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RUN FOR IT!
New runners learn training for a race is no easy task BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Running does a body and mind good. Just ask three relatively new runners who have stepped outside their comfort zones and into the world of distance running. Over the last several months, these three runners learned training for a race isn’t always smooth. Their paths were littered with time and family commitments, nagging injuries, negative mind chatter and Mother Nature’s unpredictable behaviour. But the runners say the challenges will be worth it when they cross the finish line at the Woody’s RV World Marathon and Half Marathon in Red Deer on May 19. ••• Toni-Lee Johnstone, watched her mother, veteran Red Deer Runner Diane Goodwin, compete in marathons for years. But it wasn’t until Johnstone listened to Born to Run by Christopher McDougall on an audio book that she signed up for her first marathon. “I love to push the envelope for what I am capable for doing,” said Johnstone, 37. “I really believe our bodies were designed for Toni-Lee Johnstone running and running long distance.” Johnstone, an executive assistant and mother to a five-year-old son, said she is running in the memory of a friend who killed himself about six years ago.
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RUN: ‘Some days are better.’ “It is about living,” said Johnstone. “It is about being alive. It’s about putting the juice back into life. My goal for Woody’s is to have an open, happy heart and to be smiling.” Her five-times-a-week running habit has turned into a spiritual journey where she challenges her limiting beliefs. Johnstone said she wants to encourage others to challenge their own limiting beliefs and to step outside his or her comfort zones. She said when her mother qualified for and then ran in the Boston Marathon in 2002, she didn’t think much about it. Now she has a whole new appreciation for her mother and anyone who has trained to qualify for a marathon. She wanted to run her first marathon in Red Deer because it — 500 is her hometown. • 10-km runners rs — 832 ne ho at ar “I am so • Half-m of April 26) 171 (numbers as — rs inspired and ne ho at ar •M d Deer ed to join the Re humbled by • All are welcom Run and ip sh nd ie Fr km the heart of the ers in the threeurse nn Ru e is along the co Woody’s maraMay 18. The rout on ice, k ju al e, W ffe Co thon committee,” e homestretch. th n w do d an t star said Johnstone. ies will follow. CRYSTAL RHYNO/Advocate staff Photos by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff “There’s no betmuffins and cook m. and the begins at 7:45 a. . ter place to do my m a. 8 • The 10-km race at w lf-marathon follo first and to have marathon and ha (5530 42A ol ho Sc e Left: Training for his first half marathon Les Simpson of Blackfalds runs a hill behind ug ro Le J. the support. It’s at Ecole Camille Red Deer College this week. Simpson will join hundreds of runners at the Woody’s RV my hometown.” Ave.). e information, go or m r fo World Marathon & Half Marathon on May 19. d an r ee • To volunt ••• athon.org. ar rm Right: New runner Wendy Wheeler is lacing up for her first hometown 10 km race. ee dd .re w to ww Learning to run in her late 50s was week. She offers advice for those wanting to start never on Wendy arlene Henderson, Woody’s race director, running at any age — start with a running program, Wheeler’s bucket list. But when a friend encouraged run with a group and make the commitment. said the 2013 edition is shaping up to be her to lace up last year, she channelled her inner “It has certainly improved things for me like body one of the best. Usain Bolt. Wheeler pushed away the self-doubting weight, fitness, mood, energy levels,” said Wheeler. The organizing committee was crowned the third fears of “Is everyone going to laugh at me?” or “I “I think there is a lot to be said about going out can’t run. I’m not a runner” and signed up for a best overall race in Alberta from Athletics Alberta and sweating three or four times a week and getting learn-to-run clinic. your heart rate up there.” earlier this year. Henderson said it only took 14 “Some days are better,” said Wheeler, a Red Deer years before the rest of Alberta learned what they College nursing instructor. “Some days are worse. ••• already knew — the race is first class. Times are improving. My distances are improving. I am pretty pleased with the progress.” Henderson said the race committee works hard to Les Simpson watched his wife run six Woody halfLast October, Wheeler ran a 10-km race in Edmon- marathons before he decided to join the fun. Simpmaintain the level of quality with the marathon ton, but Woody’s will be her first 10-km race in front son started running with his wife, Carol, in 2002 but from year to year. of family and friends in her hometown. Wheeler had he fell off the running bandwagon. Sure, Simpson “We get such positive feedback,” said run a bit in the 1970s when she was a medical assisran a few 10 -km races but the 47-year-old doubted tant in the military and her ex-husband urged her to Henderson. “As a committee, we feel we have his ability to double his distance. hit the trails. But some minor injuries kept her from “I didn’t think I would be able to do that long of a a pretty first-class marathon and we treat our pounding the pavement for decades. distance,” said Simpson, a Blackfalds resident. “I am runners pretty good.” In the ensuing years, she has noticed a change in finding that I can. the “run until you drop and run through the pain” “I have learned that your body can do wonderful attitude. Wheeler said it is encouraging to see more things if you look after it.” He said the long runs were tough this winter and and more fun runs, walk/run events and children and Simpson said his wife encouraged him to run he looks forward to the opening of the Blackfalds families running together. Woody’s but she never pushed him. This year, somefieldhouse next year because it will include a run“I think people are getting the message, yeah perthing just clicked and he made the commitment. He ning track. haps I could try that,” said Wheeler, 59. “There’s no runs with a Running Room group about five times a His goal for Woody’s is to finish with a smile. pressure to run the whole way. I could walk if I need week and sometimes with his wife. Simpson says if you want to start running, you have to.” “It’s nice to get out and run with other people,” to start somewhere. Wheeler said she doesn’t see herself running said Simpson. “You learn from other people, too.” “You just put one foot in front of the other,” said more than 10 km at this point because 10 km is still Simpson, who works as a production supervisor Simpson. “Anybody can run. You don’t have to be a challenge. She loves the camaraderie, support and at a feed mill, said running releases more than just fast. You just go. Even if you walk, you walk.” meeting her regular running group three times a sweat. He says it’s a great stress reliever. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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Woman survives 46-metre fall BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A 37-year-old woman suffered multiple injuries after taking a 46-metre drop down a cliff and into a ravine southeast of Canyon Ski Hill late Thursday night. Crews from Red Deer Emergency Services EMS, Red Deer County technical rescue and emergency management, and Blackfalds RCMP responded to a call that a woman fell off a cliff near Range Road 264A at 10:15 p.m. Assistant county manager Ric Henderson said the fire-medics did not know the extent of her injuries or how long she had been at the bottom. He said they were worried about hypothermia and other serious injuries, so STARS Air Ambulance was called.
“It’s a very steep cliff,” said Henderson. “There’s a pathway to get down but to try to carry someone back up would be impossible so we had to set up a rope system to send a rescue crew to get her in the basket and bring her back up the cliff.” Henderson said the crews had to use an elaborate system to bring the woman back up to safety. “That took about two hours,” said Henderson. “It was a lot of work for someone who was out doing what they were doing.” Henderson would not speculate on what the woman was doing but he said the area is a popular party spot. A few years ago, crews had to rescue a couple of people off the cliff during a rainstorm. “People need to stay away from dangerous places,” said Henderson. “It is private property.” STARS transported the woman to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.
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“She had sustained multiple injuries as a result of her fall,” said STARS spokesperson Cam Heke. “In addition, the patient was very cold at the time of transport.” Her condition is unknown. David Martel, co-owner of Canyon Ski Hill, said there’s an area just southeast of the upper gate on neighbouring property where people frequently trespass. “It’s an ongoing problem that we have been trying to work together for years on,” said Martel. “Most of the people that go there are good but we do have some bad apples that spoil it. It’s 24/7 up there in the summer. Trust me, it’s a problem.” The incident does not appear to be suspicious. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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NORDEGG LEFT WITHOUT WATER FOR A WEEK BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Crews have found the pipeline leak that has caused water disruption to the Hamlet of Nordegg for a week. Marshall Morton, director of public works for Clearwater County, said the discovery was made on Friday. Work is underway hydrovacing out the road to get the pipe measured so it can be repaired. A plumbing company is on standby and if they have the parts handy, it can be repaired. Otherwise, the parts will have to be ordered. “We’re in the process of excavating the leak,” said Morton late Friday afternoon. “It’s in the roadway behind the museum. We could see there is a big crack in the pipe, but there is a huge cavern under the roadway that was undermined and that was why it didn’t come to surface.” Morton said they won’t be able to hook up a temporary line above the ground so they have to repair the leak. About 70 residents have been without potable drinking water since April 19. County staff delivered five-gallon jugs of drinking water to residents and two portable fresh water stations were set up so residents could fill water jugs. Nordegg Resort Lodge has been allowing people to shower in two rooms and laundry use is now permitted there, too. The lodge has its own well. Morton said they hope to have the repair done by today and then the water can be turned on immediately for laundry and toilet use, but not for drinking. Alberta Health Services must give approval first before the water can be used for drinking. That usually takes about five days due to steps to flush the system and the testing of water samples. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com
Groups to pitch stone circle to council BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF
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Terry Aris of Lumbreck, Alta., works his team of mules in the outdoor ring before a demonstration at the Westerner on Friday. The Mane Event equine education and trade fair runs through the weekend with a comprehensive line-up of acclaimed clinicians considered to be the best in the field of discipline. A trade fair devoted exclusively to exhibitors who cater to the equine community will also be featured at the 10th annual show. bourhood of Deer Run. At one point, residents were using garden hoses to fight flames in their backyards. Luckily, the wind shifted and Calgary firefighters have been able to contain the fire. The province also helped out with helicopters dumping buckets of water. Originally there was concern three people were missing, but fire officials say they have been located and are safe.
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Private member’s bill closer to becoming law Central Alberta parliamentarian’s bill outlawing masks at riots is closer to becoming national law. Wild Rose MP Blake Richards’ Bill C-309 Concealment of Identity Act was passed by the Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday. The private member’s bill would make it illegal to wear a mask or disguise while participating in a riot of unlawful assembly. Numerous witnesses, including Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu, testified before the committee made up of seven Conservatives, four Liberals and one independent. Parliament passed its third reading last October and the legislation now goes back to the Senate for third reading later this month. It could receive royal assent and become law as early as this summer.
Residents may soon have another option to celebrate aboriginal culture in Red Deer. Three groups will make their pitch for a Stone Circle installation within Coronation Park at Red Deer city council on Monday. The Red Deer Native Friendship Society, Urban Aboriginal Voices Society and the Red Deer Centennial Committee want to install the heritage project as part of the Centennial celebrations. The recommended location is in the northwest corner of the park directly north of the walking trail along the Waskasoo Creek. The location is important because it positions the relationship between aboriginal peoples and the crown in historical and present context. The circle would serve as a self-interpreted cultural site for the entire community and not as a cerCALGARY — A large emonial site. The Stone Circle would consist of 20 grass fire in Calgary’s boulders installed in a quartered circle. Fish Creek Park has been Organizers would like to see the project complet- contained. ed by late June, in time to have the site dedicated Gusty winds had blown during National Aboriginal Week. the blaze pretty close to The group reviewed several sites and felt this area some homes in the neighwould be the best fit because of the connection with the tributary creek, natural space, access to downtown and opportuOPENING FRIDAY, MAY 3 nities for community interpretation. Mon. to Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Construction would Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. begin shortly after the Hanging Baskets, Proven Winners, Annuals, site selection is apPerennials, Shrubs & Vegetables proved. City administration Located 6.5 km East of 30 Ave supports the recommenon Delburne Hwy. dation. (403)347-4425 crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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Man facing charges after dog dragged behind vehicle in north Edmonton EDMONTON — Edmonton police have charged a man after a dog was dragged behind a pickup truck on the city’s north side earlier this week. Police said Friday they charged a 33-year-old man under the Animal Protection Act. Const. Mandy Squire said for criminal charges to be laid there would have to be evidence of wilful intent, something police said they don’t have. The six-year-old female dog named Nalla, was in the care of the accused when the alleged incident occurred, but police say he is not the owner. The accused has been scheduled to appear in court in June to face a fine that has yet to be determined. Squire said in a press release that the dog is currently receiving 24-hour medical care, including numerous surgeries to heal the bottom of its paws.
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SHAME! For more than a month, thousands in Alberta and beyond have asked Premier Redford and her government to honour a promise made in 2008 by the PC government to let residents at Michener Centre stay in their home. The Redford government broke that promise in March when it abruptly chose to evict vulnerable residents without consulting them, their families or guardians.
SHAME! Red Deer City Council, the Red Deer Public School Division, the Town of Penhold, the Society of Parents and Friends of Michener Centre, all Alberta opposition parties and many more organizations have come out against the closure.
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Border agency flags Iranians BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s border agency has flagged the possibility of Iranians with “sinister motives” slipping into the country — a warning that came in the months leading to the arrest of two men charged with plotting to attack a Via Rail train with help from al-Qaida in Iran. An intelligence report by the Canada Border Services Agency said 19 Iranian nationals had been found inadmissible to Canada on security grounds since 2008 — the majority of them refugee claimants lacking proper documentation. The July 2012 report, Irregular Migration of Iranians to Canada, was obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act. “Iran is the number one source country of improperly documented migrants who make refugee claims in Canada,” says the report, portions of which remain secret. “Most of these migrants cite persecution based on religion, political opinion and sexual orientation.” A significant percentage of the arrivals use “facilitators” to enter Canada, adds the report. “Information provided by the migrants on their smugglers suggests possible links to organized crimi-
nal elements both within and outside of Canada.” The border agency cites the June 2012 conviction of a man for smuggling two Iranians to Vancouver from China using phoney Israeli passports. Many people seeking refuge in Canada use fake documents and rely on middlemen to help them flee persecution in their homelands. In addition, the number of Iranians making refugee claims in Canada is relatively small — about 300 a year — and in 2011 more than 85 per cent were granted asylum, the report says. However, the manner in which they arrive and the possible links to organized crime “are of concern,” the border agency adds. “While Iranian irregular migrants mainly enter Canada to make refugee claims, it is possible that certain individuals may enter with more sinister motives.” The 19 Iranians denied haven in Canada for security reasons were deemed inadmissible under a provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act covering terrorism, subversion and espionage. Iranian links to Islamic extremism came to the fore this week with the arrest of two men accused of scheming to derail a passenger train in southern Ontario.
Loblaw sending reps to site of factory collapse BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Loblaw Inc. is sending senior company officials to Bangladesh in the wake a building collapse that killed hundreds of garment factory workers where some Joe Fresh clothes were made. Canadian clothing line Joe Fresh, sold in Loblaw (TSX:L) stores, was among the customers of the factories operating in the building and has faced fierce customer backlash this week. Loblaw Inc. will also be one of several major Canadian retailers to take part in an “urgent” meeting Monday with the Retail Council of Canada. The retail council’s president and CEO wouldn’t confirm what other companies will be involved in the meeting, other than to say it will be a strong representation of retailers across the country, including those who usually participate in the council’s responsible trade committee. “We will be looking at what are the efforts that have been made and what else needs to be done? Where do we need to put pressure? We will also be discussing these issues with the federal government,” said Diane Brisebois. Senior representatives from Loblaw’s supply chain team will meet with local officials in Bangladesh to get “a precise response on what caused this tragedy,” the company said in a statement late Friday. “We are aligning with other apparel retailers to support local efforts and provide aid and resources,”
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Man steals $830 worth of supplies from sex-toy store MONTREAL — A man is wanted by police for having stolen hundreds of dollars’ worth of sex toys from an adult shop near Montreal. Police are looking for a man in his thirties who made off Friday with bags stuffed with $830 worth of stolen adults-only products. “We’re talking about erotic toys — like vibrators, women’s lingerie and triple-X movies,” said Chief Insp. Serge Adam of the Repentigny police force. After he spent close to an hour shopping, the suspect approached the cashier, who was alone at the time, and pulled out a butcher’s knife, Adam said. Adam said that after demanding money the man left with about $100 in cash — plus the contents of his illicit shopping spree. He said the man, who had a light beard and was wearing red-framed glasses, headed southwest towards Montreal. Adam said it was not the first time that a sex shop in Repentigny had been robbed. “I’ve been working here for a long time (and) from my memory, there were similar robberies in the past,” said the police spokesman. “But it’s been a long time.”
spokeswoman Julija Hunter said in the statement. “We are committed to finding an approach that ensures safe working conditions, drives lasting change in the industry and help prevents other tragedies.” Rescuers in Bangladesh dug through mangled metal and concrete Friday and found more survivors, but they also found more corpses that pushed the death toll past 300. Police say cracks in the walls had led them to order an evacuation Tuesday, but the garment factories in the building ignored the order and were operating when the building collapsed the next day. Officials said soon after the collapse that numerous construction regulations had been violated. Abdul Halim, an official with Savar’s engineering department, said the owner of Rana Plaza was allowed to erect a five-story building but had added another three stories illegally. Agencies in Canada don’t have the power to mandate that certain codes or regulations are followed in another country, she said. “So the challenge has been in the past that while there has been a huge effort through global groups to affect change, unless we can affect change with the local governments...it’s very, very difficult to mandate those things from hundreds or thousands of miles away,” Brisebois said. Loblaw said its vendor standards were designed to ensure that products are manufactured in a socially responsible way but that current measures do not address the issue of building construction or integrity. part in a breakfast reception with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Lieutenant-Governor David Onley. He will then present a new regimental colour to the Third Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment on the grounds of Queen’s Park. Regimental colours are a kind of ceremonial flag considered the most prized possession of every regiment.
Raed Jaser, 35, of Toronto, and Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, of Montreal, face terrorism-related charges in what the RCMP says was a plot guided by elements of the al-Qaida organization in Iran. The Mounties have not elaborated on the foreign connection, saying only that the support did not come from the Iranian government. The border services agency report notes recent American concerns about Iranian secret operatives and members of the Hezbollah extremist group, backed by Iran, carrying out attacks in the United States. Testimony in March of last year before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security alleged Hezbollah was active in stealing and forging high-quality passports that could allow members to travel freely. Hezbollah was added to Canada’s list of terrorist entities in December 2002. The assets of any listed group may be seized. In addition, it is a crime to knowingly participate in the activities of a designated organization or deal in its property or finances. In late 2010 it emerged through online document leaker WikiLeaks that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service had responded to hints of possible terror operations by “vigorously harassing” known members of Hezbollah.
Kenney to look at deportation issue in wake of terror arrests BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s immigration policy is being reviewed following revelations that one of the men charged in an alleged plot to attack a Via Rail train was ordered deported years ago — but was never removed because he is a stateless Palestinian. The federal immigration minister said Friday he wants to know what can be done when Canada wants to deport someone who has no home country. “(I) am having a briefing with officials to see if there was any way to work to still remove someone like this who allegedly is stateless,” Jason Kenney said. In the briefing, he’s likely to learn that Canada can and does deport people who are considered stateless. Between 2003 and 2010, 352 of them were removed from Canada, according to government statistics published in a 2012 study commissioned by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Sixty-seven others have been removed in the last two years, the Canadian Border Services Agency said Friday. Being stateless means an individual can’t be considered a citizen of any country, a legal limbo that can arise for a variety of reasons. It’s considered a situation beyond the individual’s control — and one which Raed Jaser, one of the two men charged in the Via plot, has claimed applies in his case. “I am a Palestinian by blood, that does not give me any rights whatsoever in my place of birth,” Jaser told a deportation hearing in 2004. The case of Palestinians is a unique among the estimated millions of stateless people in the world. While there is such a thing as a Palestinian passport, most countries do not recognize Palestine as a state and therefore its people are considered stateless. Immigration regulations concerning deportation make no allowances for those considered stateless so officials, theoretically, have several options: removal of a stateless person to the country from which he or she came to Canada, removal to the country of last permanent residence before coming to Canada, removal to the country of which the person is a national or to the country of birth.
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Prince Philip presented with Order of Canada during royal visit to Toronto TORONTO — Prince Philip was awarded the highest level of the Order of Canada shortly after arriving in Toronto on Friday for a brief royal visit. At a downtown reception, Gov. Gen. David Johnston presented the Duke of Edinburgh with the insignias of Companion of the Order of Canada and Commander of the Order of Military Merit. Secretary to the Governor General, Stephen Wallace, said during the ceremony that Philip “has long embodied dignity, loyalty and service to others” and has helped advance the personal achievement of young Canadians through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. “Through his many visits to Canada, both on his own and with Her Majesty The Queen, he has shown his lasting concern for our country and for Canadians,” Wallace said. Before the ceremony, Philip had English breakfast tea with Johnston, his wife Sharon and retired Royal Canadian Regiment colonel Joe Aitchison. Johnston and Philip discussed Newfoundland, chatting about the prince’s stopover in Gander in the island’s northeast. Johnston talked about how the province went from being a “have-not” to a “have” province under the federal equalization program, “And now they’re bailing out the rest of us.” “They’re very noticeably Maritimers,” Philip said. Aitchison said Philip, who has been the regiment’s honorary colonel-in-chief since 1953, is seen as one of the regular officers. “When he’s here we don’t think of him as Prince Philip,” Aitchison said. “I’d have tea with him as with any other regimental officer.” Philip is in Toronto for to kick off what Ottawa calls a “private working visit.” On Saturday, he will be at the legislature to take
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Generals lead pack With the shortened National Hockey League regular season winding down on Sunday, lovers of the game will be pumping themselves up for the games that really matter: the playoffs. NHL fans will prepare for a playoff run that won’t end until late June by watching and reading every scrap of information they can consume, stocking up on beer and snacks, buying even larger big-screen televisions. But for the truest lovers of Canada’s national sport, the hockey season is over. They are the skaters who play for pure love of the game. Central Albertans were forJOE tunate to see it unfold as the MCLAUGHLIN Bentley Generals won the Allan Cup in a jam-packed Red Deer Arena a week ago today. The Generals defeated a feisty team from Clarenville, Nfld., 3-0, avenging a championship final loss from two years ago. Fans who follow the game closely — from the National Hockey League level down to watching toddlers chase a puck on a backyard rink — share a reverence for the sport. But all of them have competing secondary interests. For National Hockey League players, there are millions of dollars at stake. Being part of a Stanley Cup winner increases your market value. For the vast majority of hockey moms and dads, it’s about inculcating fitness, discipline, teamwork and culture in their children. For top-level senior hockey players, the overwhelming themes are pure love of the game and the chance to keep competing at a high level. Those players sacrifice a lot to succeed. All of them have jobs to support their hockey jones. There’s precious little money coming their way. Ditto for fame. Outside the most avid fan base for any senior hockey team, few people would recognize them outside the rink. The players must spend a lot of time and money just getting to and from the games and practices. Many of the Generals live in Calgary and routinely travel as far north as Fort Saskatchewan and Stony Plain for league games. They give up family time. But they do it because they love the game and revel in striving at the highest level where they can compete. They revere teammates and sacrifice their bodies for them. All of them were superior players in their youth, with aspirations for the fame and wealth that comes
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Bentley General Brett Robertson cuts in on Rosetown Redwing Brennan Turner during Allan Cup action at the Arena last week and, at left, the Allan Cup. Senior hockey is played with skill and passion by players who make great sacrifices to continue to play the game. with a National Hockey League career. All played high-level hockey, in major junior, university or minor professional leagues. Some played in the NHL. But when aspirations for NHL stardom died, their reverence for the game endured. That passion is shared by the people who own and manage successful teams. They want to win as badly as their players do. The last time the Generals won the Allan Cup, in 2009, Brian Sutter was their coach. No surprise there; he has been a winner at every level. In 1991, as coach of the St. Louis Blues, Sutter won the Jack Adams Trophy. It’s presented annually to the coach “adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.” This year, only four years after coaching the Generals to an Allan Cup championship and leading them to the final in 2010 and 2011, he was replaced as head coach by Brandin Cote. No doubt Sutter was supremely ticked off. But his
love of the game is still so deep that he soon became bench boss of the Innisfail Eagles, coaching against his old Bentley mates in the Chinook Hockey League. That’s passion. It’s not about fame or money. It’s love for hockey at its deepest and most elemental level. This year, that passion was rewarded for the Bentley Generals. Former Red Deer Rebels were instrumental in their victory. Chris Neiszner scored the championship goal late in the second period and Scott Doucet potted an insurance marker four minutes later. The Allan Cup has been awarded 104 times since 1909. Alberta teams have won six times, with the Bentley Generals now comprising one-third of that total. They also lost in the finals in 2008, 2010 and to Clarenville in 2011. The Generals today are Canada’s pre-eminent senior hockey team, a national finalist five of the past six years. If justice and good luck prevail, they should have an opportunity to defend their title and renew their intense rivalry, when Clarenville hosts the Allan Cup in Newfoundland next spring. Joe McLaughlin is a retired former managing editor of the Red Deer Advocate.
Weapons of mass destruction? George W. Bush wasn’t lying about Iraq after all, and those of us who said that he was owe him an apology. Saddam Hussein did have weapons of mass destruction. We just didn’t read the small print. When President Bush said in a speech: “Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof — the smoking gun — that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud,” GWYNNE we thought that DYER he was talking about nuclear weapons. And many of us didn’t believe him. When Vice-President Dick Cheney assured us: “There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein now has weapons of mass destruction. There is no doubt he is amassing them to use against our friends … and against us,” we just assumed he was lying as usual. And when Colin Powell, the secretary of state, told the UN Security Council that “Saddam Hussein and his regime are concealing their efforts to produce more weapons of mass destruction. ... We know that Iraqi government officials ... have hidden prohibited items in their homes,” we thought he meant nukes and poison gas and nasty biological agents. Poor old Colin, we thought. An innocent soldier, too gullible for his own good. But we were all wrong. The real threat was pressure cookers, and there were thousands of them in the homes
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of Iraqi officials We shouldn’t be too hard on the Bush gang for not making full disclosure of what they actually meant by “weapons of mass destruction” at the time. Imagine how silly Powell would have looked at the United Nations if he had shown the disbelieving audience not a vial of suspicious-looking liquid (nerve gas? bubonic plague?), but merely a pressure cooker. But there can be no doubt now: there were “weapons of mass destruction” in Iraq. These penitential thoughts are inspired by the charge brought against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving brother of the two young ChechenAmericans who detonated two pressure cookers stuffed with explosives and ball-bearings at the Boston Marathon last week, killing three and wounding several hundred. It was a wicked deed that brought great sorrow to many families — but are pressure cookers really “weapons of mass destruction”? The U.S. Department of Justice certainly thinks so. On Monday, it charged the 19-yearold Tsarnaev with “using and conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against persons and property.” Not a nuclear weapon, or poison gas or some filthy plague, but a homemade bomb that killed three people. The U.S. federal government’s definition of a “weapon of mass destruction,” it turns out, is quite different from the one we ordinary mortals use. It covers almost any explosive device, specifically including bombs, grenades, mines and small rockets and missiles. The requirement seems to be that the weapon in question has to explode, so assault rifles with large magazines, for example, are exempt, even though
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they have been used to kill much larger numbers of innocent American civilians on several occasions. (Mustn’t upset the National Rifle Association.) Of course, American bombs, grenades, mines and small rockets and missiles are not “weapons of mass destruction.” That would be unthinkable. Otherwise we would have to accept that President Barack Obama signs off on the use of drone-delivered weapons of mass destruction on the guilty and the innocent alike in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen almost every morning. What’s really going on here is just another manifestation of what Americans themselves call “American exceptionalism.” In this context, it means that killing Americans, especially for political reasons, is a special crime that calls for special terms and special punishment. It’s the same logic that has been used to justify imprisoning people indefi-
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nitely without trial and even torturing them in the endless “war on terror.” Don’t get too excited about it. One of the things that makes Americans completely unexceptional is that they are playing the same games with words and meanings that every great power has used to justify its actions since the dawn of time. Lewis Carroll nailed it a century and a half ago in Through the Looking-Glass, the sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. “When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master — that’s all.” Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Embracing future economic potential CLEVELAND — Ontario, Canada’s most populated province, took a big hit with the 2008 financial crisis. Its automotive industry was devastated. Its manufacturing industry faced a much weaker U.S. export market while its competitiveness was undermined by the resourcedriven rise in the exchange DAVID rate of our dolCRANE lar. Factories closed, unemployment rose and communities suffered. Ontario’s fiscal position deteriorated sharply as tax revenues fell and stimulus costs escalated. Yet Ontario is reinventing itself and doing that in part by seeking a greater collaboration with the Great Lakes Region, which includes eight U.S. states bordering the Great Lakes and Quebec. It’s a region with more than 100 million people and a more than $5 trillion economy. The approval, after many frustrating years of effort, of the new DetroitWindsor bridge is seen as a sign that there is political will on both sides of the border for greater collaboration.
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder pushed hard for the bridge over strong political opposition in his state, but with help from Canada. Snyder’s role is important because he will be co-chairing the Council of Great Lakes Governors summit with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on May 31 to June 2. This is the first time since 2005 that the Great Lakes governors and Ontario and Quebec premiers have had the chance to meet to discuss issues that are important to the region. There is already significant co-operation on managing the Great Lakes waters, which constitute 21 per cent of the world’s freshwater supplies, including facilitating shipping through the St. Lawrence Seaway-Great Lakes system. There is a history of co-operation on border security and infrastructure as well. But the upcoming summit will be a chance to expand the agenda. As Snyder says, “the meeting will help reinvigorate our work and shape our plans to strengthen our economy and protect our Great Lakes. Through our work together, we expect to enhance our region’s competitiveness in the global economy, while taking strategic actions on transportation, ports and U.S.-Canadian trade.” The potential exists to pursue areas of great potential opportunity. One example is to lead North America in the transition to a low-carbon
economy. The Great Lakes Region could take advantage of the huge natural gas supplies in Pennsylvania and Ohio to make the transition from diesel and gasoline to natural gas as a fuel for trucking, metropolitan vehicle fleets, municipal buses, shipping and railroads, leading possibly to cars as well. Natural gas is much cheaper and has much lower greenhouse gas emissions than oil. By working together to ensure natural gas fuelling stations along major expressways and truck depots on both side of the border, the Great Lakes Region would assure trucking companies that vehicles could be refuelled. Likewise, the region could position itself as a centre for the development of hydrogen fuel cells technology. Co-operation in advanced manufacturing — manufacturing based on smart electronics systems rather than traditional mechanical processes is a second opportunity. This would help ensure the region’s future as North America’s industrial heartland and the key location for manufacturing research and development, both creating the tools for advanced manufacturing but also becoming the leading user of advanced manufacturing systems in industries such as information technology, synthetic biology, nanotechnology and new materials, as well as autos and other traditional industries. The auto industry today is an exam-
ple of advanced manufacturing, in the production systems used but also in vehicles themselves, with electronics, software and new materials. A third opportunity could come from making the region a leading centre for water opportunities technologies. Water could be the next big industry, as the world faces a growing need for water and water sanitation. Global population is expected to grow by at least two billion people and the global economy is expected to nearly quadruple by 2050, with rising incomes and consumption, as well as growing urbanization. Even in the Great Lakes Region there is a critical need for water infrastructure upgrading and new water technologies. Ontario has already made developing its water industry a key sector for future growth. The Great Lakes Region could, then, become the North American centre for the transition to the low-carbon economy, the leader in advanced manufacturing and the source of the water solutions the world needs. These are big opportunities for collaboration, which would allow the Great Lakes Region to prosper in a transforming world of rapid technological change and intense global competition and which would reinvent Ontario as a powerhouse in the Canadian economy. Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.
Young and old make sun shine So it’s a full moon, and some sort of Chinook wind, and everything is grey and kind of ugly. In fact it looks a bit like the surface of the moon around here these days. And an actual spring day is as rare as hen’s teeth, as my grandma used to say. So everybody seems a bit — OK, a lot — grumpy these days and everybody is going around like shell-shocked zombie Albertans on account of it snowed in October and hasn’t really let up since. Remember when there used to be four actual seasons instead of 10 months of remarkably stupid weather? So I too was feeling sorry for myself and feeling funky the other day, only not in a HARLEY good funky way like a song HAY from James Brown (I Feel Good) or Tower of Power (What is Hip?), but in a bad funky way like Pigpen, the little guy in the Peanuts comic strip who always had a cloud over his head. OK, his was because he was always dirty hence his name Pigpen, my own cloud was on account of I was feeling kind of funky. You know, some days are diamonds; some days are dirt. Some days you eat the bear; some days the bear eats you. (Insert your own weird saying here: …………………) Anyway two things happened a couple of days ago to put things in perspective for a guy in a funk with a cloud over his head, on a dirt-day, getting eaten by a bear. I was at a community meeting at a little country school and I was taking some photographs and limping around the small gymnasium when I heard a familiar little voice. “Uncle Harley? I didn’t know you were here!” And I get a big hug from my niece’s little Grade 5er, Kierra. I felt better instantly. She’s there on account of she’s one of the student helpers who have come back to the school in the evening to put out the tables and chairs and who are assisting with the buffet, etc., and generally being adorable. I introduce her to my friends at the do, only I’m not sure whether to call her my grand-niece or my great-niece or niece-in-law, or my fourth cousin, or something, and so I explain that she’s my niece Kelly’s youngest rotten kid, and somebody says, “Wow, are you that old?” Which almost put me in a funk again. But then Kierra is giving me a tour of the tiny school, and she is quite delighted to show me around. She points out the little music room: “We mostly just sing in there.” The office: “I’m a Peacemaker. When kids argue out on the school yard, I bring them in here to talk to them and make it better. If they hit each other, they have to go directly to the principal.” I’m already impressed. “I’m also a Reading Excellence helper,” she says, though she’s not bragging, “I help other kids read stuff.” And we are trooping down the hallway with one of her friends and she’s pointing this way and that. “That’s the computer room way down at the end, and this is my classroom,” she says.
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The door is locked but there’s a little vertical window in the door and I try to peer through it. “Oh,” she says as innocent as an 11-year-old can be. “The windows are all blacked out. In case there’s a lockdown.” And I start to feel a bit funky again when I remember we live in a world where a delightful little school full of precious kids has to have a plan for a “lockdown.” “And look!” she says, running to the end of the hall and pointing up. “Brodie painted this one!” Brodie is Kierra’s brother, my grand-nephew, or greatnephew or nephew-in-law and he along with Brett, the oldest brother, my other you-know-what has already graduated from this charming little elementary school. The kids have painted the big white ceiling tiles with colourful and interesting things. I notice Brodie’s drawing includes an Oh Henry chocolate bar. I’m smiling again. “I asked the principal if I could paint one,” Kierra says. “It’s my last year here.” And she’s proud as punch, as my grandma used to say. I got several more hugs that evening from my great-niece, who really is great no matter what the official term is, and I’m feeling much better when I get home. And then I check my emails. I had been a bit worried about one of my favourite “life-experienced” people whom I’ve mentioned before and who lives in Kelowna. I hadn’t heard from her in a quite a while and it isn’t like her to go more than a few days without emailing me some wise or
funny attachment that always perks me up. So I had emailed her asking her how she was and I’d put a red flag on the email on account of it was of “High Importance.” There was a message in my In Box from H.B. — that’s what I’ve always called Helen Beatrice Marks. It said, in part: “I am fine — as usual. I’m a very lucky 91 year old — never sick. Was telling someone the other day that I haven’t had a cold since I was in my 20s and I’ve never had the flu and I’ve never had a flu shot. So, I guess I’ll be around for a few more years. I hope you are all well and enjoying life.” And she included lots of news and called my Rotten Kids her “own” and said “you sure have great kidlets.” And she ended her note like this: “Bye for now. Go and give your lovely wife a BFJK for me as soon as she comes home from work. Now don’t forget!!!!!!!!! “Love ya, H.B.” And I think I may have figured out what a BFJK is … something about a “Big Juicy Kiss” I think, and knowing 91-year-old H.B., I think I know what the rest of it is. And then I think: How can anyone stay funky with a dark cloud over your head when you have a precious 11-year-old and a cherished 91-year-old showing you that the sun is shining and the sky is blue every single day? If you want it to be. Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.
Farewell to a woman of faith, compassion On Saturday April 20, we said farewell to woman of uncommon grace and compassion. This lady, while always working in the background, drew a very large crowd of people to her memorial. They came as professionals, as everyday blue collars and, most importantly, her friends from the streets. Her 76 years CHRIS did not stop her SALOMONS from her greatest passion: first her family, which included husband Jim, four children, I think seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren, then those from the street, the afflicted, and the addicted;
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her passion being that each and every one of them could live with the peace and contentment that she herself experienced through her faith in God and his son Jesus. I have known this woman for 20-plus years and in all that time, I have never seen even a minor flickering of her faith — it was constant and strong. Then for the last four years, I have had the pleasure of her presence at the kitchen. In one corner of the dining room is a small office called the Healing Centre, where she would speak with people and she would pray with them. Every Monday and Tuesday morning, she would be there at breakfast time. With a plate of food, she would go and sit at a table, and within five minutes the table would be full of people eating, but mostly visiting with this loving woman. More than any other Caucasian person I know, Lorraine loved the native population struggling on the streets of
Red Deer. They knew it and the love and respect were reciprocated. Even if some of them would be drunk and combative to anyone else, to her they quieted right down and gave her the respect she deserved. She would calmly speak with them and if they wanted, she would bring them into her office and pray with them, or even just listen to their stories. When I first witnessed her taking an inebriated person into her office and closing the door, I was nervous about it, but it didn’t take too long to realize that I need have no fear; their love for her was all the protection she needed. Whenever there was someone who made her even slightly nervous, she would ask me to join her or she would not take them into her office. Often after the last client was ushered out the door, she and I would sit and talk about the morning or any other subject that happened to come up, like our children and grandchildren. She had a real passion and love for
them, and it was evident in her voice. A very few of the people we serve can make it very difficult to work in this industry; they constantly and belligerently assume ownership or high self-importance, to the point that it becomes very discouraging to do my work there. At times like that, this beautiful lady would put her hand on my shoulder and give words of encouragement and instill in me the will to carry on. Every Monday morning, she would lead myself and all the volunteers in a short time of devotion (something else she has done since the kitchen opened 15 years ago), and I personally feel that these prayers were what made the kitchen as viable and an important part of downtown as it is. I for one, along with a whole host of others, will miss this quiet, loving, faithful and gentle influence in our lives. Lorraine Keegstra, 1936-2013 Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.
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The best part of a spring cycle on Majorca? Wildflowers — fields of them.
weather is too chilly for swimming in early April — even for a Canadian. Although spring may be off-season for a beach vacation, on the mountainous island of Majorca it is peak cycling time. Thousands of cyclists flock to the island during the spring and fall to enjoy some of the best cycling on the planet. Several professional teams train on Majorca. Even though I am dressed in Lycra cycling gear, it is doubtful anyone would confuse me with a professional cyclist. I enjoy recreational cycling as a way to improve my fitness level and to counteract an indulgent lifestyle — especially when travelling. We chose Majorca as a travel destination for its outstanding scenery, exceptional cycling and for its rich food culture. When we reach the tiny village of Alaró, I am planning to indulge in a gelato while relaxing in
the main square. If I manage to make it all the way to the village of Orient, I will definitely have earned the gourmet dinner that is included in our room rate. We are staying at Read’s Hotel, a small luxury hotel that is ideally situated at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains in the heart of some of the island’s best cycling terrain. Read’s also has an onsite spa and one of the best restaurants on the island, so it’s perfect for an indulgent recreational foodie cyclist. I hop back on my bike and start pedalling again. The warm spring sunshine reflects off the wildflowers that are just starting to blossom and from the edge of the road I can see yellow and white blossoms spread out like a carpet across a nearby meadow.
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Left: Read’s Hotel is a 23-room boutique hotel in the countryside. It’s in an ideal spot for cycling and has one of the best restaurants and spas on the island. It is a restored farm and thus has a very historic feel to it. Right: You don’t pass many cars when you cycle the country roads of Majorca, but you will pass a lot of cyclists. There are several professional teams that train on Majorca.
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Above: This train has been nicknamed the “Toy Train.” It can take you from Palma to Soller and to Port de Soller on the northwest side of the island. The train moves slow, but it gives you lots of time to take in the views of the mountains. Below: Every visitor should also pop into the capital city to see its historic architecture. One of the highlights is the Palma Cathedral.
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MAJORCA: Traffic is scarce Other blooms are pushing their way up through the rough, craggy surfaces that line the roadside. Traffic is very scarce on the narrow country road that leads to the village and for most of the winding ride, my husband and I do not encounter any motor vehicles, just other cyclists. When we reach the village square, we realize that something is going on. A small crowd of locals has gathered outside the village cathedral where a brass band is just setting up. We sit on the edge of the cobblestone square with about a dozen other cyclists and a pile of locals and get ready for the free concert. When the concert concludes, we hop on our bikes to head back on a different road to our hotel. Unfortunately, we can’t reconcile the English cycling map with the Spanish road signs and end up taking the long way back. In the end, we may not have worked quite hard enough to deserve a gourmet dinner, but this is Spain and it is almost siesta time.
If you go ● Majorca (also called Mallorca in Spanish) is the largest of the Spanish Balearic islands. July and August are the peak travel months on Majorca, when most visitors come to enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean beaches along the island’s 500-km long coastline. Spring and fall are peak cycling times, but the sport can be enjoyed year-round. ● Majorca can be reached by ferry from Barcelona or by a short flight to Palma de Mallorca airport. Many carriers offer flight service from major European hub cities and Majorca is a particularly popular travel destination for British and German tourists. ● We stayed at Read’s Hotel (http://readshotel. com), a 23-room boutique country hotel that has a first-class spa and one of the best restaurants on the island. Mountain bike rentals are included in all the room rates or you can rent top-end Giant road bikes from an onsite bike shop for 20€. Serious cyclists can bring their own pedals shoes and helmets. Read’s attracts all levels of cyclists from amateur to professional and can supply maps and recommend routes. After a hard day of cycling, it’s great to relax in the onsite Vespasian spa, which was recently ranked
as one of the World’s Top 50 Spas. Room rates start at 225€ per night. Customized cycling, spa and yoga packages can be arranged directly through the hotel. Children aged 12 years and over are welcome at Read’s Hotel. ● Besides cycling, there are several companies that offer hiking expeditions on Majorca. Visitors should also take the time to explore the capital city of Palma de Mallorca, which has a beautiful historic quarter. The cathedral, the Palace of Almudaina, the fish exchange, and the Plaza Mayor are must-see sites in the capital. ● Another scenic area of Majorca that is popular with cyclists is Port de Soller on the northwest side of the island. Its location in the Serra De Tramuntana Mountains is ideal for those who like the challenge of climbing steep hills with switchbacks. There is also a picturesque harbour, beaches, a lighthouse and a nice selection of restaurants and hotels. You can get there via the “toytown” train from Palma or
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REIMER NOMINATED TORONTO — Goalie James Reimer, whose play has won over fans and seemingly Maple Leafs management, has been chosen Toronto’s nominee for the 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award recognizes “perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.” “Taking into account the tough year and the injury I had last year, it’s been nice to come back this year,” said Reimer, who credited his teammates and coaches for his success. “It’s definitely a reflection of what we’ve been able to accomplish here as a team,” he added. The 25-year-old from Morweena, Man. and former Red Deer Rebels netminder, was picked by the Toronto chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Each NHL team provides a nominee, with the winner chosen by PHWA members and announced during the league’s televised awards ceremony. A grant from the PHWA is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, Minn., in the name of the winner. In announcing the choice of Reimer, the Toronto chapter cited his taking over as the Leafs starter after “many challenging circumstances” including head and neck injuries. Reimer (19-7-5) currently sports a .926 save percentage and 2.38 goals-against average. “It’s great,” coach Randy Carlyle said of his goalie’s nomination. “There was a lot of talk of what he could do and what he can’t do,” he added. “He’s proved a lot of people wrong.”
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BY JERRET SEMCZYSZYN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Red Deer 2 Ottawa 2 SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — It didn’t come as a result of a victory, but the Red Deer Chiefs have punched their ticket into the elimination round at the 2013 Telus Cup. Following a lop-sided victory against the Valley Wildcats on Thursday, the Chiefs battled to a 2-2 tie on Friday morning against the Ottawa Jr. 67’s. The story of the game was the play of Ottawa goaltender Simon Hofley, who turned away 55 shots. The Chiefs had multiple opportunities to score throughout the game on a number of power plays, but the Ottawa netminder had an answer for most shots fired at him. “I thought (Hofley) was outstanding,” Chiefs head coach Doug Quinn. “He’s a big, strong guy that covers a lot of net. It just looked like when we were shooting, there wasn’t much net to look at.” Ottawa opened the scoring three and a half minutes into the first period when Matthew Hudson found a loose puck in front and beat Chiefs goaltender Matt Zentner. Red Deer tied the game later in the period as Chris Gorgi grabbed a rebound off Hofley’s pad. The Chiefs took the lead early in the second period when Trey Degraaf scored on the power play to make it 2-1. Chiefs defenceman Jordan Steenbergen left the game with an upper body injury after taking
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Red Deer Midget Optimist Rebels/Chiefs forward Chase Thudium attempts to step around Ottawa 67s defenceman Justin St. Germain. a hard hit into the Red Deer bench early in the third period. On an ensuing Ottawa power play, Ryan Kuffner tied the game for at two after deflecting a point shot with 15 minutes remaining in the third period. The teams traded scoring chances in the remaining minutes, but neither goaltender could be beat. Gabe Bast was named player of the game for
Red Deer. Red Deer goaltender Matt Zentner was also strong in net, as he turned away 25 shots. Chiefs captain Quinn Brown said his team would have rather walked away with the victory, but said the team is happy with the single point and the berth into the semifinals. “We wanted the win, but the tie was good because it got us into the semis,” Brown said. “We
didn’t play our best, we still have more so hopefully we can bring that out in the semis.” Brown said the team’s game plan remained the same as it has all tournament. “Our game plan was the same: just wear teams out, get pucks deep and wear them out so we can score goals,” he said. Quinn was pleased with his team’s effort and said as the game went
on, his players generated more scoring chances. “I thought we worked hard,” Quinn said. “We might have been a little bit tight, but the first ten minutes of the game I thought we came out with a lot of intensity and pressure. I thought gradually we started skating better and created a lot of opportunities.”
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Yankees overcome injuries to beat Jays THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Yankees 6 Jays 4 NEW YORK — David Phelps struck out a career-high nine in four innings after relieving the injured Ivan Nova, Chris Stewart threw out two baserunners to quash potential rallies as an emergency fill-in for Francisco Cervelli and the New York Yankees beat the wild Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Friday night. Lyle Overbay hit a go-ahead RBI triple and Vernon Wells had a sacrifice fly off Aaron Laffey in an inning the fill-in starter for Josh Johnson walked four, helping New York overcome two homers by Edwin Encarnacion. David Robertson yielded a long homer to Jose Bautista in the eighth but Brett Gardner restored New York’s tworun lead with a homer in the bottom half of the inning. Mariano Rivera loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth but struck out Colby Rasmus to end it for his eighth save in eight chances. The Blue Jays led ear-
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New York Yankees’ Vernon Wells is congratulated after scoring a run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday. ly for the second straight night and outhit New York 10-6 but failed to execute on both sides of the ball in dropping to 1-4 on their seven-game road trip. They were sloppy on the basepaths, getting caught stealing twice — once at third base to end the third —
struck out 13 times and their pitchers walked 10. Toronto also allowed New York to score on a wild pitch and passed ball. Cervelli broke his right hand when Rajai Davis fouled Nova’s fifth pitch of the game straight back into the catcher’s
bare hand. Cervelli will have surgery and miss at least six weeks. Nova followed Cervelli to the crowded trainer’s room two innings later, walking off the mound after giving up a single to Davis with right elbow pain. He will have an MRI. Kevin Youkilis was
not available for the sixth straight game because of lower back tightness, and he may be headed to the disabled list Saturday. And then, of course, there are the four All-Stars: Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixiera have all been out since the beginning of the season. Nova gave up Encarnacion’s homer leading off the second and left the third after allowing the first two batters to reach. Phelps (1-1) took about 5 minutes to warm up then gave up an RBI single to Rasmus. Phelps then struck out Bautista and Encarnacion. Stewart completed an inning-ending double play after Encarnacion fanned by throwing out Davis trying to steal third base. It was the second baserunner Stewart threw out in two innings after he began the day sitting on a couch in the clubhouse reading a book in the “Game of Thrones” series, planning on serving as the backup.
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Wild miss chance to clinch spot in West playoffs THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Oilers 6 Wild 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Corey Potter and Nail Yakupov both scored two goals, and the Edmonton Oilers prevented the Minnesota Wild from clinching a spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 6-1 rout on Friday night. Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle each added a goal and two assists for the Oilers, who won for the second time in 11 games but will miss the
playoffs for the seventh straight season. Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 38 shots. Mikko Koivu scored for the Wild, who could have gotten into the playoffs for the first time in five seasons with a win. Instead, Minnesota will enter Saturday’s season finale at Colorado tied with Columbus for eighth place in the West, one point behind seventhplace Detroit. Minnesota owns the tiebreaker and can secure a post-season spot with a win. If Detroit gets a point
in its season finale, Columbus wins, and Minnesota loses, the Wild would be eliminated. A lot was expected from the Wild this season after the club signed the top two available NHL free agents — centre Zach Parise and defenceman Ryan Suter — to identical 13-year, $98 million contracts last July 4. But the season started slowly and fans began to grumble before the Wild got on a roll in March and briefly joined Vancouver atop the North-
west Division. A 4-8-1 mark in April — including a 1-3 slide in their last four games when they were outscored 17-4 — has moved the Wild to a dangerous position in the West. With desperation settling in, Minnesota played one of its more complete games of the season on Tuesday in a 2-1 win over Los Angeles. Since then, coach Mike Yeo has continually reminded his players not to take anything for granted against the struggling Oilers squad.
The message didn’t sink in. Potter scored 27 seconds into the game when his one-timer from near the top of the right circle beat goalie Niklas Backstrom, who had lost his stick. Hall made it 2-0 at 8:02 as he forced a turnover, picked up the loose puck at the right wall, cut into the right circle and put a rising wrist shot through the legs of Suter and over the glove hand of Backstrom.
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2013 TELUS CUP SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — 2013 Telus Cup Canadian Midget Championship PRELIMINARY ROUND GP W L T GF x-L-M 5 4 1 0 28 x-Red Deer 5 2 1 2 23 x-Saskatoon 5 2 1 2 19 x-Ottawa 5 2 2 1 17 S.S.S. 5 2 2 1 14 Valley 5 0 5 0 7
GA 11 13 16 13 21 34
Pt 8 6 6 5 5 0
x — Clinched playoff berth. Note: Two points for a win; one for a tie. Friday’s results Laval-Montreal 9 Sault Ste. Marie 2 Red Deer 2 Ottawa 2 Saskatoon 9 Valley 1 Thursday’s results Red Deer 8 Valley 1 Laval-Montreal 4 Ottawa 3 Sault Ste. Marie 1 Saskatoon 1 End of preliminary round
1. Edmonton, Gernat 6 (Wruck, Cheek) 7:38 2. Edmonton, Samuelsson 9 (Legault) 18:13 3. Edmonton, Ewanyk 5 (Sautner, Wruck) 18:57 Penalties — Brassart Cal (cross-checking) 13:37, Chase Cal (slashing) 20:00. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Zgraggen Cal (tripping) 4:46, Thrower Cal (fighting), Samuelsson Edm (instigating, fighting, misconduct; served by Benson) 13:18, Brassart Cal (slashing) 14:40. Third Period 4. Edmonton, St. Croix 8 (Kulda) 13:27 5. Calgary, Macek 4 (Rask, Humphries) 15:04 (pp) 6. Edmonton, Lazar 7 (Legault) 15:43 (en) Penalties — Moroz Edm (cross-checking) 7:02, Rissling Cal (roughing), Samuelsson Edm (slashing) 13:46, Musil Edm (hooking) 14:34, Mayor Cal (slashing) 16:52, Peterson Cal (slashing) 18:06. Shots on goal by Calgary 10 4 15 — 29 Edmonton 17 14 9 — 40 Goal — Calgary: Driedger (L,10-5); Edmonton: Brossoit (W,11-3).
PLAYOFFS Saturday’s games Laval-Montreal vs. Ottawa, TBA Red Deer vs. Saskatoon, TBA Sunday’s games Bronze Medal Game Semifinal losers, 9 a.m. Gold Medal Game Semifinal winners, 1 p.m. Participating Teams Atlantic — Valley (N.S.) Wildcats Central — Ottawa Jr. 67’s Host — Sault Ste. Marie North Stars Pacific — Red Deer Chiefs Quebec — Rousseau Royal de Laval-Montreal West — Saskatoon Contacts WHL Playoffs THIRD ROUND Conference Finals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Edmonton (1) vs. Calgary (3) (Edmonton leads series 3-2) Wednesday’s result Edmonton 7 Calgary 3 Tuesday’s result Calgary 5 Edmonton 2 Friday’s game Edmonton 5 Calgary 1 Sunday’s game x-Edmonton at Calgary, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Portland (1) vs. Kamloops (3) (Portland leads series 3-1) Wednesday’s result Portland 3 at Kamloops 0 Tuesday’s result Kamloops 5 Portland 1 Saturday’s result Portland 4 Kamloops 0 Friday’s game Kamloops at Portland, 8 p.m. Sunday’s game x-Portland at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Kamloops at Portland, 8 p.m. x — If necessary.
GA 116 102 128 125 129 139 100 112 144 125 143 140 152 145 168
WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF z-Chicago 47 36 6 5 77 154 y-Anaheim 47 30 11 6 66 137 y-Vancouver 47 26 14 7 59 125 x-St. Louis 47 28 17 2 58 126 x-Los Angeles47 26 16 5 57 130 x-San Jose 47 25 15 7 57 122 Detroit 47 23 16 8 54 121 Minnesota 47 25 19 3 53 119 Columbus 47 23 17 7 53 117 Phoenix 46 20 18 8 48 116 Dallas 47 22 21 4 48 130 Edmonton 47 18 22 7 43 118 Calgary 48 19 25 4 42 128 Nashville 47 16 22 9 41 110 Colorado 46 15 24 7 37 110
GA 99 113 114 114 116 113 115 126 118 123 139 132 160 136 145
Friday’s Games Buffalo 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, SO Edmonton 6, Minnesota 1 Chicago 3, Calgary 1 Colorado at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Today’s Games New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 1 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 5 p.m. Nashville at Columbus, 5 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. Boston at Washington, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 5:30 p.m.
Oil Kings 5, Hitmen 1 First Period
FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Flames 1 at Blackhawks 3 First Period 1. Chicago, Kane 23 (Sharp, Keith) 9:34 2. Chicago, Toews 23 (Saad, Hossa) 13:02 Penalties — None Second Period 3. Calgary, Butler 1 (Stempniak, Street) 10:43 (sh) Penalty — Jones Cal (hooking) 9:55. Third Period 4. Chicago, Kruger 4, 7:06 Penalty — Giordano Cal (hooking) 13:52. Shots on goal by Calgary 5 13 8 — 26 Chicago 13 12 13 — 38 Goal — Calgary: MacDonald (L,8-9-1); Chicago: Crawford (W,19-5-5).
NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF z-Pittsburgh 47 35 12 0 70 157 x-Boston 46 28 13 5 61 127 y-Washington47 26 18 3 55 146 x-Montreal 47 28 14 5 61 145 x-Toronto 47 26 16 5 57 144 x-N.Y. Islanders48 24 17 7 55 139 x-Ottawa 46 24 16 6 54 111 x-N.Y. Rangers47 25 18 4 54 126 Winnipeg 48 24 21 3 51 128 New Jersey 47 19 18 10 48 112 Buffalo 48 21 21 6 48 125 Philadelphia 47 22 22 3 47 131 Carolina 47 19 24 4 42 125 Tampa Bay 47 18 25 4 40 145 Florida 47 14 27 6 34 107
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference
FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES
Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton, 8 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Ottawa at Boston, 5 p.m.
Islanders 1 at Sabres 2 (SO) First Period No Scoring Penalties — Weber Buf (interference) 8:41, Strait NYI (interference) 13:02. Second Period 1. Buffalo, Flynn 6 (Vanek) 3:29 Penalties — Strait NYI (delay of game) 3:48, Stafford Buf (roughing), Ennis Buf (roughing) 4:42, Carkner NYI (elbowing, fighting, minor-major), Scott Buf (fighting, major) 12:03. Third Period 2. N.Y. Islanders, Aucoin 6 (MacDonald) 7:26 Penalties — None Overtime No Scoring Penalty — Porter Buf (hooking) 1:25. Shootout Buffalo wins 1-0 N.Y. Islanders (0) — Nielsen, miss; Boyes, miss; Tavares, miss. Buffalo (1) — Vanek, goal; Stafford, miss; Hecht, miss. Shots on goal by N.Y. Islanders 9 9 8 5 — 31 Buffalo 10 5 6 1 — 22 Goal — N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (L,23-11-7); Buffalo: Miller (W,17-17-5). Oilers 6 at Wild 1 First Period 1. Edmonton, Potter 2 (Smyth, Eberle) 0:27 2. Edmonton, Hall 16, 8:02 3. Edmonton, Potter 3 (Eberle, Gagner) 18:38 Penalties — Brown Edm (fighting, major), Konopka Min (fighting, major) 0:02, Smid Edm (holding) 8:18. Second Period 4. Edmonton, Eberle 14 (Smyth, Gagner) 4:09 5. Edmonton, Yakupov 13 (Hall) 10:13 6. Edmonton, Yakupov 14 (Hall, Smid) 13:55 Penalty — Petry Edm (holding) 16:38. Third Period 7. Minnesota, Koivu 11 (Coyle), 9:42 Penalties — Rupp Min (roughing, minor-misconduct, served by Bouchard), Konopka Min (roughing, minor-misconduct, served by Setoguchi) 14:11. Shots on goal by Edmonton 5 13 11 — 17 Minnesota 15 13 11 — 39 Goal (shots-saves) — Edmonton: Khabibulin (W,46-1); Minnesota: Backstrom (L,23-15-3)(5-2), Harding (18:38 first, 12-9).
Baseball Middlebrooks (6), D.Ortiz (2).
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Pct .696 .542 .381 .375 .304
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Friday’s Games Detroit 10, Atlanta 0 N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 4 Boston 7, Houston 3 Chicago White Sox 5, Tampa Bay 4 Texas 4, Minnesota 3 Cleveland at Kansas City, ppd., rain Baltimore 3, Oakland 0 L.A. Angels at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. Today’s Games Atlanta (Medlen 1-2) at Detroit (Porcello 0-2), 11:05 a.m. Baltimore (Tillman 0-1) at Oakland (Griffin 2-1), 2:05 p.m. Toronto (Happ 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-2), 2:05 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 1-1) at Minnesota (P.Hernandez 0-0), 2:10 p.m. Cleveland (Kazmir 0-0) at Kansas City (E.Santana 2-1), 5:10 p.m. Houston (Peacock 1-2) at Boston (Doubront 2-0), 5:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (M.Moore 4-0) at Chicago White Sox (Floyd 0-3), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Blanton 0-3) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Houston at Boston, 11:35 a.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m., 1st game Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 12:10 p.m. Texas at Minnesota, 12:10 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 2:10 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 6:05 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m., 2nd game Monday’s Games Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 5:05 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 6:05 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE LINESCORES Toronto 011 001 010 — 4 10 New York 011 200 11x — 6 6
Laffey, Lincoln (3), Loup (4), Delabar (6), Oliver (8) and Arencibia; Nova, D.Phelps (3), Chamberlain (7), D.Robertson (8), Rivera (9) and Cervelli, C.Stewart. W—D.Phelps 1-1. L—Lincoln 0-1. Sv—Rivera (8). HRs—Toronto, Encarnacion 2 (7), Bautista (6). New York, Gardner (3). Houston Boston
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Bedard, Clemens (4), W.Wright (7), R.Cruz (8) and J.Castro; Dempster, Mortensen (7), Tazawa (7), Uehara (8), A.Wilson (9) and D.Ross. W—Dempster 1-2. L—Bedard 0-2. HRs—Boston, D.Ross 2 (3),
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Grimm, Scheppers (8), J.Ortiz (9), Nathan (9) and Soto; Diamond, Pressly (7), Fien (9) and Mauer. W—Grimm 2-0. L—Diamond 1-2. Sv—Nathan (8). HRs—Texas, Beltre (4). Minnesota, Arcia (2). 001 000
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Ro.Hernandez, J.Wright (7), B.Gomes (8) and J.Molina; Peavy, Thornton (7), Crain (8), A.Reed (9) and Gimenez. W—Peavy 3-1. L—Ro.Hernandez 1-4. Sv—A.Reed (8). HRs—Tampa Bay, Joyce (3), Longoria (6). Chicago, Gimenez (1), Greene (1), Gillaspie (2). Baltimore 000 Oakland 000
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W.Chen, Ji.Johnson (9) and Wieters; Milone, Doolittle (7), Cook (9), Neshek (9) and D.Norris. W—W. Chen 2-2. L—Milone 3-2. Sv—Ji.Johnson (9). Atlanta Detroit
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Maholm, Varvaro (4), Gearrin (8) and Gattis; Ani. Sanchez, B.Rondon (9) and B.Pena. W—Ani.Sanchez 3-1. L—Maholm 3-2. HRs—Detroit, Tuiasosopo (1). NATIONAL LEAGUE LINESCORES Cincinnati 000 000 000 — 0 1 Wash 000 100 00x — 1 6
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H.Bailey, Broxton (8) and C.Miller, Mesoraco; Zimmermann and K.Suzuki. W—Zimmermann 4-1. L—H.Bailey 1-2. Chicago Miami
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Feldman, Russell (7), Camp (8), Gregg (9) and Castillo; LeBlanc, Koehler (7), A.Ramos (8) and Brantly. W—Feldman 1-3. L—LeBlanc 0-4. Sv—Gregg (2). HRs—Chicago, Rizzo 2 (8). Miami, Mahoney (1). Phila 000 New York 000
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J.Sanchez, J.Gomez (1), J.Hughes (5), Mazzaro (8) and R.Martin; Lynn, Boggs (8), Choate (8), J.Kelly (9) and Y.Molina. W—Lynn 4-0. L—J.Sanchez 0-3. HRs—St. Louis, M.Carpenter (3), Beltran 2 (6). Colorado Arizona
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Nicasio, Outman (6), Belisle (7), Brothers (8), R.Betancourt (9) and Rosario; McCarthy, Sipp (7), Ziegler (8), Mat.Reynolds (9) and M.Montero. W—Nicasio 3-0. L—McCarthy 0-3. Sv—R.Betancourt (8). HRs—Colorado, Rosario (5). Arizona, Er.Chavez (3). San Fran. 100 San Diego 002
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Atlanta Washington New York Philadelphia Miami
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Pct .652 .565 .565 .476 .318
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West Division Colorado Arizona San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego
Friday’s Games Detroit 10, Atlanta 0 Washington 1, Cincinnati 0 Chicago Cubs 4, Miami 2 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Mets 0 St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 1 Colorado 6, Arizona 3 San Diego 2, San Francisco 1 Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Atlanta (Medlen 1-2) at Detroit (Porcello 0-2), 11:05 a.m. Cincinnati (Leake 1-0) at Washington (Haren 1-3), 11:05 a.m. Philadelphia (Pettibone 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Marcum 0-0), 11:05 a.m. Pittsburgh (A.Burnett 1-2) at St. Louis (Westbrook 1-1), 2:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Wood 1-1) at Miami (Sanabia 2-2), 5:10 p.m. Colorado (Francis 1-2) at Arizona (Miley 2-0), 6:10 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 3-1) at San Diego (Stults 2-2), 6:40 p.m. Milwaukee (W.Peralta 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Fife 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Miami, 11:10 a.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m. Cincinnati at Washington, 11:35 a.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 2:10 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 2:10 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 6:05 p.m. Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Miami, 5:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m. San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 6:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 7:40 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.
Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended Tampa Bay RHP Jose Disla 50 games for a violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Josh Stinson to Norfolk (IL). Agreed to terms with OF Delvi Cid on a minor league contract. BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned RHP Alfredo Aceves to Pawtucket (IL). Sent RHP Joel Hanrahan to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment. DETROIT TIGERS — Sent OF Avisail Garcia to Lakeland (FSL) for a rehab assignment. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned RHP David Carpenter to Salt Lake (PCL). Assigned RHP Elvin Ramirez outright to Salt Lake. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Sent OF Yoenis Cespedes to Sacramento (PCL) for a rehab assignment. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned RHP Ramon Ortiz outright to Buffalo (IL). National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Sent C Brian McCann to Rome (SAL) for a rehab assignment. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed 1B Matt Adams on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 22. Selected the contract of INF Jermaine Curtis from Memphis (PCL). American Association EL PASO DIABLOS — Signed RHP Chandler Barnard. FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed RHP Leroy Hunt. GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS — Signed RHP Marshall Schuler. LAREDO LEMURS — Signed 1B Mike Sheridan
and OF Carlton Salters. Released INF Matt Tucker and INF Anthony Scelfo. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Released RHP Robbie Donovan. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Released RHP Dexter Carter. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Activated INFs Ben Broussard and Ryan Streiby. Placed INF Josh Barfield and OF Matt Fleishman on the inactive list. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Traded INF Josh Colafemina to Trois-Rivieres for a player to be named. ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed 1B Mike Gedman. Released RHP Sean Gregory and RHP MacKenzie King. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BROOKLYN NETS — Signed general manager Billy King to a contract extension. FOOTBALL National Football League GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed LB Wendell Brown, DL Freddie Harris and WR Trevor Kennedy. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Assigned D Matt Bartkowski to Providence (AHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled Fs Jimmy Hayes, Jeremy Morin, Brandon Pirri and Ben Smith; Ds Ryan Stanton, Adam Clendening, Shawn Lalonde and Steve Montador; and G Henrik Karls-
son from Rockford (AHL). DALLAS STARS — Assigned F Matt Fraser to Texas (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Reassigned LW Marek Tvrdon from Vancouver (WHL) to Grand Rapids (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD — Recalled F Carson McMillan from Houston (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled F Filip Forsberg from Milwaukee (AHL). Assigned Fs Daniel Bang and Kevin Henderson to Milwaukee. American Hockey League MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Recalled F Josh Shalla from Cincinnati (ECHL). ECHL ECHL — Suspended Alaska F Chris Clackson one game and fined him an undisclosed amount. COLLEGE BERRY — Named Jeff Rogers men’s basketball coach. CAMPBELL — Named Chris Clark and Dan Geriot men’s assistant basketball coaches FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON — Named Greg Herenda men’s basketball coach. KANSAS — Announced men’s basketball F Hunter Mickelson is transferring from Arkansas. MINNESOTA — Named Dan McHale men’s assistant basketball coach. SAINT PETER’S — Named Rob Bielan women’s soccer coach. TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN — Named Glad Bugariu women’s soccer coach. UNC ASHEVILLE — Promoted men’s assistant basketball coach Nick McDevitt to head coach.
WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City (1) vs. Houston (8) (Oklahoma City leads series 2-0) Wednesday’s result Oklahoma City 105 Houston 102 Sunday’s result Oklahoma City 120 Houston 91 Saturday’s game Oklahoma City at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Apr. 29 Oklahoma City at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 x-Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA Friday, May 3 x-Oklahoma City at Houston, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA San Antonio (2) vs. L.A. Lakers (7) (San Antonio leads series 2-0) Wednesday’s result San Antonio 102 L.A. Lakers 91 Sunday’s result San Antonio 91 L.A. Lakers 79 Friday’s game San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 28 San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, TBA Thursday, May 2 x-San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, TBA Denver (3) vs. Golden State (6) (Series tied 1-1) Tuesday’s result Golden State 131 Denver 117 Saturday’s result Denver 97 Goldsen State 95 Friday’s game Denver at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 28 Denver at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30 Golden State at Denver, TBA Thursday, May 2 x-Denver at Golden State, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-Golden State at Denver, TBA L.A. Clippers (4) vs. Memphis (5) (L.A. Clippers lead series 2-1) Thursday’s result Memphis 94 L.A. Clippers 82 Monday’s result L.A. Clippers 93 Memphis 91 Saturday’s game L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30 Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA Friday, May 3 x-L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA x — If necessary.
NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND Conference Quarter-finals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami (1) vs. Milwaukee (8) (Miami leads series 3-0) Thursday’s result Miami 104 Milwaukee 91 Tuesday’s result Miami 98 Milwaukee 86 Sunday, Apr. 28 Miami at Milwaukee, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Milwaukee at Miami, TBA Thursday, May 2 x-Miami at Milwaukee, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-Milwaukee at Miami, TBA New York (2) vs. Boston (7) (New York leads series 3-0) Friday’s result New York 90 Boston 76 Tuesday’s result New York 87 Boston 71 Sunday’s game New York at Boston, 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 x-Boston at New York, TBA Friday, May 3 x-New York at Boston, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Boston at New York, TBA Indiana (3) vs. Atlanta (6) (Indiana leads series 2-0) Wednesday’s result Indiana 113 Atlanta 98 Sunday’s result Indiana 107 Atlanta 90 Saturday’s game Indiana at Atlanta, 5 p.m. Monday, Apr. 29 Indiana at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 x-Atlanta at Indiana, TBA Friday, May 3 x-Indiana at Atlanta, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Atlanta at Indiana, TBA Brooklyn (4) vs. Chicago (5) (Chicago leads series 2-1) Thursday’s result Chicago 79 Brooklyn 76 Monday’s result Chicago 90 Brooklyn 82 Saturday’s game Brooklyn at Chicago, 12 p.m. Monday, Apr. 29 Chicago at Brooklyn, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2 x-Brooklyn at Chicago, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-Chicago at Brooklyn, TBA
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ZURICH CLASSIC At TPC Louisiana Avondale, La. Purse: $6.6 million Yardage: 7,425; Par: 72 Second Round a-denotes amateur Lucas Glover 65-67 — Boo Weekley 65-68 — D.A. Points 66-68 — Morgan Hoffmann 66-69 — Ernie Els 67-69 — Brian Davis 68-69 — Jerry Kelly 70-67 — Justin Rose 68-69 — Jeff Maggert 70-67 — Bobby Gates 67-70 — Doug LaBelle II 70-67 — Matt Jones 67-71 — Luke Guthrie 67-71 — Billy Horschel 67-71 — Gary Woodland 68-70 — Chris DiMarco 68-70 — Nicolas Colsaerts 70-68 — Jimmy Walker 67-71 — Steve LeBrun 70-68 — John Peterson 71-67 — Harris English 68-70 — Nick Watney 69-69 — Bubba Watson 73-65 — Jason Bohn 68-71 — Chris Kirk 67-72 — Tommy Gainey 68-71 — Stephen Ames 67-72 — Chad Campbell 68-71 — Ken Duke 70-69 — Richard H. Lee 70-69 — Kyle Stanley 72-67 — Joey Snyder III 72-67 — Graham DeLaet 68-71 — Jason Kokrak 68-71 — Ken Looper 73-66 — Michael Letzig 72-68 — Rickie Fowler 67-73 — Scott Brown 69-71 — J.J. Henry 68-72 — Ryan Palmer 70-70 — David Hearn 71-69 — Colt Knost 72-68 — Derek Ernst 73-67 — Ricky Barnes 64-76 — Matt Every 68-72 — David Toms 72-68 — Stuart Appleby 70-70 — Jonas Blixt 71-69 — Sean O’Hair 70-70 — Brandt Jobe 70-70 — Kevin Stadler 68-72 — Peter Tomasulo 73-67 — Aaron Watkins 71-69 — Steven Bowditch 73-67 — Andrew Svoboda 70-70 — D.H. Lee 70-70 — Hunter Haas 72-69 — Brendan Steele 70-71 — Trevor Immelman 68-73 — George McNeill 74-67 — Roberto Castro 71-70 — Henrik Norlander 71-70 — a-Guan Tianlang 72-69 — Lee Williams 70-71 — Jeff Overton 73-68 — Fabian Gomez 71-70 — Jason Dufner 70-71 — Retief Goosen 71-70 — Greg Chalmers 70-71 — Rod Pampling 71-70 — Luke List 71-70 —
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Failed to qualify Cameron Tringale John Senden Bob Estes Erik Compton David Lingmerth James Hahn Seung-Yul Noh Josh Teater Chris Stroud Scott Langley Eric Meierdierks Brad Fritsch Zack Fischer
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LPGA-North Texas Shootout At Las Colinas Country Club Irving, Texas Purse: $1.3 million Yardage: 6,410; Par: 71 a-denotes amateur Second Round Caroline Masson 64-71 — Carlota Ciganda 66-70 — Moriya Jutanugarn 71-66 — Kathleen Ekey 70-67 — Inbee Park 67-70 — Shanshan Feng 71-67 — Brittany Lincicome 70-68 — Jessica Korda 69-69 — Yani Tseng 69-69 — Hee Young Park 68-70 — So Yeon Ryu 71-68 — Na Yeon Choi 70-69 — Hee Kyung Seo 70-69 — Angela Stanford 69-70 — Becky Morgan 73-67 — Jee Young Lee 72-68 — Rebecca Lee-Bentham 72-68 — Chella Choi 71-69 — Karine Icher 71-69 — Jennifer Johnson 71-69 — Julieta Granada 70-70 — Suzann Pettersen 70-70 — Moira Dunn 69-71 — Christina Kim 68-72 — Mi Jung Hur 67-73 — Kristy McPherson 67-73 — Giulia Sergas 73-68 — Jodi Ewart Shadoff 72-69 — Mindy Kim 72-69 — Jane Park 72-69 — Lizette Salas 71-70 — I.K. Kim 70-71 — Jiyai Shin 70-71 — Haeji Kang 69-72 — Mo Martin 67-74 — Paula Creamer 73-69 — Maude-Aimee Leblanc 73-69 — Lindsey Wright 73-69 — Candie Kung 72-70 — Stacy Lewis 72-70 — Christel Boeljon 71-71 — Lexi Thompson 71-71 — Michelle Wie 71-71 — Vicky Hurst 70-72 — Alison Walshe 74-69 — Natalie Gulbis 73-70 — Lorie Kane 73-70 — Paige Mackenzie 73-70 — Anna Nordqvist 73-70 — Jin Young Pak 73-70 — Momoko Ueda 73-70 — Cristie Kerr 70-73 — Reilley Rankin 77-67 — Sandra Gal 75-69 — Amy Hung 74-70 — Jennifer Song 74-70 — a-Haley Mills 73-71 — Heather Bowie Young 73-71 — Ilhee Lee 72-72 — Meaghan Francella 71-73 — Ryann O’Toole 71-73 — Veronica Felibert 70-74 — Marcy Hart 70-74 — Kayla Mortellaro 70-74 — Azahara Munoz 69-75 — Dewi Claire Schreefel 75-70 — Hee-Won Han 73-72 — Nicole Jeray 73-72 — Ji Young Oh 73-72 — Beatriz Recari 73-72 — Sarah Jane Smith 73-72 — Sun Young Yoo 73-72 — Pat Hurst 72-73 — Eun-Hee Ji 72-73 — Brittany Lang 72-73 — Wendy Ward 72-73 — Kris Tamulis 71-74 — Karlin Beck 70-75 — a-Taylor Coleman 68-77 — Felicity Johnson 67-78 —
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Soccer Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Sporting K.C. 4 2 2 14 8 5 Houston 4 2 1 13 11 8 Montreal 4 1 1 13 7 5 New York 3 4 2 11 13 12 Philadelphia 3 2 2 11 10 10 Columbus 2 2 3 9 9 7 Toronto FC 1 2 4 7 9 10 Chicago 2 4 1 7 6 12 New England 1 3 2 5 2 6 D.C. 1 5 1 4 4 10 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA 6 1 1 19 13 7 3 1 2 11 10 4 3 3 2 11 7 7
FC Dallas Los Angeles Real Salt Lake
Portland 2 1 4 10 11 9 Chivas USA 3 3 1 10 10 9 San Jose 2 3 3 9 6 9 Vancouver 2 3 2 8 7 9 Colorado 2 4 2 8 6 8 Seattle 1 3 2 5 3 5 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Today’s GamesNew York at Toronto FC, noon Chicago at Montreal, 2 p.m. FC Dallas at Vancouver, 4 p.m. Philadelphia at New England, 5:30 p.m. D.C. United at Columbus, 5:30 p.m. Portland at Sporting Kansas City, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Real Salt Lake, 7 p.m. San Jose at Chivas USA, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Colorado at Houston, 3 p.m.
Lacrosse GP y-Toronto 16 x-Rochester 16 x-Philadelphia 16 Buffalo 16
NLL East Division W L Pct. 10 6 .625 8 8 .500 7 9 .438 6 10 .375
GF 194 179 170 171
GA GB 176 — 165 2 207 3 211 4
Sunday, Apr. 28 Minnesota at Toronto, 1 p.m. West Division Today’s Games Edmonton at Washington, 4:45 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 7 p.m.
West Division GP W L Pct. GF GA GB y-Calgary 16 9 7 .563 222 211 — x-Washington 16 9 7 .563 193 192 — x-Edmonton 16 9 7 .563 203 170 — x-Colorado 16 7 9 .438 185 202 2 x-Minnesota 16 7 9 .438 219 202 2 x — Clinched playoff berth; y — Clinched division.
Division Finals East Division Saturday, May 4 Toronto-Minnesota winner vs. Rochester-Philadelphia winner, TBA West Division Saturday, May 4 Calgary-Colorado winner vs. Washington-Edmonton winner, TBA
NLL Playoffs Division Semifinals East Division Today’s Games Philadelphia at Rochester, 3 p.m.
NLL Championship Champions Cup Saturday, May 11 East Division champion vs. West Division champion, TBA
RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, April 27, 2013 B5
Flames end season with loss in Chicago BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chicago 3 Calgary 1 CHICAGO — Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews scored 3:28 apart in the first period, and the NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Friday night. Marcus Kruger added a goal in the third period for the Blackhawks, who are 11-1-2 in their past 14 games. Chicago (36-6-5) will wrap up the regular season on Saturday at St. Louis. Corey Crawford was sharp in making 25 saves and keeping the Blackhawks in the lead throughout. The only goal he allowed was Chris Butler’s short-handed tally — Butler’s first goal in 65 games. Joey MacDonald stopped 35 shots in the final game of the season for the Flames (19-25-4), who failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth straight year. The Blackhawks clinched the Presidents’ Trophy, given to the NHL team with the best regular-season record, on Wednesday. Kane and Toews both have a teamleading 23 goals. Kruger’s score was his first goal in 32 games. The Flames skated without several injured regulars, including Alex Tanguay, Jiri Hudler, Curtis Glencross, Tim Jackman, and rookie Sven Baertschi. Calgary coach Bob Hartley was forced to use a lineup loaded with young players. Chicago goalie Ray Emery, who is 17-1, sat out because of a lower body injury, so Carter Hutton backed up Crawford. Entering the game, Crawford and Emery had combined to give the Blackhawks the NHL’s lowest team goalagainst average at 1.97. The last time the Blackhawks led the NHL defensively was in the lockout-shortened 1994-95 season when Hall-of-Famer Ed Belfour played 42 games as their No. 1 goalie. Kane gave Chicago a 1-0 lead 9:34 into Friday’s game. After Patrick Sharp’s shot toward an empty net deflected off the shaft of
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Calgary Flames goalie Joey MacDonald, right, swats the puck away as Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Sharp, center, tries to score and Flames’ Mark Giordano defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 26, 2013 in Chicago. Calgary defenceman Mark Cundari’s stick, Sharp jumped on the loose puck behind the net. He fed Kane, who beat MacDonald on the short side from close range. Toews made it 2-0 moments later when he swept into the crease and popped in a rebound of Brandon Saad’s shot from the slot. The Blackhawks had several prime chances early in the second, but MacDonald turned them aside.
Butler cut it to 2-1 midway through the period with a screened high shot from 50 feet. The drive breezed past Calgary’s Ben Street and got past Crawford for his first goal in more than a year. Crawford made a point-blank pad save on T.J. Brodie in the opening minute of the third, and another close-in stop on Matt Stajan’s tip-in attempt to keep the Blackhawks ahead. Kruger extended Chicago’s lead to
3-1 at 7:06 with a shot from the right circle that beat MacDonald high on the stick side. It was his first goal since Feb. 15. NOTES: Emery has been bothered by a lower body injury the past two weeks and hasn’t played a complete game since April 15. He started at Edmonton on Wednesday, but left the game with 6:11 left in the first period. ... Chicago C Dave Bolland missed his second game with a groin injury.
Te’o finally chosen at NFL draft Canada looking to defeat four time champion US for U18 hockey tournament gold
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In this March 26, 2013, file photo, linebacker Manti Te’o eases up after running the 40-yard dash during Notre Dame’s pro day for NFL football scouts in South Bend, Ind. Te’o was taken by the San Diego Chargers with the sixth pick of the second round. back Johnthan Banks of Mississippi State at No. 43 overall. Washington, which traded it first-rounder last year to draft Robert Griffin III, went for defensive back David Amerson of North Carolina State at No. 51. New England, known for trading early picks for a bunch of later selections, chose linebacker Jamie Collins of Southern Mississippi at No. 52. Seattle, after trading down six spots with Baltimore, closed out the second round by taking running back Christine Michael of Texas A&M. Cleveland used its second-rounder, which would have been 39th overall, in last year’s supplemental draft to take wide receiver Josh Gordon of Baylor, who made 50 catches for the Browns in 2012. New Orleans was stripped of its second-round pick in the bounty scandal.
Canada 2 Finland 1 SOCHI, Russia — Canada defeated Finland 3-1 on Friday to lock up a berth in the gold-medal game at the world under-18 hockey championship. Morgan Klimchuk and Josh Morrissey scored in the second period and Samuel Bennett added an empty-net goal late in the third. “It was probably one of our toughest games so far,” said Canadian assistant coach Yves Sarault. “We’ve just got to build on that obviously. It was a close game and it was a great situation for those kids to learn from.” Finland’s Joose Antonen scored midway through the third period to make it a one-goal game. Bennett sealed the victory with his goal with 38 seconds left to play. Philippe Desrosiers made 25 saves for the win. Canada outshot Finland 38-26. Canada will play the United States on Sunday in the tournament’s final. The Canadians have won all six games at the tournament. They went 4-0 in the preliminary round, outscoring the opposition 23-3 overall. Canada continued its strong play in the playoff round with a 6-0 quarter-final win over the Czech Republic before the victory over the Finns. “We think that our way will get us a win no matter who we’re playing against,” Sarault said. “That’s what we’re focusing on — ourselves. Obviously what we’ve done so far seems to be working so we’re going to keep doing it.” The Americans are the four-time defending champions. Canada won bronze last year. “Canada never steps into a tournament hoping for a bronze or a silver,” Sarault said. “We’re going for gold and that’s what we’ve talked about since the first day of camp.”
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NEW YORK — Manti Te’o is headed to San Diego. Geno Smith is a Jet. Radio City Music Hall was relatively silent for five second-round picks Thursday night. Then the theatre shook with two selections within minutes of each other. The Notre Dame All-America linebacker was chosen sixth in the second round by the Chargers, drawing a loud roar from the fans at Radio City Music Hall. One spot later, the Jets took the West Virginia quarterback, drawing a raucous reaction of cheers and boos. Early in Friday’s proceedings, the big names had taken over from the bulk and beef of opening night, when 18 linemen went in the first round. Te’o, who led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game, was projected as a first-rounder last year. But his poor performance in a rout at the hands of Alabama, some slow workouts, and a tabloid-ready hoax involving a fake girlfriend that became a national soap opera dropped his stock. “I did expect to go in the first round,” Te’o said. “But things happened and all it did was give me more motivation.” When former Chargers defensive back Jim Hill was handed the card to make the announcement by Commissioner Roger Goodell, he was told, “You’re going to get a big cheer when you announce this pick.” It was more a mix of surprise and recognition of the most talked-about player in the draft finally finding a landing spot at No. 38 overall. The Chargers traded up with Arizona to grab Te’o, the Heisman Trophy runner-up. Te’o ran a 4.82-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, slow for a linebacker. He did better at Notre Dame’s pro day, but NFL teams already had plenty of football reasons to doubt his worthiness as a first-round pick. He was the third linebacker chosen in this draft. “It’s a perfect scenario. My parents can come and watch, I can go home, it’s San Diego,” said Te’o, a native of Hawaii. “We’re all excited. I can’t be any happier.” With the very next pick, the Jets sent their QB situation spiraling into further chaos. They already have Mark Sanchez, who struggled last season but was brought back in great part because of a prohibitive contract. They still have Tim Tebow, who almost certainly soon will be cut. They signed David Garrard, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2010. And now there is Smith, who waited futilely throughout the first round, returned to the theatre Friday and was rewarded. “It’s extremely relieving. I withstood the test of time,” he said. “It felt like forever in there.” Safety Johnathan Cyprien of Florida International was the first selection of the second round. Cyprien was a standout in the Sun Belt Conference and really solidified his stock with an excellent performance in the Senior Bowl. “He’s got a passion for the game,” coach Gus Bradley said. “He is very animated. He just enjoys it. He loves to play the game. I think he’s going to add to what we have here and the attitude that we’re looking for.” Arizona added some spice to the third round by selecting former LSU cornerback-kick returner Tyrann Mathieu. The ’Honey Badger was a 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist that LSU dismissed from the team last August for failing a drug test. He was arrested in late October after police said they found marijuana at Mathieu’s apartment. Other second-round picks Friday were Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter by the Titans, who traded up with San Francisco; Stanford All-America tight end Zach Ertz by Philadelphia; and North Carolina’s Gio Bernard, the first running back chosen, by Cincinnati. After no running backs were selected in the first round, there were five taken in the second. The number of linemen dropped to five. The presumed top-rated running back, Eddie Lacy of Alabama, went with the next-to-last selection of the round, to Green Bay. NCAA record-setting RB Montee Ball of Wisconsin was chosen by Denver. Tampa Bay’s first pick this year was defensive
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14-year-old Tianlang makes cut at Zurich classic BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AVONDALE, La. — Lucas Glover made an 18-foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Boo Weekley after the second round of the Zurich Classic. Glover, the 2009 U.S. Open winner, shot a 5-under 67 to reach 12 under at TPC Louisiana. “I’ve been hitting it good for a couple months and finally started making some putts,” Glover said. “I mean, I was hitting it as good as I can hit it. But at the same time, if you putt poorly. ...” Weekley had a 68. He holed out with a wedge from 105 yards for an eagle on the par-4 10th, his first hole of the round. “I couldn’t tell it went in because it’s got a little bit of an upper lip in the front of it,” Weekley said. “I saw it bounce, and then I didn’t see it no more. Then the people in the background started hollering and whooping, I was like, ’Wow, that really went in.’ I didn’t believe it.” D.A. Points was 10 under after a 68. Morgan Hoffmann was three strokes back at 9 under after a 69, and Ernie Els had a 69 to reach 8 under. Els lost a playoff to Jason Dufner last year in the event. “I like the course.” Els said. “I obviously played well here last year and I’m just trying to set that same game plan and really wait for the course to come to me.” Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old Chinese amateur playing on a sponsor exemption, followed his opening 72 with a 69 finish at 3 under to make the cut. He tied for 58th two weeks ago in the Masters after becoming the youngest player to make the cut at Augusta Na-
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A worker grooms away tracks after an alligator crossed through a sand trap on the 14th hole during the first round of the PGA Tour Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Thursday, April 25, 2013. tional, and said Thursday that he will play in a U.S. Open qualifier in two weeks in Dallas. “I think I played a very good round today,” Guan said. “I made a lot of birdies and a couple of good up and downs.” Bubba Watson, the 2011 winner, rebounded from an opening 73 with a 65 to reach 6 under. “It was good,” Watson said. “Yester-
day, I played really scared. I’m trying to play good. When you do that you don’t hit quality shots and you just struggle.” Dufner was 3 under after a 71. Glover missed the cuts in three of his past four events, mainly because of putting problems. “Obviously, making a lot of them to make that many birdies,” Glover said. “But a few hiccups today, but you get
that here. You get out of position, and it’s hard to make par. But luckily I’ve been in position more than not. So I’m pretty pleased with my play.” He’s working with putting instructor Dave Stockton Jr. “We’ve been working for about seven months,” Glover said. “Used a little bit of, or took what he gave me, and took some of my own stuff with my setup just to get comfortable and stable and still doing what we work on.” Graham DeLaet (71) of Weyburn, Sask., and Calgary’s Stephen Ames (72) are both 5 under. David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., shot a 69, and is another stroke back at 4-under 140. Ottawa’s Brad Fritsch had a 72, and is at 142. Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., shot his second straight 72, and missed the cut. Glover had 49 putts in the first rounds, 11 on the front nine Friday when he made the turn in 4-under 32. He birdied the first two holes with putts of 3 and 6 feet, and added birdies on the fifth and 11th holes. He got to 12 under with a short birdie putt on the 13th, but a poor chip from the right side of the green on the par-3 17th green led to bogey. He then rebounded with the 18-footer on the par-5 18th. “Getting off to a good start at this course is pretty important because 17 coming in, nine coming in, depending on which side you play first, I had about an 8-footer on 2, after a good bunker shot then a tough read,” Glover said. “I had the break going one way, the green going the other, and I made that one. That was a good feeling to birdie the first two, two good reads, two good strokes and I just kind of felt like that got me going.”
Masson holds on to lead despite three bogey in final four holes BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IRVING, Texas — Caroline Masson was relieved to be finished with her second round at the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout. She was fortunate to still have the lead. Masson bogeyed three of her last four holes Friday to wrap up an evenpar round of 71, good enough for a onestroke lead over Carlota Ciganda. “After the last few holes, I’m pretty happy it’s over now,” said Masson, who opened with a bogey-free 7-under 64. “I don’t know what went wrong really. It was just a few bad shots, but I think that it’s good that it’s over and then I can, yeah, just relax now and tomorrow I think I’ll be fine again.” At 7-under 135, Masson was a stroke ahead of Ciganda (70), and two ahead of top-ranked Inbee Park (70), 18-yearold LPGA Tour rookie Moriya Jutanugarn (66) and Kathleen Ekey (67). When Masson got to the 15th hole Friday, she was 10 under and had a four-stroke lead. Her advantage dwindled to one in a hurry. Masson’s drive at the 390-yard 15th went left, but the ball then rolled right across the sloping fairway into the water. “It just carried down the downslope,” she said. “It was not a horrible shot. But that just happens.”
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MIDGETS: Face Saskatoon Heading into the elimination round, Quinn spoke about the components of the Chiefs’ game that needs to be sharper. “We’re still making a few too many mistakes and too many turnovers,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of opportunities to score, but we just need to bear down around the net. The quality of goaltending we’ve seen this week has been exceptional, and we’re just going to have to bury our opportunities when we get the chance.” Ottawa head coach Travis Crickard knew, heading into Friday morning’s game against the Chiefs, his team needed to obtain either a tie or a win to have a chance at advancing in the tournament. “This was an elimination game for us,” Crickard said. “If we didn’t get a tie or a win, we knew we were going to be out. Going into the third period, there were a few soap-box speeches made by some of the players to try and do anything we could to get a goal to at least get a tie.” The Chiefs concluded the round robin portion of the tournament with a 2-1-2 record, and will take on the 2-1-2 Saskatoon Contacts in a semifinal at noon (MDT) today for an opportunity to play in their second consecutive goldmedal game, which is set for 1 p.m. (MDT) Sunday. Quebec and Ottawa will meet in the other semifinal.
JAYS: Lost control in the third Laffey was starting for Johnson after be claimed off waivers Tuesday by the Blue Jays. He was let go by the Mets after four uninspiring outings, and this one was no better. In 2 2-3 innings, he gave up two hits, two runs and walked five. He lost control in the bottom of the third. The six batters he faced before being lifted were not credited with an at-bat. Laffey walked four, Brett Gard-
NORTH TEXAS LPGA SHOOTOUT After missing the fairway again with her tee shot at the 405-yard 16th for another bogey, Masson managed to save par at the 178-yard 17th after coming up short of the green on her tee shot. Then at the par-5 18th, Masson drove her tee shot behind a tree before a punch shot that rolled through the fairway and settled near another tree with no clear angle to the flag. After an approach shot short of the green, she stepped back before hitting her fourth shot, then dropped the club and looked down after she hit — way right of the pin, setting up a long two-putt for a closing bogey. “It’s a bit disappointing, but still, I played really solid, you know,” said Masson, the 23-year-old German who made only her second cut in six LPGA tournaments this season. Toronto’s Rebecca Lee-Bentham fired a 68, and is five back at 2 under. Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que., had a 69, is even par for the tourney. Charlottetown’s Lorie Kane is another shot back after shooting a 70. Stephanie Sherlock (72) of Barrie, Ont., missed the cut at 4 over. Hamilton’s Alena Sharp (71) was 8 over, while Sara-Maude Juneau of Fossambaultsur-le-lac, Que., followed her opening
round 70 with an 83, to finish 11 over. After nearly ideal conditions for the opening round at Las Colinas Country Club, it was mostly cloudy with steady wind in the second round. There was even some light rain for those playing before noon, including Jutanugarn, the teenager from Thailand whose bogeyfree 66 was the best round Friday, a day after she had three consecutive bogeys late in her round. There were 80 players who made the cut, which was 3 over. That included Haley Mills (73-71) and Taylor Coleman (68-77), the two high school players who got in the field through a Monday qualifier. Two college qualifiers didn’t make it to the weekend rounds. Coleman was tied for third after the opening round. There will be a second cut Saturday to the top 50 and ties. Stacy Lewis, the Texas native who has a chance to regain the No. 1 world ranking by finishing in the top five, has some work to do this weekend. She was tied for 36th at even par after a 70. Ciganda, the 22-year-old Spaniard who plans to play in Europe next month after six LPGA events, overcame consecutive bogeys midway through her second round. Those bogeys at the eighth and
ner had a sacrifice bunt and Vernon Wells a tying sacrifice fly. Brad Lincoln (0-1) relieved and struck out Ichiro Suzuki with the bases loaded to maintain the 2-all score. But Lincoln hit Eduardo Nunez with a pitch to start the fourth and Overbay followed with a triple to centre field, snapping an 0 for 16 hitless skid. He scored on a wild pitch to make it 4-2. Phelps didn’t allow another hit after Rasmus until Encarnacion hit his second long ball of the night leading off the sixth, a drive off the back wall of the Toronto bullpen. He has homered in four straight games. NOTES: Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said there is no set plan for Ricky Romero. In extended spring training to work on his mechanics, Romero is scheduled to make his first start for Class A Dunedin on Saturday. ... Yankees RHP Shawn Kelly turned 29 Friday. ... Encarnacion has nine career multihomer games.
two-game suspension by the NHL for the hit. ... Oilers D Ryan Whitney, who injured his leg Wednesday, missed the
WILD: Missed on chances Minnesota’s Matt Cullen missed on two quality chances on one shift late in the first period, and Edmonton countered at the other end with Potter scoring his second of the period. He lifted a wrist shot over the glove of Backstrom, who 17-0 against Edmonton at home. Much to the delight of the capacity crowd, Backstrom, who allowed three goals on five shots, was pulled for Josh Harding, who hadn’t played since Feb. 7 after he developed complications from the multiple sclerosis medication he has been taking. Harding finished with eight saves. Eberle scored 4 minutes into the second on a shot from below the right circle that beat Harding high on the stick side, and scored again on a wrist shot midway through the period before Yakupov tipped in a pass from Hall to make it 6-0 at 13:55. Koivu scored midway through the third. NOTES: Minnesota’s Zenon Konopka and Edmonton’s Mike Brown fought 2 seconds into the game. ... Wild F Jason Pominville missed the game because of an upper body injury. He was elbowed in the head by the Kings’ Dustin Brown on Tuesday and hasn’t practiced since. Brown was given a
ninth holes were her only hiccups, though her 32 putts were six more than her opening round and about the only thing different. She only hit four of 13 fairways and 13 of 18 greens for the second day in a row. “They were hitting a little closer to the pin, so I made a few shorter ones,” Ciganda said. “I would be happier with a few more putts if they would drop in. But I mean I’m happy with my round. ... Just those putts that didn’t go in, that’s the difference.” There were two lengthy birdie putts she did make though, sinking shots from 15-16 feet on the 165-yard fourth hole, and the 405-yard 16th. Park missed makeable putts on her last two holes. A 5-foot par putt lipped out at No. 8, then she missed a birdie chance from about the same length on her final hole. “A couple of those putts that I just read it wrong, and especially the last two holes,” Park said. “Just left a couple out there today, but still very close to the lead.” There was also the fortunate bounce for Park, when the South Korean’s approach shot at No. 18 hit the rocks along the waterline, bouncing at least twice before ricocheting back into the fairway. She hit from there to set up her second birdie putt in a row before making her turn.
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BLACKFALDS VETERINARY HOSPITAL Plans for the Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital in Red Deer to open a sister hospital in Blackfalds have been achieved with the recent opening of the Blackfalds Veterinary Hospital. This state of the art facility builds on the solid reputation and history of the Cedarwod Veterinary Hospital. The expanding community of Blackfalds will now enjoy its own Veterinary facility with a dedicated team to fulfill its mission of “ Improving the health, wellness and quality of life of your pet by providing exceptional Veterinary care and services in a kind and compassionate manner”. A relaxed reception area awaits pets as they enter the hospital as well as providing for a large selection pet food. Three exam rooms, a large pharmacy and a spacious treatment area provide an excellent setting for the health care team. The Blackfalds Veterinary Hospital is proud of its modern digital x-ray, complete in house laboratory, state of the art surgical suite and modern dental center. The Veterinarians, Dr. Elaine Degrandes and Dr. Lisa Loewen bring years of dedication and experience to the practice. As well Dr. Ken Hubbard, the owner and senior Veterinarian at the Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital will spend some time at Blackfalds to assist and oversee the practice. In addition to all the regular services provided at Blackfalds, its affiliation with Cedarwood provides access to Veterinarians with advanced training in Canine Reproduction, Rehabilitation, Dermatology as well as Surgery including abdomen, open chest and complicated orthopedic fractures. Dr. Degrandes also brings expertise in acupuncture and advanced oncology treatments. The entire team at the Blackfalds Veterinary Hospital look forward to serving the Blackfalds community and providing “Excellence in Compassionate Pet Health Care”
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Winnipeg Jets’ head coach Claude Noel shows his disappointment for losing to Montreal Canadiens during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, April 25, 2013. This year was different. The Jets were stronger on the road (a little weak at home at first) but also, as late as the last week in March, still looked like a pretty good bet for post-season life. Then a five-game slide put Winnipeg behind the 8-ball. Although the Jets went 6-2-1 to close out the season, the teams ahead of them were just as hot. Forward Blake Wheeler put it succinctly after Thursday night’s loss when he said you have to expect peaks and valleys in a season. “I just think some of our valleys were too deep,” he said. “You look at five games where we go and we don’t get any points in five straight games. That realistically probably did us in.” He said good teams find a way to at least get a point. Noel was slightly more upbeat than some of his players as he said he saw some real growth.
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WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have once again failed to banish the spectre of the Atlanta Thrashers as they bid goodbye Friday after bowing out of the playoff race in their final game. “Last night is three years in a row now for me and it just leaves an empty feeling in your stomach and failure to me,” said captain Andrew Ladd, his mood little improved from game night. “I’m sure there’ll be changes and we as a group have to figure out a way to be more consistent.” No one had much of an idea what those changes might be, saying that’s in the hands of general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. The Jets had been left with only the longest of shots to make the playoffs. Winnipeg had to beat the Montreal Canadiens in its final game, and needed either the New York Rangers or Ottawa Senators to lose all of their remaining games. The Jets struck out on three scoreboards Thursday night, with Ottawa and New York both winning before Winnipeg allowed three goals in the third period of a 4-2 loss to Montreal. Their ninth-place finish is still better than their debut season as the Jets, when they finished 11th and were well out of the picture well before their last game. The team that started its life in Atlanta in 1999-2000 has so far made the playoffs only once in its history, in 2007. Things won’t get easier next season as they leave the Southeast Division, not exactly the strongest in the NHL, for a new central time zone grouping that includes the likes of Chicago, Dallas and Minneapolis. Despite Ladd’s talk of changes, coach Claude Noel says he thinks the Jets could have made the playoffs both last season and this season with the players they have now. It’s a group and coaching issue, as far as he’s concerned. “They’re some areas where I suppose we could use a little more . . . but I’m not going to discuss those today,” he said Friday. Last season Winnipeg was strong at home but weak on the road and had to fight to get back to a .500 record.
“I think young players grew quite a bit. Evander Kane grew quite a bit, I think (Ondrej) Pavelec grew quite a bit, they all did. It would be hard to sit and say ’Well he didn’t’.” Kane turned into a more physical and focused part of Winnipeg’s offence and Pavelec was the peg on which the team hung its hat many nights, even though a casual glance at some of his numbers might not suggest it. He was the NHL’s hardest working goaltender with 2,552.43 minutes on the ice in 44 games. Like everyone else though, he was leaving with a bitter taste in his mouth Friday after missing the playoffs yet again. “I’ve been in the league for six years and I’ve never made it so it’s kind of disappointing and I want to change that, that’s for sure,” he said. Ladd, Bryan Little and Wheeler also cemented themselves as the team’s top line this season with a combined 119 points. Ladd was the team’s scoring leader, finishing with 46 points for the abbreviated season. The Jets still need to sign Little and Wheeler to new contracts. Kane has undergone quite a transformation this season and echoes Noel when he says believing they can win every night is at least part of the answer, followed by playing to make it come true.
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The Committee of Nominators of the Red Deer & District Community Foundation is accepting applications for appointment to the Community Foundation Board The Community Foundation is an independent community-based organization that receives and manages charitable donations, offers grants to charitable organizations in Red Deer and the surrounding area for programs and projects that meet the changing needs of our community and works with the community to identify its long term needs and opportunities, focusing on sustainable solutions. Supported by staff, the Board’s responsibilities include: establishing strategic focus for the organization; implementing the fund development plan; making policy decisions regarding the investment of more than $10 Million in permanent and non-permanent funds; making decisions regarding the use of the investment income for community grants programs; and committing to participate in board meetings and board standing committee responsibilities as required. The Board of Directors currently meets quarterly, with Standing Board Committees meeting throughout the year. Please submit your application package, including your resume and a statement regarding what you feel you can do to further the goals of the Foundation, by Friday, May 3, 2013, 4:30 p.m. to: Morris Flewwelling, Mayor, City of Red Deer and Chair, Committee of Nominators c/o Red Deer & District Community Foundation Suite 203, 4805 48 Street Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1S6 For application forms and further information, please call Kristine Bugayong, Chief Executive Officer at 403 341 6911.
CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR We are a growing construction company that requires a Civil Project Estimator/Manager for our office in Red Deer. The successful candidate will have experience in earthworks, municipal infrastructure, highway or underground utilities construction. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, be proficient in Microsoft programs, written correspondence and plan reading. CET accreditation is an asset. Pidherney’s offers competitive wages and benefits.
Please forward resumes to: hr@pidherneys.com Attention: Charles MacDonald, in confidence. The Red Deer Primary Care Network offers exciting opportunities to deliver innovative patient care We are seeking a qualified individual who can combine their expertise with exceptional communications skills and a commitment to collaborative services to compliment our progressive team. The Red Deer Primary Care Network (PCN) aims to improve access to primary care, provide coordinated care, increase emphasis on health promotion and disease and injury prevention, and improve coordination and integration of care utilizing the strengths of a multidisciplinary team. The person who thrives in the Red Deer PCN is excited about being part of primary care reform and embraces a patient selfmanagement philosophy. Crisis Intervention Nurse: We require a full-time Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse who will be a member of the Police and Crisis Team (PACT). The PACT is a two person team comprised of a Crisis Intervention Nurse and a RCMP Officer. This team is intended to provide a joint secondary response to incidents involving individuals/families experiencing a mental health, addiction, or psychosocial crisis, especially when danger to the public is present. The Crisis Intervention Nurse will: x Provide a range of services including assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, linkage with appropriate physician, AHS and community based mental health services for ongoing treatment, and follow up. x Assist AHS with patients living in the community who have Community Treatment Orders, but have failed to meet their treatment order requirements Please submit your curriculum vitae to: hr@rdpcn.com or by fax: 403.342.9502. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for applying with the Red Deer Primary Care Network. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Till Suitable Candidates Selected To learn more about the Red Deer PCN please visit our website www.reddeerpcn.com.
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No excuses. Jon Jones has had months, not days, to prepare this time around for Chael Sonnen. That doesn’t sound like good news for Sonnen. In a bout at least eight months in the making, Jones will defend his light heavyweight championship for a fifth time when he fights Sonnen at UFC 159 Saturday at the Prudential Center. Jones hasn’t lost since he beat Shogun Rua, also at the Prudential Center, in March 2011 and has established himself 1-2 with Anderson Silva as the best MMA has to offer. Jones’ reign was besmirched only by his refusal to fight Sonnen on eight days’ notice at UFC 151 in September after contender Dan Henderson was forced to withdraw because of injury. Jones didn’t want to risk his title against a last-minute replacement in Sonnen, so he balked at the fight. UFC president Dana White was forced to cancel a pay-per-view show for the first time in his tenure, igniting trash talk between White and Jones before tempers mellowed and the promotion’s booming business went on as usual. Now, it’s time to fight in the octagon. Just how Jones likes it. “This fight with Chael,” Jones said, “it ties me in with pure peace.” For all his prowess inside the cage, Jones (17-1) is more mellow when it comes to pushing fights. Sonnen’s mouth is up there with some of the greats of pro wrestling when it comes to cutting promos. Sonnen’s never met a microphone or camera he didn’t like and has perfected the art of the sound bite to hype his fights, something his critics say has gotten him more title fights than his record. Sonnen (28-12-1) co-owns a pizza place and named a special pie — topped with chicken — for Jones. There was a line on the menu that told fans to order fast, “before our chicken runs out and we have to cancel.” Jones, ahem, wouldn’t bite on a volley. Focused on his title bout, he refused to return any bulletin-board quotes back at Sonnen. Plus, he doesn’t need to mouth off to push a fight. “The thought of going home without my belt, it keeps me angry,” Jones said. Only Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz has been more successful in UFC history at keeping a belt like Jones. Should Jones win, he’d tie Ortiz for most consecutive successful title defences with five. After beating Rua, Jones went on to beat Rampage Jackson, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans and Vitor Belfort. Jones said he’d like to set the record of six straight title defences around November before crossing weight classes and moving on to a dream fight, perhaps a record-payday bout against someone like Silva. Sonnen’s last two losses were against Silva, including a competitive five-round bout in 2010 for the
middleweight championship. His close calls have kept him in the middle title picture at two weight classes. But after fighting Silva, and scouting Jones, Sonnen said he knows who is the best of the two. “I think Jon is considerably better than Anderson,” Sonnen said. “Sometimes I hear that I don’t deserve this fight or I’m not the right guy, but then I hear that Anderson could beat him. Well, you’ve got to be kidding me? I stomped Anderson Silva twice.” Jones and Sonnen coached against each other during the recent season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and gained a new respect for each other.
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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
We are The City of Red Deer
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the position will be primarily responsible for providing leadership in the procurement, cost effective operation, and ongoing maintenance, of GENIVAR’s fleet of over 200 vehicles including significant technical field survey and soils material testing lab equipment.
MAKING IT HAPPEN!
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To learn more about GENIVAR or to apply for this position please visit our website at www.genivar.com/careers
The City of Red Deer is a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. The following opportunmitiy is currently available:
Transit Operator The Transit Department is looking for reliable and responsible individuals who can provides regular, public transit services enabling residents to have access to work, education, healthcare, shopping and recreational opportunities in Red Deer. Bus Operators are experienced and knowledgeable drivers with a strong commitment to customer service who transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner on prescribed scheduled routes and on chartered services and tours. They operate buses safely and competently in a variety of driving conditions, ensure that an appropriate fare is deposited, and collect and issue transfers.
Are you seeking a leadership role in a dynamic and vibrant industry and community?
Job Requirements:
We have the opportunity for you.
• Completion of Grade 12 • Knowledge of basic traffic laws and regulations pertaining to local by-laws and the Highway Traffic Act. • Must hold or be eligible to obtain a minimum of a class 2 Alberta Operators License with a Q endorsement
Executive Director
CANONSBURG, Pa. — Sidney Crosby’s smile betrays a jagged ridgeline of enamel along his bottom row of teeth, evidence of the extensive damage inflicted to Crosby’s jaw by a wayward shot a month ago. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain has learned to deal with the dull ache left by multiple dental procedures. The cumbersome mask he’ll be forced to wear whenever he returns is another matter entirely. Crosby participated in non-contact drills Friday, his first practice with his teammates since breaking his jaw on March 30. Yet Crosby remains vague on when he’ll be cleared to play and his status for next week’s playoff opener remains uncertain. “It’s not really up to me to be honest with you,” Crosby said. “It’s something the (doctors) have to feel comfortable with the healing and that kind of thing. As soon as they say the word I’ll be ready to go.” The Penguins have survived just fine despite missing Crosby for the final quarter of the season. Pittsburgh heads into Saturday’s regular season finale against Carolina with the NHL’s Eastern Conference top seed already secure. Fueled by newcomers Brenden Morrow, Jossi Jokinen and Jarome Iginla — all acquired at the trade deadline — the Penguins have gone 7-4 in Crosby’s absence, including losses this week to Buffalo and New Jersey in relatively meaningless games. Watching his team thrive while he’s relegated to wearing a suit and peering down on the ice from the box has been difficult. Yet it’s also been a revelation of sorts. As vital as the NHL’s second-leading scorer is to Pittsburgh’s fortunes, Crosby knows the Penguins no longer need Crosby on the ice to be competitive. “I think it’s been a great transition,” Crosby said. “I think we’re playing good hockey when we want to be and I think we should be happy and know that we’re ready to head into the playoffs.” Crosby managed to keep his weight up despite the layoff and the limitations on his diet brought on by the jaw problems.
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For more information on the Red Deer Construction Association and the details of this career opportunity, check out our website www.reddeerconstructionassociation.com
Send your resume to Unit G11, 5550 45 Street Red Deer AB T4N 1L1 or Email: ed@hroutlook.ca
If you want a dynamic growing career with huge potential Talk to us. W hhave servedd CCentral We t l AAlb Alberta lb t ffor over 42 years with a deep commitment to community support and involvement.
AUTO SALES The successful candidates will be: Highly motivated and enthusiastic - Professional in appearance
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Oil & Gas Job Fair - 2 days! April 30 – May 1, 2013, 9 a.m. - Noon Alberta Works Centre, 2nd Floor, First Red Deer Place 4911 – 51 Street, Red Deer Tuesday, April 30
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ABB Ber-Mac Alberta Flares Energy Services Bar W Petroleum & Electric Big Eagle Services Clean Harbors Ensign Energy Services GCS Energy Services Nabors Production Services Pacer Corporation Phoenix Oilfield Rentals Ltd Quinn Contracting Spartek Systems Inc Sub-Zero Heating Technologies Western Camp Services Wolf Creek Metal Worx Inc.
and expanded Red Deer Alberta Works Centre at 9 a.m. on May 1.
For other Alberta Works Week events visit alis.alberta.ca/aww
We offer:
- Possibility for advancement - Excellent medical and dental benefits - On-going professional
Bar W Petroleum & Electric Big Eagle Services CEDA International Clean Harbors Coil Works CWC Well Services GenTex Oilfield Manufacturing Neetook Construction Phoenix Oilfield Rentals Ltd Precision Well Servicing Predator Drilling Inc Studon Electric & Controls Sub-Zero Heating Technologies Wolf Creek Metal Worx Inc.
Grand Reopening join us in celebrating the opening of the renovated
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We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice!
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Crosby practices but status uncertain for playoff opener
As our Executive Director, you are responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors, to provide leadership for the operations of the Red Deer Construction Association. Responsibilities include providing support to the Board, overseeing public and government relations, and ¿nancial and human resources management. A post-secondary education is preferred; leadership experience and experience with Boards and Associations will serve you well in this role.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby, right, skates with James Neal during an NHL hockey practice on Friday, April 26, 2013, in Canonsburg, Pa.
Showcasing the extraordinary volunteer spirit of Central Alberta
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
EVERYONE WINS
at the 2013 Special Olympics
Photos contributed
Ten-pin bowling action.
From April 19 to 21, about 800 athletes, coaches, support staff, supporters and volunteers gathered in Red Deer for the spring Special Olympics. The opening ceremonies were held at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School and included the Law Enforcement Torch Run featuring Alberta law enforcement members. Competitions continued on Saturday, followed by a banquet and dance at Westerner Park in the evening. The games wrapped up on Sunday with medal presentations. The events included five- and 10-pin bowling, basketball and swimming. Five-pin bowling took place at Heritage Lanes, 10-pin at Riverside Bowl, swimming at Michener Centre and basketball at Notre Dame High School.
Special Olympian Taekwondo demonstration at the opening ceremonies.
‘The important thing is participation as much as the winning.’ Five-pin bowlers gearing up for action.
Bowing for a medal.
Basketball competition at Notre Dame High School.
Competitors stayed at Harvard Business Centre at Springbrook in the former cadet barracks and were bused back and forth to events in buses provided by the Red Deer Catholic School District. Athletes came from about 30 communities for the event, stretching north to the Northwest Territories, south to Lethbridge, east to Lloydminster and west to Rocky Mountain House. “They have a variety of intellectual disabilities, some even have physical disabilities, but these individuals are just as capable as able-bodied to participate, succeed and enjoy themselves,” said Tennant. “The important thing is participation as much as the winning.” The event had a budget of $150,000. The money was raised through donations, sponsorships and grants.
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IN THE SWING OF SPRING — FINALLY Photo by JEFF STOKOE /Advocate staff
Getting into the swing of things, golfers at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area dial in their form as they hit balls on the driving range. The driving range is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. but the course is not quite ready for play. Other courses in the region are open or nearing their opening dates, after an exceptionally long winter for golfers.
DONATE YOUR PENNIES Put your useless pennies to good use by donating the coins to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. The group is collecting the pennies for the child and adolescent mental health unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The money will be used to purchase movement and exercise equipment. The unit is the only one of its kind in Central Alberta for children between the age of four and 17. Staff work with children who suffer from depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, substance abuse and eating disorders. For more information, go to www.rdrhfoundation. com or call 403-3434622.
CELIAC GROUP IN STETTLER May is National Celiac Awareness Month and a new celiac support group will be starting up in Stettler. The support group will meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the board room of Stettler Hospital. The first meeting will be May 7. For information, call Diane at 403-742-0903 or Val at 403-742-5217. Red Deer Celiac Support Group will also be out and about during May with an information table at the Rocky Mountain House and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Show on May 3, 4 and 5. Members will also have an extra information table at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on May 8 and May 28.
SYLVAN LAKE YOUTH AWARDS Nominations are open for awards to honour Sylvan Lake youth who have made significant contributions to the community. The Leaders of Tomorrow Award nominations can be made by individuals, community groups, schools and other voluntary youth organizations. Awards are given in four categories: ages six to nine, 10 to 14, 15 to 18 and for groups. The awards will be given at an event May 3. More information is available online at the Town of Sylvan Lake’s website www.sylvanlake.ca or by calling Krista Carlson at 403-887-1137 ext. 223.
GIVE US A CALL The Advocate invites its readers to help cover news in Central Alberta. We would like to hear from you if you see something worthy of coverage. And we would appreciate hearing from you if you see something inaccurate in our pages. We strive for complete, accurate coverage of Central Alberta and are happy to correct any errors we may commit. Call 403-314-4333.
Curling centre gets new name BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer’s premier curling complex has a new name. On Friday, the Red Deer Curling board announced the renaming of the facility from Red Deer Curling Centre to Pidherney Centre after it recently underwent $8.8 million worth of renovations. Three new signs were unveiled outside of the centre in recognition of the support of longtime local businessman Mervyn Pidherney and his wife Earlyne. The amount of the 15-year contract is not being divulged. Pidherney’s was founded in 1964 with a single gravel truck. It’s since expanded into a multi-faceted organization that services various sectors of the construction industry and has more than 500 employees during peak season. A crowd of business, community and civic leaders gathered for the celebration inside the new part of the centre that held its first curling event in November and officially opened on Jan. 3. The Pidherney Centre at 4725 43rd St. is now home to 12 ice sheets (from the original eight), plus a 350-seat lounge, meeting rooms and more. Mervyn Pidherney said the opportunity arose to give something back to the city. It will mean good advertising for something they want to support. “I had a chance before to be involved in another building and I turned it down,” said Pidherney, a former curler. “This time
Photo by LAURA TESTER/Advocate staff
Earlyne and Mervyn Pidherney celebrate the renaming of Red Deer’s curling and community centre to Pidherney Centre on Friday. I didn’t.” Pidherney said the contract took some time. He worked on it all winter. Scott Dickson, chairman of the curling club, said getting sponsorship for the building is great news for the non-profit organization. “When we opened, we knew we’d be carrying some (mortgage) but this core sponsorship goes directly to offset any mortgage we would have had to have taken,” said Dickson. “It’s significant, it’s a very large contribution.” The City of Red Deer agreed to spend $5 million in 2012 on the project, on top of $1.175 million previously approved. The city owns the land and the curling club owns the building. The project was also paid for with provincial and federal grants, fundraising cam-
paigns for more than 10 years, as well as money from Scotties tournament revenues. Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling said the City of Red Deer recently created a policy so that it can solicit contributions in exchange for naming rights for a period of time on some of its facilities. Now the city is seeking naming partners for a new skateboard park and a water spray park. “So we now have a policy where we are actively seeking (naming rights),” said Flewwelling. “It will assist with capital and operating costs ... we’re in that game now, whereas before the city didn’t have a policy and if it happened, it happened. We now have rules where everyone will be treated the same.” ltester@reddeeradvocate.com
Desharnais committed to trial on sex assault A man accused of sexually assaulting a Red Deer woman last summer will stand trial by judge alone in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Nathan Michael Desharnais, 24, was arrested early in June by Red Deer City RCMP responding to complaints that a woman had been attacked in a Red Deer home at some point during the evening of Monday, June 3, or in the early hours of the following day. Desharnais was arrested and charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement and overcoming resistance. He was granted release with $3,000 cash bail on June 25.
Now in custody and awaiting trial on a separate set of charges, Desharnais was committed on Friday to stand trial on the June charges following a preliminary hearing held in Red Deer provincial court. Evidence presented during the hearing cannot be made public under provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada. Preliminary hearings are generally held to determine whether the Crown’s case is strong enough to proceed to trial. Desharnais is still awaiting a preliminary hearing on charges laid last September in connection with the discovery earlier in the year of a Calgary woman’s remains
at a Red Deer recycling depot. The body of Talia Meguinis, 27, was found on Feb. 22, 2012, while a truck was unloading at a recycling depot in the Riverside light industrial park. Desharnais was arrested in Calgary on Sept. 14 and charged with second-degree murder and interfering with human remains. His preliminary hearing on those charges is scheduled for Dec. 16, 18 and 19. Desharnais returns to Court of Queen’s Bench on June 6 for arraignment and to set a date for his trial on the sexual assault and related charges.
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tures equine science students and staff demonstrating activities from their program, including Western and English riding as well as draft horse driving. Stallions and newborn foals will also be presented. The following day, Peggy Brown, a veteran trainer from the Toledo, Ohio, area, will conduct a riding clinic. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, followed by an equine Jeopardy game. Brown will cover improving riding skills from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch provided. From 3 to 5 p.m., she’ll run hour-long clinics for up to five riders in English and Western riding. Cost is $35 for the day clinic and $100 more for the small group riding clinics, with registration on a first-come, firstserved basis. More information, including registration, can be found online at 100.oldscollege. ca/events or by contacting equine science program head Marion Anderson at 403-5568369 or emailing manderson@oldscollege. ca.
● Arts, Culture and Heritage — Shelia Bannerman, of Red Deer, and Jenna Goldade, of Red Deer. ● Athletics, Recreation and Fitness — Kathleen Anne ‘Kay’ Kenny, of Red Deer, and Jackie Waisman, of Red Deer. ● Business and the Professions - Patricia Bourne, of Innisfail, and Stella Robb, of Springbrook. ● Community Building - Cheryl Adams, of Red Deer, Robin Armitage, of Red Deer, Shirley Challoner, of Red Deer, Melodie Helm, of Ponoka, Shannon Nivens, of Red Deer, and Michelle Weinberger, of Red Deer. ● Education and Training — Pattie Henley, of Red Deer, and Judy Dea Dorland, of Red Deer County. ● Entrepreneurship — Katherina Mercedes Cummins, of Sylvan Lake, and Leona Mae Quantz Staples, of Innisfail. ● Environment — Beverly Anne Anderson, of Norglenwold. ● Health and Wellness — Mary Eileen Gardiner, of Red Deer. ● Human Services — Jan Underwood, of Red Deer. The sixth annual Women of Excellence Awards Gala will be held on June 12, at 5:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel. Award recipients will be announced at the gala. Tickets are $100 each. For tickets call 403-341-6911. The Women of Excellence Awards Gala is presented by the Red Deer Advocate, 100.7 The River and foundation sponsor Red Deer Living.
BRIEFS Red Deer tax rate 4.75 per cent Red Deer city council will consider a 4.75 per cent tax rate increase for residential, multi-family and non-residential properties on Monday. If the motion is approved, a homeowner would pay $57 more annually to $2,607 (from $2,550 in 2012) on their tax bill on a home assessed at $300,000. For the 2013 tax year, the City of Red Deer will collect more than $39 million in property taxes, an increase of $1.5 million. The tax increase includes the municipal, provincial education and Piper Creek Foundation requisitions. The tax rate bylaw will come back to council for consideration of second and third reading on May 6. Council approved a 4.3 per cent tax increase last year.
Equine events in Olds next week Horse riding demonstrations and a renowned equine expert’s clinic are on tap at Olds College next week. The Equine Centennial Showcase on Monday at 7 p.m. in the South Arena fea-
Women of Excellence finalists Nineteen nominees have been announced for the 2013 Women of Excellence Awards. Red Deer and District Community Foundation’s award program recognizes women who have done great things in Central Alberta. Nominees in nine categories include:
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Inside the soul of Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rick- and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. ey knew that the first black player in major league In the classic Chariots of Fire, which won the Osbaseball was going to go through hell. car for Best Picture, the Olympic runner and future That’s why the cigar-chomping, Bible-thumping missionary Liddell is repeatedly shown preaching, Rickey set out to find a man who parsing Scripture and discussing the would keep believing -- when facing beliefs that led to his pivotal decision bitter, scathing racial hatred -- that not to run in Sunday races at the 1924 the powers of heaven were on his Olympics in Paris. “Try to imagine that side. As baseball writers have often movie without those scenes,” noted noted, Rickey needed someone who Metaxas, in a telephone interview. could turn the other cheek, as well as The key 42 scene — when Robinson turn a double play. meets Rickey on Aug. 28, 1945 — could In writer-director Brian Helgehave depicted what actually happened land’s new movie, 42, Jackie Robat the time: Rickey pulled out a copy of inson states the challenge in blunt a classic devotional work, Life of Christ terms. by Giovanni Papini, and read aloud the “You want a man,” Robinson asks, passage in which the author discusses “who doesn’t have the guts to fight the Sermon on the Mount, including back?” the reference that describes the “turn Rickey replies: “I want a man who the other cheek” challenge as “the has the guts not to fight back.” most stupefying” of the “revolutionary TERRY The fit was perfect. In Helgeland’s teachings” of Jesus. MATTINGLY script, Rickey offers this churchy It wouldn’t have taken long to read equation: “Robinson’s a Methodist. the Scripture that so inspired Rickey I’m a Methodist. God’s a Methodist. and Robinson, said Metaxas. The GosWe can’t go wrong.” pel of St. Matthew states: That’s the stuff of movies, all right, “Ye have heard it hath been said, but this kind of faith reference reAn eye for an eye, and a tooth for a mains somewhat unusual in a Hollywood blockbust- tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: But er, acknowledged Eric Metaxas, who is best known whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn for writing the global best seller Bonhoeffer: Pastor, to him the other also.” Martyr, Prophet, Spy. The reason, quite literally, that Rickey “chose The problem, he said, is that 42 omitted many oth- Jackie Robinson was his strong moral character and er details that would have demonstrated that faith his Christian faith,” said Metaxas. was crucial to the whole story. “There were other great black players out there. There’s no doubt that Robinson was a remarkable But could they have taken the stand that Jackie took? man, argues Metaxas, in his new Seven Men: And the ... Secret of Their Greatness. “That first meeting is the moment. That scene is But Robinson was also a remarkably courageous the heart of this story and Jesus is right there in the and truly devout Christian man. Thus, he included middle of it.” Robinson’s story in a book that explores the faith It would have been wonderful if 42 had also noted commitments of George Washington, William Wilber- the strong faith of Robinson’s mother, Mallie. Then force, Eric Liddell, Pope John Paul II, Chuck Colson there was a crucial Methodist mentor named Karl
Downs who taught the great ballplayer that obeying the command to “resist not evil” was not cowardly, but heroic, said Metaxas. But movies are movies and, often, what matters the most are the visual images. Thus, it’s crucial that Helgeland didn’t include scenes in which Robinson is shown doing what he repeatedly said that he did day after day in those tense early years in major league baseball — getting down on his knees, praying for strength and patience. “I’m not saying that this is a horrible movie,” stressed Metaxas. “Yes, Robinson is shown closing his eyes for 0.87 seconds before he runs out onto the field and he’s hit by the occasional inspirational ray of sunlight. ... But why are people afraid of showing a true American hero getting down on his knees and praying? What’s so scary about that? “It’s like people think that prayer is a sign of weakness. Well, getting down on his knees didn’t make Jackie Robinson weak. That’s what helped make him strong.”
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11:00 a.m. Celebration Service Rev. Judy Andersen www.cslreddeer.org
#3 - 6315 Horn Street
Join us this Sunday, April 28 at 9:00am, 11:00am or 6:30pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson
10:30 a.m. Worship Service www.firstbaptistrd.ca
Jesus: Friend of Sinners #4 - Party at Simon’s
Balmoral Bible Chapel
SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County (403) 347-6425
www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca
AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA
403-347-5450
Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.)
Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
streamschurch.com 403.342.7441
Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC
Sunday Services Services Sunday 8:30a.m., 10:30a.m. 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. & 12:30p.m. Wednesday Wednesday Ministries Ministries 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m.
Passion for God, Compassion for People. 2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA
The Anglican Church KNOX of Canada Minister:
Sunday, April 28 Established 1898
4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560
Sunday, April 28
ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL “A Church For All Ages” 43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769
CrossRoads Kids (to gr. 6)
Helping people encounter the goodness of God
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Seniors Church meets at 11 a.m. on Sundays at Bower Kin Place for hymns and gospel preaching. Phone 403-3476706. TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Compassion Canada presents Dan Bremnes Light My Way tour across Western Canada including a stop at Living Stones Church on April 30. Compassion Canada is a Christian Child development organization. Tickets available at www.DanBremnes.com UPCOMING EVENTS High Tea at Gaetz Memorial United Church will be celebrated on May 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a cost of $8 each. Tea cozies will be available for purchase for $10. For reservations or tickets call Beryl at 403-346-3815, Marina at 403-346-5160, or the church office at 403-347-2244.
9:00 am Communion Service 10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Bob Northey Family “Matters” Genesis 27:41 - 28:9 Childrens Sunday School 2 1/2 - Grade 5 www.balmoralchapel.ca
LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU
www.stleonardsonthehill.org Celebrant: Rev. Gary Sinclair
Saturday, April 27 5:00 p.m. “The Gathering” Contemporary Eucharist Sunday, April 28 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday School/Nursery
ST. LUKE’S
"Old Church Blessing a New World"
Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402
www.saintlukereddeer.posterous.com
Celebrant Noel Wygiera 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist Sunday School & Refreshments Thurs. 2:00 p.m. Eucharist
The Rev. Robert Cruickshank “There’s Work To Be Done” 10:30 am Worship Service
West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.
403-346-6036
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.
WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road) Sunday 10:00 a.m. Rev. Bert De bruijn
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL
Sunday, April 28
Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244
ELCI EL ELCIC CIC CI C GOOD SHEPHERD 40 Holmes St.
10:30 a.m. "What’s Love Got To Do With It?"
403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry
WORSHIP SUNDAY 10:30 AM with Holy Communion Everyone Welcome
www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca
SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street
403-347-6073
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service “I Command You To Love!” Babyfold, Toddler Sunday www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room,Room Sunday Club Clubwww.sunnybrookunited.org
Saved by grace - called to serve
MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)
#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798
Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk DIVINE SERVICE 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org
Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament
Loving God . . . Loving People 10:15 am Worship Service 2960 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.343.1511
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From the zoo to The Hideout EMMA-LEE AND PETER KATZ GATHERING FANS AMONG THE OTTERS – AND MORE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FANS BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF When it comes to the singing partnership of Emma-Lee and Peter Katz, the otters at the Toronto Zoo just might be onto something. In a music video that was surreptitiously filmed in front of the otter tank, the frolicking mammals are seemingly grooving underwater to Katz and EmmaLee’s cover of Tina Turner’s What’s Love Got to Do With It. The two acclaimed singers — who will perform together on Sunday at The Hideout, in Gasoline Alley south of Red Deer — recalled behaving almost like guerilla filmmakers, sneaking a videographer and musical instruments past the zoo’s staff. “If we had asked for permission, we were pretty sure they would have said, ‘No,’ so we decided to ask for forgiveness afterwards, instead,” Emma-Lee said, with a laugh. Sure enough, zoo security guards showed up and asked the two to move along just as they wrapped their “funky,” easy-going take on Turner’s 1980s hit, which Katz and Emma-Lee reinterpreted with an acoustic guitar and a banjitar (a cross between a guitar and banjo). “They said some animals might not like the music,” said Emma-Lee — but she believes the otters were fans. “People who’ve seen the video have been telling us, ‘It looks like the otters were swimming in time with you.’ ” Katz and Emma-Lee’s joint tour of Western Canada evolved from a growing collaboration between the two artists. Emma-Lee first became enamoured with Katz’s music after hearing it online. She asked him to sing on a track from her 2010 debut album, Never Just a Dream, and Katz called in the favour by asking her to lend her voice to a tune on his 2012 album, Still Mind Still. In the interim, the two Toronto-based singers also hit it off as songwriting partners. Their new original single, What’s On Your Mind?, which is available on iTunes, has been compared to the sunny Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers collaboration Islands in the Stream, or John Prine and Iris Dement’s In Spite of Ourselves. It’s actually both funny and naughty, said a chuckling Emma-Lee, who noted the single is about recognizing the gleam of sexual attraction in your partner’s eye: “It’s actually about getting busy.” The initially explicit lyrics were toned down for the recording, said Emma-Lee, who noted Red Deer fans might hear more than the PG version at The
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Emma-Lee and Peter Katz perform at The Hideout in Gasoline Alley on Sunday.
Hideout. Katz admitted something spontaneous and improvisational happens each night between himself, Emma-Lee and the audience that makes things exciting. “Ninety-nine per cent of the time, I’ve toured by myself,” said Katz, “so this is new for me. ... It’s kind of nice to have the camaraderie. And the lows of touring are not as low as when you are on your own.” So far, the only down side has been the throat infection that Katz has been battling with meds. But he added, “I’m getting better.” Besides singing duets, both artists will also performs some solo material in Red Deer. Emma-Lee, whose songs have been played on CBC Radio 2, Much More Music and CMT, will sing soultinged country tunes from her latest album, Backseat Heroine. This music is generally upbeat, she said, because “when you get on stage in front of an audience every
Dwayne Johnson, left, as Paul Doyle, Tony Shalhoub as Victor Kershaw and Mark Wahlberg, right, as Daniel Lugo, in the film Pain & Gain, directed by Michael Bay from Paramount Pictures. The film released in theatres on Friday.
night at 10 p.m., the last thing you want to do is perform lullabies. You want to get the crowd’s energy charged up!” Juno-Award-nominated Katz will play some folkrock from his albums First of the Last to Know (2010) and Still Mind Still (2012), which was recorded in a cabin in the woods. “I’m always in some state of reflection. I tend to be a hyper-sensitive kind of guy,” admitted Katz. But he believes his songwriting partnership with Emma-Lee has brought out a more lighthearted side he didn’t know he had. “I hope people in Red Deer take a chance and come out and be in the room with us,” he added. “Because that’s the magic of this tour.” Tickets for the 7 p.m. show (doors open at 6 p.m.) are $10 in advance from 53rd Street Music or The Hideout or $15 at the door. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
GEORGE JONES, 1931-2013
The Voice of country music silenced at 81 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Pain & Gain pumps glory into true crime story Pain & Gain 2.5 stars (out of four) Rated: 18A Putting aside the real-life maimings and murders, Michael Bay’s comic crime drama Pain & Gain brings fun to the multiplex with its story of knucklehead bodybuilders with pumped-up dreams and 98-pound weakling brains. But it’s also a dark ride, showing that Bay has something more going on in his filmmaking arsenal than Transformers and Pearl Harbor. Yes, it’s still Bay and he can’t resist the relentless noise, quick cuts and an explosion or three, even as he tries a cinematic changeup. Pain & Gain’s budget was a “modest” (by Bay standards) $25 million, so there was no PETER money for robots. But we HOWELL do get a slow-motion, closeup Taser to the temple that causes a character to erupt saliva like Vesuvius. Seems Bay just can’t help himself. “Unfortunately, this is a true story,” we’re told at the outset — and reminded again about 90 minutes in when things seem too weird to be possible — in this tale of a trio of dumb-as-barbells gym rats who pursue their version of the American dream. Mark Wahlberg plays Daniel Lugo, a simpleton personal trainer at a Miami gym, who interprets the “be a doer” message from TV motivational guru Johnny Wu (The Hangover’s Ken Jeong) to mean he should kidnap and extort all he owns from one of his clients, mouthy rich guy Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub). Shades of A Fish Called Wanda’s Otto, here’s a criminal mastermind who, if brains were dynamite, couldn’t blow his nose. Adrian Doorbal (The Hurt Locker’s Anthony Mackie), a fellow bodybuilder suffering some unwelcome side effects in the downstairs department due to steroids, joins team Lugo. And then they happen upon mountainous Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson), a pumped-up tattooed born-again lug working out at the gym.
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Johnson turns out to be the best thing about Pain & Gain, bringing a consistently funny, albeit onenote, performance as a simple soul who yearns to do the right thing, thanks to AA and Catholic guilt, but just can’t seem to manage it. They all have their reasons for wanting that slice of the American pie, whether it’s Lugo’s dream of a huge lawn and a rider-mower to tame it, or Doorbal’s desire to buy that dream house and fill it with weights and the salty-talking nurse (pleasingly played by Rebel Wilson) he met at the erectile dysfunction clinic. As for Doyle, it could be a room filled with puppies and kittens. Or maybe a washtub of cocaine. Or whatever Lugo tells him he wants. Kidnapping Kershaw, then holding him captive while Lugo legally chips away at his fortune by illegal means is a breeze compared to knocking him off. He just won’t die, which results in events that are more than a little macabre. Enter retired cop Ed Du Bos (Ed Harris), hired by Kershaw to find the steroid stooges who left tire tracks on his face after the local cops dismiss him. Ed rightly figures the guys will need another score to keep up their lavish lifestyles. True enough; they’ve already targeted porn merchant Frank Grin (Michael Rispoli of Kick-Ass). This kidnapping is considerably rougher — and bloodier — than the first and not nearly as successful. Problems mount, like how to remove fingerprints from the victims, or the return policy on a bloodied, hair-clogged chainsaw at the local Home Depot. Pain & Gain’s postscript, noting that two of the gym gang is still on Florida death row, should add a sobering note, but it’s hard to pull people back to reality when they’ve been guffawing at the sight of Wahlberg (in his ’90s-flashback tighty whities, no less) hacking up bodies in a hairnet and “Kiss the Cook” apron. The script, penned by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (Chronicles of Narnia and Captain America franchises), ensures the verbal action keeps up with Bay’s often-frenetic pace. As for the new Michael Bay, he’s still got visible traces of the old Michael Bay. But nobody ever went broke in America doing something like that, did they? Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.
NASHVILLE — When it comes to country music, George Jones was The Voice. Other great singers have come and gone, but this fact remained inviolate until Jones passed away on Friday at 81 in a Nashville hospital after a year of ill health. “Today someone else has become the greatest living singer of traditional country music, but there will never be another George Jones,” said Bobby Braddock, the Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter who provided Jones with 29 songs over the decades. “No one in country music has influenced so many other artists.” He did it with that voice. Rich and deep, strong enough to crack like a whip, but supple enough to bring tears. It was so powerful, it made Jones the first thoroughly modern country superstar, complete with Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the substance abuse George Jones, shown in a problems and richand-famous celebrity 2007 photo, has died after lifestyle that included a year of ill health. mansions, multiple divorces and — to hear one fellow performer tell it — fistfuls of cocaine. He was a beloved and at times a notorious figure in Nashville and his problems were just as legendary as his songs. But when you dropped the needle on one of his records, all that stuff went away. And you were left with The Voice. “He just knows how to pull every drop of emotion out of it of the songs if it’s an emotional song or if it’s a fun song he knows how to make that work,” Alan Jackson said in a 2011 interview. “It’s rare. He was a big fan of Hank Williams Sr. like me. He tried to sing like Hank in the early days. I’ve heard early cuts. And the difference is Hank was a singer and he was a great writer, but he didn’t have that natural voice like George. Not many people do. That just sets him apart from everybody.” That voice helped Jones achieve No. 1 songs in five separate decades, 1950s to 1990s. And its qualities were admired by more than just his fellow country artists but by Frank Sinatra, Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello, James Taylor and countless others. “If we all could sound like we wanted to, we’d all sound like George Jones,” Waylon Jennings once sang.
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BRIEFS Royals perform at Centrium The gold-medal-winning Red Deer Royals will be among six Western Canadian marching showbands performing on Saturday, May 5, in Red Deer. The 18th annual Marching Showband Classic (formerly Festival of Champions) will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Centrium. Each acclaimed band will perform a choreographed field show. The Red Deer Royals will debut their 2013 show, called New Moon in the Old Moon’s Arms. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun, family event, which includes a raffle and silent auction, as well as performances by talented musicians and colour guard. Admission is $5 a person (children age six and under are free) at the door.
Prairie songwriter on stage here Country music will be performed in the tradition of Merle Travis, Johnny Cash and Woody Guthrie in downtown Red Deer on Friday. Prairie songwriter Stephen Palmer returns to play acoustic roots music at a coffeehouse concert at The Hub on Ross. Palmer has been performing a unique mix of original and traditional tunes, including ragtime, gospel, blues and folk since the 1960s. If you caught one of Palmer’s bands back then, opening for Zeppelin or Fleetwood Mac, he would have been riffing on the electric guitar. Now he prefers the gentler tones of acoustic six- and 12-string guitars and draws his inspiration less from the Stones and more from country and folk legends like Pete Seeger and the Carter Family. With a voice described as a “warm blanket on a cold winter’s night,” Palmer is at home whether he is performing for folk festivals or house concerts. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show, also featuring local musician Mitchell Chase, are $15 ($30 per family) at 4936 Ross St. It’s cash only at the door.
Hannah Wiebe (in top photo, at left) won a onesemester scholarship to Alberta College of Art, worth $2,200, for her abstracted clay sculpture mounted on sand that shows the evolution of a fist shape. Courtney Schafer (in photo right, at left) won an honourable mention award of $250 for her mixedmedia work resembling a body bent over on the ground.
Distinguished artists at Red Deer gala Past recipients John Murrell and Denise Clarke will co-host the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala in Red Deer on June 15. The provincial awards, presented by the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, will honour two artists who have made impressive contributions to Alberta’s arts and culture scene. The winners will be named in the coming weeks. Murrell, a Calgary-based playwright and arts consultant, is the author of award-winning plays and a number of opera librettos. He has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and awarded both the Alberta Order of Excellence and the Governor General’s Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award. Clarke is an innovative performance artist, choreographer, and an associate artist with Calgary’s One Yellow Rabbit theatre company. She has choreographed work for major playhouses across the country and has toured extensively with her own performances. The gala will be held at the Red Deer College Arts Centre. Hosted by the college and the City of Red Deer, the evening will showcase Red Deer’s artistic talent with a variety of performances by local and provincial artists. Tickets are $125 each for the full gala and $50 each for the awards presentations and dessert reception only. Tickets are available at the Black Knight Ticket Centre. The awards are made possible through a donorfunded endowment.
PROVINCEWIDE ART AWARDS
Creative Olds pair honoured BY ADVOCATE STAFF Creativity paid off for two Olds High School students, who won awards at the Alberta College of Art’s Show Off provincewide competition. Hannah Wiebe was awarded with a one-semester scholarship to the Calgary art school, worth $2,200, for her abstracted clay sculpture that’s mounted on sand and shows the evolution of a fist shape. Courtney Schafer was presented with an honourable mention award valued at $250 for her mixed-media work resembling a body bent over on the ground. Olds High School art teacher Renu Mathew is excited for the two winning Chinook’s Edge school division artists, who were among only 10 students of the 200 that entered the competition, to be recognized with awards. The Olds High School art program will receive a grant matching both of the students’ awards.
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JONES: Addiction issues Word of his death spread Friday morning as his peers paid tribute. “The greatest voice to ever grace country music will never die,” Garth Brooks said in an email to The Associated Press. “Jones has a place in every heart that ever loved any kind of music.” Dolly Parton said, “My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favourite singer and one of my favourite people in the world.” Ronnie Dunn added: “The greatest country blues singer to ever live.” In Jones’s case, that’s not hyperbole. In a career that lasted more than 50 years, “Possum” evolved from young honky-tonker to elder statesman as he recorded more than 150 albums and became the champion and symbol of traditional country music, a well-lined link to his hero, Williams. Jones survived long battles with alcoholism and drug addiction, brawls, accidents and close encounters with death, including bypass surgery and a tour bus crash that he only avoided by deciding at the last moment to take a plane. His failure to appear for concerts left him with the nickname “No Show Jones,” and he later recorded a song by that name and often opened his shows by singing it. His wild life was revealed in song and
in his handsome, troubled face, with its dark, deepset eyes and dimpled chin. In song, like life, he was rowdy and regretful, tender and tragic. His hits included the sentimental Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes, the foot-tapping The Race is On, the foot-stomping I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair, the melancholy She Thinks I Still Care, the rockin’ White Lightning, and the barfly lament Still Doing Time. Jones also recorded several duets with Tammy Wynette, his wife for six years, including Golden Ring, Near You, Southern California and We’re Gonna Hold On. He also sang with such peers as Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard and with Costello and other rock performers. But his signature song was He Stopped Loving Her Today, a weeper among weepers about a man who carries his love for a woman to his grave. The Central Alberta Theatre 1980 ballad, which Jones was sure would never be a hit, often appears on surveys as the most popular country song 2013 Season of all time and won the 4214-58 St. Red Deer Country Music AssociaLast of the tion’s song of the year Red Hot Lovers award an unprecedented By Neil Simon two years in a row. April 11-13, April 18-20, April 25-27 Jones won Grammy CAT ONE ACT FESTIVAL June 13-15, 20-22 awards in 1981 for He Nickle Studio Stopped Loving Her Today Tickets available at the Black Knight Inn and in 1999 for Choices. www.blackknightinn.ca 403-755-6626 He was elected to the
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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2013 TO THURSDAY MAY 2, 2013 THE CROODS (G) SAT 2:00; SUN 12:00 THE CROODS 3D (G) FRI 5:10, 7:40, 10:10; SAT-SUN 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10; MON-WED 7:40, 10:10 G.I. JOE: RETALIATION 3D (14A) FRI-SUN 3:50, 6:30, 9:30; MON-WED 7:20, 10:05 G.I. JOE: RETALIATION (14A) SAT-SUN 12:50 OBLIVION (PG) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI 4:10, 7:10, 10:10; SAT 12:00, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10; SUN 12:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10; MON-WED 7:10, 10:00 SCARY MOVIE V (14A) (CRUDE CONTENT) FRI-SUN 3:20, 5:30, 7:50, 10:05; MON-WED 8:10, 10:25 OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (PG) (FRIGHTENING SCENES) SAT-SUN 12:20 THE BIG WEDDING (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUAL CONTENT) FRI 3:20, 5:40, 8:00, 10:20; SAT-SUN 1:00, 3:20, 5:40, 8:00, 10:20; MON-WED 8:00, 10:20 THE BIG WEDDING (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUAL CONTENT) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:00 EVIL DEAD (18A) (GORY BRUTAL VIOLENCE) FRI 5:20, 7:50, 10:25; SAT-SUN 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:25; MON-WED 7:50, 10:15
JURASSIC PARK 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES) FRI 3:40, 6:40, 9:40; SAT-SUN 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40; MON-WED 6:50, 9:50 42 (PG) (LANGUAGE MAY OFFEND) FRI 4:20, 7:20, 10:15; SAT 11:45, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15; SUN 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15; MON-WED 7:00, 9:50 PAIN & GAIN (18A) (SEXUAL CONTENT,BRUTAL VIOLENCE) FRI 4:30, 7:30, 10:30; SAT-SUN 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30; MONWED 7:30, 10:30 THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES (14A) (SUBSTANCE ABUSE,COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI 3:30, 6:50, 10:00; SAT-SUN 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:00; MON-WED 6:30, 9:40 HOME RUN (PG) FRI 4:00, 7:00, 9:50; SAT-SUN 1:20, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50; MON-WED 6:40, 9:30 HOME RUN (PG) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:00 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: GIULIO CESARE LIVE () SAT 10:00 EXHIBITION: MANET -- PORTRAYING LIFE (G) SUN 12:55 SPEED RACER (PG) SAT 11:00
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Games, opening this day in London. The event attracts 22 nations and a total of 2,056 competitors. Canada will win three golds, in lacrosse, shooting (Walter Ewing) and the 200-metre race (Robert Kerr). Events last until Oct. 31. 1846 — John A. Macdonald from Kingston, Ont., gives his maiden speech in the assembly. 1644 — Wheat is planted in Canada for the first time.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RUNS $1.6B SURPLUS FOR FEBRUARY OTTAWA — The federal government ran a surplus of $1.6 billion for February, slightly better than the $1.5 billion it did in the same month last year. The surplus for the month brought Ottawa’s deficit for the first 11 months of its fiscal year to $11.8 billion compared with a deficit of $12.6 billion at the same point last year. TD Bank economist Sonya Gulati said the year-to-date results are a ways off the revised deficit estimate of $25.9 billion for the full year that was included in the 2013 budget. “One more month of data and typical yearend adjustments could bring the numbers closer together. Alternatively, there could be a slightly better deficit figure once numbers are put to bed in the Public Accounts,” Gulati wrote in a note to clients. The Finance Department’s monthly update says government revenue in February rose to $23.4 billion, up $500 million or 2.4 per cent compared with a year earlier. The increase was mainly due to an 11.2 per cent increase in personal income tax revenue, which was up by $1.1 billion, as well as smaller increases from the goods and service tax, energy taxes and premiums on employment insurance.
SWISS BANK KEEPS SOME GOLD IN U.K., CANADA GENEVA — The Swiss National Bank has for the first time disclosed where it stashes its 1,040 tons of gold, saying almost a third is kept overseas, in Britain and Canada. Swiss National Bank President Thomas Jordan told an annual shareholders’ meeting on Friday that 70 per cent of the reserves are stored in Switzerland, 20 per cent with the Bank of England and 10 per cent with the Bank of Canada. He rejected the notion that the central bank be required to repatriate the gold or increase its total reserves. — The Canadian Press
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TRANSCANADA SAYS PIPELINE LIKELY WON’T BE OPERATING UNTIL SECOND HALF OF 2015 BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — TransCanada Corp. said Friday its controversial and long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline will be in service months later than expected and cost more than its current US$5.3 billion pricetag as it continues to await U.S. government approval. TransCanada (TSX:TRP) had been sticking to its late 2014 or early 2015 start up target, but the longer the regulatory process dragged on, the more difficult achieving that target became. It is now looking at a late-2015 start-up. The company has said it needs two solid summer construction seasons to get the pipe in the ground. “Based on our pipeline construction experience, the US$5.3 billion cost estimate will increase depending on the timing of the permit,” TransCanada said in a release. So far, it has sunk US$1.8 billion into the project.
Its shares fell 1.8 per cent to $48.86 in late-morning trading on the Toronto Stock exchange. Keystone XL is only one of several megaprojects planned by TransCanada over the next three years, but it has been a target of environmental groups mainly because of its connection with the oilsands industry. There have also been concerns about the effects of the pipeline itself, mostly in Nebraska, which is home to a sensitive ecosystem of grass-covered sand dunes known as the Sand Hills and sits atop an important fresh-water aquifer. The Obama administration rejected an earlier iteration of the Keystone XL project — which would have run from Hardisty, Alta., to the Texas coast— last year because of environmental concerns in Nebraska. The company responded by breaking up the project into two parts and going ahead with the southern leg between Oklahoma and the U.S. Gulf Coast, which does not require presidential approval. That US$2.3billion project is about 70 per cent com-
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plete and on track to start delivering crude late this year. The U.S. State Department is weighing whether to award a permit for the more contentious northern part, which crosses the border and includes a reworked route through Nebraska. Critics have scoffed at the new route, saying it still poses a threat to the Ogallala aquifer and Sand Hills region. The U.S. State Department issued a draft environmental report earlier last month that flagged no major concerns with the project. A 45-day public comment period has wrapped up, and next the State Department will issue a final environmental report. After that, it will consult with other government agencies for up to 90 to determine if the project is in the U.S. national interest. U.S. President Barack Obama has the final say.
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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The list of products carried by Peavey Mart is long and varied. Now you can add electricity, and at an unbeatable price. Red Deer-based Peavey Industries Ltd., which operates Peavey Mart stores across Western Canada and MainStreet Hardware in Blackfalds, has installed electric car charging stations at its outlets in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Medicine Hat and Regina. It’s preparing to do the same at several other Peavey Mart locations, and hopes eventually to have the equipment available throughout its retail network. “What our goal is, and what we’ve committed to, is being the first retailer in Canada to install these at all of our locations,” said Jest Sidloski, training and development manager with Peavey Industries. The company has partnered with Sun Country Highway — a Canadian business that provides products and services for the electric vehicle industry — to install the chargers, which will be available to users at no charge. Sidloski explained that Peavey Industries wants to promote and encourage the use of green energy. Among those who have already taken advantage of the service at the Red Deer Peavey Mart are Capri Rasmussen and Jason Auch, former Red Deer residents who now live in Calgary. The married couple stopped in the city on Friday to boost the battery of their bright orange Tesla while en route to the Future of Transportation Symposium and Car Show in Edmonton. Rasmussen said the Red Deer station is ideally situated for electric motorists travelling between Alberta’s two biggest cities. Although a full charge can take hours to complete, depending on the model, a partial charge using Peavey Mart’s highpowered equipment can be done relatively quickly, said Sidloski.
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Thapo Ba Vietnamese Restaurant manager Hai Nguyen is ready to open a family run business at 2067 50th avenue just north of Don’s Tire on the south end of Red Deer. Phuong and Cuong Nguyen, who came to Red Deer from Vietnam more than 20 years ago, will operate the kitchen and their son Hai will manage the restaurant. It will specialize in Vietnamese food. The Nguyens previously operated another restaurant under the same name in Edgar Industrial Park.
Alberta Works Centre reopening BY ADVOCATE STAFF
ALBERTA WORKS WEEK
The official re-opening of Red Deer’s Alberta Works Centre is among the local events planned for Alberta Works Week, which runs from April 29 to May 3. The centre, which was Alberta’s first Labour Market Information Centre when it opened in 1982, has been renovated and expanded. It’s located on the second floor of First Red Deer Place, at 4911 51st St., with the 9 a.m. re-opening ceremony on Wednesday to be followed by the second day of an oil and gas job fair. On Monday, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., an Alberta Works career and employment consultant will discuss how to find work, where jobs are located and what tools, programs and services are available to help. From 10:45 a.m. to noon the same day, guidance will be provided with respect to funding options for school, how to apply for funding for tickets like first aid and H2S certification, and how the apprenticeship program
works. Both presentations will take place at the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre. Tuesday will mark the kick-off of the oil and gas job fair, with about 30 employers taking part in the two-day event at the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre. It will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. On Wednesday afternoon, from 1 to 3 p.m., Red Deer’s Lamborne Environmental Ltd. will be at the centre to describe the career opportunities it offers. And on Thursday, from 1 to 4 p.m., there will be a Red Deer Community Services Providers Fair. Alberta Works Week will wrap up on Friday, with an Alberta Works business and industry liaison from Fort McMurray discussing employment opportunities in the Northern Alberta city and what it’s like to live and work there. That session will run from 10 a.m. to noon, also at the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre.
End in sight for Medican project
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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR After breaking ground for its Sierra Michener Hill complex in November 2009, the end of the project is finally in sight for Medican. Bill Cooper, the company’s vice-president of sales, said construction on the third and final phase of the Sierra Michener Hill condominium will be underway by September. “We should have folks move in by the spring of next year,” he said, pointing out that the underground parkade for the building is already in place. “There are no more excavation machines coming on the site, no more concrete machines coming on.” The first two phases of the condominium created 52 and 40 suites respectively, with the next to add 56 more. Cooper said Medican has about five suites left to sell in the second phase, and started selling units in the third earlier this year. “We’ve got about a dozen or so that are pre-sold in the final phase,” he said. A link connecting the Sierra Michener Hill condominium to the nearby Extendicare Canada assisted living facility was completed prior to winter, said Cooper, allowing condominium residents to travel easily between the buildings and even eat
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Joe Spence of PJM Home Advantage in Red Deer works to install exterior details to a duplex in the Michener Hill Villas, which are part of Medican’s community for residents 40 and older that is being developed at Michener Hill. at the bistro in the Extendicare building.
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Small wireless company Mobilicity is joining new players Wind Mobile and Public Mobile in facing the possibility of being put up for sale. Mobilicity said Friday it’s business as usual for its cellphone customers and employees, but that it is starting a restructuring process to deal with its debt. Five years after Ottawa auctioned off the radio waves over which cellphone networks operate to allow several new companies to launch in Canada, the future of Mobilicity, Wind Mobile and Public Mobile is in doubt. “The market hasn’t turned out the way everybody had hoped,” said Greg O’Brien, editor and publisher of web-based Cartt.ca., which covers Canada’s telecom industry. “We’re going to end up with Rogers, Bell and Telus,” O’Brien said from Hamilton, Ont.
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STORIES FROM PAGE C7 tions even though it said lower oil prices hit its bottom line. The company’s net income fell to $6.2 billion, or $3.18 per share, on revenue of $56.8 billion. Last year the company earned $6.5 billion, or $3.27 per share, on revenue of $60.7 billion. Analysts expected Chevron to earn $3.09 per share. Pipeline and power company TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) reported net earnings below expectations. The company,which is looking to build the Keystone XL pipeline, said it had net income of $446 million or 63 cents per share in the first quarter. Comparable earnings were $370 million or 52 cents per share, a penny below analyst estimates. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Friday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,220.20 down 109.31 points TSX Venture Exchange — 965.22 up 0.55 of a point TSX 60 — 697.28 down 6.61 points Dow — 14,712.55 up 11.75 points S&P 500 — 1,582.24 down 2.92 points Nasdaq — 3,279.26 down 10.73 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 98.34 cents US, up 0.38 of a cent Pound — C$1.5743, down 0.08 of a cent Euro — C$1.3247, down 0.31 of a cent Euro — US$1.3027, up 0.20 of a cent Oil futures: US$93 per barrel, down 64 cents (June contract) Gold futures: US$1,453.60 per ounce, down $8.40 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $25.130 per oz., down 26.4 cents $807.93 kg., down $8.49 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: May ’13 $2.20 lower $634.10; July ’13 $2.90 lower $616.50; Nov. ’13 $1.20 lower $550.20; Jan. ’14 $1.10 lower $550.90; March ’14 $0.90 lower $545.20; May ’14 $0.90 lower $543.10; July ’14 $0.90 lower $541.20; Nov. ’14 $0.90 lower $516.80; Jan ’15 $0.90 lower $516.80; March ’15 $0.90 lower $516.80; May ’15 $0.90 lower $516.80. Barley (Western): May ’13 unchanged $243.50; July ’13 unchanged $244.00; Oct. ’13 unchanged $194.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $199.00; March ’14 unchanged $199.00; May ’14 unchanged $199.00; July ’14 unchanged $199.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $199.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $199.00; March ’15 unchanged $199.00; May ’15 unchanged $199.00. Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 426,880 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 426,880.
TRANSCANADA: Reported earnings Earlier this week the Environmental Protection Agency denounced the State Department’s positive draft review, urging it to rethink its finding that Keystone XL would not lead to higher output from Alberta’s carbon-intensive oilsands or boost greenhouse gas emissions. Also Friday, TransCanada reported it earned $446 million, or 63 cents per share, in its first quarter, up from 50 cents per share or $352 million in the first quarter of 2012. Comparable earnings for the quarter, which exclude unrealized gains and losses from derivatives, were $370 million or 52 cents per share, up slightly from $363 million or 52 cents per share a year ago. Revenue was $2.25 billion, up from $1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2012. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were on average expecting earnings per share of 53 cents and revenues of $2.1 billion. Meanwhile, the company has been looking to ship crude to Eastern Canadian refineries by converting part of its underused natural gas mainline to oil service. New pipe would need to built between Quebec and Saint John, N.B., which is home to the huge Irving Oil refinery. Saint John is also home to a big deepwater port, from which crude can be exported via tanker. Though TransCanada’s oil projects have been grabbing the most headlines lately, its core business involves shipping natural gas through its vast continental network. It also has several power generation assets.
ELECTRIC: Self-serve “There’s lots in that area of town they can walk to while they’re charging up,” he said of how users can spend their time while waiting. The self-serve chargers are expected to be available for use 24/7, he added. Peavey Industries and Sun Country Highway will showcase the Red Deer Peavey Mart charging station on June 7, with a Tesla sports car and several other electric cars — and perhaps even an electric truck — expected to be on site. Sidloski D said a number of dealI ers have been invited to L participate, so it should B be a good opportunity E to learn about electric R vehicles. T “We’re hoping to have a lot of people turn out to that.” The demonstration is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and should continue for several hours. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
Meanwhile, only 11 of the 38 duplex villas also being developed by Medican nearby remain unsold. Sixteen are already occupied, and Cooper expects the last villas to be completed and landscaped by August. Both developments are restricted to buyers 40 and older. The Sierra Michener Hill project stalled in May 2010, after Medicine Hat-based Medican was placed under court protection pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. A plan of arrangement with creditors was ultimately approved, and ownership of the company reverted to a group of Medican employees. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
WIRELESS: Wind Mobile up for sale Mobilicity, which began operation in May 2010, offers no-contract cellphone service in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Meanwhile, Dutch owner VimpelCom has put Wind Mobile up for sale, opening up the possibility that a bigger company could swoop in and pick it up. And it has been reported that Public Mobile has hired an investment banker to find a buyer. “It just doesn’t look, to me, as though these three small companies are going to be able to survive,” O’Brien said. Wind Mobile may have an “outside shot” of staying in business if founder Anthony Lacavera can raise the money to buy it back, he added. Mobilicity’s debtholders will be asked to approve both a plan to sell the company and a recapitalization plan at a meeting on May 21. Proceeds from a sale will be used to repay its debt. “The purchase price received would be applied to repay all of the outstanding first- and second-lien debt of Mobilicity, with the remainder being used to repay outstanding unsecured debt securities issued by Mobilicity,” the company said in a statement. If a buyer cannot be found, Mobilicity said it will go ahead with the recapitalization plan. Under the recapitalization plan, the share capital of Data & Audio-Visual Enterprise Holdings Inc. — Mobilicity’s legal name — would be reorganized, certain debt would be repaid and Mobilicity would get funds to continue operating.
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Make the great outdoors even greater Photos by BRANDON BARRE
Left: With careful planning, it’s actually relatively easy to transform your lacklustre patio into a brightly manicured, exciting haven. Bottom left: A few carefully selected cushions will add ‘pop’ to the plainest furniture, while decorative outdoors crockery will awaken even the most boring table. Below: Before so much as thinking of furniture and accessories, ensure space is well maintained. Use a power washer to remove grit and grime.
Today, courtesy of unstinting optimism, we’re turning our attentions to the great outdoors. And yes, you read that correctly — the great outdoors. Even though many parts of Canada witnessed freezing rain and snow as recently as last week, we remain utterly unfazed by the meteorological drama. As you batten down the hatches, find solace in the fact it’s similarly dreich in Glasgow; home for COLIN & three weeks — for a spot of JUSTIN telly and to service private clients — it’s chucking down like there’s no tomorrow. So what, precisely, switched our focus from indoors to out? You may remember that, last Saturday, we reported from Tartan Week in New York. Immediately thereafter, we dashed to L.A. for meetings and to oversee a project for clients who’re selling their Beverly Hills villa and downsizing to a waterside penthouse. He a lawyer, she’s a script writer, and their shared affection for boating makes Marina Del Rey an obvious choice. Reminiscing about the Californian trip reminded us of what we miss most — in climatic terms — as we settle back into Scotland. Over here, you see, the weather can typically be described as ‘ish.’ Never Baltic, never Saharan, never really, well, anything. Our ‘ambivalent’ climate is one of the reasons we’ve grown to love North America. OK, so Canuck mercury isn’t (currently) playing ball, but at least there are prospects. We enjoy this pronounced seasonal demarcation, a thermostatic pattern which tells us what to expect. Crisp falls, for example, which tend to deliver bitingly cold winters. And temperate springs which yield, in turn, to gorgeous summers. You get the gist. So anyway, prepare for an outpouring of patio pointers and terrace tips, composed to help you plan relaxing afternoons and casual evenings in temperate bliss. It’s amazing what you can do — with just a little expense — to make the great outdoors even greater. Here’s our 12-point guide. Scan your neighbourhood for inspiration and take photos of things you like; look upon this as ‘external mood boarding.’ Consider all your options and, if necessary, make a 3D model or plot everything out on graph paper. Before so much as thinking of furniture and accessories, ensure space is well maintained. Use a power washer to remove grit and grime. Doing this won’t simply clean, it’ll reveal the original tones and patina of your decking. Treat your timbers. Apply wood preservative to inhibit moisture ingress and sun damage. The team at your local Home Hardware will help you choose the best products. If you have any slabbed areas, clean between each tile (the manicure comes later) and apply weed killer to inhibit further problems.
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It’s best to avoid glossy surfaces in outdoor areas. We sometimes add sand to exterior floor paint to provide extra grip. Around a cup of medium gauge per gallon should suffice. Choose lighter colours to help reflect heat so your terrace stays cool.
If you have grass, think Wimbledon Invest in a mower and start striping your verdant patch. A clipped lawn suggests overall garden care. To avoid your porch becoming a messy stop-off point for kitchen garbage, buy colour-coded crates,
Flooring OK, so we’ve squawked this a million times but, as always, preparation is key. Slap on the paint (especially in outside application) and it’ll flake off quickly. Sand everything carefully, however, and lovingly apply finish layer by layer, and the fruits of your decorative labours will endure for much longer.
Decorative railings C&J watchwords: safety and glamour. Working to a strict design, our builders removed the old railings, installed a secure top rail and side supports and in-filled the main area with decorative X-frame motifs. To act as a wind shield on breezier days, we applied timber sections at the rear and painted these black to help them ‘disappear.’ The X detail, painted white, really pops and, in doing so, brings the overall vision to life.
Seating As previously discussed, we’re hoping for a warm summer. That said, however, with every hot day comes the prospect of unexpected downpours that can potentially damage less than weatherproof furniture. We love genuine wicker, but the thought of our clients heaving everything in and out between showers
made us feel sufficiently guilty that we employed wicker look-alike plastic to better cope should storm clouds loom. Try andrewricharddesigns.com for a cool range of options.
Outdoor rug Even with the most potent precipitation, this rug will remain comfy underfoot and impervious to mould and fibre ‘collapse.’ Most outdoor rugs tend to be one colour, but this one has a big traditional damask print that adds a wonderful layer of visual interest. Check out korhani.com and prepare to be floored with rug-tastic inspiration starting at just $9.
Acrylic mirrored section Treated to the same colour scheme as the rest of the deck, and with acrylic mirror sections installed to bounce light and conceal dated louvre doors, the rear elevation (it’s actually a tool shed) suddenly takes on the look of a cute wee coach house. Remember to place mirrors thoughtfully; birds often find them invisible and fly into them so use them in strict moderation at low level. Lamps, flanking the doors, complete our transformative vision. Try the ‘Fabback’ acrylic mirror from Home Depot (homedepot. ca). Available in 48-by-24-inch sheets, it costs approximately $62 per section.
Planting With a stunning natural forest already providing a rich, verdant backdrop, all that remained to be done was add faux box-ball topiaries from Canadian Tire (canadiantire.ca). Simple, cost-effective and, with no trimming required, no overgrown or shapeless forms to contend with further down the line. In essence, with careful planning, it’s actually relatively easy to transform your lacklustre patio into a brightly manicured, exciting haven. We suppose we’re all familiar with the maxim ‘bring the outdoors in,’ but — should the mercury fail to accelerate during 2013 — perhaps it’ll finally be time to ‘take your indoor sunshine out.’ Jaunty tablecloths at the ready? We’ll see you next week. Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan are the hosts of HGTV’s Colin & Justin’s Home Heist and the authors of Colin & Justin’s Home Heist Style Guide, published by Penguin Group (Canada). Catch them every Monday on Cityline (9 a.m. on City). Follow them on Twitter @colinjustin or on Facebook (ColinandJustin). Check out their new product ranges at candjhome.co.uk. Contact them through their website colinandjustin.tv.
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arrange neatly and ensure they don’t overflow. If space is tight, sort refuse into bags and head for your nearest recycling centre. You know it makes sense. Consider the way your furniture relates to the rest of the exterior. Plunder detail from your home’s architectural period — rooflines, eaves, etc. — and mirror these esthetics via outdoors propping. Mixing and matching is fun, but respecting your home’s architectural ‘vernacular’ will pay dividends. Bright potted flowers will add drama; nowadays you needn’t be an expert to achieve great results — even big box stores have horticulture that’s bred to challenge the most abject conditions. Hanging baskets, too, are a great way to add pop, although remember that, on hot days, they can dry out in less than an hour. A few carefully selected cushions will add ‘pop’ to the plainest furniture, while decorative outdoors crockery will awaken even the most boring table. Tuck wee tea lights into storm jars and light citronella candles to keep bugs at bay. It’d be hellish to find a plague of yellow jackets sucking the life out of your balsamic dressing as you serve up that achingly cool walnut and arugula salad. Stung tongue, anybody? Thought not.
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Perhaps to alleviate the dreariness of long northern winters, Scandinavian style tends toward folk-art florals, crisp checks, plaids and stripes, and wood furniture left natural or painted in colours that evoke the region’s natural beauty. The look is casual and easy, with playful touches and a simple yet refined vibe. If all that sounds appealing as you shake off winter’s gloom, you’ll find many pretty, Scandinavianinspired decor options for spring. Scandinavian style is typically anchored by whites and creams, which provide a light-filled canvas on which berry red, sky blue, forest green and ochre offer pops of cheerful colour. Black sometimes provides a dramatic canvas, especially on a rug. But there are also soothing faded pinks, soft stone greys and dusky purples in the palette. This spring, Ikea honours its Scandinavian roots with an extensive collection including designer Eva Lundgreen’s Akerkulla floral motif curtains and rug. The Hemnes furniture collection really nails the Swedish look with a linen cabinet in a deep red, a bed frame in grey and a shelving unit in blue. An airy, pared-down version of neoclassical design was the hallmark of 18th century Gustavian design, which has become popular outside of Sweden in the last 20 years. Ikea’s Isala side table is a great example, in clean white or forget-me-not blue. In textiles, you’ll find a kicky pink gingham check in the Emmie Ruta duvet cover, and a country floral in the Eivor Leva duvet cover. (www.ikea.com )
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The reality of today’s low-flow toilets Question: Are low-flow toilets really any good? I have two old toilets I’d like to replace, but I want to be sure the new ones work. A n s w e r : About 10 years ago I replaced the conventional toilets in my house with lowflow units made by TOTO, and they’ve worked perfectly ever since. There are seven people in the house, so I can recommend TOTO for anySTEVE one. MAXWELL I’d never heard of this Japanese company until I began researching toilets in the early 1990s, but TOTO happens to be the largest manufacturer of toilets in the world. Toilet performance testing done by a Canadian firm called Veritec has revolutionized toilet design world wide by exposing poor performing models and alerting people to top performers. Low-flow toilets work much better to-
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Ice dam roof leak hazard Question: Should I be concerned about water dripping from the inside the eaves of my house? It’s leaking from the ventilation holes in the aluminum underneath the overhang of my roof. Answer: Yes, you should be concerned because you’re in danger of having water leak through your ceiling. The usual cause of this trouble is a build-up of ice along the bottom edge of a roof. This is called an ice dam and it poses a roof leak hazard. Ice dams trap water that pools behind the ice, allowing it to leak between shingles. So far the problem exists close enough to the edge of your roof that the leaking remains away from your ceiling, but you still need to do something about it. Start by having enough of the ice dam removed to allow water drainage. That’s the short term fix. Preventing the problem will take more work. The root of the issue is too much heat escaping from the roof of your house and melting rooftop snow when ambient temperatures are below
freezing. This temperature difference causes freezing to occur and a berm of ice all around the edge of the roof. When temperatures finally warm above freezing, large enough amounts of rain and melt water will be stopped by the ice dam, forming standing pools and leakage further up your roof. The long-term solution is to increase attic insulation levels while also boosting attic ventilation. Both these changes serve to lower the temperature of the outer roof surface, reducing or eliminating the formation of the ice dam. If it isn’t possible to make these changes, then permanently mounted rooftop heating cables are your only option. Turn them on when ice needs to be melted, then switch them off to save energy.
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DECOR: Cottage charm of the Carrie comforter At The Company Store, there’s the cottage charm of the Carrie comforter cover in an orange crewelwork floral motif on earthy chambray cotton. The tailored yet elegant Hampton table comes in gentle shades of tarragon, ash and tan. (www.thecompanystore.com ) Anthropologie’s got the Amora bedding set with a colorful graphic on snowy white. While South American in origin, the folk pattern is similar enough to those of northern design that it reads Scandinavian. The same is true of the retailer’s Fesi throw pillow from the Philadelphiabased design house Mushmina. It’s a Moroccan-embroidered pattern, yet looks like a snowflake or ski haus motif. The light and airy Speckled Blooms cotton curtain features a hyacinth repeat in rosy pink and green on white. Pair it with a few painted furniture pieces and a striped rag rug in similar
hues, and you’re off to a great Scandistyle start. (www.anthropologie.com ) Burke Decor has a charming teapot sprinkled with playful tulips and blossoms, designed by Swedish ceramicist Camilla Engdahl. (www.burkedecor. com ) And at www.finnstyle.com, find Oiva Toikka’s plump little glass birds, made by the Finnish glass house Iitala. Erja Hirvi’s Keisarinna fabric for Marimekko, with white magnolia blossoms and branches scattered on dove grey, is also available here. The Dala horse has long been a symbol of Swedish culture. Originating in the country’s furniture- and clock-making towns, toy horses were made from scraps of leftover wood, and the icon often appears on decorative items. Annika Schmidt, an artist in Portland, Maine, creates pillow covers and ceramic tiles printed with her own version of the horse entwined in flowers, rendered in berry reds or turquoise. “I spent idyllic and carefree summers at my grandmother’s house in Sweden. “I’d spend hours playing in her small orchard, surrounded by roses,” Schmidt says. (www.etsy.com/shop/ LilleputtStudio )
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SUN SIGNS fearful of your living place. You may not feel safe where you are currently residing or you may worry about the security of your domestic environment. Parents might seem a bit demanding. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Beware of dark neighbourhoods. Avoid unknown territory and limit your errands for today. Financially, your revenue seems to inflate a good dose of optimism along with some great rewarding gifts for all your recent work. It’s time to celebrate. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Practice some discipline when you do your shopping today. Temptation may distract you from buying what you truly need versus what you believe you might need. Evaluate your necessities prior to your visits in the store. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are concerned entirely about the welfare of your family and home life. You are wondering whether you are capable to meet all the life’s requirements in order to carry on and move forward. Avoid lending money to others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ensure to keep your house and your living
Sunday, April 28 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Jessica Alba, 32; Penelope Cruz, 39; Jay Leno, 63 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Sun which is representing our core-self, our ego and our identity, opposes the taskmaster Saturn today. This may signal a lower vitality than usual which may make us question about our self-esteem. This represents a test of our willpower and determination. Demands may be higher in volume and re-
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was an alcoholic and also blamed my father for her sad life. He finally left, and we kids took the brunt of her sorry existence. Finally, as an adult, I gently cut ties with her. When she developed dementia (partially due to her alcoholism), she ended up in a care facility. My brother and I shared the job of handling her affairs. So many times, people said, “But she’s your mother,” as if I had to love her because we were related. We are not forced to love an abuser, no matter who they are. “Tired Daughter” should get on with her life and her family and lose the guilt, with the help of a professional if needed. — Been There in Montreal Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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Saturday, April 27 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Jenna-Louise Colemann, 27; William Moseley, 26; Sally Hawkins, 37 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: A lighter mood sets in as the Moon leaves behind Scorpio and enters jovial Sagittarius. A light-hearted atmosphere prevails and we seek exploration and broadening our knowledge through diverse cultures and backgrounds. We are hungry for widening our personal horizons and our consciousness. New experiences and adventures appeal to our desires. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, your personal associations will likely take on an all or nothing kind of attitude. You seek intensity and heartfelt experiences with a special someone. This coming year you will need to make the distinction between real and superficial individuals. You need to know how to protect your needs and yourself from deceitful friends or associations. Donít become suspicious of everyone you meet in the following months, but it won’t hurt keeping your eyes open. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be wary of any dealings right now. Postpone important contract signing until later. You are more likely to omit the fine print of any written agreement or lack the necessary details to finalize the deal. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotional co-dependency can make you tad clingy over others. You, on your part, you believe that others lack in sensitivity and are not too understanding of your needs. Become more selfreliant and avoid self-pity. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t be surprised if one of your colleagues might take credit for the work which you have done. Watch out for deceitful action or gossip behind your back as well. In other words, keep your eyes wide open in your work environment. Clarify your work responsibilities. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s nice to feel wooed by your lover. You may be so smitten by their lyrical and poetic words that you may overlook what’s lying behind their intentions. Ensure that you both share similar goals and interests in order to avoid false expectations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A circumstance may make you
environment clean and tidy. You are prone to be more than usually sensitive or have an unusual reaction to your immediate surrounding’s state. Your relationship with your parents may need some clarification. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Keep your mood swings under control and don’t let anyone affect your predisposition. Isolate yourself in a tranquil corner and do something soothing for your body and soul. You need a total cleansing of your emotional state. Mediate or practice yoga. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Show your humanitarian side by engaging into some charitable work or activities. Volunteer to take care of sick children or the elderly. You could also collect various items that could be of use by the less fortunate. Any type of help will be tremendously appreciated. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your best foot forward as others are taking notice of your actions. Any wrongdoing will likely catch up to you and affect your reputation. Stay away from gossip in order to regain your integrity in society.
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John Wayne Lovie, Sr. RCMP Ret. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of John (Wayne) on April 24, 2013 at the age of 68. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Janice (nee Mahoney), of 45 years; his children: John Jr., Cindy, Alison and Vinod, and Lesley and Menzies; adoring Papa to his nine grandchildren: Jared, Josh, Hannah, Nolan, Erin, Dhalin, Tahj, Madilyn, and Karsyn. John is survived by his sisters, Nancy (Bruce) and Suzanne (Drew), his Aunt Marion, and extended family throughout Canada and the United States. He was predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Doris. Special thanks to Dr. Chris Venner and Dr. David Candler, and the wonderful staff on Units 30 & 31 at the Cross Cancer Institute. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Glenwood Funeral Home, South of Wye Road on Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Cross Cancer Institute, c/o Amyloidosis Research, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5G 6Z2. And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years. To send condolences or to share a memory, tribute or photo, please visit www.glenwoodmemorial.com GLENWOOD FUNERAL HOME, CEMETERY, AND RECEPTION CENTRE Sherwood Park, Alberta (780) 467-3337
JOSEPHISON Wally Josephison of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the age of 72 years, after living with cancer for the past five years. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 51 years, MaryAnn; his children, Kelly (Colette) Josephison of Rocky Mountain House; and Tracy (Wes) Gyori of Lacombe; as well as his cherished grandchildren: Connor, Cole, Spencer, Kalcy and Briar. Throughout his life, Wally was dedicated to his family, his friends, and hockey. He is also survived by his many relatives and loyal friends. A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Wally’s Life will be held at the Rimbey Community Centre, Rimbey on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Deborah Laing officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in the Wetaskiwin Cemetery, Wetaskiwin. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Wa l l y ’ s M e m o r y m a y b e made directly to Rimbey Homecare, Box 464, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre (Red Deer), c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 710, 10123 - 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1. Condolences to the family may also be expressed by email to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Wally Josephison entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD. Rimbey, AB. 403-843-4445
LACEY Wilma On April 7, 2013, Wilma Farringdon, wife of the late Edgar Lacey, passed away in England at the age of 90. Edgar Lacey was a pastor in Lousana and Delburne for many years before he and Wilma settled in Red Deer. Wilma spent much of her life as a missionary in Southern India until she met and married Edgar and moved to Canada. She is survived by her adopted daughter in India, her sister in England and nieces and nephews. She was able to spend the last number of years at Bethany Care Home, Pamber Heath Road Tadley Basingstoke Hampshire, England RG26 3TH. Interment and funeral service will be on Monday, April 29th, 2 0 1 3 a t 2 p m a t Ta d l e y, Basingstoke Hampshire, England.
STAYKO Steve Jack Stayko passed away peacefully in Pentiction, B.C. April 24, 2013. A memorial will be held at a later date in Red Deer, AB.
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ZELT Alma Salome 1913 - 2013 With a peaceful passing, Alma Zelt went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer at the age of 100 years, which was celebrated on January 7, 2013. She was born in Edmonton and grew up on the family farm in the Nisku area. In 1934 she married Gustav (Gus) Zelt and they moved to the Craig District where they farmed until 1958. Gus and Alma then relocated to Red Deer where they established, owned and operated the Blue Pine Motel. After selling the motel in 1969, they retired in the Mountview area of Red Deer. In 1984, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. After Gus’ passing in 1985, Alma remained in her home and continued to enjoy gardening, baking, crocheting and visiting with family and friends. In 1998, Alma moved into Victoria Park Senior Retirement Home. With failing health, she moved to the Red Deer Nursing Home in 2008 and subsequently to the Extendicare Michener Hill in 2010. She is survived by her sons Gordon (Frieda) Zelt of Red Deer and Ken (Wendy) Zelt of Sherwood Park, and daughter Doreen (Erdmann) Mundt of Los Angeles. Also left to mourn Alma’s loss are 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, numerous relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband (Gustav), her parents Gerhart and Emilie (Lechelt) Dreger, infant twin daughters, her sister Ruth Winkleman and brother Edward Dreger. Very special thanks to Dr. A. Phillpott and to the caring staff in Unit 2200 at Extendicare Michener Hill. Relatives and friends wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Alma Zelt are invited to a time of visitation at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Sunday, April 28, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. A funeral service for the late Alma Zelt will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd., Red Deer on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation taking place one hour prior to Alma’s funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Alma’s honour may be made to the Lutheran Hour Ministries in care of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church or to 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
CORDON Hazel Hazel Cordon of Eckville passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on April 9, 2013 at the age of 87, after a brief battle with cancer. Hazel was born in Wetaskiwin in 1926, the first of five children born to Anton and Ethel Anderson. In 1944 Hazel joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) and trained as a truck driver. After the Second World War ended, Hazel moved to Edmonton and completed book-keeping and secretarial course. This book-keeping training, coupled with her driving experience, proved very valuable in the business she later ran with her husband. Hazel married William (Bill) Cordon in 1947 and the young couple lived for a time near his parents on the Cordon family farm in the Hespero District west of Eckville. During this time, Bill started his own trucking business Cordon Sand and Gravel ably assisted by Hazel. As well as being a mother of five children Hazel continued to be active in her community which included serving as a founding member of the Catholic Women’s League in Eckville and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion. Hazel loved the outdoors especially camping and fishing in the west country. Hazel had a knack for crafts of every type from painting to knitting and was also a talented seamstress, sewing costumes for figure skating as well as complicated tailored suits. In her later years she loved to travel, taking bus trips with Bill and visiting Europe with her family. Hazel found a new home and a second family in the Eckville Manor where she resided for many years. Hazel will lovingly be remembered by her children Nora (Florian) Hiebert of Red Deer, Robert Cordon of Eckville, Sandra Cordon of Rome, Italy and son Kelly of Sylvan Lake; grandson Laverne Hiebert of Calgary; granddaughter Shannon Hiebert of Langley, BC; sisters Edith Thomas of Eckville, Jean McCrady of Red Deer; sister-in-law Violet Safron of Eckville and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Bill; son Noel Cordon. Family members and friends are welcome to the Prayer Vigil at Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Church, Sylvan Lake, AB on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass for Hazel will be held at the Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Church, Sylvan Lake, AB on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made in Hazels name to the Canadian Cancer Society #101 6751-52 Ave Red Deer, Alberta or to the Red Deer Hospice Society 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer, AB. Condolence may be forwarded though www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
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It is with great sorrow and I thought of you yesterday, sadness that we announce today and will tomorrow too. t h e p a s s i n g o f o u r S o n , For what it meant to lose you Brother, Uncle, and Friend. only those that loved you know. T h o s e w h o k n e w C o r n e l Remembering you is easy, know all the remarkable feats we do it every day, he accomplished in his life. You left us precious memories Physically, his wheelchair that will never go away. limited him for 32 years, but ~Forever in our hearts he took advantage of that Shirley and Families beautiful mind that he had and strived to learn all he could. In his early years, Cornel’s first love was motocross and all sports. After his accident, he became Card Of Thanks a computer genius and a rolling encyclopedia! Cornel LUTZ is survived by mother, Joyce The Lutz family would like Smela of Red Deer; father, to thank everyone for the Raymond (Lorraine) Ball of condolences for the loss of P e n t i c t o n ; s i s t e r, Tw y l a Dan, and all the flowers, (John) Galisky of Red Deer; cards and donations made to brothers, Barry (Tracy) Ball the Red Deer Firefighters of Red Deer and Dwain (Lee) Children Charity. Thank you Ball of Blackfalds; as well to the Ladies Legion Auxiliary as numerous nieces and for the wonderful lunch. ~Marion and family nephews. Cornel faced a lifetime of various illnesses and struggles and now has had his last wish granted. ~Free At Last~ Free to walk, Free to Run, and Free to Ride into the Sunset. We miss you and we love you. A celebration of Cornel’s Life will be held on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Cornel’s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Paraplegic Association, Suite 305, 11010 - 101 Street, Edmonton, AB T5H 4B9 (780-424-6312). Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.
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WILKEN - WOOD Gerald & Sabine White of Red Deer are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Rachelle Wilken, to Jonathon Wood, son of Lori Church and David O’Brien of Calgary, and son of Roger Wood of Olds. The engagement took place on March 31 in Paris, France. Wedding date to be announced.
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FOLKINS Leonard Pearson It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard Pearson Folkins, 88, announce his passing, at the Mel Miller Hospital in Edmonton, on April 23, 2013. He was born in Springfield, New Brunswick to Marshall and Elizabeth (Haslam) Folkins. Len served overseas during WW ll, then returned to New Brunswick and continued his education, earning a Master of Science degree. He worked with Agriculture Canada in Ottawa, and Lacombe for most of his career. He is survived by his son John, his daughters Elizabeth (Ken) Fraser, and Karen Ferguson, four grandchildren, Kris (Kim) Fraser, Michael (Kirsten) Fraser, Jessica Ferguson, Rebecca Ferguson, and five great-grandchildren. Also sisters Lois Ravn, Helen (Malcolm) Brooks and brother George as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Sara; his son Stephen and his daughter Deborah, as well as his sister Doris O’Neill. A family graveside service will be held in Lacombe following cremation. Memorial donations in Leonard’s names may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Red Deer Unit, #101, 6751 - 52 Avenue, Red Deer, AB. T4N 4K8, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Family”
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Card Of Thanks MARSHALL (Fischer) The families of Lucille Marshall (Fischer) wish to express their gratitude for the condolences, cards and flowers received at the time of her passing, as well as the charitable donations placed in her memory. Special thanks to Reverend Ross Smillie for the thoughtful service, Alvin Oberhammer for his meaningful tribute to Mom. A huge thanks also to Kim Fox for the work she did in preparing the amazing story display, to Stephanie at Stems for the beautiful flower arrangements and to the United Church Women Unit 2 for lunch after the service. We would also like to thank the staff of Unit 33, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, for their wonderful care during mom’s hospital stay. Finally, the Marshall, Fischer and Glover families wish to express their gratitude for the professional and compassionate care received from Laverne and Michelle of Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd. of Rimbey.
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LOST CAT Mattie is missing in Highland Green, in the Huget Cres. area. Missing since Friday April 19. She is a female tabby with grey head, black markings, body mainly dark colored, chest and stomach are tan. She is declawed and is not wearing a collar. She is an indoor cat and is most likely frightened and hungry. If you see Mattie or if you h a v e h e r, p l e a s e c a l l 403-304-2548 LOST set of car keys w/rem o t e d o o r o p e n e r, ( 3 keys) April 17, by downtown Kaylor Bldg. area of 47 Ave. call 403-346-7237 MISSING since March 25, 2013 from Ogdon Ave. Aprox. 1 year old Rottweiler with black fir, and light tan on chest & paws. Last wearing a pink collar. If you have my dog or any information about the wear abouts of my dog, please contact 403-307-4137 as she is missed very very much.
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F/T LIVE-IN caregiver req’d to look after elderly man in Rimbey AB. $1927.64 minus $386.96 room & board. Email resume to debbie@ denalioilfield.com LOOKING for a Live-In Caregiver to look after 9 yr. old boy.$10.11/hr. 44 hrs./wk. Less room & board $336. Email joeyjose_diaz@yahoo.com
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AURORA DENTAL GROUP / Sylvan Lake Looking for F/T Denturist Monday to Friday Please email resume to: sylvanlake@adental.ca or fax to: 403-887-3224 F/T RDA II Required to start ASAP in a busy and expanding dental office Mon. - Fri. Interested individuals please fax resume ATTN: Petrina to 43-347-2133 or email: pfry@live.ca
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RATTRAY Reclamation Ltd is seeking a versatile individual with a background in farming duties. The position will involve minimal disturbance lease construction and reclamation in the central Alberta area. Duties will include operating tractors and various attachments, fencing and other manual labour, Competitive wages and benefits are available, current oilfield safety tickets are an asset. Please email resume to drattray@rattrayrec.com or fax to (403)-934-5235
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MECHANICAL Design Engineer Nexus Engineering requires a full time permanent MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER. This position will involve the design and product development of Coil Tubing Pressure Control Equipment. Duties will include: * Design of equipment using 3D CAD * Shop Testing of Prototypes * Support to manufacturing for existing products Job qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering * Eligibility for registration with APEGA * Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working with equipment * Solidworks experience an asset * Creativity and attention to detail required. * 3 - 5 yrs. exp. preferred.
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITY Working out of the Senior’s Centre, 4 days per week under the Direction and Supervision of the Board of Directors. The Program Coordinator will search, plan, deliver and evaluate programs for the Association and complete other tasks as assigned.
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The ideal candidate will possess the following: Excellent communication skills (vocal & written). Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with members, the Board, community professionals and the general public. Good computer skills (MS Word, Publisher, Excel, etc.). An understanding of general office administration. An understanding or desire to learn the issues facing seniors and their families. Required Qualifications: Preferred combination of education and work experience, including but not limited to: Recreation, social work, and/or program planning. Current 1st Aid and CPR. Clear Criminal Record check. Possession of Class 5 driver’s license. Occasional Saturday & evening work will be required.
Please submit your resume & cover letter to: THE SYLVAN LAKE SENIORS ASSOCIATION 4908 - 50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1C9 Attention - Don MacKenzie, slsenior@shaw.ca Competition closes Monday May 6, 2013 @ 4PM
Paid technical and leadership training Career advancement opportunities RRSP Matching Program
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION
We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.
requires
Construction Laborers
Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca
How to apply:
ZEN MASSAGE CLINIC 297800D28
email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca
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Restaurant/ Hotel
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Opening soon. Looking for registered massage therapists. 403-348-5650
Restaurant/ Hotel
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DAD’S PIZZA
PART/FULL TIME COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave.
F/T & P/T KITCHEN HELPERS Wages $12./hr. Apply in Person w/resume to: BLACKJACK LOUNGE #1, 6350 - 67 St. Phone/Fax: 403-347-2118
JUGO JUICE - F/T Juicer/Mixer. $10/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Email: janegosselin@telus.net SUNSHINE Family Restaurant - F/T Server. $9.75/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Email: janegosselin@telus.net
LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS NEEDED. Must be willing to work varying shifts. Exc. wages and benefits. Must have reliable transportation. Apply in person to Sandy at Glenn’s Restaurant on Gasoline Alley or phone for an app’t. 403-346-5448.
LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced P/T Servers. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please
THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T DISHWASHER Must have experience! Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.
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1693338 Alberta LTD o/a Xtreme Pinook Hiring Sales Supervisor-retail at Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Experience - min 2 years, Good English. Supervise and co-ordinate sales staff F/Time, Perm, Shifts, Weekends Salary - $19.00 hourly E-mail: Reachiesales@gmail.com
Opportunity Knocks
Three contract positions:
Interested in joining a Friendly and Fast growing Real Estate Team? We offer weekly training classes along with a excellent experience support staff. Management appreciates and recognizes sales members accomplishments. You must carry a valid Real Estate License. For a more in-depth information, please call Carol Clark 403-350-4919. Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty.
Competition # 13-050 is 40 hours per week. Competition # 13-051 is 16 hours per week. Competition # 13-088 is 20 hours per week.
Teachers/ Tutors
Join us in leading the way and making a difference in the lives of youth in care. As a Child and Youth Care Worker you will be responsible for a variety of duties including: evaluating the needs of clients, facilitating family contact and home visits, and maintaining medical records and appointments. Your ability to think creatively will drive you to develop household recreation and community access programs for children and youth. Building meaningful relationships with clients and members of the community make you an effective member of a team dedicated to client care.
WOLF CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS invites applications for the following position:
Professionals
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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER Competition # 13-050 Competition # 13-051 Competition # 13-088
École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School For further specifics on the above position, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
You have a Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth Care or equivalent, and experience working with children and youth is preferred. A vehicle and valid Operator’s Licence is required for this rewarding position.
Trades
Location: Red Deer
Police Information Check, Intervention Record Check and/or summary of driving record are conditions of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate.
BWS FABRICATION INC.
Please send resume, quoting appropriate competition number before May 1, 2013 to:
Is looking to fill the position of
B Pressure Welder
Catholic Charities Human Resources Office 4811- 49 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca
Restaurant/ Hotel
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Binder Construction Ltd. requires: Apprentices, Carpenters and Skilled Labourers for work in Innisfail, AB. Contact Dale at 780-278-1310.
We offer flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961
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TEACHER
Your dedication and professionalism combined with enthusiasm for the field of child and youth care will assist you in supporting our clients in gaining life skills and encouraging growth. You are an effective role model with strong written and verbal communication skills. Your attention to detail and organization skills allow you to write comprehensive reports in an effective and timely manner. You are both willing and able to perform personal care, light household chores and be available to work varied shifts including, evenings and weekends.
vessel experience an asset
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The successful candidate shall possess the following skills and abilities: • Experience in the Oilfield and related equipment • Works well with others • Must be dependable, reliable, and loyal • Exercise good organizational skills on the shop floor Those individuals with the appropriate qualifications may respond in strictest confidence to careers@bwsfabrication.com or Fax 403-343-6006
Now Hiring
Company paid benefit plan and RRSP. Please send resumes to: resume@ nexusengineering.ca
for Regina-based employment. Must have experience and a Class 1 License. If interested, please contact: Jonathan Sweet at 866-462-1333 (ex. 3243) or email: jonathan.sweet@randstad.ca
Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f Willing to work flexible hours f Safety—focused
Restaurant/ Hotel
CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS
must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary Your application will be and benefits package kept strictly confidential along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or IS looking to fill the followMail to: Suite 5309, ing position in our 333-96 Ave. NE Hinton location Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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Production Testing Personnel: Day & Night Supervisors & Field Operators
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H2S Alive, Standard First Aid and in-house Drug and Alcohol test are required.
SHIFT WILL BE FROM 4:00 P.M. - 12:30 A.M. Location: Lacombe Schools Benefits: Our full-time cleaning staff will receive a comprehensive benefit package which includes three weeks of paid vacation annually. Hourly salary range: $15.95 - $19.07/hr. based on experience with opportunities for annual wage advancement. Qualifications: • Willingness to perform tasks and to remain flexible in the performance of duties • Previous history of excellent work habits and attendance record • Previous experience with all aspects of cleaning and maintaining a school would be a definite asset, “on the job” training will be provided as well • The ability to cooperate with staff and students • Physically fit so as to perform all required duties • Ability to understand and follow instructions Deadline for Applications: Monday, May 6, 2013 with possible start date of May 13 Interested candidates are invited to submit applications to: Mr. Mel Henderson Custodian/Grounds Foreman, Wolf Creek Public Schools 6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P6 Phone: 403-785-0728 Fax: 403-783-3155 Email: mhenderson@wolfcreek.ab.ca
Join Our Fast Growing Team and Secure Your Future with our Optimum Benefit Package & RRSP’s!!
Oilfield
Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Must be able to Medical Please submit resume to organize crews and get hr@alstaroilfield.com or things done in a timely Fax to 7808655829 matter. The right candidate OPHTHALMIC PLEASE QUOTE JOB will start out at TECHNICIAN/ # 71514 ON RESUME $100,000.00+/year, with ADMINISTRATIVE company truck, benefits ASSISTANT LOADER OPERATOR and bonuses. Work is in req’d for Ophthalmology with Oilfield Exp. wanted the Edson, Fox Creek, office. No previous for project in N.E. BC. Whitecourt area. Hiring experience req’d. as full Must have valid wheeled immediately. Please job training is provided. loader certification, as well forward resumes for rePlease fax resume to as H2S, first aide, PST. view to hrmng@hotmail.ca 403-342-2024 or drop off Please email resume: in person at #120, 5002-55 info@GTChandler.com Buying or Selling St. Red Deer. Only those or fax: 403-886-2223 your home? considered will be contacted. Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
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COLTER ENERGY SERVICES INC
F/T RDA 2 req’d immed. for busy general dental practice in Red Deer No evenings/weekends. Fax resume with cover letter to: 403-347-1581
JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC
Applications are invited for:
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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST
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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300
MOVING SALE. Variety of items, furniture, piano, gun cabinet, etc. Sat. Apr. 27, 9-2. 17 Malcolm Cres.
Oilfield
Parkland Dental Centre is currently seeking an Exp. Dental Receptionist to join our team. We offer excellent remuneration, benefit package & bonus plan. Please forward your resume in confidence to Bmloney@gmx.com or fax: 403-346-5116
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Caregivers/ Aides
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COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager)
Dental
Carpenters/ Cabinet Makers
F/T P/T Piecework or Hrly on site & in millwork shop. admin@ davcointeriors .com F: 403.887.7589
ALL POSITIONS ALL SHIFTS DAYSHIFT QC Person
GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION
Nexus Engineering is Currently looking for DAYSHIFT QC PERSON •
• Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities With medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks
Apply in person at any location or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820 Oilfield
Must be able to read measuring devices and blueprints for inspection of machined parts.
We offer competitive wages, benefits and a RRSP plan. Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca
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EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call FILLED!
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JOIN THE TEAM WHO WE ARE Enseco Energy Services Corporation is a specialized oil and gas service provider with operations covering western Canada & the US.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Enseco is currently hiring the following Production Testing positions: Experienced Day/Night Supervisors Operator Assistants (Entry Level Position) Applicants must have valid H2S, First Aid AB/BC, Driver’s License and will need to pass Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening. Rotation is 20 on / 10 off with company housing provided. Applicants must be willing to work in both Canadian and US Operating areas.
BENEFITS Our Team members enjoy industry leading compensation packages including competitive wages and a fully comprehensive health bene¿ts plan. Email: ptmanagers@enesco.com Fax: (780) 354-8159
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Canada
“ Devon has an exciting new project
planned for central Alberta. We know there’s lots of great experience in this area and look forward to talking to people about opportunities for a career with us. - Darell Seib, Manager Production
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Advance your career in Canada’s oil and gas industry Devon Canada is hiring at its Ferrier gas processing facility in the Greater Rocky Mountain House area. Several positions are currently available, including: - DCS Operators - Electricians - Field Operators - Heavy Duty Mechanics/ Millwrights - Instrumentation Technicians
- Maintenance Planners/ Schedulers - Pipefitters - Plant Lead Operator - Plant Operators
A career with Devon provides top tier benefits and salary, award winning workplace culture, collaborative teamwork and rewarding projects.
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F/T LICENSED h.d. truck mechanic needed immed. for rapidly growing waste and recycling company. Exp’d in this industry is an asset but not req’d. Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
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GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.
Job Fair
Evraz will be holding a Job Fair at the iHotel on 67th on May 2nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Interviews will be conducted on site as part of an immediate hiring process. Evraz Inc. NA is the largest producer of steel and pipe in Western Canada and a recognized leader in the North American oil and gas industry. We are committed to safe, responsible work practices and strive to recruit individuals who share our dedication to continuous success. We offer employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including significant bonus opportunities. Evraz is expanding maintenance coverage to all shifts as well as adding another premium thread line to our operations in Red Deer. We are in need of the following positions: Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor - Salary This position will be of interest to Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Red Seal Journeyman Millwrights or Machinists or individuals with a combination of experience, education or training. Previous work experience in supervision, coordinating, prioritizing, scheduling, planning and assigning work in an industrial manufacturing setting is preferred, but not required. Journeyman Millwrights and Machinists ($34.54 $49.16/hour) Applicants must possess a valid provincial journeyman certification or Interprovincial Red Seal certification. Previous work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting is preferred, but not required. These are full time shift work positions. Duties include troubleshooting and maintenance of plant equipment. If you are looking for a career with a strong company, you owe it to yourself to attend the Evraz Job Fair. Plan to visit us at the iHotel on 67th on May 2nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm All potential hires will be required to attend and pass a pre-employment medical including drug screening test before being offered employment. For more information on Evraz’s North American operations, visit www. EvrazIncNA.com Evraz..making the world stronger.
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Trades
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!
JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN & LUBE TECHNICIAN
Howell’s Excavating Ltd.
Honda Red Deer is a large volume automotive import dealer in Central Alberta and we are looking for an aggressive
Heavy Equipment Operators
Journeyman Repair Technician
of Innisfail, AB is currently seeking:
* Hydraulic Excavators * Dozers - Must be proficient at finish grade work. - Capable of working with minimum supervision - Have a valid Drivers License Applicants must be self motivated with good work ethics and take pride in their work and equipment. It would be an asset if you have Valid Safety Tickets, but is not a requirement. Resumes can be dropped off at 5608-49 Avenue, Innisfail, or faxed to: 403-227-5515 or emailed to: howelexc@ telusplanet.net INDUSTRIAL painter required for a sandblasting & painting shop. Must pass drug/substance testing. Fax resume to 403-340-3800 NOW Hiring Site Superintendants, Carpenters, Apprentice Carpenters for Full Time Work in the Red Deer area. Fully paid Benefit Package, Pension Plan, Bonuses. Good wages. Experience in the Petroleum industry an asset, Service Stations, Bulk Plants. E-mail Resume to tedc@kellerdenali.com OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT WTIH TJ PAVING. Looking for Exp`d Class 1 Driver to move equipment and haul material. Exp`d Asphalt Roller Operator. Exp`d Skid Steer Operator. Comp. Wages. Great working atmosphere. FAX Resume to 403-346-8404 or email tjpaving@hotmail.com Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
LOOKING FOR 2ND YEAR WELDER OR ABOVE For 6 month project in N.E. BC. No truck or welder necessary. Fly in camp job. Please email resume: info@GTChandler.com or fax: 403-886-2223 LICENSED MECHANIC & AUTO BODY TECH. Reasonable rate. A.J. Auto Repair & Body 11, 7836 49 Ave. Call 403-506-6258
850
PARTS PERSON REQUIRED
For Central Alberta Chevrolet Dealership
• Full time, entry level position. • Will train. • Good benefit package. • Automotive experience preferred.
Apply with resume to
Bernie Parent, Parts Manager bernieparent@telus.net Hwy. 2A, Lacombe www.weidnerchevrolet.ca
and an experienced
Lube Technician.
Join a close-knit team of professionals in our state-of-the-art facility. Candidates need to be very energetic, motivated, highly productive, focused on customer satisfaction and enthusiastic about working as a team. Unlimited earning potential for the right Journeyman willing to work hard (Monday-Friday and rotating Saturdays). Lube Tech hours are Tuesday to Friday 8-5 and Saturday 9-4 with the salary commensurate with work experience. Class 5 driver’s license is required and a health benefits package is also offered. E-mail resumes to pskakun@ hondareddeer.ca. Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
Trades
Phoenix Oilfield Rentals Ltd. is a progressive well funded and growing company with an excellent reputation for reliable equipment as well as safe and professional work standards. Phoenix is currently seeking a field/shop apprentice mechanic for our Red Deer branch. Phoenix also has branches in Grande Prairie and Ft. Nelson serving Alberta and B.C. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required. The ability to multi task in a fast paced environment, proven ability to organize tasks and manage time, willingness to learn and strong interaction skills as well as First Aid and H2S tickets would be an asset. Knowledge of gensets and pumps would be an advantage. This fulltime permanent position would begin immediately, competitive wage depending on experience with benefit package after 3 months. e-mail resumes and copy of tickets to: humanresources@ phoenixrentals.ca or fax to:(780) 986-0763 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
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Misc. Help
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Misc. Help
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PERMOLEX LTD. is a CLASS 1 drivers req’d for unique grain processing flat deck work. Steady year facility that produces flour, round work. Benefits, exc. gluten, fuel grade ethanol wages and safety ADULT & YOUTH Currently seeking and livestock feed from bonuses. Successful CARRIERS Newspaper carrier wheat. We are a growing candidates must be hard NEEDED for morning Company and advance- working, must know your ment is possible for the load securement and love delivery for delivery of right individual. We offer a driving as you will be Flyers friendly, open environment traveling throughout BC, 6 DAYS PER WK. Red Deer Express that respects and supports AB, SK & MB. Please fax ( Monday - Saturday) & Red Deer our employees and we are resumes and drivers abcurrently looking for an stract to 1-855-784-2330 Life Sunday in Ethanol Area Operator. in the town of Olds As a successful applicant Earn $500+ for hour Misc. GRANDVIEW you will have: and a half per day. Help MORRISROE * Ability to learn and operate other areas Must have own MOUNTVIEW within the plant vehicle. WEST PARK * Flexible to work on 18+ Needed ASAP different schedules and to cover holidays. Call Karen ADULT or YOUTH * A strong mechanical Call Quitcy CARRIERS for more info background. 403-314-4316 NEEDED 403-314-4317 * Applicants with previous qmacaulay@ For delivery of experience in a plant & oilfield reddeer advocate.com setting will be given Flyers, Express and COMMERCIAL contracting company req’s preference. Sunday Life in laborers for in and around * Proof of Grade 12 is Red Deer. Fax resume mandatory. F/T. SYNIK CLOTHING, 403-347-6296 Michener Area * Ability to work well in a Gas. Alley. Apply w/resume. team environment. West of 40th Ave. FULL TIME MAINTENANCE FT CASHIER required * Ability to maintain North Ross St. to AND LABOUR PERSON Heritage Esso. Cash specifications of REQUIRED ASAP. 52 Street. handling, receiving, stockproduct(s). Knowledge of ing, cleaning washrooms, $236/monthly * Desire to improve your Plumbing, Electrical, store, carwash, parking lot. knowledge of plant and Carpentry, Painting. Some high school, comprocess. Good for adult with Must have own tools, puter literate, some * Ability to operate and own vehicle an asset with small car. experience. Able to work maintain numerous valid drivers license. w/o supervision, any shift. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK pieces of equipment at Monday - Friday 8 - 5. $10-$12 Mail resume to the same time. Call Jamie Come and join our team. 6020-67 St, RD T4P3M1 * A strong work ethic. Please fax resume 403-314-4306 info Fax 403-348-0972 * A desire to continually 403-346-1086 learn about your position, MATURE HOUSEKEEPER CAREER and apply yourself to the Customer Sales/Service who values honesty & OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE STUDENTS improvement of the integrity in her work NO EXP. NECESSARY!! plant. SUMMER WORK Flex needed for small seniors F.T. position available * A desire to work in a fast schedule, $16 base-appt., apt. in Red Deer. Criminal IMMEDIATELY in hog paced environment where conditions apply, training record & working with assembly yard in Red decisions must be made given. Apply now, start vulnerable people check Deer. Starting wage and actions must be after finals 403-755-6711 req’d. Ref’s req’d. $12/hr. Call Rich or Paul taken in a timely manner. www.work4students.ca/ 403-309-4554 403-346-6934 * Strong troubleshooting ability. * Successful applicant to learn basic lab Trades procedures. Please forward your resume to Permolex attn. Bridgette by email to bduniece@permolex.com or by fax to: 403-346-2662. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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 The City of Lacombe is currently seeking a full-time Utilities fax 403-347-7913
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Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.
Utilities Operator 2
www.ferus.ca
Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman
Infrastructure Services Department
Grande Prairie
Ferus’ Operations division requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our growing team to service Ferus’ expanding fleet of tractor & trailer units in our Blackfalds and Grande Prairie Bases. Reporting to the Shop Foreman you will be responsible for a variety of duties in a service oriented environment. Working in the Oil and Gas Field you will be required to work effectively unsupervised, have good working knowledge of Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer repairs, combined with a great attitude. A CVIP inspection license or the ability to obtain one is required. Due to the nature and volume of work some overtime and on call work will be required.
Structural Welders
that are CWB certified with API650 experience. Please forward resume to Darryl@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109.
Operator 2 to join our Infrastructure Services Department. This position performs duties in support of utility services, including: water, sewer, storm sewer, garbage bin maintenance, meter reading, operating hand tools, and heavy equipment. Working with Utilities and Streets and Roads services when required. r 1FSGPSN NBJOUFOBODF BOE BTTJTU XJUI SFQBJST PO XBUFS and waste water systems, facilities and garbage bins
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Blackfalds
Reporting to the Shop Foreman, this individual will be responsible for a variety of duties in a serviceoriented environment. The successful candidate will be willing to work towards their Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Technician certification and have completed at a minimum their 3rd year apprenticeship requirements. This individual must be highly motivated and mechanically inclined. Ferus offers a competitive compensation package including a competitive base salary, bonus incentive plan & an excellent Benefits Package, including flex days, flexible spending account and a Group RSP Savings Plan. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please email your resume
To: humanresources@ferus.com or fax 1-888-879-6125 Please reference: Ad #RDGP-MEC-0513
QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599 WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER
with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015
Truckers/ Drivers
We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.
Imagine working for a global company dedicated to personal career growth and
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CLASS 3 DRIVER/ EQUIPMENT OPERATOR req’d immed. Local work, need drivers abstract. Fax resume to 403-986-8142 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
opportunity in moving the company forward. Ricoh Canada Inc. is part of a 75 year old global company with a rich history of Innovation and dedication to Environmental Sustainability. We are a leading provider of solutions and services designed to optimize productivity and workow. We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team: world class training programs, exible work schedules, a strong focus on career development and progression, competitive base salary and incentive plans, comprehensive medical and dental beneďŹ ts with RRSP matching.
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Journeyman Welder
Change your path by accomplishing a bright future with us at Ricoh Canada Inc.
OLYMEL, RED DEER PLANT
Visit www.ricoh.ca for more information.
Olymel is a leader in the Canadian Agri-food industry. Its operations are focused on the processing and distribution of pork and poultry meats. The company operates 18 plants and several distribution centers in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta employing 10,000 people and exporting its products to more than 60 countries. The Red Deer plant has capacity for processing over 9000 hogs per day and employs more than 1200 people. The company provides competitive wages, generous benefits and a safe work environment.
The Opportunity: Career Title: Service Technician Location: Red Deer, AB Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, the Service Technician is responsible for the satisfactory completion of all required training programs and also: • Managing prescribed territory to pre-set standards • Successful execution of tasks assigned by immediate supervisor • Effective product and sales support • Positive communications with both customers and staff Providing after-sales support to our customers; installing, repairing, and performing emergency and preventative maintenance on Ricoh products in accordance with the highest standards of technical service.
Key Responsibilities • Accountable for the repairs and fabrication of metal parts and assemblies. • Effectively handle welding work with minimal supervision. • Review drawings & schematics for accuracy; effectively does layout & designs. • Use plans, diagrams, blueprints, and work requests to determine project fabrication. • Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks assigned. • Communicate with other departments when necessary and reviews welds and provides feedback when needed. • Experience with flat, vertical, and horizontal welding; brazes, solders, and coats nonferrous metals; inspects, brushes, and grinds welds. • Maintain equipment, tools, and a variety of welding devices • Assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of work. • Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports. • Assist in the preparation of written work cost estimates. • Perform all Welding duties, as well as, other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: • Post secondary education, preferably in an electrical or mechanical discipline • CertiďŹ cation (Net+ Comp TIA PDi+) SKILLS: • Knowledge in PC, Windows, OfďŹ ce, software for documents management. • Excellent customer relations skills • Ability to work independently and take initiative to improve customer support • Analytical and problem solving skills • Product and Technical knowledge of digital multifunction devices • Excellent communication skills; verbal and written • Relationship building skills OTHER: • Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle • May be required to work overtime to meet business demands • Strongly recommend that the successful candidate live in area to ensure that travel time to client sites is within our desired response time
Qualifications and Experience • • • • • 297998D27,28
Interested candidates can apply by visiting the Careers section at www.ricoh.ca JOB ID 13-01859 or email your resume to resumes@ricoh.ca RICOH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Truckers/ Drivers
Journeyman or Red Seal Certification for Welding and Fabrication. Physically fit; ability to perform the tasks attached to the position. Available to work various shift schedules according to production needs. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to work within specified “Hot Works� safety requirements.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Trades
RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, April 27, 2013 E5
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FUSION PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INC., a growing, well-established fabrication facility in Red Deer is hiring for the position of
EXPERIENCED MATERIAL HANDLING SUPERVISOR • • • • • • • • • • •
The position will be responsible for: Warehouse Management Process received material (unload, verification, Computations entry) Working with Quality Control and ensure allocation of materials Knowledge of pipe, flange, fittings and steel plates Initial receiving of product to our location Maintenance of shipping and receiving of Raw Material Product movement to the designated departments Staging job specific material for timely distribution Administering daily equipment checks and maintenance reviews Prepare any documentation pertaining to product Prepare shipping document
Fusion offers a competitive salary, benefits plan and an opportunity to utilize your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a proven Team Player with experience and initiative, please forward your resume along your salary expectation and availability date to: Fax 403-347-7867 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
HERITAGE LANES BOWLING
Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s F/T kitchen staff, servers and front counter staff. Must be avail. eves and wknds. Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person
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
Misc. Help
880
CARRIERS NEEDED
Misc. Help
880
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for
FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:
ANDERS AREA Anders St. Addinell Close/ Allan St. Abbott Close/ Allan St. Allan Close/Allan St. Allsop Cres.
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
BOWER AREA Broughton/ Brooks Cres. Bettenson St./ Baines Cres. Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St
Please contact QUITCY
at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you! PERMOLEX LTD.
INGLEWOOD AREA is a unique grain processing
facility that produces flour, gluten, fuel grade ethanol and livestock feed from wheat. We are a growing Company and advancement is possible for the right individual. We offer a friendly, open environment that respects and supports our employees and we are currently looking for a Lab Tech ASAP. This position requires: * Follow routine protocols under the close supervision of the Q/A Manager or senior technician, * performs laboratory tests utilizing requisite lab equipment and instruments, making minor adjustments as required. *Responsible for laboratory maintenance, preparing solutions and media. * A team player * Strong time management * Be a problem solver with an eye for detail * Good working knowledge of excel * Flexibility to cover holidays * Strong work ethic The ideal candidate will preferably have a * Chemical or related Technician diploma or equivalency * 1-2 years related lab experience preferred. Please forward your resume to Permolex attn. Bridgette by email to bduniece@permolex.com or by fax to: 403-346-2662. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ingram Close LANCASTER AREA Langford Cres. Lewis Close/ Law Close Lancaster Drive SUNNYBROOK AREA Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres./ Selkirk Blvd. Sherwood Cres. VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
Trail Appliances has always offered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service, and after-sales support. The Company is currently looking to fill the following positions at our Red Deer locations.†
Contract Sales Administrator
Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303 SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help 7 am-3 pm. weekends Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue
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Red Deer WAL-MART South & North Locations are hiring for
www.yourwalmartcareer.ca
WOLF CREEK GROUP OF COMPANIES
There are various positions with in our companies. Group benefits available with all positions. No Sunday work. Great opportunities for the right individuals.
Fax Resume to 403-782-1766 or e-mail info@timbrmart.net
EXPERIENCED HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Part time Customer Service Rep Appliance Delivery Driver Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and benefit package. Start your career with a well known and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Chris Sturdy in person at 2823 Bremner Avenue Delivery Driver applicants apply to Colin Parsons at #6 4622 61 St. Riverside Industrial District. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.
ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEER PARK AREA Part of Dunning Crsc & Depalme St. $61.00 mo. ALSO Part of Dunning Crsc. and Dunning Close $62.00/mo. ROSEDALLE AREA Richards Crsc. Richards Close Ray Ave. $58/mo. ALSO Russell Crsc. and part of Richards Crsc. $63/mo. Timberstone Area Timberstone Way Tolson Place Thomas Place Trimble Close Traptow Close Trump Place $188/mo. Lancaster Area East half of Lampard Crsc. $61/mo. ALSO Landry Bend Lacey Close & Lenon Close area $76/mo. ALSO Leonard Crs. and 1 block of Lancaster Dr. $75.00/mo.
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(Dozer, Scraper, Excavator, Grader) with 3 to 5 years’ lease and/or road construction experience wanted for work in Alberta. Must have a current driver’s licence, safety tickets: H2S, First Aid, CSTS and Ground Disturbance level 2/supervisory.
No phone calls please.
296976D20-E3
Lacombe, AB Seeking: Self motivated, hardworking individuals in the following areas: Lumberyard/Retail Sales: Store Clerks “Small Package” Estimator/Sales Yard Personnel Truss Plant: Truss Builders Insulation: Delivery and Labor Positions Experienced Fiberglass Insulators Loose Fill Blow-in Applicators
Send resumes to careers@netook.ca or fax 1-403-556-6231.
Employment Training
900
Good for adult with small car. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK
Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info
Household Furnishings
1720
OILFIELD SERVICES INC.
offers a variety of
SAFETY COURSES to meet your needs.
Standard First Aid , Confined Space Entry, H2S Alive and Fire Training are courses that we offer on a regular basis. As well, we offer a selection of online Training Courses. For more information check us out online at www.firemaster.ca or call us at 403 342 7500. You also can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @firemasterofs.
SAFETY
MAREMMA puppies 6 M, raised with sheep, 8 wks. old, 403-392-7481
2 ROUND LETAHER TOP, DARK WOOD STOOLS for breakfast island. $15/ea. (403)343-3525
MINI SCHNAUZER, puppies, 3 black, 1 white, ready to go $625/ea. 403-746-0007, 877-3352
ANTIQUE corner china cabinet, with drawer. $200. 403-877-6354
BED ALL NEW,
Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. 302-0582 Free Delivery BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582.
CORNER DESK with hutch, rolling chair, printer cabinet with paper storage. $175 for all. (403)343-3525 IKEA EXTENDABLE BED, SOLID PINE. Mattress and guard rail incl. $ 110. Phone 403-347-5385 LEATHER COUCH, cream $200. 403-877-6354
Industries #1 Choice!
403.341.4544
WANTED
OILFIELD TICKETS
“Low Cost” Quality Training 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544
R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem)
RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works! APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are
FREE
for all Albertans Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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stuff
Auctions
Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
1760
Misc. for Sale
920
Career Planning
1530
Antique & Estate Auction Sunday April 28 11 am Sharp * Viewing 9 am
Location: Ridgewood Community Hall Partial List only: 2002 Monaco Diplomat, Diesel, 40 ft, 2 Slides, (Subject to owners approval)
– Titanic Memorabilia (Artist Proofs, Limited Prints), Autographed by the last Survivor – Peddle Car – Edison GramophoneCollector Coins, Stamp & Bills – Jim Robb Prints – Leather Recliner & Matching Sofas – Frigidaire Front Load Washer (1 yr old) – Dining Suites – Bedroom Suite – Craftsman Snow Blower, 13.50/27 with Electric Start – John Deere Herman Nelson 170000 BTU – Quad Blade – Kids Western Saddle and Much More Next Sale May 26 For a complete list and Directions visit: www.cherryhillauction.com Terms of Sale: Cash, Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid for & removed on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS), 15% buyer’s premium. Sale subject to Additions, Deletions, Errors and Omissions.
Sporting Goods
1860
11 PIECE GOLF CLUBS, Spalding Centurion, bag and cart incl.†$ 120 Phone 403-347-5385 ADAMS GOLF CLUB SET ASSAULT Right handed. 1-3-5 Woods, 3-PW Irons, graphite shafts, new grips, bag. Very good cond. $100. 403-346-0093 RED Deer Gun Show May 4 & 5. Westerner Ag Center
Travel Packages
1900
TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now.
JACK HIGGINS books, 1 box $40 obo. Clive Kussler books, 1 box $50. obo. Romance books, 2 boxes. $40. obo. Action Books, assorted. 2 boxes. $40. obo. 403-782-3847
AGRICULTURAL
CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290
Farm Equipment
2010
MF 5465 tractor, fwd, 100 hp, 650 hrs. like new 403-347-5431
Livestock
2100
2140
COME LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR AT RDC. Educated, experienced, and enthusiastic instructor Shannon Frizzell has openings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students of all ages & abilities welcome. For registration and information†email us at: continuingeducation @rdc.ab.ca or contact Adriana at 403-356-4900
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Cats
SIAMESE (3) KITTENS FOR SALE $50/ea. As well as some free kittens to give away. 403-887-3649
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Dogs
F1 LABRA DOODLES, F1B GOLDEN DOODLES puppies. Visit www.furfettishfarm.ca text 306-521-1371 or call 403-919-1370
Perfect location, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, In-suite laundry. Unfinished bsm’t. No pets. N/S. $1195& UTIL; SD $1195; Avail Now. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Or 403-396-9554
Main Floor of House For MATURE ADULTS Great place for garden lovers. 3 bdrms, 1 bath. 5 appls. No pets. N/S In-suite laundy. $1395 INCL. UTIL; SD $1395; Avail NOW. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Or 403-396-9554
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
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 SYLVAN 2 Bdrm. 1/12 bath 5 appls., avail. May 1, $1300 + gas & elec. 403-341-9974
3040
FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Wanda 403-340-0225
2130
1780
COZY HOUSE IN PARKVALE
Newly Reno’d Mobile
LIVESTOCK handling facility. 40 x 40 ft. sliders, sweeps, cow box, pens, shedded MAGAZINE table $25; quilt $3000 403-886-5315 Keith 62” x 76” multi colored squares $30; dbl. blanket $5; post hole auger 5”D $20; adult sleeping bag Poultry $15; Sony Trilatron tv/remote, color w/Star Choice LIVE YEAR OLD LAYING receiver $14; 2 sturdy foothens for sale, stools $4/ea; box of Phone 403-782-4095 clothes hangers $5; 3 shelf urethane unit, white $18; GE Canister vac/attachments, works well $20; 2 Horses braided nylon oval rugs $15/ea, 6 tall float glasses WANTED: all types of $ 3 ; 8 s m o k e d t i n t e d horses. Processing locally glasses $4 403-314-2026 in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912
Music Lessons
3020
Houses/ Duplexes
Manufactured Homes
LEATHER LOVESEAT & RECLINER, cream $200. for both. 403-877-6354 QUEEN SIZE PINE HEADBOARD with bed frame & matching 3 drawer dresser. $175. (403)343-3525
TRAINING CENTRE
1840
Dogs
2 MATCHING Raspberry colored chairs, 1 is swivel. $25/ea. 403-755-3556
CLUB Chair, chocolate brown leather, like new. $150. 403-596-1312
1500-1990
In the towns of:
Please apply at
WOLVERINE GUNS AND TACKLE looking to hire 6 P/T time and 2 F/T staff members. Candidates must be able to work at least one night (until 8:30 pm) a week and every other weekend. We are looking for 2 P/T gun personnel, 2 P/T cashiers and 2 P/T archery personnel. Also needed is 1 F/T archery personnel and 1 F/T fishing personnel. Please submit resume at the front desk. Fax 403-347-0283 or email:jamie_osmondwgt@ hotmail.ca
CLASSIFICATIONS
For afternoon delivery once per week
• Warehouse Associates • Cashiers • Sales Floor Associates
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Misc. Help
1 day per wk. No collecting!!
Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler THE Central Alberta AIDS Network is looking for a summer student in addition to p/t and casual NightReach workers to provide addictions & outreach supports to vulnerable populations in downtown Red Deer. For more info: www.caans.org
Misc. Help
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Misc. Help
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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390
Acreages/ Farms
3010
5 BDRM. house acreage, 10 min. S. of Pine Lake & 40 min. SE of Red Deer. $1650, $800 d.d. utils. incl., 1 month last month rent, 1 yr. leasing, references & record of employment. No house pets. Avail. June 1 403-442-2631 or 357-9909
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
3050
3 BDRM. 4 appls. no pets. $975/mo. 403-343-6609
Exclusive Triplex On 59 Ave.
3060
Suites
MORRISROE MANOR
1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852
NOW RENTING 1& 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/ onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat and hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955
OPPOSITE HOSPITAL Large adult 2 bdrm. apt., balcony, No pets. $800 rent/SD, heat/water incld., 403-346-5885
PONOKA, lrg. 1 bdrm apt. incld’s, laundry & all utils. $750. avail. May 1 403-993-3441, 637-2591
QUIET LOCATION 1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg. Heat/water/parking incl. Call 403-342-2899
THE NORDIC
1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444
WANTED TENANT
1 & 2 bdrm. adult suite. Heat/water/parking incl’d. Call 403-342-2899
3080
Roommates Wanted
MUST love dogs, must be working rent $550., N/S, 403-358-3786
Huge & lots of storage, 2 bdrms,1.5 bath, 5 appls. Rooms Open concept bi-level For Rent layout. No pets. N/S. In-suite laundry. $1325 & UTIL; SD $1325. Avail NOW CLEAN, quiet, responsible, Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 Or 403-396-9554 ROOM with all amenities, $600/mo. ,403-598-6474
3090
Suites
3060
ROOM for rent. $450 rent, d.d. $350. 403-343-0421
3140
1 BDRM. $740; N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed. 403-346-1458 2 BDRM. adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, lrg. suite, Avail now or May 1 $900/mo., S.D. $650. Call 403-304-5337 2 bdrm. suite downtown area, above store, at 5115 Gaetz Ave. Quiet person preferred $850/mo., $700 d.d. all utils., except electricity. Avail. immed.. 347-3149
Warehouse Space
BRIGHT APT in the centre of Red Deer
LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820
WAREHOUSE FOR SALE OR LEASE 4860 sq. ft., new, bright, two 14’ O.H. doors, heated, fans, can be divided into 2 bays. Call 403- 318-4848 to view
3190
Mobile Lot
Clean 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Coin-op laundry. Reserved parking. NO PETS, N/S. Avail NOW. $950 & MOBILE HOME PAD, in Power, SD $950 Red Deer Close to Gaetz, Hearthstone 403-314-0099 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Or 403-396-9554 Wanda 403-340-0225 FULL, newly reno’d bsmt. suite, 2 bdrms, inclds. utils, washer/dryer, some furniture, 1.5 blks. from Bower Mall, tenant employed, cat friendly 403-347-7817
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homes
FURN. EXECUTIVE SUITES
Completely furn. 1, 2, & 3 bdrm. apts, condos, & townhouses. Immed., a/c, cable, internet & phone. Short or long term. No pets. $1595 - $2995/mo. 403-347-7791 LACOMBE 1 bdrm. $850; 2 bdrm. $950 EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW 403-782-7156 403-357-7465 ON ACREAGE IN RED DEER. 4 bdrms, 2 bath, LARGE 2 bdrm., incld’s rent $2000 + DD avail. most utils., $850. 403-346-5885 403-314-0209 LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. Houses/ SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Duplexes ONE bdrm. ADULT only apt. close to college, 2 BDRM. in tri-plex, top $780/mo., avail. May. 1, no floor, washer/dryer, pets 403-877-3323 403-872-2472
3020
CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190
4020
Houses For Sale
BLACKFALDS,1/2 duplex, new, 1250 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., bsmt. finished, att. garage, 2 tier deck, landscaped, whte vinyl fence around, call 403-600-1804 BRAND NEW BI-LEVEL 1142 sq. ft. 3 bdrm. 2 bath, close to college on city transit route, immed. poss, $340,600 inclds. GST. For viewing call Lyle Kellington 403-357-0770
wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430
To Advertise Your Business or Service Here
Call Classifieds 403-309-3300
Cherry Hill Auction classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com & Appraisals Phone 403-342-2514 Massage Moving & or 403-347-8988 Contractors Therapy Storage Accounting Bud Haynes & BOXES? MOVING? INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS GENERAL CONTRACTOR Co. Auctioneers FANTASY SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315 Builder/Renovator Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp.
1100
1010
Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms. Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855
Children's Items
1580
with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351
Caregivers
1060
1630
NEED CHILD CARE? Space avail. for child over 3 yrs. NW Red Deer dayhome. Safe, loving environment, healthy meals, stories, crafts, playing, learning. Phone 403-506-1767
TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.
1070
WICKER baby bassinet, $20. 403-755-3556
EquipmentHeavy
Licensed and insured, Commercial/Residential Merco 403 392 8148
LANCE’S CONCRETE
Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126
Computer Services
1110
Red Deer Techshop Grand Opening. Website design, pc/laptop repair. Call 403-986-2066 or visit reddeertechshop.com
1280
1300
MASSAGE International ladies
Now Open
Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Private back entry. 403-341-4445
Mother’s Day Special Linda’s Chinese Massage For details call 403-986-1550 or visit massagereddeer.com
THE BODY Whisperer www.mygimex.org 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691
Painters/ Decorators
1310
JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888 LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801.
Seniors’ Services
1372
VII MASSAGE ATT’N: SENIORS Cleaning Feeling over Are you looking for help whelmed? on small jobs, around the house such as roof snow ANN’S Cleaning Services Hard work day? removal, bathroom fix- Weekly & bi-weekly. Pampering at its Firewood tures, painting or flooring Homes & Offices 302-0488 Escorts best. #77464 Gaetz Call James 403- 341-0617 MATURE Exp’d bondable Ave. www. AFFORDABLE lady will do housecleaning, EDEN viimassage.biz HELPING HANDS Homestead Firewood laundry & ironing. In town In/Out Calls to For Seniors. Cleaning, Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. or country. 403-309-4640 587-877-7399 10am-midnight cooking, companionship 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Hotels. 403-986-6686 EROTICAS PLAYMATES - in home or in facility. Girls of all ages 598-3049 New South location Call FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, 403-346-7777 or visit www.eroticasplaymates.net 5003A -50 St. Poplar. Can deliver helpinghandshomesupport.com Contractors 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 348-5650 LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* for information. INDEPENDENT w/own car LOGS AA PHILCAN CONST.
1660
1165
1100
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Int. & Ext. Bsmt. dev., decks, sheds, laminate flooring, reno’s, etc.. Free Estimates Call Ken 340-8213 or cell 391-8044 Allan 403-782-7165
Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275
BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542
Household Appliances
1710
BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980
APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. DALE’S Home Reno’s warr. Riverside Appliances Free estimates for all your 403-342-1042 reno needs. 403-506-4301
Handyman Services
1200
Misc. Services
1290
Yard Care
1430
5* JUNK REMOVAL LITTLE R&R YARD CARE BUSY B’S HANDYMAN Property 17 yrs. in bus. We have clean up 340-8666 SERVICES LTD. room for weekly lawn care Spring & summer bookings. Res./com. Your full service handyman. Brian 403-598-3857
customers. Also aerating jobs. Call Randy 403-341-3780
1280
ROTOTILLING, power raking, aerating & IRONMAN Scrap Metal grass cutting. Reasonable Recovery is picking up rates. 403-341-4745 scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. SPRING LAWN CLEANUP Serving central Alberta. Call 403-304-0678 403-318-4346
Massage Therapy
MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161
E6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, April 27, 2013 Houses For Sale
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For Sale By Owner ~ IMPRESSIVE Modified Bi-level with STUNNING CURB APPEAL on a QUIET Close in Sylvan Lake. The IMMACULATE DEVELOPMENT is sure to IMPRESS. This BEAUTIFUL home is 1342 sq. ft. on upper floor. It has 4 Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms, RV Pad, many upgrades and much, much more. A MUST SEE to appreciate all that it has. Please call or write for more details. Price $530,000.00 Email: mka8clr8@gmail. com or Call: 403-887-1715. Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! 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 New 2 Storey 1500 sq.ft 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, $399,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft. Dbl. att. garage. $409,900. 403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bungalow 1350 sq.ft. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550 MODIFIED BI-LEVEL 1344 sq. ft. 3 bdrm. 2 full baths, walk out bsmt, triple glazed windows, 24’ x 24’ att. garage $390, 578 inclds. GST. Immed. poss., For viewing call Lyle Kellington 403-357-0770
MOVE IN READY BLACKFALDS: 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, upgrades $376,500 2 bdrm .bungalow, 2 bath, front att. garage $319,900 Prices include all legal fees, GST, and appls. Riser Homes Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294
Houses For Sale
4020
WALKOUT onto walking paths. Modified bi-level backing onto lake, 2 bdrms. den/bdrm. 24’ x 24’ garage, located in Blackfalds. All this for only $391,600 immed. poss. Open Sat. - Wed. 1-5 pm. For viewing or info on this or any Abbey Master Builder homes call Lyle Kellington 403-357-0770
4070
Farms/ Land
FARM FOR SALE
$860,000. On Hwy 590, easy access to Calgary /Red Deer. 155 acres of prime farm land yielding $50,000/year with an exc. executive bungalow developed up & down. Contact garthd946@hotmail.com 403-227-6740
MASON MARTIN HOMES New condo, 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., $189,800. 403-588-2550 Start your career! See Help Wanted
REALLY nice 1 bdrm. modern condo (4th flr.) in downtown Lacombe, adult complex. Ready for occupancy, all appls., convenient canopy parking right outside the door. Call 403-309-4554 for more info. and viewing appt. TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
Sierras on Taylor! 2 bdrm, 2 bath, sunroom & great amenities! $264,900. Help-U-Sell RD 403-342-7355
Acreages
NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason Martin Homes 403-588-2550
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Cottages/Resort Property
4 bdrm 1/2 duplex in a great family neighbourhood in Sylvan Lake. $239,800 Acreage with art studio awaiting your imagination. 3.09 acres of lush trees and 2 homes. $549,900
104x353 lot in the heart of Sylvan Lake. Excellent location for future development. $499,900.
Freshly reno’d fabulous 4 bdrm. w/dbl garage on a quiet Ave. $309,000.
Family oriented acreages w/rolling hills, pristine ponds and poplar woodlands. $150,000-$160,000 Penhold new home! 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 6 appls, upgrades galore. $267,900
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FAST GROWING firewood business. Incl. most equipment needed. $125,000. 403-887-2428 Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355 LACOMBE kids clothing store $45,000 403-782-7156 357-7465
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1998 NISSAN Pathfinder Chilkoot 4x4, auto, $3900 obo. 403-342-5609
Trucks
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bids accepted until May 6, 2013, 3 p.m. for individual or all parcels. Future development land in the designated growth area of Mountainview county. 3 parcels: Parcel 1, 139.49 acres, parcel 2, 140.1 acres, parcel 3, 117.3 acres. ID #1995. Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Signature Service 1-866-345-3414 www. canadafarmandranch.com
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2004 PALOMINO 2 propane bottles, c/w everything you would need. $5,500. obo. 403-896-5627
Auto Wreckers
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Vehicles Wanted To Buy
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A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585 WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629
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Pinnacle Estates
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1980 20’ CAMP TRAILER. Great shape for older unit. $5000 obo. 403-782-2669
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2006 TRAVELAIR. As new cond. Used very little. Immaculate. Sleeps 4. New generator incl. $10,500. 403-786-1052 2006 COACHMAN Captiva 29’, sleeps 9, front queen, rear bunks, 1 slide, Reduced $13,200. 403-346-1469
GULL LAKE, 2012 Park model home, fully furnished. Too many extras to list. 403-350-5524 for details.
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Obama, Congress proceeding carefully as US seeks firm evidence of Syrian chemical weapons use BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Proceeding cautiously, President Barack Obama insisted on Friday that any use of chemical weapons by Syria would change his “calculus” about U.S. military involvement in the 2-year-old civil war — but said too little was known about a pair of likely sarin attacks to order aggressive action now. The president’s public response to the latest intelligence reflected the lack of agreement in Washington over whether to use America’s military to intervene in the civil war, — and if so, how. But lawmakers in both parties expressed concern that inaction could embolden Syrian President Bashar Assad and perhaps other countries including North Korea and Iran. U.S. officials declared on Thursday that the Syrian government probably had used chemical weapons twice in March, newly provocative acts in the civil war that has killed more than 70,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more. The U.S. assessment followed similar conclusions from Britain, France, Israel and Qatar — key allies eager for a more aggressive response to Syrian conflict. Obama, in his first comments about the new intelligence disclosure, said Friday, “For the Syrian government to utilize chemical weapons on its people crosses a line that will change my calculus and how the United States approaches these issues.” He has issued similar warnings for months, saying the use of chemical weapons or transfer of the stockpiles to terrorists would cross a “red line” and carry “enormous consequences.” Seeking to show resolve, Obama added Friday that “I’ve meant what I said.” The president is facing political pressure from a familiar contingent of senators, led by Republican John McCain, favouring a quick and strong U.S. response. But even those lawmakers appear opposed to an American military invasion and are instead supporting creation of a protective “no-fly zone” or another narrow, safe zone inside Syria, along its border with Turkey. McCain lost the 2008 election to Obama. Some lawmakers voiced concern that if Obama doesn’t make good on his promise to respond aggressively if it’s shown that Assad used chemical weapons, his inaction could send a damaging message to the world. “There’s no question that when the United States takes a position that this crosses a line that our failure to respond has implications,” said Rep. David Cicilline, a Democratic member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “So that if we, in fact, determine that chemical weapons were used, I think the expectation is that we and the coalition and others take some action.” Rep. John Mica, a Republican, wondered whether the red line was “turning into a pink line.” White House officials insisted Obama’s caution was not an indication that the line was shifting. Officials said firm evidence of a chemical weapons attack would trigger a U.S. response — unspecified — and would not be contingent on the size and scope of the use. Obama met at the White House with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, whose nation is suffering amid an influx of refugees spilling over its border with Syria. The president promised to vigorously pursue more information about chemical weapons attacks, including exactly who might be responsible and how they might have been carried out. But the president set no deadline for answers. “The president wants the facts,” spokesman Jay Carney said. “And I’m not going to set a timeline because the facts need to be what drives this investigation, not a deadline.” Syrian officials denied Friday that their government forces had used chemical weapons against rebels. Hanging over the Obama administration’s approach to the new intelligence reports are hard lessons learned from the Iraq war, when faulty intelligence drew the U.S. into a lengthy and expensive conflict. Obama, as a candidate for U.S. Senate, opposed the Iraq war and made ending the conflict a priority in his first term.
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In The Supreme Court of British Columbia Between: Yi Zhang Plaintiff And: Surafeal Fesseh Gezahegn And Yohannes Afewor Tekesti Defendants Advertisement To: Yohannes Afewor Tekesti Take Notice That on April 22, 2013 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim and Notice of Fast Tract Action issued from the Vancouver Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number M123153 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claim(s) the following relief against you: 1. General Damages; 2. Past and future cost of care; 3. Past and future income and impairment of earning capacity; 4. Special Damages; 5. Interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 79; 6. Costs; and 7. Such further and other relief as to this Honourable Court may seem just. You must file a responding pleading/response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Vancouver Registry, at 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, B.C., a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by Yi Zhang c/o Metrotown Law Group whose address for service is 402-4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 1Z6.
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In very good condition, equipped to be towed behind a Motorhome,64,000 km’s Asking price $23,000 **SOLD**
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Income Property
Businesses For Sale ACREAGES FOR SALE BY OWNER, 5+/- ACRES EACH: 1 mile west of Clearwater Trading Store, Caroline. Treed w/pine, poplar & spruce, offering scenic views of the Clearwater valley & Rocky Mountains. $175,000. Natural gas & power on property, Telus on property lines. One acreage incl. a rustic 2 storey log cabin & water well for $250,000. For more info call 403-722-4076.
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