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‘Quite a spectacle’ planned BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF From musicians to lumberjacks, magicians to exotic animals, a wild assortment of attractions are booked for this summer’s Westerner Days Fair and Exposition. “We’re going to deliver a celebration experience . . . and it’ll be quite a spectacle,” predicted John Harms, the Westerner Park’s CEO and general manager. One of Canada’s brightest country stars, singer Dean Brody, will perform on the Centrium stage on July 20. Funky hip hop group Down with Webster will rap for a young crowd on Friday, July 19, while comedian Brent Butt goes for chuckles on Wednesday, July 17. And best-selling 1980s pop group Glass Tiger will play its hits on Thursday, July 18. (Only Brody’s concert requires a $20 ticket, on top of fair admission and parking. The rest are free with admission.) Central Alberta’s largest summer celebration runs July 17-21 on the Westerner Park grounds, and organizers are planning for a higher attendance than ever. For the first time in Westerner Days’ history, 125 underprivileged regional families will be able to attend the fair, thanks to sponsor Conoco Phillips, who will be working with the Central Alberta Family Services Bureau to help selected parents and kids who otherwise would not be able to attend. Eligible families must live between Rocky, Ponoka, Bowden and Delburne. “It’s amazing that Conoco Phillips has launched this (We All Play initiative) to try to do something for families that are less fortunate,” said Kent Olson, board president. “This will help create memories and provide some sunshine for what otherwise might be a very cloudy day” for some kids, predicted Valdene Callin, of Family Services of Central Alberta. Last year, 102,665 people came to Westerner Days. Of those, 42 per cent were from outside the Red Deer area. This summer’s economic spin-off from the fair is estimated to be $7.3 million. Of that, some $5 million is expected to be spent by visitors and exhibitors primarily on food and hotel services, retail and vehicle-related expenses.
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After having survived brain cancer five years ago, Danny Barnes took on another challenge recently. Participating in a fundraiser at his school, Barnes raised $5,200 and had his head shaved along with 28 other students and one staff member at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School in Red Deer. Donations from the other students and faculty brought the total up to over $20,500 in this the third year of the schools head shave campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society.
City council approves first reading to rezone site for affordable housing BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Native Friendship Society is one step closer to realizing its dream of having an aboriginal cultural and affordable housing centre in the city. Applause erupted in the nearly-packed council chambers when Red Deer city council gave unanimous approval to first reading to rezone land at 4615 Riverside Drive on Monday. Lisa Perkins, director of corporate transformation, told city council more than 20 sites were reviewed throughout the city since the task force was formed last November. But in the end the committee made up of city representatives and Red Deer Native Friendship Society members unanimously approved the site east of Lions Park. Perkins said the site met all the criteria including proximity and access to water and appropriate outdoor space for cultural programming such as gar-
NATIVE FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY CITY TO LOBBY AGAINST TRANSFER OF AMBULANCE DISPATCH SERVICE A2 dening and cultural events, accessible location and visibility. Since the proposed site went public last week, council has received some response supporting and opposing the site. Coun. Lynne Mulder urged the public to trust the extensive research that has been done by the task force in selecting a site. There were concerns over loss of park space, flooding, impact on Lions Campground, surrounding trails and local businesses. Council heard the park system will still be fully accessible and the recently named Asooahum Centre will be an enhancement to the Riverside area and the entire park system.
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Vandals go on fence-cutting spree at GuZoo BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF At an antique sale on Saturday, someone remarked to Lynn Gustafson that they hadn’t seen him in the news lately, a fact Gustafson said he was pretty happy with. A few hours later, something happened that would change that fact, and the happiness. Coyotes were on the loose and a buffalo, emu, and sheep were strange bedfellows Sunday after someone went on a fence-cutting spree at GuZoo during the night. Gustafson and his family, who own the popular, if controversial, roadside attraction near Three Hills woke Sunday to find donkeys out of their enclosures.
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Upon investigation, they found 11 cuts in various enclosures at the rural zoo, cuts that also allowed coyotes to run free and left animals big and small in the same spaces. Owners were able to corral one of the escaped coyotes soon after. Another, said Gustafson, was located nearly one kilometre from the facility “going cross country” and was shot. One large initial cut was made in a perimeter fence at the 80-acre zoo, through which the animals eventually escaped. Gustafson said the perpetrator knew to do the vandalism on the property’s south side where there are no surveillance cameras. The zoo has its enemies, and was nearly forced to close two years ago following an investigation that discovered a number of safety issues, health risks
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and general poor record keeping. It is once again operating with a full zoo permit after a judicial review into the decommissioning of the zoo was dropped. Gustafson said the “idiots” who vandalized the fences follow a group he says is “almost like a cult,” the Council of Concerned Albertans for Animal Welfare and Public Safety (CCAAWPS). “We don’t know who did it, but we blame it on a group because they instigate it. They put all this crap out there and then somebody figures they should be on the bandwagon. “Directly or indirectly, they (the CCAAWPS) pretty near have to accept responsibility because they’ve stirred up the problems,” said Gustafson.
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City to lobby against ambulance dispatch transfer BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF
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The City of Red Deer is stepping up its efforts to lobby the province to put the brakes on its transfer of ambulance dispatch services. On Monday, city council passed a resolution to continue advocacy efforts to suspend the transfer of Red Deer’s regional ambulance service to Calgary in October 2013. The resolution also asks the province to enter into talks on providing the best possible ambulance dispatch service for the region. Mayor Morris Flewwelling said dispatchers in Red Deer have the local knowledge of the area that a centre in Calgary would not. Flewwelling said the dispatch service in Red Deer has serviced the region well for several years. Councillors said there are unanswered questions about the transfer including the availability of backup system in case of volume overload or power out-
ages and the rationale for the change. All ambulance dispatches in the province will be centralized into three centres in Edmonton, Calgary and Peace River by Dec. 31. There are 14 dispatch systems left in the province to transfer to centralized dispatch in Calgary, Edmonton or Peace River. Twenty dispatch systems have already been transferred. But the city is recommending five centres with Red Deer as a central location and a southern location. Council heard technology in the existing system in Red Deer allows for dispatch of ambulances and fire rescue at the same time. A transfer to Calgary would no longer allow this practice. The city has asked the province to suspend the service until concerns are responded to and for further discussions to take place. Coun. Cindy Jefferies said Red Deer offers a great
FAIR: Economic driver “For local businesses this is a major economic driver,” said Olson. The celebrations kick off with pancake breakfasts, chili-cook-offs and show and shines around the city, as well as the Westerner Days parade on July 17 (the deadline for parade entries is June 17). This year’s official fair float will celebrate the city’s centennial, said Olson. The fairgrounds will be crawling with other entertainers, including local country singer Jaydee Bixby, The Boom Chucka Boys, and Aussie Rules Duelling Pianos on the adults-only Canadian Ranch stage, as well as kids’ performers Doo Doo the Clown, and Parents’ Choice Award Winner Music With Brian on the Family Stage. Other Westerner Days attractions will include The West Coast Lumberjacks Show and Wobbly Waterballs on Midway Boulevard, along with Bonadolini, the one-man band, The Copper Cowboy statue come to life, magician Kyle Key, and My Antique Portrait. On the Midway Stage, a variety of up-and-coming local country artists will perform, as well as hypnotist Dale K and multicultural performers. The Bowmanville Zoo’s animal acrobats will show their stuff in the Amphitheatre, while Safari Jeff will launch his Animology Tour in Adventure Alley, along with the President’s Choice Superdogs’ Wild, Wild Woof show. A Guinness World Record water balloon competition will take place, as well as Friday night fireworks (weather permitting), a tractor pull, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo in the Sunny Family Fun Zone. There will be a midway with 19 rides and assorted food booths, as well as livestock shows involving cattle, horse, goats, donkeys and bunnies, about 100 trade show booths, a casino, and nightly pony chuckwagon races. Once again, an out-of-town family will be “arrested” by police on July 16 and invited as guests to the fair. Gate admission is $11 ($6 for seniors age 65 and up/$9 for youths age 13 to 17/$5 for children age 6 to 12) Kids five and under are free). On-site parking is $6. Special rates apply on July 18 when kids 12 and under get free fair admission until 6 p.m. And on Sunday, July 21, when admission and parking is $25 for a carload of up to six people. Also, kids age 10 and under can ride all day for $15. Otherwise, unlimited ride tickets are $37 on site (does not include admission or parking charges). Advanced ride-all-day passes can be purchased for $32 at participating Mac’s locations from June 14 to July 16. More information is available at westernerdays. ca. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
CENTRE: Public hearing on June 10 The first phase of the proposed development is on the northeast side of the site and would not impact the camping sites at that time.
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Coun. Dianne Wyntjes said this decision is about the vision for the community with the aboriginal community and the entire community for decades to come. “The experience with no vote with Clearview which caused a lot of wounds in our city,” she said. “For me I can’t help but think this site is a better site.” Coun. Cindy Jefferies said this is an important decision for the community that will become an important centre for the aboriginal community and an important node in Waskasoo Park. “Our city is growing up and we are seeing more diversity in our community and we need to ensure there’s a place for everyone to belong, a place to value and celebrate our diversity, a place to come together,” said Jefferies. “In my mind I can already see and feel the celebration and sharing that this site will be home to. I welcome the opportunity to be part of it and see it though the fruition.” Tanya Schur, executive director of the Red Deer Native Friendship Society, said this has been a long haul and they are overjoyed with the site. Last year city council rejected a site in Clearview North following backlash from the community. A task force was formed to find an alterative site. “It’s a beautiful piece of land,” said Schur. “And we’re looking forward to it being restored to its former glory as well... We’re really looking forward to doing something good for Red Deer and doing something good for the aboriginal community, something good for the future and the young people.” The development of land is expected to occur in two stages. The Society has funding for 16 housing units and will seek for funding for additional units and the cultural centre. The balance of the 3.5 acres of land will remain as is and used as outdoor programming space. Schur said one of the huge deciding factors was accessibility and being able to get to work right away. A public hearing is scheduled for June 10 before second and third reading of the bylaw is considered. City council would provide the transfer of the proposed site and lease the area to the Red Deer Native Friendship Society for a nominal sum. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
GUZOO: $3,000 to repair Gustafson said he was able to make temporary fixes to the damage and has been able to open as usual since the incident. More than 10 people came out to help with fixes on Sunday, and he said the incident has galvanized more support for the embattled zoo. CCAAWPS put out a statement Monday saying it is “completely opposed to illegal activities against GuZoo or similar facilities.” It claimed the incident was evidence that security at the zoo is lacking, putting animals and the visiting public at risk. Society president Devon McDonald accused Gustafson of using the relatively new group as a scapegoat to try to draw sympathy to the zoo. “People have been campaigning against GuZoo and the conditions the animals are kept in for over 20 years, so he certainly can’t blame our group for that. “We’ve made it very clear that we don’t condone illegal activities and that it is actually counter-productive to our campaign,” said McDonald. McDonald added that she personally is skeptical as to the Gustafsons’ account, as on her own visits
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to the facility, she has witnessed animals getting through open spaces in fencing. Last May, GuZoo owners alleged that two of the wolves were killed by poisoning and suggested that animal rights groups were behind their deaths. McDonald said the society is still waiting for any testing to prove such an allegation, which she called ridiculous. Gustafson estimated the damage to his property will cost more than $3,000 to repair. Signs along Hwy 21 directing drivers to the facility were also reported vandalized Sunday morning. Still, Gustafson said the result could have been a lot worse. Disease could have been spread among the mingling species, or the more dangerous creatures like lions and tigers could have been let free. He said the plan is to add some solar-powered surveillance cameras to the south side of the property. Three Hills RCMP are investigating the fencecutting incident, along with vandalism to the zoo’s road signs. In a separate case, RCMP recently laid a charge of trespassing against a person alleged to be unlawfully on zoo land. Anyone with information about the damage to the GuZoo’s fences is asked to contact the RCMP Three Hills detachment at 403-443-5538. GuZoo was established in 1990 and is said to be the largest private licensed wildlife park in North America. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com
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Lynn Gustafson surveys the hole cut into the fence leading to the sika deer enclosure, one of the 11 holes cut into the fences of GuZoo, near Three Hills, on the weekend.
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spot for a centre within the province to provide services or to provide back up to Calgary or Edmonton if they were to go down. Coun. Tara Veer said in the absence of resolving the concerns about back up and interfaces in the interim there is a potential for human errors. Veer said the city’s dispatch is working efficiently from both an operational perspective and as a service provider. “If the province continues to go down this path, we need to at least have this resolved before implementation,” said Veer. “Before reaching this point I think it’s important that we make a very strong case that we do keep our dispatch.” The City has penned a letter to Minister Fred Horne and asked for a response by June 5. A meeting is in the works between city council and the Dr. John Cowell, author of the Health Quality Council of Alberta report that recommended centralized ambulance consolidation.
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COUNCIL: Other news In other council news: z Do you want the City of Red Deer divided into wards? Council approved the wording of the plebiscite by a vote of 8 to 1. On Oct. 21 civic ballot, voters will either check “Yes,” I want to be able to vote for the candidates who run in the area I live in (my ward) or “No,” I want to keep voting for candidates for the whole city, not just the area where I live. Coun. Buck Buchanan did not support the question because he didn’t agree with the phrasing. z The City of Red Deer will enter into a new three-year operational agreement (2013 to 2015) with the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society. Council approved the new agreement by a vote of 7 to 2. Councillors Chris Stephan and Buck Buchanan were opposed. Under the new agreement, the city defers the debt payments on the $1.7 million loan for the period of the contract. The next payment would be due in 2016. The new agreement no longer includes an annual license fee payment. Council also writes off $337,800, the 2011 and 2013 license fees. The Society must still pay property taxes. Stephan said the new agreement is not helping the Society get back on solid financial ground and become self-sustainable. Coun. Dianne Wyntjes said the property taxes will continue to be paid. Wyntjes said they cannot foresee the future but it will allow the board to have a continued focus on the golf course’s sustainability. The Society took out a capital loan from the City to expand and renovate the clubhouse in 2004. Since 2008, the Society has been unable to make loan payment because of rising operational costs, lost tee times due to weather and market downturn. z City council ratified an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 254 which includes journeyman lineman, journeyman electrician technician, electrical technologist and designer classifications. The new agreement provides annual wage adjustments of three per cent in 2013 and 2.7 per cent in 2014. The contract is effective March 4, 2013 and runs until December 31, 2014. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
Sylvan Lake approves traffic safety plan BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
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Enforcement at Sylvan Lake’s most collision-prone intersections and roads will be stepped up as part of a Traffic Safety Plan given the green light by town council on Monday. Sylvan Lake’s municipal enforcement manager Nick Reijnen presented council with a detailed traffic study compiling RCMP and Alberta Transportation statistics from 2008 to 2012. Statistics show 47th Avenue had the highest number of collisions, followed by 50th Street and Hwy 20 within town limits. Rounding out the top five are Lakeshore Drive and 50th Avenue. The most dangerous intersections were also found on the same roads, with the addition of Herder Drive. Based on this data, the town’s peace officers plan to “follow the numbers” and focus on the collision hot spots, says Reijnen. Not surprisingly, given Sylvan Lake’s draw as a summer resort destination, the worst months for collisions are June through August, followed by the winter months of December and February. Lowest collision months were April and October. Provincially, November, December and January are the months with the most fender benders depending on the year.
To address the summer and winter collision spikes, peace officers plan to focus on those months in the new safety plan. Research also showed some interesting numbers on the worst collision days in Sylvan Lake. Wednesday tops the list, followed by Friday, then Thursdays and Saturdays. Sunday was the safest day. Rushing home from work can also prove hazardous. The peak period for accidents is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by lunch hour and early afternoon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mayor Susan Samson applauded the enforcement’s department’s proposal. “I think the plan is really sound,” she said. It will be useful to put the plan in place and then measure its success next year by comparing statistics. “If it stayed stable, with our growth, that will really be a win in my mind.” Reijnen said the RCMP have seen the plan and support the town’s enforcement approach. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com our collaboration with them in our Global Business course offered in our Bachelor of Business Administration degree,” said Mykytyshyn in a release. While in Red Deer, the students will be enrolled in the business administration diploma program, with the option to stay and complete the bachelor of business administration degree at RDC. Brad Donaldson, RDC’s vice-president for academics, said it is exciting to see the business school grow in this way.
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BRIEF Chinese college, RDC ink partnership Up to 50 Chinese accounting students have a chance to learn in Red Deer because of a new agreement signed by Red Deer College and a college in China. The new co-operative agreement between RDC and Henan Trade and Industry Vocational College in Zhengzhou, China, will see the students start to arrive in September 2014. Donald School of Business dean Darcy Mykytyshyn said the collaboration is a tremendous opportunity for the college. “The idea for this partnership is rooted in a strong relationship that our faculty have been nurturing with the Canada China Business Association through
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A world at (rare) peace REAL WAR IS RARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY, AND THE DEATH TOLL IS DRAMATICALLY LOWER Imagine for a moment that all the wars of the world have come to a peaceful conclusion. Most violent crime against people and property has also been eradicated. The worst outbreak of violence in the world in the past 24 hours has been a fight in a bar in Irkutsk, Russia. What item do you think will lead the international news for the next 12 hours, or however long it takes GWYNNE until something DYER fresher come along? The bar fight in Irkutsk, of course. “If it bleeds, it leads,” says the axiom, and the world’s media follow it slavishly, so they will always give you the impression that the world is drowning in violence. It is not — but people think it is. Stop people at random and ask them how many wars they think are going on in the world right now. Most people would guess around a dozen, although they wouldn’t be able to name them. The right answer is two, and one of them, Afghanistan, is probably ap-
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proaching its end. There are close to 200 independent countries in the world, and only one in 100 is currently at war. They are both primarily civil wars, although there is some foreign involvement in each case. The Syrian civil war is extremely destructive of lives and property, the war in Afghanistan less so, and in both cases the fighting occasionally slops over their borders, but that’s it. There are a number of other countries where there is a lower level of civil conflict: the Democratic Republic of Congo, for example, or Colombia (although the latter is now engaged in peace talks to end the 50-year conflict between the state and the FARC guerillas). But the Sri Lankan civil war is over, the Iraqi civil war is at least over for the moment, and the many little wars of West Africa are all over. Then there is Somalia, the world’s only failed state, where 20 years of violent anarchy may finally be drawing to an end. But the actual scale of the fighting has rarely risen to a level that would qualify what has been happening there as a full-scale war. Not, at least, what would have qualified as a full-scale war back in the days when that sort of thing was still common. Most of the time Somalia’s conflict has been more like gangland wars on steroids. There is terrorism in various places, like Boko Haram’s bizarre campaign to
impose Islamic law on Nigeria (where only half the population is Muslim), the Pakistani Taliban’s campaign of murder against their Shia fellow-citizens, and the Naxalites’ long and forlorn struggle to make a communist revolution in India. All nasty, but none of them real wars. And there is, finally, the famous “war” on terror, which these days amounts to little more than overzealous law enforcement at home and selective assassination by drones abroad. Like the “war” on drugs in Mexico, it is only a metaphor for an activity that is not really a war at all. So that’s it: two real wars, and a clutter of lesser conflicts that really do not merit the term. In a world of seven billion people, only a few hundred million have even the slightest experience of organized violence for political ends. Why, then, do so many people think that the world is still overrun by war? The media are partly to blame, but they are also manipulated by various governments that raise the spectre of war for their own ends. Wars that have not happened and are never likely to fill the imaginations of the public: a war in Korea, a U.S. and/or Israeli attack on Iran, Western or Israeli intervention in Syria, a war between China and Southeast Asian countries over islands in the South China Sea, a U.S.-Chinese conflict in
the Pacific, and on and on. A lot of people, some in uniform and some not, make a living off these mostly phantom fears, and they contribute to the general impression that the world is still a place where war, however deplorable, is the normal state of affairs. It is not. We live in an era where, for the first time in history, no great power genuinely fears attack by any other, and where the number of actual wars can be counted on the fingers of one badly mutilated hand. Almost 90 million people died in the world wars and other big wars (including the Russian, Chinese and Spanish civil wars) of the first half of the 20th century, out of a world population that was one-third of what it is now. In the second half of the century, the death toll dropped steeply to 25 million or so, most of whom died in colonial independence wars and civil wars. And so far, in the 21st century, the total is less than one million people killed in war. What we have on our hands here is a miraculous and mostly unsung success story. There will doubtless be more wars, but they may be small and infrequent. We are obviously doing something right. We should figure out what it is, and do more of it. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
No easy Senate fix on the horizon Patience with the Senate has run out on Parliament Hill and beyond. With the exception of the Liberals, who have been arguing that the main problem with the upper house is that Justin Trudeau is not appointing its members, every party agrees that business as usual should no longer be an option. But what can any of them realistically do about it? On Thursday, a government MP said Prime Minister Stephen Harper would stop appointing senators until they can be elected. Harper’s ofCHANTAL fice immediately denied Eve HÉBERT Adams’ assertion. To freeze appointments on such an open-ended basis would be irresponsible. There is no guarantee that any attempt at Senate reform will succeed or at least not in a timely manner. Like it or not, the Senate is an essential part of Canada’s legislative framework. Its function is spelled out in the Constitution. To render it dysfunctional through attrition would amount to crippling the operations of Parliament itself. But there is little to prevent Harper from at least freezing Senate appointments until the 2015 elec-
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tion. Such a gesture would come at little cost to his control of the upper house. At this juncture, the Conservatives outnumber the Liberals in the Senate by a margin of almost two to one. There are three vacant seats and nine more retirements to come — including those of three Liberal senators — between now and the fall of 2015. As an aside, Marjory LeBreton — the government Senate House leader who believes a Liberal is hiding behind every Parliament Hill bush — will reach retirement age (75) shortly before the next campaign. (Mike Duffy’s tenure is set to expire in 2021.) Between now and the 2015 election, the Supreme Court will wade into the debate. The government has belatedly asked the top court to pronounce on the modalities involved in reforming or abolishing the Senate. A Quebec reference on the same issue is working its way up the court system. But any substantial reform of the Senate would require a constitutional amendment, and a high level of provincial support. The route the Conservatives mapped out early in their first mandate is drafted with the intent of bypassing the constitutional path. But even if a unilateral federal move to an elected Senate is vetted by the Supreme Court, it will only exacerbate a root cause of the disconnect between the upper house and the political reality of the federation. Harper’s plan would not address the regional distribution of the seats of the Senate.
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His proposal would enhance the legitimacy of an upper house within which Western Canada is chronically under-represented. The NDP has long advocated the abolition of the Senate and that option has more traction in the public than at any other time in history. If it was put to a referendum against the background of the current spending scandal, a majority would likely support it. But the Senate could not be abolished without a constitutional amendment. Unless a clear majority in every province was on side with abolition, one or more premier would likely block the plan or at least try to wrestle some other constitutional concession in exchange for its support. If the constitutional file is re-opened, it will be very hard to limit the discussion to Senate reform. A third option, also designed to avoid the constitutional route, would see the Senate became a merit-based chamber with its future members appointed by some august body of so-called wise men and women. Under that scheme, the upper house would be non-partisan but also not terribly accountable. Is Canada really ready to give a hand-picked chattering class elite sway over its duly elected government? Even with guidance from the Supreme Court, there is no easy Senate fix on the horizon. But pushing the pause button on replenishing its ranks long enough to have a national discussion as to what to do with it would be a sensible first step. Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.
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There is some dangerous misinformation in Cabel McElderry’s otherwise excellent article on the benefits of oats (Oatmeal, possibly the world’s greatest food, Page B2, Red Deer Advocate, May 2). Commercial oats — even those labeled ‘pure’ — always contain other grains and are not safe for people who must follow a gluten-free diet. There is certainly no disputing the health benefits of oats, but those with celiac disease, following by necessity a strict, gluten-free diet for life, breakfast is not quite as simple as whipping up a bowl of oatmeal. The one per cent of Canadians with celiac disease must purchase ‘uncontaminated’ oats. Several Canadian companies produce such oats. Celiacs must be vigilant, as ingestion of gluten (even such small amounts as the cross-contamination within regular oats) can result in an increased risk of osteoporosis, anemia, certain cancers of the gut, and infertility. For more information about the Canadian Celiac Association’s scientific research on oats with the gluten-free diet, please visit www.celiac.ca. You’ll also find there a link to Health Canada’s statement on the safety of oats for those with celiac disease. Mark Johnson National Secretary Canadian Celiac Association Ottawa
Zombie photos were far too graphic I may be oversensitive, but that photo in the May 18 Advocate, showing the ‘fun’ zombies, has certainly caught my attention. Such detail! Such gore and violence! Obviously a good time was had by all. Except perhaps the victims. Of course, it was all in ‘fun,’ eh. A small child flipping through the paper in search of the comic pages might have a screaming nightmare after coming across that “fun” picture. Older kids have already got so much violence and death on their Thumb Machines (where the dead can be reassembled and re-destroyed over and over) that the picture is hardly worthy of notice. Whatever, eh! Sympathy for the “victims” — living and playdead? Oh, sorry — it’s all fake and ‘fun,’ isn’t it. Understanding of possible presence of mental illness in perpetrators? Nah — we are superior to those lost souls, so it is more ‘fun’ to exploit and deride them. Lots of analysis could be done around the basic human fear of death, and what comes afterward. But that is just too serious. Better to poke “fun” at it, diminish its inevitability in all our lives, and pretend it is something we can control by making “fun” of suffering and death. Surely, no human being who has ever lived through the death of a friend or family member, or knows someone who has, could find much “fun” in the experience. How is it then possible to treat senseless violence and death as merely vehicles of fun? To me, this is chilling insensitivity to the realities of humanity. Laughter and humour are healthy and wholesome aspects of human nature; but not when aimed at the difficulties, pain and suffering of our sisters and brothers in the human race. If some persons feel they must get their fun from violence, try certain sporting events. Or better yet, watch TV. Plenty of violence, blood, vehicular blowups, explosions, dismemberment, dead bodies — what ‘fun’! I am not referring to the action or reality type of shows — all this can be found on the daily news, in real time, too! That, however, might just prove to be too hard to deal with. No ‘fun’ at all, folks. Even there, some scenes are deleted or come with warnings of “disturbing” content. It is unfortunate that our usually excellent local newspaper did not consider doing that before publishing this particular ‘fun’ photo. Bonnie J. Denhaan Red Deer
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You have a customer service choice It is rumoured Canada Post customer service is headed to India in the near future. You may not realize that you have an option to controlling your services. Any time you call an 800 number (for a credit card, banking, charter communications, health and other insurance, computer help desk, etc.) and you find that you’re talking to a foreign customer service representative (with an accent, difficult to understand/ perhaps in India, Philippines, etc.), consider doing the following: After you connect and you realize that the customer service representative is not working in Canada (you can always ask, if you are not sure about the accent). Say, “I’d like to speak to a customer service representative in Canada.” The rep might suggest talking to his/her manager, but politely say, “Thank you, but I’d like to speak to a customer service representative in Canada. ...” You will be immediately connected to a rep in Canada. That’s the rule and the law. It takes less than one minute to have your call redirected to Canada. I tried this when phoning my bank about a credit card problem and they switched me to someone in Montreal. At least that saves Canadian jobs and the person on the other end of the line can understand me. Debbie Newbery Tees
City pensions much too costly Currently, the City of Red Deer boats of carrying a municipal debt of some $280 million, which gives the taxpayers a claimed municipal debt load of about 60 per cent of capacity. Unfortunately, despite some prodding from some citizens and at least one current member of city council, the city chooses to ignore or even hide an additional $41 million in obligations that have been held steadfastly from public view and comment. The City of Red Deer currently offers its employees a defined benefit pension. This means that our employees are guaranteed a retirement salary based not on the performance of the investment portfolio, or the amount invested by the employee, but on the average of their five highest years of income. This pension is indexed to inflation, and guaranteed for life. Thus, it’s possible for a 55-year-old city employee with a salary of $84,000 per year to retire after 35 years of service, and receive an indexed pension of $48,000 annually for another 30 or more years. For most people, this kind of retirement income would require well over a million dollars in interest-producing assets. It is also almost wholly unrealistic for the average family to expect to amass $1 million to $1.5 million in savings at that income level and at that age. While it is highly problematic that one of the most glaring “wealth gaps” in Canada is the increasing disparity in lifetime compensation between public sector employees and the increasingly beleaguered taxpayers, it’s made even more of a problem by the fact that these public pensions are increasingly underfunded and will have to be propped up by the taxpayers who will have to shortchange their own savings in order to ensure that various levels of government can meet pension obligations that were often agreed to out of the view of the public. For example, the Local Authorities Pension Plan is currently underfunded by some 20 per cent of total obligations, or $5 billion. The City of Red Deer’s share of that shortfall works out to about $41 million. Consider the level of debate over a $480-million arena in a city of one million people, and maybe a $41 million pension shortfall is worthy of some serious public debate here in Red Deer. According to the LAPP website, steps are being taken to take up the pension shortfall. During 2013, we have been obligated to fund a 40 per cent increase in the employers’ contribution rate. I have not found any indication as to an increase in the employee’s contribution. The pension increase we taxpayers have been (apparently secretly, as there appears to be no public record of discussions) obligated to amounts to
It must be nice to be on Red Deer city council. One recent morning, eight parking stalls where closed, six pieces of equipment where brought in to trim two trees in front of a building owned by Paul Harris. Not another tree on the street was touched. Coun. Cindy Jefferies should get her head out of what ever she has it stuck in. The old city yards aren’t worth a plug nickel until they get a clean bill of health. And Biology 20, 30 that wont happen any Chemistry 20, 30 time soon, or cheaply either. Her comment Math 10-C, 10-3, 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, 31 about the value of that English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2 land shows how ill prePhysics 20, 30 • Science 10, 14, 20, 24, 30 pared she is to even be Social 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2 an effective councillor, Tourism • Work Experience 15, 25, 35 let alone mayor. I’ve CALM (3 credits) • PHYS. ED. (3 credits) been waiting six months July 2-18, 2013 • 8:00-11:45am for the return phone call from her. I wouldn’t for students 19 yrs. or age or younger as of waste my time talking to September 1, 2012. Plus cost of Books. her now. Payment of Books due at time of registration. We can’t get a full$600 for students 20 yrs. of age or older as of September 1, 2012. time police presence Plus cost of Books. Payment of Books due at time of registration. downtown but we can DEADLINE TO REGISTER: put in patios that benefit htpp://communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca very few downtown businesses. Put signs in the sidewalks that you can’t read six or seven months of the year. Then those
So the Alberta government is having problems balancing its budget, spending more than it receives, and thus, making cutbacks! I have three words I would like to offer the government to help it reduce the deficit. Those three words are: Manage things better. Time and space do not enable me to go into a lot of detail here, but I can think of at least two different instances, involving two different government departments, in which thousands and thousands of taxpayers’ dollars were wasted through what was, in my opinion, incompetence, mismanagement, lack of common sense, intransigence, and just plain stupidity. While I cannot prove that other situations like mine have arisen, I have heard other stories that I believe are credible, about other situations where taxpayers’ dollars have also been foolishly wasted. What I’m saying is this: if the same type of inefficiency that has occurred in Red Deer has also occurred in Grande Prairie, Stettler, Medicine Hat, Peace River, Lethbridge, Edson, Fort McMurray, Coronation, etc., it is no wonder the provincial deficit is as large as it is! Better management may not eliminate the deficit, but it could certainly be reduced — and yes, I have discussed this with my MLA. Wes Stickel Red Deer
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VILLAGE OF DELBURNE NOTICE OF PREPARATION AND MAILING OF 2013 ASSESSMENT AND TAX NOTICES Notice pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M26, RSA 2000 as amended, is hereby given with respect to the 2013 Assessment and Tax Notices: Combined Assessment and Tax Notices for the Village of Delburne were mailed May 24, 2013. Taxes are due and payable without penalty by June 30, 2013 A penalty of 15% will be added to any outstanding current taxes as of July 1, 2013. A further penalty of 10% will be levied on all taxes which remain outstanding on January 1, 2014. All assessed persons are deemed to have received their assessment notices as a result of the publication of this Notice. Any assessed person(s) who has/have not received their 2013 Assessment and Tax Notice(s) should contact the municipal office during regular business hours for a copy. Assessment complaints must be filed within 60 days from the date of mailing of notice and must be filed using the Government of Alberta “Assessment Review Complaint Form” (number LGS1402) available by contacting the Municipal Office at 403-749-3606 or by going online to http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/mc_property_assessment_and_ taxation.cfm. Instructions and guidelines included with form LGS1402. For further information contact: Ms. Karen Fegan, CLGM, CT, Chief Administrative Officer Box 341, 2111 - 20 Street Delburne, AB TOM OVO Or email: karen.fegan@delburne.ca
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a sweeping two per cent wage increase across the entire city payroll. This can only be seen as a first step, as the LAPP website clearly indicates that the $5 billion shortfall takes the current increase into consideration. My questions are basic. Has the city had discussions with its unions regarding the future funding of the current pension? Has either side broached the possibility of reduced pensions, or increased employee contributions to make up the shortfall? Has the city raised the possibility of eliminating the defined benefit plan and switching to a more realistic defined contribution plan more in line with what is more common in the private sector? At the very least, an expenditure of this magnitude deserves public input, and the case could be made that it should be a referendum issue. It would behove city management to give this issue the daylight it deserves. Bill Greenwood Red Deer
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What will Canada’s future look like, what kind of Canada will our children inherited? Within the last two years, Canada has seen major changes. Bill C-45 has deregulated some of Canada’s key environmental laws, including changes to the Navigable Waters protection Act that stripped down the protection of Canada’s approximate 32,000 lakes to just 97 lakes. Overnight we lost the protection of thousands of Canadian lakes! Major pipelines are also exempted under the new law, meaning the scope of impacts considered during environmental reviews will be narrower. What could be the reason to abolish protection of Canada’s lakes? Lakes, rivers and streams often stand in the path of large industrial development, particular pipelines. The Harper government handed the oil, gas and other natural-resource extraction industries a free pass to degrade Canada’s rich natural legacy. Exploration ones again is far more important than environmental protection. Ilse Quick Lacombe
who do walk with their head down are texting not reading signs. I doubt any of them know what Canadian arts and culture are but they spend a lot of money on projects that benefit less than one per cent of our population and do it in the name of arts and culture. Now they want to take away our green spaces so developer can put in more so called low-cost housing. As soon as the initial agreements expire, watch how fast rent rates climb. How many more tax dollars are going to be forgiven for developers? How many more times are we going to re do Veterans Park because someone has run into it. More time is spent fixing it than using it. If they spent less time and money fixing and hiding their mistakes, we wouldn’t need a tax increase. Like so many before me, I am closing my business at the end of the month. I am tired of paying for council’s screwups. Jerry Anderson Jass Collectibles Red Deer
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Tories fight back on Senate scandal OPPOSITION HAMMERS AWAY ON SENATE EXPENSES BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Opposition politicians have been hammering away at the Senate expenses scandal during question period, but the government is getting in some jabs of its own. With Prime Minister Stephen Harper skipping the Monday session, as is his practice, it fell to Heritage Minister James Moore to deflect a barrage of Senate questions. But recent missteps for both NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made it easy for the government benches to blunt their attacks. Mulcair wanted to know when Harper would provide answers about
the scandal — specifically the $90,000 cheque written by the prime minister’s former chief of staff to cover Sen. Mike Duffy’s questionable expense claims. “When will the prime minister takes responsibility, show accountability and finally start answering questions?” Mulcair thundered. Moore countered by bringing up NDP MP Tyrone Benskin, who Mulcair fired from his critic’s job last week after he admitted he owed almost $60,000 in back taxes. How many more of Mulcair’s MPs are behind in their taxes? Moore wondered aloud. “If he really believes in accountability, maybe he would tell this House how many more NDP MPs are not pay-
ing their taxes.” Trudeau got up to promote Liberal efforts to move a motion before the Senate ethics committee to study the Senate scandal and call both Harper and Nigel Wright, his former chief of staff, to testify. Instead, he got a pointed reminder of his comments about Senate reform, published Friday in Montreal’s Le Soleil, that landed him in hot water. Trudeau was expressing his opposition to abolishing the Senate when he pointed out that it gives Quebec an advantage — more seats than Alberta and British Columbia. “It is kind of interesting to see him stand in the House and pretend as though he actually cares about Senate reform because he does not,” Moore
said. “All Canadians should be served by national institutions and the Liberal leader should stop dividing Canadians again and again over these matters.” Outside the House, Trudeau stood by his remarks as “a statement of fact, not of opinion.” “My comments were ... reflecting the numerical reality of the Senate and the challenges around reforming it,” he said. “We have a morass to get into to make any changes to the Senate, and both other political parties in the House are using discussions about the Senate to distract from what should be the most important issue of the day, which is their ethical shortcomings.”
Toews ducks NDP question on FBI letter to RCMP about navy spy OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Vic Toews won’t say why Canada’s spy agency stood back and let the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation brief the RCMP about navy spy Jeffrey Delisle. Toews came under fire in question period about a Canadian Press report that said the Canadian Security Intelligence Service had Delisle under surveillance for months in 2011 before the RCMP stepped in to build a criminal case. In an unusual twist, the FBI sent the RCMP a detailed letter outlining Delisle’s activities because CSIS feared
sharing its file could result in sensitive trade secrets spilling out in open court. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair pressed Toews on whether the FBI — not CSIS — informed the Mounties about Delisle. Toews would say only that he doesn’t get involved in operational security matters and that the conclusions drawn in the news report were “totally incorrect.” He later added: “Information is shared between law enforcement agencies in accordance with Canadian law.” His office declined to make Toews available for an interview and did not immediately respond to followup questions about the minister’s remarks.
Former CSIS watchdog boss arrested ARTHUR PORTER FACES FRAUD CHARGES BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — The former head of Canada’s spyagency watchdog, who received prestigious appointments from different levels of government and was nearly honoured with a street in his name, has been arrested abroad on fraud charges. Arthur Porter has been detained by Panamanian authorities, along with his wife Pamela, several months after Quebec police announced they wanted to charge him in connection with the province’s ongoing corruption scandals. The pair’s arrest was announced in a statement Mon- Arthur Porter day by Quebec’s anti-corruption police watchdog, which said the operation was carried out with the help of the RCMP and Interpol. “Extradition proceedings are being undertaken against the two,” the statement said. Porter became head of the Security Intelligence Review Committee, which monitors the work of CSIS, two years after he was appointed to the watchdog by the Harper government in 2008. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said Porter’s alleged criminal acts had nothing to do with the work he did for the Government of Canada. At the same time that Porter held his federal role, he was director general of the McGill University Health Centre — which is now mired deep in scandals and the subject of multiple criminal charges. He abruptly resigned from his federal post in November 2011, ultimately quitting his hospital role as well and leaving the country. The Sierra Leone-born Porter faces charges of fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, fraud against the government, breach of trust, laundering the proceeds of crime, and participating in a secret commission. His wife faces charges of laundering criminal proceeds and conspiracy. Porter is one of several people facing fraud-related charges stemming from the construction of the $1.3-billion McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, one of Canada’s biggest infrastructure projects, set to open in 2015. Others charged include the former head of engineering giant SNC-Lavalin. Police announced the charges against Porter in February. A month later, the McGill University Health Centre said it was cancelling plans to pave an “Arthur T. Porter Way” onto the hospital property. Porter had been managing director of a private cancer treatment centre in the Bahamas. He told media that he had late, stage-four cancer and was too ill to travel to Canada. “I don’t want them to think I would chicken out on anything,” he told The Associated Press during an interview in February. “So if they want to come here, absolutely no problem.”
Toews’ statement that things were handled according to the law “tells us nothing” because the problem may have been that agencies felt they couldn’t share information, said Liberal MP Bob Rae, who once led a probe of the 1985 Air India disaster that looked at relations between CSIS and the RCMP. “I just think it’s a real problem for Canada and it’s something we need to deal with,” Rae said. “It’s incumbent upon the government now to have an inquiry to tell us what did happen. The minister says he can’t tell us. Then we’ve got to get to the bottom of it in a profound way.”
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Public Safety Minister Vic Toews responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons Monday. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair pressed Toews on whether the FBI — not CSIS — informed the Mounties about Canadian navy spy Jeffrey Delisle. Delisle, arrested last year by the RCMP, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to passing
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Like this B.C. salmon and sturgeon, all Chef David Hassel’s meals looked like a creative masterpiece when they arrived at the table. Each course was artistically arranged and were both pleasing to our eyes as well as to our palate.
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Another intriguing amuse bouche to follow was the individually plated panko crusted frog legs and scallop ceviche.
The AAA Five Diamond rating is I decided that dining at Eden was the most coveted designation in the something that we needed to expericulinary world. ence. The fundamental hallTo be honest, we were marks at this level are a little nervous booking at exquisite cuisine, impecEden; a five diamond descable service and elegant ignation almost insinuates ambiance. dining for the rich, the faThere are only five resmous or royalty. taurants in Canada to have But this misconception the bragging rights to this was quickly dispelled. prestigious award and only Upon on arrival, Eden inone in Western Canada. In stantly made you feel like fact, Eden, located at the the privileged and yet Rimrock Hotel in Banff, amazingly down to earth. has won this honour for 10 As we entered the resMADHU consecutive years! taurant, we were welBADONI After discovering that comed by the maître de, the five diamond destinaChad Greaves who greeted tion was so close to Red us as if we were old neighDeer, my husband and bours and perhaps we may
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have been. After preliminary introductions, we quickly discovered that he was from Bentley and had attained his hospitality schooling from the Red Deer College. With the Central Alberta connection, suddenly the perceived pretentiousness was replaced with casual friendliness. We were led to a table that overlooked the snow-capped mountains; they looked majestic and prestigious, the perfect backdrop for the elegant decor of the restaurant. Before placing our orders, Eden’s sommelier Julie Maccabe came by with a trolley cart full of different champagnes and wines. After her presentation on the variety of aperitifs that Eden had to offer — and there was a wide selection, almost making it difficult to choose — my husband
and I decided to inaugurate our first five diamond experience with champagne. While we sipped our drinks, Chris Joy , our attendee for the night, explained the menu and the dishes offered. You have the option of having a two-, three- or four-course meal, with or without wine pairings, or one of the chef’s tasting menus — the most extensive being the 11-course tasting menu. We decided to go with the taste of Canada menu which showcased Canada’s bounty. Featuring B.C. salmon and sturgeon, Saskatchewan grains, Quebec foie gras, Alberta elk, and Nanaimo bars, it was almost like taking a culinary bite into Canada!
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This all came with bread; I don’t mean a simple bread basket but French and Berkeley-style sourdough bread. The butter wasn’t your simple whipped variety but hay-smoked, olive-oil based with goat butter in the middle.
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Hello — that is all ... Working mom wants to work on marriage came with the telephone to stay-at-home dad COMMON GREETING WASN’T EVEN RECOGNIZED AS A WORD UNTIL THE EARLY 1820S
Question: In our household my husI feel it’s important but my fiance band is the stay-at-home parent and I doesn’t want it. work full-time outside the home. What is your opinion? Do you have any advice on how we Dr. Greg Smalley, executive direccan make this successful in tor of marriage and family our family and marriage? formation: Premarital counJim: One critical piece of seling is essential! Every information missing from couple should do it. your question is the age of In fact, some pastors reyour kids. fuse to perform weddings Research shows that for couples who haven’t enyoung children need a great gaged in at least some form deal of time with Mom durof premarital counseling. ing their formative years. Studies show that couIf your kids are young, ples who do it can reduce the first thing we’d recomtheir risk of divorce by as mend is that you make evmuch as 30 percent. ery effort to spend as much JIM Perhaps that is why some time nurturing them as posDALY states have entertained the sible. idea of making premarital This is not to suggest that counseling a prerequisite you should feel guilty for for obtaining a marriage liworking outside the home. cense. We all have to operI would encourage you to ate within the circumstances God has sit down with your fiance and have an granted to us. honest conversation about why he’s Since men are generally hardwired hesitant to engage in premarital counto be financial providers, you’ll want seling. to talk with your husband and make Don’t pressure him or twist his arm; sure that he’s comfortable being a stay- just encourage him to express his feelat-home dad for the time being. ings. Some men genuinely enjoy being Chances are, he simply feels that it’s “Mr. Mom.” unnecessary. They’re good at it, too. Not only do But here’s the thing: Premarital they love their kids, they have been counseling isn’t just for people who blessed with a nurturing temperament have troubled backgrounds or difficult and enjoy being with them 24 hours a relationships. day. It’s not necessarily a sign or admisRegardless of who is staying sion that something is “wrong” beat home and who is acting as the tween you. breadwinner, you and your husband Rather, it’s a commitment on both need to agree that the most impor- of your parts to make a positive intant thing is that your kids aren’t vestment in your relationship and to being deprived of parental love and ensure that it’s as strong and solid as it leadership. can be before you tie the knot. When it comes to your marriage, Once your fiance is on board, find our advice is similar to what we’d of- a counselor who can navigate you fer if your husband were the bread- through the PREPARE/ENRICH Prewinner: marital inventory. Be sure to make time to connect evYou can find a sample test at www. ery week without the distractions of prepare-enrich.com. kids and career. Schedule a regular Also, you can take Focus on the “date night” to invest in your relation- Family’s “Couple Checkup” for enship. gaged couples at www.focusonthefamYou might also visit WorkingMom. ily.com/couplecheckup. com, a website we’ve mentioned on This is not meant to be a replaceour broadcast. It contains a wealth of ment or substitute for premarital counhelpful advice for families in your situ- seling, but it might give you and your ation. fiance some good talking points as you Question: I am engaged to be mar- seek out a counselor together. Best ried and have been dating my fiance wishes to you! for two years. Recently I’ve felt like we’re not on Catch up with Jim Daly at www.jimthe same page regarding premarital dalyblog.com or at www.facebook.com/ counseling. DalyFocus.
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Hello, hello, hello! phone still flips shut. Interesting how this common greetOh, the shame of it all! I admit I ing wasn’t even recognized as a word worry a bit about getting left behind… until the early 1820’s. literally. And back then people used it as an That there will be a mass commuexclamation rather than a salutation, nication sent out warning about some as in “Hello, what do we crisis such as a meteorite have here?” heading our way and beHello as a salutation cause I haven’t kept up with came about during the late technology, I will be the 1800’s following the invenonly one that doesn’t hear tion of the telephone. about it. When the instrument Everyone else will be rang people were unsure at the special safe meetwhat to do after picking up ing place while I’m outside the receiver so they tended humming away and hilling to do nothing at all which potatoes. meant the caller was usuBut I digress. ally greeted by silence. For me the biggest probSince this was rather lem with emails—or any SHANNON awkward, ideas were bandigital communication I MCKINNON died about as suitable suppose—is in knowing how greetings. to end them. Sincerely yours One early contender was is far too formal, ditto for “What is wanted?” ‘Yours truly’ and although Effective and no doubt better than I like ‘Cheers’ whenever I use it I feel silence, but not very friendly. The in- like a poser since it isn’t something I ventor of the gadget, Alexander Gra- ever actually say. ham Bell, urged people to greet their While Namaste, God Bless and callers with a hearty, “Ahoy!” This pro- Peace Out are all nice options, some posal was not as strange as it might people might get offended. It’s so hard seem. to know. Ahoy was already in use as a nautiAnd of course unless it’s family or cal greeting and had been in common close friends ‘Love’ is way too personusage for at least a century longer than al. hello. Hi hadn’t even been invented Mostly I use ‘Warmest regards’ since yet. I think it’s kind of a hybrid of personal It appears it was Bell’s rival Thomas and formality, but even there I am not Edison who coined the term “hello” so sure. (which eventually turned into hi) as apSome days I get so rattled I just sign propriate for phone usage. my name at the end without any kind Edison may not have invented the of gesture at all, but then I wonder if phone, but apparently he had the satis- that comes across as rude. There are faction of inventing the greeting. those who pull off ending emails with For his part Bell refused to accept nothing more than the first letter of defeat and fall in with the crowd; a their name. characteristic of most successful inI’ve tried that, but turns out I’m just ventors. Instead he would continue to not cool enough to get comfortable answer his phone with “Ahoy” for the with it. rest of his life. Sometimes not only do I not know Funny how things come about, isn’t how to end an email, but I don’t even it? know how to end the exchange. Had Bell’s choice of greeting held as Once you’ve said what you need much sway as his invention, we could to say it seems like you should still just as easily be greeting each other acknowledge you received the last with a routine, “Ahoy, how are you?” email, but if taken too far it can result But hello it was and is. in an endless succession of emails As for ending the phone call, origi- that consist of, “Thanks!” and then nal protocol dictated when the tele- “Thank you!” followed by “Thank you phone call had reached its conclusion too!” the proper thing to say was, “that is Maybe the person who came up with all”. the protocol for that very first phone It no doubt changed when goodbye book with its initial 50 subscribers got was seen as less abrupt. it right. Oh that email salutations were so There is something to be said for a straight forward! definitive “that is all”. Twenty-five years after its invenThat is all. tion I am still clueless in my starts and stops. Shannon McKinnon is a syndicated And yes, I still email. In fact it’s columnist from Northern BC. You can worse than that. catch up on past columns by visiting Not only do I never text, my cell www.shannonmckinnon.com
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Adaptability: sounds simple but isn’t “Set patterns — incapable of adaptability, of pliability — only offer a better cage.” — Bruce Lee, American actor and martial arts expert
the more successful we become — thriving instead of merely surviving. I have found that the more I put myself out there — face the fear and walk though it — the more challenges and subsequent opportunity for change Adaptability. It’s a simple word and adaptation occur. meaning capable of becomIf I fear change then ing suitable to a particular my world will remain very situation or use. small — it must in order to A simple word, yet not preserve the illusion of presuch a simple feat. dictability. Research suggests that As opportunities inpeople often view themcrease, so do challenges. selves as more adaptable Unexpected circumstances, than they might actually be. surprises and issues resisMost of us aspire to mastant to traditional problemter noble behaviours such solving approaches are as adaptability and thus commonplace in today’s evaluate ourselves on how world. we intend to act rather than If you want to learn the on how we do act. skill of adaptability you’ll Unfortunately, our acneed two things: an open tions do not always match mind and a flexible nature, MURRAY our intentions. willing to relinquish old FUHRER We need to nurture our and ineffective ways of self-esteem and develop thinking and being. self-awareness based on reAn open mind is fertile ality, not delusion. ground indeed for nurturIf, as the Greek philosoing fresh ideas and innovapher Heraclitus of Ephesus tions. once declared, “Change is the only Answers, alternatives, insights and constant,” then why does it seem so potential solutions come quickly to the difficult for many of us to adapt to problem-solver — the open-minded change? individual. I read once that an open To me, adaptability is a vital commind is an opportunistic mind. ponent of change — a critical skill for It recognizes and seizes upon opporsuccessful living. Those who learn to tunities that others miss, undervalue adapt in healthy and positive ways to or simply fail to appreciate. change will find life more enjoyable A flexible nature is just that – able and less stressful. to adjust readily to changing condiI’ve been praised for my adaptabiltions. ity and also criticized for my inability The inflexible person will doggedly to adapt. pursue the tried and true even when it Perhaps this is owing to the fact that no longer yields the results expected adaptability is a skill honed through or required. awareness, conscious practice and This resistance creates a tremenperseverance. dous amount of stress and, as we all We are all faced with change reguknow, it’s difficult if not impossible to larly, but the more often we make a function effectively when stressed out. conscious effort to embrace the change When something doesn’t work, the and make the most of it, the more we willing and adaptable individual will will improve our own adaptation skills. acknowledge it and try something difFor most of us, the world is becomferent. ing a more and more demanding place, Please see RESISTANCE on Page B3 and the better able we are to adapt,
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Prison moms go to court after program cancelled
It’s okay to pray at city hall, Quebec court rules BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
VIOLATES AN INFANT’S RIGHT TO A MOTHER’S CARE, BUT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FEMALE PRISONER, LAWYERS ARGUE
VANCOUVER — The closing of a provincial program in 2008 that allowed babies to remain with their incarcerated mothers not only violated an infant’s right to a mother’s care, but discriminated against female prisoners as well, lawyers argued Monday. Lawyer Geoff Cowper made the opening argument at B.C. Supreme Court five years after the Mother-Baby Program was cancelled at Maple Ridge’s Alouette Correctional Centre for Women, a provincial jail for women serving sentences of less than two years. Cowper is representing Amanda Inglis and her son Damien, as well as Patricia Block and her daughter Amber. The lawyer said the corrections system has no jurisdiction to strip a mother of her right to personally care for her baby. By taking the babies away, the prison system is also taking away from the infant the same opportunity to bond with their mothers as do other children, Cowper said. Moreover, the baby now lacks the
health benefits of breast feeding and maternal-infant bonding, he said. “We’re not saying that every mother has an absolute and unquestionable constitutional right to remain with their baby,” he told the court. “If...reasonable cause exists to supplant a mother’s natural right to care for her child, that must be respected. In our system, the decision is made by the (Ministry of Children and Family Development), not the prison system.” The Mother-Baby Program originally began at the Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women, allowing for inmates to care for their newborns while in prison. When the Burnaby facility was closed and the Alouette jail opened in 2004, the program continued on an ad-hoc basis. It was cancelled four years later due to safety concerns, according to the defendants, B.C.’s solicitor general and attorney general, as well Alouette’s current warden. According to court documents, the program was terminated because prisoners were exposing babies to dangers by getting in-
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EDEN: Inspired by natural surroundings Using the natural surroundings for inspiration, our very first amuse bouche — braised oxtail dipped in tempura batter and a balsamic roast beet — were both skewered on to a pine branch and brought to us on smoking log. The smell was divine, giving it an aromatic campfire feel, and the presentation was just awe-inspiring. Another intriguing amuse bouche to follow was the individually-plated, panko-crusted frog legs and scallop ceviche. This all came with bread; I don’t mean a simple bread basket but French-style country bread, Berkeley-style and rye sourdough. The butter wasn’t your simple whipped variety but hay-smoked, olive-oil based and goat milk butter in the middle with Eden’s signature reminding you of where you are. All butters and breads were made in house, of course, by the chef. I can continue to describe our whole menu, but all Chef David Hassel’s meals looked like a creative masterpiece when they arrived at the table. Each plate was artistically arranged to please the eyes while enticing the palate. It almost seemed as if Chef Hassel and Maccabe were orchestrating this grand symphony with the food and the wine, each complimenting the other in perfect harmony! Another highlight to the evening came after dessert plate was cleared away. Just when you are expecting dinner to be finished, out comes a clear cake serving platter with an assortment of chocolate truffles and little desserts. In the hollow stem of the cake platter is a hibiscus tea, which the server pours dry ice into. Suddenly there is ethereal fog floating around the petit fours and all over the table, adding an epic finale to the meal. The evening was concluded with a cognac. For those who know their cognacs, you will appreciate that Eden offers Louis XIII Remy Martin, a 100-year-old cognac in a bottle that was created with 11 pounds of crystal gathered, blown and shaped to create the decanter. With only limited quantities, it made the decanter as prized as the cognac. The co-
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RESISTANCE: Creates stress The flexible individual is also more likely to initiate mid-course corrections if needed. Adaptability also comes with a willingness to involve others in the process of problem solving and solution-seeking. We can become so invested in “what we know” that we can’t see disaster looming. This was often the case with me in the past. I was the expert. I had the answers and experience and hence was unwilling to consider alternative views or conflicting opinions. When I shifted my stance from being inflexible to willing, I enjoyed greater success and far less stress. When you think about it, whom would you rather deal with in a business or personal setting: someone who is rigid, inflexible and set in his or her ways, or someone who is adaptable, accommodating and resourceful? Chances are you’ve dealt with people from both categories, but for me the choice is obvious: I want the person who is adaptable – the flexible thinker. So being adaptable makes your own life easier by making other people more comfortable working with you. People with adaptability are flexible free-thinkers. Part of adaptability is knowing that a simple shifting of vantage points can bring about powerful insights. Sometimes if we can step back for even a moment, we can see a different picture and with a shift in perception, new and potential outcomes. Of course, our level of adaptability can be greater in some situations than others, and more so with some people than others. We may be more adaptable at work with people whom we are less invested and less adaptable at home with people we know best. I received a great piece of advice once about change: things will never be like they were – they will only be like they are right now. Knowledge is recognizing what worked well in the past while wisdom is realizing that today may require a change in our outlook and approach. “Success requires the ability to adapt,” declared Nolan Ryan, former American Major League baseball pitcher. “Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.” Adaptability means being able to change as circumstances require it. It is recognizing that life brings with it unanticipated challenges and that we must adjust and learn as we go. Adaptability requires a willingness to let go, sometimes of the expectations that we hold most dear. Every one of us adapts differently to change. We
to fights or getting involved with drugs. Some also left their babies unattended. The Corrections Branch offers alternatives for female prisoners to meet with their children, such as allowing children to visit their parents outside of the usual visitation periods, and transferring women to Fraser Valley Institution, a federal facility that offers its own mother-baby program. But Cowper argued the alternatives are not good enough, and that the constitutional rights of mothers and infants are at question, not safety standards and prison policies. He also said that modern prisons are not like those depicted in films such as Shawshank Redemption, a 1994 drama that details the lives of two prisoners serving time in a violent state penitentiary. “We’re not talking about sending babies to an inhospitable prison environment,” said Cowper. “The very reasons these policies and programs exist is because prison officials can provide an environment suitable to mothers and babies in a modern prison setting, and that’s what we’re asking for.”
gnac is offered for $225 per ounce. It may seem pricey at first, but after all ... it is a century-old cognac! Like family, Greaves, Maccabe and Joy walked us to the door to bid farewell. So that we were not leaving empty handed, they presented a parting gift — a spice cake dipped in caramel coating, topped with a little chocolate Eden plaque. Very classy and tasty! It made a nice treat during morning coffee as we reminisced about the evening. Eden’s choices of wines were fantastic and not only complemented the food, but enhanced many of the flavours of the menu. The service was at the outstanding level, friendly and warm, attentive but not intrusive. Our meal lasted for three hours, which is about the average time spent when having a meal here. This kind of experience does not come cheap — for two of us it was over $840, but for those willing to spend the money for a great overall experience, it is really well worth it. While making the meal a weekly endeavour could get pricey, I would definitely recommend the experience for a special occasion or a once-a-year indulgence. Here is a recipe that Eden was gracious enough to share with me.
Eden Nanaimo Bars Milk Tuiles 150 g egg whites 150 g skim milk powder 100 g butter 30 g sugar 1 g salt Blend egg white and milk powder, add melted butter. Mix in sugar and salt then rest for at least one hour covered. Spread thinly on silicone baking sheet in desired shape. Bake at 200F until light brown.
Pumpkin Ice Cream 750 g milk 600 g 35 per cent cream 230 g pumpkin puree 300 g sugar ½ vanilla bean split and scraped or 1 tsp vanilla paste ½ cinnamon stick ¼ tsp grated fresh nutmeg
won’t always get it right but if we’re coming from the right place with an open mind and willing nature, we can learn not just to cope with changes as they are occurring, but ultimately to adapt and thrive amongst them. “Never tell me the sky’s the limit when (I know) there
12 egg yolks Combine yolks, sugar and pumpkin. Bring milk, cream and the spices to a boil. Temper into the yolk mix, then return to pot and bring up to 85 C, stirring constantly. Strain and follow your ice cream maker’s directions. Chocolate layer 300 g dark chocolate 64 per cent Place 2/3 chocolate in a double boiler (bain marie). Temper the chocolate. Spread onto a baking sheet and cut into desired shape once chocolate has had time to cool to room temp. Crunch layer 150 g wafer cookies crushed 200 g white chocolate 50 g nutella 50 g cocoa nibs Mix by hand until ingredients bind together. Roll out fairly thin between two pieces of parchment or wax paper. Place on baking sheet and place into refrigerator until set. Cut into desired shape. Vanilla pastry cream 250 g milk 250 g cream 75 g sugar 40 g cornstarch 50 g yolks 50 g whole eggs 1 vanilla bean split and scraped Combine sugar and cornstarch together, then whisk into the combined yolk/whole egg mixture. Bring milk and cream to a boil with vanilla. Temper the eggs with the milk and cream mixture. Return to pot. Cook on medium high heat stirring constantly so bottom doesn’t burn. Bring mixture to a boil. It should be thick at this point. Remove from heat, strain and place in a heat proof container. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the pastry cream mixture, to keep from forming a “skin”. Place in the refrigerator to cool. Assembly Crunch layer at the bottom. Pipe pastry cream on top. Tempered chocolate on top of pastry cream. Add milk tuile and ice cream. Garnish with fresh sorrel. Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail.com or on Twitter @madhubadoni. Watch for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www.reddeeradvocate.com. are footprints on the moon.” — Author Unknown Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. His new book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.
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QUEBEC — A Quebec municipality has won a high-profile battle to begin council meetings with a prayer. The provincial appeal court has reversed the decision of a lower tribunal in the case of Saguenay, Que. The court overturned the prayer ban in a decision made public today, saying that reciting a prayer does not violate the religious neutrality of the city. Quebec’s human rights tribunal had issued a ruling in 2011 ordering a stop to prayers. It also insisted that the crucifix in the city council chamber be removed and that damages be paid to a resident who complained. The mayor of Saguenay, Jean Tremblay, fought that ruling in court and raised money from religion supporters for his case, through a website. During that time, the prayers had been replaced by two minutes of silence. Although it expressed reservations about religious symbols in the council chamber, the appeal court concluded the city imposes no religious views on its citizens. It also said the prayers had no discernible effect on the day-to-day running of the city. It ruled that Alain Simoneau, the man who brought the case to court with the help of a secularrights organization, did not demonstrate that he was discriminated against. All the while, the court also condemned the attitude of the city’s colourful mayor for letting the matter get to court. The case has been one of many in recent years on emotionally charged identity issues in Quebec. The mayor angrily intervened in the recent provincial election to denounce a candidate who had suggested the crucifix should come down at the provincial legislature.
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Hawks survive with late rally BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TIGER WOODS
WOODS TO PLAY IN TURKEY Tiger Woods is returning to Turkey in the fall to play a European Tour event, this time over 72 holes of stroke play. Organizers of the Turkish Airlines Open said Monday the No. 1 player in the world will be part of the 77-man field on Nov. 7-10 on the Maxx Royal course. Woods played in Turkey last year when it was an unofficial event of medal-match play. He lost in the semifinals to Justin Rose, who went on to win. The tournament will be the third of four straight tournaments culminating with the European Tour finale in Dubai. It will have a $7 million purse. Chubby Chandler of International Sports Management, who is promoting the tournament, said it was important to have Woods at the stop.
Today
● Senior high girls soccer: Notre Dame at Hunting Hills, 4:15 p.m., Collicutt West; Central Alberta Christian at Lacombe, 4:15 p.m. ● Senior high boys soccer: Notre Dame at Hunting Hills, 4:15 p.m., Collicutt East; Central Alberta Christian at Lindsay Thurber, 4:15 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: Lacombe Stone and Granite vs. North Star Sports, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Sunburst baseball: Fort Saskatchewan at Red Deer Riggers, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Women’s fastball: Shooters vs. Midget Rage, Snell and Oslund vs. TNT Athletics, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; N. Jensen’s Bandits vs. Stettler, 8:45 p.m., Great Chief 1. ● Men’s ball hockey: Sharks vs. ATB Bears, 7 p.m.; Trican CMT vs. Boston Pizza, 8:15 p.m.; Cruisin’ Auto vs. Long Ball, 9:30 p.m., all games at Kinsmen B; Brewhouse vs. JMAA Architecture, 7 p.m.; Details Devils vs. Tommy Gun’s, 8:15 p.m.; Gentex Heat vs. Braves, 9:30 p.m., all games at Dawe.
Wednesday
● Track and field: Central Alberta high school meet at Stettler. ● Senior high boys soccer: Innisfail at Olds, 4:15 p.m., Olds College. ● Senior high girls rugby: Hunting Hills at Lacombe, Olds 1 at Lindsay Thurber (at Titans Park), Notre Dame at Rimbey; all games at 5 p.m. ● Senior high boys rugby: Playoffs at 6:30 p.m. ● Men’s ball hockey: JMAA Architecture vs. Tommy Gun’s, 9:30 p.m., Dawe; ATB Bears vs. Boston Pizza, 9:30 p.m., Kinsmen B.
Thursday
● Senior high girls soccer: Sylvan Lake at Lindsay Thurber, 4:15 p.m.
Blackhawks 4 Red Wings 3 DETROIT — The Chicago Blackhawks extended their season for at least one more game, scoring three goals in the first half of the third period to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in Game 6 of their second-round series on Monday night. Bryan Bickell had the goahead score early in the third and NHL’s top-seeded team earned a shot to advance to the Western Conference finals after trailing the second round-series 3-1 and beginning the third period of Game 6 down by a goal. “We’re doing the right things to score goals and we’re confident when we get those chances that they’re going to go in somehow,” Chicago captain Jonathan Toews said. “We’ve got that momentum, we want to keep it.” The Blackhawks began the third down by one and were up by two goals midway through the period after an offensive flurry. They needed the cushion because Damien Brunner scored with 52 seconds left to pull Detroit within one. The Red Wings pulled their goaltender, but they were unable to score with the extra skater. Detroit carried a 2-1 lead into the third but Michal Handzus tied it in the opening minute of the final period. Bickell scored about 5 minutes later. Michael Frolik’s backhander on a penalty shot at the 9:43 mark put the Blackhawks ahead 4-2 and silenced the once-raucous crowd. The Blackhawks will have the fans on their side Wednesday night in Game 7 against seventh-seeded Detroit. “If I would’ve told Detroit and Michigan we would play in Chicago in Game 7, I think everybody would be excited about that,” Red Wings coach Mike
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) celebrates scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings with Marian Hossa (81) and Jonathan Toews (19) during the third period in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals in Detroit, Monday. Babcock said. “I love Game 7s. “We’ve got a chance to push them out of the playoffs. It should be a lot of fun.” Frolik became first player in league history to score two goals on penalty shots in the playoffs. He also did it two years ago against Vancouver. “I was kind of surprised that I was the first one in history,” he said. “It’s a little bit special.” Chicago’s Corey Crawford made 35 saves and Jimmy Howard stopped 24 shots for the Red Wings. The Blackhawks sent the series back to Detroit with a 4-1 victory in Game 5 on Saturday night, and then jumped in front
on Marian Hossa’s goal in the first. But Patrick Eaves tied the game later in the period and Joakim Andersson put the Red Wings up 2-1 with a long wrister 10:11 into the second period. Chicago coach Joel Quenneville made the first tactical move by starting Toews and taking him off the ice soon after the puck dropped to get him away from Henrik Zetterberg. When the Blackhawks went ahead 1-0 on a power play, both captains were on the ice. Toews won the first faceoff against Zetterberg after the penalty was called, and ended up with an assist on Hossa’s goalmouth scramble 3:53 into the game.
Eaves, who revived his career during the lockout-delayed season after having a concussion, scored for the first time this post-season off a rebound 18:51 into the first. Detroit put Chicago on the power play twice in the first 3:32 of the second — once for having too many men on the ice — and Howard had to make just three saves while the Red Wings were short-handed early in the second. The Red Wings went ahead for the first time when Anderson had the puck, which was on edge above the left circle, and flicked a wrist shot that fluttered so much Crawford couldn’t handle it.
Codd sets sights on big goals for future BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF
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Red Deer’s Matt Codd gets in some practice on the range during the McLellan Ross/Sun Junior Tour media day at Wolf Creek Golf Resort, Monday. Codd is last season’s Tour champion and is hoping to repeat those results this season.
Matt Codd has already received a number of golf scholarship offers from American universities, but it’s not what the Red Deer native is looking for at this time. Codd, who is only 17, will graduate from Hunting Hills this June and wants to take some time off from school before making a commitment to continue his education across the border. “I’m taking next year off and we have a place in Phoenix so I’ll be spending a lot of time down there playing in a number of junior events in the States,” said Codd during a press conference at Wolf Creek Golf Resort Monday for the introduction of the McLellan Ross/Sun Junior Tour. “My birthday isn’t until October so I have two years of junior remaining so I’m not worried about schooling until after next year. Then I’ll look at getting a scholarship, hopefully in Texas or San Antonio . . . somewhere in the southern states where I can play year round. “Hopefully I can make something of it, get some scholarship money and get most of my schooling paid for.” As of now Codd will spend the summer competing on a number of junior tours, including the McLellan Ross Tour, which he goes into this year as defending champion. “I would love to repeat as champion,” he said, giving credit to the tour for his development. “For two years I didn’t compete on any tour except the McLellan Ross Tour . . . I got a lot of experience and it made me the player I am today,” he said. “It’s a great stepping stone for all of us to get introduced to the game. It’s a great environment for young players when they first start out. Everyone is the same calibre and you get a lot out of the events as they’re a one-day event, rather than a two or three day event, which are really long. It’s a lot of fun and I got a lot of experience I really needed.” Outside of repeating his win on the McLellan Ross Tour, Codd has set a number of goals.
“I’m hoping to compete for Team Canada,” he said. “They take the best five players, so it means playing well at the Alberta and Canadian junior and amateur championships. In fact I have a number of goals and hopefully I can achieve most of them.” Codd also leaves high school this year as the defending provincial high school golf champion. “It’s great to go back to (Hunting Hills) and get that recognition,” he said. “Golf isn’t that big in high school, like basketball or football, so it was nice to have that championship under my belt and for everyone to know that.” Codd defeated Tyler Saunders in a playoff at the high school championship in Fort McMurray and also defeated Saunders and Red Deer’s Brett Pasula in the McLellan Ross final at Wolf Creek. “There’s some excellent competition,” he said. “At my level I’m up against guys who are some of the best at the Alberta and Canadian junior championships.” Codd spends a week every month during the winter months training in Phoenix plus works out in his basement to prepare to be one of the best. “It’s a bit of a grind to spend time in Phoenix and make sure I keep up my schooling, but it’s something that I have to do,” he said. “When I’m at home I have a net in the basement and take some swings every day. I also work with a trainer in the gym.” He also just returned from attending a camp in Quebec, which saw him compete in a mini two-day tournament, in which he made the final foursome on the second day. “It was a great atmosphere, walking down the final holes with people watching and the excitement. I can see myself being there in the NCAA. It’s a rush.” The McLellan Ross Tour opens it’s 18th season June 8 in Drayton Valley. The first Central Alberta stop is July 2 in Innisfail while it’s also at Pine Hills in Rocky Mountain House, July 8; Lacombe, July 10; Ponoka, July 15 and Olds July 24. The tour final is Aug. 26 at Wolf Creek. drode@reddeeradvocate.com
Blue Jays use long ball to batter Braves in series opener BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 9 Braves 3 TORONTO — Colby Rasmus didn’t feel like celebrating after helping the Blue Jays clobber his little brother. Sullen and conflicted in the locker-room, Rasmus struggled to put into words how he felt playing against Atlanta Braves reliever Cory Rasmus. It was a game in which Colby Rasmus hit a two-run homer during a 9-3 victory Monday, but all he could think about was the hit parade Toronto enjoyed against the younger Rasmus.
“It was a strange feeling. Lot of emotions going on. But it was awesome and terrible at the same time,” said Colby Rasmus, who watched Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer off his brother in the seventh inning. Colby Rasmus also doubled off his brother during the same inning. It wasn’t a hit he was happy to reflect on. “I’m not going to lie, my gut kind of wrenched up a little bit. But that’s the game,” he said, adding he didn’t know what pitches to expect because the brothers always used to play on the same team growing up.
It was the first time brothers played against each other in the majors since pitchers Jered and Jeff Weaver faced off in 2010. Even though he lost the sibling matchup, Cory Rasmus said he enjoyed facing off against his brother during his second major-league appearance. “It was still awesome,” he said. “The fact that we lost — the outcome is the most important part. But me facing him was a lot of fun. It just sucks that he got a hit.” He wasn’t the only one. J.P. Arencibia also had a two-run homer as the Blue Jays pounced on Braves starter Tim Hudson
(4-4), who gave up six runs on eight hits with just one strikeout. Mark Buehrle (2-3) looked much better through six for Toronto (22-29) despite admitting he went into the game feeling lousy. Buehrle allowed one earned run on five hits, with two walks and six strikeouts. It was another good outing for the Jays starter, who is recovering from a poor start to the season. “I felt like I was in the strike zone a good amount for tonight,” said Buehrle.
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Basketball 7. Detroit, Brunner 5 (Datsyuk, Cleary) 19:08 Penalties — Datsyuk Det (tripping) 14:23, Sharp Chi (tripping) 15:10, Zetterberg Det (tripping) 18:37, Hossa Chi (tripping) 18:59. Shots on goal Chicago 10 10 8 — 28 Detroit 10 18 10 — 38 Goal — Chicago: Crawford (W,7-4-0); Detroit: Howard (L,7-6-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Chicago: 1-5; Detroit: 0-3. Attendance — 20,066 (20,066).
Boston (4) vs. N.Y. Rangers (6) (Boston wins series 4-1) WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago (1) vs. Detroit (7) (Series tied 3-3) Monday’s result Chicago 4 Detroit 3 Saturday’s result Chicago 4 Detroit 1 Wednesday’s game Detroit at Chicago, 6 p.m. Los Angeles (5) vs. San Jose (6) (Series tied 3-3) Sunday’s result San Jose 2 Los Angeles 1 Thursday’s result Los Angeles 3 San Jose 0 Tuesday’s game San Jose at Los Angeles, 7 p.m. THIRD ROUND Conference Finals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh (1) vs. Boston (4) Friday OR Saturday’s game Boston at Pittsburgh, TBA Monday’s summary Blackhawks 4 at Red Wings 3 First Period 1. Chicago, Hossa 5 (Toews, Keith) 3:53 (pp) 2. Detroit, Eaves 1 (Miller, Br.Smith) 18:51 Penalties — Kindl Det (interference) 3:44, Toews Chi (goaltender interference) 8:52. Second Period 3. Detroit, Andersson 1 (Kindl) 10:11 Penalties — Franzen Det (roughing) 1:08, Detroit bench (too many men, served by Nyquist) 3:32, Rozsival Chi (unsportsmanlike conduct), Abdelkader Det (unsportsmanlike conduct) 14:57, Rozsival Chi (high-sticking) 17:37. Third Period 4. Chicago, Handzus 1 (Hjalmarsson) 0:51 5. Chicago, Bickell 5 (Toews, Hossa) 5:48 6. Chicago, Frolik 3 (penalty shot) 9:43
National Hockey League Playoff Leaders TORONTO — Unofficial NHL Playoff Leaders Through May 26 G A Krejci, Bos 5 12 Malkin, Pgh 4 12 Letang, Pgh 3 13 Crosby, Pgh 7 8 Horton, Bos 5 7 Iginla, Pgh 4 8 Brassard, NYR 2 10 Couture, SJ 5 6 Pavelski, SJ 4 7 Zetterberg, Det 3 8 Chara, Bos 2 9 Dupuis, Pgh 7 3 Neal, Pgh 6 4 Sharp, Chi 6 4 Alfredsson, Ott 4 6 Lucic, Bos 3 7 M.Richards, LA 2 8 J.Thornton, SJ 2 8 Turris, Ott 6 3 Kunitz, Pgh 4 5 Kane, Chi 2 7 Marchand, Bos 2 7 P.Martin, Pgh 2 7 Carter, LA 5 3 Marleau, SJ 5 3 Brunner, Det 4 4 Cleary, Det 4 4 Hossa, Chi 4 4 Datsyuk, Det 3 5 Karlsson, Ott 1 7 Keith, Chi 1 7 Bergeron, Bos 3 4 D.Boyle, SJ 2 5 van Riemsdyk, Tor 2 5 Condra, Ott 1 6 Zuccarello, NYR 1 6
Pt 17 16 16 15 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7
2012-13 NHL Awards Nominees NEW YORK — List of nominees for the 2012-13 National Hockey League awards still to be awarded, to be announced during the Stanley Cup final:
Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) Brendan Gallagher, RW, Montreal Canadiens; Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Florida Panthers; Brandon Saad, LW, Chicago Blackhawks. Norris Trophy (Defenceman of the Year) Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins; P.K. Subban, Montreal Canadiens; Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild. Vezina Trophy (Goaltender of the Year) Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue Jackets; Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers; Antti Niemi, San Jose Sharks. Selke Trophy (Defensive Forward of the Year) Patrice Bergeron, C, Boston Bruins; Pavel Datsyuk, C, Detroit Red Wings; Jonathan Toews, C, Chicago Blackhawks. Lady Byng Trophy (Sportsmanlike Player of the Year) Patrick Kane, RW, Chicago Blackhawks; Matt Moulson, LW, New York Islanders; Martin St. Louis, RW, Tampa Bay Lightning. Adams Award (Coach of the Year) Bruce Boudreau, Anaheim Ducks; Paul MacLean, Ottawa Senators; Joel Quenneville, Chicago Blackhawks. Masterton Trophy (Perseverance, Sportsmanship and Dedication) Sidney Crosby, C, Pittsburgh Penguins; Josh Harding, G, Minnesota Wild; Adam McQuaid, D, Boston Bruins. Messier Award (Leadership Qualities to his Team, On and Off the Ice) Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators; Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings; Jonathan Toews, C, Chicago Blackhawks. General Manager of the Year Marc Bergevin, Montreal Canadiens; Bob Murray, Anaheim Ducks; Ray Shero, Pittsburgh Penguins.
Soccer Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L T GF New York 15 7 4 4 22 Montreal 11 7 2 2 20 Kansas City 14 6 4 4 17 Houston 13 6 4 3 18 Philadelphia 13 5 5 3 18 Columbus 12 4 4 4 15 New England 12 4 4 4 10 Chicago 11 2 7 2 7 Toronto 12 1 7 4 11 D.C. 12 1 9 2 6
GA 17 14 11 13 23 12 9 17 18 22
Pt 25 23 22 21 18 16 16 8 7 5
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GA 15
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5 6 6 5 4 3 3 3
1 5 4 4 4 5 4 7
7 3 2 4 3 6 4 2
22 18 21 13 14 13 14 13
14 15 10 10 13 20 16 24
22 21 20 19 15 15 13 11
Chicago 1 Salt Lake 1 Colorado 2 Chivas USA 0 Dallas 1 San Jose 0 Portland 2 D.C. 0
Sunday’s results Columbus 2 New York 2 Houston 1 Kansas City 1 Los Angeles 4 Seattle 0
Saturday, Jun. 1 Philadelphia at Toronto, 4 p.m. Vancouver at New York, 5 p.m. Houston at Columbus, 5:30 p.m. Montreal at Kansas City, 6:30 p.m. Dallas at Colorado, 7 p.m. San Jose at Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m. Seattle at Chivas USA, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday’s results Montreal 5 Philadelphia 3 New England 2 Toronto 0
Sunday, Jun. 2 Los Angeles at New England, 2:30 p.m. D.C. United at Chicago, 3 p.m.
INF Josh Harrison from Indianapolis (IL). Purchased the contract of LHP Mike Zagurski from Indianapolis. Transferred RHP Jeff Karstens from the 15- to the 60-day DL. Optioned RHP Bryan Morris to Indianapolis. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Reinstated LHP Clayton Richard from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Tommy Layne to Tucson (PCL). ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Optioned RHP Carlos Martinez to Memphis (PCL). Recalled RHP Victor Marte from Memphis. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Placed LHP Ross Detwiler on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 16. Recalled LHP Xavier Cedeno from Syracuse (IL). American Association AMARILLO SOX—Released INF JB Brown, LHP Greg Miller and OF Dan Evatt. GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS—Released RHP Drew Gagnier. KANSAS CITY T-BONES—Released C Brandon Pearl. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Released C Kieran
Bradford and OF Jaren Matthews. QUEBEC CAPITALES—Released RHP Stosh Wawrzasek. ROCKLAND BOULDERS—Released C Ricky Pacione. Signed RHP Jim Schult. Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS—Released RHP Ricky Bowen. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES—Signed RHP Clayton Hicks. RIVER CITY RASCALS—Released RHP Cameron Bayne. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS—Placed RHP Drew Bailey on the retired list. Released LHP Matt Royal. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS—Signed INF Michael Torres to a contract extension. Signed LHP Mark Kuzma. Released RHP Jared Christensen.
Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed RHP Chris Perez on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Nick Hagadone from Columbus (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS—Recalled C Chris Herrmann from Rochester (IL). SEATTLE MARINERS—Assigned 2B Dustin Ackley to Tacoma (PCL). Selected the contract of 2B Nick Franklin from Tacoma. Optioned LHP Lucas Luetge to Tacoma. Recalled RHP Hector Noesi from Tacoma. National League CHICAGO CUBS—Claimed RHP Alex Burnett off waivers from Baltimore. Placed RHP Kyuji Fujikawa on the 15-day DL. MIAMI MARLINS—Placed RHP Alex Sanabia on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Dan Jennings from New Orleans (PCL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Sent RHP James McDonald to Altoona (EL) for a rehab assignment. Placed OF Jose Tabata on the 15-day DL. Recalled
COLLEGE AUBURN—Fired baseball coach John Pawlowski. MAINE—Named Dennis Gendron ice hockey coach.
Spurs win finishes sweep of Grizzlies BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Spurs 93 Grizzlies 86 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since they won their last championship back in 2007. Tony Parker scored 37 points in his best game this post-season, and the San Antonio Spurs finished off a sweep Monday night of the Memphis Grizzlies with a 93-86 win on Monday night in the Western Conference final. The Spurs now have won six straight in these playoffs, handing two straight losses to a team that had been undefeated on their own court in their best post-season in franchise history. Memphis finished off its best season ever swept by the very same franchise that needed four games to knock them out of their first playoff appearance back in 2004. Parker had his best game this post-season as
he hit 15 of 21 and all six at the free throw line earning the Spurs and Tim Duncan plenty of rest before Game 1 of the Finals on June 6. “He’s been amazing,” Duncan said of Parker. “Every year he gets better and better and better. He’s been carrying us. You can see tonight he carried us the entire game.” Duncan hugged Manu Ginobili before heading off the court, celebrating the chance at a title that slipped away a year ago when the Spurs blew a 2-0 lead to Oklahoma City losing four straight. The 37-year-old Duncan finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kawhi Leonard added 11. “We want to get back there,” Duncan said of making the finals. “We’ve had some really close years where we fell right on the verge of getting back. It feels like forever since we’ve been there.”
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JAYS: Quality pitch “They’re swinging, putting the ball into play, or fouling the ball off. Making a good, quality pitch and they’re fouling it off. Obviously six innings ain’t the greatest but against a team like that and the way I felt today, I’ll take it every time,” added Buehrle. Evan Gattis had the lone homer for NL East-leading Atlanta (30-20), a two-run drive in the eighth inning off Brad Lincoln. Rasmus’s homer to right field in the second gave Toronto a 2-0 lead and came two batters after Adam Lind was rewarded for a great at-bat against Hudson. Lind battled for eight pitches against the Braves right hander before sending the ninth pitch to right field for a double. Encarnacion made it 4-0 in the third. His hit to centre drove in Melky Cabrera and Jose Bautista, but Encarnacion followed them to the dugout after getting caught between first and second base. On the mound, Buehrle had a one-hitter going until the fifth inning when Atlanta third baseman Chris Johnson doubled and shortstop Andrelton Simmons sent him home with a single. The Blue Jays starter had only one more inning in him. Gattis hit a ball that bounced off Buehrle for a single in the sixth, prompting a chat with Toronto’s trainer. Brian McCann then moved runners to second and third, but Buehrle struck out Dan Uggla on his 111th pitch of the game to end the scoring threat, the inning and his outing. Toronto’s offence took control from there. Lind had a lead-off walk in the bottom of the inning and on the next at-bat Arencibia crushed an offering from Hudson over the centre-field wall for a 6-1 Blue
NBA Playoffs THIRD ROUND Conference Finals (Best-of-7)
Indiana at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jun. 1 x-Miami at Indiana, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jun. 3 x-Indiana at Miami, 6:30 p.m.
EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami (1) vs. Indiana (3) (Miami leads series 2-1) Sunday’s result Miami 114 Indiana 96 Friday’s result Indiana 97 Miami 93 Tuesday’s game Miami at Indiana, 6:30 p.m. Thursday’s game
WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio (2) vs. Memphis (5) (San Antonio wins series 4-0) Monday’s result San Antonio 93 Memphis 86 Saturday’s result San Antonio 104 Memphis 93 (OT) x — If necessary.
Baseball Boston New York Baltimore Tampa Bay Toronto
American League East Division W L Pct 32 20 .615 30 20 .600 28 23 .549 26 24 .520 22 29 .431
Detroit Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Minnesota
Central Division W L Pct 29 20 .592 27 23 .540 24 25 .490 21 27 .438 20 28 .417
Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston
West Division W L Pct 32 20 .615 29 23 .558 23 28 .451 22 29 .431 15 36 .294
GB — 1 3 1/2 5 9 1/2 GB — 2 1/2 5 7 1/2 8 1/2 GB — 3 8 1/2 9 1/2 16 1/2
Sunday’s Games Toronto 6, Baltimore 5 Detroit 6, Minnesota 1 Boston 6, Cleveland 5 Tampa Bay 8, N.Y. Yankees 3 L.A. Angels 5, Kansas City 2 Chicago White Sox 5, Miami 3 Oakland 6, Houston 2 Seattle 4, Texas 3, 13 innings Monday’s Games Baltimore 6, Washington 2 Detroit 6, Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 2 Houston 3, Colorado 2, 12 innings Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 3 St. Louis 6, Kansas City 3 Tampa Bay 10, Miami 6 Arizona 5, Texas 3, 1st game Oakland 4, San Francisco 1 Seattle 9, San Diego 0 Toronto 9, Atlanta 3 Chicago Cubs 7, Chicago White Sox 0 N.Y. Mets 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Boston 9, Philadelphia 3 L.A. Dodgers 8, L.A. Angels 7 Arizona 5, Texas 4, 2nd game Tuesday’s Games Atlanta (Maholm 6-4) at Toronto (Morrow 2-3), 10:37 a.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 6-3) at Houston (Lyles 2-1), 12:10 p.m. Baltimore (Gausman 0-1) at Washington (Karns 0-0), 5:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (J.Gomez 2-0) at Detroit (Porcello 2-2), 5:08 p.m. Cleveland (McAllister 4-3) at Cincinnati (Latos 4-0), 5:10 p.m. Miami (Slowey 1-5) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 2-2), 5:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 6-3) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 5-0), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Lee 5-2) at Boston (Dempster 2-5), 5:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 1-7) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 5-2), 6:10 p.m. Minnesota (Diamond 3-4) at Milwaukee (Figaro 0-0), 6:10 p.m. St. Louis (Lyons 1-0) at Kansas City (E.Santana 3-4), 6:10 p.m. San Francisco (Kickham 0-0) at Oakland (Parker 2-6), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Blanton 1-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 5-2), 8:10 p.m. San Diego (Volquez 3-5) at Seattle (Maurer 2-6), 8:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Boston at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Washington at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Miami, 5:10 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m. Arizona at Texas, 6:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Kansas City at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. Houston at Colorado, 6:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. National League East Division
Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami
St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee
Arizona San Francisco Colorado San Diego Los Angeles
W 30 26 24 19 13
L 20 25 27 29 38
Pct .600 .510 .471 .396 .255
GB — 4 1/2 6 1/2 10 17 1/2
Central Division W L Pct 33 17 .660 32 19 .627 31 20 .608 20 30 .400 19 30 .388
GB — 1 1/2 2 1/2 13 13 1/2
West Division W L Pct 30 22 .577 28 23 .549 27 24 .529 22 28 .440 21 28 .429
GB — 1 1/2 2 1/2 7 7 1/2
Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati 4, 10 innings Washington 6, Philadelphia 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Miami 3 Pittsburgh 5, Milwaukee 4 San Francisco 7, Colorado 3 Arizona 6, San Diego 5 St. Louis 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 2 Monday’s Games Baltimore 6, Washington 2 Detroit 6, Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 2 Houston 3, Colorado 2, 12 innings Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 3 St. Louis 6, Kansas City 3 Tampa Bay 10, Miami 6 Arizona 5, Texas 3, 1st game Oakland 4, San Francisco 1 Seattle 9, San Diego 0 Toronto 9, Atlanta 3 Chicago Cubs 7, Chicago White Sox 0 N.Y. Mets 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Boston 9, Philadelphia 3 L.A. Dodgers 8, L.A. Angels 7 Arizona 5, Texas 4, 2nd game Tuesday’s Games Atlanta (Maholm 6-4) at Toronto (Morrow 2-3), 10:37 a.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 6-3) at Houston (Lyles 2-1), 12:10 p.m. Baltimore (Gausman 0-1) at Washington (Karns 0-0), 5:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (J.Gomez 2-0) at Detroit (Porcello 2-2), 5:08 p.m. Cleveland (McAllister 4-3) at Cincinnati (Latos 4-0), 5:10 p.m. Miami (Slowey 1-5) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 2-2), 5:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 6-3) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 5-0), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Lee 5-2) at Boston (Dempster 2-5), 5:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 1-7) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 5-2), 6:10 p.m. Minnesota (Diamond 3-4) at Milwaukee (Figaro 0-0), 6:10 p.m. St. Louis (Lyons 1-0) at Kansas City (E.Santana 3-4), 6:10 p.m. San Francisco (Kickham 0-0) at Oakland (Parker 2-6), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Blanton 1-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 5-2), 8:10 p.m. San Diego (Volquez 3-5) at Seattle (Maurer 2-6), 8:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Boston at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Washington at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Miami, 5:10 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m. Arizona at Texas, 6:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Kansas City at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. Houston at Colorado, 6:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. Red Deer Women’s Fastball Score Thursday U18 Rage 20 Stettler Heat 0
Golf World Golf Ranking Through May 26 1. Tiger Woods 2. Rory McIlroy 3. Adam Scott 4. Justin Rose 5. Brandt Snedeker 6. Luke Donald 7. Graeme McDowell 8. Louis Oosthuizen 9. Matt Kuchar 10. Lee Westwood 11. Phil Mickelson 12. Steve Stricker 13. Keegan Bradley 14. Sergio Garcia 15. Charl Schwartzel 16. Ian Poulter 17. Webb Simpson 18. Bubba Watson 19. Dustin Johnson 20. Jason Dufner 21. Ernie Els 22. Hunter Mahan
Jays lead. The inning wasn’t without incident. Brett Lawrie stole second but his left ankle was caught on the base in a play similar to the one that severely sprained shortstop Jose Reyes’s left ankle in April. Lawrie moved to third but signalled to the dugout and was replaced by Mark DeRosa for the remainder of the game. The team later announced Lawrie is day-to-day. Notes: Attendance at Rogers Centre was 22,808. ... Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said the team is hoping to have RHP Josh Johnson (triceps) back June 4 when Toronto opens a two-game series in San Francisco. ... Braves centre-fielder B.J. Upton and right-fielder Jason Heyward were given the day off.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh (1) vs. Ottawa (7) (Pittsburgh wins series 4-1)
Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player) Sidney Crosby, C, Pittsburgh Penguins; Alex Ovechkin, RW, Washington Capitals; John Tavares, C, New York Islanders.
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Training a big step in learning to excel Finally, some much needed rain. I never thought The next step of junior development in the CaI’d hear myself say that, especially since over the nadian Professional Golfers’ Association (CPGA) past few years we have had more than our fair share. Long term Player Development Guide is to ‘learn The grass everywhere is extremely dry and com- and train to compete”. This phase of their developing off the golf course meant going straight home and ment becomes much more pointed as it details spedropping your clothes into the washing machine as cifics steps each player must develop to learn how they were filthy from all the dust. It seems to compete. Some of these steps include spring has finally sprung with the rain developing swing fundamentals and the this past week as everything has freshplayer’s short game, sport psychology, nuened right up. trition and improved physical fitness, to In the last two articles I discussed inname a few. vesting in our children and how golf was Everything that has been learned in a great game for our kids to play. How this previous years will come to fruition in great game teaches our children many of this phase (learn and train to compete) the same values and morals that we teach where the emphasis is all about execution our children in our own homes. when it counts. In order to increase the The fact that this is one of the few likelihood of future success golfers must games that you can play as a youngster up first test their technical competencies in until the day you can no longer walk. Few different circumstances and conditions. games and or sports can lay claim to this Once a junior reaches this stage there SCOTT type of longevity. are a number of things they must do to BERGDAHL Golf is also one of the few sports that excel. can be taken up and played as a family. first step is to train between 30 INSTRUCTION andThe Age, gender, physical stature and ability 50 hours per week. An example of do not limit any one of us from playing how juniors would spend their time durthis game. ing a particular week would look like this: In addition, a golf course is also a great place for 15 hours of playing and 25 hours of practising. The your children to spend their days. Not only does it playing could be broken down into nine- and 18-hole instill the household values and morals we all teach rounds and the practice routine would depend on our children, but the golf course is an amazingly safe what is most important with the students developplace for them to hang out. ment at that particular time, but would include putPlaying golf means many different things to all of ting, chipping, swing fundamentals and sand play. us. Some play it because it is a great family outing Once the competitive season is in full swing, the and one that assists in building strength of charac- player should change his/her routine to ensure 40 ter. Some play because their friends play and it is percent of their time is devoted to technical and a cool place to hang out. Others enjoy staying active tactical skill development and improved physical and spending time in the great outdoors. fitness and the other 60 percent of their time should No matter your motivation, the game of golf is a be spent on competition and competition specific great activity for all. training. For some, the game of golf has a different meanThere are few golfers that will devote the time ing. The game of golf allows them to express their necessary to excel at the game of golf. Excelling at individuality and develop their skills to a level be- the game of golf is of course relative to what is imyond their playing partners. For some, this means portant to each individual. competing. As indicated earlier, we all play the game for a
specific reason and that reason belongs to the individual. Not all players are built to spend the time and effort necessary to play at the highest level and win. If you or your son or daughter shows signs of wanting more out of the game then they will be motivated to do the work needed to win. Your job as a parent then becomes to guide them along the way providing them with the best knowledge available. The next step in the CPGA Long Term Player Development Guide is to learn to excel. This is taking your sport and turning it into a full time job. Generally speaking, the juniors should be 16-18 years old and could be as old as 26 or 27 years. Very few players will devote this much time to developing their game, but for those that have dreams of becoming the best in the world, they need to. In order to excel at any sport players have to be extremely motivated, have confidence in themselves, have a great support network behind them and quite frankly, be selfish with their time. The final stage of the Long Term Player Development Guide and the one that every golfer can lay claim to is the “Play the Game” stage. This is of course what it is all about. We all want and love to play the game. Each and every one of us who plays the game of golf does so because we love to play. Very few juniors have gone through the stages of development as laid out by the CPGA nor have they ever heard of them. This is just fine as it does not affect most golfers. The point being is if your son or daughter has dreams and aspirations of taking the game to a level beyond where they are currently, then you have some knowledge to assist in making that road a little smoother for them. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Encourage them to step outside their comfort zone and develop their game to become the best they can be. At the end of the day, they can still play with mom, dad, their friends and enjoy everything the game has to offer for many years to come. (Scott Bergdahl is the head pro at Lakewood Golf Resort)
150-pound senior open bout. Both Cudillo and Samuel will fight in the Boxing Alberta provincial championships Saturday and Sunday in Edmonton.
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Purdy leads U12 Groeneveld earns spot Vellner added to national on national team Renegades to win freestyle ski team AnneMarie Purdy netted a pair Jessica Groeneveld of Innisfail John Vellner of Red Deer is one of 50 athletes named to the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association national team. The team’s 20 women and 30 men represent a mix of seasoned veterans and new talent across the four freestyle disciplines that are under the CFSA umbrella: moguls, aerials, halfpipe and slopestyle. Vellner competes in the aerials event. “I am very confident in the talent and potential of this team,” said CFSA High Performance Program director David Mirota. “Not only do we have very strong medal hopes in virtually every category for Sochi, but we also have a deep pool of athletes who have podium potential for 2018 and beyond.” After a hugely successful 2013 season, where the team won a combined nine FIS World Championship, 42 FIS World Cup and 11 Association of Freeskiing Professionals platinum-level medals, Mirota said the focus is now squarely on preparing for Sochi.
Raiders finish well at triathlon event The Lindsay Thurber Raiders triathlon class made a successful debut in the Best Body Fitness Sprint Triathlon Sunday at Sylvan Lake. Six members of the class and teacher Brian Madill completed the 750 metre swim, 26 km bike and the five km run. The Raiders girls swept the podium, with Sefrah Daviduck finishing first in the female 1619 year-old category. Rachael Plischke won silver and Sabrina Dueck won bronze. Meanwhile, Kyle Skogen picked up the silver medal in the male 1619 age group, with Madill winning bronze in his age group. Noah Mulzet and Gordie Walls finished fourth and fifth in their race category.
The Central Alberta Buccaneers failed to make a two-point conversion with 30 seconds remaining and fell 28-26 to the St. Albert Stars in an Alberta Football League preseaon game Saturday at Lacombe’s MEGlobal Athletic Park. The Bucs coughed up the lead due to penalties and a few broken plays, then managed to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter. After narrowing the gap to 28-26 when Andrew Stannix tossed a touchdown pass, the Bucs held the line and gave the offence a chance to tie with the late two-point convert attempt. However, the pass attempt was picked off in the end zone and the Bucs fell short. “I am impressed with the team’s refusal to give up and with the comeback in the fourth quarter. The penalties, however, were at a ridiculous level and will be fixed for
Midget Braves lose pair of Sunday games The Red Deer Carstar Braves dropped both ends of a midget AAA baseball doubleheader Sunday, falling 11-3 and 7-0 to the host Edmonton Cardinals. Taran Oulton had three hits for the Braves in the opener and Dylan Borman contributed a pair. Mac Guckert pitched the first four innings, with Brendon Baker working the final three frames. Oulton and Blake Thompson shared pitching duties in the second game.
Cudillo stays unbeaten with weekend win Lester Cudillo of the Red Deer and District Boxing Club maintained his unbeaten record during the weekend, winning by unanimous decision over Morwiat Sirkin of Calgary in a junior C 110-pound match. Cudillo and Red Deer clubmate Brian Samuel competed in the Legacy Pro Am show in Calgary. Samuel lost a close decision to Gwyn Lewis of Calgary in a
of goals to help the Red Deer Tier 1 U12 Renegades blank the Edmonton Drillers 3-0 in girls soccer action during the weekend. Meghan McKim also tallied for the Renegades, while Keelie Phillips and Mackenzie Partridge shared the shutout, the team’s third of the season.
Trepanier third at artistic nationals Conner Trepanier of the Red Deer Exelta Gymnastics Club finished third all around in the Canadian artistic championships in Ottawa. Trepanier was third on the high bar, four on the pommel horse and fifth in the vault. He and Exelta teammates Al Ng, Findlay McCormick and Dylan Patsula helped the Alberta men’s youth team finish fourth in the team event. Ng, meanwhile, placed fourth all around in the individual competition. He was second in each of the ring and vault exercises and fourth on the floor. McCormick placed 11th all around after finishing second on the pommel, third on the rings and fifth on the parallel bars, while Patsula finished 20th all around. Another Exelta athlete, Mickayla Murray, competed in the trampoline and tumbling program and finished 14th in the double mini trampoline and 16th in the trampoline event.
U10 Rage go 3-0 The Red Deer MSI under-10 Rage were 3-0 in the Lacombe fastball tournament during the weekend. The Rage opened with a 9-2 thumping of Airdrie, then hammered the Lacombe Green 19-4 and beat the Lacombe Purple 111.
The kickoff of the Tour of Alberta is 100 days away — only 102 days until cyclists hit the streets of Red Deer. The inaugural 900-km international pro cycling race begins on Sept. 3 in Edmonton with a prologue and wraps up on Sept. 8 in Calgary. After cyclists leave Edmonton, the five-stage race runs through Strathcona County, Camrose, Devon, Red Deer, Strathmore, Drumheller, Black Diamond, Canmore and Okotoks, before finishing in Calgary. Cyclists will race more than 150 km per day. Red Deer is hosting the Stage 2 (Country Roads) finish on Sept. 5. Local organizing chairman George Berry said about 300 volunteers will be needed for the Red Deer leg of the race. “We’re having some pretty good response already and we haven’t had a huge call out for volunteers yet because we haven’t defined all of the roles,” said Berry on Monday. The call will go out in the next two weeks. “We’ve had some businesses come on board who said they will try to encourage staff members to do it. Several different groups have come forward saying they want to help out and how can they.” Berry said most volunteers will be needed to monitor entry ways to driveways and alleys and helping out at corners to make sure everyone is safe and stays off the course. “It ends in Red Deer on Ross Street just south of the Knox Presbyterian Church. And while it’s in downtown, it does three laps of downtown.” Riders will enter Red Deer on Hwy 11 to 30th Avenue, then turn south on 30th to Ross Street. Heading west on Ross Street, they will enter the downtown loop at the corner of Ross Street and 40th Avenue. Tour of Alberta will be the province’s first major professional cycling race and the biggest stage race in Canadian history. Athletes from more than 20 countries will participate and the race will feature five teams that will have cycled in the Tour de France in July or Tour of Italy in May. “It’s going to be the biggest thing to hit Red Deer in a long time. There will be between 120 and 130 professional cyclists coming and the entire event is free. There is no cost to anybody. “(The public) will have access to the riders at the end of the race downtown in the finish area. A lot of the riders make themselves available for photos and autographs.” For more information on the Tour of Alberta, visit tourofalberta.ca. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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earned a berth on the CanoeKayak Canada women’s slalom team for the world championships and World Cup events by taking top honours in the K1 competition of the national team trials in Ontario during the weekend. The teams are selected based on the results of National Team Trials, held at the Minden Wildwater Perserve in Ontario on Saturday and Sunday. “I’m happy with my focus and how I was able to adapt and push through the difficult conditions,” said Groeneveld. “I’m happy with my outcome and excited to move on and race this summer.”
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GLENDALE BARBEQUE, AUCTION AS CANCER FUNDRAISER The leadership team at Glendale School is hoping to raise some funds for cancer research on June 12. From 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the school (6375 77th St. in Red Deer), the leadership team is hosting a barbecue and silent auction. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and more at the barbecue and many items up for auction. All are welcome.
since starting the program. A total of 73 per cent of teens reported felt more confident after starting the Boys and Girls Club program. The Boys and Girls Club of Red Deer, which has about 1,000 members through
survey in relation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada survey released on May 23. The national survey polled 3,000 youth The majority of youth participating in aged eight to 24 on what makes them feel the Boys and Girls Club of Red Deer and confident. A total of 83 per cent felt they District are feeling more confident can make a difference in the as the result of participating in the ‘IT REALLY REINFORCED THAT WE NEED TO world. program’s activities. “It really reinforced that we Les Waite, program manager need to support youth to help SUPPORT YOUTH TO HELP THEM DISCOVER for the Boys and Girls Club of Red them discover and develop their AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND THEIR Deer and District, said they recentskills and their aspirations,” said ly polled youth to find out their reASPIRATIONS.’ Waite. “We need to engage them sponse to programs. in many ways as we can. All of us A total of 97 per cent of children, — LES WAITE, PROGRAM MANAGER in the community can help menaged seven to 12, reported being tor them.” able to make more positive choices Waite said one interesting fact as a result of what they learned from the Red Deer and region, offers youth vari- was that youth feel less listened to by adults programs, said Waite. ous programs including the chance to go to as they get older. The survey also showed that 94 per cent camp. of this age category felt more confident Waite was speaking about Red Deer’s Please see SURVEY on Page C2 BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF
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SYLVAN QUILTERS SHOW For two days in June, the Sylvan Lake Quilters will show their hard work off in celebration of the town’s 100th birthday. The group only sponsors a show once every two years, the last one occurring in 2011. This year’s is set for June 14, from 1 to 8 p.m., and June 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sylvan Lake Curling Club, at 4802 48th St. Admission is $5, and children under 10 years are free but must be accompanied by an adult. There will be door prizes, a raffle, coffee and snacks at the two-day event.
STUDENT LOAN INFORMATION Central Alberta high school students can learn more about the application changes for post-secondary loans. Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School’s Career Centre in Red Deer is offering an information session on Tuesday, June 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Students will get timely information on student loans, provincial and federal grants and other financial institution funding options. Deidre MacLean from Advanced Education and Technology will be present to explain the new changes regarding student loans. Student applications open in June for those going to school this fall. Students must pre-register for this session by calling 403-356-5315.
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Ian Butler does some finishing work on a street feature in the new skate park being built just west of Glendale School. The park, consisting of over 30,000 square feet of ramps, bowls, stairs, and rails along with many other features including benches, green spaces and landscaping should be complete by the beginning of July said a worker with New Line Skate Parks which has been contracted to build the park. Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff
Rescued boater thanks rescuers The boater from Sylvan Lake is thanking the rescuers who saved him from the chilly waters of Gull Lake on Wednesday. The man, whose name hasn’t been released, wrote to the Red Deer Advocate to express his thanks and admiration for everyone who helped with his rescue. He was in the water for about 90 minutes after his sailboat capsized and he ended up suffering from hypothermia, said Bentley deputy fire chief Ian McLaren last week. The Bentley Fire Department received an emergency call at about 12:30 p.m. from a bystander who saw the boat capsize on
GULL LAKE INCIDENT the lake. Bentley, about 45 km northwest of Red Deer, is located just southwest of the lake. Three boats — one from Alberta Parks, another from Lacombe Fire Department and a private citizen’s craft — headed out. The 56-year-old man was wearing a lifejacket when he was pulled out of the water. In his open letter addressed to all emer-
Ross Street Patio being set up today It’s that time of year again — for music to be regularly heard in Red Deer’s outdoor spaces. Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Ross Street, west of 49th Avenue, today so barriers can be installed for the Ross Street Patio. Work is expected to continue to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists can expect delays and are asked to use alternate routes. The Ross Street Patio, with extended sidewalk and outdoor seating, will officially open on Friday, June 7, beginning at 11:45 a.m., with entertainment continuing through the lunch hour. Music or cultural performances are planned for the patio on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer during the downtown market, and also at lunchtimes on Thursdays. Larger music events will be held on the patio on July 5, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., to coincide with First Friday gallery openings
throughout the downtown. “Last year’s concerts and events added vitality and activity to the downtown,” said Charity Dyke, the downtown co-ordinator for the City of Red Deer. “The downtown is our city’s living room and the best living rooms always come with live music and loads of activity.” The City of Red Deer is also organizing Summer Sundays at Bower Ponds, a four-concert series that will run on the outdoor stage on June 23, July 7, Aug. 11 and Sept. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. “Summer is always amazing in Red Deer,” said Peter McGee, special events programmer for the city. “Add world-class entertainers to our amazing parks and public spaces and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate our thriving cultural scene.” Details on performers and other summer events is available on www.reddeer.ca/bestsummer.
gency services, the man praised a number of people: the individual who called in 911 and directed the boats to the capsize site; the park rangers at Aspen Beach; ambulance services (Guardian Ambulance from Lacombe as well as possibly Lacombe); Blackfalds RCMP, the fire departments, and the off-duty responder who went out in his own boat; plus the staff in the trauma room and emergency department at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. “I am fine, thanks to the selfless dedication and professionalism of all these people,” wrote the rescued boater.
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September appeal set A man facing the rest of his life in prison for murdering his wife will have his appeal heard early in September. Brian Volker, 50, was convicted of first degree murder on April 5, 2011, for the Feb. 23, 2009 shooting death of his estranged wife. A jury found that Volker shot his wife Debra in the head with a .22-calibre sawed-off rifle in her Delburne home. On April 10, 2011 he was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. Volker filed an appeal within a month of his April 2011 conviction. His appeal was last spoken to on May 14. The appeal will be heard again at the Calgary Court of Appeal on Sept. 10. Debi Volker was found
shot in the head in the bedroom of her home. Volker testified he didn’t remember anything between 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2009, and the afternoon of Feb. 24. He had consumed five sleeping pills, 15 mg each of a drug called oxazepam, and two ounces of straight alcohol. The couple’s children, then aged 11, 14 and 16, were in the home at the time of the murder. Volker was also convicted of break and enter, committing an assault with a weapon an four counts of breaching conditions of a release from custody. He was sentenced to seven years concurrent to the murder conviction.
Delburne to celebrate centennial in style BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Delburne is getting ready for a party. To celebrate its 100 years, the town’s centennial committee is throwing a big celebration from June 28 to July 1. There will be community breakfasts and suppers, class reunions, ongoing entertainment and helicopter rides over the weekend and on Canada Day. Organizers are expecting 2,000 to 3,000
people to flood into the community for the festivities, which will get underway at noon on June 28. The next day will feature a good variety of events, from ‘zorbing’ in water balls to vintage machinery displays, century family exhibits, and shepherding demonstrations. Then, at 8 p.m., Emerson Drive will play a concert at the village’s Agriplex. Sunday will follow with more of the same, plus an interdenominational church service at noon, class reunion photos throughout the day, and a dance with music
by renowned Edmonton band The Emeralds at 8:30 p.m. A community buffet supper will precede the dance and fireworks will follow at midnight. Finally, on Monday, there will be a centennial parade at 11 a.m., and a gymkhana and tractor pull in the afternoon. From Friday to Sunday, there will be helicopter rides from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. where anyone can go up for a ride to get an aerial view of the village and its environs.
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BRIEFS Country drive features promotions Central Albertans are invited to hop into their car and tour tourist attractions for some special promotions this weekend. Country Drive, a cluster of rural tourism businesses that have joined together to promote themselves, is offering Spring Showcase weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will be able to explore the country and visit all 13 participating partners: Danish Canadian National Museum and Gardens; Didsbury Museum; Edgar Farms; Ellis Bird Farm; Hilltop Greenhouses; Historic Markerville; HolmeHus Antiques and the Farm with the Good Food; Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site; The Blooming Fields; Wolf’s Botanical; Unique Stained Glass Works; Vitality Crystals and Fountains Inc.; and White Treasure Farm. The sites are found within Red Deer County, Lacombe County and Mountain View County, and are all within a short drive of Red Deer. People can find out more about what’s being offered through www.countrydrive.ca, where they can also find maps and locations. Red Deer Country Drive president Myrna Pearman said each participant will have its own activities, discounts or programs during the Spring Showcase. “They’ll all be doing something special and it’s a good way to visit agricultural producers and artisans and to see the diversity that’s offered in Central Alberta,” said Pearman on Monday.
Federal money available for seniors projects Seniors once again have a chance to apply for some federal cash to help with community-building projects. Up to $25,000 per year in funding is available to organizations “that promote the well-being of seniors” through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. The program has been funding community-based and pan-Canadian projects since 2004. Last year, four projects within the boundaries of the Red Deer federal riding received funding totalling $78,300. To be eligible, a project must address at least one of the program’s objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation or capital assistance. The deadline for proposals is July 5. For more information and to apply for funding, visit seniors.gc.ca.
Sex assault victim to tell story A sexual assault victim and survivor will give a compelling story during the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre’s luncheon and annual general meeting today. Ashley Morrison has become a thriving advocate for service and support to others who have experi-
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Crews from Boarder Paving work at laying down a fresh layer of asphalt on the west bound lanes of 32nd Street Monday. Weather permitting, work will continue to May 31 between 40th and 47th Avenue. During the work traffic will move in both directions but be reduced to one lane in each direction. enced sexual violence in their lives. The free luncheon and meeting is being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Red Deer’s Black Knight Inn at 2929 50th Ave. Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the annual meeting will run from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. and the guest speaker will talk from 12:40 to 12:55 p.m. Networking and socializing will continue from 1 to 1:30 p.m. For information, call Mary Hatcher at mhatcher@ casasc.ca or phone 403-340-1124.
Man accused of multiple sexual assaults A man accused of multiple sexual assaults made his first court appearance on Monday. The 55-year-old man cannot be named because of a court-ordered publication ban protecting the identities of the complainants. He appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Monday. He has been charged with seven counts each of sexual assault and sexually touching a person under the age of 16. These incidents allegedly took place over a three-year period and there were multiple victims. According to the charges, the incidents took place between Jan. 1, 2013, and May 15, 2013, in a Central
Alberta community. The man reserved his election and the Crown chose to proceed by indictment on the matter. He remains in custody as a bail review is underway. His matter was adjourned to May 29 at 9:30 a.m. in Red Deer provincial court.
City recreation pool to open on Saturday Red Deerians will soon be able to swim in the sun, as the city prepares to open its outdoor pool for the season. The 50-metre outdoor pool at the Recreation Centre has been filled with water and is set to open on Saturday. Public swimming and lane swimming will be available seven days a week at the facility. Public swimming times for June are 3:30 to 8 p.m. from Monday to Friday, 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Lane swimming times are 5:30 to 9 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., and 8 to 9:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Saturday times are noon to 1 p.m. and 8 to 9:30 p.m., while lane swimming will run noon to 1 p.m. on Sundays. The outdoor area features a five-metre diving tower and a children’s wading pool with spray features.
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DELBURNE: Tremendous effort “It has been a tremendous effort on the part of a lot of people to pull this off and we’re just hoping that everybody who comes is going to take away tremendous memories from it, and really appreciate what’s happened in the community in the last hundred years and how strong it is going forth into the next century,” said Karen Grant, one of the centennial organizers. Tickets are being sold in advance for the celebration’s three big events — the Emerson Drive concert, the community buffet supper and the Emeralds dance. For a full schedule of events, and information on how to get tickets or how to become involved, visit www.delburne.ca or check out the Delburne Alberta 2013 Centennial page on Facebook. Anyone with historical photos of the town or its residents is encouraged to share them with the centennial committee. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com
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The survey showed that 80 per cent of children aged eight to 12 felt that adults listened to their worries, but only 66 per cent of those aged 13 to 17 and 25 per cent of those aged 18 to 24 felt the same way. The survey, conducted by international research consultancy GlobeScan, is said to be one of the most comprehensive of its kind ever conducted in Canada and one of the first to listen to children aged eight to 12.
Delburne’s Pengelly Hotel, prior to 1924. Tickets are being sold in advance for Delburne’s centennial three big events — the Emerson Drive concert, the community buffet supper and The Emeralds dance. Across the age spectrum, 42 per cent said that feeling loved builds their confidence. The next reasons for being confident were: 37 per cent of youth aged eight to 12 say that being good at something is an important factor in feeling good about themselves; 34 per cent of youth aged 13 to 17
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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH — One of America’s corporate giants is investing billions of dollars in the new boom of oil and gas drilling, or fracking. General Electric Co. is opening a new laboratory in Oklahoma, buying up related companies, and placing a big bet that cutting-edge science will improve profits for clients and reduce the environmental and health effects of the boom. “We like the oil and gas base because we see the need for resources for a long time to come,” said Mark Little, a senior vicepresident. He said GE did “almost nothing” in oil and gas just over a decade ago but has invested more than $15 billion in the past few years. GE doesn’t drill wells or produce oil or gas, but Little said the complexity of
the fracking boom plays into the company strengths. Wells are being drilled horizontally at great depths in a variety of formations all around the country, and that means each location may require different techniques. There are also big differences in how surrounding communities view the boom. There’s been little controversy in traditional oil and gas states such as Oklahoma, but nearby landowners in Pennsylvania, Colorado and other states have complained of environmental and health effects. “My own view is there things can be managed,” Little said of concerns about drilling, adding they need to be managed carefully. He drew a parallel to GE’s work with the aircraft industry, since many decades ago flying was considered a risky business,
but the industry evolved so that even as the speed, distance and number of flights increased, overall safety improved greatly. Little also pointed out that GE has significant experience in wind energy, solar, and in nuclear power. “I think the world needs all of these kinds of systems,” Little said. One environmentalist welcomed the news. “It’s exciting to see. I think it is a positive response to legitimate public concerns about the environmental impacts” of the fracking boom, said Michael Shellenberger, one of the founders of Oakland’s Breakthrough Institute. He added that other companies are working to reduce and clean up wastewater, use more benign fracking methods, and reduce air pollution related to drilling.
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Export body gets interim CEO Export Development Canada’s board has appointed Pierre Gignac as an interim replacement for president and CEO Stephen Poloz who is leaving to become the next Bank of Canada governor. Gignac formally takes on the top EDC management job on June 3 when Poloz becomes Canada’s top central banker. He is the corporation’s chief risk officer. EDC says Gignac will provide continuity at the federal Crown corporation, which provides financial services to Canadian exporters. He has been senior vice-president for enterprise risk management since January 2012 after eight years as EDC’s senior vice-president for insurance. Prior to joining EDC in April 1999, Gignac held senior posts during a 14-year career at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Navajo Nation plans to deny uranium mining A uranium mining company seeking a mineral lease on state land in northwestern Arizona could have a hard time transporting the ore off site. That’s because the land is surrounded by the Navajo Nation’s Big Boquillas Ranch. Uranium mining has left a legacy of death and disease on the Navajo Nation, which extends into New Mexico, Utah and Arizona and is the country’s largest reservation. Officials from the tribe’s Department of Justice say they won’t grant Wate Mining Company LLC permission to drive commercial trucks filled with chunks of uranium ore across Navajo land. The Arizona State Land Department says it’s up to the mineral lease applicant to secure whatever rights it needs to access neighbouring, nonstate trust lands. — The Canadian Press and The Associated Press
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Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, left, and ICAO Secretary-General Raymond Benjamin, right, exchange documents as they sign an agreement to keep the International Civil Aviation Organization headquarters in Montreal Monday, in Montreal. Looking on are Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum, back left, ICAO Council President Roberto Gonazalez, back center, and Quebec International Affairs Minister Jean-Francois Lisee, back right.
German town which once drew neo-Nazi marches now welcomes jobless foreigners about 30 years ago an influx of “guest workers” from Galicia filled a labour shortage in the local ceramic industry. WUNSIEDEL, Germany — A small town in “Of the 12 people we brought to Wunsiedel, Germany that once was a pilgrimage site for 10 are still here,” said Schoeffel. “The road was neo-Nazis is now welcoming jobless foreigners not straight, but our experiment is successful.” with open arms. It helped that WunA dozen Spaniards siedel made a big efWUNSIEDEL HAS BECOME AN affected by record unfort to welcome the employment in their EXAMPLE OF HOW THE JOBLESS newcomers. The town home country have and renovated OF SOUTHERN EUROPE CAN BE bought made their way last a house right in the year to Wunsiedel on HELPED TO FIND WORK IN THE city centre that would the German-Czech borserves at the immider. The town, nestled NORTH, WHERE LOW BIRTHRATES grants’ first home until in the north BavarAND CONTINUED ECONOMIC they can find their own ian hills mountains, accommodations. PROSPERITY HAVE CREATED A was best known as the Schoeffel himself burial place of Adolf LABOUR SHORTAGE helped to put up names Hitler’s deputy Rudolf on the doors of the imHess, drawing annual migrants. far-right marches until authorities put a stop to Hospitality to foreigners was not always what them in 2005. the town of Wunsiedel was best known for. Now Wunsiedel has become an example In 1987, Hess died in a Berlin prison after of how the jobless of southern Europe can be serving a life sentence handed down by the helped to find work in the north, where low Nuremberg war crimes tribunal after World birthrates and continued economic prosperity War II. At his request, have created a labour shortage. Hess was buried in Wunsiedel where his Wunsiedel needs to recruit outsiders be- family had a vacation home. cause the town’s population is shrinking — just For years, neo-Nazis gathered each year at 9,500 live here now. the anniversary of his death, attracting counterThe town wants to grow again and needs to demonstrations by anti-Nazis. To the relief of reach at least 10,000 inhabitants to turn the local authorities, Hess’ remains were exhumed downward trend around. in 2011, cremated and scattered at sea. Bernd Birke, the owner of an electrical firm Economic necessity has helped change opinin Wunsiedel — where the unemployment rate ions. is 5.6 per cent — travelled to Padron in Galicia Angel Morales had been hunting for work for in Spain — where about one in four people are months before he met Birke. out of work — in March 2012 to find workers His parents had once worked abroad too, in willing to relocate to Germany. Switzerland, but returned home so their chilLast year alone, almost 19,000 people emi- dren could grow up in Spain so the idea of pullgrated from Spain to Germany. ing up stakes for a new country wasn’t entirely Birke needed more trained electricians than foreign to him. he could find at home. But he didn’t expect the “This project was introduced to me, and it overwhelming response he got from the unem- seemed interesting because it is a way of learnployed in Padron. ing another language, another culture and an“We went to Spain with a queasy feeling,” other way of working,” Morales said at Birke’s said Birke. “Nobody had any kind of experi- factory. ences with such a project, whether it could be “And now I’m here. I am very happy, and successful or not.” happy to get to know other people, another way More than 200 people desperate to find work of working, and at the moment I like it.” gathered in Padron’s town hall, and each vacanBack home in Spain, Morales’ mother Mercy received several applications on the spot. cedes said her son had little choice but to seek The plan to recruit workers in crisis-hit work where he can find it — even abroad. Spain was hatched by Bernd Schoeffel, Wunsiedel’s deputy mayor. Schoeffel recalled how Please see SPAIN on Page C4 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) has nudged upward its estimate of the number of wells that will be drilled this year. The association, which represents the contract drilling and service rig industry, said Monday that it now expects 10,649 wells to be drilled in 2013. That’s up 2.3 per cent from the 10,409 wells that CAODC was forecasting as of November 2012. It said in a release that drilling activity in Western Canada during the first quarter was close to expectations, with an average of 496 rigs operating for a utilization rate of 61 per cent. In Alberta, the rig utilization rate averaged 60 per cent, with 365 rigs out of a fleet of 607 running. The Saskatchewan rate was 56 per cent (70 rigs out of 125), in British Columbia it was 81 per cent (47 rigs out of 58), and in Manitoba it was 55 per cent (13 rigs out of 24). CAODC now expects an improvement on the 35 per cent utilization rate it had projected for the third quarter, and has bumped the figure to 40 per cent, with 330 rigs working. It still anticipates 20 per cent utilization in the second quarter (164 rigs working) and 45 per cent in the fourth quarter (374 rigs working). CAODC had forecast last November that the fleet size this year would average 830 rigs. It’s now adjusted that figure to 823 rigs. Total operating days this year is expected to reach 121,126, as compared with an earlier forecast of 118,401. CAODC cited market access as a continuing concern for the industry.
SNC-Lavalin offers amnesty on corruption BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) is making a limited-time offer of “amnesty” to those at the company who are willing to report on corruption. The company, which was hit by allegations of bribery and fraud last year, said Monday that it won’t seek damages or unilaterally fire employees who voluntarily report violations of its code of ethics. “Amnesty programs are known to be highly effective means of getting to the bottom of ethics and compliance issues in large organizations,” said Andreas Pohlmann, SNC’s chief compliance officer. “While the vast majority of SNCLavalin’s employees will have nothing to report, this offer of amnesty will allow us to uncover and quickly deal with any remaining issues.
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 92.20 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 96.50 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.97 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.63 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.87 Cdn. National Railway . 104.15 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 136.85 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 77.64 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.72 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.35 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 35.08 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 47.80 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.98 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.66 General Motors Co. . . . . 32.87 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.83 Research in Motion. . . . . 14.91 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 41.19 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 44.84 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.28 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.55 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 49.56 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 84.06 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.44 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 12.80 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 49.69 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 12.48 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — A major acquisition in the health-care sector helped the Toronto stock market to a modest advance Monday. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 29.15 points to 12,696.37 as Valeant Pharmaceuticals (TSX:VRX) confirmed that it plans to expand its eye-care business by buying Bausch and Lomb for US$8.7 billion in cash. The Montreal-area company will finance the deal by issuing up to $2 billion of new equity, with the remainder paid for with debt. Valeant stock was up $8.83 or 10.15 per cent to $95.85 after earlier hitting an all-time high of $96.25. That after its shares rose 13 per cent on Friday on speculation the deal was set to go through. The Canadian dollar closed down 0.15 of a cent at 96.74 cents US amid mixed commodity prices and as traders looked to the Bank of Canada’s latest announcement on interest rates. The central bank makes its next announcement Wednesday, the last such word on rates from outgoing bank governor Mark Carney. Analysts expect the bank will leave its key rate unchanged. Trading on the Toronto market was weaker than normal with U.S. markets closed for Memorial Day. Elsewhere on the TSX, the information technology sector was ahead, largely due to a 10 per cent gain in Wi-LAN (TSX:WIN) stock. Its shares rose 39 cents to $4.65 after the technology innovation and licensing company said it had signed a licence agreement with U.S. computer company Dell Inc. to settle patent litigation. Terms of the agreement are confidential. The gold sector also helped lift the TSX, up about 0.7 per cent as June bullion gained $6.70 to US$1,393.30 an ounce late in the afternoon in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) gained 37 cents to C$20.06. The stock fell two per cent Friday after Chile announced it was imposing a US$16-million fine and requiring the
Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.49 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.26 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 55.82 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.31 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.61 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 20.06 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.45 First Quantum Minerals . 18.80 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.90 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.34 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 6.02 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 42.75 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 28.21 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.23 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 49.92 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 47.17 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 50.72 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 31.12 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.00 Canyon Services Group. 11.52 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.54 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.750 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 20.16 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.48 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.53 company to meet certain conditions before it can resume construction on the Pascua-Lama project, citing “serious violations” of its environmental permit. The base metals sector rose almost one per cent as July copper edged up one cent to US$3.30 a pound. HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) was up 21 cents to C$8.34. The telecom sector was ahead 0.7 per cent with shares in Manitoba Telecom Services (TSX:MBT), which announced last week plans to sell its Allstream business, ahead $2.07 or 6.1 per cent to $36. RBC Capital Markets has raised the stock to outperform from sector perform. It also increased its price target to $37 from $33. The energy sector dipped slightly as concerns about global energy demand sent the July crude contract down 50 cents to US$93.65 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In other corporate news, engineering giant SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) is making a limited-time offer of “amnesty” to whistleblowers within its workforce. The amnesty won’t cover executives in SNC’s office of the president, its management committee groups or anyone who directly profited from a violation. SNC is undergoing investigations for alleged fraud and corrupt practices by some former employees. Its stock was 40 cents higher at $41.19. The TSX could find gains elusive this week after hopes for a global economic recovery faded somewhat last week amid a survey on China’s monthly manufacturing pace which showed a bigger-than-expected decline. Less-than-clear indications from the U.S. Federal Reserve on whether it might scale back its aggressive bond-buying program, dubbed quantitative easing or QE, also caused investors to curb their enthusiasm. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Monday: Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,696.37 up 29.15 points TSX Venture Exchange — 948.45
Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 43.02 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 30.40 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 40.04 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.32 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.35 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.770 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.57 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.84 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.05 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.35 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 52.18 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 63.31 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 59.61 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.33 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.81 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 28.87 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 47.70 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 60.42 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.93 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 77.01 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 63.26 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 29.59 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.25
up 0.13 point TSX 60 — 728.16 up 0.80 point Dow — Closed S&P 500 — Closed Nasdaq — Closed Currencies at close: Cdn — 96.74 cents US, down 0.15 of a cent Pound — C$1.5612, up 0.03 of a cent Euro — C$1.3369, up 0.20 of a cent Euro — US$1.2933, down 0.01 of a cent Oil futures: Closed Gold futures: Closed Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: Closed TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Monday at 948.45, up 0.13 point. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 87.99 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: July ’13 $0.30 higher $634.80; Nov. ’13 $3.10 higher $560.60; Jan. ’14 $2.40 higher $560.90; March ’14 $2.40 higher $555.40; May ’14 $2.40 higher $548.50; July ’14 $2.40 higher $546.60; Nov. ’14 $2.40 higher $522.20; Jan ’15 $2.40 higher $522.20; March ’15 $2.40 higher $522.20; May ’15 $2.40 higher $522.20; July ’15 $2.40 higher $522.20. Barley (Western): 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. Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 52,700 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 52,700.
Industry Canada may let current rules apply on the sale of Mobilicity: analysts THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Industry Canada may let its current rules apply when it comes to the sale of Mobilicity to avoid having the small, struggling carrier swallowed up by Telus, some telecom analysts predicted on Monday. Ottawa could also extend the five-year period that prevents the early transfer of Mobilicity’s licence for spectrum, radio waves over which cellphone networks operate, to a big wireless carrier, analysts said. “The government is looking at this restriction as a way of ensuring that competition exists,” said Iain Grant, executive director of SeaBoard Group. Mobilicity, as well as Wind Mobile, bought spectrum that was set aside for new players to bid on in order to bring more competition to the cellphone market. As a result, their licences can’t be sold and transferred to any of the big carriers until
next year, however Telus (TSX:T) has urged the deal be approved because Mobility is in dire financial straits. Mobilicity has said the acquisition by Telus would provide continuing service for its 250,000 customers and jobs for its 150 employees. Industry Minister Christian Paradis has said he will take whatever time is necessary to review the acquisition carefully. Grant said he doesn’t expect a quick decision and the June 11 deadline for bidders to hand in their applications for the 700-megahertz spectrum auction may come and go. “When a government says it’s going to take its time that would be the very opposite of urgency,” he said. Debtholders of Mobilicity have approved the plan to sell the company to Telus Corp. (TSX:T). The company is to seek court approval Tuesday. Analyst Eamon Hoey said Industry Canada should uphold its own rules on the transfer of
spectrum licences for new players such as Mobilicity. “Why should we break principles that were well established just so that we can bail out debtholders,” asked Hoey, of Hoey Associates Management Consultants Inc.
“Our goal is to turn the page on a challenging chapter in the company’s history, so we can focus all of our attention on creating value for our stakeholders.” To qualify, an employee must file a request between June 3 and Aug. 31. The amnesty won’t cover executives in SNC’s office of the president, its management committee groups or anyone who directly profited from a violation. SNC is undergoing both internal and police investigations on alleged fraud and corrupt practices in Canada and abroad by some former employees. Subsidiary SNC-Lavalin Inc. and more than 100 affiliates have also been barred from bidding on World Bank Group-financed projects for 10 years following allegations of bribery involving a bridge contract in Bangladesh. Former CEO Pierre Duhaime and another former SNC top executive, Riadh Ben Aissa, are facing fraud charges stemming from a contract involving the building of the multibillion-dollar McGill University Health Centre in Montreal. Duhaime was relieved of his duties in March 2012 after an independent review showed he signed off on $56 million in payments to undisclosed agents. Duhaime has been charged with fraud over $22.5 million in payments relating to a hospital project in Montreal. He has pleaded not guilty through his lawyer to charges of fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud and issuing false documents. Ben Aissa was arrested in April 2012 in Switzerland on suspicion of corruption, fraud and money-laundering in North Africa. Ben Aissa’s brother, Rafik, has filed a lawsuit alleging the company caused him harm for using his brother as a “scapegoat” while protecting its interests in Libya in the face of political change.
GE: Minds and machines “It’s the kind of continuous improvement of technologies that’s needed,” Shellenberger said. Little said the GE strategy ultimately comes down to looking at “minds and machines together.” For example, they have devices that can literally be
put down into a well to give people on the surface information about exactly what’s happening a mile or two below ground. “We’ll get more information than ever before,” he said, and that can be used to help improve production and profits, and to monitor and reduce environmental impacts. One scientist said that the approach makes sense, and that there are past examples of success. Modern cars are “incomparably cleaner” than older ones, said Neil Donahue, a professor of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. “There are some real technical issues that these folks at GE might be able to make real progress on.” But Donahue added that GE’s research is separate from — and can’t address — the issue of how society should regulate fracking. He said it’s likely that over time, GE will be able to look back and “say we’ve made it safer.” “It’s up to a different level of discussion, how do we deal with this as a society,” he said of the benefits and risks that come with fracking. “It’s less obvious that GE research will reduce” the many other contentious issues around fracking, such as whether it should be allowed at all in some communities.
SPAIN: ‘Nobody imagined this could happen “A few years ago nobody imagined this could happen because the country was alright, there was work for everybody,” she said at her home near Padron. “Ours is a beautiful country, a cheerful country, where everybody would love to have a job to earn a living. But if that’s not what happens, then we have to go and look wherever jobs are, that’s normal.” However, Wunsiedel’s hospitality to foreigners has run into some opposition. Not everyone in the town likes the idea of importing foreign labour, saying the jobs should go to unemployed Germans first. But Birke said he tried unsuccessfully to find skilled workers in Germany. Businessman Birke considers the project a success. All Spanish workers at his company get an unlimited work contract. For deputy mayor Schoeffel the future of his town is wide open. “I always say as long as people cannot imagine that a bullfight could take place here at our market square the creativity of the people running our town is needed.”
Valeant to buy Bausch+Lomb for $8.7B BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Canadian drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals says it will buy eye-health company Bausch + Lomb for $8.7 billion in cash in a massive expansion of its ophthalmology business. Valeant says the deal will help it capitalize on increasing demand for contact lenses and other products because of aging populations, growing demand in emerging markets and increasing rates of diabetes. Investment firm Warburg Pincus,
which leads an investment group that owns Bausch + Lomb, will receive $4.5 billion in cash. The remaining $4.2 billion will be used to repay Bausch + Lomb’s debt. Rochester, N.Y.-based Bausch + Lomb Holdings Inc. makes contact lenses, eye drugs and ophthalmic surgical devices. Bausch + Lomb will keep its name and become a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., based in Laval, Quebec.
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Allegation turns family against lonely grandparent Dear Annie: My bullheaded 50-year-old estrange you from your sister, not to mention daughter has taken gossip from 32 years ago to your nephews. make my life a living hell. What does Grandma think? If she is of I have four grown children. My older daugh- sound mind and wants all of her grandsons to ter called everyone she could think of and told receive equal shares, you have an obligation them I molested my son when he was five. to follow her wishes. My daughter never checked to see whether You could discuss with her the option of deit was true. I have never been arrested for this ducting the money her grandson has already or had charges filed against borrowed from whatever is me. left of his share. She further told all the You also could give the grandchildren and greatgrandson an object of sentigrandchildren that they mental value in lieu of monshould never stop at my home. ey, so he doesn’t believe his I am 74 years old, have grandmother forgot about trouble breathing and have him. cancer that is currently in reWhatever the final decimission. I want to see my famsion, please discuss it with ily before it’s too late. your sister as a gesture of My daughter called my good faith and ask her opinsister-in-law and told her she ion. will not go to my funeral when She may or may not agree I die. with your assessment, but at I have been denied visits least she won’t be shocked and phone calls from family and angry when the time members for three years. comes. I desperately need my famDear Annie: I have a couily to visit. — Sad and Lonely ple of thoughts for “Want My Dear Sad: You say charges Solitude Back,” who assumes MITCHELL were never filed, nor were these drop-in neighbors and & SUGAR you arrested, but you haven’t relatives are simply intrusive. said that you are innocent of But they may believe you the accusation. want company now and then. If the gossip is true, we Most people do. completely understand why I, too, enjoy solitude, but your daughter would want evmost of us want it balanced eryone to stay away. with caring relationships. If it is not true, you need to make it clear Recently, my uncle was found dead in his to the rest of the family that your daughter is home. The coroner said he’d been dead at spreading lies. least 10 days. My uncle may have lain on the Please ask whether she would be willing to floor suffering because no one visited him. He go with you for counseling to clear this up and had pushed everyone away. to see whether there is any possibility of recIf “Want My Solitude Back” truly wants to onciling before it is too late. be alone, he can move to a sparsely inhabited Dear Annie: I’m one of two daughters. Both rural area far from anyone who may intrude. of us have two sons. Or he could stay where he is and stew and Long story short, one of my sister’s sons has complain — that should get rid of any friends borrowed thousands of dollars from Grandma, he might have. — Likes People Much of the received a nice car and has never paid any Time money back. Dear Likes: There is a rather thick line beThe other three boys have never borrowed tween having no one ever visit and having una penny. invited guests drop by constantly, especially I am the executor of Grandma’s estate and around mealtime. have power of attorney. When something hapPeople need to be respectful of one anpens to Grandma, I’m in charge. other. She’s not going to have a million dollars, Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell but when her estate is eventually divided, I and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann believe it would be perfectly fair to exclude Landers column. Please email your questions to the one grandson. anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s What do you think? — Trouble in Hubbard Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Dear Hubbard: It may be “fair,” but it could Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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Local organizations ensure lots of options to keep seniors fed & healthy – Part 2 By Pam Snowdon knock on the door, “ she says. “Everyone is happy Making a healthy, nutritionally balanced meal to see the drivers, and in fact the drivers themcan seem like a daunting task when you are on selves say it is the ‘cadillac’ of volunteer jobs!” Reyour own. For starters, it is hard to feel motivated cently, more than 80 volunteer drivers were honwhen there’s no-one with whom to share and enoured at a special luncheon, and Day says a local joy your food. If you have limited mobility, issues business donates treats to the program for the enin chewing or swallowing, or are taking medicajoyment of the drivers while they are preparing tions that interfere with ingestion the situation their vehicles for transporting the meals. becomes even more complicated. A Statistics Like most volunteer programs in the city, Canada survey reports that one third of Canadian Meals on Wheels welcomes new recruits, with the seniors are at risk for malnutrition, partly because day best suits them. As well, multiple meals can volunteer process kept simple to encourage parthey avoid cooking or skip meals altogether and be ordered. Special dietary needs are taken into ticipation. As with many other community proso miss out on the benefits of fruits and vegetables account, as are menu changes that take person- grams, there is an application process, including vital for good health. Fortunately, some local or- al food preferences into account. An eight week references and a police background check. ganizations provide different options to assist to menu rotation ensures that there is lots of vari“Just as our clients are happy to see the volunety. The costs of the meals are kept low for cli- teer driver each day, our volunteers really develop keep seniors fed and healthy. Meals on Wheels in Red Deer doesn’t just deliv- ents through FCSS and United Way funding, and relationships with the people they serve, “ Day er food, however. (And not just to seniors, for the community donations. says. “Often, this gives family members peace of Th e catering and Meals on Wheels staff begin record.) The organization provides the important mind to know that, while they may be living out sense of social connection and belonging that is plating the meals each delivery day well before of town or away on vacation, someone is staying just as essential as nutrients for overall health and lunch time. A team of volunteer drivers each load in touch with that person they care about. And well being. Cheryl Day, Program Coordinator at a special heated unit into their vehicles The meals they know that the person is getting something Meals on Wheels, says that the volunteer drivers feature a hot entree of meat, a starch, and vege- nutritious to eat, too.” Although some clients, like who deliver the meals care a great deal about the table, along with a serving of soup and a dessert. Winnie Tensen, were referred by health profesclients they serve. As they like to say, they deliver Salad accompanies the meal twice each week. sionals, individuals can access information and Any special instructions or concerns are impart- make inquiries about the service by calling 403smiles, one meal at a time. Thirty years ago, about 2,700 meals were served. ed to the drivers, who are organized along ten 340-2511, e-mailing rdmealsonwheels@shaw.ca, Fast forward to 2013, and 25,000 meals per year routes throughout the city. Although meals aren’t or through the website www.reddeermealsonare “out the door”, prepared by a professional ca- delivered outside the city limits, rural clients can wheels.com. terer and delivered by volunteer drivers to ap- phone, order, and pick up hot meals, too. “I recommend them to anyone who isn’t able to Ninety year old Red Deer resident Winnie cook for themselves, “ says Winnie Tensen. “And proximately 500 clients. Day stresses that while they make up the majority of Meals on Wheels Tensen has been enjoying meals from the organi- their drivers are the most kind and friendly peoclients, it isn’t a service exclusively for seniors. zation “for many years”. She has three extra meals ple.” Individuals who are recuperating from illness, delivered with her lunch on Fridays, providing or have an injury or a condition that makes meal a variety of tasty, well balanced choices for preparation difficult also buy the meal service. “Some people don’t realize they might be mal- over the weekend. Many of the drivers nourished, “ says Day. “They may think that eating a little bit here and a little bit there is okay. We are retirees, however get calls from family members who report that there are some younger once the person gets a good meal every day, they volunteers, including a notice a real difference in how that person looks couple of mothers. Day says the clients are ofand their energy level.” The process for accessing Meals on Wheels has ten delighted when the been kept as easy and convenient as possible. “For moms bring their kids EFOUBM DBSF t WJTJPO DBSF t QIZTJPUIFSBQZ t QPEJBUSJTU most people, when they need us, they need us along for the ride.”We have had clients say QSFGFSSFE IPTQJUBM BDDPNNPEBUJPO t BDDJEFOUBM EFBUI CFOFöU t DIJSPQSBDUPS right now!” according to Day. “If you aren’t feeling Seniors Plus plans from Alberta Blue Cross fill the gaps in well, or are overwhelmed, you don’t want to face that they really look forward to our drivers’ government-sponsored benefits for Albertans 65 and older— a waiting list or a whole with useful supplementary coverage to help you maintain stack of forms that need your health and avoid out-of-pocket costs. to be filled out. 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ADAMS It is with immense sadness that the family of Timothy David Adams announce his untimely passing on May 22, 2013. Born in Innisfail Alberta on September 8, 1963 he was introduced to his mother b y D r. B e a r d s w o r t h . Ti m loved to travel and in one memorable year he took 9 trips to U.S., Mexican and Carribean destinations. His favorite summer travel trips were in Canada and he often referred to B.C. as Alberta’s largest park! A proud graduate of SAIT, Tim spent his working life as a Process Operator. Tim had a great love for boats and cars - the faster the better! And he had a great appreciation for music. A complex, intelligent, tough and yet sensitive individual, he lived life on his terms. Tim is survived by his father and mother; Ken and Coralie Adams of Innisfail, brothers, Ken Jr. (Freda) of Red Deer and Keith of Okotoks. In lieu of flowers, please extend the hand of friendship and compassion to those in your world who may have lost their way. Memorial donations in Tim’s honor may be made to the S.P.C.A. Out of respect for Tim’s wishes there will be no funeral service. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
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FLAHR Randy Lorne 1958 - 2013 Randy Lorne Flahr “Rigdog” passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack on May 22, 2013 in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Randy was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan but lived overseas for the majority of his childhood due to his father’s career with BJ Services. At age 22 Randy finally settled in Sylvan Lake. He went on to follow in his father’s footsteps with a career in the Oilfield. His work took him all over the world and most recently to Albania. Randy, his loving wife Michelle and youngest daughter Ashley spent 2007-2011 living in Mexico with his job. He fell in love with the Mexican people and culture and dreamed of building a home there and moving back one day. Randy was a sun worshiper and loved all sports, especially hockey and golf. If he wasn’t at work or at home, you would definitely find him at Meadowlands Golf Course. Not a day will go by that he will not be thought of and missed. He is survived by his loving wife Michelle of 24 years, six children: Melanie, Kristina, Jessy le Vann (Brian le Vann), Randy, Sandra, Ashley; his mother Beverly Wolfe; sisters: Sherry, Shelly (Kevin Hinds); Brother Rick (Glenda), eight grandchildren, numerous cousins and extended family. He is predeceased by his father Ben Flahr. A Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, on Wednesday M a y 2 9 t h , a t 11 : 3 0 A M . Interment will follow at the Sylvan Lake Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the Sylvan Lake Legion. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the trust account that has been set up at the CIBC to aid Michelle in the upcoming months. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the
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Oilfield Equipment Operator/Mechanic
- Class 3Q Driver license w/clean abstract required - Diesel mechanic experience or ticket req’d. - Picker & Rig experience preferred - Drug testing required - Competitive pay w/ benefits Fax or Email resume only: Admin@chcinc.ca or fax: 403-343-3626 Suitable applicants will be contacted. LOCAL Testing company seeking experienced Well Testers. Positions available immediately. Day/Night Supervisors & Assistants. MUST HAVE valid H2S and First Aid. Competitive wages and health benefits. Email resumes and tickets to: welltesting365@gmail. com JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. Must have valid Class 5 drivers license. RSP’s and benefits pkg. incentives. Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com or mikeg@jagareenergy.com
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CAT LOST in LANCASTER, all black, ear tattoo ZVO213. Her name is Rue. Please contact 403-896-0328 if you see or have her.
Accounting firm requires a F/T receptionist/bookkeeper. You must be a highly organized individual with a professional and courteous manner. Good communication skills and proficiency in MS Office applications are essential. Bookkeeping using QuickBooks will also be required. Please email your resume to jerilyn@ advancedbookkeeping.ca or fax to 403-346-3367.
Medical
Card Of Thanks
4820-45 Street Red Deer, AB
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium by Arbor Memorial
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Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
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STOPSEN Merle Wayne Merle passed away at the age of 66 on May 17, 2013 in Calgary. He was born Nov. 06 1946 to Wayne and Sadie Stopsen. Merle will be lovingly remembered by daughter Laurie and granddaughter Madison, sister Pat (Les) Rosemarie (Dennis) nephews Dwayne and Shane, nieces Lavonne, Shelley and Janelle. Several cousins, aunts, uncles, and many friends. Merle touched the lives of all his family and friends, who were all very important to him. He always enjoyed all gatherings and visits to reminisce the good old times. This leaves us all to cherish him and all the memories he leaves us with. A celebration of life and fellowship with Helen Posti officiating will be held at the Eckville Legion on May 31, at 2:00. Merle will be laid to rest in peace beside his father at the Eckville cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations greatly appreciated to: Loaves and Fishes Att: Robert Riley 6002 54 Avenue Red Deer AB. T4N 4M8 FOR I WAS HUNGRY Matthew 25:35
Thank you to Doug, Margie, and Kate Allan and staff at Retire First for my retirement party, April 26, 2013. Thank you to clients for attending, for your cards and wishes, and for many wonderful years of friendship. ~ Debbie Lang
YOUNG The family of Edith Young wish to thank the staff of West Park Lodge for the wonderful caring attention they gave Mum over her last 3 years; Dr. Hovan for her untiring service for so many years, Reverend Gary Sinclair for his faithful Sunday afternoon visits and for being with us for the Memorial service and internment, for Lorna Ti n k G r e g , Ly n e t t e a n d Darwyn Young for their parts in making the service special, and for our neighbors and friends for the flowers, food visits and messages we so sincerely appreciated, and last but most important, our thanks to Mum’s many friends and family for the pleasant memories they shared with her over her 101 years. ~Thanks from the Young family
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Integrated Production Services (IPS)
is a leading Oil & Gas Service Company providing Production Enhancement solutions for many of the top producers throughout Canada and the USA. WHO WE LOOKING FOR ?
Applications Engineer
Integrated Production Services is looking for an experienced Applications Engineer to provide pre-job planning, real time monitoring, post job follow up and technical support to our Open Hole Completions Group. Candidate must be a highly motivated self starter with a strong operational and technical background. Candidates must have an Engineering Degree or industry related Technologist Degree. This position can be based out of Calgary or Red Deer, Alberta.
Assistant Manager Senior Safety Supervisors Health & Safety Manager Shop Labourers
You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!
PROFLO is currently seeking qualified PRODUCTION TESTING ASSISTANTS All candidates must have a valid driver’s licence, transportation, H2S, first aid & PST or CSTS. Email resume to: info@proflo.net or fax to: 403-341-4588 RIG WORK
VACUUM/WATER TRUCK OPERATORS NEEDED Scheduled days off. Fax resume & drivers abstract to 403-786-9915
Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd
is looking for journeyman picker operator.Top wages/ benefits. Safety tickets req’d. Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128 No phone calls.
Professionals
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CONTRACT Financial Controller for family-owned construction company. Proficient with Simply Accounting, Excel, and Word Software. Responsible for monthly account reconciliations including: * bank * Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable * GST * Capital assets * Inter company accounts * Loans/capital leases * Prepaid Expenses
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation is seeking a new
COORDINATOR
for the EveryOne’s Home Leadership Model. Duties include: Support & coordinate the vision, key priorities, strategies, goals & targets as identified in “EveryOne’s Home: Red Deer 5 Year Plan Towards Ending Homelessness”;† Encourage the development of partnerships, networks & other cooperative relationships; Create a forum for honest, respectful dialogue; Lead processes to facilitate community involvement & collaboration in order to strengthen the work around ending homelessness in Red Deer & to provide the community with updates & reports on the work to end homelessness, including challenges & successes. Fax: (403) 341-4177 or email resume at info@rddcf.ca. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
Restaurant/ Hotel
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CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons FOOD SERVICE SUPERVIISORS $13/hr. 4 positions. Apply at 6620 Orr Drive. Red Deer Fax: 403-782-9685 Call 403-341-3561 or apply in person DRAGON City req’s P/T or F/T Servers. Please apply in person to Sam.
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Requires Full Time
Carpenters Helpers & Labourers C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T Laborers, sandblasters, powder coaters, and painters. Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165.
For local work. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca
CUSTOM MUFFLER
LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced P/T Servers. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please POST-TIME LOUNGE is now accepting resumes for Bartender/Waitress Apply w/resume 3731 50 TH AVE. No phone calls please.
Sales & Distributors
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1511018 Alberta Ltd. O/A Micabella Cosmetics req’s sales people F/T, P/T for women’s cosmetics in Red Deer Malls $15/hr. Shift. canadacarts@gmail.com 1693338 Alberta LTD o/a Extreme Energy Hiring Salespersons Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Good English and communication skills, Customer service oriented. F/Time, Perm, Shifts, Weekends. Salary $14./hr E-mail: Reachiesales@gmail.com WEST 285 Ltd. o/a Perfume from the Ocean & Cosmetics in Red Deer, req’s F/T Shift Supervisor w/1 - 2 yrs. exp. $17.50/hr. Email: west285ltd@gmail.com
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NOW HIRING
Carpenters & Labourers for work in Red Deer
Apply at: Email: careers@ clarkbuilders.com Fax: 1-888-403-3051 www.clarkbuilders.com
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Misc. Help
Looking for apprentice or journeyman mechanic. Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE
3rd or 4th yr. Must have Residential experience. Fax resume to 403-347-5745 EXP’D SIDER, must have truck and tools. We pay compensation & top dollar. Call 403-347-2522 Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires
QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599 WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER
with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015
EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & CLASS 3 OR 1 TRUCK DRIVERS For the Red Deer Area. Email: len.chinski@lafarge.com or Fax 403-347-8060 LOCAL drywall company looking for a shop hand / labourer. Must have valid drivers licence, vehicle, and PPE. Please fax resume to 403-346-7398 NEEDED F/T Service Person for after sales service and set up of manufactured and modular home. Must have exp. in roofing, siding, flooring, drywall, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116 PAINTERS NEEDED!! Min. 5 yrs. exp. in new homes, own vehicle req’d, 403-304-4964 REQ’D IMMED. Tire Hand/Lube Tech. Apprenticeship opportunity avail. for right individual. Exp. preferred. Apply in person at OK Tire South 3218 49 Ave. Red Deer
850
FOREMAN WANTED
F/T MEAT CUTTER and
F/T GROCERY CLERK Competitive wages. Apply in person or fax resume to 403-885-5231.
WELDERS WANTED For Oilfield Manufacturing Facility
B PRESSURE JOURNEYMAN
2nd & 3rd Year Apprentice We are looking for friendly, motivated, energetic, goal orientated team players to join our fast paced growing team! Vessel experience is an asset. Please forward your resume to Fax: 403-347-7867
F/T bricklayers and Laborers. Must have own transportation. Fax resume to 403-340-0762 or email resume to tom@westernmasonry.com
6 days per week Vehicle needed DEERPARK Dowler & Douglas St. Area $605.00/mo
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
Casual Positions: Dietary Aid/ Housekeeping Must be able to work in a team environment. Mandatory criminal record check for successful applicants. First Aid, WHMIS and Food Safe training an asset. Salary according to Union Scale. Please apply in writing to Lisa Manning-Eaton, Lodge Manger, 4277 - 46A Ave. R,D, or by fax to 403-343-1728
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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
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Must be able to work in a team environment. Mandatory criminal record check for successful applicants. First Aid, WHMIS and Food Safe training an asset. Salary & benefits according to Union Scale. Please apply in writing to Denise Cooper, Lodge Manager, 4820 - 33 St. R.D. or by fax to 403-343-1063 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
DSM INC.
looking for laborers, in the Innisfail area. Salary is $14.75/hr. Fax resume to: 403-314-0676.
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BAKERY FT/PT day positions Gluten Free Bread Manufacturing Facility (5 miles West of Sylvan Lake) Food processing, food safety, sanitation, and/or baking experience are assets. Training available to the right candidates. Visit us online: www.LettiesBest.ca Email Resume: info@LettiesBest.ca
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SERVICE ’S WRITER
BEN
Duties include: - Service Writing - Warranty Administration - Service Scheduling - Maintaining Paper Flow
Attributes: - Outgoing - Organized - Mechanically Inclined - Computer Proficient - Previous Experience A Must
• This is a career position. • Salary based on experience and ability. • Profit sharing and company benefits. Apply by: Email: bill@unclebensrv.com Fax: (403) 346-1055 or drop off resume, Attn: Bill/Service
Clark’s
PLUMBING & HEATING CORP.
Anders St. Addinell Close/ Allan St. Abbott Close/ Allan St. Allan Close/Allan St. Allsop Cres. BOWER AREA Broughton/ Brooks Cres. Bettenson St./ Baines Cres. Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St
Lewis Close/ Law Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres./ Selkirk Blvd. Sherwood Cres. VANIER AREA Vanson Close/ Visser St. Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300
The Red Deer Advocate is looking for friendly and outgoing telephone sales people to join our team. Work 3-4 days per week 4:00 - 8 :00 p.m Great earning potential for the right person. If this is for you please drop off your resume at: The Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer or email to: dsibbet@ reddeeradvocate.com or rholt@reddeeradvocate.com
Fluid Experts Ltd.
Is seeking to hire Shop Hand for our Red Deer location. This position is a fulltime and is a salary based position with company benefits. Duties include maintain shop and inventories, loading of trucks with fluid products and blending of KCl products in shop. This is a 24 hr on call basis position when on duty. Ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude with a class 1 license with fluid hauling experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com
HERITAGE LANES BOWLING
Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s F/T kitchen staff, servers and front counter staff. Must be avail. eves and wknds. Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person HYDROPONIC PLANTERS 30 outer containers, culture pots, water indicators & clay pellets. $75 obo. 403-342-0878
Plumbing & HVAC Service Technicians NEEDED!!!
Fax Resume to 780-623-7451 or Email: sales@cpandh.ca
ANDERS AREA
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
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This is a Monday – Friday position located in Lac La Biche, (furnished living accommodations provided for out of town employees) Clark’s has immediate openings for qualified, experienced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Technician and Plumbers. The successful candidates will: • hold a current Journeyman’s ticket • be experienced in all aspects of HVAC or Plumbing service • must pass a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening • Provide a current Drivers Abstract • be a motivated self-starter • take pride in doing great work and willing to work long hours if needed • be energetic, positive, and keen to work with a rapidly expanding company • be 100% dedicated to customer service and satisfaction Clark’s offers top wages,10% holiday/vacation pay, overtime after 8 hrs, training, Health and Dental packages. We are a COR Certified and ISNetworld Compliant, safety-conscious company that provides a safe and enjoyable workplace.
FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:
EARN EXTRA CASH!!!
ASSISTANTS
UNC
CARRIERS NEEDED
LANCASTER AREA
Permanent P/T Dietary Evenings
Immediate openings, $16 base/appt., Conditions apply, no exp. nec., training given 403-755-6711 www.summeropenings.ca/
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ACADEMIC Express
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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED To deliver the Morning Advocate.
Western Masonry Structures
Misc. Help
Apply be email or fax only.
Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317
$18.36/hr. + bonuses. Red Deer distribution company beginning 2nd. successful year of growth in the Red Deer area. We are currently seeking energetic individuals looking to get ahead. Positions include: Water quality advisers, customer service and general labor. P/T & F/T positions avail. Rapid advancement avail. Please call between 10 am -6 pm 403-356-0330
SUMMER WORK
DRIVER with clean Class 1 or Class.2. Bus driver or semi driver exp. preferred Must be availl eves. and wknds. Looking for both P/T & F/T Fax resume to 347-4999 or email to: frontbus@platinum.ca
We offer paid benefits
GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST PARK
Customer sales/service
CLASS 1 driver with fluid hauling experience, local runs. 403-373-3285 or fax resume and copies of all valid tickets to 403-986-2819
• 10 years minimum experience • Ticket preferred • Valid & Clean Drivers’ License • Must be able to travel
Email- kasey8@telus.net Fax – 403-224-3430
WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING
Truckers/ Drivers
for a pre-eng. steel erecting company
ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in
Call Jamie 403-314-4306 For more information
Is hiring for the following positions:
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Career Opportunity
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION
IN SERVICE SHOP, exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld. Apply fax 403-341-5622 LOOKING FOR A P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REP in a green drycleaning plant. Must be able to work some evenings until 7 p.m. & some Saturdays. Call Shannon 403-550-7440
JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECHNICIAN TO START IMMEDIATELY
NEWS PAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for early morning delivery by 6:30 am EASTVIEW 84 Papers $441/month $5292/yr. WESTPARK 81 Papers $425/month $5103/yr.
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Oilfield
Start your career! See Help Wanted
All applicants must have current safety tickets for position applied for. Email resume and Safety Tickets to: sitesafe@telusplanet.net No phone calls please.
* Preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements * Preparation of semiField Service monthly payroll, monthly Representative payroll remittances, Integrated Production record of employment Services is seeking highly forms and T4s. motivated, experienced * Administration of payroll individuals who are able benefits to work un-supervised * Preparation and filing of installing Open Hole monthly GST returns. Completion Systems in * Preparation of annual Western Canada. This WCB return position is based out of * Preparation of subcontractor Red Deer, Alberta. T5018s * Previous exp. in the IPS offers industry construction industry competitive salaries, would be an asset. incentive/commission * Preparation of April 30th plans, and benefits for all year-end working paper field employees. We are files for external proud of our reputation as accountants a Safety leader within the * Attention to detail industry and we continually * Exc. communication skills strive to improve the * Approx. 55 hrs. per delivery of our services. month with the ability to provide additional hours Interested candidates for as needed. the above positions should Fax resume to 403-309-1944 forward their resume to Looking for a place people@ipsadvantage.ca” to live? Take a tour through the Classifieds Your place to SELL CLASSIFIEDS Your place to BUY 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
JOSE JOSE LATIN RESTAURANT IS HIRING!! Looking for a WAITRESS/WAITER Please drop off your resume at #9 7110-50 Ave or call 403-986-5673
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Currently accepting resumes for the following:
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SITE SAFETY SERVICES INC.
Restaurant/ Hotel
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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
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Oilfield
WESTLAKE 81 Papers $420/month $5040/yr. Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
RESIDENTIAL APT MANAGER 23 suite apt. complex. Live-in role. Responsibilities incl. cleaning, maintenance, yard care, administration. Bondable. Reply to Box 1043, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9
RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, May 28, 2013 D3
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Career Planning
RED DEER WORKS
Household Appliances
1710
ELECTROLUX Double Convection wall oven, new in box. Retail $3599. Sell $3000. 403-347-4902
Houses/ Duplexes
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Houses For Sale
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SUV's
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Fifth Wheels
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A HALF DUPLEX HOME located @ 4624-46A Ave. Close, Sylvan Lake, AB. The 980 sq. ft. main flr. NEWSPAPER CLASSIFICATIONS living room, dinette, CARRIERS kitchen with oak cabinetry, 5000-5300 REQUIRED Household 1 average size bdrm., a Condos/ Furnishings master bdrm. & 4 piece Townhouses main bathroom. Recent For afternoon 2010 BMW X3 AWD, pano- 1997 TRAVELLAIRE Prestige FREE updates incl. 3 windows, DOWNSIZING/MOVING roof, 25821 kms., $36,888 265, clean, well kept, back delivery for all Albertans Cars ALIX: 2 bdrm. 1 bath, 5 appliances, roof, toilet Antique tea trollie, $150 348-8788 Sport & Import kitchen w/sunshine ceiling, once per week appls, shows like new. & f l o o r i n g . F u l l h e i g h t 403-887-8785 (Sylvan) electric front jacks, back $1000 + utils. Avail. June concrete bsmt. is partly tow hitch $8000. 887-6295 DOWNSIZING/MOVING 1, 403-341-9974 developed with family In the towns of: Misc. Furniture 1994 TERRY 21.5’, a/c, room, spare room, meSOUTHWOOD PARK TV unit $75 sleeps 6, solar panel, self chanical room, & 1 TH 3110-47 Avenue, Blackfalds Couch table $25 contained, good cond. complete bdrm. & 3 piece 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, Coffee Table $25 $5000. obo 403-877-5206 Lacombe bathroom. 1-403-887-2693 generously sized, 1 1/2 Loveseat $30 Ponoka 1992 TRAVELLAIRE 26’, baths, fenced yards, 403-887-8785 (Sylvan) LUXURIOUS 1 1/2 DUPLEX Stettler air, new laminate flr. 2800 full bsmts. 403-347-7473, in gated community in Red CLASSIFICATIONS DOWNSIZING/MOVING Watt Genset generator. Sorry no pets. Deer. 2 bdrm. + den, 3 bath. 2007 MERCEDES BENZ B 2005 INFINITI FX 35 AWD 1500-1990 Teak office desk $100. sunroof, leather, $18,888. 200 5 speed, $8,888. $9,900. 403-782-6115 www.greatapartments.ca Phone 403-506-9491 Call Rick 403-887-8785 (Sylvan) 348-8788 Sport & Import 348-8788 Sport & Import for more info PET FRIENDLY MASON MARTIN HOMES LIGHT Oak table & (6) Holiday Looking for a place New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft. TOWNHOUSE chairs, opens to 8’. $350. 403-314-4303 Auctions to live? Trailers IN TERRACE PARK 3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900. Take a tour 403-343-7393 through the Dbl. att. garage. NIGHT OWL SECURITY Spacious 3 bdrms, 2 bath, CLASSIFIEDS SINGLE BED FRAME. 403-588-2550 Now looking to hire 4 appls, Small PETS only, Bud Haynes & Forest green, all metal. mature, reliable person for N/S. Avail NOW $1225 MASON MARTIN HOMES Co. Auctioneers $30. 403-346-3708 overnight security guard & UTIL, SD $1225 New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft. Certified Appraisers 1966 position. Resumes to Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Dbl. att. garage. $409,900. Estates, Antiques, WANTED bestway@telusplanet.net or 403-396-9554 403-588-2550 Firearms. 2004 Saturn VUE AWD Antiques, furniture and Attn: Ken. 403-740-4696 Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. loaded w/sun roof 4, cyl. estates. 342-2514 MASON MARTIN HOMES 347-5855 Manufactured very nice shape, $5400. Noise Solutions Delburne, New bungalow 1350 sq.ft. 403-746-5541, 550-0372 2008 PUMA 27’ w/slide. AB accepting Resumes for Homes Dbl. att. garage. Stereos Welders, Assemblers, 403-588-2550 On site at River Ridge RV 2001 DODGE Durango TV's, VCRs 2006 HONDA Civic Coupe LX Bicycles Parts & Field Crew. 3 BDRM. furnished, Main Park. Incld’s deck, gazebo, 4x4, $5000 o.b.o. MUST SELL Exc cond. Loaded, 84,000 km Email to lgoddard@ ST. Condor, 15 mins E. of shed & BBQ. $18,500 on 403-348-1634 SPEAKER w/Ipod hookup New 2 Storey 1550 sq.ft $10,900, 403-318-5747 noisesolutions.com location or $17,000 if BIKE, blue, child’s, $30 obo; Ipod docking sta- Rocky. Fenced yard. $800 3 bdrm, bonus room, 2.5 Fax 403-749-2259 r e m o v i n g t r a i l e r o n l y. 20” wheels. great cond. tion stereo $30; X box with + DD & utils. 6 appls. Refs bath, $379,900. Dbl. att. Attn. Lorna required. 403-877-4601 403-342-6252, 352-6063 1 owner only. $50. 6 games $60 obo; PS 2 garage. 403-588-2550 403-347-0024 w/6 games $60 obo P/T multi skilled building Trucks Newly Reno’d Mobile NEW, classy 1286 sq. ft. 2003 WESTWIND model 403-782-3847 maintenance personnel FREE Shaw Cable + more 22.9, well built, front bdrm. MATCHING DELSOL 1xi bungalow, situated in a wanted for interior building $950/month good cond. $5500. 1992 DODGE Dakota 2.0 Bicycles, 20 & 22 in. quiet cul de sac in PONOKA. repairs etc. Flooring & Mauricia 403-340-0225 ***SOLD** needs trans, sell for parts frames, red and silver, 21 Misc. for Open plan with plenty of painting exp. an asset. or as is 403-318-7625 spd., light weight. New natural light, vaulted Sale Fax to 403-782-0243 $750 ea. now $100 ea. 4 Plexes/ ceilings, 2 bedrooms plus 2005 PORSCHE Cayenne Tent 403-347-4896 den and 2 full bathrooms. GENERATOR, 2500 Watt 6 Plexes S AWD, leather, Trailers Upgrades include oak Coleman, $175. Lexani wheels, $23,888 SOLD 4 PLEX in Normandeau, 2 cabinets, maple hardwood, 348-8788 Sport & Import gas fireplace, main floor Clothing GOLF carry bag $25 obo; bdrm, 4 appls, water, sew- laundry, mud room and 3 er & garbage incld’d, Action Spy books, 4 boxes fenced yard, no pets, $900 car garage. The roomy MEN’S HONDO BRAND $60 obo 403-782-3847 Trail Appliances has always basement is ready for your rent/s.d. 403-788-3980 COWBOY BOOTS. offered excellence in sales, design. Please email TOOL Box, “TUFF BOX”, or 403-357-4094 1990 GMC SIERRA 1500 delivery, customer service, Size 8.5 D. One brown pair secura@telus.net or call fits small truck. $30. SLE; 1 owner; 100% original; & one grey pair.†$25 a pair. ACROSS from park, and after-sales support. (780) 699 6866 for more SOLD 54,000 km; fully loaded; Call (403) 342-7908. 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, info. Only $379,000. The Company is currently estate sale; in storage since 2002 EXPLORER. Sleeps 6, 4 appls. Rent $975/mo. TWO 24” standards/bracklooking to fill the following 2004; $8,900; 403-318-8282 awning, stove, fridge, furnace, d.d. $650. Avail. now or ets $2; extendable fishing positions at our Equipment2005 FORD 500, 4 dr. sedan microwave & other extras. June 1. 403-304-5337 rod $5; bike hanger $5; 2 Red Deer locations.† 87,871 kms., clean. $5900. Misc. $3500 obo 403-343-8761 step stools $3/ea; 3 shelf 403-347-2660 GLENDALE urethane cabinet $18; 2 CONTRACT SALES Motorcycles FORKLIFT, Komatsu, 2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., nylon braided rugs $15/ea; Boats & ADMINISTRATOR single mast, gas engine. 4 battery operated wall $950 incl. sewer, water & $2500. 403-347-6455 Marine clocks $4/ea; 3 white cor- garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. July 1. 403-304-5337 P/T CUSTOMER ner shelves (wooden) REDUCED $ 3 / e a ; q u e e n m a t t r e s s GREAT FAMILY HOME SERVICE REP Equipmentc o v e r , p a d d e d $ 3 ; 4 In Riverside Meadows 486 Wishart St., Red Deer Heavy 6 yr old 3 bdrm + office/den dishes, 3 cereal bows, 2 Bi-level 2 bdrms, 1 bath, APPLIANCE 1300 sq. ft. bi-level. Maple mugs $/all; 4 glass w/balcony, 2 appls. No DELIVERY DRIVER TRAILERS for sale or rent coffee hardwood, 5 piece ensuite canisters $8/all; e-zee 2001 HONDA S2000. pets. N/S. $835& UTIL; Job site, office, well site or wrap under counter mount, with jetted tub, fireplace, 403-588-6294 SD $835. Avail JUNE 1st. Trail offers excellent storage. Skidded or 2006 KAWASAKI Ninja, 1000 ft. roll $15; two 26” Hearthstone 403-314-0099 wet bar, finished oversized training and a competitive wheeled. Call 347-7721. long decorative spoon/fork garage, underground 10,300 kms. $4,700. or 403-396-9554 compensation and benefit sprinklers, central vac, in-floor 403-597-5972 wall hanging $10; lg. wall Sea Doo Wake 430 Boat package. Start your career clock /2 candles and hold- PARKVALE 2 bdrm. lower heat, water softener. Kitchen 430 H.P. twin Rotax with a well known and level duplex, 4 appls. close has maple cabinets, stainers $15; quilt multi colors motors & jet pumps, low Tools respected company, to trails, N/S, no pets. $800 less appls, breakfast bar & $30; short Wrangler jacket hours, like new. Priced to become a member of the Motorhomes + utils. 403-346-4297 pantry. Fenced yard, deck (med) $12; carving set in sell $24,900 O.B.O. successful Trail team by NEW BAUSCH CHOP & ground level stone patio. case $7; assorted dollies 403-350-1007 782-3617 applying in person to: SAW, non-slide. $150. All appls. & window coverings $4/all; older Sony colored Chris Sturdy in person at 403-346-3708 incl. $ 472,000. Call t v $ 5 ; 2 f l o w e r v a s e s Suites 1996 CONCORD Chrysler 2823 Bremner Avenue Auto 403-597-1149 or 403-304-8002 p.w., p.d., leather, 4 dr., , $3/ea. 403-314-2026 Delivery Driver applicants Wreckers works good. 219,000 kms. VINYL FENCING material, 1 BDRM bsmt. suite, $650 apply to Colin Parsons at www.laebon.com $1200. obo ***SOLD*** Firewood privacy & picket models, #6 4622 61 St. + d.d. n/s, no pets. Mature Laebon Homes 346-7273 RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Discount pricing. Ltd. amt. Riverside Industrial District. adult. 403-342-1207 Vehicle & Metal Removal. in stock. 43-347-6455 Security checks will be AFFORDABLE We travel. May pay cash ADULT ONLY APT Condos/ conducted on successful Homestead Firewood 2008 WINNEBAGO Sight- for vehicle. 403-396-7519 candidates. in Highland Green Townhouses Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. Pets & seer 34’ Class A 3 slides, 2 bright bdrms, 1 bath, 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Supplies Looking for a new pet? every option, mint cond, Vehicles w/balcony, 2 appls. Coin-op MASON MARTIN HOMES Check out Classifieds to FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, workhorse chassis, 8.1gas Wanted laundry. No pets. N/S. New condo, 1000 sq.ft. 15,885 miles, $87,500 To Buy find the purrfect pet. Poplar. Can deliver GORGEOUS KITTENS $895 & Power; SD $895. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., 403-227-8414 350-5099 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 Calico, Orange, & Cream Avail NOW. $189,800. 403-588-2231 A1 RED’S AUTO. Free Colour. Free to good home. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 scrap vehicle & metal 2005 TRIPLE E Senator, LOGS 403-782-3130 You can sell your guitar or 403-396-9554 at removal. We travel. AMVIC 28’ Ford V010 chassis, Semi loads of pine, spruce, for a song... approved. 403-396-7519 OUTDOOR FISH POND, www.garymoe.com w/car dolly. no slide-out, tamarack, poplar. CITY VIEW APTS. or put it in CLASSIFIEDS 30 Gallon, $35,000. 403-350-0542 Price depends on location. Clean, quiet, newly reno’d REMOVAL of unwanted and we’ll sell it for you! Warehouse Wooden Frame. $50. Lil Mule Logging adult building. Rent $850, cars, may pay cash for TWO 15 Gallon Aquariums, 403-318-4346 S.D. $700. Avail. June 1. Shipper/ Receiver complete cars. 304-7585 Fifth $15/each. Near hospital. No pets Competitive starting wages Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner Manufactured WANTED FREE REMOVAL 403-343-6785 403-340-1032 or 318-3679 plus regular increases. Wheels BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Homes of unwanted cars and Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm LARGE 2 bdrm. bsmt. del. Lyle 403-783-2275 trucks, also wanted to Excellent benefits 1999 35’ DUTCHMEN suite in Blackfalds, own MUST SELL buy lead batteries, package. Opportunities pulled 600 kms., a.t., heat Cats entrance, washer, dryer, By Owner. call 403-396-8629 to advance. Must be Garden & air, full bath w/tub in fridge, stove, utils. incld, Mauricia 403-340-0225 dependable, hardworking Supplies main bdrm, 1/2 bath w/dbl. 403-782-7745 FREE to good home, 2 and seeking a long-term bunks at rear, 14’ pushout wonderful indoors cats, LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. career. Apply in person, kitchen/living, sleeps 8, 15’ LAUREL LEAF WILLOW orange tabby brothers, 5 SUITES. 25+, adults only Income or email to: exc. cond., n/s, no pets, The easy way to find a 6-8’ NORTHWEST POPLAR yrs. old, very social, food n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Property hartleytj@eecol.com c l e a n , l o t s o f s t o r a g e , buyer for items you want to Locally owned and & BROOK POPLAR and access. incld. 4747 - 61st Street stove and fridge, $9500 sell is with a Red Deer Beautiful trees. You dig. family operated NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, Advocate want ad. Phone 403-341-5104 350-5524 403-227-6442 304-5894 Please phone 403-302-1919 for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft. 309-3300. Yard helper required 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason immediately to assist crane 21” POULL Self Propelled 1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Martin Homes 403-588-2550 Sporting operator with unloading Lawn Mower. Adult bldg. N/S No pets trucks in Blackfalds, AB. Goods $100. 403-346-3086 NEWLY renovated, 1/2 403-755-9852 Starting wage $17/hr. Contact Western Reload PENHOLD 1 bdrm., incl. block south of hospital, FREE Briarwood pool table legal suites, park. revenue Household @403.263.5666 or heat/ water. $685 avail. by Brunswick 100” x 55”, anorthcott@ June 1, no pets 403-348-6594 $ 3 5 8 K I m p e r i a l L a n d Ken 403-728-2339 Appliances Services Inc. 403-346-4438 westernreload.com. PONOKA, lrg. 1 bdrm apt. GOLF CLUB SET APPLS. reconditioned lrg. incld’s, laundry & all utils. Central Alberta’s Largest RIGHT HANDED selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. Cottages/Resort $750. Avail. immed. 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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Car bombs tear through Iraqi capital AT LEAST 66 KILLED AS BLASTS HIT MAINLY SHIITE AREAS
BAGHDAD — A co-ordinated wave of car bombings tore through mostly Shiite areas of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 66 people and maiming nearly 200 as insurgents step up the bloodshed roiling Iraq. The attacks in markets and other areas frequented by civilians are the latest sign of a rapid deterioration in security as sectarian tensions are exacerbated by anti-government protests and the war in neighbouring Syria grinds on. More than 450 people have been killed across Iraq in May. Most of the killings came over the past two weeks in the most sustained wave of violence since U.S. troops left in December 2011. The surge in attacks is reminiscent of the sectarian carnage that pushed Iraq to the brink of civil war in 2006 and 2007. April was Iraq’s deadliest month since June 2008, according to a United Nations tally that put last month’s death toll at more than 700. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Monday’s bombings, but they bore the hallmarks of al-Qaida’s Iraqi arm. The group, known as the Islamic State of Iraq, frequently uses car bombs and co-ordinated blasts against Shiites to undermine Iraqis’ confidence in the Shiite-led government. The day’s deadliest attack happened when two bombs exploded in the eastern Habibiya area on the edge of the sprawling Shiite district of Sadr City. Those blasts killed 12 and wounded 35, police said. Twin blasts also struck an open-air market in the predominantly Shiite al-Maalif area, killing six and wounding 12. Another car bomb exploded in the busy commercial Sadoun Street in downtown Baghdad. It killed five civilians and wounded 14, police said. Among the wounded were four policemen who were at a nearby checkpoint. The central street is one of the capital’s main commercial areas and is lined with clinics, pharmacies and shops. Firefighters were seen struggling to extinguish flames as police sealed off the area. Several shops were partially damaged or burned. “What crime have those innocent people committed?” asked witness Zein al-Abidin. “Who is responsible for these massacres?” Elsewhere across the bloodied capital city, police reported: ● A car bomb went off in the eastern New Baghdad area as officers were waiting for explosives experts to dismantle it. A civilian was killed and nine
others wounded. ● In the north, a blast in the Sabi al-Boor neighbourhood killed eight civilians and wounded 26. In the Kazimiyah district, a car bomb blew up near a bus and taxi stop, killing four and wounding 11. Another blast killed four and wounded nine in the Shaab area. And an attack in the Hurriyah neighbourhood left five dead and 14 wounded. ● A bomb in the southwestern neighbourhood of Bayaa killed six civilians and wounded 16. ● In Baghdad’s central Sadria area, a car bomb killed three civilians and wounded 11. ● In the east, a blast killed five and wounded 12 in the Jisr Diyala area. Car bombs also struck the Baladiyat neighbourhood, killing four and wounding 11. ● And in Madain, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of central Baghdad, a car bomb killed three and wounded nine. Medical officials confirmed the causality figures. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release information. The day’s bloodshed was the deadliest since last Monday, when a wave of attacks killed 113 people in Shiite and Sunni areas. That was the deadliest single day in Iraq since July 23, when attacks aimed largely at security forces killed 115. The U.S. Embassy issued a statement condemning the latest attacks. Although violence has decreased sharply since the height of the insurgency that followed the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, militants are still capable of carrying out lethal attacks nationwide. The recent wave of attacks has raised tensions between the country’s Sunni minority and Shiite-led government. Since late December, members of Iraq’s Sunni community have been protesting against the government. They cite a range of grievances, including poor services, discrimination and the application of tough anti-terrorism policies they believe unfairly target their sect. The unrest is fueling long-simmering sectarian rifts in the country that only grew more divisive after an April 23 crackdown by security forces on a Sunni protest camp. The crackdown in the town of Hawija left many protesters dead. Maria Fantappie, an Iraq analyst at the International Crisis Group, linked the uptick in violence to the protests and said the events at Hawija marked a turning point. “They transformed the political crisis into a series of local conflicts in the Sunni-populated provinces,”
she said. “As it stands, the risk is a metastasis of armed clashes across these provinces.” She said outright civil war between the protesters — who remain divided over their support for violence — and security forces loyal to the Shiite-led government is unlikely, however. Alarmed by a nationwide deterioration in the security situation, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki recently ordered a reshuffle in senior military ranks. Authorities have also launched a military operation in the country’s western Anbar province to chase down fighters from al-Qaida in Iraq. The group is growing stronger as a result of rising lawlessness on the Syrian-Iraq frontier and crossborder co-operation with the Syrian militant group Jabhat al-Nusra, or the Nusra Front, a rebel faction fighting to oust President Bashar Assad.
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UK police arrest 10th suspect in attack on soldier LONDON — British police arrested a 10th suspect Monday in connection with the vicious street killing of a soldier in London, an apparent Islamic extremist attack that has horrified the country and heightened racial tensions. The 50-year-old man was detained in Welling, east of London, on suspicion of conspiring to murder 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby, Scotland Yard said. Police gave no further information about the suspect’s identity. The latest arrest came as more details trickled out about the background of Michael Adebolajo, 28, one of the two main British suspects in Wednesday’s slaying. He and Michael Adebowale, 22, were shot and wounded by police at the scene. Rigby, an off-duty soldier who had served in Afghanistan, was run over by a vehicle and repeatedly attacked with meat cleavers Wednesday afternoon near his
barracks in southeast London. British officials say the two main suspects had been known to them for some time, but revelations that Adebolajo had been arrested in Kenya in 2010 — and claims that British security officials had tried to recruit him as an informer after that — have fueled questions about whether U.K. authorities could have done more to prevent last week’s killing. Adebolajo and Adebowale remain under armed guard in separate London hospitals. Four other men and the suspect arrested Monday remain in custody at a London police station, while one other man has been released on bail. Two women were released without charge in the case. On Monday, a London-based rights group that lobbies on behalf of suspected terrorists said Adebolajo and his family had contacted it about six months ago complaining about harassment from Britain’s MI5 domestic spy service. A case worker who spoke
with him said he appeared “paranoid and erratic,” the group said. “His sister contacted the office to complain about constant harassment from MI5, which extended to Michael, his brother, and his father also,” said Moazzam Begg of the London-based group CagePrisoners. “They were all being approached in different ways,” Begg told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. “One of them, he lived and worked abroad. He’d been approached by MI6 (Britain’s external espionage agency) at his workplace and had been offered some money. They wanted him to work for them.” Begg said Adebolajo told the caseworker he had been tortured and threatened with rape while in Kenya, and that he had been interrogated for several hours upon his return to London. At first, British intelligence services let him be, Begg said, but in March 2012 they met with him and offered him a job as an informant.
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Bridge collapses in U.S. highlight fears about infrastructure spending WASHINGTON — The collapse of two bridges in the United States in recent days has reignited a fierce debate about America’s crumbling infrastructure while shining a startling spotlight on the state of the country’s aging highways, bridges and overpasses. Seven people were injured Saturday in southeastern Missouri after two freight trains collided and took out a nearby overpass. There were no vehicles on the overpass as it collapsed, but two cars crashed as they approached the bridge after it had crumpled. The collision came just two days after a span of a heavily travelled interstate bridge over the Skagit River in Washington state collapsed. That incident had a Canadian angle — the trucker, Alberta’s Bill Scott, was hauling an oversized load that clipped an overhead girder, causing the bridge’s collapse. Scott’s Canadian employer, Mullen Trucking, says it received a stateissued permit to carry the oversized load across the bridge, located about 130 kilometres south of the Canadian border. U.S. regulators have called the steel bridge, built in 1955, a “fracture critical” structure, meaning it could collapse if a single, critical component is compromised. The bridge has a sufficiency rating of 57.4 out of 100, well below the statewide average of 80 — but 759 bridges in Washington state have a lower score. The Skagit River bridge is among thousands across the country that share the same “fracture critical” designation, even if they’ve been deemed structurally sound.
In March, an organization of civil engineers gave the U.S. a D+ grade in infrastructure, and warned that one in nine bridges is structurally deficient — and more than 200 million vehicles cross those bridges annually. Not surprisingly, the most recent bridge collapses have renewed longstanding calls for Congress to start spending money to repair the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Spending on public construction in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest point in 20 years in the aftermath of the 2008 economic downturn. State and local governments, strapped for cash, have been cutting spending on infrastructure over the past five years. Spending on transportation in California, to name just one example, plunged by 31 per cent from 2007 to 2009. Congress, meantime, hasn’t stepped in to help. In President Barack Obama’s original economic stimulus bill of 2009, $48 billion was devoted to transportation spending — but that wasn’t enough to make up for the drop in funding at the state and local levels. The most recent congressional highway bill, meantime, kept federal funding at current levels rather than boosting them. One Washington state Democrat blames congressional Republicans for the current state of affairs, and what he describes as their steadfast determination to block Obama’s legislative agenda at every turn. “They have clearly spent the whole last five years trying to tear the president down, but they have done it by throwing the American infrastructure and the society under the bus,” congressman Jim McDermott said recently.
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QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR Doran Stewart Oilfield Services (DSOS) desires to produce and deliver quality goods and services that satisfy customer’s needs and meet codes as regulated by all governing authorities. In order to achieve these goals DSOS has quality assurance and quality control programs in place. The DSOS Quality Control Supervisor works as a part of the QC Department to lead, organize and oversee quality-related programs, policies and procedures within the Rocky Mountain House Operation Center. Responsibilities within the Rocky Mountain House Operation Center include: • Coordinating activities of workers engaged in inspecting incoming materials, work being done on steel pipeline components and finished fabricated products to ensure adherence to: governing codes, company quality standards and customer specifications • Reviewing customer contracts to ensure requirements and responsibilities are adequately defined and documented prior to the commencement of work • Distributing Isometric drawings and procedures to engineering, production control, and inspection work stations • Inspecting various pipeline & facility components and advising technicians of: defects, non-conformances and any adjustments needed to meet quality standards and specifications • Conferring with customer representative to resolve complaints and executing an acceptable corrective action • Notifying suppliers and subcontractors of any non-conformance or unacceptable parts received • Conferring with management in order to determine customer requirements and whether production processes are capable of meeting those requirements • Maintaining critical records and documents in accordance with Code and contract requirements related to quality assurance • Work the QC department to design and implement procedures necessary to achieve quality results in the production processes • Perform other non QC related duties as assigned by management such as: assisting with estimating for bids, safety documentation as it may relate to QA/ QC,
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Bratt takes on The Lesser Blessed FELT ’MORAL RESPONSIBILITY’ BY CASSANDRA SZKLARSKI THE CANADIAN PRESS Benjamin Bratt says he felt a “moral responsibility” to take on the role of an honourable native father figure in the Canadian film The Lesser Blessed. The former Law & Order star says he was blown away by the script for the coming-of-age tale, set in the Northwest Territories and centred on a 16-year-old loner haunted by a painful upbringing. “What was equally important to me as an actor was to be a part of a story that ... portrayed the native community in a way that you rarely, if ever, get a chance to see in cinema, or even in mainstream media period,” Bratt said during a round of interviews at last September’s Toronto International Film Festival. “Because we are all so familiar with that dysfunction that exists within the community, I felt it was my duty, really, as a native person, to portray a character who was in fact the opposite of what that perception is. Because we do exist.” Adapted from the debut novel of native Canadian writer Richard Van Camp, The Lesser Blessed traces the story of headbanger Larry Sole, who lurks on the fringes of his high school until a cocky new kid named Johnny comes to town and takes him under his wing. It stars rookie actor Joel Evans, who just happens to come from Van Camp’s hometown of Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories, where the story is also set. Kiowa Gordon plays Johnny, Chloe Rose portrays their common love interest Juliet and Tamara Podemski plays Larry’s hard-working single mom, Verna. Bratt, whose mother is South American Indian from Peru, turns up as Jed — Verna’s boyfriend and one of the few positive influences in Larry’s life.
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Actor Benjamin Bratt poses for a photo to promote the movie The Lesser Blessed. Bratt says he felt a “moral responsibility” to take on the role of an honourable native father figure in the Canadian film. “My whole career has been a balancing act between satisfying both those practical needs and artistic sensibility,” Bratt says of an eclectic career that includes stints on the sitcom Modern Family and this challenging project, which was shot in Sudbury, Ont. “Here is a character, a man, who is quite proud of his heritage and recognizes the importance of sharing the wisdom of the elders and their traditions, the music, the language, the prayer. He recognizes the importance of imparting that wisdom to a young person and balancing it all the time with a Western sensibility.” Anita Doron, who directs her own adapted screenplay, says she wanted Bratt for the role after seeing him in the 2001 biopic Pinero.
“I wanted him to play Jed for a very long time and when the script was ready we sent it to him and I met with him and he was this lovely intelligent person,” she says. “His experience is quite different but once he met Richard and I sent him a lot of material and he soaked it in and he felt like he was ready to represent the particularities of Jed and the Slavey culture, he went for it.” Bratt says much of his early years were steeped in aboriginal traditions. From the age of five he was brought up in the native American community of San Francisco, which he says was one of the larger urban native populations in the United States at the time. “So much of my childhood was influenced by native cosmology and growing up within the community and being dragged to the northwest and south-
west, going to ceremonies and powwows and protests,” he says. “In that sense the character of Jed, the character I play, he’s very, very familiar to me. I actually really felt it a kind of moral responsibility to play a role like this.” Doron, a Hungarian Jew who grew up in smalltown Ukraine, says she relied on Van Camp to help her get the details right. The most enlightening moments for her were spent with Van Camp in Fort Smith, where he told her about the real-life people who inspired the characters in his book. “He could tell you stories for hours and I just soaked them up. We drove around and he’d drive in his wild ways and tell me another story and another story,” says Doron, who notes she tried to bring a “heavy operatic gothic feel” to the tale through dream sequences. “It just made me want to capture the authenticity and specificity of the North and I was relentless in finding the right locations and finding the right set and finding the right crew who understood that.” Unfortunately, logistical issues made it impossible to actually shoot in the Northwest Territories, she says. But she says Sudbury proved to be an excellent substitute. In addition, several crew members were from the North and were able to offer advice on how to keep things authentic, she says. Bratt says it’s that attention to detail that makes The Lesser Blessed so special. “What I loved most was that it was from a uniquely (and) culturally and geographically specific region, in this case from a native perspective,” says Bratt. “But it was raw and authentic and funny and really captured the essence of what it is to be a teenager who feels like an outsider longing to belong, longing to be a part of something.” The Lesser Blessed opens in Toronto on Friday and heads to Montreal, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Edmonton on June 7.
Cinema’s colorful wildlife on view at Cannes Film Festival The three-hour coming-of-age tale, by Tunisian-born director Abdellatif Kechiche, emerged as a landmark film not for its lengthy, graphic sex scenes, but for its tender intimacy. It won the Palme on the same day thousands marched in Paris protesting France’s recent legalization of gay marriage. The global stage of Cannes immediately catapults Kechiche to greater international renown, inducting him into the prestigious group of Palme d’Or winners, from Francis Ford Cop-
pola to Terrence Malick. But this year’s festival boasted many breakout stars, including the two daring actresses of Life of Adele, Adele Exarchopoulos and Lea Seydoux, who, in a twist, also shared in the Palme d’Or. As a bitter, sarcastic 1960s folk singer in Llewyn Davis, newcomer Oscar Isaac also shined in Cannes’ spotlight. Familiar faces turned in some of their best work including Berenice Bejo, as a single mother juggling a new man and an old one in Asghar Farhadi’s shifting domestic drama The Past;
Kristin Stewart Thomas, as Lady Macbeth meets Donatella Versace in the stylish Bangkok noir Only God Forgives; and Bruce Dern, as a gruff, aging father in Alexander Payne’s black-andwhite Midwest road trip Nebraska. Screenings at Cannes begin with the festival intro of red steps ascending from the sea up to the heavens, but for the first half of Cannes, it felt as though the festival was stuck underwater. Constant rains dampened the French Riviera atmosphere in the early days, and the films — though full of intriguing entries — didn’t quite catch until the Coens
premiered their melancholy story of a frustrated artist passed over by history. Reality also threatened to overshadow the movies. On the same night as the premiere of Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring, a film about Los Angeles teenagers who rob the houses of celebrities, news broke that $1 million worth of jewelry had been stolen in a Cannes hotel. Never mind that its value turned out to be significantly less: The world had already conjured cinematic images of Cary Grant nimbly tiptoeing on Riviera rooftops. Hollywood’s noisiest intruder was Catch-
ing Fire, the “Hunger Games” sequel that used Cannes’ platform to stir up worldwide fervour for the next installment of the Jennifer Lawrence blockbuster. American films — including those by the Coens, Payne, Jarmusch, Soderbergh and Gray — were among some of the best entries at the festival. Inside Llewyn Davis, Nebraska and perhaps the Ellis Island melodrama The Immigrant will likely be players in this fall’s Oscar season. Soderbergh’s Behind the Candelabra marks the director’s final film, at least for a time, as he’s withdrawing from filmmaking. www.carnivalcinemas.net 5402-47 St. Red Deer MOVIE LINE 346-1300
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CANNES, France — “Look at these people, this wildlife.” As the partying journalist of Paolo Sorrentino’s The Great Beauty, Toni Servillo was surveying Rome’s colorful nightlife, but he might as well have been contemplating the Cannes Film Festival. The 66th edition of the Cote d’Azur extravaganza drew to a close Sunday, awarding the sensual, heartbreaking lesbian romance Blue is the Warmest Color: The Life of Adele the festival’s top honour, the Palme d’Or. The Cannes Film Festivale is a 12-day circus of perpetual red-carpet flashbulbs, beachside soirees and, yes, a feast of some of the finest, wildest movies the world has to offer. The most exotic creatures weren’t the highheeled ones parading the Croisette, they were the ones gracing Cannes’ pristine movie screens. This year, the festival was a particularly captivating coterie of rare birds. There was Tilda Swinton as a whitehaired, centuries-old vampire (Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive); Joaquin Phoenix as a 1920s pimp, sticking out his jaw like Marlon Brando (James Gray’s The Immigrant); a sequincovered Michael Douglas as Liberace (Steven Soderbergh’s Behind the Candelabra); a battered and bloodied, but still cool Ryan Gosling (Nicolas Winding Refn’s Only God Forgives); and the disabled but acrobatic dancer Souleymane Deme (Mahamat-Saleh Harouns Grigris). There was literal wildlife, too, including a cat named Hercules (the Coen brothers’ Inside Llewyn Davis), a vanishing giraffe (The Great Beauty) and an unfortunate pooch caught up in Mexico’s brutal drug war (Amat Escalante’s Heli). Cannes, alas, is a dog eat dog world. A strong, deep slate of films in competition left some mystery before Steven Spielberg’s jury named The Life of Adele tops of the festival.
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