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Council caves on ward vote PLEBISCITE SLATED FOR 2013 CIVIC ELECTION

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF

there is no equal to that in the community.”

Kvern’s sister Jody is severely disabled, with the mental capacities of about a three year old. Jody, now 54, was admitted to the centre at age six.

In the early 1990s, though, as the provincial government began a push to move developmentally challenged people from institutionalized care into the community, Jody was put into a group home. She spent nearly a decade in group homes in Sundre and Didsbury, but they were not particularly happy stays.

“My sister went from, at Michener, being a fairly happy-go-lucky kind of person and very affectionate and she got out into the community and just was anxiety-ridden and started having these escalating behaviours that we’d never seen before,” explained Kvern.

Red Deer residents will go to a plebiscite on a municipal ward system in conjunction with the Oct. 21 municipal election.

In an unusual m o v e , R e d D e e r STEPHAN FLOATS MOTION TO council reconsid- KILL BIKE LANE PROJECT A3 ered a Feb. 4 decision to reject a plebiscite on a ward system on Monday night.

Council voted 5-3 in support of adding a question regarding ward systems on the next civic ballot.

Mayor Morris Flewwelling and Councillors Frank Wong, Dianne Wyntjes, Tara Veer and Chris Stephan were in favour. Councillors Paul Harris, Cindy Jefferies and Lynne Mulder were opposed. Coun. Buck Buchanan was absent.

Coun. Frank Wong said he was surprised the vote went through because Buchanan was absent. The three councillors had put the original motion for a plebiscite to council in February.

“People have wanted to have a say for the last nine years,” said Wong. “We’re going to move forward. Who knows? It may be against having a ward system but at least we listened to people and they will have their say.”

The reconsideration came on the heels of Councillors Lynne Mulder and Paul Harris’ successful motion to amend the dialogue charter, a major work plan looking at community engagement, to explore systems of representation including wards with the goal of how the community could be best represented by council.

Council may reconsider decisions if there are special and exceptional circumstances.

Mulder said her initial vote of no to a plebiscite on Feb. 4 was not meant in anyway to stifle public input. She said this is a very important decision that warrants a comprehensive understanding of what the problems they are trying to solve so they can find the right solutions for Red Deer.

Mulder and Harris both reiterated the importance of understanding the issues and concerns behind the debate between a ward and at-large system. They said that way council would understand the nature of the problem in order for councillors to make the best decisions for the community.

“I want to be really clear to the public,” said Mulder. “I am not opposed to hearing from them. In fact, I want to hear more from them. I think this reduces the question to a level to a yes or no answer when it is a very large and important issue. I am not opposed to a plebiscite if that’s what we need. I’m not in favour of one at this time.”

Councillors Dianne Wyntjes and Tara Veer wanted to take the motion a step further. Wyntjes said after a decision is made you always hear chatter on both sides in the community.

By adding a question to the ballot, Wyntjes said this will allow for ample conversations over the next seven months.

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Advocate paper carrier Julie Hrycyk helped a senior citizen in need in Ponoka Monday morning while delivering her papers. Please see related story on page A2.

Notre Dame grad project raises at least $129K for suicide prevention

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Unstoppable is right.

Notre Dame High School’s graduating class set themselves a $45,000 fundraising goal as part of their annual graduation service project themed “Unstoppable.” At last count, the students had raised more than $129,000 — and donations are still coming in.

“I was blown away,” said Evan Macleod, student council president, on Monday.

“Once they announced it was $128,000, I was speechless. It’s amazing.”

Money will go to Suicide Information and Education Services Red Deer.

“The theme we chose this year hit home for most people involved and that is why we had such a big student involvement,” Macleod said. “Every one of us knew Kale Williams, or knew people who were affected by suicide.”

Notre Dame student Williams died in February.

As part of the grad project, students arranged a charity hockey game in his name on March 11.

A week of activities took place at the school leading up to Saturday’s Race for Your Life finale that saw 38 teams take part. During the week, students took on challenges such as creating a suicide prevention video in 24 hours or making the perfect glass of lemonade.

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Author fears for sister when Michener closes LAUNCHES ONLINE PETITION

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Lee Kvern has seen Michener Centre at its worst.

As a child, the Okotoks author would visit her sister at the facility notorious for its program of forced sterilization, noticing a one-size-fits-all approach and seeing some 30 people packed into a room, served by three caregivers.

“It was awful. It was institutional living,” she said, “But over the years, Michener has evolved.

“They just started to treat (the residents) as you would anybody else. That’s the evolution I’ve seen.

The care my sister has had there the last 15 years —

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Advocate carrier saves senior

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A Central Alberta Life newspaper carrier is being hailed for rescuing an elderly woman who suffered some frostbite after ending up outside her home wearing only a nightgown early Monday morning.

Julie Hrycyk came across the woman while delivering Red Deer Advocate newspapers for another carrier.

Hrycyk was driving in the residential area across the river and near Hwy 53. The route had few deliveries there, but as she got close to a house on 43rd Street, she noticed a woman on the sidewalk. The woman was seated and was just wearing a nightgown. The temperatures had dipped to the -17 to -20C range.

The woman had a pillowcase over her feet, said Hrycyk.

“I stopped to see if she needed any help and she wasn’t very coherent,” said Hrycyk. “She was con-

fused. I don’t know how long she had been there for.”

Hrycyk said the woman told her that she needed to get home.

A door was open at the house directly behind the woman but she said it wasn’t her home.

Hrycyk called and ambulance at 5:40 a.m. and again at 5:55 a.m. Five minutes later, the ambulance arrived. While they waited, Hrycyk unzipped her jacket and held the senior close to her.

“It was very cold and I was bundled up,” she said.

“I’m now putting a sleeping bag in my van, just in case I come across somebody again.”

The senior’s daughter, who didn’t want her name used, called Hrycyk to thank her for what she had done. She said early Monday afternoon that her mother was recovering at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre. Medical staff indicated the 84-year-old woman has some frostbite to her feet.

The woman said they are not sure how her mother would have ended up outside and that she does not have dementia issues. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Olds man charged with first-degree murder in death of Airdrie man A Olds man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Garland Curtis of Airdrie.

Dustin Piper, 23, will make his first court appearance on Thursday in Airdrie.

The accused and the victim were acquaintances, according to police.

On Jan. 12, Airdrie RCMP discovered the body of Curtis, 40, at a home after a Fort McMurray co-worker called police, concerned that Curtis had not been at work for a number of days.

Since that time, police have been interviewing numerous witnesses, collecting forensics and waiting on analyses to be completed.

RCMP from detachments in Airdrie, Red Deer, Fort McMurray and Olds, as well as major crimes units from Calgary, Edmonton and New Brunswick, have been working on the investigation.

“There were a lot of different pieces to put together in order to see the big picture, and our team of professionals have been working tirelessly on this case,” said Airdrie RCMP Insp. Tony Hamori.

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WARD: Complements motion adding topic to dialogue charter “I often believe politicians can and should change their minds based on additional feedback,” said Wyntjes. “I always believed the question of ward or not to ward is not a decision to be made by mayor and council in this room ... For me the ballot box is one of the best indicators of community opinion.”

Wyntjes added the decision complements the other motion adding wards to the dialogue charter. City council directed administration to come back with a report within six weeks outlining the costs, plans and education and awareness strategy. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

MICHENER: Behaviour changed in group home The change in behaviour culminated in Jody pulling apart a gas stove in her group home. Four RCMP officers were required to subdue her. After the incident, Jody was temporarily returned to Michener for a medication review.

“She was back there for maybe three days and her behaviours went away ... I was really reluctant about committing her back to Michener (because of my childhood memories), but boy, how she just turned around within days of being back at Michener, I thought, ‘I don’t have to make this decision, my sister’s already made it.’ ” Kvern said 20 years ago she believed a move into the community would be good for her sister, but now that Michener Centre is slated to close, with the government planning to move its 125 residents into group homes and seniors care facilities, she is deeply concerned for her sister.

What she said her sister experienced in group homes was a high staff turnover and caregivers not trained to deal with severely challenged individuals.

While knowing community living works for some individuals, she does not see it working for Jody.

“There’s a family there (at Michener) and it’s not something that can be replicated by staff that isn’t trained and staff that turns over every six months. I think people have an idea of what they think an institution is, and rightfully so, but Michener is not that institution anymore,” said Kvern.

Kvern has spent a good amount of time at Michener. She spent a few weeks at the facility researching for her 2010 novel The Matter of Sylvie, a story of a young girl with severe brain damage.

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Jody Kvern (left), a long-time Michener Centre resident, embraces mother, Barbara Kvern, in this 1995 photo.

She spent time with clients, interviewed staff, and came away with a greater appreciation for the services provided. If nothing else, Kvern wishes the government would keep the facility open to allow the 125 residents, many of whom are aged, to live out their golden years there.

In an attempt to change the government’s mind, Kvern has written a letter to the premier and started a petition on www.change.org. Electronic petitions are not allowed to be presented in the Alberta legislature; Kvern said she is learning about the process and may start a written petition as well.

Also, AUPE has created the www.keepmicheneropen.com website to encourage people to write letters to the premier. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

FUNDRAISER: ‘The energy was incredible’ Each team of six students, a school staff member and a parent had to raise $2,500 to participate in the final event, featuring six challenges around the community.

“The school was absolutely crazy. The energy was incredible,” said event co-ordinator Shannon Nivens, describing the wrap-up on Saturday afternoon.

“The range of emotion was incredible,” said principal Greg Hall. “There were tears. There was ecstatic joy.”

Hall gives his students full credit for their efforts.

“The kids’ courage was unbelievable through this. They just took this on and said we’re going to do something about this, (as) they have all year.”

The Grad Service Project has been going since 2008 and has always been successful, raising tens of thousands of dollars for local charities.

But this year’s total far exceeds the previous best — about $51,000 raised for Ronald McDonald House in 2009.

Laura MacNeill, executive director at Suicide Information and Education Services, said they are grateful for the support and will use the funds for education, counselling and support.

“The students showed lots of courage by supporting a cause that is full of fear and stigma,” says MacNeill in a statement.

“The fact that they understand the importance of awareness in breaking the stigma of suicide is a huge step forward in our community.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Canada-U.S. ties would Stephan suffer from pipeline floats motion rejection: Redford to kill bike CITY COUNCIL

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

One Red Deer city councillor wants to put an end to the controversial yet award-winning bike lane pilot project.

On Monday, Coun. Chris Stephan put forward a notice of motion to discontinue the bike lane pilot immediately and for city administration to prepare a plan to remove the lanes that have resulted in the loss of on street parking and motor vehicle lanes.

The motion also calls for council to stop spending any further “taxpayer dollars on bike lanes” unless approved by council during the operating or capital budget debates.

Stephan said the community is ready to have the bike lanes discussion again.

The bike lanes were approved in 2011 to the tune of $800,000 but residents barely noticed until the majority of the lines were painted last summer.

The city received more than 2,000 responses to its online survey and dozens of letters on both sides of the debate. Two different residents started online petitions in support and against the bike lanes.

“I have heard about this issue more than any other issue as a councillor,” said Stephan. “I think it is time to talk about it again.”

Stephan said there is no end date on the pilot and that’s what council needs to talk about. He said a pilot is not permanent but something that is tested and receives public feedback.

“When you implement something like this you want a win-win-win,” said Stephan. “It’s a win for motorists. It’s a win for cyclists. It’s a win for pedestrians. The problem is when we took away vehicle lanes and parking, we created a competition. I think that’s where a lot of the public were dissatisfied with the pilot project.”

Stephan said the notice of motion isn’t for the removal of all bike lanes but to look at the problem areas and make the necessary fixes such as they did in the fall.

Due to some backlash from the community, the city removed bike lanes on 55 Street, 40 Avenue (north of 52 Street) and 59 Avenue (north of 70 Street) should be complete by mid-October at the latest.

“We need to close the pilot project and we need to evaluate this if is something we need to continue doing,” said Stephan.

Last month, the city received a sustainability award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for its bike lane commuter pilot project.

Council will discuss on the motion on April 2. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

School boards say new teachers’ deal being imposed on them

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta’s school boards say they have serious concerns about a tentative deal between the province and the teachers.

The Alberta School Boards Association held an emergency meeting Monday in Edmonton, where 60 of the province’s 62 school boards met behind closed doors on the matter.

Association president Jacquie Hansen says the proposed four-year-deal, which gives teachers a twoper-cent wage hike in the last year, will affect students. Teachers still have yet to ratify the deal.

Education Minister Jeff Johnson, who attended the meeting in the afternoon, told reporters the proposed contract brings stability to the classroom.

However, the minister admitted it will be a challenge for school boards.

“There are a lot of pressures under the budget for school boards, and they may have 1/8fewer 3/8 teachers in the classroom next year than they did this year,” Johnson said. “Every community, every school, is going to be a little different.”

School boards say they feel that the deal is being imposed on them.

“There’s only so much money in our coffers, and we really have to be able to weigh the fiscal realities that we have,” Hansen said. “ 1/8We are 3/8 always trying to keep the cuts away from our kids as far as possible. We don’t think this agreement will allow us not to impact our kids, we think this will impact them no matter what.”

Bowden inmate found dead in cell An inmate serving at Bowden Institution died after he was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday.

Gerard Mallett, 62, was serving a two-year sentence for sexual assault. Mallett pleaded guilty to the charge on Oct. 31 and his sentence started on Dec. 20.

Corrections officers immediately performed CPR on Mallett. He was taken by ambulance to Innisfail Health Centre where he was pronounced dead at 2:16 p.m.

On Monday, Rita Wehrle, assistant warden management services at Bowden Institution, said she could not comment on the cause of death as an investigation is underway.

She said the institution was not placed on lockdown following the death.

“The death has not impacted on the normal routines of the institution,” Wehrle said.

As in all cases when a person dies in custody, the police and coroner were notified. Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Next of kin have been notified.

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Alberta Premier Alison Redford shown in an interview at The Canadian Press in Ottawa, Monday.

But Redford said that in the end, she believes the Obama administration will approve Keystone and both countries will soon look back on the contentious debate as a time for honest discussion about how best to expand the North American economy.

Just to make sure, though, numerous federal and provincial leaders have recently gone to Washington to lobby for the pipeline. Alberta also took out a large ad in the New York Times on the weekend to tout the economic benefits of the project.

And now, Redford is attacking federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair for his recent visit to the U.S. capital, during which he criticized the Conservative environmental record and expressed a preference for building pipelines in Canada first.

Redford said Mulcair’s statements were “ridiculous” and perpetuated false information about a project that is crucial to federal finances and the entire Canadian economy.

But at the same time, Redford and her Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Cal Dallas both stressed that Alberta is ready to stiffen its environmental standards.

“We’re ready to move the bar

again,” Dallas said. “There’s been some very clear signalling by the Obama administration that the United States is prepared to do that.

“And I think we’ve clearly indicated that we concur the time is right for that. We’re ready to refresh, to renew our commitments around those greenhouse gas targets.”

Last month, Alberta ministers said they were poised to raise the price on carbon.

Plus, the provincial government is trying to reorient its investment strategy to emphasize renewable energy and sustainable development, not just oil and gas, Redford said.

In the wake of the Obama comments, federal Conservatives have also recently been eager to brandish their environmental regulations — a change in tone from the antagonism toward some environmentalists that characterized their approach of the past.

Redford gently chastised that approach on Monday, suggesting it has not helped Alberta make the case to pipe bitumen out of the province, whether it be through the Keystone pipeline or the proposed Northern Gateway line to the British Columbia coast.

Man pleads guilty in Medicine Hat to killing toddler in June 2011

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MEDICINE HAT — A southern Alberta man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of a two-year-old boy.

T-Jaye Heller, who is 33, made the plea Monday at the opening of his trial in Medicine Hat. The child died of multiple blunt-force trauma injuries to his head.

His mother broke down in tears as the facts were read into the court record.

The mother, Heller and the boy moved to Medicine Hat in June 2011 and three weeks later he was dead.

The last assault that caused the boy’s death happened at another residence.

The court heard the toddler started having injuries starting when the mother got a job and Heller, who was unemployed, became the child’s primary daytime caregiver.

The mother took the boy to the doctor on June 16, 2011 after Heller reported the toddler had fallen.

The autopsy revealed the boy had a spiral fracture to his arm in addition to a number of other sub-

stantial injuries.

Less than two weeks later, police and ambulance were called to a home after Heller called 911 indicating the boy was unconscious and bleeding from his ear.

Heller became confrontational with police at the scene; a paramedic and officer stating they heard Heller ask, “is he dead or what?”

“Three families lost a son that day,” said the boy’s father, who can’t be identified because there is a publication ban on his son’s name.

“What happened to my son is horrible...It’s hard for me and my family to go through all this stuff.”

Heller was originally charged with first-degree murder, sexual assault, interference with a dead body and other charges, but those charges were dropped.

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Second-degree carries an automatic life sentence, but the judge must determine how long Heller must serve before he can apply for parole.

“Given the circumstances of this case and the circumstances of this offender, my position is that 20 to 25 years before he can apply to parole is appropriate,” said Crown prosecutor Brandy Shaw.

Defence lawyer Lyndon Heidinger has indicated he’ll argue for 15 to 17 years.

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A U.S. rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline proposal would have far-reaching implications for the Canada-U.S. relationship, Alberta Premier Alison Redford warns.

In an interview with The Canadian Press on Monday, Redford said Canada and the United States have a long history of economic integration that would be thrown into question by a ‘No’ to the pipeline.

“This is fundamental and I don’t think this is as simple as yes or no on a project,” she said during a three-day trip to the capital to promote her energy strategy. “I do think there is an impact that this has on the longer term relationship.

“I do think this could fundamentally change the relationship.”

TransCanada Corp. needs a stamp of approval from President Barack Obama in order to build its $7-billion bitumen pipeline from Alberta through six U.S. states to refineries on the Gulf Coast.

But the re-elected Obama administration has put a renewed emphasis on environmental protection and finding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fuelling speculation that it may reject the pipeline proposal or demand that Canada crack down on emissions in return for an approval.

A U.S. refusal would throw into question decades of Canada-U.S. economic co-operation and integration, Redford warned.

“I think it would show that we’re not as trusted as partners as we used to think that we were and that would be disappointing,” the premier said.

She argued that the original free trade agreement between Canada and the United States included formal commitments to maintain the energy relationship, with Canada promising to remain a supplier and the United States committing to remaining a customer.

“We need to make sure that those relationships continue. They matter to the continent. And we’re a very blessed continent. We have resources, we have people, we have security. And it’s important for us to remember it’s a result of an incredibly successful partnership over the last decades, hundreds of years.”

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Riding a dead horse WHY SOME ORGANIZATIONS, LIKE THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT, NEVER LEARN

BY ROBERT GERST SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE In Red Deer, they’re worried about the loss of locally dispatched ambulance services. Alberta Health Services (AHS) will be centralizing the function. It was centralized once before but it didn’t work out.

According to the Health Quality Council of Alberta, the failure wasn’t because centralization is the bankrupt organizational strategy it is, but rather because the centralization didn’t go far enough. This is the same logic that took us from an efficient and effective health-care system to the bureaucratic behemoth we have today.

But hey, if you got a strategy, stick with it. Just don’t have an emergency in the countryside around Red Deer.

The stick with it despite all evidence to the contrary approach is common in industry and government. For example, both are investing millions in the latest information technology (IT) that promises to solve all our problems. It turns out the previous IT implementation, making the same promises, didn’t deliver the results expected.

Strangely, that was the case for the previous two IT enhancements as well.

Thank goodness, this latest upgrade will fix all that.

On the consumer services front, my cellphone provider is busy making improvements to serve me better. I know, because they never stop telling me about it. “We are making these changes to serve you better,” they say.

Each service improvement ends with me having to migrate an increasingly confusing telephone menu after being told to: “Listen carefully, our menu items have changed.”

With each round of improvement, I seem to get further away from the person I’m trying to reach.

McKinsey & Company report that 70 per cent of all change initiatives in business and government fail. This includes mergers, corporate reorganizations, enterprise-wide IT implementations, quality improvement programs, cost-cutting initiatives, culture transformations, and customer service enhancements. Two major studies by IBM reached the same conclusion.

Well, McKinsey and IBM should know, because they’re so often leading the change, but I feel 70 per cent is conservative.

After all, those surveyed were those responsible. They can be forgiven for underestimation. These studies had large sample sizes because so many companies surveyed were repeat offenders — reporting the same dismal results after their third, fourth or fifth attempt.

Hope springs eternal. With each new initiative, organizations declare ‘this time for sure’ followed quickly by

extensive rationalizations as to why the whole mess isn’t really as bad as it seems. ‘We learned a lot’ has become the Prozac of the organizational world, swallowed whole and taken by the truckload.

What’s wrong here? How do we keep doing the same things but expecting different results? Simply put, some organizations have a learning disability.

They march on in comfortable directions rationalizing away any evidence that doesn’t confirm their biases. Bill Dettmer, author of Strategic Navigation, calls these rationalizations ‘dead horse’ strategies.

Dakota tribal wisdom says that when you discover you are on a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.

Learning disabled organizations have different strategies.

Declare that dead horses do not have to be fed, are less costly, carry lower overhead, and, therefore, more cost effective than live horses. Eliminate live horses as a cost cutting initiative. Have Purchasing standardize on dead horses.

Name the dead horse Paradigm Shift and keep riding it. Tell others that soon, everyone will be riding horses this way.

Benchmark the performance of the dead horse against other dead horses.

This may include site visits to watch others ride their dead horses.

Train people to ride dead horses.

Implement performance appraisals and provide incentives to those riding dead horses best.

Harness several dead horses togeth-

er for increased performance. This will include frequent use of the word ‘synergy.’

Create dead horse standards and conduct an audit to ensure your dead horse is in compliance. Issue final report stating your dead horse exceeds specifications.

Centralize dead horses to gain economies of scale. Lament the lack of newer, bigger, and better, dead horses to build critical mass.

Outsource the riding of dead horses.

Investigate public-private dead horse partnerships.

Downsize the dead horse and replace it with an entry-level dead horse at one-third the salary.

Conduct an engagement survey.

Compare engagement levels of dead horse and live horse riders. Fire the manager of whatever group scores lower. Complain about declining engagement.

Hire McKinsey or IBM to proactively strategize dead horse utilization maximization including potential efficiency gains from an automated dead horse work flow solution. Issue report on the change management implications of dead horses.

Troy Media columnist Robert Gerst is a partner in charge of operational excellence and research and statistical methods at Converge Consulting Group Inc. He is author of The Performance Improvement Toolkit: The Guide to Knowledge-Based Improvement and numerous articles in peer-reviewed publications.

This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia.com).

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Diversity at the core of democracy The importance of diversity cannot be overstated when it comes to making changes in our community.

The creation of Red Deer First that consists of eight like-minded individuals running in the civic election creates an interesting choice for residents of Red Deer. Do we take the easy path and just check off eight names because they have the same platform or do we look at each individual and check off the names that will implement change that represents the diversity and vitality of Red Deer?

I believe in a Red Deer that is dynamic and embracing of new and different ideas. I believe the reason we have elections and the reason we have more than one position is to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.

If the city council is controlled by eight like-minded individuals, I believe Red Deer’s future will be limited to a narrow homogeneous view versus an heterogeneous view if run by councilors with diversity.

Debate is an important part of our free society; one should be able to have opposing ideas and still be able to implement change for the betterment of our society. Ideas need to be challenged and all angles looked at to ensure a positive change that represents all people of Red Deer.

Politics is about implementing change that reflects society as a whole and this is best done by electing people who represent all the people in Red Deer not by a city council that thinks in a homogeneous manner.

While I applaud Red Deer First for getting people’s attention and hopefully drawing more people out to vote, I myself will be voting for people who will offer all of Red Deer’s population a colourful, dynamic and diverse platform. This may include some members of Red Deer First, but definitely not all of them.

Pauline Pizzey Red Deer

Thanks for focus on issues, people The Focus page, A6, in the Saturday, March 9, Red Deer Advocate deserves a little praise.

Thank you Joe McLaughlin for your editorial Medical advances no substitute for safe sex, for telling it like it is.

Also, Rick Zemanek, your article Stompin’ Tom did great things for Canada, was a good tribute to a passionate Canadian. I attended a concert here in Red Deer when Stompin’ Tom entertained with k.d. lang.

A fun night and a chance to meet two Canadians well on their way in their musical careers, many years ago.

My thanks to these two Advocate journalists Joe and Rick.

Norma Martin Red Deer

Time to change the electoral process I wish that Garfield Marks and other supporters of Let Us Vote were as engaged in trying to change the electoral process at the provincial and federal levels as they are at the city level.

The democratic deficit at the local level pales in comparison to provincial and federal deficits.

Unlike 81 other democracies in the world where proportional representation systems are in place, we have a first-past-the-post (winner-take-all) voting system. This guarantees that representation in parliament and the legislature will never correspond to the percentage of votes cast. In the 2011 federal elec-

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tion, Conservatives received 40 per cent of the votes, but they won 54 per cent (166) of the seats.

If we had an electoral system based on representation in proportion to the percentage of the votes cast, parliament would look very different and our government would more accurately reflect the political will of all voters. Instead of 166 seats, the Conservatives would have 123; instead of 103 seats the NDP would have 92; instead of 34 seats the Liberals would have 61; instead of the four seats the Bloc would have 18 seats; instead of one seat the Greens would have 12.

The distribution of seats in the Alberta Legislature would also be very different if we had a proportionally representative electoral system. Instead of 61 seats the P.C. would have 38; instead of 17 seats the Wildrose would have 29; instead of five seats the Liberals would have 9; instead of the four seats the NDP would also have nine.

The gap between votes cast and seats gained is wide and deep. In the 2011 federal election, the votes of seven million Canadians elected no one. Such an outcome is not new. The Liberal party won 51 per cent of the seats in 1997, but received only 38 per cent of the votes.

Again in the 2000 election, the gap between votes and seats was just as impressive. The Liberals won 57 per cent of the seats with only 41 per cent of the votes.

An example of one of the most outrageously unfair results comes from the 2004 federal election.

It took 2,100,000 votes to elect 19 NDP members of parliament but only 1,700,000 votes to elect 54 Bloc Quebecois M.P’s. Is it any wonder that only 61 per cent of Canadians bothered to vote in the 2011 federal election.

I do not know whether a ward system would result in a more representative city council in Red Deer, but I do know that the electoral process at the

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provincial and federal levels could be substantially improved by replacing the current first-past-the –post system with a system based on proportional representation.

If you are dissatisfied with the status quo and support electoral reform at whatever level of government, speak up.

Tell your councillors, MLAs, MPs and the leaders of your party of choice that you want a voting system which more accurately reflects the political will of all voters.

For more information about the different forms of proportional representation being used in other countries, go to FairVoteCanada.ca To contact the Red Deer Action Team of Fair Vote Canada, phone: Dale at 403-346-3727 or Don at 403-342-2245 or Jim at 403-352-0043 Dale L. Watson Red Deer

Criminals, not paintballers If someone assaults a person with a baseball bat, do you call them a baseball player? Or with a hockey stick, a hockey player?

No. So why would you call some guys paintballers for assaulting people with paintball markers?

They aren’t paintballers. They are hoodlums, dumb criminals who will hopefully get the book thrown at them.

Every real paintballer out there despises jerks like these for making the sport look bad, so please don’t compound their idiocy by lumping us in with them.

They are not paintballers, they are criminals.

Ben Sisson Red Deer

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Minister defends controversial TV show SAYS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TAKE ADVANTAGE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Illegal immigrants take advantage of Canadian taxpayers — not the other way around, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews told critics in Parliament as he defended the use of reality TV cameras on immigrant raids.

The federal government is facing criticism on several fronts for its approval of the TV show focusing on border security after camera crews filmed the arrest of several men in Vancouver last week by officers with Canada Border Services Agency.

But Toews isn’t backing away from the plan.

“It is important to remember that illegal immigrants cost lawabiding Canadian taxpayers tens of millions of dollars per year and it costs our constituents thousands of jobs,” said Toews.

“We expect the CBSA to enforce Canada’s immigration laws by removing individuals who take advantage of Canada’s generous immigration system by jumping the queue.”

Federal access to information documents show that Toews approved a demo reel by Force Four Entertainment and also allowed Canada Border Services Agency to enter into talks for a full series of programs for broadcast in Canada.

The documents were requested

by Helesia Luke, a communications worker who wanted to know more she heard about the raids.

Luke, who’s familiar with production company contracts after working in the entertainment industry, said the 11-page contract seemed short.

Luke said she’s asked for more information because she believes

BORDER SECURITY: CANADA’S FRONT LINE ‘IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS COST LAW-ABIDING CANADIAN TAXPAYERS TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS PER YEAR AND IT COSTS OUR CONSTITUENTS THOUSANDS OF JOBS,.’

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other documents might clarify the kind of message the CBSA is trying convey with the program.

“Do they really want to send a message that people arriving at the border are going to be ambushed by a camera crew because they didn’t know they weren’t supposed to bring apples across the border?”

During question period Monday, NDP public safety critic Randall Garrison said Canadians across the country are shocked about the government’s approval of the idea, adding the raids aren’t some episode of Cops.

“These are real people and real officers doing a dangerous job,” said Garrison, who called the show a “dangerous and reckless PR stunt.”

“Filming is exploitative and can put individuals in danger.”

Descriptions for 13 episodes of Border Security: Canada’s Front Line on the National Geographic channel include “Officers wonder why a Korean tourist would bring his CV and school diplomas on a vacation,” and “An injured American may be too ill to enter Canada.”

Some episodes in the series have already aired and the National Geographic website promotes the program by saying: Border Security, the show that will

make you think twice the next time you considering hiding anything in your luggage.

Joshua Labove, a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University who specializes in border issues, said the reality show is incredibly exploitative.

“You’re saying to someone ‘Hello, I am here to legally remove you from the country but would you mind signing this release so I can show your face on Canadian television?”’

Labove said the program is particularly problematic because it creates complicated and blurry lines between entertainment, information and typical government works.

“All of this just serves to remind people that CBSA has a very large mandate and a very large mission away from the border,” he said, adding that the fact that the show is modeled after an Australian program — Border Security: Australia’s Front Line — is worrisome.

“Australia is a country that has had a long history of deportation and immigration raids and inland enforcement. I’m not necessarily sure that’s the kind of society Canadians want.”

No one with CBSA returned a request for an interview Monday.

Feds plan more inspections, tougher pollution penalties for oil tanker traffic THE CANADIAN PRESS The federal government announced changes Monday to improve oil tanker safety off Canadian coasts, and shore up support for several controversial projects that would increase oil exports from British Columbia.

The changes include some new measures — administrative penalties for polluters and mandatory marine response plans for oil terminal operators — and increased frequency for measures already in place, such as annual inspections for all tankers and offshore aerial surveillance.

They also include a review by a panel of experts and a promise of future improvements, which was dismissed as “greenwashing” by the Council of Canadians, which opposes proposed pipeline projects that would deliver oil from Alberta to the B.C. coast for shipping overseas.

“Our government listens to the people ...

What we’re announcing today is a result of our listening to British Columbians and responding to their concerns,” Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said at a news conference on the deck of Port of Metro Vancouver, against a backdrop of tankers and shipping vessels in Burrard Inlet.

Without naming any specific project, Oliver reiterated that if Canada is to benefit from its resource potential, products must reach Asia and the rest of the world.

“We have an opportunity to ensure that our products, particularly oil and liquefied natural gas, reach world markets and command world prices,” Oliver said. “Our government knows that to be an energy superpower, we need a worldclass safety system for our waters.”

In Ottawa, the Conservatives tabled legislation

making it mandatory for the operators of oil handling facilities to submit spill response plans to the government, and added additional monetary penalties for marine polluters.

Oliver named an expert panel on tanker safety to review the current regime.

A report on regulations south of the 60th parallel is due this fall, and a report on Arctic shipping a year later.

The minister said the government will also review the oil pollution liability regime now in place, to determine if $1.3 billion currently available in various funds is sufficient to ensure Canadian taxpayers don’t end up footing the bill for a spill.

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A young helicopter pilot picked up a pair of passengers for what was supposed to be a routine weekend flight over the north shore of Montreal.

Instead, Sebastien Foray wound up in an international news story.

Plans for a routine Sunday excursion dissipated quickly, as he allegedly found himself staring down the barrel of a .38-calibre handgun.

“They took out a gun and said, ’You’re going to St-Jerome prison,’ ” said Yves Le Roux, the owner of Passport Helico, where Foray works.

And thus began a tale that saw a spectacular jailbreak, a gunfight between police and fugitives, and news media from multiple countries chronicling Foray’s unwanted adventure.

The pilot was ordered to land on a tower above the provincial jail. Once there, his passengers pulled some rope out of a backpack and let it tumble out toward the ground level below, Le Roux said.

And up came two inmates, springing out from the prison yard.

Le Roux said they flew another two or three minutes, with the escaped prisoners dangling from the helicopter, and they landed in an open field where they were able to hop aboard.

He said that particular landing was bumpy — at least for one passenger. One of the inmates had become tangled in the rope, upside-down, and may have smashed into the ground.

From there, they flew toward a hotel in the Laurentians where the four passengers exited — but not before someone pulled a T-shirt over the pilot’s head, Le Roux said, so he wouldn’t witness the getaway.

Foray was soon found by police and brought to a hospital, where he spent a few hours being treated for nervous shock.

A Passport Helico employee said Foray is 23 and has worked there for a couple of years. His interest in helicopters also extends beyond work, with a number of flight videos posted under his name on a social media website. Foray was back home Monday, resting from the ordeal.

“There was no violence against him — except for the gun pulled on him,” Le Roux said. “It was just threats.”

Hours later, the two alleged accomplices and the two escaped inmates were found and arrested.

They appeared in court Monday, where they were slapped with nearly two-dozen charges including breaking out of prison, kidnapping, and pointing a gun at someone. Police raised the possibility of other charges.

Although the suspects did not enter a plea, they were expected to do so as early as their next court appearance on April 16.

In the meantime, police weren’t taking any more chances with these prisoners.

“We’re going to need more shackles,” one provincial officer shouted out to colleagues as he emerged from the courthouse garage, where he’d been loading the already-shackled suspects into a van.

A moment later, the van with the suspects sped away from the courthouse and back to prison, surrounded by police cars with their lights flashing and sirens blaring.

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Seafood in the slow cooker goes swimmingly

BY MARTHA THOMAS ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES If Phyllis Pellman Good could do it all over again, she would certainly rethink the fish soup recipe. As the author of half a dozen books packed with dishes for the slow cooker — that minivan of kitchen appliances — Good develops recipes with multiple ingredients and mostly just two steps: ● Put everything in the cooker. ● Set the timer for six or eight or 10 hours.

Her fish chowder is more complicated. There’s a third step, sauteing an onion, and another calls that for adding half-and-half during the last hour of cooking.

But if she were writing the recipe today, says Good, who with her husband, Merle, owns Good Books Publishing based in Intercourse, Pa., “I’d add the fish at the end.” Good’s Fix it and Forget It series of slowcooker books has sold more than 11 million copies.

Fish in the slow cooker seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Fillets cook quickly — albeit with a narrow window between done and dry, especially when they are baked.

The most common reaction to my recent kitchen experiments has been: What’s the point?

In our house, fish is often an afterthought. My fussy teenage daughter won’t eat the stuff, but my partner, Dan, doesn’t eat terrestrials. So if the menu I’m preparing for my kid has meat, he’ll coat a hunk of fish with packaged breading and slap it in a frying pan a few minutes before dinnertime, leaving a crusty surface and a lingering odor.

In the meantime, I’ve fallen hard for my slow cooker. Around Christmas, wooed partly by the surge of special recipes that kept wandering into my inbox and by the beautiful cookbooks displayed at tony kitchen stores, I gave away the old white model that had been moldering in the basement and treated my kitchen to a new stainless-steel slow cooker.

Preparing meals just seemed too easy. A chicken thrown into the pot before I head out for the day is falloff-the-bone succulent several hours later; lamb stew simmers all day. I even made a lasagna that emerged with its layers intact. The cooker uses little energy and doesn’t require anyone to stand over it. I was so enchanted, I wanted to share the love with Dan. My first attempt at slow-cooker fish was alarmingly successful: a drizzle of oil in the ceramic insert, some coarsely chopped shallots and smashed garlic, a hunk of farmraised salmon. I squeezed lemon juice over the fish and set the cooker to low. An hour later, a creamy, kind-of-poached salmon emerged.

With a smattering of chopped fresh dill, it was dinner.

A similar preparation appears in The New Slow Cooker, Brigit Binn’s book for Williams-Sonoma. She sets her salmon in a tarragon-and-whitewine-based broth that has already heated for 30 minutes. Yet the results are the same: “The texture is amazing,” she says. The low-andslow method of cooking fish, she adds, “kind of approaches sous vide.”

Since the publication of Binn’s cookbook in 2010, one of her most frequent reader inquiries has been about fish. (She says another is, “Does it matter which crockpot I have?”)

Today’s slow cookers are more sophisticated than their forebears, with removable inserts for easy cleaning and serving, plus digital timers that shift to “warm” when the cook period ends.

Some even boast of stove-topsafe inner receptacles, for browning meat or sauteing an onion in the same pot. (Such savers of dirty pans, alas, are not recommended, as the awkwardly shaped inserts don’t do the job a good old fry pan can do.)

Technique has evolved, as well.

“You can’t just dump and go,” says Julia Collin Davison, executive food editor at America’s Test Kitchen, which publishes Cook’s Illustrated and a raft of cookbooks.

The more hands-on approach is what most slow-cooker fish recipes call for.

“To me, slow cookers were a gimmicky appliance,” Davison says. But after working on both Slow Cooker Revolution (2011) and Slow Cooker Revolution Volume 2: The Easy-Prep Edition, coming out in September, she has changed her opinion: “With

Photos by ADVOCATE news services

Above: Slow-Cooker Garlicky Shrimp. The gentle heat of the slow cooker is terrific for producing shrimp that are not overcooked.

Left: Slow-Cooker Salmon With Shallot and Green Beans. This method for cooking fish is akin to poaching in a flavorful liquid.

Bottom: Olive-Oil-Braised Tuna With Orange-Olive Tapenade. Because the fish spends such a short time in the cooker, the first 30 minutes are spent developing flavor in the braising liquid.

the right recipe, you can produce a well-crafted meal.”

Davison says she had an “aha” moment while experimenting with fish: “Not only is it incredibly easy in the slow cooker, but it’s good.” For one thing, she points out, “there’s more of a window to catch the fish at the correct doneness.” And further, slowly bringing up the temperature of a protein retains moisture, so the result is more delicate. “In the end, it has a silky texture and is tender and moist,” she says.

Even so, ATK’s 2011 book offers no fish recipes (one does contain

anchovies). The newer edition has six, including old standbys such as chowders, stews and poached salmon.

“We’re a little behind the curve on this,” Davison admits.

Adding fish to the anthology means shifting the slow-cooker mind-set to the idea of cooking in stages.

For example, she gave me an early look at a recipe for garlicky shrimp that appears in the upcoming ATK book. “You start by poaching garlic in oil and pepper for 30 minutes,” so flavors are infused,

Davison says. Then the shrimp is added to cook on high for another 20 minutes.

I shared with her my failed experiment with mussels. I had put two pounds of them in the slow cooker, along with garlic, white wine and stewed tomatoes. After half an hour on high, the shells had opened, but their innards were still glossy wet.

I waited a while more, checking occasionally, until they looked done.

But the cooked meat was rubbery and tasteless.

Davison, whose thoughtful analysis reflects the scientific approach that is an ATK hallmark, wondered whether the acid from the tomatoes might have affected the outcome. My theory was that the mussels spent too much of their cooking time exposed to the air in the slow cooker instead of nestled in their moist little shells. Davison, who has tested hundreds of recipes in dozens of cookers, says she has never tried mussels or clams.

My third fish experiment was more successful. I started with red Thai rice and cubes of sweet potato. In went stewed tomatoes (I have lots of jars from a summer canning binge), plenty of garlic and enough water to cover. Once the rice was nearly cooked and the sweet potatoes became fork-tender, I added coconut milk and dollops of Thai curry paste. When it had heated through, I carefully submerged four tilapia fillets in the stew. It took about 20 minutes for the fish to reach an opaque flakiness. The tilapia was tough to remove intact, so the dish became a kind of Thai curry hash, which I finished with ribbons of fresh basil.

That, of course, affirmed another truth about slow-cooker food: Don’t expect it to be pretty.

At least, that’s the way it has always been. When Andrew Schloss began work on his book Art of the Slow Cooker (Chronicle, 2008), he says, “I started out by cooking recipes from other books. It was all mush.” He developed dishes with staggered cooking times, and tricks like suspending fish in an aluminum-foil sling to moderate their cooking. His bouillabaisse recipe calls for cooking the base mixture for several hours, then adding the fish.

Like Binn’s book for WilliamsSonoma, Schloss’ slow-cooker book is lush with photography of beautiful plated meals topped with fresh herbs, drizzled with sauces or sprinkled with gremolatas. And, as you can imagine, most of the recipes have more than two steps.

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The raw truth about Ruth Child’s swearing As I mentioned in a column a She just wanted to get plantfew weeks back Ruth Stout was ing. Every spring she would hire known as the “Queen of Mulch.” someone from the neighbourhood She pioneered the noto plow and harrow her till garden method and vegetable garden in was piling hay onto preparation for planttrampled down weeds ing. long before anyone And every spring coined the term “lasait seemed everyone’s gna gardening”. tractor was either broI first stumbled ken down or loaned across a copy of The out. So she would wait.

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Garden Book; Secrets of And then one year the Famous Year Round everything changed Mulch Method in the when, as Ruth writes, late eighties.

“I simply used my SHANNON Despite the subtitle head. No, not for plowand the fact the book ing-for reasoning. My MCKINNON was written in 1971—alasparagus was doing most twenty years bebeautifully, and I said fore I first picked it up to myself: that ground and twenty years after hasn’t been plowed for Ruth started promoting her meth- ten years; what has asparagus got od in the pages of Organic Gar- that peas haven’t? To heck with dening and Farming—the mulch plowing! I’m going to plant.” method was still far from famous; I was later intrigued to read a at least not in our area. passage in one of her books that My first forays into covering revealed Ruth was not only a piomy vegetable bed with a layer of neer of the mulch movement, but mulch led to a lot of attention and was experimenting with the raw not a little criticism. food diet long before it became a One person even exclaimed, trend. Here’s what she wrote back “Why do you have garbage all over in 1971: your garden?”

“The bright thought came to me She made it sound like I had one day, many years ago, that if evcovered the carrots with a layer of erybody ate his food raw, kitchens pop cans and chip bags instead of could be dispensed with, there rotted hay. would be a big saving in time and Even after I explained the situ- labor; also, people could not only ation, it was clear she wasn’t im- discard their stoves, but wouldn’t pressed. have to buy pots, pans and all that “That’s the stupidest thing I ev- sort of thing. So, for about a year I er heard,” she said, not being the ate only raw food and I probably sort to mince words. couldn’t have done it more unsci“You’re just inviting mice and entifically. slugs and goodness knows what At that time my sister was doing else. You need to get all that off of the shopping and cooking for our there.” family, and I told her of my projToday it’s hard to believe some- ect, but added that she mustn’t thing that makes so much sense ever buy any special food for mewas ever viewed with so much sus- that is, something just because it picion and even outright derision. could be eaten raw.

When Ruth started using mulch I told her my whole idea was she wasn’t trying to change the to prove how much simpler life face of gardening. would be if no cooking had to be

SLICE OF LIFE

done, and that she mustn’t have my diet on her mind at all.

She took me at my word and the result was that sometimes there was nothing more enticing for me to eat than, say, a raw beet.

When I was asked to a friend’s home for a meal, I would take perhaps a banana and carrot with me, and I carried my lunch to work each day, usually settling for raisins and whole wheat.

My point is that for a year I paid no attention to a balanced diet and my health remained intact. Moreover, as far as I can remember, I neither gained nor lost weight.

This doesn’t prove, of course, that a raw-food diet is beneficial, but is, I should think, an indication that it isn’t harmful About flavor; could anything be more fatuous than to try to persuade someone that this or that food has a good taste if he thinks it hasn’t?

However, I have heard more than one person say that he doesn’t like a certain food, and then it comes to light that he has never tasted it.

Therefore, may I suggest that before you turn up your nose at the idea of eating, say, a raw potato, you try one?”

What I love about Ruth is her no nonsense approach. In her writings she seems almost irritated she has to keep explaining something so simple.

Her mulch method was simply to mulch.

Her raw food venture was simply to eat raw food. No fancy recipes or expensive gizmos or gadgets; just straight forward pick and eat. If you’re looking for a simpler life, a lot can be learned from a woman like that.

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

Will your investment pay off?

“I’m learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.”

– Eartha Kitt, American singer, actress, and cabaret star

ed.”

“An investment into a pair of rubber boots might be warranted.”

There are many ways that we can invest in ourselves. As with my son, “I wonder if my invest- we can invest in our edument will ever pay off.” cation – though that inThe comment came vestment needn’t always out of the blue. I was be in a formal sense. walking with my elder Reading, watching, son on a listening and warm early learning are spring day. also methods The snowby which we banks were can invest in melting and our education. we had to We can invest side-step a in our personlot of pudal wellbeing dles on our by remaining way to the physically accoffee shop. tive and watchWe also had ing our diet. to jump out An investment of the way of that always a few passpays huge diviMURRAY ing motorists dends is an FUHRER who roared investment in through self-esteem deep pudand awarenessdles along building. the side of One of the the roadway first things we and sent waves rolling can do to invest in our our way. emotional wellbeing is “ W h a t i n v e s t m e n t to recognize activities is that?” I asked, leap- that make us feel poorly ing onto a nearby snow about ourselves. bank.

Owing to fight or “ M y s e v e n - y e a r , flight, many of us will $100,000 investment,” he understandably move replied, stepping into a away from experiences puddle. that make us feel poorly It occurred to me he about ourselves. was talking his educaIf we do a little soul tion: the arduous path he searching we’re likely to had chosen that had led find reasons we feel unhim to a local college up- worthy in our personal grading program, a big history. city university and, in For example, if you the end, a law degree. have a fear of public “Absolutely,” I re- speaking, look for an plied. “An investment in event or experience yourself is never wast- where a belief about

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your ability to speak was formed. Likely, it was formed many years ago and, just as likely, it was never valid.

For years, I was stricken with this fear.

It took hold when I was in junior high school and went up before the class to give a speech.

I was already painfully shy, and when a few kids laughed, my mind went blank.

The teacher had to send me back to my seat where I was greeted with more laughter and cruel chiding.

It took years and a lot of time in introspection to overcome this belief.

It was during this time that I began to realize just how many other ungrounded beliefs I had about myself.

I worked through the fear of public speaking and, over the years, have worked on and through many other debilitating beliefs.

Most such beliefs are actually uninvestigated thoughts that collapse under scrutiny. I felt I was worth the investment of time and effort and I believe you are too.

Do whatever it takes to move forward. The first step, however, is sitting down and thinking about it.

Look for that trigger that created those selfdefeating beliefs that never did and still don’t serve you.

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Equally important is taking time to identify your successes. If you’re anything like me, these successes have resulted from application of your natural gifts and abilities.

Think about your greatest successes. Better yet, make a list and carry it with you. They can be things like doing well in school, being acknowledged at work or even being a great friend, parent or role model.

The items on your success list are tangible reminders of your worthiness and value.

Once you’ve figured out what your strengths are, the next step is to invest in activities that maximize those strengths.

If you’re a patient person, long-term projects are great. For me, anything to do with writing or helping others builds my self-esteem and selfconfidence.

At the same time, try to minimize projects that don’t mesh well with your strengths.

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may be sign of more trouble Question: How can I stop my child from swearing?

I’ve confronted him about this several times. But the problem only gets worse.

What can I do?

Jim: Assuming you don’t swear at home yourself, there are many places where he could have picked up this bad habit.

The most likely culprits are the media and school. Although you can’t shield him from every negative influence, it’s important that you regulate his media habits and oversee his social interactions.

Also, our counseling team recommends that you consider his motivations.

Why is he using these words, especially in your presJIM ence?

Is it a symptom of rebelDALY lion?

An expression of anger? A reaction to feelings of rejection?

In that case, it might be wise to ignore the language for a moment and deal with the deeper emotions.

Ask him some strategic questions about school, his social life and how he feels about his relationship with you.

Eventually you’ll want to make the point that profane language is inappropriate in polite society.

(This can be a tough case to make — sadly, many U.S. presidents have been caught using swear words.)

Make it clear that he’s expected to clean up his language as long as he’s in your home.

If he refuses to cooperate, apply appropriate consequences -- for example, the loss of television, computer or video game privileges for a period of time.

Question: My wife and I have wronged each other in many ways over the years.

Affairs, lies, you name it.

We’ve forgiven each other and committed to rebuilding our marriage.

But how can we restore trust?

Dr. Greg Smalley, executive director of Marriage and Family Formation: First, congratulations on your determination to fight for your marriage. That’s an encouraging sign!

When it comes to rebuilding trust, be wary of cliches and pat answers that promise quick solutions.

It’s taken many years to build the wall of suspicion that now stands at the heart of your relationship.

You can’t expect to tear it down in a single day.

Restoring trust takes time.

This is especially true when the offenses in question were unusually hurtful or if they’ve been repeated numerous times.

When a person has been wounded, it’s difficult to trust again unless they can see tangible evidence that things are going to be different in the future.

Here are some things that you and your wife need to look for as you seek to rebuild trust: 1) Take personal responsibility for the damage done without shifting blame or adopting evasive tactics.

2) Focus on empathy.

Trust is hard to rebuild until your spouse knows that you really “get it” — that you deeply understand the hurt and pain you’ve caused.

Sympathy is when you feel bad “for” your spouse, but empathy is when you feel bad “with” your spouse.

Invite your wife to share how your behavior made her feel, and vice versa.

Empathy says, “I accept responsibility for my actions, but more importantly, I care that I hurt you.”

3) Come up with a precise and definitive plan designed to prevent further offenses.

4) Commit to seeking counseling.

This would include an active resolve to sort through all problematic issues and to make all the necessary changes.

5) Demonstrate patience and forbearance in allowing both of you the time necessary to heal from the hurts you’ve endured without undue pressure.

When it comes to point No. 4, I hope you’ll call Focus for a free consultation with one of our counselors, who can also refer you to a qualified marriage counselor in your area.

Catch up with Jim Daly at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.facebook.com/DalyFocus.

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Experts want closer scrutiny of ‘off-label’ drugs

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Six years ago, Ellyn Braun’s doctor told her that the acne medication she was taking could double as birth control, even though Health Canada doesn’t regulate it as a form of contraception.

The drug, Diane-35, is regulated for temporary acne treatment, but Braun’s been using it on a permanent basis as a birth control pill — even though it has been linked to the deaths of nine Canadians since 2000. That doesn’t seem to faze Braun.

“I think there’s a place for it, but you just have to be careful about it,” says the 28-year-old medical student at McMaster University in Hamilton.

She’s far from alone. “Off-label” prescriptions — using drugs to treat illnesses for which they haven’t been approved by Health Canada — is a growing “social experiment” in Canada that demands more careful scrutiny, experts say.

Canada needs a national monitoring system to keep tabs on the practice, said Dr. Robyn Tamblyn, scientific director with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and a researcher at McGill University in Montreal.

“Off-label use is a reality,” Tamblyn said in an interview.

“It is occurring more and more oftena and there’s been very little research in this area because of this whole issue of not collecting information.”

A study co-authored last year by Tamblyn found 11 per cent of prescriptions in Canada are off-label; in 79 per cent of those cases, there was no evidence to back up the doctor’s decision.

The study found most of the drugs used for unregulated purposes were anticonvulsants, antipsychotics and antidepressants. As well, it found that if the drug was approved for three or four different uses by Heath Canada, it was less likely to be used off-label as opposed to drugs only approved for one or two uses.

Tamblyn proposed the idea of a monitoring system to the Senate committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology last week, and intends to pitch Health Canada on the same idea later this month.

Health Canada has historically rejected the idea of regulating drugs, saying it can’t control what doctors prescribe.

With the exception of Quebec, most provinces don’t require doctors to say why they prescribed a certain drug or whether it’s off-label, leaving researchers to grapple with the possibility of unknown side effects.

The infrastructure is already in place for a monitoring system, said Tamblyn, which would require doctors and pharmacists to note on electronic prescriptions whether the drug is off-label, as well as their reasons for prescribing it.

“The provinces have — and have had for some time — large banks of administrative data that they maintain which allows them to know exactly which drugs were dispensed to the population ... but they’ve never used the data for that purpose,” she said.

That’s where Health Canada, which already partners with the provinces through the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network, would fit in as the regulatory body for monitoring drug safety: “It really is a shared responsibility.”

As patients like Braun would attest, however, offlabel drug use isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Toronto-based parenting blogger Emma Waverman said she experienced no adverse effects while using domperidone, a drug regulated for stomach and intestine problems, to stimulate breast milk production.

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JOBS: Boost confidence If you’re a global thinker who finds details challenging to corner, perhaps a job doing data entry is ill advised.

Working on the things you’re good at will not only hone your skills, but will improve your self-esteem.

You’ll soon discover that you can contribute things of value to your community and to society.

If you continually fuel this feeling, your self-confidence will gradually increase and even start to spread to areas where you may not be blessed with natural gifts.

Here’s a powerful way to invest in your wellbeing: surround yourself with people that build you up, not tear you down.

If people in your life just bring you down or express a lot of negativity, create some separation.

If your current social circle is leaving you feeling negative or poorly about yourself, withdraw a bit and see if you can find other sources for socialization.

The people who are now part of my social circle are those I consciously choose to invite inside.

And perhaps one of the most important things is to never ever stop learning.

Whether you’re going to university like my son with a specific career goal in mind, signing up for evening courses or just opening your mind to learning something new about yourself or the world every day, it’s all an aspect of investing in yourself and in a better more positive future.

“Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make,” wrote American bestselling author, speaker and business consultant Robin Sharma. “It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.”

I have no doubt that my son’s investment will eventually pay off, and I know the investment you make into building your self-esteem and awareness will definitely return huge dividends.

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Dr. Paolo Zamboni speaks in Toronto. A small clinical trial of Zamboni’s so-called “liberation treatment” for multiple sclerosis has found that the intervention did not improve patients’ symptoms and in some cases even made their disease worse.

‘Liberation’ treatment offers no improvement MAY DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD TO MS PATIENTS: STUDY

BY SHERYL UBELACKER THE CANADIAN PRESS A small clinical trial of the so-called “liberation treatment” for multiple sclerosis has found that the intervention did not improve patients’ symptoms and in some cases even made their disease worse.

The University of Buffalo study of 30 MS patients concluded that the treatment — which unblocks neck veins to improve blood drainage from the brain — is safe.

But researchers say the procedure showed no benefit on numerous measures of symptoms, disease progression and quality of life.

As well, MRI scans showed some patients had increased brain lesions, one of the hallmarks of the progressive neurological disease, after undergoing the veinopening procedure.

“What we found was rather surprising and unexpected,” said neurosurgeon Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, co-principal investigator of the pilot study.

“It was quite the opposite of what we originally expected to find.

'The study showed that endovascular treatment of stenosed (blocked) veins had no effect in MS patients.”

Despite the findings, both Saskatchewan and Health Canada said Friday they are going ahead with separate trials to determine whether the experimental treatment for MS has any validity.

The idea was first put forward by Italian vascular surgeon Paulo Zamboni, who hypothesized in 2009 that narrowed and twisted veins in the neck and chest create a backup of blood in the brain, resulting in iron deposits that could cause the

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lesions typical of MS. Zamboni dubbed the abnormality “chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency,” or CCSVI. He suggested it might be a cause of MS and that opening up the veins with balloon angioplasty, the same procedure used to unblock coronary arteries, could help relieve symptoms and might even stop progression of the disease.

Since then, an estimated 30,000 MS patients worldwide have sought the therapy in clinics that have popped up in such countries as Poland, Bulgaria, India and Mexico, and to a lesser extent in the United States.

Included among those medical tourists are thousands of Canadians with MS: the unproven treatment is not offered in Canada.

An estimated 55,000 to 75,000 Canadians have MS, and the country has one of the highest rates of the incurable disease in the world.

MS causes the destruction of myelin, the protective sheath around nerves throughout the body, leading to progressive physical and cognitive disability.

The Buffalo trial set out to assess the safety of venous angioplasty for MS patients and its effectiveness by comparing subjects given the vein-clearing procedure and those who received a sham treatment.

The first 10 patients all got the procedure, then in a second phase of 20 more patients, half received venous angioplasty while the other 10 got the bogus therapy.

None of the participants knew which treatment they were getting.

The findings suggest “that there’s likely no benefit and possibly harm to venous angioplasty,” Siddiqui said Friday from Buffalo.

“However, is this the last word on venous angioplasty?

“Absolutely not. I think a much larger cohort (group of patients) would be required to really demonstrate that definitively.”

Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq acknowledged that there are questions about the procedure that need to be answered.

“Clinical trials for CCSVI have been approved and recruitment for participants will begin soon,” Aglukkaq said by email, referring to the $6-million study of about 100 patients with CCSVI, who will be randomly assigned to have a venoplasty or a sham treatment.

The Saskatchewan government is also proceeding with its $2.2-million trial, which will see 86 MS patients from the province treated at a clinic in Albany, N.Y. “At this point, with the limited information that has been put out ... it’s not causing us to hesitate in moving forward with the work that we have underway,” said Deb Jordan, executive director of acute and emergency services with Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health.

“However, we would expect that the detailed findings that the University of Buffalo has, we would hope that that information would be shared with the other research teams in Canada and the U.S., who have trials underway.”

More detailed findings will be presented Wednesday at the annual American Academy of Neurology meeting in San Diego.

Meanwhile, the researchers cautioned that MS patients should only consider seeking the pro-

cedure as part of a clinical trial, instead of going to clinics that charge thousands of dollars for their services.

“Our strong recommendation to patients and to practitioners, who have been seeking betterment for their disease and a cure for MS, is that they should instead consider enrolling in trials, rather than undergoing these procedures.”

Even so, Siddiqui said the study does not entirely negate the hypothesis that CCSVI may have a role to play in MS or other neurological diseases.

“That relationship remains extremely interesting and certainly we remain committed to evaluating that further and understanding that relationship further,” he said.

“Our finding only suggests that using a balloon to open up observed venous narrowings in our cohort of patients, which was very carefully selected, did not show any benefit and demonstrated possible harm when looking at MRI activity.”

So perhaps using balloon angioplasty isn’t the right treatment option, Siddiqui suggested.

“I’m convinced that this particular intervention does not work for this particular disease finding,” he said.

“So what we’d like to do is take a step back and really understand the disease further, so we could come up with a much more directed hypothesis as to what kind of intervention will actually work for these patients.”

The Buffalo research group has conducted more than 25 studies on CCSVI and its relationship to neurological diseases, including MS.

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Flames fall short in Dallas CHRIS STEWART

STEWART NAMED NHL’S FIRST STAR St. Louis right-wing Chris Stewart has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after his timely scoring helped the Blues to three straight wins.

Stewart had five goals, including two gamewinners, and two assists over the Blues’ last three games. He capped the week with the overtime winner and an assist in a 2-1 triumph over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. Stewart has seven goals and seven assists in his last seven games and leads the Blues with 14 goals and 28 points in 28 games this season. Ottawa centre Kyle Turris and Columbus goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky won second- and third-star honours respectively.

Today

● Senior high basketball: 1A/2A Senior Bowl at RDC, girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Buffaloes at Red Deer, fifth game of best-of-five AMHL South Division final, 7:30 p.m., Arena. ● Midget AA hockey: Badlands at Sylvan Lake, third game of best-of-five South Central League final, 8 p.m.

Wednesday

● Senior high basketball: 3A/4A Senior Bowl at RDC, girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Midget AA hockey: Badlands at Sylvan Lake, fourth game of best-of-five South Central League final, if necessary, 8 p.m.

Thursday

● Atom female hockey: Provincial championship at Red Deer Kinsmen Arenas, first game at 11 a.m., final game at 7 p.m. ● Peewee D hockey: Provincial championship at Eckville, games at 6 and 7:45 p.m.

Friday

● Peewee D hockey: Provincial championship at Eckville, first game at 8 a.m., final game at 8:30 p.m. ● Peewee B hockey: Provincial championship at Three Hills and Trochu, first game at 8:30 a.m., final game at 7:45 p.m.

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Calgary Flames goalie Joey MacDonald deflects a shot by Dallas Stars left wing Eric Nystrom in the first period of an NHL game Monday in Dallas.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Dallas 4 Calgary 3 DALLAS — Loui Eriksson scored twice and the Dallas Stars held on for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

Eric Nystrom and Erik Cole also scored and Ray Whitney added two assists for Dallas, which snapped a four-game losing streak (0-3-1) — a stretch that dropped the Stars from seventh place in the Western Conference to 13th.

The Stars, coming off an 8-1 loss Saturday night against Chicago, had been outscored 14-2 while losing their last three games but closed a four-game homestand with the much-needed victory.

In the midst of a crucial stretch of their schedule, the Stars head out for two road games before returning to Texas for another five in a row.

Kari Lehtonen, making his eighth straight start, made 16 saves for Dallas.

The Stars bolted out to a 3-0 lead in the first period but the Flames battled back, scoring two power-play goals in the second and battling down to the wire after Alex Tanguay’s goal with 4:46 remaining pulled them within one.

Jiri Hudler and Jay Bouwmeester also found the back of the net for Calgary.

Joey MacDonald made 20 saves as the Flames lost their seventh straight road game (0-6-1), getting outscored 28-11 in those contests dating to their previous Dallas visit on Feb. 17, when they won 4-3.

The Stars were cruising along with a 3-0 lead midway through the second when the momentum changed following a big hit by Dallas’ Cody Eakin on Matt Stajan at 11:17.

Not only did Eakin earn an interference penalty, but it got the Flames fired up.

Calgary needed just 13 seconds with the advantage to capitalize, pulling to 3-1 when Hudler deflected a wrist shot from the right point by T.J. Brodie over Lehtonen’s shoulder for his sixth goal.

Bouwmeester got his sixth of the season on another power play to make it 3-2 at 14:35, lifting a backhander from the edge of the crease over Lehtonen’s blocker.

The Flames kept up the pressure early in the third but Lehtonen made a sparkling save on Curtis Glencross’ snap shot from the left circle at 1:15.

Dallas made it 4-2 on Eriksson’s second of the night at 12:06 of the third when Jamie Benn’s pass through the slot bounced past defenceman Mark Giordano and Eriksson managed to dig it out and whip a wrist shot past MacDonald for his ninth of the season.

Tanguay pulled Calgary back within one with 4:46 remaining with his ninth goal. He swooped in on a breakaway, made a move to his backhand and slipped it behind Lehtonen.

Dallas rookie Antoine Roussel jumped out of the penalty box and sped in on a breakaway at 8:24 of the first, but he was hooked from behind by Giordano to earn his first career penalty shot. On the penalty shot, Roussel made a move to his backhand, but lifted the puck just wide of the right post.

Dallas finally got on the board at 13:07 on Cole’s fifth goal of the season.

The Stars received a fortunate bounce when Cole stopped at the right half-wall and attempted a pass into the middle, but it deflected off Derek Smith’s skate and past MacDonald. The Stars continued to press and former Flame Nystrom notched his third of the season at 15:49.

After Roussel lost the puck in the slot, Nystrom retrieved it at the left side of the crease and slid it around the prone MacDonald just inside the right post.

It was Nystrom’s first point in 13 games and his second goal this year against Calgary.

Eriksson received a nice cross-ice pass from Ray Whitney and a quick wrist shot into the open half of the net gave Dallas a 3-0 lead with 1:49 left in the first.

Homan beats Russia but edged by U.S.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS RIGA, Latvia — Faced with a make-or-break shot with the game on the line, Canada’s Rachel Homan approached her final throw Monday morning just like any other.

She settled into the hack and coolly delivered a perfect draw inside the four-foot ring for a 5-4 victory over Russia. It was another example of the poise Homan displays on the ice, all the more impressive considering it’s her first appearance at the world women’s curling championship.

The 23-year-old Ottawa skip thrived in the high-pressure moment at the Volvo Sports Center. Make the shot and you remain near the top of the standings. Miss it and you fall into the middle of the pack.

Homan came through to give Canada the victory over Anna Sidorova and the European champions.

“I think it’s a sign of all great skips that that’s what they can do,” said Canadian coach Earle Morris. “That’s why there’s only a certain number of people that are successful and continue to win year after year. Those people that are comfortable in that skip’s position and like to play the high-pressure shots.

“They enjoy being in that environment, they embrace it and she has that quality. She’s able to do that and that’s what you saw this morning.”

The comfort level of Homan and her Ottawa Curling Club teammates was evident in the final end.

They made the shots when it mattered and put themselves

in a great position to win the game.

Homan didn’t stray from her usual business-like demeanour and seemed downright casual as she came through with the clutch throw.

“We knew all end what the weights were and the sweepers were watching all (the Russians’) draws as well,” Homan said. “We definitely prepare more than just in that one moment we have to make it, to build up that confidence to be able to make that final shot.”

The victory became even more important later in the day as the Canadian side dropped a 5-4 decision in an extra end to Erika Brown of the United States. Homan will take a 3-2 record into an afternoon matchup against Italy on Tuesday.

Both games Monday were long defensive battles. The teams were content to wait for the other side to make errors.

Canada started off strong against Russia by stealing a pair in the second end. Sidorova cut into the lead with a tapback for one in the third and added singles in the fifth and seventh ends on steals.

Homan took the lead again in the eighth end. Sidorova’s final stone was a touch heavy and ended up outside the eightfoot ring. The Canadian rock was just inside and Homan hit a draw for one more to regain the lead.

Sidorova hit a takeout for one in the ninth but Canada used its last-rock advantage for the win.

A few dozen fans were in attendance for each draw at the 1,000-seat venue. A handful of Canadian fans did their best to provide a sporting atmosphere

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Canada’s Rachel Homan releases a rock as Alison Kreviazuk, left, and Lisa Weagle sweep against the United States at the world women’s curling championship in Riga, Latvia on Monday. United States won 5-4. by waving flags, cheering and shaking cowbells.

The Canada-United States game was a rather plodding defensive affair with few rocks in play. The teams exchanged single points through the game with Canada pulling even in the 10th to force an extra end.

Brown hit a takeout for the victory to join Canada in a sixway tie for third place at 3-2.

“It’s like we’re still trying to figure out the ice and the rocks a little bit,” Morris said. “But we just weren’t as sharp as you need to be. That was a good game but we need to be playing better than that in order to be successful.”

Sweden is the only unbeaten team at 5-0 and Scotland is next at 4-1. Germany, Switzerland, Russia and Japan are the other teams in the third-place logjam.

“We’re still in playoff contention,” Homan said. “We’ve got a lot of tough teams to play so we’ve got to pick it up a little bit.” Round-robin play continues through Thursday night and the medal games are scheduled for Sunday.

Homan, who skipped Canada to a silver medal at the 2010 world junior championships, is hoping to win Canada’s first world women’s title since Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones won in 2008.

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Batters better be ready to go when Buehrle is on the mound DUNEDIN — You hear about it. But watching it is something else.

The speed (haste?) with which new Blue Jays hurler Mark Buehrle approaches his job really is surprising. Usually, unless the batters slow him down, he’s delivering a pitch every seven or eight DAMIEN seconds.

COX Other times, he appears ready to deliver after only three or four seconds.

“I don’t tell myself to work fast,” said

NHL

Buehrle after throwing 59 pitches in what seemed like a blink of the eye against Pittsburgh in Bradenton last Wednesday. “That’s just the way I work. It’s just what I do.”

For the uninitiated — and that sometimes includes teammates — it takes a while to get used to.

“It was my first time catching Mark. It’s neat because he finds a rhythm and it’s disruptive to the other side,” said Jays catcher Mike Nickeas, who came over from the Mets in the R.A. Dickey deal.

“You just kind of get into the flow of the game and its amazing. It’s incredible how fast he works.”

Buehrle has a reputation for this of course, and in 2005 while with the White Sox he and Seattle pitcher Ryan Franklin combined to each pitch complete games in a one hour, 39 minute game. It was the fast-

est game in more than two decades at the time, and Seattle statisticians calculated the two pitchers got 51 outs in just over 65 minutes of actual playing time.

Nickeas, who had three hits and tagged out Russell Martin on a close play at the plate on Wednesday, said Dickey and Buehrle are comparable as to how quickly they work.

“R.A. works really quick. He’s on the mound and he’s ready to go,” said Nickeas.

“Mark’s a lot like that. I think he’s the fastest I’ve ever seen.

“With him, you throw the ball back to him, and then he’s coming again. It’s kind of a natural experience.

“It’s tough for the hitters. I’ve faced him a few times and you better have both hands on the bat ready to go when he’s on the mound.”

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Hockey GA 155 221 204 204 233 193 244 221 253 249 269 284

Pt 108 94 97 85 81 79 75 72 66 61 59 56

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt r-Portland 72 57 12 1 2 334 169 117 y-Kelowna 72 52 16 3 1 309 178 108 x-Kamloops 72 47 20 2 3 261 180 99 x-Spokane 72 44 26 2 0 269 230 90 x-Tri-City 72 40 27 2 3 246 227 85 x-Victoria 72 35 30 2 5 223 252 77 x-Seattle 72 24 38 7 3 210 286 58 x-Everett 72 25 40 3 4 172 268 57 Prince George 72 21 43 2 6 177 273 50 Vancouver 72 21 49 2 0 197 299 44 x — clinched playoff berth; y — clinched division. z — clinched conference; r — clinched regular-season title. Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Sunday’s results Everett 7 Tri-City 5 Portland 6 Spokane 1 End 2012-13 WHL regular season Red Deer Rebels Regular season Final scoring GP G A Pts

PIM

+/-

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

48 64 62 72 71 70 69 65 56 47 66 66 32 67 62 69 19 31 49 52 32 20 21 4 55

27 26 16 19 10 9 15 5 10 10 4 9 9 1 3 2 5 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 0

32 31 26 20 29 30 21 20 10 9 15 9 8 10 7 8 2 5 6 1 3 1 1 0 0

59 57 42 39 39 39 36 25 20 19 19 18 17 11 10 10 7 6 6 5 5 1 1 0 0

8 60 80 28 24 45 49 59 44 22 21 28 14 98 23 99 10 9 20 37 10 2 28 0 12

17 26 10 -4 8 1 -2 11 3 -6 4 -4 -4 11 -5 7 1 -5 -4 -11 -6 — -7 -1 —

Goaltenders Bartosak Pouliot

MP 3134 1033

GA 118 62

SO GAA 5 2.26 0 3.60

Alberta Senior AAA Final W L GF Bentley 2 0 10 Stony Plain 0 2 4 Semifinals W L GF Bentley 4 0 22 Sylvan Lake 0 4 6 W L GF Stony Plain 4 3 25 Fort Sask 3 4 24 Scoring GP G Austring, Bent 6 4 Cox, St Plain 7 4

Sv% .935 .902

GA 4 10

Pts 4 0

GA 6 22 GA 24 25

Pts 8 0 Pts 8 6

A Pts PIM 5 9 4 5 9 22

Sproat, Bent Marshall, FS Manning, FS Auchenberg, SP Morrison Andresen Neiszner, Bent Kordyban, FS Stefanishion, Bent

6 3 6 9 7 3 6 9 7 3 5 8 7 2 6 8 5 3 4 7 6 3 4 7 6 3 4 7 7 3 4 7 5 5 1 6 Goaltenders (120 minutes minimum) MP GA SO GAA Bakala, Bent 180 3 1 1.00 Yonkman, Bent 132 7 0 3.18 Grenier, F Sask 238 14 0 3.53 Watt, F Sask 180 11 0 3.67 Waters, S Plain 518 32 0 3.70 National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts d-Pittsburgh 30 22 8 0 44 d-Montreal 28 19 5 4 42 d-Carolina 28 15 11 2 32 Boston 27 19 5 3 41 Ottawa 29 15 8 6 36 Toronto 29 15 12 2 32 d-Winnipeg 29 15 12 2 32 New Jersey 29 13 10 6 32 N.Y. Rangers 28 14 12 2 30 N.Y. Islanders 28 13 12 3 29 Tampa Bay 29 13 15 1 27 Philadelphia 30 13 16 1 27 Washington 28 12 15 1 25 Buffalo 29 10 15 4 24 Florida 29 7 16 6 20

2 2 6 2 6 4 8 4 4 Sv% .957 .883 .893 .894 .894

GF GA 108 80 90 70 83 78 81 57 72 62 86 83 77 85 72 81 67 68 83 91 96 86 81 92 78 85 76 93 70 109

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF d-Chicago 29 24 2 3 51 100 d-Anaheim 27 20 3 4 44 90 d-Minnesota 27 15 10 2 32 70 St. Louis 28 16 10 2 34 85 Detroit 29 14 10 5 33 78 Los Angeles 27 15 10 2 32 81 d-Vancouver 27 13 8 6 32 77 Phoenix 28 13 11 4 30 77

GA 62 66 68 80 75 71 77 78

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 38 26 .594 — Brooklyn 39 28 .582 1/2 Boston 36 30 .545 3 Philadelphia 26 40 .394 13 Toronto 26 41 .388 13

x-Miami Atlanta Washington Orlando Charlotte

Indiana Chicago Milwaukee Detroit

Southeast Division W L Pct GB 52 14 .788 — 37 30 .552 15 23 43 .348 29 18 49 .269 34 15 52 .224 37 Central Division W L Pct 41 26 .612 36 30 .545 33 32 .508 23 46 .333

GB — 4 7 19

Cleveland

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1/2 1/2 1/2

1/2

22

45 .328

19

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 51 16 .761 — Memphis 45 21 .682 5 Houston 36 31 .537 15 Dallas 32 35 .478 19 New Orleans 22 46 .324 29 Northwest Division W L Pct GB 50 17 .746 — 46 22 .676 4 34 32 .515 15 31 35 .470 18 23 42 .354 26

x-Oklahoma City Denver Utah Portland Minnesota

L.A. Clippers Golden State L.A. Lakers

Pacific Division W L Pct 46 21 .687 39 30 .565 36 32 .529

GB — 8 10

Sacramento 23 Phoenix 22 x-clinched playoff spot

1/2 1/2

1/2 1/2 1/2

44 .343 45 .328

23 24

Monday’s Games Indiana 111, Cleveland 90 Charlotte 119, Washington 114 Philadelphia 101, Portland 100 Dallas 127, Atlanta 113 Brooklyn 119, Detroit 82 Denver 119, Chicago 118, OT Memphis 92, Minnesota 77 Golden State 93, New Orleans 72 Miami 105, Boston 103 L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, Late New York at Utah, Late Tuesday’s Games Orlando at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Denver at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Portland at Milwaukee, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

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Monday’s results Sixth Draw Canada 5 Russia 4 Italy 7 Lativia 5 Scotland 8 China 5 Sweden 9 Switzerland 0 Seventh Draw Italy 7 China 6 (extra end)

Japan 6 Germany 4 (extra end) Russia 8 Switzerland 4 U.S. 7 Denmark 6 Eighth Draw U.S. 5 Canada 4 (extra end) Germany 6 Latvia 3 Scotland 8 Japan 3 Sweden 5 Denmark 4 Sunday’s results Third Draw Japan 6 Denmark 4 Germany 6 U.S. 5 Fourth Draw Canada 7 Latvia 5 Switzerland 8 China 5 Sweden 11 Scotland 2 Russia 9 Italy 4 Fifth Draw Canada 8 Denmark 2 Scotland 9 Germany 2 Sweden 9 U.S. 8 Japan 11 Latvia 8 Tuesday’s games Ninth Draw, 12:30 a.m.

Switzerland vs. U.S.; Russia vs. Denmark; Germany vs. China; Italy vs. Japan.

Draw 10, 5:30 a.m.

Latvia vs. Russia; China vs. Sweden; Italy vs.

Canada; Switzerland vs. Scotland.

Draw 11, 10:30 a.m.

Germany vs. Denmark; Latvia vs. Scotland; Japan vs. U.S.; Canada vs. Sweden.

Wednesday’s games Draw 12, 12:30 a.m.

Japan vs. Sweden; Canada vs. Germany; Scotland vs. Denmark; Latvia vs. U.S. Draw 13, 5:30 a.m.

U.S. vs. China; Denmark vs. Italy; Switzerland vs.

Germany; Japan vs. Russia.

Draw 14, 10:30 a.m.

Canada vs. Switzerland; Sweden vs. Russia; China vs. Latvia; Scotland vs. Italy.

Thursday’s games Draw 15, 12:30 a.m.

Russia vs. Scotland; Switzerland vs. Latvia; Sweden vs. Italy; China vs. Canada.

Draw 16, 5:30 a.m.

Denmark vs. Latvia; Scotland vs. U.S.; Canada vs.

Japan; Germany vs. Sweden.

Draw 17, 10:30 a.m.

Italy vs. Germany; Japan vs. China; U.S. vs. Russia; Denmark vs. Switzerland.

Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Optioned INF Juan Diaz to Columbus (IL). Reassigned RHP Preston Guilmet, OF Cedric Hunter, RHP Matt Langwell, RHP Joe Martinez to their minor league camp.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Optioned LHP Everett Teaford, LHP Will Smith and RHP Nate Adcock to Omaha (PCL). Assigned RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Michael Mariot, RHP Brian Sanches and RHP Yordano Ventura to their minor league camp.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agreed to terms with C Chris Snyder on a minor league contract.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Optioned LHP Tyler Skaggs to Reno (PCL).

CHICAGO CUBS—Optioned INF Junior Lake and INF Josh Vitters to Iowa (PCL), INF Christian Villanueva to Tennessee (SL) and OF Jorge Soler to Daytona (FSL). Assigned RHP Barret Loux, INF Javier Baez and C Rafael Lopez to their minor league camp.

COLORADO ROCKIES—Reassigned RHP Mike McClendon, LHP Nick Schmidt, C Jose Gonzalez, INF Tommy Manzella, INF Henry Wrigley and OF Kent Matthes to their minor league camp.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Reassigned C Wilkin Castillo and OF Tony Gwynn Jr. to their minor league camp. Released C Ramon Castro.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Released 3B Bobby Crosby.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Optioned RHP Phil Irwin to Indianapolis (IL). Reassigned RHP Brooks Brown, RHP Gerrit Cole, LHP Kris Johnson, C Ali Solis and RHP Kyle Waldrop to their minor league camp.

SAN DIEGO PADRES—Optioned RHP Miles Mikolas to Tucson (PCL).

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Granted C Chris Snyder his unconditional release. Optioned RHP Erik Davis, RHP Yunesky Maya, RHP Ryan Perry, C Jhonatan Solano, INF Chris Marrero and OF

Corey Brown to Syracuse (IL). Reassigned RHP Ross Ohlendorf and INF Zach Walters to their minor league camp.

American Association AMARILLO SOX—Acquired OF David Fox from Jolie (Frontier) for a player to be named.

EL PASO DIABLOS—Traded RHP Tim Adleman to New Jersey (Can-Am) for a player a player to be named.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Released RHP Jake Wiley.

Frontier League JOLIET SLAMMERS—Traded OF Andrew Brauer to Windy City for a player to be named. Traded OF David Fox to Amarillo (AA) for a player to be named. Traded C Eric McGee to Taos (Pecos).

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS—Signed RHP Brian Oliver.

WASHINGTON WILD THINGS—Signed OF Jose Rivero. Traded C David Fanshawe and OF Vinnie Fayard to Sonoran (Freedom).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NEW ORLEANS HORNETS—Signed G Terrell Harris to a second 10-day contract.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER—Named Jason Ranne director of strategic planning.

FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS—Re-signed LB Rey Maualuga.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Re-signed CB Cassius Vaughn.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Re-signed FB Jerome Felton to a three-year contract.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed OT Will Svitek.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Signed TE Benjamin Watson to a three-year contract. Re-signed WR Courtney Roby and LB Ramon Humber.

NEW YORK JETS—Signed LB Antwan Barnes

to a three-year contract.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Signed DT Vance Walker.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Signed TE Matt Spaeth.

TENNESSEE TITANS—Released QB Matt Hasselbeck.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Agreed to terms with OT Tyler Polumbus on a two-year contract.

Canadian Football League MONTREAL ALOUETTES—Signed WR Brandon London to a three-year contract.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS—Recalled F Ryan Spooner from Providence (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS—Reassigned RW Gustav Nyquist to Grand Rapids (AHL).

FLORIDA PANTHERS—Recalled F Eric Selleck from San Antonio (AHL). Reassigned F Jonathan Rheault to San Antonio.

ST. LOUIS BLUES—Assigned F Adam Cracknell to Peoria (AHL).

VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Signed F Ludwig Blomstrand to an entry-level contract. Recalled C Jordan Schroeder from Chicago (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Recalled D Dmitry Orlov from Hershey (AHL).

WINNIPEG JETS—Agreed to terms with D Arturs Kulda. Placed G Al Montoya on injured reserve, retroactive to March 13.

American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS—Signed F Brady Vail to an amateur tryout contract.

SOCCER Major League Soccer D.C. United—Re-signed D Daniel Woolard.

NEW YORK RED BULLS—Signed MF Marius Obekop and F Rafhinha.

GYMNASTICS CALGARY — Red Deer Exelta Gymnastics Club competitors dominated the men’s national youth division at the Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics Festival during the weekend.

Conner Trepanier was first with Alan Ng second, Dylan Patsula third and Findlay McCormick fourth.

Trepanier won the pommel horse, rings and parallel bars while taking second on the vault, tying for second on the floor and placing third on the high bar.

Ng won the floor and vault competition, was second on the high bar, tied for second on the horse, was third on the rings and fourth on the parallel bars.

Patsula placed second on the parallel bars, tied for second on the horse, was third on the floor, fourth on the high bar and fifth on the rings and vault.

McCormick won the high bar, tied for second on the floor, placed third on the horse and parallel bars, fourth on the rings and sixth on the vault.

Dan Paul placed fifth in the 13-andover level 4 event while finishing fourth in the rings and high bar.

Michael Kalan was sixth all-round while taking second on the horse, fourth

on the vault and tying for fourth on the parallel bars.

Kyle Jackson was 14th overall while taking sixth on the parallel bars and tying for sixth on the floor.

Brayden Lord was ninth in the 10-and-under level 2 category while tying for second on the parallel bars and tying for fourth on the vault.

Una Koller placed fourth in the all-round in the open provincial level 4 girls’ category while taking fourth on the uneven bars, fifth on vault and sixth on beam and floor.

Karis Wygeria was ninth overall in the argo provincial level 1 division while finishing in a tie for second in the floor. Aayla Ronspies tied for sixth on the vault.

Molly Hall-Jarratt took fifth place in the tyro provincial level 4 division while tying for second on the vault and placing third on the floor.

Ruby Butler was 10th overall and tied for teammate Keara Slimmon for sixth on the vault.

Kaelan Hayter was in a tie for seventh on the floor in the open national category.

Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh 2, Boston 1 Ottawa 4, Winnipeg 1 Washington 5, Buffalo 3 Edmonton 3, Nashville 2 Monday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 2, Carolina 1, SO Tampa Bay 4, Philadelphia 2 Dallas 4, Calgary 3 Chicago 5, Colorado 2 Minnesota at Vancouver, Late San Jose at Anaheim, Late Phoenix at Los Angeles, Late Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

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

Florida at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Nashville at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Washington at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m.

Boston at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

1. Dallas, Cole 5 (Jo.Benn, Oleksiak) 13:07 2. Dallas, Nystrom 3 (Roussel, Lehtonen) 15:49 3. Dallas, Eriksson 8 (Whitney, Roy) 18:11 Missed penalty shot — Roussel Dal, 8:24.

Penalties — Roussel Dal (tripping) 6:15, Hudler Cal (hooking) 9:20, Iginla Cal, Eakin Dal (fighting) 16:32.

Second Period 4. Calgary, Hudler 6 (Brodie, Cammalleri) 11:30 (pp) 5. Calgary, Bouwmeester 6 (Glencross, Stempniak) 14:35 (pp) Penalties — Butler Cal (interference) 8:11, Wideman Cal (roughing), Eakin Dal (interference, roughing) 11:17, Jo.Benn Dal (hooking) 13:05.

Third Period 6. Dallas, Eriksson 9 (Ja.Benn, Whitney) 12:06 7. Calgary, Tanguay 9 (Cammalleri, Iginla) 15:14 Penalties — Bouwmeester Cal (hooking) 1:41, Nystrom Dal (interference) 4:32.

Shots on goal Calgary 5 9 5 — 19 Dallas 12 6 6 — 24 Goal — Calgary: MacDonald (L,3-5-1); Dallas: Lehtonen (W,10-6-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Calgary: 2-4; Dallas: 0-3.

Attendance — 16,057 (18,532) at Dallas.

NHL goals leaders (before Monday’s games) Name Team GP Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay 28 Chris Kunitz Pittsburgh 30 Jeff Carter Los Angeles 27 James Neal Pittsburgh 30 John Tavares NYIslanders 28 Patrick Kane Chicago 28 Pascal Dupuis Pittsburgh 30 Andrew Ladd Winnipeg 29 Patrick Marleau SanJose 27 Chris Stewart St.Louis 28 Thomas Vanek Buffalo 26 James van Riemsdyk Toronto 29 Patrik Berglund StLouis 28 Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh 30 Marian Hossa Chicago 27 Eric Staal Carolina 27 Jiri Tlusty Carolina 27 Jonathan Toews Chicago 28

Wednesday’s Games Tampa Bay at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Dallas at Colorado, 7:30 p.m.

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

Chicago at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Monday’s summary Stars 4, Flames 3 First Period

G 20 18 17 17 17 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13

Armstrong relieved to end slump with Canadiens

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Curling 2013 World Women’s curling championships RIGA, Latvia — Standings Monday following the eighth draw at the 2013 World Women’s Curling Championship, to be held through Sunday in Riga, Latvia (all times Eastern): Round Robin Country (skip) W L Sweden (Sigfridsson) 5 0 Scotland (Muirhead) 4 1 Canada (Homan) 3 2 Germany (Schopp) 3 2 Switzerland (Tirinzoni) 3 2 U.S. (Brown) 3 2 Russia (Sidorova) 3 2 Japan (Fujisawa) 3 2 Italy (D.Gaspari) 2 3 Denmark (Nielsen) 1 4 Latvia (Stasa-Satsune) 0 5 China (Bingyu) 0 5

San Jose 27 12 9 6 30 64 69 Dallas 28 13 12 3 29 73 84 Nashville 29 11 12 6 28 67 77 Edmonton 28 11 11 6 28 69 81 Columbus 29 11 12 6 28 64 76 Calgary 27 11 12 4 26 78 91 Colorado 28 10 14 4 24 71 89 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader

BROSSARD, Que. — Colby Armstrong wasn’t brought to the Montreal Canadiens to score goals, but it was still a relief when one finally went in.

It took the 30-year-old until his 28th game to score in Montreal’s 2-1 victory over the Devils in New Jersey on Saturday night. The effect of the load lifted from his shoulders was evident in his upraised arms and beaming smile on the ice.

“Especially in the last five or so games before that I had quite a few good chances,” he said Monday. “I didn’t know whether to snap, or laugh, or what to do.

“But you keep chipping away. You know it’s going to come. I’ve been in that position before, where it’s taken a lot of games to get a goal. This is the longest I’ve ever gone, but it’s good to make it count in a close game like that.”

Armstrong patrols right wing on Montreal’s fourth line with Ryan White and Travis Moen. Together, they have four goals this season.

“We’re a good energy line,” he said. “We try to wear out their defence with a lot of offensive zone cycling.

“We’ve had some chances.

It’s nice to chip in.”

It’s hard to imagine that Armstrong was once a decent scorer. He had seasons of 16 and 12 goals early in his career with Pittsburgh and a career-high 22 as an Atlanta Thrasher in 2008-09.

But after signing as a free agent with Toronto in 2010, his production fell to eight in 50 games in 2010-11 and one in 29 games last season before he had his contract bought out.

Montreal inked him to a one-year deal on the recommendation of new coach Michel Therrien, who worked with Armstrong in the Penguins’ system.

He joined a team that was in the basement of the NHL Eastern Conference last season but is now battling for first place with a 19-5-4 record.

The Canadiens take a fivegame winning streak into a home game Tuesday night

against Buffalo.

Part of the team’s success has been balanced scoring from it’s top three lines and help on the attack from the defence.

A year ago, if the top unit of David Desharnais with Max Pacioretty and Erik Cole wasn’t scoring, almost no one did.

This season, Tomas Plekanec’s line has been the most productive, with Desharnais’ unit close behind and with Lars Eller’s third line also contributing. Rookie Brendan Gallagher has replaced the departed Cole on Desharnais’ right side.

“When you’re winning, you’re doing things right,” said Eller. “The good thing about it is that everybody is chipping in.

“We’re not relying on one or two guys to steal the games for us. Of course (goalie) Carey Price is big for us, but as far as players go, we’re a deep team and a new line can step up each night and make a difference. That’s a strength we can be proud of.”

The Canadiens have a chance to pad their record with three games against teams currently out of playoff position this week. They face Buffalo on Tuesday and Saturday at home, with a visit to the Islanders in New York on Thursday night.

However, they were beaten 5-4 in overtime in their last meeting with the Sabres in Buffalo on Feb. 2 and their most recent loss was a 6-3 decision on Long Island the last time they faced the Islanders on March 5.

“You don’t go into any game nowadays thinking you should win,” said captain Brian Gionta. “It doesn’t matter who you’re playing.”

Michel Ryder was back at practice after missing a game with a lower body injury and will be back on Plekanec’s left wing. Injured players Brandon Prust, Rene Bourque and Yannick Weber skated separately and all three are getting closer to returning, although Therrien gave none of them a timeline. Defenceman Raphael Diaz (concussion) has not resumed skating.

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Post-season hopes high McDonald takes third for Canadian teams RDC ATHLETICS

THE CANADIAN PRESS Nine long years.

That’s how much time has passed since as many as five Canadian-based teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs.

If the season ended now, there would be five in the post-season, including Montreal, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Toronto in the Eastern Conference and Vancouver in the west.

Only Edmonton and Calgary would be left out, although heading into Monday’s games the Oilers were just two points behind eighth-place San Jose in the West and four points out of first place in the Northwest Division. The Flames were another two points back.

“It’s great to see,” Montreal defenceman Josh Gorges said. “Canada’s been longing for a team to win a Cup and when you have more teams in the playoffs, obviously the odds are a lot greater.”

However, it is not like Gorges or any other player is rooting for fellow Canadian teams to make it. They’re only concerned about getting their own teams over the hump.

“It’s exciting, but that’s about it,” added Gorges. “I’m worried about us. I don’t care whether the other teams make it or not, to be honest.”

His teammates said much the same, but that mindset could change if they get into the ampedup atmosphere and media coverage of a playoff series between two Canadian teams.

It hasn’t happened since five clubs made it in 2004.

That year, the Flames downed the Canucks in the first round en route to the Stanley Cup final, where they lost in seven games to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The same year, the Maple Leafs beat the Senators in the first round before bowing out to Philadelphia in a conference semifinal. It was the fourth time in a five-year span Toronto downed Ottawa in the post-season.

Montreal also made it in 2004 and beat Boston in the first round before losing to Tampa Bay. The Canadiens, the last Canadian team to win a Stanley Cup in 1993, are battling for first place in the conference with a 19-5-4 record heading into a game Tuesday night against Buffalo.

With 20 games left to play, only a major collapse would keep them out of the post-season.

It’s dicier for the other Eastern Conference clubs.

The Jets (15-12-2) are battling Carolina for first place in the Southeast Division. If they hold on, it will give them third spot in the conference and put the franchise, formerly the Atlanta Thrashers, into the postseason for only the second time in its 13-year history.

An exhausted Winnipeg ended a three-game winning run with a 4-1 loss in Ottawa on Sunday that was their fifth game in eight days, but start a four-game homestand Tuesday night against

Boston.

The Senators (15-86), already without star forward Jason Spezza, appeared to have their hopes dashed when Norris Trophy defenceman Erik Karlsson’s season ended with a sliced Achilles tendon on Feb. 13. When goalie Craig Anderson went down with a sprained ankle on Feb. 21, they looked dead line the water.

But goalies Robin Lehner and Ben Bishop stepped up, as did defenceman Sergei Gonchar, who has a sevengame point streak, and flashy winger Jakob Silfverberg.

Ottawa has maintained a 10-1-3 home record and is 2-0-2 in its last four to move into fifth place.

The Leafs (15-12-2) got off to a hot start despite the loss of top line winger Joffrey Lupul three games into the season, but have tailed off alarmingly in the last two weeks. They are 0-3-2 in their last five, although Lupul has returned.

Toronto has not made the playoffs in seven years since the 2004-05 lockout.

The Canucks (13-8-6) are coming off consecutive seasons of finishing first overall in the 30-team league but they are in a battle with Minnesota just to win the Northwest Division this season.

They were 3-3-2 in March heading into a showdown with the Wild on Monday night.

It has been three years for Calgary and six for Edmonton since they last played in the postseason.

Heat edge Celtics for 23rd straight victory SECOND-LONGEST WINNING STREAK IN NBA HISTORY

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Heat 105 Celtics 103 BOSTON — LeBron James made the go-ahead jumper with 10.5 seconds left to lead Miami to its 23rd consecutive victory, 105-103 over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

It’s the second-longest winning streak in NBA history, surpassing the 22 straight that Houston won in 2007-08 and trailing only the 33 in a row won by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers.

James scored 37 with 12 assists as the Heat won in Boston in the regular

season for the first time in 11 tries despite a career-high 43 points from Jeff Green.

The Celtics were without Kevin Garnett, who has the flu and a left thigh strain.

Paul Pierce had 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Celtics.

But he missed a 3-pointer with 3 seconds left that could have given Boston the win.

CATALINA SWIM CLUB Zoie Kachor led the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club at the annual 10-and-under Dino Cup in Calgary during the weekend.

Kachor captured the silver aggregate title in the 10-year-old category after winning the 25-metre breaststroke and 400m freestyle and taking second in the 100 and 200m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 25m butterfly.

Brooklyn Young, who was second in the 400m freestyle, had a new provincial meet qualifying time.

Kayia Hartfield was fifth in the 25m backstroke and Sydney Hovestad fifth in the 25m freestyle.

In the nine-year-old division, Ocean Roos won the 200m Individual Medley, was third in the 100 and 400m freestyle and fourth in the 25m butterfly.

Siana Klugkist won the 25m breaststroke while Alexandra Mah was second in the 50m breaststroke, third in the 50m butterfly and fourth in the 100m I.M. and 100m breaststroke.

Stephanie Schaerer won the 25m backstroke, was second in the 50m butterfly and fifth in the 100m freestyle in the eight-year-old division.

River Roos was fourth in the 25m backstroke and fifth in the 25, 100 and 400m freestyle.

Lily Barschel placed fifth in the 25m breaststroke.

Meanwhile 35 Catalina athletes attended the Rocky Mountain House Four Leaf Clover Swim Meet.

Medal winners were: Seven-year-old Serenity Smith: gold 25m back, 25m ‘fly, 100m free; silver 25m breast.

Eight-year-old Lily Barschel: gold 100m breast; silver 50m free. Tori Janzen: gold 25m back, 50m free; silver 25m free; bronze 50m back. Kalen Sabasch: gold 25m fly, 50m free; silver 25m back. Stephanie Schaerer: gold 25m ‘fly, 25m breast, 25m free, 100m free, 50m back.

Nine-year-old Kylie Dulc: gold 100m I.M., 100m breast, 100m back, 50m free, 50m breast.

10-year-old Sydney Hovestad: silver 100m breast, 50m ‘fly, 50m breast. Ian Tainsh: gold 100m I.M., 100m breast, 25m free, 100m free; silver 50m ‘fly.

11-year-old Noah Andrews: gold 200m I.M., 50m ‘fly, 100m free; silver 50m free, 50m back. Hannah Corrigan: silver 200m I.M.; bronze 50m free, 100m ‘fly. Bradey Davey: silver 100m back, 100m free, 100m ‘fly; bronze 50m ‘fly, 50m free. Maren Eberts: gold 100m breast, 50m back; silver 50m breast; bronze 50m ‘fly. Isa-

iah Janzen: silver 100m breast; bronze 200m I.M., 100m free. Levi Johnson: silver 100m I.M.; bronze 50m ‘fly, 100m ‘fly. Bryan Schaerer: gold 100m I.M, 50m breast, 50m free, 50m back. Rachel Vida: silver 50m back, 100m ‘fly; bronze 100m I.M., 200m I.M. Keith Ziegler: bronze 100m I.M. 12-year-old Jack Barschel: gold 100m breast; bronze 200m I.M., 50m free. Chen Chai: gold 200m I.M., 100m back; silver 100m breast, 100m free, 50m back.

Chloe Grant: gold 100m I.M., 50m ‘fly, 50m free, 100m free, 50m back.

Josh Hilz: bronze 100m breast, 100m free. Jared Schultz: gold 100m free, 200m ‘fly; silver 100m I.M., 50m breast; bronze 50m ‘fly. Aidan Vida: gold 50m breast; silver 200m I.M., 50m ‘fly, 50m free; bronze 50m back.

13-year-old Dylan Bloomfield: gold 100m free; silver 200m I.M.; bronze 100m breast, 100m back, 50m breast.

Garrett Doeksen: silver 100m I.M. Tait Loyek: silver 50m ‘fly, 100m back, 50m breast; bronze 200m I.M., 100m free. Hunter Wild: gold 100m back; silver 200m I.M., 50m back; bronze 100m free. Courtney Ziegler: gold 100m breast; bronze 50m back.

14-year-old Sam Ross: gold 100m I.M., 100m breast, 50m ‘fly; silver 50m free, 50m back.

59.35 seconds with Kenton Sportak of SAIT winning in 53.75 seconds.

The RDC 4x400m relay team of Abdulahi, Nielsen, Woodland and McDonald was fifth at 3:37.09. Concordia University College of Alberta won in 3:45.77.

On the women’s side, Catherine Alcorn was ninth in the 3,000m and 11th in the 1,500m. She had times of 12:25.20 and 5:37.93.

Laura Friesen was 12th in the 3,000m (13:42.65) and 15th in the 1,500m (6:09.07) Alexandra Gordichuk of Grant MacEwan won both in 10:34.75 and 4:47.94.

Anna Duda of RDC

was ninth in both the 800m and 400m in times of 2:50.26 and 1:10.20.

Jenna Ronnie was 15th (3:01.43) in the 800m and 14th (1:13.30) in the 400m while Sidney Moss was 17th (3:10.64) in the 800m and 19th (1:20.77) in the 400m.

Jamie Wigmore of Grande Prairie won the 800m in 2:24.20 and Vanessa Trofimenkoff of Grant MacEwan took first in the 400m at 1:03.73.

The RDC 4x400m relay team of Alcorn, Friesen, Ronnie and Duda was fifth at 4:27.67. MacEwan won in 4:27.94.

Both RDC men’s and women’s teams placed fifth in the team standings.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Seven players from Raiders and Lightning championship teams named to Senior Bowl roster Zone 4A girls’ champion Lindsay Thurber Raiders have four players and the 4A boys’ champion Hunting Hills Lightning have three on their respective all-star teams to compete in the annual 3A-4A Senior Bowl basketball games Wednesday at RDC. Amy Whitesell, Mikayla Morneault, Erin Seater and Mikaela Kykkanen will represent the Raiders on the Dark team. Others on the team are Robyn Hebert, Emily Maplethorpe and Diane Orian of Wetaskiwin, Alana Ell, Shelby Sissons and Sam Reid of Lacombe, Claire Aspenes and Kourtney Schilling of Stettler, Kendra Joyes, Irene Ha and Paige Bonnett of Ponoka.

The team will be coached by Kathy Lalor of LTCHS. Three members of the provincial 3A bronze medal winning Camrose Trojans — Jesalyn Clarkson, Jenya Rust and Taryn Prestage — are on the Light side.

Wendy Cortes, Jayna Mazurin and Abbey Busch represent Hunting Hills with Alex Donaghy, Chais Avery and Jordanna Krentz from Sylvan Lake, Rachel Edge, Paige Watson and Emily Elkins from Notre Dame and Jayna Valentine, Taya Strawberry and Courtney Simmelink from West Central of

Rocky Mountain House.

Andy Lyster of Camrose is the coach.

The Lightning will be represented

by Dallas Hancox, Joel Peterson and Mike Ward on the Light team. They’re joined by Dallin Higham, Erik Hoehne and Lorne Baile of LTCHS, Mike Malin, Kieran Pruden and Dustin Schaber of Notre Dame, Tyler Ledwos, Kyle Archibald and Marshall Parker of Sylvan Lake and Nolan Lorenz, Matt Reierson and Cole Wallewein of Innisfail.

Spencer Klassen of LTCHS would have likely been named to the team, but is out with a knee injury.

Dwayne Lalor of LTCHS is the head coach.

Wetaskiwin has four players — Joel Bishop, Travis Spurrel, Leo Bruno and Josh Cunningham — on the Dark side.

Others are Luke Bramfield, Jordan Nickel and Braden Davis of Camrose, Doug Wilton and Chandler McLaren of Ponoka, Levi Jones, Braydon Friesen and Jacob Dana of West Central and Michael Roe, Dylan Olsen and Nathan Zelasek of Lacombe.

Rob Cross of Wetaskiwin is the head coach.

Action tips off with the girls at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.

Lineups set for 1A-2A Senior Bowl The lineups are set for the 14th annual 1A-2A Senior Bowl basketball allstar game tonight at RDC. Thirty girls and 30 boys, who are in Grade 12, will be on hand as the girls tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.

Kayla Leopold and Brenda Bjorge from 2A league champion David Thompson anchor the girls’ Dark team.

Kara Cech and Jennifer Anderson represent Rimbey with Brittany Sawyer, Brenna Harrison and Jayden Duda from Delburne, Lindsey Manelin, Katrina Ennis and Jade Porter from Caroline, Rebecca Oke, Tiffany Benson and Michelle Chamminaraj from Koinonia, Alison Beier from St. Augustine and Hannah Lind from Spruce View.

The 1A league champion Parkview Adventist have three players — Shaylenn Rudky, Sabrina Eugene and Rebecca Ostrosky — on the girls’ Light squad.

Dana Saari and Brittany Smith represent Eckville with Justine Henry and Jayley Lush from Bentley, Jade Davey and Aleisha Yews from River Glen, Kara Folkerts, Sarah Ubels and Megan Scholing from Central Alberta Christian, Justine Chinnery from Pigeon Lake and Rebecca Lipsey and Sarah Wutzke from St. Dominic’s.

Brent van Rensberg of Parkview will coach the Light team with the Da-

vid Thompson coaches on the Dark bench.

The 2A league champion CACHS have a trio of players — Trent Nicolay, Stephen Moreau and Jin Hong — on the boys’ Dark team.

Slayton Johnson, Austin HusseyElgert are from Pigeon Lake, Simon Crier, Dylan Laverty and Anthony Brassard from Delburne, Peter Mueller from Bentley, Jake Kary, Jonas Henry and Robert Saunders from Alix, Reniel Camat from St. Augustine and Malcolm Tisdale and Kevin Agne from River Glen.

Veronica DenOudsten of CACHS is the head coach with assistants Dan Luymes, Jeff Ekkel and Josh Ingwerson.

Trenton Sloan and Dylan Garron of 1A league champion Eckville are on the Light team.

Joining them are Cole Cummins of Caroline, Nicol Sambaceno and Mayo Santas of Koinonia, Chad Schenk, Josh Barzel and Braden Neufeld of Buck Mountain, Adam Ritchey and Aquille Ambrose of Parkview, Joel Deal, Darien Smawley, Tanner Stutheit and Reed St. Denis of Rimbey and Braidon Kauppi and Stu Lindstrom of David Thompson.

The coach is from Eckville.

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Kieran McDonald led the RDC team at the unofficial Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference indoor track meet during the weekend in Edmonton.

McDonald placed third in the men’s 3,000-metres in nine minutes, 9.20 seconds with Devin Woodland fifth (9:24.41) and Shafe Abdulahi 12th (11:30.70).

McDonald placed fourth in the 1,500m in 4:14.79 with Woodland 12th at 4:25.20 and Abdulahi 20th at 5:06.94.

Edwin Kaitany of Lethbridge College won both events in 8:58.16 and 4:08.41 respectively.

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Looking to tackle poverty COMMUNITY CHALLENGED TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO REDUCE POVERTY

GERMAN SPRING FESTIVAL COMING The GermanCanadian Club of Red Deer is hosting a spring festival and everyone is welcome.

Fruhlingsfest Spring Dinner and Dance runs on Saturday, April 6, at The Chalet at Red Deer’s Westerner Park. It kicks off at 6 p.m. with cocktails, 7 p.m. with dinner and 9 p.m. with a dance.

Live music will be on hand. Remi’s Catering will provide the buffet dinner. Come out for door prizes, raffles and draws. Tickets before March 30 will cost $40 for adults, $20 for children aged seven to 14, and $5 for children under seven. After March 30, the cost runs $50 for adults, $30 for the youth and $10 for children under seven. For tickets or more information, call John at 403-3421073 or go online at www.reddeergermancanadianclub.com The club can also be found on Facebook.

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF About 150 Red Deerians were tasked with coming up with tangible ways to alleviate poverty in the city at a one-day poverty reduction conference on Monday.

“If we end up with a report that says we need to communicate and collaborate and educate, we’ve not done our jobs. We want to go for some quick wins,” said Tricia Haggarty-Roberts, co-chair of Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA), during the conference at Black Knight Inn on Monday.

The event, Prosperity for all: Preparing for Poverty Reduction by Creating a Vibrant Community, challenged citizens, businesses, seniors, school districts, faith groups, charities, and professionals to come up with strategies that the alliance could focus on over the next six months to a year or two.

Results will be revealed at the alliance’s April 17 meeting.

Participants were to focus on eight populations that more often struggle with poverty in Red Deer — like aboriginals, recent

immigrants, and seniors — and come up with ways to assist them through 10 key investment areas.

They include affordable housing, early childhood development, education, demand-driven jobs and skills training and upgrading, appropriate income supplementation or income replacement, assistance with the creation of assets for low and modest-income households.

High school students Suzan Mohamed, 17, and Martha Gatluak, 18, talked about how important education is in reducing poverty.

Mohamed’s family escaped the dangers of Somalia, where she couldn’t go to school.

“Growing up in Somalia was horrible.

We were afraid to go outside because if you went outside you might die. I saw people getting killed in the streets. My family and I were only safe when we stayed at home,” Mohamed said.

She was scared when she finally started school in Red Deer.

“The biggest difficulty I had was the English language.

“I was so embarrassed I couldn’t speak

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Jonathan Denis, MLA for Calgary Acadia, is minister of Justice and Solicitor General for Alberta.

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CHRISTMAS DAY KILLING

Woman guilty of manslaughter

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

DIVERSITY ON DISPLAY Red Deer’s diversity will be on display as numerous cultures will showcase some of their traditions. On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Festival Hall, 4214 58th St., people are invited to celebrate Red Deer’s cultural mosaic. The event will feature El Salvadorian dancers, Taoist Tai Chi and Teddy Anderson, an international aboriginal hoop dancer. There will be multicultural activities for children and while the event is free to attend, ethnic food will be served for a small fee. For more information, visit www.immigrantcentre.ca.

the language or even understand it.”

Now, Mohamed wants to go to college to become a nurse.

Gatluak, of Sudan, said she was also grateful to go to school in Red Deer.

“We always prayed to live in a safe country and go to school,” said Gatluak, whose family had to live in a refugee camp.

But it is difficult to live and work in a new country when you can’t speak the language, she said.

Mayor Morris Flewwelling encouraged conference participants to recognize poverty as an economic issue, not just a social issue, to help the 15 to 18 per cent of people who live in poverty in Red Deer.

“Social issues tend to get pushed down, cut quickly when things are tight, times like now,” Flewwelling said.

“It was when housing and homelessness became an economic issue that it drew the full attention of the senior governments, the federal government and the provincial government, and programs were developed.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Gord Nelson, a construction worker on site at the location for Red Deer Public School District’s kindergarten to Grade 5 school in the new Timberlands subdivision, goes over some of the work that’s already been done on the building. The 12 classroom building on 290 Timothy Drive is supposed to open in September 2014 and will hold 500 students.

Rotary clubs plan luncheon as fundraiser for Red Deer Royals

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF The award-winning Red Deer Royals are great ambassadors for Red Deer — now the band’s boosters want the community to return the favour.

The Rotary Clubs of Red Deer are throwing a Mac and Cheese Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel on June 5 to help launch the Royals’ Find a Home Campaign, as well as purchase new band uniforms and instruments.

The guest speaker at the benefit will be New York firefighter Richard Picciotto.

He was a battalion commander who survived the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Word Trade Center after being trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building for four hours.

Author of the best-seller Last Man Down, Picciotto will give a riveting eyewitness account of one of recent history’s most defining moments, said Red Deer Fire Chief Jack MacDonald, who encourages support for the Royals by buying tickets to the luncheon.

“I encourage everyone to tell their neighbours and friends to come and join us.”

The last time the local Rotary clubs

banded together for a Mac and Cheese luncheon was in 2009, when about $125,000 was raised for the Red Deer Food Bank.

Rotarian Jim McPherson, who’s cochairing the upcoming Royals benefit with Ray McBeth, said it took a few years to come up with another good cause for a major Rotary fundraiser.

This time, organizers hope to muster at least $100,000 from the luncheon for the band, whose 104 members are between 11 and 21 years old.

“The Red Deer Royals have been outstanding ambassadors for Red Deer, and hundreds upon hundreds of young men and women have developed leadership skills because of their engagement with the Royals,” said McPherson.

The marching and show bands “mean a lot to Red Deer,” he added, because “they have done an awful lot for our youth.”

Red Deer Royals director Michael Mann predicted the Rotary effort will make a huge difference.

The Royals are having to replace old uniforms and drums at the same time as fundraising for $1 million towards getting a permanent home.

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The woman charged in the December 2011 death of a Red Deer man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Stephanie Lee Walroth, 44, of Red Deer was charged in the death of Shaughn Lumley, 58. Lumley was found dead in his apartment in Riverside Meadows on Christmas Day, 2011.

Walroth appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Monday, dressed in grey sweat pants and a grey sweater, standing quietly as the guilty plea was entered. The other charges of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice were withdrawn by the Crown.

Lumley was found dead in his apartment at the Potter’s Hands Housing apartment building on 61st Street and 58th Avenue after family members asked Red Deer City RCMP to check on him.

At the time, police said Lumley was found dead and had multiple injuries that were consistent with a struggle.

Walroth covered her face with one hand at one point as she read the five victim-impact statements in the prisoner’s box.

The Crown, defence and judge also read the statements before agreeing to a sentencing date.

A pre-sentence report will also be completed prior to sentencing.

Walroth will return to court for her sentencing hearing on May 9. She has been in custody since her arrest in late December 2011. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

DANCING WITH THE STARS

Loewen, Brooks win Terry Loewen of Platinum Homes and Natalie Brooks of Chair Tease Dance Studio won the second annual Dancing with the Stars fundraiser for the Red Deer Hospice Society.

The pair beat seven other local celebrities teamed with professional dancers at the hospice’s gala on Friday. They included former Citizens of the Year Lyn Radford and Jim McPherson, Gloria Beck of Parkland Nurseries, Tera Lee of CKGY, Gord Mathers of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, city Coun. Tara Veer and realtor Dusty Smith.

This is Brooks’ second win after taking the title last year with city Fire Chief Jack MacDonald.

Loewen also captured the award for most money raised, bringing in $43,300. Veer and her professional partner Brian Senn received the technique award. Judging was by Calgary dance instructor and competitor Martin Lefebvre.

Christine Moore, a hospice board member and gala chairperson, said she won’t know until later this week exactly how much money was raised, but online pledges of $220,000 had already outstripped last year’s total of $180,000.

“I’m very excited and optimistic,” she said, adding nearly 1,000 people attended the event at the Sheraton.

City tightens diaper rules for swimming pools Problems with baby diaper accidents at City of Red Deer swimming pools have prompted a new rule, starting on April 8.

The city will require children under three to wear plastic swim pants over swim diapers. Until now, infants had to wear these diapers only.

“The requirement to double up with both swim diapers and plastic swim pants is our way of ensuring the communal pool environment stays free of water-borne illness and free of service disruptions,” said Tammy Greba, program co-ordinator for Collicutt Centre.

“Unfortunately, swim diapers don’t always do their job and every time they don’t, it impacts the experience of our other customers.”

Greba said incidents are occurring, on average, once every couple of weeks.

The city has four pools.

Shelley Gagnon, city Recreation, Parks and Culture Department manager, said the pool has to be cleared every time there’s an incident.

There are specific procedures to treat the water.

“The process takes up to an hour, which has a significant impact on people currently at the pool as well as those walking through the door for the next hour,” said Gagnon.

“It also means cancelling scheduled swim lessons, lane swims and special events.”

Although the decision to require swim diapers and swim pants will affect some

children who are already potty-trained, city staff hope parents will understand the decision is about public health and uninterrupted pool access.

Plastic swim pants are sold at a number of stores. City pools will also sell them for the convenience of families.

The washable and reusable pants are available for purchase at $2 each and feature cloth waistbands, soft elastic and a variety of sizes.

Greba said other cities are introducing similar measures, including Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie.

“We just need that elastic around the waist so when it does happen, it doesn’t accidentally come out and into the water,” said Greba.

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River of Light planned for centennial ILLUMINATED BARRELS TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE CITY ON JUNE 30

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF On the last night in June, a parade of light will float down the Red Deer River, brightening up the Centennial Celebrations.

After the success of the River of Light on the Bow River in Calgary in 2010, Red Deer’s waterway will see at least 500 illuminated barrels travel through the city on June 30 in a similar way.

A website for Red Deer’s River of Light was launched last week, and an awareness and fundraising campaign has launched this week to coincide with Canada Water Week.

Shelia Bannerman, Red Deer 2013 Centennial committee chair, said part

‘WE WANT PEOPLE TO LEARN HOW WE USE WATER AND HOW RED DEER ACTUALLY MISUSES WATER, WE USE TOO MUCH.’ — SHELIA BANNERMAN, RED DEER 2013 CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR,

of it is a water education initiative.

“We want people to learn how we use water and how Red Deer actually misuses water, we use too much,” said Bannerman.

Bannerman said it is difficult to put into words how the hundreds of lighted canola barrels, using LED lights, will look as the flow down the river.

“It’s hard to describe why that ends up being so fabulous, but when you see

them at night in the dark it is amazing,” said Bannerman.

“We did a little test float last summer after dark with just flashlights in them and even that was quite fun.”

The recycled canola barrels, which come from restaurants, used for the light show can be purchased through donations and those who donate can keep the barrel afterwards as they are also fully functional rainwater barrels,

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provincial court.

Three men facing numerous weapons charges after a bust on a Red Deer apartment late last year will go to trial in December.

They were arrested after police, acting on a tip, raided the apartment on Dec. 9, 2012. A fourth man was also arrested at the time.

RCMP allege a search of the apartment uncovered cocaine and prescription drugs, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a nine-mm prohibited handgun, a prohibited knife and machete.

Benjamin Bjarnason, 26, Devon Watson, 27, and Chase Callihoo, 25, all of Red Deer, are facing numerous firearms-related charges, including unauthorized possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and careless use or storage of a firearm. They also face charges related to breaching court orders.

Bjarnason and Callihoo remain in custody. Watson was released on $2,000 bail last month.

A one-day trial for the three has been scheduled for Dec. 9 in Red Deer provincial court.

A fourth person charged, Jamie Symes, 37, of Red Deer faces breach of condition and drug charges. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he allegedly failed to appear in court last month.

Man gets another chance

Hearing set into takedown A preliminary hearing has been set for December for a man who is accused of ramming police cars with his heavy-duty pickup in a bid to evade capture during a takedown last month.

Two Mounties were injured in the Feb. 1 incident at a metal recycling business in Edgar Industrial Park.

Police had tracked a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant to the business and were trying to make an arrest when the suspect allegedly tried to flee by driving his truck through a closed door at the recycling plant and then slamming into police cars.

Richard Allan Parkhurst, 48, faces numerous charges, including two counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm; two counts of mischief relating to allegations of damage to plant property and three police cars; possession of property acquired by a criminal offence, including a one-ton pickup, copper wire and metal road signs; resisting arrest, being unlawfully at large, and operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 6 to 11 in Red Deer

complete with taps.

As well as illuminating the river, the barrels will be colour co-ordinated, as close as possible, to the city’s centennial colours.

The barrels will be launched from Fort Normandeau after dark, about 10:30 to 10:45 p.m., and how long it will last will be dependent on the river’s water level.

The centennial committee would like to raise $50,000 through the website for the campaign.

There are numerous ways people can donate to the campaign through the website, riveroflight.org, ranging from a $10 special mention on the site to a $1,000 experience of joining the kayakers on the 10-km journey the light barrels take down the Red Deer River. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

A Stettler man busted for drugs during a traffic stop near Three Hills has been given 12 months to prove that he can stay out of trouble.

Jason George Snodgrass, 38, pleaded guilty in Drumheller provincial court in December to drug-related charges laid on Feb. 16, 2012, by Three Hills RCMP. Police alleged at the time that they seized an undisclosed quantity of cash and 2.4 kg of marijuana.

Sentencing was postponed until Tuesday, March 13, to allow preparation of a pre-sentence report.

Snodgrass was given a conditional sentence with 12 months of probation, during which he must follow strict conditions to avoid further prosecution.

He has also been prohibited from owning firearms for a period of 10 years.

Four charged in kidnapping Four men face kidnapping, extortion and a host of other charges following an abduction and confinement earlier this month.

Sylvan Lake RCMP received a call at 6 p.m. on March 4, learning suspects had demanded an undisclosed amount of money for a man’s safe release.

The following day at 5 p.m., the man escaped his captors and called RCMP. He was taken to hospital, treated for minor injuries and released.

Because the man was confined in the city, Red Deer RCMP general investigation service took over the complex case, executing numerous search warrants.

Gregory Roberts, 26, Scott Hebert, 32, and Logan Mitchell, 18, all of Red Deer, and Thomas Larkin of Nova Scotia, face kidnapping and extortion charges. Roberts, Hebert and Mitchell also face counts of forcible confinement.

Roberts, Larkin and Hebert are also charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

Roberts faces separate charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of a controlled substance. He also had 21 outstanding warrants against him.

Larkin is charged separately with robbery and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

All four men are in custody with Larkin in court today, Roberts and Mitchell Wednesday and Hebert on Friday.

$55M police database kaput before it starts

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta’s justice minister says a provincewide database for police forces has been scrapped because it was becoming clear that police agencies would not use it.

Jonathan Denis declined to say why police forces balked at using the proposed Alberta Police Integrated Information Initiative, but says it was clear the time had come for the government to cut its losses.

Denis estimated that $55 million was spent on the project, but says a lot of that was for computer software and hardware that can be used elsewhere in government or for individual police forces.

The program was expected to supplement other databases by allowing police in Alberta to share intelligence on investigations, theories, things to watch out for, and possible links among crimes around the province.

The program was launched in 2006, but never went online amid reports police agencies couldn’t agree on the best way to run it.

NDP Leader Brian Mason says Denis failed to show leadership on the issue and that, in his words, it’s further evidence the province can’t, quote, “run a lemonade stand.”

Rescue crews await better weather LAKE LOUISE — Crews are waiting for the weather to clear before they try to rescue a B.C. man who’s been stuck in a crevasse for six days after falling into a gap while backcountry skiing near Lake Louise.

The man was among three skiers on the Wapta ice field last Wednesday when he tumbled into the opening.

The other two activated a distress beacon, but the weather was so bad that search crews couldn’t get to them until Friday.

Omar McDadi of Parks Canada says crews need another break in the weather so they can try to rescue the third man.

He says searchers placed their gear near the crevasse when they were there the first time so they’re ready for a renewed rescue bid.

The man is said to be from Abbotsford, B.C., but no name has been released and his condition is not known.

Answers sought over cornea transplants waits EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says he’s surprised and concerned that wait times for cornea transplants in the province are the longest in Canada.

Fred Horne says he has asked his department to review what’s going on and report back in a couple of days.

Horne says there could be a supply shortage or there may not be enough time in operating schedules.

Albertans are waiting two years on average for new corneas, which is twice as long as Manitoba and five times longer than British Columbia.

One reason for the delay is that Alberta doesn’t import corneas from the United States and Horne says he’ll look into that.

NDP Leader Brian Mason say the cornea problem shows the province can’t get its priorities straight on providing service to Albertans.

Hospitals remove hand sanitizer bottles CALGARY — The death of a man in an RCMP cell in southern Alberta has changed the way hand sanitizer is provided in hospitals.

Mounties took a drunken Kurt Kraus to the Vulcan Hospital in May 2010 and a doctor determined it was safe for him to be taken to a cell in nearby Gleichen (GLEE’-shehn) to sober up.

A nurse had suspected the chronic alcoholic had ingested some hand sanitizer while at the hospital, but no one knew he had also swallowed 10 anti-depressant pills.

Within minutes of being placed in the cell, the 46-year-old stopped breathing.

A fatality inquiry in Calgary heard the man’s death was caused by the combination of drugs and alcohol — his blood alcohol level was more than four times the legal driving limit.

A judge made no recommendations, but noted that hospitals have since removed all portable bottles of hand sanitizer and replaced them with wall-mounted dispensers in public areas.

Environmentalists challenge federal sage grouse secrecy

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Environmentalists are asking a court to stop what they say is Ottawa’s use of cabinet secrecy to hide decisions and smother debate about endangered species.

“It’s getting weird,” said Melissa Gorrie, an environmental lawyer involved with the case going before the Federal Court of Appeal in Vancouver on Tuesday. The fight began with a November 2011 attempt by environmental groups before the courts to force Environment Minister Peter Kent to issue

an emergency protection order for sage grouse. They say Kent is obliged to do so under terms of the Species At Risk Act when a species is threatened with immediate disappearance.

The familiar prairie bird is down to mere dozens in its grassland home and scientists say it will disappear entirely within a decade unless habitat is protected from continuing energy and industrial development.

When Kent failed to move one way or another after 10 weeks, the environmentalists requested a judicial review of what they called his refusal to carry out his responsibilities. They also asked for any materials Kent was using in his decision.

Kent’s office refused to provide those documents.

Nor has it offered anything beyond year-old statements saying the issue was, at that time, still under consideration.

The government has argued that because Kent conferred with cabinet colleagues, the entire matter is covered by cabinet confidentiality.

A Federal Court judge sided with the government.

Gorrie, an Ecojustice lawyer representing the Alberta Wilderness Association, said that ruling erred.

“We’re saying you can’t claim cabinet confidence over the very fact a decision’s been made,” she said.

“We’re just asking for that simple fact of information so that the environmental groups we represent can know and the general public can know what the government is doing.”

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“Our marching band’s uniforms are 10 years old, and our concert band’s are 25 years old and getting frayed,” said Ingrid Anderson, chair of the Red Deer Royals Alumni Committee.

Her group also needs a fieldhouse-sized space for practising marches.

The Royals currently use Westerner Park facilities and school gyms. But the former spaces are not always available and the latter spaces are too small for rehearsing marches, said Anderson.

The Royals previously partnered with Red Deer College to gain accommodation in a proposed new RDC fieldhouse, but that construction project has been put on hold. Anderson hopes to form another community partnership on a new building project.

McPherson is pleased by corporate support for the benefit, so far, with the Sheraton Hotel and Black Knight Inn joining a growing list of sponsors.

Tickets to the 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. luncheon will be available from the Black Knight Ticket Centre. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Petrochemical boost for Alberta OKLAHOMA COMPANY WILLIAMS PLANS PLANT NEAR EDMONTON

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — An Oklahoma-based company plans to spend up to $900 million to build a plant that converts Alberta propane into a more valuable product used to make plastics.

Williams says the proposed facility in the Industrial Heartland near Edmonton would make polymer-grade propylene and could set the stage for Al-

berta to manufacture and export products made from the gas to the global market.

“This is a great value-add story for Alberta and for Canada,” David Chappell, president of Williams’ Canadian division, said Monday.

Polymer-grade propylene is more than four times as valuable as the propane used to make it.

The propane dehydrogenation facility — the first in Canada to use this process, accord-

ing to Williams — is expected to initially produce 500 kilotonnes a year, with the possibility of doubling output through future expansions.

The plant is expected to come into service in the second quarter of 2016, provided it receives regulatory approval, and once up and running is expected to employ about 70 people.

The propylene gas will be transported on pressurized railcars to petrochemical produc-

ers on the U.S. Gulf Coast, since there are no Alberta companies that can turn polymer-grade propylene into plastics right now.

Chappell said he expects that will change and that one day there will be a market for polymer-grade propylene within the province.

“It’s a lot of propylene and it’s enough for a world-scale derivative plant,” he said.

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CIBC CEO earns $9.2M in 2012 CIBC (TSX:CM) chief executive Gerry McCaughey earned $9.2 million last year, down from $10 million in 2011, as the bank said it met expectations for the year. According the securities documents filed ahead of the bank’s annual meeting, McCaughey earned a base salary of $1.5 million, a $2.9 million cash bonus, $3.8 million in midterm incentives and $960,000 in stock options. The pay packet compared with a base salary of $1.5 million, a cash bonus of $3.4 million, $4.1 million in midterm incentives and $960,000 in options in 2011. CIBC is scheduled to hold is annual meeting in Ottawa on April 25. Last month, CIBC reported a firstquarter profit of $798 million or $1.91 per share on $3.18 billion in revenue.

That compared with a profit of $832 million or $1.89 per share on $3.16 billion in revenue a year earlier.

CIBC shares were up 20 cents at $82.12 on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Monday.

Non-residents buy $13.3B in securities Statistics Canada says non-residents acquired $13.3 billion of Canadian securities in January, led by corporate debt instruments. It says Canadian investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by $1.2 billion, following four straight months of investment. As a result, net inflows of funds from crossborder transactions in securities resumed in January, after two consecutive months of net outflows. The agency says this is a return to the general trend observed since 2009, with foreign investment in Canadian securities exceeding Canadian investment in foreign securities.

Foreign investment in Canadian shares was $1.7 billion in January.

—The Canadian Press

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Bartender Chantelle Vaudry holds up green beer left over from the Drummond Brew Pub’s fourth anniversary celebrations which they held on St. Patrick’s Day over the weekend.

Drummond Brewing Taproom marks two anniversaries GREEN BEER FOR ST. PATRICK, ESTABLISHMENT’S FOURTH ANNIVERSARY

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Sunday marked a double celebration at the Drummond Brewing Taproom.

Green beer was flowing in a tribute to St. Patrick, but mugs were also clinking in recognition of the drinking establishment’s fourth anniversary.

Drummond partners Kevin Wood and Cody Geddes-Backman opened the Taproom in March 2009 as an addition to their fledgling Red Deer brewery, which had commenced operations the previous year.

Their objective was to encourage people to sample Drummond products, and hopefully become regular buyers.

“It’s tough to get them into a seat at the very beginning,” acknowledged Wood. “But once we get them in, they’re usually return customers.

“I have customers that come in every day — 364 days a year, literally.

“We’re open every day of the

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BRIEFS The Bargain! Shop is downsizing A national discount retailer with a half-dozen stores in Central Alberta is being forced to downsize.

TBS Acquireco Inc., The Bargain! Shop Holdings Inc. and TBS Stores Inc. — which operate The Bargain! Shop and other stores, have obtained courtordered protection from their creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. Their court-appointed monitor, Ernst & Young Inc., has indicated that it plans to close 64 of the chain’s 231 stores, including six in Alberta that operate under The Bargain! Shop banner.

The locations of the stores to be closed have not been disclosed.

year, except for Christmas.”

Not only can patrons at the 6610 71st St. premises enjoy a frothy glass of Drummond Dark, Drummond Premium or Drummond’s new gluten-free beer, they can take home off-sales at a discounted price — 24 cans for $24, pointed out Wood.

This is important, he said, because it gives Drummond a retail outlet in a city where it’s tough to wrestle shelf space from the big brewers.

Wood estimates that fewer than one per cent of his company’s sales are in Red Deer, with Edmonton and Calgary Drummond’s big markets.

That’s unfortunate, he said, because the Red Deer brewery is a big contributor to the local economy.

It employs about 20 people, and it’s estimated that every job in the brewery industry translates to eight when you factor in farmers, malt plant workers, truckers, box manufacturers and so on.

“Having a local brewery is beneficial for Red Deer,” said Wood.

He’s optimistic that Drummond’s new gluten-free beer, The Bargain! Shop currently operates in Innisfail, Rocky Mountain House, Lacombe, Ponoka, Rimbey and Three Hills.

A preliminary list of creditors indicates that secured creditors are owed a total of $52.3 million and unsecured creditors a further $71.5 million.

Originally the Canadian division of the Woolworth’s retail chain, The Bargain! Shop is headquartered in Mississauga, Ont. Its stores carry a broad array of products, including clothing, food and housewares.

Airport has new runway monitoring The Red Deer Airport has implemented a new system to monitor and report on runway conditions.

The airport said Monday that it’s adopted a WinterOps system that helps generate surface condition reports and transmit them wirelessly.

“The system allows our airfield personal to actually see

which came out a few weeks ago, will give the company a boost.

“We’re the first brewery in Western Canada to produce a commercial gluten-free beer,” he pointed out, describing the market as a good niche to get into.

“It’s a market that’s too small for the big breweries.”

The Drummond name was well-known a couple decades ago, before another Red Deer brewery with the same name closed in 1995. Sleeman Breweries Ltd. bought the name with the original Drummond’s other assets, but never used it.

When the trademark lapsed, Wood and Geddes-Backman jumped on it. They also brought Drummond’s former brewmaster back to Red Deer to help get them started.

With nearly five years of brewing behind them, Wood said he and Geddes-Backman have managed to climb a pretty steep learning curve.

“We’re not saying the beer business is easy,” said Wood. “It’s probably the most competitive industry that I know of.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

what is happening with the surface conditions in real time so they can make critical decisions regarding surface maintenance requirements” said RJ Steenstra, the airport’s CEO. The reports include information about pavement conditions, temperature and snow accumulation.

“This system is improving our ability to communicate the status of our airport to the aviation community,” said Steenstra.

With 51,000 aircraft movements last year, the Red Deer Airport is among the busiest regional airports in Canada. Its services include scheduled passenger flights through Northwestern Airlines to Kelowna, Abbotsford and Fort McMurray.

Eckville Credit Union nabs scholarship Eckville Credit Union is sending somebody back to school.

The rural financial institution has been named the 2013 recipient of the Red Deer Bot-

Canada’s housing market is expected to continue to soften this year, as fewer people look to buy and home construction begins to slow down, according to report released Monday.

The report says housing prices are beginning to level out and home building rates are decreasing, in response to the market getting back into balance.

“We expect the reduced momentum in sales and construction will continue in 2013.

High home prices and tougher mortgage financing rules are tempering demand, especially among first-time buyers,” wrote Adrienne Warren, a senior economist with Scotiabank (TSX:BNS).

“Investors also appear more reluctant to enter the market at current valuations. An anticipated softening in the pace of job growth in Canada would reinforce the slowing.”

Softer prices and fewer buyers will lead to a large correction in prices in some housing sectors, particularly condominiums in several major centres if there is an oversupply compared to demand.

Despite this, the report cautions that a sharp correction in the general national housing market is unlikely unless there is a “major adverse economic shock” that weakens domestic activity and hiring.

“Ultra-low interest rates will continue to provide support,” Warren wrote.

The report also pointed out to several demographic factors that may play a part in slowing down the housing market.

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tling Small Business Award.

Sponsored by Red Deer Bottling, the award entitles Eckville Credit Union to a $5,000 tuition credit at Red Deer College.

Darcy Mykytyshyn, dean of the college’s Donald School of Business, said Eckville Credit Union is a deserving recipient.

“Innovation, growth and the importance of developing people are at the heart of their success and this award,” he said in a release.

Rob Stevenson, loans manager at the credit union, stressed the importance of investing in staff.

“Businesses are in a time where one of the most important considerations is ensuring that human resources requirements are properly addressed.”

Central Alberta businesses with 25 or fewer employees are eligible for the Red Deer Bottling Small Business Award.

Recipients are chosen on the basis of a 500-word description by applicants as to how their business pursues innovation, excellence and entrepreneurship.

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 103.16 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 87.00 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.57 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.60 Cdn. National Railway . 101.05 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 128.79 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 75.95 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.63 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.00 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 33.27 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 46.57 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.62 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.27 General Motors Co. . . . . 28.04 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 18.08 Research in Motion. . . . . 15.45 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 43.25 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 43.32 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 69.41 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.72 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 48.92 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.39 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 69.62 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.20 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.98 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 12.85 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market weakened on Monday as concerns about a controversial new levy on bank deposits by the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus unsettled financial markets around the globe.

The S&P/TSX composite ended down 48.27 points at 12,781.76 as it pushed away from a steeper loss of nearly 71 points earlier in the session.

The TSX Venture Exchange dipped 5.37 points to 1,111.78.

The Canadian dollar fell 0.29 of a cent to 97.82 cents US. In Cyprus, lawmakers postponed until Tuesday night a vote on a deposit tax of 6.75 per cent on accounts of up to (euro)100,000 (US$131,000) and 9.9 per cent on accounts over that amount in a bailout agreement reached with international lenders on the weekend.

The tax is among conditions demanded by international creditors in order for Cyprus to get (euro)10 billion (US$13 billion) in bailout funds.

But the tax on ordinary citizens’ savings is an unprecedented step in Europe’s 3 1/2-year-old debt crisis and the shock over the threat to private property spread rapidly, sending markets in Britain, German and France down sharply.

While the financials of the country are small, the magnitude of the proposal in Cyprus was great enough that it captured plenty of attention, said Craig Fehr, Canadian markets specialist with Edward Jones in St. Louis.

“If this were to be extrapolated over into countries like Spain or Italy, there would be much larger ripple effects that would occur,” he said.

“We don’t think that’s likely, but the blueprint that this would set is at least alarming.”

Banks in Cyprus will remain closed until Thursday as lawmakers try to amend a measure to raid bank accounts in the country.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrials dropped 62.05 points to 14,452.06. The Nasdaq was down 11.48 points at 3,237.59 and the S&P 500 index slid 8.60 points to 1,552.10.

In commodities, the April crude

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.56 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.50 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 52.55 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.25 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.32 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 29.59 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.64 First Quantum Minerals . 21.43 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 33.28 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.04 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 71.30 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 8.19 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 41.13 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 29.85 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 26.70 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 35.48 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 46.72 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.64 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 49.50 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 33.31 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.18 Canyon Services Group. 11.10 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.75 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.660 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 20.41 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.05 contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 29 cents to end at US$93.74 a barrel, as TSX energy stocks made the steepest decline, off 0.9 per cent.

Copper took a significant hit from the concerns in Europe, with the May contract losing 9.3 cents to settle at US$3.43 a pound. Metals and mining stocks were off 1.3 per cent.

Gold stocks were one of the sole climbers, as April bullion rose $12 to settle at US$1,604.60 an ounce.

In corporate developments, Bombardier Transportation is denying a European newspaper report that it faces large penalties for the late delivery of 59 double-decker inter-city trains ordered in 2010 by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

Der Sonntag, quoting unidentified sources, said Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) faces at least US$487 million (460 million Swiss francs) in penalties for delivering the trains two years late.

Bombardier shares were down 10 cents to $4.18.

On Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee will begin a twoday meeting where it is widely expected to affirm its plans to continue its US$85 billion monthly bond purchases, though comments could provide more certainty on how much longer the program will last.

Some policymakers at the U.S. central bank have been concerned that the purchases could eventually unsettle financial markets or cause the Fed to take losses. The purchases, commonly known as quantitative easing, are designed to boost the U.S. economy by increasing liquidity in financial markets.

But the language of the Fed comments will, as always, be put under the microscope.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Monday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,781.76 down 48.27 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,111.78 down 5.37 points TSX 60 — 733.63 down 3.38 points

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DERIVATIVES: A high-value product “We are talking to these global companies about building the propylene derivatives plants in Alberta and we do believe that somebody is going to build propylene derivatives plants here.”

Those “derivatives” could take the form of plastic pellets, which could be shipped on containers by rail to the West Coast for export.

“When you talk about market access for Alberta’s bitumen and crude oil, this is far better because this is a high-value product that once it gets to a container port in Vancouver can go anywhere in the world, and very competitively,” said Chappell.

He said the 22,000 oil-equivalent barrels of propane Williams would be processing is just as valuable as shipping 140,000 barrels per day of oilsands bitumen.

Alberta’s petrochemical industry is currently based on making higher-value products out of ethane, so Monday’s announcement means a whole new type of activity for the province.

The propane Williams will use comes from a byproduct of the oilsands upgrading process called offgas.

Williams already has a plant near Fort McMurray, to strip valuable components out of the offgas, which is a hodgepodge of different materials.

The mixture of natural gas liquids and olefins is then sent by pipeline to another facility in Sturgeon County near Edmonton where the gases are further broken down.

Propane derived from the Sturgeon plant will be sent to the new one, to be built in nearby Strathcona County.

Linda Osinchuk, chair of the Alber-

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.77 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 40.73 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 43.38 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 3.01 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.67 Penn West Energy . . . . . 11.75 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 11.40 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.28 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.08 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.29 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.83 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.66 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 51.82 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 63.77 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 59.84 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.12 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.01 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 33.93 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 27.08 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 45.64 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 64.36 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.25 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 77.11 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.45 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 61.20 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 28.29 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.53 Dow — 14,452.06 down 62.05 points S&P 500 — 1,552.10 down 8.60 points Nasdaq — 3,237.59 down 11.48 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 97.82 cents US, down 0.29 of a cent Pound — C$1.5433, up 0.48 of a cent Euro — C$1.3217, down 0.94 of a cent Euro — US$1.2929, down 1.30 cents Oil futures: US$93.74 per barrel, up 29 cents (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,604.60 per oz., up $12 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $30.686 per oz., up 13.3 cents $986.55 kg., up $4.27 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Monday at 1,111.78, down 5.37 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 160.6 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: May ’13 $0.30 higher $623.50; July ’13 $1.00 lower $608.40; Nov. ’13 unchanged $551.90; Jan. ’14 $0.70 higher $552.00; March ’14 $1.40 higher $551.90; May ’14 $1.40 higher $549.80; July ’14 $1.40 higher $547.90; Nov. ’14 $0.30 lower $535.00; Jan ’15 $0.30 lower $535.00; March ’15 $0.30 lower $535.00; May ’15 $0.30 lower $535.00.

Barley (Western): 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; May ’15 unchanged $243.50.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 265,180 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 265,180.

ta Industrial Heartland Association, praised Williams for its “bold steps” toward adding more value to Alberta’s natural resources.

“Not only does it increase revenues into the economy within the Industrial Heartland, but into the province overall,” she said.

Osinchuk added that there is enough rail and road infrastructure in the industrial region north of Edmonton to get products to export points on the West Coast.

Energy Minister Ken Hughes said the propylene plant is one of the more exciting projects he’s seen recently.

“This is very good news for Alberta,” he said.

“When we looked at the challenge of getting any of our products to market, one of the ways that we can get world price is by having value added to our stream of products right here in Alberta, and that’s what this does.”

Hughes said the project is proceeding on its own steam, without help from the provincial government.

“This is going ahead entirely because it’s a compelling business case from a business perspective,” he said.

“Williams made a decision to proceed based entirely upon market conditions. That’s the best of all possible worlds.”

HOUSING: Slower turnover For one, there will be slower turnover as many seniors choose to stay in their homes as long as they can.

Meanwhile, the report says both the immigrant population and one-person households are on the rise in Canada, and will continue to drive demand for rental units in urban centres.

The report came a week after TD Canada Trust (TSX:TD) forecasted that home price gains will average only about two per cent, essentially keeping up with inflation, over the next decade.

Ottawa to revisit skills gap in budget

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — It’s been almost five years since economist Don Drummond was asked by concerned federal and provincial labour ministers to find solutions to the mismatched job market that has increasingly worried employers, governments and workers alike.

But Drummond’s response for governments to spend $13 million — a bargain in the world of social policy — to overhaul and improve labour market information has gone all but unnoticed.

Now, this week’s federal budget will make that very same issue — deemed “critical” in 2008 — its centrepiece.

As businesses yell louder about their inability to find the right people, and the unemployed and the underemployed voice equal frustration, the federal government is poised to revisit its labour market interventions, design some new programs to bring together the private sector and underutilized pools of workers, and demand better results from the provinces.

Will this time be any different?

“We’re not going to find the fix overnight,” said Sarah Anson-Cartwright, director of skills policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce whose job it is to push full-time for a more efficient labour market.

“We get a sense that now, there’s a real momentum and a real sense of the need to engage. Everyone seems to realize we have a looming skills crisis.”

One of only two recommendations that was actually implemented from Drummond’s lengthy list of 47 ideas was the creation of a job vacancy survey by Statistics Canada.

Now a year old, the survey has enough data to compare this year to last, and give some regional and industrial breakdowns.

At last count, it shows there are about 241,700 job vacancies in Canada, with the highest vacancy rates in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The national job vacancy rate has remained steady for the past year and a half, and even at a regional level, has fluctuated very little.

At the same time, the most recent labour force survey shows there were

1,332,600 unemployed people in Canada.

That’s about 5.5 workers for every available job, providing employers with a large pool of prospective employees.

The problem, say analysts, is that the jobless and the jobs don’t match.

And there is not enough sharing of detailed information to reorient training and education to fix the problem.

The job vacancy data suggests there are plenty of positions available in health care, arts and entertainment, mining and science and technology.

But that kind of information is not nearly detailed enough for the educators, employees and families trying to anticipate the exact demand for labour, says Angella MacEwen, senior economist at the Canadian Labour Congress.

The problem may well be on the employer side too, however. It’s impossible to tell at an aggregate level whether higher wages or better onthe-job training efforts would quickly fill some of those vacancies, MacEwen said.

Still, there is a widespread recognition that over the medium-term, as the working population ages, labour shortages will become more and more common, MacEwen and others agree.

Over the past few years, the federal government has turned its attention to many different demographics in an attempt to expand the labour pool: raising the age of retirement to 67, fiddling with the immigration and temporary foreign worker rules, improving the recognition of foreign credentials, putting some money and thought into youth employment.

Now, there is talk in federal circles of specific initiatives to improve employment among people with disabilities and aboriginal peoples, where high rates of unemployment are standard.

Officials are considering a proposal from Indspire, an indigenous education institute, to match $50 million in training funds that the organization would raise in the private sector. Similarly, they are looking at partnering with community organizations that bring together businesses and people with disabilities.

Competition Bureau gives its OK for Corus to buy rest of Teletoon

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) says the Competition Bureau has cleared it to buy the remaining half of Teletoon and other specialty TV interests from Astral Media Inc. (TSX:ACM.B).

The asset sale was a condition of the Competition Bureau’s approval of Astral’s takeover by BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE), a $3.38-billion deal that would combine two of Canada’s largest television and radio businesses.

Toronto-based Corus — which has been Astral’s partner in several specialty channels — has conditionally agreed to buy the remaining 50 per

cent of Teletoon, which includes the main channel, Teletoon Retro, their two French-language counterparts as well as the Cartoon Network (Canada).

Corus played a key role in helping Bell and Astral get Competition Bureau approval for their friendly deal by agreeing to $494 million in acquisitions.

They include the French language channels Historia and Series+, currently owned 50-50 by BCE and Shaw Media, a division of Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B).

The various transactions also require approvals from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

Target to open 21 new stores in Ontario over next 2 weeks

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Target’s expansion into Canada is continuing in big way over the next two weeks as the American retailer opens 21 new stores in Ontario.

On Tuesday, Target is opening 17 stores in various communities across the province, while four more will be opened on March 28, adding to the three pilot stores launched earlier in Guelph, Milton and Fergus, Ont. Overall, Target plans to open 124

stores across Canada throughout 2013.

“The soft openings follow the launch of three pilot stores and will allow Target to continue to engage in volume testing to ensure stores are prepared to deliver the true Target brand experience to guests ahead of grand opening in early April,” the company said in a release.

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) operates almost 1,800 stories in the United States in addition to its new Canadian stores, many of which are at being set up at locations formerly occupied by Zellers stores.

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BY MARK JENKINS ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES On its self-titled debut EP released in 2011, Paperhaus introduced itself as an alt-country band.

The quartet’s sound drew from other styles, including 1960s Britpop and 1980s alt-rock, but most of its songs seemed designed for crying in your fair-trade coffee.

“I was going through a really horrible breakup,” explains singer-guitarist Alex Tebeleff, “and all I was listening to was, like, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Patsy Cline.

Just classic. . . .

“Heartbreak country,” interjects drummer Brandon Moses.

It turns out that Tebeleff doesn’t listen just to country.

During an hour at the band’s regular hangout, the D.C. coffeehouse Qualia, the musician mentions his enthusiasm for — to mention but a few — Neil Young, Radiohead, Bob Dylan and Television. Bassist John Di Lascio adds Scott Walker, Frank Zappa and pioneering electronic composer Morton Subotnick to the list.

Plus, when they were mere Montgomery County, Md., middleschoolers, Tebeleff and fellow guitarist Eduardo Rivera took lessons from an Ethiopian musician.

He introduced them to African grooves, with an emphasis on Nigeria’s Fela Kuti.

And then there’s Can, the 1970s German groove band whose songs include one titled Paperhouse.

More of these influences are audible on the band’s second re-

lease, Lo Hi Lo. The EP won’t be released nationally until May, while Paperhaus undertakes its first major tour.

Recently divested of some pesky day jobs, the musicians will travel coast to coast, playing about 50 dates over two months.

Lo Hi Lo’s four songs range from All Through the Night and Corazon, which recall such 1980s bands as R.E.M. and the Smiths, to the neopsychedelic Helicopters.

It opens with a trippy benediction, “I saw the world / And it was beautiful,” harmonized by multiple voices.

The E.P.’s title comes from a line in Twisted Tumbled, a sevenminute workout that reveals Paperhaus at its most expansive.

Upon their return from touring, the musicians plan to begin recording their first full-length release, which will showcase even more of their inspirations.

‘This EP is like, pop,” Tebeleff muses.

“It’s an introduction to what Paperhaus is, now that we’re mature.

And then the album is . . . going down the rabbit hole. It’s going to be a bit next level.”

“This will be our first crack at a more in-depth approach,” adds Moses, a multitasker who also performs with Laughing Man, Joy Buttons and other D.C. area outfits.

Tebeleff relishes surprising the band’s listeners.

“I want people to listen to it and say, ‘What the hell is this?’ “ he says. “I like people to be confused at first. Make them think about the music.”

However well the tour goes,

home will remain Washington, where the band runs an informal, nonprofit performance space called the Paperhaus.

“There’s something happening in the city right now,” says Rivera, who grew up a few blocks from Tebeleff in Maryland and has been trading guitar licks with him since they were 13.

“The best shows I saw last year were here in D.C. The bands are incredible, and so diverse. There’s a camaraderie now. Something big’s going to happen soon. I can feel it.”

Tebeleff invokes the rallying cry of Los Angeles grass-roots organizer Cameron Rath: “ ‘Forget DIY. It’s DIT — do it together.’

That’s what’s happening here, organically. People are really supportive.”

Moses and Di Lascio aren’t originally locals; Moses hails from west Philadelphia and Di Lascio is a New Jersey native who landed in Washington after stints in Russia and Japan. (He came here to be a Russian translator and met the band through his sister, a singer.)

But they nod when Tebeleff presents his vision of a potential D.C. indie-rock upsurge as vigorous as the 1980s hardcore punk one.

“We really want to help the music scene in the city,” Tebeleff says, “and help the creative energy grow. We’re not going to New York or L.A. I don’t want to! We’re going to do it here.”

Jenkins is a freelance writer for The Washington Post

Band sends new single way out there THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM; SENDS SINGLE TO INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars wanted the announcement for their latest studio album to be out of this world. And that’s where the album’s first single debuted.

Up in the Air was sent to the International Space Station for an exclusive listening Monday. It will be released Tuesday on Earth.

The new album, Love Lust Faith + Dreams, will be available May 21.

A compact disc containing the song was launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on March 1. The band got to watch the rocket blast into space.

“It was amazing to feel it take off,” frontman Jared Leto said in a recent interview. “The noise and the brightness was overwhelming, and you’re still a mile away.”

Leto said the challenge of sending a song into space paled in comparison to being sued for $30 million by EMI when the band was working on “This Is War,” released in 2009, which sold over 500,000 copies. The band also launched an aggres-

sive world tour to promote the CD. “The last album was about closure. There was a battle and a war that we fought. This one is a new beginning,” the 41-year-old singer-actor said.

The new single “has to do with getting to a point in your life where you’re ready to let go of the past, embrace change and become more of who you really are,” Leto said.

The lawsuit was eventually resolved, and the band has continued working with EMI. Leto said the out-of-this-world debut for the new album was fitting after the enormous weight of the lawsuit was lifted, although

sending a CD into space was no easy task.

“Most worthy things are not easy to get done.

I think a lot of great things have a tremendous amount of challenge, a tremendous amount of difficulty, and I think this was one of those things,” he said.

Leto said he wrote and recorded more than 70 songs before determining the final 12 for the new album.

“My songs must feel like discarded lovers because I’m continuously abandoning time,” he said. “But that feels better than being sued.”

EMI sued the band in 2008 for breach of contract.

“That $30 million

lawsuit in that battle was very real. It wasn’t a headline. It was something we thought about every single moment of the day that was there, weighing on us. And not just the fact that we would lose and owe a corporation $30 million, but we would have our creative lives stamped out,” Leto said.

Their documentary, “Artifact,” chronicles the production of the band’s third album.

“The film is highly critical of the record business, but I’m not anti-record label, at all. I’m anti-greed.”

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Boulton remains in talent race Local singer Randi Boulton is still in the game, surviving yet another cut on the CBC Searchlight Talent contest.

“Top 16 in Canada!!!!!! Thank you everyone!!!” tweeted an excited Boulton after learning on Monday that her Coffee Song earned enough listener votes to keep her in the national contest.

The Lacombe-based singer, who is running in the Calgary region, is now going head-to-head with singer Elton Adams from Winnipeg in this next more personal round of the contest.

Listeners can visit a new link — http://r3.ca/0dCV — to hear the two competing songs and vote for their favourite.

Boulton fans be warned: This could be an uphill fight for the Central Alberta singer, since Adams is a former Canadian soldier who served in Afghanistan and has his own fan following.

Boulton’s supporters will have to really rally to keep her hopes of winning the contest alive.

Some 3,000 entertainers from across the country initially entered the Searchlight contest, which relies on online voting to determine results.

Voting in this latest round goes all week and closes on Sunday at 11:59 EDT. The new results for the Top 8 will be known next Monday.

The contest winner will get national exposure and $10,000 of Yamaha music gear.

The hard-working Boulton, who has recorded with Calgary producer Russell Broom and is determined to launch her performing career without having to leave Central Alberta, is counting on continued fan support.

Lohan deal includes rehab

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Lindsay Lohan accepted a plea deal on Monday in a misdemeanour car crash case that includes 90 days in a locked-down rehabilitation facility that she won’t be able to leave.

The 26-year-old actress, who has struggled for years with legal problems, pleaded no contest to reckless driving, lying to police and obstructing officers who were investigating the accident involving the actress in June.

She was also found in violation of her probation in a 2011 necklace theft and sentenced to 180 days in jail.

However, she will be able to avoid jail time if she complies with the conditions of her plea deal that also includes 30 days of community labour and 18 months of psychological therapy.

Before the Mean Girls actress left the courtroom, Superior Judge Superior Court Judge James R. Dabney offered her a suggestion.

“Don’t drive,” he said.

The hearing had been set to begin at 8:30 a.m., and Lohan arrived after 9 a.m. looking slightly frazzled in a cream ensemble.

Her lawyers and a prosecutor met with the judge in chambers for more than two hours before Lohan entered the plea.

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Comic sketches about the Hutterite mafia, reverse hipsters, and an epic battle between Batman and Superman will be presented at this month’s Bull Skit on Friday and Saturday.

Also, Alice and Sarah, the beloved nerdy girls, will impart their dating advice in one of 10 new sketches performed this weekend.

Bull Skit hits the stage with more of the improv and sketch comedy you love at the Scott Block in downtown Red Deer.

The musical guest is Bradley Abel, a local singer songwriter who picked up his first guitar at age 16 and has been entertaining across Alberta ever since.

He sets out in April on a Canadian tour.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8.

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The Red Deer U14A State Farm Resistance wrapped up a very successful season by capturing the bronze medal in the U14A Tier-1 provincials. The provincial bronze capped off a tremendous year that saw the Resistance bring home silver medals from the St. Albert Turkey Ring, Medicine Hat Ed Horvath Classic and Sherwood Park Platinum Ring tournaments, the gold medal from the Red Deer Friends on Ice Tournament and the silver medal in their Black Gold league final standings. Pictured are (left to right): Kevin Tonery (a/c), Kailyn Smalley, MaKenna Tonery, Megan Taylor, McKenna Smalley (a/p), Adrienne Boudreau, Kallie Loewen, Brianna Abell, Alison Harman, Lexie Chomyn, Shannel Holtz, Bryleigh Creed, Kaitlyn McCulloch, Hayley Nieth, Richard Smalley (c), Julie Kolton (a/c), Madison Millar (a/c)

Should a child be forced to touch another person?

Dear Annie: I have a question about forced touch- who think they must permit adults to touch them are ing. Let’s say an 8-year-old doesn’t want to hug her more likely to remain quiet if they are molested. uncle or give Grandma a kiss. Do you force the kid to Dear Annie: My best friend of 30 years is a hoarder do it? Do you badger, threaten and make a fuss?

-- not the “Buried Alive” type, but more the Need To I’m wondering about this because if you tell Clean House type. your kid, “You have to give this person a “Rita” has not invited me over to her hug” or “You have to shake their hand,” home in more than three years, while she aren’t you teaching the kid that their body has been to mine several times. doesn’t belong to them?

I want Rita to enjoy her house again If you force your kid to allow others to and have offered on numerous occasions put their hands on your kid’s body, how to help clean. will they know when they shouldn’t be She agrees that she needs it, but never touched at all? follows through. What else can I do? I’ve I hear all these people coming forward thought of calling Rita’s sister, who lives to say they were molested as kids by unout of town, to advise her of the severity cles, grandparents and other relatives, of the situation. and that they didn’t say anything because However, I’m not sure the sister can they were taught that an adult could touch get away to come, in which case my call them at will. — New York would only upset her. And Rita wouldn’t MITCHELL Dear New York: No child should be appreciate that I called her sister. & SUGAR forced to hug, kiss or even touch another Last week, a mutual friend told me that person, even a relative. the roof of Rita’s house looks bad. She You certainly can encourage or suggest lives in the neighborhood and walks by that she “give Grandma a kiss goodbye,” every day. but nothing more than that. If the child balks, don’t We can’t figure out what to do. Any suggestions? — push or express displeasure. Leave it alone.

Want To Help Some kids are naturally reluctant to display that Dear Want: We suspect Rita is embarrassed by the type of affection, and it has nothing to do with moles- condition of her house and doesn’t want her friends tation. Kids who are forced to hug Aunt Jane, whose to clean it. breath reeks and who tends to pinch their cheeks, She also may be having financial difficulties, makwill not be endearing her to them. And yes, kids ing repair work beyond

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Tell Rita you know she hasn’t had time to clean and you are worried about her. Say that you’d like to present her with the cleaning service as a gift. Ask her what day works best, and then set it up.

However, there isn’t much you can do if she absolutely refuses your assistance.

An unkempt house is not cause for alarm, and if Rita is, in fact, hoarding, she’ll need more help than you can provide.

Dear Annie: Like “Well Endowed in Kansas,” my breasts were often the topic of conversation.

After my second child was born, my chest ballooned to a size GG on my size-8 frame.

Carrying around a 1-year-old and an infant in addition to my chest was unbearable. Enduring the leers and snide jokes from disgusting men and the backhanded comments from other women was demoralizing.

Breast reduction surgery changed my life. No more comments, conversations or back pain.

I wear regular bathing suits and bras. It’s liberating to feel and look like an appropriately proportioned woman. — “Breast” of Luck to You Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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BRISBOURNE Dean Allan March 28, 1968 - March 17, 2013 With deep sorrow, we say good bye to Dean Brisbourne, a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend. Dean passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Dean was born in New Westminster, British Columbia on March 28, 1968. Though Dean’s journey has ended and he rests happily and peacefully in heaven, he will always have a huge spot in our hearts and will be treasured forever and always.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Shawna Brisbourne, and two daughters; Jenessa and Kaylie.

He was loved dearly by his two siblings; Sandi (Dave) Spelrem and Dwayne (Wanda) Brisbourne, and one sister-in-law, Shelly Balla. He will be honored in the hearts of his mother and father in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; Carol Brisbourne in 1989 and Dennis Brisbourne in 1992. He will be remembered for his strong faith, remarkable courage, great sense of humour, and quiet strength.

To those of you who wish to pay their final respects to Mr. Dean Brisbourne, visitations will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, March 21, 2013 between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. In Memorial of Dean’s life, his celebration will be held at Streams Christian Church, 5350 46 Avenue, in Red D e e r, A l b e r t a o n F r i d a y, March 22, 2013 at 1 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, the family has set up a fund for his children.

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WOOD Vernial Rose 1913 - 2013 Vernial Rose Wood passed away quietly on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the age of 99 years. Change of date and place of service. A memorial service in honor of Ve r n i a l w i l l b e h e l d a t Harvard Park Business Centre, Springbrook, Alberta, on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

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THORSELL Wilma Jean 1917 - 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Wilma Jean Thorsell on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the age of 95 years. Wilma was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great g r a n d m o t h e r, a u n t a n d friend. She will be forever missed by her loving daughters Shirley (Jim) Duncan, Pat (Andre`) Goulet, loving son Alan (Eduarda) Thorsell, daughter in-law Joan (Lyle) Nelson, thirteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, twenty one great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews as well as many good friends. Wilma was predeceased by her loving husband Maynard, son Gordon, grandsons Christopher Goulet and James Schlachter.

For the past eight years, Wilma has enjoyed retirement living at Symphony Aspen Ridge where she developed new friendships with other residents and the great staff who work there.

Wilma’s family would also like to acknowledge the wonderful care and consideration she received from Home Care and We Care staff whose assistance enabled Wilma to maintain an independent lifestyle. Also deserving our appreciation is the staff on Unit 31, you were awesome, a great team of caregivers. We thank everyone involved. A celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home (6287 67A Street (Taylor Drive) Red Deer) on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to CNIB, #4 - 5015 48 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1S9, or the Lending Cupboard, 5406 43 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1C9, or the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre - Unit 31, 3942 50A Avenue, Red D e e r, A l b e r t a , T 4 N 4 E 7 .

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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DICKEY Barbara Barbara (Barb) K Dickey (nee Thiessen) of Red Deer, AB passed away on March 16, 2013, at the age of 62 years, after a heroic battle against cancer. Barb was born and grew up in the Swift Current area of Saskatchewan, where she met her future husband, James (Jim) Dickey, whom she married in 1971.

Barb and Jim moved to Red Deer AB in 1978, where she dedicated her life to her home and family. Barb is predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 2010. Barb is lovingly remembered by a son, Dwayne Dickey (Marcie) of Calgary; two daughters, Carla Dickey of Ituna SK and Dawn Dickey (Hoang) of Red Deer AB, and two grandchildren, Kaytlin and Logan. Barb is also remembered by two brothers, John (Lynn) Thiessen and Neil (Betty Jo) Thiessen; two sisters Olga Falk and Rose (Jules) Toews. Funeral services will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, in Red Deer on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 1 p.m. with interment to follow at Alto Reste Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers, but instead a donation is made in Barb’s name to the Red Deer Hospice Society. www.reddeerhospice.com /donate_now.html Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to Valeri Watson EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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DAVIDSON Harvey Archibald Jan. 22, 1935 - Mar. 17, 2013 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Harvey Archibald Davidson after a brief illness. Harvey was born and raised on the family farm east of Red Deer in the Joffre (Satinwood) area.

He enjoyed woodworking, dancing, curling and traveling.

He will be remembered by h i s l o v i n g w i f e ; A u d r e y, brother; Bill (Shirley), sister; Rene (Melvin) and sons; Tom (Holly), Gerry, Donnie (Christine), Mike (Laurie) and Mark (Shelley). Harvey will also be lovingly remembered by his nephews; Darrell (Karen) and Dave (Ann), niece; Marlene (Terry), as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Harvey was predeceased by his father; John Alvin, his mother; May and his son; Dick. In honor of Harvey’s life, a funeral service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 3:30 pm. A family interment will be held at Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to ones choice.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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Obituaries REAR Cecil Cecil Wayne Rear was born to Tom and Bernice (Benedict) Rear at Olds, Alberta on October 20th, 1927. He passed away peacefully in Red Deer on March 14th, 2013 at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. Cecil went to Frontier School and then attended Olds Agricultural School (1947-49), returning to the Wimborne/Mayton area to farm and raise cattle until his retirement in 1996. Cecil married Joan Wright August 21st, 1954.

Sherry, Gail (Susan) and Jeanette were born between 1957 and 1960, and Nora-Lee in 1971.

Joan passed away from cancer in 1978, leaving Cecil to farm and raise a young daughter. In 1979 Cecil married Donna Bartell and they remained on the family farm until retiring to an acreage outside of Red Deer in 1997. Cecil always said, he “still needed some dirt”. He was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in 2001 and because he couldn’t take care of as much “dirt” they moved into Red Deer in 2002. In 2008 Cecil was diagnosed with Bladder cancer and they made the decision to move one last time to a “condo” as he no longer felt he could work his cherished “dirt”. Cecil enjoyed his family, farming, hockey, baseball, and the outdoors. He was a man of few words, but built friendships easily and was loved and respected by many, always offering a helping hand when he saw a need. His strong faith in the Lord sustained him throughout his life and this was most evident during his last afternoon as he spoke many times of wanting “to go straight up to heaven”, “waiting for a cell phone message from heaven”, and “just waiting to be picked up (to go to heaven)”. Cecil leaves to mourn his loving wife and best friend of 33 years, Donna Rear of Red Deer, children, Sherry and Keith Gummow of Ponoka, Gail (Susan) of Bowden, Jeanette of Beaumont and Nora-Lee of Cochrane. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will cherish their memories of Grandpa. He will also be missed by his step-brothers and sisters, Mother-in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joan, parents, Tom and Bernice, sister Alverda Muncaster, brother, Raymond and step-mother, Violet (Flinn) Rear. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday March 19th, 2013 at 2:30pm at Crossroads Church, the SW Corner of 32 Street and Highway 2, (38105 Range Road 275), Red Deer County, Alberta. Burial will take place at 11:00am at the Mayton Cemetary, located just off of Range Road 273 and Township Road 333. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, 3942 50A Avenue, P.O. Bag 5030, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4E7 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to condolences@sunsetltd.ca Arrangements in care of SUNSET FUNERAL SERVICE Linden, AB 403-546-3903

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Classifieds 309-3300 PYNE Bruce Aug. 29, 1919 - Feb. 24, 2013 He was predeceased by his wife Marion & son Dale.

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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.

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COOK Robert J. 1939 - 2013 Robert J. Cook passed away suddenly in Red Deer on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Bob will be lovingly remembered by Pat Cook and their children Bobby and Ronald of Red Deer, brother Grant (Sharon) and their children Jennifer and Rachel of Edmonton and brother-in-law Richard Bennett and his son Jaime. Bob was predeceased by his parents Jack and Eleanor and sister Linda. Bob was born and raised in the Stettler area and lived most of his life in Red Deer. He enjoyed golfing, curling and spending time with his friends, and had a long successful career in truck sales with Glover International.

Big Bob’s greatest love was his two sons, who will miss him dearly. A memorial service in honor of Robert will be held in April, 2013.

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.

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In memory of our beloved Salvatore “Sam” Ranieri, Feb. 3, 1977 - March 18, 2011 There is a special Angel in Heaven that is part of us.

It is not where we wanted him but where God wanted him to be.

He was here but just a moment like a night time shooting star.

And though he is in Heaven he isn’t very far.

He touched the heart of many like only an Angel can do.

So we send this special message to the Heaven up above.

Please take care of our Angel and send him all our love.

God bless you and keep you Sam until we meet again.

With deepest love Mom, Dad, Francesca, Concetta, Andre, Glen, Ethan, Cole and family.

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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 S M A L L R U R A L M E AT SHOP in central AB looking for F/T meat cutter.

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Grain Trucking Company Position to start immedilooking for Class 1 Drivers ately. Any questions can LICENSED mechanic for and/or Lease Operators. be directed to the principal, truck maintenance on 20 We offer lots of home time, Susan Collicutt at truck fleet. Reply to Box benefits and a bonus 403-989-3476 1036, c/o R. D. Advocate, program. Grain and super 2950 Bremner Ave., Red B exp. an asset but not Deer, AB T4R 1M9 necessary. If you have a STAIR MANUFACTURER clean commercial drivers Trades Req’s F/T workers to build abstract and would like to stairs in Red Deer shop. start making good money.

CONNELLY INDUSTRIAL MUST HAVE basic carfax or email resume and INSULATION pentry skills. Salary based comm.abstract to is seeking ticketed Alberta on skill level. Benefits 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net Asbestos workers and avail. Apply in person at Mechanical Commercial DRIVERS for furniture 100, 7491 Edgar Insulators. Email resume moving company, class 5 Industrial Bend. email: to: info@ required (5 tons), local & earl707@telus.net. and/or connellyinsulation.com long distance. Competitive fax 403-347-7913 wages. Apply in person.

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MEGA CRANES is looking for a ticketed crane and boom truck operator. Must have Class 1. Good wages, benefits, 10% holiday pay, RRSP’s, and most evenings and weekends off. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com P/T CLASS 1 Truck Driver req’d to haul feed with B-Train Tanker to our farm in Ponoka. 2--3 days per wk, approx. 8-10 hrs. per day flexible hrs. Must have clean driving record Fax resume (403)783-5239 or email: vandepolfarms@yahoo.ca Phone 403-704-0257

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The ideal candidate would be dual tickets (HVAC/R & Electrical Journeyperson) with planning experience.

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• 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 • Task dependencies, SAP, cost analyses, earned value, resource leveling • Defining project goals, objectives and success factors

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

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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.

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Restaurant/ Hotel

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

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

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

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

Clearview Area Castle Crsc.

Clark Crsc. & Crawford St. $155/mo.

Timberlands Area Talson Place, Thomas Place Trimble Place, Traptow Place Timberstone Way $152/mo.

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.

Good for adult with small car.

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NO EXP. NECESSARY!!

F.T. position available IMMEDIATELY in hog assembly yard in Red Deer. Starting wage $12/hr. Call Rich or Paul 403-346-6934 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS ATTENTION! MOTHERS & OTHERS Access to Computer?

Work @ Home!!!

Part time or Full time Around family or job!

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

ANDERS AREA

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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

Illingworth Close LANCASTER AREA

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds Start your career!

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OPERATOR 2 POSITION Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position.

The position includes Plant Operations and Sanitation duties. Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and must be available for shift work. Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attn: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 FAX: (403) 747-2660 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:

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Please contact QUITCY

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

WOMEN’S suede jacket, chocolate brown, size L , good condition, $40, Box of ladies clothing, size 8-10, good quality, $20; 403-314-9603

EquipmentHeavy

Farmers' Market

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

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

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

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

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4 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage $1695 mo.

403-782-7156 357-7465

MAIN FLOOR SUITE IN WEST PARK

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

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

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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

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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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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

Roommates Wanted

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LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Mauricia 403-340-0225

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1300 SQ.FT. 1/2 DUPLEX IN RED DEER. Gated community, The Fountains, near RDG.C.C. Great location. For more info phone 403-506-9491

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Laebon Homes 346-7273 PET FRIENDLY Townhouse In Eastview

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Clean 3 bdrms,1.5 bath, Condos/ 5 appls. Yard, Deck & Townhouses finished bsm’t. Only preGarden approved pets. No smoking. $1335 & UTIL; SD $1335; Supplies Avail APRIL 1st. in the town of Olds RENTAL store looking for RED Wigler composting Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Earn $500+ for hour person to pull and load or 403-396-9554 worms w/housing unit, orders, assist brides. Must $50; information for care and a half per day. be physically fit. Full time. provided; greenhiouse 3 Must have own 5326 47 AVE. Manufactured sales@ shelves roll up flap w/zipUnit #306 - 2 bdrm. condo, vehicle. parklandrentals.com per, 47x7x70 cm. plus 2 Homes w/solid hardwood flooring, 18+ Needed ASAP Fax: 403-347-7066 72 cell seed starter kits, downtown R.D. Underasking $40; lawnmower, Newly Reno’d Mobile ground parking. Needs ROOFING LABOURER battery operated, mulcher FREE Shaw Cable + more Call Quitcy bathroom updated & REQ’D. 403-314-9516 straight cut, 18” cutting $899/month painting. Price range please leave a message.

403-314-4316 span, batteries not incl.

Mauricia 403-340-0225 between $160,000 or 403-350-1520 qmacaulay@ asking $45, exc. cond, $170,000. 403-815-0429 reddeer advocate.com 403-227-2653 You can sell your guitar or 540-6066 to view. for a song...

Suites or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Household and we’ll sell it for you!

GAMES MUSIC - F/T Sales 1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, Acreages Clerk. Submit resume to Appliances SYNIK CLOTHING, $740/mo. Avail. immed.

5209 50 Ave Red Deer Gasoline Alley. F/T - P/T Incl. most utils, no pets.

ACREAGE, LAKE KOOGRAYSON EXCAVATING Great pay for right person. APPLS. reconditioned lrg.

Call 403-886-5288 selection, $150 + up, 6 mo.

CANUSSA, $79,900 LTD. requires experienced Apply within w/resume. warr.

Riverside Appliances 403-227-5132 foremen, pipelayers, BOWER 403-342-1042 THE BURNT LAKE equipment operators, Avail Apr 15, 2 bdrm, 1 GENERAL STORE Class 1 drivers, topmen bath, 2 appl, new paint & FRIDGE & STOVE and general labourers for is looking for F/T Customer flooring, laundry in the $150/both or $75/ea.

Service person for shift installation of deep utilities bldg, $1050 + pwr, $1000 Marilee 403-341-9990 work. Please apply in (water and sewer). Fax SD, No pets, n/s PM leave msg. person, Hwy. 11 West. resume to (403)782-6846 477 103, 27 Bennett St No phone calls please. or e-mail to: info@ Sim Mgmt & Realty graysonexcavating.com Household 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca Career Furnishings Start your career!

CENTRAL AB ACREAGE See Help Wanted DOWNTOWN Planning Exc. Location. Less than 2 C O F F E E Ta b l e a n d Avail now, 1 large bdrm, 1 miles from Alix. Beautiful LIVE in caretaker req’d. for matching end table, great 13 unit condo in Red Deer. RED DEER WORKS shape. $150; Dresser with bath suite, 2 appl, FREE bungalow w/many upgrades laundry, $750 + pwr, $700 incl. underfloor heat in bsmt.

Build A Resume That Contact Deb 403-341-5606 mirror, $40. 403-314-2026 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 19 & on demand hot water Works!

5, 5340 - 47 Ave - Sim system. 5 yr. old, 5 bdrm. home MEGA CRANES is looking APPLY ONLINE WANTED M g m t & R e a l t y for a YARD person with on 36+/- acres of cultivated www.lokken.com/rdw.html Antiques, furniture and 403-340-0065 ext 412 - land & has a lease revenue Class 1. Fax resume to Call: 403-348-8561 estates.

342-2514 www.simproperties.ca 885-4269 or email of approx $3100. $495,000.

Email inford@lokken.com cathy@megacranes.com Call George, 780-608-6555 Career Programs are INNISFAIL Listing # S-37, Linview Realty Something for Everyone Stereos FREE Avail Mar 1, 2 bdrm, 1 bath Everyday in Classifieds for all Albertans suite, 2 appl, laundry in the TV's, VCRs bldg, $750 + pwr, $700 Manufactured SD, N/P, N/S, PM 34 301, TO GIVE AWAY Misc.

5604 50 Ave - Sim Mgmt & Homes Working older style 32”, Help Realty 403-340-0065 ext T.V. with stand.

MUST SELL 4 1 2 - w w w. s i m p r o p e r Attractive set!

By Owner. ties.ca GONE! Mauricia 403-340-0225 LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only Misc. for n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Income

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Own transportation, regular hrs., competitive wages.

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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

Collectors' Items

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HEALTHCARE

Travel Packages

Health Care Aide Medical Office Assistant Health Unit Coordinator Veterinary Administrative Assistant Dental Administrative Assistant and more!

a job? ?

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1998 RCMP Royal Canadian mint coin collection; 1999 Royal Canadian; $50/ea. 403-885-5720

YOUR CAREER IN Looking Loo Lo king ng for

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FLOWER pots and vases, 2 bdrm. apt. avail. April 1, Water & heat incld, clean large variety, $10/all, and quiet, great location, 403-314-9603 no pets. 403-346-6686 FURNACE fillter, (Dust eater) e l e c t r o s t a t i c Manufactured washable, asking $80; Homes 403-227-2653

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400/month lot Rent incl. Cable Sharon (403) 340-0225 www.lansdowne.ca

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BRAND NEW SECONDARY SUITE HOME. 403-588-2550

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

Financial Assistance available to qualified applicants.

Participating Employers

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Employment Training

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We require individuals with push pull experience, grade knowledge & able to work well with others for work in the Central AB area.

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FURN. ROOM, use of full house, utils. & internet. all incl. $475. 403-506-1907

Avail now, 1 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, adult only condo, AFFORDABLE $1300 + pwr, $1250 SD, FREE Weekly list of Homestead Firewood No pets, N/S, PM 516 404, properties for sale w/details, 5205 Woodland Rd - Sim prices, address, owner’s Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. & R e a l t y phone #, etc. 342-7355 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 M g m t 403-340-0065 ext 412 - Help-U-Sell of Red Deer FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, www.simproperties.ca www.homesreddeer.com Poplar. Can deliver SOUTHWOOD PARK 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 TH Mason Martin Homes has 3110-47 Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 8 Brand New Homes LOGS generously sized, 1 1/2 Semi loads of pine, spruce, starting at $188,900 baths, fenced yards, tamarack, poplar.

Call for more info Price depends on location. full bsmts. 403-347-7473, 403-588-2550 Sorry no pets.

Lil Mule Logging www.greatapartments.ca www.laebon.com 403-318-4346

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Government

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North of Hospital

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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SCRAPER OPERATORS

1. A Buck or Two 2. Almita Piling Ltd 3. Canada Prime Marketing 4. LKQ Corp.

5. London Drugs 6. Red Deer Catholic School Board 7. Riverbend Golf & Recreation Area 8 Mancuso Carpet Cleaning 9. Pareto 10. Pine Hills Golf Club 11. Precision Well Servicing 12. TBL Construction 13. Tim Hortons 14. Universal Handling

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DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

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

1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

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

Currently seeking Newspaper carrier for morning delivery

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Clothing

The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold!

Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook

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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 req’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 req’d. Wages based on experience and benefits avail. Fax resume to 403-885-5516.

CLASSIFICATIONS

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

Please call Debbie for details 314-4307

rentals

NEW grad dresses $10/ea. never worn 403-346-6908

VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Valentine Crsc.

stuff

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

INGLEWOOD AREA

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Baile Close Boyce St./ Byer Close Barrett Dr/ Beatty Crsc..

Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB Life, one day a wk. in Rimbey & Sylvan Lake ALSO Adult Carriers needed in Sylvan Lake & Bentley

GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST PARK

For afternoon delivery once per week

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NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Adams Close/ Adair Ave.

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

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

Pallo, Payne & Parsons Cl.

Good for adult with small car.

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CARRIERS NEEDED

Carriers Needed

Piper Dr. & Pennington Cres.

Michener Area West of 40th Ave. North Ross St. to 52 Street. $236/monthly

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403-651-5912

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

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112 ACRES of bare land, located in Burnt Lake area structure plan, great investment property with future subdivision potential. Asking 1.2M 403-304-5555 FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe.

Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820

Pinnacle Estates

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555 SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, Well priced. Good location.

403-896-3553

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2007 MONTE Carlo SS 5.3L, 71,000 kms, loaded $16,500 403-346-3844 2007 MAZDA 6 GT sport, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, new front windshield, new brakes, command start, winter & summer tires, very clean, must sell, moving out of c o u n t r y, $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 o b o 403-346-9214

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Super Vacation packlage All new no mileage Lottery Win Sale 2013 Ford Lariat truck 6.71 L diesel Crew cab, all electronics 5th wheel 38.5’ 2013 Coachman Brookstone 367KL 4 slide outs Furnace, a.c.,, fireplace Total retail price $169,300 Total net sale price $110,000 Phone 1- 403-650-8947

2006 CHEVY Silverado.

186,000 km. Exc. cond. $5700 obo. 403-392-1313

Tires, Parts Acces.

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4 SUMMER TIRES, had on Tiburon bought new in June 2012, ( drove for 4-1/2 mos., ) asking $199.99.

Phone 403-309-4226 after 4 p.m.

Auto Wreckers

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RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

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A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585 WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

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Many expected for Pope’s first mass DIPLOMACY TO BE TESTED AS POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS LEADERS FLOCK TO ROME THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ diplomatic skills will be put to the test on Tuesday as he hosts political leaders from 130 nations and religious representatives from a variety of faiths who are descending on Rome for his installation Mass, with Latin America strongly represented to celebrate the first pope from the New World.

Among the VIPs expected is the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, Bartholomew I, who will become the first patriarch from the Istanbul-based church to attend a papal investiture since the two branches of Christianity split nearly 1,000 years ago. His presence underscores the broad hopes for ecumenical and interfaith dialogue in this new papacy given Francis’ namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, and his own history.

Francis’ diplomatic mettle was tried on Monday as he held his first audience with a visiting head of state, having lunch with his political nemesis, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, who asked him to intervene in the dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.

It was a baptism by fire, given that the former Archbishop of Buenos Aires has been on record as saying Britain “usurped” the remote islands from Argentina and last year paid homage to the Argentines who were killed trying “to reclaim what is theirs for the fatherland.”

Argentina and Britain fought a 1982 war over the

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A boy plays football in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday. The Vatican is releasing details of the pope’s installation Mass today as well images of his coat of arms and fisherman’s ring. In addition to more than 132 government delegations, the Vatican said 33 Christian delegations will be present, as well as representatives from Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain communities. islands, which Argentina calls Malvinas. Earlier this month, the islanders voted overwhelmingly to remain a British Overseas Territory.

There was no indication that Francis, now pope, would take up the request from Fernandez, with whom he has clashed for years over her populist policies on gay marriage and other hot-button issues like birth control that will soon confront Francis on a global scale as leader of the world’s 1.2-billion Catholics.

Francis may well map out some of his own priorities in his installation Mass on Tuesday, which

aside from 132 official delegations is expected to draw scores of Jewish, Orthodox and other Christian representatives. Italian news reports say civil protection officials are gearing up for as many as 1 million people to flock to the event.

Francis will receive each of the government delegations in St. Peter’s Basilica after the Mass, and then hold an audience with the ecumenical groups on Wednesday. He has a break from activity on Thursday; a gracious nod perhaps to the fact that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is being installed that day

in London.

As a result, Welby won’t be representing the Anglican Communion at Tuesday’s installation Mass for Francis, sending instead a lower-level delegation. All told, six sovereign rulers, 31 heads of state, three princes and 11 heads of government will be attending, the Vatican said. More than a halfdozen Latin American presidents are attending, a sign of the significance of the election for the region. Francis has made clear he wants his pontificate to be focused on the poor, a message that has resonance in a poverty-stricken region that

counts 40 per cent of the world’s Catholics.

Fernandez scored the only papal audience, meeting Monday with the pope at his makeshift home in the Vatican hotel and staying for lunch afterwards.

There was no immediate comment from the Vatican as to whether Francis would accept Fernandez’s Falklands’ intervention request. The British Foreign Office, however, made clear it didn’t expect any Vatican meddling in the dispute.

“The Holy See is clear that it considers the question of the Falkland Islands as a bilateral one between sovereign nations, and that it does not have a role to play. We do not expect that position to change,” it said.

Francis and Fernandez are longtime rivals: As leader of Argentina’s Catholics, he had accused her populist government of demagoguery, while she called his opposition to gay adoptions reminiscent of the Middle Ages and the Inquisition. But where the Falklands are concerned, Francis, like most Argentines, believes the islands rightfully belong to Argentina.

Fernandez told journalists Monday after having lunch with the pope that she had asked for Francis’ intercession to “facilitate dialogue” with Britain over the islands.

In asking Francis to intervene, Fernandez said she recalled how Pope John Paul II averted war in 1978 between Argentina and Chile over three tiny islands in the Beagle Channel at the southern tip of South America.

Republicans unveil plan for a rebound but lack details

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A plan that was supposed to move the Republican Party forward after big election defeats instead highlighted its disunity as leading Republicans distanced themselves from it.

The idea was to develop a roadmap for a new, more inclusive party that would attract minority voters, support immigration reform and embrace “welcoming and inclusive” attitudes on gay rights.

But minutes after unveiling the proposal on Monday, the party chairman distanced himself from it, and some conservatives and libertarians balked.

“This is not my report,” Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus told reporters, describing the contents as simply recommendations by a five-person panel — even though he was the person who had commissioned the self-audit after the party lost a second consecutive presidential election last fall. He made the comments immediately after declaring Monday “Day One” of the party’s push to change perceptions the audit uncovered — that the Republicans are “narrow minded,” ”out of touch“ and ”stuffy old men.“ “The perception that we’re the party of the rich unfortunately continues to grow,” Priebus said as he released the report, drawn up by panelists with strong ties to “big-tent” Republicans who have long favoured more inclusive policies opposed by ideological purists.

Criticism from various factions within the Republican party was immediate, a sign that the prescriptions may end up widening existing divides rather than building new bridges.

“The idea that a major political party must accept the practice of homosexuality as normal so as to remain relevant will prove the contrary and lead to disaster,” said John Horvat II, a Catholic scholar. And Jenny Beth Martin, national co-ordinator for the Tea Par-

ty Patriots — a group of conservative activists who favour small government and low taxes — faulted the Washington Republican establishment leaders for the November losses, saying they strayed from the conservative message.

“Americans and those in the tea party movement don’t need an ’autopsy’ report from RNC to know they failed to promote our principles and lost because of it,” she said.

Priebus, the party chairman, released the audit’s findings two days after conservatives wrapped up an annual conference in which tea party favourites including Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz drew applause for their blunt critiques of the party as antiquated and sometimes unprincipled. At the weekend gathering, conservative pundits derided comprehensive immigration reform as a form of amnesty, and organizers initially blocked a group of gay Republicans from participating in the event.

The report also comes as Democrats work to capitalize on Republican fissures, with President Barack Obama courting opposition members of Congress in recent weeks in hopes of getting some to side with his party on major issues before Congress, and as divisions within the party are on full display.

Several congressional Republicans are working with Democrats on a comprehensive immigration overhaul plan, and last Friday Sen. Rob Portman — seen as a pillar of the party establishment — became the latest high-profile Republican to announce his support for gay marriage.

Despite party disagreements, the 100-page audit recommended a $10 million minority outreach program designed to market the Republican brand to gay voters, women and racial minorities, a proposal that comes just months after those voting groups helped propel Obama to re-election. The audit also proposes the Republicans take a harder line with corporate America and loosen political fundraising laws across the nation among

other things.

Priebus described the recommendations as unprecedented in scope and ambition.

He’s trying change his party’s tone on divisive issues that alienate the very voters the Republicans want to reach. But he’s also being careful not to fully embrace the proposals out of a concern that he could enrage his most passionate voters by endorsing changes to underlying policies in the Republican platform that oppose both gay marriage and allowing illegal immigrants to achieve citizenship.

“There is not an easy path for this,” said veteran Republican strategist Sally Bradshaw. “These are difficult recommendations.”

To broaden its appeal, the party must reach out to minority voters and others, according to one recommendation in the report: “We must embrace and champion comprehensive immigration reform. If we do not, our party’s appeal will continue to shrink,” it said.

But Priebus refused to say whether “comprehensive immigration reform” should include a pathway to citizenship and distanced himself from the issue.

“There’s not unanimity even among Hispanics as to what the exact immigration overhaul would look like,” he said. “I think it’s healthy for our party to have this discussion, but the details of that, and what that legislation looks like, is not something that the RNC chair does.”

A bipartisan group of senators — four Republicans among them — is working to craft a comprehensive immigration bill by next month that would secure the border, improve legal immigration, crack down on employers and put the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country on a path to citizenship.

While he was not willing to endorse the pathway to citizenship, Priebus offered a message to prospective voters: “We welcome you with open arms. There’s more that unites us than you know.”

Former college football star, friend die in Indiana plane crash

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A former college football star and his friend were killed when a small aircraft smashed into a house in the state of Indiana, officials said Monday.

Former Oklahoma quarterback Steve Davis, 60, and Wes Caves, 58, a Tulsa, Oklahoma businessman, were the flight crew on the private jet, owned by Caves, that crashed into a northern Indiana neighbourhood, National Transportation Safety Board investigator Todd Fox said Monday. Three others were injured, including two passengers.

Fox said he had minimal information about the pilots, but said both had pilots’ certificates and both had multi-engine aircraft certificates. The voice box

recorder was recovered and is being sent to Washington, D.C., for investigation, Fox said, adding that the NTSB doesn’t know why the plane was headed to South Bend.

Patsy Davis said she believed it was possible her son would have been in the co-pilot’s seat.

It wasn’t immediately clear who was at the controls when it crashed.

“He hadn’t flown for a while, but as far as we know, he was still a licensed pilot. He didn’t own a plane,” she said Monday.

“He absolutely loved getting in the air,” said Deron Spoo, pastor at First Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Davis went to church.

Messages left by The Associated Press for Caves’ wife and at least two others who are believed to be his family members in Tul-

sa were not returned Monday.

The crash occurred after two aborted attempted landings at South Bend Regional Airport, Fox said.

The plane leaked enough fuel to force the evacuation of hundreds of people from surrounding homes, but most residents were allowed to return Monday morning.

“It is miraculous that there was not a greater loss of life,” South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said.

Fox said the immediate focus of investigators is removing the fuselage from one of the homes for further investigation.

A total of eight homes remain under mandatory evacuation, but South Bend Assistant Fire Chief John Corthier said residents of the five undamaged homes should be allowed to return after

the fuselage is removed — likely Tuesday.

“I’m surprised people survived that,” said 84-year-old Frank Sojka, who lives in the first home that was struck. Sojka said he was in the front bedroom of the home he’s lived in for 55 years when he heard a loud, dull sound.

“I got up and went into the living room and I could see the sky through the ceiling and all kinds of debris in the far end of the living room,” he said.

The survivors of the crash were taken to South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Spokeswoman Maggie Scroope said Monday that Jim Rodgers was in serious condition and Christopher Evans was in fair condition. Davis’ parents said they didn’t know the relationship between their son and Rodgers and Evans.

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UN chief urges treaty for arms trade

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the world’s nations Monday to agree on a strong U.N. treaty to regulate the multibillion-dollar global arms trade in the next two weeks, saying it will save lives and make it more difficult for warlords, organized criminals and terrorists to obtain weapons.

Hopes of reaching agreement on what would be a landmark treaty were dashed last July when the United States said it needed more time to consider the proposed accord — a move quickly backed by Russia and China. In December, the U.N. General Assembly decided to hold a final conference with its closing date — March 28 — as a deadline for reaching agreement on a treaty.

“After a very long journey, our final destination is in sight — a robust Arms Trade Treaty,” the U.N. chief told ministers and ambassadors from most of the 193 U.N. member states at Monday’s opening session. “Now is the time to overcome past setbacks and deliver.”

Many countries control arms exports, but there has never been an international treaty regulating the estimated $60 billion global arms trade. For more than a decade, activists and some governments have been pushing for international rules to try to ban the trade of illicit weapons.

Ban said the absence of a treaty regulating the conventional arms trade “defies explanation,” citing international standards that regulate everything from t-shirts and toys to tomatoes and furniture.

“That means there are common standards for the global trade in armchairs but not the global trade in arms,” he said.

The U.N. chief said poorly regulated international arms deals foster conflict, undermine development and lead to massive human rights violations and death, stressing that armed violence kills more than

half a million people each year, including 66,000 women and girls.

An Arms Trade Treaty will make it more difficult for warlords, pirates, human rights abusers, organized criminals, terrorists and gun runners to obtain weapons because countries that ratify it will be required to control the trade in arms and ammunition, Ban said.

The draft treaty under consideration does not control the domestic use of weapons in any country, but it would require all countries to establish national regulations to control the transfer of conventional arms and to regulate arms brokers. It would prohibit states that ratify the treaty from transferring conventional weapons if they would violate arms embargoes or if they would promote acts of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes.

In considering whether to authorize the export of arms, the draft says a country must evaluate whether the weapon would be used to violate international human rights or humanitarian laws or be used by terrorists, organized crime or for corrupt practices.

Just before the conference opened, the foreign ministers of Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Finland, Japan, Kenya and Britain issued a joint statement urging “flexibility and commitment from everyone to secure a treaty which will save lives and reduce human suffering, and to bring transparency and consistency to the global arms trade whose legacy will endure for generations to come.”

Finland’s Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told a news conference that the countries are optimistic that an agreement can be reached, and one reason is last Friday’s statement from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Kerry said the United States is committed to reaching agreement on a strong U.N. treaty “that addresses international transfers of conventional arms solely.” It will not support a treaty that would be in-

consistent with U.S. law and the right of Americans under the Constitution to bear firearms, or a treaty that would impose new requirements on the U.S. domestic trade in firearms and U.S. exporters, he said.

Kerry’s statement made no mention of the key issue of ammunition. Some countries want strong controls on ammunition sales as well as arms, but the U.S. is opposed to any restrictions on ammunition sales. The draft treaty in July had a provision that would ban the export of ammunition in cases where a country decided that the export of weapons was prohibited.

Led by Mexico, 108 countries in favour of a strong treaty signed a statement Monday saying the text needs “considerable improvement” to address loopholes and strengthen language on ammunition, criteria for sales, preventing diversion of weapons, and implementing the treaty. The U.S., Russia, China and France — all major arms exporters — were not among the signatories but Britain and Germany, also major exporters, supported the statement.

The statement warned that a weak treaty “could serve to legitimize the irresponsible and illegal arms trade.”

Australian Ambassador Peter Woolcott, elected president of the conference, said disappointment after last July’s failure to reach agreement has given way “to determination ... to finish the job.”

He said preparations for the conference over the past few months show “that the world is ready for an Arms Trade Treaty” and he urged delegates to “look for solutions that can bridge remaining differences and that hold the prospect of consensus.”

The start of the conference was almost delayed by a dispute over the participation of the two U.N. nonmember states, Palestine and the Vatican. But Woolcott announced that an agreement had been reached to allow them to speak and participate, but not be part of the decision-making process.

Taliban withdraw New Israeli government gives mixed messages offer of peace talks about Mideast peace ahead of Obama arrival with Pakistan gov’t

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban on Monday withdrew their offer of holding peace talks with the government, saying that the authorities were not serious about following through with negotiations.

The Taliban statement came as a pair of suicide bombers attacked a court complex in the northwestern city of Peshawar. The Taliban claimed responsibility.

One of the attackers was shot to death, but the other detonated his explosives in a packed courtroom, killing four people and wounding more than 40 in the attack.

The Taliban have been waging a bloody insurgency against the government for more than five years, killing thousands of people.

The group first said it was open to negotiations at the end of last year in a letter sent to a local newspaper and a video released by Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud.

Rehman Malik, who was interior minister until the government’s term ended over the weekend, said in February that Islamabad was ready to hold peace talks, and appeared to drop an earlier demand that the Taliban lay down their weapons and renounce violence before negotiations — a condition rejected by the militants.

Politicians from the country’s main political parties also called for peace talks with the Taliban in February, at a meeting held in Islamabad to discuss the issue.

But Pakistani Taliban spokesman Ahsanullah Ahsan said in a video sent to reporters on Monday that the group “has temporarily postponed the offer of negotiations” after an “unserious response” by the government.

He accused the army of continuing its war against the Taliban in order to receive military aid from the United States.

“Generals and politicians are sacrificing the country for their own interests,” said Ahsan.

He called on Pakistanis to boycott national elections in May, saying Islamic law should be enforced instead.

“If this system is not rejected, the long, dark night of oppression will linger,” said Ahsan.

He advised people to avoid rallies by the Pakistan People’s Party, which led the latest government, and by two other parties that have strongly opposed the militants, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and the Awami National Party.

The Taliban’s warning raises the worrying prospect of deadly violence in the run-up to the election.

A caretaker government is slated to take over and rule the country until elections are held.

The militants in Peshawar attacked the back of the court compound Monday and were confronted by three police guards, said police officer Masood Afridi. The militants shot and wounded the policemen, but not before one of the guards gunned down one of the suicide bombers.

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A frustrated Obama later backed off his calls for a halt in settlement building, leaving the Palestinians disillusioned.

Netanyahu says negotiations should resume without preconditions. Since winning re-election in January, Netanyahu has pledged to make a new push for peace.

“We extend our hand in peace to the Palestinians,” Netanyahu said in Monday’s speech, delivered shortly before his new Cabinet was sworn into office. “With a Palestinian partner that is willing to hold negotiations in good will, Israel will be ready for a historic compromise that will end the conflict with the Palestinians once and for all.”

Netanyahu gave no details. The Palestinians have suggested he again halt settlement construction or release the longest-held Palestinian prisoners Israel is holding as a goodwill gesture.

Making any significant concession would be a struggle for Netanyahu. The coalition, stitched together during nearly six weeks of negotiations following a Jan. 22 parliamentary election, is focused more on domestic issues than peacemaking. And on the Palestinian issue, his partners include moderates and hard-liners who share little common ground.

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JERUSALEM — Ahead of the arrival of President Barack Obama on a high-profile Mideast mission, Israel’s new government on Monday sent mixed messages about pursuing peace with the Palestinians.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech to parliament that his hand is outstretched in peace and that he is ready for a “historic compromise,” but one of his closest allies called hopes for peace “delusional.”

The conflicting signals gave a glimpse of the infighting that is likely to hinder the government if Netanyahu, who has historically been reluctant to make serious concessions to the Palestinians, decides to launch any new diplomatic initiatives.

“The rhetoric about peace is one thing and doing peace is something else. Doing peace requires deeds,” Saeb Erekat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, said of the new Israeli government.

Well aware of the large gaps between the sides, Obama has been careful to lower expectations for the 48-hour visit, which begins Wednesday. The White House has already said he will not bring any bold new initiatives. He will leave the details of diplomacy to his secretary of state, John Kerry, who is

expected in the region in the coming weeks.

Instead, Obama plans to meet separately with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in hopes of finding some common ground. Toward that goal, the White House confirmed Monday that the president has added a third, previously unscheduled meeting with Netanyahu on Thursday, immediately after returning from talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank. There are no plans for the three to meet together.

Upon taking office in 2009, Obama vowed to make Mideast peace a top priority. But talks never got off the ground, and ultimately Obama turned his attention elsewhere.

The Palestinians have refused to negotiate while Israel continues to build in settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, territories where they hope to establish a state. Israel captured both areas in the 1967 Mideast war.

The Palestinians say construction in the areas, now inhabited by more than 500,000 Israelis, is a sign of bad faith. The Palestinians say the pre-1967 lines should be the basis for a future border.

Early in his term, Obama persuaded Israel to impose a partial freeze on settlement construction, allowing talks to resume briefly in late 2010, toward the end of the