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Red Deer Advocate WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY, NOV. 9, 2013
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‘WE WERE ALL SCARED’
There’s nothing funny or charming or anything like that about war. All it does is break up families.
BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF
Danny Murray does not classify himself a hero, just a once-eager airman who was “very, very very lucky” to come out of the Second World War alive. The 90-year-old Red Deerian was once a teenaged Red Deerian who “like every red-blooded boy wanted to be a pilot.” After enlisting in 1942, though, the Royal Canadian Air Force decided Murray’s small frame would make him a perfect fit for the back of a plane, and a tail gunner he became. “It was small, small people that got that job,” said Murray from his Deer Park home. Although it was not the job he wanted, the position may have ultimately saved his life. On June 10, 1944, Murray’s big
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bomber was an easy target as it flew low on a mission above a marshalling yard along the French-Belgian border. When enemy anti-aircraft fire hit the plane, Murray was able to bail out rather easily thanks to the fact that only two weeks before he was one of two tail gunners selected to test out a seatback parachute. Other gunners in a similar situation would have had to grab a parachute and strap it on before ditching a failing aircraft. Of the eight men in the bomber, Murray and four others survived the hit. But only Murray and one other crewman evaded capture once back on the ground. After coming down in a grain field in complete darkness with only a small survival kit, though, Murray was far from in the clear. Not only did he have to procure more food and water, he had to convince wary Frenchmen
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in the mostly-occupied country that he was not, in fact, a German agent — a challenge highlighted by an encounter one night in a small village when he was filling up a water bottle from a rain barrel. “The owner of the house came out and challenged me, and I finally explained to him I was a Canadian. So he took me, very reluctantly, into his house. He was very, very scared, which he should have been.” After being sent on his way with some bread, it was still a few days before he hid out in a graveyard and then put in contact with the French underground. He would spend 13 weeks with the group, being shuttled between safe houses before British soldiers liberated the area and celebrations broke out.
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House demolished by city frustrates neighbours HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COULDN’T FIND RESOURCES TO SALVAGE ITEMS FROM PROPERTY BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF
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BRIEFS Two Central Alberta residences raided RCMP found a large quantity of drugs, handguns and cash while searching a Red Deer residence in Inglewood and an Innisfail residence at about 8 a.m. on Friday. Red Deer City RCMP say they located a significant amount of drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana. A number of firearms, including several handguns, were seized by police, along with a large sum of Canadian currency. Four men were arrested and taken into custody. Charges are pending. Red Deer City RCMP general inves-
The property was purchased by the city after a slope stability survey in 2012 revealed the foundations of two properties along Cronquist Drive were at risk of becoming unstable. “Safety was an issue because of the adjacent slope of the river,” Goranson said. The city obtained a grant from the province to
tigation section executed the search warrants with the assistance of K Division Emergency Response Team, Red Deer City police dog services and Red Deer city community response unit. Arrests were made at both locations and no one was injured during the arrests.
Sentencing next month for man convicted of sexual assault A 39-year-old Red Deer man was convicted on Friday of sexual touching in regards to his stepdaughter who was 13 years old at the time. The man, who cannot be identified in order to protect the identity of the victim, was found guilty of incidents that happened in August 2011. Justice Keith Yamauchi, who announced his verdict in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, said he accepted evidence that the amount of the man’s
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WAR: Using tinsel as a tool of war “Their lives weren’t worth a sacred damn if the Germans had ever discovered them,” said Murray of the French Resistance fighters, “It would have been
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DNA on the girl and her clothing was beyond what could normally have been transferred through activities in the household. The man was also accused of sexually abusing his stepdaughter in July 2011 while on family camping trip, but Yamauchi said he was not satisfied the man was guilty. The case returns to court on Dec. 2 to set a date for sentencing.
Storage room destroyed in Olymel fire An early morning fire Thursday at a Red Deer pork processing plant damaged an equipment storage room. Staff at Olymel were evacuated around midnight as fire crews worked inside the building, but there were no reported injuries. The plant is located at 7550 - 40th Ave., just north of 67th Street along Riverside Drive.
curtains for them, that’s for sure.” Murray said he does not think of his war service very often, but does have some happy memories of the camaraderie the war engendered. And over coffee he recalled with a laugh how metallic tinsel became a tool of war, with crews dropping heavy bundles of it from their planes to disrupt enemy radio communications. The planes he flew about 30 sorties in had light armor and inadequate weapons. They regularly flew low enough to be easy targets, and there were daylight raids and twice-daily missions.
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“It wasn’t anything to be funny about. We were all scared,” said Murray. When asked how Canadians should mark Remembrance Day, Murray made clear that Canadians should be grateful to live in a peaceful nation. “There’s nothing funny or charming or anything like that about war. All it does is break up families,” he said. According to Veterans Affairs, there are approximately 90,000 Canadian Second World War veterans still living. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com
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The fire was discovered by the plant’s maintenance workers, said Shane Dussault with Red Deer Emergency Services. “It destroyed a storage room within the building, but was contained to that area. There was quite extensive damage in that area and a lot of contents had to be emptied out of the room,” said Dussault. The cause has not been determined, but Dussault said it is assumed to have been accidental. The room in which it occurred — an area used to hand out equipment to workers — was locked at the time, he said. “It was confined to a smaller area of the building. It could have been a lot worse for sure.” There was a delay in the plant’s operations as the fire was suppressed and investigated, but it was back up and running later that morning. Olymel company officials could not be reached for comment. Olymel is one of Red Deer’s largest employers.
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A Red Deer couple said they are concerned more was not done to salvage material from a city demolition project beside their home. The city began knocking down a house along Cronquist Drive near Heritage Ranch on Thursday after purchasing the property earlier this summer. Dennis and Pamela Leis, who live next door, said the house is full of salvageable material. “The windows were upgraded not that long ago. There’s patio doors in the back. Flooring, cabinets. That siding — you can’t even buy that any more. I hate seeing this stuff get thrown in the garbage. It’s filling up the landfill. The city should know better,” Dennis said. “Why not reuse the lumber, trusses?” Pamela said she also knows there is a complete sauna downstairs that could be taken apart and reused. However, a City of Red Deer official said steps were taken to have as much salvaged as possible and that Habitat for Humanity was contacted at the end of June. “We did discuss it with them, as we thought it was the right thing to do. It would have been a few weeks that they had to go in ... I understand they weren’t able to go but we certainly made the offer,” said Paul Goranson, Red Deer’s director of development services. “We did allow the homeowner to go in and salvage as well.” The house should be completely demolished by Wednesday. Paula Madu, executive director with Habitat for Humanity, said they just couldn’t find the resources to put together a crew for salvaging at the time. Goranson said it’s up to the demolition team to do any salvaging now. “We said to the contractor we tendered for demolition, anything that’s there that you can salvage and reuse, build that into your price for the demolition. So we don’t know exactly what that will amount to, that’s their area of expertise.” Goranson said. According to Wade Martens, land services specialist with the city, the contractor has been salvaging as an excavator tore out the garage and back deck on Friday. “Cabinets, doors, a gas fireplace and a stove top have so far been salvaged by the contractor,” Martens said.
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Central Alberta health zone Former Red below national average Deer teacher WEBSITE SAYS RATE OF SMOKERS, OBESITY AND pleads guilty LIFE EXPECTANCY BELOW AVERAGE to sex assaults in the 1970s — KERRY BALES ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES CENTRAL ZONE LEAD
stantial outliers. We’re performing at a level that would be expected across the country.” The average cost of a hospital stay in the central zone came in above the national average of $5,335 at $5,615. In fact the province as a whole came in well above the average, at $6,631, as well Red Deer Regional Hospital at $5,800. “It is higher; that isn’t exactly new information. It’s been highlighted before,” Bales said. “From an Alberta Health Services perspective, what we’re looking to do is make sure we’re appropriately expanding our services, investing in quality patient care and outcomes, making sure we have opportunities for the right technology and improving cost efficiency — things like looking at changing models of care where we can actually maintain patient care with less cost. It’s an ongoing process.” Facts available specifically for the Red Deer Regional Hospital show 9 per cent of patients were urgently readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, compared to the national average at 8.7 percent. For Lacombe, the number was 10 per cent. Ponoka was at 12.3 per cent followed by Sundre at 9.8, Olds at 8.2, Innisfail at 8, Rocky Mountain House at 7.5 and Stettler at 7. “It’s important to note this type of data isn’t designed to be comparable in the sense that it creates a competition,” Bales noted. “There’s always different considerations in different areas with different populations. These numbers are just to be used to look at ways to drive improvement in patient care.” The new website is the first step in CIHI’s initiative to make information on health system performance more interactive and accessible. Next year, the institute plans to release more performances measures for regions and hospitals with new ways to compare them. For more information, visit ourhealthsystem.ca rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com
Injured worker wasn’t wearing protection equipment BY ADVOCATE STAFF A 46-year-old employee of Railserve Inc. was seriously injured after falling from the top of a rail car at Dow Chemicals’ Prentiss plant near Blackfalds this week. The worker, a contractor for Dow Chemicals, fell about eight metres (25-feet) while cleaning the top of a tanker car at 1:18 a.m. on Thursday. Occupational Health and Safety said the man was not wearing fall protection equipment such as a harness, when he climbed up onto the rounded tanker. Dow’s Emergency Response Team immediately responded to the workplace accident, treating the injured man on site and calling for an ambulance, said Katherine Salloum, spokesperson for Dow Chemicals. Brookes Merritt, a spokesperson for Occupational
Health and Safety, said the worker was taken to Red Deer hospital with multiple fractures. Salloum heard he was in stable condition. Both Dow Chemicals and Occupational Health and Safety are continuing to investigate the fall — as is Railserve Inc. Tim Pullen, vice-president of human resources for Railserve, based in Atlanta, Georgia, said his company is concerned about the accident, as “safety is always a top priority for us.” Since the matter is under investigation Pullen said he couldn’t say much else. “We will be reporting our findings to the appropriate authorities.” No other serious workplace accidents were reported at Dow Chemicals’ Prentiss plant, or with Railserve Inc. workers lately. In fact, Merritt said that Railserve’s lost time claim rate indicates that safety at the company has been steadily improving since 2007.
SENTENCING SCHEDULED FOR NEXT JANUARY BY ADVOCATE STAFF A former Red Deer schoolteacher will be sentenced early next year on a single count of rape in connection to sexual assault charges laid in September, 2011. Warren Dexter Fertig, 72, pleaded guilty before Judge John Holmes in Red Deer provincial court on Friday afternoon in connection with sexual activities involving a teenaged student. Details of the charge were not read pending the sentencing hearing, scheduled for Jan. 17, 2014. A simplified version put before the court on Friday states that Fertig committed the offence between May 1, 1975 and Sept. 30, 1977. The offences occurred when Fertig was a teacher at River Glen School. The detailed statement of facts, crafted by Crown Prosecutor Jason Snider and defence counsel Alain Hepner, is to be read during sentencing. While the facts would normally be read at the time of a guilty plea, Crown prosecutor Wayne Silliker asked on Friday that it be adjourned until sentencing because of unusual circumstances. Fertig has “a certain notoriety” in Red Deer which would disqualify most local judges from hearing the submissions, Silliker told the court. He said Snider has therefore requested that the hearing be held before Judge Darrell Riemer, who is from outside the area and who will be available in Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 17. The Crown will take no action until then on remaining charges of sexual assault of a girl under 14 years old and sexual assault of a girl between 14 and 16, said Silliker. Fertig had asked to be tried by Court of Queen’s Bench judge alone after being ordered to stand trial at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing in October 2012. His trial had been scheduled to open on Tuesday, but was abandoned that morning when Hepner advised the court that he and the Crown had reached an agreement and that his client wished to return to provincial court to enter his plea.
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A new online report shows health of people in Central Alberta zone is below the national average on a number of indicators. The results were recently published on the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI)’s new website. Our Health System, provides a snapshot at how health structures are operating not only nation-wide and in the provinces and territories but also in local regions and specific facilities. It focuses on access to hospital care, quality of care, spending, health outcomes and disease prevention, honing in on indicators such as the number of hospital deaths, life expectancy at birth and how many patients have repeat hospital stays for mental illness, among many more. In the Alberta’s “central zone,” the website reveals 79.3 per cent of people have a regular medical doctor, compared to the national average of 85.1 per cent. Patient readmission rates within 30 days of discharge are at 9.2 per cent compared to 7.7 nationwide. Almost 25 per cent of people age 12 and older are smokers in Central Alberta, compared to the country’s 20.3 average. On the obesity subject, 26.3 per cent are considered obese, compared with 18.4 throughout the rest of the country. Life expectancy is at 79.6 per cent with the national average at 81.1 and the average number of avoidable deaths per 100,000 people is 226, compared with 183 nationally. However, the number of annual hospital deaths in the central zone was 84, lower than the national average of 89. “This is always good information for us to be able to look at the performance of our services. When it’s released, we analyze how it pertains to our sites to see if it points us in the direction for any opportunities for improvement,” said Kerry Bales, central zone lead for Alberta Health Services. There were no surprises found on CIHI’s website, Bales said. “For the most part, Alberta doesn’t have any sub-
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BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A young man whose infectious energy touched the lives of many was celebrated by more than 600 friends and family on Friday. Jonathon David Wood was described as an incredible person who easily inspired others with his dedication to sports and his passion for life. The 33-year-old’s life was cut short in the early hours of Nov. 4 when an alleged drunk driver rearended an Alberta Gold taxi at a south east Red Deer intersection. Wood was on his way home after having a few drinks following a squash tournament. Wood was the sole passenger in the taxi. Friends and family shared stories, tears, laughter and memories while celebrating Wood’s life at the Sheraton Hotel Red Deer. Orange buttons with the words, “Keep your head up. Keep Your Heart Strong,” from a Ben Howard song were pinned on jackets and shirts. Those inspirational words were the ones Wood lived by. His mother Lori Church said her son arrived three weeks early when he was born because he had a lot to accomplish. Church said Wood had high standards for himself in every aspect of his life. She talked about his ability to provide comic relief; how much his family and friends meant to him and his ability to reach out to anyone. “Jon touched the lives of more people in more places that we have yet to comprehend,” said Church. “Even now he overwhelms us with his generosity and his ability to bring people together of a large and diverse group of people.” Church said while his death raises questions for which there are no real answers, his life demands pause for thought. Born and raised in Lacombe with his siblings and his single mother, Wood played just about every sport and excelled at them all. In recent years, he took up squash and was quickly making a name for himself on the squash circuit. Wood worked with his uncle Travis Gangl who was a mentor and father figure at Liquid Capital Alberta Corp., a finance company in Red Deer. Gangl said his nephew was an overachiever and if something became his passion he excelled beyond imaginable heights. Gangl introduced Wood to squash and remembered the text messages Wood would send after every match. He talked about Wood’s willingness to help at the family farm but he lacked basic mechanical interest. He also shared stories from the office and Wood tended to be late for everything.
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A memorial has been set up at Body Basics by friends of Jonathon Wood who died in a motor vehicle collision in Red Deer over the weekend. One long-time friend said Wood inspired her to step out of her comfort zone to go for her goals. His long-time hockey coach in Lacombe Minor Hockey Association talked about how Wood, a goaltender, played his heart out in every game. Close friend Jeff Borle said Wood was a brother to him. Borle said Wood was the first person you would go to when you had something incredible to share. He was also the go to person when you had a problem. “His dreams were bigger than anyone could imagine,” said Borle. “Nothing was out of reach or unattainable. He taught me never to settle or to pursue anything if it means anything to you. He was the most gracious, generous and honest person I knew.” Tyler James Wilson, 18, of Brooks has been charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death. Wilson appears in Red Deer provincial court for a bail hearing on Nov. 13. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
Alberta government creating agency to increase organ, tissue donations BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A woman with a potentially fatal liver disease says Alberta’s decision to improve the “dire condition” of organ donations gives her new hope of getting the transplant she needs to survive. “We are on the verge now of having a system in the province that, when the day comes that I need my liver, there is likely to be one for me, and my children don’t have to face the prospect of a future without their mother,” Karen Korchinski of Edmonton said Friday. “This day is the happiest day of my life.” Alberta has one of the lowest organ donation rates in Canada, with about six donors for every million people. About 75 people in the province die each year waiting for a transplant. The government blames the province’s booming population, lack of a policy to vigorously promote organ donations and the absence of a simple yet effective way for people to register their consent to donate. This week, Alberta proclaimed legislation to address those problems. A new agency is to co-ordinate organ donations online to make registering as a donor much easier. Any time someone renews a driver’s licence or government identification, he or she will be asked about consenting to be a donor. People will also be able to register themselves online. The information will be saved in a computer database that can be quickly consulted by health professionals. Right now, people wishing to donate need to submit a legally binding written form that is signed, dated and witnessed. They can also carry a signed universal donor card. Korchinski said her physician told her the biggest challenge she would face in surviving her liver disease would be time spent on a waiting list for a new liver — not the transplant operation itself. Len Webber, a Progressive Conservative MLA from Calgary, said he decided to take action when he
heard Korchinski’s story. He crafted and introduced the private member’s bill that the government has adopted. Other provinces with similar approaches, such as Ontario’s Trillium Gift of Life Network, have recorded a big jump in the number of people signing up to be an organ donor. “I think about the Trillium system in Ontario and how their organ donation rates have increased significantly since the implementation of this agency,” Webber said. “We are certainly hoping that will happen here and it will happen here.” Last year, Ontario reported 1,053 life-saving organ transplants, an 11 per cent increase over the previous year and the third year in a row the number of transplants went up. Organs were donated from more than 250 people. Under Alberta’s current policy, physicians approach family members before operating on an organ donor, but finding written consent forms under tight transplant deadlines can make decisions difficult. Alberta Health hopes having the consent information more readily available online will increase the chance of families following through with a donor’s wishes. Ronnie Glavsie, president of Trillium, said families in Ontario have the final say when it comes to organ donations, but almost always approve after seeing that their loved one had registered a wish to donate. “Without evidence, a family will consent about 60 per cent of the time,” Glavsie said from Toronto. Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne said the province is working on how to deal with such potential conflicts. Alberta’s new approach is to roll out in the spring and be fully integrated into the government’s computer system within three to five years. A group that lobbies for transplant patients lauded the new policy. “The sad fact is that many Albertans on organ donation wait lists die before a donor is found,” said Nancy MacDonald of the Alberta Donates Life Coalition.
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Opposition party leaders do not tend to extend too many friendly invitations to their counterparts on the government side, but Wildrose party leader Danielle Smith is encouraging Premier Alison Redford to take a free tour during her next stop in Red Deer. After touring Michener Centre Friday, Smith said she thought the premier should take advantage of the opportunity as well. “Two weeks from now she’s going to be in Red Deer for her party’s annual general meeting. I think she should come a little bit early and take a tour of the facility,” said Smith, who toured with Sylvan Lake-Innisfail MLA Kerry Towle. “You can meet a lot of the residents in an hour or an hour and a half, and I think it would change the perspective.” Since the government announced in March that it would relocate 123 of the centre’s current residents into community group and seniors homes, the group fighting that edict has regularly invited the premier to tour Michener Centre, noting that her predecessors all visited the facility at one point. Last month, Lee Kvern, whose sister lives at Michener, invited each of the opposition party leaders to visit the long-running residence as well. She said the goal of the tours is to show the leaders that Michener, despite its notorious past, is “not an institution anymore” but rather a home for residents that has won eight Premier’s Awards of Excellence since 1999. Smith seemed convinced after the tour, marvelling at the level of care residents receive and struggling to think of where those older residents with very low mental capacities can be properly cared for when the centre closes. “I’ve been to a lot of long-term care facilities and quite frankly I cannot think of any of the facilities that I’ve visited that would be able to manage the care for these high needs residents that I saw at Michener. I can see why the families feel so passionately,” said Smith. Smith met a couple of residents on the tour and noted that many of those at Michener have lived there for decades, supported by a staff that has a low turnover rate. She said the centre’s history, which includes forced sterilizations, may cause some to have a misunderstanding about the service the centre provides today. Kvern toured provincial NDP leader Brian Mason through the facility last month. She invited Liberal leader Raj Sherman for a tour as well, but found out that he has already been through the facility. Friends of Michener Centre will hold its fourth rally in Red Deer protesting the closure at 4 p.m. on Nov. 22 in front of the Sheraton Hotel to coincide with the Progressive Conservative party’s annual general meeting. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com
ROB FORD CONSIDERING HELP BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Rob Ford is clinging to his job despite mounting pressure for him to step down following a week of shocking confessions of drug use, drunken stupors and erratic behaviour, though people close to him said the mayor is considering help. Ford has steadfastly refused to step down, even temporarily, though as the week went on his vows became less angry and more weary. In light of the startling admission that he smoked crack cocaine during one of his “drunken stupors”, both friends and foes called on the mayor to take time off and seek professional help. His lawyer suggested Friday that Ford hasn’t completely ruled out rehab. The mayor is considering his options and treatment is one of them, Dennis Morris said, though he cautioned that Ford can be unpredictable. The embattled 44-year-old mayor looked drained as he left city hall Friday, begging the horde of reporters camped outside his office for privacy. “I’m dealing with a very serious personal issue right now,” he said. “Can you please just give me that time?” Ford’s spokesman said the personal issue is not related to the ongoing scandal.
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One of world’s strongest storms hits Philippines BUT NATION APPEARS TO AVOID MAJOR DISASTER BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MANILA, Philippines — One of the strongest storms on record slammed into the central Philippines, killing at least four people, forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and knocking out power and communications in several provinces. But the nation appeared to avoid a major disaster because the rapidly moving typhoon blew away before wreaking more damage, officials said. Typhoon Haiyan left the Philippines early Saturday on a path toward Southeast Asia, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tweeted. Forecasters said the storm was expected to pick up renewed strength over the South China Sea on its way toward Vietnam. Nearly 750,000 people in the Philippines were forced to flee their homes. Weather officials said Haiyan had sustained winds of 235 kph (147 mph) with gusts of 275 kph (170 mph) when it made landfall. By those measurements, Haiyan would be comparable to a strong Category 4 hurricane in the U.S., nearly in the top category, a 5. Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are the same thing. They are just called different names in different parts of the world. Because of cut-off communications in the Philippines, it was impossible to know the full extent of casualties and damage. At least two people were electrocuted in stormrelated accidents, one person was killed by a fallen tree and another was struck by lightning, official reports said. Southern Leyte Gov. Rog-
er Mercado said the typhoon ripped roofs off houses and triggered landslides that blocked roads. The dense clouds and heavy rains made the day seem almost as dark as night, he said. “When you’re faced with such a scenario, you can only pray, and pray and pray,” Mercado told The Associated Press by telephone, adding that mayors in the province had not called in to report any major damage. “I hope that means they were spared and not the other way around,” he said. “My worst fear is there will be massive loss of lives and property.” Eduardo del Rosario, head of the disaster response agency, said the speed at which the typhoon sliced through the central islands — 40 kph (25 mph) — helped prevent its 600-kilometre (375-mile) band of rain clouds from dumping enough of their load to overflow waterways. Flooding from heavy rains is often the main cause of deaths from typhoons. “It has helped that the typhoon blew very fast in terms of preventing lots of casualties,” regional military commander Lt. Gen. Roy Deveraturda said. He said the massive evacuation of villagers before the storm also saved many lives. The Philippines, which is hit by about 20 typhoons and storms a year, has in recent years become more serious about preparations to reduce deaths. Public service announcements are frequent, as are warnings by the president and high-ranking officials that are regularly carried on radio and TV and social networking sites.
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Debris litter the road by the coastal village in Legazpi city following a storm surge brought about by powerful Typhoon Haiyan in Albay province Friday, about 520 kilometers ( 325 miles) south of Manila, Philippines. The strongest typhoon this year slammed into the central Philippines, setting off landslides and knocking out power and communication lines in several provinces. President Benigno Aquino III assured the public of warlike preparations, with three C-130 air force cargo planes and 32 military helicopters and planes on standby, along with 20 navy ships. Among the evacuees were thousands of residents of Bohol who had been camped in tents and other makeshift shelters since a magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit the island province last month. Relief workers said they were struggling to find ways
to deliver food and other supplies, with roads blocked by landslides and fallen trees. World weather experts were calling the typhoon one of the strongest tropical cyclones on record at the time it hit land, but not quite the windiest. There were disputes over just how strong it is because of differences in the way storms are measured. “In terms of the world I don’t think it’s the strongest,” said Taoyang Peng, a tropical cyclone scientist at the World
Meteorological Organization in Geneva. But he added that “it is one of the strongest typhoons to make landfall” and probably the strongest to hit the Philippines. The U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center put Haiyan’s sustained winds at 315 kph (196 mph) just minutes before it made landfall Thursday, which would be a world record. However, officials in Tokyo and the Philippines but the wind speed at about 235 kph (147 mph).
Kerry mounts diplomatic push on interim nuclear deal with Iran BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GENEVA — With a boost from Russia and China, Secretary of State John Kerry mounted a major diplomatic push Friday to reach an interim nuclear deal with Iran, despite fierce opposition from Israel and uncertainty in Congress. But day-long talks, including a five-hour meeting that brought together Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, failed to resolve differences. Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, described the late-night session as “productive” but added, without elaboration, that “we still have lots of work to do” and talks would continue Saturday. A senior State Department official said “over the course of the evening we continued to make progress” but “there is more work to do.” He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to characterize the talks. Kerry and his counterparts from Britain, France and Germany arrived in Geneva with the talks at a critical stage following a full day of negotiations Thursday and said some obstacles remained in the way of any agreement offering sanctions reductions for nuclear concessions. Word that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and a Chinese deputy foreign minister also were headed to the talks provided fresh hope for at least an interim deal, perhaps on Saturday. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted any agreement in the making was a “bad deal” that gave Iran a pass by offering to lift sanctions for cosmetic concessions that Netanyahu said left intact Tehran’s nuclear weapons-making ability. Asked about Netanyahu’s criticism, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said “any critique of the deal is premature” because an agreement has not been reached. The White House later said President Barack Obama called Netanyahu to update him on the ongoing talks and said Obama affirmed he’s still committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The White House said Obama and Netanyahu will stay in close contact. Kerry tempered reports of progress, warning of “important gaps” that must be overcome in the elu-
sive deal that would offer limited sanctions relief if Iran starts capping programs that could make atomic weapons. Lavrov also was joining the talks, Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency reported. His deputy, Sergei Ryabov, was quoted as saying that Moscow expects them to produce a “lasting result expected by the international community.” A Western diplomat in Geneva told The Associated Press that China is sending a deputy foreign minister to the talks. The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to provide such information. “The negotiations have reached its critical, very sensitive situation, and it needs decisions at higher levels,” Araghchi said in comments broadcast on Iranian PressTV. Any agreement would be a breakthrough after nearly a decade of mostly inconclusive talks, but would only be the start of a long process to reduce Iran’s potential ability to produce nuclear arms, with no guarantee of ultimate success. Kerry arrived from Tel Aviv after meeting Netanyahu and trying to defuse concerns. Israel is strongly critical of any deal that even slightly lifts sanctions unless Iran is totally stripped of technology that can make nuclear arms. The talks primarily focus on the size and output of Iran’s enrichment program, which can create both
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Cold, hard (and fluffy) snow facts Lately, we have had snow on the brain. We’ve also had snow on our cars, sidewalks, roads and tuques, if we stand still long enough. One minute a week or so ago I was playing golf and putting on sunscreen and the next minute I wake up to find a humongous dump of snow that wasn’t even funny. The trees in the yard are weighed down and hunched over with snow like people with sore backs from shovelling, and poor old Scamp the Deranged Shih Tzu, who is now stone cold blind and deaf — our Helen Keller dog — kept getting lost in the suddenly weird world of our back yard every time we put him HARLEY out to do his business. HAY This continues to include several times in the middle of every night when myself or my Better Half has to stumble out in the snow, half asleep in housecoat and snow boots to dig out and haul in a large lump of thick and freezing snow that is actually a small dog. This is not fun, and not very pretty either. But all this snow got me thinking, which is never good idea, and I decided to do some serious research, which involves, as usual, getting a coffee and noodling around on the interweb. So, for your listening and dancing pleasure, I have found Several Interesting Factoids About Snow. Snow factoid: Snow is not white. Who knew? If snow isn’t white, how can we tell when it’s yellow, which is a concern of any dog owner, if you know what I mean. I don’t know about you, but it looks pretty darn white out there in my world. But according to the website Snowbrains.com (yes there is a website called Snowbrains), snow is actually clear and colourless, and it’s the reflected light in the snow crystals that give it its white appearance. But if I remember correctly from Mr. Mills’ Grade 10 Science class (which of course I don’t because I was asleep) isn’t that the way all colours of stuff works? Still, when out there tweaking your back shovelling mounds of snow, just remember, all that white stuff is just an illusion. But just because it isn’t white doesn’t make it any lighter, if you get my ‘drift.’ Snow factoid: Environment Canada reports that the highest recorded snowfall in Canada dumped on Dec. 4, 1967, in Fredericton, N.B., totalling 78 cm, which is just about three feet, or about the same amount that currently seems to be in my back yard. Put it this way, I’m pretty sure there used to be lawn chairs out there. But that’s just a drop in the proverbial snow shovel compared to the World’s Record of Snowfall. That was in 1998-99 at Mount Baker in Washington, where 2,900 cm of snow fell during the course of the season. Luckily it was in the Mount Baker ski area, so most of the snow was immediately flattened by hordes of fearless snowboarders wearing neon snowsuits. Snow factoid: A blizzard is a snowstorm on steroids. That’s my definition, but really, there is an actual definition of what a blizzard really is. To be a blizzard there has to be three factors: a) You can’t see for a quarter of a mile (15.678 cm); b) winds must be over 35 mph (156 metres per second);
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and c) the storm must last for at least three hours (180 minutes). But the real definition of a blizzard is that wicked snowstorm that happens every time you have hit the road for that out-of-town hockey tournament. Snow factoid: The well-known fact that the Inuit people have 100 words for snow isn’t. True, that is. Totally false, according to many unsubstantiated websites. In fact, the Inuit have about the same number of words for snow as we do in the English language. Which means most of them are swear words. Snow factoid: Snowblindness, which happens when you look at too much snow, is technically known as ‘photokeratitis.’ This is a good thing to remember next time you play Scrabble. Snow factoid: Fear of snow is called ‘chionophobia.’ It is also known as Canadian Snowbirds (who are all in Phoenix or Florida at the first sign of scary snow). This is also a good word to remember when you play Scrabble, although you should probably be out shovelling snow rather than playing Scrabble all the time. Snow factoid: According the British newspaper The Telegraph, “the world’s largest snowman was actually a snowwoman.” Apparently in the town of Bethel, Maine, residents in 2008 built a snowwoman giant that was 122 feet high, which in the Canadian language is 37.18 metres, which is almost exactly half as high as our local green mushroom (onion) water tower! The residents also gave her telephone pole sized trees for arms and skis for eyelashes. Yikes. It’s obvious that a large dump of snow
makes people completely crazy. Snow factoid: According to the same source of British journalism obtained by illegally wire-tapping phone calls, “Japanese scientists have developed a snow-eating robot.” Apparently this snow-eating robot uses GPS to shovel snow from a driveway, which it then converts into bricks of ice. Which makes it even more difficult to get out of the driveway. We here in Canada have a far superior invention, however. It’s called “the friendly neighbour with a snow blower.” Snow factoid: And finally, let’s just address that most sensitive of snow topics — the snowflake. Who doesn’t love snowflakes? But the only trouble with snowflakes is that they all dogpile together and make snow. Nonetheless, here are some things you probably really want to know about snowflakes according to various expert web sources: a) snowflakes are always hexagonal (made of ‘hex’); b) without a doubt, no two snowflakes are alike; c) it is completely untrue that no two snowflakes are alike; d) the world’s largest snowflake was “found in Montana in 1887, and was 15 inches across and 8 inches thick”, which in Canadian translates to ‘ginormous.’ What? This obviously confirms the factoid that you can’t always believe what you find on the interweb. But when it comes to snow, which is reported to be a purely Canadian invention — now that, I believe. Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.
The curse of Mars applies to Asian nations The Curse of Mars also applies to low-energy transition to a Mars orbit Asian countries. will close before the end of this month, About two-thirds of the attempted and it won’t open again for more than missions to Mars have failed, many of two years. them even before leaving Earth orbit, Once Mangalyaan gets there, if it and most of the rest when they tried to does, it will go into orbit around Mars land. and carry out various scienJapan’s only Mars mistific experiments, notably a sion failed in 1998, China’s search for methane (an indifirst try failed when the cator of the presence of life) Russian rocket carrying its in the Martian atmosphere. Mars orbiter into space fell At this point, various back to Earth in 2011 — and arrogant and/or sanctimoso India seized the oppornious people will point out tunity to be the first Asian that the American Mars rovcountry to go to Mars. er Curiosity has already reFifteen months after the ported finding no methane decision was announced by on Mars, and that India is Prime Minister Manmohan too poor to be indulging in Singh in an Independence such foolishness anyway. GWYNNE Day speech from the Red The Indians will reply Fort in Delhi, India’s halfthat NASA, the American DYER tonne Mangalyaan vehicle space agency, also said that blasted off from the Satish there was no evidence of Dhawan Space Centre on water on the Moon — unthe country’s east coast on til the Indian lunar orbiter Tuesday. Chandrayaan-1 reported the presence It is already in Earth orbit, and of water molecules in the lunar soil in within two weeks it will set course for 2008. Mars. They might also mention that if the Unless the Mars Curse gets it, of United States waited until there were course. no more poor Americans before sendThere is something faintly ridicu- ing people to the Moon, the first U.S. lous about India and China “racing” mission might leave 50 years from now. to be the first Asian country to reach Or maybe not even then. Mars, but it’s no more ridiculous than The Indian space program operates the Russian-American space race of on an amazingly small budget (about the 1960s. $1 billion a year), but it has put dozens Besides, to be fair to the Indian of satellites in orbit that provide pracSpace Research Organization, the tical benefits for earthbound Indians: launch window for making a relatively remote sensing, flood management,
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cyclone alerts, fishery and forest management, etc. But that’s all in near space; the question is really whether long-range space exploration is a rational proposition. Nationalism is part of the motivation behind every country’s space program, and while it has its comical side it does at least persuade the political authorities to provide the large sums that are needed. China is planning to land a rover on the Moon next month, and is talking about a manned landing there by 2024. That will certainly speed up India’s manned space program. Like the old Russo-American space race, the Chinese-Indian one will accelerate the development of new technologies and techniques. It will fill some of the gap left by the loss of momentum in the older space powers, and some useful science will get done. But the biggest reason for welcoming the entry of major new players in space exploration is the one that everybody is too embarrassed to mention: the future of the human race. Well, almost everybody. Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, the private company that aims to dominate the delivery-to-orbit service once provided by NASA, actually wants to create a human colony on Mars in his own lifetime — and he’s 41 now. He is a serious player, whose large fortune (derived from his creation and subsequent sale of PayPal) is now devoted to manufacturing electric cars
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and building space transportation systems. Both projects are prospering, and he sees them as providing the financial and technological basis for pursuing his real goal: spreading human beings beyond this single planetary habitat while the launch window for that is still open. Musk was quite frank about that in an interview with Rory Carroll in The Guardian newspaper last July. “The lessons of history suggest that civilizations move in cycles,” he said. “You can track that back quite far — the Babylonians, the Sumerians. We’re in a very upward cycle right now, and hopefully that remains the case. But it might not. There could be some series of events that cause that technology level to decline. “Given that this is the first time in 4.5 billion years where it’s been possible for humanity to extend life beyond Earth, it seems like we’d be wise to act while the window was open and not count on the fact that it will be open a long time.” I’ll let you in on a little secret. That is a big part of the motivation (though a rarely admitted part) for half the people who work in any of the national space program, including India’s. They value the science, and they may even revel in the glory from time to time, but that’s what it’s really about. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Feud between Harper, aides and senators discredits institutions and politicians The real cost of the ugly feud robocalls, the cult of the leader, politics, the fear is that their inbetween Prime Minister Stephen the short electoral cycle, failures terest in key issues and challenges Harper and his aides and Sena- by the media and the growing cost will diminish,” with healthy sceptors Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin of elections all contribute to de- ticism leading to cynicism instead. and Patrick Brazeau is to further clining political engagement. Yet what is needed is a more endiscredit our political institutions Prime Minster Harper’s seem- gaged public. and politicians. ing disdain for ParliaPolitical engagement is further Canadians are hardment and lack of civil- discouraged when governments pressed to believe eiity towards political use their power to promote secrether side, and this is opponents has further cy over openness, as we have seen something we really weakened public trust. in Canada in recent years. cannot afford. Indeed, there are seThe current government has Former prime minrious questions about operated with a heavy hand, preister Jean Chretien was whether our democrat- venting scientists from explaining fond of saying that the ic institutions, which their research and interfering in role of government was have served us well in Statistics Canada, denouncing the to represent the future the past, are adequate Parliamentary Budget Officer as to the present. for a much different politically partisan because he Government, in world. There are some dared to challenge government this view, not only was serious thinkers who financial figures and closing down DAVID uniquely positioned to believe democracy it- independent sources of research CRANE take a long-term view; it self is in crisis. and analysis that help Canadians also had a responsibilThe difficulty dem- understand key issues. ity to do so. ocratic societies face For example, the government But when the public today in making deci- shut down the Round Table on loses trust in their politicians and sions that have critical long-term the Economy and Environment, their political institutions, it be- consequences has been well put which had been providing Canacomes that much harder to deal by the Oxford Martin Commission dians with valuable analysis and with serious issues that require for Future Generations, which information. Yet what we need is tough choices. contends that the short-termism better information and analysis if So difficult decisions are put that plagues our political and the public is to support difficult off when the public loses trust in business decision-making is a ma- decisions. the decision-makers. jor threat to our future well-being Political life should be a noble A loss of trust means a loss of because short-termism is storing calling and our political institulegitimacy. up a long list tions should Without a sense of legitimacy, of potentially be cherished it is difficult for the public to ac- d i s a s t r o u s by an encept necessary but unpopular de- problems in gaged and cisions. the future. active citiThere are serious issues facing “Trust is zenry that Canada today that require some v i e w e d a s takes the big decisions, and with big conse- an essential public realm quences, from how we deal with c o m p o n e n t seriously. climate change and move to a low- of effective We are loscarbon economy and how we dra- p o l i c y m a k ing that and matically improve public health ing because we will pay to reduce the incidence of non- trust bestows a high price communicable diseases to how we l e g i t i m a c y , unless pubmeet the challenges of an ageing a n d t h u s lic trust and society, reduce inequality and im- f a c i l i t a t e s engagement prove our economic performance greater pubis restored. through innovation in an increas- lic willingThe prime ingly competitive global economy ness to abide — THE OXFORD MARTIN COMMISSION minister, his to generate good jobs and sustain by decisions FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS a i d e s , a n d our standard of living. and proposthe Senators There have been reasons for als made by must accept some time to worry about what is politicians,” the commission ar- the blame for a further deteriorahappening to political life, with gues in a recent report. tion in our public life. declining political engagement Trust makes it easier for govThere are too many big issues and confidence in our political ernments to make difficult deci- to be addressed that require the institutions. sions. serious debate and mutual respect Negative political advertising, “The absence of public trust that is absent from our political 24/7 media, the preference for therefore implies decreased like- life today. sound bites over reasoned state- lihood of governments taking difEconomist David Crane is a synments, a growing reliance on polls, ficult but necessary decisions.” dicated Toronto Star columnist. 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For the many Torontonians who cringe at the thought of facing another year of upheaval at city hall, Montreal’s municipal travails offer a few sobering insights. The first is that regardless of what happens to Mayor Rob Ford between now and then, there can be no lasting return to business as usual until next fall’s municipal election. Another is that the light at the end of the current tunnel, when it is finally in sight, may turn out to have looked brighter in the distance than it actually is. By coincidence, it was a year to the day this week that Gérald Tremblay resigned as CHANTAL Montreal mayor. For months his administration had been HÉBERT besieged by media allegations of corruption. When that coverage was validated by devastating testimony in front of a public judicial inquiry, the Quebec government suggested Tremblay step down and he agreed that he should. To this day the former mayor does not stand accused of breaking any laws but he had clearly lost the confidence of Montrealers. In the court of public opinion Tremblay was found guilty of blindness to the corruption that was endemic on his mayoral watch. Six months later Michael Applebaum, the city councillor who was chosen by his peers to serve as interim mayor, was arrested at his home as part of a wide-ranging corruption-related police inquiry. Over that stormy period, garbage got picked up. Snow was cleared or melted. Bus fares went up. Parking fines were distributed with the customary zeal. In short the daily life of Montreal went on. By comparison to the year before when downtown streets had been the nightly stage of massive student demonstrations for weeks on end, 2013 was actually a quieter year for most Montrealers. For months Quebec’s largest city prepared for what the media and the province’s political class unanimously billed as a watershed municipal election. But in the end the vote that took place last Sunday failed to live up to that advance billing. With new allegations of corruption surfacing in the media almost daily, it seems many Montrealers simply tuned out the municipal shenanigans. Almost 60 per cent of them shunned the polling stations. By comparison to the previous municipal vote, the 2013 turnout barely went up a few digits. Tremblay’s former municipal party was disbanded but many of his former seatmates chose to run again and more than a few were re-elected, including a handful who had held front line positions in his administration. Some of the successful incumbents ran as independent candidates; others — including a star candidate who was reported a few days before the vote to have socialized with organized crime figures - found a new political home under the winning banner of mayor-elect Denis Coderre. It may seem strange that the quest for a new broom brought Montrealers to Coderre — a politician who was long associated with old-style politics over his decades in the federal arena. But in the end Coderre did not so much win the election as a divided opposition lost it. The absence of a single compelling alternative to Coderre led to a decisively mixed result. Only 32 per cent voted for the new mayor. His three main rivals split the bulk of the remaining 68 per cent between them. For many voters the best that can be said about the outcome of the Montreal municipal election is that the new mayor was not issued a blank cheque; Coderre’s party failed to win control of the council he is to preside over. There is every reason to believe he and fellow council members will be able to live up to the expectations of most Montrealers. Those expectations are so low that it should not be a stretch for the new mayor to rise to the occasion. But strong leadership is hard to exercise in the absence of moral authority and the latter remains in short supply in post-municipal election Montreal. Toronto might do better next fall. But as he clings to power Ford is making Tremblay look good and it is possible to imagine that Toronto could actually do worse.
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Caring people in the heartland of Central Alberta SCALE, SCOPE AND DEDICATION DEMONSTRATED THROUGH QUILTS The drive west on Hwy 11 is always What met me at Alhambra was difone that I enjoy, especially on a sunny ferent than that and blew me away. day in the autumn. On this particular Even though most of the Wednesday there were onleaves have fallen, the sunly four ladies working, and drenched harvested fields yes, they were grannies, but gleam yellow with the straw a more animated group of bales in what my wife calls beautiful people you will Rumplestiltskin’s gold. not find. Three of us were on our There was no gossip to way to meet the group of be heard; their conversaladies who make the quilts tions carried great wisdom and sleeping bags that we and caring sprinkled with a hand out to those on the good dose of humour. street. After introductions and a And we were in for a surchance to settle in, we were prise we did not expect. given a brief history and a CHRIS As we drove into Alhamview at the layout and also SALOMONS bra, once again we were a snapshot at their ‘modus struck by the beauty of our operendi.’ country, and this hamlet did Henry Ford could not not disappoint us. have improved on their proIt is a small, very clean community duction line. that houses a church hall where these It all began as a vision given to one ladies meet every Wednesday to work of the ladies who, after some discustheir magic with bits and scraps of sions with her pastor and others, becloth. gan collecting the materials and inAs I had mentioned in a previous vited ladies from all around the area article, my vision of a quilting bee was to participate. the Hollywood stereotypical image of a Little did this five-foot-nothing bungroup of gossiping grannies sitting at a dle of energy expect what this would table sewing the quilts. blossom into, she just obediently fol-
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Only a couple of the ladies attend this particular church while the rest come from all walks of life; many travelling long distances to participate. About 20 ladies are involved overall while about 14 meet together on Wednesdays. In the three hours we spent with them, we learned that they do not want to be named because they do not want the glory for this project; that belongs to God. Whether homeless in Red Deer or surrounding communities, or a victim of the Southern Alberta Floods, hundreds of people have been comforted and reminded that there are people who care enough to spend countless hours and much of their own resources to provide for the needs of the people around them. My companions and I were amazed and impressed with the scale, the scope, and the dedication demonstrated by these beautiful, caring and giving ‘grannies.’ Thank you is just not enough! Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.
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A DESERT OASIS FOR FAMILIES Finding the unexpected amid the cacti in Scottsdale
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There are things you expect to see in Arizona and things you don’t. You expect to see saguaro cacti; you don’t envisage surfers. But there we were, standing in front of the FlowRider at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., watching a 15-yearold boy from Kelowna performing surf tricks on a giant wave. He made it look so easy. The FlowRider looks a little like a miniature ski hill with wa-
ter rushing up it at high speed to create a massive surfing wave ideal for boogie boarding or wakeboarding. They say that even the desperately unco-ordinated can be taught to surf on a FlowRider, so I decided to put that promise to the test and my teenage daughter and her friend decided to join me. A small crowd had gathered near the FlowRider to watch the action.
“I think it would be wise for you girls to wear a T-shirt over top of your swimsuits,” advised my husband as we got in line to give FlowRider a try. Thinking he was being overly protective about their modesty, the teenagers completely ignored the well-meant advice. Fortunately, I decided to let them go first. Please see FAMILY on Page B2
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Scottsdale: not just for those over 50 any longer Photos by GREG OLSEN/freelance
On B1, top: The flowrider looks a little like a miniature ski hill with water flowing up it a high speed. On B1, bottom: You should watch your back — literally — at Butterfly Wonderland. The new Scottsdale attraction is home to American’s largest butterfly atrium. There’s also an aquarium and touch pools. Top left: Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Desert Botanical Gardens after dark. Desert wildlife displays and colourful lights are only part of the fun. Some cacti only bloom at night. Top right: During peak family travel times (summer, Christmas, spring break), many resorts bring in extra entertainment for families. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess had a zipline in place when we visited. Bottom left: The kids’ fishpond was a big hit with this young man, who caught his first catfish. Bottom right: If you opt for a suite at the Four Season Scottsdale, you might get one equipped with a private outdoor fireplace — ideal for making s’mores. The suites also have private plunge pools and outdoor nature showers.
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FAMILY: Great activities for all ages in region Things were going well until the first big wipeout. As the would-be surfer fell backwards, the powerful wave began pushing the top half of her bathing suit to a position it was not designed to accommodate. If not for her speedy hands, the crowd of onlookers might have gotten more of a show than they had bargained for. Back on the boards (with T-shirts over our suits), we each took turns practising our surfing skills on the giant wave. After multiple attempts, each member of the family did indeed manage to stand up on a wakeboard and surf. It was a thrilling experience and one that we never would have expected to find in the middle of the Arizona desert. There was a time when visitors to the Scottsdale area of Arizona were pretty much limited to the 50-plus set, but things have been changing in recent years as the city has come into its own as a familyfriendly travel destination. With a host of great family activities and attractions, the city was voted by Sunset Magazine as the best place to raise kids and by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the best warm weather family travel destinations. Those who imagine Scottsdale to be the exclusive travel domain of snowbirds are often surprised to see the number families enjoying the destination. It just goes to show that the Arizona desert is always a place to expect the unexpected.
Top four family-friendly activities near Scottsdale and Phoenix Hang 10 at the FlowRider: Surfing in the desert is a new feature of the Westin Kierland Resort’s adventure water park. Riding the FlowRider’s simulated wave uses a
combination of the skills of surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. At the moment, it is only open to resort guests. (kierlandflowrider.com) Musical Instrument Museum: The largest museum of its type in the world, the MIM contains more than 15,000 musical instruments from countries all over the world. The museum is interactive and wireless headsets allow guests to listen to recorded performances from many famous artists. There’s also a special room where they can try playing some of the unique instruments. (themim.org) Desert Botanical Garden night tour: The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix will celebrate its 75th birthday in 2014 and to mark the occasion, the garden will be having after-dark Luminaria tours for 31 nights in November and December. The gardens will be lit up each evening with more than 8,000 handlit Luminaria bags and thousands of white twinkle lights. There will also be Chihuly’s artwork on display. Hand bells, cider and carolers will bring out the holiday spirit. If you aren’t visiting during the holidays, there are other after-dark events hosted at the gardens throughout the year. (dbg.org) Butterfly Wonderland: Home to America’s largest butterfly atrium, Butterfly wonderland in Scottsdale has a 3-D theatre, a butterfly emergence gallery, honeybee displays, an ant colony and large freshwater aquariums and touch pools. (butterflywonderland. com)
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Budapest at night is a sea of lights. Budapest is noted as the City of Lights and this is especially true at the Chain Bridge on the Danube River.
River cruise great way to see Europe BY DUANE MCCARTNEY SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Tired of back packing or bus tours to see Europe? Then try a river cruise. It’s a great way to see various parts of Europe and you don’t have to sleep in a different bed each night. This was my first venture on a boat cruise of any kind. I had been interested in the possibility of a river cruise since friends went on river trips on the Danube and the Rhine. My wife had always wanted us to go on an ocean cruise, but there was no way I was going on a ship that stops every day in a different port with several thousand passengers. Besides, I’m prone to sea sickness. So the river cruise was definitely the way to go. The trip started in Prague, a very upscale, modern city with high fashion districts, lots of historical churches and castles and thousands of tourists. “At first it was mind-boggling seeing all the different tour groups following their guide, who held up a placard or umbrella high in the air as a means of guiding their group around the square,” said Joy Wilson of North Vancouver. “But after a while you just got used to it. “Looking back, Prague was our favourite city. There were many fine restaurants, a beautiful river walk, and very interesting cathedrals and castles. The main feature in the town square is the astronomical clock on the old city hall. The clock dates back to the 15th century and not only tells the time but also shows the date, the signs of the zodiac and the phases of the moon. At the full hour, the figures of the 12 apostles appear in two windows and a rooster crows and the bells in the tower begin to ring the hour.” Our group was bused from Prague to Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria on the banks of the Main-
Danube Canal waterway. Nuremberg was heavily bombed during the Second World War and was the venue for the trials of the Nazi war criminals. Today, the city has been rebuilt and the historical buildings restored. Along with 140 fellow passengers, we cruised on the Avalon Imagery, a ship that was 140 metres long and 11 metres wide. There are about 100 ships that sail the various rivers in Europe and they are all basically designed the same, to allow them to pass under low bridges and navigate through the canal and lock systems. On this seven-day trip to Budapest, the ships have to go through 26 locks to get over the European Continental divide and on down to Budapest. It was a dream of the Romans to link the Rhine and Danube river systems but only in recent time has this international waterway been possible with the building of the canals and locks. For the first two days and nights, we travelled on the canal, stopping at Regensburg and Passau, Germany, and Linz, Austria. The canal banks were heavily forested with deciduous hardwoods so there could be glorious fall colours if one did the trip in the fall (you might have to book well in advance to go during the fall colours). Each day, the ship stopped near the centre of a city. Usually the oldest part was the most interesting area. There were local bus and walking tours with local guides included in the trip, or you could take optional tours at an extra cost to travel into the countryside. The region had a similar climate to southern Ontario, with lots of rolling grass and grain, corn, soybeans, canola and sugar beet fields in addition to numerous maple, walnut, and pine trees. On the dairy farms, the house and barn were built as one unit as the heat from the barn would help keep the house warm in winter. The countryside is noted for flowers and every home had window boxes full
of greenery. In the higher elevations, there is snow in the winter. More than half of Germany’s 1,250 breweries are located in the region of Bavaria and all beers are governed by the world’s oldest legislation relating to food, going back to 1487. This specifies that German beer may contain only water, hops, malt or other grain. Pil lager is the most famous beer of the area. “This part of Europe was the birthplace of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss and on our visit to Vienna you could really see why it is called the City of Music,” said Al Robertson of Brandon. “One of our big highlights was touring the opera house.” One visits central Europe to see Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style architecture. Gothic architecture, with it soaring churches with pointed arches and flying buttresses, was prevalent from 1130 to 1500s. It was followed by the Renaissance style of Leonardo da Vinci, from 1420 to the 1600s. Renaissance means “rebirth” and the buildings are of classical style with columns, triangles and cupolas. The detailed painted cathedral ceilings were of importance in this era. In the 1600 to 1780 era, the Baroque style was to “glorify God in all things” and churches of this period were lavish and extravagant in their goldcoloured decorations. In most towns that we visited, we would see examples of these different styles of architecture and one had to ponder how the early craftsmen built these structures with the hand tools of the time. The Cathedral of St. Stephen’s in Passau, Germany, has the largest organ in Europe with 17,388 pipes and 231 stops. Our trip ended in Budapest, a city of lights. Budapest is basically two cities on either side of the Danube. Buda, on a magnificent hill, and Pest, on the opposite side of the river, were united in 1873 and since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Budapest has become one of the
most desirable destinations of Eastern Europe. It is also noted as the city of spas due to the abundance of natural hot springs. The Roman legionaries 2,000 years ago established 14 baths in the city and some of the walls can still be seen today. Most of the current open-air baths were established by the Turks and are still operating after 500 years. The waters are noted for their rheumatic and circulatory healing powers.
If you go ● We travelled on the Avalon Waterways Imagery ship with three meals a day, city excursions each day, special local speakers and entertainment at happy hour each day. ● There was complementary wine and beer with dinner and no fixed seating at meals, which helped passengers to mix. ● In our state room, we had patio windows to look out and since we spent most of our sailing days on the huge sundeck, we felt we really didn’t need our own balcony in our room. ● Prices are approximately $4,000 per person, not including air fare for the three days in Prague and the seven-day cruise, and there were extra optional tours at an extra charge. ● Several companies offer river cruises in Europe, as well many other regions of the world. Avalon, Viking, Uniworld, Scenic tours are some of the cruise companies operating in this part of Europe. It’s advisable to compare prices and look carefully at what each offers for the price, and check online reviews before making your decision. Duane McCartney is a retired forage beef systems research scientist with Agriculture Canada, Lacombe. He is a freelance landscape photographer and agricultural and travel writer. Stories and photos have appeared in the Western Producer, Canadian Cattlemen magazine, Saskatoon Star Phoenix and national calendars.
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Clockwise from upper left: Music is everywhere in central Europe, which was the home of many classical composers. Astronomical clock from the 15th century in the town square in Prague. European Gothic cathedrals are noted for their beautiful stain glass windows. A typical Austrian home with flower boxes. Most homes are brightly decorated with flowers.
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BARTOSAK SHUTS THE DOOR WITH 19 SAVES TO GET SHUTOUT OVER ICE BY ADVOCATE STAFF Rebels 3 Ice 0 CRANBROOK — Maybe, just maybe, the Red Deer Rebels are finally ready to embrace the system installed by the coaching staff and the style of play needed to be successful. The Rebels, just two nights after being thumped 6-2 by the Kelowna Rockets, won their second game of a lengthy Western Hockey League road trip Friday, 3-0 over the Kootenay Ice in front of 2,908 fans at Western Financial Place. “Our overall game was very good. It’s not just that we won, it’s how we played,” said Rebels general manager/head coach Brent Sutter. “Everybody was dialed into playing with structure and the way we want to play. We had everybody engaged tonight, which is important.” Rookie forward Cole Chorney’s second goal of the season at 7:23 of the first period stood up as the eventual winner. The clubs battled through a scoreless middle frame before Rhyse Dieno connected on the power play at 6:36 of the third period and newly-minted captain Conner Bleackley potted his ninth of the season four minutes later. The Rebels fired 28 shots at Ice netminder Wyatt Hoflin, while Patrik Bartosak faced just 19 in the Red Deer net. “When we play it the right way and do things right, that’s what’s going to happen,” said Sutter of his
club’s ability to keep the shots-against under 20. “It works. It’s just a matter of the kids being focused and prepared and making sure they do things the way we want as coaches. “Tonight they were focused, and yet when you have everything in place you also have to be an extremely hard-working team, and tonight we worked.” While he wasn’t busy, Bartosak was sharp after giving up four goals and being pulled in the first period of Wednesday’s setback at Kelowna. “Our goalie had a bounce-back game tonight,” said Sutter. The Rebels, who took four of the eight minor penalties — the clubs also split a pair of fighting majors as Wyatt Johnson dropped the gloves with Ryan Chynoweth — assessed by referees Brett Iverson and Trevor Shively, were one-for-two on the power play. The Ice were zero-for-two with a man advantage. The Rebels, who improved to 8-11-0-1, can conclude their six-game trip at .500 with a victory tonight against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The ‘Canes dropped to 2-15-1-2 with a 6-2 home-ice loss to the Spokane Chiefs Friday. “We’ve been through a lot of travel and the game tomorrow be our sixth in nine nights,” said Sutter. “Closing out with a win has to be our focus from now until tomorrow night.” ● With the chances of veteran defenceman Matt Dumba returning from the Minnesota Wild looking less likely every day, Sutter appointed 17-year-old Bleackley team captain earlier Friday. Defenceman Haydn Fleury, who was named first star of the game,
and forwards Lukas Sutter and Brooks Maxwell will serve as the Rebels alternate captains . . . Rebels forward Dominik Volek, who picked up two assists, and Bartosak were named second and third stars . . . Red Deer’s next home game is next Friday versus the Moose Jaw Warriors. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com
Kings score often in thumping of Clippers BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Kings 11 Clippers 1 The Red Deer College Kings knew their opponents were of the weaker variety Friday at the Penhold Regional Multiplex, but they were determined not to take the winless Briercrest Clippers lightly. They didn’t. The Kings scored early and often en route to an 11-1 thumping of the visitors in an Alberta Colleges men’s hockey mismatch. “We made that kind of a priority at the start of the game, that we couldn’t take them for granted. We wanted to make a statement and I think we did that tonight,” said Kings forward Jeff Archibald, who scored twice and added a pair of assists. “It was a good game. We had a tough weekend last week against SAIT (two losses). We didn’t get the outcome we wanted against SAIT so to get back at it this weekend was important. Obviously Briercrest isn’t too high in the standings but it was still good to get a win.” Archibald opened the scoring just 1:40 into the contest on a three-way passing play that involved Dustin Lebrun and Riley Simpson. Doug Jones scored on a backhand at 4:57 and Lebrun potted a powerplay marker four minutes later for a 3-0 RDC lead before the Clippers potted their lone goal of the night when Micah Abbott beat netminder Mike Salmon from the high slot. Archibald notched his second of the evening late in the period and the hosts fired four unanswered goals in the middle frame and three more in the third. Neil Landry, Riley Point, Carter Page, Jared Ramstead, Mike Marianchuk, Doug Jones and Simpson were the other Kings snipers.
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Red Deer College King Clay Petrie is tripped up by Briercrest Clipper team captain Josh Dufresne and another Clipper during first period action at the Penhold Arena Friday. Archibald couldn’t remember the last time he recorded four points in a game. “Probably not any time in junior,” said the former Dauphin Kings (MJHL) centre. “I couldn’t quite get the hat trick tonight but it feels good to get the four points, for sure. It was important to get back into the win column. We’re pushing for first place so we had to get the two points tonight.”
The Kings improved to 9-30-0 while directing 68 shots at Briercrest netminder Connor Dobberthien. Salmon faced 34 shots, including 14 in the second period. “We’re happy with how we played offensively, getting 68 shots and scoring 11 goals, but our main goal tonight was limiting their shots from our home plate,” said Keeper. “We weren’t bad that way in the
third period and the first was pretty good as well, but in the second period we gave up too many shots. “As a coach you want to dwell on what you did well, but you also want to make sure the guys are chasing and trying to be as good as they can. Mike Salmon came up big for us. He stopped 33 shots and made the score look better than maybe it was.”
The Kings welcomed Simpson and defenceman Blair Mulder back Friday, but still out with injuries are top rearguard Shamus Graham and first- and second-line wingers Pat Martens and Djay McGrath. The Kings and Clippers meet again today at 1:30 p.m. at Penhold. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com
Oilers ship Smid to Flames, sign goaltender Bryzgalov BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Ilya Bryzgalov once compared Edmonton to the North Pole. Now he’s trying to help the Oilers find some direction. The free-agent goaltender agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Oilers on Friday, pending the completion of a trade with the Calgary Flames that cleared defenceman Ladislav Smid’s US$3.5-million cap hit off the books. It was not immediately clear what Bryzgalov’s contract was worth, but a source said recent negotiations involved discussions about a pro-rated $3-million salary. The Philadelphia Flyers bought out of the final seven years of Bryzgalov’s $51-million, nine-year contract last off-season. The 33-year-old goaltender went to training camp with the ECHL’s Las Vegas Wranglers on a tryout but never signed a deal with that club. In Bryzgalov, general manager Craig MacTavish told the Oilers’ official website that the team was getting a goalie with a “history of being a highperformer in parts of his career” and who’s “very motivated.” “I believe in the power of the potential of people,” MacTavish said in an
interview with AM-630 in Edmonton. “He’s said and indicated all the right things to me in the conversations that I’ve had. I think he has a chance to come in here and make a real impact on our team.” Bryzgalov went 19-17-3 with a 2.79 goals-against average and .900 save percentage last season for the Flyers. The Oilers are in Philadelphia to play the Flyers on Saturday, and while Bryzgalov still lives in the area it was not likely that he’d even be in uniform. According to reports, Bryzgalov could first go on a conditioning assignment with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL. His last NHL game was April 25. To set up the signing, the Oilers began their shake-up by sending Smid and goaltending prospect Olivier Roy to Calgary in exchange for centre Roman Horak and goaltending prospect Laurent Brossoit. “It was an opportunity to give us some cap (space) to do a few other things and add goaltending depth,” MacTavish said, as quoted by the team. “I thank (Smid) for his work ethic and sacrifice on behalf of the hockey club and we wish him well.” At 4-11-2, the Oilers are in last place in the NHL’s Pacific Division, so the deal does not come as a surprise.
Going into Friday’s games, Edmonton was ranked last in the league with 3.82 goals-against. Goaltenders Devan Dubnyk, Jason LaBarbera and Richard Bachman were part of that, but there was also a belief the Oilers wanted to shore up their defence. Instead, they traded from their blueline by dealing Smid to the Flames. The 27-year-old had one goal and one assist in 17 games and averaged more than two minutes a night on the penalty kill. The Oilers were not up against the cap ceiling, though it’s uncertain what other moves MacTavish has in store. He and president of hockey operations Kevin Lowe have seen scouted the New York Rangers and Flyers recently, but MacTavish expressed satisfaction in the team’s recent play. “As bad as our record is, I see plenty of progress and maybe more important plenty of potential in this hockey club,” MacTavish said on AM630. “Certainly no moves imminent and hopefully none for quite some time.” Signing Bryzgalov marks a major move for the Oilers, who have a team save percentage of .879 this season. In his NHL career Bryzgalov has a .913 save percentage. His history with the city of Edmon-
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ton dates to 2006 when he defended then-Anaheim Ducks teammate Chris Pronger for requesting to be traded from the Oilers. Bryzgalov likened it to the “North Pole.” “He may be tried to leave here because here in November months is a minus-32,” Bryzgalov said in an interview with The Score. “Could you imagine? It’s eight months in a year of snow.” When playing for the Phoenix Coyotes amid rumours of the team moving to Winnipeg, Bryzgalov said he wouldn’t like to live there because of a lack of parks and fellow Russians. Smid, who was sent from Anaheim to Edmonton as part of the Pronger trade, has 11 goals, 54 assists and 391 penalty minutes over 474 games with the Oilers. “(It was a) difficult trade for me because of the fact that Laddy was such a warrior for the hockey club for so many years here,” MacTavish said. He is known as a shutdown defenceman and one of the league’s best shot blockers and should help the Flames, who are without captain Mark Giordano (broken ankle) for another five to seven weeks.
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Avalanche rolls to win over Flames BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Avalanche 4 Flames 2 DENVER — Jean-Sebastien Giguere wasn’t perfect, but he was good enough to keep the Colorado Avalanche rolling. Giguere stopped 30 shots, Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and an assist and Colorado beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Friday night. Paul Stastny, John Mitchell and Matt Duchene also scored for the Avalanche, who joined the 1995 Quebec Nordiques for the best 15-game start in franchise history. Colorado (13-2) needed 29 games to earn 26 points in last year’s lockout shortened season. Giguere has been a big reason for Colorado’s turnaround. The 36-year-old goalie’s 5-0 record ties the franchise record for best start to a season. He came into Friday having allowed three goals in four games and posted two shutouts, so allowing two goals in a 3 mnute, 39 second span seemed out of character. “You are not going to be perfect every time,” Giguere said. Mike Cammalleri had two goals and Mikael Backlund had two assists for Calgary, which has dropped seven of nine. Goalie Karri Ramo made 23 saves for the Flames. Early, it looked like Colorado would cruise against the struggling Flames. The Avalanche were up 2-0 after Stastny scored on a 5-on3 1:09 into the second period, but Cammalleri kept Calgary close. He scored his first goal on a pass from Backlund early in the second, and 2:30 after Mitchell restored Colorado’s two-goal lead, he beat Giguere again to make it 3-2 midway through the second period. It wasn’t enough to overcome another slow beginning.
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Calgary Flames’ Matt Stajan shoots with Colorado Avalanche’s Nick Holden and goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere defending during the third period of an NHL game on Friday, in Denver. The Avalanche won 4-2. “I thought it was the start again. I don’t know what it is,” Cammalleri said. “It seems like we’re in kind of a little bit wait-and-see and then we spot them two or three and it makes it hard.” Cammalleri nearly got the hat trick on an 2-on-1 rush late in the period but Giguere made the save. “He’s a capable goaltender. He’s going to make his saves,” Cammalleri said. “I’m sure if you ask him on the goals he’d like to have them back and the ones he saved I’d like to have them back.” Giguere had to be sharp again in the third to keep the game from going to overtime. He stopped Cammalleri again on the power play in the first
minute of the period and made 13 saves in the frame. Jiri Hudler had a backhand chance with 2:35 left but Giguere made a sprawling save. The Flames pulled Ramo for an extra skater with just over a minute remaining but couldn’t get the equalizer. Duchene iced it with an empty-netter in the final seconds. It was his 11th goal of the season. “I think after the first period we might have taken them lightly,” Duchene said. “We dominated the first period. The second and third I thought they were skating downhill.” Colorado survived to rebound after a tough loss to Nashville on Thursday.
“This was a big game for us. After going 12-1, you lose a game, it would be easy to go into bad habits and lose some,” Giguere said. “We ended up getting a big win. We should be happy with this one.” The Flames are searching for answers after another tough loss. They started the season 4-2-2 but have earned just four points in their last nine games. “We had some real bad turnovers that ended up in our net,” Calgary coach Bob Hartley said. “This league, it’s not a feel-good league. Moral victories do not exist, you need to put points on the board.” The Avalanche scored first when O’Reilly one-timed a pass from P.A. Parenteau
just 5:31 into the game. It was O’Reilly’s sixth of the season and extended his goal streak to three games. NOTES: Avalanche D Ryan Wilson (back) was scratched from the lineup. Nick Holden played in his place against Calgary. Wilson is expected to miss at least two weeks. ... The Flames acquired D Ladislav Smid and goalie prospect Olivier Roy from Edmonton for centre Roman Horak and goalie prospect Laurent Brossoit on Friday. Smid is expected to join the team in Calgary on Saturday while Roy will report to Anchorage of the ECHL. ... Duchene missed Thursday’s practice with a bruise foot suffered in Wednesday’s loss to Nashville.
Lions not worried about the weather is both teams’ ability to run the football. Saskatchewan running back Kory Sheets finished No. 2 in the league in total yards with 1,598 to go along with 12 touchdowns despite missing two games because of injury.
11 straight games. But the addition of former NFLer Stefan Logan and the resurgence of Andrew Harris has the Lions back on track after back-to-back 200-yard rushing games to close out the regular seaBY THE CANADIAN PRESS son. Harris, who finished third in the CFL this season with 998 yards on the ground, said he VANCOUVER — B.C. Lions defensive back ‘IF WE HAVE TO PLAY AT TWO IN THE expects to find holes against a Saskatchewan Dante Marsh has seen the weather forecasts defence that finished third overall and third MORNING ON THE MOON, JUPITER, ahead of Sunday’s CFL West Division semifinal. against the rush. It doesn’t faze him one bit. NEPTUNE....THEN THAT’S WHERE WE’VE GOT “I think we can run the ball against them, I “If we’ve got to play at two in the morning on the Moon, Jupiter, Neptune ... then that’s where TO PLAY. I’M NOT GOING TO LET PERIPHERAL think we can pass against them,” said Harris. “Especially with some healthy quarterbacks we’ve got to play,” the 10-year veteran said this THINGS SIDETRACK ME MENTALLY TO TAKE coming back now, it will be a different game for week. “I’m not going to let peripheral things us.” ME AWAY FROM THE JOB AT HAND.’ sidetrack me mentally to take me away from the The question of who will play quarterback job at hand.” — DANTE MARSH for the Lions was asked all week, with BeneviWhile that job won’t be taking them out of B.C. LIONS DEFENSIVE BACK des refusing to name his starter until he got a this world, the Lions (11-7) travel to chilly ReABOUT THE WEATHER FORECAST better sense of Lulay’s health. gina to meet the Saskatchewan Roughriders (11IN SASKATCHEWAN FOR SUNDAY Coming of an injury to his throwing shoulder, 7) on Sunday for a playoff game that could see Lulay saw his first action in six weeks with a temperatures drop as low as -15 C. cameo appearance in the regular-season finale Despite the frigid conditions in this year’s Grey He suited up for two of the Roughriders’ three against Calgary. The other option is veteran backup Cup host city, neither team expects the cold to be much of a factor in the contest to decide the Calgary games with the Lions — Saskatchewan’s only victo- Buck Pierce, who rallied the team off the bench ries against B.C. — compiling 228 yards and three against the Edmonton Eskimos in the second last Stampeders’ opponent in the West final. game of the season before starting last week. “Once you’re out on the field and running around, touchdowns. “I think he’s a very special running back,” said Benevides said he will decide on his starter by a lot of times you don’t feel it. That’s not to downplay Lions defensive end Keron Williams. “For somebody Saturday but added that Lulay has looked good this it,” said Lions quarterback Travis Lulay. “(But) a lot that size to be that nifty ... his centre of gravity is not week. of times you can mentally block out the weather. that low and he can bounce it and go the distance — “He’s made those throws that he needs to make,” “I don’t foresee cold being too big of an issue.” that’s a special player. said Benevides. “I just want to see how he feels.” Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin said “He’s definitely circled in our books.” Also on the injury front, Roughriders quarterback the conditions could give his team a slight edge, but Lions head coach Mike Benevides, himself a big Darian Durant will be without slotback Chris Getzlaf noted it could also have the opposite effect. “If we start to prepare in our minds that ’Oh proponent of the passing game, said stopping Sheets (knee), but still has plenty of weapons, including felit’s going to be huge. They can’t do this, they can’t will be crucial for the No. 1-ranked B.C. defence that low 1,000-yard receivers Weston Dressler and Taj Smith. do that,’ that’s when it becomes a disadvantage,” was second against the run. “That’s their DNA. It’s been that way since Day Despite having homefield advantage and the bensaid Chamblin. “They’ve played in this league long 1. When they get up ... they really manage the clock efit of practising in the elements on a daily basis, Duenough to understand that it’s going to be cold this well that way by running the football,” said Benevi- rant said the Roughriders will need a full 60-minute time of year. “We’re not looking for advantages, we’re just look- des. “The run and the line of scrimmage — it’s said effort to move on against Calgary. “We know that they’re going to come in hungry,” ing to do what we need to do, execute and win a all the time, the game is won and lost — and that’s not going to change on Sunday.” said Durant. game.” Meanwhile, B.C.’s ground attack took a nose dive “If we overlook them at all then we will be going What’s more likely to be the difference on Sunday mid-season, failing to register a 100-yard rusher for home.”
OILERS: Timely addition “We were looking to try to do something before Gio got hurt. We felt we needed to improve the mix of our six,” GM Jay Feaster said in Calgary. “Certainly Giordano’s injury makes this a more timely addition. We’re happy to be able to do it now.” Roy was selected in the fifth round, 133rd overall, by Edmonton in 2009. He had a stellar junior career with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the QMJHL, but has yet to suit up for an NHL game. He may get that chance in Calgary. The Flames have struggled for consistency in goal in their first season without Finnish workhorse Miikka Kiprusoff, who retired at the end of last season. Roy, 22, split last season between Oklahoma City and the ECHL’s Stockton Thunder. He had a 2-2 record with a 3.29 GAA and .897 save percentage with the Barons this season. Horak, 22, has spent the past three seasons with the Flames, registering five goals, 13 assists and 16 penalty minutes in 82 games. He has 20 goals and 21 assists in 86 games with Abbotsford of the AHL. Horak was originally selected by the New York Rangers in the fifth round, 127th overall in the 2009 draft. Brossoit, 20, has spent the past four seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Edmonton Oil Kings, posting a record of 88-34-13 in 146 career WHL games. In 2011-12, the native of Port Alberni, B.C., helped lead the Oil Kings to the best record in the WHL, posting a record of 42-13-5, including three shutouts. He went 16-4-0 in the post-season and was named the playoff MVP as the Oil Kings won the WHL championship and earned a berth in the Memorial Cup Tournament. Brossoit was originally selected by the Calgary Flames in the sixth round, 164th overall in the 2011 draft. He’s in his first professional season.
Sweeting, Bernard to face off on page playoff THE CANADIAN PRESS KITCHENER, Ont. — Edmonton’s Val Sweeting is two wins away from a trip to Winnipeg to play in Road of the Rings in December. Sweeting claimed a berth in the Page playoffs on Friday, beating Tracy Horgan of Sudbury, Ont., 5-3 in one of a pair of women’s C-Event finals at the Olympic curling pre-trials. On Friday night, Sweeting had a tight game going with Horgan, who represented Ontario at the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, through six ends. But with Horgan holding a slim 2-1 lead, Sweeting was able to make
a clutch hit to score a game-changing three, and never looked back, although she needed to make a delicate tap with her final rock of the 10th end to nail down the win. Bernard, meanwhile, prevailed 10-8 in an extra end over Cathy Auld of Mississauga, Ont., in a topsy-turvy affair that saw Bernard race to a 5-2 lead through four ends, then fall behind 8-6 through nine. But Bernard made a spectacular triple takeout to score a game-tying deuce in the 10th, and then stole the winning pair in 11 when Auld was wide on her gamewinning draw to bite the button. The winner of the Sweeting-Bernard game
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WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Kelowna 16 12 2 0 2 70 41 26 Victoria 20 10 9 0 1 46 52 21 Prince George 20 7 9 1 3 55 73 18 Vancouver 20 7 11 1 1 57 76 16 Kamloops 19 6 11 1 1 52 66 14 U.S. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 19 14 4 0 1 92 61 29 Spokane 20 14 6 0 0 80 53 28 Everett 17 12 3 2 0 60 43 26 Seattle 18 11 5 0 2 66 63 24 Tri-City 21 11 8 0 2 61 54 24 Note: Any win is worth two points; a team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns. Thursday’s result Saskatoon 3 Brandon 1 Friday’s results Saskatoon 4 Moose Jaw 3 Swift Current 6 Brandon 3 Spokane 6 Lethbridge 2 Red Deer 3 Kootenay 0 Medicine Hat 5 Prince Albert 3 Edmonton at Kamloops, late Prince George at Kelowna, late Tri-City at Everett, late Victoria at Seattle, late
1. Lethbridge, Estephan 4, 16:09 (pp) Second Period 2. Spokane, Proft 3 (King, Cardiff) 2:03 3. Lethbridge, Maxwell 4 (Sheen, Ramsay) 5:58 (pp) 4. Spokane, Holmberg 20 (Gow, Fram) 11:27 (pp) Third Period 5. Spokane, Holmberg 21 (Gow, Fram) 3:27 (pp) 6. Spokane, Helewka 10 (Holmberg) 5:58 7. Spokane, Holmberg 22 (Helewka) 9:29 8. Spokane, Playfair 2 (Stewart, Wedman) 11:49 Shots on goal Spokane 9 13 15 — 37 Lethbridge 7 7 9 — 23 Goal — Spokane: Hughson (W,3-2-0); Lethbridge: Boes (L,2-11-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — Spokane: 2-5; Lethbridge: 2-6. Broncos 6, Wheat Kings 3 First Period 1. Brandon, Nejezchleb 12 (McGauley, Hawryluk) 1:26 2. Swift Current, Johnson 2 (Mackay, Sanvido) 4:49 3. Brandon, Nejezchleb 13 (Bukarts, McGauley) 6:58 (pp) Second Period 4. Swift Current, Black 10 (Debrusk, Sanvido) 4:07 (pp) 5. Swift Current, Debrusk 4 (Heatherington, Zinkan) 6:07 (pp) 6. Swift Current, Harris 1 (Debrusk, Black) 8:50 7. Swift Current, Merkley 7 (Debrusk) 11:29 Third Period 8. Swift Current, Sanvido 10 (Johnson, Mackay) 10:43 9. Brandon, Pulock 6 (Roy, McGauley) 17:16 (pp) Shots on goal Swift Current 19 13 9 — 41 Brandon 13 11 14 — 38 Goal — Swift Current: Bow (W,5-1-0); Brandon: Papirny (L,3-5-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Swift Current: 2-6; Brandon: 2-6. Blades 4, Warriors 3 First Period 1. Saskatoon, Zajac 4 (Sherbak) 12:35 2. Saskatoon, Valcourt 11 (Burns, Sherbak) 13:59 (pp) Second Period 3. Saskatoon, Stovin 5 (Burns, Craig) 9:14 (pp) 4. Saskatoon, Burns 12 (Valcourt, Zajac) 19:35 Third Period 5. Moose Jaw, Brown 7, 8:58 (pp) 6. Moose Jaw, Uhrich 1 (Duperreault, Warkentine) 18:53 7. Moose Jaw, Rodewald 9 (Forsberg, Fioretti) 19:26 Shots on goal Saskatoon 12 12 6 — 30 Moose Jaw 11 16 15 — 42 Goal — Saskatoon: Moodie (W,6-7-1); Moose Jaw: Paulic (L,3-10-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — Saskatoon: 2-6; Moose Jaw: 1-9.
Saturday’s games Prince Albert at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Moose Jaw at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m. Medicine Hat at Calgary, 7 p.m. Spokane at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Victoria at Portland, 8 p.m. Prince George at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Regina at Seattle, 8:05 p.m. Everett at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m. Sunday’s games Regina at Portland, 6 p.m. Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Friday’s summaries Rebels 3, Ice 0 First Period 1. Red Deer, Chorney 2 (Polei) 7:23 Penalties — None. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Bear RD, Bozon Ktn (delay of game) 2:50, Fafard RD (cross-checking) 5:24, Hubic Koo (tripping) 9:08. Third Period 2. Red Deer, Dieno 6 (Volek, Sutter) 6:35 (pp) 3. Red Deer, Bleackley 9 (Volek, Bellerive) 10:24 Penalties — Johnson RD, Chynoweth Ktn (fighting) 1:35, Kootenay bench (too many men) 5:07, Bear RD (hooking) 11:53, Dieno RD, Vetterl Ktn (roughing) 16:49. Shots on goal Red Deer 8 7 13 — 28 Kootenay 8 6 5 — 19 Goal — Red Deer: Bartosak (W,7-8-1); Kootenay: Hoflin (L,3-3-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Red Deer: 1-2; Kootenay: 0-2. Chiefs 6, Hurricanes 2 First Period
Tigers 5, Raiders 3 First Period 1. Prince Albert, Morrissey 8 (Draisaitl, Lange) 2:42 2. Medicine Hat, Sanford 11 (Cox, Owre) 3:11 3. Prince Albert, Draisaitl 10 (Conroy, Busenius) 18:16 Second Period 4. Medicine Hat, Labelle 2 (Broadhead) 5:57 Third Period 5. Medicine Hat, McVeigh 4 (Becker, Cox) 1:48 6. Medicine Hat, Sanford 12 (Staples, Cox) 6:29 7. Prince Albert, Conroy 5 (Johnston, Draisaitl) 8:59 (pp) 8. Medicine Hat, Doty 4 (Sanford, Becker) 19:24 Shots on goal Prince Albert 13 13 17 — 43 Medicine Hat 13 20 16 — 49 Goal — Prince Albert: McBride (L,2-2-0); Medicine Hat: Wapple (W,6-1-1). Power plays (goal-chances) — Prince Albert: 1-4; Medicine Hat: 0-4. National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Tampa Bay 15 11 4 0 22 Toronto 16 11 5 0 22 Detroit 17 9 5 3 21 Boston 15 9 5 1 19
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GA 37 37 45 29
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PF 214 173 146 86
PA 155 167 221 264
Pct .667 .444 .375 .250
PF 217 172 168 156
PA 166 197 172 208
Pct 1.000 .875 .500 .375
PF 215 343 192 146
PA 111 218 174 199
PF 257 225 230 141
PA 209 231 287 223
PF 216 204
PA 146 106
Montreal Ottawa Florida Buffalo
17 8 8 1 17 16 6 6 4 16 16 3 9 4 10 19 3 15 1 7 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 16 11 5 0 22 Washington 16 9 7 0 18 N.Y. Rangers 16 8 8 0 16 Carolina 16 6 7 3 15 N.Y. Islanders 16 6 7 3 15 New Jersey 16 4 7 5 13 Columbus 15 5 10 0 10 Philadelphia 15 4 10 1 9
44 50 32 33
38 49 57 61
GF 49 53 35 30 47 30 36 22
GA 38 44 43 45 51 44 44 42
WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 15 13 2 0 26 50 27 Chicago 16 10 2 4 24 56 43 St. Louis 14 10 2 2 22 50 33 Minnesota 17 9 4 4 22 45 38 Nashville 16 8 6 2 18 37 49 Dallas 16 8 6 2 18 44 47 Winnipeg 18 7 9 2 16 45 51 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 18 14 3 1 29 63 44 San Jose 16 10 2 4 24 59 36 Phoenix 17 11 4 2 24 56 53 Vancouver 18 11 5 2 24 52 46 Los Angeles 16 10 6 0 20 45 40 Calgary 17 6 9 2 14 47 61 Edmonton 17 4 11 2 10 42 66 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday’s Games Washington 3, Minnesota 2, SO Boston 4, Florida 1 Ottawa 4, Montreal 1 New Jersey 3, Philadelphia 0 Carolina 1, N.Y. Islanders 0 N.Y. Rangers 4, Columbus 2 Dallas 4, Detroit 3, OT Tampa Bay 4, Edmonton 2 St. Louis 3, Calgary 2 Los Angeles 2, Buffalo 0 Vancouver 4, San Jose 2
Calgary 8 14 10 — 32 Colorado 8 11 8 — 27 Goal — Calgary: Ramo (L,2-4-1); Colorado: Giguere (W,5-0-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Calgary: 0-2; Colorado: 1-3.
Today
Jets 5, Predators 0 First Period 1. Winnipeg, Little 9 (Ladd, Wheeler) 3:04 2. Winnipeg, Jokinen 3 (Kane, Ellerby) 6:47 3. Winnipeg, Byfuglien 1 (Clitsome, Thorburn) 8:23 4. Winnipeg, Setoguchi 4 (Jokinen) 16:45 Penalties — Clune Nash, Pardy Wpg (roughing) 18:44. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Clune Nash, Pardy Wpg (fighting) 0:48, Beck Nash (tripping) 3:37, Hornqvist Nash (tripping) 5:55, Bogosian Wpg (holding) 11:32, Byfuglien Wpg (interference) 19:20, Legwand Nash, Bogosian Wpg (roughing) 20:00. Third Period 5. Winnipeg, Little 10 (Ladd, Wheeler) 9:53 Penalties — Tangradi Wpg (high-sticking) 11:45, Hornqvist Nash (interference) 12:50, Byfuglien Wpg (roughing) 15:27. Shots on goal Nashville 9 15 17 — 41 Winnipeg 13 10 9 — 32 Goal — Nashville: Hutton (L,4-2-1)(8-5), Mazanec (8:23 first, 24-22); Winnipeg, Pavelec 5-7-2 (41-41). Power plays (goal-chances) — Nashville: 0-4; Winnipeg: 0-3. Referees — Francis Charron, Paul Devorski. Linesmen — Steve Barton, Kiel Murchison. Attendance — 15,004 (15,004) at Winnipeg. Maple Leafs 2, Devils 1 (SO) First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Tedenby NJ (high-sticking) 6:36, Harrold NJ (tripping) 9:52. Second Period No Scoring. Penalty — Carter NJ (tripping) 6:59. Third Period 1. Toronto, Kessel 10 (Franson) 8:12 (pp) 2. New Jersey, Ryder 5 (Gelinas, Greene) 15:15 (pp) Penalties — Phaneuf Tor (hooking) 1:47, Greene NJ (hooking) 7:17, Zidlicky NJ (hooking) 8:12, Kulemin Tor (holding) 10:51, Kessel Tor (slashing) 13:26. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout Toronto wins 1-0 New Jersey (0) — Ryder, miss; Zajac, miss; Henrique, miss. Toronto (1) — Raymond, miss; Kessel, miss; van Riemsdyk, goal. Shots on goal New Jersey 7 15 11 2 — 35 Toronto 8 8 10 2 — 28 Goal — New Jersey: Schneider (SOL,1-4-3); Toronto: Bernier (W,7-4-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — New Jersey: 1-3; Toronto: 1-6.
Friday’s Games Toronto 2, New Jersey 1, SO Winnipeg 5, Nashville 0 Colorado 4, Calgary 2 Buffalo 2, Anaheim 6 Saturday’s Games Edmonton at Philadelphia, 11 a.m. Florida at Ottawa, noon Toronto at Boston, 5 p.m. Tampa Bay at Detroit, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Carolina, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Chicago at Dallas, 6 p.m. Washington at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. Sunday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 4 p.m. Nashville at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. San Jose at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 6 p.m. Vancouver at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Friday’s summaries Avalanche 4, Flames 2 First Period 1. Colorado, O’Reilly 6 (Parenteau, Hejda) 5:31 Penalties — Bordeleau Col, McGrattan Cal (fighting) 5:11, Jones Cal (tripping) 19:10. Second Period 2. Colorado, Stastny 6 (Johnson, Benoit) 1:09 (pp) 3. Calgary, Cammalleri 6 (Backlund, Hudler) 6:07 4. Colorado, Mitchell 2 (MacKinnon, Sarich) 7:16 5. Calgary, Cammalleri 7 (Hudler, Backlund) 9:46 Penalties — Backlund Cal (tripping) 1:00, Galiardi Cal (slashing) 2:21, Holden Col (interference) 3:00, Stastny Col (holding) 19:24. Third Period 6. Colorado, Duchene 11 (O’Reilly) 19:57 (en) Penalties — None. Shots on goal
Ducks 6, Sabres 2 First Period 1. Anaheim, Getzlaf 8 (Fowler, Penner) 2:11 (pp) 2. Anaheim, Fowler 2 (Penner, Getzlaf) 9:53 (pp) 3. Buffalo, Grigorenko 1 (McCormick, Stafford) 13:26 4. Anaheim, Getzlaf 9, 16:29 5. Anaheim, Getzlaf 10 (Perry, Penner) 19:40 Penalties — Zadorov Buf (boarding) 1:57, McCormick Buf (hooking) 9:22. Second Period 6. Anaheim, Penner 3 (Perry) 4:53 7. Buffalo, Grigorenko 2 (Tropp, McCormick) 13:09 8. Anaheim, Cogliano 4 (Rakell, Winnik) 18:53 Penalty — Sbisa Ana (interference) 8:23. Third Period No Scoring. Penalty — Sbisa Ana (check to the head) 0:52. Shots on goal Buffalo 7 11 9 — 27 Anaheim 22 12 12 — 46 Goal (shots-saves) — Buffalo: Miller (L,2-11-0)(3428), Enroth (0:00 third, 12-12); Anaheim: Andersen (W,5-0-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Buffalo: 0-2; Anaheim: 2-2.
Football CFL Playoffs Sunday, Nov. 10 Division Semifinals East Montreal vs. Hamilton (at Guelph, Ont.), 11 a.m. West B.C. at Saskatchewan, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 Division Finals East Hamilton-Montreal winner at Toronto, 11 a.m. West Saskatchewan-B.C. winner at Calgary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 101st Grey Cup At Regina East champion vs. West champion, 4:30 p.m. National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct New England 7 2 0 .778 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 Miami 4 4 0 .500 Buffalo 3 6 0 .333 South
PF 234 169 174 189
PA 175 231 187 236
Indianapolis Tennessee Houston Jacksonville
W 6 4 2 0
Cincinnati Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh
W 6 4 3 2
Kansas City Denver San Diego Oakland
W 9 7 4 3
L T 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 North L T 3 0 5 0 5 0 6 0 West L T 0 0 1 0 4 0 5 0
NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas 5 4 0 .556 Philadelphia 4 5 0 .444 Washington 3 6 0 .333 N.Y. Giants 2 6 0 .250 South W L T Pct New Orleans 6 2 0 .750 Carolina 5 3 0 .625
Basketball
GB — 1 2 2 2 1/2 GB — 1/2 1 3 4 1/2
Golden State Phoenix L.A. Clippers L.A. Lakers Sacramento
Pacific Division W L Pct 4 2 .667 4 2 .667 3 3 .500 3 4 .429 1 4 .200
Friday’s Games Boston 91, Orlando 89 Philadelphia 94, Cleveland 79 Indiana 91, Toronto 84 Washington 112, Brooklyn 108, OT New York 101, Charlotte 91 Oklahoma City 119, Detroit 110 Chicago 97, Utah 73 Minnesota 116, Dallas 108 New Orleans 96, L.A. Lakers 85 San Antonio 76, Golden State 74 Phoenix 114, Denver 103 Portland 104, Sacramento 91 Saturday’s Games Utah at Toronto, 5 p.m. Indiana at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. Boston at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Houston, 6 p.m. Golden State at Memphis, 6 p.m. Dallas at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 8 p.m. Sunday’s Games San Antonio at New York, 10 a.m. Washington at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.
TORONTO ARGONAUTS THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The 2013 season is quickly becoming one to forget for Chad Kackert. The Toronto Argonauts running back hurt his left ankle during the team’s practice Friday afternoon at Rogers Centre. The extent of the injury wasn’t immediately known but certainly leaves questions regarding the third-year player’s availability Nov. 17 when the Argos host either Hamilton or Montreal in the East Di-
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Seattle San Francisco Arizona St. Louis
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6 0 8 0 North L T 3 0 3 0 3 0 7 0 West L T 1 0 2 0 4 0 6 0
.250 .000
176 124
218 190
Pct .625 .625 .625 .222
PF 217 240 232 220
PA 197 226 185 279
Pct .889 .750 .500 .333
PF 232 218 160 186
PA 149 145 174 226
Thursday’s Game Minnesota 34, Washington 27 Sunday’s Games Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Seattle at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oakland at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Carolina at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Denver at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. Houston at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.
Dallas at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Open: Cleveland, Kansas City, N.Y. Jets, New England Monday’s Game Miami at Tampa Bay, 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 Indianapolis at Tennessee, 8:25 p.m. NFL Odds (Odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Sunday Oakland at NY GIANTS 8.5 43.5 SEATTLE at Atlanta 6.5 44.5 Buffalo at Pittsburgh OFF OFF CINCINNATI at Baltimore 0.5 44.5 Detroit at Chicago OFF OFF Philadelphia at GREEN BAY 1.5 48.5 St. Louis at INDIANAPOLIS 10.5 44.5 Jacksonville at TENNESSEE 13.5 41.5 Carolina at SAN FRANCISCO 7.5 42.5 DENVER at San Diego 7.5 59.5 Houston at ARIZONA 2.5 41.5 Dallas at NEW ORLEANS 6.5 53.5 Monday MIAMI at Tampa Bay 2.5 41.5
Transactions
National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 4 2 .667 — New York 2 3 .400 1 1/2 Brooklyn 2 3 .400 1 1/2 Toronto 2 4 .333 2 Boston 2 4 .333 2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 4 2 .667 — Charlotte 3 3 .500 1 Orlando 3 3 .500 1 Atlanta 2 3 .400 1 1/2 Washington 2 3 .400 1 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 6 0 1.000 — Milwaukee 2 2 .500 3 Detroit 2 3 .400 3 1/2 Chicago 2 3 .400 3 1/2 Cleveland 2 4 .333 4 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 5 1 .833 Houston 4 2 .667 New Orleans 3 3 .500 Dallas 3 3 .500 Memphis 2 3 .400 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 4 1 .800 Minnesota 4 2 .667 Portland 3 2 .600 Denver 1 4 .200 Utah 0 6 .000
Atlanta Tampa Bay
vision final. Argos head coach Scott Milanovich didn’t sound overly optimistic when discussing the injury. “We don’t think it was a minor injury,” he said. “From what I saw, it was just kind of a freak deal. It looked like he was kind of slipping through the line of scrimmage and I don’t know that even if anyone touched him. You be as careful as you can but sometimes you can’t avoid things.” Kackert was the MVP of Toronto’s Grey Cup victory last November.
Friday’s Sports Transactions GB — — 1 1 1/2 2 1/2
BASEBALL National League NEW YORK METS — signed RHP Joel Carreno and INF/OF Anthony Seratelli to minor league contracts. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Dallas G-F Vince Carter one game throwing an elbow and making contact with the head of Oklahoma City C Steven Adams during Wednesday’s game. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Washington LB London Fletcher and Tennessee DT Jurell Casey $15,750 and Tennessee S Bernard Pollard $10,000 for their actions during last week’s game. BUFFALO BILLS — Released WR Brad Smith from injured reserve. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Placed RB Doug Martin on injured reserve. Signed LB Ka’lial Glaud from the practice squad. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Assigned G Igor Bobkov and D Stefan Wang from Norfolk (AHL) to Utah (ECHL). DALLAS STARS — Recalled D Aaron Rome from Texas (AHL). Loaned D Kevin Connauton to Texas for a conditioning assignment. DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled C Luke Glendening and D Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids (AHL). Assigned D Adam Almquist to Grand Rapids. EDMONTON OILERS — Traded
Sunday
● Peewee AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Red Deer TBS, 10:30 a.m., Collicutt Centre; Badlands at Lacombe, 4:30 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Northstars at Red Deer White, noon, Arena. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Spruce Grove at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Coaldale at Stettler, 2 p.m.; Airdrie at Blackfalds, 3 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Airdrie at Lacombe, 2 p.m.; Foothills at Red Deer Elks, 5:30 p.m., Arena. ● Midget AAA hockey: Edmonton Maple Leafs at Red Deer, 3:15 p.m., Arena.
Golf Turkish Airlines Open Friday At Montgomerie Maxx Royal Belek, Turkey Purse: $7 million Yardage: 7,100; Par: 72 (35-37) Second Round Justin Walters, South Africa Ian Poulter, England Victor Dubuisson, France Henrik Stenson, Sweden Tiger Woods, United States Richard Sterne, South Africa Jamie Donaldson, Wales Alejandro Canizares, Spain Ross Fisher, England David Lynn, England Paul Waring, England R.-Jan Derksen, Netherlands Thomas Bjorn, Denmark Lee Westwood, England Julien Quesne, France Justin Rose, England Also Francesco Molinari, Italy Martin Kaymer, Germany Padraig Harrington, Ireland Charl Schwartzel, South Africa Peter Uihlein, United States Matteo Manassero, Italy Paul Lawrie, Scotland Colin Montgomerie, Scotland Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa
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The McGladrey Classic Friday At Sea Island Resort (Seaside Course) St. Simons Island, Ga. Purse: $5.5 million Yardage: 7,005; Par: 70 (35-35) Partial Second Round 18 players failed to finish the round Chris Kirk 66-66 Kevin Chappell 65-68 Briny Baird 63-70 Webb Simpson 65-68 John Senden 66-67 Jason Kokrak 69-65 Scott Brown 66-68 Ted Potter, Jr. 67-67 Tim Clark 67-67 Brian Harman 67-68 Matt Every 67-68 Brian Gay 63-72 Jonathan Byrd 66-69 Matt Kuchar 68-68 Will Claxton 65-71 Kevin Stadler 68-68 Boo Weekley 67-69 D.H. Lee 67-70 Scott Langley 66-71 Ben Curtis 68-69 Martin Flores 70-68 George McNeill 62-76 Harris English 68-70 Heath Slocum 67-71 Zach Johnson 70-68 Stuart Appleby 68-70 Trevor Immelman 67-72 Aaron Baddeley 68-71 Andres Romero 70-69 Pat Perez 68-71 Paul Goydos 68-71 Cameron Tringale 70-69 Kyle Stanley 68-71 Rory Sabbatini 66-73 Charley Hoffman 66-73 Robert Garrigus 65-74 Spencer Levin 69-70 Darren Clarke 69-70 Charles Howell III 69-70 Y.E. Yang 68-71
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NORTHWEST MOTORS
MEN’S BASKETBALL Chad Aitken dropped in 23 points and Victor Mancholi added 19 as Monstars edged Bulldog Scrap Metal 75-71 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Thursday. Darren Wright had 27 points and Peter Kwasny 12 for the Bulldogs. In other action the Orangemen downed Well’s Furniture 98-50 as Jarrett Hart hit 29 points and Lars Plaetner 20. Brook Doan had 13 points and Dave McComish eight in a losing cause.
D Ladislav Smid and G Olivier Roy to the Calgary Flames for C Roman Horak and G Laurent Brossoit. FLORIDA PANTHERS — Fired coach Kevin Dineen and assistant coaches Gord Murphy and Craig Ramsey. Named Peter Horachek interim coach and Brian Skrudland and John Madden assistant coaches. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned D Greg Pateryn to Hamilton (AHL). OTTAWA SENATORS — Reassigned G Nathan Lawson to Binghamton (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Signed LW Jason Chimera to a two-year contract extension. American Hockey League SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Named Tom Rowe coach of San Antonio (AHL). ECHL ECHL — Suspended Ontario D Adrian Van de Mosselaer four games, Elmira D Mathieu Gagnon indefinitely and fined them, and Fort Wayne F Kaleigh Schrock, undisclosed amounts for their actions during recent games. Central Hockey League RAPID CITY RUSH — Signed D Sean Erickson. HORSE RACING THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE — Named James Hastie exective director. COLLEGE NCAA — Suspended Rutgers men’s basketball F Junior Etou six games for accepting impermissible benefits from a third party from overseas. CALIFORNIA — Announced sophomore G Kahlil Johnson has left the men’s basketball team. EASTERN MICHIGAN — Fired football coach Ron English. Named Stan Parrish interim coach. MINNESOTA — Suspended C Maurice Walker for six games for a violation of university policy.
● Peewee football: Tier 3 provincial semifinal — Edmonton Mustangs at Lacombe, 11 a.m., ME Global Athletic Park; Tier 4 provincial semifinal — Stony Plain at Red Deer Hornets, 11 a.m., Great Chief Park. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Blazers at Red Deer Northstar, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Red Deer Ramada, 12:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Southwest at Sylvan Lake, 8 p.m. ● High school football: Tier 4 regional semifinal — Cold Lake at Rocky Mountain House, 1 p.m. ● College men’s hockey: Briercrest at RDC, 1:30 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Bantam football: Tier 2 provincial semifinal — West Edmonton at Lacombe, 1:30 p.m., MEGlobal Athletic Park; Tier 3 provincial semifinal — Calgary Colts at Notre Dame, 1:30 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Major bantam hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Black, 2 p.m., Arena. ● High school football: Tier 2 regional semifinal — Okotoks Foothills at Huinting Hills, 4 p.m., Great Chief Park. Midget AAA hockey: Leduc at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena. ● Peewee AA hockey: Badlands at Sylvan Lake, 6 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Bentley, 7 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Heritage junior B hockey: Okotoks at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; High River at Ponoka, 8 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Medicine Hat at Lacombe, 8:15 p.m.
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Western Hockey League Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Swift Current 21 12 8 0 1 77 67 Prince Albert 20 11 7 2 0 70 65 Regina 19 10 9 0 0 54 61 Saskatoon 21 9 10 0 2 76 83 Brandon 20 9 11 0 0 65 77 Moose Jaw 21 6 11 2 2 51 68 Central Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Medicine Hat 18 12 3 3 0 72 52 Calgary 18 10 5 1 2 63 61 Edmonton 19 11 7 0 1 70 49 Kootenay 19 9 8 2 0 54 60 Red Deer 20 8 11 0 1 52 63 Lethbridge 20 2 15 1 2 47 102
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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 B7
Queens run streak to three with win over Rustlers RDC BASKETBALL BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Queens 69 Rustlers 62 The RDC Kings gave the hometown crowd an indication as to why they’re the fourth ranked team in the country, but it was the Queens who stole a major portion of the spotlight in their Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Basketball League meeting with Lakeland College Rustlers Friday. Despite playing without star forward Desirae Paterson, who was out following minor surgery, the Queens ran their winning streak to three games with a 69-62 victory over the Rustlers, who came in with a 3-1 record. “We were playing with a pretty big piece of our team out, but we attacked the ball, rebounded well and played a zone they may not be used to,” said Queens head coach Mike Woollard. “We flew around in it and gave them problems. It was a big effort against a team we have to beat if we want to get to where we want to be.” What impressed was the fact the Queens didn’t allow the Rustlers to take control of the game when they did make a run. “The girls beared down and showed the heart we have to have to make this one of the toughest buildings in the league to play in,” added Woollard. “It’s been a building process over the last two years, but you’re starting to see it and it’s exciting. It’s about being consistent. Now we need to continue to work on taking care of the basketball then we’ll take that next step.” The teams were tied at 44 after three quarters and 51-
51 midway through the final period. However, in each case the Queens found the offence needed to regain the momentum. “We were looking for shooters with Desirae out and Dedra (Janvier) stepped up with some big points and Mo (Mozanga Ekwalanga) had a strong game. With Desirae out it took a six-foot-two girls out of the lane and opened it up for our guards to drive a bit more and find the open shooter. It’s something we’ve work on in practice and it showed.” Queens also got a strong defensive effort from captain Sarah Williamson, who scored six points, grabbed six rebounds and three steals until she dislocated her little finger on her left hand late. “Sarah was everywhere defensively for a period of time. She’s our captain and leader and we feed off her,” said Woollard. Ekwalanga led the Queens with 21 points while Janvier added 12, Foley nine and Maneshu Sidhu seven. Cameo McKerlie had 26 points for Lakeland. Kings 95 Rustlers 37 The Kings put the game away before it was seven minutes old, grabbing a 24-2 lead. “It was a great start,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger. “It’s something we’ve been talking about, making a statement early on. As well we played great defence, holding them to under 10 points in three of the four quarters.” The Kings led 26-8, 47-22 and 71-28 by quarters as they ran their record to 6-0. What impressed Pottinger was the fact the Kings were still playing defence late in the game. “We had our second line-
up in their and they kept the intensity up. I’m proud of the way we competed. It was our most complete game at both ends of the floor this season.” Mari Peoples-Wong led the Kings with 22 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals. Clay Crelin added 20 points and five boards while Brian Prenoslo had nine points and six rebounds and Ashaunti Hogan and Matt Johnson added eight points each. The five-foot-11 Hogan, who is still recovering from an ankle sprain, got the fans and the team off their seats late in the game with a slam dunk. The RDC teams now have the rest of the long weekend off before preparing for a home-and-home series against SAIT next weekend. Volleyball: Queens 3 Kodiaks 1 The Queens had some bus legs as they met the Lethbridge College Kodiaks in ACAC play Friday, but once they got into a rhythm it was all RDC in a 22-25, 25-15, 2515, 25-16 victory in Lethbridge Friday. “There was bus legs in that first set, but in the second set (setter) Bronwyn (Hawkes) did a great job of isolating our hitters for one-on-ones and our middle blockers started to take control,” said Queens head coach Talbot Walton. Middle Megan Schmidt was the player of the match with five kills and six stuff blocks while Shelby Bramal chipped in with six kills and three blocks. Overall the Queens finished with 16 stuff blocks. Amber Adolf had 12 kills, five digs and two blocks while Karissa Kuhr had 11 kills, two aces, seven digs and a block. Brooke Sutter had four kills, 10 digs and two blocks while
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Red Deer College Queen Jessica Foley eyes the basket as she is covered by Lakeland College Rustler player Briana Carlyon at Red Deer College Friday. Hawkes had nine digs and libero Maddi Quinn had 14 digs. Walton feels the Queens, 5-0, can still play better. “We were still a touch off, but we were stable enough that they gambled a lot and took chances which worked in our favour,” he said.
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Contestants go all-out during Friday’s performance at CFR The 40th Canadian Finals Rodeo he came up with an 87 point winning hit the halfway point Friday night in ride for the second straight night. This Edmonton, and several contestants time it came on the great Kesler horse stepped up to put themselves back in Street Dance. Lait has already earned the hunt for a Canadian title. more this week than he did all season Saddle bronc rider Rylong, chalking up $25,582, lan Geiger had the high compared to his incoming mark of the performance total of $23,163. and the CFR so far, when he “I’ve been on that horse spurred to an 88 on the Calquite a few times now,” gary Stampede horse Timesaid Lait, competing at his ly Delivery. Geiger, who 7th CFR. “He’s an amazing grew up in Bracken, Sashorse, he’s an amazing athkatchewan, had the Midas lete, and I mean, it doesn’t touch at the start of the 2013 get much better than him. season, winning virtually You do things right, and he’s every rodeo they let him engoing to let you win first. ter. But he hadn’t been able I’ve never seen him have a to find that golden way at bad day.” DIANNE Rexall Place for quite some Lait now has a ten thouFINSTAD time. sand dollar cushion over “I never won a round last second place Kyle Bowers, year, so I went all of last and he leads the average as year without getting a gowell. round buckle, and it took until round It was an outstanding night of bull three this time, so it’s about time,” ad- riding, this time topped by an 87.25 mitted the 24-year-old, who is at his point ride from Tyler Thomson of fourth CFR in the open bronc riding. Black Diamond on the 2013 Bull of the The pen was full of superstar hors- Year in Canada, Red Stag, owned by es, but Geiger knew his match up was a Outlaw Buckers. good fit for his style, and size. It was the first qualified ride of the “It felt strong. He’s just a big, pow- week for the former Canadian chamerful stud horse. When he ran into the pion, and the $11,467 put him back up front of the chute he had me a little on the leader board in third place. worried. I didn’t want to get behind “I got a slow start,” admitted Thomhim right off the bat. But I managed son. “I can’t remember the last time I to get a good markout and things went bucked off in the spinner pen like I did great from there.” last night. That kind of lit a fire. I was “It was fun, but I sure didn’t want pretty upset with myself. My wife was to stub a toe because every time he wondering what was wrong with me all lit, you felt him. He was heavy and day today. I was just looking for a little strong.” redemption, I guess.” Geiger was obviously thrilled with “I couldn’t have drawn a better bull, the ride and the mark, but the Stam- the bucking bull of the year. You’re pede’s Keith Marrington was equally supposed to ride him, and win first enthusiastic in congratulating Geiger. when you do.” “Yea, we were both pretty excited,” “I need to win a lot of rounds now, acknowledged Geiger. “But I think I but this will help a lot. That jumps was maybe a little more excited. It’s me back in there. I’ve got three more been a couple years coming. It sure rounds to try and win first, so I’ll just boosts your confidence when you can go at ‘em.” come out and win a round.” While Thomson is closing in, both Geiger came to Edmonton in seventh the bull riders in front of him placed spot in the standings, but the $14,114 in the round. Scott Schiffner is on top he’s picked up here has boosted him to overall with $40,013, while Big Valthird behind leaders Cort Scheer and ley’s Devon Mezei sits second, but only Chet Johnson. Geiger has ridden all he and Tanner Byrne have ridden all three of his horses, while Scheer was three of their bulls. bucked off Friday, so the average will They speeded up the clock in all be a factor as the days go on, in what’s the timed events Friday night. Al sure to be a close race for the title. Bouchard of Scandia claimed the bigMatt Lait is beginning to open up a gest cheque in the tie-down roping big lead in the bareback riding, after with a 7.4 second run, fastest of the
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CFR to date. Timber Moore of Texas is still in front overall, but a missed calf this time around will impact his average standings. Fellow Texan Hunter Cure matched the fast time in steer wrestling with his own 3.3 second run, to push his CFR earnings to $20,583, and give him the lead for the Canadian race, as well as the average. And despite now measuring the barrel racing times to the thousandth of a second, there was a tie, and a new fast time, when Lisa Lockhart and Nikki Steffes each posted 14.570 second runs. Both competitors are from South Dakota. Lockhart is sitting in good shape to defend her Canadian title, as she is first overall, and in the average. It was a tough night for Lacombe’s Tyrel Flewelling and his partner Kolten Schmidt in the team roping, when they missed their steer. Americans Jesse Sheffield and Rhen Richard had
the best time in a less than shiny round with their six second run. Clint Buhler and Brett McCarroll are the frontrunners, but it’s still a wide open race. Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston is trying to close the door in the novice bronc riding, posting his third straight victory, but Rocky’s Kale McKenzie is trying to keep pace, taking his third straight second place finish. He’s $550 behind Thurston. Kody Lamb and Philippe Harvey split the novice bareback riding Friday, keeping Harvey within $1400 of Lamb’s lead. Barrhead’s Kagen Schmidt recorded his second straight victory in steer riding, to close the gap on leader Dawson Hay. Saturday is often called ‘moving day’ at the CFR, with two performances at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, so there’s double the cash on the line. The CFR wraps up Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm.
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Grizzlys get pounded by Oil Barons Oil Barons 8 Grizzlys 2 FORT MCMURRAY — Adam Durkee scored twice as the Fort McMurray Oil Barons bounced the Olds Grizzlys 8-2 in an Alberta Junior Hockey League game Friday. Also scoring for the league-leading Oil Barons in front of 1,716 fans at the Casman Centre were Hayden Dawes, Ryan Bloom, Mitchell Vanderlaan, Jetlan Houcher, Kevin Miller and Brennan Saulnier. Kyle Star and Dustin Gorgi replied for the Grizzlys, who trailed 3-0 after one period and 4-1 after 40 minutes. Oil Barons netminder Tanner Jaillet stopped 20 shots while recording his 13th win of the season. Jame Tamagi and starter Ethan Je-
mieff combined to make 24 saves for Olds. The Grizzlys are in Bonnyville tonight to face the Pontiacs and host the Grande Prairie Storm Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ● Dylan Hollman of Red Deer, a forward with the Spruce Grove Saints, recorded his sixth point of the World Junior A Challenge with an assist in a 5-2 semifinal loss to Russia Friday at Yarmouth, N.S. Hollman had three goals and three assists in three games for Canada West, which earlier posted 4-3 and 4-1 wins over Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Camrose Kodiaks defenceman Josh Smith, a Lacombe native, was also on the Canada West roster. Russia and the United States will meet in the gold-medal game Sunday.
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Hockey Hall class united by winning CLASS OF 2013 HAVE ALL WON AT THE SPORT’S HIGHEST LEVEL BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Hockey Hall of Fame inductees (left to right) Brendan Shanahan, Scott Niedermayer, Geraldine Heaney and Chris Chelios show off their rings after being presented with them at the Hall in Toronto on Friday. the guys I watched on TV and was like, ’Oh, wow,’ and never thought that one day I’d be sitting beside them getting in to the Hockey Hall of Fame.” Three defencemen, a power winger and an innovative coach are going into the Hall of Fame, but more than anything this group has winning in common. In addition to the Cups, each of the players won gold internationally — Niedermayer, Shanahan and Heaney for Canada and Chelios for the United States. “Each one of these guys has performed at a good enough level that they could represent their country overseas among the best,” selection committee chairman Pat Quinn said. “This particular group is probably special. ... The Stanley Cup is still the key one for the selection committee, but now you
do consider these other awards and championships.” Last year’s class had only one player who won the Cup in Joe Sakic, who did it twice as a captain of the Colorado Avalanche. Adam Oates, Pavel Bure and Mats Sundin put up Hall-worth numbers but never played on a team that won a championship in the NHL. The success of this group overlapped often. Chelios and Shanahan won one Cup together with the 2001-02 Detroit Red Wings, and Niedermayer and Shanahan were on Canada’s gold medal-winning team at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. “I always said the individual awards were a reflection on your team and your teammates,” Chelios said. “There’s so many people that played significant roles in me getting here. I
Panthers fire coach Dineen and staff NHL BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OTTAWA — The Florida Panthers have been put on notice, and the players say the message has been received. The Panthers fired head coach Kevin Dineen and assistants Gord Murphy and Craig Ramsay on Friday after the team got off to a dismal start to the regular season. More changes could still come if the team doesn’t soon find a way to improve its on-ice performance. The Panthers have lost ten of their last eleven games, sit seventh in the Atlantic Division with a 3-9-4 record and are 27th in the league heading into Friday’s games. “It’s easier to fire a coach than to fire 23 players,” general manager Dale Tallon said on a conference call earlier in the day. “But we’re on the phone constantly and we’re going to make changes as we go. We want people that want to be Panthers, and if they don’t want to be we’ll accommodate them. Right now I’m dissatisfied with the effort from most of the guys and we need to be better.” Peter Horachek, who had been coaching the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in San Antonio, was named interim coach. Director of player development Brian Skrudland and professional scout John Madden will serve as assistant coaches. The Panthers took part in their first practice Friday with Horachek at the helm. Afterwards they said
they were disappointed by Dineen’s firing and know it’s up to them to turn things around. “I think for us as players we definitely share or take most of the blame for what has gone on, but we’re trying to look forward now,” said defenceman Brian Campbell. Players are well aware of the situation and say they control their own fate. “Who knows who’s safe and what not, but now it’s just going out and playing the right way as a team,” said Erik Gudbranson. “We’ve put ourselves behind the eight ball early in this season and the only way that we can get out of it is within our dressing room and going out there and playing hard and playing the right way.” When asked about Tallon’s comments on potential trades, Campbell admitted such things shouldn’t even need to be said at this point. “I don’t think Dale needs to say a word about that,” said Campbell. “Us as players should realize that, but hopefully it can bring us together closer and we can think about the good times we had with Kevin and then move forward to hopefully great times ahead.” Tallon met with reporters in Ottawa late Friday afternoon and said, “we need our better players to play better or I have to get better players.” Rumours had been swirling for weeks that a change was likely imminent and Tallon said he felt a change was necessary. “You’ve got to do something, you can’t sit still when we’re doing this poorly,” he said. “We have new ownership and they have high expectations of excellence and performance and so we’ve got to make sure and we had to change direction.”
Canada’s Jamie Gregg opens World Cup speedskating season with a medal THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Jamie Gregg went blade-toblade with the reigning world and Olympic champion at the opening World Cup speedskating event of the season. And while the Edmonton skater earned bronze in the men’s 500 metres, he was agonizingly close to standing higher on the podium. Gregg was paired with Tae-Bum Mo of South Korea, this year’s world champion in the distance. The two men played cat-and-mouse to start the race. Mo’s opening strides were quicker, but Gregg caught him at 100 metres. Their finish seemed a dead heat, but Mo actually edged Gregg by three thousandths of a second. Ronald Mulder of the Netherlands knocked Mo out of gold-medal position two pairings later in a time of 34.41 seconds. Mo’s time was 34.52.3
ahead of Gregg’s 34.52.6. Gregg will race another 500 on Sunday at the Oval and aims for a medal upgrade. “Every World Cup, including this one, in Calgary I’ve won a medal so I’m happy with that,” Gregg said. “They’ve all been bronze so I want to make it a little better than that. I’m always getting beat out by the thousandths in Calgary.” Gregg’s bronze was Canada’s lone medal on the first day of racing. He lost speed to the South Korean on the turn coming into the home stretch at the Olympic Oval. “You go into the year not really knowing who is going to go fast,” Gregg said. “You see some times, but now everyone is at the World Cup and everyone has peaked, so you get to see where you are in the world a little bit. “To know that I’m up there with even a lessthan-ideal race, it gives me lots of confidence going forward.”
WOMEN’S HOCKEY THE CANADIAN PRESS LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Jayna Hefford scored the winning goal Friday as Canada survived a scare with a 4-3 win over Sweden at the Four Nations women’s hockey tournament. The Swedes looked like they were on their way to a shocking upset when they scored goals 20 seconds apart to take a 3-1 lead early in the second period. But Canada responded and was spared blushes as Natalie Spooner scored two straight goals, setting up Hefford’s winner.
Sang-Hwa Lee of South Korea won the women’s 500 in 39.91 seconds, which was .11 off her world record. Claudia Pechstein of Germany was the winner of the women’s 3,000 metres in three minutes 59.04. Koen Verweij of the Netherlands took the men’s 1,500 metres in one minute 42.78 seconds ahead of runner-up and world-record holder Shani Davis of the U.S. in 1:43.11. Denny Morrison of Fort St. John, B.C., was the world champion in the 1,500 two years ago, but broke his leg crosscountry skiing midway through last season. Morrison says his leg his fully healed, but he’s race rusty and finished 11th in a time of 1:44.42. “If you would have talked to me after a race like this in 2009, I would probably hardly have talked to you guys and probably would be freaking out throwing things around the change room,” Morrison told re-
“We really don’t feel like we played our game very well today and there was a bit of a struggle throughout,” Hefford said. “But sometimes games are like that. You have to grind them out and chip away, and that’s how we looked at it.” Canada finished the round-robin portion of the tournament with a 3-0 record and advanced to Saturday’s final. They will play either the host United States or Finland, who played later Friday, for gold. Both Finland and the U.S. have 1-1 records, but the Americans have a plus-8 goal differential to Finland’s zero. Meghan Agosta-Marciano also scored for Canada, while Shannon Szabados made eight saves on 11 shots.
porters. “That doesn’t help anything. All I can do is be motivated by what happened and use that to help me focus on what I need to do next. I don’t think it’s discouraging. I know I have a few things to work on. I’m pretty sure I can identify what they are already.” The Essent ISU World Cup continues Saturday with another women’s 500 metres, the men’s 1,000 metres and the women’s 1,500 metres. Olympic 1,000-metre champion Christine Nesbitt of London, Ont., will race that distance Sunday. The speedskaters can gain Olympic berths for their countries at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, during the first four World Cups of the 2013-14 season.
Raptors can’t take a bite off unbeaten Pacers THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Pacers 91 Raptors 84 INDIANAPOLIS — Paul George scored 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 91-84 Friday night to improve to 6-0 and match the best start in franchise history. Roy Hibbert added a season-high 20 points and seven rebounds as the Pacers remained the NBA’s lone undefeated team. Rudy Gay scored a season-high 30 points on 12-of-26 shooting for the Raptors, who lost their third straight to fall to 2-4. Amir Johnson added 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Raptors shot 39.5 per cent from the field, becoming the sixth consecutive opponent Indiana has held to 40 per cent shooting or worse. The Pacers improved to 6-0 for the first time since the 1970-71, when the club played in the ABA. They rallied from a halftime deficit for the fifth time this season. Indiana overcame 16 turnovers to shoot 46.2 per cent. George made an arcing 3 over a leaping Landry Fields at the third-quarter buzzer and
clinched his fists in celebration before sprinting to Indiana’s bench and slapping hands with teammates. George bounced back from a five-point first half to outscore the Raptors 17-13 in the period. He shot 5 of 9 from the field and made all five free throws. The Pacers led 72-59 entering the fourth quarter. Gay carried the Raptors to a 46-44 halftime lead, scoring 22 points. No teammate scored more than six in the half. Toronto used a 19-7 run over the final 5:17 of the first quarter to lead 3222. The Raptors had success running with nine fast-break points in the period but failed to earn another until late in the game. The Pacers got back in transition and kept Toronto off the 3-point line in the second quarter to get back in the game. Orlando Johnson had five points and an assist in a 12-0 Pacers run early in the second quarter that tied it at 34. Hibbert’s fallaway 18-footer at the halftime buzzer completed a 5-2 spurt. Indiana started the second half on a 10-0 run and led by as many as 16 in the fourth quarter before finishing off its fourth home victory.
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TORONTO — This is a different kind of accomplishment for Scott Niedermayer. As a player, he won everything, from youth provincial titles to four Stanley Cups and two Olympic gold medals. On Monday he’ll be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame with his plaque reading: “The epitome of a champion.” “When you’re competing, you’re actually in control of what’s going on,” Niedermayer said. “This is sort of a phone call and I hadn’t played hockey in three years and they give you this great honour. It feels different. It sort of sums it up, I guess, the work that you’ve done and the things you’ve accomplished as a player.” Niedermayer is in good company. The class of 2013 is the first since 2009 in which every member with NHL connections has his name on the Stanley Cup. Chris Chelios and Brendan Shanahan each won it three times as players, while Ray Shero won it twice as a coach. Geraldine Heaney won an Olympic gold medal and seven world championship titles with Canada. “If you’re going into the Hall of Fame, you’re a winner, obviously, and that’s why you’re going in,” said Heaney, who is the third woman to be inducted after Cammi Granato and Angela James. “It’s such a great group of guys to be going in with. Those are
still don’t look at this as an individual award, especially the way things went for me.” Chelios played 1,651 games — the most of any defenceman or American in NHL history — in parts of 26 seasons. It could’ve been more if not for the lockout that shortened the 1996 season and wiped out 2004-05. Shanahan, now the NHL’s vice president in charge of player safety, is the only player to score over 600 goals and record over 2,000 penalty minutes. He credited his brothers, who were six, eight and 11 years older than him, for making it to the NHL. “The rules were you couldn’t cry and you just had to sort of go along and sometimes fight your way to get into the game,” Shanahan said. “They certainly gave me the right tools and upbringing.” Shero, who died in 1990 and will be represented Monday by son and Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero, had a .612 career winning percentage as a coach, most notably with the Philadelphia Flyers’ Broad Street Bullies teams of the 1970s. Heaney, considered the women’s hockey’s version of Bobby Orr, represented Canada almost a dozen times at major tournaments and walked away with less than gold only once. Niedermayer was one of the premier defencemen in the 1990s and 2000s, but his winning ways set him apart. He’s the only player to win a Memorial Cup, Stanley Cup, world junior gold medal, world championship gold medal and Olympic gold medal. “I guess I’m proud of that,” Niedermayer said. “I think that’s really at the end of the day what it’s all about. I’m sure everyone would love to score more goals and I would, too. Take what you can get, I guess, right?”
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Rebels rally around Kids Help Phone Photos contributed Growing up is not always an easy path — that’s why Kids Help Phone is so important. Kids Help Phone is a free, anonymous and confidential phone and online professional counselling service for youth. The counsellors deal with big or small concerns, 24/7, 365 days a year. Recently, donations from the Red Deer Rebels made it possible to create a special quilt. Kids Help Phone logos have been creatively intertwined with Rebels gear, making a one-of-a-kind quilt. The quilt will be raffled off for $2 a ticket with the final draw to be made during the last regular season Rebels home game in March 2014. Proceeds from the quilt raffle will go directly towards bringing a team of counsellors to visit with Central Alberta youth next year. These counsellors will speak about the services they provide and what a young person may experience if they contact Kids Help Phone. Kids Help Phone does not receive any government funding and relies solely on donations. One of the organization’s biggest fundraisers is the national Walk So Kids Can Talk event. On Sunday, May 4, 2014, the Red Deer Volunteer Chapter of Kids Help Phone is hosting this annual event. The Red Deer volunteer committee has had great community supporters, including Arby’s, Mr. Suds, Beaners, Crystal Glass, Fountain Tire, Boston Pizza, MaxWell Real Estate Solutions and many more. National supporters include Nestle and BMO. By dialling 1-800-668-6868 or visiting www.kidshelpphone.ca from any community in Canada, kids can access information and a professional counsellor. From trouble with homework, to dealing with loss and grief, to thoughts of suicide, kids can talk to Kids Help Phone about anything. For more information on quilt raffle tickets in the Red Deer area, contact Michelle at itsagreatmove@ gmail.com or 403-352-5525, or Allison at allie.rae.d@ gmail.com or 403-596-1545. To volunteer or if you require further information, call the Calgary office at 1-866-297-4101.
Kids Help Phone volunteers gather at McKenzie Trials for the Walk So Kids Can Talk event, held on Sunday, May 4, 2013.
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FRONT SOCKEY NIGHT AT REBELS GAME United Way will host a “sockey night” in Red Deer on Friday as the Red Deer Rebels take on the Moose Jaw Warriors at 7 p.m. Staff and volunteers will be in the stands selling socks at $5 a pair or $20 for three pairs. The socks can then be thrown onto the ice during the second intermission. The socks are collected and distributed back into the community to keep those in need warm over the winter months. The public is also encouraged to bring their own socks to the game for donation if they’d prefer not to buy them. More than 1,600 socks were donated last year.
WILLS, ESTATE WORKSHOP The Red Deer and District Community Foundation is putting on a workshop for people who want to start planning for what happens after they pass away. A wills and estate planning workshop at the City Centre Stage, at 4922 49th St., is scheduled for Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided.
REFUGEE GATHERING Meet, Gather and Learn with the Central Alberta Refugee Effort on Thursday. Join an evening of fun as you learn about cultures through handson activities including drawing, painting, weaving, carving and more. No artistic ability required. Everyone is welcome! The fun runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hub in Red Deer, at 4936 Ross St. For more information, go to www. immigrant-centre.ca.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND SHOPPING People who want to do some early Christmas shopping while supporting scholarships for women can do both on Monday. The Red Deer chapter of the PEO (Philanthropic and Educational Organization) has invited several local shopping representatives to their Shop to Support Scholarships on Monday at the Golden Circle. Representatives from companies like Pampered Chef, Epicure, Mia Bella Candles, Jockey Clothing, One Sole shoes, Mary Kay, and Nutrition healthy living food and supplements will be open for business between 2 and 4:30 p.m. This PEO fundraising event will support women in the community by sponsoring scholarships for women’s education. Light refreshments will also be sold at the event. The Golden Circle is located at 4620 47A Ave. in Red Deer.
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City of Red Deer parks worker Riley Boutiere installs a thin ice sign in the West Lake subdivision this week. With the ponds just having frozen over, the ice is dangerously thin on all ponds in the city and will not support a person’s weight.
Aboriginal students sent home over funding dispute BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Aboriginal students in the Nordegg area have been out of school for a month after a program set up for them in September was defunded over jurisdictional issues. At the beginning of the school year, the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division set up the Smallboy Outreach School in Nordegg through funding from Alberta Education. It was an expanded version of a program the division set up in 2011 for students from the Smallboy Camp, a semiautonomous “unorganized territory” about 100 km north of Nordegg. About 25 students attended school in the town’s public works building. Students in kindergarten to Grade 7 received instruction in a traditional classroom setting. Those in higher grades tapped into the division’s St. Gabriel Cyber School based in Red Deer. Two teachers and two educational assistants were hired to be with the students in Nordegg. But at the end of September, Red Deer Catholic was contacted by someone who raised questions about the residency of the students using the outreach school, which had been named Eagle Ridge Learning Centre by parents. The division found that the majority of students were, in fact, residents of the Big Horn Reserve west of Nordegg. Because the federal government is in charge of education for First Nations children living on reserves, once the school division notified Alberta Education about its residency findings, the program was stopped. “It was a very successful program and one that we grew to be quite excited about and were hoping to take to the next level in this school year. Unfortunately when the question of residency became apparent, we had to back away from it,” said Red Deer Catholic superintendent Paul Mason. Only three students in the program were from the Smallboy Camp. The rest, as residents of the reserve, are expected to attend Ta’Otha School, a state-of-the-art facility that opened on the reserve in 2009. But Deborah Cardinal says that will never happen. Speaking for the group of parents who pushed for the Red Deer Catholic program, she said the reserve school is plagued with issues and is not a healthy environment for their children, who she says have been bullied there. Most of the students are now studying at home with work sent with them by teachers on Sept. 27, the last day the school was open. Off-reserve students from Grades 8 to 12 still attend the facility, receiving instruction through St. Gabriel Online School. Cardinal says the students were “learning by leaps and bounds” in the three
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It was a very successful program and one that we grew to be quite excited about and were hoping to take to the next level in this school year. Unfortunately when the question of residency became apparent, we had to back away from it. — Red Deer Catholic superintendent Paul Mason Discussing Nordegg school set up for Smallboy band children weeks at Eagle Ridge. Nearly half of all aboriginal high school students do not graduate and Cardinal says parents simply are concerned about their children’s quality of education. “We had students that in three weeks were actually learning more than they did in a year on the reserve. ... We had this golden egg for three weeks and all of a sudden they just smashed it,” she said. There is also a school at the Smallboy Camp, run by an Edmonton Catholic division, but Cardinal said there is a divide in the small camp that makes that institution an unhealthy environment for the group of students. Cardinal disputed the residency determination, saying eight students should be classified as Smallboy Camp residents. Located near Robb, the camp is an offshoot of the first settlement formed in 1968 by a longtime chief of the Ermineskin band as an attempt to get his people away from the temptations of alcohol and drugs and the influences of Western society. Mason said the division could still educate the three students from the camp, but that the rest are under federal jurisdiction. Both of the teachers and one of the educational assistants remain at the facility. “We offered to continue running a program for those three students at Nordegg, but parents informed us that they weren’t interested in that option. It was all of the students or none of them,” said Mason. Stoney Education Authority superintendent Gord Breen said bullying concerns from Ta’Otha School had not been brought to his attention. And he said neither he nor the school division, which oversees three schools for First Nations students in western Alberta, has anything to do with the defunding of the program.
After Cardinal raised concerns about the Ta’Otha school in a 2011, Breen said the school’s staff of teachers was replaced and programming was revamped. The changes, he said, resulted in a very successful year, with academic and extracurricular student success and higher enrolment and community support. Last year, the school was funded for 75 students and at one point had 95 students. This year’s enrolment numbers have not yet been finalized. Students whose residence is on a reserve can attend a school off-reserve through a federally-mandated tuition agreement. Approximately one-third of students who live on First Nations across Canada attend schools off-reserve. Wild Rose Public Schools has had an agreement with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada “for a long time,” providing as many as 20 students from the reserve with bus service, taking them over 100 km to school daily in Rocky Mountain House. Mason said the Catholic division has attempted to contact Aboriginal Affairs regarding Big Horn students but has had no reply. Wildrose MLA Joe Anglin, who represents the area, called the situation a bureaucratic nightmare that has caused “a human tragedy.” What is needed, he said, is some simple common sense among the federal and provincial governments. Cardinal has also in contact with her MP, Conservative Blake Richards. Richards reiterated that the education of children living on reserves is the responsibility of Aboriginal Affairs and that there is a school on the Big Horn Reserve that students should attend. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com
Stories of great Canadians showcased in exhibit A travelling exhibit that champions the efforts of Canadians who have done us proud swings into Sylvan Lake on Remembrance Day for a two-day stint. It’s An Honour is on a two-year journey across the country. The exhibit showcases stories of great Canadians who have earned such honours as the Order of Canada, Decorations for Bravery and Military Valour Decorations. Mounted in a specially designed 1,000-square-foot vehicle, the interactive exhibit includes interpretive panels, multimedia elements and artifacts.
The exhibit vehicles will be open to the public on Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot across from the Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion at 4916 50th Ave. On Tuesday, the exhibit moves to Ecole Mother Teresa School from 4 to 7 p.m. The school is located at 79 Boomer Road. Visitors can see insignia and medals, discover the stories of honours recipients and watch a hologram message from former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Visitors can also learn more on the role and responsibilities of the Governor Gener-
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al of Canada and how to nominate deserving individuals from their community for national honours. The exhibit is accessible to everyone and admission is free. This exhibit is made possible through the generosity of The Taylor Family Foundation as a tribute to the women, men and youth of Canada whose achievements, courage and dedication to service exemplify the heart and soul of our nation. For more information, visit www.gg.ca/ HonoursExhibit and follow @HonoursExhibit on Facebook and Twitter.
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Writer on The Exorcist, the devil and faith In the middle of a New York Magazine dialogue on heaven and hell, damnation and salvation, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia offered this theological zinger: “I even believe in the devil.” The devil is a major player in the Gospels and faithful Catholics know that, he said, before adding: “Most of mankind has believed in the devil, for all of history.” The principalities and powers of elite America were shocked — shocked — by his confession. But one veteran Hollywood scribe pounded out a friendly email of support, from one conservative Catholic to anTERRY other. MATTINGLY “I told him to quit honing into my territory,” said William Peter Blatty, who won an Academy Award in 1974 for adapting his novel, The Exorcist, for the big screen. “I don’t tell him how to write Supreme Court opinions. ... He should let me take the heat for talking about the devil. That’s my job.” The 85-year-old Blatty was joking and being serious at the same time, which is business as usual whenever he explains the twists and turns in his life since 1967. That was the year when memories of a sobering theology lecture he heard as a Georgetown University student began evolving into the novel that transformed him from a comedy pro into a horror legend. Grief also helped shape the novel, in which a Jesuit psychiatrist tries to help a 12-year-old girl who is exhibiting the symptoms of demon possession, complete with fountains of green vomit and obscenities. The fictional Father Damien Karras experiences paralyzing doubts after his mother’s death. Blatty was typing the second page of his earliest
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take on the story when he received the call that his mother had died. “I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to make a statement that the grave is not the end, that there is more to life than death,” said Blatty, in a Bethesda, Md., diner near his home, not far from the Georgetown neighborhood described in The Exorcist. After studying the explicit details in the journals of exorcists, he decided that a story about “what happens in these cases could really be a boost to the faith. It could show people that the spiritual world is real.” The bottom line: The Exorcist scared the hell out of millions of people. There were lines around the block at theaters and reports that janitors — literally — had to clean up the mess left by moviegoers who regretted consuming snacks during such a head-spinning, stomachchurning nightmare. When box-office receipts are adjusted for inflation, it remains the most successful R-rated movie ever. That’s the Hollywood story, which is being marked with 40th-anniversary celebrations. But for Blatty, it’s just as important that his work had an impact on people in a radically different setting. As a Jesuit in Los Angeles once told him, there was a “thundering herd of people headed into the confessionals” at churches in the weeks after the movie opened. Amen, said Blatty. The goal was to defend the faith through writing that he considered a ministry, his own “apostolate of the pen.” The key to The Exorcist, he explained, is that his protagonist’s crisis of faith is much deeper than his doubts about the reality of demons. Caught up in grief and guilt, this Jesuit is tempted to believe that God cannot condescend to love fallen human beings — like him. “Karras has started to doubt his own humanity,” said Blatty. “In the end, he is the ultimate target of this demonic attack. The devil is tempting him to despair.”
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LOCAL EVENTS Nov. 13 Boomtown Trail Cowboy Church meets the second and last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Elnora Drop In Centre. Cowboy boots and hats welcome. The next dates are Nov. 13 and 27. For more information, call 403-749-2047 and 403-749-3361. Nov. 16 Victory Church Red Deer Cookie Walk, Craft and Bake Sale, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table rental $15. Contact Sandi at 403-986-1605 or Shirley at 403872-1345. Sunnybrook United Church Bazaar and Coffee Party is coming up on Nov. 16, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be crafts, bake and white elephant tables. Contact Linda at 403-347-6073.
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In one crucial passage in the novel, an older, experienced exorcist explains: “I think the point is to make us ... see ourselves as ultimately bestial, vile and putrescent; without dignity; ugly; unworthy. And there lies the heart of it, perhaps. ... For I think belief in God is not a matter of reason at all; I think it finally is a matter of love: of accepting the possibility that God could ever love us.” If readers and moviegoers pay attention, said Blatty, the chills caused by the demonic acts on the screen are merely the first step in a spiritual process that should drive them to look in the mirror. “My logic was simple: If demons are real, why not angels? If angels are real, why not souls? And if souls are real, what about your own soul?”
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Making a movie about a lie DIRECTOR SEARCHES FOR ANSWERS IN CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY THE ARMSTRONG LIE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — When Alex Gibney set out to make a movie about cyclist Lance Armstrong’s 2009 Tour de France comeback, the documentarian admits he bought into the hype: The man who’d cheated death was coming back to reign supreme — and clean. “All of us fans wanted to believe,” said Gibney, who directed this summer’s well-received documentary “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks.” ”You want to root for people. That is what sports are all about.“ In fact, it was such a positive film, Armstrong himself was a financial participant in the project. Then in 2011, things changed. The “feel-good movie,” as Gibney called the original version of his documentary, was nearly finished when Armstrong’s ex-teammates, Tyler Hamilton and Floyd Landis, began going public about Armstrong’s doping. That same year, Armstrong faced a U.S. government investigation into doping allegations. Then in 2012, a federal Anti-Doping Agency report alleged Armstrong and his U.S. Postal Service-sponsored team used performance-enhancing drugs. It had become all too clear — Gibney needed to change the fabric of his film. What had been titled “The Road Back” became “The Armstrong Lie,” which opens Friday. “It was a lie that was hiding in plain sight,” said Gibney. “But you don’t want to doubt.” Suspicions about Armstrong’s drug use actually began to surface in 2005, after former Armstrong teammate Frankie Andreu and his wife, Betsy, testified in a lawsuit about a drug confession they heard Armstrong make while hospitalized in 1996 during his bout with cancer. (Armstrong later did his best to ostracize Frankie Andreu from the cycling world.) “Most of the facts had been revealed a long time ago,” said Gibney in a recent interview at a Beverly Hills hotel. “The question was if they had been revealed, then how did Lance maintain that they weren’t true? That is what the film is about.” Sitting with Oprah Winfrey in January of this year, Armstrong admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France seven times, titles that have since been revoked. Gibney was there as the interview was shot and insisted that Armstrong come
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This photo released by courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics shows Lance Armstrong in the documentary film, The Armstrong Lie. clean in front of his camera, too. “A long interview was hard to get in the wake of Oprah because that interview hadn’t done for him what he wanted it to do,” said Gibney. “He wanted his fans back. It didn’t work out that way. But I was moving forward with other people like Betsy (Andreu, who appears in the film). I think that was the reason he ultimately agreed to sit down: He wanted to feel a sense of control over his story and he knew that without his voice, things might go worse.” “You have to call a fraud a fraud,” said Betsy Andreu in a phone call from her home in Dearborn, Mich. “Lance tried to use cancer to shield himself, but in my opinion, that is how he got the cancer — using all of those drugs. Growth hormones fuel cancer” — a theory increasingly supported by medical research. Has Armstrong tainted the cycling world forever? “That’s the hard part,” said Gibney. “We want (athletes) to be superhuman, but we are surprised when they dope. That, to some extent, is where it falls back on us.”
Canadian actress goes on trial in New York for stalking Alec Baldwin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — A Canadian bit-part actress barraged Alec Baldwin with lovesick, demanding messages, packed her belongings into a car, drove to New York and showed up uninvited at his homes in Manhattan and the Hamptons, prosecutors said as her stalking trial opened Thursday. The case is expected to put the “30 Rock” actor in an unsought role: a key witness against a woman who says she had a fling with him some years ago, which he denies. Baldwin is expected to testify next week against actress Genevieve Sabourin, whose lawyer says she was merely trying to get answers after the actor lost interest in her. But prosecutors say Baldwin was alarmed by a campaign of calls, text messages, emails and unexpected appearances by a woman he’d met twice over 10 years — a creepy crusade that escalated as he got engaged to now-wife Hilaria Baldwin, authorities say. “There was nothing legitimate about these communications,” Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Zachary Stendig said in an opening statement. A judge is hearing the case without a jury, at Sabourin’s re-
quest. Sabourin, 41, hails from the Montreal suburb of Candiac and has appeared in some Canadian films and TV series. She met the Oscarnominated Baldwin on the set of the 2002 sci-fi comedy “The Adventures of Pluto Nash”; he had a cameo, and she was a publicist. He told police that they had dinner together in 2010 and that their relationship was strictly professional. But Sabourin harangued him with so many phone calls that he changed his number, and she sent emails that ranged from “I want to be your wife now” to a bid to “conceive a miniBaldwin,” Stendig said. Although Baldwin asked her to leave him alone, she appeared in March 2012 in his driveway in Amagansett, N.Y., but left before police arrived, according to prosecutors. A few days later, after news of Baldwin’s betrothal broke, Sabourin turned up at a Manhattan movie screening he was hosting; security guards threw her out, according to the prosecution. Then she showed up outside his Greenwich Village apartment building on April 8, 2012, with her dog and a car loaded with her possessions, and was arrested on misdemeanour stalking and harassment charges.
Sabourin and her attorney, Todd Spodek, said her contacts with Baldwin were far less one-sided than prosecutors portray. “It was a communication, both ways,” she said outside court. She and Baldwin exchanged emails about matters as personal as her father’s death, and in 2010 he took her for a romantic dinner and accompanied her to a hotel for a sexual tryst, Spodek said. “You will hear about all of this attention given to Ms. Sabourin throughout this time period, and then, suddenly, the cold shoulder,” Spodek told the judge. Her subsequent conduct was simply “looking for closure,” not a crime, the attorney said. If convicted, Sabourin could face up to a year in jail on the top count alone. Baldwin’s publicist declined to comment on the case. Baldwin, 55, and his wife married in July 2012. Their daughter, Carmen, was born in August. The eldest of acting’s four Baldwin brothers, Alec Baldwin’s long list of credits range from a Tony-nominated performance as Stanley Kowalski“ in ”A Streetcar Named Desire“ on Broadway to playing the action hero Jack Ryan in the 1990 film ”The Hunt for Red October.“
Though Armstrong has no plans to see the film — he sent his representatives instead — the disgraced cyclist will receive a portion of the film’s proceeds. “When the original deal was made with Sony, Lance had a financial participation,” Gibney explained. Last interviewed by competitive cycling site Velo News, Armstrong said in an October article he will “pay a heavy price” for what he’s done. But moving forward, he said, “Folks should expect the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” Through his spokesman, Armstrong declined to comment for this story. Will Armstrong ever confirm what the Andreus said they heard in the hospital room in 1996? When did Armstrong actually start doping? “He wouldn’t tell me,” said Gibney. “We assumed Lance started using after cancer and then started winning the Tour de France, but we know he started using drugs back in 1993,” said Gibney. “But if the drugs were so good, why couldn’t he win the tour back then?”
And what about the speculation that Armstrong was in cahoots with the sanctioning body Union Cycliste Internationale, and the talk about doctored race times? Gibney said the questions still linger for him. “There is an element that Lance is hinting at but hasn’t come clean on, which is how the mechanism of the sport worked to keep his secret for so long,” said Gibney. “He worked hand in glove with the UCI and sponsors. Everybody was getting paid” — a point also suggested in the film but yet to be proven. We may never know the answers to these questions but Gibney says he never stopped pushing for answers while making his film, which has received high marks from most critics. “Lots of people were doping in cycling,” he said, “but the lie is what was really problematic with Lance’s story. He’d made cancer survivors complicit in his lie and the media bought in. As Betsy says in the film: ’The doping was bad, but the abuse of power was worse.”’
Kimmel prank makes for tearful post-Halloween in many homes THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel brought tears to the eyes of many children recently. But they weren’t tears of joy. ABC’s late-night host conducted what’s becoming an annual prank during the past week, encouraging parents to tell their children they had eaten all of their Halloween candy, film the response and upload the video so he could show it on his TV show and on YouTube. Predictably, many of the fooled children were quite upset. “Pranking your own children is not harmless fun, but is cruel and potentially damaging,” said Mark Barnett, a professor and graduate program co-ordinator at Kansas State University’s department of psychological sciences. A child’s trust in his parents shouldn’t be trifled with, he said. “A parent who would violate this trust for a big laugh or 15 minutes
of fame is, in my opinion, acting irresponsibly and not looking out for the best interests of the child,” Barnett said. No one from Kimmel’s show, broadcast on a network owned by the traditionally kid-friendly Walt Disney Co., was available to comment, representatives said Wednesday. A YouTube posting of Kimmel’s on-air highlights was viewed more than 7 million times through late Wednesday, with more than 45,000 giving it a “thumbs up” and 2,191 offering a “thumbs down.” Since starting the feature in 2011, Kimmel’s show said the post-Halloween videos have been viewed more than 106 million times online. Kimmel said this year he received an “avalanche” of great responses and it took much of last weekend to work through them all. This year’s videos include two blond boys who break out in uncontrolled tears when their father tells them, “it’s all gone.”
NETFLIX THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Marvel will develop four original series for Netflix in a deal that gives the streaming service one of its most high-profile content partnerships. The companies announced Thursday that the four live-action, 13-episode series will begin streaming in 2015. Marvel Entertainment President Alan Fine says the shows will be “a
An empty candy wrapper is on the table in front of them. One girl, still in costume, tells her mother that “you ruined my whole day.” Children throw stomping tantrums, one so vigorous the toddler’s pants fall down. One angry girl throws an envelope at her parents. Another bawling child is hardly mollified by news that it’s a prank: “Well, that’s not very kind,” the boy said. Kimmel’s studio audience laughs at most of the reactions. Jane Annunziata, a McLean, Va.-based psychologist who deals with family issues and is the author of the book, “Sometimes I’m Scared...,” said she thought the prank was inappropriate parental behaviour. “Parents should always serve as role models for their children, role modeling most appropriate behaviours and the most constructive ways to express feelings,” Annunziata said.
serialized epic” that begins with Marvel’s “Daredevil” and is followed by “Jessica Jones,” ”Iron Fist“ and ”Luke Cage.“ It will conclude with a miniseries of ”The Defenders.“ Last year, Netflix acquired the paidTV rights to Walt Disney Studios movie releases beginning in 2016. Marvel Entertainment is owned by Disney. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The development order is the most ambitious TV foray for the superhero factory Marvel. This fall it debuted “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” on Disney’s ABC.
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BRIEFS From RDC to Maritimes, award-winning singer Wempe returns Award-winning singer and former Red Deer College student Kim Wempe will unleash her smoky, powerhouse vocals this week at the Scott Block in Red Deer. Since leaving RDC, Wempe moved to Nova Scotia, where she won a 2009 East Coast Music Award for her debut album Where I Need to Be. The Saskatchewan native followed up with her critically acclaimed 2010 CD, Painting With Tides, which featured duets with Joel Plaskett and others. It was nominated for an ECMA and two Music Nova Scotia Awards. Her third full-length album, Coalition, was released in September. Wempe is touring from Newfoundland to Vancouver in support of the CD before performing at the Woodford Folk Festival in Australia in December. Tickets for her 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Scott Block are $20 at the door, or are available in advance from www.picatic.com.
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Kim Wempe returns to Red Deer on Saturday, Nov. 16, to perform at the Scott Block. Tickets are $20 at the door or in advance to see this award-winning singer, who is now based in Nova Scotia. (Finger Eleven, Simple Plan, Our Lady Peace) and has a fall full of relentless touring, including this Red Deer stop. Motorleague, from Moncton, N.B., is touring in support of new album Acknowledge, Acknowledge and the new video for Failsafes, which pays homage to classic computer games. The title track from the album is in the Top 30 on the Canadian Active Rock Charts. For more information about the show, call The Vat at 403-346-5636.
Backyardigans in Red Deer in February Tickets are on sale for the Backyardigans’ February musical stage show in Red Deer. In Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin will explore a coral reef, play in an octopus’s garden, and join a jelly fish ballet. The 1 p.m. show is on Feb. 15 at the Memorial Centre. Tickets are $32 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre.
The Balconies and Motorleague will shake up The Vat in Red Deer on Tuesday night. The Balconies are a Toronto “leather-clad, three-headed rock-androll monster, punctuated by ’80s hair metal flair.” The pop-rock trio made up of Jacquie, Liam and Stephen have shared stages with the Sam Roberts Band, Stars, Wide Mouth Mason, Big Sugar, Bad Religion, Rival Sons, and others GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER 357-37400 HWY 2, RED DEER COUNTY 403-348-2357 across Europe and North America. SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2013 The band has also reTO THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2013 corded an upcoming new THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG) (NOT 6:40; TUE-THURS 7:00 full-length album with REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING ABOUT TIME (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE) producer Arnold Lanni SCENES,VIOLENCE) NO PASSES FRI 3:30, 6:20, 9:10; SAT-MON 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10; TUE-THURS 8:05 THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING SCENES,VIOLENCE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING, NO PASSES WED 1:00 THOR: THE DARK WORLD 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING SCENES) NO PASSES FRI 4:10, 4:50, 7:00, 7:40, 9:50, 10:30; SAT 11:05, 1:20, 2:00, 4:10, 4:50, 7:00, 7:40, 9:50, 10:30; SUN-MON 1:20, 2:00, 4:10, 4:50, 7:00, 7:40, 9:50, 10:30; TUE-THURS 6:45, 7:25, 9:35, 10:15 GRAVITY 3D (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SAT 5:00, 7:30, 9:55; SUN-MON 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55; TUE-THURS 7:20, 9:55 ENDER’S GAME (PG) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 3:50, 6:50, 9:40; SAT-MON 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40; TUE-THURS 6:35, 9:25 CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (PG) (VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 6:30, 9:35; SAT-MON 3:25, 6:30, 9:35; TUE-WED 6:30, 9:50; THURS 9:50 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT,MON 1:40 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-MON 4:00,
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Bidding opens Sunday for gallery fundraiser
The eclectic, country-spanning artworks of former Red Deer resident Justina Smith are showing at the Gallery on Main in Lacombe. Smith got hooked on painting while creating sets, props and backdrops as a student in the Red Deer College Theatre Studies technical program. Since 2008, she has travelled across Canada to paint, including in Haida Gwaii, the Northwest Territories, Southern Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec City and Newfoundland. Her works are inspired by landscape, architectures and “conversations and experiences along the way.” Smith’s art has appeared on Tshirts, artifact illustrations for the Universities of Lethbridge and Alberta, as well as being in private collections across Canada. The Edmonton-based painter is the featured artist at the Gallery on Main until Nov. 22.
Silent bidding on artworks contributed to the 2013 fundraiser for the Harris-Warke Gallery starts on Sunday. On this 10th anniversary year of the gallery, artists have donated original works on the theme of “10.” Silent auction bids for the pieces will begin just after they are installed in the gallery on Sunday, and will remain open until the closing reception on Friday. On Friday, there will be a lastminute bidding session held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (the gallery will remain open to 8 p.m.). Don’t miss out on this chance to own some highly creative works and to help support the arts in Red Deer. All proceeds will be used for gallery operations and upgrades. For more information, contact the gallery by emailing harriswarke@ gmail.com.
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Wife feels broken after husband had an affair Dear Annie: My husband works for and are considering marriage. My cona large mental health agency and five cern is, with my more modest resourcyears ago had a two-year affair with a es and income, I cannot offer her a sinfellow employee. I found their illicit gle thing she doesn’t already have, nor emails three years ago. can I lavish on her the kind of things Even though my husband and I are her previous husbands provided. Can still together, I am broken and cannot this inequality of resources stand the heal. I pray and I strive and nothing test of time? Or am I going to find myworks. It is the most painful and dev- self feeling grossly inadequate and astating experience of my life, and I not measuring up to her expectations? wonder whether it has ruined me. I How do I handle this? — Uncertain in was a happy, cheerful woman before Love this, and everyone who knew me marDear Uncertain: How you feel is up veled at my good humor and vivacity. to you. Money matters should be disNot anymore. cussed before marriage, especially if Please tell people to get divorced you believe Beatrice’s expectations before having an affair. Otherwise, are not realistic. commit to your marriage and make it We assume she knows her income is work. greater than yours. It doesn’t seem to Infidelity is excruciating, and if you bother her. Perhaps she would rather care at all for your partner, please, give than receive. If it would make you please have compassion and don’t feel better to put a prenup in place cheat. — Broken in Omaha to protect her assets, by all Dear Broken: Not being means, see an attorney. But MITCHELL able to trust your partner please stop focusing on the & SUGAR is one of the most damaging disparity in income and elements of an affair and concentrate on those faccan impede attempts to rectors that make you compatoncile. Your husband must ible and loving toward each be consistently transparent in all of other. Otherwise, you risk ruining what his dealings, without complaint, for as you have by worrying about what you long as it takes. This is a difficult pro- don’t. cess, and a trained professional can Dear Annie: I read the letter from help guide you. “Offended Wife,” whose husband was Please ask your doctor or clergyper- receiving pornographic pictures from son to refer you to a marriage counsel- his father. or, or contact the American AssociaI had a similar situation when I tion for Marriage and Family Therapy started to receive inappropriate emails at aamft.org. from my boss with pictures of partially While it would be best if your hus- or totally naked women, often as part band went with you, go alone if he re- of a supposedly funny joke. I ignored fuses. them. Dear Annie: I am a well-educated Six months later, he retired, and retired business executive with up- within a year, he was diagnosed with per middle-class resources. My wife Alzheimer’s. passed away two years ago after 62 Maybe “Offended’s” husband should years of marriage. look at his father’s other behavior to I met a remarkable woman who has see whether this could be what’s going many of the same endearing qualities on and, if so, get Dad to a doctor. — as my late wife. “Beatrice” is twice Been There widowed. Both of her husbands were Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy quite wealthy, leaving her with sub- Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edistantial resources, a magnificent home, tors of the Ann Landers column. Please a large portfolio of income properties email your questions to anniesmailbox@ and several second homes around the comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, world. c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Beatrice and I have fallen in love Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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which is also moving close by Saturn. This supporting energy permits us to express ourselves in very loving, positive and forgiving ways. Decisions are based on intuition and insight. The Universe highly favours the arts, music, film, and photography. This is a time when we are more eager to remain unassuming and rely on our visionary perceptions. There is both an element of practicality and fiction involved here, which are beautifully blended in the astral sphere. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, this is your year of grandiose creations and full of passions! Not only will you be hit with a jolt of inspiration, which will enable you to express your authentic self in a very artistic kind of way and to prosper from such creative endeavours. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some wounds are felt to the very core. Past memories and painful emotions can sting in the present time. Your profound sensitivity aches for an emotional healing. Listen to fears. Don’t ignore the unknown. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have the potential to fix a broken link between you and a friend of yours. Your relationship is suspended on a thin thread built by unsolved issues. Learn to give in a little and to let the other person know your true feelings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might have the tendency to deviate from a certain role. Sticking to it may prove challenging. As hard as it may be keeping up with societal pressures, a degree of sensitivity can be noticed on your demeanour. Let your guard down. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The external world and humankind related philosophies get to you easily. You are anything but indifferent when it comes to finding the real meaning in this life. A sense of purpose gives more significance to your existence. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Painful emotional injuries need to be repaired and healed. One way of dealing with such deep issue is to tap into your subconscious mind and to start working from the very core. Sudden poignant insights may reveal themselves to you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can sense the other person’s innermost fears and feelings of inadequacy. Open up and admit your own share of fright. Compassion and humbleness can disclose new aspects within your closest relationships. It can bond you even more. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Picking up on other people’s problems can affect you deeply today. Don’t remain stone cold either by ignoring their pains. Offer a helping hand and do what you can to alleviate their emotional crisis without forgetting about yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are sensitive to loved ones and you care for their wellbeing. You might also manifest some concerns on their part and try to come to their rescue. Gestures of kindness and of benevolence will bring you closer towards each other. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do not ignore problems within your family life. One of your parents might require your undivided attention and care. Nurture them with your sympathy and love. Be there for them. Simple gestures can make the biggest difference in how they feel. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your tone becomes more humble and you are an empathetic listener. You seem to grasp easily everyone’s intentions around you. You feel them through their own words. Intuition is your most precious gift. Red Deer AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Letting go of something Christmas that you own may not be an easy task. Releasing it would mean removing a part of your self. Emotional attachments to Furniture & Collectables our precious belongings can Show & Sale mean the world to us. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At times we feel estranged Sat. 10-6 & Sun. 10-5 in our own world. Today you may believe that you don’t fit in your crowd and that you don’t Parkland & share similar feelings. As Prairie much as you might be aching inside, you have tremendous healing powers that can be exerted on others. Over Astro Doyna is an interna450 tionally syndicated astrologer Carswell’s and columnist. Her column ap- 403-343-1614 Tables pears daily in the Advocate.
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It’s a marvellous day for artists, poets, proHAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, moting or any other creative endeavour. What is you will be seeking a refugee in a place that almore interesting is that Mars will salute Saturn as lows you to breath more and be totally private, well in a very beneficial coalition. Effort and dediyet free where you chose to stay. The place you cation will be rewarded as they should be. Once seek will need to be very spacious and quite difwe are infused with this sense of purposefulness, ferent from your usual taste. Freedom, however, we become easily motivated to go the extra mile. won’t come without some effort on your part. ReHAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, main flexible if you want to get what you really, ASTRO you may decide to move into a place that will alreally want. DOYNA low you more freedom and space. Your new resiARIES (March 21-April 19): If you are seekdence may prove more unusual, yet at the same ing a new love affair just join your local club or time representing your core individuality. Comsome humanitarian organization or any group munications and interaction will become more you would like to participate in. It is a great posupbeat and stimulating. sibility that your friends will play the matchmaker during this ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pleasurable seeking activi- time. ties infused with your drive to shine freely will open new doors TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your appreciation for a for you. A creative endeavour or joyful experiences with your pleasant standing position will increase during this time. You loved ones will enlighten you to explore new horizons. You will become more popular and superiors will be more tolerfeel renewed and alive! ant towards you. They might actually offer you a few favours. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You take everyone quite seri- Work and love can become interchangeable. ously and you make sure they are aware of that. Today, much GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will derive much pleasure balance can be cultivated by spending some private time, be- and joy from trips you decide to take now. Love can be found hind closed doors. That is where you will boost your batteries. while travelling through exotic lands or through foreigners. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Accomplishing mundane re- You won’t cafe about their cultural background as much as sponsibilities will prove to be quite enriching. Exercise caution what they can offer you on a more spiritual level. so that doesn’t translate into an enriching unhealthy diet. You CANCER (June 21-July 22): During this time you might will be tempted to indulge yourself into high calorie foods. have profitable gains from other sources. If you have your CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today is all about your pro- own company, you might derive more revenue than usual. fessional life. Your work, your career and your finances come Your spouse’s income may increase as well. Financial burstrongly into focus today. They are all harmoniously speaking dens will alleviate. to each other. Your reassurance is built when you find out that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Romantic alliances will come into surprising career news will turn you into a star! greater focus while Venus is in your relationships sector. You LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It might be hard to be yourself need companionship and you need a partner to rely on. Comwhen facing a certain opposition or restriction. Yet, much help mitment and marriage will cross your mind now. can be derived from believing in your own abilities to succeed VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your co-workers will become and your unique ways of dealing with your individuality. Don’t more collaborative and eager to lend you a helping hand. The be afraid to be unconventional and you will rock! atmosphere in your office will be harmonious and more pleasVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might feel that your ideas ing than usual. Romance can blossom during one of your are being challenged today and you will present a need to habitual errands. evade or to escape reality. Sometimes, what we hear cannot LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Charm and pleasure come easbe always appealing to our ears. Do not let this negative en- ily to you. This is a highly creative period where you will long ergy affect you, rather, tap into your intuitive side. It is sharp! to feel and show off your unusual talents and tastes. Your LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You want to do something power of attraction is elevated and children will also predomidifferent and unusual with your marriage partner. You crave nate more. excitement. Nothing should be coming in between you two as SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ah nostalgia! With Venus in long as you set yourselves reasonable ideas. Be open-minded your domestic area you will become more sensitive and highly to a variety sphere of possibilities. receptive to emotionality. You are also more privately affecSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are trying to balance tionate and you will seek more intimacy. It’s a fabulous time to your emotional needs while your attention is completely turned start redecorating your living space. outwards, into your professional life. Finding new methods of SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You enjoy learning and coping with your work responsibilities can be so liberating. mastering new skills. You derive much enthusiasm from your SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let yourself explore a interaction with others. Words flow skillfully and easily to you. side of you in which you have not tapped into yet. Connect You could also find your soul mate through online dating. It’s with your true self and dare to be different. Soon enough you worth a try. will find yourself discovering a new journey which holds many CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Wanting and desiring beautiful surprises for you. new material goods will become an almost necessity to your CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Relationships with your wellbeing. You crave shopping and acquiring new possesnetwork become more spiritual and intuitive. You relate bet- sions. Your self-worth increases as a consequence. You value ter with those that offer a certain gift of compassion and un- reliable and trustworthy kind of romance. derstanding. Sharing is a two way thing and you master that AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): With Venus in your own incredibly well. sign, your manners and your attitude become more tactful and AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is definitely one of friendly. You put greater emphasis on your looks and on your your most favourable days. Relating to others is a piece of overall appearance. A change in style will refresh your aura. cake to you and it comes quite naturally. The pursuit of your PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It is said that beauty is in the desires has never been more clear than today. Enjoy this de- eye of the beholder. During this time you will perceive beauty and love in the most hidden, secretive kind of ways. Clandeslightful, flavourful energy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You need to accomplish tine affairs may appeal to you now more than ever. certain obligations today in order to feel useful. Let yourself Monday, Nov. 11 shine through people who hold high authoritative powers, CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Leonardo Diwhile taking into account your responsibilities. 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Great harvest means glut of canola and grains CONCERNS OVER MOVING PRODUCT IN TIMELY MANNER BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks about Canada’s guidelines about foreign investment by state owned companies, as he attends a discussion with the Ivey Business School in Toronto on Friday.
Government needs room to consider some investment BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Prime Minister defended his government’s prerogative to restrict which foreign state-owned companies can bring their business to Canada, saying Friday that it would be “foolish to provide absolute clarity” when it comes to investment guidelines. Critics say Canada needs clearer rules for foreign investors, particularly in the light of the Conservative government’s oft-repeated refrain that the country is open for business. But when it comes to large, state-owned investment proposals, Stephen Harper said there has to be a “margin for the government to exercise its judgement.” “I think it would be foolish for the Canadian government to provide absolute clarity,” Harper told a Toronto audience on Friday. “It is absolutely necessary when the investor is a foreign government, for the government of Canada to be able exercise its discretion and have direct conversations with those foreign investors.” Since the Conservatives came to power in 2006, the Harper government has repeatedly tweaked the Investment Canada Act, making it more restrictive with a recent virtual ban on majority acquisitions in the oil patch by state-owned enterprises. The government also rejected two major takeovers — that of Macdonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. by an American firm, and of Potash Corp. by Australia’s BHP Billiton. And recently it rejected the sale of Manitoba Telecom Service’s Allstream division to the Egyptian investment group Accelero Capital, citing “national security” concerns. Last fall, the government kept China’s CNOOC and Malaysia’s Petronas on the hook for months before finally approving their acquisitions in the oil and gas sector, while also amending the rules so that such deals would be unlikely in the future. Meanwhile, a report released this week from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, in Vancouver, found that while Canada is on the radar for Chinese investors, it is not seen as a destination of choice. Yet Harper launched a smooth defence Friday. Calling his government “more interventionist,” Harper said Canadians don’t want to see entire sectors of the economy belong to another country. “We welcome foreign direct investment of all kinds....but I don’t think as Canadians we would want to see entire sectors of the Canadian economy become predominantly state owned by a foreign country,” he said.
“I don’t think that’s good for the Canadian economy. It’s not the kind of model we’re seeking.” Ian Lee of Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business said Harper’s comments suggest Canada has a two-tier system when it comes to foreign investment. “What I think Harper was saying is that we are going to reserve to the government of Canada maximum discretion over foreign state-owned enterprises,” said Lee. “But in saying that, he’s saying between the lines that we are not going to do that to private forprofit companies coming from an OECD country.” The government’s intense scrutiny of foreign stateowned companies, particularly when they come from non-democratic countries, is understandable to a point, said Lee. “(Foreign state-owned companies) are serving the policy agenda of a government,” he said. “They are not ordinary competing companies, playing by the rules of the market, trying to maximize shareholder value.” Harper’s comments on investment guidelines came at a moderated question and answer session in Toronto that was hosted by Western University’s Ivey School of Business. During his talk, Harper also said the kind of sweeping trade deal Canada recently inked with the European Union would not be possible with countries like India and China because such a comprehensive agreement is “just not their kind of framework.” He noted, however, that the new CETA deal —which he calls “big in terms of marketplace and broad in terms of scope” — helps ensure Canada is a strong player in global supply chains. The prime minister also said the new Canada-EU free trade agreement has “greatly diminished” the country’s chances of getting marginalized. “It’s our big breakthrough in dealing with the problem of isolation we saw when we came to government,” he said of the deal. Harper acknowledged that Canada’s dairy products sector — particularly cheese — is likely to feel an impact from higher competition, and noted that the government will provide transitional assistance. But any negative impact of the deal on Canadian industries would be “small and transitionary,” Harper said. “We have not identified a lot of really obvious losers. The support for the agreement is virtually unanimous,” he said. “There will be some short, mid-term impact but it will not be large.” Some dairy farmers are calling the trade deal a government giveaway.
Parkland Fuel Corp. buys U.S. distributor for $110 million BY ADVOCATE STAFF Canada’s largest independent supplier and reseller of fuels and petroleum products has extended its operations into the United States with the acquisition of a 1.1 billion litre fuel distribution company. Red Deer-based Parkland Fuel Corporation announced on Friday along that the company will acquire all outstanding shares of North Dakota’s SPF Energy Inc. for $110 million (approximately $89 million cash and approximately $21 million in common shares of Parkland). SPF Energy is anticipated to add $20 million in adjusted EBITDA and 1.1 billion litres of refined petroleum annually. Bob Espey, Parkland president and chief executive officer, said the company’s strategy is to grow in areas with strong future prospects where they can immediately add value through strong supply capability. He said this area is experiencing strong economic growth and fits these parameters. “Parkland’s acquisition plan has progressed faster than originally anticipated due to a strong acquisition pipeline that continues to present us with a number of very attractive opportunities,” he said. “Investors should expect us to continue to acquire companies and adhere to our disciplined approach
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while we continue our pursuit of accretive growth.” SPF Energy supplies and distributes 1.1 billion litres of refined petroleum products throughout North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Their primary products include gasoline, distillates and lubricating oils. The acquisition is subject to the receipt of all necessary third party and regulatory consents and approvals, including the approval of Toronto Stock Exchange, which are expected in the coming weeks with closing expected to be effective Jan.1, 2014. As a result of the acquisition, Parkland is increasing its 2014 expected case by $10 million per year to $200 million, and raised both the low and high case to $185 million and $209 million respectively. Similar adjustments have also been made to the long-term forecast for 2015 and 2016 respectively. In the third quarter of 2013, Parkland delivered adjusted EBITDA of $37.8 million, a 38 per cent decrease, over the same period in 2012. This was due to lower refiner’s margins that fell to the low end of their five year range and lower commercial activity, partially offset by positive results of the Elbow River. Volumes increased 62 per cent of 671 million litres year over year primarily due to recent acquisitions. All strategic costs reduction programs remain on track. Gasoline refiner’s margins fell dramatically to low end of five year range in the third quarter.
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The good news for farmers is that this was a great crop year. The bad news? That this was a great crop year. Jonathon Driedger, a senior market analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions, made some sense of this paradox on Thursday during an All Crops Breakfast and Market Outlook held in conjunction with Agri-Trade. Driedger described how many producers enjoyed record yields this year, but now find themselves with a glut of canola and/or grains. “We have a little bit of a concern as to whether all of it will be able to move in as timely a manner as ideally we would like. “There’s a lot of crop out there that’s got to find a home that isn’t sold and isn’t committed yet, and we’re hearing more and more of the elevators are filling up.” The large volume of canola and low soybean values have contributed to a softening of prices, said Driedger, although most producers are still enjoying an improved bottom line. “It’s pretty good on your farm if you can sell it at a bit of a lower price but you’ve got 50 per cent more bushels than you thought you would.” He expects canola prices to hold relatively firm, explaining that the oilseed is still in demand domestically and internationally. That said, the record yields are creating logistical challenges when it comes to getting the crops to market. Driedger also anticipates that a record number of acres will be seeded to canola in Canada next year, the consequence of continued favourable economics. So far, the observations of seed sellers appears to support this, he said. A similar situation exists in the case of wheat, he added. “Our expectation is that we’re going to have a lot of wheat left in Western Canada.” And that should push down prices next year. Feed barley prices are down due to several factors, he said. There’s a lot of corn coming out of the United States, wheat is plentiful in Canada and cattle numbers remain relatively low. “I think the feed barley market is going to be a bit of a grind as we go forward.” Malt barley prices are also suffering, because so much barley achieved malt quality, said Driedger. In the case of pulse crops like peas and lentils, growing demand from China is a positive, he said. But India remains the primary destination for Canadian pulses, and demand there is dependent on a variety of factors. “Again, one of the challenges is are we going to be able to move it,” said Driedger. “They (India) can want it all they want, but if we can’t physically get it there because the logistics are strained and so on, that’s a risk.” The high volumes of ag commodities this year has changed the market from one favouring sellers, to a situation where buyer’s have the edge, he said. But prices are also less likely to swing dramatically, as is often the case in a tight market, said Driedger. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
CALGARY — Alberta’s energy minister says it’s important the province keeps pushing for U.S. approval of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline until a decision is finally made. “There’s every reason to not give up on this file and (to) continue to pursue every possible reasonable way in which to make our case,” he told reporters at an Economic Club of Canada summit on Friday. “Until it’s over, it’s not over. You have to be in the game. You have to keep making the case.” TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) first applied for a U.S. presidential permit to build the $5.4-billion pipeline more than five years ago. The company is hoping a final U.S. State Department decision on the line will come early next year. The project has become a major focus for the U.S. environmental movement, which has raised concerns over the pipeline’s role in enabling oilsands development and its potential environmental impact in the event of a spill. In his speech, Hughes stressed the need to get access to markets not just to the south, but also to Canada’s east and west coasts by building pipelines. Alberta Premier Alison Redford is to make her fifth trip to Washington next week. Plans are to meet with State Department officials to talk about Keystone XL.
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 94.28 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.84 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.36 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.68 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.92 Cdn. National Railway . 116.90 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 152.03 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 8.68 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 37.35 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.20 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.70 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 39.67 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.84 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.63 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.88 General Motors Co. . . . . 36.66 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 18.25 Research in Motion. . . . . . 6.84 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 46.99 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 66.20 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.90 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.03 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.23 Consumer Leon’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.61 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 97.15 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.23 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.62 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 15.50 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.00 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 62.50 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.96 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 27.85 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.07 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.03 First Quantum Minerals . 19.36 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 25.71 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.42 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.14 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 34.15 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.43 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 28.37 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 29.67 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 70.04 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 57.92 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.14 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 56.80 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 33.03 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.54 Canyon Services Group. 11.16 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.44 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.790 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.21 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.99 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 92.73 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 55.32 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87
Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 30.58 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 44.74 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . N/A Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.58 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.09 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.540 Precision Drilling Corp . . 10.53 Pure Energy . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.87 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.42 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.61 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.85 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 59.47 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 72.76 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.24 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.10 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 33.82 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 11.12 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 32.68 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 51.38 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 67.23 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.72 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 91.57 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.42 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 70.31 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 36.95 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.61
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Oil futures: US$94.60 per barrel, up 40 cents (December contract) Gold futures: US$1,284.60 per oz., down $23.90 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $23.268 per oz., down 29.8 cents $748.07 per kg., down $9.58
$504.10; May ’14 $6.10 higher $510.90; July ’14 $6.10 higher $516.50; Nov. ’14 $5.50 higher $521.50; Jan ’15 $5.50 higher $524.00; March ’15 $4.00 higher $522.90; May ’15 $4.00 higher $517.40; July ’15 $4.00 higher $514.60; Nov ’15 $4.00 higher $510.80. Barley (Western): Dec ’13 unchanged $152.00; March ’14 unchanged $154.00; May ’14 unchanged $155.00; July ’14 unchanged $155.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $155.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $155.00; March ’15 unchanged $155.00; May ’15 unchanged $155.00; July ’15 unchanged $155.00. Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 633,820 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 633,820.
Highlights at close Friday Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,378.33 up 84.13 points TSX Venture Exchange — 937.41 up 6.33 points TSX 60 — 771.41 up 5.96 points Dow — 15,761.78 up 167.80 points, record close S&P 500 — 1,770.61 up 23.46 points Nasdaq — 3,919.23 up 61.90 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 95.44 cents US, down 0.15 of a cent Pound — C$1.6798, down 0.22 of a cent Euro — C$1.4009, down 0.23 of a cent Euro — US$1.3370, down 0.44 of a cent
TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Friday at 937.41, up 6.33 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 124.29 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’13 $6.50 higher $488.10; Jan. ’14 $5.60 higher $495.70; March ’14 $5.60 higher
Dollar lower, strong U.S. jobs data BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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TORONTO — The Canadian dollar closed lower Friday while the greenback gained strength after a strong jobs number raised speculation about what the Federal Reserve may do about winding up a key stimulus program. Canadian jobs data was also positive, with 13,200 jobs added last month and the jobless rate steady at a post-recession low of 6.9 per cent. Economists had expected about 11,000 jobs would be created. But the loonie fell 0.15 of a cent to 95.44 cents US The American currency moved ahead after the U.S. Labor Department reported that the economy cranked out 204,000 jobs, far above the approximately 120,000 reading that had been expected. However, the U.S. jobless rate ticked up 0.1 of a point to 7.3 per cent, reflecting huge temporary layoffs during a partial U.S. government shutdown in early October. The data came out a day after U.S. gross domestic product for the third quarter came in at a higher than expected annualized rate of 2.8 per cent. Both reports heightened speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve will start winding up its US$85 billion of
monthly bond purchases, a stimulus program that has supported a strong rally on markets. The loonie also fell amid strong housing data. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. estimates there were 17,033 actual starts in October, which extrapolated over 12 months gives a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 198,282 units, compared with 195,929 in September. Meanwhile, France’s principal credit rating was downgraded again Friday by Standard & Poor’s, which said the country has limited ability to get its public finances in shape and make its economy more competitive. The agency lowered France’s longterm foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings one notch to AA from AA-plus. However, the outlook for the rating is “stable,” meaning no further changes are expected in the near term. On the commodity markets, December crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange edged up 40 cents to US$94.60 a barrel. December copper was up one cent to US$3.25 a pound, while December gold bullion fell $23.90 to US$1,284.60 an ounce.
US businesses unfazed by shutdown, hiring up BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy may be sturdier than many had assumed. Employers added a surprisingly strong 204,000 jobs in October despite the 16-day government shutdown, the Labor Department said Friday. And they did a lot more hiring in August and September than previously thought. Not only that, but activity at service companies and factories accelerated last month. Unemployment rose to 7.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in September. But that was probably because furloughed federal workers were temporarily counted as unemployed. “It’s amazing how resilient the economy has been in the face of numerous shocks,” said Joe LaVorgna, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank. Analysts say the economy might be able to sustain its improvement. They note that job gains of recent months, combined with modest increases in pay, could encourage more spending in coming months. Growing demand for homes should support construction. Auto sales are likely to stay strong because many Americans are buying cars after putting off big purchases since the recession struck nearly six years ago. And with the nationwide average for gasoline at $3.21 — the lowest since December 2011 — consumers have a
little more money to spend. Job growth is a major factor for the Federal Reserve in deciding when to reduce its economic stimulus. The Fed has been buying bonds to keep longterm interest rates low and encourage borrowing and spending. The Dow Jones industrial average surged 167 points to close at a record high Friday after the jobs report came out. But the yield on the 10-year Treasury note climbed to 2.75 per cent from 2.60 per cent late Thursday, indicating some investors are worried the Fed might pull back on its bond-buying soon. For some employers outside the Beltway, the government shutdown scarcely mattered. Bob Duncan, founder and chief executive of Dallas-based American Leather, said his company is on track for a third straight year of steady revenue gains. American Leather custom-builds sofas, recliners and other furniture for Crate and Barrel and many smaller chains. Duncan has boosted his 400-member workforce by about 2 per cent in the past three months. “I think everyone’s kind of numb to it,” Duncan said, referring to the budget battles in Washington. More important to Duncan has been a spate of remodeling by hotel chains, many of which had postponed upgrades until recently. Sales have risen as a result.
Air Canada shares soaring high CANADA’S LARGEST AIRLINE AT FIVE YEAR TRADING HIGH BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Air Canada shares still have room to soar despite hitting their highest level in more than five years Friday, industry analysts said after the country’s largest carrier reported record summer results. Shares of Canada’s largest airline hit $6.19 in early morning trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a high not seen since mid-2008, before the recession. They closed at $5.99, up more than seven per cent, or 40 cents, on volume of more than 6.7 million shares, significantly above the usual daily volume of 3.7 million. Investors have warmed to the Montreal-based airline over the past year as the shares have increased from a low of $1.59. “While we have lots of work ahead, I am particularly pleased with the market’s endorsement of our direction,” CEO Calin Rovinescu said during a conference call to discuss what analysts described as “impressive results.” The carrier’s adjusted net income rose to $365 million, an increase of nearly 60 per cent from last year’s third quarter, which coincides with the months of July, August and September. The adjusted earnings amounted to $1.29 per share, which was 26 cents above analyst estimates of $1.03 per share. Under standard accounting, Air Canada had $299 million, or $1.05 per share, of net income, also above estimates but down from last year. Analysts had already been optimistic about Air Canada’s prospects for improvement over 2012’s third quarter when the airline had $229 million, or 82 cents per share, of adjusted net income and $359 million of net income before adjustments. “We are on a path to sustained profitability and positioning Air Canada as a stronger national and global competitor,” Rovinescu told analysts. Cameron Doerksen of National Bank Financial increased his target price for Air Canada’s shares by 68 per cent to $8 on anticipation of strong results in the coming quarters.
“With very strong recent results, an improved liquidity and risk profile, and a positive outlook we are comfortable increase our multiple (and target price up from $4.75 previously),” he wrote in a report. The analyst said the primary caveat is Air Canada’s aggressive capacity growth plans for 2014 that could reduce yields or pricing on some international routes as competition next summer on transatlantic flights could be “particularly challenging.” Walter Spracklin of RBC Capital Markets was also bullish, raising his target price to $8 from $6, saying the company has the most significant upside potential of all the companies he covers. “We believe the cost transformation story is in its early days . . . with substantial upside potential,” he wrote. The glowing outlook came after Air Canada recorded a 4.9 per cent increase in system-wide passenger revenues compared with the third quarter of last year. Costs, excluding fuel and Air Canada Vacations, decreased by 3.4 per cent with the promise of more reductions to come — two to three per cent in the fourth quarter and an additional 1.5 to two per cent next year. This year’s third quarter included results from Air Canada Rouge, a new discount carrier that began flying in July. With just four planes, the operations are small but exceeded Air Canada’s expectations, noted chief financial officer Michael Rousseau. By the end of the winter season, Rouge is scheduled to have 14 narrowbody aircraft in its fleet jammed with more seats. Rouge will service 23 sun destinations previously operated at a higher cost by the mainline carrier. Air Canada plans to transfer A319 and Boeing 767 aircraft to Rouge as it begins to receive delivery of fuelefficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners early next year. The aircraft and several new large Boeing 777 planes will help Air Canada to continue expanding its global reach. Plans to increase system-wide capacity by nine to 11 per cent next year signals that some international routes could surge by 20 to 30 per cent.
Manulife buying into Blackberry THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) has become the latest big-name investor to buy into a $1-billion bond deal for struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry (TSX:BB). The addition of the insurance company was disclosed in an amended filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH), which is leading the debt financing. Manulife is investing $70 million under the deal. Markel Corp. and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A) both pared back their planned investment in the bond offering to make room for Manulife. Other investors include Macken-
zie Financial Corp., Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. and Qatar Holding LLC. Fairfax announced the financing Monday after it scrapped a proposed plan to purchase BlackBerry outright. Fairfax president and CEO Prem Watsa explained his change of heart in an interview with The Associated Press, saying he had worked with a consulting company that recommended against taking BlackBerry private with borrowed money. “To load this company with too much debt was not appropriate,” he said. “We probably could do it, but we decided not to add high-yield debt to the company’s structure.” Fairfax backed off completely on a leveraged buyout after getting the recommendation, even though five or six investors had been interested, Watsa said. imported oil and they’re going to continue to be our largest customer. This isn’t the last time a premier will be going there.”
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NEW KITCHEN, BATHROOMS AND HARDWOOD ARE MERELY THE START FOR A ONE-BEDDER AT THE RITZ-CARLTON The urban downtown condo mar- pimped-out lobbies and roof gardens ket: A towering landscape of disparate with pools and topiary, we eventually home styles with shrinking floor plans widened our search. and high price points. Our realtor advised that dollar for The cost-per-square-foot ratio, how- dollar, slightly older buildings someever, is not an exacting science and times boast more ample square footvaries — dramatically — age. from building to building. At his behest we divertBy way of illustration, two ed our attentions and we sets of C&J clients are this found our dream dwelling; week considering deals that, one with huge floor space, whilst close in proximity, albeit with dated fixtures are miles apart in so many and fittings. ways. But we saw potential in David and Carol, lawyers every nook and cranny. from Cambridge, are poised Before long, the to secure a one-bedder in 2002-built condo was signifthe Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, icantly remodeled. which — at just shy of 1,400 Short, that is, of its bathsquare feet — is the perfect rooms, both of which we’ve COLIN & pied a terre for their Monjust completed. Just like evJUSTIN day through Friday city eryone else, we have to do time. things when budgets perFinishes throughout are mit. lavish and the level of apThe space we’re using pointment divine. to illustrate (our guest bathroom) is, Our work, therefore, will be simple: we believe, a pertinent illustration of specification of furniture and infor- how to reinvent dated real estate and mal art propping, to pop the compact align it with modern model suites in abode, will provide ample designer glittering condo blocks, thereby alignvigour. ing it with competition in so far as far Conversely, in Annie and Simon’s as model suites and glittering condo proposed new home there is much to blocks are concerned. be done. Which makes especially good sense They’re considering a slightly older come selling time. Queen’s Quay condo, even though it reToday’s urban average buyer is, as quires tailoring to bring it alive. we see it, stylistically informed with A new kitchen, new bathrooms and an burgeoning expectation for extras, hardwood flooring are merely the plus points that will eventually encourstart. age for them competitive bidding and Empty nesters with a passion for an increased yield. real estate, the couple are leaving OtOur transformation, we hope, is tawa to be near their children and perfect proof that even when space is grandchildren. tight, you can still make a really big Space-wise, Annie and Simon are impact. looking at a wicked deal: approximateHere’s how (with full approval from ly 2,150 square feet for $950,000 — mas- our condo board) we flushed our buildsively larger than the Ritz, and for sig- ers basic beige bathroom and tempted, nificantly less dough. in its place, a sea of monochrome and You do the math. mock croc tiling. The pros and cons of each deal reOut with the old: Replacing the shalmind us of our own Toronto home and low tub with a full-width walk-in showthe decisions we made, five years past, er immediately increased perceived whilst searching for a Canadian base. space, especially when we tiled the Looking (initially) at gutsy towers shower pan, or shower floor, to match with charcoal-grey glass exteriors, the bathroom floor.
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STONE: Can be fashioned into variety of things Against the wall: Composite stone can be manipulated to fashion a variety of wonderful things. Using a CAD drawing, we created this lovely trough vanity using more of our dreamy white Caesarstone. Wall mounting gives the illusion it’s floating and frees up floor space. A structure like this has special requirements (a custom drain, for example, and reinforced brackets for wall fixing) but this future proofing will help your bathroom hold its own in the marketplace. Go large with mirrors: Installing a fixed panel over the sink proffers a seamless quality. This was achieved by establishing a vanitywide gap between the stone sections and then packing out custom mirror with adhesive (to the same level as the wall plane) either side. T his, to be honest, is another specialist job, so call in the pros to help reflect upon requirements. Glass class: Fixed glass screens are good news — they eliminate the need for pricier articulating doors or messy shower curtains. When measuring, leave enough space to enter the enclosure; 24 inches is ample. Positioning the aperture at this distance from the showerhead will also help protect against water splashing into your room. If you’re in any way unsure about fully transparent screening, opt for a mix of clear and frosted glazing to enhance visibility. Soften with lighting:
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Bathroom is from 2002 but the space had lots of potential. Careful positioning of bathroom lighting is critical. Relying on overhead illumination alone will create unflattering shadows over your face. And nobody, as we see it, likes a ghoulish shadow in the morning.
The best way to illuminate your vanity is with wall sconces positioned on either side. This practice creates an even spread of light and is much more flattering as you wash, shave or apply makeup. All things considered,
our guest bathroom has undergone quite the transformation. Reinvented as a shower room, it’s now functional and (we think) design and market relevant. We’ve absolutely no intention of selling any
time soon. But it’s comforting to know that, when the time’s right, our dramatic perch in the sky will be utterly market ready. Colin and Justin are syndicated home and design experts who appear in print and on television.
Dear Debbie: Fifteen years ago my husband and I removed all the old wallpaper from our first tiny home and painted all the walls. We’ve enjoyed changing colours and even applied some of the paint finishes that were so popular (sponging the nursery), but now we are looking at all the great wallpaper patterns and thinking why not? Is wallpaper back in fashion? — Carl and Louisa Dear Carl and Louisa: Painted surfaces will never go out of fashion. Paint is the simplest and most economical decorating tool anywhere; a few coats of colour and you have transformed a room to fit your mood, age and lifestyle. Paint finishes have journeyed from sponging and ragrolling to more subtle patinas. And wallpaper is back in vogue, taking the design scene by storm with stylish patterns and eye-popping colours that resonate with mid-century styles. The 1950s have returned with an edge; the sleek chrome, vibrant shades, geometric shapes, bold floral patterns and stripes, hanging lamps, and wood floors are inspiring this generation.
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WALLPAPER: The Summer of Love, reinvented Beads, candles, psychedelic shapes and symbols, flower power and nature themes have reinvented The Summer of Love with a 21st-century vibe. Check out the fabulous wallpaper collections offered on line at Brewster Home Fashions (www.brewsterwallcovering.com). Seen here, the floral wallpaper shows swirling lush peony trails in watercolour taupe, gold and wine hues by Beacon House. Raised inks and designer texture effects enhance the traditional pattern. The vignette mixes nostalgic prints of granny’s past with today’s trends — by hanging a shiny chrome chandelier; the chairs have a chrome handle on the backs too. Imagine the table set with either heirloom linen or a punchy array of pink and gold dishware, silver candlesticks, crystal decanters and sleek glassware. Fresh and fun. Ultra-modern choices include an abstract feather print in a chic spectrum of grays by Eijffingers’s Fleurique Collection, which makes a dazzling statement in a hallway with a long white bench lined with a riot of cushions in a wild mix of colours. Paint and wallpaper should comple-
ment each other, one building on the strength of the other. Paint a large open space in a warm, neutral shade, then paper a feature wall such as the dining area or a dull hallway. A bold pattern covering one wall is all that is required to make your statement. Dear Debbie: The pocket door and trim around the door and baseboards in my living room are all stained brown and are in great shape. Floor is wood, walls are peachy-beige. All I see in magazines and on TV are white baseboards. We are remodeling and to be in style — should I be painting them white? — Sally Dear Sally: Yours is not so much a style question. Always think personal preference first. Staining allows the grain and quality of wood to shine, and creates a warm, comfortable atmosphere in a room. If you like the look and feel of your wood trim, including the baseboard, then no reason to change it. Painting baseboards white is preferable if the baseboards are small and/or not made of wood, a common practice in new builds. It gives a clean fresh line that suits a modern minimal style. Older homes with significant baseboards are shown with white as a means of lightening up the space. But this is only one way to go. If you feel that there is too much dark wood in the room, then paint, but it sounds to me like you are happy with what you have, so stick with it. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com.
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Cold room fix satisfies the urge to preserve your cold room, at least initially. Start by applying a continuous bead half-inch away from the edges of each piece, then in a zigzag pattern across the surface of the foam that touches the masonry. Use props to hold up the foam until the glue dries, then cover it with drywall or wood. The purpose of the perimeter bead is as an initial sealing barrier, to keep warm air from sneaking in behind the foam. Be sure the construction adhesive forms a continuous line, without breaks. Start by insulating the ceiling of your cold room, then down the inside of the walls as far as the soil extends on the outside. You may need to extend foam further down the walls later, but wait and see what temperatures are like this coming winter. Check out other details for making the most of your cold room space on the plans here. Your basement cold room might not be as large as an old-fashioned cold room, but it’s still great for satisfying that urge to preserve that so many of us still have. Steve Maxwell, syndicated home improvement and woodworking columnist, has shared his DIY tips, how-to videos and product reviews since 1988. Get home improvement and renovation advice directly from Steve at www.stevemaxwellhowto.com.
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of the right kind of insulation, watching how cellar performance changes, then adding more insulation if needed. You could make your overly-cold cold room warmer in the winter by covering all walls and ceiling with insulation, but that would make it too warm, both summer and winter. But a little insulation of the right kind, especially over the upper areas of cold room walls and the ceiling, can make all the difference while still allowing the surrounding cool soil temperature to chill the room from below. All this is why two-inch-thick extruded polystyrene foam board is the best insulation for tuning up a cold room. It’s available at every building supply outlet, it’s reasonably priced, easy to work with and perfect for evening out temperature swings that plague typical, residential cold rooms. Whatever you do, don’t use the cheaper, white, beady, expanded polystyrene insulation for your cold room upgrade. It’s not impervious enough to the passage of water vapour. That’s why it leads to large and troublesome internal condensation problems behind the foam. Polyurethane construction adhesive is the best way to secure pieces of foam to walls and ceiling of
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Root cellars are cool, subterranean spaces ideal for storing vegetables, fruits, nuts and other foods, but at first glance they should be something you only see in museums. Yet somehow, despite the proliferation of convenience foods, the habit of eating out more often than in, and the steady decline in cooking skills, the old-fashion idea of a root cellar is not only still with us, but it’s on the rise. Root cellars can preserve things for weeks or even months, typically without the use of additives or outside energy inputs. As old and homely as they are, root cellars still grab us because there’s something fundamental about the STEVE urge to store food, especially MAXWELL during autumn. This urge is also why more and more people ask me for help with a widespread problem with their basement cold rooms. Designs vary, but typical modern cold rooms are small spaces that extend from one side of the basement, usually capped by a set of precast concrete steps outside the entrance door. Cold rooms are a token attempt by house builders to provide some kind of root cellaring zone in a modern context, but there are three problems that typically arise. Most cold rooms get too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and they’re prone to developing dampness and drips of condensation that leads to mold growth. But empowering a dysfunctional, under-the-steps cold room so it works is not only possible, it’s also simple. The main problem with modern cold rooms is that too little wall and ceiling area is covered by soil on the outside. Not only are the top ends of walls sticking up out of the ground, but the entire roof area is exposed, too. That’s why the fix involves adding a small amount
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Fall tips for cozy and cost-efficient home CURTAINS, RUGS, HIGH-TECH BULBS AND OTHERS BY MELISSA RAYWORTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS As temperatures drop and daylight is in shorter supply, we fight back: We crank up the heat in our homes and turn on lights earlier and earlier. And yet we also want to keep our heating and electric bills as low as we can. Can you keep your home warm and inviting all winter while still conserving energy? Here, three home design experts offer advice on how to keep things cozy while minimizing energy use this winter. Their suggestions range from the traditional (there’s a reason why your grandmother hung those heavy curtains in winter) to the high-tech, including a thermostat that can talk to your iPad. TRY NEW TECH Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular home decor website ApartmentTherapy.com, is a designer. John Colaneri, co-host of HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins, is a construction expert who builds and remodels homes. Both offer identical pieces of advice about staying warm while conserving power and saving money: Swap out your old incandescent bulbs (and those swirly compact fluorescent bulbs, too) for the new Cree brand LED bulbs. “They can last longer than 10 years and they use 84 per cent less energy than incandescents,” Ryan says. “They also are dimmable” and give a warmlooking light — a big change from the energy-saving compact fluorescents. “If you do the math on the LED,” he says, the bulbs save you so much on electricity that they pay for themselves within a year and then last about nine more years. Colaneri and Ryan also both advise homeowners to replace old thermostats with new Nest brand models. “They take 30 per cent off your bill each month,” Colaneri says. “And they look very high-tech and cool to display.” Nests are programmable “learning thermostats,” which means they track your habits and adjust accordingly. They also connect via Wi-Fi to check weather reports online, and you can control them remotely from an iPad. There is new outdoor technology, as well. On your deck or patio, designer Brian Patrick Flynn suggests adding a new propane-powered space heater. The newest models are cost-effective and stylish, says Flynn, executive producer of HGTV.com’s Holiday House. EMBRACE UPHOLSTERY Warm, cozy upholstery fabrics work on a practical level by holding your warmth when you touch or sit on them. But Ryan points out that they also work visually: A room full of soft, warm fabrics will give you a psychological sense of warmth that adds to your enjoyment. So add thick throw blankets to chairs and sofas, and swap out silkcovered pillows and even lampshades for ones covered in thicker, nubbier fabrics like muslin and burlap. Ryan also recommends using thick curtains in winter. A decade ago, he says, “curtains were considered fusty and old-fashioned and expensive.” But with so many beautiful, inexpensive
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Designer Brian Patrick Flynn chose woven blend upholstery for his seating, a wool and acrylic blend indoor-outdoor area rug, and throw pillows and blankets to keep guests feeling cozy. The wood burning fireplace is energy efficient and will still keep the area warm should electricity be lost during ice storms or snow storms. curtains available today, they’ve become popular again. Besides adding colour or a bold pattern to a room, curtains also block cold air that might leak in around windows. And they muffle sound from outside, which Ryan says helps make rooms feel more insulated in winter. “Curtains,” he says, “aren’t just for your grandparents anymore.” The same technique can help warm up outdoor spaces. Flynn recommends Sunbrella’s outdoor velveteen fabric for chairs and sofas. He also likes thick, woven blends. “Velveteen is amazing for the outdoors,” he says, “since it’s warm and fuzzy.” LIGHT THE FIRE Crackling flames in an indoor fireplace can change the feel of a room instantly. And outdoors, they bring a welcome infusion of heat and light on a winter evening. If you’re building a new outdoor fireplace, leave ample room for seating. “Many times homeowners have outdoor fireplaces built, but there’s only enough room for a small table or two chairs. What’s the point, people? The whole idea is to gather and stay cozy outdoors,” Flynn says. He suggests planning “at least 12-by14 feet of space around the front of the fireplace to ensure a sofa and loveseat as well as a coffee table and end tables will fit.” LAY DOWN RUGS Gleaming hardwood or tile floors are lovely in spring and summer. But in cold weather, add a thick rug or swap out a thin one for something heavier.
LEFT: Outdoor table lamps on timers that designer Brian Patrick Flynn uses to ensure they’re turned off nightly and preserve energy. RIGHT: Woven upholstery that Flynn suggests staying with when choosing upholstery for outdoor spaces used during the fall and winter months, especially styles which included a wood blend. Not only will the wool hold warmth in the cold months, it will also keep cool during the summer This will not only warm your feet, but also change the look and sound of your space. “When acoustics are dampened,” Ryan says, “the room feels warmer.” An outdoor rug can have the same impact. “Thick outdoor area rugs are made of acrylic/wool blends,” Flynn says. “The wool feels great on your feet and definitely locks in warmth.”
IMPROVE YOUR CIRCULATION This last tip, shared by Maxwell Ryan, comes from a conversation he had years ago with home decor guru Martha Stewart. She advised him to run his ceiling fans backward in winter to push warm air back down along the walls of the room. If you don’t have ceiling fans, Ryan suggests adding one or two for energy savings and added comfort year-round.
Parents pick quality items for kids’ rooms so decor can span childhood and beyond According to Hageland, families are opting for rooms that are less kitschy and more gender-neutral than they once were. “I think the approach to bedrooms is changing away from the overly themed and cute rooms,” she said. “I keep seeing nurseries that are more modern and they don’t have little trains. There are kids’ toys, but they don’t have a train going around the room.” In addition to using modern paint colours like white and grey, Hageland said parents are embracing the trend toward wallpaper and incorporating that into kid’s spaces. “I’ve been seeing a lot of wall cover-
ings,” she said. “People have been taking a lot of modern wall coverings and using more kid-friendly colours to create a balance between modern trends and what a kid might like.” While there may be a lot of decisions around paint and furnishings, according to Hageland the most important thing is to create a space both parents and children want to spend time in. “It should also be warm and inviting, and easy for kids,” she said. “Make shelves accessible for them and create neat little spaces, like the teepee tents that are popular now. It is so cool when there is a fort or a swing in the room.”
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VICTORIA — Instead of constantly updating children’s bedrooms, parents are embracing timeless design and decor that can last throughout childhood. Combining quality core pieces like the bed, dresser and a desk with paint and lighting that can be easily changed to suit a child’s tastes as he or she matures is how Tracey Lamoureux creates a space that endures. “We get requests from people who want more of a timeless look that can grow with the age of their children,” said Lamoureux, principal designer at Victoria’s Creative Spaciz. “By changing a paint colour, the whole room can have a more mature feel. Paint is such an easy way for people to change their child’s space over the years. We try to go for something that has a more timeless look that can take the child from five years old to 18, 19 or 20.” Lamoureux is currently working on two children’s spaces, including a bed-
room shared by two brothers. Her clients requested she incorporate fun elements based on their different ages but that can also grow with them as their needs change. “The older boy’s bed is raised up and has a desk underneath it, and is being anchored by a tree in the corner. He climbs up the tree to get to his bed,” she explained. “The younger boy has a tree beside his bed, but the bed is on the ground with storage underneath.” Lamoureux is also using chain and rope to create a playground look in the bedroom that includes things the brothers can climb and hold on to. Kristine Hageland, Victoria interior designer and instructor at the Pacific Design Academy, agrees with Lamoureux’s approach to investing in quality furnishings. “Families are investing in beautiful pieces in children’s rooms they envision integrating into other rooms in their home,” said Hageland. “It’s not just nursery furniture; it’s pieces they want to keep using afterwards.”
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LOUNSBURY John Edward Born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, John passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at the Bethany Collegeside Home at the age of 85 years. John was predeceased by the love of his life, Corinne (Corky) D. Johnson, his wife of 57 years, their two sons; Dale and Gerald, as well as his sister, Vera Burch. John is survived by his many siblings and their families. John will be missed by all of his brothers and sisters, and his many friends in Red Deer, Alberta, where he spent many years in the life insurance business. His early career was with Confederation Life, and his later years were with Integrated Financial Services, Red Deer. John was an avid fisherman up to the last few years of his life and enjoyed the fellowship of his friends hunting. He had an enthusiasm for life, a love of his family, a sense of adventure and a positive and generous love of friends. The family wishes to thank t h e d o c t o r s a n d s t a ff a t Bethany Collegeside for contributing to John’s comfort. Our special thanks go to Harriet and Richard Malone for their wonderful caregiving to John. In keeping with John’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. If desired, donations in John’s name may be made directly to a charity of your choice Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
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Celebrations Dave McDowell is turning 80. Friends and family are cordially invited to swing by, test you luck, enjoy a nibbly and catch up with Dave. Saturday, November 9th, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel. Your attendance will be gift enough.
MUNSON - James It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Munson announces his passing on November 4th at the age of 60 years. James Stewart Munson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 07, 1953. Jim loved golfing, curling and spending time with those he loved. Jim is predeceased by his mother Eleanor Wheeler, his father Norman Munson and his sister, Katherine Munson. Jim is survived by his two loving children; Cole Munson and Jennifer Munson, the mother of his children, Michele Munson, his twin brother Robert Munson and his wife Linda, his sister Jan Lansdale and her partner Dale Grant, and many loving friends. A memorial for Jim w i l l b e h e l d o n S u n d a y, November 17 at My Big Fat Greek restaurant, in Red Deer, at 2:00 pm. Friends are invited to come celebrate Jim’s life. The family extends many thanks and appreciation to the kind and helpful staff of the Red Deer Regional Hospital’s Unit 32. In lieu of flowers, donations may kindly be made to the Red Deer Food Bank in Jim’s honor. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by v i s i t i n g www.eventidefuneralchapels.com
NEUFELD Ellen S. 1929-2013 Ellen Neufeld of Lacombe, Alberta went to her eternal rest on November 6, 2013. She was born November 20th, 1929 to Arnold and Florence Moon of Woodstock, Ontario. She was united in marriage to Erdman Neufeld of Didsbury, AB. on May 24, 1958. Together they enjoyed 55 years of marriage. She is survived by her loving husband Erdman, 5 children; Phil and wife Sue, Steve and wife Myra, Susan and her h u s b a n d D a v i d W e s t e r, Sharon Wilson and Lois Neufeld, 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at the Lacombe Evangelical Free Church, Lacombe, AB. on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013 at 2:00 P. M . I n l i e u o f f l o w e r s , memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International, 501 Imperial Road Guelph, Ontario N1H 7A2 or to Camp Silversides, Box 519, Bentley, AB. T0C 0J0. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL& CREMATOIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”
MURPHY Peter Thomas Michael Peacefully, in the company of family, Peter Murphy died of brain cancer on November 1, 2013 in Red Deer, Alberta. Peter was born to Roy and Thelma Murphy on October 13, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario. He was a big brother to Tom and Dennis. Peter remembered driving with his dad on the milk truck in Toronto, and visiting his grandmother who lived nearby. When he was older, the family moved to North Bay, Ontario, where Peter graduated from high school. After a few years of work, Peter joined the RCMP and completed his training in Penhold, Alberta. While in Alberta, he met his wife, Janet. They were married in 1971 and had two children. In his 25 years of service to the RCMP, he was stationed all over Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. After his retirement, he went to head the Special Investigations section of Manitoba Finance. Although born in Toronto, Peter was a cowboy at heart. While stationed in Manitoba, he learned to ride and team rope. Peter served as president of the Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association for a number of years. After retiring from Manitoba Finance, he and Janet moved to Alberta, joining their children in what he considered the ‘promised land’. He continued to serve the community, volunteering with the local golf course, organizing a local ranch heritage event, and serving on the Board of the Alberta Cowboy Poets Association. Peter enjoyed good food, good stories, and the company of friends and family. He loved to entertain, and to enlighten, and will be missed by many people who knew him. He was a loving husband to Janet, an encouraging father to Chris (Michelle) and Shannon ( G e o ff ) , a n d a n a d o r i n g grandpa to Cecily and Lind. A small family service was held in Red Deer on November 5, 2013, with interment at Alto Reste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that consideration be given to making a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Society, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, both of which Peter supported during his life, or to the Red Deer Hospice Society.
NICHOLS Verna Vivian (nee Nystrom) May 31, 1924 - Nov. 7, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ve r n a N i c h o l s ; m o t h e r ; grandmother; great grandmother; aunt; and friend. Verna passed away peacefully at the Michener Extendicare on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at the age of 89 years. Verna was born in Bufford, Alberta to Carl and Syster Nystrom, and is the last surviving sibling of nine. She was predeceased by her husband Rodney Nichols in 1994, son Russell Nichols in 1968, daughter Marjorie Nichols in 1991, and son Randall Nichols in 2007. Verna is survived by her daughter Delores fox, her husband Keith and family, son Sydney Nichols, his wife S u s a n a n d f a m i l y, a n d daughter-in-law Carol Nichols a n d f a m i l y. S h e w i l l b e lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brother-in-law Roger Nichols, sisters-in-law Rose Nichols and Audrey Nystrom. She was an ardent sports fan, with baseball, golf and curling being her favorites. She loved playing cards, especially bridge with her friends. She was a CGIT leader, an active member of the Lioness Club, and belonged to the Ladies of the Church. Verna also golfed for many years with the Balmoral ladies golf club and the Sun Lakes Arizona ladies group. A highlight in Verna’s golfing was achieving a hole in one at each of these courses. Verna and Rod travelled extensively to many destinations around the world when Rod was District Governor for the Lions Club. They also enjoyed many years at their winter home in Sun Lakes, Arizona. She was very involved in her community and church and will be fondly remembered by all who knew h e r. A M e m o r i a l S e r v i c e will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 4718 Ross Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, November 14th, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Verna’s name may be made directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7, or to Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3S6, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
SANDSTRA Willemina H. “Wilma” (nee Van’t Land) May 18, 1939 - Nov.7, 2013 After a courageous battle with brain cancer, Wilma passed peacefully into glory. Wilma was born in Epe, The Netherlands to Cornelius & A l i c e Va n ’ t L a n d . S h e immigrated with her family to Iron Springs, AB at the age of eleven. Wilma worked in the beet fields and on the family farm until she married Mike. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Mike M. Sandstra, and their children: Ron (Anita), Phil (Gayle), Anita (Rob), Wilma (Richard), Ted (Brigitte), as well as thirteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and numerous extended family members. Wilma was predeceased by her nephew, Calvin Vogelaar; her parents, Cornelius and A l i c e Va n ’ t L a n d ( n e e Vandenborn); nephew Paul Korver; and sister-in-law, H i l d a Va n ’ t L a n d ( n e e Ovinge). Wilma will be remembered for her compassionate heart, her love for her family and her love for the Lord. A Celebration Service of Wilma’s life will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer, AB at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A private family interment will be held prior to the Celebration Service. In honour of Wilma, memorial donations may be made to the World Home Bible League though the Bible for Missions Thrift Store, 2 4936 53 Ave, Red Deer, AB, T4N 5J9 or to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer, AB,T4R 3S6. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
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WOULD you enjoy dating, attending various entertainment venues, a companion? Active senior lady would love to meet active senior gent to share these activities. Reply to Box 1066, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9
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BOOKKEEPING CLERK req;d for Go Tire Inc. in Red Deer. Email resume to: mabel@mygotire.com
F/T Veterinary Receptionist
Attention to detail, exceptional client care, and ability to work in fast paced environment a must. Be willing to work closely with a team. Some evenings and weekends req’d. VMR and Veterinary industry exp. preferred. Please submit resume in person to Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital 7644Gaetz Ave. or by email to dschouten72@gmail.com by November 18th, 2013.
In Memoriam GRANT, William Mark Nov. 17, 1933 - Nov. 10, 1993 We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, But secret tears and loving thoughts Will live with us forever. Forever loved and remembered, by his wife Joyce, Mark, Lori, Darrell, Kristy and Lorali In Loving Memory of Allan Green Feb. 18, 1929 - Nov. 9, 2012 Memories last forever Love from Elsie, Lorne, Connie and families In Memory of Allan Green November 9, 2012 Always loved and miss you! Rose, Brenda, Terry, Vance and families
Celebrations CELEBRATING 85 YEARS Please join us as we celebrate the 85th birthday of Everett Joslin on Sat. Nov. 16, from 1:30 - 4 pm. This birthday celebration takes place at the Pioneer Lodge (4324-46A Ave) in Red Deer with tea, coffee and sandwiches served. Drop in, stay awhile and wish Everett Happy Birthday. Please no gifts
OFFICE CLERK req’d. Duties will include data entry, general office duties and compiling paperwork req’d by our industry. Ability to multi task, adequate verbal, written accuracy and analytical skills are essential. Fax resume to 403-346-0295 Tax Season Accountant. Heywood Holmes & Partners LLP is looking for experienced personal tax staff to help manage the 2014 season. You should have a proven understanding of personal tax with knowledge of CRA processes. This is a term employment period from February 2014 to April 30, 2014 We will provide flexible hours for the right people with the possibility of a continued annual relationship in the future. Please submit your resume no later than 5.00 p.m. Monday 25 November, 2013 to: Human Resources Dept. 500 4911 - 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6V4 Fax: (403) 341-5477 Email: hr@hhpca.net
Hair Stylists
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URBAN IMAGE HAIR CO. Chair Rental Avail. Call 403-314-4288
Janitorial
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ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. $14/hr. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black
D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 Oilfield
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Oilfield
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Q TEST INSPECTION LTD.
TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300
RED DEER Condominium is accepting tenders for cleaning of a 140 unit condominium. Must be bonded, have commercial liability insurance, WCB and previous commercial cleaning experience. Contact Janet at (403) 342-7375 or Rhoda at (403) 986-5509 for further information.
Medical
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BUSY OPHTHALMIC practice req’s opthalmic assistant. Candidates must have experience. Assistant will work with physicians and other staff to provide exceptional patient care by performing patient workups, testing, communicating with patients regarding follow up care, maintaining equipment and other responsibilities as assigned. Certified opthalmic assistant certification is preferred. Please reply to Box 1069, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9
Oilfield
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1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 mbell@1strateenergy.ca
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Computer Personnel
WHO WE ARE Enseco Energy Services Corporation is a specialized oil and gas service provider with operations covering western Canada & the US. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Enseco is currently hiring the following Production Testing positions: Experienced Day/Night Supervisors Operator Assistants (Entry Level Position) No experience necessary for operator assistant position. Applicants must have valid H2S, First Aid AB/BC, Driver’s License and will need to pass Pre-Employment screening. BENEFITS Our Team members enjoy industry leading compensation packages including competitive wages and a fully comprehensive health benefits plan. APPLY TODAY! Enseco Energy Services encourages all qualified individuals to fill out an online job application form located on the ‘Careers’ section of our website: enseco.com or fax your resume to 780-532-1851 LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer 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 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
Sylvan, Rocky Mtn. House & Ponoka areas. Must have a minimum of 2 years exp in artificial lifts, gas/ liquid separation, PJ operation, field compression refridge systems, dehydrating and sweet processing, maintenance on pumps, heaters, control valves etc. Contract operators need not apply. E-mail resume’s to ken.webster@altagas.ca or fax 403-347-0855
FLUID Experts Ltd.
Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced
Class 1 Operators
to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com
LOOKING FOR BOILER OPERATORS with tickets for work in Central Alberta and Northeastern BC. Submit resumes to info@gtchandler.com or fax to: 403-886-2223
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) & PROGRAMMING ANALYST
WORLDWIDE LEADER TALENTED TEAM
NOV Wilson a leader in supply chain integration for the upstream oil & gas industry is currently recruiting a‌
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Under the supervision of the IT Manager and Senior Software Engineer –
Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS and DERRICK HANDS
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Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants
must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
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NOW HIRING! Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick & Floor Hands. $2 Safety Bonus and above recommended CAODC wages. Minimum 3 months exp. required. Local to Red Deer & area preferred. Email jwalsh@galleonrigs.com or fax (403) 358-3326. Oilfield company based out of Innisfail looking for a mechanic. Mostly shop work with some field work. Knowledge of pumps, trailers, generators and vehicles is a requirement. Wage depending on experience. Please forward resumes to hrmng@hotmail.ca
Req’d for an oilfield fabrication ASME facility. Must be able to identify and source pipe, fittings, instrumentation. Review requisition orders for accuracy and verify availability with suppliers. Prepare and maintain job purchasing files, reports and price lists. Previous experience is necessary. We offer above industry wages and comprehensive benefit package. Please email resumes to careers@fusionpro.ca
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Field Service Technician & Valve Automation Technician NOV Wilson will reward your dedication and hard work with the following: • • • • •
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonuses Industry leading Health, Dental & Vision beneďŹ ts. Company matching retirement plan. Career Growth Opportunities. Educational Assistance
If you are interested in this opportunity located at our Red Deer Branch (2 – 4 Burnt Basin Street) apply at: Email: Nils.Holmgren@nov.com Fax: (780) 980-1454 Online: nov.com/careers We thank all applicants that apply; however, only those under consideration will be contacted
Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time.
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Catholic Social Services is offering a rewarding opportunity with the Approved Home Program. As an Approved Home proprietor you will provide ongoing training and support in addition to daily structure in a positive supportive home environment for a young adult female diagnosed with ADHD , Asperger’s and Mild Developmental Disability. This young gal completed college in 2013 and is now working part time. She is very involved in Special Olympics both locally and internationally.
Class 1 Drivers/Operators – Cement and Acid Supervisors—Coiled Tubing, Cement and Acid
Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f 15 /6 or contract 22/13 schedules f Safety-focused f Team orientated f Clean drivers abstract f Oil and Gas experience an asset
The successful candidate will demonstrate a creative approach for elevating internal stressors as well as a unique approach to teach self-help skills to a person with ADHD / Asperger’s.
Why Canyon? f Paid technical and leadership training f Career advancement opportunities f RRSP matching program f Dynamic and rapidly growing company f Premium compensation package f New Equipment
To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.
The young gal is an avid reader; she uses her computer independently. She likes the outdoors, enjoys being around animals, especially horses and visits her family farm regularly.
How to apply:
The individual will pay Room & Board.
email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca
Part of the hiring process demands proof of a current Criminal Record check prior to starting. Catholic Social Services will facilitate an orientation session to the Approved Home Program and ongoing monthly training is offered as well. The monthly tax-exempt remuneration for the successful candidate is $ 488.00 per month. Interested applicants please contact:
Catholic Social Services 403 347-8844 ext. 2917
Parkland Community Living and Supports Society
Parkland CLASS provides a specialized Foster Care service for children with developmental disabilities. Individuals or couples willing to open up their home have the opportunity to make an incredible difference in the life of a quadriplegic female teenager. As a Shared Provider you will offer support and care 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. This commitment involves the inclusion of the child in your regular family life. Experience with youth with developmental disabilities and cerebral palsy would be ideal. Knowledge of Aboriginal Culture and some related post-secondary education would be an asset. The individual must have a private room and be in a non-smoking environment. The home must be able to accommodate lifts and have wheelchair access within the home. Community outings are not required, however outside access, Driver’s license and wheelchair transportation would be an asset.
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Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com
Daily, the Red Deer Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.
We are offering comparative wages and health plan. We as a company pride ourselves on an excellent health and safety plan and record. Please contact us with a resume and driver’s abstract @403-309-0846 or erebhahn@ performanceenergy.ca or drop off at 5, 7957 Edgar Industrial Way, Red Deer. Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
located in Red Deer, Alberta has an opening for:
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F/T PLANT / FIELD OPERATOR
N2 & Cement Operators, bulk driver’s with a valid Class 1 or 3.
For more information and to apply, reference the appropriate Job Number at
We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.
Certified Boom Truck & Texas Bed Operators, Hot Shot Drivers, Tractor Hands, Swampers and Dispatcher. Competitive wages & immediate benefits. Submit resume and 5 year CDA Email: bardentrucking@telus.net (403) 341- 3968 No Phone Calls
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ARE YOU THE ONE? HOT SHOT DRIVER. req’d. Scheduled days off. Company benefits. Oilfield experience necessary Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-342-2152
Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS Day & Night Must have tickets. PLACE an ad in Central Top paid wages. Alber ta LIFE and reach Based out of Devon, AB. over 100,000 potential buyEmail resume to: ers. 309-3300. kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca
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Now has immediate openings for CGSB Level II RT’s and CEDO’s for our winter pipeline projects. Top wages and comprehensive benefit package available. Subcontractors also welcome. Email resumes to: qtestltd@telus.net or Phone 403-887-5630.
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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 D7
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Production Testing Manager
- Red Deer AB, Canadian Operations We are currently looking for an experienced Production Testing Manager to join our Operations team located in our Red Deer operations office. The successful candidate should have 5 years or more of experience as a Supervisor in the Production Testing field, bringing this experience to work with our operations team. The successful candidate may be req’d to; -travel to various field locations, assessing jobs, personnel and equipment - evaluate/train personnel and always be a champion for Enseco’s policy of Zero Harm -have experience in coordinating all aspects of the field operations, scheduling of jobs, equipment and staff -have a business aptitude to aid in the development of business strategies, budgets and forecasts - have strong people skills to build relationships and work within a team environment We offer competitive wages, bonus structure and comprehensive benefits. Qualified applicants are invited to submit an electronic resume to jointheteam@enseco.com We thank all applicants for their interest, only selected applicants will be contacted for further follow up.
CO2/LNG PLANT OPERATOR Joffre Plant
Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, and supply of liquid nitrogen (N2), liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), liquid natural gas (LNG), and compressed natural gas (CNG) for the energy industry in both Canada and the USA. Ferus has a great corporate culture with an excellent work/home life balance, strong team atmosphere and encourages the development of their employees for future growth. Ferus requires a CO2/LNG Field Operator to oversee the daily operations of the Ferus CO2 and LNG production facilities. The position is based out of the Joffre production office and the candidate must be willing to travel. All duties will be performed in a safe, environmentally friendly & cost effective manner. The candidate will be responsible for: • Supporting the daily operations of the Ferus CO2 and LNG production facilities by assisting in optimizing, troubleshooting and performing corrective actions with the goal of maintaining optimum facility production • Assisting in new facility commissioning and existing facility project additions or expansions • Ensuring correct environmental and safety practices are performed and upheld at the Ferus facilities • Assisting in training CO2 and LNG facility operators as required
Professionals
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REBEL METAL FABRICATORS DRAFTSPERSON
Immediate Opportunity. Production Bonuses Comp. wages & benefits. Long term employment Please email resume to amie@rebelvac.ca Or fax to: 403-314-2249 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
Restaurant/ Hotel
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CHINESE FOOD Restaurant requires DISHWASHER, & WAITER/WAITRESS Drop resume off in person to Red Star Restaurant 3731 50 Ave. Red Deer Phone 403-309-5566
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TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced Snubbing Operators. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com fax 403-844-2148
VERSATILE ENERGY
Growing Central AB. Prod. Testing Co. is accepting resumes for Exp. Supervisors, Night Operators & Operators. Positions are safety sensitive. A valid Driver’s Licence, H2S and First Aid Tickets are req’d. Successful Applicants will be notified. Please fax resume with current tickets to (403)887-0343 or email: hr@versatileenergy.ca
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Trades
LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced F/T or P/T Servers. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please MANAGER req’d for Royal Canadian Legion Branch #104 Innisfail Responsible for the overall day to day operation of the branch supervision of staff and maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Inventory control. Interact with both members and the general public. Knowledge of Legion policies and procedures an asset. Drop off resume at the branch. Fax 403-227-2825 Email: rcl104innisfail@shaw.ca
Now hiring: EXP’D. waitresses & cooks Apply at Fireside Restaurant & Lounge 4907 Lakeshore Dr. Sylvan Lake.
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Sales & Distributors
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FLURRIES SHEEPSKIN is looking for 5 SALES REPS, selling shoes & apparel, at our Parkland Mall. 4747 67 St. Red Deer. $12.10/hr. + bonus & comm. F/T Position. No exp. req’d. Email Flurriesrd@gmail.com SCOTTYS ESSO in Red Deer seeking food counter attendants. FT, PT & Weekends. $10-11/hr. Training provided. Apply in person to 5 Reichley Street or by email to scottys.esso@shaw.ca.” SOAP Stories is seeking 5 F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath products $14.55/hr. + bonus & comm. Beauty cert. req’d. Location Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ gmail.com
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Senior Piping/ Vessel Draft-Person
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
Ferus requires a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our production facilities. This position will be based out of our Joffre production office with some occasional travel to other facilities within western Canada. The ideal candidate will be open and honest with the ability to work individually as well as within groups.
BUSY sheet metal company requires INSTALLER for residential new housing. Must have experience, own tools and valid driver’s license. Immediate position. Please fax resume to: 403-309-8302 or e-mail: info@ comfortecheating.com
The candidate will be responsible for: • Performing both planned and breakdown maintenance on rotating equipment. • Installing, troubleshooting, maintaining equipment based on Ferus and OEM recommendations. • Scheduling and Supervising 3rd party contractors when needed. • Developing maintenance procedures and schedules for new and existing equipment. • Assist with planning of turnarounds and other maintenance activities.
An entry level parts person is an excellent training ground to build a career and obtain a ticket in the trades. Excellent wages and benefits offered with advancement opportunities available. Please submit your resume via fax 1-888-452-9910 or careers@tgcgjobs.com
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Clark’s
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PLUMBING & HEATING CORP.
Clark’s has immediate openings for qualified, experienced Residential, Commercial and Industrial Plumbers and HVAC Technicians for both our Bonnyville and Lac La Biche Locations. Various Shifts available (furnished living accommodations provided for out of town employees) The successful candidates will: • hold a current Journeyman’s ticket and H2S • be experienced in Service work • must pass a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening • Provide a current Driver Licence and Drivers Abstract • be a motivated self-starter • take pride in doing great work and willing to work long hours if needed • be energetic, positive, and keen to work with a rapidly expanding company • be 100% dedicated to customer service and satisfaction Clark’s offers top wages,10% holiday/vacation pay, overtime after 8 hrs, training, Health and Dental packages, Cell phones, Company Truck. We are a COR Certified and ISNetworld Compliant, safety-conscious company that provides a safe and enjoyable workplace.
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with Ag experience for our Red Deer location. This is a fast-paced environment and ideal candidate would be able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to take initiative and consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service. FUTURE AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with a thriving company. We offer an exemplary benefits package, hour, annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous professional training in a positive friendly environment. If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting career opportunity. To apply, forward your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Barry Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 hr@futureag.ca
Do you have an interest in the truck/auto industry and a willingness to learn?
If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please fax resume to: 1 -888-879-6125 or email humanresources@ferus.ca by November 15th, 2013 We thank you for your interest, however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.
Agricultural Technicians and/or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics
PARTS PERSON
Ferus offers a competitive compensation package including a competitive base salary, bonus incentive plan & an excellent Benefits Package, including a Group RSP Savings Plan.
Please reference: MMT-1113-JF
FUTURE AG INC. owns and operates 5 branches throughout Central Alberta selling and servicing CASE IH Agriculture and Construction equipment. We are currently looking for
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The candidate will require the following skills and abilities: • Millwright or mechanic with field/facility compression experience. • Basic computer skills. • Knowledge in computer based maintenance systems an asset but not required. • Ability to travel within Canada and the USA • Both written and verbal communication skills • Current H2S Alive & First Aid certification an asset • Current Class 5 Drivers License • Willing and able to accept occasional after hours support calls
www.trican.ca
Central Alberta Exteriors is looking for experienced siding installers. Must have own transportation, tools and equipment. Call 403-346-0500 for more info.
A growing, well established ASME fabrication facility is recruiting for
Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, and supply of liquid nitrogen (N2), liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), liquid natural gas (LNG), and compressed natural gas (CNG) for the energy industry in both Canada and the USA. Ferus has a great corporate culture with an excellent work/home life balance, strong team atmosphere and encourages through support the development of their employees for future growth.
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CARPET COLOUR CENTRE is currently looking for SCHEDULING / SERVICE MANAGER Applicant must have ability schedule 22 installation crews, make sure material will arrive on time & deal with customer complaints & service issues. Min. 5 yrs exp. req’d. Submit resume Attn: Margaret mperrin @carpetcolourcentre.com or drop off at Carpet Colour Centre, 1100, 5001 - 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
SOAP Stories is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling soap & bath products. $12.10 hr + bonus & commission. Ft No exp. req`d. Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com
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Joffre Plant
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1693338 Alberta LTD o/a Portable iMassagers Hiring Salespersons Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Good English and communication skills, Customer service oriented. F/Time, Perm, Shifts, Weekends Salary - $14.00 /hr THE RUSTY PELICAN is e-mail: Reachiesales now accepting resumes for @gmail.com F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at Start your career! all stations. See Help Wanted MUST HAVE: • 2-3 yrs. post secondary education. DOTS • 2-5 yrs. training DESIGNER WEAR • 2-5 yrs. on-the-job exp. is hiring for P/T positions. • Provide references Must be able to work The hourly rate will be wknds. & holidays. Retail $13.10 per hour. experience an asset. Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. Apply in person w/resume Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 4952 50 St. Red Deer or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161 ELEMENTS is looking for 5 retail sales reps. selling season gift packages and personal care products in Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + bonus & comm. FT. No exp. req`d. Please email elementsreddeer@gmail.com The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time You can sell your guitar cooks. Apply with resume for a song... at 1927 Gaetz Avenue or put it in CLASSIFIEDS between 2-5 pm. and we’ll sell it for you!
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JOSE JOSE LATIN RESTAURANT IS HIRING!! Looking for a WAITRESS/WAITER and COOKS HELPER Please drop off your resume at #9 7110-50 Ave or call 403-986-5673
EXPERIENCED VAC/steamer Truck driver. Lacombe area, HOME EVERY NIGHT. Fax resume to 403-704-1442
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RED DEER BINGO CENTRE IS NOW HIRING CONSCESSION COOKS 2 positions avail. 35-40 hrs/wk. Exp. pref. Must be 18 yrs or older. Email: ognib@telus.net or apply in person to 4946 53 Ave.
F/T P/T COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave.
CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS
The candidate will require the following skills, experience & certification: • Gas compression operations experience • H2S removal system operations experience an asset • Refrigeration system operations experience an asset • Pipeline operations experience • Gas processing facility operations experience • CO2 experience is an asset but not required • Current H2S Alive & First Aid certification • Current Class 5 Drivers License • Basic computer skills & knowledge of production and sales reporting an asset Ferus offers a competitive compensation package including a competitive base salary, bonus incentive plan & an excellent Benefits Package, including a Group RSP Savings Plan. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please fax resume to: 1 -888-879-6125 or email humanresources@ferus.ca by November 25th, 2013 We thank you for your interest, however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.
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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!
JOURNEYMAN Electricians and
Instrument Hands
req’d. for work in Central Alberta. Oilfield exp. an asset. Please forward your resume to jobs@ nexsourcepower.com or fax 403-887-4945
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Oil Boss Rentals, is a registered Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station. We currently have a mechanics position open. This individual must be a 3rd year apprentice minimum, self-motivated, hard-working, and enthusiastic with solid work ethic. An ideal candidate would have some fabrication experience, enjoy building equipment from scratch, be easy to get along with and be able to think outside the box when necessary.
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The position will break down as follows: 60% repairs and maintenance on rental equipment 15% on heavy trucks and trailers 10% on light duty trucks 10% on fabrication 5% paperwork and program management
needed to perform detailed and quality finishing as well as other related tasks, minimum 5 years experience. All applicants must be flexible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production schedule. Own transportation to work is needed. Wage will be based on experience, attitude and willingness to commit to long term employment. Please fax resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@ eaglebuilders.ca Thank you to all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be notified. Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for an experienced
to join an enthusiastic and rapidly expanding company. All applicants must be flexible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production schedule. Benefits are paid and lots of overtime. Own transportation to work is needed. Wage will be based on experience, attitude, and desire to commit to long term employment. Please fax resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@ eaglebuilders.ca. We thank all applicants for their applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PRECISION CYCLE req’s a PARTS PERSON to anchor our parts department. Apprentice accepted. Retail sales an asset. Drop off resume to John at Precision Cycle Gasoline Alley.
OPERATORS
Central Alberta Oilfield Construction Company requires immediately
Heavy Equipment Operators
(Hoe, Sideboom, Dozer) Must have GD II by Global First Aid WHMS TDG H2S Alive Fax resume to 403.729.3236 Attn: Darry or Fred or Email bunwel@ telusplanet.net
WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER
with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015
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REQUIRES P/T DELIVERY DRIVER Flexible hrs., evenings and weekends. Knowledge of city an asset. Please apply at 6722 50th Ave or fax 403-309-0354 or email: ps791@cantire.ca
SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580
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LOCAL freight company req’s P & D body job driver for Red Deer/Edmonton run. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to Rocky Fast Express 403-845-2432
Required Immediately Parts Delivery Driver Must possess clean drivers abstract, know city well. The individual must be able to work unsupervised in a fast paced environment. Some warehouse work and some heavy lifting is required. The company offers full benefit package for this full time position. Please email or drop off resume. ARTIC TRUCK PARTS #3-6540 71 ST Red Deer AB T4P 3Y7 (P)403-348-0999 (F)403-348-5198 Email to: ron.cain@ nfleetsolutions.com CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS
UPS is now hiring for
F/T Driving, P/T Pre-Load & Seasonal Workers
Applicants must be physically fit and be able to lift up to 70 lbs. P/T Warehouse, Mon. to Fri. 15 - 25 hrs/wk. Driving Mon. to Fri, 10 to 12 hours per day. Alberta Class 5 license, clean abstract. This is fast paced, physically demanding environment. All candidates are subject to criminal record checks. Apply by online @ www.upsjobs.com or fax resume to: 403-648-3310
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Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK
in DEERPARK AREA Doran Cres., & Dunn Cl. Area $65/mo. ALSO Doran Cres. & Doan Ave, Area $64/mo. ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo. ALSO 28 to 233 Blocks of Reichley St. & Reighley Cl. $137/mo. ALSO West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo. TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo. Call Jamie 403-314-4306 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life
WINTER START GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS
Owner Operators & Company Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558
DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 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.
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CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:
ANDERS AREA Allan St. / Armstrong Close Addinnell Close / Allan St. Allsop Ave / Allsop Close INGLEWOOD AREA Inglis Cres. Ingram Close / Inglewood Dr. Ibbotson Close Ireland Cres. LANCASTER AREA Ladwig Close Logan Close Lord Close
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Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk
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Mustang Acres 6940 63 Ave.
Dempsey St. & Drummond. Ave. Area 70 Papers $375/mo.
Normandeau Nyman Cres. Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info
ROSEDALE AREA
Currently seeking RELIABLE newspaper carriers for morning delivery (By 6:30 a.m.) in: Highland Green Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info Eagle Builders in Blackfalds, AB is looking for hard working, motivated individual to fill full-time
precast concrete erecting laborer position
at our company. Must be physically fit as this labourer position requires constant heavy lifting and involves fast paced, on the job training. Applicant must be able to travel and must have reliable transportation to and from work as well as a valid class 5 driver’s license. All meals and hotel expenses are paid when out of town. Successful applicant must provide an up to date drivers abstract. Construction experience an asset. Full benefits provided. Starting wages based on experience. Fax resumes to 403 885 5516 , must flag attn: Craig or e-mail to c.haan@eaglebuilders.ca.
Lawford Ave / Leonard Cres. SUNNYBROOK AREA Somerset Close Sutton Close VANIER AREA
Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL
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Packages come ready for delivery. No collecting.
Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300
Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316
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Firewood
Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the BOWER AREA WESTPARK AREA Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting. Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $. Please reply by email: qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com or phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316 GREENHOUSE WORKER wanted at Meadowbrook Greenhouses, Penhold 10 F/T seasonal positions. Training provided. Start Feb 2014. $9.95/hr, 44 hrs, 5 days per week, 3 month period. Fax resume 403886-2252 or email to info@ mbrook.ca.
Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
Now Hiring in Village Mall Sobeys
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
Produce Clerks Grocery Clerks Customer Service Clerks Cashiers
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Do you have a strong sense of detail and enjoy being a part of customer service focused team of energetic people?
Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303
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Apply at Customer Service or online at sby1147villagemall@ sobeys.com Village Mall Sobeys #200 6380 50 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 4C6
Responsibilities include: Manage input & tracking of purchase orders - present for review, obtain necessary approvals, and submit to vendors & proof vendor order confirmations. Administering price lists, organizing & gathering promotional information from vendors & stores & generating monthly sales reports.† Post-secondary education or equivalent experience relating to procurement an asset. Strong computer skills, with proficiency using Microsoft Office and proven ability to create and maintain complex analysis reports in spreadsheets. Attention to detail, multitask oriented, strong communication & superior organizational, time management & problem solving skills required.† Remuneration based on education and experience. Excellent benefits.† APPLY NOW! Email resume to careers@chatters.ca Fax resume to 1-888-409-0483 Online @ www.chatters.ca
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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. (across from Totem)
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Clothing
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COAT, long camel, women’s, with hood, sz. M. $15. 403-314-9603
PANT Suit, black, Evan THE BURNT LAKE Picone, sz. 10, like new. GENERAL STORE $25. 403-314-9603 is looking for F/T Customer Rowell Cl. Reichley POSITION TITLE: Service person for shift St. & Robinson Elevator Operator work. Please apply in Cres. area. EquipmentLOCATION: Niobe, Alberta MATURE CARETAKERS person, Hwy. 11 West. POSITION SCOPE: 115 Papers Heavy for 32 room motel in No phone calls please. Reporting to the Elevator Forestburg, AB. Couple $616./mo Manager, the Elevator preferred. Handyman work, P / T C A S H I E R , w e e k TRAILERS for sale or rent Operator is responsible for exp. in motels and computer nights 4 pm -8 pm. Apply Job site, office, well site or receiving and loadout of Call Jamie knowledge 1-604-725-4448 with resume to Highland storage. Skidded or grain in a safe, efficient, email: jmann47@gmail.com Green Value Drug Mart. wheeled. Call 347-7721. 403-314-4306 and traceable manner. for more information RESPONSIBILITIES: General • Bin grain varieties and trace • Loadout grain varieties and trace • Safe operations in all weather conditions • Elevator maintenance CLASSIFICATIONS and housekeeping ARE you looking for a • Other routine duties as 1000-1430 seasonal full time delivery assigned driver position? We are SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: looking for a safe exp’d and General professional Class 1 or • Familiarity with agriculture Class 5 driver. Common • industry sense, a positive attitude • Mechanical aptitude and a clean drivers abstract • Ability to work will be a definate asset. • independently Typically this position is • Some physical demands Mon. - Fri. but can include EDUCATION: some weekends. Rate of Minimum Grade 12 Handyman Misc. pay depends on exp. COMPENSATION: Please contact Shayne at A competitive compensaServices Services Central Alberta Green tion and benefits package Accounting House Ltd. 403-885-4606 will be provided. ATT’N: Looking for a Ext. 330 or fax resume to CONTACT: new sidewalk, help on 403-885-4147 email. Interested applicants INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS small jobs around the acct2cag@telus.net should forward a cover Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. house, such as small tree letter and resume by end with oilfield service cutting, landscaping, of day Friday November Looking for a place companies, other small Ironman Scrap Metal painting or flooring? to live? 16, 2013 businesses and individuals Recovery picking up scrap Call James 403-341-0617 Take a tour through the Tanya Idt RW Smith, 346-9351 again! Farm machinery, Human Resources - CMC CLASSIFIEDS vehicles & industrial. Serving tanya.idt@ Massage Central AB. 403-318-4346 canadamalting.com
Canada Malting Company
Household Appliances
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ELECTRIC heater (Comfort Zone) oak cabinet portable, remote and thermostat control, child and pet safe $150403-314-2026
Seeking Purchasing Administrator
Employment Training
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ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK
DEER PARK AREA Central AB based trucking company requires
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REQUIRES F/T PARTS PRO Work with flexible schedule. Please apply at 6722 50th Ave or fax 403-309-0354 or email: ps791@cantire.ca
PARTSOURCE
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Homestead Firewood
Concrete finisher
This individual will also act as the shop foreman and insure that the shop is kept clean and organized. This position will be home TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires 95% of the time. On average 2-3 nights a month out of town. QUALIFIED Regular Schedule, 5/2 or 10/4 2nd year to Competitive Wages, Benefits, JOURNEYMAN Dedicated Service Truck. ELECTRICIANS Applicant must have a clean Driver’s Abstract With Commercial exp. Competitive wages To apply please email & benefits. your resume to: Fax resume to: Gerry@oilbossrentals.com 403-314-5599 or fax to 1-866-914-7507 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and growing company.
overhead crane operator
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OVER the range microwave oven $100; GE electronic stove self cleaning oven w/convection $7403-318-3676
Household Furnishings
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CHEST of drawers, 3 night tables $100 obo for all, or buy separately 403-347-0104 COUCH, CHAIR & FOOT STOOL. All Matching. Yellow & Gold print. Good cond. No stains or tears. $50. 403-342-6943 after 7 p.m. or 403-347-2374 during the day. GOSSIP phone bench, solid oak $175 403-314-2026
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Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
Stereos TV's, VCRs
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PS2 with 10 games; $50. firm; Pioneer speakers 150 Watts each. $50 obo. older XBox with 15 games $75. obo. 403-782-3847 STEREO, mini Phillips 5 disc. $55. obo; X Box 360 games (10) $10. each. 403-782-3847
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2 ELECTRIC fireplaces, almost new, 20” x 13” x 24” $75, 27” x 15” x 24” $100 403-227-4188 2011 24” YARDWORKS snow blower $500; Sears Everlast elliptical, new $350 403-340-3344 5 QUEEN mink blankets, like new $45/ea; assorted dbl. sheet sets $7/ea; 2 thick queen quilts $15/ea. 403-348-6449 CANON K920 copier with metal stand, exc. cond. $100; Wooden slider, rocking chair w/ottoman; $100. 403-352-8811 DEER HEAD mount on shield $150, 3 small deer antler mounts on shields $15/ea. 403-314-2026 DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino DISHES & misc. items, 1 box, all items good cond. $20. 403-314-9603 INDOOR/OUTDOOR ELECTRIC HEALTH GRILL. $45. 403-347-8726 LOVE seat, pink & white stripe, ideal for bedroom, exc. cond. $150; commercial black office chair with adjustments, $40. glass canister, gallon size with silver cover $10; 403-352-8811 POTTERY soup set with urn and ladle, bowls, casserole dishes and plates, brand new wash a gift, $150; 3 wool accent matching carpets, clean, will sell separately. $50. for all 3. 403-352-8811
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Village of Alix EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: PUBLIC WORKS DEPT MAINTENANCE WORKER Duties: Qualifications:
Equipment operation & maintenance Perform labour & other maintenance duties assigned
villageofalix.ca Resumes can be either mailed to the Attention of Assistant CAO: Village of Alix, Box 87, Alix, T0C 0B0 or email: bcretzman@villageofalix.ca No phone calls please Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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• Minimum grade 12 education • Sound knowledge of maintenance & operation of equipment • Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance practices • Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License • Ability to work independently when required • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position • Must accept and be trainable in First Aid and WHMIS Level one Water Distribution/Waste Water collection Operator preferred or willing to acquire certificate in future. The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call schedule and work a 40 (forty) hour week, regardless of weather conditions. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Closing date: open until suitable candidate hired A more detailed job description can be viewed on the Village of Alix Website at:
Central Alberta Greenhouses Ltd Greenhouse Laborers required for our greenhouse operation located near Blackfalds, Alberta. Responsibilities include transplanting, watering, handling and caring for plant material and preparation of orders. This position is labor intensive and entails working in a cold/hot environment. Laborers are required to work a minimum 40 hours per week and must be available to work different shifts, 7 days a week. Positions are available starting Early March and last till late June. No previous work experience or qualifications are required. Starting wage is $10.03/hr. Please email resume to kevcag@telus.net or fax resume to 403-885-4147 (Attn. Human Resources). Resumes may also be mailed to Box 100, Blackfalds, Alberta, T0M 0J0.
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DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.
Eavestroughing
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VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs. Reasonable rates. 340-9368
Escorts
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UNWANTED Yard &
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LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801. PRO-PAINTING & REPAIRS 403-304-0379
Personal Services
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HELPING HANDS Home Support Ltd. for SENIORS. Companionship, cleaning, cooking - in home, in facility. We are BETTER for CHEAPER! Call 403-346-7777
Snow Removal
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ENVIROMASTERS is now offering residential snow removal. Single time removals or monthly contracts. 403-343-7381
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4 KITTENS TO GIVE AWAY. Mother can go too. 403-782-3031 IN DESPERATE NEED OF A RESCUE. Must find h o m e f o r 8 - 1 0 y r. o l d black/white spayed F, kind of grumpy, crippled with stiff back leg and on occassion can’t find litter box ASAP. Must find home or be put down 403-783-5493
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SMALL SQUARE HAY and straw 403-340-3061 TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798
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The Penhold Log
Volume V
Number 7
July 1944
A Change of C.O.s Gloom and despondency reached hitherto unplumbed depths at Penhold when it became known that both the Commanding Officer and the Chief Instructor were posted. Group Captain Pringle leaves to take over an important position at the U.K.A.L.M., and we congratulate him on his appointment. Wing Commander Stratton goes to be Chief Instructor at Medicine Hat, in place of Group Captain Wightman, who comes here as our new Commanding Officer. Much has already been written in the pages of the “Log” – both on and between the lines – of the Group Captain and the C.I., and though we know they would rather be spared the customary eulogies of farewell, we must repeat that Penhold, under their administration, was a very happy unit. Dismay at the news of their posting was intensified because we were all assuming that we would spend our last months here under their command…though someone had remarked, only a few days before their posting, that it seemed almost too good to last. Group Captain Pringle had been with us a little more than a year. He has always expressed his versatility by inspiring exact, meticulous thoroughness in working hours, and a gay abandon off duty. Wing Commander Stratton had been at Penhold six months; with disarming modesty he imparted his great knowledge to all in Flying Wing, and to many instructors he gave a renewed and keener respect for the niceties of flying both as an art and a science. We wish Group Captain Pringle and Wing Commander Stratton success in their new positions. Group Captain W.T.F. Wightman, D.F.C., is already known to a number of us on the station, and we can appreciate that Medicine Hat was upset to learn that he was leaving for Penhold. We are delighted to welcome him here, and we hope he may find some advantages in moving to the green and wooded hills of Central Alberta.
PENHOLD LOGS - Voices from the past summer of 1939. It was initially intended to be part of the Department of Transportation’s newly planned Trans-Canada Airway, which required the placement of airports every 100 miles in a network that spanned the country. Shortly after war broke out and The Plan was implemented, this facility was chosen as a site to train Allied flyers. Construction of a new base began in the fall of 1940. The future sergeants’ mess was the first building to be occupied in November 1940. By August 1941, construction on seven double hangars and 31 other buildings was complete. Six hard-surfaced runways, 900 to 1,075 meters long now made up the airport. The Penhold base would soon prepare countless trainees for service overseas. Buildings alone, however, can’t tell
the whole story; it is the story of the people who trained here - and of those who trained them - that adds colour and texture to the picture of what life was like on the base. Although the personnel are gone, we still have an opportunity to share their experiences during those years. While the base was active as a part of The Plan, the Penhold Log was distributed to keep everyone up-to-date on recent events. Through this correspondence that we can still hear the voices of those longgone servicemen and women. The Harvard Historical Aviation Society located at the Red Deer Airport has preserved examples of these documents and has even posted them online (see www.penholdbase. ca). Below are a few examples of these logs.
Remembrance Day 2013
November 11th “Lest We Forget” Red Deer Arena 10:40 a.m. Assembly 10:50 a.m. Marching on the Colours O’ Canada Invocation Lord’s Prayer The Last Post
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There’s no greater honour and courage than serving one’s country. George Ramage branch manager at Remco Memorials in Red Deer, reflects on his own memories - Six members of the Ramage/Allan family of Markerville served overseas with honour and bravery and all returned home safely in 1945 & 1946.
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ACT OF REMEMBRANCE Hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past” Laying of Wreaths Benediction God Save the Queen March Past
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During the Second World War, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) brought recruits to Canada from most of the Dominions of the Commonwealth - and eventually from other Allied countries - to train as aircrew. The BCATP came into existence at the beginning of WWII. Known informally as “The Plan”, the program was originally a joint agreement by the United Kingdom and three Dominions of the Commonwealth: Canada, Australia and New Zealand. After putting the framework into place, these four nations signed an agreement on December 17, 1939. The ambitious program was underway, with Canada being chosen as the location for the enterprise because of its ideal weather and open spaces suitable for flight training. In addition, Canada boasted a well-established infrastructure to supply fuel, supplies and aircraft. For tens of thousands of men from around the world Canada became home for a brief time; by the end of the war over 130,000 Allied aircrew had been trained somewhere in Canada. Over half of those trainees were Canadians, but the others came here from around the globe. In Central Alberta, the airfield located just northwest of Penhold, dubbed Manning Depot, had been built just prior to the war with construction completed in the
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COURAGE REMEMBERED Flying Officer Dalphas E. Coulliard Branch of Service: Air Gunner, RCAF Years Enlisted: 1943 Theatre Served: Bomber Command, England Medals: 1939-45 Star, France/Germany Star, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer and Clasp, Defense Medal, Bomber Command 1939 – 45. Three-quarters through his tour, Dalphas’ aircraft received heavy damage but still made it home. The plane crashed on landing and Dalphas was out of action for one month. He still has problems with his knees because of the crash.
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Cpl. Wilfred D. Coulliard Branch of Service: Field Engineer, Canadian Army Years Enlisted: 1915 Theatre Served: Europe, France Medals: two ribbons awarded Wilfred and his buddy were in the trenches when the gas rolled in. In the confusion, the friend took Wilfred for dead. Wilfred was later picked up and returned to hospital in England, then on to Moose Jaw. He would go meet the troop trains returning the soldiers from Europe and, to his surprise, one day saw his old buddy. Wilfred greeted him, but his friend was afraid to touch him; the friend believed himself to be dying and thought he was simply seeing the ghosts of his old friends.
Sgt. Frederick Joseph Barlow Royal Canadian Army “So proudly you served”
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C.I.C. 1939 - 1944 Britain and France (Dieppe) Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and CLASP, War Medal - Enlisted Sept. 9, 1939 - in R.C.E. - Was at Dieppe & survived - Killed in an explosion during a Training exercise - July 7, 1944 at Camp Ipperwash, Left a young Wife and Son behind.
Sergeant G. Harold Dawe To Those Who Sacrificed All For Their Country
1910-1999 Served with the Royal Canadian Air Force 1942-1945
James Henry Chalmers Served in the 14th Calgary Tanks from Feb 21, 1941 – Aug 4, 1945. Saw action in Britain, Central Mediterranean and North Western Europe. Decorated with 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence medal, Canadian Volunteer medal with clasp, 1939-45 War medal and Dieppe Bar.
Sgt. Wellington B. Dawe Wellington was with the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a bombing instructor in Canada and overseas from 1942-45.
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Joseph Charles White In Sept. 1942, Joe went overseas to engage in the war which took him to France, Africa, Italy, Belgium and Holland. He was a tank driver and received the 193945 Star Italy, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal CUSM & Clasp War Medal.
Sidney S. N. Townsend Branch of Service: Service Corps Unit: 34 Composite Company Years Enlisted: 4 Theatre of Service: European Medals: CSM and Clasp, 1939 – 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 – 1945
Sapper Pierre Lerouge Enlisted with 233rd Battalion, C.E.F. and served overseas with 6th Canadian Railway Troops Gassed twice while on active service in France. Was the bugler at first Remembrance Day service at Red Deer Cenotaph, November 11, 1922.
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Pte. Lawrence Virgel Pimm Pte. Pimm was a This Day Is Remembered And Quietly Kept
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member of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. He fought in the Italian campaign from Sicily to Ortona and was killed in action on Dec. 6, 1943 approaching Ortona. Medals received include the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Canadian Voluntary Service Medal and the Defence Medal.
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Branch of Service: P.P.C.L.I. Unit: 2nd Battalion Years of Service: 1950 – 1951 Theatre of Service: Korea Medals: Military Medal Smiley lost his right forearm at the Battle of Kapyong.
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Robert Sinclair Corrigan
Born and raised on the family homestead near Clive, AB. , Bill enlisted with the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers in Calgary on July 21, 1943. After training in Hamilton, Ontario Bill served in the U.K. and Continental Europe as a radio operator thereby earning the WWII European Campaign Ribbon. Bill was discharged from the forces in Calgary on April 5, 1946 with the rank of Craftsman and awarded the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (with Clasp) and the War Medal (1939-1945).
Robert enlisted in the Edmonton Regiment, Canadian Army Active Service on November 27, 1939. He received the 1939-45 Star, the Italy Star, France-Germany Star, Defence of Britain Medal and the Canada volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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Royal Canadian Air Force 422 Fighter Sqdn. Baden-Baden Germany 1950-1975 Germany, Italy, France, Inuvik Canadian with Clasp, NATO Service Medal My shortest night flying east over the Atlantic and seeing the Sun setting in the West and meeting it at daybreak from the eastern sunrise.
A gunner with the Royal Canadian Artillery, Mr. Arthur won several medals during WWII including the France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Great Britain Medal, and Voluntary Service Medal with clasp.
Rufus Franklin Jones In memory of L36638 Sgt. R.A. Ferguson 16/22 Sask. Horse British Columbia Regiment
Smiley Douglas, M.M.
Served with the Canadian Infantry 31st Battalion as a Private during WWI. Jones was killed in action on the 3rd of May 1917 and has no known grave, but his name is inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France. Rufus was only 20 years of age.
Joseph H. Towers 1896 – 1957 Branch of Service: British Expeditionary Force Unit: 5 Batt. Royal Lincolnshire Regt. Years Enlisted: 1914 – 1918 Theatres: Belgium and France Medals: Military Medal, 1914 – 1918 Star, General Service Medal, Victory Medal Joseph came to Canada where he joined the railway (CP) and the police (30 years service); in WWII he earned a commission in the reserve. He was assigned to the railway (Police Veteran’s Guard) and was a liason for prisoners-of-war transported from Halifax to the large Alberta camps. In France, his outfit flanked the Canadian Corps.
John Jerdan Gunner WW11 1941 - 1945
John joined The Canadian Army in 1941. He served in Britain, and Northwest Europe. He received the 1939 - 1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and Volunteer Service Medal with CLASP as well as War Medal 1939-1945. Served as Gunner with the 78th attachment. John passed away in 1999 in Red Deer.
Silas M. Lawrence Silas M. Lawrence was a gunner with the Royal Canadian Artillery from 1940-1946. He was awarded the FranceGermany Star, the Defence Medal, Great Britain Medal, and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp.
P/O George William Braithwaite
Thomas Robert Braithwaite
Completed 31 missions. During one of these missions, an anti-aircraft missile went through the body of the plane approximately two feet in front of the mid upper gunner without exploding. Surprisingly, no serious mechanical damage nor injuries were received.
As a member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, Canadian Field Section, he spent six months with the occupation forces and was Discharge Sergeant in 1946. He served in Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.
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COURAGE REMEMBERED Henry Landry
“May We Always Remember Our Heroes”
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“Remember . . . it’s our freedom.”
Mary Anne Jablonski MLA Red Deer North
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“From generation to generation may we remember those who served and continue to serve.”
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Clifford Swarbrick Branch of Service: R.C.A.S.C.
John Gentile Royal Canadian Artillery
George Clifford Quartly
Aubrey Earl Bickford
Stationed with the PPCLI, Company C, Mr. Quartly was one who was selected to carry a Bangalore Torpedo up to the front line wire entanglement where he was to throw it at the Germans. At that place, near Mt. Cassino, Italy, the Germans opened fire and he lost his life.
Mr. Bickford was enlisted for two years with the Tecumseh Unit of the Coast Guard, based out of Halifax. Medals received include the Atlantic Star and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.
Arnold Baworth Brookes (Private)
Douglas Thorburn Stephenson
Sgt. Edward Borden Stephenson
Branch of Service: Army Theatres of Service: Red Deer, Calgary Doug was born and raised in Red Deer and served as a partsman in Red Deer and then in Calgary until 1945. Doug was one of four brothers from Red Deer to serve in WWII. Doug was a grandson of the Rev. Leonard Gaetz.
Branch of Service: RCAF Years Enlisted: Oct. 1940 – Nov. 30 1941 (killed in action, age 20) Ted was born June 17, 1921, and was raised in Red Deer. He enlisted in October 1940 in the RCAF, taking his elementary training at Toronto, Ottawa and Virden, Manitoba, receiving his wings from the service flying school at Dauphin, Manitoba. He was killed in a flying accident in Scotland on November 30, 1941 and is buried in Scotland. He is one of o four brothers who served in WWII.
Served with the R.C.E. First Division in World War II from 1941 to 1945 in England, France, Germany and Holland. He became an interpreter in Italy, as he was very quick to pick up the language. He received the 1939-45 Star, France Star, German Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp, War Medal. Was discharged on Dec. 29, 1945.
John “Jack” Leonard Stephenson Branch of Service: 3 Field rd
“They made tomorrow better for us because of what they did yesterday!
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Regiment,, Royal Canadian Artillery Years Enlisted: 1939 – 45 Theatres of Service: England, Italy and Belgium Jack was born and raised oin RedDeer. He enlisted in 1939 with the 3rd Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. He served in England, Italy and Belgium from 1939 to 1945. He was one of four brothers who served in WWII. He was a grandson of Rev. Leonard and Caroline Gaetz.
Dona Joseph Durand “Our rights and freedoms were won for us”
Served with the Calgary Highlanders. Was killed in battle at Vimy Ridge.
Unit: 65th Tank Transporter Co. Years Enlisted: 1941 – 1946 Theatres: U.K. and Europe Medals Awarded: 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Clasp Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal – 1939 – 45 We were not a fighting unit; our job was to move tanks around the U.K. When in Europe, we moved tank regiments up to the front lines and brought home other regiments back for a rest.
“Veterans...they are the brave men and women who have put their lives at risk to protect our country.”
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Sgt. James T. Setters With honor & respect to our veterans
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Enlisted in 1939 with the RCEME Division. Served in England during WWII for 4-1/2 years. Returned to Canada in 1945. Passed away October 1993.
Ezra Dell Carter A member of the 5th
Canadian Armoured Division , Dell served from April 1941 to November 1945 ---the last 2 years of service in Italy. While coming home on the hospital ship Letitia in July 1945 his ship had to stay at sea 10 miles away from Halifax for 3 days because of fog. On board were 681 sick and wounded soldiers, 2 ex-POWs, and other military men. Mr Carter received the 1939-1945 Star , Italy Star, Defence Medal, George VI Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.
Alfred Percy Damant Canadian Expeditionary
Phylias Durand
L.N. (Bert) Fischer
Unti: 2nd Canadian Artillery Holding Unit Theatres of Service: Italy Dave was born in Edmonton, but grew up in Red Deer. He served overseas as a bombardier with the 2nd Canadian Artillery Holding Unit. Dave was one of four brothers from Red Deer who proudly served his country. He was a grandson of Rev. Leonard and Caroline Gaetz.
Participated in the battle of Vimy Ridge and was wounded in the action.
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An airframe mechanic with the #6 RCAF Bomber Group, Aaron Stankievech was stationed in the United Kingdom and served from January 1943 to July 1946. He received the Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp and the 193945 War Medal.
Canadian Expeditionary Force 187th Battalion served in 50th Battalion June 1916 to March 1919 France WWI Served on many Canadian involved Battles from Vimy to Amiens where I was badly wounded in the hand and shoulder August 9, 1918. I suffered from the effects of mustard gas. He died December 25, 1943 at the age of 56 yrs. He is buried in Red Deer Cemetery.
William David Stephenson Branch of Service: Army
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Aaron E. Stankievech
13th Canadian Field Regiment 3rd Division 1939 - 1945 France & Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service War Medal 1939 - 1945 Mr. John Gentile served with the 13th Canadian Field Regiment from 1939 - 1945 in World War II seeing action overseas in Holland, France, Belgium and finishing in Germany. John received training in Petawawa, Ontario before being deployed overseas.
Margaret Stankievech (nee. Nicholson) Margaret Stankievech served with the WAAF of the RAF from July 1942 to November 1945 in the United Kingdom. After training, she was posted to #56 OTU Tealing then to #6, RCAF Bomber Group Yorks. She travelled from headquarters to RCAF stations where she met her husband, whom she married on Oct. 24, 1945. She received the Defence medal and the 1939-45 Star.
Tony Rushinsky Tony did his service in the
Army as a gunner. He was inlisted from 1944 - 1946. 11th Field Auxiliary, South Division in Europe, he received 7 service medals and thank you medals from Italy and Holland. He remembered an experience of one night in Italy with two other gun crew. We were deploying a gun just near an olive tree when a shell exploded on the far side of the tree. One of my friends was killed and the other wounded by the shrapnel. When daylight came I noticed that the tree trunk full of shrapnel had saved my life.
Force 50th Battalion 1916 England, France, Belgium King George & The Great War for Civilization 19141919, Badge for Front Line Service Served at Vimy Ridge, The Somme and Passchendale Suffered shrapnel wound in his shoulder. Discharged as a Corporal in 1919. Life member Royal Canadian Legion
R.C.N.V.R., R.C.N., R.C.A.F. 1944-1946 1948-1950 1 9 5 0 1951 Pacific Pacific Star, C.V.S.M. + Clasp, War Medal 1939 - 1945 Served aboard H.M.C.S. Uganda, crossed the Equator and sailed around Cape Horn and The Falkland Islands, then up the east coast of South America. Went through the Panama Canal and up the west coast back to Esqueinalt for discharge. Re-entry into the R.C.N. in 1948 served aboard H.M.C.S. Ontario. In 1950 qualified for “Flight Crew Training” in the R.C.A.F. and sent to R.C.A.F. Station Clinton, Ontario. Honorably released in 1951.
Alfred T. James Corporal M45807
Sherman Tank Crew Commander Army - South Alberta Regiment. Later 29th Canadian Armed Forces reg.. 1941 - 1945 Canada, Britain, Europe, France, Belgium 5 + 1 special not shown from the Dutch Government. Alf recalls his Crew from his Tank finding some Corn in Holland. They cooked it in a can that had held gasoline. It was Maize not sweetcorn. A good Dutch Lady brought them some porridge!!!
Pte. Fred C. Smalley Pte. Smalley was awarded the British Empire (King George) Medal for outstanding heroism for assisting in the rescue of a pilot from a crashed, burning plane that carried ammunition. He enlisted with the Seaforth Highlanders on Sept. 8, 1939, five days after war was declared. He went overseas with the First Division.
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COURAGE REMEMBERED Dr. Major Harvey William Fish “For your courage and your sacrifice...We Remember.”
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10th Field Ambulance Royal Canadian Medical Corps. 10th Unit. With army reserve but posted overseas in 1043 – 45. England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Canadian Volunteers Services Meal and Clasp, 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, The War Medal, and was Mentioned in Dispatches. Received two citations one, for Outstanding Good Service and Great Devotion to Duty, signed by Field Marshall Montgomery, and another one for Distinguished Service, signed by L. Lawson, Secretary of War for the King.
CPO ALF NOREN
“To the men and women who served in our armed forces, we pay tribute.”
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A member of the Royal Canadian Navy, Mr. Noren served on the HMCS Nonsuch, HMCS Uganda, HMCS York and HMCS LaSalle. He fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, D-Day invasion, Murmansk Run and Caribbean Patrol. He was wounded once in battle. He was awarded the 1939-45 War Medal, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. The Noren’s are the first family in Alberta to have three sons enlisted.
Cpl. Jared Skinner Branch of Service:
“We proudly salute those who understood the value of freedom in our country.”
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PPCLI, 3rd Batt. Para Company. Years Served: 2006 – 2012. Theatres of Service: Afghanistan Sept. 2009 – May 2010. Medals: Campaign Star. In basic training, Jared was recognized as top sniper in his class. While in Afghanistan, Jared was in PPCLI’s 1st Bttn, RECCE Platoon and experienced many firefights. His time of service provided excellent discipline, physical and mental strength as well as many friendships that will last a lifetime.
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“In Memory of Those Who Served . . . We Remember”
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Norm joined the RCNVR from 194345. He served in the Communications dept. as a Signalman aboard the HMCS Orangeville, patrolling between Newfoundland and Londonderry, Ireland on convoy escort duty. He attended the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic in Liverpool, UK in May 1993.
Cpl. Alphonse St. Germain “For your courage and dedication . . . you are remembered”
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Served with the Seaforth Islanders in Scotland, England, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Taken prisoner in Italy and spent 24 months in a POW camp in Germany. Awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, the Italy Star, 1939-45 Star, Defence of Britain Medal, and Victory Medal.
Pte. Charles W. Bill “Thanks to all the courageous men and women who serve, and have served, to protect us.”
Charles Bill served with the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps from 1942-1946 in Europe. He received five medals.
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John J. Bill
“Their Names Will Live On in the Hearts of Many”
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John J. Bill was a Chief Petty Officer with the Royal Canadian Navy in Nova Scotia from 1943-45 and received two medals. He is one of four brothers and one sister who served overseas and returned home to Canada.
Sergeant Myrtle E. Hueppelheuser (Fairbairn) Branch of Service: Code and Cypher Years Enlisted: 1943 1945 Theatres of Service: Western and Eastern Air Command
Per Oliver Kenneth Noren Branch of Service: Royal Air Force (Flight Sergeant). Unit: #50 Squadron. Years Enlisted: 1942 until his death July 8, 1944 Theatres of Service: Normandy, in support of D-Day invasion Medals: Received Operation Wings (posthumously) of the RCAF in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy. He enlisted in Lethbridge 1942. Died while on his 27th sortie. He was the air gunner in the Lancaster aircraft. He’s buried in a small village in France.
MWO John J. Webber Branch of Service: Canadian Army and RCAF Units: 706 CommSqn Borden, 708 CommSqn Trenton, 743 CommSqn Penhold, 749 CommSqn Red Deer, and 1 Signal Squadron Calgary Years Served: 33 Served in Theatres: U.N. Emergency Force II Middle East – 1974; U.N. Disengagement Observer Force, Golan Heights – 1978-79 Member of Military Merit; Canadian Decoration with 2 bars; Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal; Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal; UNEF II; UNDOF
Henry Hanna Corporal Army
0600 Unit 1941 - 1945 Henry Hanna of Trochu AB attended Canadian Army Trades School in Hamilton, Ontario. Becoming a qualified electrician, he enrolled under the National Resources Mobilization Act in the Canadian Army Overseas at St. John’s Nfld. on Sept. 27, 1941. Here he worked on Army Vehicles, returning to civilian life on demobilization in 1945.
F/L Bruce Thorne Branch of Service: Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Unit: Aerospace Engineering. Years Enlisted: 1955-1975. Served: 3(F) Wing Zweibrucken, Germany. Medals Awarded: CD, SSM (NATO). Aviation technician with RCAF F86 Sabre Team which in 1960, won the third straight Guynemer Trophy, emblematic of all Nato annual air-to-air gunnery supremacy, during competition in France, Germany and Italy.
Warren Francis Keefe Warren served with the 434 Bluenose Squadron of the RCAF. After one bombing mission, they were flying home somewhere over Germany during a blackout. No landmarks were visible and there was no moon. The pilot asked the navigator where we were. The navigator replied in a shaken voice, “I don’t know.” During the silence that followed, each member of the crew felt their stomach drop with apprehension. There was only enough fuel to get home. In a moment, the pilot very calmly asked the navigator to retrace their last movements. He did so, and was then able to re-establish his bearing and get them back to England. The average age of the crew was 23.
Staff Sgt. Frederick Paul Ladwig Enlisting in June 1940, Mr. Ladwig served with the Royal Canadian Artillery, 13 Canadian Field Regiment, in northwest Europe. He received the 1939-45 Star, NW Europe Star, Defence of Britain, Canadian Voluntary Service and Canadian War Medal.
John W. Battle Canadian Army, Canadian 3rd Army 7th Reg., 1940 - 1945, World War II Europe. Volunteer, France, Holland, Belgian, Germany. Signal Crop. Joined in Drumheller, Alberta. Farmed in Delia Area after War until 1968. Passed away 2002. Raised family of 5, 2 Daughters Red Deer, Son Sylvan Lake, Daughter Westcoast.
Reginald Aldridge Neal Royal Canadian Air Force 135th Air Force Squadron 1941 - 1945 North America Reg enlisted in the RCAF in 1941 and was sent East where he trained as an Aero Engine Mechanic, specializing on the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine fitted to the Hawker Hurrican fighter. The Air Force recognized his status as a farmer, and mindful of the need to maintain Canada’s food production, split Reg’s service between working with the Hurrican squadron and traveling to and from the farm near Gravelbourg Sask. to plant and harvest crops. He served the Air Force on coastal air defense in Patricia Bay, B.C. and Annette Island, Alaska.
Lance Corporal Albert Williamson A member of the 28 Company Forestry Corps for nearly four years, Mr. Williamson served in Scotland, then on to Continental Europe. He was discharged in December 1945
Edward Harold (Ted) Bill
Gwen Bill (Popescue)
Ted Bill was a member of the R.C.A, Ordinance Corp and the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers from 1939 to 1946. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and received the France and Germany Star, 1939-45 Star and the Canadian Volunteer Medal.
Gwen was a member of the Wrens with the Royal Canadian Navy in Newfoundland from 1943 to 1945. She received two medals.
Pte. Joseph G. Bill
Pte. Richard H. Bill
A member of the Calgary Highlanders, Pte Joseph Bill served in Europe from 1942 to 1945 and received six service medals. He was wounded in France on August 13, 1944.
Richard Bill was a member of the Canadian Scottish Regiment from 1942-46 in Europe. He was wounded in France on June 8, 1944. He married Winnifred Carr in London, England on January 12, 1945. He received five medals.
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COURAGE REMEMBERED D.W. Dick Brewer
Remembering You, Our Veterans, On This Day!
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Branch of Service: R.C.N.V.R. (Ablebodied Seaman on a corvette) Unit: Buctouche, Halifax Years Enlisted: 1943 – 1945 Theatres of Service: North Atlantic, Triangle Run Though raised on the prairie at Lacombe, Dick was a true sailor. He never suffered seasickness no matter how fierce the waves were.
Branch of Service: Canadian Army (Bugler) Unti: 187th, O. Bn, C.E.F. Years Enlisted: 1916 – 1918. Theatres of Service: France, at the front line. Red Edwards was so anxious to serve in the army that he managed to conceal his real age. His brother informed the military of his real age and he was brought back to Canada, where he re-enlisted under a pseudonym and was sent back to Europe. Four days after the Armistice of Nov. 11, he celebrated his 17th birthday.
Cliff Fuller Cliff was Petty Officer,
Drew Adkins
1st Class with the Royal Canadian Navy. He served his country for 32 years on the vessels HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Preserver and HMCS Ottawa. He also served at CFBs in Ottawa, Comox (2), Holberg, Edmonton, Lahr (Germany), Golan Heights and Alert. Medals awarded were, Canadian Service Award/with two clasps, UN Peacekeeping, Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, NATO Medal/with Alert clasp, Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal/with clasp, Alberta Emergency Services Medal
Branch of Service: Canadian Army Reserve Unit: 41 Signal Regiment, 2 Squadron, Red Deer Years Enlisted: 2001 – present Theatres of Service: Golan Heights 2005, Afghanistan 2011 Medals: CPSM, UNDOF, GCS (Afghanistan) Served in Israel and Syria and was with the last mission task force in Khandahar, Afghanistan. Recently promoted to Sergeant.
EDGAR BAKER
ERNEST BAKER
Branch of Service: RCAF/ CME
Branch of Service: RCAF
Years Enlisted: 1950-1980
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J.A. “Red” Edwards
Edgar served in Canada, Europe and the Middle East. He was awarded SSM, CPSM, Cyprus, CDI medals.
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Unit: CE Years Enlisted: 1940-1944 Ernest served in Canada and Alaska. He was awarded CUSM Canadian War Medal.
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Barclay Muir M ACpherson Branch of Service: Canadian Expeditionary
“With Honour and Respect to Our Veterans”
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Force. Unit: 202nd Battalion (Edmonton Sportsmen), died with 5th Battalion. Years Enlisted: 1916-1918. Served in Which Theatre: Europe. Rank: Private 202nd Battalion: authorized February 4, 1916, under Lt. Col. P. E. Bowen; known as the Sportsmen’s Battalion; recruited in Edmonton and district; sailed from Canada November 24, 1916; used as a reinforcing unit until absorbed by 9th Reserve Battalion, May 28, 1917; not perpetuated. Death: 23 May 1918 in Europe
Peter Skaluzub (Cpl.) “We recognize and salute all these men and women past . . . present”
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1922 – 1996 Branch of Service: Army/Air Force Years Enlisted: 1939 – 45 (Army), 1947 – 73 (Air Force) Theatres of Service: WWII Medals: 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp During WWII, he met his future bride while he was involved in a bridge construction project in Zutphen, Holland. They were married on Nov. 28, 1946. He was posted throughout Canada and Germany.
Sgt. John G. MCDonald “Honoring our veterans proudly.”
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Branch of Service: Royal Canadian Army. Unit: Calgary Highlanders. Years Served: 1942 – 1946. Theatres of Service: England, France Belgium Holland, Germany. Medals: 1939 – 1945 Star, France Germany Star, The Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Normandy Medal John trained in Camrose and then in Calgary in 1942 before being shipped out to Emgland on the Queen Mary. After training in Southern England he landed in Normandy 30 days after D-Day. His unit fought through France, Belgium and Holland to Varel, Germany at wars end. He continued as part of the Army of Occupation Unit until January 1946 when he returned home to farm west of Red Deer. John passed away in Red Deer in July 2012.
Samuel Rogers Willis Branch of Service: Canadian “Grateful for their dedication & bravery”
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Machine Gun Corps Unit: Fourth Battalion Years Enlisted: March 15, 1918 to May 1, 1919 Theatres of Service: Belgium and France A farmer from Newton, Nova Scotia. On March 15, 1918 he was called to war; he was 26. He joined Canadian Machine Gun Corps, 4th Battalion. He arrived in France on August 22, 1918. On November 5 - just six days before Armistice Day – he was severely wounded by shrapnel.
Captain Lawrence Edward Grace (“TITUS”) Oates Branch of Service: Royal. In 1898 Oates joined the 3rd West Yorkshire (Militia) Regiment, and two years later joined the army, being posted to the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. He was severely wounded in March 1901. In 1902 he was promoted Lieutenant. He was promoted to Captain in 1906. In 1910, Oates applied for a post on the Antarctic Expedition under Captain Robert Falcon Scott RN.
L/Cpl. Paul Ajas A member of the Canadian Provost Corps, Division I, he served in the UK, Mediterranean and Europe. He received the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France Germany Star, Defence Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. He became the personal bodyguard for General Charles Foulkes in Holland. He served with three brothers and his father.
Cpl. Elizabeth (Betty) Derbyshire Enlisted in Regina in 1952. Served with the RCAF in Eastern Canada and was trained in St. Jean, Quebec. Her postings included Trenton-Clinton, Ontario and Lac St. Denis, Quebec.
Sgt. Walter P. Gutsch Years Enlisted: 24 Years. Served: The Korean Conflict, UN Peacekeepers in Canada, Far East, Continental Europe and Cyprus. Unique Experiences: Served bases throughout Canada and Germany. Served with the First Battalion Black Watch as Military Police and Peacekeeper for the United Nations. Canadian Volunteer Medal for Korea, United Nations Service Medal, Cypress and Canadian Forces.
Joseph C. Turple Branch of Service:
Canadian Army – First Division, 13th Bttn., Infantry Years Served: Feb. 23, 1915 to March 30, 1919 Theatres of Service: Trenches of France, etc. Medals: 1914 – 15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Originally form Nova Scotia, Joseph had a homestead in Alberta in 1909. After enlisting, he arrived in the trenches in August of 1915. He was wounded on March 13, 1916 and again on September 16, 1916.
DAVID E. WAGSTAFF R.C.A.F. Squadron 432 Years: 1939 - 1945 We are very grateful that our father and grandfather, Dave Wagstaff, bravely represented Canada during World War II. Stationed in Eastmoor, England, Dave was a mid-upper air gunner who completed tours of operation over Germany.
Tpr. Thomas H. Baker Tpr. Baker was underaged when he joined the 14 CAR Armoured Brigade – Calgary Tank Regiment, and was sent to England in 1941. As part of the 1st Canadian Division, he participated in the Dieppe raid and was then sent with his unit to fight in Sicily and Italy. He was wounded twice and rejoined his unit in Italy, moving through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
William Alexander Robinson C a n a d i a n Expeditionary Force 187th Battalion (Calgary), also Veterinary Corps. 1 9 1 6 - 1 9 1 9 Served in Europe, based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England Senior NCO Sergeant when War ended
John Stanley Hudson Royal Command of 36th Company of 11th Bn, Imperial Yeomanry 1900-1901 Boer War (South Africa) Lieutenant Lt Hudson was killed in action at Groenkop Hill on the farm Tweefontein on Christmas morning 1901. He was born in October 1874. In Britain he volunteered as a trooper, was accepted and sailed for South Africa in February 1900. On the Christmas morning that he was killed, Lt Hudson was in command of 36th Company of 11th Bn, Imperial Yeomanry.
Sgt. Richard Derbyshire Sgt. Derbyshire enlisted in September 1950. He served in the Korean War with Lord Strathcona’s Horse. His medals consist of Korean Medal, United Service Medal, United Service Medal (Congo), Canadian Centennial Medal 1967, Canadian Forces Decoration and Clasp, and Peacekeeping Medal.
Sgt William Anson Gaetz Branch of Service: Royal Canadian Artillery, 78 Battery. Years Enlisted: 1939 – 45 Theatres of Service: N.W. Europe, Italy Medals: 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Volunteer Service with clasp Medal 1939-45
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COURAGE REMEMBERED Charles Scott WWI - April 17, 1891 - November 11, 1971) Enlisting in the 25th Battery of the Canadian Field Artillery in Ottawa, Ontario on July 22nd, 1915, Charles served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force - 22nd Howitzer Battery in Britain, France and Belgium from 1915 - 1919. Bis Brigade was involved in the famous Battle at Vimy Ridge in April 1917 and as Passchendale in the fall of 1917.
Freedom Is Never Free
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James Ronald Scott WWII - March 9, 1923 - June 14, 1998 Ron Scott joined the 78th Field Battery R.C.A. in Red Deer, Alberta on June 3rd, 1940 and was in active service with the 13th Canadian Field Regiment in Britain, France and Belgium. His Regiment took part in “Operation Overlord” and fought in the historic June 6th, 1944 D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy. Ron was wounded in action in Belgium on April 24th, 1945.
Gunner Thomas Smith Dykes “It’s our freedom that makes this Country great!”
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“ To Honour and Remember”
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“We have Freedom, Peace and Hope. Thanks to those who have served.”
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Dad was in the 5 division of Canadians. (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th) was the first time all the Canadian division fought together and swept the Germans out of Holland. He is retired and is living in Campbell River, BC. He is 85 years old now.
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Samuel McKee Edgar
Gunner, WW 2 Les joined the 78th Field Battery which combined with the 22nd Battery from Gleichen and the 44th Battery from Prince Albert, Sk, to form the 13th Field Regiment, CA. Les fought in Belgium, Holland, Germany and took part in “D” Day, June 6, 1944.
Sam was living in Salmon Arm, BC when WW1 broke out and signed up with the 30th BC Horse Regiment which formed the overseas unit of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. Sam was wounded in the left hand in the battle in Lens, France.
Cecil A. Swanson Lance Corporal Army. Loyal Edmonton Regiment, Queens own Rifles. 1944 Holland, Germany, United Kingdom France Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Attended Victory Parade in Berlin 1945. Discharged August 1946.
William R. Edgar WW1, 187th Overseas Battalions and 50th Battalion Bill was shot in the jaw at the Battle of Amiens, France in August 1918 and returned to Canada.
HARRY PEARCE
Royal Canadian Navy, L-Coder, 1942-1945. Bob spent 3 years on a Corvette during convoy duty in the North Atlantic and on a frigate attached to a striking force in the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay.
Harry was a Navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2. He was with the No.434 Squadron On December 18, 1944 his squadron went down over Belgium with all members killed except the wireless operator who was able to parachute out. Harry is buried in Leopoldsburg. Belgium.
Cpl. Leonard F. Allwright
Edward Joseph Donovan
Dr. Leslie E. Euinton
Cpl. Allwright served with the RAF from 1940-46 and with the RCAF from 1952-70. He served in WWII and the Korean War.
Edward was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp and the War Medal 1939 - 1945. He served in the 2nd Armored Regiment Lord Strathcona’s Horse.
R.A.R.V.R. 117 Squadron RAF 1941-46 United Kingdom, South Africa, Burma, India Co-pilot 68 ops in Burma Oct. 1945 - June 1946. Staff Officer at RAF 229 Group HQ India. Medical School at Leeds, England. March 1953.
Thomas (Tom) Hoskin
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a man who enjoyed life and meeting people. He served his country in the WWII as a Sergeant with the Calgary 3rd Anti-Tank Regiment. Canadian Army (Active) 1941 – 1945. Served in Canada, Britain, & North West Europe. Medals Awarded: 1939 – 1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, and War Medal 1939 – 1945.
Robert M. Edgar
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A tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces, of yesterday & today!
Joseph Graham was a mechanic with the R.C.A.F. and served from Jan. 29, 1941 to Jan. 22, 1946 in Canada and England. He was in charge of a hanger of Lancaster bombers and made sure they were in good working condition. Many times he went up with the pilots to listen to the engine, and mane times he wasn’t sure they would make it back to the runway. He was discharged as Flight Lieutenant.
Leslie McKee Edgar
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“We remember . . . and will never forget your love for us.”
Joseph Jarvis Graham
Robert Ellsworth Cornell Robert was best known as
Thomas joined the Army in May, 1940. After serving 2 years as an instructor in Winnipeg he joined the 13th Field Regiment, 78th Battery, and hit the beaches at Courelles-Sur-Mer on “D” Day.
Pte. Martin Lawford Ellis Enlisted in Calgary on Nov. 23, 1915 with the 89th Battalion and then transferred to the 31st Battalion of the Canadian Infantry. He was killed in action on Sept. 27, 1916 at Vimy Ridge, France.
Gustave Gunns Royal Canadian Air Force Served 1942-1945 during World War II Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Gus enlisted with the Air Force in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 19. He trained in Saskatoon as a “gunner” for aircraft, but was never saw duty overseas. Instead, he was stationed at Tofino, Bella Bella and the Queen Charlotte Islands on the Pacific West Coast. Following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour, his unit was responsible for patrolling the coastline for “suspicious” activity by plane surveillance. Gus will be 90 this year and remembers his fellow servicemen and the comradery that was shared with great fondness and respect.
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L/Cpl. Waylat Ellis Enlisted in Victoria, B.C. on May 11, 1916, he served with the CMR in Germany. He was discharged on May 1, 1919.
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Clifford G. Stannard “In memory of many . . . In honor of all . . . Thank You!”
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Clifford served with the PPCLI infantry unit where he fought on the front lines. Clifford ended his service as a sergeant.
P.O. Clifford A. Newman R.A.F.
L.A.C. Roy A. Newman R.C.A.F.
Clifford was shot down over the English Channel June 26, 1941. His body was eventually recovered and is buried in Holland. His formal education was not sufficient for him to become a pilot in the RCAF, so he paid his way to England and joined the RAF.
Roy served as a signals man in the army on the west coast of Canada. He came down with rheumatic fever one week before he was to take his final exam for this WAG Wing. He spent six months in the hospital and was later given a medical discharge.
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COURAGE REMEMBERED Pte. Edward Elkin “Their lives are worth remembering.”
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Enlisted in 1943 in the RCASC. He went overseas in 1944 and joined the Calgary Highlanders and proceeded to Holland. A German sniper wounded him on Oct. 24, 1944 in Bergen-Op-Zoom. He returned to Canada in 1946. He received the FranceGermany Star 1939-1945, Canada Service Medal and Overseas Bar 1939-1945, Defence Medal 1939-1945, King George VI Medal, Wound Gold Bar Strip, TwoYears Overseas Bar.
Leonard Gordon Lyle “Take a moment to reflect upon the freedom you enjoy today”
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Leonard Lyle served as an airframe mechanic with the RCAF from 1941-46. He was stationed in Calgary, Trenton, Winnipeg and Suffield, AB. during his military career.
MWO Jim Shea
George Greenfield
Master Warrant Officer Jim Shea participated in several peacekeeping missions including the Golan Heights from February 1977 to February 1978, Cyprus from April 1986 to October 1986, Bosnia from December 1997 to May 1998, May 1999 to December 1999, April 2000 to May 2000 and March 2004 to September 2004. In his tours of duty, he served from Alert to the Middle East. He served in a support role and provided freedom of movement.
Royal Canadian Navy. Served from January 1943 through end of the war Served on the HMCS Arrowhead (a corvette escorting convoys and hunting U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic.) Helped search for survivors of the HMCS Esquimalt after she was torpedoed just off the coast of Nova Scotia on April 16, 1945. George remembers relaxing on the deck of the Arrowhead before hearing and then seeing the explosion just ahead of them. Relaxation time.....OVER!
Gladys Lyle Served in the Canadian Women’s Army Corp in 1942 and returned home in 1945. Spent most of her time at Skinner and Currie Barracks in Calgary.
SGT. JAMES “SCOTTY” MCQUEEN Calgary Tank Corps. R.C.A. 1942 - 1945 WWII Europe - France, Belgium, Holland
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Mrs. Winifred Ledieu “Honoring Our Heroes”
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Served in the Women’s Division RAF in the Bomber Command unit. She served in England as an Instrument Mechanic. She was awarded the Defense Medal and the 1939-1945 Medal.
George Maben
William Maben
Branch of Service: CLI Unit: 89th Years Enlisted: 1915 1918 Sgt. George Maben returned home after WW I and died in a work related accident in 1919.
Branch of Service: Canadian Infantry, Alberta Regiment Unit: 49th Years Enlisted: 1915 1918 Medals Awarded: M.M. Le.Sgt. William Maben was one of 3 brothers enlisted in WW I. He was killed by a sniper’s bullet on October 1, 1918 and is buried in France.
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Sgt. Wilfred Gibney “We’re Thanking All Veterans and Active Duty Military”
Served in the 1sst Division of the Army in 1940. He received several medals while in Europe.
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Joe Lowis
“Honoring our veterans proudly”
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Joe joined 6th Light AntiAircraft Regiment of the Royal Canadian Army in December 1941. He served as a bombardier in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He was discharged in December 1945. Joe was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the France-Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp, and the 19391945 War Medal.
Emanual Pohl
November 11 “We Remember”
Emanual Pohl worked as a cook in the Army during WWII. He was given the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.
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Harry Pohl No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. Gone but not forgotten.
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Harry saw duty in the army during WWII from 1945-46. He served as a prison guard in a POW camp in Lethbridge. He received his training in Maple Creek, SK and Calgary.
P.A. (Bud) Lund Volunteered June 8, 1939
first as a signaler and then with a survey party for the 13th Canadian Field Regiment, 22nd/78th Field Battery. Bud’s unit landed at noon in Normandy on D-Day and he ultimately served in all Canadian “actions” through France, Holland, and into Germany until the conclusion of the war. Medals: 1939-45 Star, North-West Europe Star, Defence of Britain Medal, C.V.S.M., and C.M.M.
Gunner Alfred R. Bascombe After enlisting in 1942, this Pine Lake native became a member of the 3rd RCA, 4th Anti Aircraft, and 67th Battery unit. He served in Britain and Europe. He passed away in March 2003.
Fred Pohl Fred was enlisted from 1942-46 as a rifleman. He served in the UK and France and was wounded in 1944 & 1945. His medals include the 1939-45 star, France & Germany star, Defence Medal, War Medal, and the Volunteer Service Medal & clasp. He trained at Dundrun, SK.
Walter Pohl Walter Pohl served in Canada, United Kingdom and Continental Europe during WWII from 194346.
Robert Reid Lewis Robert signed up for a second tour of Korea, but was instead sent to England for the Coronation. He was personally selected by Queen Elisabeth II to walk a post at Buckingham Palace in 1966 and took 2nd in the Queen’s Medal Competition. A tour of Egypt 1 year, 5 years in Germany, 6 months Cyprus. Many personal awards and achievements. Canada’s finest.
Pte Ray Bascombe Enlisting in Calgary in 1940, Pte. Bascombe served in Britain and France during WWII. He received the 1939-45 Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, King George VI Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.
Henry Hector McLean Hector enlisted at Por-
tage La Prairie, Man. His training ended at Red Deer, A20 unit where he was a Lance Corporal, Driver Trainer. Serving overseas, he suffered an injury to his left wrist and returned home and to work for the City of Red Deer. Hector remained in Red Deer until his passing on September 29, 2009.
Clayton Ernest MCGrath Unit: Regina Rifles Regiment Years Enlisted: 1939 1945 WWII Medals: War Medal 1939-45, Defence Medal Was on active duty during D-Day Born: Jan. 21, 1921 Swalwell, AB Died: Feb. 24, 1967 – Valley View, AB
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COURAGE REMEMBERED MIKE PERPELITZ RCASC - 23 Transport Unit B Ju e 11, 1951 Korea - Canada - Japan Korea and United Nation
Rev. Webster H. Fanning Harris Rector at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Red Deer. Rev. Fanning Harris was the first Canadian chaplain to be killed while on active service during the First World War.
“The flag proudly waves because of our heroes.”
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Corporal John F. Hodgkinson 187 and 50th Battalions C.E.F, then the 4th Canadian Machine Guns. Gassed and wounded twice in action.
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BERNIE JOSEPH BIELINSKI Warrant Officer - Rear Gunner.
RICKY IAN CAMERON CWO
EMANUEL (SLIM) SULZ
ALFRED GARVIN
Branch: Royal Canadian Engineers. Years Enlisted: 1939 - 1944. Served: France and England Medals Awarded: Defence Medal, The France/Germany Star, 1939-1945 Star, Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal 1939-1945 Experiences: Dad was wounded in France sometimes towards the end of the war.
Branch: South Saskatchewan Regiment Year Enlisted: 1940 Experience: My dad Alf was injured in 1940 driving a motor car at midnight with messages from the King.
Norman A. Steele FO
HARRY PEARCE
Ft/Lt George B. Handford
R.W.E. (Rex) Tetley
“What we have now is because of what they gave then.”
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“They sacrificed their lives so we might live in a free country.”
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“Veterans...they are the brave men and women who have put their lives at risk to protect our country.”
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Rex was in the RNWMP when WWI broke out. He completed his 5 year term at the end of 1916, and enlisted in January, 1917, being sent overseas in April. He was wounded in the ill fated Battle of Moreuil Wood in November, 1917. His two brothers also served, one being killed on the Somme in 1916. In WWII Rex served in the 2nd/78th Artillery Battery (Reserve) here in Red /Deer, finishing the war as Acting C.O. His son Stan enlisted in the RCASC in November, 1944, at the age of 17. Rex was awarded the C.V.S.M. and 1914-18 War Medal.
Harry was a Navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2. He was with the No.434 Squadron On December 18, 1944 his squadron went down over Belgium with all members killed except the wireless operator who was able to parachute out. Harry is buried in Leopoldsburg. Belgium.
William Smith Flying Officer, Pilot “With deep respect and lasting gratitude, we reflect upon the deeds to those who served.”
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RCAF: 405 (MR) Squadron, 103 Rescue Unit 1952-57 Maritime Air Command Folowing training at RCAF stations Trenton, Gimli, Saskatoon, Greenwood and Summerside., flew over 1000 hours on Lancaster and Neptune aircraft on maritime patrol. After conversion to helicopters, flew Search & Rescue missions in the Maritime Provinces.
Harold Clinton McDonell “Take a moment to reflect upon and appreciate those who fought for the rights and freedoms of mankind.”
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Branch of Service: Army Unit: Canadian Expeditionary Force Years Enlisted: 1915 1917 Served: Europe Fought at Vimy Ridge, Killed in Action, Hill 70, France, August 15, 1917, Age 19
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Branch/Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force. Years Enlisted: May 23, 1941. Medals: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, The Atlantic Star (1939-1945), The War Medal (1939-1945), Star Medal (1939-1945). Experience: Bernie had flown 1,007:20 hours 851:05 Operational hours, 94 sorties first operational sorties on April 27, 1942. During 2 attacks on enemy submarines, his accurate and sustained fire throughout the entire action in the face of strong resistance, contributed largely to the success of the attacks.
Born and raised in Innisfail, Alberta. He joined the Royal Canadian Air force in 1940 and was sent overseas with the Royal Air Force. He served in the war with 5 of his brothers and his father as well. During WW2 he served in England, Africa, France, Belgium and Holland. He received three service stars, The 1939 - 1945 Star, The Africa Star and the France and Germany Star. He retired to become a teacher of Electronics at the Vocational High school, now part of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. He taught until he pasted away in 1966.
Derek Mackenzie Derek joined the Reserves in 1994 and transferred into the Regular Force in January of 1997. He served as an Artillery Gunner with the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery out of Shilo, Manitoba and the 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Petawawa, Ontario. He served in 2 overseas deployments: one in Bosnia in 2001 and the other in Afghanistan in 2007. During his career he deployed on several humanitarian aids for Canada. . After proudly serving with 16 years of service he decided to release and move to Red Deer where he now has the opportunity to serve his community as a Real Estate Associate.
William Charles McDonell Enlisting as a Private in September 1914 with the Winnipeg Rifles, he received the Officer’s Commission in March 1916. He was awarded the military cross in July 1917 for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was later promoted to Captain.
Branch/Unit: Artillery - 021. Years Enlisted: 1974 - 2012. Medals: Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, Canadian Decoration with 2 Bars, NonArticle 5 = Medal, Commanders Achievement Award 1981, Commanding Officers Commendation 2003, Legion 75th Medal. Boznia-Herzegovina Roto 13 2003-2004; CIMIC Tactical Operator, Land Force Western Area 2005; First Serving Regimental Sargeant-Major of Influence Activities; Land Force Western Area 2010.
Norman joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and started his ground school at Saskatoon then went onto flight school at High River. Graduated and earned his wings at Fort MacLeod. Norman went on to be an advanced flight instructor on loan to the RAF in England with the Air Training Command until the end of the 2nd World War. After the war he came back to Canada and married Mary Johanson and settled in the Willowdale district, where they farmed until he retired in 1992. They now live in Red Deer.
HILDING SODERBERG (SQUEEKS) Years Enlisted: 4. Served: Canada, United Kingdom, Continental Europe. Medals Awarded: 193945 Star, France/Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Experiences: Squeeks was born on the farm in Shaunavon, SK in 1917. Along with 2 of his brothers, he served overseas. Squeeks and Nels stayed behind to assist with the demobilization of troops while Ejnar returned to give Roy a hand at home. He settled on an acreage west of Red Deer. Passed away May 25, 2006.
Captain Franic Jones Served his country from 1954-81 in the RC Signals, serving in Indochina, Europe, Cypres, and Eygpt.
Duncan Charles Mann McDonnell As a member of the PPCLI, his unit was torpedoed in the Mediterranean in 1943. He was rescued and taken to North Africa, re-equipped and landed on the west coast of Italy. He was involved in the attack on Mount Cassino and Battle of Ortona. He became a Regimental Sergeant Major of the PPCLI.
Markerville’s Allan-Ramage Family - A Fighting Family “We recognize and salute these men & women who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.”
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It is rare to see as many as six members of one family in the Armed Forces, but the Allan-Ramage family of Markerville can claim this unique honour. They are Archie Allan, Allan Ramage, Jock Allan, William Allan, William Ramage and George Ramage. Each one returned safely home from overseas in 1945 & 1946. These men are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ramage, who have each been married twice. Mrs. Ramage was Mrs. Allan prior to her marriage to Mr. Ramage; and the three Allan men came to Canada from Scotland in 1927. A newspaper clipping stated, “These men are fine physique and are men that any district would be proud of. The family is one that is always a real pleasure to visit as guests are always welcome and sure of a pleasant time.”
Top (l to r) Archie, Allen, William and John Bottom (l to r) Dan, Bill and George
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COURAGE REMEMBERED Petty Officer 2nd Class MARK SIMPER “In tribute to our Heroes we remember their bravery”
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Son of Pat and Karo Simper. Persian Gulf (Operation Appollo) aboard the HMCS Vancouver. Total of Years Served: 10. Mark sailed to the Arabian Sea on Oct. 29, 2001 on the HMCS Vancouver in support of the War on Terrorism. He recorded a record of 79 consecutive days at sea. He is currently posted to the Canadian Warfare Centre in Ottawa. Medals: Southwest Asia Service Medal
Wing Commander Ken Birchall, AFC, CO This Day Is Remembered And Quietly Kept
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Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force Years Served: 1935-1967 Ken was a pilot, so he went to England and joined the RAF. When Canada entered the war, he joined the RCAF. He was a Wing Commander and a Pilot Trainer in both England and Canada. Medals: 1939-45 Star, 1939-45 War Medal, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, Air Force Cross, Canadian Forces Decoration Medal with Clasp
David Pearson
Remembering our Veterans with pride for their beliefs of freedom and peace.
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Dave proudly joined the 14th Army Tank in Calgary. He then transferred to the Navy and was with the British Navy. He served on the HMS Nabob during WWII, was a survivor of being torpedoed in the North Atlantic and lived to the age of 82. Medals received were 19391945 star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, King George VI Medal and the Atlantic Star.
ARCHIE PIMM (LAC) “We recognize and salute these men who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.”
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Branch: Royal Canadian Air Force Unit: WETP Years Enlisted: June 1942 - April 1946 Experiences: Archie was posted in Brandon, MB, St.Thomas, ON, Lethbridge, Calgary and Penhold
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Sgt. Max Cox
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Sgt. Cox served with the Canadian Army for nine years, spending one year in Korea with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. He received the Korean Medal and the United Nations Korea Medal.
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Ernie P. Krauss
“November 11 . . . A Day We Can Never Forget”
Served in the RCAF with the 424 Squadron Canada 6 Corps. He was mentioned in a dispatch for distinguished service January 1, 1945 - Oak Leaf.
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Pte. George Havell Our Heroes
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Resided in England during WWI and enlisted in the Royal Horse Artillery. His family came to Canada during WWII and he enlisted with the RCAF.
Trooper James Quinton
Sgt. Lloyd Quinton
A member of the Armoured Corps of the Canadian Army, he did a tour of duty in Holland with the Calgary Tank Regiment, and with the 17th Duke of York in Germany. He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the Victory Medal.
Joined the militia in 1940 and saw active service with the Calgary Regiment Tanks in 1941. Lloyd was wounded in Italy. He received the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Star, Dieppe, Canadian Volunteer Service Star, and Victory Medal.
Ken L. Long D.F.M Pilot
Richard W. Warden
Ken served with the 78 Sqd. of the RCAF. On his third trip, he was shot down while returning from Burg-Leopold. Four crew members were severely injured, the starboard engines were dead and the fuselage on fire. They managed to crossw the North Sea and land at Woodbridge Airdrome. He finished a tour of 35 bombing trips.
RCAF Pilot, WW 2 Served in Canada, England and the Middle East. Medals Awarded: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 19391945; War Medal, Defence Medal, Italy Star; 1940-45 Star Richard was killed in action March 9, 1944 at the age of 20 years. He is buried in Haifa, Israel.
James Roy Goodwin
Lou “Papa” Morin
As a member of the RCNVR and Merchant Navy, he served on oil tankers and cargo ships in convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. He served off both East and West coasts of Canada, North and South Africa, Burma, India Australia and Great Britain. He was awarded the 193945 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, 1939-45 War Medal and the Canada Medal.
Robert Hyatt Cummings Leading Stoker, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, WW 2 Active in the Battle of Atlantic while serving on the Corvette HMS Lavender. Medals: Battle of Britain Star, Atlantic Star, Defense Medal, Volunteer Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. Served in Scotland, England, Ireland, Bermuda
Lou was anxious to serve Canada and was a young and wide eyed deck hand on the HMS Puncher. The pocket carrier took him from British Columbia, through the Panama Canal up to Norfolk VA for outfitting with guns. Their first mission was to set sail for Northern Africa where it unloaded planes in Casablanca. Subsequent crossings were through U-Boat infested North Atlantic waters. Lou had leave in the British Isles where he formed special bonds. Lou returned to visit the British Isles, Casablanca and countless other corners of the world with his loving wife Verna during his retirement years. Lou “Papa” Morin passed peacefully in July 2010 at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton.
Percy James Stringer Percy served his country in both WWI
and WWII. He enlisted with the Winnipeg Grenadiers in Jan. 1916 and volunteered to serve with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force, the 100th Battalion. He saw service until Apr. 1917, then served in France until March 1919 when he was demobilized. In 1940, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers and arrived in England in July. During the Battle of Britain, he volunteered to join the demolition squad in aiding the British experts to render harmless the buried missiles, loaded with death-dealing explosives. These steel-nerved engineers were known as the ‘Suicide Squad’. He served in England until his return to Canada in 1945.
Sgt. Louis Andre Dansereau
James Oliver Ouellette
Enlisted in the army in 1941, served overseas from 1941-1945 in England, Africa, Monte Carlo, France, Holland and Germany Released 1945. From 1946 to 1968 he was a RCAF instrument technician. Medals awarded include the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, FranceGermany Star, Defense Star, CVSM and clasp, and War Medal.
James was born on December 12, 1931. He only lived for 21 short years. He was part of the 1st Battalion, PPCLI. He was enlisted from 1950-1952. James was a sniper and a scout. James was awarded the Korea Medal and the UN Service Medal.He was killed in action on May 21, 1952 while leading a patrol of the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Korea. He was buried in the UN Military Cemetery, Tangkok, Busan, Korea.
Phillip Edward Connolly
Harold Joseph Fox
Phillip Edward Connolly was member of the Air Force from 1941 to 1946. While flying along the west coast on submarine patrol, his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean. He was rescued six hours later lying on the wing of his plane with a broken back. He was demobilized with rank of warrant officer, First Class.
Harold served as a Storeman. He enlisted in 1942. He received the Defense Medal 1939-1945, France and Germany Star, The 1939-1945 Star, Service Volunteer Medal and The Allied Victory Medal.
Pte. Arthur Havell
Pte. Leslie Havell
Arthur served with the RCEME that went to England. Served in France, Holland Belgium and Germany. He returned to Canada and resided at the Suffield military base.
Leslie served in WWII with the RCASC as a truck driver. After the war he came back to the family farm at Lousana.
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COURAGE REMEMBERED SGT. Shawn Eades “What we have now is because of what they gave then”
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Branch of Service: Edmonton Garrison Unit: 1 CER with 12 Field Squdron Yrs Enlisted: 1995- Aug 20 2008 Tours Served: Bosnia, Kosovo, 3 Tours in Afghanistan Shawn was on his 3rd Tour of Duty and was killed by an IED in a convoy while on a mission in Afghanistan. He was known as a strong leader that loved his wife and his family. Shawn left behind his wife, Lisa Schamehorn and 2 Daughters -Breanna and Niya Eades ages 4 and 7 at the time.
Master Warrant Officer Bob Prospero “We remember those who fought for freedom & peace . . . yesterday and today!”
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W.O. Prospero served as a Peacekeeper with the Canadian Contingent Multinational force and observes (MFO) in Sanai, Egypt. His position from November 1, 1996 to May 21, 1997 was supply quartermaster.
William Arthur Edwards “By wearing a poppy we remember.”
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Enlisted in 1939 - 1945. He was a Signal Corp. who served in Sicily, Italy, France, Holland and Germany. While in service, William was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. 1939 - 1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star and The War Medal.
Leonard George Mash “Proud to Honour Our Country’s Veterans on November 11th”
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An anti-aircraft gunner with the Canadian and Royal Navy, he served from 1942 to 1946 in the North Atlantic and Pacific. Highlights included trips to Murmansk, Russia, sailing through the Suez Canal and landing in Hong Kong. Medals include the 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Bar; 1939-45 War Medal and the 1941-45 Russian War Medal as well as The Artic emblem for medals awarded.
William H. Earl
“It’s our freedom that makes this Country great!”
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We honor those who served yesterday . . . today . . . tomorrow
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SAMUEL KIFFIAK Canadian Army. Support Company of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, Sixth Canadian Infantry Brigade, Second Canadian Division. November 1942 – February 1946. Sam served as a driver/mechanic on a tracked vehicle called a carrier which towed an anti tank gun. He saw action from July 1945 in Normandy through to the end of the war in Germany. Served in Europe, WWII.
Ivan C. Edwards Enlisted August 1943 September 1945. Served in the Canadian Army U.C., Infantry Corp. in Canada and Britain. Ivan received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and The War Medal.
Gordon Kerr A pilot officer with RCAF, Mr. Kerr enlisted in November 1943 and took his training in Edmonton, Fort MacLeod and Rivers, Man. He received his commission in the Navigator’s Branch on Nov. 17, 1944. He was honourably released and transferred to Class E General Section of the Reserve on Jan. 29, 1945.
F/O Howard Northey served overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Lance Corporal Jean M. Hilman (Matson) Jean was known for her irrepressible sense of humor a valuable asset during the war years. Stationed in Woodstock, Ontario 1944-1946, Jean was an excellent mechanic and driving instructor both skills which were well used when she returned to civilian life.
Hubert John (Jack) Edwards Enlisted Sept. 1943 - Oct. 1946. Stationed in Trenton On. as a Mechanic. Received Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and The War Medal.
Albert Camiel RedeKopp Branch: Royal Canadian
Navy and Royal Canadian Army. Served as a Peacekeeper during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Albert was an Able Seaman with the Royal Canadian Navy from 196164 and a Private in the Royal Canadian Army from 1969-70. After retiring, he spent his free time restoring military badges and has donated a number of them to Canadian museums.
Captain Frank Maxwell
Served: WW II Medals Awarded: Defence Star, Volunteer Service Clasp Unique Experiences: Bob fought in the invasion of Normandy, D-Day. He drove ammunition and supplies to the German front line. Bob served the Canadian Army in Canada, Britain, France, Belgium and Germany.
Joined South African Air Force in 1939. He served in North Africa with 12 Bomber Squadron before being seconded to RAF Coastal Command. While on anti-submarine patrol with 210 Squadron his Catalina aircraft attacked and fatally damaged U-476 off the coast of Norway. He lived for many years in Red Deer before passing away in 1999.
Vern Glover
Emile J. St. Cyr
Horace Warden
He served in the Atlantic with the navy in 1944. He was awarded the Atlantic Star, the 1939-45 war medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service medal.
Served: France, Belgium, Holland & Germany. Medals Awarded: Can.. Volunteer Service Medal, French & German Star. Unique Experiences: Landed on Juno Beach June 6th 1944 and shortly after encountered a French farmer who was pleading for his life in French because the Canadians were firing on him thinking he was the enemy. Emile being French heard his pleas & saved his life. Returned to Ponteix Sk. after the war.
Royal Canadian Signal Corp, WW 2 Served in Korea, Germany (2 tours), Congo Medals Awarded: Korea Volunteer Service Medal, Special Service Medal (NATO), Canadian Service Medal, UN Service Medal (Korea), UN Service Medal Medal (Congo), Alta. Centennial Medal, Veteran Affairs Commendation
Branch of Service: RCAF Unique Experiences: Flew in Hampton bomber where I was a Wireless Operator and air Gunner. Converting to Wellington bomber and converting to Lancaster bomber. Had 40 sorties over enemy territory on first tour. Had 13 sorties over enemy territory on second tour.
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Cpl. Betty Northey served in the women’s division of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
F/O Howard Northey
James Robert (Bob) Cruickshank
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Cpl. Betty Northey (nee. Troup)
Pte. Edgar Bertram Atkins
Edwin Rossi Atkins
Pte. Atkins served with the 202nd Battalion of the CEF during WWI in France and England, and was wounded on the battlefield, then returned home.
Enlisted in 1941 with the Canadian Postal Corps, he was discharged in April 1946 following service in England during WWII.
Lois B. Atkins Lois Atkins served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942-45 in Canada.
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At the going down of the sun. And in the morning.
Respect and Gratitude to our Veterans. With deepest
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