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Chinese firms visit region to suss out projects

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR A pair of Chinese companies are eyeing Central Alberta as a possible site for petrochemical projects.

Matthew Cornall, an investment attraction officer with Central Alberta: Access Prosperity (CA:AP), said each of the privately owned companies has sent a delegation to the region: one in March and the other earlier this month. The two are unrelated.

Although the projects are still at very preliminary stages, their potential impact on the local economy could be significant, said Cornall.

“We’re talking hundreds of millions of dollars worth of investment.”

He did not identify the companies for confidentiality reasons, but said both are interested in Alberta’s natural gas.

The first would like to liquefy it for transport by rail and then ship to China. It’s looking for a 200- to 500-acre parcel of land upon which to develop the related infrastructure, said Cornall.

The second company is looking at using methane from Alberta as a feedstock for its petrochemical plants in China. That would involve sourcing, processing and transporting the natural gas liquid.

“There’s the potential there for it to be a sizable operation,” said Cornall.

The two delegations consisted of company presidents, vice-presidents and managers, he said.

The first company was referred by Calgary Economic Development, said Cornall. Its representatives spent a day in the region, with CA:AP introducing them to potential business partners and showing them existing natural gas processing operations.

“They’re evaluating a bunch of their stuff back in China at the moment,” said Cornall.

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Geddy Lee, centre, frontman for the iconic Canadian rock band Rush performs with bandmates Alex Lifeson, on guitar and Neil Peart on drums at the Centrium in Red Deer Wednesday. The concert, originally planned for the Calgary Saddledome was moved to the Centrium after flooding in Calgary. All proceeds from the show will go to the Canadian Red Cross for Flood Relief. Please see the review of the show in Friday’s Advocate.

Bashaw hosts Calgary seniors evacuated during flood

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Forty-eight Calgary seniors who were evacuated due to flooding in their home city have found temporary accommodation in Bashaw.

Thirty-seven of them are staying in a recently closed seniors lodge there.

In early June, local seniors vacated Bashaw Valley Lodge, operated by The Bethany Group, and moved into the new Bashaw Meadows that includes lodge and supportive living units.

Seniors from Calgary were also moved into 11 units that had not yet been filled at Bashaw Meadows.

“They moved in last Wednesday and will probably be with us for another month or so. Then we’ll close the lodge again,” said Denis Beesley, president and CEO of the nonprofit Bethany Group.

Alberta Municipal Affairs requested that Bethany reopen the lodge about 10 days ago.

The Calgarians, who lived in the downtown independent seniors facility Trinity Place, had been staying at Am-

brose University College in Calgary.

But the college had to prepare for students.

“In our environment, they’re getting all their meals, linen and laundry.

What we would have provided generally at the lodge,” Beesley said.

“We put out a call to all staff who could help. We filled all our shifts very quickly.”

Bethany has also made a 12-seat van available to the visitors.

He said the lodge, owned by Camrose and Area Lodge Authority and managed by Bethany Group, was built in 1966 and required upgrading.

The authority would like to sell the lodge and see it put to use.

“I think there are some possibilities because it is a good building. It just doesn’t fit the needs of the seniors of today who have wheelchairs or walkers,” Beesley said.

Bethany Group worked in conjunction with the lodge authority, Alberta Health Services and the Town of Bashaw to develop Bashaw Meadows to replace the lodge and provide supportive living beds.

Bashaw Meadows, which is owned

by Bethany Group, received about $5.8 million from the province’s 2009/2010 Affordable Supportive Living Initiative for construction.

The town donated property for the $12-million facility which has 33 lodge units, with six one-bedroom units to accommodate couples, 20 designated supportive living units and 10 units for dementia patients.

A total of 25 long-term care beds were closed at Bashaw Care Centre when Bashaw Meadows opened. The care centre, built in 1963, continues to operate as a community health centre with no acute care beds.

Kerry Bales, vice-president of Central Zone with AHS, said there is no definitive plan for the space.

“At this point that space is just considered to be decommissioned,” Bales said.

Nine staff members from the care centre went to work at Bashaw Meadows and continue to be members of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

Other long-term care staff were redeployed within AHS.

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Gay cowboys bucked off Amazing Race Canada

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

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Jamie Cumberland, left, and Pierre Cadieux were eliminated in the second episode of the Amazing Race Canada.

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A three-hour deficit from the first episode left Central Alberta’s Amazing Race Canada contestants too far behind the pack.

The two, Pierre Cadieux of Innisfail and Jamie Cumberland of Airdrie, were eliminated in the second episode of the popular reality television show.

Even though the self-described gay cowboys were bounced from the competition much sooner than they had hoped, Cadieux, a general manager of creditor insurance with ATB Financial, was happy for the experience.

“It was still the most rewarding, challenging and amazing thing I could have ever have done with my best friend,” said Cadieux, 38.

“It was a surreal experience. I mean, how often do you get to do something really cool and put yourself in

situations and challenges that you never would be able to do otherwise.”

They started the episode, a Vancouver-centric one, three hours behind. Although they never quit trying to catch up, Cadieux said it would have taken another team screwing up significantly for that to happen.

“In our case we needed someone to make a crucial mistake to allow us to get back into the pack, and we fell behind,” he said.

Before the show ever came to Canada, Cumberland, 47, and Cadieux were huge fans, watching all 22 seasons of the American version. Cadieux said he thinks viewers are going to fall in love with the Canadian version and the contestants, calling them amazing people.

“Absolutely no regrets,” said Cadieux. “I don’t think there is any one thing you could say that failed us.”

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BRIEFS Hobbema man jailed three years for violent robbery A violent robbery at a Red Deer convenience store has netted a threeyear prison term for a Hobbema man arrested during a drug and alcoholfuelled binge.

Derrick Anderson Cattlemen, 23, was charged on the afternoon of July 10 with armed robbery, possession of an imitation firearm for a dangerous purpose, assault, pointing a firearm at a person and breaching release conditions.

In custody since his arrest, Cattleman pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of robbery in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday.

The remaining charges were withdrawn as a result of his guilty plea.

Crown prosecutor Jason Snider said Cattleman had entered the Express 24 convenience store in Eastview and demanded cash, producing a pellet gun and a small knife.

When he couldn’t get any money, he grabbed some lottery tickets and struck the clerk, fled the store and rode away on a bicycle. Working on a tip by a civilian witness, police found him hiding in Clearview Meadows with the lottery tickets still in his possession.

Duty counsel Murray Shack said in Red Deer provincial court that Cattleman had gone on a binge after learning that his sister had been diagnosed with cancer.

He had been boozing and doing drugs for two days when he went into the store.

Shack said Cattleman has been diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and suffered sexual abuse in a foster home where he had been placed after being removed from his parents’ and his grandparents’ homes because of alcohol issues.

Shack joined with Snider in asking for a three-year prison sentence, stating that the man did not wish to wait for a Gladue pre-sentence report.

Gladue reports may be requested for aboriginal offenders so the court can consider circumstances of their culture and upbringing in creating an

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FIRMS: Evaluating opportunities The second company was directed to CA:AP after inquiring at the office of Cal Dallas, Alberta’s International and Intergovernmental Relations Minister and the MLA for Red Deer South. Its delegation spent four days in the province, including two in Central Alberta, meeting with municipal politicians, officials with petrochemical companies and others. They also toured a petrochemical plant, and gas plants in the Stettler area. And CA:AP provided them with information about other investment opportunities in the region that could address other needs that they have.

The company has remained in contact with CA:AP, said Cornall.

“They’re actually looking at sending a project team to evaluate all of the opportunities in Alberta further.”

Dallas met with both delegations, a gesture that Cornall said went a long ways to impressing the Chinese visitors.

“It’s just incredibly important to them that they’re able to meet with a

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Police hunting for truck after petrochemical leak Police are looking for the tanker truck and driver that dumped a petrochemical substance on multiple roadways in Gasoline Alley, causing closures and delays Wednesday.

Blackfalds RCMP they were called, along with the Red Deer County fire department, at 4 a.m. Wednesday morning to a reported fuel leak.

The incident occurred between 2 and 4 a.m.

Police said a tanker truck with the undetermined hydrocarbon liquid was sitting on the access road on Gasoline Alley before driving along several roads, leaving a trail of the liquid behind.

The tanker then left Gasoline Alley to an unknown location.

Red Deer County crews were on scene cleaning up the leak that was spread over three kms of roads. Barricades were put up and flag persons directed traffic to alternate routes as the leak affected many routes and much of the area.

Police and Environment Alberta are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person or vehicle involved.

They are also encouraging the tanker driver or the tanker’s company to come forward and speak to investigators.

The investigation is ongoing with Environment Alberta taking the lead.

If anyone has information about this incident they are asked to call Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300 or Environment Alberta at 1-800-222-6514. government official, or minister or that type of thing,” confirmed Dallas.

He expressed optimism that one or both of the investment opportunities will become reality. But Dallas also pointed out that there are other irons in the fire.

“There are investor groups from all over Northeast Asia that are looking at the market, but over the last couple of months I’ve also met with European companies that are looking at opportunities here in Alberta as well, and American companies.”

Cornall thinks the interest in Central Alberta reflects the abundant supplies of natural gas here, as well as the energy commodity’s relatively low price. The region’s infrastructure and human resources are also assets, he added, and Alberta’s favourable business climate impressed the Chinese.

“You could really see from when you first engaged them to when you finished your time with them, their perception of what Central Alberta is and its opportunities was completely different.”

Regardless of whether the Chinese companies choose Central Alberta for their projects or not, Cornall and Dallas both said that the fact the area is receiving a good look is positive.

“It shows that our region is starting to get on the radar of a lot of these bigger companies that are looking at our

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COWBOYS: Proud of how they raced Although he is unable to say exactly who the eventual winner of the show will be, Cadieux said when they left the show he had two teams he thought could potentially make it.

“The moment we were eliminated my money was on the hippies,” said Cadieux. “Darren and Kristin are physically and mentally fit and are absolutely smart.”

But Cadieux said his partner’s money was on the Dudes, Jet and Dave.

“They come across as being a little arrogant and cocky, but they are very physically fit as well and they are much smarter than they appear,” said Cadieux.

Cadieux and Cumberland met 15 years ago at an Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association fundraising dance and have been friends ever since.

Cumberland’s parents still live in Red Deer and he graduated from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in 1984.

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CARE: More staffing “Unfortunately, often the term layoff is used. But a layoff is really just the mechanism available to us within the collective agreements to actually redeploy our staff. Generally speaking, we’re actually seeing an overall increase in staffing in general in the zone and across the province,” Bales said.

AHS facilities elsewhere in Central Alberta continue to operate continuing care beds. They include Bentley Care Centre; Consort Hospital and Care Centre; Coronation Hospital and Care Centre; Innisfail Health Centre; Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre; Olds Hospital and Care Centre; Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre; Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre; Rocky Mountain House Health Centre; Stettler Hospital and Care Centre; and Sundre Hospital and Care Centre. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Shack said Cattleman hopes to use his time in the federal penitentiary to get help for his FASD and for the emotional issues he has suffered as a result of a sexual assault he experience while in foster care.

The allegations of sexual assault are still under investigation, said Shack.

Along with the prison term, Cattleman has been ordered to provide police with a sample of his DNA and he is banned from possessing all firearms and other weapons for a period of 10 years.

He is banned for life from owning restricted weapons.

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Residential school survivors tell their stories

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS HOBBEMA — There were tears and anger, but also hope and even some laughter as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard from residential school survivors Wednesday in a Central Alberta community wracked by the drug trade and deadly gang violence.

The hearings in Hobbema were held at the site of the former Ermineskin residential school, which opened in 1894 and by 1980 was the largest Indian school in Canada.

Former student Flora Northwest told the commission of a happy childhood ruined by religious officials, who took her from her parents when she was just a little girl.

“I had a beautiful childhood where I used to wake up to the sound of the drum with my grandfather,” she said.

“There was a lot of harmony until the day when I was taken.”

At the school, her long black hair was cut off and she was forced to speak English, even though she didn’t know the language.

She said she was laughed at, ridiculed for who she was. She was

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION strapped for speaking Cree and witnessed much worse abuse, she said.

“Your spirit was taken away. How I survived is beyond me. How I made it, I don’t think I will ever remember that.”

She said the school destroyed her ability to parent her own children later in life “I was Mother Superior when I was raising them. From morning to night, I used to yell and them and they were the ones — they became victims because of who I was.”

Chris Frenchman’s voice broke as he told the commission that he questions why he is still alive when so many of his fellow students aren’t.

“I am 56 years old and up to this day I ask myself, why am I alive today — without, my friends, brothers, sisters?

We were once happy, a happy home,” he recalled, his story punctuated by emotional pauses.

“I don’t hate anybody,” he continued. “I just have to live with it. That’s the only thing that makes me feel better. Not to think about it mad.”

Laurelle White was the last of four generations in her family to be sent to a residential school.

She wept as she explained how she still doesn’t understand why her culture was attacked.

“What did we do other than be brown, other than have a different tradition, a different culture, have a different outlook on life?” she asked, her voice rising with anger.

“What did we do that was so wrong — that they could hate us so much, to the point of death, to the point of wanting to beat the heck out of us, to get rid of us? To deny us?”

But amidst all the sorrow and anger Wednesday, there was also humour.

Mary Stoney, a student in the 1940s, said the schools were good for some things.

“I know how to peel potatoes, professionally, too,” she quipped, prompting laughter in the gallery.

“I learned to make my bed and I also know how to clean the corners pretty good too.”

The commission is in Hobbema for

two days of public hearings.

The four reserves in the area have been beset for years by shootings and stabbings as rival gangs fight over drugs.

More than half of the 14,000 people who live there are under 18 years old.

Earlier this year, three young gang members were sentenced for manslaughter in the death of five-year-old Ethan Yellowbird, who was hit, as he slept, by a bullet fired through the wall of his home.

RCMP have said there appears to be more interest in the community in stopping the gangs, but have added there is no quick or easy solution to the problem.

Hearing participant Brian Lee thanked the commission for coming.

“I am glad that the commission is here to listen to our community members speak about their experiences and for all the guests that are here — I see a lot of non-natives here — to come and listen,” he said.

“It is time that they understood why we are the way we are.”

At least 40 passengers killed in Spanish train derailment

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Pedestrian killed while walking down Hwy 2 A 37-year-old man was struck and killed while walking down Hwy 2 near Ponoka early Wednesday morning.

Ponoka RCMP say at about 4:30 a.m. they received a call about a pedestrian dressed in black walking very close to the northbound driving lane several kilometres south of Ponoka.

Police found a pickup truck parked on the shoulder of the road with hazard lights flashing at the location. The driver told police that he had just struck a pedestrian who was walking in the driving lane.

The pedestrian was found deceased on the shoulder of the highway.

Police say it was dark at the time of the incident and road conditions were not a factor in the collision.

The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The incident is still under investigation.

Dayhome operator charged in death is granted bail CALGARY — A Calgary woman charged with the second-degree murder of a child in her care has been granted bail.

Caitlin Jarosz was charged last week with murdering 21-month-old Mackenzy Woolfsmith.

Mackenzy died in May 2012 while at a private day home operated by Jarosz.

Jarosz told police that Mackenzy fell

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Emergency personnel respond to the scene of a train derailment in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, on Wednesday. de Compostela is the capital, said at least 40 people died. But the president of Galicia’s main court, Miguel Angel Cadenas, was quoted from the scene by the Cadena Ser radio station saying 56 died. Rescue workers were still searching through the smouldering wreckage

of the train’s cars Thursday morning in the pre-dawn darkness.

State-owned train operator Renfe said in a statement that 218 passengers and an unspecified number of staff were on board the eight-carriage train during the 8.41 p.m. (1841 GMT) crash

down the stairs at the home.

The medical examiner’s office determined that the cause of death was multiple blunt-force trauma and her death was deemed suspicious by police.

Jarosz was arrested and charged on July 16 and was released on bail on Wednesday with conditions.

She will be back in court on Aug. 22.

the vehicle he was driving lost control and ended up submerged in water.

Investigators said the death is noncriminal, and the crash is believed to have been caused by a medical incident.

RCMP allege trucker crossed the line prior to fatal crash

TORONTO — Alberta’s premier says she has met with insurance companies and thanked those who have stepped up to help Albertans in need.

But Alison Redford says she has also urged them to be as clear as possible with their customers.

Redford issued a news release Wednesday after meeting in Toronto with the Insurance Bureau of Canada and various CEOs of insurance companies.

She says she told them the water may have receded after June’s devastating floods, but life is “anything but back to normal.”

She says the focus now is on rebuilding, and for many that means working with insurance companies to determine the extent of the damage and settling claims.

HEADINGLEY, Man. — An Edmonton trucker is facing charges of dangerous operation causing death and resisting a police officer after a crash that killed a young man near Winnipeg.

The charges follow a head-on crash Monday night involving a semi and a pickup truck on the Trans-Canada Highway, just west of Winnipeg.

A 21-year-old Winnipeg man who was the lone occupant of the pickup died at the scene.

The driver of the semi was treated for minor injuries and was arrested upon release from hospital.

RCMP say an investigation has determined that the westbound semi crossed the highway centre line prior to the crash.

Randolf Enns, who is 33, remains in custody pending a court appearance.

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She says she thanked the insurance companies on behalf of all Albertans.

“In many ways, this unprecedented disaster has brought out the very best in people and organizations,” Redford said in the release.

“That said, I know Albertans want clarity when they’re trying to make decisions about the future of their homes and businesses. Today, I urged insurers to continue working directly with their clients and provide clear information to homeowners and business owners. They need to assist Albertans in the most sensitive and helpful way possible.”

Some homeowners caught in the flood were surprised to find out their policies do not cover overland flooding.

Others were angry when their companies denied coverage for sewer backups because the companies said that damage was also the result of overland flooding.

However, some companies, including TD Insurance, AMA and RBC Insurance, later backed off that stance and said they will pay for sewer backup losses within the limits of individual policies.

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MADRID, Spain — A passenger train derailed Wednesday night on a curvy stretch of track in northwestern Spain, killing at least 40 people caught inside toppled cars and injuring at least 140 in the country’s worst rail accident in decades, officials said.

Bodies were covered in blankets next to the tracks and rescue workers tried to get trapped people out of the train’s cars, with smoke billowing from some of the wreckage. Some passengers were pulled out of broken windows, and one man stood atop a carriage lying on its side, using a pickaxe to try to smash through a window. Images showed one car pointing up into the air with one of its ends twisted and disfigured, and another severed in two.

Officials gave differing death tolls in the immediate aftermath of the crash just outside Santiago de Compostela, on the eve of the city’s annual religious festival that attracts tens of thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world.

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on a section of tracks about 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) from Santiago de Compostela that came online two years ago .

Renfe and track operator Adif were co-operating with a judge who has been appointed to investigate the accident, Renfe said.

A regional Galicia health official, Rocio Mosquera, told reporters at a press conference early Thursday morning that more than 140 passengers from the train had been treated at area hospitals, with their conditions ranging from light injuries to serious and some still in surgery hours after the crash.

Officials in Santiago de Compostela cancelled ceremonies planned for Thursday, when Catholic pilgrims converge on the city to celebrate a festival honouring St. James, the disciple of Jesus whose remains are said to rest in a shrine. The city is the main gathering point for the faithful who make it to the end of the El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route that has drawn Christians since the Middle Ages.

The crash happened about an hour before sunset after the train emerged from a tunnel and derailed on the curve — sending cars flying off the tracks.

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Banks hold the key RESOLVING THE CREDIT CARD DISPUTE IS IN THE HANDS OF BANKS — AND CONSUMERS When you shop for anything and pay by cash, cheque or debit, you may be ripped off. When you pay by credit card, both you and the merchant are sharing the cost of some of the highest consumer transaction fees in the world.

When you pay by credit card, and do not pay the full balance owing each GREG month, you’re NEIMAN a sucker, pure and simple.

None of this is illegal, but the federal government is so concerned about the usury over credit card fees that Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is going to speak to a committee. Hoo boy!

Canadians buy a lot of stuff. Annual retail sales, posted by Statistics Canada for 2011, showed more than $472 billion in gross revenue. Gross margin for all stores was 26.9 per cent. Both those figures are rising well this year.

Inside all that is the cost we pay for our love of plastic. On a $400 purchase, for instance, the merchant can typically lose $12, if the customer pays with a regular-type credit card. If the customer is collecting air miles bonuses, the cost will be even more.

The total cost of credit card transactions carried by merchants is proprietary information. But it is estimated at between $4 billion and $5 billion a year.

Considering that margins are just shy of 27 per cent, you can reasonably assume that some of those costs are hidden in the price of stuff you buy.

Therefore, if you do not pay by credit card, you are sharing the costs for cus-

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tomers who do.

That means the system is skewed to reward consumers who use credit cards, forcing both merchants and other consumers to share the costs.

If the customer pays by debit, the cost is a flat 12 cents. Pay by cash and there is no deduction for the merchant, other than the cost of counting and managing the cash.

Guess which method of payment the merchant would like you to use? Guess which one the banks behind Visa and MasterCard would like you to use?

One in four Canadians with a credit card (that’s most of us) also carries a monthly balance. One in four Canadians who carry a balance say they carry that balance for more than a year — at

interest rates hovering at 20 per cent per year.

For those who make only the minimum payment each month, that $400 purchase will cost about $240 in interest. The definition of stupid.

One in 20 Canadians who carry a balance say they fear they will never pay their credit card debt. For them, the cost of the purchase is infinite, and they are indeed suckers — the legitimate prey of credit card companies.

This week, Canada’s major retailers got the results of a Competition Bureau ruling on their complaint that the rules around accepting credit cards — including some of the world’s highest fees — are unfair.

No dice, said the bureau. The com-

plaint was rejected on a technicality — it was based on a section of law that did not apply, they said. At any rate, relief would have to come through legislation, not through anti-competition complaints. Over to you, Flaherty.

Thus the finance minister’s promise to convene his committee. Stay tuned.

Actually, without any need to change any laws, relief is already in the hands of every bank and credit union in Canada.

Instead of rewarding credit card purchases by making everyone carry the cost hidden in the price of everything, we can reward debit card users by reducing the cost of overdraft protection.

It’s already cheaper to carry an overdraft than credit card debt, and for anyone who gets a regular paycheque, the interest compounding would be vastly less.

Any consumer who has a balance on their credit card should talk to their banker about transferring as much of that debt as possible to an overdraft chequing account, into which their paycheques are also deposited.

Minimum payment amounts will automatically be exceeded, and consumers will be able to gauge their progress at getting out of debt — with a hugely lowered interest rate burden.

The real cash incentive to use debit/ overdraft is much larger than any credit card loyalty program could ever be.

So consumers will eventually switch payment preferences at the stores where they shop.

The ripoff costs of credit cards will slowly reduce, giving credit card companies a real incentive to lower their fees to regain their share of the action.

Merchants, consumers — and even local bank branches — win.

You’re welcome.

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

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A broader look at seniors care Friends of Medicare in Red Deer would like to respond to Talbot Boggs’ Moneywise articles (Advocate, July 2 and 8) that promote insurance and savings to deal with high costs of long-term care.

In Alberta, average life expectancy is now 81 years. Women can expect to live five years longer than men. Women will need long-term care for almost five years, men less than that. But people reaching 65 can expect to live longer than they earlier thought — a bit over 85, with women now expecting to live only three years longer than men, not five.

These facts require flexibility in care programs and funding.

Boggs cites the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association website. They use only the numbers favouring more insurance to cover lengthier disability and long-term care. Independently-funded North American data analysts concluded that real life care needs range from just under two years to almost five years.

The Alberta government pegs the number of residents 65 and older at 430,000 by 2020, and existing or planned long-term care spaces at about 15,000, about 3.5 per cent of the seniors population. But roughly two-thirds of long-term care beds are not occupied by those over 65. Those numbers fit North American averages, but across Canada we have life expectancies ranging from 69 to 83.

Highly mobile working families from different cultures are encouraged to come to Alberta. They have remarkably different ideas about who looks after disabled seniors. The Alberta government emphasizes privatizing long-term care facilities and programs.

Tax-supported, publicly-operated care programs offer greater security, flexibility, responsiveness and quality than private insurance for corporate care.

“Long-term care policy worries caregiver” (Advocate July 12) tells about the negative impact, especially in winter, of transporting those needing care to the “first available bed within 100 km.”

It is a mystery why Alberta Health Services took so long to reconsider, and the policy is not changed yet.

Most of the data-crunching about senior care hinges around illnesses, accidents, genetic heritage and so on, but poverty is the single biggest determinant of need for care. That fact is rarely part of any equation.

Brenda Corney Friends of Medicare Red Deer Chapter Red Deer

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The CBC has the capability to do regional broadcasts (Alberta/Western Canada) so why not carry the Stampede live during the afternoon and evening performances on a regional feed?

As taxpayers we support the CBC financially and I feel this is a terrible injustice and shows a total lack of respect for Albertans.

The Calgary Stampede would provide a better audience than all the CBC summer re-runs.

Further, to show the CBC lack of communication, just about every night prior to the Stampede highlight coverage they would intro their regular programming, then show the Stampede highlights.

The other thing that is most frustrating: Sunday night at the end of the CBC final coverage, they did not show the final chuckwagon race (Dash for Cash).

They cut at 10 p.m. sharp and went to the news. They news could have been joined in progress two or three minutes late.

All in all, I am very disappointed with the CBC coverage of the Greatest Show on Earth and for a taxpayer-supported company, they should show more consideration.

The CBC can cover things like FIFA soccer and spend thousands of dollars, but they cannot carry the

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Premiers call for public inquiry INTO MISSING AND MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMEN AND GIRLS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — Provincial and territorial leaders are backing calls for a national public inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls, ratcheting up the pressure on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to follow suit.

There was support for an inquiry among the leaders who met with aboriginal leaders Wednesday ahead of the Council of the Federation meeting, said Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, who will be leading the premiers’ summit Thursday.

“The premiers at the table agreed to support the

call of the (National Aboriginal Organizations) for a national public inquiry in this very, very important issue that really has touched every one of our jurisdictions and is extremely important to us,” she said following the meeting.

Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Newfoundland Premier Kathy Dunderdale were not at the meeting Wednesday, but Wynne said that doesn’t mean they don’t support an inquiry.

“Certainly I will be speaking to them and asking them if they would be able to support the NAO’s call for an inquiry,” she said.

But Michele Audette, president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, said their absence

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speaks volumes.

“It’s probably for me, my perception or interpretation, that they’re sending a message saying they’re not in support for this national public inquiry,” she said.

First Nations’ calls for a public inquiry on violence against women have garnered support across the country in recent years.

Aboriginal leaders praised the attending premiers for supporting the cause, hailed as a major step in their crusade for an inquiry.

“This is an important expression of support,” said Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

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Nationwide rallies planned over aboriginal nutritional experiments EDMONTON — Rallies are planned across Canada for Thursday to draw attention to nutritional experiments performed on aboriginals and to demand the federal government release all documents that could reveal other such abuses.

People concerned about the tests, which were reported by The Canadian Press last week, are expected to gather in seven cities to pray, talk and pressure Ottawa to provide all its information on residential schools to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

“People from different backgrounds, they’ve been telling me they’re disgusted,” said Wab Kinew, one of the organizers.

“We wanted to provide an outlet for people who are feeling that way to come together, to do something that’s spiritual and commemorative, and provide an emotional outlet for people so they’re not left feeling negative.

“The more political side is to have the people who gather call on the federal government to hand over the remaining documents to (the Truth and Reconciliation Commission) now, rather than a year after the (commission’s) mandate expires.”

The commission’s work has been hampered by haggling over how far Aboriginal Affairs needs to go in digging up archived documents. code:3

Prince George, B.C., the city celebrates baby Prince George with royal invite PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The new name of the royal baby may knock the City of Prince George off the top of a Google search, but the mayor isn’t complaining.

Shari Green says there’s no other place with more to celebrate in the naming of Britain’s new prince than her central B.C. city.

Green says civic officials are already planning to

invite Prince William, Kate and the baby for February 2015, when the city host’s the Canada Winter Games.

She says they’re also planning a tourism campaign around the baby’s name and will be letting those in the United Kingdom know about the other Prince George.

Green says they’re gathering a gift basket for the baby that will have a number of mementoes from the city, including a baby shirt with a logo of Mr P.G., the city mascot that symbolizes the importance of the forest industry in the central B.C. city.

The city was named after Prince George III and dates back to 1760.

More protection needed for victims of crime: minister of justice VANCOUVER — Entrenching victims’ rights in legislation will help those affected by crime get on with their lives, says Canada’s new justice minister.

Victims “very often, sadly, feel that they are revictimized, or feel that in fact the system is failing and doesn’t meet their needs,” Peter MacKay told reporters Wednesday in Vancouver before leading a round-table discussion about the Conservative government’s plan for a victims’ bill of rights.

MacKay said the rights bill, expected to be tabled sometime this fall, will give victims some comfort and a louder voice in the justice system by putting those rights into laws.

MacKay, a former Crown prosecutor, was appointed attorney general and minister of justice in last week’s cabinet shuffle.

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Mayor Colette Roy-Laroche announced this week that Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway has been told to immediately repay $4 million the community says it spent to cover the massive environmental mop-up.

The mayor’s spokeswoman, Karine Dube, says the lawyer’s letter calls upon the American railway to reply to the request before Thursday’s noon deadline.

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WINNIPEG — Homicide officers were investigating the deaths of two young children Wednesday and were searching a residential neighbourhood for their mother.

Police said a girl toddler and a baby boy were pronounced dead in hospital after being found in critical condition at a Winnipeg home.

Const. Eric Hofley said police received a call about 8 a.m. to check on the well-being of residents in the home. Emergency crews found the two children, who were taken to hospital, but died despite frantic efforts to save them.

Police were looking for the last woman they said was with the children — their mother, 32-year-old Lisa Gibson.

“Officers, several units are on scene currently looking for Ms. Gibson,” Hofley said at a hastily called news conference. “At this point, we are concerned for her well-being. We want to make sure that she’s fine and obviously, once located safely, we’ll be looking to speak with her regarding the incident.”

Gibson’s Facebook page was full of pictures of her two children, curly-haired Anna and three-monthold Nicholas. The page said she works at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg. Her last posting appeared to be a photo of Anna reading the newspaper.

“Man I love this kid,” the caption read. “She gets me!”

The page appeared to have been taken down Wednesday afternoon.

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Standing by her man ABEDIN’S MOTIVATIONS UNDER SCRUTINY AS SHE STANDS BY HER SEXTING HUSBAND AGAIN

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — For years, she’s been a sad feature of American politics — the sombre political wife, standing by her man amid revelations of sexual impropriety.

Hillary Clinton, Silda Spitzer, Elizabeth Edwards, Wendy Vitter, to name just a few — they’ve all appeared beside disgraced politicians, in stricken silence or in resolute defence, as the flawed men they chose for husbands have made public confessions of extra-marital misdeeds and asked for forgiveness from Americans.

But 36-year-old Huma Abedin is a younger woman, from a different generation and a different culture than those who grew up remembering Jackie Kennedy’s stiff upper lip after stories of her late husband’s rampant philandering emerged in the years following his assassination.

The wife of Anthony Weiner, the former congressman who confessed Tuesday to yet another raunchy sexting scandal involving a 22-year-old woman, is a bright, educated feminist with an impressive career of her own as a longtime adviser to Clinton, no stranger herself to a badly behaving husband.

And Abedin’s awkward public defence of her husband has not just puzzled female members of America’s chattering classes — it’s angered and dismayed them.

“Abedin’s acceptance is hers to bestow, but she cannot force it on us,” Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post wrote in an opinion piece on Wednesday.

“Not when Weiner acknowledges that his sexting is ’in our rearview mirror, but it’s not far.’ How many car crashes are enough before you yank the driver’s licence?”

Pepper Schwartz, a sociologist, author and senior fellow at the Council on Contemporary Families, was equally appalled.

“What the hell was she doing at Weiner’s press conference Tuesday, where he once again asked her and the public for forgiveness for a new set of sexual transgressions, instead of being at her attorney’s office?” Schwartz wrote on CNN.com.

It’s a question many women are asking.

“I would have thought maybe she might have wanted to get out after the initial scandal, but to have him say that he was still doing that stuff, long after the first problem, and now she’s even more supportive — it’s just hard to understand,” Myra Gutin, a communications professor at New Jersey’s Rider University who studies first ladies and political

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New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner stands beside his wife Huma Abedin as he addresses the press about allegations of sexual text messages that continued after he resigned, prior to an appearance at the Gay Men’s Health Crisis offices, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in New York. Weiner admitted to sending more text messages after his resignation, but said he plans to continue his run for mayor. wives, said in an interview.

“She must see something in him that other people don’t. She’s obviously very invested in the marriage, and perhaps there’s more to it than we’re understanding.”

Theories are running the gamut, with some suggesting the Weiners must have a loveless marriage that emotionally enables the ambitious Abedin to sacrifice her dignity for the fame, power and connections that would result from being the wife of the New York City mayor.

Others opine that she is simply hopelessly devoted to a troubled bad boy, an affliction familiar to many women.

Snowden staying in Russia for now: lawyer

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW — National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, who fled to Moscow’s airport a month ago, aims to stay in Russia for the near future and learn the country’s culture and language, his lawyer said Wednesday.

To get him started, Anatoly Kucherena said he gave Snowden a copy of “Crime and Punishment,” Dostoyevsky’s lengthy novel about the torment and redemption of a man who thought himself outside the law.

“I am not talking about the similarity of inner contradictions,” Kucherena said after meeting Snowden in the transit zone of Sheremetyevo international airport, where Snowden has apparently been marooned since arriving from Hong Kong on June 23.

The day’s developments left the White House — and nearly everyone else — “seeking clarity” about the status of the man who revealed details of an NSA program to monitor Internet and telephone communications.

When Snowden first arrived at Sheremetyevo, he was believed to be planning just to transfer to a flight to Cuba and then to Venezuela to seek asylum.

But the United States, which wants him returned for prosecution, cancelled his passport, stranding him.

He hasn’t been seen in public since, although he met with human rights activists and lawyers July 12.

Snowden then applied for temporary asylum in Russia, saying he eventually wanted to visit countries that had offered him asylum: Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua.

It’s unclear how long Russia will take to decide on the asylum request. Kucherena’s meeting Wednesday with Snowden was preceded by a flurry of reports that said the lawyer would give him documentation that would allow him to leave the airport while the

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asylum process is underway.

But Kucherena said he had no such paperwork to pass along. The Federal Migration Service, which would issue such a document, said it had no information.

Asked about Snowden’s long-term intentions, Kucherena told state television that “Russia is his final destination for now. He doesn’t look further into the future than that.”

The case has provoked considerable tension between Moscow and Washington, at a particularly sensitive time — less than two months before President Barack Obama had planned to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and again at the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg.

White House spokesman Jay Carney said the U.S. was “seeking clarity” as the reports swirled of Snowden’s possible imminent departure from the airport. The head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Robert Menendez, said “providing any refuge to Edward Snowden will be harmful to U.S.Russia relations.”

The lawyer said that Snowden is studying “Russian culture” and has already learned a little Russian, but the copy of Dostoyevsky’s thick and dense novel — about the mental anguish of a poor exstudent who kills a pawnbroker for her cash — was in English. He said he also brought Snowden other books, including an unspecified work by Anton Chekhov.

Kucherena told journalists that he had brought fresh clothes for Snowden, whom he said had been wearing the same clothes he had when he arrived from Hong Kong.

If Snowden gets the documentation to leave the airport, that would only allow him to travel outside Russia, for which he’d need other identification papers, Kucherena said.

How long that might take is unclear.

Still others assume she’s following too much in the footsteps, or even taking advice from, of one of America’s most famous wronged women — Clinton, her longtime friend and mentor who’s expected to run for president in 2016.

Publications ranging from Time magazine to Vanity Fair have offered up their own explanations on what could possibly be motivating Abedin.

“Abedin knew the decision she was making to speak on her husband’s behalf, and it was a choice that most likely takes into account her own political future, potentially as chief of staff to the nation’s first woman president, as well as her personal future, as mother to a 20-month-old, Jordan,” Time wrote.

Pope celebrates first public mass in Brazil

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Pope Francis made an emotional plea Wednesday for Roman Catholics to shun materialism in the first public Mass of his initial international trip as pontiff, then returned to Rio de Janeiro for a meeting with drug addicts heavy in symbolism.

The session was meant to drive home the message that the humble pope has repeatedly delivered during his short papacy: that the Catholic Church must focus on the poor, those who are suffering and the outcasts of society.

During his speech at the hospital, Francis was expected to stick with the theme of faith and sacrifice that he spoke about earlier Wednesday in his homily in Aparecida, a small town halfway between Rio and Sao Paulo that is home to one of the most important shrines in Latin America. The pontiff urged Catholics to resist the “ephemeral idols” of money, power and pleasure.

Thousands packed into the huge Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in an agricultural region of verdant fields.

Tens of thousands more braved a cold rain outside to catch a glimpse of the first pope from the Americas returning to a shrine of great meaning to the continent and to Francis.

Before the Mass, Francis stood in silent prayer in front of the 15-inch statue of the Virgin of Aparecida, the “Black Mary,” his eyes tearing up as he breathed heavily.

He later carried it in his arms. Francis has entrusted his papacy to the Virgin Mary and, like many Catholics in Latin America, places great importance in devotion to Mary.

After his Mass, the pope blessed the tens of thousands gathered outside the basilica and announced that he would return to Aparecida in 2017, the year that marks the 300th anniversary of a fisherman finding the Black Mary statue in a nearby river.

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Newest royal will be George Alexander Louis NAME STEEPED IN BRITISH HISTORY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — The little prince was in need of a name, and now, by George, he’s got one.

Make that three: George Alexander Louis.

The announcement Wednesday that Prince William and his wife, Kate, had selected a moniker steeped in British history came as royal officials said the new parents were seeking quiet family time away from the flashbulbs and frenzy that accompanied the birth of their first child.

While the news put to rest intense speculation over what name the couple would choose, the extreme interest around it illustrated how the two-dayold future heir is already on his way to a lifetime of fanfare and public glare.

Kensington Palace said William and Kate were “delighted to announce” their son’s name, adding that the baby will be known as “His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.”

The name George — borne by six kings — befits the boy now third in line to the throne and was a favourite among British bookmakers, evoking the steadfastness of the queen’s father, George VI, who rallied the nation during Second World War. Alexander is a name shared by three medieval Scottish kings, and Louis could be a tribute to Lord Louis Mountbatten, uncle to the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, and the last British viceroy of India before it gained independence in 1947. William’s father, Prince Charles, was close to Mountbatten, who was assassinated by the Irish Republican Army in 1979.

The announcement of the name, just two days after the baby’s birth, was quick by royal standards.

The Queen and Philip took a month before settling on the name Charles for the Prince of Wales. Charles and Princess Diana took a week before settling on William’s four names.

While a king usually rules under his given name, precedent shows that the prince is not hidebound

by George. The first name of George VI was actually Albert, but he picked his fourth name to use as sovereign in honour of his father, George V. For now, palace officials say, William and Kate are spending “private and quiet time for them to get to know their son.” Some of their discussions may revolve around how to shield him from the media.

The young prince’s relationship with the media appeared to get off to a good start — an encouraging sign for a Royal Family that has had tense moments with the press.

The baby slept through his first photo op Tuesday outside London’s St. Mary’s Hospital, while his parents beamed as they chatted easily with reporters.

“I thought, ’Is this an Oscar-winning performance?”’ said Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine. “But I think they were so genuinely overjoyed that they wanted to show off the baby.”

After leaving the hospital, the couple introduced their son to his uncle, Prince Harry, and to his greatgrandmother, the Queen, who was keen to see the

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British newspapers are displayed for sale in London, Wednesday. The newspapers show coverage of the new royal baby boy, third in line to the throne. baby before she starts her annual summer vacation in Scotland later this week.

Then they headed to see Kate’s parents in their village near London — pretty much like any regular family.

There has been so much royal drama in the last few decades that it’s easy to forget William had, by royal standards, a relatively normal childhood.

His parents’ troubled marriage may have ended in divorce, but Charles and Diana were devoted parents who tried to spend as much time as possible with their children, albeit with an assist from nannies. While the Queen was sometimes away on official tours for months at a time when her children were young, Charles and Diana took William along on a tour to Australia when he was just nine months old.

The Queen was educated at home, in keeping with royal tradition. But she sent her own children to boarding schools, and Charles and Diana did the same with William and Harry — choosing Eton, one of the most prestigious boys’ schools in the country.

“William’s childhood was normal by upper-mid-

dle-class standards — private schools, expensive holidays, McDonald’s in a smart part of town as opposed to a grotty part of town,” said royal historian Robert Lacey. “I think, really, one is going to see more of the same.”

Lacey said Kate’s middle-class background will also help ensure her son gets a broader world view than some of his royal predecessors. The baby’s maternal grandparents, Carole and Michael Middleton, are self-made millionaires who run a party-planning business from the village of Bucklebury, west of London.

“From Buckingham Palace to Bucklebury — these are the two elements that will be in this child’s upbringing,” Lacey said.

Lacey noted that on Kate’s side the baby prince had “a grandfather who started off dispatching aircraft from Heathrow Airport and a grandmother who started out as a flight attendant and grew up on a council estate, who came from coal-mining stock in Durham” in northern England.

“That is all funneling through,” he said.

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Alberta’s most scenic 30-km drive THROUGH PINCHER CREEK, CROWSNEST PASS ... NATURE AND VANISHING BREEDS OF CIVILIZATION This is the conclusion of a two-part series on a roadtrip to the Pincher Creek/ Crowsnest Pass area.

Going onward, upward, and westward to the Crowsnest Pass, I like to start with a run west up Pincher Creek’s High Noon main street, then take Hwy 507 west for, arguably, the most scenic 30-km drive in Alberta, during which I can check out half a dozen streams and rivers and one lake: Pincher Creek on the west side of town, then Mill, Beaver Mines, and ScrewBOB driver Creeks, SCAMMELL the Castle River, Lees Lake, and, finally, the Crowsnest River.

At the T intersection, I often take a short detour left on Hwy 774 into the hamlet of Beaver Mines, to check out its General Store, a truly great survivor of a vanishing breed.

Then it’s back out to 507, over the Castle, by Lees Lake, and a detour left, just before the bridge over the Crow, to the Burmis Lake Day Use Area, which also provides anglers with excellent foot access to a favorite section of the Crowsnest River.

Out on 507 again, fly fishermen are flogging a clear Crow, both up and downstream of the bridge.

At the next T intersection, I turn west on Hwy 3 toward the towns of the Crowsnest Pass.

The Crowsnest Angler is at the first turnoff into Bellevue, but, unfortunately, owner Vic Bergman is off guiding on the Castle, the only area river that is currently both fishable and floatable.

I confirm that travelling north on the Forestry Trunk Road toward the trout waters of the Gap area would be a waste of time, unless I just want to photograph flood devastation and ruination.

There is a long chat in the shop with a gent from Virginia with his wife and son, who come every year for a lengthy stay in one of the last old-time, relatively undiscovered pieces of trout country left in North America.

The Virginian is letting his serious “leg condition” settle down from overfishing the day before.

I envy him from the seat of my walker.

Downstream from the west Hillcrest Bridge over the Crow, volunteers are hard at work on a man- and flood-made disaster: digging Echium vulgare, blueweed, aka viper’s-bugloss, or blue devil, a noxious, toxic, European invader. Just watching them makes me hungry.

Unwisely I reject a sure, superb late breakfast or early lunch at the retrofunky Stone’s Throw Café on Main Street in Blairmore in favour of trying the new rage, Black Rock Pizza and Bamboo Bistro in a new building nearer the highway.

This “bistro” is just a takeout joint with two tables.

My pizza is underdone and bland.

The best pizza in the Pass is still found at Vito’s Family Restaurant in Coleman.

Our best-ever Pass meal was Friday dinner at the Tin Roof Bistro on main in Blairmore, in the same block as the Tru Allied Hardware store that always rewards my browsing time with amazing treasures.

Tin Roof is under the new ownership of a Hungarian couple: he the chef, she the maitresse de.

OUTDOORS

The menu is broadly European, with some emphasis on Hungarian, (Hungarian Stuffed Peppers, Chicken Paprikash, and Cabbage Rolls).

The meals are homemade to order, and well worth the wait.

Herself and her sister, Caroline, had Swiss geschnetzeltes, pork tenderloin in a creamy mushroom and mild curry sauce, served with roesti (crisp potato patties).

I chose German sauerbraten, marinated beef roast with lots of brown, red wine gravy, braised red cabbage and galushka (small dumplings, like German spatzle).

Saturday afternoon’s trip was to an alleged fishing hot spot I have been told about, and then sworn to secrecy more than any other in a lifetime of wild goose chases.

Shortcuts were plotted, as they always are on truly wild goose chases. In this country, everything that is not gold canola or mustard blooms to the horizon is paved.

But all those paved roads display few signs, except to tell you when you have accidentally managed to arrive somewhere.

I got lost enough times that I arrived at the hot spot just in time to find out there were serious access problems in getting to the water, but with no time left to solve them before I had to head back to the ranch … by the long, direct way.

Vic Bergman scoffs that this hot spot “is the best kept secret that everyone knows about.”

Photos by BOB SCAMMELL/freelance

Top: Volunteers dig blueweed along the Crowsnest River.

Middle left: Tin Roof Bistro’s big serving of sauerbraten, braised red cabbage, other veggies and galushka.

Middle right: The Crowsnest Angler at Bellevue, fronting Turtle Mountain and Frank Slide.

Bottom: An angler enjoyings the Crowsnest River in prime shape.

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Put mulch to work in your garden According to Wikipedia, a mulch is quicker worms can incorporate it into a layer of material applied to the sur- the soil. face of an area of soil.

Compost, well-rotted manure and Its purpose can be any or all of the peatmoss will become part of the soil following: to conserve moiswithin a season. ture, improve the soil, reWhen grass or straw is duce weed growth, keep the used, pieces of the original soil temperature consistent product will still be visible and be visually appealing. next season.

Mulch is spread over the Wood chips will break earth, providing a barrier down but it will take much between the earth and the longer to become soil. sun.

They make a good topIt stops evaporation and, ping for ornamental beds as a result, keeps the soil but not for a vegetable garmoist. den.

In hot dry climates, a layFor best results, the soil er of mulch makes the difshould be free of perennial ference if a plant lives or weeds (dandelions, grass, dies. thistles, etc.) before mulch LINDA Where moisture is plentiis used.

TOMLINSON ful and the heat of the sun If these weeds, exist they is limited, mulch can retain will grow through the mulch too much moisture, causing unless an impenetrable laythe soil to be too wet and cold. er is placed between the soil and sun.

Plants grow slower when they have Plastic, cardboard or a number of cold, wet feet; bulbs and roots can rot. sheets of newspaper under a thick laySoil will be improved if organic er of mulch will usually block out all mulch that breaks down quickly is sunlight, killing most weeds. spread over the soil.

Jute-based carpet and sun-resistant The more earth-like the mulch, the plastic/rubber strips eliminate weed-

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ing between rows in the vegetable garden but they are not desirable in ornamental gardens.

Landscape fabric has holes that allow the exchange of air, moisture and sunlight.

If weeds are growing when the fabric is put in place, they will grow though the fabric. Before putting down landscape fabric, make sure the soil is weed free.

In climates where the sun bakes the soil and evaporates all the moisture, it is important to mulch the soil during the summer to keep the soil cool and moist, allowing plants to flourish.

In other areas where moisture is plentiful and the soil does not need to be watered more than once a week, mulching the soil can result in slower growth due to a cold soil.

Areas that have poor snow cover and fluctuating temperatures during the winter months benefit from a fall mulch that keeps the soil a uniform temperature regardless of the air temperature.

All gardens, including vegetable gardens, should be visually appealing.

Use mulch that is attractive.

The decorative mulch most com-

monly used in ornamental gardens in Central Alberta are wood chips and rock.

A thick layer of woodchips will keep weed growth to a minimum. Wood chips break down over time and will need to be replenished. As the chips decompose, they use nitrogen from the soil and can leave little for the plants in the bed.

Plants that have yellow leaves with green veins will benefit from a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Rock mulch comes in various colours and sizes.

It is heavy to move but lasts forever.

Rock holds the heat, which can be beneficial in the fall and spring but a detriment in the hot months.

What gardener does not want to reduce the amount of weeding that is done in the garden?

If applied and maintained, mulches will reduce garden maintenance.

But mulches are not maintenance free — they still need to be weeded but fewer weeds will be present.

Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at www.igardencanada. com or your_garden@hotmail.com.

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Sweet summer with sweet potato burgers Oh the joys of summer! Blasts of warm temperatures, combined with downpours of hail, rain and back to a little sun, of course. Sound a little reflective of some of your eating habits as well?

Most people get excited for summer so they can eat lots of fresh fruit and salads, be active outdoors and really kick their health into high gear.

This is the summer of change, right?

Slowly for some it turns into beers on the patio, lots of ice cream, those fatty, fried foods from the farmer’s market and, of course, camping outdoors with lots of hot dogs, chips and junk food — oh, but there’s some fresh B.C. fruit in there too, at least!

The thing is, the junk food KRISTIN doesn’t really get you anyFRASER where — and you probably know that — but maybe you just need your taste buds to be tantalized by the many more desirable choices to be made that are also better for your body.

So let’s just dive right into some suggestions.

First off, sparkling Perrier water with fresh squeezed lime, orange or lemon. This will give you that refreshing, bubbly, hydrating satisfaction in the midst of a sunny afternoon.

Mornings are best spent with fresh smoothies incorporating lots of antioxidant rich berries, some greens from the garden (maybe get some from the neighbors or hit up the farmer’s market) and be sure to throw in lots of hemp seeds or protein powder to get your fill factor happening first thing.

When I think camping, I think fresh fruit salad loaded with berries and watermelon, toasted sprouted grain toast with hummus, avocado, and cucumber for lunch and, of course, my sweet potato black bean burgers that are growing fame in the city after feeding them to over 60 yogis in the park last week — check out the recipe below!

SOMETHING TO CHEW ON

Marinating vegetables in tamari, garlic, ginger and honey on skewers that include peppers, pineapple, mushrooms, red onion are great for the barbecue and finish off with some dessert over the fire by cooking up some bananas with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate and crushed pecans. Maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Among the varying weather conditions, your eating habits can maintain some health consistency.

Stay inspired and excited to try healthier alternatives to keep your summer sweet.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers 1 cup baked sweet potato (approx. one medium sweet potato baked 30 minutes 375F) 1 cup black beans ½ cup cooked quinoa 1/3 cup red pepper, diced 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 3 tbsp green onion, minced 2 tbsp cilantro, minced 1 ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin 1 tsp sea salt pinch or two of sea salt Start with the baked sweet potato and mash until smooth in a medium sized bowl. Add black beans and rough mash so the beans still hold their shape.

Add rest of ingredients and combine. Scoop out desired sized patty and form with hands. Freeze or barbecue right away. Depending on moisture content, they should take about five minutes per side on the barbecue.

Note: They do take special care when flipping. Allow to thoroughly crisp before attempting!

(Gluten free, egg free, dairy free. Serve with your fave toppings, including ketchup, red onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles!)

Yield: Seven quarter-cup patties Kristin Fraser, BSc, is a holistic nutritionist and local freelance writer. Her column appears every second Thursday. She can be reached at kristin@somethingtochewon.ca.

Cold caps tested to prevent much-despised side effect of chemotherapy: hair loss

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Hair loss is one of chemotherapy’s most despised side effects, not because of vanity but because it fuels stigma—revealing to the world an illness that many would rather keep private.

Now U.S. researchers are about to put an experimental hair-preserving treatment to a rigorous test: To see if strapping on a cap so cold it numbs the scalp during chemotherapy really works well enough to be used widely in America, as it is in Europe and Canada.

The first time Miriam Lipton had breast cancer, her thick locks fell out two weeks after starting chemotherapy.

But when the disease struck again, she used a cold cap during treatment and kept much of her hair, making her fight for survival seem a bit easier.

“I didn’t necessarily want to walk around the grocery store answering questions about my cancer,” recalled Lipton, 45, of San Francisco.

“If you look OK on the outside, it can help you feel, ‘OK, this is manageable, I can get through this.”’

Near-freezing temperatures are supposed to reduce blood flow in the scalp, making it harder for cancer-fighting drugs to reach and harm hair follicles.

But while several types of cold caps are sold around the world, the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved their use in the U.S. Scalp cooling is an idea that’s been around for decades, but it never caught on here in part because of a concern: Could the cold prevent chemotherapy from reaching any stray cancer cells lurking in the scalp?

“Do they work and are they safe? Those are the two big holes.

File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Dr. Hope Rugo, right, an oncologist and breast cancer specialist, demonstrates the use of the Dignitana DigniCap system on Katherine Serrurier, a research assistant and pre-medical intern, at the University of California San Francisco Mount Zion Hospital cancer centre in San Francisco. The caps chill the head and scalp, allowing for hair preservation in chemo treatments.

We just don’t know,” said American Cancer Society spokeswoman Kimberly Stump-Sutliff, an oncology nurse who said studies abroad haven’t settled those questions.

“We need to know.”

To Dr. Hope Rugo of the University of California, San Francisco, the impact of hair loss has been overlooked, even belittled, by health providers. She’s had patients delay crucial treatment to avoid it, and others whose businesses suffered when clients saw they were sick and shied away.

With more people surviving cancer, “we need to make this experience as tolerable as possible, so there’s the least baggage at the end,” Rugo said.

“Quite frankly, it’s the first or

second question out of most patients’ mouths when I tell them I recommend chemotherapy. It’s not, ‘Is this going to cure me? It’s, ‘Am I going to lose my hair?”’ adds Dr. Susan Melin of North Carolina’s Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Later this summer, Rugo and Melin, along with researchers at a few other hospitals in New York and California, will begin enrolling 110 early stage breast cancer patients in a study of the DigniCap brand of scalp cooling.

The tight-fitting, insulated cap is attached to a cooling machine to stay around a shivery 41 degrees as patients undergo chemo.

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Antibiotics can kill the good bacteria Here’s a gut check.

Up to 39 per cent of people who take an infectionfighting antibiotic wind up with diarrhea, a side effect that can be annoying or even downright lifethreatening.

Why? Because along with killing off infection-producing culprits, antibiotics slay good gut-dwelling bacteria that protect you from gastrointestinal distress. And those good guys do many other beneficial things for you, too, including building and maintaining your immune strength.

Side effects like diarrhea are probably why 20 per cent of folks stop taking their antibiotics before they should — and that can be even more dangerous than the initial infection.

If some of the disease-causing bacteria have not yet been slain (chances are they were the strongest of the lot), you can get doubly ill as they rebound and begin to multiply again.

Now, a new report shows that pairing antibiotics with “good” bacteria (probiotics) slashes the risk of antibiotic side effects.

Raising your intake of probiotics (the beneficial bacteria found in your guts and available in supplements and foods like yogurt, tempeh and kefir) can lower your odds of getting diarrhea by a whopping 64 per cent.

It also can slash your risk by 66 per cent for illness associated with a dangerous type of tough-to-kill bacteria, clostridium difficile (or C. diff) that shows up in hospitals and afflicts the young and elderly.

Trillions (no exaggeration, really) of bacteria hang out in your digestive system, where they help process the food you eat and play important roles in keeping your immune system strong, your body weight in check and your mood rosy.

Helpful gut bacteria aid digestion by breaking down sugars called polysaccharides, as well as the amino acids in proteins. Some even make vitamins and act as anti-inflammatory agents, reducing the risk of everything from arthritis to clogged arteries.

There’s also evidence that a healthy and well-balanced colony of good and bad bacteria can help protect against stomach ulcers, lower odds for urinarytract infections and ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

All good stuff. But when you take an antibiotic to clear up or prevent an infection, without a counterbalance of probiotics you end up with fewer good bugs on board and nasty types can get the upper hand.

So let your doctor know that you plan on taking probiotics with the antibiotic and for five days longer than your prescription.

If he gives you the go-ahead (generally, taking probiotics isn’t recommended for people with a compromised immune system), here’s how to make the most of this opportunity to keep things balanced: Taking a supplement? Look for “spore form” probiotics. They are tough guys that can withstand a bath in your stomach’s super-strong digestive acids.

We prefer the spore probiotics that contain bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 and lactobacillus GG, a strain activated by stomach acid.

Choose food with the right good bacteria. More and more probiotic products crowd the dairy aisle in the supermarket, each teeming with a different group of beneficial bacteria. What’s best? For preventing or helping to calm antibiotic-associated diarrhea, try Saccharomyces boulardii and a combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei. Other types proven to run “the runs” out of town include Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Don’t overlook yogurt. You don’t have to take a probiotic supplement to get benefits.

There’s evidence that a daily serving of yogurt can cut risk for diarrhea by two-thirds. Just make sure your carton says “live active cultures.” Choose plain, nonfat yogurt to avoid loading up on saturated fat and sugar. Mix in chopped fruit and a couple of walnuts for flavor.

Nurture your gut’s beneficial bacteria. Specific types of fibre act as prebiotics.

They’re the favourite food of all those helpful gut bacteria, so when you eat bananas, asparagus, onions, garlic, dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, jicama, barley, berries, tomatoes, honey, flaxseed, beans or pectin-containing apples, you’re feeding the good guys.

Then everyone’s happy!

Mehmet Oz, MD, is host of The Dr. Oz Show, and Mike Roizen, MD, is chief wellness officer and chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, visit sharecare.com.

Regularly skipping breakfast raises risk of heart attacks: study

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — Another reason to eat breakfast: Skipping it may increase your chances of a heart attack.

A study of older men found those who regularly skipped breakfast had a 27 per cent higher risk of a heart attack than those who ate a morning meal. There’s no reason why the results wouldn’t apply to other people, too, the Harvard researchers said.

Other studies have suggested a link between breakfast and obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and other health problems seen as precursors to heart problems.

“But no studies looked at long-term risk of heart attack,” said Eric Rimm, one of the study authors at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Why would skipping breakfast be a heart attack risk?

Experts aren’t certain, but here’s what they think: People who don’t eat breakfast are more likely to be hungrier later in the day and eat larger meals. Those meals mean the body must process a larger amount of calories in a shorter amount of time. That can spike sugar levels in the blood and perhaps lead to clogged arteries.

But is a stack of syrupy pancakes, greasy eggs and lots of bacon really better than eating nothing?

The researchers did not ask what the study participants ate for breakfast, and were not prepared to pass judgment on whether a fatty, sugary breakfast is better than no breakfast at all.

Other experts agreed that it’s hard to say.

“We don’t know whether it’s the timing or content of breakfast that’s important. It’s probably both,” said Andrew Odegaard, a University of Minnesota researcher who has studied a link between skipping breakfast and health problems like obesity and high blood pressure.

“Generally, people who eat breakfast tend to eat a healthier diet,” he added.

The new research was released Monday by the journal Circulation. It was an observational study, so it’s not designed to prove a cause and effect.

But when done well, such studies can reveal important health risks.

The researchers surveyed nearly 27,000 men about their eating habits in 1992. About 13 per cent of them said they regularly skipped breakfast. They all were educated health professionals

— like dentists and veterinarians — and were at least 45.

Over the next 16 years, 1,527 suffered fatal or non-fatal heart attacks, including 171 who had said they regularly skipped breakfast.

In other words, over 7 per cent of the men who skipped breakfast had heart attacks, compared to nearly 6 per cent of those who ate breakfast.

The researchers calculated the increased risk at 27 per cent, taking into account other factors like smoking, drinking, diet and health problems like high blood pressure and obesity.

As many as 18 per cent of U.S. adults regularly skip breakfast, according to federal estimates. So the study could be important news for many, Rimm said.

“It’s a really simple message,” he said. “Breakfast is an important meal.”

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FISHING: Flooding didn’t exterminate the younger trout At dinner I asked nephew Kurt if he’d ever fished this water; his eyebrows rise, and he swears me to secrecy.

After dinner, Kurt and his son, Riley, went fishing on Pincher Creek at the Swimmin’ Hole.

They came back contrarily elated, because they had caught lots of small rainbows, confirming that the recent flood was not severe enough to exterminate the younger age classes of trout, as did 1995’s “Flood of the Century.”

Even the deer are contrary down here: after three days with not one deer to photograph, the critters were out and about everywhere … when we were in a hurry to get going back to Red Deer on Sunday morning.

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

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Participants’ hair will be photographed for experts to assess, and they’ll be compared with a small group of similarly ill patients who get chemo alone.

Lipton was among 20 U.S. patients who pilottested the DigniCap in 2011, most of whom kept more than half of their hair.

Lipton’s thinned quite a bit at the crown, where the cap didn’t fit snugly.

But because her bangs and surrounding hair remained, the mother of two covered the thinning with a headband, not a wig. The side effect: Pain and a headache as the cold set in.

“It wasn’t perfect, but it was easier,” said Lipton, who’s healthy today.

“I felt normal much more quickly.”

If the larger study is successful, Sweden’s Dignitana AB plans to seek FDA approval to market the medical device in the U.S. The move could open the way for other brands and insurance coverage.

Clearly there’s demand: Despite the lack of FDA approval, a growing number of U.S. patients are renting a similar product, called Penguin Cold Caps, from a British company for $455 a month.

Patients haul a collection of caps to chemo sessions on dry ice, or store them in special freezers provided by about 50 hospitals.

It’s deliberately separate from doctors’ and nurses’ care — typically, patients bring a friend to help them switch caps every 20 to 30 minutes when one loses its chill.

“I know I’m sick, but I don’t want to look it,” said Vanessa Thomas, 57, of Baltimore, who is using the Penguin caps at the recommendation of her doctor at MedStar Harbor Hospital.

Halfway through her breast cancer treatment, Thomas says her hair feels only a little thinner.

The FDA declined comment on the caps.

Beyond breast cancer, advocates say the caps may be useful with other solid tumors as well.

What’s the evidence behind scalp cooling?

A recent review by oncologists in the Netherlands found numerous overseas studies conclude scalp cooling can work — but it’s far from clear which patients are most likely to benefit, even how cold the scalp should be.

That’s because most of the research so far has been from observational studies that can’t provide proof.

But it seems harder to save hair with higher doses and certain types of chemo.

Researchers at New York’s Weill Cornell Breast Center reported at a recent meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology that among just over a dozen Penguin cap users tracked so far, one lost enough hair to use a wig.

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

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Thursday

CENTREFEST

● Annual Teddy Bear Picnic will be held at the Dickson Store Museum on Aug. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy crafts, games, music, facepainting, and a picnic fit for a bear. Bring along your favorite stuffed friend and come on a bear hunt. Admission is $2 and includes lunch. Register now since space is limited. Contact 403-728-3355, dicksonstoremuseum.com, or see www.dicksonstoremuseum.com ● First Thursdays in the Snell are free chamber music concerts from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch in the Snell Auditorium on the first Thursday of each month.

Café Noir will sponsor the series and provide free

coffee and tea. Bring lunch, or purchase at the café.

August 1 event features Dr. Ted Isenor performing works from Bach to Bartok. Phone 403-342-9122.

Free will donation at the door. ● A Day in the Life of a First Nations Person will offered to children ages six to 12 years at Historic Fort Normandeau on Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Explore life circa 1885 in a fun and interactive day camp, the second in a three-part series.

Cost is $35 per day per child. Pre-registration required by 7:30 p.m. on July 30. Call 403-346-2010 for information or to register. ● Heartland Cowboy Church will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Stettler Agriplex. Cowboy church will be held Aug 1 and 15. Phone 403-742-4273.

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CentreFest will hit the streets of Red Deer this weekend kicking off the weekend-long party with a barbecue in City Hall Park at noon on Friday, July 26. The 11th incarnation on the downtown Red Deer street performer festival will take place each day through the weekend on Ross Street from 48th to Gaetz Avenue and 49th Avenue between 49th and 51 Streets. These roadways will be closed to traffic during the afternoon activities. Performances run each day from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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Friday ● Whisker Rescue Society Annual Garage Sale will be held at Cannery Row Bingo Hall on July 26, 27, and 28. For more information phone 403-347-1251. ● Up! Movie Day will be featured on July 26, 1 to 3 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. In addition to this family movie, there will be games, crafts, and snacks. Children must attend with their parents. Part of Summer Reading Club.

See www.rdpl.org ● Korean War Memorial Ceremony will be held on July 26 at Veterans’ Park on Ross Street.

The street will be blocked off from 10:49 to 11:25 a.m. and will include speakers and the laying of poppies. Phone 403-887-7114. ● CentreFest Street Performer Festival takes place in downtown Red Deer, July 26 to 28. Many national and international performers. To find out all the details see www.centrefest.ca ● The Bard on Bower is back with Romeo and Juliet and As You Like It — plays of love suitable for all ages — performed by members of Prime Stock Theatre at the outdoor stage in Bower Ponds. The play runs at 7:30 p.m. on July 28, and Aug. 1, and at 2 p.m. on July 27 and Aug. 3. As You Like It will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on July 25, 26, 27, 31, Aug. 2, 3, and 4, and 2 p.m. on July 28. Call 403342-3511 or email info@primestocktheatre.com. ● Dickson Store Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. Come enjoy complimentary goodies and refreshments. Check out the new displays and meet the staff. Phone 403728-3351. ● Historic Markerville Creamery Museum regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for the summer 2013 until Sept. 2. Self-guided, guided or group tours available. Enjoy ice cream, Icelandic treat and more at Kaffistofa (coffee shop) and gift shop. Contact 403-728-3006, or 1-877-728-3007, or admin@historicmarkerville.com. ● Geocaching @ the MAG will be hosted by Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery until Aug. 31.

Get a team together and take part in this outdoor treasure hunt. Explore Red Deer using a smart phone or internet. Google coordinates to find the hidden locations. Details and hints on how to find the locations at www. reddeermuseum. com. Stop by the MAG to collect your prize.

Saturday ● Central Alberta Singles dance will be held July 27 at Penhold Hall. Music by Wise Choice.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m.

Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-3417653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. ● Art in the Garden Summer Show and Sale will be held July 27, 2 to 7 p.m. at 58 College Park Drive with fine art and craft of several artists in a beautiful garden setting. Rain date will be July 28.

Phone 403-346-6235. ● Magdalene House Society Freedom Ride will be taking place on July 27 and 28 and will go from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Sylvan Lake to Caroline. Donations welcome and receipts issued for $20 and more. Money will go towards building a home for rescued human trafficking victims. To find out more, contact David at 403-342-6191. ● Family Bike Adventure will be held on July 27 from noon to 5 p.m. starting at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Take to the bike trails with an interpreter. Snacks provided. Participants must wear approved helmets. Cost is $35 plus GST for a family of five. Pre-registration required by 7:30 p.m. on July 25. Call 403-346-2010 to register. ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The July 27 session is called Painting in the Open Air with artist Carlene La Rue.

All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission.

Sunday ● Annual Sunday Afternoon at the Dickson Store Museum will be on July 28 at 2 p.m. Enjoy music, a one-act play, refreshments and goodies, and presentation by MP Earl Dreeshen for electronic collections management record upgrades project. Phone 403-728-3355 or see www.dicksonstoremuseum.com ● Edible Plant Walk will be held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on July 28 at 1 p.m. Learn about some of the edible plants in Central Alberta.

Admission is by suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family. Call 403-346-2010 for more information.

Monday ● Monday Melodies at Kerry Wood Nature Centre will be on July 29, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Seniors invited to drop in and celebrate nature inspired music and more. Phone 403-346-2010. ● MAGsparks is an inclusive and accessible visual art program for everyone offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Professional artists are on hand to help with projects. Materials are supplied. There is a drop-in fee of $3. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

For information, contact Janet at 403-309-8405, janet.cole@reddeer.ca. Anything Goes (mixed media) will be featured July 29 to Aug. 2.

Tuesday ● Tipi Talk at Fort Normandeau will be offered on July 30. Call 403-347-7550. ● Family Water Day will be presented by Red Deer Native Friendship Society on July 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Discovery Canyon beside River Bend Golf Course. Transport provided. Enjoy a day of water fun. Participants must register by phoning 403-340-0020. Limited space. In case of unsuitable weather, the event will be at Collicutt Centre. ● Spend Tuesday evenings in July at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Free admission for Red Deerians from 5 to 9 p.m. Bring family and visitors and explore the MAG. Phone 403-3098405.

Wednesday ● Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society offers Cultural Children’s Activities and lunch for children ages five to 12 years on July 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cronquist House at Bower Ponds. Cost is $7. Space is limited. Contact Delores or Sarah at 403-346-0055 to make reservations. ● My Home Town — History Trivia Challenge is hosted by Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery with new videos posted each Wednesday. Test your knowledge and challenge your memory. Visit fb.com/RedDeerMuseumAndArtGallery or www. reddeermuseum.com to see answers and hear new clues each week. ● Stories, Legends, and Folktales Around the World will be featured at The Hub on Ross on July 31 at 7 p.m. See www.hupdd.com or phone 403-340-4869. ● Bowden Pioneer Museum will be open until Aug. 31 for the season on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bowden Thrift Shop will be open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the south entrance to the museum. Contact Bonny at 403-224-2122. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Country Express is on July 31 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403342-0035.

● Rimbey FCSS Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 15 at Spruce Haven Golf Resort. Enjoy golf, fun prizes, live goat action and contest, visit by Cory Kincaid with his Pro-Nostalgia Alcohol Funny Car. Proceeds will support volunteer development for the Volunteer Centre in Rimbey.

Registration fee is $150 for 18 holes of golf, cart rental, hot breakfast and barbecue steak supper.

Cash bar available. To register and for information, email to info@rimbeyfcss or call 403-843-2030. ● Medicine River Wildlife Centre is seeking sponsors for the next in the series of children’s books narrated by their education owl “Otis.” These popular books are both educational and entertaining and are illustrated by award winning artist Gabe Wong. A total of $15,000 is required to produce these top quality books in all or in part. Contact Erin at 403-728-3467 or erin.young@mrwrc.ca. ● Yoga at the Golden Circle will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 to Dec. 12. Cost is $60 for Golden Circle members or $85 for non-members. This is an after work, senior-friendly, gentle stretch class. Please call 403-343-6074. ● Memorial Society of Red Deer and District offers information on funeral options. An annual membership costs $25 and can be transferred to other societies in North America at little or no cost. To purchase a membership, or find out more, phone 403-340-3898 go to www.memorialsocietyrd. ca, or email to info@memorialsocietyrd.ca. ● Charity Show and Shine in support of Canadian Cancer Society and Red Deer and District Food Bank will be held on Ross St. in downtown Red Deer on Aug. 24. There will be 400 to 700 cars, motorcycles, classics and special interest and vintage vehicles on display. A mid-day motorcycle run and evening car cruise with a drive in movie for registered vehicles will be held, weather permitting.

Other highlights include retro Coke fridge raffle, silent auction, open stage with two shows by awardwinning Elvis impersonator Robin Kelly, pancake breakfast and barbecue by Red Deer Food Bank in P4, kids’ activity area in City Hall Park. Phone 403-986-2445. ● Canadian Blood Services asks residents to get behind the blood signal and donate this summer. Demand is great and 17,000 units are needed. The Red Deer Clinic has extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays to 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as regular hours. To book an appointment or for information, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-2366283) or visit www.blood.ca. ● Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Class of 1964 Fiftieth Year Reunion takes place on June 21, 2014, 3 p.m. Contact Pete

Weddell at 403-340-1467, or cel 403-505-6476, 5619 47A Ave. Red Deer, Alta. T4N 3S1, or Gail (Horn) Krause at 403-342-7554, or cel 403-3509122. ● United Way Meinema Cup Street Hockey Challenge takes place on Sept. 20 at Parkland Mall north east parking lot from noon to 7 p.m.

Teams may choose competitive or recreational division, and are required to raise $400 in pledges.

Food and beverages on site, including beer garden for those 18 years and up. All proceeds to the United Way of Central Alberta. See www.caunitedway. ca, or phone 403-343-3900. ● HomeShare Red Deer is seeking seniors with room to share with Red Deer College students.

College students urgently require housing. Benefits to seniors include help with light house chores, a sense of safety, house sitting, and more. Contact Dawna at dmorey@fsca.ca or call 403-348-6547, or Denise at dlaurin@fsca.ca or call 403-343-6400, or see www.homesharereddeer.ca ● Red Deer Learning Circle is a program designed to teach life skills to adults with developmental disabilities. For more information call Lexi or Dixie at 403-358-7816. ● The Film Studio on Ross is offered at The Hub on Ross on Mondays at 1 to 1:45 p.m. or from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Take part in producing short films, with chances to act and do camera work, explore different types of movie making and create videos.

See www.hubpdd.com, or phone 403-340-4869. ● Medicine River Wildlife Centre is requesting the public’s help placing orphaned animals with appropriate animal families. Those who know the whereabouts of any wildlife with young are asked to call the centre. Deer, coyote, and duckling families are needed. See www.mrwc.ca or call 403-7283467. ● Re-purpose your treasures with chalk paint — free introductory course, Aug. 7, 21, and 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Hub on Ross. Come to one or all classes instructed by Brenda of Harmonic Surroundings. Phone 403-340-4869 for information or to register. Co-sponsored by Fargeys Paint and Wallcoverings. ● Ellis Bird Farm Evening Event will be held on Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Enjoy and evening of music by Burnt Timber Swing, silent auction of locally made items, and more, all in support of construction of new visitor centre. Tours to visit the beavers and see the new kits will be held throughout the evening. Cost is $20. Wine available for purchase.

Contact 403-885-4477, or info@ellisbirdfarm.ca.

Event goes rain or shine with tent provided by Dow Canada.

Coaching increases success of diet, exercise programs

BY JILL U. ADAMS ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Diet and exercise. To lose weight, to manage blood pressure, to keep your blood sugar in check, to lower the risk of heart attacks, cancer and many other diseases.

You probably have heard the recommended goals: 30 minutes of moderate activity five times a week, loads of fruit and vegetables, and whole grains in place of refined ones.

It sounds so easy; why is it so hard?

Science has something interesting to say on the topic.

A study published this spring analyzed the effect of lifestyle modification on weight loss among 5,145 overweight and obese people with Type 2 diabetes. They were randomly assigned to receive either intensive coaching on diet and exercise in weekly meetings for six months, with diminishing frequency after that, or to get diabetes support and education only three times a year.

After four years, those who had been assigned to lifestyle modification, including severely obese patients, had lost more weight and their cardio risk factors — such as cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure — had improved significantly more than among those getting only support and education.

Good results in a hospital-based study do not always translate to other settings. It can be quite a challenge to fit diet and exercise — and potentially coaching help — into a busy life.

A Tufts University research team tested a workplace weight-loss program based on nearly 20 years of weight management study experience. At two companies, 94 employees who were overweight or obese met for weekly sessions with nutritionists during their lunch hour and lost an average of 17.6 pounds over six months.

Monthly sessions were offered for another six months, and the 40 employees who attended them kept their lost weight off.

By comparison, 39 overweight or obese employees at two control locations received no counseling. They gained two pounds, on average, over six months.

How did the nutritional counseling

seem to make such a difference? The dietary advice was based on the “I” diet and included eating foods that address what study co-author Sai Das calls “hunger management.”

That means foods that are high in fiber and low in glycemic load — or how much a food raises blood sugar — says Das, an assistant professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts.

Eating such meals allowed the study participants to reduce caloric intake; the counseling component included help with portion control, the challenges posed by eating out and other self-management topics.

Importantly, Das says, the counseling sessions were built into employees’ workdays, making it easy for them to attend.

The take-away here is that for people to lose weight and keep it off, a wellness program needs to do more than just provide dieting help, such as by putting more-healthful snacks in vending machines. That change, while good, is not enough to bring about measurable effects.

A much smaller study looked at the effect of weekly diabetes self-management classes on a group of African Americans with Type 2 diabetes at three churches. “We wanted to see if we could reach people where they eat and work and play,” says study coauthor Janice Collins-McNeil, an associate professor of nursing at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.

The 12 study participants learned about healthful eating, being active, self-monitoring their blood sugar and stress management. At the end of 12 weeks, participants saw reductions in blood pressure and waist circumference.

Collins-McNeil says adopting new eating and exercise habits was important in these results. “There are many reasons why people don’t bother to exercise or take care of their health,” she says. The main one her team was up against: “As long as they are functioning and in no pain, they’re okay,” she says. They had little motivation to change their habits until the research team educated them otherwise.

Indeed, there are plenty of roadblocks to making healthful lifestyle changes, and, oddly, too much information is one of them.

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Lalor in a league of her own

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF

JUSTIN GOLTZ

BOMBERS STARTING GOLTZ Justin Goltz will make his first CFL start Friday night when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Calgary Stampeders.

The Bombers made the announcement Wednesday. Goltz, 25, replaces starter Buck Pierce, who suffered an abdominal injury in last week’s 35-19 home loss to the Toronto Argonauts. Goltz, in his fourth CFL season, took over for Pierce in the second half against Toronto, completing 13-of-15 passes for 170 yards.

Today

● Senior men’s baseball: Printing Place vs. North Star Sports, doubleheader, Great Chief 1; Gary Moe Volkswagen vs. The Hideout, Great Chief 2, 6:30 p.m. ● Ladies fastball: Red Deer League final, third game best-of-three, if necessary, TNT vs. N. Jensen’s, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park.

Friday

● Minor soccer tournament: Red Deer City Soccer tournament, U12-U18 boys and girls, tier I and II. ● Mosquito baseball provincials: AA tier II, Red Deer vs. Edmonton, 9 a.m.; South Jasper Place vs. Spruce Grove, noon; Edmonton vs.

Strathmore, 3 p.m.; Red Deer vs. Spruce Grove, 6 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Peewee baseball provincials: AA tier II, games 3 and 6 p.m., Lacombe. ● Parkland baseball: Irricana at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Titans Park.

Men’s rugby: Red Deer Titans vs. Bow Valley, 8 p.m.

Saturday

● Minor soccer tournament: Red Deer City Soccer tournament, U12-U18 boys and girls, tier I and II. ● Mosquito baseball provincials: AA tier II, South Jasper Place vs. Strathmore, 9 a.m., Spruce Grove vs. Edmonton, noon, Strathmore vs. Red Deer, 3 p.m., Edmonton vs. South Jasper Place, 6 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Peewee baseball provinials: AA tier II, games 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m., Lacombe. ● Parkland baseball: Irricana at Eckville, doubleheader; Acme at Rocky, doubleheader. ● Junior B lacrosse: Rocky Mountain Junior B Tier I North Division final, second game, 8 p.m., Kinex.

Sunday

● Minor soccer tournament: Red Deer City Soccer tournament, U12-U18 boys and girls, tier I and II. ● Mosquito baseball provincials: AA tier II, Strathmore vs. Spruce Grove, 9 a.m., Red Deer vs. South Jasper Place, noon, semifinal, 3 p.m. if no tiebreaker or one tiebreaker. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

It should come as no surprise that Kelsey Lalor is developing into one of the top young female baseball players in the country.

Lalor was hanging around a baseball park before she could walk as her father, Dwayne, played close to 25 years with the Red Deer Riggers.

“I grew up at the ball diamond, played since I was little and I enjoy it a lot,” said the 15-year-old, who got her first taste of international baseball earlier this month.

Lalor competed for Team Alberta at the Canadian open women’s baseball championships and was one of three 15-year-olds invited to play for Team Canada in a series against Japan.

“They expanded the national team roster to 30 players and divided it into two teams,” explained Lalor, who played for Canada Red along with veteran National team pitcher Heidi Northcott of Rocky Mountain House.

Japan also fielded two teams and the Canada Red squad beat a Japanese team 10-3 in the bronze medal game, during which Lalor had two hits.

She finished with four hits in five games with three RBIs. None of the players knew if they’d be with the national team until after the Canadian championships, but Lalor felt she had a shot at making the team.

“Last year I played for Alberta at the (U16) bantam championships and received the top offensive player award,” she said.

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Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Red Deer Bantam AAA Brave Kelsey Lalor drives in a run on a first inning base hit against the St. Albert Cardinals during baseball action at Great Chief Park Wednesday.

Jays find new way to lose vs. Dodgers EXTRA INNINGS LOSS MEANS JAYS HAVE DROPPED SEVENTH IN A ROW AND SECOND STRAIGHT SERIES THE CANADIAN PRESS Dodgers 8 Blue Jays 3 TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays were perilously close to ending their losing streak.

Then they discovered a new way to lose.

With the Blue Jays a strike away from their first victory since July 13, the ball bounced over the head of centre fielder Colby Rasmus, allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig to cross the plate and tie the score. An implosion by reliable reliever Juan Perez in the 10th inning sealed the Blue Jays’ seventh straight loss, 8-3 to the Dodgers on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.

“I thought we rockbottomed last night, but I guess not,” Gibbons said, referring to Tuesday night when his team blew a five-run lead.

“We had a chance to win tonight, we had a chance to win last night, but we just couldn’t get it done.

That’s frustrating, demoralizing, but you’ve got to come back tomorrow.”

When closer Casey Janssen entered the game in the ninth to protect a one-run lead, it looked like Toronto finally had a winning recipe. Starter Esmil Rog-

ers worked his way out of several jams, and the offence manufactured the go-ahead run in the eighth.

But in a season that has grown increasingly frustrating, Rasmus’ error provided another chapter. Andre Ethier lined a 1-2 pitch to centre, and it hopped over Rasmus’ head, scoring Puig from first.

“I shouldn’t have walked Puig in the first place,” said Janssen, who blew just his second save of the season.

“You don’t want to get into anything more than that. I threw a decent pitch, (Ethier) hit it, and you’ve got to credit (Puig) for running hard first to third. Leadoff walks always hurt, and tonight it got me.”

Rasmus declined to speak to reporters after the loss, according to a team spokesman. Gibbons said the ball took a “big kick” off Rogers Centre’s “spongy turf.”

When the Blue Jays couldn’t bail Rasmus out, the vaunted bullpen fell apart for the second straight night. After one of the team’s lone bright spots the lead Tuesday, Perez had his nearlyperfect season hit a roadblock on Wednesday.

Perez, who entered with a 0.00 ERA, allowed a walk and then a two-

run home run to Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis. It was just the start of an unravelling inning, as Puig homered to break the game open, and later Ethier hit a two-run double to send fans streaming to the exits.

“They just hit him. I’ll tell you what, they swing it over there,” Gibbons said. “(Perez) had a tremendous run there. You assume that he was going to give up some runs.

He made a mistake in the middle of the plate, and the balls went a long way. That’s what normally happens to everybody.”

Toronto was on the edge of falling apart a handful of times early in the night, but Rogers worked some magic to escape trouble. He allowed two base runners to reach before recording an out in four straight innings.

Yet the Dodgers managed to score two runs in the process. Rogers induced one inning-ending double play, struck out four and limited the damage by walking just one Los Angeles batter.

An error by first baseman Edwin Encarnacion didn’t prove costly, and left-fielder Melky Cabrera’s catch to end the seventh got Rogers out of yet another jam.

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run for the third run of the tenth inning of their MLB inter-league game against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday in Toronto.

Als and Eskimos battle for respectability Week 5 begins with two teams in big gary was down to third string quarterback trouble early in the 2013 season. However Bo Levi Mitchell and still won the game.

18 games is a long season in football, so the The Alouette-Eskimo game is a train Edmonton Eskimos and Montreal Alouettes wreck meeting a multi-car pileup and there have plenty of time to get their act together. will be only one survivor. This is a very This week a battle of these tough game to call, given the setwo 1-3 titans will decide which rious levels of ineptitude disteam uses the other team as a played by both teams, but I feel stepping stone toward respectthat Montreal will win at home. ability.

Next up is Calgary at WinTo be honest, it has been nipeg and the biggest question painful to watch these two teams will be the quarterback situain 2013 because neither one of tion for both teams. them looks well-coached. EdWinnipeg has been unable to monton has taken too many unwin with Buck Pierce at quartertimely penalties, scored too few back and he may be pushed by points and Montreal looks like fourth-year backup Justin Goltz. a team who hired a head coach Calgary’s first- and second-string and offensive coordinator who quarterbacks have injury issues JIM had never seen a Canadian footand Stamp coach John Hufnagel SUTHERLAND ball game. may have to use third-stringer Former Montreal coach Marc Mitchell if presumptive starter Trestman was no fool. He made Kevin Glenn is not ready to do sure his coordinators were wellthe job. schooled in the Canadian brand Winnipeg got annihilated by of football and Trestman was very success- Toronto, but I suspect the Bombers will ful in the CFL. Current Montreal coach Dan win against Calgary if Glenn is not healthy Hawkins inherited essentially the same enough to play an entire game. Calgary will team from Trestman and the Als look bru- also miss all star defensive end Charlestal under his leadership. ton Hughes and his relentless quarterback The Alouettes blew a 24-point first-quar- pressure, so I call a Bomber upset in this ter lead against Calgary and went on to lose one. the game last weekend. Bear in mind CalThis week’s rematch features the Hamil-

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ton Tiger-Cats at “home” in Guelph against Saskatchewan. Early prediction here: the game will be a sellout with a lot of Rider fans in the stands. A 4-0 start has Roughrider fans dreaming some big Grey-Cup-championship-at-home dreams early in the 2013 season and many transplanted flatlanders in southern Ontario will want to see if their beloved team is the real deal.

The Riders may indeed be the real deal, barring a rash of injuries, so I expect Saskatchewan will win again this weekend because the team is healthy right now. Hamilton looks awful again this year and the Austin effect has yet to change the fortunes of the ‘Cats.

A lot of Rider fans would suggest that karma is another term for a female dog in Austin’s case-and I would be one of them.

I can be a petty man when it comes to football. The last game of the weekend actually takes place after the weekend on Tuesday when BC travels to Toronto. The Argos have lost all star tailback (not receiver as reported in the ill-informed CP wire feed) Chad Kackert to a cheap-shot tackle in Winnipeg.

Argo star pivot Ricky Ray was also banged up in the game and his knee may still be feeling the effects on Tuesday.

I decided to play a hunch here in the last game of Week 5 and pick Toronto to win the Battle of the Braleys in Roger Center’s home for unwanted CFL football teams.

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Baseball Boston Tampa Bay Baltimore New York Toronto

American League East Division W L Pct 61 42 .592 60 42 .588 57 45 .559 53 48 .525 45 55 .450

Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 56 44 .560 53 48 .525 47 51 .480 43 55 .439 39 59 .398

Oakland Texas Seattle Los Angeles Houston

West Division W L Pct 59 42 .584 56 45 .554 48 53 .475 47 52 .475 34 66 .340

Football GB — 1/2 3 1/2 7 14 1/2 GB — 3 1/2 8 12 16 GB — 3 11 11 24 1/2

Tuesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 10, Toronto 9 Boston 6, Tampa Bay 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, Texas 4 Kansas City 3, Baltimore 2 Detroit 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 5, Oakland 4 Minnesota 10, L.A. Angels 3, 10 innings Seattle 4, Cleveland 3 Wednesday’s Games Oakland 4, Houston 3 L.A. Angels 1, Minnesota 0 Cleveland 10, Seattle 1 L.A. Dodgers 8, Toronto 3, 10 innings Tampa Bay 5, Boston 1 Texas 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Kansas City 4, Baltimore 3 Detroit 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 9-6) at Texas (D.Holland 8-5), 12:05 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 10-7) at Chicago White Sox (Peavy 7-4), 12:10 p.m.

Houston (Bedard 3-7) at Toronto (Buehrle 5-7), 5:07 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Hellickson 9-3) at Boston (Lackey 7-7), 5:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 8-3) at Kansas City (Guthrie 9-7), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 10-6) at Oakland (Straily 6-3), 8:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Correia 7-6) at Seattle (Iwakuma 9-4), 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta Philadelphia Washington New York Miami

St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee

Los Angeles Arizona Colorado San Francisco San Diego

W 57 49 48 44 37

L 44 52 53 53 62

Pct .564 .485 .475 .454 .374

Central Division W L Pct 61 37 .622 60 39 .606 57 44 .564 44 54 .449 42 58 .420 West Division W L Pct 53 47 .530 52 48 .520 49 53 .480 46 54 .460 45 57 .441

GB — 8 9 11 19 GB — 1 1/2 5 1/2 17 20 GB — 1 5 7 9

Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati 9, San Francisco 3, 1st game Pittsburgh 5, Washington 1 L.A. Dodgers 10, Toronto 9 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 1 San Diego 6, Milwaukee 2 St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 1 Miami 4, Colorado 2 Arizona 10, Chicago Cubs 4 San Francisco 5, Cincinnati 3, 2nd game Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Washington 2 L.A. Dodgers 8, Toronto 3, 10 innings Atlanta 8, N.Y. Mets 2 Milwaukee 3, San Diego 1 St. Louis 11, Philadelphia 3 Colorado 2, Miami 1 Chicago Cubs at Arizona, late Cincinnati at San Francisco, lste Thursday’s Games Atlanta (A.Wood 0-2) at N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 3-1), 10:10 a.m.

Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 4-7) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 7-3), 10:35 a.m.

San Diego (Volquez 7-8) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-8), 12:10 p.m.

Miami (Eovaldi 2-1) at Colorado (Nicasio 6-4), 1:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 9-6) at St. Louis (Lynn 11-5), 5:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Villanueva 2-6) at Arizona (Miley 6-8), 7:40 p.m.

Cincinnati (Latos 9-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 8-2), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Boston at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

Texas at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m.

Houston at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 5:08 p.m.

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Washington, 11:35 a.m., 1st game N.Y. Mets at Washington, 5:05 p.m., 2nd game Philadelphia at Detroit, 5:08 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Miami, 5:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS RBI—CDavis, Baltimore, 97; MiCabrera, Detroit, 96; Encarnacion, Toronto, 74; Fielder, Detroit, 74; AJones, Baltimore, 71; Cano, New York, 70; NCruz, Texas, 70.

HOME RUNS—CDavis, Baltimore, 37; MiCabrera, Detroit, 31; Encarnacion, Toronto, 26; ADunn, Chicago, 24; Ibanez, Seattle, 24; Bautista, Toronto, 23; NCruz, Texas, 23.

STOLEN BASES—Ellsbury, Boston, 37; RDavis, Toronto, 27; McLouth, Baltimore, 25; Altuve, Houston, 24; Trout, Los Angeles, 22; Andrus, Texas, 21; Kipnis, Cleveland, 21; Rios, Chicago, 21.

PITCHING—Scherzer, Detroit, 14-1; MMoore, Tampa Bay, 14-3; Colon, Oakland, 13-3; Tillman, Baltimore, 12-3; FHernandez, Seattle, 11-4; Masterson, Cleveland, 11-7; CWilson, Los Angeles, 10-6.

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS RBI—Goldschmidt, Arizona, 80; Craig, St. Louis, 79; Phillips, Cincinnati, 79; DBrown, Philadelphia, 69; Bruce, Cincinnati, 68; CGonzalez, Colorado, 67; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 64; FFreeman, Atlanta, 64.

HOME RUNS—PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 26; CGonzalez, Colorado, 26; DBrown, Philadelphia, 24; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 21; Bruce, Cincinnati, 20.

STOLEN BASES—ECabrera, San Diego, 34; Segura, Milwaukee, 30; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 28; CGomez, Milwaukee, 22; Revere, Philadelphia, 22;.

PITCHING—Wainwright, St. Louis, 13-5; Corbin, Arizona, 12-1; Zimmermann, Washington, 12-5; Lynn, St. Louis, 11-5; ClLee, Philadelphia, 10-4; Liriano, Pittsburgh, 10-4; JDe La Rosa, Colorado, 10-5; SMiller, St. Louis, 10-6; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 10-6.

National League East Division

Wednesday’s Major League Linescores

AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland 100 000 300 — 4 6 0 Houston 000 102 000 — 3 7 0 Griffin, Blevins (7), J.Chavez (8), Cook (8) and Jaso, D.Norris; B.Norris, Blackley (7), Ambriz (7), W.Wright (8), Veras (9) and Corporan. W—Griffin 9-7. L—Blackley 1-1. Sv—Cook (2). HRs—Oakland, Jaso (3), Crisp (10). Houston, Altuve (4), Corporan (6).

Minnesota 000 000 000 — 0 2 0 Los Ang. 100 000 00x — 1 7 0 Pelfrey, Swarzak (7) and Doumit; Weaver, Frieri (9) and Iannetta. W—Weaver 5-5. L—Pelfrey 4-8.

Sv—Frieri (25).

Cleveland 301 041 001 — 10 13 2 Seattle 010 000 000 — 1 2 1 Kazmir, Pestano (9) and Y.Gomes; J.Saunders, Noesi (5), Luetge (8) and H.Blanco. W—Kazmir 6-4.

L—J.Saunders 9-9. HRs—Cleveland, Bourn (3), A.Cabrera (8).

Tampa Bay 003 000 020 — 5 11 0 Boston 000 000 100 — 1 5 1 Price and J.Molina; Doubront, Beato (7), Thornton (8), D.Britton (9) and Saltalamacchia. W—Price 5-5.

L—Doubront 7-4. HRs—Boston, Napoli (14).

New York 000 001 000 — 1 6 0 Texas 100 001 01x — 3 9 2 Pettitte, Kelley (7) and C.Stewart, Au.Romine; Garza, Cotts (8), Nathan (9) and G.Soto. W—Garza 1-0. L—Pettitte 7-8. Sv—Nathan (32). HRs—Texas, Pierzynski (10), Dav.Murphy (11).

Detroit 310 011 000 — 6 11 1 Chicago 000 000 101 — 2 11 1 Ani.Sanchez, B.Rondon (7), Smyly (8), Putkonen (9), Coke (9), Benoit (9) and Avila; Joh.Danks, Purcey (8), Troncoso (9), Veal (9) and Phegley. W—Ani. Sanchez 8-7. L—Joh.Danks 2-8. HRs—Detroit, Fielder (17), A.Jackson (6), Tor.Hunter (9). Chicago, Viciedo (9).

Baltimore 000 200 010 — 3 8 1 Kan. City 100 000 021 — 4 9 2 W.Chen, O’Day (8) and Wieters; E.Santana, Hochevar (9) and S.Perez. W—Hochevar 3-1. L—O’Day 5-1. HRs—Baltimore, Wieters (14). Kansas City, Hosmer 2 (11).

INTERLEAGUE Los Ang. 011 000 001 5 — 8 16 3 Toronto 000 020 010 0 — 3 5 2 (10 innings) Nolasco, P.Rodriguez (6), Withrow (7), Belisario (8), League (8), Jansen (10) and A.Ellis; E.Rogers, Delabar (8), Janssen (9), J.Perez (10) and Arencibia, Thole. W—League 5-3. L—J.Perez 1-2. HRs— Los Angeles, M.Ellis (5), Puig (9).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 010 000 003 — 4 5 0 Wash.

000 000 002 — 2 5 1 Liriano, Ju.Wilson (8), Melancon (9) and McKenry; Strasburg, Storen (9), Abad (9) and W.Ramos.

W—Liriano 10-4. L—Strasburg 5-8. Sv—Melancon (3). HRs—Pittsburgh, P.Alvarez (26). Washington, Werth (15).

Atlanta 010 050 002 — 8 8 0 New York 000 000 020 — 2 6 2 T.Hudson, Avilan (8), Walden (8), Ayala (9) and McCann; Hefner, Germen (5), Edgin (8), Atchison (9) and Recker. W—T.Hudson 8-7. L—Hefner 4-8.

HRs—Atlanta, Gattis (15), Uggla (20), Simmons (11).

San Diego 001 000 000 — 1 5 1 Milwaukee 002 000 10x — 3 9 0 O’Sullivan, Thayer (7), Stauffer (8) and Hundley; Lohse, Axford (8), Henderson (9) and Lucroy. W— Lohse 7-7. L—O’Sullivan 0-2. Sv—Henderson (11).

HRs—San Diego, Hundley (8).

Phila.

000 010 200 — 3 9 0 St. Louis 021 150 02x — 11 16 1 Lannan, J.Ramirez (5), De Fratus (6), Diekman (8) and Ruiz; Westbrook, Siegrist (8), Ca.Martinez (9) and Y.Molina. W—Westbrook 7-4. L—Lannan 2-4.

Hockey Signed NHL Free Agents NEW YORK — A list of 2013 National Hockey League free agent signings by Canadian teams and notable signings by other teams (all figures in U.S. dollars): CALGARY FLAMES Chris Butler, D, re-signed, 1 yr, $1.7 million, July 5; Karri Ramo, G, KHL, 2 yrs, $5.5 million, July 5; Mikael Backlund, C, re-signed, 2 yrs, $3 million, July 10; Paul Byron C, re-signed, 1 yr, $643,500, July 20; Sean Monahan, C, re-signed, 3 yrs, $5.325 million, July 22; Paul Byron, C, re-signed, 1 yr, $643,500; Lance Bouma, re-signed, 1 yr, $577,500, July 22.

EDMONTON OILERS Andrew Ference, D, Boston, 4 yrs, $13 million, July 5; Jason Labarbera, G, Phoenix, 1 yr, $1 million, July 5; Boyd Gordon, C, Phoenix, 3 yrs, $9 million, July 5; Ryan Jones, RW, re-signed, 1 yr, $1.5 million, July 6; Sam Gagner, C, re-signed, 3 yrs, $14.4 million, July 22.

MONTREAL CANADIENS Ryan White, C, re-signed, 1 yr, $700,000, July 13.

OTTAWA SENATORS Clarke MacArthur, LW, Toronto, 2 yrs, $6.5 million, July 5; Joe Corvo, D, 1 yr, $900,000, July 8; Erik Condra, RW, re-signed, 2 yrs, $2.5 million, July 12; Patrick Wierciouchm D, re-signed, 3 yrs, $6 million, July 22.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Tyler Bozak, C, re-signed, 5 yrs, $21 million, July 5; David Clarkson, RW, New Jersey, 7 yrs, $36.75 million, July 5; Frazer McLaren, LW, re-signed, 2 yrs, $1.4 million, July 5; Joe Colborne, C, re-signed, 1 yr, $600,000, July 10; Carl Gunnarsson, D, re-signed, 3 yrs, $9.45 million.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS Brad Richardson, C, Los Angeles, 2 yrs, $1.15 million, July 5; Yannick Weber, D, Montreal, 1 yr, $650,000, July 5; Mike Santorelli, C, Winnipeg, 1 yr, $550,000, July 6.

WINNIPEG JETS Adam Purdy, D, Buffalo, 1 yr, $600,000, July 6; Matt Halischuk, RW, Nashville, 1 yr, $650,000, July 11; Eric Tangradi, C, re-signed, 2 yrs, $1.35 million, July 16; Zach Redmond, D, re-signed, 1 yr, $715,000, July 20; Bryan Little, C, re-signed, 5 yrs, $23.5 million, July 22.

OTHER NOTABLE SIGNINGS (with new team followed by last 2012-13 team in parentheses) July 5 Daniel Alfredsson, RW, Detroit (Ottawa), 1 yr, $5.5 million; Ryane Clowe, LW, New Jersey (N.Y. Rangers), 5 yrs, $24.25 million; Matt Cooke, C, Minnesota (Pittsburgh), 3 yrs, $7.5 million; Matt Cullen, C, Nashville (Minnesota), 2 yrs, $7 million; Dan Ellis, G, Dallas (Carolina), 2 yrs, $1.8 million.

Ray Emery, G, Philadelphia (Chicago), 1 yr, $1.65 million; Valtteri Filppula, C, Tampa Bay (Detroit), 5 yrs, $25 million; Michal Handzus, C, Chicago (resigned), 1 yr, $1 million; Nathan Horton, RW, Columbus (Boston), 7 yrs, $37.1 million; Jarome Iginla, RW, Boston (Pittsburgh), 1 yr, $1.8 million.

Nikolai Khabibulin, G, Chicago (Edmonton), 1 yr, $2 million; Saku Koivu, C, Anaheim (re-signed), 1 yr, $3.5 million; Evgeni Nabokov, G, N.Y. Islanders (resigned), 1 yr, $3.25 million; Mike Ribeiro, C, Phoenix (Washington), 4 yrs, $22 million; Michal Rozsival, D, Chicago (re-signed), 2 yrs, $4.4 million.

Michael Ryder, RW, New Jersey (Montreal), 2 yrs, $7 million; Viktor Stalberg, LW, Nashville (Chicago), 4 yrs, $12 million; Stephen Weiss, C, Detroit (Florida), 5 yrs, $24.5 million.

July 6 Derek Roy, C, St. Louis (Vancouver), 1 yr, $4 million.

July 7 Matt Beleskey, LW, Anaheim (re-signed), 2 yrs, $2.7 million.

July 8 Ryan McDonagh, D, N.Y. Rangers (re-signed), 6 yrs, $28.2 million.

July 10 Karl Alzner, D, Washington (re-signed), 4 yrs, $11.2 million; Carl Hagelin, LW, N.Y. Rangers (re-signed), 2 yrs, $4.5 million; Tuukka Rask, G, Boston (resigned), 8 yrs, $56 million; Marek Zidlicky, D, New Jersey (re-signed), 1 yr, $4 million.

July 13 Marcus Kruger, C, Chicago (re-signed), 2 yrs, $2.65 million.

July 15 Alec Martinez, D, Los Angeles (re-signed), 2 yrs, $2.2 million; Josh Bailey, C, N.Y. Islanders (resigned), 5 yrs, $16.5 million.

July 16 Dustin Penner, LW, Anaheim (Edmonton), 1 yr, $2 million; Brendan Smith, D, Detroit (re-signed), 2 yrs, $2.525 million.

July 18 Dustin Jeffrey, C, Pittsburgh (re-signed), 1 yr, $625,000.

Remaining NHL Free Agents NEW YORK — The National Hockey League players who are, effective July 5, still free agents (some players may have recently signed with their respective teams, however their contracts had not yet been filed with the league; all figures in U.S. dollars): GROUP TWO — FREE AGENTS These players have been tendered a qualifying offer by their respective teams and are subject to draftchoice compensation and right to match. The draft choice compensation scale is based on compensation offered by the new team: OFFER COMPENSATION $1,110,249 or below none Over $1,110,249 to $1,682,194 third-round choice Over $1,682,194 to $3,364,391 second-round

Toronto Winnipeg Montreal Hamilton

Canadian Football League EAST DIVISION W L T Pts PF 2 2 0 4 118 1 3 0 2 91 1 3 0 2 90 1 3 0 2 79

PA 116 109 112 136

WEST DIVISION W L T Pts 4 0 0 8 3 1 0 6 3 1 0 6 1 3 0 2

PA 67 84 109 107

Saskatchewan B.C. Calgary Edmonton

PF 151 104 125 72

Friday, July 19 Toronto 35, Winnipeg 19 Saturday, July 20 Calgary 38, Montreal 27 B.C. 31, Edmonton 21 Sunday, July 21 Saskatchewan 37, Hamilton 0 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.

Canadian Football League Leaders TORONTO — Unofficial CFL scoring leaders following Sunday’s game (x—scored two-point convert): TD C FG S Pt Parades, Cal 0 11 11 0 44 Milo, Sask 0 15 9 0 42 Whyte, Mtl 0 9 8 3 36 Prefontaine, Tor 0 8 7 2 31 Harris, BC 5 0 0 0 30 Congi, Ham 0 8 6 3 29 Palardy, Wpg 0 7 7 0 28 x-Sheets, Sask 4 2 0 0 26 Shaw, Edm 0 6 6 2 26 Cornish, Cal 4 0 0 0 24 O’Neill, BC 0 6 4 3 21 Arceneaux, BC 3 0 0 0 18 Bagg, Sask 3 0 0 0 18 Gable, Ham 3 0 0 0 18 Goltz, Wpg 3 0 0 0 18 Green, Mtl 3 0 0 0 18 Simpson, Wpg 3 0 0 0 18 T.Smith, Sask 3 0 0 0 18 Stamps, Edm 3 0 0 0 18 West, Cal 3 0 0 0 18 x-Dressler, Sask 2 2 0 0 14 Watt, Tor 2 1 0 0 13 Barnes, Tor 2 0 0 0 12 Charles, Edm 2 0 0 0 12 Collaros, Tor 2 0 0 0 12 Getzlaf, Sask 2 0 0 0 12 Kackert, Tor 2 0 0 0 12

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Suspended Cleveland minor league SS Rubiel Martinez (DSL Indians) and New York Yankees minor league LHP Anderson Severino (DSL Yankees) 50 games each after positive tests for metabolites of Stanozolol under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Signed OF Dariel Alvarez to a minor league contract. Optioned INF Danny Valencia to Norfolk (IL). Activated RHP Francisco Rodriguez. Sent RHP Steve Johnson on a rehab assignment to Aberdeen (NYP).

BOSTON RED SOX—Signed 2B Dustin Pedroia to an eight-year contract from 2014-21.

MINNESOTA TWINS—Placed C Joe Mauer on the paternity list. Recalled C Drew Butera from Rochester (IL).

NEW YORK YANKEES—Placed INF Luis Cruz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 23. Recalled INF David Adams from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Selected INF Adam Rosales from Sacramento (PCL). Designated INF Vinnie Catricala for assignment.

National League CHICAGO CUBS—Activated OF David DeJesus from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Dave Sappelt to Iowa (PCL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Reinstated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day DL. Placed OF Matt Kemp on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 22.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS—Signed G Ricky Ledo.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Waived F-C Dwayne Jones, G Scott Machado and G Kevin Murphy.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS—Placed LB Dan Giordano on the PUP list. Waived/failed physical LB Tim Fugger.

ATLANTA FALCONS—Signed QB Sean Renfree. Agreed to terms with CB Desmond Trufant on a four-year contract.

CINCINNATI BENGALS—Placed WR Tyrone Goard, FB Chris Pressley, QB Zac Robinson, WR Brandon Tate and RB Bernard Scott on the active-

PUP list. Placed RB Cedric Peerman and T Andre Smith on the active-non-football injury list. Placed TE Bryce Davis on the active-non-football illness list.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed FB Brock Bolen and LB Justin Cole. Waived OL Dominic Alford and WR Kennan Davis.

DALLAS COWBOYS—Released WR Lavasier Tuinei. Signed DT Landon Cohen and DE George Selvie.

DETROIT LIONS—Signed WR Chaz Schilens.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Agreed to terms with LB Bjoern Werner.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Claimed S Ray Polk off waivers from Seattle.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Signed OL Menelik Watson.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed WR Mike Williams to a six-year contract. Signed G Jeremy Lewis. Placed RB Jeff Demps on the reserve/did not report list. Activated P Michael Koenen from the reserve/non-football injury list. Placed K Connor Barth on the reserve/non-football injury list. Activated TE Luke Stocker and DE Markus White from the PUP list.

TENNESSEE TITANS—Signed RB Jackie Battle and TE DeMarco Cosby. Waived RB Alvester Alexander and QB Nathan Enderle.

Canadian Football League HAMILTON TIGER-CATS—Signed LB Brandon Isaac.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Agreed to terms with F Brad Winchester on a one-year contract.

DALLAS STARS—Named James Patrick assistant coach.

FLORIDA PANTHERS—Agreed to terms with C Scott Timmins on a one-year contract.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS—Signed D Paul Ranger to a one-year contract. Promoted video analyst Chris Dennis to assistant coach.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Named Pace Sagester media relations manager.

SOCCER Major League Soccer NEW YORK RED BULLS—Signed F Bradley Wright-Phillips.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC—Waived F Sammy Ochoa.

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS—Signed F Kenny Miller to a six-month contract extension.

ABLERTA MAJOR WOMEN’S SOCCER choice Over $3,364,391 to $5,046,585 first- and third-round choices Over $5,046,585 to $6,728,781 first-, second- and third-round choices Over $6,728,781 to $8,410,976 two first-, one second- and one third-round choice Over $8,410,976 four first-round choices GROUP THREE — UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS These players have qualified for Group Three free agency (age 27 or older or with at least seven accrued seasons) and are unrestricted free agents.

GROUP SIX — UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS These players qualify for unrestricted free agency, having met the requirements for Group Six free agency. This group is defined as players whose contracts have expired, are age 25 or older, have completed three or more professional seasons, and (i) in the case of a player other than a goaltender, have played less than 80 NHL games (regular-season and playoff), or (ii) in the case of a goaltender, have played less than 28 NHL games (regular-season and playoff). Please note that these amounts are subject to pro-rating due to the 48-game season in 2012-13.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS These players were not tendered a qualifying offer and are therefore Unrestricted Free Agents not subject to a right to match or draft choice compensation.

ANAHEIM DUCKS Group 2 — Kyle Palmieri.

Group 3 — Stephen Dixon, Radek Dvorak, Jordan Hendry, Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, Matthew Lombardi, Toni Lydman, Geoff Platt, Teemu Selanne, Matt Smaby, David Steckel, Kyle Wilson, Petteri Wirtanen.

UFA — Josh Brittain, Marco Cousineau, Matt Kennedy, Ryan Parent.

BOSTON BRUINS Group 2 — Jordan Caron, Kevan Miller.

Group 3 — Garnet Exelby, Christian Hanson, Jaromir Jagr, Jay Pandolfo, Wade Redden, Jamie Tardif, Trent Whitfield.

UFA — Colby Cohen, Kaspars Daugavins.

BUFFALO SABRES Group 2 — Luke Adam, Matt Hackett, Cody Hodgson.

Group 3 — Jochen Hecht, Paul Szczechura.

UFA — Jacob Lagace, Drew Schiestel.

CALGARY FLAMES Group 2 — Carter Bancks, T.J. Brodie.

Group 3 — Anton Babchuk, Steve Begin, Brett Carson, Roman Cervenka, Krys Kolanos, Daniel Taylor, Ben Walter.

Group 6 — Leland Irving, Mike Testwuide.

UFA — Akim Aliu, Bryan Cameron, Brady Lamb, Gaelan Patterson.

CAROLINA HURRICANES Group 2 — Zach Boychuk, Riley Nash.

Group 3 — Marc-Andre Bergeron, Tim Brent, Chad LaRose, Tim Wallace.

Group 6 — Bobby Sanguinetti.

UFA — Marc-Andre Gragnani, A.J. Jenks, Justin Krueger, John Muse, Andreas Nodl, Lukas Pither, Joseph Sova.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Group 2 — Shawn Lalonde.

Group 3 — Henrik Karlsson, Jamal Mayers.

Group 6 — Alec Richards.

UFA — Joe Lavin, Maxime Sauve.

COLORADO AVALANCHE Group 2 — Brad Malone, Tomas Vincour, Luke Walker.

Group 3 — Milan Hejduk, Chuck Kobasew, Thomas Pock, Sean Sullivan, Bill Thomas.

UFA — Joel Chouinard, Mike Connolly.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Group 2 — Cody Goloubef, David Savard.

Group 3 — Adrian Aucoin, Matthew Ford, Andrew Joudrey, Michael Leighton, Vaclav Prospal.

Group 6 — Nick Drazenovic, Ryan Russell.

UFA — Steven Delisle, Colton Gillies, Patrick Killeen, Theo Ruth, Allen York.

DALLAS STARS Group 3 — Maxime Fortunus, Tyler Sloan.

Group 6 — Carl Sneep.

UFA — Tyler Beskorowany, Jace Coyle, Mathieu Tousignant, Tom Wandell.

DETROIT RED WINGS Group 2 — Joakim Andersson, Tom McCollum, Gustav Nyquist.

Group 3 — Damien Brunner, Daniel Cleary, Daniel Larsson, Ian White.

Group 6 — Jan Mursak, Francis Pare, Jordan Pearce.

UFA — Brent Raedeke.

EDMONTON OILERS Group 2 — Teemu Hartikainen, Niko Hovinen, Magnus Paajarvi, Antti Tyrvainen.

Group 3 — Mark Fistric, Darcy Hordichuk, Tanner House, Lennart Petrell, Liam Reddox, Jerred Smithson, Garrett Stafford, Andy Sutton, Ryan Whitney.

Group 6 — Chris VandeVelde.

UFA — Philippe Cornet, Alex Plante, Colten Teubert.

FLORIDA PANTHERS Group 2 — Michael Caruso, Jonathan Rheault, Scott Timmins.

Group 3 — Andre Deveaux, Dov Grumet-Morris, Martin Lojek, Sergei Shirokov, Jose Theodore.

UFA — Brian Foster, Zach Hamill, Peter Mueller, Brendon Nash.

LOS ANGELES KINGS Group 2 — Andrew Bodnarchuk, Kyle Clifford, Martin Jones, Trevor Lewis.

Group 3 — Anthony Stewart.

Group 6 — David Meckler.

UFA — Stefan Legein.

MINNESOTA WILD Group 2 — Tyler Cuma, Justin Fontaine, Carson McMillan, Kyle Medvec.

Group 3 — Brett Clark, Jeff Deslauriers, Dennis Endras, Jarod Palmer.

Group 6 — David McIntyre.

UFA — Joel Broda.

MONTREAL CANADIENS Group 2 — Robert Mayer, Dustin Tokarski.

Group 3 — Colby Armstrong, Jason Desantis, Jeff Halpern, Kyle Klubertanz, Petteri Nokelainen.

Group 6 — Blake Geoffrion.

UFA — Ian Schultz, Joe Stejskal.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS Group 2 — Daniel Bang, Juuso Puustinen, Nick Spaling.

Group 3 — Scott Ford, Linus Klasen, Chris Mason.

UFA — Jack Maclellan, Chet Pickard, Ben Ryan.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS Group 2 — Adam Henrique, Mike Hoeffel, Jacob Josefson, Dan Kelly, Keith Kinkaid, Harri Pesonen, Mike Sislo.

Group 3 — Matt Anderson, Tom Kostopoulos, Jay Leach, Nathan Perkovich, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Steve Sullivan, Chad Wiseman.

Group 6 — Jeff Frazee, Steven Zalewski.

UFA — Jean-Sebastien Berube.

N.Y. ISLANDERS Group 2 — David Ullstrom.

Group 3 — Sean Backman, Brad Boyes, Radek Martinek, Nathan McIver, Marty Reasoner, Blair Riley, Tim Thomas.

Group 6 — Ty Wishart.

UFA — Shane Harper.

N.Y. RANGERS Group 2 — Brandon Mashinter, Derek Stepan, Mats Zuccarello.

Group 3 — Steve Eminger, Roman Hamrlik, Brandon Segal, Mike Vernace.

Group 6 — Logan Pyett.

UFA — Jyri Niemi, Nick Palmieri, Michael Sauer.

OTTAWA SENATORS Group 2 — Jared Cowen, Corey Cowick, Stephane Da Costa.

Group 3 — Hugh Jessiman, Geoff Kinrade, Guillaume Latendresse, Mike Lundin, Roman Wick.

UFA — Louie Caporusso.

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS Group 2 — Oliver Lauridsen, Eric Wellwood.

Group 3 — Brian Boucher, Ruslan Fedotenko, Kurtis Foster, Simon Gagne, Kent Huskins, Mike Knuble, Andreas Lilja, Jody Shelley, Matt Walker.

UFA — Blake Kessel, Mitch Wahl.

PHOENIX COYOTES Group 2 — Mikkel Boedker, Mathieu Brodeur, Maxim Goncharov, Brett Hextall, Mark Louis, Brandon McMillan, Andy Miele.

Group 3 — Matt Clackson, Alexander Nikulin.

UFA — Scott Arnold.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Group 2 — Robert Bortuzzo, Brian Gibbons, Riley Holzapfel, Zach Sill.

Group 3 — Philippe Dupuis, Mark Eaton, Chad Kolarik, Brenden Morrow, Douglas Murray, Warren Peters, Dylan Reese, Brad Thiessen.

UFA — Keven Veilleux.

ST. LOUIS BLUES Group 2 — Jake Allen, Cade Fairchild, Evgeny Grachev, Philip McRae, Alex Pietrangelo, Tyler Shattock.

Group 3 — T.J. Hensick, Jamie Langenbrunner, Andy McDonald, Andrew Murray, Scott Nichol, Jeff Woywitka.

UFA — Jay Barriball, Stefan Della Rovere, Paul Karpowich, Jani Lajunen, Anthony Nigro, Brett Sonne.

SAN JOSE SHARKS Group 2 — Nick Petrecki.

Group 3 — Scott Gomez, Danny Groulx, Bracken Kearns.

UFA — Tommy Grant, Thomas Heemskerk.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Group 2 — Dan Sexton.

Group 3 — Mathieu Garon, Johan Harju, Jean-Francois Jacques, Martins Karsums, Mathieu Roy. Group 6 — Evan Oberg.

UFA — Alex Hutchings, Brendan Mikkelson, Pat Nagle.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Group 2 — Spencer Abbott, Jonathan Bernier, Cody Franson, Mark Fraser, Nazem Kadri, Leo Komarov.

Group 3 — Tim Connolly, Ryan O’Byrne.

Group 6 — Simon Gysbers, Jussi Rynnas, Greg Scott.

UFA — Tyler Brenner, Mark Owuya.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS Group 2 — Kellan Lain, Anton Rodin, Yann Sauve, Jordan Schroeder, Bill Sweatt, Chris Tanev, Dale Weise.

Group 3 — Andrew Alberts, Cam Barker, Manny Malhotra, Steven Pinizzotto, Mason Raymond, Jim Vandermeer.

UFA — Derek Joslin, Prab Rai, Stefan Schneider.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS Group 2 — Marcus Johansson.

Group 3 — Dane Byers, Tom Poti, Ryan Potulny, Dany Sabourin, Wojtek Wolski.

Group 6 — Mike Carman.

UFA — Danick Paquette, Mattias Sjogren, Dustin Stevenson.

WINNIPEG JETS Group 2 — Zach Bogosian, Alexander Burmistrov, Tomas Kubalik, Arturs Kulda, Anthony Peluso, Blake Wheeler.

Group 3 — Nik Antropov, Mark Dekanich, Brett Festerling, Aaron Gagnon, Ron Hainsey, Jason Jaffray, Derek Meech, Antti Miettinen, Kyle Wellwood.

Group 6 — Ben Maxwell.

UFA — Christopher Carrozzi, Jason Gregoire, Maxime Macenauer, Will O’Neill.

Renegades get edged by United

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Northwest United 2 Renegades 0 The first time the Red Deer Renegades faced the Edmonton Northwest United in Alberta Major Women’s Soccer League play this season it was 6-0 for the Edmonton squad.

The second time was more respectable, although the Renegades still lost 2-0 to the United crew at RDC Wednesday.

“They scored on a corner kick in the first three minutes and it seemed to put us back on our heels a bit for the next 20 to 30 minutes,” said Renegades assistant coach Paul Morigeau, who is handling the team with Ado Sarcevic away. “But the final 60 minutes we went blow for blow with them and they are one of the top teams in the league.”

The Renegades had a couple of good scoring chances, including a penalty kick. However, in the long run Edmonton enjoyed the better opportunities, but goaltender Micaela Stone, a call up from the U18 program, wouldn’t break. She couldn’t be faulted on either goal and made a number of outstanding saves.

“We called up three players and had them all in in the second half and they gave us an energy boost,” said Morigeau. “Micaela did an excellent job considering it was her first game with us.”

Robyn MacDonald and Chantal Park, both up from the U16 team, played with the Renegades earlier in Lethbridge. Park played goal in the win in Lethbridge, but was playing out on Wednesday.

“She’s a double threat,” said Morigeau. “She was scouted by a university earlier when she was playing out, then another university recruited her when she was in goal. And I think she’s still 15.”

The loss left the Renegades with a 4-4 record and in fifth place. It also set the stage for a pair of important games against the Edmonton Angels. The two meet Sunday at noon at RDC and Aug,. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Edgar Park.

“Those are huge games for us as we beat them twice it gets us into the provincials,” said Morigeau. “I know we’ll have our A game for sure and this was a good tune-up for us.”

Overall the Renegades have six league games remaining, including two against the Calgary Saints, who are just behind them in the standings. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

MCLENAN ROSS/SUN JUNIOR GOLF TOUR OLDS — Jeremy Rietze of Lacombe captured the McLennan Ross/Sun Junior Golf Tour stop in Olds Wednesday.

Rietze shot a 76 to take the overall title, and the born in 1994-96 category.

Korvin Allan of Strathmore came in second with a 79, which gave him first place in the born in 1999 and later division.

Logan Hill of Red Deer shot an 80, which was third overall and first in the born in 1997-98 division.

Chandler McLaren of Ponoka shot an 81 with Kolby Vold of Ponoka and Wolf Creek Golf

Resort, Michael Lougheed of Innisfail, Jaxon Lynn of Sylvan Lake and Sam Hamelin of Stettler all at 82.

Ryan Skoreyko of Lacombe had an 84 while Chase Broderson of Lacombe shot a 90, Jordan Cooke of Lakewood a 92 and Johan Bouwer of Stettler a 93.

Katie Griffiths of River Bend won the girls’ title with a 74 while Clare McMahon of Balmoral was third with an 82 and Courtney Dickson of Innisfail fifth at 98.

The tour makes a stop at Calgary’s Country Hills today.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, July 25, 2013 B7

Once dominant teams now struggling ESKIMOS AND ALOUETTES UNDER PRESSURE TO WIN IN MATCHUP TONIGHT

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — These are strange days for the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos.

A decade ago, they were the cream of the Canadian Football League crop, meeting each other in three Grey Cup games in a four-year span from 2002 to 2005.

Now, they are last in their respective divisions, both with 1-3 records.

Both will be under pressure to win when the Eskimos and Alouettes meet Thursday night at Percival Molson Stadium, even if neither side will call it a must-win game only five weeks into the season.

“We’ve been hearing a lot of buzz from people thinking this is a win-ordie game and it’s not,” said Montreal defensive end John Bowman. “It’s Game 5, and we’ll approach it with that mentality.

“We can’t make it bigger than it is because we’ve still got 13 games to play.”

Edmonton coach Kavis Reed added that “we haven’t played a third of the season yet and the biggest focus is to get the two points.”

It may be bigger than that for Montreal, where there has been speculation that a fourth loss in a row could lead to the firing of new coach Dan Hawkins, or his offensive co-ordinator Mike Miller, or both.

The Alouettes’ offence, which is stacked with talent and led by CFL all-

time passing leader Anthony Calvillo, has shown only brief moments of effectiveness as it struggles with a system devised by coaches with no previous Canadian football experience.

When asked if the team would be playing to save the coaches’ jobs, Calvillo said: “We’re just trying to get back on a winning schedule. The coaches put together a great game plan and it’s up to us to go out and execute it. For us, we just want to get back on the winning track, period.”

However, he noted that two men with extensive CFL experience, adviser to the head coach Doug Berry and offensive quality control coach Ryan Dinwiddie, a former quarterback, were now involved in devising plays.

The Alouettes sprang to a 24-0 firstquarter lead in Calgary last week, but were held to three points the rest of the way in a 38-27 loss. They put up only a total of 25 points in their two previous games.

Calvillo has four first-class receivers, but only S.J. Green is having a good start with 18 catches for 307 yards and three touchdowns.

Veteran Arland Bruce was been fine, but Jamel Richardson, who led the CFL with 1,777 yards only two seasons ago, has been held to only 127 yards in four games. Brandon London has been invisible. “l continue to run the plays that are called,” said Calvillo. “I’ve joked that it’s up to our offensive co-ordinator to make sure everybody stays happy.

“It’s a challenge because we have

a lot of weapons. It would help if we could stay on the field and be more consistent. Then everybody’s going to get their share of opportunities.”

The positive side for Montreal is that the defence, which struggled last season, and the special teams, which were atrocious, have been solid and have kept games close.

The Eskimos aren’t getting blown out either, but are coming off a pair of losses to the B.C. Lions, including a 3121 setback on Saturday.

Quarterback Mike Reilly, still finding his feet in his first year as a starter, said his right elbow that swelled up against the Lions was fine and he doesn’t anticipate it being a problem against Montreal.

“We’re doing some positive things for a new offence with a new offensive co-ordinator,” said Reilly. “We’re learning from our mistakes and improving every week.

“I think it’s going to start coming together pretty quickly now, and once that happens, I think we’ll be a tough team to stop.”

Montreal has been a thorn in Edmonton’s side in recent years. The Eskimos have lost six in a row to the Alouettes over the last three seasons and have not beaten them in Montreal since 2007, which is six in a row including a playoff game in 2008.

“Some say it’s time zones — we live in the second largest country in the world,” said Reed. “But I think it’s more that if you talk about it a lot, it becomes part of your psyche.

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Mike Weir watches his tee shot on the 10th hole during the Canadian Open ProAm in Oakville, Ont., on Wednesday.

England’s Luke Donald compared the experience to playing in another major: the British Open, where he missed the cut last week.

“The one tournament I would love to win the most would be the Open Championship, the British Open,” said Donald.

“Growing up there, having watched it, watched some of my idols throughout the years, (Nick) Faldo, and Seve (Ballesteros) win that great tournament, I’d dearly love to hold the Claret Jug one of these days, not just because it’s a major, but because it is your home event in a way.

“I think there is a little bit more pressure that comes with that.

The expectation and almost the pressure you put on yourself wanting to win it. You’re thinking too much results oriented instead of just going through the process of playing each hole as it comes.”

Added Donald: “I think sometimes it can make it more difficult when it is your national open, but it’s also fun.

It’s great to enjoy the home support, the crowd, the family support, all that goes along with that

makes the event special.”

Mahan compared the pressure of playing in your home country to that of being one of the biggest names in golf.

“I guess you would feel like Tiger (Woods) every single week when you have so many people following you and critiquing every single shot you have,” said Mahan, laughing. “But it’s probably different because I think you can see the support that all the Canadians get when they’re here is great. I remember playing on the Canadian Tour and this is pretty much the lone PGA Tour event I would play,” said Weir. “It’s a big purse, and you’re used to playing for this amount of money and all of a sudden I make the cut, I can really make some headway, so you’re thinking about all those kind of things when you’re a young man out here.”

That focus on money is something that frustrates Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell, who believes that national opens are prestigious events that should be held with higher regard.

“We play for so much money around the world, events kind of lose their

identity and their prestige,” said McDowell.

The purse for the Canadian Open is US$5.6 million with the winner taking home a cool million. Scott Piercy was the big winner last year.

National opens have been good to McDowell though, so he could be walking away with some cash Sunday.

“I won the Scottish Open, the Welsh Open, the Italian Open, the U.S. Open, the Korean Open, the French Open a few weeks ago,” he said. “National championships are very, very special and we should never forget the prestige . . . and history and tradition, names on a trophy.

It’s great to come to a tournament like this one which has such a strong sense of identity. It’d be a great one to add your name to.”

“National team head coach Andre Lachance saw me there and so when they said they were expanding the roster to 30 players for the Japanese series I thought I had a chance of getting one of the open spots. But then you never know. I was certainly glad I did. It was a great learning experience,” Lalor added.

Lalor has played boys’ baseball since she started with the game and felt the pitching she sees on a regular basis helps considerably.

“I’ve never played against women that age, but the pitching I see in bantam AAA is close to the same,” she said. “There’s a difference for sure, but I felt comfortable there.”

Lalor mainly plays infield with the Red Deer Servus Credit Union bantam AAA squad, but found herself in centre field with Team Alberta and right field with the national team.

“It was different, but I enjoyed it and now I’m comfortable there,” she said. “I do play the infield with my team, but I can work in the outfield during batting practice.”

She also spent as much time as she could watching her teammates with the national team.

“I watched as much as I could when they were at hitting and in the field. I tried to see what they do in certain situations and I was able to pick up some key things, little things that will help me.”

As for making the national squad next season, that’s up in the air.

“They usually don’t announce it until after the open championships. Next year they go to the World Championships so it will be tough, but I’m going to try my best. Some day I definitely would like to play at the worlds.”

Outside of baseball Lalor, who is heading into Grade 10 at Lindsay Thurber, plays basketball and volleyball. She was also a strong ringette player, but has quit the sport to concentrate on school athletics. She’s attending the RDC volleyball camp this summer and looks to try out for the senior team at LTCHS in both court sports. The senior girls’ basketball team is coached by her mother, Kathy.

“That will be fun,” said Kelsey, whose sisters — Hayley and Jamie — also play baseball. Hayley is also with the bantam AAA Braves while Jamie was with the Red Deer North Star Braves that just won the provincial peewee AA tier III baseball championship.

The bantam AAA Braves finished the home portion of their regular season at Great Chief Park Wednesday, losing 5-4 to St. Albert in the seventh.

Griffin Moline went the distance for the Braves, allowing five runs on six hits and no walks while fanning five.

Brad Pope had a pair of singles while Jordan Muirhead added a single and a RBI triple. Austin Hammond added a pair of singles and an RBI, Zach Olson a run-scoring single, Parker Booth a single and Hayley Lalor two walks.

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OAKVILLE, Ont. — National opens always put pressure on the home-grown players, but the expectations are particularly high this week at Glen Abbey Golf Club.

There are 18 Canadians in the field for the 2013 RBC Canadian Open — one of the largest home-country turnouts in the modern history of the tournament — and they’re all looking to end a 59-year drought.

No Canadian has won the event since Pat Fletcher of Vancouver in 1954.

If anyone can understand the high expectations it’s former Masters champion Mike Weir.

“There is that added feel and pressure, no question,” Brights Grove, Ont., native said Wednesday.

“It can be a good thing though to get the crowd behind you,” he added.

“Get some momentum going, and you can feed off the crowd.”

Weir is joined by fellow Ontarians David Hearn from Brantford, Mackenzie Hughes from Dundas, Toronto’s Albin Choi, Ottawa’s Brad Fritsch, Peter Laws from Milton, Brian Hadley from Sarnia and amateur Corey Conners of Listowel.

British Columbia is also well represented at Glen Abbey with Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin, Victoria’s Kevin Carrigan, Merritt’s Roger Sloan, Comox’s Riley Wheeldon, as well as North Vancouver’s Bryn Parry and Eugene Wong and amateur Adam Svensson from Surrey in the field.

Calgary’s Stephen Ames, Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., and Eric Banks of Truro, N.S., will also tee off Thursday on the 7,253-yard, par-72 course.

The added burden on the 18 Canadians has not gone unnoticed by others in the 156-player field.

Hunter Mahan, from Dallas, feels that Canadians are under more pressure to win the Canadian Open than Americans are to win the U.S. Open, one of golf’s major tournaments.

“I don’t feel like there is a pride factor (in the U.S.) like there is in Canada . . . I mean, being an American, you want to win the U.S. Open. It’s obviously a great tournament — but I don’t think there is that same connection between the Canadian Open and Canada,” said Mahan. “You know, when you have a drought that long, I think you have to start really wanting it and start hoping. It becomes a focus of everyone this week, so I think they have a great chance.”

“History does not repeat itself unless you allow it to.”

The short week of preparation moved Hawkins to break from the Alouettes routine of having a “walkthrough” the day before a game. Instead, they had the team out on the field for a combination of walk-through and practice.

But former Eskimos running back Jerome Messam was not there.

Asked if Messam will play, Hawkins said: “We’ll see how he is right now.

We don’t know right now.”

Asked if he has an injury, he said: “He’s got a something.”

Then punter Burke Dales, who was released by the Eskimos on Monday, showed up and started stretching at the side of the field.

Asked if that was Dales, Hawkins said: “Where? I don’t think so. No.” It was Dales. The former Concordia Stinger booted punts under the supervision of Alouettes special teams coordinator Ray Rychleski for about 30 minutes.

It seems the Alouettes are trying him out, but Dales only said: “The workout went well. Nothing’s settled. I don’t want to comment right now until I figure things out.”

Over the last two decades, the Alouettes have had one kicker do both the punting and placekicking in order to save a roster spot.

That is currently Sean Whyte, who looked surprised but kept quiet about seeing a punting specialist on the field.

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BRIEFS AAA Midget Braves drop opening game of provincials OKOTOKS — The Red Deer Carstar Braves got off to a poor start at the provincial midget AAA baseball playoffs Wednesday, losing 11-1 to the Calgary Cubs.

Blake Thomson started on the mound and took the loss with Jayden Hutlet pitching two innings of scoreless relief.

Brendan Baker had a triple while Ty Wagar added a hit and a pair of walks for the Braves. Jesse Kowalchuk and Jesse Muirhead added singles.

The Braves face the Edmonton Cardinals at 4 p.m. today.

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TNT Athletics pitcher Jill Simpson winds up to throw a pitch at a N Jensen’s Bandits hitter during game 2 of the Red Deer Ladies Fastball League final at Great Chief Park, Wednesday. The Athletics scored four times in the top of the eighth to down the Bandits 8-4 in an extra inning and win the best-of-three Red Deer Ladies Fastball League final 2-0. They won the first game Tuesday 15-14.

MacDonald ready to rock in Seattle UFC fight THE CANADIAN PRESS SEATTLE — Jake (The Juggernaut) Ellenberger has clearly won the pre-fight war of words. But Canadian welterweight Rory (Ares) MacDonald is confident he will dominate when it counts — Saturday night in the cage.

The charismatic Ellenberger has had a field day with the stone-faced MacDonald, using social media and chats with reporters to poke fun at his opponent.

“He has been invented by the media and sold to the fans like a new Justin Bieber song,” Ellenberger offered in the buildup to their televised UFC fight at the KeyArena.

“This is not a Tears For Fears lookalike contest,” Ellenberger told a media conference call.

“Rory: Welcome to ‘Chez’ Ellenberger. Tonight’s special is CANVAS SANDWICHES served FACE DOWN. Bon’ appetit,”’ read one memorable Ellenberger tweet.

“Rory MacDonald: somebody who’s been broken more times than the weekend curfew at the dorms at Vassar,” read another tweet.

“McDummy. Bad News: Fighting Me. Good News: Handicapped Parking,” read another.

“Which round is Rory getting melted? YouChoose UFConFox8,” Ellenberger said, upping the ante.

That got MacDonald’s attention, promoting him to fire back on Twit-

ter: “4some1 with such a week jaw u sure use it alot 2 talk shit when ur done buildin ur self up ill b there 2send u back 2reality.”

“McDummy,” Ellenberger tweeted back.

“Unless you are using a unit of time as an adjective, the word is “weak”, not “week”, Stupid.”

The fact MacDonald broke down and responded was exactly the reaction Ellenberger was after.

“Every quick decision, especially in social media, is based emotionally,” said Ellenberger.

“I think it’s funny, I do it for laughs. And he reacted the way I assumed he would. For me, I don’t take anything personally. Anybody can say anything about me. And what they think about me, I could care less.”

MacDonald, a native of Kelowna., B.C., who now trains out of Montreal, says he has no regrets about jumping into the fray. “It’s fun to give your opinion back. It gets people excited for the fight.”

We’ll see Saturday night who has the last laugh.

Ellenberger is likely to want to get up close and personal with the Canadian, to negate MacDonald’s reach and to bring his own power and wrestling skills to bear.

The taller MacDonald is good at all aspects of the game, able to control distance, and is icy cold in the cage.

The fight has implications in the 170-pound division currently ruled by

Georges St-Pierre, who shares a gym with MacDonald in Montreal.

MacDonald is currently ranked third among welterweights with Ellenberger fourth. GSP meets the No. 1 contender, Johny Hendricks, in November. And No. 2 Carlos Condit faces No. 7 Martin Kampman on Aug. 28.

By the end of the year, the pecking order among 170-pounders should be clearer.

MacDonald, who turned 24 on Monday, is 5-1 in the UFC and has won four straight. His last outing was also in Seattle, a dominant win over former lightweight and welterweight champion B.J. Penn. Prior to that, he had his way with Che Mills, Mike Pyle and Nate Diaz.

The young Canadian is seen as one of the new breed of MMA fighters.

He took up the hybrid sport at 14 rather than coming to it from wrestling or kick-boxing. He had his first pro fight at 16, with his parents having to give their approval to do so. Even then, only a few athletic commissions would sanction the youngster.

Ellenberger (29-6) is a former collegiate wrestler and U.S. marine who is 8-2 in the UFC. The 28-year-old has real power in his hands and gets better each fight.

“If I’m on, I can beat anyone in the world,” he said Wednesday after a public workout.

“Everybody gives this kid too much respect,”

Ellenberger said of MacDonald.

“He’s got to fight me.

That’s the equation. He’s got to deal with what I’ve got to bring. I have new things I can’t wait to show.”

He has already shown a fine ability to sell a fight, helped in part by MacDonald’s serious demeanour. Around fight time, the Canadian is in full-on funeral mode.

Ellenberger was all smiles Wednesday, explaining that he had upped his Twitter game for this fight just to have some fun and entertain the fans. The strategy seems to be working.

The co-main event of MacDonald-Ellenberger has been overshadowing the main event in which local favourite Demetrious (Mighty Mouse) Johnson defends his flyweight (125-pound) title against John Moraga.

Still Ellenberger acknowledges talk is cheap.

“At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you say something or not,” he said. “Either way I’m focused on the fight.”

And MacDonald knows the talk will be over this weekend, saying: “We’ll see Saturday night.”

Making just his second start of the season Ty Moline turned in an impressive performance for the Red Deer Dairy Queen Braves who beat the Calgary Cubs 14-3 in peewee AAA baseball action at Great Chief Park Wednesday.

Moline went five innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks. Riley Seward went the final inning and despite a pair of walks got out without any damage when third baseman Rylan Eberle grabbed a line drive and threw out a runner at first for a double play.

Overall the Red Deer defence was solid, led by catchers Ben LeBlanc and Aidan Schafer. LeBlanc threw out a pair of Calgary base stealers at second and Schafer one.

The Braves, who finished with 10 stolen bases, led 6-2 after two innings, added a run in the fifth and seven in the sixth.

Brett Porter was two-for-two with two RBIs while Cooper Jones was three-for-five with two triples and four RBIs. Hunter Leslie had three hits and two runs batted in and Eberle was one-for-one The Braves, who are third in the standings with a 14-8 record, face the first-place Athletics, 14-4, in Sherwood Park today and finish their regular season Sunday when they meet Fort McMurray in St. Albert.

They host the provincials Aug. 2-4 at Great Chief Park.

Four Red Deer softball players to compete at Western and Canadian championships Four players from the Red Deer Minor Softball Association U14A and U16A teams have been added by other teams to compete in Western and Canadian championships.

Kayle Domoney and Kirsten Baumgardt were added to two teams in the U16A division.

Domoney and Baumgardt were picked up by the Calgary Adrenaline for the Canadian championships in O’Leary, PEI, Aug. 7-11.

Domoney and Jade Lee were added by the Lloydminster Rebels and Baumgardt by the St. Albert Angels to compete in the U16A Westerns, Aug, 2-5 in Winnipeg.

As well, Sable Sampson was picked up by the Calgary Kaizen 99 to compete in the U14A Western championships, Aug, 2-5 in Prince Albert.

Red Deer Marlins win team event at Ponoka meet The Red Deer Marlins captured the team event in the Ponoka swim meet during the weekend.

The host Ponoka Gators were second, the Lacombe Dolphins third and the Innisfail Dolphins fourth among nine teams.

Cale Kooyman, 12, Claire Halford, 12, and eightyear-old Owen Halford won gold medals in the aggregate.

Adam Hucal, 9, Liam Stalwick, 13, Lauren Bettenson, 10 and Sean Raivio, 7, were silver medalists.

Jack Walton, 10, Erik Sveinson, 12, Emilie Unrau, 13, Aiden Kooyman, 15, Kathryn Richards, 15 and Jane Gosling, 13, found bronze.

The Marlins will compete in the Forestburg meet Saturday.

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Riders’ Durant back wearing walking boot on injured foot REGINA — Darian Durant is back wearing a walking boot.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback didn’t practise Wednesday, telling reporters afterwards his right foot injury flared up following the club’s 37-0 home win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday. Durant said he went back to wearing the boot in an attempt to give his foot added support.

“It kind of swelled up on me a little bit over the past couple of days,” Durant said. “We’re just being smart about it, being cautious.

“We’ll see where we’re at (Thursday).”

Durant, 30, injured his foot in a 39-28 road win over the Toronto Argonauts on July 11. He wore the boot early last week but managed to shed it and resume practising later in the week before starting against Hamilton.

Durant showed no signs Sunday of the foot bothering him, completing 20-of-32 passes for 347 yards and four TDs against Hamilton. Durant also ran twice for 18 yards and was named the CFL’s offensive player of the week.

Durant said there was no specific

play Sunday that aggravated the injury.

“I really didn’t take any hits,” he said. “I guess it was just coming from the pounding, starting and stopping, dropping (back) and running.

“All the normal things that happen during a game. It didn’t really respond well to that. It was pretty sore (after Sunday’s game) and it got a little swollen on me. Right now we’re just trying to manage the pain, manage the swelling.”

Predictably, Durant is figuring on playing Saturday.

“We’re going to take it day by day and see how this thing feels,” Durant said. “As of right now I hope to be able to go.”

Saskatchewan (4-0) is the CFL’s only unbeaten team and Durant has been a big part of that. Durant has thrown a league-leading 12 TD passes and has yet to surrender an interception.

“Right now, he’s day to day,” Riders head coach Cory Chamblin said of Durant. “It may even go down to a gametime decision.”

If Durant is unable to play, sophomore Drew Willy would make his second career CFL start.

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Street refuge reorganizes RED DEER’S LOAVES AND FISHES CONFIDENT OPERATIONS WILL CONTINUE

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF They may have lost a couple of key staff members, but Red Deer’s Loaves and Fishes isn’t slowing down its role in the community.

After a meeting on Monday and some restructuring, Halina Jarvis, Red Deer Loaves and Fishes executive director, said there is a possibility of having to not operate for a day or two.

But she is confident that won’t happen.

“I’m hoping not to because I don’t want to cut the meals,” said Jarvis.

“That is always our first concern because we don’t want to stop the meals. We will work very hard not to. I’m anticipating

no closure.”

Day-to-day operations take nine people to run and even though two people left, one position was filled quickly and they hope to operate with just eight for the time being, leaving the ninth position vacant.

They will use four full-time staff and the rest will be part-time employees for now.

“It all depends on how everything falls into place over the next two weeks and we’re working hard at it,” said Jarvis.

“Actually we’re looking pretty good. It looks like a really good team coming together.”

Open six days a week and offering dinner three nights a week to about 200 people each night, Loaves and Fishes can get busy.

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GULL LAKE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Among the many centennial celebrations throughout Central Alberta, the Summer Village of Gull Lake has one set for Aug. 2 to 5. The weekend event includes an art show; Tai Chi; kid’s crafts; a horseshoe tournament; John Acorn, the nature nut, speaking on natural history, water quality and a beach workshop; beach activities; a beef and beer dinner; street dance; sail boat regatta; a dedication of Centennial Park and a pancake breakfast to close out the festivities on Aug. 5. Admission to the event is free. For more information, visit www. gulllakecentennial.com or contact Stephanie Davis at msdavis@ nucleus.com.

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and get away from the downtown drug scene.

“What we get are a lot of people who don’t want to be downtown in the drug crowd, they want to stay away,” said Jarvis.

“We’re a safe place to come to get away from that.

“People can just come in get a coffee, lay down, I don’t care. As long as they’re not causing problems and not disturbing anyone. Sometimes people have had a really hard night and they need to rest. Loaves and Fishes solely exists to help people — if I’m not going to let a person sleep here, I better close the doors. We are here for that and we’re open to all of them.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Tye, 7, and his mom Ashley Ancion play a game together at Reading College, a summer literacy program involving both the Red Deer Public School and the Red Deer Catholic Regional School boards. The students, all of whom just finished Grade 2, spent 21 days at Red Deer College focusing on improving their literacy skills.

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Struggling with reading, school els at the end of the month and that wasn’t as fun as it once was for seven- gave us great optimism to go forward,” said Henry. year-old Tye. “We doubled the program, 40 from His mom, Ashley Ancion, had even thought about holding him back a year Red Deer Public and we asked Red because of the difficult time he was Deer Catholic to join us as well.”

The Catholic board brought in 20 having.

“He’s had a lot of trouble from the students, including 10 from St. Patget go,” said Ancion on Wednesday.

‘THESE ARE STUDENTS WHO ARE But his Grade 2 teachNOT YET AT GRADE LEVEL, BUT ARE er told him about a summer program that may WITHIN REACHING DISTANCE. WITH help Tye. SOME INTENSIVE SUPPORT WE Tye and 59 other Grade THINK WE CAN GET THEM CLOSE TO 2 students from both Red Deer public and CathoREADING LEVEL.’ lic boards are getting the literacy leg up they need — STU HENRY, RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD heading into Grade 3.

DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT Reading College, a 21day summer literacy program held at Red Deer College, has 60 “on the bubble” students who are having dif- rick’s Community School.

Kathleen Finnigan said those 10 stuficulties with reading and gives them dents will be going right back into the more learning opportunities.

“He needed it so he got into the ac- classroom in August as St. Patrick’s is tivities really fast,” said Ancion. “He a year-round school, without a summer loves it, he loves school so he didn’t re- lapse in their literacy skills.

“For children to be immersed in litally care that he was going to summer eracy for 21 days, it really reduces that school or anything.”

Stu Henry, Red Deer Public School reading gap that research is talking a Board deputy superintendent, said lot about,” said Finnigan.

“These children from 8:30 a.m. to reading is the foundation for success 3:30 p.m. are reading, writing and in school and in life.

He pointed to some academic re- learning about literacy and it is really search saying if some foundational lit- going to help them when they get back eracy skills aren’t developed by the to school.”

Finnigan said principals and teachend of Grade 3 it can affect a student’s ers spent time looking at which 20 stupotential.

“We really wanted to catch these dents needed the help the most.

“There are so many children that kids at the end of Grade 2 and make a difference while their literacy skills could use a program as strong as this, were still at a struggling level,” said we chose 20 that were the most in need,” said Finnigan.

Henry.

Henry said the public board tracked “These are students who are not yet at grade level, but are within reaching the students from the first year of distance. With some intensive support Reading College to see how they have we think we can get them close to read- progressed.

“We’ve given them a great foundaing level.” tion for a successful Grade 3,” said For eight-year-old Jeison Rosario, English isn’t the main language spoken Henry.

Ancion said when Tye gets home, in his household.

His family came to Canada from the she gets to hear all about her son’s day Dominican Republic and mainly speak at Reading College.

“Just seeing him struggle for three Spanish.

His mother, Alejandrina said the years and he’d come home from school program is helping his son’s English and say ‘I don’t get it, I don’t understand, everybody knows it but me.’ He literacy.

“I think his reading is better now,’ started hating school and he always said Alejandrina, adding it was a strug- loved school, so he was just emotional gle for him earlier, but now she thinks about it,” said Ancion.

“Now he’s back to loving school and he will be better in school.

The program started last year with he’s happy.”

Now Tye is excited for Grade 3.

30 Red Deer public school students. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com “All the kids had raised literacy lev-

A mother and her young children escaped injury after their Penhold home was damaged by lightning on Wednesday morning.

The Penhold Fire Department responded at about 10 a.m. to the home on Mann Drive.

The house was struck earlier, between 9 and 10 a.m., damaging the roof and the electrical panel and system.

“A mother and young children were in the house at the time. The mother was near the front step and saw a flash and heard the sound as well as seeing a piece of the roof go flying off,” fire Chief Jim Pendergast said.

There was hole in the roof with some charring and melted electrical components.

Firefighters checked the house with a thermal imaging camera, which can detect hot spots behind walls.

They also peeled back some of the shingles and checked the roof. The firefighters then put some plastic over the hole until a contractor could be called. The damage is estimated at $5,000.

Pendergast reminded the public that if they think they have an emergency to call 911 right away.

Rocky police seek missing woman Rocky Mountain House RCMP still need the public’s help in locating Stephanie Beaverbones. The 25-year-old was reported missing on July 13.

Beaverbones is 1.70 metres (five feet seven inches) tall and weighs 52 kg (115 pounds). She has long hair, dyed blond and brown eyes. She has a piercing in her left eyebrow. She may be wearing a Nike track suit.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Beaverbones is asked to call the Rocky Mountain House RCMP detachment at 403-845-2881. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Court appearance missed A Calgary lawyer is taking the blame after his client missed a court appearance in Red Deer on Tuesday.

Telmo Dos Santos is defence counsel for Cameron Glen Monkman, 28, who is charged with attempted murder and other offences after a wounded man was found walking along a road near Benalto on June 3.

Released on bail, Monkman was scheduled to enter a plea in Red Deer provincial court. A warrant for his arrest was issued when neither he nor his lawyer showed up.

Monkman went to work that day, on the understanding that his lawyer would be in court on his behalf, said Dos Santos.

However, Dos Santos missed the court appearance after making an error in his own calendar.

Monkman found out about the warrant from friends on Wednesday morning and called Dos Santos, who advised him to turn himself in.

Dos Santos said his client turned himself in at the Red Deer City RCMP detachment on Wednesday morning. A new court date had not been set as of that afternoon.

Contractor pleads not guilty A local building contractor awaiting trial in connection with a fatal collision in Red Deer more than three years ago has pleaded not guilty to additional charges laid earlier this year.

Rodney Ross Arens, 35, was arrested by Sylvan Lake RCMP in March on charges of breaching release conditions and a series of traffic tickets.

Arens has been awaiting trial on numerous charges laid in connection with the July 1, 2010, collision in which a 13-year-old boy was killed and his older brother and sister both suffered injuries.

Charges include impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing injury, dangerous driving causing injury, refusing to provide police with a breath sample and breaching release conditions.

On those charges, Arens had asked to be tried by judge and jury in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, with a six-week trial set for March 25 of this year.

However, the trial collapsed in January after he fired his lawyer, Will Willms of Red Deer.

A new trial on those charges was later scheduled for April 22 to June 13, 2014.

A trial on the more recent charges has been set for Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 10, with Arens to confirm those dates on Dec. 4.

He was warned by Judge John Holmes on Wednesday that the trial will proceed on schedule, whether or not he has found a lawyer to represent him.

Arens replied that he has about $30,000 in contracts lined up over the next month and anticipates that he will therefore be in a position to hire legal help.

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What not to say to new parents SUPER-STRESSED NEW PARENTS HAVE HEARD IT ALL

BY LEANNE ITALIE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Your sex life will never be the same. In my day. What, not breast-feeding?

From diet tips to “little baby, little problems,” sleep-deprived and super-stressed new parents have heard it all. And they want you to stop it.

As Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate, move along on their parenting journey, it seems even the queen has had a what-not-to-say moment. According to a special edition of Us magazine on raising royals, she exclaimed soon after William’s birth: “Thank goodness he hasn’t ears like his father!”

Most every new parent has a greatest hits of lame advice and annoying remarks. For fitness buff Brook Benten, mom of 4-month-old Hayes, her list included her post-baby body.

“My swollen uterus made me look like I was still five months pregnant,” said the Round Rock, Texas, mom. “I was elated to be a mother, but I knew good and well that I looked baaaaad. Well-intending visitors would look me once over and say, ‘Wow! You look great!”’

And how SHOULD that have gone? “Compliment our baby. Tell us he/she is the cutest baby you’ve ever seen. But don’t compliment the body of the new mother.”

Devon Clement is a postpartum doula in Princeton, N.J. Basically, her job description is to be helpful to new parents. She has overheard some doozies Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and made up a facetious script for clients to hang on Eleven-week-old Hugo and his mum, Heather Bradley, 29, meet Britain’s Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, their doors. It covers a lot of ground: who gestures during a visit to Bugthorpe, England, on Tuesday. It was Day One of parenting for Prince “Dear Guests, Thank you so much for coming to see our new William and Kate. After the excitement and fatigue and joy of childbirth, the young couple took the prince addition(s), and for bringing your smiles, gifts, and home from St. Mary’s Hospital in London. Prince Charles is a grandfather for the first time. good wishes. Thank you, also, for leaving your germs at home! If you think you may be sick, we’ll have a visit by waving at each other through the window. parents actually know, but a lot of grandparents do plan to throw in a load of laundry, do dishes or cook We also greatly appreciate the hot or easy-to-heat-up have good traditional things that work really well,” a meal.

Among the what-not-to-say moments that set his meal you’ve brought us, and the fact that you plan to she said.

First, she said, parents need to realize that they phone ringing: “Oh my gosh, what is that rash on your keep your visit nice and short.

“We’ve had a busy few days/weeks around here, so really do need help. “Before, you didn’t need help baby’s face?”

And “Oh my gosh, what’s wrong with your baby’s please excuse the mess in the house and the fact that because your family was right there and did everything, but so many people are far removed from their head?”

I am still in my pyjamas. ... I may need to breastfeed Rashes: They’re common for newborns. The head: while you are here. If this offends you or makes you families.”

But make sure help is help.

Visits should be 10 It often doesn’t exit a woman’s body completely uncomfortable, I keep some blankets close by for you minutes, not two hours, in the early days unless you round. to put over your head.

“While we find it very interesting to hear your stories about what things were like when you had your babies, please keep your advice to yourself unless asked, especially if it comes with an air of judgment. We have enough information coming at us, and we are doing OK, thanks.“ Perhaps most acutely distressed in the very early months are the parents of preemies.

Megan Lubin of Philadelphia gave birth three months early to her now2-year-old and spent that time in a hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.

Once he did come home, during winter, she and her husband didn’t host many visitors or go out that much.

“When we did interact with the outside world, the comments and questions flooded in,” she said. “We certainly didn’t mind if people were curious or genuinely interested in our son, but it was hurtful at times when strangers would compare their child to ours.”

Things not to say to the parents of a preemie? “’Well, my child is the same age and much bigger!’ Or, ‘Your son is awfully thin,”’ Lubin suggests. “The worst was when they would compare what their child was able to do.”

Brandi Jordan, who owns a parenting resource centre in Los Angeles, said the way to avoid ticking off new parents is pretty simple.

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Cera having very good year being bad FINDS HIS OWN CHARACTER ANNOYING

BY NICK PATCH THE CANADIAN PRESS Michael Cera has had a very good year portraying some very bad people.

Thus far, the Brampton, Ont., native has played a cocaine-huffing caricature of himself in This is the End, a malevolent creep in Sebastian Silva’s Magic Magic and, in his second Silva collaboration Crystal Fairy, the typically mild-mannered actor is cast as an insensitive, drug-addled traveller trying the patience of his infinitely tolerant Chilean hosts.

Some critics have delighted in watching Cera transform himself from the usual humble mumbler with handsthrust-sheepishly-in-pockets to these ugly new creatures. Cera, however, found it more difficult to appreciate.

“My character, he’s really annoying. When I watch the movie, I really squirm watching how annoying he is,” Cera said down the line from New York of his latest role in Crystal Fairy.

“But that’s just because he’s an annoying person, (and) I don’t really fault him for that.

“It’s the kind of person that you spend time with and you’re annoyed with him in the beginning and you come to rely on him being annoying.

And he doesn’t let you down.”

Perhaps it helps that Cera’s Jamie has a perfect foil in Gaby Hoffmann’s titular bohemian flower child, a fellow tourist in Chile and a naturalistic

File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Michael Cera, left, and Gaby Hoffmann appear in the film “Crystal Fairy.” Cera has had a very good 2013 playing some very bad characters. free spirit who spouts off hippy-dippy philosophy.

Jamie meets Crystal Fairy at a party and disingenuously invites her on a road trip he’s taking with a group of impossibly good-natured Chileans (played by Silva and his real-life brothers) with the goal of locating a rare, mythical hallucinogen.

When Crystal Fairy actually takes Jamie up on his offer to tag along, he’s mortified — first by her forwardness, and then by her behaviour. That’s the source of all the freewheeling film’s tension, Cera pointed out.

“She kind of starts directing the trip in a way and imparting her own role on how to do things, and he thinks she should just act like a thankful guest,” Cera said.

A gossamer adventure, Crystal Fairy had humble roots. The project was born from delays on Magic Magic with dialogue that was mostly improvised and a brief shooting schedule. But Cera’s deep connection with Silva and his family helped.

He lived with them for three months in Chile, and actually still keeps in touch with Silva’s parents.

“They were incredibly kind and so gracious and they were really taking care of me in every way. And they were helping me learn Spanish,” said the 25-year-old. “I was only speaking Spanish when I was there. So to them, I was this cave man version of myself.

“By the time I left there, I felt like I integrated with them,” he added. “I feel like they’re a second family.”

While Cera seems to have little in common with the domineering, painfully un-self aware Jamie, some material in the film was derived from his fish-out-of-water stint in the South American country.

For instance, Jamie’s rather rude aversion to a roadside empanada was based on an unpleasant experience Cera had with the traditional meat pie.

“He talks about how he got sick one time from an empanada — that really happened to me,” he said with a chuckle.

“Me and Sebastian and a couple of his friends went to this beach house ... so we got some empanadas. And for a whole day I was lying in bed. It was bad. I was really badly sick. Someone put a boiling pot of water and then some bay leaves in the water and had me stick my head in that with a towel over it to like, breathe in the vapour with the bay leaves in the water.

“That really didn’t help either.”

For the climactic narcotic showdown, Cera and his co-stars decided to consume some real mescaline on camera.

But only after an agonizing series of discussions that had Cera worrying.

Crystal Fairy opens Friday in Toronto and Vancouver.

World’s newest superhero fights for Pakistani girls’ education

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Wonder Woman and Supergirl now have a Pakistani counterpart in the pantheon of female superheroes — one who shows a lot less skin.

Meet Burka Avenger: a mild-mannered teacher with secret martial arts skills who uses a flowing black burka to hide her identity as she fights local thugs seeking to shut down the girls’ school where she works.

Sadly, it’s a battle Pakistanis are all too familiar with in the real world.

The Taliban have blown up hundreds of schools and attacked activists in Pakistan’s northwest because they oppose girls’ education. The militants sparked worldwide condemnation last fall when they shot Malala Yousafzai, a 15-year-old schoolgirl activist, in the head in an unsuccessful attempt to kill her.

Action in the Burka Avenger cartoon series, which is scheduled to start running on Geo TV in early August, is much more lighthearted.

The bungling bad guys evoke more laughter than fear and are no match for the Burka Avenger, undoubtedly the first South Asian ninja who wields books and pens as weapons.

The Urdu language show is the brainchild of one of Pakistan’s biggest pop stars, Aaron Haroon Rashid — known to many as simply Haroon — who conceived of it as a way to emphasize the importance of girls’ education and teach children other lessons, such as protecting the environment and not discriminating against others. This last point is critical in a country where Islamist militants wage repeated attacks on religious minorities.

“Each one of our episodes is centred around a moral, which sends out strong social messages to kids,” Rashid told The Associated Press in his first interview about the show.

“But it is cloaked in pure entertainment, laughter, action and adventure.”

The decision to clothe the superhero in a black burka — also often

BURKA AVENGER spelled burqa, a full-length robe commonly worn by conservative Islamic women in Pakistan and Afghanistan — could raise eyebrows because some people view the outfit as a sign of oppression. The Taliban forced women to wear burkas when they took control of Afghanistan in the 1990s.

The version worn by the Burka Avenger shows only her eyes and fingers — though it has a sleeker, more ninjalike look than the bulky robes of an actual burka.

Rashid, who is certainly no radical Islamist, said he used a burka to give a local feel to the show, which is billed as the first animated series ever produced in Pakistan.

“It’s not a sign of oppression. She is using the burka to hide her identity like other superheroes,” said Rashid.

“Since she is a woman, we could have dressed her up like Catwoman or Wonder Woman, but that probably wouldn’t have worked in Pakistan.”

The series is set in Halwapur, a fictional town nestled in the soaring mountains and verdant valleys of northern Pakistan.

The Burka Avenger’s true identity is Jiya, whose adopted father, Kabbadi Jan, taught her the karate moves she uses to defeat her enemies.

When not garbed as her alter ego, Jiya does not wear a burka, or even a less conservative headscarf over her hair.

The main bad guys are Vadero Pajero, a balding, corrupt politician who wears a dollar sign-shaped gold medallion around his neck, and Baba Bandook, an evil magician with a bushy black beard and moustache who is meant to resemble a Taliban commander.

Caught in the middle are the show’s main child characters: Ashu and her twin brother Immu and their best friend Mooli, who loves nothing more than munching on radishes in the company of his pet goat, Golu.

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In the first episode, Pajero wants to shut down the girls’ school in Halwapur so he can pocket the money that a charity gave him to run it. He finds a willing accomplice in Bandook, whose beliefs echo those of the Taliban and many other men in conservative, Islamic Pakistan.

“What business do women have with education?” says Bandook. “They should stay at home, washing, scrubbing and cleaning, toiling in the kitchen.”

Bandook padlocks the gate of the school and orders the crowd of young girls outside to leave.

Ashu steps forward to resist and delivers a defiant speech about the importance of girls’ education — perhaps marking her as a future activist.

The show, which is slickly animated using high-powered computer graphics, does a good job of mixing scenes that will entertain children with those that even adults will find laugh-outloud funny.

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Harley Richards, Business Editor, 403-314-4337 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

More Canadians are in debt AND MAKING LOWER MONTHLY PAYMENTS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS A new poll suggests that more Canadians are in debt this year and taking longer to settle their accounts.

The study released Wednesday by the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) found that 83 per cent of Canadians surveyed admit to having some form of debt, an increase from 74 per cent a year earlier.

But the poll also found that the average amount of monthly debt repayment has fallen by 13 per cent from a national average of $1,138 to $986. Regionally, those in Alberta had the highest amount of debt payments each month at $1,225, while those who live in Quebec reported the least amount at $768.

BMO vice-president Janet Peddigrew says these results could indicate two things: either people are having more trouble making high monthly payments, or they’re in no

hurry to pay down their debt due to current low interest rates.

“We’ve had prolonged interest rates for a few years now, allowing people to take on more debt while still ensuring that it’s affordable so they’re able to manage the debt that they have,” she said.

The annual poll also found that nearly half of those surveyed said their household debt has decreased in the past five years, compared with 28 per cent who said it has increased during that period. More than half said they plan on being debt-free within five years.

Meanwhile, a majority of homeowners said they anticipate being mortgage-free within 10 years and a third said they can do it in five years. Twenty-nine per cent plan on paying down their mortgage within the next year.

Peddigrew cautioned that Canadians shouldn’t be lulled into thinking low interest rates will last forever, and that debt left

unpaid now can be as easily handled in the future.

“If there is any message that comes out of this is to be prudent and look at reducing your debt levels now that (interest rates are) still low because we all know that they’re going to start creeping up,” she said.

“Time is of the essence. If you can afford to pay more on a monthly basis, do it and get it reduced.”

The largest source of debt cited by Canadians polled was a mortgage, at 34 per cent, followed by car payments at 19 per cent and student loans at 14 per cent.

The online poll done by Pollara surveyed 1,005 Canadians on their debt levels and repayment between July 12 and 16.

The polling industry’s professional body, the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association, says online surveys cannot be assigned a margin of error because they do not randomly sample the population.

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Target plans to launch approximately 70 new stores in the country before the end of the year, while Walmart expects to have completed 37 new supercentre projects by January 2014. Loblaw (TSX:L) boosted its outlook on Wednesday.

The supermarket chain said it expects midsingle digit growth in operating income this year compared with earlier expectations for modest, or low-single digit growth.

China’s slowdown tests reform A deepening slowdown is challenging Chinese leaders’ determination to stick with painful economic reforms they say will deliver more sustainable growth in the long run. The latest gloomy data point: A manufacturing survey released Wednesday showed this month’s activity fell to an 11-month low.

Communist leaders are trying to make China more like developed economies that are powered by domestic consumption and reduce reliance on exports and investment. Advisers including the World Bank say that is the right path to keep incomes rising even if it causes growth to slow in the near term.

Beijing has resisted calls to stimulate the economy, which would require a new round of government-led investment that would set back their reforms.

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Artist’s rendering of plan for former Metropolitan department store, located at 4915 Gaetz Ave.

Planners approve ‘transformation’ MIX OF CONDOS AND SHOPS FOR FORMER METROPOLITAN STORE, LOONIE LANE

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR A 75-year-old building in downtown Red Deer is getting a new lease on life.

The former Metropolitan department store, which is located at 4915 Gaetz Ave. and most recently housed the Loonie Lane store, is slated to be transformed into a mix of trendy living quarters and commercial space.

The site plan for the project was approved by Red Deer’s municipal planning commission on Wednesday.

The partners behind the project — Paul Harris and Terry Warke, who own Sunworks Home & Garden; and Patrick Malkin and Mahziar Peyrow, who operate One Eleven Grill — plan to develop six residential condominiums on the second floor.

These will range in size from studio apartments to two-bedroom units.

Occupants will have access to

the roof, where there will be a wooden patio, hard-surface areas and flower pots.

The ground floor will be leased for commercial use.

“We had talked about possibly a restaurant, possibly a few other things,” said Malkin.

“It could be up to three tenants if we want to go that way.”

As part of its approval, the commission waived a land use bylaw requirement for the building to have nine parking spaces. City administration pointed out that there was public transit and parking lots nearby, as well as grocery and other stores.

Jim Marke, a citizen representative on the commission, said the building would be suitable for students, retirees and others who don’t need a vehicle.

Mayor Morris Flewwelling noted that the design is consistent with the city’s Greater Downtown Action Plan, which favours denser residential development.

Coun. Cindy Jefferies said she likes to see people living on the

second floor of downtown buildings, and is pleased to see alternate forms of housing that appeal to young professionals.

“I think this is a welcome development along Little Gaetz.”

Malkin anticipates that the condominiums in the building will appeal to single business people as well as students.

He expects the cost of the renovations to exceed $1 million, with construction likely to begin within 45 days and wrap up by early next year.

“We want to rework the exterior of the building and still keep it as a heritage building. Just clean it up a little bit and make it more user-friendly.”

Originally operating as Metropolitan department store, the 1938 building became a surplus store in the 1960s.

It was subsequently the site of North Star Sports, before becoming a dollar store. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Despite wide criticism, Ottawa appears unprepared to alter job training approach eral government credit for the program once it is in place. “P/Ts will be expected to ... publicly acknowledge the Government of Canada’s contribution, inOTTAWA — An internal document suggests Ot- cluding the Canada Job Grant.” tawa is preparing to push ahead with key features The Harper government made the $900-million of its controversial skills-training initiative, despite Canada Job Grant the centrepiece of its March budprovincial opposition and calls for flexibility. get.

The nine-page federal document — entitled “An The finance minister argued that fundamental Offer to Provinces and Territories to Transform and changes were required in provincially run job-trainRenew the Labour ing programs beMarket Agreements, many employFINANCE MINISTER JIM FLAHERTY ARGUED cause and Implement the ers were having diffiCanada Job Grant” THAT FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES WERE culty finding workers — was sent to at with the right skills.

REQUIRED IN PROVINCIALLY RUN JOBleast one province Despite the critirecently. It appears TRAINING PROGRAMS BECAUSE MANY cism, and with no to retain all the elprogram in place, EMPLOYERS WERE HAVING DIFFICULTY ements of the prothe government posal set out in the FINDING WORKERS WITH THE RIGHT SKILLS. spent hundreds of March budget. thousands of dollars The document on TV ads extolling claims it builds on the merits of the proconsultations with gram. “stakeholder groups” in May and June, and says OtThe opposition NDP has accused the government tawa is “looking to discuss the detailed design” with of adopting a “divide and conquer” strategy, quoting the provinces. a media report that the document was sent to a few “As soon as possible, the Government of Canada western provinces, likely to be sympathetic, but not will arrange a bilateral meeting to discuss the ele- others. ments of the proposal in more detail and initiate The objective of the initiative is to match trainnegotiations toward new agreements as quickly ing with available jobs by offering a grant of up to as possible to ensure they are in place by April 1, $15,000 to employers for training for each employee, 2014,” says the draft, obtained by The Canadian with the cost shared equally between Ottawa, the Press. province or territory, and the employer.

The offer also makes one clear demand of the provinces and territories — that they give the fed- Please see PROGRAM on Page C6

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STELLARTON, N.S. — Empire Company Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) announced a plan Wednesday to sell 68 Safeway properties in a sale-leaseback deal with Crombie REIT (TSX:CRR.UN) for $990 million in cash.

The company, which owns the country’s second-largest grocer Sobeys Inc., said the properties involved in the sale are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. One is Red Deer’s Port O’Call Safeway at 4407 Gaetz Ave. In early June, Empire signed an agreement to buy more than 200 grocery stores from Canada Safeway Ltd. in a $5.8-billion deal.

At the time, it said that it intended to finance the acquisition with a $1 billion saleleaseback that it would first offer to Crombie REIT. “We are pleased to announce this sale leaseback transaction between Sobeys and Crombie REIT,” Empire president and chief executive Paul Sobey said in a statement.

“The sale proceeds will be used by Sobeys to assist in the funding of the Canada Safeway acquisition which provides Sobeys with a much stronger presence in Western Canada and allows them to benefit from increased economies of scale.”

Empire created Crombie REIT when it spun off a number of properties in 2006.

The properties in the deal Wednesday total three million square feet of gross leasable area and include 49 freestanding stores and 19 retail plazas, each anchored by a Canada Safeway grocery store.

There are 29 properties in B.C., 27 in Alberta, three in Saskatchewan and nine in Manitoba.

“The geographic location of these assets is highly complementary to our existing core portfolio, providing greater exposure to Western Canadian markets and solidifying Crombie’s position as a truly national retail landlord,” Crombie president and chief executive Donald Clow said in a statement.

“Furthermore, this portfolio contains a significant number of assets that are located in key, highly sought-after urban locations that are difficult to acquire.”

Clow noted the deal is expected to immediately add to the trust’s adjusted funds from operations per unit.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 90.85 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.01 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.59 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.01 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.07 Cdn. National Railway . 102.48

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market was lower Wednesday, weighed down by some earnings misses and falling mining stocks amid data that showed a deepening slowdown in China’s manufacturing sector.

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 73.08 points to 12,672.3 as gold stocks gave up a chunk of the gains racked up during July.

The Canadian dollar shed early gains and dipped 0.29 of a cent against the U.S. dollar to 96.94 cents US. The greenback strengthened in the wake of positive news on new home sales along with a higher reading from financial information company Markit which reported its July flash purchasing managers’ index for the U.S. manufacturing sector rose to 53.2, the highest it’s been in four months.

U.S. indexes were lower amid strong earnings reports from the likes of Apple Inc. and Ford Motor Co. A weak report from heavy equipment maker Caterpillar helped push the Dow Jones industrials down 25.5 points to 15,542.24, the Nasdaq added 0.33 of a point to 3,579.6 and the S&P 500 index was off 6.45 points to 1,685.94.

Meanwhile, in Canada, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) had $255 million or 34 cents per share in operating earnings and a $179-million net profit in the second quarter. The operating earnings were below a consensus estimate of 48 cents. Its shares fell $1.76 to $30.49.

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) posted net income for the second-quarter of $252 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, versus $103 million, or 60 cents per share, a year earlier. The earnings missed estimates and its stock dropped 2.1 per cent to $127.44.

But the stock was off session lows as the railroad’s operating ratio, which is a key measure of how efficiently railways operate, improved to 71.9 per cent in the second quarter, an all-time record for the railroad.

On a more positive note, Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) shares were ahead 72 cents to $41.95 as the company reported $497 million in quarterly adjusted net income, a four per cent increase from last year and better than analysts’ consensus estimate of $491.95 million.

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) made $178 million in net earnings in the second quarter, up from $156 million in the same period a year ago.

The grocer’s basic net earnings per common share rose 14.5 per cent in the quarter to 63 cents, about five cents per share better than a consensus estimate compiled by Thomson Reuters and its shares advanced $1.52 to $49.46.

In the U.S., Facebook stock soared 17 per cent in after-hours trading to US$30.56 as the social networking company posted earnings and revenue after the close that beat expectations.

Quarterly earnings at Caterpillar fell 43 per cent $960 million, or $1.45 per share and the company cut its profit and revenue outlook for the year. Analysts had expected a profit of $1.69 per share and its shares dropped $2.08 to US$83.44.

The TSX base metals sector fell 2.26 per cent amid weak Chinese manufacturing data while metal prices declined with September copper down two cents to US$3.18 a pound.

An HSBC survey showed China’s manufacturing at an 11-month low this month. HSBC said the preliminary version of its monthly purchasing managers index declined to 47.7 this month from June’s 48.2 on a 100-point scale on which numbers below 50 show a contraction in activity.

The gold sector was down about 4.6 per cent while August bullion declined $15 to US$1,319.70 an ounce.

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) faded $1.45 to

C$29.24 and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) fell $1.01 to $17.67.

The energy sector dropped 1.64 per cent and the September crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange was down $1.84 to US$105.39 a barrel as traders weighed the Chinese manufacturing data against a slightly bigger than expected drop in U.S. crude inventories. Energy Department data showed supplies dropped by 2.8 million barrels last week, against the 2.6 million barrel drop that had been expected.

Other economic news showed that Americans snapped up new homes in June at the fastest pace in five years. The Commerce Department says sales rose 8.3 per cent to a seasonally adjusted pace of 497,000.

That’s up from 459,000 in May, which was revised lower.

In other corporate developments, Bombardier Aerospace says the first flight of its new CSeries commercial jet will occur in the coming weeks, without giving a specific date. The Montreal-based company had been aiming for the first flight by the end of July. Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares lost six cents to $5.01.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,672.30 down 73.08 points TSX Venture Exchange — 924.66 down 5.82 points TSX 60 — 728.39 down 3.74 points Dow — 15,542.24 down 25.50 points S&P 500 — 1,685.94 down 6.45 points Nasdaq — 3,579.60 up 0.33 point Currencies at close: Cdn — 96.94 cents US, down 0.29 of a cent Pound — C$1.5792, down 0.23 of a cent Euro — C$1.3615, up 0.11 of a cent Euro — US$1.3198, down 0.29 of a cent Oil futures: US$105.39 per barrel, down $1.84 (September contract) Gold futures: US$1,319.70 per oz., down $15 (September contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.566 per oz., down 21.6 cents $693.35 per kg., down $6.94 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 924.66, down 5.82 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 171.81 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’13 $7.80 lower $505.20; Jan. ’14 $8.50 lower $509.00; March ’14 $9.00 lower $513.20; May ’14 $9.90 lower $514.90; July ’14 $10.00 lower $517.80; Nov. ’14 $11.80 lower $500.00; Jan ’15 $11.80 lower $500.00; March ’15 $11.80 lower $500.00; May ’15 $11.80 lower $500.00; July ’15 $11.80 lower $500.00; Nov. ’15 $11.80 lower $500.00.

Barley (Western): 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, July ’15 unchanged $199.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $199.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 271,640 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 271,640.

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BERLIN — The European Union said Wednesday that it plans to cap some credit and debit card fees in a move that would save retailers up to 6 billion euros ($7.9 billion) per year.

The European Commission, the 28-nation bloc’s executive arm, said limiting the fees paid by retailers to banks every time a customer uses a card will ultimately lead to lower prices for all consumers.

The proposed legislation would cap the so-called interchange fees at 0.2 per cent of a transaction’s value for debit cards and 0.3 per cent for credit cards. In some countries, fees are currently as high as 1.5 per cent of a purchase’s value.

Most consumers, however, are unaware of the behind-the-scenes charges.

“The interchange fees paid by retailers end up on consumers’ bills,” EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said at a news conference in Brussels. “This needs to change.”

The proposal still needs approval by the European Parliament and a majority of EU member nations.

Mastercard Inc., which along with Visa processes payments and collects fees on debit and credit cards issued by banks, warned against the planned cap. The move, it said, could lead to higher card fees for consumers.

“We are concerned about the harm these proposals will cause to consumers and small merchants in the EU,” the company said in a statement Wednesday.

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 17.67 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.77 First Quantum Minerals . 17.13 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 29.24 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.25 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.53 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.17 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 23.69 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 26.01 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 48.85 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 47.76 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.71 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 50.11

Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 33.81 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.63 Canyon Services Group. 11.88 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.49 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.740 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 17.78 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.63 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 94.99 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 44.82 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 29.58 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 43.34 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.93 Penn West Energy . . . . . 12.79 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.640 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.92 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 32.84 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.16 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40

Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 8.96 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 55.15 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 65.49 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 58.37 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.42 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 29.34 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.51 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.54 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 48.70 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 59.00 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.50 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 78.17 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.60 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 64.91 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 33.69 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.12

Rogers CEO says Verizon shouldn’t get preferential treatment in Canada

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Big U.S. carriers like Verizon shouldn’t be allowed to buy new Canadian wireless companies at discount prices while the big domestic carriers are barred from the same opportunity, the CEO of Rogers Communications said Wednesday.

Rogers welcomes competition but wants a level playing field, chief executive officer Nadir Mohamed told analysts after the Toronto-based wireless, cable and media company released its second-quarter financial results.

“What we’re absolutely against is a tilted or stacked playing field where you have a massive incumbent U.S. carrier that would be given favourable treatment, and frankly better treatment than Canadian incumbents,” Mohamed said.

“We can’t have a U.S. foreign incumbent be allowed to buy new entrants at depressed pricing by blocking the ability of incumbent Canadian players to do the same.

So it’s about parity.”

There have been reports that

Verizon wants to enter the Canadian market and is planning to buy new carrier Wind Mobile while also in talks with financially struggling Mobilicity — two of the new generation of wireless carriers competing with Rogers, Telus and Bell (TSX:BCE).

The federal government blocked major carrier Telus (TSX:T) from buying Mobilicity since the smaller company’s spectrum licence doesn’t expire until 2014.

The industry minister at the time, Christian Paradis, made it clear in June that the federal government wants to increase competition in the wireless market and aims to create the conditions necessary to have a fourth national carrier.

Since the July 15 cabinet shuffle, the minister has been James Moore but the Harper government has repeatedly said it favours increasing competition to provide consumers with better prices and more innovation.

It has removed foreign investment restrictions for wireless companies that have less than a 10 per cent market share.

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Cenovus Energy operating earnings fall

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) said Wednesday it remained committed to shipping an increasing amount of oil by rail, saying it’s convinced it can move the liquid safely despite the train disaster in Quebec that claimed dozens of lives.

“We continue to believe that crude oil can be moved very safely by rail and what it does is give us access to a variety of niche markets that will help us to be able to optimize our overall realized pricing,” chief executive Brian Ferguson said in a call with analysts after releasing disappointing second-quarter results.

“There is an ongoing investigation into the root cause of the accident and why it was so catastrophic.”

Ferguson, who called the deadly train derailment in Lac-Megantic, Que., earlier this month “truly a very tragic situation,” but said Cenovus still aims to finish 2013 shipping 10,000 barrels per day by rail and increase that to 30,000 barrels a year later, as the fates of contentious pipeline projects remain undecided.

“Safety in all of our operations of paramount importance to Cenovus, and we will continue to make

STORIES FROM PG C5 EU proposes limiting credit, debit DEAL: Financing card payment fees

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Crombie REIT has said to partially finance the transaction, it will sell $225 million in subscription receipts to a syndicate of underwriters, which will be convertible into Crombie REIT units, as well as $75 million in extendible convertible debentures which will be exchangeable into Crombie REIT units.

Empire has also agreed to buy $150 million of Crombie class B limited partnership units at the same price per unit as the Crombie REIT subscription receipts.

Sobeys owns or franchises more than 1,300 stores across Canada under several banners that include Sobeys, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, and Thrifty Foods.

There is also a Safeway store in Red Deer at Parkland Mall.

PROGRAM: Provinces object The provinces immediately objected to federal intrusion into provincial jurisdiction.

Provinces are also balking at Ottawa forcing them to put up $300 million from their own budgets while it was also withdrawing $300 million in transfers from existing training programs — a double cash whammy for fiscally challenged provinces.

As well, they objected to the lack of prior consultation.

Canada’s premiers meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., this week have pledged to fight the initiative as currently drafted. At the very least,

sure that we do absolutely everything that we can to ensure that every barrel that we produce and every barrel that we transport is done in a very safe fashion.”

The Calgary-based oil producer’s shares closed down more than five per cent or $1.76 at $30.49 per share on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Encana’s Q2 operating earnings beat estimates CALGARY — Virtually all options are on the table as Encana Corp. charts a new strategic course, the new CEO of the Canadian natural gas giant said Wednesday, as it posted a higher operating profit that beat expectations.

Doug Suttles, the former BP executive who took the top job in June, said he has tasked an “internal strategy team” to take a hard look at the company’s key strengths and weaknesses.

The work is slated to wrap up by year-end, with 2014 expected to be the first year with the new strategy in place.

“We are doing what I’d call a roots-up look at our asset base and the strength of it, the opportunity in it, the margin structure in it,” he said in a conference call with analysts.

“We’re looking real hard at our core skills and what we’re really good at and we’re also taking a hard look at our competitive position.”

Earlier in the day, Encana posted operating earnings of $247 million, or 34 cents per share — widely beating the average analyst estimate of 19 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters.

A year earlier, operating earnings — which strip out one-time items — were $198 million, or 27 cents per share

they are demanding that Ottawa allow for a fully compensated opt-out clause and that it jettison the requirement for provincial financing.

A report from the Caledon Institute of Social Policy also criticized the federal approach, noting that it calls on provinces to “cancel their own groundtested programs and then to expect them to find substantial new funding from their own budgets to pay for an untested new federal program in an area of provincial jurisdiction.”

The institute called the program “deeply flawed public policy (that is) likely to deliver inferior results,” noting that large companies are likely to take both the federal and provincial grants for training they would have done in any case.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has expressed concerns that small firms will be unable to take advantage of the program if the application process is onerous, although president Dan Kelly said he is in favour of involving employers directly in the training process.

He called some of the current training programs offered by provinces “abysmal” and useless to employers.

A spokeswoman for Jason Kenney, who last week was appointed the new minister for employment and social development, said the job grant has been “widely praised by a variety of employer groups.”

Ottawa would discuss implemen-

D I L B E R T

Mohamed repeated that Rogers favours opening foreign investment for large telecom players too, which can’t be more than onethird foreign owned.

“If the Canadian government decides to open up foreign ownership, it should open it up for everybody,” he told reporters later.

Mohamed said that four wireless carriers have never been sustainable in Canada and that globally, the norm is three wireless carriers in one country.

“I’ve never seen how a fourplayer market can work in a country like Canada,” Mohamed said, noting Canada’s “geographic expanse.”

Mohamed said if Verizon were to enter Canada’s wireless market, large urban markets would benefit more than smaller and rural markets. If Verizon comes to Canada, it should be required to roll out networks and not to “cherry pick” on the new wireless companies’ existing networks and it should face the same limits on acquiring spectrum, radio waves over which cellphone networks operate, that Rogers and others face.

Verizon has almost 100 million

tation with the provinces over the summer and fall, she said, but added she can’t discuss substantive issues because the new minister is still being briefed.

The document suggests any flexibility would need to take place within the broad parameters already outlined in the budget, calling the Canada Job Grant the “centrepiece” of the renewal of federal-provincial Labour Market Agreements.

Ottawa is offering to renew its $500-million Labour Market Agreements with the provinces and territories for four years, starting next April, it says.

But by the fourth year, 60 per cent of that transfer will go to the implementation of the Canada Job Grant, leaving only $200 million to be run as the provinces see fit.

Among the requirements, Ottawa is demanding that provinces spend their full allocation each year, that they provide “independently audited financial statements” within six months of each fiscal period, and report to Ottawa annually on plans, activities to minimize administrative burden, and results.

The plan is open to employers, but also to industry associations and trade unions. Ottawa claims once fully implemented, the grants could help train 130,000 Canadians a year.

“The Government of Canada will use P/T information to report nationally on results of investments,” it adds.

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CAMERON Ronald Glen Jan. 11, 1926 - July 3, 2013 Ron passed away hours after a massive stroke. Ron was born in Delburne, Alberta to Lillian Carter and George Cameron. He joined the military at seventeen and was shipped out to Ontario for training. He never saw action in World War II but made a lifelong friend in a fellow Albertan, John Vlchek. In 1944, he married Alice Grace Blades and they traveled with Gulf Oil completing geological maps of Alberta and their first child, Douglas was born in Pincher Creek. In 1958, Ron and Grace settled down to farm in the Delburne area and had two more children, Diane and Robin. Ron moved with his family from Delburne to Red Deer in 1973 and worked at the Alpha Dairy plant until he retired. He was an avid hunter and displayed his trophies in the front porch of his Ross Street home. He was a member of the Trochu Rifle and Pistol Club and the Red Deer Rock and Gem Club.

Ron participated annually in the Alberta Black Powder Cannon Shoot. In later life his interest in Western Canadian history led him to participate in historical re-enactments of the Riel Rebellion at Fort Normandeau and in other locations in Western Canada. Throughout his life, Ron enjoyed working in his shop where he made knives and was an amateur gunsmith. He embraced his Scottish heritage and hosted many a Robbie Burns party at his home. Through these activities he made many friends and acquaintances who supported him into his senior years. Ron is survived by his son; Douglas of Red Deer; his daughter Diane, h e r h u s b a n d D r. P e t e r Fawcett and his grandsons John and William of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his sisters Mary Pengelly of Delburne and Audrey and her husband Harvey Shaw of Calgary. He was predeceased by his son Robin in 1986 and his beloved wife Grace in 1990. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, July 28, at t h e D e l b u r n e C e m e t e r y, followed by a Memorial at the Balmoral Hall, East of Red Deer, at 2:00 pm with Open House until 7:00 pm. Your condolences can be shared at that time, or via email at dianecam98@gmail.com SCHUMACHER Marguerite Eva Memorial will take place July 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church.

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IPHONE 5 lost between 100.7FM THE RIVER is Collicutt and Chilabongs looking for a P/T on July 20. 403-347-5657 receptionist/sales assistant ask for Brendon to fill for maternity leave.

Duties include phones, JACKET, green. Went mail, sales proposals, bank missing June 12, at the deposits and various other Lakeside Community Hall. duties. Apply by July 31st If found please call to Daryl Holien 3617-50th 403-782-3031 Ave. Red Deer,AB T4N3Y5 or dholien@ LOST: iPhone, lime green harvardbroadcasting.com case.

Most likely lost in GARAGE SALE Highland Green area.

AT GREAT STRIDES AND WE are looking for a ...COMFORTS THE SOLE Please call 403-346-3920 positive, energetic person BARGAINS GALORE! REWARD OFFERED to join our Wellness Clinic MISSING from Collicutt for reception duties. This is Centre July 20, approx. a F/T position. Hours are TOO MUCH STUFF? late morning to early between 4-6 pm, a Addias Let Classifieds Gym Bag with clothes, evening, with occasional help you sell it. wallet & keys. Any info call Sat. Please fax resume to: 403-309-7251 or can be 403-318-7300, 347-2946 dropped at Looking for a new pet?

4702 50 AVE. Red Deer.

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

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ECKVILLE found Miniature Schnauzer, F, well trained, blue collar, Owner Claimed

Eventide 4820-45 Street Red Deer, AB

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Dental

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F/T OR P/T DENTAL HYGIENIST AND ASSISTANT RDA II needed for busy general dental office in Red Deer.

Must be a self-motivated team player with good communication skills.

KEYS found on Boyce St. Please send resume by the Macs Store. Key for with cover letter Chrysler product. Call to to†(888) 815-9839†or email identify 403-340-3252 to: carolfuis@gmail.com

FOUND: Female blonde coloured cocker spaniel. 3 miles east of Red Deer, just north of Parkland Nurseries. Call 403-340-0052

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Companions

SINGLE 63 yr. young man, non smoker, social drinker, likes classic rock & custom cars. Looking for Female companion. Reply to Box 1050, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager)

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Caregivers/ Aides

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RELIEF CAREGIVER FOR memory challenged F, 10 am. Sat. - 10 am. Sun. 403-346-3179

Janitorial

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BLACKFALDS LIBRARY is looking for a P/T JANITOR, experience an asset. email resumes to library@ blackfaldslibrary.ca Tired of Standing?

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Medical

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A position for an RN, LPN or RDA is avail. for one day a week ( Wed.). We offer a friendly working environment and staff.

Please bring your resume to 215-5201-43rd St. Red Deer or fax to 403 341-3599

Oilfield

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Fluid Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Clerical Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current LOOKING for receptionist drivers abstract to: at busy hair salon. No exp. n e c e s s a r y. P l e a s e c a l l 403-346-3112 or email to: sharon@fluidexperts.com Jenn 403-340-1447

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eventidefuneralchapels.com

REID Anthony (Tony) June 29, 1962 - July 18, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, son, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. Tony loved people, plants, and especially his animals. If there are those who wish to make a†donation in memory of Tony, one can be made to the Red Deer SPCA. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Heartland Funeral Services in Olds. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on July 26, 2013 at the Olds Baptist Church, 5005-53 Ave, Olds, Alberta.

A luncheon will follow at the Cottonwood Gordon Community Hall located west of Innisfail at the intersection of Cottonwood Road (Township road 352) and Range Road 30.

In Memoriam MOREAU, Bud Mar. 19, 1932 - July 25, 1979 We feel your warmth in the sunshine.

We see your life in the rain.

You are forever our angel Til we meet again.

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Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

by Arbor Memorial Arbor Memorial Inc.

Trusted Since 1929

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SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE A growing, well established ASME fabrication facility is recruiting for

COLTER ENERGY SERVICES IS NOW HIRING

Senior Piping/ Vessel Draft-Person

WELL TESTING: Supervisors Night Operators Operators

Candidate must demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD. Knowledge of Inventor & Compress.

Proven record of successful projects.

Strong computer skills, Technical aptitude and Problem solving capability are required.

We offer above industry wages and comprehensive benefit package.

Please email resumes to careers@fusionpro.ca or fax 403-347-7867 LOCAL Testing company seeking experienced Well Testers for areas including Sask. and US. Positions available immediately.

Day/Night Supervisors & Assistants.

MUST HAVE valid H2S and First Aid. Competitive wages and health benefits.

Email resumes and tickets to: welltesting365@ gmail.com LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

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NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR

Experienced Picker Operator, Swampers and Class 1 Drivers

with tickets. May consider qualified apprentice or suitable candidate.

For Red Deer area.

Have current Safety certificates including H2S Be prepared to work in remote locations for extended periods of time Must be physically fit Competitive wages, benefits and RRSP offered

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Please email resume with current driver’s abstract to: www.colterenergy.ca Under Career Opportunities JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. Must have valid Class 5 drivers license.

RSP’s and benefits pkg. incentives. Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com or mikeg@jagareenergy.com

Fax resume & abstract to 403-885-0473 email: info@trysonenergy.com No phone calls please.

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)

Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)

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Pressure truck operators and class 1 drivers. Small company, good money, paid benefits. Looking for responsible, safe, drivers and operators. Phone 403391-8004 for details. haulinacid.com

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Pidherney’s is busy and requires the following:

OILFIELD FOREMAN & EQUIPMENT OPERATORS We require Experienced Oilfield Foremen and Equipment Operators for the following:

PROFLO Production Seperators is currently taking applications for PRODUCTION TESTERS Candidates must have oilfield experience, enthusiasm, willingness to work hard and be on call 24/7.

H2S, First Aid, PST and/or CSTS. and a valid drivers license are the basic training req’d for the position. We are a small busy testing company with big standards. Please send a resume via email to info@proflo.net or fax to: 403-341-4588 Successful candidates will be called and put to work as soon as possible.

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND

Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Scrapers & Loaders

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Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

$12.25/hr.

To provide Food & Beverage service, handle cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Cook

$14.00/HR. To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing

Kitchen Helper

$11/hr To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean floors.

Assist in prep.

All positions are Shift Work & Weekends.

Fax resume 780-702-5051 CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons 10 FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS $11/hr.

Apply at 6620 Orr Drive.

Fax: 403-782-9685 Call 403-848-2356 or apply in person

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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First Aid, H2S and Ground Disturbance certification required.

TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced operators Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com fax 403-844-2148

HARVARD Park Business Centre Ltd is looking for an experienced cook for our kitchen. Banquet experience is a plus and knowledge on dealing with large groups. Seasonal.

Fax resume to 403-886-5003.

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 Anders Park #1, 73 ADDINGTON DR. Thur. 3-7,Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-3 July 25, 26 & 27 Something for everyone, camping, kids, patio & more.

Clearview COSGROVE CLOSE MULTI UNITS July 25, 26, & 27 Thurs.. - Sat. 8 - 6 Lots of Everything!

Deer Park

Devonshire 47 DURAND CRES July 25th - 27th Thursday - Saturday, Noon - 6 p.m.

RAIN OR SHINE

Fairview - Upper 66 FLAGSTAFF CLOSE All proceeds to Red Deer Hospice. Fri. July 26, 2-7, Sat. 9-4. LP’s, luggage, Christmas, oak kitchen cabinets, etc.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Glendale 39 GISH STREET July 25, 26, & 27 Thurs. & Fri, 11-8, Sat. 9-6 Household, toys, baby items, misc.

MOVING MUST GO!

Lancaster Green 105 LOGAN CLOSE July 25 & 26 Thurs. & Fri. 1 - 8 Toys, home decor, clothing, furniture etc..

Morrisroe 19 MITCHELL AVE. Thurs. July 25, 5-8, Fri. noon-7, Sat. 10-4.

Misc. items.

20 MARKLE CRES. July 25th, 26th & 27th Thurs. 12-6, Fri. 11-6, & Sat. 10-5 MOVING SALE COLOSSAL CRAFT SUPPLIES SALE, rubber stamping, scrapbooking and craft supplies; stamps, inks, papers, chipboard, ribbon, books, jewelry magazines and more.

Bargain Basement prices on Stampin’ Up & Others.

Liquidation of scrapbooking store stock.

THURS. JULY 25, 5 - 8 Parkland Nursery & Landscape, (Not the Garden Centre) 26572 Twnshp. Rd 384, Red Deer County NO Early Birds Please.

MAH CRESCENT Garage Sale - Multi-family.

Lots of kids items.

Thurs 25th, 3-8 & Fri 26th, 10-6

FRI. 3-8 P.M. SAT.8 -3 JULY 26 & JULY 27 Solid wood furniture, mint cond., quality household items and much more.

132 DICKENSON CRES.

Michener Hill

Normandeau

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

MOVING/DOWNSIZING 2 PARTY GARAGE SALE 5035 39 AVE. in alley.

Thurs. 25th & Fri. 26th, 10-6 & Sat. 27th, 8-Noon

161 NORTHEY AVE. July 25, 26 & 27 Thurs. 5-8, Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-2 ESTATE SALE Something for Everyone!

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2-3 yrs. post secondary education.

2-5 yrs. training 2-5 yrs. on-the-job exp.

Provide references The hourly rate will be $13.10.

Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161

Oriole Park 24 & 25 OHIO CLOSE July 25, 26 & 26 Thurs. 12-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-12 MULTI FAMILY Something For Everyone!

Rosedale 31 RICH CLOSE July 25 & 26 Thurs. & Fri. 4-8 Variety of items Something for Everyone

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a well experienced F/T HOSTESS F/T BARTENDER. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

WE are looking for a F/T Assistant Cook, wage $13.50 hr/ 40 hrs./wk. Mail resume to: House of Eka 502, 4747 - 67 St.T4N 6H3

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NOW HIRING

Carpenters & Labourers for work in Red Deer Apply at: Email: careers@ clarkbuilders.com Fax: 1-888-403-3051 www.clarkbuilders.com

24/7 COMPRESSION LTD. is looking for a shop service technician. 10 yrs. industry exp. and cylinder and accessory repair exp. an asset. Send resume to rob@247compression.com

BRAATT CONST.

Of Red Deer is seeking exp’d. carpenters for the agricultural industry. Must have drivers license. Call Brad 403-347-6562

Busy road construction company looking for

FINISHING HOE & DOZER OPERATORS

Minimum 5 yrs. exp, work 7 days a week at least 12 hrs. a day, overtime and subsided pay. Please Fax: resume to 403-309-1944 or email to: info@tblconstruction.ca EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Yr. Round 8-5 Shop Work •

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Successful candidate will have shown dedication & precision in their work.

Must have over 5 years heavy duty exp.

Some fabrication/ welding exp. preferred.

Priority will be given to licensed journeyman.

Scheduled time off.

Competitive compensation in a low pressure environment working with a great team. pumpingcompany@ gmail.com or fax: 403-342-0226 Attn: Charlie Re: Mechanic Position You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

DRIVER req’d. for city & rural deliveries, must be able to work alone and with others. Duties incl. driving, shipping/receiving and customer service.

Class 3 with air ticket and abstract is req’d. Drop JOURNEYMAN or resume off at Weldco #11, 4th.Yr. Apprentice 7491 49th Ave. or fax to No phone Plumber/Gas Fitter 403-346-1065. calls please. Only applireq’d for small shop in cants selected for an Westaskiwin area. interview will be contacted.

Competitive wages & DRIVERS for furniture health plan. moving company, class 5 Submit resumes to: required (5 tons), local & jwillplmb@xplornet.ca or long distance. Competitive fax to: 780-312-2889 or wages. Apply in person. call 780-387-6087 6630 71 St. Bay 7 MECHANICAL Business in Red Deer. 403-347-8841 Central Alberta is Now hiring Journeyman HVAC Technicians. Experience in A/C, Residential and Commercial. Service background a must. Estimating an asset. Applicant must have valid drivers license UPS is now hiring a and be willing to work on FULL TIME DRIVER call rotation. Competitive Applicants must be Salary. Please submit physically fit and be able resume to wcmltd@telus. to lift up to 70 lbs. net or fax 403 783-3531 Mon. to Fri, 10 to 12 hours per day. Alberta Class 5 NEW EMPLOYMENT license, clean abstract.

OPPORTUNITY This is fast paced, Central City Asphalt Ltd. physically demanding Class 1 or Class 3 environment. All Operator candidates are subject Packer Operator to criminal record checks.

Apply by online @ Flag People and www.upsjobs.com Labourer. or fax resume to: Fax resume to 403-648-3310 (403) 885 5137 Email resume to TOO MUCH STUFF? office@ccal.com Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Shipper / Receiver AES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD. Misc. looking for an energetic/ enthusiastic individual for Help our receiving department.

Fax resume to Academic Express 403-342-0233 ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING SMITH ROOFING & SIDING Looking for FALL START EXPERIENCED • Community Support SIDERS & ROOFERS. Worker Call 403-782-4771 or • Women in Trades 403-350-6571 • Math and Science in the Trades WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY • G E D c l a s s e s d a y s / evening REQ’S EXPERIENCED

JEETS PLUMBING & HEATING Service Plumbers.

Journeyman, w/service exp. Competitive wages.

Fax resume: 403-356-0244

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Drillers & Helpers to Drill for Pilings

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

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Truckers/ Drivers

EXPERIENCED sheet metal installer req’d.

Residential new housing and/or replacement expertise req’d. Call Brad 403-588-8399 or email brad@ ComfortecHeating.com

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

in GRANDVIEW 40A Ave & 47 St. area & N. side of Ross St.

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

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

Outside Sales Rep Please email along with

for our solutions driven sales team. Experience in air compressors and pneumatics a definite asset. Base + commission + mileage + benefits. For Red Deer & area. Apply: del.trynchuk@cea-air.com RED Deer based Acid hauling company looking for a Salesperson. Fax resume to 403-346-3766

MOUNTVIEW 43 Ave & 35 St. & area. $67/mo.

Owner Operators EXPERIENCED VALVE PERSONNEL & ASSISTANTS WANTED Advantage Valve in Sylvan Lake is moving into a new facility and expanding. We are looking for experienced valve personnel and assistants. Knowledge in API, ANSI and Actuated Valves with ability to deal with customers in service would be an asset. We offer competitive wages & benefit package.

EMAIL: cliff@ advantagevalve.com or FAX: 403-887-1463

1693338 Alberta LTD o/a Custom T’s, is Hiring Salespersons Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Good English and communication skills, Customer service oriented. is now accepting resumes F/Time, Perm, Shifts, for the upcoming Weekends Salary - $14.00 turnaround season hourly E-mail: Reachiesales@gmail.com JOURNEYMAN/ APPRENTICE Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds * Pipefitters * Welders Alberta LTD 1693338 * Boilermakers Extreme Energy o/a * Riggers Hiring Sales Supervisor * Field Administrators -retail at Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Exp. min. 2 ALSO ACCEPTING yrs. Good English. SuperRESUMES FOR vise and co-ordinate sales PERSON(S) staff. F/time, perm, shifts, EXPERIENCED WITH weekends. Salary - $19./hr * Quality Control Reachiesales@gmail.com * Towers CUSTOM Energized Air is * Skilled Mechanical Labourer a leader in compressed air technology and requires an * Welder Helpers

resume all safety tickets and trade tickets. Please specify which position you’re applying for.

Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com

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& Company Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

CLASS 1drivers req’d for road construction. Truck and pup exp. Living allowance incld. Fax 403-309-0489 TRUCKING company based out of Red Deer looking for experienced Class 1 drivers for winch tractor used for heavy hauling and tank truck operators. Top wages and exc. benefit pkg. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-346-3766 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.

ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Close & Ritson Close $98/mo.

DEER PARK AREA Dodge Ave, Donald Cl., & Dentoom Cl. $97.00/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info CRYSTAL GLASS is seeking MOBILE REPAIR OPERATOR. Must have vehicle, pay is hourly and commission. Will train.

Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email: branch208@crystalglass.ca Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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RV TECHNICIAN/ RV TECH APPRENTICE Duties include: • All aspects of RV Service work • Seasonal extended hours • Customer interaction

Attributes: • • • •

Previous experience Organized & Reliable Physically fit Mechanically inclined

Will consider: • Journeyman RV Technician status or equivalent related trade experience • Salary based on experience and ability • Company benefits • Top industrial wage for right person

E-mail bill@unclebensrv.com Fax: (403) 346-1055 or drop off resume, Attn Bill/Service

WATCH It! Bower Mall

347 300 RAMAGE CL.

WatchIT! specializes in the retail of premium watches & select sunglass brands.† At WATCH IT! we know that the secret to our success is our people.

If you are a team player, energetic, positive & sales motivated, we currently have a position for you!† We are looking for full time, part time and casual staff, as well as an assistant manager at our new store located in Bower Mall.

We will be looking for staff to begin on the 24th of August.

Please email resumes to wes.heck@watchit.ca.

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MULTI-FAMILY / MOVING Tons of quality stuff. Furn. to books to outside items.

Thurs. 25th starting at 3:00, through Sat. 27th until 5:00 Take Hwy 2A, N. of Blackfalds, turn E. on Lakeside Sargent Rd., approx. 4 km until you see Deer Ridge Estates, turn right. 3rd house on right.

24/7 COMPRESSION LTD. is looking for a field service technician. Minimum 10 yrs. exp. CAT,ET and Waukesha ESM certification needed. Full time contractor or employee.

Send resume to rob@247compression.com

AWESOME CLOTHES, BLING & ACCESSORIES. Friday 26th, 4:30-7:30 pm Saturday 27th, 10 am - 4 pm

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Central AB based trucking company requires

F/T & P/T COCKTAIL WAITER Sales & /WAITRESS Distributors Apply in Person w/resume to: BLACKJACK LOUNGE #1, 6350 - 67 St.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

Required Immediately Is seeking Owen Oil Tools in Red FRONT DESK CLERK Deer is currently seeking a * Answer phone calls Service Rep. You must be * Take reservations a well-organized, highly * Check in/out Guests motivated individual with Balance cash out excellent interpersonal & Attend to guest needs skills and be able to work $14.00/hr. independently.

The successful applicant HOUSEKEEPING ROOM must have a clean driving ATTENDANT record, excellent communi* Clean and vacuum cation and math skills, be rooms, public areas, pool physically able to handle etc. heavy materials, and be Replenish amenities, available to work flexible linens & towels hours, including weekends * Adhere to Holiday Inn and after hours. Previous safety stardands warehouse experience, $14.00/hr. inventory control, and All positions are Shift work oilfield knowledge would & weekends be a definite asset.

Fax Resume to: WHMIS and TDG training 780-702-5051 will be provided.

Classifieds...costs so little If you require additional Saves you so much! information, please call Owen Kaczmar at HOLIDAY INN 403-340-1017.

Red Deer South, Please fax your resume and current driver’s Gasoline Alley abstract to 403-340-0004 Is Seeking Attn: Owen or e-mail to: FRONT DESK CLERK Owen.Kaczmar@ * Answer phone calls corelab.com * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests TREELINE * Balance cash out WELL SERVICES & Attend to guest needs Has Opening for all $ 14.00/hr positions! Immediately.

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM All applicants must have ATTENDANT current H2S, Class 5 with * Clean and vacuum rooms Q Endorsement, (No GDL public areas pool etc. licenses) and First Aid. * Replenish amenities, We offer competitive linens & towels wages & excellent * Adhere to Holiday Inn benefits. Please include safety standards 2 work reference names $ 14.00/hr and numbers.

All positions are Please fax Shift Work & weekends resume to: 403-264-6725 Fax resume Or email to: 780 - 702-5051 tannis@treelinewell.com LUAU Investments Ltd. No phone calls please.

(O/A Tim Hortons) Food Counter Attendant VERSATILE F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) ENERGY Must be avail. weekends Growing Central AB. Prod. $11.00 per hour.

Testing Co. is accepting 4217 - 50 Ave. resumes for Exp. Supervis6721 - 50 Ave. ors, Night Operators & 7111 - 50 Ave. Operators. Positions are timhire@telus.net safety sensitive. A valid LUAU Investments Ltd. Driver’s Licence, H2S and (O/A Tim Hortons) First Aid Tickets are req’d.

FOOD SERVICE Successful Applicants will SUPERVISOR be notified. Please fax 1 yr previous experience. resume with current tickets to (403)887-0343 or email: F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) Must be avail. weekends hr@versatileenergy.ca $13.00 per hour 4217 - 50 Ave. Restaurant/ 6721 - 50 Ave. 7111 - 50 Ave. Hotel timhire@telus.net THE RUSTY PELICAN is BOULEVARD now accepting resumes for Restaurant & F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS Lounge must be avail. nights and Gasoline Alley weekends. Must have:

Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

Pidherney’s offers: • Top wages paid based on experience • Flexible work schedule • Benefit Package • Career Advancement Opportunities

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

Va l i d 1 s t A i d , H 2 S , Driver’s License required!

Must be willing to submit pre access fit for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7 Ability to work in changing climate conditions

website: www.cathedralenergyservices.com Methods to Apply: HRCanada@ cathedralenergyservices.com pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

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

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

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Pidherney’s is busy and requires the following:

SCRAPER OPERATORS Earthworks Division

We require individuals with push pull experience, grade knowledge & able to work well with others for work in the Central AB area.

• Top wages paid based on knowledge & experience • Benefit package • Career advancement opportunities Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

WESTPARK AREA

BOWER AREA

in MUSTANG ACRES Mobile Home Park & KENTWOOD Kelloway Cres.

Kensington Cl. Kyte Cres.

Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

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SUBWAY All Red Deer Locations Hiring Immediately

900

Please reply by email: Training qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com SAFETY or phone Quitcy at TRAINING CENTRE 403-314-4316 OILFIELD TICKETS

(Reliable vehicle needed) EAST MICHENER AREA 131 papers daily $777.00/mo.

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 HARVARD PARK BUSINESS CENTRE LTD in Springbrook is looking for a Maintenance/Painter for immediate employment. Must not be afraid of heights. Please fax resume to 403-886-5003

CLEARVIEW AREA 83 papers daily $444.00/mo.

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

LOOKING for laborers and flaggers for road construction. Fax 403-309-0489

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL

Archibald Cres.

Armitage Close

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

SUNNYBROOK AREA

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS BOWDEN RIMBEY Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Sherwood Cres./ Stanhope Ave. Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1530

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

1550

SOLID wood Cedar clad door 24”w, with hardware/frame $100 403-227-2976

1580

Children's Items

FISHER Price village, vintage little people set, many pieces, good cond. $45.

403-314-9603

1590

Clothing

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

NIGHT OWL SECURITY Now looking to hire mature, reliable person for overnight security guard position. Resumes to bestway@telusplanet.net Attn: Ken. 403-740-4696 SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help 3 pm-11 pm. weekends Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

1600

Computers

MOVING: HP 4 in 1 printer, fax machine, copier, scanner never used, $75 403-347-0104 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

EquipmentMisc.

1620

1 SINGLE DOOR COOLER, 1 Double Door Cooler & 1 Popcorn Machine.

Call Ted at 403-347-6814 or on Sat/Sun 403-347-5090

EquipmentHeavy

MOVING: Deep Freeze, apt. size, in good cond. $80. 403-347-0104 STOVE, Kenmore, self clean, white. $50.

403-343-0823

SOUTH African ladies Chamois suit, XS, 23” waist, lined skirt, mint cond., $200 403-227-2976

INGLEWOOD AREA

Logan Close Lees St./ Lawrence Cres.

(across from Totem)

Building Supplies

ANDERS AREA

LANCASTER AREA

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Inglewood Drive

403.341.4544

Auctions

EASTVIEW AREA 110 papers daily $589.00/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information

“Low Cost” Quality Training

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

1710

Household Appliances

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

278950A5

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

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

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

1630

Household Furnishings

1720

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

53” SONY projection tv, good working condition.

First $150 takes it You pick up. Phone Viki 403-346-4263

Misc. for Sale

1760

1937 VIOLIN, needs restoring, $150; Washer Toss game $60 403-347-6183 20’X40’ PARTY TENT Almost new. Can be seen standing. $1300. Table & chairs also avail. Avail. Aug. 5th.

403-573-1595 or 357-8467

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

1/2 DUPLEX, 2 bdrm. c/w stove/fridge, no pets, n/’s, 40+, $800 rent, $800 s.d., 403-348-0241 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

LARGE 2 bedroom, with new paint, new carpets, security cameras, private parking, new appliances to over 40 year old quiet tenants. Laundry on site, heat and water included, no pets for $950 rent/$950 damage. 403-341-4627.

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

2 BDRM. well cared for condo, North of river. Upgraded w/ hardwood floors, 4 appl. Avail. immed. $975 mo. & s.d.Call Linda **RENTED**

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

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

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

HALMAN Heights

Homes

3040

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

Suites

3060

2 Bdrm. Apartment for the Budget Minded!

This bldg. offers a central location near downtown, assigned parking and all amenities. For just $750./mo. you can’t beat the price in this market.

Call Nicole at 403-896-1193 to take a look and see your new home. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

2 BDRMS. Utilities Included Just $895.

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 1010

Eavestroughing

1130

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS EVESTROUGH / WINDOW Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. CLEANING. 403-506-4822 with oilfield service GUTTERS CLEANED & companies, other small REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 businesses and individuals VELOX EAVESTROUGH RW Smith, 346-9351 Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Cleaning

1070

Escorts

Complete Janitorial

www.performancemaint.ca 403-358-9256 VINYL SIDING CLEANING Eaves Trough Cleaned, Windows Cleaned. Pckg.

Pricing. 403-506-4822

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

CONCRETE???

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 MAMMA MIA !!

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

1165

LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Flooring

1180

LAMINATE and hardwood installers, com/res, professional, reliable, 30 yrs. experience 403-358-0091

Handyman Services

1200

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Massage Therapy

1280

Executive Touch Massage (newly reno’d) (FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

3090

Rooms For Rent

MOUNTVIEW: Avail now, 1 fully furn bdrm. for rent. $550/$275. Working or Student M only. 403-396-2468 ROOMS FOR RENT, close to uptown. Employed gentleman Rent $350/mo, s.d. $250. 403-357-9189

3190

Mobile Lot

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

1280

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

Choosing the Right Realtor DOES make a Difference Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta (403) 341-9995

Houses For Sale

4020

1145 sq. ft. 1/2 adult duplex, in Anders, 3 bdrm, 1 up, 2 down, 2 1/5 bath, main floor laundry, den, dev. bsmt., att. dbl. garage, numerous upgrades 403-755-7090 2 BDRM. 2 bath upscale 1/2 duplex in senior(50+ complex), not a condo, open bsmt., in SE Red Deer 403-341-4060

BY OWNER 1107 SQ. ft. home in Clearview Meadows, 4 bdrms, 3 up, 1 down, 2 baths + ensuite, dev. bsmt., det. dbl. garage, numerous upgrades.

403-396-9207

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

4430

LOW INTEREST FINANCING

Borrow up to 20K and pay $387./mo. at 8%. Personal & small business loans.

Bad credit OK. Call Toll Free 855-331-5322

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wheels 5000-5300

Cars

5030

2010 CAMARO 1LT,3.6L, Synergy Green option package, sunroof, 29,638 kms., $24,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

WINDOW / EVESTROUGH CLEANING. 403-506-4822 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Yard Care

1430

LAWNS, hedges, & Junk Removal, 403-358-1614

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. TREE BRANCHES REMOVED & Trim Hedges 403-896-2108 Free Est. 403-872-8888

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

Rare 1 Bedroom!

For just $815./mo. you can scoop up a much desired 1 bdrm. apt. Every week we have calls looking, now we finally have one open!

Call Lucie now at 403-896-9554 before it’s gone. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

2003 CHEV Avalanche, 4 dr, box cover, loaded, no leather only 165,000 kms. $6350. 403-348-9746

1997 DODGE Ram 1500 145,000 km. Manual, 4x4, gas, canopy. $6500 obo.

403-728-3161 or 304-4239

2008 PONTIAC GRAND Vans PRIX, red, 158,920 km., clean, excellent condition, Buses 4 new tires, new windshield, radio/cd player, a/c, front 2 0 0 2 F O R D W i n d s t a r brakes 90%, rear brakes 70%, 123,000 kms. $3000 obo $7750 obo. 403-877-8122, Call Danny 403-352-6890 403-358-4859, wellsdd@xplornet.com

5070

2008 LUCERNE CX, 131,000 kms., well maint. $12,500. 403-346-1623 2008 BMW 328i, 4 dr. sedan, mint cond, 71,000 kms, always garaged, never smoked in, auto., HID headlights, white w/black leather interior, must be seen. $18,900. 403-342-5967 leave message 2001 TOYOTA Echo 403-885-9791 1994 FORD T-Bird, 2 dr., loaded. clean. 352-6995

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5080

Motorhomes

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

LIVE THE BEACON HILL LIFESTYLE

Locally owned and family operated

SUV's

5040

SYLVAN LAKE 3 bdrm, 2 baths, open concept floorplan, stainless steel appliances $304,200 Call Jennifer 403.392.6841 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft.

3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900.

Dbl. att. garage.

403-588-2550

5100

ONE OF A KIND

1985 Vanguard 24’, completely re-built inside & out. Better than new! All work done by Gord Schmitt RV Services in Lacombe. Can be seen at 25 Fulmar Cl, Sylvan.

Fred, 403-887-4631 Make me an offer I can’t refuse.

Fifth Wheels

5110

2000 COACHMAN Catalina 28 1/2’ super slide out, new tires/batteries, immac. cond, must be seen to appreciate $8990 403-877-1414

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

5200

A-1 WILLY’S Parts Place Inc. Will haul away salvage cars free in city limits. Will pay for some.

Only AMVIC approved salvage yard in Red Deer 403-346-7278

Beautiful 4 bdrm., 1152 sq.ft.

Att. garage. A/C $345,000.

Call Lyle Nielsen, C21 Advantage. 403-358-8002

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

PUBLIC NOTICES 2007 SUBURBAN 1500 LT, loaded, new tires. DVD, 103,000 km. 403-346-2608

Public Notices

6010

MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft.

Dbl. att. garage. $409,900.

403-588-2550

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

MASON MARTIN HOMES New bungalow 1350 sq.ft.

Dbl. att. garage.

403-588-2550

Claims against the Estate of

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

4100

1420

2007 F150 4X4 S/C XLT Loaded, only 171,000 kms. $7950. 403-348-9746

CLASSIFICATIONS

DAVENPORT

4090

MORRISROE MANOR

2010 CHEV Silverado LT 4X4, Z-71, dual exhaust, cold air intake, iron cross bumpers, 24,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

1290

Moving & Storage

Money To Loan

1987 BMW RS100.

1000 cc. very good shape $3500. 403-358-1345

1372

ing central AB. 403-318-4346

4400-4430

Motorcycles

4040

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serv-

FINANCIAL

CLASSIFICATIONS

2007 LAND Rover Range Rover, 4X4, supercharged V-8, loaded, $33,888.

7652-50 Ave. Sport & Import

Commercial Property

4110

SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Lots For Sale

formerly of Sylvan Lake, AB must be filed with

Patsy Moore

2003 Ford Excursion 4X4, 7.3 L diesel, $16,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import 2001 YUKON trailer pkg, hwy. kms, loaded $5000 obo 403-986-7204 2001 DODGE Durango 4x4, $5000 o.b.o.

403-348-1634 1999 FORD Explorer XLS 146,000 kms, V6 4.0L, loaded, 4x4, exc. tires 403-347-2946 318-2299 1989 JEEP Loredo, auto, 4x4. Good cond. 318-3040

Trucks

5050

2012 SILVERADO 1500 4x4. p. windows, locks, mirrors, wood box liner, step sides, tow package, air, cruse tilt, 5.3 L motor, ext. cab.

13,000 kms. $28,900.

Ron 403-843-1162

4160

Pinnacle Estates

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

Dorothy Margaret Johnson,

before August 31, 2013 by calling 403-341-5571

1310

Window Cleaning

5050

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homes

This lower unit is located in Eastwood and even has a dishwasher. Call ASAP to jump on this in a tight market. Nicole 403-396-1193 Massage Painters/ www.laebon.com Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Therapy Decorators Laebon Homes 346-7273 3810 47 ST. Spacious 1 bdrm., bsmt.

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL PAINTING BY DAVE suite, stove, fridge, Condos/ WALK-INS WELCOME Interior, Exterior, New security Adult only, no 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 Construction. Comm/Indust. pets. $790. 403-343-0072 Townhouses 2 Journeyman w/over 50 TCM Massage Therapy Beautifully MASON MARTIN HOMES Insurance avail. 8 am-9 pm yrs exp. %15 discount for New condo, 1000 sq.ft.

Renovated 2 Bdrm. seniors. Free estimates. www.mygimex.org 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., In building located within All work guaranteed. We 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691 $189,800. 403-588-2231 easy walking access of the carry WCB & Liability trails, shopping and all Insurance. 403-307-4798 VII MASSAGE downtown amenities #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. including public transpor- Manufactured Seniors’ Pampering at its Homes tation. Bright apartment Services BEST! done in a stylish manner you will be proud to show 1978 NORFAB, 14x72, 403-986-6686 off. Call Lucie at FREE for Moving.

ATT’N: SENIORS Come in and see 403-396-9554 to see 403-887-2920 for help on small why we are the talk Looking inside! Hearthstone jobs, around the house MUST SELL of the town.

403-314-0099 such as yard landscaping,

By Owner. www.viimassage.biz bathroom fixtures, painting, GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, concrete or flooring. James D.D. $825, N/S, no pets, Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225 403-341-0617 no partiers, avail immed.

Misc.

403-346-1458 Income Classifieds...costs so little Services LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM. Saves you so much!

Property SUITES. 25+, adults only 5* JUNK REMOVAL SENIORS need a HELPING n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, Property clean up 340-8666 HAND? Cleaning, cooking for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft.

LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. companionship GARAGE door service.

2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason SUITES. 25+, adults only - in home or in facility.

Save 50%. 403-358-1614 Martin Homes 403-588-2550 n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Call 403-346-7777 or visit helpinghands.com for info.

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Accounting

This 2nd flr. 2 bdrm., apt. is in a quiet, adult only bldg. With a great location, assigned off street parking and a dishwasher, this building is perfect for young professionals.

Vacancies here never last.

Call Nicole at 403-896-1193 while you can. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

32 HOLMES ST.

1 1/2 blocks west of mall, 3 bdrm. bi-level, blinds, lg. balcony, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, rent $1245 SD $1000 Avail. Immed.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545

1830

1900

Stylish 2 Bdrm. just South of the Hospital

Trucks

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1445 CANNING JARS, SD $1000 avail. Aug. 1 1.

Quarts, $7/doz.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545 Pints $5/doz.

8 SPIDER PLANTS, Large INGLEWOOD 2 bdrm, 2 bath $10. ea. Small. $5/ea. executive condo. Heated 403-347-7658, 396-4078 underground parking. N/S, no pets. Professional single LARGE box of assorted or couple preferred. light bulbs, take all $15; 403-350-3722 / 780-479-1522 power rakes for lawn mower, two 15” & one 16” all KITSON CLOSE three for $15; 2 part bags newer exec. 3 bdrm. of lawn fertilizer (16-20-0) bi-level townhouse 1447 $15 & $10; 3 large carpet sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, pcs. beige, all $10; set of blinds, lg. balcony, fenced bike hanging racks $10; in rear, front/rear parking, large box of clear plastic no dogs, rent $1445 jars, all $10; 3 boxes of SD $1000. n/s misc. nails, nuts, bolts, etc.

Avail. Aug. 1 $8/box, 2 stainless steel 403-304-7576 / 347-7545 wine racks ea. holds 12 bottles $10/ea, bar shelf 5’ LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM CONDOS x 9 3/4”w $10; 16 Country & Western cassette tapes Bldg located on a quiet close $16; 29” long pry bar $10; backing onto treed area.

C/W Dishwasher. Short garage storage cabinet 6’ x 3 4 ” w x 1 2 d walk to schools and Parks.

Starting at $995/mo. Heat $30 403-314-2026 & Water incl. Call Lucie at ROSE bowls, vases and 403-396-9554 plant holders. Box full for Hearthstone 403-314-0099 $20. 403-314-9603 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, Cats generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, PRETTY KITTENS Sorry no pets. desperately need loving www.greatapartments.ca homes. Very playful & active.

FREE. Variety of colorful kittens 403-782-3130 Manufactured

Travel Packages

3060

Suites

Homestead Firewood

FIREWOOD, spruce & Food Counter Attendants maple. Truck load. $20.

Are you looking for a career **SOLD** opportunity with excellent benefits, a mature working FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, environment and opportunity Poplar. Can deliver to advance? If so, Subway 1-4 cords.

403-844-0227 has a position for you!

Please apply online @ LOGS mysubwaycareer.com or Semi loads of pine, spruce, Drop resume off in person tamarack, poplar. at 180, 6900 Taylor Drive Price depends on location.

Or email to Lil Mule Logging careers@rdsubway.com 403-318-4346 or Call us at 403-342-0203 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Employment del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Industries #1 Choice!

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

1660

Firewood

2010 SILVERADO 1500 LTZ, silver, 90,000. 403-346-2608

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

KEY TO SURVIVAL

Photos by MARK BRETHERTON/freelance

A Swainson’s hawk (left) circles a fence in a field southwest of Red Deer as he has something delicious in sight. On the fence at right is a Savannah sparrow that almost knew that he was in the right spot so the hawk could not get to him. The sparrow seems to demonstrate courage in a massive world full of peril where resilience and self reliance seem to be the key to survival.

Crush on friend making it hard to do things together Dear Annie: I am a woman and am deeply attracted to a good friend, also female.

We have begun watching a racy TV show together at my home, and it’s becoming very uncomfortable for me to watch it with her.

I find myself wondering whether I should instead offer to loan her the DVDs so she can watch them on her own. If so, do I need to explain why?

She has told me over the MITCHELL course of our friendship that & SUGAR she is eschewing romantic relationships until she is in a healthier frame of mind, which I support, and that she plans to move in six months or so.

I have a young son and am not interested in a temporary entanglement. I do not want to alienate my friend and am wondering what course of action is least likely to put a crimp in our friendship. — Crushing Dear Crushing: Is it possible that your friend is interested in you romantically?

If you think that might be the case, you should tell her that you are attracted to her and see what happens.

However, if that is too emotionally frightening and you fear it will end the friendship, you need to stop these incendiary “dates” in whatever way removes the intimacy from your get-togethers.

Offer her the DVDs and say that you are tired of watching this show. You could suggest an alternate TV program that is less racy or invite more people over so it’s not only the two of you.

You could meet at a local coffee shop or restaurant to chat.

You do not have to bare your soul to her if it makes you uncomfortable, but it means you must stop putting yourself in this compromising position.

ANNIE ANNIE

today as your well attuned antennae are able to grasp the most subtle hues around you. The energy around you puts you in great synch with your environment, which is so deep and mystifying.

Thursday, July 25 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You get a sense of comfort CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Matt Leblanc, 46; and relief where your relationships reside. Life seems always Ed Dickson, 26; Michael Welch, 26 sweeter and more gratifying when two individuals are on the THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The day promises to be highly same wavelength. Let your partner know what your future asdynamic and productive. We are truly blessed today as the pirations are and what you expect of them.

Moon makes dazzling connections to Mercury, Mars, Jupiter LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You appreciate and Pluto. We will be able to be sensitive and act someone who knows how to respect your perupon our feelings with great conviction, sincerity sonal boundaries and especially, your privacy. and assurance. It’s a great day to put your efforts Peeking over your own stuff would be a big misinto something constructive. take on their part. Respect is gained through Heart-to-heart conversations, important negomutual receptivity. tiations and transactions are highly favoured toSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You wander day. Reveal your true nature and don’t be afraid far, far away. You envision a better world with to talk about your feelings. Inner peace and tranplenty of possibilities and opportunities to prosquillity govern the day. per from. The best part is that you know for sure HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, that there’s some truth in all that. You are uplifted what an intense year is in store for you! Not only to new horizons with amorous feelings. will you have sharp intuitive skills, but you will SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are also get to live life to the core. You will undergo playing the detective role today. You question major transformative experiences that will change people’s behaviour as you want to tap into their ASTRO who you are as individual. Opportunities abound! deepest hidden motives. This introspective expeDOYNA ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are quick to rience gives you light to a certain private concern respond today and you act fast on your feelings. or a domestic situation.

You have a lot of inner confidence about personCAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sincere and al matters. An issue seems to be finally back on open communications should run for you like track. Decisions are made with ease and reassurance. clear blue water. Once you decide to engage in an honest disTAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be busy today runcussion with your mate, you will be amazed just how supportning your usual errands. You won’t mind a bit as you are highive they are. Let this positive flow linger and fortify your bond. ly motivated and pumped up with the positive surge of energy AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your everyday life gets around you. New faces come into your life with individuals busier by the day. Your colleagues are roaming around like who share similar interests. bees to honey. You are feeling somewhat comfortable in GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have a pretty brilliant idea your own skin knowing that everything runs according to your when it comes to building your net worth. And, why not create plans. Efficiency is your kind of pastime. a budget for that property or big purchase you have planned PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are in love with life and to make in the near future. Your ideas are crystal clear. you don’t want to escape this beautiful scenery. You are CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are jumping up and highly expressive today and it’s hard to hide your amorous down with joy in the fields of love. Yes, you are alive and evfeelings. Ecstasy and bliss take you to surreal dimensions. eryone notices that as well. You crave profound, pleasurable Dream on! experiences wherever you go. Your mind will soak up every Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and bit of new information. columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Some of the animals were already dead by the time rescue workers got there. The ones still living were too sick to treat and too toxic to move, and had to be euthanized.

The toll the operation took on workers ranged from physical to emotional, said Capt. Cindy Machado, who headed up a team of workers from the Marin Humane Society in Novato and co-ordinated veterinarians who came from all over the country for the weeklong December operation.

People were throwing up because of the ammonia fumes and “there were times you had to run outside just to catch a breath of fresh air,” she said.

People emotionally broke down and had to be excused.

Several people ended up with colds and sore throats.

“I lost my voice,” she said.

“I had some idea what to expect but little could have prepared me for the overwhelming stench of death and decay you could smell from the outside of the facility. On the inside it was overpowering,” said Daphna Nachminovitch, senior vice-president of cruelty investigations for PETA. There were 18,400 feeder rats and over 600 snakes, black tree monitors, tokay geckos and sulcata tortoises, Nachminovitch said.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Rescue crews went into a warehouse last year to save nearly 20,000 rats and reptiles at a wholesale distributor of exotic snakes and rodents, encountering a sight so revolting that they needed crisis counsellors to cope.

Many of the animal control workers came out gasping for air and sickened by the heinous sights and smells, including a mixture of death, disease, decay and ammonia from accumulated urine and feces in rat bins. Officials with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called it the largest-ever seizure of animals in California.

The owner and manager of the business have now been arrested and charged with more than 100 counts each of felony animal cruelty for the way they treated the rats and reptiles. Their company, Global Captive Breeders, raised rats and snakes that were sold at pet stores and swap meets.

The Riverside County district attorney filed the case Friday and a judge issued warrants for owner Mitchell Steven Behm, 54, and company manager David Delgado, also known as Jose Magana, 29. A message left for Behm’s attorney was not immediately returned, and a lawyer for Delgado could not be located.

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals initiated the investigation after sending an undercover operative

crowded bins and because of a faulty water system, were either drowning or dying of thirst.

“Some were literally eating each other alive,” she said.

Mitch Behm got a conditional use permit for the business in 2009, said Justin Carlson, a spokesman for Lake Elsinore.

The city received one anonymous complaint about the business before PETA stepped in, Carlson said. The company’s website listed corporate offices in Rancho Santa Margarita.

A whistleblower contacted PETA and the animal welfare agency sent an undercover investigator to get a job at the business. The investigator documented rats being grabbed by their tails and slammed against poles, stomped on, shot with a BB gun, frozen alive and drowned.

The undercover worker was there for two months, and Nachminovitch said that period of time was needed to document enough photo and video evidence to obtain a search warrant. In addition, the neglect was so far advanced by the time the whistleblower called that it would have been impossible to save the animals.

The 6,100-square-foot warehouse had separate entrances to the reptile and rat rooms, but the snakes didn’t fare any better than the rats, Nachminovitch said.

Some of the boas and pythons were 15-feet long.

The animals were euthanized in the warehouse and taken to a rendering plant, she said.

dementia. She wanted to stay in her home.

I am a retired Adult Protective Services social worker whose job was to investigate adult abuse, neglect and exploitation.

I cannot tell you how many times I investigated a report in the home and knew as soon as I saw the caregiver that the person had a history of violence.

I have told my children that I want to remain in my own home only if I can recognize it as my own and the information I give them is reliable. (Dementia patients often report thievery or abuse when it does not exist.)

Otherwise, I want to be in a nursing home. There is a much greater chance that abuse or neglect will be witnessed in a nursing facility.

When the patient’s family hires a caregiver, it is important that they go through a licensed reliable service that screens their employees.

They should never look through the classified ads for an individual to care for a loved one. — Been There Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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ANNIE: Dark family history Dear Annie: My father recently informed me of some dark family history that happened years ago.

I already felt disconnected from his side of the family, but now I feel ashamed to be a part of these secrets and dishonorable behavior.

I am considering changing my surname. I suspect my father will be angry that I’m giving up the family name, and I realize that my name doesn’t necessarily reflect on me, but going through life connected to those bad things seems like a worse option.

What do you think? — Shady Family Business Dear Shady: Unless your family name is particularly recognizable, it is unlikely that anyone will connect you to these dark deeds.

However, if you wish to change your name as a protest against your father’s family, that is up to you. But be prepared for his reaction and willing to face the consequences.

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