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PTSD, jail a bad mix FORMER SOLDIER SAYS HE GOT NO SUPPORT BEHIND BARS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LETHBRIDGE — A British war veteran recently held in the same Alberta jail where a Canadian soldier killed himself says the justice system doesn’t properly deal with people who have post-traumatic stress disorder. John Collins, PM URGES SOLDIERS IN NEED TO diagnosed with REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT A6 PTSD about six years ago, was arrested last month at his home in Lethbridge on various charges, including assault. He said he sat alone in a cell for six days until he was released on bail. “I mentally shut down,” said Collins, 61. “I prayed to die.” “You are on automatic, back in the wars. Once the adrenalin is gone, there is no hope.” Collins believes no one took into account his mental health. He said he should have received support and instead he felt abandoned. Then, last week, he learned about the suicide of the artillery soldier at the same facility. The man, identified by friends as Travis Halmrast, was being held on charges of domestic assault. He was found in distress at the jail and later died in hospital. The Defence Department is looking into the death and investigations are also underway into the recent suicides of three other Canadian soldiers. All four men had served in Afghanistan. It’s not clear if any of them suffered from PTSD, but their suicides have put a spotlight on supports available for people dealing with the effects of the disorder. Collins didn’t know Halmrast and doesn’t know the circumstances of his death, but has strong feelings about the case.

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Red Deer Public School Board maintenance employee Kasey Callihoo shovels a snowdrift on the roof of Hunting Hills High School Wednesday. Heat loss through the roof above the principal’s office created a leak, which Callihoo was trying to attack on a cold day.

Economy in good shape: speaker BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Todd Hirsch served up a slice of onion at a Red Deer Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday. In a presentation titled Alberta Economy 2014: Peeling Back the Layers, ATB Financial’s senior economist offered his prediction of what’s lies ahead for the global, Canadian and Alberta economies in 2014. “Talking about Alberta’s economy, I think there will be very few tears to be shed because I think we are in pretty good shape,” said Hirsch, continuing his onion metaphor. Although natural gas prices are likely to remain low next year, and crude oil from the province will continue to trade below world prices due to pipeline constraints, real GDP growth in Alberta could hit 3.5 per cent in 2014, said Hirsch. That compares with a

projected 2.8 to three per cent this year. He thinks manufacturing will strengthen in 2014. The industry has been flat the past two years, which Hirsch thinks reflects a reluctance on the part of oil and gas companies to invest in new equipment until their access to export markets improves. “I think in 2014 we will see a bit more certainty on pipeline projects,” he said. “So I Todd Hirsch think manufacturing will be another leading sector in Alberta next year.”

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Plowing falls short of expectations BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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A motorist makes his way along Vanier Drive after plows moved some of the snow to the sides of the road. Deep icy ruts remain even after the plows had gone through, which is angering some residents in the area.

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Red Deer’s snow plowing is off to a bumpy start. Some areas look to have seen big improvements, but in Vanier Woods one resident is fuming at the city’s performance. “They did absolutely nothing. It is unbelievable,” said Laurie McAuley, who lives on Vanson Close where graders went through on Tuesday. “The people are still getting stuck in all the places that they cleared.” She called the city to complain and was told Vanier Woods was considered completed. Neighbours came home from work on Tuesday and were incredulous when told graders had come and gone.

TODAY’S SCHEDULE The anticipated plowing schedule for today is as follows: ● Anders Park ● Anders South ● Aspen Ridge ● Glendale ● Glendale Park Estates ● Highland Green ● Highland Green Estates ● Mountview City crews will also be working on bus routes and streets adjacent to schools in Kentwood, Johnstone, Lancaster and Anders North.

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PLOWING: ‘You’ve got to be kidding’ “When they said they were here, they said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’ Ninety per cent of Vanier is a mess. I’m angry because we pay so much, you and I and everybody else.” A drive through the neighbourhood seemed to support McAuley’s concerns. Some roads are hardly more than bumpy, icy tracks gouged by deep ruts. While there is little loose snow, most vehicles were creeping about at 10 to 15 km/h on Wednesday. However, it was a different picture on Keith Close in Kentwood. It was clear where plows had been through scraping the top layer of snow smooth, throwing up windrows about 40 cm high on each

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A city of Red Deer grader operator plows snow into the centre of the street outside Aspen Heights Elementary School Wednesday afternoon. On major roadways and roads adjacent to schools the city is removing the snow, while through the neighborhoods snow is being scraped to each side of the road. side. Other streets in the neighbourhood were much rougher. A similar scene could be found in Inglewood where residential streets appeared to be in much better shape than major routes following the plowing. Justin Kinnear was out clearing snow outside a Keith Close home and was fine with the city’s effort. “I guess they did what they could. There was a lot of snow,” he said. The road is “way better” than Monday when his girlfriend texted him pictures of cars stuck on the curve just outside the house. “There were four or five cars piled up.” The city announced on Wednesday that it will begin clearing lanes to make it easier for residents to move their vehicles off roads ahead of plows. One of the biggest problems, snow clearing crews faced on the first day was the number of vehicles left on city streets, many of them snowed in. Mayor Tara Veer said she’s well aware of the trouble residents have faced getting around and she appreciates the public’s patience. “Really, the whole purpose of this plow is to get the community accessible so people can get in and out of their homes and so emergency vehicles have access to neighbourhoods. “A surface plow is not ideal. An obviously some citizens are frustrated because it is not the same type of service level that we would normally provide.” The goal was to the get the city passable as quickly as possible. A full residential plow down to the pavement would take about 45 days. “While it’s not perfect, making residential streets passable was likely the best option given the choices we had in front of us.” Residents who are finding roads impassable or potentially dangerous are advised to call the city at 403-342-8238. Once this round of plowing is complete, the snow clearing debate will not be over. Council has committed to reviewing its snow and ice policy annually and that will be happening soon. Among the issues on the table is whether another plow will be done once the first phase is complete and other high-priority areas, such as bus routes and high-collision intersections are taken care of and a lane way plow completed. “Absolutely, if citizens are still not satisfied with a surface plow, or there are additional snow events that are making conditions worse, if another residential plow needs to occur, then by all means we will do that,” said Veer. Council is expected to take a close look at residential plowing and the amount of time it takes. “I don’t think that our citizens are finding the 40 days of service satisfactory,” she said. “Having said that, if we want to improve that service level and close the gap on 40 days, and reduce the number of days it takes to do a residential plow, there will need to be a substantial investment to do that.” Snow plowing was on the agenda elsewhere as well. In Sylvan Lake, a special council meeting was

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REGIONAL OUTLOOK Calgary: today, sun and cloud. High -22. Low -25. Olds, Sundre: today, light snow. High -21. Low -29. Rocky, Nordegg: today, light snow. High -22. Low -29. Banff: today, increasing cloudiness. High -21. Low -29. Jasper: today, sun and cloud. High -20.

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Low -30. Lethbridge: today, light snow. High -21. Low -28. Edmonton: today, mainly sunny. High -21. Low -27. Grande Prairie: today, light snow. High -23. Low -34. Fort McMurray: today, light snow. High -20. Low -28.

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OUTLOOK: More reasons for optimism Looking at the outermost layer of the economic onion, Hirsch noted that anxiety over the well-being of the world has diminished. “I think overall in Europe there is less concern these days that we are going to see a fracturing of the European Union or a collapse of their financial systems. “They are very, very gradually improving. I think 2014 will see their economy pick up just a small amount, but it’s moving in the right direction.” China’s economy appears headed for a soft landing instead of a crash in 2014, added Hirsch. And consumer confidence in the United States is rebounding, helped by a recovering housing sector and improving labour market. “The U.S. unemployment rate is still above seven per cent, which is too high — you’d really like to see it at about five per cent — but it’s come down from the highs of about 10 per cent.” The debt ceiling crisis hurt consumer confidence in the fall, largely because of the political drama surrounding it, said Hirsch. He’s optimistic the matter will be better-handled as the February debt ceiling deadline approaches. In Canada, the declining loonie should help exports, he suggested. Interest rates are expected to remain stable through 2014 and beyond. “We might be well into 2015 before the Bank of Canada feels like it merits an increase in interest rates. “In fact, the next movement in interest rates could actually be a cut in interest rates.” Hirsch noted that Alberta is on track this year to match and possible surpass the record number of people who migrated here from other provinces in 2006. But he also cited a Statistics Canada report that calculated there were 106,000 out-of-province residents working in Alberta between 2005 and 2009, of which only a quarter remained. This is a concern, said Hirsch, and highlights the importance of quality-of-life sectors like culture, arts, recreation and sport. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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“He shouldn’t have been there,” he said. “From the moment they found out he was ex-military, alarm bells should have been ringing.” Military psychiatrist Col. Rakesh Jetly said there has not been an increase in suicide rates among Canadian soldiers, but the number of soldiers dealing with PTSD is expected to rise within the next decade as the stress of combat takes hold in those who have returned from fighting in Afghanistan. Collins agreed. “Your soldiers are starting to come back. They’re stressed to the eyeballs. They John Collins do not know how to deal with civilian life.” Collins served in combat with the British military in Northern Ireland, Falkland Islands, Persian Gulf, Cambodia and Cyprus. He wasn’t diagnosed with PTSD until after he retired from service and moved to Canada with his wife, a counsellor. He said he finds himself doing constant reconnaissance in his daily life: looking for wires crossing highways and showing up early for appointments to search for exits. Hearing a plane overhead can also give him flashbacks. If he feels himself getting stressed out, he said he goes for a drive or takes a walk for a few hours to cool off. He said his arrest was unwarranted. His wife was out shopping and stopped an officer on the street to inquire about PTSD services in the community. The couple had recently moved to Lethbridge from Victoria, B.C. Anne Collins, who uses a wheelchair, said that while she was talking about her husband, the officer got the wrong idea that she was in danger. “He said ... ’This sounds to us like this soldier is abusing you. We don’t trust military men.’ And the next thing you know there were six police there, all bombarding me with questions and saying, ’We are going to go and get him out of there. I said ’No. He has not done anything.”’ Police then went to the couple’s home and questioned her husband, she said. They charged him with threatening to cause damage, assaulting her and mischief for breaking a plate. She said none of that happened. Lethbridge police wouldn’t talk specifically about the case, but said officers have training to deal with people with mental health issues, including PTSD. Once a person is arrested, there are avenues in the system to get them any help they may need. A spokeswoman with Alberta Justice said the physical and mental health of inmates is assessed at the time they’re admitted to provincial remand centres. If they need intervention, they are placed in appropriate units. Staff are also trained to watch for signs that they may need further help. Collins said from his experience, officers and guards don’t know how to handle someone with PTSD. “It sounds awful, bloody bad and it’s not. We’re just normal people who’ve dealt with a lot of stress in our lives. “We don’t go out killing people. We don’t go out beating people up. And we’re not criminals. We’re just people living a life, who have episodes of PTSD where we disappear for a few hours, calm down and get back to normal.”

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THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

Time for extreme measures What is the cost of a Snow Day to an economy the size of Red Deer’s? What is the impact of Red Deer College sending students and staff home, school bus routes shutting down and countless employees across the city unable to get to work? What is the cost of thousands of copies of the Red Deer Advocate not reaching the doorsteps of subscribers, both in lost income to the newspaper and in lost income to advertisers who wished to reach those readers? What about the disconnect for readers? What is the cost to the retail community when shoppers won’t venture out, even in the lead-up to Christmas? What damage has been done to our vehicles? And to what level is the City of Red Deer responsible for this lost income, ramped-up individual costs, derailed productivity and general malaise of a Snow Day? Extreme weather events happen. It’s a reality of Canadian life, particularly in Central Alberta (we are, after all, the epicentre of extreme summer storms on the Prairies, and winter storms increasingly seem just as frequent and violent).

OURVIEW JOHN STEWART So it should never have taken the initiative of two rookie city council members to force an examination of snow clearing policies related to extreme weather events. It should always have been an expectation that, given the hardship created by extreme weather in Red Deer, the reaction of Public Works staff would be swift and concerted. And that’s not on the Public Works staff, that’s on the political masters who ultimately direct city staff, through administration. But we are now sitting in a paralyzing pile of snow. And we have been watching it pile up for a month. November’s snowfall was almost four times the average for that month (62.5 cm compared to an average of 16.9 cm in Novembers past). And December has dawned in a fashion just as menacing as the previous month. Our residential roads are like frigid quicksand. Our public sidewalks are impassable. If you could actually navi-

gate the sidewalks, you could always opt to use public transit instead of running the risk of becoming stuck in your own vehicle. But children and seniors, particularly, cannot plod through the piles of snow now clogging our sidewalks. On Monday, Red Deer city Councillors Ken Johnston and Tanya Handley asked that administration review the snow and ice policy as it applies to extreme weather events. And a motion to create a separate snowfall reserve fund was put on the table. Both issues need to be dealt with promptly. Waiting until operating budget discussions in the new year will only mean another month of potential paralysis on our streets. The snow removal blitz that was launched on Monday night will cost $175,000 from the city’s $3.4-million snow removal budget. At this point in year, only $238,181 is left in the budget, or $63,181 after the blitz, so another campaign like this week’s will put the fund in a deficit position. And then what? This city needs to prepared to deal with as many as five extreme weather events a year, winter and summer,

and the money should be in a specific fund ready for those eventualities. At $200,000 for each event (and we’re talking quick response, not long-term repairs), that’s $1 million a year. There needs to be a clear protocol for assessing and reacting quickly to extreme events, and it should be an administrative decision, not left to politicians at twice-monthly meetings. When the money isn’t all used in a single year, it should stay in the fund. Every climate scientist worth his or her degree is clear on one thing: extreme weather will become more prevalent, not less, thanks to global warming. So if the fund is not all used in one year, it will certainly be needed in another. And $1 million is really a drop in the bucket. This year’s city operating budget is $288.5 million. An additional $1 million amounts to roughly $10 per person per year, or 83¢ a month per person. And that’s a lot less than this Snow Day will cost the people of Red Deer, and its businesses, in lost economic activity. John Stewart is the Advocate’s managing editor.

Above the law? YOU CANNOT GOVERN THROUGH SOCIETIES OF ONE

There is a letter to the editor in the current Newsmakers edition of Maclean’s magazine that betrays such utter stupidity and ignorance of how our society works that it bears national attention. Especially so because some of the sentiments (and pure lack of thought) that it betrays resonate all the way out here in Alberta. The thought seems to be: “I am a society of one. As long as government keeps my personal taxes low, government can do anything it wants.” Here’s what Tahir Yahya Yousouf Zai, of Toronto, wrote to the magazine about his mayor, Rob Ford: “If a crackGREG smoking mayor doesn’t take NEIMAN any money out of my pocket and makes my city a better place to live in, I will vote for him again.” How, exactly, does a crack-smoking (add drunken, profane, barefaced liar who apparently abuses his own staff) mayor make any city a better place to live? According to Zai (and a lot of voters across the country), by pretending to cut taxes. Never mind that it is impossible for anyone to smoke crack cocaine, come to work drunk and make law in a civil society. The people who make and distribute crack are criminal parasites who destroy lives, rule their fiefdoms through threat of violence, take untold billions of dollars out of the economy — and pay no taxes. Criminal gangs will not build Ford’s promised subway line. Nor do they help to plow Red Deer’s streets, keep Alberta’s schools running or pay for the federal prisons they should all eventually inhabit. Therefore, even though people like Zai say they would vote for him, Ford has no right to public office and no right to govern. Voters in Toronto do not live in some sort of bizarro kingdom far from here. The attitudes that drive their decisions on what sort of government they will support can be found in Alberta, and all across the country. But in a democracy, that does not make them right, nor allow those attitudes the right to govern. A civil society cannot agree that all measures are acceptable to a government if people say they broadly support the government’s cause. Consider Bill 46 in Alberta. Actually, I wish somebody would. The people who provide vital services in Alberta have no right to strike in contract negotiations.

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A new economic reality In a recent New York Times article (Nov. 17) entitled A Permanent Slump, the Nobel Prize-winning

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Teachers, health-care workers and the thousands of people employed by government cannot go off the job while their union representatives bargain their contracts. In exchange for losing those rights (enshrined in law nationally and internationally), contracts can be settled through arbitration. The employer (government) and the workers (through their union), each make their case in front of a tribunal, which decides what’s fair for the next contract. Bill 46 erases that. The government says this measure will apply to this contract only, and that it is needed because of hard budgetary conditions. But anyone with experience with government knows that cannot be true. A Bill 46 passed this year means that another Bill 46 can be passed at any other time — perhaps even retroactively. A government claiming to act with a majority mandate to cut taxes for a million societies of one cannot cancel the legal rights of its people arbitrarily. Not while claiming a moral right to govern. Prime Minister Stephen Harper cannot govern with a mandate to “get tough on crime” while acting as if he believes the laws do not apply to him — any more than an ignoramus like Rob Ford can claim he

can quarterback a major city, drunk or while smoking crack in the company of criminal gang associates. Any more than Premier Alison Redford can claim Canada’s richest province is in a financial emergency so extreme that it’s workers must be denied the protection of labour laws. Arbitrarily announcing a freeze on MLA pay (before the matter even passes through the legislature) does not give government the moral high ground to do the same to 22,000 of its workers. Our teachers, nurses, doctors and a host of other provincial civil servants are all well paid. That’s a given. If they are indeed so well paid, and if the budgetary coffers are indeed bare, it should not be difficult to make a convincing case to an independent tribunal. The results are binding and the union would need to accept a pay freeze, if that’s what the tribunal awards. But no government can side-step the law, even if a million societies of one would vote for it. That’s not how democracy and civil societies work. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate.blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@gmail.com.

economist Paul Krugman writes: “But what if the world we’ve been living in for the past five years is the new normal? What if depression-like conditions are on track to persist, not for another year or two, but for decades?” Also, “You might imagine that speculations along these lines are the province of a radical fringe.” And now they have moved into the main stream?

He continues, “In fact, the case for ‘secular stagnation,’ a persistent state in which a depressed economy is the norm, was made forcefully at the IMF’s big research conference.” Although Krugman and others have come to conclusions that are similar to a socialist analysis, they remain unable to propose any alternative. Keith Norman Wyatt, Dickson

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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford was cleared Wednesday in an ethics investigation over a potentially lucrative government contract awarded to her ex-husband’s law firm. But opponents say the ruling makes clear that Redford, who has denied picking the law firm that employs Redford’s exhusband Robert Hawkes, did indeed make the decision. Ethics commissioner Neil Wilkinson, in his report, said while Hawkes’s firm was chosen by the Justice Department in late 2010 as part of a consortium to sue Big Tobacco, then-justice minister Redford took a hands-off approach with the selection committee. He said Redford also didn’t decide which firms would be short-listed. And he said that Redford then properly and without bias exercised her responsibility as justice minister to “render a decision” picking International Tobacco Recovery Lawyers, or ITRL, which includes Hawkes’ firm. “There is no evidence of arbitrariness, unreasonableness, favouritism, nepotism, or anything untoward in Premier Redford’s participation, as minister of justice, in the decision to direct ministry officials to commence negotiations with the ITRL consortium,” wrote Wilkinson. Wilkinson also found that ex-spouses do not come under the category of family members or associates who, if favoured by a

politician through the public purse, would constitute a case of conflict of interest. The issue, which has been under investigation by Wilkinson for almost a year, began with the publication of a memo that showed Redford directing officials to go with ITRL. The lawsuit seeks to sue tobacco companies on behalf of the province for damages of $10 billion to pay for health costs of treating smokers since the 1950s. The government has not made public the contract details, saying it would undermine their case. Opposition politicians, who wrote letters to Wilkinson prompting him to launch the investigation, said regardless of the rules, Redford made the decision to direct a lucrative government contract to someone close to her and should have recused herself from doing so. “Premier Redford’s insistence that she wasn’t involved in the decision has now been proven to be false, and she owes all Albertans an apology,” said Opposition Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith. Smith also noted that the government briefing document used by Redford to pick ITRL over two other firms was not made available to Wilkinson, again for reasons of competitive advantage. Instead, it was explained to him through an independent third party. NDP critic Rachel Notley said the problem is that Alberta’s ethics laws have so

many loopholes, clear conflicts of interest are allowed to sail through. “Most reasonable Albertans with a common-sense approach to this would know she (Redford) was in a conflict and should have recused herself from this decision,” said Notley. Liberal Leader Raj Sherman agreed, saying “Common sense would dictate that (the premier should say), ‘Hey, I should probably recuse myself from this decision.”’ Redford has always maintained she didn’t make the final decision. She has said she made the preliminary decision to see if a contract could be struck with ITRL. The final decision, she has said, came months later after she had left the justice portfolio to seek the leadership of the PC party. Wilkinson’s ruling does little to clarify the issue of when a decision becomes a decision. Some parts of his report indicate he believes Redford directed the decision while in other parts he says she “took part in a decision.” Redford issued a statement saying she welcomed Wilkinson’s findings. “I have always taken my duties as an elected official extremely seriously and strive to uphold the public trust in everything I do,” she wrote. Hawkes and Redford divorced in 1991, but he worked closely with her in 2011 on her successful bid to become Progressive Conservative party leader and premier. He then stayed on to lead her transition team.

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Correction Service Canada will not be releasing any information on what led to an inmate’s death in hospital until a review is complete, a prison assistant warden said on Wednesday. “The cause is under review,” said Rita Wehrle, assistant warden management services at the medium-security prison. Wehrle said she could not comment on whether foul play was suspected. “Circumstances are under review. As an investigation is underway we are not allowed to disclose the details.” “All I can indicate is the police have been notified. The coroner’s office has been notified and that (Correctional Service Canada) will conduct a review of the circumstances.” The report will probably take a few weeks, she said. Corrections said Monday that Barry Bryan Schacker, 65, died in Innisfail’s hospital on Sunday. Schacker had been serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for 10 years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in March 2007. The Thorhild farmer received an automatic life sentence for beating his wife to death with a crowbar in 2005.

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PM urges soldiers in need to reach out for support NATIONAL DEFENCE RELEASES NAME OF FOURTH APPARENT SOLDIER SUICIDE OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper has weighed in on the spate of apparent soldier suicides that have rocked the Canadian Forces in recent days. Harper says everyone should encourage veterans in need to reach out to the support and systems that are there to help. The prime minister’s comments came hours after the Defence Department confirmed the military police at CFB Valcartier in Quebec are investigating the death Tuesday of Master Cpl. Sylvain Lelievre, from the 3rd battalion of the Royal 22nd Regiment. Lelievre is the fourth soldier believed to have committed suicide since last week. Lelievre joined the Canadian Forces in June 1985 and was deployed to Bosnia between 2001 and 2002, and again in 2004. He also served in Kandahar from 2010 to 2011. “The loss of any soldier is devastating to the military community and our condolences go out to his family and friends,” spokesman Capt. Denny Brown said Wednesday in an email. “As the death took place on the base, it is now under military police investigation. As such, it is inappropriate for us to comment on the investigation.” The escalating struggle of soldiers has been resonating across the country since word of the suicides began emerging. The deaths include a senior non-commissioned officer at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, northwest of Ottawa, as well as two other soldiers in Western Canada. Veterans advocates say the number of apparent suicides within the military in recent days may only hint at the magnitude of the problem. For every death by suicide, they warn, as many as a dozen others may have unsuccessfully sought the same fate.

Veterans ombudsman Guy Parent said spouses of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder need to know how to spot the warning signs. He also says greater financial stability is needed for veterans. “Obviously, there’s been a few in the last few days, and that’s unfortunate,” Parent said after appearing at a Senate committee. “Again, it’s not a matter of numbers. It has nothing to do with numbers. It has to do with what got the people in those situations to make that decision, and if we can facilitate their voyage to transition it would be much easier for everybody.” A sign of how it is impacting even top-level former military personnel came Tuesday when Liberal Sen. Romeo Dallaire fell asleep at the wheel of his car and crashed into a traffic barrier on Parliament Hill. The retired general cited the news last week of three Canadian soldiers killing themselves, as well as the coming 20th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide, as reasons he has been unable to sleep, even with medication. Former defence minister Peter MacKay said he is troubled by reports of another veteran of the Afghanistan war taking his own life. MacKay, now minister of justice after years in the defence portfolio, says the news is heart-wrenching. “It’s absolutely heartbreaking and troubling in the extreme that anyone, soldiers in particular, find themselves in a position that they see no hope and take their own lives,” MacKay said Wednesday on his way into the weekly Conservative caucus meeting in Ottawa. Defence Minister Rob Nicholson this week asked those who are struggling to seek help. The Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program has a confidential 24/7 toll-free telephone advisory and referral service for all military personnel and their families: 1-800-268-7708.

Canada committed to work with Ukraine in its democratic development: Baird BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says Canada remains committed to long-term democratic development in Ukraine despite its recent tilt toward Russia and the violence that has spilled into its streets. Canada will still send two dozen election monitors to the country’s byelections scheduled for next month, following last year’s contribution of a 500-member observer force. The teams of observers are not solely a Conservative phenomenon; Former Liberal prime minister John Turner led a large team of international election monitors to Ukraine in 2004. “We’re committed to work with the people of Ukraine in its democratic development and that’s a long-term commitment,” Baird told reporters Wednesday from Kyiv, the Ukraine capital, where violent protests were taking place. “We’re engaged here because Ukraine matters, because Canada believes in the values of the Ukrainian people and we want to do all we can to support them in their aspirations.” In Ottawa, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said Canada’s voice needs to be heard on the issue because of its past role “in the Ukraine as election observers and as of supporters of a movement towards true democracy.” Baird was in Ukraine for a previously scheduled meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Baird noted that Canada was among the first countries to recognize Ukraine’s independence more than two decades ago after its split with the former Soviet Union. Canada’s relations with the Ukraine are deeply rooted in successive waves of immigration that go back more than a century. The protests began after President Viktor Yanukovych abandoned a major political and economic agreement with the EU to focus on Russia. Baird met his Ukrainian counterpart, following up on a telephone call the previous week, to tell him

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Conservative Sen. Irving Gerstein has thwarted a Liberal move to remove him as chairman of a powerful Senate committee until he explains his role in the upper chamber’s expenses scandal. Liberal Sen. Celine Hervieux-Payette raised a point of order Wednesday asking that Gerstein step aside as chairman of the banking, trade and commerce committee until his name is cleared by the RCMP or he agrees to testify before another Senate committee about his role. Gerstein, who heads the Conservative party’s fundraising arm, has been identified in RCMP documents as a cenIrving Gerstein tral figure in the scheme to reimburse Sen. Mike Duffy for his invalid expense claims and to interfere in an independent audit of Duffy’s expenses. Gerstein and other Conservative senators were clearly taken aback by Hervieux-Payette’s move, which she made just as the committee was about to hear a presentation from junior finance minister Kevin Sorenson. “I am quite surprised that you would raise that issue at the committee meeting here,” Gerstein said. The move set off momentary panic among Tory aides who made frantic calls outside the committee room to enlist more Conservative senators to attend the meeting and vote down Hervieux-Payette’s proposal. It never came to that, however. “I have been elected as committee chair and I rule the motion out of order,” Gerstein pronounced after a few minutes of confusion. Hervieux-Payette, who is the committee’s vicechair, did not challenge his ruling. “Banking committee, for me, is one of the (most) prestigious committees on the Hill ... So when your chair, who is in contact with all the financial institutions of the country, is under suspicion I think it’s quite normal to ask him to answer questions,” she said later outside the committee room. “He is one of the key players and I think we need to know the answers he will give.” RCMP documents filed in court two weeks ago suggest Gerstein was involved in a deal in which former prime ministerial chief of staff Nigel Wright paid Duffy $90,000 so that he could reimburse the Senate for improperly claimed living expenses. The Mounties allege the scheme means Wright and Duffy engaged in bribery, fraud and breach of trust. No charges have yet been laid and none of the allegations have been proven in court.

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TORONTO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A woman who so severely neglected and starved her grandson that he wasted away and died portrayed herself in testimony Wednesday at a coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inquest as the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only hope, lest he be shipped off to foster care. Jeffrey Baldwin died in 2002 at age five, having withered away to the weight of a baby and being unable to lift his own head. His grandmother, Elva Bottineau, kept the boy and one of his sisters in a cold, fetid room, where they slept among their own waste, the inquest has heard. The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents were barely out of childhood themselves when they had four kids in quick succession, and nearly as swiftly they were taken away by childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aid and handed over to the grandparents. Both Bottineau and her partner Norman Kidman, who are now serving life sentences for Jeffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-degree murder, had previous convictions for child abuse when they were granted custody of Jeffrey and three siblings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something the Catholic Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aid Society only discovered in its files after the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Asked during testimony about a series of diplomas that were on the wall of her home, including one for child psychology, the Grade 9 dropout â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with an IQ of 69 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; swore they were real, from correspondence courses. She wanted to know how a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind works and learn â&#x20AC;&#x153;what Jeffrey was going through,â&#x20AC;? she said. Bottineau was having a hard time with Jeffrey, she said, describing him as having a â&#x20AC;&#x153;slow learning ability.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I asked him to pick up a fork he would go to the spoon, not the fork,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I put the crayon inside of his hand...I would try to get him to do circles on the paper, he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. When I tried to talk with him, that was something else. He would just look at me and it was like a cold stare. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do it.â&#x20AC;? Bottineau spent much of her testimony disparaging her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parenting skills. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the kids to go into foster care, she said, so she had to look after them. Contrasted to Bottineauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fears about childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aid societies was a statement from Jeffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surviving sib-

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My Nov. 30 closing day of deer season was déjà vu all over again from the Nov. 1 opener, except there was considerably more snow from the blizzard that started the evening of Nov. 1 and the one that followed a week later. Like the opener, closing day was bright and sunny out west but, again, a major blizzard was forecast. Again, I saw nary a deer nor a moose. There were tales written in meandering tracks in the deep snow, but not as many as you’d expect after three weeks. Once again, I could not find a hunter anywhere to ask how the season went. The only success stories BOB I hear come from the south SCAMMELL and the east, where there has been much less snow. Down in my favourite upland country northeast of Brooks, pheasants didn’t really start showing up until the season was almost over, but the season’s ungulate harvest on my favourite large pheasant hunting area, the owner tells me, was 21 deer and seven moose. Only one reader reports a great wild pheasant hunt, and that was way down south in Raymond-Taber country. Generally I get the impression Northern and Central Alberta hunters feel it’s about time it’s over, and that most would prefer to forget this year’s hunting seasons. ★ ★ ★ I looked up and muttered “its about time,” when I noticed the drilling rig that had been disturbing the deer for a couple of months was gone from the Crown quarter just west of the Stump Ranch quarter. So I drove in on the wide road allowance that has inundated my narrow, woods trail that was probably a century old. Everything, including the rig workers’ “motel village,” is gone now, leaving two red well caps like pustules in the middle of the huge scar left where 30-plus acres of prime, public aspen parkland — boreal forest — was bulldozed down to bare mineral soil in just one week, but will take at least 40 years to regenerate. The story written on the snow here is that the deer, too, seem to be saying “it’s about time,” and are already using their usual trails by detouring around the open wound in their forest. ★ ★ ★ Recently, there have been many news items that inspire “it’s about time” thoughts, such as Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths, stating publicly in Prince Edward Island: “Everyone says that it (the oil and gas industry) is a benefit and a bonus because we have such a dominant commodity. But, you know, it sucks the life out of every other aspect of Alberta.” Of course Mr. Griffiths has since apologized, as any Alberta politician winds up doing who tells the truth about Alberta’s big oil and gas and its herd bullies who really run this province. There are frequent recent comments that we should have listened to our late, great Premier Peter Lougheed, who, in retirement, urged Alberta to slow down oil and gas development, particularly the oilsands, and to pay more attention to our environment and diversification of our economy. That was also an “about time” message but, many years later, it is increasingly being quoted and there are even some signs that it is finally being heeded. Well ahead of the recent leadership review of Premier Alison Redford, the Calgary Herald released its Government Report Card, based on a poll of Albertans who gave the government failing grades in many areas touching on our natural resources and our future. Fully 64 per cent of respondents disapproved of our government’s handling of government finances, while 20 per cent approved and 16 per cent didn’t know. In the managing of the economy category, 52 per cent disapproved our government’s efforts, 32 per cent approved, and 17 per cent didn’t know. Lougheed started the Heritage Trust Fund to hold and invest regular payments from oil and gas revenues to insure a future for our progeny when the oil and gas are gone. Our government has plundered the fund, missed contributions to it and mismanaged it, and the Herald’s poll showed that 51 per cent of Albertans disapprove, 21 per cent approve and 28 per cent don’t know. Strangely, the poll showed that Albertans are still not quite getting Lougheed’s message in two vital areas. In the energy/oilsands development category, 45 per cent approved, 38 per cent disapproved, and 17 per cent didn’t know. Unaccountably, to me, in the environment category, 40 per cent approved and 40 per cent disapproved the government’s performance and 20 per cent didn’t know. On the whole, including categories not directly related to resources and the environment, the report card indicates Albertans are having some “it’s about time . . . for a change of government” thoughts. The problem for all of us is the basic question: to whom should we change? I have been risking chronic constipation, even brain damage, reading and comparing the platforms of Alberta’s political parties, and am finding few planks that address the major and growing concerns

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ABOVE: Big scar on and two red well caps left on public land. BELOW: Closing day this year — a short story written in deer tracks on three weeks of snow. BOTTOM: A mule deer buck out and about on the season’s last day four years ago.

of Albertans. None of them exhibit much will to wean us off total reliance on oil and gas and take government back from the big energy companies. Maybe it’s about time we had a new party.

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

Tips for buying perfect Christmas gifts for gardeners What does one purchase for an avid gardener? Tools, gift certificates, plants, lights, books or pots? All these are great ideas depending on the gardener. Tools are not all the same quality. Test them for strength. Do they bend under pressure? If so, leave them on the shelf. Are they heavy? Heavy tools may last but they will cause muscle fatigue if used for any length of time. Tools should fit the size of person who is using them. At one time, it was possible to purchase women’s tools. They were the same quality as the LINDA larger ones but easier for a TOMLINSON smaller person to use. Now one has to hunt for smaller shovels and rakes. It takes longer to complete a task using smaller equipment but it causes less strain. Saws, secateurs and loppers should keep their edge. It takes more energy to do a task with a dull

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tool than a sharp one. Expensive tools last longer and are a must if used often. Inexpensive ones work well if they are used occasionally or are often misplaced. Gift certificates allow people to dream about spring, so they have time to choose what plants, hardscape materials, pots or ornaments they wish to purchase. Most garden centers and greenhouses sell gift certificates. If the certificate is for a seasonal operation, phone ahead and make an appointment. Plants cheer up a room. At Christmas, poinsettia, Christmas cacti and amaryllis are readily available. Of these three, the cacti will extend past the Christmas season but all are seen as expendable. Tropical plants are also available. Look under the leaves and between the branches of all indoor plants for signs of insects before making a purchase. Purchase plants on a warm winter day, then wrap them carefully to protect from the freezing air. It is hard to start plants in the northern climate without a greenhouse or artificial lights. Grow lights are available in florescent and bulb form. These bulbs supply a wider spectrum of light than what is available with the average bulb. When purchasing grow bulbs, consider where the bulb and plant can

be placed. Is it better to purchase a unit that comes with stand, light and tray to catch excess moisture? There are numerous gardening books on the market. Be sure to purchase ones that are for the local climate. It might be nice to read about plants that grow in Zone 5 but Central Alberta is considered Zone 2 or 3. Pots are not just something to hold plants, roots and dirt. The right pot will add to the house or garden. Good pots have drainage holes in the bottom to allow the excess moisture to escape. Clay pots without holes can work as an outer pot. Know that there will be times when the inner pot will have to be removed to drain away excess moisture. Plastic and clay pots come in all shapes and colours. The colour and shape should enhance the surroundings. Plastic pots are much lighter than clay and pots and usually come with saucers attached. Plastic are easier to move while clay pots will hold a top-heavy plant upright. Be sure to shop early to avoid the stress and crowds of last-minute shopping. Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist who lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at www.igardencanada.com or your_garden@hotmail.com.

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Go with a good heart The hawthorn tree (crataegus spp.) is also the medicine for the heart. There is a saying: the heart never lies. To lie is stressful, very stressful. An article from Psychology Today reported a study involving liars and non-liars. The participants in the study were divided into two groups, one group given permission to lie, and the other group offered strategies that help to avoid lies. The group that did not lie found their relationship improved and they slept better, experienced less mental and physical tension, fewer headaches and sore throats. Other studies have shown lying increases blood pressure and heart rate. In traditional Chinese medicine, practitioners favour hawthorn flower for an anxious heart. In France, a tea of hawthorn flowers is offered to treat insomnia. A quiet heart makes a quiet mind. A quiet mind leads to thoughtful speech. The hawthorn’s berries, leaves and flowers are a gift to a tired heart. A tired heart, either from a long life or too much stress, struggles to pump blood. A tired heart cannot fulfil its duty to the rest of the body, so it tries to work harder. When a tired heart works harder, like all muscles in the body, it becomes bigger. The more the heart muscle grows, the less efficient it becomes. Less blood passing through the heart means less blood is pulsating through the body. In turn, the body asks for more blood, and the heart tries harder. It continues to grow bigger and more inefficient. A vicious cycle develops that leads to all sorts of health problems, including congestive heart failure. Hawthorn is the remedy for this tired heart. It increases the force of the heart’s pumping action without causing the heart to enlarge. It also enhances the heart’s ability to relax.

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Sweeten this holiday’s treats with the superfood lucuma Are you a health foodie, an aspiring health nut or just someone trying to manage what they eat who tends to cringe around all of the treats of the holiday season? All of these foods you’ve managed to avoid, feel you have under control or even don’t have under control, gracing you with their allto-present presence … in the office, in the waiting rooms at your appointments, as gifts from friends and, heck, even at the gym! You can’t feel guilty if those baked goods you’re devouring were served at the gym right? Maybe a little guilt is still in order — but you’re not alone. Falling off the wagon is rampant around this time of year. KRISTIN Refined sugar, processed FRASER white flour, more sugar and more flour do not make for a healthy body, nor mind. Especially amongst the stress of the holidays. Sugar is linked to that scatterbrained feeling, enhances anxiety, feeds cancer cells, promotes weight gain and premature aging and is highly addictive. So especially during the holidays, it’s important to rethink your treats. The good news is, there are healthier and even tastier alternatives. Let’s talk turtles, shall we? Most people love a good chocolate-coated gooey caramel pecan cluster. The good news is you can make a version that is not only loaded with superfood goodness but actually tastes decadent and delightful. And it all starts with lucuma, the “gold of the Incas.” Lucuma fruit is a superfood from South America that has been consumed for centuries and because of its taste and healing power, it is still featured today in celebrations and life in South America. High in magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, beta-carotene, and even containing fibre, protein and antioxidants, this fruit has been known to boost the immune system and lower blood pressure — and can be found at your local health food store in powder form. Traditional uses are in ice creams and raw desserts to give a sweet, creamy taste.

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It is especially delightful as a raw caramel in the recipe below. A report published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in 2009 suggests that the fruit aided in management of diabetes and high blood pressure. Even the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published a study that found lucuma nut oil helped “accelerate wound closure and promote regeneration of the skin.” Superfood sweetness! Lucuma is a great low glycemic alternative to sugar for those with diabetes. It is best to keep it in its raw form to keep all the nutrients intact. So sweeten up this holiday season with the sweetness of a superfood that won’t leave you feeling guilty.

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(from Julia Corbett) 4 tbsp agave syrup 3 tbsp melted coconut oil 3 tbsp lucuma pinch sea salt Mix ingredients in bowl or blend in blender. Let set into caramel. Coat with raw chocolate (recipe found at www.somethingtochewon.ca under raw chocolate column) and pecans for raw chocolate turtle treats. Kristin Fraser, BSc, is a holistic nutritionist and local freelance writer. Her column appears every second Thursday. She can be reached at kristin@somethingtochewon.ca.

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Men are at small risk of breast cancer Dear docs: I just found out a male friend of mine had breast cancer. At first I thought he was joking. But it’s no joke. He had a mastectomy and some follow-up chemo! How common is it and how does a guy know if he’s at risk? Answer: For men, the odds of developing breast cancer are about one in 1,000. It’s 100 times more common in women, but since males are born with a small amount of breast tissue, albeit nonfunctioning, the risk is there. About 1,900 men are diagnosed annually (versus 192,000 women) and more than 400 men (40,000 women) die every year from breast cancer. Men develop breast cancer for the same reasons women do: elevated estrogen levels; carrying around excess fat tissue, which releases inflammatory cytokines; previous radiation exposure; and a family history of breast cancer and other specific genetic risk factors. A mutation of the BRCA2 gene puts men at high risk of both breast and prostate cancer. BRCA2 (and BRCA1) are the two breast-cancersusceptibility genes that women are tested for if they’re considered high risk and/or have a family history of cancer. Men are rarely tested for that gene mutation, but if breast cancer, especially at a young age, runs in your family, it’s a good idea for both male and female family members to get the test. Symptoms of male breast cancer include scaling, redness or dimpling of the skin covering the breast or nipple; a nipple that turns inward or has discharge; and a lump or thickening in breast tissue. Unfortunately, male breast cancer is usually diagnosed late, because men don’t get symptoms checked out by a doc, figuring breast cancer can’t happen to them. But guys, early detection and treatment means higher survival rates for every cancer, and this one’s no exception. Dear docs: This time of year always sends me into tailspin of the blues and weight gain. What can I do about it? Answer: Seasonal affective disorder is most common in middle and northern latitudes as the sun begins to set earlier and earlier. Only around one per cent of Floridians have it, but nearly 10 per cent of folks in Alaska and Yukon Territory contend with SAD. No one’s completely sure what triggers SAD, but it may stem from overproduction of melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep (light shuts of its production) and changes in neurotransmitters that influence mood. Symptoms include hopelessness, irritability, craving for carbohydrates, weight gain, oversleeping and lack of interest in work or recreational activities. What not to eat: Avoid processed carbs and sweets. The temporary energy bump they give you sets you up for a crash, and they cause weight gain that increases the sluggishness you’re battling. What to eat: Start with an ounce of dark chocolate (70 per cent cacao); it boosts feel-good neurotransmitters and provides a dose of inflammation-dampening, heart-friendly nutrients.

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The French have a beautiful expression, “bon courage,” which translates to “go with good heart.” The origin of the word courage comes from the French word for heart, coeur. As the French say “bon courage,” English speakers say “follow your heart.” I do not think there is any better advice for living life well lived. There is a very old saying amongst herbalists, “borage for courage.” Borage (borago offincinalis), originally from the Middle East, has been very effective at travelling the world and finding a home in many gardens. An unkempt looking plant, with big floppy, fuzzy leaves beloved by spiders, it thrives in North American gardens. Borage’s saving grace is its ABRAH lovely star-shaped, sky blue ARNESON flowers. In today’s apothecary, bor- HERBS FOR LIFE age is classed as an adaptogen. Adaptogens help the body and mind adapt to long-term chronic stress. Stress creates friction in the body and mind. In the body, stress manifests as excess heat while in the mind it creates anxious, heated thoughts. Borage’s cooling nature calms the heat of chronic stress and soothes the mind. Stress creeps up and devours the pauses in every the day that offer moments for connection and reflection. Under stress, life loses its subtle meaning. Without purpose and meaning, we lose courage and anxiety takes over. In Europe, wine steeped with borage flowers and young leaves is given to those who are so deeply exhausted they can no longer rest. When restless, unable to find meaning, borage offers the courage to stop, rest and reconnect with the heart’s desire.

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HEART: Relaxed THERAPY: heart has more Activity, blood to offer blue light When the heart relaxes during the pause between heartbeats, it fills with blood. A relaxed heart has more blood to offer to the body. When hawthorn is added to a high blood pressure formula, do not expect immediate results from it alone. Hawthorn is a long-term herb with longterm gentle effects. Mistletoe (viscum album) a much more efficient herb for lowering blood pressure. The addition of a small bit of mistletoe tincture to the formula is usually enough to bring most cases of high blood pressure down. But do not underestimate the long-term effects of hawthorn. I think of the story of the rabbit and the tortoise when I compare the two herbs. Mistletoe is the rabbit. It brings instantaneous results. Hawthorn, however, is the tortoise. The tortoise did not wow audiences with his speed but he not only won the race, he also lived for another 225 years. Herbs for Life is written by Abrah Arneson, a local clinical herbalist. It is intended for information purposes only. Readers with a specific medical problem should consult a doctor. For more information, visit www. abraherbalist.ca. Arneson can be reached www.abraherbs.com.

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U.K. officials under fire for forcing C-section, adoption BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — A local British authority is coming under harsh criticism for having a court declare a pregnant Italian woman incompetent, forcing her to have a cesarean section and then taking her baby into custody. Much is unknown about the case of an unidentified Italian woman with a history of mental illness who came to London last year. According to a court ruling in June, she was “profoundly unwell” and experiencing paranoid delusions when she was detained at a hospital in Essex, east of London, under Britain’s Mental Health Act. In August, the Court of Protection, which makes decisions for people deemed unable to decide for themselves, made an “unusual order” that gave doctors in Essex permission to perform a cesarean section against the woman’s will. Essex officials say the woman was too sick to care for her baby, which has been put up for adoption. The woman has since hired a British lawyer to try to get her baby back. She has two

other children in Italy who are being cared for by her mother. The baby’s father is a Senegalese man living in Italy who has not been involved in the case. Legal experts said the decision to force the woman to have a C-section was very rare but potentially justifiable if the woman was unable to make medical decisions for herself. “You can only perform a C-section against a woman’s will if she lacks capacity and it is in her best interest (medically),” said Penney Lewis, a medical law expert at King’s College London. John Hemming, a member of parliament and the chair of an advocacy group called Justice for Families, has questioned why the baby was placed for adoption. “We still need answers,” he said, wondering why the Italian woman was kept in England for six weeks before being given a C-section. He also called for an explanation as to why the woman’s mother was not given custody of the baby. Hemming said the failure of Essex officials to contact Italian authorities about the

mother’s detainment and the care of her baby violates international law. He has put forth a parliamentary motion that calls for increased transparency and says the British government must comply with international treaties. The Essex County Council said in a statement that its social workers liaised extensively with woman’s extended family to see if anyone could care for the child and that adoption was not considered until all other options were exhausted. The British charity Bipolar UK also called the forced Csection and the continued separation of mother and child “unprecedented.” “If there were continuing concerns about the care of the child, one would have thought Italian social services would have been involved in determining what was best for the child,” the group said in a statement. It was not known exactly what mental illness the woman was diagnosed with. Lewis, the legal expert, said there have been only a handful of forced C-sections in the past 15 years in Britain.

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51ST ANNUAL KIWANIS CAROL FESTIVAL

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

The Red Deer Youth and Community Orchestra, pictured here with director Louise Stuppard, will be one of several groups performing at the 51st annual Kiwanis Carol Festival in Red Deer this weekend. The show gets underway on Sunday at 2 p.m., at Gaetz Memorial United Church. Also performing will be the Red Deer Royals, the Gaetz Silver Bells, the Golden Gaetz Ringers, the Tuesday Night Band, the Gaetz Memorial Sanctuary Singers, the Red Deer Chamber Singers and the Benwood Strings Junior Orchestra. A free will offering for the Red Deer Food Bank and Christmas Bureau will be accepted.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● Red Deer Arts Council Visual Arts Members Juried Exhibition opening reception will be part of First Fridays on Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Kiwanis Gallery at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. The exhibit will be featured until Dec. 29 and expresses the quality of works of the artists in the RDAC membership from emerging to professional, and includes Red Deer and beyond. ● A Gift of Music at The Hub on Ross will be celebrated on Dec. 6, 7 p.m. with special guest MC Tom Coxworth from CKUA with performers Back Porch Swing, Paul Rumbolt, The June Bugs, Prairie Wind, Steve Fisher Band, and T. Buckley. Cost is $15 per ticket or $30 per family plus a nonperishable food item and all proceeds will go to Red Deer Food Bank. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Red Deer College Music Concert Series presents Sounds of the Season on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. on Mainstage, Arts Centre. Join the RDC Symphonic Winds and the RDC Chamber Choir as they showcase songs about angels through the ages, featuring Canadian composer Sarah Quartel’s work Snow Angel for choir, piano, and cello. Tickets are available from Black Knight Ticket Centre, www.bkticketcentre.ca, 403-755-6626, or 1-800-661-8793. ● Tenore, three-time Gospel Music Award winners, will perform at CrossRoads Church on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. as part of their Christmas With You tour. For tickets, contact Scotts Parable store, or www. singtenore.com, and at the door. ● Widow and Widower Support Network meets on the first Friday of every month at Remington’s Grill in Black Knight Inn at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship, and on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar St. The group provides a safe place for men and women who have lost their spouse through death, to interact and support each other. Email to widowedsupportnetwork@gmail.com. or call 403-755-0977. ● Red Deer Christmas Show will be held at the Marquis Room at Westerner Park on Dec. 6 from 3 to 8 p.m., and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 with proceeds going to Red Deer Christmas Bureau. See www.reddeerchristmasshow.blogspot.ca or phone 403-341-4600. ● First Friday’s lineup on Dec. 6 includes: Artist reception for Life, Up Close — Artworks by Lydia Christensen at The Hub on Ross from 4 to 6 p.m.; Works of Emily Thomson will be on display at Café Pichilingue; Overwhelming (Im) Possibilities by Second Year Red Deer College Visual Arts Students reception will be featured at City Centre Stage starting at 7 p.m. with the exhibit for this night only; Drawing with the Brain by Amber-Jane Grove at Harris-Warke Gallery from 6 to 8 p.m.; Red Deer Arts Council Visual Arts Members Juried Exhibition Group Show at Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Last Call: A Collection of Previously Featured Artists Group Show at Marjorie Wood Gallery at Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 5 to 7 p.m.; Works of Harvey Brink is at Velvet Olive Lounge. ● Choral Singers Unite Society Winter Voice Concert will be held on Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at Living Stones Church and will feature Soliloquy, ihana Youth Choir, Brioso Children’s Choir, and It’s Time Acapella Vocal Ensemble singing seasonal and general selections in a variety of styles and eras. Limited tickets available for $15 each from choir members or from Lisa at 403-309-3032. See www. csusreddeer.com ● Sundre Museum has a couple of upcoming events. The Sundre Museum and Cookie Walk will be held on Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m., and the Sundre Museum Christmas Tea and Bake Sale will be held on Dec. 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Both events will be at the museum and more information is available by phoning 403-638-3233. ● Red Deer Table Tennis Club meets every Friday at Michener Recreation Centre Gymnasium between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Drop in fee is $10. Contact Tom at 403-872-7222. ● Forshee Community Hall Family Dance will be held on Dec. 6 with music by

Country Gold North Band from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Admission including lunch is $10. Youth ages 17 and under free. Phone 403-748-3378.

Saturday ● Children’s Chess Club is offered on Dec. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the children’s department at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Children ages eight years and up, from beginners to experienced players are invited. Phone 403-346-4688. ● School’s Out: Battle Gingerbread on Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m. features a Minute to Win It gingerbread building challenge, and more at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library in the Children’s Department for children ages eight and up. Children under eight invited with an adult. Play on your own teams. Phone 403-346-4688. ● A Christmas Favourites Sing-Along is scheduled for Dec. 7, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Musician Rick Moore will bring his guitar and lead the sing-along. Children and adults of all ages are welcome but children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Dec. 7 session is called Cool Cool Colours with artists Erin Boake and Carlene La Rue. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. ● Random Snowshoeing at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is available on Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Drop in and give it a try, weather and snowlevels permitting. No high heels, please. Admission by suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family. Call 403-346-2010. ● Visions Country Gospel presents a Country Gospel Christmas Concert at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 each from the church, 403-346-3798, or from Sharon, 403-347-1044, or at the door. ● Red Deer Celiac Support Group Christmas Gluten Free Pot Luck will be held on Dec. 7, with a $10 gift exchange for those who wish to participate. They will also have an information table at Red Deer Regional Hospital on Dec. 10. Those sensitive and allergic to gluten are invited to come out and find out more about celiac disease, gluten free diets and products, support, fellowship, coffee and goodies. See www.celiac.ca, or contact Fay at 403-347-3248, or Clarice at 403-341-4351 or email Red Deer Celiacs @yahoo.ca. ● Sierra of Taylor Drive Music Jam is held the first Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome to play an instrument, dance or simply listen to the music. Next jam session is Dec. 7. Each session $2. No jam session in July and August. Phone Chris at 403-341-3385. ● Parkland Garden Centre Annual Craft and Market Show will be held on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a donation to the Red Deer Food Bank. See www.parklandgarden.ca or phone 403-346-5613. ● Knox Presbyterian Church Annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale will be held on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes a light lunch. Preschoolers free. Phone 403-347-2736. ● Blaine Lutwick and Laurie Maetche — Fiddlingly Yours — will be at Century Theatre, Innisfail on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. tickets are $20 in advance or at the door. Contact Jim at 403-877-1783 or Larry 403-227-6660. ● Salvation Army Red Deer Santa Shuffle Run and Elf Walk will be held on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at Rotary Recreation Park. To learn more and to register see www.santashuffle.ca and learn how to support vulnerable children and families living in poverty in the community. Phone 403-346-2251. ● Penhold Museum Society Christmas Craft and Bake Sale takes place Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Penhold Memorial Hall. Contact Marg at 403-886-4365. ● Red Deer Runners meet at the Red Deer Recreation Centre every Saturday at 9 a.m., and at the Collicutt Centre on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Distances and routes vary between 8 and 12 km. After

the Saturday run, the group meets at City Roast, and at Original Joe’s after the run on Wednesday. See www.reddeerrunners.org. The group will be taking over Woody’s RV Marathon Running Clinic which will begin registration on Dec. 15 with the class starting on Jan. 19 for a cost of $60 per person. Contact Matt at 403-396-9262.

Sunday ● Santa Lucia traditional celebration of light will be held at The Chalet at Westerner Park on Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. There will be a candlelight procession led by Olivia Smith, a short program, and coffee and special Swedish treats. Presented by Red Deer Vasa (Swedish) Lodge #733. Admission by silver collection. Phone 403-347-5303, or 403347-1518. ● Annual Kiwanis Christmas Carol Festival will be held on Dec. 8 at Gaetz Memorial United Church starting at 2 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations to Red Deer Food Bank and Red Deer Christmas Bureau will be gratefully accepted. Phone 403-340-1109, or 403-343-6074. ● Cronquist Tea House will be open until Dec. 20 from Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and tea, and on Sundays for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See ww.rdhs.com, or contact 403346-0055, rdchs@telus.net.

Monday ● Service of Comfort is a time to gather for a quiet service of worship and reflection in the comforting presence of God and of one another and acknowledge that Christmas can be a difficult time for those who are experiencing grief, sadness, illness or any other kind of discomfort. Please plan to come and invite those who might be hurting. The service will be offered on Dec. 9, 7 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church. ● Central Alberta Theatre will host auditions for the production of one Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at CAT Studios on Dec. 9 and 10. Needed are male and female actors of various ages. Actors are asked come in with an understanding of the story and the character they wish to audition for. Schedule auditions at cuckoosm1@gmail.com. The production will run March 27 to April 12. ● The Golden Circle Singers hold practices on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. If you love to sing, please join them. These singers perform in local nursing homes and lodges and other venues. For more information call Rose at 403-342-4047. ● The Parkland Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets the second Monday of each month at Sunnybrook Farm Museum at 7 p.m. No meetings in July and August. Socials held in Dec. and June. New and experienced weavers welcome. For more information contact Red Deer Weavers at reddeerweavers@gmail.com or Darlene at 403749-3054, Amy at 403-309-4026 or Margaret at 403-346-8289. ● Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library offers Preschool Storytime for children ages three to five years on Mondays from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and Toddler Play and Learn on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with their toddlers. Both are drop-in programs. No registration is required. For details, phone 403-3413822. The final dates are Dec. 16 and 17 for 2013, and programs will resume Jan. 6 and 7, 2014. ● Innisfail Public Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 403227-4407.

Tuesday ● Gingerbread Architecture teen program will challenge youth ages 12 to 18 years to design and build a dream gingerbread house and then devour it on Dec. 10 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library. ● Techno Teens at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library will hold a retro movie day flashback flick on Dec. 10 from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. with the presentation of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. ● The Central Alberta Mopar Association (CAMA) Car Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Humpty’s Classic Restaurant in Gasoline Alley. Admirers and owners of Chrysler family vehicles are welcome. Yearly membership is $17 for new members and $12 for current members. For more information contact Glen at 403-318-8388 or visit www.centralalberta-

mopar.ca/ ● Red Deer Legion Branch #35 offers karaoke at Molly B’s Pub on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and wing night on Thursdays from 5 to 10 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● The Parkland Cross Country Ski Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Dec. 10 with guest speaker Felix Camire, Certified Mountain Guide who will speak about skiing adventure in North America. Novice to experienced cross country skiers welcome. Visit parklandxskiclub.org or phone 403-346-1311.

Wednesday ● Daytime Documentaries on Dec. 11 features the documentary movie Becoming Santa from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. Discussion of the film will follow. ● Fireside Readers Adult Evening Bookclub will discuss the book Excellent Women by Barbara Pym on Dec. 11 in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room at the downtown branch of Red Deer Public Library. See blog http://firesidereaders.rdpl.org/ ● Boomtown Trail Cowboy Church meets the second and last Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Elnora Drop-in Centre. Call 403-7492047 or 403-773-3600. ● Epilepsy Association of Central Alberta located at 4811 48 Street holds monthly support group meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Dec. 11. Presentations on epilepsy are available for organizations. Phone 403-358-3358 or email normak@epilepsycalgary.com. ● Ponoka United Church Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and shop for the whole family. For more information call Mary at 403-783-5030, or Jessie at 403-7838627. ● Stettler Art Group — Church Mice — meet every Wednesday at Stettler United Church Christian Education Wing at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists are asked to bring their own art supplies and lunch. Coffee supplied. The cost is $2 per session. Contact Donna Lea at 403-742-5690. ● Sit and Be Fit exercise program is held on Wednesdays starting at 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. A $2 dropin fee applies. Phone 403-343-6074. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Badlanders II is on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403342-0035.

Thursday ● That Tween Thing for youth ages nine to 12 year olds at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library features Merry Grinchmas program on Dec. 12 in the Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. ● Crafty Creators Coffee Shop for ages 16 plus and adults will be held on Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room at Red Deer Public Library downtown for a ShoeIn completion event and some coffee/tea or hot chocolate. ● After School Club at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library invites teens and tweens to make a cool and easy wreath on Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. The group will break until Jan. 16. ● Singing in God’s Ear: The Dutch, Afrikaans and English Christmas Hymn Sing will be held on Dec. 12, 2:30 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church. Dr. Jack Hielema will be MC. A collection for the Salvation Army will be held. Coffee, tea, and goodies will be served. ● Red Deer Art Club has ongoing painting sessions every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. Everyone is welcome. These sessions are free time and offer opportunity to meet artists in the community. For more information call Elise at 403-346-5645. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Dec. 12, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Five Plus One Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403-246-3896.

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Newtown releases emergency calls from shooting BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HARTFORD, Conn. — Recordings of emergency calls from the Connecticut school shooting that were released Wednesday show town dispatchers urged panicked callers to take cover, mobilized help and asked about the welfare of the children as gunshots could be heard at times in the background. The gunman, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, shot his way into the school the morning of Dec. 14 and killed 20 children and six educators with a semi-automatic rifle. He also killed his mother in their Newtown home before driving to the school, and he committed suicide as police arrived at the scene. The calls to the 911 emergency dispatch service were posted on the town’s website under a court order after a lengthy effort by The Associated Press to have them released for review.

One caller told police in a trembling, breathless voice that a gunman was shooting inside the building. “I caught a glimpse of somebody. They’re running down the hallway. Oh, they’re still running and still shooting. Sandy Hook school, please,” the woman said. In the minutes that followed, staff members inside the school pleaded for help as Newtown police juggled the barrage of calls. An unidentified teacher called from a classroom to the left of the front entrance to report what sounded like gunshots in the hall. She said she was in the room with all her students and hadn’t yet locked the door. “Keep everybody calm, keep everybody down, get everybody away from windows, OK,” the dispatcher said. Another woman, who was shot in the foot, report-

ed that she was in a classroom with children and two other adults, but that there was no way to safely lock the door. The dispatcher told her to apply pressure to the wound. Newtown police officers arrived at the school within four minutes of the first 911 call, but nearly six minutes passed before they entered the building as they sorted out concerns over a possible second shooter, according to a prosecutor’s report issued last week. It’s not clear whether the delay made a difference because Lanza killed himself one minute after the first officer arrived on the scene, according to the report. In one of the recordings released Wednesday, dispatchers were heard making calls to Connecticut state police that apparently rang unanswered. One of the three unanswered calls rang for at least 50 seconds. State police picked up on a fourth call.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS tion, contact 403-340-3885 or execdir@LDRedDeer.ca. Topics and dates: Developmental Assets of Youth: Physical-Internal and External, Social, Mental and Emotional Skills — Jan. 9; Champions are Different: Life is Hard, get a Helmet — Jan. 23; Mental Skills and the Value of Practice —Feb. 6; It’s more that you may think: Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis I — March 6; Reinforcing and Rewarding what really matters: Applied Behaviour Analysis II —May 8. ● Red Deer College Theatre Productions presents The Three Musketeers by Ken Ludwig on Feb. 6 to 15 on the Mainstage, Arts Centre. Tickets are available from Black Knight Ticket Centre, www.bkticketcentre.ca, 403-755-6626, or 1-800-661-8793. ● Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus present Noel Noel Christmas Show, Dec. 15,

2 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ. Other musical guests are Hearts of Harmony Sweet Adeline Chorus and Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Chorus. Admission is $10 at the door, and children 12 years and under free. Proceeds will go to Red Deer Community Clothing Bank. Donations accepted. Phone David at 403-342-1318, or crozsmit@telusplanet.net, or visit www.harmonizers.ca ● Royal Canadian Legion in Olds has several dinner and dance events coming up. On Dec. 13 the Legion Christmas Dinner and Dance with music by the Badlanders will be held. Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by dance. Then, on Dec. 31 the New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance will be held. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and dance to follow with music by Wise Choice. Tickets are $40 per person. All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Red Deer Ringette will be celebrating the 50 years of ringette in Canada The upcoming event details are as follows: Alumni Game and Outdoor Drop In Ringette on:

Saturday, December 14, 2013, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi Middle School 321 Lindsay Avenue, Red Deer Please bring a food bank or toy donation. Come by and enjoy the alumni game, outdoor ringette games, beef of a bun and Minute to Win it games.

For more information go to www.reddeerringette.com

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ley at 403-346-7160. ● Central Alberta Singles dance will be held Dec. 14 at Penhold Hall. Music by Hot Spur. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653. ● Medicine River Wildlife Centre 2014 calendar is now on sale for $20. Purchase a calendar and be entered to win a Great White Shark Adventure near San Francisco as grand prize. Contact Carol at 403-728-3467, or see. www.mrwc.ca ● Annual Freeze the House Charity Bonspiel in support of Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta will play out Jan. 3 to 5 at Pidherney Curling Centre. Registration is open at www.rmhcentralalberta.org. Registration fee includes three games, draw prizes, awards, Friday night mixer, and Saturday night dinner and dance. ● Stettler Social Society Christmas supper and dance is held on the third Thursday of every month from Sept. to June at Stettler Legion Hall. Live bands each time. On Dec. 19 dance to Country Gems. Dance from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot supper from 6 to 7 p.m. Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $17.50 per person, or $10 for dance only. Phone 403-742-5640. All ages welcome. ● Red Deer Hospice Gala 2014 will take place on Jan. 17 at Sheraton Hotel starting at 6 p.m. New this year is a chance to cook on stage with celebrity chefs Massimo Capri and Michael Bonacini. Canadian Country Music nominated Jo Hikk will provide the music following the dinner. Tickets on sale now for $200 at www.reddeerhospice.com, or 403-3094344. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. ● Celebrate the premiere of the fourth season of Downton Abbey at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch on Jan. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium. Share tea and cucumber sandwiches, peruse a great array of related books and DVDs, win door prizes, trivia contest prizes, or best Downton Abbey inspired costume prize. (Costumes optional). Free of charge, but please register by phoning 403-342-9110. ● Learning Disabilities Association, Red Deer Chapter Learning and Leading Seminar Series for parents and professionals will be offered at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates featuring the following topics. The cost $15 for non-members, or free for members. For informa-

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● Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Winter Night at the Museum Sleepover will be offered from Jan. 2 at 5:30 p.m. to Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. with the theme of Winter Olympics. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, and Olympic fun for children ages seven to 11 years. See www.ashfm.ca/ events, or phone 403-341-8614. ● Central Alberta Theatre proud to present the first Christmas Pantomime ever in Red Deer — Cinderella Dances with the Stars running Dec. 13 to 21 on the Mainstage at the Red Deer Memorial Centre, with performances at 7 p.m. and matinees at 1 p.m. Single, family and group prices available through the Black Knight Inn at (403) 755-6626 or online at www.blackknightinn. ca. English-style panto which has been a popular Christmas treat in the U.K. and around the world for hundreds of years and is loosely based on fairy stories, with a mix of music-hall and vaudeville and is good fun and enjoyable for all ages. See www. centralalbertatheatre.net ● Red Deer College presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker on Dec. 14 and 15 at 1:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at RDC Arts Centre Mainstage. Tickets are available at www.bkticketcentre. ca or by calling 403-755-6626. ● Bargain Treasures Thrift Store is in need of dynamic volunteers who are able to spend a minimum of two hours of time between 10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Mondays and/or Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. sorting and hanging clothing, organizing donations, and working with customers at the till. Previous cashier or retail experience is an asset. This thrift store supports Canadian Mental Health. Contact tmcintosh@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca, or call Terri at 403-342-2266. ● Salvation Army Red Deer Christmas Kettle Campaign needs volunteers to man Christmas kettles at various venues until Dec. 23 excluding Sundays. Phone 403-346-2251. ● Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services provides assistance to Aboriginal People including resumes, cover letters, research, and job postings. For more information call 403-358-7734. ● Friends Over 45 is an organization for women who are new to Red Deer or who have experienced lifestyle changes and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For further information phone Shirley at 403-343-7678, or Shir-

SPORTS

THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

Rebels respond with big win BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Rebels 6 Raiders 3 The Red Deer Rebels had to react in a positive manner Wednesday after a disappointing performance in a 5-2 Western Hockey League loss to the host Calgary Hitmen the night before. They delivered, and in impressive fashion, rallying from a 3-1 deficit with five unanswered goals in a 6-3 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders in front of a recorded gathering of 4,117 at the Enmax Centrium. “We needed a response and certainly it was a 180 from last night,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter. “Our effort was solid right from start to finish. We played a pretty solid game right from our goaltender on out through our whole team.” The Rebels’ back end was impressive and also chipped in offensively, as Haydn Fleury scored the eventual winner and Kayle Doetzel notched a highlight-reel goal, his first of the season. “Really the difference was that our defence, overall as a group, really did a good job of moving pucks, making the right plays and smart decisions with pucks,” said Sutter. “When you get pucks out of your zone you’re able to make those stick-to-stick plays, get speed through the neutral zone and create stuff.” Rebels forward Wyatt Johnson opened the scoring at 16:09 of the first period on a gift courtesy of Raiders netminder Cole Cheveldave. The overage stopper left his goal to play the puck from the corner and up the boards, but Johnson intercepted the attempted clear and fired into an open net with teammate Lukas Sutter serving a hooking penalty. The visitors bounced back from the short-handed marker just under a minute later. With the Raiders on a power play, Dakota Conroy beat Rebels goaltender Patrik Bartosak to the glove side from the edge of the faceoff circle. The second period was scoreless until late, and then the floodgates opened. The Raiders potted two goals 37 apart, as Leon Draisaitl roofed a power-play shot from a scramble and Mike Winther took a feed from defenceman Josh Morrissey and connected from the side door. “Their first of the two quick goals was obviously a power-play goal and on their next one we just got circling in our zone with the forwards,” said Sutter. “No one was stopping and starting and our positional play was very erratic. They were able to walk right into the slot and when you give a player like Morrissey the puck in the slot he’s going to make a pretty good play with it, which he did.” The Rebels answered back in a hurry, with Doetzel making an end-to-end rush, cutting to the net and chipping the puck over Cheveldave’s glove to cut the deficit to one. Just 45 seconds later, at 19:12 of the period, Dominik Volek notched his team-leading 14th of the season, cashing a rebound from close range after a nifty play by defenceman Nick Charif to get the puck to the net. “Really the turning point was Doetz’s rush. He scored a big goal for us and we gained momentum off that and seemed to carry it right through from there on,” said Sutter. Fleury gave the Rebels a 4-3 lead a mere 42 seconds into the final frame when his wrist shot from the point eluded Cheveldave through a crowd, and Brooks Maxwell gave the home side a two-goal cush-

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Red Deer Rebel goaltender Patrik Bartosak makes a save as Prince Albert Raider Darcy Zaharichuk charges the net during first-period WHL action at the Centrium Wednesday. The Rebels won 6-3. ion at 11:45, finishing off a give-and-go with Rhyse Dieno while on a two-on-one break. Red Deer captain Conner Bleackley closed out the scoring with an empty-net marker in the final minute. “We had a higher compete level tonight, won a lot of one-on-one battles and in the defensive zone we were making plays,” said Fleury, comparing Wednesday’s performance to Tuesday’s outing in Calgary. “I thought that last night we were a bit sloppy with turnovers and it led to 40 shots against. Tonight we were hard on their top players and didn’t let them have a lot of time and space.” And then there were the offensive contributions from the Red Deer blueliners. “Jeff (associate coach Truitt) was saying that was probably the best game he’s seen us play. I think we

were getting the bounces and it was nice to see,” said Fleury, named first star of the game. Fleury confessed that he and his teammates were in awe of Doetzel’s goal. “Wow, goal of the year,” he said. “It was great. He works so hard every day, blocks shots and does all the little things right. It was nice to see him get rewarded.” ● The Rebels were minus the services of injured forwards Matt Bellerive (lower body, week-to-week), Grayson Pawlenchuk (upper body, week-to-week) and Christian Stockl (upper body, indefinite). Defenceman Kirk Bear was a healthy scratch . . . Bartosak stopped 31 shots for his 12th win of the season, while Cheveldave made 25 saves . . . The Rebels host the Portland Winterhawks Saturday. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Giordano returns to help Flames burn Coyotes BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Flames 4 Coyotes 1 CALGARY — Calgary defenceman Mark Giordano made a triumphant return from a broken ankle Wednesday night, scoring once and adding an assist in the Flames’ 4-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes. Giordano’s goal was a big one, extending the Flames lead to 3-1 at 11:46 of the second period. On the power play, Giordano’s shot from the blueline changed direction off the stick of Antoine Vermette and eluded goaltender Thomas Greiss. Calgary has been without its captain since he sustained the injury Oct. 21 in a win in Los Angeles. At the time, the Flames were 4-2-2. While he was absent, the club struggled going just 5-11-2.

TJ Brodie, Mikael Backlund and Lee Stempniak also scored for Calgary (10-13-4). The Flames have won consecutive games for the first time since Oct. 9 and 11 and won on home ice for just the second time in their last nine tries (2-5-2). Keith Yandle scored the lone goal for Phoenix (16-8-4), who had won 6-2 in Edmonton on Tuesday night. The Coyotes have split the opening two games of their four-game road trip, which continues Friday night in Vancouver. Trailing 1-0, the Flames got an important goal with eight seconds left in the first period when Brodie’s shot deflected in off the leg of Phoenix defenceman David Schlemko. The third goal for Brodie is a new career high. The goal enabled Calgary to head to the dressing room even despite being outshot 11-3 in the opening 20 minutes. The Flames played a much better

second period, taking the lead at 5:48 when Backlund ended an 18-game scoreless drought with a knuckler off a one-timer after being set up on a nifty cross-ice feed from Jiri Hudler. Up 3-1 heading to the third period, Calgary got insurance at 2:44 in the form of their league-leading sixth short-handed goal. Matt Stajan led a two-on-one rush and after showing tremendous patience, eventually slid a pass across to Stempniak who buried his fifth goal of the year in the open side. It was the first goal in 10 games for the veteran since he returned from missing seven games with a broken foot. The benefactor of all the offence was Karri Ramo. Making his second consecutive start after stopping 21-of22 shots to beat Los Angeles on the weekend, the 27-year-old Finn was excellent again finishing with 29 saves to

improve to 4-4-1. In the pivotal second period when Calgary bolted into the lead, Ramo had a pair of solid glove saves — first denying Vermette, and in the final minute robbing Mikael Boedker. With Mike Smith getting the night off, Greiss made his fourth start. He had 14 saves to fall to 3-2-0. Notes: Phoenix fell to 12-2-1 when they score first ... The Flames won by more than one goal for just the second time. They entered the night 1-9-0 in goals decided by two or more goals ... Calgary was coming off its fifth break of three or more days. Excluding the Olympic break, they have just two more breaks of that length the rest of the season ... Phoenix’s Radim Vrbata saw his five-game points streak come to an end ... Sven Baertschi returned to the Flames’ line-up after being scratched the previous game.

Jones clinches berth in Canadian Olympic trials final BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Jennifer Jones was surprised twice at Wednesday’s Canadian Olympic curling trials. First, the veteran Winnipeg skip watched as defending Canadian champion Rachel Homan’s last rock draw attempt was heavy, giving Jones a steal in the 10th end and 7-6 victory. The win put the four-time Canadian champion in sole possession of first place with a 5-1 record. What Jones didn’t know was the win also gave her a bye into Saturday night’s final, where the winner will represent Canada at next year’s Olympics in Sochi, Russia. “Are we? Are we in the final?” Jones asked after a reporter told her she was a game away from the Olympics. When the answer was yes, the usually cool skip was thrilled. “Oh, I had no idea. Yah. That’s awesome,” Jones said, clapping her hands. Jones, who’s making her third attempt at playing in an Olympics, is supported by third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer, lead Dawn McEwen and alternate Kirsten Wall. Fellow Winnipegger Chelsea Carey also had the 7,343 fans at MTS Centre cheering as she grabbed second place (4-2) after defeating Val Sweeting of Edmonton 6-4. Ottawa’s Homan, Sweeting, Ontario’s Sherry Middaugh and Heather Nodohin from Edmonton share third with 3-3 records.

Middaugh beat Renee Sonneberg 7-6, dropping the Grande Prairie, Alta., skip to 1-5. The second- and third-place finishers will play the semifinal Friday night for the chance to face Jones. Homan and Jones met in this year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts final and it looked like Homan was going to take the Trials re-match. Jones was leading 3-1 after the fourth end, but Homan scored three to go ahead 4-3 at the break and then stole a point in the sixth after Jones missed a double takeout. But Jones, the 2008 world champion, bounced back in the seventh end, drawing right onto the button for two and a 5-5 tie. With Homan leading 6-5 in the ninth and Jones with the hammer, the veteran was forced to draw for one and give Homan the hammer. However, Homan was heavy with her shot and Jones counted the one for the victory. “We did everything we could. We anticipated the fudge (slow ice) and it just wasn’t there,” Homan said. “I’m really proud of my team. We had a heck of a game and we deserved that win, but that’s all right, they got away with one and we’ll get them back.” After men’s action Wednesday, Kevin Martin needs one more win to move closer to his dream of curling in another Olympics. The veteran Edmonton skip has been to three, winning silver in 2002 and gold in 2010. Martin and co-leader Brad Jacobs (5-0) will face off Thursday and one of them will take sole possession of first place, with the bonus of a free ride into

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the men’s final Sunday. “I really would love to get to one more Olympics and you know we have a shot at it,” Martin said after disposing of John Epping 9-5 in nine ends Wednesday. “But we have to play really well and we have to somehow get to that final game Sunday and we’ve got a long way to go to get there.” John Morris suffered just his second loss, dropping 8-6 to Jacobs after running out of rocks in 10. Morris made a game of it, scoring two and stealing two to tie it up going into nine. Despite a couple of mistakes, Jacob’s foursome out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., shook it off, scored two in the ninth and showed why they’ve won five straight. And winning Thursday is just as much in their sights for the straight path to the final it offers. “You’re already in the final,” said Jacobs. “You’ve got one more game to go and you’re in the Olympics. We know what’s on the line tomorrow and we’re up to the challenge.” Three losses was considered a tough sell to make the playoffs but it’s becoming a big club at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings. Jeff Stoughton already has three, but he didn’t add to the number with a 10-6 win over winless Kevin Koe in eight ends. Then Glenn Howard drew to the button to beat Mike McEwen 6-5. McEwen joined Howard and Stoughton at 2-3, while Epping fell to 1-4 and Morris sits alone at 3-2. Stoughton is a hometown favourite but knows his odds are very slim to make the playoffs. At least the tight race below the leaders leaves him some hope.

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SCOREBOARD Hockey

THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

Local Sports

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Swift Current 32 18 11 0 3 113 92 Prince Albert 29 17 10 2 0 104 97 Brandon 30 15 13 2 0 109 115 Regina 29 15 13 1 0 94 102 Saskatoon 31 10 18 1 2 99 130 Moose Jaw 31 8 18 3 2 79 116 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Medicine Hat 28 17 8 3 0 103 77 Calgary 27 16 7 1 3 87 78 Edmonton 27 17 9 0 1 98 67 Kootenay 30 15 13 2 0 89 89 Red Deer 30 14 14 0 2 88 93 Lethbridge 30 3 23 2 2 71 143

Pt 39 36 32 31 23 21 Pt 37 36 35 32 30 10

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Kelowna 25 20 3 0 2 100 61 Victoria 31 19 11 0 1 83 71 Vancouver 30 12 11 5 2 97 108 Prince George 31 11 16 1 3 90 123 Kamloops 28 6 18 2 2 69 108 U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Portland 29 21 5 2 1 146 94 Everett 29 20 5 4 0 97 75 Spokane 29 17 10 0 2 107 87 Seattle 29 16 9 1 3 106 106 Tri-City 31 16 12 1 2 84 81

Pt 42 39 31 26 16 Pt 45 44 36 36 35

d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns

First Period 1. Swift Current, Cave 17 (Black) 1:53 2. Swift Current, Lernout 3 (Black, Lesann) 11:47 Second Period 3. Swift Current, Merkley 13 (Honka, Cave) 19:09 Third Period 4. Lethbridge, Folk 1 (Olynek) 11:50 5. Swift Current, Black 16 (Johnson) 18:59 Shots on goal Lethbridge 8 13 15 — 36 Swift Current 11 17 15 — 43 Goal — Lethbridge: Boes (L, 2-19-2); Swift Current: Laurikainen (W, 9-9-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Lethbridge: 0-5; Swift Current: 0-2. Wheat Kings 5, Pats 4 First Period 1. Brandon, Gabrielle 3 (Quenneville, Hawryluk) 8:27 2. Regina, Stephenson 10 (Sinitsyn) 11:16 (sh) 3. Brandon, Hawryluk 12 (Bukarts, Quenneville) 11:35 (pp) Second Period 4. Regina, Stephenson 11 (Stevenson, Gay) 1:16 (pp) 5. Brandon, Nejezchleb 18 (Quenneville, McGauley) 15:57 (pp) Third Period 6. Brandon, Quenneville 5 (Nejezchleb, McGauley) 0:44 (pp) 7. Regina, Christoffer 5 (Maguire) 7:48 8. Regina, Mumby 1 (Zgraggen, Hunt) 8:40 9. Brandon, Hawryluk 13 (Quenneville, Gabrielle) 19:31 Shots on goal Regina 11 9 14 — 34 Brandon 13 9 12 — 34 Goal — Regina: Macauley (L, 14-9-1); Brandon: Papirny (W, 8-7-2). Power plays (goals-chances) — Regina: 1-4; Brandon: 3-5. National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 27 18 7 2 38 Montreal 29 17 9 3 37 Detroit 29 14 8 7 35 Tampa Bay 27 16 10 1 33 Toronto 28 14 11 3 31 Ottawa 28 11 13 4 26 Florida 28 7 16 5 19 Buffalo 28 6 20 2 14 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 29 19 9 1 39 Washington 28 14 12 2 30 N.Y. Rangers 28 14 14 0 28 Philadelphia 28 13 13 2 28 New Jersey 29 11 12 6 28 Carolina 28 11 12 5 27 Columbus 28 11 14 3 25 N.Y. Islanders 28 8 15 5 21

Tuesday’s results Calgary 5 Red Deer 2 Tri-City 3 Saskatoon 1 Victoria 3 Kootenay 0 Kelowna 4 Vancouver 3 (OT) Portland 6 Everett 3 Wednesday’s results Swift Current 4 Lethbridge 1 Brandon 5 Regina 4 Red Deer 6 Prince Albert 3 Kootenay at Vancouver, late Saskatoon at Spokane, late Friday’s games Regina at Moose Jaw, 5 p.m. Swift Current at Brandon, 5:30 p.m. Portland at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Prince Albert at Lethbridge, 6 p.m. Kootenay at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Tri-City at Prince George, 7 p.m. Everett at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday’s summaries Rebels 6, Raiders 3 First Period 1. Red Deer, Johnson 6 16:09 (sh) 2. Prince Albert, Conroy 11 (Draisaitl, Lange) 17:04 (pp) Penalties — Winther P.A. (hooking) 1:40, Gaudet RD (checking from behind) 5:43, Bleackley RD (tripping) 10:40, Sutter RD (hooking) 15:20, Mpofu RD (tripping) 17:34. Second Period 3. Prince Albert, Draisaitl 16 (Conroy, Lange) 16:32 (pp) 4. Prince Albert, Winther 3 (Morrissey, Hart) 16:59 5. Red Deer, Doetzel 1 (unassisted) 18:37 6. Red Deer, Volek 14 (Charif, Fleury) 19:12 Penalties — Leverton P.A. (hooking) 13:49, Gaudet RD (holding) 16:21, Danyluk P.A. (roughing), Dixon RD (roughing) 17:47. Third Period 7. Red Deer, Fleury 5 (Volek, Sutter) 0:42 8. Red Deer, Maxwell 7 (Dieno, Bleackley) 11:45 9. Red Deer, Bleackley 13 (unassisted) 19:06 Penalties — Nell RD (tripping) 13:16. Shots on goal Prince Albert 11 13 10 — 34 Red Deer 8 16 7 — 31 Goal — Prince Albert: Cheveldave (L, 13-8-2); Red Deer: Bartosak (W, 11-11-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Prince Albert: 2-6; Red Deer: 0-2. Broncos 4, Hurricanes 1

GF GA 75 55 80 62 81 79 76 67 77 77 82 92 61 95 48 85 GF GA 89 66 83 82 62 71 63 68 64 71 61 79 68 80 74 96

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 29 20 5 4 44 105 80 St. Louis 26 18 5 3 39 91 60 Colorado 25 19 6 0 38 76 52 Minnesota 29 16 8 5 37 70 67 Dallas 26 13 9 4 30 74 76 Winnipeg 29 13 12 4 30 78 82 Nashville 28 13 12 3 29 63 78 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 27 19 3 5 43 96 62 Anaheim 30 18 7 5 41 93 80 Los Angeles 29 18 7 4 40 76 62 Phoenix 28 16 8 4 36 92 90 Vancouver 30 15 10 5 35 80 78 Calgary 27 10 13 4 24 74 94 Edmonton 29 9 18 2 20 75 101 Tuesday’s Games Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 2, SO San Jose 4, Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, OT Carolina 4, Washington 1 Columbus 1, Tampa Bay 0 Ottawa 4, Florida 2 Dallas 4, Chicago 3 Vancouver 3, Nashville 1 Phoenix 6, Edmonton 2 Wednesday’s Games Montreal 4, New Jersey 3, SO Philadelphia 6, Detroit 3 Phoenix 1, Calgary 4

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Thursday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 5 p.m. Dallas at Toronto, 5 p.m. San Jose at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Florida, 5:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Carolina at Nashville, 6 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Colorado at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s summaries Flames 4, Coyotes 1 First Period 1. Phoenix, Yandle 3 (Doan, Vermette) 4:47 2. Calgary, Brodie 3 (Stajan, Hudler) 19:52 Penalties — Smid Cgy (high-sticking) 8:01, Hanzal Phx (hooking) 14:14. Second Period 3. Calgary, Backlund 3 (Hudler, Butler) 5:48 4. Calgary, Giordano 3 (Brodie, Colborne) 11:46 (pp) Penalties — Hudler Cgy (high-sticking) 0:42, Hanzal Phx (boarding) 9:48, O’Brien Cgy (roughing) 15:31. Third Period 5. Calgary, Stempniak 5 (Stajan, Giordano) 2:44 (sh) Penalties — Ramo Cgy (high-sticking) 1:04, Murphy Phx (delay of game) 4:06, Ramo Cgy (interference) 4:19. Shots on goal Phoenix 11 10 9 — 30 Calgary 3 11 4 — 18 Goal — Phoenix: Greiss (L, 3-2-0); Calgary: Ramo (W, 4-4-1). Power plays (goals-chances) — Phoenix: 0-5; Calgary: 1-3. Flyers 6, Red Wings 3 First Period 1. Detroit, Tatar 4 (Miller, Andersson) 10:17 2. Philadelphia, Downie 2 (Couturier, Read) 13:48 (pp) Penalties — Quincey Det (hooking) 12:13, Pha Bench (too many men) 18:38. Second Period 3. Detroit, Franzen 8 (Weiss, Nyquist) 8:24 4. Detroit, Tatar 5 (Samuelsson, Alfredsson) 10:13 (pp) 5. Philadelphia, Read 9 (Couturier, Hartnell) 16:38 Penalties — Downie Pha (stick holding) 9:04, Rinaldo Pha (tripping) 9:12, Hartnell Pha (roughing) 14:09, Schenn Pha (charging) 16:47, Coburn Pha (holding) 18:43. Third Period 6. Philadelphia, Giroux 5 (Timonen, Hartnell) 5:15 (pp) 7. Philadelphia, Couturier 4 (Read, Downie) 8:28 8. Philadelphia, Hartnell 6 (Giroux, Streit) 9:58 (pp) 9. Philadelphia, Couturier 5 (Raffl) 19:01 (en) Penalties — Weiss Det (hooking) 4:17, Kindl Det (hooking) 8:36, Couturier Pha (hooking) 15:08, Downie Pha (roughing), Rinaldo Pha (roughing), Abdelkader Det (roughing) 20:00. Shots on goal b Philadelphia 10 12 12 — 34 Detroit 10 16 9 — 35 Goal — Philadelphia: Mason (W, 10-8-2); Detroit: Howard (L, 6-8-6). Canadiens 4, Devils 3 (SO) First Period 1. Montreal, Gionta 5 (Briere, Plekanec) 10:36 Penalties — Prust Mtl (fighting) 2:35, Janssen NJ (fighting) 2:35. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Zubrus NJ (holding) 3:46, Pacioretty Mtl (interference) 12:11. Third Period 2. New Jersey, Loktionov 3 (Zidlicky, Ryder) 4:19 3. New Jersey, Ryder 7 (Boucher, Loktionov) 9:50 4. Montreal, Eller 8 (Galchenyuk, Diaz) 16:10 5. New Jersey, Elias 6 (unassisted) 18:54 6. Montreal, Desharnais 3 (Gionta) 19:23 Penalties — Jagr NJ (holding) 6:07, Gallagher Mtl (hooking) 11:29, Brunner NJ (hooking) 13:52. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout Montreal wins 2-1 Montreal : Eller goal, Desharnais goal. New Jersey : Boucher goal, Zajac miss, Elias miss. Shots on goal Montreal 13 7 9 1 — 30 New Jersey 9 10 12 3 — 34 Goal — Montreal: Budaj (W, 5-1-1); New Jersey: Schneider (LO, 4-5-4).

● College basketball: SAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Senior high basketball: Lacombe at Camrose, girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Men’s basketball: Dream Team vs. Monstars, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Orangemen, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

● Exhibition hockey: Bentley Generals vs. RDC Kings, 5 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● WHL: Portland at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Midget AA hockey: Cranbrook at Red Deer Elks, 7:30 p.m., Arena. Heritage junior B hockey: Medicine Hat at Three Hills, 8 p.m.

Sunday

Friday

● Heritage junior B hockey: Ponoka at Stettler, 7:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Airdrie at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m; Cranbrook at Lacombe, 8:30 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Bentley at Innisfail, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

● Peewee AA hockey: Cranbrook at Red Deer Parkland, 12:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Wheatland at Lacombe, 8:15 p.m. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer Northstar, 2 p.m., Arena; Spruce Grove at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 4:45 p.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Badlands at Red Deer Ramada, 4:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Medicine Hat at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m.

● Peewee AA hockey: Cranbrook at Red Deer TBS, 10:30 a.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Northstars at Red Deer Black, noon, Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Badlands at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2:15 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Airdrie at Ponoka, 2:30 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: St. Albert at Red Deer, 3:30 p.m., Arena. ● Men’s basketball: Grandview Allstars vs. Rusty Chuckers, The Secret Runs vs. Monstars, Gord Scott Nissan vs. Woodys RV, 4:15 p.m.; Orangemen vs. Carstar, Wells Furniture vs. Dream Team, Alken Basin Drillers vs. Triple A Batteries, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber. ● Midget AA hockey: Okotoks at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 5:30 p.m., Arena.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 8 12 .400 — Philadelphia 7 12 .368 1/2 Toronto 6 11 .353 1/2 Brooklyn 5 13 .278 2 New York 3 13 .188 3

Miami Washington Atlanta Charlotte Orlando

Indiana Detroit Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee

Southeast Division W L Pct 14 4 .778 9 9 .500 10 10 .500 8 11 .421 6 12 .333

GB — 5 5 6 1/2 8

Central Division W L Pct 17 2 .895 9 10 .474 7 9 .438 6 12 .333 3 15 .167

GB — 8 8 1/2 10 1/2 13 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 15 3 .833 — Houston 13 7 .650 3 Dallas 12 8 .600 4 Memphis 9 8 .529 5 1/2 New Orleans 9 9 .500 6 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 15 3 .833 Oklahoma City 13 3 .813 Denver 11 7 .611 Minnesota 9 10 .474 Utah 4 16 .200

L.A. Clippers

Pacific Division W L Pct 12 7 .632

GB — 1 4 6 1/2 12 GB —

Golden State Phoenix L.A. Lakers Sacramento

11 10 9 4

8 9 9 12

.579 .526 .500 .250

1 2 2 1/2 6 1/2

Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 126, Orlando 125,2OT Denver 111, Brooklyn 87 Boston 108, Milwaukee 100 Detroit 107, Miami 97 Memphis 110, Phoenix 91 Dallas 89, Charlotte 82 Oklahoma City 97, Sacramento 95 Golden State 112, Toronto 103 Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 98, Denver 88 Atlanta 107, L.A. Clippers 97 Phoenix 97, Houston 88 Detroit 105, Milwaukee 98 Dallas 100, New Orleans 97 Indiana 95, Utah 86 San Antonio at Minnesota, ppd. Oklahoma City at Portland, late Thursday’s Games New York at Brooklyn, 5 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 6 p.m. Miami at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. NBA Leaders THROUGH DEC. 3 Scoring G Durant, OKC 16 Anthony, NYK 16 James, MIA 18 George, IND 18 Harden, HOU 15 Love, MIN 19 Martin, MIN 18 Aldridge, POR 18 Curry, GOL 16 Afflalo, ORL 18 Ellis, DAL 19 DeRozan, TOR 17

FG 134 150 166 159 110 147 132 168 130 140 149 133

FT PTS 156 451 103 421 109 468 81 448 116 367 116 450 108 417 73 409 47 361 82 406 102 417 80 371

AVG 28.2 26.3 26.0 24.9 24.5 23.7 23.2 22.7 22.6 22.6 21.9 21.8

Curling

Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 9 3 0 .750 322 Miami 6 6 0 .500 252 N.Y. Jets 5 7 0 .417 189 Buffalo 4 8 0 .333 267 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 8 4 0 .667 285 Tennessee 5 7 0 .417 264 Jacksonville 3 9 0 .250 174 Houston 2 10 0 .167 230 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 8 4 0 .667 292 Baltimore 6 6 0 .500 249 Pittsburgh 5 7 0 .417 263 Cleveland 4 8 0 .333 231 West W L T Pct PF Denver 10 2 0 .833 464 Kansas City 9 3 0 .750 298 San Diego 5 7 0 .417 279 Oakland 4 8 0 .333 237 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 7 5 0 .583 329 Philadelphia 7 5 0 .583 300 N.Y. Giants 5 7 0 .417 237 Washington 3 9 0 .250 269

PA 261 248 310 307 PA 274 267 352 323 PA 216 235 278 297 PA 317 214 277 300

PA 303 281 297 362

South T 0 0 0 0 North W L T Detroit 7 5 0 Chicago 6 6 0 Green Bay 5 6 1 Minnesota 3 8 1 West W L T x-Seattle 11 1 0 San Francisco 8 4 0 Arizona 7 5 0 St. Louis 5 7 0 x-clinched playoff spot New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay Atlanta

W 9 9 3 3

L 3 3 9 9

Pct .750 .750 .250 .250

PF 312 285 217 261

PA 230 157 285 340

Pct .583 .500 .458 .292

PF 326 323 294 289

PA 287 332 305 366

Pct .917 .667 .583 .417

PF 340 297 275 279

PA 186 197 247 278

Monday’s Game Seattle 34, New Orleans 7 Thursday, Dec. 5 Houston at Jacksonville, 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Atlanta at Green Bay, 11 a.m. Minnesota at Baltimore, 11 a.m. Kansas City at Washington, 11 a.m. Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m. Miami at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m. Detroit at Philadelphia, 11 a.m. Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at New England, 11 a.m. Oakland at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m. Tennessee at Denver, 2:05 p.m. Seattle at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m. N.Y. Giants at San Diego, 2:25 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 2:25 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Dallas at Chicago, 6:40 p.m. NFL Odds (Odds supplied by BETONLINE.ag; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Thursday HOUSTON at Jacksonville 2.5 43 Sunday Oakland at NY JETS 2.5 40.5 Indianapolis at CINCINNATI 5.5 44 Atlanta at Green Bay OFF OFF Detroit at PHILADELPHIA 2.5 54 Miami at PITTSBURGH 3 41 Cleveland at NEW ENGLAND 11.5 44.5 KANSAS CITY at Washington 3.5 45 Minnesota at BALTIMORE 7 43 Buffalo at TAMPA BAY 2.5 43 Tennessee at DENVER 11 49 St. Louis at ARIZONA 6 41.5 NY Giants at SAN DIEGO 3 47.5 Seattle at SAN FRANCISCO 2.5 42 Carolina at NEW ORLEANS 3.5 45.5 Monday DALLAS at Chicago 1.5 49.5

Roar of the Rings standings WINNIPEG — Results and standings following Wednesday’s draws at the Roar of the Rings, a tournament to determine the Canadian representatives for the 2014 Socchi Winter Olympics, and held Dec. 1-8 at the MTS Centre: MEN Round Robin Skip W L x-Martin 5 0 x-Jacobs 5 0 Morris 3 2 McEwen 2 3 Howard 2 3 Stoughton 2 3 Epping 1 4 Koe 0 5 x- clinched playoff berth Tuesday’s results Third Draw Jeff Stoughton 4 John Epping 3 Kevin Martin 6 Kevin Koe 5 Brad Jacobs 6 Glenn Howard 5 Mike McEwen 7 John Morris 5 Fourth Draw Brad Jacobs 9 Kevin Koe 4 John Morris 11 Jeff Stoughton 5 Mike McEwen 10 John Epping 7 Kevin Martin 9 Glenn Howard 7 Wednesday’s results Fifth Draw Brad Jacobs 8 John Morris 6 Glenn Howard 6 Mike McEwen 5 Jeff Stoughton 10 Kevin Koe 6 Kevin Martin 9 John Epping 5 Thursday’s games Sixth Draw, 5:30 p.m. Glenn Howard vs. Kevin Koe; John Epping vs. John Morris; Kevin Martin vs Brad Jacobs; Jeff Stoughton vs. Mike McEwen.

Transactions DETROIT LIONS — Signed LB Julian Stanford. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Announced the resignation of vice-president of sales and marketing Tim Connolly, effective Feb. 1, 2014. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released TE D.J. Williams. NEW YORK JETS — Signed LB Tim Fugger to the practice squad. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Placed LB Jonathan Casillas on injured reserve. Signed LB Danny Lansanah from the New York Jets’ practice squad. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Named Mike O’Shea coach. HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled Fs Jeremy Morin and Joakim Nordstrom from Rockford (AHL). Reassigned F Brandon Pirri to Rockford. Assigned D Michael Kostka to Rockford on a conditioning assignment. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Recalled G Mike McKenna from Springfield (AHL). Assigned F Michael Chaput to Springfield. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Recalled LW Reid Boucher from Albany (AHL). Placed F Ryan Carter on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 30. NEW YORK RANGERS — Agreed to terms with G Henrik Lundqvist on a contract extension. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled D Matt Taormina from Syracuse (AHL).

Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL MLB — Suspended New York Yankees catcher Ryan Baker 50 games for refusing to take an off-season drug test in violation of baseball’s minor league drug program. American League BOSTON RED SOX — Signed C A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year contract. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with 1B Paul Konerko on a oneyear contract. DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Joe Nathan on a two-year contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Signed LHP Scott Kazmir to a two-year contract. National League CINCINNATI REDS — Named Jay Bell bench coach and Don Long hitting coach. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Signed RHP Ryan Vogelsong to a one-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin $100,000 for interfering with play against Baltimore during a Nov. 28 game. BUFFALO BILLS — Released RB Tashard Choice. Signed TE Tony Moeaki. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed WR Brian Tyms from the practice squad. Placed DL Desmond Bryant on the reserve/non-football illness list. Released LB Justin Staples from the practice squad. Signed DB T.J. Heath, DL Cam Henderson and LB Johnathan Stewart to the practice squad.

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Tuesday’s resutls Fourth Draw Heather Nedohin 6 Val Sweeting 5 Rachel Homan 6 Sherry Middaugh 5 Jennifer Jones 7 Renee Sonnenberg 2 Stefanie Lawton 7 Chelsea Carey 5 Wednesday’s results Fifth Draw Chelsea Carey 6 Renee Sonnenberg 4 Jennifer Jones 8 Stefanie Lawton 3 Rachel Homan 5 Heather Nedohin 3 Sherry Middaugh 7 Val Sweeting 6 Sixth Draw Jennifer Jones 7 Rachel Homan 6 Chelsea Carey 6 Val Sweeting 4 Sherry Middaugh 7 Renee Sonnenberg 6 Heather Nedohin 6 Stefanie Lawton 4 Thursday’s games Seventh Draw, 12:30 p.m. Chelsea Carey vs. Sherry Middaugh; Heather Nedohin vs. Jennifer Jones; Stefanie Lawton vs. Rachel Homan; Val Sweeting vs. Renee Sonnenberg. End of Round Robin PLAYOFFS Friday’s games Tiebreakers (if necessary), 12:30 p.m. Semifinal, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Final, 5:30 p.m.

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Sheets one of five Riders named CFL all-stars TICATS GET SHUT OUT THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Grey Cup MVP Kory Sheets is one of five Saskatchewan Roughriders named to the 2013 CFL all-star team. But the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, runners-up in last month’s CFL championship game, failed to place a single player on the team voted on by the Football Reporters of Canada and the league’s head coaches. The 10-8 Ticats had earlier placed seven players on the East Division allstar team. The Ticats tweeted they are the first team in league history to earn a spot in the Grey Cup without a single CFL all-star. That drew a “LOL” retweet from the Argonauts. The Ticats responded with a “..and we still ended your season. LOL!” tweet from the Hamilton team. That prompted a “and then what happened?” tweet from the Argos, complete with a photo of Saskatchewan quarterback Darian Durant kissing the Grey Cup. Calgary led all clubs with seven CFL all-stars, with running back Jon Cornish adding to a memorable season that has already netted him the league’s Most Outstanding Player and Outstanding Canadian awards. Toronto had five all-stars while Montreal had four, B.C. three, Edmonton two and Winnipeg one. In 2013, Cornish won his second straight rushing title by gaining 1,813 yards, fourth-highest in league history. He also led the league and set a Calgary franchise record with 2,157 yards from scrimmage. His season was marked by nine 100-yard games — including a Stampsrecord five straight — and a careerbest 208-yard outing Oct. 5 against Winnipeg. Sheets ran for more than 100 yards in the first six games of the season and finished tied with a franchise-best nine. In 15 games, he ran 287 times for 1,598 yards and caught 37 balls for 264 yards. The second-year Rider also ran for a Grey Cup-record 197 yards and two touchdowns to help the Roughriders thump the Ticats 45-23. Cornish was one of three unanimous all-star selections. The others were Calgary defensive end Charleston Hughes and Montreal receiver S.J. Green.

The other Stampeder all-stars were receiver Marquay McDaniel, offensive tackle Stanley Bryant, kicker Rene Paredes, punter Rob Maver and special-teams player Larry Taylor. Ricky Ray of the Argos got the nod at quarterback, with an all-star backfield of Cornish and Sheets. The receivers were Green, McDaniel, Edmonton’s Fred Stamps, and Saskatchewan’s Weston Dressler. Ray, runner-up to Cornish for Most Outstanding Player, had a recordbreaking year marred only by injury and the loss to Hamilton in the Eastern final. In 10 games, Ray completed 77.2 per cent of his passes (234 of 303) to erase Dave Dickenson’s league record of 74 per cent. For Montreal linebacker Chip Cox and Stamps, it was a fourth all-star honours. B.C. defensive tackle Jovan Olafioye and defensive back Ryan Phillips were named all-stars for the third time. Eleven others, including Cornish and Ray, were honoured for a second time. CFL All-Stars (x- denotes unanimous choice) Offence Quarterback: Ricky Ray, Toronto. Running Backs: x-Jon Cornish, Calgary; Kory Sheets, Saskatchewan. Receivers: x-S.J. Green, Montreal; Fred Stamps, Edmonton; Marquay McDaniel, Calgary; Weston Dressler, Saskatchewan. Centre: Jeff Keeping, Toronto. Guards: Brendon LaBatte, Saskatchewan; Chris Van Zeyl, Toronto. Tackles: Jovan Olafioye, B.C.; Stanley Bryant, Calgary. Defence Ends: x-Charleston Hughes Calgary; Alex Hall, Saskatchewan. Tackles: Khalif Mitchell, Toronto; Almondo Sewell, Edmonton. Linebackers: Chip Cox, Montreal; Adam Bighill, B.C. Lions; Henoc Muamba, Winnipeg. Cornerbacks: Geoff Tisdale, Montreal; Patrick Watkins, Toronto. Defensive Backs: Jerald Brown, Montreal; Ryan Phillips, B.C. Safety: Tyron Brackenridge, Saskatchewan. Special Teams Kicker: Rene Paredes, Calgary. Punter: Rob Maver, Calgary. Special-Teams Player: Larry Taylor, Calgary.

Woods welcoming top players for charity event THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Tiger Woods believes it’s harder than ever to win on the PGA Tour because of the increasing depth of talent of the players. And most of them are at his tournament this week. The World Challenge gets underway Thursday, held at Sherwood Country Club for the last time, and the field is so strong that the entire 18-man field is in the top 30 in the world ranking. That’s what makes it difficult to win trophies. And what’s why Woods laughs at using the phrase “pretty good” to describe a year in which he won five times on the PGA Tour. “I think it’s deeper now than it ever has been,” Woods said. “There is more young

talent. There are more guys winning golf tournaments for the first time. If you look at the major championships, how long did we go from basically Phil winning and Phil winning?” He was referring to the 13 majors played between Phil Mickelson winning the 2010 Masters and the British Open this year. Eleven of those champions had never won a major, the exceptions being Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy. Of those 11 first-time major champions, only Darren Clarke has fallen lower than No. 40 in the world. “It’s more difficult to win events now,” Woods said. He pointed to advancements in equipment, particularly from wood drivers and wound golf balls. Woods says the younger players who hit the ball high “are

shocked to see the ball get moved by the wind.” “For a lot of us who grew up playing balata balls, you wanted to get that thing down. You didn’t want it up in that wind because it got pushed around like you wouldn’t believe,” he said. “It’s a totally different game. Guys have evolved, and I think they’ve become much more aggressive now than they ever used to be because of equipment.” Separating the best players is getting more difficult. Graeme McDowell set a target to get back into the top five in the world at the start of the season. He wanted a certain amount of world ranking points that he figured would do the trick, and he about reached that level. Little did he know that so many other players also raised the level of their game.

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FRONT WILD ROSE HARMONIZERS HOLDING NOON-HOUR CONCERT The Wild Rose Harmonizers will break it out a cappella style today at the First Thursdays at the Snell noon-hour concert for December. The Barbershop Harmony singing group is made up of 25 men from Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Pine Lake and Condor. The concert kicks off at 12:15 p.m. and runs until 1 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium at the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library. There is no admission but donations will be accepted at the door.

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Red Deer Public making progress FOCUS ON LEARNING, LITERACY HELPS BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Public School District is seeing progress in some improved education results, despite being below provincial averages in many key metrics. The division’s annual education results report (AERR) shows poorer dropout and high school completion rates for 2011-12, the most recent year records are available, though student scores on provincial exams generally remain higher than provincial averages. The dropout rate of 3.3 per cent registered just below the provincial average and though it was up from the year before, the figure reflects positive movement over a five-year period. The high school completion rate (within three years) too, at 72.6 per cent, is down from 2011 but up markedly over 2008’s figure of 67.6 per cent. The provincial average

is trending upwards, at 74.8 per cent for the most recent year. A notably challenging curriculum and the attraction of big bucks in the oil patch may be the reason only three out of four Alberta teens finish high school within three years, said Red Deer Public deputy superintendent Stu Henry. He said the division feels like it is making progress in keeping students in school and getting them their diplomas, thanks to a focus on inclusive learning and literacy. “In a province like Alberta, we should have more than three out of four kids graduating in three years,” said Henry. He cited recently-developed initiatives designed to improve high school completion rates, such as the Reading College and Bright Start programs for younger students. The Finish Line program, meanwhile, targets students who get close to graduating before leaving school for one reason or another. “(The co-ordinator) just tracks kids down and invites them back into education one way or another, whether that’s physically coming back and taking a class or whether she arranges the correspondence for them

through distance learning, or arranges for work experience credits,” said Henry. Given four years to complete their education, 80 per cent of the cohort that entered high school in 2008 had earned their diploma, up from 73.5 per cent who had done so in three. Henry said 49 students were part of the Finish Line program last year, and all of those students have now either graduated or are in line to graduate this year. The division surpassed the provincial averages in most categories relating to provincial achievement tests and diploma exams taken earlier this year, but is five per cent below the provincial average when it comes to students transitioning to post-secondary education within six years of their entering high school. And while statistics on transition rates and test scores within the division for aboriginal students are above provincial averages, high school completion and dropout rates are worse than already shockingly low provincial rates — 43.9 per cent and 8.5 per cent, respectively.

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The Law Education series at the Red Deer Public Library continues today in the Snell Auditorium at the downtown branch. This session, Being an Executor, will help those who have been named executors of an estate get started. Instructor Glen Cunningham will be detailing the obligations and processes related to the role. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30. Interested members of the public can register for the session by calling 403-342-1059. The series is co-sponsored by the Alberta Law Foundation.

CORRECTION An item in Wednesday’s Advocate had some incorrect information. The Red Deer Recreation Centre is open until Dec. 9, when it closes for annual maintenance until Jan. 2. During the closure, the Rec Centre office will remain open for inquiries and registrations from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Thousands of LED bulbs are lighting up the night in downtown Red Deer with City Hall Park being the cornerstone of the civic display of colour.

Some charges dropped for guilty plea CRIMES MAN WAS WANTED FOR WERE FAR LESS SERIOUS THAN WHAT HE DID TO AVOID CAPTURE BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Charges of attempted murder and assaulting police officers have been withdrawn for a Red Deer man who pleaded guilty on Wednesday to numerous charges laid from his efforts at avoiding arrest on outstanding warrants. Weston Kleigh Pickford, 22, was sentenced to 30 months, minus three months for time served, in Red Deer provincial court on charges of dangerous driving, flight from police, obstructing police, mischief, and numerous breaches of release conditions. Pickford was arrested in Red Deer shortly after midnight on Sept. 5. “Ironically, what he was wanted for was far less serious than what he did to avoid it,” said defence counsel Paul Moreau. Court heard that a Red Deer City community peace officer had stopped Pickford near Eastview Middle School just before noon on Sept. 4 because his plates did not match the car he was driving. The peace officer asked the RCMP for assistance when he discovered that Pickford was wanted on

outstanding warrants for breaching conditions of a probation order as well as a mischief charge laid in connection with an earlier incident. There was a tussle when the peace officer attempted to seize Pickford’s car keys. Instead of surrendering to the peace officer, Pickford pushed him away and drove off, said Crown prosecutor Murray McPherson while reading an agreed statement of facts. An RCMP officer then called Pickford on his cell phone and was told that he would turn himself in, but wanted to see his children first because he knew he would be going into custody. Lacombe police were alerted and showed up at about 11:30 p.m. at the home where Pickford’s children live with their mother. The two officers had parked in the back alley a few doors away and could hear some yelling as they walked toward the house where Pickford was sitting in his car, said McPherson. Instead of being up front about coming to arrest him, they “sneak” up on him in the back alley and surprise him, which threw him into a panic, said Moreau. He explained that his client is

prone to panic because he suffers from multiple mental health disorders, including bipolar, anxiety and attention deficit. Court heard that Pickford sped off, hitting speeds of 110 to 180 km/h. Lacombe police pursued him back to Red Deer, where they were called off by Red Deer City RCMP. City police in plain clothes and unmarked vehicles picked up the pursuit, following from a discreet distance until they were able to disable Pickford’s vehicle, said McPherson. In accepting a joint sentencing submission negotiated between the Crown and defence, Judge David Plosz told Pickford he was lucky that no one was killed as a result of his actions. “You’re 22. You’re just a pup, and you have got yourself, after today, an absolutely brutal criminal record,” said Plosz. “Maybe you and I will meet again. I hope not. The sentences are not getting any shorter.” Along with the prison sentence, Plosz ordered that Pickford’s driver’s licence be suspended for three years once he has been released. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

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Alberta Health Services Central Zone has confirmed four cases of influenza so far this season. Dr. Ifeoma Achebe, one of the medical officers of health for AHS Central Zone, said the cases were all influenza A and were confirmed as of Saturday. They involved a mix of ages and none were linked. Last year, influenza A struck the region hard in December and by early February, Central Zone had 225 confirmed cases of influenza A and 35 influenza B cases. “Fortunately for us, we haven’t had any outbreaks yet. But it’s still early in the day for influenza,” Achebe said on Wednesday. “We want as many people as possible to go and get immunized. The more people we have immunized, the lower the chances of spreading the flu.” So far, 40,401 people in Central Zone have been immunized at public drop-in clinics or at public health offices. Public clinics have concluded, but vaccinations are still available at public health offices. Achebe said the immunization rate through AHS so far is comparable to last year. Pharmacists are also providing immunizations. This year, the flu vaccine contains two strains of influenza A, including 2009’s pandemic strain H1N1, and one influenza B strain. The vaccine is free to all Albertans six months of age and older. A nasal spray is available for children age two to 17. Alberta Health Services says those at risk for serious health problems from influenza are children younger than two and adults 65 and older; people with weakened immune systems; those with chronic illnesses such as heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and cancer; and severely overweight individuals. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Free open house A free open house is taking place today to raise support for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Red Deer and District. Hosted by Chocolates by Bernard Callebaut Red Deer and Landmark Homes, the open house is an event to usher in the holidays and support local businesswoman BJ Tumanut, who will be participating in the third annual Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off to raise funds for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Tumanut is one of eight dancers who will kick up their heels on April 4 with all proceeds going towards the non-profit’s Camp Alexo capital projects. The open house will feature steaming Bernard Callebaut hot chocolate served with a buffet of toppings, homemade chocolate chip cookies, snacks, games, prizes, auction items, coupons and music. There is no admission charge but guests are encouraged to make a donation. The open house runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at 100 Timberstone Way. For more information, call John Johnston at 403-342-6500 or email at johnj@yvc.ca.

Woman still missing Red Deer City RCMP are still searching for a woman first reported missing by RCMP in early November. As of Nov. 7, Nicole Schaub, 27, had not been seen for an extended period and her well-being was of concern. Schaub is described as Caucasian, 1.6 metres tall (five feet four inches) and weighs 68 kg (150 pounds). Nicole Schaub She has shoulder-length hair, which was last seen dyed blonde with dark roots, but she is known to change hair colours frequently. She has a pierced nose and ear piercings. Those with information should contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

Spay/Neuter Day Dog and Cat Hospital in Clearview Ridge is hosting a Spay/Neuter Day and donation drive on Saturday to fund Red Deer SPCA animal care. Dog and Cat Hospital staff hope to complete up to 30 procedures on cats in the care of the SPCA. The event is part of the SPCA’s new program — The Big Fix for Felines — a partnership between the Red Deer SPCA and nine veterinarian clinics in the region to help the SPCA spay or neuter cats faster to prepare them for adoption. With more than 125 cats at the shelter, the wait list for surgery at the shelter can back up. Veterinarians are helping out by donating a minimum of one spay or neuter each month. Participating clinics include: Alberta Veterinary Centre, Central Animal Clinic, East Hill and Clearview Dog and Cat Hospitals, Lomsnes Vet-

The Alberta Motor Association is setting out to help the big man in red on Friday. Fill our Fleet, Fill their Hearts aims to stuff AMA’s fleet with toys and food for local charities. AMA members and the public are invited to drop off donations of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items at any of the 18 AMA locations across Alberta up until Friday. In Red Deer, all the donations will then be loaded onto AMA trucks on Friday at the AMA Red Deer Southpointe Centre at 2004 50th Ave. Everyone is welcome to watch or join in the “human gift chain” as volunteers pass donations hand by hand into the trucks from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The official Fill our Fleet, Fill their Hearts wrapup event gets underway at the Southpointe Centre at 11 a.m. This marks AMA’s second provincewide Christmas collection campaign. For more information, contact Celine Richter at 780-430-5541.

Shoppers urged to be smart No one wants to get back to their cars and find out all their recentlypurchased Christmas presents have been taken. Red Deer City RCMP and the Alberta Motor Association have issued information highlighting several tips for smart holiday shopping so vehicles and their contents don’t end up on thieves’ wish lists this Christmas season. Suggestions include keeping vehicles locked at all times and never leaving the engine running while the vehicle is unattended, even if the doors are locked; keeping the vehicle clean and empty, either taking all valuables with you or putting them out of sight in the trunk; parking in well-lit, open areas; and being on the lookout for suspicious activity. As well, if you’re dropping off shopping bags and heading back for more, move your vehicle because you never know if you are being watched; steering wheel locks, alarms and “All Valuables Removed” placards warn thieves not to waste their time. Don’t lead thieves into your home either — keep your spare key, garage door opener and insurance/registration with you so a vehicle theft doesn’t turn into a home robbery. Police say items such as purses, computers and smart phones are at the top of thieves’ wish lists, but small items such as loose change or personal documents are still desirable for pilferers.

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Olds and surrounding communities. Morgan Stephen Winter faces 21 charges including possession of a stolen credit card, using a forged document and fraud. During the offences, police said the name Robert Gallaher had been used as an alias. Winter has been released following a bail hearing and his next court date is set for Dec. 16 in Didsbury provincial court. Olds RCMP suspect there may be other occurrences throughout the Olds and Didsbury region. Any possible victims or anyone with more information is asked to call Olds RCMP detachment at 403-556-3324.

Magdalene open house Magdalene House Society is hosting an open house at its new downtown office and fair trade store on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. The society, working to develop a facility for victims who are trafficked for sex or labour, will open its office and store in the basement of Town Centre Mall, at 107 4929 Ross St. in Red Deer. The office phone number will be 587273-4324. “That’s going to be our public face,” said society president David Bouchard on Wednesday. The office and store will be run by volunteers and will be open from Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bouchard said as more volunteers come onboard, days of operation will be extended. The society is working on raising money to lease another location where the victims of sex or labour trafficking will live as they recover and prepare for the future. About $127,000 has been raised so far and the goal is $180,000, in order to have enough money for operations and to lease a site to house a long-term care facility for victims for one year. The society hopes to sign a lease in March 2014.

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DIVISION: Dropout, completion rates fall Though the division’s dropout rate fell two points to 9.5 per cent in 2011/12, its high school completion rate fell sharply to 40.9 per cent. Henry said the division has completely restructured the way it funds aboriginal student services, earmarking dollars directly to schools for each such pupil. Those dollars, said Henry, have to be spent on either providing a direct benefit to struggling aboriginal students, providing cultural awareness to the entire school population, or training staff to deal with aboriginal student issues.

A capital campaign to build instead of lease a location for Magdalene House will begin in the new year. For more information, visit www. magdalenehouse.ca.

No adjournment A Red Deer contractor’s request to adjourn his trial date was turned down in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday. Rodney Ross Arens, who is scheduled to have a lengthy trial in spring on charges arising from a fatal crash in 2010, is also scheduled for trial in January on additional charges laid since the initial incident. The second set of charges include breaching release conditions, missing a previous court date and driving without a licence. Arens, 36, asked Judge David Plosz on Wednesday to adjourn the trial date on the newer charges, saying he needed more time to get a lawyer. Plosz denied the request, stating that Arens had already had plenty of time to seek counsel and that his trial will go ahead as scheduled. Arens is due in Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 10 for trial. He returns to Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on April 22, opening day for a jury trial on charges laid after a fatal collision in Red Deer on July 1, 2010. Anouluck “Jeffrey” Chanminaraj died and his older brother and sister, Jamie and Stephanie, were injured in a collision at the intersection of Kerry Wood and Taylor Drives. Arens is charged with impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing injury, dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing injury. His trial on those charges was originally scheduled for six weeks, starting on March 25. However, the trial dates were cancelled in January when Arens fired his lawyer.

The division has a new First Nations, Métis and Inuit co-ordinator and three FNMI teachers. According to Henry, there are 1,229 FNMI students in the division, which boasts a total enrolment of 10,500 students. Overall, Red Deer Public’s results show it lagging far behind the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division in most areas. For all students, the local Catholic completion rate was 85.6 per cent, the dropout rate was 1.4 per cent, and the transition rate was 66.1 per cent; for aboriginal students the numbers were 59 per cent, 5.8 per cent, and 54 per cent, respectively. When asked why the discrepancy exists within the city, Henry said it may have something to do with the Catholic division’s lower student numbers. The Catholic division has an enrolment of 7,700 students. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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This undated publicity photo released by courtesy of Roadside Attractions shows a scene from the film, Stories We Tell, directed by Sarah Polley (inset). “I really am learning that it’s not just about the merit of the film, it is very strategic and political and it involves marketing and a very big Oscar machinery that exists in the U.S. industry,” says Lee, a producer for the National Film Board based in Toronto “And so I feel like it’s a lottery but the odds are not bad so we’re hopeful.” Either she or Polley will be on hand to accept the New York Film Critics Circle prize on Jan. 6, says Lee. Stories We Tell is also one of 10 films vying for a best documentary picture prize at the Satellite Awards, to be handed out March 9 by the International Press Academy in Los Angeles. Oscar nominations will be announced Jan. 16. The 86th Academy Awards ceremony is March 2. Lee says that strategizing for hopedfor Oscar glory actually goes back more

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Gal Gadot cast as Wonder Woman NEW YORK — Wonder Woman is finally coming to the big screen. Israel-born actress Gal Gadot has been cast as Wonder Woman in Warner Bros.’ superhero team-up film with Batman and Superman, the studio announced Wednesday. Already starring in the untitled film are Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman. Created in the 1940s and outfitted in patriotic colours, Wonder Woman was most famously played by Lynda Gal Gadot Carter in the 1970s Wonder Woman television series. But despite the character’s considerable cultural impact, Wonder Woman hasn’t previously made it into the movies. Wonder Woman’s inclusion in the film brings it closer to a full gathering of DC Comics’ Justice League, which also features the Flash, Aquaman and others. Warner Bros. hasn’t announced any further castings in the film, except that it will return many of the stars of Zac Snyder’s Superman reboot Man of Steel. Gadot is a former model who competed for Israel in the 2004 Miss Universe pageant. She has starred in several of the Fast & Furious films, including Fast & Furious 6, released earlier this year. “Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favourite in the DC Universe,” director Zac Snyder said in a statement. “Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role.” A sequel to Snyder’s Man of Steel, the BatmanSuperman film is set to begin production early next year, and to be released in July 2015.

than a year, when the film’s U.S. distributor decided to delay the release date to early 2013 instead of fall 2012, when the movie came out in Canada. “They really felt for a good Oscar run that it would actually be best for the film to do a full theatrical year and qualify for the Oscars the following year (2014),” she says of the film, which nabbed a $100,000 prize from the Toronto Film Critics Association in January of this year. “It would allow longer time for the film to actually garner an audience, and also critical attention.” The last few months have been busy with screenings in New York and L.A., “specifically for this short list,” she says. “At the end of the day, it does come down to membership voting. Also, being I think a small film from Canada

mine what caused Rodas to careen out of control. They have said speed was a factor in the crash about 48 km northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Universal Pictures announced that it has shut down production for an unspecified time on Fast & Furious 7. The seventh installment of the street racings series started shooting in September and was on break for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Close family friend giving the cold shoulder after not being invited to friendly function Dear Annie: My 58-year-old mother has a best nor did you let her know. friend whom she has known since they were both We realize it was your friend who changed the five years old. We call her “Aunt Marsha.” plans, but you still should have informed Marsha. InShe’s been at all of our weddings and holidays. stead, she felt excluded from your family. She is still friendly with her ex-daughterThat said, she is being rather unforgivin-law, who happens to be a good friend ing and pigheaded about it. If you haven’t of mine. apologized, please do so. In years past, when Aunt Marsha has a The rest will simply have to run its male companion in her life, she typically course. falls off the face of the Earth. Recently, Dear Annie: My husband and I agree she found a new guy who happens to be that it is bad behaviour to use one’s cellmarried, so her communication with us is phone while in the company of others, unlimited. less it’s an emergency. Right now, Aunt Marsha is upset with However, he even thinks someone lookboth my mother and me because her exing up information or showing pictures is daughter-in-law was in town with her new rude. I disagree. He also feels justified in husband and daughter, and they stayed saying something to the offending party. with me. I think it’s best to say nothing and simply MITCHELL Aunt Marsha knew about the visit, and not go out with them again. It’s too embarI told her if we planned any family events, rassing to everyone. & SUGAR I would let her know. However, when my What is your take on this? — Tired of friend arrived with her family, she said Arguing that having her ex-mother-in-law in attenDear Tired: Showing pictures on your dance at dinner would be awkward. So I phone to people at the table is not rude did not invite Aunt Marsha. unless it turns into a slide show. When my mother next saw Marsha, she mentioned Looking up information is fine as long as it is perhow nice it was to see my friend, and of course, Aunt tinent, such as checking the time of the movie you Marsha was miffed that she wasn’t included. After are planning to see. It is also OK to speak up when several attempts to contact my aunt, I received an someone talks or texts incessantly. Say politely, email that she was upset and hurt, and that she had “Could we make this a cell-free zone for the durawaited around for a phone call to be invited over and tion?” If they refuse, then you can stop going out with it never came. She said, “I know it is your house and them. your company, but my feelings are hurt.” Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Waiting,” who Annie, I never intended to hurt her. It’s just how doesn’t like it when the bank tellers chitchat with things worked out. But she still hasn’t spoken to ei- the customers. ther my mother or me in six months. I enjoy the personal touch and suggest that those She ignores my mother’s calls, cards and attempts who don’t use the ATM instead. — Louisville, Ky. to reach out. It’s possible that when her current male Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and companion is out of the picture, she will come run- Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers colning to us for support, as usual. But in the meantime, umn. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ what can I do to help my mother? She misses her comcast.net, or write to: Anbest friend. — Omaha, Neb. nie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Dear Omaha: You actually owe Marsha an apology. Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, You promised to include her, and then you didn’t, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Thursday, Dec. 5 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Paula Patton, 38; Amy Acker, 37; Nick Stahl, 34 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Capricorn Moon joins Venus today, and, when these two celestial bodies get along with Saturn, we seek harmonious and reliable relationships within all our dealings. The Moon in Capricorn will remind us to remain responsible and to deal headon with our required obligations. An opposition to Jupiter may suggest a tendency of overdoing a good thing today. Reasonability and moderation have better taste. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, watch out for a tendency to overspend yourself this year. Expenses will run very high if you lose track of your shopping habits. Try to not borrow or ask for a loan as you may be unable to return back within the time or you risk paying high interests. Poise yourself and know your limits and you will be in control of yourself. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today marks the beginning of establishing your future goals and career objectives. You are finally back into the game and you possess enough discipline to carry out your required demands. You are seriously thinking about all the necessary resources in order to advance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Gossip will keep your mind preoccupied today. Anything requiring precision and attention to detail should be avoided. Distraction will easily make you less disciplined today. You are easily prone to daydreaming. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Movement and action will keep you busy all day. Any contracts should not be signed these days and any agreements should not be concluded without careful analysis. The omission of important details can make you easily overlook crucial information, which might make you regret later. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Romance and love affairs should go relatively well today. Children will also come into focus. The need to communicate and just talk will prove to be a very enjoyable experience. Today, you are not particularly feeling like cooking or cleaning around the house. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Communication and various errands will make you run around like a chicken with no head. Your mind is totally focused on home issues and you have this itch to change

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therefore; it’s always great to know that if you fall, you can rely on yourself without asking for help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Emotional needs and feelings of longing might make you over-zealous towards your partner today. Avoid being too adherent towards them and let them be. Understand what needs to stay and what needs to go, what is a material possession and what is not. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): You understand very well the concept of carrying out the necessary obligations in life. You are at an amazing beneficial point right now, which helps you cleanse you off the past pains, which will be gone with the wind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Healing your soul and meditating will enable you to redefine your core self. You are in a solitude place right now where you are elevating your spiritual powers through an emotional cleansing. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The sympathetic Pisces has no problem putting other people’s needs before theirs. A new trend will mark the recognition and the appreciation of such efforts amongst your peers and in relation to your goals. You’re feeling well aligned with others. Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Mulcair says would kill energy projects PROMISES TO TAKE ARBITRARY POWERS OUT OF THE HANDS OF CABINET BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Tom Mulcair says an NDP government would turn on its ear a Conservative policy that permits government to override environmental assessments of major energy projects. He would allow government to kill projects before they even got as far as an environmental assessment. “There are some things that some people would send to the NEB (National Energy Board) that we would say no to,” Mulcair told reporters at downtown Ottawa hotel Wednesday. The NDP leader had just rolled out his party’s energy policy in a speech to the Eco-

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Environment assessments, once completed, have to be respected, Mulcair said. “What you can do, though, is just simply decide that some things — like the Northern Gateway pipeline would be a good example — are non-starters.” Similarly, TransCanada’s $5.4-billion Keystone pipeline to the U.S. Gulf Coast, which was given the green light from the National Energy Board in 2010, never should have had a hearing, said Mulcair. “Based on our approach to sustainable development, we would have never sent something like that to the NEB,” he said. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver, who delivered his own energy policy pitch in a

Vancouver speech Wednesday, was rendered almost speechless by Mulcair’s logic. “It’s a bit of a shocker,” Oliver said in a telephone interview. “He would be making a determination on whether a project should go ahead before he knows what the regulatory consequence of building the project would be.” Oliver said under the NDP policy, “everything would be political before it’s regulatory, before it gets the regulatory review. I’ve never heard of such a backwards approach.” Mulcair provided the example of a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal adjacent to Quebec City that he stopped when he was the provincial

Liberal environment minister. Mulcair said the project was so ill-conceived that he never forwarded the proposal for an environmental assessment. “It made no sense at all and I wasn’t going to send it,” said the New Democrat. “That was a decision taken at my level. I said, this thing’s not even going to study.” In his speech, Mulcair said the NDP’s energy policy includes reviving the popular home retrofit program and putting a price on carbon through a cap-and-trade system. “A New Democratic government will redirect a billion dollars a year in fossil fuel subsidies, and re-invest that money in clean energy,” he added.

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World Trade Organization, (WTO), Director General, Roberto Azevedo, of Brazil, right, listens during the plenary session at the WTO ninth Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013.

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bers who can least afford it.” But Indian Trade Minister Anand Sharma left little hope for a breakthrough. His government opposes a provision that could endanger subsidies for grains under an Indian policy to feed its poor. “Agriculture sustains millions of subsistence farmers. Their interests must be secured,” he said. “For India, food security is nonnegotiable.” European Union Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht said India’s concerns should not be a deal breaker. “It should be possible to find a solution to this remaining sticking point. Provided that everybody is showing the necessary flexibility,” he said. The talks will either produce a deal that could boost global trade by $1 trillion or possibly spell the end of the WTO’s relevance as a forum for negotiations after a de-

cade of inertia. The idea behind the agreement is that it would level the playing field by forcing all countries, rich and poor, to follow the same trade rules, benefiting everyone. With fewer trade barriers, goods and services of all types would be more affordable, creating more employment and business opportunities. The WTO estimates that easing customs barriers would increase total world trade to $23 trillion from its current estimate of $22 trillion. Critics of the WTO rules, though, say they may hinder countries from setting their own priorities in environmental protection, worker rights, food security and other areas. And they say sudden reductions in import tariffs can wipe out industries, causing job losses in rich and poor countries.

a year ago. With a month remaining in 2013, residential MLS sales were up to 1,758 in Red Deer. That was an eight per cent rise from 1,624 to the same point last year. In the surrounding area, cumulative sales to the end of November were 2,375, one more than for the January-to-November period in 2012. The average resale price in Red Deer last month was $304,640, down from $320,527 in October and $313,558 in November 2012. Outside the city, the November average was $284,877, up from $279,779 in October and $251,562 in November 2012. The Central Alberta Realtors Association has cautioned that average prices include homes of various types and locations, and as such may not be indicative of market trends. New residential listings in Red Deer numbered 162 last month, down from 202 in October but an increase from 124 last November. In the outlying area, there were 228 new listings in November,

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Cattle breeders recognized A pair of Central cattle breeders have been recognized by the Canadian Angus Association. Remitall Farms Inc. of Olds is part-owner of the association’s 2013 National Gold Show Program reserve aggregate champion black Angus show bull of the year. Meanwhile, the 2013 black Angus show female with heifer calf at side are owned by Lee and Dawn Wilson of Bashaw, with the runner-up in this category also belonging to Remitall Farms. On the Canadian Angus Gold Show All-Star Team, the black Angus bulls junior champion is coowned by Remitall; and the black Angus female senior champion and heifer calf at side are owned by the Wilsons. The Canadian Angus Association represents 3,000 members across Canada.

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WestJet Airlines signalled that the travel market remains strong, even though its November load factor fell from last year’s record as its overall capacity grew faster than passenger traffic. The Calgary-based airline’s planes flew 79.7 per cent full in the month, down 2.9 points from the same month last year, but up from 79.2 per cent in October. Traffic measured in revenue passenger miles increased 5.7 per cent, on a 9.4-per-cent increase in capacity. The carrier flew 1.4 million passengers, up 3.8 per cent from the prior year. “We are very pleased with the achievement of our second-highest November load factor, two percentage points better than our third highest, as our strong traffic growth continued in the month,” said president and CEO Gregg Saretsky. WestJet’s Encore regional service has added Terrace, B.C., to its growing list of destinations. It plans to launch Encore in Toronto next summer. Meanwhile, Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) said its November load factor fell to 76.5 per cent from 78.1 per cent a year ago. The drop came as the airline increased system-wide capacity by 3.3 per cent, while system traffic increased 1.1 per cent. “Major market segments, notably the U.S. transborder and Latin America and the Caribbean, experienced traffic growth in a month that is typically challenging for international carriers,” Air Canada president and chief executive Calin Rovinescu said. “Capacity added during the month was largely at significantly lower incremental cost due to the deployment of our high-density Boeing 777s and Air Canada rouge aircraft reconfigured with more seats.” WestJet (TSX:WJA) expects its capacity — as measured by available seat miles — will grow by seven per cent in December, eight per cent in the fourth quarter and 8.5 per cent for the full year.

Biogas company wants to turn manure into money WITH GOVERNMENT HELP THE CANADIAN PRESS A company in southern Alberta hopes to turn manure and other farm waste into money, with government help. Lethbridge Biogas LP says its $30 million plant, which produces electricity, is the largest project of its type in Canada. Stefan Michalski, a company spokesman, says it can make enough electricity to power 2,800 homes, and has the capacity to expand. He says the anaerobic digester plant is already selling the power it generates into Alberta’s electricity grid. Michalski says the private company is being financially supported by a $6.4-million grant from Alberta Energy and a $5 million loan from Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation. It is also received $8.2 million from Alberta’s

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Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC). “The returns on these facilities can’t compete with oil and gas so we needed to find partners who were interested in this type of venture,” Michalski said Wednesday at the opening of the plant. The CCEMC is a nonprofit corporation that gets its money from a fee that companies pay the Alberta government when they exceed greenhouse gas emission limits. CCEMC estimates the plant will reduce Alberta’s carbon dioxide emissions by more than 224,000 tonnes by 2020. Lethbridge Biogas says it has the capacity to process more than 100,000 tonnes of farm waste per year — enough to fill more than 3,300 tanker trucks.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 98.89 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.04 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.67 Blackberry Ltd. . . . . . . . . . 6.56 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.63 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.95 Cdn. National Railway . . 59.42 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 163.49 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.53 Capital Power Corp . . . . 20.45 Cervus Equipment Corp 23.00 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 38.89 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 43.26 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 24.62 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.44 General Motors Co. . . . . 38.71 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.98 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 46.67 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 70.49 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.34 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 13.89 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 46.71 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 98.92 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.53 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.40 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.32 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 16.75 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.05

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.19 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 61.71 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.22 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 28.11

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed lower Wednesday as the initial run of earnings from the big Canadian banks failed to impress and persuaded investors to take some profits from a sharp runup in banks and insurers this year. The S&P/TSX composite index lost 14.95 points to 13,304.92 with losses held in check by rising mining stocks. National Bank shares shed early gains and was down $1.37 to $89.53 after it posted $337 million in quarterly net income, adding up to a full-year profit of $1.554 billion. Ex-items, the bank had $370 million of adjusted net income, or $2.09 per share, up eight per cent from $1.93 per share a year earlier, which met expectations. National Bank is also upping its quarterly cash dividend by six per cent to 93 cents and also announced plans for a two-for-one stock split. Overall, the financial sector was the biggest drag on the TSX as investors lowered expectations ahead of earnings coming out this week from the rest of the big banks. Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) shares fell 4.5 per cent Tuesday, even as earnings beat expectations. Investors were disappointed with, among other things, weakness in its U.S. operations. BMO shares were down another 30 cents to $69.95 Wednesday, while Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) dropped 49 cents to $63.70. But analysts say that banks were vulnerable to some profit taking prior to the release of BMO’s results. Both the bank and the overall financial sector were up over 20 per cent year to date. At the same time, the Canadian dollar fell to lows not seen for more than three years as the Bank of Canada’s rate announcement left markets with the impression that interest rate hikes are still a long way off. The loonie was down 0.26 of a cent to 93.65 cents US after the bank left its key rate unchanged at one per cent. U.S. indexes were mainly lower as traders balanced positive economic data with concerns about the Federal Reserve cutting back on monetary stimulus. The Dow Jones industrials shed 24.85 points to 15,889.77, the Nasdaq was up 0.8 of a point to 4,038, while the S&P 500 index was down 2.34 points at 1,792.81. Payroll firm ADP reported that the American private sector created 215,000 jobs during November. Economists have been forecasting that the government report would show that the economy cranked out a total of 183,000 jobs during the month. While the data is another sign of an improving economy, analysts believe a report showing continuing, steady employment gains could persuade the Fed that it’s time to start cutting back on its US$85 billion of monthly bond purchases. Elsewhere on the TSX, the tech sector was also negative with CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A) down $1.49 to $37.03. The interest-rate sensitive utilities sector dropped as U.S. bond yields advanced in the wake of the positive economic data. The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury climbed to 2.84 per cent from 2.78 per cent, its highest level in more than two months. Atlantic Power (TSX:ATP) fell four cents to $3.52. The gold group jumped almost three per cent, while February bullion ran ahead $26.40 to US$1,247.20 an ounce. Metal prices improved following the U.S. jobs data with March copper ahead eight cents to US$3.25 a pound. The base metals component was 0.48 per cent higher while HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) dropped 47 cents to C$7.84. The energy sector was slightly higher as the January crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange gained $1.16 to US$97.20 a barrel, while the latest data showed a drop in U.S. supplies. The Energy Information Administration said that crude supplies fell by 5.6 million barrels last week, much bigger than the decline of 1.25 barrels that analysts had looked for. In other corporate developments, Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) rose 27 cents to $8 after an analyst at BMO increased the price target for the carrier’s shares to $10 from $7.50. Air Canada’s share price has skyrocketed during this 2013 from a 52-week low of $1.59.

(January contract) Gold futures: US$1,247.20 per oz., up $26.40 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.469 per oz., up 30.7 cents $690.23 per kg., up $9.87

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.88 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 85.58 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 54.70 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.74 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 54.72 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 34.63 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.16 Canyon Services Group. 11.35 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.28 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.900 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 20.28 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 3.06 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 94.67 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 50.62

TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 919.52, up 4.23 points. The volume at 4:17 p.m. ET was 180.56 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Jan. ’14 $2.00 lower $480.40; March ’14 $1.80 lower $490.50; May ’14 $1.50 lower

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 69.95 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 63.70 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.05 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 34.66 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.08 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 32.20 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 53.41 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 68.66 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.12 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 89.53 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 69.00 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 36.54 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.75 $499.90; July ’14 $1.40 lower $507.30; Nov. ’14 $2.20 higher $519.10; Jan ’15 $3.20 higher $523.10; March ’15 $4.30 higher $525.20; May ’15 $4.50 higher $526.40; July ’15 $4.50 higher $523.60; Nov ’15 $4.50 higher $519.80; Jan. ’16 $4.50 higher $519.80. Barley (Western): Dec ’13 unchanged $152.00; March ’14 unchanged $154.00; May ’14 unchanged $155.00; July ’14 unchanged $155.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $155.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $155.00; March ’15 unchanged $155.00; May ’15 unchanged $155.00; July ’15 unchanged $155.00. Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 1,034,100 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 1,034,100.

BoC keeps rate unchanged BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says it sees some encouraging signs in the Canadian and global economies, but warned inflation remains too low to justify moving off its view that the recovery remains fragile and in need of monetary stimulus. Tthe bank on Wednesday once again decided to keep in place its key rate at one per cent, a level that has helped keep borrowing costs near historic lows for several years. But markets did not read the statement as neutral, apparently interpreting the bank’s caution that “downside risks to inflation appear to be greater” as a signal governor Stephen Poloz intends to keep interest rates low for an extended period — likely well into 2015 — and raising the possibility, although slim, of a rate cut next year. The Canadian dollar dropped 0.31 of a cent to 93.6 cents U.S. — its lowest level since May 2010 — on the announcement. Analysts said that may be just what governor intended, as he continued to emphasize the need for Canada to pick up its exports performance before it can create self-sustaining growth. A weak currency helps exporters compete in foreign markets. “I think it’s quite telling that since the last meeting we’ve got better than expected growth and lower than expected inflation, and what does the bank focus on but the lower than expected inflation,” noted Doug Porter, chief economist with BMO Capital Markets. “I would almost think, if I

didn’t know better, there’s a drive here to push the Canadian even lower. Let’s just say they are not unhappy about the weakness of the currency.” In October, Poloz unexpectedly dropped a tightening bias that had been in place for 18 months, with the result that the loonie fell immediately almost a full cent. The bank has repeatedly insisted it is not targeting a weak dollar, but Porter noted that other central banks, particularly in Australia and some other economies that lean on exports, have taken the direct route in openly talking their currencies down. RBC economist Dawn Desjardins said the weakening loonie versus the U.S. greenback provides additional support for Canadian exporters to take advantage of what is expected to be a long-awaited rise in demand in the United States. “Increased demand for exports will be a key factor in boosting the economy’s growth rate above its potential in 2014 and reducing the amount of excess capacity,” she said in a note to clients, while adding that the downside risks to inflation will ease. Statistics Canada said Wednesday the country’s trade balance with the world came to a surplus of $75 million compared with a deficit of $303 million in September. The shift came as imports slipped 1.2 per cent while exports decreased 0.3 per cent in October. The central bank announcement suggested the bank has not materially changed its mind about the trend of the economy since October’s rather gloomy monetary policy report.

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,304.92 down 14.95 points TSX Venture Exchange — 919.52 up 4.23 points TSX 60 — 765.81 down 1.72 points Dow — 15,889.77 down 24.85 points S&P 500 — 1,792.81 down 2.34 points Nasdaq — 4,038 up 0.80 point Currencies at close: Cdn — 93.65 cents US, down 0.26 of a cent Pound — C$1.7496, up 0.40 of a cent Euro — C$1.4514, up 0.41 of a cent Euro — US$1.3592, up 0.01 of a cent Oil futures: US$97.20 per barrel, up $1.16

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 16.72 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.51 First Quantum Minerals . 16.99 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 22.93 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.84 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.93 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 34.39 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 25.34

High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.88 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 30.20 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.89 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . . NA Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.14 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.410 Precision Drilling Corp . . 10.26 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 37.11 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.77 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.41 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.60 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 60.50

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JOHNSON Jeanette (Jan) Ileene Nov. 11, 1932- Ponoka, AB Nov. 30, 2013 - Calgary, AB Jeanette (Jan) Johnson, a kind, pleasant and lovable lady always ready with a smile or a laugh and a better friend you would not wish for. Jeanette was born to Signa and Stanley Seagrave in Ponoka, AB on November 11, 1932 and lived her life until November 30, 2013 at 81 years of age. Jan spent her working years on Maternity Wards at the General Hospital and Royal Alex in Edmonton and the Holy Cross and Rocky View Hospital in Calgary. Free from pain at last but Jan’s presence with her loving nature will be sadly missed by her husband, family, many friends and relatives. Left to grieve the loss of Jeanette is her husband of fifty-seven years, Karl W Johnson, daughter Hope C Johnson (Mike), son Robin S Johnson (Kathy), granddaughter Nadia M J Johnson, brother Harvey Seagrave (Geneva), sister Isabell Hughes and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeanette was predeceased by her son Jason, parents, brothers Clarence and Irving, sisters Florence, Frances, and M a r j o r y. W i t h r e s p e c t t o Jeanette’s wishes there will not be a formal service. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice. A special thanks to Robin, Kathy, Hope and Mike for their unwavering diligence to Jeanette’s needs in her time of illness. In living memory of Jeanette Johnson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575. MARKS Carolynn Pearl Marks passed away peacefully in her home on November 30, 2013. Carolynn was born on October 18, 1962 in Toronto, Ontario. She is predeceased by her mother Saundra Kinvig (Edgeworth) and her g r a n d m o t h e r, M a r y E l v a Hicks. Carolynn will be lovingly remembered by her twin sister Catherine, father Ralph and wife Rita, brother Jamie and wife Deborah, sister Laura Hamerton and husband Keith, brother Steven and wife Elorie, brother Richard, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and many close friends. Carolynn was a spiritual and deeply compassionate person, filled with happiness and a smile for those she encountered. The love and support she gave to those she held close, serves as testament to her beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. A Memorial Service and reception will be held at the First Baptist Church, 4310 - 39 Street in Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In k e e p i n g w i t h C a r o l y n n ’s compassion and generosity of spirit, the family has requested that memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, additional information can be requested at (403) 346 4281.

SEIBEL Harry George 1931-2013 Harry lost his battle to emphysema on Saturday November 30th, 2013 at the Red Deer Hospital at the age of 82. Harry will be sadly missed by his wife Jean of 58 years, his five children Donald (Carole), Larry (Denise) and Diana O’Neill of Red Deer; Ryan (Veronica) of Calgary; Charlene (Brad) of Mississauga, Ontario; his nine grandchildren, Jackson, Thomas, Karla, Greg, Scot, Darell, Katelyn, Anna, and Eric; his two great grandchildren, Taylor and Logan, and many nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by two grandchildren, Jordan and Alex as well as his sister Loretta Matthews. Harry was born in Didsbury and became a power linesman starting with Farm Electric and retired from the City of Red Deer E.L. & P. in 1988. Harry enjoyed all sports, but most of all he enjoyed water skiing with his family. Following Harrys retirement, during the winter season, he and Jean enjoyed travelling south to Arizona and California. There they both enjoyed hiking with groups in the nearby mountains. He especially enjoyed hiking with his dog Cleo. His last hike was to try and capture Mt. Lady McDonald in Canmore but he had to give up because of his illness. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer, AB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Canadian Lung Association 1750 Courtwood Crescent, Suite 300, Ottawa ON, K2C 2B5 or to the Alberta SPCA 10806 - 124 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H3. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

MOORE William A. “Bill” Moore of Red Deer passed away s u d d e n l y o n S a t u r d a y, November 30, 2013 at the age of 63 years. He will loving remembered by his wife Bonnie, his son Jeremy M o o r e o f R e d D e e r, h i s daughter Patty Hollman of Pine Lake area; his four grandchildren and his sister Aline Smith of Victoria, B.C. A celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at the Parkland Funeral Home, on Sunday, December 8, 2013 between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

For Mom (Berthe Truant) Nov. 21, 1935 - Dec. 5, 2010 It has been 3 years since you left us to go and join the Lord. We miss you, yet we know that you are in Heaven where there is no more suffering and pain; only God’s love. Many cherished memories linger in our hearts and it is these memories that allow us to smile, laugh, and be comforted as we continue on our journeys. Someday that Lord will call us home and with great joy we will be reunited in his love. Until then, our love, prayers, and thoughts are with you Mom today and always! Until we see your smile, and hear your voice... Love Dino, Mario, Renee, Dean and their families

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Is holding it’s Annual Christmas Open House & Sales Sat. Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. COME AND VISIT SANTA 10- NOON. 2 miles E on 39th Street from 30th Ave., Red Deer.

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700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

710

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license. Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages. Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

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 LIVE IN caregiver required for elderly lady living in her mbell@1strateenergy.ca own home in Red Deer. Please specify position Duties include help with m e a l p r e p a r a t i o n - l i g h t when replying to this ad. housekeeping and caring for lady with some mobility We would like to thank all those candidates who issues. Previous nursing apply, however only experience an asset. A qualified personnel will separate residential suite be contacted. is available. Contact Clare at CASED HOLE WIRELINE **POSITION FILLED** SUPERVISORS The job scope includes P/T F. caregiver wanted supervising all operations for F quad. Must be reliable and crew of a Cased Hole and have own vehicle. Wireline Unit. A clean 403-505-7846 driver’s abstract is req’d On the Job Training is provided. Relocation to Lloydminster is required. Clerical Working Schedule is 15 days on with 6 days off. BOOKKEEPING CLERK Great benefits and Group req;d for Go Tire Inc. in RRSP. Only successful Red Deer. Email resume to: mabel@mygotire.com applicants will be contacted. Email resume to Wally Rolfes at OFFICE Administrator/ wrolfes@ Bookkeeper needed. summitwirelineinc.com. Responsibilities include general office duties, TOO MUCH STUFF? invoicing and A/P A/R Let Classifieds management. Apply to help you sell it. dsmith@wiseisi.com F/T Live-in nanny for 8 month old infant in Red deer. $10.11/hr 42.5/week minus R/B. Call Michael (403)396-4480

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Arts & Crafts Shows

50 20thAnnual

Craft Show Saturday, December 7th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Just had a baby boy?

Parkland Garden Centre

Tell Everyone with a Classified Announcement

A non-perishable donation to the Red Deer Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.

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Watch for upcoming show on December 14

Location: 3 miles east of 30th Avenue on Hwy 11. Call 403.346.5613 for more information.

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 Oilfield

800

CLASS 1 DRIVERS. & Pressure truck operators. Small company, good money, paid benefits. Looking for responsible, safe drivers and operators. Phone 403-391-8004 for details. haulinacid.com

FLUID Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. Must have valid Class 5 drivers license. RSP’s and benefits pkg. incentives. Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com

NOW HIRING

Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

$12.25/hr. To provide Food & Beverage service, handle cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Cook

$14.00/HR. To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing

Kitchen Helper

Sales & Distributors

830

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

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 $11/hr To clean kitchen following F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath safety and hygiene products $14.55/hr. + standards. Clean utensils, bonus & comm. Beauty cutlery, crockery and cert. req’d. Location glassware items. Parkland Mall - 4747 67th Clean floors. St. Red Deer. email Assist in prep. premierjobrdbto@ All positions are gmail.com Shift Work & Weekends. Fax resume 780-702-5051 SOAP Stories is seeking 5 CALKINS CONSULTING retail sales reps. Selling soap & bath products. o/a Tim Hortons $12.10 hr + bonus & comFood Service Manager mission. Ft No exp. req`d. 5 positions, F/T & P/ T, $9.95 - $18/hr. depending Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to on exp. and availability. premierjobrd@gmail.com Permanent shift work, weekends, days, nights StoreSmart Self-Storage and evening shifts. 3-5 yrs. seeking P/T Customer Serexp., completion of seconvice Associate for 16-24 dary school. Start date hrs/wk. For job description ASAP. Apply in person and how to apply, go to 6620 Orr Drive. Fax: www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs. 403-782-9685 No phone calls please. Call 403-848-2356 Wholistix Wellness HOLIDAY INN Shoppe! perm P/T store EXPRESS clerk,15-20 hrs/wk, $14/hr email: denise.wholistix@ RED DEER gmail.com Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations Trades * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs GOODMEN $14.00/hr. ROOFING LTD. Requires HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT SLOPED ROOFERS * Clean and vacuum LABOURERS rooms, public areas, pool & FLAT ROOFERS etc. Replenish amenities, Valid Driver’s Licence linens & towels preferred. Fax or email * Adhere to Holiday Inn info@goodmenroofing.ca safety stardands or (403)341-6722 $14.00/hr. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051

Is now hiring experienced

Picker Operator Bed Truck Operator Winch truck Operators All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. We offer exceptional wages and benefits for exceptional people. Fax resume and abstract to 403-314-2340 or email to safety@ providencetrucking.ca

Q TEST INSPECTION LTD.

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.

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards $ 14.00/hr All positions are Shift Work & weekends Fax resume 780 - 702-5051

JOURNEYMAN Electricians

850

a subsidiary of AltaGas Ltd., owns and operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems. Utilityman II is responsible for the installation and maintenance of customer gas utility services. The position is located in our Dawson Creek, BC office.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 12 or equivalent education Valid driver’s license, class 1 or class 3 with air Minimum of three years experience in the installation of plastic and/or steel natural gas piping distribution systems. PE fusion Distribution line locating (underground) Backhoe, bobcat, excavator and plow experience Directional drilling experience asset.

This position is within the bargaining unit (IBEW) with a current hourly rate of $35.69. Pacific Northern Gas offers a comprehensive defined benefit pension and benefits package in addition to work/life balance and opportunities for career growth. Email resumes in confidence to the Human Resources Department; careers@png.ca Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and growing company.

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.

req’d. for work in Central Alberta. Oilfield exp. an asset. Please forward your resume to jobs@ nexsourcepower.com or fax 403-887-4945

JOURNEYMAN or 4th Yr. Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter

Truckers/ Drivers

Instrument Hands

req’d for small shop in Westaskiwin area. Competitive wages & health plan. Submit resumes to: wph@xplornet.ca or fax to: 780-312-2889 or call 780-387-6087

Central AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators & Company Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

Misc. Help

SERVICE ADVISOR

Required Immediately

A growing, well established ASME fabrication facility Is hiring for the position of

Mechanical Designer / Drafter Skilled & adept in pressure vessel & piping design. Candidate can demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD/ AutoCAD Inventor, compress & has proven record of successful projects. Strong computer skills & technical aptitude is req’d. We offer above industry wages & comprehensive benefit package. Please email resumes to careers@fusionpro.ca or fax 403-347-7867

Oilfield

Sales & Distributors

830

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

Misc. Help

880

We require a process driven person for this position. Please send resume to:

joelnichols@ garymoe.com

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life

Hardworking need only apply. Bring resume to: Metal Strip & Coatings 4617 63rd Street Mon-Fri 8-5. No Phone Calls Please.

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

Dempsey St. & Drummond. Ave. Area 70 Papers $375/mo.

Upper Fairview

CLEARVIEW ARE Clark Cres., Crawford St. & Castle Cres. $141/mo. ALSO Cole Street $61/mo. ALSO Cameron Cres. & Conners Cres. $146/mo.

Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info CUSTOMER SERVICE A locally owned industrial supply company is looking for an energetic person for inside sales. E-mail resume to mark@ aesreddeer.com

DEERPARK AREA 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.

GRANDVIEW AREA

ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

73 Papers $439/mo.

ALSO

Academic Express

ROSEDALE AREA Ramage Cres., Root Cl., 100 to 800 Ramage Cl., and Ralston Cres. area $359/mo.

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

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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

860

BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators. We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net

ANDERS AREA Anders St. / Armstrong Close Addinnell Close / Allan St. Allsop Ave. / Allsop Close Adamson Ave. / Arthur Close INGLEWOOD AREA Inglis Cres.

West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo. TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo. Call Jamie 403-314-4306 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

CARRIERS NEEDED

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

in Mustang Acres

Eagle Builders in Blackfalds, AB is looking for hard working, motivated individual to fill a 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. EXP’D parts person for small engine and quad dealership. F/T position. Must be able to work Sat’s. and overtime hrs. may be req’d in summer months. Please apply in person at 5717-40 Ave. Wetaskiwin or email: wetaskiwinrad@ xplornet.com CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

JANITORIAL Co seeking a f/t com/window cleaning sup for RD and area. Req: fluent in written and oral english, 2-3 years exp in a supervisory role,clean driving record, criminal record check, job physically demanding. Benefits after 3 mos. $19/hr Fax resume 403-342-1897 mail to #4, 4608-62 St. RedDeer, AB. T4N 6T3

Gray Dr. & Galbraith St.

Inglewood Ave. Normandeau Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of

LANCASTER AREA Law Close / Lewis Close Logan Close Lord Close

Nordegg Cres. ALSO Nolan, Norwest & Newlands

INNISFAIL

Lamont Close Lund Close MORRISROE AREA Vista Village McIntosh Ave. SUNNYBROOK AREA

Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close Sherwood Cres.

• Top wages paid based on experience • Flexible work schedule • Possible career advancement opportunities • Based out of Blackfalds & Rocky Mountain House, AB

DISPATCHERS req’d. Day/Night. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Oriole Park Oak St. & Overdown Dr. ALSO Ogden Ave. & Oakley Cl. Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the

WESTPARK AREA

Valentine Cres.

Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

Valid First Aid and H2S tickets an asset

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

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of:

BOWER AREA

VANIER AREA

Vanson Close / Visser St.

Packages come ready for delivery. No collecting.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Somerset Close

For work in the Red Deer/Rocky Mountain House area, as well as some out of town locations. Priority will be given to those candidates with Truck and Wagon experience.

Currently seeking RELIABLE newspaper carriers for morning delivery (By 6:30 a.m.) Monday - Saturday in:

DEER PARK AREA

Class 1 Drivers

VIC 8888 LTD. needs F/T cook, 40 hrs. a week, $13.50/hr. Must be willing to relocate. Drop resume to 3731 50 TH AVE. or email: sampang17@gmail.com

880

Misc. Help

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Great Beneﬁts

Pidherney’s requires experienced local: The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

WE OFFER: * Full Time hours * Great benefit program after 3 mos. * Most weekends off * Competitive Wages

(Reliable vehicle needed)

860

810

880

Misc. Help

Competitive plus renumeration

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Professionals

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

880 Gary Moe Volkswagen

United Tank Inspections Inc. is currently looking for a Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Stettler, AB shop. You will be doing repairs, overhauls, maintenance, service, and CVIP’s on Heavy Trucks & F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Trailers. We offer Minimum Class 5 with air competitive wages, group THE RUSTY PELICAN is health benefits and group and clean abstract. Exp. now accepting resumes for RSP. Please call 403-742- preferred. In person to Key F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. 4747 or email jobs@ all stations. Red Deer. unitedtank.ca MUST HAVE: • 2-3 yrs. post secondary education. Truckers/ ZUBAR Production • 2-5 yrs. training Drivers • 2-5 yrs. on-the-job exp. Services • Provide references is currently taking resumes The hourly rate will be for experienced $13.10 per hour. Production Testing Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. Personnel Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 Email resume to: or Call 403-347-1414 DRIVEN TO EXCEL rdzubaroffice@telus.net FROM START TO FINISH or Fax to: 403-347-1161 or fax to (403)346-9420. Must have all valid tickets.

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

860

* SANDBLASTER * POWDER COATER *GENERAL LABORER

Tar-ific Construction has a F/T position avail. for a H.D. Mechanic Apprentice. We offer competitive wages, combined with a deluxe benefit pckg. Drop resume at 7809 48 Ave. or fax to 403-340-1246 email tarific@telusplanet.net

and

Truckers/ Drivers

PACIFIC NORTHERN GAS LTD.

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

850

PROVIDENCE Trucking Inc

Trades

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

Please reply by email: qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com or phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN

800

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

www.trican.ca

SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help 3 pm-11 pm. weekends Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

NOW HIRING AT ALL LOCATIONS

SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company. Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position. SORTERS for recycling also required. Reliability essential. Own transportation required. Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca Start your career! See Help Wanted

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THE TASTY BAKERY

WORLDWIDE KNOWLEDGE - LOCAL SOLUTIONS

P/T OPPORTUNITY Afternoons, No early mornings, No late nights No Sundays, Apply in person at: Bay #1, 2319 Taylor Drive (directly behind Nutters)

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 D3

Hezbollah commander assassinated BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Senior Hezbollah commander Hassan al-Laqis was assassinated early Wednesday in southern Beirut — a sharp blow to the Iranian-backed Shiite group. Hezbollah has no shortage of rivals eager to strike at its strongholds and leadership: ● ISRAEL: Hezbollah quickly blamed Israel for al-Laqis’ assassination, saying it had tried to kill him several times already. Israeli officials denied the accusations. Still, the Jewish state could view the fallout from Hezbollah’s armed intervention in Syria — and the long list of enemies it has created — as cover to move against a senior figure. Enmity runs deep between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese group waged an insurgency against the nearly 20-year Israeli military occupation of southern Lebanon before Israel withdrew in 2000. The Israelis have killed — or have been suspected of killing — high-ranking Hezbollah figures for decades. In 1992, Israeli helicopter gunships ambushed the motorcade of Hezbollah leader Sheik Abbas Musawi, killing him, his wife, his son and four bodyguards. Eight years earlier, Hezbollah leader Sheik Ragheb Harb was killed in south Lebanon. But one of the biggest blows came in 2008 when Imad Mughniyeh, a top Hezbollah commander, was killed by a bombing in Damascus. ● SAUDI ARABIA: Al-Laqis’ killing came shortly after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, speaking to a TV station, accused Saudi Arabia of being behind the Nov. 19 suicide bombings at the Iranian Embassy in Beirut. He indirectly blamed an alliance between Iran rivals Israel and Saudi Arabia for trying to strike at Hezbollah, which is Tehran’s proxy in Lebanon. The allegations spotlighted the Syrian civil war’s sectarian overtones and regional impact. Riyadh backs the predominantly Sunni Muslim rebels in Syria, while regional Shiite power Iran and Hezbollah support Syrian President Bashar Assad, whose regime is stacked with members of his heterodox sect of Shiite Islam. Saudi Arabia fears what it sees as Iran trying to spread its influence across the Arab world. Under this thinking, a Saudi strike against Hezbollah would be a blow to Iran and its regional ambitions. The kingdom does not however have a known history of sponsoring assassinations. ● AL-QAIDA-LINKED GROUPS:

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

(across from Totem)

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1630

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

Firewood

1840

Dogs

wegot

EquipmentHeavy

4 FRIENDLY MALE ORANGE KITTENS. Litter trained. Desperately need loving homes. FREE. 403-782-3130 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

3030

2 BDRM LACOMBE CONDO Gr flr, 45+ bldg, 5 appl, bsmt storage, No smoking, no pets. 1000/mo. Avail immed. 780-484-0236 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

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

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4 KITCHEN CHAIRS - brown metal w/padded seats. $80. TV STAND 27” wide $25. 403-346-2070 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

1760

METCALF AVE. 3 bdrm., 4 appl., a/c, central vac. EXTRA FLUFFY Near No. 9 bus stop, school, & extremely cute! Teacup shopping centre, 2 parking Babydoll Morkies†(very tiny). stalls, no pets, N/S, $1200 Call 587-987-3422 or email Immed. 403-318-8881 wendyschedel@gmail.com SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, Collectors' 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 Items baths, fenced yards, TRAIN SET 7 FEET LONG full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. $50. 403-346-2070 www.greatapartments.ca

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Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now. Start your career! See Help Wanted

TOWNHOUSE in Penhold. New 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 6 appls., built in vac., balcony, fenced yard. Ref’s. Avail. Jan. 1st. $1400/mo./d.d. 403-227-1198

Manufactured Homes

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

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

FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Terrie 403-340-0225

rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

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Houses/ Duplexes

21” SNOWBLOWER. Electric start. Single stage. $150 obo. 403-347-6987

GRANDVIEW 2 BDRM, main flr of house. Very clean. Reno’d, brand new bath rm. appealing yard, 5 appls, $980 rent & 2/3 utils., Avail. now. 403-598-1733

3 BDRM. Duplex in Penhold. Reno’d. Tenants pay utils. $1050/mo. No pets. 403-342-0407 or 505-1252

N. END 3 bdrm. duplex, 1 CHRISTMAS tree 2’, pre- up/2 down, 2 full baths 1 up, 1 down, 5 appls, lit/decorated in box $10; box of hangers, wood- blinds, in floor heating in e n / p l a s t i c / m e t a l $ 1 0 ; bsmt, n/s, no pets $1600. household items, box full avail. immed. Shane/Mellainclds. lamp, coffee maker, nie 403- 346-4585 to view place mats and more, all ROSEDALE $20 403-314-9603 3 bdrm, 3 bath, att. garage, fenced yard, pet negoDIE cast models, cars, tiable, personal & credit truck, and motorcycles, ref’s req’d, Rent/DD req’d fairies, dragons and biker $1400. Avail. Jan 1. gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east 403-346-2511, 392-5803 end of Cash Casino

3050

CLEARVIEW

2 bdrm. 4-Plex, 4 appls. Rent $1075. incl. sewer, water and garbage. D.D. $650. Avail. Jan. 1, 403-304-5337

GLENDALE

3 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $1075. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. Dec 15/Jan. 1 403-304-5337

Suites

wegot

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

1960 CITY of Red Deer directory, 1891 Gospel music book, full set of Ping Zing golf clubs, 2 McLean magazines, turn of the century newspapers, 1 queen Anne chair 403-347-2038 for appt.

CHARLES RUSELL Prints, (4) nicely framed. 403-347-2038 for appt.

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Suites

PENHOLD 1 bdrm., incl. heat/water, 4 appls. $725 avail. Jan. 1, 403-348-6594

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444

Rooms For Rent

3090

CLEAN, quiet, responsible, Furn. $525. 403-346-7546

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Misc. for Sale

Condos/ Townhouses

$450 MO/D.D. incl. everything. 403-342-1834 or 587-877-1883 after 2:30

Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

Household Furnishings

Sunni extremists linked to al-Qaida are staunch opponents of Hezbollah. One such Lebanese group, the Abdullah Azzam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the Iranian Embassy attack and said more would follow unless Hezbollah withdrew its fighters from Syria. Extremists and al-Qaida-affiliated factions increasingly dominate the messy mosaic of Syrian rebels. AlQaida fighters, whose extreme inter-

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R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

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Cats

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hezbollah sheiks pray over the coffin wrapped by a Hezbollah flag of Hassan al-Laqis (inset), a senior commander for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, who was gunned down outside his home, during his funeral procession at his hometown in Baalbek city, east Lebanon, Wednesday. The assassination was a major breach of the Shiite militant group’s security as it struggles to maintain multiple fronts while it fights alongside President Bashar Assad’s forces in Syria.

3060

FURNISHED Bdrm. $500 incl. utils. 403-342-4604 Room, Avail. immed. $600. + dd 403-505-4777

Warehouse Space

3140

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Storage Space

3160

SHOP and Office for sale or lease. 4300 sq. ft. on 7.5 Acres in Blackfalds. Call 403-350-8431

Mobile Lot

3190

5000-5300

Cars

5030

2008 GMC Acadia SLE AWD, 8 passenger, 90485 kms, $19,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 CHEV Cobalt LT 2 dr, exc. cond, remote start, 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. 2 sets of tires, 147,000 $192,000. 403-588-2550 kms, $6950 403-783-4873

2004 GMC Canyon, 2.8 L, 4 cylinder, 103,000 KM. New tires, brakes, rotors & command start. $7000. Dale 587-876-0623 (Red Deer)

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5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

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5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519 2008 FORD F-250 XL 4X4, 6.4L, 92754 kms., $26888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

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5240

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since the group sent fighters to Syria. Two previously unknown Sunni groups claimed responsibility for al-Laqis’ assassination, although the claims could not be verified. Since Hezbollah’s intervention in Syria began, its strongholds have been targeted by rockets and car bombings in apparent retaliation.

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

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pretation of Islam considers Shiites to be apostates whose blood may be shed, have attacked Shiites elsewhere, particularly Iraq, in the past decade. Al-Qaida-linked groups in Syria have proven to be among the most effective in fighting Assad, and they have claimed responsibility for most of the suicide bombings in the war. ● SYRIAN REBELS: Syrian rebels have been threatening Hezbollah

Houses For Sale

4020

BRAND NEW 1340 sq. ft. bungalow, 2 bdrm., den, dbl. att. garage. $384,900. Call Glen 403-588-2231

1100

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1200

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Massage Therapy

1280

Massage Therapy

1280

LOOKING FOR F/T Registered Massage Therapist in busy salon & spa in Drumheller. LONG waiting list of clients. Please call 403-823-6161 or email boldefexx@ hotmail.com Attn: Cindy

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its DALE’S Home Reno’s Executive Touch Free estimates for all your BEST! reno needs. 403-506-4301 Massage (newly reno’d) 403-986-6686 (FOR MEN)STUDIO Come in and see 5003A-50 st. Downtown RMD RENOVATIONS why we are the talk 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. 403-348-5650 of the town. Call Roger 403-348-1060 www.viimassage.biz TOO MUCH STUFF?

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1165

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Flooring

1180

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1290

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1372

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Snow Removal

1380

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1430

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10 whales dead among stranded in Florida park could be put down Thursday if their condition deteriorates, Mase said. She described the remaining whales as swimming and mobile but said scientists don’t know how long they have been out of the deep, colder water they are accustomed to and could be impacted by secondary consequences, such as dehydration. Necropsies were being done Wednesday on the deceased whales. Scientists will look for disease or other signs to indicate how whales got stuck in the shallow Everglades waters. As workers tried to coax the animals to deeper water, at least one could be seen a few feet from shore floating upside down with its head bobbing up

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. — Wildlife workers in boats struggled Wednesday to coax nearly four dozen pilot whales out of dangerous shallow waters in Florida’s Everglades National Park, hoping to spare them the fate of 10 others that already have died. Six of the whales were found dead, and four of the whales had to be euthanized Wednesday, said Blair Mase, co-ordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s marine mammal stranding network. At least three could be seen on the beach, out of the water. The whales are stranded in a remote area near Highland Beach, the western boundary of Everglades National Park and about 20 miles east of where they normally live. It takes more than an hour to reach the spot from the nearest boat ramp and there is no cellphone service, complicating rescue efforts. “We want to set the expectation low, because the challenges are very, very difficult,” Mase said. Park spokeswoman Linda Friar said rescuers were trying to surround the whales, which were in roughly 3 feet of salt water about 75 feet from shore, and herd them back to sea. “They are not co-operating,” Friar said. Workers also tried to nudge the whales out to sea earlier in the day with no success. The short-finned pilot whales typically live in very deep water. Even if rescuers were able to begin nudging the 41 remaining whales out to sea, Mase said they would encounter a series of sandbars and patches of shallow water along the way. This particular whale species is also known for its close-knit social groups, meaning if one whale gets stuck or stays behind, the others are likely to stay behind or even beach themselves as well. “It would be very difficult for the whales to navigate out on their own,” Mase said. Federal officials were notified about the whales Tuesday around 4 p.m. Because of the remote location, workers were unable to access the site before dark. They arrived Wednesday morning and discovered 45 whales still alive. Four were euthanized with sedatives, and more

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Britain is urging the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution calling on all countries not to pay ransom to kidnappers who use the money to finance terrorist groups. Britain’s U.N. Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant said Wednesday his government estimates that over the last three years more than $70 million has been provided to alQaida and other terrorist groups from ransom paid to kidnappers. Lyall Grant said he circulated a draft resolution to council members Tuesday calling on the 193 U.N. member states “to prevent terrorists from benefiting directly or indirectly from ransom payments.” A U.N. resolution adopted weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States already bans all countries from financing terrorism. But Lyall Grant said the proposed resolution highlights “the increasing threat” from kidnapping for ransom to benefit terrorists. Lyall Grant said he hopes the Security Council will approve the resolution, with support from all 15 members. The British resolution follows up on the communique issued by leaders of eight major industrial powers at their summit in Northern Ireland in June. The G-8 communique expressed concern at “the increasingly fragmented and geographically diverse threat posed by terrorist groups including alQaida and its affiliates,” and “the threat posed by kidnapping for ransom by terrorists.” While the international community has made “significant progress in combating the flow of funds to terrorist organizations,” the G-8 estimated that al-Qaida-affiliated and other Islamist extremist groups worldwide have collected tens of millions of dollars in ransoms since 2010. “Payments to terrorists from Sahel to the Horn of Africa helped fuel instability in the region, and contributed to large scale attacks,” the communique said, adding that ransom money also supports recruitment efforts and improvements in the operational capability of terrorist groups. The leaders of the U.S., Russia, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan said they “unequivocally reject the payment of ran-

Recently winning the 2013 Business of the Year award, Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom energy equipment. Since 1992, Bilton has worked with engineering firms and oil and natural gas producers around the globe to develop their own equipment standards for size, capacity and any number of technical specifications. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and have recently expanded by adding an office in Calgary, Alberta. We employ over 180 people and provide ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals. We provide hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

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UN resolution urges countries not to pay ransom that ends up with terrorists THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

and down. Three to four more could be seen on the beach bleeding. Twenty-two pilot whales became stranded in Florida’s Avalon State Park in Fort Pierce in 2012. Residents, state and national officials attempted to rescue them, but only five could be saved. “It’s not uncommon,” Friar said. “But it’s not something that happens a lot.” Mase said NOAA was consulting with experts in different counties with experience in herding whales to see if there were other options, but said she was not optimistic. “The outlook ultimately does not look good,” she said.

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Royal Reserve rye

Absolut vodka

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98 1.14 L

Captain Morgan spiced rum 168127

with purchase while quantities last

1.14 L

Baileys Irish cream

El Dorado 12 year old rum

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750 mL

large 24 pack

works out to 1.00 per can

98 /24 cans

Keystone or Keystone Light beer 478160/ 922302

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or 11.33 ea., works out to 1.43 per can

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Heineken beer 815673

305193

/12 bottles

Stella Artois beer 12 x 330 mL

/6 bottles

La Fin Du Monde beer 12 x 330 mL

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6 x 341 mL

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Kokanee beer 520352

8 x 355 mL

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