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EMPOWERING OUR TEENS Red Deer event aims to tackle the tough issue of teen suicide
‘All I wanted to have happen to me in that situation was have someone share their stories. I just wanted someone to help me. The only thing I wanted to do coming out of that bad situation is to help other youth.’ — Madison Fertig, Red Deer student
BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF University student Madison Fertig first met Kale Williams in preschool and she’s happy to reminisce about her friend. But Fertig said she has learned to keep a few tissues within reach. She never knows when a memory or situation will trigger tears. Williams died by suicide in February. “It just hits you at the weirdest times,” said Fertig, who is one of four speakers set to speak at Red Deer’s first Teen Empowerment Day on Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Cenovus Learning Centre at Red Deer College. Nicole and Dean Williams, Kale’s parents, and Notre Dame High School teacher A.J. Mahoney will also speak about the impact of suicide. “I’m going to relive a lot of the feelings I felt, but it will be good to share,” said Fertig, 18, of Red Deer. Williams, a Grade 12 student at Notre Dame High School, was one of six local youth who committed suicide about a year ago, shoving the issue of teen suicide into the spotlight. The deaths prompted youth to join together to publicly acknowledge the taboo subject on a Facebook page where they sought solace and help. The latest community response has come from a Red Deer mother, Nicole Maurier, 39, who organized Teen Empowerment Day after talking to her teenage daughter and her friends and learning about all the challenges that can stress teens, sometimes to their
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limits. “I just felt as a parent, and as someone living in the community, I thought what can I do to make a difference or to contribute — out came Teen Empowerment Day,” Maurier said. Teen Empowerment Day is open to Central Alberta teens, ages 13 to 17. Admission is free and will include a free lunch and T-shirt. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the facility can hold 500 people. Parents are also welcome to attend, but lunch will not be provided to them. Maurier said she wanted to make it easy for students to access speakers who could make a difference in their lives. Alarmed by the rate of suicide among teens in the area over the past year, she decided suicide would be a major topic of the day with four of the
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gets busy, but he always made you feel important and that’s what I always loved about him.” She said he was the one who people went to when they had problems. “A normal kid. A happy kid. A kid with lots of friends. It just flips your whole world upside down to know that person was so unhappy,” said Fertig, who helped Williams’ family pick out the music for his funeral. She said the healing process for her began at school. Teachers and administration allowed students to hang out in the school’s gathering area when emotions were raw that first week. “The school was so good about that. Good in ways that I could not imagine,” Fertig said. Other things that helped were the fundraising projects that students organized to raise money in memory of Williams for the Grad Service Project, which just happened to be raising money for Red Deer’s Suicide Information and Education Services.
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eight speakers addressing the issue. “I just wanted teens to hear from a different perspective on how suicide impacts a variety of different people.” Maurier said talking about suicide will create an opening for healing and build connections to available resources. Fertig said she didn’t hesitate when asked to speak at Teen Empowerment Day. She felt so alone in her grief over her friend’s death despite the efforts of family and friends. “All I wanted to have happen to me in that situation was have someone share their stories. I just wanted someone to help me. The only thing I wanted to do coming out of that bad situation is to help other youth.” Fertig shared classes with Williams the semester he died. “My first class back was the worst. It was like: why are things still going on? Don’t they realize what’s happened?” She considered Williams a friend for life. “He had this special ability. Life
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Red Deer man desperate to hear from Filipino wife HOME LOCATED NEAR AREA HIT HARD BY TYPHOON BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer man is desperate to hear from his wife, whom he has yet to talk to since Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines last week. Tom Karashowski said he is trying to keep it together as he repeatedly tries to reach his Filipino wife Jocelyn, who lives near the battered Tacloban with her twin four-year-old daughters. “Everybody is trying for me,” said Karashowski. “With no communication, it’s not easy . . . . I have a good feeling that there is nothing wrong but without word you don’t know.” Just a week ago, the worst storm on record hit the Philippines, killing thousands and displacing nearly 600,000 others. The death toll tally continues to rise with more than 4,000 people confirmed dead. Karashowski said his wife was expected to get her passport any day when the Category 5 storm touched down on Nov. 8. He has tried reaching his wife through all the channels but has come up empty. He is crossing his fingers that the power will be restored in the country soon so he can at least hear his wife’s voice and know she is OK. “It’s just a mess,” he said. “Do I go down there? I don’t know . . . . There’s lots of things to think about.” Karashowski said he would like to get word to his
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After Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines last week Tom Karashowski of Red Deer has lost contact with his wife Jocelyn who lives there with her two children. wife to go to the nearest airport. Her aunt in Manila will take Jocelyn and her daughters in. Karashowski built his wife a brick house outside of Tacloban last year. The couple has been married since March 2012 and have been doing the paperwork to bring Jocelyn and her daughters to Red Deer. They met while Karashowski was travelling with friends in the Philippines about three years ago. Meanwhile, groups in Red Deer are lending a
hand to the victims of the typhoon. A Help the Philippines benefit concert is set for 6 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Red Deer. Admission is free but offerings are encouraged. Donations are being accepted and matched by the federal government through organizations like the Red Cross. For more information, visit www.redcross.ca, call 1-800-418-1111 or visit the local Red Cross office. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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From the right: Nicole Maurier, her daughter, Abby, and her friends Morgan Whitbread, Remy Borgens and Payton Watts. All will be attending a Teen Empowerment Day event at Red Deer College on Nov. 23. For information and registration for this free event, go to http://teenempowerment.eventzilla.net. ● Says things like “I’m going to kill myself,” “I wish I were dead,” “I shouldn’t have been born,” “I won’t be a problem for you much longer,” “Nothing matters,” or “It’s no use.” ● Makes statements about hopelessness, helplessness or worthlessness. ● Gives away prized possessions or makes a will. ● Loses interest in activities or things once cared about, always feels bored. ● Has trouble concentrating or has difficulties with school work.
Alberta Health Services says youth in crisis will often give indications that they are in trouble Warning signs include: ● Threatens or talks about suicide or has a plan for suicide. ● Talks about wanting to die or shows a preoccupation with death. ● Shows changes in behaviour, appearance or mood. ● Abuses drugs, alcohol, gambling. ● Deliberately injures self.
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● Often complains about physical symptoms that are related to stress and emotions, such as stomach aches, headaches or fatigue. ● Becomes overly impulsive and may engage in violent actions or rebellious behaviour. If risk of suicide is imminent then it is an emergency, so call 911. People in emotional crisis can call the Distress Line call 1-800-7842433, Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line at 1-877303-2642, or Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868.
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The goal was to raise $45,000, but students managed to pull in more than $129,000. The Facebook page that gave teens a place to talk about suicide was locked by youth organizers on Nov. 4 to prevent anyone else from leaving messages other than organizers. The page had “done its part,” according to a recent post from organizers. “I think they did shut it down at the right time so people can still remember it as a safe place,” said Fertig, who has watched it take a turn for the worse thanks to “Internet trolls” abusing the site. But Fertig would like to see more initiatives to keep suicide awareness in the forefront. “I just want everyone to know you’re not alone. If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask,” said the University of Calgary student. Another issue that will be tackled at Teen Empowerment Day is drunk driving. Chad Olsen, who chose to drink, get behind the wheel, and ended up killing a Red Deer couple in 2010, will speak to teens. “Whether that creates controversy or not, that doesn’t matter. I just want teens to be able to hear there’s another side to drinking and driving, and the consequences. Hopefully that will be a little bit of an eye-opener,” Maurier said. She said social agencies will have booths set up at event and work will be underway to make Teen Empowerment Day an annual event. A committee that includes youth will help choose future speakers. Community sponsors are helping to cover the costs of this year’s event, but Maurier said more are needed. Motivational speakers Shane Feldman of Toronto and Darren Jacklin of Vancouver have both waived their speaking fees. They will be joined by Lyle Cheney, a local martial arts teacher, who is donating his time to teach students some basic self-defence moves. For Teen Empowerment Day details and to register, visit teenempowermentday.eventzilla.net. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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Cuts to nursing staff still uncertain BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Changes to registered nursing staffing at Red Deer Regional Hospital are up in the air according to the latest documents leaked from Alberta Health Services. AHS documents dated Nov. 4 made public by the NDP on Thursday showed plans to reduce registered nurses by 140, the equivalent of about 72 full-time jobs, at hospitals around the province. The Red Deer hospital was not among those slated in this initial round of cuts, but was part of an earlier AHS plan made public by United Nurses of Alberta. Two weeks ago, UNA released documents from July that showed Red Deer hospital would lose 81 registered nurses, or the equivalent of 38 full-time positions. A total of 391 nurses, the equivalent of about 80 full-time jobs,
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would be lost at about 30 worksites across the province. AHS previously denied cuts to nursing jobs, including at Red Deer Regional Hospital, and maintains that position. “This is not about getting rid of nurses. This is about making sure we are using our nursing resources as absolutely efficiently and as effectively as we can to make sure that we’re positioned both now and in the future to look after Albertans,” said Deb Gordon, with Alberta Health Services, on Friday. Gordon said scheduling staff is a dynamic process and things change constantly and that’s the reason Red Deer wasn’t included in the latest plan. “Now we’re at a point where there’s some changes happening to some of the thinking in that original work so we’re reassessing and re-evaluating that work and making some changes to it. That’s why (Red Deer) doesn’t show up in this report. It’s not at a stage
of completeness that it can be talked about.” The latest plan shows Olds Hospital is in the process of losing 11 registered nurses to reduce full-time equivalent jobs to about 25 from 27. Gordon said the final story has not been written for Olds Hospital either. It’s still in progress. Changes will be made when nurses either choose to change their position, leave their position, or retire, she said. “These documents are snapshots in a point in time. Because they are point in time documents they continue to change constantly so we’ve only got part of the story here in these documents at this point.” United Nurses of Alberta president Heather Smith said Friday while AHS maintains the July data is out of date, cuts are still on the way according to the latest plan. “However they want to frame it, they are clearly reducing numbers of people,” Smith said.
In a recent advertising campaign, AHS said it was increasing its number of full-time nurses. “Our members are really angry at the misleading suggestions that they’re looking to hire. They’re not looking to hire,” Smith said. AHS has argued that part-time staff are costly because they are paid overtime if they work extra hours, she said. “There is this belief that part-time employees always get paid overtime when they work above their committed hours and that is absolutely untrue.” She said they are only paid overtime if they work on their weekend, which can fall anytime during the week depending on their work schedule. Many part-time nurses voluntarily work more hours at regular pay, she said. Alberta Health Services and the union are currently in contract negotiations. The nurses contract expired on March. 31, 2013. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
Supports and resources (such as the online survey www.FeelingBetterNow. com) will also be promoted during the week. FeelingBetterNow is the only mental health assessment tool for students accredited by the Canadian College of Family Physicians. The initiative is supported by funding from the Alberta Campus Mental Health Initiative Fund. Contact Cruz at 403-342-3200.
A 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing from the Lethbridge area was with Leeder when he was arrested. It was suspected that she had been travelling with him since 2010.
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Armed robber caught in Rocky jailed 14 years CALGARY — A man who was arrested in Rocky Mountain House after a string of armed robberies across the Prairies has been sent to jail for 14 years. Tyler Darrell Leeder of Lethbridge was given about two years of credit for time already spent in custody. Leeder, 28, surrendered to a heavily armed tactical team outside a hotel in Rocky Mountain House in April 2012. He was wanted for armed robberies in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and was also accused of injuring an Alberta RCMP officer when a police car was rammed by a truck, in an incident in Irricana.
Recycling pickup delayed Some households in Red Deer have had their recycling pickup delayed thanks to Friday’s snowfall. Recycling trucks were behind schedule for the regular blue box collection in the Deer Park, Rosedale and Lancaster neighbourhoods. The contractor will complete the pickup today for the remainder of homes not reached. Residents are asked to leave their blue boxes out. Garbage collection was unaffected by the snow.
Police continue to investigate after an employee of the Harley-Davidson dealership was hit by a fleeing vehicle just south of Red Deer. An employee of the dealership was struck in the parking lot by a departing white Ford Explorer drivers’ side mirror after following a suspected shoplifter out of the store on Thursday. The male worker was later taken to hospital with minor injuries. Anyone with information about this incident, which happened at about 1 p.m. in Gasoline Alley, should call Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300. Police say they have suspects in the case and will release further information when it becomes available.
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BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF A former oilfield company office worker is going to jail after pleading guilty to having child pornography images on his home and work computers. Bradley Willford, 55, tearfully stated his “deep regret” and shame before being given a 15-month prison sentence and three years of probation for one count of possessing child pornography, by Judge Jim Hunter in Red Deer provincial court on Friday. “The gravity of this offence is extremely high,” said Hunter, because some of the exploited children in the 530 seized images were known to Willford. Both special prosecutor Jenny Rees of Calgary and Willford’s lawyer, Pat Penny of Red Deer, agreed on the sentence, based on some mitigating factors — such as Willford’s guilty plea, his past military service, and lack of previous criminal record — but also some aggravating factors. Reese told the court that not all of the children in the computer images were photographed in sex acts. Police also found ordinary, non-sexual pictures of children who were known to Willford, but he had videotaped himself masturbating on these images. He then shared these videos with other pedophiles. “These were not nameless, faceless kids from other parts of the world,” said Hunter, who admonished Willford for his “moral culpability” over a number of years in “nothing short of child abuse.” Although the offender is considered at low risk to re-offend, he was ordered to submit his DNA to the national sex offender registry. And for the next 10 years, he cannot seek employment that would put him in a position of trust to children under age 16. Some of his probationary conditions include not having access to a personal computer outside work, and not being alone with a child under age 16 without another adult present who is aware of this condition. Before his sentencing, an emotional Willford expressed remorse to the judge, saying he apologizes to his family, “especially to my wife ... I let her down.” The Crown previously dropped two other charges, of accessing and distributing child pornography. Police began investigating after an information technology specialist discovered child porn images while doing routine maintenance on Willford’s work computer on Sept. 14. His oilfield job was terminated a few days later. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
BY ADVOCATE STAFF A teenage thief who had been still serving a sentence for possessing stolen property when he was arrested again was handed more than five months in jail on Friday. Jesse Proulx, 18, pleaded guilty to possession of property obtained by crime, operating a vehicle while disqualified, breach of probation and possession of stolen property in Red Deer provincial court. Proulx was arrested about 5 a.m. on Oct. 6 outside the UFA near Red Deer after police investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle. On checking, police found Proulx was a suspended driver and the Ford F-350 truck he was in had been reported stolen. A search of a backpack in the truck found several stolen credit cards, said Crown prosecutor Jason Snider. Proulx had been sentenced to 90 days on Aug. 28 for possession of stolen property and was technically still serving that sentence, although he had been released from jail, when he was arrested again. Red Deer provincial court Judge Jim Hunter was not impressed with Proulx’s criminal record, mostly crimes committed as a youth. “Mr. Proulx, you seem to have a pretty lengthy history for a young man who just turned 18,” said Hunter. It clearly wasn’t getting through to him that taking other people’s vehicles is wrong, he said. “If you’re 18 and you’ve got some skills, go get a job like the rest of us.” He was sentenced to five ½ months in prison and banned from driving for one year on release. He was given credit for 41 days in custody.
Bullying prevention webcast on Monday BY ADVOCATE STAFF The superintendent of the Red Deer Public School Division will be a panelist on a bullying prevention webcast set to run on Monday. The webcast will be broadcast on www.bullyfreealberta.ca and www.b-free.ca from 9:30-11 a.m. It is being run as a kick-off event for National Bullying Awareness Week. Through the webcast, a release states, one can learn the differences between bullying behaviour and healthy, respectful relationships and the effects of bullying on people of all ages in society. Advice
will be shared and resources identified to support people who have been affected by or witnessed bullying, and ways to promote healthy relationships and inclusion in communities, workplaces, and schools will be featured. The webcast will include a question and answer session. Piet Langstraat, Red Deer Public Schools superintendent, will be joined by the province’s associate minister of Family and Community Safety, a person in the business sector, and representatives from an Edmonton seniors association on the panel. The www.bullyfreealberta.ca website also lists events happening around Alberta during the bullying awareness week.
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Grade 1 students Hailey Miller, Arianna Carignan and Sage Nielsen join their principal Clint Saunders outside their class Friday to show off their moustaches. As part of the Annie L. Gaetz Elementary School spirit day activities, the staff and students at the school were giving support to the three male teachers on staff who are taking part in the Movember prostate cancer awareness campaign. ‘It could also be they are poking fun at us,’ said Saunders, ‘but it’s all for a good cause.’
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Consort man told strange tales during police interview BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
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A Consort man who has admitted shooting his brother offered rambling, and often bizarre answers to a police interviewer on the day following the murder. John Mock has admitted to shooting his brother Timothy James Mock, 33, at the family’s Consort-area ranch house on Feb. 22, 2012. The question to the jury is to determine whether he is held criminally responsible for his actions. Interviewed by Lethbridge RCMP Const. Kevin Van Imschoot, Mock at first said he was sleeping in a nearby bunkhouse when his brother was shot and only found his body when he awoke and returned to the main house a couple of hours later. He panicked and then said he fell asleep outdoors nearby, only awaking again when police arrived. Carefully leading Mock through the fateful day, Van Imschoot continued to press him to fill in the crucial details around his brother’s time of death. “There’s nothing more to say. I told you everything I know,” said Mock early in the interrogation. As it continued though, he increasingly contradicted himself.
When asked about gun residue on his hands, he countered by saying he had shot at a coyote earlier in the afternoon — an incident he had not mentioned in an earlier hour-by-hour breakdown of his activities. A .45-calibre handgun that was used to shoot his brother had been stolen months earlier, he said. Injuries, including a black eye and other scrapes happened when he tripped over a ATV trike in the dark, he said. Later, he admitted to using the handgun to shoot a tractor tire and fire a couple of shots in the air in the yard before he found his brother dead in a main floor bedroom. Asked why he would fire at a tractor, he said he didn’t know and it was like someone was “tapping into me. “It’s almost like something was forcing me to do it.” During the interview, he told strange tales of buying a new cellphone and being hounded by mysterious callers who rang 30 to 40 times a day. Even when he turned off his phone someone managed to turn it on remotely, he said. He believed that somebody had tracked him down
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The United Food and Commercial Workers local representing employees at the Palace Casino at West Edmonton Mall was involved in a 305-day strike in 2006. The union posted signs near the picket line saying images of people crossing the line might be posted on a website. Several people cited Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act in their complaints to the provincial information and privacy commissioner.
OTTAWA — Canadian soldiers in the Philippines are finishing their base camp in the city of Roxas and preparing to send out their first medical team to provide basic care to typhoon refugees. Back home on Friday, other soldiers loaded water-purification system aboard a transport plane heading for the devastated archipelago from Trenton, Ont.. The medics from the Disaster Assistance Response Team or DART are preparing to head to an evacuation centre in the Pilar region of Panay island, Lt.-Col. Walter Taylor, the DART commander on the scene, said in a Friday teleconference. “While we’re building our own camp and establishing ourselves, I’m very pleased to say that tomorrow, our time, we’ll be pushing the first mobile medical team out to one of the evacuation centres where our NGO partners have identified a significant requirement for medical attention,” he said. Officials say Canada has 118 military people on the ground in the storm-ravaged country, with another 70 en route. They plan a schedule that would send off a transport plane every second day to bring in supplies to sustain the aid effort.
and had gone through drawers in his kitchen leaving papers and Sears cards scattered about. “Somebody is stalking me. This is unreal.” At one point, he is shown a picture of his brother’s body and he reacted with anguish. “Oh my f......g god. He didn’t look like that. He didn’t like that when I left him.” When Van Imschoot suggests later Mock never intended to shoot his brother, he replied, “Is that what you want me to say? “I don’t know what happened, sir. There’s something wrong. “How can I snap after one second and go back to normal right after?” Pressed about what happened, Mock admitted he had gone back in the house with the gun and saw Tim in the bedroom. He denied he and his brother had fought. Van Imschoot finally asks him, “How many times did you shoot at Tim?” “Two times,” said Mock. The second week of the two-week trial in Court of Queen’s Bench before Justice Kirk Sisson resumes on Monday starting with about another hour of Mock’s police interview. Psychiatrists are expected to testify later in the week. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com The commissioner appointed an adjudicator, who ruled that the union had violated the act.
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Rookie mistakes still hamper Trudeau To spend a weekday eve- decent finish in Liberal-held ning covering Thomas Mulcair Toronto Centre and Bourassa and Justin Trudeau on the would be both nice and good byelection trail in the Mon- enough. treal riding of Bourassa is to A victory in one or the other catch a glimpse of would be the stuff a study in contrast that NDP dreams that bodes trouble and Liberal nightfor the Liberals in mares are made of. the next general Trudeau could election. hardly have asked Bourassa — the for a more propiformer riding of tious riding than Montreal’s mayorBourassa for his elect Denis Coderre first electoral test — is as safe a seat in Quebec. It is as the Liberals still home to a solid Libhold in Quebec and eral constituency. the widespread exCandidate EmCHANTAL pectation, includmanuel Dubourg HÉBERT ing in NDP circles, relinquished a seat is that it will not in the National Asswitch parties when sembly to run fedit goes to the polls erally and a secon Nov. 25. tion of Bourassa was part of Yet, as he introduced his his provincial riding. candidate Stephane Moraille In Quebec, the federal Libto commuters one day this eral establishment is still trauweek, the NDP leader looked matized by memories of the like he would not have want- loss of the formerly safe seat ed to be doing anything oth- of Outremont to Mulcair in the er than shaking hands in the early days of Stéphane Dion’s pursuit of a lost cause on the leadership. coldest night of the season to It is leaving as little as posdate. sible to chance in Bourassa. Mulcair has landed in a On Tuesday night, Liberal sweet political spot this fall. MPs and apparatchiks came He is basking in the glow of out in force for Trudeau’s appositive reviews of his per- pearance at a campaign rally. formance in the House of But if the size of the crowd Commons over the Senate that packed the hall had cause scandal. to warm lonely Liberal hearts, At the same time, his party the same cannot be said of the has to meet rather modest main act of the evening. expectations on Nov. 25. On a bad day, Michael IgnaThe three other ridings at tieff or Stephane Dion would play in Toronto and in Manito- have been hard-pressed to deba also have no NDP history. A liver a flatter stump speech
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than Trudeau did. Reading from notes, the rookie leader delivered rambling remarks that belied his years on the public speaking circuit. If Trudeau wrote that text, he needs a speech writer. And if someone else wrote it, he or she needs a new assignment. The NDP’s Quebec caucus has been on the job for two years. By now Trudeau’s dismissive depiction of its members as “accidental” MPs has become a tired cliché. His contention that Stephen Harper now stands for everything he used to criticize when he was in opposition is counterintuitive given that it was
a Liberal government that the current prime minister was then taking to task. As for the belaboured claim that the Liberals have become leading agents of ethical virtue because they are posting their expenses online, it is unlikely to stir many voters’ souls in the real bread-andbutter world that lies outside the Parliament Hill precinct. The Nov. 25 byelections provide an early opportunity to see Trudeau lead a campaign. If they had been flies on the Liberal wall in Montreal on Tuesday night, Mulcair and Harper would have liked what they saw. In the unrelenting heat of a general election, Trudeau’s
bizarre comments on China last week could have sent his campaign into a tailspin and his overscripted performance in Bourassa would have reinforced the perception that he can only avoid putting his foot in his mouth by sticking to banalities. If this were the real thing rather than a handful of byelections, the Liberals would be in trouble. Whatever the results on Nov. 25, they should not be fooled into thinking that their leader is ready to part with his training wheels just yet. Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.
Some days the bear eats you There’s a saying: “Some days you bear. eat the bear; some days the bear eats Funny how just when you think you.” Well I’m not really sure what you’re toast, all of a sudden you’re a bear tastes like but sometimes it sure clubhouse sandwich. And if that made feels like I’ve been personally gnawed any sense to you, you’re in as much on by ursus arctos horribitrouble as I am. lis. My point, if I can find one And also, I’ve heard: in all these pointy sayings, “Some days are diamonds; is that those philosophical some days are dirt,” and I gurus of rock, Led Zeppeguess we’ve all had a whole lin, spoke wisely for all of bunch of both those kinds us when they said: “Good of days. times, bad times — you Or how about: “Someknow I’ve had my share” but times you’re the hammer, then, they had Jimmy Page and sometimes you’re the there to follow up random nail.” morsels of wisdom with a Or: “One day you’re the wicked guitar solo. windshield, the next day But I digress. HARLEY you’re the bug.” Sometimes the sole difHAY All true, especially if you, ference between a daffodil like me, enjoy the odd epiday and a day of dung has gram, axiom, maxim, aphvery little to do with good orism or apothegm. Or the planning, good judgment or Thesaurus feature on your computer. the power of positive thinking. Some Thing is, I had just finished quoting days the difference between Whoo a bunch of these sayings, which can Hoo! and Boo Hoo comes down to that sometimes be more annoying than re- most unpredictable force in the uniassuring, to my Rotten Kid who was on verse: stinkin’ blind luck. the phone from a thousand miles away, For example, if you’re talking about having one of those bear-chomping, getting eaten by a bear, get a load of dirt-filled, hit with a hammer, bug on these folks, who have been identified the windshield days. University can in various media sources of questionbe like that, I said, heck, life can some- able veracity as the unluckiest people times be like that, I told her (all the in the world: while thinking secretly to myself that How unlucky do you have to be to life is almost always like that). be struck by lightning? Seven times? But then the very next day, a cell- Ask Roy Sullivan, a U.S. park ranger in phone text mercifully appeared on Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, my portable communication device who holds the Guinness World Record (phone) like the proverbial message for the amount of times lightning has in a bottle, that all of my RK’s wor- struck one human being. Apparently, ries and troubles had either dissolved the odds of this happening are 22 seplike Alka Seltzer in a glass of water, tillion to one. (That’s 22 with 24 zeros or had been successfully turned into after it!) Roy “Flash” Sullivan appears diamonds, hammers and windshields, to have suffered no ill effects except and she was happily feasting on grizzly that he causes light bulbs to explode,
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car alarms to go off, and various types of metals to melt when he walks by, and can receive over 400 FM radio stations by raising his index finger. Then there’s Melanie Martinez. This school bus driver from the deep saaawwth in the U.S. of A., lost four houses to four separate hurricanes — Betsy in 1965, Juan in 1985, George in 1998 and Katrina in 2005! Then her luck changed when a popular TV reality show chose her house near New Orleans for a $20,000 makeover, including a new kitchen, appliances and a 50-inch (.001 kilometre) TV. Then that grizzly bear other-kind-ofluck came back, and just this August, on the seventh anniversary of Katrina, Hurricane Isaac roared in from the Gulf and wiped out that house. Martinez, her family and their five kittens and three dogs were rescued by boat. There’s no word on whether Mrs. M. is going to rebuild yet again, or do the smart thing and live in a bunker several hundred metres underground. Over to Spain, where a Mr. Costis Mitsotakis had ‘one of those days,’ Every person in the 70 households in the tiny village — except one — chipped in for a lottery ticket that ended up winning the Christmas lottery called El Gordo (translation: The Fat One) for a positively obese windfall of $950 million! That’s nine hundred million. Notice I mentioned the phrase “except one.” Yep, the people collecting the money for the ticket somehow missed calling on poor old Costis’s house. The up side, if there is one? Now that Mr. Mitsotakis is the solitary poorest person in a town full of millionaires, you would think it might be easy to borrow a few bucks from one of his newly-rich neighbours. If he can stop hitting him-
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self in the head with a hammer long enough to ask. And finally, what’s even unluckier than getting hit by lightning? How about being the only recorded person ever to get hit by a meteorite? One Ann Elizabeth Hodges (1923 to 1972) of Sylacauga, Ala., was napping on her living room couch on Nov. 30, 1954, when a fireball streaked across the sky and crashed through the roof of her house. The grapefruit-sized meteorite weighing about 8.5 pounds (3500 decigrams) bounced off a cabinet radio and smashed into poor old Ann, injuring her arm and hip. She was bruised and battered but otherwise able to “rock on” (sorry). She was offered $5,000 for the celestial stone — a considerable sum at the time — but the U.S. government confiscated it. It took over a year for her lawyers to get the meteorite back but by then, nobody was interested anymore. Against her husband’s wishes, she donated it to a museum. He’s been throwing rocks at her ever since. So when you think you are having one of those days when that big old bear is staring at you and licking his lips, just remember it can always be worse. You could be hit by a meteorite, a hurricane, or a bolt of lightning. I would recommend staying safely in the basement until it’s time for you to eat the bear. Oh, and while you’re down there, it’s probably a good idea to fire up the computer and buy a lottery ticket online. Just in case. 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.
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The quality of life beyond numbers First published two years ago, the To help make the case for an invigoOrganization for Economic Co-oper- rated Statistics Canada, we need an ation and Development has just pub- independent review of the agency to lished its second edition of its How’s identify the new statistical series, new Life Report?, which uses a broad frame- methodologies and relevant budgetary work to measure quality of life that allocations it needs to continue to be goes beyond traditional economic one of the best statistical agencies in measures such as GDP per the world. capita. The latest OECD report It brings together 11 difon life in 2013 finds that ferent dimensions of human there is “no well-being well-being, from income, champion but some counjobs, housing, the environtries do better than others.” ment and education and It ranks Canada among the skills to health, personal seseven top 20 per cent percurity, social connections, formers, although in some civic engagement, workareas we rank at or near life balance and subjective the bottom. For example, well-being to identify the we have the lowest level of strengths and weaknesses of voter turnout in elections. life in different countries. What the OECD wants DAVID In Canada, we count on to do is to expand the curCRANE Statistics Canada to develop rent range of statistics, not the underlying evidence to only to better inform how understand how well we are we are doing today but also doing. It is one of our most for something much more important public agencies. Despite ambitious. this, Statistics Canada suffers from peIt wants to look at the sustainability rennial budget squeezes and a lack of of our current actions by developing parliamentary champions who appre- measures of how our actions today can ciate the enormous benefits of an inno- affect well-being into the future. Does vative, reliable, trustworthy and timely today’s well-being come at the expense statistical agency. of future generations or do our actions But with rapid and transformative today ensure a better future? changes underway in society, it’s critiDeveloping such indicators is a cal that Statistics Canada has the re- huge challenge. sources it needs to gather the new staAs the OECD report says, “many of tistics that reflect our changing world. the things that will affect future well-
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or knowledge assets such as computer software and art, and in addition financial capital, including currency and deposits. ● Natural capital, which includes various aspects of the natural environment, including minerals, energy resources, land, soil, water, forests, broader ecosystems and biodiversity. ● Human capital, which represents the knowledge, skills, competencies and health of individuals. Although individuals die, their experience and knowledge can be passed on to future generations. ● Social capital, which includes the social norms, trust in institutions and strangers, and civic values that contribute to co-operation within society, as well as aspects of governance and institutions. This presents a significant statistical agenda. Yet improving our capacity to understand the broad performance of our societies and what our actions today portend for the next generation is surely one of our most important responsibilities. The critical first step is to ensure that Statistics Canada is equipped to meet the challenge. A public review of Statistics Canada, its future priorities, needs and resources would provide much-needed guidance in ensuring high-quality statistics for our 21st century world. Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist.
Philippine disaster a sign of things to come “We’ve been telling the rest of the world we don’t want what’s happening to us to happen to everyone else,” said Lucille L. Sering, the vice-chair of the Philippines’ Climate Commission, as the country struggled to cope with the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. “This is your early warning system ... we will all eventually be victims of this phenomenon.” A full week after the typhoon roared through the eastern Visayas, the number of people killed is still unknown. Ten thousand dead is the number being used in the media, but the area around Tacloban city alone may have lost that many. Many other parts of Samar and Leyte islands are still inaccessible to both media and aid workers. Another reason the death toll remains unknown is that the victims are still dying in large numbers, and not all of GWYNNE them from infected wounds DYER and other storm-related injuries. The chronically ill are dying because vital medicines and medical procedures like dialysis are unavailable. They will soon be joined by those who die of infectious diseases like dysentery, cholera and typhoid fever, which become epidemic about a week after sanitation services break down. Most of these later deaths could have been prevented if emergency aid had arrived more quickly after the typhoon struck, and there will doubtless be one or more inquiries later on that find various authorities at fault for responding too slowly. But these are islands, and most airports and harbours in the worst-hit areas are out of commission. There were bound to be long delays in getting aid in after a calamity of this scale. But the question that people will be asking elsewhere is: will we really all become victims of this and similar phenomena? Is this truly an early warning of storms so big and strong that they will change the way we live? The answer, of course, is maybe. As scientists always hasten to explain, you can never attribute a particular weather event to climate change with complete confidence. Normal variations
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storms of this scale become more frequent. The very worst typhoon that hit the Philippines since detailed records began in the 19th century was Thelma, which killed about 5,100 people in 1991. But of the next worst nine, all of which killed over a thousand people, six have happened in the past decade: 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2013. So Haiyan may really be an early warning of what is to come, not just for the Philippines but for China and Japan, Burma and Bangladesh, the Windward Islands and Florida — indeed, for any coastal area that is within a 1,000 km of the usual tracks of tropical storms. And at some point, people will decide that it’s just not worth living in such constant danger. They will become, for want of a better phrase, “climate refugees.” In some areas, it will be frequent mega-storms that drive them out. In other areas, it will be drought and desertification, or heat so great that it kills the crops that people depend on. There are going to be a lot of refugees and not many places that are willing to let them in. Lucille Sering is right: this is an early warning of how the warming will unfold, and what the impacts on human societies will be. But we are getting lots of early warnings, and so far we are managing to ignore them all. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
A leader emerges for people on street Wherever this native Canadian goes, people, and especially his own people, follow in his wake. Although he has a place to call home, he spends a lot of his time with friends on the street, visiting, “having fun” and whatever they do during all hours of day or night. In spite of this time spent with his ‘brothers’ and his jovial nature while in public, there is an aloofness about him that suggests a quality in him that is undeveloped and largely ignored, both by himself and those around him. CHRIS Once in a while I will give SALOMONS him a ride home after a meal and it gives us a chance to talk a bit, and it was during these rides that I began to see a leadership quality about him. Strangely enough, he did not dispute my calling him a leader; his only question was: “Where would I lead them to?” That question reminded me again of the low opinion these unique people have of themselves; why
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they live as they do, and why they are not able to see the future in a more hopeful light. Somewhere along the line this man needs to find his true identity so that he can lead as he should. Many of the people who frequent the soup kitchen are known only by their street names, and it is not until they are questioned do we sometimes find out their real name. The street names are as individual as the person they identify; usually they are given to them by someone they associated with or cared about. The subject of this article is no different. “I was raised by my grandmother; she was a real good person, and I liked her a lot. Whenever a meal was ready, pretty much the only time she called me, she would holler out, ‘Dinner,’ never use my name, just ‘Dinner’. So I got to thinking that maybe that was my name, and it has stuck with me ever since.” Even though he knew his real name, he responded mostly to Dinner, because it was given by someone he cares deeply about. Strange as it may be to a lot of us, there is something genuinely beautiful about that kind of attachment. There are others whose street names are not as endearing, and when the person so named goes through detox and rehab, they seem to drop that
moniker and use the name they were given at birth. But with Dinner, his name will stick purely because of the fond memories attached and how his friends feel about him. I am proud of my heritage; not that I endorse everything about it, but in remembering it, I can draw on a strength that I otherwise would not have. So does Dinner; not everything about his heritage is perfect and it did not develop without strife and controversy, but it is still a heritage that he can and does take pride in. So as a leader of his people, what can he lead them to? Lately he has been asking a lot more questions; has been involved in some studies, and also has been resisting some of the negative influences in his life. How much I’m not sure, but what I have observed at the kitchen and at the fellowship meetings, I see a much more positive outlook for his life. It may take a lot of time, but eventually I see Dinner taking on a serious leadership role that both he and all those around him can take pride in and will see making a positive change in a community that seeks for a true identity. Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.
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ABOVE AND BELOW: Bryan Porter (left) and Darlene Hieslcher are married during the first ceremony of 11/12/13 officiated by Elvis at Smashburger on Nov. 12, 2013, in Las Vegas.
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wedding is a celebration of love and although many couples today use the opportunity to express their personalities through destination weddings, few can claim to have had a more interesting ceremony than Darlene Hielscher and Bryan Porter of Ormond Beach, Fa. On Nov. 12, 2013, the couple was wed at the stroke of midnight at Smashburger in Las Vegas. The wedding was officiated by Elvis and the six-tiered wedding cake was made entirely of burgers. It is estimated that more than 2,500 couples were married in Las Vegas on the same day as Hielscher and Porter — all hoping the date of 11/12/13 would prove lucky for them. A sharp rise in the number of weddings always happens in Vegas on dates with repeating or sequential numbers. The most popular wedding date of all time was 07/07/07, when more DEBBIE than 4,450 couples tied the knot in the OLSEN city. More t h a n 100,000 marriage licences are issued annually in Las Vegas, making it th the wedding capital w of the world by many estimates. P Part of the allure of a Las V Vegas wedding is the ease w with which it can be achiev achieved. No blood tests are re required and there is n no waiting time to obt obtain a marriage lice cence. There are also a wide variety of opttions when it comes tto the actual cerem mony — from driveth through chapels to lu luxury resorts.
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BELOW: David Heilman (left) and Charlene Jiminez of Nevada hold up signs during their underwater wedding inside a 117,000-gallon salt water aquarium. LEFT: Adventure weddings are becoming big business in Las Vegas.
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LEFT: A sharp rise in the number of weddings always happens in Vegas on dates with repeating or sequential numbers. It’s estimated that 2,500 couples were married this week on 11/12/13. On 10/10/10, pictured here, 3,090 weddings were performed. The most popular wedding date of all time was 07/07/07, when more than 4,450 couples tied the knot in Las Vegas. RIGHT: If you are in a hurry, you can get a wedding to go in Las Vegas. There are several chapels that offer drive-through wedding service. BELOW: With 100,000 marriage licences issued annually, Las Vegas is considered by many to be the wedding capital of the world. Some weddings even take place under the famous welcome sign on the Las Vegas strip.
Almost every casino and resort has its own wedding chapel and couples can celebrate their nuptials with simple ceremonies or elaborate high-end affairs. A ceremony can take place in wedding chapel or almost anywhere else in the city or outside it — including in a helicopter. In a city with almost limitless options, here’s a look at five of Las Vegas’s most famous wedding chapels. Even if you don’t plan to get married or renew your vows while visiting Vegas, these might be worth checking out — especially if you enjoy visiting celebrity hotspots.
Graceland Wedding Chapel The Graceland wedding chapel is right on the strip and is home to the original Elvis (impersonator) ceremony. It has been in operation for more than 50 years and has been featured in several Hollywood films including When Fools Rush In and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Bon Jovi was married to his high school sweetheart at this chapel in 1989. Other celebrity weddings include Billy Ray Cyrus, Aaron Neville and members of the Def Lepard, KISS, Deep Purple and The Thompson Twins. (www.gracelandchapel.com)
Little Church of the West According to the Las Vegas Tourism website, this chapel has been the spot for many celebrity weddings. Betty Grable, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Dudley Moore, Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere, and many others, have exchanged vows here. Listed on the National Registry of Historical Places, The Little Church of the West has been in operation since 1942. Originally built as part of the Last Frontier Hotel, the chapel has been moved three times. (www.littlechurchlv.com)
A Little White Wedding Chapel A Little White Wedding Chapel is another popular wedding spot for the celebrity set and has been featured on television and in movies. Photos of the famous celebrities married at this chapel fill the reception area and include Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy, Patty Duke with her first and third husbands, Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme, Paul Newman and JoAnn Woodward, Joan Collins and Peter Holms, Mel Torme and first
wife, and many others. The chapel does not post stats on how many couples married at the site (celebrity or otherwise) are still married. (www.alittlewhitechapel.com)
A Special Memory Wedding Chapel While this chapel offers a wide range of wedding options, it is most famous for its drive-through quickie weddings. Getting married at the drive-through will probably be, as the name implies, “a special memory.” It just won’t be a very long one. A drive-through wedding costs $199 and includes limousine service, traditional wedding music, a three-rose bouquet for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom, seven photos and a “Just Married” bumper sticker. (www.aspecialmemory.com)
Chapel of Flowers This chapel has received numerous awards, including being voted “The Best Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal poll in 2010, 2011 and in 2012. In operation for more than 50 years, the Chapel of Flowers specializes in vow renewals and customizable traditional wedding ceremonies. There are three onsite chapels to choose from and the chapel offers guests who are not able to attend to view the service online for free. (www.littlechapel.com)
Outside the Chapel — Las Vegas adventure weddings Adventure weddings are one of the hot new trends in the wedding capital of the world and the options seem limitless. If it can be imagined, it can be done. Hielscher and Porter said “I do” at Smashburger, but some couples have opted for spots on the strip such as Madame Tussauds wax museum, where they can make celebrity wax figures part of the wedding party. The museum will be opening a special wedding chapel in late November to accommodate such events. (www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas). Outdoor venues are also popular, with Red Rock Canyon, the Grand Canyon and the Valley of Fire being top picks for many couples. (www.aspecialmemory.com/weddings/adventure-weddings-and-renewals) Getting married in a helicopter is also an option, with marriages taking place while the helicopter hovers above the Las Vegas strip or even above the Grand Canyon. (www.lasvegashelicopterweddings. com)
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Quiz question: When and where exactly was Elvis married in Sin City? Elvis and Priscilla were married on May 1, 1967, in Milton Prell’s private suite at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. The ceremony was performed by Nevada Supreme Court Justice David Zenoff. Presley wore a black brocade silk tuxedo and western boots, while Priscilla wore a long wedding gown she designed herself and a veil secured by a rhinestone crown. The eight-minute ceremony was attended by a small group of family and friends. It was followed by a press conference and a breakfast reception and another reception at a later date in Graceland. Priscilla was 21 years old and Elvis was 32 at the time. Priscilla began dating Elvis when she was 14 years old (he was 25 years old), so their courtship lasted longer than their marriage. (Source: http://marriage.about.com/od/ entertainmen1/p/elvispresley.htm) Debbie Olsen is a Lacombe-based freelance writer. Follow Debbie’s travels at www.wanderwoman.ca. If you have an interesting travel story you would like to share, please email: DOGO@telusplanet.net or write to: Debbie Olsen, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, Alta., T4R 1M9. Along with the overall tourist industry, the museum has suffered in large part due to its location near Tahrir Square, the epicenter of protests and frequent clashes since the start of the 2011 revolution that ousted autocrat Hosni Mubarak. — Associated Press
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Snowbirds going south? Travel insurance may be the best money you spend on your trip BY JULIAN BELTRAME THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — It’s that time of year again, when Canadian snowbirds start thinking about what kind of medical coverage they’ll need in the United States. Or at least that’s what they should be thinking, say experts in the field. The problem is many Canadians don’t want to think about the unthinkable — that they may face a catastrophic medical emergency while on vacation and will need to be treated in a U.S. hospital. According to a recent survey conducted for TD Insurance, only about half of Canadians aged 50 and over bother to check their coverage before leaving for vacation, and only 16 per cent call their insurance provider to determine if they need to update their policy. “The problem is most people don’t do that, or wait until they are at the airport and buy something at the airport without even knowing what they are covered for,” says Dave Minor, a vice president responsible for life and health insurance at TD. Those obtaining insurance should take care to know what they are covered for and what they are not — high risk activities, for instance. And they should declare pre-existing medical conditions, which could cause them to have their claim rejected. “The horror stories I’ve heard usually have to do
with people who purchase insurance and think they are covered only to find out their claim is being denied because they did not disclose a medical condition they had before travelling,” says Minor. Canadians are accustomed to not worrying about who pays the medical bills; all they need to be concerned about is recovery. In the United States, hospital bills can run as high as $15,000 a day. At that rate, it doesn’t take much time to get into serious money. David Redekop, the principal research associate at the Conference Board, says the issue of Canadians travelling to the U.S., or really any country, without insurance is much more prevalent among ordinary vacationers than so-called snowbirds. There is no official definition of a snowbird, but for the purposes of his research he counts anyone 55 and over who is away for at least 31 consecutive nights. Redekop has been researching Canadian tourism patterns for more than two decades and says his surveys suggest snowbirds tend to know the score, since they are more than likely to have experience vacationing in southern U.S. states, often stay in the same place, and often have compared notes with other snowbirds. The risk-takers are the day-trippers or those who only go for a week or two of sun, beach and golf. “What can happen?,” they reason. Plenty, says Redekop and none of it is good. “If you are not covered in some manner you are
at huge risk of losing everything that you own, and it may not even be your fault. It could be somebody running into you with their car. The costs are enormous in a U.S. hospital and your (provincial) insurance will only pay a small portion of that,” he says. There are plenty of insurance companies that will offer travel medical coverage and the costs vary from well under $100 to the thousands depending on age, pre-existing medical conditions and length of uninterrupted stay. About 1.3 million snowbirds travelled south last year and took out about $200 million on insurance premiums, with the average individual premium about $700, according to Redekop’s research. The amount was almost double that for those 65 years and over staying three months or more. Minor says there’s other are forms of coverage snowbirds should consider before leaving. Many home insurance policies do not specifically cover incidents such as burst pipes, unless the homeowner has made arrangements with a neighbour or friend to regularly check the home, or they have an alarm system. Most auto insurance policies will cover snowbirds driving their own vehicle in the U.S., but Minor says they should make sure their liability ceiling is high enough for the American court system. He recommends up to $2 million. All this can add to the cost of a vacation, but it may be the best money they spend.
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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS HELSINKI, Finland — Finnair says some 10,000 passengers have been grounded as the airline cancelled flights in anticipation of a planned strike by cabin crews and other personnel that was averted at the last minute. Finnair spokeswoman Elina Ammala says the national carrier had cut more than 130 flights scheduled for Friday and today to prepare for an impending strike that would have “paralyzed” its traffic for two weeks. Unions and airline representatives said the strike was called off after both sides accepted a last-minute mediation proposal by the national conciliator on Friday morning. They gave no details. Struggling against high costs and tough competition from budget airlines, Finnair PLC has embarked on a savings program of 260 million euros ($350 million), including substantial job cuts.
BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — WestJet Airlines (TSX:WJA) will begin flying to the Emerald Isle next summer — the airline’s first transatlantic flights. The airline says it will offer daily flights from Toronto, Ottawa and St. John’s, N.L., to Dublin, Ireland from June 15 to Oct. 5.
It will also have daily connections between Dublin to several other cities, including Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. “WestJet’s innovative foray into the European market represents a willingness to do what it takes to connect Canadians to the world while bringing the world to Canada,” said Chris Avery, WestJet’s vice-president of network planning, alliances and corporate development. “From Dublin, guests can access low-cost flights to more than 100 cities in Europe.” The new international flights
follow WestJet’s launch earlier this year of a regional airline. WestJet Encore started in June and now flies 42 flights a day to 12 destinations. WestJet has also been trying to lure business flyers away from Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) with premium seating options and increased flexibility to change travel plans. Canaccord Genuity analyst David Tyerman said although Dublin may seem like an exciting first step, adding more transatlantic destinations is likely still years away for WestJet.
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Rebels win third straight BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Rebels 4 Warriors 2 The Red Deer Rebels were extra stingy Friday night at the Enmax Centrium. Greedy, no. Stingy, yes. The Rebels limited the Moose Jaw Warriors to 19 shots en route to a 4-2 Western Hockey League win over the Moose Jaw Warriors, their third victory in succession pulling them into a ninth-place tie with the Saskatoon Blades in the Eastern Conference and to within three points of Regina, Brandon and Kootenay. “We didn’t give up much tonight, I think there was only about four or five scoring chances against us,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter. “We played somewhat to how we want to play and we just have to keep building on what we’ve done the last three games. “It’s not just the fact that we’ve won those games, but the way we’ve played, because we haven’t given up many scoring chances.” The Warriors, playing their fourth game in five nights, were outshot 13-3 in a first period that was called with 3:43 remaining due to a fissure in the ice behind the Red Deer net. “It was important for us to have a good start,” said Sutter, in reference to the fact the Warriors were likely a weary club. “We had to have a good first period and build momentum off that.” The Rebels opened a 2-0 lead in the first half of the frame. Haydn Fleury scored on a wrist shot from the point during a Red Deer power play and Dominik Volek potted a short-handed marker, taking a rebound off the end boards, moving to his forehand and flipping the puck past netminder Zachary Sawchenko. But the visitors responded when defenceman Alexey Sleptsov’s point shot struck a Red Deer player and bounced by Rebels goaltender Patrik Bartosak. The teams were sent to the dressing room at that point and the 3:43 was added to the second period. “That was a big goal for them right before the break. We had to regroup and get the momentum back in our favour and I thought we did a good job of that,” said Sutter. Matt Bellerive made it a 3-1 game with a snap shot from the low slot 6:38 into the middle fame, but again, the
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Red Deer Rebel Wyatt Johnson get an assist on this play as teammate Dominik Volek gets the puck in the net behind Moose Jaw Warrior goaltender Zachary Sawchenko for a first period, short handed marker. Warriors answered back as Brayden Point took a stretch pass from Travis Brown, raced in on a breakaway and beat Bartosak with a nifty move. The Warriors, at that point, were like the little brother who hangs around hoping for a treat. “We talked about that after the second period, we told the guys to just stay with our game and make sure we have urgency in the third period and make sure we establish ourselves with the way we want to play on home ice,”
said Sutter. “And again, I didn’t think we have up much in the third period.” Indeed, the Warriors barely got a sniff in the final frame despite their nine shots, while Rebels rookie Meyer Nell notched an insurance goal at 4:47 with a bullet from the top of the faceoff circle. “I think we kind of let off the gas pedal in the second period, but we ended up all right,” said Rebels captain Conner Bleackley, who added to his team scoring lead with a pair of
assists. “We refocused during the intermission and coming out in third we didn’t want to give them anything. They got under 20 shots tonight and any time you can limit a team like that it’s good.” Bleackley agreed that the Rebels have to play a tight defensive style to experience success.
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Strong game at the net propels Kings to victory BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 3 Huskies 0 Thanks to a week off the RDC Kings had a little extra time to work on their blocking. That was evident as they played a strong game at the net in downing the Keyano College Huskies 25-21, 25-15, 25-21 in Alberta Colleges Men’s Volleyball League action at RDC Friday. The win completed a sweep of the twin bill as the Queens won 25-18, 2516, 18-25, 24-26, 15-2. “We knew they had some fire power and would be heavy on the outside so with the week off we had time to work on blocking and it showed,” said Kings head coach Aaron Schulha, who knows they can still be better. “Our serve and passing weren’t good enough, our pass receive especially,” he said. “We had an opportunity with some of the things they do with their blocking and defence to put them in trouble, but our passing wasn’t good enough to get the sets where we wanted. But that will hopefully change tomorrow.” The teams clash again today with the women at 1 p.m. and the men to follow. The Kings blocking and defence were the difference in the game, which pleased Schulha.
“We have enough guys to put the ball away, but to be successful it comes down to defence first. We do that and look after the little things we’ll be tough to beat.” The Kings ran their record to 5-0, but will likely be 7-0 when the two forfeited games against Lethbridge are added on. The Huskies slipped to 3-4. Kings setter Sam Brisbane was named player of the match as he was able to get everyone involved in the offence and when called upon was solid at the net with a kill and two stuff blocks. However, he got a lot of help as middle Chris Osborn dominated play at the net with three kills and five stuff blocks and Chris Jones was outstanding on defence and chipped in with six kills. Tim Finnigan had 11 kills while Braden O’Toole, who is just back from a finger injury, added five kills. Kashtin De Souza, who had six digs, was inserted in at libero for the first time with Parker Maris out for a game. “It took Kashtin a while to settle in, but once he did he did a good job,” said Schulha. Kornel Kowalewski, one of two players from Poland, had 10 kills for the Huskies while setter Tyson Swain of Leslieville, and David Thompson High School, was their player of the match.
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Red Deer College Queens Karrisa Kuhr, left, and Alex Donaghy stuff block a shot by a Keyano Huskies player at Red Deer College Friday.
Roughriders say emotions can’t get best of them BY JENNIFER GRAHAM THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — Mental preparation will be a big part of the game plan for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as they get ready for the CFL West Division final. The Roughriders will head west to face the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday, and quarterback Darian Durant says they’ll have to keep their heads in the game. “You can’t let the emotions get the best of you,” Durant said Friday after practice in Regina. “You have to realize that it’s going to take a full 60 minutes of fundamental football to get the job done, especially on the road in hostile territory
against a damn good team. You have to realize what’s at stake and make sure that you have the right state of mind.” What’s at stake for the Riders is a chance to play in the Grey Cup on Nov. 24. at Mosaic Stadium, their home turf. But first they have to get past Calgary, who won the West with the CFL’s best record of 14-4. The Stampeders also won the season series with Saskatchewan 2-1, with both victories coming at McMahon Stadium. The rivalry between the two teams was heated this season, but Durant was looking forward. “It doesn’t even matter what happened during the regular season. It’s all about now,” he said. “They know they’ll face a different team. We know we’ll face a different team.
“I don’t think what happened this year has anything to do with what you’ll see on Sunday.” Slotback Geroy Simon, who spent 12 seasons with the B.C. Lions before joining the Riders in January, is drawing on experience to get through the West final this weekend. “You have to treat it like another game, but you know that it’s either win or go home and it can be a huge game for all of us,” said Simon. “I know for me it’s all about, I want to leave a lasting legacy in a positive way, so this just kind of adds to that. I consider myself a winner and no matter where I go, I want to win and win championships.” But for Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin, Sunday’s
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Tough challenge for GSP at UFC 167 BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LAS VEGAS — Chael Sonnen has fought for the title in two weight classes and, while moonlighting as a Fox TV analyst, is no stranger to breaking down MMA matchups. He sees challenger Johny (Bigg Rigg) Hendricks as the hardest fight of welterweight champion Georges StPierre’s career. “But it also, by far, the hardest fight Johny’s ever had,” Sonnen adds. Hendricks (15-1) is a former NCAA champion wrestler with one-punch knockout power. Jon Fitch, who went 25 gruelling minutes with St-Pierre in 2008, lasted just 12 seconds with Hendricks in 2011. The former Oklahoma State wrestling star disposed of Amir Sadollah in 29 seconds, Charlie Brenneman in 40 and Martin (The Hitman) Kampman in 46. St-Pierre (24-2) and Hendricks meet Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the main event of UFC 167, the UFC’s 20-year anniversary show. The 30-year-old Hendricks is a happy-go-lucky, gregarious father of three
young girls who has shown his killer instinct this week in his choice of words, if nothing else. “My mind is to kill him,” said the Dallas-based challenger, before quickly adding: “Not in that sense, but it’s to beat him, to demolish him. I want to win where he doesn’t want to fight me again ... Yeah, he’s done a lot of things, but that doesn’t matter. “When he steps into the Octagon with me, the past’s the past. I plan on making a new future.” Of course, St-Pierre is used to having a giant target on his back. He has won his last 11 fights — the longest current winning streak in the UFC — while making eight straight title defences (former middleweight champion Anderson Silva holds the record at 10). St-Pierre is a relentless machine whose performances in the gym would make an NFL scout drool. And the 32-year-old from Montreal is constantly adding new challenges to his training, be it working out with elite gymnasts or sprinters. Muay Thai veterans Lamsongkram Chuwattana and Yod Wilek were part of his camp for Hendricks, helping break down the challenger’s striking.
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San Jose Sharks’ Patrick Marleau is checked by Edmonton Oilers’ Philip Larsen during first period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Friday. The Sharks beat the Oilers 3 - 1.
Longtime CFL rivals renew hostilities FIRST TIME SINCE 1986 ARGOS AND TI-CATS HAVE MET IN A CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TORONTO — They’re the defending Grey Cup champions getting ready to face their arch rivals at Rogers Centre on Sunday with a trip to this year’s CFL championship game on the line. But the Toronto Argonauts aren’t getting top billing at their home stadium. Hanging from the light posts around Rogers Centre are Buffalo Bills flags promoting their Dec. 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. And that doesn’t sit well with Argos linebacker Marcus Ball. “It is disheartening, somewhat of a bitter feeling,” Ball said following Friday’s practice at Rogers Centre. “I know that’s not true because I know the Double Blue will be strong, loud and proud here Sunday afternoon. “But I mean, those guys (Bills) play here in December. It’s November and we play here Sunday.” Toronto hosts the Hamilton TigerCats in the East final Sunday, the first time since ’86 the longtime rivals have met in a conference championship. But
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Chiefs get revenge What a difference a few days makes. Last Saturday the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs dropped a 1-0 decision to the Leduc Oil Kings at home. On Thursday the Chiefs went on the road to Leduc and came away with an 8-2 victory. Cole Kapak and Teagan Kooman scored two goals each with singles added by Ross Heidt, Jeff de Wit, Layne
there were no visible advertisements for the game outside Rogers Centre and the only indication inside was a small sign in an elevator. The Argos, owned by Hamilton businessman and Tory senator David Braley, are a tenant at Rogers Centre. The stadium is owned by Rogers Communications Inc., which also owns the facility’s prime tenant, the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2007, Rogers paid the Bills US$78 million for the right to stage select Buffalo home games at Rogers Centre from 2008-’12. The deal was extended five more years in January. Calls to Rogers officials weren’t immediately returned Friday. “Why are there Buffalo Bills flags flying all around the Rodgers Centre?? This is our house. EASTFINAL Argos Bigproblemwiththat,” the Argos star tweeted. “It caught me off guard,” Ball said afterwards. “It’s something that caught my eye and it was (for) a moment. “I haven’t had time to retweet or delete it so, yeah, you caught me.” There’s no doubt in Ball’s mind Rogers Centre will be hopping Sunday af-
ternoon, almost as feverishly as it was last November when more than 50,000 fans watched Toronto beat Calgary to win the historic 100th Grey Cup game. “It’s going to be the closest thing to (last year’s) Grey Cup,” Ball said. “A lot of guys, new guys especially, are asking, ’What was that experience like?’ “Everybody wants to know what it felt like and, hey, man, this is the closest thing you’ll get to it right here Sunday afternoon. Guys are excited, we really are.” The Argos (11-7) finished atop the East Division ahead of the secondplace Ticats (10-8), who won the season series 2-1. Hamilton advanced to the conference final with a 19-16 overtime semifinal win over Montreal last weekend in Guelph, Ont. Toronto hasn’t played since a 23-20 home loss to Montreal on Nov. 1 in the regular-season finale for both teams that came with the playoff berths set. Argos head coach Scott Milanovich likes where his team is and expects his best players to be in top form Sunday. “I don’t want to let the other guys
Bensmiller and TJ Brown. Tyler Steenbergen added three assists. Cole Sears finished with 24 saves in goal for the win while his teammates had 45 shots on a pair of Leduc netminders. The Chiefs, 8-3-2, return to action today when they host the Calgary Buffaloes at 4:45 p.m. at the Arena.
tempt to get back on a winning track tonight when they host the Drumheller Dragons in an AJHL contest starting at 7:30 p.m. The Grizzlys fell 4-3 to the host Camrose Kodiaks Thursday, getting goals from Spencer Dorowicz, Austin Kernahan and Nikolas Koberstein. Braeden Salverda, with two goals, Scott Ferguson and Jody Sick scored for the Kodiaks. Camrose netminder Devin McDonald made 25 saves. Ethan Jemieff stopped eight of 12 shots in the Olds net before being replaced by Jake Tamagi, who blocked all 20 he faced.
Grizzlys looking win against Dragons OLDS — The Olds Grizzlys will at-
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CFL: Getzlaf returns The Riders got to this point with a 29-25 win over the B.C. Lions in the West semifinal last weekend. Durant completed 19 of 23 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns in the semifinal win. He also picked up 97 rushing yards on six carries. Durant says running is important in every game. “Every game dictates a different guy stepping up, a different situation, so we’ll see what the game holds. If it’s up to me and if a lane’s open for me to run, then so be it. If we win by throwing the ball, then so be it. If (Kory) Sheets does it, then we’ll take that too,” said Durant. The Riders will also have slotback Chris Getzlaf back in the game. Getzlaf was the Riders’ receiving leader this year with 63 catches for 1,047 yards, but suffered a knee injury in the team’s 29-25 loss to Calgary on Oct. 26 and hasn’t played since. “He got through practice today,” said Chamblin. “There was better progression. He ran his routes faster and he made more moves and things like that to finish the whole game plan.”
REBELS: Looking for fourth straight win “When we were playing our bad hockey the other teams were getting something like 40 shots a night,” he said. “In the last three games the teams have probably averaged about 20 shots. We know Patty will make saves for us at key times so any time we outshoot the opposition I like our chances.” The Rebels got extra mileage from their bottom six forwards, as Nell had two points with a goal and an assist, Wyatt Johnson had a pair of helpers and Vukie Mpofu assisted on the fourth marker. “The kids played well tonight,” said Sutter. “To a man, we had a really good effort and I thought our third and fourth lines were really good. They created momentum for us and got a big goal for us too.” The Rebels will seek their fourth consecutive win when they face the Hurricanes tonight in Lethbridge. “This thing is starting to get turned around and tomorrow is a big game for us,” said Bleackley. “Every game from now on is the biggest game of the year.” ● Nell, from Boissevain, Man., on Friday was named to the Team West roster for the World Un-
der 17 Hockey Challenge Dec. 29-Jan. 4 in Cape Breton, N.S. Rebels forwards Adam Musil and Grayson Pawlenchuk will suit up for Team Pacific. Also named to Team West was defenceman Wyatt Kalynuk, who attended Red Deer’s training camp in August but has committed to Western Michigan University for 2016-17. The 16-year-old, who remains on the Rebels protected list, is with the Virden Oil Capitals of the MJHL . . . Bartosak finished with 17 saves Friday, while Sawchenko faced 31 shots . . . The Rebels’ next home game is Wednesday versus the Kootenay Ice. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com
COLLEGE: Rookies given a chance Queens 3 Huskies 2 The Queens who came into the match as the fifth ranked team in the country, never looked comfortable, even when they were winning their first two sets. They seemed to lack enthusiasm and cohesion, which was especially evident in the third and fourth sets. Head coach Talbot Walton did have two of his top players — setter Bronwyn Hawkes and left side Brooke Sutter — on the bench as he wanted to give some of his rookies more playing time. While that may have affected the team play, Walton said that was no excuse. “It was simply a lack of being prepared,” he said. “I’m not pointing fingers at anyone, but I don’t think our experienced players played like they have to. We had some other athletes in there who could showcase what they can do and you expect your experienced players to help them out, not make it tougher on them. “We’d make a good play then a poor play, there was no way we were prepared. That was evident as we lost those two sets then come back and win 15-2. They didn’t want to play in the third and fourth sets, which was disappointing. On the other hand I was happy with what they showed in the fifth set when we needed to win.” On the positive side was the play of rookie left side Kendra Sorensen, who came in late in the third set. “She provided a bit of a spark when we needed it,” said Walton. “She’s not shy about hitting the ball and served well. She owns her space, which is the type of player you want. I was hoping everyone else played like her.” Karissa Kuhr was steady and finished with 11 kills, nine digs, a block and two aces while Amber Adolf had 10 kills and eight digs, Miranda Dawe 10
off the hook but that’s what superstars are, when the lights are the brightest they step up and put a team on their back,” he said. “We’ll ask our veterans and the guys who’ve been there to show them the way.” Since 1950, Toronto and Hamilton have met seven times in the East final, with the Argos winning four times. But the Ticats won the last meeting between the two en route to capturing the ’86 Grey Cup. Hamilton quarterback Henry Burris has played well against Toronto, completing 70-of-104 passes for 985 yards with five TDs and two interceptions. Ball said Burris, 38, who was the CFL’s passing leader this season, is the key to the Ticats’ offensive attack. “Hank has definitely had success against us,” Ball said. “Our biggest challenge will be keeping him under control and not letting him get into his groove. “When Hank gets into a groove, he beats anybody in the league . . . once he’s on, he’s on so that’s going to be the toughest thing, trying to keep him antsy in the pocket if we can.”
All-Stars win lopsided contest The Grandview All-Stars downed Bulldog Scrap Metal 100-67 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Thursday. Adam Trotsky had 21 points and Adam Bowie 17 for Grandview while Victor Moncholi had 19 and Travis Rasmussan 16 for the Bulldogs.
kills and setter Ashley Fehr two kills, two aces and eight digs. Libero Maddi Quinn had 17 digs. Rianne Virostek had nine kills and 14 digs for the Huskies. Basketball Queens 61 Trojans 56 The RDC Queens continued their solid play as they won their fourth straight game and ran their record to 5-2 with a 61-56 win over the SAIT Trojans in Calgary Friday. The Queens showed their continuing maturity as they were outscored 29-13 in the third quarter to fall behind 47-40, but then came back to win the fourth quarter 21-9. “Things just weren’t falling for us in the third quarter, but we continued to battle,” said Queens head coach Mike Woollard. “We’re starting to have an identity of a gutsy, gritty, hard-working team, which is nice to have.” Jessica Foley had 14 points and 11 rebounds while Sarah Williamson played 31 minutes and finished with 14 points and five boards. Dedra Janvier added 14 points and Carly Hoar six assists. Kings 65 Trojans 43 It was yet another strong defensive effort by the 7-0 Kings as they downed the Trojans 65-43, but they can still do better, according to head coach Clayton Pottinger. “There’s still room for improvement,” he said. “What we didn’t do was block them off the boards as well as we can as they had 14 offensive rebounds. That’s an unacceptable total.” Clay Crelin led the Kings with 20 points, 16 rebounds and six steals while Jacob Cusumano had 13 points and Lloyd Strickland nine points and eight assists. RDC hosts SAIT tonight with the women tipping off at 6 p.m. with the men to follow. drode@reddeeradvocate.com RED DEER MINOR HOCKEY COMMISION
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SCOREBOARD Hockey
Today
● Bantam AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Red Deer Ramada, 11:30 a.m., Arena; Taber at Red Deer Steel Kings, 4:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Bantam football: Tier 2 provincial final — Calgary Bulldogs at Lacombe, 11 a.m., MEGlobal Athletic Park. ● College volleyball: Fort McMurray Keyano at RDC, women at 1 p.m., men to follow. ● High school football: Provincial sixman semifinal — Breton at Rimbey, 1:30 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park. ● Midget AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Elks, 2 p.m., Arena; Calgary Canucks at Sylvan Lake, 7:30 p.m. ● High school football: Provincial tier 3 semifinal — Ardrossan at Sylvan Lak, 4 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park. ● Junior women’s hockey: Medicine Hat at Central Alberta Amazons, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Buffaloes at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena. ● College basketball: SAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Peewee AA hockey: Medicine Hat Black at Sylvan Lake, 6 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Major midget female hockey: Peace Country at Red Deer, 7:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● AJHL: Drumheller at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Okotoks at Stettler, 7:30 p.m.; High River at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.
Sunday
● Major midget female hockey: Peace Country at Red Deer, 10:30 a.m., Collicutt Centre ● Bantam AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Ramada, noon, Arena; Okotoks at Sylvan Lake, 2:30 p.m. ● Major bantam female hockey: Calgary Outlaws at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Peewee AA hockey: Medicine Hat Black at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Midget AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 2:45 p.m., Arena. ● Men’s basketball: Grandview Allstars vs. Carstar, Monstars vs. Vikings, 4:15 p.m.; Orangemen vs. Dream Team, Rusty Chuckers vs. Wells Furniture, The Secret Runs vs. Alken Basin Drillers, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber.
Transactions BASEBALL American League TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with 1B Dan Johnson on a minor league contract. National League PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with LHP Cesar Jimenez on a minor league contract. American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Released RHP Kyle Lindquist and INF Brian Kolb. Frontier League RIVER CITY RASCALS — Signed 2B Kyle Jones to a contract extension. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — Signed RHP Scott Dunn to a contract extension. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined N.Y. Knicks G J.R. Smith $25,000 for directing hostile and inappropriate language to another player via his Twitter account. Women’s National Basketball Association PHOENIX MERCURY — Named Sandy Brondello coach and vice-president of player personnel. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Atlanta S William Moore $22,050, Miami LB Philip Wheeler $21,000, Green Bay LB Clay Matthews and Seattle DE Michael Bennett $15,750 and San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick $7,875 for their actions in last week’s games. HOUSTON TEXANS — Claimed LB Ricky Sapp off waivers from the N.Y. Jets. Waived RB Ray Graham. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released WR LaQuan Williams. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Reassigned C Peter Holland to Norfolk (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned RW Patrick Eaves and C Luke Glendening to Grand Rapids (AHL). EDMONTON OILERS — Assigned F Mark Arcobello to Oklahoma City (AHL). Recalled D Oscar Klefbom from Oklahoma City. FLORIDA PANTHERS — Traded RW Kris Versteeg and LW Philippe Lefebvre to Chicago for RW Jimmy Hayes and D Dylan Olsen. MINNESOTA WILD — Recalled G Johan Gustafsson from Iowa (AHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned F Christian Thomas to Hamilton (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled D Connor Murphy from Portland (AHL). VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Signed G Eddie Lack to a two-year contract extension. American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Recalled D Sean Escobedo from Stockton (ECHL). Signed D Mike Cornell to a professional tryout agreement. TEXAS STARS — Assigned G Josh Robinson to Idaho (ECHL). LACROSSE National Lacrosse League BUFFALO BANDITS — Signed Fs John Tavares, Mike Hominuck, Jamie Rooney, Derek Hopcroft and Joel Matthews; Ts Jordan Critch and Nick Diachenko; M Mitch Wilde; and G Kurtis Wagar to one-year contracts. COLORADO MAMMOTH — Announced the retirement of T Richard Morgan. COLLEGE FLORIDA — Reinstated F Dorian Finney-Smith to the men’s basketball team.
Soccer ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE GP W D L GF GA Arsenal 11 8 1 2 22 10 Liverpool 11 7 2 2 21 10 Southampton 11 6 4 1 15 5 Chelsea 11 6 3 2 18 10 M. United 11 6 2 3 18 13 Everton 11 5 5 1 14 10 Tottenham 11 6 2 3 9 6 M. City 11 6 1 4 28 12 Newcastle 11 5 2 4 15 16 West Brom 11 3 5 3 12 12 Aston Villa 11 4 2 5 11 12 Hull City 11 4 2 5 9 14 Swansea 11 3 3 5 15 15 Cardiff City 11 3 3 5 9 15 Norwich 11 3 2 6 9 21 West Ham 11 2 4 5 9 11 Stoke 11 2 4 5 10 14 Fulham 11 3 1 7 10 19 Sunderland 11 2 1 8 8 22 Crystal Palace 11 1 1 9 6 21 International Football World Cup Playoff Round 1 First Leg Reykjavik, Iceland Iceland 0, Croatia 0 Lisbon, Portugal Portugal 1, Sweden 0 Pireas, Greece Greece 3, Romania 1 Kyiv, Ukraine Ukraine 2, France 0 Friendly Czech Republic 2, Canada 0 England 0, Chile 2 Italy 1, Germany 1 Scotland 0, United States 0 Turkey 1, Northern Ireland 0 East Rutherford, New Jersey Argentina 0, Ecuador 0 Dublin Ireland 3, Latvia 0
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Pts 25 23 22 21 20 20 20 19 17 14 14 14 12 12 11 10 10 10 7 4
WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Swift Current 25 15 8 0 2 95 73 Prince Albert 23 13 8 2 0 79 74 Regina 22 12 10 0 0 67 74 Brandon 23 12 11 0 0 81 84 Saskatoon 25 9 13 1 2 84 102 Moose Jaw 26 7 15 2 2 63 93 Central Division GP W L OTLSOL Medicine Hat 21 15 3 3 0 Edmonton 22 13 8 0 1 Calgary 21 11 6 1 3 Kootenay 23 11 10 2 0 Red Deer 22 10 11 0 1 Lethbridge 23 3 17 1 2
GF GA 84 56 81 53 69 71 64 69 60 68 58 114
WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 18 14 2 0 2 77 Victoria 22 12 9 0 1 54 Prince George 24 8 12 1 3 67 Vancouver 22 8 11 2 1 65 Kamloops 22 6 13 2 1 60
Portland Everett Spokane Tri-City Seattle
GP 22 21 21 23 21
U.S. Division W L OTLSOL 16 4 1 1 14 3 4 0 14 7 0 0 12 9 0 2 11 8 0 2
GF 109 74 82 65 74
Moose Jaw Red Deer Pt 32 28 24 24 21 18 Pt 33 27 26 24 21 9
GA 43 57 96 81 82
Pt 30 25 20 19 15
GA 68 56 56 59 83
Pt 34 32 28 26 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. Friday’s results Brandon 6 Saskatoon 2 Prince Albert 3 Kootenay 2 Calgary 3 Swift Current 2 (SO) Red Deer 4 Moose Jaw 2 Prince George at Spokane Regina at Tri-City Seattle at Victoria Medicine Hat at Vancouver Portland at Everett Today’s games Kootenay at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Swift Current at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Portland at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Tri-City at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Prince George at Everett, 7:05 p.m. Medicine Hat at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Regina at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Rebels 4, Warriors 2 First Period 1. Red Deer, Fleury 4 (Nell, Bleackley) 4:30 (pp) 2. Red Deer, Volek 7 (Gaudet, Johnson) 9:45 (sh) 3. Moose Jaw, Sleptsov 1 (Fioretti, Forsberg) 16:17 Penalties — Eberle MJ (double high-sticking) 2:27, Johnson MJ (hooking) 6:19, Musil RD (tripping) 9:27. Second Period 4. Red Deer, Bellerive 6 (Bleackley) 6:38 5. Moose Jaw, Point 9 (Brown, Valentine) 15:35 Penalty — Howden MJ (interference) 8:14. Third Period 6. Red Deer, Nell 1 (Johnson, Mpofu) 4:47. Penalties — Dieno RD (interference) 10:04, Valentine MJ (holding) 16:46.
Shots on goal by 3 7 9 — 13 8 10 —
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Goal — Moose Jaw: Sawchenko (L,4-3-0); Red Deer: Bartosak (W,9-8-1). Power plays (goal-chances) — Moose Jaw: 0-2; Red Deer: 1-5. Attendance — 5,346 at Red Deer, Alta. NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 19 14 5 0 28 61 Boston 19 12 6 1 25 53 Detroit 20 9 5 6 24 50 Toronto 19 11 7 1 23 53 Montreal 20 10 8 2 22 52 Ottawa 19 8 7 4 20 57 Florida 20 4 12 4 12 42 Buffalo 21 5 15 1 11 39 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 19 12 7 0 24 55 Washington 20 11 8 1 23 65 Carolina 19 8 7 4 20 37 N.Y. Rangers 18 9 9 0 18 41 New Jersey 19 6 8 5 17 38 N.Y. Islanders 20 7 10 3 17 56 Philadelphia 19 7 10 2 16 35 Columbus 19 6 10 3 15 48 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 19 13 2 4 30 71 Colorado 18 14 4 0 28 58 Minnesota 20 12 4 4 28 53 St. Louis 17 12 2 3 27 61 Dallas 19 10 7 2 22 56 Winnipeg 21 10 9 2 22 56 Nashville 19 8 9 2 18 39 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 22 15 5 2 32 71 San Jose 20 13 2 5 31 71 Phoenix 20 13 4 3 29 67 Los Angeles 20 13 6 1 27 57 Vancouver 21 11 7 3 25 55 Calgary 19 6 10 3 15 52 Edmonton 21 4 15 2 10 49
GA 44 36 55 45 44 58 69 64 GA 43 58 51 49 48 64 48 56 GA 53 37 43 40 55 59 61 GA 56 45 63 46 56 71 81
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Friday’s Games Carolina 3, Anaheim 2, SO Montreal 3, Columbus 2, SO Washington 4, Detroit 3, SO Winnipeg 3, Philadelphia 2, SO Buffalo 3, Toronto 1 Los Angeles 2, New Jersey 0 Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 1 Ottawa 4, Boston 2 Minnesota 3, Florida 2 San Jose 3, Edmonton 1 Saturday’s Games Buffalo at Toronto, 5 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Detroit at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Carolina at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Chicago at Nashville, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Florida at Colorado, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 8 p.m. FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Jets 3, Flyers 2 (SO) First Period
1. Winnipeg, Byfuglien 2 (Setoguchi, Jokinen) 5:36 (pp) 2. Philadelphia, Hartnell 3 (Voracek, Giroux) 6:25 3. Philadelphia, Simmonds 2 (Hartnell, Timonen) 11:45 (pp) Second Period No Scoring. Third Period 4. Winnipeg, Byfuglien 3 (Jokinen, Kane) 14:23 (pp) Overtime No Scoring. Shootout Winnipeg wins 2-1 Philadelphia (1) — Lecavalier, miss; Giroux, goal; Read, miss; Schenn, miss; Timonen, miss. Winnipeg (2) — Setoguchi, goal; Ladd, miss; Jokinen, miss; Wheeler, miss; Little, goal. Goal — Philadelphia: Mason (SOL,5-7-2); Winnipeg: Pavelec (W,8-7-2). Wild 3, Panthers 2 First Period 1. Minnesota, Parise 10 (Koivu, Pominville) 4:59 (pp) 2. Minnesota, Pominville 12 (Spurgeon, Niederreiter) 13:38 Second Period No Scoring. Third Period 3. Florida, Kopecky 1 (Winchester) 3:31 4. Florida, Huberdeau 4 (Bjugstad) 8:59 5. Minnesota, Coyle 2 (Koivu, Suter) 11:38 Goal — Florida: Thomas (L,3-6-0); Minnesota: Harding (W,11-2-2). Capitals 4, Red Wings 3 (SO) First Period 1. Washington, Laich 3 (Oleksy) 5:50 2. Detroit, Franzen 3 (Kindl, DeKeyser) 15:52 (pp) 3. Detroit, Franzen 4 (Tatar, Helm) 18:10 Second Period 4. Detroit, DeKeyser 2 (Franzen, Kindl) 19:42 (pp) Third Period 5. Washington, Ovechkin 15 (Johansson, Backstrom) 3:19 6. Washington, Latta 1 (Carlson, Alzner) 11:54 Overtime No Scoring. Shootout Washington wins 1-0 Washington (1) — Grabovski, miss; Ovechkin, miss; Backstrom, goal. Detroit (0) — Datsyuk, miss; Franzen, miss; Bertuzzi, miss. Goal — Washington: Holtby (W,9-6-0); Detroit: Howard (SOL,5-5-6). Senators 4, Bruins 2 First Period 1. Boston, Eriksson 4 (Bartkowski, Bergeron) 6:03 2. Boston, Marchand 3 (Bartkowski, Eriksson) 9:50 3. Ottawa, Neil 3, 19:10. Second Period No Scoring. Third Period 4. Ottawa, Spezza 9 (Karlsson, Michalek) 1:32 5. Ottawa, Cowen 3 (Conacher, Spezza) 5:42 6. Ottawa, Ryan 10, 10:11 Goal — Boston: Rask (L,10-5-1); Ottawa: Anderson (W,5-5-2). Hurricanes 3, Ducks 2 (SO) First Period No Scoring. Second Period 1. Anaheim, Perry 12 (Getzlaf) 18:00 2. Carolina, Semin 4 (Murphy) 19:43 (pp) Third Period 3. Carolina, Bowman 2 (Sekera) 3:01 4. Anaheim, Penner 4 (Perry, Fowler) 7:18 (pp) Overtime
No Scoring. Shootout Carolina wins 2-1 Anaheim (1) — Selanne, miss; Perry, goal; Getzlaf, miss. Carolina (2) — Nash, goal; Semin, miss; Terry, goal. Goal — Anaheim: Fasth (SOL,2-1-1); Carolina: Peters (W,4-5-1). Canadiens 3, Blue Jackets 2 (SO) First Period 1. Columbus, Umberger 4 (Foligno, Wisniewski) 15:33 2. Columbus, Anisimov 5 (Nikitin, Savard) 17:12 3. Montreal, Galchenyuk 4, 19:52. Second Period 4. Montreal, Eller 7 (Briere, Markov) 7:34 (pp) Third Period No Scoring. Overtime No Scoring. Shootout Montreal wins 1-0 Montreal (1) — Galchenyuk, miss; Desharnais, goal. Columbus (0) — Letestu, miss; Anisimov, miss; Johansen, miss. Goal — Montreal: Budaj (W,3-1-0); Columbus: McElhinney (SOL,1-2-1). Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 1 First Period No Scoring. Second Period 1. Toronto, Smith 2 (Clarkson, Raymond) 6:25 2. Buffalo, Ott 3 (Myers, Pysyk) 9:45 (pp) 3. Buffalo, Foligno 3 (Ott, Stafford) 15:22 Third Period 4. Buffalo, Ehrhoff 1 (Pysyk) 19:32 (en) Goal — Toronto: Bernier (L,7-5-1); Buffalo: Miller (W,4-11-0). Kings 2, Devils 0 First Period No Scoring. Second Period No Scoring. Third Period 1. Los Angeles, King 6 (Muzzin, Williams) 13:08 2. Los Angeles, Kopitar 5 (Doughty, Mitchell) 19:57 (en-pp) Goal — Los Angeles: Scrivens (W, 3-1-1); New Jersey: Schneider (L, 1-5-3). Penguins 4, Predators 1 First Period 1. Nashville, Bourque 2 (Klein) 2:28 2. Pittsburgh, Dupuis 3 (D’Agostini, Sutter) 12:36 3. Pittsburgh, Neal 1 (Malkin, Crosby) 15:56 (pp) Second Period 4. Pittsburgh, Letang 4 (Malkin, Neal) 7:58 5. Pittsburgh, Sutter 3 (Jokinen, Martin) 18:37 Third Period No Scoring. Goal (shots-saves) — Nashville: Mazanec (L,0-2-0) (25-21), Hutton (0:00 third, 8-8); Pittsburgh: Fleury (W,11-5-0). Sharks 3, Oilers 1 First Period 1. San Jose, Pavelski 7 (Thornton, Marleau) 15:44 (pp) 2. San Jose, Hertl 12 (Thornton, Wingels) 17:13 Second Period 3. San Jose, Marleau 10 (Demers, Thornton) 3:45 4. Edmonton, Yakupov 3 (Gagner, Hemsky) 12:48 (pp) Third Period No Scoring. Goal — San Jose: Stalock (W,3-0-0); Edmonton: Dubnyk (L,3-10-1).
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CFL Sunday’s results Division Semifinals East At Guelph, Ont. Hamilton 19 Montreal 16 (OT) West Saskatchewan 29 B.C. 25 Sunday, Nov. 17 Division Finals East Hamilton at Toronto, 11 a.m. West Saskatchewan at Calgary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 101st Grey Cup At Regina East champion vs. West champion, 4:30 p.m. NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 7 2 0 .778 234 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 169 Miami 4 5 0 .444 193 Buffalo 3 7 0 .300 199 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 7 3 0 .700 252 Tennessee 4 6 0 .400 227
PA 175 231 209 259 PA 220 226
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7 8
Cincinnati Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh
W 6 4 4 3
L 4 5 5 6
Kansas City Denver San Diego Oakland
W 9 8 4 3
L 0 1 5 6
0 .222 0 .111 North T Pct 0 .600 0 .444 0 .444 0 .333 West T Pct 0 1.000 0 .889 0 .444 0 .333
170 115
248 291
PF 234 172 188 179
PA 186 197 189 218
PF 215 371 212 166
PA 111 238 202 223
NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 5 5 0 .500 274 Philadelphia 5 5 0 .500 252 N.Y. Giants 3 6 0 .333 165 Washington 3 6 0 .333 230 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 7 2 0 .778 265 Carolina 6 3 0 .667 214 Atlanta 2 7 0 .222 186 Tampa Bay 1 8 0 .111 146 North W L T Pct PF Detroit 6 3 0 .667 238 Chicago 5 4 0 .556 259 Green Bay 5 4 0 .556 245 Minnesota 2 7 0 .222 220
PA 258 244 243 287 PA 163 115 251 209
W Seattle 9 San Francisco 6 Arizona 5 St. Louis 4
L 1 3 4 6
West T 0 0 0 0
Pct .900 .667 .556 .400
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PA 159 155 198 234
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Friday’s Games Indiana 104, Milwaukee 77 Chicago 96, Toronto 80 Portland 109, Boston 96 Charlotte 86, Cleveland 80 Miami 110, Dallas 104 Atlanta 113, Philadelphia 103 Denver 117, Minnesota 113 Brooklyn 100, Phoenix 98, OT San Antonio 91, Utah 82 Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Detroit at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.
Today’s Games Dallas at Orlando, 5 p.m. Cleveland at Washington, 5 p.m. Miami at Charlotte, 5 p.m. Atlanta at New York, 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 6 p.m. Boston at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Denver at Houston, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Brooklyn at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Portland at Toronto, 11 a.m. Memphis at Sacramento, 4 p.m. Detroit at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.
Golf LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL At Guadalajara Country Club Guadalajara, Mexico Purse: $1 million Yardage: 6,633; Par 72 Second Round Anna Nordqvist So Yeon Ryu Pornanong Phatlum Lexi Thompson Gerina Piller Inbee Park I.K. Kim Lizette Salas Stacy Lewis Karine Icher Suzann Pettersen Jenny Shin Morgan Pressel Ilhee Lee Jessica Korda Azahara Munoz Amy Yang Paula Creamer Carlota Ciganda Jodi Ewart Shadoff Chella Choi Mo Martin Ai Miyazato Michelle Wie Brittany Lincicome Brittany Lang Cristie Kerr Catriona Matthew Meena Lee Caroline Hedwall Sandra Gal Margarita Ramos Angela Stanford Alejandra Llaneza Beatriz Recari Taylor Collins
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OHL Classic At Mayakoba Resort (El Camaleon Golf Club) Playa del Carmen, Mexico Purse: $6 million Yardage: 6,987; Par: 71 Partial Second Round 98 players did not complete the second round Kevin Stadler Robert Karlsson Ryan Moore Jhonattan Vegas Jason Bohn Tommy Gainey Bob Estes Jose Coceres Camilo Villegas J.J. Henry Matt Every William McGirt Spencer Levin John Huh Freddie Jacobson
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An app for all emergencies BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Smartphone apps can entertain, inform and enhance productivity. Now a Red Deer company is offering one that could be life-saving. SafeTracks GPS Solutions Inc. recently obtained the Canadian distribution rights for MyForce, a mobile computer program that connects users to an emergency call centre. Once activated, the app allows for two-way communication and for emergency personnel to be dispatched to the phone’s exact location. “It’s a fantastic product,” said Bob Aloisio, a co-founder of SafeTracks and its director of business development. Pulling out his own smartphone, Aloisio demonstrated how the MyForce app can be launched into “ready mode.” From there, it takes one push of a button to link to the call centre, where operators can listen, assess the situation and send help as needed. The call centre has access to the user’s personal information — including name, description, medical issues and safety concerns — and will only cancel a call if a code word is provided by the client. Aloisio said MyForce, which has been available in Canada since Oct. 4, is ideal for people in high-risk professions or situations. But it offers a convenient means of protection for anyone, he added. “Most of us have our phone with us at all times. That’s why we wanted to integrate the technology instead of having a different device.” SafeTracks is no stranger to hightech security, working with Calgary’s and Edmonton’s police services, the Red Deer RCMP and Alberta Health Services, among others. In business for nearly five years, it carries GPSequipped ankle bracelets, shoes and watches, and other tracking devices. “We take great products and Canadianize them,” said Aloisio. That includes climate-testing and networking devices into Canada’s cellular network, and connecting them to Northern911 Emergency Response
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BRIEFS Almita expanding presence in Saskatchewan Ponoka-based Almita Piling Inc. is expanding its presence in Saskatchewan. Almita, which manufactures and installs screw piles, announced on Friday that it has acquired the assets of Swift Sure Screw Piles of Debden, Sask. “Not only is this a strategic move for Almita but it also means the addition of two installation units and a fleet of support equipment,” said company president Jeff Lloyd in a news release. “With Swift Sure’s equipment and expertise, Almita is now in the position to undertake any infrastructure project in Saskatchewan.” Swift Sure installed Almita piles and the two companies had “a strong working relationship,” said the release. Almita plans to hire all of Swift Sure’s employees and continue to offer the same services in Saskatchewan, including engineering and fabrication, and project management and scheduling. Swift Sure owner Kevin Turner will remain involved as an installation
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Bob Aloisio of Red Deer’s SafeTracks GPS Solutions Inc. demonstrates the MyForce personal safety app on his smartphone. Centre in Sudbury, Ont., he said. Aloisio said he and SafeTracks president and co-founder Vince Morelli wanted to add a smartphone-based security app to their offerings. After researching Denver, Colo.-based MyForce, they decided that technology was the best option.
MyForce operates on Apple, Android and most BlackBerry devices. The app is free, but subscription to the monitoring service is $14.99 a month. Aloisio said interest in Canada has been strong, even though SafeTracks is just starting to market the service. He said Red Deer has been a good
location for the company, with the city’s central location a plus. “I think if anything, being in Red Deer has been advantageous.” Additional information about MyForce can be obtained online at myforce.ca. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
supervisor. Almita said it will retain Swift Sure’s facility in Debden, and is pursuing plans for a permanent office in Saskatoon. Debden is 194 km north of Saskatoon. In addition to its Ponoka headquarters, Almita has offices in Edmonton and Calgary. It’s been producing screw piles since 1991, with these used in the oil and gas, power transmission and distribution, and industrial and commercial construction industries. Almita’s website said the company processes more than 3.2 million kg of plate and about 305,000 metres of pipe every year.
to “pursue more significant fabrication and assembly scopes of work,” it said. New automation equipment and on-site painting facilities are also expected to provide growth opportunities, said Gemini. “The investments and capacity building we are completing is intended to strengthen our in-market differentiation as a service provider of choice to the energy industry for mid-sized project scopes,” said Doug Lautermilch, Gemini’s president and CEO. Gemini also has facilities in Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan and Dawson Creek, B.C.
ticularly strong, she said. “Lots of business people.” Bui and her family operated a restaurant under the same name in Saskatoon for about seven years, before relocating to Red Deer. Little Star Restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Gemini Corp. enters into long-term lease for land near Ponoka Gemini Corp. (TSXV: GKX) is expanding its presence in Ponoka. The Calgary-based company — which provides engineering, fabrication and maintenance services for energy and industrial facilities across Western Canada — said in a release that it’s entered into a long-term lease for additional land around its Ponoka fabrication facility. With the new area, its Ponoka property covers 47 acres. Gemini said developments in the oil and gas sector have created opportunities for its fabrication, assembly and staging operations. By expanding its Ponoka facilities, it will be able
Little Star Restaurant opens downtown Downtown Red Deer has a new Asian-themed eating option. Little Star Restaurant opened recently at No. 130, 5017 49th St. Operated by Hanh Bui and her family, it serves predominantly Vietnamese food, with some Chinese and Thai dishes as well. The menu includes a broad selection of appetizers, salads, soups and vegetarian dishes, as well as beer, wine and cocktails. The restaurant has seating for about 70, including a banquet room that can accommodate about a dozen people and is available for private bookings. “It’s been good,” said Bui of business to date. “I haven’t really advertised yet.” The lunchtime trade has been par-
Province seeking feedback on small business strategy The provincial government is organizing a series of meetings to obtain feedback from the business community, with Red Deer to be the site of one on Nov. 22. The sessions, which will be led by Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA Dave Quest, are intended to help the province develop a strategy for small businesses. Proposed objectives and actions in support of small businesses and entrepreneurs will be discussed. The meetings will run from Nov. 18 to Dec. 6, and will take place in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Lloydminster. The Red Deer gathering will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the iHotel 67. Participants are asked to register in advance. For more information or to register, go online to shape.alberta.ca. Business operators can also complete an online survey at that site.
Employment standards do not address revoked job offers Dear Working Wise: My niece ap- written proof of a job offer, your niece plied for a new job at another company wouldn’t have much luck proving in and was told that she had the job. court that she quit her job because she She put in her notice was offered a job by the new with her current employer employer. and worked the full notice The best advice I can ofperiod, but her new emfer is for your niece to start ployer told her when she looking for another job and was ready to start work that use this as a valuable lesthey had hired back a forson. mer employee and didn’t She should be confident need her anymore — leavin the organization and ofing her with no job. fer before she accepts a job Is this allowed when the offer, and should get the job job offer was made over the offer in writing before handphone? — Aggravated Aunt ing in her resignation. Dear Aggravated: I am Before accepting a new CHARLES afraid that I don’t have job, she should also considSTRACHEY great news for you and your er asking: niece. ● When and where will WORKING WISE Alberta’s Employment I be working and for how Standards do not address long? revoked job offers. This would most ● Is there any shift work, overtime likely be considered a “civil” legal or travel? matter. ● Is overtime paid or unpaid? Some Your niece would have to sue the professions are exempted. employer for damages. But without ● What is the salary or wage?
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job, she might want to counter the employer’s offer. She could try suggesting benefits that have little or no cost, like an extra week of vacation, free parking or a better job title. But once she has accepted the job, it will be tough to negotiate changes to the offer. If your niece would like any help finding her next job, please encourage her to visit her nearest Alberta Works Centre http://humanservices.alberta. ca/offices. Good luck! Working Wise is compiled by Charles Strachey, a manager with Alberta Human Services, for general information. He can be contacted at charles.strachey@gov. ab.ca.
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 93.96 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.29 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.74 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.64 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.16 Cdn. National Railway . 117.35 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 115.87 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 37.10 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.18 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.65 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 40.23 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.25 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.54 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.73 General Motors Co. . . . . 38.77 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.91 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.65 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 47.10 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 67.56 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.45 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.48 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.51
Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.03 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.71 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 61.89 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.22 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 27.45 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.90 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.91 First Quantum Minerals . 18.87 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 25.40 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.03 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.34 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 33.85 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 27.39
Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 99.90 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.47 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.75 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 43.75 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 16.31
Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 29.76 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 80.24 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 58.27 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.71 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 55.90 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 34.10 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.89 Canyon Services Group. 10.98 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.50 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.780 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.34 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.71 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 95.27
MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Friday amid optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve likely won’t be cutting stimulus as early as thought while giving a muted response to a sweeping economic reform plan from the Chinese government. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 51.19 points to 13,482.57. The Canadian dollar rose 0.19 of a cent to 95.72 cents US
amid strong manufacturing data for September. Statistics Canada reported that manufacturing shipments rose 0.6 per cent to $49.9 billion in September. Economists had expected they’d rise about 0.5 per cent. U.S. indexes were higher with the Dow Jones industrials ahead 85.48 points to 15,961.7, the Nasdaq up 13.23 points at 3,985.97 and the S&P 500 index 7.56 point higher at 1,798.18. Markets continued to find lift
Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 56.23 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.82 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 30.89 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.97 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . . NA Penn West Energy . . . . . . 8.82 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.480 Precision Drilling Corp . . 10.07 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 37.36 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.89 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.73 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.97 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 58.77 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 73.93 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 65.64 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.92 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 34.48 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.23 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 32.47 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 54.56 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 67.25 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.51 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 93.35 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.65 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 71.30 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 36.89 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.33
after the woman most likely to succeed Ben Bernanke at the helm of the Fed made it clear that she’s prepared to continue the central bank’s low interest rate policies to keep the U.S. economic recovery on track. During a confirmation hearing before the Senate banking committee, Janet Yellen warned critics that any potential risks posed by those policies are outweighed by the risk of leaving a still-weak economy to survive without them.
Her statements convinced markets that the central bank won’t reduce its US$85 billion of monthly bond purchases until at least March. But it could come earlier depending on economic performance so every data point will be scrutinzed for clues. Traders also looked ahead to Wednesday’s release of the minutes of the Fed’s latest interest rate meeting in October. “The (October) jobless number was a little bit better, retail numbers were a bit better and so there’s probably a little bit of a probability that December could see tapering,” said Sadiq Adatia, chief investment officer at Sun Life Financial. “I’m not thinking that’s the case but it has opened the door for the potential there.” Meanwhile, in a report issued after a closely watched Communist party conference, China’s ruling party pledged to ease barriers to private competitors in markets controlled by state companies. At the same time, they reaffirmed that governmentowned industry is the core of the economy. The report left out many details of what role private or foreign competitors might be allowed in government-controlled industries such as energy, telecoms and finance. But it outlined changes clearly intended to make industries more efficient and productive by injecting more competition. Analysts say markets were expecting something more from Chinese leaders, who are under pressure to replace an economic model based on exports and investment that delivered three decades of rapid growth but has now run out of steam. “It looks like they are going to do some reforms, which should help out growth over time,” Adatia said. “But I don’t think it was as immediate and because of that, markets didn’t take off (on the news). So it isn’t negative, it isn’t overly optimistic, just slightly positive.” Most TSX sectors were positive and the energy sector led advancers, up one per cent as
December crude edged up eight cents to US$93.84 a barrel. Bonavista Energy (TSX:BNP) rose 48 cents to C$12.71 while Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) ran up 99 cents to $34.10. The telecom sector rose 0.85 cent as BCE (TSX:BCE) improved by 45 cents to $46.74. Financials also lifted the TSX with a 0.4 per cent rise as CIBC (TSX:CM) advanced 67 cents to $90.92. Copper prices inched higher after tumbling earlier in the week and the December contract was up one cent at US$3.17 a pound. The base metals component was ahead almost 0.2 per cent and Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO) fell three cents to C$2.17 while Sherritt International (TSX:S) gained 13 cents to $3.45. The gold sector was the biggest decliner, down about 1.65 per cent even as December bullion closed up $1.10 to US$1,287.40 an ounce. Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) faded 19 cents to C$3.15 and Goldcorp (TSX:G) fell 50 cents to $25.40. On the corporate front, private equity firm Onex Corp. (TSX:OCX) reported Friday that it earned US$399 million or $3.22 a share in its latest quarter, compared with a profit of $98 million or $1.50 per share a year ago. Revenue grew 16 per cent to $7.13 billion and its shares advanced $1.11 to $57.71. Montreal-based Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) has raised its offer for an Australian dairy company, which is the focus of a heated takeover battle. Saputo’s new offer is $9 per share in Australian currency, valuing Warrnambool Cheese and Butter’s equity at about AUD$499 million, or about C$487 million. Saputo’s previous offer was AUD$8 per share. Saputo shares added 38 cents to C$49.08. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Friday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,482.57 up 51.19 points TSX Venture Exchange — 934.07 up 2.45 points
TSX 60 — 777.29 up 2.63 points Dow — 15,961.70 up 85.48 points, record high S&P 500 — 1,798.18 up 7.56 points, record high Nasdaq — 3,985.97 up 13.23 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 95.72 cents US, up 0.19 of a cent Pound — C$1.6831, up 0.12 of a cent Euro — C$1.4096, unchanged Euro — US$1.3493, up 0.27 of a cent Oil futures: US$93.84 per barrel, up eight cents (December contract) Gold futures: US$1,287.40 per oz., up $1.10 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.619 per oz., down 6.8 cents $727.20 per kg., down $2.19 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Jan. ’14 $9.10 lower $488.90; March ’14 $8.70 lower $497.40; May ’14 $8.30 lower $505.20; July ’14 $8.30 lower $510.90; Nov. ’14 $7.90 lower $514.90; Jan ’15 $8.10 lower $517.20; March ’15 $8.00 lower $516.30; May ’15 $8.00 lower $511.00; July ’15 $8.00 lower $508.20; Nov ’15 $8.00 lower $504.40; Jan. ’16 $504.40. 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: 491,400 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 491,400.
Consumers likely to face higher drug prices under deal BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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OTTAWA — Canada’s deficit in its prescription drug trade with Europe swelled to more than $25 billion over the last five years. And experts say that’s one more sign that consumers will face higher drug prices once the recent Canada-EU free trade deal comes into effect. The figure emerged in an analysis by The Canadian Press of Canada’s pharmaceutical trade with the European Union from 2008 to 2012, the most recent year statistics are available. The analysis shows Canadian exports to Europe being dwarfed by imports from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Sweden. Last month, the European Union won key pharmaceutical concessions from Canada after four tough years of free-trade negotiations. Canada agreed to EU demands to extended patent protection for up to two years on brand-name drugs, and gave European firms the right of appeal against unfavourable court rulings, which could add 18 months to a patented drug’s lucrative life. Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged last month in Brussels there could be some “upward pressure” on drug prices, which would come in 2023 if the deal is made final
by 2015. But he pledged that Ottawa would compensate the provinces. Joel Lexchin, a York University health policy specialist, said that will be no help to Canadians with lowerpaying jobs, or who don’t have drug insurance plans. He said Ottawa caved to the EU’s tough pharmaceutical demands in exchange for gaining greater access for Canadian pork and beef in the heavily protected European market. “The big push was to get Canadian access for some of our agricultural products to Europe, and if drugs are going to cost an extra billion or two billion a year, that was seen as the price we were going to pay for it,” said Lexchin, who co-authored a recent study on how the trade deal would affect drug prices. It estimated the cost to Canadians from delaying introduction of cheaper generic medicines to be between $800 million and $1.65 billion, once the patents on new drugs expire starting in 2023. The Harper government, along with the Canadian industry group, R&D Canada, has maintained that the enhanced intellectual property protection for drugs would attract European research and development dollars.
“I do not believe in magic so I do not think that major drug companies will all of a sudden start to invest in Canada. They will pocket the additional earnings and redistribute it to shareholders,” said Marc-Andre Gagnon, a Carleton University expert on pharma-
ceutical innovation, who co-authored the recent study with Lexchin. Adam Taylor, spokesman for Trade Minister Ed Fast, said the government believes that stronger patent protection will lead to greater investment in research and development.
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Public Member | Red Deer College Board of Governors Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk, Deputy Premier and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education, is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a public member on the Red Deer College Board of Governors. A public member shares with the Chair and other members of the Board the responsibilities of: governing the college; formulating policies enabling the Board to make responsible decisions on fiscal and academic matters; establishing the purpose and vision of Red Deer College; and has a commitment to the academic, financial and social well-being of the college and to issues affecting education, adult learning and life-long learning. To be eligible, you should have senior leadership experience, an understanding of financial matters, have demonstrated community volunteer involvement and experience with Board governance. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated interest in postsecondary education; Red Deer College and/or the training of adults; and/or have demonstrated understanding of the Policy Governance Model®. Preference will also be given to those who reside in Red Deer and surrounding communities in Central Alberta; Calgary and/or Edmonton. Appointment: A public member is appointed for a term of up to three years and may be reappointed for one further term of three years. There is no salary available with this position. This posting may be used to fill both existing and future vacancies. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please forward a resume including a brief biography and a completed application profile. You can access the application profile by selecting the link below. Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education is collecting this personal information under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) to determine your qualifications and suitability for the position noted above and for future vacancies. If you are the successful applicant, the information provided in your biography may be used in media releases. The use and disclosure of your personal information is managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta). If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this information, please contact Human Resources, Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, 500, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3G2 Phone: (780) 427-2210; Fax (780) 427-3316.
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Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013
A HEALTHY HISTORY Photos contributed It has been 20 years since the very first Red Deer Festival of Trees, when a small group of eager volunteers put on event that raised $28,509. The Christmas festival has come a long way since 1994 — raising more than $1.2 million last year for laboratory services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. This year, funds raised at the festival (which is open to the public Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22 to 24) will go toward enhancing patient care and services in diagnostic imaging, urology and a new operating room. These three departments work together in a collaborative effort for various treatments, including prostate care and treatment, numerous urinary procedures requiring a surgical environment, including the detection of cancer, and also for identifying need for further treatment for both male and female patients. Diagnostic imaging and urology will work in collaboration to purchase and install a new imaging unit in the operating room in Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The urology imaging equipment will assist the urologist with visualization of the urinary tracts of males and females and the reproductive system of males. This new unit will provide enhanced technology, in the form of a flat panel detector, and will be the first of its kind for urology in Alberta Health Services.
19 years of working together 1994 — Laboratory, $28,509 1995 — Special Care Nursery, $41,025 1996 — Operating Room, $63,284 1997 — Intensive Care Unit, $108,358 1998 — Emergency Department, $167,735 1999 — Long Term Care, $225,178 2000 — Operating Room, Surgery & Outpatients, $280,024 2001 — Family Birth Centre, $306,777 2002 — Outpatients Department, $385,924 2003 — Intensive Care Unit, $401,338 2004 — Adult Mental Health, $503,361 2005 — Regional Rehabilitation Unit, $492,000 2006 — Operating Room, $957,000 2007 — Point of Care Devices, $1,100,000 2008 — Maternal Child Program, $735,000 2009 — Colorectal Screening Clinic, $600,000 2010 — Cardiopulmonary Care, $875,000 2011 — Minimally Invasive Surgery, $1,020,000 2012 — Laboratory Services, Department of Histopathology, $1,225,000
Total to date — $9,515,513
Past and present festival chairs Nova Bais — 2013 Karen Mann — 2012 & 2013 Cheryl Adams — 2011 & 2012 Tyler Bowman — 2010 & 2011 Heidi Dandurand — 2009 & 2010 Lynette Grose — 2008 & 2009 Sharon Miller — 2007 & 2008 Sandy Jacobs — 2007 Deb Coleman — 2005 & 2006 Arlene Demars — 2005 & 2006 Wendy Peters — 2003 & 2004 Noreen Odell — 2003 & 2004 Delaine Hazlett — 2001 & 2002 Sharon Ward — 2001 & 2002 Rhonda Olafson — 1999 & 2000 Susan Bontje — 1999 & 2000 Judy-Ann Wybenga — 1997 & 1998 Kathy Lacey — 1997 & 1998 Val Sandal — 1994, 1995 & 1996 Joan Donald — 1994, 1995 & 1996 Eileen Cole — Development officer 1994-2004
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Fraud trial ordered SUSPECT JUST TRYING TO DELAY PROCESS, JUDGE SAYS BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
ANNUAL PIE SALE
Fed up with delaying tactics, a Red Deer provincial court judge ordered a jury trial for an accused fraudster. Kevin Sveinson, 58, was making his 10th appearance in court on Friday on charges related to the alleged defrauding of an 84-year-old man he knew, as well as two others. Sveinson asked Judge Jim Hunter in court to adjourn his case for another two weeks so he could get legal help. When questioned, Sveinson admitted he had phoned Legal Aid Alberta only the day before. Hunter was not impressed. “You’re playing the game sir. You’re just
playing the game, and it’s not going to happen.” Hunter told Sveinson the court will enter an election to a Court of Queen’s Bench trial by judge and jury and ordered that a preliminary hearing date be set. “It will go whether you have counsel or not. Do you understand that?” Hunter said. RCMP began investigating after receiving complaints that an alleged victim was giving substantial amounts of money to Sveinson and his common-law wife Theresa Sutherland, 50, both of Red Deer, beginning in 2009. Police allege that the pair told their victim that they needed the money to go back to work and one of them had cancer and required treatment. Two others, including another senior,
allegedly fell victim to the same ruse and the amount bilked was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. It is also alleged that the pair paid back their alleged victims with stolen cheques. The pair were charged in April after a lengthy investigation by the RCMP’s economic crimes unit. Sveinson is charged with three counts of uttering a forged document, fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000 and possession of stolen property. Sutherland faces 15 counts of uttering forged documents, six counts of theft under $5,000, two counts of fraud under $5,000, possession of stolen property and fraud over $5,000. She is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 19-20. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
Feast your eyes on some pies made by the Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm at their annual pie sale on Nov. 26 and 27. The ready-to-bake pies will be available in apple, peach, blueberry, cherry, raisin, pumpkin and strawberry rhubarb at $12 each. There will be mincemeat and butter tarts for $6 a box as well. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Sunnybrook Farm Museum (4701 30th St.). Funds from the pie sales will support the museum’s educational programs. Call 403-340-3511 for more information.
SPIRIT SEEKERS CRAFT FAIR Surprise your loved ones this holiday season with gifts from the Spirit Seekers Christmas Gift and Craft Fair on Nov. 30. Choose from a variety of gifts of local art, jewelry and beautiful international and aboriginal art and crafts. Enjoy tasty eats such as bannock and chili and enjoy pop, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Proceeds will go to the Red Deer Native Friendship Centres’s Spirit Seekers Youth Group. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Hub (4936 50th St.). For more information or to reserve a table, contact Amy or Lorena at 403-340-0020 or spirtiseekers@rdnfs.com.
MULTI-CHURCH SENIORS LUNCH Living Stones Church presents its multi-church seniors luncheon on Nov. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Living Stones senior pastor Paul Vallee will be the guest speaker, talking about Israel and India, two places he has travelled to. Admission is $8 at the door. The lecture takes place in the Fellowship Hall in Living Stones Church at 2020 40th Ave. in Red Deer. For more information, call 403-3477311.
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Two motorists stand by their vehicles after colliding on Friday afternoon. The two-vehicle collision occurred in front of the fire station on 32nd Street as road conditions continued to deteriorate during a snow storm.
Storm puts drivers on alert BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF As winter takes another major snowy stab at Central Alberta, drivers are being urged to move slower on the roads this weekend. As much as 15 to 20 cm of snow is expected by the end of today in the Red Deer region, according to Greg Pearce, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. “The heavy stuff looks like it will be overnight Friday and through the morning Saturday,” he said. “It’ll ease off by noon Saturday.” A strong north wind will take over much of the weekend as well, with gusts up to 50 to 60 km/h on Saturday, paving the way for blowing and drifting snow. RCMP caution motorists to drive according to road and weather conditions. They recommend ensuring all head lights and tail lights are working properly and adding weight such as sandbags to the back end of a vehicle. Weather was believed to be a factor in one Friday morning collision between a Red Deer city transit bus and a truck that sent the truck driver to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Neither the bus driver nor his passenger were injured in the collision, which oc-
curred at 76th Street and Northey Avenue at 9:50 a.m. With Environment Canada issuing a snowfall warning for the region on Friday, city road crews kicked their prep work into high gear. “We’re proactively out sanding right now, for improved traction control,” said public works manager Greg Sikora. Sikora said it’s important for Red Deerians to understand that the city doesn’t have “a bare road policy, which means every street in the city will be bare at all expense.” Snow and ice removal follow the city’s priority system. Priority one roads, which include hills, bridges and overpasses, will be plowed first once there is five cm of snow on the roads. Priority two roads include arterial streets such as Taylor Drive, Gaetz Avenue and 67th Street, and are plowed once there is eight cm. RCMP Cpl. Al Nicholson of the Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit said drivers should also be reminded that a new layer of asphalt was laid on Hwy 2 this summer and there is no chip coating yet, making it “a little more treacherous this season.” However, the highway cable barrier running south of Red Deer along the highway has had a positive impact on road safety over the last few years, Nicholson said. “In 2010 we had a major snowstorm and
LTCHS Hall of Fame inducts three new members A comedian/writer, a TV sports specialist and Red Deer’s former top cop will be inducted into the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Hall of Fame next week. Neil Grahn will be honoured with a plaque on the school’s hall wall in recognition of his comedic oeuvre. A 1981 graduate of the high school, Grahn is the head writer for CBC Radio’s The Irrelevant Show and is a regular on another popular CBC program, The Debaters. An original member of the Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie comedy troupe, Grahn has been a part of the Gemini-winning series Taking it Off and the award-winning variety special Get a Laugh on CBC. Grahn has written, directed and hosted a variety of other programs and documentaries. Jeremy St. Louis’s career in sports television has taken him to Miami, where he is an anchor with the beIN Sport network. After graduating from Lindsay Thurber in 1989, St. Louis would eventually enter into the field of broadcast journalism, where he took on numerous positions in radio and television
before landing an anchor position with Fox Sports World Canada in 2002. That association would lead him to two sit-down interviews with soccer star David Beckham. He now hosts the panel show The Locker Room on beIN Sport and is a producer at the network. The elder statesman of the inductee group is retired RCMP Insp. Roy Beaton, who graduated from the high school in 1960. Beaton was the Red Deer City RCMP commanding officer in the early 1990s and before that served as Saskatchewan’s first full-time cattle theft investigator. Through his service, Beaton was part of security details for the Queen, governors general and prime ministers. He has received national medals in recognition of his long service. The induction ceremony will get underway at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at the Memorial Centre. Once the three men are formally inducted, there will be 60 members of the school’s Hall of Fame. The first inductees were named in 1992.
Carolyn Martindale, City Editor, 403-314-4326 Fax 403-341-6560 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com
something like 70 vehicles in one crash but since then we haven’t had anything that high because of this cable barrier,” he said. “A lot of people are concerned about this barrier but if you do go into the centre medium, it slides along the car. ... We’ve even seen semis that have stayed upright because of it. It works well for us.” As of early afternoon on Friday, Nicholson said there were no incidents to report on Hwy 2 from Red Deer to Didsbury, the area the unit covers. “If you are involved in an incident where the vehicle goes off the road, as long as there’s no injuries, you can arrange for your own tow truck,” Nicholson said. “Don’t use your cruise control. Make sure you have good snow tires on. Have an emergency travel pack with you and leave extra room between vehicles.” The snow arrived due to a low pressure system over central British Columbia that moved eastward on Friday. Temperatures dipped down to -10C Friday night and are expected to hover around -12C today, right around normal for this time of year in Alberta, Pearce said. Sunday’s forecast is cool with a low of -15C and a high of -12C. Cloudy skies are expected with the small chance of light flurries but no accumulation is predicted that day. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com
CITY SEEKS INPUT
Narrow lot zoning studied The City of Red Deer is seeking feedback on narrow and small lot residential developments in the city. The information gathering is part of a review of the R1N Residential (narrow lot) and R1G Residential (small lot) land use districts. Among the narrow lot district characteristics are only single-family detached homes; front attached garages or front driveways are not permitted; and two onsite parking stalls must be provided behind the home. The small lot districts, permitted in Vanier East and Laredo neighbourhoods, are newer to Red Deer and were introduced as part of a pilot project in 2011. The concept includes single-family detached homes with mandatory front double attached garage and front driveway must be paired with driveway on adjoining lot. Submit comments to the city Planning Department until Nov. 29. Call 403-4068700 or email planning@reddeer.ca for more information.
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The Cross is simple, vintage Bill Graham The Rev. Billy Graham has been worried about the state of America’s soul for a long, long time. So it isn’t surprising that — when preaching what could be his final sermon — the 95-year-old evangelist looked straight into the camera and talked about sin and tears, repentance and salvation. And the cross. “Our country’s in great need of a spiritual awakening. There have been times when I’ve wept as I’ve gone from city to city and I’ve seen how far people have wandered from God,” said Graham, in a message recorded in his North Carolina mountain home. “I want to tell people about the meaning of the cross. Not the cross that hangs on the wall or around someone’s neck, but the real cross of TERRY Christ. MATTINGLY “It’s scarred and bloodstained. “His was a rugged cross. I know that many will react to this message, but it is the truth. “And with all my heart, I want to leave you with the truth.” Simply called The Cross, the 30-minute documentary premiered on Fox News, and in churches nationwide. It includes footage of Graham with leaders ranging from the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., to Pope John Paul II, from Johnny Carson to Johnny Cash. Graham has met with every U.S. president since Harry Truman and the video includes John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. The video was shown at a recent 95th birthday party for Graham in Asheville, N.C., that drew many prominent, and in some cases decidedly non-evangelical, conservatives — including Donald Trump,
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Greta Van Susteren and Rupert Murdoch. In his introduction, the Rev. Franklin Graham told viewers his father’s message could “change your life and change the direction of this nation.” It would be hard, however, for critics to find any national politics in this message from the elderly Graham, said sociologist William Martin, author of A Prophet With Honor: The Billy Graham Story. In particular, there are no echoes of the 2012 advertisements in which the elder Graham was quoted as saying: “As I approach my 94th birthday, I realize this election could be my last. ... I urge you to vote for those who protect the sanctity of life and support the biblical definition of marriage between a man and a woman.” Instead, this video offers “classic Billy,” said Martin, reached by telephone. “Anyone who has been paying attention knows that at the heart of his preaching there has always been a message that this country is in pretty bad shape. “That isn’t something he started saying just the other day,” he said. “I doubt there was anything new at all in this video and, from my point of view, that’s a good thing.” Nevertheless, Graham repeatedly told the viewers that he knew some of his words would be offensive. “We deserve the cross. “We deserve hell. “We deserve judgment and all that that means,” he said. “I know that there are many people who dispute that. People don’t want to hear that they are sinners. To many people it’s an offense. The cross is offensive because it directly confronts to evil that dominates so much of this world. ... “One reason that the cross is an offense to people is because it demands. “It doesn’t suggest, it demands — a new lifestyle in all of us.” Throughout the video, the voice of the frail preacher is mixed with the soaring cadences of the evangelist in the prime of life, his words rushing
toward the moment when he urged seekers to come forward and make professions of faith. But this time, the sermon ends with the elderly Graham quietly speaking words he has said in thousands of sermons, to millions of listeners, around the world: “There is no other way of salvation except through the cross of Christ. Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the Truth and the Life. No man cometh to the Father except by me.’ “ Yes, the words are familiar, said Martin, but it is hard not be affected by the sobering images of the white-haired evangelical patriarch working so hard to share this message one more time. “That’s Billy Graham and this is what he has believed his whole life,” said the sociologist. “It’s like he was saying, ‘This is the old, old story and I’m going to tell it to you one more time.’” Terry Mattingly directs the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Contact him at tmattingly@cccu.org or www. tmatt.net
LOCAL EVENTS SUNDAY Living Father Lutheran Church welcomes Pastor Phil Gagnon as guest presenter at the service on Nov. 17. Pastor Phil is dean of Canadian Division of North American Lutheran Church. TUESDAY Lacombe Seventh Day Adventist Food Bank and Thrift Store welcomes gently used items at 5025 53 St. in Lacombe. Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Millie at 403782-6777.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson
Centre for Spiritual Living
10:30 a.m. Worship Service Helping people encounter the goodness of God
www.firstbaptistrd.ca
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA
The Anglican Church KNOX of Canada
Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC
Sunday, November 17
Sunday, Nov. 17
ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL “A Church For All Ages”
4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560
43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769
“Follow Good Examples”
Celebrant: Rev. Gary Sinclair 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion
10:30 am Worship Service
www.stleonardsonthehill.org
9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Sunday School/Nursery 7:00 p.m. “The Gathering” Contemp. Eucharist 2:00 p.m. Holy Communion at St. Pauls Hillsdown
ST. LUKE’S
“Old Church Blessing a New World”
Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402 www.saintlukereddeer.posterous.com
Celebrant: Noel Wygiera
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist Sunday School & Refreshments
West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.
403-346-6036
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.
WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road) Sunday 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Rev. Reg Graves Everyone Welcome!
November 17 • 9:00am, 11:00am or 6:30pm
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•PROMISES: Home Is Where Your Share Is • CrossRoads Kids (to gr. 6)
SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County
www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca
AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA
Sunday Services Services Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Established 1898
Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid
streamschurch.com 403.342.7441
Wednesday Ministries 7:00p.m.
Passion for God, Compassion for People. 2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311
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SUNDAY MORNING 8:00 A.M. CKMX AM Radio 1060
For information call 403-346-0811
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
SUNDAY SCHOOL & SERVICE — 11:00 A.M. WED. MEETING. 8:00 P.M., 2ND WED. EACH MONTH. Christian Science Reading Room: Wed., 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Thurs., 12 Noon-3:00 p.m.
4907 GAETZ AVE.
403-346-0811
BAHÁ'í Faith On Nov. 26th Bahá’is across the world will celebrated the Day of the Covenant. “Laws and institutions, as viewed by Bahá’u’lláh, can become really effective only when our inner spiritual life has been perfected and transformed. Otherwise religion will degenerate into a mere organization, and becomes a dead thing.” Abdu’l-Bahá Bahá’u’lláh’s express purpose was to usher in the next and ultimate stage, namely, world unity -- the harbinger of the Great Peace foretold in the world’s religions. As the Word of God as revealed by Bahá’u’lláh is the source and impetus of the oneness of humankind, so the Covenant He has established is the organizing principle for its realization. www.bahai.org
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL
Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244
10:30 a.m. “The Zookeeper” www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca
SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street
403-347-6073
10:30 a.m. “Christ In A Stranger’s Face” Babyfold, Toddler Room,Room Sunday Club Clubwww.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Sunday www.sunnybrookunited.org
11:00 a.m. Celebration Service Rev. Valentine Owens www.cslreddeer.org
#3 - 6315 Horn Street
Balmoral Bible Chapel 403-347-5450
Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.) 10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Terry Wiebe “Wisdom in The Family” Ephesians 6 Verses - 1-4 Children’s Sunday School 2 1/2 - Grade 5 www.balmoralchapel.ca
LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU
Sunday, Nov. 17
GOOD SHEPHERD 40 Holmes St. 403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry Worship
Sunday 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Saved by grace - called to serve
MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)
#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798
Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk November 17 DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Divine Service Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org
Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament
Living Faith
Lutheran Church NALC Worship 10:00 AM Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC Pastor Phil Gagnon Everyone Welcome Rooted in the word of God, Growing in the likeness of Christ, Reaching out by the power of the Holy Spirit. 49136K9
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Just part of the band VINCE GILL AT PEACE WITH HIS PLACE IN MUSIC BY CHRIS RICHARDS SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The band shows up here just about every Monday night. So do the devout. There’s a guy from Switzerland up in the balcony. There’s that guy from Train out on the floor. And here comes a casually gorgeous Miranda Lambert flanked by a few casually gorgeous friends. “They’re amazing,” the country superstar gushes between songs, her golden pigtails cinched in a sequined headband like some glam-rock Willie Nelson. “Very inspiring.” When the guitarist on the bandstand calls for a cool, bruised version of Hank Thompson’s A Six Pack to Go, it inspires Lambert and her clique to bounce in their seats until the air smells of expensive hair care products. Music this old rarely sounds this alive. But Vince Gill and his bandmates in the Time Jumpers actually confess to feeling halfway dead between sets at 3rd and Lindsley, a Nashville nightspot where they meet up every week to play forgotten Western swing tunes. Of the 11 decorated session players onstage — their stacked resumes could intimidate a phone book — Gill hides his exhaustion best, nailing his solos with phrasings that signal old-school country and a vim that resembles jazz. But he’s feeling crispy, fresh off a plane from California where he and steel-guitar maestro Paul Franklin have been promoting Bakersfield, their stellar new album honoring the Left-Coast balladry of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Gill remembers when he was just another slackjawed face in this crowd. He’s been dropping in on Time Jumpers gigs since the band formed in 1998, subbing for AWOL guitarists here and there, and finally joining officially in 2010, eager to vanish into the music. “I love this point in life because I’m not a current, radio-hit-maker guy,” Gill says. “For the past 30-plus years I’ve been the focal point of just about everything that I’ve done. And that’s OK. But there are times when I like to just sit there and be a guitar player.” Backstage at Bridgestone Arena the night after the Time Jumpers gig, the 56-year-old’s words come slow, calm and quiet — making him sound wise and exhausted. He’s definitely feeling the latter after rehearsing a bluegrass-stained version of Taylor Swift’s Red for last week’s 47th annual CMA Awards. Gill hosted this annual extravaganza for 12 of those years — 1992 to 2003 — and in recent telecasts has been called on to perform with outsiders in need of a little hand-holding. Last year, it was a duet with Kelly Clarkson. In 2010, it was Gwyneth Paltrow. There are many paths to country music’s biggest award show these days. Just look at the American Idol winner who’s been co-hosting the CMAs since 2008. “That kid Carrie Underwood sings on that show and 100 million people know who she is before she even makes a record,” says Gill. “I had to go play in 8,000 honky-tonks. But trust me, I would have done [Idol], too. It’s a different day.”
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Vince Gill and his bandmates in the Time Jumpers actually confess to feeling halfway dead between sets at 3rd and Lindsley, a Nashville nightspot where they meet up every week to play forgotten Western swing tunes. Raised in Oklahoma, Gill got his start playing bluegrass as a teenager, eventually cutting his teeth under Ricky Skaggs and Rodney Crowell, and finally making the pilgrimage to Nashville in 1983 to crack country stardom. Three albums into his career and barely able to pay his rent, he famously turned down an offer from Mark Knopfler to join Dire Straits. Whether that young confidence was foolish or brave, he still doesn’t know. “I’ve always operated with a musician’s mentality,” Gill says. “Just do the work to the best of your ability. ... So I was always just comfortable in my own skin. I didn’t need to be the biggest thing to be a happy guy.” He was the biggest thing, for a while. In 1991, his breakthrough album, Pocket Full of Gold, made him a bona fide star. In 2000, his marriage to Christian pop singer Amy Grant cemented his celebrity. His 2006 disc, These Days, found him cooling on the radio, but it was nominated for album of the year at 2008’s Grammy Awards, where Gill sat in the losers’ circle with Kanye West and Amy Winehouse. Now, things are quieter. And not being on top stings for one only reason: Gill thinks he’s a much better singer, songwriter and guitar player than he was 20 years ago. “That’s the mind bender,” he says. “I’m not an athlete. It’s not like I couldn’t run fast anymore. “So it’s a little disappointing, but it doesn’t cause me any angst at all.” Gill’s most highly publicized flash of angst may have come in September, when members of the notorious Westboro Baptist Church showed up outside his concert in Kansas City, protesting the fact that Gill had divorced his first wife and married Grant. Gill confronted them and ended up on YouTube. “I don’t give a rip what they say about me,” Gill says two months after the flap.
“Not one rip. But they’re not gonna call my wife names. And their hate for gays and lesbians? Their hate for Jews? ... If you’re not gonna stand up against that, what are you doing?” It’s too bad that a brush with Westboro generates more headlines than great music. He sang on Brandy Clark’s 12 Stories and co-produced Ashley Monroe’s exquisite Like a Rose, two of the finest country albums released this year — a year when country artists and fans have been mired in generational friction. Ask Gill about this, and the man zooms out. “Everyone gets the opportunity to love what they love,” he says. “So why would you begrudge a 20-year-old kid from singing and playing and loving what he loves? Might not be your deal. But why should you wear him out because he doesn’t want to do it like you did? That doesn’t make any sense, anyway. My granddaddy used to joke, ‘Son, if we all liked the same things, everybody would be hitting on your grandma.’ ” His collaborators say that his openness is exactly what continues to draw so many musicians into his orbit. “Musically, he’s like a kid in a candy store,” says Franklin, backstage at the Time Jumpers gig. “Every time you play music with him, it’s new. He’s pushing himself. No matter what he’s done or where he’s been, the most important night is the one he’s playing right now.” Because living in the right now is how you get to be a part of forever. “I think there’s a way to do something new that feels timeless,” Gill says. “Put on a Beatles record and it sounds fricking great today. A Ray Charles record? Sounds amazing. The things that really last are the things that aren’t completely stamped with all of the trappings of a fad. To me, that’s how you move forward. Create new music that feels old.” Chris Richards is a Washington Post reporter.
TREE HOUSE YOUTH THEATRE
Winter Wonderland will celebrate Red Deer centennial BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF
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Tree House Youth Theatre cast of the upcoming production of Winter Wonderland 2.0 rehearses at the Scott Block.
Old-fashioned carnival games, Christmas carols, an original play and some seasonal snacks should inject some ho-ho-ho spirit into the Grinchiest heart as Tree House Youth Theatre presents Winter Wonderland 2.0. This year’s Christmas production will continue to celebrate Red Deer’s centennial, taking the audience back a century, or so, to the days of the Alberta Ladies’ College. The one-act play, written by Matt Gould, centres on young Mavis Sullivan, who’s worried about missing her school’s Christmas pageant because she’s in bed, recovering from pneumonia. But despite having her sister Esther at her side, a napping Mavis somehow gets transported to her school gymnasium just in time to see her classmates put on their Christmas concert. What unfolds should be a magical experience for Mavis as well as the audience. “It’s sort of a variety show, with some Christmas carols and poems,” said Gould, who describes the 45-minute play
as being light-hearted and sentimental. “I think it’s going to be really fun. We’re going to make it a nice, warm experience.” Besides watching the play, which involves a cast of nine actors from nine to 11 years old, the audience will also hear older Tree House teenagers sing and recite some seasonal selections. The older youths will depict elves and carnival workers to encourage audience participation. Gould said old-time pitchand-toss challenges, as well as games of strength and skill will be offered as part of the Winter Wonderland experience. Refreshments and finger foods will also be served. “Hopefully, we will have a nice, heartwarming, sweet evening,” said Gould. Tickets for the 7 p.m. shows, which runs Friday and Saturday Dec. 6 , 7, 13 and 14 (Saturday matinees are at 2 p.m.), can be purchased singly for $22.50 from treehouseyouththeatre. ca, or as a group event for company Christmas parties. For more information, call 403-986-0631. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate. com
perform some songs with powerful melodies and emotion-charged lyrics. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the shows at the Scott Block starts at 8 p.m. (includes mature language and adult themes). Tickets are 23 ($18 students/seniors) at the door or in advance from www.BullSkitComedy.com. The Against the Wall Theatre troupe is also available for parties or staff development exercises. For bookings, call Jenna at 403-872-6706.
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BRIEFS Radical crafting at next ART101 Visiting Lecture Collaborative artists Eric Moschopedis and Mia Rushton will talk about their “radical crafting” and other projects at the next ART101 Visiting Lecture at Red Deer College on Monday. Rushton, a graduate of the Alberta College of Art and Design, uses elements of screen printing, sewing, knitting and drawing to create installation artwork that encourages civic engagement and intervention “through small gestures.” Moschopedis is an award-winning interdisciplinary performer, facilitator, educator and curator who combines his child-like curiosity with the scrutiny of an ethnographer to create works that invite audience collaboration in the creation of community. The two artists, who have been working together for nearly a decade, have presented projects, workshops and lectures across North America and Europe. They will speak at 7 p.m. at Margaret Parson’s Theatre at Red Deer College. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Take Me To The Pilot to play at Slumland Theatre Winnipeg pop-rockers Take Me To The Pilot will perform next week in Red Deer. The band named after an Elton John song will play on Friday at the Slumland Theatre. Take Me To The Pilot just wrapped up an Eastern Canadian tour, and a 21-date tour from Texas through California. The group is looking forward to expanding its fan base in Western Canada. For more information on the show at 4732-50th Ave., call 403-307-3528.
Fjellgaard to play spirited concert in Elnora Canada’s country-folk troubadour Gary Fjellgaard will perform a spirited concert on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Elnora Community Hall. The singer/songwriter will appear with his frequent touring buddies, Saskia and Darrel at a 7 p.m. concert. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling Gwen at 403-773-2270, or from elwest@wispernet.ca, Jewell’s Groceries, or at the door.
Bull Skit presents Christmasthemed shows next weekend A heaping helping of subversive holiday spirit will be served up by the Bull Skit gang this month. Seasonal skits during Bull Skit’s Christmasthemed shows on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, include some coalshovelling elves, a parody of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford sharing a powder addiction with Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Claus battling a young Ebeneezer Scrooge. Favourite characters Alice and Sarah and the Bar Story Boys will also drop by to wish everyone a happy Christmas. And the musical guest is alternative local rocker Garrett Olson, who will
Improvised Pinocchio theme for Calf Skit next Saturday The Bull Skit troupe is aiming to pull off some family-friendly belly laughs at the Calf Skit matinee on Saturday, Nov. 23. Pinocchio is the theme of this month’s improvised fairy tale parody, which will be performed at 2 p.m. at the Scott Block in downtown Red Deer by the local sketch comedy gang. The young audience can get involved in this retelling of the classic story of gentle wood carver Geppetto, whose dreams of having a son are nearly fulfilled when the Blue Fairy brings his wooden puppet to life. The puppet named Pinocchio must first earn the right to be real by proving he is brave, truthful and unselfish. But even with the help of his proxy conscience, Jiminy Cricket, the marionette still goes astray. Doors open at 1:45 p.m. for this Against the Wall Theatre show. Tickets are only available at the door for $20 per family — and children receive free popcorn.
Blackfalds author Laycock releasing novella as part of Kathi Macia’s 12 Days of Christmas
RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 C5 be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the 4:30 p.m. Saviour is Born concert with performers from the nonprofit Christian educational institution in southern British Columbia that attracts students from around the globe. The singers and musicians from Lillooet, B.C.’s, Fountainview Academy have toured Europe and North and Central America. They have released 12 albums and seven DVD recordings. On this tour of Alberta they will perform classics, such as Joy to the World, Angels from the Realms of Glory, and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, as well as an all-new orchestration of Go Tell it On the Mountain, and more. There is no admission charge. More information is available from the website www.fountainofmusic. com.
Red Deer Chamber Singers presenting 20th anniversary Renaissance music concerts Break out in madrigals — the Red Deer Chamber Singers are presenting their 20th-anniversary Renaissance music concerts. Feast night is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) A full dinner will be served, along with a concert of Renaissance-era, contemporary and carol music at The Chalet in Westerner Park. Tickets are $65. The same music program will be delivered at a dessert night concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, also at The Chalet. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Tickets to this event are $25. For more information or to book tickets, please call Diane at 403-347-6567 or email her at getpacking@hotmail.com.
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A Christmas novella about a pageant in a men’s homeless shelter that goes all wrong is the latest literary creation by Blackfalds Christian author Marcia Laycock. The story, An Unexpected Glory, is one of a series of ebooks being released every two weeks as part of Kathi Macias’s 12 Days of Christmas series, available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online retailers. Laycock will be at Scott’s Parables Store at 167 Leva Ave. in Gasoline Alley, south of Red Deer, on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. signing copies of her books, novels and anthologies. The pastor’s wife, whose devotional writings have appeared in the Ponoka News for years, has had articles published in various magazines. Her first book, Spur of the Moment, won the Award of Merit from Write! Canada in 2003. She has also picked up awards from various other groups, including The Word Guild and InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship. Her writings can be viewed on her website, www. marcialeelaycock.com.
Free Christmas concert being held at Memorial Centre A free Christmas concert featuring the world-class Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Singers will
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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2013 TO THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2013 THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING SCENES,VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 6:20, 9:10; SAT-SUN 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10; MON-WED 8:05; THURS 8:05, 10:15 THE SMURFS (G) SAT 9:30 THOR: THE DARK WORLD 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING SCENES) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 4:10, 4:50, 7:00, 7:40, 9:50, 10:30; SAT-SUN 1:20, 2:00, 4:10, 4:50, 7:00, 7:40, 9:50, 10:30; MON-WED 6:45, 7:25, 9:45, 10:15; THURS 6:45, 9:45 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (PG) (VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) SAT 9:45 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3D (PG) SAT 10:00 GRAVITY 3D (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 5:00, 7:30, 9:55; SAT-SUN 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55; MON-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-SUN 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40; MON 6:35; TUE-WED 6:35, 10:15; THURS 6:30 THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE) NO PASSES THURS 8:00, 8:30 THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (G) SAT 9:15 CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (PG) (VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 6:30, 9:35; SAT-SUN 3:25, 6:30, 9:35; MON 9:50; TUE-WED 6:30, 9:50 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 4:00, 6:40; MON-THURS 6:55 ABOUT TIME (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED
CAPTIONED FRI 4:20, 7:20, 10:20; SAT-SUN 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20; MON-THURS 7:10, 10:10 ABOUT TIME (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:00 MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG) (VIOLENCE) SAT 9:00 LAST VEGAS (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUAL CONTENT) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 4:30, 7:10, 9:45; SAT-SUN 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45; MON-THURS 6:50, 9:45 LAST VEGAS (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUAL CONTENT) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:00 ESCAPE PLAN (14A) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-THURS 9:20 FREE BIRDS 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 5:45, 8:00, 10:15; SAT-SUN 3:35, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15; MON-THURS 7:40, 10:00 JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE,NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN,CRUDE CONTENT) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 5:30, 7:50, 10:10; SAT-SUN 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10; MON-THURS 7:40, 10:05 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT-SUN 1:40 RUSH CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR () MON 7:30 FREE BIRDS (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT-SUN 1:15
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SUN SIGNS 22): You are anything but shy today when it comes to your desires. You are willing to take a risk or two and see how far you can really go. You have more faith in yourself right now, which will allow you to enjoy your experiences wholeheartedly and guilt free. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today you have the potential to mend your broken heart and bring in some tranquillity into your aching soul. Let go of resentment or anger. You will be able to breathe more freely once you acknowledge what is really worth fighting for. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your active participation along with your leadership skills will impress others today. Intensity prevails in all your dealings. Ensure that whatever romantic situation you are involved in, it is a two-way thing. You need equality in your partnerships, not control. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): It is in your best interest to understand the difference between a want and a desire. What you may consider as a necessity for survival may actually turn out to be an obsession over something or someone. When it comes to your finances, you are focused. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): There is a strong urge within you to prove others, but, especially yourself that you can have a good time without always being considered the conservative type. Put on the celebratory hat and let the party begin! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Today is a sacred day for you as you are working on your genuine self. You require a lot of privacy right now, which will benefit you greatly on a psychological level. You may call this a self-healing kind of day. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Activities you chose to do today will prove to be very productive. Your dealing with others is quite stimulating and motivating. Your curios-
Sunday, Nov. 17 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Rachel McAdams, 35; Martin Scorsese, 71; Danny DeVito, 69 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Universe brings along a Full Moon in stability-oriented Taurus. Our self-awareness towards long-term investments will be highlighted during this time. We develop stronger desires by focusing on working and by attaining practical solutions rather than gaining fast results. Finances will require a more immediate attention in regards to our net income and our own resources. It is time to come lean about our budgetary habits and needs. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, be ready to embark on a significant year ahead. This one promises to bring something of huge importance to fruition. A particular business associate or perhaps, a romantic involvement will reach something of a more official level. Remain sincere and leave your cards open. ARIES (March 21-April 19): There’s no hiding anymore where your finances are concerned. A new light will be lit on your spending habits. You will gain a deeper insight about your true values and your self-worth as well as the true value of things. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Great changes will come your way, which will offer you the opportunity to grow and evolve as an individual. Your relationship with others will change quite drastically and you’ll agree that it’s all for the better. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You realize that you need to make amends with one sector of your life if you want to begin a new one. Endings are never easy, but if you allow yourself to accept reality as is, you’ve already moved a step further in your life. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There will be a culmination of events in relations to your friends or to any community or organization that you belong to. The way you see them will not be the same after today. New light will be shed on your future aspirations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are standing high on your both feet. You are about to reach new acclaims or recognition for your work. Your public image and your reputation will be highlighted during this eclipse. You will have a better idea how others perceive you now.
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West Central Stakeholders Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
West Central Stakeholders is a multi-stakeholder organization including community, oil and gas industry, local government and regulatory agencies. Our mission is to provide an open forum for the people of West Central Alberta to present and discuss information related to the oil and gas industry. We are currently seeking the services of a part-time Facilitator/Administrator to assist us in achieving our mission. The facilitator / administrator is responsible for: Identifying projects and initiatives: assisting the group in identifying opportunities to further its mission Organizing group meetings: handling logistics, distributing meeting notices, developing agendas, meeting facilitation or chairing as required, producing meeting notes and handling a variety of follow-up activities Assisting with co-ordination of special events (e.g. public meetings): handling logistics, assisting with promotion, coordinating speakers, producing materials, analyzing feedback and writing ¿nal report Managing ¿nances: establishing budget, paying all invoices and expenses, producing statements of expenses and invoicing lead member company Maintaining lists: up-dating group contact list and other lists used for event promotion Monitoring and updating WCS website and email account at least weekly and replying to requests. Assisting with communication: identifying communication opportunities, acting as media spokesperson and writing articles and ad copy as required. Self Suf¿cient: provide appropriate equipment (computer, fax/phone) to monitor email and assist with communications Acting as group contact: acting as the group’s primary contact for external groups such as Synergy Alberta, AER, etc., bringing information forward to the group and responding to correspondence Other related duties The ideal candidate for this contract position has: Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups Basic understanding of the oil and gas industry Strong facilitation skills Experience working in rural communities Strong organizational and administration skills Experience with ¿nancial management Good writing and communication skills Well developed problem-solving abilities Good computer skills Diplomacy, creativity and a good sense of humour It is estimated that this contract will require approximately 25 hours per month, depending on projects. Less time will be required during the months of July and August. Interested candidates should submit a brief resume to West Central Stakeholders by email: wcs@westcentralsh.com Application deadline November 29th
Chair Olds College Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk, Deputy Premier and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education, is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as the Chair of the Olds College, Board of Governors.
Monday, November 25, 2013 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Red Deer Lodge
Dr. Maureen McCall & Dr. Erin Thompson will give some practical health information you can use as you prepare for winter & for any travel plans you may make to escape the cold!
The Chair is appointed for a three-year term and may be eligible for re-appointment at the end of the term. No salary is available with this position, however an honorarium will be provided. Job ID #1020214 For information on Olds College please visit http://www.oldscollege.ca/ Visit jobs.alberta.ca to learn more about this opportunity and to apply online.
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Saturday, Nov. 16 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Maggie Gyllenhaal, 36; Marg Helgenberger, 55; Harry Lennix, 49 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: There is a gorgeous blend of celestial energy today! The Moon in loyal Taurus engages into a blissful conversation with Mars in Virgo and Venus and Pluto in Capricorn. The motivational factor is strongly present with us today. The drive to persevere and to excel will allow us to taste victory and accomplishment. As long as we don’t go against our grain, we should feel truly alive! HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, you should consider yourself born under a lucky star as the upcoming year proves to be a significant one for you! You will create for yourself productive, constructive relationships. You know how to get the right type of individuals aboard. Lucky you! ARIES (March 21-April 19): When it comes to your finances and especially, your earnings, you will manage to lucratively get some kind of reassurance or alleviation. You will carry on with some important details in your life and get an influential person’s attention. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You need to assert yourself today and the manner in which you will benefit most is through some creative jolt or endeavour. A partner’s support may contribute to expanding your freedom sphere. This experience should feel both empowering and liberating. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In total quietude, you are able to fully focus on your concerns and close a chapter in your life. Take the initiative to restore the peace in your household without the fear of being oppressed. The sky will help you resolve a personal affair. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are a hopeful person and your intentions are clear. During this time, you may create a lucrative dealing that will make you feel that you are part of a team where you are sharing similar goals and vision. Be firm about your particular needs. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leave aside your apprehensions and doubts. Instead of fighting with these insecurities, you should know that there is a lot of support for you. Maintain your reputation intact and others will recognize you for who you truly are. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Positive developments will occur regarding your higher education or to some travelling to faraway lands. You are more aware of your potential and you are eager to go the extra mile. It’s time to explore through a spiritual journey. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Joint resources and real estate issues will be eclipsed at this time. Truth may come out about your shared income and your commitment to each other. This will give you a deeper insight about your legacy. Emotions will run deep for you making you feel super intense. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Come clean within your closest relationships. You may have to say goodbye to someone special in order to move on in your life. A chapter will be closed, but nonetheless, you are stepping into a healthier phase of your life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): This eclipse will act like a reminder to your daily habits. You may realize that you need to get rid of certain unhealthy choices in order to improve your health. Wellbeing issues will ask for your immediate attention. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): A sudden desire to create new life may awake within you. Romantic developments can come to light now making you see the real picture of your potential to evolve in this new relationship. Whatever the outcome, you’ll know it was worth the risk. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your living situation may suddenly change. You might have to relocate to a new place or your family unit will have a different meaning to you personally following this eclipse. You will see the real meaning of security under a completely new light. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A written or verbal project may come to fruition during this eclipse. Great developments can occur through learning and teaching. Your siblings or neighbours may play an important role at this time. Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer/ columnist.
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Dear Annie: Last weekend, my husband and I husband and I spent the next several hours cleaning invited a few relatives over for a cookout. There up. were three children under the age of four. We are furious with them for allowing When it began to rain, we moved the party this to happen and will not invite them a MITCHELL indoors. The parents let their kids run second time. I wonder whether they allow & SUGAR amok, and in a few short hours, the chilthis type of behaviour in their own home. dren completely trashed the first floor of What’s the best way to handle this in the our house. future? — Upset and Exploited in Illinois My husband and I do not have chilDear Upset: Those parents abdicated dren, although I understand that kids will be kids. their responsibility. When parents refuse to disciBut it’s the parents’ responsibility to watch their pline their children in your home, you are permitted children. Bouncing on our couch, climbing on the to do so. It’s OK to tell them they absolutely cannot coffee tables, spilling food in every room and throw- bounce on the couch, climb on the tables or throw ing picture frames show a lack of respect, as well as things. Remind the parents to keep an eye on their ignorance of appropriate behaviour. kids. If your home is large enough, set aside an area This was the first time we’d invited the relatives that includes toys for them to play with or a movie to over, and we had spent the entire morning cleaning watch. If they still cannot settle down, suggest to the our place to make it welcoming. I don’t understand parents that they “might want to go home since the how anyone can allow their kids to destroy a nice, kids are so restless.” clean house. I couldn’t wait for them to leave. My Dear Annie: My parents were blessed with five
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Nov. 16 1995 — The federal cabinet puts Canadian National Railways on the block for $2.2 billion in the biggest initial public offering in Canadian history. 1989 — Supreme Court of Canada rules that a fetus has no right to life under common law, the Quebec Civil Code or the Quebec Charter.
1963 — The touch-tone telephone is first introduced. 1926 — N.Y. Rangers play their first game, beating Montreal Maroons 1-0. 1885 — Louis Riel is hanged in Mounted Police barracks in Regina. Riel’s body is sent to St-Boniface and interred in the cemetery in front of the cathedral. 1857 — William Hall wins Victoria Cross at Relief of Lucknow. He is the first Canadian sailor, first black Canadian, and first Nova Scotian to be awarded the VC.
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ANNIE: Hurt and taken advantage of Dear Hurt: Do your siblings know that you received this insurance policy? No matter how justified, they may believe it meant Mom favored you, and it could create ill will for decades. Please nip this in the bud. Call your siblings. Explain the situation. Let them know their share of the funeral expenses and ask whether they can reimburse you. But also tell them you love and miss them. Dear Annie: Like “Not So Home Sweet Home,” I was once a 20-year-old
who was uncomfortable around my stepfather. But I figured I would soon be out of the house. How I wish I had confronted him and told my mother. He later molested my young daughter when she was at my mom’s house. My daughter is now 34 and has suffered greatly from what happened to her as a child. She had been told to keep the “special secret” between her and Grandpa. Grandpa was dead before this came to light, so the confrontation never took place. Trust your feelings. Speak out. — Home Was Never Sweet Again Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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problems. Dear Harlan; There is a guy who I met when we were 16. We went to different schools, but saw each other on the weekends at church. We really fell for each other, but decided not take it any further. We got into other relationships, broke up and ended up getting close again. He was the one person there for me who I could trust when my dad died. Once he started dating someone new, we stopped talking as much. It has been three years since. About two months ago, I found out his girlfriend of three years had broken up with him. Within several days of starting to talk to him again, all the feelings I ever had for him came flooding back. I have held off saying anything to him because of his recent breakup and not wanting to possibly be a rebound, but I am not sure if I should ever bring it up or when I should if I should. What should I do? I feel like I will always wonder if we could have worked if we don’t ever give it a try. — Secrets Dear Secrets; Are you afraid of being happy? Or are you afraid of getting hurt? I’m going to guess getting hurt. Anyone who wanted to be happy would have said something by now. Instead of making excuses, make your move. If he’s not interested, you already know how to live your life without him. If he is interested, you’ll learn how to live your life with him — and that’s what’s so scary. Write Harlan at harlan@helpmeharlan.com or visit online: www.helpmeharlan.com. All letters submitted become property of the author. Send paper to Help Me, Harlan!, 3501 N. Southport Ave., Suite 226, Chicago, IL 60657.
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but now there’s a division between rooms. My roommate and I want to keep the thermostat around 72, whereas the other two want to keep it at 68 or lower. I’m at school in Utah and I’ve never lived farther north than Phoenix, so I’m having to make adjustments as it is, in terms of getting used to weather colder than my average winter in the fall. It’s making it all the harder that they want me to freeze indoors. We tried compromising at 70.5, but they flat-out refused and said that we have to change our lifestyles to match theirs in order for them to even consider compromise. They want us to never leave anything lying out and to do our dishes the moment we’re finished with them — which might be the way they were raised, but it certainly isn’t the way we were. What can we do? They aren’t the easiest people to live with, but we don’t want to cause fights, and certainly don’t want to make enemies with our own roommates. — Heating Up Dear Heating Up; As hot as it makes you that they keep it cold, that’s how much they resent you not putting your stuff away and cleaning up after yourselves. They think you’re a hot mess. That’s why they’re being so cold. If you want to increase the temp, warm up to the idea of compromising with them. Yes, YOU are the ones who need to compromise. They just want you to keep the place clean and put away your stuff. Propose a cleaning chart with a plan as to how you all can keep things clean. Then bring up the idea of the perfect temperature. I have a feeling they won’t be so cold once you acknowledge their
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Dear Harlan; I’m currently talking My question to you is, What can I do to a guy whom I’m really interested in to prevent myself from succumbing to dating. the pressure and breaking down enWhen we were introtirely? Thanks a bunch. — duced to each other, we Senior Stress really hit it off, and a conDear Senior; I’m guessing nection was made. We have you’re used to being combeen texting since then, but fortable and in control? I don’t feel so sure about Until now, life has been this connection. mostly predictable and I just now want to know planned for you. Right? what direction this is goAnd now, it’s not. Struggle ing — is it headed toward is new. When life plans befriendship or an actual relacome life struggles, you get tionship? How do I ask him uncomfortable. The more without scaring him away? uncomfortable you feel, the — Unsure more the pressure builds. Dear Unsure; Have a And it builds and builds. “talkie.” A talkie is an oldThe pressure becomes so HARLAN time conversation people intense, you can’t focus on COHEN used to have in the past moving forward, you just fo(like in 1997). cus on surviving or wonderHere’s how a talkie ing what went wrong. works: (1) Dial the number of the perWant to release the pressure valve? son you want to speak with. (2) Press Appreciate that not everyone and ev“Send” and wait for a ring. (3) When erything will respond to you the way the person answers, say something you want everyone and everything to like, “Hello.” (4) Identify yourself. (5) respond. It’s really that simple. Once Ask how the person is doing. (6) Ask a you embrace this universal truth, you’ll question or share a thought. (7) Wait stop focusing on everything that isn’t for a response. (8) Ask another ques- happening and make things happen. tion or make a statement. (9) Listen for You’ll get comfortable with the uncomthe reply. (10) Talk about the reply and fortable. Once you’re comfortable with make plans (if necessary). (11) Say how the uncomfortable, you can be much much you enjoyed the conversation. more patient, lean on people who can (12) Hang up the phone. help and guide you, and find new ways Ask him what direction this is going. to manage life. If he’s too scared to tell you, change Considering that you’re in the midst directions and find a man who can tell of a crisis, you need immediate help. you what he wants. Find a therapist. I wish we were all Dear Harlan; I’m a senior in college born with therapists so we wouldn’t and I’m having a hard time for the first have to decide we need one. We all time. need one. I’m seriously beginning to crack unTake my advice, find help and the der the pressure. Sure, I’ve taken very pressure will ease. Stay in touch — I challenging courses and have been un- want to know what happens next. der pressure because of them, but this Dear Harlan; I live with three roomis the first year that my classes, work, mates in an apartment with two bedpost-grad plans and other personal is- rooms. sues have seemed to all fall on top of We each get along pretty well with me all at once. the people who we are rooming with,
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D1 Maxing out your home décor
We endeavour, whilst pen- pills and potions. Sick house ning guidance for the style syndrome? Keep these out of hungry fraternity, to gener- sight, please, in cabinetry, or ally hone in on one zone each secreted inside lidded boxes. week. That focus, we reckon, is useful whilst appraising reno plans. This week, howAvoid obstacles. ever, daring to be Edit the dreaded different, we’re back-of-door coat mixing things up mountain (transa little. Today — fer to a big vacuum thank you very pack and hide unmuch — we present der your bed) and an all-encompasstransplant broken ing compendium bicycles to the baseof décor nuggets. ment. Pearls of wisdom, if And, while you like, composed you’re at it, banish to maximize visual that paper mounCOLIN & return with minitain; it’s little more mal hassle and reJUSTIN than fire hazard strained financial clutter. outlay. If proportions Let’s kick off are sufficient, add where food is prepared, in the heart of the a console dressed with lamps and artwork. This practice is home: especially valid when selling since it creates the impression of an extra room. Hallways take heavy trafCreate ample workspace for fic so shop smart and opt for chopping, slicing and dicing hardwearing floor coverings. by keeping surfaces clutter- A little nylon in the mix (if free. If necessary, invest in a choosing berber) will help rehandy butchers’ block trolley pel muddy feet. to extend your work zone. Paint helps play with perIf planning anew, consider ceived proportions. A long your work triangle and estab- skinny hall, for example, will lish a strong spatial relation- seem shorter if the far wall is ship between fridge, cooker coloured in a dark tone, while and sink. a fat hallway will seem more Time in motion, and all narrow by painting side elevathat! tions in a dramatic colour. Lighting is critical; plot a good mix of overhead and under-cabinet options. A modicum of thought, pre-installaRemember that room protion, will significantly brightportions are affected by en your future. Closely grouped appliances colour. Smaller rooms, generwill make your kitchen resem- ally speaking, open up with ble a branch of Future Shop. lighter tones. Avoid textured coverings — Aye, spaced-out makes way if walls are bumpy, invest in a more sense. When replacing floors, con- good plasterer to smooth imsider stone, ceramic or por- perfections. A little preparacelain as primary options. If tion makes big sense. Avoid upholstery that is unspecifying wood, opt for the harder genus like oak and teak der-stuffed — feather-wrapped since these are more resilient foam makes better sense. Sofas should be strongly to moisture than softwoods structured and practical. Light like pine. Top of the range counters covers show dirt but, rememwill add designer substance to ber, the dirt is still there on darker fabric. even the most basic fit-out. Better to see grime (and Carefully applied paint and new hardware will brighten deal accordingly) than pretend it doesn’t exist. dilapidated cabinetry. Don’t push furniture into corners and flat against walls — draw your parts towards the centre; establishing ‘circulaSpecify water-repellent tion space’ remains our modus flooring like ceramic or sealed operandi. stone. Avoid carpets like the Don’t be swayed by fashplague. ion. Just because glamour is Carpet in a bathroom be- currently big news, you don’t comes a quagmire of human have to follow that route. Find debris and bodily emissions. a style that’s appropriate to Built-in mirrors bounce you (and your home) and stick light, while fixed glass panels to it. (instead of shower curtains) will bolster schematic clarity. Towels and accessories are the perfect for seasonal adWooden floors are all very justment. Add bales of fluffy bath well, but an accent rug will sheets and clear glass vessels soften proceedings. Opt for stuffed with cotton balls and product that will cosset tired bath tinctures to elicit a new toes each morning. Choose nightstands with look for less. Nobody, whilst visiting, closed drawers — for stashwants to see an armory of hem- able items — and ample surorrhoid tinctures or worrying face area for lamps, clocks and
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Above: Kitchen with ample workspace for chopping, slicing and dicing. Middle: Bathroom built-in mirrors bounce light, while fixed glass panels (instead of shower curtains) will bolster schematic clarity. Bedroom: Opt for product that will cosset tired toes each morning. night time reading. Luxe up bedding with a touch of nocturnal indulgence. Avoid bright colours and try a tonal, muted approach to décor. Spoil yourself wild with cashmere throws, scented candles and soft lighting — you’ll love yourself come morning. A comfy chair is a perfect finishing touch and will provide somewhere to enjoy a glass of wine at the end, or a fresh coffee at the start, of each day. Don’t let the bed bugs bite: turn and vacuum your mattress regularly to ensure dust-free slumbers.
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Gifts from the heart and hand I have some favourite items that please, and can accommodate any age group, male or female. This year I was drawn to a new series of stencils from Royal Design Studio that features the many faces of lace. They are wall stencil designs, but can be used to gorgeous effect on furniture and fabric as well. Their names are descriptive. Spanish Lace Scallop is reminiscent of a fan, lovely in white on blue, dramatic in black and white. Snowflake Lace is a delicate, playful design fun for a child’s room. Grand Floral Lace befits a romantic bedroom or ladies’ sitting room. And shown on Page D2, their newest design, Primitivo Lace, which captured my
imagination for the many ways it could be transferred onto fabrics. It works its magic on placemats and napkins. You could also trim a tablecloth or fashion a table runner. For a special cook on my list, I can see this design on a canvas apron in two or three bold spice colours — paprika, saffron and nutmeg. www.royaldesignstudio.com has videos and instructions on stenciling for beginners and experts. You can choose any stencil paint that is designed to go on fabric. They recommend Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint, which gives a matte contemporary effect to a stenciled pattern.
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Every year as the holidays approach, I promise myself that I will get organized early and give myself the time to really think about my gift-giving. And although I still end up rushing around the week before, it’s the planned gifts, the presents that make a personal connection and have a hands-on touch, that I cherish most of all. A handmade offering says love in a big way. “It’s the thought that counts,” my mom used to say — how true! If you love to cook, then homemade preserves and baking, including luscious jams and pickles, rich cookies and decadent cakes, are delightful to receive. Go with your strengths when devising your list of handmade gifts. True to the spirit of my passion for paint,
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RETAIL: Sector clears Our all-encompassing master class concluded, it’s time for you to start planning. More than in any previous year, we observe the retail sector clearing inventory as Christmas looms. Remember, however, that a bargain is only a bargain if you truly need it so shop smart and shop clever. Find further room specific guidance at www.colinandjustin.tv plus a host of tips, tricks and decor guidance. So suck it all up until we see you next week. There is still much to be learned! Colin and Justin are regular home and design experts on television and print.
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lel to the grain to remove cross-grain scratches. More sanding with a 120-grit, then 180-grit abrasive and you’re ready to cut your wood panel to final length and width. Master the techniques behind gluing boards together and you’ll be able to count on flawless edge-glued panels for every project you build. It’s one of those skills that you’ll find difficult at first, and unforgettably easy once you’ve mastered it.
There are so many gift ideas that you can personalize with paint. For the teen in your life who uses up all the hot water in the morning, stencil a shower curtain with musical motifs or crazy shapes. Children of all ages love floor cushions, trinket boxes, bed covers that feature their name or favourite colour and design. Dining rooms get an unexpected lift with drapes edged in a painted pattern. Kitchens brighten up with handpainted details on tiles, and even plates and glassware. All super gifts that will be cherished. Debbie Travis’s House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. 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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Building your own made tool, and while it’s furniture is the coolest not the first of its kind to way to make your home combine board-to-board truly your own custom- alignment with clamping ized space, pressure that and that’s why draws boards even people together who didn’t while glue grow up learndries, it’s one ing to work of the better with wood as examples I’ve a kid still feel used. an attraction Each Damfor the craft. stom clamp I hear from uses a pair people like of perforated this all the steel chantime and I nels spanned usually start by a pair of by explainsquare steel STEVE ing a handful inserts. MAXWELL of essential Remove skills, includthe floating ing how to insert, slip the glue boards assembly over together. the panel you’re gluing, Of all the nations in then reinstall the insert the world, Canada has one perforation beyond more accomplished hob- the width of the panel. biest woodworkers per Squeeze the free ends capita than most other of the channels together places. with your hand as clampAnd as you’ll soon dis- ing pressure is being apcover if you actually try plied and the channels woodworking yourself, push the entire group of joining boards together boards into better alignedge-to-edge to make ment. wide panels is one of the This is the process first skills you’ll need to and it works in most casmaster. es. That said, boards The Damstom clamp don’t always take kind- doesn’t have the power ly to the process of be- to force very thick or ing brought together reluctant boards into into a flat assembly for perfect alignment on its tabletops, cabinet sides own, but that’s not someand book shelves, even thing that comes up ofwhen forced together ten in most woodworking with ordinary clamps. projects. More often than not, At $75 each, the small warps or cup- DM300 isn’t the cheapshaped sections cause est option for pulling some boards to extend together boards while up past their neigh- being edge-glued, but a bours or below others set of two or three will as they come together help you achieve woodedge-to-edge, making working success more for an uneven panel reliably and with less that’s difficult to sand sanding. flat later. No matter how careDealing with this was fully you aligned boards my first major challenge during glue up, and when I started wood- no matter how effecworking in a basement tively your clamps are workshop 30 years ago, for drawing things into and this age-old chal- alignment, there will allenge is why various ways be some mismatch strategies for wrestling along joints. boards into alignment Unless this is excepduring glue up has been tionally small, start by a part of woodworking sanding edge-glued panfor centuries. els across the grain usSolving the hassles of ing an 80-grit sanding board-to-board misalign- belt to level up any unment is why something evenness. called a panel clamp was Grit numbers refer invented, and I began to the coarseness of the testing the latest type to sandpaper involved, hit the market back in with the higher the numJuly. ber translating to a finer The new Damstom result. DM300 panel clamp Continue sanding with (www.damstom.com; 450- the same 80-grit abra824-1592) is a Canadian- sive, but this time paral-
I had the pleasure of chatting with Annie Sloan when she was on tour for her latest book, Color Recipes for Painted Furniture. Since I was working on this column, I asked her what she would create as a gift from the heart and hand. Annie loved the idea, and her suggestion, which she has actually done, is as simple as it is charming. “Find an old candlestick at an antique or secondhand shop. Paint it. Put a candle in it and you’re done.” Annie’s Chalk Paint covers virtually any surface, including metal. See it at www.anniesloan.com. The cast-bronze wall sconce has been painted in cool colours, primarily Paris Gray, Louis Blue and Olive. The paint was rubbed back to show some of the bronze beneath. Annie points out that gold colours are warm and work well with cool colours, they make an agreeable balance for the eye.
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Royal Design Gallery Primitivolace stencil on mat and napkin: Special gifts are easy to make with a bit of paint and a stencil pattern.
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NORTHEY Doris Katherine (née Bennett) June 19, 1928 - Nov. 13, 2013 In her 85th year, in the small hours of a lovely winter morning, Mom released her tenacious hold on life, along with her wonderful spirit. Her daughter, Gail, held h e r h a n d . To t h e e n d , M o m reminded us all that she was a proudly independent woman and taught us all how to move through life’s joys and disappointments with a lovely smile and a positive, questioning outlook. Doris was raised on her parents’ farm, John and Elsie Bennett, in the Knee Hill Valley area east of Innisfail. She attended rural schools and often rode to the Calder school on horseback. She attended high school in Red Deer (Class of ‘47) and was a member of the L.T.C.H.S. Hall of Fame. Doris received her teaching certificate from the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta, and her first teaching experiences were at Cottonwood #2 west, then at Clarendon, east of Innisfail for two years. On July 19, 1950, she married Chester Vernon Northey and moved to his family’s farm in the Balmoral district east of Red Deer. Doris lived in the family home, built by her husband and father-in-law until August of this year. Mom and Dad raised a large family, and Doris was always busy cooking, sewing, gardening, canning and tending to the mixed farming operation. She was an active and responsible member of many organizations, but her true passion was being a member of the Alberta and Federated Women’s Institutes. Doris accepted and enjoyed all levels of responsibility with the AWI, eventually becoming President and travelling to local, provincial, national and international conferences in Europe, South Africa and Tasmania. Alongside many wonderful WI colleagues, Doris shared this special fellowship until the last meeting of the Balmoral WI, which was held in her house, after more than 85 years of history in the community. Doris loved belonging to the community; she loved all the social activities and readily participated, lead, volunteered, mentored and organized so many events for local organizations, such as Cubs, Scouts, 4-H, museums, safety city and various volunteer boards. Doris was also an active “station wagon” mom, often seen shuttling her children and their friends to countless ball games, hockey, skiing and social events. Her true love was to spend time down by the river on property the Northey’s had owned for 111 years. In 1972, she retired from teaching, her last post was River Glen School. She began a new career, working at the Red Deer and District Museum. She was on staff for almost 23 years and loved programming events for the children, youth and adults of this community. In fact, many school children first learned about Christmas celebrations the old-fashioned way by attending her events. As she once wrote, “The rewards that one receives come from the people that you work with, and those who share your challenges.” Doris was predeceased by her husband Vernon, son Douglas, her parents John and Elsie Bennett, sister Norma, and brother Bill Bennett. Surviving Doris are her six children Brian (Val), Bob (Jeanette), Garry (Cindy), Debbie (Donna), Gail (John) Gillis and Greg. Doris was so proud of her grandchildren Kristina (Kyle) Horne, Trever Gillis, Michelle Northey, Carter Northey and Garrett Northey. Doris is also survived by her loving and supportive brothers, Wilfred (Marg) Bennett, little brother Freddy (Florrie) Bennett and a special and kind sister-in-law Donna Bennett. The Funeral Service for Doris Katherine Northey will be held at Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., where Doris has been an active member for 63 years. Following the funeral tea, interment will take place in the family plot at the Red Deer Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Sunnybrook farm in hopes of restoring further projects. On behalf of Doris, thanks to everyone who participated in her care over the last years. Particular thanks go to those who took the time to know her in the context of her entire long and rich life, and not simply the small chapter that constituted her demise. The family’s gratitude, like hers, is heartfelt. 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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COPPOCK Charles Dean Charles passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the age of 37 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his dad, Dalton; daughters, Alyna and Hannah; sister, Sarah (Joey); nieces and nephew, Charlie, James and Zoe; many aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as numerous other family and friends. Charles is predeceased by his mom, Fran. For those who wish to pay their respects, visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 S t r e e t , R e d D e e r. A Memorial Service will follow on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Charles’ honour may be made directly to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting. www.reddeerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.
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EMMONS Kevin Barry 1957 - 2013 Kevin Emmons of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at his h o m e o n W e d n e s d a y, November 6, 2013 at the age of 55 years. Kevin spent his early years in Southern B.C., not far from Nelson and then moved to the family farm west of Winfield. With his natural attention to detail, he was well suited to being both a Journeyman Carpenter and Welding Inspector; spending much of his time in Slave Lake, Cold Lake and Fort McMurray. Kevin was devoted to his mother Eleanor and his younger brother Lew through their own illnesses, and, throughout his own declining health, he maintained the most resolute positive attitude and optimism. Kevin took great joy in seeing a sunrise and reveled in the laughter of children. His best days were spent building projects in the backyard with six or eight young helpers. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his small family of friends, namely Wendy, Michelline and Ed. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
MCDONALD MCTIGHE Margaret (Peggy) Sept. 12, 1923 - Nov. 5, 2013 Margaret will be missed by her daughter, Marilyn McDonald Wells and her children, Teresa Stone Lea ( M i k e ) a n d f a m i l y, C o l i n Stone (Natasha) and family a n d G r a y s o n We l l s ; h e r daughter, Diane McDonald Sim (Darryl) and their children, Natasha Sim, Sheena Sim Pike (Jay) and family, Derek Sim; her stepdaughter, Shirley McTighe Carruthers (Wally) and their children, Charmin and Laine, eleven greatgrandchildren, and one fifth generation great-great- granddaughter. Margaret is also survived by her brothers, Andy and Jimmy Webb (Jean), and sisters-in-law Alice Webb (Geordie), and Nora McTighe Broderson. Margaret was predeceased by her brothers, Geordie and Ronnie Webb; sisters-in- law, Cora Webb (Andy) and Shirley Webb (Ronnie); stepson, Wayne McTighe and son-in-law Bruce Wells. Margaret was eleven when her mom died. Being the sole woman, for the most part, in a house with four brothers, a father and an uncle, she worked hard baking bread, biking home at lunch to put the loaves in the oven, doing huge amounts of laundry and cleaning to her perfectionist state. She always looked forward to any news coming from “home”. Margaret’s husband, Douglas McDonald passed away in 1966. Both were born in McAuley, MB. She married Phillip McTighe and moved to the Eckville farm, where they resided close to thirty years. They moved off the farm to Rimbey and a few years later, Phillip passed away. Margaret was an oilfield secretary in Drayton Valley for Schlumberger, a post- mistress at Sylvan Lake and a part time clerk at the Bay in Red Deer. Margaret will be remembered for her love of a good time, her ready laugh and her enjoyment of dancing. She kept a spotless house, grew a big garden and prepared many great meals. After supper, she read her cherished newspaper. When Margaret wasn’t playing a game of cards with her grandchildren or great- grandson Andrew, she would be curling, fishing or camping. In the winter, she and Phillip frequently travelled to Mexico, St. Lucia, or Vancouver Island. Cross country skiing, potato digging, bonfires, skeet shooting, grouse hunting and great holiday meals are memories of good times at the farm. The families want to give thanks from the bottom of their hearts to Bethany Lodge at Sylvan Lake and Red Deer’s West Park Lodge for such excellent care for our little mom. There will be a private celebration of her life. Condolences may be sent or viewed by visiting: www.parklandfuneralhome.com
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KNELSON Frances (Cook) Dec. 27,1962 - Nov. 9, 2013 Frances (Fran) Knelson passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. She will be fondly remembered for her strength, determination and especially her compassionate heart to all, even strangers. She was a very creative hardworking women who loved flowers, gardening, quilting and especially scrap booking. She is survived by the love of her life, husband of 30 years, Christopher (Chris) Knelson who she met while serving in the military. Her sons, Tim (Jennifer) of Olds, Josh (Alyssa) of Red Deer and Daughter Melissa of Lousana; 3 grandchildren and one on the way; mother Julia Cook of Red Deer, brother Walter (Neala) of Springbrook and extended family members and friends. She is predeceased by her father Stan Cook. We would like to thank staff at Red Deer Regional hospital (unit 32) for all their support and compassion in our time of need. A celebration of life will be held on December 1st, 2013, 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Lousana Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sorrentino’s Compassion House at www.compassionhouse.org in Fran’s name. Arrangements m a d e b y Tr i n i t y F u n e r a l Homes of Edmonton.
MOTTL Henry On Friday, November 15, 2013, our beloved Father, Grandfather and Uncle passed away at 5:23 AM peacefully in his sleep at Michener Extendicare. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife, Vera and two brothers; Vince and Jerry. Henry was born on August 19, 1924 in Bellevue, Alberta. Henry (Hank) is survived by his loving children; Aileen Ingram (Ken), Sandi Paulsen (Lloyd), Hank Mottl Jr. (Carmen), Randy Mottl (Anita), Deb Caddy (Geoff) and his beloved sister, Helen Mottl, grand children, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Henry loved his family deeply. He had a love for accordion music, especially Myron Floren. A Graveside Service will take place at Alto Reste Cemetery, H w y 11 E a s t , R e d D e e r County, on Tuesday, November 1 9 , 2 0 1 3 a t 11 : 0 0 a . m . Donations in Henry’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200-325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5. 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
Obituaries SANDALL Emma Maude Sandall of Lloydminster, AB, passed away peacefully at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Center on November 8, 2013 at the age of 95, with family by her side. Emma was born in Southey, Saskatchewan and it was there that she met, and married, her loving husband of 59 years. Bill and E m m a l i v e d i n S o u t h e y, Lanigan, Blairmore, Medicine Hat and Halkirk, before moving to Red Deer in 1964 after Bill retired from the bank. Emma lived in Red Deer for 42 years before moving to Lloydminster with her daughter and family in 2006. She is survived and will be sadly missed by her four children, Orville (Patricia), William (Anne), Douglas (Valerie) and Judith (Wayne) Brown; ten grandchildren, Erin (Jose) Sandall, Shannon (Max) Del Rio, Brendon Sandall, Colleen Sandall, Dwayne Sandall, James (Evelyn) Sandall, Cynthia Sandall, Melissa (Chris) Dore, Kelly (Jim) Hourie; ten great-grandchildren, and one brother Leonard Thompson. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Emma was predeceased by husband William, parents James and Hallie Thompson, brothers Orville and Jack, sister Francis and granddaughter Tricia. At Emma’s request a family memorial service will be held at McCaw Funeral Home, at 11:00AM on November 18, 2013. Donations in memory of Emma may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.
TITMUSS Vera Lillian 1938 - 2013 It is with profound sadness the Titmuss family announces the passing of Vera Lillian Titmuss (nee Wilson) at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from heart complications. Vera is survived by her loving husband Maurice, stepson Kirk, daughter-in-law Darlene, stepson Rex, stepgranddaughter Samantha and sisters Pearl Johnston, Jean Koss (Neil), brothers John (Audrey), Bert (Rose), Roy (Marlene), Dan, Martin (Tilly) and Robert (Kim). Vera is predeceased by her father Dan and mother Vera. Born in Lacombe, Alberta, July 14, 1938, Vera worked at a number of clerical positions u n t i l m o v i n g t o To r o n t o where she worked for several engineering firms. She met her future husband, Maurice at Ebastec Lavelin. They were married July 30, 1971 i n To r o n t o . Ve r a w a s a superb cook and the perfect hostess. She took great pride putting wonderful dining events together. She always made Christmases, Thanksgivings, birthdays and other festive occasions, memorable celebrations of family, friends and great food. In 1976 Vera survived a brain aneurysm. Repairs to that aneurysm years later affected h e r s h o r t - t e r m m e m o r y. Despite the impairment Vera enjoyed a happy and eventful life thanks to husband Maurice’s love and dedication. They moved from Kelowna, BC to North Bay in 2011 to be closer to family. The family would like to express its appreciation to the wonderful staff at the North Bay Regional Health Centre for the kind and professional care they provided to Vera. I n k e e p i n g w i t h Ve r a ’ s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Vera’s life will occur at the annual Wilson family reunion July 18, 2014 in Lacombe, Alberta. Donations to the AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences to the family may be forwarded to motitmuss@gmail.com.
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, Sat. Nov. 16 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4620 47A Ave. Handiwork, embroidered towels, gift baskets and much more. Nearly new boutique will also be open.
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ELINA SANDERSON’S FAMILY SPECIAL THANK YOU To Pastor Russ, Pastor Don, Pastor Peter who lead the Memorial Service; thank you for the many things the following people did for us: Debbie, Betty Ann, Phyllis, Ray & Sandy, Harvey & Mary for the Tribute to Mom; Josie; Fred reading the Obituary; Della doing the beautiful bulletin, picking up and helping where needed; Don & Sue; Elbert & Carrie, Melissa, Jayden for the gift of making the beautiful coffin; Shawna being Elina’s Stephen Minister; Janet for playing the piano; The Easter People for singing: Bev, Karen, Janet, Lois, Louise; Alf, Rubin for ushering; Mt. Calvary Ladies Aid for squares and serving, Nettie for preparing the food, Congregation Members of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and Christ Lutheran Church for all your help and prayer support; Joshua, Samantha for doing the guest book. Thank you to Dr. Robert Mulder and Dr. Joseph Hopfner for our Mom’s care. Thanks to Home Care Staff; to “Dancing Kelvin”; Craig & Diana; to Red Deer Regional Hospital Staff from Unit 22, especially Deb and Rebekah; and Red Deer Funeral Home. Our family thanks everyone for their cards, well wishes, meals, flowers, gifts, phone calls and the generous gifts to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Stephen Ministry. We also thank everyone who visited Mom in the hospital and for those who were able to come and celebrate her 96th Birthday before she passed away. With humble thanks from Ed & Fay Schatschneider, Trever & Kristin, Adele, David & Teresa, Cody, Amanda Lynn; George & Teri Whaley
A message from the family of Jon Wood Our family has been the recipient of extraordinary kindnesses - so many that we are simply overwhelmed with the love and generosity that has inspired people to act. These acts have had great impact on us. Hugs, snacks, cards, posts, thoughts, calls, errands, chores, flowers, donations, talks, cries, laughs, visits, gentle words, shared stories, are just some of the wonderful things we’ve received from friends, Jon’s friends, business associates, friends of friends, people who met Jon just a few times but were compelled to contribute - to act, even the first responder who courageously called on us to help us understand. We add you to our family roster. To all of you who are just getting to know Jon, and to those more fortunate to have known him, we want to thank you for motivating us - lifting our spirits, as Jon would do if he were here. You do him a great honor with your kindnesses. We are grateful for the fine company Jon kept - the people he called family and friends. Thank you from the Church, Wood, Gangl, Somerville and Lotzien families.
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The Farm Studio 11th Annual CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & SALE Saturday / Sunday November 23 & 24 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Raku Ceramics, Watercolours, other gift ideas. 1 Mile West, 1 Mile North from Aspelund Road & Highway 20 Intersection. Watch for Signs. Call 403-748-2557 For more information.
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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
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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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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 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
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Please apply on line on our Career Section at www.alstaroilfield.com “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while Providing quality energy construction solutions” 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
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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
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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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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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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
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must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
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PONOKA REQUIRES ADMINISTRATOR IMMEDIATELY
Automotive Mechanic Automotive Mechanic Apprentice
Alstar has a comprehensive Benefits Program, Employer Matching RRSP Program and has flexible work hours (40 hours / week). Wages negotiable based on experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working on Dodge Diesel engines and warranty service management.
SERVICE RIG
Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS and DERRICK HANDS
NOW HIRING
Alstar Oilfield is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our growing Team in the following positions:
In these positions you will have the opportunity to work on the Alstar fleet which includes: • 80 plus Pick Up Trucks • Bobcats/ zoombooms • Excavators • Trailers You will split your time between a service truck and the shop.
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VAC/steamer Truck driver. Lacombe area, HOME EVERY NIGHT. Fax resume to 403-704-1442
Please specify position when replying to this ad. We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.
Oilfield
Facility - 68 suite full service Independent & Designated Supportive Living. Operated by Connecting Care A leader in seniors’ supportive housing management in Alberta. We are looking for a caring professional who is a leader and wants to work in Supportive Housing. Responsible for the overall management, HR, marketing and administration of the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Management experience, time management and problem solving skills, experience in community, seniors, hospitality and demonstrated record of effective communication with seniors and staff. Nursing background an asset. Starting wage: To be negotiated based on experience. Submit resumes: Email: georg.rath@ connectingcare.ca Only successful applicants will be notified.
Restaurant/ Hotel
Now hiring: EXP’D. waitresses & cooks Apply at Fireside Restaurant & Lounge 4907 Lakeshore Dr. Sylvan Lake. RAMADA INN & SUITES REQUIRES ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Only serious inquiries apply. Rate $13.50/hr. Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433 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. The Chopped Leaf, is a great new healthy fast food restaurant. We are opening soon and hiring for the new Clearview Ridge Shopping area and we are seeking part time positions as well as a store manager and shift supervisors.. Previous experience in restaurant, fast food or customer service is welcome. Send resume to: Patti Barker, CHA RGI Hospitality Ltd. tel:403-690-5510 patti.barker.pb@gmail.com THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations. MUST HAVE: • 2-3 yrs. post secondary education. • 2-5 yrs. training • 2-5 yrs. on-the-job exp. • Provide references The hourly rate will be $13.10 per hour. Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161
820 The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.
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 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
DAD’S PIZZA
F/T P/T COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave.
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Sales & Distributors
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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 e-mail: Reachiesales @gmail.com 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
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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 RELIABLE energetic person req’d for South side Wellness Retail Outlet, Wholistix, 2085 50th Ave. Permanent P/T. 15-20 hrs/wk. $14/hr for the right person. Drop off resumes ONLY Sunday, Monday, Tuesday before Nov. 20th. 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 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 SUMMIT Truck Equipment Red Deer, AB is seeking a F/T exp’d. sales lease representative to join our team. We offer unlimited earning potential, competitive wages, and full benefit pkg. etc. Knowledge of sales/leasing industry would be preferred. Must be self motivated with strong sales aptitude. For more info and to submit resume wwwtranswestjobs. com.
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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
Agricultural Technicians and/or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics
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
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! HVAC Service Person required. SHEET Metal Installer required with residential and retro-fit experience. Attractive wages and benefits. Great hours. e-mail: brad@ comfortecheating.com or Fax resume to: 403-309-8302
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
First Choice Collision seeking Journeyman Technician for our car & light truck division. Successful candidate must have Canadian Red Seal and/or Alberta Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate. Starting flat rate wage of $29.00/hr plus monthly bonus is available. Blue Cross benefit package available after 3 months of successful employment with our company. Fax resume to (403)343-2160 or drop off in person. TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
req’d. for work in Central Alberta. Oilfield exp. an asset. Please forward your resume to jobs@ nexsourcepower.com or fax 403-887-4945
PARTSOURCE
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 Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for an experienced
overhead crane operator
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. Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and growing company.
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 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
NEED EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743
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Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
WINTER START GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
Concrete finisher
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.
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time
Carpenters Carpenters Helpers For local work. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.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
SPARTEK SYSTEMS INC
Start your career! See Help Wanted
MECHANICAL FOREMAN NEEDED FOR SHOP IN LACOMBE. Duties include: Servicing diesel company vehicles and fabricating. Please fax resume to: 403-342-7447.
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
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In Sylvan Lake, AB is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions:
MECHANICAL ENGINEER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER For complete job descriptions, please refer to our website at www.sparteksystems.com Applicants please forward resume to: keri.lee@ sparteksystems.com or fax to 403-887-4050 Please state which position you are applying for in your cover letter. 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
Truckers/ Drivers
STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best 50 Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees.
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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk (Reliable vehicle needed) DEER PARK AREA Dempsey St. & Drummond. Ave. Area 70 Papers $375/mo. GRANDVIEW AREA 73 Papers $439/mo. Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information
Full Time Permanent
JOURNEYMAN REFRIGERATION MECHANICS
Central AB based trucking company requires
Owner Operators & Company Drivers
4 Day/40 Hour Work Week
Petrochemical Facility in the Red Deer Area The ideal candidate will require the following for this position: • Specific experience in preventative maintenance and building checks • Work experience on advanced controls; electric, pneumatic, DDS systems • Compressor and heat pump change outs • Well organized with good time management skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Computer literate
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. ALSO Donlevy Ave. & Danielle Dr. area. $185/mo MICHENER AREA East of 40th Ave., 51 St., 50A St., Michener Cres., Green, etc. to Michener Ave. & Blvd. $282/mo. ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo. ALSO West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo.
We are currently hiring for the position of:
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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TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo. Call Jamie 403-314-4306 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NO EXP. NECESSARY!! F.T. position available IMMEDIATELY in hog assembly yard in Red Deer. Starting wage $12/hr. Call Rich or Paul 403-346-6934 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
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Starting at $40.24/hour STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted. STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Human Resources Fax # 403-342-6505 Email hr@studon.com
“People Pride & Service”
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Please note: applicants must state salary expectations in order to be considered. The MS Society ofCanada embraces diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. We appreciate your interest and will contact you if a meeting is required.
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
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Instrument Hands
Central Alberta Chapter, Alberta and Northwest Territories Division Full-time, permanent position (35 hours/week)
Lorraine Evans-Cross, Regional Director Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Central Region 105,4807 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4A5 Email: Lorraine.Evans-Cross@mssociety.ca
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Truckers/ Drivers
JOURNEYMAN Electricians
Community Outreach Coordinator, Client Services The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is an international leader in innovative service provision for people with MS and their families and in the advancement of global research on the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis. The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of programs and services which enhance the quality of life for people affected by multiple sclerosis in the Central Region area and in non-chaptered communities of Alberta who might not otherwise have access to programs and services. The successful incumbent will travel to various communities in the Central Region meeting those in need of services. In addition to delivering programs and services, the position has an educational role in raising awareness of MS and the MS Society. This position is a position of trust in Client Services. The incumbent will be required to complete the screening process including completion of appropriate background checks in compliance with the National Screening Measures Policy (2006). Responsibilities: • Provides clients with support, information & referral and advocacy resources where appropriate • Increases community engagement in non-chaptered areas of Central Region utilizing staff, volunteers and MS Ambassadors; promotes MS Society programs and services • Initiates and supports community development and volunteer management recognition activities • Assists in the identification of individual needs for persons with MS and their families and directs these individuals to appropriate resources • Responds to telephone, email and in-person client requests that require active listening and support for MS-related information and community referrals ensuring the provision of information is timely, accurate, balanced and appropriate in scope • Maintains & updates a variety of resources and builds a repository of relevant information and responses on frequently requested client information issues • Administers and facilitates peer support and education programs • Develops, markets and evaluates both established and new programs • Promotes public awareness of MS through health fairs, displays, as well as community newsletters and chapter newsletters • Coordinates, processes and approves financial assistance requests, while maintaining accurate client files • Participates in the development of annual Client Services business plans in support of overall Division objectives • Educates clients, their families, health care professionals and the community-explaining the Society’s funding policy and services available • Promotes the needs of persons affected by multiple sclerosis and participates in public speaking Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in the health or social services field with at least 3 years of related experience or the equivalent education and experience • A valid driver’s license, the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes, and the ability to travel are required • Effective interpersonal, time management, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively with persons affected by multiple sclerosis • Experience with planning, implementing and evaluating programs • Experience with public relations and presentations • Awareness and insight into disability issues • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a MS Society team environment • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and display sound judgment • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take initiative and to think creatively in a constantly changing work environment • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office-Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint • Ability to promote the overall mission, goals, objectives and values of the MS Society of Canada • Willingness to participate and/or volunteer at MS Society events Location: Red Deer with frequent travel within Central Region. Flexible hours, evening and weekend work are a component of this job. Please submit cover letter and resume, including salary expectations, by Wednesday, November 27, 2013 to:
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PARTSOURCE
A growing, well established ASME fabrication facility is recruiting for
Central Alberta Exteriors is looking for experienced siding installers. Must have own transportation, tools and equipment. Call 403-346-0500 for more info.
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Trades
requires a
Parts Person
To anchor our parts department. Apprentice accepted. Retail sales an asset. Drop off resume Attention: John 17 Gasoline Alley East, Red Deer County Please no phone calls.
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Oilfield
Restaurant/ Hotel
D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013
ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life
Misc. Help
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Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the
ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK
BOWER AREA
in
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Hill Cres & Hermary St.
Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.
Normandeau Niven St. & Newton Cres. Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info
ARE you looking for a seasonal full time delivery driver position? We are looking for a safe exp’d and professional Class 1 or Class 5 driver. Common sense, a positive attitude and a clean drivers abstract will be a definate asset. Typically this position is Mon. - Fri. but can include some weekends. Rate of pay depends on exp. Please contact Shayne at Central Alberta Green House Ltd. 403-885-4606 Ext. 330 or fax resume to 403-885-4147 email. acct2cag@telus.net
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. FIREPLACE installers req’d. Call John 780-993-2040
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Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.
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. IMMED. POSISTION for F/T owner/operator Courier. for local delivery company. Small pick-up or mini van would be the ideal vehicle. Reply w/resume by fax: 403-342-7636 or email denw70@hotmail.com
Employment Training
Packages come ready for delivery. No collecting.
Industries #1 Choice!
“Low Cost” Quality Training
Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316
24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544
TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS
Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307
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.
LUBE RACK TECHNICIAN
(across from Totem)
req’d for busy dealership. Service & Automotive experience an asset, but will train a motivated, responsible individual. Full time position with benefits and good working conditions. Drop off resume Attn: Service Manager or email: bert.rumsey@telus.net
We currently have a position available at our Innisfail, AB plant.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR (Term Contract)
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If you have a passion to succeed in a stimulating work environment with excellent wages we would like to hear from you. This position will be responsible for the movement of finished product through the distribution system while ensuring product integrity, and superior customer service. As the successful candidate, you will have a minimum grade 12 education, forklift experience, and be able to work shifts.
For over 100 years, Nestle Purina PetCare Company has dedicated itself to creating innovative, nutritious products – all designed to enhance the well being of pets. Nestle Purina PetCare is the world’s largest producer of dry dog food and softmoist and dry cat foods, as well as being a leading producer of cat box filler in Canada and the United Sates. In Canada, Nestle Purina’s leading brands include Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Pro Plan, Purina One, Fancy Feast, Friskies and Purina MAXX.
We currently have a position available at our Innisfail, AB plant.
MILL OPERATOR If you have a passion to succeed in a stimulating work environment with excellent wages and benefits we would like to hear from you. This position is responsible for the accurate mixing of ingredients as per formula in accordance with the Production Schedule and the proper unloading and storage of raw ingredients.
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As the successful candidate, you will have a minimum grade 12 education, and be able to work shift work (12 hours). Please send your resume to: Nestle Purina PetCare 5128 – 54th Street, Box 6160 Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S8 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 227-4245 E-mail: InnisfailHR@purina.nestle.com Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990
Antiques & Art
KITTENS (2) SIAMESE (1) BALINESE & (1) BURMAN $50/ea. 403-887-3649
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Dogs
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F1B GOLDEN DOODLES, black now but will brindle as they get older. Non shedding, well handled, long time breeder. $900. Delivered to Alberta. Text 306-521-1371 or call 306-792-2113 www.furtettishfarm.ca MIRAMAR. Shots & spayed. $400. 403-343-1936
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ANTIQUE wooden clothes wringer $45. Antique wooden rocking chair $125. Call (403) 342-7908.
BODY Solid equip. Pd. $1800. Asking $750 obo., Great cond. 403-597-3958 Cash Only
For afternoon delivery once per week CARSWELL’S nd
Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler
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Annual Red Deer Christmas
ANTIQUE
Show & Sale Nov. 16 & 17 Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5 Westerner Park Over 450 Tables Carswell’s 343-1614
Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303
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TRAILERS for sale or rent Very clean atmosphere, Job site, office, well site or user friendly equipment & storage. Skidded or technology, in a fast paced wheeled. Call 347-7721. environment. Benefits, competitive wages, product discount, free monthly haircuts and discount on salon services. Tools Experience an asset, but will train the right FREE standing Ryobi tacandidates. ble saw, first $100 takes it. Call 403-346-4263 Apply today! Email resume to: careers@chatters.ca Firewood Fax resume to: (403)347-7759 AFFORDABLE Something for Everyone Homestead Firewood Everyday in Classifieds Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split ORKIN CANADA is looking 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 for enthusiastic individuals LOGS to start a new career. This Semi loads of pine, spruce, individual must be well tamarack, poplar. organized with excellent Price depends on location. customer service skills. Lil Mule Logging Position includes generous 403-318-4346 salary, performance bonuses, commission package, company vehicle, Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / benefits and opportunity del. Lyle 403-783-2275 for advancement. Interested applicants can send resumes to Household hr@orkincanada.com
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P/T CASHIER, week nights 4 pm -8 pm. Apply with resume to Highland Green Value Drug Mart. P/T CASHIER, week nights 4 pm -8 pm. Apply with resume to Highland Green Value Drug Mart. SEVERAL 15 - 30 HOUR WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS at various schools within Red Deer Public School Division. The suitable candidates will provide assistance to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten & elementary students with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or learning needs. Desirable qualifications: Applicants should possess an Educational Assistant certificate or Early Childhood Development diploma. Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificate would be an asset. Fluency in French would be an asset. For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our web site at: www.rdpsd.ab.ca Applications received by 4:00 pm on November 18, 2013 will be assured of careful consideration. Applications, with references, should be directed to: humanresources @rdpsd.ab.ca
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
• 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:
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ELECTRIC heater (Comfort Zone) oak cabinet portable, remote and thermostat control, child and pet safe $150403-314-2026 FRIDGE, 4’ 6” tall, Clary, Works good. $175. obo. 403-314-0804
Household Furnishings
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Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
METCALF AVE. 3 bdrm., 4 appl., a/c, central vac. Near No. 9 bus stop, school, shopping centre, 2 parking stalls, no pets, N/S, $1050 Immed. 403-318-8881 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca
Manufactured Homes
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WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912
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SMALL SQUARE HAY and straw 403-340-3061
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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS
FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390
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Houses/ Duplexes
3 BDRM. main floor, approx 1000 sq.ft. Shared Laundry. $1000 + utils. 403-660-7094 N. END 3 bdrm. duplex, 1 up/2 down, 2 full baths 1 up, 1 down, 5 appls, blinds, in floor heating in bsmt, n/s, no pets $1600. Shane/Mellanie 403346-4585 to view
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Mobile Lot
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MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Terrie 403-340-0225 PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190
Realtors & Services
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3 BDRM, 1 1/2 bath townhouse in well kept condominium complex at #9, 15 Stanton St. 5 appls & fenced yard. Tenants must be over 40 w/references & quiet living. Avail. Nov. 1st for $1300/mo. $1300 D.D. 403-341-4627
APPROX. 30 acres. 20 min. to Lacombe. 1/2 mile off Hwy 12. Creek & exc. building site. 403-396-2925 WOODLAND HILLS BEAUTY Offered, 1514 sq. ft. fully dev. walkout bungalow on 1.5 treed acres, lower level has 1300 sq. ft. additional development plus a 26’ x 22’ work shop beneath dbl. att. garage. Call for extensive list of upgrades and inclusions. John Kulmatycki 403-358-8254 Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty
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LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111
MORRISROE MANOR
1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852
NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955
1/4 SE24-40-24-W4 $4000 oil revenue. 1/2 mile from #12 Hwy. Power & water. 403-396-2925
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HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE
Houses For Sale
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Commercial Property
1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444
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EMPLOYED gent 40-55 needed to share rent of 2 bdrm. furn. suite in 4 plex, avail. immed. rent $500 403-896-7471
SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs. 400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615
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50% SHARES in Cheer’s Neighborhood Pub. Call Jack or Leanne 403-341-9966 or 403-357-9363
2 SPEC HOMES Ready for your colours. Can be shown at any time. 10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres. Lacombe. 403-588-8820
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5 QUEEN mink blankets, like new $45/ea; assorted dbl. sheet sets $7/ea; 2 thick queen quilts $15/ea. 403-348-6449 8 HP 24” snow blower w/elec. start and chains, $425 firm 403-302-0987 CROKINOLE board 26” across, metal frame w/checkers $25; wine racks, chrome plated, holds 12 bottles ea. $10/ea; 2 table centres made of pine cones and candle $8/ea; wood bar shelf 5’L $5; med. size roaster, blue enamel $6; large deer antlers on shield $60, 3 small deer antlers on shields $15/ea. 403-314-2026
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FOR RENT: Modern 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in PONOKA, close to school and hospital Incl 5 appliances. $1400/m excl utilities. Contact Letje @(403)392-0565 letjvorster@yahoo.com
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For over 100 years, Nestle Purina PetCare Company has dedicated itself to creating innovative, nutritious products – all designed to enhance the well being of pets. Nestle Purina PetCare is the world’s largest producer of dry dog food and softmoist and dry cat foods, as well as being a leading producer of cat box filler in Canada and the United Sates. In Canada, Nestle Purina’s leading brands include Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Pro Plan, Purina One, Fancy Feast, Friskies and Purina MAXX.
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1310
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2009 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT 106,000 kms, DVD, stow n’ go seats, pd, heated seats, remote, more, exc. cond, 1 owner senior driven, $14,750 403-887-2464
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Auto Wreckers
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of YVONNE LORRAINE JOHNSON who died on October 23, 2013 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by December 23, 2013 with Christopher R. Warren Warren Sinclair LLP at 600, 4911 - 51 Street Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6V4 Fax: (403) 343-6069 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
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Ford vows court showdown as council neuters Toronto’s mayor BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — An unprecedented showdown between scandal-riven Mayor Rob Ford and city council could be destined for the courts after councillors voted Friday to neuter his powers, but the legal process could yet thwart their efforts. Unable to oust him from office, council instead overwhelmingly passed two motions — with a third to come Monday — that would all but reduce Ford’s role to ribbon cutting. A much subdued Ford, in contrast to his previously combative style, said he was left with no choice but to turn to the courts. “This is going to be precedent setting,” Ford said in a shaky voice during one of the debates. “If we move ahead with this, then obviously if someone else steps out of line like I have, this is going to affect councillors and the mayor for years to come.” However, Ford’s lawyer told The Canadian Press after Friday’s votes he had received no instructions to actually start litigation but would do so if instructed. However, George Rust-D’Eye did offer some clarification as to the grounds on which the mayor could mount a court challenge. Council could not act on “speculation or irrelevant allegations” and its motions could be seen “as an attempt to punish (Ford) for alleged personal conduct, or as a symbolic statement of council’s intent to be doing something in response to it,” Rust-D’eye said. “There is no evidence before the council suggesting that the mayor has failed to exercise or abused his powers, or been unwilling or unable to fulfil them.” Unbowed councillors, who have expressed increasing distress at Ford’s follies, voted to strip Ford of his ability to appoint key committee chairs or to exercise emergency powers. The motions were immediately adopted as bylaws. “Councillors had their say today,” Ford told reporters. “Taxpayers are going to have their say on Oct. 27 (2014).” The third motion, to be debated on Monday, would see his office and budget essentially moved to the control of the deputy mayor. John Mascarin, a municipal law expert, said Ford faced an uphill battle if the matter does end up in court even if Rust-D’Eye has raised a few arguable points.
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford stands in the council chamber in Toronto on Friday November 15, 2013 where councillors look to pass motions to limit his powers. “Council clearly has the authority to do what it has done,” Mascarin said. “The city’s case is very clear.” Any case to quash the bylaws — likely on the grounds council acted illegally or in bad faith — would be heard before Ontario Superior Court. Ford would also probably seek an injunction to put the bylaws on hold pending the outcome of the case, which could take many months. Coun. John Filion said he was “extremely careful” with the wording of the motions, and said he was confident what council did was legal. “Ironically, the mayor who had sort of divided everybody geographically and ideologically has now brought everybody together,” Filion said. A dissenting vote came from Coun. David Shiner, who questioned council’s action. “It’s unfortunate council has taken away the authority of the electorate to respond and to allow the person who was elected to maintain his responsibilities or decide that he should be out of office,” Shiner said. Ford has stubbornly refused to take a leave or resign since reports of a video surfaced in May showing him apparently smoking crack cocaine. During a subsequent investigation, former staffers told police of his guzzling alcohol while driving, lewd and bizarre behaviour, and his consorting with suspected sex-workers. Ford’s grip on his position took another serious body blow on Thursday
when he made a crude sexual comment on live TV. He initially refused to apologize, then, as his wife who seldom appears in public stood uncomfortably nearby, said he was sorry. The mayor’s frat-house vulgarity drew wide condemnation from councillors, who literally turned their backs when he spoke during Thursday’s various debates. Councillors Friday condemned the crack-smoking, binge-drinking, foulmouthed mayor for his behaviour. Ford’s conduct, which has garnered attention around the world, has spoken volumes and his public support has largely turned away, especially over the last few days, Coun. Denzil Minnan-Wong said. “We need to protect the staff and we need to take away his power for the good of the city,” Minnan-Wong said. Ford’s criminal lawyer Dennis Morris said council’s actions against a “wounded” mayor were purely political. “They’re usurping his powers. It’s like a palace coup,” Morris said, adding his client was working out and drinking protein shakes. Ford has said he’s been receiving unspecified support from a team of health-care professionals. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said council would have to make it clear it could not function as a result of the Ford scandal before she would consider action.
Harper compares trade deals BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Stephen Harper used a business speech Friday to address the debate over which freetrade deal is bigger for Canada: His or Brian Mulroney’s? And, notably, Mulroney was sitting right there in the audience. In a speech, the current prime minister lauded the merits of both the new Canada-EU deal and the Canada-U.S. pact introduced by his Conservative predecessor, with whom he has had an up-and-down relationship. Harper noted how analysts made comparisons between the agreements since he announced the EU deal last month. But right from the start, he reminded his Montreal audience where he stood on the matter: the Canada-European Union deal is bigger. “Now, I have said it is the biggest deal in our country’s history, a claim which I understand has been disputed in some circles,” Harper told a crowd of hundreds, including Mulroney, in a speech hosted by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. “So allow me to frame my remarks by addressing this question directly.”
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The definition of “biggest” is perhaps in the eye of the beholder. Numerous participants have said the new EU pact is deeper, touching more industries and people. But Canada’s trade with the EU is still a relative drop in the bucket, at only one-eighth the $740 billion exchanged with the U.S. last year. Harper pointed out the numerous economic perks of the U.S. treaty, hailing it as “revolutionary” and an “incredible victory for Canada.” Harper credited the 1988 deal with clearing the path for the country’s involvement in future economic pacts, such as NAFTA and eventually his government’s EU treaty. He called the deal with the U.S. an “historic event for the world,” a first big step toward globalization after
the end of the Cold War era. The agreement, he added, has allowed Canadians to engage in more trade with their next-door neighbours than all EU countries combined. “(Free trade with the U.S.) has become one of the sturdiest foundations upon which the unprecedented strength of the Canadian economy today is based,” he said, before noting that Canadians should be thankful for the work of the Mulroney government. Harper then proceeded to celebrate some of the benefits he expects from the EU deal. “Now, the case for why the freetrade deal with Europe is the biggest,” said Harper, drawing laughs from the crowd and even letting out a chuckle of his own.
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