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Eastview Middle School teacher Jeremy Clevette reacts after having a number of whipped cream pies tossed in his face on Thursday. The Grade 7 students in the school celebrated Pi Day by seeing who in each class could recite the most digits of Pi. The winner from each class got the chance to toss a pie in the face of vice principal Lisa Spicer and teachers Penny Vollmin and Clevette. Jennifer Yu, who is in Clevette’s math class was the ultimate winner of the challenge, reciting Pi to 189 decimal points.

Last year’s pipeline break spilling 3,000 barrels of oil into the Red Deer River near Sundre is equal to one second of the river’s flow during flood, an expert told a water conference Thursday. “Far more oil enters rivers being flushed off sidewalks and roads from our cars and lawnmowers, but they’re more dispersed,” said Stewart Rood, a University of Lethbridge environmental science professor. “We need to put these things in context. It’s a pulse: people see it and smell it.” A researcher who’s studied the Red Deer River floodplain for 20 years, Rood spoke during the final day of Water and the Environment: Watershed Planning and Management in Alberta. The first annual three-day conference hosted by Canadian Water Resources Association Alberta and Alberta’s watershed planning and advisory councils, which includes the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance, was held in advance of Canada Water Week March 18-24 and World Water Day on March 22. Rood and his team studied three sites between Sundre and Glennifer Lake just days after the Plains Midstream pipeline broke June 7. Weeks after, oil coating leaves had evaporated into a chalky, asphaltlike, non-toxic residue identified using infrared photographs. Despite some leaves dying, by late August the balsam poplar, sandbar willow and wolf willow remained alive and cloning with shoots, though their growth had slowed. “It’s similar to an out-of-season frost or an insect outbreak. This is how the system responds without our intervention. The relevant interval to recovery is weeks, not months.”

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Mother affected by suicide speaks out BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer mother whose son committed suicide last year has a word of caution for parents. “If a child says they’re going to hurt themselves, take them seriously,” said Maryanne Nonay. Her son Brett Watts, 17, killed himself last May. “He gave me the words and I thought he was being a dramatic teenager. He gave me the words and I didn’t believe him.” Nonay, 48, said they were arguing when he threatened to commit suicide — and he did — without any warning. Watts, a Hunting Hills High School student, had never attempted suicide before. She said he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a type of autism, when he was in middle school and was bullied. He didn’t socialize. He was a

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loner. And he had to deal with issues that came from his parents’ divorce. “His self-esteem was very brittle.” Even though Nonay attended a support group for people impacted by suicide, she was surprised that so many teens in the Red Deer area had committed suicide in the past year. “It’s bad enough for yourself, but to think other people have to go through that to, it’s horrible.” Six local suicides were reported online in February by youth trying to bring awareness to the issue. Nonay said she has been reading the sad stories people have posted on the Facebook page that was created and has posted comments herself to let people know how much suicide impacts those who are left behind. She said there were probably different triggers for each of the teens who died.

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Maryanne Nonay of Red Deer lost her son Brett Watts, inset, to suicide in May of 2012.

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Expansion greenlighted $750M TO $900M PROJECT MOVING FULL SPEED AHEAD BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Nova Chemicals has been officially given the green light from head office to go ahead with a major expansion. “It’s safe to say we’re full speed ahead with this project now,” said Rick Van Hemmen, Nova’s Joffre site leader. Van Hemmen was before Lacombe County council and the municipal planning commission on Thursday lining up more approvals for the project that is already underway. Nova is planning a $750-million to $900-million expansion to a polyethylene plant on site. The new polyethylene reactor will produce about 950 Rick Van Hemmen million to 1.1 billion pounds of low-density polyethylene a year — boosting total plant production by about 40 per cent. As part of the project a $30-million rail yard with room for 450 cars will be added on the west side of the existing yards, which will also be expanded to make room for almost 100 more cars. Nova received zoning and development permit approvals on Thursday for the rail yard, which will be built on 100 acres west of the existing yards. The site includes room for additional rail space if needed in the future. Coun. Cliff Soper said he had received calls from some area residents, who were concerned about rail crossings being blocked for lengthy periods by trains serving the petrochemical complex. Van Hemmen said Nova is working on the issue with Canadian National Railway officials. The polyethylene expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. At peak, the construction force will hit 500, including about 150 to 250 tradespeople. About 40 to 60 per cent of project spending will happen in Central Alberta. When completed, the plant will create 25 to 35 permanent jobs and 15 to 25 contractor positions. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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City of Red Deer planner Quincy Brown speaks to a group of Red Deer Residents attending an information meeting at the Balmoral Bible Chapel Thursday.

Timberlands North plan unveiled BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Carriage homes, wide shallow lots, laneless single family homes and live work units paint the picture of what could be the future of neighbourhood design in Red Deer. About 50 people had a first glimpse of Timberlands North’s proposed land use concept plan and a third look at the East Hill Major Area Structure Plan at an open house at the Balmoral Bible Chapel. Kim Fowler, director of planning, said there’s a demand for diverse housing for an aging population, retaining younger people and attracting new urbanites. The Timberlands North plan reduces the amount of commercial originally intended for the area and adds a mix of diverse residential options, green space and commercial space. The plans incorporate elements of the city’s strategic direction that call for walkable and environmentally sustainable communities. The proposed changes affect the areas in the Timberlands Town Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan, the northern half of Timberlands. Under the plan, one proposal is a live work unit that has a housing spot above a coffee shop at street level. “You can come down there and meet your friends or get your quart of milk,” said Fowler. “You don’t have to get into your car and drive. You can take

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SPILL: Older pipelines more susceptible to erosion While minimizing human and animal contact with spilled oil and speeding up its containment and clean-up are vital, shutting off pipeline flow during the Red Deer River’s spring flood is more so. “The Red Deer River near Sundre is an unfavourable location for pipelines. The river’s very dynamic there and leads to more vulnerability for pipelines and bridges.” A freshwater scientist with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development who monitored the spill agreed. “It’s a wild river and changes channel all the time,” said Chris Teichreb, adding older pipelines are less than half a metre beneath the river’s bed, making them susceptible to erosion from spring runoff’s fast currents. “Plains is planning to directionally drill to depths of 15 to 20 metres below (the river bed) so there is no chance of them getting washed out.” He said currents broke down the oil into minute particles by the time they reached the Anthony Henday and City of Red Deer water treatment plants, keeping concentrations below provincial guidelines. Had they gone above, Alberta Health was pre-

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your dog for a walk in nicely designed, well lit park.” The city is in the process of updating the East Hill plan and the Municipal Development Plan to incorporate 25 acres of land that was annexed from the county in 2009. A few residents voiced concerns about Northland Drive and 20th Avenue and the proposed six-lane expressway that may take away the green space in their backyards. East Hill resident Gary Bomhof said he was interested in the timeline of the expressway and its design. “We realize we aren’t able to stop that but we have some nice trees there and we hope the city doesn’t have to cut them all down,” said Bomhof. “It would be a bit of a buffer between our home and 20th Avenue.” Bomhof said what he sees probably needs to be done for the development of the city. Should the road construction be approved in the 2014 capital budget for the eventual 20th Avenue, the first phase of a twolane highway wold be built in six to nine years. City council has directed administration to come up with a strategy that would minimize the cutting down of trees along the proposed 20th Avenue. Information on Timberlands is available on the city’s website (www.reddeer.ca) and surveys will be available until March 25. Red Deer city council will consider first reading on May 13. A public hearing is scheduled for June 10 in council chambers. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Stewart Rood, a University of Lethbridge environmental science professor, uses infrared photos to show how oil coated plants during last year’s oil spill along the Red Deer River. pared to shut down both plants, forcing Plains Midstream to truck in water for the more than 150,000 Central Albertans both plants serve. “We’re now part of discussions with the city to see that doesn’t happen.” A public discussion of water-related topics, including healthy lakes, water use in hydraulic fracturing, water management and drinking and wastewater systems, was also held Thursday night. Diana McQueen, the province’s Environment and Sustainable Resource Development minister, has said Alberta’s water is not for sale.

“It would be lovely if we could label them all as something particular, fix it up, and be done. But it’s a variety of things I’m sure.” Nonay decided to speak to the media and join the community movement to encourage suicide awareness and prevention. “I’m glad to see people are talking about it and being made aware it’s happening all around us.” She planned to attend the public information session on suicide awareness held Wednesday night at Red Deer College’s Cenovus Learning Centre. It was the first of two community meetings organized by Alberta Health Services - Mental Health and Suicide Information and Education Services. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, also at Cenovus Learning Centre, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information contact Noreen McCallum at Alberta Health Services - Mental Health at 403340-4898, or Laura MacNeill at Suicide Information and Education Services at 403-342-4966. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF University of Toronto philosophy professor Mark Kingwell was very likely successful in blowing a few minds as he hoped by the end of his lecture at Red Deer College on Thursday night. Talk about “unknown knowns” will do that. Mark Kingwell But the importance of straining to try and understand what were probably basic philosophical concepts did become clear. “Philosophy is not only necessary for democracy, but actually is the essence of democracy, because it is the shared awareness of this responsibility that we should think for ourselves,” said Kingwell at RDC’s Arts Centre Mainstage as 23rd presenter in the public lecture series Perspectives: Canada in the World. “The democratic promise is we’re in this together because there’s nobody else. We’re not going to depend upon authority or expertise or the divine right of kings or bloodlines. We’re going to decide for ourselves. But if we’re

going to do that, we have to learn how to think critically.” Critical thinking can’t be left to a few people who are paid and warehoused in universities in the hope that “they don’t make too much trouble,” the award winner and author said to the laughter of many of the 200 audience members at his presentation, The Unknown Knowns: Thinking Outside The Frame. Kingwell said philosophy is in the business of asking uncomfortable questions, to encourage people to always ask more of themselves and of each other, to ask what are our prejudices. “Doing philosophy hurts. It’s painful because it means you’re putting into question all of the things that you, and everyone else, doesn’t want you to question.” Philosophy’s job is to take “the taken for granted” and not take it for granted anymore, Kingwell said. “To take the unknown known and make it a known known. To break the frame and show you what the frame was.” Perspectives: Canada in the World is a presentation of RDC’s Humanities and Social Sciences Department featuring internationally recognized speakers on topics important to the community, the country and the world. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Future of Michener key to future of city Red Deer now has a legitimate lead- harder; I really cannot see the governing issue to drive the civic elections ment accomplishing this task in one this October. year. It’s not the formation of No doubt a vigorous, Red Deer First (a candidetailed plan has already dates group with a common been set. platform, not a party — you A whole string of governguess the difference). It’s ment ministers and MLAs interesting enough that a swore on stacks of Bibles corps of fiscal conservatives that the remaining Michenwants to hold every seat on er residents would be able council, but the real prime to finish their years where issue will affect Red Deer’s they were, in an environfuture long past the time ment they could underanyone remembers Red stand and cope with. That Deer First. alone would indicate the The 300-odd acres of Miwriting was on the wall for GREG chener Centre land just Michener. NEIMAN above the escarpment of the But no government minGaetz Lakes Sanctuary are ister would abruptly anas vital to our future as the nounce the centre’s closure reclaimed land of Edmonin a year’s timeframe withton’s former (or soon to be former) mu- out having a complete, detailed plan nicipal airport is to that city. for the residents. Right? Couple this with the redevelopment Even so, unless they have been seof the Riverlands area on the other cretly building community capacity for side of downtown, and it gives Red people who need an awful lot of perDeer the opportunity to re-invent itself sonal car and support, I can’t see how in a way no other city in Canada will they can be adequately relocated unever have. der the announced timeline. And we will only have one chance to Very little that government does do this right. happens on time. So that gives us some The first order of business is for breathing space, and time for commuthis city to see that the 125 aging, frail nity groups to organize, and to assure and vulnerable residents remaining at that people we have sworn to take care Michener find secure, comfortable and of, are indeed properly cared for. supported places to live. Only after that will anything change That won’t be easy. Just recall the on the landscape. But those changes growing pains in relocating 200 seniors need to be planned, and planning rein long term care. This job will be quires policy.

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For instance, will a new city council, with a majority vote of hard-core fiscal conservatives, decide the city will not exercise its option of first refusal and buy the land? Will a new council decide the entire area should simply left to the mercies of a free market? Will we then fill the Central Alberta’s most parklike urban area with homes on scenic closes with nearby shopping centres? Or will we take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to include ideas that can create a legacy, something other cities will envy and even copy? For instance, early on, a future city council could designate space for the cultural centre that Red Deer’s Native Friendship Society is planning to build. If it’s in the plan, potential neighbouring home buyers will be able to make decisions based on the plan. Early on, the city may wish to designate a supported housing project for homeless people, which would be away from the downtown core, but still easily accessible to the downtown services this group of people needs. Red Deer also needs a new major performance centre. There are parts of the Michener grounds that would be an excellent environment for that. Would that be a priority for a new city council? Rethink Red Deer already has plans for an urban homestead at the old cottage-style home sitting on about six acres of land between the north and south campuses of the Michener Centre.

They have already begun training people in techniques of sustainable urban agriculture and natural landscaping, which will be demonstrated at the Michener property for all to come and see. They plan to refurbish the house, with its wrap-around veranda, for which I can foresee no sweeter place on earth for an afternoon coffee or tea. I intend to enroll in their 2.5-day course myself, which is being offered at the end every month until August. If this plan is derailed by the minister’s closure of Michener, it would be grounds for revolt. The whole Michener Centre area is ripe for building a community with close physical ties to the downtown. There is room for thousands of new residents who will not have to drive a car for every conceivable family errand — some of whom may not need (or could afford) a car at all. It also has proximity to the proposed ring road, making travel in an out of Red Deer very simple indeed. But we have to decide what it is we want our city to be — generations from now, over and above being a commendable place to live and work. But first, we have a sacred commitment to fill, to 125 current Michener residents, their families and their caregivers. That should be meat for any number of election forums. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at www.readersadvocate.blogspot.ca

LETTERS Let the government know if you’re unhappy with the budget The recent Alberta budget seeks to deal with our province’s financial situation by downloading costs as opposed to addressing the real issue. Moreover, the premier and cabinet fail to comprehend that there is only one taxpayer and that she/he has only one pocket. Were we to cite education funding, as an example, we see a net reduction in grants. Local boards’ only recourse is to increase local fees — whether they are disguised as student fees, book rentals, transportation supplements or as a lunch-time monitoring assessment. Why have Ms. Redford and Mr. Horner not addressed the other real problem, which is revenue? Consider the flat tax. As has been pointed out by Public Interest Alberta, Albertans who believe the myth that we pay the lowest taxes in Canada will be surprised to see that they are paying more income tax than if they lived in B.C. or Ontario. An Albertan with a taxable income of $1 million will pay $41,095 less than if they lived in B.C. and $75,157 less than if they lived in Ontario. However, an Albertan with a taxable income of $70,000 will pay $1,434 more than if they lived in B.C. and $919 more than if they lived in Ontario (PIA March 6, 2013 media release). And aside from the flat tax issue, we are literally giving our royalties away. Provincial revenue is the other — some would say major — half of Alberta’s fiscal problem. One maxim does remain true: the “Alberta advantage” continues. But the Alberta advantage exists for only a very select few. This brings us to the question: What can we citizens do? May I offer a suggestion? We can write, email or phone our MLA to tell him/her how unhappy we are with this budget. Don’t forget the premier, for she has recently said on CBC radio that Albertans are supportive of this budget. Please make a noise. I have. Will you? Doug Janssen Red Deer

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part of a much more ‘uncivilized’ way of life — a life where we too drank too much beer, stayed out too late, kissed each other in public and didn’t care what anyone thought. Over the past five years or so, I’ve made a complete transition from bachelor to family man. When I moved to Red Deer in 2007, I had no kids, no house and disposable income to burn. My buddies and I often spent two or three nights of each week out on the town. Somewhere along the way, my focus shifted without me really noticing. Amanda and I got more serious about our relationship. We bought a house together. We got married. I started choosing my clothes from the mens wear aisle. Movie dates and quiet Friday nights in pajama pants became more appealing than going to a bar. Our single friends teased us about becoming, ‘the old couple,’ but we truly didn’t care. Two years ago we welcomed our first baby and I don’t think I’ve been inside a nightclub since. I have many fond memories from my

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care-free bachelor days, but my priorities have changed big time. When the concert’s opening act finished, the lights went down and the headliner took the stage — that’s when the party really took off. The make-out bandits in front of us took it up a notch and everyone else stood up and started dancing and screaming, forcing Amanda and I to stand as well. I grumbled a bit, but soon got caught up in the concert atmosphere, swaying and singing along with the rest of the hooligans. I was carried away by the music and the excitement and, for a moment, I relived those fleeting feelings of uninhibited enthusiasm known only to young people recently freed from their parents’ rule. For me, that night out was a muchneeded kick in the ass. I’m only 30 now, but if I don’t want to become that surly old man yelling at people who step on my lawn, I’d best try to remember how it felt to be 20 years old. Leo Paré is the Advocate’s online editor. Contact him by email at lpare@reddeeradvocate.com or follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/LeoPare.

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Quebec party wants to honour FLQ’s Rose BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

LETTERS Voicing support for Barr’s comments on health-care I wish to support the comments made by MaryAnn Barr on the subject of health care printed in last Tuesday’s edition of this paper. A friend of mine waited nine months for a hip replacement, and another acquaintance of mine waited a matter of months, not years, for a knee replacement. Having lived in the States for three years because of a job transfer, I shudder at the very mention of private clinics here. The inhumanity of their health care system was shocking. Of course, it would only be the wealthy who would be interested in the establishment of private clinics in Canada. Sheila Pierce Springbrook

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Former FLQ member Paul Rose speaks to a group of students in Montreal on Dec. 15, 1988. After suffering a stroke, Paul Rose passed away this morning in a Montreal hospital, surrounded by his bec that snatched Laporte from the front lawn of his suburban home as he played touch football with his nephew on Oct. 10, 1970. Laporte, who was also Quebec labour minister, was found strangled in the trunk of a car a week later, a day after the invocation of the War Measures

We must work together to end violence against women Canada is committed to ending violence against women and girls at home and abroad. As we were celebrating International Women’s Week, we were also highlighting our national theme for 2013, Working Together: Engaging Men to End Violence against Women. Canada believes violence against women is an issue for all Canadians to address — women and men, girls and boys alike. We must all be part of the solution. This ground-breaking approach has led the Harper Government to launch a call for proposals to organizations to carry out innovative projects aimed at engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls. The Harper government has increased funding to the women’s program to its highest level in Canadian history, funding over 550 projects across Canada since 2007. Our government is taking action to protect the most vulnerable women in Canadian society — women in immigrant communities, women living in poverty, and aboriginal women and girls through national actions plans, new laws and essential women’s projects. Recognizing that the majority of victims of human trafficking are women and girls, the Canadian government recently launched a comprehensive National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking to ensure the safety and security of women and girls across Canada who are being targeted for sexual exploitation by violent traffickers. Aboriginal women and girls are the Canadians most at risk of violence. To address this urgent issue the government of Canada has developed a five-year national strategy aimed at enhancing the response of law enforcement and the justice system to cases of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, and supporting culturally appropriate victim’s services. Equally as important is our government’s legislation to give aboriginal women equal rights and access to their matrimonial property. Violence against women and girls takes on a heavy economic and social toll on society. Let us also pledge to work together — men and women — to end violence against women. Earl Dreeshen Red Deer MP

environmental impact of producing the plastic bottles is huge, even if they are recycled. Economics — The idea that we can, as a society, judge success in terms of continuous economic growth does not fit the real world. The model has to be based on the biological one — populations reach a carrying capacity, a size which uses the resources to the maximum. Once reached, there are only two options: the populations declines due to starvation, disease, etc., or it remains in equilibrium, where the birth rate equals the death rate. In economic terms this is, I believe, where we are at. The human population is at, or near, carrying capacity. So economic growth is also at this maximum. The danger, or inevitability, is that there will be socio-economic change — unrest, maybe even extinction. We as a species reproduce continuously and are ever closer to the inevitable social inequalities and unrest. We live in a finite space and our planet can only support so many. Computer technology — We depend on it at our peril. Kids today need to learn how to talk face to face, how to play in the real world. In a recent experiment, groups of Grade 8 children were given a basket containing a ball, a hoop, a bat and some traffic cones. Their assignment was to invent a game. They were unable to do so, choosing instead to “Google” the equipment in the hopes of finding a preplanned game. Have our children lost the ability to play? How many kids go out and build a fort or play hide and seek? And we do not do them any favours by registering them in highly competitive sports. The world is changing, but the kids who see past the “advances” and who embrace some, not all, of the old values will be the winners — the leaders and the future makers and shakers. So let’s throw out the bottled water, quit expecting the economy to grow and grow, and encourage our kids to read books and play. It’s the way for us to survive, in my opinion. David Mathias Red Deer

Where did this idea of Red Deer’s bike lanes come from? In spite of the danger of mingling bicycles with multi-ton motorized vehicles which has already caused injury to a family friend, I fear this is just the beginning of more hidden social dangers. In 2011, by unanimous consent of city council, Red Deer joined ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). On ICLEI’s own website (under Programs), they state, “Our campaigns, programs, and projects promote Local Agenda 21 as a participatory, long-term, strategic planning process that addresses local sustainability while protecting global common goods. Our programs and campaigns aim to link local action to internationally agreed upon goals and targets such as Agenda 21, the Rio Conventions, Habitat 1 & 2.” So then ICLEI is an administrative organization tasked with implementing Agenda 21’s sustainable development for the UN by hijacking the environmental movement. Cities pay dues to obtain direction from ICLEI in establishing local laws and requirements regarding their environment. I’ve found that ICLEI’s mandate eventually erases Readers, it is time we muscled up to the task of personal property rights and even steals land under a sustainable umbrella at local levels, even though thinking about where this society is heading. Educatthey refute this — because Habitat 1 & 2 determined ing ourselves is the first step, then we change our For $300 dollar loan for 14 days total cost of borrowing that privately owned land is a threat to social equity personal behaviours, then we might be encouraged is $30 dollars. Annual percentage rate is (APR)=260.71%. Limited time offer. to contact our MPs. and is not sustainable. Water — In the last 10 years we have been enAgenda 21 calls on all governments to regulate Downtown Co-op Plaza, Red Deer 403-342-6700 every potential impact that humans have on the trapped into thinking that water that comes in plastic environment. Are you prepared to be forced to ride bottles is somehow better than the water that we get a bike and be crammed into congested neighbor- out of our taps; water that we have paid to be cleaned hoods? Are property owners and businesses pre- and screened. In a recent pared to deal with water rights, zoning and land bacteriological study done restriction issues? Not to mention new scrutinizing at my high school, we determined that the number health care panels. You will have all this and more if radical environ- of bacterial cultures per mentalists and smart growth advocates have their 25 millilitre of water was way and all levels of government impose the policies greatest in water taken from a “bacteria filter” atof Agenda 21. In following Agenda 21 guidelines, some com- tached to the tap, followed munities in the U.S. have created radical policies by bottled water, followed towards land owners and rural farmers making it too by tap water (which conexpensive for them to maintain their livelihood and tained insignificant cultures). Furthermore, the land. During the U.S. Republican race, Newt Gingrich warned that Agenda 21 could potentially be used LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY to seize private property OF ALBERTA of American citizens and that there are groups who TIME LIMIT FOR RECEIVING want to take control of priPETITIONS FOR PRIVATE vate property and turn it CITY OF RED BILLS into publicly controlled DEER property. So far, 147 cities 1st SESSION 28th LEGISLATURE – 2013 in the U.S. have rescinded Celebrating 100 years of incorporation their memberships with TAKE NOTICE that the time limit 1913-2013 ICLIE due to many local for receiving petitions for Private groups getting involved to Bills, together with all fees and stop Agenda 21 locally. My concern is ICLEI’s documents required under the influence will eventually Standing Orders of the Legislative lead to extreme progresAssembly, expires unconditionally sive socialist control rein the Sunday, March 17 on Thursday, April 4, 2013. voking many of our rights and freedoms. City counissue of the cil needs to look behind W.J.David McNeil this green mask and see Clerk of the Legislative Assembly who’s there. Province of Alberta David Johns Red Deer

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MONTREAL — Convicted terrorist Paul Rose, who died Thursday of a stroke, is best known as an architect of the 1970 October Crisis, which saw political kidnappings and murder and troops flooding into Quebec. Now a member of the provincial legislature wants him recognized as a hero. Amir Khadir, one of two members of the prosovereignty Quebec solidaire, promises to table a motion in the national assembly to that effect next week. “This is someone who is significant to the independence movement,” Khadir told The Canadian Press in Quebec City. “You can share the reservations he had about his past in the FLQ, but no one can question his sincerity, his devotion, his integrity, his intellectual honesty.” The Parti Quebecois government refused to comment on the death of Rose, 69, who was convicted in 1971 in the murder and kidnapping of then-Quebec vice-premier Pierre Laporte. Khadir decried the government’s silence about the death of Rose, who had supported Quebec solidaire in recent years. “It shows once again the government’s lack of courage,” he said. “This is an important figure in the Quebec independence movement and I invite all sovereigntist members, including ministers, to publicly express their condolences.” The PQ has repeatedly distanced itself from the legacy of the October Crisis, one of the most tumultuous periods in Canadian history. PQ founder Rene Levesque was scornful of the FLQ and its members. He was appalled in 1981 when delegates to a party convention gave a standing ovation to Jacques Rose, Paul Rose’s brother. Paul Rose is best known to Canadians as leader of the Chenier cell of the Front du liberation du Que-

Act that sent Canadian troops into Quebec to back up police who were carrying out mass arrests. Rose died peacefully in a Montreal hospital surrounded by his wife and two children, as well as his sisters and brother Jacques, another former member of the FLQ. “His son Felix and his daughter Rosalie read to him from Un Canadien errant (A Wandering Canadian), the poems of Gerald Godin and Gaston Miron, and passages from Nous etions le nouveau monde by Jean-Claude Germain,” said Pierre Dubuc, who worked with Rose at l’aut’journal publication. The selections reflect Rose’s past as an activist for Quebec sovereignty and the promotion of Frenchlanguage rights. A Wandering Canadian is a classic song written in the wake of the 1837 rebellions. Gerald Godin was a renowned poet who became a minister in the first Parti Quebecois government. In recent years, Rose had been involved in the labour movement and advocated for convict rights. He was also a prominent speaker at a march last year in favour of Quebec students fighting tuition increases. His nomination in 1992 as a provincial New Democratic Party candidate in a Quebec byelection prompted an objection by the federal NDP to the use of its name. Rose withdrew because he was still on parole and ineligible to run. Rose’s first forays into Canadian political issues involved more baton-swinging than ballot-casting. In 1968, he was one of the rioters in the famed St-Jean-Baptiste Day clash that saw newly minted prime minister Pierre Trudeau staring down sovereigntist protesters from the reviewing stand as bottles flew. Trudeau won the federal election the next day. Rose was also was one of the organizers of the McGill francais demonstration in 1969 which called for the university to be transformed into a Frenchlanguage institution. That march erupted into clashes with police.

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Penashue quits over election donations BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Conservative cabinet minister Peter Penashue has resigned his seat in the House of Commons and repaid $30,000 in “ineligible” campaign donations from the 2011 election campaign. The intergovernmental affairs minister says he’ll be seeking re-election in a byelection now that he’s cleared the air. Penashue says an “inexperienced volunteer” in his organization — his official agent — was responsible for accepting the illegal donations. The campaign manager, Reginald Bowers, was subsequently appointed by the federal government to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, which regulates the oil sector. Bowers resigned from the board late Thursday, according to a board spokesman. “Although I was unaware of the inaccuracies in the return, I believe I must be accountable to the people who elected me and therefore I am stepping down as the member of Parliament for Labrador and will seek re-election through a byelection,” Penashue said in release. “I will also be stepping down as minister of intergovernmental affairs and president of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada.” Penashue is the second member of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet to leave in the last month. John Duncan resigned as aboriginal affairs minister after improperly lobbying a tax court judge on behalf of a constituent. Duncan, who was succeeded in his cabinet portfolio by Bernard Valcourt, remains an MP. A curt news release from the Prime Minister’s Office said Transport Minister Denis Lebel would take over Penashue’s duties at intergovernmental affairs. Lebel has acknowledged he previously held a party membership with the separatist Bloc Quebecois in the 1990s. “I would like to thank Mr. Penashue for his service as a minister and to the people of Labrador,”

Luka Rocco Magnotta appears to wipe away tears at preliminary hearing MONTREAL — The man accused of killing a Chinese student appeared to wipe away tears as more evidence against him was introduced at a preliminary hearing Thursday. Luka Rocco Magnotta has been mainly impassive during the four days he’s spent in a courtroom, sitting with his arms folded and listening without emotion. But on Thursday, he appeared to wipe away tears while a Montreal police investigator gave evidence. Shackled and sitting in a fortified prisoner’s box in a high-security courtroom, Magnotta lifted his hand to his mouth during testimony and rubbed and wiped his eyes from under a pair of glasses. Magnotta, 30, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying last May of Jun Lin, a Concordia University engineering student from China. Magnotta is also facing four other charges relating to the case. The evidence being heard at the hearing is subject to a publication ban. A second homicide investigator was among those

Unclear whether anyone checked cabin of missing couple, court hears VANCOUVER — The chief steward of the Queen of the North, whose staff was tasked with ensuring no one was left behind as the ferry sank off the northern coast of British Columbia, told a jury Thursday she doesn’t know if anyone searched the area where two missing passengers were believed to be staying. The trial for Karl Lilgert, an officer charged with criminal negligence causing death, has already heard from several crew members who searched various parts of the ship, but none who looked in the cabins on the starboard — or right — side of the ship’s seventh deck. That’s where a room was reserved for Gerald

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China names new premier Li Keqiang BEIJING — China is formally installing the Communist Party’s second-ranked leader, Li Keqiang, as premier, as a once-a-decade leadership transition nears its well-ordered conclusion. The largely powerless legislature overwhelmingly selected Li on Friday, a day after legislators appointed party chief Xi Jinping to the ceremonial state presidency. The appointments were foreordained after Xi and Li ascended to the leadership’s top spots at a party congress in November. Since then, they have signalled that they intend to combat widespread official corruption, try to lessen a wide income gap and repair the severely polluted environment — issues that are driving public discontent. The legislature’s annual session and the political transition reach their end this weekend with the appointment of Cabinet officials to manage the economy, foreign affairs and an increasingly fractious society.

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JACKSON FLOCKS TO FALCONS The Atlanta Falcons have found their replacement for Michael Turner by agreeing to terms with free agent Steven Jackson on a threeyear deal. The Falcons did not release the terms. The 30-yearold Jackson had 1,042 yards rushing and four touchdowns with the Rams last season. It was his eighth straight season with more than 1,000 yards rushing. Jackson has 10,135 yards rushing, the most of any active player. He set career highs with 1,528 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns with St. Louis in 2006. Turner’s average of only 3.6 yards per carry last season set a career low. The Falcons released Turner, defensive end John Abraham and cornerback Dunta Robinson on March 1.

Today

● Atom A hockey: Provincial championship at Lacombe, first game at 8 a.m., last game at 5:45 p.m. ● Atom C hockey: Provincial championship at Sundre, first game at 8 a.m., last game at 3 p.m. ● Bantam A hockey: Provincial championship at Stettler, first game at 9 a.m., last game at 7:45 p.m. ● Atom D hockey: Provincial championship at Consort, first game at 9 a.m., last game at 6 p.m. ● WHL: Edmonton at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium. ● Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Buffaloes at Red Deer, third game of best-of-five AMHL South Division final, 8 p.m., Arena. ● Senior AAA hockey: Stony Plain Eagles at Bentley Generals, first game best-of-seven provincial final, 8 p.m.

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● Atom A hockey: Provincial championship at Lacombe, first game at 8 a.m., last game at 5:45 p.m. ● Atom C hockey: Provincial championship at Sundre, first game at 8 a.m., last game at 7:15 p.m. ● Bantam A hockey: Provincial championship at Stettler, first game at 9 a.m., last game at 7:45 p.m. ● Atom D hockey: Provincial championship at Consort, first game at 9 a.m., last game at 6 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Edmonton, 7 p.m., Rexall Place (The Drive). ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley Generals at Stony Plain Eagles, second game best-ofseven provincial final, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Red Deer, sixth game of best-of-seven Northern Division final, if necessary, 8 p.m., Arena.

Rebels using final games to prepare for playoffs BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR The Red Deer Rebels close out their regularseason schedule with two meaningless games tonight and Saturday versus the defending WHL champion Edmonton Oil Kings. Whoa . . . let’s back up a bit. The games might be insignificant in the sense that neither team can move up or down in the standings — with the Oil Kings having clinched top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Rebels having nailed down fourth place — but they will serve as timely tune-ups for the playoffs, scheduled to open in one week. “They are important games for us in the sense that we want to continue to do things right. We don’t want bad habits to creep in,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter, whose club is 7-2-1-0 in the last 10 games. “We want to keep our confidence level up to where it is.” To that end, Sutter’s home-ice roster tonight will mirror the lineup that will take on either the Swift Current Broncos or the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 1 of a conference quarter-final next Friday at the Centrium. As for Saturday’s roster at Edmonton . . . not so much. For the second half of the home-and-home at Rexall Place, Sutter plans to replace No. 1 netminder Patrik Bartosak with Bolton Pouliot and will rest his top line of Rhyse Dieno, Turner Elson and Brooks Maxwell and the blueline pairing of Mathew Dumba and Brady Gaudet. “Depending on how we play Friday, we’ll do something different in Edmonton,” said the Rebels bench boss. “Some of our other players, like (defencemen) Riley Boomgaarden and Kevin Pochuk will get a chance to play.” For tonight’s game, the Rebels’ top line will remain intact while newcomer Jordan DePape will join the second unit with Tyson Ness and Wyatt Johnson. The other lines will have Joel Hamilton between Matt Bellerive and Dominik Volek, and Conner Bleackley centering Cory Millette and Cody Thiel. “Again, the biggest thing for us this weekend is just making sure that our structure is where it needs to be, along with our work and intensity,” said Sutter. “Those are the biggest things we’ll be looking at.” Sutter will also be focusing on his club’s special teams, in particular the power play. While the Rebels’ penalty kill is the league’s third-best, the club’s man-advantage units are operating at a mediocre success rate of 17.3 per cent, which is 17th overall. “We want to work on our special teams during these two games. Our penalty kill has been pretty good this season, but we have to continue to improve our power play, although its been better lately,” he said. “Through this recent stretch, the last 10 to 15 games, our power play has scored some pretty key goals for us. It has to provide momentum for you in a good way. It can never be a momentum-changer going the other way.” ● The Rebels’ first-round playoff opponent won’t be determined until Saturday. The Raiders currently sit fifth in the conference, two points up on the Broncos, who take on the lowly Regina Pats tonight and Saturday in a home-andhome set. Prince Albert, meanwhile, closes out with a pair of home games against the surging Saskatoon Blades tonight and Saturday. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Virtue and Moir trail rivals after short dance BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LONDON, Ont. — Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have major ground to make up in their quest for a second consecutive world ice dance title after a night that left Moir less than enamoured with the judges. Instead, Canada’s ice dance darlings tried to focus on the love from the crowd in what was likely their final competitive appearance at home. “This is probably my favourite competition of my career because I could care less what the 11 people think and more concerned about the 10,000 sitting behind them,” Moir said, on the judges versus the crowd, which actually numbered closer to 6,000. The Olympic gold medallists scored 73.87 points in their short dance Thursday at the world championships, and trail American rivals Meryl Davis and Charlie White by nearly four points heading into Saturday’s free dance. “That’s a pretty large gap,” Moir said. “It’s big. This is a big test, it would be easy for us to sit back and really point at the marks. What we’ll take back is the way we skated out there, the feeling of skating in front of a home town.” Davis and White scored 77.12. Russians Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitri Soloviev were third with 70.05. Canadian teammates Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje finished sixth with a season’s best score of 67.54 — despite being off the ice for a good chunk of the last three months. Earlier in the day, Canadian teen Kaetlyn Osmond finished fourth in the women’s short program in her world championship debut. Canada’s ice dancers had one noticeably wobbly moment in their skate to “The Waltz Goes On” by actor Anthony Hopkins. Virtue, from London, Ont., and Moir, who grew up 20 minutes north in Ilderton, Ont., were out of synch in their twizzles — side-by-side

one-footed turns that travel across the ice. Still, when the 25-year-old Moir wasn’t thrilled with the scores or the couple’s second-place result. “It’s a judged sport, it’s not like . . . we win the game by the amount of pucks we put in the net,” Moir said. “It’s 11 people who are going to decide and it’s out of our hands. It’s not like we’re not concerned about placement, we spend our whole lives working for this moment.” The 23-year-old Virtue and Moir have been like unofficial ambassadors for the world championships competing in the rink they know so well. It was clear who the crowd favourites were Thursday. About 100 Canadian flags plus dozens of yellow T-shirts — printed in support of the ice dancers by Ilderton fans — dotted the arena. But the two have tried to maintain their focus by pretending they could be skating anywhere in the world. They purposely didn’t try to locate anyone they knew in the crowd. “We could probably recognize a person in each row to be honest with you,” Moir said. Weaver and Poje’s return to the ice was remarkable considering Weaver broke her fibula when she crashed into the boards on Dec. 14. She only returned to the ice Feb. 7. “Oh my god. It was a dream,” Weaver said. “First we dreamt that we’d make it here, then we did. Then we dreamt that we’d have the skate of our lives, and we did. All of our silver linings just coming together. That’s the moment you live for right there. It’s everything.” The Waterloo, Ont., duo were given about a 10 per cent chance of returning in time for the worlds. “But I clung on to that 10 per cent like nobody’s business, I didn’t want to think of the alternative,” said Weaver, who wears special padding in her skate to protect her surgically repaired ankle that now has a plate and five screws.

Kings drop opening game, lose chance for gold KINGS FALL TO NANAIMO AT NATIONALS, OLDS COLLEGE WOMEN OPEN WITH BIG WIN BY ADVOCATE STAFF Mariners 87 Kings 75 MONTREAL — The RDC Kings hopes of winning gold at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association men’s basketball championships didn’t last long. The Kings dropped an 87-75 decision to Vancouver Island University Mariners of Nanaimo in their opening game at John Abbott College Thursday. “We ran into foul trouble early, especially to (Jacob) Cusumano and (Rob) Pierce, which seemed to take a little wind out of our sails” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger. “Following that we had to be careful with their minutes. We were able to get them back in but they couldn’t be nearly as aggressive.” The Kings jumped into an early eight point lead when they had everyone available, but the Mariners went on a 9-0 run to finish the first quarter and led 22-20 after 10 minutes. The Kings struggled in the second quarter, which proved to be the difference in the game as they managed just 10 points and

trailed 43-30 at the break. “We came out hard in the third quarter and narrowed the gap to four points before seeing them go on another run,” said Pottinger, whose team trailed 65-51 after three quarters. Once again the Kings narrowed the gap to six points in the fourth and had a chance to narrow it to four, but Ashaunti Hogan missed a layup and the Mariners came right back to score against the Kings press to make the gap eight. “That just about did it,” said Pottinger. “We had to foul to try to get the ball back, plus tried to use a press, which gave them some easier shots.” The Mariners won the game at the line as they hit 25 of 27 free throw attempts. Mariners head coach Matt Kuzminski praised his defence for the victory. “We had some jitters in the beginning, and that was normal,” he said in a press release. “I knew our defence would be key, but it took until the second quarter when we held them to 10 points.” Still Pottinger didn’t feel de-

fence was the difference. “We scored 75 points and that should have been right there, but the fouls gave them an edge,” he said. “As well they were ranked sixth, and should have been in the top four. Still we have to take on all comers. We had to beat good teams to win it. Now we have to look at third place.” Pierce led the Kings with 21 points while Lloyd Strickland added 17, Demaine Nelson 12 and Hogan 11. The Kings play today at 11 a.m. (MDT) against Keyano College of Fort McMurray, who lost 84-75 to Sheridan College of Oakville, Ont. In other opening round games Holland College of Ontario downed Champlain StLaurent of Quebec 72-61 and top-seeded Langara College of Vancouver stopped John Abbott 90-63. Broncos 77 Thunder 54 The Olds College Broncos rode CCAA player of the year, Jylisa Williams to an opening game 77-54 victory over the Algonquin Thunder of Nepean, Ont., in Truro, N.S.

Williams scored 14 of the team’s first 39 points as the Broncos grabbed a 39-27 lead at the half. She ran into foul trouble in the third quarter and sat out much of the 10 minutes, which saw the Thunder narrow the gap to 50-43. However, with Williams back on the floor the Broncos outscored the Thunder 27-11 in the final quarter. Williams finished with 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Melanie Hogue added 12 points and 13 rebounds and Jerri-Lynn Chisholm had 12 boards, Angela Driscoll had 11 points and Laura Belisle nine. The Broncos face top-ranked and defending champion Montmorency Normades of Laval, Que., in the semifinals today. The Normades downed Mount Saint Vincent University of Halifax 67-44. In other games Dawson College Blues of Montreal downed Vancouver Island University 65 43 and St. Thomas University of Federicton. N.B. defeated Fanshaw College of Ontario 76-53. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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CHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Overage centre Cody Sylvester is a valued member of the Calgary Hitmen, as dependable as a Swiss watch. The team captain is also one of the WHL’s top players and in fact is the current Canadian Hockey League player of the week. The 20-year-old from Kelowna recorded 12 points — including five goals — during four games last week while managing a plusminus rating of plus-8. Sylvester led the Hitmen to victory in each of the four contests and set a new team record for points in a single game when he scored once and added six assists in a 9-5 win March 5 over the host Saskatoon Blades. Sylvester is in his fifth and final season with the Hitmen and is currently 10th in league scoring with 87 points (39g,48a) in 67 games.

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WHO’S A CLOSER Tri-City Americans RW Malte Stromwall has sniped a league-best two overtime goals this season. The 18-year-old from Lulea, Sweden is the Americans’ second leading scorer with 19 goals and 63 points in 63 games.

HE SAID IT “It’s so, so important heading into the playoffs that you manage your game. I think this year, all the things that we went through, our mental state is excellent. We have the mindset now that we understand what it takes to win. That’s critical.” — Saskatoon Blades GM/head coach Lorne Molleken, to the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, in reference to the club’s miserable first half of the season that was followed by a franchise-record 18-game win streak.

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Former Red Deer Rebel and current Regina Pat Lane Schiedl is about to finish his WHL career but the 20-year-old winger is looking at his future opportunities with a chance to hopefully turn pro. The undrafted free agent has had a very good final season posting 39 goals and 78 points which has gotten him some looks from NHL clubs.

An insider’s take on Rebels’ awards The Red Deer Rebels will honour their linemate Rhyse Dieno for the team scorown prior to tonight’s meeting with the vis- ing title over the final two regular-season iting Edmonton Oil Kings. games, has to be the front-runner. Bartosak The coaching staff votes are in, the tro- could also be in the picture, along with phies are polished, and the winners — at Hamilton. least in the eye of this beholder — should be: ★ ★ ★ ★ Most valuable player — Netminder Patrik Bartosak, arguably the league’s Newcomer Jordan DePape best, is all but a shoo-in for the won’t be eased into his first prestigious award, with forwards game action in several months Turner Elson and Rhyse Dieno when he’s inserted into the Rebworthy of runner-up status. els’ lineup for tonight’s meeting Top defenceman — If the Rebwith the visiting Edmonton Oil els’ season ended in December, Kings. Haydn Fleury would be the In fact, DePape will likely man. But Minnesota Wild prime experience quite the workout prospect Mathew Dumba has reduring tonight’s contest and Satgained most of his form over the urday’s return match in Edmonpast two months and is a deservton. ing winner. “We’ve been very happy with Top rookie — Fleury should ‘Papper’ in practice, now the GREG be the man in this category, with next challenge is getting him inMEACHEM forwards Conner Bleackley and to games,” said Rebels GM/head Wyatt Johnson also getting sericoach Brent Sutter, who added ous consideration. the 20-year-old forward as a free Most under-rated — This is agent at the Jan. 10 WHL trade a difficult category considering the num- deadline. ber of candidates, but defencemen Devan “We can put him in a lot of different situFafard and Brandon Underwood come ations this weekend and try and get him as to mind, as does forward Joel Hamilton, ready as can be for the playoffs. We’ll play among others. the heck out of him and see what happens.” Fafard is the Rebels’ top plus/minus DDePape will play alongside centre Wyatt man at plus-12, while Underwood has pro- Johnson and Tyson Ness and will also see vided toughness and experience and is also at least partial special-teams duty. a plus-6. Hamilton is a leader in his own “He adds depth to our lineup and his right, playing most games with the determi- presence is going to allow us to play four nation of it being his last. lines, which is going to be really important Player’s award — This honour, which — with the first four games of the playoffs to as the name suggests — is decided by the be played in six nights,” said Sutter. “You Rebels players, could feature any number need four lines and six defencemen in the of nominees. The award, sponsored by the playoffs. Having him available allows us Red Deer Advocate, rewards the player to do some things we otherwise might not whose teammates see as the person best have been able to do. exemplifying the characteristics of heart, “But again, we have to get him through leadership and determination. the weekend first and see how he feels and Captain Turner Elson, who will vie with where he’s at.”

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Just as one door is closing for Lane Scheidl, others are beginning to open. The 20-year-old winger is slated to play his final WHL game on Saturday when the Regina Pats conclude their schedule against the host Swift Current Broncos. Although Scheidl has mixed emotions about the end of his junior days, he’s also excited about what the future may hold — in particular the opportunity to embark on a pro career. “It’s the route I want to go,” Scheidl said. “I don’t see myself going to school any time soon. It’s not like I wasn’t good at it or anything, it’s just not something I’m really interested in right now. “I want to lay it all on the line (to land a pro job) and, if I come up short of my dream, that’s the way it goes. You only get one chance at it so you might as well take a crack at it or else you always ask yourself ‘what if?’ ” An undrafted free agent, Scheidl has done his part to compose a memorable WHL swansong, recording 39 goals and 78 points this season with two games — including tonight’s meeting with the host Broncos — left in the 72-game schedule. NHL clubs have taken notice, but Scheidl is trying to leave that business to his agent so he can stay focused on the task at hand. “I don’t like to talk about it too much,” he said. “You hear stuff but you don’t want to get your hopes up. I think I’ve left everything on the table. I’ve had some interest so far but I’m just kind of weighing my options right now. “I’m going to wait until I’m done these three games and move on from there. But it’s exciting for sure. These are pretty important decisions on my life coming up. I’m definitely looking forward to it.” Scheidl’s opportunity is likely to come quickly after the Pats’ season concludes — if not in the American Hockey League, then the ECHL. Either way, he won’t have to look far for a reference. “I’ve had pro people talk about him,” said head coach Pat Conacher. “I’ve basically told

them the same thing I’ve been telling people all year, he has been our best player from camp. He has been the whole package for us (on and off the ice). He has great speed and a good shot. He goes to all the hard places. I have to believe the pro people are watching him and there will be interest in him.” Conacher took it a step further, insisting that Scheidl deserves a pro shot and has the tools to succeed at the next level. That’s due in part to the fact he has learned to embrace his “identity” as a player. “He started really buying into what he was (last season),” added Conacher. “He’s a northsouth guy with speed and power. You would find Lane early on last year wanting to stickhandle too much, going to the middle a lot. Now he will do that when the hole is there but he uses his strength and power (to) go wide. It’s maturity but it’s also buying in. ‘This is what I am.’ ” Scheidl enjoyed a breakout season in 2011-12 with 27 goals and 55 points in 70 games, riding shotgun with Jordan Weal. Scheidl admits he was motivated this season to show he could do it without the star centre. “That was always the knock on me — ‘He’s playing with Weal, he should be putting up those numbers,’ ” noted Scheidl. “I kind of took that personally and wanted to prove people wrong. “It has been a good year for me individually. I feel I’ve grown as a player and as a leader for this team. Hopefully I can use that moving forward and, when I get to the next level, not take things for granted like I did when I was first entering the WHL.” After arriving in the league at age 17, Scheidl bounced around the WHL, moving from the Vancouver Giants to the Red Deer Rebels in his first WHL campaign. The next year he was acquired by Regina, which is where his career ultimately took off. “I came here and (former head coach) Curtis Hunt threw me right in the fire,” added the Saskatoon native. “There’s nothing else I could ask for. Last year and this year have been great. I’ve enjoyed my time in Regina and I thank them for everything they’ve done for me.” gharder@leaderpost.com

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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers returned home from their ninegame, 17-day road trip buoyed by recent successes, relieved they’re still in the playoff hunt and confident better days lie ahead. The Oilers won their final two games of the trip — in Chicago and Colorado — to salvage what could have been a disastrous journey. After earning three of a possible four points in the first two games, the Oilers lost five straight and back-to-back shutout losses in Detroit and Nashville left them on the verge of losing their season. “We looked defeated, the energy level was low, there was no battle,” captain Shawn Horcoff said Thursday of the team’s position after their 6-0 loss in Nashville on March 8. So Horcoff, who returned to play two days later after missing 17 games with a hand injury, called a team meeting that cleared the air and may have saved the season. “It was the way we were playing, just the steady decline in our play and our mental situation,” Horcoff said of the reason for calling the team together before their 6-5 win in Chicago. “You don’t call those meetings all the time a but at that time it was a pivotal point in our season. We needed to turn things around.” The back-to-back road victories left Edmonton three points out of a playoff spot in the jammed-up Western Conference heading into Friday’s home against Detroit, the first of four Edmonton games at Rexall Place. “We’re alive again,” said Horcoff, who scored in both wins. “Going into Chicago we were as down and out

as we have been in a long time. To respond with two wins, coming home three points out of the playoffs a leaves us with a lot of confidence.” General manager Steve Tambellini admitted Thursday he was concerned how the club would respond after their humbling losses in Detroit and Nashville, but he liked the way Horcoff returned and the leadership he showed. “I liked the fact he came back and showed terrific veteran leadership and our guys responded,” he said. “That desperation card can be played with this hockey club and that’s what we are, a desperate club.” Tambellini said he’s encouraged that after 17 days on the road there’s a focused energy back in the dressing room. “The positive energy inside this dressing room is very strong right now,” he said. Goaltender Devan Dubnyk, who earned his first shutout to the season in Colorado, said the key now is for the Oilers to play the way they did to earn those two key wins. “We have to look at that trip and understand why we won the games we won and why we lost the game we lost,” he said. “I don’t think it’s a secret, it was pretty obvious. We cleaned up our own end, we started playing harder in our end, getting pucks out, which turned into possession for us and with the guys in this room if we have possession it should be a good thing on the scoreboard. We have to, from now on, consistently play like that.” Horcoff agreed the Oilers learned the type of system they need to play and how they have to play it — an uptempo style with a high intensity level, getting pucks into the offensive zone and playing strong defensively.

NHL realignment brings back some old rivalries THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are officially moving west in what NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls a “fan friendly” realignment that was approved Thursday by the league’s board of governors. “We’re very relieved, as much as we enjoyed those trips down south,” said Jets governor Mark Chipman. Other teams also get some of their wishes fulfilled and fans will not have to deal with as many time zone issues starting next season to watch their home teams play away games. But Bettman said the driver for realignment was the relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg. “But for the relocation, this isn’t something we would have undertaken,” he said. Dallas Stars president Jim Lites sounded just as happy, though. “No one is a bigger beneficiary of this than the Dallas Stars,” he said of the move which puts the Stars in the same division as Winnipeg. “We’ve spent quite a bit of time competing two time zones away in the West, which is always difficult.” The new format will feature two eight-team divisions in the Eastern Conference and two seven-team divisions in the West. The Jets will move into what is now known simply as Division B in the Western Conference, giving them a far friendlier travel schedule than they have now in the Southeast Division. The other teams in the new division are Chicago, Colorado, Minnesota, Dallas, Nashville and St. Louis. Detroit and Columbus will move to the two eastern divisions. Bettman says the league is still working on proper names for the divisions that will make it easier for fans to remember where the various teams are located. Trotz said realignment will cool his club’s rivalry with Detroit following some heated playoff battles. “We’re going to miss them, and our fans are going to miss them, because

we have a lot of Detroit people who have moved to Nashville,” Trotz said. “But at the same time, we’ll form some new rivalries.” The other three Western Canadian teams — Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver — are all moving to what is now being called Division A, with Anaheim, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Jose. Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are heading to what is temporarily billed as Division C in the Eastern Conference, along with Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, Florida and Tampa Bay. The commissioner says the new lineup will hold for three seasons, barring a move or expansion franchise which he said is not expected during that time frame. “We’ll deal with possible relocation and expansion if and when we find ourselves in those processes,” said Bettman. The final eastern division includes New Jersey and the two New York teams, plus Carolina, Columbus, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington. The Jets are the only Canadian team without a national rival in their division but Chipman says that was hard to avoid and he pointed out that under the new system, every team will visit every arena at least once every year. “What we’ve learned in the last couple of years playing in the Southeast is our fans like to see all the teams,” he said. “It would have been nice perhaps to play Edmonton and Calgary more often but we are going to play them, we’re going to play the Habs and the Leafs and Ottawa and Van and all those teams. . .The fact that we’re not seeing all of the Canadian teams as often as we might have liked is a very reasonable compromise for us.” Realignment will also create changes in determining the 16-team playoff field. The top three teams in each division will qualify for the post-season. The next two teams with the best records in each conference will earn wild-card berths.

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Phoenix Coyotes’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson skates past as the Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93), Justin Schultz (19), Ales Hemsky (83) and Ryan Smyth (94) celebrate a goal during third period NHL hockey in Edmonton on February 23. For the Edmonton Oilers, there’s no place like home. The Oilers will play 14 of their final 22 games at Rexall Place and have the chance to start rolling up some home wins in order to make a playoff push.

Alberta shocked by Waterloo in CIS men’s hockey championship opener THE CANADIAN PRESS SASKATOON — Daine Todd and Tyler Carroll scored back-to-back power-play goals as the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds scored three unanswered goals to down the Saskatchewan Huskies 3-1 on Thursday at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport men’s hockey championship tournament. Todd added two assists for the second-seeded UNB, while Antoine Houde-Caron had a goal late in the third period. Daniel LaCosta made 13 saves for the win. Jimmy Bubnick was the lone scorer for Saskatchewan, while Ryan Holfeld stopped 26 shots. The Varsity Reds were 2 for 5 on the power play, while the Huskies went 1 for 4 with the man advantage. Bubnick’s goal gave Saskatchewan a 1-0 lead, but Todd tied it 1-1 within the next six minutes. Carroll, who led the Atlantic conference in the regular season with six game-winning goals, broke the deadlock with 57 seconds left in the second. Well positioned in front of the net, the sophomore forward from Strathroy, Ont., one-timed a nifty pass from Neil MacNeil over Holfeld’s glove to com-

plete a perfect three-way passing play. UNB takes the early lead in Pool B and will rest until Saturday, when the Varsity Reds face No. 3 UQTR in their second and last game of the preliminary round. Fifth-ranked Saskatchewan takes on UQTR on Friday afternoon. Earlier Thursday, Keaton Hartigan made 42 saves as the No. 6 Waterloo Warriors shocked the top-ranked Alberta Golden Bears 2-1. Justin Larson and Blake Chartier scored power-play goals for the Warriors, who were outshot 43-13 by Alberta. Colin Behenna assisted on both goals. Torrie Dyck scored a power-play goal for Alberta with 3:30 left in the third period, but the Golden Bears were unable to put an equalizer past Hartigan. Hartigan was particularly impressive in the second when he turned aside 22 shots. “Keaton has been the heart and soul of our team during our playoff run and he’s one of the main reasons we’re here,” said Waterloo head coach Brian Bourque, whose troops settled for sixth place in the OUA East in the regular season with a subpar 12-11-5 record but made an improbable run

to the conference final in the playoffs. Unsurprisingly, Hartigan was named Waterloo’s player of the game.

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Hockey WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W LOTLSOL GF GA z-Edmonton 70 49 15 2 4 270 153 y-Saskatoon 70 44 22 1 3 272 211 x-Calgary 70 45 20 1 4 257 196 x-Red Deer 70 39 24 5 2 206 196 x-Prince Albert 70 35 28 3 4 224 225 x-Swift Current 70 34 29 3 4 197 189 x-Medicine Hat 70 35 32 2 1 232 234 x-Kootenay 70 34 34 2 0 195 212 Lethbridge 70 27 33 3 7 202 242 Regina 70 25 37 4 4 189 260 Moose Jaw 70 24 36 4 6 176 245 Brandon 70 23 39 4 4 185 278

Pt 104 92 95 85 77 75 73 70 64 58 58 54

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt f-Portland 69 54 12 1 2 314 159 111 y-Kelowna 69 49 16 3 1 293 172 102 x-Kamloops 70 45 20 2 3 249 178 95 x-Spokane 69 42 25 2 0 259 222 86 x-Tri-City 69 40 25 1 3 239 211 84 x-Victoria 70 33 30 2 5 215 248 73 x-Seattle 70 24 37 7 2 201 272 57 Everett 69 24 39 2 4 161 255 54 Prince George 69 21 40 2 6 173 256 50 Vancouver 70 21 47 2 0 193 288 d — division leader; x — clinched playoff berth; y — clinched division. z — clinched conference. f — clinched first overall. 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.

Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Minnesota 26 14 10 2 30 Vancouver 25 12 7 6 30 Edmonton 26 10 11 5 25 Calgary 25 10 11 4 24 Colorado 26 10 12 4 24

GF GA 64 64 68 68 64 76 69 84 65 78

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 26 20 3 3 43 89 64 Los Angeles 25 14 9 2 30 73 65 Phoenix 27 13 11 3 29 77 77 San Jose 25 11 8 6 28 58 61 Dallas 26 12 11 3 27 68 73 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games Montreal 4, Ottawa 3, SO New Jersey 5, Philadelphia 2 Calgary 5, Detroit 2 Thursday’s Games Chicago 2, Columbus 1, SO Anaheim 2, Dallas 1, SO Boston 4, Florida 1 Pittsburgh 3, Toronto 1 Washington 3, Carolina 2 N.Y. Islanders 2, Tampa Bay 0 Winnipeg 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 St. Louis 3, Phoenix 0 Minnesota 5, Colorado 3 Nashville at Vancouver, Late Los Angeles at San Jose, Late Friday’s Games New Jersey at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Nashville at Calgary, 7 p.m. Detroit at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s results Brandon 4 Prince Albert 1 Lethbridge 4 Kootenay 2

Saturday’s Games Washington at Boston, 11 a.m. N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m. Ottawa at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Toronto, 5 p.m. Montreal at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. Phoenix at Columbus, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 5:30 p.m. Anaheim at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Chicago at Dallas, 6 p.m. Detroit at Vancouver, 8 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s game Prince George at Kelowna, Late Friday’s games Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Swift Current at Regina, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m. Prince George at Kamloops,8 p.m. Seattle at Portland, 8 p.m. Tri-City at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. Everett at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Kelowna at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

8. Minnesota, Koivu 6 (Parise, Suter) 19:26 (en) Penalties — Kobasew Col (roughing, fighting, minor-major), Clutterbuck Min (fighting, major) 4:05. Shots on goal Colorado 9 12 11 — 32 Minnesota 13 19 8 — 40 Goal — Colorado: Varlamov (L,8-11-3); Minnesota: Backstrom (W,12-7-2). Power plays (goals-chances) — Colorado: 1-2; Minnesota: 0-4. Attendance — 18,989 (17,954). Rangers 1 at Jets 3 First Period 1. Winnipeg, Antropov 3 (Byfuglien, Wellwood) 1:58 (pp) Missed penalty shot — Gaborik, NYR, 11:17. Penalties — Del Zotto NYR (cross-checking) 1:46, Haley NYR (fighting, major), Stuart Wpg (fighting, major) 2:45. Second Period 2. N.Y. Rangers, Callahan 9 (Stepan, McDonagh) 1:11 3. Winnipeg, Miettinen 1 (Byfuglien, Clitsome) 14:52 Penalties — Antropov Wpg (interference) 2:26, Stepan NYR (hooking) 2:32. Third Period 4. Winnipeg, Ladd 14 (Wheeler, Jokinen) 19:21 (en) Penalties — None Shots on goal N.Y. Rangers 11 11 7 — 29 Winnipeg 13 9 11 — 33 Goal — N.Y. Rangers: Lundqvist (L,11-10-1); Winnipeg: Pavelec (W,11-11-2). Power plays (goals-chances) — N.Y. Rangers: 0-1; Winnipeg: 1-2. Attendance — 15,004 (15,004). Coyotes 0 at Blues 3 First Period No Scoring Penalties — Schlemko Pho (boarding) 2:20, Phoenix bench (too many men, served by Sullivan) 8:04, Boedker Pho (delay of game) 9:53. Second Period 1. St. Louis, Stewart 12 (Backes, Steen) 5:54 Penalties — Schlemko Pho (interference) 11:12, Schlemko Pho (interference) 15:09, Redden StL (hooking) 18:45. Third Period 2. St. Louis, Steen 5 (Stewart, Backes) 4:05 3. St. Louis, Stewart 13 (Steen) 14:31 Penalties — Jackman StL (slashing) 0:31, Sobotka StL (hooking) 5:32. Shots on goal Phoenix 8 10 10 — 28 St. Louis 16 5 9 — 30

Thursday’s summaries Saturday’s games Moose Jaw at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Regina at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Kamloops at Prince George, 8 p.m. Victoria at Everett, 8:05 p.m. Vancouver at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Portland at Seattle, 8:05 p.m. Spokane at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m. Sunday’s games Spokane at Portland, 6 p.m. Tri-City at Everett, 6:05 p.m. End 2012-13 WHL regular season National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 28 20 8 0 40 103 79 New Jersey 27 13 9 5 31 70 77 N.Y. Rangers26 13 11 2 28 65 64 N.Y. Islanders27 12 12 3 27 79 88 Philadelphia 28 12 15 1 25 77 87

Montreal Boston Ottawa Toronto Buffalo

Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts 27 18 5 4 40 25 18 4 3 39 27 13 8 6 32 28 15 12 1 31 27 10 14 3 23

GF GA 88 69 76 54 64 58 82 78 70 84

Carolina Winnipeg Tampa Bay Washington Florida

Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts 26 15 10 1 31 27 14 11 2 30 27 11 15 1 23 26 11 14 1 23 28 7 15 6 20

GF GA 81 72 71 77 88 83 72 78 67 105

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 27 22 2 3 47 87 59 St. Louis 27 15 10 2 32 83 79 Detroit 27 12 10 5 29 70 71 Nashville 26 11 9 6 28 58 61 Columbus 28 10 12 6 26 63 76

Ducks 2 at Stars 1 (SO) First Period 1. Dallas, Whitney 3 (Eriksson, Goligoski) 12:35 Penalties — Souray Ana (hooking) 14:17, Beauchemin Ana (cross-checking) 18:40, Jagr Dal (interference) 18:54. Second Period 2. Anaheim, Cogliano 10 (Holland, Winnik) 7:28 Penalties — Sbisa Ana (fighting, major), Fiddler Dal (roughing, fighting, minor-major) 4:25, Dallas bench (too many men, served by Smith) 17:20, Winnik Ana (interference) 19:58. Third Period No Scoring Penalties — Beleskey Ana (high-sticking) 9:28, Getzlaf Ana (hooking) 15:23. Overtime No Scoring Penalties — None Shootout Anaheim wins 2-0 Anaheim (2) — Ryan, goal; Selanne, miss; Getzlaf, goal. Dallas (0) — Eriksson, miss; Whitney, miss. Shots on goal Anaheim 11 15 3 1 — 30 Dallas 11 7 12 4 — 34 Goal — Anaheim: Hiller (W,10-2-2); Dallas: Lehtonen (L,9-5-2). Power plays (goals-chances) — Anaheim: 0-3; Dallas: 0-5. Attendance — 15,775 (18,532). Avalanche 3 at Wild 5 First Period 1. Minnesota, T.Mitchell 2 (Cullen) 3:04 2. Colorado, Parenteau 11 (Duchene, Stastny) 19:34 (pp) Penalties — McLeod Col (fighting, major), Konopka Min (fighting, major) 2:45, Johnson Col (interference) 14:48, Zanon Col (slashing) 16:18, Falk Min (holding) 19:01. Second Period 3. Minnesota, Setoguchi 7 (Cullen, Bouchard) 8:01 4. Minnesota, Brodin 1 (Suter) 9:43 5. Colorado, Landeskog 3 (O’Reilly, Johnson) 10:06 6. Minnesota, Koivu 5 (Parise, Suter) 11:12 Penalties — Koivu Min (tripping) 0:20, Zanon Col (tripping), Rupp Min (roughing) 9:30, Landeskog Col (tripping) 17:42. Third Period 7. Colorado, Parenteau 12 (Johnson, Zanon) 6:43

Goal — Phoenix: Smith (L,11-8-2); St. Louis: Allen (W,7-1-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Phoenix: 0-3; St. Louis: 0-5. Attendance — 17,852 (19,150). Islanders 2 at Lightning 0 First Period No Scoring Penalties — None Second Period 1. N.Y. Islanders, Tavares 17 (Moulson, Boyes) 10:22 (pp) Penalties — Killorn TB (slashing) 9:55, Streit NYI (hooking) 17:38. Third Period 2. N.Y. Islanders, Boyes 7 (MacDonald) 19:20 (en) Penalty — Nielsen NYI (holding) 11:31. Shots on goal N.Y. Islanders 13 9 7 — 29 Tampa Bay 6 6 6 — 18 Goal — N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (W,12-8-3); Tampa Bay: Lindback (L,9-7-1). Power plays (goals-chances) — N.Y. Islanders: 1-1; Tampa Bay: 0-2. Attendance — 19,204 (19,204). Blackhawks 2 at Blue Jackets 1 (SO) First Period No Scoring Penalties — Shaw Chi (fighting, major), Calvert Clb (fighting, major) 17:37. Second Period 1. Chicago, Oduya 1 (Kane, Hjalmarsson) 16:45 2. Columbus, Johnson 4 (Brassard, Dubinsky) 17:37 (pp) Penalties — Gillies Clb (tripping) 3:17, Brookbank Chi (holding) 17:04. Third Period No Scoring Penalty — Stalberg Chi (goaltender interference) 18:28. Overtime No Scoring Penalties — None Shootout Chicago wins 2-1 Chicago (2) — Toews, goal; Kane, goal. Columbus (1) — Anisimov, goal; Johansen, miss; Brassard, miss. Shots on goal Chicago 10 10 13 7 — 40 Columbus 11 10 3 6 — 30

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Capitals 3 at Hurricanes 2 First Period 1. Carolina, Semin 8 (E.Staal, Tlusty) 1:14 2. Carolina, Dwyer 6 (Gleason, Corvo) 8:17 Penalties — E.Staal Car (tripping) 15:56, Carlson Wash (interference) 19:11. Second Period 3. Washington, Crabb 2 (Volpatti, Alzner) 5:56 Penalties — Ribeiro Wash (tripping) 8:07, E.Staal Car (high-sticking) 20:00. Third Period 4. Washington, Ovechkin 10 (Brouwer, Backstrom) 1:01 (pp) 5. Washington, Ribeiro 10 (Ovechkin, Carlson) 17:44 Penalties — Crabb Wash (boarding) 6:21, Faulk Car (slashing) 7:52, Fehr Wash (roughing), Semin Car (roughing) 8:25, Backstrom Wash (holding) 19:44. Shots on goal Washington 11 6 8 — 25 Carolina 16 7 15 — 38 Goal — Washington: Neuvirth (W,2-4-1); Carolina: Ellis (L,4-3-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Washington: 1-3; Carolina: 0-4. Attendance — 16,810 (18,680). Panthers 1 at Bruins 4 First Period 1. Boston, Chara 6 (Krejci, Horton) 3:55 2. Boston, Bergeron 7 (Marchand, Seguin) 14:56 Penalties — None Second Period 3. Florida, Matthias 8, 3:10 (sh) Penalties — Gudbranson Fla (interference) 1:38, Horton Bos (high-sticking) 12:28, Boston bench (too many men, served by Thornton) 15:48. Third Period 4. Boston, Thornton 3 (Paille, G.Campbell) 12:43 5. Boston, Bergeron 8 (Marchand) 19:02 (en) Penalties — None. Florida bench (too many men, served by Huberdeau) 15:24. Shots on goal Florida 11 12 7 — 30 Boston 16 7 9 — 32 Goal — Florida: Clemmensen (L,2-4-2); Boston: Rask (W,14-2-3). Power plays (goals-chances) — Florida: 0-2; Boston: 0-2. Attendance — 17,565 (17,565). Penguins 3 Maple Leafs 1 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Liles Tor (interference) 6:54, Orpik Pit (tripping) 9:51. Second Period 1. Toronto, Bozak 7 (Franson, Kessel) 10:01 Penalties — Frattin Tor (charging) 4:47, Komarov Tor (holding) 11:47. Third Period 2. Pittsburgh, Dupuis 12 (Crosby, Kunitz) 12:42 3. Pittsburgh, Dupuis 13 (Kunitz) 17:50 4. Pittsburgh, Adams 3 (unassisted) 19:50 sh Penalties — Orpik Pit (tripping) 13:19, Orpik Pit (boarding) 19:37 Shots on goal Pittsburgh 6 10 12 — 28 Toronto 9 8 12 — 29 Goal - Pittsburgh: Fleury (W, 14-5-0) Toronto: Scrivens (L, 6-8-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Pittsburgh: 0-3 Toronto: 0-3. Attendance — 19,561, at Toronto, Ont. CIS Men’s Hockey Championship (tournament seedings in parentheses) Group A Team GP W L OL GF GA Pt Waterloo (6) 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 Saint Mary’s (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alberta (1) 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 Group B Team GP W L OL GF GA Pt New Brunswick (2) 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 Trois-Rivieres (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Saskatchewan (5) 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 Note: two points awarded for a win, one for overtime loss. Thursday’s results Waterloo (6) 2 Alberta (1) 1 New Brunswick (2) 3 vs. Saskatchewan (5) 1 Friday’s games Alberta (1) vs. Saint Mary’s (4), noon Trois-Rivieres (3) vs. Saskatchewan loser, 6 p.m. Saturday’s games Saint Mary’s (4) vs. Waterloo (6), 12:30 p.m. Trois-Rivieres (3) vs. New Brunswick, 7 p.m. Sunday’s game Championship First A vs. First B, 4:30 p.m.

Scouting report Rebels vs. Edmonton Oil Kings Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Centrium The Oil Kings possess a record of 49-15-2-4 and will finish atop the Eastern Conference. Edmonton is 6-3-01 in its last 10 outings and had won six in a row prior to Tuesday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the visiting Saskatoon Blades . . . The defending WHL champions boast an embarrassment of riches up front with C Michael St. Croix, who sits seventh in league scoring with 89 points (37g,52a), LW Dylan Wruck (22-63-85), C Henrik Samuelsson (32-4779) who this week signed an NHL entry-level deal with the Phoenix Coyotes, RW T.J. Foster (27-47-74), LW Trevor Cheek (31-28-69) and C Curtis Lazar (36-22-58), a possible first-round pick in this year’s NHL entry draft . . . Thirdyear D Keegan Lowe is the team leader in plus/minus at plus-37 and penalty minutes with 148 . . . Tristan Jarry leads all WHL netminders with a 1.63 goals-against average. He has a 17-7-0-0 record in 29 appearances this season, along with six shutouts and a .935 save percentage that matches Red Deer’s Patrik Bartosak as the league’s best. Regular starter Laurent Brossoit is fourth among WHL stoppers with a 2.28 GAA. He has a .916 save percentage along with a 38-8-24 slate and five shutouts. Injuries: Edmonton — RW T.J. Foster (lower body, dayto-day), D Ashton Sautner (upper body, day-to-day). Red Deer — LW Jesse Miller (upper body, indefinite). Special teams: Edmonton — Power play 28.1 per cent, first overall; penalty kill 87.5 per cent, second. Red Deer — Power play 17.3 percent, 17th overall; penalty kill 84.7 per cent, third.

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Baseball Spring Training AMERICAN LEAGUE W L 15 2 11 5 12 7 12 7 12 7 11 8 8 7 9 8 10 9 10 9 8 9 8 10 7 10 7 12 4 11

Goal — Chicago: Crawford (W,12-2-3); Columbus: Bobrovsky (L,8-6-5). Power plays (goals-chances) — Chicago: 0-1; Columbus: 1-2. Attendance — 15,009 (18,144).

Baltimore 9, Minnesota 4 Arizona 7, Milwaukee 0 Pct .882 .688 .632 .632 .632 .579 .533 .529 .526 .526 .471 .444 .412 .368 .267

NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Colorado 9 7 .563 St. Louis 9 8 .529 Washington 9 8 .529 San Diego 10 9 .526 Atlanta 11 10 .524 San Francisco 7 8 .467 Arizona 8 10 .444 Philadelphia 8 10 .444 Miami 7 9 .438 New York 6 8 .429 Chicago 8 11 .421 Pittsburgh 8 11 .421 Milwaukee 7 10 .412 Los Angeles 6 9 .400 Cincinnati 5 13 .278 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Wednesday’s Games Washington (ss) 9, Houston 7 Pittsburgh 5, Toronto 4, 10 innings Washington (ss) 8, N.Y. Mets 5 San Francisco 9, Cincinnati 5 Colorado 2, Chicago Cubs 0 Kansas City 4, Seattle 2 San Diego 8, L.A. Angels 6 Cleveland 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Atlanta 2, Miami 1 N.Y. Yankees 6, Philadelphia 2

Thursday’s Games St. Louis 5, Atlanta 4 Washington 6, Houston 3 Boston 7, Minnesota 3 Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 3 Toronto 17, N.Y. Yankees 5 Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1 Detroit 9, N.Y. Mets 1 Texas 6, Oakland 2 Chicago Cubs 8, L.A. Dodgers 1 Kansas City 5, Cleveland 3 Seattle 8, Cincinnati 7 L.A. Angels 12, Chicago White Sox 4 Friday’s Games N.Y. Mets vs. Atlanta, 11:05 a.m. Philadelphia vs. Tampa Bay, 11:05 a.m. Toronto vs. Detroit, 11:05 a.m. Boston (ss) vs. Baltimore, 11:05 a.m. Miami vs. N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Pittsburgh vs. Houston, 11:05 a.m. Washington vs. St. Louis, 11:05 a.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox, 1:05 p.m. San Diego (ss) vs. Kansas City (ss), 2:05 p.m. Seattle vs. L.A. Angels, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. San Diego (ss), 2:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. San Francisco, 2:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Arizona, 2:10 p.m. Minnesota vs. Boston (ss), 5:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Cincinnati, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss), 8:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss), 11:05 a.m. Boston vs. Tampa Bay, 11:05 a.m. Baltimore vs. Toronto, 11:05 a.m. Detroit vs. St. Louis, 11:05 a.m. Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota, 11:05 a.m. Miami vs. N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Texas, 2:05 p.m. Arizona vs. San Diego, 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. San Francisco (ss), 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Oakland, 2:05 p.m. Oakland (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. Chicago Cubs, 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Chicago Cubs, 2:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Atlanta, 3:05 p.m. Houston vs. Washington., 4:05 p.m. San Francisco (ss) vs. Cleveland, 8:05 p.m. World Baseball Classic SECOND ROUND GROUP ONE At Tokyo Thursday, March 7 Netherlands 6, Cuba 2 Friday, March 8 Japan 4, Taiwan 3, 10 innings Saturday, March 9 Cuba 14, Taiwan 0 Sunday, March 10 Japan 16, Netherlands 4 Monday, March 11 Netherlands 7, Cuba 6 Tuesday, March 12 Japan 10, Netherlands 6 GROUP TWO At Miami Tuesday, March 12 Dominican Republic 5, Italy 4 United States 7, Puerto Rico 1 Wednesday, March 13 Puerto Rico 4, Italy 3 Thursday, March 14 Dominican Republic 3, United States 1 Friday, March 15 Puerto Rico vs. United States, 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Game 5 winner vs. Dominican Republic, 11 a.m. SEMIFINALS At San Francisco Sunday, March 17 Group 2 runner-up vs. Japan, 7 p.m. Monday, March 18 Netherlands vs. Group 2 winner, 7 p.m. CHAMPIONSHIP At San Francisco Tuesday, March 19 Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League MINNESOTA TWINS—Optioned RHP Kyle Gibson and LHP Caleb Thielbar to Rochester (IL). Reassigned RHP Anthony Slama, C Kyle Knudson and INF James Beresford to their minor league camp. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Optioned RHP Chase Anderson, RHP Charles Brewer, LHP Eury De la Rosa and OF Alfredo Marte to Reno (PCL) and RHP Keon Broxton, RHP Eric Smith and RHP Zeke Spruill to Mobile (SL). Reassigned INF Nick Ahmed, RHP Josh Booty, INF Matt Davidson, C Ed Easley, LHP David Holmberg, RHP Garrett Mock, INF Chris Owings and RHP Bo Schultz to their minor league camp. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Optioned OF Eury Perez to Syracuse (IL) and RHP Nathan Karns, C Sandy Leon and INF Anthony Rendon to Harrisburg (EL). Reassigned LHP Pat McCoy, INF Will Rhymes and INF Matt Skole to their minor league camp. American Association AMARILLO SOX—Signed OF Adam DeLaGarza. GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS—Traded C Alberto Espinosa to Sioux City to complete an earlier trade. KANSAS CITY T-BONES—Signed RHP Aaron Tullo. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS—Released INF Ryan Mollica and C Landis Wilson. Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM—Signed INF Edwin Padua to a contract extension. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES—Placed C Justin Dunning on the retired list. ROCKFORD AVIATORS—Released RHP Mickey Cassidy and RHP Jordan Goldschmidt. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS—Named Brian

Smith pitching coach. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Signed G Jannero Pargo to a 10-day contract. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Agreed to terms with RB Steven Jackson on a three-year contract. CHICAGO BEARS—Signed DT Nate Collins to a one-year contract. CLEVELAND BROWNS—Agreed to terms with RB Chris Ogbonnaya on a two-year contract and TE Gary Barnidge on a three-year contract. DETROIT LIONS—Re-signed LS Don Muhlbach to a one-year contract. Announced the retirement of OT Jeff Backus. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed DL Ricky Jean Francois. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Released QB Matt Cassel. Agreed to terms with CB Sean Smith on a three-year contract. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Signed C Joe Berger and DB Jamarca Sanford. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed WR Danny Amendola and RB Leon Washington. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Signed CB Keenan Lewis to a five-year contract. NEW YORK GIANTS—Re-signed CB Aaron Ross. Signed S Ryan Mundy. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES—Signed CB Cary Williams to a three-year contract and S Kenny Phillips. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed DE Cliff Avril to a multiyear contract. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed OT Jeremy Trueblood. HOCKEY National Hockey League

BOSTON BRUINS—Reassigned G Adam Morrison from Utah (ECHL) to Providence (AHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Assigned F Rostislav Olesz to Rockford (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD—Traded D Chay Genoway to Washington for a conditional 2014 seventh-round draft pick. MONTREAL CANADIENS—Recalled D Jarred Tinordi from Hamilton (AHL). OTTAWA SENATORS—Signed D Troy Rutkowski to a three-year contract. Reassigned F Mark Stone to Binghamton (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTES—Assigned F Nick Johnson to Portland (AHL) and G Mark Visentin from Portland to Gwinnett (ECHL). ST. LOUIS BLUES—Assigned F Andrew Murray to Peoria (AHL). Activated F Alex Steen from injured reserve. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Recalled F Tyler Johnson from Syracuse (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Traded D Kevin Marshall to Toronto for F Nicolas Deschamps and assigned Deschamps to Hershey (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS—Recalled G Eddie Pasquale from St. John’s (AHL). American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS—Traded F Jack Combs to San Antonio for future considerations. MANCHESTER MONARCHS—Released D Matt Case from his professional tryout agreement. SPRINGFIELD FALCONS—Announced Columbus (NHL) assigned C Nick Drazenovic to the team. Signed D Thomas Larkin to an amateur tryout agreement. SYRACUSE CRUNCH—Recalled F Danick Gauthier from Florida (ECHL). ECHL BAKERSFIELD CONDORS—Loaned G Scott Greenham to St. John’s (AHL). STOCKTON THUNDER—Signed D Nik Pokulok.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Miami 49 14 .778 — d-Indiana 40 24 .625 9 d-New York 38 24 .613 10 Brooklyn 38 27 .585 12 Chicago 35 29 .547 14 Boston 35 29 .547 14 Atlanta 35 29 .547 14 Milwaukee 32 31 .508 17 Toronto 25 40 .385 25 Philadelphia 24 40 .375 25 Cleveland 22 42 .344 27 Detroit 23 44 .343 28 Washington 21 42 .333 28 Orlando 18 47 .277 32 Charlotte 14 50 .219 35 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct x-San Antonio 50 16 .758 d-Oklahoma City 48 17 .738 Memphis 44 19 .698 d-L.A. Clippers 45 21 .682 Denver 44 22 .667 Golden State 37 29 .561 Houston 35 30 .538 L.A. Lakers 34 32 .515 Utah 33 32 .508 Dallas 30 34 .469 Portland 29 34 .460 Minnesota 22 40 .355 Sacramento 23 43 .348 Phoenix 22 43 .338 New Orleans 22 43 .338 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot

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Wednesday’s Games Miami 98, Philadelphia 94 Indiana 107, Minnesota 91 Washington 106, Milwaukee 93 Boston 112, Toronto 88 Atlanta 96, L.A. Lakers 92 Houston 111, Phoenix 81 Oklahoma City 110, Utah 87 Sacramento 121, Chicago 79 Golden State 105, Detroit 97 Memphis 96, L.A. Clippers 85 Denver 117, New York 94 Thursday’s Games San Antonio 92, Dallas 91 New York at Portland, Late Friday’s Games Charlotte at Toronto, 5 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 5 p.m. New Orleans at Washington, 5 p.m. Phoenix at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Minnesota at Houston, 6 p.m. Orlando at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Miami at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at Denver, 7 p.m. Chicago at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Phoenix at Washington, 5 p.m. Charlotte at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m. Cleveland at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Detroit at Portland, 8 p.m. Memphis at Utah, 8 p.m.

Golf PGA-Tampa Bay Thursday At Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, Copperhead Course Palm Harbor, Fla. Purse: $5.5 million Yardage: 7,340; Par: 71 (36-35) First Round Shawn Stefani 33-32 — 65 Brian Harman 33-34 — 67 Tag Ridings 33-35 — 68 Brendan Steele 36-32 — 68 Harris English 32-36 — 68 Chez Reavie 34-35 — 69 Vijay Singh 34-35 — 69 K.J. Choi 37-32 — 69 Dicky Pride 37-32 — 69 Peter Tomasulo 36-33 — 69 Roberto Castro 36-33 — 69 Lucas Glover 35-34 — 69 Geoff Ogilvy 33-36 — 69 J.J. Henry 35-35 — 70 Luke Donald 37-33 — 70 Nick Watney 34-36 — 70 Patrick Cantlay 37-33 — 70 Billy Horschel 38-32 — 70 Marc Leishman 36-34 — 70 Scott Brown 37-33 — 70 Adam Scott 37-33 — 70 Jason Day 36-34 — 70 Jerry Kelly 37-33 — 70 Trevor Immelman 34-36 — 70 Justin Hicks 36-34 — 70 Greg Chalmers 35-36 — 71 Daniel Summerhays 36-35 — 71 Troy Matteson 38-33 — 71 Brian Davis 36-35 — 71 Colt Knost 38-33 — 71 Ryan Palmer 38-33 — 71 John Senden 38-33 — 71 Charlie Wi 34-37 — 71 Ryo Ishikawa 36-35 — 71 Sergio Garcia 36-35 — 71 Brendon de Jonge 36-35 — 71 David Skinns 38-33 — 71 Cameron Tringale 36-35 — 71 George Coetzee 39-32 — 71 Justin Leonard 33-38 — 71 Jason Dufner 34-37 — 71 Gary Woodland 36-35 — 71 Tim Herron 35-36 — 71 Charley Hoffman 37-34 — 71 Pat Perez 38-33 — 71 Brad Fritsch 35-36 — 71

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Vipers stay alive Another rookie steps up at Innisbrook with another win PGA GOLF

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BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Vipers 6 Wranglers 2 BLACKFALDS — A desperate team is suddenly a team with momentum. The Red Deer Vipers staved off elimination for the second night in a row Thursday, downing host Blackfalds 6-2 to cut the Wranglers’ lead in the bestof-seven Heritage Junior B Hockey League Northern Division final to 3-2. Game 6 will be played Saturday at the Red Deer Arena, starting at 8 p.m. If the Vipers win, a deciding game will go 24 hours later at the Blackfalds Multiplex. “We didn’t play our best and got down three games. But we realized it’s a do or die situation and I think any team in that situation is going to play with all their heart and that’s what the boys are doing right now,” said Vipers captain Braden Corbett following the Game 5 victory. “We’re showing a ton of character and all lines are going. We have everyone going right now and it’s working for us.” Kolton Gillett snapped a 2-2 tie with a goal midway through the second period, beating Layne Swier from the right faceoff circle with the Wranglers netminder down and out after making a save. The Vipers then put the game away with a trio of third-period goals, including back-to-back markers by Jeff Kohut just under three minutes apart. Corbett added an empty-net goal at 18:27. “Like I told the guys, the only thing we’re worried about now is the first shift Saturday and what we have to do shift in and shift out to get the job done,” said Red Deer coach Stephen Pattison. “I’m proud of the boys, top to bottom it was another 60-minute effort. The boys just continue to play hard and play for each other. That’s the biggest thing.” The first period ended in a 2-2 tie, with Cole DeGraaf and Chris Robertson (power play) scoring for the Vipers and the Wranglers getting goals from Jared Guilbault and Jason Bell. On Guilbault’s goal, the puck bounced in front of the Red Deer net and eluded Brenden Mandrusiak. The Vipers’ netminder more than made up for the mistake with a pair of crucial second-period saves, stopping Dylan Wiedmer on a partial break and then robbing Jared Kambeitz, who broke in alone. Mandrusiak stopped 30 shots overall after making 34 saves in Red Deer’s 5-0 home-ice win Wednesday. “Manny is playing unbelievable, he’s making the big saves that we need to keep the momentum going our way,” said Corbett. “We rely on him and he’s doing a hell of a job.” Layne Swier was busy in the Blackfalds net, turning aside 45 shots. The Wranglers were assessed nine of 11 minor penalties. And so the teams are off to a sixth game with the Vipers riding the high of two successive one-sided wins. “There’s been a shift in our attitude. I can feel it,” said Pattison. “In the dressing room, on the bench, there’s been a shift in attitude. The boys are starting to believe in each other. “We were in a deep hole and we’re starting to get out of it, but the job’s not completely done. We know Blackfalds is going to come out Saturday again and try to get this thing done. Hey, it’s playoff hockey.” Added Corbett: “The emotions are high right now and we just have to keep it rolling into Saturday.” The winner of the series will meet the Okotoks Bisons — who swept the Medicine Hat Cubs in the Southern final — for the league championship. Both teams will advance to the provincials April 4-7 at Wainwright. ● The Wranglers were minus the services of top scorer Jared Williams Thursday. The team captain suffered a shoulder injury in the third period of Wednesday’s contest. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Shawn Stefani is the latest PGA Tour rookie to look comfortable on a big stage. It just took him a little longer to get there. In breezy conditions on a tough golf course, Stefani never came close to making a bogey until his final hole Thursday in the Tampa Bay Championship. He rolled in a par putt from just inside 5 feet to complete a 6-under 65 and take a two-shot lead over Brian Harman. “Kind of fought through a couple of bad shots coming in — or not so great shots — and managed to get balls up-and-down and make a few putts,” Stefani said. “So all in all, today was a great day and looking forward to getting out there tomorrow.” There’s not many “bad” shots in a bogey-free round on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook, which some consider the best track on the Florida swing. The course played just more than two shots over par. Only 13 players broke 70,

and 25 players broke par. Harman came up short and into a bunker on the ninth hole and closed with his lone bogey for a 67. Harris English finished on the 18th and also hit into a bunker, except that he three-putted from 40 feet above the hole and had a double bogey. That gave him a 68, tied with Brendan Steele and Tag Ridings. Geoff Ogilvy, at No. 49 in the world and needing to stay in the top 50 the next three weeks to get into the Masters, was in the large group at 69 that included Lucas Glover and a pair of past champions in Vijay Singh and K.J. Choi. Ottawa’s Brad Fritsch is another shot back with an even-par 71. Calgary’s Stephen Ames had a 72. Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., turned in a 73. David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., had a 74, and Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., finished his round at 7-over 78.. Stefani is a 31-year-old from the Houston area who finally made it to the PGA Tour by finishing 16th on the Web.com Tour money list. He is playing new courses and staying in unfamiliar places, though he had at least a few examples of other rookies this year to show the way.

Russell Henley won the Sony Open, and another rookie (Scott Langley) played with him in the final group. Three others have played in the final group this year — Brad Fritsch at Torrey Pines, James Hahn at Pebble Beach and Luke Guthrie two weeks ago at the Honda Classic. “It’s great to see those guys play well, because I competed with those guys all last year and they all won — except Scott — on the Web.com last year a few times and they are all super nice guys, good players,” Stefani said. “Everybody hits their strides differently. I’m more of patient kind of guy, and just kind of wait for things to happen. I know eventually things will start clicking, and I’ve really been close to playing good all year.” Defending champion Luke Donald opened with a 70 and was angrier than usual, a testament to the course. Donald was poised to open with a great round, at 4 under with four holes to play despite missing three birdie chances inside 12 feet. A poor drive led to bogey on the sixth. His tee shot on the par-3 eighth rolled toward the back lip of a bunker.

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BRIEFS Tough day for Red Deer teams at provincials CALGARY — It was a tough day for Red Deer teams during the opening day of the provincial high school 4A basketball championships Thursday. The Hunting Hills Lightning dropped a tough 8380 decision to Bishop O’Byrne of Calgary on the boys’ side while the Lindsay Thurber Raiders lost 64-43 to Cardston in girls’ play. The Lightning face Lethbridge Winston Churchill in consolation side play today while the Raiders clash with Calgary St. Mary’s. In 2A boys’ play the Rimbey Spartans lost 76-52 to Calgary Christian. Joel Deal had 10 points and Marko Lohmann nine for the Spartans. In 3A boys’ action, Wetaskiwin dropped a 71-65 decision to Peace Wapiti of Grande Prairie.

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B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 15, 2013

White says Calgary getting another UFC THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Dana White says the UFC will be back in Calgary. The UFC’s first visit to the Alberta city was last July with an ill-fated UFC 149 card that was decimated by injury. White said the UFC would be back, but Winnipeg got the latest nod — with UFC 161 planned for June. On Thursday, the UFC boss said Calgary will get another show. “When we go back to Calgary, I’ve said it a million times, we’re going to deliver when we go back there,” White said. “Last year was the worst year in this company’s history as far as injuries and things that happened. And that was the worst card, not only as far a fights went but as far as fighters falling out of the card. Everybody on the

card fell out.” Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have also hosted UFC shows although Vancouver gave way to Calgary last year.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays quickly warmed up on an unusually chilly day. Josh Johnson allowed one run over three innings, Maicer Izturis had five RBIs and the Blue Jays routed the New York Yankees 17-5 on Thursday. Johnson, coming off a start last Friday in which he retired all 11 batters he faced, gave up two hits and struck out five. The right-hander is part of a revamped Toronto rotation that includes other offseason additions R.A. Dickey and Mark Buehrle. The biggest challenge Johnson faced was sitting in the dugout for long stretches during a pair of big Toronto innings on a windy day with a game time temperature near 60. “It’s something, hopefully, I can get used to this year,” Johnson said. “I don’t think I ever really been through something like that. That was crazy, especially the first inning, come out and do that. It was awesome, but not fun at the time. You want to get out there and find that tempo. It was kind of here and there, but it was a good outing overall.” Melky Cabrera drove in four runs for the Blue Jays, who led 15-1 after two innings. Cabrera had an RBI double and two-run double, and Izturis drove in three runs with double during the Blue Jays’ ninerun first against Jose Ramirez and Adam Warren. Toronto slugger Jose Bautista, who made two of the three outs during the 13-batter first, slammed his bat to the ground after striking out to end the inning. “It was a tough game to watch,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “We walked 10 guys, nine in the first two innings. There weren’t a lot of great things to watch today.” Izturis had a two-run single, Cabrera added an RBI single and Bautista knocked in two on a double in a six-run second that made it 15-1. Mark DeRosa had a three-inning solo homer. Kevin Youkilis hit a first-inning solo homer off Johnson. Ramirez and Warren combined to give up 14 runs, six hits and nine walks over 1 2-3 innings. Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes threw 26 pitches at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa during his first batting practice session since hurting his upper back Feb. 18 during a defensive drill. He is set to pitch Monday in a simulated game. “No physical issues,” Hughes said. “Just a hair off with my command, but I sort of anticipated that. I felt like the ball was coming out pretty good. It was

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Maicer Izturis hits a 3-run double off New York Yankees starting pitcher Jose Ramirez during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Dunedin, Fla., Thursday. actually good to face a hitter for the first time since the last playoffs. A good first step.” The Yankees haven’t ruled out Hughes missing his first regular season start. “I rather it be one start than a bunch that pile up,” Hughes said. “I feel good with what I’m doing. I’m going to make sure it’s right before I do anything.” Hughes went 16-13 with 4.23 ERA in 32 starts for the Yankees last season. “I think it’s a pretty significant step,” Girardi said. “We’ve just got to see where he’s at. It’s still really early to judge if he can be ready to start the season. I can’t tell you if he’s going to be there when we start or if he’s going to have to miss a turn and be there the second start.” Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia, the expected opening day starter, will make his first spring training start Friday against Miami. He had off-season left elbow surgery to remove a bone spur. Blue Jays reliever Sergio Santos felt fine one day after pitching in a minor league game and is scheduled to work in a big leage game Saturday. Santos, who missed almost all of last season after having shoulder surgery, experienced triceps soreness after an inning against Philadelphia on March 3. Santos expects to be ready for opening day. “I’m going to prepare myself, and get ready,” Santos said. “I feel great.”

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MONTREAL — One day after missing a scheduled public workout ahead of UFC 158, Nick Diaz put on a show. The often sullen California welterweight showed off his chatty side at a news conference Thursday, wielding the microphone like a talk-show host. Diaz hogged the dais, throwing out comments and interjecting whether there was a question directed his way or not. It ranged from the poignant to the bizarre. “(In terms of) craziness, that was a 10 out of 10,” UFC president Dana White said afterwards. At times, Diaz’s stream of consciousness monologues seemed to bewilder champion Georges StPierre. Other times, a stone-faced GSP seemed antagonized and appalled. “He’s in a different place than he’s ever been because he’s really mad,” White told reporters later. Normally as cool as a cucumber, St-Pierre (23-2) is jalapeno-hot going into Saturday’s main event. “He told me a few days ago ’I want to make sure when this is over he (Diaz) retires,”’ White said after the news conference at the Bell Centre. “I’ve never seen Georges like this before a fight,” White added. “He’s really nasty and short with everybody. “I got here earlier, they (the fighters) are all in the rooms, I went and said hi to everybody and Georges was weird. Georges just isn’t Georges right now. Not even close to being Georges.” There was no handshake after the two fighters posed for photos and they didn’t get that close to each other either. Dressed in a suit jacket with an open shirt, StPierre was occasionally amused, more often pokerfaced and sometimes upset by Diaz’ antics during the 26-minute news conference. Fellow fighters Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit, Jake (The Juggernaut) Ellenberger and Nate (The Great) Marquardt didn’t get a single question. Jonny (Bigg Rigg) Hendricks got one. Instead the casually dressed Diaz held court, reeling off a long line of beefs including his picture on the promotional poster for the fight — evidence, he says, that the UFC likes to portray him as the bad guy. “The picture of me is like from years ago,” he complained. “Can I get one buttered-up Photoshop picture in a magazine or on a poster? I’ve had plenty of ugly posters. I know they can do better than that but they’re not worried about it. “I hate to play the victim card but I like to think it’s not always my fault that I come off the way I do.” He got GSP going after looking directly at the champ and castigating him for saying he reminded him of the bully who used to taunt the champion as a child. “How many times have you had a gun to your head, Georges? How many times has someone put a gun to your head? How many of your best friends been shot through the chest with a .45? Or how many of your best friends (have) been stomped or put to sleep into a coma? “We all had to deal with these things in life.” An incredulous St-Pierre looked like someone had just given him a fork and told him to eat the journalist in front of him. “I’m sure my past doesn’t compare to Nick. I don’t even know why we’re asking this question,” he said when a reporter later asked him to respond to Diaz. “The reason why we’re fighting each other is I believe Nick is the best guy right now in mixed martial arts and I’m fighting him because he’s the best guy.” That led to another exchange between the two, with Diaz concluding that the UFC was selling “wolf tickets.” A bemused St-Pierre wondered out loud what that meant and he wasn’t the only confused one in the room. Condit, apparently either more streetwise or with a better vocabulary, whispered a definition. Apparently it is bull — a story that has no basis in fact. White did not disagree later, saying he is in the business of selling fights. But he noted that the UFC didn’t make up Diaz’s post-UFC 137 comment that St-Pierre wasn’t hurt, he was scared. Or that GSP had promised to lay a beatdown on Diaz, calling him the most disrespectful human being he ever met. It’s all music to White’s ears. “People are into fights where people don’t like each other,” said White. “You get excited for fights like this.” St-Pierre and Diaz also got into it when Diaz recalled how neither would give ground when the two ran into each other at a hotel some time ago. “You really think I’m afraid of you,” said StPierre, his voice rising. “Are you crazy in your head, man? I’m not scared of you. You’ll see Saturday if I’m scared of you.” One question later, Diaz went back at St-Pierre. “Why are you mad, bro? Because you’re full of (crap) and everyone knows it?” “I didn’t say nothing bad,” said GSP. “You started the whole thing.”

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Many curling rinks would have crumbled after making a significant error in the middle of the biggest game they have ever played. Not Rachel Homan’s rink from the Ottawa Curling Club. Her teammates dealt with the mistake head on last month and went on to win their first national women’s curling championship. It was a good example of the mental strength the players have built up while working with Dr. Natalie Durand-Bush, who serves as their mental performance consultant. The Homan rink quickly shook off the sweeping miscue and stepped up for a 9-6 win over Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones. “It’s definitely something that we’ve been working on for several years — the ability to manage distractions,” Durand-Bush said in a recent interview. Homan, Emma Miskew, Lisa Weagle and Alison Kreviazuk lost only one game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They will represent Canada at the March 16-24 world women’s curling championship in Riga, Latvia. The significant error at the Scotties came in the fifth end of the gold-medal game. With several rocks in play, Weagle misjudged her position on the sheet. Her vigorous sweeping caused her broom to dig underneath a stone just before Miskew’s rock made contact with it. The stone popped up in the air in a scene that even seasoned curling officials had never seen before. Two displaced stones had to be returned to their original spots and the Ontario stone was taken out of play. Weagle smiled it off but she appeared more anxious after the error. Her teammates were quick to support her and they quickly moved on.

In fact, Ontario scored a single point in the end for a 4-2 lead entering the halftime break. Jones tied it in the sixth before Homan scored three in the seventh for a lead she wouldn’t relinquish. “What we’ve been able to do this year is to talk about so many different ways to win,” said Durand-Bush. “Coming from behind, getting a huge distraction like that but still be able to perform really well. “We’ve accumulated a lot of lessons over the years, just so they have the confidence and the knowledge that they can win no matter what.” The team’s mental strength was even more impressive considering the players are in their mid-20s and were making their first appearance in a Scotties final. That fifth end could have snuffed their early momentum. Instead, Weagle became even more determined and her excellent sweeping helped Ontario pick up a key point. “She said she was extra vigilant, which had a positive effect,” DurandBush said. “The potential for things to go wrong was there but I think that they handled it very well.” Durand-Bush will join the Ontario team overseas. She has worked with the rink since 2006. “It’s definitely not an overnight thing,” Homan said. “Over the years just getting the experience and learning from our mistakes and just growing and maturing as time went on — and her helping us shaped that. “I think it really helped us out in the end in that final.” The 23-year-old Homan’s focus was obvious at the national playdowns. Her steely gaze and intensity were a constant throughout the tournament. She also came through when it counted. Homan threw for a sparkling 93 per cent in the final against Jones. Homan finished fourth in her Scotties debut in 2011. She said that she didn’t expect to

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Canada is scheduled to play its opening game against Scotland on Saturday at the Volvo Sports Center. Alberta skip Heather Nedohin represented Canada at last year’s world women’s curling championship in Lethbridge. She finished third behind Sweden and champion Switzerland. The men’s world championship is scheduled for March 30-April 7 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria. Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs will represent Canada.

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DAFFODIL CAMPAIGN The Canadian Cancer Society’s annual daffodil campaign is coming in April and people can pre-order the flowers before March 22. For $6 a bunch or $275 for a case, of daffodils, people can help the Canadian Cancer Society. All proceeds from the campaign go towards the Canadian Cancer Society’s fight against the disease. For more information or to request an order form call 403-309-5432 or visit cancer.ca.

PHILOSOPHER’S CAFE Putting the notion of giving offence to the test will be the topic of the upcoming Philospher’s Cafe. Facilitated by Red Deer College philosophy instructor Guillermo Barron, the event, which takes place on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the north nook of the college’s library, 100 College Blvd., will discuss Giving offence: how much is too much? Barron said the idea is to talk about what do we find offensive and how far are we willing to go to accommodate what one individual may be offended by. The public is welcome to attend. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

CORRECTIONS ● A news brief in Wednesday’s Red Deer Advocate on page C1 had an incorrect phone number. For more information on a women’s Fellowship with a Purpose event on March 23 at Deer Park Alliance Church, call 403-347-4733. ● A story about Red Deer’s domestic violence GPS project that appeared in Tuesday’s Red Deer Advocate had some incorrect information. The three-year project is being funded by Alberta’s Safe Communities initiative, not the Safe Communities Innovation Fund, which was a fund created by the initiative. The Safe Communities Innovation Fund did not come to an end as a result of the new provincial budget, but rather was only available for three years.

City budgets appear intact DROP IN PROVINCIAL FUNDING WILL NOT FORCE RED DEER TO RE-OPEN MUNICIPAL BUDGETS BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A $200,000 drop in provincial funding will not force the City of Red Deer to reopen its municipal budgets. City manager Craig Curtis said the dust has settled and the city has crunched the numbers from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI), the main source of revenue from the province, and looked at other grant programs affecting the city. The MSI numbers have remained relatively the same across the province. The city will receive about $17,067,119 on the capital side, about $200,000 less than in 2012 and roughly $1.2 million on the operating side, same as in 2012. This fell within the percentage change that shifted between municipalities depending on growth. Curtis said this will not cause the city to change its operating and capital budgets because the slight change was expected. “That was the best case scenario that we

could have expected,” said Curtis. “They recognized municipalities have already set their budgets and related to that.” The MSI operating portion will be phased out over three years. The funding will be converted into a grant program for collaborative projects. Curtis said the exact details on the grant program were not released. In the budget there is also an initiative working on a new longer term funding strategy. “We’ve been given three-year estimates but there is no complete commitment beyond the first year,” said Curtis. “What we see in the three-year commitment is likely the capital funding remaining the same and the operating funding being phased into that other program.” While the slight change to the MSI funding was to be expected, Curtis expressed concerns in other areas of the provincial budget. The province slashed municipal grants available through its Water for Life strat-

egy by 56 per cent — to $75 million from $170 million. “I am really concerned that our partners in that project are going to have to come up with additional dollars and it seems to be coming after the event,” said Curtis. He also expressed concerns over the axing of the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) and the Community Spirit grant. “A lot of groups (in Red Deer) rely on it,” said Curtis. “That has brought fairly significant dollars into this community. Many agencies rely on it.” On the bright side, Curtis said, the Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) seems to have doubled its funding, which may be good news for Red Deer. The forecast in 2012-2013 was for $93 million but it has increased to $200 million in 2013-2014. Depending on how it is split, it could have a real benefit to some of Red Deer’s transit initiatives,” said Curtis. “We will be watching that closely.” crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Fears for a nation in turmoil OPPOSITION SHOULD TALK WITH ASSAD, SAYS FORMER SYRIAN BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF The protests of the Arab Spring caused great upheaval across the Arab world, with disgruntled citizens causing the removal of entrenched rulers in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. But for the Syrian people who first engaged in nationwide protests against the rule of Bashar al-Assad on March 15, 2011, there has been no resolution, no upheaval, but a lot of bloodshed and an unclear future. For some in Red Deer, the daily stories of death, destruction, and mass exodus coming from the Middle Eastern nation reflect more than just another example of trouble in a region synonymous with it. Addy Yazigi fears for the future of his country. Born and raised in Syria, and with two brothers, a mother, and many more friends back in the country, he hopes for a resolution to the conflict. The restaurateur who studied and worked in the Syrian capital Damascus before coming to Canada in 2003 is sad to see the centuries-old city devastated by fighting. But he is fearful of political upheaval. “For me, I used to live a very nice life like so many people there . . . For me, for the people I know, they always say if the president is gone, we’ll be in trouble,” said Yazigi. The examples of other Arab Spring revolutions, where elections have brought in Islamist

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Addy Yazigi , formerly of Syria, in his restaurant in Red Deer.

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parties and greater conservatism, are examples Yazigi hopes Syria does not follow. A Christian, Yazigi does not want Syria to go “backwards.” He supports the current government of Bashar Al-Assad, who comes from the Alawite sect of Islam. “The majority of Christians are supporting the government,” he said, “because we have no issue.” Still, he hopes the opposition will accept the president’s call to come to the table to work out their issues. Yazigi believes a free election could still be held in Syria, where the people can decide whether to continue the 42-year Assad family rule, or go in a new direction. “If you go to buy something, you look at it, you buy it or not. Nobody will force you to do that. “If you have an election, you say yes or no.” Raad Al-Sammarrie and Ayam Al-Dulaimi also hope for

a diplomatic resolution. They believe Assad must leave, but that direct foreign military intervention will only cause more problems. As Iraqis, the couple has seen the devastating impact such intervention can have. They left their home country in the midst of war, heading to the Syrian coastal city of Latakia as refugees. They moved to Syria then for safety, and it was only towards the end of their four years in the country that the unrest began. “At that time, we were worried because the same in Iraq happened at the beginning. It was scary,” recalled Al-Dulaimi. The Red Deer couple, with their young sons, were able to come to Canada in June 2011, but they know other refugees whose immigration processes were not complete, and have now been postponed as the Syrian crisis has intensified. They keep up with the news

and are able to contact some friends still in Syria, some of them who speak openly about the conflict, others who are afraid to speak about it. “Because Syria opened her door to the Iraqi refugees, they believe the government gave them support and a safer place. They didn’t say anything. But now, the people don’t say anything because the situation is very serious. “You cannot imagine what will happen to you if you speak something against the government or against the other people,” said Al-Sammarrie. The couple believes finding a resolution will be a long process, but they believe change is a must. And they are very happy they now call Canada home. An estimated 70,000 people have been killed as a result of the conflict. Over one million Syrians have been internally displaced, and a further million have become refugees, crossing into Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt. Earlier this week, British Prime Minister David Cameron suggested the UK is considering arming the Syrian rebels. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

School boards have to look hard at future CAN LIVE WITH PROVINCIAL BUDGET CUTS THIS YEAR; NEED TO EXAMINE FUTURE OPERATIONS BY MURRAY CRAWFORD AND RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF

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Though the Red Deer Public School district can make do this year with the cuts outlined in the March 7 provincial budget, officials say in the long term they will have to examine program offerings and class size. Cuts from the provincial budget amount to $2.5-million less in the district’s funding, which has a budget of $110 million this year. Lawrence Lee, Red Deer public school board chair, said in the short term they can manage this kind of cut to funding, but in the long term it could have implications on programs and class sizes. “We’re talking about adjustments,” said Lee. “We’re talking about a review of our current programming, we’re looking at how our class sizes fit at the higher grades, not the primary level. “We’re looking at potential increases in class size.” The biggest cut came in freezing base instructional grants for three years and many other programs were also curtailed, trust-

ees heard at Wednesday’s board meeting. “We anticipate we’ll have 250 new students next year and that will mitigate the hit from the budget,” said deputy superintendent Stu Henry. “But there could be troubling consequences in the next few years. Our projections show those numbers will keep growing year after year. “In three years, we could have 600 to 800 more students, which is another whole school.” The province also cut the amount it pays for installing modular classrooms, costing the district as much as $350,000 for unbudgeted transportation, setup and construction costs. “It was a big surprise for Normandeau and West Park Elementaries,” said Henry of the schools which will get two modulars each. “We have to put those portables in because we need every classroom space we can get right now. You pile it on top of a bad budget and it’s not great.” The board will pay using capital reserves and advise Albeta Education of concerns over the change. “We’re losing funding in some important

initatives,” said Lee. Administrative costs were also trageted for cuts by the budget, but Lee said the school district was spared from the worst of it because of their structure. “Our jurisdiction is one of the lowest operating governance budgets in the provice,” said Lee. “We operate at 3.2 per cent of our overall budget. The province has now said school boards that operate at around four per cent of the budget will experience a 10-per-cent cut-back in that funding. “I believe we’re going to be able to make do for this year coming. But certainly, does it allow us to continue to operate in that fashion? I would say no. It’s just not sustainable.” Paul Mason, Red Deer Catholic Schools Regional Board superintendent, said they are still crunching the numbers from the budget and will share the information at the next board meeting in April. “We’re still seeking clarification from Alberta education on a number of matters and then we’ll be able to examine our budget in detail as we prepare for our next school year,” said Mason.

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BRIEFS 4-H Century of Cents Head, heart, health, hands — and, for 2013, cents. This year marks the centennial for the 4-H movement in Canada, and the provincial branch of the youth organization is setting out to collect one dollar worth of coins and 100 years worth of memories. In celebration of the anniversary, 4-H Alberta is asking clubs, leaders, alumni and sponsors to submit their reminisces from involvement in the club over the years. The movement’s Century of Cents campaign is seeking pennies from each of the last 100 years to accompany the memories, with the creation of a plaque featuring the coins and the memories the end result. Anyone with a connection to 4-H is encouraged to submit their memories along with pennies from the corresponding year (s). The deadline to apply is May 1. There are over 350 4-H clubs in Alberta and approximately 60 in Central Alberta. Further centennial celebrations in the region are pitted for the fall. Clubs across the country are also engaged in a year-long campaign raising funds and collecting food for food banks. Money collected in the province will be split equally between food banks and the Alberta 4-H Legacy Fund. Application forms for the Century of Cents initiative are available at www.4h.ab.ca.

Pillage of the Villlage at Olds Feast like royalty, tip tankards of ale and support the Olds Municipal Library at its upcoming Pillage The Village event. The medieval event on May 11 features food and drink, a marketplace with vendors and a costume contest for peasant, merchant and nobility. Those classes — and their ticket prices ranging from $30 to $60 — also determine seating closest to entertainers or tavern and whether the meal is eaten with cutlery. Entertainment will be a tournament of archery, tilting, a form of jousting with metal rings, and mélee staff fighting with poles. Entry is $5 at the event with the tournament’s winner taking home half of the entries’ prize purse. The event at the Olds Sportsplex starts at 6 p.m. with feasting at 7 p.m. and entertainment and tournament at 8:30 p.m. Library manager Lesley Winfield said proceeds from the first annual will benefit library programs and help purchase library materials. “This is our first time trying it and we’re really excited.” Tickets are available at the library and on the event’s website www.pillagethevillage.ca as are costume ideas.

Meltdown Challenge drops weight Red Deer got a little lighter recently, and now some students will get the chance to become fitter. As part of an effort across Fit Body Boot Camp fitness franchises in North America, Red Deer’s One-to-1 Fitness hosted the 1,000-pound Meltdown Challenge from January to February. The more than 50 registrants in the initiative surpassed the goal of collectively losing 1,000 pounds, losing 1,437 in total. The project also raised approximately $2,500 from registration fees, money that, through a partnership with Red Deer’s Connected Fitness Solutions, went

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Allan Martin of Shunda Const. takes a measurement as he and his coworkers work to complete an extensive renovation project at Heritage Ranch. The renovation to the venue will see a total rebuild to the dining room and kitchen areas of the Ranch buildings. Although the dining room is closed during the renovation other services including trail rides and wagon rides are still operating during the construction. towards the purchase of fitness equipment for the Innisfail Middle School. This was the first time the challenge was run, with the hope that it can become an annual occurrence.

October hearing in drug, weapons case A preliminary hearing goes in October for a woman facing drugs and weapons charges after a traffic stop in Red Deer last October. Sylvan Lake resident Summer Brook Kreiser, 30, and Brian Randall Buxton, 32, of Red Deer were arrested on Oct. 23 by police following up on a drug investigation at a house in the Inglewood subdivision. Kreiser and Buxton were both charged with possession of drugs for trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime and possession of a weapon for a dangerous use. Buxton was also charged with simple possession of illegal drugs. Red Deer City RCMP allege seizing saleable quantities of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, oxycontin and diazipam as well as a baseball bat and bear spray. Police allege that Kreiser was driving the pickup truck when they pulled it over. In Red Deer provincial court on Thursday, defence counsel Will Willms entered pleas of not guilty for Kreiser, who was not present in the courtroom. Willms asked that she be tried by Court of Queen’s Bench judge alone with a preliminary hearing beforehand. Preliminary hearings are normally requested to determine if the Crown has enough evidence to proceed to to trial. Buxton entered his plea earlier on and is to

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New house prices rise slightly OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says its price index for new homes rose 0.1 per cent in January, following a 0.2 per cent increase in December. The agency says the metropolitan region of Toronto and Oshawa, as well as the Calgary region, were the top contributors to the increase. Builders cited market conditions as the primary reason for higher prices in Toronto and Oshawa, while increased material and labour costs contributed to higher prices in Calgary. The largest monthly price advance in January occurred in Charlottetown, where prices rose 1.0 per cent as builders returned to list prices after having reported lower negotiated selling prices the previous month. New home prices fell 0.1 per cent in the combined region of Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, as well as in Kitchener— Cambridge—Waterloo, Edmonton and Vancouver.

Net foreign debt down OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s net foreign debt fell $4.8 billion to $288.6 billion at the end of the fourth quarter. The agency says the drop reflects the effect of a weaker Canadian dollar on international assets and liabilities as well as lower inflows of funds from abroad in the quarter. Canada’s net foreign debt has generally trended upward since the second quarter of 2007 and now stands $11.7 billion higher than at the end of 2011. However, Statistics Canada says it remains below its post-recession peak of $300.3 billion Canada’s international assets were up $79.4 billion at $2.375 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter. The country’s international liabilities also rose — by $74.6 billion — to $2.663 trillion. — The Canadian Press

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Speaking up and farming on YOUNG FARMERS CALLED UPON TO MAKE VOICES HEARD BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Young farmers are being urged to speak out. The Bashaw-based FarmOn Foundation has launched a campaign called Farm Voices. It wants young farmers to submit photos and messages that can then be streamed on the FarmOn Foundation’s website on April 22, which is Earth Day. “What we wanted to achieve from the movement is a glimpse of the farmer’s life through their eyes, and allow others to better understand how agriculture impacts their daily lives with respect to things like food and environment and economies and that sort of thing,” said Jackie Northey, the foundation’s executive director. Northey said contributors are being asked to focus on three themes: what they love about farming, challenges they face as farmers, and how they care for their land and livestock. The photos and messages they provide can then be posted onto Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest with the hashtag #FarmVoices, and the FarmOn Foundation’s search engine will find and compile them. She said that this is a simple way for young farmers to connect with the public, instead of being overshadowed by special interest groups like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). “Farmers are kind of quiet,

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hard-working individuals, and they don’t always tell their stories. And then what happens, unfortunately, is that other people do.” One of the messages the FarmOn Foundation wants to get out is that farmers feed the world but face growing challenges and are declining in number. More than 70 per cent of young farmers work 40 or more hours a week in off-farm jobs to support their agricultural operations, said the organization.

To promote the campaign, the FarmOn Foundation has posted a video on YouTube entitled #FarmVoices — It’s Our Turn. Produced by students at Lakeland College, the threeminute and 43-second clip depicts young farmers in a variety of settings and describes how change occurs when people speak up. Released on Feb. 22, the video has attracted 35,000 views and positive feedback from around the globe, said Northey.

“It seems like agriculture has the same challenges and issues all across the world.” Arrangements are already being made to put some of the Farm Voices submissions into an exhibit that could then be used to generate money for a development fund for young farmers, said Northey. The FarmOn Foundation’s website, including a link to the Farm Voices video and information about the campaign, can be found at www.FarmOn.com. hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

Developing a new taste for barley TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL SEEN FOR BARLEY AS FOOD PRODUCT BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR In Alberta, barley is closely tied to beef and beer. But the cereal crop has tremendous potential as a food product for people, says the chairman of the Alberta Barley Commission. Matt Sawyer shared this view in Lacombe on Thursday during a presentation hosted by the Alberta Barley Commission, Rahr Malting Co. and Dow AgroSciences. “We see the food barley market as a real potential for growth for us in the future,” said Sawyer, who farms near Acme. Much of this enthusiasm stems from Health Canada’s decision in July to allow the health benefits of barley products to be publicized. Specifically, the department has accepted scientific evidence that the consumption of barley betaglucan can reduce blood cholesterol, and lower the risk of heart disease. The Alberta Barley Commission is now working to spread the word with consumers, in hopes that this will generate demand from food retailers. “We need to get the ball rolling on bringing barley to grocery store shelves and making consumers want the product on a consistent basis,” said Sawyer. The domestic food market isn’t the only one that the commission is eyeing. It’s also trying to get Alberta barley onto dinner plates in Asia. “We know there’s a lot of barley that’s consumed in the Asian

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Alberta Barley Commission chair Matt Sawyer samples some beer from Big Rock Brewery, with the help of Big Rock rep Cody Will, during a barley producer event in Lacombe on Thursday. countries,” said Sawyer. “It’s an opportunity for us to get into that market.” Other non-traditional markets for barley are being explored at the University of Alberta. Lingyun Chen, an assistant professor in plant protein chemistry and technology there, has concluded that barley protein is a good emulsifier and encapsulation material. ªThis could open the door for it to be used as an emulsifying agent for food and cosmetic products, and to encapsulate neutraceuticals. The Alberta Barley Commission has been helping to fund Chen’s research.

Currently, the livestock feed market consumes about 88 per cent of the barley produced in Alberta, with the malting industry accounting for most of the rest, said Sawyer. The commission continues to support these traditional uses, and is funding research and marketing efforts related to them. But it’s tough not to be enthused about the alternatives. “It’s an untapped market and it’s exciting,” said Sawyer. For now, farmers can hedge their bets. Dual-purpose barleys have and are being developed that can be sold into more than one market. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Corrigan returns to Servus board A Red Deer woman has been returned to Servus Credit Union’s board of directors. Amy Corrigan was reelected by credit union members during a February vote. The results were announced at Servus’s annual general meeting in Edmonton on Monday. Also elected to threeyear terms were Dianne Brown of Spruce Grove, Perry Dooley of Medicine Hat and John Lamb of Edmonton. They join existing directors Darcy Mykytyshyn of Red Deer, William J. (Bill) Anhorn of Medicine Hat, Sam Cooper of Edmonton, Peter Elzinga of Edmonton, Doug Hastings of Calgary, Jonathon Holt of Edmonton, Penny Reeves of St. Albert and Alison Starke of Lloydminster. Hastings was appointed chair and Reeves vice-chair. Mykytyshyn was named chair of the board’s governance and human resources committee. Servus, which has nearly 390,000 members, operates from more than 100 locations in 62 communities.

Budget to centre on fixing labour shortages BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Next week’s federal budget will centre on fixing labour shortages and enhancing workforce skills, but don’t expect new subsidies or training funds. Rather, the government recognizes that progress on matching skills with job openings will require close co-operation with the provinces and private sector. And if the recent report from the House of Commons human resources committee is a guide, Ottawa will focus on better dissemination of labour market information and encouraging co-operation among educators, employers, students and workers. Ottawa is also re-examining its $2.5 billion in annual transfers to the provinces for labourmarket initiatives to find ways to measure and improve the effectiveness of training and

‘WE MUST THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX BECAUSE WE NEED TO GET A BETTER BANG FOR OUR BUCK.’ — H UMAN RESOURCES MINISTER DIANE FINLEY

workplace programs. And it’s considering new ways to draw more skilled people with disabilities into the job market. “We must think outside of the box because we need to get a better bang for our buck,” Human Resources Minister Diane Finley said in a recent speech. “We must do different things, different ways, with different partners — or a combination of all three.” Business has repeatedly complained about the lack of skilled workers to fill job vacancies, saying productivity is at risk because they can’t find the right people — despite the large pool of unemployed workers in many

communities. “The single most pressing issue for members of the Canadian chamber and businesses across the country relates to the skills and labour shortages that are affecting Canada’s competitiveness,” the Canadian Chamber of Commerce said in its pre-budget presentation to the House of Commons finance committee. The quickest way to solve the skills gap is through more aggressive immigration and faster processing of temporary foreign workers, says the chamber. But while immigration may be part of the budget package, the government is likely to have a more domestic focus that will

encourage businesses to get more involved in training and skills development, said NDP human resources critic Chris Charlton. She pointed to the recommendations of the Conservative-dominated human resource committee in its December report. The document urged the federal government to improve the quality and distribution of its labour market information; to fund apprenticeships and summer job programs; and to give businesses financial incentives to pay for on-the-job training. The committee also called for more public-private partnerships, and a tax credit to workers who had to move temporarily for their jobs. And it called on the government to find ways to encourage aboriginal and disabled workers to join the workforce — both of which the government has said it wants to do.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 105.31 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 88.57 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.71 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.16 Cdn. National Railway . 103.09 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 129.98 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 77.49 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.65 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.20 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 33.67 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . 46.221 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.62 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.57 General Motors Co. . . . . 28.16 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.80 Research in Motion. . . . . 15.48 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 43.29 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 43.24 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 68.74 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.97 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 48.41 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 69.00 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.66 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 12.95 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Thursday as energy and many mining stocks advanced alongside rising commodity prices. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 55.80 points to 12,799.91, as the main index clawed back a chunk of Wednesday’s 134-point tumble. The TSX Venture Exchange slipped 2.75 points to 1,112.61. The Canadian dollar was up 0.48 of a cent at 97.82 cents US. U.S. indexes were also higher as the Dow industrials winning streak extended to a 10th straight session amid positive employment news that raised hopes the strong rally in place so far this year has a ways to go yet. The Dow industrials ran up 83.86 points to 14,539.14 — the eighth record high close in a row — as fewer Americans sought unemployment aid last week, reducing the average number of weekly applications last month to a five-year low. The U.S. Labour Department says applications fell 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 332,000. That pushed the four-week average to 346,750, the lowest since March 2008, just several months after the Great Recession began. The Nasdaq was up 13.81 points to 3,258.93 while the S&P 500 index rose 8.71 points to 1,563.23. Traders also focused on the S&P 500, which is creeping towards its previous closing high of 1,565. The strong performance in March has carried on a rally that started early in the new year after American politicians stopped the economy from going over a so-called fiscal cliff. The higher returns have since been supported by assurances that the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue with its stimulus programs, strong fourthquarter earnings, steady employment gains and an improving housing sector. That has left the Dow industrials up a solid 10 per cent in just 2 1/2 months as investors from around the world put more and more money into the U.S. markets. The April crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange shed early losses following the release of the jobless claims data and added 51 cents to US$93.03 a barrel. The energy sector rose 1.4 per cent and Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) climbed $1.26 to C$33.25. Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX:PRE) shares were down $1.39 or 5.6 per cent to $23.40 after the natural gas and crude oil producer

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.71 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 52.91 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.22 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.60 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 29.22 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.61 First Quantum Minerals . 21.83 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 33.14 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.91 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 71.94 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 8.12 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 41.81 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 30.09 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 26.59 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 34.79 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 47.22 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.77 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 50.41 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 33.25 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.40 Canyon Services Group. 10.06 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.64 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.660 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 20.43 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.06 announced a $23.8 million quarterly net loss equal to eight cents per diluted share. That compared with a year-earlier profit of US$80.8 million. Revenue rose slightly to US$1.05 billion from US$1.01 billion amid an unfavourable arbitration decision. The company might have to divert 10 per cent of its share of future production from a Colombian oil and gas field for 20 months to compensate Ecopetrol, a major Colombian energy company. The gold sector was also ahead as April bullion gained $2.30 to US$1,590.70 an ounce. Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) added seven cents to C$33.14. Telecoms were positive as Telus Corp. (TSX:T) gained 33 cents to $68.74. The Vancouver-based telecom announced a two-for-one split of its common shares, effective April 16 and subject to regulatory approval. The base metals sector was down 0.2 per cent even as May copper gained a cent to US$3.54 a pound. Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) declined 24 cents to C$30.09 while First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) gained 67 cents to $21.83. Utilities led decliners with Atlantic Power (TSX:ATP) down 39 cents to $5.52. Elsewhere on the corporate front, Pierre Karl Peladeau is stepping aside as president and chief executive of Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) and Quebecor Media Inc. but will remain with the companies to oversee corporate strategy. The new president and CEO of the Quebec-based media giant will be Robert Depatie, who has been president and CEO of Quebecor’s Videotron cable and telecom service since 2003. Quebecor shares fell $2.41 to $43.66 as the company also announced that its net income plunged to $9.2 million or 15 cents per share in the latest quarter, a decline from $85.4 million or $1.34 per share from a year earlier — mostly due to noncash items required under standard accounting. Integrated vacation tour operator Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX:TRZ.B) posted a quarterly net loss of $15.1 million or 39 cents per share on a diluted basis. That almost halved its net loss of $29.5 million a year ago. Revenue slid 2.8 per cent to $805.7 million. Meanwhile, the company reported an adjusted after-tax loss of $21.6 million or 56 cents per share in the quarter and its shares slipped 51 cents to $5.75. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 89.83 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 42.54 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 30.01 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 42.56 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.92 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.47 Penn West Energy . . . . . 11.30 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 1.060 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.81 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.51 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.72 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.83 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.14 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 51.62 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 64.23 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 60.13 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.14 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 27.97 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 34.39 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 27.25 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 45.79 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 64.13 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.43 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 77.14 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.47 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 61.59 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 28.57 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.75 close of Thursday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,799.91 up 55.80 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,112.61 down 2.76 points TSX 60 — 735.93 up 3.87 points Dow — 14,539.14 up 83.86 points, its eigth-straight historic close S&P 500 — 1,563.23 up 8.71 points Nasdaq — 3,258.93 up 13.81 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 97.82 cents US, up 0.48 of a cent Pound — C$1.5412, up 0.86 of a cent Euro — C$1.3295, down 0.13 of a cent Euro — US$1.3005, up 0.11 of a cent Oil futures: US$93.03 per barrel, up 51 cents (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,590.70 per oz., up $2.30 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $30.696 per oz., down 6.5 cents $986.88 kg., down $2.09 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Thursday at 1,112.61, down 2.76 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 150.97 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: March ’13 $1.90 higher $638.10; May ’13 $1.90 higher $623.10; July ’13 $1.40 higher $610.50; Nov. ’13 $0.40 lower $553.00; Jan. ’14 $0.70 higher $552.60; March ’14 $1.10 higher $551.80; May ’14 $1.10 higher $549.70; July ’14 $1.10 higher $547.80; Nov. ’14 $1.10 higher $536.60; Jan ’15 $1.10 higher $536.60; March ’15 $1.10 higher $536.60. Barley (Western): March ’13 unchanged $242.00; May ’13 unchanged $243.00; July ’13 unchanged $243.50; Oct. ’13 unchanged $243.50; Dec ’13 unchanged $243.50; March ’14 unchanged $243.50; May ’14 unchanged $243.50; July ’14 unchanged $243.50; Oct. ’14 unchanged $243.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $243.50; March ’15 unchanged $243.50. Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 305,040 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 305,040.

Telus approves two-for-one stock split BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Telus Corp. (TSX:T) has approved a two-for-one split of its common stock, a move that will double the number of shares outstanding but cut each one’s price in half. Telus says the split, which is subject to approvals from the Toronto and New York stock exchanges, will enhance trading liquidity and improve the affordability of shares for retail investors. Its shares closed Wednesday at $69.04 at the Toronto Stock Exchange. If the split had been in effect then, there would have been twice as many

shares valued at $34.52 — assuming no other changes. The Vancouver-based telecom says when the split is completed, there will be about 653.6 million shares outstanding. On April 16, Telus shareholders will receive one additional share for each share owned on the record date of April 15, 2013. After the split-adjusted stock is expected to start trading on April 17. Telus now has had just one class of common shares since Feb. 4, after a lengthy battled with U.S. hedge fund Mason Capital Management. Mason wanted the voting shares to be given a higher value when the two classes were consolidated.

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CALGARY — A TransCanada Corp. executive says opponents to the Keystone XL pipeline should consider one consequence of delays in building the oil pipeline — an increase in dirtier and more dangerous rail transport. Alex Pourbaix, president of energy and oil pipelines at the Calgarybased pipeline and utility company (TSX:TRP), says although rail has an important role to play in moving oilsands crude to market, there are downsides to consider. “For every mile you move a barrel of oil by rail, you emit three times the (greenhouse gases) that you do by moving it by pipeline and you have an order of magnitude higher risk of having some sort of incident, leak or spill,” Pourbaix told an energy conference in New York Thursday. “So from that perspective, I make the point that if you’re actually concerned about the environment, for long-haul movement of oil, you very much want to see that moving by pipeline.” Environmental groups opposed to the US$5.3-billion project have broader concerns about the oilsands crude that’s inside the pipe, which they consider to be much dirtier than other types of oil. They see pipelines such as Keystone XL as enabling oilsands extraction and have made them the focus of their campaigns in recent years. A draft environmental report from the U.S. State Department released earlier this month said the Keystone XL pipeline will have no impact on the pace of development in the oilsands — a finding pipeline opponents refute. Crude transport by rail is not immune to the sort of opposition that has

galvanized around pipelines. In January, 16 environmental groups sent a letter to Claude Mongeau, the CEO of Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR), warning that any potential efforts to bring oilsands crude across British Columbia by rail to the West Coast for export would “face major opposition and risks to the company.” CN moved more than 30,000 carloads of crude to various North American markets last year, and believes it can double that business in 2013. None of that oil is moving to the West Coast, since there is no infrastructure in place to move the oil onto tankers. In an email, company spokesman Mark Hallman said rail is an energy efficient way to move freight and that the industry has a good record of moving hazardous materials safely. Citing figures from the Rail Association of Canada, he said that while Canada’s rail sector moves more than 70 per cent of all surface goods each year across the country, it only accounts for 3.4 per cent of the transportation sector’s greenhouse gas emissions and less than one per cent of Canada’s overall emissions. “Rail complements pipeline in the movement of crude oil,” Hallman said. “Both modes are safe and the risk of accidental releases of product is extremely low for both modes of transport, with no appreciable difference considering both spill frequency and size.” TransCanada expects it will be another two or three months before U.S. President Barack Obama makes a final decision on whether to allow the controversial project to go ahead. By then, the regulatory process will have lasted about five years. If Keystone XL is approved before mid-year, Pourbaix said a late 2014 startup for the pipeline is possible.

Harper, French PM tout progress toward EU trade deal, but say obstacles remain THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says “considerable progress” has been made toward a free-trade deal between Canada and the European Union, but outstanding issues remain. “There remain some important issues to resolve, and obviously nothing is resolved until everything is resolved,” Harper said Thursday during a visit to Ottawa by French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault. “Obviously, we will only sign a deal when we’re convinced we have a deal that is comprehensive and in the best interests of the Canadian economy.” Harper and Ayrault both said an agreement with Canada would be important for the Europeans because it would provide momentum as they embark on separate free-trade talks with the United States. “It would be an added benefit to us to get this done long before the Americans do such a

deal,” Harper said. “For the Europeans, it would be important to get this beachhead to Canada in terms of its own ambitions for a deal with the United States.” Ayrault said a successful Canada-EU pact could have a positive influence on a future deal with the U.S. “It will not be without influence in terms of the current negotiations taking place between the European Union and the United States,” he said. “We do hope to be the leaders and give the good example with the success of this negotiation. We will be the precursors.” Ayrault said the remaining obstacles to the Canada-EU deal are in the agricultural and intellectual property sectors. Specific hurdles include opening European beef and pork markets and respecting pharmaceutical patents. “Things are progressing very well,” he said. “The most sensitive issues have to do with balanced exchanges in the

agricultural sector.” Ayrault and Harper discussed the pact during the French premier’s four-city visit to Canada, which began in Ottawa. Negotiations began almost four years ago. The Harper government was unable to deliver on its pledge to complete an agreement by the end of 2012. Last month, the European Union’s trade commissioner said Canada must change its positions for a deal to be struck, but gave no details. Karel De Gucht told a committee of the European parliament that he hoped the deal would be sealed soon. Don Davies, the NDP trade critic, said the government needs to show more accountability and transparency around the continuing negotiations. “The question for us really is whether or not the Conservatives can competently negotiate a good deal, and defend the important Canadian interests like supply management or our intellectual property regime,” he said.

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Curiosity rock test shows ancient Mars had right things for primitive life BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Drilling into a rock near its landing spot, the Curiosity rover has answered a key question about Mars: The red planet long ago harboured some of the ingredients needed for primitive life to thrive. Topping the list is evidence of water and basic elements that teeny organisms could feed on, scientists said Tuesday. “We have found a habitable environment that is so benign and supportive of life that probably if this water was around and you had been on the planet, you would have been able to drink it,” said chief scientist John Grotzinger of the California Institute of Technology. The discovery comes seven months after Curiosity touched down in an ancient crater. Last month, it flexed its robotic arm to drill into a fine-grained, veiny rock and then tested the powder in its onboard labs. Curiosity is the first spacecraft sent to Mars that could collect a sample from deep inside a rock, and scientist said they hit pay dirt with that first rock. Mars today is a hostile, frigid desert, constantly bombarded by radiation. Previous missions have found that the planet was more tropical billions of years ago. And now scientists have their first evidence of a habitable environment outside of Earth. This was an environment where microbes “could have lived in and maybe even prospered in,” Grotzinger said. The car-size rover made a dramatic “seven-minutes-of-terror” landing last August near the planet’s equator. As high-tech as Curiosity is, it lacks the tools to detect actual microbes, living or extinct. It can only use its chemistry lab to examine Martian rocks to determine the kind of environment they might have lived in. The analysis revealed the rock that Curiosity bore into contained a chemi-

cal soup of sulfur, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and simple carbon — essential chemical ingredients for life. Also present were clay and sulfate minerals, signs that the rock formed in a watery environment. NASA rovers Opportunity and Spirit — before it fell silent — also uncovered evidence of a wet Martian past elsewhere on the planet, but scientists think the water would have been too acidic for microbes. The ancient water at Curiosity’s pit stop — possibly a former lake bed — appears to be neutral and not too salty. It previously found a hint of the site’s watery past — an old streambed that the six-wheel rover crossed to get to the flat bedrock. Curiosity has yet to turn up evidence of complex carbon compounds, fundamental to all living things. Scientists said a priority is to search for a place where organics might be preserved. The drilled rock isn’t far from Curiosity’s landing spot in Gale Crater; the rover is ultimately headed to a mountain in the crater’s middle. Images from space spied signs of clay layers at the base of the mountain — a good spot to hunt for the elusive organics. It has been slow going as engineers learn to handle the rover, which is far more tech-savvy than anything that has landed before on Earth’s planetary neighbour. Over the years, Mars spacecraft in orbit and on the surface have beamed back a wealth of information about the planet’s geology. Scientists have also been able to study rocks from Mars that have occasionally landed on Earth. Since flight controllers on Earth will be out of touch with Mars spacecraft for most of next month due to a planetary alignment, the second drilling won’t get under way until May.

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This is to advise that in accordance with section 53.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act, Council of The City of Red Deer is amending Election Bylaw 3491/2012 to provide for the number and types of identification required, as outlined below, to verify elector identity, name and current address in order to vote in a municipal election.

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Any number of pieces of identification that in combination contain a photograph of the elector and his or her name and current address, as identified below:

Examples of Identification with the Elector’s Photograph Any document or card, bearing the individual’s photograph issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, e.g. Canadian Passport, Driver’s Licence, Citizenship card, employee ID card

Examples of Identification with Elector’s Name Alberta Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) card Alberta Forestry Identification card Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card Alberta Health Services Identification Band (patient wrist identification band) Alberta Natural Resources (conservation) ID card Alberta Service Dog Team ID card Alberta Wildlife (WIN) ID card Baptismal Certificate Birth Certificate Canadian Air Transportation Security Agency (CATSA) ID card Canadian Blood Services card Canadian Border Services Agency Canadian Passenger Accelerated Service System (CANPASS) card Canadian Border Services Agency Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card Canadian Border Services Agency Nexus card Canadian Forces Civilian ID card Canadian Forces Health card Canadian Forces Identity Card

Canadian Passport Citizenship card Canadian National Institute for the blind (CNIB) ID card Confirmation Certificate Credit/Debit card Employee/Staff card Firearm Possession and Acquisition License or Possession Only License Fishing, Trapping or Hunting Licence Hospital/Medical card Library card Marriage Certificate Membership card: e.g. Service club, community organization, fitness/health club, political part or retail outlet Old Age Security card Outdoors or Wildlife card/licence Pleasure Craft Operator (PCOC) card – Government of Canada Public Transportation card Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card Social Insurance Number card Student ID card Veteran’s Affairs Canada Health card

Examples of Identification with Elector’s Name and Address Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of First Nations band or reserve Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque Correspondence issued by a school, college or university Government cheque or cheque stud Income/property tax assessment notice Insurance policy or coverage card Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee One of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter or soup kitchen: e.g. Attestation of residence, letter of stay, admission form or statement of benefits

Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation Prescription bottle insert Residential lease or mortgage statement Statement of government benefits: e.g. Employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support, or child tax benefit Utility bill: e.g. Telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water Vehicle ownership or insurance certificate

2nd and 3rd reading of the above noted bylaw will be considered at the March 18, 2013 meeting of Red Deer City Council. For further information contact Erin Stuart, Deputy City Clerk via telephone: 403.342.8737 or email: erin.stuart@reddeer.ca

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Saskatchewan teen wins elk-calling contest BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WEIRDALE, Sask. — A 15-year-old teenager from northern Saskatchewan may have found his calling. Nathan Meikle of Weirdale, northeast of Prince Albert, bugled his way to first place at an elk-calling competition in Saskatoon earlier this month. Now he’s about to give it his best bellow at the nationals in Edmonton on the weekend. Nathan began practising last year and came in fourth in his first try at the Wild Elk Federation’s contest. But this time he was good enough to win the trophy, plus $500 and a chance to go to the finals. He says it feels pretty good and he can’t wait to show his stuff this weekend. “I just saw (the competition) in the Sport and Leisure show pamphlet and decided I wanted to go into it,” Nathan said of his first appearance at the contest last year. His father, Gord, says Nathan’s fourth-placing showing in 2012 came

“I JUST SAW (THE COMPETITION) IN THE SPORT AND LEISURE SHOW PAMPHLET AND DECIDED I WANTED TO GO INTO IT.” — NATHAN MEIKLE

after only two months of training. “It was kind of funny. Last year they drew names as to who goes (first). He’d never been in a competition before and unfortunately they drew him first,” said the proud dad. “He had no experience, didn’t know what to expect and he came three points out of third place.” The competition Nathan entered was for amateurs and is open to anyone. Contestants are allowed 1 ½ minutes to do a variety of calf, cow and bull calls using a mouth reed. “You push your tongue up against it and blow and it makes a sound like an elk,” Nathan said. Judges score the calls from one to a possible high of 20.

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Deer Park Estates Cheryl Vold – discretionary use of a new secondary suite to be located within a single family dwelling at 158 Donnelly Crescent.

and received before 2:00:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 will be opened in public immediately thereafter. Tenders received and not conforming to the foregoing will be returned to the Bidder(s) without consideration. Faxed Tender Documents or Tender Amendments will not be accepted.

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You may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2013. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-3428399.

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Westlake Sorento Custom Homes Ltd. – a 3.56 metre front yard for the development of a barrier-free access ramp to a proposed single family dwelling at 327 Webster Drive.

Anders Park East Brent & Martha Bartholow - discretionary use of a new secondary suite to be located within a single family dwelling at 18 Addington Drive.

Sealed Tenders clearly marked Johnstone Park Detention Pond Drainage Improvements, closing Tuesday, April 2, 2013, delivered or mailed to the Purchasing Section – Main Floor at:

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Permitted Use Approvals:

Gaetz South 4. Wal-Mart Canada Inc. – five temporary C-Cans for outdoor storage, until August 31, 2013, to be located at 2010 50 Avenue.

INVITATION TO TENDER

West Side, Gasoline Alley 403-342-2923

On March 6, 2013 the Municipal Planning Commission issued the following decisions for development permit applications:

Edgar Industrial 3. Scott Builders Inc. – a 796 m2 industrial building for a trade school and shop, to be located at 8010 Edgar Industrial Avenue.

7652 Gaetz Ave, North, Red Deer 403-350-3000

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On March 12, 2013, the Development Officer issued approval for the following applications:

Bower 2. S Jan – a home based aesthetics business, to be located at 76 Boyce Street.

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• Battery and charging system inspection. • Tire rotation. • Visual brake inspection. • Air conditioning system inspection. • Cooling system

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Garden Heights 1. McGonigal Signature Homes - a 0.68 metre relaxation to the minimum rear yard to a proposed single family dwelling and attached garage, and a 0.71 metre relaxation to the minimum rear yard to the proposed deck, to be located at 54 Grove Close.

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the calls while hunting, which gives Nathan extra practice. He plans to take part in the competition again next year.

You may appeal discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative & Governance Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2013. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8132.

LOT SALE FOR THE PURPOSES OF: SOCIAL CARE FACILITY

LAND & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Phone: 403-342-8106

Phase 1 of Laredo Neighbourhood (Lancaster/Vanier) Land Use Bylaw Amendment 3357/B-2013 City Council is considering amending the Land Use Bylaw by rezoning the first portion of the north half of the Lancaster/Vanier Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan, 18 hectares of land, for a variety of residential lots, public open space and a social care site. The neighbourhood will be called the Laredo neighbourhood. The land will be rezoned from AG-Agriculture District to R1 – Residential (Low Density), R1G – Residential (Small Lot), R3 – Residential (Multiple Family), P1 – Parks and Recreation District and PS-Public Service District. Approximately 147 single detached lots and two multi-family lots will be created. Proposed Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 3357/2006

The Work is comprised of approximately: • Install sub-drains 150mm perforated PVC wrapped - 180 lin.m • Install 300mm PVC storm pipe, and remediate back to existing conditions - 28 lin.m. • Catch basin - 1 vert.m. • Clearing and grubbing • Grading existing detention pond - 1,400m3 • Topsoil - 2,400m2 • Waste excavation - 1,000m3 • Install Storm Lift Station Tender Documents are to be obtained directly from The City of Red Deer Engineering Services Department, Third Floor, City Hall, on or after 9:00 AM, Monday, March 18, 2013, for a $50.00 non-refundable fee.The City of Red Deer Contract Specifications 2012 Edition may be obtained from the Engineering Services Department for a $40 non-refundable fee, or may be viewed on The City of Red Deer Website @ www.reddeer.ca. An optional pre-tender meeting will be held at 3:00 pm local time on Monday, March 25, 2013. The meeting will be held at the project site (Taylor Drive & Grant Street intersection). Subcontractors may view the Tender Documents at the Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer Construction Association offices. Inquiries regarding this Project may be directed to: Ayaz Ahmad, M.Eng., P.Eng. The City of Red Deer Engineering Services Department 4914-48 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 3T3 403.342.8158

Jason Lok, P.Eng. GENIVAR Inc. 7710 Edgar Industrial Court Red Deer, AB T4P 4E2 403.342.7650

SOCIAL CARE SITE

Change District from: AG to P1

Affected District: AG - County Agricultural

AG to PS AG to R1 AG to R1G

In accordance with The City of Red Deer Neighbourhood Planning and Design Guidelines & Standards (2008) and the approved Timber Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan, the property within legal land description SE1/4 Sec 23 TWP 38 Rge 27 W4M, and located within the new Timber Ridge neighbourhood, is available for sale as a site for the possible development of a Social Care Facility. Details as to eligibility, conditions of sale, prices, etc. may be obtained from: Laebon Developments Ltd. 403-346-7273 If this site is not purchased for the purpose listed above by December 31, 2013 it will alternatively be developed for low density residential uses in accordance with the approved Timber Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan.

AG to R3

Proposed Amendment Map: 1 / 2013 Bylaw: 3357 / B-2013 Date: Feb 14, 2013

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor City Hall during regular office hours or for more details, contact City of Red Deer Planning Services at 403-406-8700. City Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. If you want your letter or petition included on the Council agenda you must submit it to the Manager, Legislative Services by Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Otherwise you can simply tell Council your views at the Public Hearing. Council’s Procedure Bylaw indicates that each presentation is limited to 10 minutes. Any submission will be public information. If you have any questions regarding the use of this information please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

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What if James Bond didn’t have to save the world and instead ended up saddled with a wife, three kids and a desk job?

Literary licence to thrill AUTHOR’S IMAGINATIVE PASTICHE PITS SUPERSPY AGAINST A SMOTHERING DOES OF REALITY BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Jesus Christ and James Bond. It’s hard to imagine much — if any — commonality between the Christian Son of God and Ian Fleming’s fictional philandering super spy. But trust Red Deer author Kimmy Beach — who’s already known for her idiosyncratic books of poetry and prose on James Cagney and Paul McCartney — to see a link and run with it. For her latest literary undertaking, The Last Temptation of Bond, published by the University of Alberta Press, Beach drew inspiration from two of her favourite, albeit wildly divergent, indulgences. She attempts a mash-up of Kimmy Beach the entire catalogue of James Bond movies going back to the early 1960s and Nikos Kazantzakis’ controversial novel The Last Temptation of Christ, in which Jesus is given the choice of stepping down from the cross and not sacrificing his life for the rest of us. Given that both Christ and Bond are essentially immortal and on a mission to save the world, Beach said she began thinking, what if Bond was given the same choice as Kazantzakis’ Jesus? “What if he didn’t have to save the world and instead you could give him a desk job?”

While her Bond starts out as the suave, martinisipping, womanizing, bullet-dispensing spy of popular culture, he ends up saddled with a wife and three kids, working in accounts-receivable for Universal Exports (the fictional import-export company which acts as a cover for the British Secret Service in Fleming’s books). Essentially Beach takes away the main thing that’s made Bond films international hits for five decades — the vicarious jolt of escapist adventure they provide to our ho-hum lives. So how does Bond cope with this smothering dose of reality? Predictably, he hates it, said Beach, with a laugh. Readers will have to peruse The Last Temptation of Bond, an imaginative pastiche of poetry, prose and playwriting, to see whether the one-time spy gets his action-packed life back. This is hardly Beach’s first fanciful take on pop culture. She has also written Nice Day for Murder: poems for James Cagney, Alarum Within: theatre poems, fake Paul (about a stalking search for the “real” Paul McCartney), and in Cars, about her love for cars and roller rinks while growing up in the West. Beach said she will be forever inspired by Michael Ondaatje’s The Collected Works of Billy the Kid, which retells the outlaw’s tale through different poetic viewpoints. The revisionist genre she began contributing to with her first James Cagney-inspired work 12 years ago is now burgeoning in bookstores with Jane Austen heroines encountering zombies and vampires. “I haven’t read any of (these books), but I know a couple of Jane Austen fans who think they’re fantastic and really funny,” said Beach, who believes any time pop

culture is mixed with literature it’s a chance to turn more people on to the literary originals. She hopes her Bond book will spur the same interest in Kazantzakis’ The Last Temptation of Christ. For the record, the Red Deer author started her latest work five years ago, with no idea it would be finished in time to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Bond. “There was no attempt to cash in.” The University of Alberta graduate, who has worked as a writer, editor and mentor for the last 20 years, said she’s been a big fan of Fleming’s spy since seeing her first James Bond movie in Paris in 1983 when she was 18. She soon realized she was slow on the uptake, having missed 20-odd years of previous Bond films, but Beach has since dived into the genre that she appreciates for its tongue-in-cheek humour, irreverence and plain “silliness.” Although the latest movie Bond, actor Daniel Craig, has taken the character to more realist levels than in the past, she said she still loves his portrayal. “Daniel Craig is fantastic, even though what he’s doing is not exactly the James Bond personality . . . He’s trying to make him more of a real person, and I realize the irony in that, because I’m doing the same thing in this book. I’m trying to give him more of a full life.” The Last Temptation of Bond will be available at Sunworks in Red Deer starting March 22. Beach, who praises the store’s owners for being big supporters of the local arts scene, said an opening reception will be held that same Friday from 7 p.m. The book is also available for $19.95 from www.uap.ualberta.ca. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

‘Top Chef’ has more female contenders than ever BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — “Top Chef Canada” launches a third season on Monday with its largest pool of female contenders to date. This time there are five women chefs vying for the title on Food Network Canada, compared to three in seasons 1 and 2. And according to renowned chef/head judge Mark McEwan: “The women were the toughest men in the kitchen.” “Stay tuned, it’s going to be an amazing season,” he added in a recent interview. “People will be shocked and surprised.” And hopefully inspired, said resident judge Shereen Arazm. “We know we have a lot of young viewers and I’m hoping that young girls who are fans of the show are going to be inspired to follow their dreams if they want to be a chef.” In fact, it was a female chef from the show who made the winning dish (and clinched a $1,000 cash prize) at a recent Season 3 media event at McEwan’s high-end Toronto restaurant North 44. Rebecca (Becky) Ross, who was raised in Medicine Hat, Alta., made a dessert of cornbread with preserved peaches, whiskey cream and spiced pecans to beat out four other Toronto-based chefs from

the show at a five-course tasting lunch. Ross, 24, downplays the gender issue, though. “Honestly, it’s irrelevant. It’s not about your gender, it’s about how well you cook,” said the former sous chef of Malena restaurant. “It shouldn’t be about your gender, it should be about your skill-set. So numbers of one or the other, it’s just the statistics. Like, there’s more men cooks out there.” “I’m representing cooks,” she added. “Anybody should be able to get inspiration from anybody. It doesn’t matter what gender you are or what race. If you cook well, then you deserve the recognition.” This season a total of 16 chefs from across Canada will compete for the grand prize of $100,000 as well as a GE Monogram kitchen worth $30,000 and a custom installation by Caesarstone Quartz Surfaces worth $25,000. Contestants can also win weekly challenge prizes, resulting in the highest amount of rewards ever offered on the show that’s based on the U.S. version. “I don’t know if that actually made it even more kind of aggressive and crazy, but the emotional stakes were really high this season,” said series host Lisa Ray, star of films including “Cooking with Stella” and the Oscar-nominated “Water.” “We see a couple of serious breakdowns.” “Things happen on this season that have never

happened on the American show or the Canadian show,” teased Arazm, co-owner of Los Angeles restaurants including Terroni and Geisha House. During filming for Season 3 last summer, hopefuls lived together in a condo with no phone, no computer and no contact with their families. They also had to travel “a lot” for various challenges, said McEwan. Guest judges included acclaimed chefs Daniel Boulud, Robert Irvine and Elizabeth Falkner, Jody Claman of “Real Housewives of Vancouver” fame, singer Jann Arden and comedian Russell Peters. McEwan — who is known for blunt, tough criticisms and stone-faced expressions on the series — surmised with a laugh that he “could be a good Clint Eastwood stand-in.” He also said he and his fellow judges have learned how to draw out the contestants and challenge them more. “The chefs have never been under more pressure,” said McEwan, whose other restaurants include Bymark, Fabbrica, and ONE. “We kept them off-balance like never before this season. They didn’t know where they were going to be and ... they didn’t have one easy day.” “They’re comparing it to waterboarding, in terms of torture, and we are the purveyors of that,” added McEwan, who also has a cookware line, his own upscale grocery store and two published cookbooks.

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PEGGY’S COVE

Peggy’s Cove a 20x40 inch canvas gallery wrap photographic print is one of several currently on exhibit in the Velvet Olive Lounge at 4928 Ross Street, in Red Deer. The exhibit by Olds photographer Troy Johnstone. ‘From the outset I have been focused on capturing the beauty of nature, be it a macro shot of some well designed insect, flower or pattern, to sweeping landscapes,’ says Johnstone. Johnstone’s prints will be on display at the Velvet Olive until the end of March.

EXHIBITS RED DEER GALLERIES new work to be exhibited beside pieces from the Red Deer College Permanent Art Collection at the library until March 28. ● The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates Red Deer Centennial with the opening of the exhibit Red Deer Sport History. Take a look at over 100 years Sports History and discover the impact that sport had on Red Deer and its citizens. For more information contact Debbie at debbie@ashfm.ca or visit www.ashfm.ca or call 403-3418614. To be included in this listing, please email event details to editorial@reddeeradvocate.com, fax to 403-341-6560, or phone 403-314-4325.

LIVE DATES ● The Hideout welcomes Rising Star Recording of the

Year nominee Mo Kenney with singer/songweriter Ron Sexsmith on March 28, and Juno-nominated singer/songwriters Peter Katz and Emma-Lee on April 28. ● Lotus Nighclub presents Swollen Members with Cityreal as guests on April 1. ● Enmax Centrium presents Billy Talent on March 19 with guests Ottawa indie-rockers Hollerado, Sum 41, and Indian Handicrafts. On April 17 punk/emo rock band from Vancouver — Marianas Trench — performs. Special guests are Down With Webster, and Anami Vice. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show gets going at 7 p.m. Ticket sales are through Livenation.com or from Ticketmaster. Ticket prices are $29.50 and $45 (plus FMF and service charges). Reserved seating for this all ages show. To have your establishment’s live bands included in this space, fax a list to Club Dates by 8 a.m. on Wednesday to 403-341-6560 or email editorial@reddeeradvocate.com. www.carnivalcinemas.net 5402-47 St. Red Deer MOVIE LINE 346-1300

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the honor of being crowned something or another — NBC had not yet come up with a zippy, American Idolesque title at press time. Throughout the season, viewers can tour the homes virtually — and buy stuff! And to make sure you tune in, weekly prizes will be given away to viewers, ranging from luxury household items to home makeovers — and cold hard cash! “We believe we are in a time where Americans want to feel empowered and inspired to make changes to their homes; changes that will not only increase their value and quality of life, but at the same time — not break the bank, “ NBC realityTV guru Paul Telegdy explained in Monday’s announcement.

What’s the difference between the NBC that is in first place during the season’s fourth quarter, and the fifth-place NBC during the first quarter? One reality-competition series hit and one football show. To address half that problem, NBC has stepped in where ABC has pulled its foot out. NBC has ordered the home-makeover competition series Renovation Nation, which will be hosted by interior designer/ Oprah protege Nate Berkus. (Last season, ABC ended its entry in the genre: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.) Berkus was available because his syndicated show recently was canceled for lack of viewer interest. He had a much better run during his eight years as Oprah’s in-house design expert on her syndicated talk show. Home makeover series aren’t new to broadcast TV. ABC had a monster hit with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, after network suits decided that slicing and dicing homes that needed an overhaul was a better business model than doing the same to women’s faces (which was the subject of the network’s original Extreme Makeover franchise). Each week on EM:HE, experts made over homes for some needy family — veterans, victims of natural disasters, the homeless, etc. — ending with much weeping and hugging, and feel-gooding. At its peak, during the 200405 TV season, the show clocked about 16 million viewers; by its final season, it was down to less than 6 mil. Includes Shoe Rental, GST extra, Walk-Ins Only, Based on Availability NBC, however, believes “Come On Out andd Have Some Fun!” it has cracked the code: Easy To Learn ... Easy To Play Healthful Social Activity Homes will not be remade for some lucky family in 403.309.6385 need; instead, they’ll be #8, 6200 - 67A St. remade for lucky . . . view- (Located in the Heritage Plaza behind and NE of Cash Casino) www.heritagelanes.com ers! The home builders and designers, meanwhile, will be competing for “a huge cash prize” and for

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● Collaboration and Mentorship with artists Kelli Condon and Keoni Barker at The Hub on Ross Gallery will be on display until March 29. ● Works by Harvey Brink — Artist’s Picks at Café Pichilingue can be viewed at this location until March 31. ● Urban Mapping by artist Robert Dmytruk from Summerland, B. C. will be displayed at the Harris-Warke Gallery until March 23. Works by Troy Johnston are on display at The Velvet Olive Lounge until March 31. ● When the City Isn’t Looking: Photographs by Bill Peters, Calgarian artist will be on display at the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library at the downtown location from Feb. 26 to April 28. For more information call the Red Deer Arts Council at 403-348-2787 or visit www.reddeerartscouncil. ca ● Red Deer College Visual Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition — Conversations with the Collection — features

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‘Mars’ movie gets a kick start TWITTER CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ‘VERONICA MARS’ MOVIE SETS KICKSTARTER RECORD BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, Rob Thomas, creator of the short-lived UPN/CW detective drama Veronica Mars, tweeted that if fans would pledge $2 million by 11 p.m. April 12, Warner Bros. would put into production a Veronica Mars movie. The film would get a limited theatrical release early next year, and the studio would foot the bills for marketing, promotion and distribution. A Kickstarter campaign was born. “The record time to $1M on Kickstarter is 7 hours. Can we top that? Can we make it there in 5? $80K to go!” Thomas tweeted excitedly Wednesday afternoon. The campaign hit $1 million at 3:06 p.m. Eastern time — just four hours after it was launched, setting a Kickstarter record. “We are so close . . . it has me so jittery! So Im doing the only reasonable thing to calm my nerves. #imonthetredmillwatchinghoarders,” tweeted star Kristen Bell on Wednesday afternoon, as the ticker inched toward the $2 million mark. Kickstarter is the company founded in 2009 to raise money for “creative” projects via Web crowdfunding. Among the many film projects that reportedly have benefited are the documentary shorts Sun Come Up and Incident in New Baghdad — both nominated for an Academy Award. Bret Easton Ellis, Whoopi Goldberg, Ricki Lake, Dan Harmon and Ed Begley Jr. are just handful of the celebrities who reportedly have patronized Kickstarter. Thomas’s fundraiser roared out of the gate Wednesday morning; by 1:45 p.m. more than $720,000 had been pledged by about 9,300 people. That’s an average of about $77 per person. Pledges were pouring in at the rate of about $4,000 per minute. Veronica Mars debuted on the now-defunct UPN network in fall 2004; 2.5 million people tuned in to the first season. The show starred Bell as a highschooler in the town of Neptune, Calif., who moonlights as a detective under the mentorship of her private-eye dad. When the UPN and WB networks went toes up, and the CW network rose from their ashes, the new network took Veronica Mars to its prime-time lineup, but the show only lasted one more season. Apparently, “VM” fans — who, sadly, are not called Veronica Martians — have been obsessing ever since. “Best $50 I’ve ever spent. Veronica Mars is hands down my favorite TV show of all time!! I know every single line,” gushed pledger Tami Bereznay in the comments section of the fundraising campaign. “I’m an unemployed, broke, recent college graduate, but I’m still willing to donate for this!” wrote the enthused but fiscally challenged Autumn Hayes, who did not say how much she’d tossed in to the kitty. “If I can do it, anybody can,” she added. Many of the comments were made by “VM” fanatics outside the United States, who complained that the campaign had been set up to ship pledge rewards only inside the United States, which was “crippling the campaign.” (Wednesday afternoon, Thomas tweeted they were “working out thorny issues so we can include you.”) Many of the donors said they’d made only a $10 pledge, which entitled them to receive a PDF of the shooting script on the day of the movie’s release, as well as regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoops throughout the fundraising and moviemaking.

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‘Veronica Mars’ staring Kristen Bell (above) aired for two seasons on television. A Kickstarter campaign on Wednesday raised more than $1 million for a ‘Veronic Mars’ movie in just four hours, a new record. “The more money we raise, the cooler movie we can make,” Thomas promised fans on the Kickstarter campaign page at the start of the fundraiser. “A $2 million fundraising total probably means cross words are exchanged at the class reunion. $3 million? We can afford a full-on brawl. $10 million? Who knows. . . . For some reason the Neptune High class reunion takes place on a nuclear submarine! A Hobbit shows up! There’s a Bollywood end-credit dance number! “I’ve always wanted to direct Bill Murray . . . if that total goes high enough, I’ll bet the good folks at Warner Bros. will agree a sequel is a good idea.” Speaking of the good folks at Warner Bros., you can imagine how silly they were feeling Wednesday afternoon for having set the greenlight threshold at a mere $2 million. You know who else was probably feeling pretty silly? Mitch Hurwitz, who has been trying, unsuccessfully, to get an Arrested Development movie off the ground for, like, forever. Ditto Shawn Ryan, who about six months ago said in interviews that he was mulling a Kickstarter campaign to make a movie version of his failed Terriers series for FX — while tweeting that he would “need Fox approval (no gimme). Who’d be in?” (On Wednesday afternoon, Ryan tweeted: “Very interested to see how Veronica Mars kickstarter goes. Could be a model for a ‘Terriers’ wrap up film.”) Anyway, less than a half-hour after Thomas first tweeted the news of the campaign, someone had

already pledged $10,000, which entitled the winner to a speaking role in the flick — playing a waiter/ waitress who would say the single line, “Your check, sir.” With the caveat, Thomas explained, that if the V-Martian “goes all hammy and ruins the scene,” that actor will be cut. Another rabid fan pledged $6,500, which entitled that donor to name a character whose name would be spoken by an actor at least once in the movie — so long as the name can be cleared by Warner Bros. legal suits. Poor Bell is on the hook to record 44 15-second personalized voice-mail messages, because that’s how many people contributed $500 to the movie fund. She’ll also have to make 50 20-second personalized video greetings — the number of people who ponied up $600. And late in the afternoon, as the $2 million goal drew near, Thomas announced a “stretch goal”: “$3 Million or Logan Echolls doesn’t survive the movie!” Echolls is Veronica’s bad-boy love interest. Minutes later, he amended that challenge and promised that Logan would live — after he was accosted by V-Martians at his local Starbucks. “Instead,” he amended, “[Mars’s dog] Backup won’t survive unless we get $3M.” Moments after the $1 million threshold, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was unveiled as Pope Francis. “Wow. A new pope and a Veronica Mars movie all in one day!” marveled “VM” fan Jess Zimmerman.

ages country star Eric Church, to give him tickets. WTVF-TV reports Logan in a written response to Johnson acknowledged he offered the tickets but said he only meant to demonstrate how easily paperless tickets can be transferred. Clemmons’ letter was forwarded to the Nashville prosecutor’s office. A spokeswoman there said it hadn’t yet been received. Logan didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment Wednesday.

But it includes three gold records Holiff earned for “A Boy Named Sue”, “Ring of Fire” and Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, as well as photos and posters. Holiff’s son, Jonathan, found the memorabilia, including 14,000 photos, gold records, newspaper clippings, telegrams and posters, in a storage locker in late 2005. He says he spent the next few years listening to, documenting, and researching the material and searching for his father “in the shadow of a legend.” A documentary about Jonathan’s efforts to understand his father will premier at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre March 20. “I had to figure out when photographs were taken by the length of their hair or whether they were wearing bell-bottom jeans or elevator shoes,” said Jonathan. “It literally took years to put the whole puzzle together.”

Black Keys manager denies ticket offer was effort to persuade man to change position on bill Exhibit at Vancouver Island museum NASHVILLE — A Nashville lawyer who opposes honours career of Cash’s manager legislation that would crack down on ticket scalping in Tennessee alleges that a manager of The Black Keys tried to persuade him to change his position in exchange for tickets to a performance by the band. Attorney John Ray Clemmons said in a letter to a Senate committee chairman that he was disturbed by repeated efforts by Fielding Logan, who also man-

NANAIMO, B.C. — Memorabilia collected by one of Johnny Cash’s former managers is now on display on Vancouver Island. The Nanaimo Museum exhibit showcases a fraction of the mementoes that were collected by the late Saul Holiff before his suicide.

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This is probably the saddest story I’ve read for awhile, and though written as a Novel, it tells the story of the life of the authors grandfather. The story begins in east London, in a poor slum. The family consisted of Frederick and Eleanor and their three sons, Reginald, George and Sidney. Reginald is twelve and a great trouble to his parents, out of control and mean. George is ten years old and has a crippled leg, which causes him to limp.

Christmas together, but a month later Frederick is dead, and with no money for rent, Eleanor and the boys begin living by their wits, on the streets. The year is 1911, and this pathetic group are not the only family struggling just to stay alive. A man who describes himself as the Superintendent of the Children’s Organization befriends a desperate Eleanor and promises warm beds and three meals a day for the boys, “just until you can get your things in order.” With no choice, Eleanor signs the documents he presents. During the years from 1860 -1920’s there was a scarcity of farm workers in Canada.

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BULL Jean Gladys Jean passed away February 18, 2013 at the age of 91 in Extedi-Care after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A memorial service will be held on March 19, 2013 @ 1 pm. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 2810 Bremner Ave, Red Deer

BUSTAMANTE Fernando Fernando Bustamante of Red Deer passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Fernando was born in Illapel, Chile on August 23, 1930. He was the youngest of eight siblings. With the passing of his parents when he was sixteen years of age, Fernando faced multiple obstacles to move on with his life. Despite the odds being against him, he worked long and hard to put himself through University, obtaining a University degree in Civil Engineering. It was during this period that he met his spouse, Gladys, with whom he had two children. In 1976, Fernando and his family moved to Canada, making Red Deer their home. Fernando was employed by the City of Red Deer (E.L.& P) for twenty years until his retirement. He loved playing tennis, and in his younger years, he enjoyed playing soccer and basketball. He was a humble soft spoken man with an incredible gift for writing. In his twenties, Fernando was part of a group of poets that sat around in coffee shops pouring their hearts, souls and dreams onto a piece of paper. Among these “Dreamers” was the world reknown and literature nobel prize winner, Pablo Neruda, with whom Fernando developed a friendship. Fernando’s love for writing continued throughout his entire life, and although he never had any of his works published, those of us who were closest to him and that he chose to share his writings with, will always remain in awe for the level of intellect and his dream to see peace reign throughout the world as his writings reflect. Fernando will be lovingly remembered by his two sons; Alvaro (Melissa) Bustamante and Claudio (Karen) Bustamante, both of Red D e e r, h i s g r a n d c h i l d r e n ; Daniel (Danielle) of Red Deer, Sabrina of Edmonton, Vicente of Edmonton, and Cristobal of Red Deer, his sister, Pilar of Italy, as well as numerous family members in his native land Chile. He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys, and six brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service for the late Fernando Bustamante will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508 48A Avenue, Red Deer, on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. Donations in Fernando’s memory may be made directly to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to Rebekah Sealock EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

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DONALD Richard 1946- 2013 Richard Donald of Red Deer passed away at Symphony Aspen Ridge, Red Deer on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the age of 66 years. Left to mend their broken hearts are two brothers; Charles Donald and David (Bev) Donald, six sisters; Betty (Greg) Coulter, Diana (Red) Michelsen, Lesley (Barry) Bateman, C a r o l ( K e n ) Vi g , D e b b i e (Pete) Metcalf and Isabel (Jeff) Lunder. Richard will also be terribly missed by numerous other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff at Symphony Aspen Ridge for all of their wonderful care. In honor of Richard’s life, a Memorial Service will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #35, 2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation in care of Parkland Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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DUKER Gregory Karl Ross Gregory Karl Ross Duker of Red Deer passed away suddenly at home on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the age of 52. Greg was born on August 26, 1960 at the Calgary General Hospital. He attended Rosedale School in Calgary and Cochrane High School in Cochrane, AB. He attained his trade certification as a journeyman automotive technician from SAIT. He apprenticed and worked at Midtown Shell, eventually moved to Dick’s Auto and Truck Repair, where he was employed for 25 years. Over the decades, Greg was a man with many eclectic talents and interests. He not only engaged in many manly outdoor pursuits, such as: hunting, fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and being a hockey and football enthusiast, but he also tried his hand at gardening, c a n n i n g , b r e w i n g b e e r, smoking meats and cheeses, making salsa, taking pictures, cycling and travelling in North America and Europe. He was known for his lively and sharp sense of humour: often dry with deadpan delivery, at other times unorthodox, but always surprising and hilarious. He was a kind and gentle giant, loved by all. His niece and nephews were always drawn to him; he had a natural affinity with children, and he was a generous and thoughtful uncle. He loved nature with a deep reverence and spiritual connection. Greg is lovingly remembered by his mother, Dorothy Duker; sister, Laura Duker; brother, Duane (Ginia) Duker, all of Calgary, AB; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a kind and generous uncle to Aidan and Ross Helfrich, and to Liam, Caleb, Connor and Julianna Duker. Greg was predeceased by his father, Karl Edward; his grandparents; and his cousin, Wendy Price. For those who wish to pay their respects, viewing will take place on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., as well as prior to service, at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a wilderness foundation or other charity of your choice. If anyone wishes, please feel free to wear clothing that reflects your connection with Greg and pays tribute to his love of the outdoors or sports. 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.

DUNN 1925 - 2013 Marion Sybil Dunn of Red Deer, AB, formally of Duncan, BC, passed away at Bethany CollegeSide in Red Deer on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Marion is survived by daughter Carolyn (Don) Clark of Okotoks, AB; son Iain (Brenda) Dunn of Red Deer; grandchildren Shannon Clark and Kelsey Clark both of Okotoks, Ashley Dunn of Duncan, Kayla Dunn, James Dunn both of Red Deer; and great grandson Andre Funeral Directors of Duncan. Also to cherish & Services Marion’s memory is nephew Neil (Lynn) MacFaul of Duncan. Marion was predeceased by her husband John. In following with Marions wishes, cremation has taken place and at a later date this summer, a private 1508766 Alberta Ltd. family graveside service will be held in Edmonton, AB. The family of the late Marion Dunn would like to express a sincere “Thank You” to the Taylor Dr. ˜ Red Deer nurses and staff of Bethany CollegeSide in Red Deer for “ONLY locally owned & the care and compassion operated Funeral Home shown to Marion and her in Red Deer” family over the years she resided there. Memorial donations www.parklandfuneralhome.com may be made directly to the 36617B3-L28 Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, 10531 - Kingsway Ave, Edmonton AB T5H 4K1. Condolences to Marion’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca Bruce MacArthur MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Classifieds 309-3300 Red Deer 587-876-4944

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JAMES Irene 1923 - 2013 It is with sadness that we, the family of Irene, announce her peaceful passing at the age of 89 years of age on March 10, 2013. Irene is survived by her two sons; David of Lacombe and Edmund of Red Deer, and one daughter; Kathleen of Red Deer and their significant others; Sharon, Patty and Murray; also her friend and companion for many years; Ralph Pettibone. Irene was predeceased by her husband and dearest friend Alfred on September 5, 2006, after a long and adventurous marriage of sixty-three years. Irene was involved with many organizations in small communities as well as experiencing four years of farming for a city-girl transplanted to a small farm seven miles west of Carstairs, after she arrived with son David as a war-bride in January 1946. In 1941, in England, she joined the Auxillary Te r r i t o r i a l S e r v i c e ( t h e A.T.S-Women’s Army Corps.) where she served for three years during the 1939-1945 War, earning the Queen’s Veteran’s medal, the Defense of Britain medal and the Volunteer medal. While serving in South Wales she met her husband-to-be (Canadian Army) when he was visiting his Welsh relatives. Irene was proud of her British heritage and proud to be called a Canadian citizen. She served many long years as Secretary of the Parkland Branch of the Alberta War Brides Association. She obtained her driver’s license when she was fifty years of age and worked in Red Deer as a Legal Secretary, moving to Red Deer in 1967. She volunteered at the Red Deer Hospital, received her Life membership in the Red Deer and District Kennel Club, where she showed her beloved Cairn Terriers and learned so much about the Canine World. Her many thanks and love to children and grandchildren; Steven (Janice), Cheryl (Ron), Kara (Chris), Shane (Erin), Adelle, Trina, Dustin and Cody (Sara), as well as her great-grandchildren; Kira, Maren, Quinn, Ethan, Reid, Ethan, Aidan, Lucy and Ellie. In honor of Mum’s wishes, a formal service will not take place. A service of remembrance to celebrate Irene’s beautiful life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Irene’s name made directly to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6, would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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KOPPANG Dorial Dorial Koppang of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the age of 80 years. She will be lovingly remembered b y t h o s e c l o s e s t t o h e r. There will be a Graveside Memorial at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Hwy 11 East, Red Deer, on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. A Remembrance Tea in her honor will take place at the Parkland Class Relax Crew, 6332 Orr Drive, R e d D e e r, o n M o n d a y, March 18, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All those wishing to attend are welcome. We would like to extend the deepest gratitude to the Staff on Unit 33 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com

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Obituaries ZAKO Zoltan “Zoli” 1924 - 2013 Mr. Zoltan Zako of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the age of 88 years. A revolutionary of 1956, Zoli fled from Hungary via France and entered into Canada via Saint John, New Brunswick, where he gained his Canadian citizenship. He lived and worked in various places in Canada; from the province of British Columbia where Zoli worked at the Keno Silver Mine, then from there onto the province of Alberta, where he worked for the City of Red Deer at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for many years, eventually retiring in Red Deer. Zoli represented Canada well as a good citizen. Zoli’s friends wish to express their thanks to the wonderful people at Piper Creek Lodge and his many friends; both Hungarian and Canadian. It is with great sadness that we lay him to rest. We will miss Zoli. In honor of Zoli, friends are invited to gather at a Graveside Service, which will take place at Alto Reste Cemetery, Hwy. 11 East, Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. 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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WALPER Elizabeth (Beth) It is with great sadness that the family of Beth (Hohnstein) Walper announces her passing at Bethany CollegeSide on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Beth was born on January 28, 1924 in Norka, Russia and immigrated to Canada with her parents and sister, Mary, in 1927. The family settled in Duffield, Alberta, where her three brothers, Bill, Henry and Harry were born. Beth attended school in Duffield, then as a young adult moved to Alix, Alberta to work. While working at the Walper Restaurant in Alix she met her future husband, H o d Wa l p e r. T h e y w e r e married October 4th, 1945 and resided in Alix until moving to Lacombe in 2000. B e t h enjoyed curling and gardening, and was a great cook. She won many ribbons and aggregate trophies at the Alix Fair over the years for her flowers, vegetables and baking. Hod and Beth raised five children in Alix and Beth is survived by her five children: Laverne (Marc) Gunderson, Murray (Brenda) W a l p e r, L o r r a i n e ( K e n ) Oliphant, Brenda Lowles and Byron Walper. Beth is also survived by eleven grand children, six great grand children, three brothers, one sister, three sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Beth was predeceased by her husband Hod in 2003 and an infant daughter, Yvonne. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel , 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe, Alberta. Donations may be made to the Alberta Alzheimer’s Society of Red Deer, #105, 4418-50 Ave., Red Deer, AB. T4N 3Z5. 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. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388

ALF AHRENS - 1947 - 2007 In loving memory of Alf. Down the path of memories, we softly tread today. Our thoughts are always with you as life goes on its way. We cannot halt the hand of time or lure again the past, but in our hearts are memories that will forever last. Always loved and sadly missed, Lois, Ashley, Beth

Brent Richard Neville Oct. 5, 1984 - Mar. 17, 2006 Seven years have passed since losing Brent but the memory has not faded. On March 17th, 2006 (his Mom’s birthday) Brent was killed by an impaired driver in Calgary. Brent was 21. Brent loved life; he was always in a good mood and always smiling. Brent’s laugh would echo and could be heard from a distance. Brent’s death leaves a heartache no one can heal and a love no one can steal. It will never fade away. You don’t get over it, you just get through it. You don’t get by it, because you can’t get around it. It doesn’t “get better’; it just gets different. Everyday... Grief puts on a new face... The Neville family has created a registered charity for Brent to keep his memory alive. Nev Foundation has a “NEV SUITE” to honour Brent at the RMHCA, Supporting MADD and Educational Scholarships. www.nevfoundation.com Forever loved and missed, Mom, Dad, Shelley, Ryan, Mason, extended family and friends

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Births SPROXTON - LAURENCE Gramma Lorraine (and the late Birk Sproxton) is excited to announce the arrival of her newest grandchild, Sawyer Birk Laurence. He was born 7 weeks early on January 26, 2013 at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton. Sawyer and his parents, Andrea and Nathan have happily returned to their home in Yellowknife, NT. Grateful thanks to the Doctors, Unit staff and special Nurses of the NICU at Grey Nuns and Red Deer Regional Hospitals for your extraordinary skills and care. You are the Best!

WOOD The Wood family would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all the thoughts and prayers on the passing of our Mum, Irene Wood. We would also like to thank the Red Deer Hospital staff, the Red Deer EMS staff, the Senior Living staff for their excellent care, the Gaetz united Church Group and the many family and friends who helped and comforted us. We want to extend a special thank-you to Reverend Jeffrey Rock for being with Mum when she needed him the most.

Card Of Thanks Anniversaries

LODEWYK The Lodewyk family wishes to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of those who were involved in the care of Dick Lodewyk (our husband, father, Grandfather, and great-grandfather), who recently went home to be with his Lord. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the compassionate care givers from Home Care, the Cancer Clinic, and the Lending Cupboard. We are also so grateful to Pastor Gary Bomhof and the loving community from First Christian Reformed Church, including those who helped with lunch, sound system and music. Your thoughtfulness was amazing! Thank you to Lawrence Tomalty of Crossroads Church, for your kind words and to Maggie and friends who prepared wonderful food for our family. We are grateful to the many people who supported and up-lifted our family through prayer, visits, cards, flowers, donations, emails, meals and messages. And finally, our very deep gratitude goes out to Melissa Hofstra, who, as both nurse and granddaughter, worked tirelessly with great love and dedication for the comfort and understanding of both her grandpa and family.

60th Wedding Anniversary of Delbert & Wanda Bickley Open House in the Ridgewood Community Hall. 1:00 - 4:00pm March 23, 2013

Engagements

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Class Registrations

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB Life, one day a wk. in Rimbey & Sylvan Lake ALSO Adult Carriers needed in Sylvan Lake & Bentley Please call Debbie for details 314-4307

presents

Acoustic Friday’s Various Artists

EAST 40TH PUB presents

March 17th ST. PATTY’S DAY

Hypnosis/comedy show 4 - 5 p.m.

EAST 40th PUB BLUES JAM Sunday’s 5-9 p.m. Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! GOOD MUSIC ALL NIGHT, OPEN JAM & DJ MUSIC. TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS @

EAST 40th PUB

MONDAYS AT EAST 40th PUB “Name That Tune” Play to win East 40th Bucks 7-10:30 p.m.

RUSCAN MEALS

is now serving breakfast from 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. #110, 100 Kent Street

GRAHAM - JANZEN Colleen Graham, Layton Graham, and Dan and Teresa Janzen are excited to announce the engagement of Angie Graham and Zach Janzen. Wedding will take place in 2014.

LOST/STOLEN Nikon D3100 SLR Camera! Was in a black camera bag with a strap, included a charger, an 8GB, 4GB and one smaller memory card. Have lost precious photos. Please contact us if you have seen it or know of its where abouts!!! 403-304-4061

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RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Tar-ific Construction offers a fast pace working environment. We are looking for a friendly, energetic individual to join our team in a full time position. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in Payroll, A/P and benefits. Experience in Abacus accounting, spreadsheeting and Microsoft office would be an asset. Please email resumes to info@tarific.ca

FOUND in Poplar Ridge, small grey F tabby cat with white socks and beige tinges, 403-347-0435

Companions

Dental

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Experienced RDA II required at House Dental Centre for maternity leave position. Some evenings required. Please fax resume to (403) 340-2971 or email to info@ housedental.ca.

I AM a 56 yr. old widower/ farmer who is looking for an attractive, unattached farm girl, 48 - 62 yr. old Top Wages, lady to come live with me on the farm and help with Bonuses & Benefits all things, e.g. driving small IMMEDIATE OPENING for grain trucks, raking hay F/T DENTAL ASSISTANT. etc. Must have clean driver’s Must be a member of the licence, like cattle, and College of Alberta Dental small dogs. You should be Assistants. Please drop h a p p y, g o o d s e n s e o f off resume ATT’N: Marina humor and have a positive at Bower Dental Centre attitude, n/s, and very light OR EMAIL RESUME: drinker as I do not drink. marina@bowerdental.com Please provide picture & phone number. Reply to Box 1037, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Clerical Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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

has an immediate opening for a full time legal assistant with particular experience in corporate organization and filings and wills and estates. Salary and benefits are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. We will only reply to those applicants meeting our criteria. Please email your resume to kbeattie@scblaw.ca.

RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN BENEFITS COMPETITIVE WAGES

Immediate Positions Available

Night Supervisors Must be able to provide truck

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

Please send resume to 403-340-0886 or email: pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com

Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Alstar Oilfield is looking for a highly motivated individual 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 Strong Computer Skills Excellent People Skills Working Knowledge of Pipefitting and Welding Procedures The Desire to be Part of a Growing Company

For detailed job description and pay range, please email hr@alstaroilfield.com or visit our Career Section at www.alstaroilfield.com

NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR

Experienced Swampers For Red Deer area.

Fax resume & abstract to 403-885-0473 No phone calls please.

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

Oilfield

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D

Please specify position when replying to this ad.

Please Quote Job # 72252 on Resume

SULLY CHAPMAN BEATTIE LLP

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NOW HIRING!

Tartan Completions Services is currently accepting resumes for experienced horizontal completions field technicians, drilling motor experience would be an asset. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive salary’s and field (day) bonuses. All applicants are welcome only those considered will be contacted. Please forward resume to mlajeunesse@ tartancontrols.com Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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Sales & Distributors

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Outside Sales Rep

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 email your resume to hr@alstaroilfield.com

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Professionals

CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air technology and requires an

Experienced Day Supervisors

Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

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CLEANERS NEEDED for Retail Department Store in Red Deer. Morning Shift Heavy Duty $13.50/hr. 5:00 am. - 11:00 am Afternoon Shift Light Duty $12/hr. 2:30 pm. - 6:30 pm. No sub contracts E-mail: jobs@ magicmaintenance.ca Fax: 403-273-5645

Legal

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Oilfield

SERVICE RIG

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

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

Oilfield

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

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

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

PROCOM INSURANCE

A Great place to work… is looking for a personal / commercial lines

BROKER

to help grow and manage an existing book of clients. With a minimum 2 years of Broker experience, you will be responsible to quote and sell policies to existing and new clients. Knowledge of Power Broker, Compu Quote & Company Portal’s is considered an asset. While excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task is a must. Please apply to dan@procominsurance.ca or fax 403-340-3972 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Parkland Mall FOOD ATTENDANT F.T. SHIFT WORK, $11.00/hr. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 POST-TIME LOUNGE is now accepting resumes for cooks. Days, evenings wknds and holidays $14.70/hr. 40 hrs. per wk. . Email hr att’n: arni_una@yahoo.ca CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

RED STAR IS NOW accepting applications for kitchen helper, days, evenings, wknds and holidays. $11.41 per hr. 40 hrs. per wk. Email hr att’n arni_una@yahoo.ca RUSCAN Meals Restaurant (Russian/Canadian homestyle cuisine) is seeking a Cook. Tues-Thurs, 4 p.m. -10 p.m. & Fri-Sun 4 p.m.-11 p.m. $13/hr, up to $18/hr increase. Apply in person with references, #110 100 Kent St. Phone 403-350-3635. www.ruscanmeals.com

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a LINE COOK and HOSTESS Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE? Daily, the Red Deer Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

for our solutions driven sales team. Experience in air compressors and pneumatics a definite asset, but will train the right candidate. Base + commission + mileage + benefits. For Red Deer & area. Apply: del.trynchuk@cea-air.com Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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ABEL CORPORATION is seeking an EDGE BANDER OPERATOR for full time permanent employment. Applicants will require a minimum of three years exp. with compatible edge equipment and must have a reliable means of transportation. This position offers a competitive industry wage and full benefits after six months of employment. Please email resumes to projects@abelcorp.ca or fax 403-782-2729 care of Sean. Resumes should indicate specific equipment applicants have operated including make and model. CONNELLY IND. INSULATION is seeking ticketed Alberta Asbestos workers and Mechanical Commercial Insulators. Email resume to: info@ connellyinsulation.com

CONNELLY INDUSTRIAL INSULATION is seeking ticketed Alberta Asbestos workers and Mechanical Commercial Insulators. Email resume to: info@ connellyinsulation.com LICENSED mechanic for truck maintenance on 20 truck fleet. Reply to Box 1036, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Local Foundation company currently seeking experienced Commercial Foundation Form Workers. Please fax resume to 403-346-5867

MEAT MANAGER & MEAT CUTTER positions available immediately. Must have retail cutting experience and be available all retail hours. F/T, competitive salary, benefits. Please apply in person with resume to Sobeys, Highway 2A, Lacombe or fax 403-782-5820.

MECHANICAL FOREMAN NEEDED FOR SHOP IN LACOMBE. Duties include: Servicing diesel company vehicles and fabricating. Please fax resume to: 403-342-7447. NEEDED F/T service person for after sales service and set up of manufactured and modular home, Must have exp. in roofing, siding, flooring, drywall, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116 STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager)

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jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

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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 P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle. 403-348-5456 or 403-505-7846

Normandeau 6880 GAETZ AVE WILLIAMS STATIONARY March 19-21, 10 am - 4 pm INDOORS. Stationary supplies, etc.

132 IBBOTSON CL. Sat. Mar. 16, 10-4. Household, garden items. Moving sale. Lots of everything.

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Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Inglewood

MC College Group (Marvel) We are currently looking for a Hairstyling Instructor for our Red Deer location. If you are passionate, 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.

Oilfield

Branch Manager (Fox Creek)

Personals EAST 40TH PUB

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Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

TAKEN from red Cherokee ZEN KARATE & jeep, garbage bag full of clothes, hangers and curKICK BOXING tains, box of bathroom Cheney Karate Studios, Red Deer’s most trusted items & box of kitchen name in Martial Arts is now items, Sunday night March accepting registration for 10, Lower Fairview area, b e h i n d C a n a d i a n Ti r e , all adult & children’s belongs to person who has Something for Everyone programs starting M S a n d w h o u s e s a Everyday in Classifieds April, 2013. wheelchair + cane. any Enrollment is limited. Reservations and Office info call 403-986-4463 (403)347-9020 work for Northwestern Air www.cheneykarate.com at Red Deer Airport. 32 hrs a week 6 days. fax or email resume accounting Coming Found @nwal.ca or 867-872-2214 Events

Hair Stylists

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

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

DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC ! Circle T Service & Rental Ltd. is a privately owned, Canadian based company providing services & equipment to the Oil & Gas industry since 1963.

RECEPTION / ADMINISTRATIVE APPRENTICE Due to our growth in facilities and expanding inventory we require a full time receptionist /administrative apprentice. This is a permanent position with numerous opportunities for individual advancement within the position and the company. The position is integral to the company and requires a proactive, energetic individual able to focus on the customer at all times. The primary function of this position will be the initial point of contact for our company, which will include incoming phone calls and greeting visitors. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manages the company's reception area (keeping it clean, organized and professional at all times) • As the initial point of contact, this candidate will receive incoming phone calls and direct to the appropriate person or department • Greets and directs all visitors while ensuring proper signin and company security procedures are adhered to • Announce visitors to appropriate person or department • Process incoming and outgoing mail • Preparation of appropriate paperwork for courier services • Key person of contact for all vendors and maintain vendor contact list • Accounts payable coding and data entry QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 2-3 years Office Administration experience including multi-line phone systems • Effective communication skills including an excellent telephone manner, clearly spoken, helpful and pleasant. • Motivated self-starter who can follow instructions and work independently or with a team • Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy • Positive attitude, integrity, fast learner and reliable • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications • Administration Diploma, other Post-Secondary education and Apple Application Technology are considered assets. We offer a safe, dynamic workplace with a team oriented culture, Competitive benefit package Salary to be based on experience and accreditation level Must have valid Alberta drivers license Hours will be 8:00am - 5:00 pm (1hr lunch) Monday - Friday Please submit resume with a cover letter. In cover letter please state the number of times the word 'position’ appears in this ad and where you first viewed this ad. Email in confidence to: info@circletrentals.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time. If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then we’re looking for you. Now hiring Canyon Champions for the following positions:

Class 1 Driver / Operators: Nitrogen – Pump Operators and Bulk Drivers; Journeyman Parts Technician; Electronic Technician; Payroll Administrator Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f Willing to work flexible hours f Safety—focused

f Team orientated f Clean Class 1 drivers abstract f Oil and Gas experience an asset

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

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Paid technical and leadership training Career advancement opportunities RRSP Matching Program

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

How to apply: 291581C15-17

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RDA II / Administrator required in Red Deer. Are you looking for a change? Full Time? Part Time? Would you like to work for a nice relaxed dentist in a beautiful modern and comfortable office environment? Mon-Fri no evenings or weekends great hours and co-workers. If this is something you are interested in please fax your resume 403 340-2160 we look forward to hearing from you!

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

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SPARTEK SYSTEMS INC In Sylvan Lake, AB is seeking qualified individuals for * QC INSPECTOR * ELEC TECH * MECH ENGINEER * ELEC. ENGINEERâ&#x20AC; F o r c o m p l e t e jobâ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; descriptions,â&#x20AC; pleaseâ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; refer to our website at www.sparteksystems.com Applicants please forward resume to:â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; keri.lee@ sparteksystems.com or fax toâ&#x20AC; 403-887-4050 Please state which position you are applying for in your Central Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Trades

Welding & Fabrications Foreman, Red Deer

Position involves organizing and assisting with the fabrication, design and construction of our metal equipment. Desirable candidate will have: *Journeyman Ticket and minimum 5 yrs.experience *Ability to interpret drawings, work orders, welding processes and materials *Strong interpersonal and leadership skills *Ability to work with welders of varying experience levels To apply: e-mail resume to hr@apexoil.ca. Visit our website at www.apexoil.ca Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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CLASS 1 drivers reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

MEGA CRANES is looking for a ticketed crane and boom truck operator. Must have Class 1. Good wages, benefits, 10% holiday pay, RRSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and most evenings and weekends off. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com SNOW plow drivers(2) reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR THE UPCOMING TURNAROUND SEASON

Business Opportunities

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JOURNEYMAN/APPRENTICE high growth & high margin retail loose leaf tea indusPIPEFITTERS try. Steve@fylypchuk.com WELDERS Misc. BOILERMAKERS Help RIGGERS

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ALSO ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR PERSON(S) EXPERIENCED WITH:

MONEYMAX

QUALITY CONTROL TOWERS SKILLED MECHANICAL LABOURER WELDER HELPERS PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO:

resumes@newcartcontracting.com FAX RESUME TO:

Please apply in person with your resume at 8a 5022 47th Avenue, Red Deer, AB. Hiring 2 full-time positions Store Manager Customer service representative

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1-403-729-2396 Please email along with resume all safety tickets and trade tickets Please specify which position youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re applying for.

We are seeking career minded individuals to join our team at Moneymax Alberta Ltd. Must have a high school diploma/GED, basic computer skills. Our hours of operations are Mon. to Wed. 9-6 Thur. to Fri. 9-7 Sat. 9-4:30. Salary to be negotiated.

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SERVICE ADVISORS Required Immediately Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilfield equipment for international clients.

Competitive plus renumeration Great BeneďŹ ts

We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people. With your long-term interests in mind, we provide you with ample opportunities to achieve your career goals.

We require a process driven person for this position.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking -

daveturnbull@ garymoe.com

NIGHT SHIFT WELDING SUPERVISOR JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WITH TANK EXPERIENCE This is a full-time permanent shop position with competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

403-227-7796 Please Email Resume To: hr@bilton.ca

Please send resume to:

Locally Owned and Operated

**NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS!** Meadowlands Golf Club in Sylvan Lake is hiring! - Food and Beverage - Kitchen - ProShop - Back shop - Maintenance - Marshals E-mail resume to info@ meadowlandssylvanlake.com

Please Fax Resume To:

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

Carriers Needed

Clearview Area Castle Crsc. Clark Crsc. & Crawford St. $155/mo.

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

Clearview Ridge Carrington Drive & Crossley St. area $202.00/mo. Deerpark Area 3 blks of Duston St. Denmark Crsc & West half of Donnelly Crsc. $94/mo. Lancaster Area East half of Lampard Crsc. $61/mo. ALSO Landry Bend Lacey Close & Lenon Close area $76/mo. ALSO Lord Close $46/mo. Good for adult with small car. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

FULL-TIME HVAC/R PLANNER/ SCHEDULER

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain and update as-built schedules to provide comparative data between planned and actual-cost schedules and productivity performance

Pallo, Payne & Parsons Cl.

â&#x20AC;˘ Task dependencies, SAP, cost analyses, earned value, resource leveling â&#x20AC;˘ Defining project goals, objectives and success factors â&#x20AC;˘ Planning and coordinating maintenance jobs and projects

BOWER AREA Baile Close Boyce St./ Byer Close Barrett Dr/ Beatty Crsc.. Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St INGLEWOOD AREA

Illingworth Close LANCASTER AREA

Truckers/ Drivers

SUNNYBROOK AREA

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

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

RED DEER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE POSITION

Sherwood Crsc VANIER AREA

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300 CENTRAL Alberta Precast Plant is currently seeking an individual to oversee the maintenance for the plant. Individual would work in conjunction with the operations manager and plant supervisor. Position plays an integral part in plant operations. You will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and technical support for all operating equipment. Individual would also be required to maintain proper files for all maintenance activities, and effectively manage inventory levels of critical replacement parts in a cost effective and efficient manner. Supervision of 3rd party contractors at times will also be reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Applicant must have minimum 5 yrs. of maintenance experience. Applicant must also have a wide range of knowledge different machine components. Electrical knowledge is an asset. Individual must work with compliance of all Occupational Health and Safety legislation, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and practices. Individual must be willing to be on call 6 days a week. Overtime work will be reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Wages based on experience and benefits avail. Fax resume to 403-885-5516. DISPATCHER reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Warehouse Person We are looking for an individual with strong customer service and communication skills and a desire to further their career. Please fax or email your resume to: Emco Corporation 4605 - 61st Street Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6Z2 Fax: (403) 343-3116 Email: jbrisbin@emcoltd.com

LIVE in caretaker reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. for 13 unit condo in Red Deer. Contact Deb 403-341-5606

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Seeking Purchasing Coordinator

SAFETY COURSES to meet your needs.

Responsibilities include: Manage input & tracking of purchase orders - present for review, obtain necessary approvals, and submit to vendors & proof vendor order confirmations. Administering price lists, organizing promotional information from vendors & stores & generating monthly sales reports.â&#x20AC; Strong computer skills, with proficiency using Microsoft Office and proven ability to create and maintain complex analysis reports in spreadsheets. Attention to detail, multitask oriented, strong communication & superior organizational, time management & problem solving skills required.â&#x20AC; Remuneration based on education and experience. Excellent benefits.â&#x20AC; APPLY NOW! Email resume to careers@chatters.ca Fax resume to 1-888-409-0483 Online @ www.chatters.ca THE BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE is looking for F/T Customer Service person for shift work. Please apply in person, Hwy. 11 West. No phone calls please.

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Standard First Aid , ConďŹ ned Space Entry, H2S Alive and Fire Training are courses that we oďŹ&#x20AC;er on a regular basis. As well, we oďŹ&#x20AC;er a selection of online Training Courses. For more information check us out online at www.firemaster.ca or call us at 403 342 7500. You also can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @firemasterofs.

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TO FIND OUT MORE YOU can sell it fast with a person-to-person want ad in the Red Deer Advocate Classifieds. Phone 309-3300

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RENTAL store looking for person to pull and load orders, assist brides. Must be physically fit. Full time. sales@ parklandrentals.com Fax: 403-347-7066

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Own transportation, regular hrs., competitive wages. Fax 1-403-206-7430

Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Valentine Crsc.

Duties include: â&#x20AC;˘ All aspects of RV Service work â&#x20AC;˘ Seasonal extended hours â&#x20AC;˘ Customer interaction â&#x20AC;˘ Experience preferred and must be able to work independently Attributes: â&#x20AC;˘ Organized & Reliable â&#x20AC;˘ Outgoing â&#x20AC;˘ Physically fit â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanically inclined â&#x20AC;˘ Permanent position â&#x20AC;˘ Tool allowance â&#x20AC;˘ Training allowance â&#x20AC;˘ Company benefits

E-mail bill@unclebensrv.com Fax: (403) 346-1055 or drop off resume, Attn Bill/Service

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THE TOWN OF BLACKFALDS HAS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For more information and complete job descriptions, please visit our web site at www.blackfalds.com â&#x20AC;˘ Day Camp Leader (Camp Curious) - Seasonal, Non-permanent â&#x20AC;˘ Labourer (Parks) - Seasonal, Non-permanent â&#x20AC;˘ Labourer (Public Works/Transfer Station) - Permanent Full-time â&#x20AC;˘ Labourer (Public Works) - Permanent Full-Time Please submit resumes by Email: info@blackfalds.com or Fax: (403) 885-4610

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

requires

SCRAPER OPERATORS Earthworks Division We require individuals with push pull experience, grade knowledge & able to work well with others for work in the Central AB area. Top wages paid based on knowledge & experience Career advancement opportunities Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

PUBLIC NOTICE SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ALBERTA TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

Alberta Parks is currently accepting applications for the 2013 season. There are a variety of positions available in the various Provincial Parks in Central Alberta. s Campground Booth Attendant: Jarvis Bay, Red Lodge, Pigeon Lake, Miquelon Lake s Maintenance Service Worker: Jarvis Bay, Red Lodge, Pigeon Lake, Miquelon Lake, Blackfoot Recreation Area s Maintenance Supervisor: Jarvis Bay, Red Lodge s Park Centre Information Officer: Miquelon Lake Qualifications vary depending on the position: s (IGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PREFERRED SOME RELATED EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED s %XCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS s 0ASSION FOR PARKS AND THE OUTDOORS s +NOWLEDGE OF 0ROVINCIAL 0ARKS AND LOCAL REGIONAL TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES s %XPERIENCE HANDLING CASH POINT OF SALE EQUIPMENT CASH REGISTER AND PERFORMING DAILY CASH outs s #OMPUTER SKILLS INCLUDING EXPERIENCE WITH -ICROSOFT /FFICE 3UITE

860

s %XPERIENCE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AN ASSET s %XPERIENCE OPERATING AND MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT LANDSCAPING TURF MANAGEMENT ETC

â&#x20AC;˘ Predictive and preventative maintenance scheduling

s %XPERIENCE CLEANING AND MAINTAINING WASHROOM FACILITIES

â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance and/or plant facility experience

0ARK STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO WORK VARIOUS SHIFTS INCLUDING WEEKENDS

â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication skills and a team player Cut off for this position is March 19, 2013

All positions require a Vulnerable Security Search clearance prior to being hired. A Defensive $RIVING #ERTIFICATE AND $RIVER S !BSTRACT ARE REQUIRED FOR SOME POSITIONS 7AGES VARY DEPENDENT ON THE POSITION AND EXPERIENCE

Sierra Septic Solutions is hiring for the following positions in Red Deer:

STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

-Vac Truck Operator -Grease Trap Service Tech

Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted.

The Vac Truck Operator requires a Class 3Q with clean abstract and the Grease Trap Tech requires a Class 5 with a basic knowledge of plumbing. Full training will be provided. If you would like to join our team, email your resume to:

hr@sierraseptic.ca or fax to:

403-309-4296

&OR A DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE VISIT WWW !LBERTA0ARKS CA 3UBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO 3ANDRA /LANSKY GOV AB CA 0LEASE SPECIFY WHICH POSITION S YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND THE LOCATION Application deadline: March 22, 2013 )F YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST MORE DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS PLEASE CONTACT 3ANDRA /LANSKY AT THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS 7E THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST /NLY INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE contacted.

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STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Human Resources Fax # 403-342-6505 Email: randersen@studon.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;People Pride & Serviceâ&#x20AC;?

MEGA CRANES is looking for a YARD person with Class 1. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com

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

GAMES MUSIC - F/T Sales Clerk. Submit resume to 5209 50 Ave Red Deer

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

GRAYSON EXCAVATING LTD. requires experienced foremen, pipelayers, equipment operators, Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers for installation of deep utilities (water and sewer). Fax resume to (403)782-6846 or e-mail to: info@ graysonexcavating.com

In the towns of:

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Plumbing, HVAC and Industrial distribution organization is looking for a

Piper Dr. & Pennington Cres.

â&#x20AC;˘ Expertise at creating and monitoring large and/or multiple work plans to keep team leads informed of expectations and variances with regard to critical paths

Adams Close/ Adair Ave.

Emco Corporation,

4 days/wk Flyers & Sun. Life IN PINES Patterson Cres. & Pamley Ave.

880

For afternoon delivery once per week

ANDERS AREA

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Carriers Needed

The ideal candidate would be dual tickets (HVAC/R & Electrical Journeyperson) with planning experience. Responsibilities / Requirements of this position include:

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

Michener Area West of 40th Ave. North Ross St. to 52 Street. $236/monthly Good for adult with small car.

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

For the Red Deer Area

CARRIERS NEEDED

Lancaster Dr

WESTLAKE 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr. 1-1/2 hrs. /day

We are currently hiring for the position of: Due to continued growth we are currently seeking:

GLENDALE Morning delivery 6 days /wk by 6:30 a.m.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

GRANDVIEW 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr. 1-1/2 hrs. per day

STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best 50 Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees.

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Misc. Help

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850

Misc. Help

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Truckers/ Drivers

E4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 15, 2013 Auctions

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

FREE

for all Albertans

FUNDRAISING AUCTION

Saturday, March 16, 7 pm Blackfalds Community Centre All proceeds to furnish & equip the new Blackfalds Field House Recreation Facility. Live & silent auctions. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Food & refreshments avail. Great auction items. Auctioneer Rick Horn

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stuff

Clothing

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1530

Auctions

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

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

Employment Training

1530

1590

ASSORTED senior ladies clothing, like new, size 12 petite, $100 obo 403-343-8916

Angus Beef for Sale Ranch Raised, Hormone Free, Grass Finished See our website; www.flaghillranch. com Contact: Leo Johnson at 403 665 2497

1660

Firewood

1830

Cats

SIAMESE ALSO BELINESE ( 4) KITTENS FOR SALE $50 each obo. 403-887-3649

1840

Dogs

EquipmentHeavy

1630

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGS

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

900

TECHNOLOGY

1680

1710

Web Designer Network Administrator Help Desk Support Analyst PC Support Specialist and more!

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042 FRIDGE & STOVE $150/both or $75/ea. Marilee 403-341-9990 leave msg.

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Financial Assistance available to qualified applicants.

Household Furnishings

C O F F E E Ta b l e a n d matching end table, great shape. $150; Dresser with mirror, $40. 403-314-2026

Call Today (403) 347-6676 2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

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Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

2 COLOUR TV’S In working cond. Sony Trinitron 33”, $100 Sanyo, 27” $75 Will take offers. 403-341-3099

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BLACKFALDS COMMUNITY HALL

COLOUR TV In working cond. Citizen 21”, $50 ANSWERING MACHINE, $25. Will take offers. 403-341-3099

Doors Open: 5:30 pm Auction Begins: 7:00 pm Auctioneer: Rick Horn

HOUSE stereo, dual cassette deck, 5 disc CD player, audio/video receiver w/speakers $120 obo 403-782-3847

For more details, visit:

RCA audio video receiver w/5 speakers $80 obo 403-782-3847

FUNDRAISING AUCTION MARCH 16, 2013

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www.blackfaldsﬁeldhousesociety.com Currently accepting donations!! Call Holly at: 403-391-2310

DELTA OILFIELD CONTROLS (ROCKY) LTD. Tuesday, March 19, 2013 @ 10:00 AM

Sale Site: MONTGOMERY AUCTION SALES CENTRE 1 MILE NORTH OF BLACKFALDS ON HWY 2A, 2 MILES EAST ON LAKESIDE SARGENT RD. PICKER TRUCK, PICKUP SERVICE TRUCKS 2005 GMC C5500 S/A Dually 4x4 Duramax Diesel Truck w/General PM 6522 Series 6 Knuckle Boom Picker w/Outriggers, 10 Ft Steel Deck – Only 18968 KM, 2009 Chev Silverado LT 2500HD w/Gas Eng, AT, LB, 4 Dr Ext. Cab -119,267 KM w/Nortruck T-Canopy 8 FT Service Cap, 2-2005 Chev LS 2500HD w/ Gas Eng, AT, LB, 4 Dr. Ext Cab TRENCHER Case 60 Walk-Behind Trenching Machine w/60” Stringer & Auger w/S/A Trailer SHOP & CONSTRUCTION TOOLS, SPECIALTY & INSTRUMENTATION TOOLS, DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL INVENTORY (NEW), OILFIELD INSTRUMENTION INVENTORY (NEW) & MUCH MORE AUCTIONEEERS NOTE: This is a complete dispersal of equipment and inventory for Delta Controls. The building is sold and after 36 years of business the owners are pursuing other interests. Your patronage and support will be appreciated. See more info and pictures @ www.montgomeryauctions.com 10% BUYERS FEE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS VIEWING: Monday, March 18 9AM-4PM REMOVAL: By Friday March 22 @3PM TERMS: Cash/C/Card/ Company Cheques w/Letter of Credit

www.montgomeryauctions.com

Auctioneers & Sales Management

TO GIVE AWAY Working older style 32”, T.V. with stand. Attractive set! 403-343-3371

Misc. for Sale

1760

FLOWER pots and vases, large variety, $10/all, 403-314-9603

TIRE Pump (foot), $10; 2 tow ropes, 10’ long, $10. ea.; Tap and die set, 40 pce, $20; Drift wood, $45; Box of asst’d flower pots, $8; patchwork quilt, 72”x56”, $20; 1 blanket, white/floral dble. $5; oscill a t i n g s p r i n k l e r, $ 5 ; 2 spider plants, $7. ea.; 4 dessert goblets (pedestal style) all for $16; 8 cups and saucers, bone china, $16. for all; 4 stacking chairs, metal frames, $20; 403-314-2026

Kelloway Cres. Lovely 3 level exec. 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. April 15, 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

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

Contractors

1100

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia preferring non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Escorts

1165

EDEN

587-877-7399 10am-midnight BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, EROTICAS PLAYMATES textured & t-bar ceilings, Girls of all ages 598-3049 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 www.eroticasplaymates.net

COUNTERTOPS

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Handyman Services

1200

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

JNM CONSTRUCTION Home Improvements, Framing, roofing, siding & finishing work! 30 yrs. Exp. Free Est. 403-505-2248

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

1280

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 10 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 5003-50 St. 403-348-5650

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912

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

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Houses/ Duplexes

4 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage $1695 mo. 403-782-7156 357-7465

LINDA’S CHINESE MASSAGE

COUPLES SPECIAL

2 bdrms, 1 bath, 3 appls. Shared laundry. Fenced yard w/garage. Adults only. No pets. No smoking. $1325 INCL UTIL; SD $1325; Avail APRIL 1st. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403 396 9554

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

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3190

Mobile Lot

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820

5326 47 AVE.

Unit #306 - 2 bdrm. condo, w/solid hardwood flooring, downtown R.D. Underground parking. Needs bathroom updated & painting. Price range between $160,000 $170,000. 403-815-0429 or 540-6066 to view.

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Condos/ Townhouses

3030

BRIGHT CONDO at 61 Street

2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 appls, shared laundry. NO PETS. Avail APRIL 1st. $975 & ELECT., SD $975 Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554

HALMAN Heights

Manufactured Homes

3040

SUNNYBROOK

2 bdrm. apt. avail. April 1, Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, great location, no pets. 403-346-6686

INNISFAIL

Avail now, 1 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, adult only condo, $1300 + pwr, $1250 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 516 404, 5205 Woodland Rd - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

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Newly Renovated Mobile Home

COMMERCIAL RETAIL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE APRIL 5, 2013 @ 12:30 PM

Featuring 1626 Sq Ft Sitting on .17 Acres In Rimbey, Ab. w/Metal Roof, In-Floor Heat, Natural Gas, Off- Street & Rear Parking Final Bid Subject to Owners Approval - Seller Very Motivated

20,000with Intro

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL DISCOVER REAL ESTATE LTD. DAWNA PROVIDENTI @ 403-350-2706 www.montgomeryauctions.com

Sharon (403) 340-0225 www.lansdowne.ca

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New 2011 Commercial Retail Building With Great Location

A MUST SEE! Only

Commercial Property

4806-51 STREET, RIMBEY, ALBERTA

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

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Renter’s Special

Auctioneers & Sales Management DON MONTGOMERY ICCA Auctioneer

(403) 885-5149 1-800-371-6963

Box 939, Blackfalds, AB

FREE Cable 2 & 3 bedroom modular/mobile homes in pet friendly park

INNISFAIL

Avail Apr 1, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 6 appl, adult only c o n d o , $ 11 0 0 + p w r, $1250 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 516 203, 5205 Woodland Rd - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 4 1 2 - w w w. s i m p r o p e r ties.ca

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4160

Riverside Meadows

Avail now, 3 bdrm main, 1 bath, covered carport, 2 a p p l , s h a r e d l a u n d r y, $1250 + 60% util, $1250 SD, N/S, No pets,, PM 557 6017 - 56 Ave - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 4 1 2 - w w w. s i m p r o p e r ties.ca

2nd person is 1/2 price. Open daily 9 am-9 pm. 403-986-1550 #3 4820-47 Ave MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

This weekend only. BLACKFALDS: 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upgrades, a must see! $376,500 2 bdrm. 2 bath, dbl. att. garage. $325,000. 2 bdrm. 2 bath. $297,900. Inclds. all fees, sod & appls. Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

Condos/ Townhouses

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Mauricia 403-340-0225

Newly Reno’d Mobile Cable + more MAIN FLOOR SUITE FREE Shaw Manufactured $899/month IN WEST PARK Mauricia 403-340-0225 Homes

Gentle Touch Massage Comm/res. Locally owned.

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

TWO 2 bdrm. suite downtown area, above store, at 5115 Gaetz Ave. Quiet person preferred $750/mo., $700 d.d. all utils., except electricity. Avail. March 31. 347-3149

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MOVE IN READY SPRING INTO A RISER HOME.

4020

Starting at

950

/month

Mauricia (403) 340-0225 www.lansdowne.ca ers. 309 3300. READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for. 309-3300

5326 47 AVE. Unit #306 - 2 bdrm. condo, w/solid hardwood flooring, downtown R.D. Underground parking. Needs bathroom updated & painting. between $160,000 - $170,000. 403-815-0429 or 540-6066

The

Rent Spot

Your Rental Key to Houses, Condos, Suites & More

CALL CLASSIFIEDS 403-314-4397 TO ADVERTISE HERE

classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com Massage Therapy

Avail now, 1 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 2 appl, laundry in bldg, N/S, no pets, $765 + pwr, $745 SD, PM 479 7, 5110 - 43 St - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

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Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 1100

1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, $740/mo. Avail. immed. Incl. most utils, no pets. Call 403-886-5288 1BDRM. suite, 4616-44 St. Rent $700/D.D. $700. Ph: 403-341-4627 2 BDRM. furn. apt. and office space in Sylvan Lake. No pets, n/s. $1100/mo. utils. incl. 403-887-4610

North of Hospital

Houses For Sale

homes

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Contractors

3060

Suites

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Suites

Clean 3 bdrms,1.5 bath, ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious 5 appls. Yard, Deck & suites 3 appls., heat/water finished bsm’t. Only preincld., Oriole Park. approved pets. No smoking. Acreages 403-350-1620 Gloria $1335 & UTIL; SD $1335; Avail APRIL 1st. BOWER ACREAGE, LAKE KOOHearthstone 403-314-0099 Avail Apr 15, 2 bdrm, 1 CANUSSA, $79,900 or 403-396-9554 bath, 2 appl, new paint & 403-227-5132 flooring, laundry in the Riverfront Estates bldg, $1050 + pwr, $1000 Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, S D , N o p e t s , n / s P M CLASSIFICATIONS Manufactured bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, 477 103, 27 Bennett St Homes Sim Mgmt & Realty 4000-4190 blinds, large balcony, 403-340-0065 ext 412 no pets, n/s, $1195 MUST SELL or $1225 along the river. www.simproperties.ca By Owner. SD $1000. avail. CITY VIEW APTS. Houses Mauricia 403-340-0225 April 1 , 403-304-7576 Clean, quiet, newly reno’d For Sale 347-7545 adult building. Rent $825., Income S.D. $700. Avail. Mar 25 1300 SQ.FT. 1/2 DUPLEX SIERRA GRANDE near hospital. No pets Property IN RED DEER. Executive 2 bdrm. condo, 403-340-1032 or 318-3679 Gated community, The 6 appls., 2 baths, heated BRAND NEW Fountains, near RDG.C.C. DOWNTOWN parking, pool + more. Over SECONDARY SUITE Great location. For more 45. $1175. Sim & Thorne Avail now, 1 large bdrm, 1 info phone 403-506-9491 HOME. 403-588-2550 bath suite, 2 appl, FREE PM 403-347-0755 laundry, $750 + pwr, $700 INCOME property legal SD, No pets, N/S, PM 19 suite good return FREE Weekly list of WESTPARK 5, 5340 - 47 Ave - Sim $240,000. 11/2 blocks west of hospital! M g m t & R e a l t y properties for sale w/details, Phone 403- 350-0989 3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. 403-340-0065 ext 412 - prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 balcony, no pets, n/s, www.simproperties.ca Help-U-Sell of Red Deer rent $1195 SD $1000. Lots For www.homesreddeer.com Avail. April 1, INNISFAIL Sale 403-304-7576, 347-7545 Avail Mar 1, 2 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 2 appl, laundry in the 112 ACRES of bare land, Mason Martin Homes has Woodlea Estates bldg, $750 + pwr, $700 located in Burnt Lake area Avail Apr 1, 1 bdm, 1 bath SD, N/P, N/S, PM 34 301, 8 Brand New Homes structure plan, great condo, 2 appl, hardwood 5604 50 Ave - Sim Mgmt & starting at $188,900 investment property with Realty 403-340-0065 ext Call for more info flooring, adult only, $800 + future subdivision 403-588-2550 pwr, $750 SD, N/P, N/S, 4 1 2 - w w w. s i m p r o p e r potential. Asking 1.2M PM 427 403, 4515 53 St - ties.ca 403-304-5555 S i m M g m t & R e a l t y LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, www.laebon.com 403-340-0065 ext 412 - SUITES. 25+, adults only www.simproperties.ca n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Laebon Homes 346-7273 Well priced. Good location. 403-896-3553

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

1010

CLEARVIEW

Avail now, 3 bdrm, 1 bath 4-plex, 4 appl, $975 including water, $925 SD, N/P, N/S, PM 494 56A Cosgrove Cres - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 4 1 2 - w w w. s i m p r o p e r ties.ca

PET FRIENDLY Townhouse In Eastview

wegotservices Accounting

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

4090

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse FURNACE fillter, (Dust 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, eater) e l e c t r o s t a t i c no pets, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 avail. March 15 washable, asking $80; 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 403-227-2653

WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER, Samsung, with remote. Perfect condition. $125. OBO 403-347-0104

DON MONTGOMERY ICCA Auctioneer 403-885-5149 • 1-800-371-6963 Box 939, Blackfalds, AB

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

1720

5 PIECE canister set, large containers, rustic tone tan color, exc. cond., handm a d e p o t t e r y, $ 6 0 / a l l , 403-346-5423

1900

Travel Packages

RED Wigler composting worms w/housing unit, $50; information for care provided; greenhiouse 3 shelves roll up flap w/zipper, 47x7x70 cm. plus 2 72 cell seed starter kits, asking $40; lawnmower, battery operated, mulcher straight cut, 18” cutting span, batteries not incl. asking $45, exc. cond, 403-227-2653

Household Appliances

3030

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

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

Garden Supplies

Condos/ Townhouses

KITSON CLOSE

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. DUKE - GOOFY, playful, strong & noble, 2 yr old, Lil Mule Logging WOMEN’S suede jacket, neutered, micro chipped, 403-318-4346 chocolate brown, size L , vaccinated, Rottweiler, good condition, $40, Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner looking for his FUR-EVER Box of ladies clothing, size BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / home. 8-10, good quality, $20; del. Lyle 403-783-2275 Phone 403-342-7905 403-314-9603

YOUR CAREER IN

Auctions

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Farmers' Market

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920

Career Planning

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

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

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

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

BRIGHT CONDO AT 61 Street

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Activists differ on how much guilt Pope Francis shoulders from ‘dirty war’ by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — It’s beyond dispute that Jorge Mario Bergoglio, like most other Argentines, failed to openly confront the 1976-1983 military junta as it kidnapped and killed thousands of people in a “dirty war” to eliminate leftist opponents. But human rights activists differ on how much responsibility Pope Francis personally deserves for the Argentine church’s dark history of supporting the murderous dictatorship. The new pope’s authorized biographer, Sergio Rubin, argues that this was a failure of the Roman Catholic Church in general, and that it’s unfair to label Bergoglio, then a thirtysomething leader of Argentina’s Jesuits, with the collective guilt that many Argentines of his generation still wrestle with. “In some way many of us Argentines ended up being accomplices,” at a time when anyone who spoke out could be targeted, Rubin recalled in an interview with The Associated Press just before the papal conclave. Some leading Argentine human rights activists agree that Bergoglio, now 76, doesn’t deserve to be lumped together with other church figures who were closely aligned with the dictatorship. “Perhaps he didn’t have the courage of other priests, but he never collaborated with the dictatorship,” Adolfo Perez Esquivel, who won the 1980 Nobel Peace Prize for documenting the junta’s atrocities, said

Thursday. “Bergoglio was no accomplice of the dictatorship. He can’t be accused of that,” Perez Esquivel told Radio de la Red in Buenos Aires. But others say Bergoglio’s rise through the Argentine church since then has put him in many positions of power where he could have done more to atone for the sins of Catholic officials who did actively conspire with the dictators. Some priests even worked inside torture centres, and blessed those doing the killing. And now that Argentina is actively putting former dictatorship figures on trial for human rights violations, they say he’s been more concerned about preserving the church’s image than providing evidence that could lead to convictions. “There’s hypocrisy here when it comes to the church’s conduct, and with Bergoglio in particular,” said Estela de la Cuadra, whose family lost five members during the junta years and whose mother co-founded the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo activist group to search for missing people. “There are trials of all kinds now, and Bergoglio systematically refuses to support them.” Bergoglio twice invoked his right under Argentine law to refuse to appear in open court in trials involving torture and murder inside the feared Navy Mechanics School and the theft of babies from detainees. When he eventually did testify in 2010, his answers were evasive, human rights attorney Myriam Bregman told the AP. Bergoglio’s own state-

ments proved church officials knew from early on that the junta was torturing and killing its citizens even as the church publicly endorsed the dictators, she said. “The dictatorship could not have operated this way without this key support,” she said. Rubin, a religious affairs writer for the Argentine newspaper Clarin, said Bergoglio actually took major risks to save so-called “subversives” during the dictatorship, but never spoke about it publicly before his 2010 biography, The Jesuit. In the book, Bergoglio said he didn’t want to stoop to his critics’ level — and then shared some of his stories. Bergoglio said he once passed his Argentine identity papers to a wanted man with a similar appearance, enabling him to escape over the border to Brazil. Various times, he said he sheltered people inside church properties before they were safely delivered into exile. The most damning accusation against Bergoglio is that as the military junta took over in 1976, he withdrew his support for two slum priests whose activist colleagues in the liberation theology movement were disappearing. The priests were then kidnapped and tortured at the Navy Mechanics School, which the junta used as a clandestine prison. Bergoglio said he had told the priests — Orlando Yorio and Francisco Jalics — to give up their slum work for their own safety, and they refused. “I warned them to be very careful,” Bergoglio told Rubin. “They were too exposed

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told the president his rhetoric was not conducive to compromise. “It’s better if the president is here fully engaged with us than travelling around the country saying Congress isn’t doing its job,” Sen. John Barrasso told reporters, summarizing comments he and others had made. Sen. Lamar Alexander said the message to Obama had been: “Step one is to work with us, not just heckle and taunt us on the campaign trail, and step two is to lead.” He said the president must also “go against the grain in his own party.” Participants at the closed-door meeting said Obama acknowledged the point without yielding ground — and noted that Republicans criticize him freely. Obama has shown a willingness to reduce spending on big entitlement programs such as the Medicare health care program for the elderly, the Social Security pension program and the Medicaid health care program for the poor — traditionally a taboo among Democrats — in exchange for raising revenue by closing loopholes in the tax code. He has not insisted on higher tax rates. “He was candid and open and direct and he didn’t sugar coat it,” Alexander said. “He recognizes that we have some pretty big differences and we ought to keep expectations under control, but he said he believes — and I think all of us believe — this is the way we should be doing business together.”

The U.N. Security Council underscored its grave concern Thursday at the arms trafficking and repeated weapons fire across the Lebanon-Syria border. The council appealed to all Lebanese to preserve national unity in the face of attempts to undermine the country’s stability and refrain from any involvement in the two-year-old Syrian conflict. In a press statement after closed-door briefings by the U.N. special co-ordinator for Lebanon and a senior U.N. peacekeeping official, the council expressed grave concern at the impact of the growing flow of refugees fleeing the violence in Syria. They now total 360,000 in Lebanon. The bloodshed in Syria has drawn Lebanon deeper into the unrest — a troubling sign for a country that has gone through

its own 15-year civil war and has an explosive sectarian mix as well as deep divisions between pro- and anti-Syria factions, many of which are armed. The council expressed grave concern at repeated incidents of cross-border fire which has killed and injured Lebanese civilians, as well as incursions, abductions and arms trafficking across the border. The council expressed deep concern “at the impact of the Syrian crisis on Lebanon’s stability” and called on all parties to respect Lebanon’s “policy of disassociation and to refrain from any involvement in the Syrian crisis.” Council members said they are encouraged by the calm that continues to prevail across the Blue Line, the U.N.-drawn boundary between Lebanon and Israel. They urged the parties “to make every effort to ensure that the cessation of hostilities is sustained.”

Senators said the meeting also featured exchanges on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada, tax reform and the regulatory burden on businesses. In the House late Wednesday, Budget Committee Republicans approved a 2014 budget plan that cuts spending by $4.6 trillion over the coming decade with cuts to Medicaid and domestic agencies while balancing the government’s books within 10 years. The vote sent the measure to the full House for a vote next week. The House budget plan tries to protect the Defence Department from the deep spending cuts by cutting more deeply into the day-to-day operating budgets of domestic agencies next year. Senate Democrats late Thursday pushed a budget through committee that calls for roughly $1 trillion in new tax revenues over the coming decade and increases spending slightly over current projections. The blueprint is expected to be on the Senate floor for a vote next week. The U.S. debt is now at $16.6 trillion. The Treasury Department on Wednesday indicated that the annual deficit, at least, is starting to shrink.

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