Red Deer Advocate, March 05, 2013

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MLA wraps up seniors tour PEOPLE WERE VERY ENGAGED, BUT THERE WERE SOME DISTURBING PRACTICES: TOWLE

BY RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF Alberta seniors want to live in their homes longer, remain in their communities for long-term care and better food once in that care.

Those recommendations top the findings after a two-week, 24-community provincial tour by Wildrose Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle.

“It was very positive. People were very engaged, but there were some disturbing practices,” said the opposition seniors critic. Staying in their homes longer pays off in happier, healthier

seniors, Towle said, but home care limitations made it difficult.

“Many seniors talked about being forced into care facilities because of a lack of home care outside medical need.”

Seniors also decried Alberta Health Services’ 100-km rule where seniors needing care could be placed in a facility up to 100 km from their home communities.

“It creates emotional and financial hardship,” Towle said, adding such placement amounts to “divorce by nursing home” for couples.

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gredients prepared in local kitchens was universal.

“It doesn’t matter the care level, people want home-cooked meals, including in hospitals,” she said, explaining costs would decline once packaging and shipping of meals prepared in central kitchens was eliminated.

“Do we prioritize the health and welfare of our seniors, or anyone in care, or is it about dollars?”

Towle didn’t attend the final meeting in Red Deer Saturday due to a family emergency, but she said speakers also brought up parking concerns at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Towle hopes MLAs of all parties support her private member’s bill in the new legislative session beginning today. Bill 208: the Seniors’ Advocate Act, which has received first reading, would create a permanent provincial officer to advocate for seniors.

“He could take on a role like the auditor general and be a truly independent advocate and accountable to the public, not the government,” she said, with the position’s costs paid by eliminating waste and duplication within Alberta Health Services.

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Going up in vapour E-CIGARETTES OFFER PLENTY OF NEW TASTES TO CONSUMERS, BUT NOT WITHOUT CONTROVERSY

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Clarissa Clark inhales deeply, and the tip lights up a fiery orange. Just another cigarette, it seems.

It is on the exhale that one realizes the white and brown cylindrical stick is not what the eye assumes. For the emanating smell lacks any harshness, instead attracting with a pleasant sweetness. This one is blueberry.

Clark is not smoking — there is no smoke. Rather, she is ‘vaping’ on an electronic cigarette (or e-cigarette).

The term ‘vaping’ refers to the vapour produced when batteries within the e-cigarettes heat up fluid-filled cartridges. The whole process of ‘vaping’ is meant to mimic smoking while being free of tobacco leaves, ash, butts and hundreds of the chemicals found in cigarettes.

Many e-cigarettes contain cartridges

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Gord’s Smoke Shop employees Clarissa Clark, left, and Nicole Raffa sample the latest in electronic cigarettes in the shop which opens in a new location beside Bo’s Grill in Red Deer. with nicotine, but no such e-cigarettes have received Health Canada authorization to be sold in this country. E-cigarettes that come with health claims as to their efficacy as a cessation tool also fall under the scope of the federal Food and Drug Act, and would require an authorization none have yet received.

However, e-cigarettes without nicotine or health claims do not fall under

the same act, and can thus be sold in Canada. This despite a 2009 Health Canada advisory that suggests Canadians not use any e-cigarettes due to a lack of conclusive study on their safety.

Gord’s Smoke Shop is one of many places e-cigarettes can be found in Red Deer. Manager Andee Malyon says business is brisk for the devices, which run from around $10 for a disposable

version to $130 for an elaborate kit.

Some customers like that they can use the e-cigarettes indoors most places; for others who have quit smoking, it allows them to retain the motions of the act. And for many, they simply taste good, coming in flavours ranging from pomegranate to coffee.

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Edmonton man searching for beloved ’57 Chevrolet

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF An Edmonton man hopes to be reunited with his beloved 1957 Chevrolet two-door car, 43 years after selling it to a Red Deer man.

Gary Smith purchased the vehicle in the late 1960s and it only had a few

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thousand miles on the odometer at the time.

But in 1970 Smith was in need of money so he sold the car to a Red Deer man for $1,750. The sale was with the understanding that somewhere down the line Smith could buy it back. But he lost track of who bought the car.

Now the retired mechanic who used the car to drag race is running a per-

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sonal classified ad in the Red Deer Advocate in an effort to find it.

Smith sold the dark green sedan to a Red Deer man near the Londonderry Mall in Edmonton. At the time it did not have an engine in it.

Smith said the person he sold the car to would have been in his mid-20s in 1970. That would make the buyer about 68 years old now.

Smith said the car “was perfect, it only had a few thousand miles on it. It had basically never been driven.”

“It was one of those cars that’s like a good fitting pair of shoes,” said Smith.

“It just felt right.”

If he is lucky enough to find the car he plans to hang on to it.

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Alberta moving on ambulance ‘remedy’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The Alberta government is moving to streamline and centralize its ground ambulance dispatch to remedy the current patchwork of systems.

Health Minister Fred Horne has asked for an implementation report by the end of the month and wants to move quickly to improve service.

“What we’re looking to do is finish what we started,” Horne told a news conference Monday in an ambulance bay east of Edmonton’s downtown.

Horne was responding to a report from the watchdog Health Quality Council on recommendations to improve emergency services.

Alberta had planned to move to one provincewide dispatch system in 2009 but it was halted by logistical and mapping concerns, including urban dispatchers being unfamiliar with rural areas.

That same year, all provincial health regions were consolidated into the current Alberta Health Services superboard. Dr. John Cowell, the head of the Health Quality Council, said Alberta Health Services has done good work mapping out optimal routes.

“All of these mix-ups over where do you go — how do you find Aunt Jane out there on Rural Road Number 87 — are going to be solved because an effective map is there and we know where the ambulances are in real time,” said Cowell.

The consolidated dispatch system is one of four Health Quality Council recommendations being accepted and acted upon by Horne’s department.

Horne said he is also implementing a plan to standardize emergency care across Alberta recognizing the unique needs of urban and rural areas.

The implementation plan, including timelines, is to be delivered to Horne by March 31.

CARE: Policy will be formed by members Towle said the Wildrose Party doesn’t know whether it would continue to pay commercial operators to provide public assisted living beds as the government does now. Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge in Red Deer, which went through a strike last month by Alberta Union of Provincial Employees’ members, will end its contract with AHS next year to provide 49 publicly-funded supportive living beds “As a party, we’ll have to take this into account.

There’s room in the system for private operators, but everything we do has to be done for the person in care.”

The party’s membership will likely consider the question when Towle delivers her final report to caucus and the public.

“We’re a membership-driven party so policies are formed at that level.”

Towle said her party “would love to have a meeting with government ministers to resolve these issues.

“But I’m not terribly optimistic they want to work with us.” rfiedler@reddeeradvocate.com

PRODUCT: Online forums abound Though a number of manufacturers do not condone the sale of their products to youth, the sale of e-cigarettes to minors is not prohibited by Canadian law, and a common fear among health professionals is that flavoured e-cigarettes will entice youth and eventually lead them to conventional smoking.

Malyon disputes the idea that flavoured products signify marketing to the young.

“Adults like flavours. All of our customers are (age) 18-plus and we sell hundreds of flavours to adults. If we want to smoke a flavour, let us smoke a flavour,” she says.

The possible appeal of the flavours to young people is just one of the many things about e-cigarettes that gives Gail Foreman pause. The Central Alberta representative for Action on Smoking and Health says the lack of regulation of e-cigarettes means consumers do not know what they are getting.

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“Some of the studies that have been done on them show that the ones that claim that they don’t have nicotine in them have had nicotine,” says Foreman.

And though e-cigarettes containing nicotine are banned in Canada, nicotine cartridges can easily be purchased online from the United States and used with canisters purchased in Canada.

Malyon says she has even heard of a man who drives around between Red Deer bars selling the nicotine cartridges out of his trunk to great profit.

“We’ve heard many times (that people) have a way to get the nicotine in Red Deer.”

Shanu Mohamedali agrees that more regulation is needed. He likens the burgeoning industry to the energy drink industry, which a decade ago had no regulation and has now come under the microscope due to its great popularity.

Mohamedali is the CEO of Edmonton-based ecigarette manufacturer Smoke NV. The company has experienced exponential growth since putting out its first product in 2009.

Clinical trials on Smoke NV’s product are soon to begin, with Mohamedali’s hope that they will prove their e-cigarette’s value as a cessation tool. At present, their marketing claim is as a “healthier alternative.”

“We tell people ‘Use the patch, use the gum, use Champex, and use our product in conjunction,’” he says, adding that many ex-smokers still crave the hand-to-mouth action.

“This is a product that really simulates smoking to a level we haven’t seen before.”

Online e-cigarette forums abound with happy exsmokers who rave about e-cigarettes as a cessation method. But Foreman says without scientific data backing up their effectiveness in cessation, those claims cannot be taken as validation.

“You have people that say, for example, that hypnosis causes them to quit smoking. It may have helped that person, but there’s no evidence that it actually does work. It’s not something that’s based on evidence; if they do it it’s trial and error.”

If independent studies were to show the viability of e-cigarettes as a cessation tool, Foreman says she believes the public health community would welcome their use. But until such studies take place, she accuses the e-cigarette companies of using consumers as guinea pigs.

“My fear is that these people who are switching over to these products are doing so because they get that cigarette smoking is bad for them, it’s dangerous, and they’re trying to find a way to get off them.

And in fact this industry is taking advantage of these people, and taking advantage of their desire to quit . . . offering them products that haven’t been sufficiently tested or controlled production-wise,” she states, calling for a blanket ban on e-cigarettes by

Health Canada until the evidence is in.

But Mohamedali argues that a clinical trial was not possible in the early days for his company. The cost was prohibitive, he says, and, being a largely unknown product, there was a general lack of knowledge and interest in e-cigarettes.

“Now we’re able to have a principal investigator from any university in Canada who’d be more than happy to do this trial or take part in it. They see the media coverage, they see that this product is here, it’s not a fad, it’s here to stay. And in order for it to be condoned by the scientific community, something needs to happen to show that scientific evidence.”

The provincial Tobacco Reduction Act restricts the use of products “composed in whole or in part of tobacco” in various places. As e-cigarettes sold in Canada do not contain tobacco, they are not restricted under the act.

However, according to a government spokesman, there may be occupational health and safety standards that could restrict their use in workplaces, and certain employers may prohibit their use in their places of business.

Provincial Associate Minister of Wellness Dave Rodney acknowledges the mix of opinion and lack of data on e-cigarettes, and has concerns about the flavoured products being attractive to youth. Under the Tobacco Reduction Strategy, Rodney says moving forward electronic cigarettes will be looked at closely by the ministry.

E-cigarettes are found in the smoking cessation aisle in at least one major chain store in Red Deer containing a pharmacy. However, an accompanying sign states “Harm reduction products cannot be purchased by minors. ID may be required at checkouts.”

At some other stores, e-cigarettes appear without any such signs. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

CAR: Never sell it again “I would never sell the car again,” said Smith. “If I got it back I would keep it until I died and it would go on to somebody else. It would be in the will.”

He said the buyer knew that Smith didn’t want to sell it.

“I had to sell it. I was broke, just like every kid is and now I’m trying to get it back. If I can find the guy, I don’t know if this car even exists anymore or if the man is alive anymore.”

He gives his chances of getting it back at 25 per cent.

“I thought it was worth try.”

Anyone with information about Smith’s old car can call him at 780-962-0313. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Decked out in almost gastrointestinally correct T-shirts, Ben Desjarlais, Megan Clarke, Melissa Rawlins and Brianna Garnett watch as their classmate Tim Hayward is about to take a bite from a giant taco Monday. The Lindsay Thurber High School students were representing their Sport Science class at the LTCHS language department’s second annual International Marketplace at Festival Hall. Twenty-three vendors took part in this years marketplace, where high school and middle school students got the chance to tour the market and participate in a hands on scavenger hunt while doing so.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Creasey enters Lacombe’s mayoral race Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie will face a familiar face in this fall’s election.

Coun. Grant Creasey has announced he plans to challenge Christie for the city’s top elected job in the October vote.

“I’ve got a long history in the community and I thought the time was now,” said Creasey, 49, a local businessman who was elected to council for the first time in 2010.

“I think there’s room for im- Grant Creasey provement in quite a few areas and thought this was the time to tackle the job.”

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Stephen Gibbon Dwayne Gibbon, 34, was wanted on warrants for drug-related charges, including trafficking and possession for trafficking.

Gibbon was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to the drug charges.

He now has two more matters scheduled for trial later this year in Red Deer provincial court.

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The local theme of women’s success in politics will be marked with presentations by city councillors Tara Veer and Dianne Wyntjes.

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The 2016 Alberta Winter Games will not be coming to Red Deer.

On Monday, city council supported city administration’s recommendation not to place a bid for the games in light of the city’s interest in hosting the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

Councillors voted 6-3 in support of not making the bid.

Councillors Chris Stephan, Buck Buchanan and Frank Wong were opposed.

Stephan said he thought it would be a good opportunity for the community, particularly local athletes who would be more likely to participate in the provincial games rather than the national games.

Buchanan said council is putting all its eggs in one basket and questioned what will happen if they lose the bid.

“We are missing an opportunity,” said Buchanan.

“Then all of a sudden we don’t get the big one, what are we saying to our community? We already have the facilities. To me it’s a no brainer.”

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Two Red Deer city councillors want to start talking about council representation.

Councillors Paul Harris and Lynne Mulder introduced a motion to amend the dialogue charter to include the exploration of systems of representation including a discussion about wards with the goal of being how the community can be best represented by council.

Mulder said she wants a broad and comprehensive discussion on methods of representation.

“After the last vote about plebiscite versus nonplebiscite, I was on record saying I do not like the yes/no because I don’t believe that is dialogue,” said Mulder. “I felt terribly misunderstood. I know having checked with other councillors that they feel the same way. We do want a dialogue, we don’t want to say yes or no. Because there could be deeper issues that people are dealing with that we are currently not meeting in an at-large system or a ward system. I think it is broader than that.”

Last month, city council rejected a plebiscite on a

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Red Deer city council, senior management and other staff will take home a three per cent pay hike retroactive to Jan.1.

On Monday, city council supported the pay hike by a vote of 7-2. Councillors Buck Buchanan and Chris Stephan were opposed.

The wage hike affects 135 exempt (non-unionized ) employees including managers, superintendents, supervisors, professionals, specialists, directors and the city manager. The eight councillors and the mayor will receive the same increase because their salaries are tied in with the non-unionized salaries.

Council’s salary now stands at $53,163 compared with $51,615 last year, while the mayor’s annual salary will run at $89,284 instead of $86,684. The city manager’s salary will rise to $216,216 from $209,919.

Councillors reasoned it is important to remain competitive with the private sector and retain good staff.

Coun. Cindy Jefferies said it’s important to remain competitive with other municipalities.

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tum,” said Christie, 47.

“I’m definitely looking forward to seeing some projects through.”

Among the developments he is looking forward to seeing come to fruition is Wolf Creek Crossing, a commercial and residential development off Hwy 12 east of Hwy 2A that will include hotel, condominiums, big box retailers and other businesses.

The city is also busy developing its own 35-acre industrial park.

Christie, who is a commercial and farm insurance broker, said it’s always good to see interest in local elections and welcomes the race.

“I’ve always worked for what I’ve got and I’m looking forward to a good campaign.”

Christie is married with two daughters.

Under proposed provincial election changes, mayor and council will be running for four-year terms, instead of the previous three.

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like to see, including improving the tax base by promoting more industrial and commercial development.

He believes Lacombe has not been seen as business friendly as some communities.

“I want to change that and attract some new development here,” he said, adding that when it comes to development, Lacombe has lagged behind municipalities such as Blackfalds over the past five years.

Creasey is married and owns Central Alberta Drafting and Design and Central Storage.

Steve Christie Incumbent Steve Christie said he plans to run for his second term as mayor.

He also served two terms as a councillor.

“I feel that this council is just gaining momen-

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Senior’s saga emphasizes value of our system If nothing else, the Advocate story able but declining middle class — who last week about a 77-year-old Red Deer can afford to drop $140,000 for surgery.

County man choosing to go For Welikoklad it was to the United States for surabout getting away from the gery emphasizes just how pain a lot sooner than if he valuable our public health had waited for surgery in care system is.

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Bill Welikoklad said unIn Alberta he said he bearable pain drove him would have waited up to a to head to Arizona for right year and a half for hip surhip replacement surgery, gery. which will take place on So with serious medicaWednesday. tions failing to do the job The cost for that one surand hurting his stomach gery will be $70,000. It will while he waited, he decidcome directly out of Weed to go back to Arizona for MARY-ANN likoklad’s pocket. his second hip surgery. He BARR Fortunately for him, he called in mid-January and can afford it. In 2010 he paid some eight weeks later he’s the cost to have his left hip about to have that surgery. replaced, also at the Mayo He’s a lucky man. Most Clinic in Arizona.

Albertans in need of surgery here There aren’t many Canadians — must wait much longer, or leave the even those who fall within the comfort- country and pay the big price them-

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selves. For the thousands of Albertans who do have hip replacement surgery here, Welikoklad acknowledges that once a person does receive treatment, the service is good.

But that wait may not always be as long as Welikoklad believes it to be.

Alberta Health Services says currently 90 per cent of those waiting for a hip replacement have surgery within 35.2 weeks from the date of the decision to treat is made by the surgeon.

According to AHS, that’s an 11-percent improvement from last year when 90 per cent of people waited 39.7 weeks. Welikoklad sympathizes with those who must wait a long time for hip replacement surgery.

He says our health care system isn’t working, because even though it’s free, what good is it, if you can’t use it.

Actually, it’s being used big time.

In the current fiscal year, some 9,000 hip replacement surgeries will

have been done in Alberta. At $70,000 a pop, no wonder private health providers would love to see our public system disappear.

It’s not perfect.

We know that. But the fact is, our health care system works each and every single day, in so many ways — and it keeps people from entering the poorhouse simply because they have the misfortune of being ill.

I wish Welikoklad a speedy and full recovery from his surgery but his answer to long waits is wrong.

He says allowing private clinics in Canada will solve the problem.

In fact it will create a two-tier health care system — one for those who can afford to pay and one for those who can’t.

Mary-Ann Barr is Advocate assistant city editor. She can be reached by email at barr@reddeeradvocate.com and by phone at 403-314-4332.

LETTERS Scented ads not appreciated On Thursday, Feb. 21, I was very busy so set my paper inside my condo and went out for 4 ½ hours. When I returned to my home and opened the door, I was blasted with a men’s cologne insert that I found in The Bay advertisement.

I had to turn off the furnace and open all the windows and sliding glass doors.

The ceiling fans were turned on. All exhaust fans were on and it took several hours to decontaminate my house.

There are many people who cannot tolerate the smells of strong perfumes (men’s and ladies’), cigarette smoke (and other smoking items, such as incense), fabric softener sheets, air fresheners and strong flower scents (lilies).

Hospitals are supposed to be scentfree. Smokers are being restricted as to where they can light up.

Why do you put up with indiscriminate abuse of people’s homes by your advertiser? I note that the publisher does have the right to refuse or omit advertising copy. When I made an inquiry today I was told to approach The Bay directly.

I avoid all places that have perfume at their entrances.

I have to avoid churches at Easter. Do I now have to avoid reading the newspaper and flyers (which I love!)

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Canada can do more than follow on climate change Environment Minister Peter Kent announced last week that Canada will follow the United States on climate change.

This was no surprise.

The Canadian government has been following U.S. climate policy for years. Our government has even made it clear to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that Canada’s greenhouse gas emission target — a 17 per cent reduction below 2005 levels by 2020 — is exactly the same as that of the Americans and only will be implemented if the U.S. implements theirs. There is no doubt that our most important climate polices are decided in Washington DC, not Ottawa.

The reason Kent highlighted this situation right now is clear.

The Canadian government is trying to make it easier for President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to refineries in Texas.

If Canadian climate policy is seen to be little different from that of the U.S., then it is not credible for American campaigners to condemn the pipeline on the grounds that the oil is coming from a rogue nation with regards to “stopping climate change.”

From a climatic perspective, importing the product from Canada becomes equivalent to getting it from another part of the U.S. The approach of simply following the U.S. is politically clever for the Conservatives. It absolves them of blame for bad greenhouse gas policy, whether the approach is too weak, as David Suzuki and other campaigners assert, too strong, as feared by industry, or not needed at all, as the International Climate Science Coalition maintains.

The Harper government can respond that Canada had no choice but to follow the Americans since our economies are so tightly linked.

And they are right. We cannot afford to have climate and energy policies that are too different from those of the U.S. unless we are prepared to accept huge financial penalties and endless legal and diplomatic rows.

Yet the federal government need not simply be a follower in all respects. They can help build the

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foundation to make it politically feasible for Canada and the U.S. to exercise their right to eventually withdraw from the UNFCCC, the root of most costly and misguided climate policies.

Much as former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien did concerning the economic impacts of the Kyoto Protocol in the lead-up to our ratification of the treaty in 2002, Stephen Harper could order open public hearings about the science of climate change, inviting the country’s leading experts on both sides of the debate to testify.

The government’s response to inevitable accusations that they are thereby revealing themselves to be “climate change deniers” is simple. They can show themselves to be honest brokers by merely saying: “We are not climate experts.

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Only then will we have the knowledge necessary to decide on the best approach to the climate file.”

As a result of well-publicized hearings across the country, enthusiasm to “stop climate change” would largely evaporate from public consciousness as Canadians come to understand that meaningfully forecasting future climate is not possible.

Plans to actually control our planet’s climate will then be seen as ridiculous. Then our leaders can finally end our participation in the most expensive science hoax in history and focus instead on real environmental problems.

Kent told the Guelph Chamber of Commerce on January 25 about “the important role of science in driving the development of world-class regulations in Canada.”

Now is the Government’s chance to be remembered as leaders who actually did this on the climate file.

Tom Harris is the executive director of the International Climate Science Coalition (ICSC) and an adviser to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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Spy watchdog head gave money to Conservatives

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and having the PCO doing their thing with them as privy councillors,” Doucet said.

It appears Porter did not follow those guidelines.

“Potentially,” Doucet said.

“We’d really have to talk to the PCO, because that is their bailiwick.”

Porter’s days as a Tory donor stretch back nearly a decade.

Elections Canada records show Porter gave the Conservative party $1,000 in September 2004. In January 2006 — three days before Harper’s Conservatives came to power — Porter donated another $1,000 to the party.

In October 2006 — before donations were capped at $1,100 — he made a $1,275 donation to the Conservative riding association of Laurier-Sainte-Marie in Montreal.

Former Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe held that seat from 1990 until being toppled by the NDP’s Helene Laverdiere in the last federal election.

Porter is among the five people named in arrest warrants issued by Quebec’s anti-corruption squad, in the case of the $1.3-billion construction of a Montreal mega-hospital.

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LA MOTTE, Que. — A media centre was being set up Monday in the hometown of Canada’s presumed papal contender, as the tiny community prepares for a journalistic invasion during the upcoming vote to choose the next pontiff.

With Marc Cardinal Ouellet considered among the papal front-runners, people in this northwestern Quebec village of 439 people began transforming the basement of his old church into a media room.

Ouellet was baptized and eventually ordained as a priest in La Motte’s St-Luc Church, in the heart of town.

Today, the building serves primarily as a community centre after years of dwindling church attendance.

Village officials expect dozens of journalists — and several satellite TV trucks — will descend on La Motte during the upcoming conclave to choose the next pontiff.

The farming community is nearly 600 kilometres northwest of Montreal in the province’s Abitibi region.

The village does not have a restaurant or motel so, with the help of its two full-time office employees, La Motte is taking steps to make its influx of guests feel welcome.

Workers were busy Monday in St-Luc’s basement, where they opened up a wireless Internet connection, established cable TV hookups to allow journalists to follow the conclave live, and set up rows of tables and dozens of chairs.

Members of Ouellet’s family, who still live in the area, are scheduled to hold a post-conclave news conference on the main floor of the building, near the altar.

Even though voting has yet to begin, La Motte is getting ready now for something it’s never experienced before.

“Here the citizens are used to their peaceful setting, so we have to make sure that the citizens of the (town) are not disturbed that much by... all these (extra) people,” said Edma-Annie Wheelhouse, one of the municipality’s two full-time office workers.

La Motte does not have a hotel, so any visitors will have to stay in larger cities that are at least a 30-minute drive away.

When it comes to grub, the village has a convenience store but no restaurants. Wheelhouse said the community will hire a caterer to serve up breakfast, lunch and dinner.

She said around 20 media organizations — from Canada, the United States and France — have visited the town since Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation last month.

“It’s really new for us,” Wheelhouse said of all the attention.

“Before this, we were really unknown.”

OTTAWA — Arthur Porter was a donor to the federal Conservatives during his time at Canada’s spy watchdog, public records show.

But his contributions appear to have run afoul of guidelines that all members of the Security Intelligence Review Committee must abide by.

Elections Canada records show Porter gave the Tories the maximum donation allowed by law over a period spanning the weeks leading up to his appointment to SIRC through to his rise as chair.

The former head of SIRC now faces allegations of fraud in one of the country’s most expensive infrastructure projects.

The Canadian government is trying to extradite Porter from the Bahamas, where he runs a medical clinic and is apparently cancer-stricken.

He has said he is too ill to travel, and he denies the allegations against him.

Until recently, Porter — a medical doctor and cancer specialist — was a reliable Conservative donor.

Porter made two donations totalling $1,100 less than three weeks before Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed him to SIRC in September 2008.

In 2009, he made two more donations for a combined $1,100.

Harper appointed Porter chair of SIRC in June 2010. That October, he once again donated as much the law let him.

Porter resigned from SIRC in November 2011.

Elections Canada records show he has not given money to any political party since 2010.

Conservative party spokesman Fred DeLorey declined to speak about Porter’s donations.

“We have no comment,” he said in an email.

SIRC executive director Michael Doucet told The Canadian Press all committee members are briefed by the Privy Council Office on, among other things, the rules that apply to them when it comes to political activities.

Those rules advise against making donations, joining a party or running as a candidate in an election.

“The members and the chair come to us having been briefed,

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BRIEFS Labour doesn’t want public services cut in budget

THE CANADIAN PRESS Labour leaders in Alberta have joined forces to say they don’t want to see public services cuts in Thursday’s provincial budget.

The group consists of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Alberta Teachers’ Association, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, Canadian Union of Public Employees-Alberta, Health Sciences Association of Alberta and United Nurses of Alberta.

They said in a joint release Monday that the majority of Albertans don’t want public services cut and would rather see an increase in taxes for the wealthy and corporations.

The group says Albertans see a booming economy, soaring corporate profits and low unemployment.

So they’re confused as to why health care, education, and community services still don’t have the resources they need to do the job right.

VAST RESERVES OF BURIED CARBON MAY SUGGEST SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE CRISIS THE CANADIAN PRESS Turns out space isn’t the only final frontier.

Scientists from 40 countries are boldly going deep, deep underground to study the movement of carbon kilometres below the Earth’s surface.

Early results from the historic 10-year, $500-million research project outline strange new worlds right out of science fiction: colonies of microbes millions of years old, hydrogen-eating life forms, natural gas seeping from chemical processes within the bedrock itself.

The discovery of vast reserves of buried carbon may suggest solutions to the climate change crisis on the surface.

And the Earth’s deepest recesses also suggest how life might behave on other planets.

“It is literally transforming our understanding of the planet and, through that, our understanding of other planets,” said Barbara Sherwood Lollar, a University of Toronto scientist who’s one of the directors of the Deep Carbon Observatory.

Deep Carbon, which released a book Monday outlining its initial findings, began as an attempt to balance the planet’s carbon books.

Studies of meteorites suggest Earth was formed by material that was about three per cent carbon — the one element that’s essential to life.

But carbon in surface rocks, the oceans and the atmosphere accounts for only a tiny fraction of that.

Where was the rest? And what was it doing?

What Deep Carbon has found — so far — is that unimaginably huge amounts of buried carbon have been involved in an

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intricate and stately dance with life since almost the beginning of the planet.

As long as 3.8 billion years ago, biological processes were breaking down the young Earth’s relatively uniform rock, concentrating their carbon and forming different rock types.

It’s life itself that is responsible for much of the surface minerals that we see today.

“An old guessing game began: animal, vegetable or mineral?” said Robert Hazen, Deep Carbon’s director. “We’re learning now that for some types of rock the answer may be all three.”

Nor does that buried carbon just sit there.

The slow drift of continental plates drives carbon-rich rocks from the surface deep underground.

Eventually, that carbon comes back as erupting volcanoes belch carbon dioxide, linking the biological processes of the surface with the subterranean depths.

Those depths hold life of their own.

As far down as three kilometres, microbes exist in abundance despite the fact they take hundreds of thousands of years to reproduce.

Viruses live there, too, swapping microbial DNA back and forth in what may have been life’s first evolutionary lab.

Sherwood Lollar likens one microbe colony, found 2.8 kilometres underneath South Africa, to an underground Galapagos Island.

It’s been cut off from the surface for at least 10 million years.

“And yet, there is life,” she said.

Some Deep Carbon researchers think those microbes live off hydrogen that is created when basalt from underwater lava flows react with sea water.

The byproduct of that reaction is the bright green mineral serpentine, familiar

to many Canadians through its use in Inuit carvings.

Similar water-rock processes deep underground also produce methane, or natural gas.

Before, scientists thought methane was only produced by biological reactions or high-temperature, volcanic processes.

“It has majorly changed our understanding,” said Sherwood Lollar.

Studying carbon deep beneath the surface could also pay off in attempts to get it out of the atmosphere, where it’s the major cause of climate change, and store it back underground.

“There are places in the Earth where we know that the planet has been collecting CO2 over tens of millions of years,” Sherwood Lollar said.

“One of the things the carbon observatory can do is to use the naturally occurring processes of the Earth as a way of testing out some of the hypotheses that are being applied.

“Only the Earth can provide us with systems that already give us that kind of time scale.”

Deep Carbon research also has implications for studying life beyond Earth. Sherwood Lollar said scientists now believe signs of life on planets such as Mars are more likely to be found below the surface.

“In some ways, the work that’s being done on Earth is a test case for exploration of other planets.”

Scientists involved in Deep Carbon are meeting this week in Washington, D.C., to discuss the project’s findings.

“We’re understanding our planet in a whole new way,” said Hazen. “It’s an adventure.”

EVERY DAY IS AN OPPORTUNITY.

Lethbridge police have charged a third male with sex charges involving a 13-year-old girl.

Last month, police announced two men had been charged with sexual assault and procuring the girl for the purposes of prostitution.

In a separate incident, police say the girl accepted a ride home last summer from a man she had met downtown, and was subsequently sexually assaulted.

An arrest in the case was made late last week.

Casey Lane Sweet Grass, 31, of Standoff, is charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

He is to appear in court March 15.

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Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith says it’s a way for Albertans to send their opinions directly to the party.

Smith suggests the ruling Conservatives mostly listen to special interests and friends of the government.

She says her party believes it’s more important to consult “everyday Albertans” on major decisions.

The first survey will ask questions about Alberta’s fiscal situation and the upcoming Alberta budget.

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If you fall down, get up When Jennifer Lawrence won best We know they certainly wouldn’t actress at the Oscars a couple weeks admire us. ago I was practically olive with envy.

And oh, how we want to be loved Not because of her Oscar win, but and admired! because on her way up the When Jennifer fell I am stairs to the podium she willing to bet there wasn’t a tripped on her dress and single person watching who fell in front of an audience thought, “Well that’s it. of her peers and about a bilI’m crossing her off my lion viewers. possible friend list.”

Just to add a splash of Instead, when she refuel to my jealousy, she took gained her footing and the tumble at only 22 years made it to the podium she of age. I should have been received a standing ovaso lucky. tion to which she quipped, Instead I have spent “You’re just standing benearly half a century accause you feel sorry for me cumulating enough embarbecause I fell.”

SHANNON rassing moments to reach I think they stood beMCKINNON the point of epiphany that cause she had just won the none of it matters. most coveted award for a feIt never mattered. I have male actor; but I also think done a lot of humiliating they got to their feet a little things in my life and no doubt I will faster and clapped a little harder becontinue to do more. cause she fell.

And that’s ok.

Truth is we don’t like perfect peoIt’s what you get for being human. ple.

We spend so much time trying to We like people better when they appear nonhuman; like we’ve got it all screw up. together.

It’s an interesting conundrum how We go to such effort to hide our we always root for the underdog, but tiny cracks of humanity because we no one wants to be one. think if others saw them they wouldn’t But it goes even deeper than that. like us.

We like underdogs but we want to see

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them overcome their obstacles.

If Jennifer Lawrence had fell and then given into humiliation and self pity it would have been different.

If she had a complete meltdown on the stairs weeping and refusing to get up, or if she had stumbled off into the wings refusing to collect her Oscar, we might have felt sorry for her, but we wouldn’t have liked it.

What earned our admiration and brought everyone so quickly to their feet, was that Jennifer got back up and carried on. She accepted her trophy with humour and grace.

Isn’t that what movies are made of?

Jennifer’s fall was like a mini-movie in of itself.

Heroine wins, heroine stumbles and falls, heroine gets back up again, heroine achieves worldwide recognition and lives happily ever after.

We never get tired of the story.

But there’s a reason the credits roll and we leave the theatre when we reach the ‘happily ever after’ part.

If we had to stay in our seats and watch Snow White accepting roses, kisses and proclamations of undying love from Prince Charming for the next 50 years we might start wishing the evil Queen would make a comeback.

Not me of course, but chances are someone might.

There might even be some flinging of popcorn and perhaps a boo and a hiss.

We humans are a pretty fickle crowd when it comes right down to it.

And that’s why it isn’t worth worrying about.

None of it adds up to a hill of beans.

What brings you love and admiration this week will only earn you jealousy and derision the next.

Life is truly like a rollercoaster.

One second you’re on top of the world, the next you’re plummeting back down to the depths hair-straightback.

But that’s okay, because soon you’ll be pushing your way back up to those dizzying heights once again.

She’s all peaks and valleys and ups and downs.

The secret to success is to fall down seven times and get up eight.

The secret to happiness is to enjoy the sunshine on your face and the wind in your hair whether you’re on the way up or coming back down.

Shannon McKinnon is a syndicated humour columnist from Northern BC. You can read past columns by visiting www.shannonmckinnon.com

Scientists say child born with HIV apparently cured OFFERS CLUES FOR FIGHTING PEDIATRIC AIDS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child from Mississippi who’s now 2 ½ and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection.

There’s no guarantee the child will remain healthy, although sophisticated testing uncovered just traces of the virus’ genetic material still lingering. If so, it would mark

only the world’s second reported cure.

Specialists say Sunday’s announcement, at a major AIDS meeting in Atlanta, offers promising clues for efforts to eliminate HIV infection in children, especially in AIDSplagued African countries where too many babies are born with the virus.

“You could call this about as close to a cure, if not a cure, that we’ve seen,” Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, who is familiar with the findings, told The

Associated Press.

A doctor gave this baby faster and stronger treatment than is usual, starting a threedrug infusion within 30 hours of birth. That was before tests confirmed the infant was infected and not just at risk from a mother whose HIV wasn’t diagnosed until she was in labour.

“I just felt like this baby was at higher-than-normal risk, and deserved our best shot,” Dr. Hannah Gay, a pediatric HIV specialist at the University of Mississippi, said

in an interview.

That fast action apparently knocked out HIV in the baby’s blood before it could form hideouts in the body.

Those so-called reservoirs of dormant cells usually rapidly reinfect anyone who stops medication, said Dr. Deborah Persaud of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. She led the investigation that deemed the child “functionally cured,” meaning in long-term remission even if all traces of the virus haven’t been completely eradicated.

Next, Persaud’s team is planning a study to try to prove that, with more aggressive treatment of other highrisk babies. “Maybe we’ll be able to block this reservoir seeding,” Persaud said.

No one should stop antiAIDS drugs as a result of this case, Fauci cautioned.

But “it opens up a lot of doors” to research if other children can be helped, he said. “It makes perfect sense what happened.”

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HIV: Best to prevent babies from being born with HIV in the first place Better than treatment is to prevent babies from being born with HIV in the first place.

About 300,000 children were born with HIV in 2011, mostly in poor countries where only about 60 per cent of infected pregnant women get treatment that can keep them from passing the virus to their babies.

In the U.S., such births are very rare because HIV testing and treatment long have been part of prenatal care.

“We can’t promise to cure babies who are infected. We can promise to prevent the vast majority of transmissions if the moms are tested during every pregnancy,” Gay stressed.

The only other person considered cured of the AIDS virus underwent a very different and risky kind of treatment — a bone marrow transplant from a special donor, one of the rare people who is naturally resistant to HIV. Timothy Ray Brown of San Francisco has not needed HIV medications in the five years since that transplant.

The Mississippi case shows “there may be different cures for different populations of HIV-infected people,” said Dr. Rowena Johnston of amFAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. That group funded Persaud’s team to explore possible cases of pediatric cures.

It also suggests that scientists should look back at other children who’ve been treated since shortly after birth, including some reports of possible cures in the late 1990s that were dismissed at the time, said Dr. Steven Deeks of the University of California, San Francisco, who also has seen the findings.

“This will likely inspire the field, make people more optimistic that this is possible,” he said.

In the Mississippi case, the mother had had no prenatal care when she came to a rural emergency room in advanced labour.

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A rapid test detected HIV. In such cases, doctors typically give the newborn low-dose medication in hopes of preventing HIV from taking root.

But the small hospital didn’t have the proper liquid kind, and sent the infant to Gay’s medical centre.

She gave the baby higher treatment-level doses.

The child responded well through age 18 months, when the family temporarily quit returning and stopped treatment, researchers said.

When they returned several months later, remarkably, Gay’s standard tests detected no virus in the child’s blood.

Ten months after treatment stopped, a battery of super-sensitive tests at half a dozen laboratories found no sign of the virus’ return.

There were only some remnants of genetic material that don’t appear able to replicate, Persaud said.

In Mississippi, Gay gives the child a check-up every few months: “I just check for the virus and keep praying that it stays gone.”

The mother’s HIV is being controlled with medication and she is “quite excited for her child,” Gay added.

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The average Canadian Internet user was online for 41.3 hours per month in the fourth quarter of last year, down from 45.3 hours in 2011 and 43.5 hours in 2010.

That still ranked second among the countries that comScore tracks, only behind U.S. users, who logged 43 hours online each month.

But Canadian web surfers were first when it came to the average number of web pages viewed each month at 3,731, an average of more than 120 per day.

The report also noted that of the 25.5 million Internet users in Canada, nearly 100 per cent were online every day.

Only half a per cent fell into the category of using the Internet monthly rather than daily.

Canadians also ranked second globally — behind the U.K. this time — for online video viewing. The average user watched 291 videos a month spanning 24.8 hours.

MOBILE ComScore found the mobile market grew by 10 per cent in Canada in 2012, adding about two million customers, to hit just over 22 million. Smartphone ownership grew 17 percentage points to represent 62 per cent of the market.

As of December, Google Android had 40 per cent of Canada’s smartphone market, followed by Apple with 35 per cent, Research in Motion with 20 per cent, and Microsoft and Symbian with two per cent each.

SOCIAL MEDIA While Facebook is far and away the largest social network in Canada and Twitter is second, followed closely

by LinkedIn, the image sharing site Pinterest had the most growth in 2012, surging in audience by 792 per cent.

Social networking on smartphones grew significantly in 2012, with 56 per cent more users accessing a social media site or reading blogs on their device compared to the previous year.

E-COMMERCE and ONLINE BANKING Online shopping was up by 10 per cent in sales in 2012, up to $22 million, and up 17 per cent in transactions, topping 105,000, comScore reported.

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Dr. Deborah Persaud of Johns Hopkins’ Children’s Center in Baltimore. A baby born with the AIDS virus appears to have been cured scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child from Mississippi. The baby has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection.

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OILERS GET BROWN FROM LEAFS The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Mike Brown to the Edmonton Oilers for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2014 draft. Brown, 27, played in 12 games for the Maple Leafs this season, collecting an assist and ranking third in the NHL with 70 penalty minutes.

The five-foot-11, 205pound forward has been assessed five fighting majors this season and collected his 500th NHL penalty minute Feb. 25 at Philadelphia. Brown missed eight games earlier this season with an upper-body injury.

In 254 games with Vancouver, Anaheim and Toronto, the native of Northbrook, Ill., has 14 goals, 11 assists and 519 penalty minutes.

Tuesday

● Senior high basketball: Hunting Hills at Lindsay Thurber, first games of best-ofthree 4A zone finals; girls at 6 pm., boys to follow. ● WHL: Kootenay at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Midget AA hockey: Wheatland at Sylvan Lake, third game of best-of-three South Central League Northern Conference semifinal, 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday

● WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Midget AAA hockey: Red Deer at UFA, fourth game of best-of-five AMHL South Division semifinal, 7 p.m., Strathmore. ● AJHL: Olds at Okotoks, first game of best-of-five South Division semifinal, 7 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer, seventh game of best-of-seven Northern Division semifinal, if necessary, 8:15 p.m., Arena.

Thursday

● Senior high basektball: Lindsay Thurber at Hunting Hills, second games of best-of-three 4A zone finals; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow.

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Alberta skip Kevin Martin and third John Morris pause for a moment during the afternoon draw against Northern Ontario at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Monday. The Alberta team got beat 8-1 in that game and a coming dangerously close to falling out of contention.

Alberta’s struggles continue at Brier

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The hometown team is struggling at the Canadian men’s curling championship.

Alberta’s Kevin Martin lost 8-1 to Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs on Monday, dropping the reigning Olympic champion and four-time Canadian champion to 1-3.

“We’ve got to smarten up and curl better,” Martin said.

The top four teams at the conclusion of the round robin on Friday advance to the Page playoff.

A third loss doesn’t put Martin in the danger zone yet, but his Edmonton foursome is running out of wiggle room early at the Tim Hortons Brier.

“Three is safe, but we have three already so we have to get on a roll, bottom line,” the skip said.

The host committee certainly wants their star attraction playing into the weekend. In 11 previous Brier appearances, Martin missed the playoffs only once when he went 6-5 in 2000.

With his current team of third John Morris and front end Marc Kennedy and Ben Hebert, he won Olympic gold in 2010 as well as the 2008 and 2009 Canadian championships.

Martin won two of his four Canadian titles in Calgary, but hasn’t won a Brier in his hometown yet in his career. The 46-year-old can set a record for the most Briers won by a skip if his team can right the ship this week.

Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador at 5-0 and defending champion Glenn Howard of Ontario at 4-0 were the only unbeaten teams left heading into Tuesday. Gushue edged Jacobs 9-8 in what was a second straight extraend game for the St. John’s rink.

“The last two games haven’t been real sharp, so that’s where I’m kind of looking right now,” Gushue said. “It’s

not the record. It’s how we go through the rest of the event, because unfortunately five wins aren’t going to get you into the playoffs. You’ve still got to win three or four more.”

Howard thumped Nova Scotia’s Paul Flemming 10-2 in the afternoon draw.

“We’re getting this little mojo going,” Howard said. “Hopefully it will continue. You never know. It can drop right off, but you want to ride that. It’s all about confidence and I like the four of us are playing confidently right now and we’ll just keep it going.”

Northern Ontario dropped into a tie at 4-1 with 2006 Canadian champion Jean-Michel Menard of Quebec. Threetime champion Jeff Stoughton of Manitoba was 3-1.

Jamie Koe of the Territories was 3-2 ahead of New Brunswick’s James Grattan and Brock Virtue of Saskatchewan at 2-3. Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island’s Eddie Mackenzie and B.C.’s Andrew Bilesky were winless.

This is the fourth straight year 27-year-old Jacobs has skipped Northern Ontario at the Brier with his best result third in 2010. Howard and Jacobs meet Tuesday night in the Battle of Ontario.

“It’s going to be a big-time battle,” Jacobs said. “We know they’re going to come out and play phenomenal. I look over once in awhile. I don’t think they’re missing any shots those guys.”

Martin, Howard and Stoughton were the three pre-tournament favourites.

Martin and Howard meet in the final round-robin draw Friday night.

The team that wins the pre-game draw to the button gets last-rock advantage in the first end. Alberta hasn’t started a game with the hammer yet.

Martin’s shooting percentage of 76 per cent ranks ninth among skips, while Morris and Kennedy rank sixth and seventh respectively at their positions.

Matt Bellerive is his own worst critic.

The 18-year-old forward, acquired by the Red Deer Rebels from the Vancouver Giants last September, admitted Monday that he’s been a model of inconsistency this season.

“I did pretty well for the first month and a half or so, then we went on the U.S. road trip (in November) and I didn’t play too well. I went eight or nine games without a point.

“I eventually got back on track but since coming back after Christmas, I haven’t played so great.

There have been some good games but I’m just looking for that consistency every night. I thought I’ve played pretty well the last few games and I’ll try and keep that up the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs.”

Bellerive, who was moved into a top-six role when he arrived in Red Deer and has recently been skating on the Rebels’ third line with Cory Millette and Conner Bleackley, notched his 14th goal of the season in the Rebels’ 3-0 win over the Swift Current Broncos Saturday. The North Vancouver native has also contributed 20 assists for 34 points through 63 games.

Bellerive was dealt to the Rebels last fall when he requested a trade from the Giants after being a healthy scratch to open the season. As it stands now, he has no regrets.

“I’m really happy here,” he insisted. “I’ve had the opportunity to play more. I can come to the rink every day knowing that I’m going to play and I can prepare mentally for what I want to do on the ice.”

Bellerive has had the luxury of playing under two of major junior hockey’s best coaches — Don Hay in Vancouver and Brent Sutter in Red Deer.

“Brent really harps on back checking and tracking . . . just working hard game in and game out,” said the five-foot-11, 190-pound winger. “It’s not like he’s going to quit that. It’s been good for my game and for everyone else on the team.”

And Hay was/is similar?

“He’s the same,” said Bellerive.

The Giants’ second-round pick in the 2009 WHL bantam draft, Bellerive scored just four goals through 50 games in his rookie season and followed up with six goals and 14 points in 46 games last winter.

He’s currently well ahead of his former pace and is confident that next season could be his best.

“I feel like I can put up some big numbers next year and have a real strong season, for sure,” said Bellerive. “We should have a real strong team.”

Of course, the present campaign has yet to run its course and the Rebels still have a realistic chance of finishing fourth in the Eastern Conference and gaining home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Matt Bellerive “I can’t believe how fast the season has gone,” said Bellerive. “It’s been a fun year and hopefully we’ll make a good push in the playoffs.”

Rebels associate coach Jeff Truitt sees Bellerive as a talented player with untapped potential.

“The biggest thing with Matt is he shoots the puck extremely well. The more he shoots, the more dangerous it is,” said Truitt. “With him, like a lot of players, it’s a matter of keeping his feet moving, not locking up and being a spectator. It’s a matter of being proactive, being part of it. Sometimes that can be the difference between being an impact player or not.” ● Forward Dominik Volek will return to the Rebels lineup tonight versus the visiting Kootenay Ice (7 p.m. start).

Volek sat out the last three games due to illness. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

As Habs rise, Oilers stay the same We’ve spent a fair bit of time of late ex- least into the realm of serious playoff contolling the virtues of this season’s play by tender. Ralph Krueger was an unconventhe Montreal Canadiens, and for good rea- tional choice as head coach, but the Oilers son. seemed very confident he was the perfect Not only are the Habs in first, but they’ve choice. become the most entertaining team in CanaWell, in a season in which the Oilers hit da to watch, including two rollicking games one historic low by giving up six goals in a against Pittsburgh and Boston single period, right now none on the weekend that earned the of it is really working. Sunday Canadiens three of a possible night produced a frustrating loss four points. in Minnesota, one in which the That nobody saw this coming Oilers were outshot 18-0 in the out of Montreal just makes it that second period. It was the fourth much more interesting. game of a monster nine-game At the other end of the specroad trip that has already intrum, it comes as an enormous cluding three defeats. disappointment that the EdmonNot sure Mike Brown is going ton Oilers have proven to be neito be able to change this. ther more successful this season Hall is a point-per-game playnor the entertaining, offensiveer, but has only four goals and minded team we’d hoped would he’s injured again (he missed DAMIEN finally emerge.

Sunday’s game vs. the Wild, perCOX An Edmonton fan might ask; haps a precautionary measure why can the Canadiens go from after he was suspended 10 days last to first, while the Oilers stay earlier for a dangerous hit on the same?

Minny’s Cal Clutterbuck). There Right now, the Oilers sit second from the was and is a dream in Edmonton he can be bottom in the tougher Western Conference - an Alex Ovechkin-like find for the Oilers, maybe they should ask to move east in new but by Ovechkin’s third season, he was scorrealignment — and 24th overall. They’re ing 65 goals. Hall shares Ovechkin’s penalso 24th in goals scored, not quite the run- chant for reckless play and love for speed, and-gun offence that many projected would but not his productivity as of yet. materialize in the Alberta capital after the Eberle is a player every team would love drafting of Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hop- to have, quick and creative. But he has only kins, Jordan Eberle and Nail Yakupov was six goals. Yakupov is a minus-11 already complemented by the signing of flashy free with six goals, but the biggest stunner is agent rearguard Justin Schultz.

RNH, mired in a terrible slump with just Spending $78 million on Hall and Eberle one goal in 20 games. Only eight centres alone over the summer increased the ex- play more minutes than Nugent-Hopkins, pectation that they were about to emerge but 89 sit higher in the NHL scoring paas true NHL stars and lead the Oilers at rade.

NHL

After spending a half-season in the AHL while the rest of the NHL was locked, it was hoping Hall, Eberle and Nugent-Hopkins would have a huge step up on the field, but not yet.

Schultz has been very productive, but his plus-minus is starting to slip, no surprise for a young defenceman gaining experience.

Could it possibly be that this Oiler group is made up of players who will be good NHLers, but not great ones or all-stars?

An even more intriguing question is whether by putting Hall, RNH and Yakupov directly into the NHL as teenagers, did the Oilers rush them and skip valuable apprenticeship lessons along the way plus a chance to mature physically?

Hall and RNH, in particular, have had a hard time staying healthy.

Still, its too early to tell. The Quebec Nordiques run of three straight No. 1 overall picks (Mats Sundin, Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros) began in 1989 and it was 1993 before the Nords were back in the postseason. Three more seasons after that, the Nordiques were NHL champions, albeit in Denver as the Avalanche, and without any of Sundin, Lindros or Nolan in their lineup.

So even though the Oilers may be disappointing so far this season, they’re on that Quebec time line to some degree, although Sundin was a 100-point-plus player by his second year and Lindros was converted into a package of talent that included Peter Forsberg.

So perhaps it’s next year — and possibly after a significant trade — that we should be looking at for the big leap ahead in Edmonton, not this one.

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Hockey Scoring GA 144 190 182 203 186 221 181 189 220 239 238 271

Pt 97 86 85 78 78 71 69 68 62 55 54 51

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt dx-Portland 66 51 12 1 2 299 153 105 dx-Kelowna 66 46 16 3 1 284 166 96 x-Kamloops 67 44 18 2 3 240 173 93 x-Spokane 65 39 24 2 0 239 208 80 x-Tri-City 64 38 23 1 2 222 190 79 x-Victoria 64 32 26 2 4 203 223 70 Everett 66 23 37 2 4 151 240 52 Seattle 66 22 36 7 1 185 261 52 Prince George 63 18 37 2 6 155 236 44 Vancouver 67 19 46 2 0 181 279 40 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.

Sunday’s results Moose Jaw 5 Saskatoon 4 (OT) Regina 4 Brandon 3 (SO) Vancouver 1 Everett 0 (OT) Calgary 2 at Medicine Hat 5 Kelowna 0 at Kamloops 3 Monday’s game Tri-City at Prince George, Late Tuesday’s games Victoria at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Everett at Portland, 8 p.m.

Tri-City at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Kootenay at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Prince Albert at Swift Current, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Victoria at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Prince Albert, 6 p.m.

Edmonton at Regina, 6 p.m.

Seattle at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Swift Current, 6 p.m.

Red Deer Rebels

Elson Dieno Dumba Hamilton Maxwell Bellerive Ness Gaudet Fleury Millette Bleackley Volek Johnson Underwood Fafard Stockl Feser Doetzel Pochuk Thiel Boomgaarden Pouliot Smith Bartosak

GP 59 43 57 64 66 63 66 60 60 41 60 26 50 63 61 57 30 43 31 46 10 19 3 50

G 23 26 13 9 9 14 13 4 4 10 9 9 9 2 1 3 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0

A 30 25 24 28 27 20 19 18 15 8 8 7 7 8 9 5 5 6 3 0 1 1 0 0

GA 106 57

SO 4 0

Pts 53 51 37 37 36 34 32 22 19 18 17 16 16 10 10 8 6 6 5 3 1 1 0 0

PIM 58 8 74 39 22 45 28 57 19 18 26 14 36 87 98 21 9 18 10 35 28 2 0 10

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Goaltenders Bartosak Pouliot

MP 2833 973

GAA 2.24 3.52

Sv% .935 .904

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 23 15 8 0 30 81 67 New Jersey 22 10 7 5 25 54 60 Philadelphia 23 11 11 1 23 66 68 N.Y. Rangers20 10 8 2 22 51 51 N.Y. Islanders22 9 11 2 20 64 75

Montreal Boston Ottawa Toronto Buffalo

GP 22 19 23 23 23

Northeast Division W L OT Pts 14 4 4 32 14 3 2 30 12 7 4 28 14 9 0 28 9 12 2 20

GF GA 68 53 57 42 52 44 68 57 60 73

Carolina Winnipeg Tampa Bay Florida Washington

Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts 21 12 8 1 25 21 10 10 1 21 22 9 12 1 19 22 6 11 5 17 20 8 11 1 17

GF GA 63 59 55 64 76 71 55 82 55 59

Chicago Detroit

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 22 19 0 3 41 70 41 22 10 8 4 24 61 59

St. Louis Nashville Columbus

21 22 22

11 9 6

8 8 12

2 5 4

24 23 16

Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Vancouver 21 11 6 4 26 Minnesota 21 11 8 2 24 Calgary 20 8 8 4 20 Colorado 20 8 8 4 20 Edmonton 21 8 9 4 20

60 46 49

61 54 66

GF GA 61 58 49 51 57 68 50 60 51 58

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 21 15 3 3 33 75 60 Phoenix 22 11 8 3 25 67 63 Dallas 22 11 9 2 24 61 63 San Jose 20 10 6 4 24 47 44 Los Angeles 19 10 7 2 22 49 47 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for OT loss.

Sunday’s Games Chicago 2, Detroit 1, SO N.Y. Islanders 3, Ottawa 2, SO N.Y. Rangers 3, Buffalo 2, SO Columbus 2, Colorado 1, OT Dallas 4, St. Louis 1 Carolina 3, Florida 2 Montreal 4, Boston 3 Minnesota 4, Edmonton 2 Calgary 4, Vancouver 2 Monday’s Games Toronto 4, New Jersey 2 Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 3 Anaheim 4 at Phoenix 5, SO Nashville at Los Angeles, Late

23 24 31

1 3 1

5 135 153 3 163 153 3 140 181

58 58 50

Northeast Division GP W LOTLSOL Springfield 55 34 14 4 3 Connecticut 57 27 23 5 2 Albany 54 24 19 1 10 Bridgeport 55 23 24 4 4 Adirondack 55 21 30 2 2

GF GA 178 130 165 172 145 153 164 187 130 163

Pt 75 61 59 54 46

East Division W LOTLSOL 34 16 3 4 33 17 1 5 28 21 3 5 30 24 2 1 25 26 3 1

GF GA 195 152 168 142 151 141 132 129 133 154

Pt 75 72 64 63 54

GP Syracuse 57 Binghamton 56 Hershey 57 W-B/Scranton 57 Norfolk 55

WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Toronto 54 29 19 2 4 168 145 Abbotsford 58 27 23 3 5 127 139 Rochester 54 29 22 2 1 175 157 Lake Erie 58 26 23 2 7 166 173 Hamilton 55 22 27 1 5 119 165

Pt 64 62 61 61 50

Midwest Division GP W LOTLSOL Grand Rapids 55 32 19 2 2 Chicago 52 27 18 4 3 Rockford 56 28 26 1 1 Milwaukee 56 26 24 3 3 Peoria 55 24 24 4 3

Pt 68 61 58 58 55

GF GA 183 154 141 135 171 166 140 165 139 166

Scouting report Rebels vs. Kootenay Ice Tonight, 7 p.m., Centrium The Ice are 7-3-0-0 in their last 10 games and occupy fifth place in the Central Division and eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. Kootenay has been one of the league’s hottest clubs since Christmas, winning 23 of their last 30 games and earning points in 24 of 31 (23-7-1-0 record) . . . Kootenay tied a team record for consecutive wins at home with 12 from Dec. 31 to Feb. 23 . . . Forwards Sam Reinhart (30g,42a) and Jaedon Descheneau (22-42) are Kootenay’s offensive sparkplugs with 72 and 64 points, respectively.

Overage RW Brock Montgomery has sniped 28 goals in just 54 games and D Joey Leach is the club’s plus-minus leader at plus-22. The former Calgary Flames prospect has also contributed five goals and 28 points from the blueline . . . Mackenzie Skapski is 12th among WHL netminders with a 2.66 goals-against average and is tied for the league lead in shutouts with seven. He set a franchise record for most appearances in one season — 58 — in Friday’s 4-1 home-ice loss to Red Deer.

Injuries: Kootenay — RW Zach McPhee (upper body, 1-2 weeks). Red Deer — None to report.

Special teams: Kootenay — Power play 17.2 per cent, 16th overall; penalty kill 78 per cent, 16th. Red Deer — Power play 16.4 per cent, 20th overall; penalty kill 85.1 per cent, third.

Tuesday’s games Portland at Connecticut, 7 p.m.

Peoria at Lake Erie, 7 p.m.

Abbotsford at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at Texas, 8:30 p.m.

Pt 71 67

Wednesday’s games Syracuse at Toronto, 11 a.m.

Bridgeport at Manchester, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m.

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Canadian men’s curling championship EDMONTON — Round-robin standings and results Monday following the seventh draw at the 2013 Tim Hortons Brier, the Canadian men’s curling championship, to be held through March 10 at Rexall Place: Province (Skip) W L N.L. (Gushue) 5 0 Ontario (G.Howard) 4 0 Northern Ont. (Jacobs) 4 1 Quebec (J-M Menard) 4 1 Manitoba (Stoughton) 3 1 NWT/Yukon (J.Koe) 3 2 New Brunswick (Grattan) 2 3 Saskatchewan (Virtue) 2 3 Alberta (Ke.Martin) 1 3 B.C. (Bilesky) 0 4 Nova Scotia (Flemming) 0 5 P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 0 5

Sunday’s results Third Draw Manitoba 9 Nova Scotia 4 Northern Ontario 9 British Columbia 3 Ontario 7 Saskatchewan 5 Quebec 8 Alberta 4 Fourth Draw

26 26 23

Monday’s result Oklahoma City 4 Charlotte 2

Wednesday’s Games Ottawa at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Calgary, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Curling

ROUND ROBIN Monday’s results Sixth Draw Saskatchewan 4 British Columbia 1 Ontario 10 Nova Scotia 2 Manitoba 7 Quebec 6 Northern Ontario 8 Alberta 1 Seventh Draw Quebec 8 Prince Edward Island 5 Northwest Territories/Yukon 9 Nova Scotia 6 New Brunswick 9 Saskatchewan 8 (extra end) Newfoundland & Labrador 9 Northern Ontario 8 (extra end)

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South Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Texas 57 33 15 4 5 166 143 75 Charlotte 57 33 19 2 3 176 147 71 Houston 57 29 21 4 3 154 149 65 Okla. City 55 27 21 2 5 173 180 61 San Antonio 55 25 25 1 4 142 157 55 Note: A team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

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

Boston at Washington, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Edmonton at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 5:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Florida, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

AHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Providence 56 33 18 0 5 159 145 Portland 55 32 20 1 2 160 162

Worcester Manchester St. John’s

Draw 14, 7:30 p.m.

Manitoba vs. Northern Ontario British Columbia vs.

Nova Scotia Alberta vs. Saskatchewan Quebec vs.

Ontario.

New Brunswick 8 Nova Scotia 4 Newfoundland & Labrador 7 Saskatchewan 2 Northern Ontario 10 Prince Edward Island 4 Quebec 6 Northwest Territories/Yukon 3 Fifth Draw Ontario 8 Manitoba 5 Northwest Territories/Yukon 8 Prince Edward Island 3 Alberta 10 British Columbia 3 Newfoundland & Labrador 7 New Brunswick 6 (extra end) Tuesday’s games Eighth Draw, 1:30 p.m.

Alberta vs. New Brunswick Manitoba vs. Prince Edward Island Ontario vs. Northwest Territories British Columbia vs. Newfoundland & Labrador.

Ninth Draw, 6:30 p.m.

Northern Ontario vs. Ontario Quebec vs. British Columbia Alberta vs. Nova Scotia Manitoba vs.

Saskatchewan.

Wednesday’s games Draw 10, 1:30 p.m.

Saskatchewan vs. Nova Scotia Northwest Territories vs. Newfoundland & Labrador New Brunswick vs. Prince Edward Island Northern Ontario vs.

Quebec.

Draw 11, 7:30 p.m.

Northwest Territories vs. Alberta Ontario v New Brunswick Manitoba vs. Newfoundland & Labrador Prince Edward Island vs. British Columbia.

Thursday’s games Draw 12, 8:30 a.m.

Northern Ontario vs. Saskatchewan Nova Scotia vs. Quebec.

Draw 13, 1:30 p.m.

Ontario vs. Newfoundland & Labrador Prince Edward Island vs. Alberta Northwest Territories vs.

British Columbia New Brunswick vs. Manitoba.

Friday’s games Draw 15, 8:30 a.m.

New Brunswick vs. British Columbia Manitoba vs.

Northwest Territories Prince Edward Island vs. Ontario Newfoundland & Labrador vs. Alberta.

Draw 16, 1:30 p.m.

Nova Scotia vs. Prince Edward Island Newfoundland & Labrador vs. Quebec Northern Ontario vs.

New Brunswick Saskatchewan vs. Northwest Territories.

Draw 17, 7:30 p.m.

Quebec vs. Saskatchewan Alberta vs. Ontario British Columbia vs. Manitoba Nova Scotia vs. Northern Ontario End of Round Robin PLAYOFFS Saturday, Mar. 9 (if no tiebreakers are required) Page Playoffs One vs. Two, 1:30 p.m.

Three vs. Four, 6:30 p.m. (if tiebreakers are required) One Tiebreaker — 8:30 a.m.

Two Tiebreakers — 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Page Playoffs One vs. Two, 1:30 p.m.

Three vs. Four, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 10 Semifinal One-Two loser vs. Three-Four winner, 8:30 a.m.

Third Place Three-Four loser vs. Semifinal loser, 1:30 p.m.

Championship One-Two winner vs. Semifinal winner, 6:30 p.m.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB d-Miami 44 14 .759 — d-Indiana 38 22 .633 7 d-New York 36 21 .632 7 Chicago 34 26 .567 11 Brooklyn 34 26 .567 11 Atlanta 33 26 .559 11 Boston 31 27 .534 13 Milwaukee 30 28 .517 14 Philadelphia 23 35 .397 21 Toronto 23 37 .383 22 Detroit 23 39 .371 23 Cleveland 20 40 .333 25 Washington 19 39 .328 25 Orlando 17 44 .279 28 Charlotte 13 47 .220 32

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WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB 47 14 .770 — 43 16 .729 3 43 19 .694 4 1/2 39 19 .672 6 1/2 39 22 .639 8 33 27 .550 13 1/2 33 28 .541 14 32 28 .533 14 1/2 30 30 .500 16 1/2 28 31 .466 17 1/2 26 33 .441 20 20 37 .351 25 21 39 .350 25 1/2 21 40 .344 26 21 40 .344 26

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Monday’s Games New York 102, Cleveland 97 Miami 97, Minnesota 81 Orlando 105, New Orleans 102 Milwaukee 109, Utah 108, OT Denver 104, Atlanta 88 Charlotte 105 at Portland 122 Toronto at Golden State, Late

Canada’s Brown gets first win at World Junior Curling Championships Bowling THE CANADIAN PRESS

game. But all of the teams are great here and we know that we’re not always going to get that early game lead like we’d like to.”

The Canadian men now have a 4-2 record, tied for second place in the standings with Eirik Mjoen of Norway, Evgeny Arkhipov of Russia, and Patric Mabergs of Sweden, and within reach of leader Kyle Smith of Scotland (5-1). Brown faces Switzerland and the United States on Tuesday, while Dunstone meets the U.S. in his only action.

SOCHI, Russia — Corryn Brown is breathing easier after her first win at the world junior curling championships.

The Canadian women’s skip and her team from Kamloops, B.C., beat the Czech Republic’s Iveta Janatova 9-4 on Monday, stealing one point in the seventh and scoring four in the ninth end to put the game away.

“It wasn’t the funnest start to the week, for sure,” said Brown about her team’s slow start in the round-robin. “But this makes it better.

It’s definitely nice to get at least one win at the worlds under our belts. But we’ll hopefully get a couple more.”

After seven draws, Canada sits 1-4 in the standings, tied with Switzerland’s Michelle Gribi and Sweden’s Sara McManus. Scotland’s Hannah Fleming (6-0) remains the only undefeated skip on the women’s side, with Denmark’s Stephanie Risdal Nielsen and Japan’s Sayaka Yoshimura (both at 4-1) close behind.

In men’s action, Winnipeg’s Matt Dunstone beat Italy’s Amos Mosaner 5-4.

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“We played great again.

We got in our comfort zone right away and we got into a quick lead, just like we vs like,” Dunstone said. “It was a real nice game for us. Going into the game they had the same record as us, so we knew we had to win this one. We know there’s a little more to go, Friday, March 8 but this was a huge game.

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Heritage Lanes Weekly Results Monday-Club 55 plus High Single: Bernie Fournier 256. High Triple: Martin McLaughlin 690.

Monday Mixed High Single: Mathieu Desjardins 333. High Triple: Desjardins 816.

Tuesday Mixed High Single: Andre Grenier 305. High Triple: Greg Gigliuk 784.

Wednesday-Club 55 plus High Single: Jim Winder 262. High Triple: Martin McLaughlin 652.

Wednesday Mixed High Single: Rollie Gervais 330. High Triple: Gervais 754.

XC SKIING Bailey Johnson of the Red Deer Nordic/Track Attack struck gold in the U14 classic race of the Alberta youth cross-country ski championships at Bragg Creek during the weekend.

Johnson also won bronze in the U14 skate race, while Devin Saunders finished eighth in both U12 events and Owen Pimm and Carson Waines placed eighth and ninth in the U11 category of each of the competitions.

Thursday Morning Ladies High Single: Bev Mundle 287. High Triple: Mundle 577.

Thursday Afternoon Special Olympics Mixed High Single: Anthony Kubasek 261. High Triple: Matt Mundorf 404.

Thursday Mixed High Single: Anthony Streit 276. High Triple: Bill Sabbe 717.

Monday Scratch League High Single: Gary Baird 319. High Quad: Baird 1,173.

Sunday Fun League High Single: Kurtis Pieper 272. High Triple: Pieper 694.

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BRIEFS Sayers dominates moguls and slopestyle events Lia Sayers of the Central Alberta Freestyle Ski Club dominated the Tawatinaw Valley weekend meet, in the moguls and slopestyle events.

Sayers won gold as the top overall female in each of the competitions, and also won the F5 categories of both.

Genny Sikora also struck gold — in the female 5 slopestyle — while Jack Hubbell was golden in the overall male moguls, 3 moguls and 3 slopestyle.

Other Central Alberta medal winners: Silver — Sikora, female overall slopestyle; Logan Cressey, M5 moguls and freestyle; Wyatt Garrett, M3 moguls.

Bronze — Sikora, F4 moguls; Josh Medak, male overall slopestyle, M4 slopestyle.

Halford has golden performance in qualifier Red Deer synchronized swimmer Claire Halford, who swims with the Calgary Killarney team, won gold in the solo routine and solo championship events of the Wildrose provincial qualifier at Lethbridge during the weekend.

Halford also finished fourth in the compulsory figure competition and helped her team place first in the routine and championship events.

If Halford finishes in the top three in the solo competition of the provincial championship at Edmonton next month, she will earn a berth in the Espoir Canadian championship in Ottawa at the end of May.

Exelta members shine at artistic meet in Calgary Karis Wygiera placed first and Ayla Ronspies fifth for the Red Deer Exelta Gymnastics Club in the P1 argo division at the Ed Vincent Classic women’s artistic meet in Calgary during the weekend.

Wygiera won the bars, beam and floor and was third on vault while Ronspies was fourth on the vault, fifth on the bars and beam and sixth on the floor.

Meanwhile, in the Phoenix Gymnastics Club’s invitational trampoline and tumbling meet in Edmonton Mickayla Murray and Savanna Chanminaraj were double medalists.

Murray was third in the national level trampoline and double-mini trampoline (DMT) while Chanminaraj placed second in the tumbling, third on the trampoline and sixth in DMT. Benn Bilsborrow teamed with Carter Pisko to finish third in the synchronized trampoline.

Bilsborrow was also fourth in DMT and fifth on the trampoline and in tumbling.

Pisko placed seventh on the DMT, eighth on the trampoline and ninth in tumbling.

Erika Blair was eighth on the trampoline and 10th in tumbling while Tess McLachlin was 10th in P4 tumbling.

Former Olds Grizzlys, Camrose Kodiaks and Okotoks Oilers head coach Garry Van Hereweghe has been appointed general manager/head coach of the Alberta Junior Hockey League Lloydminster Bobcats.

Van Hereweghe was hired in May of 2102 to serve as the Bobcats’ director of player personnel and served as the club’s GM for the final month of the 2012-13 season.

A retired Calgary Police Service officer, Van Hereweghe coached the

Dixon score 46 in Carstar victory over Fatboys Nathan Dixon poured in 46 points to lead Carstar to a 97-77 win over Tiffany’s Fatboys in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Sunday.

Taylor Armstrong added 10 points for the winners while Rob Blais had 26 points and Murray Cunningham 15 in a losing cause.

In other action, Wells Furniture downed the Dream Team 73-66.

Jon McComish had 29 points and Dave McComish 13 for Wells with Karl Hoehne hitting 15 for the Dream Team.

Groeneveld gets gold at Pan-Am championships OTTAWA, ON – Jessica Groeneveld of Innisfail captured gold in women’s K1 to lead the Canadian team to the most overall points at the 2013 Pan American canoe slalom championships in Union de Tula, Mexico on Sunday.

Groeneveld won the women’s K1 event by a margin of over two seconds.

Brazil’s Ana Satila, who won the event last year to clench a quota spot for the London 2012 Olympic Games, took silver.

A slew of Canadian paddlers followed the women’s K1 rankings.

Jazmyne Denhollander of Chilliwack, BC had the third fastest time but the bronze went to Argentina as only one competitor per nation is eligible to medal. Florence Maheu of Valleyfield, QC had the fourth fastest time and Thea Froehlich of Ottawa had the fifth.

Calgary’s Haley Daniels finished in eighth position and Ottawa’s Kathleen Tayler got bumped was disqualified in the semifinals for an error in boat weight.

Three entries per country are permitted to contend at the Pan American championships so only Groeneveld, Denhollander and Froehlich’s results counted as official while the others raced for international ranking.

The good news did not stop with Groeneveld winning gold. She doubled up in events to also take silver in women’s C1. Daniels scored the third fastest time while Tayler finished in fifth. The inclusion of women’s C1 in the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games and the potential for the event to make its debut on the Olympic program has lead several kayak athletes to give the single-bladed event more attention.

The team will head back to Canada to prepare for National team trials in Minden, ON on May 25-26 before returning to international competition.

Results from the trials will determine Canada’s team for the 2013 World Cup Tour and World Championships.

RAVENS RE-SIGN QUARTERBACK TO 6-YEAR, $120-MILLION DEAL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Joe Flacco knows his stature as the highestpaid player in NFL history may not last for long, and he’s OK with it.

What matters most to the Super Bowl MVP is that the Baltimore Ravens were willing to pay him that kind of money in the first place.

Flacco signed his new contract Monday worth $120.6 million over six years.

He will receive a $29 -million signing bonus, $52 million in guaranteed money and $51 million over the first two years of the deal.

The former first-round draft pick out of Delaware is the first starting quarterback in NFL history to make the playoffs in each of his first five seasons.

He’s led the Ravens to nine wins over that span, tying Tom Brady for most among quarterbacks in the first five years of a career.

Flacco threw 11 touchdown passes and no interceptions during the recent post-season and led Baltimore to a 34-31 Super Bowl win over San Francisco.

And it all made the Ravens willing to pay him more money than Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees

or any other of the great quarterbacks in the game today.

“When guys that are drafted in the first round, when guys that win football games for you, quarterbacks like that, when the time comes up for those guys to get paid, they usually become the highest paid guy in the league,” Flacco said. “I’m sure in a couple of months from now, someone is going to sign a deal, and you guys are going to be talking to them about how they are the highest paid guy in NFL history. That’s just the name of the game.

“I know that this isn’t going to hold up for that long, but that’s not a priority of mine to be the highest-paid guy. The priority of mine was to get that respect that I felt, that I feel now from this organization.”

Flacco is the quarterback the Ravens have longed to have for years, and they weren’t about to let him get away.

“We just returned from the (scouting) combine, and I remember the days of going there and studying and hoping that one of the quarterbacks could be our guy. ... We’ve been out in that desert before,” Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

“That all changed when we drafted Joe in 2008, and now we’ve se-

cured him for many more years. He’s a significant reason we’ve been to the playoffs five years in a row, played in three AFC championship games, and now, we are Super Bowl champs with Joe as MVP.” Flacco’s performance this past off-season almost certainly helped him receive his recordbreaking contract. But the quarterback thought he was good enough to receive all that money before he threw three touchdown passes against the 49ers.

“Listen, winning the Super Bowl, winning the Super Bowl MVP doesn’t make me as valuable as I am,” he said. “I think I bring to the table what I bring to the table. I think I’m an asset to this team, and I’m worth what I’m worth. The fact that we won the Super Bowl just comes with that. If we didn’t win the Super Bowl this year, I still think I’m worth the same, and I still think I’m the same person to this organization.

“It may not be seen that way, but that’s the bottom line. I still think I give the team the best chance to win moving forward.”

By signing Monday, Flacco avoided receiving the franchise tag, which would have hindered the Ravens’ salary cap in 2013.

TRAMPOLINE AND TUMBLING Sam Peters and Ashton Henfrey won individual gold medals for the Red Deer Thunder Country Trampoline and Gymnastics Club in the Phoenix Invitational meet at Edmonton during the weekend.

Peters was golden in the provincial 3 men’s trampoline and finished sixth in the double mini trampoline (DMT) event and seventh in provincial 2 tumbling.

Henfrey took top honours in the provincial 2 men’s trampoline and was seventh in provincial 1 tumbling and eighth in DMT. Also winning individual medals were Evan Burton and Lauren Howse, who earned silver in provincial 3 men’s trampoline and provincial 3 women’s DMT, and Jesse Starchuk, who won bronze in provincial 1 men’s trampoline.

In synchronized trampoline, Henfry and Calvin Burton won gold in the provincial 2 men’s category and Peters teamed with Burton to claim gold in

the provincial 3 men’s class. Howse and Laura Arnusch won a bronze medal in the provincial 3 women’s division.

Other top 10 results: Individual — Fifth: Everett Dool, provincial 2 men’s DMT; Isabelle MacPherson, provincial 2 women’s trampoline; Brenyn Chapman, provincial 1 women’s trampoline and DMT; Sixth: Dool, trampoline; Lauren Howse, provincial 2 women’s tumbling; Maria Crichton, provincial 2 women’s trampoline; Seventh: Spencer Kooman, provincial 2 men’s trampoline and DMT; Howse, trampoline; MacPherson, provincial 1 tumbling; Crichton, DMT; Eighth: Samantha Dancey, provincial 1 women’s DMT; Ninth: Dancey, trampoline; Jesse Starchuk, provincial 1 men’s DMT; 10th: Kaeleigh Boston, provincial 1 women’s tumbling.

Synchronized — Fourth: Kooman/ Dool, provincial 2 men’s; Samantha Dancey/Chapman, provincial 1 women’s; Crichton/MacPherson, provincial 2 women’s.

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Budgets have two sides: Chamber REACTION TO UNIONS’ CALL FOR ACTION ON REVENUE

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT MARKERVILLE Girls to grandmas are invited to celebrate International Women’s Day in Markerville with an evening of dessert, activities and talk. ‘Sister-tastic!’ is designed to “connect, energize, and inspire,” and will take place at 7 p.m. at Fensala Hall on March 8. Kim Berube, executive director of the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce, will serve as guest speaker. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students/youth, and must be ordered in advance. Event proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Innisfail for its mentorship program.

Call Kathleen at 403728-3145 for tickets.

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A unionwide plea for the Redford government to address a revenue problem instead of spending is somewhat misguided, said the president of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce on Monday.

Gayle Langford was reacting to news that five of Alberta’s largest unions were calling on the Progressive Conservatives to think more about revenue issues as it prepares to unveil an expected hardhitting budget to Albertans on Thursday.

Businesses look at their budgets from both a revenue and spending perspective, she said.

The Alberta Chamber of Commerce has made a number of suggestions regarding controlled spending.

“There’s a certain amount of spending needed for infrastructure that supports economic growth,” said Langford.

“You have to identify priorities and then have targeted spending, but it has to be

limited and linked to something. One of the (chamber) recommendations is that it should be linked to population growth and inflation.”

The unions held a news conference in Edmonton and while they say their pitch won’t make any changes to the upcoming budget, they wanted Premier Alison Redford to know loud and clear that major cuts to public services will not help Albertans.

The conference was represented by the United Nurses of Alberta, Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, Health Sciences Association of Alberta, Alberta Teachers’ Association and Alberta Federation of Labour.

They called for higher taxes for larger corporations and the wealthy, and increasing oil and gas royalties.

Alberta Federation of Labour leader Gil McGowan said that good public policy and responsible budgets need to based on facts and “not based on talking points from Conservative ideologs and their thinktanks.”

“The facts tell us that Alberta is actually fifth among provinces when it comes to per

person spending on public services,” said McGowan. “We’re rich like Saudi Arabia but we spend like New Brunswick. This is not a problem of overspending.”

Elisabeth Ballerman, president of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta, said that by cutting funding, the government is saying it’s easier to make sick Albertans pay for years of government mismanagement than to ask corporations and the wealthy to pay their fair share.

President Heather Smith of the United Nurses of Alberta said the government budgets have been lacking when it comes to evidence-based decisions. It’s been a slash and burn approach when it comes to health care and education and other public services, she said.

Langford said the government has taken an evidence-based approach.

“I know it’s really easy to say to up the taxes and keep the spending the way it is,” said Langford.

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WOMEN’S DAY AT THE HUB Red Deer women are invited to celebrate International Women’s Day by interacting with some truly international women at The Hub on March 8. The event is being co-hosted by The Hub, GrammaLinkAfrica, and the Central Alberta Refugee Effort. The day’s international theme is gender equality, while the local theme is women in politics, with CARE bringing in city councillors Dianne Wyntjes and Tara Veer as guest speakers. Two immigrant youth whose stories were featured in the book Steps Along Our Journey will also speak. The event, which runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m., will feature a multicultural fashion show, jewelry making, henna tattooing, hair styling and nail designs, and ethnic snacks will be served. There will be door prizes at the free event for ladies only.

The Hub is located at 4936 Ross St.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SIGNS Learn the signs and how to escape domestic violence at an event Mar. 6.

The Central Alberta Refugee Effort sponsors the presentation by speakers from the Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society and the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter. The free event from 3:15 to 5 p.m. at CARE’s offices at 202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. is open to women and men. Pre-registration is recommended by calling 403-346-8818.

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The charred remains are all that are left after a fire ripped through a mobile home in Lacombe over the weekend.

Fire destroys Lacombe mobile home TWO ESCAPE, HOME IS TOTAL LOSS

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Two people escaped a trailer fire early Sunday morning, but their home and possessions were lost in the blaze.

At about 2 a.m. on Sunday Lacombe firefighters were called to Parkland Acres trailer park, located in the east-central part of the city.

District chief Ed Van Delden said the trailer was fully involved by the time fire crews were able to get on scene.

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Collision trial dates to be set New trial dates will be set next month for a Red Deer man facing a host of charges in connection with a deadly collision on Taylor Drive on Canada Day in 2010.

Rodney Ross Arens, 35, was to have been tried later this month on charges arising from the two-vehicle crash that killed Anouluck “Jeffrey” Chanminaraj, 13, and injured his sister and brother, Stephanie and Jamie, who were 20 and 18 at the time.

Charges against Arens include dangerous driving causing death and impaired driving causing death and two counts each of dangerous driving causing injury and impaired driving causing injury along with refusing to provide a breath sample for police and breaching release conditions.

Arens was set to stand trial in Red Deer Court of Queen’s bench for eight weeks, starting on March 25.

However, the trial was postponed late in January when he fired his lawyer, Will Willms of Red Deer.

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was working on determining the cause of the fire Monday morning.

“We have lots more work to do,” said Van Delden. “It’s pretty heavily damaged, we might have to call in some experts to give us a hand.”

However, he did say the fire was not suspicious in nature.

No one was injured, but the contents and building are a total loss.

Van Delden said the value of the damage at $15,000 to $20,000 for the mobile and about $50,000 for the contents.

Crews were on scene for about three and a half to four hours.

“It was a devastating loss for the owners,” said Van Delden.

Local Canadian Red Cross ofBench on Monday, Arens said he has hired a new lawyer, Craig Paterson of Ponoka, who will represent him at trial.

Arens and his Paterson are to return to court on April 8 to set a new date for the trial.

Murder trial date awaited The family of a Fort Saskatchewan woman whose remains were found in a ditch outside of Innisfail will wait another month to hear when the man accused of her murder will go to trial.

Dana Jane Turner, 31, was reported missing from her home on Aug. 16, 2011. Her remains were found almost two months later, on Oct. 9.

Mark Damien Lindsay, arrested in Port Coquitlam, B.C. last March 15, was ordered to stand trial after a preliminary inquiry in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench during the last week of January on charges of second-degree murder, interfering with human remains and obstructing justice.

Details of Lindsay’s trial were to be worked out during arraignments in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday.

However, defence counsel Robert Shaigec was not available for court and asked that the trial date and a decision on whether Lindsay will be tried by judge and jury or judge

ficials were called in to assist the people displaced by the fire.

The Red Cross provides emergency food and accommodation for the two people for 72 hours after the fire.

According to a Red Cross, the average cost of a response in which a family of four is assisted is $2,000.

All Canadian Red Cross support is provided at no charge to those in need.

To donate to this locally funded program visit the local Red Cross office, 5301 43 St. Red Deer, call 1-800-418-1111 or go online to www. redcross.ca.

alone be adjourned to the next arraignment date.

Originally from Edmonton and the adopted son of former police chief John Lindsay, Lindsay remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance, set for April 8.

Body dumping case will be heard in 2014 Almost a year will pass before a judge and jury will hear the trial of a man accused of killing a Red Deer woman and then dumping her body in a ditch near Olds.

Bashir Gaashaan, 30, has remained in custody since his arrest in Thunder Bay, Ont., in June 2011 by police investigating the disappearance and murder of Jenna Cartwright, 21.

Cartwright had been reported missing on April 12, 2011.

Her partially-clothed body was found in a ditch about 14 kms northeast of Olds about two weeks later, on May 3. Police allege that she died on March 30.

Gaashaan is charged with first-degree murder, unlawful confinement and committing an indignity to human remains in connection with Cartwright’s disappearance and death.

Represented by Red Deer lawyer Will Willms, Gaashaan appeared briefly in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday, during which it was confirmed that he will be tried by Queen’s Bench judge and jury

Special needs adults and children are going without support workers they need and it has to stop, says a Sylvan Lakearea mother with a special needs daughter.

“We have families who go for weeks without support so their adults can’t go to their parttime jobs, to their volunteer work, to their social outings.

“It’s just ongoing,” Sandra McLeod, spokesperson for Sylvan Lake Special Needs Support Group, said Monday.

“This is a provincewide problem. It’s not just here in Central Alberta.”

The worker shortage is the result of the low pay and tremendous work load support workers face on the job. They can make more money working in a restaurant, she said.

The province funds local agencies to train and provide staff for families.

McLeod said provincial funding to pay workers’ wages is simply not enough and it falls on parents to fill in the gaps in care.

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during the three-week period starting Feb. 4, 2014.

Gaashaan faces additional charges arising from an earlier incident, including flight from police, assault with a weapon, robbery, extortion, possession of a weapon for a dangerous use and use of an imitation firearm to commit an offence.

Shooting death case remains in limbo The fate of a man accused in the shooting death of a hunting partner remains in limbo pending a new court date late in May. Bentley resident Philip Moore, 55, died after being shot in the abdomen at about 4 p.m. on the afternoon of Nov. 29, 2009, at a location about 13 kilomtres west of the small town.

Lacombe resident Herbert Stanley Meister of Lacombe was charged with criminal negligence causing death.

Meister, who was 57 at the time of Moore’s death, has made numerous court appearances and a couple of attempts have been made at reaching a resolution, but to no avail.

A trial date had been set for earlier this year, but did not proceed.

Meister and his defence counsel are to return to court on May 24 to discuss the direction they wish to take with the charges against him.

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SUPPORT: Not enough “They’ve had it. They’ve come to their wits end.

They have nowhere to turn.”

She said without support workers, some families are not getting the services they need. Some clients are at risk of regressing and becoming homebound when they don’t have regular community exposure and activities.

More must also be done by government to make parents aware they have the option to manage their children’s care and hire workers who would be paid a higher wage by the province by eliminating agency costs, McLeod said. Sylvan Lake Special Needs Support Group is inviting parents to discuss their support concerns at a meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. at Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners’ Association Building, 4936 50th Ave. Contact McLeod at 403-748-3032 or mcleodbs@ xplorenet.com for more information on the meeting.

Phillip Stephan, CEO of Parkland Community Living Supports Society, one of the local support worker agencies, said attracting and keeping workers has been an issue for well over the last decade.

Last year the province made a significant commitment to address the wage issue over a three-year period and last year workers received a five-per-cent lump sum and five-per-cent wage increase.

But that was not enough, he said.

“Because of the lack of reasonable compensation, our turnover rates are still running in the 30 to 35 per cent area and this becomes an incredible financial burden for associations like ours that have to constantly recruit, train, and then lose staff, then recruit, train and lose staff again,” Stephan said.

With the drop in Alberta’s oil revenue, agencies are worried Thursday’s provincial budget will not reflect the previous commitment to workers, Stephan said.

Lisa Shankaruk, spokesperson for Alberta Human Services, said she could not comment on the upcoming budget. But Human Services is working with contracted agencies on a task force to address ongoing workforce issues. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Olivia Kikstra, 4, makes her best snow angel while playing with friends in Lacombe on Monday.

The Loving To Learn Preschool students and their teachers including Olivia’s mother Candice were enjoying the fresh snow Monday afternoon.

Flanagan says he was trapped into making child porn comments

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A former high-level political strategist criticized for his comments on child pornography says he was led into a trap.

Tom Flanagan, a political science professor at the University of Calgary, says in a guest column in the National Post that the question that prompted his controversial remarks came out of left field and had nothing to do with the native issues forum where he was speaking.

“In 45 years of university teaching, I have tried to deal with every question my students have asked, so I forged ahead here, unaware that this was a trap, not a bona fide question — a dumb mistake for someone of my age and experience,” Flanagan wrote Monday in the column.

He said he was unaware that his remarks were being recorded on video. That video was uploaded to the Internet last Wednesday, prompting every group Flanagan was publicly associated with to sever any real or perceived ties with him.

“I certainly have no sympathy for child molesters, but I do have some grave doubts about putting people in jail because of their taste in pictures,” Flanagan tells the crowd in the cellphone footage.

Flanagan apologized Thursday after the footage from the forum in Lethbridge, went viral, and did so again in the column.

“The last thing I would want to do is to inflict more hurt on people who’ve already suffered too much,” he wrote.

“It still bothers me that I did this, and I can’t say how sorry I am about it. I apologize again, though I know that’s not enough.”

Flanagan is a former senior adviser to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and at one time advised Reform party leader Preston Manning. Flanagan headed up the federal Conservative campaign in 2004 and ran the Alberta Wildrose party’s election campaign a year ago.

Harper’s office and Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith immediately denounced his remarks. They said that looking at child pornography perpetuates the criminal exploitation of children.

CBC-TV also announced it would no longer use Flanagan as a commentator on its Power and Politics show.

In the column, Flanagan said his “taste in pictures” comment was a “callous phrase.” He said he used it because, as a professor, he is trained to get students to think, which sometimes means challenging them with unconventional questions to prompt them to look at issues in different ways.

“It is the default mode to which I recur automatically, as I did in Lethbridge when I was asked about child pornography.”

He acknowledged he made similar comments at the University of Manitoba in 2009.

Flanagan went on to write that the nuance of his message got lost in the heckles of the Lethbridge crowd.

He further wrote that he doesn’t endorse viewing child pornography, but wonders if jailing violators is the best way to rehabilitate them.

“Might a regime of counselling and therapy be better, both for them and for society at large?” he asks in the column.

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Carbon costing companies ENERGY COMPANIES ALREADY FACTORING IN HIGHER CARBON COSTS: STUDY

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — A new study found that Canadian energy companies are factoring higher carbon-related costs in their investment, planning, and technology decisions.

The study, prepared by the Ottawa-based think-tank Sustainable Prosperity, found the companies are using a self-imposed, internal carbon price as they plan for the future, suggesting they’re anticipating a day when carbon tax or cap-and-trade systems are more widespread.

Without a clear sense of the country’s energy strategy, companies are creating their own carbon price to make long-term strategic planning and investment decisions, said Alex Wood, a senior director at Sustainable Prosperity.

“At some future point, there will be a price on carbon,” he said.

“What they are doing is essentially an-

ticipating that and they’re factoring that into their decisions and so are addressing that risk.”

Carbon pricing, the generic term for putting a price on carbon through a carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system, aims to encourage reductions in carbon emissions and spur innovation in low-emissions technology.

The use of a so-called shadow carbon price can help companies decide whether or not to go ahead with a given project, decide which technologies to choose and practices to implement, according to the study.

It also helps companies remain competitive internationally where carbon pricing schemes are already in place.

Sustainable Prosperity, based at the University of Ottawa, surveyed 10 companies for the study, including energy giants such as BP, Shell, Suncor, and Enbridge. All the companies surveyed used some form of

Profits dropped

Strong loans, deposits give Servus jump in numbers

Several brands coming to Canada The steady stream of foreign chains entering the Canadian retail market is continuing later this year as several top-tier brands plan to set up shop.

Fashion retailer All Saints, British luxury label Mulberry and Spain’s Zara Home are slated to open their first locations in Canada at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. Jewelry brand David Yurman, womenswear retailer White House Black Market and men’s lifestyles brand John Varvatos are also poised to launch in Canada with locations at Yorkdale.

Microsoft, Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Topshop and Topman are among the well-known retailers and brands that have opened bricks-andmortar locations in Canada over the past several years.

Loonie down The Canadian dollar closed slightly lower Monday as traders look ahead to the Bank of Canada’s next scheduled interest rate announcement on Wednesday. Crude oil at a two-month low also helped push the loonie down 0.06 of a cent to 97.3 cents US. No one expects Canada’s central bank to change its key rate from one per cent because of persistently weak economic conditions, but it could make subtle changes to its statement about its interest rate intentions.

The tepid pace of the economy was highlighted Friday when data showed fourth quarter growth came in at an annualized rate of 0.6 per cent, with growth actually contracting during December.

“Although Friday’s Q4 GDP release came in line with expectations... it was also below the Bank of Canada’s forecast from the January Monetary Policy Report,” said Scotia Capital currency strategist Eric Theoret.

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A man walks past the HSBC’s Hong Kong headquarters in central district of Hong Kong Monday. The HSBC banking group said Monday its net profit dropped 17 percent in 2012, when it had to pay a hefty U.S. fine to settle money-laundering claims. But earnings remained robust at US$13.5 billion as Asian businesses performed well.

Bashaw Meats set to re-open RESIDENTS RALLY, MAN OBTAINS LAND AND BUILDS NEW PREMISES

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Bashaw Meats and Sausage should reopen for business by the July 1 long weekend — ideal timing, given the popularity of the shop’s products among the visitors who flock to nearby Buffalo Lake and Red Deer Lake every summer.

But Carrie Pearson, who owns the business with her husband Darren, said it’s the year-round residents who deserve the credit for Bashaw Meats’ return. They’ve been unwavering in their support since the meat processor and retailer was forced to close in December 2011.

“If we wouldn’t have had that, we probably wouldn’t have returned to the industry,” said Carrie. “That was a key thing.”

The Pearsons were unsure of their future after a health inspector ordered Bashaw Meats to cease operations. He cited a number of problems, some related to the fact that their building was nearly a century old and required substantial — and costly — renovations.

Members of the community rallied behind the couple, including Mel Hay, who owns Bashaw Concrete. Hay arranged to buy a vacant downtown lot where another old

building had stood before being destroyed by fire last May, and he’s now constructing a new building for Bashaw Meats on the site.

The Pearsons will lease the building, which is being built specifically for their use. At 4,000 square feet, it will be double the size of Bashaw Meats’ former premises, said Carrie.

That will give them more space for processing and for their retail operations, she said.

New products will likely be added, but customers will also find the same items Bashaw Meats sold previously.

“Guaranteed that they can get their old favourites,” said Carrie.

Hay said it was important to preserve one of Bashaw’s long-standing businesses.

“Anytime you lose a small business that’s very important to the community, you’ve lost a lot of identity.”

With the building already enclosed, Hay is optimistic Bashaw Meats will reopen before July 1.

“A little sooner would be better,” acknowledged Carrie, who praises Hay for his support.

“Mel made the opportunity for us to do it.”

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Canadian union urges Obama to approve Keystone XL pipeline

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A union representing pipefitters and plumbers has written to U.S. President Barack Obama urging him to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.

The United Association represents 52,000 workers in Canada, some of whom will be responsible for building the pipeline and maintaining it once it’s complete.

John Telford, director of Canadian affairs at the union, says approval of the $5.3-billion project will be a catalyst for many economic benefits in both the United States and Canada.

Other Canadian labour groups, such as the Alberta Federation of Labour, have been concerned Keystone XL will mean the fewer high-paying jobs in Canada.

They would prefer oilsands bitumen be processed into a more valuable product in Canada than shipped south of the border to be upgraded.

Last week the U.S. State Department issued a draft environmental report that did not flag any major concerns about the pipeline being built.

shadow carbon pricing.

“They are essentially making decisions about their capital investments, the big plants and big investments they are making as companies, and essentially carbon proofing them,” Wood said.

“Those are investments that in some cases will last 40 to 50 years, and what those companies are doing is essentially inoculating themselves against some of those prices that will come in the future.”

The study concludes that Canada’s current carbon pricing systems — which vary across provincial lines and by sector — can make it difficult to plan, and reinforces the call for a national energy strategy.

It calls for a “clear public policy regime around carbon pricing” that establishes pricing levels that would help Canada reach its national emissions reduction obligations.

Servus Credit Union is reporting a 40 per cent jump in operating income for 2012, with strong loan and deposit growth contributing to the gain.

The financial institution announced in November that it would be distributing $45.8 million to members through its profit-sharing program, but did not release detailed results from its 2012 fiscal year, ended Oct. 31.

It did so on Monday, including confirmation that the profit-sharing figure was actually $46.1 million — up from $44.3 million in 2011 and $43 million in 2010.

Servus, which is headquartered in Edmonton and was formed by the 2008 merger of Red Deer-based Community Savings, Edmonton’s Servus Credit Union and Common Wealth Credit Union of Lloydminster, said in a release that its operating income before profit-sharing and taxes last year was $107.9 million, up from $76.8 million the previous year. Its net income was $63.2 million, up 60 per cent from $39.5 million.

The credit union’s loan portfolio grew 7.2 per cent to $10.7 million from $10 million, and its deposit base climbed 8.3 per cent to $11.1 billion from $10.2 billion.

Total assets increased by 8.3 per cent to $12.2 billion from $11.3 billion, the first time they’d surpassed the $12-billion mark.

Total members’ equity increased 9.5 per cent to $976 million from $891 million.

In addition to asset growth, Servus attributed its 2012 income gains to an increase in the income it received from Credit Union Central of Alberta, lower loan allowance costs, and a rise in operating costs that was less than the rate of asset growth.

“2012 was a tremendous year for Servus Credit Union,” said Garth Warner, Servus’s president and CEO. “We achieved excellent financial results while managing significant change and delivering exceptional service to our members across the province.”

Other 2012 highlights included the opening of four new branches — including one at Red Deer’s Clearview Market Square — and relocating two others. It also acquired the Medicine Hat Civic Employees Credit Union.

Servus’s annual general meeting will take place March 11 in Edmonton. That meeting can be viewed online through the credit union’s website.

Target surprises with openings

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Shoppers on the hunt for a bargain will get their first chance to see Target in Canada starting Tuesday as the U.S. retailer opens its doors north of the border at three locations.

The communities, all located west of Toronto, serve as testing grounds for a phased rollout of the brand across much of the country later this year.

The stores, located in Guelph, Ont., Fergus, Ont., and Milton, Ont., will begin welcoming customers Tuesday morning starting at 8 a.m. ET as part of its “soft launch” opening.

Another 21 stores will open this month throughout Ontario, though specific dates and locations haven’t been announced. The chain’s “grand opening” is still slated for April.

Overall, the company is expected to open between 125 and 135 locations in Canada. These include a store at Bower Place Shopping Centre in Red Deer, which is currently undergoing renovations and which Target has said will open this spring.

“We wanted flexibility to make sure we open when we are ready,” said Target Canada president Tony Fisher as he toured reporters through the Guelph store on Monday.

“It’s important that we can test and work out any of the bugs and kinks that we might find.” Even Target employees didn’t know until this week that the Guelph location was opening so soon, the company said.

Delivering an element of surprise is apparently something that Target can afford, since so much anticipation has built up around its Canadian launch.

Target has been gaining momentum in the domestic marketplace. Awareness of the company’s brand jumped to 92 per cent earlier this year, compared to about 70 per cent in 2011 when Target first announced it would open stores in Canada, he said.

A study from Brand Finance Canada released Monday found that Target’s brand strength in Canada is already considered nearly as valuable as domestic retailers like Loblaws (TSX:L), Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) and Shoppers Drug Mart (TSX:SC).

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 105.43 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 91.40 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.75 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.06 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.56 Cdn. National Railway . 105.57 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 128.60 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 78.70 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.38 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.38 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 31.92 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 46.23 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.48 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.58 General Motors Co. . . . . 27.09 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.53 Research in Motion. . . . . 13.14 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 45.52 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 42.46 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 71.05 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.38 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 48.33 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.33 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 69.55 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.36 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 13.85 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — A new round of worry about the Chinese economy and uncertainty about the impact of big U.S. government spending cuts pushed the Toronto stock market lower Monday.

The S&P/TSX composite index lost 65.71 points to 12,707.41, led by lower energy and mining stocks, while the TSX Venture Exchange was off 22.91 points to 1,097.17.

Expansion in China’s services sector slowed last month to its lowest level since September. The nonmanufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 54.5 in February from 56.2 in January.

Also depressing buying sentiment Monday was a move by the Chinese government to cool surging housing prices. The government said it will raise required minimum down payments in areas where prices are deemed to be rising too fast and crack down on efforts to evade limits on how many properties each buyer can acquire.

Any move to tighten China’s economy is usually taken as a negative because the world’s second biggest economy has played a huge role in helping the overall global economy recover from the 2008 financial collapse and subsequent recession.

The data and moves to dampen the housing market sent China’s main Shanghai Composite tumbling 3.7 per cent in its worst percentage drop since August 2011.

The Canadian dollar moved down 0.06 of a cent to 97.3 cents US two days before the Bank of Canada makes its next announcement on interest rates. The bank could signal that interest rate hikes are even further down the road than thought because of persistent economic weakness.

The tepid pace of the economy was highlighted Friday when data showed fourth quarter growth came in at an annualized rate of 0.6 per cent, with growth actually contracting during December.

In New York, where indexes aren’t nearly so resource dominated, stocks advanced despite concerns that the US$85 billion in across-theboard cuts that went into effect Friday could slow the economic recovery.

The Dow Jones industrials gained 38.16 points to 14,127.82, the Nasdaq was up 12.29 points to 3,182.03 while the S&P 500 index edged up seven points to 1,525.2.

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.48 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.98 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 51.22 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.26 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.07 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 29.39 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.06 First Quantum Minerals . 18.09 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 32.90 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.48 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 65.65 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 7.71 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 40.25 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 30.25 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 26.16 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 35.35 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 43.54 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.02 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 48.88 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 31.26 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.71 Canyon Services Group. 10.05 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.82 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.720 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.02 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.07 Commodity prices were weak on top of losses on Friday.

Miners led TSX declines, with the base metals component down 2.7 per cent as May copper gave up early gains in the wake of the Chinese data and was unchanged at US$3.50. China is the world’s biggest consumer of copper. Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) declined 86 cents to $30.25.

There was also major acquisition activity in the resource sector.

Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX:ARZ) has received a friendly $796-million takeover offer from U.S.-based silver, gold and metals producer Hecla Mining Co. Hecla’s offer values the Vancouver-based miner at C$4.75 per share, 40 cents per share above Aurizon’s closing stock price on Friday. Aurizon shares gained 14 cents to $4.49.

The gold sector also fell about 2.7 per cent as April bullion inched up a dime to US$1,572.40 an ounce. Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) was down 81 cents to $29.29.

The energy sector was down 1.23 per cent while worries about demand from China helped push the April crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange down 56 cents to US$90.12 a barrel, its lowest close this year. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) dropped 79 cents to $31.26.

Gains were led by the industrials sector, rising 0.53 per cent with Canadian National Railways (TSX:CNR) up $1.70 to $105.57.

In other corporate developments, Bank of Montreal was off 18 cents to $46.75 after it lowered its posted rate for a five-year fixed mortgage to 2.99 per cent from the current 3.09 per cent. The move prior to the major spring buying season comes after Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. warned of a slowdown in the housing sector, saying new housing construction is expected to be lower this year due to moderate economic and employment growth.

U.S. discount giant Target (NYSE:TGT) is set to open its first stores in Canada on Tuesday.

The Minneapolis-based retailer is expected to open between 125 and 135 locations in Canada in spaces that were once owned by Zellers. Its shares closed up $2.31 to US$66.44.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Monday: S&P/TSX Composite Index —

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.95 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 39.96 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.38 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 31.84 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 42.97 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.92 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.77 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.83 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.08 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.18 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 30.61 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.52 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.23 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.86 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 52.89 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 63.90 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 60.87 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.96 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 30.50 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 33.04 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 27.27 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 45.25 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 65.46 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.20 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 77.66 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.63 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 63.62 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 28.26 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.04 12,707.41 down 65.71 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,097.17 down 22.91 points TSX 60 — 731.75 down 3.77 points Dow — 14,127.82 up 38.16 points S&P 500 — 1,525.20 up 7 points Nasdaq — 3,182.03 up 12.29 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 97.30 cents US, down 0.06 of a cent Pound — C$1.5524, up 1.02 cents Euro — C$1.3377, up 0.03 of a cent Euro — US$1.3016, down 0.05 of a cent Oil futures: US$90.12 per barrel, down $0.56 (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,572.40 per oz., up $0.10 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $30.498 per oz., down 8.6 cents $980.51 kg., down $2.77 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Monday at 1,097.17, down 22.91 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 196.9 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: March ’13 $4.30 higher $630.30; May ’13 $9.60 higher $627.20; July ’13 $10.00 higher $619.40; Nov. ’13 $5.20 higher $566.50; Jan. ’14 $5.60 higher $563.40; March ’14 $5.60 higher $558.60; May ’14 $5.60 higher $556.50; July ’14 $5.60 higher $554.60; Nov. ’14 $5.60 higher $543.40; Jan ’15 $5.60 higher $543.40; March ’15 $5.60 higher $543.40.

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.

Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 228,080 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 228,080.

Northwestern Air starts service to Abbotsford Local air travellers now have a bridge to the West Coast.

On Sunday, Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. commenced scheduled passenger service to Abbotsford, B.C. Flights are available Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with stops in Kelowna, B.C. “This new destination and five-daya-week frequency is great news for the Central Alberta citizens, as it gives passengers many more options and flexibility,” said Red Deer Airport CEO RJ Steenstra in a release.

“Northwestern Air has seen growing passenger loads and they have the confidence in this market to increase service and add new cities to their schedule.”

Northwestern, which is based in Fort Smith, N.W.T., confirmed late last

year that it would extend its existing Red Deer-Kelowna route to include Abbotsford, and that it would increase the twice-weekly frequency of those flights.

It later said that one-way fares between Red Deer and Abbotsford would be $342.30, with four seats discounted to $289.90; and $331 in the opposite direction, with four seats priced at $270.

Those fares include all fees and taxes.

Northwestern also offers twiceweekly flights between Red Deer and Fort McMurray, and a route from Red Deer to Grande Prairie, Dawson Creek, B.C., and Fort St. John, B.C. is planned for the future.

Additonal information about Northwestern’s service can be found online at www.nwal.ca.

Forbes: Carlos Slim world’s richest for 4th year in a row WARREN BUFFETT DROPS OUT OF TOP 3

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Mexico’s Carlos Slim remains the world’s richest man for the fourth year in a row, according to Forbes, while Warren Buffett dropped out of the top three for the first time since 2000.

And Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg saw his ranking drop 31 spots as his net worth declined by $4.2 billion.

A record 1,426 people around the world made Forbes magazine’s latest annual tally of billionaires, up 16 per cent from last year. Their average net worth was $3.8 billion, rising 3 per cent from 2012. The total net worth for the list’s billionaires was $5.4 trillion compared with $4.6 trillion a year ago.

Hong Kong businessman Li Kashing, 84, whose holdings include a signifcant stake in Calgary-based Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), was No. 8 on the list with a fortune estimated at US$31 billion. He maintained his status as the richest man in the former British colony, now a semi-autonomous part of China.

David Thomson, 55, whose family controls Thomson Reuters Inc.

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(TSX:TRI) and The Globe and Mail newspaper, was the only Canadian to make the Top 100 at No. 24 with an estimated US$20.3 billion.

The U.S. continued to house the most billionaires in the world, with 442 of them. It was followed by the AsiaPacific region, with Europe rounding out the top three.

There were 210 new faces on the list, with Forbes saying many were helped by rebounding equity markets and strong consumer brands.

Slim’s net worth increased to $73 billion from $69 billion a year earlier.

Bill Gates of Microsoft Corp. held on to second place with a net worth of $67 billion.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s Buffett slipped to the fourth spot with a $53.5 billion net worth. Buffett was surpassed by Spanish clothier Amancio Ortega, who jumped two spots from 2012 with a net worth of $57 billion.

While Buffett dropped in the rankings, he added $9.5 billion to his net worth — making him the second-biggest gainer of the year. The largest gainer was Ortega, who added $19.5 billion to his net worth.

There were 138 women on the list, up from 2012’s 104. Liliane Bettencourt — whose family owns a stake in L’Oreal — is the world’s richest woman with a net worth of $30 billion.

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The reaction from members of the community has been overwhelming, said Carrie.

“They were so excited and happy to hear that we’re reopening, and couldn’t wait to get some of their old favourites again.”

The Pearsons bought Bashaw Meats in 2003.

In addition to serving the needs of local residents, it’s attracted customers from Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton — including many people who camp and pursue other recreational opportunities in the area. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

BMO mortgage cuts in line with rate expectations

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Canadian homes are overvalued by approximately 20 per cent in real terms, although it does not expect big a correction.

But analysts said lenders are merely responding to the market forces given that the Bank of Canada appears rooted to keeping its trendsetting policy rate at one per cent for much longer than was anticipated a few months ago.

Borrowing costs for banks have fallen, said David Madani, chief economist with Capital Economics in Toronto, freeing room for banks to lower their rates.

He noted that Royal Bank chief executive Gord Nixon noted last week that the demand for mortgages has also dropped.

OTTAWA — Despite ongoing concerns about high levels of debt, analysts say interest rates in Canada are going nowhere except perhaps down — as demonstrated by one major bank’s decision to shave the rate it charges for five-year mortgages.

The Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) has dropped its posted five-year fixed mortgage rate by 0.10 points to 2.99 per cent in an effort to attract new borrowers ahead of the important spring real estate market.

Other banks may follow suit, although analysts note that many borrowers have been able to negotiate a 2.99 rate or lower even when the posted rate among major Canadian banks was at 3.09 per cent The concern is that with teaser mortgage rates like the one announced Sunday by BMO, Canadians will continue to invest in The Management real estate and push home prices up, with potentially and Staff of Vellner dire consequences for the economy and homeownLeisure Products would ers.

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A compelling web surrounds ‘Red Widow’ HAS DEPTH AND STYLISH INSTINCT FOR FAMILY INTRIGUE

BY HANK STUEVER ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES

BY CHRIS TALBOTT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE — John Grady recently handed Ashley Monroe a box filled with copies of her new album, “Like a Rose.” He’d rushed out of the building and caught her in the parking lot. The arrival of the CDs was a milestone moment for the country singer-songwriter and her manager, the culmination of nearly a decade of work together.

To be honest, Grady was a little misty.

Not Monroe. She tossed the box in her car, put the vehicle in drive and headed right on down the road. Just like she’s always done.

Throw out any obstacle and Monroe will deal with it.

“I’m just now learning that there is a master plan,” Monroe said.

“Because there’s been many times where I’ve looked up at the sky and thought, ‘Really? What am I doing? What am I supposed to be doing?’

But now I’m seeing all the good and the bad that I’ve lived and experienced just kind of come together. OK, all that was supposed to happen.”

Need proof?

Witness the glowing reviews and warm reception she’s received for Like a Rose, co-produced

by Vince Gill, a modern take on traditional country music.

She’s a member of the country music supertrio Pistol Annies with Miranda Lambert.

And what about that blingy engagement ring from Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks?

Seems like everything’s wrapped up with a nifty bow for Monroe at age 26.

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But track her story back to when she was 14 and you get a picture of just how far she’s come.

Monroe lost her father to pancreatic cancer when she was 13, and for a while, her mother to grief. That’s when she started writing songs.

“I thought, ’I’ve got to get this out,”’ she said.

“It was so heavy and so sad and everything had changed so drastically.”

By 14, she was trying to pull her Knoxville, Tenn.-based family back together. She did so by taking a bold step.

“I said, ‘We’ve got to start over. We can’t be in this town. It’s going to poison us. Everywhere we go people are going to be like, “Are you OK?“ or judging us because we weren’t making the healthiest of decisions, any of us,”’ Monroe said.

“It was just grief. We were just saturated in grief. I said, ‘We’ve got to move to Nashville.

We’ve got to start over.

We’ve got to get a new scene and I’ll write every day and we’ll make this work. We’ve got to make it work.”’

And for a while, it did.

Only 15 when she started to haunt Music Row, she caught the attention of songwriter Brett James almost immediately and soon met Grady, who was then president of Sony Music Nashville.

Grady guided her into her first record deal and in 2007, Monroe finished her first album, “Satisfied.”

However, Satisfied was caught in the gravitational forces of a merger and was never released by

the label. She put it on iTunes in 2009 and jokes that 500 people have bought it over the years.

Monroe returned to writing and worked with everyone who’d take her call. She didn’t limit herself to country.

She’d pop up all over town, writing with Gill or Lambert or Guy Clark.

She recently teamed up with rock ’n’ singer-guitarist Brendan Benson to write a song for the TV show Nashville.

And Jack White has pulled her in to work on projects with Ricky Skaggs and Wanda Jackson.

Monroe’s got the duet Bruises with Pat Monahan of Train and is scheduled to tour with that band this summer — after she releases an album with Pistol Annies this spring.

That group is the result of her networking abilities and her latenight inspiration to introduce Lambert to Angaleena Presley by phone, a moment of instant connection among three powerful songwriters and personalities.

Bits and pieces of those experiences can be heard on Like a Rose, which veers from the deep sadness of the title track and Two Weeks Late and Used to the bawdiness delivered with a wink in Weed Instead of Roses and “You Ain’t Dolly (and You Ain’t Porter),” a back-and-forth duet with Lambert’s husband, Blake Shelton, that closes the album.

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Summarizing the show here makes me realize how Red Widow sounds either tedious or ridiculous, or some familiar combination of the two.

But Mitchell’s coolly understated performance makes it all slightly more believable and worth a few episodes to see where it leads.

The best thing I can say about Red Widow is that it doesn’t feel slapped together and held in place by rubber bands.

Someone involved — perhaps Melissa Rosenberg, a former head writer for Dexter, who executive-produces here — has a feel for character nuance, the long arc and multilayered plots.

We begin to sympathize with Marta’s desperation and her utter naivete about the underworld.

In a lot of ways, she’s no different from anyone who never asked her spouse enough questions about where the money came from and where the money went.

Red Widow is better than that, but keep in mind that we’re grading on a curve.

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This CD cover image released by Warner Bros. Records shows “Like a Rose,” by Ashley Monroe.

In another midseason of some parallel TV dimension, Red Widow, ABC’s new Sunday night crime drama, would be easily panned.

But with show after show belly-flopping into the mud pond these days, Red Widow comes across as having relative depth and a stylish instinct for family intrigue, if you can get past its mildly outlandish premise.

Radha Mitchell stars as Marta Walraven, a yoga-toned, stay-at-home mom of three children living in a dreamy Bay Area house.

Everything’s perfect, if only because Marta has lived her life looking away and not asking questions — about the under-the-table business interests that her Russian father conducts out of his restaurant (they’re Bratva gangsters) and certainly not about the “import/export” venture (translation: marijuana dealing) her husband, Evan, runs out of the marina.

Marta’s no-good brother (Wil Traval) steals a shipment of cocaine from big-time crime boss Nicholae Schiller (ER’s Goran Visnjic) and then tries to involve Evan in a scheme to sell it off.

The deal falls apart, the coke disappears and it’s not long before Evan (Hell on Wheels’s Anson Mount) is pumped full of lead.

Red Widow, which is based on a Dutch TV series, asks a viewer to keep track of several sticky wickets at once: A grief-stricken Marta learns about the cocaine heist, but if she

accepts help from a sympathetic federal agent (Clifton Collins Jr.), it would mean disobeying the Bratva code of silence she was brought up with.

More mystifying, she learns that her late husband was getting ready to rat on his in-laws anyhow, in search of a new, witness-protected life for his wife and children.

And her biggest problem is that Schiller has demanded she pay off the debt for the cocaine — not in cash, but by taking over her husband’s boat business and aiding in the drug trade.

“Mr. Schiller,” she pleads with him, “I’m a mom with a mortgage, car repairs and three grieving children — one of whom is being homeschooled because no school will take him after he brought a gun to his last school.

The fact that his father was gunned down in our driveway doesn’t help.

“That’s my life.”

Too bad, so sad, tell it to the mommy blogs.

Faced with no other choice (the writers make sure every sane option is ruled out), Marta must become a criminal and somehow keep this fact from her two youngest children, since her oldest, Gabriel (Sterling Beaumon), is a budding

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Teen life not one big party Dear Annie: I am a 70-year-old widow who parted ways with my first love 50 years ago.

Our only contact since then was five years ago, when I mailed some old pictures of him I had discovered.

His thank-you note included an invitation to call “them” if I was ever in his area.

I will be traveling to the city where he lives in April.

While I am eager to suggest meeting for lunch, I am not sure this would be proper.

I believe he is married, but my intentions are only to catch up with someone for whom I once cared greatly.

Should I invite him with his wife?

Should I simply shelve the entire idea?

— Perplexed in Phoenix Dear Phoenix: You are over-thinking this. By all means, suggest meeting for lunch, and please include his wife.

If you only want to reminisce and catch up, there should be no hint of ulterior motives. You might even make a new friend.

Dear Annie: “Conflicted Adoptee from Kansas” wanted her birth mother to tell her other children that they have a sibling.

tions. You will long for a certain degree of independence and self-reliance. Learn selfdiscipline and master the art of moderation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A much undisclosed part of you wants to forgive and forget some painful past memory or you might be reminiscing about a loved one. Certain insecurities might prevail about you as you recall such particular moments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may become more sensitive and more receptive to humankind at this point. You relate to one another with more concern and an open heart.

You believe that your mission is to heal someone’s injury in order to connect with them on more profound levels.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your connectedness towards others is more apparent and more sensitive. You are willing to put someone’s fault aside in order to accept them in your circle. By accepting these individuals as they are you are capable of building trust and a deeper commitment with one another.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): This is a day when you will see beauty and love through less fortunate places. You see equality and humankind bringing you altogether as if there was absolutely nothing dividing you two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t be afraid to face your insecurities or be ashamed of your weaknesses. By exposing your vulnerable side to a loved one, you will be able to dem-

onstrate them of a more intimate and profound side in you, which will only bring your partner closer to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cosmic energies are giving you a wonderful opportunity to heal all your relationships wounds by partnering up. Seek no fault in the other and be merciful. Kindness and gentleness will reestablish a very soulful vibe between you two.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your colleagues will appear more tolerant and less picky today. There’s a general mood that will set in that will make everyone more understanding.

You could mend a broken heart with care and sympathy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today you are willing to put your partner’s needs before yours and you are also more willing to forgive your children for their faults. Love can be a painful subject if you’re not feeling like or adored.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s a mother child spiritual bond that can be created for you. Whatever you were lacking in

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I had to tell my girls that they have a half-brother.

Although that part went well, answering questions from my son was a lot harder. It opened up all kinds of wounds.

I was worried about his opinion of me, but he was so mature.

He said, “I know you are not the same person you were back then.”

It is difficult to open your heart to someone, even if you feel they have the right to the information.

“Conflicted” should let her birth mother know she isn’t judging her, and that she respects her wishes about telling her children.

Giving up a child was probably the hardest thing she has ever done. — Mom on Both Sides Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. terms of love and care, today you can nourish your needs by affiliating yourself to your roots without any discriminatory feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): As the day unfolds, you will no longer feel on your own. You will feel like you are back in your element today. A heart-to-heart conversation will open up your eyes for you to new possibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your circle of friends will make you realize just how much you can be loved. You will also grasp the definition of money and what it truly means to you personally. This is one way to cure your selfesteem, wounded feelings and your worth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can develop deeper insights into how to create further trust with others. You can restore some current injuries by being merciful while being extremely sensitive to humankind and seeking peace. Make peace with your appearance.’

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But I feel as distant from And the smart ones are my friends as ever. also listening to their parAnd there is a boy I reents because they recogMITCHELL ally like who is sweet, kind, nize that they have a future & SUGAR smart and nonjudgmental, to consider. but I’m not allowed to date.

Talk to your parents I know that being a teenabout dating — most kids ager means disobeying my are allowed to do so at 16. parents, and though that seems like You also can discuss these issues the worst thing I could ever do, I’m with your school counselor, favorite slipping. teachers and other adults you respect I don’t know what to do. and trust.

My grades and alcohol and this boy We totally understand that you and drugs are all lurking in my mind. hoped your life would suddenly beI’m tired of being this perfect little come amazing, but please don’t be foolangel. ish enough to mess up the good things I know I’m only 16, but what do I do? you have by letting your hormones run away with your common sense.

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CAMERON Robert Campbell “BOB” It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Campbell Cameron announce his passing on March 2, 2013 in Lacombe, Alberta. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Helen Cameron in 1988, his granddaughter Jaye Dee Jeffrey in 2003 and his four brothers and one sister. Bob and Helen raised five children, Judy Fuller (Joe) of Lacombe, Lorne (Bonnie) Cameron of Joffre, Sharleen (Roy) Jeffrey of Vernon, BC, Wayne (Michelle) Cameron of St. Andrews, Manitoba, Gail Peckham of Beiseker; 15 grandchildren: Darwin (Wendy), Loretta, Curtis (Cori), Tracy (Jerry), Chris, Ryan, Jamie (Kevin), John, Josh, Sara, Jenna, Jordan, Cameron, Emily;† 11 Great grandchildren: Brayden, Brooklyn, Justin, Taylor, Morgyn, Ally, Dylan, Keira, Kaylee, Julie, Jesse. Bob was born and raised in Vermillion, Alberta.

Bob served in WW2 before meeting the love of his life, Helen Vivian Sawyer. Bob and Helen were married in 1946 in Lacombe and farmed in the Vermillion area for 4 years before moving to Joffre.

They farmed in the Joffre area for many years and raised their family. Bob and Helen celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary before her passing. Upon retirement, Bob remained very active with hunting and fishing, playing several sports, and travels in his motorhome. He was very involved with the Joffre community, and was known there as “Grandpa” to everyone. Bob’s favorite time of year was during harvest where he enjoyed numerous hours in the field and on the combine. He always enjoyed getting together with friends for a card game and a “wee nip”.† Bob will be truly missed by his family and numerous friends.†In honour of Bob, his life will be celebrated Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe, AB. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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McDONALD Donald “Don” 1923 - 2013 It is with true heartache that the passing of Donald “Don” Alexander McDonald of Red Deer, formerly of Eckville be announced. Don passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the age of 89 years.

Don will forever be remembered by his loving wife Hilary of Red Deer, daughter Mary (Greg) Carlyle of Red Deer and grandsons Clinton Carlyle of Edmonton and Ryan Carlyle of Red Deer. Don will also be missed by his sister Margaret (Lawrence) Ferguson and brother Neil (Loretta) and too many cherished friends to mention. Don was predeceased by his son Neil John McDonald, sister Phyllis Andrew and brother Ewart McDonald. In commemoration of Don’s beautiful life, a celebration will be held at Parkland Funeral Home on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

In honor of Don, memorial donations may be made directly to the Eckville Minor Hockey Association, Box 639, Eckville, Alberta, T0M 0X0.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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OWCHAR Anna Sept. 13, 1920 - Feb. 27, 2013 It is with great sadness that the family of Anna Owchar announces that Anna passed away at the Red Deer Hospital on February 27, 2013 with her family by her side after suffering a massive stroke on February 26, 2013. Anna was 92 years old at the time of her death. She was a fun-loving, happy woman who loved life, her family and her friends. She saw the good in everyone and everything.

Anna spent the last few years of her life in Bethany CollegeSide Gardens where she enjoyed playing bridge, watching figure skating, curling and movies and visiting with her friends. Anna is survived b y h e r d a u g h t e r, M a r g o (Dan) Hein, and her son, Don ( K i m ) O w c h a r, h e r o n l y grandchild, Megan Hein, her sisters, Lena and Elin, her brothers, Harold (Queade) and Wayne (Josephina), and their families, numerous nieces and nephews, and too many friends to name. Anna was predeceased by her husband, Eugene, her sisters, Andy and Thelma, and her brothers, Eddie, Johnny (Audrey) and Arni (Lynn). Anna’s family would like to thank Dr. Heinrichs and the doctors and nurses in Emergency and on Unit 33 for their care and support. A celebration of Anna’s life with be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A Street (Taylor Drive), on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 - 50th Avenue Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4C4, or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer 403.340.4040

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WOOD Irene Adele Aug. 11, 1928 - Mar. 02, 2013 Irene, surrounded by her loving family, passed away after a long struggle with heart disease at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the age of 84 years.

She will be forever remembered and forever loved by her five children, Linda (Bob) Edgar of Sundre, AB, Dan (Sheryle) Wood of Kelowna, BC, Chris (Kim) Wood of Cranbrook, BC, Karen (Bob) Malsbury of Penhold, AB and Myrna (Rory) Watson of Red Deer, AB. Irene will also be sadly missed by her brother, Lorne Trumble of Sault Ste. Marie, ON; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and by numerous other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Frederick James Wood.

Irene’s many joys in life included singing, swimming, knitting, camping and spending time with friends. She was especially fond of time with her very active family. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the care given to Irene by the staff at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and at Symphony Suites Aspen Ridge. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer with Reverend Jeff Rock officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Irene’s honor may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Suite 202, 5913 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 6, 5015 48 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1S9.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319

Obituaries SWALES Ruby Mary 1927 - 2013 It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our Mum, a long time Red Deer resident, Ruby Mary Swales on Friday, March 1, 2013. Ruby was born in London, England on July 25, 1927.

Ruby trained in the Ambulance Core alongside Queen Elizabeth in London during the war. She then served in the British Army in Occupied G e r m a n y s o o n a f t e r t h e Wa r ended. Ruby and Ray met while serving in Occupied Germany and married upon their return to England. Ruby and Ray moved to Canada in 1955 settling in Calgary, bringing with them two children, Jennifer, and Chris. After arriving in Calgary, two more sons, Pete and Dave were born. Mum convinced Dad to allow her to purchase a couple of cabins at Sylvan Lake in the sixties, for a whopping $600.00. This allowed for family vacations, more so, it became the seed of her entrepreneurial spirit. Shortly after moving to Red Deer in 1974 and purchasing Red Deer Auction, Dad died. Mum’s strong and tenacious desire to prove she could do it helped her to create a strong and successful business. In fact, Mum became one of Alberta’s first licensed female Auctioneer’s. Ruby was very proud to be an early part of Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelters.

Among many of Mum’s leisure activities was to swim daily where she met and made many life - long friends. Travelling was also an enjoyment she held as she took the QEII around the world twice. Her love to create left many beautiful acrylic, oil and water color paintings which she shared with her family.

She also won many local and provincial awards. Exercise was paramount in life - not only swimming, but walking her beloved dog, Mel, many times a day while enjoying Red Deer’s beautiful trail systems. We were recently honored as Ruby was selected to represent the Silver Cross Mum for the Remembrance Day Ceremony. Ruby is survived by her sister Lily Jones and brother Harry Smythson, both of England.

Mum is survived by daughter; Jennifer and Sid Anderson, sons; Chris Swales and Barb Bentley, Pete and Crystal Swales, Dave Swales and Michele Brunner, 10 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband Ray, Granddaughter Carrie Anderson and Great-Granddaughter Lillian Brunner. The Family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Nursing staff on Unit 33 and ICU at the Red Deer Regional Hospital who took such good care of Mum during her time of need. A Celebration of Ruby’s Life will be held in the Alberta Room at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #35, 2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 with Mrs. Shelagh McClelland D.M. officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter www.cawes.com or The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation www.cbcf.org.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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Donald Kenneth Volker 1942- Mar. 5, 2012 May the winds of love blow softly, and whisper so you’ll hear.

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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

jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

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GROUP home in Lacombe needs full & part time workers, 2 yr. diploma in rehab/nursing care.

403-782-7156 357-7465

Medical

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SPRING-A-LICIOUS CRAFT SHOW All HANDMADE vendors Sat. March 9th 10 am - 5 IHotel 67th St. www.handcraftedshows.com

THE CENTRAL ALBERTA MANUFACTURERS 2ND ANNUAL SPRING GALA. The Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association (CARMA) is hosting our Spring Gala on Wednesday, March 13th at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer.

This Event is a Celebration of Manufacturing in Central Alberta and promises to be a highly entertaining and enjoyable evening.

The event is open to all Central Alberta Manufacturers, Supply Chain Companies and Supporting Agencies.

For event details go to www.carmagroup.ca, phone CARMA at 403.347.2276 or E-mail: scott@carmagroup.ca This event is being sponsored by the Central Alberta Manufacturers Cluster Project, which is a partnership between the Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association (CARMA) and Community Futures.

The Central Alberta Manufacturers Cluster Project is funded by the Community Futures Rural Diversification Initiative.

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RDA II / Administrator required in Red Deer. Are you looking for a change?

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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!

Estheticians

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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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F/T HAIRSTYLIST REQUIRED. Phone 403-347-3010 Ask for Linda Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Professionals

1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad.

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

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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

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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 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650

Bingos

Please email your resume to hr@alstaroilfield.com Please Quote Job # 68939 on Resume

CORE LABORATORIES CANADA LTD. 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.

Our Red Deer based company requires a

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Must be able to provide truck Please send resume to 403-340-0886 or email: pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

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Afternoon & Evening Bingo 7 Days a Week

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

Custom Energized Air Req’s MECHANIC exp’d In air compressors, dryers, Control systems, electrical A/C D/C circuits, 1-3 ph.

Piping, fabrication, & Welding an asset. Email: Del.trynchuk@cea-air.com Fax: 403-348-8765

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

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DISHWASHER needed.

Please apply in person to Red Deer Buffet at the Village Mall Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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Apply by: Fax: (403) 341-3820 or in person at Downtown KFC 4834-53 St., Red Deer

GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION POSITION Residential & commercial work. Physically demanding. Own transportation.

Regular hours & hourly rate negotiable. Exp. an asset.

Apprenticeship avail.

Resumes confidential.

Fax 403-341-3042 Local Foundation company currently seeking experienced Commercial Foundation Form Workers.

Please fax resume to 403-346-5867 MECHANICAL FOREMAN NEEDED FOR SHOP IN LACOMBE. Duties include: Servicing diesel company vehicles and fabricating. Please fax resume to: 403-342-7447.

requires

F/T Safety Officer

to help implement & maintain safety programs.

Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca

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 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.

Western Masonry Structures

F/T bricklayers and Laborers.

Must have own transportation. Fax resume to 403-340-0762 or email resume to tom@westernmasonry.com

Truckers/ Drivers

TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages & benefits.

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CLASS 1 DRIVER 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 P/T CLASS 1 Truck Driver req’d to haul feed with B-Train Tanker to our farm in Ponoka. 2--3 days per wk, approx. 8-10 hrs. per day flexible hrs. Must have clean driving record Fax resume (403)783-5239 or email: vandepolfarms@yahoo.ca Phone 403-704-0257 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

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Required Immediately Competitive plus renumeration Great Benefits We require a process driven person for this position.

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in EASTVIEW 100 ADVOCATE $525/MO. $6300/YR 2 HRS./DAY GRANDVIEW 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr.

1-1/2 hrs. per day WESTLAKE 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr.

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Pallo, Payne & Parsons Cl. ALSO

Please send resume to:

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

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ORIOLE PARK O’Brien Crsc., O’Neil & Oxley Close Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Clearview Area Castle Crsc.

Clark Crsc. & Crawford St. $155/mo.

For afternoon delivery once per week

Lancaster Area East half of Lampard Crsc. & Leung Close $61/mo.

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Rosedale Approx. 2 blks of Reichley St. & Reighley Close $68/mo.

Michener Area West of 40th Ave. North Ross St. to 52 Ave. $236/monthly Good for adult with small car.

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

Carriers Needed

In the towns of:

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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

GLENDALE Morning delivery 6 days /wk by 6:30 a.m.

LANDSCAPING POSITIONS Physically demanding.

Own transportation.

Regular hours & hourly rate negotiable. Apprenticeship avail. Fax 403-341-3042

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

MOBIL 1 Lube Express Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. Tech. Fax 403-314-9207

860 DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

• Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities With medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks

Apply in person at any location or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

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SERVICE ADVISORS

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

ALL POSITIONS ALL SHIFTS

Trades

AU TO G R O U P

For the Red Deer Area.

Please fax resume to: 403-347-8060 OR EMAIL: tricia.cunningham@ lafarge-na.com

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2ND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

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Trades

Daytime and Evening Shifts Available

No phone calls please

LAS VEGAS STYLE

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.

Please email resume to hr@ bond-ocommunications.com WEST 285 LTD. o/a O/A Energy Factor in Red Deer req’s F/T shift sales people $14/hr & 1 to 2 yrs. Exp’d supervisor, $17.50/hr email: west285ltd@gmail.com

* APPRENTICE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

DELIVERY DRIVERS

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.

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is hiring for the following position:

KFC requires

Reporting to CDN Manager, Finance and Administration

Please drop off resumes at 6740 65 Avenue, Red Deer, AB email Lynn@badgerinc.com fax to 403-343-0401

Experienced Day Supervisors

Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

Immediate Positions Available

SERVICE RIG

Core Laboratories Canada Ltd. 2810 12th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P7 Fax: 403-250-5120 Email: ps.calgary.recruiting@ corelab.com

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

SHOW HOME HOSTESS masonmartinhomes.com

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND

Interested applicants should forward their resumes to:

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Restaurant/ Hotel

Sales & Distributors

RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN BENEFITS COMPETITIVE WAGES

Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

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.

NOW HIRING!

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D

website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com

FIELD SAMPLER

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.

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Night Supervisors

For detailed job description and pay range, please email hr@alstaroilfield.com or visit our Career Section at www.alstaroilfield.com

All applicants are welcome only those considered will be contacted.

Please forward resume to mlajeunesse@ tartancontrols.com RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake req’s exp. swamper. Email tom@ roncooilfieldhauling.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

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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 Branch Manager 40/hrs. per week w/some (Fox Creek) weekends, daytime hrs.

Alstar Oilfield is looking for Fax resume w/ref’s to a highly motivated individu403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black al to lead our Fox Creek operation. Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969.

If you have…..

5 + years Managing in Oilfield Construction CCCSI is hiring sanitation Strong Computer Skills workers for the afternoon Excellent People Skills and evening shifts. Get Working Knowledge of paid weekly, $14.22/hr.

Pipefitting and Welding Call 403-348-8440 or fax Procedures 403-348-8463 The Desire to be Part of a Growing Company

PLASTIC SURGEONS OFFICE requires medical receptionist . Send resume Clerical to Box 1035, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner BUSY ELECTRICAL Firm Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R looking for P/T receptionist. 1M9, Deadline March 15, 2013 General office duties as well as little office cleaning.

Must have computer experience in excel and Oilfield Microsoft word. Benefits available. Please email resumes to: trpoel@telus.net

Please call Debbie for details 314-4307

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

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, March 5, 2013 D3

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

ANDERS AREA Adams Close/ Adair Ave. Ainsworth Crsc.

Allsop Ave. BOWER AREA Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St

880

Misc.

Help

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 The A.R. Thomson Group is recruiting applicants that are looking for a stable career opportunity with our growing Manufacturing group. Increased product demand, and the addition of new product lines to our manufacturing division has required that we actively increase our workforce with the addition of the following positions:

4 Positions available for Manufacturing Shop Technicians.

Duties to include fabrica-

INGLEWOOD AREA tion prep, hydro-testing,

general shop maintenance, operation of new product line manufacturing equipment and occasional onsite work with our mobile hydro-testing trailer unit.

Isbister Close Inkster Close LANCASTER AREA Lagrange Crsc SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Crsc Scott St./Somerset Close.

Sunnyside Crsc.

VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Valentine Crsc.

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1530

Auctions

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

1580

Children's Items

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:

1590

Clothing

Pre-Employment Drug / Alcohol screening and a HIGHLAND Irish Jig dress, background check will be green, with eyelet petty coat. $150. 403-346-5922 required.

Hours of work are Monday HIGHLAND KILT, - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (Buchannan), vest, socks (with sporadic overtime) and blouse. $200.

Excellent benefits package 403-346-5922 and RRSP plan are also HIGHLAND Sailor Suit, available. navy, with white hat. $150.

Please Email Resumes to: 403-346-5922 Borsato.linda@ MEN’S BLACK arthomson.com OXFORDS, OR Fax Resumes to: waterproof. Size 9.5, 403-341-4243 excellent cond. $50 403-227-2653 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

EquipmentHeavy

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

TOP WAGES, BENEFITS. Exp’d. Drivers required.

MAPLE LEAF MOVING Call 403-347-8826 or fax resume to: 403-314-1457.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

920

Career Planning

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for

for all Albertans Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Employment Training

1650

Angus Beef for Sale Ranch Raised, Hormone Free, Grass Finished See our website; www.flaghillranch. com Contact: Leo Johnson at 403 665 2497 THE FARM with THE GOOD FOOD: Free-range brown eggs; chickens; Danish pork roasts, chops, cervalet sausage. 403-347-0516

Firewood

FREE

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

1630

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

Farmers' Market

1660

AFFORDABLE

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

900

Please contact QUITCY

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

280034A5-C5

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

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

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

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

1100

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

COUNTERTOPS

1280

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 10 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650 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

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648

LINDA’S CHINESE MASSAGE

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

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

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia preferring non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

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

1200

HANDYMAN PLUS Painting, laminate, tile, mud/ tape, doors, trim, Call 403-358-9099

COUPLES SPECIAL

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE

Feeling overwhelmed?

Hard work day? Come in and let us pamper you.

Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave.(rear entrance if necessary) www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels.

403-986-6686

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

1870

Misc.

Services

1290

FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629

KITSON CLOSE

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1450 SD $1000. n/s April 1st.

403-304-7576 / 347-7545

LARGE TOWNHOUSE IN GLENDALE

2140

3040

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CURIO cabinet $175; 2 maple chairs w/cushions $20 obo 403-343-1112

rentals

DINING room table, glass top, off white stone base 42”w x 72”L, standard height $200 403-358-4279

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

DOUBLE SIZED BED FRAME. 2 locked castors w/double box spring. $30.

403-227-2653

1810 1830

Manufactured Homes

3020

JUNK REMOVAL, Yard/ Garden Serv. 588-2564

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

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

Townhouses

3030

3 BDRM. condo in Red Deer $1200/mo. $1200 DD no pets, near park and schools 403-396-2106 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

HALMAN Heights

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1450 SD $1000 avail. March 15 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

Kelloway Cres.

Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1450 SD $1000 Avail. April 15, 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 LACOMBE 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, 5 appls., garage $1595/mo.

782-7156 357-7465

3040

3060

Suites

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.

1 BDRM. $740; 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 LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 ONE bdrm. ADULT only apt. close to college, $750/mo., avail. Mar. 1, no pets 403-877-3323

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

FINANCIAL 4400-4430

Money To Loan

4430

MORTGAGES AVAIL.on all types of real estate including raw land and acreages. Bruised credit and self employed welcome. Fast approvals Ron Lewis 403-819-2436 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

www.lansdowne.ca

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Antique & Classic Autos

COLLECTOR CAR Auction & Speed and Custom Show. Featuring Ian Roussel, from Car Warriors & Big Schwag.

Mar 15th - 17th. Westerner Park, Red Deer. 150,000 2006 LAND ROVER Sport sq.ft. indoor show.

Exhibitors space still avail. HSE AWD $28888 348Western Canada’s Largest 8788 Sport & Import Collector Car Event.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102 EGauctions.com

Cars

5030

2006 CADILLAC Escalade 2012 HONDA Civic Hybrid ESV Platinum, $24888 Navi sedan auto, brand 348-8788 Sport & Import new, was $28,568 sale priced @ 27,000 + taxes and fees. Please contact Amy 403-357-0388 HRDS

2009 DODGE Charger $13,888 348-8788 AS & I Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

2005 CADILLAC SRX fully loaded, white diamond, cashmere leather, 7 pass..

4.6L V8, 152,000 kms. rear DVD, $14,250.

403-352-1863

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

2006 PONTIAC Grand Prix Excellent 1st time home FWD, 65611 kms, $10,888 buyers. 403-588-8820 348-8788 Sport & Import MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Mauricia 403-340-0225

Houses/ Duplexes

3260

2006 HONDA Civic LX NEWER and clean house, FWD, $10,888 348-8788 prefer SE, mature couple looking for MINIMUM 2 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, would like long term lease 403-740-5344

2005 NISSAN Altima SER $12,888 348-8788 AS & I

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2007 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE Turbo diesel $25,888 348-8788 Sport & Import 1998 CHEV Silverado 1500 ext. cab, 4x4 diesel loaded. 350,000 kms. $5500. 403-350-1784

CLASSIC

1985 GMC SIERRA Classic c/w 502 GM crate engine, full load, $7500 Call Harold 350-6800

Auto Wreckers

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

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

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2005 DODGE Magnum $9888 , 348-8788 AS & I

A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

CALL:

fire 80954 kms., $12888 348-8788 AS & I

309-3300 To Place Your Ad In The Red Deer Advocate Now!

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4090

Income Property

in pet friendly park

4100

BRAND NEW SECONDARY SUITE HOME. 403-588-2550

Starting at

2005 CHRYSLER 300 $11,888 348-8788 AS & I

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notices

6010

ROBERT SMITH 2004 BMW X3 AWD, pano r o o f , l t h r . , $ 1 4 8 8 8 take notice Livery Stables Keeper’s Act has been 348-8788 Sport & Import activated as of March 1, 1957 CHEV 2013, for bay Standard 112 ACRES of bare land, WANTED located in Burnt Lake area I am looking for the gentle- bred gelding.

Total amount owing as of structure plan, great man who bought a dark investment property with green 1957 Chev 2 dr. March 1, 2013. $576.

Accruing daily fee of future subdivision sedan from me approx. 40 $7.50. Horse to be sold at potential. Asking 1.2M yrs ago, about 1970, near Public Auction in 2 wks.

403-304-5555 the Londonderry Mall Seller: SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, Edmonton. Could you Joel Martens Well priced. Good location. please call Gary Smith 403-347-4977 780-962-0313 403-896-3553

Lots For Sale

/month

5200

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

Manufactured Homes

MUST SELL

By Owner.

Mauricia 403-340-0225

5190

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

www.laebon.com

modular/mobile homes

5050

Trucks

2011 FORD Ranger, 4x4 S/C 12,000 kms., $18,000 obo 506-7047 782-2125

Laebon Homes 346-7273

2 & 3 bedroom

www.lansdowne.ca

2010 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4, $27,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 JEEP Grand Cherokee Laredo AWD, turbo diesel,$29888 348-8788

3190

Call for more info 403-588-2550

FREE Cable

Mauricia (403) 340-0225

2011 MITSUBISHI Outlander silver 45,000 kms, 10 yr. 160,000 warranty, LS, V6 auto 4wd, 1 owner, lease return, was $22,995 reduced to $20,995 Call Amy 403-357-0388 HRDS

5020

8 Brand New Homes starting at $188,900 2005 CHRYSLER Cross-

279426C30

Renter’s Special

950

Mobile Lot

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 Mason Martin Homes has

Sharon (403) 340-0225

5040

SUV's

wheels

4860 sq.ft., new, bright, 2008 MERCEDES BENZ two 14’ O.H. doors, heat- E300 77,001 kms., $26888 ed, fans, can be divided 348-8788 Sport & Import into 2 bays, call 403- 318-4848 to view

Houses For Sale

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable

279139

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4000-4190

20,000with Intro

At www.garymoe.com

CLASSIFICATIONS

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$

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

WAREHOUSE FOR SALE OR LEASE

homes

A MUST SEE!

5030

Cars

has relocated to

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Space

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with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

$

Pinnacle Estates

3090

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

$

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe.

Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820

FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Mauricia 403-340-0225

GOSSIP (phone) bench, 3 BDRM. large bsmt. oak 34 1/2”L x 16 1/2” family room, storage room, deep x 25”H with stained fenced, quiet street no glass door on cubical $175 pets, n/s, adults pref.

403-314-2026 $1000/mo. rent + d.d., avail. end of Feb. ref’s Classifieds...costs so little req’d by app’t only .

Saves you so much!

RENTED MICROWAVE stand $50; 4 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 e n t e r t a i n m e n t u n i t 2 0 ” appls, garage $1695 mo. deep x 52”long, 50”high 403-782-7156 357-7465 $100; 2 occasional wood 49 JAMES ST. tables $20/ea, 2 Panasonic speakers $40 403-346-7658 -Huge Family House 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appls.

ROLL-A-WAY COT, $70.

Fenced yard, finished bsmt.

New Twin Mattress, $25.

No pets. N/S. $1425 & UTIL; 587-273-1981 SD $1425; Avail APRIL 1st.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 WANTED or 403-396-9554 Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 MICHENER HILL, 2 bdrm.

Rooms house + 1 room in bsmt.

4 appl., fenced yard.

For Rent Misc. for No pets. RENTED Sale CLEAN, quiet, responsible, NEW Oriole Park area, Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 6032 Orr Dr., lower unit AIR CONDITIONER, half duplex, upgraded exe- FURN. room, all utils. and Samsung, with remote. cu. style, $990 /mo. + cable incld, $425/mo.

Perfect condition. $125. utils., 3 bdrm. 4 appls., 403-506-3277 403-347-0104 $500 d.d. fenced, 2 car off Mountview: 1 fully furn BLUE WILLOW CHINA, 6 street parking, n/s, no pets, bdrm for rent $500/mo.

Blue Willow china coffee separate entry, bright, $250 DD. Working M only. mugs, $30; 1 Blue Willow avail.. immed., 403-396-2468. round platter, 12” diameter Don 403-742-9615 $25, 1 Blue Willow serving bowl, 9” diameter. $20, Warehouse Condos/ ***SOLD***

OUTDOOR patio table (grey resin) w/4 chairs $45; coffee table w/ closed center cubical 58” x 22”w x 15”h and matching end table with pullout drawer, both for $150; box of wildlife adventure books, hard cover $5 403-314-2026

4160

Newly Reno’d Mobile

CLASSIFICATIONS

Houses/ Duplexes

Lots For Sale

Bright 3 bdrms,1.5 bath, In-suite laundry. Yard & unfinished bsm’t. No pets.

N/S. $1275 & UTIL; SD $1275; Avail APRIL 1st.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554

1720

Only IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

3030

1900

SIAMESE ALSO BELINESE ( 4) KITTENS FOR SALE $50 each obo.

403-887-3649

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

Massage Therapy

Collectors'

Condos/ Townhouses

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. Items selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 21 LP’S for sale, many MODERN CONDO titles to choose from, 403-342-1042 AT IRONSIDE ST. 1960’s and newer, $7 each 2 bdrm, 2 baths. w/balcony.

ELECTRIC heater (Com- 403-885-5720 5 appls, En-suite laundry. fort Zone) oak cabinet 15” NO PETS, Avail APRIL 1st. x 17 1/2” x 15 1/2”H, Travel $1325 INCL UTIL., remote control, thermoSD $1325 stat/child proof Packages Hearthstone 403-314-0099 $200 403-314-2026 or 403-396-9554 TRAVEL ALBERTA FRIDGE very good cond.

Alberta offers SOUTHWOOD PARK Danby, $100, SOMETHING 3110-47TH Avenue, best offer 403-782-5818 for everyone.

2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, INGLIS dryer, exc. cond.

Make your travel generously sized, 1 1/2 $150 estate sale, plans now. baths, fenced yards, 403-782-5818 full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets.

WASHING machine very www.greatapartments.ca good cond. $75 , best offer 403-782-5818 Riverfront Estates Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, Household blinds, large balcony, Furnishings AGRICULTURAL no pets, n/s, $1250 or $1275 along the river.

CLASSIFICATIONS 4 PC. SETTING of Courier SD $1000. avail. & Ives dishes 2000-2290 April 1 , 403-304-7576 $50 403-346-7658 347-7545 CHINA CABINET/display WESTPARK case, tall, narrow , effi- Horses 11/2 blocks west of hospital! cient, 5 shelves, glass 3 3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. sides w/oak border, and balcony, no pets, n/s, WANTED: all types of mirrored back, stain glass rent $1250 SD $1000. design, just under curved horses. Processing locally Avail. April 1, in Lacombe weekly. top, Height to top of curved 403-304-7576, 347-7545 403-651-5912 centre 76”, to top of side of cabinet, 72”, w/30-1/2: Manufactured depth 13-1/4”, $200, was $600 new, ***SOLD*** Homes

Cats

services

Handyman Services

1710

Household Appliances

BEAUTIFUL silky white satin bunnies desperately need loving home. Litter box trained. FREE. 403-782-3130

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Escorts

1860

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner Goods BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 THERA-BAND red, exercise ball, 55 cm., asking $35, call 403-227-2976

Pets & Supplies

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Contractors

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, BEAUTIFUL Pom Poos Poplar. Can deliver born Dec. 10, ready to go 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 $300 403-864-0031 Sylvan PYRENEES, white F. 15 LOGS wks. Needs good home Semi loads of pine, spruce, with lots of space. FREE. tamarack, poplar.

403-282-7342 Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Sporting

COLEMAN PROPANE CAMP STOVE. 2 burner, 2 wind flaps, never used. $50.

403-227-2653

1010

1840

Dogs

1760

1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

Accounting

1660

Firewood

279430A2-C31

880

Misc.

Help

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Woman dies when nurse refuses CPR 87-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY REFUSED CPR FROM NURSE DESPITE PLEAS FROM 911 DISPATCHER

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A nurse’s refusal to give CPR to a dying 87-yearold woman at a California independent living home despite desperate pleas from a 911 dispatcher has prompted outrage and spawned a criminal investigation.

The harrowing 7-minute, 16-second call also raised concerns that policies at senior living facilities could prevent staff from intervening in medical emergencies. It prompted calls for legislation Monday to prevent a repeat of what happened Feb. 26 at the Glenwood Gardens in Bakersfield.

Loraine Bayless collapsed in the dining room of the retirement home that offers many levels of care. She lived in the independent living building, which state officials said is like a senior apartment complex and doesn’t operate under licensing oversight. “This is a wakeup call,� said Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, chair of the California Assembly Aging and Long-term Care Committee. “I’m sorry it took a tragedy like this to bring it to our attention.�

Yamada cautioned that while it’s not yet known whether intervention would have saved the woman’s life, “we want to investigate because it has caused a lot of concern and alarm.�

Independent living facilities “should not have a policy that says you can stand there and watch somebody die,� said Pat McGinnis, founder of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, a consumer advocacy

group. “How a nurse can do that is beyond comprehension.�

In all her years of advocating for the elderly, McGinnis said: “This was so horrifying. I’ve never seen this happen before.�

State officials did not know Monday whether the woman who talked to the 911 dispatcher actually was a nurse, or just identified herself as one during the call. She said one of the home’s policies prevented her from doing CPR, according to an audio recording of the call. “The consensus is if they are a nurse and if they are at work as a nurse, then they should be offering the appropriate medical care,� said Russ Heimerich, spokesman for the California Board of Registered Nursing, the agency that licenses health care providers.

The executive director of Glenwood Gardens, Jeffrey Toomer, defended the nurse in a written statement, saying she followed the facility’s policy. “In the event of a health emergency at this independent living community, our practice is to immediately call emergency medical personnel for assistance and to wait with the individual needing attention until such personnel arrives,� Toomer said. “That is the protocol we followed.�

Toomer offered condolences to the woman’s family and said a thorough internal review would be conducted.

He told KGET-TV that residents of the facility are informed of the policy and agree to it when they move in. He said the policy does not apply at the adjacent assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

Funding bill would boost military readiness, protect FBI: Republicans and to provide new funding for embassy security and modernizing the U.S. nuclear arsenal. The FBI and the Border Patrol would be able to maintain current staffing levels and would not have to furlough employees.

The legislation would provide about $2 billion more than the current level to increase security at U.S. embassies and diplomatic missions worldwide. Last September, a terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.

The across-the-board cuts would carve $85 billion in spending from the government’s $3.6 trillion budget for this year, concentrating the cuts in the approximately $1 trillion allocated to the day-today agency operating budgets set by Congress each year.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LINCOLN, Neb. — A 10-year-old boy cared for his father for more than a week after the man slipped and hit his head in their Nebraska home, and it wasn’t until the boy’s school called authorities that his father was taken to the hospital where he died, authorities said Monday.

The boy, Peter Asumani, told a police investigator he couldn’t communicate with his father but that he fed and gave him liquids. The investigator went to the family’s home Friday after the boy’s principal called police to report he hadn’t been in school for four days, Lincoln police spokeswoman Katie Flood said.

Flood said it wasn’t clear if the boy knew how to call the emergency dispatcher or whether he tried to contact a neighbour or anyone else for help. Only the boy and his father lived in the Lincoln home, according to court documents.

The boy’s father, 45-year-old Bienvenu

Asumani, died Sunday, according to a petition filed Monday in juvenile court by Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Dan Zieg. The petition said the boy’s mother couldn’t be located and that the boy was now in foster care.

The elder Asumani was breathing and his eyes were open but he didn’t respond to any questions, according to an affidavit from the police investigator, Cynthia

Koenig-Warnke. He was taken to Bryan Medical Center West hospital while his son was placed in state custody.

The boy told KoenigWarnke he had relatives in Arizona and his mother was in Africa, though his mother couldn’t be located, according to the court documents.

Nebraska Health and Human Services Department spokesman Russ Reno confirmed the boy was in state custody.

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WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Republicans controlling the U.S. House moved Monday to give the Pentagon more money for military readiness while easing the pain felt by such agencies as the FBI and the Border Patrol from the across-theboard spending cuts that are just starting to take effect.

The effort is part of a huge spending measure that would fund day-today federal operations through September â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and head off a potential government shutdown later this month.

The measure would leave in place automatic cuts of 5 per cent to domestic agencies and 7.8 per cent to the Pentagon ordered by President Barack Obama Friday night after months of battling with Republicans over the budget.

Both Democrats and Republicans for months have warned the cuts are draconian and would slow the growth of the economy and cost hundreds of thousands of jobs. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, for instance, says they would slow the economy by 0.6 per cent and cost about 750,000 jobs.

The new House Republicansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legislation would award the Defence and Veterans Affairs departments their detailed 2013 budgets while other agencies would be frozen at 2012 levels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and then bear the across-theboard cuts.

The impact of the new cuts was proving slow to reach the broader public as Obama convened the first Cabinet meeting of his second term to discuss next steps.

The Pentagon did say it would furlough thousands of military school teachers around the world and close stores with consumer goods an extra day each week.

And Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the spending cuts were causing delays in customs lines at airports including Los Angeles International and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare International in Chicago.

Obama said he was continuing to seek out Republican partners to reach a deal to ease or head off the cuts, but there was no sign that a breakthrough was in the works to reverse them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to manage it the best we can to minimize the impact on American families,â&#x20AC;? the president told reporters

at the start of the first Cabinet meeting of his second term. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not the right way to go about deficit reduction.â&#x20AC;?

The new Republican funding measure is set to advance through the House on Wednesday. It is aimed at preventing a government shutdown when a six-month spending bill passed last September runs out March 27. The latest measure would provide an increase for military operations and maintenance efforts as well as veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health programs but would put most the rest of the government on budget autopilot.

After accounting for the across-the-board cuts, domestic agencies would face reductions exceeding 5 per cent when compared with last year. But Republicans would carve out a host of exemptions seeking to protect certain functions

body die in front of me.â&#x20AC;?

During the call, an unidentified woman called from her cellphone, and asked for paramedics to be sent to help the woman. Later, a woman who identified herself as the nurse got on the phone and told dispatcher Tracey Halvorson she was not permitted to do CPR on the woman.

Halvorson urged the nurse to start CPR, warning the consequences could be dire if no one tried to revive the woman, who had been laid out on the floor on her instructions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand if your boss is telling you, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it,â&#x20AC;? the dispatcher said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But ... as a human being ... you know, is there anybody thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willing to help this lady and not let her die?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not at this time,â&#x20AC;? the nurse answered.

Halvorson assured the nurse that Glenwood couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sued if anything went wrong in attempts to resuscitate the resident, saying the local emergency medical system â&#x20AC;&#x153;takes the liability for this call.â&#x20AC;?

Later in the call, Halvorson asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is there a gardener? Any staff, anyone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for you? Anywhere? Can we flag someone down in the street and get them to help this lady? Can we flag a stranger down? I bet a stranger would help her.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand if your facility is not willing to do that. Give the phone to a passer-by. This woman is not breathing enough. She is going to die if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get this started, do you understand?â&#x20AC;?

The woman had no pulse and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breathing when fire crews reached her, Galagaza said.

Man kept alive by 10-year-old son for more than a week has died

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Multiple calls to the facility and its parent company seeking more information were not returned.

Unlike nursing homes, which provide medical care, independent living facilities generally do not. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are like apartments for seniors. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re basically living on your own.

They may have some services provided by basic nursing staff, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not their responsibility to care for the individual,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Susan Leonard, a geriatrics expert at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Residents of independent living communities can still take care of themselves, but may need help getting to doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments. In skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes, many residents require around-theclock care.

Staff members are â&#x20AC;&#x153;required to perform and provide CPRâ&#x20AC;? unless thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a do-not-resuscitate order, said Greg Crist, a senior vice-president at the American Health Care Association.

Bayless did not have such an order on file at the facility, said Battalion Chief Anthony Galagaza of the Bakersfield Fire Department, which was the first on the scene. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when firefighters immediately began CPR, continuing until she reached the hospital.

Dr. Patricia Harris, who heads the University of Southern Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geriatrics division, said the survival odds are slim among elderly who receive CPR. Even if they survive, they are never the same. She said she would override the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy and risk getting fired â&#x20AC;&#x153;rather than watch some-

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41 999 $ 298 @ 5.99%

$

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FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $600 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE. OFFERS INCLUDE $8,500 MANUFACTURER REBATE AND $1,700 FREIGHT AND AIR TAX.

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PURCHASE PLAN, WHEN YOU COULD BE LEASING YOUR THIRD BRAND NEW FORD F-150 IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME?

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GET A 2013 F-250 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 WITH WESTERN EDITION PACKAGE

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APR

FINANCED BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $3,000 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE. OFFERS INCLUDE $5,500 MANUFACTURER REBATE AND $1,700 FREIGHT AND AIR TAX.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Until April 30, 2013, receive $250 /$500/ $750 /$1,000 /$1,250 /$1,500 /$2,000 /$2,500/ $3,750/ $4,500 /$5,500 /$7,000 /$7,500 /$8,000 /$8,500 Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Explorer Base / Edge SE/ Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S), Escape (excluding S)/ Flex SE, Explorer (excluding Base), E-Series, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 value leader/ Focus S, Fiesta S/ Mustang V6 Coupe, Taurus SE/ Transit Connect (excluding Electric), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/Edge AWD (excluding SE)/ Edge FWD (excluding SE)/Mustang V6 Premium/ Mustang GT, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Gas Engine/ F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non 5.0L/ F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cab) Diesel Engine /F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non 5.0L/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. †Offer valid from March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”). Receive CAD$1,000 towards select Ford Custom truck accessories, excluding factory-installed accessories/options (“Accessories”), with the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford F-150 (excluding Raptor) or Super Duty (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer is subject to vehicle and Accessory availability. Offer is not redeemable for cash and can only be applied towards eligible Accessories. Any unused portions of the Offer are forfeited. Total Accessories may exceed CAD$1,000. Only one (1) Offer may be applied toward the purchase or lease of an eligible vehicle. Customer’s choosing to forego the Offer will qualify for CAD$750 in customer cash to be applied to the purchase, finance or lease price of an Eligible Vehicle (taxes payable before customer cash is deducted). This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Upfit Program, or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled at any time without notice. Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. See Dealer for details. *Purchase a new 2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Western Edition package with power seats for $29,999/$41,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500/$5,500 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until April 30, 2013, receive 4.99%/5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Western Edition package with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $431/$646 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $199/$298 with a down payment of $3,200/$3,000 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $4,266.97/$7,523.22 or APR of 4.99%/5.99% and total to be repaid is $31,065.97/$46,522.22. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500/$5,500 and freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ±Until April 30, 2013, lease a new 2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 2.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $29,999 at 2.99% APR for up to 36 months with $600 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $398, total lease obligation is $14,928 and optional buyout is $17,136. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $8,500. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▼Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the “Program Period”). To qualify, customer must turn in a 2006 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford [C-Max, Fusion Hybrid & Energi]/[Fusion (excluding S, Hybrid & Energi), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding S), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, BOSS 302, Transit Connect EV, Medium Truck, Value Leader and Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable only to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Customers eligible for CFIP are not eligible for this offer. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. **F-150: When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payloads of 3,120 lbs/3,100 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. Super Duty: Max. gas horsepower of 385 and diesel horsepower of 400 on F-250/F-350. Maximum conventional towing capability of 18,500 lbs. on F-350/450 and maximum 5th Wheel towing capability of 24,700 lbs. on F-450 when properly equipped. Maximum payload capability of 7,260 lbs. on F-350 when properly equipped. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500lbs. GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. ‡‡F-Series is the best-selling line of pickup truck in Canada for 47 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report, December 2012. †††Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so and in compliance with applicable laws. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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