-3.

Attendance — 11,547 (17,125).

Sabres 4 at Panthers 3 (SO) First Period 1. Buffalo, Gerbe 1 (Ott, Ennis) 6:30 2. Buffalo, Ennis 7, 11:00 (pp) 3. Florida, Shore 2 (Kulikov, Campbell) 14:24 (pp) 4. Florida, Goc 2 (Fleischmann, Skille) 15:20 5. Buffalo, Gerbe 2 (Ott, Weber) 16:46 Penalties — Scott Buf (fighting, major), Parros Fla (fighting, major) 2:47, Shore Fla (hooking) 10:51, Pardy Buf (hooking) 13:43, Weber Buf (interference), Kopecky Fla (unsportsmanlike conduct) 19:48.

Second Period No Scoring Penalty — Vanek Buf (interference) 7:25.

Third Period 6. Florida, Campbell 6 (Goc) 18:34 Penalties — Pardy Buf (tripping) 5:25, Pardy Buf (slashing) 11:33.

Overtime No Scoring Penalties — None Shootout Buffalo wins 2-0 Buffalo (2) — Vanek, goal; Pominville, goal.

Florida (0) — Huberdeau, miss; Mueller, miss.

Shots on goal Buffalo 11 5 8 1 — 25 Florida 9 16 14 4 — 43 Goal (shots-saves) — Buffalo: Miller (W,8-10-1); Florida: Clemmensen (10-7), Theodore (L,4-6-3) (16:46 first)(15-15).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Buffalo: 1-1; Florida: 1-4.

Attendance — 15,672 (17,040).

Devils 1 at Jets 3 First Period 1. Winnipeg, Ladd 11 (Little, Bogosian) 0:08 Penalties — Burmistrov Wpg (interference) 9:37, Kane Wpg (tripping) 19:56.

Second Period 2. New Jersey, Loktionov 2 (Ponikarovsky, Tallinder) 3:05 Penalties — Zidlicky NJ (interference) 6:15, Salvador NJ (hooking) 14:26, Gionta NJ (delay of game) 15:30, Tangradi Wpg (high-sticking) 18:38.

Third Period 3. Winnipeg, Ladd 12 (Byfuglien, Clitsome) 11:59 4. Winnipeg, Wheeler 7 (Ladd, Hainsey) 19:24 (en) Penalties — Bernier NJ (diving), Antropov Wpg (cross-checking) 11:39.

Shots on goal New Jersey 5 8 10 — 23

Saturday’s Games Ottawa at Philadelphia, 10 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Boston, 11 a.m.

New Jersey at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Washington at Winnipeg, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Florida at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Anaheim at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Nashville at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s summaries Oilers 5 at Stars 1 First Period

Blackhawks 3 at Blues 0 First Period 1. Chicago, Toews 8 (Saad, Hossa) 0:12 Penalties — Bollig Chi (unsportsmanlike conduct, roughing), Reaves StL (unsportsmanlike conduct) 5:39.

Second Period No Scoring Penalties — Shaw Chi (interference) 2:20, Reaves StL (tripping) 9:24, Kruger Chi (holding) 12:25.

Third Period 2. Chicago, Shaw 5 (Bickell) 2:11 3. Chicago, Toews 9 (Leddy, Hossa) 6:56 Penalty — Sharp Chi (interference) 3:50.

Shots on goal Chicago 7 8 8 — 23 St. Louis 6 7 8 — 21 Goal (shots-saves) — Chicago: Crawford (W,90-3)(6-6), Emery (start second)(15-15); St. Louis: Halak (L,4-1-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Chicago: 0-1; St. Louis: 0-4.

Attendance — 19,533 (19,150).

Senators 1 at Bruins 2 (OT) First Period

Maple Leafs 5 at Islanders 4 (OT) First Period 1. N.Y. Islanders, Bailey 1 (Okposo, MacDonald) 3:34 2. Toronto, Kadri 6 (Fraser) 8:31 Missed penalty shot — Grabner, NYI, 15:56.

Penalties — None Second Period 3. N.Y. Islanders, Visnovsky 1 (Cizikas, McDonald) 6:22 4. Toronto, Kadri 7 (Fraser, Franson) 8:55 5. Toronto, van Riemsdyk 12 (Steckel, Orr) 10:25 6. Toronto, Kadri 8 (Kostka, Gunnarsson) 14:12 Penalties — None Third Period 7. N.Y. Islanders, MacDonald 1 (Okposo, Streit) 5:31 8. N.Y. Islanders, Okposo 2, 10:08 Penalties — None Overtime 9. Toronto, Phaneuf 4 (Grabovski, MacArthur) 1:11 Penalties — None Shots on goal Toronto 9 10 8 1 — 28 N.Y. Islanders 6 11 9 1 — 27 Goal — Toronto: Reimer (W,7-3-0); N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (L,8-7-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Toronto: 0-0; N.Y. Islanders: 0-0.

Attendance — 9,222 (16,234).

Penguins 1 at Hurricanes 4 First Period 1. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 9 (Crosby, Niskanen) 13:14 2. Carolina, E.Staal 10 (Semin, Tlusty) 19:35 Penalties — Letang Pgh (cross-checking) 0:45, LaRose Car (interference) 1:16, Harrison Car (roughing) 7:32, Glass Pgh (delay of game) 14:49, Adams Pgh (roughing), Harrison Car (tripping, roughing) 20:00.

Second Period 3. Carolina, Tlusty 8 (E.Staal, Gleason) 4:03 4. Carolina, Skinner 8 (Dwyer, Corvo) 5:49 5. Carolina, Tlusty 9 (Semin, E.Staal) 19:49 Penalties — Engelland Pgh (hooking), Skinner Car (diving) 9:31, E.Staal Car (interference) 14:05, Pittsburgh bench (too many men, served by Bennett) 16:20.

Third Period No Scoring Penalties — Vitale Pgh (interference) 2:37, Skinner Car (tripping) 6:50, Bortuzzo Pgh (tripping) 9:15, Bortuzzo Pgh (fighting, major), Harrison Car (fighting, major) 18:20.

Shots on goal Pittsburgh 9 9 9 — 27 Carolina 13 12 4 — 29 Goal — Pittsburgh: Fleury (L,10-5-0); Carolina: Ward (W,7-6-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Pittsburgh: 0-5; Carolina: 0-5.

Attendance — 18,680 (18,680).

Lightning 1 at Rangers 4 First Period 1. N.Y. Rangers, Hagelin 7 (McDonagh) 7:23 2. N.Y. Rangers, Stepan 4 (Callahan, Girardi) 8:40 3. Tampa Bay, St. Louis 5 (Brewer, Stamkos) 16:09 Penalties — Carle TB (slashing) 5:07, Crombeen TB (fighting, major), Bickel NYR (fighting, major) 8:46, Eminger NYR (roughing) 11:09.

Second Period 4. N.Y. Rangers, Staal 2 (Miller, Nash) 16:08 (pp) Penalties — Brewer TB (interference) 2:27, Stamkos TB (freezing the puck) 3:53, Killorn TB (interference) 14:17, Stralman NYR (tripping) 16:46.

Third Period 5. N.Y. Rangers, Nash 4 (Richards, McDonagh) 18:27 Penalty — Girardi NYR (holding) 4:58.

Shots on goal by Tampa Bay 3 8 14 — 25 N.Y. Rangers 20 15 7 — 42 Goal — Tampa Bay: Garon (L,2-6-0); N.Y. Rangers: Lundqvist (W,8-7-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Tampa Bay: 0-3; N.Y. Rangers: 1-4.

Attendance — 17,200 (17,200).

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB d-Miami 41 14 .745 — d-New York 34 20 .630 6 d-Indiana 36 22 .621 6 Atlanta 33 23 .589 8 Brooklyn 34 24 .586 8 Chicago 33 25 .569 9 Boston 30 27 .526 12 Milwaukee 28 28 .500 13 Toronto 23 35 .397 19 Philadelphia 22 34 .393 19 Detroit 23 37 .383 20 Cleveland 20 38 .345 22 Washington 18 38 .321 23 Orlando 16 42 .276 26 Charlotte 13 44 .228 29 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct d-San Antonio 45 14 .763 d-Oklahoma City 42 15 .737 d-L.A. Clippers 42 18 .700 Memphis 38 18 .679 Denver 37 22 .627 Golden State 33 25 .569 Utah 31 27 .534 Houston 31 28 .525 L.A. Lakers 28 30 .483 Portland 26 31 .456 Dallas 25 32 .439 Minnesota 20 34 .370 Phoenix 20 39 .339 New Orleans 20 39 .339 Sacramento 20 39 .339 d-division leader

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Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 103, Toronto 92 Sacramento 125, Orlando 101 Detroit 96, Washington 95 Milwaukee 110, Houston 107 Memphis 90, Dallas 84 Oklahoma City 119, New Orleans 74 New York 109, Golden State 105 Phoenix 105, San Antonio 101, OT Atlanta 102, Utah 91 Denver 111, Portland 109 Thursday’s Games L.A. Clippers 99, Indiana 91 Chicago 93, Philadelphia 82 Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, Late Friday’s Games Indiana at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Houston at Orlando, 5 p.m.

New York at Washington, 5 p.m.

Golden State at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m.

Detroit at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Brooklyn, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Miami, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Utah, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Golden State at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Portland, 8 p.m.

Golf Honda Classic Thursday At PGA National (Champion Course) Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,110; Par: 70 (35-35) First Round Camilo Villegas 34-30 Branden Grace 33-32 Graham DeLaet 31-34 Rickie Fowler 34-31 Robert Streb 33-32 Boo Weekley 35-31 Sean O’Hair 32-34 Dustin Johnson 33-33 Fabian Gomez 35-31 Billy Horschel 33-33 Lee Westwood 33-33 Seung-Yul Noh 32-34 Ben Kohles 35-31 Doug LaBelle II 32-34 Brian Stuard 33-33 Charles Howell III 31-36 Jeff Klauk 33-34 Chris Stroud 32-35 Matt Jones 34-33 Tom Gillis 33-34 Kevin Stadler 33-34 Michael Thompson 33-34 Hank Kuehne 33-34 Jeff Overton 32-35 Brian Gay 34-33 Graeme McDowell 33-34 D.A. Points 34-33 Y.E. Yang 32-35 Patrick Reed 34-33 Russell Henley 34-34 Justin Rose 36-32 Gary Woodland 33-35 Stewart Cink 34-34 Chris Kirk 31-37 Keegan Bradley 33-35 Geoff Ogilvy 36-32 Greg Chalmers 36-32 Brad Fritsch 32-36 Luke Guthrie 34-34 Matt Every 35-34 Nicholas Thompson 33-36 Jason Dufner 37-32 Louis Oosthuizen 34-35 Rory Sabbatini 36-33 Lucas Glover 34-35 Marc Leishman 35-34 Erik Compton 34-35

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David Lingmerth Nicolas Colsaerts Brandt Jobe James Driscoll Daniel Summerhays Bob Estes Joey Snyder III Wes Short, Jr. John Huh Ernie Els Ted Potter, Jr. Ryan Palmer David Hearn Harris English Kevin Na Kyle Stanley Tiger Woods Charl Schwartzel Ben Curtis Jonas Blixt Ben Crane Jason Bohn J.B. Holmes Steven Bowditch Dicky Pride Martin Flores Rory McIlroy Mark Wilson Freddie Jacobson Brendon de Jonge Troy Kelly Chez Reavie Scott Gardiner Cameron Tringale Vaughn Taylor Steve Marino Kevin Streelman Johnson Wagner Martin Laird Martin Kaymer Charlie Beljan George McNeill Mike Weir Stuart Appleby Ricky Barnes Peter Hanson James Hahn Justin Hicks Michael Bradley Will Claxton Ken Duke Darron Stiles Ross Fisher Cameron Percy

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Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Waived RHP Bobby Cassevah.

American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS — Signed C Angel Flores.

KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed Justin C. Bass.

LAREDO LEMURS — Released OF Francisco Santana and RHP Kyle Wilson.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed LHP Chris Salamida.

Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed C Patrick D’Aoust and C/INF Josue Peley.

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM — Signed OF David Harris and RHP Jorge Marban to contract extensions and OF Josh Richmond.

NORMAL CORNBELTERS — Released 1B Ernie Banks, INF Derrick Fox, INF Jesse Olivar and INF Randy Wells.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Placed RHP Tyson Corley on the retired list.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Assigned F Kevin Jones to Canton (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS — Re-signed LS LouisPhilippe Ladouceur to a five-year contract extension.

Canadian Football League B.C. LIONS — Signed DL Khreem Smith to a contract extension.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CALGARY FLAMES—Signed C Ryan O’Reilly to a multiyear offer sheet.

DALLAS STARS — Assigned F Matt Fraser to Texas (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Traded F Brian McGrattan to Calgary for D Joe Piskula and assigned Piskula to Milwaukee (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Reassigned G Maxime Clermont on loan from Elmira (ECHL) to Albany (AHL).

NEW YORK RANGERS — Assigned F Chris Kreider to Connecticut (AHL).

PHOENIX COYOTES — Assigned D Chris Summers to Portland (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Assigned G Philipp Grubauer and F Casey Wellman to Hershey (AHL). Claimed LW Aaron Volpatti off waivers from Vancouver.

American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Lake Erie C Mike Sgarbossa one game for his actions during Tuesday’s game.

BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Loaned F Max MacKay to Wheeling (ECHL). Signed F Adam Huxley to a professional tryout contract.

CONNECTICUT WHALE — Released F Michael Pelech from a professional tryout agreement MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Recalled F Josh Shalla from Cincinnati (ECHL).

PEORIA RIVERMEN — Signed F Trevor Lewis to a professional tryout contract.

SOCCER Major League Soccer PORTLAND TIMBERS — Traded F Danny Mwanga to Colorado for a 2015 first-round draft pick. Signed F Frederic Piquionne to a one-year contract.

SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Signed M Christian Duke and D Mechack Jerome.

Baseball Kansas City Seattle Baltimore Chicago Tampa Bay Houston Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Boston Toronto Oakland Texas New York Los Angeles

Spring Training AMERICAN LEAGUE W 6 6 5 3 5 4 4 5 3 3 3 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 5

Pct 1.000 .857 .833 .750 .714 .667 .667 .625 .500 .429 .429 .333 .167 .143 .000

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NATIONAL LEAGUE W L 3 1 4 2

Pct .750 .667

Colorado 4 2 .667 St. Louis 4 2 .667 Miami 3 2 .600 Arizona 3 3 .500 Atlanta 3 4 .429 Philadelphia 2 3 .400 Pittsburgh 2 3 .400 San Diego 3 5 .375 San Francisco 1 2 .333 Milwaukee 2 5 .286 Cincinnati 2 6 .250 New York 1 3 .250 Washington 1 3 .250 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Thursday’s Games St. Louis 8, Miami 2 Minnesota 7, Baltimore 1 Toronto 1, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 0 Detroit 10, Tampa Bay 2 Houston 7, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6 Philadelphia 10, Atlanta 5

STORIES FROM B1

OILERS: Hostilities The Oilers increased the lead to four when Hemsky connected on a power play just 50 seconds into the third, retrieving a Dallas turnover in the high slot and unleashing a wrist shot that beat a screened Lehtonen over the shoulder.

Eager made it 5-0 at 11:37 following another Stars turnover, blasting a onetimer from the right face-off circle past Lehtonen after a nice cross-ice pass from Lennart Petrell.

Jagr snapped Dubnyk’s shutout bid with 5:55 remaining when his snap shot from the high slot found its way over Dubnyk’s glove.

Four different Oilers had to be helped off the ice during the game

Boston 16, Pittsburgh 6 Milwaukee 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 5, Oakland 3 Texas 10, Cleveland 0 Arizona 6, Cincinnati (ss) 5 Kansas City 5, San Diego 4 L.A. Dodgers 10, L.A. Angels 8 Seattle 4, San Francisco 3 Colorado 4, Cincinnati (ss) 3 Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 4, tie, 10 innings Friday’s Games Minnesota vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

St. Louis vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 11:10 a.m.

San Diego vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

and the simmering hostilities came to a head with four minutes left when Dallas’ Jamie Benn was ejected for cross-checking Ryan Jones from behind. Jones, who had run into Lehtonen seconds earlier and was heading to the penalty box for goaltender interference, stayed down for about two minutes before heading to the locker room.

The Oilers struck first, as Gagner notched his sixth of the season just 1:13 into the opening period. Standing in the right corner, Gagner fired the puck into the crease, where it appeared to ricochet off Benn’s skate and past Lehtonen.

The teams traded prime scoring opportunities off the rush starting at 8:43 when Dubnyk made a nice pad save on Stephane Robidas’ one-timer from the high slot.

Seconds later, Petry raced into the Dallas zone with Taylor Hall on a 2-on-

Texas vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 1:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m.

Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 4:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 5:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Atlanta vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Baltimore vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Detroit (ss) at Lakeland, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

1 rush, and Lehtonen got just enough of his wrist shot to deflect the puck just wide of the right post.

Schultz made it 2-0 Edmonton at 13:52 when he sneaked into the slot and received Eberle’s beautiful saucer pass from the left corner for a onetimer that fluttered over the sliding Lehtonen’s pad and under his glove.

The Oilers had a great chance to go up by three when back-to-back boarding penalties on the Stars gave Edmonton a 5-on-3 power play for 1:03 that carried into the second period. They had several opportunities, but couldn’t convert. Lehtonen made sparkling saves in succession on Gagner’s onetimer, Schultz’s wrist shot and Ryan Smyth’s point-blank wrister.

Dallas then had three consecutive power plays through the second period, but came up empty-handed.

Detroit (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 11:10 a.m.

Colorado vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 1:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

San Francisco (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 1:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m.

FLAMES: First goal Iginla’s second late in the period made it a two-goal game again, but Landeskog made it 4-3 just 23 seconds into the third. It was Landeskog’s first goal since Jan. 22. He missed 11 games with a head injury.

Six minutes later, Stastny knocked in Landeskog’s rebound to tie it. Duchene scored the winner when he tipped in a centring pass from Jamie McGinn 10:52 into the third.

Joey MacDonald stopped 31 shots for the Flames. Semyon Varlamov made 19 saves for Colorado.

NOTES: The Flames acquired forward Brian McGrattan from Nashville for defenceman Joe Piskula. McGrattan did not appear in a game this season for the Predators and recently finished a two-week conditioning assignment in the AHL.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 1, 2013 B5

Jays win tight game over Yankees

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS David Phelps could end up back in the New York Yankees’ rotation.

Phelps allowed two hits over three scoreless innings Thursday as a Yankees’ spilt squad lost 1-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Phelps struck out one and walked one, and he has not given up a run in five innings over two starts. He could earn a starting spot if Phil Hughes remains sidelined by a bulging disk.

Hughes is working out in a pool and might resume throwing early next week.

“Until he declares himself as healthy, it’s just too early to make a call on it,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said of Hughes. “If asked the question, is opening day in jeopardy for him? Yeah. He’s still got some more things to do just to be in a position to get off the mound again. If everything goes right, maybe by Tuesday next week, hopefully get the ball into his hand for just a flat ground throwing program.”

Phelps threw 27 of 38 pitches for strikes. He was 4-4 with a 3.34 ERA as a rookie last year, making 11 starts and 22 relief appearances.

“I’m still preparing the same way whether I’m in the bullpen or if I’m to going to be a starter,” Phelps said.

“Just go out and try to be ready to pitch whether role they need me.”

Brandon Morrow gave up two hits in two shutout innings for Toronto, and Andy LaRoche hit a seventh-inning homer off Chase Whitley.

“I felt in rhythm, and I was a lot more aggressive to my spot with the ball, which obviously the results were better,” Morrow said.

Morrow allowed two earned runs and three hits in one inning against Detroit on Feb. 23.

Toronto outfielder Colby Rasmus didn’t play because of minor shoulder

tightness.

New York catcher Chris Stewart was ejected by first base umpire Marty Foster in the second after he was called out on a close play following a grounder to shortstop Jose Reyes.

Stewart argued the call and pointed twice at the umpire while returning to the dugout.

“His emotions got the best of him a little bit,” New York manager Joe Girardi said. “He thought Stew was pointing at him.”

Stewart didn’t feel like he deserved to get tossed.

“I didn’t get in his face but, apparently, he thought I did something,” Stewart said. “I didn’t feel like I was talked to in the right manner, and I told him don’t talk to me like that. I didn’t curse at him.”

Blue Jays right-hander Sergio Santos gave up one hit over a scoreless inning. Santos could start the season as the closer if Casey Janssen, who had had surgery in November to address lingering shoulder soreness. is not ready.

Santos missed almost all of last season after shoulder surgery.

“He doesn’t have a lot of experience doing that, but he might have to be the guy depending on how Casey progresses,” Toronto manager John Gibbons said. “Casey, if it comes to the point where he’s not ready to go opening day, it might not be long but he might not be ready that day, he’d be the guy.”

There was a scary moment in the seventh when Yankees centre fielder Slade Heathcott ran into Ronnier Mustelier while the right fielder was attempting to catch Edwin Encarnacion’s fly ball. Mustelier held onto the ball, and both players were OK. “I think it’s kind of weird because it really didn’t hurt either one of us, so we just kind of fit the other like a puzzle piece or something like that,” Heathcott said.

U.S. has big plans to reach WBC championship SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.

— Ryan Vogelsong has a little running joke that he is going to plunk San Francisco teammate Pablo Sandoval in the World Baseball Classic to keep the Panda from a three-homer game like the one he produced in Game 1 of the World Series last fall.

Sandoval plans to play nice once he pulls on the Venezuela uniform.

“He’s my teammate, I don’t want to fight,” Sandoval said with a smile.

Both know the team to beat: Two-time WBC winner Japan.

Joe Torre is returning to the top step of the dugout to manage the Americans, who have yet to even reach the championship game of this hugely popular international event played every three years.

Team USA has plenty of motivation to make up for two poor showings in this tournament. The Americans didn’t get out of the second round in 2009, then lost in the semifinals to Japan three years ago. Now, they are making plans to reach the semifinals and final at San Francisco’s AT&T Park.

“We’ll probably be disappointed if we don’t make it to San Francisco,” said Vogelsong, slated to be the No. 2 starter in the U.S. rotation. “First and foremost, we’re focused on getting there.”

The Japanese topped Cuba in the inaugural Classic in 2006, then South Korea three years later. Japan is known for its rigorous spring trainings, which typically begin a couple of weeks before the major league clubs and feature allday workouts with just a short break to eat.

“It’s such a dedicated group of players. I go back to going over to Japan as a member of the Mets back in ’74 and just noticing and at that time I didn’t think necessarily that the Japanese could play at our level, maybe stature-wise,” Torre recalled. “Even though their game was clean and disciplined, it just didn’t look like they were as good as we were. That’s certainly has changed.”

Rockies slugger Carlos Gonzalez will play alongside Sandoval for Venezuela. The World Series champion Giants have had to plan carefully this spring to get through the Cactus League with much of their roster

headed to the WBC — Marco Scutaro on Venezuela, Angel Pagan and Andres Torres on Puerto Rico, Vogelsong and reliever Jeremy Affeldt on the U.S. team, closer Sergio Romo pitching for Mexico.

“It’s my first time representing and I’m really looking forward to doing it,” Pagan said. “The first two Classics I couldn’t do it because I was either trying to make a team or I was trying to be the everyday player. It fills my heart to go out there and play in front of my countrymen and in front of my family. I did it when I played in New York and Puerto Rico but it’s not the same when you’re wearing the P.R. jersey. It’s going to be a little different, and I’m ready.”

And CarGo sure is confident in Venezuela’s chances.

“I don’t think we need practice — Venezuela doesn’t need practice,” he said. “Japan, they train together for a long time and get prepared for that. We don’t really get prepared for that, we all focus on our teams. ’OK, you’ve got to go play for your country.’ We’re all going to be blind, put the uniform on, let’s play.”

Many players are torn between playing for their country or playing for the club that signs their paycheque — especially those who might be on the bubble of making the roster or earning a starting job.

Gonzalez said the Venezuelans feel tremendous pressure to take part in the Classic, yet he understands why Seattle ace Felix Hernandez has passed after signing a $175 million, seven-year contract earlier this month that made him the highestpaid pitcher in baseball.

“You have to represent your team,” Gonzalez said. “You see all the news about King Felix not playing for Venezuela and the whole country changes, they get upset that you’re not going to play for your country.

They think it’s all about the money but, you know what, we’ve been working since we were 16 years old and we came from Venezuela to represent. Especially King Felix, he’s been playing since he was 16 with Seattle. He’s a franchise player who was about to sign the biggest contract.

It’s crazy how people feel bad about it. He has to think about his future, he has to think about his family. I think made the right choice.”

The inaugural 2006 Classic featured a poolplay format, while 2009 was double-elimination — and this one will be a combination of both. The first round will be pool play, with the top two teams advancing. The second round is doubleelimination, and the top two teams will reach the semifinals.

The Americans will play their round-robin games at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field in Phoenix.

“I’m not sure that our players weren’t excited,” Torre said of the previous two WBC tournaments.

“The guys who have played this before were excited to get back to it. I think it’s still something to get a little used to. Let’s admit it, you play the USA team, MLB, even though there are a number of MLB players obviously playing for other countries, it’s like putting on your Sunday best, you know, ’We’re excited because we have a chance to beat them at their own game’ so to speak.”

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Before the game, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera and ace CC Sabathia, New York’s expected opening-day starter, both threw in their first simulated games.

Rivera pitched in nine games last year, his season ending when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his

right knee while tracking down a fly ball during batting practice in Kansas City on May 3. He had surgery on June 12.

Sabathia, who had off-season left elbow bone spur surgery, and Rivera both plan to throw another simulated game.

Mixed results for Canadian rinks at World Junior Curling Championship THE CANADIAN PRESS SOCHI, Russia — Matt Dunstone won both of his games while Corryn Brown lost in a blowout on a mixed day for Canada at the world junior curling championships.

Dunstone and his Winnipeg team opened the round robin Thursday with a 9-6 win over Switzerland and followed with a 5-4 victory over Russia.

In women’s play, Corryn Brown’s rink from Kamloops, B.C., dropped a 9-1 decision to Denmark.

In the first game, Dunstone jumped out to a 5-2 lead after four ends.

Switzerland fought back to tie it in the ninth end but Dunstone made a double takeout to score three for the win.

“I like to hit,” said Dunstone. “So it was nice when I got that chance, but we’re hoping not even to be in that situation.”

His rink then held off a solid host side by a single point.

“We’re not quite at the top of our game yet,” Dunstone said. “We know we’ve got some stronger teams coming up now.

We’ve got Scotland in our next game and we’re going to have to be on top of our game for that one.”

Brown, meanwhile, will try to bounce back from the rout when she takes on Scotland on Friday at the Ice Cube Curling Center.

“It was a loss, but nothing that the girls haven’t experienced before,” said Canadian team leader Andrea

Ronnebeck.

“The girls say they’ve learned a lot from the game today and are excited about playing tomorrow. It’s never a true loss when you take away the lesson.”

Denmark, Japan, Russia and Scotland are 1-0 while Canada, Norway, Switzerland and the United States are 0-1.

Sweden and the Czech Republic had the day off.

The Canadian men will return to the ice Saturday morning against Scotland.

Dunstone is tied with Italy for first place at 2-0.

Norway and Scotland are next at 1-0, followed by Sweden and the United States at 1-1.

China and Switzerland are 0-1 while the Czech Republic and Russia are 0-2.

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It took Scott Milanovich 10 years to become a head football coach, but not all the tears shed the day he joined the Toronto Argonauts were of happiness.

Milanovich said his daughters Macall, 11, and Maggie, nine, initially cried then he told them he was assuming the head job in Toronto.

It wasn’t so much having to move to the new city after five years in Montreal, but rather the idea of sitting in the stands and having to listen to Argos fans criticize the head coach during the rollercoaster ride that usually is the 18-game CFL regular season.

But the 40-year-old native of Butler, Pa., often pressed the right buttons as a rookie head coach, leading Toronto to its first Grey Cup title since 2004.

On Thursday, that earned Milanovich the CFL’s coach of the year award.

However, Milanovich’s highlight this season was celebrating Toronto’s 35-22 win over the Calgary Stampeders in the 100th Grey Cup on the Rogers Centre field afterwards with his family.

“The moment after the Grey Cup was one of the best of my life, spending it with my wife, my daughters and my family,” Milanovich said. “But the thing people don’t see is after the losses, the concern on their faces.

“They’re hurting because you’re hurting and that’s as much of a motivator for me as anything. What the typical outside world doesn’t realize is coaches are paid to do that but the families live and die with every win and loss so for them to be able to share that moment with me on the field and be in the parade and celebrate in our city, those are the reasons you do it, for those moments.”

Milanovich claimed the Annis Stukus Trophy at a luncheon in Regina after receiving 34 of 45 firstplace ballots in voting by the Football Reporters of Canada. Calgary head coach/GM John Hufnagel and Mike Benevides of the B.C. Lions were the other finalists.

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ining the day on the last hole.

“My caddie said, ’Where are you going to go with the one,”’ Villegas said. “And I said, ’I’m looking straight at that flag.’ And I hit a great shot.”

Grace, part of the core of young South Africans on the rise, played the Honda Classic for the first time, though he had heard plenty about the water and trouble on Nos. 15, 16 and 17 that was dubbed “Bear’s Trap” in honour of course designer Jack Nicklaus. He saw it on TV and talked to Charl Schwartzel about it last week.

And he brought a little trepidation with him to PGA National.

“I sat down with Charl last week at the Match Play and he said, ‘Listen, the four finishing holes are quite a beast out there.’ So I was a little nervous coming here,” Grace said.

ture the award and second in three years as GM Jim Barker won it in 2010.

Barker stepped down as Argos coach in December 2011 and hired Milanovich, who had served as an assistant in Montreal for five seasons. Barker then made headlines when he landed veteran quarterback Ricky Ray in a blockbuster trade with the Edmonton Eskimos.

But Ray and the Argos started slowly. In August, Toronto released running back Cory Boyd even though he led the CFL in rushing at the time and the team was just 4-4 heading into its annual Labour Day showdown with Hamilton.

After consecutive wins over Hamilton, Toronto then lost five of its next six games, including twoof-three when Ray went down with a knee injury, to stand at 7-9.

However, Ray and the Argos caught fire, winning their final five games and capping their late-season run with a Grey Cup victory before a rabid Rogers Centre gathering of 53,208.

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — With one bold swing, Camilo Villegas turned a solid round at the Honda Classic into his lowest start in more than a year.

Villegas drilled a three-wood from 263 yards over the water to about eight feet for an eagle on the par-5 18th hole at PGA National for a 6-under 64 that gave him a one-shot lead and another jolt of confidence as he tries to regain his status on the PGA Tour.

Branden Grace was bullish when it came to the “Bear’s Trap” by making birdie on all three holes of the notorious stretch late on the back nine. He made it four in a row with a birdie on the 18th hole and was at 65 with Rickie Fowler, Robert Streb and Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods each opened with 70 and walked away feeling much differently about their day.

Woods played in the cool, cloudy morning and was in danger of a big number late in his round when he decided to take off his socks and shoes, don rain pants and step into a creek to play a shot half-submerged in the water. Instead of taking a drop that could have led to double bogey, he escaped with par and rallied for a 70.

“I wasn’t trying to advance it very far, just make sure I got it back in the fairway and give myself some kind of wedge shot in there, which I did,” Woods said.

McIlroy was 1 under for his day when his wedge from 105 yards sailed over the green, he chipped to just inside eight feet and took bogey when he missed the putt.

It felt even worse coming on the easiest hole at PGA National, which played about a half-shot below par.

“I only had 105 yards in for my third shot and ended up taking a 6,” McIlroy said. “Wasn’t the nicest way to finish.

I saw enough pretty good golf out there to be positive going into the next few days.”

Ottawa’s Brad Fritsch fired a 68 and is tied for 30th, David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., is a shot back in a tie for 40th, Mike Weir (71) of Brights Grove, Ont., is tied for 81st and Calgary’s Stephen Ames (73) is well back in a tie for 117th.

Villegas will take just about anything positive at this stage in his career.

Just four years after his back-to-back wins in FedEx Cup playoff events and climbing to as high as No. 7 in the world, the 31-year-old Colombian went into a slump so bad that over the last 18 months he lost his card last year and didn’t earn it back in Qschool. A popular draw, he has received ample sponsor exemptions to get through the year and can build a full schedule. But he was middleof-the-pack in the Humana Challenge, and then missed the cut at Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach.

“This game is great when you’re playing good,” Villegas said.

“When you’re out here missing cuts and missing cuts, I don’t care what people say. Yes, we’re blessed to have this job, but it’s not that much fun. ... The game was kicking my butt a little bit. That’s a good way to put it. But I know who I am. I know I belong out here. I know how good I can be, and therefore, that’s why you’re just going to keep your head up and keep working.”

It was his lowest round since a 63 to start the Humana Challenge a year ago.

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WATER WEEK CELEBRATION Water will be celebrated at the Red Deer Public Library on March 9, with the help of a few whales and some live music. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the library, Calgarian Renay Eng-Fisher will wear a few different hats, presenting her children’s book Akai and Mamoo’s Ocean Adventure, and performing songs with the June Bugs.

The quintet will play songs from the album Everybody’s World, which accompanies the book and features the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra.

The book is the story of two orca whales exploring a polluted ocean and learning about environmental protection. The free event is billed as a precelebration to World Water Day (March 22) and Canada Water Week (March 18-24). The event will take place in the Snell Auditorium at the RDPL’s downtown branch.

New look for heritage awards PROCESS UPDATED, MORE CLARITY FOR AWARD CATEGORIES

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Heritage Recognition Awards are back to honour those who have put historical preservation first.

After the cancellation of the awards last year, the 2013 edition is seeking to celebrate the past as the city does the same in its centennial year. Nominations opened Thursday with an event kicking off the 10th iteration of the honours.

The Heritage Recognition Awards have been given out since 2002.

Last year, however, the awards were cancelled owing to a lack of nominations received.

So, the committee in charge of the awards opted to update the process and add clarity to its award categories for the city’s 100th birthday.

For this year, they are intro-

‘... IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT THAT WE REMEMBER OUR COLLECTIVE PAST. IT HELPS GUIDE HOW WE ENVISION OUR FUTURE AND GIVES US ALL A SENSE OF PLACE; A SENSE OF HISTORY.’ — SUSAN KNOPP, CHAIRPERSON OF THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

ducing a new category for nonprofessional youth under 25 who have made special contributions to heritage.

Youth contributions to heritage could be anything from an elementary school art project to high-level study, said Susan Knopp, chairperson of the Heritage Preservation Committee.

“It can be grassroots, handson and fun, all the way up to if you’re a graduate student or university student studying history and you’re doing some work that pertains to Central Alberta

history, we want to hear about it,” she explained.

Recognizing heritage does not simply mean preserving historic buildings, said Knopp, citing the work of John Tobias, the long-time Red Deer College history instructor who received a Heritage Award posthumously in 2011.

“I think it’s really important that we remember our collective past. It helps guide how we envision our future and gives us all a sense of place; a sense of history,” she said.

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DISABILITIES LEARNING STRATEGIES The March Speaker Series by the Learning Disabilities Association - Red Deer Chapter features talks on stigma and learning strategies.

On March 13 Robert Nellis, PhD discusses overcoming the stigma often associated with learning disabilities and working towards goals. On March 27 the association’s program director, Jeanette Davis, talks about exploring strategies for helping elementary children learn basic math. Both talks will be held in the tutor room of the Learning Disabilities Association, lower level 3757 43rd Ave. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It costs $15 for non-members and is free for members.

Registration is required and can be done by calling Jeannette at 403-340-3885 or email at lprograms@ ldreddeer.ca.

BIOMECHANICAL WORKSHOP Athletes and coaches are invited to a biomechanical workshop focusing on software designed for videotaped analysis.

Coach Dave Colley will analyze skills using Dartfish, software that can highlight points of interest, add audio comments and more for training athletes. The talk takes place at the KS Gym and Room 932 at Red Deer College, 100 College Blvd. on March 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge for the event. For more information call 403342-3231.

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The awards, to be presented in five categories, are for work completed in the last four years by individuals or groups in the city and county of Red Deer, along with seven area hamlets.

Mayor Morris Flewwelling said the richness of communities depends on the preserving of their pasts.

“I urge everybody to think about what’s happened in our community that needs to be recognized and honoured,” he said.

Nomination forms are available at the City of Red Deer Culture Services Centre and the Red Deer County office. Online, forms can be found at www. reddeer.ca/heritage or http://rdcounty.ca.

The nomination deadline is April 30, with the awards to be presented as part of Alberta Culture Days on Sept. 27. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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Jonas Woon, 9, chases after his father Alex at Bower Ponds on a perfect day for skating Thursday.

March arriving like a lamb

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A warmer and drier February is leading into a lamb-like start to March, but the end of winter and snow isn’t coming that quickly for Central Alberta.

February was, on average, 3.4 degrees warmer than the normal for this time of year.

Dave Phillips, Environment Canada senior climatologist, said the average temperature for February is -10C, but Red Deer this year averaged -6.6C for the month.

As well there was less snow then normal with three cms as opposed to the normal of 12.5 cms.

“It really was a much milder than normal month than you would have expected,” said Phillips.

“There shouldn’t have been a lot of complaining because there were a number of occasions, the warmest temperature I saw was on Feb. 15 when it got up to 8.3C.” The coldest point of the month was a few days later when on Feb. 22 the temperature dropped to -19.6C. Prior to February, Red

‘IT REALLY WAS A MUCH MILDER THAN NORMAL MONTH THAN YOU WOULD HAVE EXPECTED.’ — DAVE PHILLIPS, ENVIRONMENT CANADA SENIOR CLIMATOLOGIST Deer had experienced a milder January, -9.8C for 2013 as opposed to the normal of -13.2C. In contrast snowfall totals were up with the area receiving 10 cms more than normal that month.

Phillips said Red Deer received the bulk of its winter weather in December when temperatures were below average, -15C was the month’s average in 2012 while the norm would be -11C. “We know winter hasn’t been long,” said Phillips. “It may have begun early, but the toughest part of winter was before January.

“My sense is it won’t be the longest winter on record, it may have started early, but it hasn’t been tough.”

But winter hasn’t left yet and if historical weather is any indication there should be more snow ahead.

“Typically after the first of March you see in Red Deer

about 35 cms of snow,” said Phillips.

“About 30 per cent of your average snowfall occurs after the first of March, so don’t be seduced into thinking it’s over.”

Red Deerians can expect some mild conditions heading into the first few days of March as well, with today’s high of 6C and Saturday forecast to hit 6C as well. “Seven degrees warmer than normal for the daytime high,” said Phillips.

“-5 for a low, and normally this time of year it would be a low of -12.

“This is going to be a rather balmy beginning to March, nothing to roar about, it will just bah in.”

But Phillips said there is no statistical credence to the ‘in like a lamb out like a lion’ idiom. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

A cost-sharing agreement that would see Lacombe County pick up a share of the operating costs for Blackfald’s yet-unfinished fieldhouse ran into a snag on Thursday.

County councillors were concerned that the deal, which commits the county to covering 15 per cent of operating costs, was too open-ended.

Projected annual operating costs are $300,000 for the $15-million fieldhouse that is expected to be open late this year or early next year. Lacombe County’s share would be $45,000.

However, several councillors wondered if the county’s 15-per-cent commitment exposed it to too much financial risk if operating costs were much higher than expected.

Council voted unanimously to table the issue to await more information.

Tim Timmons, county manager of corporate services, said administrators from the two municipalities will meet to raise the county’s concerns and review operating cost estimates.

Coun. Cliff Soper, who is the county’s representative on Blackfalds recreation board, was wary of delaying too much.

“We can’t continue to keep postponing and postponing because I think we’re sending the wrong message. We’re sending the message that communication isn’t very good.”

Coun. Paula Law said council’s questions shouldn’t be seen as a negative development.

“I’m all for paying a fair share of it.”

Last June, the county approved a $750,000 donation towards construction costs of the fieldhouse. At the time, council debated whether to approve $2.25 million, based on 15 per cent of the total cost and as a reflection of the percentage of county users.

However, after some discussion council opted to provide one-third of that and defer a decision on further funding until the recreation master plan is completed this year.

Blackfalds had asked for $3 million.

Construction began on the fieldhouse last summer. It will be home to various recreational activities such as indoor play spaces for a variety of sports, walking and running tracks, pools, fitness equipment and lease spaces for local businesses. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Lee announces intention to run for city council

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Third-term public school board trustee Lawrence Lee is taking a run at city council.

On Thursday, Lee confirmed his name will be on the Oct. 21 civic ballot.

Lee said he is ready for change and the Red Deer Public School board could use some Lawrence Lee fresh and innovative talent around the table.

“Over the years that I have been a trustee school boards have been put more and

more to the wayside in terms of provincial government’s taking over their autonomy and ability to negotiate with teacher salaries.

“I think it is time to go put my skill set to better use with the city I love,” said Lee, 49.

Lee was first elected to the Red Deer Public School board in 2004.

In his free time, he is also a director for the Public School Boards Association of Alberta, president of the Red Deer and District Community Society and a member of Alberta’s Asia Advisory Council.

“In general there’s an opportunity for the city to look at more collaborative approaches with other community organizations and to look within itself again and do a review of the way we do things,” said Lee, a senior analyst for a private equity firm.

Lee said he believes in keeping taxes

low because he believes it encourages collaboration between community stakeholders.

He said tax increases typically affect those who are least able to afford them including those on fixed income and young families.

Lee has been married for 22 years and has two daughters, 18 and 16.

Of the current nine-person council, seven councillors have confirmed they will seek another term.

Coun. Cindy Jefferies, said she is running for mayor. Councillors Tara Veer, Chris Stephan and Frank Wong have not announced their intentions. Calvin GouletJones, 26, owner of a local tile setting company, and Matt Chapin, 26, a student are also council hopefuls. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Towle’s seniors issues tour to end Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle will wrap up her seniors issue tour at the Golden Circle Seniors Centre in Red Deer on Saturday.

For two weeks, the Wildrose Seniors Critic has been talking to seniors about the current and future state of seniors care across the province. Towle said she wants to be informed of the issues facing seniors so she can build better policy.

The evening gets underway at 7 p.m.

For more information go to www.wildrose.ca

Funds raised for Lindhout group An Amanda Lindhout established humanitarian organization took in $312 at a recent fundraiser.

The fundraiser, a family-friendly dance, took place at the Hub on Ross on Feb. 21. It was in support of the elimination of violence against women.

The event was sponsored by Canada World Youth, Bringing Relief Inspiring Through Education (BRITE) and the local chapter of the Global Enrichment Foundation, Amanda Lindhout’s non-profit organization. The money raised will go towards a program for victims of gender-based violence.

How sleep helps recovery As much as training and preparation help with sport performance, sleep and recovery also play a role.

That role will be the focus of an upcoming presentation by Brent Alexander, the clinical research co-ordinator at the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance in Calgary.

On March 15 at the Notre Dame High School Auditorium, 50 Lees St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the free presentation focuses on how quality sleep will reduce the risk of over-training, under-recovery, enhanced resistance to illness and improved injury recovery.

While there is no fee for the presentation, but it is suggested people register early as space is limited.

To register contact the Alberta Sport and Development Centre at 403-342-3231 or email info@asdccentral.ca. Visit the website, www.asdccentral.ca for more information.

Trial set in fatal crash A young Stettler man has been ordered to stand trial on charges arising from a fatal collision near his hometown just over a year ago.

Koralea Boettger, 17, died when the pickup truck in which she had been travelling went out of control on a gravel road about five km northwest of Stettler and slammed into a stand of trees on Feb. 11, 2012.

Trevor James Dahl, 20, pleaded not guilty in Stettler provincial court to charges of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and refusing to provide a sample of his breath to police investigating a fatal collision.

Dahl was ordered to stand trial at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing held in Stettler this week.

A date for his trial has not yet been set.

City to decide on Games bid Red Deer city council will weigh making a bid for the 2016 Alberta Winter Games on Monday.

City administration is not backing the application.

Instead city staffers say council should focus its energies on considering a bid for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

The Alberta Winter Games are held very two years. More than 2,800 athletes, coaches and technical officials will participate in the games.

The Canada Winter and Summer Games alternate every two years, and each province and territory takes their turn.

The last time Alberta hosted the Canada Games was the Winter Games in Grande Prairie in 1995.

An estimated 120,000 visitors are expected to attend over 17 days of competition.

The economic impact for Red Deer of hosting the 2006 Alberta Summer Games for three days was $12 million.

Man guilty on drug charges One of two men arrested for drugs by police making a traffic stop will be sentenced in Red Deer provincial court in late June.

Dylan Senetza of Red Deer and Shawn Bodnaruk of Kindersley, Sask., were arrested after the traffic stop led Red Deer City RCMP to further investigations in an apartment at 51st Avenue and 62nd Street on Feb. 25, 2012.

Police allege that they seized four kilograms of magic mushrooms from the vehicle they had stopped and four kilograms of marijuana from the apartment, along with drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Senetza, 27, pleaded guilty in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday to charges of possession of drugs for trafficking. He is to be sentenced on June 20.

Bodnaruk, 24, is to enter a plea on May 31.

School bus driver charged A 60-year-old Botha man faces charges after his school bus with children on board allegedly went through a yield sign, colliding with pickup truck near Stettler last week.

Three people were treated for injuries as a result of this collision. Stettler RCMP were called to the two-vehicle collision along with Stettler EMS and Fire and Rescue on Feb. 22 at 3:15 p.m.

Police said the school bus was driving northbound on Range Road 39-2 approaching the intersection at Township Road 17-4.

Cpl. Cameron Russell, Stettler RCMP, said the bus slowed down as it came to the yield sign and proceeded through when it collided with the westbound pickup truck. Two of the children passengers on the bus were taken to hospital for minor injuries and driver of the pickup truck, 45 of Stettler, was treated on scene for minor injuries.

The subsequent investigation revealed weather was not a factor in the collision.

Police have charged the driver of the bus with failing to yield properly before proceeding through the intersection.

RCMP would not name the charged bus driver.

District buys former pool site

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Clearview Public Schools has bought a former swimming pool site in Stettler for a loonie.

But so far there are no immediate plans on what the school district may do with the land.

Chairman Ken Checkel said the site is being used as a parking lot.

The Town of Stettler and the school district had constructed that pool as part of the Canadian 1967 centennial.

It was jointly owned by the two parties until about 1994. In 1994, the land was transferred to the town for the sum of $1.

Since then the town ran the

STETTLER POOL pool until 2006 when it was closed.

The town later opened a recreation centre at a new site that included a pool.

Checkel said the town asked the school board to share in the cost of demolishing the pool and fixing up the site and then those lands would become owned by the school district.

The pool was demolished more than a year ago. “We agreed to pay half the cost,� said Checkel.

The cost was about $213,000 so the school board agreed to pay $106,500 over a period of eight

Three suspects arrested in heist of Peavey goods Police have arrested three people suspected of breaking into a Red Deer hardware store and swiping more than $10,000 in tools and other merchandise.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Red Deer City RCMP said missing items including a generator and plasma cutter reported stolen from the Red Deer Peavey Mart were found in a vehicle that had been pulled over for a traffic violation on Tuesday.

Police allege that a subsequent search of a residence in Sylvan Lake uncovered more goods stolen from the store during a break and enter that had occurred in the early hours of Feb. 23.

Christopher Davis of Red Deer and Jaret Szoke of Sylvan Lake, both 35, were both charged with mischief, two counts of break and enter, five counts of possession of stolen property, and two counts of possession of break-in instruments as well as breaching release conditions. Similar charges are pending against a third suspect.

Davis and Szoke remain in custody pending their first court appearance, set for Red Deer provincial court on Monday.

years. The town agreed.

The site was tranferred over to the school district for $1.

The board finalized this purchase agreement during its last board meeting held on Feb. 14.

The land is right next to Wm. E. Hay Composite High School and the Catholic church. “There was a lot of discussion around the board table on whether we should spend the money on this but the board in the end felt it was a good deal to pay half the cost of the demolition and getting the site fixed up,� said Checkel. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Lacombe County will pump nearly $183,000 into City of Lacombe recreation upgrades, but council wrestled with whether to cover parking lot work.

The county routinely picks up a share of construction and operating costs for recreational facilities in its urban communities. Contributions are based on the percentage of county users.

As part of that arrangement, City of Lacombe requested $265,683 to go towards upgrades and improvements to the Lacombe Memorial Centre, Aquaplex, arena, the arena parking lot and the spray park. The total cost of the work is $926,200.

While council voted unanimously to contribute to the facilities, an $82,773-request to share the cost of repaving and realigning parking lot entrances to improve safety was questioned by several councillors. “I’m a bit concerned about repaving the parking lot,� said Coun. Brenda Knight, who was leery about setting a precedent by paying for what amounts to maintenance work.

Council voted unanimously to approve all but the paving and realignment work. Staff plan to bring back more information on the breakdown of paving and road relignment costs for consideration. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Nominations Now Open Red Deer College is now accepting nominations for the awards that are presented annually at RDC’s Convocation:

G.H. Dawe Memorial Award of Excellence This memorial award is presented by RDC to a community member who best exemplifies the values of Mr. George Harold Dawe (1910-1999), cofounder of RDC and first administrative officer.

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A Red Deer man charged with trafficking street drugs will go to trial in November.

Chad West, 23, was arrested in early December after members of the Red Deer RCMP Street Team and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team raided an apartment at 47th Avenue and 53rd Street.

Police allege that they seized 5.4 kg (12 pounds) of marijuana and $1,000 in cash. West has pleaded not guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession proceeds of crime. His trial is set for Nov. 4.

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BY DAVID FRIEND THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Three of Canada’s biggest banks delivered first-quarter results on Thursday that outshone analyst expectations, helped by improvement in their lending operations.

Both Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and TD Bank (TSX:TD) boosted their quarterly dividend payments, leaving CIBC (TSX:CM) as the unexpected lone wolf to keep its payouts at their current level. But aside from the disappointment, the results from the banks included more positive surprises than negative ones.

Royal Bank said that net income rose 12 per cent to $2.07 billion, or $1.36 per share, in the period. Adjusted earnings amounted to $1.38 per share, beating analyst estimates by six cents, according to a survey by Thomson Reuters.

TD Bank’s earnings grew 21 per cent to $1.79 billion, or $1.86 per share. Adjusted profits were $1.92 billion or $2 per share, eight cents above a consensus estimates.

CIBC delivered the weakest overall re-

sults with profits falling more than four per cent to $798 million, or $1.91 per share, affected by a $148 million loss booked in its structured credit business. The bank said when filtering out those costs, adjusted earnings rose to $868 million or $2.15 per share, seven cents above the consensus estimate.

Concerns the banking sector is headed towards more challenging times didn’t appear to be quite as evident as some analysts had anticipated before the quarterly reports began earlier this week.

The banks demonstrated that their personal and commercial loans businesses are still solid, even as expectations point to consumer lending growth slowing in the coming quarters amid persistent economic weakness.

“The results that have come out of the domestic businesses have just been much better than my expectations,” said Tom Lewandowski, a financial services analyst with Edward Jones in St. Louis.

“I’ve held the contention that as you see slower growth (the banks are) going to have to reposition your balance sheet into lower yield securities. If business growth contin-

ues to keep up with what we’ve seen here in the first quarter, that ... may be less of a concern.”

On the dividend front, Royal Bank will rise five per cent to 63 cents per share. TD’s payout will rise by four cents to 81 cents per share. CIBC will keep its dividend unchanged, despite expectations from analysts to the contrary.

CIBC president and chief executive Gerry McCaughey defended the bank’s decision to holding steady on the dividend when asked by an analyst on the earnings conference call.

“I wouldn’t read too much into our not raising the dividend this quarter,” he said.

“On the capital front, we’re also in the middle of a (stock) buyback program that’s going at an accelerated pace. As I said before, to the extent that you have a buyback, it does allow you to raise your dividend more rapidly and stay within your payout ratio.”

He said the bank is still considering “the exact mix” of its buyback program, which would determine what happens to dividend increases in the coming quarters.

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B.C. gets pooled pension plan

Bank of Canada told to keep rates on hold The C.D. Howe Institute’s monetary policy council is recommending the Bank of Canada keep its target for the overnight rate on hold for the next year. The institute’s monetary policy council is urging the central bank to not only keep the target at one per cent at its next announcement on March 6, but also hold it there through to March 2014. The Bank of Canada has kept its key interest rate to one per cent since September 2010.

The central bank is widely expected by economists to keep rates on hold when it makes its next announcement, but just when it will next raise rates is less clear.

Earlier this year, governor Mark Carney declared that the need to raise borrowing costs was “less imminent” and the bank shaved its projections for economic growth.

Carney has said he believes the next move by the bank will be to raise rates.

Loonie declines The Canadian dollar closed Thursday at a fresh eight-month low amid weak commodity prices and data showing the current account deficit down slightly but still at near record levels. The currency was down 0.79 of a cent to 96.96 cents US as the country’s current account deficit remained at near record levels for a third straight quarter.

Statistics Canada is expected to report Friday that Canadian gross domestic product grew by 0.7 per cent in the fourth quarter.

But it looks like growth started to flatten at the end of the year as the economy likely contracted by 0.1 per cent in December after rising 0.3 per cent in November. The current account is the difference between a country’s total exports of goods, services and transfers, and its total imports of the same.

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A worker stands on the roof near the entrance to Pomeroy Inn & Suites at Olds College, which is being constructed on college lands. The four-storey, 83-suite hotel will contain a conference centre, restaurant and pool, and will serve as a teaching site for Olds College’s new Canadian Institution for Rural Entrepreneurship.

Wawanesa planning move to former CHCA-TV building

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company has laid claim to a piece of the former CHCA-TV premises in Red Deer.

The Canadian company has committed to lease approximately 5,200 square feet of the main floor of the 2840 Bremner Ave. building, confirmed Keith Hartry, Wawanesa’s vice-president for northern Alberta.

Renovations are already underway, with completion anticipated by the end of March.

Wawanesa operates a local claims office at 4711 51st Ave., with these operations expected to relocate to the new site around mid-April, said Hartry. That will nearly double Wawanesa’s space in Red Deer, giving it room to grow its current payroll of approximately 20 people.

“We’re already starting to staff up in anticipation of getting into our new space,” said Hartry, adding that the new office should be able to accommodate up to 30 employees.

Additional staff will allow the company to perform more of its work locally and improve the level of service here, he said.

“We have a lot of customers and business in Central Alberta.

We want more staff in this area to handle that business.”

The approximately 13,000 square feet on the main floor of the building has been vacant since Canwest Global Communications Corp. pulled the plug on CHCATV in August 2009.

The television station, which had been broadcasting locally for more than 50 years, had also operated as RDTV. The second floor of the building is occupied by radio stations 106.7 The Drive and Big 105. Both

are owned by the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, with Jim Pattison Developments Ltd. the building’s owner.

Lorraine Beese, real estate manager with Jim Pattison Developments, said negotiations related to the balance of the vacant space are ongoing. A leasing brochure for the property indicates that two deals are pending.

Because few clients need to visit Wawanesa’s claims office in Red Deer, a downtown location wasn’t deemed necessary, said Hartry. In addition to providing more space, the new site is accessible and has plenty of parking, he added.

“We’re really happy with the location.”

Converting the former television station to office space will require extensive renovations, said Hartry.

“It’s a complete transformation.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to create legislation for group pension plans to help into retirement the twothirds of residents who can’t access such plans.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong introduced the Pooled Registration Pension Plans Act on Thursday, saying the plan gives the option for one more safety net for thousands in the province.

“It’s not the flashiest of subjects,” de Jong admitted at he announced the legislation to reporters.

“Yet, increasingly, people are becoming aware of the fact that we all have a personal responsibility to ensure that we have sufficient means at our disposal as we head towards our retirement years.”

The plans would be managed by licensed financial institutions and focus on workers who don’t have a pension plan, including those who are self-employed.

Workers whose employers set up the pooled plan aren’t obligated to get involved and employers aren’t required to match contributions.

It’s legislation intended to make wellregulated, low-cost pension plans available to residents, especially employees of small- and medium-sized businesses, de Jong said. The bill is part of a national effort to make low-cost pension plans available to millions of Canadians who don’t have other plans, and follows on the heels of similar federal government legislation.

Ted Menzies, the federal minister of state for finance, congratulated B.C. for being the first to recognize such a need.

Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan have also signalled their intention to pass similar legislation.

Alberta business confidence goes on upswing The level of confidence among business owners in Alberta edged upward in February, according to the latest survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

The national business association, which represents more than 109,000 small and medium-sized businesses across Canada, rated the February outlook in this province at 71 on a scale of zero to 100. That was up from 70.5 in January, and about five points higher than the national average.

“Alberta’s entrepreneurs are showing great resiliency in the face of increasing

economic uncertainly across our province and around the globe,” said Richard Truscott, CFIB’s Alberta director, in a release.

“It’s not at all a stretch to say the positive perspective among business owners continues to have a stabilizing effect within our economy.”

After Alberta, business confidence was highest in Saskatchewan, at 69.8. Newfoundland was next at 67, followed by Ontario and Nova Scotia (tied at 65.3), British Columbia (64.9), Quebec (64.6), Manitoba (63.4), New Brunswick (62.2), and Prince Edward

Island (54.1).

The figures were based on 974 survey responses from CFIB members.

Thirty-two per cent of the independent business owners in Alberta surveyed said they plan to hire full-time staff, with 65 per cent indicating they expect their work force to remain steady, and three per cent anticipating a decline.

The shortage of qualified employees was identified as the top business constraint, with 45 per cent of Alberta respondents saying it was their main operating challenge.

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 106.79 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 89.10 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.49 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.11 Cdn. National Railway . 104.66 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 125.45 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 77.76 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.87 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.70 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 31.72 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.98 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 26.13 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.66 General Motors Co. . . . . 27.15 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.53 Research in Motion. . . . . 13.98 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 46.62 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 42.67 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 70.89 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.40 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 48.04 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 68.82 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.02 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.47 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 13.16 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.20

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.01 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 49.83 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.78 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 22.04

Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 41.51 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 31.71 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 42.88 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.88 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.29 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.39 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.02 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.10 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.60 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.25 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.95 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.29 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.04 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 53.37

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Thursday amid a mixed reception to a string of positive earnings reports from Canada’s big banks and generally lower commodities.

The S&P/TSX composite index was 89.44 points higher at 12,821.83, held back by lower gold stocks, while the TSX Venture Exchange rose 2.24 points to 1,133.36.

The Canadian dollar was down 0.79 of a cent to 96.96 cents US, its lowest level since late June 2012, as the latest reading showed the country’s current account deficit remained at near record levels for a third straight quarter.

U.S. indexes also advanced as the latest look at fourth-quarter economic growth was disappointing while an important reading of the manufacturing sector in the American Midwest made a strong showing.

The U.S. economy grew at a 0.1 per cent annual rate from October through December, the weakest performance in nearly two years. The U.S. Commerce Department’s revision to fourth-quarter growth was only slightly better than its initial estimate that the economy shrank at a rate of 0.1 per cent. And it was well below the 3.1 per cent growth rate reported for the July-September quarter.

Other data showed that the Chicago purchasing managers index moved further into expansion territory, up 1.2 points to an 11-month high of 56.8.

The Dow Jones industrials closed down 20.88 points to 14,054.49. The Nasdaq composite index lost 2.07 points to 3,160.19 while the S&P 500 index slipped 1.31 points to 1,514.68.

The results came as financial markets remained worried about the recent Italian election, which failed to yield a clear winner, and the looming U.S. spending cuts totalling US$85 billion that are set to begin Friday.

The cuts could hit U.S. growth if no deal is reached to avoid it. Previous experience, however, suggests a last-minute deal will be cobbled together.

Meanwhile, TD Bank (TSX:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and CIBC (TSX:CIBC), all reported better than expected earnings for their first quarter.

Royal Bank and TD also increased their dividend.

Royal Bank shares closed up 54 cents at $64.02, while TD gained 56 cents to end at $84.85. CIBC lost 74 cents to close at $83.14.

The tech sector led advancers in Toronto, with BlackBerry (TSX:BB) ahead 40 cents to $13.98.

Strength also came from the industrials sector as Canadian National Railways (TSX:CNR) ran ahead $2.98 to $104.66 after earlier hitting a 52-week high of $104.89.

The energy sector was ahead per cent with the April crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange down 71 cents to US$92.05. Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) rose 61 cents to C$33.39.

April bullion moved down $17.60 to US$1,578.10 an ounce and Iamgold (TSX:IMG) declined 32 cents to C$6.95.

The base metals sector was down per cent while May copper was down two cents at US$3.55 a pound.

In other earnings news, bakery and grocery company George Weston (TSX:WN) saw its profits fall 40 per cent in the fourth quarter to $65 million or 43 cents per share.

However, excluding one-time items, the company earned $1.02 per share compared with $1.01 in the same period in 2011 and its shares rose 92 cents to $74.55.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (TSX:VRX) posted a quarterly net loss $89.1 million or 29 cents per diluted share in the latest period. Adjusting for one-time items, it earned $1.22 per share, two cents below analyst forecasts. Its shares gained $1.30 cents to $69.55.

In New York, shares in Groupon, the coupons website, plunged 24.2 per cent to US$4.53 after reporting late Wednesday that its quarterly loss had grown.

The company replaced CEO Andrew Mason on Thursday and appointed executive chairman Eric Lefkofsky and vice-chairman Ted Leonsis to the Office of the Chief Executive while a replacement is sought.

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 31.27 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.00 First Quantum Minerals . . 9.21 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 33.66 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.91 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 67.90 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 7.85 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 41.38 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 31.93

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 64.21 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 61.43 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.14 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 30.60 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 32.74 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 27.40 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 45.58 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 65.51 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.30 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 78.56 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 64.02 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 28.81 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.85

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 35.00 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 44.82 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 48.86 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 31.52 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.11 Canyon Services Group. 10.19 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.39 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.700 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.55 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.08 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 89.55

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Thursday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,821.83 up 89.44 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,133.36 up 2.24 points

TSX 60 — 738.55 up 5.01 points Dow — 14,054.49 down 20.88 points S&P 500 — 1,514.68 down 1.31 points Nasdaq — 3,160.19 down 2.07 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 96.96 cents US, down 0.79 of a cent Pound — C$1.5644, up 1.35 cents Euro — C$1.3464, up 0.24 of a cent Euro — US$1.3054, down 0.84 of a cent Oil futures: US$92.05 per barrel, down 71 cents (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,578.10 per oz., down $17.60 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $30.414 per oz., down 60.4 cents $977.81 kg., down $19.42 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Thursday at 1,133.36, up 2.24 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 186.30 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: March ’13 $3.70 higher $628.60; May ’13 $6.90 higher $625.00; July ’13 $6.80 higher $616.50; Nov. ’13 $3.20 higher $566.10; Jan. ’14 $3.10 higher $563.80; March ’14 $3.10 higher $561.30; May ’14 $3.10 higher $559.20; July ’14 $3.10 higher $557.30; Nov. ’14 $3.10 higher $546.10; Jan ’15 $3.10 higher $546.10; March ’15 $3.10 higher $546.10.

Barley (Western): March ’13 unchanged $241.50; May ’13 unchanged $242.50; July ’13 unchanged $243.00; Oct. ’13 unchanged $243.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $243.00; March ’14 unchanged $243.00; May ’14 unchanged $243.00; July ’14 unchanged $243.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $243.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $243.00; March ’15 unchanged $243.00.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 465,780 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 279,400.

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A man holds the Stick-N-Find product at the Mobile World Congress, the world’s largest mobile phone trade show, in Barcelona, Spain Wednesday. Stick-N-Find Technologies, wants to give people a way to find things, by using a new radio technology known as Bluetooth Low Energy, which drastically reduces the power consumption of a transmitting device.

Smart stickers lets you find lost things with your phone

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BARCELONA, Spain — Jimmy Buchheim is behaving oddly.

On the floor of the world’s largest cellphone trade show in Barcelona, Spain, he’s looking at the screen of his iPod Touch, taking a few steps, and then looking again. Now and then he backtracks or turns, and looks again.

Slowly, he confines his movements to a smaller and smaller area. Then he drops to his knees, and checks the screen again. He scrabbles forward.

“There we are!” he says.

Buchheim has found his keys, which had been hidden behind a wastebasket by a skeptical reporter. On the key ring is a small disc, slightly bigger than a quarter. That’s what Buchheim was homing in on, with his iPod. It allowed him to find his keys, hidden out of sight in an apartment-sized booth.

Buchheim’s Davie, Fla.-based company, Stick-N-Find Technologies, wants to give people a way to find things, whether it’s keys, wallets, TV remotes, or cat collars.

There’s no real trick to sending out a radio signal and having a phone pick it up. That’s been done before. What makes the Stick-N-Find practical is a new radio technology known as Bluetooth Low Energy, which drastically reduces the battery power needed to send out a signal. That means the disc can be small, light enough for its sticky back to adhere to a lot of surfaces, and be powered by a watch-type battery that lasts up to two years without recharging. The signal can be picked as far as 300 feet away, but that’s under ideal circumstances. On the floor of the wireless show, with a multitude of Wi-Fi transmitters jamming the airwaves, the range was roughly 20 feet.

One downside to Bluetooth Low Energy: It doesn’t come cheap. Stick-NFind charges $50 for two “stickers” from its first production run, which

starts shipping next week. It gave early backers a better deal — 4 discs for $65 — on crowdfunding site Indiegogo, where it had sought to raise $70,000 from donors and ended up getting $931,970 by the time the campaign ended last month.

Another downside is that few devices can pick up the signals. The latest two iPhones can do it, as can the latest iPod Touches and iPads. The latest high-end Samsung smartphones work, too. Bluetooth Low Energy is expected to become a standard feature in phones, but it’s not yet.

Whatever device you use, it won’t tell you exactly where your sticker is located. All it can tell is how far away it is. That means finding something is a process of walking around and checking whether you’re getting “hotter” or “colder.”

Of course, often you don’t really need to know where your wallet is: knowing that it’s within 8 feet and therefore somewhere in the car with you is assurance enough. Buchheim says the company has plans to add direction-finding features.

Users can also set up a virtual “leash” between a sticker and a Bluetooth device. Depending on the settings, when the two devices move a certain distance away from each other, the sticker starts beeping or the device’s screen shows an alert. That way, you could use sticker in your wallet, linked to your phone, to let you know if you’re leaving either one behind.

Buchheim sees this as just the start for what Bluetooth Low Energy can do. Stick-N-Find is working with a museum that’s interested in putting stickers on its exhibits, so they can issue tablets or other devices to visitors that can sense the proximity of exhibits, and say “Hello, this is the statue of soand-so,” Buchheim says.

It could even end up as a technology for the blind — one that tells them where their belongings are, he says.

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A honeymoon to Mars TYCOON PROPOSES TO SEND COUPLE ON A FLIGHT AROUND MARS IN 2018; 16 MONTHS IN A CAPSULE

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WASHINGTON — In less than five years, a married couple could be on their way toward Mars in an audacious but bare-bones private mission that would slingshot them around the Red Planet, under a plan announced Wednesday by a U.S. financial tycoon and his team.

The voyage to Mars and back would be a cosmic no-frills flight that would take the husbandand-wife astronauts as close as 100 miles (160 kilometres) to the planet, but it would also mean being cooped up for 16 months in a cramped space capsule.

The private, non-profit project, called Inspiration Mars, will get initial money from multimillionaire investment consultant Dennis Tito, the first space tourist.

The team would not say how much the overall flight would cost, but outsiders put it at more than $1 billion.

NASA will not be involved. Instead, the project’s backers intend to use a private rocket and space capsule and some kind of habitat that might be inflatable, employing an austere design that could take people to Mars for a fraction of what it would cost NASA to do with robots, officials said.

The crew members will have no lander to go down to the planet, and no spacesuits to go out for any spacewalk.

They will have minimal food and clothing, and their urine will be recycled into drinking water.

“This is not going to be an easy mission,” chief technical officer and potential crew member Taber MacCallum said in an interview.

“We called it the Lewis and Clark trip to Mars.”

It also involves a huge risk, more than a government agency like NASA would normally per-

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A drawing provided by Inspiration Mars shows an artist’s conception of a spacecraft envisioned by the private group, which wants to send a married couple on a mission to fly by the red planet and zip back home, beginning in 2018. mit, officials concede.

“It’s a risk well worth taking,” MacCallum said. He said it harkens back to the days when people took risks when it was meaningful, and he said it could be an inspiration, especially to students.

As for why a couple will make the flight, “this is very symbolic and we really need it to represent humanity with a man and a woman,” MacCallum said.

He said if it is a man and a woman on such a long, close-quarters voyage, it makes sense for them to be married so that they can give each other the emotional support that will probably need when they look out the window and see Earth get smaller and more distant: “If that’s not scary, I don’t know what is.”

The project aims to capitalize on the once-in-a-generation close

approach of the two planets’ orbits.

The timeline for the 501-day mission is set out in a technical paper to be presented next month at a scientific meeting. It calls for a launch on Jan. 5, 2018, a Mars flyby on Aug. 20, 2018, and a return to Earth on May 21, 2019.

In a statement, NASA spokesman David Steitz said the venture validates President Barack Obama’s decision to rely more on private sector ingenuity to explore space, and is “a testament to the audacity of America’s commercial aerospace industry and the adventurous spirit of America’s citizenexplorers.”

He said “NASA will continue discussions with Inspiration Mars to see how the agency might collaborate on mutually beneficial activities.”

Telescopes measure rapid rotation of supermassive black hole in nearby galaxy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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This illustration released by NASA, shows a supermassive black hole in the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 1365. A study published Thursday in the journal Nature calculated the spin rate of the black hole and found it’s rotating close to the speed of light. ical standards.

Results were published in Thursday’s issue of the journal Nature.

So how fast is the black hole at the centre of our Milky Way spinning?

It’s tough to know because our galaxy’s supermassive black hole isn’t

as active as the observed one, said lead researcher Guido Risaliti of Italy’s Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory.

Aside from occasional flares, hardly any radiation flows from our black hole, making it difficult to calculate its spin, Risaliti said.

Maryland’s Reynolds

said it’s clear that some supermassive black holes rotate very rapidly and there’s a need for more powerful X-ray space telescopes.

“We are learning about some of the most exotic and powerful objects in the universe,” he said in an email. “This is cool science.”

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Location of Work: 4808 50 Street; Red Deer, AB The Work is comprised of all required and necessary Work to renovate the Red Deer Professional Building, 5th and 6th Floors, which includes the following: • Currently the existing carpet has been removed and there is exposed concrete slab • Demolition of walls and doors as identified on the demolition drawings • New walls and doors, minimal hardware, new bulkhead on 5th floor, carpet tile throughout, with the exception of existing areas with porcelain tile as shown on floor finish plan, new paint throughout, new electrical throughout as indicated on the drawings.

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LOS ANGELES — There’s a new spin on supermassive black holes: They’re incredibly fast, astronomers say.

It’s long been suspected that gigantic black holes lurking in the heart of galaxies rotate faster and grow larger as they feast on gas, dust, stars and matter. But there hasn’t been a reliable measurement of the spin rate of a black hole until now.

While black holes are difficult to detect, the region around them gives off telltale X-rays. Using NASA’s newly launched NuStar telescope and the European Space Agency’s workhorse XMMNewton, an international team observed highenergy X-rays released by a supermassive black hole in the middle of a nearby galaxy.

They calculated its spin at close to the speed of light — 670 million mph (1.08 billion kph).

This is the first “unambiguous measurement of the spin rate” of a supermassive black hole, University of Maryland astronomer Christopher Reynolds, who had no role in the research, wrote in an accompanying editorial.

Behemoth black holes — with masses millions to billions times that of the sun — are thought to reside in every galactic centre.

They’re extremely dense and possess such powerful gravitational tug that not even light can escape.

Scientists are able to pinpoint these monstrous objects from the streams of X-rays emitted during a feeding frenzy. Knowing how fast — or slow — supermassive black holes swirl can help shed light on their growth.

For several days last summer, the two telescopes simultaneously tracked an immense black hole in a spiral galaxy called NGC 1365.

The galaxy was chosen because it was 60 million light years away — relatively close by astronom-

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Sit-down meals can contain more sodium than fast-food meals STUDY SHOWS WIDE RANGE OF FOODS CONTAIN MORE THAN DAILY RECOMMENDATION

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A hamburger or stir fry from a chain restaurant may contain the total daily recommended amount of sodium Canadians should consume, suggests a study published Wednesday in the Canadian Journal of Public Health.

When it came to stir fries, some sandwich wraps and even salads, researchers were surprised at the wide variation in the amount of sodium they contained, said Mary L’Abbe, chair of the University of Toronto’s department of nutritional sciences and senior author on the study.

“Some of the top quarter of the foods were above the upper level for a day, but yet the lower end were ... half your recommendation, so there was this big variety.”

The daily recommended amount of sodium is 1,500 milligrams and no more than 2,300 milligrams — the equivalent of about a teaspoon of salt — is suggested per day. Research shows the average Canadian consumes 3,400 milligrams per day.

“You would normally think salad is a very healthy choice and so absolutely a large number of those salads were quite low in sodium ... but at the same time there were also salads that had up to 2,200 milligrams (of sodium) per serving,” L’Abbe said.

“So you could get the low end and have only 200 milligrams of sodium and you could get the high end, 2,000 milligrams of sodium.”

The University of Toronto study of 4,044 foods from 85 chain restaurants found that, on average, a single menu item from a sit-down restaurant, such as a hamburger, sandwich or stir fry, contained almost 100 per cent of the daily recommended amount of sodium, or an average of 1,455 milligrams of sodium per serving.

Side dishes contained almost half that, an average of 736 milligrams of sodium.

Many foods geared toward children were also found to be high in sodium.

Health Canada has been educating Canadians on reducing sodium levels, but the focus has been on packaged foods and the agency has not issued guidelines for the restaurant sector, L’Abbe said.

It’s been estimated that reducing Canadians’ dietary sodium intake by 1,800 milligrams per day would result in an annual health-care savings of $2.33 billion, L’Abbe and co-author Mary Scourboutakos, who worked on the study as part of her doctoral research, said in the report.

About a quarter of Canadians eat something prepared at a sit-down restaurant, cafeteria or other food venue every day. Too much sodium causes high blood pressure, a leading cause of illness and premature death, the Ontario Medical Association said in a statement.

‘THERE IS NO EASY WAY FOR PATRON TO CHOOSE LOWER SODIUM OPTION, BECAUSE FOR THE MOST PART SODIUM CONTENT IS NOT POSTED ON THE MENU.’

‘Big Three’ promote computer coding

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter creator Jack Dorsey are among the tech luminaries appearing in a new video promoting the teaching and learning of computer coding in schools.

Titled “What most schools don’t teach,” the video released online Tuesday begins with Zuckerberg, Gates and other tech icons recalling the time they got their start in coding. For some, that was in sixth grade. For others, such as Ruchi Sanghvi, Facebook’s first female engineer, that happened in college.

Freshman year, first semester, intro to computer science, to be exact.

Dorsey, who also founded and runs the mobile payments startup Square, said in an interview that he didn’t grow up being a programmer.

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“We’re especially concerned because the sodium in restaurant foods is hidden,” said Dr. Doug Weir, president of the Ontario Medical Association.

“There is no easy way for patrons to choose lower-sodium options, because for the most part sodium content is not posted on the menu. Our patients, and especially those at risk for high blood pressure (40 per cent of population), need better information so that they can choose lower-sodium foods in restaurants. Menu labelling is the best way to do this.”

Dietitians of Canada, which helped prepare the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Health Canada in 2010, also says the food industry needs to cut down on added sodium.

“Sodium reduction targets need to be set, monitored and reported on foods available in the food supply and that includes foods in restaurants and other food service establishments,” Janice Macdonald, the organization’s director of communications, wrote in an email.

Sodium is a component of table salt, the chemical sodium chloride. It’s used in many foods and not only for taste.

In bread, you need salt as part of the leavening process. It’s often used to help foods brown. Sodium is used in processed cured meats as a preservative.

In the restaurant industry foods with salt and a variety of salt additives hold more moisture. When the food is being cooked ahead of time, it doesn’t dry out, L’Abbe explained.

Ditching the salt shaker is only one way to decrease sodium consumption.

At a fast-food or sit-down restaurant ask if there are lower-sodium choices.

When it’s possible to customize your food, ask if they would not add salt to your food.

Choose lettuce, onions and tomatoes for your burger rather than cheese, ketchup, mustard and relish, which add more sodium.

Order smaller portions and share.

Ask for gravy, sauces and dressings on the side and use a lesser amount.

Add flavour with herbs, pepper and other seasonings rather than salt, L’Abbe suggested.

Visit the Healthy Canadians website for more tips on choosing foods that lack sodium when eating out and grocery shopping.

“I wanted to work on ideas. In order to see them grow, I had to learn how to code,” Dorsey told The Associated Press. “I think there is a lack of desire, there is a lack of push to teach people how to program and how to code. It’s not all that dissimilar to learning a foreign language. It’s just a way to instruct a machine on what to do. It empowers people to start a business, to start a project, to really speak to a daily issue that they are having or other people are having.”

Running less than six minutes, the video promotes Code.org, a non-profit foundation created last year to help computer programming education grow.

“The first time I actually had something come up and say ‘hello world,’ and I made a computer do that, that was just astonishing,” Gabe Newell, president of video game studio Valve, recalls in the video.

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A TIME FOR REFLECTION SINGER/SONGWRITER STEPHEN FEARING FINDS HIMSELF STANDING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE RASH TURBULENCE OF YOUTH AND THE EVENTUAL DECLINE OF OLD AGE ON HIS LATEST ALBUM, BETWEEN HURRICANES

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BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF There’s nothing like hitting the half-century mark to make a guy stop and reflect.

Singer/songwriter Stephen Fearing turned 50 on Jan. 12 and his latest solo album Between Hurricanes shows it, with wistful tunes such as The Half Life of Childhood and Don’t You Wish Your Bread Was Dough? appearing to look back to assess the past.

The new album is definitely tied to reaching life’s theoretical mid-point, said Fearing, who performs on Thursday at the Elks Lodge in Red Deer.

In fact, he noted the acoustic folk release had the working title of Fifty until he happened to remark that the songs were written between various Atlantic storm systems hitting his Nova Scotia home.

Suddenly “between hurricanes” stuck him as a particularly appropriate metaphor, since Fearing saw himself standing somewhere between the rash turbulence of youth and the eventual decline of old age — “a time of peace and rest.”

While he’s better known for being one of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, the singer started out some 25 years ago as an independent artist who had journeyed from his Canadian birthplace to his Irish ancestral homeland and back again.

And with this first solo album of new material in six years — which was co-produced with his longtime collaborator, keyboardist/sound engineer John Whynot — Fearing wanted to get back to the fundamentals.

IN CONCERT WHO: Singer/songwriter Stephen Fearing WHEN: 8 p.m., Thursday, March 7 WHERE: Elks Lodge, 6315 Horn St., Red Deer TICKETS: $25 from www.centralmusicfest.com (click on box office) “As fulfilling as it is to tour with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, I wanted to go back to the start, where it’s just me and my guitar,” said the performer.

Fearing maintained he wasn’t concerned with tailoring his new songs for radio play at this point in his career. “I wanted to address the people that are helping pay my mortgage — Canada’s folk (music) community.”

Between Hurricanes includes beautiful, poetic imagery about the brevity of childhood (The Half Life of Childhood, co-written with Erin Costelo), and the bittersweet wish for a clean slate from someone who’s made mistakes (Don’t You Wish Your Bread Was Dough?, co-written with Chris Kirby).

Just in Time to Say Goodbye, also co-written with Costelo, is about making one of life’s accidental connections. A guy experiencing marital discord meets someone in the bar who he really likes, but he decides to leave it there.

“A lot of this album is about the decisions you make and repercussions from those decisions, and

the journeys you take because of those choices,” said Fearing, who wrote The Fool from the perspective of an old man who spent his life chasing the wrong things.

At the end, the man realizes too late that everything that ever mattered he had from the start — but lost through his foolishness.

“He was chasing the idea of something better,” said the songwriter, who can relate to this concept.

Fearing was once chewed out by a friend who was sick of hearing him complain about his career.

“He said, ‘Listen: You have a house, you have a car.

That’s all you get. Enjoy what you have. . . . If you become the kind of guy who thinks the world owes you something . . . you are never going to be happy.’ ” In fact, he has considerably more than that.

Fearing remarried several years ago and has a wife and stepdaughter. He is pleased with the feedback for Between Hurricanes, which is ranked No. 1 on the CKUA Radio chart.

Besides his large fan following for Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Fearing is also becoming known for his duets with Irish songwriter Andy White. And he expects to record new albums with both of those musical incarnations over the next year.

“I’m hoping I get another 30 years of this,” he said.

“When I think of Pete Seeger, and Keith Richards, I see no reason to stop. This is a beautiful thing to do . . . (maybe) someday I’ll get pulled off the stage with a hook when people say, ‘OK, that’s enough’ . . . But I don’t ever want to get tired of this.” lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

‘Vikings’ provides obligatory gore and more

BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES One girds oneself for some serious hammer time when an opening fight scene of History’s compelling and robust new drama series, Vikings, delivers all the expected gore and blood spatter.

Yet, beyond its blunt-force trauma, Vikings (premiering Sunday night) turns out to be an adroit and even elegant surprise, simply by aping some of the basic skills of a successful cable drama. The care shown for its dialogue and acting gives it Sons of Anarchy’s sense of scope, while the 1,200-year dial-back lends it a dash of Game of Thrones’s medieval mood.

And a relatively modest budget keeps Vikings honest, in a Spartacus way, as a caution for those tempted to take it too seriously.

But what I was most reminded of while watching the first five addictive episodes of Vikings was HBO’s much-missed Rome.

Vikings, created and written by Michael Hirst (who wrote the film Elizabeth and created Showtime’s The Tudors), isn’t that grand, but it possesses that show’s same air of confident storytelling.

It also has a Titus Pollo of sorts as its lead — that is, a conflicted antihero brute as a sympathetic protagonist — in the form of Ragnar Lothbrok, an arrogant Viking plunderer with a scientist’s curiosity about the world beyond his own.

The character is pulled from Norse history; the rest is pure literary license. As Ragnar, Australian actor Travis Fimmel (a former Calvin Klein underwear model) brings to the character a wry, earthy and relatable complexity. With his piercing blue eyes, scraggly blond beard and dreadlock-mohawk, he looks like he’s only a few tattoos away from selling artisanal gin at the downtown Fargo farmers market — and I mean that in a complimentary way.

He’s Hägar the Hipster, and the far end of cable is in sore need of such a man.

Ragnar is no pure-hearted Thor. In his village, he’s a well-respected pillager and warrior, but he’s also desperate to lead his own voyages. The local tyrant, Earl Haraldson (a terrific performance from Gabriel Byrne), prefers sending the town’s troops eastward to the Baltic for their summer raids. Ragnar insists that great lands and riches await them if they’ll only sail west — and to prove it, he’s been

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Gustaf Skarsgard stars as Floki in ‘Vikings,’ History’s compelling and robust new drama series that premiers March 3. dabbling in the 8th century’s equivalent of high tech: navigation, compasses and a faster longship.

With his jealous older brother, Rollo (Clive Standen), and assorted shipmates (who look like the entire cast of Whisker Wars ), Ragnar embarks on a secret westward voyage, discovers England, and plunders the living daylights out of a peaceful monastery in Northumbria. The group returns with the spoils of their too-easy ransack — chalices, jeweled crucifixes, icons — but the earl is more threatened by Ragnar’s ambition than delighted by the net gain.

Ragnar surrenders his booty to the earl, but keeps a frightened young monk named Athelstan (George Blagden) as his slave.

Ragnar takes Athelstan home to his farm-by-thefjord, where he lives with his wife, a former warrior

named Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) who’s now a stay-at-home mom to the couple’s two children. Here, the network pauses to honor whatever’s left of the old History channel days, giving us glimpses of the domestic details of the Lothbrok household — the chores, the meals and the, uh, wife-sharing, let’s call it. One thing I always wind up longing for in period adventures like this is a sense of daily life. It always seems, in this genre, that we are always either doing battle or swilling grog after the battle; but what else do we do? What’s on a Viking’s mind?

This is the show’s real strength, the way it effortlessly ushers us into Ragnar’s life and carefully considers its characters, giving them a depth that transcends all the violent stuff (which is, by the way, marvelously shot).

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‘When The City Isn’t Looking: Photographs by Bill Peters’ runs Feb. 26 to April 25, 2013 at the Kiwanis Gallery in the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library. Join photographer Bill Peters for a First Friday event at the Library March 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the launch of his exhibit of photographs. Bill Peters studied fine art photography at the University of Southern California. His work represents a deep exploration of the relationship between photography and artistic abstraction and is known for its scale and vibrancy.

EXHIBITS RED DEER GALLERIES ● The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates Red Deer Centennial with the opening of the exhibit Red Deer Sport History. Take a look at over 100 years Sports History and discover the impact that sport had on Red Deer and its citizens. For more information contact Debbie at debbie@ashfm.ca or visit www.ashfm.ca or call 403-3418614.

To be included in this listing, please email event details to editorial@reddeeradvocate.com, fax to 403-341-6560, or phone 403-314-4325.

LIVE DATES ● Elks Lodge presents Stephen Fearing on March 7 as part of his cross-Canada tour. ● Enmax Centrium presents Billy Talent on March 19 with guests Ottawa indie-rockers Hollerado, Sum 41, and Indian Handicrafts. On April 17 punk/emo rock band from Vancouver — Marianas Trench — performs. Special guests are Down With Webster, and Anami Vice. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show gets going at 7 p.m. Ticket sales are through Livenation.com or from Ticketmaster. Ticket prices are $29.50 and $45 (plus FMF and service charges). Reserved seating for this all ages show.

To have your establishment’s live bands included in this space, fax a list to Club Dates by 8 a.m. on Wednesday to 403-341-6560 or email editorial@reddeeradvocate.com.

Oscar-winning documentary filmmakers filled with Washington pride

BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Her dress was white with long, black streaks, a Liancarlo, from a designer based in Miami. His tux was roomy and simple, a Zegna, from the designer based in Rome. But his socks were gaudy burgundy and gold, inspired by a hero from Washington.

When Sean Fine and his wife and co-director, Andrea Nix Fine, ascended the Dolby Theatre stage’s stairs Sunday to collect the Academy Award for best documentary short for Inocente, those burgundy-andgold socks had the words “no pressure no diamonds” stitched on them. That’s a phrase made famous by Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. “I just love that guy, my entire family does,’’ said Sean, 40. “I just have this sense of pride about being from Washington. And its a different type of pride because I’m a third-generation Washingtonian.”

The Fines — Washington-area residents, husband and wife, parents, co-directors, Oscar winners.

Their film, Inocente, an uplifting story about a homeless teenager who finds refuge in art, is based in San Diego, but the Fines edited it in their basement.

And ever since presenter Jamie Foxx laughed with Andrea about her tripping on the way up to the podium to receive her trophy (she Jennifer Lawrenced before Jennifer Lawrence), the couple has been tasting the ambrosia of newfound celebrity.

Security let them into the uber-exclusive Vanity Fair party after a simple flash of the golden statues.

They hung out with Steven Tyler from Aerosmith.

Director Quentin Tarantino apparently loves them.

“Congratulations, man,’’ Sean recalls the Django Unchained director saying. “That was a great speech, man.”

This awards season, much has been made about Hollywood capturing stories of Washington. The Fines’ story is of Washington capturing Hollywood.

“This world is very much a New York and L.A.

world,’’ said Andrea, 41. “You don’t think about it as much until you get there that you’re based somewhere that’s very different.”

Added Sean, who grew up in the Palisades: “But you have to have a home. How do you stay grounded?”

They met in the District of Columbia, while both worked on films for National Geographic. They started dating, soon fell in love and have been working together since getting married in 2003.

Their relationship is strikingly similar to that of Sean’s parents, Paul and Holly Fine, who met while working on broadcast news for what’s now WJLA, a local TV station in the Washington area. Paul, a producer, and Holly, an editor, worked together to create documentaries for 60 Minutes and Primetime, winning four Peabody Awards.

Paul Fine, 67, was inspired by his dad: The late Nate Fine — Sean’s grandfather — served as the official photographer of the Washington Redskins for 51 years, and earned two Super Bowl rings with the team.

In fact, Sean was wearing his grandfather’s 1983 Super Bowl ring when he and his wife were nominated for their first Oscar, for War/Dance, a 2007 documentary about Ugandan refugees.

Wearing the ring to the ceremony five years ago just added to that night’s pressure. He was afraid he’d lose the heirloom. The couple ended up losing to a film about the killing of an Afghan cab driver, Taxi to the Dark Side.

This year, Sean decided to show his District of Columbia pride by wearing one of two pairs of his RGIII socks.

And this time, the Fines won.

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NEW YORK — Singer Scott Weiland said he learned that he’d been fired by the Stone Temple Pilots when the band released a one-sentence statement to the media Wednesday.

“I learned of my supposed ‘termination’ from Stone Temple Pilots this morning by reading about it in the press,” he wrote in a statement. “Not sure how I can be ‘terminated’ from a band that I founded, fronted and co-wrote many of its biggest hits, but that’s something for the lawyers to figure out.”

The statement by the band said: “Stone Temple Pilots have announced they have officially terminated Scott Weiland.” No other information was provided.

Weiland said he’s focusing on his solo tour, which kicks off Friday in Flint, Mich.

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● Collaboration and Mentorship with artists Kelli Condon and Keoni Barker at The Hub on Ross Gallery will be on display until March 29. ● Works by Harvey Brink at Café Pichilingue can be viewed at this location until March 31. ● Urban Mapping by artist Robert Dmytruk from Summerland, B. C. will be displayed at the Harris-Warke Gallery until March 23. ● Works by Troy Johnston are on display at The Velvet Olive Lounge until March 31. ● Ceramics by Carlene La Rue and Kt Furness now on at PortHole Gallery just outside the Red Deer College Library front doors. ● When the City Isn’t Looking: Photographs by Bill Peters, Calgarian artist will be on display at the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library at the downtown location from Feb. 26 to April 28. For more information call the Red Deer Arts Council at 403-348-2787 or visit www.reddeerartscouncil. ca ● Red Deer College Visual Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition — Conversations with the Collection — features new work to be exhibited beside pieces from the Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection at the library until March 28. ● Celebrating Alberta by Members of the Alberta Society of Artists will be on display at the Marjorie Wood Gallery at Kerry Wood Nature Centre until March 12. Phone 403-3462010.

Can train-wreck comic Andy Dick, Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones, ’70s Olympic skating darling Dorothy Hamill and five-time Grammy winner Wynonna Judd save ABC’s Dancing With the Stars from ratings oblivion?

How about comedian and former CNN show host D.L. Hughley, Disney Channel starlet Zendaya, General Hospital alum Ingo Rademacher? Or more athletes such as boxing champ Victor Ortiz and Olympic gold-medal gymnast Aly Raisman? Or reality-show vets like Real Housewives of Beverly Hills dramatist Lisa Vanderpump and former American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler?

ABC hopes so — that’s the lineup for the spring round of the show, as unveiled on Tuesday’s Good Morning America.

Once the country’s most watched program, Dancing has suffered multiple consecutive seasons of declining ratings. Last fall’s solution — an all-star edition — wrapped with a finale that clocked only about 17 million people. That was down nearly 30 percent from the franchise’s previous fall edition.

More troubling to ABC is the show’s precipitous drop the past several seasons among 18- to 49-yearold viewers. They’ve never been the show’s strongest suit, what with it being a ballroom competition, but they’re the currency of television advertising sales.

An all-star edition — in which previous-season winners and fan faves were brought back — was supposed to shore up the show as it faced NBC’s singing competition/ratings magnet The Voice. But that “didn’t work out,” Jay Rasulo, chief financial officer of ABC parent Disney, acknowledged in December at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference.

Apparently the Seven-Figure Boys at the company didn’t listen to the millions of us who thought an allstar edition was bunk, because the fun of the show is watching celebs who don’t know their left foot from their right learning how to dance — or not.

“We thought it was a great idea,” Rasulo told confab participants, according to reporters who were there.

“Turns out people didn’t want to see people who could dance. They wanted people who couldn’t dance. . . . It’s not easy to be a taste-master in programming at a network,” he revealed, as if it were rocket science.

Also different for this spring edition: The show is benching some of its pro dancing regulars, including love him/hate him Maks Chmerkovskiy.

“I just want to set the record straight to all of my amazing fans that I will unfortunately not be returning for this season of Dancing With the Stars,” he said Tuesday in a statement, adding that he’s going to “explore other opportunities” like “producing and acting.”

Show pros Anna Trebunskaya, Chelsie Hightower and Louis Van Amstel were also missing from Tuesday’s announcement but, so far as we know, they did not think it merited issuing a statement. ABC, however, did send out one, in which it assured fans that they remain part of the show’s “family.”

Minutes before the new Dancing cast was revealed, cable network Starz announced that Dancing pro Derek Hough — who is back for the spring edition — and former Dancing regular Julianne Hough will exec-produce and choreograph the new Starz series Blackpool, about the dark side of international competitive ballroom dancing, set in Blackpool, England.

That’s because 17 million viewers might be a troubling Dancing number for ABC, but it’s a goldmine for Starz.

“Viewers are going to see a twisted, sexy, funny, dark and passionate side of the drama and politics in the world of ballroom dance that delves deeper than spray tans and sequins,” Derek Hough said in the Starz announcement.

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Comprehending catastrophe MOVIES MADE AFTER JAPAN’S TSUNAMI AND NUCLEAR DISASTER TELL STORIES OF ITS FORGOTTEN VICTIMS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO — The unnerving clicks of dosimeters are constant as people wearing white protective gear quickly visit the radiated no-go zones of decayed farms and empty storefronts.

Evacuees huddle on blankets on gymnasium floors, waiting futilely for word of compensation and relocation.

Such scenes fill the flurry of independent films inspired by Japan’s March 2011 catastrophe that tell stories of regular people who became overnight victims — stories the creators feel are being ignored by mainstream media and often silenced by the authorities.

Nearly two years after the quake and tsunami disaster, the films are an attempt by the creative minds of Japan’s movie industry not only to confront the horrors of the worst nuclear disaster since Chornobyl, but also to empower and serve as a legacy for the victims by telling their stories for international audiences.

The impact these films have on the global and Japanese audiences could perhaps even help change Japan, the directors say.

What’s striking is that many of the works convey a prevailing message: The political, scientific and regulatory establishment isn’t telling the whole truth about the nuclear disaster. And much of the public had been in the past ignorant and uncaring about Fukushima.

And so the films were needed, the auteurs say. The people leading Japan were too evasive about the true consequences of the multiple meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant — minimizing people’s suffering, playing down health risks and shrugging off accountability for past go-go pronuclear government policies.

“Japan’s response is ambiguous and irresponsible. But, meanwhile, time is passing,” said Atsushi Funahashi, director of Nuclear Nation, which documents the story of the residents of Futaba, Fukushima, the town where the crippled nuclear plant is located.

The entire town became a no-go zone — contaminated by radiation in the air, water and ground after the tsunami destroyed the plant’s cooling systems, causing meltdowns in three reactors. Decommissioning the reactors is expected to take decades.

Of all Fukushima communities forced to evacuate, Futaba chose the farthest spot from the nuclear plant —

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In this image made from a scene from the film ‘Fukushima: Memories of the Lost Landscape’ released by Yojyu Matsubayashi, Kyoko Tanaka, a city council member of Minami Soma, patrols in the deserted town after evacuation of the residents, on April 3, 2011. Japanese film director Matsubayashi took a more standard documentary approach for his ‘Fukushima: Memories of the Lost Landscape,’ interviewing people who were displaced in the Fukushima town of Minami Soma. He followed them into temporary shelters in cluttered gymnasiums and accompanied their harried visits to abandoned homes with the gentle patience of a video-journalist. The March 2011 catastrophe in Japan has set off a flurry of independent films telling the stories of regular people who became overnight victims, stories the creators feel are being ignored by mainstream media and often silenced by the authorities. an abandoned high school in Saitama prefecture, near Tokyo. That choice Funahashi feels highlights a keen awareness of the dangers of radiation and distrust of officials as the town had been repeatedly told the plant was safe.

The outburst of post-disaster filmmaking includes Americans living in or visiting Japan, such as Surviving Japan, by Christopher Noland, Pray for Japan, by Stuart Levy, and In the Grey Zone and A2 by Ian Thomas Ash. The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom,

by Lucy Walker, a Briton, was nominated for the 2012 Academy Award for short documentaries.

Both Levy and Noland volunteered in the disaster areas. Ash’s documentaries focus on the plight of the children who continue to live near the nuclear plant and the frightened mothers who

suspect the medical authorities are lying about the safety of radiation.

“I believe it is time for Japanese citizens to not just rebuild but reinvent their country with new leadership,” said Noland, who like many others worries about the children. “I want the people of Japan to know I stand with them.”

Funahashi’s Nuclear Nation, shown at film festivals including Berlin, Seoul and Edinburgh, Scotland, intentionally played out its scenes in real time to communicate the helplessness of the days slipping away for displaced people. Camera close-ups show the cold lunches in boxes being handed out, day by day.

Funahashi is outraged that, so many months later, the Japanese government has yet to properly compensate the 160,000 people who had to leave

their homes near Fukushima Dai-ichi.

The government has set up tiny temporary housing and has doled out aid calculated to approximate the minimum wage.

In one moving scene in Nuclear Nation, one of the displaced residents, Masayoshi Watanabe, lights up a cigarette in a car and talks directly into the camera, strangely more movie-like than any Hollywood actor.

“Our town is gone. It’s just land,” he says pensively.

The movie started with 1,400 people in the school building, but that has dwindled lately to about 100. Funahashi is determined to keep filming until the last person leaves.

“The evacuated people are being forgotten,” said Funahashi. “And criminal responsibility is also being forgotten.”

Pianist wowed world at 1958 competition in Moscow of the arts, bringing unity in the midst of strong rivalry. Despite the tension between the nations, Cliburn became a hero to musicloving Soviets who clamoured to see him perform and Premier Nikita Khrushchev reportedly gave the go-ahead for the judges to honour a foreigner: “Is Cliburn the best?

Then give him Van Cliburn first prize.”

In the years that followed, Cliburn’s popularity soared, and the young man from the small east Texas town of Kilgore sold out concerts, caused riots when spotted in public and even prompted an Elvis Presley fan club to change its name to his. His recording of the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Russian conductor Kirill Kondrashin became the first classical album to reach platinum status.

Time magazine’s 1958 cover story quoted a friend as saying Cliburn could become “the first man in history to be a Horowitz, Liberace and Presley all rolled into one.”

Cliburn performed for royalty, heads of state in Europe, Asia and South America, and for every U.S.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT WORTH, Texas — Van Cliburn, the internationally celebrated pianist whose triumph at a 1958 Moscow competition helped thaw the Cold War and launched a spectacular career that made him the rare classical musician to enjoy rock star status, has died. He was 78.

Cliburn died early Wednesday at his Fort Worth home surrounded by loved ones following a battle with bone cancer, said his publicist and longtime friend Mary Lou Falcone.

Cliburn made what would be his last public appearance in September at the 50th anniversary of the prestigious piano competition named for him. Speaking to the audience in Fort Worth, he saluted the many past contestants, the orchestra and the city.

“Never forget: I love you all from the bottom of my heart, forever,” he said to a roaring standing ovation.

Cliburn skyrocketed to fame when he won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow at age 23 in 1958, six months after the Soviets’ launch of Sputnik embarrassed the U.S. and propelled the world into the space age. He triumphantly returned to a New York City ticker tape parade — the first ever for a classical musician — and a Time magazine cover proclaimed him “The Texan Who Conquered Russia.”

But the win also proved the power

president since Harry Truman.

“Since we know that classical music is timeless and everlasting, it is precisely the eternal verities inherent in classical music that remain a spiritual beacon for people all over the world,” Cliburn once said.

But he also used his skill and fame to help other young musicians through the Van Cliburn International Music Competition.

Created by a group of Fort Worth teachers and citizens in 1962, the competition, held every four years, remains a pre-eminent showcase for the world’s top pianists. An amateur contest was added in 1999.

“It is a forum for young artists to celebrate the great works of the piano literature and an opportunity to expose their talents to a wide-ranging international audience,” Cliburn said during the 10th competition in 1997.

President George W. Bush present-

ed Cliburn with the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation’s highest civilian honour — in 2003. In 2004, he received the Order of Friendship of the Russian Federation from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“I still have lots of friends in Russia,” Cliburn said at the time. “It’s always a great pleasure to talk to older people in Russia, to hear their anecdotes.”

After the death of his father in 1974, Cliburn announced he would soon retire to spend more time with his ailing mother. He stopped touring in 1978.

He told The New York Times in 2008 that among other things, touring robbed him of the chance to enjoy opera and other musical performances.

“I said to myself, ‘Life is too short.’ I was missing so much,” he said. After winning the competition, he added, “it was thrilling to be wanted. But it was pressure too.”

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TODAY IN HISTORY March 1 1981 Edmonton — Alberta cuts oil production to protest Ottawa’s energy policy. Ottawa replies by compensation charge as Energy Minister Marc Lalonde matches Alberta cutbacks by a ‘Lougheed Levy’ to subsidize imports 1976 Edmonton — Alberta Government founds Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund with windfall oil royalties.

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1966 Ireland — Soviet spacecraft Venera 3 makes a hard landing on Venus. It is the world’s first spacecraft to land on another planet.

1917 Edmonton — Founding of the Alberta Provincial Police Force.

1888 Ottawa, Ontario — Post Office starts first parcel post service between Canada and the U.S. 1872 Washington D.C. — Creation of Yellowstone Park which becomes the world’s first national park.

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Man’s bout with kidney disease has Study finds nausea drug him reminding people to get checked safe for morning sickness Dear Annie: I was just 18 positive attitude can affect years old when a routine doc- your medical prognosis in the tor’s visit exposed off-the- best possible way. I can attest chart high blood pressure to it. and landed me in the emerWill you please encourage gency room. your readers to get their kidAs a carefree neys checked? teen in my first March is Nayear of college, tional Kidney I felt healthy Month and March and assumed it 14th is World couldn’t possiKidney Day. The bly be anything National Kidney more than a little Foundation is stress. Even the urging AmeriER doctor took cans to learn a look at me and about risk facsaid he was sure tors and get their there couldn’t be kidneys checked anything wrong. with a simple Imagine the urine and blood MITCHELL shock when test. & SUGAR the blood tests For more inshowed I had formation on stage-four kidthese tests and ney disease. I staying healthy, was dangerously and for a schedclose to needing dialysis or a ule of free kidney health kidney transplant, but I had screenings across the counno clue that I’d been suffer- try, please suggest that your ing from a silent killer. readers visit the National Kidney disease often goes Kidney Foundation at kidney. undetected because symp- org. — Leslie Field, Bradbury, toms may not appear until the Calif. kidneys are actually failing.

Dear Leslie Field: Thank One in three American you for reminding our readadults is at risk due to high ers how important it is to get blood pressure or diabetes, regular checkups to make two of the leading causes. sure their systems are runThe good news is that early ning smoothly. More than 26 detection and proper treat- million Americans have kidment can slow the progress. ney disease, and most don’t My battle with kidney dis- know it. ease has turned me into a fitPeople often don’t considness guru and an advocate for er their kidney health, yet it kidney patients. can make a tremendous difI now do something ac- ference in the quality of one’s tive every day. By following life. We hope our readers will a careful diet and working check the National Kidney closely with my doctors to Foundation website for more manage my high blood pres- information. sure, I have been able to preDear Annie: Now that I’m vent further damage. Main- part of the over-50 crowd, I’m taining a healthy lifestyle and finding it increasingly dif-

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ficult to read the expiration dates on goods, even with my reading glasses on. Particularly troublesome are the expiration dates that are at the bottom of a white box where the numbers are indented and also in white.

The manufacturers would do us baby boomers a great favor by marking the expiration dates in an easy-to-read location, preferably in black ink with larger letters and numbers.

If we can see them, we will replace them more readily when they expire, which would be a boon for business, as well. — Maryanne Dear Maryanne: You’ve made an excellent argument, and we hope it wins over the product manufacturers. We’re on your side.

Dear Annie: “Faithful Wife” said her husband of 44 years was showing some intense behaviors around an old flame, spending $12,000 on a facelift and accusing his wife of lesbianism.

If these behaviors are a continuation or exacerbation of old behaviors, I am right with you on your advice. But if they are changes from a man who used to be reasonably “normal,” then I would suspect frontotemporal dementia, of which these sorts of socially disruptive disinhibitions are classic symptoms.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is your birthday, expect to be fulis obvious to everyone that you ly invested in your most noteworASTRO want to move up the ladder of thy relationships: body and soul.

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STUDY SAYS NO EVIDENCE DRUG WILL HARM FETUSES

BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS There’s reassuring news for pregnant women miserable with morning sickness: A very large study in Denmark finds no evidence that using a popular anti-nausea drug will harm their babies.

One in 10 pregnant women has nausea and vomiting bad enough to need medicine but many forgo it out of fear of side effects.

No drugs are currently approved for morning sickness in the United States although doctors are free to prescribe whatever they believe is best.

Zofran, sold by GlaxoSmithKline and in generic form for treating nausea from cancer treatments and other causes, has been the top choice. Yet women and doctors have been leery of it because a small study previously suggested it might raise the risk of a birth defect — cleft palate.

The new study of more than 600,000 pregnancies in Denmark found no evidence of major birth-related problems, so women should not be afraid to use Zofran if they need it, said Dr. Iffath Hoskins, a high-risk pregnancy specialist at NYU Langone Medical Center and a spokeswoman for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

“It’s effective and it’s safe,” she said. “Nobody is giving you a gold star for suffering through this.”

Poor nutrition because of excessive vomiting can harm the

children will influence you such that you may see yourself under a new light. You are also more scientifically inclined these days.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An intense day is sure to set the tone for you today. This is a time when you will be seriously focusing on monetary matters, tax issues or money that you share with someone else. Your relationship with your parents, your father, in particular, will improve and strengthen up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your partner might be going through some fundamental and transformative changes in his or her life right now. Seek advice from experienced, professional people. You are inclined towards serious business talks and negotiations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You hold more control when dealing with your obligations or an everyday task. Your reliability and your focus will inspire more trust and faith from your superiors or higher ups. Make some cleaning in your finances and start planning a new budget plan by improving its structures.

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woman and the fetus, she said.

Hoskins had no role in the study, which was led by Dr. Bjorn Pasternak of the State Serum Institute in Copenhagen.

Results appear in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine.

Researchers used nationwide health registries to compare rates of miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, preterm delivery and having a baby that weighed too little among women who used Zofran during pregnancy and others who did not.

They also looked separately at use during the first trimester of pregnancy, when risks to the developing fetus are highest.

No harms were seen from Zofran use, which occurred in 1,970 of the 608,385 pregnancies.

The study looked at birth defects collectively, and cannot rule out a higher risk of specific ones, although the incidence of those is very small, researchers noted.

The Danish Medical Research Council paid for the study.

As a first step, women should try treating morning sickness with crackers, ginger ale and certain B vitamins and use Zofran or one of the other prescription anti-nausea medicines as a last resort, Hoskins said.

“Whenever possible, nothing or simple is better” than a drug, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, she said.

Online: Journal: http://www.nejm.org

sway their opinions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your personal self-assessment and your values may undergo significant changes at this time.

You recognize the importance of your attention that is needed at home. There’s still some unfinished business to be dealt with.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Others will follow your lead now. You are predisposed to organize and to implement more functional methods into your everyday activities. Utilize it to focus on your important associations who will augment your chances to receive new advancement opportunities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are undergoing through some deep changes and developing a completely new set of psychological transformations. You want to keep your thoughts on the private side. Your social status and your achievements are on the rise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your personal identity and your overall conduct will portray a new image of you. Your attitude towards life will take on a more serious tone and you may change your perspectives about your lifestyle, in general. Travelling now for business is a good possibility.

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Tensions ramp up at Paris fashion week THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — Opposites and contradictions fuel contemporary fashion, as seen in the second day of Paris ready-to-wear shows.

Wednesday saw an abundance of such contrasts in style, fabric, tailoring and even in location that gave the start of the fall-winter 2013-14 season a dynamic lift.

Whether it be in Dries Van Noten’s ode to Fred and Ginger, which captured his signature flirtations with menswear on girls, Guy Laroche’s fierce versus the feminine, or Damir Doma’s perfect twinning of slouchy and sophisticated, tensions littered the catwalk. They were often delivered with an ironic wink.

To playful gasps from onlookers, down the grand salon of 19th century townhouse Hotel Salomon de Rothschild, Gareth Pugh gave his show a postmodern kick by sending models wearing shredded polythene trash bags down the catwalk. They shivered like luxuriant black plumes.

Even the Mugler show, the day’s most unified, featured plays between sheen and fur, and midriffs versus shoulders — a reminder that tensions are inescapable.

Thursday’s shows included Balmain, Barbara Bui, Rick Owens and Lanvin.

angels.

Starting in white and ending in black, the 49 looks saw the London wunderkind further explore the long, flared and otherworldly silhouettes seen last season.

Here it came with stiff cowl and giant shawl collars, or fold-over jackets with exaggeratedly large lapels.

Each look was fastidiously tailored.

At times, it looks as if Pugh had made a pact with the devil and channeled the full-skirted proportions of the 1950s, with their tights waist and full collars, but with dark excess.

But in Wednesday’s show, Pugh saved the best till last: a series of impressive black creations billowing with shredded black polythene.

They fluttered by malevolently like feathers, as if the models were half-human, half-raven.

DAMIR DOMA Croatian designer Damir Doma was back in top form for fall-winter in a show that saw his slouchy style get an unexpectedly elegant makeover.

“Neo-corporate” was how the Raf Simons alumnus described his smarter looks backstage.

DRIES VAN NOTEN Dries Van Noten thinks fashion is far too serious. That’s why he explored his usual menswear-womenswear tailoring this season via the frivolity of ballroom dancing, feathers and the two-some Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Wednesday’s show was proof again of the Belgian designer’s mastery when it comes to the art of clashing styles.

Who better to represent the Van Noten universe, where men’s and women’s styles merge together, than one of the most iconic and inseparable male-female couples in Hollywood history?

Ostrich feathers in midnight blue, faded grey and tea rose billowed like 1930s boas with large vivid embroideries and vintage fur alongside men’s baggy pants, club stripes and Prince of Wales check.

One fantastic look said it all: a sumptuous navy feathered skirt (Ginger), and a large white tuxedo shirt (Fred.)

In Van Noten’s world, like in Hollywood, there’s no man without the woman, no Ginger without the Fred.

Although cropped futuristic tunics and zippered shift dresses aren’t exactly run-of-the-mill office attire, the sleek long silhouettes were a welcome turn that saw Doma’s vibe get more sophisticated.

But if there’s any worry that the Antwerp coolkid is now grown up, mature and boring, fear not.

The usual Doma DNA was still here, if muted.

Boxy jackets and classical menswear touches, such as stacked Chelsea boots, as well as masculine fabrics in perforated wool and lacquered leather, kept up the edgy fashion contradictions.

MUGLER In a tight show of only 27 looks, designer Nicola Formichetti served up a collection of feminine, cocoon-like silhouettes.

Slick was the word.

The gentle rounded shoulders and softer skirts, in soft grey, blue and peach, evolved away from the angular, insectoid-obsession that’s been almost haunting Mugler’s recent collections.

It was a welcome change, which made for a ladylike vibe — in line with this season’s trend.

Contrasts, such as soft peach fur on champagne satin, made one gentle

look sparkle.

The odd geometric print — used sparingly — added the signature futuristic edge, as did neat bonnets on the heads.

Keeping it simple seems to suit Formichetti: it’s one of the strongest collections he’s done.

GUY LAROCHE “It’s the story of women, women who don’t need men,” says Guy Laroche’s designer Marcel Marongiu of his brash, even kinky offering.

With this mantra, the Franco-Swedish designer explored a whole new terrain this season.

See-through lingerie shifts, rock-and-roll leather and even fierce bondage straps moved on quite dramatically from the classical codes of the house.

The sumptuous evening wear was still here though, in shocking pink and purple silk gowns, and several looks in blinding navy rhinestone.

He cited the style of Jimi Hendrix and Prince as inspirations — seen in the revealing sexuality of exposed nipples.

There were some great statement bombers, another nod to the fall trend: coats as the new accessory.

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The master of sexy fashion shuns his trademark animal prints and body-clinging clothes, replacing them with sparkling fabric in high society styles.

But despite the glitter there was something dark about the womenswear collection presented Saturday, a reflection of the prevailing aggressive mood of this round of preview showings.

The extravagant fur coats for example, shaggy and black with splashes of bright red or yellow, were something Cruella De Vil, Disney’s despised dognapper, might favour.

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CATON Gladys “Margaret” June 30, 1921 - Feb. 25, 2013 Margaret Caton passed away peacefully February 25, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born at Pincher Creek, Alberta.

In 1939, at 18, she moved to Portsmouth, England to begin training as a Nurse. She remained there throughout WWII. On her return to Canada, she moved to Red Deer. She worked for Parsons Clinic. She met and married her husband Russell in 1948.

With the birth of her son, Gary, and later daughter, Lyn, she became a stay at home Mom. Margaret returned to the work force in the 60’s. She recertified as a nurse and worked until her retirement, as a Supervisor, at Michener Centre (Deerhome). Margaret and Russell enjoyed travelling with their truck and camper. Margaret took on many volunteer challenges, often with Russell. She will be sadly missed by her son Gary and d a u g h t e r Ly n a n d t h e i r families. She was predeceased by her husband Russell in October 2008. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at the Gaetz United Church (Red Deer) on Saturday, March 2, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make a donation to a charity of their choice.

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ROACH Dennis Lawrence We would like to sadly announce the passing of a wonderful man. Dennis was born on July 3, 1943 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospital on February 25th, 2013 with family by his side. He was a hard worker and dedicated husband. Dennis was predeceased by his mom, Myrtle, dad, Patrick, infant sister, Donalda, sister, Lillian, brotherin-law, Keith, sister-in-law, Yv e t t e a n d s o n - i n - l a w, Quinton. He is survived by wife, Judy, daughters, Kelsey, Karen (Vernon), and Donalda (Lennie), son, Kevin, stepdaughter, Melinda, step-sons, Darren (Carrie), and Lonny, 18 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous friends and family. The family would like to thank the staff of the U of A Hospital and the Red Deer Hospital for their continued care and support for many years. A service to commemorate Dennis’s life will be held at the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church, Sylvan Lake, AB on Saturday March 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The family has asked in lieu of flowers to please make donations to the Lung Transplant Foundation or to the Kidney Foundation.

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KOPPANG Dorial Dorial Koppang of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the age of 80 years. She will be lovingly remembered b y t h o s e c l o s e s t t o h e r.

There will be a Graveside Memorial at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Hwy 11 East, Red Deer, on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. A Remembrance Tea in her honor will take place at the Parkland Class Relax Crew, 6332 Orr Drive, R e d D e e r, o n M o n d a y, March 18, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All those wishing to attend are welcome.

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TOBIS Ernie AKA “Santa” 1933 - 2013 Mr. Ernie Tobis of Red Deer, Alberta, formerly of Delburne, passed away at Michener Extendicare on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Ernie will be lovingly remembered by his wife Shirley o f R e d D e e r, d a u g h t e r s ; M a r y ( D a v i d ) C h a ff i n o f Delburne, Kim (Creighton) Lund of Pine Lake, five grandchildren; Brittany, Alexis and Parker Chaffin and Cheyenne and Sheridan Lund. He was predeceased by his sister Emma Marek and parents John and Mary Tobis. A celebration of Ernie’s life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to S.T.A.R. 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7.

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Obituaries RUSSELL Patricia Elizabeth (nee Tarrant) Dec. 22, 1924 - Feb. 25, 2013 It is with great sadness that the family of Pat Russell announce her passing on February 25, 2013 in Edmonton due to a stroke. Patricia (Pat) Tarrant was born in Wimbledon, England to Arthur and Bertha Tarrant and grew up in East Horsley. Pat was one of four daughters. Pat met her husband, Wallace Russell (Russ) during the war and they married on September 4, 1943. She came to Canada as a war bride on the Aquitania in 1946 and they settled in Ladysmith where her twin daughters were born the next year. In 1954 Russ joined the RCAF and they moved to Winnipeg and then Red Deer. While in Red Deer Pat worked for Eaton’s, a time she always remembered very fondly. In 1960 Russ was stationed in Germany for five years and Pat gave birth to two more children there. The family returned to North Bay in 1965 and finally settled in Red Deer in 1970 when Russ retired from the military. Pat moved to Edmonton in 2005 to be closer to family. Pat loved children. She raised four of her own, helped care for all of her grandchildren and volunteered at schools as well. Pat was an amazing knitter and sewer. She loved to garden and was happiest when she was outside. Her family was the most important t h i n g t o h e r. P a t w a s predeceased by her loving husband, Russ (2000), and son-in-law, Ernest Munro (1998). She was also predeceased by her sisters, Pamela Barwick and Moya Mills in England as well as three brothers-in-law. Her surviving sister, Fran Belsham, lives in England. Pat is survived by her children, Anne Munro of Thorold, Ontario, Susan Wakefield (Doug) of Ladysmith, BC, Deborah Halldorson (Bill) of Edmonton, Alberta, and David Russell (Darlene) of Penticton, BC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Neal Munro and Kelly Dionne, Joshua, Rachel and Katie Halldorson, Emily and Ethan Russell and two greatgrandsons, Kaleb and Hayden Dionne. She is also survived by two sisters-inlaw, Bertha Smith (Milton) and Ethel Russell, and twelve nieces and nephews in Canada and England. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Edmonton. Pat and Russ’s ashes will be spread over Ladysmith Harbour later this summer. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, 10985-124 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 0H9 or to Operation Eyesight, 4 Parkdale Crescent N W, C a l g a r y, A l b e r t a Canada T2N 3T8

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Obituaries LODEWYK Dick 1940-2013 Dick Lodewyk of Red Deer passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Dick Lodewyk was born on July 23, 1940 in t’Zandt, Groningen,

The Netherlands. Then at the age of 11, together with his family, immigrated to Red Deer. He attended Central School until halfway through grade 12. Dick worked several different jobs in and around Red Deer; including masonry work, Bert’s Meat Market, delivery van driver, and drywalling.

In 1959, he met Shirley Ludwig, who would become the love of his life, and were married in 1963. They were blessed with their first child, Bill, in 1964. Shortly after, work took them to Prince George, BC, where he also served on the church council. They were blessed with three more children; Sandy in 1966, Teresa in 1967, and Kevin in 1969. In 1974, Dick moved his family back to Red Deer and soon started his company, Alpine Drywall, and served a term as president of the Construction Association. Faith and family were very important in Dick’s life. He was a positive influence and very involved in each of his children’s life journeys as they began their own families. Dick was an advocate and strong Christian school supporter. When Dick and Shirley had been married 35 years, to celebrate, they took their children on a trip to Holland. In 2001, they moved out of the city to a peaceful acreage that they enjoyed together for 10 years.

Due to Dick’s cancer, they moved to their current residence in Red Deer, which Dick enjoyed. Dick will be dearly missed by his wife and best friend, Shirley, along with her family; two sons; Bill (Michele) Lodewyk of Blackfalds and Kevin (Stacey) Lodewyk of Red Deer, two daughters; Sandy (Chris Holden) Lodewyk of Red Deer and Teresa (Bernie) TenHove of Lacombe, nineteen grandchildren; Christine (Brad) Buchinski, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Kyle and Brandon Lodewyk, Kalee and Jory Lodewyk, Melissa, Jeff (Dallas), Jesse and Jamie (Vanessa) Hofstra, Bowen (Rebekah), Travis, Brittany and Taylor TenHove, as well as one great granddaughter, Autumn Hoffman Hofstra. He is also survived by his siblings; Dewey (Tova) Lodewyk of Richmond BC, (Ineke) Lodewyk of Surrey BC, Eileen (John) Sneep of Burnaby, BC., and many nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by his parents; Willem and Reina Lodewyk, and his brother, Bob Lodewyk.

Memorial service will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer, on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Officiated by Pastor Gary Bomhof. Donations in Dick’s name may be made directly to the Parkland Christian Education Endowment Fund. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting

WALTER Gordon Aug. 22, 1945 - Feb. 22, 2013 Gordon passed away from complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease while in Florida on holidays while visiting special friends from Switzerland. Gordon was born to Gus and Esther Walter in Horsham, Saskatchewan on August 22, 1945. When he was five the family moved to south west of Sylvan Lake where he lived to this date.

Gordon always wanted to be a farmer but his dad wanted him to be a teacher. He was glad that he was†farmer and not a teacher many times o v e r. G o r d o n w o r k e d i n Thompson, Manitoba in the mine and also as a laborer in Red Deer, saving to purchase his own land. At the time of his parents passing he also purchased their land from his two brothers. He loved the land and the animals.†He was very good at taking care of both. Gordon also loved John Deere tractors and auction sales and always came home with a treasure. He had a love for donuts and playing cards. He leaves to morn his companion and love Joyce Jackson along with his extended family Jake and Kelly Jackson of Winfield, www.eventidefuneralchapels.com BC, Barbie and Grahame Arrangements entrusted to Brown of Airdrie, AB and his Rebekah Sealock three grandchildren which he EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL loved with all his heart, Brittany 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

Jackson of Edmonton, Keegan Phone (403) 347-2222 and Cooper Brown of Airdrie; his sister in law Jane Walter of Kimberley, BC, one niece Brandi Walter and two nephews Lorne and Brian; as well as a few uncles, aunts and cousins.

Also, dear to his heart his little d o g H e n r y. G o r d o n w a s predeceased by his parents Gus and Esther 1992 and his brother Norman 2010. Gordon was a loving and kind man, a Engagements good friend to all and an In Memoriam wonderful companion. He will be sadly missed. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at the Chapel of The Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made in Gordon’s name to Stars Ambulance.

SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

SMITH Raymond Murray 1934 - 2013 R a y m o n d M u r r a y S m i t h Funeral Directors passed away at the Foothills & Services Hospital, Calgary, on Monday, February 25, 2013, at the age of 78 years. Ray was born on December 24, 1934, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

“In Your Time of Need....

He moved to Red Deer in 1969 and was employed with We Keep it Simple” Safeway until his retirement. #3, 4664 Riverside Dr., He loved to travel and spend time with his friends. Ray will Red Deer be lovingly remembered by his son, Bill and daughter-in-law, www.simplycremations.com M a r y R o s e o f B o n s h a w, P.E.I., and his grandchildren; Randi Glen and Joel Glen of Sherwood Park, AB, and sadly missed by his good friends at the East 40th Pub. Ray is also survived by his sister, Joana (Dave) Fleming 1508766 Alberta Ltd. of Saskatchewan, and brother, Jim Thompson of Medicine Hat, AB. Ray was predeceased by his wife, Irene, daughter, Raelene, sister, Myrt Dent, Taylor Dr. ˜ Red Deer and brother, Roy. At Ray’s request, there will be no “ONLY locally owned & funeral service.

Condolences may be forwarded operated Funeral Home to the family by visiting in Red Deer” www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to www.parklandfuneralhome.com Valeri Watson 36617B3-L28 EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-2222

403.342.1444

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Obituaries

In loving memory of Jamie Morales (nee Foerderer) April 23, 1982 - March 1, 2012 One whole year has now gone by Almost in the blink of an eye It seems you were with us For just a little while We miss your laughter, Jamie And the beautiful, radiant smile Your two small boys are growing To them you’re an angel above They talk about their mommy Drawing hearts all filled with love Like a star, forever bright Shining in the darkest night You and your brother wait And that we know is true For the day when we will all be together at last with you

MacArthur - Anderson Kent MacArthur and Bonnie Anderson, along with their parents, are thrilled to announce their engagement. Wedding to take place September 2013.

Celebrations

Love forever, Mom and Dad, sister Kelly, Cruz, Diego and Christian

403•340•4040

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Classifieds 309-3300

Card Of Thanks We would like to thank our families, friends and relatives for all their best wishes, cards, etc, and to all who attended our 50th Anniversary.

So many happy rekindled memories to cherish.

A special thank you to our family for hosting the celebration, our granddaughter, Danielle, for the lovely slide presentation and Bill Marguardt, his gift of the video compiled for us.

Thank you so much for helping us celebrate “Our Special Day” Larry & Dorothy Long

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY MARCH 2 BILL MISCHKE ~Love from your Family

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CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB Life, one day a wk. in Rimbey & Sylvan Lake ALSO Adult Carriers needed in Sylvan Lake & Bentley Please call Debbie for details 314-4307 EAST 40TH PUB presents

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INSL, Integrated Network Solutions for Business is seeking a HELPDESK COMPUTER SUPPORT †ANALYSTS. We are a fast paced Red Deer based company with exciting IT opportunities and projects. If you have an accredited diploma in an IT related field, related experience and want to join a progressive company with the best clients in Western Canada, please send your resume to: resume@insl.ca Candidates living in, or around Red Deer will be given preferential priority in our interview process INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL ANALYST POSITION INSL, Integrated Network Solutions ltd, provides IT Network, Server and application solutions for the best business clients throughout Western Canada. We have an opening for an Intermediate Technical Analyst. This position is responsible for assisting in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT solutions for our clients. You must be a graduate from an accredited IT program. Qualifications for this position include a minimum of 5 years of experience with Microsoft Server, Microsoft Office 365, IP in-depth knowledge, light MS-SQL, light IIS and Apache web services. Microsoft certifications are an asset to this position. Preference will be given to candidates within the Red Deer, Alberta area. Please send your resume into resume@insl.ca.

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ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs.

Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

800

Oilfield

MANAGER INVENTORY & LOGISTICS

Predator Drilling is Western Canada’s premiere drilling operator.

Predator is a leading service provider in Oil Sands Delineation, Preset Drilling, Shallow Horizontal Oil and Gas well drilling. Predator’s culture of excellence is based around our Core Values: Accountability, Safety, Teamwork and CCCSI is hiring sanitation Performance Excellence. workers for the afternoon Reporting to the VP of and evening shifts. Get Operations, the Manager paid weekly, $14.22/hr.

Inventory & Logistics is Call 403-348-8440 or fax responsible for the 403-348-8463 day-to-day management of the Shipping & Receiving Department, Warehousing of Predator Equipment, Medical Asset Management, Fleet and maintaining all PLASTIC SURGEONS inventory and assets in OFFICE requires medical NAV database. receptionist . Send resume to Box 1035, c/o R. D. Required Knowledge, Advocate, 2950 Bremner Skills and Abilities: Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9, • Strong verbal and writDeadline March 15, 2013 ten communication skills.

• Excellent judgment and a genuine concern for Oilfield safety.

• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

• Ability to be on call, travel when required, work weekends and ST overtime.

1 RATE ENERGY • Must possess knowledge SERVICES INC., of oilfield equipment. a growing Production Testing company, based Education and Experience: out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions: • Must have previous Inventory Management & Procurement experi* Experienced ence Production Testing • Valid driver’s license * Day Supervisors • Experience with budgeting, cost controls and * Night Operators strategic planning.

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IT SUPPORT TECH

If you are a team player Position based in Red interested in the oil and Deer corporate office. gas industry, please Provide remote support to submit your resume, staff in our chain of retail current driver’s abstract Play to win East 40th Bucks stores, and onsite support and current safety to our corporate office.

7-10:30 p.m. certificates to the following: Support Windows XP Fax 403-887-4750 Buying or Selling Pro/7, network routers, lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca your home? switches, printers, scanCheck out Homes for Sale ners and various software Please specify position in Classifieds products such as MS when replying to this ad.

Office and Shortcuts, the POS software.

We would like to thank all Some travel, within Alberta, those candidates who Lost to complete IT setup at apply, however only new locations may be req’d. qualified personnel will Candidate must have a LOST in Red Deer or be contacted.

Computer Systems Sylvan Lake on Feb. 5 Technology diploma or gold/quartz nugget on gold equivalent in experience. chain, great sentimental Excellent customer value, family heirloom, service, communication & REWARD 403-887-3806 organizational skills Looking for a place required.

COLTER PRODUCTION to live?

Team player; willingness to TESTING SERVICES INC Take a tour through the adhere to company CLASSIFIEDS policies & procedures.

Join Our Fast Growing Remuneration based on Team and Secure Your experience and education.

Future with our Optimum Excellent benefits packBenefit Package Found age, competitive wage, & RRSP’s!! perks.

Apply in confidence to FOUND in Downtown Red Production Testing careers@chatters.ca Deer. Family ring. Call to or fax resume to identify. 403-346-4784 Personnel: 1-888-409-0483 Day & Night WEDDING band found in Supervisors Sylvan Lake. Call to identify 403-887-6208 & Field Operators

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Please apply directly to abutler@ predatordrilling.com www.predatordrilling.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake req’s exp. swamper. Email tom@ roncooilfieldhauling.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

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Oilfield

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Oilfield

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SERVICE RIG

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND

Locally based, home every Alstar is looking for a Safety Professional to help night! Qualified applicants must have all necessary expand our safety program through projects and auditing. valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Minimum requirements All applicants are welcome Bearspaw offers a include: only those considered will very competitive salary * CRSP be contacted. and benefits package Please forward resume to * 5 + years’ experience in along with a steady Oil & Gas as a Safety mlajeunesse@ work schedule.

Professional tartancontrols.com Please submit resumes: * Strong Safety program Attn: Human Resources development - skills & TOO MUCH STUFF? Email: experience Let Classifieds hr@bearspawpet.com * Excellent computer skills help you sell it.

Fax: (403) 258-3197 or * Internal and external Mail to: Suite 5309, auditing experience 333-96 Ave. NE * Strong interpersonal Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 skills * Attention to detail; must Celebrate your life be very organized with a Classified * Requires little supervision; ANNOUNCEMENT works well in a team environment

PRESSURE CONTROL SPECIALIST

Nexus Engineering is currently seeking a mechanical individual for their shop to perform testing of all BOP’s and Pressure Control Equipment. Duties include heavy lifting, manual labour, operating forklift and overtime as necessary.

We offer a competitive wage, benefits and RRSP plan.

Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset.

Email resume to: resume @nexusengineering.ca

Weekends Off RELOCATION TO HINTON MANDATORY H2S Alive, First Aid and an In-House Drug & Alcohol test are pre-requisites.

Please submit email to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780- 865- 5829 PLEASE QUOTE JOB # 68792 ON RESUME

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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Oilfield

TRUCKING SERVICE LTD.

SHIFT GEARS WITH YOUR CAREER! in our Red Deer location

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Heavy Duty Mech. (App 2nd/3rd yr, Journeyman/Red Seal) Hwy Hauling Long/Short CAN/US Oilfield Hauling Journeyman Picker Operators Winch, Bed Truck Operators Logistics Coordinator (Experienced required) Swampers (Class 5 driver’s license preferred) www.vdmtrucking.com

Locations in: à Edmonton à Grande Prairie à Red Deer Fax: 780-463-3341 Email: jobs@vdmtrucking.com

1957 CHEV WANTED I am looking for the gentleman who bought a dark green 1957 Chev 2 dr. sedan from me approx. 40 yrs ago, about 1970, near the Londonderry Mall Edmonton. Could you please call Gary Smith 780-962-0313 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

710

Kids Uncomplicated is hiring in Wimborne for a part-time aide role.

This role involves working with a special needs child in their home.

RESPONSIBILITIES: develop activities targeting goals, working with family, OT, PT, SLP, Psychologist & Behaviour Consultant, documenting progress, meeting participation.

If you love working with children & feel you can meet the demands of this role, e-mail: laurab @kidsuncomplicated.com LADY requires part time Female caregiver with reliable transportation, 403-227-5433. Innisfail LOOKING for caregiver for 7 yr. old, monthly salary $1846 less room & board.

Email: gilchys@yahoo.com

Clerical

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

RDA II / Administrator required in Red Deer. Are you looking for a change?

Full Time? Part Time?

Would you like to work for a nice relaxed dentist in a beautiful modern and comfortable office environment? Mon-Fri no evenings or weekends great hours and co-workers. If this is something you are interested in please fax your resume 403 340-2160 we look forward to hearing from you!

TOP WAGES, BONUSES & BENEFITS

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR F/T EXP’D DENTAL ASSISTANT Please drop off resume ATT’N: Marina at Bower Dental Centre OR EMAIL RESUME: marina@bowerdental.com

Estheticians

750

CORE LABORATORIES CANADA LTD. FIELD SAMPLER Core Laboratories Petroleum Services Division is the world’s most recognized and highly respected rock and fluid analysis laboratory serving the oil and gas industry. We require an individual for field sampling in the Red Deer area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sampling gas/oil wells and gas plants and be part of a team responsible for developing and maintaining markets in the Reservoir Fluids Division.

The individual will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be self starter and team player and have strong mechanical and problem solving skills.

A BSc/College graduate or related industry experience and valid driver’s license is required.

Interested applicants should forward their resumes to:

MC College Group We are currently looking for an Esthetics Educator for our Red Deer location.

If you are enthusiastic, friendly, enjoy dealing with people, have three years certified experience and want to share your knowledge and love for a rewarding industry please send your resume to lynn@mccollege.ca or fax to 1-780-428-7733 Att: Lynn Van Lersberghe Human Resources.

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RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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

Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f Willing to work flexible hours f Safety—focused

f Team orientated f Clean Class 1 drivers abstract f Oil and Gas experience an asset

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

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Paid technical and leadership training Career advancement opportunities RRSP Matching Program

MCDONALD’S Restaurant in Stettler AB is looking to immediately hire a full time GENERAL MANAGER to oversee and take over primary control of the daily operations of the restaurant June 1st. Applicants must be customer and people focused, have reliable transportation, willing to work flexible shifts, weekends and evenings.

Minimum 2 years experience in equivalent position is a must. We offer customizable benefits packages, and store specific training. Please apply on line with resume, cover letter and references to: cbay22@telus.net

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

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

1010

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

Contractors

1100

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 OVERHEAD DOORS & operators installed 391-4144 288864B28-C3

Please drop off your confidential resume to our office, #2, 5511 Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer, AB or Email to mortcent@telusplanet.net or Fax 403-346-1926

EXPERIENCED sandwich maker required for busy downtown store.

Must be punctual, efficient and be able to work in a team environment.

Please call 403-318-1199 or e-mail resume to TPham2@slb.com

• Helps lost pets find their families • Brings buyers and sellers together • Serves as a key resource for renters • Helps families find new homes • Puts individuals in touch with each other • Provides job seekers with career information • Serves as a great guide to garage sales • Makes selling and shopping simple

Class 1 Driver / Operators: Nitrogen and Fracturing – Pump Operators and Bulk Drivers; Journeyman Parts Technician; Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

COUNTERTOPS

If you are a proactive person with excellent customer service skills, take pride in your work, have ambition to excel and provide attention to detail-this maybe a the position for you.

820

DISHWASHER needed.

Please apply in person to Red Deer Buffet at the Village Mall

Red Deer Advocate Classified:

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

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

Central Alberta s longest servicing Mortgage Brokerage is currently looking for a full time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to work in our Red Deer office.

Restaurant/ Hotel

The Red Deer Advocate Classified is the community’s number-one information centre and marketplace.

It ser ves as the best single source for selling items, seeking jobs, finding housing, meeting new people and more.

Core Laboratories Canada Ltd. 2810 12th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P7 Fax: 403-250-5120 Email: ps.calgary.recruiting@ corelab.com JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. RSP’s and benefits pkg. incentives.

Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com or mikeg@jagareenergy.com

CALL:

309-3300 To Place Your Ad In The Red Deer Advocate Now!

Classified does it all!

740

• Qualified Day & Night Supervisors F/T RDA II with Ortho - (Must be able to provide Module and asset. own work truck.)

Position open in in a busy • Field Operators family dental practice in Valid First Aid, H2S, Rocky Mountain House. driver’s license required!

Competitive salary, benefit package & uniform allowPlease see our website @ ance & 4 day work wk.. www.colterenergy.ca If you are willing to work or contact us at in a team environment and 1-877-926-5837 are pleasant and ambitious we look forward to your Your application will be resume. Fax resume to kept strictly confidential 403-845-7610

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Personals

Dental

WE are looking for Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick and Floor hands for the Red Deer area.

Please contact Steve Tiffin at stiffin@galleonrigs.com or (403) 358-3350 fax (403) 358-3326

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

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

800

Oilfield

NOW HIRING!

Tartan Completions Services is currently accepting resumes for experienced horizontal completions field technicians, drilling motor experience would be an asset. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive salary’s and field (day) bonuses.

288106B23-C2

Computer Personnel

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia preferring non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Escorts

1165

EDEN 587-877-7399 10am-midnight EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages 598-3049 www.eroticasplaymates.net LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Handyman Services

1200

HANDYMAN PLUS Painting, laminate, tile, mud/ tape, doors, trim, Call 403-358-9099 TIRED of waiting? Call Renovation Rick, Jack of all trades. Handier than 9 men. 587-876-4396 or 587-272-1999

Massage Therapy

1280

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 10 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650

Massage Therapy

1280

CINDY’S Western & Chinese Traditional Massage, micro computer diagnosis. Insurance avail.

New girls coming. 4606 48 Ave. 8 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. 7 days a wk. 403-986-1691

Gentle Touch Massage

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

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629

LINDA’S CHINESE MASSAGE

COUPLES SPECIAL

Bring loved one & the 2nd person is 1/2 price.

Open daily 9 am-9 pm.

403-986-1550 #3 4820-47 Ave 4 therapists, Insurance receipts MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE

Feeling overwhelmed?

Hard work day? Come in and let us pamper you.

Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave.(rear entrance if necessary) www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels.

403-986-6686

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346 JUNK REMOVAL, Yard/ Garden Serv. 588-2564

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as roof snow removal, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring Call James 403- 341-0617 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

Call 403-346-7777 Better For Cheaper with a Low Price Guarantee. helpinghandshomesupport.com Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Septic Service

1375

Septic System Design & Installation & Skid Steer Services AOWMA Certified Call Miller Services Ltd. at 403-588-7971 or albertanhb@live.com

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 1, 2013 E3

Trades

RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s.

ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Also BREAKFAST ROOM ATTENDANTS, early morning shifts, flexibility req’d. Only serious inquiries apply.

Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

850

B-PRESSURE SHOP WELDERS REQUIRED

NO RIG WELDERS Must be able to read blueprints. Flare stack experience and Stainless welding ticket would Be a asset. Great rates and hours. Merit program.

Please email resume to info@dynamicprojects.ca Or fax to (403)340-3471

830

Blue Grass Sod Farms, Box 11, Site 2, RR #1, Red Deer, Alberta F/T farm equipment techniSHOW HOME HOSTESS cian req’d with exp. masonmartinhomes.com repairing farm equipment. $31 hr, 44 hrs week, dental Classifieds & health benefits avail.

Your place to SELL Email resume to debbie.

Your place to BUY lefeuvre@bg-rd.com or fax 403-342-7488 WANTED: Outside sales people for a fast growing security company.

Successful applicants must possess an outgoing personality, be self motivated, and be very organized. Door to door sales experience is an asset but not necessary.

Custom Energized Air Please email resume to Req’s MECHANIC exp’d hr@ In air compressors, dryers, bond-ocommunications.com Control systems, electrical A/C D/C circuits, 1-3 ph.

WEST 285 LTD. o/a O/A Piping, fabrication, & Energy Factor in Red Deer req’s F/T shift sales people Welding an asset. Email: $14/hr & 1 to 2 yrs. Exp’d Del.trynchuk@cea-air.com Fax: 403-348-8765 supervisor, $17.50/hr email: west285ltd@gmail.com

Sales & Distributors

Electronics Technicians Needed

850

Trades

We are seeking the services of an Electronic Technician to work for the ADGA Group at the Correctional Services Canada facilities in the Drumheller area and at various locations within Alberta. Responsibilities include performing maintenance of electronic security/safety systems.

To apply, please email careers@adga.ca and quote reference# ETD3422-NB

AGRICULTURAL MECHANIC WANTED: Central Alberta equipment dealership. Heavy Duty ticket accepted but not required. Excellent benefits and wage to the right candidate. A great place to work and a friendly environment.

Call 403-302-7710 or fax resume to 403-347-3740.

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

Professionals

850

Trades

SECURITY guards wanted, F/T & P.T days, nights ,evenings, weekends and holidays.

Must be bondable, and have security guard license.

Call or fax 587-273-0077 to set up appointment

810

is hiring for the following position: * APPRENTICE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC For the Red Deer Area.

Please fax resume to: 403-347-8060 OR EMAIL: tricia.cunningham@ lafarge-na.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

We are currently looking for an energetic, positive, reliable, mature and skilled individual to fill this position.

Local Foundation company currently seeking experienced Commercial Foundation Form Workers.

Please fax resume to 403-346-5867

SHOP FOREMAN

Pressure Piping & Steel fabrication shop Only experience personnel need apply -Journeyman Pipefitter preferred -Must be able to organize men and projects -Background & experience with Acorn Piping program Understanding and implementation of QC for structural & Piping -Oversee all material ordering, handling & receiving -Competitive Wage & Benefits Please apply to info@ dynamicprojects.ca or fax 403-340-3471

F/T Safety Officer

to help implement & maintain safety programs.

Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

Responsible for overseeing the day to day accounting functions and supervision of the billing department, accounts payable, general ledger, cash posting of receipts, up to month end statements preparation for CND Accounting Manager Finance and Administration review. Knowledge in Excel.

Please drop off resumes at 6740 65 Avenue, Red Deer, AB email Lynn@badgerinc.com fax to 403-343-0401

Restaurant/ Hotel

288760B28-C5

No phone calls please

860

CLASS 1 DRIVER

Now Hiring ALL POSITIONS ALL SHIFTS GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION

288678B27-C5

Apply in person at any location or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

Exp. driver to haul Canadian Tire trailers in Alberta, B.C. & Sask.

Mountain driving exp. an asset. F/T position, home weekends. Forward a resume & current driver’s abstract to Brian Dick Transport Ltd. Box 8014 Westaskiwin, AB T9A 3S6 Contact Brian Dick 780-361-7924 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 Employment Opportunity. *Class 1 License * Picker experience a plus Distribute precast concrete in central AB area.

Fax resume with clean driver’s abstract to: 403-886-4853 email garyz@wilbert.ca or drop off resume at: 930 Fleming Ave. Penhold. Inquiries, call Gary 403-588-6505

• Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities With medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks

Truckers/ Drivers

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

820

Business Opportunities

4 days/wk Flyers & Sun. Life IN Highland Green Holmes St. & Heath Close

870

ALSO Wedgewood Gardens St. Joseph’s & Montfort Heights

880

ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training

FULL-TIME Truck Driver required at Eastman Feeds, Experience an a s s e t . Wo r k s c h e d u l e Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Competitive wages and benefits. Apply with resume and drivers abstract via email: cliff.miller@eastmanfeeds. com or fax to (403) 341-3144.

ORIOLE PARK O’Brien Crsc., O’Neil & Oxley Close Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

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

TRAINING CENTRE

Isbister Close Inkster Close

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

VANIER AREA

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

Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Valentine Crsc.

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

FREE

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

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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

1500-1990

Auctions

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

BUD HAYNES

SPRING FIREARMS AUCTION Sat., March 2 @ 9 am Bay 4, 7429 49 Ave R.D. Estate: George Huebner of Sask. & Estate: George Stawn of Cochrane.

Over 500 items.

Catalogue on Web. Preview Friday, 3 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. till sale.

Ph: 403-347-5855 www.budhaynesauctions.com

For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Children's Items

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

900

YOUR CAREER IN

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

HIGHLAND Sailor Suit, navy, with white hat. $150.

403-346-5922

Call Today (403) 347-6676 2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer

283902B1-C1

Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

HIGHLAND KILT, (Buchannan), vest, socks and blouse. $200.

403-346-5922

EquipmentHeavy 288031B25-C7

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

1590

HIGHLAND Irish Jig dress, green, with eyelet petty coat. $150. 403-346-5922

Financial assistance may be available to qualified applicants.

• Class 1 Drivers • Lowbed Drivers with Class 1

1580

BABY carrier front carry custom reversible, “Baby Hawk Meitei” $65; Baby sling carry “Rockin Momma” $50; blue & brown, bumble collection baby shopping cart cover $25; nursing pillow baby buddy, $40, baby mirror for car $10; 403-746-2456:

Payroll Administrator Computerized Accounting Computerized Payroll Accounting and more!

Pidherney’s is growing and requires experienced Truck drivers to work with our team:

1530

1630

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

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

1660

AFFORDABLE Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

1710

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

Danby, $100, best offer 403-782-5818 INGLIS dryer, exc. cond. $150 estate sale, 403-782-5818 KENMORE HD dual action top load washer; Kenmore HD dryer,white, good shape $125/pair 403-347-2374 WASHING machine very good cond. $75 , best offer 403-782-5818

Household Furnishings

1720

4 PC. SETTING of Courier & Ives dishes $50 403-346-7658 CHINA CABINET/display case, tall, narrow , efficient, 5 shelves, glass 3 sides w/oak border, and mirrored back, stain glass design, just under curved top, Height to top of curved centre 76”, to top of side of cabinet, 72”, w/30-1/2: depth 13-1/4”, $200, was $600 new, ***SOLD*** MICROWAVE stand $50; entertainment unit 20” deep x 52”long, 50”high $100; 2 occasional wood tables $20/ea, 2 Panasonic speakers $40 403-346-7658

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

1760

Supplies

1810

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

3 BDRM. large bsmt. family room, storage room, fenced, quiet street no pets, n/s, adults pref. $1000/mo. rent + d.d., avail. end of Feb. ref’s req’d by app’t only .

RENTED 4 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage $1695 mo.

403-782-7156 357-7465

49 JAMES ST. -Huge Family House

3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appls.

Fenced yard, finished bsmt.

No pets. N/S. $1425 & UTIL; SD $1425; Avail APRIL 1st.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554 EASTVIEW 3 bdrm., n/s, no pets, 5 appls.

Avail. Mar 1. $1200. + utils.

403-357-2001 LARGE 3 BDRM. duplex, in Anders, $1450/mo. d.d., $1000, incl. utils., avail.

March 1, 403-358-8670 MICHENER HILL, 2 bdrm. house + 1 room in bsmt.

4 appl., fenced yard.

No pets. RENTED NEW Oriole Park area, 6032 Orr Dr., lower unit half duplex, upgraded execu. style, $990 /mo. + utils., 3 bdrm. 4 appls., $500 d.d. fenced, 2 car off street parking, n/s, no pets, separate entry, bright, avail.. immed., Don 403-742-9615

ORIOLE PARK

Av a i l n o w 3 b d r m , 1 . 5 bath, 4 appl, new flooring and paint, $950 + heat, pwr & 25% water, $900 SD, No pets, N/S PM 506 ~ 42D Onaway Ave ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ www.simcorealty.ca

Riverside Meadows

Avail now 3 bdrm main floor of house, 1 bath, 2 a p p l , s h a r e d l a u n d r y, fenced yard, covered carport, $1250 + 60% util, $1250 SD, N/S, No pets, , PM 557 ~ 6017 - 56 Ave ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ www.simcorealty.ca

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

3 BDRM. TOWNHOUSE. Att. garage, 1-1/2 bath, 5 appls., #23 6300 Orr Dr. N/S, avail. Apr. 1, $1350/mo., Hearthstone Property Management 403-314-0099 or Lucie 403-396-9554 LACOMBE 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls., garage $1595/mo.

782-7156 357-7465

LARGE TOWNHOUSE IN GLENDALE

Bright 3 bdrms,1.5 bath, In-suite laundry. Yard & AIR CONDITIONER, unfinished bsm’t. No pets.

Samsung, with remote.

N/S. $1275 & UTIL; SD Perfect condition. $125. $1275; Avail APRIL 1st.

403-347-0104 Hearthstone 403-314-0099 BLUE WILLOW CHINA, 6 or 403-396-9554 Blue Willow china coffee MODERN CONDO mugs, $30; 1 Blue Willow AT IRONSIDE ST. round platter, 12” diameter $25, 1 Blue Willow serving 2 bdrm, 2 baths. w/balcony.

5 appls, En-suite laundry. bowl, 9” diameter. $20, NO PETS, Avail APRIL 1st. ***SOLD*** $1325 INCL UTIL., GRAD DRESS SALE New SD $1325 & Consigned 15 McPhee Hearthstone 403-314-0099 St. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1 4-8pm or 403-396-9554 Mar. 2 12-4pm Great SOUTHWOOD PARK Prices. budgetbridal 3110-47TH Avenue, boutiquereddeer.com 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, SNOW BLOWER, 5 hp generously sized, 1 1/2 Electric start. $250. baths, fenced yards, Like new. 403-347-2148 full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca Pets & BEAUTIFUL silky white satin bunnies desperately need loving home. Litter box trained. FREE. 403-782-3130

1830

SIAMESE ALSO BELINESE ( 4) KITTENS FOR SALE $50 each obo.

403-887-3649

CLASSIFICATIONS

MOBIL 1 Lube Express Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. Tech. Fax 403-314-9207

1650

Homestead Firewood

Cats

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

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

Firewood

for all Albertans

Clothing DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

920

Career Planning

RED DEER WORKS

ACCOUNTING

860

SAFETY OILFIELD TICKETS

Sherwood Crsc Scott St./Somerset Close.

Sunnyside Crsc.

WESTLAKE 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr.

1-1/2 hrs. /day

Employment Training

INGLEWOOD AREA

SUNNYBROOK AREA

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

OILFIELD SERVICES INC.

Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St

Lagrange Crsc

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

900

to meet your needs.

LANCASTER AREA

GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE WEST PARK

Employment Training

Standard First Aid , Confined Space Entry, H2S Alive and Fire Training are courses that we offer on a regular basis.

As well, we offer a selection of online Training Courses.

For more information check us out online at www.firemaster.ca or call us at 403 342 7500.

You also can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @firemasterofs.

BOWER AREA

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position.

Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

SAFETY COURSES

Adams Close/ Adair Ave. Ainsworth Crsc.

Allsop Ave.

Good for adult with small car.

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

offers a variety of

ANDERS AREA

Rosedale Approx. 2 blks of Reichley St. & Reighley Close $68/mo.

GRANDVIEW 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr.

1-1/2 hrs. per day

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

ALSO

Lancaster Area East half of Lampard Crsc. & Leung Close $61/mo.

EASTVIEW 100 ADVOCATE $525/MO. $6300/YR 2 HRS./DAY

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

Pallo, Payne & Parsons Cl.

Clearview Area Castle Crsc.

Clark Crsc. & Crawford St. $155/mo.

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 Please contact QUITCY

Piper Dr. & Pennington Cres.

Farmers' Market

THE FARM with THE GOOD FOOD: Free-range brown eggs; chickens; Danish pork roasts, chops, cervalet sausage. 403-347-0516

1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

PINES Patterson Cres. & Pamley Ave.

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

880

Misc.

Help

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for

GLENDALE Morning delivery 6 days a wk by 6:30 a.m.

Join Distinctly Tea in the high growth & high margin retail loose leaf tea industry. Steve@fylypchuk.com Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Help

880

Carriers Needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:: * No formal education • GED classes evening req`d and days * 44 hrs. per wk with some wknds.

• Women in the Trades * Heavy lifting, running equip., yard maintenance, • Math and Science in lawncare, snow removal. the trades Wage $25.hr.

Expected start date: Gov’t of Alberta Funding may ASAP be avail.

Those interested please email resume to: 403-340-1930 resumes@ www.academicexpress.ca newcartcontracting.com or fax to 403-729-2396.

requires

Reporting to CDN Manager, Finance and Administration

860

Misc.

Help

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake req’s exp. swamper. Email tom@ roncooilfieldhauling.ca or fax. 403-887-4892 SNOW plow drivers(2) req’d for winter season based out of Lacombe, exc. wages. Must have Class 3 w/air. Call Toll Free 1-877-787-2501 Mon. - Fri. 9 am. - 5 pm. only or fax resume to: 403-784-2330

Landscaper/laborer Misc.

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

Our Red Deer based company requires a

Truckers/ Drivers

278950A5

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

1840

Dogs

PYRENEES, white F. 15 wks. Needs good home with lots of space. FREE. 403-282-7342

Sporting Goods

1860

WANTED German rifles from WW11, please leave msg. 403-846-6926

NORMANDEAU

3 bdrm. townhouse, 4 appl., fenced yard, rent $1175, S.D. $000; avail.

April 1. 403-304-5337

Riverside Meadows

Avail now 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath condo townhouse, end unit, parking stall, 5 appl, $1100 + util, $1050 SD, N/o pets, N/S PM 43 ~ 9, 5943 - 60A St ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ www.simcorealty.ca

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

3 BDRM. 4 appls. no pets. $925/mo. + d.d.

403-343-6609

CLEARVIEW

Avail Apr 1 3 bdrm, 1 bath 4-plex, 4 appl, $975 incl Collectors' water, $925 SD, No pets, Items N/S, PM 494 ~ 56A Cos21 LP’S for sale, many grove Cres ~ Sim Mgmt & t i t l e s t o c h o o s e f r o m , Realty 403-340-0065 ext 1960’s and newer, $7 each 412 ~ www.simcorealty.ca 403-885-5720 NORMANDEAU Avail Mar 15 3 bdrm, 1 bath 4-plex, 4 appl, $925 + Travel heat, pwr & 25% water, Packages $875 SD, No pets, , N/S, PM 559 ~ 6711D - 59 Ave TRAVEL ALBERTA ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty Alberta offers 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ SOMETHING www.simcorealty.ca for everyone.

ORIOLE PARK Make your travel 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $975 plans now. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage.

Avail. April 1.

Call 403-304-5337

1870 1900

Suites AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Lacombe 1/2 duplex. 4 bdrm., 1.5 bath, all appls., washer/dryer. Rent & DD $1395.00 Avail. March 1, NO PETS, 403-782-3890

3060

1 BDRM suite, w attached laundry, facing south at #1, 4616-44 St., to an over 40, ns/no pets, quiet tenant in a quiet neighbourhood.

Rent $700/D.D. $700.

Ph: 403-341-4627.

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3090

Lots For Sale

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Cars

5030

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FULLY SERVICED 1 BDRM. bsmt, shared Avail now 2 bdrm, 1 bath kitchen, prefer employed or res & duplex lots in Lacombe.

Builders terms or owner student. Avail. immed suite, 2 appl, laundry in will J.V. with investors or bldg, near park, $750 + 403-342-7789, 396-7941 subtrades who wish to become pwr, $700 SD, N/P, N/S, CLEAN, quiet, responsible, home builders. Great PM 34 ~ 5604 - 50 Ave ~ Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 returns. Call 403-588-8820 Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ FURN. room, all utils. and Pinnacle Estates cable incld, $425/mo. www.simcorealty.ca 2004 PONTIAC Grand Am (Blackfalds) 403-506-3277 GT FWD, $4888 348-8788 You build or bring your LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. Sport & Import Mountview: 1 fully furn own builder. Terms avail.

SUITES. 25+, adults only bdrm for rent $500/mo.

403-304-5555 n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 $250 DD. Working M only.

SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, 403-396-2468.

Well priced. Good location.

DOWNTOWN 403-896-3553 Avail. now, 1 large bdrm., Warehouse 1 bath suite, 2 appls., FREE laundry newer carSpace NOW RENTING pet and lino, adults only, 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. $750 + power, $700 s.d., 2004 BMW X3 AWD, lthr., WAREHOUSE FOR th no pets, n/s, PM 19 -5 2936 50 AVE. Red Deer pano-roof, $14,888 SALE OR LEASE Newer bldg. secure entry 5340 47 Ave. 348-8788 Sport & Import 4860 sq.ft., new, bright, w/ onsite manager, 5 Sim Mgmt & Realty appls., incl. heat and hot two 14’ O.H. doors, heat403-340-0065 ext. 412 FINANCIAL ed, fans, can be divided water, washer/dryer www.simcorealty.ca hookup, infloor heating, a/c., into 2 bays, call CLASSIFICATIONS 403318-4848 to view INNISFAIL car plug ins & balconies.

4400-4430 Avail now 1 bdrm, 2 bath Call 403-343-7955 gorgeous executive unit, Mobile Tired of Standing? adults only, 6 appl, gas Money fireplace, balcony, parking Find something to sit on Lot in Classifieds stall, $1400 + pwr, $1350 2003 BMW 3 series 325xi To Loan SD, No pets, N/S, PM 516 LACOMBE new park, htd. lthr., sunroof, $10,888 ~ 404, 5205 Woodland Rd ONE bdrm. ADULT only animal friendly. Your mobile MORTGAGES AVAIL.on 348-8788 Sport & Import ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty apt. close to college, or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. all types of real estate in1957 CHEV 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ $750/mo., avail. Mar. 1, no Excellent 1st time home cluding raw land and WANTED pets 403-877-3323 www.simcorealty.ca buyers. 403-588-8820 acreages. Bruised credit I am looking for the gentleand self employed welMOBILE HOME PAD, in man who bought a dark come. Fast approvals Manufactured Red Deer Close to Gaetz, green 1957 Chev 2 dr.

Ron Lewis 403-819-2436 sedan from me approx. 40 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Homes Mauricia 403-340-0225 yrs ago, about 1970, near You can sell your guitar the Londonderry Mall for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS E d m o n t o n . C o u l d y o u please call Gary Smith and we’ll sell it for you!

780-962-0313 1 BDRM. $740; 2 bdrm. $825 N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed.

1-403-200-8175 1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, $740/mo. Avail. immed.

Incl. most utils, no pets.

Call 403-886-5288 2 BDRM. furn. apt. and office space in Sylvan Lake.

No pets, n/s. $1100/mo. utils. incl.

403-887-4610

3140

3190

4430

3040

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

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MOVE IN READY RISER HOMES

BLACKFALDS: 2 bdrm. 2 bath, dbl. att. garage. $325,000.

2 bdrm. 2 bath. $297,900.

3 Bdrm., 2 bath 2 storey. $369,900. Inclds. all fees.

Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

modular/mobile homes in pet friendly park

Condos/ Townhouses

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4310

NEW BIL-LEVELS BLACKFALDS! O.H. Sun 3rd March 2013 2.00 - 5:00 pm (All 3 bdrm., 2 baths) •

199 Cedar Square with dbl, att. garage $352,000

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73 Cedar Crescent $289,900

•

61 Cedar Cres. Huge reverse pie lot. $297.000.

AVRIL EVANS Century 21 Advantage Cell: 403-348-6303

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5020

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ATTENTION - 1st Time Buyers NO condo fees!

1100 sq.ft. 3 bdrm/2 bath townhouse. Immaculate.

Quiet area. Close to transit, shopping and schools.

QUICK POSSESSION. $199,911. Call Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty, Jon Nichols, 403-302-0800

COLLECTOR CAR Auction & Speed and Custom Show. Featuring Ian Roussel, from Car Warriors & Big Schwag.

Mar 15th - 17th. Westerner Park, Red Deer. 150,000 sq.ft. indoor show.

Exhibitors space still avail.

Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102 EGauctions.com

Cars

5030

MOVE IN READY

2010 MAZDA 3 GT FWD, LAST ONE. 33,986 kms, $15,888 RISER HOMES 348-8788 Sport & Import DON’T MISS OUT! 3 bdrm., 2 bath townhouse in Lacombe. Walk-out, front att. garage.

Many upgrades. $240,000 incl. all fees.

Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

Quick Possession #2, 6220 ORR DRIVE 2 bdrm., 2 bath bi-level.

Next to new

Stainless steel appls., single att. garage, underfloor heat. $235,000 Condo fee $205.00 Margaret Comeau Remax Real Estate 403-391-3399

Manufactured Homes

4090

MUST SELL

By Owner.

Mauricia 403-340-0225

Income Property

SUV's

5040

2010 TOYOTA Venza AWD, 44700 km, black, automatic, leather, sunroof, backup camera, warranty, excellent condition, $12200., abma@netscape.com 2006 SUBARU Tribeca , AWD, V6, 3L, H6 boxer motor, sunroof, 7 pass., cloth power heated seats, 18” mags, new tires, all valves have been ground and reset, at 137,000 kms. new timing belt and bearing, 286,000 kms., $9700.

403-505-3113 2006 ENVOY Denali full load, Call Larry $17,000 403-340-8892

Trucks

5050

2011 FORD Ranger, 4x4 S/C 12,000 kms., $18,000 obo 506-7047 782-2125

7620-50 Ave. Sport & Import

2009 FORD SHELBY GT 500, 16163 kms, $42,888, 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE Turbo diesel $25,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

4100

BRAND NEW SECONDARY SUITE HOME. 403-588-2550

Lots For Sale

2009 MAZDA 3 GS FWD, $ 11 8 8 8 1 0 4 4 6 3 k m s ,

279139

4160

112 ACRES of bare land, located in Burnt Lake area structure plan, great investment property with future subdivision potential. Asking 1.2M 403-304-5555

The

2009 DODGE Charger $13,888 348-8788 AS & I 2008 HYUNDAI Accent, 2 dr. auto., low kms., like new. $6800. 403-782-0444 days, 403-782-6314 eves.

2007 FORD F-150 XLT 4X4, 107115 kms, $14,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 CHRYSLER 300 $11,888 348-8788 AS & I

2005 NISSAN Altima SER $12,888 348-8788 AS & I

1998 CHEV Silverado 1500 ext. cab, 4x4 diesel loaded. 350,000 kms. $5500. 403-350-1784

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5070

CALL CLASSIFIEDS 403-314-4397 TO ADVERTISE HERE

MODERN CONDO AT IRONSIDE ST.

3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appls.

Fenced yard, finished bsmt.

No pets. N/S. $1425 & UTIL; SD $1425; Avail APRIL 1st.

2 bdrm, 2 baths. w/balcony.

5 appls, En-suite laundry.

NO PETS, Avail APRIL 1st. $1325 INCL UTIL., SD $1325

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554 www.hpman.ca

LARGE TOWNHOUSE IN GLENDALE Bright 3 bdrms,1.5 bath, In-suite laundry. Yard & unfinished bsm’t. No pets.

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Nicolas Maduro, Chavez’s self-appointed successor, said on television that his boss “is battling there for his health, for his life, and we’re accompanying him.”

The vice-president had characterized Chavez’s condition similarly on Dec. 20, saying the president “is fighting a great battle ... for his life, for his health.”

Chavez hasn’t spoken or been seen since before his fourth operation in Cuba on Dec. 11 for an unspecified cancer in the pelvic area.

The government says he has been breathing with the help of a tracheal tube after surviving a serious respiratory infection. It says Chavez returned on Feb. 18 and is at a military hospital in Caracas for continued treatment for “respiratory insufficiency.”

Despite speculation by doctors not involved in Chavez’s treatment that it is most likely palliative, designed only to make him more comfortable in his remaining days, many Venezuelans apparently believe — or want to believe — he is on the mend.

“The president’s prolonged absence and his critical situation have not been converted into massive pessimism about his return,” respected pollster Luis Vicente Leon tweeted Thursday.

He said nearly 58 per cent of Venezuelans believe Chavez will recover while about 30 per cent believe he will not return to power and 12.5 per cent say they don’t know what will happen. One per cent, meanwhile, believe Chavez was never sick.

Leon, chief of the Datanalisis polling firm, told The Associated Press that the Feb. 11 poll of 1,198 people had an error margin of three percentage points.

He said he thought the poll reflected people’s desire not to believe the worst about someone who is dear to them, just as people resist accepting that a close relative might be dying.

Leon also said he thought reports of government officials holding hours-long meetings with Chavez had contributed to the belief of many Venezuelans that Chavez will return.

“The government has sent permanent messages that President Chavez will return, that he meets with the vicepresident for five hours,” Leon noted.

He said people don’t necessarily believe that, however, as the poll found 44 per cent think the government has not been transparent in discussing the Chavez’s health.

In his televised remarks, Maduro called for Venezuelans to keep praying for Chavez and remain loyal to the committed socialist who has been their president for more than 19 years.

“Do you know why Comandante Chavez neglected his health and has been battling (cancer) for nearly two years?” he said. “Because he completely surrendered body and soul and forgot all his obligations to himself in order to give himself to the homeland.”

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LAS VEGAS — A self-described pimp was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles, ending a manhunt that began after a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting and spectacular, fiery crash that killed three people on the Las Vegas Strip a week ago, police said.

Ammar Harris, 26, surrendered to a team of police and federal agents who found him inside a North Hollywood apartment after a woman answered the door, authorities said.

In Nevada, Sheriff Douglas Gillespie and Las Vegas police Capt. Chris Jones scheduled a late afternoon media briefing about the arrest.

Harris, whose Internet posts show him with fists full of money boasting of a highrolling lifestyle with prostitutes, was the subject of the multi-state search after the Feb. 21 attack at a neon-lit intersection that’s home to posh casino resorts such as Bellagio, Bally’s, Flamingo and Caesars Palace.

Court documents allege Harris was driving his black Range Rover sports utility vehicle when he fired into a Maserati sports car, killing self-promoted rapper Kenneth Wayne Cherry Jr. The two men had argued minutes earlier in the valet area of a Las Vegas Strip resort.

The Maserati with Cherry mortally wounded at the wheel sped forward and slammed into a taxi that burst into flames. The cabbie, 62-year-old Michael Boldon, and his passenger, 48-year-old Sandra SuttonWasmund of Maple Valley, Washington, were killed.

The crash closed the Strip for about 15 hours.

Earlier Thursday, Las Vegas police revealed they had found and talked with all three women who were in the SUV with Harris during the shooting.

Police found SUV passenger Tineesha Lashun Howard in another, undisclosed state late Wednesday. Las Vegas police Capt. Chris Jones said police previously found and interviewed the two other women.

Jones wouldn’t release the names of the other passengers but said none of the three women had been charged with a crime. Police were concerned about their safety, he said.

Howard, a 22-year-old from Miami with a history of prostitution arrests, also uses the names Yenesis Alfonzo or Yani. She was identified by police on Tuesday as a person of interest in the case who might have been in danger.

Las Vegas police also sought Thursday to stop the circulation of several photos the department issued Tuesday and Wednesday in the search for Harris. Police said they depict people unconnected with the case.

Harris was arrested last year in Las Vegas in a 2010 prostitution case using the name Ammar Asim Faruq Harris.

He was charged with robbery, sexual assault, kidnapping and coercion with a weapon, and police sought charges of pandering by force and felon in possession of concealed weapon.

Court records show that case was dismissed last June.

Harris was convicted in South Carolina in 2004 of felony possession with intent to sell a stolen pistol and convicted that same year in Atlanta of a misdemeanour marijuana possession charge.

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Benedict XVI retires, says now ‘simply a pilgrim’

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — As bells tolled and the clock struck 8, the brass-studded wooden doors swung shut Thursday at this palace in the Italian hills, marking an end to Benedict XVI’s papacy and the start of his final journey as a “simple pilgrim.”

Capping a day of tearful farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor, Benedict entered history as the first pope in 600 years to resign — leaving the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo and ending a pontificate shaped by struggles to move beyond clerical sex abuse scandals and reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world.

On Benedict’s last day, the mood was vastly different inside the Vatican than at Castel Gandolfo, the 17th-century papal retreat set in the hills south of Rome, where he will spend the first two months of his retirement.

At the seat of the popes, Benedict’s staff bade the pontiff goodbye in scenes of dignified solemnity, with Swiss Guards in full regalia and prelates kneeling to kiss his papal ring one last time.

A livelier atmosphere reigned in the countryside, with well-wishers jamming the hilltop town’s main square, shouting “Viva il Papa!” and waving the yellow and white flags of the Holy See. Cheers went up as the 85-year-old Benedict stepped out onto the palace balcony and, arms outstretched, declared his papacy was nearing the end.

“I am simply a pilgrim beginning the last leg of his pilgrimage on this Earth,” he said. Then giving a final blessing, he declared: “Grazie e buona notte” — “Thank you and good night” in Italian.

It was a remarkable bookend to a papacy that began on April 19, 2005, with a similarly meek speech delivered from the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square, where the newly elected Benedict said he was but a “simple humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.”

Over his eight-year papacy, Benedict tried to set the church on a more traditional course, convinced that all the ills afflicting it — sexual abuse, dwindling numbers of priests and empty pews — were a result of a misreading of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.

His successor is likely to follow in his footsteps, given that the vast majority of the 115 cardinals who will elect the next pope were appointed by Benedict himself and share his conservative bent.

For the time being, the governance of the church shifts to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who along with the College of Cardinals will guide the church and make plans starting Monday for the conclave to elect the 266th leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.

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Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd from the window of the Pope’s summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, the scenic town where he will spend his first post-Vatican days and make his last public blessing as pope, Thursday.

One of Bertone’s first acts was to lock the papal apartment inside the Vatican. In another task steeped in symbolism, he will ensure that Benedict’s papal ring and seal are destroyed.

Benedict’s journey into retirement began with a final audience with his cardinals, where he sought to defuse concerns about his future role and the possible conflicts arising from having both a reigning and a retired pope living side-by-side inside the Vatican.

“Among you is also the future pope, whom I today promise my unconditional reverence and obedience,” Benedict told the cardinals.

Benedict’s decision to live at the Vatican in retirement, wear the white cassock associated with the papacy and be called “emeritus pope” and “Your Holiness,” rather than revert back to his birth name, Joseph Ratzinger, has deepened concerns about the shadow he might cast over the next pope.

Benedict has tried to address those worries, saying that he will be “hidden from the world” and live a life of prayer in retirement. On Thursday, he took a step further with his own public pledge to place himself entirely under the authority of the new pope.

Benedict also gave a final set of instructions to the princes of the church who will elect his successor, urging

them to be united.

“May the College of Cardinals work like an orchestra, where diversity — an expression of the universal church — always works toward a higher and harmonious agreement,” he said.

It seemed to be a clear reference to the deep internal divisions that have come to the fore in recent months following the leaks of sensitive documents that exposed power struggles and allegations of corruption inside the Vatican.

The audience inside the Apostolic Palace was as unique as Benedict’s decision to quit.

The pope, wearing his crimson velvet cape and using a cane, bade farewell to his closest advisers and the cardinals bowed to kiss his ring for the last time.

A few hours later, Benedict’s closest aide, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, wept by his side as they took their final walk down the marbled halls to the motorcade that took them to the helipad in the Vatican gardens.

As bells tolled in St. Peter’s and in church towers across Rome, Benedict took off in a low-flying helicopter that circled St. Peter’s Square, where banners reading “Thank You” were held skyward so he could see them, and then flew over the ruins of the ancient coliseum.

Benedict also reached out to the

wider world electronically, sending a final tweet from his Twitter account, (at)Pontifex: “Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.”

Soon afterward, that tweet and all Benedict’s previous ones were deleted and the profile was changed to read “Sede Vacante” — the See of Rome is vacant.

Then, as the clock struck 8 p.m., when Benedict’s resignation took effect, two Swiss Guards standing at attention shut the thick wooden doors of Castel Gandolfo, symbolically closing out a papacy whose legacy will be most marked by the way it ended — a resignation instead of a death.

A Vatican official was then seen taking down the Holy See’s white and yellow flag from the residence.

“We have the pope right here at home,” said Anna Maria Togni, who walked two kilometres (one mile) from the outskirts of Castel Gandolfo to witness history. “We feel a tenderness toward him.”

Benedict set his resignation in motion Feb. 11, when he announced that he no longer had the “strength of mind and body” do to the job.

It was the first time that a pope had resigned since Pope Gregory XII stepped down in 1415 to help end a church schism.

Obama administration to overturn gay marriage ban

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California’s same-sex marriage ban and turn a skeptical eye on similar prohibitions across the country.

The Obama administration’s friend-of-the-court brief marked the first time a U.S. president has urged the high court to expand the right of gays and lesbians to wed. The filing unequivocally calls on the justices to strike down California’s Proposition 8 ballot measure, although it stops short of the soaring rhetoric on marriage equality Obama expressed in his inaugural address in January.

California is one of eight states that give gay couples all the benefits of marriage through civil unions or domestic partnership, but don’t allow them to wed. The brief argues that in granting same-sex couples those rights, California has already acknowledged that gay relationships bear the same hallmarks as straight ones.

“They establish homes and lives together, support each other financially, share the joys and burdens of raising children, and provide care through illness and comfort at the moment of death,” the administration wrote.

The brief marks the president’s most expansive view of gay marriage and signals that he is moving away from his previous assertion that states should determine their own marriage laws. Obama, a former constitutional law professor, signed off on the administration’s legal argument last week following lengthy discussions with Attorney General Eric Holder and Solicitor General Donald Verrilli.

In a statement following the filing, Holder said “the government seeks to vindicate the defining constitutional ideal of equal treatment under the law.”

Obama’s position, if adopted by the court, would

likely result in gay marriage becoming legal in the seven other states: Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon and Rhode Island.

In the longer term, the administration urges the justices to subject laws that discriminate on sexual orientation to more rigorous review than usual, as is the case for claims that laws discriminate on the basis of race, sex and other factors.

The Supreme Court has never given gay Americans the special protection it has afforded women and minorities. If it endorses such an approach in the gay marriage cases, same-sex marriage bans around the country could be imperiled.

Friend-of-the-court briefs are not legally binding.

But the government’s opinion in particular could carry some weight with the justices when they hear oral arguments in the case on March 26.

Despite the potentially wide-ranging implications of the administration’s brief, it still falls short of what gay rights advocates and the attorneys who will argue against Proposition 8 had hoped for. Those parties had pressed the president to urge the Supreme Court to not only overturn California’s ban, but also declare all gay marriage bans unconstitutional.

Still, marriage equality advocates publicly welcomed the president’s legal positioning.

“President Obama and the solicitor general have taken another historic step forward consistent with the great civil rights battles of our nation’s history,” said Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign and co-founder of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which brought the legal challenge to Proposition 8.

The president raised expectations that he would back a broad brief during his inauguration address on Jan. 21. He said the nation’s journey “is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law.”

“For if we are truly created equal, than surely

the love we commit to one another must be equal as well,” he added.

Obama has a complicated history on gay marriage.

As a presidential candidate in 2008, he opposed the California ban but didn’t endorse gay marriage. He later said his personal views on gay marriage were “evolving.”

When he ran for re-election last year, Obama announced his personal support for same-sex marriage, but said marriage was an issue that states, not the federal government, should decide.

Public opinion has shifted in support of gay marriage in recent years.

In May 2008, Gallup found that 56 per cent of Americans felt same-sex marriages should not be recognized by the law as valid. By last November, 53 per cent felt they should be legally recognized.

Gay marriage supporters see the Supreme Court’s hearing of Proposition 8, as well as a related case on the Defence of Marriage Act, as a potential watershed moment for same-sex unions.

In a well-co-ordinated effort, opponents of the California ban flooded the justices with friend-ofthe-court briefs in recent days.

Among those filing briefs were 13 states, including four that do not now permit gay couples to wed, and more than 100 prominent Republicans, such as GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman and Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

Two professional football players who have been outspoken gay rights advocates also filed a brief in the California case. Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo urged the court to rule in favour of same-sex marriage.

The Supreme Court has several options to decide the case that would be narrower than what the administration is asking. The justices also could uphold the California provision, as opponents of gay marriage are urging.

Officials say French forces to remain in Mali until at least July

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — French troops will stay in the West African country of Mali at least until July, amid tougher-thanexpected resistance from Islamic fighters, officials have told The Associated Press, despite earlier government promises to begin a quick pullout within weeks.

France’s leadership has painted the intervention against al-Qaida-backed radicals in Mali, which began in January, as a swift and limited one, and

said that France could start withdrawing its 4,000 troops in Mali in March and hand over security duties to an African force.

But the combat in rugged Sahara Desert mountains is growing harder, and there’s a rising threat that the militants will turn to suicide bombings, hostage-taking and other guerrilla tactics.

One French diplomat acknowledged this week that a French military presence is expected to remain for at least six months.

Two other French officials told

The Associated Press that the French will remain at least until July, when France is hoping that Mali can hold elections.

Any French pullout in March is likely to be small and symbolic, leaving behind a robust force to try to keep the peace in a poor and troubled country, the officials say. Mali was largely peaceful until a coup last year led to a political vacuum that allowed militants inspired by an extreme form of Islam to grab control of the country’s north.

France, which is winding down its

11-year presence in Afghanistan, has now spent more than (euro)100 million ($131million) on fighting in Mali over the past six weeks, and is facing the prospect of another protracted and costly intervention against far-away jihadists.

France’s defence minister seems to be seeking wiggle room on the timetable for a pullout.

And one French diplomat acknowledged: “Nobody believes the French presence will be over in six months.”

Some analysts say even that’s optimistic.

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