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Police probe homicide BODY FOUND IN POTTER’S HANDS HOUSING UNIT BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Police are investigating Red Deer’s second confirmed homicide of the year. On Tuesday, Red Deer RCMP confirmed the man

found dead in a residence in Red Deer was murdered. He was identified as Curtis Leroy Rangen, 43, of Red Deer. Late Friday afternoon, RCMP were called to a Red Deer residence after the man was found by a

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support worker making aids to daily living or welfare checks. Police are releasing few details including the cause of death, the location and any suspects.

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United Way welcomes new agencies FIRST NEW AGENCIES IN DECADE, AIMED AT HELPING CHILDREN BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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American retail giant Target welcomed Red Deer customers to its new store in the Bower Place Shopping Centre Tuesday as well as nine other locations around Alberta. Target also opened nine stores in British Columbia and three more in Manitoba on the same day. Two more stores in one in Calgary and another in British Columbia are scheduled to open next Tuesday. In March, Target opened 24 stores in Ontario. The second biggest discount retailer in the United States Target expects have 124 stores operating in Canada by the end of the year. See more on page C1.

Woman rescued after tumble off steep river embankment BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A 37-year-old woman was rescued by river boat after she took a 15-metre tumble off a steep river embankment early Monday night. Red Deer Emergency Services deputy fire chief Ted Hickey said the woman took a fall around 6:25 p.m. over the embankment near Warwick Avenue in West Lake. He said bystanders prevented her from plunging into the Red Deer River. Hickey said it was easier to take the woman by boat across the river than trying to bring her back up the embankment. The woman was transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre to be treated for minor injuries. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the incident. The rescue mission took upwards of two hours and included

‘WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO USE THE NATURAL AREAS BUT TO AVOID ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION WHEN YOU ARE OUT AND ABOUT. ALCOHOL AND POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS AREAS DO NOT WORK TOGETHER NORMALLY.’ — DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF TED HICKEY

about 14 EMS personnel and some RCMP officers. The woman was unloaded at the launch at the Golden West Park boat launch. “We want to encourage people to use the natural areas but to avoid alcohol consumption when you are out and about,” said Hickey. “Alcohol and possible hazardous areas do not work together normally.” Hickey added it’s that time of year when people should pay

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attention to the water levels because of the spring melt. “The river flow can change quite dramatically,” said Hickey. “Please use caution when using the river itself.” Just a few weeks ago, a 37-yearold woman suffered multiple injuries after taking a 46-metre drop down a cliff and into a ravine near a popular party spot, southeast of Canyon Ski Hill.

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United Way of Central Alberta is funding three new agencies for the first time in 10 years. Agencies with educational programs to help children and youth — Butt Ugly Anti-Tobacco Society, Envision Family First, and Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta — will now receive funding. They run a total of five programs. Chief executive officer Robert Mitchell said the United Way was able to open up funding opportunities because of the successful 2012 campaign that raised $2.1 million. “We actually raised the most money that we’ve ever raised as an organization and we’ve been going about 47 years,” Mitchell said on Tuesday when the United Way announced that $1,691,190 from the campaign will be invested into Central Alberta’s social service

“WE ACTUALLY RAISED THE MOST MONEY THAT WE’VE EVER RAISED AS AN ORGANIZATION AND WE’VE BEEN GOING ABOUT 47 YEARS. — UNITED WAY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ROBERT MITCHELL sector. The United Way also developed three-year funding agreements for agencies that focus on education. Over the next two years the three-year funding model will be rolled out to agencies that help people in poverty and agencies that focus on health and wellness. United Way of Central Alberta funds a total of 30 agencies.

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Worker falls to death from wireless tower BY ADVOCATE STAFF A man fell 58 metres (193 feet) to his death while installing antennas on a Rogers wireless communications tower on Sunday afternoon. The Labour department with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada is conducting an investigation into the incident that occurred around 2:15 p.m. in Gasoline Alley south of Red Deer. A media relations officer for the department said information on investigations cannot be shared according to the Canada Labour Code.

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Alberta Premier Alison Redford’s government is spending $350,000 to mail out a full-colour budget brochure — something critics suggest is Redford’s latest attempt to save her job. A3

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BRIEFS Fiery crash kills one One person has died as a result of a fiery head-on collision northwest of Innisfail on Monday. The collision, between a van and semi truck, occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Monday afternoon on Hwy 54 near Range Road 13. The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene; the semi driver was not injured. Arriving on the scene, Innisfail RCMP found both vehicles and dry grass in a surrounding field on fire. According to an RCMP media release, a local farmer attempted to rescue the driver of the van and when the fire grew too big, he used his tractor to assist the Innisfail Fire Department to get control of the blaze and put it out. Hwy 54 was shut down for several hours while the collision was investigated. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending positive identification by the medical examiner’s office.

Lacombe County issues immediate fire prevention notice Fires are now prohibited in Lacombe County with the exception of fires set for cooking or warming purposes. The county issued the fire prevention notice on Tuesday. Fire permits will be issued only for the purpose of farming operations to assist with spring seeding, like limited burning of bales and crop windrows interfering with seeding operations. No permits will be issued for the burning of brush piles resulting from land clearing or general yard cleanup. Fire prohibition will remain in effect until further notice.

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Parkland Nurseries employees David Larsen and Daniel Lapalme move Tartarian Maple trees into position at the retail site east of Red Deer on Tuesday. The Centenial Tree project is a project coordinated by the Red Deer 2013 Centennial Committee and is open to anyone who would like to participate. Participants can choose from three plants in the program the Tartarian Maple, a dogwood shrub and a Lilly in a pot. Vouchers for the plants can be purchased at the Centennial office at 4818 50 Ave on Little Gaetz. Prices for the plants range from $6 for the lilly, $30 for the dogwood shrub and from $90 to $125 for the maple trees. All of the plants are hardy, and chosen for their suitability for this climate. The plants were also chosen for their red colouration. The maple has lovely red seed pods and brilliant red leaves in fall, the dogwood has red bark that shows beautifully in the winter, and the lily is a deep red.

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DEATH: Victim ‘meek, mild’ But neighbours, who did not want to be identified, said Rangen lived in the Potter’s Hands Housing apartment building at 61st Street and 58th Avenue in Riverside Meadows. A neighbour who lived on the same first floor called Rangen’s death “upsetting and creepy” and “he didn’t deserve it.” A woman who visited Rangen regularly said Rangen was “meek and mild” and “kept to himself.” The woman said support workers had tried to contact him over several days because he was not showing up for meetings. William Cochran, a cook at Loaves and Fishes, said the community needs to step up and get involved so these incidents do not continue to happen. The RCMP Calgary major crimes unit and the Red Deer general investigative section are investigating. Red Deer recorded its first homicide on Jan. 1 when Lloyd Robert Sarson, 25, of no fixed address, was found dead as a result of gunshot wounds in a vehicle in an alley in Eastview. A Canadawide warrant has been issued for a 17-year-old Manitoba boy. On Jan. 13, Shawn Sattler, 34, of Red Deer, died in Eastview under suspicious circumstances. Police believe Sattler may have been in a physical altercation at a residence before the call to po-

lice. Police are not releasing any more information on the incident at this time. Less than two years ago, Shaughn Lumley, 58, was murdered in his Potter’s Hands apartment on Dec. 25, 2011. Stephanie Lee Walroth, 44, of Red Deer, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and will be sentenced on May 9 in Red Deer provincial court. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.co

MONEY: Cash to programs About $95,000 was also committed to the United Way’s Community Impact Fund which will include funding to the 211 Community Phone Support program. The 211 call system, a simple three-digit telephone call like 911 for emergencies or 411 for directory assistance, will connect Central Albertans to a range of community, health, government and social services information. In Central Alberta, 211 will enhance what was offered by Community Information and Referral Society (CiRS), now called Volunteer Red Deer. Mitchell said work is underway to update the 211 database with the hope that provincial funding will be provided to make the service publicly available by the end of this year or early 2014. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.co

Calgary junior high teacher stabbed after meeting neighbour BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A junior high school in Alberta is in mourning after learning one of its teachers was stabbed to death. Police in Calgary say Harvey (Craig) Kelloway, 31, was killed during a fight at his neighbour’s home on Saturday night. Staff-Sgt. Doug Andrus said Kelloway had just met his alleged attacker. “We believe that the suspect went over to the victim’s residence earlier in the afternoon to introduce himself, and then they continued to associate throughout the day and into the late evening,” said Andrus, who added that alcohol was involved.

A 911 call was later made from inside the suspect’s house, but police haven’t said who made the call. There was one other person in the home at the time, but police said that person wasn’t part of the fight. Family members say Kelloway is survived by his girlfriend and a young son. He moved to Calgary from Cape Breton, N.S., six years ago after graduating from St. Francis Xavier University and Acadia University. Nicholas Rasberry, 30, is charged with second-degree murder and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. Kelloway, a science teacher at David Thompson Middle School, was being remembered as a “wonderful guy.”

“ He was very caring and compassionate,” said cousin Deneca Mombourquette. “It’s nice to hear it not just coming from the family — because obviously the family deals that way — but also from the students. “It’s really nice to know everybody cared about him as much as we did.” Students took to the website ratemyteachers.com to express their feelings. “Best teacher I ever had. Always so nice and helpful,” posted one student. Another student said: “Always will be my favourite science teacher. Lots of love. Rest in peace.” The Calgary Board of Education is making grief counsellors available to staff and students.

Chuckwagon driver dies while battling fire BY THE CANADIAN PRESS HARTELL — A former chuckwagon driver has died. The World Professional Chuckwagon Association says Dr. Doyle Mullaney died Sunday of an apparent heart attack. The association says Mullaney had the

heart attack while battling a grass fire near his home in Hartell, southwest of Calgary. He was 68. The association says Mullaney was affectionately known as “Doc” or “Colourful Irishman” and had recently celebrated five decades on the chuckwagon circuit. It says he was a great ambassador to chuckwagon racing.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Redford’s government spends $350,000 on glossy budget mail-out brochure BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford’s government is spending $350,000 to mail out a full-colour budget brochure — something critics suggest is Redford’s latest attempt to save her job. “It’s desperation,” Wildrose Opposition Leader Danielle Smith said Tuesday. “We have a premier who is desperately afraid of losing confidence from her party in her leadership vote in the fall, and she’s pulling out all the stops, including using taxpayer money to send out political propaganda.” The eight-page mail-out repeats dollar figures, commitments, and talking points used by the government when it delivered the budget March 7. That financial forecast is for $6.3 billion in red ink along with cuts or reductions in spending across the board. But it also promised renewed savings and infrastructure spending to keep pace with a growing population. The brochure, called Report to Taxpayers, highlights spending, savings and infrastructure goals, but doesn’t mention the key concern of critics: that Redford plans to accrue $17-billion of debt over the next four years.

The brochure, which also includes testimonials from Albertans praising the budget and the government, also reiterates that the province is being hammered by what Redford and her government are calling the “bitumen bubble.” Redford coined the term to explain the price difference between what Alberta’s oil sells for compared with the North American oil benchmark, West Texas Intermediate. The government has said the bubble is taking a big bite out of resource revenues, but critics suggest the price spread is not far off traditional levels and is being used by Redford as a red herring to justify service cuts and debt. Redford, in her personal address to Albertans on page 2 of the brochure, mentions the bubble twice in the first three paragraphs. She defended the mail-out during question period. “We’re very excited to be able to make sure that we are accountable to Albertans for the decisions that we made in Budget 2013,” said Redford. “And we’re proud of the fact that we’re going to deliver that fact-based document to 1.2 million households this week.”

Added Finance Minister Doug Horner: “We don’t apologize for communicating to Albertans the information that Albertans want to know.” Smith said the money could have been put to better use by a government that cut $210,000 from a social program for victims of sexual exploitation. “The $350,000 that this government wasted on a PCelection-style brochure would have covered Safe House for more than a year,” she said. NDP Leader Brian Mason pointed out the brochure is even in the blue and orange colours of the Progressive Conservative party. “To me it’s nothing but a very expensive taxpayer-funded piece of propaganda.” Mason said Redford is running a de facto election campaign. She faces a mandatory vote of confidence from party members in November but has seen her popularity fall drastically in recent public opinion polls. “This has got a lot to do with the premier’s campaign, which is now in full swing, to win her leadership review in November,” said Mason. All parties agree the brochure highlights the increasing politicization of government business under Redford. News releases from the

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The Alberta government is spending $350,000 to mail out an eight-page, full-colour brochure, highlighting the 2013-14 budget. Critics say it’s a poor use of public money given the budget is reducing or cutting services across the board while running up $6.3 million in red ink. non-partisan civil service on recent school construction announcements rebranded the “Alberta government” as the “Redford government.” Those releases also included interviews with happy participants. “I think it’s awesome that they’re building a new school for our community,” Grade 8 student Shaurye Agnihotri said in a news release May 3. Redford used the school announcements to deliver partisan attack speeches against her opponents to the children and adults present.

She warned them that a Wildrose government wouldn’t build anything. All parties labelled the attack on the Wildrose in the presence of children as shameful. “The premier seems content to campaign in front of schoolchildren on the taxpayers’ dime,” said Liberal Leader Raj Sherman. On Monday, Mason said it’s time the Tories stopped using children as political “props.” Redford said she doesn’t plan to stop delivering her message to audiences.

County still wants makeshift boat launch closed ATTRACTS PERSISTENT LITTERING AND TRAFFIC PROBLEMS

HALF MOON BAY and washrooms rather than remove a launch from the lake, where access is already a recurring problem. Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood said no decision has been made yet on what to do with the boat launch. “We need to work with our local communities to investigate what’s possible,” said Wood. Also being reviewed is an offer by a local landowner to sell nearby land to expand the boat launch site. But before discussions go any further on the issue, the county needs to know where the minister stands. Under the Municipal Government Act, the road can’t be closed unless the minister gives his approval prior to second reading of a closure bylaw. “Administration believes that the

Grass fire on central Alberta reserve came close to townsite BY THE CANADIAN PRESS HOBBEMA — Fire officials are investigating a large grass fire on a central Alberta reserve that came close to a townsite. The blaze overnight Monday burned through a large swath of land and destroyed at least one home northeast of Hobbema. Other houses were in danger and a

number of people were forced to leave. No injuries were reported. One fire official said the flames moved quickly. Fire departments from Wetaskiwin, Lacombe and Ponoka were called in to help crews from the four bands in the Hobbema area. A number of fire bans have been ordered throughout much of the province because of dry conditions.

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Red Deer County wants to know if the province’s transportation minister will support closing a controversial makeshift boat launch near Half Moon Bay. Residents in the summer village are lobbying the county to close off a portion of Range Road 21 just west of the Town of Sylvan Lake to vehicle traffic because of persistent littering and traffic problems. The road ends at Sylvan Lake and has become a popular unofficial boat launch that draws dozens of vehicles on a prime boating day. Not all want to see the spot closed. At a county public hearing in March, Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson expressed concern that barricading the road would simply push vehicles to other boat launch sites nearby. Lacombe County Reeve Ken Wigmore suggested a better option would be upgrading the site with parking

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Is Trudeau a real threat? A perplexed reader asks why the ruling Conservatives are trying so hard to take Justin Trudeau down. Should they not just let the Liberals and the NDP kill each other off? What exactly is it about Trudeau that has the ruling party so rattled? The answer begins but does CHANTAL not end with the polls that HÉBERT report a big boost in Liberal fortunes. If hitting the ground running in voting intentions was an omen of electoral success, Michael Ignatieff would be prime minister. Thomas Mulcair’s leadership victory last year was also followed by an improvement in the NDP’s standing in the polls. There is a difference: Ignatieff, Mulcair and Stéphane Dion before them initially turned their party into the main receptacle for opposition votes.

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But Trudeau is also eating aggressively into Conservative support. The main Conservative concern is that more may be at play here than a run-of-the-mill political honeymoon. Harper strategists have become masters at retail politics. When they look at their electoral holdings they can see a number of markets where they are vulnerable to a Trudeau-led Liberal party. Near the top of that list are a dozen or so Conservative ridings that are home to sizeable francophone communities. It is hard to think of a constituency within which the Liberal leader’s last name resonates more loudly than the francophone minorities who live outside Quebec. Within those communities, Pierre Trudeau’s Official Languages Act and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are landmark policies that are credited for an unprecedented expansion of minority-language rights across the country. If there is to be a Trudeau-led recovery outside Quebec, formerly Liberal ridings such as Ontario’s Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, New Brunswick’s Madawaska-Restigouche and Manitoba’s Saint Boniface, to name just three,

should be among the first to return to the fold. Harper will need to do more than attacks ads to hang on to such seats in 2015. In the immediate, the prime minister faces two calls that could impact his re-election prospects in minority francophone territory. The first has to do with the upcoming cabinet shuffle. On James Moore’s watch as heritage minister, there have been no major flare-ups on the language front and a fragile peace has broken out between the government and the cultural community. Moore has held the fort since before the last election. He may be due for a change. But the last thing Harper needs is a bull in the culture/official languages china shop between now and 2015. And then with a Conservative convention scheduled for next month, the usual series of anti-CBC resolutions has found its way to party headquarters. That comes at a time when party strategists have been looking for red meat to throw at a somewhat restless base. But to go after the CBC is also to go after its French-language counterpart. Radio-Canada is an essential part of

the cultural food chain of the country’s francophone minorities. Much as they often rue its Montreal-centric content, few French-speaking voters outside Quebec would want to do without some or all the services of the public broadcaster. As it happens, Premier Pauline Marois has just handed Harper a fresh argument to avoid giving in to the antiCBC lobby within his party. In Quebec, every inch of ground that Radio-Canada gives up as a result of funding cuts is taken up by Quebecor, Pierre-Karl Péladeau’s media empire. Marois has just appointed the media mogul to the chairmanship of HydroQuébec. Some suggest that is the first step towards a political career and a future run for the PQ leadership. The notion of giving a fellow PQ traveller an even greater sway over Quebec’s French-language media scene by reducing Radio-Canada’s presence would weigh on the mind of any unity-conscious prime minister, let alone one who needs to stay on the good side of the francophone voters elsewhere in Canada who could determine the fate of a dozen of his MPs in 2015. Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

No need for wards in Red Deer A ward system for our small city? What a joke! Surely our city councillors are each fully capable of making decisions based on the needs of the whole of Red Deer city. That’s one reason why they get our vote. To expect them to only represent one little corner of the city is naive and impractical. So far, I have not heard even one solid reason for holding a plebiscite on a ward system. It all sounds like sour grapes and a need to feel like we are really a big powerful city. What I love about Red Deer is a strong agricultural presence and a small-town feel — it’s perfect. The ward system discussion has no practical significance for our city at this point in its history. Perhaps we can have a sensible discussion on this topic in about 20 years. In the meantime, council is hired to make decisions. Let them. Jim Swan Red Deer

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Fashion turns kids into sex objects It’s a scorching hot July weekend in Central Alberta and the family decides to leap into the cooling waters of Sylvan Lake. But what to wear at the beach? Worse yet, their four-year-old daughter has outgrown her bathing suit, so what to do? Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow has the perfect solution — buy the child a bikini over her website GOOP. The website features a girls’ line of swimwear that includes bikinis for four-year-olds. Or, if your child is few years older, go to the website of British model and actress RICK Elizabeth Hurley that feaZEMANEK tures a swimwear collection aimed at eight- to 13-year-old girls. One of her items is a leopard-print Mini Cha Cha Bikini, which is described as “great for girls who want to look grown up.” It’s modelled on her website by a blonde child, posed in a suggestive manner, with her hands on her hips. In today’s endless battle against child pornogra-

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phy, society must question the revealing swimwear offered by two high-profile women. They are adding more powder to the keg despite their claims they are doing absolutely nothing wrong. They are throwing out the bait for pedophiles. Paltrow, 1998 Academy Award winner for best actress in Shakespeare in Love, has come under “a firestorm” for her revealing bikini lines for children, but dismisses the comments as “absurd.” Critics counter that this is another case of young girls being sexualized for profit. The bikinis for four-year-olds are selling for $45 each and are covered in ruffles on the top and bottom. The outfits come in sizes for girls aged four, six and eight. Organizations battling child abuse say Paltrow is sexualizing children. “Scaled down versions of women’s clothing that are intended to arouse sexual interest are not appropriate for young girls,” said Kristan Dooley, managing director of Women’s Forum Australia. Paltrow also offers any moms who are a fan of the kiddy design a black bikini to match that of their four-year-olds’, or visa versa. Quite the fashion statement on the beach. Claudia Knights, director of the children’s charity Kidscape, said the organization is strongly opposed

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to the “sexualization of children and of childhood.” “The dangers have been discussed at length, so it is a great pity such trends continue and that they carry celebrity endorsement,” said Knights. In defence of Paltrow, a spokesperson for the bikini line dismisses the uproar as “absurd.” “Two-piece bathing suits have been worn by young girls for decades,” the person said. That may be the case. But they have never been marketed as bikinis. A Google check on Paltrow’s child bikini lines reveals questionable attire the spokesperson dismisses as mere two-piece bathing suits. Enter Elizabeth Hurley whose leopard-print Mini Cha Cha Bikini was modelled by a blonde child on the website with both hands placed on her hips. Children portrayed in such a suggestive manner, and available to millions viewing the Internet, is counter-productive to the war against child pornography. Children must rely on reasonable adults to bring this disease of child pornography under control. Designing and selling questionable outfits on the Internet is at best counterproductive and at worst insidious. Rick Zemanek is a former Advocate editor.

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Flood fears trigger wave of evacuations FLOOD-PLAGUED FIRST NATIONS SHOULD BE MOVED TO HIGHER GROUND: ONTARIO MPP BY THE CANADIAN PRESS First Nations communities threatened by rising waters each spring should be moved off flood plains once and for all, a member of the Ontario legislature said Tuesday after flood fears triggered another wave of evacuations in the province. “For years, we’ve been spending a lot of money moving people, flying them out every time there’s a flood,” said New Democrat Gilles Bisson, whose riding includes the flood-plagued James Bay region. “It just seems to me that if we just keep on evacuating every spring, and every summer, we repair the damages from each flood, we’re just spending literally millions of dollars every year and not really finding a longerterm solution as far as permanency goes for those communities,” he said. Instead, the provincial and federal governments should figure out a way to move residents to higher ground over time, like they did years ago in Timmins, Ont., Bisson said. The suggestion came a day after hundreds more residents

were flown out of the Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario, which is about 500 kilometres north of Timmins, the closest urban centre. Roughly 900 people — nearly two thirds of the remote reserve’s population of about 1,500 — have been evacuated as a precaution since the First Nation declared an emergency last week, Emergency Management Ontario said. Evacuees are being housed in Cornwall, Thunder Bay and other communities. About 160 vulnerable residents in Moosonee have been taken to Sudbury, while officials continue to monitor water levels in the troubled First Nation of Attawapiskat, which is also under a state of emergency. Heavy snowfall followed by a rapid melt overwhelmed infrastructure in both Attawapiskat and Kashechewan last week, sending sewage into homes, schools and Attawapiskat’s lone hospital. Both the provincial and federal representatives for the area have said they expect the cleanup to be costly. As concerns over rising waters grow in Ontario, officials in the Prairie provinces said flood risks there appeared to be waning.

The Manitoba government’s latest dispatch said the threat was receding in many areas but there could be still be flooding to agricultural lands near parts of the Assiniboine River. A flood warning was issued Monday for a stretch of the river from St-Lazare to Brandon, while the area from St-Lazare to Milwood was under a flood watch, meaning the water was approaching the banks but had yet to overflow. And water watchers in Saskatchewan were keeping an eye on rising lake levels, but in some areas the worst of the flood threat has passed. Emergency management officials said Tuesday the late snow melt has kept water levels in the Qu’Appelle River system and some lakes lower than originally predicted, though there could still be localized flooding. Thirteen communities in the province remained under states of emergency because of flooding. A spokeswoman for Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt would only say that federal officials continue to “invest in and work with First Nations to ensure the health and safety of their communities.”

OTTAWA — Contraband tobacco is still a big problem in Canada, says a group partly funded by businesses that make or sell cigarettes. Despite new powers given police to crack down on contraband dealers, sales of bootleg smokes are on the rise in Atlantic Canada, the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco said Tuesday at an Ottawa news conference. The coalition said criminal organizations in Ontario and Quebec have also adapted to new laws designed to curb the problem. “The Canadian, Ontario and Quebec governments have all given police new powers to investigate and charge those that traffic in the trade,” said coalition spokesman Gary Grant. “But the illegal cigarette industry continues to evolve to compensate.” The coalition, which is backed by convenience stores, retailers, tobacco manufacturers and growers, among others, says it’s awaiting an extensive anti-contraband report from the RCMP. That report, reviewing the state of contraband since 2008, was expected to be released by the end of last year. In the absence of concrete data from the Mounties, however, the coalition said contraband smuggling and production is on the rise in the Atlantic provinces, while some reductions have been seen in Quebec. “We use our sources and all our colleagues (to gather information), including the RCMP, which are still effective in providing statistics,” said Grant. A Senate committee will review legislation Wednesday, which was introduced by the Conservatives in March, to toughen penalties for selling contraband tobacco. Bill S-16 would set mandatory minimum sentences for anyone convicted of trafficking in contraband tobacco under a new Criminal Code offence. If it becomes law, it would also create a new, 50-member, RCMP anti-contraband force. The aim of the force, is to have a “measurable impact” on reducing contraband tobacco and combating organized crime networks, the government said when the legislation was introduced. The maximum penalty for a first offence would be six months imprisonment for a summary conviction and up to five years for an indictable offence. But police need even more powers to combat the contraband trade, said Grant. The coalition also urged all levels of government to find ways of co-operating with First Nation communities to tackle the problem, accusing “criminals” in aboriginal communities of harming their own people. Critics, however, say the proposed law has nothing to do with preventing health problems related to smoking and everything to do with the revenue lost by businesses and governments through the contraband trade.

Minister miffed that head archivist billed taxpayers for Spanish lessons BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The head of Library and Archives Canada has landed in agua caliente — hot water — after billing taxpayers almost $4,500 for personal Spanish lessons. Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore says he intends to speak “very soon” to Daniel Caron about the inappropriate spending. Moore says Caron’s spending on Spanish lessons is outside Library and Archives Canada’s mandate to preserve the country’s documentary heritage. The issue arose after QMI Agency reported that Caron spent $4,482 in 2011-12 to learn Spanish. He also signed up for another

$10,000 worth of lessons, which were contracted for the following two years, but Library and Archives says no further money was spent helping Caron brush up on his espanol. “Spending at Library and Archives Canada must be directed at serving Canadians, not serving one’s self,” Moore told the Commons on Tuesday. However, a Library and Archives spokesman said the language lessons “are fully compliant with all of the established contracting policies and guidelines.” Richard Provencher said Caron took the lessons in a bid “to achieve a basic level of Spanish for several international conferences, ” including the Forum of National Archivists, which took place in Spain and of which Caron is chairman.

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Toews denies charge that government muzzled Mountie BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Opposition leader in the Senate says an alleged attempt by the RCMP to prevent a British Columbia Mountie from testifying at a committee may amount to serious interference with the Senate’s ability to carry out its responsibilities. In a question of privilege put to the upper chamber Tuesday, Liberal Sen. James Cowan said Canadians “should not be fearful of telling the truth before us.” Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella is expected to rule on the matter today. But Public Safety Minister Vic Toews denied the allegation. The controversy was sparked by claims that Cpl. Roland Beaulieu, currently on stress leave from the national police force, was discouraged from appearing before a committee Monday studying a bill that would give RCMP managers more power to deal with disciplinary issues. The Mounted Police Professional Association of Canada, which represents many regular and civilian Mounties, says the RCMP told Beaulieu if he was well enough to go to Ottawa to testify, he should

‘THEY DIDN’T SEEM TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH HIM GOING TO OTHER LOCATIONS FOR OTHER REASONS. I JUST FIND THE TIMING SUSPECT, LET’S PUT IT THAT WAY.’ — ROB CREASSER

be fit enough to work. Rob Creasser, a former RCMP officer and spokesman for the association, said the force had not previously objected to Beaulieu travelling outside his district of duty. “They didn’t seem to have problems with him going to other locations for other reasons,” Creasser said. “I just find the timing suspect, let’s put it that way.” Beaulieu, who is involved with the professional association, did not go to Ottawa — though another representative of the group did testify at the Senate’s national security and defence committee. During the House of Commons question period Tuesday, NDP public safety critic Randall Garrison accused the government of silencing Beaulieu. “What is this minister afraid of?” Garrison asked. “Why is he muzzling RCMP officers who want to speak out on the reform of their

organization?” Some RCMP members and the NDP oppose the bill intended to modernize the force, saying it would give the commissioner too much unchecked power over rankand-file officers. Toews said Beaulieu “indicated that he wanted to testify, and there was nothing stopping that officer from testifying.” The RCMP had no comment on the matter Tuesday. In his remarks to colleagues, Cowan said witnesses “who wish to appear before us should not be subject to intimidation.” Cowan said he found it ironic that the senators would soon be studying another bill involving the police force, dealing with witness protection and safeguards for those who testify in courts of law. “But what about Canadians who would like to testify before Parliament, is there to be no protection for them?”

Canada has second-highest rate of first-day infant deaths in industrialized world: report

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who do not survive their first 24 hours on earth, she said. But Smylie said some of Canada’s results may also be attributable to its scientific advancements. Physicians in the U.S. and Canada have a wide range of technology at their disposal to bring infants into the world before they’ve reached full term, she said. Since all live births are counted in most countries’ mortality data, she said the number of premature births — induced or otherwise — may have an impact on the overall figures for developed nations. “Some of the technologies in advanced maternity care, particularly when you’re speaking of multiples (births), you might actually have 23 or 22 weekers born alive,

but their mortality rate is very high,” she said. In a 2012 report on infant mortality, the Conference Board of Canada also suggested advancements in fertility treatments that result in more multiple, high-risk births may also be driving Canada’s overall numbers higher. Still, the board report concluded Canada falls well below other comparable countries, including fellow members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. “The fact that Canada does not seem able to break below the rate of five deaths per 1,000 live births, while 14 peer countries already have, suggests that further attention must be paid to better understanding international differences in infant mortality rates

— whether they are due to methodological or socio-economic factors, or both,” the report said. While Canada’s numbers may seem elevated compared to their industrialized peers, Save the Children said they account for just a fraction of all first-day infant deaths. Developed nations account for less than two per cent of the global total, adding most of the countries with high numbers are located in subsaharan Africa. Somalia had the highest first-day mortality rate with 18 of every 1,000 babies dying within their first 24 hours.

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Alberta diploma exams to be fully online by 2017: education minister BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta students will be able to write their diploma exams online starting next year. Education Minister Jeff Johnson says the government is going electronic to give students more flexibility when taking tests. He says it will also allow more students to write the exams. A pilot project, including the use of an online system and digital marking, is to begin in the fall of 2014. The plan is to have all diploma exams offered online by 2017. Students will still have the option to write their tests using pen and paper.

Alberta NDP call for release of energy pipeline safety report EDMONTON — The Alberta New Democrats say it is time for the province to release its report on the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines in the province. NDP environment critic Rachel Notley says the report must be made public and she released documents that suggest the province is requiring fewer inspections of new pipelines. Alberta Energy ordered the safety report last summer following three oil pipeline spills, including a leak that polluted part of the pristine Red Deer River. A Calgary firm completed the technical report last fall and presented the findings to the government. Alberta Energy then sent the report to the Energy Resources Conservation Board for a review that was to be complete by March 31. Alberta has more than 400,000 kilometres of provincially regulated oil and natural gas pipelines, many of them up to 40 or 50 years old.

Alberta introduces Children First law to strengthen rules EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation for wide-ranging changes to assist children. Human Services Minister Dave Hancock says the Children First Act will develop a Children’s Charter to ensure that government policy puts youngsters first. The act will also encourage police, schools, and social agencies to share information to assist kids in need. There will also be a review of policies government-wide as they relate to children. There will be amendments to other laws to, among other changes, better protect children from sexual exploitation. The mandate of the Child and Youth Advocate will also be strengthened.

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Babies born in Canada have a surprisingly high likelihood of dying on the day of their birth, a new study suggested Tuesday. A report from international aid organization Save the Children assessed infant mortality data from 176 countries worldwide, focusing specifically on how many newborns are able to survive beyond their first day out of the womb. The report said Canada had the second-highest rate of first-day infant mortality in the industrialized world, with roughly 900 babies — or 2.4 per 1,000 births — ending in early tragedy. Only the United States posted a higher number of babies who die within their first 24 hours on earth, with 11,300 or 2.6 per 1,000 births. Switzerland rounded out the top three with 2.2 first-day deaths per 1,000 births, Save the Children said, noting the three countries fell well short of the nations that boast a first-day mortality rate of just 0.5. Cyprus, Estonia, Iceland, Luxembourg, Singapore and Sweden all boast that distinction, the report said. Experts said Canada’s poor results come as little surprise, noting infant mortality rate has been an issue of increasing concern for the past several years. Dr. Janet Smylie, a physician in the department of family and community medicine at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital, said Canada’s infant mortality rate — or number of babies who die within their first year of life — has averaged around five per 1,000 births for the past decade. Smylie said that number is driven higher by the mortality rate for aboriginal infants, adding some First Nations populations register mortality rates of up to four times the national average. “At the root of it is a distribution problem,” Smylie said in a telephone interview. “We’re an affluent country, but at a systems level we’re still not distributing all of our health and social resources equally to all groups.” Smylie said the social imbalance that sees aboriginals struggling with higher than average levels of poverty is compounded by the country’s geography. Canada’s vast size ensures that people living in remote northern communities often have to travel dozens, even hundreds, of kilometres to receive proper maternity care, Smylie said. Such factors drive up infant mortality within the first year and by extension those infants

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Women rescued after held for years CLEVELAND POLICE FACE QUESTIONS AFTER GOING TO HOUSE MULTIPLE TIMES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND — One neighbour says a naked woman was seen crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard of the house a few years ago. Another heard pounding on the home’s doors and noticed plastic bags over the windows. Both times, police showed up but never went inside, neighbours say. Police also paid a brief visit to the house in 2004. Now, after three women who vanished a decade ago were found captive at the peeling, rundown house Monday, Cleveland police are facing questions for the second time in four years about their handling of missing-person cases and are conducting an internal review to see if they overlooked anything. City Safety Director Martin Flask said Tuesday that investigators had no record of anyone calling about criminal activity at the house but were still checking police, fire and emergency databases. The three women were rescued after one of them kicked out the bottom portion of a locked screen door and used a neighbour’s telephone to call 911. “Help me. I’m Amanda Berry,” she breathlessly told a dispatcher in a call that exhilarated and astonished much of the city. “I’ve been kidnapped and I’ve been missing for 10 years and I’m, I’m here, I’m free now.” Berry, 27, Michelle Knight, 32, and Gina DeJesus, about 23, had apparently been held captive in the house since their teens or early 20s, said Police Chief Michael McGrath. Three brothers, ages 50 to 54, were arrested. One of them, former school bus driver Ariel Castro, owned the home, situated in a poor neighbourhood dotted with boarded-up houses just south of downtown Cleveland. No immediate charges were filed. A 6-year-old girl believed to be Berry’s daughter was also found in the home, said Deputy Police Chief Ed Tomba. He would not say who the father was. The women were reported by police to be in good health and were reunited with family members but remained in seclusion. “Prayers have finally been answered. The nightmare is over,” said Stephen Anthony, head of the FBI in Cleveland. “These three young ladies have provided us with the ultimate definition of survival and perseverance. The healing can now begin.” He added: “Words can’t describe the emotions being felt by all. Yes, law enforcement professionals do cry.” Police would not say how the women were taken captive or how they were hidden in the same neighbourhood where they vanished. Investigators also would not say whether they were kept in restraints inside the house or sexually assaulted. Four years ago, in another poverty-stricken part of town, Cleveland’s police force was heavily criticized following the discovery of 11 bodies in the home and backyard of Anthony Sowell, who was later convicted of murder and sentenced to death. The victims’ families in the Sowell case accused police of failing to properly investigate the disappearances because most of the women were addicted to drugs and poor. For months, the stench of death hung over the house, but it was blamed on a sausage factory next door. In the wake of public outrage over the killings, a panel formed by the mayor recommended an overhaul of the city’s handling of missing-person and sex crime investigations. This time, two neighbours said they called police

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Sheriff deputies stand outside a house in Cleveland Tuesday, the day after three women who vanished a decade ago were found there. Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, who went missing separately about a decade ago, were found in the home just south of downtown Cleveland and likely had been tied up during years of captivity, said police, who arrested three brothers. to the Castro house on separate occasions. Elsie Cintron, who lives three houses away, said her daughter once saw a naked woman crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard several years ago and called police. “But they didn’t take it seriously,” she said. Another neighbour, Israel Lugo, said he heard pounding on some of the doors of the house in November 2011. Lugo said officers knocked on the front door, but no one answered. “They walked to side of the house and then left,” he said. Neighbours also said they would see Castro sometimes walking a little girl to a neighbourhood playground. And Cintron said she once saw a little girl looking out of the attic window of the house. “Everyone in the neighbourhood did what they had to do,” said Lupe Collins, who is close to relatives of the women. “The police didn’t do their job.” Police did go to the house twice in the past 15 years, but not in connection with the women’s disappearance, officials said. In 2000, before the women vanished, Castro re-

ported a fight in the street, but no arrests were made, Flask said. In 2004, officers went to the home after child welfare officials alerted them that Castro had apparently left a child unattended on a bus, Flask said. No one answered the door, according to Flask. Ultimately, police determined there was no criminal intent on his part, he said. On Tuesday, a sign hung on a fence decorated with dozens of balloons outside the home of DeJesus’ parents read “Welcome Home Gina.” Her aunt Sandra Ruiz told reporters that her niece had an emotional reunion with family members. “She recognized everyone,” Ruiz said, who asked that the family be given space. “Those girls, those women are so strong,” she said. “What we’ve done in 10 years is nothing compared to what those women have done in 10 years to survive.” Many of the women’s loved ones and friends had held out hope of seeing them again, holding candlelight vigils and tacking missing posters on streetlights.

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Assad warns Israel in wake of airstrikes Philippine volcano BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIRUT — In his first response to Israel’s weekend airstrikes, President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that Syria is capable of facing Israel, but stopped short of threatening retaliation for the strikes near the Syrian capital of Damascus. Assad spoke after a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, who paid an unexpected visit to Damascus. Iran, one of Syria’s closest allies, and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia allied with both Assad and Tehran, have become increasingly involved in Syria’s civil war, supporting the regime with fighters, military advisers and weapons. Syria and Hezbollah have been key to Iran’s expansion of influence into the Arab world, and a collapse of the Assad regime would be a major blow to Tehran. “We are fully confident that Syria will emerge victorious from the crisis,” Salehi said about the more than 2-year-old battle between fighters loyal to Assad and rebels trying to oust him. Israel’s airstrikes on Friday and Sunday put Syria and Iran in a difficult position because if they retaliated, they would run the risk of drawing Israel’s powerful army into the war. At the same time, inaction further weakens Assad’s already shaky claims to being the

leader of the Arab world’s hardline, anti-Israeli camp. Israel has not formally acknowledged the strikes, but Israeli officials have said they targeted shipments of advanced Iranian weapons possibly bound for Hezbollah. The officials have said the aim was to deprive Hezbollah of weapons that could someday be used against Israel, not to raise tensions with Syria. Israel has largely stayed on the sidelines since the uprising against Assad, which erupted in March 2011, turned into an armed insurgency and finally a civil war. But on Tuesday, Assad accused Israel of supporting “terrorists” — the Syrian government’s name for the anti-regime rebels — and boasted that Syria was “capable of facing Israel’s ventures.” He did not say what action he would take, if any. Salehi adopted a slightly harsher tone, saying that “it is time to deter the Israeli occupiers from carrying out these aggressions against the peoples of the region.” He also stopped short of threatening retaliation. Later Tuesday, Internet companies reported Syria was experiencing an outage similar to a two-day blackout last fall. Syrian authorities have cut phone and Internet service in select areas in the past to disrupt rebel communications when regime forces are

NIGERIA BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Co-ordinated attacks by Islamic extremists armed with heavy machine-guns killed at least 42 people in northeast Nigeria, authorities said Tuesday, the latest in a string of increasingly bloody attacks threatening peace in Africa’s most populous nation. The attack struck multiple locations in the hardhit town of Bama in Nigeria’s Borno state, where shootings and bombings have continued unstopped since an insurgency began there in 2010. Fighters raided a federal prison during their assault as well,

conducting major operations. The companies said Syria’s networks appeared to go offline about 9 p.m. (1900 GMT). Meanwhile, the United States and Russia, another Syria ally, said they’ll convene a new international conference later this month to build on a transition plan they set out last year in Geneva. Speaking in Moscow after his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the plan should be a roadmap for peace and not just a “piece of paper.” The goal is still to bring the Assad regime and representatives from the opposition together for talks on setting up an interim government, Kerry said. The Geneva plan, which never gained traction, allowed each side to veto candidates it found unacceptable. In Syria, meanwhile, rebels detained four U.N. peacekeepers on Tuesday near the frontier with the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, raising tensions just two days after the most recent Israeli airstrike. The abduction was the second such incident in the area in two months. It exposed the vulnerability of the U.N. peacekeeping mission during the Syrian civil war and sent a worrisome signal to Syria’s neighbours — including Israel — about the ensuing lawlessness along their shared frontiers.

freeing 105 inmates in another mass prison break to hit the country, officials said. What exactly happened in the attack remains unclear, though military spokesman Lt. Col. Sagir Musa said some 200 fighters in buses and pickup trucks mounted with machine-guns attacked the barracks of the 202 Battalion of Nigeria’s beleaguered army. Musa said two soldiers died in the attack, while some 10 insurgents died. However, the military routinely downplays their casualties in such assaults. “They came in army uniform pretending to be soldiers but were able to detect them,” Musa said. The attackers struck the federal prison, killing 14 guards there, Musa said. They also attacked and razed a police station, a police barracks, a magistrate’s court and local government offices, the lieutenant colonel said.

kills five climbers BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MANILA, Philippines — One of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes rumbled to life Tuesday, spewing room-sized rocks toward nearly 30 surprised climbers, killing five and injuring others that had to be fetched with rescue helicopters and rope. The climbers and their Filipino guides had spent the night camping in two groups before setting out at daybreak for the crater of Mayon volcano when the sudden explosion of rocks, ash and plumes of smokes jolted the picturesque mountain, guide Kenneth Jesalva told ABS-CBN TV network by cellphone. He said rocks “as big as a living room” came raining down, killing and injuring members of his group, some of whom were in critical condition. Jesalva said he rushed back to the base camp at 914 metres (3,000 feet) to call for help. Among the dead were three Germans and their Filipino guide, said Albay provincial Gov. Joey Salceda. Another foreigner was presumed dead, but Salceda said everyone else on the mountain was accounted for by midday. Eight people were injured, and Salceda said the others were being brought down the mountain. Ash clouds have cleared over the volcano, which was quiet later in the morning. “The injured are all foreigners ... they cannot walk. If you can imagine, the boulders there are as big as cars. Some of them slid and rolled down. We will rappel the rescue team, and we will rappel them up again,” he said from Legazpi, the provincial capital at the foothill of the mountain. An Austrian mountaineer and two Spaniards were rescued with small bruises, he said. Tuesday’s eruption was normal for the restive Mayon, said Renato Solidum, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The 2,460-meter (8,070-foot) mountain about 340 kilometres (212 miles) southeast of Manila has erupted about 40 times during the last 400 years. In 2010, thousands of residents moved to temporary shelters when the volcano ejected ash up to 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the crater. Solidum said no alert was raised after the latest eruption and no evacuation was being planned. Climbers are not allowed when an alert is up, and the recent calm may have encouraged this week’s trek. However, Solidum said that even with no alert raised, the immediate zone around the volcano is supposed to be a no-go area because of the risk of a sudden eruption. Salceda said he would enforce a ban on climbers. Despite the risks, Mayon and its near-perfect cone is a favourite spot for volcano watchers.

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Brazilian to head WTO GENEVA — The World Trade Organization has settled on Roberto Azevedo of Brazil, a well-known diplomat and consummate insider, to serve as its director-general for the next four years, officials said Tuesday. Azevedo won by positioning himself as someone who could turn around — even heal — the organization as it struggles for relevancy in global trade negotiations. Under WTO rules, a meeting of member-nations must be convened no later than May 31 to formally appoint Azevedo. Azevedo is to take over the organization on Sept. 1 from Pascal Lamy of France, who has been the director-general for eight years.

Molson Coors roots for Canuck teams MONTREAL — Molson Coors is rooting for Canada’s NHL hockey teams to come from behind and go deep in the playoffs in order to spur beer consumption. “The longer the Canadian teams stay in the playoffs the happier we’ll be,” CEO Peter Swinburn said in an interview Tuesday after releasing disappointing firstquarter results. The NHL sponsor has already endured the ill effect on sales from the 113-day lockout that ended in January. An early end to the season for the Canadian teams could cap the challenging year. Although four Canadian teams made this year’s playoffs, only one is guaranteed to make it to the next round. The Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs are trailing in their series. So are the Montreal Canadiens, but they face the Ottawa Senators, guaranteeing at least one Canadian team a little more ice time. The brewer reported weaker than expected results Tuesday as its net profit plummeted in the first quarter. — The Canadian Press

Terry Warke, left, and Patrick Malkin meet outside the former Metropolitan Hardware Store on Little Gaetz Ave. in Red Deer. Built in the 1930s, the building is to be developed into either a restaurant or retail business, with condos on the second floor.

Downtown historic building to get facelift STOREFRONT, CONDOS PLANNED AT LITTLE GAETZ SITE BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Another historic building in downtown Red Deer is slated for a facelift and a repurposing. Sunworks owners Paul Harris and Terry Warke, and two other partners, have purchased the two-storey red brick building that most recently housed the Loonie Lane store at 4915 Little Gaetz Ave. (50th Avenue) Along with One Eleven Grill owners Patrick Malkin and Mahziar Peyrow, Harris and Warke plan to renovate the 1938 structure that was originally built to house the Metropolitan department store downstairs and office space upstairs. Their goal is to create six condos on the second floor and space for a restaurant or retail business at street level. They also plan to give the building more of a 1930s front. This will entail adding

wrought iron faux balcony railings below the upper windows, and replacing the awning with one with more of a vintage look. The only aspect of the renovation that won’t harken back to the pre-war era is a roof-top deck, which the partners are planning to landscape with a container garden to give the condo owners some outdoor space. Harris, who doesn’t yet know the project’s final budget, said plans must still go before the city’s municipal planning commission for approval. But he hopes for a summer construction start on the condos, which will include some one-bedroom and bachelor units. He anticipates the residences and building’s exterior renovation will be completed by the end of the year. The configuration of the downstairs space will take longer to develop. It will hang on which kind of business is interested in moving in, said Harris, who’s open to the idea of a store or food services

operation. He promised, “It won’t be office space.” The building became a surplus store in the 1960s, then was the site of North Star Sports before becoming a dollar store. Harris said he and Warke were approached about the purchase by the previous owner, who was impressed with their other downtown rejuvenation projects. The partners pushed the redevelopment of several buildings, including The Scott Block. Harris, a Red Deer city councillor, believes in the concept of keeping a downtown vibrant by ensuring that more people live there. He and Warke had previously revealed plans for a six-storey Swerve condo project for further north on Little Gaetz. But Harris indicated on Tuesday that the larger project is on hold until the economy strengthens. “It’s still not the right time,” he said. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Parkland reports Q1 profit Engineer builds Reduced costs and stronger-thanexpected performance by a newly acquired operating division helped Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX: PKI) overcome a sluggish commercial market in the first quarter of 2013. The Red Deer-based fuel supplier and reseller reported on Tuesday that it earned $30.5 million during the three months ended March 31 — a 74 per cent jump from the $17.5 million generated in the same period in 2012. Net earnings per basic share were 44 cents, up from 27 cents. Sales and operating revenues for the quarter reached $1.21 billion, a 14 per cent increase over the $1.06 billion from a year earlier, and total fuel volumes were up 29 per cent — to 1.40 billion litres from 1.09 billion litres — despite reduced volumes for both retail and commercial fuel. This was due to Parkland Fuel’s ac-

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BRIEFS Newcap to keep local stations The owner of Z98.9-FM and KG Country 95.5 in Red Deer and Q93.3 Country in Stettler plans to hang onto those radio stations. Newfoundland Capital Corp. announced in January that its subsidiary Newcap Inc. was looking at the possible sale of its western broadcasting assets, which includes 32 radio stations, six repeater licences and two television stations. But it said Friday that this process had come to an end, explaining that it was unable to reach an agreement at a value it considered appropriate. “We look forward to continued success in Alberta,” said Rob Steele, New-

quisition in February of Elbow River Marketing. “Refiners margins were strong year over year and Elbow River Marketing’s earnings surpassed our expectations in the first quarter with a stronger-thanexpected adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $5.2 million,” said Bob Espey, Parkland Fuel’s president and CEO. “Lower costs throughout our business also helped to offset continued weakness in Parkland commercial fuels’ business environment during the first quarter, which was especially pronounced in the West as drilling completions for natural gas were down 50 per cent compared to a year ago.” Parkland Fuel is Canada’s largest independent supplier and reseller of petroleum products.

new bridges for healthy eating BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

Nova Chemicals Corp. reported on Tuesday that it earned US$185 million on revenues of $1.25 billion during the first quarter of 2013. That represents a slight decrease from a profit of $188 million on revenues of $1.34 billion for the same period in 2012. The company said in a release that the decline was due primarily to a $22-million write-off incurred with respect to its early payout of a nearly $100-million debenture. The petrochemical company, whose operations include ethylene and polyethylene plants at Joffre, earned $336 million in operating profit from its olefins/polyolefins business unit — up from $305 million in the first quarter of 2012.

Engineer-turned-holistic-nutritionist Kristin Fraser believes food is mostly at the root of what ails us. Whether someone is suffering from diabetes, hypertension or depression, Fraser advocates trying a diet that’s low in sugar, processed fats, caffeine and alcohol, and high in natural “living foods,” including raw, leafy greens. Fraser, who has launched her own nutritional consulting, corporate wellness and healthy cooking business, Inner Glow Nutrition, learned from personal experience that it’s possible to eat your way to better health. She was working as a mechanical engineer in Red Deer when depression struck and Kristin Fraser became so debilitating, Fraser needed to take a leave of absence from work. Her boyfriend at the time suggested she see a nutritionist, who recommended a “cleanse” and other things that Fraser initially thought were “weird.” But it turned out that this altered diet and lifestyle (Fraser also started taking yoga classes) “totally changed my life.” The improvement was so acute that Fraser opted to learn more about nutrition by enrolling in a program at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2009. The 30-year-old also recently completed a sixmonth Natural Foods Chef Training program in New York City. With more and more people suffering from diabetes, obesity or intolerances to gluten or dairy products, Fraser believes society is getting “a huge wake-up call” about the effects of food on the body.

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Husky ready to assemble massive Liwan platform BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Husky Energy Inc. said Tuesday it’s getting ready to assemble its massive Liwan offshore platform in the South China sea, with natural gas expected to start flowing late this year or early next. “The Liwan gas project gets into the home stretch this year,” said CEO Asim Ghosh on a conference call with analysts. “Our next big milestone is just around the corner.” The 30,000-tonne, 41-metre-high above-sea structure is currently moving via barge to its final location 300 kilometres southeast of Hong Kong. In a few weeks, it will be installed to what’s called the central platform jacket, a 200-metre-high structure that’s attached to the sea bed. Ghosh used two Calgary landmarks to illustrate the enormity of the task at hand. “If you place the Palliser Hotel on top of the Calgary Tower, that’s about the physical size of what the finished structure will look like.” The gas will be sent 260 kilometres to be processed in an onshore gas plant and sold in mainland China. As of the end of the first quarter, Liwan was 85 per cent complete. Husky, majority owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka Shing, is developing the Liwan field alongside China National Offshore Oil Co. Also Tuesday, Husky said its first-quarter profit was down from a year ago as the price for its heavy crude oil came under pressure. The company said it earned $535 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, down from $591 million, or 60 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Revenues net of royalties were $5.6 billion, down from $5.77 billion. In the oilsands, the first 60,000-barrel-per-day phase of Husky’s steam-driven Sunrise project is about two-thirds complete. The $2.5-billion project, part of a joint venture with BP PLC, is slated for startup in 2014. Husky is also in the early stages of exploring an oil shale formation in the Northwest Territories called the Canol.

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NUTRITION: Free seminar Fraser plans to share her knowledge about holistic nutrition and food preparation at a free public seminar on Wednesday, May 15, at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer. To preregister for the 6 p.m. talk, call 403-314-2351. She can also be hired to consult with individuals and corporations. Her first client is Lacombe County — Fraser plans to discuss with staff how healthier food choices can alleviate stress and reduce incidents of illness. Fraser will offer healthy living cooking classes at several locations around Red Deer, and plans to run health retreats. Fraser also writes a regular column for the Advocate, appearing every second Thursday. For more information about her services, please visit www.innerglownutrition.ca. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

NOVA: Joffre margins dip However, the Joffre segment of this business unit experienced a decrease in margins during the quarter. A highlight of the three-month period was the approval by Nova’s board of directors for approximately $1 billion in funding for expansion of the company’s polyethylene facilities at Joffre. Work on this project has now begun.

Mastering time management Self-discipline requires a com- rants: business tasks greater than mitment to an established routine, 15 minutes, business tasks less and the self-control to maintain than 15 minutes, personal tasks the routine in order to achieve greater than 15 minutes, and peryour goals. sonal tasks less than 15 minutes. For many, self-disThen look at the busicipline sounds restricness and personal tasks tive, tedious and borin the “greater than ing. However, statistics 15 minutes” quadrant prove that the most to estimate the imporsuccessful people are tance or urgency to dethose who establish termine the priority. well-thought-out, writWhat becomes clear ten goals, and follow a is that the A1, A2, etc. disciplined system to tasks take priority. achieve them. Then estimate the time Mastering your time the A-list tasks will is all about practising take so you can schedself-discipline. For the ule your time. JOHN majority, this is not a This planning tool MACKENZIE natural state. will help you stay foThe truth is that we ACTION COACH cused, work on prioriall have the ability to ties each day and be prioritize and to conabsolutely realistic trol our own activities. Time man- about the remaining available agement is self-management. time you have available. There are numerous organizing Prioritize each day’s tasks the systems and tools to choose from: evening before. Before you make smart phones, diaries, calendars that first call, or answer your and daily planning sheets. How- emails, take five minutes to look ever, all these tools are useless over the list. unless you have the discipline to Using these simple systems will use them effectively. maximize personal productivity I prefer to use a calendar di- by at least 20 per cent. ary as my main planning tool. This Although technology has imworks well for me, as I coach not proved efficiency, it has also creonly in person but via Skype and ated unique issues. It’s so easy make use of many “go to” meeting to be distracted by the smallest sites and webinars at my desk. thing, most that are not urgent, However, I also use CRM (cus- and not important. There is that tomer relationship management) constant urge to look and respond software to manage my contacts to every little item, which can add and coaching appointments, which up to minutes and even hours of is synchronised with my PDA your business day. (personal digital assistant). This This is wasted time that doesn’t means I access this information contribute to your goals. when I am out of my office. As human beings, we prefer to The first step is to set aside un- do the things we like, or the things interrupted time to plan. that are the easiest to do. Many In a recent Action Coach news- business tasks are routine but letter article, Steve Brock high- necessary. We also procrastinate lighted a one-page planning tool doing the activities that we dislike for time management that will or that stretch our comfort zone. help identify and prioritize tasks. Best practices show that acDivide the page into four quad- complishing the most challenging

thing first — that task that hangs over your head — alleviates your stress and boosts energy and momentum. There is a big difference between being busy and being productive. Most business owners are very busy, but are they busy doing the right things? Are you performing in your role, and is your time spent taking you closer to your goals? Everyone in your business, including the owner, must have job descriptions. An organizational structure with key roles and areas of responsibility is crucial. Don’t interfere or take on another’s responsibilities unless circumstances require the owner/ manager level to be involved. Delegate to staff who have the appropriate skills. Being successful is hard work, so make efforts to create an environment that gives you the time to focus. Schedule uninterrupted desk time to create and review longterm goals and key strategies. Learn to say “No” nicely. This is often the most difficult word to use in business, but can be the most effective way to maximize your time. Evaluate requests in context of your own role in the business, or if the activity is going to help you achieve your goals. You have invested in your life roles and your business. Mastering your time is the foundation for achieving your goals in every aspect of your life — self-discipline is the price. ActionCoach is written by John MacKenzie of ActionCoach, which helps small- to medium-sized businesses and other organizations. He can be contacted at johnmackenzie@ actioncoach.com or by phone at 403340-0880.

WestJet reports ’best ever’ profit BUT STOCK DROPS ON NEW CAPACITY CONCERNS THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd.’s “best ever” quarterly earnings were overshadowed Tuesday by a major stock drop, as investors worried whether the carrier will be able to profitably fill its new capacity. Shares fell as much as 13 per cent to $21.45 on the Toronto Stock Exchange, but by early afternoon had recovered to $22.55, 8.8 per cent lower than the previous close. The airline posted a first-quarter profit Tuesday of $91.1 million, or 68 cents per share, during the first three months of 2013, up from $68.3 million, or 49 cents per share, in the same 2012

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period. The earnings beat the 63 cents per share analysts polled by Thomson Reuters had been expecting, while total revenue was up 8.6 per cent at $967.2 million from $891 million a year ago. However, the airline also reported Tuesday that its load factor — a measure of how full its planes are flying — fell 3.5 percentage points to 82.7 during April, compared to the same month a year earlier. WestJet said it expects to grow its system-wide capacity by between nine and 10 per cent during the second quarter, and by 7.5 to 8.5 per cent for all of 2013. “So investors are thinking, ‘Well, your load factor is falling, but you’ve got this huge amount of capacity growth. Are you going to be able to fill that capacity profitably?”’ said Robert Kokonis, president of aviation consulting firm AirTrav Inc. Kokonis, who believed the stock market reaction was overdone, said West-

Jet’s management has a proven track record, the Canadian economic outlook is good and the airline has partnerships with international carriers to bring more traffic. “This has created a bone fide buying opportunity because that team is taking this company in the right direction,” Kokonis said. Also Tuesday, WestJet said it has signed a deal to update its fleet by selling 10 of its oldest jets and replacing them with 10 newer ones. The airline said it has signed a deal to sell 10 of its oldest Boeing 737-700 aircraft to an unidentified buyer and agreed to buy 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2014 and 2015. The airline also deferred the delivery of five Boeing 737-700 aircraft from 2014 and 2015 to 2016 and 2017. “These agreements are part of our strategy to optimize and modernize our fleet mix, which will improve cost per avail-

able seat mile, while maintaining fleet flexibility going forward,” WestJet president and chief executive Gregg Saretsky said. In February, WestJet announced that its new WestJet Encore service will start in June with service from Calgary and Vancouver to Fort St. John, B.C., and from Calgary to Nanaimo, B.C. On Monday, Transport Canada granted WestJet an exemption to allow the airline to use a ratio of one flight attendant for every 50 passenger seats onboard an aircraft. Regulations currently require one flight attendant for every 40 passengers on board an aircraft. However, for certain aircraft configured with up to 50 passenger seats, only one flight attendant is required. Transport Canada said the exemption brings WestJet in line with other international standards.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 91.53 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 95.02 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.66 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.93 Cdn. National Railway . 101.49 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 129.71 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 80.52 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.41 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.40 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 34.54 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 47.55 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.96 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.97 General Motors Co. . . . . 31.65 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 16.30 Research in Motion. . . . . 14.93 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 40.20 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 43.42 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.13 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.97 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 49.46 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 75.29 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.01 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.19 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.47 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 12.60 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.60 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 58.64 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.83 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 22.87 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.80 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.39 First Quantum Minerals . 17.78 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 28.59 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.26 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.28 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 43.16 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.73

Teck Resources . . . . . . . 27.97 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 26.53 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 43.86 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 46.92 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 50.13 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 29.88 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 19.91 Canyon Services Group. 10.06 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.55 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.750 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.27 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.05 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.15 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 43.42 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 29.75 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 39.58 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.12 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.54 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.940 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.08 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.45 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.69 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.84 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.48 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 51.29 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 62.82 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 59.02 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.30 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.85 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.59 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 28.04 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 47.16 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 60.17 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.87 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 75.32 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 61.71 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 29.41 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.00

MARKETS CLOSE The Toronto Stock Market closed higher Tuesday despite falling commodity prices and disappointing earnings reports from several big-name companies, including food distributor George Weston Ltd., WestJet Airlines and Husky Energy. The S&P/TSX composite index was ahead by 10.19 points at 12,464.11, while the Canadian dollar climbed 0.24 of a cent to 99.51 cents US. Analyst Kash Pashootan of Raymond James said the resource-heavy TSX is struggling under the weight of dropping prices in oil, gold and copper. This downward trend in commodities, which has been around for at least the past two years, is likely to continue, he said. “We’re seeing a continuation of the slowdown in growth in the commodity space,” said Pashootan from Ottawa. The June contract for gold bullion fell $19.20 to US$1,448.80 an ounce as the gold sector led with the most declines on the TSX with a drop of 2.84 per cent. Nearly all companies in the sector weakened including Aginico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM), Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX). The July copper contract was down a penny at US$3.30 a pound, with the metals and mining sector falling by 0.43 per cent. Shares in Teck Resources were down by 0.11 per cent. Base metal miner First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) beat analysts expectations by two cents per share as it reported Monday earnings of $153.8 million or 32 cents per share on revenue of $901.2 million. Its shares were up by 1.19 per cent to $17.80. The June crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange faded 68 cents to US$95.58 a barrel. Meanwhile, Wall Street continued to see major gains, boosted by news that the Reserve Bank of Australia is lowering its official interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.75 per cent amid some signs the economy is weakening. The Dow Jones industrials closed up 87.31 at 15,056.20, the highest close on record. The S&P 500 also had a record close, advancing 8.46 points to 1,625.96 after climbing above 1,600 for the first time on Friday. The boost comes after more than 80 per cent of companies in the S&P 500 index have reported first-quarter earnings, and profits are at a record level. Of companies that have reported, nearly 70 per cent have beaten the expectations of Wall Street analysts for income, according to S&P Capital IQ data. The Nasdaq edged up 3.66 points to 3,396.63. The U.S. also reported that employers posted fewer job openings in March compared with February. The Labor Department said job openings fell 1.4 per cent to a seasonally adjusted 3.8 million jobs. Total hiring declined 4.3 per cent to 4.3 million. In earnings news, Canada’s second-largest airline reported its “best ever” quarter but left investors worried whether the carrier will be able to profitably fill its new capacity, sending its stocks down 7.48 per cent to $22.87. WestJet earned $91.1 million or 68 cents per share in its latest quarter, up from $68.3 million or 49 cents per share in the same 2012 period. However, the airline said its load factor — a measure of how full its planes are flying — fell 3.5 percentage points to 82.7 during April, compared to the same month a year earlier. Food processor and distributor giant George Weston Ltd. (TSX:WN) reported an almost 34 per cent increase in is first-quarter net earnings, due to foreign currency translation and amendments to its defined benefit pension plan among other things. However, the company’s adjusted earnings missed analyst expectations by two cents per share and the stock closed up only slightly by 16 cents to $81.24. Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) shares were down 19 cents to $29.73 after it reported its first-quarter profit was down from a year ago, as the price for its heavy crude oil came under pressure. The company said it earned $535 million or 54 cents per diluted share, down from $591 million or 60 cents per diluted share a year ago. The only major Canadian data report on Wednesday is the release of April housing starts, which is anticipated to come in at 175,000 — the same rate as for March. Pashootan said markets are also watching for the latest GDP numbers due out of China this week, which may indicate how the world’s secondlargest economy is doing. If the reports are positive, it will likely drive up commodities. But if, as expected, they indicate a continuing

slowdown, that will maintain a damper on prices. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Tuesday: Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,464.11 up 10.19 points TSX Venture Exchange — 961.42 down 5.96 points TSX 60 — 713.71 up 1.97 points Dow — 15,056.20 up 87.31 points, record high S&P 500 — 1,625.96 up 8.46 points, record high Nasdaq — 3,396.63 up 3.66 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 99.56 cents US, up 0.24 of a cent Pound — C$1.5553, down 0.94 of a cent Euro — C$1.3135, down 0.30 of a cent Euro — US$1.3077, up 0.01 of a cent Oil futures: US$95.62 per barrel, down 54 cents (June contract) Gold futures: US$1,448.80 per ounce, down $19.20 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $24.884 per oz., down 18.6 cents $800.02 kg., down $5.98 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Tuesday at 961.42, down 5.96 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 113.13 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA Canola: May ’13 $0.10 lower $629.30; July ’13 $0.50 higher $599.30; Nov. ’13 $0.60 lower $536.40; Jan. ’14 $1.30 lower $537.10; March ’14 $1.30 lower $533.40; May ’14 $1.30 lower $531.30; July ’14 $1.30 lower $529.40; Nov. ’14 $1.30 lower $505.00; Jan ’15 $1.30 lower $505.00; March ’15 $1.30 lower $505.00; May ’15 $1.30 lower $505.00. 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. Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 336,480 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 336,480.

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Temporary foreign worker program could be distorting market REPORT SUGGESTS SERIOUS MISMATCH” BETWEEN THE SKILLS OF RESIDENTS AND DEMANDS OF THE LABOUR MARKET BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Canada’s temporary foreign worker program was under renewed scrutiny Tuesday as a new report suggested the increasingly controversial system “could be distorting” the natural supply and demand of the country’s labour market. The study from the University of Calgary’s school of public policy suggests Canada isn’t facing a wide-scale labour shortage but rather is experiencing a “serious mismatch” between the skills of its residents and the demands of the labour market. Kevin McQuillan — lead author of the study titled “All the workers we need: debunking Canada’s labour shortage fallacy” — said improving the balance in the labour market does not require an increase in the workforce. “The (temporary foreign worker program) is sometimes being used to fill jobs with foreign workers in regions that already suffer from relatively high unemployment rates,” he said. “Temporary foreign workers could be distorting the labour market forces that would bring together more Canadian workers and jobs.” McQuillan suggested an improved immigration policy — that could adjust intake levels with labour market needs and reduce the number of temporary foreign workers brought in — as part of the solution. While stressing that he supported immigration and understood

employers’ desires to keep costs down, McQuillan said the temporary foreign worker program shouldn’t be used primarily to fill low-skilled, low-paying jobs. “Looking at ways to make those jobs more attractive to Canadian workers is one of the first things we want to do before we rely too heavily on the temporary foreign worker program,” he said. “I think (the program) is a good backstop in situations where we do have a booming economy and we have critical needs that need to be filled. I don’t think we’re in that situation now.” In 2012, some 213,516 people entered Canada via the temporary foreign worker program, more than three times the number admitted a decade ago. Meanwhile, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters association said last month half its members report difficulty finding qualified workers, and expect the problem to worsen in the next five years. Tuesday’s report conceded there are worker shortages in specific industries and certain regions, but argued that young Canadians need to be encouraged to pursue an education and careers in fields where jobs are available. McQuillan said this could be done through government funding into educational institutions with programs that match labour market needs and tuition pricing that charges more for study in a field where there is already an excess of labour. He also suggested the government should find ways — such as

a tax break — to entice Canadian workers to move from high-unemployment regions to provinces where workers are needed. Statistics Canada’s labour market survey placed the unemployment rate at 7.2 per cent in March. One observer commenting on Tuesday’s report said the use of temporary foreign workers to fill low-skilled jobs, particularly in areas of the country experiencing slower economic growth, would be concerning. “It could depress wage growth for less skilled workers and maybe middle-skilled workers,” said Christopher Worswick, an economics professor at Ottawa’s Carleton University. If companies couldn’t easily hire a temporary foreign worker, they would either leave the position unfilled or raise wages to attract a Canadian to the job, Worswick explained. “This should be a program which facilitates high growth areas primarily where wages might have to grow very high in order to supply the workers.” Economist Robert Fairholm agreed, saying the program was beneficial when it worked the way it was meant to. “You can see how it could be of benefit if the people who are coming in are providing skills that we just don’t have here,” said Fairholm, a partner at Toronto’s Centre for Spatial Economics. “It appears that, although some of the intent of the program is to improve things, they’ve allowed a huge loophole for employers to get cheaper labour.”

Canadian Pacific bumps up 2013 capital spending by as much as $100 million BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP) is bumping up this year’s capital spending program as it projects higher-than-expected cash flow. Between $75 million and $100 million will be added to the railway’s $1.1-billion 2013 budget as some projects that had been planned for 2014 will be moved forward. The increased spending will go towards upgrading track between Winnipeg and Edmonton, improving signalling systems between Moose Jaw, Sask., and Chicago and buying assets that would otherwise be leased.

“As our railway continues to transform, we see opportunities to accelerate enhancements to key sections of our North American system,” said CEO Hunter Harrison in a release Tuesday. “By taking these opportunities now to further improve our operations, we will be better positioned to respond to our customers’ shipping needs.”

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NORRIS FINALISTS NAMED Montreal Canadiens blue-liner P.K. Subban has been named a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, given annually to the top defenceman in the NHL. Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ryan Suter of the Minnesota Wild were also named finalists Tuesday. Each is a Norris Trophy finalist for the first time. Subban topped NHL defencemen in scoring with 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 42 games this season. The 23-yearold Toronto native also led all blue-liners in power-play scoring with 26 points (7-19) and ranked second on the Canadiens in points. Letang finished second in the scoring race among NHL defencemen despite missing more than a quarter of the season. The 26-year-old Montreal native had 38 points (5-33) in 35 games and was the only NHL blueliner to score at a point-pergame rate. Suter, a 28-year-old native of Madison, Wis., led all NHL players in average ice time per game (27:16). He ranked second among NHL defencemen in assists (28) and third in points (32).

SENATORS RALLY FROM TWO-GOAL DEFICIT TO WIN IN OVERTIME AND GO UP 3-1 IN SERIES THE CANADIAN PRESS Senators 3 Canadiens 2 OT OTTAWA — Kyle Turris scored at 2:32 of overtime as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 to grab a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarter-final Tuesday. Turris took a shot from the sideboards that snuck past Montreal backup goalie Peter Budaj, who came on for the injured Carey Price at the start of overtime. Mika Zibanejad and Cory Conacher had the other goals for the Senators, who got 26 saves from Craig Anderson. P.K. Subban and Alex Galchenyuk scored 62 seconds apart in the second period for Montreal. Price made 30 saves for the Canadiens, two nights after allowing all six goals in Ottawa’s 6-1 victory in Game 3. He was injured at the end of regulation. Game 5 goes Thursday night in Montreal in a series that has seen a little bit of everything through four games. Down 2-0 nothing in the third period and with little going their way offensively, the Senators finally beat Price when Zibanejad’s goal at 11:55 from in close off a pass

from Chris Neil stood after video review. Ottawa continued to push and tied it with 22.6 seconds left in regulation when Conacher scored off a scramble in front with Anderson on the bench to send the crowd of 20,500 at Scotiabank Place into a frenzy. After carrying the play for long stretches of the first period, the Canadiens were finally rewarded in the second. Subban, who took 25 minutes in penalties in Sunday’s fight-filled affair and was booed every time he touched the puck, opened the scoring at 2:52 after taking a feed from Tomas Plekanec off the rush and roofing a quick wrist shot past Anderson. The flashy defenceman celebrated by mimicking a high-five to a Canadiens fan seated by the glass before being mobbed by his teammates. Galchenyuk then made it 2-0 at 3:04, again beating Anderson up high, much to the delight of the large contingent of Montreal fans in attendance. The Ottawa goalie made a big save to keep the deficit at two a couple of minutes later with a big save from in close on pinching Montreal defenceman Andrei

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Ottawa Senators’ Cory Conacher celebrates his tying goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of game four of the first round of Stanley Cup action on Tuesday in Ottawa. Markov. Senators defenceman Eric Gryba returned to the lineup for Ottawa after serving a two-game suspension for his hit on Canadiens forward Lars Eller. Gryba caught Eller with his head down at the Montreal blue-line just as he received a pass in Game 1, sending the

Thursday

● High school boys soccer: Lindsay Thurber at Olds (at Olds College), 4:15 p.m.; Notre Dame at Lacombe, 4:15 p.m. ● Women’s fastball: TNT Athletics vs. N. Jensen’s Bandits, Badgers vs. Central Alberta Threat, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; Shooters at Stettler Heat, 7 p.m. ● Men’s ball hockey: Gentex Heat at Crystal Wellsite, 7 p.m.; Brewhouse at Braves, 8:15 p.m.; Hammerhead Oilfield at Details Devils, 9:30 p.m.; all games at Dawe.

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● High school girls soccer: Lindsay Thurber at Eckville, 4:15 p.m. Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Innisfail at Red Deer, 9 p.m., Kinex.

rush from Game 3 hero Jean-Gabriel Pageau. The Canadiens said after the morning skate that they wouldn’t be looking for retribution on Gryba, but Montreal forward Brandon Prust took an undisciplined roughing penalty late in the period, only to see the Senators power play fail capitalize.

Canada’s offence awakens in win over Norway

Today

● High school girls rugby: Lindsay Thurber at Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House at Rimbey, Notre Dame at Hunting Hills (at Titans Park); all games at 4:15 p.m. ● High school boys rugby: Rocky Mountain House at David Thompson, Notre Dame at Lindsay Thurber, 4:15 p.m. ● High school girls soccer: Central Alberta Christian at Hunting Hills (at Collicutt East), 4:15 p.m. ● High school boys soccer: Innisfail at Alix, 4:15 p.m. ● Baseball AAA hockey: Okotoks Black at Red Deer, 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Men’s ball hockey: Crystal Wellsite at Tommy Gun’s, 9:30 p.m., Dawe.

Habs forward flying. Despite a raucous crowd that sensed the Canadiens were ripe for the taking, it was Montreal that came out the more determined of the two teams early. Anderson held the fort as Ottawa didn’t record a shot until after the eightminute mark of the first period, an effort off the

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Team Canada’s Andrew Ladd celebrates his team’s first goal past Norway goalie Lars Volden during action, Tuesday, at the world hockey championship in Stockholm Sweden. BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada 7 Norway 1 STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Led by Steven Stamkos and his fourpoint performance, Canada’s vaunted offence emerged at the IIHF World Championship with a 7-1 win over Norway on Tuesday. Canada (2-0-1) played its best opening period of the tournament and led by four goals after the opening 20 minutes. “We stressed coming out

in the first period and getting some momentum,” Stamkos said. The Tampa Bay Lightning star, a two-time winner of the NHL’s Maurice Richard Trophy that goes to the league’s top goalscorer, assisted on three goals in the first period. Stamkos scored in the third. “You always want to be a difference-maker in every game you play in,” he said. “I try to pride myself in that and have learned from a lot of good play-

ers playing with (them) over the years. The whole team came out ready to play tonight.” Taylor Hall of the Edmonton Oilers collected his first two goals of the tournament. Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Ladd, Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner and Philadelphia Flyers winger Claude Giroux also scored for Canada. Hall’s Edmonton teammate Jordan Eberle had two assists in front of 3,678 at The Globe Arena. Oilers goaltender Devan Dubnyk made 13 saves for his second win of the tournament. Canada was second in the Stockholm pool with seven points. Switzerland led with eight. Canada faces back-to-back games against host Sweden (21) on Thursday followed by Belarus (1-2) on Friday. Denmark (1-2) edged winless Slovenia 3-2 in overtime earlier. Russia (3-0) downed the United States 5-3 to top the Helsinki pool. Promoted Austria doubled Latvia 6-3 for their first win. The Latvians (0-3) are coached by Canadian and former Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan. The top four countries in each pool of eight qualify for the quarter-finals in their respective cities. Canada lost in the quarter-finals in the last three world championships, despite finishing first in their pool

the last two. Norway (2-1) gave goaltender Lars Volden his first start of the tournament after Lars Haugen earned a pair of wins. Ken Andre Olimb scored in Norway’s first loss in Stockholm. The international experience and talent of Canada’s forwards is the strength of the team. But Canada’s 22 players had just three practices together prior to their first game here. The NHL’s lockout-shortened regular season ended three weeks later than usual. The players arrived just three days before their first game of the world championship. The Canadians had sluggish first periods and trailed by a goal in both a 3-1 win over Denmark and a 3-2 shootout loss to Switzerland to open the tournament. Canadian head coach Lindy Ruff felt his team was playing too much “after you” hockey and encouraged his forwards to pass less and shoot more. Canada dominated the opening period Tuesday, scoring first for the first time and outshooting Norway 13-1. “We wanted to be real aggressive in the offensive zone,” Ruff said. “I think the important part is we were getting the first opportunity but it was followed up by a quick second opportunity. We played a better first period, which I think made the difference.”

Jays get another comeback win, Happ takes hit off head BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Blue Jays 6 Rays 4 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto’s 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. In a frightening scene at Tropicana Field, Desmond Jennings’ second-inning liner caromed squarely off the left side of Happ’s head with a loud “thwack!” that could be heard up in the press box. The ball went all the way into the bullpen in foul territory halfway down the right-field line. Happ dropped face down at the front of the mound, holding his head with his glove and bare hand. The pitcher was taken to a hospital for tests but the Blue Jays had no update on his condition immediately after the game, manager John Gibbons said. Jennings ended up on third base with a two-run triple. Team trainers, paramedics and medi-

cal officials rushed to Happ’s aid as Tropicana Field fell into a hush. Jennings stood with his hands on his head, and other players were visibly concerned as they watched Happ receive medical attention for about eight minutes. Toronto manager John Gibbons stood on the mound as Happ was strapped to a backboard and immobilized. The left-hander was lifted onto a stretcher and wheeled off the field through an opening behind home plate. Just before he disappeared under the stands, Happ raised his right hand and waved. He received a standing ovation from the crowd, and the game resumed after an 11-minute delay. Brad Lincoln replaced Happ, who gave up four runs — all in the second — and five hits in 1 1-3 innings. The Blue Jays grabbed a 6-4 lead in the ninth on Maicer Itzuris’ solo homer and an RBI double by Melky Cabrera off Joel Peralta (0-2). Toronto, which

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Tampa Bay Rays’ Sean Rodriguez reaches for home plate as Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia reaches for a tag during a baseball game Tuesday, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rodriguez was called out on the play, leading to an argument and ejection for Rays manager Joe Maddon. trailed by three early on, tied it at 4 in the eighth on Jose Bautista’s RBI double. Toronto was coming off an 8-7 victory over the Rays on Monday night in which the Blue Jays rallied from a 7-0 deficit. Adam Lind put the Blue Jays up 1-0 in the second on his first

homer this season. Cody Rasmus cut the deficit to 4-3 on a two-run homer in the seventh. Steve Delabar (3-1) threw two scoreless innings before Casey Janssen pitched the ninth for his ninth save. The Blue Jays have won three in a row for the first time this season.

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin reacts as New York Islanders crowd around defenceman Mark Streit after a goal in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series at Uniondale, N.Y., Tuesday.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Islanders 6 Penguins 4 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — John Tavares scored with 9:49 left, and the New York Islanders tied their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night with a wild 6-4 victory. Only the final lead was safe in Game 4. Tavares slammed in his own rebound in front after Brad Boyes fed him following a turnover by Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. It was the Islanders’ third one-goal advantage in the game and the one that earned them a 2-2 tie in the highly entertaining series that has featured 5-4 and 6-4 finishes at Nassau Coliseum. Tavares was serenaded with cheers of “M-VP” from the frantic crowd that is believing an upset is possible. Casey Cizikas shoved in a shot with 1:16 left to add some muchneeded insurance. “We found a way today. Another roller coaster ride,” Tavares said. “We learned from those games when we gave up leads — a lot of us said that one bounce can change a season. “Not sure what it was but we have had contributions offensively and defensively from everyone in our lineup. That makes us better.” Captain Mark Streit scored twice, and Brian Strait and Kyle Okposo also had goals. Evgeni Nabokov made 27 saves for the eighth-seeded Islanders, who know they will last at least six games with the top-seeded Penguins. “You get into the playoffs, you put in so much effort to get here, we want to make the most of it,” Tavares said. “We believe in this room. We have a lot of character. That’s what we need.” Game 5 is Thursday in Pittsburgh. James Neal, in his return after injuring his ankle in the series opener, scored in the first period. Malkin added a tying goal in the second, and Brandon Sutter and Pascal Dupuis provided the Penguins with a pair of one-goal leads they couldn’t protect. “Momentum shifts so quickly,” Neal said. “Once you regain it you’ve got to keep it. You saw how energetic their crowd was and how much they fed off that. We just need to put this one behind us and get back to our game. I don’t think we’ve gotten there yet.” Marc-Andre Fleury stopped only 18 shots during a difficult night. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma was noncommittal as to whether Fleury would be back in the net for Game 5. Veteran netminder Tomas Vokoun is ready and waiting should a change be made. “He has had success and won hockey games against this team and has been successful this year,” Bylsma said of Vokoun. “We’re going to regroup and come back and come out for Game 5 with a new focus.” Pittsburgh beat New York 5-4 in overtime on Sunday in a game in which both teams squandered two-goal leads. Dupuis gave the Penguins their second lead of the night just 41 seconds into the third period when he tipped in a shot from Chris Kunitz. It

was Dupuis’ fourth goal of the series. The Islanders responded again, just as Pittsburgh did in erasing a pair of one-goal deficits. Streit netted the tying

goal when his shot from the centre of the blue line hit the skate of Penguins defenceman Douglas Murray and found its way in. A second-period goal originally credited to Streit was changed to Tavares, then back to Streit. The game continued its back-and-forth trend in the second period with each team giving up a one-goal lead, leading to a 3-3 tie heading into the third.

Sharp leads Hawks in shutout of Wild landed on top of him during a collision in the crease. Harding’s legs were straddled around the left post. He got up gingerly, staying in to finish the opening period after shaking his left leg back and forth several times and testing it with a slow skate behind the net. But Harding didn’t return to the bench, and Kuemper was in. The sixth-round draft pick from 2009, who made only three starts this season, had a tough initiation to the playoffs. Sharp stole an off-target pass by Zach Parise at the Wild blue line, skated the other way with a one-on-one and sent a wrist shot between Kuemper’s pads for a 2-0 lead that deflated the energy in the arena. Harding stopped five of six shots; Kuemper made 16 saves. He also gave up Bickell’s third goal of the series, in the third period on a high shot that scraped the top of the net. Ultimately, though, the guy between the pipes wasn’t going to matter much for the Wild the way this game went. The Blackhawks haven’t been themselves as an offence in this series, save for the 5-2 victory in Game 2, but that’s another testament to their dominance. They’ve got the depth everywhere on the roster to sustain a lagging top line. Marian Hossa, Toews and Brandon Saad have combined for only one goal, and Toews and Saad don’t even have an assist yet.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Blackhawks 3 Wild 0 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Patrick Sharp scored two goals for Chicago, and the Blackhawks ratcheted up their defence, putting the Minnesota Wild on the brink of elimination with a 3-0 victory Tuesday night. Bryan Bickell also scored and Corey Crawford made 25 saves for the Blackhawks, who built a 3-1 lead in this bestof-seven matchup. The Wild had another goalie get hurt when Josh Harding’s injury forced Darcy Kuemper into action after the first intermission. Sharp scored on Chicago’s first shot at the rookie 62 seconds into the second period. Minnesota, the only one of the 16 NHL playoff teams without a powerplay goal this post-season, went scoreless in six man-advantage situations and is 0 for 15 in the series. Game 5 is back in Chicago Thursday night. While Harding was recovering from a long layoff related to his adjustment to multiple sclerosis, diagnosed last summer, the Wild rode Niklas Backstrom down the stretch. When Backstrom sustained an unspecified injury to his lower body while warming up before Game 1, Harding was sent in. This time, Harding was hurt after Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews

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Knicks use second-half run to beat Pacers

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New York Knicks’ Jason Kidd and Indiana Pacers’ Roy Hibbert dive for a loose ball in the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Knicks 105 Pacers 79 NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony hung from the rim, the helpless defender who tried to stop his dunk lying on the court below after falling down. Pretty soon, Anthony’s jumper was falling, too. Once that happened, the New York Knicks blew away the Indiana Pacers with a performance that resembled something from earlier this season, not this series. Anthony scored 32 points, 16 during a 30-2 New York onslaught in the second half, and the Knicks beat the Pacers 105-79 on Tuesday night to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at one game. “I think for the most part from the

start of the game and throughout the whole game, I think we played with a sense of urgency today,” Anthony said. “We played the way we’ve been playing as far as competing at the highest level.” Iman Shumpert added 15 points, including a sensational follow dunk in the first half, and Raymond Felton scored 14 as the Knicks turned a close game into a blowout over the final 15 minutes. Paul George scored 20 points for the Pacers, who had a two-point lead and momentum when coach Frank Vogel called timeout with a little more than 3 minutes left in the third quarter. By the time the Pacers got on the board in the final period, the Knicks had opened a 26-point advantage. “The fourth quarter we just defensively, we picked up,” Knicks coach

Mike Woodson said. “We kept getting stop after stop and then we would rebound the ball and get it up and our offence began to flow like old times. It was kind of nice to see.” Game 3 is Saturday at Indianapolis. It was the first time the Knicks scored 100 points in a playoff game since June 9, 1999, when they beat the Pacers 101-94. It was New York’s largest margin of victory in the post-season since a 109-75 rout of Detroit on April 24, 1992, according to information provided by ESPN Stats and Info to the Knicks. David West scored 13 points for the Pacers, who committed 21 turnovers that led to 32 points, negating their height advantage that loomed so large in their Game 1 victory. Indiana had trailed most of the night before taking a 64-62 lead on George Hill’s 3-pointer with 3:28 left in the third quarter that capped a 10-4 run, the Pacers seeming to have all the momentum. Vogel then called timeout with a little more than 3 minutes left and subbed out centre Roy Hibbert. Seeing the middle open, Anthony came back attacking, first with a drive and then a dunk while drawing a foul that knocked over Hibbert’s replacement, Jeff Pendergraph, and the game was never the same. “It was our timeout,” Vogel said. “I usually use that situation to put something in while we have the ball.” New York closed the period on a 10-2 run, Pablo Prigioni opened the fourth with a 3-pointer and a jumper in the lane, drawing chants of “Pablo! Pablo!” and then Anthony put it away. He hit a jumper and a 3-pointer, and after Tyson Chandler’s follow dunk, the NBA’s scoring leader converted a three-point play and drilled another 3-pointer before another basket by Chandler made it 92-66, extending the run to 30-2. “Melo just caught fire,” George said. Tyler Hansbrough got the Pacers on the board with two free throws with 4:48 left, and the Pacers finally made a field goal when reserve Orlando Johnson hit a 3-pointer with 3:07 to go after Vogel had started emptying his bench.

Prigioni and Kenyon Martin finished with 10 points apiece as the Knicks endured another dreadful game from Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith, who was 3 of 15 for eight points. Anthony had shot 35 for 110 over his previous four games but broke out of his slump Tuesday, going 13 of 26 and adding nine rebounds as the Knicks, pummeled on the boards in Indiana’s 102-95 victory in Game 1, finished with a 37-35 advantage. Indiana had a 44-30 advantage on the boards Saturday. The Game 1 winner won all of the six series these teams played between 1993-00, but the Knicks refused to panic, with Woodson not considering a change to a bigger lineup to match the Pacers’ size. It wasn’t needed. “I think we just made a point to team rebound,” Chandler said. The Knicks scored seven straight points midway through the first quarter and led 29-20 at the end of the period. But unlike in Game 1, they extended the lead for much of the second. They got the lead to 11 a couple of times early in the period, once emphatically when Shumpert darted into the lane when Chris Copeland shot a 3-pointer from the other side of the floor, went unchecked toward the rim and grabbed the rebound with one hand and threw it down powerfully, a play that had the Madison Square Garden crowd still buzzing a few minutes later. “I think I was trying to make a statement,” said Shumpert, who didn’t even play until midseason after tearing his ACL in last year’s playoff opener. “I just wanted to win this game real bad. We needed this game.” Shumpert’s jumper late in the quarter capped an 8-0 run and extended the Knicks’ lead to 47-34 with 3:46 remaining, but West made a basket before George scored the final six points, his 3-pointer cutting it to 47-42 with 1:16 left, and neither team scored the rest of the way. Indiana committed 12 turnovers that led to 20 points in the half.

Winterhawks beat Oil Kngs to take series lead Grizzlies down THE CANADIAN PRESS Winterhawks 3 Oil Kings 1 EDMONTON — The Portland Winterhawks earned a key road victory in the Western Hockey League final. Olivier Bjorkstrand and Taylor Leier each had a goal and an assist for Portland in a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Tuesday. Ty Rattie also scored as the Winterhawks took a 2-1 lead in the championship series after Portland had to settle for a split at home. Michael St. Croix had the lone goal for Edmonton. “I thought it was a good effort by our team,” said Portland Winterhawks head coach Travis Green. “It was a good road win. Obviously getting a lead like that is impor-

tant against a team like (Edmonton). They came hard and we weathered the storm a bit and our veteran guys were really good. “We don’t dwell on big wins or big losses. We still have to come to the rink the next game and put a good effort out on the ice, and hopefully (Wednesday) we can have another solid effort.” Portland opened the scoring at 4:39 of the first after Bjorkstrand eluded Edmonton defender Keegan Lowe along the outside to set up the feed in front to a wide-open Leier. Rattie doubled the Winterhawks lead with his 17th of the post-season, finishing off an oddman rush with Nicolas Petan with a wrist shot through Laurent Brossoit’s five-hole at 8:14 of the opening period. Bjorkstrand sent Portland into the second pe-

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BRIEFS Catalinas win 15 medals at Edmonton Keyano Meet Led by Josh Young and Recbecca Smith, the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club snared 15 medals at the Edmonton Keyano Meet during the weekend. Young broke the provincial record in the 50-metre breaststroke (33.04 seconds) and earned gold medals and broke meet records in the 100m and 200m breaststroke events and finished with a silver in the 200m freestyle and a bronze in the 100m butterfly. Smith placed first in the 50m freestyle and won a silver medal in the 200m free and a bronze in the 100m butterfly. Teammates Halle Loyek (bronze, 50m free), Madalyn Smith (silver, 50m breast), Kristen Trepanier (silver, 100m ‘fly), Breanna Manzel (bronze, 100m breast), Emma MacDermaid (silver, 800m free, 100m free), and Marshal Parker (silver, 100m free), as well as the medley relay team of Rebecca Smith, Menzel, MacDermaid and Kennedy Townsend (bronze), also earned spots on the podium. The team is now preparing for the summer competition season, including the Freeze or Fry meet in June at the Red Deer Rec Centre pool as well as the provincials, age group nationals and senior nationals. Meanwhile 40 members of the club attended a meet in Lethbridge with Jaleesa Zaparniuk also got a new A time in 100-metre freestyle, which qualified for the provincial A championships. Meet qualifying times were reached by a number of nathletes, which earned them a berth in the Age Group Trials. They were: 200m I.M.: Jack Barschel, Abi Sawicki, Kylie Dulc, Maren Eberts, Rachel Vida, Hannah Corrigan, Zoie Kachor, Chloe Grant.

riod with a 3-0 lead after tucking a backhand up high from in tight at 15:48 into the blocker corner. “Obviously if we could take that first period and throw it out the window, we’d be in the game a bit more,” said Edmonton head coach Derek Laxdal. “We didn’t come out with a lot of urgency. Second and third period we got it going a bit. But we can’t spot Portland a lead like we have. They’re too good of a hockey club. From the time you get into the arena, you have to be ready to play. “These guys know how to respond, they have all year.” St. Croix put Edmonton on the board at 9:13 of the second, burying a cross-crease feed from Dylan Wruck in behind Portland netminder Mac Carruth. Edmonton nearly made it a one-goal game

400m I.M.: Isaiah Janzen, Levi Johnson. 200m free: Alex Mah, Ocean Roos, Kylie Dulc. 400m free: Jaleesa Zaparniuk, Ocean Roos, Zoie Kachor, Maren Eberts, Hannah Corrigan, Abi Sawicki, Levi Johnson, Isaiah Janzen. 800m free: Abi Sawicki, Ocean Roos, Isaiah Janzen.

Renegades split games The Red Deer Renegades split a pair of games in the Rocky Mountain Junior B Tier II Lacrosse League during the weekend. The Renegades dropped a 13-12 decision to Strathmore Friday and downed Ponoka 11-5 Sunday. They return to action Friday when they host the Yetti at 9 p.m. at the Kinex. Meanwhile the Blackfalds Silverbacks defeated the Vermilion Rage 163 in senior C action at Blackfalds.

Red Deer athlete wins another NCAA rugby title Red Deer athlete TJ Allred scored a try to help the Brigham Young University Cougars capture their second consecutive NCAA men’s rugby championship with a 27-24 win over California in Provo, Utah during the weekend. The Cougars scored a last-second dropkick to secure their third national title in five years. Brigham Young head coach David Smyth credited his seniors — one of them being six-foot-four, 225-pound All American lock/flanker Allred, a product of the Red Deer Titans youth rugby program — for winning another NCAA crown. “It was the same last year with our seniors then and also with these young men,” said Smyth. “In collegiate sports, you go through cycles. We really rely on our seniors to carry the day for us and these fellows, we couldn’t ask for any more. They stood up, put their hand up and said we’ll take it home — and they did.”

just moments later as Curtis Lazar broke in alone, but Carruth stretched out with the right pad to keep the Winterhawks ahead 3-1 heading into what would be a scoreless third period. “We have to get more pucks through and we have to be ready when they do get through,” added Edmonton winger T.J. Foster. “We had a couple chances on rebounds where we didn’t bury it. He takes away the lower half, we have to get it upstairs.” Carruth stopped 38 shots in net for Portland, while Brossoit turned aside 24 pucks for Edmonton.

Thunder to even playoff series BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Grizzlies 99 Thunder 93 OKLAHOMA CITY — Mike Conley scored 26 points, Marc Gasol added 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a late run to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-93 on Tuesday and even the Western Conference semifinals at one game. Conley hit a 3-pointer from the left wing with 1:58 left to put the Grizzlies ahead to stay, then added an 18-foot jumper to stretch the lead to 94-90. After hitting the key baskets in Game 1, Kevin Durant couldn’t provide an answer for the Thunder. He missed his last three shots, including a pair of 3-point attempts, and finished with 36 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Game 3 is Saturday in Memphis.

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NHL Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Islanders 2 Wednesday, May 1: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 0 Friday, May 3: N.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3 Sunday, May 5: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, OT Tuesday, May 7: N.Y. Islanders 6, Pittsburgh 4 Thursday, May 9: N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, TBA x-Sunday, May 12: N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, TBA Ottawa 3, Montreal 1 Thursday, May 2: Ottawa 4, Montreal 2 Friday, May 3: Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 Sunday, May 5: Ottawa 6, Montreal 1 Tuesday, May 7: Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, OT Thursday, May 9: Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m. x-Saturday, May 11: Montreal at Ottawa, TBA x-Sunday, May 12: Ottawa at Montreal, TBA Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Thursday, May 2: Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 Saturday, May 4: Washington 1, N.Y. Rangers 0, OT Monday, May 6: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Wednesday, May 8: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 10: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 5:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 12: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBA x-Monday, May 13: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, TBA Boston 2, Toronto 1 Wednesday, May 1: Boston 4, Toronto 1 Saturday, May 4: Toronto 4, Boston 2 Monday, May 6: Boston 5, Toronto 2 Wednesday, May 8: Boston at Toronto, 5 p.m. Friday, May 10: Toronto at Boston, 5 p.m. x-Sunday, May 12: Boston at Toronto, TBA x-Monday, May 13: Toronto at Boston, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 3, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, April 30: Chicago 2, Minnesota 1, OT Friday, May 3: Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 5: Minnesota 3, Chicago 2, OT Tuesday, May 7 Chicago 3, Minnesota 0 Thursday, May 9: Minnesota at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. x-Saturday, May 11: Chicago at Minnesota, TBA x-Sunday, May 12: Minnesota at Chicago, TBA Anaheim 2, Detroit 2 Tuesday, April 30: Anaheim 3, Detroit 1 Thursday, May 2: Detroit 5, Anaheim 4, OT Saturday, May 4: Anaheim 4, Detroit 0 Monday, May 6: Detroit 3, Anaheim 2, OT Wednesday, May 8: Detroit at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10: Anaheim at Detroit, 6 p.m. x-Sunday, May 12: Detroit at Anaheim, TBA San Jose 4, Vancouver 0 Wednesday, May 1: San Jose 3, Vancouver 1 Friday, May 3: San Jose 3, Vancouver 2, OT Sunday, May 5: San Jose 5, Vancouver 2 Tuesday, May 7: Vancouver 3, San Jose 4 OT

St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 2 Tuesday, April 30: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1, OT Thursday, May 2: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1 Saturday, May 4: Los Angeles 1, St. Louis 0 Monday, May 6: Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3 Wednesday, May 8: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Friday, May 10: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. x-Monday, May 13: Los Angeles at St. Louis, TBA Tuesday’s summaries Canadiens 2 at Senators 3 (OT) First Period No Scoring Penalties — Desharnais Mtl (hooking) 4:20, Prust Mtl (roughing 16:53. Second Period 1. Montreal, Subban 1 (Plekanec, Ryder) 2:52 2. Montreal, Galchenyuk 1 (Halpern, Tinordi) 3:54 Penalties — Michalek Ott (roughing) 17:43, Subban Mtl (interference) 19:26. Third Period 3. Ottawa, Zibanejad 1 (Neil, Gonchar) 11:55 4. Ottawa, Conacher 1 (Alfredsson, Turris) 19:37 Penalties — None First Overtime 5. Ottawa, Turris 2 (Methot, Karlsson) 2:32 Penalties — None Shots on goal by Montreal 9 14 4 1 — 28 Ottawa 9 10 13 2 — 34 Goal (shots-saves) — Montreal: Price (32-30), Budaj (L,0-1-0)(0:00 first overtime, 2-1); Ottawa: Anderson (W,3-1-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Montreal: 0-1; Ottawa: 0-3. Attendance — 20,500 (19,153). Blackhawks 3 at Wild 0 First Period 1. Chicago, Sharp 3 (Handzus, Hossa) 8:48 Penalties — Handzus Chi (interference) 1:06, Carcillo Chi (interference) 10:13, Spurgeon Min (tripping) 16:42. Second Period 2. Chicago, Sharp 4, 1:02 Penalties — Oduya Chi (cross-checking) 4:26, Rozsival Chi (interference) 11:17. Third Period 3. Chicago, Bickell 3 (Shaw) 12:46 Penalties — Kane Chi (delay of game) 1:08, Saad Chi (tripping) 3:16, Coyle Min (cross-checking) 9:45. Shots on goal Chicago 6 11 7 — 24 Minnesota 7 6 12 — 25 Goal (shots-saves) — Chicago: Crawford (W,31-0); Minnesota: Harding (L,1-3-0)(6-5), Kuemper (start second)(18-16). Power plays (goals-chances) — Chicago: 0-2; Minnesota: 0-6. Attendance — 19,378 (17,954). Penguins 4 at Islanders 6 First Period 1. N.Y. Islanders, Strait 1 (Visnovsky, Cizikas) 14:05 2. Pittsburgh, Neal 1 (Malkin, Iginla) 14:50 Penalties — Malkin Pgh (hooking) 1:26, Orpik Pgh (roughing) 7:01, Cooke Pgh (interference) 19:34. Second Period 3. N.Y. Islanders, Streit 1 (Hamonic, Boyes) 6:19 (pp) 4. Pittsburgh, Malkin 2 (Iginla, Fleury) 7:17 5. Pittsburgh, Sutter 1 (Morrow, Cooke) 11:03

6. N.Y. Islanders, Okposo 3 (Hamonic, Streit) 18:36 Penalties — Strait NYI (high-sticking) 3:26, Cooke Pgh (goaltender interference) 5:48, MacDonald NYI (holding) 13:06. Third Period 7. Pittsburgh, Pa.Dupuis 4 (Kunitz, Crosby) 0:41 8. N.Y. Islanders, Streit 2 (Cizikas, Boyes) 4:30 9. N.Y. Islanders, Tavares 2 (Boyes) 10:11 10. N.Y. Islanders, Cizikas 2 (Grabner, McDonald) 18:44 Penalties — Malkin Pgh (holding), McDonald NYI (diving) 1:53, Malkin Pgh (fighting, major), Hamonic NYI (fighting, major) 20:00. Shots on goal Pittsburgh 7 12 12 — 31 N.Y. Islanders 10 7 7 — 24 Goal — Pittsburgh: Fleury (L,2-2-0); N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (W,2-2-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Pittsburgh: 0-2; N.Y. Islanders: 1-4. Attendance — 16,170 (16,234). WHL Playoffs FINAL ROUND WHL Championship Ed Chynoweth Cup (Best-of-7) Portland (W1) vs. Edmonton (E1) (Portland leads series 2-1) Tuesday’s result Portland 3 Edmonton 1 Saturday’s result Portland 3 Edmonton 0 Wednesday’s game Portland at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Friday’s game Edmonton at Portland, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12 x-Portland at Edmonton, 4 p.m. Monday, May 13 x-Edmonton at Portland, 8 p.m. x — If necessary. Tuesday’s summary Winterhawks 3, Oil Kings 1 First Period 1. Portland, Leier 9 (Bjorkstrand) 4:39 2. Portland, Rattie 17 (Petan) 8:14 3. Portland, Bjorkstrand 7 (Rutkowski, Leier) 15:48 Penalty — Pouliot Por (high-sticking) 17:47. Second Period 4. Edmonton, St. Croix 11 (Wruck, Foster) 9:13 Penalties — Moroz Edm (high-sticking) 6:56, Baddock Edm (kneeing) 11:18, Corbett Edm (high sticking) 14:47. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — De Leo Por, Musil Edm (roughing) 10:37, Ewanyk Edm (hooking) 19:53. Shots on goal Portland 10 11 6 — 27 Edmonton 8 11 20 — 39 Goal — Portland: Carruth (W,14-4); Edmonton: Brossoit (L,13-6). Power plays (goals-chances) — Portland: 0-4; Edmonton: 0-1. Attendance — 8,513 at Edmonton.

Baseball Boston Baltimore New York Tampa Bay Toronto

American League East Division W L Pct 21 12 .636 20 13 .606 18 13 .581 14 18 .438 13 21 .382

GB — 1 2 6 1/2 8 1/2

Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 19 11 .633 17 12 .586 16 14 .533 14 15 .483 13 18 .419

GB — 1 1/2 3 4 1/2 6 1/2

Texas Oakland Seattle Los Angeles Houston

West Division W L Pct 20 13 .606 18 16 .529 15 19 .441 11 21 .344 9 24 .273

GB — 2 1/2 5 1/2 8 1/2 11

Monday’s Games Chicago White Sox 2, Kansas City 1, 11 innings Cleveland 7, Oakland 3 Boston 6, Minnesota 5, 11 innings Toronto 8, Tampa Bay 7 Chicago Cubs 9, Texas 2 Tuesday’s Games Baltimore 4, Kansas City 3 Cleveland 1, Oakland 0 Pittsburgh 4, Seattle 1 Detroit at Washington, ppd., rain N.Y. Mets 1, Chicago White Sox 0, 10 innings Minnesota 6, Boston 1 Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 4 Houston 7, L.A. Angels 6 Milwaukee 6, Texas 3 Colorado 2, N.Y. Yankees 0 Wednesday’s Games Seattle (F.Hernandez 4-2) at Pittsburgh (A.Burnett 3-2), 10:35 a.m. Detroit (Ani.Sanchez 3-2) at Washington (Zimmermann 5-1), 5:05 p.m. Kansas City (Mendoza 0-1) at Baltimore (Tillman 2-1), 5:05 p.m. Oakland (Griffin 3-2) at Cleveland (Masterson 4-2), 5:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Peavy 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-3), 5:10 p.m. Minnesota (P.Hernandez 1-0) at Boston (Webster 0-0), 5:10 p.m. Toronto (Romero 0-1) at Tampa Bay (M.Moore 5-0), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Blanton 0-5) at Houston (B.Norris 3-3), 6:10 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 2-2) at Milwaukee (Lohse 1-3), 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 1-1) at Colorado (Nicasio 3-0), 6:40 p.m. Thursday’s Games Oakland at Cleveland, 10:05 a.m. N.Y. Yankees at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. Detroit at Washington, 2:05 p.m. Kansas City at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. Minnesota at Boston, 5:10 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Houston, 6:10 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H MiCabrera Det 30 122 26 47 TorHunter Det 27 119 22 43 CSantana Cle 26 93 19 33 Altuve Hou 32 133 15 45 LCain KC 27 99 14 33 AJones Bal 33 136 26 45 CDavis Bal 32 107 20 34 Cano NYY 31 127 20 40 Machado Bal 33 140 24 44 McLouth Bal 28 99 25 31

Pct. .385 .361 .355 .338 .333 .331 .318 .315 .314 .313

Home Runs MarReynolds, Cleveland, 10; Arencibia, Toronto, 9; CDavis, Baltimore, 9; Encarnacion, Toronto, 9; Morse, Seattle, 9; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 9; Cano, New York, 8; Fielder, Detroit, 8. Runs Batted In MiCabrera, Detroit, 36; Fielder, Detroit, 32; Napoli, Boston, 32; CDavis, Baltimore, 30; MarReynolds, Cleveland, 27; NCruz, Texas, 24; Donaldson,

Oakland, 23; AJones, Baltimore, 23; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 23. Pitching Buchholz, Boston, 6-0; MMoore, Tampa Bay, 5-0; Hammel, Baltimore, 5-1; Darvish, Texas, 5-1; Scherzer, Detroit, 4-0; Fister, Detroit, 4-0; Guthrie, Kansas City, 4-0.

Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami

National League East Division W L Pct 19 13 .594 17 15 .531 15 18 .455 13 16 .448 10 23 .303

GB — 2 4 1/2 4 1/2 9 1/2

St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 20 12 .625 18 14 .563 19 15 .559 15 16 .484 13 20 .394

GB — 2 2 4 1/2 7 1/2

West Division W L Pct 19 13 .594 19 13 .594 17 15 .531 14 18 .438 13 18 .419

GB — — 2 5 5 1/2

Colorado San Francisco Arizona San Diego Los Angeles

Monday’s Games Atlanta 7, Cincinnati 4 Chicago Cubs 9, Texas 2 Arizona 9, L.A. Dodgers 2 San Diego 5, Miami 0 Philadelphia 6, San Francisco 2 Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Seattle 1 Detroit at Washington, ppd., rain Cincinnati 5, Atlanta 4 N.Y. Mets 1, Chicago White Sox 0, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 2, St. Louis 1 Milwaukee 6, Texas 3 Colorado 2, N.Y. Yankees 0 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, Late Miami at San Diego, Late Philadelphia at San Francisco, Late Wednesday’s Games Atlanta (Minor 3-2) at Cincinnati (Leake 2-1), 10:35 a.m. Seattle (F.Hernandez 4-2) at Pittsburgh (A.Burnett 3-2), 10:35 a.m. St. Louis (Westbrook 2-1) at Chicago Cubs (Villanueva 1-2), 12:20 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 2-3) at San Diego (Marquis 3-2), 1:40 p.m. Philadelphia (Pettibone 2-0) at San Francisco (Zito 3-1), 1:45 p.m. Detroit (Ani.Sanchez 3-2) at Washington (Zimmermann 5-1), 5:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Peavy 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-3), 5:10 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 2-2) at Milwaukee (Lohse 1-3), 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 1-1) at Colorado (Nicasio 3-0), 6:40 p.m. Arizona (Miley 2-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 3-2), 8:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. Detroit at Washington, 2:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Arizona, 7:40 p.m. Atlanta at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H CGomez Mil 30 110 22 40 Tulowitzki Col 28 89 17 31 AdGonzalez LAD 29 102 8 35 Segura Mil 30 115 16 39 Choo Cin 33 126 27 42 YMolina StL 31 120 11 40 MYoung Phi 32 111 12 37 Cuddyer Col 30 115 18 38 SMarte Pit 31 126 25 41 Votto Cin 34 126 24 41

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MADRID, Spain — Milos Raonic saved two match points but sent a forehand long on a third, sending the Canadian to a loss against Fernando Verdasco and another second-round exit at the Madrid Open. Verdasco, playing on his home turf, outlasted Raonic 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7) on Tuesday. Raonic, seeded 12th, led 4-1 in the third-set tiebreaker of a match that lasted for more than two and a half hours at the Caja Magica, but let his mistakes get the better of his game in the key moments. It was a bitter defeat for the right-hander from Thornhill, Ont., who struck a dozen aces and lost serve only once while saving six break points. Raonic has never passed the second round in the Spanish capital. “I’m fairly disappointed with today, I didn’t do what I needed to do,” Raonic said. “I had

Tuesday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Kan. City 001 000 200 — 3 10 1 Baltimore 300 000 01x — 4 8 1 E.Santana, Collins (7), Hochevar (8) and S.Perez; W.Chen, Matusz (7), Tom.Hunter (7), Ji.Johnson (9) and Wieters. W—Tom.Hunter 2-1. L—Collins 1-1. Sv—Ji.Johnson (12). HRs—Kansas City, A.Gordon (4). Oakland 000 000 000 — 0 6 2 Cleveland 000 010 00x — 1 5 0 Milone, Neshek (8), Blevins (8) and D.Norris; McAllister, R.Hill (8), C.Perez (9) and Y.Gomes. W— McAllister 3-3. L—Milone 3-4. Sv—C.Perez (4). Toronto 010 000 212 — 6 13 0 Tampa Bay 040 000 000 — 4 10 0 Happ, Lincoln (2), Loup (4), Delabar (7), Janssen (9) and Arencibia; Ro.Hernandez, McGee (7), Farnsworth (8), C.Ramos (8), Jo.Peralta (9), B.Gomes (9) and J.Molina. W—Delabar 3-1. L—Jo.Peralta 0-2. Sv—Janssen (9). HRs—Toronto, Lind (1), Rasmus (6), M.Izturis (3). Minnesota 000 010 140 — 6 8 0 Boston 000 000 001 — 1 4 3 Diamond, Roenicke (8) and Doumit; Dempster, Breslow (8), A.Wilson (8) and D.Ross, Saltalamacchia. W—Diamond 3-2. L—Dempster 2-3. HRs— Minnesota, Doumit (1). Boston, Saltalamacchia (4). Los Ang. 300 001 020 — 6 8 3 Houston 105 000 10x — 7 7 0 C.Wilson, M.Lowe (7) and Conger; Lyles, Keuchel (6), Ambriz (7), Blackley (8), Veras (9) and Corporan. W—Lyles 1-0. L—C.Wilson 3-1. Sv—Veras (3). HRs—Los Angeles, Trumbo (9), H.Kendrick (5), Callaspo (2). Houston, Altuve (2), Carter (7). INTERLEAGUE Seattle 000 000 100 — 1 5 0 Pittsburgh 200 000 02x — 4 7 0 Harang, Furbush (7), Capps (8) and Shoppach; J.Gomez, Ju.Wilson (6), Watson (7), Contreras (7), Melancon (8), Grilli (9) and McKenry. W—J. Gomez 2-0. L—Harang 1-4. Sv—Grilli (13). HRs— Pittsburgh, G.Jones (4). Chicago 000 000 000 0 — 0 1 0 New York 000 000 000 1 — 1 5 0 (10 innings) H.Santiago, Lindstrom (8), N.Jones (9) and Flowers; Harvey, Parnell (10) and Buck. W—Parnell 3-0. L—N.Jones 0-3. Texas 010 002 000 — 3 7 0 Milwaukee 500 000 10x — 6 9 1 Grimm, R.Ross (6), Frasor (7), J.Ortiz (8) and Soto; W.Peralta, Gorzelanny (7), Kintzler (8), Henderson (9) and Maldonado. W—W.Peralta 3-2. L—Grimm 2-2. Sv—Henderson (7). HRs—Texas, Moreland (5). Milwaukee, Y.Betancourt (8), Ar.Ramirez (1). New York 000 000 000 — 0 4 0 Colorado 000 002 00x — 2 8 0 Kuroda, Kelley (8) and C.Stewart; J.De La Rosa, Belisle (7), Brothers (8), R.Betancourt (9) and Torrealba. W—J.De La Rosa 3-3. L—Kuroda 4-2. Sv—R. Betancourt (9). HRs—Colorado, C.Gonzalez (7).

Pct. .364 .348 .343 .339 .333 .333 .333 .330 .325 .325

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NATIONAL LEAGUE Atlanta 300 010 000 — 4 5 0 Cincinnati 001 010 012 — 5 9 0 Medlen, O’Flaherty (8), Kimbrel (9) and McCann; H.Bailey, LeCure (6), Marshall (8), Broxton (9) and C.Miller. W—Broxton 1-1. L—Kimbrel 0-1. HRs— Cincinnati, Choo 2 (7), Mesoraco (1). St. Louis 010 000 000 — 1 7 0 Chicago 000 200 00x — 2 5 1 Lynn, Rosenthal (8) and Y.Molina; Tr.Wood, Marmol (7), Gregg (9) and Castillo. W—Tr.Wood 3-2. L— Lynn 5-1. Sv—Gregg (5). HRs—St. Louis, Craig (2). Chicago, Schierholtz (4).

too many mistakes, too much up and down. Consistency was an issue for me today. “I had hopes when I led 4-1 in the tiebreaker and when I saved those two match points. But in the end I was missing shots by quite a bit or he was playing well. I was letting him get ahead in points. It all depended on me today.” Raonic put together a comeback after losing the first set and had it all to play for in the deciding set. He came from 0-30 down to secure a 5-4 lead, but Vedasco answered, tying the set without allowing a point in front of his home crowd. Raonic had to save three break points in the 11th game, finally smashing down an overhead to take a tight 6-5 lead. A game later, it went into a tiebreaker. Raonic lost his 4-1 lead as Verdasco levelled, then took a first lead of the set when Raonic sent a forehand into the net. Raonic fired his 12th ace to save a first match point, then profited from a Verdasco return long on a second. The Spaniard came lucky on his third from Raonic’s forehand error.

x-Indiana at New York, 6 p.m.

NBA Playoffs SECOND ROUND Conference Semifinals (Best-of-7)

WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City (1) vs. Memphis (5) ( Series tied 1-1) Tuesday’s result Memphis 99, Oklahoma City 93 Sunday’s result Oklahoma City 93 Memphis 91 Saturday’s game Oklahoma City at Memphis, 3 p.m. Monday, May 13 Oklahoma City at Memphis, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 x-Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA Friday, May 17 x-Oklahoma City at Memphis, TBA Sunday, May 19 x-Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA

EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami (1) vs. Chicago (5) (Chicago leads series 1-0) Monday’s result Chicago 93 Miami 86 Wednesday’s game Chicago at Miami, 5 p.m. Friday’s game Miami at Chicago,6 p.m. Monday, May 13 Miami at Chicago, 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 x-Chicago at Miami, TBA Friday, May 17 x-Miami at Chicago, TBA Sunday, May 19 x-Chicago at Miami, TBA

San Antonio (2) vs. Golden State (6) (San Antonio leads series 1-0) Monday’s result San Antonio 129 Golden State 127 (2OT) Wednesday’s game Golden State at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Friday’s game San Antonio at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12 San Antonio at Golden State, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 x-Golden State at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 x-San Antonio at Golden State, TBA Sunday, May 19 x-Golden State at San Antonio, TBA x — If necessary.

New York (2) vs. Indiana (3) (Series tied 1-1) Tuesday’s result New York 105 Indiana 79 Sunday’s result Indiana 102 New York 95 Saturday’s game New York at Indiana, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 New York at Indiana, TBA Thursday, May 16 Indiana at New York, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18 x-New York at Indiana, TBA Monday, May 20

Golf PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders Rank Player Points 1. Tiger Woods 1,740 2. Brandt Snedeker 1,397 3. Billy Horschel 1,205 4. Matt Kuchar 1,069 5. Kevin Streelman 1,004 6. Phil Mickelson 1,003 7. D.A. Points 906 8. Adam Scott 870 9. Graeme McDowell 838 10. Dustin Johnson 810 11. Charles Howell III 808 12. Russell Henley 800 13. Webb Simpson 796 14. Steve Stricker 795 15. Jason Day 715 16. Jimmy Walker 712 17. Chris Kirk 699 18. Hunter Mahan 693 19. Brian Gay 684 20. Keegan Bradley 674 21. John Merrick 660 22. Bill Haas 633 23. Justin Rose 626 24. Michael Thompson 623 25. David Lynn 610 26. Boo Weekley 594 27. Martin Laird 563 28. Nick Watney 542 29. Tim Clark 541 30. Josh Teater 536 World Golf Ranking 1. Tiger Woods 2. Rory McIlroy 3. Adam Scott 4. Justin Rose 5. Luke Donald 6. Brandt Snedeker 7. Louis Oosthuizen 8. Graeme McDowell 9. Steve Stricker 10. Phil Mickelson 11. Matt Kuchar 12. Lee Westwood 13. Ian Poulter 14. Keegan Bradley 15. Sergio Garcia 16. Charl Schwartzel 17. Bubba Watson 18. Webb Simpson 19. Dustin Johnson 20. Jason Dufner 21. Peter Hanson 22. Ernie Els 23. Hunter Mahan 24. Nick Watney 25. Jason Day 26. Bo Van Pelt 27. Jim Furyk 28. Bill Haas 29. Rickie Fowler 30. Zach Johnson 31. G. Fernandez-Castano 32. Branden Grace 33. Thorbjorn Olesen 34. Martin Kaymer

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LPGA Money Leaders 1. Inbee Park 2. Stacy Lewis 3. Suzann Pettersen 4. Beatriz Recari 5.So Yeon Ryu 6. Lizette Salas 7. Cristie Kerr 8. I.K. Kim 9. Na Yeon Choi 10. Jiyai Shin 11. Paula Creamer 12. Yani Tseng 13. Caroline Hedwall 14. Ai Miyazato 15. Jessica Korda 16. Angela Stanford 17. Karrie Webb 18. Giulia Sergas 19. Carlota Ciganda 20. Pornanong Phatlum 21. Haeji Kang 22. Moriya Jutanugarn 23. Mo Martin 24. Shanshan Feng 25. Hee Young Park

Trn 8 9 8 9 8 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 8 9 8 9 6 9 9 9 7 7 8

Money $877,770 $685,523 $633,089 $470,111 $385,704 $377,284 $354,506 $352,350 $329,353 $316,848 $243,779 $238,127 $235,972 $230,129 $223,916 $216,289 $213,321 $205,245 $192,212 $189,238 $163,564 $157,432 $148,120 $145,434 $145,307

LPGA Player of the Year Standings 1. Inbee Park, 131 2. Stacy Lewis, 83 3. Suzann Pettersen, 69 4. Beatriz Recari, 46 5. So Yeon Ryu, 43 6. Cristie Kerr, 39 7. Jiyai Shin, 38 8. Lizette Salas, 27 9. Na Yeon Choi, 25 9. I.K. Kim, 25 11. Yani Tseng, 21 12. Caroline Hedwall, 20 13. Jessica Korda, 18 14. Carlota Ciganda, 17 14. Ai Miyazato, 17 14. Giulia Sergas, 17 14. Karrie Webb, 17 18. Hee Young Park, 15 18. Angela Stanford, 15 20. Haeji Kang, 14 21. Catriona Matthew, 12 22. Anna Nordqvist, 10 22. Pornanong Phatlum, 10 24. Paula Creamer, 9 24. Shanshan Feng, 9 24. Candie Kung, 9 24. Ilhee Lee, 9 24. Mo Martin, 9 29. Jodi Ewart Shadoff, 8 30. Moriya Jutanugarn, 7 30. Jee Young Lee, 7

Transactions Tuesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Placed RHP Joel Hanrahan on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Allen Webster from Pawtucket (IL). CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Claimed 1B Mike McDade off waivers from Cleveland. Transferred RHP Gavin Floyd from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. Sent LHP John Danks to Charlotte (IL) for a rehab assignment. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Assigned OF Ezequiel Carrera outright to Columbus (IL). National League CHICAGO CUBS — Sent RHP Kyuji Fujikawa to Tennessee (SL) for a rehab assignment. CINCINNATI REDS — S C Ryan Hanigan to Louisville (IL) for a rehab assignment. MIAMI MARLINS — Placed 2B Donovan Solano on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 4. Selected the contract of INF Nick Green from New Orleans (PCL). Sent C Jeff Mathis to Jacksonville (SL) for a rehab assignment. Transferred RHP Henderson Alvarez from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed RHP James McDonald on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 1. Recalled INF Josh Harrison from Indianapolis (IL). ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Reinstated 1B Matt Adams from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Jermaine Curtis to Memphis (PCL). SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Activated LHP Jose Mijares from the bereavement list. Optioned RHP Jean Machi to Fresno (PCL). Carolina League CAROLINA MUDCATS—Added INF Joe Sever from Lake County (Midwest). American Association AMARILLO SOX — Signed INF/C Trey Ford and RHPs Erik Draxton and Derrick Dingeman. GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS — Signed RHPs Josh Strawn, Patrick Mincey and Wes Alsup and OF/LHP Aaron King. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed RHP Brenden Shepard. TROIS-RIVERES AIGLES — Signed OF Steve Brown. Acquired C Geroge Carroll from Southern Maryland for future considerations. Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM — Signed OF Byron Wiley.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — Signed LHP Michael Carden, C Nick Crouse, OF Ryan Curl and RHPs Matt Royal and Matt Sergey. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association PHOENIX SUNS — Named Ryan McDonough general manager. FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed PK John Kasay to a one-day contract and announced his retirement. DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed QB Aaron Corp. DENVER BRONC0S — Named Tom Heckert director of player personnel. DETROIT LIONS — Claimed LB Cory Greenwood off waivers from Kansas City and G Derek Hardman from Tampa Bay. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed CB Marcus Trufant. Released CB Antwaun Molden. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Named Chris Ballard director of player personnel. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Claimed RB Akeem Shavers off waivers from Tampa Bay. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed P Anthony Santella to a one-year contract and C Sherman Carter, FB Alex Debniak, RBs MarQueis Gray and D.J. Harper, WR Chuck Jacobs, OT Luke Marquardt, LS Kevin McDermott, CBs Darryl Morris and Lowell Rose, DL Lawrence Okoye, G Patrick Omameh and NT Mike Purcell. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed C Kevin Matthews. Released C Kyle Wilborn. HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Promoted interim coach Ron Rolston to coach. MINNESOTA WILD — Recalled Fs Zack Phillips, Justin Fontaine, Brett Bulmer and Chad Rau, D Kyle Medvec and G Jeff Deslauriers. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Suspended Sporting Kansas City M Paulo Nagamura one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for violent conduct during Sunday’s game. TORONTO FC — Signed D Steven Caldwell and F Jeremy Brockie.

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CANUCKS SWEPT BY SHARKS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sharks 4 Canucks 3 OT SAN JOSE, Calif. — Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal 13:18 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks completed their first playoff sweep in franchise history, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 Tuesday night. Joe Pavelski scored his second power-play goal of the game to tie it with 4:27 left in regulation. Brent Burns al-

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Purchase financing monthly payment is $344/$366/$431/$431 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of 159/$169/$199/$199 with a down payment of $2,300/$2,300/$2,200/$2,250 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $1,089.83/$1,158.81/$1,805.12/4,259.01 or APR of 1.49%/1.49%/1.99%/4.99% and total to be repaid is $24,788.83/$26,357.81/$31,054.12/$31,008.01. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of 0/$500/$9,250 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. *Purchase a new 2013 Fusion SE with 2.5L engine/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine /2013 Edge SEL FWD with 3.5L engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Crew 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $25,999/$27,499/$31,449/$28,999/$30,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$500/$3,750/$9,250/$9,250 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax 1,650/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to May 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before March 31, 2013. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max , Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. 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HAVE A KIWI AND SLEEP ON IT A good night’s sleep is not as hard as one might think. It may be as simple as snacking on a kiwi before calling it a night. Inzomniax: drug-free sleep solutions is hosting a workshop on getting a good night’s sleep. One of the solutions is to eat a kiwi, which offers more sleep-promoting nutrients than most fruits. Angela Hobbs, environmental sleep consultant, said a kiwi eaten an hour before bed offers a burst of antioxidants, folates and serotonin. Other fruits work as well, and they will be highlighted in the $25 workshop, which takes place on May 12 at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre, 56 Holt St., starting at 3 p.m. Registration can be done through a Red Deer Recreation Centre or by calling 403-3098411.

MOTHER’S DAY ANTIQUE SHOW Those looking for some last-minute gifts for mom can find them at the 24th annual Red Deer Mother’s Day antique furniture and collectibles show on May 11 and 12. The show, in the Prairie Pavilion at Westerner Park, runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It will feature more than 350 tables of vendors from across the country. Admission to the show is $8 for adults, with children 14 and under admitted free.

MEET THE CRITTERS AT KERRY WOOD Pop into the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on Saturday and make friends with a live animal. The centre’s Meet the Critter event is a family-oriented drop-in program with activities to go along with a critter meetand-greet. The event funs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the nature centre, with admission by suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family. For more information, call 403346-2010.

CORRECTION A story about wildfires in Tuesday’s Advocate had incorrect information about the location of a Red Deer County wildfire. The fire was located east of Red Deer near Hwy 595 and Range Road 262.

Shoppers flock to Target on opening day BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Excited shoppers filled the parking lot and then the aisles of Red Deer’s newest retail option on Tuesday, as Target opened its doors in the city for the first time. One woman said she “felt like doing a happy dance” walking into the store in the Bower Place Shopping Centre on Tuesday morning. The store is in the former Zellers site. Another remarked that she was feeling “pretty good” because she was “in Target for the first time!” The chain store offering a vast array of products at low prices has long been a hit with Canadians on cross-border shopping trips. In March, the first Target stores in Canada opened in Ontario. The Red Deer store was one of 22 in Western Canada — 10 in Alberta — to open on Tuesday. In total, the American retail giant has said it expects to open 124 stores in Canada by the end of the year. Some who had been to Target stores in the U.S. said on Tuesday that the Red Deer facility was not a carbon copy after their maiden shop in the local location. Kristine Roberts has shopped at American Target stores a lot, and thus was eager for the local opening. She needed pillows, having been unable to find any in town for under $40. Her cart, upon leaving Target, was filled with them. “There’s a lot of stuff in there that we don’t have anywhere else. There’s a huge selection,” she said.

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Checking out the competition, Walmart employee Laura Hill of Red Deer waits for a cab outside the new Target store at the Bower Place Shopping on Tuesday. “I just had to check it out,” said Hill, “but I think I will stick to Walmart” she said. Melanie Grenier also had anticipated the store’s arrival, and found it to be “nice and clean and fresh.” Both she and Roberts said many things available in the U.S. stores are not also carried locally, but they still intend to be regular shoppers. Debbie Stolte also entered the new store excited, based on what she had heard from her sister about Target shopping in the U.S. But, upon leaving, that enthusiasm was gone. “It’s not as exciting as people were talking about when they went to the States to see Target, and the prices aren’t any lower than they are at Walmart or anything,” said Stolte. “It’s not that grand,” she said, adding she was expecting lower prices with the Canadian dollar near parity and more “neat stuff.” Target says it is “working to ensure the experience in Canada is as delightful and surprising as it is in the U.S..” But Target Canada president Tony Fisher has acknowledged that most Canadian prices will be higher than those in the U.S., citing transportation, distribution, fuel and duty costs among the reasons for the higher prices.

Included in the Red Deer store is a Starbucks and a pharmacy. The retail giant, in partnership with Sobeys, offers frozen, dairy and dry grocery products. Outside Walmart on Tuesday morning, Karla Wyld said she was not aware of the store opening and does not foresee a big shift in her shopping patterns because of the new arrival. “Target versus Walmart: I’d say it’s pretty much the same,” said the Gull Lake resident. Zac Zuber, another Walmart shopper, said he will probably check out the store, having liked the American location he has visited. Zuber said he is not expecting the merchandise selection here to match that found south of the border. The store’s first flyer, featuring “unique savings” in conjunction with grand openings for the Western Canadian stores, will be available on May 24. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. The Minneapolis-based corporation has more than 1,800 stores in the United States. The Canadian openings represent its first international venture. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

Are you prepared for a disaster? ONLY ONE-THIRD OF CANADIANS HAVE DISASTER KIT BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Disasters in Central Alberta — they have happened before and they will happen again. The question is: Are you prepared? Central Alberta is susceptible to hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms and floods. Fires or freak accidents, like the 2001 anhydrous ammonia spill, can occur out of the blue, too, resulting in states of emergency where leaving one’s house, or staying in it, might not be possible and water and electricity may not be available. May 5 to 11 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada. The week is designed to get citizens thinking about how to handle disasters before they happen. There are three main components to emergency preparedness: knowing the risks, making a plan, and making an emergency preparedness kit. Emergency personnel are often swamped in the days immediately following a disaster, making individual preparation key. The City of Red Deer suggests residents should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours after a disaster. “Taking a few hours to have a plan can make the difference between being scared and being prepared,” said Karen Mann, the city’s emergency management co-ordinator. Canadians by and large are not prepared to deal with disasters. One-third of Canadians have disaster preparedness kits in their homes. And one-third not only don’t have a disaster kit, they have no food or water stores at all. Only six out of every 10 Canadians re-

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Canadian Red Cross Society coordinator of disaster management Matt Sawatsky with a variety of emergency preparedness items. port having enough food and water in their homes to last for 72 hours in the event of a disaster. An emergency kit should include flashlights, a battery or crank radio, water (at least two litres per person per day), nonperishable food and a can opener, a firstaid kit and prescription medications, a small amount of cash, and copies of important documents. The supplies should be enough to cover a three-day period. Provisions for family pets should also be included in a kit. Other preparedness suggestions include taking photos or videos of your home or business to help with the claims process in

the event of a disaster and personal loss. Kits should be lightweight and easy to carry, said Leigh Baker of the Red Deer branch of the Red Cross. “When we’re teaching people about being prepared for disaster and building a kit, we do ask that it be somewhere that’s convenient to remove it from the home. It should be portable,” she said. The Red Cross and other non-profit groups offer emergency preparedness kits for about $60. The kits can also easily be made at home. For more information on disaster preparedness, visit www.getprepared.ca. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

Police probe Hobbema shooting A 21-year-old man is recovering from gunshot wounds in hospital after being shot while at a Samson First Nation home early Tuesday morning. Maskwacis (Hobbema) RCMP said they responded to a complaint that a man was suffering from gunshot injuries early Tues-

day. The victim was sent to a local hospital and later transported to an Edmonton area hospital to be treated. He is in stable condition. Police said they believe the shooting took place in a home. Police said there was a report of shots

fired and suspects running from the area. Maskwacis RCMP community response unit is investigating the incident, which is believed to be gang related.

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BRIEFS Markerville jewelry shop approved A new Markerville shop offering handcrafted jewelry and glassware was approved by Red Deer County’s municipal planning commission on Tuesday. The Blacksmith Boutique will be open from midMay until the September long weekend and will offer unique locally made jewelry and hand-painted glassware. In the off season, owner Brooke Henrikson plans to promote the shop as a gathering area for local crafters and may offer classes. The shop is located near Centre Street and Township Road 364A.

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County gives Sylvan health support Red Deer County has backed up its support for an urgent care centre in Sylvan Lake with some cash. Council unanimously approved a $2,000 request from the Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee to help bankroll a proposed business plan being commissioned to build a case for the health-care facility. The plan is expected to cost $10,000 to $15,000 and the committee lobbying for an urgent care centre has approached a number of area municipalities to share the cost. “I like the idea of partnering with other municipalities within the region,” said county Mayor Jim Wood. “If our $2,000 can help this project come to be, then I think it’s a good $2,000 spent.” A consultant will be hired to undertake the plan, which will be based on statistical data and designed to mesh with the family care clinic concept that is being promoted by the province. Sylvan Lake and area residents have been fighting for several years for a facility that provides accessible medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and sickness, seven days a week, with extended operating hours for residents and visitors.

Hotel access plan approved A compromise on road access issues has been worked out between Red Deer County and the developer of a hotel planned for Gasoline Alley. Last month, the county’s municipal planning commission approved a 3.8-metre height relaxation to allow construction of a four-storey hotel that will be operated as Microtel Inn and Suites. But the commission had concerns that a proposed entrance and exit off Leva Avenue would create traffic problems. After working with planners, a right-in, right-out access was proposed in the site plan instead. The commission unanimously approved the change on Tuesday. The 100-room hotel will located on Leva Avenue just south of Hampton Inn and Suites, and will include a pool, waterslide, fitness area and two meeting rooms. The project is expected to be worth more than $10 million. Microtel is part of the Wyndham Hotel Group and is known as an upper-end economy brand. Two as-yet-unnamed restaurants are also proposed nearby in a second construction phase. A nationally branded restaurant chain and a national breakfast restaurant are being courted for the spaces. Construction will be underway soon and the hotel is expected to open by May 2014.

Trout pond deal possible Lacombe County expects to dangle an offer to keep a popular Eckville-area trout pond open. Ernie Beskowiney, who owns the land where the trout pond is located about eight km southeast of Eckville, approached county council in March to ask if the municipality was willing to take over maintenance of the fishing hole known as Niemela Trout Pond. Sylvan Lake Fish and Game Association has long handled those duties but a dwindling and aging membership has left the group with a shortage of members able to do the mowing and site cleanup work necessary. Vandalism has also become a problem and

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Bijan Boroumand scoops up the ball on the run as he participates in a grade seven physical education class at Eastview Middle School on Monday. With summer like conditions Monday many classes through the city got outdoors to enjoy the mild weather. Beskowiney has concerns about liability. Beskowiney said if someone can’t be found to oversee the trout pond site, which has a parking lot and picnic tables, he may have to close the site to the public. The pond, which is stocked by the province, is regularly visited by anglers and the parking lot is often full on summer weekends. Council recently discussed the issue and directed administration to negotiate a deal to buy or lease the pond. “We’re exploring our options,” said County Reeve Ken Wigmore, who said there are a number of details to be worked out. Council expressed some concern about investing in a facility that it doesn’t own, or at least have a long-term lease on. The Eckville trout pond is not the only one in the county and supporting one may lead to expectations that the county will pump money into other sites, said Wigmore. Beskowiney was pleased the county was considering an agreement to take over the pond. “That’s great news,” he said. He hopes to lease the site and plans to meet with the county later this month.

Relay for Life to run June 14-15 With an aim to keep a good thing going, the 2013 Red Deer Relay For Life launched on Tuesday. The 12th local iteration of the Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser will take place on June 14 and 15. Last year’s event saw approximately 50 teams participating and $230,000 raised for cancer research, support programs, prevention initiatives and advocacy. The Relay For Life will get underway at 7 p.m. on June 14, going through the night and ending at 7 a.m. The walk/run relay around Crossroads Church (at 32nd Street and Hwy 2) is non-competitive and will take place in conjunction with other festivities. “We’re going to have lots of entertainment during the night. There’s going to be tons and tons of food coming at different points during the night,” said organizer Mike Garcelon. As in past years, the event will be opened by a first lap of cancer survivors and luminaries will be lit at a dusk ceremony to pay tribute to loved ones affected by cancer. Across the country last year, 166,000 participants raised $51 million for the Canadian Cancer Society. The society is marking its 75th anniversary in 2013. To sign up for the relay, donate, volunteer or buy a luminary, visit www.relayforlife.ca. For more information on the Red Deer walk, contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 403-347-3662.

Community fund changes proposed The way Red Deer County funds some community programs should be changed, said a county councillor on Tuesday. Coun. Dave Hoar said he would like to see the county have more control over the almost $520,000 that goes into nearly three dozen programs funded through Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). Hoar said he would like to see about $320,000 of the funding distributed throughout the county using the same ratios

used by the municipality to determine recreational funding. Sylvan Lake and Innisfail would also be added to the FCSS partnership and would get $42,000 and $70,000 respectively. Under the current system, the money is doled out by a 12-member board, on which the county has two seats. “So we are not in control over the spending of our funds,” said Hoar. FCSS is a partnership between local municipal governments and the province. The partnership provides provincial funding that is matched with local tax dollars on an 80/20 basis, with the county providing just over $100,000. The funding supports locally driven preventive social services initiatives, such as district community workers, Meals on Wheels and the Boys and Girls Club. The issue came up because council was considering whether to extend the current three-year FCSS agreement, which ends next year, to 2017. Council voted to defer a decision until Hoar’s suggestion could be discussed. Coun. Philip Massier was opposed.

Innisfail break-ins probed Innisfail RCMP are investigating a recent string of day time break-ins at residences. Between April 17 and May 6, five break and enters were reported. Police believe the suspect can also be linked to several break-ins in the Olds and Sundre areas. The suspect is described as a non-white male, about 35 to 40 years old, with a slender build, short dark hair and a brown goatee. Residents are reminded to be vigilant about locking their doors and windows, and staying in touch with neighbours and advising them when you are not going to be home. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. To remain anonymous, visit www.tipsubmit.com or call Crime Stopper, 1-800-222-8477.

Walk into the past in Alix Take a Saturday walk into the past as the Village of Alix offers a look at its history. People are invited to experience the history of the small Central Alberta village on June 15 through the eyes of Irene Parlby, Alberta’s first female cabinet minister, as she takes you on a guided tour of Main Street, where people will meet other characters from the past. As well, people can mingle with farmers and artisans who would have come to town to sell their wares, socialize and play — in this case there will be a polo game to watch. Pie and lunch options will be available during the day. Registration for the event starts at 9 a.m. at the Alix Youth Centre, 4803 50th Ave. in Alix, with the first walking tour starting at 10 a.m. and the second tour going at 1 p.m. The event costs $30 for youth, adults and seniors and $20 for children 12 and under. Bus transportation is available from Red Deer and camping is available in Alix. For more information, visit villageofalix.ca or boomtowntrail.com, or call Donna at 403-747-2584.

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No fire permits will be issued in Rocky Mountain House Wildfire Management Area due to the high fire hazard and dry grass. The area has three active wildfires, including a 15-hectare fire that is out of control. The cause is under investigation. A two-hectare wildfire, recreation caused, is under control, and a .25-hectare fire, where the cause is still under investigation, is also under control. Another recreation-caused fire, .01 hectares in size, has been extinguished. In Alberta, 18 wildfires are burning. Two are out of control, one is being held, six are under control and nine have been turned over to residents. Since April 1, Alberta has recorded 1,188 new wildfires, which have burned 136.06 hectares. For more information, visit www.srd.alberta.ca/ wildfire.

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Pediatrician Dr. Niraj Mistry demonstrates an app he has developed with two colleagues, in Toronto. The app called Snap’N’Dose lets users take a picture with their phone of the drug identification number (DIN) on the front of every medicine box, enter their child’s age and weight, and get an easy-to-understand dosage for that particular medication. the child 10 millilitres bases on the prescribed number — or almost half the bottle. The child had to be monitored for liver failure due to drug toxicity, but ultimately recovered, he says, adding that “unintentional overdosing of Tylenol is the most commonly known reason for liver failure in children.” So when Mistry signed up for a graduate class at the University of Toronto designed to bring together students from all disciplines to create mobile phone apps to deal with real-world problems, he wanted to find a way to solve the dose discrepancy issue in liquid fever meds. In the parlance of the class, Mistry was the “apper” — the person who came with the issue to be solved. He teamed up with two experienced computer programmers, Pooja Viswanathan and David Xue, who both work in the Intelligent Assistive Systems Technology lab at Toronto Rehab Institute. “Niraj came to us with the problem and David and I sat down and said: ‘OK, how can we actually design this app and how can we get the data that we need,” Viswanathan recalls. The trio came up with a prototype mobile phone app that they dubbed Snap’N’Dose, which they plan to refine, test out in a study with doctors and parents, then hopefully bring to market within a year. Their solution is sim-

ple to use: parents snap a photo of the drug identification number, or DIN, found on the packaging of all prescription and over-the-counter medications sold in Canada, which are listed in a Health Canada database that provides ingredient, dosage and other information. Snap’N’Dose then calculates the proper dose based on a product’s measurement — such as liquid millilitres — based on a child’s weight and age. It can also send a reminder when the next dose should be administered and the warn of the maximum dose per day. “There really is a problem in terms of communicating in a simple way what a parent needs

to do when a child falls sick,” Viswanathan says. “When it’s really stressful when your child is sick and potentially crying and you need to quickly administer that dose ... the exact amount of dose that the parent needs to give the child is not (easily) accessible. And it’s quite crucial.” As well, there are a number of different brands of fever medicines, and each has its own measurement and dosage recommendations, she points out. Xue says the study the group is planning will look at whether using Snap’N’Dose is superior in helping parents determine the correct dose for their child compared with parents who don’t use the app.

WASHINGTON — Indoor tanning beds would come with new warnings about the risk of cancer and be subject to more stringent federal oversight under a proposal unveiled Monday by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has regulated tanning beds and sun lamps for over 30 years, but for the first time ever the agency says those devices should not be used by people under age 18. The agency wants that warning on pamphlets, catalogues and websites that promote indoor tanning. And regulators are also proposing that manufacturers meet certain safety and design requirements, including timers and limits on radiation emitted. The government action is aimed at curbing cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, which have been on the rise for about 30 years. An estimated 2.3 million U.S. teenagers tan indoors each year, and melanoma is the second most common form of cancer among young adults, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Recent studies have shown that the risk of melanoma is 75 per cent higher in people who have been exposed to ultraviolet radiation from indoor tanning. While most cases are diagnosed in people in their 40s and 50s, the disease is linked to sun exposure at a young age. Physician groups have been urging the U.S. government to take action on tanning beds for years, citing increases in the number of cases of skin cancer among people in their teens and 20s. “As a dermatologist I see the consequences of indoor tanning. I have to diagnose too many young people with melanoma and see the grief that it causes to these families,” said Dr. Mary Maloney of the American Academy of Dermatology, on a call with FDA officials. Maloney said the FDA action is an important first step, but that her group would continue to push for a ban on the sale and use of tanning beds for people under age 18. Earlier this year, a study of Missouri tanning salons found that 65 per cent of 250 businesses surveyed would accept children ages 10 to 12, often without parental permission. The study was conducted by dermatologists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Currently the machines are classified as low-risk devices, in the same group as bandages and tongue depressors. The proposal would increase their classification to moderate-risk, or class II, devices. That would allow the FDA to review their safety and design before manufacturers begin selling them.

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Age no obstacle for Iggy & the Stooges DROP NEW ALBUM, CONTINUE LATE-CAREER VICTORY LAP 40 YEARS AFTER FIRST BREAKING UP BY CHRIS TALBOTT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE — When Iggy & the Stooges broke up in 1974, almost no one who’d heard of the band had actually heard it. More than 40 years later, Iggy Pop’s band has a new album Ready to Die, a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and growing reverence for its place in music history. It’s one of rock’s stranger success stories, but what do you expect when it comes to Iggy Pop and the proto-punk band everybody used to hate, but really loved? “It’s true, it’s a funny arc with us,” Pop said in a phone interview. “That is the way it is, actually, in all the various numerical yardsticks of all this crud — it’s bigger than it was. We have the advantage that it was so tiny when we started. It was really really tiny in numerical scope, but it’s grown and all those old records still sell really nice and steadily, and they’re heavily licensed. People get to hear them at sports events and on movies and in adverts.” When historians and critics sort through the band’s legacy, Pop notes, they always point out the Stooges’ initial commercial failure: “But I always felt I was never making them for a quick buck. I was always making them forever.” The Michigan-based Stooges broke up in 1974 after dropping three albums, including the highly influential Fun House and Raw Power. The group with Mike Watt on bass reformed in 2003 and guitarist James Williamson rejoined the band in 2009 after guitarist-bassist Ron Asheton passed away. The 66-year-old Pop spoke to The Associated Press about getting better with age and the possibility of more Stooges in the 21st century: AP: What do you think accounts for the band’s continuing growth in popularity? Pop: It got more to the general public maybe somewhere in the mid-’90s. It just sort of got to be everybody was ready to go, “Oooh, OK.” I think part of that is there were fewer and fewer people doing sort of quote-unquote

rock ’n’ roll. It’s become less and less available on a daily basis. AP: Your guitarist James Williamson returned to the band after a long break from music. Did he struggle to get back up to speed? Pop: There are little nuances that I hear of things that he can do that he couldn’t do a year ago or two years ago. That’s interesting. Ultimately in a group of this vintage, there are certain things that you can’t do quite as much of that you could do when you’re in your 20s. If you’ve got soul and know how to marshal your intelligence, you can more than make up for that by the depth you can bring and the intelligent decisions you can make as a musician when you’re in your 60s and I’d say that’s kind of what he does.“ AP: The experts say your ability to pick things up slows down as you age. Do you agree? Pop: No, that’s a lot of cold s---. In fact, playing an instrument really well is almost a detriment to playing music if you want to play it for your own pleasure or play it as an author, as originator. ... If you read Bound for Glory by Woody Guthrie, the first chapter it starts out he’s hoboing on a train, and he’s using his guitar to shelter him from the rain, he’s getting into fights with it. It doesn’t even have a guitar case. And everybody knows Woody Guthrie couldn’t play but three chords. I guarantee you you could start in your 50s and learn how to play guitar like Woody Guthrie really quickly. He pulled music out of his box. That’s what it’s about really, pulling music out of your box. AP: You had a reputation for highenergy shows during the first go-round with the Stooges. Is it more difficult to perform to that standard now? Pop: My personal ability to project physical energy probably didn’t peak until only about six years ago, seven years ago. It was in my mid- to late 50s and that’s because when I was younger I didn’t work at it at all. Also the big difference was I was a little ahead of my time, seems to be the general rap on me, and so I didn’t get the audience feedback then. It’s really hard. You can come out and bust ass and keep that up for about three songs, but if a bunch of people are just giving you the cold stare, it gets hard to sort of not to

Ray Harryhausen, a master of special effects in films, dies BY CTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — When Ray Harryhausen was 13, he was so overwhelmed by King Kong that he vowed he would create otherworldly creatures on film. He fulfilled his desire as an adult, thrilling audiences with skeletons in a sword fight, a gigantic octopus destroying the Golden Gate Bridge, and a sixarmed dancing goddess. On Tuesday, Harryhausen died at London’s Hammersmith Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for about a week. He was 92. Biographer and longtime friend Tony Dalton confirmed the specialeffects titan’s death, saying it was too soon to tell the exact cause. He described Harryhausen’s passing as “very gentle and very quiet.” “Ray did so much and influenced so many people,” Dalton said. He recalled his friend’s “wonderfully funny, brilliant sense of humour” and love of Laurel and Hardy, adding that, “His creatures were extraordinary, and his imagination was boundless.” Though little known by the general public, Harryhausen made 17 movies that are cherished by devotees of film

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FRANCIS Sonia Charlotte 1932-2013 Sonia Francis passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 2, 2013, after a brief illness. Sonia was born on March 14, 1932 in Wrexham, North Wales. She received her schooling at the Rhyl Grammar School and went on to receive her Registered Nurse Certificate at High Wycombe Hospital, Buckinghamshire, and her Midwifery Certificate in Chester, Cheshire. She worked as a District Nurse/ Midwife until coming to Lacombe in 1964. Sonia worked as an R.N. at the Lacombe General Hospital and later in hospitals in B a s h a w, E d m o n t o n , a n d Vegreville, and at Nursing outposts in the Northwest Territories. She then relocated to Red Deer where she worked at the Richard Parsons Auxiliary Hospital, then spent the final years of her nursing career as the Home Care Coordinator at the Red Deer Public Health Unit. Sonia thrived at the Symphony Senior Living, Inglewood in Red Deer where she was able to enjoy companionship and visits from her family and close friends. The family is most grateful to the caring and loving staff who made her final years so happy. Sonia was predeceased by her parents; Alice and Walter Francis and is survived by her sister, Sylvia Gillespie (Dick) of Lacombe, her three nieces; Anne Gillespie (Cathy) of Calgary, Janet Hardy (Paul) of Red Deer and Lynn Gillespie Salera (Rocco) of St. Lazare , Quebec, and her great nephews and nieces; Robert, Christopher, Clarke, Hilary and Lauren. As per Sonia’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. If wished, condolences may be sent to Sylvia Gillespie, 5448 46 Ave. Lacombe T4L 1N1 or by visiting: www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

WYTEN 1927 - 2013 Mr. William John “Bill” Wyten beloved husband of 56 years to Maria of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Bill was employed by Kraft Foods for 35 years as a sales representative. He was also a very good and avid tennis player and very involved in the running of the Club. A great cross country skier and an all around sportsman and very much appreciated. He was also a member of the ACT/UCT. Bill was a very good partner to Maria and he is also survived by three sisters. Funeral Mass will be c e l e b r a t e d a t S t . M a r y ’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with The Reverend Father Les Drewicki, celebrant. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

LYONS Gordon “Keith” Dec. 28, 1933 - May 4, 2013 Keith is finally resting comfortably in the arms of his beloved wife Mabel, who predeceased him in June of 2006. Keith was an exceptional hockey player with a promising career in the sport, but decided to join the Army. When his time in the Army was complete, he met and married Mabel and worked for the Department of Highways. He spent his retirement years being quite “busy”. He enjoyed visiting and assisting his neighbors and friends with farm work or anything they needed help with. He will be sadly missed by his sons David, Wayne and Grant (Deniese) and grandchildren Morgan, Yvette, Sierra, Taylor and Teran. He is also survived by his brother Don(Maryann) and his sister Ellen. He was predeceased by his brothers Fred and Howard. Keith’s smile will be remembered and forever treasured in our hearts. At Keith’s request a private funeral service will be held. Friends and family are invited to attend an open house in Keith’s memory at the Lacombe Arena on Friday, May 10th between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cuba Lab Project - Keith & Mabel Lyons Memorial, Box 850, Langley STN LCD 1, Langley, BC V3A 8S6 (Website: http://www.memocuba.org/). Condolences may be made by visiting ww.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe & Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

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CLASSIFIEDS VICTORIA DAY Hours & Deadlines OFFICE & PHONES CLOSED MON. MAY 20 Red Deer Advocate Publication dates: SAT. MAY 18 TUES. MAY 21 Deadline is: Fri. May 17, 5 p.m. Red Deer Life Sunday Publication date: SUN. MAY 19 Deadline is: Fri. May 17 NOON Central AB Life Publication date: THURS. MAY 23 Deadline is: Fri. May 17, 5 p.m. Ponoka & Lacombe Express Publication date: WED. MAY 22 Deadline is: Thur. May 16, 5 p.m. Rimbey Publication date; TUES. MAY 21 Deadline is: Wed. May 15, NOON

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Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Publication date: THUR. MAY 23 Deadline is: Fri. May 17, 5 p.m. Bashaw Publication date: TUES. MAY 21 Deadline is: Thur. May 16, NOON Castor - Regular deadline Have a safe & happy holiday CLASSIFIEDS 309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca

Oilfield

800

jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

COLTER ENERGY SERVICES INC

710

Join Our Fast Growing Team and Secure Your Future with our Optimum Benefit Package & RRSP’s!!

F/T LIVE-IN CAREGIVER req’d for senior in Rocky. 403-845-3217 or email dsbauer@telus.net 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

Dental

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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 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds DENTAL RECEPTION/ OFFICE MANAGER for hygiene department. Looking for mature, professional with exc. communication skills. Must be efficient and multi task with ease, and have the ability to follow through on policies and implement them amoung staff. Must be reliable and able to work extended hours. Exp. is an asset but not req’d. Yearly Term position with strong potential for permanent position. Wage to be determined. Fax resume or drop off in person to Associates Dental, Attn: Corinne. 403-347-2133 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

Stettler & Weekender

Publication date: WED. MAY 22 FRI. MAY 24 Deadline is: Fri. May 17, NOON

Oilfield

Hair Stylists

760

ADAM & EVE UNISEX REQ’S F/T HAIR CUTTING PERSONNEL. Above average earnings. Submit resume in person at Parkland Mall.

Medical

790

PHARMACIST and PHARM TECHS, FT/PT, GAETZ IDA. Contact Fran 403.392.6488 or lkding@telus.net Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Production Testing Personnel: Day & Night Supervisors & Field Operators •

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Qualified Day & Night Supervisors - (Must be able to provide own work truck.) Field Operators - Valid First Aid, H2S, driver’s license required! Please see your website @ www.colterenergy.ca or contact us at 1-877-926-5837 Your application will be kept strictly confidential

Experienced Dozer and Hoe operators required, 3-5 years preferred. Valid safety tickets required. Reliable truck would be an asset, use compensated accordingly. Please forward resume with references to brent@ smithironearthworks.ca or fax 403-347-0147. No phone calls please. Fletcher Production Services is now hiring experienced operators for the Sylvan Lake & Rocky Mountain House areas. Please submit resume to fletcherproduction@telus. net or drop off at 120, 5028 50A ST Sylvan Lake, AB. Experience is a must.

Fluid Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

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In Memoriam PEARN Winifred Jane Sept. 14 1922 - Nov. 30 2012 A celebration of Winnie’s life will take place May 18, 2013 at 11 a m . L u n c h t o f o l l o w . Location Red Deer Legion Branch 35 2810 Bremner Ave. Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the L e g i o n L a d i e s A u x i l i a r y, Branch 35 Red Deer.

REIS - Brandon Joel May 19, 1995 - May 8, 2007 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life John 3:16 Love, Dad & Mom, Sissy, Cam and Georgie

Funeral Directors & Services

Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium

Brandon Joel Reis May 8, 2007 There’s a smile with every thought of you. Love and miss you Auntie Shelly

6150–67 Street Red Deer, AB

403-347-3319 reddeerfuneralhome.com

Red Deer

Funeral Home & Crematorium by Arbor Memorial Arbor Memorial Inc.

Card Of Thanks 44957CL31

DELAGE Carol It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Delage on April 26, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband Denis; her mother and sister. Carol will be fondly remembered by her family as well as friends and co-workers. Carol has touched the lives of many people, especially through work in and around Red Deer. A celebration of Carol will be held May 10, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at Cronquist Tea House at Bower Ponds in Red Deer in an outdoor setting with potluck to follow, potluck donations gratefully welcome. Should seating be a requirement, please bring a chair.

Newly Renovated Facility

Announcements

Daily

Classifieds 309-3300

Goodbrand(Kinsey) The family of the late Dorothy Goodbrand wishes to thank everyone for the many expressions of sympathy shown. For your support, gifts, cards, food, flowers, and donations to the MS Society, we thank you sincerely. Gordon, Shirley, Ken, and Lorraine To the many people who helped my husband and myself in the car accident on May 5th on the corner of Riverside Drive and 60th, thank you so very much for all your help and kindness.

Fracturing Operators / Class 1 Drivers Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanics / Apprentices

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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Restaurant/ Hotel

820

LOOKING FOR

Oilfield Maintenance Labourer /Swamper Must have safety tickets. No experience necessary. Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com

another Red Deer location is

OPENING SOON

PROVIDENCE Trucking Inc Is now hiring experienced:

Picker operator

FULL TIME COOKS & SERVERS If you have a Great Attitude and can work with Minimal Supervision“WE WANT YOU”.

Bed Truck Operator

All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. We offer exceptional wages and benefits for exceptional people. Fax resume and abstract to 403-314-2340 or email to safety@ providencetrucking.ca 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

Experience is an asset or we will train. Competitive Wages and Room for Advancement. E-mail resume to info@humptys.com, miles.1016@hotmail.ca or fax 403.266.1973.

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Winch truck Operator

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

FIRESIDE NOW HIRING: Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Breakfast Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers & Bartenders. Bring resume in person. 4907 Lakeshore Dr. Sylvan Lake.

SERVICE RIG

850

Trades

COMPETITION # : LL 13-10 FACILITY Lacombe Lodge DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Maintenance TITLE: Maintenance STATUS: Permanent Full-Time POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision, this position performs a variety of maintenance duties on various types of equipment, buildings; and grounds under the direction of the Department Supervisor and/or other maintenance workers in accordance with acceptable standards, regulations, safety, policies and procedures. The work is defined as semi-skilled, routine, manual, becoming somewhat independent. QUALIFICATIONS: Preference to have a 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate 3 years Building Operations Experience Valid Alberta Driver’s License with clean abstract High School Diploma CONTACT: Human Resources Lacombe Foundation 4622 C & E Trail Lacombe, AB T4L 1M9 403-782-4119 (Fax) lisa.leschert@bethanygrp.ca A current Police Information Check is a pre-employment requirement for new employees to The Lacombe Foundation. We sincerely thank all candidates for their application; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

CONCRETE Flatwork finisher req’d. Must have drivers license. email: crete_monster@yahoo.ca

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

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

Water management company looking to hire a qualified

Foreman/Supervisor

Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Must be able to organize crews and get things done in a timely matter. The right candidate will start out at $100,000.00+/year, with company truck, benefits and bonuses. Work is in the Edson, Fox Creek, Whitecourt area. Hiring immediately. Please forward resumes for review to hrmng@hotmail.ca

Professionals

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LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced P/T Servers. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please

is hiring for the following position: 3RD OR 4TH YEAR HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. For the Red Deer Area. Please fax resume to: 403-347-8060 OR EMAIL: tricia.cunningham@ lafarge-na.com

LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced F/T Servers with Bartending experience. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please VICTORIA PARK SENIOR Community is now hiring

LICENSED MECHANIC & AUTO BODY TECH. Reasonable rate. A.J. Auto Repair & Body 11, 7836 49 Ave. Call 403-506-6258 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

LOCAL company now hiring exp’d dozer and grater operators. Fax resume 403-347-6296

EXCECUTIVE CHEF

great salary, benefits & matching RRSP plan. Experience in scratch cooking is a must. Shift work is req’d. Wage will be discussed during interview. ALSO HIRING

SOU CHEF

with experience. Call 403-309-1957 or email cam.gallagher@ holidaytouch.com or fax to: 403-309-1960

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Trades

850

Trades

NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Experienced Screedman Roller Operator Transfer Machine Operator Email resume to: office@ccal.com Fax resume to: 403-885-5137 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

850

Trades

850

Trades

ROCKY RIDGE BUILDERS INC. is currently seeking mature individuals for modular horse barn manufacturing. Carpentry exp. an asset. Must have drivers license and transportation. 10 hrs/day, 5 days/week. 15 minutes south of Sylvan Lake. Fax resume to 403-728-3106 or call 403-373-3419

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

Experience with Cat, White, Waukesha, Ariel, would be an Asset.

www.ferus.ca

Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman

The successful candidate will be expected to follow our Core Values Our Core Values are: “Integrity”, “Respect”, “Dependability” “Striving to Improve”

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.

If you are interested in joining our company, please reply with your resume to: NGC Compression Solutions Mail: PO Box 1654, Stettler, AB T0C 2L1 Fax: (403) 742-5803 Email: dave.mclean@ngc-ltd.com Please note that only those being requested for interviews will be contacted Start your career! See Help Wanted

Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice or Journeyman 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 We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECHNICIAN TO START IMMEDIATELY

Experienced P/T Door Security

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. Company paid benefit plan and RRSP. Please send resumes to: resume@ nexusengineering.ca

Apply in person after 3 pm.

Sales & Distributors

830

LIGHTHOUSE MARINE

in Sylvan Lake is looking to expand our sales team for our busy 2013 season. Applicants must be able to handle a high volume of sales and work independently. Please email resume with references to dan@mmservices.ca

850

Trades

BRAATT CONST.

Is looking for general carpenters for the Red Deer area. Call Brad 403-588-8588

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

Trades

850

STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Structural Welders

that are CWB certified with API650 experience. Please forward resume to Darryl@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109.

TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 drivers req’d for flat deck work. Steady year round work. Benefits, exc. wages and safety bonuses. Successful candidates must be hard working, must know your load securement and love driving as you will be traveling throughout BC, AB, SK & MB. Please fax resumes and drivers abstract to 1-855-784-2330 NEED experienced Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Part time weekdays. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

Spanky’s Transit Mix

Blackfalds

X-STATIC

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.

NGC is a leading service provider, responding to customer’s needs in the Natural Gas compression industry, supplying quality We have immediate openings for the following:

Candidate must be highly organized, possess excellent verbal communication skills and be able to function as part of a team. This position may require extended hours of work, and possible weekends, must have a valid class 5 driver’s license, the successful candidate will be required to supply a current drivers abstract, prior to employment

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

MECHANICAL Design Engineer

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Trades

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH TJ FIELD SERVICE PAVING. Looking for Exp`d Class 1 Driver to TECH move equipment and haul (STETTLER) material, and exp. Class 3 driver to haul material. Duties include the following: Competitive Wages. Great working atmosphere. FAX • D e v e l o p c u s t o m e r Resume to 403-346-8404 relationships and deliver or email exceptional customer tjpaving@hotmail.com service. • Perform customer maintenance and service work in the Natural Gas Industry.

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Oilfield

This position involves all internal reconditioning of Innisfail & Sylvan Truck Ranch vehicles for resale. No retail work. We have a great shop, with great equipment. If you want to work great hours and earn an excellent income with an excellent benefits package, apply now. To apply, contact Wayne or Daryl at 403-227-4456 for an interview. Or send your resume to wkarach@truckranch.ca

is looking for concrete truck drivers. Call Brad 403-347-6562

SECURITAS CANADA

Truckers/ Drivers

880

Misc. Help

ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training

Spring Start

GED classes days/evening

Fall Start

Community Support Worker Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in Michener Area West of 40th Ave. North Ross St. to 52 Street. $236/monthly Good for adult with small car. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NO EXP. NECESSARY!! F.T. position available IMMEDIATELY in hog assembly yard in Red Deer. Starting wage $12/hr. Call Rich or Paul 403-346-6934

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Hiring Immediate FT & Casual

EMR/EMT Security Positions Securitas Canada is looking for qualified Security Staff for a Petro-Chemical plant outside of Red Deer. Qualification: Security/Emergency Dispatcher: *EMR/EMT- ACP registered *Valid license (Class 4) * Provincial Security License * Bondable *Good interpersonal skills *Good communication skills *Computer knowledge, previous emergency experience, previous security experience, client interaction experience an asset WHY SECURITAS: *Extended Health and Dental plan *Above average wages *Fully Paid uniform *All training time paid *Dedicated quality group. *Room to learn and grow. How to apply: Fax: 403-314-8475 Email: Dillicj@Novachem.com Fax: 403-314-8475 Integrity - Vigilance Helpfulness Securitas Canada celebrates diversity and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups; namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters Helpers & Labourers For local work. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

www.ferus.com

PROFESSIONAL

DRIVERS WANTED

Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds base. We offer: • Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule • Automatic pay increases • Training Completion Bonus • Daily per diem allowance • Recognition and incentive programs • Mechanic-maintained equipment • Travel Compensation PLUS: • Flexible Spending Account • Group RSP Savings Plan • Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan • Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send your resume & driver abstract to

humanresources@ferus.com or by fax to 1-888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver #0513 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 Accounting

Clearview

Lancaster Green

7 COLE STREET (Alley) Thur. 9th 3-8, Fri. 10th 12-8 & Sat. 11th 9-4. MULTI-FAMILY A little bit of everything.

Multi family garage sale!!! 46 LUND CLOSE Wed. May 8th, 3-8 Thurs. May 9th, 3-8 Fri. May 10th, 3-8

Deer Park CONTINUOUS May 9 - 20 10 am - 5 pm daily 230 DAVISON DR. Bird houses, bird feeders, small wishing wells, lots of collectors plates.

Inglewood 15 INGLIS CRES. May 9th, 10th & 11th, 10-8 Shop, crafts, camping, fishing, many household & small furnishings. MULTI-FAMILY 40 & 44 INGLE CLOSE Thurs 9th & Fri. 10th, 1-7 Sat. 11th 9-1. Gently used kids clothes, toys, sporting goods, household misc. etc.

Start your career! See Help Wanted

Lonsdale MULTI HOUSEHOLD -ALL OF LANG CLOSE Thurs. 9th & Fri. 10th, 4-8 Sat. 11th, 9-1 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Normandeau 83 NYMAN CRES May 8, 9, 10, & 11 10 am -6 pm. Lots of everything plus furniture.

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

Contractors

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Contractors

1100

LANCE’S CONCRETE

Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126

Computer Services

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ARM & HAMMER CONST. Floors, garages, driveways Red Deer Techshop exposed agg., stamped & Grand Opening. Website colored. 403-391-1718 design, pc/laptop repair. Call 403-986-2066 or visit BLACK CAT CONCRETE reddeertechshop.com Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, Escorts textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 EDEN 587-877-7399 10am-midnight DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages 598-3049 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia preferring non- combustible www.eroticasplaymates.net fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* 403-302-9210. INDEPENDENT w/own car

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Handyman Services

BUSY B’S HANDYMAN SERVICES LTD. Spring & summer bookings. Res./com. Your full service handyman. Brian 403-598-3857 GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Landscaping

1240

Irish Green Yard Care is still accepting bookings for spring cleanups in the Red Deer area; 15 yrs. experience; family-run operation. 403-341-6620

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Massage Therapy

1280

HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

VII MASSAGE Feeling over whelmed? Painters/ Hard work day? Decorators Pampering at its best. #77464 Gaetz JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Ave. www. Free Est. 403-872-8888 viimassage.biz PAINTING SERVICE In/Out Calls to Res./Com. Celebrating Hotels. 403-986-6686 25 years. 25% off paint. 403-358-8384 New South location 5003A -50 St. PRO-PAINTING at rea348-5650 sonable rates. 304-0379

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Seniors’ Services

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ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as roof snow removal, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring Call James 403- 341-0617 SENIORS need a HELPING HAND? Cleaning, cooking companionship - in home or in facility. Call 403-346-7777 or visit helpinghands.com for info. Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Yard Care

1430

GARDEN ROTOTILLING & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957 ROTOTILLING, power raking, aerating & grass cutting. Reasonable rates. 403-341-4745 SPRING LAWN CLEANUP Call 403-304-0678

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, May 8, 2013 D3

880

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. ALSO Denmark Cres. Densmore Cres. Donnelly Cres. $151.00/mo. ALSO 2 blocks of Duston St. & Dale Close $87.00/mo. ROSEDALLE AREA Richards Crsc. Richards Close Ray Ave. $58/mo. ALSO Russell Crsc. and part of Richards Crsc. $63/mo. Timberstone Area Timothy Drive Turner Cres. Towers Close Tobin Gate $112.00/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. Good for adult with small car. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

Misc. Help

880

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

ANDERS AREA

BOWER AREA Broughton/ Brooks Cres. Bettenson St./ Baines Cres. Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St INGLEWOOD AREA

Ingram Close LANCASTER AREA Langford Cres. Lewis Close/ Law Close Lancaster Drive SUNNYBROOK AREA

CASH CASINO is hiring a

DISPATCHER req’d. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 F/T SORTERS NEEDED for recycling line in Red Deer. No exp. necessary. Start immediately. Email to canpak@xplornet.ca

Misc. Help

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting! Packages come ready for delivery! Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold! Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook

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Tools

VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc

Part Time Account Merchandiser

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

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 IN SERVICE SHOP, exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld. Apply fax 403-341-5622 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

If you’re looking for a challenging position with one of the world’s leading snack food companies, here’s your chance to join the largest sales team in Canada as a Weekend Part Time Account Merchandiser in Red Deer, AB. We’re looking for someone who pays great attention to detail, has a interest in building displays, and can ensure that our product is always well stocked and looking great. So if you’re an excellent communicator, have great people skills, a class 5 driver’s license, and a flawless driving record, we invite you to apply online at www. fritolay.ca or fax your resume to (780) 577-2174 ATTN: Elaine Diesbourg.

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

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

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

EASTVIEW 84 Papers $441/month $5292/yr. WESTPARK 81 Papers $425/month $5103/yr.

ELECTRIC TILLER, for flower beds. $75. 403-314-0804

Household Appliances

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

GE STOVE. Only used one year. White, excellent cond. Clean. $150. 403-348-9009

Household Furnishings

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

880

BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582. CLUB Chair, chocolate brown leather, like new. $150. 403-596-1312

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Farm Equipment

2010

2011 MASSEY FERGUSON DISC BINE. Like new. 7 cutting discs, field ready. With operator manual. $18,000. 403-845-3501 or 403-844-1954 5 WHEEL HAY RAKE. Independent hyd. arms. Hyd. height adjustment. $5000. 403-845-3501 or 403-844-1954 HESTON 565A Round Baler Low usage. New belts, shedded, field ready. With operator manual & cab computer control console. $12,000. 403-845-3501 or 403-844-1954

Livestock

2100

LIVESTOCK handling facility. 40 x 40 ft. sliders, sweeps, cow box, pens, shedded $3000 403-886-5315 Keith

Horses

2140

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

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

Acreages/ Farms

3010

DESK and chair $75; Dirt Devil vacuum, used very l i t t l e $ 6 0 ; 2 7 ” o l d e r t v EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW ON ACREAGE IN RED w/stand $50 403-340-0675 DEER. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rent $2000 + DD OAK ENTERTAINMENT Avail. now. 403-346-5885 CENTRE $175. 403-346-3708

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

SONY Mini stereo, $40., obo; stereo subwoofer; $30. obo; 17” computer monitor, $30. obo. 403-782-3847 SONY STEREO w/surround sound. $160. 403-782-3847

1760

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 BDRM house at 7316-59 Ave., Rent $1550/S.S. $1550. Ph: 403-341-4627. 3 BDRM., 1/2 duplex main flr. laundry, utils. incl’d. n/s, no pets $1200 June 1 403-314-4418 / 598-2626 JULY 1, 2 BDRM., main flr. w/ laundry, South Hill, $1125 utils. incl’d. n/s, no pets 403-314-4418 / 403-598-2626

3030

FREE

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stuff 1500-1990

Auctions

Red Deer WAL-MART South & North Locations are hiring for

297803E3-9

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

www.yourwalmartcareer.ca

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

Clothing

1590

DARK BROWN ROCKPORT LADIES OXFORDS. Size 7 1/2. $25. 2 Pair of Earth Spirit Leather Ladies Sandals, size 7. Nearly new. 1 beige, 1 brown. $15/ea. Knee Length Stone Wash Denim coat. Ladies Large. $25. Morrisroe, 403-347-3741

Trail Appliances has always offered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service, and after-sales support. The Company is currently looking to ¿ll the following positions at our Red Deer locations.

EquipmentHeavy

CONTRACT SALES ADMINISTRATOR P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REP APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER

1630

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

Tools 299506E4-10

Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and bene¿t package. Start your career with a well known and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Christ Sturdy in person at 2823 Bremner Avenue Delivery Drive applicants apply to Colin Parsons at #6 4622 61 St., Riverside Industrial District.

1530

1640

B & D radial arm saw 10” $150; 3 1/4” Makita planer $30; B & D 1/2 sheet shoe sander $10 403-358-7678

Large adult 2 bdrm. apt., balcony, No pets. $800 rent/SD, heat/water incld., 403-346-5885

PENHOLD lrg. 1 bdrm., incl. heat water. $685 avail. June 1, 403-348-6594

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

OLDER CEDAR CHEST FOR SALE $50. 403-887-8785 OLYMPIC flame glass collection, $20; 4 party glass plates w/cups, $10; antique tea cup & saucer sets. (3 sets), $5. ea.; self contained wardrobe, $75. 403-346-3708 TILLER, Zenith 20” walk behind, 5 hp. B.S.; $70.; Several red brick & cement blocks 8x16. $1.ea.; 48” neck yolk, $25. 403-728-3375

1830

Cats

SUPER CUTE FLUFFY KITTIES. Great for pets or mousers. Free to good homes. 403-343-0730

1840

Dogs

FREE

MALTESE, white, 6 yrs. old. very loving dog. Sadly needs a good loving home, Senior cant take her with her. 403-341-4502 SHELTIES 4M, 1F, vet checked, ready to go $500/ea. 403-722-3204 846-0198

Sporting Goods

1860

GOLF CLUB SET Tommy Armour 845S irons, 3-sw steel shafts, rh, John Daly driver, Nick Dent GH + 3 & 5 woods, like new Tommy Armour carry bag and stand, very good cond, $100 403-346-0093 MISC. GOLF CLUBS With leather bag. $75. 403-314-0804

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

1 BDRM. 2 appls. no pets $850/mo. 403-343-6609

GLENDALE

2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $950 incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. June 1. 403-304-5337

ORIOLE PARK

2 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $975 rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. avail. June 1. Call 403-304-5337

ORIOLE PARK

3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1075. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail. July 1. Call 403-304-5337

Suites

Rooms For Rent

ROOM for rent. $450 rent, d.d. $350. 403-343-0421

Mobile Lot

5040

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

2012 MITSUBISHI RVR SE AWC, 33,719 kms., $21888 348-8788 Sport & Import

1967 CHRYSLER Newport 383 2 barrel auto, $2200 obo 403-227-2166 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

5030

Cars

2005 INFINITI FX 35 AWD sunroof, leather, $18,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

2011 CAMARO 2SSRS 6.2L. leather, sunroof, HUD, 2170 kms., $39,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

3090

MOUNTVIEW: avail May 15 1 fully furn bdrm $550/mo. & $275 DD.† Working or Student M. only no Pets. Call 403-396-2468

SUV's

wheels

WASKASOO!

BRIGHT 2 bdrm suite with balcony. Close to downtown & trails. Coin-op laundry in bldg. ONLY $895 + electricity. No pets, N/S. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Or 403-396-9554

1998 NISSAN Pathfinder Chilkoot 4x4, auto, $3900 obo. 403-342-5609

2010 TOYOTA Venza AWD V6, 34483 km, black, $13,200, sade@netscape.com

Trucks

5050

3190

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Wanda 403-340-0225

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS

2009 Cadillac STS Platinum AWD, 42750 Kms. Fully loaded like new. 2 sets of rims & tires. $35,000 403 348 3762

2010 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4, htd./cool lthr., $29888 7652 50 Ave. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2009 FORD F 150Lariat 4x4 loaded, tow pkg, 2009 BMW 335i retractable 82,000 kms, exc. cond. hardtop gorgeous $38,888 $24,900 403-346-0633 Sport & Import 348 8788

4000-4190

Houses For Sale

4020

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

2006 FUSION SE, 4 dr., p. everything, 68,000 kms. 1 owner. 403-342-2480

2008 Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew XLT 143,600 km $14,900 obo. tow pkg. , backup camera, exc. cond. 358-9646

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

2005 BMW 745LI, heated leather, sunroof, $19,888. 2004 F150 QUAD 348-8788 Sport & Import supercab 4x4, loaded, very 2000 PONTIAC Grand Am clean inside and out, runs 2 dr. Saftied 403-318-3040 exc. $6600 403-550-0372

MASON MARTIN HOMES New bungalow 1350 sq.ft. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550

www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 346-7273

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

2 BDRM., 1 bath condo in Clearview. Totally reno’d. Granite counter tops. Call Devin 403-588-9126

2000 BUICK Park Avenue. 246,000 km. Nice cond. Needs nothing. 403-340-2604

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

Farms/ Land

4090

Manufactured Homes

MUST SELL By Owner. Sharon 403-340-0225 Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

WANTED

14’ or 16’ wide mobile home to move into park. 1-780-465-7107

Income Property

4100

NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason Martin Homes 403-588-2550

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

1995 FORD F150. 310,000 km. Runs great. Body rust. $1000. 403-986-1905

Vans Buses

5070

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL 1 owner. Exc. cond. 139,000 km. 403-347-7126

4070

112 ACRES of bare land, located in Burnt Lake area structure plan, great investment property with future subdivision potential. Asking 1.2M 403-304-5555

2004 CADILLAC Escalade AWD, lthr., DVD, $14,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

at www.garymoe.com

MASON MARTIN HOMES New condo, 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., $189,800. 403-588-2231

3060

2 BDRM. adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, lrg. suite, Avail now or June 1 $900/mo., S.D. $650. 403-304-5337

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1 & 2 bdrm. adult suite. Heat/water/parking incl’d. Call 403-342-2899

ROSEDALE GEM!

Great 3 bdrm. HOUSE - 2 baths, Finished bsmt. Fenced yard. Full appls. pkg. Avail now! $1400 + 2 OVAL fruit bowls $18/ea; Utilities. No pets, N/S 15 assorted cookbooks Hearthstone 403-314-0099 $1/ea; 30 peacock feathers Or 403-396-9554 TOP WAGES, BENEFITS. $1.50/ea; 2 large Tupperware containers $3/ea., Exp’d. Drivers foot and hand paddle exer- Condos/ & Swampers required. ciser, regular $16, asking Townhouses MAPLE LEAF MOVING Call 403-347-8826 or fax $10; crystal pedestal bowl CLEAN TOWNHOUSE resume to: 403-314-1457. $5; six Chicken Soup for the Soul books $2/ea.; old 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, matching vegetable bowl fenced back yard, storage X-STATIC and meat platter $6/ea.; shed, n/s. $1150 + DD IS NOW ACCEPTING Vicks steam inhaler June 1st. 403-343-0761 APPLICATIONS FOR $3 403-346-2231 Experienced P/T SOUTHWOOD PARK ACCRUE LACE TABLE 3110-47TH Avenue, Door Security CLOTH, 50x82. $25. 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, Apply in person after 3 pm. Morrisroe, 403-347-3741 generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, COPPER craft Collectors: Career Chafing dish; large & small full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. Planning chafing dish, coffee pot, coffee pot, goblets, cham- www.greatapartments.ca RED DEER WORKS pagne goblets, bar platter w/ice box, 4 egg holders, Manufactured Build A Resume That gravy boat w/tray, octagon Works! copper platter, large & Homes APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html small wall plaques, wall sconce w/lamp, spinning Newly Reno’d Mobile Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com wheel plaque. ALL for FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month $100. or will sell separateCareer Programs are Wanda 403-340-0225 ly. 403-346-3708 for all Albertans

OPPOSITE HOSPITAL

BED ALL NEW,

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. 302-0582 Free Delivery

WANTED

CLASSIFICATIONS

Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

1720

AGRICULTURAL

3040

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

Please apply at

1710

3060

Suites

WANTED TENANT

920

WESTLAKE 81 Papers $420/month $5040/yr.

Warehouse Associates Cashiers Sales Floor Associates

1680

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 6’-20’ , equipment for digging, wrapping, basketing, hauling and planting. J/V Tree Farm. John 403-350-6439.

Misc. for Sale

NEWS PAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for early morning delivery by 6:30 am

1870

1900

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

RAVEN TRUCK ACCESSORIES Has an opening for an INSTALLER POSITION, must be self-motivated, have strong leadership skills & be mechanically inclined. Fax 403-343-8864 or apply in person with resume to 4961-78th Street, Red Deer

Collectors' Items

3 x 21 CRAFTSMAN belt DRUMMOND NAVY WITH sander $20; B & D router ORAGE “WOLFSBRAU” and case $15; Craftsman LETTERING SWEATSHIRT. router $10; large B & D jig Large. $50. saw $8; Skill drill elect. va- 1 Precious Moments. $40. ri. spd $5; small B & D Morrisroe, 403-347-3741 electric drill $5; many more tools 403-358-7678 Travel Tired of Standing? Packages Find something to sit on in Classifieds TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Firewood Make your travel plans now. AFFORDABLE

FREEZER, Baycrest 16 cu ft., works good. Very Clean. $75. 403-347-3950

F/T - P/T CLEANERS

3am - 11am shift. Need to be physically fit. Must have reliable transportation. Please send resume attn: Greg Tisdale gtisdale@ cashcasino.ca or fax 403-346-3101 or drop off at Cash Casino, 6350 - 67 St.

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

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

Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres./ Selkirk Blvd. Sherwood Cres.

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING

reddeer advocate.com

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Please contact QUITCY

Currently seeking Newspaper carrier for morning delivery

Call Quitcy 403-314-4316 qmacaulay@

For afternoon delivery once per week

1 day per wk. No collecting!!

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

in the town of Olds Earn $500+ for hour and a half per day. Must have own vehicle. 18+ Needed ASAP

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

In the towns of: Anders St. Addinell Close/ Allan St. Abbott Close/ Allan St. Allan Close/Allan St. Allsop Cres.

ATTENTION Students SUMMER WORK flexible. schedules., $16 base-appt, customer sales/service, no exp necessary, conditions apply, will train, 403-755-6711 www. summeropenings.ca

6 DAYS PER WK. ( Monday - Saturday)

880

Misc. Help

Motorcycles

5080

Locally owned and family operated

5040

SUV's

2001 DODGE Durango 4x4, $5000 o.b.o. 403-348-1634 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Automotive Services

2008 YAMAHA YZ85 great shape $2200 obo. Son grew out of it, 403-845-0442 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

5010

Specialists in Vehicle Financing regardless of Credit Quality Credit Solutions from a Reputable Dealer are your Best Bet Red Deer Toyota, the Right Choice!

299812E12

Misc. Help

Call or email our Finance Specialists in strictest conﬁdence: 403-343-3736 or getyourcredit@reddeer.toyota.ca

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE? RAYMOND SHORES

GULL LAKE, 2012 Park model home, on professionally landscaped FULL, newly reno’d bsmt. lot. Fully furnished. suite, 2 bdrms, inclds. utils, Too many extras to list. washer/dryer, some furni- 403-350-5524 for details. ture, 1.5 blks. from Bower Mall, tenant employed, cat friendly 403-347-7817 Lots For LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MAIN FLOOR SUITE

2 bdrm suite for mature adults. Fridge/Stove/Dishwasher & shared, Washer/ Dryer. Dbl. GARAGE. Incl. utils. $1325 Avail NOW! Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Or 403-396-9554

MORRISROE MANOR

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

Sale

4160

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe. Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820

Pinnacle Estates

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail. 403-304-5555 SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, Well priced. Good location. 403-896-3553

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

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, May 8, 2013

FAST TRACK PHOTOS Call 403-309-3300 to get your vehicle pictured here

DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2000 JAYCO Quest 23’ 3 pce. bath, air, sleeps 6. Exc. shape $6000. obo 403-885-5608, 352-0740

2004 F150 QUAD

2006 CHEVY Silverado. 186,000 km. stnd. trans. Exc. cond. $5700 obo. 403-392-1313

2008 Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew XLT 143,600 km $14,900 obo. Tow pkg. backup camer Very Good Condition. 403-358-9646

2010 BMW Xdrive 3.0i 24,568 km. Sport & Import, 7652-50 Ave 403-348-8788

1985 Dodge Camper Van ..Mini Motorhome Asking $9800.00 OBO. Ph: (403)229-2984 Joan or (403)845-6852 Pat

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL 1 owner. Exc. cond. 139,000 km. 403-347-7126

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 72,000 km Sport & Import 7652-50 Ave. 403-348-8788

DO YOU HAVE A CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1994 TITANIUM model 31E36MK. Loaded, many extras. $28,000 obo. 403-347-1050 or 403-304-4580

2002 GMC 3500 SLE C.C. 4x4, diesel dually, tow pckg. c/w 5th whl. hitch, new tires, batteries, brakes, 325,000 kms. , $11,500. obo. Must Sell ***SOLD***

2004 PALOMINO 2 propane bottles, c/w everything you would need. $5,500. obo. 403-896-5627

2006 FUSION SE, 4 dr., p. everything, 68,000 kms. 1 owner. 403-342-2480, 550-0095

2008 JEEP WRANGLER Unlimited Rubicon $24,888 Sport & Import 403-348-8788

Eddie Bauer 4X4, htd./cool lthr., $29888 7652 50 Ave. 348-8788 Sport & Import

1996 GMC Jimmy red, new transmission. $2500 obo 403-596-0391

DO YOU HAVE A SEADOO TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 BMW 745LI, heated, leather, sunroof,

1998 NISSAN Pathfinder Chilkoot 4x4, auto, $3900 obo. 403-342-5609

2003 KING Ranch 150 Loaded, Leather, DVD 4 Door, exc. shape in and out. $6600. 403-550-0372

DO YOU HAVE A TENT TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2003 SUNFIRE, 1 owner, 140,000. kms., good cond. $3500. obo 403-309-3580

supercab 4x4, loaded, very clean inside and out, runs exc. $6600 403-550-0372

2008 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900 Classic LT. 4,425 kms. exc. cond. grey/white. $6500. 403-596-1312

2005 CHRYSLER Crossfire 80,954 kms, $12,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 TRAVELAIR As new cond. Used very little. Immaculate. Sleeps 4. New generator incl. $10,500. 403-786-1052

2008 PUMA 27’ w/slide. On site at River Ridge RV Park. deck, gazebo, shed & BBQ. $18,500 on location or $17,000 if removing trailer only. 403-342-6252, 352-6063

DO YOU HAVE A JEEP TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A MOTORHOME TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 YAMAHA YZ85 great shape $2200 obo. Son grew out of it, 403-845-0442

2005 INFINITI FX 35 AWD sunroof, leather, $18,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG 508 HP

2009 BMW 335i retractable hardtop

$41,888

gorgeous $38,888 Sport & Import 348 8788

DO YOU HAVE A DIRT BIKE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2012 MITSUBISHI RVR SE AWC, 33,719 kms.,

2009 FORD F 150 Lariat 4x4 loaded, tow pkg, 82,000 kms, exc. cond. $24,900 403-346-0633

Tour 42QD, Immaculate, Used one season, 11,000 kms, Fully equipped, DONT MISS THIS DEAL $299,900. 403-318-4248.

$19,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2004 CADILLAC Escalade, AWD, leather

2000 BUICK Park Avenue. 246,000 km. Nice cond. Needs nothing. 403-340-2604

2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV $16,888 403-348-8788

2005 MINI COOPER lthr., 5 spd, 77596 kms., $17888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 TOYOTA Camry LE sunroof, $9888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE

2006 CADILLAC SRX, AWD One owner, excellent cond. 186,000 kms, $10,500. + GST Duane at 403-346-8627

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 GMC C4500 Topkick duramax diesel, 4X4, auto, $44888 7652 50 Ave 348-8788 Sport & Import

1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX. 206,000 km. Excellent Condition 403-309-2410

DVD, $14,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 FORD Expedition

348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 MAZDA 3 GT sunroof 33986 kms., $15888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2011 CAMARO 2SSRS

6.2L. leather, sunroof, HUD, 2170 kms., $39,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

$21,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

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Stk #VP4532. quattro, 6 spd. manual, fully loaded luxury, too many options to list, only 9,000 kms

$58,990

2006 BMW 330i SEDAN

2012 BMW X1 XDRIVE 28i AWD

$19,990

$34,990

Stk #VP4487A. 3.0L V6, auto, fully loaded, leather, local car, only 66,000 kms

Stk #VP4496. 2.0L T, 8sp, auto, loaded, leather, only 41,000 kms

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2008 HONDA CIVIC SI COUPE

Stk #V34513A. 2.0L DOHC, 6 sp. manual, loaded, moonroof, fully inspected

$12,990

2013 SCION FR-S COUPE

Stk #V34383A. 2.0L 200 hp, 6 sp. manual, premium audio, fully loaded fun, only 10,000 kms

$24,990

2009 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Stk #VP4509. 200 hp 2.0L, turbo, 5 dr., 6 sp. auto, loaded, leather, moonroof, VW certiﬁed, only 63,000 kms

$23,990

Gasoline Alley South, (west side) Red Deer

403.342.2923 Locally Owned & Family Operated

Visit garymoe.com

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, May 8, 2013 D5

Motorcycles

5080

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

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 2008 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900 Classic LT. 4,425 kms. exc. cond. grey/white. $6500 obo 403-596-1312

Motorhomes

5100

1982 CHEV FRONTIER. Exc. cond. $4000 obo 403-746-5690

Fifth Wheels

WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

SIMPLE!

It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Red Deer Advocate and make quick cash. Phone Classifieds 309-3300.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Craig Stewart Sewell a.k.a. Stewart Craig Sewell Who Died On February 8, 2013 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your reply by June 14, 2013 and provide details of your claim with Warren Sinclair (Barry M. Wilson) at #600, 4911 - 51st St., Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6V4

Obama shows united front with SKorea, warns North BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and South Korea’s new leader warned North Korea on Tuesday against further nuclear provocations, with Obama declaring that the days when Pyongyang could “create a crisis and elicit concessions” were over. Tuesday’s meetings between Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye followed months of increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea conducted an underground atomic test in February and had appeared ready for another. New U.S. intelligence assessments also showed for the first time that North Korea may have the know-how to launch a nuclear-armed missile, though American officials say Pyongyang still appears to lack the capability to carry out an attack. Ahead of Tuesday’s talks, the North appeared to send mixed messages. U.S. officials said Pyongyang removed from a launch pad a set of medium-range ballistic missiles that had been readied for possible test-firing. But North Korea also warned the U.S. and South Korea that it would retaliate if joint military exercise between the two allies resulted in any shells landing on its territory. Analysts see some of North Korea’s recent bluster as an attempt by the country’s new leader, Kim Jong Un, to establish himself as a power player, both within his own country and in

the international community. Obama said he knew little about Kim personally and has never spoken to him, but added that his actions were leading him down a dead end. “There’s going to have to be changes in behaviour,” Obama said. “We have an expression in English, ’Don’t worry about what I say, just watch what I do.”’ Obama also disputed the notion that his cautious response to reported chemical weapons use in Syria — a move he had said would cross a “red line” — could embolden North Korea’s unpredictable young leader and other U.S. foes. “Whether it’s bin Laden or Gadhafi, if we say we’re taking a position, I would think at this point the international community has a pretty good sense that we typically follow through on our commitments,” Obama said, referring to the al-Qaida commander Osama bin Laden and former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, both of whom were killed during Obama’s watch. Speaking at a joint news conference at the White House, Obama and Park warned Pyongyang of unspecified consequences if it pressed ahead with provocative actions, with Obama vowing to protect the U.S. and its allies using both “conventional and nuclear forces.” Still, in keeping with their countries’ long-standing policies, the two leaders left open the possibility of direct negotiations should the North sig-

nal its readiness to end its nuclear pursuits or take other meaningful actions. “Should North Korea choose the path to becoming a responsible member of the community of nations, we are willing to provide assistance, together with the international community,” Park said. North Korea ratcheted up its provocations this year after the U.N. Security Council tightened sanctions in response to the February nuclear test, its third since 2006. Pyongyang claims to have scrapped the 1953 Korean War armistice and has threatened nuclear strikes on the U.S., prompting Washington to bolster missile defences. While another nuclear test had seemed likely, a pair of launch-ready missiles has been removed from a launch pad, according to two U.S. officiabls. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss a matter involving sensitive U.S. intelligence. Park’s visit was also focused on building a rapport with Obama, who had a close relationship with her predecessor, Lee Myung-bak. Lee took a hard line on relations with Pyongyang, cutting aid to the impoverished nation. While his approach had Obama’s firm backing, public frustration in the South has mounted over the North’s continued weapons tests and other provocative actions, including attacks in 2010 that left dozens of South Koreans dead.

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Aerial view shows first responders working next to destroyed homes and vehicles after a gas tanker truck exploded on a highway in the Mexico City suburb of Ecatepec early Tuesday. The blast killed and injured dozens, according to the Citizen Safety Department of Mexico State.

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MEXICO CITY — A natural gas tanker truck lost control, hit a centre divider and exploded on a highway lined by homes in the Mexico City suburb of Ecatepec early Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring nearly three dozen, authorities said. Officials at the Citizen Safety Department of Mexico State, which surrounds the capital, did not rule out the possibility the death toll could rise as emergency workers continued sifting through the charred remains of vehicles and homes built near the highway on the northern edge of the metropolis. Residents pitched in to rescue people from the wreckage of the 5:30 a.m. explosion, crushed and burned cars and shattered homes. Television footage showed plumes of flame shooting out of homes in the pre-dawn darkness. A huge piece of the truck’s gas tank was blown 50 yards by the blast, landing atop the wall of a house and cars parked outside. A number of pigs and other farm animals that were kept on patios were killed. “It was thunderous sound. I thought we were all going to die,” said Rita Enriquez, 42, a housewife who lives nearby. “When we ran out, we saw a car on fire and flames everywhere. Smoke was pouring all over the freeway.” Mario Lopez, 43, a mechanic, lives in the house hit by the tank and managed to escape with his three sons after being awakened by the blast. “All the windows broke to the inside. We got down and left crawling,” said Lopez, who lost a brother, a sister, three nephews and a sister-in-law who all lived in separate units of the threestory home. He said 12 people in all died in the house. “Everything was in flames,” he said. Enriquez said five of her relatives were gravely injured in their concrete slab home along the road, though she had no other details as she waited for word outside Magdalena Las Salinas Hospital in Mexico City. Her 15-year-old niece, Wendy Garrido, who was pregnant, was forced to give birth after the explosion, she said. They survived but both were in intensive care, Health Secretary Cesar Gomez said. The pre-dawn disaster exposed two recurrent public safety issues in Mexi-

co: extremely heavy trucks that are freEmergency personnel at the scene quently involved in serious accidents, pulled dead from their homes, some and the construction of improvised apparently burned in their beds. An homes just feet away from major high- Associated Press journalist saw rescue ways. workers carry three bodies, covered Some of the cinderblock homes hit with white sheets, from one home. by the huge explosion were just steps One small passenger van had been from the busy, eight-lane highway. Oth- totally gutted by flames and tossed er homes were mere shacks, built of against the wall of one of the many imsheet tin. provised houses next to the highway. Lopez said the highway recently had Hundreds of police, ambulance been widened, bringing traffic peril- drivers, paramedics, soldiers and fireously closer to their dwellings. fighters gathered at the scene. “They never thought a car could hit Pablo Bedolla, the mayor of Ecatethem or an explosion of this magni- pec, a mainly working-class area, said tude,” said Maribel Juarez, the cousin 20 homes and one school had been of another family killed in the explodamaged by the blast. sion. “Now we have to bury their coffins and our family members are never going to return.” The driver, Juan Olivares, 36, was heading south from the city of Pachuca to Mexico City in a tractor that was hauling two gas tanks on tandem trailers, said Jose Luis Cervantes, an assistant state prosecutor. He said the vehicle belonged to the Termogas company. Cervantes said the tractor hit a centre divider and broke apart, with one tank flying into a house and exploding, killing 15 people, and another part Rock Solid operating across of a tank hitting a sepaWestern Canada Requires rate house, killing four. He did not say where the 20th person died. The driver, who was under detention while being treated at a hospital, Interested candidates may apply with could face manslaughresume, employment references and ter and property damage copy of driver’s abstract to: charges, the prosecutor said. gmartin@rocksolidcompanies.net OR “We just pulled burned Fax:780-853-6026 people, and put out the fire in the houses, but we **Offering a signing Bonus!** don’t really know what happened,” said Rogelio Martinez, a resident. Main Office Satelite Office Satelite Office State security officials Vermilion, AB Creelman, SK Dawson Creek, B.C. counted 33 injured. More 780-853-6604 306-433-2032 250-782-6609 than 20 had been hospitalized, eight of them in grave condition, said www.rocksolidcompanies.ca Gomez, the health secretary.

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