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HOMELESSNESS

Programs making progress: report BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Community programs are making progress in curbing homelessness in Red Deer. On Tuesday, the city released the annual Report to the Community: Homelessness and Affordable Housing Initiatives 2012-2013. According to the report, 127 new individuals were housed, 161 individuals received housing supports and 35 youth were assisted from April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Mayor Morris Flewwelling said the community programs have been able to make some progress in the last five years but there is work ahead with a housing crunch on the horizon. “We’re already seeing vacancy rates drop and rent prices go up,” said Flewwelling. “All of that exacerbates the problem with those who are hard to house or don’t have the money for the housing.” Flewwelling said there’s a constant supply of people who are in emergency need of housing, including those who have been evicted or cannot make rent. He said for every homeless person in Red Deer, there are another 10 people who are at risk of being homeless. A point-in-time homeless count in October 2012 gave a snapshot of Red Deer’s homeless. Figures from the count showed that 279 people were homeless that night. “It is a very dynamic situation where as you fish people out of the homelessness river, there are people falling in upstream,” said Flewwelling. “You can deal with it but it is unlikely you reach a point where everybody is adequately and appropriately housed.”

River of light Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Al Van Havere moves one of 500 rain barrels as he and other volunteers from the Optimist Club of Red Deer work to prepare the illuminated barrels for Creatmosphere’s River of Light event June 30th in Red Deer. The floating light installation is a Centennial project. BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Former U.S. president George H. W. Bush had his “thousand points of light.” Red Deer will soon have more than 400 rain barrels of light — floating down the Red Deer River. Preparations are underway for Red Deer’s centennial celebrations at the end of the month. A big part of the festivities will involve light and water as public art instalments, envisioned by U.K.-based Creatmosphere. The London company of light artists made trees appear to breathe for the 2010 London Olympics and created a light show on the Thames River in 2008. Creatmosphere also sent glowing spheres down the Bow River in 2010 for Calgary’s Bow River Flow Festival. Founder Laurent Louyer believes it was this Calgary spectacle that drew his company’s work to the attention of the Red Deer Centennial Committee, who wanted a river-

based theme for local festivities. Louyer said the plan here is to create a large instalment with sound effects and video out of 120 linked, lit-up rain barrels at Bower Ponds, from June 26 to 30. More than 400 barrels are also being installed with battery-operated lights that change colours. They will float down the Red Deer River to be viewed by the public en route from Fort Normandeau to Three Mile Bend from 10:30 p.m. on June 30 (to after midnight). Louyer, who also plans to create a sound installation at the Kiwanis Picnic Park’s historic log channel at Bower Ponds and light up Red Deer’s water tower from June 27 to 30, believes the point is to make local residents more aware of the impact of water in their lives. More specifically, he wants people to think about the importance of the Red Deer River. “They can look at the river from different angles,” said Louyer, who found the water body’s history as a

transportation route, logging channel, source of drinking water and now recreation “fascinating.” So far, the project has been smooth going. Louyer’s only worry is how fast the river will flow on June 30. The more snow melts in the mountains, the faster and higher will be the Red Deer River. He isn’t concerned about rain, saying, “I’m from London. I’m used to it.” Rick Preece and other members of the Optimist Club of Red Deer were on hand on Tuesday to tackle the big job of installing battery-operated lights inside the tops of the large plastic rain barrels. Preece was also tightening plugs so they would float down the river. Once the celebrations are over, the rain barrels can be purchased for $70 from the centennial office and used to water and light up gardens across the city. (The lights operate on rechargeable batteries).

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Brewers foaming over provincial beer tax system BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR One of the co-owners of Red Deer’s Drummond Brewing Company says the province’s beer tax system is driving brewers out of Alberta. “I’m just livid,” said Kevin Wood. “I’m ready to pack it up and move. At this point it doesn’t make any sense to operate here.” In Alberta, small brewers pay less tax per litre of beer sold than do their bigger competitors. But this incentive, which was introduced 11 years ago to promote the development and growth of new breweries, is available whether the producer operates in Alberta or elsewhere. “Right now, under the small brewer program, 51 per cent of it goes to breweries outside of Alberta,” said Wood, who owns Drummond with Cody Geddes-Backman. That means Alberta is sacrificing tax revenues to support out-of-province and out-of-country businesses, said Wood, and non-Alberta brewers have an incentive to ship and even dump their product here. “We have the worst beer trade deficit in all of Canada, except for Prince Edward Island,” said Wood, pointing out that only 42 per cent of the beer consumed in this province is actually produced here.

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Drummond Brewing employee Antonio Rodriguez works on the can filling line at the brew pub in Red Deer Tuesday. “We have 33 breweries from Quebec selling here, collecting the small brewers’ markup.” Meanwhile, Alberta brewers like Drummond are unable to sell into the Quebec market.

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“It has to be brewed in Quebec, or in New Brunswick,” said Wood. Other provinces also restrict the entry of Alberta-made beers, in the interest of supporting their brewing industries. Wood cited Saskatchewan as an

example. “They carry 300 beers; we carry 3,600. “They don’t want to carry anything unless it’s produced domestic or it’s from one of the major breweries, because they get full tax on that.” The situation isn’t much better in Ontario. “If I want to sell through The Beer Store (in Ontario), which is owned by Molson, Labatt and Sleeman, I can pay them $52,000 to get one shelf space for one SKU (stock-keeping unit) as a small brewer.” The large number of brewers selling into Alberta is even crowding producers here out of the distribution warehouses maintained on behalf of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, said Wood. “We have 282 other breweries that have shelf space and cooling refrigeration that we don’t.” The situation is discouraging small Alberta breweries from expanding here, and has even forced some out of business, he said. “There would be an advantage for me to open in British Columbia, where I would get automatic shelf space on all the government-run liquor stores, and I would still have all of my Alberta production.”

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TD Economics says it continues to expect global economic growth will pick up in the second half of this year, even though the first months of 2013 have been softer than anticipated. B1

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Red Deer Public Library has new CEO A page is being turned at the Red Deer Public Library with its first change at the top in a quarter century. Starting in August, Christina Wilson will become the library’s chief executive officer. She is replacing current director Dean Frey, who is retiring at the end of June after 24 years in the job. Most recently, Wilson has directed the library in Beaumont in an interim capacity. She is a former associate director with the Lethbridge Public Library and has previously served as the Alberta Library’s emerging technologies librarian. The library board engaged in an eight-month search to find Frey’s replacement. Board chair Duncan Anderson said Wilson’s technology background will serve the Red Deer Public Library well in an increasingly digital age. She has also won a national award for her work “taking the library out into the public,” something Anderson said Red Deerians will notice as she comes on board. “Her involvement in the community will serve her very well because a very big thrust of libraries as they emerge into a new form is to create those relationships and connections within the community and to be involved not just inside the four walls but in the community as much as we can be,” said Anderson.

Speeder told police he washed the car, needed to dry it off Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

BLACK DIAMOND — He was drying off his freshly washed car. That’s what the Alberta man told Mounties when they stopped him doing 180 kilometres per hour south on Hwy 22 south of Black Diamond, Alta. The driver, a 67-year-old who lives in the area, was in court Monday. RCMP say the judge fined the man $800 and suspended him from driving for 45 days.

Bernice Storlie, right, has created over 5,300 stuffed teddy bears and thought it was about time she hold a teddy bear picnic for them. Lucky for her, she has a number of friends who can help her out. Laughing and living, the Gaetz Avenue Red Hatters were more than happy to lend a hand and help Storlie celebrate with her bears. ‘Teddy bears have to picnic and we have to eat,’ they said, ‘so it was only natural to put the two things together.’ The Red Hatters meet every Friday for coffee and celebrate birthdays whenever the occur.

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HOUSING: Various programs available The city, however, has developed EveryOne’s Home: Red Deer’s Five Year Plan Towards Ending Homelessness, from which the report originated. Various programs operated by the Central Alberta Safe Harbour Society, the Red Deer Native Friendship Society, the Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre, Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society and the Canadian Mental Health Association are doing their part to provide housing and supports. Funding was allocated through the Outreach and Support Services Initiative provincial grant ($2,749,167) and through the Homelessness Partnering federal grant ($479,118). Rose Hatfield, program manager at the Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre, said the number of youth assessing the services is consistent with previous years. The centre operates a youth program for the recently homeless or those at risk for being homeless. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

TAX: Pressing for change Drummond and other breweries have been pressing the province for change — mostly recently as an 11-company group operating as the Alberta Small Brewers Association. But despite promises of change by Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk, the old system remains. “I’ve pretty much completely given up on my government,” said Wood, who has discussed the issue with 26 MLAs. Lukaszuk told the Advocate that the issue is a sensitive one. “Everybody is lobbying for change but everybody is lobbying for different change,” he said, explaining that depending on their size, Alberta breweries are calling for different thresholds for the incentive to kick in. Some want it available only to Alberta companies,

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On Tuesday, the city released the annual ‘Report to the Community: Homelessness and Affordable Housing Initiatives 2012-2013.’ others think it should apply to Canadian breweries and others want it eliminated completely, said Lukaszuk. Another concern is how modifications to Alberta’s beer tax systems will be received in other jurisdictions. “We have to make sure that those changes are not such that they’re positive domestically in Alberta but punitive outside of Alberta,” said Lukaszuk. Otherwise, he said, there’s a risk that Albertamade beer and other liquor products that are sold into other markets could be subject to retaliatory restrictions. “In all other markets in Canada, government decides what products get sold and in what volume.” Lukaszuk said he’s written to his counterparts in other provinces so that he can gauge the repercussions of any action the Alberta government might take. Wood doesn’t think retaliation should be a concern. “Big Rock (Brewery) is the only (Alberta-based) brewery that currently exports into other provinces, and they don’t receive a small brewer markup in any

TONIGHT

LIGHT: More volunteers needed More volunteers are needed to help prepare the barrels, said Janice Shimek, a member of the centennial committee. “We need from eight to 10 volunteers daily, from now until June 30.” Anyone who can lend a hand should call the centennial office at 403-340-2013. More information about the River of Light project can be found at www.riveroflight.org. More details about Red Deer’s centennial celebrations can be found at www.reddeer2013.ca. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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other jurisdiction.” Lukaszuk said he’s reluctant to place a timeline on when changes might be implemented, but is optimisitc a resolution can occur by year’s end. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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AHS reverses care cuts BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services has reversed several decisions affecting palliative, home care and continuing care. It said Tuesday that it won’t cancel home care contracts with three Edmonton-based supportive living co-operatives. AHS says that’s because it recognizes the unique, specialized care the three — Abbey Road Housing Co-operative, Artspace Housing Co-operative and Creekside Support Services — provide. As well, the “first available bed” policy which required continuing care residents to accept a placement within 100 kilometres of their home has also been withdrawn, effective immediately. AHS has also reached an agreement with 13 home care providers to provide care and support to Calgary and Edmonton clients as home care services expand. The changes come almost a week after Health Minister Fred Horne fired the entire AHS board over its refusal to cancel $3.2 million in bonuses for health executives and appointed Janet Davidson as an administrator. Dr. Chris Eagle, president and CEO of AHS, says the agency has acted quickly to ensure patient care is not compromised.

“After consulting with Ms. Davidson, we agree on the need to tackle both the policy change and how we arrived at that policy,” Eagle said in a news release. “It’s the right time to reflect on whether the changes we’re making are what’s best for residents and how we can more effectively engage the community in general, and seniors in particular.” Horne said the changes will maintain a quality of life Albertans deserve. “We want our seniors to age alongside the ones they love. Decisions about continuing care placement must start with supporting seniors as close to home as possible, and doing all we can to keep couples together,” he said in a news release. Reaction from opposition parties were mostly positive. NDP health critic Dave Eggen credits the reversal of the decision on the Edmonton co-operatives to the hard work and advocacy of the residents and boards of the groups. “The PCs can’t be trusted to provide the health care that Albertans need, but today’s reversal shows this government can count on Albertans to call them out on their broken promises and mismanagement of Alberta’s health care. “These co-ops have proven that non-profit models provide a high quality of care at a fraction of the cost that big corporate home care providers are prepared

to offer.” But Alberta Liberal Leader Raj Sherman said what was announced Tuesday is insufficient. “The reality of the situation is that this is nothing more than a ruse. The Redford Conservatives are still moving ahead with their policy of corporatizing home care by granting $371 million in contracts to Ontario-based private for-profit corporate providers,” Sherman said in a news release. “Thousands of elderly and disabled Albertans will still have the quality of their home care impacted as non-profit providers are shunted aside in favour of corporate providers. “Any corporation’s primary duty is to maximize return for their shareholders. Inevitably, the pressure to make a profit will lead to lower wages and benefits for caregivers, higher turnover, and a lower quality of care.” Wildrose health critic Heather Forsyth called the moves a good first step to ensure the quality of care for patients won’t be immediately impacted. “Ultimately, the decision to centralize home care providers means less choice and less quality of care for patients who have a very personal relationship with their caregivers,” Forsyth said. “This should be a message for those throughout the health care community that if we come together as Albertans we can push the government to reverse decisions that will harm patient care.”

Clearwater County residents Chambers makes appearance form taxpayers association court from Calgary A group of Clearwater County residents have formed a taxpayer association to promote municipal fiscal responsibility and transparency. The Clearwater County Taxpayers Association was officially formed on Thursday and plans to begin holding monthly meetings and publish a newsletter to highlight civic issues in the sprawling rural municipality surrounding Rocky Mountain House. Association president Marianne Cole sees the group as acting as a watchdog, similar to the role opposition parties play on the provincial and federal scenes. “There’s some degree of accountability, whereas in municipal government councillors are elected. There’s nobody really there watching. They have basically free rein — of course until the next election, and then their actions come into play.” Cole said with municipal politicians about to be elected to four-year terms for the first time, residents will have a longer wait to make their feelings known through the ballot box. About 30 people turned out to the organizational meeting and fiscal responsibility ranked tops as an issue. “A lot of people are concerned with the everincreasing taxes here,” she said. The county’s operating budget increased 15.8 per cent this year, a much bigger increase than most municipalities, she said. The $3.6-million cost of a fire hall in Nordegg has also raised eyebrows. Transparency was the second big issue for association members. Cole said the county falls short in making its budgets and other financial details readily available online as do many municipalities. The association is really an offshoot of Clearwater Rural Roots, a group formed in 2010 because of concerns that a then draft Municipal Development Plan did not go far enough to protect agriculture. Some changes were made to the plan and active membership in Rural Roots dwindled to a core of a half dozen people, including Cole, a retired teacher who lives near Leslieville. Cole understands some on council may not welcome the group’s scrutiny, but she said they do not intend to take a confrontational approach.

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CFIA suspends licence of Edmonton’s Aliya’s Foods Ltd. over inspection rules EDMONTON — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the licence of an Edmonton business over non-compliance of meat inspection regulations. The business, Aliya’s Foods Ltd., took effect on Monday. Aliya’s Foods Ltd. is a ready-to-eat red meat and poultry establishment. The agency says Aliya’s Foods Ltd. has failed to document and address product cooling issues during preshipment review, and failed to address allergen control issues. No product has been recalled, but the CFIA says it will take action if any potentially contaminated product be identified. The federal agency says Aliya’s Foods Ltd. will not be able to resume operations until the company has put in place corrective actions and those actions must be approved by the CFIA.

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BY ADVOCATE STAFF A fugitive wanted in connection with a home invasion near Sylvan Lake made her first court appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday, via closed-circuit TV from the Calgary Remand Centre. Ashley Chambers, 23, was sought by Sylvan Lake RCMP in connection with an incident at the home of a well-known businessman on June 3. Chambers turned herself in on Sunday to RCMP in Airdrie. She has been charged with nine offences, including armed robbery; unlawful confinement of two people; using a firearm to commit an indictable offence; break and enter of a dwelling; pointing a firearm at a woman in the house; unlawful possession of a loaded, restricted firearm; and three breaches of release conditions arising from older charges. Sylvan Lake allege that she and Andrew Waunch, 24, entered the home located just outside of the Town of Sylvan Lake and demanded property from the occupants. Waunch has remained in custody since his arrest on June 10 in connection with that incident as well as other allegations, including two separate carjackings. Waunch made his first court appearance on Friday and is scheduled back in court on June 28. Chambers is due back in court on the same day for a bail hearing and to enter pleas on the charges she faces.

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However, the time is right for a group of this kind, with municipal elections set for October, she said. Reeve Pat Alexander is skeptical of the need for the association. “I didn’t know that we were that bad,” he quipped. “We have a good council and we try to be very transparent,” he added, noting a pair of open houses are scheduled for today and Thursday for residents to discuss local issues with council. Taxes are going up but so are the demands for services, he said. But ratepayers should understand that almost 90 per cent of the tax burden is carried by industry in the municipality. Farmland contributes only about one per cent. “We try to spend our ratepayers’ dollars very efficiently.” Alexander said it’s difficult to say if the association and council can work together. “Judging from the past, they’re more negative, looking for ways to discredit council more than work with council. “(But) we’ll work with anybody. We have lots of partners.” County chief administrative officer Ron Leaf said citizens have every right to form these kinds of groups. “From an administrative standpoint, we will respond to them the same way we did to any ratepayer who has questions with regard to budget process, county decisions or council decisions.” Leaf said making budget comparisons is not always straightforward. While county costs and budgets have gone up, most of it has been driven by industry and its transportation requirements and by provincial government funding cutbacks. The last budget was boosted by council’s decision to accelerate road projects to take advantage of lower asphalt costs. “We basically saved in excess of two and a half million dollars.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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When green puts us in the red ELECTRIC CARS MAY BE GREEN, BUT THEY PROVIDE LITTLE GREEN FOR GOVERNMENT Kudos to the Red Deer Lodge and Conference Centre for installing a recharging station, so that hotel guests can boost their electric cars for free. Electric car owners can also tank up for free at the Red Deer Peavey Mart. The trend toward electric cars is definitely at the thin edge of the wedge in AlGREG berta, wedded as we are to our NEIMAN pickup trucks. But if the offer of another 300 km or so of free fuel can attract them a little more business, more power (pardon the pun) to them. Right now, electric cars only comprise about .2 per cent of the total Canadian vehicle fleet. But when that figure rises to significant degree, expect a little pushback. Here’s the rub: electric car owners pay no fuel taxes. And as regular gasburning vehicles get more and more efficient, provincial and federal revenues on fuel taxes per kilometre driv-

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en have been steadily dropping. Alberta raised $760 million in the 2010-2011 fiscal year from fuel taxes, which sit at 9 cents a litre for gasoline. The federal tax is 10 cents, plus GST, for a total of 20 cents a litre of the pump price of gas in our province. That’s the lowest in Canada, except for the Yukon. The revenue does not go specifically toward roads or transportation infrastructure. All our revenue goes into the general pot, and budget considerations are made out of that pot. Besides, total the provincial transportation budget comes to way more than $760 million a year. But money is money, and the province together with all its municipalities need a lot of it to spend on roads. Sooner or later, people will start asking (erroneously) why electric car owners should get to use the roads “for free.” Government started asking itself that same question a long time ago. We of a certain age can remember the first time the price of gas made us look twice. During the global energy run-up of the 1970s and ’80s, a fad grew in Red Deer to convert gas cars to propane, which was much cheaper, and on which there was no fuel tax. The response was quick enough; there’s a fuel tax now on propane and if you use

that fuel for other uses, you can apply for a rebate. Good luck to all you barbecue owners, now that it’s grill season. In the U.S., the State of Virginia charges electric car owners $64 a year in lieu of fuel taxes. Washington State charges $100. Arizona Senator Steve Farley wants to impose a one-cent-permile levy on electric cars that travel state highways. It’s never been easy being green. If you drive an electric car because of concerns over emissions, there’s also the knowledge that our electricity is overwhelmingly coal-generated. Dirty oil, you say? Dirty power, too. More green power gets added to the grid every year, and technologies are improving all the time to solve the problem of storing large amounts of potential energy, to smooth the peaks and valleys of solar and wind power. But for the foreseeable future, the more efficient your car, the better for the environment and your pocket, but the worse for the provincial budget. It takes a certain nerve to suggest fixes that would be a disincentive to a more efficient road fleet. But sooner or later, someone in every province is going to do it. One gambit has been to discourage gas guzzlers even more. P.E.I., Manitoba, Saskatchewan and B.C. (along with the cities of Victoria and Vancouver)

all charge an extra carbon tax on fuel. This certainly makes the (apparent) payback faster on a more efficient vehicle, but it doesn’t solve the revenue problems of the governments involved. Others have suggested killing fuel taxes altogether and making all roads toll roads, so that highway building and upkeep can truly be pay-as-you-go. That could work for municipalities, too, which spend hugely on infrastructure for streets, roads and bridges, but get barely a whiff of fuel taxes. For myself, I’m willing to pay a nominal annual fee to ride my bike, on top of whatever fuel taxes or road tolls I might pay for the family car. Riding already saves me the price a new bike every couple of years. But that would have to come with a paid-up guarantee of full — and safe — passage, free of harassment from drivers. If every bike carried a road tax, it might encourage more cycle commuting, because people make greater use of things they’ve already paid for. I’d want to get my money’s worth. But this is the thin edge of the trend. There’s time to consider the fairest way to build and maintain good roads, no matter how we use them. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

Alberta Health Services’ train wreck HOW COULD SENIOR EXECUTIVES QUALIFY FOR PERFORMANCE BONUSES EVEN AS AHS FAILED TO MEET ANY OF ITS OWN TARGETS? BY ROBERT GERST SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Last week, Alberta Health and Wellness Minister Fred Horne fired the Board of Alberta Health Services (AHS), including the newly-appointed chair and presumed saviour of the system, Stephen Lockwood. The straw that broke the camel’s back this time (last time it was cookies) was pay-at-risk compensation payments to executives. Pay-at-risk is the new politically-correct term for performance bonuses. It’s used so politicians don’t have to use the word ‘bonus’ in front of taxpayers. The board wanted to pay the bonuses because AHS managers had met their performance targets. The minister, however, wanted the board to reconsider the bonuses because he considered them out of step with: the economic times, the large provincial deficit and, most importantly, the expectations of Albertans. It’s this last point that is most telling. Lockwood argues that making decisions on the basis of Albertan’s expectations amounts to political interference. Politics, he says, will doom Alberta to an unsustainable and poor performing system. The decision was undoubtedly politically motivated but Lockwood is still wrong. He is wrong because, besides being voters, Albertans are also customers of AHS. And the customer isn’t happy. When customers can’t get timely access to health-care service, it’s fair to say the customer is being screwed. And they can’t complain to AHS because nobody’s listening and few at the top could care less (I’ll prove this shortly). Besides, AHS and the number crunchers at the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) are far too busy pumping out phoney customer satisfaction surveys to convince the public that everything is spiffy thank you very much. The minister may be playing politics, but at least he’s hearing the voice of the customer. Reducing wait times has been the priority for the department for close to a decade, and for AHS since its existence. But there has been no progress on reducing wait times (despite press releases claiming the opposite). None. No business, and no board, deserves to survive having demonstrated such a complete inability to satisfy customer requirements (or meet any of its other performance goals). This raises an important question. How is it that senior executives at AHS

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could qualify for bonuses in meeting their performance targets, even as AHS itself fails to meet any of its own? To understand this is to understand the con game of pay-at-risk. Here’s how it works: Executives know they get a bonus for meeting some measurable performance target. So they set a performance target they know they can make. If this performance target is important to customers, so much the better. But the important selection criteria for a pay at risk performance target is whatever stands the best chance of lining your pocket. And who approves this executive entitlement scheme? The board. For example, Lockwood made much of the fact that AHS under-spent its budget by $100 million last year. This

has been offered as one reason why executives have earned their performance bonuses. But what are we rewarding here? If I know I receive a bonus for under-spending my budget, the rational course of action is to put more money in my budget than I will need. And delaying or otherwise sabotaging important projects that negatively impact my budget, such as opening a new hospital or improving access, will also yield personal performance rewards. Pay at risk or pay for performance only produces endless organizational game playing conducted at the expense of customers. This destructive game playing at AHS was highlighted in The Decline of Health Services in Alberta, published

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Harper lauds G8 stance on Syria BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ENNISKILLEN — The Group of Eight stopped short of calling for the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad in its final statement on Tuesday, but called for a swift end to the bloody civil war and urgent peace talks to stop the country from spiralling further into chaos. Despite the lack of consensus among the G8 around the fate of Assad, as well as the use of chemical weapons by his regime, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the outcome was better than he expected. On the eve of the summit, Harper characterized the group as “G7 plus one” — the outlier being Russian President Vladimir Putin — when it came to Syria. Russia is the only member of the G8 that supports the Assad government. But the prime minister struck a more conciliatory tone Tuesday at the end of the two-day Northern Ireland summit hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron. “We have a very different outcome here and a much better outcome than I thought we were going to have,” Harper said. “We don’t have, as I said, G7 plus one. We have a

genuine G8 statement.” Indeed, both sides seem to recognize the two-year crisis is at a critical point. Tensions have escalated in the last week since the United States announced it would supply weapons and ammunition to the Syrian opposition after it found proof the Assad regime attacked its foes with chemical weapons, including the nerve agent sarin. Russia — one of four G8 members with a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council — has been highly critical of the U.S. move to arm the rebels. The Russians have also scoffed at U.S. claims about the use of chemical weapons, saying they’re based on flimsy evidence. The G8 statement suggests the group remains split. The Russians still flat out refuse to acknowledge that the Syrian regime attacked its foes with chemical weapons. The United States, meanwhile, maintains it has proof Assad’s forces carried out such attacks. The rest of the G8 is split over whether the U.S. should arm the Syrian rebels, but generally sides with the American position that Assad must go. The final G8 statement on Syria sought the middle ground. It condemned any use of chemical weapons without admitting any attacks actually happened.

“We condemn any use of chemical weapons in Syria and call on all parties to the conflict to allow access to the UN investigating team mandated by the UN Secretary General ... in order to conduct an objective investigation into reports of use of chemical weapons,” the statement said. It also called for some sort of transitional government, without explicitly calling for Assad’s ouster. “We remain committed to achieving a political solution to the crisis based on a vision for a united, inclusive and democratic Syria,” the statement said. The G8 also called for immediate talks — “fully representative of the Syrian people” — aimed at quelling the violence that has now raged for more than two years. The statement cannot be interpreted to mean the G8 would support Assad staying in power, Harper said. “It is very clear that what the Russians have moved towards, what all of us have said, is that we now want to see a transition in Syria,” he said. “And I think it’s spelled out very clearly, a transition to a government that is broadly representative. I don’t think that can be interpreted in any way, shape or form as support for the current regime as it us. So I think this was a very significant move on the part of Mr. Putin and the Russians.”

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Canada’s eavesdropping agency helped spy on G20, documents suggest OTTAWA — Leaked documents suggest Canada helped the United States and Britain spy on participants at the London G20 summit four years ago. Britain’s Guardian newspaper says spies monitored the computers and intercepted the phone calls of foreign politicians and officials at two G20 meetings in London in 2009. The paper says the effort included penetration of delegates’ BlackBerry smartphones to monitor their email messages and calls. The Guardian published PowerPoint slides describing the operation, including one featuring the emblem of the Communications Security Establishment, Canada’s electronic eavesdropping agency. It appears alongside the logos of key allies — the U.S. National Security agency and Britain’s Government Communications Headquarters — along with an icon labelled Joint Apps. The documents were leaked to the Guardian by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

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Ottawa raising offshore liability cap to $1B in Arctic, Atlantic waters BY THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX — The Canadian government is planning to introduce new rules to make drilling and production companies more accountable in the event of offshore spills. Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver, speaking at a news conference Tuesday in Halifax, said Ottawa will introduce legislation this fall to raise the liability cap for companies operating in Atlantic Canada’s offshore to $1 billion, up from the current $30 million. The liability cap in the Arctic would also increase to $1 billion from the current $40 million, he said. “This means companies would bear up to $1 billion of responsibility for spill cleanup costs and compensation for damages whether or not they are at fault,” said Oliver. He said the move is aimed at aligning Canada’s rules with countries such as Norway, Denmark, the United States and the United Kingdom. The changes would also be put in place in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador to make the so-called polluter-pays principle explicit in provincial legislation later this year. Oliver said companies are currently responsible only for cleanup costs and damages with measurable economic value. He said the changes would include so-called non-use value such as damage to the environment in liability calculations. “This will provide an additional basis for government to pursue operators and to recoup financial compensation for damages to coastlines, habitats and species.”

The minister said companies are required to prove to regulators that they have the financial ability to meet their liability. The current minimum requirement of proof is between $250 million and $500 million, something Oliver said would be increased to $1 billion. He said the deposits regulatory boards require, which haven’t changed since the 1980s, would also be boosted from $30 million to $100 million or companies would be allowed to pool their resources to make sure a $250-million industry fund would be available in the event of a spill. Changes aimed at increasing transparency would permit the public release of emergency plans, safety plans and environmental effects monitoring reports through provincial offshore regulatory boards. The boards would also be given the authority to levy yetto-be-determined fines. Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter said the changes would ensure safer operation in his province’s offshore. “With the great potential in our offshore comes some risk,” he said. “The changes announced today help reduce that risk and make companies more accountable for their actions.” Gretchen Fitzgerald, director of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of the Sierra Club of Canada, said while an improvement, the new liability cap doesn’t go far enough. Fitzgerald said there should be no limits on liability when there’s a spill. “If you want to go out there and play in the offshore, it’s a high-stakes game,” said Fitgerald. “These are some of the richest companies in the world and they should be able to pay.”

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OTTAWA — In the midst of a raging scandal over the abuse of taxpayers’ money by senators, the Senate has hired two speakers to help denizens of the maligned upper chamber feel better about themselves. All senators, their staff and Senate employees have been invited to attend talks by communications consultant Barry McLoughlin and motivational speaker Marc-Andre Morel. According to an email sent out Tuesday morning by the Senate clerk’s office, the pair will talk about “the enduring value of the Senate and help bring a little perspective to the current situation.” The subject line of the email invitation tells recipients that “the Senate values you and the work you do — come find out why.” The talks are scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. (ET) — when the Senate is supposed to be sitting. It was not immediately clear how much the Senate is paying for the speakers but it appears the decision was made by Senate clerk Gary O’Brien. Marjory LeBreton, government leader in the Senate, said the idea was discussed in principle at a meeting of the internal economy committee’s steering committee. But it was never approved by members of the committee. “I was shocked when I saw that (email invitation),” LeBreton said outside the Senate chamber. “I would strongly suggest that the administration cancel any plans they have for motivational speakers.”

Senate committee calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on harassment within RCMP OTTAWA — A Senate committee recommends the RCMP amend its code of conduct to explicity define and prohibit harassment. Currently the behaviour is dealt with under the umbrella of disgraceful conduct. In a newly tabled report, the senators say spelling out the prohibition in direct language would avoid ambiguity. Several RCMP officers have complained of abusive behaviour and intimidation since Cpl. Catherine Galliford went public in 2011 with allegations of harassment.

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Obama suggesting Bernanke will leave Fed WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has given the clearest signal yet that Chairman Ben Bernanke will likely leave the Federal Reserve when his term ends in January. During an interview with PBS’ Charlie Rose that aired Monday, Obama said Bernanke has “already stayed a lot longer than he wanted or he was supposed to.” Obama also said Bernanke has done “an outstanding job.” Obama’s comments came in response to a question that touched on whether he would reappoint Bernanke to a third four-year term. Bernanke is widely expected to make this his last term. Janet Yellen, the Fed’s vice-chair, is considered a frontrunner to succeed Bernanke.

Verizon looking at Canada TORONTO — Big U.S. carrier Verizon said Tuesday that it’s in the very early stages of sizing up the potential of entering Canada’s wireless market. But Verizon was noncommittal, saying it’s always looking at opportunities and Canada is just one of them. Verizon’s chief financial officer, Fran Shammo, said the company has held exploratory talks in recent weeks with the Dutch owner of Wind Mobile, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Shammo told the Journal that there could be regulatory complications. Ottawa has lifted foreign ownership restrictions on small wireless carriers with 10 per cent or less share of the market. Industry Minister Christian Paradis said recently that the federal government is committed to having at least four wireless carriers competing in each region of the country. — The Canadian Press and The Associated Press

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TD forecasts economic upswing EXPECTS GLOBAL GROWTH TO PICK UP FOLLOWING SLOW START TO 2013 BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — TD Economics says it continues to expect global economic growth will pick up in the second half of this year, even though the first months of 2013 have been softer than anticipated. The bank’s economists say in a quarterly assessment of global trends that the world economy will expand 2.9 per cent this year and 3.6 per cent in 2014. TD bases the assessment partly on expected improvements in the United States, which has the world’s largest economy. It estimates the U.S. annual growth this year will be 1.9 per cent, rising to 2.8 per

cent in 2014. It says Canada will benefit from its largest trading partner’s renewed strength but estimates Canadian growth will lag the U.S. in both years, growing by 1.7 per cent in 2013 and 2.4 per cent in 2014. “The US economy has shown true grit, supported by its resilient consumers in a tough environment of tax hikes and uncooperative global growth,” the TD report says. “In turn, the Canadian economy is making reassuring progress after last year’s growth slump,” it adds. “In line with this, our outlook for Canada remains largely unchanged; characterized by continued moderate growth, an export-

driven acceleration next year, and a domestic economy that chugs along at a more modest pace.” Overall growth in North America, including Mexico, is expected to be two per cent and 2.8 per cent this year and next — slower than in the Asia-Pacific or Latin America regions but faster than in the European Union. In the Asia-Pacific region as a whole, including Australia and Russia, TD is estimating 2013 growth of five per cent this year and 5.2 per cent in 2014. The EU’s overall economy is expected to shrink by 0.4 per cent in 2013 and return to growth next year with an advance of 1.3 per cent.

Cenovus to triple crude moved by rail THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. said Tuesday that it plans to massively increase the amount of oil it ships by rail by the end of 2014 as the fates of contentious pipeline projects remain undecided. The Calgary-based oil company (TSX:CVE) expects to move 30,000 barrels per day by rail by the end of 2014 — triple the 10,000 it’s anticipating by the end of 2013. “We expect that rail capacity will continue to play a growing role in transporting oil, particularly in the event that any of the planned new pipelines or pipeline expansions are delayed or cancelled,” said Don Swystun, the Cenovus executive in charge of marketing, refining and transportation. The railed oil would represent about 10 per cent of Cenovus’ crude volumes. As part of its expanded rail strategy, Cenovus has signed multi-year leases for 800 railcars, Swystun said at the company’s investor day in Calgary. Of those, 500 will be insulated and equipped with heated coils so that they can carry thick oilsands bitumen. Cenovus has those on order and should receive them by late 2014. Shipping oilsands crude in the heated railcars does not affect Cenovus’ costs much, said chief operating officer John Brannan. On one hand, there are some upfront investments in the necessary loading infrastructure. But on the other, the company saves money on diluent — lighter crude or condensates used to make bitumen thin enough to flow through pipelines. The remaining 300 cars, already in Cenovus’ possession, are general purpose cars that can transport light and medium crudes from areas such as the Bakken in Saskatchewan.

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Natalie Leclair of La Cupcakerie holds a plate of her creations.

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There’s nothing like a glazed donut in the morning — unless, of course, you can instead bite into a mochalicious or pistachio créme cupcake. Those are two of the options at La Cupcakerie, which opened recently in the premises of ABC Country Restaurant at 2085 Gaetz Ave. Others include chocolate chip cookie dough, lemoringue, Oreo burst and vanilla bean. “I’m probably up to 16 now,” said owner Natalie Leclair. “I just keep creating things.” The location of Leclair’s business reflects the fact that her parents, Nicole and Charles Leclair, own ABC Country Restaurant. It was in the kitchen there that she

honed her cupcake-baking skills. She works from scratch, without artificial flavours or colours. “They’re all made like Grandma used to make them,” said Leclair. “I don’t use mixers to make my batter. It’s just one of those things — I feel like the texture is so much better if you hand-mix it. “I find you can just taste the difference.” La Cupcakerie offers a couple pre-made selections every day, with customers able to choose from Leclair’s full range of flavours if they order a day in advance. Those options are expanding all the time. “I try to push the envelope,” she said. “I’ve just created a tiramisu cupcake.”

Leclair said reaction to her business has been good. She’s tried to raise public awareness by dropping in at local businesses with surprise deliveries of free cupcakes. Many people are turning to cupcakes as a special treat at parties, weddings and other special occasions, said Leclair. She thinks they’re a nice alternative to a box of donuts. Her next objective is to set up a display case where a variety of cupcakes can be shown. And beyond that? “The big goal is definitely to set up my own location.” Orders at La Cupcakerie can be placed in person, through the business’s Facebook page, or by text at 403-352-2003. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Doing nothing is not an option PETROLEUM PRODUCERS MAKE FINAL PITCH TO NORTHERN GATEWAY PANEL BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TERRACE, B.C. — There is a growing imbalance between oil supply and delivery in Canada and doing nothing is not an option, the lawyer for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers told a federal panel weighing the Northern Gateway project. Keith Bergner told the review panel Tuesday that current pipeline capacity is not sufficient, and producers are finding themselves with product on their hands and no way to ship it to buyers — “shut-in” as it’s known in the industry. “Doing nothing in this current situation is simply not an option,” Bergner told the panel in Terrace, B.C., where the final stage of more than a year of public hearings is underway. Nor is it an option, as some have suggested, to wait for another option, another pipeline, Bergner said. “There’s a great need for this project. The project can proceed in an environmentally responsible man-

ner, with due regard for the interests of aboriginal groups and other public interest concerns,” he said. “The economic consequences of shut-in are simply unacceptable.” The association that represents 90 per cent of the country’s natural gas and oil producers said it has watched with increasing concern as even projects that have received regulatory approval have been delayed. Among them, TransCanada Corp.’s (TSX:TRP) Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S. has met with vehement opposition from environmentalists south of the border, and Kinder Morgan’s impending proposal to expand its Trans Mountain line through B.C. is seeing similar reactions. “The time lost and the failure to proceed with this application would create huge economic costs to Canada, not to producers alone, not to producers in isolation, to Canada,” he said.

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Credit decisions are often irrational PATRICK O’MEARA

EASY MONEY

If you take an economics course at the Donald School of Business you will learn a lot about supply and demand, markets, perfect competition and monopolies. All the theory underlying these concepts assumes that all of us, no matter how well informed, are rational. In other words, we make choices based on searching out information, comparing costs and benefits, and coming to logical, rational con-

clusions about which option maximizes benefits over costs. The problem with all that we know about economics is that we ultimately know we all make irrational decisions. We see this more often than not when we use credit. Behavioural finance, the application of psychology to financial and economic decisions, is a growing field of study that is being applied to the world of personal fi-

nancial decisions. Mental accounting is the notion that people mentally segment assets or accounts based on the intended use. In the realm of personal credit management, people tend to segment (mentally account) different credit accounts based on the purpose or use of the items purchased.

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CREDIT: Cost of borrowing ignored For example, a number of years ago, I had clients that came to see me about a mortgage to fund a new home. They had a growing family and wanted to “move up.” While completing the mortgage application, I discovered that they had two credit cards. One had a low annual rate of 10.9 per cent and the other a much higher regular rate of 19.9 per cent. Both cards had relatively small balances that summed to a combined total of about $2,000. What I could not understand was why they didn’t combine the two balances into one card with a lower interest rate? The answer was simple. One credit card account was used to cover vacation expenses — financed at 19.9 per cent; the other to cover costs for their kids school clothing — financed at 10.9 per cent. Oddly enough, this was my first exposure to behavioral finance and the effects of mental accounting on customers’ financial plans. The customers were segmenting accounts based on their use, ignoring the total cost of borrowing. Of course these customers, and many of their fellow consumers, would agree that it is common sense that combining these balances into one low rate card would save money. But common sense more often than not does not rule our financial choices. Moreover, debts incurred for “enjoyment” (vacations) are usually not paid off as fast as debts incurred for future benefits, such as education. What psychologists refer to as a cognitive bias takes over. To my customers, the importance of the school clothing meant that they were willing to pay a lower interest rate (10.9 per cent) on the cost of funds to pay for the school clothing while sacrificing a higher cost of funds (19.9 per cent) on the less important vacation expenses. The result was that their total cost of borrowing was much higher than it needed to be. Cognitive bias was negatively impacting their ability to meet their overall financial plan. In other words, repayment of the debt that was taken on for pure pleasure — the vacation — was perceived by the customer as having a higher risk, and a greater feeling of guilt for having taken on the debt. The result in most cases is debts related to enjoyment are not paid off as fast as debts incurred for long-term benefits. In this particular case, guilt was compounded by the higher interest rate paid on the card used to pay for the vacation. So what are we as humans to do? Unfortunately, we are not always rational so we cannot depend on using a method comparing costs and benefits. First, we need to accept that we are irrational, and that financial plans are not short-term in nature but rather long-term. Second, avoid the trap of mental accounting by using other lower-cost credit, or even better, cash. Third, build enjoyment into your financial plan by planning to pay for fun things using short-term savings vehicles, such as money market funds and cashable GICs. Finally, remember, you are in control of your financial destiny. Easy Money is written by Patrick O’Meara, an instructor at Red Deer College’s Donald School of Business. He can be contacted at Patrick.O’Meara@rdc. ab.ca.

PIPELINE: Oil production expected to grow The project proposed by Calgarybased Enbridge (TSX:ENB) would see a 1,200-kilometre pipeline carrying 550,000 barrels of heavy oil a day from Bruderheim, near Edmonton, to a tanker port in Kitimat, on the north coast of B.C., for shipment to the lucrative markets of Asia. A twin line would carry condensate, for diluting heavy bitumen, east to Alberta. The $6-billion development would allow land-locked Alberta to expand its customer base beyond the United States, where the industry argues it is forced to sell oil for up to $8 less per barrel because it has no competing buyers. Bernette Ho, the lawyer for Enbridge’s funding partners Nexen, Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE), Inpex Canada, Suncor Energy and Total E&P Canada, dismissed the assertion from opponents such as ForestEthics and the Alberta Federation of Labour that commercial support for the pipeline is questionable. “It is clear that the funding participants are not taking their commitment to the project lightly,” she said. “The funding participants consider both their time and financial commitment to date to be significant evidence of their commercial support for the

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Northern Gateway project, all of which is at risk if regulatory approval of the project is not granted or the project is not built.” The petroleum producers told the panel in its written submission that the association predicts Canadian production will more than double by 2030, exceeding six million barrels a day. That will result in a $312 billion gain in Canadian gross domestic product, and a $98 billion increase in revenue for various governments. But the financial gains have not swayed opponents like the Haida Nation, which appealed to the panel to reject the project. A lawyer for the First Nations communities that live on the archipelago off the north coast of B.C. called Northern Gateway’s risk analysis for oil spills “ludicrous.” Peter Lantin, president of the Council of Haida Nations, told the panel that not a single aboriginal band that lives along the B.C. coast supports the project. “Obviously the waters that will be impacted by all this tanker traffic and in the event of an oil spill, the communities affected by that are not in support, so it’s mind boggling to think how this thing could proceed,” Lantin said after addressing the panel one last time. The Driftpile First Nation, near Slave Lake, Alta., the grassroots Douglas Channel Watch group and a trio of conservation groups added their voices to those urging the panel to say “No.” The project has been haunted by a devastating spill three years ago from an Enbridge pipeline in Michigan. It’s become one of the costliest clean-ups in U.S. history and the federal Environmental Protection Agency has said is not completed. If the panel does give the pipeline the green light, it will likely end up before a court, Lantin said. “I think everybody’s been pretty clear that they’re going to do everything they can to stop this project. So if it’s not through this (joint review process), then we’ll look at legal options,” Lantin said. But the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce said those against the project have little experience with pipelines or the hydrocarbon industry. Ian Morrison, chairman of the chamber’s energy and environment committee and a principal at Stantec, a consulting firm that provided expert testimony for Enbridge at earlier hearings, told the panel the company has been a good corporate citizen of the Alberta capital for 50 years, and they can be trusted to meet their promises. The alternative could drive the oil industry into a downturn that will be felt across the country. “Jobs will be lost. Families will be destroyed,” Morrison told the panel.

RAIL: Seen as alternative to pipelines Cenovus is also participating in rail terminals in Alberta to load the oil onto trains, and in the future it may look at off-loading facilities at destination points. Cenovus and many of its peers are looking at rail as an alternative to pipelines as a means of getting their oil to the most lucrative markets amid environmental opposition that has led to delays for projects such as Keystone XL and Northern Gateway. The company has committed to ship crude on a variety of different pipeline projects to the south, east and west, so that it’s not dependent on any one proposal moving ahead. Pipelines have galvanized the North American environmental movement over the last few years. Not only are there concerns about the ecological damage that could result from a spill, but the projects are seen as enabling expansion of the oilsands, which they label a “dirty” source of crude. So far, there has not been the same outcry against crude-by-rail. Cenovus CEO Brian Ferguson said he does not see environmental opposition posing a major challenge to that mode of transport. “What I would hope... is that they would look at the facts and understand the facts when forming an opinion on the safety of railcars,” he said. “Railcars have been moving much more hazardous materials through the hearts of every major city in North America for decades. “So we don’t see that as being a substantive issue.” In the first quarter, Cenovus produced about 180,000 barrels of oil per day, with 100,000 barrels of that coming from the oilsands. None of its oilsands projects are open-pit mines. Rather, Cenovus pumps steam deep underground to soften the bitumen, so it can flow to the surface. On Tuesday, Cenovus said it’s planning to make some tweaks to its Christina Lake oilsands project in northern Alberta to boost production by 22,000 barrels per day by 2015. Cenovus shares closed up 49 cents, or 1.6 per cent, at $30.50 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Striking construction workers man the picket lines at the MUHC super hospital as a province wide strike shuts down work sites in Montreal, Tuesday.

Quebec construction unions say long strike possible BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Quebec’s construction strike settled into its second day with a warning that workers are ready to stay off the job for a long time. Yves Ouellet, spokesman for the alliance of construction unions, said the 175,000 workers had already made several concessions to “reduce the cost of projects” at the request of their bosses and are ready for a lengthy strike. “The motivation is still there,” Ouellet said of picketing workers who marched outside Quebec job sites. “These are issues close to their hearts. It’s not necessarily about monetary gains.” He said workers now expect a reasonable offer. Current stumbling blocks revolve around wage increases and working conditions. Government conciliator met with

both sides on Tuesday but there was no resumption of negotiations. Jean Pouliot, a spokesman for the construction companies’ alliance, described the strike as “an exaggerated tactic” that was premature. He said the unions had spent months establishing protocols for bargaining, which delayed the start of negotiations. Pouliot said he believes the conciliator had gotten a clear mandate from the government to get the talks moving. “That’s really what we want — to sit down at the table and negotiate with our employees,” he said. Premier Pauline Marois reiterated Tuesday she has no intention of legislating an end to the strike. Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard said Marois should consider the option if there is no agreement reached by midnight Friday.

Chrysler recall avoids showdown over Jeep models for fire risk BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some oldermodel Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. But the recall, which came in an 11th-hour deal between the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covers only 1.56 million of the 2.7 million Jeeps that the government wanted repaired. The rest are part of a “customer service action” and many may not get fixed. By giving in to government pressure, Chrysler sidesteps a showdown with NHTSA that could have led to public hearings with witnesses providing details of deadly crashes. The dispute could have landed in court and hurt Chrysler’s image and its finances. The deal still leaves some Jeep owners with gas tanks that NHTSA just two weeks ago said were risky. Chrysler maintains that they are safe and need no repairs. Earlier this month, the automaker publicly refused the government’s request to recall Jeep Grand Cherokees from model years 1993 through 2004 and Jeep Libertys from 2002 through 2007. NHTSA, the U.S. agency that monitors vehicle safety, contends that the Jeep gas tanks can rupture if hit from the rear, spilling gas and causing a fire. NHTSA said a three-year investigation showed that 51 people had died in fiery crashes in Jeeps with gas tanks positioned behind the rear axle.

Chrysler had until Tuesday to formally respond to NHTSA, but the deal made the response unnecessary. Here’s how the recall will work, according to Chrysler: ● The company will recall 1.56 million Libertys from 2002 through 2007 and Grand Cherokees from 1993 through 1998. If they don’t have factory or Chrysler “Mopar” trailer hitches, dealers will install them. The heavy metal hitches bolt to the frame and help bolster protection for the gas tank. ● About 1.2 million Grand Cherokees from the 1999 to 2004 model years will be part of the “customer service action.” Owners will get notices saying their vehicles are fine if they have factory or Chrysler trailer hitches. Dealers will inspect other trailer hitches to make sure they’re secure. But if the Jeeps don’t have trailer hitches, Chrysler won’t do anything, maintaining that the Jeeps are safe and do not need any changes. A Chrysler spokesman was not sure how many of the SUVs are without trailer hitches. In a letter to Chrysler dated June 3, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation told the company that all of the Jeeps should be recalled. “The defects present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicles,” the letter said, “because people ... have burned to death in rear impact crashes.” A NHTSA spokeswoman said Tuesday evening that she was checking into details of the recall. Chrysler Group LLC, which is majority owned by Fiat SpA of Italy, wouldn’t say how much the hitches would cost, although they sell for about $200 each on websites.

Investments by three French aerospace firms to create nearly 100 jobs in Quebec THE CANADIAN PRESS PARIS — Nearly 100 jobs will be added to Quebec’s aerospace sector with the opening of operations by three French companies, provincial Finance Minister Nicolas Marceau announced Tuesday at the Paris Air Show. “It’s good news,” said Marceau said. “It confirms the attractiveness of Quebec, the attractiveness of Montreal and our (aerospace) cluster. This cluster is precious. To see it grow is another sign that it will continue to play its role of enticing businesses.” Simulation specialist Sogeclair will open its Canadian subsidiary

in Montreal and expects to hire about 50 people, mostly engineers, over three years. “Montreal will be an access point to the United States,” said Yves Sagot, who leads the project. That’s also the thinking of parts distributor AHE (Aero Hardware Equipment), which will open a new division for North American in Montreal that will employ about 20 people by 2016. “Greater Montreal gives us access to a large pool of qualified labour and a highly strategic geographic location,” said president Gerard Ranzato. Loiretech will open a joint venture with Composites VCI in Mirabel,

north of Montreal. It will hire about 20 people within three years. Based in Nantes, Loiretech designs and manufactures parts made from composite materials and large moulds made in carbon. The company is helping to develop Bombardier’s CSeries aircraft, said president Marc Moret. Meanwhile, Aero Montreal signed a strategic collaboration agreement with its aerospace cluster equivalent in RhoneAlpes, southeastern France. Quebec’s aerospace sector, which is the largest in Canada and one of the largest in the world, already employs about 42,500 people.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, June 19, 2013 B3

MARKETS COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST Tuesday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 91.40 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.44 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 15.13 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.56 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.12 Cdn. National Railway . 101.24 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 127.15

Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 38.65 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.53 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.14 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 34.62 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.74 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.60 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.23 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.01 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 16.68

MARKETS CLOSE

become almost commonplace as traders grapple with whether the Fed will cut back and if so, when and by how much. “It’s nervousness, fear of the unknown,” said Ian Nakamoto, director of research at MacDougall, MacDougall and MacTier. “People don’t know if the economy is strong enough to withdraw some of the stimulus. If there was a good sense that we don’t need any more of this stimulus I don’t think we would be as nervous. But obviously there are investors out there that are questioning that.” Investors were also spooked by an opinion piece in the Financial Times on Monday that said Bernanke will use a news conference Wednesday to signal the bank will start to cut back on its bond purchases each month. The tech component was ahead 1.6 per cent with BlackBerry (TSX:BB) ahead 53 cents to $15.13 after RBC Dominion Securities boosted its outlook for the company, predicting a profit this fiscal year instead of a loss thanks to strongerthan-expected shipments of its new BlackBerry 10 devices. RBC analysts Mark Sue and Paul Treiber raised their BlackBerry 10 shipment forecasts to 3.5 million units for the fiscal first quarter, from their previous forecast of 2.75 million. The consumer discretionary sector was also up 1.6 per cent and Tim Hortons (TSX:THI) rose $2.17 or four per cent to $56.05 after New York-based hedge fund Scout Capital Management upped its ownership stake in the Canadian restaurant chain to 5.5 per cent with a view to putting pressure on management to make changes to boost profitability. The telecom sector was up 1.2 per cent with Telus Corp. (TSX:T) ahead 51 cents to $35.44. Commodity prices were mixed with the July crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange up 67 cents to US$98.44 a barrel. The energy sector was also ahead 1.2 per cent as Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) rose 51 cents to C$31.75. The financial sector climbed 0.7 per cent and Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) improved by 36 cents to $16.39. The industrials sector also provided lift as Canadian National Railways (TSX:CNR) advanced $1.56 to $101.24.

TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Tuesday as traders hoped that a two-day meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve will yield some guidance on the future of the central bank’s stimulus measures. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 78.56 points to 12,367.46 but the market was held back by declines in mining stocks amid falling prices for gold and copper. The Canadian dollar was lower amid a stronger greenback, down 0.32 of a cent at 97.94 cents US. U.S. indexes were also higher as traders looked to data showing that U.S. builders began construction on more single-family homes and apartments in May. The Dow Jones industrials jumped 138.38 points to 15,318.23, the Nasdaq composite index gained 30.05 points to 3,482.18 and the S&P 500 index added 12.77 points to 1,651.81. The U.S. Commerce Department says builders increased housing starts by 6.8 per cent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000, below expectations of 950,000. That followed a 14.8 per cent decline in April from March, which had the highest seasonally adjusted rate in five years. Applications for building permits fell 3.1 per cent in May to a seasonally adjusted 974,000. That’s still close to the five-year high hit in April. Other data showed that the consumer price index ticked up a seasonally adjusted 0.1 per cent last month, only the second increase in seven months. Market players are wondering if the Fed feels that the U.S. economy could be at a point where the central bank can start to slowly let up on its program of bond purchases, which has been aimed at keeping interest rates and yields low. The program, involving the purchase of US$85 billion of bonds every month, has also helped fuel a strong rally on stock markets that has seen the Dow industrials surge about 15 per cent year to date. Markets have been volatile since late May when Fed chairman Ben Bernanke first mooted the possibility of the central bank tapering its bond purchases. Triple-digit moves have

Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.65 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 44.01 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 42.63 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 35.44 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 13.62 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.79

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.24 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.00 First Quantum Minerals . 16.82 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.71 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.74 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.86 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 41.94 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 24.03

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 82.75 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.38 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 12.71 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.95 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 13.41 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.26 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.24 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 56.05 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.73 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 22.35

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.07 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 47.52 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 46.75 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.79 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 49.49 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 30.27 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.23

Canyon Services Group. 12.09 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.50 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.750 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.48 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.70 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.93 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 44.07 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 28.33 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 40.52 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.18 Penn West Energy . . . . . 11.97 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.670 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.29 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.75 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.05 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 15.76 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.55 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 51.53

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 60.67 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 57.42 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.53 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.30 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.88 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 28.92 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 46.24 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 60.53 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 16.39 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 75.46 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 61.15 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 30.64 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.41

INTEREST RATES THIS WEEK Prime rate this week: 3.0% (Unchanged)

Bank of Canada rate: 1.0% (Unchanged)

Savings/ Loans

Mortgages 1 yr

2 yr

3 yr

4 yr

5 yr

7 yr

Advance Mortgage

2.54

2.54 2.64 2.79 2.89

3.49

AEI Wealth Management

2.39

2.6

3.69

2.79

2.9

2.99

Canadian Mortgage Experts 2.65

2.69 2.69 2.99 2.94

DLC Regional Mort. Group 2.65

2.69 2.69 2.79 2.94

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GIC

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3.0

4.0

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1.5

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2.4

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1 yr

5 yr

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Edward Jones

1.25 1.35

GICDirect.com

2.05 2.55

Mortgage Architects

2.65

2.49 2.65 2.79 2.89

3.59 2.55

Mortgage Centre

2.74

2.69 2.59 2.79 2.99

3.49

2.5

National Bank Financial

1.65 2.4

This chart is compiled by the Advocate each week with figures supplied by financial institutions operating locally. Term deposit rates are for $5,000 balances, while guaranteed investment certificates are for $1,000 balances. Figures are subject to change without notice. its current president, Bonnie Brooks, has been named to the position of vice-chairman and Liz Rodbell, its executive vice-president and chief merchant, has been promoted to president. Its shares were off 52 cents to $16.23.

Transport giant Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) announced that it has received an order worth up to US$1.035 billion from VistaJet, which operates a fleet of private business aircraft. VistaJet placed firm orders for 20 Challenger 350s and acquired options for 20 more of Bombardier’s long-range business jets during the second day of the Paris Air Show, a major event for the aviation industry. Its shares slipped 14 cents to $4.56. The gold sector led decliners, down about three per cent as August bullion gave back $16.20 to US$1,366.90 an ounce. Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) faded 51 cents to C$19.24. The metals and mines sector dropped 1.1 per cent while July copper fell four cents to US$3.15 a pound. Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) shed 16 cents to C$4.20. In other corporate news, Hudson’s Bay Company (TSX:HBC) says

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close of Tuesday Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,367.46 up 78.56 points TSX Venture Exchange — 929.99 down 4.05 points TSX 60 — 709.33 up 5.74 points Dow — 15,318.23 up 138.38 points S&P 500 — 1,651.81 up 12.77 points Nasdaq — 3,482.18 up 30.05 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 97.94 cents US, down 0.32 of a cent Pound — C$1.5973, down 0.24

of a cent Euro — C$1.3678, up 0.72 of a cent Euro — US$1.3397, up 0.28 of a cent Oil futures: US$98.44 per barrel, up 67 cents (July contract) Gold futures: US$1,366.90 per oz., down $16.20 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.894 per oz., down 14 cents $736.04 per kg., down $4.50 ICE FUTURES CANADA

$549.30; Nov. ’14 $6.70 higher $519.10; Jan ’15 $6.70 higher $519.10; March ’15 $6.70 higher $519.10; May ’15 $6.70 higher $519.10; July ’15 $6.70 higher $519.10. 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. Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 321,460 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 321,460.

WINNIPEG — Closing prices: TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE Canola: July ’13 $7.20 higher $605.20; Nov. ’13 $5.40 higher $553.90; Jan. ’14 $5.20 higher $556.00; March ’14 $5.70 higher $554.20; May ’14 $6.70 higher $551.20; July ’14 $6.70 higher

TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Tuesday at 929.99 points, down 4.05 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 112.26 million shares.

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Heat save season with OT win JAMES’ BIG FOURTH QUARTER HELPS STAVE OFF ELIMINATION AND FORCE DECIDING GAME 7 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MARK TEIXEIRA

INJURY TROUBLES CONTINUE Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees. Youkilis will miss at least 10-12 weeks after he has the procedure in California on Thursday. He had gone back on the DL last Friday. The threetime All-Star, who signed a one-year, $12 million contract with New York as a free agent on December 14, has played in only 28 games and is batting .219 with two home runs and eight RBIs. Teixeira missed the first 53 games of the season because of a wrist injury. Both he and Youkilis returned from their previous DL stints May 31. The switch-hitting first baseman got off to an encouraging start when he returned but has slumped to a .151 average with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 53 at-bats. He left the team during its recent West Coast trip, went back to New York and received a cortisone shot Sunday. General manager Brian Cashman said Monday that Teixeira probably would be sidelined at least a week, and he was leaning toward putting the slugger on the DL. The Yankees recalled outfielder Zoilo Almonte and right-hander Adam Warren from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated righthander Chris Bootcheck for assignment.

Today

● Bantam AAA baseball: Okotoks Dawgs Red at Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Parkland baseball: Irricana at Innisfail, 7 p.m. ● Men’s ball hockey: Trican CMT vs. ATB Bears, 9:30 p.m., Dawe; Details Devils vs. JMAA Architecture, 9:30 p.m., Kinsmen B.

Thursday

● Men’s ball hockey: Tommy Gun’s vs. Hammerhead Oilfield, 7 p.m.; JMAA Architecture vs. Braves, 8:15 p.m.; Brewhouse vs. Gentex Heat, 9:30 p.m., all games at Kinsmen B; Boston Pizza vs. Raiders, 7 p.m.; ATB Bears vs. Long Ball, 8:15 p.m.; Sharks vs. Cruisin’ Auto, 9:30 p.m., all games at Dawe. ● Women’s fastball: TNT Athletics vs. Snell and Oslund Badgers, U18 Rage vs. Lacombe Physio Shooters, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; N. Jensen’s Bandits at Stettler Heat, 7 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: Gary Moe Volkswagen Legends vs. North Star Sports, Printing Place Padres vs. Lacombe Stone and Granite, Great Chief Park 1 and 2.

Friday Rodeo: Sundre Pro Rodeo, 6:30 p.m.

Heat 103 Spurs 100 MIAMI — LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. James missed nine of his first 12 shots, but scored 16 points in the fourth to rally the Heat from a 10-point deficit. The Heat trailed 94-89 with 28 seconds to play, but James hit a 3 with 20 seconds to go and Allen drilled another to tie it. James’ layup with 1:43 to play in overtime gave the Heat a 101-100 lead, and Allen added two free throws to force Game 7, which is on Thursday night in Miami. The Spurs had one final chance down 103-100, but Chris Bosh blocked Danny Green’s 3-pointer from the corner as time expired. Tim Duncan had 30 points and 17 rebounds in a performance straight out 2003. But he was scoreless in the fourth and overtime and the Spurs squandered a golden opportunity to close out the series and win their fifth championship. Mario Chalmers scored 20 points, Bosh had 10 points and 11 rebounds and Shane Battier hit three 3-pointers

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San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James collide during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Tuesday, in Miami. for the Heat, who trailed 75-65 after three quarters. James eschewed his trademark headband in the fourth quarter, then spearheaded the ferocious comeback. He scored six straight points for the Heat, then fed Chris Andersen, who made a free throw to pull the Heat within two at 82-80 with seven minutes to play. James then blocked a layup by Duncan and scored on the other end to tie it and Allen’s reverse layup gave the Heat an 84-82 lead with six minutes to go. The Heat led 89-86, but Tony Parker hit a

step-back 3 and a layup to take back the lead. After Allen’s big shot from the corner sent the game into overtime, James scored on a layup for a 101-100 lead with 1 minute to go. The Spurs had a chance to take the lead in the closing seconds, but Manu Ginobili’s drive was thwarted and Allen hit two free throws. Bosh blocked Danny Green’s 3-pointer at the buzzer, and the defending champs lived to fight another day. Parker finished with 19 points on 6-for-23 shooting and eight assists and Kawhi Leonard had 22 points and 11 re-

bounds for San Antonio. Green, who broke the NBA Finals record for 3-pointers, had just three points on 1-for-7 shooting. After a vintage first three quarters from Duncan had the Spurs steamrolling toward the championship, James delivered a vintage performance of his own in the fourth. Tentative and flustered through the first three, James went into full-on attack mode in the fourth to force a Game 7. It was the force-ofnature showing that had been all too rare for James in these finals, but the Heat have nev-

er needed it more after Duncan took it to them the first 36 minutes. Duncan hit his first eight shots of the game, conjuring the dominant form that brought four titles to San Antonio between 1999 and 2007. But he long ago handed the reins of the Spurs offence over to Parker, letting the speedy French point guard take over as Duncan grew older. Until Tuesday night. With the Heat leading 40-33 and threatening to pull away with 7:30 to go in the first half, Duncan scored San Antonio’s next 13 points to start a 17-4 run that gave San Antonio a 50-44 lead at halftime. Duncan has never scored more points the first half (25) of a finals game in his career, a performance reminiscent of his 32-point, 20-rebound, seven-block game in Game 1 of the 2003 finals against New Jersey. But this one was so much more important. They entered the game with title No. 5 sitting right there in front of them. They had two cracks to bring the trophy back home to San Antonio, but the last thing they wanted was to have to play a Game 7 against LeBron James on the road for the championship. There have only been five Game 7s in the finals since 1978, with the home team winning all those contests. The last road team to win a Game 7 for the title was the Washington Bullets over the Seattle SuperSonics in 1978.

Blue Jays roll to seventh straight win BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 8 Rockies 3 TORONTO — A seven-game win streak and the emergence of Esmil Rogers as a reliable starter is taking some of the pressure off injuries to the Blue Jays’ pitching rotation. Edwin Encarnacion had a home run and three RBIs to back Roger’s strong outing against his former club and Toronto took a 8-3 interleague victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Rogers (3-2) pitched 6 2-3 innings while giving up three runs — two earned — and four hits in his fourth start of the year and first against his former team. It was the Dominican’s second straight quality start and comes at a perfect time with news that right-hander Brandon Morrow has had a setback in his rehabilitation from a forearm injury. “We had guys out and we were scrambling looking for guys who could do it, we gave some other guys some shots, and he just stepped up,” said Jays manager John Gibbons. “Early on he was limited to what he could do. He’s a four-pitch guy now. Early on coming out of the bullpen, he was a two-pitch guy. He’s got a dynamite arm. He shut down a good-hitting team (tonight).” Catcher J.P. Arencibia went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs for Toronto, which hasn’t won seven straight since Aug.

30 to Sept. 9, 2008. The Jays (3436) have won 11 of their last 14 games since June 2 while outscoring their opponents 73-38 in that span. Arencibia, who has five RBIs over his last four games, says the Jays are pleased with the surge but there’s still plenty of work to do. “We dug ourselves a hole early so it’s not about looking ahead or looking forward, it’s about looking at what’s in front of us,” said Arencibia. “We come to the field tomorrow getting ready for the game and attack it tomorrow. The rest we can’t really worry about.” Canadian Jeff Francis, making his fourth career start against Toronto, had an unwelcome homecoming. The Colorado left-hander (25) and North Delta, B.C., native was roughed up for 10 hits and eight runs — including all three homers — over six innings. It was his first loss against the Jays in four tries, and second trip to Toronto, his last coming on Aug. 25, 2011, a 9-6 win when he was with the Kansas City Royals. Francis insists pitching in his home country didn’t factor in his performance. “Once I get out there, it’s me versus the batter,” he said. “It’s fun to have your friends and family in the park but when I’m out there, I’m not thinking about that.” The Jays jumped on Francis early starting with leadoff hitter Melky Cabrera putting a

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Edwin Encarnacion scores on a Adam Lind single past Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario during inter-league baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday. line drive up the middle for a base hit, then advancing on a ground out before coming home on Encarnacion’s laser to the centre-field wall. Designated hitter Adam Lind sent one back to centre, scoring Encarnacion, and Mark DeRosa doubled to the left-field corner to put runners on second and third. Rajai Davis, filling in for Colby Rasmus in the lineup, put another into left to score Lind, but DeRosa was caught out at third for the second out. Arencibia stroked a pitch to left to bring home Davis and prompt

a visit to the mound from Rockies pitching coach Jim Wright. Francis stayed in the game and induced a ground out from Maicer Izturis to contain the damage at 4-0 Toronto. “I didn’t execute pitches,” said Francis. “You leave them up like that to those guys and you know they’re going to make you pay and they did. They got me early.” The Canadian lefty settled down in the second and pitched three scoreless innings to keep pace with a sharp-looking Rogers, who had Colorado hitless through five.

Great One can see hockey return to Quebec City BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MAPLE, Ont. — The Great One firmly believes the NHL will return to Quebec City. The Quebec capital has been without an NHL franchise since the Nordiques left in 1995. But hockey legend Wayne Gretzky said Tuesday his gut feeling is that Quebec City will again have its own pro hockey franchise. “I think it’s only a matter of time before Quebec City is going to get a franchise,” Gretzky told reporters at the Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament. “Listen, I think we all agree it’s a good city and it can support an NHL team, especially now with the salary cap rules and the parity we have in the game of hockey. “When that’s going to be, it’s anybody’s guess but when they do come back in, it’s going to be a strong, solid franchise just like Winnipeg is now and it will be as successful as they are.”

The NHL made a triumphant return to Winnipeg in 2011 when the Atlanta Thrashers relocated there and were renamed the Jets. The original Winnipeg Jets operated in the NHL from 1979 until 1996 when they left for Phoenix. The Quebec Nordiques were founded in 1972 and played in the World Hockey Association before joining the NHL in ’79. But following the 1994-’95 season the franchise was sold, moved to Denver and renamed the Colorado Avalanche. To add insult to injury for Quebec hockey fans, the Avs won the Stanley Cup their first year in Denver. The uncertainty surrounding the NHL’s future in Phoenix has helped fuel speculation Quebec City could be a potential landing spot for the Coyotes. Trouble is, Seattle has also been mentioned as a frontrunner for the troubled club, which is currently owned and operated by the league. Renaissance Sports & Entertainment is trying to purchase the Coyotes and keep

them in Arizona. But Glendale city council must decide whether to accept a tentative lease agreement with the group. Talk around hockey circles is if the deal isn’t accepted, the Coyotes could be playing elsewhere next season. Gretzky, 52, was a part-owner in Phoenix as well as the club’s head coach (2005-’06 to 2008-’09) following his playing career but couldn’t shed any light on his former club’s future. “Honestly, I’ve not followed it at all,” he said. “I don’t live in Arizona anymore and you probably know more about it than I do. “I’d be just guessing if I said anything . . . and probably so would you.” Despite the Coyotes’ struggles in Phoenix, Gretzky feels there is potential for an NHL club to succeed there. “It’s a great city and it’s a great sports city,” he said. “When you look at franchises . . . Columbus is a great example: They turned their season around this year, they started winning, they got some excitement, they started selling out again.”

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Riggers rough up St. Albert Tigers BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Riggers 12 Tigers 4 He’s not as busy as in past seasons, but Davin Gulbransen isn’t complaining. The veteran pitcher joined the Red Deer Riggers this spring after a dozen years as a player/co-coach with the Red Deer Stags, who officially ceased operations last December. Now he’s one of eight pitchers on a deep Riggers staff and is no longer handling coaching and managing duties. “Part of that (coaching) I miss, but really, I enjoy just being a player again,” Gulbransen said Tuesday after the Riggers skinned the St. Albert Tigers 12-4 in a Sunburst Baseball League game at Great Chief Park. “After 12 years of kind of co-running the Stags with (Dan) Zinger, it’s been nice to step back and let someone else do that here.” Gulbransen was with the Riggers for six years in the ‘90s before he and Zinger co-founded the Stags in 2001, four years after both played for two seasons in Sweden. Gulbransen rejoined the Riggers for various tournaments and Canadian senior championships over the years and now he’s back on board full-time. The transition, he insisted, was smooth. “It’s been a long time since the rivalry between the Stags and Riggers was ugly,” he said. “Over the last several years it was a fun rivalry. It was kind of like brothers growing up, where you always want to beat each other but at the same time you’re cheering for them

if they’re playing somebody else “There was a lot of good friendships on both sides. It was really easy to fit in here. It’s just a really good bunch of guys and we’re really having a great time. I know the three of us ex-Stags are having a great time.” Gulbransen, who came over from the Stags with Kevin Curran and Byron Whitford, hasn’t been over-worked in his first season back with the SBL front-running Riggers, who improved to 6-2 with Tuesday’s victory. In fact . . . “The adjustment is going from pitching too much to trying to get innings in,” said the starter/reliever. “But this is about the deepest staff I’ve ever been a part of. We’ve got eight collegequality arms. “You can’t get upset about your playing time because you look down the bench and there’s seven other legitimate arms. Some of the best pitchers in the province are on this team.” The Riggers erupted for four runs in the third inning, then added three more in the fourth and two more in each of the fifth and sixth innings. Jason Chatwood led off the seventh with a double and came home on Brant Stickel’s single to right field to conclude the contest due to the eight-run mercy rule after seven frames. Chatwood was three-for-five at the plate with a double, triple and two RBIs, while Mike Ronnie drove in three runs with a two-for-four performance and Kerry Boon was threefor-four while knocking in a pair of runs. Shayne Court and Matt Fay, who stroked a double, each added a pair of hits for the winners.

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Red Deer Rigger Denver Wik gets the force out on St. Albert Tiger Dan Curtis. Wik’s throw to first did not get to the base quick enough to make the second inning double play however during men’s baseball action at Great Chief Park Tuesday. The Riggers roughed up Tigers starting pitcher Craig Thomas for 15 hits and nine runs — although just four earned — over five and two-thirds innings. Mike Johnson got the final out in the sixth before giving up the decisive run in the seventh. Dustin Northcott started on the Riggers mound and was touched for four

runs — all in the fourth inning — on four hits. Joel Peterman worked the final three frames and blanked the visitors on two hits. The Riggers are slated to visit St. Albert Thursday, with their next home game scheduled for July 2 versus the Edmonton Cubs. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Esks lose QB for season DeLaet making progress but not EDMONTON — It was going to be a breakthrough campaign for career backup quarterback Matt Nichols, the year he fought to be the No. 1 signal caller. Instead the 26-yearold Edmonton Eskimo formally ended his 2013 season Tuesday with the announcement he will undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament on his right knee. It’s an injury — received in last week’s preseason game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders —that reinforced Nichols’ reputation for fearless play, but also suggested the California native is fast becoming his own worst enemy.

Nichols, his knee wrapped in a bandage, had a quick answer to concerns he competes with too much reckless abandon at such a critical position. “I don’t really plan on changing the way I play,” Nichols told reporters at Commonwealth Stadium prior to the team practice. “The quarterback position is a little bit more than just being able to throw a football. It’s about being a team leader.” Nichols was hurt last Friday after the injury in the 31-24 loss at Commonwealth Stadium. It was late in the first quarter when Nichols threw a quick slant pass to receiver Ed Gant. The ball bounced off Gant’s hands and was caught

NHL SIGNINGS

Streit close to 4-year deal with Flyers A person familiar with the deal confirms veteran defenceman Mark Streit has agreed to a four-year, $21 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Flyers had not announced the move on Tuesday, a day after Canada’s TSN first reported the deal had been reached. The move prevents Streit from entering free agency on July 5. And it comes less than a week after the Flyers acquired the 35-year-old in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Flyers dealt minor-league forward Shane Harper and a fourth-round pick in the 2014 draft in exchange for the rights of the Islanders captain. Streit is an offensive-minded defenceman, who has 65 goals and 288 points in 491 career games.

Kings sign Voynov to six-year extension LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to a six-year contract extension with rising star defenceman Slava Voynov. The Kings did not say how much the deal is worth, but reports estimate the figure at $25 million. The deal can’t be made official until July 5. Voynov, 23, was tied for the Kings’ lead in goals (six) and points (13) in the post-season, and led the team with a plus-9 rating. Four of his playoff goals were game-winners. The six-foot, 190-pounder from Chelyabinsk, Russia, also established new Kings playoff records for most goals scored by a defenceman in one playoff year and most game-winning goals scored in one playoff year. Voynov played in all 48 games with the Kings during the 2012-13 regular season, setting career highs in points (25) and assists (19). He has 14 goals, 31 assists and a plus-17 rating in 102 career NHL games with the Kings. Voynov was selected in by Los Angeles the second round (32nd overall) of the 2008 NHL draft.

Datsyuk signs extension with Red Wings for 3 more years DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings have an agreement on a three-year contract. The Red Wings said Tuesday they

by Riders’ defensive back Carlos Thomas, who raced 30 yards untouched down the sideline to paydirt, led by defensive end Kenny Rowe. There was no one in sight, an easy pick-six in a meaningless game, but then came Nichols barrelling in on an angle, determined to catch Thomas at the goal-line. He ran straight into the path of Rowe who delivered a textbook hit to the shoulder. Nichols legs got caught under him and down he went in a heap, clutching his right knee as the Riders celebrated the TD. “All my weight just kind of happened to be on my right leg and it got pushed on my left shoulder,” said Nichols.

had agreed to terms on a deal to keep Datsyuk through the 2016-17 season. He can’t sign the contract until July 5 because he was entering the last year of his current deal. The Russian superstar has said he wanted to stay with the Red Wings instead of returning home to play following the 2013-14 season. Datsyuk led Detroit with 15 goals and 49 points in the 48-game, lockoutshortened season. He tied for third on the team with nine points in the post-season, which ended in the second round against Chicago. He helped the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup in 2002 as a rookie and again in 2008.

Couture and Sharks close to signing extension SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks agreed to a contract extension with star centre Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the extension, which was first reported by Comcast SportsNet California. Couture is owed $3 million next season in the final year of a two-year, $5.75 million contract. Couture would have been eligible to be a restricted free agent next summer. The person would not say how long Couture’s new deal would last but Comcast reported it was expected to be for five more seasons. The 24-year-old Couture has emerged as one of the Sharks’ top players the past two years in all facets of the game, becoming the team’s most reliable goal-scorer, drawing the toughest defensive matchups and becoming a leader in the locker room. Couture has led the team in goals the past two seasons, scoring 31 in 2011-12 and 21 during this lockoutshortened campaign. He is tied for seventh in the NHL with 84 goals over the past three seasons. Couture has also been a strong post-season performer in his career, helping the Sharks make back-to-back runs to the conference final in 2010 and 2011 and leading the team’s playoff charge this season. He has 17 goals and 16 assists in 49 career playoff games. Locking up Couture was one of the biggest items on Wilson’s to-do list this off-season as the Sharks try to improve on this year’s playoff run, which ended with a Game 7 loss in the second round at Los Angeles. The Sharks would also like to sign Pavelski to a new deal before he can become an unrestricted free agent in 2014 and want to bring back unrestricted free agent forward Raffi Torres, among others. — by The Associated Press and The anadian Press

calling season a breakthrough

velopment as a player,” said DeLaet, a three-time Canadian Tour winner, who also claimed its Order of Merit once. “And, looking back, it obviously helped me pick up another win out there. “The thing that I remember most about being out there is the camaraderie that the tour had, guys all eating at local restaurants and stuff like that, and practising together and helping each other out, because a lot of guys didn’t have any coaches or that kind of thing out there. “It was a lot of fun, the three years that I spent out there, and fond memories, for sure.” Memories of competing in his home province and elsewhere in Canada came up as the conference call was held to discuss DeLaet’s role as honourary chairman of the Dakata Dunes Open, a PGA Tour Canada event to be held in Saskatoon, where most of his family members now live, from July 4-7. He hopes one day to take part in another tournament on the development circuit, but is setting his sights clearly on upgrading his PGA status. He does have a tournament on his radar in Ontario this year though. He is looking forward to competing in the Canadian Open, to be held in late July at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ont. It will be his second appearance at Canada’s national tournament, and he hopes to do better than the tie for 46th that he recorded in 2009 while he was still on the Canadian tour and gained entry on a U.S. Golf Association exemption. He regards the Canadian Open as his most important event of the ones that he has played, but does not want to put too much emphasis on it. “In the past, I’ve maybe put a little too much pressure on myself, because I obviously really want to play well there,” he said. “And, I think this year my goal is just to try to relax and try to treat it as a regular event as much as I can. It’s a little bit of a different week for me. I’ve got a lot more media (interviews) that I do, and everything seems like it’s in fast-forward from Monday through Wednesday that week compared to a normal week for me. “But my goal this year to try and treat it as a regular event and just go out and play. Hopefully, my game can speak for itself without trying to make things happen as opposed to letting them happen.”

GOLF BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Many golfers would consider a pair of top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour in the same season as a breakthrough. But not Graham DeLaet. “I don’t think I would consider it a breakthrough (season) quite until I get my first win,” he said Tuesday on a conference call. “But, in general, the thing that I’m most proud of this year is just my consistency. I’ve been playing just solid week to week, making a lot of cuts.” In other words, the 31-year-old Weyburn, Sask., native is making considerable progress as he heads into this week’s Traveler’s Championship at TPC Rivers Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. “This year, compared to years past, I’ve had a lot of 15th through 30th places in the tournaments, which gains confidence,” said DeLaet, who has only missed three cuts. “Hopefully, I can go from there and be in routinely the top five or top 15. Just trying to mature and continue to build is my goal. “Without the win, I don’t think I’d really consider it a breakthrough. But at the same time, I feel like I’m going in the right direction right now.” DeLaet is looking to improve on ninth-place ties at the Farmers Insurance Open in January and Honda Classic in early February. With US $933,587 in earnings from 16 events, he ranks 58th on the PGA Tour money list and appears well on his way to becoming a mainstay on the top U.S. circuit after playing on a medical exemption in 2012 following a back injury that limited him to just two events in 2011. He has come a long way from where he used to be on the Canadian Tour, now known as PGA Tour Canada, where he hacked and whacked his way to a sparse living while travelling with other young golfers with a car and trailer on the cheap. But DeLaet, who now takes flights to tournaments with his wife booking the travel, credits the Canadian Tour with playing a key role in the growth of his game. “It’s really been a big part of my de-

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Red Deer Senior Men’s Gary Moe Volkswagen 6 The Hideout 3 Lacombe S&G 16 North Star Sports 15 Major League Baseball American League East Division W L Pct Boston 44 29 .603 Baltimore 41 31 .569 New York 38 31 .551 Tampa Bay 36 35 .507 Toronto 34 36 .486

GB — 2 1/2 4 7 8 1/2

Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 39 30 .565 35 35 .500 34 35 .493 31 36 .463 29 39 .426

GB — 4 1/2 5 7 9 1/2

Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle Houston

West Division W L Pct 43 30 .589 39 32 .549 31 39 .443 31 40 .437 27 45 .375

GB — 3 10 1/2 11 15 1/2

Monday’s Games Kansas City 2, Cleveland 1 Toronto 2, Colorado 0 Detroit 5, Baltimore 1 Texas 8, Oakland 7 Chicago White Sox 4, Houston 2 L.A. Angels 11, Seattle 3 Tuesday’s Games Boston 5, Tampa Bay 1, 1st game Cleveland 4, Kansas City 3 L.A. Dodgers at New York, ppd., rain Toronto 8, Colorado 3 Baltimore 5, Detroit 2 Boston 3, Tampa Bay 1, 2nd game Oakland 6, Texas 2 Minnesota 7, Chicago White Sox 5 Houston 10, Milwaukee 1 Seattle at L.A. Angels, Late Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 6-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 6-5), 11:05 a.m., 1st game Baltimore (Tillman 7-2) at Detroit (Porcello 4-3), 11:08 a.m. Kansas City (Mendoza 2-3) at Cleveland (Masterson 8-5), 5:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 1-4) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 3-5), 5:05 p.m., 2nd game Colorado (Nicasio 4-2) at Toronto (Buehrle 3-4), 5:07 p.m. Tampa Bay (Hellickson 4-3) at Boston (Dempster 4-7), 5:10 p.m. Oakland (Milone 6-6) at Texas (Grimm 5-5), 6:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 5-5) at Minnesota (Correia 5-4), 6:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 2-6) at Houston (Bedard 2-3), 6:10 p.m. Seattle (J.Saunders 5-6) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 5-5), 8:05 p.m. Thursday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 11:10 a.m. Oakland at Texas, 12:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Houston, 12:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 5:08 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

Atlanta Philadelphia Washington New York Miami

National League East Division W L Pct 42 30 .583 35 37 .486 34 36 .486 27 40 .403 22 48 .314

GB — 7 7 12 1/2 19

Central Division

St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee

W 45 43 42 29 28

L 26 29 29 40 41

Pct .634 .597 .592 .420 .406

GB — 2 1/2 3 15 16

Arizona San Diego Colorado San Francisco Los Angeles

West Division W L Pct 38 33 .535 36 34 .514 37 35 .514 35 34 .507 29 39 .426

GB — 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 7 1/2

Monday’s Games St. Louis 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Philadelphia 5, Washington 4 Toronto 2, Colorado 0 Atlanta 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 1 Miami 3, Arizona 2 San Diego 5, San Francisco 3, 13 innings Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 3, 1st game Philadelphia 4, Washington 2 L.A. Dodgers at New York, ppd., rain Toronto 8, Colorado 3 N.Y. Mets 6, Atlanta 1, 2nd game Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 0 Houston 10, Milwaukee 1 Chicago Cubs 4, St. Louis 2 Arizona 3, Miami 2 San Diego at San Francisco, Late Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 6-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 6-5), 11:05 a.m., 1st game Miami (Fernandez 4-3) at Arizona (Cahill 3-8), 1:40 p.m. San Diego (Stults 6-5) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 6-4), 1:45 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 1-4) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 3-5), 5:05 p.m., 2nd game Washington (G.Gonzalez 3-3) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 6-4), 5:05 p.m. Colorado (Nicasio 4-2) at Toronto (Buehrle 3-4), 5:07 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Marcum 0-8) at Atlanta (Medlen 3-7), 5:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 6-1) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 6-5), 5:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 2-6) at Houston (Bedard 2-3), 6:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 3-8) at St. Louis (Westbrook 2-2), 6:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 10:35 a.m. Milwaukee at Houston, 12:10 a.m. Colorado at Washington, 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 8:10 p.m. Miami at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. Tuesday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE First Game Tampa Bay 010 000 000 — 1 6 1 Boston 102 011 00x — 5 8 0 Archer, Lueke (5), C.Ramos (7) and J.Molina; Aceves, Tazawa (6), A.Miller (7), Uehara (8), Breslow (9) and Saltalamacchia. W—Aceves 4-1. L—Archer 1-3. Kan. City 002 000 010 — 3 7 0 Cleveland 000 001 03x — 4 6 1 E.Santana, K.Herrera (8), Collins (8) and S.Perez; U.Jimenez, Hagadone (6), Allen (8), Pestano (9) and C.Santana. W—Allen 2-0. L—K.Herrera 3-5. Sv—Pestano (2). Baltimore 000 230 000 — 5 9 1 Detroit 000 010 100 — 2 9 0 Britton, O’Day (6), Matusz (7), Tom.Hunter (8), Ji.Johnson (9) and Wieters; Verlander, D.Downs (6), Putkonen (7), Coke (9) and B.Pena. W—Britton

1-1. L—Verlander 8-5. Sv—Ji.Johnson (26). HRs— Baltimore, Hardy (14), A.Jones (15). Detroit, Tuiasosopo (3). Second Game Tampa Bay 000 000 001 — 1 4 0 Boston 010 000 002 — 3 7 0 Odorizzi, Al.Torres (6), Jo.Peralta (9) and Lobaton, J.Molina; Doubront, A.Bailey (9) and Saltalamacchia. W—A.Bailey 3-0. L—Jo.Peralta 1-3. HRs— Tampa Bay, K.Johnson (11). Boston, Nava (10), J.Gomes (5). Oakland 021 200 010 — 6 7 1 Texas 002 000 000 — 2 3 1 J.Parker, Cook (8), Balfour (9) and Jaso; Darvish, R.Ross (7), J.Ortiz (8) and Pierzynski. W—J.Parker 6-6. L—Darvish 7-3. HRs—Oakland, Moss (13), Jaso (2). Chicago 020 010 110 — 5 11 1 Minnesota 400 001 02x — 7 13 1 Axelrod, Thornton (7), Troncoso (7) and Flowers; Pelfrey, Fien (7), Burton (8), Perkins (9) and Doumit. W—Burton 1-4. L—Troncoso 0-2. Sv—Perkins (17). HRs—Chicago, Gillaspie (5). Minnesota, Mauer (7). INTERLEAGUE Colorado 000 000 300 — 3 4 2 Toronto 400 022 00x — 8 11 2 Francis, Corpas (7), W.Lopez (8) and W.Rosario; E.Rogers, Loup (7), Oliver (8), Delabar (9) and Arencibia. W—E.Rogers 3-2. L—Francis 2-5. HRs— Toronto, Encarnacion (19), Arencibia (15), M.Izturis (4). Milwaukee 001 000 000 — 1 8 3 Houston 010 130 50x — 10 8 0 Figaro, Kintzler (5), Badenhop (6), Gorzelanny (7), Fr.Rodriguez (8) and Lucroy; Lyles, Clemens (8) and J.Castro. W—Lyles 4-1. L—Figaro 1-1. HRs— Houston, C.Pena (7), Dominguez (10). NATIONAL LEAGUE First Game New York 001 100 020 — 4 7 0 Atlanta 000 000 030 — 3 6 1 Harvey, Hawkins (8), Rice (8), Parnell (8) and Buck; A.Wood, Cor.Rasmus (4), Gearrin (7), D.Carpenter (8), Walden (9) and G.Laird. W—Harvey 6-1. L—A. Wood 0-1. Sv—Parnell (10). HRs—New York, Buck (12). Wash. 000 100 010 — 2 6 0 Phila. 000 103 00x — 4 9 0 Detwiler, Stammen (7), Storen (8) and K.Suzuki; Lee, Papelbon (9) and Ruiz. W—Lee 9-2. L—Detwiler 2-5. Sv—Papelbon (14). HRs—Washington, Werth (7), Kobernus (1). Second Game New York 000 000 240 — 6 14 1 Atlanta 000 000 100 — 1 7 2 Z.Wheeler, Atchison (7), Lyon (7), Aardsma (8), Edgin (9) and Recker; Maholm, Varvaro (8), Gearrin (9) and McCann. W—Z.Wheeler 1-0. L—Maholm 7-6. HRs—New York, Recker (2). Pittsburgh 300 000 100 — 4 4 0 Cincinnati 000 000 000 — 0 4 0 Morton, Watson (6), Melancon (8), Grilli (9) and R.Martin; Latos, M.Parra (6), Partch (7), Hoover (9) and Mesoraco. W—Morton 1-1. L—Latos 6-1. Chicago 400 000 000 — 4 8 0 St. Louis 000 001 001 — 2 8 0 Samardzija, Gregg (9) and Castillo; Wainwright, K.Butler (8), J.Kelly (9) and Y.Molina. W—Samardzija 4-7. L—Wainwright 10-4. Sv—Gregg (10). HRs— Chicago, Sweeney (2), Ransom (8). St. Louis, Beltran (17). Miami 000 200 000 — 2 8 0 Arizona 000 200 001 — 3 5 0 Eovaldi, A.Ramos (7), Qualls (9) and Brantly; Delgado, Ziegler (8), D.Hernandez (9) and M.Montero. W—D.Hernandez 3-4. L—Qualls 2-1. HRs—Arizona, Prado (5), Goldschmidt (17).

Transactions Tuesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Purchased the contract of INF Travis Ishikawa from Norfolk (IL). Placed RHP Miguel Gonzalez on the paternity list. Recalled LHP Zach Britton from Nolfolk. Designated INF Yamaico Navarro for assignment. BOSTON RED SOX—Placed RHP Clay Buchholz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 9. Recalled RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Alex Wilson and C Ryan Lavarnway from Pawtucket (IL). Placed C David Ross on the 7-day concussion DL. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Recalled 3B Lonnie Chisenhall from Columbus (IL). Optioned RHP Matt Langwell to the Columbus. NEW YORK YANKEES—Placed 1B Mark Teixeira on the 15-day DL. TEXAS RANGERS—Recalled LHP Joseph Ortiz and C Robinson Chirinos from Round Rock (PCL). Placed INF/OF Jeff Baker on 15-day DL, retroactive to June 13. Optioned Chris McGuiness to Round Rock. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Signed RHP Braden Shipley to a minor league contract. ATLANTA BRAVES—Placed C Evan Gattis on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Tyler Pastornicky from Gwinnett (IL). CHICAGO CUBS—Signed LHP Rob Zastryzny, RHP Zachary Godley. C Cael Brockmeyer, SS Giuseppe Papaccio, 2B Zak Blair, LF Kevin Brown, LHP Tyler Ihrig and RHP Zak Hermans to minor league contracts. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Signed 1B Garrett Cooper, CF Omar Garcia, CF Brandon Diaz, LHP Tyler Linehan, RHP Andy Hillis, C Tanner Norton, RHP Brandon Moore, LHP Clint Terry, RHP Tristan Archer, CF Eric Williams, RHP Chris Razo, RHP Drew Ghelfi, RHP Alex Moore, RHP Tanner Poppe, RHP Dylan Brock, CF Charlie Markson, C John Cleary, RHP Sean Wardour, RHP Harvey Martin, UTL Nathan Orf and RHP Scott Harkin to minor league contracts. NEW YORK METS—Reinstated RHP Scott Atchison from the 15-day DL. Placed INF Justin Turner on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 17. Recalled RHP Zack Wheeler from Las Vegas (PCL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Activated C Carlos Ruiz from the 15-day DL. Optioned C Stephen Lerud to Lehigh Valley (IL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with

C Reese McGuire on a minor league contract. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Signed LHP Rob Kaminsky, RHP Andrew Pierce, INF Richy Pedroza, INF J.J. Altobelli, RHP Michael Holback, RHP Will Anderson, 1B Justin Ringo, INF Kyle Grieshaber C Frankie Rodriguez. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Announced OF Donavan Tate reported to extended spring training. American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS—Released RHP Jake Cowan. LAREDO LEMURS—Signed RHP Manolo Mendoza. Released INF Jake Opitz and OF Marcos Rodriguez. LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Signed INF Brian Embery. Sold the contract of RHP Joe Bisenius to Atlanta (IL). ST. PAUL SAINTS—Signed RHP Dylan Thomas. Released LHP Connor Whalen. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES—Signed INF Stephen King. WICHITA WINGNUTS—Signed RHP Kyle Wahl and OF Brent Clevlen. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES—Signed RHP Eduardo Nunez. TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES—Signed DH Pete LaForest. Frontier League FRONTIER GREYS—Signed RHP Casey Delgado and OF Alvaro Ramirez. JOLIET SLAMMERS—Signed RHP Matt Dillon, INF Matt Mercurio and UTL Kyle Robinson. Released RHP Brian Valente. NORMAL CORNBELTERS—Signed OF Mike Mobbs. RIVER CITY RASCALS—Signed 3B Sean Borman, C Danny Canela and RHP Andy Urban. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS—Sold the contract of SS Tyler Stubblefield to San Diego (NL). WASHINGTON WILD THINGS—Signed RHP Jordan Elliott. Released RHP Mike Hepple. United League EDINBURG ROADRUNNERS—Signed RHP Guadalupe Barrera. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MILWAUKEE BUCKS—Announced F Monta Ellis won’t exercise his option for the upcoming season, making him an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

RED DEER MARLINS The Red Deer Marlins Swim Club garnered 20 medals while winning the team title in the Lacombe Dolphins Big Splash meet during the weekend. Winning individual gold were 12-year-olds Claire Halford and Cale Kooyman as well as Hayden Bettenson (six), Lauren Bettenson (10), Owen Halford (eight) and Ryan Mah (15). Also striking gold were the boys 17 and under 200-metre free relay of Aiden Kooyman, Tyler Driesen, Liam Stalwick and Mah; the boys 14 and under 200m medley relay foursome of Keelan Armstrong, Matthew Purdy, Tyler Driesen and Ryan Claerhout; the girls 17 and under 200m medley relay squad of Kathryn Richards, Julia Richards, Emilie Unrau and Rachel Zabel; and the boys 17 and under 200m medley relay team of Aiden Kooyman, Cale Kooyman, Mah and Cale Weber. Winning individual bronze were 13-year-old Jame Gosling, Aiden Kooyman, 15, and Eric Sveinson, 12. Claire Halford, Lauren Bettenson, Liam Stalwick, Cale and Aiden Kooyman and Mah

CALDER CUP THE CANADIAN PRESS SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Tomas Tatar scored twice as the Grand Rapids Griffins won the Calder Cup on Tuesday with a 5-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch in Game 6 of the American Hockey League’s championship series.

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Signed TE Colin Cloherty. Waived TE Anthony Miller. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Signed S Johnathan Cyprien and CB Dwayne Gratz. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Waived WR Brandon Carswell. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS—Signed OL Nick Cody. HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS—Agreed to terms with C Pavel Datsyuk on a three-year contract extension, through the 2014-15 season. LOS ANGELES KINGS—Agreed to terms with D Slava Voynov on a six-year contract. NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Signed F Kevin Henderson to a two-year contract. PHOENIX COYOTES—Agreed to terms with Portland (AHL) coach Ray Edwards, assistant coaches John Slaney and Mike Minard, athletic trainer Mike Booi and equipment manager John Krouse on contract extensions. SAN JOSE SHARKS—Agreed to terms on a contract extension with C Logan Couture. American Hockey League HERSHEY BEARS—Named Mike Haviland coach. ECHL STOCKTON THUNDER—Announced the resignation of coach Matt Thomas to become men’s ice hockey coach at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

x — played only if necessary. NHL Scoring Leaders PLAYOFFS / Through June 17 GP G David Krejci, Bos 19 9 Nathan Horton, Bos 19 7 Milan Lucic, Bos 19 5 Evgeni Malkin, Pit 15 4 Kris Letang, Pit 15 3 Patrick Sharp, Chi 20 9 Sidney Crosby, Pit 14 7 Marian Hossa, Chi 19 7 Patrick Kane, Chi 20 6 Bryan Bickell, Chi 20 8 Patrice Bergeron, Bos19 7 Jeff Carter, LA 18 6 Slava Voynov, LA 18 6 Brad Marchand, Bos19 4 6 tied with 12 pts.

Chicago (W1) vs. Boston (E4) (Boston leads series 2-1) Monday’s result Boston 2 Chicago 0 Saturday’s result Boston 2 Chicago 1 (OT) Wednesday’s game Chicago at Boston,6 p.m. Saturday, June 22 Boston at Chicago, 6 p.m. Monday, June 24 x-Chicago at Boston, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 x-Boston at Chicago, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 (Game One) Chicago 4 Boston 3 (3OT)

NBA Finals (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) San Antonio 3, Miami 3 Thursday, June 6: San Antonio 92, Miami 88 Sunday, June 9: Miami 103, San Antonio 84 Tuesday, June 11: San Antonio 113, Miami 77 Thursday, June 13: Miami 109, San Antonio 93 Sunday, June 16: San Antonio 114, Miami 104 Tuesday, June 18: Miami 103, San Antonio 100, OT Thursday, June 20: San Antonio at Miami, 7 p.m. Tuesday’s summary SAN ANTONIO (100) Ginobili 2-5 4-6 9, Leonard 9-14 3-4 22, Duncan 13-21 4-5 30, Parker 6-23 6-7 19, Green 1-7 0-0 3,

PTS 23 18 16 16 16 15 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 13

Neal 2-7 0-0 5, Diaw 2-6 3-4 7, Splitter 2-2 1-2 5, Bonner 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-85 21-28 100. MIAMI (103) Miller 3-4 0-0 8, James 11-26 9-12 32, Bosh 5-12 0-1 10, Chalmers 7-11 2-2 20, Wade 6-15 2-2 14, Allen 3-8 2-2 9, Battier 3-4 0-0 9, Andersen 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 38-81 16-21 103. San Antonio25 25 25 20 5 — 100 Miami 27 17 21 30 8 — 103 3-Point Goals—San Antonio 5-18 (Ginobili 1-3, Parker 1-3, Leonard 1-3, Neal 1-3, Green 1-5, Diaw 0-1), Miami 11-19 (Chalmers 4-5, Battier 3-4, Miller 2-2, Allen 1-3, James 1-5). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—San Antonio 58 (Duncan 17), Miami 45 (Bosh 11). Assists—San Antonio 13 (Parker 8), Miami 23 (James 11). Total Fouls—San Antonio 21, Miami 26. A—19,900 (19,600).

Football Hamilton Toronto Montreal Winnipeg

GP 1 1 1 1

CFL Preseason East Division W L T 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

West Division GP W L T Sask. 1 1 0 0 B.C. 1 1 0 0 Calgary 1 0 1 0 Edmonton 1 0 1 0 Week One Friday’s results B.C. 29 Calgary 27 Saskatchewan 31 Edmonton 24

PF 33 24 26 6

PA 26 6 33 24

Pt 2 2 0 0

PF 31 29 27 24

PA 24 27 29 31

Pt 2 2 0 0

Week Two Thursday, June 20 Winnipeg at Hamilton, 5 p.m. Montreal at Toronto (Varsity Stadium), 5 p.m. Calgary at Saskatchewan, 8 p.m. Friday, June 21 Edmonton at B.C., 8 p.m. End of 2013 CFL pre-season 2013 Canadian Football League regular-season schedule TORONTO — The 2013 regular-season schedule as released by the Canadian Football League (all times subject to change): REGULAR SEASON Week One Thursday, June 27 Montreal at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Friday, June 28 Hamilton at Toronto, 5 p.m. B.C. at Calgary, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29 Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 1:30 p.m. Week Two Thursday, July 4 Winnipeg at Montreal, 5 p.m. Toronto at B.C., 8 p.m. Friday, July 5 Calgary at Saskatchewan, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7 Edmonton at Hamilton, 1 p.m. Week Three Thursday, July 11 Saskatchewan at Toronto, 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 Calgary at Montreal, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Winnipeg at Hamilton, 4:30 p.m. B.C. at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m. Week Four Friday, July 19 Toronto at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20 Montreal at Calgary, 5 p.m. Edmonton at B.C., 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Hamilton at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m. Week Five Thursday, July 25 Edmonton at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 Calgary at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 Saskatchewan at Hamilton, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 B.C. at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Week Six Byes: Calgary, Montreal, Saskatchewan, Toronto Friday, Aug. 2 Hamilton at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 Winnipeg at B.C., 5 p.m.

SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS—Suspended FC Dallas D Jair Benitez, Vancouver F Kekuta Manneh, Colorado D Hendry Thomas and Colorado coach Oscar Pareja, one game each for their actions in games on June 15. FC DALLAS—Signed MF Danny Garcia. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES—Named Nick Dasovic assistant coach.

Week Seven Byes:B.C., Edmonton, Hamilton, Winnipeg Thursday, Aug. 8 Toronto at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 Saskatchewan at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Rapids, the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings. Mitch Callahan had a goal and an assist for the Griffins. Joakim Andersson also had an emptynet goal. Petr Mrazek made 17 saves for the win. It is the first league title in the 17-year history of the Griffins franchise. Richard Panik and Andrej Sustr scored for the Crunch, the farm team of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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OLYMPIC SPORTS JAMAICA ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATION—Announced Olympic sprinter Veronica Campbell Brown is serving a suspension while anti-doping officials rule on her recent positive drug test.

all achieved their ‘A’ times, qualifying them for the Alberta Summer Swimming Association all star team and the Speedo Alberta Age Group and Senior Championships long course competition July 4-7 in Edmonton. The Innisfail Dolphins and host Dolphins finished second and third in the team standings, followed in order by the Ponoka Gators, Forestburg Aquanauts, Cochrane Piranhas, Killam Cyclones, Castor Tritons, Westaskwin Olympians and Hanna Seals. Other Marlins medal winners: Silver: Girls 10 and under 100m medley relay team (Alex Makortoff, Julianna Panteluk, Sara Mateika and Emma Wrench); boys 10 and under 100m medley relay team (Makai Wannop, Jack Walton, Zack Fletch, Seth Tomasson). Bronze: Girls 10 and under 100m free relay team (Megan Raivio, Jélena Snydal, Rory Zilka, Delaney Lehman); boys 12 and under 200m free relay team (Ethan McDonald, Sebastion Delainey, Ayden Wannop, Erik Sveinson); girls 14 and under 200m free relay team (Tanis Wiancko, Rachel Zabel, Hannah Warrington, Julia Richards); girls 10 and under 100m medley relay team (Zilka, Snydal, Raivio, Lehman); girls 14 and under 200m medley relay team (Wiancko, Jane Gosling, Claire Halford, Kira Weddell).

Tatar scored on the power play 12:41 into the second period then added an empty-net goal for some insurance in the final minute of play. The 22-year-old won the Jack A. Butterfield trophy as the most valuable player in the AHL playoffs after totalling 21 points — including a league-best 16 goals — in 24 post-season games. Defenceman Brennan Evans had the winner for Grand

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs FINAL ROUND Stanley Cup Final (Best-of-7)

Week Eight Friday, Aug. 16 Hamilton at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Montreal at Saskatchewan, 2 p.m. Calgary at B.C., 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 Edmonton at Toronto, 5 p.m. Week Nine Thursday, Aug. 22 B.C. at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23

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Bantam AAA Braves lose to Edmonton in extra innings Kobe Scott stroked a pair of singles and stole two bases in a losing cause as the Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves fell 7-6 in an extra inning to the host Edmonton Cardinals in weekend bantam AAA baseball action. Braves pitcher Andre MacCuaig worked six and one-third innings while allowing five runs on five hits, two walks and two hit batters, and fanning two. Kelsey Lalor closed, giving up two runs on one hit with no walks and three strikeouts, while Hayley Lalor recorded seven defensive outs. The Braves managed just three hits in losing the opener of the doubleheader 9-1. Scott pitched four innings, surrendering nine runs on six hits, three walks and one hit batter, and recording two strikeouts.

Calgary at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 Winnipeg at Hamilton, 11 a.m. Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 2 p.m. Week 10 Friday, Aug. 30 Hamilton at B.C., 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2 Edmonton at Calgary, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 Montreal at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Week 11 Friday, Sept. 6 Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 B.C. at Hamilton, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 Toronto at Montreal, 11 a.m. Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, 2 p.m. Week 12 Friday, Sept. 13 Hamilton at Calgary, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Winnipeg at Edmonton, 4:30 p.m. Toronto at Saskatchewan, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 Montreal at B.C., 2:30 p.m. Week 13 Friday, Sept. 20 Edmonton at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 Montreal vs. Hamilton (at Moncton, N.B.), 2 p.m. Toronto at Calgary, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 B.C. at Saskatchewan, 2:30 p.m. Week 14 Friday, Sept. 27 B.C. at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 Calgary at Hamilton, 4 p.m. Toronto at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 Saskatchewan at Montreal, 11 a.m. Week 15 Friday, Oct. 4 Hamilton at Toronto, 5 p.m. Saskatchewan at B.C., 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Montreal at Edmonton, 1:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Calgary, 4:30 p.m. Week 16 Friday, Oct. 11 B.C. at Calgary, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Edmonton at Saskatchewan, 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 Winnipeg at Montreal, 11 a.m. Toronto at Hamilton, 2:30 p.m. Week 17 Friday, Oct. 18 Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Toronto at Winnipeg, 1:30 p.m. B.C. at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 Hamilton at Montreal, 11 a.m. Week 18 Thursday, Oct. 24 Winnipeg at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 Edmonton at B.C., 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Montreal at Hamilton, 11 a.m. Saskatchewan at Calgary, 5 p.m. Week 19 Friday, Nov. 1 Montreal at Toronto, 5 p.m. Calgary at B.C., 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Hamilton at Winnipeg, noon Edmonton at Saskatchewan, 3 p.m. End of 2013 CFL Regular Season PLAYOFFS Sunday, Nov. 10 Division Semifinals East Division semifinal, TBA West Division semifinal, TBA Sunday, Nov. 17 Division Finals East Division final, TBA West Division final, TBA Sunday, Nov. 24 101st Grey Cup At Regina East vs. West Champions, 4:30 p.m.

Austin Kelts-Larsen followed and pitched two scoreless and hitless innings.

Dulc wins four medals at provincial trials Kylie Dulc of the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club snared four medals — including two gold — in the provincial age group trials at Calgary during the weekend. Dulc, 10, was golden in the 50- and 200-metre breaststroke events and also won silver in the 100m butterfly and a bronze medal in the 50m backstroke. Also reaching the podium were teammates Chloe Grant, 12, who earned a silver medal in the 50m backstroke, 14-yearold Sam Ross, who garnered a bronze in the 200m breaststroke and Alexandra Mah, nine, who won bronze in the 100m breaststroke. Dulc — in the 50- and 100m breaststroke — and Mah, in the 100m breaststroke, earned ‘A’ times and will compete in the Speedo Alberta Age Group and Senior Championships July 4-7 in Edmonton.

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Red Deer identity remains ‘secret’ LACOMBE ROTARY DINNER Lobster is on the menu for Lacombe’s 29th annual Rotary Club dinner later this month. On Friday at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, at 5214 50th Ave. in Lacombe, the lobster and steak dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails. There will also be a silent and live auction and Angus McAnugs, as portrayed by Gery Schubert, will MC the event. Tickets cost $75 and the proceeds go towards the Rotary Club’s youth, community and international programs. Tickets are available from any Lacombe Rotary member, Lacombe Signmasters, Garth Pol CGA or by calling the ticket hotline at 403782-7446. For more information, visit www. lacomberotary.ca.

CITY GATHERS OVER 5,500 RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer city staffers are not giving away any details on what is emerging as Red Deer’s identity. Since launching the Uncover Red Deer project in April, 250 residents have filled out surveys online and another 600 people have answered questions in person. Julia Harvie-Shemko, director of communications and strategic planning, said there have been more than 5,500 different responses to questions. “We don’t want to give a lot away of what

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people are saying,” said Harvie-Shemko. “We don’t want to influence what we are trying to say. But we are getting some really unique perspectives.” Harvie-Shemko said there are some themes developing from the data and they are just half way through this first stage of uncovering Red Deer’s identity. The $85,000 identity project will unfold over the next two years. The purpose is to determine what Red Deer is all about and what makes it different than other cities. With a formal identity, the city will be able to use it to better promote the benefits

of living, playing and doing business in Red Deer. This first step wraps up at the end of July and from there staffers will begin analyzing the data. Then staffers will go back to the community with what they heard to ensure it is on the mark. At the end of the project, the city will reveal Red Deer’s identity. To fill out the 21-question survey, visit www. uncoverreddeer.com or watch for staffers in blue shirts carrying iPads at community events. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Volunteers load a 1968 Jaguar E-Type in preparation for an auction on Sunday. Below, a volunteer works on vintage auto.

The first of six fundraising garage sales for the Hearts Ablaze Ministry of Potter’s Hands is scheduled for Saturday. The faith-based organization will hold the sales on Friday and Saturday, as well as July 19 and 20 and Aug. 23 and 24, at their location at 5202 53rd Ave. behind Superstore. Hamburgers, hot dogs and coffee will be sold during the garage sales. For more information, call Gaston at 40-3426560, Mitchel at 403887-3923 or Alvin at 403-341-3167.

Donor of vintage car collection not attending Olds College auction BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF The man who famously donated a vintage car collection valued at an estimated $2.5 million to Olds College will not attend the auction bearing his name on Sunday. Charllotte Adkens-Weiler, Olds College auction project manager, said Jack Anderson, 85, would likely be tempted to place a bid if he thought the price wasn’t right on a prized vehicle. In February 2012, the Calgary-area businessman and rancher donated his collection of 103 vintage cars and trucks in celebration of the college’s centennial. A convoy of 60 trucks carrying the vintage cars and trucks revved along Hwy 2 from Airdrie to Olds Agricultural Society Cow Palace in Olds on Friday. Among the old vehicles in the eclectic collection are a 1918 Maxwell, a 1936 Hupmobile, a 2002 Thunderbird and a 1956 Jaguar XK140. Anderson collected the vehicles over more than 50 years. Eighty-two volunteers drove,

CENTENNIAL BARBEQUE To celebrate Red Deer’s centennial, Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson will be serving up some good grub on Saturday at a barbecue lunch. To take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the business’s 37 Petrolia Dr. location, the event will also feature activities for children such as a bouncy castle and dry slide. Proceeds from the lunch will go towards the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter.

loaded and unloaded the vehicles throughout the day. “It looked like organized chaos but everything went smooth-

ly,” said Adkens-Weiler. The donation is the largest individual gift in Olds College’s history. Anderson was also the

previous record holder when he gave $1 million in cash to the college in 2007. The college celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Since the donation was announced in November 2012, volunteers have detailed and restored the vintage vehicles to ensure they can run. All the vehicles have been outfitted with new batteries and some were given paint jobs. The charity auction will get underway on Sunday at 10 a.m. but the college has events planned on Saturday leading up to the auction. Starting at 10 a.m., a public viewing of the auction items, a show and shine and much more are on tap. Adkens-Weiler said the college would be hard-pressed to estimate how much money the auction will bring. The proceeds from the auction will go towards the Olds College Centennial Entrepreneurial Legacy Fund. For more J.C. (Jack) Anderson Charity Auto Auction and event information, go to www. oldscollege.ca and click on centennial events. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Alberta seeking input into social policy

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BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Albertans will once again be asked to take part in discussions on social policy, this time focusing on improving child development, government responsibilities for children and poverty reduction. Last summer over 31,000 Albertans participated online, in community conversations, and through surveys, in the creation of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework. They identified four main goals — reduce inequality, protect vulnerable people, create a person-centered system of highquality services, and enable collaboration and partnerships. Alberta Human Services Minister Dave

Hancock said it’s not just about continuing community consultation — it’s about community engagement. He was in Red Deer on Tuesday, speaking at a meeting of the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance. “Social issues have to be owned by community. We all have to work collaboratively together. Absolutely there is to be a role for government. “We’re not abdicating that role. But if we want to solve social issues, they have to be solved community by community. They have to be owned in community and we have to bring our community resources to it,” said Hancock. He said opposition parties like to point out there’s no line in the provincial budget to specifically reduce poverty.

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“I’d rather look at what are our priorities, what are the highest priority things we can do, and how do we allocate resources to do it and how do we re-allocate resources because in some cases it’s about shifting what we’re doing. “We have to be willing to examine everything we’re doing. “The good things will survive scrutiny so we don’t have to be concerned about shutting down good things. We look at what we’re doing and see if we’re achieving the results we want.” In March, Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance met with 150 people for a one-day poverty reduction conference to come up with local strategies.

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BRIEFS Drug charges laid Two Sylvan Lake residents are facing charges after drugs, cash, and trafficking paraphernalia were seized from a home in the community over the weekend. Red Deer’s new Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, with the aid of Sylvan Lake RCMP, conducted the search of a residence on the fifth block of 52nd Street on June 15. The search turned up $16,000 worth of drugs — 73 grams of cocaine, 800 grams of marijuana and 100 grams of psilocybin. Also seized was drug trafficking paraphernalia and more than $3,600 in cash. Donald Lubianesky, 53, and 43-yearold Shawna Mucci were charged in the bust. Both are charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. The accused will appear in court on June 27.

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Leslie Stonechild visits with the stones that will be organized into a circle this week in Coronation Park. “I feel good,” said Stonechild. “Just being with them gives me a good feeling,” he said of the large asini, Cree for rock or stone. A total of 20 ‘grandfathers’ will be placed in a circle in the Red Deer park along Ross Street at 46th Avenue. The stone circle will be the first permanent monument in Red Deer that celebrates aboriginal people and culture. A dedication ceremony and feast to honour the stone circle will be held Saturday from 1-4 pm.

Celebration at Rimbey Central Albertans are invited out for a special 58th annual reunion. The Rimbey and District Old Timers are celebrating on Saturday at Rimbey Community Centre, starting with a light lunch from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Doors open at noon. Registration fee is $10 and includes lunch. A short program begins at 2 p.m. featuring the class of 1963 and recognizing the Rimbeys as the pioneer family. Door prizes will be drawn during the afternoon. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. at the community centre, followed by dancing with Elmer and Friends. Roast beef and dance costs $15. Pancake breakfast runs on Sunday at Pas-Ka-Poo Park from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and costs $7. Contact is 403-843-6893 or 403-8436497 or rimbeyoldtimers@yahoo.ca. Accommodations are Parkland Motel at 403-843-2294, Nesting Place RV Park at 843-4422, Super 8 Motel at 8433808, Grand Hotel at 843-2221, Rimbey Motor Inn at 843-3725 and Best Western Rimstone Ridge at 1-877-843-2999.

Turtle Awards on Friday Aboriginal achievement will be celebrated at the fifth annual Central Alberta Turtle Awards on Friday at Red Deer Sheraton. The awards celebrate today’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are making unique contributions to Red Deer and area. Last year, 18 aboriginal community members received awards. Entertainment includes hoop dancer Teddy Anderson and a Métis jigging demonstration. Doors open for the silent auction at 6 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 each at the Red Deer Friendship Society. Red Deer Friendship Society is a non-profit society that has been providing traditional cultural supports and services for the past 30 years.

A young man was killed in a collision near Coronation on Monday. Coronation RCMP members were called to a two-vehicle collision at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of Range Road 123 and Township Road 364, which is just west of the town. A 19-year-old man from the Coronation area died from his injuries as a result of the collision. The other driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police say speed and alcohol were not factors in the collision. RCMP continue their investigation.

can provide input by filling out the online survey or by hosting a small group discussions with friends, family, neighbours, colleagues, or volunteers using the Amplify Red Deer workbook as a guide and submitting the results to the city. To register, contact the Communications and Strategic Planning Department at 403-342-8147 or communications@reddeer.ca. Results of Amplify Red Deer will be summarized in a report and presented to Red Deer city council for consideration by early 2014. For more information or to download the workbook, visit www.reddeer. ca/amplify.

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The City of Red Deer is going virtual in its efforts to reach more residents the community. For the first time, the city will host a “tweetchat” on Twitter on Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. Earlier this month, the city launched Amplify Red Deer to improve the scope, quality, and efficiency of its interactions with residents. To join the conversation, you must have a Twitter account and follow @ cityofreddeer or use the hashtag #AmplifyRD. The @cityofreddeer was will ask a series of questions, marking each one with Q (question) and the question number. Mark your answer with A (for answer) and the question number. During the tweetchat, the city will not respond to tweets that do not pertain to Amplify Red Deer. Five focus groups are also scheduled next week that will allow residents to provide input on the development of the city’s new public engagement strategy. The focus groups will be held on Monday (10 a.m. and 7 p.m.), Tuesday (7 p.m.) and Wednesday (10 a.m. and 7 p.m.) in the boardroom at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre (56 Holt St.). Residents who are unable to attend

Some skilled Central Alberta students have returned from Vancouver with medals for their efforts. Based on their performances in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in May, six locals earned the right to take part in the national contest in Vancouver from June 5 to 8. Five came back from the coast with citations commemorating their competence. Ponoka Composite High School student Josiah Pilon earned Canadian gold for his carpentry creations, one of nine golds won by Alberta students at the national competition. For winning, Pilon receives $1,000 in scholarships. Dustin Sejdl and Jennifer Sidwell, also Ponoka students, garnered silver medals in the cabinet making and job skill demonstration categories, respectively. Scott Pylypow, also of Ponoka and now a Red Deer College student, took bronze in the post-secondary carpentry competition. Red Deer’s Mackenzie Clews, a Notre Dame High School student, collected bronze in the electrical installations category. Coralee Martin of Hunting Hills High School also competed in Vancouver, placing fifth in the IT Software So-

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lutions for Business competition. Every two years, winners from the national competition are selected to attend an international skills competition. Unfortunately for local winners, 2013 was not a selection year. Five hundred students from across Canada participated in more than 40 skills categories at the national competition.

Woman gets another chance A Kitimat, B.C., woman caught napping after a string of thefts has been given a chance to straighten out. Kelsey Pitton, 20, was arrested with her boyfriend by Red Deer City RCMP checking on a suspicious truck sitting in a downtown parking lot on Nov. 16. Police found a pickup truck that had been reported stolen, with its back window broken out and two suspects sleeping inside. Pitton was arrested at the scene with her boyfriend, 25-yearold Caleb Costello of Calgary. Pitton was charged with 23 counts of theft. Represented by defence counsel Ron Morin of Edmonton, Pitton pleaded guilty to one count of theft of property of a value less than $5,000. Crown prosecutor Tony Bell withdrew the remaining charges. Bell said Pitton had been caught on video filling the truck at a gas station in Beiseker at about 3 p.m. on Nov. 12. She got back into the truck, which was then driven away, leaving an unpaid fuel bill of $110.95. Bell asked Judge Gordon Yake to consider a conditional discharge with a period of probation, noting that Pitton has no prior criminal record and that she has returned to her parents’ home in Kitimat, where she is working with her mother. Pitton was also ordered to complete 20 hours of community service. Costello pleaded guilty in February to numerous charges and was sentenced to 12 months minus credit for time served.

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POVERTY: Priorities Eight priorities came out of the discussion: ● Define and creatively show the face of poverty in Red Deer to Red Deer ● Research, determine and publish Red Deer’s living wage ● Convene a conversation on affordable transportation ● Multi-sector recruitment to address poverty reduction ● Develop a working group to complete an environmental scan of financial literacy ● Explore existing employment services ● Address social isolation ● Enhance and sus-

tain existing literacy programs “We’re not looking at creating information that’s going to sit on a shelf. It’s going to be very practical solutions that can be implemented within our communities,” said Tricia Haggarty-Roberts, alliance co-chair. On Wednesday, the alliance will sit down to begin formulating strategies to put its new priorities into action, some starting this year. She said several municipalities in Alberta have already been working on poverty reduction so any provincially-led consultation should examine their ideas and plans. “A lot has happened on social policy framework from a year ago to what we have now. A year from now, I really

want to see action and less consultation.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

$600 for the cause will be entered to win a weekend in Banff and Jasper. The day will kick off with registration and a free breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m., with both rides setting off at 9:30 a.m. sharp. The two rides will come together in Olds around 4 p.m., where they will get a police escort for the final stretch down Hwy 2A to Didsbury. The Red Deer ride will leave from

the Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson (37 Petrolia Road), while in Olds the departure point is the Walmart parking lot at 6900 46th St. Registration for the ride is $30. For more information, contact Harper at 403-556-8050 or ruralalbertamrfd@ gmail.com. To learn more about the initiative, visit www.ridefordad.ca.

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PEOPLE & PIPELINES Thursday, June 20th • 5-9 pm Rimbey Community Centre5pm BBQ and Open House 6 pm Presentations (regulator and industry) Q&A to follow Open house includes representatives from oil and gas companies, regulatory bodies, the Farmer’s Advocate Office, Surface Rights Board and more. For more information call Krista at 403-846-9583

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raised over $500,000 in five years and this year’s goal is to bring in $200,000. Money raised this year will go toward the research of Dr. John Lewis at Edmonton’s Cross Cancer Institute. Organizer Dean Harper said he simply hopes anyone seeing the riders on Saturday will give them a wave, a simple gesture of support that he said goes a long way. As part of the end of the day ceremonies to be held in Didsbury, the mobile Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing Man Van will be present for any men, participants or not, wishing to be screened free of charge. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men — one in seven will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. As part of this year’s ride, organizers have a Bring the Buddy or Bring the Bucks contest. Any past rider who brings someone new to the ride or anyone who raises

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Father’s Day may be past, but motorcyclists will still be out on a Ride For Dad on Saturday. The fifth annual Rural Alberta Ride For Dad will take place on the weekend, with hundreds of bikers taking to Central Alberta roads in support of the fight against prostate cancer. This year’s edition will feature two routes — one taking riders from Red Deer to Rocky Mountain House, then south to Olds and Didsbury; the other going from Olds to Drumheller and back. Riders will pass through 27 communities along the routes, stopping for poker runs and to drum up support. Juno award-winning country singer Clayton Bellamy will serve as the celebrity ride captain. The ride started in Ottawa in 2000 and now is held in more than 30 cities across Canada, with over $10 million raised in its history. The Rural Alberta chapter has

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NEW YORK — Thousands of screaming fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at the premiere of his new thriller, World War Z. The 49-year old actor took his time to talk to reporters on the appropriately-designed “Z-shaped” red carpet, often breaking away to sign autographs and pose for photographs with fans. “We’re not doing this small... we’re going big this summer,” Pitt said of the premiere that resembled a music festival. Pitt stars in and produced the apocalyptic thriller based on the book by Max Brooks. He’s the son of the legendary Mel Brooks. Pitt plays a former United Nations investigator who traverses the world in a race against time

to stop a zombie pandemic that is threatening to decimate humanity. “We liked this idea of taking a genre and using that as, I guess, a metaphor for pandemics, and what if one of these pandemics jumped the tracks. “Would we be ready? What countries would be in better shape, what countries would take the biggest hit,” Pitt said of the zombie thriller. While Pitt sees the film as more of a summer thriller than a cautionary tale, he’s nonetheless intrigued by the political subtext. “A movie is only good if it speaks about our time, if it’s personal in some way, and it plugs into the zeitgeist to irritate a little bit. I think we got that here,” he said.

As for letting his children see it, Pitt feels the movie is not appropriate for the younger ones. “My two oldest I’ve let see it, and they’ve loved it. Parental guidance, it’s called parental guidance,” Pitt said of only allowing Maddox, 11, and Pax, 8, to see the film. Pitt, and fiancee Angelina Jolie, have six children. Jolie has long been recognized for her humanitarian work, and served as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, or UNHCR. In 2012, she was promoted to Special Envoy. So how does Jolie feel about Pitt representing the UN in the film? Pitt laughed, saying: “She just didn’t want me to embarrass them.” Online: www.worldwarzmovie.com

Hockey comedy ‘Goon’ named 2012’s biggest English-language homegrown smash BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Jay Baruchel says he hopes the financial success of his hockey comedy Goon will help stem Canada’s talent “brain drain” to Hollywood. The Montreal-based actor was in Toronto on Tuesday to accept Telefilm’s Golden Box Office prize for last year’s on-ice smash. “If it were up to me I would never have to leave and so it was kind of a beautiful thing that we got to make this movie,” Baruchel said while accepting the annual prize for Canada’s top theatre release. “We’re doing our part to fight the brain drain and I hope we just get to keep making cool movies and kids will go see them.” The Telefilm honour comes with $20,000 for the winning film’s director and $20,000 for the film’s writers. Baruchel, who co-wrote the Manitoba-shot Goon with Pineapple Express and Superbad scribe Evan Goldberg, accepted a giant novelty cheque along with director Michael Dowse at Toronto’s Hockey Hall of Fame. “I didn’t know we’d actually get giant cardboard cheques,” Baruchel said incredulously while thanking the cast and Telefilm for their support. “My friends back home were making fun of me (saying), ‘Oh, you’re going to get your big Lotto cheque.’ “And I (said), ‘Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.’ And it actually is a big cheque. This is amazing.” Telefilm says “Goon” collected $4.1 million at Canadian theatres in 2012, more than any other homegrown English-language feature film that year. Goon was a box office hit from the moment it opened in February 2012, beating Hollywood imports its first weekend out. Seann William Scott starred as a bouncer-turnedhockey-enforcer who muscles his way through the minor leagues. Baruchel co-starred alongside Liev Schreiber, Eugene Levy, Alison Pill and Marc-Andre Grondin. Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Johnny Bower and co-stars Grondin, David Paetkau, George Tchortov and Richard Clarkin were at the awards presentation Tuesday. Telefilm boss Carolle Brabant says Goon collected a total of $17 million, including revenue from foreign box offices, video-on-demand and DVD sales. Producer Don Carmody says that put the film in the black, noting it cost just $9 million to make. He suggests part of the winning formula was not approaching Goon as a Canadian movie. “I approached it as an international movie that would appeal to a wide audience. And fortunately it did,” says Carmody, whose other films include Chicago and the Resident Evil franchise. “There is some great talent in this country and so much of it gravitates towards the U.S. once they become successful and it’s really a challenge to bring it back. I happen to like making movies in Canada, but I make international movies, basically, and that’s how I approached Goon.” Canada’s expat stars include the L.A.-based Gold-

berg, who has another hit on his hands with the current comedy This is the End, also starring Baruchel alongside fellow Canucks Seth Rogen, Michael Cera and Hollywood pals James Franco and Jonah Hill.

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Randi Boulton will perform a free concert at Bower Ponds on Sunday. The local musician, who was voted one of the Top 16 new artists in the CBC Searchlight talent contest, will sing some tunes from her latest Sometimes Life album. She’s also set to pilot some newer material during the 2 to 4 p.m. concert on the outdoor stage. “This show will be great to bring the family to,” said Kristina Oberg, culture supervisor for the City of Red Deer. “Randi Boulton is an incredible musician and performs with such passion that people will not be able to resist getting up to dance.” The city’s special events programmer added that local parks and music are a great combination. “There’s no better place to be on a summer Sunday.” More summer fun can be found downtown as the city organizes weekly culture and arts events Wednesday evenings at the Downtown Market and lunchtimes on Thursday on the Ross Street Patio. For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca/bestsummer.

Alberta Skies exhibit at Kiwanis Gallery The ever-changing Alberta sky has inspired a new art exhibit at the Kiwanis Gallery, downstairs at the Red Deer Public Library. Calgary artist Judith Hall chose to paint the dominant feature of Alberta’s landscape: the big sky. Whether a chinook arch is bringing warm weather in the winter, or dark clouds are threatening thunderstorms in the summer, skies are always an important part of the view. In her series of paintings, Hall examines the many moods and manifestations of the space above us, the colours of sunrise and sunset, and everything in between. Alberta Skies: Acrylic paintings by Judith Hall runs from Monday to Aug. 15. An opening reception for this exhibit, presented by the Red Deer Arts Council, will be held on First Friday, July 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The artist will be in attendance and refreshments will be served.

MGM AEG to build 20,000-seat Vegas concert and sports arena LAS VEGAS — Years of talk about building an arena capable of hosting professional sports and bigname concerts yielded an announcement Tuesday that casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG will build a privately financed 20,000-seat indoor venue on the Las Vegas Strip. Construction on the $350 million arena should start next summer on land that MGM Resorts owns between the New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts, the two companies said in a joint announcement. Completion is expected by spring 2016. The international design firm Populous will draw up plans for premium seating and hospitality areas for entertainment and sports events, the statement said. Populous designed London’s O2 arena, Berlin’s O2 World arena and Kansas City’s Sprint Center, among other projects. The arena is expected to be a centerpiece of an outdoor pedestrian mall featuring restaurants and retail shops stretching from Las Vegas Boulevard to Frank Sinatra Drive, visible from Interstate 15.

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sure that her family name is carried on. Her husband has male cousins who can carry on the family name, but she doesn’t. My friend is in shock. If her son agrees to this irrational request, she believes her family name stops there. In her mind, cousins do not count in carrying on one’s lineage. However, she doesn’t want to cause a family rift by openly and strongly opposing this possibility. Do you have any suggestions for her? — Friend of the Family Dear Friend: This is completely up to the couple, and your friend should try to stay out of it. Frankly, the wife has the stronger claim for carrying on a family name. It’s also possible that the couple will have other sons. And plenty of women object to the old-fashioned (and sexist) notion that only the boys count when it comes to lineage. We know your friend is hurt and disappointed, but if she wants a relationship with her son, his wife and their child, she needs to put this aside. Dear Annie: I shared the same frustration as “Troubled in High School,” the 16-yearold girl who can only think about boys, drugs, alcohol,

HOROSCOPE Wednesday, June 19 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Zoe Saldana, 35; Gena Rowlands, 83; Ryan Hurst, 37 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: This is one of those passionate days where we will be surrounded by lots of magical energy. A dreamlike state inspires us to escape reality and seek a world full of colour and fantasy. Sympathetic gestures prove of our ability to understand each other at a very profound level. Prophetic insights give us access to sizzling mysteries. Let your imagination run riot. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, prepare to have a change of pace in your daily routine. Fortunately for you, you will possess the discipline and the focus to carry on with your obligations. You will put a greater emphasis on health related matters and you will fight any problems with much needed efficiency. It is in your best interest to be honest and crystal clear about your personal expectations. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel and education are highly favourable and productive for you. You see the bigger picture in any situation which helps you avoid unnecessary emotional entanglements. You come across a circumstance that unveils a higher purpose to your daily life. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Loosen up a bit and stop believing that your opponents are trying to test you out. Your perception is

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BELLINGHAM Gordon Ian August 25, 1930 - June 16, 2013 Gordon Bellingham passed away at the Red Deer Hospice after a short battle with leukemia on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Gordon was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1930. He later met and married Ann Laurie in 1950 and had two children, Laurie-Anne and Keith. The family moved west to Calgary, then Edmonton and residing in Red Deer. Anne passed away in 1986, and it was two years later that Gordon met and married Jane (Harmon) in 1988. Gordon was employed by Firestone and Burns Foods as Transportation Traffic Manager before moving into the Alberta Government system. He retired as chairman of the Alberta Board of Transportation, but still continued to participate in that system by serving on the Alberta Driver Control Board for twelve years. In 1996, Gordon and Jane purchased “Gord’s Smoke Shop”, which operated in Bower Mall for seventeen years until moving in February 2013 to a much larger location on Gaetz Avenue South, where it continues to be a successful family operated business. Taking full advantage of semi-retirement, Gordon and Jane travelled often, taking cruises and visiting Las Vegas and other U.S. destinations. He enjoyed casino trips, both locally and in his travels. Gordon will be greatly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife, Jane, son Keith (Carmen) of Cochrane, Alberta, daughter Laurie-Anne (Ken) Lozoway of Victoria, British Columbia, step-daughters Andrea Malyon (Nigel) of R e d D e e r, A l b e r t a a n d Michelle Ruminski (Hubert) of Whitehorse, Yukon. Gordon was the very proud grandfather of six, Lindsay Dennison (Chris), Dallas Lozoway (Jennifer), Everett Bellingham (Melissa), Colin Bellingham, Taylor Malyon and Sydney Malyon. He was further blessed with two great-grandsons, Pierson Lozoway and Walker Dennison. Also left to remember Gordon is his brother Bill of Stoney Creek, Ontario. A Hawthorne Tree will be planted in honor of Gordon in the Memorial Tree Park on Gasoline Alley, Red Deer, and a private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made online directly to the Red Deer Hospice at www.reddeerhospice.com where end-of-life care is handled with respect, kindness and compassion. We cannot Thank all those involved enough for making this journey bearable for us and for Gordon. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

FRASER Mary (Mamie) Boyd Rae Mamie, born August 1, 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland, passed away in her home on Thursday, June 13, 2013. A Celebration of Mamie’s Life will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.

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COWAN Doreen (nee Scherban) “The Bay Shoe Lady” 1947 - 2013 Doreen passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on Saturday, June 15, 2013 with Dean, her husband of 22 years, at her side. Doreen was born April 9, 1947 in Saskatoon, SK. She was raised on a farm near Aberdeen, SK and being independent, she moved to Calgary on Canada Day, 1967. Doreen lived and worked in Calgary and when her first husband died in 1980, she took her lay off pay from Gulf Canada and bought a home in Airdrie for her daughter Carrie and her. A brave thing to do! In 1990 she met Dean Cowan at a square dance and in 1991 they married and built a new home to raise their children in Airdrie. In 2001 they moved to Red Deer. Doreen worked at The Bay in Calgary for 3 years and then 9 years at Bower Mall Bay where she was known as “The Shoe Lady”. Once diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia, she resided at Symphony Aspen Ridge Long Term Care. Doreen is survived by her husband Dean; mother Sylvia Bunka of Calgary; sister Vera (Blair) of Calgary and brothers Richard of Saskatoon and John of Vancouver. She was blessed with a daughter Carrie (Shannon) Burns of Airdrie and grandchildren Nathalie, Grace and Aaron as well as step children Jennifer (Trevor) Scheible and Darcy Cowan of Calgary. Doreen will also be missed by numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Steve; infant sister Linda and her first husband Richard Cundiff. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 40 - Holmes Street, Red Deer, AB. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Doreen’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Society, 105, 4419 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z5 or to The Red Deer Hospice Society, 9 9 - A r n o t Av e n u e , R e d Deer, AB T4R 3S6. Condolences to Doreen’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca Bruce MacArthur MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944

LINDHOLM Gordon Lindholm passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 17, 2013. He was born January 28, 1931 at Red Deer, AB to Frank & Thyra Lindholm. He is survived by his wife Sandy; daughter Marilyn (Barry) Roche; son Larry (Kristi) Lindholm; daughter Debbie (Dave) Miller and step-children Kristi (Nate) Briner, Cory (Kendra) Anderson, Cindy Wood, Lyle (Cindy) McCarty; seventeen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Barney (Teresa), Richard, and Greg (Deanna), and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson Jason and his sisterin-law Bev. A Celebration of Gordon’s Life will be held at the Special Events Centre, Sheraton Hotel (formerly Capri Hotel), at 3310 50 Avenue, Red Deer on Friday June 21, 2 0 1 3 a t 1 : 0 0 P. M A s a n expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made in Gordon’s name to the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter or Red Deer Hospice Society. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

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HANSON 1968 - 2013 Catharine Hanson of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 44 years. She was born on December 14, 1968 in Churchill, Manitoba, where she met and married her loving husband, Lance. For the past 15 years, they have resided in Red Deer. Catharine was an employee of Convergies; upon its departure from Red Deer, Catharine became an employee of Co-op, where she has worked for the past few years.Catharine enjoyed the time she spent making jewelry, painting and ceramics, and especially loved to entertain her family and friends with karaoke. Catharine was a very talented woman with many artistic abilities. Catharine will be lovingly remembered by her husband Lance; children Eric, Anthony and Juliet, all of Red Deer and brothers Gary, Ward and Keith, all of Winnipeg. Catharine was predeceased by her parents Ruth and Howard Brown and brother Rick Brown. In honour of Catharine, a funeral service will take place at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer following the funeral service. Should friends so desire, memorial contributions in Catharine’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society by visiting www. cancer.ca Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

HAY Ross James Hay entered into eternal rest on the 2nd day of June, 2013 in his 86th y e a r. B e l o v e d s p o u s e o f M a r g u e r i t e H a y, R o s s i s predeceased by his daughter Glenda Oriold and will be sadly missed by his wife Marguerite; his children, Judy Rempel and her husband Abe, Terry Hay and his wife Wilda, Mihalee Bennett and her husband Robert, Douglas H a y, h i s G r a n d c h i l d r e n Rayna Jenkins and her husband Robert, Candace Elford and her husband John Robert, Nickolas Oriold and his wife Kistina, Meloney Brooks and her husband Jason, Jacqueline Oriold, Jordhana Rempel, Russell Hay, Robby Bennett, Glen B e n n e t t , M i c h a e l H a y, Ceildidh Rodger, his great grandchildren, Taylor Mary Elford, Kaelyn Elford, Morgan Elford, Jack Jenkins, Olivia Oriold, Logan Brook, Arabelle Brooks, and all his step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his friends, neighbors, fellow Masons, Kiwanians, and the ACT/UCT members. There was a visitation at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E. Oshawa, Ontario. 905-433-4711 on June 5 from 6:45 pm. to 9 pm. Ross’s life was celebrated at a Requiem Eucharist Mass on 6 th of June at 11 am. at St. Peters Anglican Church 1175 Cedar Street Oshawa, Ontario 905-728-8080. followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Internment of his ashes will take place at a later date at the Resurrection Cemetery o n 3 5 5 Ta u n t o n R o a d , Whitby, Ontario.

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LOCKERBIE Brian “Dougie” It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Brian “Dougie” Lockerbie. He went to be with his parents, Harold D Lockerbie and Virginia Grey Lockerbie on Sunday,June 16, 2013, at the age of 63 years. He passed peacefully at his residence in Red Deer, AB. He will always be remembered for his larger than life sense of humor and his loving generosity. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Lockerbie and grandson, Foster Lockerbie of Calgary, A B a n d d a u g h t e r, L i s a Lockerbie and grandsons; Brian Lockerbie and Jonathan Lawrence of Moncton, NB. He will be missed greatly by his stepsons; Anthony and Cody Myer, his sister, Beth (Jacques) Paynter and family, and sister, Dorothy (Harry) Walker-Silver and family. As well as his many friends and business associates. Visitations will take place on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 21st, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Eventide Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Brian Douglas Lockerbie may be made directly to MADD Canada, MADD Calgary.ca or 6528 11th St NE Calgary AB T2E 7J4. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

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PARKER Annabelle was born February 21, 1937 to Robert and Ellen Parker at Bentley, Alberta, the third child of four. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2013 with family and friends by her side. Annabelle was predeceased by her parents Robert and Ellen; her brothers Hewie and his wife Rose and Calvin and his wife Kathy; her sister Arlene. Annabelle is survived by her daughter Jackie and her husband Leo, her grandpuppy Pepper and her 12 nieces and nephews and their families. You will forever be an angel in our hearts. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, 4707-70 Street, Stettler, Alberta. To send or view condolences go to www.stettlerfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made to Superfluity, c/o Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 1-877-884-3422

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RINAS Wayne Edward Rinas passed away tragically on June 15, 2013 in Rocky Mtn† House at the age of 52. He was born March 19, 1961 at Calgary, AB. to Ethel and Ronald Rinas. Wayne married Marilyn Hollman on June 29, 1985 in Macklin, SK. To this marriage they were blessed with two sons, Jeremy Wayne born December 29, 1988 and Kyle Bryan born September 27, 1991. Wayne’s career provided numerous opportunities which had them living in Olds, Stettler, Innisfail and finally settling in Rocky Mtn House in 1997. Wayne was very active in the community coaching his sons in soccer, baseball, golf and hockey; all of which he thoroughly enjoyed playing himself which created many wonderful friends and memories. Wayne was predeceased by his mother Ethel Rinas, father Ronald, brother Brian, grandmother Mildred Peterson and grandmother Johanna Kline. Wayne is survived and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marilyn, and sons Jeremy (Amanda) Rinas, and Kyle Rinas. Wayne’s stepmother Linda Rinas, brothers Joe (Darlene) Rinas, Terry (Santa) Rinas, Robert (Gail) Rinas, Kevin (Michelle) Rinas, Dale (Nadine) Rinas, Darwin (Roxanne) Kirton, Darcy Kirton and sisters Sheri (Trevor) Krall and Angie (Craig) Moore. Marilyn’s parents Stanley and Cecilia Hollman and her brothers Pat (Nancy) Hollman, Gerard (Melody) Hollman, Ken Hollman and sisters Joanne Hollman, Elaine (Diehl) Townsley, Beatrice (George) Kuneff, Karen (Shawn) Geiger, Bernice (Mike) Kowanisky. Wayne will also be missed by numerous family members and many close friends. We all knew Wayne to be loving and caring to his family and friends, as well as his passion for sports, namely his love for hockey, golf and ball. Wayne will be remembered as one who went out of his way to make time for those who needed a hand, regardless of how busy he was. He continually offered h i s t i m e t o h e l p f a m i l y, friends and the community he loved. Funeral services for Wayne Rinas will be held at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Rocky Mountain House, 5208 - 53 Avenue, on Friday, June 21 at 11:00 am. A celebration of Wayne’s life will follow at 2:00 pm at the Rocky Arena Complex, 5332 - 50 Street. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations can be made in Wayne’s name to the Rocky Mountain House Jr. Golf Program, c/o Pine Hills Golf Course, Box 1811, Rocky Mtn. House, AB, T4T 1B4; Rocky Minor Hockey Association c/o Box 1903, Rocky Mtn. House, AB† T4T 1B4, or the Rocky Curling Club c/o Box 331, Rocky Mtn. House, AB† T4T 1A3.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and husband. Tom passed away peacefully on June 15, 2013 at the Red Deer Hospice surrounded by his family at the age of 65. Tom was born in Nanton, Alberta November 10, 1947. He moved with his family to the Stauffer area in 1955. He attended Condor and David Thompson Schools where he met the love of his life Jean and married her on April 7, 1967. Tom worked in construction and gas plants until 1975 when he started To m Wa d d e l l B u l l d o z i n g which he owned and operated until his passing. Tom is survived by his wife Jean and their three children; son Chris (Arlene), grandsons Tommy and Jackson; daughter Stacy (Brian), granddaughters Jill and Jory and grandson Donavan; son Mark (Jenny), grandsons River, Dallas and Nate and granddaughters Kaley and Rossetta; his mother Esther; sisters Penny, Vicky, Cheryle and brother B r i a n ( J e a n ) . To m w a s predeceased by his father Alan in 2010. Tom will be remembered for his many roads, building sites and all his other construction projects. Also his love of music, guns and chocolate bars for the grandkids. We want to express our deep gratitude to all who cared for Tom on Unit 32 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, Red Deer Hospice, Reverend Yoos, Reverend Kim and the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home. A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Lake, Alberta In Memoriam on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation entrusted to the HANCOCK Rocky Mountain Crematorium. In loving memory of Shirley Condolences may be Darlene Hancock 1947-1998 forwarded to Those we love remain with us www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca for love itself lives on, and cherished memories SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY never fade. FUNERAL HOMES AND Because a loved one’s gone. CREMATORIUM, Those we love can never be your Golden Rule Funeral more than a thought apart, Homes, entrusted with the for as long as there are arrangements. memories they’ll live on in 403-887-2151 our hearts.

MERKEL Nelita (Wilma) Gamay Merkel beloved wife of Lloyd Merkel passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital June 15, 2013 after a courageous struggle with cancer. Nelita was born December 18, 1953 in Tupax Jones, Isabella, Philippines. She leaves behind her loving husband Lloyd Merkel, and two children Lee Merkel (step-son) and Chasidy Merkel (step-daughter). Nelita survives through her loving family members Venancio Gamay Jr (brother), Robert Gamay (brother), Marita Bayang (sister), Marilyn Gamay (sister) including Christian Bayang (nephew) and Mary-anne Bayang (niece). As well as many other loving family members and friends. Nelita was predeceased by her parents Venancio Gamay Sr (father) and Thomasa Mateo (mother) as well as Phyllis Merkel (mother-in-law), Ernest Merkel (father-in-law), and Bonnie Lowe (sister-in-law). While in Philippines Nelita studied hard to become a registered nurse. Succeeding her schooling she immigrated to Canada in 1996. She met the love of her life Lloyd in 1997 and two years later In Memoriam they were wed on July 31, 1999. Lloyd and Nelita had a lovely life together. They met many friends in their 16 years together. Nelita and Lloyd especially enjoyed the company of their many family members and friends. Nelita was a loving wife and a wonderful person with a beautiful soul, whose presence will be missed in many parts of the world. Memorial service will take place at Sunnybrook United Church at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013.

STEVE BROWN A precious heart stopped beating, two golden eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. ~Love always, Leanne, Alycia, Josh, Austin and Isaiah

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REARDIGAN 1938 - 2013 Joyce Catherine Reardigan (nee James) of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully at Red Deer Regional Hospital on June 15, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Joyce was born in Forestberg, Alberta; the youngest of six siblings. Shortly after joining the Air Force in 1959, she met her loving husband; Joe Reardigan, her husband of fifty three years. Joyce was creative, playful and graceful. She found great joy in her family, in dancing, painting, writing, music and interior design. Her final painting is a Tree of Life which will remain unfinished; awaiting her next inspiration. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her husband; Jerome Joseph Reardigan, two sons; Gerard (Judy) and David (Monika) all of Red Deer, Alberta, along with, her daughters; Dominique of Vernon, British Columbia and Galilah of Summerland, British Columbia, her grandchildren; Rachel, Brittany, Michelle, Caitlin, Brendan and Gabriella, as well as, her sister; Jane Vaughan. Joyce was predeceased by parents; Hiram and Mabel James, sisters; Dorothy Smith, Beatrice Hewitt, Isabelle Miller, Lina Lang and brother; Franklin James. A memorial service in Joyce’s memory will be held at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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LOST IPHONE on June 11 in or around Costco. Reward offered, no questions asked 403-746-2456 or 403-350-1856 MEN’S LARGE BLACK LEATHER JACKET. Truck with mountain scene on back. Very special. Please call 403-352-7795

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

FOUND: Child’s graduation picture (Probably Kindergarten age) Found in Waskasoo. Call 403-302-3935 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

West Lake 97 WEDDELL CR. June 20, 21, & 22 10-6

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

307064F23

Your application will be ARAMARK at (Dow kept strictly confidential. Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. Fax resume w/ref’s to A RED DEER BASED 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black Pressure Testing Company req’s. Operators for testing BOP’s throughout AB. Only those with Drilling rig exp. need apply. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-341-6213 or email mikeoapt@gmail.com CCCSI is hiring sanitation Only those selected for workers for the afternoon interview will be contacted. and evening shifts. Get Classifieds...costs so little paid weekly, $14.22/hr. Call 403-348-8440 or fax Saves you so much! 403-348-8463

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Parkvale

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willing to work night/early morning shifts. Immediate openings. Full Benefits. Contact Mike 403-848-1478

LOST DOG, brown/black, curly tail, answers to Sonny, lost in Gasoline Alley 403-749-3282

Found

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FULL & PART TIME CHICKEN CATCHERS •

REWARD CAT, lost in Kentwood, black,18 lbs. Please call 587-377-2757

The West Park Community Association

Please e-mail resumes to hr@pidherneys.com or fax to: 403-845-5370.

Must be able to Provide own work truck Leadership and Supervisory skills- mentor and train crew Strong Computer Skills Operate 5000psi 10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells) Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment Tr a v e l t o a n d f r o m locations across Western Canada

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

790

Oilfield

800

Central Alberta Oilﬁeld Construction Company

Cleaning

1070

CLEAN FREAK FOR HIRE Available to start cleaning houses on July 2. Call: Sharla at 403-357-7801

1100

BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Eavestroughing

Escorts

We’ll do it all... Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

MAMMA MIA !! Soffit, Fascia & Eaves. 403-391-2169 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

3rd & 4th year apprentice or Journeyman

Eavestroughing

1130

EVESTROUGH / WINDOW CLEANING. 8-6 p.m. Mon-Sat. 403-506-4822

1165

ASIAN MZ. REIKO 587-377-1298 Avail. days

EDEN 587-877-7399 10am-midnight INTOXICATING ESCORTS Cash or credit 403-550-0732 LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car ROXY. I’M BACK! 403-848-2300 ULTIMATE PLAYMATES. 403-986-SEXY Red Deer’s Best

Handyman Services

CONCRETE???

3rd, 4th year apprentice or Journeyman

1130

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS GUTTERS CLEANED & Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 with oilfield service VELOX EAVESTROUGH companies, other small Cleaning & Repairs. businesses and individuals rates. 340-9368 Reasonable RW Smith, 346-9351

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY:

Fax your resume to: 403-729-3236 Attn: Andy or Darry or email to bunwel@telusplanet.net

1010

Accounting

Contractors

306266F13

755

LOOKING FOR

Newly Renovated Facility

Coming Events

H2S, First Aid and Ground Disturbance a definite asset.

QUALIFICATIONS: •

RECEPTIONIST for Hygiene Department req’d. • Please drop off resumes to Associate Dental, Attn. Corinne or fax 403-347-2133 • •

reddeerfuneralhome.com

50-70

Top wages paid, benefits and scheduled days off.

Competitive Wages, Benefits, Retirement and Saving Plan!

Full Time / Part Time Fax resume to 403-782-6326 or drop off in person.

403-347-3319

CLASSIFICATIONS

• FOREMAN • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS • LOWBOY DRIVERS • GRAVEL TRUCK DRIVERS • GENERAL LABOURERS

JOIN OUR FAST GROWING TEAM!!

LACOMBE

6150–67 Street Red Deer, AB

WHAT’S HAPPENING

800

Oilfield

Day Supervisors

VAC/steamer Truck driver. Lacombe area, HOME EVERY NIGHT. Fax resume to 403-704-1442

Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

(2-4yrs experience)

Funeral Home & Crematorium

Lost

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D

CLASS 3

800

Pidherney’s is busy and requires the following positions as soon as possible various construction projects throughout Central and Northern Alberta:

JOURNEYMAN HD CVIP MECHANIC

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

WANTED

EXPERIENCED

Oilfield

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

We are currently seeking motivated hardworking personnel to join our busy oilfield trucking division. Top wages. Email or fax resumes to 403-782-0913 kelly@downtons.com

800

(5- 10yrs experience)

Red Deer

Arbor Memorial Inc.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Oilfield

Night Supervisors

Funeral Directors & Services

Funeral Home & Crematorium by Arbor Memorial

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

740

Dental

Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

800

Oilfield

Please specify position when replying to this ad.

700-920

Janitorial

Red Deer

If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca

800

307339F19-21

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, June 19, 2013

1200

QUALITY INSTALLATIONS Need a minor reno but don’t have the time? Flooring, finishing, fences, decks, garages, bathrooms, kitchens.. No job too small in Red Deer. Call 587-377-1823 TIRED of waiting? Call Renovation Rick, Jack of all trades. Handier than 9 men. 587-876-4396 or 587-272-1999

Massage Therapy

1280

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 5003-50 St. 403-348-5650

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Private back entry. 403-341-4445 HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its BEST! 403-986-6686 Come in and see why we are the talk of the town. RED DEER’S BEST

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

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

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

PAINTING BY DAVE Interior, Exterior, New Construction. Comm/Indust. 2 Journeyman w/over 50 yrs exp. %15 discount for seniors. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. We carry WCB & Liability Insurance. 403-307-4798 SISTERS FOR HIRE!!!! Interior & Exterior Painting 403-598-0937

Personal Services

1315

MYSTICAL VISIONS. PALM. TAROT PSYCHIC 35 yrs experience across Canada. Love, Work, Money, etc. GUARANTEED RESULTS. MysticalVisions@hotmail.ca ca Call. 403 304-8235

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as yard landscaping, bathroom fixtures, painting, concrete or flooring. James 403-341-0617 SENIORS need a HELPING HAND? Cleaning, cooking companionship - in home or in facility. Call 403-346-7777 or visit helpinghands.com for info.

Window Cleaning

1420

WINDOW / EVESTROUGH CLEANING. 8-6 p.m. Mon-Sat. 403-506-4822

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, June 19, 2013 D3

800

TUNDRA PETROLEUM

is recruiting for a FIELD HAND/COIL TUBING OPERATOR Positions. The job involves working with Down Hole Capillary Tubing at well sites, driving truck, and shop/yard work. Preferred Requirements: Coiled Tubing Experience Class 1 with Air with clean drivers abstract. Crane & Hoist (Wellhead boom) Well Service BOP Current H2S, PST Tundra offers competitive salaries and works off of a industry leading job bonus structure. Start your career! See Help Wanted Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Professionals

810

AL-TERRA ENGINEERING (RED DEER) LTD. SEEKING CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST. Above industry standard wages, benefits plan, vehicle allowance, profit sharing. Experience a diverse variety of projects in Red Deer & all over Alberta. C.E.T designation with a minimum of 2-5 years of experience using AutoCAD or Civil 3D. Please email resumes to: Tyler Broks, R.E.T - tbroks@al-terra-rd. com or fax 403-340-3038. Visit our website www. al-terra-rd.com. Start your career! See Help Wanted

830

Trades

850

RED DEER’S #1 Tool Store

KMS TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

is looking for individuals who are passionate about tools, and are committed to exceptional customer service. If you are knowledgeable about Welding, Construction, Wood Working, Shop Equipment or Automotive industry tools, enjoy a fast paced environment and have a can-do attitude, we have the role for you. Employee pricing, extended health benefits and training provided for the right candidate. Now accepting resumes for SALES AND CASHIER positions, apply in person 53 Burnt Park Drive or email employment@ kmstools.com

Trades

850

BUSY DEALERSHIP REQUIRES

LUBE TECH

Is hiring for the following position:

Fulltime Dispatch/Batcher & Ready Mix Drivers (Driver’s require Class 3) Heavy Equipt. Operators Experience an asset. You must pass a physical & Drug Test. Fax resume attn: Mike 403 347 8060 or mike.castilloux@ lafarge-na.com

860

Sales & Distributors

830

HVAC Salesperson

req’d. Great opportunity to work with heating/air conditioning professionals, building the sales and marketing division. Exc. remuneration. Exp. in HVAC sales preferred, training provided. Email: Brad@ ComfortecHeating.com 403-588-8399 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Sales & Distributors

Class 1 Drivers

CLASS 1 drivers req’d for flat deck work. Steady year round work. Benefits, exc. wages and safety bonuses. Successful candidates must be hard working, must know your load securement and love driving as you will be traveling throughout BC, AB, SK & MB. Please fax resumes and drivers abstract to 1-855-784-2330 DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

ANDERS AREA Asmundsen Ave. INGLEWOOD AREA Ivey Close Irving Close Ingle Close Inglewood Drive

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

•

LANCASTER AREA

In the towns of:

Lamont Close Lees St./ Lawrence Cres.

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

REG COX FEEDMIXERS Req’s In Service Shop, exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld. Apply fax 403-341-5622

********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

RETAIL STORE SUPERVISOR C-store Gas Cwash Apply ABA Investments Inc oa Heritage Esso, FT $15.50/hr Supervise, train staff, prep schedule, sales reports, merchandising, inventory mgt, HS grad, computer literate, some exp. Mail Resume 6020 67 St. Red Deer, AB T4P 3M1

FALL START

Community Support Worker Women in Trades Math and Science in the Trades GED classes days/ evening Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

DELI CLERK,

Flexible hours including. weekends. Apply in person to the Baker at RUN’N ON EMPTY 5101 - 76 Street. 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. GROWING family owned & operated Repair Shop/Parts store seeking

GAMES DEALER SCHOOL

Cost $200 SCHOOL WILL BE STARTING July 2-25 Tues. Weds. & Thurs. 9 am - 1 pm. Upon successfully completing and passing course, work is available for casual to part time hours to start. Must be able to obtain Security Clearance Check from local RCMP Please telephone and leave a message for April M. 403-346-3339 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 HELP WANTED. Penhold Cadet Camp is now seeking experienced Bakers, First & Second Cooks, Servers, General Help. FoodSafe a must. Apply w/ resume at Penhold Cadet Camp. 2453 24th St. Springbrook, AB 403-886-3002

JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECH

w/gas & diesel experience. We perform regular repairs and performance installs for our customers. Competitive wages & excellent benefits offered. Please contact Matt/Kathy @ PitStop Rimbey 403-843-7224

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

BOBCAT OPERATOR(S) with a minimum of 2 years experience in fine grading and finishing, offering a competitive wage and benefits, on local job sites in Lacombe & area. Applicant must have a valid Class 3 license with air. Only those who have the above prerequisites will be interviewed.

E-mail: lloyd@dbbobcat.com or Fax: 403-782-7786

If you want to stay busy and be home every night then Pidherney’s might be for you!

Please no phone calls.

SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company. Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position. Reliability essential. Own transportation required. Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca WAREHOUSE LABORERS NEEDED Apply within to 5929 - 48 Ave. Fax 403-347-7066 or email sales@parklandrentals.com Must be physically fit. Seasonal/full time.

920

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works! APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

FREE

for all Albertans

wegot

stuff 1500-1990

Antiques & Art

• Flexible work schedule • Possible career advancement opportunities

Valid safety tickets an asset

STUDENTS! The Perfect Summer Job $18 p/h. Our Red Deer team has an opening for a Temporary Counter Sales Representative for the months of June to September. This is the perfect summer job before returning to school. The Counter Sales Representative handles customer telephone inquiries, services customers at the pick-up counter and picks and packs orders. In addition they perform a variety of warehouse tasks to meet customer needs. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes to Ryan Ell at ryan.ell@cranesupply.com Please write “Application for Counter Sales Summer Help” in the subject line of your email.

CLASSIFICATIONS

• Top wages paid based on experience

• Based out of Red Deer & Rocky Mountain House, AB

ROOFING LABOURER REQ’D. 403-314-9516 please leave a message. or 403-350-1520

Career Planning

880

Misc. Help

Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

BUTTER BOX, Alberta label, excellent condition.† $25.† Call (403) 342-7908 MEDALTA CROCK, 10 gallon, wooden handles, excellent condition.†$70.† Call (403) 342-7908.

√ Concrete Finishers √ Carpenters/Form Setters √ Stringliners/Surveyors √ Labourers

830

Auctions

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

Apply by faxing your resume to (403) 347-4980 or email your resume to jobs@proform.ab.ca

UNC

Building Supplies

SERVICE BEN ’S WRITER

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Children's Items

Attributes: - Outgoing - Organized - Mechanically Inclined - Computer Proficient - Previous Experience A Must

1580

FISCHER PRICE VILLAGE Vintage toy. Lots of pieces. Good cond. $45. 403-314-9603 HIGHCHAIR $50, PLAYPEN $50. LIKE NEW 403-304-9610

Clothing 306392F19

306598F19

- Service Writing - Warranty Administration - Service Scheduling - Maintaining Paper Flow

• 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

1550

SMALLER Custom Interior Cedar Clad Solid Wood Door. 24”w x 77.5”h Brass secure lock knob. w/frame & cedar trim. Asking $100. 403-227-2976

Duties include:

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

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Proform provides excellent wages and an exceptional benefit plan.

JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECHNICIAN TO START IMMEDIATELY

1520

ANTIQUE OAK office chair, original casters, very nice condition.† $80. Call (403) 342-7908

We are currently looking for qualified, energetic, hardworking individuals to fill the following positions

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

1590

LADIES JEAN JACKET. Tommy Hilfiger, size M-L. Good cond. $25. 403-314-9603

Wanted To Buy

1930

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE A SEWING MACHINE IN WORKING ORDER to a special lady in a nursing home. Hers went astray during her move. Would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. 403-346-9274

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

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

LOGS

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week

MORRISROE AREA

Academic Express

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LOOKING for mature couple to manage mobile park, 20 min. outside of Edm. airport. Small equip. exp. preferred. $3500/mo. accommodations incld’d. Send resume to: 34654 Delair Road, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2C9

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

880

Help

880

Misc. Help

LICENSED mortgage agent. $35,000 salary + commission. Red Deer office. Submit resume to info@mortgagestogo.ca No phone calls please

CARRIERS NEEDED

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

•

880

Please submit resume with Driver’s abstract to:

For work in the Red Deer/Rocky Mountain House area

307338F19-21

THE BIG MOO in Sylvan Lake is looking for ICE CREAM SERVERS. F/T or P/T positions avail. $11/hr. must be 15 yrs. or older. Contact Stephanie at 403-887-5533.

860

Misc. Help

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer. JEETS PLUMBING & HEATING RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Service Plumbers. Sylvan Lake. Openings for Journeyman, w/service winch tractor, bed truck exp. Competitive wages. drivers and swamper’s. Fax resume: 403-356-0244 Top wages and benefits. Email resume tom@ roncooilfieldhauling.ca or fax. 403-887-4892 TRUCK DRIVER w/ Class 3 & air endorsements. Send resume & clean driver’s abstract to: mpcanpak@xplornet.com LINE LOCATING TRUCKING company ASSISTANT based out of Red Deer REQUIRED looking for experienced Central Line Locating req’s Class 1 drivers for winch a locator assistant. No tractor used for heavy experience necessary, hauling and tank truck willing to train. Must be operators. Top wages and physically fit. Working exc. benefit pkg. Fax varied hours. Send resume and driver’s resumes to: office@ abstract to 403-346-3766 centrallinelocating.com Fax 403-747-3535 Misc. Office: 403-747-3017

Possibility of leading to apprenticeship. Fax resume to: 403-341-5066 Attn. Greg Rempel CRYSTAL GLASS needs summer help. Will train. Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email: branch208@crystalglass.ca EXP’D skidsteer operator req’d for construction company. Please fax resume to 403-342-6881 EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves Restaurant/ all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and disHotel manteling. Must be PLASTERTONE physically fit. HD MechanBIG MOO IN SYLVAN LAKE needs F/T SHORT ic or equivelant experience Stucco, Trowelers & Stone Masons Needed. Top wages. We offer competitive ORDER COOK. Wage wages, benefits weekends Everyone welcome to apply. starting at $11- $13 /HR. Call Tony 403-588-0840 off. Fax resume to Call Steph 403-887-5533 1-855-784-2330 or call DRAGON City req’s exp’d FILLED! SPARTEK P/T or F/T Servers. Please SYSTEMS INC Something for Everyone apply in person to Sam. Everyday in Classifieds F/T & P/T avail. Apply in In Sylvan Lake, AB F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS person with resume to Buris seeking qualified - Good hours, home every ger Baron Gasoline Alley, individuals for night, $4000-$6000/mo. LUAU Investments Ltd. * QC ELEC. ASSEMBLY Contractor must have truck (O/A Tim Hortons) INSPECTOR or van. Tools, supplies & FOOD SERVICE * ELEC TECH ladders required. Training SUPERVISOR * MECH ENGINEER provided, no experience 1 yr previous experience. * ELEC. ENGINEER† needed. Apply to: F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) satjobs@shaw.ca Must be avail. weekends For complete FRAMING CONTRACTOR $13.00 per hour job††††††††††† to frame 3 houses in Pono4217 - 50 Ave. descriptions,†please††refer ka. 403-357-0654 6721 - 50 Ave. to our website at 7111 - 50 Ave. www.sparteksystems.com FULLY EXPERIENCED timhire@telus.net framers req`d. 403-350-5103 Applicants please forward resume to:† NO BEGINNERS! Central Alberta’s Largest † keri.lee@ Car Lot in Classifieds GOODMEN sparteksystems.com ROOFING LTD. or fax to† 403-887-4050 Requires Please state which position SWISS Chalet you are applying for in your Red Deer SLOPED ROOFERS HIRING LABOURERS THE FRAMING NOOK 1.FOOD SERVICE & FLAT ROOFERS is looking for a shop worker SUPERVISORS: to build custom picture $13 and 40 hours per week Valid Driver’s Licence frames etc. Will be working Supervise and co-ordinate preferred. Fax or email inside shop, part time flexible staff activities and info@goodmenroofing.ca hours - must be handy with customer service or (403)341-6722 power tools & saws - Call Establish work schedule NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Brian @ 403-340-1575. and train associates Growing Company, TJ 2.FOOD COUNTER WATER WELL DRILLING PAVING, needs ATTENDANT: COMPANY IN BENTLEY employees with paving $11.50 and 40 hours per week REQ’S EXPERIENCED Take customers’orders and experience. Great Working WATER WELL Atmosphere. Email resume work with a cash register to: tjpaving@hotmail.com DRILLERS HELPER Prepare, heat and finish with class 3, air. All safety simple food items SKILLED laborers req’d. tickets required. Serve customers at counters Streetside Developments, Meal and Accommodation Use manual and electrical Calgary. Resume provided when out of town. appliances to clean, peel, submitted to info@ Fax resume with drivers slice and trim foodstuffs streetsidehomes.com abstract: 403-748-3015 Portion and wrap foods or call 403-258-0703 and package take out foods 3.COOK: $13 and 40 hours per week Truckers/ Prepare and cook full Drivers course meals Ensure quality of food and determine size of food portions Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food 4.SERVER: DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH $9.75 and 40 hours per week Must have pro serve certificate Interested parties can email swiss1702@ Pidherney’s requires experienced local: cara.com, fax 1 866 928 5481 or deliver resume to unit #8, 5111 - 22nd street, Red Deer, T4R 2K1.

820

Truckers/ Drivers

306449F27

Oilfield

Sales & Distributors

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

Garden Supplies

1680

4”x6” TREATED WOOD TIES. 72 linear feet. FREE! 403-755-2760

Health & Beauty

1700

SCOOTER, PRIDE 4 whl. good cond. $3000. 403-343-2186

Household Appliances

1710

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042 LARGE KENMORE FRIDGE with 2 side doors for freezers. Very clean. Excellent working cond. Almond w/wood grain trim. Asking $150. 780-884-5441

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Farm Equipment

2010

500 GAL. gas tank w/stand and hoses $200 403-556-6473

Haying Equipment

2020

NH mower conditioner 9’ exc. cond, $3000 403-556-6473

Horses

2140

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

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

Acreages/

3010

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

WHIRLPOOL washer and Farms dryer 6 yrs. old, $600/pair, Like New. 403-304-9610 EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW ON ACREAGE IN RED DEER. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, Household rent $2000 + DD Furnishings Avail. now. 403-346-5885

1720

KING Size bed, Sealy pillow top, approx. 4 yrs. old. Exc. shape. $200. obo. 403-755-3845 LARGE OLDER HIDE-A-BED Good cond. Beige floral print, Asking $50. 780-884-5441 LIKE new cond., loveseat w/matching chair $200 403-986-6771 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

1760

3 BDRM, 3 bath home , nice deck, new paint & carpet, for over 40 couple with no pets at 7316-59 Ave. Rent $1500/Sec. $1500. Ph: 403-341-4627 3 BDRM. 3 bath, house in Inglwood. 1250 sq.ft., dbl. garage. 403-886-4735 LACOMBE 4 bdrm, 1 bath $1295 403-782-7156 403-357-7465 MAIN FLOOR - Lancaster, 3 bdrm., 2 bath. $1100. Free wi-fi, no pets, n/s. 403-302-2357

NEWER MODERN Duplex In Westpark

2 ADULT sleeping bags, 2-levels, 5 bdrms, 3 baths, 6 appls, N/S, No pets. really good shape $25/ea. $1750 & UTIL, Avail July 1st 403-343-0858 Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or Kristina 403-895-1506 BATHROOM VANITY 36” oak vanity w/Corian top & new faucet. Condos/ 2 doors, 3 drawers. $50. Townhouses **SOLD** COUCH - 4 seater, dark brown, nylon velvet. & Laz-E-Boy recliner in beige tones. $25 each. Good cond. Must be picked up. SOLD

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32 HOLMES ST.

1 1/2 blocks west of mall, 3 bdrm. bi-level, blinds, lg. balcony, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, rent $1195 SD $1000 Avail. Immed. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

GRAIN & FLOUR GRINDER K-Tec Kitchen Mill. From ALIX: 2 bdrm. 1 bath, 5 Bosch. New $220, asking appls, shows like new. $50. **SOLD** $1000 + utils. Avail. now 403-341-9974 Looking for a place to live? Kelloway Cres. Take a tour through the Lovely 3 level exec. CLASSIFIEDS 3 bdrm. townhouse HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, Lampshades, new placemats, concrete patio, blinds, home decor. Whole box for front/rear parking, no dogs, $20. 403-314-9603 n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. Immed. INVACARE PRONTO M51 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 Sure-Step Electric Wheelchair w/a special rehab KITSON CLOSE seat. $2500 obo. 403-887-7696 newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 TABLE TOP PROPANE BBQ sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, Like New. $20. blinds, lg. balcony, fenced 403-309-1737 in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1395 WOULD YOU LIKE TO SD $1000. n/s DONATE A Avail. July 1 SEWING MACHINE 403-304-7576 / 347-7545 IN WORKING ORDER to a special lady in a LUXURY Condo Devonshire nursing home. Hers went Estates. 3 bdrm., 2 baths, astray during her move. 7 appls., gas fireplace, Would be much appreciated. blinds. att. heated garage. Thank you in advance. $1700/mo. incl. heat & 403-346-9274 elec. Near Collicutt Centre & shopping. Mature adults. N/S, no pets. RENTED Musical

Instruments

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GUITAR AMP. Rocker RX-100. 7 watt. $50. 403-227-2976

Pets & Supplies

1810

BEAUTIFUL KITTENS desperately need loving home. Calico, Orange & cream. Free to loving home. 403-782-3130

Cats

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FREE Russian blue X kittens and mother to good home,good mousers 403-885-9822

Dogs

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BORDER Collie Australian Shepherd Cross puppies. 1 Blue Merle, 2 Black & White. 403-749-2411 SHELTIES 1M, vet checked,1st. shots, ready to go $500/ea. 403-722-3204 846-0198

Sporting Goods

1860

GOLF CLUB SET RIGHT HANDED Tour 2 Model 135 woods, 3-pw cavity backed irons, steel shafts, putter, like new bag w/stand, very good cond. $80 403-346-0093

Travel Packages

1900

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SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

Riverfront Estates

Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1195 or $1225 along the river. SD $1000. Avail, July 1. 403-304-7576 347-7545

WESTPARK

11/2 blocks west of hospital!

3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. balcony, no pets, n/s, rent $1195 SD $1000. Avail. July 1, 403-304-7576, 347-7545

Manufactured Homes

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Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

A 4-PLEX FOR THE BUDGET MINDED

In Normandeau, 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 4 appls, N/S, No pets $995 & Gas, Power, Avail NOW Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or Kristina 403-895-1506

Suites

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1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, $740/mo. Avail. immed. Incl. most utils, no pets. Call 403-886-5288 AVAIL. July 1st. Large 1 bdrm. on 3rd flr w/balcony, new reno’s, 6 appls. $775/mo. $750 DD. Free water & heat. Close to parks/trails, Call Don (780) 554-2870.

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Suites

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2 bdrm apt w/balcony, Adults only.†Dishwasher, N/S, No pets $1025 & Power, Avail July 1st Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or Kristina 403-895-1506

LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

OPPOSITE HOSPITAL

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

SUNNYBROOK

1 bdrm. apt. avail. immed. 2 bdrm. avail. July. Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, great location, no pets. 403-346-6686

3070

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

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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Rooms For Rent

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in Glendale, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls, in-suite laundry. Sorry N/S, No pets $945 & Power, Avail July 1st Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or Kristina 403-895-1506

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ROOM $500. Blackfalds. All incld’d, furn. 588-2564 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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Roommates Wanted

3080

FURN. ROOM, use of full house, utils. & internet. all incl. $475. 403-506-1907

3190

Mobile Lot

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

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Houses For Sale

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Houses For Sale

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A HALF DUPLEX HOME located @ 4624-46A Ave. Close, Sylvan Lake, AB. The 980 sq. ft. main flr. living rm, dinette, kitchen w/oak cabinetry, 1 avrg size bdrm., a master bdrm. & 4 piece main bath. Recent updates incl. 3 windows, appls, roof, toilet & flooring. Full height concrete bsmt. is partly dev. w/family rm, spare rm, mechanical rm, & 1 complete bdrm. & 3 piece bath. 1-403-887-2693

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

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Barb LaPorte, Investor I Buy/Sell Ugly Properties 403-352-6871 / 403-343-7802 Fax: 403-986-9055 Email: blaporte@shaw.ca Distressed/Fixer uppers /Rehabs Contractor’s/Renovators Dream. Investors welcome. I can help-Let me do the work Call now... Won’t last long

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Houses For Sale

3 BDRM. 3 bath, house in Inglwood. 1250 sq.ft., dbl. garage. 403-886-4735

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2007 5 bdrm., 3 full bath. Dbl. att. garage, fenced, landscaped. 34 Woodbine Ave. Blackfalds. Incl. 2008 Mazda 3I & 60” LCD TV & new appls. $315,000. 403-598-4501 FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bungalow 1350 sq.ft. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550

MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft. Dbl. att. garage. $409,900. 403-588-2550

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2007 SPORTSMAN

2004 HARLEY CVO

2006 BMW X5 panoroof, lthr., $16,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 FWD $8888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2009 DODGE VIPER SRT ACR replica 28000 kms., $74,888. 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

1966 CADILLAC DeVille $9888. 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2001 CHEVY Blazer SUV 4 x 4 -very good condition, low km’s -$5,750.00 OBO

2008 BMW 335i, lthr., 65,955 kms, nav., $25888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2009 FORD MUSTANG Shelby GT 500 16163 kms lthr., $39888. 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 GMC Envoy Denali, white, grey leather int. loaded, very clean, 205,000 km. $8995 obo. 403-343-2218 day, 403-886-2411 evngs.

2008 GMC 1500, 4x4, 5.3 SLE, no issues. 161,000 km

1977 CHAMPION Toba, command bridge, 26’ twin OMC gas motors, needs some work, on tandem trailer. Trailer used very little. 780-910-7024

2004 KIA Sorento LX, 4X4, 77859 kms., $8,888.

1984 CORVETTE new engine, $8888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2003 AUDI A4, fully loaded, $7300. 403-340-0295

2005 BMW Z4 3.0L 6

speed, lthr., $22,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

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

2010 FORD Expedition

1990 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE; 1 owner; 100% original; 54,000 km; fully loaded; estate sale; in storage since 2004; $8,900; 403-318-8282

2003 CIVIC DX 180,000 km. $5000. 403-340-0295

2005 MINI COOPER lthr., 5 spd, 77596 kms, $17888. 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 GULF STREAM 1 Owner, N/S, no pets. $66,000. 30,000 km. 780-372-2079

2007 BUICK ALLURE CX FWD, $7888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 NISSAN MAXIMA SE

1996 CONCORD Chrysler p.w., p.d.,

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

2007 BMW 328 Xi sunroof, lthr., $20,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 GRAND PRIX $10,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha lthr., sunroof, $15,888. 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 SAFARI 30’

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2004 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, 120,000 km. Good cond. $12,000 obo. 403-347-1255 / 350-8018

2010 LINCOLN MKX AWD, nav. sunroofs, lthr. $24888. 348-8788 Sport & import

2004 LAND ROVER SE3

Heartland/Elkridge Model 27RLSS; Used less than 20 nights; One Slide; Queen Bed;3 pc ensuite $25,900. Call Ron at 403-357-7115

Screamin Eagle $21,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

403-343-1651, 341-0606

Eddie Bauer 4X4,.$26888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Fully loaded with heated steering wheel, fast car. Only 89,000 kms. Asking $12,000 403-304-5860

2008 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900. 21,400 kms. $6,250 OBO 587-877-4232, Will

2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLS FWD, auto., $10,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

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leather, 4 dr., , works good. 219,000 kms. $1200. obo ***SOLD***

2007 CHEV Monte Carlo LS

Perfect for Travel, V10, 43,000 km, 2 Slides, New Tires, $42,900.OBO ***SOLD***

1999 35’ DUTCHMEN pulled 600 kms., a.t., heat & air, full bath, 1/2 bath w/dbl. bunks at rear, 14’ pushout sleeps 8, n/s, $9500 403-227-6442 304-5894

1997 TRAVELLAIRE Prestige 265, clean, well kept, back kitchen w/sunshine ceiling, electric front jacks, back tow hitch $8000. 887-6295

FWD, 93492 kms., $10,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

LX, 3254, 3 slides, clean, dual pane, fireplace, lots of extras. $28,900. trades considered. 403-598-0682

AWD, lthr., sunroof, 52012 kms, $18,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

59,123 kms., $29,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

$14,900. 403-346-9816

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2004 GMC 1500 4x4

extended cab. Good shape in & out $6950. 403-746-5541

2006 BMW Z4 6 speed,

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4020

HOME FOR SALE IN ALIX. 4927 55 street. Built in 2007, 1345 square feet. Finished basement. Fully landscaped and fenced yard. Very low maintenance! Asking $367,500. For more information please call 403-740-6979.

5030

Cars

2008 HYUNDAI Santa Fe AWD, lthr., sunroof, 52012 kms, $18,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

Trucks

2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha lthr., sunroof, $15,888 348-8788 Sport & Import 2010 LINCOLN MKX AWD, nav. sunroofs, lthr. $24888. 348-8788 Sport & import

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

2004 KIA Sorento LX, 4X4, 77859 kms., $8,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

Motorcycles

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Vehicles Wanted To Buy

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Cars

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2006 BMW X5 panoroof, lthr., $16,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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Motorhomes

2001 DODGE Durango 4x4, $5000 o.b.o. 403-348-1634

309-3300 CLASSIFIEDS

5100

2007 SEABREEZE 34’, gas, 2 slides, 38,000 kms, very clean, very good cond., $65,000 403-843-6077 783-1484(c)

Holiday Trailers

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2004 CHEV Avalanche 4x4 loaded $10,500 obo 403-391-8264

NOW HIRING

Production Testing Crews

5120

Vencor is currently hiring the following positions in various locations throughout

1997 33’ DUTCHMAN dbl. slide, walk around queen bed, exc. shape $8500 403-782-2993

Tires, Parts Acces.

2004 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, 120,000 km. Good cond. $12,000 obo. 403-347-1255 / 350-8018

Locally owned and family operated

5090

2004 TITANIUM model 31E36MK. Loaded, many extras. $27,500 obo. 403-347-1050 or 304-4580

2004 GMC 1500 4x4 extended cab. Good shape in & out $6950. 403-746-5541

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

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap vehicle & metal removal. Vehicle & Metal Removal. We travel. Enviro. Canada Enviro. Canada Approved. Approved. May pay cash We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519 for vehicle. 403-396-7519 WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and Campers Central Alberta’s Largest trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, 2002 RUSTLER, slide-n Car Lot in Classifieds call 403-396-8629 9.5’ new cond. $12,500. 403-845-3292, 895-2337

2008 GMC 1500, 4x4, 5.3 SLE, no issues. 161,000 km $14,900. 403-346-9816

2004 LAND ROVER SE3 Freelander AWD, $8,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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2004 HARLEY CVO Screamin Eagle $21,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

Fifth Wheels

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Income Property

5050

2010 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4,.$26888 348-8788 Sport & Import

4040

MUST SELL By Owner. Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

5040

2001 CHEVY Blazer SUV 4 x 4 -very good condition, low km’s -$5,750.00 OBO 403-343-1651, 341-0606

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SUV's

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SUV's

Wreckers

1984 CORVETTE new engine, $8888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Laebon Homes 346-7273

Acreages

5040

EXTENTIONS mirrors for A-1 WILLY`S PARTS Place environmental friendly GMC 1999-2005 $50 disposal of your unwanted 403-343-6044 vehicles. We will pick up in Red Deer. We pay you! Phone for pricing. Auto 403- 346-7278

MUST SELL New 2 Storey 1550 sq.ft 3 bdrm, bonus room, 2.5 bath, $379,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550

Condos/ Townhouses

SUV's

Tires, Parts Acces.

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D & G 5th wheel hitch c/w rails, vented tailgate $300; chrome grill guard w/ rubber bumpers, $250 403-309-2066 391-2161

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2008 BMW 335i, lthr., 65,955 kms, nav., $25888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 CHEV Monte Carlo LS FWD, 93492 kms., $10,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 BMW 328 Xi sunroof, lthr., $20,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import 2006 TOYOTA Corolla 138,000 kms, $6000 obo 403-350-0710

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2003 AUDI A4, fully loaded, $7300. 403-340-0295 1999 GRAND AM. 4 brand new all season tires. Aprox. $4000 done in repairs. Needs windshield. Runs great. $1600. 403-896-1029 1989 FORD CROWN Vic 59,000 miles $2000 firm body good 403-347-9843

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