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Lacombe surges into Top 10 RED DEER SLIPS TO 38TH IN ANNUAL RANKING OF THE 200 BEST COMMUNITIES TO LIVE IN

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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Move over Red Deer — Lacombe is now one of Canada’s top 10 best places to live.

At least according to MoneySense magazine, which publishes the annual ranking of 200 communities across the nation.

Lacombe ranks eighth on this year’s list, one better than Red Deer achieved in 2012. This year Red Deer slipped to 38th, while Lacombe jumped 18 spots.

“I’d be lying if I didn’t say we were really excited,” said Guy Lapointe, Lacombe’s community and economic development manager.

The recognition won’t hurt when trying to promote the community, he admits.

“We’ve already had a number of people commenting on social media, on Twitter, on Facebook,” he said.

“It certainly makes my job easier.”

Lapointe said MoneySense backs up its rankings

Bethany care centres cutting staff

with solid methodology.

“I think it’s a good representation of how a community functions.”

In its explanation of the ranking system, MoneySense says it puts significant weight on incomes and employment.

“After all, most people’s experience in a city is more positive when they have a high-paying job — and the ability to get a new one if they so choose,” says information posted on MoneySense’s website www.moneysense.ca

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THE ART OF SELF-DEFENCE

CHANGE MEANS LOSS OF ABOUT 53 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Resident care is expected to suffer when staffing cuts are made at Bethany Care Society centres in Red Deer and Sylvan Lake.

Bethany Care Society announced on Wednesday that its operations, including six care centres in Central and Southern Alberta, would had to align staffing with the new Alberta Health Services funding model for long-term care.

The change means the loss of about 53 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Since a high percentage of these positions are part-time, the actual number of employees affected will be greater. The number of reductions will vary from site to site.

Bethany Care Society officials were unavailable for comment late Wednesday afternoon.

Brenda Corney, who sits on the provincial board for Friends of Medicare and is the chair of the Red Deer chapter, questioned who will be responsible for a lack of care because there’s not enough staff.

“Why is it that the most vulnerable people are the ones affected by government cuts?” said Corney.

Nursing homes shouldn’t receive money so they can make a profit, but the government should be covering the cost of care, she added.

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Taking part in a self-defence class, Tayler Schaffner puts the boots to her physical education teacher Kathy Lalor on Wednesday. Former RCMP member Ralph Cervi lead the Grade 10 class teaching the basics of self-defence including how to hit, punch, kick, and how to do more damage with hits from the knees and elbows.

Telehealth bringing patients, doctors together

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Central Albertans are saving time, money and worry as more use Alberta Health Services videoconferencing for medical appointments.

Red Deer residents Kimberly Bigoraj and her son Brayden, 5, started using Telehealth last November when a severe snowstorm prevented them from going to Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

The secure system allows patients to hear, see and speak with their health-care providers without having to travel.

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to be able to make their appointment. I had concerns about that lack of follow-up. I was quite worried about how the incision was going to heal from Brayden’s surgery,” said Dr. Jeff Pugh, a Stollery neurosurgeon who was linked to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre through Telehealth on Wednesday.

Brayden had an arteriovenous malformation, a mass of abnormal blood vessels as large as a cellphone behind his ear. Non-surgical methods had proven ineffective in removing the mass so in October, Pugh performed surgery. Followup was possible by using one of 10 Telehealth sites equipped with high definition cameras at the Red Deer hospital.

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geons at Stollery to take a look at the wound via Telehealth. Together we came up with a treatment plan and we sent a prescription down to Red Deer hospital and Brayden went over to the outpatient clinic and was able to further his treatment locally in Red Deer,” Pugh said.

Since then most of Brayden’s follow-up appointments have been through Telehealth.

“It’s only a few minutes. Brayden is comfortable with it. We’re not travelling. And Dr. Pugh seems to be getting what he needs and we’ve been getting what we need,” Brayden’s mom said.

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RCMP warn resident to be wary of fraud

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF It should be no surprise that scam artists who try to sell things that don’t exist also use stolen credit card numbers to pay for their classified advertisements.

On Wednesday, Advocate classified staff caught and cancelled an order that arrived via the Internet to sell a 2010 Ford F-150 truck for $17,700. A stolen credit card number, the card owner’s name and address were used.

Red Deer City RCMP Cpl. Sarah Knelsen said that since Jan. 1, local police have received 16 reports of fraud over $5,000 and 104 reports of fraud under $5,000.

The number of fraud reports over $5,000 in the city increased to 86 in 2012 from 75 in 2011. Frauds under $5,000 jumped to 486 in 2012 from 430 in 2011.

The types of fraud weren’t identified, but there’s always something new, she said.

“There are constantly frauds going on. There are so many out there. They are constantly, constantly changing,” Knelsen said on Wednesday.

She said in this instance, the fraudster committed

fraud under $5,000 by using the credit card to buy the ad and would have gone on to commit fraud over $5,000 if they convinced someone to pay $17,700 to buy the non-existent truck.

March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada and Red Deer RCMP want to warn residents to beware email or letter requests to transfer large amounts of money overseas that will earn them money, Internet scams that infect personal computers, emergency scams from people posing as family members, and online romance scams.

“The Internet is used a lot of the time in some of these scams. Never send money, give credit card information or personal information online or over the phone. That’s No. 1. You don’t want to give out any information to anyone you don’t know or trust,” Knelsen said.

Unfortunately, it’s hard to know exactly how many people lose their money to these types of crime, she said.

“A lot of people get so embarrassed about getting scammed out of money that they don’t even report it to the police. We encourage everybody who believes they’re a victim of a fraudulent scam or fraudulent crime to contact the RCMP.” RCMP also recommend:

● Do not give out personal information, over the phone or otherwise, unless you are able to confirm who is on the other end. ● Do not send any money or pay a fee to claim a prize. ● Be suspicious if this is a “today only” offer. If it is truly a legitimate deal, it will be there tomorrow. ● Treat your personal information with care. Do not leave it lying around for others to take. ● Shred old bills, statements, credit cards, etc. ● Rely on established businesses or individuals, whose reliability and credibility can be established through a professional organization such as the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on frauds or scams, refer to the Canadian anti-fraud centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca or the competition bureau’s information centre at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca.

Fraud victims should report crimes to Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575 and to the Canadian antifraud centre at 1-888-495-8501. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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RANKING: Weather a factor Communities where housing prices are affordable compared with local salaries were also ranked highly.

Of course, weather was also factored in, with communities getting the most sunny days, days above 0C and days without rain picking up points. Crime rates and the availability of doctors and good access to hospitals were other considerations. Property taxes as a percentage of household income, income taxes, the percentage of people who bike to work, jobless rate and percentage of people employed in arts and recreation and who own a new car were also reviewed.

Alberta does itself proud in the overall rankings, with Calgary ranked number one, followed by St. Albert. Strathcona County is fourth and Lethbridge ninth. Edmonton comes in 11th.

Sylvan Lake ranked 93rd, up from 139th spot a year ago.

“When you think about how many municipalities there are in the country to be 93 out of 200 is good news,” said Mayor Susan Samson, who was pleased to see her town move up a few notches.

Being in the middle of the pack isn’t so bad, and it provides room for improvement, she reasoned.

Samson though finds some of the statistics a little suspect. The town’s population growth from 2011 to 2012 is pegged at 3.57 per cent, which falls short of actual growth, which is around four to five per cent.

By comparison, Lacombe’s population growth is listed at 7.2 per cent.

“I know for a fact we’re growing faster than Lacombe is. Something’s a little wonky there.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

BETHANY: Funding model redistributes dollars Corney wondered who was doing the evaluating of patients under this new model, and under what circumstances.

“If somebody comes to a home and evaluates (an individual) when they are good and maybe they are good one day out of 10,” said Corney.

Bethany Care Society reports the new funding model assesses each resident’s level of care and assigns a dollar value based on where the resident’s care needs rank against a provincial average. The funding values are weighted more heavily for residents with complex care needs and rehabilitation focused care, versus those with lighter care needs, including those with dementia care.

“The implementation of the new model has not increased overall funding for long-term care in Alberta, but rather is simply a method for redistributing the existing dollars,” said Greer Black, president and CEO of Bethany Care Society, in a news release.

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is demanding an end to Alberta Health Services’ funding cuts that have led to these cuts in Calgary, Cochrane,

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Donna Polutnik, a telehealth clinical facilitator in Red Deer, holds a high definition camera up to five-yearold Brayden Bigoraj’s head as he and his mother Kim interact with Brayden’s doctor in Edmonton during a teleconference session at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday.

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AUPE President Guy Smith praised Bethany for encouraging families to hold their local MLAs accountable for the funding cuts and encouraged AUPE members to do the same.

“Obviously our members who work the front lines are concerned, but also it’s a shock to the families who entrust their care of their loved ones,” said Smith. “I know that Bethany was anticipating this funding model coming in, but I don’t think they anticipated how much of a hit. Any long-term care centre across Alberta is already stretched to the limit.” ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

TELEHEALTH: 100 centres offer service “We don’t have to take him out of school. We also have a one-year old. We don’t have to travel in the cold. Dad works away so it’s helpful to be able to do it this way.”

Bigoraj also said it’s less intimidating for Brayden who has been nervous about going to the hospital.

About 650 patients videoconferenced with Stollery pediatric specialists in 2012, a 33-per-cent increase over the previous year.

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since about 2003 and now 100 health centres around Alberta have Telehealth, including community hospitals in Central Alberta.

Donna Polutnik, registered nurse and Telehealth clinical facilitator in Red Deer, said based on patients’ experiences, she’s sold on Telehealth.

“One woman I was working with was 85 and said she really didn’t know about all this stuff. We set up the room and she got into the conversation with her physician. She told me afterwards, ‘I forgot he wasn’t just across the table from me. It was just that comfortable,’” Polutnik said.

“We have (Telehealth) patients in the building every day, up to as many as eight. It really depends on the needs of the physicians.”

Interested patients need to confirm with their doctor that their appointment would be suited to Telehealth.

“The advantages initially were all from the patient’s side. But they really have moved to where physicians, specialists can see more folks in a shorter period of time and that’s great efficiencies for everyone,” Polutnik said.

Telehealth is also used for staff meetings and education.

“Alberta Health Services is a large organization and this is an excellent way for us to stay connected.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Teens sorry for killing child SENTENCING DELAYED UNTIL MAY 10

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

ETHAN YELLOWBIRD

WETASKIWIN — Lawyers for three teens who shot at a house on an Alberta reserve, killing a fiveyear-old boy sleeping in his bed, argue their clients’ tragic childhoods in a desolate community should be considered before punishment is handed out.

They told a sentencing hearing Wednesday that violence was a way of life on the Samson Cree First Nation, one of four reserves in the community Hobbema, about an hour’s drive south of Edmonton.

All three came from homes filled with fighting, drinking and drugs. They were neglected and spent time in and out of foster care. Then they joined gangs.

Crown prosecutor Trent Wilson acknowledged the oldest youth in the case has talked about how he felt compelled to join a gang because violence was everywhere. But he said their sad childhood stories are no excuse for killing little Ethan Yellowbird.

“Not everybody who has a troubled background becomes a thug,” he said. “These guys had choices.”

Court has heard the three teens — 13, 16 and 17 at the time — were hanging out with one another one night in July 2011. They came up with a plan to walk to a nearby house and shoot it up.

The oldest teen fired one shot above the home, then passed on the gun to the two other boys and walked away. They each fired two bullets at the house. One passed through the wall above Ethan’s mattress and struck him in the head.

Ethan’s father, his girlfriend and their one-yearold child had all been sleeping in a bed next to Ethan. They woke up to screams and blood.

The teens picked up the shell casings outside, dropped them into a hat and ran off. They broke the

rifle into two pieces and hid them outside near some tree stumps.

They were arrested six months later. In November, they pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

A motive for the shooting has not been revealed in court, but Ethan’s family said they’ve heard enough rumours to believe it was a retaliatory attack — for what, they don’t know.

On Wednesday, for the first time in court, the three teens stood up and spoke. They each repeated the same word: “Sorry.”

“I’d like to apologize to the family we’ve hurt,” said one of the boys, nodding towards Ethan’s relatives sitting in the court. “I’d like to say sorry to you guys. Truly, I’m sorry.”

The other two teens mumbled their words. Ethan’s mother, Ashley Yellowbird, said outside court she was disappointed those two turned their backs on everyone in the courtroom as they were speaking.

She said she was surprised by the apologies but doesn’t necessarily believe them. “They’re the only ones who know if they’re really sincere or not.”

Provincial court Judge Geoff Ho said he needs time to consider the difficult case and will be ready to sentence the teens May 10.

The Crown asked that all three serve the maximum youth sentence for manslaughter — two years in custody followed by one year of supervision.

Wilson said the shooting was planned and deliberate. It was carried out in the dark of night and the teens should have known they would kill someone, he said.

“Justice requires there be a real penalty imposed.”

The defence lawyers all asked for different sentences for their clients, ranging from six months in open custody to one year in a young offender’s centre.

Laura Stevens, who represents the oldest youth, said it’s tragic that violence, neglect and deprivation are so common for aboriginals growing up in Canada.

She told the judge her client’s troubled upbringing must be taken into account.

“How does a kid like that even have a chance?”

The boy — now 19 — fired a shot that didn’t hit the house but takes responsibility for his actions that night, she said. It was his idea to target that home.

“He acknowledges it might never have happened if he hadn’t gone.”

The teen has a young son of his own now and understands the pain Ethan’s family must be going through, Stevens said. She added he is done with the gang and wants a fresh start in Edmonton. He doesn’t plan to ever go back to the reserve.

Glen Allen said his client, the youngest teen, also doesn’t want to be in a gang anymore. But the judge noted bad behaviour by the teen while in custody.

And corrections staff found gang writings in his room.

Allen said his client was just 13 when the shooting took place. His age and poor upbringing made him an “ideal candidate” for gang recruitment.

He said the teen realizes he will never be able to live on the reserve again. It’s just not safe.

Ethan’s grandmother, Debbie Buffalo, said the defence lawyers painted an inaccurate picture of the community. She said there are recreation programs and loving families. If the teens feel it’s not safe, it’s because of what they’ve done.

“A lot of people in the community are angry because a little boy got killed.”

Bad weather, weed cause of Former premier Klein gravely ill fatal northern crash: board

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

EDMONTON — The investigation into a deadly northern plane crash has found it was caused by a combination of marginal weather and the pilot’s marijuana use.

The pilot and one passenger were killed when the Air Tindi plane went down near a community on the east arm of Great Slave Lake in October 2011.

A Transportation Safety Board investigation found the weather that day was rainy and overcast with poor visibility.

“The aircraft was flown at low altitude into an area of low forward visibility, which prevented the pilot from seeing and avoiding terrain,” the investigation concludes. “Weather during the accident flight was marginal for (visual flight rules) flight.”

The Cessna 208B Caravan did not have electronic aids such as a terrain awareness and warning system or terrain-warning GPS. But it was fully equipped for instrument flying and the pilot and the company were qualified in such navigation.

“Flying under (instrument flight rules) would have provided a margin of safety given the weather conditions,” the board wrote. “It could not be determined why the pilot chose to fly under (visual flight rules).”

The report also found the pilot was flying over Great Slave Lake beyond the gliding distance of his

airplane.

There was another issue as well.

“Toxicology testing revealed that concentrations of cannabinoids found in the pilot’s bloodstream were sufficient to have impaired pilot performance and decision-making during the flight.”

Those concentrations were “considerably greater” than levels that impaired pilot performance in flight simulator tests, the report says.

“The quantity of psychoactive components in the pilot’s system is considered to have been sufficient to have resulted in impairment of cognitive processes.”

The flight did not have a co-pilot.

The board says Air Tindi has since instituted random drug tests for employees in safety-sensitive jobs.

In a prepared statement, Air Tindi said: “The (board) report indicates that this accident was a function of various factors, including poor weather conditions and some of the decisions made by the pilot. The accident was a tragedy by any measure and we remain deeply saddened by the tragic consequences of that accident.”

The statement also says that Air Tindi has “always had ... stringent monitoring for all team members who work in safety-sensitive positions.”

“We would like to again express our condolences to the friends and family affected,” said Air Tindi president Sean Loutitt.

The college has also chosen a special designation, unique to the Centennial year, in announcing the provincial government as its 2013 Partner of the Century. The Partner of the Century award will be presented at Olds College’s Growing the Legacy Gala, along with the Partner of the Decade and Partner of the Year.

BRIEFS Olds College celebrates centennial gala on Friday A record number of people will attend Olds College’s gala on Friday.

The college will honour its centennial during its Growing the Legacy Gala being held in the Ralph Klein Centre. Premier Alison Redford will be the headline speaker.

This year’s gala features the theme of PastPort to the Future and where guests will be able to dine on gourmet food stations, a mix-and-mingle reception, live and silent auctions, and entertainment including singer Tom Jackson.

“We are proud to be hosting this significant evening with our many friends, partners, students, staff and alumni,” said Jordan Cleland, vice-president of advancement.

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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford says her thoughts are with Ralph Klein and his family amid reports the former premier’s battle with illness has taken a turn for the worse.

“He is a great man, and he redefined this province. And his legacy is important,” Redford said Wednesday. “This is the time to talk about that legacy, but right now not too much.

“Right now we have to respect the fact that the family is going through very difficult times.”

Klein, 70, is in a care home in Calgary battling a form of dementia and a lung disorder.

Klein was the Progressive Conservative premier from 1992 to 2006 and was the mayor of Calgary before that. On his watch, Alberta became debt free by paying off $23 billion. But Klein was criticized for focusing too much on the debt and not building enough roads, schools and hospitals for the hundreds of thousands of newcomers who arrived during the oil boom last decade.

Calgary’s current mayor, Naheed Nenshi, said Tuesday that Klein and his family are in his thoughts and prayers.

“To me he’ll always be the mayor who is best identified with this city,” Nenshi told Global Calgary.

NDP Leader Brian Mason, a longtime question period foe of Klein’s, also wished the former premier well.

Mason said the two didn’t agree on much, but Klein has such a disarming personality, you can’t help but like him.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Bank theft shakes euro Could a failed bank robbery in Cyprus cause the collapse of the euro?

It’s hard to imagine how anything that happens in Cyprus, with less than one million people, could bring down the common currency shared by three hundred million Europeans, but there are few human behaviours as infectious as a run on the banks.

S t r i c t l y speaking, the Greek-Cypriots are not having a bank run, because their banks have all been closed since last Saturday and the GWYNNE cash machines DYER will only give out 500 euros (about $650) per customer. But there would certainly be a nationwide bank run if they reopened the banks without strict limits on cash withdrawals and transfers overseas.

A financial disaster in remote Cyprus will not directly affect the fate of the rest of the European Union, but any suspicion that the bailout of a EU country might involve the actual confiscation of money in people’s bank accounts is financial and political dynamite. The terms of the Cyprus bailout have just confirmed that suspicion.

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The banks in Cyprus had certainly got too big for their boots. They had grown fat on the deposits of Russians, many of whom were using the island republic as “a gigantic washing machine” to launder illegal funds. And they had lent out far too much money, especially to Greek banks and companies: their loans amounted to eight times the entire country’s national income.

Everything seemed all right until Greece’s economy crashed and needed not one but two bailouts. During the second one, last year, foreign investors holding Greek bonds were forced to take a “haircut:” they had to agree to a 70 per cent cut in the value of their holdings. That gave Greece a little relief, but it plunged the Greek-Cypriot banks into a nearly terminal crisis.

So now it was Cyprus’s turn for a 17 billion euro bailout — but this time it was not the bond-holders who got a “haircut;” it was the depositors.

Cyprus was ordered to raise 5.8 billion euros of the bailout money itself. It was to do it by confiscating 6.75 per cent of the money in the savings accounts of everyone with less than 100,000 euros in their account, and 9.9 per cent of the money in all larger accounts. In most people’s eyes, that is just straight theft. Worse yet, people in other EU countries realized the awful truth: EU bailouts can cause bank runs.

If there’s going to be a run on the banks, you want to be first at the coun-

ter. If you think there might be an EU bailout for your country, you should get all your money out right away, just in case. And while Cyprus is too small to be significant, much bigger EU countries like Italy and Spain, with one-third of the eurozone’s population, are also potential candidates for a bailout. Bank runs in those countries could spell the end of the euro.

How did the geniuses who designed this bailout get it so wrong? They included the European Central Bank, the European Commission, and the International Monetary Fund, but the real culprit appears to be Germany.

Wolfgang Schaeuble, the German finance minister, insisted on targeting bank accounts in Cyprus (although they have never been directly raided in any other bail-out), and the rest of the geniuses went along with it.

Schaeuble’s problem was that there will be an election in Germany in a few months, and German voters are deeply reluctant to see their money bailing out (as they see it) feckless Southern Europeans. They are particularly unhappy to see it being spent to save Cypriot banks, where some 40 per cent of the money on deposit belongs to Russians and much of it is “dirty.”

So rather than make the Cypriot banks’ investors (mostly other banks) pay the price of their folly, Schaeuble made the depositors pay it instead.

Some of them were very rich Russians — although the really big deposits were probably moved to Singapore or

Dubai a year ago, at the first hint of trouble — but most of them were ordinary Greek-Cypriots who were seeing their savings taken to pay for rich people’s greed and stupidity.

So Greek-Cypriots took to the streets in protest, and they didn’t go home when the government promised to exempt accounts with less than 20,000 euros in them. Newly elected President Nicos Anastasiades urged parliament to back the bailout, but in the vote on Tuesday not a single MP supported it.

The whole deal is dead, and Schaeuble is now warning that the banks in Cyprus may never reopen if it is not resurrected in some form. Cyprus’s finance minister is off in Moscow to see if the Russians will bail the country out. But the real crisis may be happening in other EU countries that are vulnerable to a bail-out, including Italy and Spain.

The geniuses swore that the Cyprus bank heist was a one-off, and that no such measure would ever be imposed on another EU country. Nobody in Spain or Italy believes them, of course, and the wealthy and well-informed will already be moving their euros to accounts in other countries. The less rich and knowledgeable will just be taking their money out of the bank and hiding it in socks under the mattress.

Could all this end up with bank runs that bring down the euro itself? Unlikely, but certainly not impossible.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

How about a council wage freeze?

I’d like to congratulate our city councillors on their three per cent pay raise. Once again our city council needs to keep up with the Joneses (keeping their pay in line with other municipalities).

Why can they not set a precedent and take a wage freeze or roll back in such uncertain times? This council is always trying to look good instead of really dealing with the city’s needs.

Did we really need the bike lanes? Of course it works in Europe so it is needed here. Revamping the downtown historic Red Deer, what a joke. Take away the historic buildings and build new.

Am I the only citizen in Red Deer who feels the council is wasting my tax dollars?

Margaret LaPorte Red Deer

Potholes can seriously damage cars In a recent article, you talk about potholes. They can destroy the suspension and the alignment of any car or truck and can be disastrous for motorcycles and scooters.

What about bicyclists riding in city designated bike lanes? Those narrow rims on the front tires are no match for potholes. Loss of control is inevitable and the potential for tragedy is extremely high.

A bicyclist hits a pothole in a designated bike lane, front wheel crumples and the bicyclist is thrown into on coming traffic less than a metre away, injuring or killing the bicyclist, who is responsible?

The city has a moral and legal responsibility to ensure their safety, do they not? Ultimately, the taxpayer will be on the hook for maintenance of the bike lanes, the repairs for the bike and ultimately the health of the bicyclists.

Garfield Marks Red Deer

Satisfaction: the real pay benchmark?

There is no easy way for elected officials to set their own pay scale. One probably needs a full term in office to really know if the benefits of trying to do what’s best for the city is compensated by a $55,000 city council salary, considering the hours worked, the responsibility and the public grief that comes with the office.

We know that in the business world, CEOs and board members of corporations similar in size and scope to that of a Red Deer-sized city generally earn a whole lot more than elected councillor.

But they are tasked with making a profit for shareholders, not spending money appropriated from people by force of law. But even when GREG corporate leaders create NEIMAN losses, we’ve seen plenty of news stories of outrageous bonus plans that enrich the makers of decisions that don’t pan out.

How are their salaries calculated? For many corporations, it’s done using a system similar to the one our city council adopted this week. There are committees, and even other corporations, that are given the task of answering the question of “what’s fair?”

The pressure on these committees or hired consultants, is to reply with ever-increasing salary results. If your own living depends on giving favourable replies, and if you’d like to be called back and increase your clientele, you’d say to top business administrators something like: “Well, yes indeed, your

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contribution is as valuable as the above-average group to which your company is benchmarked.”

And thus the top-average benchmark becomes the new average, which must be topped by others in the same group of companies who obviously consider themselves above average in worthiness. You can see where this is headed, and that’s precisely what often happens in corporate boardrooms.

That’s the danger of third-party assessments of salaries. But absent a market-force supply/demand equation for pay, or a negotiated contract with a union, it’s probably the best method we can hope for.

When the next mayor and council are elected this fall, their pay package will be set by a third party, who will compare our mayor’s total package to that of other Western Canadian cities our size. They will attempt to factor in that Red Deer is growing more rapidly than most other cities our size (and it is), and their relative expected workloads.

Councillors will get 55 per cent of the dollar result of that. And two years hence (mid-term for the next council) and every four years after that, the third-party process of asking “what’s fair?” will be renewed.

Does anyone want to bet that Red Deer will not be placed just a little bit above the average benchmark? And that other committees in other cities will not look at Red Deer and readjust their average just a little bit?

For myself, I believe the current mayor and council do indeed earn their pay. And the vast majority of Red Deerians agree.

The city engages regular satisfaction surveys, and although the questions mostly relate to satisfaction with services versus tax load, if there were widespread unhappiness with council pay, that sentiment would show up on the survey.

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It never does. It bears repeating that almost all Red Deerians who are asked by a survey (which is scientifically balanced to reflect the entire community) are happy with what we get for our taxes. That holds true, survey after survey.

That’s the best reflection on council pay that I can think of.

I will tell you here not to disregard the whining of editorial columnists or the letters to the editor you see roaring on these pages, but to put it all in context.

What are we complaining most about (me included)? Bike lanes?

Even our snow removal problems are being tackled well. Ask anyone who’s driven through pot-holed and snow-drifted Edmonton in the last few days.

That, you must agree, is the sound of a relatively happy city. That is the measure of whether our city council is worth its pay.

Red Deer has indeed taken on a significant infrastructure debt. That’s part of the burden of a city that is growing quickly.

Self-appointed watchdogs (newspaper columnists included) engage the public discussion over how much debt we should reasonably be able to handle.

But we do not engage a whole lot of discussion of what a councillor or mayor ought to be paid. Why not?

I say it’s because, when we look at the whole picture of Red Deer and look into the future a little, the overwhelming majority of us are happy with what we get for our taxes.

That should be the benchmarked average, for all cities.

Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate.blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@gmail.com.

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Banning assisted suicide akin to ‘torture’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Forcing sick patients to suffer through painful, agonizing deaths without the ability to ask a doctor to help them end their lives is akin to “torture,” a lawyer told the British Columbia Court of Appeal on Wednesday as he argued for the legalization of physician-assisted suicide.

Joseph Arvay, who represents several plaintiffs in a case that saw the law struck down last year, said the ban on assisted suicide leads some patients with terminal illnesses to end their lives early, because they know they won’t be able to seek a doctor’s help if they become debilitated later.

He said the federal government is forcing those patients to make a cruel choice between suicide and suffering.

“The choice for those people is, if they comply with the law, they will suffer, and for some of the people the suffering could be tantamount to torture,” Arvay told a three-judge appeal panel.

“So they’re given the choice: torture or early death. And some people will take the early death, because they were driven to that choice by the law.”

The appeal stems from a landmark decision out of the B.C. Supreme Court, which ruled last year that

the federal law banning doctor-assisted suicide is unconstitutional.

The federal Conservative government appealed, arguing allowing doctor-assisted suicide would undermine the sanctity of life and put vulnerable and disabled patients at risk of being coerced to kill themselves.

The plaintiffs have argued the ban on doctor-assisted suicide violates the charter and discriminates against people with disabilities, because suicide is legal for people who are physically able to end their lives but assisted suicide for debilitated patients is not.

The B.C. Supreme Court case heard from witnesses who said their ill family members ended their lives but would waited if assisted suicide was an option.

Arvay rejected the federal government’s argument that legalized assisted suicide, even with strict regulations in place, would put vulnerable people at risk of being coerced to kill themselves or doing so in moments of weakness or depression.

He said there was no evidence to support that claim, and instead he said other jurisdictions where assisted suicide is legal have provided models of effective safeguards.

Arvay said the federal government is essentially

arguing life must be preserved at all costs, regardless of the quality of that life or whether the person living it actually wants it to continue.

“Canada effectively faults people for choosing not to stick it out, but in doing so, it is making a judgment about what kind of life someone wants to have,” said Arvay. “Canada says so long as you are breathing, so long as your heart is beating, so long as your brain is emitting the necessary signals, that’s life and you have to just accept it.”

The case was launched by several people, including Gloria Taylor of Kelowna, B.C. Taylor suffered from Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS, and the B.C. Supreme Court granted her an immediate exemption to seek assisted suicide. Taylor, 64, died last fall of an infection that was unrelated to her ALS. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled the law must allow physician-assisted suicide in cases involving patients who are diagnosed with a serious illness or disability and who are experiencing “intolerable” physical or psychological suffering with no chance of improvement.

That decision has been suspended at least until the Appeal Court renders its decision.

The case is widely expected to end up at the Supreme Court of Canada, which last examined this country’s assisted-suicide ban two decades ago.

Five men charged after bank heist

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BURLINGTON, Ont. — Police say it appears five robbers lived for days in an abandoned secondstorey office, using heavy tools to break through the floor into a bank in southern Ontario, in a heist investigators call “unrivalled” in its sophistication.

Five men face charges in connection with a Hollywood-style robbery that involved breaking through thick concrete walls and using high-tech equipment to bypass intricate security systems at a bank in Burlington, Ont. While police are still calculating how much was seized, they allege the men were trying to make off with at least $300,000 in cash and several thousand more in jewelry.

“Based on the level of sophistication and planning involved, the individuals involved are clearly not amateurs,” said Deputy Chief Andrew Fletcher of Halton regional police.

Officers were dispatched to a Toronto Dominion/ Canada Trust financial institution around 1 a.m.

Monday after an alarm went off.

They arrived to find the bank’s exterior doors secure but after searching the area with the help of a canine team, five men were found hiding in a nearby field.

“The suspects were found to be in possession of walkie-talkie radios and two large hockey-style duffel bags containing a large amount of money, jewelry that was later determined to have been stolen from the bank vault and from within the bank’s security deposit boxes,” Fletcher said.

But what police find most remarkable is just how the alleged robbers got their hands on the loot.

They say it appears the suspects broke into an abandoned second-storey office space above the bank, where they stayed for several days.

During that time, police say heavy-duty tools were used to break through the concrete floor of the office into the ceiling of the bank.

When it came to getting into the bank’s vault, more stealth tactics were used, police said.

“The suspects used sophisticated electrical equipment to bypass the bank’s alarm system and then forced entry through a two-foot thick reinforced concrete ceiling into the vault of the bank, where they began removing money and valuables that were found therein,” Fletcher said.

After finding the five men, police say they also found three vehicles which were carrying equipment believed to have been used in the break-in.

Those tools included an acetylene oxygen tank, concrete cutting saws, rappelling equipment, ladders and lighting equipment.

Government launches campaign to combat marriage fraud

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The government is warning prospective lovebirds to protect themselves against marriage fraud before tying the knot.

The Department of Citizenship and Immigration has launched an ad campaign aimed at informing Canadians and newcomers on how to avoid becoming victims of immigration fraud involving so-called “marriages of convenience.”

The campaign launched on Wednesday — which includes a video featuring real victims of marriage fraud — is part of Fraud Prevention Month, which focuses on a particular immigration issue each year.

Last year’s campaign focused on informing Canadians about unauthorized immigration consultants.

The Conservative government moved last October requiring some immigrant spouses to live with their sponsor for two years or risk losing their permanent resident status.

The rule only applies to those who have been married less than two years and have no children together at the time of their immigration application.

Four short videos were posted on the Citizenship and Immigration website and YouTube channel on Wednesday.

“Many Canadians marry people from other countries, but sometimes marriage is a scam to jump the immigration line,” one of the videos intoned.

“Marriage fraud, it could cost you more than a broken heart. Don’t be a victim,” said another.

In the longest video, which runs for just over five minutes, victims of marriage fraud share accounts of their spouses using them as tickets into the country.

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The Kingston Penitentiary is shown in an April 19, 2012 photo. A new report says per capita spending on criminal justice — including federal and provincial jails, court costs and policing — has climbed 23 per cent over the past decade even as Canada’s crime rate fell 23 per cent.

Justice price tag up as crime rate fell: PBO report

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Per capita spending on criminal justice — including federal and provincial jails, court costs and policing — has climbed 23 per cent over the last decade even as the crime rate fell 23 per cent, says a new study by the Parliamentary budget office.

The report, a first-of-its kind, comprehensive look at criminal justice costs over time, put the price tag at $20.3 billion in 2011-12.

The authors looked at direct public spending on policing, courts and corrections, including parole.

They excluded costs such as victims compensation, private security and non-criminal matters such as family, environmental and competition law.

Almost $15 billion of the total last year, or 73 per cent, was carried by the provinces and municipalities.

“It is important to note that in Canada, the federal government has exclusive jurisdiction to make criminal law, unlike the United Sates where each state has this power,” the study states. “With regards to the enforcement of criminal law, it is the responsibility of the provinces and territories.”

The Conservative government has been on a seven-year push to increase sentences and introduce new laws, citing its own internal study that claims crime costs victims $100 billion a year in Canada.

In January, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews warned a policing conference in Ottawa that rising police costs cannot be maintained.

Our government is falling out of step on education.

The government’s STEP program for student summer employment is about to be cancelled. It’s a quick way to save $7 million a year on the budget.

It’s just one more thing for students and families to suck up. Alberta’s educational system was once the finest in the world. Today, our dropout rates are among the highest of any province. Our families pay hundreds of dollars a year in extra school fees—and thousands more on post-secondary tuition.

Short term cost cuts are no way to maintain high quality education over the long term. Instead of relying on oil royalties to fund schools—and cutting back when the price of oil drops, we need better ways to fund education.

That may include raising taxes on the wealthiest top 3 percent of Albertans.

The Alberta Liberal Opposition is working to break this resource cycle with a new 30-year “Greenprint for the Future”. But first we want to hear from you.

Send us your ideas. Contact Raj Sherman, Laurie Blakeman, David Swann, Darshan Kang and Kent Hehr at: liberal.correspondence@assembly.ab.ca

We can do better. We deserve better.

ALBERTA LIBERAL OPPOSITION

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Budget unlikely to contain new spending as Tories focus on slaying deficit

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Having all but ruled out new spending, the trick for Jim Flaherty in Thursday’s budget is to maintain the impression of “action” in his fifth instalment of the Economic Action Plan series that was created as a response to a global economic meltdown.

The finance minister has made returning the country’s financial books to the black by the next election in 2015 a compulsory goal. That would mean eliminating the current $26-billion deficit in less than three years.

To accomplish the feat sources say Flaherty will unveil almost no new spending in Thursday’s document and no major tax measures, but there will be plenty of new and renewed programs and promises of problem fixes designed to make Canada’s economy more efficient and competitive.

Flaherty outlined his priorities this week in a letter to caucus, listing three general areas for action — skills training, fixing the country’s crumbling infrastructure and beefing up the manufacturing and processing industries that generate about 1.8 million of the country’s best-paying jobs.

“We’re going to talk about manufacturing in the budget tomorrow and some specific measures that we are going to take particularly to help manufacturing enterprises in Canada, including Ontario’s,” he said Wednesday while engaging in the traditional prebudget photo-op of trying on a new pair of shoes at a Roots outlet in Toronto.

“Another important part of things is innovation... and to survive you need to be innovative.”

Flaherty has given a broad outline of what he intends to do on the skills training front, saying he wants Ottawa to have a greater say in how about $2.5 billion a year is spent to achieve a better match between the jobs that Canadians are being trained for and those that actually are available.

In a new report Wednesday, Statistics Canada calculated there were 221,000 job vacancies in December, while about 1.3 million Canadians remained unemployed. At the same time, there were about 338,000 temporary workers in the country.

With federal-provincial labour market agreements coming up for renewal this year, industry insiders say Flaherty is looking to use some of the money in the skills fund to directly pay firms on a matching basis to train workers or to have firms direct funds to specific skills training institutions.

Funds will go into luring more aboriginal Canadians, the disabled, youth and seniors into the labour force.

Flaherty is said to also be looking at creating an innovation investment fund, reshuffling about $400 million Ottawa is saving from remodelling the Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit program into encouraging product development.

Manufacturers will almost certainly have their expiring tax credit for purchases of machinery and equipment renewed at more than $1 billion a year and Ottawa may seek to leverage its procurement muscle, particularly in the defence sector, to encourage the development of new technology in Canada.

Flaherty said he intends “do more” on infrastructure. With stimulus construction projects now complete and the $8.8-billion Building Canada Fund about to expire, the minister is expected to announce an extension of the program in the budget.

Lastly, the budget is likely to devote some resources to help exporters make inroads into fast-growing emerging markets like China and Brazil.

The flurry of initiatives is the product of years of thinking about how to get the most out of what is a shrinking government pot for spending from inside the government through commissioned reports on R&D, aerospace and defence procurement.

Sea monster research delivers more questions than answers

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — They’re the stuff of myth and B-grade horror movies, giant tentacled sea monsters roaming the deep in search of prey.

Giant squid have tuned up on East Coast shores for hundreds of years, and now new research is shining some light on the B.C. sea monsters.

An international team headed by Danish researchers tested DNA samples from 43 giant squid from around the world — including a specimen from Newfoundland — and were stunned to find that there is likely just a single species of the massive cephalopod.

The genetic diversity among the samples was lower than almost any species ever reported, said Tom Gilbert, a researcher from the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen.

“That lack of diversity and no population structure is just crazy. We just cannot explain it easily once you start thinking that this is an animal that lives everywhere,” Gilbert said in an email interview.

“We wanted to find answers. We ended up making more questions.”

The study, published Wednesday in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, left researchers with several theories, including that the creatures may have come close to extinction and then rebounded.

Giant squid, or Architeuthis, are one of the largest invertebrates on Earth. They are found in oceans from New Zealand to Ireland, and can reach a maximum of 18 metres in length, according to the article.

Until recently, the creatures were so rare that they remained largely lore, including the sea monster hungry for human flesh in Jules Verne’s 1870 novel “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” “Because of their huge size and elusive nature, many myths and legend-

ary sea monsters have been based on them, including the fabled sinker of ships, the Kraken,” says the article.

One of the earliest recorded sightings was in 1785 off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland — the first of many off the Atlantic coast of Canada. There were unconfirmed reports of giant squid off the B.C. coast four years ago, but repeated requests for information and interviews with Fisheries and Oceans Canada researchers were not successful.

Until 2006, when researchers managed to hook a live giant squid using bait near the Ogasawara Islands, south of Japan, the only known specimens had washed up dead on beaches.

In January, Japanese scientists made headlines around the world when they captured video images of a giant squid in its natural habitat for the first time. The video, filmed from a manned submersible in the Pacific Ocean last summer and aired on the Discovery Channel this year, showed the three-metre cephalopod about 900 metres below the surface.

The researchers have several theories, including that the population may have shrunk to near-extinction and then expanded. Why? They suspect that a decline in predator populations, such as the near-extinction of whales in the 19th century, may explain it but could be too recent.

Cephalopods in general are very sensitive to climatic effects, said the article, and they have shown to increase dramatically when food competitors have been depleted by heavy overfishing.

But it’s all a guess at this point, Gilbert suggested, as research has yet to reveal key aspects of the giant squid’s life cycle.

“Our estimates are rubbish, to be honest. We really have no idea how accurate our mutation rate is ... , as we can’t measure key things like giant squid generation time,” he said.

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OTTAWA — A bill that would make it illegal to discriminate against transgender Canadians was approved by the House of Commons on Wednesday.

The Opposition private member’s legislation passed by 149-137, with the crucial support of 16 Conservatives, including four cabinet ministers.

It was one of the first tests of the Conservative caucus’ resolve on lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) rights in Canada at a time when Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has been mounting a strong defence of such rights abroad.

Baird, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Labour Minister Lisa Raitt and Heritage Minister James Moore were among the Conservatives who supported the bill. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, most of his front bench and the vast majority of his backbenchers opposed it.

Opposition parties were united in

their support for the bill, sponsored by New Democrat Randall Garrison.

MPs are generally free to vote as they see fit on private members’ bills.

“Today, New Democrats are proud to have contributed to ensuring equal protection under the law from discrimination and hatred based on gender identity,” Garrison said in a statement after the vote.

“Transgender and transsexual citizens are among the most marginalized and are too often victims of harassment and acts of violence.”

The bill had triggered vigorous, sometimes emotional debate.

After passing at second reading — with the support of 15 Tories and another nine abstaining — the bill’s momentum seemed to falter as some Conservatives began to express reservations about its impact and effectiveness.

There were complaints that the language in the bill was confusing and vague, including the term “gender expression” and “gender identity.”

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These regal “great gray ghosts of the forest” are sometimes seen near Red Deer, but are more commonly encountered farther north and west in the boreal and mixed wood forests. Fence posts are often MYRNA their favourite perching sites.

PEARMAN Although great grays are the largest owls in North America — their wingspan can exceed 152 cm (60 inches)

reat gray owls are one of Alberta’s most magnificent birds.

Photos by MYRNA PEARMAN/Freelance

Like all owls, great grays have amazing adaptations which enable them to fly silently, hear and see with incredible acuity, and hunt with remarkable skill. All nocturnal owls sport facial disks, which are concave facial feathers that act as sound parabolas. These “radar dishes” direct the sound into their ears so even the faintest of sounds can be detected. As they slow down to come in for a kill, great grays lift their alula (thumb) upwards. This feather positioning—like slats on an aircraft wing — enables them to achieve a high angle of attack without stalling.

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— they are actually quite scrawny; it’s their mass of fluffy feathers that gives them such hefty bulk.

These owls are not easily spooked, so a quiet human observer can often approach close enough to appreciate their impressive size, beautiful dusky plumage and piercing yellow eyes.

We were fortunate to see and photograph great grays a few weeks ago near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, when we joined Harold and Shelley Fisher, a father-daughter team of owl researchers/ banders, for a weekend of superb great gray owl watching. The owls, facing food shortages on their far northern wintering grounds, moved south this winter in numbers not seen since the last big irruption in 2003-04.

Myrna Pearman is the biologist and site services manager at Ellis Bird Farm. She can be reached at mpearman@ellisbirdfarm.ca.

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Gardening Bad government can be done means bad decisions

(To be concluded next week)

Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@ telusplanet.net.

Tough winter in U.S. forces starving owls to head south THE ASSOCIATED PRESS It’s been a tough winter for owls in parts of North America, and the evidence is turning up on roadsides, at bird feeders and at a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Minnesota.

The dead, injured and sick owls are symptoms of what ornithologists call an “irruption,” a natural, cyclical phenomenon that happens when hungry owls that normally winter in northern Canada head south in search of food — either because their normal food of mice, voles and lemmings are in short supply or heavy snow cover makes it difficult to hunt for small rodents.

Other irruptions have been reported recently in New England, as well as southern Ontario and Quebec, and parts of British Columbia.

This year it happens to be northern Minnesota that’s seeing much of the action and it’s mostly tiny boreal owls.

“They’re excruciatingly cute,” said Geoff LeBaron, director of the Christmas Bird Count program at the National Audubon Society.

Frank Nicoletti, director of banding at the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth, said he’s been guiding owl watchers nonstop for the last couple of months.

They’ve been travelling to northern Minnesota from all over for the chance to spot visiting boreal owls, which are normally tough to see because of their size, and because they don’t usually come out during daylight.

They also sit very still.

Irruptions tend to involve young owls because older owls are more experienced hunters and know their territories better and so are better at finding food.

The young are often

weak by the time they make it south, and some species might not recognize the local small mammals as food.

Nicoletti picked up three dead boreal owls recently, and evidence is also turning up at the Raptor Center on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.

It was treating about 30 owls out of about 58 avian patients.

With the help of volunteers to hold the birds still, veterinary technicians on Wednesday checked the wings, ears, eyes and weights of sick and injured owls as they tried to nurse them back to health. “They definitely are not having a, quote, normal year,” said the Raptor Center’s executive director, Dr. Julia Ponder.

As thrilling as it

might be to spot an owl in the wild, and as disappointing as it might be to find a dead one, experts stress that what’s happening now happens regularly across the northern latitudes, and to a varying mix of owl species.

“It’s definitely a natural cycle,” LeBaron said.

“The food sources for owls and other raptors are highly cyclical. It’s a boom and bust thing for predators.”

LeBaron said northern owls also started turning up last fall in New England, while central and southern British Columbia east of the mountains are seeing higher-than-usual numbers of snowy owls.

Barred owls have been seen widely in New England along with a lot of northern saw-whet

owls, said Marshall Iliff, a leader of the eBird tracking program at Cornell University.

He added that lots of great grey owls and a few northern hawk owls reached southern Ontario and southern Quebec this winter.

Experts say the weather may be one reason why people in Minnesota are seeing more dead or starving birds in recent weeks.

The winter started out relatively mild but turned snowy in February and the snow has turned crusty, making it harder for owls to catch the mice underneath.

Starving owls are drawn to homes, where they try to prey on mice that gather spilled seed from bird feeders or that hole up in garages and woodpiles.

in small areas Gardening is not just for those with a house, backyard , acreage or farm.

It is possible grow many things on a balcony patio or deck.

Even the smallest area can be home to a productive garden. Start by planning, it is the key to any garden.

Know the areas climate.

What direction does the balcony or deck face?

How much sun does the area receive in the growing season?

Is the area cool, hot or in between?

How much area will be dedicated to the garden? Are there rules against hang baskets and plants on the railing LINDA or on the walls?

TOMLINSON How much weight will the balcony hold?

Once this is determined it is time to decide what to plant: flowers, vegetables or both.

The amount of sunlight the garden receives dictates what can be grown successfully.

Plants that enjoy the full sun and heat that goes with it will not thrive on a north facing balcony. Instead the plant will be thin and straggly.

Likewise a shade loving plant will wither and burn in the full sun regardless of the amount of water they receive.

Soil and water, other cultural consideration can be easily amended to suit various plants.

The amount of sunlight can only be amended with the use of artificial lights or shade cloth both of which are time consuming and expensive.

Containers need to be large enough to hold the roots but small enough that they do not take up too much room.

The depth of the container needed depends on the shape of the roots.

Carrots will thrive in 10 inches (25 cm) or soil while a tomato needs more.

Taller plants such as sunflowers do better in a deeper wider pot.

The roots will venture deeper in the soil but will also put out sideways anchor roots to keep to plant upright.

If in doubt, choose the larger container as an increased amount of soil increases the water holding capacity.

Be sure that all containers have holes in the bottom to allow for drainage. Without drainage, the soil can become too wet and the plant roots will rot.

Shallow pans to contain excess moisture might be a necessity.

Water dripping from the balcony above is unpleasant.

Containers come in all sizes, shapes and materials imaginable. Glazed clay or plastic pots are the most common.

Specially designed cloth planters are becoming more popular for those that want to plant vegetables.

Choose ones that are pleasing to the eye and work for your budget.

When using recycled or used planters, wash then thoroughly and rinse with a light bleach solution. Do not use containers that once held toxic or poisonous substances.

Use a soil with some water retention properties but also has good drainage.

Many planting mediums consist of peatmoss and vermiculite or perlite all of which provide plants with little if any nutrients.

Adding up to a third compost or composted manure to the mix should prove beneficial.

Regular applications of fertilizer is essential in container gardening.

Planter soil even when amended with compost does not hold enough nutrients to grow plants in containers for any length of time.

Fertilizer can be slow release or applied regularly, it is the gardener’s choice. Always follow the directions on the container.

The amount of water the plants require depends on the temperature and the type of plant.

Pots that receive more sunlight at noon or in the afternoon will need more water than ones that have a morning sun.

When mixing types of plants within a container, choose ones with similar moisture requirements Those who are considering starting a garden on their deck or balcony this year need to start planning.

Spring for them will come quicker than for those that plant in the ground.

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Forestry?

For low stumpage we encourage clear-cutting of important watersheds, allegedly to save the trees from the pine beetle, but really destroying water producing capacity and the fish and wildlife that live in and on the waters.

Water?

Just fill your tanker for peanuts from any Alberta river and stream and inject it underground … if it’s for oilpatch purposes.

Serious and costly as these renewable resource giveaways are, their red ink fades to pink alongside the big non-renewable resource sellouts.

In terms of non-renewable oil and gas resources, Jeffrey Simpson cites the consulting firm, Wood Mackenzie as reporting Alberta “gave the oil and gas sector the lowest royalty rates around.”

Worse, the Parkland Institute reports that the Alberta government has only twice in the past decade managed to collect a minimum target of 50 per cent of the royalties: had it done so, it could have collected $35 billion more in that decade. Imagine collecting 75 or even 100 per cent of the royalties.

We are too quickly and too cheaply liquidating our non renewable natural resources and handing huge windfall profits to the ones really running this province — the oil and gas companies.

Better Way Alberta asks “how can we allow our government to fail us so badly?

Low royalty rates, and the government’s dismal record of actually collecting those royalties means our share of the province’s energy wealth has plummeted.”

An excellent question and comment, that inspire further questions about the future of this province and those who try to survive in it after the wreck.

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about being a maverick, but reports of the institutes and thinktanks are now giving me a sense of vindication with findings similar to what I have been writing about for years: that we do have a bad government problem, particularly in the areas of taxation and the management, stewardship, and conservation of all our natural resources, both renewable and nonrenewable.

There’s much soul-searching Jeffrey Simpson, in a recent going on by learned, institution- Globe and Mail column, laments al think-tanks, about the cause that, despite all our advantages, of Alberta’s near state of bank- Alberta “just can’t govern itself ruptcy, focused mostly properly.” on whether we have an The Alberta governincome, or a spending, ment has driven down problem. corporate tax and inOld folks, looking stituted a flat personal back to where we came tax, costing us billions from to where we are, and stupidly renewing would be inclined to debate about institutsay we have both probing a sales tax, hated lems, plus several othby Albertans, but alers. so the most reliable I was born into a source of government hard-working agrarian revenue.

Alberta. People were The Better Way Alshrewd about the husberta website uses figbanding, saving, and ures from the Parkland BOB stewardship of their Institute to assert that SCAMMELL own and our resources. the flat tax (the fat cat All that started to tax cop-out) cost us $1.5 change ten years later, billion in its first year, on Feb. 3, 1947, when and that returning corLeduc No. 1 blew in, starting more porate tax rates to pre-2001 levels than 65 years of carefree resource would generate $2 billion in adcarelessness. ditional Even before that, my mother Not only do we have a governcontended that Alberta suffered ment problem in Alberta, we have from chronic bad government. a runaway government giveaway Only once in her lifetime was problem of revenues and resourcshe able to celebrate the election es, to the fat cats that lurk among to the legislature of a candidate us, primarily big business, parshe worked, and voted for, Inde- ticularly oil and gas, and to other pendent Bryce Stringam in 1955. perceived supporters and friends I have never voted for a win- of our conservative governments. ner in Alberta, because I remain My legal and journalistic hobby convinced they were all losers, for many years has been trying far right Conservatives who never to find out how much money Alconserve anything, particularly berta’s public land grazing lease if they can flog it quick for a fast farce has cost Albertans. buck, living off and burning up the To summarize this boondoggle: fat of the land, a never-fail recipe the grazing fees are rock bottom, for bankruptcy. the leaseholders are permitted to The administrations of the late sell the leases and receive the oil Peter Lougheed were sometimes and gas surface disturbance payan exception that, in retrospect, I ments on land we, not they, own. could have voted for, and I’ll deal Even our government, trustee with the ruination of at least one for us all of all our public land, of Lougheed’s best resource ini- has no idea what this blatant patiatives next week. tronage, this cowboy welfare costs Occasionally I’ve felt badly us, but my estimate is $130 million

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Gluten free Pumping up your potassium — go or no?

There’s a lot of chatter on this whole gluten free topic lately.

Celebrities losing weight after “going gluten free,” claims that digestive distress, depression, irritability are gone after kicking gluten to the curb.

Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

First let’s get to the goods.

What is gluten?

Everyone thinks of bread when they think gluten. Getting warmer!

It’s actually the protein found in wheat.

Many vegetarians actually eat it straight up in a form called seitan — a vegetarian protein — yes, separated out of wheat. I’ve made it myself — an interesting process.

Pronounced “saytan,” some KRISTIN with gluten intolerance will FRASER refer to it as “satan.”

Maybe for obvious reasons, but let’s not go there.

The Mayo Clinic researchers are saying that now up to one in 100 people may actually have celiac disease — a digestive disease that interferes with the absorption of nutrients from our food due to damages to the villi (small fingerlike projections) in the small intestine. Those with celiac cannot even handle the most minute amount of gluten.

Where does celiac come from?

Dr. Stefano Guandalini, founder and medical director of the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, discusses some of the contributing factors from genetics to not being breast fed, introducing gluten too early in the diet (first four months) and stress, are all known to be contributing factors.

And although he agrees that many find benefit from implementing a gluten free diet, he still believes that it is not necessarily healthier for those who don’t need it.

Fair enough.

Some are skeptical that it’s not so much the gluten as it is that our strains of wheat have become so hybridized over the years that it’s becoming foreign to our bodies, hence the almost allergic, inflammatory impact it seems to have.

Since inflammation has been known to be a serious contender when it comes to illness and disease, I personally don’t see a problem in gravitating away from many of the gluten-containing grains.

But be careful with gluten-free products.

Many of the commercial forms are high in sugar and fillers. Gluten free doesn’t necessarily mean healthy.

And many of the alternatives grains aren’t either.

My personal thoughts are that there is just an overconsumption in our society of grain and bread products.

So whether our strains of wheat have changed so much that they are foreign to the body or we are just simply over-consuming grains, it’s nice to have some alternatives to wheat products and enjoy in moderation if you don’t have a sensitivity to them.

If trying gluten free, go for coconut flour for baked goods like cupcakes or rice flour for other baked good alternatives.

Almond flour can be quite expensive and quinoa flour has a pretty nutty taste.

A great cookbook to try if leaning towards a more grain free/gluten free lifestyle is Kris Carr and Chad Sarno’s book Crazy Sexy Kitchen. Also try Margaret Floyd and James Barry’s book Naked Foods Cookbook.

And if in dire need of some delicious treats, BabyCakes Covers the Classics: Gluten Free Vegan Recipes from Donuts to Snickerdoodles by Erin McKenna has a pretty amazing gluten-free vegan chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich recipe that you might need to check out.

SOMETHING TO CHEW ON

There’s a quiet revolution unfolding inside the boxes, bags, cans and bottles on supermarket shelves.

Food makers are trimming the blood-pressureboosting sodium in some of their saltiest and most popular processed foods by as much as 33 per cent.

That’s great news, but don’t let headlines about this sodium-slashing success story stop you from taking another important step toward better blood pressure: Upping your potassium intake.

Potassium may be the missing mystery mineral in your own better-blood-pressure equation. Just one in 50 people gets enough of this good stuff, found in abundance in almost all produce, dairy products and beans.

Potassium actively lowers blood pressure, in large part by buffering salt’s efforts to jack it up. Every 600-milligram increase in the amount of potassium you eat every day (that’s less than a cup of cooked spinach) lowers your BP by one point.

Wow! And that’s not all it does: It also helps with nerve functioning and muscle control (athletes may need extra — say, from a glass of fresh orange juice or a banana — after workouts).

But the scary news for the 30 per cent of people with high blood pressure (and the additional 30 per cent with prehypertension) is that most of us get twice as much sodium as potassium.

A healthy balance between these two minerals should go the other way, with two to five times more potassium than sodium!

Righting the balance is not so hard to do, and it could help you live longer. No wonder the World Health Organization recently called for a global increase in potassium intake. Here are strategies to help you do that naturally: Feast on leafy greens more often. Why not every day? Swiss chard and spinach are potassium allstars, with one cup of cooked greens delivering more than 800 milligrams — one-sixth of the 4,700 milligrams you need daily.

Cooked kale, cabbage, beet, mustard and turnip greens are also terrific sources, with about 300 milligrams per cup.

Keep potassium-boosters in the freezer. Stock

up on bags of convenient, no-waste, frozen chopped kale, collards, mustard greens and spinach (plain, without added sauces or sodium). We love them.

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And in your cupboard. Dried beans are another super source of potassium, with about 600 milligrams per cup when cooked.

No time to cook beans from scratch? Stockpile sodium-free canned beans in your pantry.

Toss them into soups and stews, or microwave with a handful of frozen greens for a quick and healthy lunch.

Enjoy an old-fashioned baked potato. A mediumsize baked white potato — if you eat the skin — nourishes you with 751 grams of potassium. Keep calories and fat in line: skip butter and sour cream, and try topping your tater with a dollop of Greek yogurt, or use a splash of flavorful balsamic vinegar on your potato. Add a generous sprinkle of black pepper, and dive in. (If you’re at a restaurant, order a baked spud instead of fries or mashed.)

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BEARS PART WAYS WITH URLACHER The Chicago Bears are parting ways with veteran linebacker Brian Urlacher after 13 years. General manager Phil Emery said Wednesday that the team couldn’t reach a contract agreement with Urlacher, for years the heart and face of the franchise. He is now a free agent after missing the last four games of the season with a hamstring injury. The eight-time Pro Bowler started 180 games from 2000 through 2012, recording a teamrecord 1,779 tackles.

The ninth overall selection in the 2000 draft has 41.5 sacks, 22 interceptions, 16 fumble recoveries and 11 forced fumbles. He was the AP’s defensive player of the year in 2005.

Today

● 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. ● Atom female hockey: Provincial championship at Red Deer Kinsmen Arenas, first game at 9 a.m., final game at 2 p.m. ● Peewee B hockey: Provincial championship at Three Hills and Troch, first game at 8:30 a.m., final game at 7:45 p.m. ● WHL: Prince Albert at Red Deer, first game of best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final, 7:30 p.m., Centrium. ● Senior AAA hockey: Stony Plain at Bentley, third game of best-ofseven provincial final, 8 p.m.

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Prospects get a taste of what’s to come REBELS WELCOME MANY OF THEIR TOP PROSPECTS TO EXPERIENCE INTENSITY OF PLAYOFFS AND GET THEM STARTED ON OFF-SEASON CONDITIONING PROGRAMS

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR A handful of the patrons taking in the Western Hockey League playoff games Friday and Saturday at the Centrium will one day be playing for the home team.

Red Deer Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter welcomed goaltender Taz Burman and forward Adam Musil to the Centrium Wednesday and today will bring in another 13 prospects, most of them already signed to WHL education contracts.

“These are kids who are done playing for the season. This (visit) will give them the opportunity to see a couple of games here and experience the intensity of the playoffs,” said Sutter, who this week has been preparing his club’s for Friday’s opening game of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final versus the Prince Albert Raiders.

“We’ll also get them to see (trainer) Al Parada at Can Pro (Athletics) and get them started on some conditioning programs for the summer.”

With the exception of Jake MacLachlan, who played junior B hockey this winter with his hometown Fernie Ghostriders, the blueline prospects coming in today played at the midget AAA level.

That group includes Holden Daley (Edmonton CAC), Austin Strand (Calgary Northstars) and Austin Shmoorkoff (Edmonton CAC).

The forward prospects, along with goaltender Grant Naherniak (Moose Jaw Generals), all played midget AAA hockey this season. The contingent includes Matt Lapointe (Edmonton K of C), Cole Chorney (Edmonton Maple Leafs), Earl Webb (Calgary Buffaloes), Lynnden Pastachak (Yorkton Harvest), Meyer Nell (Southwest Cougars of Manitoba), Mason McCarty (UFA Bisons), Brayden Burke (Edmonton CAC) and Grayson Pawlenchuk (Sherwood Park Kings).

Three other top prospects, including forward Vukie Mpofu (Saskatoon Contacts) and defenceman Kaleb Denham (Red Deer Optimist), both of whom are expected to be on the Rebels’ roster as 17-year-olds next season, are still playing, as is defenceman Connor Hamonic (Winnipeg Wild).

Burman and Musil, who were with the major midget Greater Vancouver Canadians this season, will stay with the Rebels through the playoffs, while the rest of the group will head home Sunday.

“These kids won’t be practising with us, but we have some extra ice here at the Centrium and they’ll skate on their own the next few days,” said Sutter.

Musil is already pencilled in as a Rebels regular next season and fellow 16-year-old Burman will get every opportunity to take on the club’s back-up role.

Besides Mpofu and Denham, the other front-runners among the incoming group expected to at least push for regular employment next fall are Pastachak, Chorney and perhaps Daley and/or Hamonic.

“We’ll make room for some of these guys because it’s important for the progression of the team, of what we want to do here and what type of team we want to have,” said Sutter. “We’ve worked extra hard to get to where we are, but as a general manager I have to be able to identify what we need to do moving forward.

“We need to add more size and skill to our team and some of these kids bring those elements. But we want them in situations where they can develop properly. We won’t put them into situations where they can fail.”

In other words, there will be no extra pressure placed upon the youngsters to make the club for the 2013-14 season.

“It will just come down to who is ready and who isn’t. But they should all be ready to push,” said Sutter. ● The Regina Pats moved up a maximum two spots in Wednesday’s WHL bantam draft lottery involving the six non-playoff teams.

The Pats moved from fourth to second and will have a shot at one of the two most prized prospects for this year’s draft — forward Tyler Benson of Edmonton and defenceman Kale Clague of Lloydminster.

The Vancouver Giants, who had the worst record in the WHL this season, ended up with the first-overall pick. Regina was followed by the Prince George Cougars, Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors and Lethbridge Hurricanes.

The 2013 WHL bantam draft is May 2 in Calgary. ● The start time for Game 5 of the Rebels/Raiders series at the Centrium — if the game is required — has been changed from 7:30 to 8 p.m. to accommodate Rogers Sportsnet, who will televise the contest.

The Rebels/Raiders first-round playoff schedule: Friday: Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 26: Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, March 27: Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.; Friday, March 29 (if necessary): Prince Albert at Red Deer, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 31 (if necessary): Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, April 2 (if necessary): Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7 p.m. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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San Jose Sharks defenceman Dan Boyle, left, checks Edmonton Oilers winger Taylor Hall during first-period NHL action in Edmonton on Wednesday.

Sharks rally to beat Oilers in shootout

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Sharks 4 Oilers 3 SO EDMONTON — Dan Boyle scored the shootout winner as the San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to snap a two-game losing skid with a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

Logan Couture had a pair of goals and Tommy Wingels had the other marker in regulation for the Sharks (13-10-6), who have now won just twice in their last eight games.

Sam Gagner, Shawn Horcoff and Ryan Jones replied for the Oilers (11-117), who have captured eight points in their last five games.

The Oilers struck first midway through the first period on the power play as Nail Yakupov fed the puck across the ice to Gagner, who had time to tee up a slapshot from the top of the circle that beat Sharks starter Antti Niemi glove-side. It was Gagner’s 12th goal of the season.

San Jose tied up the game with just under six minutes to play in the opening frame as the puck popped loose from under goaltender Devan Dubnyk in a scramble in front and Couture was there to hammer it in on the doorstep.

The Sharks had the best opportunity in the first half of the second period as Joe Pavelski rang a shot off the post in the opening minute.

Edmonton went up 2-1 with eight minutes left to play in the second period. Nick Schultz picked up a pass as he stepped on to the ice from the penalty box and raced in on a two-on-one before feeding it across to a streaking Horcoff, who slapped it in at the side of the net.

The Oilers went up 3-1 four minutes into the third period as Jones picked the pocket of defender Matt Irwin

behind the San Jose net and hooked around front to send the puck through Niemi’s legs.

The Sharks pulled back to within one three minutes later on the power play as they were able to send the puck out of a scrum in front of the Oiler net to Couture, who sent his second of the game and 14th of the season through traffic and past Dubnyk.

San Jose then tied the game with 10:45 remaining in the third as a puck found Wingels, who sent a quick wrist shot into the net to make it 3-3 and eventually send the game to extra time.

Both teams are off until Saturday when Edmonton closes out a fourgame homestand against St. Louis and the Sharks travel to Minnesota for the fourth game of a five-game road trip.

Notes: It was the final of three meetings between the two teams this season. The Sharks spoiled the Oilers home opener on January 22 by lighting up Dubnyk for six first-period goals in a 6-3 win. San Jose also took the rematch at home 3-2 in a shootout a The Sharks entered the contest having won three straight and seven of their last 10 overall against the Oilers, as well as eight of their past 10 games in Edmonton ... The Oilers were without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for the game, as he came down with the flu. With Eric Belanger also out with a groin injury, Edmonton was left with just two centres for the game. Winger Teemu Hartikainen took Nugent-Hopkins’ place in the lineup ... Sharks forward Ryane Clowe missed the game with a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, goaltender Thomas Greiss (neck) and forward Tim Kennedy (undisclosed) remained on injured reserve for San Jose ... Sharks defenceman Marc-Edouard played in his 500th career NHL game, all with San Jose.

Bartosak acknowledged for great season in net

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR How important has Patrik Bartosak been to the Red Deer Rebels this season?

Just ask opposing coaches and general managers, who selected the Rebels standout stopper as the 2012-13 Eastern Conference netminder of the year and a first-team all-star.

“It is an honour for me and it means a lot to me, but I’m trying not to concentrate on it and think about it with the playoffs starting in two days,” Bartosak said Wednesday, just a few hours after the Western Hockey League leaked the news.

“I’m very thankful. But it’s not even my award, it’s like team award. Like I said at times this year, the team’s defensive play helps me a lot. It’s just a team award.”

Regardless, Bartosak is fully deserving of the accolades, which might have

come a year earlier if his rookie season had not been cut drastically short due to a shoulder injury that required surgery.

This time around, the Czech Republic product has been splendid basically all season. His 2.26 goals-against average was fourth-best in the league this winter — behind Tristan Jarry and Laurent Brossoit of the Edmonton Oil Kings and Mac Carruth of the Portland Winterhawks, the WHL’s top two teams — and his .935 save percentage was second only to Jarry, who played less than half of Bartosak’s minutes.

Bartosak was passed over in last year’s NHL entry draft, but it’s difficult to imagine that will happen again in June. Not that he’s dwelling on what might transpire three months down the road.

“I don’t really care now about draft or signing or whatever happens after the season,” said Bartosak.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Hockey WHL Playoffs FIRST ROUND Conference Quarter-finals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Red Deer (4) vs. Prince Albert (5) Friday, Mar. 22 Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 23 Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 29 x-Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 31 x-Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 2 x-Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Edmonton (1) vs. Kootenay (8) Friday, Mar. 22 Kootenay at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 24 Kootenay at Edmonton, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 Edmonton at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 Edmonton at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 29 x-Kootenay at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 31 x-Edmonton at Kootenay, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 2 x-Kootenay at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Saskatoon (2) vs. Medicine Hat (7) Thursday, Mar. 21 Medicine Hat at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 22 Medicine Hat at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 Saskatoon at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 Saskatoon at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 29 x-Medicine Hat at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 31 x-Saskatoon at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 2 x-Medicine Hat at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Calgary (3) vs. Swift Current (6) Thursday, Mar. 21 Swift Current at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 22 Swift Current at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 25 Calgary at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 Calgary at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 28 x-Swift Current at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 30 x-Calgary at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 1 x-Swift Current at Calgary, 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Portland (1) vs. Everett (8) Friday, Mar. 22 Everett at Portland, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 23 Everett at Portland, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 Portland at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 29 Portland at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 30 x-Everett at Portland, 8 p.m. (Memorial Coliseum) Monday, Apr. 1 x-Portland at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 3 x-Everett at Portland, 8 p.m. (Memorial Coliseum) Kelowna (2) vs. Seattle (7) Friday, Mar. 22 Seattle at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 23 Seattle at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 Kelowna at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 Kelowna at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 30

Basketball x-Seattle at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 2 x-Kelowna at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 3 x-Seattle at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Kamloops (3) vs. Victoria (6) Friday, Mar. 22 Victoria at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 23 Victoria at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 Kamloops at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. (Bear Mountain Arena) Thursday, Mar. 28 Kamloops at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. (Bear Mountain Arena) Saturday, Mar. 30 x-Victoria at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 1 x-Kamloops at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. (Bear Mountain Arena) Wednesday, Apr. 3 x-Victoria at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Spokane (4) vs. Tri-City (5) Friday, Mar. 22 Tri-City at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 23 Tri-City at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 Spokane at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 28 Spokane at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 30 x-Spokane at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 2 x-Tri-City at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 3 x-Tri-City at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. x — If necessary.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA d-Pittsburgh 31 23 8 0 46 110 81 d-Montreal 29 19 5 5 43 92 73 d-Winnipeg 30 16 12 2 34 80 86 Boston 28 19 6 3 41 82 60 Ottawa 30 16 8 6 38 77 65 Toronto 30 16 12 2 34 90 85 Carolina 29 15 12 2 32 84 82 N.Y. Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 70 70 New Jersey 30 13 11 6 32 74 84 N.Y. Islanders 29 13 13 3 29 86 96 Tampa Bay 30 13 16 1 27 98 90 Philadelphia 30 13 16 1 27 81 92 Buffalo 30 11 15 4 26 79 95 Washington 29 12 16 1 25 79 87 Florida 30 8 16 6 22 74 110 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA d-Chicago 30 24 3 3 51 100 62 d-Anaheim 29 22 3 4 48 95 69 d-Minnesota 29 17 10 2 36 77 71 Los Angeles 29 17 10 2 36 88 73 St. Louis 29 16 11 2 34 87 83 Vancouver 29 14 9 6 34 81 82 Detroit 30 14 11 5 33 80 79 San Jose 29 13 10 6 32 71 77 Phoenix 30 13 13 4 30 79 85 Columbus 30 12 12 6 30 68 79 Dallas 29 13 13 3 29 76 88 Nashville 30 11 13 6 28 70 81 Edmonton 29 11 11 7 29 71 81 Calgary 27 11 12 4 26 78 91 Colorado 29 11 14 4 26 75 92 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 3, New Jersey 2 Ottawa 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Florida 4, Carolina 1 Columbus 4, Nashville 3 Buffalo 3, Montreal 2, OT Pittsburgh 2, Washington 1 Winnipeg 3, Boston 1 Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2 Los Angeles 3, Phoenix 2 Wednesday’s Games Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 4, Detroit 2 Colorado 4, Dallas 3

San Jose 4 at Edmonton 3, SO Chicago 2 at Anaheim 3

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB y-Miami 53 14 .791 — d-Indiana 42 26 .618 11 d-New York 40 26 .606 12 Brooklyn 40 28 .588 13 Atlanta 38 30 .559 15 Chicago 36 30 .545 16 Boston 36 31 .537 17 Milwaukee 34 33 .507 19 Philadelphia 26 40 .394 26 Toronto 26 42 .382 27 Washington 23 43 .348 29 Detroit 23 46 .333 31 Cleveland 22 46 .324 31 Orlando 18 51 .261 36 Charlotte 16 52 .235 37

Thursday’s Games Toronto at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

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

Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Boston at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Washington at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

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

Friday’s Games Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Calgary at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Washington at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

Detroit at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s summary Sharks 4 Oilers 3 (SO) First Period 1. Edmonton, Gagner 12 (Yakupov, Whitney) 10:47 (pp) 2. San Jose, Couture 13 (Havlat) 14:19 Penalties — Murray SJ (interference) 5:48, Boyle SJ (tripping) 10:11, Desjardins SJ (roughing), Jones Edm (roughing) 18:52.

Second Period 3. Edmonton, Horcoff 4 (N. Schultz, Petrell) 12:07 Penalties — Havlat SJ (interference), Havlat SJ (unsportsmanlike conduct), Havlat SJ (10-minute misconduct) 2:36, N. Schultz Edm (interference) 10:00, Wingels SJ (delay of game) 18:31.

Third Period 4. Edmonton, Jones 1 (unassisted) 4:07 5. San Jose, Couture 14 (Boyle, Thornton) 6:50 (pp) 6. San Jose, Wingels 2 (Galiardi, Gomez) 9:15 Penalties — Whitney Edm (interference) 6:12.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout (San Jose wins 2-1) San Jose (2) — Pavelski, miss; Couture, goal; Boyle, goal.

Edmonton (1) — Gagner, miss; Eberle, goal; Hemsky, miss.

Shots on goal San Jose 9 8 17 0 34 Edmonton 5 9 12 2 27 Goal — San Jose: Niemi (W, 12-7-5); Edmonton: Dubnyk (SOL, 8-9-6).

Power plays (goals-chances) — San Jose: 1-2; Edmonton: 1-5.

Attendance — 16,839 at Edmonton.

NHL Scoring leaders TORONTO — Unofficial National Hockey League scoring leaders following Tuesday’s games (and first two Wednesday games): Crosby, Pgh Stamkos, TB Kunitz, Pgh St. Louis, TB P.Kane, Chi E.Staal, Car Getzlaf, Ana Ribeiro, Wash Tavares, NYI Vanek, Buf Voracek, Pha Duchene, Col Ladd, Wpg Moulson, NYI Kadri, Tor Datsyuk, Det Zetterberg, Det Semin, Car Neal, Pgh Toews, Chi C.Stewart, StL Parenteau, Col Kessel, Tor Kopitar, LA H.Sedin, Vcr Letang, Pgh S.Gagner, Edm Giroux, Pha Elias, NJ D.Sedin, Vcr

G 13 21 18 7 16 14 11 10 17 14 13 12 14 11 11 9 8 8 17 14 14 12 10 9 8 3 11 9 9 9

A 37 19 22 32 21 20 22 22 14 17 18 19 16 19 19 21 22 22 12 15 14 16 18 19 20 25 16 18 18 18

Pt 50 40 40 39 37 34 33 32 31 31 31 31 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 29 28 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27

Hancox weighing options for after high school SIX-FOOT-EIGHT STAR LEADS TEAM WHITE OVER DARK AT 3A-4A SENIOR BOWL, NOW LOOKING TOWARDS FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN BASKETBALL

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Light 99 Dark 80 Dallas Hancox hasn’t officially decided what path his basketball career will take next season.

“Right now I’m not sure of anything past June,” said the six-foot-eight Hunting Hills star after helping the Light team down the Dark squad 99-80 in the 3A-4A Senior Bowl at RDC Wednesday.

“I’ve had several schools looking at me, but right now it’s talking and a bargaining process . . . I’m keeping my options open.”

One of those option is the RDC Kings.

“I also talked with the University of Alberta head coach and he said I could go there and red shirt, but the best option for me would be to go to RDC and get some playing time,” explained Hancox. “That would be good as it’s close to home. But honestly I’ll see if I can get a full ride, or at least a partial scholarship. I’d like to play the highest competition and be the worst player on the team where I’m challenged to get better.”

That could well be with the Kings, who won the ACAC title this season and could have practically their full roster back next season.

Hancox will work out with the Kings each Sunday as head coach Clayton Pottinger keeps his players active and looks at talent for next season.

Hancox is from Sylvan Lake, but moved to Hunting Hills in Grade 11.

“It was a better opportunity in terms of education,” he explained. “H.J. Cody didn’t have medicine programs while Hunting Hills did and that’s a field I’m interested in.”

He’s also glad basketball is part of his life.

“I’m blessed to participate in the sport and it helps me as I pursue my education,” he said.

Hancox finished with 10 points while Dallin Higham of Lindsay Thurber led the Light team with 14 points. Mike Ward of Hunting Hills and Cole Wallewein of Innisfail added 10 points each and Joel Peterson of Hunting Hills and Mike Malin of Notre Dame had nine apiece.

Joel Bishop of Wetaskiwin had 13 points for the Dark side with Chandler McLaren of Ponoka and Luke Bramfield of Camrose hitting 12 each, Mike Roe of Lacombe nine and Braydon Friesen of West Central of Rocky Mountain House eight.

Light 72 Dark 46 Alex Donaghy of Sylvan Lake had already made a decision to attend RDC this fall, but she’ll be playing for the volleyball Queens.

Donaghy was recruited for both sports, but after some soul searching decided to go the volleyball route.

“I think I’m a little better in volleyball and can go farther in it, but really it was a last minute decision,” she said after helping the Light team down the Dark squad 72-46.

“It was a tough choice as I enjoy both sports.”

The ability to live at home while playing for the Queens played a role in her decision to attend RDC.

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct x-San Antonio 52 16 .765 x-Oklahoma City 50 19 .725 Memphis 46 21 .687 d-L.A. Clippers 46 22 .676 Denver 47 22 .681 Golden State 39 31 .557 Houston 37 31 .544 L.A. Lakers 36 33 .522 Utah 34 34 .500 Dallas 32 36 .471 Portland 31 36 .463 Minnesota 23 42 .354 Sacramento 24 44 .353 Phoenix 23 45 .338 New Orleans 23 46 .333 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

GB — 2 5 6 5 14 15 16 18 20 20 27 28 29 29

Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers, Late

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

Tuesday’s Games Indiana 95, Orlando 73 Denver 114, Oklahoma City 104 Milwaukee 102, Portland 95 Sacramento 116, L.A. Clippers 101 Wednesday’s Games Miami 98, Cleveland 95 Charlotte 107, Toronto 101 New York 106, Orlando 94 Atlanta 98, Milwaukee 90 Brooklyn 113, Dallas 96 Houston 100, Utah 93 Memphis 90, Oklahoma City 89, OT New Orleans 87, Boston 86 San Antonio 104, Golden State 93 Washington at Phoenix, Late

2013 World Women’s curling championships RIGA, Latvia — Standings Wednesday following draw 14 at the 2013 World Women’s Curling Championship, to be held through Sunday in Riga, Latvia: Round Robin Country (skip) W L x-Scotland (Muirhead) 8 1 x-Sweden (Sigfridsson) 8 1 Canada (Homan) 6 3 Russia (Sidorova) 6 3 U.S. (Brown) 5 4 Switzerland (Tirinzoni) 5 4 Japan (Fujisawa) 4 5 China (Bingyu) 4 5 Germany (Schopp) 3 6 Denmark (Nielsen) 3 6 Italy (D.Gaspari) 2 7 Latvia (Stasa-Satsune) 0 9 x — clinched playoff berth.

Wednesday’s results Draw 12 Canada 8 Germany 5 Scotland 8 Denmark 6 Sweden 9 Japan 4 U.S. 9 Latvia 2 Draw 13 China 9 U.S. 5 Denmark 9 Italy 7 Russia 10 Japan 3 Switzerland 7 Germany 3 Draw 14 Canada 7 Switzerland 4 China 7 Latvia 3 Scotland 8 Italy 4 Sweden 10 Russia 3 Tuesday’s results Ninth Draw Switzerland 7 U.S. 6 Russia 5 Denmark 4 China 7 Germany 5

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Named Kiki Vandeweghe vice-president, basketball operations.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL—Suspended Washington LB Rob Jackson for four games, without pay, for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

CHICAGO BEARS—Signed DE Turk McBride to a one-year contract. Announced they were unable to reach accord on a contract with LB Brian Urlacher, making Urlacher a free agent.

HOUSTON TEXANS—Re-signed CB Brice McCain to a three-year contract.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed LS Thomas Gafford.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Re-signed CB Marquice Cole and LB Niko Koutouvides.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Re-signed OL Khalif Barnes.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Re-signed C Andrew Economos and LB Jacob Cutrera.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Agreed to terms with CB E.J. Biggers.

“That was a big influence as it costs less and I still get to play sports. I’m super fortunate to be able to do that and I’m super excited for next season.”

Donaghy, who plays both the middle and power, also plays for the Queens Volleyball Club in their U18 program, which is coached by RDC assistant coach Mandi Carroll.

In fact the volleyball club was working out at the same time as the basketball game.

“But Mandi said it was OK to play and this was a lot of fun. It’s kind of sad it’s my last high school game. I’ll have to play some rec basketball as I still love playing.”

Donaghy finished with four points while Christie Pilger of Camrose led the Light team with 11 points. Jesalyn Clarkson of Camrose added 10, Taya Strawberry of West Central nine and Wendy Cortes of Hunting Hills and Jenya Rust of Camrose eight each. Amy Whitesell of LTCHS had 14 points, Sam Reid of Lacombe and Mikayla Morneault of LTCHS eight each and Erin Seater of LTCHS seven for the Dark squad. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

NBA Assists Leaders Rondo, BOS Paul, LAC Vasquez, NOR Holiday, PHL Williams, Bro Parker, SAN Westbrook, OKC Nelson, ORL Calderon, DET James, MIA

G 38 56 68 62 64 56 68 51 66 66

AST 420 541 634 539 487 426 515 376 479 476

AVG 11.1 9.7 9.3 8.7 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.4 7.3 7.2

Red Deer Women’s League Playoffs A Side Collins Barrow Storm 74 Vertically Challenged 50 CBS: Erika Pottage 18 points; Player of Game: Pottage VC: Joelle Burnstad 17; Player of game: Jill Lindstrand Spartans 69 defeats Triple Threat 44 Spart: Carla Stewart 20; Player of game: Jillian Hastie TT: Jessi Charchuk 11; Player of game: Tamara Steer B Side Shooting Stars 28 Nikes 26 SS: Chandra Visser 8; Player of game: Katie McIver Nikes: Bryanna Lippert 9; Player of game: Lindsey Pascoe

Japan 6 Italy 4 Draw 10 Canada 7 Italy 6 Russia 9 Latvia 7 China 6 Sweden 4 Scotland 11 Switzerland 4 Draw 11 Sweden 8 Canada 4 Denmark 6 Germany 5 (extra end) Scotland 9 Latvia 5 U.S. 10 Japan 3 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.

Friday’s games Tiebreakers (if required) One Tiebreaker, 1 a.m.

Two Tiebreakers, 1 and 6 a.m.

Three Tiebreakers, 1 and 6 a.m., noon Page Playoffs One vs. Two or Three vs. Four, 1 p.m.

Saturday’s games One vs. Two or Three vs. Four, 6 a.m.

Semifinal One-Two loser vs. Three-Four winner, 11 a.m.

Sunday’s games Third Place Three-Four loser vs. Semifinal loser, 6 a.m.

Championship One-Two winner vs. Semifinal winner, 6 a.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES—Reassigned LHP Matt Tracy and RHP Mark Montgomery to their minor league camp.

National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Acquired 3B Stephen Parker from Oakland for RHP Darren Byrd.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Acquired INF John McDonald from Arizona for a player to be named or cash considerations.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Acquired LHP Ian Krol from Oakland to complete an earlier trade.

American Association AMARILLO SOX—Signed RHP Jason Johnson.

FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS—Signed INF Zach Penprase.

ST. PAUL SAINTS—Signed LHP Connor Whalen and RHP George Jensen.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Signed LHP Mike Francisco.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Friday’s Games New York at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Portland at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Detroit at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Houston, 6 p.m.

Memphis at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Boston at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Washington at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Curling

Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

Hunting Hills High School Lightning Joel Peterson playing on team Light breaks past Braydon Friesen of the West Central Rebels during the 36th Annual Senior Bowl at Red Deer College on Wednesday.

Thursday’s Games Portland at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Denver, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

STORY FROM B4

BARTOSAK: Trying to focus “I’m just trying to focus on playoffs, getting as deep as we can. Beating P.A. (Prince Albert Raiders) in the first round, that’s the first thing we have to do and then we’ll go from there,” he added.

“You can’t really think about next round or two rounds after that. We just have to take it as it comes and we’re just focusing on P.A. right now.”

Wednesday’s announcement didn’t take Rebels GM/ head coach Brent Sutter by surprise.

“Patty has certainly given us great goaltending this season. He’s had a great year,” said Sutter.

Joining Bartosak on the first team are defencemen Morgan Rielly of the Moose

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS—Signed DE Lindsey Witten.

Arena Football League SPOKANE SHOCK—Named William Mulder defensive backs coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL—Suspended Florida F Eric Selleck one game for leaving the bench on a legal line change for the purpose of starting a fight with Carolina F Kevin Westgarth during a March 19 game.

DETROIT RED WINGS—Recalled F Gustav Nyquist from Grand Rapids (AHL).

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed DT Aubrayo Franklin and G Joe Reitz.

MONTREAL CANADIENS—Signed D Francis Bouillon to a one-year contract extension.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS—Named Mike Bossy vice-president of corporate sponsorship & partnership marketing.

OTTAWA SENATORS—Signed G Andrew Hammond to a two-year entry-level contract.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Signed F Slater Koekkoek to a standard three-year, entry-level contract.

American Hockey League CONNECTICUT WHALE—Reassigned F Jason Wilson to Greenville (ECHL).

PROVIDENCE BRUINS—Announced D Ryan Button was reassigned to South Carolina (ECHL).

Announced G Adam Morrison was reassigned to Utah (ECHL).

ECHL GWINNETT GLADIATORS—Announced G Mike Lee was assigned to the team by Portland (AHL) and G Mark Visentin was called up to Portland. Announced F Jason Clark was reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL). Announced F Tyler Murovich was reassigned to the team from Hamilton (AHL).

Announced RW Alex Belzile was signed to a player tryout agreement by Hamilton.

READING ROYALS—Announced F Danick Paquette was assigned to the team from Hershey (AHL). Announced F Barry Almeida was to the team

by Hershey. Announced F Kirk MacDonald was loaned to Houston (AHL).

TORONTO MARLIES—Announced D Morgan Rielly was reassigned to the team from Moose Jaw (WHL).

Jaw Warriors and Darren Dietz of the Saskatoon Blades, and forwards Adam Lowry of the Swift Current Broncos, Michael St. Croix of the Oil Kings and Curtis Valk of the Medicine Hat Tigers.

The second all-star team consists of Brossoit, defencemen Keegan Lowe of the Oil Kings and Alex Roach of the Calgary Hitmen, and forwards Cody Sylvester of the Hitmen, Hunter Shinkaruk of the Tigers and Sam Reinhart of the Kootenay Ice. The other Eastern Conference WHL award nominations: Rookie — Leon Draisaiti, Prince Albert Raiders; Defenceman — Morgan Rielly, Moose Jaw Warriors; Sportsmanlike — Dylan Wruck, Edmonton Oil Kings; Scholastic — Josh Morrissey, Prince Albert Raiders; Coach — Ryan McGill, Kootenay Ice; Executive — Bob Green, Edmonton Oil Kings; Humanitarian — Cody Sylvester, Calgary Hitmen; Marketing/business — Saskatoon Blades. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, March 21, 2013

Canadians get two key wins at Worlds end into a crowded four-foot ring to score three and put the game out of reach.

Homan had an impressive 94 per cent shooting percentage while Tirinzoni was at 86 per cent. Canada shot 88 per cent as a team compared to just 75 per cent for Switzerland.

“We had a great day today, a lot of good shots that we can put in the bank and just keep getting stronger for the weekend,” Homan said.

The top four rinks will qualify for the playoffs. Homan can lock up a tiebreaker appearance with one victory on Thursday and earn a playoff spot with two wins.

Sweden beat Russia 10-3 on Wednesday night and Scotland doubled Italy 8-4. Sweden and Scotland have locked up playoff spots and remain tied in first place at 8-1.

Switzerland and the United States were tied in fifth place at 5-4 while Japan and China were 4-5. Germany and Denmark were next at 3-6, followed by 2-7 Italy and winless Latvia at 0-9.

Earlier in the day, the Canadian players looked solid against the German veteran Schopp.

“Maybe once or twice the lines tricked us and that was pretty frustrating but it was a really well-played game by my team,” Homan said. “We’re just trying to hang in there with the ice and we pulled it out.”

Germany scored three heading into the halftime break but Canada regained the lead with a deuce in the sixth. Homan added a single in the seventh and stole another point in the eighth when Schopp missed a

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS RIGA, Latvia — Canada’s Rachel Homan faced her biggest challenge yet at the women’s world curling championship Wednesday and came through with a pair of impressive victories.

She significantly improved her playoff chances in the process.

Homan entered the evening draw at the Volvo Sports Center in a tie with Switzerland for fourth place in the roundrobin standings. The Ottawa skip played arguably her best game of the tournament in a 7-4 win over Silvana Tirinzoni.

The win allowed Canada to control its own playoff destiny.

“Definitely in the driver’s seat,” Homan said. “This whole time we’ve been in control of our own fate so we just have to keep going.”

Homan beat Germany’s Andrea Schopp 8-5 earlier in the day.

The 23-year-old Canadian is tied with Russia at 6-3, good for third place in the standings. Homan will play China on Thursday morning and close out her round-robin schedule in the afternoon against Japan.

“We needed two wins to be a little bit more comfortable,” Homan said. “But it feels really good to play the way we did.

I’m really proud of my team for pulling together and making those big shots and pulling through in the end.

“It was a really great day for my team.”

Canada was tested by the Swiss side and held a slim 4-3 lead after seven ends. Homan slid her last rock of the eighth

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Canada’s skip Rachel Homan, left, and Switzerland skip Silvana Tirinzoni watch as Emma Miskew and Alison Kreviazuk, right, sweep a rock at the world women’s curling championship in Riga, Latvia on Wednesday. double takeout attempt.

Schopp drew for a single in the ninth but Homan had the advantage with the hammer in the final end.

The Canadian team posted an 83 per cent shooting percentage for the game while Germany was at 77 per cent.

Homan hit 86 per cent of her shots, well ahead of Schopp at

73 per cent.

A few dozen fans were on hand for the morning draw. A pocket of flag-waving Canadian fans cheered on the Ottawa Curling Club team.

Attendance improved for the late draw with a few hundred fans taking in the action at the 1,000-seat venue.

This is Homan’s first ap-

pearance at this tournament.

She’s hoping to win Canada’s first world women’s title since Jennifer Jones was victorious in 2008.

Heather Nedohin skipped Canada to a bronze medal at the 2012 world championship in Lethbridge, Alta. Switzerland’s Mirjam Ott won gold last year.

GM meeting focus on Raptors fall to Bobcats goalie equipment, visors

eight games in Charlotte and fell to 9-25 this season on the road.

Gordon finished with 16 points and Josh McRoberts had 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Bobcats blew a fourth-quarter lead against the Raptors last Friday night and lost by 14. This time, they held on when Toronto made a run.

Leading 94-93 with 2:45 left, the Bobcats forced a turnover. Gordon then converted a pair of free throws and knocked down a 3-pointer from the corner to quickly push the lead to six.

The Raptors got within three, but McRoberts grabbed a key rebound and kicked the ball out to run more time off the clock. Gordon was fouled and converted one of two foul shots.

Mullens, who missed his first four free throws in the game, knocked down two from the line with 11.1 seconds left to help Charlotte secure the win. He stole the ensuing inbound pass and made two more free throws.

“It stinks because we just had a great practice and came in here ready to win,” Gay said. “I guess we just have to go back to the drawing board.”

The Raptors have dropped 10 of 14.

The Bobcats looked flat early on just two nights after posting season highs in points, field-goal percentage and assists in a 119-114 win over Washington. Toronto jumped to a 17-6 lead behind DeRozan, who scored 12 in the first quarter.

But the Bobcats (16-52) stormed back to take a five-point lead at halftime as Henderson started to heat up and backup point guard Jannero Pargo connected on a pair of 3-pointers.

“I think we thought the game was going to be easy,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. “Typical NBA game where the shots were falling and it started going easy so we kind of relaxed a little bit. So we go out on the second quarter and they got us back on our heels and took control.”

NOTES: Jonas Valanciunas and Kyle Lowry each had 18 points for the Raptors (26-42). ... The Bobcats are averaging 11.7 turnovers over their past 10 games, down from 14.1 in the previous 58 games.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — NHL GMs discussed reducing the size of goalie equipment and increasing video review Wednesday, while both the league and NHL Players’ Association sounded a desire to grandfather in mandatory visors.

“Every little piece of goaltender equipment is now a project for a goalie to get bigger,” said Colin Campbell, the NHL’s vice-president of hockey operations.

Campbell said the instructions to Kay Whitmore, the NHL’s goalie guru, are “Do what you have to do within reason to make sure they’re still protected to reduce the stopping area.”

Current rules allows goalie pads to go 55 per cent of the way between your knee and your pelvis, says Whitmore.

“The feeling of the managers today was that that seems to be a little bit too generous and if we can find maybe a number that is a little lower that provides adequate protection then we’re willing to take a look at that,” said Whitmore. Mathieu Schneider, a special assistant to NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, said players should rely on their own talents rather than equipment.

“The other concern is that you see a lot of pucks going high now. Defencemen especially shoot high from the point and that creates another danger obviously — that was something with the (Rangers defenceman Marc) Staal injury we saw. An awful lot more pucks are going high because you just can’t score on the ice any more.”

Toronto goalie James Reimer was not that taken by the concept of such change.

“Obviously as goalies, we don’t want to give up any of our size or any of our gear — for safety reasons and puck-stopping reasons,” he said af-

ter helping the Leafs beat Tampa Bay 4-2. “We’re comfortable with it. I don’t think any forwards would like it if you talked of taking away their one-piece sticks.”

Both sides seemed in favour of visors. Schneider said 72-73 per cent of NHL players currently wear shields.

“By the sheer numbers of players wearing them, you’re seeing a big change in visors,” said Schneider.“I’m certainly an advocate — and a bit of a hypocrite myself because I played my entire career without one. But the game’s extremely fast. Guys come into the league now having had to wear a visor before. We’re definitely going to look at talking to the guys about grandfathering them in.”

That might involve polling the players on the issue. The last time they did that, in 2009, players were “heavily” against grandfathering in visors, he said.

That might involve polling the players on the issue. The last time they did that, in 2009, players were “heavily” against grandfathering in visors, he said. Campbell said the GMs are in favour of grandfathering in visors, making them mandatory for players entering the league.

“They’re not going to ask players who don’t have visors on now to wear visors,” he said.

On the issue of video review, Campbell said there was no move to a socalled coach’s challenge. But he said GMs raised many instances of possible review including goaltender interference and offside.

There was positive talk of reviewing four-minute high-sticking penalties, to see if a player had been hit by his own teammate’s stick.

Campbell said goaltender interference challenges would be hard, but he was in favour of offside reviews to prevent erroneous, embarrassing calls.

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The RDC women’s team got off to a rough start at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association curling championships Wednesday at the Avonair Curling Club in Edmonton.

The team of Kaitlyn Sherrer, Tanis Steinbach, Julie Primrose, Lindsay Janko and Taylor Lindstrom opened with a 9-5 loss to Lakeland College and dropped an 11-4 decision to Grant MacEwan in the afternoon.

RDC was tied at 4-4 after seven ends against Lakeland before giving up four in the eighth.

The second draw saw them fall behind 6-0 after three ends and while they narrowed the gap to 6-3 after four they gave up another four in the fifth.

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Bobcats 107 Raptors 101 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald Henderson is enjoying the best streak of his four-year NBA career, and the Charlotte Bobcats are playing better, too.

Henderson turned in another solid all-around game, Byron Mullens scored 25 points and the Bobcats beat the Toronto Raptors 107-101 on Wednesday night to win consecutive games for the first time since mid-November.

Henderson scored 21 points on 8-of14 shooting and added seven rebounds and five assists. The soon-to-be restricted free agent is averaging 22.7 points on 50 per cent shooting in his last seven games, including a 35-point performance in a win over Boston on March 12.

But he’s more willing to talk about the team’s recent improvement than his own personal accomplishments.

“I think it’s just us maturing,” Henderson said. “I think that’s a big deal.

We’ve been in a lot of situations where we haven’t gotten it done in the fourth quarter but we have recently, so that’s good.”

With the Raptors keying on him in the final period, Henderson played the role of distributor and the Bobcats leaned heavily on Mullens and Ben Gordon down the stretch.

Mullens scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and Gordon had 11 as Charlotte’s reserves outscored their counterparts 52-13.

The 7-foot Mullens made his final eight free throws, including four with less than 13 seconds to go, as Charlotte won its third straight at home.

“We’re going back to the way we were playing at the beginning of the season,” Mullens said, referring to the team’s 7-5 start. “I don’t want to get way over to the top with this because it’s just two wins. But we’ll take it for what it is. It’s been a while since we’ve had that so I’m going to enjoy it.”

Rudy Gay had 25 points and DeMar DeRozan added 19 points for the Raptors, who have lost seven of their last

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SENIORS VIOLENCE PREVENTION The Red Deer chapter of the Canadian Red Cross offers a workshop aimed at seniors violence prevention. The workshop, preventing violence in the lives of seniors, is offered on an ongoing basis.

Interested parties, which typically includes seniors, caregivers and anyone who interacts with seniors, can book the one and a half hour workshop by contacting Leigh Baker at 403-346-1241 or by email at Leigh.Baker@ redcross.ca. The goal of the workshop is to increase prevention strategies and create community awareness.

The Red Cross will bring the workshop to whoever requests it.

POW WOW FUNDED The Calling All Drums Multicultural Pow Wow has received federal funding.

Organizers will get $10,300 to stage the third annual event at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site. The money comes from the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, said Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins in a news release. This year’s pow wow will be held from July 12 to 14 and will feature aboriginal dancing, singing and drumming, other live entertainment, vendors and a concession with local foods.

CORRECTION A highlighted quote in Wednesday’s Advocate (Stephan out to kill bike lanes, Page C1) was incorrectly attributed to Coun. Chris Stephan.

It should have been attributed to Ryan Handley.

Get ready to move along MOBILITY PLAYBOOK PAINTS VISION OF INTEGRATED, BALANCED AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF The City of Red Deer is ready to move you.

After talking to thousands of Red Deerians, the city has revealed the draft Mobility Playbook, which paints tomorrow’s vision of an integrated, balanced and sustainable transportation system that works for all commuters.

The document will provide direction for detailed future capital plans for roads, sidewalks and communities.

A video showcasing the vision, and the draft, are available for feedback on the city’s website (www.reddeer.ca/whatmovesyou).

Consultant Jeff Risom, of Copenhagen-based Gehl Architects, told Red Deer city council on Monday that it is not about making Red Deer like Copenhagen but to find appealing mobility options to drive, walk, cycle and transit while making it look and feel like Red Deer.

Risom said five years ago the responsibility may have been to make one group happy but now in 2013, they have to find win-win-win situations for all modes of transportation.

“We need to find a way to make sure you can have that choice without infringing on other choices,” he said.

“It’s difficult. It’s messy. You try something and it doesn’t work and then you need to listen to what people are telling you and find a new way to do it again.

“But you just can’t give up and say well that didn’t work.”

Risom said there is too much at stake and there’s a responsibility to fight for those win-winwins.

“I would like to move beyond this us versus them and this one mode versus another mode,” he said. “This is about choice of modes.”

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Hamid Vahdat waits at the intersection near the downtown transit terminal with his bike on Wednesday. Vahdat says he uses his bike to get everywhere he needs to go.

MOVEMENT IN RED DEER FACTS Red Deer today: ● 5.5 per cent of all trips are made by walking ● 1.3 per cent of all trips are made by cycling ● 3.8 per cent of all trips are made by public transit ● 90.4 per cent of all trips are made by driving ● 85 per cent of the population lives and works in Red Deer ● 66 per cent of Red Deerians commute less than five km to work, yet most drive to work. ● The average commuting distance is four km. ● The average Red Deer commute is an

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Red Deer in 10 years (projected if strategies implemented): ● 15.5 per cent of all trips are made by walking ● 7.3 per cent of all trips are made by cycling ● 9.8 per cent of all trips are made by public transit ● 67.4 per cent of all trips are made by driving Source: Draft Mobility Playbook

Units evacuated during hospital fire alarm MATTRESS BURNS

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Three patient units were evacuated at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre after a mattress caught on fire inside one of them on Wednesday morning.

Red Deer Emergency Services was called out at about 9:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a fire inside Unit 36, a unit for

patients with mental health issues.

Hospital staff evacuated the unit, along with two adjacent mental health units, Unit 34 and Unit 39, because of smoke and gases.

When fire-medics arrived a couple of minutes later, they found the fire was out but the mattress was still smouldering.

The fire, which activated the sprinkler system in the room, was confined.

The fire alarm was heard through the building.

A total of 16 fire-medics from three fire halls responded with a variety of fire equip-

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Decrease in vehicle crashes called good sign

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Although collisions in Red Deer decreased six per cent in 2010, from 2009, the city still averaged more than 10 collisions per day.

The recently released 2010 traffic collision report showed there were 3,897 reported motor vehicle collisions on public streets and in public parking lots in the city.

This is down from the reported 4,142 in 2009.

City traffic engineer Micky

Szeto said the decrease in collisions is a good sign.

“Most traffic collision are preventable and it is important that our citizens understand the role we all play in traffic safety,” said Szeto.

The most common type of collision was of the rear-end variety, which accounted for 23 per cent of collisions.

The second most commonly reported collision was backing into another vehicle, at 20 per cent.

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ment, including two engines, a skylift, one ambulance and a command unit.

Crews remained on scene until 10:50 a.m. to monitor air quality. No injuries were reported. Emergency Services, RCMP and hospital staff are investigating.

Allan Sinclair, executive director for Red Deer of Alberta Health Services, said late Wednesday afternoon that they don’t know a definitive cause of the fire at this point.

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Attempted murder charges laid in Balmoral shooting Attempted murder charges have been laid against two men following a shooting in Balmoral Heights, just east of Red Deer.

Brad Voykin, 23, of Red Deer County, and Joshua Hill, 26, of Red Deer, have been charged with attempted murder, extortion and robbery.

Voykin also faces a charge of breach of a firearms prohibition while Hill faces additional charges of breach of a recognizance and obstruction of justice.

The victim of the shooting, who was found in a Balmoral Heights residence, remains in hospital in stable condition.

Police were called to the rural subdivision around midnight on Tuesday to a report of a man suf-

fering gunshot wounds.

Shortly after, there was a report of a vehicle collision in Northwood Estates, a mobile home park in north Red Deer, to which police responded.

At the mobile home park, they found two men alleged to who had been in the vehicle, both suffering gunshot wounds as well.

Police said the investigation indicates all injured parties are alleged to be associated to the Balmoral Heights incident and all are believed to be known to each other.

Hill and Voykin have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to make a court appearance on Thursday.

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BRIEFS Cut power use during Earth Hour Red Deerians are being encouraged to turn off, unplug and power down for one hour on Saturday.

From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Earth Hour will be marked.

The global movement, which saw 7,000 cities in 152 countries participate last year, seeks to raise awareness about climate change, encouraging people to turn off their lights for the one hour.

The City of Red Deer came on board with the initiative in 2009, seeing power reductions ranging from 1.3 per cent to 4.6 per cent for the hour over the four years of participation.

In addition to encouraging residents and businesses to turn off unnecessary power for the hour, non-essential power at some city facilities will be turned off on Saturday night.

City Hall will be going dark and lights at the civic yards will be switched off to mark the occasion.

“Our theme this year is ‘I will if you will,’ which challenges people to take part in a simple act that can create a lasting effect,” said Bailey Doepker, environmental program specialist with the city.

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Man faces trial on drug, weapons charges A Ponoka man pulled over because his licence plate didn’t match his vehicle will go to trial in November on weapons and drug charges that were laid as a result.

Red Deer City RCMP searched the vehicle after pulling Stephen James Richmond over in a traffic stop at about 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 18.

RCMP allege that they found guns in the back seat, hunting knives in proximity to the driver’s seat, a number of stolen ID cards and just over 28 grams of marijuana.

Richmond, 27, is charged with 27 weapons charges, three counts of possession of stolen property, one count of possession of marijuana and a number of traffic offences.

Defence counsel Lorne Goddard entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday morning, setting the afternoon of Nov. 1 for trial.

Richmond goes to trial on May 24 on separate charges. He is charged with uttering threats over the phone on Nov. 25, 2012.

DNA tests ordered DNA testing has been ordered for a Clive-area man accused of breaking into a woman’s home and performing an indecent act on multiple occasions.

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MOBILITY: Factors Risom said comfort, convenience and invitation play a key role in providing an integrated system that works for everybody.

“Weather can be a hindrance but it is certainly not a hurdle (that can’t be overcome),” said Risom.

For example, Risom said there are lots of ways to invite and implement comfort, including focusing on snow removal or providing a cover at stop lights for cyclists.

In 20 years, Red Deer’s population is expected to double to roughly 180,000.

Risom said there is a risk of taking a “business as usual” approach and following the status quo in terms of infrastructure costs.

There is also a huge opportunity, he said.

Risom said many cities around the world would love to have some of the statistical advantages of Red Deer.

Namely, 85 per cent of the population lives and works in Red Deer, and 66 per cent of Red Deerians commute less than five km to work, yet most drive to work.

“But despite these favourable conditions, 90 per cent of the people are taking the car,” said Risom. “I think it is possible for Red Deer to be a regional, national and even global leader in dealing with things like active mobility.”

The report outlines five plays, a take on the traditional sports playbook.

It includes putting pedestrians first, tying land use and mobility together, making transit part of the journey, connecting the trails and nurturing a culture of change.

The city hired consultants 8-80 Cit-

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Featured artist Dee Poissoní exhibit ‘Blooming Spring’ is currently on display at the Gallery On Main in Lacombe.

The show and sale which includes this acrylic on canvas piece titled ‘Middle of a Day’ will be on display until April 6. The Gallery On Main, located at 4910 50th Avenue in Lacombe is a long standing gallery dedicated to showcasing Central Alberta artists.

Emyr Morris, 29, was arrested in November by police investigating complaints of his activities.

He is charged with five counts of break and enter and one count each of performing an indecent act and criminal harassment.

Morris was to have entered a plea and elected if his case would go to provincial court or Court of Queen’s Bench on Wednesday.

However, an agent acting on his behalf requested that the plea and election be adjourned for a few more weeks to give time for results to come back from DNA tests.

He is to return to court on May 22.

More charges laid in break-in investigation Additional charges have been laid against two men arrested by RCMP investigating break-ins at Red Deer businesses.

Christopher Davis of Red Deer and Jaret Szoke of Sylvan Lake were arrested following a traffic stop in Red Deer on Feb. 26. Red Deer City RCMP allege that a variety of stolen tools was discovered in the vehicle, leading to the search of a home in Sylvan Lake.

Davis and Szoke, both 35, were charged separately with offences arising from an alleged break-in at the Red Deer Peavey Mart store in the

ies of Toronto and Gehl Architects to work with staff to create the document over the last couple of years.

The Mobility Playbook stems from the Integrated Movement Study, a major work plan. After community consultation on the draft, city staff will make recommendations into a report and present a final report for council consideration in May. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

COLLISIONS: Safety “Now we know what areas we need to focus more attention on to reduce collisions and keep our roads safe,” said Szeto.

One area there was an increase in 2010 was in fatalities. In 2009, there were no fatalities while in 2010 there were four. In 2008, there were five reported fatalities as a result of a motor vehicle collision.

The city’s traffic safety action plan aims to reduce fatal and injury collision frequency. It has eight safety areas of emphasis, including aggressive driving, impaired driving, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians/bicyclists, snow-related, intersection and restraint usage.

Based on the recent report, there have been not been reductions in restraint usage and pedestrians/bicyclists, but there have been reductions in other types of collisions.

The city and the RCMP are setting up a traffic safety working committee with the Engineering Services Department, with a goal of further reducing traffic collisions through enforcement, education and engineering principles. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

FIRE: Quick response “The key thing was the response was very quick and the staff responded when they smelled the smoke and 911

early hours of Feb. 23.

In Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday, Crown prosecutor Tony Bell joined them as co-accused on a new set of charges, along with those they were already facing.

The new charges arise from additional break-and-enters alleged to have taken place at a Loblaw gas station on Feb. 3 and at Baker Petrolite in Edgar Industrial Park on Feb. 17.

The expanded list of charges includes possession of a variety of tools and equipment alleged to have been stolen from those sites.

Charges also include willful damage in relation to the break-ins, as well as multiple counts of break and enter.

Davis is charged alone with offences including a break-and-enter at Deermart on Feb. 16, possession of break-in tools, possession of lock-picking tools and breaching an undertaking made to a police officer.

Szoke is charged with breaching probation.

Both men remain in custody at Red Deer Remand Centre pending their next court appearance, scheduled for next Wednesday.

RDC nabs awards Three awards for marketing were bestowed upon Red Deer College last

was called quite quickly.”

A total of 44 patients from the three units, plus 26 staff, left the units. Some of them ended up in the chapel and others ended up in other units on the third floor.

The mental health patients were of no risk to others since staff was with them, said Sinclair.

“All the patients from Unit 34 and 39 are back in those rooms,” said Sinclair.

As of about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday

week from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.

The college took a gold in the student recruitment campaign category for its Find Your Match effort.

It also took a silver for Your RDC in the video category and bronze for the continuing education visual and performing arts brochure in the class schedule category.

“We were especially pleased to be recognized among our peers for our work on the recruitment campaign,” said Joyce Fox, RDC marketing, communications and student recruitment director.

“Our campaign was unique and innovative, and it is a fantastic tool for prospective students to learn more about the programs at RDC that suit their personalities.”

The awards were handed out in Chicago at the council’s annual conference.

A jury of about 80 marketing and public relations professionals selected winning work from institutions across Canada and the United States.

The gold winning campaign, RDC Match, can be viewed on the college’s website at www.rdc.ab.ca/adcampaigns.

The other award-winning pieces can be viewed by visiting www.rdc.ab.ca/ cebrochure and www.rdc.ab.ca/reporttothecommunity.

afternoon, the patients on Unit 36 had not yet returned because cleaning still had to be done. It was expected they would return to their rooms soon, said Sinclair.

Unit 26, the pediatric unit, located directly below, was affected as well due to water seeping through.

“We’ve got a small impact to nonpatient rooms and one patient room,” said Sinclair. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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A trial opens in early May for a veteran Mountie who spent part of his career in Red Deer.

RCMP Sgt. Richard Graydon, 48, is accused of obstructing justice in relation to a civil trial that was being held in Edmonton in September 2010.

Graydon is accused of taking his notebook out of the courtroom after it had been admitted as evidence in the trial.

The case against him had been scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Edmonton today and Friday.

It has now been determined that the case will go to trial in Edmonton Court of Queen’s Bench on May 1 and 2.

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Magic but no heart THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE A LOT OF BAD-HEARTED HUMOUR The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 1.5 stars (out of four) Rated: PG

Rip-roaring punk rattles Red Deer Ear-splitting rock handily won its ongoing war against pop music at Red Deer’s Centrium, when Billy Talent, Sum 41 and two other powerhouse Canadian bands took the stage for a thunderous quadruple-billed concert.

Devil fingers were raised and gargoyle tongues extended as 1,700 Central Albertans gathered on Tuesday night for an event with one volume setting — loud — and one speed: fast.

In other words, the music was delivered exactly how hard rock/punk fans like it.

“Although our numbers are dwindling, thank you for caring about the power of rock ’n’ roll music!” said Billy Talent singer Ben Kowalewicz, to wild cheers from his young, leather-clad crowd.

While Kowalewicz was presumably referring to the prevailing power of pop music on radio and television, there was no baby-I-love-ya fluff on the live music program on Tuesday night.

LANA What we had was chest-viMICHELIN brating, ear-piercing, doubleR-for-raucous rock.

Billy Talent, the favourite in a lineup that also involved Sum 41, Hollerado and Indian Handcrafts, made a grand entrance in the glare of criss-crossing white search lights.

Celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band, the Billy Talent musicians played several apocalyptic selections from their latest Dead Silence album, including the dire opener, Viking Death March: “Crosses still burn. Axes still fall. And down on your knees you just don’t look so tall,” goes the post-punk tune railing against corporate profits, intolerance and other societal evils.

Aside from shrieking angry lyrics, the wiry, floppyhaired dynamo Kowalewicz bounced up and down, strutted across the stage, and jumped off the amps.

In a similar vein, his teen and 20-something fans, sporting various coloured tresses — including one foot-high blond mohawk — bopped in a mosh pit in front of the stage, with bodies regularly passed over bouncing heads.

Billy Talent delivered searing renditions of River Below, Love was Still Around, Saint Veronika, Stand Up and Run and the relatively quieter and more melodious Surrender. But Kowalewicz dedicated the band’s biggest hit, Rusted from the Rain, to recently deceased Canadian icon Stompin’ Tom Connors, saying, “Some of you may not know this, but we are flagwaving patriots.”

(A clue was the maple leaf emblazoned on bassist Ian D’Sa’s bass guitar.)

The Mississauga, Ont.-based band also performed the angsty Diamond on a Land Mine, and the favourites Devil on My Shoulder, Red Flag, Fallen Leaves and Surprise, Surprise. But before going out in a blaze of glory after a one-and-a-half-hour performance, Kowalewicz took the time to credit Sum 41.

“The first time we went across Canada on tour, a certain band was kind enough to take us with them,” he said, “and that band was Sum 41. We owe them our respect and our success.”

The veteran band from Ajax, Ont., proved it’s still got it on Tuesday — especially if the criteria is playing loudest and fastest.

Listeners could literally feel their lungs vibrating in their chests from the booming bass and percussion.

Red-haired singer Deryck Whibley came on with a string of four-letter words and a demonstration of the Sum 41 salute: You hold up four fingers on one hand and only the middle finger of your other hand.

Starting out with the head banger Hell Song, Sum 41 did a quick 45-minute set, moving through the clamorous and aggressive Motivation, We’re All To Blame, In Too Deep, Walking Disaster, Still Waiting and a thrash version of Queen’s We Will Rock You. A few audience members were invited on stage to dance, including a shirt-challenged male.

“Play something to make them jump,” Whibley (aka Avril Lavigne’s ex-husband) instructed other band members. And they obliged.

Several females swayed unsteadily on their boyfriends’ shoulders as Sum 41 finished with the popular tune Fat Lip. The prize for Best New Band to Watch would have to go to Ottawa’s indie-rockers Hollerado for performing a half hour of surprisingly catchy harddriving material. The songs included I Hate Real, Juliette and So It Goes, about lead singer/guitarist Menno Versteeg’s grandfather, who was in the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War and was imprisoned by the Nazis.

The concert opened with Indian Handcrafts, a drum and guitar duo from Barrie, Ont., who sang Bruce Lee and other tunes at high decibels.

That means Indian Handcrafts wins the Most Noise Produced by Two Guys Award. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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This photo released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Steve Buscemi, left, as Anton Marvelton and and Steve Carell, as Burt Wonderstone, in New Line Cinema’s comedy “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

After 30 years, Burt and Anton find themselves on the wrong side of novelty.

Burt is bored of his routines — how many times has he heard Steve Miller’s cheesy tune Abracadabra? — and he’s tired of obsequious Anton.

Burt is now the bully.

He burns through showgirl assistants faster than he does the compliant fans who haunt the stage door, although he’s found a feisty new one in Jane (Wilde), who isn’t so easily pushed around.

A bigger threat than boredom awaits outside.

Street magician Steve Gray (Carrey) dazzles tourists with dangerous feats that inspire awe, fear and upchucks. He bills himself as the Brain Rapist on his cable TV show.

He attracts the attention of Bally’s boss Doug Munny (Gandolfini), who never lets loyalty to his artists get in the way of making a few bucks.

Before you can drop the needle on yet another spin of Abracadabra, Burt and Anton are split, Gray is on the rise and something more than hocus pocus will be needed to make things right.

You can see where this is go-

ing, but by this point it’s too late for Burt or the movie to win back audience affections, on or off the screen.

He’s been too big of a jerk and his contrition is forced and insincere. The inevitable love story subplot is rushed and as fake as a Vegas come-on.

The film’s confusion of intentions continues until the very end, with a coda of a big magic trick that is meant to dazzle but instead appalls. Is audience abuse legal in Nevada?

The movie does prompt a few grim smiles, and they mainly come from Carrey.

He really goes for it as the fearless and insane Steve Gray, a guy who doesn’t just walk on hot coals, he sleeps on them. He’d have made for a much more compelling heel-to-real character arc than the one Carell travels.

“It’s not about pulling a rabbit out of your hat anymore. It’s about pulling your heart out of your chest,” Gray tells Burt.

He’s wrong. The real trick is finding your heart in the first place, a stunt The Incredible Burt Wonderstone fails to pull off.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

Screenings of Jackie Robinson movie ‘42’ to benefit Kansas City’s Negro Leagues museum THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is hosting an advance screening of an upcoming movie about Jackie Robinson, who broke major league baseball’s colour barrier.

Thomas Butch of the financial firm Waddell and Reed announced Wednesday that actors Harrison Ford and Andre Holland will be among those appearing at an April 11 screening of 42.

The film chronicles Robinson’s rise from the Negro Leagues’ Kansas City Monarchs in 1945 to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, when he won the inaugural Rookie of the Year award.

Robinson’s uniform No. 42 is retired through-

out baseball.

Waddell & Reed is presenting the advance screenings, which will

include a VIP reception with the actors a day before the movie’s official release.

Tickets to the screenings start at $42 with proceeds going to the museum.

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No amount of smoke and mirrors can hide the burst seams, frayed wires and bad-hearted humour of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.

A movie of clashing egos amongst Las Vegas magicians, it brings out the inner conjuror in all of us — but not for the reasons inPETER tended.

HOWELL You just wish you could wave a wand or snap your fingers to undo the waste of talent and to straighten out the muddled and just plain nasty narrative.

Could things go wrong when you have Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde and James Gandolfini in your cast?

They could go very wrong, when you don’t give them much of anything that’s particularly funny or magical to work with.

Directed by Don Scardino (TV’s 30 Rock) and scripted by Horrible Bosses screenwriters Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, Burt Wonderstone goes in more directions than a wayward white rabbit.

It’s part comedy, part drama, part romance, part bromance, part comeuppance, part redemption, part nostalgia trip, part social critique, partly sweet, partly gross . . . and a whole lot of nothing that really clicks.

Carell’s title role is a major hurdle.

He’s a creep for much of the film, and it’s hard for him to curdle his usual daffy charm.

His Burt Wonderstone is first seen as a child in 1982, as a nerdy, bullied and neglected kid, who even has to bake his own birthday cake.

He finds solace in the magic kit he receives as a gift, and quickly sets about learning the tricks of a legendary prestidigitator named Rance Holloway (Alan Arkin).

Burt bonds with fellow geek Anton Marvelton (Buscemi), an asthmatic child in need of testosterone and maybe also a hug. Burt and Anton become Vegas sensations, filling Bally’s for nightly shows that are followed by Burt’s nightly conquests of his latest female distraction.

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1821 — The North West Company agrees to merges with the Hudson’s Bay Company, effective June 1. The company is to run for 21 years under the name of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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Dallas, Redford go to Ottawa ATTEND OFFICIAL OPENING OF ALBERTA’S NEW OFFICE IN NATION’S CAPITAL

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Red Deer south MLA Cal Dallas shook a lot of hands Monday and Tuesday, as he and Premier Alison Redford brought an Alberta perspective to Ottawa.

Dallas, who is the province’s International and Intergovernmental Relations minister, joined Redford at the official opening of Alberta’s new office in the nation’s capital.

He said members of Parliament from across Canada — including Cal Dallas some ministers — were on hand for the event, as were 15 to 20 foreign ambassadors from Ottawa’s consular corp.

“There were a lot of positive comments,” he said, stressing the importance of Alberta having a permanent presence near Parlia-

ment.

It will make it easier to monitor federal policy initiatives and ensure Alberta’s point of view is considered, said Dallas, and to confer with MPs from this province.

And beyond Ottawa’s political base, there are a number of industry and not-forprofit associations based there, he noted.

“It really reinforced to me the value of having an easy point of contact for us to share information about perspectives and activities that are happening in Alberta.”

Alberta maintained an office in Ottawa until 1997, when it was closed as a costsaving measure.

“Since that time, we haven’t actually had a physical presence nor a designated representative,” said Dallas.

Redford also addressed the Economic Club of Canada while in Ottawa.

Dallas said she talked about the challenges of getting Alberta’s land-locked energy resources to market, and the province’s current financial challenges.

Dallas met with Canadian International Trade Minister Ed Fast, discussing the status of the Canada-Europe Comprehensive

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OTTAWA — A sudden $2.4-billion revision to Canada’s nuclear liabilities has crept up on Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and substantially deepened the deficit for the current fiscal year at a time when he is trying desperately to whittle it down. Analysts say there is probably enough wiggle room in the government numbers this year to absorb the $2.4 billion without throwing Flaherty’s longer-term deficit reduction plans too far off course.

Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. quietly announced Tuesday night that the expected long-term cost for cleaning up its nuclear program has surged to a total of $6 billion, up dramatically from the $3.6 billion currently on the books.

AECL said the increased liability will go straight to Ottawa’s bottom line, adding to the deficit for the 20122013 fiscal year. AECL said previous estimates were out of date and the costs of disposing of radioactive waste over the next 70 years have climbed.

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Economic and Trade Agreement and the Keystone XL pipeline project.

“I’m guessing that we probably talked to another dozen members of Parliament just yesterday (Tuesday) as well.”

Dallas said the message that Redford delivered was related to the importance of collaboration between Alberta and Ottawa, and between the provinces, when it comes to issues like a national energy strategy and foreign trade.

He acknowledged that the Keystone pipeline was a dominant topic of conversation, but pointed out that it’s only one piece of a bigger puzzle.

Dallas also discussed Alberta’s commitment to reviewing the province’s climate change policy — a process that’s already underway.

“Clearly what we’ve acknowledged is that we recognize the need to play a contributing role to climate change mitigation and to maintain our social licence to market these energy products.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Bernier opposes Flaherty’s ‘dictating’ to businesses

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Not everyone in the Conservative cabinet is backing Jim Flaherty’s latest intervention in the mortgage market.

Small Business Minister Maxime Bernier says he believes the finance minister overstepped his bounds by having his office phone Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) and ask they withdraw their discount on five-year mortgages to 2.89 per cent from 3.09.

Bernier told reporters Wednesday he would not have done it.

“Me, personally, I would not dictate to businesses what prices to decide,” he said.

“It’s the market. It’s supply and demand that decides the prices.

“It is the case for interest rates, it is the case for other products too.”

In the House of Commons later, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair questioned which minister — Bernier or Flaherty — speaks for the government.

“Which minister has the prime minister’s confidence, the minister of small business or the minister of finance?”

OTTAWA — A senior European Union official says he hopes his continent’s free trade deal with Canada will be final by mid year.

Roland Schafer, the Americas director of the European External Action Service, said that’s when he expects Europe’s major free trade talks with the United States to begin.

Schafer said that doesn’t necessarily mean the CanadaEU deal would be consigned to the back burner. But his remarks suggested that European Commission negotiators could soon become preoccupied with their American counterparts.

“The big issue for the next two years is going to be EU-U.S. negotiations,” Schafer told reporters on Wednesday, after meeting Canadian officials the previous day.

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Tracy Katt, owner of Cherry Bomb Hair Lounge in Red Deer, styles a model in Toronto during the city’s World Fashion Week. Katt is a member of the Redken 5th Avenue NYC hairstylist team, which was expected to work on more than 500 heads for 28 shows this week.

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BRIEFS Multi-family building approved Red Deer’s municipal planning commission has approved plans for a multi-family building in Highland Green, despite objections from nearby residents.

The application, which was made by Cognidyn Engineering & Design on behalf of the developer, contemplates the construction of an eight-unit, two-storey townhouse complex at 25 Howarth St. It would be north of the 48-unit Highwood Apartments building, with the lot to be subdivided to allow for the second building.

Three letters of objections received by the city cited concerns about increased traffic, parking

congestion, loss of trees, dense development and reduced property values. City staff responded that traffic would increase only minimally, parking would be within bylaw requirements, no large trees would be lost and there is ample green space in the area.

The commission approved the application unanimously.

Sunnybrook land subdivided Red Deer’s municipal planing commission has approved the subdivision of five acres of undeveloped land in Sunnybrook South.

A total of 55 multi-family residential lots will result, as well as two public utility lots.

The affected parcel is west of 40th Avenue and north of Living Stones Church, with an existing access road to the church to be preserved and registered on title.

The Sunnybrook South neighbourhood is being developed by

Prime Minister Stephen Harper did not respond directly but did appear to echo Flaherty’s justification for intervening.

“The fact is mortgage rates are lower than they’ve ever before been in Canadian history under our government,” Harper told the Commons.

“At the same time, we want to ensure that mortgages remain affordable and stable and that the market stays stable and affordable in the long run for Canadian families.”

Flaherty first came under attack Tuesday from opposition leaders who accused him of interfering with decisions of private businesses acting under the rules he set and of making it more expensive for Canadians to purchase a home.

In a statement, Manulife said it had restored the higher rate “after consulting with the Department of Finance.”

It was not the first time Flaherty has intervened in the financial sector.

Earlier this month, the minister personally phoned the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) to complain about its decision to lower the five-year rate to 2.99 per cent.

Natives vow to stop oil sands pipelines

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS An alliance of First Nations leaders is preparing to fight proposed new pipelines in the courts and through unspecified direct action.

Native leaders from Canada and the United States were on Parliament Hill on Wednesday to underline opposition to both the Northern Gateway and Keystone XL pipelines.

The first would tie the Alberta oil sands to the West Coast, while the second would send bitumen to refineries on the American Gulf Coast.

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said the federal government is consulting with First Nations, and is ready to hear their concerns.

“We’re making every effort to respond to the concerns we have heard on the West Coast,” he said after a caucus meeting.

“I’ve had quite a few conversations with aboriginal leaders and aboriginal people.

And I’ve found those conversations very constructive. They want to do the best for their communities and we want to do the best for their communi-

ties as well. So I remain very hopeful.” Some of the chiefs brushed off the government’s appointment this week of a special envoy to look at tensions between natives and the energy industry.

Vancouver-based lawyer Doug Eyford is to focus on energy infrastructure in Western Canada, but some native leaders say he has no credibility.

He is to examine First Nations concerns about the troubled Northern Gateway proposal, as well as the development of liquid natural gas plants, marine terminals and other energy infrastructure in British Columbia and Alberta.

He will discuss environmental protection, jobs and economic development, and First Nations rights to a share of the wealth from natural resources.

“He’s going to be reaching out to find out more about their interests and their concerns and to look for ways that resource development can help improve the lives of aboriginals, create more employment, create more opportunities for communities,” Oliver said.

City looking at traffic issue created by home-based businesses The City of Red Deer may rethink an unofficial policy governing the traffic that home-based businesses can generate.

The issue came up at the city’s municipal planning commission meeting on Wednesday, when approval was issued for a homebased hair salon in Archibald Crescent.

One of the conditions recommended by city staff was that the salon serve no more than 10 customers a week — a standard requirement for such applications.

Jim Marke, a citizen representative on the commission, questioned this restriction

because it’s not stipulated in Red Deer’s land use bylaw. Other commission members agreed.

“It’s very arbitrary, in my mind,” said Coun. Cindy Jefferies, suggesting that a 10-customer limit could be too restrictive for some businesses.

City staff pointed out that the condition was one that the commission had consistently imposed in the past, and is now used when the Inspections and Licensing Department deals with applications for homebased businesses.

Mayor Morris Flewwelling expressed

reservations about adding a customer limit to the land use bylaw, explaining that this would tie the commission’s hands when its dealing with specific applications.

Coun. Paul Harris suggested that the city’s policy concerning home-based businesses be reviewed, with consideration given to the purpose and value of such enterprises.

He recommended that ventures like home-based music lessons be included.

The commission agreed to refer the matter to city council for consideration.

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MARKETS Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.46 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 43.05 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 43.63 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 69.99 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.02 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 50.06

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Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.39 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 70.19 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.17 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.08 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 13.20 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.36 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 53.44 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.99 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.94

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 103.00 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 88.40 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.09 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.73 Cdn. National Railway . 101.41 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 132.00 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 76.60

Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.70 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.30 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 33.44 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 47.07 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.89 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.54 General Motors Co. . . . . 29.20 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.58 Research in Motion. . . . . 16.53

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Signs that the U.S. economy is continuing to head towards a full recovery helped boost North American markets to a higher close Wednesday.

The S&P/TSX composite rose 52.68 points to 12,826.55 while the TSX Venture Exchange slid 0.54 points to 1,105.97.

The Canadian dollar was up 0.15 of a cent at 97.52 cents US. The U.S. Federal Reserve said that although the economy has strengthened in the past few months, special measures still need to be taken to ensure that the unemployment rate continues to drop.

As a result, the Fed said it would keep interest rates at record lows until unemployment falls to 6.5 per cent, something it doesn’t forecast happening until at least 2015. In February, the U.S. unemployment rate was down to 7.7 per cent.

The U.S. central banking system also plans on continuing to buy $85 billion a month in bonds indefinitely to keep long-term borrowing costs down.

“The Fed is not only keeping its overnight interest rates low but it’s also buying assets as a way to inject money into the economy and push longer-term rates lower,” said Craig Fehr, a market strategist with Edward Jones in St. Louis, Mo. “Our view is that the ultimate withdrawal of monetary policy stimulus from the Fed is going to be a graduated process, where they first reduce asset purchases, ultimately concluding those purchases and, in the longer term, raising the short-term interest rate.”

Fehr say the cautious outlook shows that it sees a rebound but is still reluctant to withdraw all stimulus.

“The fed does see some improvement in the economy but not enough to take its foot off the pedal,” he said.

One of the reasons may be that it doesn’t want a repeat of the last three years, where the economy looked like it was turning a corner at the beginning of the year but then did not meet expectations later on.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrials was up 55.91 points to 14,511.73. The Nasdaq was ahead 25.09 points at 3,254.19 and the S&P 500 index gained 10.37 to 1,558.71.

In commodities, the April crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange jumped 80 cents to US$92.96 a barrel. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) was up 34 cents, or 1.02 per cent at C$33.62 per share.

The May copper contract gained 0.4 cents to settle at US$3.446 a pound. Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) rose 72 cents, or 2.53 per cent, to C$29.17.

April bullion fell $3.80 to US$1,607.50 an ounce. Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) edged down half a cent a cent to C$29.59.

Shares in gold-producer Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX:ARZ) were the most heavily traded stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange, down 0.67 per cent to $4.45 on a volume of 22,814,226 shares. the heavy trading came a day after Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI) dropped its hostile takeover bid due to a $27.2-million break fee that would have had to be paid to white knight Hecla Mining.

Late Tuesday, Vancouver-based Aurizon said it stood by the $4.75 per share offer from Hecla over Alamos’ earlier bid of $4.65 and urged shareholders to approve the deal at its next meeting.

The second-highest traded company, BlackBerry (TSX:BB), formerly known as Research in Motion, rose $1.11, or 7.2 per cent, to $16.53 on 13.1 million shares.

Meanwhile, European markets saw gains Wednesday, possibly signalling that recent fears over the financial crisis in Cyprus may have been initially overblown.

Germany’s DAX closed up 0.68 per cent at 8,002.97 while the CAC40 in France rose 1.43 per cent to 3,829.56.

Meanwhile, Cypriot markets remain closed alongside banks until at least next week.

If Cyprus doesn’t work out a way to get the money it needs to qualify for an international bailout, the banks could fail, fuelling financial chaos that could eventually cause the country to leave the euro.

That’s a scenario European policy-makers want to avoid for fear that an exit by one country — even one with a tiny economy like Cyprus — could spell the eventual end of the currency.

“Obviously, Cyprus in and of itself does not represent a tipping point for the global economy or the financials in Europe,” Fehr said.

In the U.K., the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares fell 8.62 points to 6,432.70, after seeing upward movement in the morning.

On Wednesday, the country’s Conservative government unveiled a tough budget that forecasted a possible third recession in a little more than four years.

George Osborne, Britain’s finance minister, also says his growth forecast for this year is 0.6 per cent — half the previous estimate. He lowered the 2014 growth estimate to 1.8 per cent, down from the previous two per cent prediction.

On Thursday, investors in Canada will be watching as the federal government delivers its annual budget after markets close.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s eighth budget is not expected to contain any new spending programs as Ottawa continues to grapple with balancing its books within two years.

cent Euro — US$1.2941, up 0.54 of a cent Oil futures: US$92.96 per barrel, up 80 cents (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,607.50 per oz., down $3.80 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $30.655 per oz., down 19.7 cents $985.56 kg., down $6.33

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,826.55 up 52.68 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,105.97 down 0.54 point TSX 60 — 737.56 up 3.92 points Dow — 14,511.73 up 55.91 points S&P 500 — 1,558.71 up 10.37 points Nasdaq — 3,254.19 up 25.09 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 97.52 cents US, up 0.15 of a cent Pound — C$1.5491, down 0.16 of a cent Euro — C$1.3270, up 0.35 of a

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 29.59 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.76 First Quantum Minerals . 20.92 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 33.59 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.93 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 70.68 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 8.13 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 41.25 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 29.17 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 27.19 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 37.28 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 44.95 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.66 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 49.22 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 33.62

Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.52 Canyon Services Group. 10.85 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.67 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.700 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.92 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.99 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.63 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 39.44 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 43.27 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 3.02 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.53 Penn West Energy . . . . . 11.97 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 1.100 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.90 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.04 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.39 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.34

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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.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to

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CAIRNS Donald 1928 - 2013 Mr. Donald Malcolm Cairns of Red Deer passed away at Bethany CollegeSide on Monday, March 18, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Don was born in Huntingdon, Quebec on November 6, 1928. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lottie of 60 years, his children Diane (George) Stasyk, Doug (Donna) Cairns, Dave (Lynn) Cairns, Monica Olsen and Pam (Larry) Corsiatto, thirteen grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, his sister Helen Munro of Huntingdon and sister-in-law Ida Lemke of Edmonton. In honor of Don, a memorial service will take place at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Don Hennig officiating. Memorial donations in Don’s name may be made directly to Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913-50th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4C4 or the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

403.340.4040

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READ Lena May May 11, 1911 - March 1, 2013 Lena Read (Pearson) was the youngest child born to David and Jessie Pearson.

She was the first white baby girl born in Bashaw. She graduated from Bashaw High School and went to work as a telephone operator in the Bashaw Telephone office.

On October 17, 1939 Lena and Stephen Read were married in the Anglican Church in Rimbey by her brother Reverend Leslie Pearson. Lena lived in Bashaw until her passing.

She is survived by her three children: Dr. Stanley Read ( C l e m ) o f To r o n t o , Ly n n (Mary) Read of Eckville and Joan Kuss of Grande Prairie; seven grandchildren: Ken (Alison) Kuss, Michael (Kristine) Kuss, April (Dwight) Schmitz, Stephen (Lisa) Kuss, Tonya (Dan) Potvin, Brandi (Jon) Parsons and Darren Read; nine greatgrandchildren: Shaela Schmitz, Courtney Schmitz, Zoe Kuss, Hope Parsons, Ava Parsons, Dominic Potvin, Addyson Kuss, Kelly Kuss and Xavier Kuss. She is also survived by one sister-in-law Ada Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. Lena was a very active member of the Anglican Church, WA and Eastern Star. She was a kind and loving woman and a good friend to all. She lived a very long and wonderful life and will be missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Stephen in 1990, sister Bette and brothers Leslie, Jack, Stan and Reg. A Memorial Service will be held later in the spring.

Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the Bashaw Cemetery Fund at the Town Office or any charity of your choice.

To express condolences to Lena’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To BASHAW FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ 780.372.2353

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CORDON NOEL JOHN (1956 - 2013) Noel John Cordon, formerly of Eckville, Alberta, died on March 17, 2013 at his home in Hayward, California. Noel was born on December 10, 1956 to Hazel and Bill Cordon in Eckville. He was predeceased by his father Bill Cordon, who died in 2005, and is mourned by his mother Hazel of Eckville; his sister and brother-in-law Nora and Florian Hiebert of Red Deer; eldest brother Robert Cordon of Eckville; his sister Sandra Cordon of Rome, Italy; and his youngest brother Kelly Cordon of Sylvan Lake. Noel is also mourned by his partner John Piekarczyk of Hayward, California; his nephew Laverne Hiebert of Calgary; and niece Shannon Hiebert of Langley, British Columbia.

Noel attended school in Eckville, and lived for more than 30 years in the San Francisco Bay-area of California, and was especially devoted to his Scottish terriers, McIntosh and Barnabus. A funeral mass in memory of Noel Cordon will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Noel’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

PARENT Bertha 1919 - 2013 Bertha Parent passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Bertha lived 93 full years and was sustained by her strong faith and her love for her six children and her grandchildren. In honor of Bertha’s life, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508 - 48A Avenue, Red Deer on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 11: 30 a.m. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Cremation arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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GILCHRIST Barbara Jean June 8, 1948 - March 13, 2013 It is with extreme sorrow that we say farewell to a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Barbara passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice with three generations of Gilchrist guys by her side on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Barb was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on June 8, 1948 and resided there until moving to Red Deer in 1986. Although we take comfort in knowing that her brave and courageous battle has ended, she will be lovingly remembered and terribly missed by her husband and best friend; Ian Gilchrist o f R e d D e e r, s o n ; To d d , daughter-in-law; Judy, and grandchildren; Connor and Madison of Sherwood Park, a very special niece; Holly Stockall (Travis Revitt) of Calgary, and step-daughter; Jackie (James) Goby and their children Ben and Karlee of Avonlea and Regina, Saskatchewan. Also left to mourn Barb’s loss are her very special friends; Kim Courte, Delinda Olsen and Kathryn Goertzen, who stood by her through thick and thin.

Barb will forever be remembered by all who knew her and for her great outlook on life and the positive attitude she had towards any obstacles that were thrown at her. Barb was predeceased by her father; Edwin Stockall in 1957, mother; Isabella Stockall in 1994 and brother; Bob Stockall in 2007. Barb’s family would truly like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at the Central Alberta Cancer Centre for years of treatment and understanding, and the very understanding and caring staff at the Red Deer Hospice for the comfort afforded to Barb during her short stay there. In honor of Barb’s life, a celebration will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

As a gesture of gratitude for the excellent care provided to Barb, memorial donations may be made directly to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, 3942 - 50A Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 4E7 or the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6.

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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Obituaries SCHWEITZER Judy (neé Amy) 1956 - 2013 On Friday, March 15, 2013, Judy Schweitzer lost her battle with ALS at her home at the age of 56 years.

Judy was born in Grenfell, Saskatchewan. It was here that she first learned to curl, which became a great passion of hers. She also enjoyed her work as a Registered Nurse, starting in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, then on to Regina, Saskatchewan, then finally to Red Deer, where she worked for 30 years. In December 2008, Judy was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). This was devastating to her, as it meant it would be the end of her curling. She spent her remaining years at home where she would have the ability to spend her time with family and friends. Her family and friends were always there and were very important to her - no matter how poorly she felt, she always had a smile for them.

Apart from curling and work, Judy enjoyed camping with her family, baking, knitting and crocheting. Judy’s family wished to extend a special “Thank You” to Dr. Mulder and the ALS Society of Alberta, as well as to Jane and Sherry for the excellent care provided to Judy over the past three years.

Judy will forever be lovingly remembered by her husband Greg Schweitzer, son Ryan Schweitzer, daughter Carrie (Steve) Mello, and granddaughter Faith, all of Red Deer.

Judy will also be sorely missed by her mother Margaret Amy, brothers Jack (Gwen) Amy of Grenfell, Saskatchewan and Doug (Linda) Amy of Regina, Saskatchewan and sisters Pat Wolensky of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Edyth (Floyd) Werth of Grenfell, Saskatchewan, and Donna (Allan) Schick of Regina, Saskatchewan. Judy was predeceased by her father Edwin Amy, sister Sharon Amy and brother Geoff Amy. In commemoration of Judy’s life, a Funeral Service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Those wishing to pay their respects to Judy are invited to do so on Monday, March 25, 2013 between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Memorial donations in Judy’s name may be made directly to the ALS Society of Alberta, Suite 400, 320-23rd Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2S 0J2. In memory of Judy, a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home Memorial Tree Park, Gasoline Alley, Red Deer. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

SEYMOUR Dolly 1936 - 2013 Dolly Seymour of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, March 18, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Dolly was born in Chatham Head, Northumberland County, New Brunswick on April 13, 1936. Dolly will be terribly missed by her daughter Sherry Yeomans and granddaughter Caitlin Sheridan, both of Red Deer.

Dolly was predeceased by her son Sheldon Seymour in 2007 and husband George Seymour in 2011. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division, 200 - 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Cremation arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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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.

In Memoriam 403.340.4040 JAMES HULETT BEGGS Jan. 17, 1926 - Mar. 21, 2012 In loving memory of James.

A year has come and gone but the pain of losing you goes on. Forever in our hearts.

Deeply loved, sadly missed.

Betty, Sandy, Dave, Rob and families

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KARATE KIDS

Cheney Karate Studios, Red Deer’s most trusted name in Martial Arts is now accepting registration for all adult & children’s programs starting April, 2013.

Enrollment is limited.

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Coming Events

Easter Holiday Hours & Deadlines The Red Deer Advocate’s Office & Phones Closed Good Friday March 29, 2013 Deadline for: Sat. March 30 Sun. March 31 Mon. April 1 is Thurs. March 28 at 5 p.m Classifieds 309-3300 Have a safe & Happy Holiday

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Tar-ific Construction offers a fast pace working environment. We are looking for a friendly, energetic individual to join our team in a full time position.

Qualifications: Knowledgeable in Payroll, A/P and benefits.

Experience in Abacus accounting, spreadsheeting and Microsoft office would be an asset.

Please email resumes to info@tarific.ca

Dental

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

RDA II / Administrator required in Red Deer. Are you looking for a change?

Full Time? Part Time?

Would you like to work for a nice relaxed dentist in a beautiful modern and comfortable office environment? Mon-Fri no evenings or weekends great hours and co-workers. If this is something you are interested in please fax your resume 403 340-2160 we look forward to hearing from you!

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IMMEDIATE OPENING for F/T DENTAL ASSISTANT. Must be a member of the College of Alberta Dental Assistants. Please drop off resume ATT’N: Marina at Bower Dental Centre OR EMAIL RESUME: marina@bowerdental.com

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CCCSI is hiring sanitation workers for the afternoon and evening shifts. Get paid weekly, $14.22/hr.

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HOWARD & COMPANY Real Estate Appraisers requires a F/T Office Assistant. Experience in MS Office and office skills are an asset.

Please send resumes to: davidhorn@ howardandcompany.com or drop off at Unit 906, Second floor, Parkland Mall, Red Deer.

403-343-7000.

SULLY CHAPMAN BEATTIE LLP

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

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Junior Software Developer -Red Deer based software company seeking FT developer. For further info and to apply, please visit us at www.visual-eyes.ca You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Professionals

PART TIME HEALTH CARE AID

The Redwoods Retirement community is currently seeking an HCA to provide skilled and caring personal care to our residents. This position offers PT hours on a rotating schedule. If you have experience in care, have a friendly, organized manner, we are looking for you. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Forward resume to Holly Matthews, Health Manager lpn@theredwoods.ca or in person at: 6 Daykin Street Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3P9

1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad.

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

SERVICE RIG

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

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

URS FLINT TUBULAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES requires Tubing Inspection operator, manual lathe operator, loader operator and Shop & Yard Laborers. Exp. an asset but will train to suit.

Competitive wages and benefits. Apply w/resume to: 4115 Henry St. (Blindman Industrial Park)

WE are looking for Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick and Floor hands for the Red Deer area.

Please contact Steve Tiffin at stiffin@galleonrigs.com or (403) 358-3350 fax (403) 358-3326

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to help implement & maintain safety programs.

Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca

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Looking for Part/Full Time BARTENDER/SERVER. Apply with resume to 3811 40 Ave, Red Deer

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Trades

Moody's Equipment is a progressive agricultural and construction equipment dealership with locations in Calgary, High River, Olds, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Kindersley, Unity and Perdue. Since our first dealership in Perdue, Saskatchewan in 1964 we have maintained a high focus on taking care of our customers and people.

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BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

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To provide Food & Beverage service, handle cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

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$11/hr To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean floors.

Assist in prep.

All positions are Shift Work & Weekends.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool etc.

Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety stardands $14.00/hr.

All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Parkland Mall FOOD ATTENDANT F.T. SHIFT WORK, $11.00/hr.

Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 POST-TIME LOUNGE is now accepting resumes for cooks. Days, evenings wknds and holidays $14.70/hr. 40 hrs. per wk. .

Email hr att’n: arni_una@yahoo.ca RED STAR IS NOW accepting applications for kitchen helper, days, evenings, wknds and holidays. $11.41 per hr.

40 hrs. per wk.

Email hr att’n arni_una@yahoo.ca Buying or Selling your home?

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SUNSHINE Family Restaurant - F/T Kitchen Helper. $11.41/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Email: janegosselin@telus.net

Sales & Distributors

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Sunchild First Nation School

Is seeking a term position teacher to teach the following subjects: Calm 20, Senior PE, Foods, Computers 7 and 8.

Please email resumes to collicutts@yahoo.ca Position to start immediately. Any questions can be directed to the principal, Susan Collicutt at 403-989-3476

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CANUCK FRAMING is hiring all framers with 1 year+ exp. in commercial or residential framing.

Top Wages to Top Guys.

Transportation a Must.

Call James at 403-872-0159 CONNELLY IND. INSULATION is seeking ticketed Alberta Asbestos workers and Mechanical Commercial Insulators. Email resume to: info@ connellyinsulation.com

CONNELLY INDUSTRIAL INSULATION is seeking ticketed Alberta Asbestos workers and Mechanical Commercial Insulators. Email resume to: info@ connellyinsulation.com Eagle Builders is expanding its facility to double production. We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

* Concrete Finishers * General Labourers Top Wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included. Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www. eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403 885 5516 or e-mail: HR@eaglebuilders.ca.

Furix Energy Inc is hiring for the following positions Journeyman and Apprentice Pipefitters Skilled Labourers Sandblasters Industrial Coaters and Painters Apprentice Welders Journeymen welders with CWB and 400BBL tank manufacturing experience.

Please email your resumes to Darryl@furixenergy.com or fax to 403-348-8109.

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! LICENSED mechanic for truck maintenance on 20 truck fleet. Reply to Box 1036, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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

MECHANICAL FOREMAN NEEDED FOR SHOP IN LACOMBE. Duties include: Servicing diesel company vehicles and fabricating. Please fax resume to: 403-342-7447.

ALSO ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR PERSON(S) EXPERIENCED WITH:

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1-403-729-2396 Please email along with resume all safety tickets and trade tickets Please specify which position you’re applying for.

STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop.

MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913

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Please call 403-843-4383

IS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR THE UPCOMING TURNAROUND SEASON

We are currently recruiting for the position of: Branch/Sales Manager Olds, Alberta We Offer: • Excellent wages • Bonus structure • Training and development programs • Annual performance reviews • Annual salary review • Bereavement pay • Comprehensive health benefits -medical -prescription -dental • Health travel insurance • Group life insurance • Educational assistance program • Company matching Deferred Profit Sharing • RRSP plan • 3 week's vacation per year to start Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter In text format to: careers@moodys,e qulpment.com

Teachers/ Tutors

Cook

$14.00/HR. To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM TANKMASTER RENTALS ATTENDANT requires CLASS 1 BED * Clean and vacuum rooms TRUCK Operators for public areas pool etc.

Central Alberta. Competi* Replenish amenities, tive wages and benefits. linens & towels m.morton@tankmaster.ca * Adhere to Holiday Inn or fax 403-340-8818 safety standards Start your career! $ 14.00/hr See Help Wanted All positions are Shift Work & weekends Fax resume 780 - 702-5051

PART/FULL TIME COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave.

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Restaurant/ Hotel

860

BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators.

We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net 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

Business Opportunities

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Join Distinctly Tea in the high growth & high margin retail loose leaf tea industry. Steve@fylypchuk.com

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in Timberlands Area Talson Place, Thomas Place Trimble Place, Traptow Place Timberstone Way $152/mo.

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

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in Clearview Area Castle Crsc.

Clark Crsc. & Crawford St. $155/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

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317 Are you our next store manager? We are searching high and low for an honest, friendly, service-minded individual to fill the role of General Manager for West Park Market.

This position oversees operations for a wellestablished, fast-paced, neighbourhood food store/ bakery. To apply, email your resume to westparkmarket@gmail. com or drop it off in person at #110 - 3722 57 Avenue, Red Deer, AB. No phone calls please.

Arnett & Burgess Pipeliners is seeking a

General Maintenance Worker for our Blackfalds office.

General office/shop/yard upkeep. P/T Flexible hours. Phone: 403.290.7800. Email: HR@ ABPIPELINERS.COM.

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

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Carriers Needed 4 days/wk Flyers & Sun. Life IN PINES Patterson Cres. & Pamley Ave. Piper Dr. & Pennington Cres.

Pallo, Payne & Parsons Cl. Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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

F/T & P/T sales position.

HALLMARK CARDS BOWER MALL Bring resume when applying.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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

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

ANDERS AREA Adams Close/ Adair Ave. BOWER AREA Baile Close Boyce St./ Byer Close Barrett Dr/ Beatty Crsc..

Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St INGLEWOOD AREA

Illingworth Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Dr SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Crsc VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Valentine Crsc.

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Currently seeking Newspaper carrier for morning delivery 6 DAYS PER WK. ( Monday - Saturday) in the town of Olds Earn $500+ for hour and a half per day.

Must have own vehicle.

18+ Needed ASAP Call Quitcy 403-314-4316 qmacaulay@ reddeer advocate.com GRAYSON EXCAVATING LTD. requires experienced foremen, pipelayers, equipment operators, Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers for installation of deep utilities (water and sewer). Fax resume to (403)782-6846 or e-mail to: info@ graysonexcavating.com LIVE in caretaker req’d. for 13 unit condo in Red Deer.

Contact Deb 403-341-5606 MEGA CRANES is looking for a YARD person with Class 1. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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.

Application Closing Date: March 21, 2013.

Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to: 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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Oilfield

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

requires

SCRAPER OPERATORS Earthworks Division We require individuals with push pull experience, grade knowledge & able to work well with others for work in the Central AB area.

Top wages paid based on knowledge & experience Career advancement opportunities Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

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NKorea blamed for network crash in SKorea SEOUL, South Korea — A cyberattack caused computer networks at major South Korean banks and top TV broadcasters to crash simultaneously Wednesday, paralyzing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of North Korean involvement.

Screens went blank at 2 p.m. (0500 GMT), the staterun Korea Information Security Agency said, and more than seven hours later some systems were still down.

Police and South Korean officials couldn’t immediately determine responsibility and North Korea’s state media made no immediate comments on the shutdown. But some experts suspected a cyberattack orchestrated by Pyongyang. The rivals have exchanged threats amid joint U.S.-South Korean military drills and in the wake of U.N. sanctions meant to punish North Korea over its nuclear test last month.

The network paralysis took place just days after North Korea accused South Korea and the U.S. of staging a cyberattack that shut down its websites for two days last week. Loxley Pacific, the Thailand-based Internet service provider, confirmed the North Korean outage but did not say what caused it.

The South Korean shutdown did not affect government agencies or potential targets such as power plants or transportation systems, and there were no immediate reports that bank customers’ records were compromised, but the disruption froze part of the country’s commerce.

Some customers were unable to use the debit or credit cards that many rely on more than cash.

At one Starbucks in downtown Seoul, customers

LOOKER OFFICE FURNITURE

is looking for an OFFICE FURNITURE INSTALLER If you have a clean drivers licence, are hard working, flexible and have a positive attitude this job could be for you.

Team work and a great work ethic is a must! This full-time position is for install and delivery of commercial furniture.

Please email resume to ac@lookeroffice.ca

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Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

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

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of:

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

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

THE BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE is looking for F/T Customer Service person for shift work. Please apply in person, Hwy. 11 West.

No phone calls please.

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold!

Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook 1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

Please contact QUITCY

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

RED DEER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE POSITION Own transportation, regular hrs., competitive wages.

Fax 1-403-206-7430

(across from Totem)

OVER 60 items of ladies clothing, like new, size 12 petite, $100 takes all, obo 403-343-8916 WOMEN’S suede jacket, chocolate brown, size L , good condition, $40, Box of ladies clothing, size 8-10, good quality, $20; 403-314-9603 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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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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Household Furnishings

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

TO GIVE AWAY Working older style 32”, T.V. with stand.

Attractive set!

GONE!

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

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1998 RCMP Royal Canadian mint coin collection; 1999 Royal Canadian; $50/ea. 403-885-5720

1900

920

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

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

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

Household Appliances

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Wanted To Buy

1930

WANTED a good used behind the ear hearing aid.

403-346-4581

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L AW N M O W E R , b a t t e r y FREE operated, mulcher straight for all Albertans cut, 18” cutting span, batCentral Alberta’s Largest teries not incl. asking $45, exc. cond, Car Lot in Classifieds 403-227-2653

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TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

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APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042 GE DRYER $50 403-347-1501

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2100

Livestock

Quality Polled Black Simmental yearling bulls.

Raised for calving ease and performance. Semen tested and guaranteed.

Twin Chief Simmentals 403-508-0936

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

MORRISROE, 5 bdrm., fully developed walk to all schools. $369,900.

403-347-3228

CLASSIFICATIONS

BRAND NEW legal upper suite in Sylvan Lake. Avail.

Apr. 1, 3 bdrms., 2 baths, 6 appls., deck, walk-in closet, laundry/storage rm., sep. meters, no pets, n/s, $1300. rent/dd. 1 yr. lease.

403-887-7047

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

Houses/ Duplexes

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

Beauty/ Cosmetic

1040

EYELASH EXTENSIONS - 1 FREE FILL! 587-876-4711

Contractors

1100

BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

COUNTERTOPS

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648

1165

EDEN

587-877-7399 10am-midnight EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages 598-3049 www.eroticasplaymates.net LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Handyman Services

1200

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

Massage Therapy

1280

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

Massage Therapy

1280

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE

Feeling overwhelmed?

Hard work day? Come in and let us pamper you.

Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave.(rear entrance if necessary) www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels.

403-986-6686

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5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

Gentle Touch Massage

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

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

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

LINDA’S CHINESE MASSAGE

COUPLES SPECIAL

2nd person is 1/2 price.

Open daily 9 am-9 pm.

403-986-1550 #3 4820-47 Ave

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Moving & Storage

IN WEST PARK

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

PET FRIENDLY Townhouse In Eastview

Clean 3 bdrms,1.5 bath, 5 appls. Yard, Deck & finished bsm’t. Only preapproved pets. No smoking. $1335 & UTIL; SD $1335; Avail APRIL 1st.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554

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Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Mauricia 403-340-0225

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Suites

1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, $740/mo. Avail. immed.

Incl. most utils, no pets.

Call 403-886-5288 LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

Manufactured Homes

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, n/s . No pets.

403-596-2444

Mobile Lot

3190

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

homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Houses For Sale

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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 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com Mason Martin Homes has

8 Brand New Homes starting at $188,900 Call for more info 403-588-2550

www.laebon.com

Laebon Homes 346-7273

3040

Personal Services

1315

SPECIALIZING in reuniting loved ones back to stay.

Stops divorce 100% guaranteed. Call toll free 1-888-382-4111

Seniors’ Services

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ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as roof snow removal, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring Call James 403- 341-0617 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

Call 403-346-7777 Better For Cheaper with a Low Price Guarantee. helpinghandshomesupport.com

has relocated to

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Manufactured Homes

MUST SELL

By Owner.

Mauricia 403-340-0225

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Lots For Sale

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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

2006 CHEVY Silverado.

186,000 km. Exc. cond. $5700 obo. 403-392-1313

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

Fifth Wheels

Pinnacle Estates

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

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wheels

Cars

5030

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

2007 MONTE Carlo SS WANTED FREE REMOVAL 5.3L, 71,000 kms, loaded of unwanted cars and $16,500 403-346-3844 trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, 2007 MAZDA 6 GT sport, call 403-396-8629 fully loaded, leather, heated seats, new front windshield, new brakes, Car/Truck command start, winter & summer tires, very clean, Rental must sell, moving out of c o u n t r y, $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 o b o 2000 PONTIAC Grand Am 2 dr. clean 403-318-3040 403-346-9214

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Renter’s Special FREE Cable

Public Notices

2 & 3 bedroom

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PUBLIC NOTICE

modular/mobile homes

Red Deer Airport Authority Annual Public Meeting

in pet friendly park

Starting at

www.lansdowne.ca

1993 ALJO 25’ 5th wheel trailer, $5000 obo 403-556-5456

REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585

Sharon (403) 340-0225

Date: May 1, 2013 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: Air Spray Operations Facility, Red Deer Airport, Springbrook, AB

/month

Mauricia (403) 340-0225

5110

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519

20,000with Intro

950

2004 DURAMAX, loaded.

Has been an RV truck.

403-391-6485

4 SUMMER TIRES, had on Tiburon bought new SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, Well priced. Good location. in June 2012, ( drove for 4-1/2 mos., ) asking 403-896-3553 $199.99.

Phone 403-309-4226 after 4 p.m.

5000-5300

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable

$

2010 SIERRA ext/cab 4x4, 5.3L 6 spd, auto, $15,500 403-346-9816

BRAND NEW SECONDARY SUITE HOME. 403-588-2550

$

www.lansdowne.ca

5050

4090

CLASSIFICATIONS

$

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

At

www.garymoe.com

279139 CENTRAL AB ACREAGE Exc. Location. Less than 2 miles from Alix. Beautiful bungalow w/many upgrades SUV's incl. underfloor heat in bsmt. & on demand hot water system. 5 yr. old, 5 bdrm. home 1999 MB-ML430 full load, on 36+/- acres of cultivated $9000 obo, BC vehicle land & has a lease revenue 403-556-5456 of approx $3100. $495,000.

Call George, 780-608-6555 Listing # S-37, Linview Realty

Income Property

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Newly Renovated Mobile Home Only

1300

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MORRISROE MANOR

A MUST SEE!

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Escorts

ACREAGE, LAKE KOOCANUSSA, $79,900 403-227-5132

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 1010

3020

Acreages

5030

Cars

4 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage $1695 mo.

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

403-782-7156 357-7465 Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852 MAIN FLOOR SUITE

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Accounting

4020

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park.

403-350-1620 Gloria

Manufactured Homes AGRICULTURAL

Houses For Sale

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Townhouses

Collectors' Items

3060

Suites

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

2 bdrms, 1 bath, 3 appls.

Shared laundry. Fenced yard w/garage. Adults only.

FURNACE fillter, (Dust No pets. No smoking. eater) electrostatic $1325 INCL UTIL; SD washable, asking $80; $1325; Avail APRIL 1st.

403-227-2653 Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403 396 9554 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS Condos/

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

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

2140

Horses

DRESSER w/mirror, $80; matching chest of drawes, $50, call 403-347-3101

Travel Homestead Firewood Packages

LOGS

1720

DBLE boxspring and mattress, bought 2 yrs ago used 6 mos., $200, 403-347-3101

AFFORDABLE

stuff

ROOFING LABOURER REQ’D. 403-314-9516 please leave a message. or 403-350-1520

NEW grad dresses $10/ea. never worn 403-346-6908

Firewood

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

Career Planning

MEN’S BLACK OXFORDS, waterproof. Size 9.5, excellent cond. $50 403-227-2653

EquipmentHeavy

TRAINING CENTRE

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

1590

Clothing

SYNIK CLOTHING, Gasoline Alley. F/T - P/T Great pay for right person.

Apply within w/resume.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

1530

Auctions

had popped up on some of the computers that shut down, but later said those who reported the skulls did not work for the five companies whose computers suffered massive outages. KISA was investigating the skull images as well.

“If it plays out that this was a state-sponsored attack, that’s pretty bald faced and definitely an escalation in the tensions between the two countries,” said James Barnett, former chief of public safety and homeland security for the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

An ominous question is what other businesses, in South Korea or elsewhere, may also be in the sights of the attacker, said Barnett, who heads the cybersecurity practice at Washington law firm Venable.

“This needs to be a wake-up call,” he said. “This can happen anywhere.”

An official at the Korea Communications Commission said investigators speculate that malicious code was spread from company servers that send automatic updates of security software and virus patches.

LG Uplus Corp., which provides network services for the companies that suffered outages, saw no signs of a cyberattack on its networks, company spokesman Lee Jung-hwan said.

The South Korean military raised its cyberattack readiness level but saw no signs of cyberattacks on its networks, the Defence Ministry said.

No government computers were affected, officials said. President Park Geun-hye called for quick efforts to get systems back online, according to her spokeswoman, Kim Haing.

The shutdown raised worries about the overall vulnerability to attacks in South Korea, a world leader in broadband and mobile Internet access.

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were asked to pay for their coffee in cash, and lines formed outside disabled bank machines.

Shinhan Bank, a major South Korean lender, reported a two-hour system shutdown, including online banking and automated teller machines. It said networks later came back online and that banking was back to normal. Shinhan said no customer records or accounts were compromised.

Another big bank, Nonghyup, said its system eventually came back online. Officials didn’t answer a call seeking details on the safety of customer records. Jeju Bank said some of its branches also reported network shutdowns.

Broadcasters KBS and MBC said their computers went down at 2 p.m., but that the shutdown did not affect TV broadcasts. Computers were still down about seven hours after the shutdown began, according to the state-run Korea Communications Commission, South Korea’s telecom regulator.

The YTN cable news channel also said the company’s internal computer network was paralyzed.

Footage showed workers staring at blank computer screens.

KBS employees said they watched helplessly as files stored on their computers began disappearing.

Last year, North Korea threatened to attack several news companies, including KBC and MBC, over their reports critical of children’s’ festivals in the North.

“It’s got to be a hacking attack,” said Lim Jong-in, dean of Korea University’s Graduate School of Information Security. “Such simultaneous shutdowns cannot be caused by technical glitches.”

The Korea Information Security Agency had reported that an image of skulls and a hacking claim

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D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, March 21, 2013

Obama, Netanyahu seek fresh Syria asks UN chief to appoint mission start by showing solidarity to investigate chemical attack

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu huddle during their joint news conference in Jerusalem, Israel, Wednesday. yahu and Obama have differed on precisely how to achieve that goal.

Israel repeatedly has threatened to take military action should Iran appear to be on the verge of obtaining a bomb, while the U.S. has pushed for more time to allow diplomacy and economic penalties to run their course.

Obama said he continues to prefer a diplomatic solution and sees time to achieve it. Whether that works, he said, will depend on whether Iran’s leaders “seize that opportunity.”

Although Obama did not promise that the United States would act militarily against Iran if Israel decided that must be done, he offered an explicit endorsement for Israel to take whatever unilateral measures it deems necessary to guard against the threat.

“Each country has to make its own decisions when it comes to the awesome decision to engage in any kind of military action, and Israel is differently situated than the United States,” he said. “I would not expect that the prime minister would make a decision about his country’s security and defer that to any another country any more than the United States would defer our decisions about what was important for our national security.”

Netanyahu strongly backed Obama’s efforts, saying he was “absolutely convinced” the U.S. is determined to prevent Iran from

getting nuclear weapons.

“I appreciate the fact that the president has reaffirmed, more than any other president, Israel’s right and duty to defend itself by itself against any threat,” he said.

The Israeli leader also said that he and Obama agree that it would take Iran about a year to manufacture a nuclear weapon.

Obama said there is “not a lot of light, a lot of daylight” between the two leaders in intelligence assessments about Iran.

The two leaders also spoke firmly about the need to pursue a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, an effort that was stymied during Obama’s first term.

The president, who arrived in Israel without a clear pathway for jumpstarting talks, acknowledged that in recent years, “we haven’t gone forward, we haven’t seen the kind of progress that we would like to see.”

Netanyahu, for his part, said he was willing to set aside preconditions in future talks with the Palestinians, adding that it was time to “turn a page in our relations.”

But they avoided tackling any of the intractable issues that have derailed the peace process, including Israeli settlement building and the status of Jerusalem.

Obama promised to talk about peace efforts more expansively Thursday during a speech to Israeli youth.

Colorado gov. signs bills to restrict ammunition, guns THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — Exactly eight months after dozens of people were shot in a Colorado movie theatre, the state’s Democratic governor on Wednesday signed new restrictions on firearms in the state.

It is a big change for Democrats who have traditionally shied away from taking on gun control in a western state where owning a gun is as common as owning a car in some rural areas.

Gov. John Hickenlooper signed new limits on ammunition magazines and a landmark expansion of background checks on Wednesday in his office, surrounded by legislative sponsors and their guests.

The signings mark a significant moment in Colorado, a state with a libertarian tradition of self-reliance.

Over the last month, Colorado has been viewed as a test for how far states are willing to go on new restrictions after the horror of shootings at a Connecticut elementary school and in a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. There, on July 20, a gunman dressed in body armour and carrying an arsenal of firearms killed 12 people and wounded dozens of others during a midnight showing of a “Dark Knight” Batman film.

Then in December, a massacre at a Connecticut school left 28 dead and revived gun control as a top issue. President Barack Obama proposed several gun safety measures a month later in response.

Despite the president’s backing, a push for a federal assault weapons ban has faltered in Washington, where the National Rifle Association gun lobby has powerful allies, especially in the Republican party. Senate Democrats decided that the ban won’t be part of the gun control bill because it didn’t have

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Montana considers allowing people to claim road kill HELENA, Mon. — Elk, deer, antelope and moose: If residents of one U.S. state can scrape it up off the road, they can eat it.

Montana lawmakers are poised to say just that after the state Senate gave its initial support Wednesday to a bill that would allow people to salvage roadkill for food. The measure is now a final vote from heading to Gov. Steve Bullock.

Supporters say it makes no sense to let the carcasses go to waste. The measure calls for law enforcement officers to issue permits to individuals who would be allowed to remove the carcasses of elk, deer, antelope and moose

enough support to pass.

Many Democrats think a national ban on large-capacity magazines has a better chance of getting more support. Other measures under consideration in the Senate would expand required federal background checks for firearms buyers, increase federal penalties for illegal gun trafficking and increase money for school safety.

The states, meanwhile, are free to impose their own restrictions that can be stricter than anything Congress might pass.

Even before Obama presented his proposals, New York quickly passed the nation’s toughest gun laws, strengthening its assault weapons ban and adding new restrictions on ammunition and the sale of guns.

California lawmakers have vowed to pass a package of gun control measures that is even tougher than New York’s. And in Connecticut, a law that would require universal background checks is moving through the state legislature.

In Colorado, gun violence was again in the news Wednesday, as police searched for a gunman who shot and killed the state’s prisons director when he answered the front door of his home. Colorado Department of Corrections chief Tom Clements was appointed by Gov. Hickenlooper in 2011.

Hickenlooper, a gun rights advocate, and other state Democrats were convinced by the recent string of mass shootings to take on gun control.

“I am happy the governor is signing commonsense legislation that reduces gun violence in our communities by keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, domestic violence offenders and the seriously mentally ill,” said Democratic Rep. Rhonda Fields, who represents the district where the theatre shooting happened.

off the state’s roadways. The Western state, sometimes known as Big Sky Country, has plenty of rural roads and big animals that wander across them.

Opponents question whether the meat would be safe and whether it would create liability issues for food banks that accept it. Sen. Kendall Van Dyk said law enforcement officers are not qualified to decide whether roadkill is safe to eat.

Thieves steal sap to make maple syrup PORTLAND, Maine — Thieves are illegally tapping maple trees on private property in Maine and stealing sap that is used to make maple syrup.

Forest Ranger Jeff Currier says the Maine Forest Service has gotten a dozen complaints from landowners finding taps in their trees with buckets or jugs underneath to collect the sap.

Currier says he first started getting sap theft reports about five years ago, but says the number of

complaints is up this year. No arrests have been made, but the culprits could face theft, malicious mischief and trespassing charges.

Deer bolts from car during police check KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Talk about junk in the trunk.

A public safety officer checking a suspicious car parked behind a southwestern Michigan motel early Tuesday was more than a little surprised when a deer climbed out of the trunk, stumbled onto the road and bolted into nearby woods.

TV stations WWMT, WZZM and WOOD report that the driver told Kalamazoo officer David Miller he hit the deer on the road — thought he had killed it — and was taking it home for his family to eat.

Squad car dashboard camera footage shows Miller opening the trunk, then quickly trying to close it as he spots the deer. The animal escapes from the trunk, rear first, stumbles and rolls, then dashes off.

Syria asked U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday to appoint an independent mission to investigate an alleged chemical weapons attack that the regime has blamed on rebels in northern Syria.

The rebels have denied the government claim and blamed regime forces for Tuesday’s missile attack on Khan al-Assal village in northern Aleppo province.

The Syrian National Coalition, the main opposition group, also demanded an international investigation Wednesday.

France’s U.N. Ambassador Gerard Araud, who raised the issue in the U.N. Security Council late Wednesday, said the Syrian National Coalition has alleged that there was a second chemical weapons attack Tuesday in the Damascus area and it should be investigated.

Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, whose country has close ties to the Syrian government, accused France and its Western supporters of “launching propaganda balloons” and trying to delay an investigation of the Aleppo incident.

Syria’s U.N. Ambassador Bashar Ja’afari said he was “not aware of a second attack.” He said the allegation was “set up to torpedo the investigation of the real use of chemical weapons” in Aleppo.

Even though there was no Security Council agreement, the French and British said they plan to send a letter to the secretary-general asking him to investigate both alleged attacks, signed by as many of the 15 council members as possible.

The dispute reflected the deep divisions that have prevented the Security Council from taking any action to end Syria’s violence.

Ja’afari told reporters Wednesday morning that the Syrian government asked the secretary-general “to form a specialized, independent and neutral technical mission to investigate the use by the terrorist groups operating in Syria of chemical weapons yesterday against civilians in the town of Khan alAssal in Aleppo.”

U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky said Ban has received a written request from Syrian authorities and it is being studied.

The U.S. ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, said Wednesday the Obama administration has no evidence so far to support Syria’s accusations, or that a chemical weapons attack occurred at all.

If confirmed, the attack would be the first time a chemical weapon was used in Syria’s two-year-old civil war.

The Syrian government, which refers to the rebels as “terrorists,” said 31 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in the missile attack in Aleppo.

Ja’afari called the attack “very serious and alarming and unacceptable and unethical.” He said Syria asked the secretary-general for assistance “in a sign of good faith, good will, good intentions” to the international community and the Syrian people.

He reiterated earlier that the secretary-general remains convinced that the use of chemical weapons by any party under any circumstances would constitute “an outrageous crime.”

Ban spoke to Ahmet Uzumcu, director general of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, on Tuesday and both expressed deep concern at the allegations of chemical weapons use. He said the organization is monitoring the situation.

Ja’afari recalled that Syria sent a letter to Ban and the U.N. Security Council in December warning that rebel groups might use chemical weapons and then blame the government.

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JERUSALEM — Seeking a fresh start to a strained relationship, President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday demonstrated solidarity on the key issues that have stirred tensions between them. The U.S. president vowed he would do “what is necessary” to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Netanyahu reaffirmed that his newly formed government seeks a two-state solution to Israel’s decades-long dispute with the Palestinians.

Obama, in Israel for the first time in his presidency, also pledged to investigate reports that Syria had used chemical weapons for the first time in its two-year civil war. And he sternly warned Syrian leader Bashar Assad that use of such weapons would be a “game-changer,” one that could potentially draw the U.S. military into the conflict for the first time.

“The Assad regime must understand that they will be held accountable for the use of chemical weapons or their transfer to terrorists,” Obama said, standing alongside Netanyahu at a nighttime news conference.

Expectations were low for a breakthrough during Obama’s visit on any of the major issues roiling the region. Instead, the president was focused on reassuring anxious Israelis that he is committed to their security, and on resetting his rocky relationship with Netanyahu. The two leaders have been at odds over Israeli settlements and Iran’s disputed nuclear programs, and Netanyahu famously lectured Obama in front of the media in the Oval Office on Israel’s right to defend himself.

Compared with past encounters, there was a noticeable lack of uneasiness Wednesday, the first time the two leaders have met publicly after both survived elections that will leave them stuck with each other for the foreseeable future. They traded jokes throughout a day of side-by-side appearances. And they repeatedly referred to each other by their first names, Obama calling his Israeli counterpart by his nickname, “Bibi.”

On Iran in particular, the two leaders sought to show they were united in their desire to prevent the Islamic republic from developing what Obama called “the world’s worst weapons.”

Although preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon is a priority of both countries, Netan-

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Friday ● Widowed Support Network meeting is normally held the third Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at New Life Fellowship Church and provides a safe place for men and women who have lost their spouse through death to interact and support each other. March’s meeting was postponed until March 22. Email to widowedsupportnetwork@ gmail.com. ● Central Alberta Dance Club monthly dances are held at Valley Centre Hall on the fourth Friday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. Next dance is March 22. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. For information phone Earl 403-3485015, or Irv at 403-986-7170. ● Bottle Drive Fundraiser for Special Olympics runs until March 30. Drop off refundable containers at the bins at Cosmos 1 and 2 Bottle Depots, Scott Builders, All In One Pet Care, Big 105/106.7 The Drive studios, and at the Waste Management Facility. Contact Laura at 403-3098642 or email cosmos02@telus.net. ● Parkland Mall Shades of Ambition Campaign will be held March 7 to 27. This annual event has Red Deer River Watershed Alliance, Canadian Cancer Society, AB/NWT Division and the Red Deer Health Foundation will be at the mall selling $10 tiles to complete their mural. The charity that sells the most pieces will win $7,500 for their charity, second place will win $5,000 and third place will win $2,500. Donations can be made via debit, credit, cash or cheque in mall or online at www. parklandmall.ca under events. Contact Krista at 403-343-8997 for more information. ● Ponoka Moose Lodge Country and Western Dance will take place March 22 at Moose Hall.

Music by Hot Spur. Dance from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $12.50 per person, or $10 per Moose Member.

Light snacks are provided. For more information call Dave or Karen at 403-783-2738. For more information on dances in Central Alberta visit www.

AlbertaDanceNews.com ● Division I Recreation Board Easter Party will be held at Pine Lake Hub Community Centre on March 22. Doors open at 5 p.m. and supper will be served at 6 p.m. ● St. Francis of Assisi Middle School present Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. on March 22 and 23, at Red Deer Memorial Centre. Doors open at 6:45 and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $7, or $20 for a family of four and can be purchased from the school. Director is Robert Ford. To find out more phone 403-314-1449, ext. 1004. ● Movie night at The Hub presents Brooks: The City of 100 Hellos, March 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in celebration of Cultural Diversity Week. Free.

Take in the film and discussion, question and answer with filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk, enjoy popcorn and refreshments. Presented by The Hub and Central Alberta Diversity Association. Phone 403-340-4869.

Saturday ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The March 23 session is called Robots and Rocket-Ships with artist Carlene La Rue. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403309-8405. Free with admission. ● Reading with Ronald! — Family Storytime will take place at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown in the children’s department from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on March 23. Join everyone’s favorite clown Ronald McDonald for an interactive storytime, snacks, autographs and fun. For more information call 403-346-4688. ● Puppet Family Storytime is on March 23 at the Dawe Branch of the Red Deer Public Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Bring the family for a fireside puppet show called Three Billy Goat’s Gruff and make your own puppets. Phone 403-341-3822. ● City Centennial Event will be held at the Dawe Branch of the Red Deer Public Library on March 23 and 24 as part of Red Deer’s Centennial Celebration. Enter a draw for one of ten free library cards or renewals. In addition to their regular Saturday hours, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Dawe Branch will be open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check out the puppet family storytime on Saturday at 1 p.m. and learn how to download RDPL Digital Library eBooks to various eReaders at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Musical Open Jammin Night — March 23 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Hall. Bring your instruments, voices and join in for an enjoyable evening. Snacks and refreshments available. For more information call Ron at 1403-783-8751 or Kathy at 403-7824194. ● Easter Bake Sale at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Raffle for Ukrainian Easter basket. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Contact Vicki at 403-3431683 for more information. ● The Epilepsy Association of Calgary Central Alberta Office will be holding a Purple Day event at Parkland Mall on March 23. There will be a silent auction, and they will be selling purple cupcakes, chocolate penguins and purple bracelets, as well as handing out epilepsy information.

Visit www.epilepsycalgary.com/purple-day for more information. ● Family Drop-In Storytime is offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the children’s department at the downtown branch of Red Deer Public Library.

Songs, finger plays, crafts and more geared to three to six year olds. Children under three welcome with an adult. Phone 403-346-4576. ● Sargent Ladies Group upcoming events: March 23, everyone welcome to play whist; April 3, Ladies monthly meeting at 1 p.m.; May 8, Mother’s Day Tea and Raffle at 1 p.m. Tickets for the raffle are $2 each. First prize is four tickets to a 20132014 Cow Patti Theatre Company Dinner Theatre production of your choice, second prize is a $50 gift card from Bower Mall. Tickets are available at Alix Home Hardware and ATB, as well as Clive Village Foods, as well as Sargent Ladies Group. Proceeds from the raffle are donated to charities, and Alix and Clive Schools. For more information call Marie at 403-783-3444 or Bunny at 403-747-3658. ● Alberta Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Conference — Leading with Vision — takes place March 23 and 24 at Sheraton Red Deer Hotel.

Banquet will be Saturday. Doors for banquet open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Brian Keating, Honorary Conservation Advisor from Calgary Zoo, Adjunct Assistant Professor Anthropology, U of C, with the presentation Three Women; Three Animals. Sessions will be Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $40 for the banquet, and $55 for conference sessions. To register, contact Sharon at sdbright@telus.net. ● Red Deer College Music Concert Series presents That’s Entertainment, March 23 at 7:30 p.m., and March 24 at 2 p.m. on Mainstage, Arts Centre. RDC Music students will showcase everything from jazz, rock, and classical music. Tickets are available from Black Knight Ticket

Centre, www.bkticketcentre.ca, 403-755-6626, or 1-800-661-8793. ● Pipe Organ and Panflute Concert at Gaetz Memorial United Church, March 23, 7:30 p.m. with international duo Andre Knevel (organ) and Liselotte Rokyta (panflute). Admission at the door will be $10 per person; children 12 years and under free. Phone 403-347-2244, or 403-887-2885. ● Cultural Mosaic Celebration will be held on March 23, 1 to 4 p.m. at Festival Hall. Hosted by Central Alberta Refugee Effort, the event will feature El Salvadorian dancers, Taoist Tai Chi, Teddy Anderson International Aboriginal Hoop Dancer, multicultural activities for children, ethnic food and more. See www.immigrant-centre.ca. Free. Phone 403-346-8818.

Sunday ● Richard and Deborah Popovich’s Roaring ‘20s Show is on March 24, 2 p.m. at Elnora Drop In Centre. Tickets cost $8 at the door or from 403773-2270. Lunch will be served.

Monday ● Bargain Treasures Thrift Store in Red Deer welcomes gently used items, except large furniture, computers and monitors. Please bring items inside the back door at 5217 Gaetz Ave. during business hours, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The store is run by volunteers and all proceeds stay in the community. Call 403-347-9711. ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) is a non-profit weight loss support organization which holds regular weekly meetings in Red Deer and Blackfalds. Learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and more. Visit a meeting free of charge. For locations and information call Gail at 403-340-1859 or toll free at 1-800-932-8677 or see www.tops.org. Meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the evenings, and on Tuesday mornings. ● Innisfail and District Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month, except for Dec., in St. Mark’s Anglican Church Hall. Please use the back door. Meetings feature speakers, tours, films, contests, plant exchanges and more. Next meeting March 25. Call Davina at 403-598-9481. ● Holy Week Services: March 25 — St. Leonard’s on the Hill with Preacher Liz Richards and Liturgist Gary Sinclair; March 26 — Gaetz United Church with Preacher Wayne Reid and Liturgist Jeff Rock and Liz Reid; March 27 — Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Preacher Marc Jerry and Liturgist Dave Bouchard; March 28 Knox Presbyterian Church with Preacher Rilla Sommerville and Liturgist Wayne Reid. All services begin at noon, followed by a soup lunch. For further information contact Linda at 403-347-6073. ● Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Days will be held March 25 to 30 at various Central Alberta Co-ops, Bower Place Shopping Centre, Parkland Mall, Costco, and Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Purchase fresh daffodils, a bright symbol in the fight against cancer, and support the Cancer Society, and get a daffodil pin, to be worn on Daffodil Day, April 27. To find a pin location, see fightback.ca

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Ashton Huck gets right into the action at the Dawe Centre Pool this week as he and his brother Mason and sister Sadie joined their mother Tara for an afternoon at the pool. Celebrating the City of Red Deer 100th Birthday Bash Recreation facilities will be open to the public free of charge on Sunday March 24. There will be free general admission for drop-in activities during regular business hours at the Collicutt, Michener, Dawe and Recreation Centres, each of the four facilities will play host to tons of free, fun activities, crafts and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Red Deer Transit is also free all day as well.

General Meeting will be held March 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the boardroom of Suite #301, 4805 48 Street. A special resolution is to be passed on at this meeting. Everyone welcome. For more information call Jean at 403-350-7260. ● Multiple Sclerosis Society Telus Lunch and Learn on March 27 will focus on advanced directives with speaker Ashley Hunter - RSW, MS Specialty clinic. Light lunch provided. Phone Terri at 403-346-0290 to preregister. Event will be held at MS Society office. (Previous announcements gave an incorrect topic.)

Thursday ● Red Deer River Naturalists meet the fourth Thursday of most months at 7:30 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Non-members are welcome to attend. Annual membership is $15 for individuals and $20 for families. March 28 meeting will host Dr. James Cahill, speaking about Plant Behaviour. See www.rdrn.fanweb.ca or call 403-347-8200.

● Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) Movie Time in the Living Room continues with the Elements Trilogy: a controversial movie trilogy on social reform on the Indian Subcontinent with Water on Mar. 28 at 5 p.m. Free popcorn provided.

Contact Wendy at wendy.wiebe@rd.ab.ca or visit www.immigrant-centre.ca for more information. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, March 28, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Silver and Gold Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-3476165, 403-986-7170, or 403-346-3896. ● Lacombe Farmer’s Market will hold an Easter sale on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Home baking, crafts, eggs, jewelry, woodwork, honey, perogies, spring rolls, clothing and much more will be offered. For information or to book a table, call 403-782-4772. ● After School Club invites teens and tweens to come to the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library for games, crafts, movies, music and more after school every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Program length will vary by activity. Phone 403-341-3822.

Tuesday ● Home School Moms’ Coffee Time, Olds is held the last Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene and is open to all home educating moms and dads. Share your experiences and connect with other home educating moms.

Older home-schooling children will babysit for a small fee if you wish to bring your children. Park at the back. Coffee and cookies served by donation of $1 to $2 to cover costs. Phone 403-224-2881 or homeeducation4us@gmail.com. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House dance, Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Swing Kings. The cost is $6. Phone 403-346-4043.

Lunch provided by donations. ● Chess Club at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch welcomes all levels of players from beginner to intermediate to learn chess rules and strategies on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by Alberta Chess Association. Phone 403341-3822. ● Lacombe Seventh Day Adventist Food and Clothing Bank welcomes gently used items at 5025 53 St. in Lacombe. Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Millie at 403-782-6777. ● Bower Place Community Association seniors’ coffee and card parties are held on the last Tuesday of each month at Bower Kin Place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Join the fun on March 26. Call Marlene at 403-343-0632. ● Be Like Jelly and Spread Awareness — March 26 is Purple Day for Epilepsy. Wear purple to spread awareness and show your support for people affected by epilepsy, host a Purple activity, contest or fund-raising event. On March 23 head down to Parkland Mall for a purple cupcake sale and silent auction. Proceeds go to the Epilepsy Association of Calgary - Central Alberta Office. For more information call Norma at 403-358-3358 or visit www.epilepsycalgary.com

Wednesday ● Ultimate mezz EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt — March 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. Meet in the mezz of the Red Deer Public Library Downtown at 4 p.m. sharp for this intense chocolate filled Easter egg hunt, followed by egg tie-dying and blinging.

Phone 403-755-1146. ● Lunch ‘N’ Learn — Landlord and Tenant Legal Matters will take place at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown on March 27 from 12 to 12:45 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium. The Residential Tenancies Act will be reviewed by Lawyer Joe Sumiya of the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic.

Phone 403-346-2100 for more information. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Peace Hills Country Ramblers is on March 27 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Red Deer Branch of Alberta Genealogical Society meeting will be held on March 27, 7 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Bower neighbourhood. The topic is Blogs and Genealogy. Contact Mary-Joan at 403-346-3886. ● Living Stones Church seniors monthly luncheon will be offered on March 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $8 per person at the door. Guest singer is Laurisa Williams. Phone 403-347-7311. ● Pickle-ball is offered Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at G. H. Dawe Community Centre. Pickleball is a cross between tennis and badminton.

Rackets supplied. Regular facility admission applies. To find out more, contact Janice at 403-3474195. ● Red Deer Action Group Society Annual

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) has a charitable pooling account and for the month of March are running a contribution campaign to raise 50,000 Aeroplan miles to use towards flying in Guest Artists for performances. Once they reach 90% of their goal, Aeroplan will contribute the last 10%. Visit www.aeroplan.com/donate or http:// blog.aeroplan.com/arts-culture/help-the-red-deersymphony-orchestra-reach-new-heights/ ● Hungry for Change Penny Drive is under way at The Hub. Help end hunger for children in Somalia by donating your unrolled or rolled pennies

by March 31. For more information contact Emily at emily@globalenrichmentfoundation.com. ● Affirm — a group that provides safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and their families and friends, from people that have walked this road before as sexual minorities, parents, siblings and friends. They meet once a month in Lacombe. For more information, call Ross at 403-782-3671 or Marg at 403-782-1887. ● Turn Your Empties into Community Support, a project sponsored by Cosmos Group of Companies, involves large donation bins placed around Red Deer and surrounding area to collect refundable beverage containers. All of the proceeds will be directed back into non-profit organizations in the community. If you are aware of a location that would be suitable to house a donation bin, call Laura at 403-309-8642 or email cosmos02@telus.net. ● Friends Over 45 is an organization for women who are new to Red Deer or who have experienced lifestyle changes and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For further information phone or Shirley at 403-346-7160. ● Central Alberta Photographic Society is hosting an evening presentation for photographers.

Landscape photographers Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chysanthou will be giving a talk on Essential and Advanced Filters on April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Circle.

The cost is $30, and tickets are available at Mcbain Camera. For more information visit www.centralalbertaphotographicsociety.com ● The German-Canadian Club of Red Deer Fruehlingsfest Spring Dinner and Dance will be held Apr. 6 at the Chalet on the Westerner Grounds. Cocktails at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 7, with dance starting at 9, featuring live music. Door prizes, raffles and draws. Tickets prior to March 30 are $40 for adults, $20 for ages seven to 14 and $5 for under seven. After March 30, tickets are $50 for adults, $30 for ages seven to 14 and $10 for under seven. Call John at 403-342-1073 for ticket and more information. Visit www.reddeergermancanadianclub.com ● Visions Country Gospel New CD Release Concert will be held at the Elnora Drop In Centre on April 14, 2 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance from elewest@wispernet.ca, or by phone at 403773-2270, or at the door. ● The Boob Tour comedy fundraiser in support of cancer related charities will be stopping at the following communities: Innisfail on April 10, 7 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion, in support of Innisfail Relay for Life; Rocky Mountain House on April 11, 8 p.m., in support of Relay for Life; Stettler on April 13, 7 p.m. at Stettler Hall, in support of Stettler Relay for Life; Red Deer on April 19, 8 p.m. at iHotel, in support of Red Deer Relay for Life,

tickets $25 from 403-346-6626; Olds on April 20, 8 p.m. at Olds Boston Pizza, in support of Andrea Barker, tickets $25 from 403-556-7988; Sylvan Lake on April 27, 7 p.m. at Sylvan Lake Community Centre in collaboration with Lakeview Optimist Club in support of local youth facing cancer, tickets from 403-396-2793; Rimbey on May 10, 8 p.m. at Rimbey Community Centre; Ponoka on May 19, 7 p.m. at Kinsmen Community Centre. See www. theboobtour.com ● Schizophrenia Society Thrill Seeker Challenge take place in Red Deer on May 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two people are harnessed in a large, rolling, inflatable plastic ball which rolls down a hill for the ultimate challenge not for the weak-stomached.

Limited space so register today at www.schizophrenia.ab.ca, or contact Jenaveve at jgoodwin@ schizophrenia.ab.ca. Registration costs $40 and participants must raise a minimum of $500. All funds must be handed in on Commitment Day, May 8. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and more. Volunteers who raise more than $1,000 in pledges will be entered into a draw for two to Mazatlan, Mexico. Volunteers also needed.

Phone 403-342-5760. ● Red Deer Clothing Bank is seeking volunteers to sort donations and to work in the thrift shop, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, as well as donations of gently used clothing, housewares, bedding, dishes, pots and pans, small household items, and knick-knacks which can be resold in the thrift shop to raise money for warm winter clothing.

Contact Ted at 403-346-3554 or Helene at 403358-3219. ● Canadian Country Music Legends in Concert and Rodeo Wind will be hosted by Clive Lions Club on April 7, 1:30 p.m. at Tees Community Hall.

Tickets cost $35 and are available from Alix Home Hardware, Clive Village Foods, Heritage Chrysler Jeep in Lacombe, Jones Boys Saddlery and Western Wear in Ponoka. For information, call Dave at 403-341-0134, or Luci at 403-784-2658. ● Norwegian Laft Hus Society offers Paper Quilling — an ancient form of art — on April 6 at 10 a.m. at the log house with the sod roof in Heritage Square. Cost is $5. Email norwegianlafthus@gmail. com, or phone 403-347-2055 to register. ● Mary Rice Hopkins Live in Concert will be presented by Noah’s Ark Playschool ministry of First Christian Reform Church at the church as part of their tenth anniversary celebration on April 13, 6:30 p.m. Darcie Maze of Puppets with a Heart will be special guest performer. Search Facebook for Mary Rice Hopkins in Red Deer for details. General Admission tickets cost $5. Children under two years free. Call 403-346-5659 to reserve tickets. ● Benalto Train Station project is seeking financial donors who will be permanently recognized in the station interior. Donors who donate amounts of $5,000, $3,000, $1,000, $100, and $25 will be recognized. Donations may be made to Benalto Booster Club Centennial Project, Box 135, Benalto, Alberta T0M 0H0, or contact Lynne at 403-7465746, lynben_66@yahoo.ca, or Dave at 403-7463429, or dyben@telus.net. ● Saskia and Darrel will perform at The Hub on April 5, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, and $30 per family, cash only at the door. Phone 403340-4869.

Listings open to cultural/non-profit groups. Fax: 341-6560; phone: 314-4325; e-mail: editorial@reddeeradvocate.com by noon Thursday for insertion following Thursday.

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Frequent calls from parents are too much Dear Annie: Many years ago, my wife and I lived while keeping the peace? — Perplexed near my parents. After three years of putting up with Dear Perplexed: You have two simple options: Eitheir too frequent and always unannounced visits, ther call your parents once a day to check on them we moved slightly farther away. and let them hear your voice, or turn your My Dad is the worst offender. Mom cacellphones on vibrate and call them back ters to his every whim. Dad is extremely when you feel like it. Both choices are selfish and really never cares whether he perfectly reasonable. Many grown kids intrudes. call their parents daily just as a kindness.

After we moved, the drop-in visits beWe think it’s worth five minutes of your came less frequent, but now the constant day to reassure your folks that you are OK phone calls drive us crazy. I have nicely — and to stop them from driving you nuts. explained to Mom that after a hard day at Dear Annie: For many years, I have work, we turn off our landline so we can used the same beautician to cut my hair. have some quiet time. I told her not to She became a good friend in the process. worry if we don’t answer. I also told her However, about a year ago, my hair just that if there is an emergency, she can call wasn’t “cooperating” with her cuts, so I our cellphones. The problem is, Dad goes tried a different beautician and loved the MITCHELL ballistic if he cannot reach us and immeresults. & SUGAR diately tells Mom to call our cellphones.

Now I’m torn. I’d like to continue with We have been married 29 years and the new stylist, but I don’t want to lose an have grown children. We wouldn’t dream old friend. How do beauticians feel about of dropping in on them unannounced or their clients when they try someone else’s constantly calling when we know they want some styles? And how do I tell my friend without hurting peace and quiet. I call my parents twice a week to her feelings? — Uneasy About Switching check on them. They are both in excellent health.

Dear Uneasy: We imagine your friend wouldn’t Am I supposed to account to them every single day? be thrilled to know you have given your business Why do they do this, and how can we get some peace to someone else, although if she sees you as a true

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friend and not simply as a paying client, she will get over it. But why don’t you first show her your new style and ask whether she can duplicate it? It could solve the problem with less angst.

Dear Annie: I read all the responses to “Your Husband” about who is at fault in the bedroom. I’ve been married for 27 years. I am in good shape, work 50 hours a week, do a lot of the cooking and help clean.

My wife works part time out of the house. Yet, when it comes to a relationship in or out of the bedroom, she ignores me. I have tried to get her to talk, but she won’t. I have tried to do little things to show her that I love and appreciate her, but she always takes them the wrong way. It makes me a little gun shy to keep asking. Men have feelings, too. We need attention from our spouses as much as they do. I have thought about what it would be like to find a little on the side, but have resisted. There is an old saying that I once read: “A woman makes all the rules, and a man is not to know the rules. If she suspects he knows the rules, she is to change all or some of the rules.” It’s not so funny now. — Irritated in Clarendon 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.

ing warm and fuzzy deep down inside. You feel like conquering the world yet somehow you are sensing a certain opposition from your partner or certain gestures of jealousy.

Thursday, March 21 Try to avoid power struggles at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Certain colCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: leagues do not know how to keep their disMatthew Broderick, 51; Gary Oldman, 55; tances from you and you Timothy Dalton, 69 might feel weighed down by THOUGHT OF THE DAY: their invasion into your perToday’s celestial energies are sonal space. If you sense too giving us the blessing to heal much moodiness around you old wounds that restrain us in then just keep a lower profile. some way while facilitating this VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. process in most efficient ways.

22): Your love relationships We are given this magcould intensify now and you nificent opportunity to repair might feel deeply emotionsomething that is broken, to ally attached to this person. restructure a weak foundation It is also possible that a child and to absorb this restorative might require much of your atenergy into bringing out more tention at this time. lucidity, knowledge and wisLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): dom.

You are building a serene enASTRO This would be a wondervironment between you and DOYNA ful time to spend some quality your office mates. You are time with someone who symable to create that harmonious bolizes the archetype of our vibe where everyone sticks father figure. around you as you prove to HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If tobe one of the greatest team day is your birthday, emotions will be strong players. and on display. You will have to make sacriSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is a fices that will include a trade off between your likelihood that if you do experience dreams public, professional life and your personal, or visions around this time, they will prove to domestic one. be more emotionally intense and profound.

Pressures may be high this year in terms The entire day will hold a certain emotional of keeping up with the current trends and power to it. maintaining a peaceful atmosphere at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You If you manage to balance this challenging may worry about the safety and security you energy, you will be able to easily sort through share with someone close. Be careful as to any matter that will come your way. The sky avoid any power struggles at this time. You is endowing you with tremendous sustaining may have a knack for justifying your personal power. values versus theirs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are likely CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are to experience intense conflicts with individuals gifted with a blessing in disguise today as the that have an influential position. You may feel universe is giving you the chance to mend a that outside forces are working against you past injury or to re-establish that sought-after and perhaps, you might be overwhelmed by peace into your soul. This is your special time a certain manoeuvre of manipulation or guilt. when you can cure an open lesion.

Keep your eyes wide open.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You susTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Satisfaction tain a marvellous relationship with an authorand grace can come to you through an inspirity figure and your self-confidence skyrockets. ing conversation or an inviting wish that promYou feel that hard work really pays off and ises the best of all worlds for everybody. It is that you can produce great results in the longamazing knowing that sharing similar goals term. with someone has the prospective of acquirPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One of your ing you many opportunities. friends may act a bit too jealous or even try GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A partner’s to manipulate you. Do not succumb to their financial situation may seem a bit erratic and overpowering behaviour and rather focus on this may make you feel insecure about your your sweetheart. It seems that you both have wealth and your possessions. Try to work much greatness to indulge yourselves in. things through without blackmailing each other.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndiCANCER (June 21-July 22): You’re feelcated astrologer/columnist.

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Governments must address antibiotic use in farming; Ontario Medical Association DRUG MISUSE THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Ontario Medical Association wants the federal and provincial governments to crack down on antibiotic use in farming.

The organization is issuing a call to arms on the problem of antibiotic resistance, warning the world is in danger of losing these drugs because of misuse.

A policy paper drafted by the OMA says Ontario should ban the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in food animal production.

Farmers currently feed antibiotics to healthy animals both to prevent them from becoming ill and to accelerate growth.

Many more tonnes of the drugs are used in agricultural operations than in human medicine and experts say the practice is fuelling development of resistance.

OMA President Dr. Doug Weir says Canada has been slower off the mark to act to protect antibiotics than countries in Europe and the United States.

For instance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has barred the disease prevention use of a class of

antibiotics called cephalosporins in animal production, but the practice is not banned in Canada.

Weir says Canadians do not appear to understand that if antibiotic use isn’t curbed, the world faces a future in which some infections will be incurable.

“This is a serious problem. We have to take serious action,” Weir says.

The position paper suggests access to antibiotics for agricultural operations should be limited to cases where veterinarians write prescriptions for the drugs.

And both Ontario and the federal government should close legal loopholes that allow farmers to import large quantities of the drugs for use in their operations without surveillance or regulation.

On the human health side, the OMA suggests Ontario should establish an independent institution that would use the latest scientific evidence to advise doctors on when and how to best prescribe antibiotics for their patients.

The organization is also calling on the federal government to fund research and educational campaigns on the issue of antibiotic awareness.

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This photo taken in Brookfield, Ill., and provided by the Chicago Zoological Society shows, an Angolan colobus monkey born at Brookfield Zoo on March 9 with its mom, Olivia. This is the first birth of this species of colobus born at the zoo. Both mom and her baby may be seen daily in the zoo’s Tropic World: Africa exhibit. Angolan colobuses are found in dense rain forests throughout equatorial Africa. These animals are the most arboreal of the African monkeys, spending most of their time in the canopy.