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Addict who duped seniors jailed TWO-AND-A-HALFYEAR SENTENCE

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Ted Hayden, president and volunteer of the Red Deer Clothing Bank peers in on a snowy Santa decoration at the Clothing Bank Wednesday. The Clothing Bank will be open today and closed over the holidays, reopening Jan. 7.

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer woman who swindled seniors and others of thousands of dollars to feed her drug addiction has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison and three years of probation.

Theresa Sutherland, 51, pleaded guilty in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday to multiple counts of fraud, theft and forgery for crimes that Judge Bill Andreasson termed a “spree.”

Sutherland deceived a number of people into giving her money on a variety of pretexts, used stolen cheques to repay her debts and forged her and her common-law husband’s names onto cheques that had been given to her to pay their bills, special prosecutor Tony Bell said in his submissions to the court on Wednesday.

Her victims include an 84-year-old businessman, Bryan Swainson, whose losses totalled $510,000, said Bell.

Along with the deceit she used to squeeze Swainson’s bank account, Sutherland pleaded guilty to using a variety of tactics on other victims.

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Charity faces funding cut MONEY EXPECTED TO RUN OUT BY MAY

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer Community Clothing Service is still on the hunt for funding to keep its doors open past spring.

The clothing service, formerly known as Red Deer Clothing Bank, will see its funding from the United Way of Central Alberta come to an end this month.

That funding has covered rental costs for its downtown location. In the future, the service will have to rely on savings.

“Right at the moment, if we don’t get any more donations, it looks like about May we will run out of what money we

have,” said president Ted Hayden on Wednesday.

The longtime charity gives away clothing and household items for free, allowing customers to come in once a month. It serves about 1,100 people a month.

Hayden said the service recently applied for money from the Alberta Lottery Fund through Alberta Culture but won’t find out if they are successful until March or April.

In October, the service started charging clients a $5 fee, but the fee was quickly discontinued when the number of clients dropped by about half.

Hayden said the Coats for Kids campaign was underway at the time and he didn’t want children to go without

coats because their family couldn’t afford to visit. Some cash donations have come in but mostly its donations of clothes, he said.

“We are so blessed in this community with the support that we do get as far as donations of clothing. We’re overwhelmed, really.”

He said at this time of year, some people go through their closets to make room for new clothes. Some get rid of summer clothes they don’t want to pack away.

“Most times we don’t know what’s in the bags. We don’t have X-ray vision so we can’t tell what’s there. But we’re grateful for whatever we get.”

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Ample food supply drawing wildlife to city

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

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A moose family was captured on film going for a stroll through Woodlea around 44th Avenue and 53rd Street earlier this year.

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Moose were spotted in the Clearview Meadows neighbourhood this month, and deer sighted in Rosedale.

By all indications, larger species than Red Deer’s urban rabbits are making their rounds of the city this winter.

Biologist Myrna Pearman believes a heavy late autumn snowfall is forcing some wildlife to wander further in search of food.

Deer like to graze on the fallen leaves, shrubs and grasses that are now covered by deep snow. Pearman believes the ungulates are making do by nibbling on more branches, but these are not as nutritious, so they have to browse further afield.

In some cases, their paths are leading into Red Deer, where deer feel safe from predators and where tasty garden plants can be found.

Last week in the early evening, a mother moose and calf were seen in the Michael O’Brien walking trail in Clearview Meadows. Two deer were also spotted headed towards a park on Rowntree Crescent in Rosedale, while more deer and moose were reported in Kin Kanyon and Barrett Park.

While many city residents are charmed by the sight of wildlife in their midst, “There are downsides,” said Pearman, who manages the Ellis Bird Farm and lives near Sylvan Lake.

She recently discovered deer on her deck, eating sunflower seeds from a bird feeder.

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Sixteen cattle killed when truck rolls Sixteen cattle died when a truck transporting them rolled over early Wednesday near Spruce View.

Red Deer County volunteer firefighters and technical rescue team members were able to safely free 75 cattle from the overturned truck near Range Road 30 and Township Road 370, about six km north of Spruce View.

The truck driver suffered minor bumps and bruises, said Ric Henderson, Red Deer County’s protective and community services director.

The county’s Livestock Emergency Response Trailer was also called into action following the rollover about 5:20 a.m. The unit is equipped with portable pens, which were set up to hold the cattle once they were freed from the truck.

A veterinarian, area residents and staff from Stauffer Farms Feedlot also offered their aid. The rescued cattle have been move to the feedlot.

Henderson said the truck had come from Kamloops, B.C., and was delivering the cattle to Central Alberta farms.

Weather is believed to be a factor in the rollover.

MLA pleads guilty to solicitation of prostitutes in Minnesota EDMONTON — An Alberta politician caught in a Minnesota prostitution sting has pleaded guilty and served notice he won’t be quitting the legislature.

Court documents filed in St. Paul, Minn., stated Mike Allen entered the plea Monday to a misdemeanour offence.

The documents show the Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo member of the legislature was fined $500 and must pay an additional $500 in court surcharges and fees.

He must also serve one year probation.

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FRAUD: ‘Unsophisticated’ and ‘persistent’ Bell said she befriended convenience store clerk Carlene Weber and was soon visiting her at work five to six times a day, asking for money under the pretence that she was being treated for cancer and that her expenses weren’t covered. She promised Weber that her mother would pay her back, said Bell.

Weber has not been repaid for the $4,500 she gave Sutherland between Jan. 1 and May 31, 2008, said Bell.

Other victims include business owner Jamie Wagner, whose shipment of blank cheques was stolen and then used to pay various people who had helped Sutherland. Those cheques were not honoured by the bank.

Additional cheques that Sutherland received from Swainson to pay bills and rent were cashed at Money Mart, after the amounts and “payable to” portions were altered. One cheque that was supposed to be used to pay their rent was instead made payable to the husband and the amount was changed from $600 to $1,600, said Bell.

Bell termed Sutherland’s scheme as “unsophisticated” and “persistent,” affecting multiple victims over an extended period of time.

He noted her 57 prior convictions on similar offences in asking for a global sentence of two and a half years.

Represented by Red Deer lawyer Patrick Penny, Sutherland ultimately pleaded guilty to fraud, theft, forgery, possession of stolen property and breaching release conditions.

Penny pointed out that his client’s decision to plead guilty rather than proceed to trial should be a significant factor in sentencing, in part because the Crown’s case was at risk due to the advanced age of some of the witnesses.

Two to three years down the road, those witnesses may no longer be available to testify, said Penny.

Andreasson sentenced Sutherland to 18 months in jail and three years probation for the money she took from Weber, to run concurrently with a sentence of two and a half years on the additional charges.

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Kerry Wood Nature Centre special events co-ordinator Kathryn Huedepohl takes a tumble as she makes some tracks in the sanctuary Wednesday. This weekend at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre visitors can take part in the random snowshoeing event planned for Saturday between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. For a suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family, visitors will receive some instruction and be fitted out with snowshoes and be able to tromp around in the deep snow outside. proposed by Bell and Penny was at the very bottom of the scale, but felt he could accept it because of factors including Sutherland’s guilty plea and her desire to seek help for her addictions.

Co-accused in the scheme, her common-law husband, Kevin Sveinson, 58, returns to court on Jan. 8 to deal with the charges facing him.

Sutherland and Sveinson were both arrested early last week on charges of breaching release conditions. Sveinson was granted bail but was still in custody on Wednesday because he had not yet come up with the $500 cash he must pay the court before he can be released. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

CLOTHING: Twin sheets in short supply The service hangs on to summer items until they are needed.

Hayden said twin sheets are in short supply now.

Holiday decorations are often included among donations that show up after Christmas. They will be stored for Christmas 2014.

This month, decorations have been given away to spread some Christmas cheer.

Trinkets and some higher-end clothing is sold at the front desk to help raise money for operational costs.

Red Deer Community Clothing Service, at 5005 Ross St., is open Tuesday to Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.

The service will be closed after today for the next two weeks for Christmas and will reopen on Jan. 7. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

WILDLIFE: Problems can arise in urban areas Whenever wildlife enter populated areas, issues can arise, she said. Ungulates can cause a lot of damage to gardens and force people to plant things that deer don’t like. As well, the unpredictable animals can cause vehicle collisions, “which is never a good thing.”

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Fish and Wildlife officer Bryan Poll cautioned this is a bad time for car accidents on 32nd Street, near Kin Kanyon in Red Deer. Motorists should be cautious, knowing deer and moose often cross the busy thoroughfare to browse for food along Piper Creek.

According to Poll, a certain number of deer, coyotes and foxes, and even moose, can be found within city limits. But the need to search for different food sources because of snow cover has recently increased their numbers.

One safe refuge for them is the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary, where more moose and deer have also been spotted this month.

Todd Nivens, programs co-ordinator for the Waskasoo environmental education society, believes the lack of high snow drifts makes treed areas, like the sanctuary, more attractive to wandering deer.

“Food supplies get more concentrated, especially with the snow,” said Nivens, who has seen wildlife go for “easy pickin’s,” such as saskatoon berries for moose and sweet, red dogwood branches for deer.

“I guess the easier food sources tend to be where people are” — which means in city parks and on some lawns, he added. But for the most part, Nivens believes city folk like seeing wildlife.

“I’ve seen seven deer here in the last two weeks.

It’s one of the things I look forward to seeing.”

Based on the frequent sightings, Pearman believes the deer population could be burgeoning. An overpopulation of any species is unhealthy, added the biologist, but she believes the high snow could give coyotes an advantage this winter since they can manoeuvre over it better than deer.

Despite the cold and snow, Nivens believes the wildlife he has spotted generally looks well fed and healthy.

But both Nivens and Pearman have noticed some unusual bird life in the area. Pearman noticed a profusion of American goldfinches that appear to be overwintering here, which is odd for a migrating species. Also inexplicably, she said some bird counts have shown fewer red polls and boreal chickadees in the region.

And, for the first time in his 14 years at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Nivens saw a northern sawwhet owl just outside the back doors.

This doesn’t mean one has never appeared in the area before — this is just the rare time one was spotted, he added, noting some sighting “are just happenstance.” lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Ford apology Take 2 REPORTER WON’T TAKE LEGAL ACTION AFTER TORONTO MAYOR RETRACTS COMMENTS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has issued another apology and retracted comments he made about Toronto Star reporter Daniel Dale in a televised interview.

“I wholly retract my statements and apologize to Mr. Dale without reservation for what I said,” Ford said in a statement Wednesday night.

Dale said he accepts Ford’s apology, which he demanded last week in a libel notice that called on Ford to retract statements that the reporter said amounted to accusing him of pedophilia.

The notice also called for the mayor to issue an “unreserved, abject, complete apology” of all false claims about what happened during an incident near Ford’s house in May 2012.

“I won’t be taking legal action against the mayor, and I’m looking forward to getting back to work,” Dale said on Twitter.

“I sincerely appreciate Mayor Ford’s complete retraction and unqualified apology, and I’m very glad the truth is no longer in dispute,” Dale tweeted.

During the interview with Conrad Black on VisionTV on Dec. 9, Ford claimed that Dale was in his backyard, “taking pictures of little kids.”

“I am unaware of any pictures Mr. Dale took with his phone of land near my property, and therefore I apologize to Mr. Dale if the words I spoke to Mr. Black left the impression that Mr. Dale had taken pictures of my backyard,” Ford said in his apology.

“Accordingly, I once again apologize to Mr. Dale for the imprecise and inaccurate manner in which I described the events which followed our encounter in May 2012.”

In the interview with Black, Ford also said he caught Dale standing on cinderblocks taking pictures over his fence.

“This recollection of the incident is inaccurate in that I never saw Mr. Dale standing on bricks or cinderblocks, never saw Mr. Dale looking over my fence and never saw Mr. Dale taking any pictures,” Ford’s statement said.

“There was no basis for saying as I did on Dec. 17 and in the past that Mr. Dale was ’lurking’ or ’leering’ near or over my fence or behaving surreptitiously,” Ford said in reference to an apology he made Tuesday in Toronto city council.

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Homicide squad kept busy after night of violence on Edmonton’s streets EDMONTON — A night of violence has left two people dead and a third in critical condition after separate stabbings in Edmonton.

Police say a man in his 30s was fatally injured outside a downtown convenience store early Tuesday evening.

Hours later, officers were called to a south-side motel where a 26-year-old man had been wounded in a parking lot.

Both victims died in hospital.

The third stabbing happened in a central-area neighbourhood and also involved a man, but he’s expected to survive despite suffering critical injuries.

Suspects are being sought in all three cases.

Inquiry judge says hospitals need to better monitor suicidal patients CALGARY — An Alberta judge says hospitals need to do a better job of checking on suicidal patients after a man killed himself in his Calgary hospital room.

Shayne Anonson of Priddis, Alta., was admitted to Rockyview Hospital suffering from alcohol withdrawal and suicidal thoughts in February 2010.

A doctor determined the 44-year-old had to be treated in a medical unit before he could be placed in a psychiatric ward.

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TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been forced to apologize for various behaviours and off-colour or insulting remarks since the so-called crack video scandal broke in May. Some of Ford’s apologies: Dec. 18: Apologizes and retracts comments he made about Toronto Star reporter Daniel Dale, who served him with a libel notice saying the mayor suggested in a televised interview that Dale was a pedophile.

“I wholly retract my statements and apologize to Mr. Dale without reservation for what I said,” Ford said in a statement. “Finally there was absolutely no basis for the statement I made about Mr. Dale taking pictures of children, or for any insinuations I made. I should not have said what I did and I wholly retract my statements and apologize to Mr. Dale without reservation for what I said.” ★★★ Dec. 17: Apologizes to Dale for the remarks made during the interview with Conrad Black, but the reporter said the mayor’s apology didn’t even come close to what he sought.

“I do not believe Mr. Dale is a pedophile nor did I intend to suggest that in my comments,” Ford said in a statement read during a council meeting. “I wish to sincerely apologize again to Mr. Dale if my actual words have caused him any harm or personal offence.” ★★★ Dec. 17: Reluctantly apologized for suggesting members of council were “corrupt.” He initially said he withdrew his comments, but speaker Frances Nunziata said he needed to apologize.

“How about, ’I am so sorry,”’ Ford said sarcastically. “Is that as good as I apologize? Or, ’So sorry?’ Which one do you want, Madam Speaker? Like, ’Super, super, super, super, super, super, super sorry? So sorry?”’ ★★★ Nov. 18: Apologizes for running into Coun. Pam McConnell and knocking her over during a council meeting to strip the mayor of most of his powers.

“It was a complete accident,” Ford said. “I do sincerely apolo-

gize to you, Coun. McConnell.” ★★★ Nov. 14: Apologizes for crude remarks he made earlier that day in which he denied offering a former female staffer oral sex, saying he had “more than enough to eat at home.”

“I want to apologize for my graphic remarks this morning,” Ford said. ★★★ Nov. 8: Appears ashamed while delivering a statement in response to a video that surfaced of a rambling, enraged Ford in a profanity-laced tirade in which he threatens to kill someone.

“Obviously, I was extremely, extremely inebriated,” he said.

“I’ve made mistakes. I don’t know what to say.” ★★★ Nov. 5: Apologizes after admitting he had indeed smoked crack cocaine, likely in one of his drunken stupors.

“I know what I did was wrong and admitting it was the most difficult and embarrassing thing I have ever had to do,” he said. “To the residents of Toronto, I know I have let you down. And I can’t do anything else but apologize, and apologize.” ★★★ Nov. 3: Apologizes on his now-cancelled weekly radio show on Newstalk1010 for making mistakes including appearing in public while “hammered” and texting while driving. ★★★ May 27: Apologizes to reporters for calling them a “bunch of maggots” during his radio show.

“I’m sure you understand this has been a very stressful week for myself and my family, but that doesn’t justify using the terminology I did in describing the media,” Ford said. “I sincerely apologize to each and every one of you.”

close to what he sought as it “blamed the media for its reasonable interpretation of his (Ford’s) words.”

The reporter has said he was writing a story about a plot of public land adjacent to Ford’s house that the mayor wanted to buy, so he went to take a look when the mayor emerged from his home to confront him. Dale has said that at no time was he on the mayor’s property nor did he take any pictures.

Dale also decided late Wednesday to drop any

legal action against ZoomerMedia after it issued an apology for the interview conducted by Black.

ZoomerMedia said in a statement that it “sincerely regrets“ the part it played in broadcasting the offending words spoken by Mr. Ford and apologize for that.“ “We can confirm that those words will never again be broadcast on any of our television outlets or websites,” the statement added.

caring for suicidal patients, but the inquiry judge thinks it needs to include instructions that staff communicate any risk changes and increase monitoring if needed.

“Several witnesses observed and charted Mr. Anonson’s reaction to the discussions introducing discharge planning.

His responses all indicated that he felt increased stress,” wrote Judge George Gaschier.

“There was no evidence that his reactions and these observations led to an increase in level of observation or that any change in the level of observation was considered. There was no evidence that any of the persons who noted Mr. Anonson’s reaction made such a recommendation or had a process to do so.”

The judge also recommended the province correct some confusion about respecting patient confidentiality.

Hospital staff testified that they thought they could only ask patients about whether they had family support if the patients brought up the subject first. Gaschier said it was obvious Anonson would have needed to access community support services if he was discharged.

“To avoid discussion of the possible involvement of family, unless and until the patient inquires if family may have a role, is an abdication of care.”

Johnson told reporters after the announcement in front of teachers, students and school officials at Nose Creek elementary school.

Johnson said the announcement is the start of the process.

“One of the challenges we have is when you’re rolling out so many schools, you don’t know until you’ve actually got the formal announcement which schools you could look at to put in which kind of tender packages.”

The Opposition Wildrose party said the promises need details soon in order for Redford to meet her commitment.

“They continue to make announcements, but signs and photo ops don’t magically turn into classrooms,” Wildrose Education critic Bruce McAllister said this week.

Airdrie to get new elementary school, no details on timeline or construction AIRDRIE — Alberta Premier Alison Redford announced a new elementary school in Airdrie Wednesday, but how and when it will be built is undetermined.

The school will serve as many as 600 kindergarten to Grade 4 students.

It is the sixth new school announced this month

by Redford’s government as part of a promise to build 50 schools and modernize 70 more by 2016.

None of the projects has timelines for construction, but Education Minister Jeff Johnson, said they’re working to accommodate tens of thousands of newcomers to Alberta each year.

“Would you rather we not announce schools?,”

Government extends flood aid deadline for small, medium businesses EDMONTON — The Alberta government is extending the deadline for small and medium-sized businesses affected by the June floods to apply for aid.

The aid includes loan and interest rebate programs to help Alberta’s flood affected small businesses, agricultural producers and not-for-profit organizations to get back on their feet.

The original deadline to apply under the Alberta flood recovery program was Dec. 31 — it now is June 30, 2014.

Treasury Board president Doug Horner says the deadline was changed because they heard concerns from small and medium-sized businesses that they need more time to assess their needs following the disaster.

Approximately 1,500 small businesses were directly affected when flooding in June overwhelmed some parts of Calgary and southern Alberta.

Last week, the Alberta government extended the deadline for homeowners living in flood fringe zones to obtain municipal permits for mitigation work to March 31.

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THE DEBATE OVER THE FUTURE OF THE CANADA PENSION PLAN: SHOULD CANADIANS BE FORCED TO SAVE FOR RETIREMENT? As a worker earning a paycheque, do you need to be forced to save for your retirement?

As an employer, do you need to be forced to contribute to the retirement plans of your workers?

In Canada, the answers seem to be yes and yes.

If you accept that, the requirement GREG then is to find NEIMAN the most efficient and reliable means to achieve that.

Bottom line in Canada: the most reliable and efficient means to ensure everyone has a “savings account” on which to live when they get too old to work is the Canada Pension Plan.

The CPP beats private RSPs in that it has far lower fees, and doesn’t suffer a loss of benefits during economic downturns. And since all workers (and their employers) must contribute, everyone has something in the kitty for their old age.

The problem with this is that the kitty only pays an average of about $7,000 per year per retiree, with a minority of workers receiving the maximum $12,150. Not much of a kitty, is it?

There is, of course, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, which bring that up to about $16,000 in total. The poverty rate for seniors has been dropping for a long time, but there are still many older Canadians living on $16,000 a year.

In order to save yourself from this, you need to save money while you work.

How much do you need to save?

CARP (formerly known as the Canadian Association of Retired Persons) suggests you need about half a million bucks saved to provide a decent living after you retire. The sources include your account with CPP, RSP and other savings, but that seems to be the standard.

How many Canadians are on track to have that accomplished by the time they plan to stop going to work every day? Not nearly enough to have policy wonks worried about the future stability of the nation.

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So that’s why the provincial premiers wanted the federal government to boost CPP benefits, over time.

They’re not worried about the boomer generation as much as they are about today’s 20- and 30-somethings.

Far too many of these Canadians are up to their eyes in debt and don’t have the employment prospects early on in their careers to begin amassing $500,000 in retirement funds on their own.

Ideologically, the feds don’t like coerced savings and national benefit plans. As we’ve seen this week, some of them don’t even like helping to feed their neighbour’s hungry kids.

In their world, you’re better off on your own.

But in the real world, most people don’t have much regard for the future.

At age 20, when a plan to amass $500,000 in lifetime savings is the easiest, retirement is just a theoretical horizon. At age 30, there’s still time for a reasonably painless plan, but kids, a mortgage, car loans, student loans, credit card debt and vacations all

come first.

At 40, you’d better get it going. Seriously. But seriously, who changes their financial habits at 40?

And at 50-plus, two or three major economic downturn cycles later, your RSP (if you have one) looks pretty ordinary. Voluntary retirement savings plans end up quite a bit less exotic than the photos on the RSP rep’s brochures.

Ideology be damned. It takes more discipline (and financial acumen) than most people have to look 30 or 40 years down the road and voluntarily save for their retirement. That’s even when the tax code provides you a return up to 40 per cent in your first year of RSP investment, dollar-for-dollar, in tax refunds.

If fear of the future won’t induce Canadian workers to save for their retirement, and even a 100 per cent tax writeoff incentive for RSP contributions doesn’t work, what’s left?

Outside of Alberta, provincial leaders recognize that federal ideology needs to include a higher degree of

forced savings. And the Canada Pension Plan is about the world’s best vehicle to get it.

Not much of a boost is needed, if you start early in a worker’s lifetime.

Certainly not enough for the phoney doomsday scenario federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty paints — on the days when he’s not saying the Canadian economy is strong.

Flaherty says he won’t commit to a CPP reform plan that’s farther down the road that he might expect a Tory government to survive. In fact, he won’t even be alive when any CPP reform benefits would accrue.

But ideology is a terrible reason to do nothing, when doing nothing will lead to a very bad outcome for a large group of Canadians.

For a young worker, if your government won’t force you to save, you’d better learn far more financial discipline than your elders ever had.

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

Put ‘merry’ back into Christmas while mourning

BY BEVERLY HAGEN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE “’Tis the season to be jolly,” or at least that’s what keeps ringing in our ears as Christmas fast approaches.

Holidays are often difficult for those of us who have experienced the death of someone loved. Love does not end with death, and while society encourages us to join in the holiday spirit, all around are the sights, sounds and smells that trigger memories of our loved ones.

Instead of feeling joy and excitement at the thought of family gatherings and festive activities, the holidays may feel more like hollow-days when feelings of profound emptiness and sadness envelope you.

The thought of spending this first Christmas without the person who was so dear can be very painful.

My mentor, and internationally noted author, Dr. Alan Wolfelt writes that one must set the intention to heal, as “active participants,” not as “passive witnesses” along this journey we call grief. By setting the intention to heal, you make a true commitment to positively influencing the course of your journey.

I am sure you are familiar with the cliché, “time heals all wounds.”

Yet, time alone has nothing to do with the healing.

“To heal, you must be willing to learn about the mystery of the grief journey. It can’t be fixed, or resolved, it can only be soothed and reconciled through actively experiencing the multitude of thoughts and feelings involved.” Setting your intent to heal is not only a way to survive your loss, it is a way of actively guiding your grief. You will still have to honour and embrace your pain during this time. By honouring the presence of your pain, by understanding the appropriateness of your pain, you are committing to facing your pain. Wolfelt reminds us that grief is both a painful necessity and a privilege, for it comes as a result of having loved.

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vive the holidays, to find some ray of hope, some glimmer of joy. Well you might begin by deciding to tell yourself, “ I can and will reach out for support during the holidays.” Recognize that feeling sad is a normal and necessary response to missing the presence of someone special.

However, feeling despair, a loss of hope, is another matter. If you find yourself in despair this holiday season, fight to find your hope. Hope is an expectation of a good that is yet to be, a belief that healing can and will occur. Spend time in the company of people who affirm your need to mourn while at the same time give you hope for healing. It is important to be with people who are comfortable with your need to talk about your loved one and the emotions you are experiencing. If you are actively mourning, you will experience pain and sadness. If you spend time in the company of people who love you, you may also experience moments of great joy and hope.

Even long after the death, something as simple as a sound, a smell or a phrase can bring about a “grief burst” and you may find yourself crying at unexpected times and places. This is especially true during the holidays so be sure to allow yourself these experiences without shame or self-judgment. Tears are a natural cleansing and healing mechanism and it is good to cry whenever you feel like it.

During the “happy holidays” tears can seem out of place but remember, tears are a form of mourning, they are sacred. If need be, explain to your friends and family that you need to cry or retreat to somewhere private. Remember, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Grief can feel very physical at times so it helps to be mindful of your physical and psychological limits this holiday season. Good self-care is nurturing and necessary for mourners, yet it is something many of us completely overlook. If the death is recent or if you are still exhausted, you may find yourself going overboard in an attempt to get into the spirit of the holidays or as a way to escape the reality of the loss. By honouring your needs you may avoid being both financially and emotionally drained in the New

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Humour is one of the most healing gifts of humanity and laughter truly is the best medicine, restoring hope and assisting us in surviving the pain of grief. Joy and laughter are perhaps the very essence off our holiday celebrations. You may not feel like laughing much and that is OK. However, if and when you do find yourself laughing, do not feel guilty. As Wolfelt writes, “Your continued capacity for happiness is not a betrayal of the person who died. Rather it is an early sign that you will learn how to live fully again while forever grieving the death of someone loved.”

Finally the holidays are a natural time to reconnect with your spirituality. Draw on the spiritual power of the holidays to help you pray or meditate.

Take time from the holiday hustle and bustle for stillness. By being silent, you might just hear the whisper of God. I have come to understand that when someone you love dies, you don’t ever really “get over it.”

Instead, you learn to reconcile, and you reconcile it by remembering, not forgetting.

Maybe this Christmas you will decide to wrap a box filled with love and prayers and place it under the Christmas tree for your loved one. Maybe you will light a candle of remembrance or consider donating to a charity in your loved one’s name. Remember, you are free to honour your loved one’s life and memory in whatever way is right for you.

Yes, you are living a loss while others are celebrating this holiday season. But as Harold Smith reminds us: “There is an advent of the heart, in the quiet corridors of your spirit, where no decorations clutter, where no fake Santa looks bored or weary, where no carolers stroll.”

He and I share this wish for you — that you experience a moment, least expected, unplanned, perhaps even at the point you need it the most, when someone will say “Merry Christmas” and all the power of those two words will resound within your heart.

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“If the mail is changing its shape and size, don’t we think the mailbox should change its shape and size too?” Chopra asked.

“So what we’re trying to do is adapt (to) the changing needs of Canadians.”

Chopra struck a positive tone during his nearly one-hour appearance at the committee, but said difficult choices had to be made.

“We believe Canada Post will remain a relevant, meaningful participant in the lives of Canadians,” he said.

This is where the parcel business comes in, from Canada Post’s perspective.

Leaders at the company have said parcels will help drive revenues because the price of shipping usually has a better profit margin. And while fewer people send letters, more of them are ordering products online.

“Computers have taken the place of a lot of the physical product that has gone through,” said Randy Carroll, plant director at Canada Post’s Toronto hub.

“We recognize the fact that (to) stay ahead, we need to start growing the parcel business.”

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“We estimate that the fire intensity there was probably about 1,000 degrees, so if it was that hot then it changes the makeup of the steel,” he said.

“We don’t know how brittle or how safe it is, so we don’t want to take any chances.”

decision despite government arguments that Khadr’s request to amend his lawsuit — originally filed in 2004 — should simply be tossed.

“I’m not sure that I should deny the plaintiff the opportunity,” Mosley said.

The judge did agree with government lawyers that the proposed new claim — which would seek $20 million for Canada’s violation of Khadr’s rights — needs rewriting.

Family of activist held in Russia cautiously optimistic about pardon

Kingston crane operator severely burned, employer says; crane could come crashing down

The sister of one of two Canadian Greenpeace activists facing charges in Russia says she’s “cautiously optimistic” that an amnesty bill passed Wednesday in Moscow will apply to them.

Patricia Ruzycki Stirling said the news brought some relief from the anxiety that has plagued her family for months, but the tight-knit clan won’t celebrate until Paul Ruzycki is back on Canadian soil.

When he does arrive, however, his entire hometown will welcome him back with a massive party, she said.

Stirling spoke to her brother Wednesday morning once word spread that there had been a major development in the case.

“All he said was, ‘We’ve been on this roller-coaster before,”’ she told The Canadian Press.

“He said, ‘Things look good but please don’t get all your hopes up until I call you and say I’ve signed my papers and we’re headed to the airport,”’ she said. Ruzycki, of Port Colborne, Ont., and Alexandre Paul of Montreal were among 30 Greenpeace activists jailed after being arrested during a protest at a Russian oil rig in the Arctic.

The group will likely be covered by the amnesty bill, but it’s still unclear whether some Greenpeace members could face new charges.

The activists, who spent two months in jail before they were granted bail, were initially accused of piracy but authorities later changed that charge to hooliganism.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS KINGSTON, Ont. — A 68-year-old construction worker stranded atop a crane at the centre of a massive fire in Kingston, Ont., was “severely burned” before a military helicopter was able to navigate smoke and leaping flames to airlift him to safety.

Adam Jastrzebski, who had burns to his hands, legs, back and buttocks, was recovering in hospital Wednesday after his dramatic rescue a day earlier, said his employer at Canadian Professional Crane Inc. “He’s in severe pain right now in the hospital and they’re giving him morphine,” said Aram Malek, who had been to visit Jastrzebski.

“I’m just surprised no one got hurt more than that because the fire was enormous.”

Firefighters from neighbouring communities had to be called in on Tuesday afternoon to help Kingston crews battle the flames which had engulfed an apartment building that was under construction.

A crowd watched from the streets as the crane operator got out of his cab, crept along the boom of the crane to its very edge and waited to be rescued by a team from CFB Trenton.

Meanwhile, authorities focused their attention Wednesday on the charred crane which towered above the still-smouldering remains of the building at the heart of the blaze.

“Right now our biggest risk is having that crane in its current condition,” said Kingston fire chief Rheaume Chaput.

“It’s been impinged by fire and is in a damaged condition. So we want to make sure we make that safe, get that down.”

Authorities created a cordoned-off “collapse zone” to ensure no one would be hurt if the crane came crashing down, said Chaput, adding that engineers had been called in to determine just how un-

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Inuit life expectancy trails average A new study shows Inuit life expectancy still trails that of the rest of the country, with self-inflicted injuries and smoking largely to blame.

The Statistics Canada work compared life expectancy and cause of death data for the Inuit Nunangat area and the rest of the country from 1989 to 2008.

It found that life expectancy among people who live in the Inuit regions rose over the period.

Male life expectancy rose to 67.7 years from 63.5 years; among women, life expectancy rose to 72.8 years from 71.1 years But in the rest of Canada, male life expectancy rose to 77.5 years from 74.1 years and among females it rose to 81.3 years from 79.7 years.

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It’s the Christmas season, easily the busiest time of year at the post office, but activity at the Gateway parcels hub in Mississauga, Ont. is especially lively this year.

With a week to go before Christmas Day, Canada Post said it has already broken volume records more times in 2013 than ever before, surpassing the delivery of one million parcels per day a total of five times since mid-November.

On Monday, the company touched an all-time high of 1.25 million parcels shipped in a day.

Whether it’s a care package mailed by mom or an order from an online retailer, most of those parcels come through this facility, or smaller ones, across the country.

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envelopes are its future and will continue to be a priority as the company tries to rescue its struggling operations over the next five years.

Last week, Canada Post announced dramatic changes to how it operates, with plans that include phasing out the age-old tradition of door-to-door delivery. Without postal carriers travelling by foot, the company says it will save a significant amount of money.

Canada Post will also raise stamp prices by more than 35 per cent to 85 cents when purchased in a booklet. The price hike is even higher if you’re buying a single stamp, which will cost $1 beginning in March.

The announcements were met with plenty of criticism from those concerned that service cuts will hit seniors and the disabled especially hard. Others questioned whether raising prices while lowering perceived quality will wind up in a consumer backlash.

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Hundreds killed in power struggle VIOLENCE BETWEEN RIVAL ETHNIC GROUPS ESCALATES IN SOUTH SUDAN

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS At least 500 people, most of them soldiers, have been killed in South Sudan since Sunday, a senior government official said, as an ethnic rivalry threatened to tear apart the world’s newest country.

The clashes apparently are pitting soldiers from the majority Dinka tribe of President Salva Kiir against those from ousted vice-president Riek Machar’s Nuer ethnic group, raising concerns the violence could degenerate into a civil war.

Fighting spread on Wednesday to Jonglei, the largest state in South Sudan, where troops loyal to Machar were said to be trying to take control of Bor, the state capital.

Machar himself is the subject of a manhunt by the country’s military after he was identified by Kiir as the leader of an alleged coup attempt on Sunday.

Machar has denied he was behind any coup attempt.

Barnaba Marial Benjamin, the foreign minister, told The Associated Press late Wednesday that there was heavy fighting in Bor, but he denied renegade soldiers had overtaken it.

“There is fighting there, but (government forces) haven’t lost control of the town,” he said, accusing Machar of actively mobilizing soldiers to mutiny against the government.

Col. Philip Aguer, the South Sudanese military spokesman, said there was fighting Wednesday among troops in Jonglei state but that it was not clear “who is fighting who.”

He said military officials in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, were trying to confirm reports of defections in Bor. At least 19 civilians have been killed in violence in Bor, said Martin Nesirky, a spokesman for the UN secretary-general’s office, citing figures from the South Sudan Red Cross. He said tensions were also on the rise in the states of Unity and Upper Nile.

Tensions have been mounting in South Sudan since Kiir fired Machar as his deputy in July. Machar has said he will contest the presidency in 2015.

Kiir told a news conference in Juba late Wednesday that he was willing to enter talks with Machar, a rival for power within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement party.

“I will sit down with him so that we talk, but I cannot tell what the outcome of such talks would be,” he said.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon told reporters Wednesday that South Sudan was experiencing a political crisis that “urgently needs to be dealt with through political dialogue.” Ban said he urged Kiir “to resume dialogue with the political opposition.”

South Sudan has been plagued by ethnic violence since it peacefully broke away from Sudan in 2011 after decades of civil war. The fighting began Sunday in Juba, but it was mostly calm Wednesday.

Some of the victims “were shot in the bushes” around Juba, Information Minister Micheal Makuei Lueth said, citing a report from the minister of de-

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Civilians arrive at the compound of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, adjacent to Juba International Airport, to take refuge on Wednesday in Juba, South Sudan. A South Sudanese army official said clashes among military factions have spread to the rural state of Jonglei in escalating violence that the government blames on forces loyal to a former deputy president. fence. He said up to 700 others had been wounded.

The violence has forced about 20,000 people to seek refuge at UN facilities in Juba since Sunday.

Casie Copeland, the South Sudan analyst for the International Crisis Group who is in Juba, said key Nuer leaders in the army were defecting in Jonglei but that “events that led to Sunday’s fighting remain unclear.”

Toby Lanzer, the UN’s humanitarian co-ordinator in South Sudan, said in a Twitter post that thousands of civilians in Jonglei had sought refuge at a UN facility there.

A dusk-to-dawn curfew was in place in Juba, and an AP reporter saw a heavy police and army presence on its streets.

On Tuesday the United States ordered its citizens to leave South Sudan immediately. The U.S. diplomatic mission in Juba said on Twitter that an evacu-

ation flight was full Wednesday and it would advise if there was another flight Thursday.

In a BBC interview Wednesday, Machar denied any link with the current fighting and blamed it on a conflict between members of the presidential guard.

He added that government troops used the incident to arrest some of his supporters Monday and that he himself escaped.

“Someone wanted to frame me,” he said. “I had to flee. They are hunting me down.”

Benjamin, the foreign minister, insisted that Machar had orchestrated the violence in a bid to take power. “If he wants to become president, he needs to wait for elections,” Benjamin said.

At least 10 political leaders have been arrested over their roles in the alleged coup, the government said.

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Guantanamo detainees could be closer to home under deal WASHINGTON — Many detainees at Guantanamo Bay may be closer to heading home under a bipartisan deal reached in Congress that gives President Barack Obama a rare victory in his fight to close the prison for terror suspects in Cuba.

The deal would lift the most rigid restrictions Congress previously imposed on detainee transfers overseas and is part of a broad compromise defence bill awaiting final passage in the Senate this week.

The House approved the measure last Thursday.

It’s the first time since Obama came to office promising to close Guantanamo that Congress is moving to ease restrictions instead of strengthen them. And it could signal changing political views of the prison for terrorism suspects now that the war in Afghanistan is winding down.

Obama’s achievement was somewhat a surprise, after the Republican-controlled House earlier this year voted overwhelmingly to make it harder to transfer detainees. But the deal to move in the opposite direction passed with hardly any opposition and little attention — perhaps overshadowed by more prominent defence bill debates over Iran sanctions, military sexual assaults and spying by the National Security Agency.

Palestinians endorse U.S. idea of preliminary deal

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Palestinians are ready to extend current peace talks with Israel beyond an April deadline if a detailed framework agreement is in place by then, the chief Palestinian negotiator said Wednesday.

The comments by Saeb Erekat marked the first time Palestinian negotiators endorsed the U.S. idea of seeking a preliminary rather than a final deal by the end of a nine-month period of negotiations to which both sides agreed at the outset.

Erekat said it is possible to reach such a framework agreement by the end of April, despite wide gaps between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a hardliner who holds tougher positions than his predecessors.

He suggested that much ground has already been covered in previous negotiations on a final peace deal, dating back to 2000. “Actually, it’s about decisions,” he told reporters in the town of Beit Jalla adjacent to biblical Bethlehem. “If Netanyahu decides it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.”

Netanyahu’s office had no immediate comment.

The Palestinians want a state in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem, territories Israel captured in the 1967 Mideast war, but are ready for minor land swaps to enable Israel to keep some of the larger of dozens of Jewish settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

Unlike his predecessor, Netanyahu has

refused to accept the pre-1967 lines as a starting point for border talks and rejects a partition of Jerusalem into an Israeli and a Palestinian capital.

Under U.S.-pressure, Israel and the Palestinians resumed negotiations last summer, agreeing to talk for nine months with the goal of a permanent peace agreement.

With little progress so far, the Americans are now setting their sights on a preliminary deal.

Erekat said that based on the July 29 start of negotiations, they are to end on April 29. “We are not talking about a peace treaty on the 29th of April. We are talking about a framework agreement,” he said.

He described a framework deal as more detailed than a declaration of principles and said it would have to be turned into a full peace treaty in six to 12 months.

Asked by The Associated Press if the Palestinians would continue the talks, provided a framework deal is in place by April, Erekat said: “Absolutely, if we reach a framework agreement that specifies the borders, the percentage of swaps, the security arrangements, the Jerusalem status, refugees and then that is the skeleton.”

Previously the Palestinians indicated that after April, they would resume a campaign of seeking wider recognition at the U.N. and other international bodies in the absence of a peace deal. Israel opposes such efforts, saying they are a way to sidestep negotiations.

Still, reaching a framework deal on all core issues is a longshot. Israel and the Palestinians have vast differences over future borders, the status of Palestinian refugees who seek to return to lost properties

in what is now Israel and the conflicting claims to Jerusalem and its sensitive holy sites.

Meanwhile, Erekat denied reports, including from senior Abbas aides, that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry presented a proposal for security arrangements between Israel and a future state of Palestine in talks earlier this month.

Palestinian officials have said that under that proposal, Israeli troops would be able to control Palestine’s eastern border with Jordan for at least 10 years. Abbas aides have balked at the idea of a long-term Israeli military presence in a future Palestinian state.

Erekat said Wednesday Kerry “did not present comprehensive proposals.”

He said the Palestinians are willing to accept a gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied lands, but not an extended Israeli presence. “When an agreement will be signed, Israel will not withdraw the next morning from the state of Palestine,” he said, adding that once the withdrawal is completed, Palestine must be fully independent.

In other developments Wednesday, a Palestinian was killed and four were wounded in clashes with Israeli troops in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, doctors said.

The clashes erupted when Israeli forces entered the camp and dozens of residents threw rocks and home-made grenades at the soldiers.

A 22-year-old Palestinian was shot in the chest and was taken into custody by the army. His body was returned by Israeli troops, doctors said.

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Lottery officials in Georgia identified the winner as Ira Curry, of Stone Mountain, which is east of Atlanta. Curry will take a lump sum of $123 million after taxes, Georgia Lottery chief executive Debbie Alford said.

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The woman was walking along a bay in Melbourne on Monday night when she became distracted by her Facebook feed and plummeted off the pier into the chilly water, police said.

A witness called for help and police rushed to the woman’s aid. They found her flailing around in the water, about 20 metres from the pier.

“She was still out in the water lying on her back in a floating position because she told us later that she couldn’t swim,” Senior Constable Dean Kelly of the state water police told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. “She still had her mobile phone in her hand and initially she apologized and said sorry.”

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s I watch the birds at the feeders on bitt l cold ld winter i t bitterly mornings, whilst savouring a cup of hot coffee in the comfort of a crackling wood stove, I marvel at how our feathered friends survive such harsh conditions.

During these darkest days of winter, the birds depart for their night roosts around 4:30 p.m. By the time they reappear about 8:00 a.m. the next morning, they have survived approximately 16 hours in the dark and biting cold, sustained only by what they crammed into their stomachs before retiring.

Remarkable!

On the morning of Dec. 6, the temperature hovered near -400 C. The air seemed to crackle with cold. I bundled up and went outside with the noble intention of sharing these extreme conditions with the birds.

It was so cold that the chickadees sported a deli-

cate dusting of frost on their head and neck feathers.

How, I wond wondered as the chill soon enveloped me, could these little cherubs flit about, obviously unperturbed on such a bitter morning? unperturbed, Their soft cheerful calls and the brrrrrrtttt brrrrrttttt of their tiny wings seemed to fill the air with assurance that cold and snow just added excitement to their days!

I counted a record number of 23 chickadees that morning. Joining them at the feeding stations were downy woodpeckers, which pecked away at a large block of rock-hard suet.

At first light, the woodpeckers were obviously chilly as they sat huddled and fluffy. As the day warmed slightly, they fed more frequently and often squabbled over feeding rights. The less dominant birds had to patiently await their turn while the “higher ups” ate their fill.

A nuthatch also showed up from time to time, sneaking in to grab a seed or a beak-full of suet.

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a big harrumph about the cold and spent much of its time glaring at the world while huddled on a branch, lifting one foot and then the other into the warmth of its fluffed -out feathers.

Only once did I see one of our resident pileated woodpeckers that day. The female arrived in mid-afternoon to feast on a suet block I’d set out for the smaller birds.

She pecked a hole through the plastic side before discovering that the MYRNA front was open. She then PEARMAN proceeded to gobble down the entire block in a matter of seconds.

Myrna Pearman is the biologist/site services manager at Ellis Bird Farm. She can be reached at mpearman@ellisbirdfarm.ca.

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The annual columnar Christmas card ….

First and foremost to Her- McLaughlin who isn’t, and we self, for everything, and for miss him, and other favourites, whom I’ve been Christmas Peggy Freeman, Jim Suthershopping, exclusively online: land and Myrna Pearman. the gifts are in the mail, they Best wishes to all at “my” swear. other paper, The Brooks BulI’ve been enjoying chatting letin, particularly the Nesbitts, with the readers Jamie and Jon, who who phone, email, produce a top weekorder and then ly newspaper, and drop by to pick up to the multitudes my books. Thanks worldwide who to you all for the catch the column stirrings-up of on The Bulletin’s memories that will website. probably lead to To Rob Miskosky, columns. editor and publishIt has been one er of Alberta Outof the best of years doorsmen magazine for honours for me and my outdoors and this column, writing colleagues but even more there and elsepleasing for conwhere: Duane RadBOB stant contacts with ford, Neil Waugh, SCAMMELL the readers and T.J Schwanky, Don others who help Meredith and the bring it all togethothers on a long list er. of, arguably, CanaTo Ian Brown, who has giv- da’s best outdoors writers. en my Jon boat a good home, To Neil Downey: I’ve found and who emails his story of your Puma … again. an amazing day of fishing on All the best to Gordon PoirB.C.’s Elk River. ier, president of the Alberta To all the emailing read- Fish and Game Association, ers: most recently Tom Skore- the executive, staff, and 25,000 yko who, as usual, asks a hard volunteer-members, and likequestion that has no easy an- wise to the Alberta Wilderswer, but there may be a col- ness Association, and to Rick umn in it.

Martin at Brooks and everyone Speaking of honours, I have else involved with Partners in to mention the total class act Habitat Development. of the Alberta Sports Hall of To Doug Wood, a positive Fame and all connected with outdoors inspiration to kids, it, not the least for running one and who decided it was his of the most entertaining places turn to be president of the Red I know of for kids to spend at Deer Fish and Game Associaleast an afternoon. tion, and reminding me that I To Brian Aman, who didn’t did just that 50 years ago. like the recent It’s about time As usual, Alberta’s outcolumn, and to many others doors lost too many champions who do agree with the col- in the past year, and I think of umns on the environmental the families of Don Cahoon, damage done by big energy, aka the Old Curmudgeon, of but also, ruefully admit owing Calgary, and Horst Fauser of their “creature comforts,” if Lethbridge, a past-president not their souls to the company of the Alberta Fish and Game store.

Association.

And to Darrel Rowledge of Jim Stelfox, old school govCalgary, whose tireless efforts ernment fisheries biologist, will one day end game ranch- has retired, and can now safeing in Canada. ly be quoted.

To everyone at the Red Deer There is a long list of Advocate: what started for “young” folks who act as my Herself (Women’s Editor) and legmen, now that mine don’t me (this column) 48 years ago work, send pictures to me, with Phil Galbraith and Pat etc.: Garry and Connie Pierce, O’Callaghan, still continues for Dwayne and Marcie Schafers, me, now with Fred Gorman, Ken and Denise Short, Kelsey John Stewart and Annette-at- Kure, Robert Short, Todd Irthe-front to whom I submit, win. … and to columnists who are There are great outdoors flunking retirement, Rick Ze- geezers, some still getting out manek, Greg Neiman and Joe there: John Horn, Mac John-

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Top: After the first snow.

Middle: A bull moose in deep snow.

Below: Between storms, right and left, Don Hayden’s selfie. ston, Mike Burrington, and Gerald Gustafson, happy not to be on the trap line this winter, and already noticing the deep snow is starting to take wildlife toll, the two Reg’s, Wickens and Morley, at Rocky Mountain House.

Don Hayden, just retired from his ranch to Pincher Creek, took a great “selfie” (Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year, shorthand for a photographic self-portrait) on the last-ever check of one of my trail cameras.

Herself drove me to Red Deer Public Library recently to photograph the hazardous state of its only handicapped parking space, so I could honour the City of Red Deer with this column’s Udder Award for the udderly worst handicapped parking spot clearance in the city.

Alas! The spot had finally been cleared just enough that, with my cane and walker, I could (barely) get into the library for the first time in six weeks.

That handicapped spots are close to main doors is both a blessing and a curse, because too many unauthorized people illegally use them. So, to all of them instead of the city goes the Udder Award, and may they all return to find at least my ticket under their windshields: “The sign means physically, not mentally handicapped.”

To everyone else, COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON! Bob Scammell is an awardwinning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

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butterflies from laying eggs. In the fall, the row cover can be used again to protect against frost.

The cloth is lightweight and easy to move, use and store. ● Watering cans are used when one wants to know exactly where and how much the water will be poured. Each style of watering can has its advantages and disadvantages. The larger the can, the less trips that must be taken but the heavier the load. A well-designed watering can makes the load appear to be lighter and easier to carry.

Haws is a well respected

name in watering cans as they have been selling light steel watering cans to the British for close to a century. In the last 20 years, Haws chose to use the same design and produce plastic cans at a lesser cost. ● Tree irrigators make caring for newlyplanted trees a snap.

Place the plastic ring or bag around the tree, fill it with water and let it seep out slowly, keeping the soil moist and making it an ideal growing medium regardless of the weather. ● Tired of tripping over hoses? Hose hang-

ers, reels or storage pots keep the hoses from getting tangled and out of the way. They are available in decorative or plain models. Choose one that blends in with the landscape. ● Biodegradable weed barrier takes the weeding out of gardening. The thin black material looks like plastic but isn’t and should not be confused with plastic.

Its primary component is cornstarch, which is used in many organic operations. Place the barrier over the soil in the spring between rows, or cut holes for plants. As

the season progresses the material will begin to break down, but will last most of the summer if not walked on.

By next spring, all the material will have broken down into the existing soil.

These are just a few of the gardening treasures waiting in stores to be put under the tree this holiday season.

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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Rooting hormone helps speed up the process.

There are two types of rooting hormone: powdered or gel. The powder is readily available in three slightly different formulas: softwood, semi-hard wood and hardwood. The gel costs a bit more but gets better results. ● A floating row cover is a must for anyone who gardens outside. In

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Strange-sounding ingredients disappear AS CONSUMERS LOOK CLOSER AT FOOD LABELS, COMPANIES QUIETLY REFORMULATE PRODUCTS, REMOVING UNFAMILIAR INGREDIENTS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Take another look at that food label. An ingredient or two may have vanished.

As Americans pay closer attention to what they eat, food and beverage companies are learning that unfamiliar ingredients can invite criticism from online petitions and bloggers. The risk of damaging publicity has proven serious enough that some manufacturers have reformulated top-selling products to remove mysterious, unpronounceable components that could draw suspicion.

Earlier this year, for example, PepsiCo Inc. said it would stop using brominated vegetable oil in Gatorade and find a another way to evenly distribute colour in the sports drink. Last year, Starbucks said it would stop using a red dye made of crushed bugs based on comments it received “through a variety of means,” including an online petition, and switch to a tomato-based extract. Kraft Foods plans to replace artificial dyes with colours derived from natural spices in select varieties of its macaroni and cheese, a nod to the feedback it’s hearing from parents.

Ali Dibadj, a Bernstein analyst who covers the packaged food and beverage industry, says the changes reflect a shift from “democratization to activism” by consumers.

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A nutrition label on a can of soda: As people pay closer attention to what they eat, companies are learning that funny-sounding chemicals and other ingredients can be a bull’s-eye for criticism from online petitions and food bloggers. agitating for change,” Dibadj said. “There’s a bullhorn — which is the Internet — so you can get a lot of people involved very quickly.”

Companies stand by the safety of their old recipes. Although they don’t typically provide details on production decisions, their reasons for using certain ingredients can include cost and manufacturing efficiencies.

Still, food and beverage makers can be sensitive about broadcasting any changes. Chick-fil-A, for instance, has been removing artificial dyes and high-fructose corn

syrup from its dressings and sauces. The Atlantabased chain is also testing a “clean ingredient bun” but has not alerted customers.

“The reason companies don’t publicize it is that they don’t want to bring attention to these ingredients. They want to slowly start to remove them until they’re all gone,” said Vani Hari, who runs the site FoodBabe.com and has pressured companies to remove artificial dyes and other ingredients.

There are no numbers tracking how many companies are reformulating products in response to

consumer demand. But even if recipe changes aren’t in direct response to petitions or blogs, executives understand that ingredients can become a liability once they fall out of favour with the public.

High-fructose corn syrup, for example, has gained a negative image in recent years and has been blamed for fueling bad eating habits. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a health advocacy group, says the sweetener is no more harmful than ordinary sugar in large amounts.

But Kroger Co. decided to remove it from store-

brand cereals following surveys with consumers in 2011.

The supermarket chain isn’t alone. Over the past decade, the use of high-fructose corn syrup in packaged foods and drinks has fallen 18 per cent to 6.1 million tons last year, according to market researcher Euromonitor International.

The latest moves to swap out ingredients underscore the growing sway consumers have through sites such as Change.org, which lets people post petitions.

In the past, a customer complaint about an ingredient may have

been addressed with a boilerplate letter from corporate headquarters.

But now people can go online to share their concerns with thousands of like-minded individuals.

John Boeheim, of New York’s Hudson Valley, says he avoids a number of ingredients, including the artificial sweetener aspartame and a red dye, in part because of what he’s read on blogs and social media.

“We’ve taught our kids to look at the labels, to look at the ingredients,” Boeheim said.

Companies are paying attention too. Chick-fil-A says it will continue to improve ingredients to keep up with changing tastes and even invited Hari to spend the day at its headquarters sharing her concerns.

Not all companies are making changes, at least not right away. The Mississippi teenager who called for the removal of brominated vegetable oil in Gatorade, for instance, is now taking aim at Coca-Cola’s Powerade, which also contains the ingredient in select varieties. As of Tuesday, Sarah Kavanagh’s petition had more than 57,000 supporters.

In a statement, CocaCola noted that all its ingredients comply with regulations. But the company also said it is “always looking for ways to evolve” its formulas.

Another petition that asks Mars Inc. to remove artificial colours from M&Ms had more than 141,000 signatures. In an emailed statement, the privately held company stressed the safety of its ingredients.

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REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will take place Jan. 9 and 10. Tickets are $23 plus GST for one night, or $42 + GST for both, and are on sale now at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Valhalla Pure Outfitters and Purearth Organics. Call 403-346-2010 for more information. ● Double Tree Village Museum is offering sleigh rides over Christmas and winter months.

There is a wiener roast area and Wagon Wheel Hotel to warm up. Double Tree Village is located six miles west of Spruce View on Hwy 54 to RR 41 then north three quarters of a mile. For information or reservations contact 403-728-3875, www. doubletreevillage.com, dbltreem@telus.com. ● Canadian Mental Health Association Facilitator Training course will be held on Mondays Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10 at the CMHA office. The early bird fee will be $135 if payment is received

by Jan. 6 and $165 afterward. Limited space. This course is designed to meet the training needs of people facilitating time limited and on-going groups or courses. Download registration and get information from www.reddeer.cmha.ab.ca or call 403-3469351. ● Shalom Counselling Centre offers Managing Anger Before It Manages You educational workshop on Thursdays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Costs are $120/individual or $200/couple from same household. Register at www.shalomcounselling.com or call 403-342-0339. ● Sylvan Lake Legion offers Country Pattern Dance Lessons on Jan. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. for $50 per person or $75 per couple. Phone 403-8872601 or 403-505-8601. Scrabble, Crokinole, Tile Rummy start on Jan. 25, 2 p.m. Free of charge. ● Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum nomination packages are due Jan. 31. See http:// ashfm.ca/hall-of-fame-honoured-members/nomination-information or phone 403-341-8614. ● 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. ● Turn Your Empties into Community Support, a project sponsored by Cosmos Group of Companies, involves large donation bins placed around Red Deer and surrounding area to collect refundable beverage containers. All of the proceeds will be directed back into non-profit organizations in the community. If you are aware of a location that would be suitable to house a donation bin, call Laura at 403-309-8642 or email cosmos02@telus. net. The Learning Disabilities Association of Red Deer will be the recipient in Jan. ● Yoga Alliance of Red Deer (YARD) — Red Deer’s only not-for-profit studio — is holding registration for the winter session which goes Jan. 5 to March 14. A variety of classes and styles and levels. Visit www.reddeeryoga.ca, phone 403-3505830 or email info@reddeeryoga.ca. ● 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. ● Bull Skit Comedy presents Strapping Young Lads on stage Dec. 27 and 28 with two shows each night at 7 and 10 p.m. at Scott Block Theatre on Centennial Stage. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.BullSkitComedy.com for a cost of $15 each. Strapping Young Lads features Christopher Schulz and Christoff Lundgren.

Doors open at 6:30 and 9:45 p.m. Cash bar. Mature language and adult themes. ● Central Alberta Singles dance will be held Dec. 28 at Penhold Hall. Music by Randy Hillman.

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

Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-3417653 or Bob at 403-304-7440.

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Judy Boyd points out birds to Young Naturalist Club member Haven Pendle, seven, of Red Deer, during a bird count tour of Kerry Wood Nature Centre last year. The Red Deer River Naturalist Central Alberta annual Christmas Bird Count will be held on Sunday. Participants must register so that count areas do not overlap. The Young Naturalists Club Explorer Day will join the count at 1 p.m. at Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary. The day will end with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Please bring your own plate, cutlery, mug and a main course or dessert for the meal. Call Judy to sign up or if you have more questions at 403342-4150, or register at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Tally sheets are available at the centre or online at www.rdrn.fanweb.ca.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● Centre For Spiritual Living Red Deer has candle lighting and carol signing on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. See www.cslreddeer.org ● 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. ● Central Alberta Theatre proud to present the first Christmas Pantomime ever in Red Deer — Cinderella Dances with the Stars running until Dec. 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) 7556626 or online at www.blackknightinn.ca. Englishstyle 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 ● Light tour in support of Boys and Girls Club at 4 McConnell Close is open to visitors to enjoy the Christmas lights and music in the front and back yard between 5 and 9 p.m. until Jan. 4. Donations to the Boys and Girls Club accepted. Contact Rob or Eva at 403-346-7647. ● Miracle on Gaetz event at Red Deer Greyhound Bus station will be held until Dec. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Red Deer Food Bank, The Red Deer Christmas Bureau, and Cosmos Community Spirit Clothing Drive will be at the bus depot collecting food, toys for children ages one to 16 years and clothing for people in need of all ages. The public is invited to stop by and donate non-perishable food, toys, and clothing including jeans and more. Contact Brian at 403-896-7747.

Saturday ● Russian Children’s New Year Party will be held on Dec. 21 at noon in the Snell Auditorium at the Red Deer Public Library downtown. Join the interactive New Year play about a quest to save the Grandfather Frost’s presents for children. Phone 403-346-4688. ● 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. 21 session is called Sleigh Bells Ring with artist Shannon Woolgar. No

programs on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405.

Free with admission. ● Random Snowshoeing at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is available on Dec. 21 and 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. Drop in and give it a try, weather and snow-levels permitting. No high heels, please. Admission by suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family. Call 403-346-2010.

Sunday ● Red Deer River Naturalist Central Alberta Annual Christmas Bird Count will be held Sunday, Dec. 22. Participants must register so that count areas do not overlap. The Young Naturalists Club Explorer Day will join the count at 1 p.m. at Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary. The day will end with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Please bring your own plate, cutlery, mug and a main course, or dessert for the meal. Call Judy to sign up or if you have further questions at 403-342-4150 or register at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Tally sheets available at the Nature Centre or online at www.rdrn.fanweb.ca.

Monday ● Bird Focus Group meets Mondays, at noon at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. On Dec. 23 the group will go to Raven Trout Farm, and on Jan. 6 for an all day trip to Calgary Fish Creek (Bebo Grove) and Carburn Park. Please call Judy at 403342-4150 to confirm attendance. ● 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.

Tuesday ● Centre Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter volunteers will wrap Christmas presents in exchange for donations, and they will be offering poinsettias for sale all in support of C.A.W.E.S. at Bower Place Shopping Centre at the booth located near Target’s mall entrance until Dec. 24. Phone 403-597-4142. ● Living Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 in the main foyer at Bethany CollegeSide at Red Deer College. Contact Ralph at 403-347-9852

NEW YORK — Carly Kerby, a mom of four girls, doesn’t have the greatest track record as the Tooth Fairy, but it was another family tradition that nearly did her in: The Elf on the Shelf.

In case you’ve been hitting the egg nog a little too hard all these years, the elf is a big seller. It involves a picture book and a stuffed, felt elf that serves as a scout for Santa and has to be moved stealthily every night, traditionally around Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. The elf’s mission? To report back to the boss in red on who’s been naughty or nice. After eight years on the market, more than six million of the kits, book and elf, have been sold, and it has climbed high on best-seller lists, with two sexes and different skin tones now available.

Kerby, in Salt Lake City, thought it sounded like fun when she took it on last Christmas.

“My first epic mistake was not knowing that a female elf existed,” she said.

“My daughters were devastated that their elf was a boy and not a girl. Heaven forbid we have anything boy-related in our house. It went downhill from there.”

She forgot to move it for days and days. And her youngest, at 18 months, loves to grab it King Kong-style, a nono by elf rules.

“Everyone here freaks out because they read the book and it says if you touch it the magic is gone,” Kerby said.

“It really creates a lot of drama, but with four daughters, everything is drama!”

While, clearly, millions of people enjoy their elves on shelves, a backlash has bubbled up. There are anti-elf rants on Facebook and raunchy, bawdy and bloody visuals on Tumblr and Instagram. One photo circulating shows a green Grinch hat tied to the head of a large dog with one of those damning cardboard signs around his neck that reads: “I ate your Elf on the Shelf.”

Kim Boerman in Charleston, S.C., has pulled hard elf duty with her 12-year-old daughter. There was the time it barely escaped their German shepherd, Myka, and another time it fell from the chandelier during dinner as it hung upside down.

She procured a doctor’s prescription that states: “To Elf, address North Pole. Doctors orders: Take it easy, don’t move around a lot . . . rest!” Boerman and her husband even threw in a head bandage for the little guy before planting him under their Christmas tree with a toy ambulance.

Kerby said she had tons on her holiday to-do list before adding the elf, but mishaps aside, “it’s quite fun for our little girl and a nice tradition.”

The Elf on the Shelf — you get to name it — was born in 2005 as a selfpublished labour of love from Carol Aebersold and daughters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, co-founders of Creatively Classic Activities and Books.

The company is dedicated to promoting and distributing the storybook and

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After eight years on the market, more than six million The Elf on the Shelf kits have been sold. elf, recently launching its first sequel, a birthday elf and book. A dollar for every birthday kit sold goes to a charity working to provide clean drinking water in more than 20 countries.

“Every year we continue to be amazed and blessed with the fan response,” Aebersold said in a statement, put out after their creation recently claimed the No. 1 spot on USA Today’s best-seller list for the first time.

Other companies have gotten in on the game, including the makers of “Maccabee on the Mantel,” which includes a snuggly plush soldier for Hanukkah. And Aebersold’s company now offers games, a movie, elf couture, an elf registry online and elf adoptions in select locations around the country.

Meaghan B. Murphy isn’t ho-ho-hoing. As deputy editor of SELF magazine, the busy and tired mom of three kids — ages 3, 20 months and 4 months — is on elf duty with her husband.

“The elf is the bane of my December,” she said. “Her name is Arielle.

She wears a Target-exclusive sparkly tutu that cost like 15 bucks. She has two. I can barely remember to brush my teeth, let alone hide her nightly or do an outfit change.”

The fact that she forgot to move the elf usually hits around 3 a.m., while she’s feeding her newborn. “At which point I run downstairs only to discover that I can’t reach her because my husband who is 6-foot-3 hid her the night before on the ledge of crown moulding 12 feet high,” Murphy said. “I then peg her with things in the dark until I finally knock her down, at which point I hide her someplace glaringly lame.”

She knows an elf supermom or two.

Their Facebook feeds are hard to ignore, Murphy said.

“I have a friend who staged a marshmallow snowball fight between the elf and Monsters Inc. (characters),” she said. “Honestly, I don’t think my kids give a crap. They’re more excited about the chocolates in their Advent calendars.”

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Of course, if the only reason For years, you have done all you are involved with her is be- the work and asked for nothing. cause you find her background You’ve trained them to think this exotic or you are turned on by the is OK. They may even believe that fact that she used to be male, that you prefer it this way. So speak is a different psychological issue up. Let them know they are exand one you might want to exam- pected to contribute by helping ine more closely. with the cooking, setting the table Dear Annie: When my mother- and cleaning up afterward. in-law was still living, I always They can chat while washing helped her organize the holiday dishes. Assign specific duties meals. After she died, I began do- to each person, and include the ing it myself. I always plan a nice younger grandchildren so they

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learn that family meals are a group responsibility. If your children and grandchildren refuse to pitch in, inform them that you will no longer host these gatherings because it is too much work for you. You deserve a rest.

Dear Annie: I could relate to the letter from “Mom from Montana,” whose new daughter-in-law was angry about the dress she wore to the wedding.

I agree with you that the bride is just looking for an excuse to cut off contact.

Our daughter-in-law of 18 years acts the same way. It doesn’t matter what we do to please her — it is never right.

We’ve held our tongues and have continued to be gracious, hoping she will mature, but it hasn’t happened.

We were ignored at the children’s baptisms and birthdays.

Our son sees all of this, but he is caught in the middle, and we don’t want to make it worse for him.

We were tempted to cut off our daughter-in-law from birthday and Christmas gifts, but didn’t want to stoop to her level.

I would suggest that “Montana” continue to be kind to her son’s wife, but start inviting him to “stop by.”

When our son visits without his wife, we have a wonderful time. — Nebraska Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Canadians less likely than other mobile users to text holiday greetings: study

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from sisters in western Pennsylvania who sued the local school system for its failure to stop another student from verbally and physically assaulting them in 2008.

Sisters Brittany and Emily Morrow contended that the Blackhawk School district in Pennsylvania’s Beaver County had a constitutional duty to protect them from another student’s bullying.

A deeply divided federal appeals court in Philadelphia upheld a trial judge’s dismissal of the lawsuit. The justices said Monday they will not review that decision.

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The Ipsos survey was conducted between Oct. 1 and Oct. 15. The polling industry’s professional body, the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association, says online surveys cannot be assigned a margin of error because they do not randomly sample the population like traditional telephone polls.

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the respondents in Sweden, 84 per cent of South Africans, 83 per cent of Russians and 82 per cent of Spaniards and Indonesians had sent their best wishes by text.

“It’s interesting that it varies by country to country because it shows you that there are social norms at play there, whether something is the done thing or not the done thing,” Morrison said.

About 46 per cent of the Canadians surveyed said they’ve used Skype, FaceTime or another video conferencing app to communicate with family members, compared to the global average of 42 per cent.

Morrison said she doesn’t take offence to communicating digitally instead of by phone over the holidays.

“If you’re going to send me a text I’m going to be glad you’re thinking of me at the holidays at all,” she said.

“People are communicating across so many media channels simultaneously and the phone is really dramatically falling out of favour, particularly as people unplug their landlines. You’re probably calling them

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TORONTO — Would you dash off a quick text message to wish a friend or family member a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or Joyous Kwanzaa instead of calling?

Cellphone-toting Canadians appear less likely than their global counterparts to text message home for the holidays, according to the results of an online Ipsos poll of 18,000 people in 24 countries.

Still, 59 per cent of poll respondents said they had done it in the past.

That was actually the lowest percentage among the two-dozen countries involved in the survey and well below the global average of 73 per cent.

Aimee Morrison, an associate professor who researches digital culture at the University of Waterloo, said she thought the numbers would’ve been much lower, even though she’s done some holiday texting herself.

She suggested a couple of reasons people choose to send a short message during the holidays rather than picking up the phone.

“Sometimes people use text messaging as a politeness strategy, you might say, ’I know you’re really busy so I just texted you, call me if you get a chance.’ The idea that when you make a phone call to someone you are implying that it is worth them stopping whatever they are doing, answering your call and talking to you,” Morrison said.

“Other people text as an avoidance strategy — like, I’m going to text this person because if I call she’s just going to want to talk to me for 45 minutes about her kids and I kind of want to do what has to get done, but not have it take more than 13 seconds.”

Canadian women taking part in the poll were more likely than men to text their friends and family during the holidays. The survey said festive texts were sent by 64 per cent of female respondents versus 54 per cent of men.

The most enthusiastic holidays texters involved in the survey lived in British Columbia and Alberta, where 69 per cent of participants said they favoured digital holiday greetings.

About 89 per cent of

Thursday, Dec. 19 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Crab takes over today’s daily vibe.

Once the Moon and Jupiter unite in Cancer, our confidence and joiede-vivre are enhanced. Upbeat feelings abound among us and we can hardly abstain ourselves from laughter. As the Moon makes an equally fabulous connection to our karmic teacher, Saturn, a wave of sureness makes us feel protected.

The day’s prophecy shows an awesome amount of TLC! ASTRO HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is DOYNA your birthday, you have the great cosmic benefactor, Jupiter working on your side. Consider this astral configuration like your invisible friend who will be there for you at all times, offering you help and support especially when you need them most.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Intentions and personal needs find their necessary harmony. Cooperation with the opposite sex is easier and smoother now as power struggles are alleviated. This has something to do with a healthier financial situation of the other party. The domestic situation is also improved, and consequently, re-establishing your inner good spirits.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A creative or artistic workrelated project will help you attend your social functions. Your participation will help others more than you realize, thus bringing you a great amount of closeness. You express yourself with brio. Others are easily impressed by you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your health level will be in a good standing. You are more invigorated than usual. Assessing the value of your wealth will be your focus today. You feel like it’s the right time to plan seriously for your future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are reaching towards others readily and you are unafraid of expressing who you truly are. You value authenticity and honesty, while focusing on what is real and not superficial. You expect others to do the same.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your spirit and your subconscious are in tune right now. There are no apparent domestic strains or tension. You feel very relaxing as things have a greater sense of reason to you. If your body requires some rest, slow down and take a deep breath.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You like it or not, the modest Virgo is in the spotlight these days. You become increasingly popular within the realm of your network and others are willing to help you accomplish whatever is purposeful to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You want to expand and you feel that in order to advance, your higher ups are closely dissecting your work. Your main purpose is to get rid of any pending problems associated to your wealth and balance your material situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are on a serious quest of self-discovery of your existence. The philosophical side in you is making you ask yourself basic life questions. In order to feel these other realms, while you also experience a strong desire to take a trip somewhere far.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Calm surroundings appeal to you now. You enjoy peaceful settings and a Zen-like aura. It is quite clear to you that you are in need of some privacy right now, away from the disapproving opinions of others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You find yourself in a beautiful position career wise. Your partner or spouse might not be there for you at the moment, yet it is through relating to them that you would find the right support and guidance for your vision in life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You encompass a great relationship with your superiors and whatever is expected of you. The public acknowledges you and is ready to listen to your voice. You will also need to make some changes around your working space in order to accommodate to your needs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your attention turns to your children or a love interest. Your personal needs meet with a desire to expand your own knowledge skills and broaden your philosophical premises. Individuals from other countries benefit in your advancement.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Beaming with potential HUNTING HILLS LIGHTNING

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Lightning 76 Broncs 44 Hunting Hills Lightning head coach Jill de Jonge’s eyes light up when discussing this year’s edition of her senior girls’ basketball team.

Although she has only four veterans and four Grade 10s on the 11-player roster it’s the potential that has her excited.

“I’m really excited about the direction we’re headed,” she said following a 76-44 victory over the Ponoka Broncs in Central Alberta High School League action at Hunting Hills Wednesday.

“What we work on in practice we take into the games,” she added.

“This week we worked on the fast break and tonight the girls had their heads up, were looking to make the pass and were pushing the ball up court. I haven’t seen that for some time. I like the way they’re responding.”

Of the four veterans, three of them — Jaden Robinson, Teagen Booth and Rachel Ruz — are in Grade 12 with Allie Busch in Grade 11.

Zaza Lochart, who played JV last season is the only other Grade 12 player on the roster.

Madi Nimmo, Kaylee Lukawiecki, Brooke Vanhantsaeme and six-foot Jonna Stewart are all in Grade 10 and played under head coach Jody Potts last year.

“Jody did a great job giving the girls the fundamentals then we have Fiona (Hicks) in Grade 10, so we had coaches that provided a good base,” said de Jonge.

Drew McKinlay and Nicole Fischer both are in Grade 11 and moved up from the JV program.

The girls are still learning, said de Jonge, but “it’s a journey and the finished product is what’s important. We’ve taken it on the chin a few times early on, but we’re continuing to improve.”

Team scoring is something that has continued to improve.

“We had to score more and the girls have worked on it and are being rewarded,” said de Jonge.

The team has also shown excellent defensive abilities.

“Our defence is already better than last year. The girls are more aggressive and smarter and the veterans have picked it up from last year and are providing great leadership,” added de Jonge.

Robinson and Fischer led the Lightning Wednesday with 11 points each while McKinlay added 10 and Nimmo nine. Bobi Langan had 10 for Ponoka.

Broncs 72 Lightning 59 Meanwhile on the boys’ side, head coach Scott

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Ponoka Bronc Lily Raugust wrestles the ball away from Hunting Hills Lightning player Brooke Vanhantsaeme, right, during high school basketball action at Hunting Hills Wednesday.

Doan has six players back from last year, but only Jesse Ross was a starter.

Sean Campbell, Luke Beasley, Mackenzie Wright, Dan Ripley and Matt Mackie are the other returnees and all but Ripley are in Grade 12.

Doan also kept two Grade 10s in Jordan Vincent and Cody Pratt with Keith McElhanney transferring in from Hunting Hills.

Dan Billett, who is Grade 11, moved up from the JV team while Evan Petriew is in Grade 12 and Linden Petersen Grade 11.

“We don’t have a lot of height, but we’re not short either,” said Doan, prior to a 72-59 loss to Ponoka.

“We’re fast enough and we play good defence. What we’ve been working on is our scoring.

“We’ve played all 4A schools so far this year and

held most of them to around 60 points, so anytime you can do that you’ll be in the game, but we have struggled offensively.”

The Lightning go into this season as the defending 4A zone champions, led by Dallas Hancox, who is with the RDC Kings.

“Last year we were 10 deep and this year it’s six or seven deep. But we’ll keep developing and get to eight or nine deep,” he said. “Right now we’re struggling a bit, but it’s where we are the end of the year that counts.”

One of the problems Doan sees is that the veteran players need to step up and realize the game is in their hands.

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Raptors’ home woes continue with OT loss

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Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan dunks against Charlotte Bobcats’ during first-half NBA action in Toronto on Wednesday.

Bobcats 104 Raptors 102 OT TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors were set to depart for a gruelling four-game road swing after Wednesday night’s loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.

The trip couldn’t come at a better time, as it’s homecourt that proving a disadvantage to Toronto this season.

Kemba Walker hit a buzzerbeating jump shot in overtime to lift the Charlotte Bobcats to a 104102 overtime victory Wednesday, handing the Raptors their eighth loss at home this season.

“It’s one of those things that whatever it is, we’re not generating enough focus. . .,” said Raptors coach Dwane Casey, at a loss to explain the discrepancy between playing at home and on the road.

“We have far more focus on the road than we do at home, and that is a concern. I talked to the team about it today. We have great fans, great crowd, warm building, hot building, so there’s no reason why we can’t come out with that type of fire and intensity and don’t wait until you get hit in the mouth, punched in the mouth until we turn it on.”

The Raptors are 5-6 on the road this season, and just 4-8 at the Air

Canada Centre.

Walker scored 29 points, including his 18-footer that sealed the victory for Charlotte (12-14). Al Jefferson added 24 points.

“It hurts, everyone who loses a game by a buzzer beater, you’d rather get blown out by 50 than lose on a buzzer beater,” said Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, who had 17 points and six assists.

DeMar DeRozan scored a gamehigh 30 points for Toronto (9-14), while Amir Johnson had a gamehigh 13 rebounds to go with 10 points. Newcomer John Salmons finished with 11 points, while Jonas Valanciunas added 10.

The Raptors led by as much as 16 points midway through the third, but the Bobcats closed the quarter with a 25-9 run to send the game into the fourth locked at 70-70 in front of an Air Canada Centre crowd of 15,201.

It was a see-saw battle through the fourth quarter, and the Raptors trailed by three points twice in the last 21 seconds — the difference negated the second time

by Lowry’s three-pointer with 12 seconds to go to tie the game 9595. DeRozan then stripped Walker on the Bobcats’ last possession to guarantee overtime.

Valanciunas, Johnson and DeRozan had the Raptors’ only three field goals in a sloppy five

minutes of overtime that saw the Raptors miss on their first six shots. But DeRozan made oneof-two free throws with a second left to tie it up 102-102. Walker, guarded by Valanciunas — who was slow to get to him — was open when he made the winning buzzer-beater.

“Tough, tough one second,” Valanciunas said. “He made a tough shot. Could make a better job on defence, but it happened. Could be earlier, maybe he wouldn’t make that, but what happened happened.”

Now the Raptors depart for a tough four-game road trip that takes them through Dallas, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and New York. The Raptors play eight of their next 10 games on the road — a good thing, perhaps.

“I don’t know, I have no idea,” Lowry said, on the poor home record. “I really can’t explain it, I can’t put my foot on it, we’ve really got to find a way to change it around.”

Lowry doesn’t agree with Casey assessment that it’s a lack of focus.

“Naw. . .we’ve just got to find a way to win at home, make the homecourt more of an advantage for us.”

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Hollingsworth making final push for Olympic gold ECKVILLE SKELETON ATHLETE LEADS CANADA’S TEAM FOR THIRD AND FINAL WINTER GAMES, SYLVAN LAKE’S RUSH GOING FOR ANOTHER BOBSLEIGH MEDAL

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Unlike her two previous Olympic Games, Mellisa Hollingsworth heads to Sochi, Russia, less of a favourite and more an underdog. She’s fine with that.

Hollingsworth, from Eckville, Alta., joined Sarah Reid and John Fairbairn of Calgary and Eric Neilson of Kelowna, B.C., as the first skeleton racers named to Canada’s 2014 Olympic team Wednesday. Another man and woman may be added to the skeleton team in January.

Reid, Fairbairn and Neilson are Olympic rookies. The 33-year-old Hollingsworth says her third Winter Games will be her last and she does not intend to bow out quietly.

“I’m definitely ready to step up

to the plate,” she declared. “I’m still striving. I’m not there to participate, I’ll tell you that.”

Hollingsworth owns over 30 world championship and World Cup medals.

The last time many Canadians saw her, Hollingsworth was tearfully apologizing on national television for finishing fifth in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Hollingsworth won a bronze medal in 2006, so the pressure to win a medal at home was enormous. Heading to Sochi, she’s felt empowered by Canadians’ reactions to her public despair almost four years ago.

“I feel a lot stronger from that experience,” she said. “A lot of that has come from Canada’s support of people not throwing me under the bus for not winning a medal at those Olympics.

“That was a big eye-opener to know people are still behind you because

of your character and not necessarily your result. That’s my definition of success right there.”

Hollingsworth was informed Sunday by head coach Duff Gibson, the 2006 Olympic men’s champion, that she was going to Sochi.

She won silver at the 2012 world championship, but felt short of the criteria for automatic nomination to the 2014 Olympic team.

Reid and Neilson both met the standard of four top-six World Cup results last season and in the first half of this season.

Fairbairn earned Canada’s second male spot because he is currently Canada’s top-ranked male in the spot. Hollingsworth ranked No. 2 among Canadian women behind Reid to earn the second female berth.

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every other Olympic year kind of on fire and leading the World Cup standings, but then again at those Olympics Games I didn’t achieve what we thought I could,” Hollingsworth explained. “I won an Olympic medal in Torino, but I was expected to win gold.

Same thing in Vancouver.”

Canada had to rank among the top two countries in women’s skeleton and in the top three in men’s skeleton on Jan. 19 in order to qualify a third sled for both sexes.

Defending Olympic men’s champion Jon Montgomery was not among the group introduced Wednesday at a Calgary mall theatre. The Russell, Man., slider faces an uphill climb to claim the third men’s berth should Canada get it.

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Tuesday’s results Swift Current 6 Kamloops 3 Moose Jaw 4 Prince Albert 3 Kelowna 7 Saskatoon 1 Victoria 5 Edmonton 3 Calgary 6 Regina 3 Lethbridge 5 Kootenay 4 (SO) Red Deer 5 Medicine Hat 2 Everett 4 Portland 2 Seattle 5 Tri-City 2

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20 11 5 45 84 83 16 12 5 37 95 101 16 15 3 35 78 95 15 16 5 35 95 106 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 36 24 7 5 53 116 91 Los Angeles 35 23 8 4 50 97 68 San Jose 34 21 7 6 48 112 84 Vancouver 36 20 10 6 46 100 86 Phoenix 33 18 10 5 41 105 103 Calgary 34 13 16 5 31 86 108 Edmonton 36 11 22 3 25 93 123 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO Minnesota 3, Vancouver 2, SO Boston 2, Calgary 0 Buffalo 4, Winnipeg 2 Florida 3, Toronto 1 Montreal 3, Phoenix 1 Anaheim 5, Detroit 2 Philadelphia 5, Washington 2 San Jose 4, St. Louis 2 Chicago 3, Nashville 1 Dallas 3, Colorado 2 Los Angeles 3, Edmonton 0 Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO New Jersey 5, Ottawa 2

NY Rangers 6 11 9 6 — 32 Goal — Pittsburgh: Fleury (W, 20-8-1); NY Rangers: Lundqvist (LO, 10-14-2).

Power plays (goal-chances)Pittsburgh: 1-2; NY Rangers: 1-4.

Thursday’s Games Boston at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Phoenix at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Columbus at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Florida at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Calgary at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Nashville at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Montreal at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Colorado, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

NHL Scoring Leaders

Friday’s Games Anaheim at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

Washington at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Vancouver at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Florida at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Christmas break until Dec. 27 Wednesday’s summaries

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 37 25 7 5 55 138 102 33 22 7 4 48 114 80 33 22 10 1 45 96 78

Penguins 4, RANGERS 3 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Second Period 1. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 18 (Jokinen, Crosby) 12:44 (pp).

2. NY Rangers, Hagelin 7 (Moore, Richards) 15:35.

Penalties — Falk NYR (tripping) 5:19, Dupuis Pgh (hooking) 8:57, McDonagh NYR (tripping) 11:21, Del Zotto NYR (cross-checking) 13:50, Zolnierczyk Pgh (unsportsmanlike conduct) 13:50.

Third Period 3. Pittsburgh, Dupuis 6 (Crosby, Kunitz) 5:25.

4. Pittsburgh, Sutter 7 (Maatta) 6:26.

5. NY Rangers, Zuccarello 7 (Moore, Falk) 12:43.

6. NY Rangers, Brassard 6 (Pouliot, Zuccarello) 18:14 (pp).

Penalties — Zolnierczyk Pgh (roughing) 5:44, Dorsett NYR (roughing) 5:44, Despres Pgh (highsticking) 8:09, Niskanen Pgh (high-sticking) 17:17.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — Kunitz Pgh (goaltender interference) 0:14.

Shootout Pittsburgh : Jokinen miss, Crosby miss, Kunitz miss, Dupuis miss, Sutter goal.

NY Rangers : Zuccarello miss, Nash miss, Moore miss, Richards miss, Pouliot miss.

Shots on goal Pittsburgh 9 11 9 3 — 32

Devils 5, Senators 2 First Period 1. New Jersey, Gionta 1 (Henrique, Volchenkov) 2:02 (sh).

2. New Jersey, Boucher 1 (Gelinas, Ryder) 12:08.

Penalties — Zidlicky NJ (hooking) 1:08.

Second Period 3. New Jersey, Jagr 12 (Zajac, Greene) 2:08 (pp).

4. Ottawa, Greening 3 (Zibanejad, Karlsson) 5:30 (pp).

5. New Jersey, Brunner 8 (Elias) 19:32.

Penalties — Ryan Ott (holding) 0:19, Zajac NJ (interference) 4:53, Karlsson Ott (hooking) 8:56, NJ Bench (too many men) 8:56, MacArthur Ott (boarding) 20:00, MacArthur Ott (roughing) 20:00.

Third Period 6. Ottawa, Michalek 6 (Wiercioch) 8:35 (pp).

7. New Jersey, Gelinas 4 (Brunner, Elias) 9:20.

Penalties — Zidlicky NJ (hooking) 7:29, Corvo Ott (cross-checking) 9:55, Janssen NJ (misconduct) 19:35, MacArthur Ott (misconduct) 19:35.

Shots on goal Ottawa 7 8 10 — 25 New Jersey 12 11 10 — 33 Goal — Ottawa: Lehner (L, 5-8-3); New Jersey: Brodeur (W, 10-8-2).

Power plays (goal-chances)Ottawa: 2-3; New Jersey: 1-4.

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Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 10 4 0 .714 369 Miami 8 6 0 .571 310 N.Y. Jets 6 8 0 .429 246 Buffalo 5 9 0 .357 300 South W L T Pct PF y-Indianapolis 9 5 0 .643 338 Tennessee 5 9 0 .357 326 Jacksonville 4 10 0 .286 221 Houston 2 12 0 .143 253 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 9 5 0 .643 354 Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 296 Pittsburgh 6 8 0 .429 321 Cleveland 4 10 0 .286 288 West W L T Pct PF x-Denver 11 3 0 .786 535 x-Kansas City 11 3 0 .786 399 San Diego 7 7 0 .500 343 Oakland 4 10 0 .286 295 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 8 6 0 .571 364 Dallas 7 7 0 .500 393

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Indianapolis at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

Denver at Houston, 11 a.m.

Miami at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

New Orleans at Carolina, 11 a.m.

Dallas at Washington, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m.

Minnesota at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Tennessee at Jacksonville, 11 a.m.

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Traded INF Danny Valencia to Kansas City for OF David Lough.

BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired INF Jonathan Herrera from Colorado for LHP Franklin Morales and RHP Chris Martin.

Named Kevin Boles manager and Bruce Crabbe coach of Pawtucket (IL); Billy McMillon manager of Portland (EL); Carlos Febles manager and U.L. Washington hitting coach of Salem (Carolina); Darren Fenster manager, Nelson Paulino hitting coach and Satoshi Kajiyama trainer of Greenville (SAL); Nick Faciana trainer of Lowell (NYP); and Tom Kotchman manager of the GCL Red Sox. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Traded OF Drew Stubbs to Colorado for LHP Josh Outman.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Traded C/OF Ryan Doumit to Atlanta for LHP Sean Gilmartin. Promoted Rob Antony to vice-president/assistant general manager, Mike Clough to vice-president/ ticket sales and service, Paul Froehle to vicepresident/ticket operations and Nancy O’Brien to vice-president/brand marketing, Dan Starkey to senior director/ballpark development, Sean Harlin to director of major league video, Chris Iles to director of corporate and digital communications, Sam Henschen to senior manager of Twins Productions, Brandon Johnson to senior manager of business intelligence and analytics and Dana Minion to senior manager of ballpark maintenance.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with OF Franklin Gutierrez. Assigned OF Travis Witherspoon outright to Jackson (SL). Designated RHP Chance Ruffin for assignment.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Justin Germano on a minor league contract.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Named Carmelo Martinez Latin American field co-ordinator, Mike Mason assistant minor league pitching coordinator, Nick Frangella minor league training and performance co-ordinator, Chuck Baughman assistant minor league training co-ordinator and Rick Tronerud minor league rehab pitching coordinator.

MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with 3B Casey McGehee on a one-year contract.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Promoted Bob Hallas to vice-president for stadium operations, Teddy Werner to vice-president for business development and Michael Boettcher to director of grounds.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Roberto Hernandez on a one-year contract and C Lou Marson, OFs Dave Sappelt and Tony Gwynn Jr. and RHP Sean O’Sullivan on minor league contracts. Designated C Sebastian Valle for assignment. Named John Mizerock assistant hitting coach.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with 1B Travis Ishikawa; OF/INF Michael Martinez; LHPs Brandon Mann, Daniel Schlereth and Adam Wilk; and RHPs Kyle McPherson and Elvin Ramirez on minor league contracts.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Acquired INF Ryan Jackson from Houston for INF/OF Jesus Guzman.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Signed a four-year working agreement with Syracuse (IL).

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Denver F Jordan Hamilton one game for throwing a punch and making contact with the shoulder of Oklahoma City C Steven Adams during Tuesday’s game.

NBA Development League IDAHO STAMPEDE — Signed G Christian Kabongo. Placed F E.J. Singler on the inactive list.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Seattle CB Brandon

Browner indefinitely, without pay, for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Fined Pittsburgh LB Terence Garvin $25,000 for his hit on Cincinnati P Kevin Huber during a Dec. 15 game.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OT Joe Long to a two-year contract.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed WR/KR Michael Spurlock. Signed DT Frank Kearse from Tennessee’s practice squad and LB Jonathan Stewart to the practice squad.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed RB Ben Tate on injured reserve. Signed RB Jonathan Grimes.

Signed TE Phillip Supernaw to the practice squad.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Announced the retirement of C Brad Meester, effective at the end of the season.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Placed TE Dominique Jones on the reserve/non-football illness list and TE Demetrius Harris on practice squad injured reserve list. Released TE Jheranie Boyd from the practice squad. Signed TE Richard Gordon. Signed WR Fred Williams and TE Jake Byrne to the practice squad.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed RB Joe Banyard and DE Spencer Nealy to the practice squad.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Released CB Chris Carr. Signed PK Shayne Graham and S Eric Frampton.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed WR Dwight Jones to the practice squad.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Placed CB Coty Sensabaugh on injured reserve. Signed CB Khalid Wooten from the practice squad and CB George Baker and DT Kurt Taufa’asau to the practice squad.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Claimed C J.D. Walton off waivers from Denver. Waived WR Lance Lewis.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed QB Matt Nichols and S Mike Miller to contract extensions through 2015.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Pittsburgh D Deryk Engelland five games for an illegal check to the head of Detroit F Justin Abdelkader during Saturday’s game.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Placed D Dalton Prout on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 16.

DALLAS STARS — Signed D Maxime Fortunus to a one-year contract.

DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled RW Jordin Tootoo from Grand Rapids (AHL).

MINNESOTA WILD — Placed G Josh Harding on injured reserve. Recalled G Johan Gustafsson from Iowa (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Activated C Stephen Gionta from injured reserve.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Agreed to terms with F Alexander Steen on a three-year contract extension.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Signed D JeanPhilippe Cote to a two-year contract. Reassigned D Matt Taormina and F Dana Tyrell to Syracuse (AHL).

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Placed F Trevor Smith on injured reserve. Recalled F Jerred Smithson from Toronto (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled G Michal Neuvirth from conditioning loan at Hershey (AHL).

WINNIPEG JETS — Reassigned F John Albert to St. John’s (AHL).

American Hockey League NORFOLK ADMIRALS — Released D Ryan Parent and F Chris Collins from player tryout agreements. Signed Parent and returned Collins to Bakersfield (ECHL).

PEORIA RIVERMEN — Signed LW Justin Gvora to an SPHL contract and RW Paul Chiasson to a three-game tryout contract. Announced Fs Garrett Vermeersch and Parker Stanfield have

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Arizona at Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 2:05 p.m.

Oakland at San Diego, 2:25 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Green Bay, 2:25 p.m.

New England at Baltimore, 2:25 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23 Atlanta at San Francisco, 6:40 p.m.

NFL Odds (Odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Sunday MIAMI at Buffalo 2.5 42.5 New Orleans at CAROLINA 3.5 47.5 DALLAS at Washington 2.5 53.5 Tampa Bay at ST. LOUIS 5.5 43.5 Cleveland at NY JETS 2.5 40.5 Indianapolis at KANSAS CITY 6.5 44.5 Minnesota at CINCINNATI 7.5 47.5 DENVER at Houston 10.5 52.5 TENNESSEE at Jacksonville 4.5 44.5 Arizona at SEATTLE 10.5 44.5 NY Giants at DETROIT 9.5 48.5 New England at BALTIMORE 2.5 44.5 Oakland at SAN DIEGO 10.5 50.5 Chicago at PHILADELPHIA 2.5 55.5 Pittsburgh at Green Bay OFF OFF Monday Atlanta at SAN FRANCISCO 13.5 45.5

Today

● Men’s basketball: Sheraton Red Deer vs. Gord Scott Nissan, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Dream Team, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Friday

● Peewee AA hockey: Okotoks at Lacombe, 6 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Three Hills at Stettler, 7:30 p.m. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Red Deer Aero Equipment at Red Deer Northstar, 8 p.m., Arena. ● Midget AA hockey: Red Deer Elks at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 8:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

Saturday

● Peewee AA hockey: Cranbrook at Sylvan Lake, 12:30 p.m.; Medicine Hat White at Lacombe, 1:45 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Grande Prairie at Red Deer Black, 2 p.m., Arena. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Peace Country at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Kin City B. ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Bruins at Red Deer Elks, 4:45 p.m., Arena; Calgary

Gold at Sylvan Lake, 7 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Bow Valley at Red Deer Ramada, 3:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Badlands at Sylvan Lake, 5:45 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Stony Plain at Bentley, 7 p.m. ● AJHL: Sherwood Park at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Three Hills at Ponoka, 8 p.m.

Sunday ● Peewee AA hockey: Medicine Hat White at Red Deer TBS, 10:30 a.m., Collicutt Centre; Cranbrook at Lacombe, 3 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Grande Prairie at Red Deer White, noon, Arena. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Peace Country at Red Deer,12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Bantam AA hockey: Bow Valley at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2:15 p.m., Kinex. ● Midget AAA hockey: Edmonton Southside at Red Deer, 3 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Bruins at Lacombe, 4:30 p.m.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 12 15 .444 — Toronto 9 14 .391 1 Brooklyn 9 16 .360 2 New York 8 17 .320 3 Philadelphia 7 19 .269 4 1/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 19 6 .760 — Atlanta 14 12 .538 5 1/2 Charlotte 12 14 .462 7 1/2 Washington 11 13 .458 7 1/2 Orlando 8 18 .308 11 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 20 5 .800 — Detroit 13 14 .481 8 Chicago 9 14 .391 10 Cleveland 9 15 .375 10 1/2 Milwaukee 5 20 .200 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 20 5 .800 — Houston 16 9 .640 4 Dallas 15 10 .600 5 New Orleans 11 12 .478 8 Memphis 10 15 .400 10 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 20 4 .833 1/2 Portland 22 5 .815 — Denver 14 10 .583 6 1/2 Minnesota 13 13 .500 8 1/2 Utah 7 21 .250 15 1/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB

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Tuesday’s Games Portland 119, Cleveland 116 Charlotte 95, Sacramento 87 L.A. Lakers 96, Memphis 92 Oklahoma City 105, Denver 93 Golden State 104, New Orleans 93 Wednesday’s Games Utah 86, Orlando 82 Miami 97, Indiana 94 Charlotte 104, Toronto 102, OT Detroit 107, Boston 106 Atlanta 124, Sacramento 107 Washington 113, Brooklyn 107 Minnesota 120, Portland 109 New York 107, Milwaukee 101,2OT Dallas 105, Memphis 91 San Antonio 108, Phoenix 101 Chicago at Houston, late New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, late Thursday’s Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Utah at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Houston at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Despite playing with only seven players the Lindsay Thurber Raiders defeated the Wetaskiwin Sabres 61-37 in Central Alberta Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball League play at LTCHS Wednesday.

Kristin Demale had 22 points, Kiera Fujimoto 13 and Shannon Bickley 12 for the Raiders while Breanne Mantai had 12 for the Sabres.

The Raiders were coming off a 52-50 victory over Ardrossan in the final of the Ardrossan tournament. ● In other JV action Notre Dame took both ends of a doubleheader from Camrose, winning the girls’ contest 50-35 and the boys’ game 73-42.

Gemma Davis had 16 points and Jonna Suerte 15 for the Notre Dame girls and MacKenzie Alexander 11 for Camrose.

Cody White led the Notre Dame boys with 14 points while Christian Ford had 21 for Camrose.

RDC teams going to be busy during Christmas VOLLEYBALL TEAMS GOING TO U.S., BASKETBALL TEAMS COMPETING IN ALBERTA TOURNAMENTS T h e R D C s p o r t s representative on the Jan. 4. teams will be busy CCAA player of the ● Two RDC players over the Christmas month voting. were selected the fibreak.

T h e b a s k e t b a l l nal ACAC athletes of B o t h v o l l e y b a l l Kings, who dropped the week for the first teams will travel to the to sixth in the nation half of the season.

United States while from second after losBasketball Kings the basketball squads ing to Medicine Hat, f i f t h - y e a r p o i n t will compete in Alber- will compete in the guard Lloyd Strickta tournaments.

SAIT Trojans Holiday land received the T h e v o l l e y b a l l Classic, Jan. 2-4, open- top male award after Kings, who are ranked ing against Olds Col- a spectacular perNo. 1 in Canada, will lege. formance in a 113-47 travel to Anaheim, CaT h e b a s k e t b a l l win over SAIT. He lif, from Dec. 27-Jan. 3, Queens will attend had 24 points, 10 asand train with Douglas the NAIT Ooks an- sists and five steals.

College of New West- nual Blue-Gold tourMeanwhile hockminster, B.C. and play nament, Jan, 2-4. They ey Queens thirdmatches against Cal face Concordia Jan. 2, year forward Jayna Baptist University and Grant MacEwan, Jan.3 Kitchen scored three Concordia University and the University of goals and added Irvine. The highlight Alberta, Augustana, three assists in a 7-2 of the trip will a match against the two-time defending NCAA Division I champion University of California Irvine Anteaters on Dec. 28.

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Swift Current 38 20 13 1 4 132 Regina 36 18 14 2 2 120 Brandon 35 18 14 3 0 129 Prince Albert 35 17 16 2 0 121 Moose Jaw 37 10 21 3 3 97 Saskatoon 38 10 25 1 2 109 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Calgary 34 22 7 2 3 119 Edmonton 34 23 10 0 1 129 Medicine Hat 35 21 11 3 0 119 Kootenay 37 18 16 2 1 109 Red Deer 35 17 16 0 2 104 Lethbridge 38 6 27 2 3 96

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 34 23 9 2 48 Montreal 36 21 12 3 45 Tampa Bay 34 20 11 3 43 Detroit 36 15 12 9 39 Toronto 36 17 16 3 37 Ottawa 36 14 16 6 34 Florida 35 13 17 5 31 Buffalo 34 8 23 3 19 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 36 25 10 1 51 Washington 34 18 13 3 39 Carolina 34 14 13 7 35 Philadelphia 34 15 15 4 34 N.Y. Rangers35 16 17 2 34 New Jersey 35 14 15 6 34 Columbus 34 14 16 4 32 N.Y. Islanders35 9 19 7 25

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MLB average salary increases to record level THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

second at $7.82 million.

Houston’s average of $549,603 was the smallest since the 1999 Kansas City Royals at $534,460.

The Miami Marlins were 29th at $830,069, down from $3.77 million in 2012, when they ranked 10th.

Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement requires a team to use revenue-sharing money it receives “in an effort to improve its performance on the field.”

The Marlins had been required to raise player payroll annually from 2010-12 under an agreement between MLB and the union.

However, the issue is being dealt with under a provision in the collective bargaining agreement that gradually eliminates the 15 teams in the largest markets from receiving revenue sharing, and the Astros are 15th. Under that provision, those clubs forfeited 25 per cent of the money this year, half in 2014, 75 per cent the fol-

lowing year and all in 2016.

“We are watching both clubs closely, but were already aware what their 2013 spending would be and that there wasn’t enough there to move beyond acknowledging as much,” new union head Tony Clark said. “With Houston a big factor is their impending ’market disqualification.’ For Miami, they actually have a long-range plan that suggests they will make the considerations necessary to be compliant.

“That said, both clubs are being monitored, and MLB recognizes that there is a potential for a dispute if the clubs do not move in the right direction.”

World Series champion Boston was fourth at $5.46 million, just behind Detroit at $5.53 million.

St. Louis, which won the NL pennant, was 10th at $3.75 million.

Tampa Bay had the lowest ranking among the 10 playoff teams and was 24th at $2.13 million.

Midget AAA teams to play in Mac’s tournament Both Red Deer teams have been accepted into the 36th annual Calgary Mac’s Midget AAA hockey tournament, which runs from Dec. 26-Jan. 1.

The two-time national champion Red Deer Optimist Chiefs open play Dec. 26 at 10 a.m. at Father David Bauer Arena against the Notre Dame Argos.

They face the Okanagan Rockets, Dec. 27 at 11:45 a.m. at Father David Bauer and meet the Cariboo Cougars,

Dec. 28 at 2:30p.m. at Max Bell Centre 1. They finish pool play Dec. 29 at 11:45 a.m. against the Calgary Flames at Father David Bauer.

The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs open female play Dec. 26 at 4:30p.m. against the Fraser Valley Phantom.

They clash with the Calgary Bruins, Dec. 27 at 8:30p.m., the Peace Country Storm, Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m., and the Westman Wildcats, Dec. 30 at 8 a.m. All their games are at Max Bell Centre 2.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Dave Misener netted 18 points to lead Triple A Batteries to a 61-52 Central Alberta Men’s Basketball Association win

over The Secret Runs.

Brent Higgins added nine points for the winners, while Jay Johnsten scored 10 in a losing

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BALL: Themselves “Last year they could rely on the other guys to do it. Now it’s their turn to step up and do it themselves. It’s a learning stage and on the positive side is that they’re all good kids with a good work ethic. They’ll figure it out,” said Doan.

Ross had 18 points and Wright 11 for the Lightning against the Broncs, who got 22 points from Travis Lee and 18 from Ethan Minde. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

WOES: Strong game The Raptors shot 43 per cent from the floor to Charlotte’s 46 per cent. The Raptors outrebounded the Bobcats 5040.

It was another strong game for Johnson, who injected some desperatelyneeded energy into one of the ugliest quarters of basketball by either team in a while. The Raptors’ two assists were the only assists in the quarter, and both teams shot just under a lowly 32 per cent. The Bobcats led 18-15 heading into the second.

The Raptors pulled away in what was an only slightly more exciting second quarter, outscoring their visitors 32-19. DeRozan had 11 points in the frame, and Lowry’s driving layup with 23 seconds left put the Raptors up by 12. They took a 47-37 lead into the halftime break.

Walker scored 11 points in the third quarter as the Bobcats chipped away at Toronto’s lead, tying it up on a Jefferson layup with two minutes to play.

GOLD: Best chances Montgomery took the 2011-12 season off from racing to build a new sled from scratch, but has yet to adjust to it and his results have suffered.

Cassie Hawrysh of Brandon, Man., and Robynne Thompson of Calgary are in the running for the possible third position on the women’s team.

Reid, a bronze medallist at the 2013 world championship, and the experienced Hollingsworth are Canada’s best chances to continue the country’s run of Olympic medals in the sport.

Hollingsworth also tried a new sled this season that did not work for her.

She didn’t qualify at fall selection trials for Canada’s World Cup team and opened the season on the secondary Intercontinental Cup circuit.

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In other action Woody’s RV downed the Vikings 68-61 as Michael Gajudo had 16 points and Jayson Vinoya 13.

Gabe Greening had 12 for the Vikings.

When she had the opportunity to race a recent World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., Hollingsworth got back on the sled she’d been on for a decade and a half and finished eighth.

“I was doing everything possible to get on some new equipment and get onto that state of flow on a new sled and it just did not work for me,” she explained.

“I spent 15 years of my life learning the ins and outs of that sled that it’s become an appendage, another part of my body. I went to Lake Placid and felt like me again. This is the first time since the world championships in 2012 that I’ve been this confident or this comfortable on my sled.”

For that reason, she’s hoping to build momentum in the four World Cup races before the Sochi Games in February.

“I’m the strongest and the fastest I’ve ever been,” Hollingsworth said.

“I’m pushing a sled very, very well and now I’m confident in my sled that I have, the old sled and knowing it can still go fast.

“I’ve got four more opportunities to see where things can go result-wise, but it really doesn’t matter. What matters is Sochi.” ● Sylvan Lake’s Lyndon Rush will pilot Canada’s top bobsleigh into the Sochi Olympics after the team was announced Monday.

A star-studded line-up of 16 medalwinning athletes have officially been nominated by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to represent Canada in men’s and women’s bobsleigh at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Olympic bronze medal-winning pilot, Rush, will lead the 12 men into Sochi which includes: David Bissett, Lascelles Brown, Neville Wright, Chris Spring, Jesse Lumsden, Cody Sorensen, Ben Coakwell, Justin Kripps, James McNaughton, Tim Randall, Bryan Barnett and Graeme Rinholm.

Reigning Olympic women’s champions, Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse along with Jenny Ciochetti, and Chelsea Valois were also named during an announcement at the Chalet du Mont Royal in Montreal. Four athletes, including Luke Demetre, Sam Giguere, Emily Baadsvik, and Kate O’Brien are still vying for the final two positions that will be confirmed in January.

“It’s always an exceptional feeling to stand atop the podium and hear the national anthem played,” said Heather Moyse, Vancouver 2010 gold medallist. “Every Olympic Gamesis special – I feel the same excitement and pride today as I did when I was named to the 2006 and 2010 Canadian Olympic Teams. I know we are all going to give our everything to represent Canada the best we can.”

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NO ONE INJURED AS CHIMNEY ERUPTS; FIRE QUICKLY SUPPRESSED

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A chimney blaze that fire officials said could have been worse was quickly put out

by Penhold firefighters on Tuesday evening.

Fire crews were called to a report of a house fire on Bouteiller Close in Penhold.

Penhold Fire Chief Jim Pendergast said crews were on scene within about five minutes of the call and had the fire put out within another five minutes.

“They came home, they put their wood stove on and then the kids came upstairs and told their dad something was wrong,” said Pendergast.

“They checked on it, he shut the damper and it didn’t help anything. They immedi-

ately called 911 and evacuated the house.”

The source of the fire was a wood stove and chimney in use at the time. About $5,000 worth of damage was done to the wood stove, chimney and roof around the chimney.

Pendergast said crews used water and foam to extinguish the fire and thermal imaging cameras to determine the fire’s location.

The cause of the fire was a buildup of soot and byproducts of wood burning completely blocking the chimney.

“You need to make sure you maintain it,” said Pendergast. “You should call a professional in to clean your chimney. Even though people use the logs that clean the chimneys out, it is best to get a professional in to clean it.”

It isn’t just wood burning fireplaces or

stoves that need to be cleaned this time of year either.

Furnaces should also be serviced to prevent fires.

“As the weather gets colder, furnaces are used more and more and the furnace needs to be checked as well as getting vents cleaned,” said Pendergast.

Crews were called to the scene at 7:54 p.m. and stayed until 10:10 p.m. ventilating the house until the temperature was below -20C, initial readings in the house were above 150C, carbon monoxide readings were at zero and oxygen was at 21 per cent.

Four trucks and 14 firefighters responded to the call.

No one was injured during the fire. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

CHECKSTOP CASH A charity checkstop in Blackfalds raised $5,070 for the non-profit Blackfalds and District Victim Support Society on Dec. 14. The second annual checkstop also collected about two tubs of toys to be donated to families in need. The event raised awareness about the society, which helps victims and witnesses of violent crimes, abuse and tragedy in communities surrounding Red Deer, including Lacombe County, Clive, Tees, Springbrook, Haynes, Joffre and Gull Lake village. Funding will help train victim advocates, provide emergency services to those who need immediate support and develop strategies for the society.

SANTA SHUFFLE RAISES $7400 The third annual Red Deer Santa Shuffle has pulled in around an estimated $7,400 so far but some pledges are still being tallied and final totals will not be released until next month. The five-km Fun Run and one-km Elf Walk that took place in Rotary Park on Dec. 7 saw about 40 participants come out despite the bitter cold. More than 180 registered for the run but temperatures plummeted to around -47C with the windchill that day, keeping many families indoors.

The Shuffle was sponsored by the Salvation Army and the Running Room to help raise funds for Feed A Family for Christmas campaign. Last year, the event raked in around $8,500.

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Gary Webb dusts the snow off of his light display on his front yard on Ohio Close in Red Deer Wednesday afternoon. Webb and a few of his neighbours have put up a light show that has attracted some attention in Red Deer this year.

Christmas lights dazzle all who see

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF City residents can put some dazzle into their evenings with some of the best Christmas light displays in Red Deer.

Residents throughout the city have captured the spirit of the season, decorating their houses and front yards with all things festive.

Once again Jim Elliott, the Christmas light tour co-ordinator for Aspire — Special Needs Centre, has put together a tour of some of the best light displays in the city.

Every year for the last nine or so years, Elliott has organized a tour for the children, about an hour long, highlighting the beautiful lights in the city.

“There’s lots of nice homes in Red Deer,” said Elliott.

“The young children from Aspire can cent and Barrett Drive. only handle an hour but if someone were Displays at 35th Street and 42nd Avenue to give me the time I could probably make in Mountview and on Robinson Crescent in a route three hours long. There are a lot Rosedale are also part of his tour. of homes There’s in Red also an exDeer that ceptional are nicely house on done.”

60th Street But Elin north liott said if Red Deer, you want to west of — JIM ELLIOTT, CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR see some Burger Boy CO-ORDINATOR FOR ASPIRE on 55th Avof the best, start in Orienue. ole Park on Ohio Close to marvel at four Elliott took four busloads filled with exceptional homes at the end of the close. about 200 children on his tour on WednesAnother 10 there are nicely decorated as day night before heading to Parkland Garwell. den Centre to meet Santa Claus.

Next up, he suggests residents head to Bower to check out the lights on Bains CresPlease see LIGHTS on Page C2

‘I COULD PROBABLY MAKE A ROUTE THREE HOURS LONG. THERE ARE A LOT OF HOMES IN RED DEER... ’

Church looks to grow

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HOLY TRINITY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A local parish in need of a home is seeking community support to make its dream happen and provide a place to worship.

The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox parish, made up of about 30 people, has been using the Clearview Community Hall for their twice-monthly services. But parish president Morris

Brese said the group is growing and they need more space.

“The big thing right now is trying to find a permanent home,” said Brese. “Our church is multicultural. It is promoted as Ukrainian Orthodox, but we actually have Russians, Greeks and various ethnicities and some ethnicities are hesitant to come because we don’t have a physical building.

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Red Deer Catholic hopes for good news The Red Deer Catholic school board was not expecting a new high school for Christmas, but it is hoping the provincial government’s New Year’s resolution will be to be more Santa than Scrooge when it comes to providing school space for Red Deer teenagers.

The province has announced the building of six new schools in the last two weeks, two for Fort McMurray and one each

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for Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie and Airdrie.

In the spring, the province announced 22 new builds, to be completed in 2016.

The Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division so badly wants a new high school in Red Deer that is has already given the as-yet-hypothetical facility a name — St. Joseph High School.

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Maskwacis (Hobbema) RCMP Const.

Perry Cardinal said Jessica Wyoma Boysis is no longer considered missing.

People confirmed to police she was in Hobbema early Tuesday afternoon, although police did not see her.

Boysis was reported missing after she was last seen by her father on Dec. 6.

Four running for Rocky council seat Four candidates will vie for a vacant seat on Rocky Mountain House council in a January byelection.

A spot opened up on council when first-time councillor Rudy Lange had to step down last month because of health issues.

Matthew Kramer, Jim Kult, Sheila Mizera and Ernie Murias submitted their nomination papers by the Wednesday deadline.

Mizera ran unsuccessfully for mayor in the October municipal election and Kramer was an unsuccessful councillor candidate.

Advance voting will take place on Jan. 10 at the Lou Soppit Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Election day will be Jan. 15, with votes cast at the community centre from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Christmas and New Year’s are days where everyone deserves a day off, and as such garbage and recycling will not be collected on those days.

Because this year the statutory holidays fall on a Wednesday, certain neighbourhoods will see their pickup day shift. Homes typically scheduled for Wednesday pickup will have to adjust when they set their waste at the curb.

Residents in downtown, Parkvale, South Hill, Waskasoo and Woodlea will have their garbage collected on Thursday.

Sunnybrook, Southbrook, Bower and Inglewood collection is moved to Friday.

Mountainview, Grandview and Michener Hill west of 40th Avenue will

have their collection the following Monday.

Residents with questions can contact the city by calling 403-340-2583.

The city would like to remind residents to not put Christmas wrapping paper, tissue paper or Styrofoam in their blue box as the city’s residential recycling program is unable to process these materials.

All materials must be put out before 7 a.m. for pickup.

$292,537.50 that went missing from the clinic in the period from April 22, 2010, to Nov. 19, 2011.

More facts will be presented during sentencing, scheduled for March 13.

Special prosecutor Tony Bell, now based in Calgary, suggested the lengthy adjournment to give Gagne time to get her affairs in order, anticipating that she will be sent to prison.

Gagne was originally charged with 231 offences in connection with the missing money.

Woman admits stealing nearly $300,000 from employer A former manager of Image Dental Studio in Red Deer will be sentenced in March after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $300,000 from her employer.

Debbie Kim Gagne, 50, pleaded guilty in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday to a single count of theft in connection with monies totalling

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LIGHTS: Tradition The Kinsmen Club will take a group of seniors on the same tour as part of its tradition tonight.

For another major display — perhaps Central Alberta’s largest — head to Rocky Mountain House where the von Hollens have around 80,000 lights on their house at 5725 57th St. Close. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

CATHOLIC: Only existing secondary school facing space pressures

Accused in store clerk shooting wants trial by judge alone One of the two men accused of shooting a store clerk during a robbery in September has asked for trial by judge alone in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench.

Jaysen Arancon Reyes, 26, was airlifted to Calgary Foothills Hospital

with projects bundled together to be done by a single contractor, with a degree of uniformity realized through standardized designs.

Pelletier said he expects a new high school build would be undertaken using a more traditional method, to allow for greater flexibility in the design.

Of the new builds announced in 2013, only two have been high schools — one of which will incorporate the traditional design-build method.

CHURCH: Hope for more worshippers “We’re hoping if we have a building, more will come.”

They plan to start building next spring at a site in Vanier Woods. A benefactor paid for most of the land. To build the church, the parish must raise about $250,000 to get started because it is a new build. The building will cost about $450,000 to complete. The proposed building is about 2,000 square feet and would hold about 120 people.

“It’s a modest building, but it’s in the traditional orthodox style,” said Brese.

“It will have the copper dome that orthodox churches do.”

With the new building, they also hope to bring in a full-time priest. Right now they have Rev. Fr. Timothy Chrapko come for the twice-monthly services from Calgary. Orthodox Christianity is close to Catholicism, with some liturgical and sacramental differences, said Brese.

Its origins trace back to Constantinople, which is now Istanbul, and the Ottoman Empire.

Anyone is welcome to attend the parish, which has people from many backgrounds.

Anyone interested in helping the parish build its home can contact Brese at orthodoxrd@gmail.com or call 403-342-5472.

Donations can also be sent to the parish’s post office box at PO Box 24038, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6X6. Cheques should be made out to “Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of Red Deer.” Tax receipts will be issued. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Its only existing secondary school — Notre Dame High School — is chockablock, with the division requesting four modular classrooms for the facility for the 2014-15 school year to alleviate some pressures.

The board originally expected a larger announcement on new builds from the government in the fall.

That did not happen, and so now it is anticipating its name to be called in the spring.

Board chair Guy Pelletier said everything is in place to start on the project, short of provincial funding.

In the fall, the city allocated space for the proposed school in Timberlands, northeast of the 67th Street and 30th Avenue intersection.

The city also committed to a plan to service the site next year.

Pelletier said if the announcement comes next year, he imagines the school would open its doors in 2018.

While it waits for the announcement, the division has put together a working group, with guidance from Group2 Architecture, to formulate a design for the No. 1 project on its capital wishlist. The group is working out how it would like to see a school laid out and how it could incorporate other community elements in the facility.

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Police allege that two men, Jeffrey Lyle Geary, 30, and Eric Michael Ayotte, 29, brought a sawed-off shotgun as part of their plan to rob the store.

In Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday, defence counsel Arnold Piragoff of Edmonton entered a plea of not guilty for Ayotte and asked that he be tried by judge alone, with a preliminary hearing to be held on Aug. 11.

Preliminary hearings may be requested to determine whether the Crown’s case is strong enough to proceed to trial.

Geary’s defence counsel, Patty MacNaughton, said she and her client are taking a different route and are working on a plea negotiation with Crown prosecutor Jason Snider.

Geary’s court dates will mesh with Ayotte’s for now, pending results of those negotiations.

Wildrose says kids’ surgeries cancelled THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Alberta’s Wildrose party says children’s surgeries are being cancelled every week due to staff shortages.

But Alberta Health Services’ medical director says that’s not the reason surgeries were postponed.

Wildrose Health critic Heather Forsyth said Wednesday that doctors have told her that two to three surgeries per week at Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary have been cancelled because there wasn’t enough staff.

Forsyth says the families are distraught, having to take their children home without having their surgery.

AHS medical director Dr. Francois Belanger says six surgeries had to be postponed this month, but not because of a staff shortage.

He says it has to do with how the operating room is managed on a day-to-day basis, as well as the patients’ medical condition, type of procedure, and what kind of recovery bed is required.

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From the left, Kendra Constantineau, Hailey Holton and Madison Abbott shop at the Normandeau School Christmas Store. For the fifth year students at the school have the opportunity to shop over their noon-hour lunch break for presents for friends and family. The gifts priced from 50 cents to five dollars have been donated to the school and some have been purchased by volunteers.

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As bloated as his ego WILL FERRELL’S PUFFED-UP TV NEWSCASTER RON BURGUNDY IS BACK FOR THE LONG-DELAYED SEQUEL TO ANCHORMAN Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2.5 stars (out of four) Rating: PG By the beard of Zeus, what is this?

So might Ron Burgundy ask, as may you, about the mere existence of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

It’s the longawaited comedy sequel that supposedly nobody wanted, except for millions PETER of fans of BurHOWELL gundy, Will Ferrell’s puffed-up TV newscaster, and his Channel 4 teammates: thunderdolt weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), scented news sleuth Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports clod Champ “Whammy!” Kind (David Koechner).

The little people didn’t matter, according to studio bean counters, which is why it took nearly a decade to make a follow-up to the 2004 cult hit Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Now that it’s here, again directed

by Adam McKay and co-written by him with Ferrell, we need to stroke Zeus’s whiskers and wonder if maybe those bean counters had a point.

It’s not that Anchorman 2 is bad.

Laughs are plentiful, even if the quotable catchphrases aren’t so much this time. If you loved the first Anchorman, you’ll at least like the sequel.

But it’s gone from being kind of a big deal to being kind of a bloated deal.

Much of what was great about the first movie has been blown up to the point where hilarity turns to head-scratching silliness.

The first Anchorman was wicked satire about 1970s egos, fashions and gender wars; this one is blunt theatre of the absurd at the dawn of 1980s corporate and media excess.

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(Left to right) David Koechner is Champ Kind, Paul Rudd is Brian Fantana, Will Ferrell is Ron Burgundy and Steve Carell is Brick Tamland in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

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The oldest films joining the registry this year are from the silent era. They include 1920’s Daughter of Dawn, which featured an all-Native-American cast of Comanche and Kiowa people, with a fictional love story and a record of Native American traditions of the time.

The 1919 silent film A Virtuous Vamp, a spoof on workplace romance, made Constance Talmadge an early film star.

And Ella Cinders from 1926 featured the famous actress Colleen Moore.

Earlier this month, the library released a study that found 70 per cent of America’s feature-length silent films have already been lost.

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Original prints of even newer movies, such as Michael Moore’s Roger and Me from 1989, have become endangered.

In a statement to the library, Moore said he learned last year that there were no more usable prints left of his film about the hemorrhaging of jobs at General Motors in Flint, Mich.

WASHINGTON — Just in time for a new movie about the making of Mary Poppins, the 1964 Disney classic starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke has been selected for preservation at the Library of Congress so future generations of Americans can see it.

On Wednesday, the library is inducting 25 films into the National Film Registry to be preserved for their cultural, historical or cinematic significance.

This year’s selections include Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, the space race film The Right Stuff, and Michael Moore’s documentary confronting the auto industry, Roger and Me. Curators said it was a coincidence that they selected Mary Poppins just ahead of its 50th anniversary and during the release of the new Disney film Saving Mr. Banks, which is about the making of the movie. Steve Leggett, program co-ordinator for the library’s National Film Preservation Board, said Mary Poppins had been on the short list of picks many times before.

“It’s just a title that everyone has seen and recognizes, and the musical numbers and just the Julie Andrews and the shim-shim-a-ree — it’s just become a real, imbued part of our culture,” he said.

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A court document filed Tuesday said the case had been settled.

BRIEF The Voice crowns Tessanne Chin its Season 5 champion UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — No one is more surprised by the results of Tuesday’s The Voice finale than Season five winner, Jamaican powerhouse Tessanne Chin.

The 28-year-old said the news was simply “unbelievable” backstage after the NBC singing competition.

Chin’s coach, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, was also thankful to add a second win to his resume while breaking Blake Shelton’s three-time winning streak.

Before the winner was announced, Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga teamed up for Gaga’s Do What U Want in matching, iridescent outfits.

Aguilera told the crowd that the Paparazzi singer was ”the most down to earth, real person“ she had ever met.

Celine Dion, Ne-Yo, Paramore, OneRepublic and Aloe Blacc also performed during the two-hour season finale.

Actress Zhang Ziyi reaches settlement over false reports she was prostitute BEIJING — Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon actress Zhang Ziyi has reached an undisclosed settlement with a U.S.based dissident news website that she had sued for libel.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

Quebec teen set to appear on Ellen Degeneres show TORONTO, Ontario — He may be just 16, but he sings like the King, and has a date with Ellen.

Quebec teenager David Thibault has racked up millions of YouTube views with his uncanny rendition of Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley.

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Champ has a fast-food outlet wherein he puts things into a deep fryer that were never meant to be there. Ever heard of “Chicken of the Cave”? Don’t ask.

And that rumble in the park between rival news teams? It’s gone from what was mostly a hilarious off-screen gag in the first movie (what did Brick do with that trident?) into an all-out park and street brawl, featuring what may set a new movie record for the largest number of celebrity cameos.

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Ron now finds himself tangling with not just one female distraction (Christina Applegate, back in a smaller role) but also a second one: a news honcho (Meagan Good) whose forthright manner and evident colour prompt Burgundy to add a big dollop of racism to his sexism.

Meanwhile, Brick’s moronic attempts to chat up women have morphed into an entire subplot romance, with an equally clueless newsroom receptionist played by Kristen Wiig.

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Big telecoms face roaming rate cuts

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada’s biggest telecom companies will be forced to renegotiate roaming rates they charge small rivals for using their networks as the federal government acts to create more competition in the telecom business.

Industry Minister James Moore said Wednesday that Ottawa is making legislative changes to prevent Rogers, Bell and Telus from making it difficult for new wireless players in the market.

“We just think the status quo is not good enough,” Moore said in an interview from Ottawa.

“It’s a nagging irritant to greater competition in the industry and we’re fixing it,” he said.

Ottawa will prevent the big wireless

providers from charging small wireless companies more than they charge their own customers for domestic roaming.

Moore said the rates “can be more than 10 times what they charge their own customers.”

Moore said the big telecom companies will have to adjust.

“Within the legislation there will be timelines because there’s going to have to be a renegotiation of existing roaming agreements between firms, which will take time to unfold.”

The minister noted the government isn’t regulating the price of roaming agreements, but added that Rogers, Bell and Telus can’t make it impossible for new wireless companies to compete on price or take away their ability to invest in their networks.

Roaming fees are charged when cus-

tomers use cellphones outside their provider’s coverage area.

Rogers, Bell and Telus have large national networks, but smaller providers such as Wind Mobile, Mobilicity, Maritime-based Eastlink and Quebec’s Videotron have to negotiate agreements with the Big Three to give their customers service across the country when they travel.

Rogers spokeswoman Patricia Trott said roaming agreements with domestic carriers are based on negotiated, mutually agreed upon rates.

“Government policy includes an arbitration process that all carriers are entitled to use, but these carriers have chosen not to go to arbitration,” Trott said. “We await further details with interest.”

Bell also said it wants see more de-

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Telus refused to comment, but doesn’t have any roaming agreements with the new wireless companies.

Moore also said he still thinks it’s possible to have a fourth wireless player in every region of the country, the government’s aim in the Jan. 14 auction of wireless spectrum — the radio waves needed to operate cellphone networks.

“We do have fourth players in many markets of this country, but they’re regional and not national. I think more competition can be realized.”

He said the legislative changes will be in place until the CRTC, which is already investigating roaming rates, makes a decision on that issue.

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Servus forecasts brighter prospects

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

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Construction workers braved the cold on Wednesday as they continued work on a pair of apartment buildings in Red Deer’s Lancaster East neighbourhood. Expected to contain approximately 157 rental units between them, the two-storey buildings are being developed by Seymour Pacific Developments Ltd. at 2450 22nd St. Based in Campbell River, B.C., Seymour has built projects throughout Western Canada.

TransCanada CEO sees Mexico oil pipeline opportunities The Guadalajara pipeline to the Pacific Coast and the Tamazunchale line in the east-central part of the country.

Oil pipelines could be TransCanada’s next move CALGARY — The CEO of TransCanada Corp. sees opportunities to build new oil pipelines in Mexico, in Mexico.

“That’s a market that we enjoy working in, one which is poised to end its government’s monopoly on energy development and open its oilfields up to for- that we could see is above board and objective,” said Girling. eign players.

“What we To the exbring to the tatent that Mexble is obviously ico, already a our capital, but crude exporter, probably more is able to ramp importantly is up its flagging our expertise production as in some of the a result of the more difficult changes, it will terrain and relikely be eager mote terrain in to send more Mexico.” of its crude to — RUSS GIRLING, CEO OF TRANSCANADA CORP. In its Mexilucrative Asian can gas pipemarkets — line business, much as has been the case in Canada in recent years, Girling said the company has had to deal with “starRuss Girling said.

“That’s where companies like us can come in with tling topography.”

“There’s not many companies with the expertise our capital and our expertise and build the infrastructure necessary to get it to a place where they we have over our mountain ranges and those kinds of things.” can export from,” he said in an interview.

TransCanada already has two natural gas pipePlease see TRANSCANADA on Page C5 lines in Mexico.

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Nova Chemicals investing $300 million in Sarnia, Ont.; mulls new $1B plant

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SARNIA, Ont. — Nova Chemicals says it’s moving forward with several projects in the area of Sarnia, Ont., and is still evaluating options for a new $1-billion polyethylene plant.

Nova says growth expected to take place between 2014 and 2018 will include several expansions and upgrades to its facilities in the area.

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Nova CEO Randy Woelfel says the projects could cost more than $300 million.

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Economic Development Minister Eric Hoskins applauds Nova’s investment in Sarnia-Lambton, saying it will sustain about 1,000 direct full-time and contractor jobs.

“This is a vote of confidence for Ontario and for the manufacturing sector that is so important to the region and our economy,” Hoskins said in a release.

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Servus Credit Union’s vice-president treasury has delivered a bit of Christmas cheer in his latest economic forecast.

Mike Drotar said 2014 is shaping up to be a “very strong year,” with the outlook for 2015 even brighter.

“I feel pretty good about everything.”

Drotar’s forecast is particularly upbeat in the case of Alberta, where he expects economic growth this year to hit three per cent, and climb to 3.8 per cent in 2015.

The long-term economic strength of the province will be influenced by the success of ef- Mike Drotar forts to develop pipelines that can carry oil out of the Alberta, including the proposed northern leg of the Keystone XL line.

“It’s going to take a long time to build it, but definitely that would be a huge positive boost for Alberta, and Canada,” said Drotar, expressing optimism that the U.S. government will approve the project.

He anticipates that the price of West Texas intermediate crude will average above $98 next year, and even sees reason to be positive about natural gas, noting that the price of the energy commodity has improved.

“With the global economy doing better, I think that will be good for natural gas.”

As Alberta’s economy heats up, skilled labour shortages will become increasingly evident, noted Drotar.

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Flames’ Burke to share views at Chamber luncheon One of hockey’s most outspoken figures will share his views at a Red Deer Chamber of Commerce luncheon in January.

Brian Burke, president of hockey operations with the Calgary Flames, will take part in the Chamber’s Key Speaker Series on Jan. 13. He’s expected to speak on the topic “Business Working with the Community.”

Prior to joining the Flames in September, the 58-year-old served as general manager of National Hockey League teams in Hartford, Vancouver, Anaheim and Toronto. He also worked for the National Hockey League as executive vice-president and director of hockey operations.

A release issued by the Chamber described Burke’s Brian Burke community work as including activism against homophobia in sports, support of first response and military service personnel, and involvement in environmental and humanitarian causes.

The Chamber luncheon will take place at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. The cost for Chamber members is $60 a person or $450 for a table of eight, with non-members paying $75 a person or $550 for a table.

Tickets must be purchased in advance, with additional information available on the Chamber website at www.reddeerchamber.com.

The Chamber’s Key Speaker Series features speakers on a various business topics, and who are recognized as leaders and innovators in their industries.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 96.16 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.28 BlackBerry Ltd. . . . . . . . . . 6.47 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.58 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.49 Cdn. National Railway . . 59.50 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 160.89 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 35.80 Capital Power Corp . . . . 20.92 Cervus Equipment Corp 22.74 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 43.51 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 44.85 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 26.46 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 General Motors Co. . . . . 41.27 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 18.51 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 47.32 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 66.93 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.44 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 13.49 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.66

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.09 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 62.68 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.94 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 27.60 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.08 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.21 First Quantum Minerals . 17.59 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 22.60 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.56 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.80 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 33.49 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.02 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 24.74

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 97.41 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.55 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.31 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 16.58

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.88 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 87.75 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 53.66 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.77 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 54.00 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 34.42 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 16.63 Canyon Services Group. 11.80 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.02 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.830 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.08 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.95 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 99.54

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American stock markets closed sharply higher Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve ended months of speculation and announced it will start cutting back on its monthly asset purchases.

The central bank said at the end of its two-day interest rate meeting that it would cut its US$85 billion of bond purchases by $10 billion — half Treasuries, half mortgage-backed se-

curities — starting in January.

It will make further decisions on tapering based on how economic data looks, particularly in regards to employment and inflation.

Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index ran ahead 154.57 points to 13,334.73, with gains spread across all sectors save for the gold group.

U.S. indexes also took off as the Dow Jones industrials surged 292.71 points to 16,167.97, the Nasdaq

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ROAMING: CRTC to be given power to fine Last week, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission said it would look into whether big wireless companies are charging their smaller Canadian competitors too much to use their networks.

Meanwhile, Ottawa also plans changes to give the CRTC and Industry Canada the ability to fine companies that break rules such as the wireless code and agreements on deploying wireless spectrum and cellphone tower sharing.

“The penalties will encourage compliance and allow for more effective remedies should violations occur,” Moore said earlier Wednesday.

Wind Mobile said Moore’s announcement shows the government is serious about more competition in the wireless industry.

“The reality is that it takes a lot of time and a lot of capital to overcome a 30-year head start and achieve comprehensive national coverage,” said Simon Lockie, Wind Mobile’s chief regulatory officer.

“Minister Moore has said this government is going to do something about domestic roaming and he clearly meant it,” Lockie said in a statement.

Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 49.91 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 32.46 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 46.43 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . . NA Penn West Energy . . . . . . 8.97 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.385 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.46 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.40 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.21 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.55 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.60 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 60.49 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 69.59 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.07 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.15 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 37.69 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.07 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 31.70 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 54.50 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 68.29 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.23 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 88.80 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 69.85 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 36.43 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.41 jumped 46.38 points to 4,070.06 and the S&P 500 index rose 29.65 points to 1,810.65. Both the Dow and the S&P closed at record highs.

Losses in the Canadian dollar picked up after the 2 p.m. EST announcement as the greenback gained in value and the loonie fell 0.7 of a cent to 93.55 cents US. The Fed also went to some pains to assure financial markets that shortterm rates aren’t going up any time

soon. It plans to hold its key shortterm rate near zero “well past” the time when U.S. unemployment falls below 6.5 per cent.

Financials led advancers, up 1.34 per cent as Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) improved by 50 cents to $20.23 and TD Bank (TSX:TD) climbed $1.60 to $97.41.

The energy sector moved ahead 1.33 per cent with January crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange ended 58 cents higher at US$97.80 a barrel amid data showing oil inventories rose 2.94 million barrels last week, less than the four million barrels that analysts had expected. Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) was ahead 89 cents to C$36.40.

Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO) has applied for regulatory approval to build a new Aspen oilsands project northeast of Fort McMurray, Alta., which would cost an estimated $7 billion.

The first phase of Imperial’s $12.9-billion Kearl oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray started up earlier this year.

Imperial gained $1.06 to $46.43.

March copper was unchanged at US$3.32 a pound while the base metals component rose 1.15 per cent.

First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) gained 52 cents to C$17.59.

The telecom sector was up 0.55 per cent as federal Industry Minister James Moore said the government will move to prevent wireless providers from charging customers of rival companies more than they charge their own customers for domestic roaming.

The CRTC is already investigating the issue of whether big wireless companies are charging their smaller Canadian competitors too much to use their networks. Telus (TSX:T) was up 42 cents to $36.44.

The gold sector was the sole decliner, down 0.44 per cent even as February gold edged up $4.90 to US$1,235 an ounce. Kinross Gold

The massive American government debt remains a concern, although low interest rates have kept the cost of servicing it manageable.

“If rates go up substantially, then it will be a huge impact,” said Drotar, stressing the importance of the U.S. government addressing the issue soon.

The challenge it faces, he added, is how to reduce spending and/or implement tax reform without crippling the economic recovery.

Globally, Drotar is pleased to see some economic growth, albeit it very slight, in the Eurozone.

“Flat growth is better than minus four per cent,” he pointed out.

As with the United States, Europe must walk the fine line between tackling its debt issues and encouraging economic growth, said Drotar.

Meanwhile, China is expected to maintain an annual growth rate of seven to eight per cent in the medium term, which should help pull the global average to just above four per cent over the next three years.

“It’s not over-the-top growth, but I think we’ve built a base — generally speaking — and I think 2013 was the year where it’s sort of getting a firm foundation.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

(TSX:K) faded eight cents to C$4.80 Elsewhere on the corporate front, a report from a federal review panel on Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, which would link the Alberta oilsands with a tanker port on the B.C. coast, will be released Thursday following more than a year of hearings.

The highly anticipated report on the controversial project will include the panel’s recommendations but the final decision on whether the pipeline can go ahead rests with the federal government. Enbridge rose 90 cents to $44.85.

In the U.S., FedEx Corp. posted net income that was 14 per cent higher than a year earlier, when superstorm Sandy hurt business.

However, the second-quarter profit of $1.57 per share was lower than the $1.64 per share expected by analysts. Revenue rose three per cent to $11.4 billion, about what analysts were expecting.

FedEx raised its full-year profit outlook slightly and its shares rose 63 cents to US$139.72.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Wednesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,334.73 up 154.57 points TSX Venture Exchange — 890.71 up 4.63 points TSX 60 — 766.43 up 10.25 points Dow — 16,167.97 up 292.71 points, record S&P 500 — 1,810.65 up 29.65 points, record Nasdaq — 4,070.06 up 46.38 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 93.55 cents US, down 0.70 of a cent

Pound — C$1.7526, up 2.69 cents Euro — C$1.4642, up 0.36 of a cent Euro — US$1.3698, down 0.68 of a cent Oil futures: US$97.80 per barrel, up 58 cents (January contract) Gold futures: US$1,235 per oz., up $4.90 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: Closed until Jan. 6 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 890.71, up 4.63 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 189.33 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Jan. ’14 $0.90 lower $445.70; March ’14 $1.00 lower $456.10; May ’14 $0.70 lower $465.80; July ’14 $0.40 lower $474.30; Nov. ’14 $1.30 higher $487.70; Jan ’15 $2.50 higher $494.40; March ’15 $4.10 higher $499.30; May ’15 $5.10 higher $502.40; July ’15 $5.30 higher $502.10; Nov ’15 $5.30 higher $498.50; Jan. ’16 $5.30 higher $498.50.

Barley (Western): March ’14 unchanged $146.00; May ’14 unchanged $148.00; July ’14 unchanged $148.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $148.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $148.00; March ’15 unchanged $148.00; May ’15 unchanged $148.00; July ’15 unchanged $148.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $148.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $148.00; March ’16 unchanged $148.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 798,580 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 798,580.

TRANSCANADA: Keystone TransCanada is awaiting U.S. government approval to build its US$5.4 billion Keystone XL pipeline more than five years after it first applied for a permit. That 830,000-barrel-a-day line would connect to an existing system that delivers crude to the U.S. Midwest and Cushing, Okla. Girling expects a decision from the U.S. State Department in the first quarter of 2014.

A US$2.3 billion line between Cushing and Texas refineries — part of an earlier iteration of Keystone XL before the project was broken up into two — is expected to start shipping crude on Jan. 22. TransCanada was able to go ahead with the Gulf Coast segment first because it doesn’t cross an international border.

One of the main drivers behind Keystone XL has been to ship heavy oilsands crude to Gulf Coast refiners to displace declining imports from Mexico and Venezuela. Girling said he doesn’t see a potential ramp up from Mexico as a threat to Keystone XL. Gulf Coast refiners import 4.5 million barrels from overseas and Keystone XL, if approved, wouldn’t come close to supplanting that, he said.

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“We’re approaching the levels that we did pre-recession.”

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He’s expecting Canada’s GDP to finish 2013 up 1.8 per cent, and climb a further 2.6 per cent next year.

Drotar thinks the loonie could drop to US90 cents in 2014, with continued low interest rates and soft commodity prices pushing the currency down.

Meanwhile, the U.S. economy continues to gain strength, with anticipated growth of 2.9 per cent next year and three per cent in 2015. Drotar pointed to the American housing sector and labour market as favourable indicators in this regard, as has been the S&P 500 stock market index — which had gained 26 per cent this year as of mid-December.

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JONES Viola Violet Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Viola Violet Jones lived a life that was a gift to us all. Viola Violet Jones of Independence, Missouri passed away on December 1, 2013 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Violet was born on July 31, 1924 to Don Carloss Thomas and Rosie Violet Fisher. She was the oldest of seven children, and the only girl.

She often mentioned the trials and tribulations of being “Sis” to six younger brothers. Her brothers adored her and looked up to her for guidance and love throughout her life. Raised during the Depression, Violet’s experiences of doing without and working hard continually shaped her life and personality. She was truly a member of The Greatest Generation. Violet graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1941. After her graduation she attended beauty school and graduated with a degree in Cosmetology. She vividly remembered being on the bus riding to her beauty school classes when she heard the Japanese had just attacked Pearl Harbor. On July 29, 1942 she married the love of her life, Norman Russell Jones. Norman and Violet were married for 49 years until his passing on February 12, 1992. They built a beautiful home and life together at 1230 South Liberty in Independence. In 1949, Violet and Norman converted their garage into a beauty shop, and there Violet ran SouthTown Beauty Shop for over 50 years. In 1956 Norman and Violet welcomed their daughter, Dreama Lynn, into their lives. They were doting and loving parents and their little family of three made their lives complete. Violet and Norman loved to travel and see the country. One of their greatest joys was hooking up their Surburban to their Airstream and heading down the road. Their love of travel eventually led them to spending the winters as Arizona Snowbirds. In Arizona they met a wonderful couple, Edie and Ray Niemela. Who would know that one day when Ray and Violet each found themselves alone after the deaths of Edie and Norman that their romance would blossom!? Ray and Violet were married on January 30, 2000. Violet’s greatest love and joy was her family. She doted on her grandchildren, Emily and Graham, and enjoyed many happy hours “playing Grandma.” She also embraced her new “Canadian” family and they adopted her as well. She cherished the many summer months she spent on their canola farm with a view of the Canadian Rockies.

Violet is survived by her husband, Ray Niemela of Benalto, Canada, her daughter and son-in-law Dreama and Fletcher Aldredge of Sedona, Arizona, her granddaughter, Emily Johnson of Denver, CO, her grandson, Graham Aldredge of F l a g s t a ff , A Z , a n d h e r b r o t h e r, D a n n y T h o m a s o f Independence. She also leaves behind many, many loving relatives and friends. Violet was a lifelong long member of the Enoch Hill Community of Christ Church. Violet’s last few days could not have been more perfect and would have been just what she would have chosen. She spent a wonderful Thanksgiving in Denver, Colorado surrounded by her family, then headed to Arizona for another warm winter.

On Sunday evening she enjoyed a lovely dinner with Ray and her lifelong best friend, Betty Olson and her husband, Orbin. She came home from dinner, kissed Ray goodnight, and went to bed. She woke up in heaven with what we all know is many, many stars in her crown - an expression she used frequently in describing the good deeds we should all do for each other each day to earn our reward in heaven.

Violet, Mom, Granny, Sis... we will miss you every moment, but we know your crown is loaded with those stars... so many you probably can’t even hold your head up and it’s messing up your hair. Rest in peace. Rest in beauty. Rest in the assurance your life was well lived and you will be forever loved. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial followed at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvesters or online at Harvesters.org. or to the charity of your choice.

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HORVATH Mr. Ted Horvath, a resident of Stettler, Alberta passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Ted is survived by his loving wife Dianne; Ted’s children John Horvath (Vivian Haynes) of Nanton, AB, Steven (Kerrie) Horvath of Sherwood Park, AB, Tony Horvath (Jackie Parsons) of Okotoks, AB, Teddy (Laura) Horvath of Medicine Hat, AB, Michelle Driscoll (Billy Ponton) of Medicine Hat, AB; Dianne’s children Robert Corbin of Red Deer, AB, Ta m m y ( A l f r e d ) C u r d o f Westlock, AB; as well as numerous other family and a host of friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Heartland Chapel of the Stettler Funeral Home, 4707-70 St. Stettler, AB. (directly south of Walmart), on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Memorial Contributions may be made in Ted’s memory to the Alberta Lung Association, the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM are entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements.

For further information please call 403-742-3422 or visit the website at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

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Lowis Samuel Thompson “Tom” Tom was born in Hanna, Alberta on February 29, 1964 and passed away in Calgary, Alberta on December 15, 2013. He leaves to mourn his passing his sisters Cathy (Jim) Mass and Rita Lowis; nieces and nephews Marsha Hampton, Daniel (Tarina) Hampton, Tania (Josh) Taylor, Karen (Brad) Benoit and Brent (Deanna) Venables; eight great-nieces and nephews; his uncle Joe Lowis; and cousins Rhonda (Don) Easton and Glenda (Bruce) Hazelden.

He was predeceased by his parents Sam and Gladys Lowis and his brother Jim. A Funeral Service will be held a t 11 : 0 0 a . m . o n F r i d a y, December 20, 2013 at the Ponoka Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom’s honor may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. To express condolences to Tom’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ 403.783.3122

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WAGAR Joseph Lester Wagar (Les) Aug. 19 1923 - Dec. 14 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Les Wagar, survived by his 3 sons Jeremy Wagar, Lawren Wagar, and Christopher Wagar, his two daughters Janissa Wagner and Patricia Wagar, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Les was predeceased by his parents Luther Allan Wagar and Elizabeth Aileen Wilson of Ontario Canada. Les served the armed forces of Canada in World War 2 in the Queens Own Rifles Regiment from May 6, 1942 until his honorable discharge on November 14, 1945, first as a rifleman and then as a combat intelligence man, having survived the d-day landing on Juno Beach in Nazi occupied France, and liberating parts of France and Belgium. He was being trained to join an imminent invasion of the Japanese mainland before their surrender on September 2, 1945. Les told many stories of being caught behind enemy lines and fighting through against impossible odds mapping enemy positions while a combat intelligence man. He received numerous medals and awards for his service.

Following the war Les served the community as a high-school teacher and raised a wonderful family. In retirement Les continued to contribute to society by volunteering his time to various charities, and giving war memorial lectures at schools right up until his final few years of life. Les was an avid writer, a poet, a dreamer, and an intelligent visionary who in his lifetime wrote and published innumerable literary works, including scientific thesis papers, and held several copyrights. The family sends appreciation to Veterans Affairs Canada and the Red Deer Legion for their dutiful assistance over the years to Les in retirement. Gone but not forgotten, may he find peace and happiness in Heaven. Funeral Services will be held from Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe, AB. on Friday, December 20th, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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THOMPSON Ethel Margaret Jan. 29,1919 - Dec. 12, 2013 With sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Mother on Dec. 12, 2013, at the age of 94. She lived a gracious and giving life making the most of each day with her family, friends, church groups, bridge partners and Eastern Star. Ethel was born into the Gordon family in Mannville, Alberta on January 29 ,1919. In 1940 she married Percy who predeceased her in 1979.

Also predeceasing her were her brothers Jim, Bob, and Hughie. Ethel is lovingly remembered by her son Allen (Zara) of Vancouver, and her daughter Maureen (Simen) of Edmonton, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved. She is loved and missed by her sister Edna (Steve) and family, her sisters-in-law Nancy, Laverne and Pauline and many nieces and nephews, all of whom were special to her.

She will be missed by her “second” family, Darlene and Ross Crawford and children.

The service celebrating a life well lived shall be held S a t u r d a y, D e c e m b e r 2 1 , 2013 at St. Andrews United Church 5224-51 Ave. Lacombe at 1:30. If desired, donations may be made to the Lacombe Auxiliary Hospital, 5430-47th Ave., Lacombe, AB. T4L 1G8 or a charity of choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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REWARD OFFERED. Please call 403-342-5117 MISSING Tan female Chihuahua in North Sylvan Lake area.

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58 YR old farmer seeks honest, romantic, slim lady 48-64 for lifetime commitment in the Red Deer area.

Not looking for a hired hand. Please include likes, dislikes & phone number.

Reply to Box 1071, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake is looking for a P/T Admin. Assistant.

Email resume tom@roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

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BOWER Dental req’s F/T RDA. Must be a member of the College of Alberta Dental Association.

Great benefits and perks.

Email resume to marina@bowerdental.com or drop off resume.

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR EXP’D. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST. We offer competitive wages & flexible hours.

Please drop off resume ATT’N: Marina at Bower Dental Centre or email: marina@bowerdental.com

RECEPTIONIST for Hygiene Department req’d.

1 pm. - 8 pm. Please drop off resumes to Associate Dental, Attn. Corinne or fax 403-347-2133

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, Personals valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug ALCOHOLICS screening ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package COCAINE ANONYMOUS Please submit resume with 403-396-8298 references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

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58 YR Old lady with MS seeking F/T live-in caregiver in the country. Drivers licence would be an asset.

Bathing, changing velostimy bag & light housekeeping.

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CUSTOMER SERVICES POSITION AVAILABLE. Looking for highly motivated professional individual looking to enter the investment property industry.

Successful Applicant will have good computer, phone & people skills. Willing to train the right person.

Please email applications to: info@hpman.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 mbell@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad.

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

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WYTHE Annie Ethel (nee Frizzell) Jan. 11, 1929 - Dec. 13, 2013 Mom passed away peacefully at home with family. Ethel was born and raised in Lacombe, and after graduating from the U of A in 1951 was a pharmacist for 39 years.

She was the maternal glue that kept her family together through the trials and tribulations of life’s storms.

Predeaceased by her husband Bill, she will be lovingly remembered by her children, Don, Diane, Sandra (Phil), and her grandchildren Jennifer, Shane, Deidre, Alyson, and Dave. As per Mom’s request, no service to be held. Please sign your organ donor card in her memory.

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TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfield tickets req’d. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

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

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TANKMASTER RENTALS requires Labour Crew supervisor for Central Ab. Pipe fitting & light picker exp. would be an asset .

Oilfield tickets and clean driver’s licence req’d.

Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

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 stardands $14.00/hr.

All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Has Opening for all * Balance cash out positions! Immediately. & Attend to guest needs All applicants must have $ 14.00/hr current H2S, Class 5 with HOUSEKEEPING ROOM Q Endorsement, (No GDL ATTENDANT licenses) and First Aid. * Clean and vacuum rooms We offer competitive public areas pool etc. wages & excellent benefits. * Replenish amenities, Please include 2 work linens & towels reference names and * Adhere to Holiday Inn numbers. safety standards Please fax resume to: $ 14.00/hr 403-264-6725 All positions are Or email to: Shift Work & weekends tannis@treelinewell.com Fax resume No phone calls please.

780 - 702-5051 www.treelinewell.com RAMADA INN & SUITES LOOKING FOR REQUIRES ROOM ATTENDANTS. EXPERIENCED Exp. preferred.

CASED HOLE Only serious inquiries apply.

SUPERVISORS Rate $13.50/hr.

Wise Intervention Knowledge of the Drop off resume at: Lee Specialties system Services Inc. 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer is now hiring for the is an asset. or fax 403-342-4433 following positions: CLASS 3 DRIVERS VIC 8888 LTD. needs F/T * Downhole Tool Supervisors with a Clean cook, 40 hrs. a week, * Coil Tubing Rig Managers Drivers Abstract $13.50/hr. Must be willing * Crane Truck Operators to relocate. Drop resume to Competitive wages, benefits, * Nitrogen Pump Operators 3731 50 TH AVE. or email: * Fluid Pump Operators RRSP program and sampang17@gmail.com other incentives available. * Mechanics

FULL Time entry level shop technician needed for expanding downhole tool business. Duties include tool maintenance and repairs as well as general shop duties. Opportunities for advancement offered as well as competitive wages and benefits. Apply with resume to jobs@ wiseisi.com

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Competitive wages and E-mail: careers@voltagewireline.com benefits. Priority given to applicants with relevant experience, Class 1 You can sell your guitar Drivers license and valid for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS oilfield tickets. and we’ll sell it for you!

Wise is a leading oilfield services provider that is committed to quality and safety excellence. By empowering positive attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values, our employees NOW HIRING care for the success of one Well Testing Personnel another.

Experienced Supervisors Please forward all resumes & Operators to: jobs@wiseisi.com or by Must have valid applicable fax to 403-340-1046 tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

Professionals

NOW HIRING! Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick & Floor Hands. $2 Safety Bonus and above recommended CAODC wages. Minimum 3 months exp. required.

Local to Red Deer & area OR Drayton Valley preferred.

Email: jwalsh@galleonrigs.com or fax (403) 358-3326.

OIL & GAS OPERATOR

Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or journeyman instrument mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live or be willing to relocate within a 20 minute commute to workplace location. This position offers a challenging work environment, attractive benefits with competitive pay and significant room for promotion.

Please submit resumes Attn: Human Resources email:kwolokoff@ bearspawpet.com Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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.

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake is looking for a Dispatcher. Knowledge of Travis Permit System and computer skills are req’d. Wages negotiable dependant on exp.

Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

SERVICE RIG

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

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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CONNELLY Ind. Insulation seeking Office Manager with diploma in Business Adminstration or Accounting. Must be experienced with Simply Acct. and Excel. Duties to include (not limited to): bank recs, month end and year end closings, invoicing and payroll. Please send resume by fax to (403) 309-7799 or by email to info@ connellyinsulation.com Part Time Bookkeeper Red Deer Primary Care Network has an immediate opening for a part-time bookkeeper who will be responsible for a pivotal role providing assistance to the Accounting/HR Administrator. This position includes a variety of duties supporting the accounting, HR, and facility management functions of RDPCN. We are seeking an individual with a high level of Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) knowledge incl. projects and departments, intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook. The position is paid an hourly rate and will be flexible to work 15.5 to 23.35 hours per week.

Apply in confidence to: BDO Canada LLP Chartered Accountants Attn: SVaartstra@bdo.ca

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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

Sales & Distributors

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Teachers/ Tutors

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Academy of Learning, Red Deer Apply at: resumes @academyoflearning.ab.ca Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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Trades

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

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

Exp. Req’d. One of Alberta’s largest painting companies with offices in Edmonton & Calgary is now hiring for

Red Deer.

Email: drew@ calibregroup.ca Company website: www.calibrecoatings.ab.ca

FLUID EXPERTS LTD. Is looking for experienced TRUCKING DISPATCHER to start immed.

Good Verbal, Writing, Texting and Computer skills. Company Pickup, benefits, above avg. salary and great atmosphere.

Clean Class 1 drivers license and abstract.

Completed Basic Training Courses. Will train the right individual.

Fax Resume w/all tickets and Drivers Abstract to 403-346-3112 or email to roger@fluidexperts.com

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! IMMEDIATE F/T POSITION For Year Round Work.

JOURNEYMAN PICKER OPERATOR In Sundre, AB. Competitive wages, guarantee for right applicant.

Benefits. Must have Journeyman Ticket.

Accommodations available.

Please sent resume to: mross@calmena.com

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

CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling. Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca or call 403-341-9300

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 needed to perform retail sales reps. Selling detailed and quality finishs o a p & b a t h p r o d u c t s . ing as well as other related $12.10 hr + bonus & comtasks, minimum 5 years mission. Ft No exp. req`d. experience. All applicants Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. must be flexible for hours Red Deer. email resume to and dedicated due to a premierjobrd@gmail.com demanding production schedule. Own transportation to work is needed.

Teachers/ Wage will be based on Tutors experience, attitude and willingness to commit to long term employment.

PART-TIME LEGAL Please fax resume to ADMINISTRATIVE 403 885 5516 or email to ASSISTANT k.kooiker@ INSTRUCTOR eaglebuilders.ca Academy of Learning, Thank you to all Red Deer applicants but only those Apply at: resumes selected for an interview @academyoflearning.ab.ca will be notified.

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

Cosgrove Cres., Chappel Dr., Carroll Cres., Carpenter St., & Cunningham Cres. Area 93 Papers $498/mo.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking both -

JOURNEYMAN AND B PRESSURE WELDERS Please fax resume to 403-227-7796, email to hr@bilton.ca

Kentwood Kilburn Ave. & Krause Cres.

Nolan, Norwest & Newlands

Oak St. & Overdown Dr.

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

ROSEDALE AREA Ramage Cres., Root Cl., 100 to 800 Ramage Cl., and Ralston Cres. area 67 Papers $359/mo.

ALSO Reichley St., Reinholt Ave., Robinson Cres. Area 106 Papers $568/mo.

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake is looking for a Dispatcher. Knowledge of Travis Permit System and computer skills are req’d. Wages negotiable dependant on exp.

Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892 RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for Picker operator, bed truck drivers and swamper’s.

Top wages and benefits.

Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

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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

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Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

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

Monday - Saturday in: Highland Green Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd. BOX 11, SITE 2, RR 1 Red Deer, AB Req’s Farm labourers for 2014 season (April-Oct) in Red Deer. Duties include sod farming and tree nursery. Tree nursery will involve planting, pruning and digging trees. Will train/exp. an asset. Wage $9.95 hr, 60 hrs weekly.

Email resume to steve. richardson@bg-rd.com

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Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Buying or Selling your home?

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880 HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER, SHIPPER/RECEIVER

Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our delivery department.

Trail Appliances has always offered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service, and after-sales support.

The Company is currently looking to fill the following positions at our Red Deer warehouse location at #6 4622

61 St. Riverside Industrial District The ideal candidates will: • be able to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100lbs • possess exceptional customer service skills • enjoy working within a diverse team • hold a valid driver’s license (drivers only) Trail offers excellent training, flex days and a competitive compensation and benefit package. Start your career with a wellknown and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to:

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

ANDERS AREA Anders St. / Armstrong Close Addinnell Close / Allan St. Abbott Close / Anders St. Anders Close INGLEWOOD AREA

LANCASTER AREA Law Close / Lewis Close Langford Close

MORRISROE AREA Vista Village SUNNYBROOK AREA

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Millwright/Mechanical trade position.

Somerset Close

The position includes maintenance inspections, lubes, PM’s and repairs to all types of equipment in order to maintain the safe operation and fulfill production requirements of Rahr Malting. The position is rated under the Heavy Job classification.

Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close

Springfield Ave. Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA Viscount Drive Vickers Close Volks Place / Vanier Drive

Application Closing Date: January 10, 2014.

Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:

Vanson Close / Visser St.

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attn: Human Resources Box 113 Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 FAX: (403)747-2660 EMAIL : mlyle@rahr.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

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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.

LABORERS wanted for snow removal. Must be able to obtain a criminal records check 403-506-8928 or fax 403-886-5814

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information

Lund Close

Applicants must have a valid trade certificate for work in Alberta. This position will work in co-ordination with the Operations group and is accountable to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Howarth St. & Haliburton Cres.

73 Papers $439/mo.

Lamont Close

MAINTENANCE POSITION

Highland Green

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Issard Close

We offer competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

in

Oriole Park

Isherwood Close

for full-time permanent shop positions

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Normandeau

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

Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

We employ over 175 people and provide ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals. We provide handson training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

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

DEER PARK AREA

Chris Sturdy at 2823 Bremner Ave. or Fax to: 403-342-7168

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 our facilities into Calgary Alberta.

880

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GRANDVIEW AREA

Academic Express

Concrete finisher

880

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CLEARVIEW AREA

F/T PAINTERS

Kitchen Helper

$11/hr To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean floors.

Assist in prep.

All positions are Shift Work & Weekends.

Fax resume 780-702-5051 CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons Food Service Manager 5 positions, F/T & P/ T, $9.95 - $18/hr. depending on exp. and availability.

Permanent shift work, weekends, days, nights and evening shifts. 3-5 yrs. exp., completion of secondary school. Start date ASAP. Apply in person 6620 Orr Drive. Fax: 403-782-9685 Call 403-848-2356

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Experienced Siders Needed Call 403-588-3210

ELEMENTS is looking for 5 retail sales reps. selling season gift packages and personal care products in PARTS PERSON / Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + MAGER bonus & comm. FT. No Full time, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. exp. req`d. Please email Parts Person. Good wages, elementsreddeer@gmail.com great benefit package RESPONSIBILITIES: SOAP Stories is seeking 5 Serving walk in clients, F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, answering phones, inventory selling soap & bath control, order parts, etc. products $14.55/hr. + Fax resume to 403-343-1325 bonus & comm. Beauty Precast Concrete Plant in cert. req’d. Location Blackfalds, AB, is looking Parkland Mall - 4747 67th for new team members to St. Red Deer. email join an enthusiastic and premierjobrdbto@ growing company. gmail.com

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

342273L24

CASED HOLE WIRELINE SUPERVISORS The job scope includes supervising all operations and crew of a Cased Hole Wireline Unit. A clean driver’s abstract is req’d On the Job Training is provided. Relocation to Lloydminster is required.

Working Schedule is 15 days on with 6 days off.

Great benefits and Group RRSP. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Email resume to Wally Rolfes at wrolfes@ summitwirelineinc.com.

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Oilfield

341284L14-20

800

340587A10

Oilfield

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

BOWER AREA WESTPARK AREA Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

PHONE BOOKS

Earn extra money for Christmas by delivering the new Yellow Pages Phone Books into Sylvan Lake, Stettler, Red Deer, and Rocky Mountain House.

Must have own vehicle.

This is door to door delivery.

Can start immediately, no selling involved, part time.

All routes have $20 - $25 bonuses added.

Call 1-800-661-1910 Siding Helpers Needed Call 403-588-3210

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW AREA Cardinal Ave & Cosgrove Cl. $97/mo.

ALSO East side of Cosgrove Cres. $91/mo.

ALSO Cole Street $61/mo.

ALSO Cameron Cres. & Conners Cres. $146/mo.

CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA Crossley St., Cooper Cl., Carter Cl., Connaught Cres. & Cody Pl. $190/mo.

DAVENPORT PLACE AREA Danielle Dr., Dorchester Ave., & Doncaster Ave. $185/mo.

MICHENER AREA East of 40th Ave., 51 St., 50A St., Michener Cres., Green, etc. to Michener Ave. & Blvd. $282/mo.

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

ALSO West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo.

TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo.

ALSO Timberstone Way, Talson Place, Thomas Place, Trimble Cl., Traptow Cl. & Thompson Cres. $307/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 D3

SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help Fri & Sat. Graveyard Shift.

11 pm -7 am. Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

Employment Training

900

ROLLERBLADE rollerblades w/carrying bag, size 8 mens, used very little $30; shin pads and extra brake pads $20 403-347-6183

1830

Cats

3 FRIENDLY 4 mo. old M. ORANGE KITTENS., two 8 wk. old Black female and orange male kittens.

Litter trained. Desperately need loving homes. FREE. 403-782-3130

1840

Dogs

SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem)

278950A5

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

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Building Supplies

1550

36 L SHAPED brackets 10” x 12” must take all $72; 6 MDF 5/8” shelf boards 16”w various lengths, must take all for $54; 5 shelf wall unit 81”H x 50”W adjustable shelves 48” x 12 1/2”W $70 403-314-2026

Children's Items

1580

GOLDEN DOODLES and LABRADOODLES, silvers and chocolate. Delivered to Alberta. Text 306-521-1371 or call 306-792-2113 www.furtettishfarm.ca

1860

Sporting Goods

MEN’S NEW CCM size 10 skates & hockey pants. $65.

NEW JOFA HOCKEY KNEE PADS, $15.

403-887-4981

1870

Collectors' Items

KENMORE Beginner sewing machine. New. $40.

2 SETS OF KING SHEETS, 2 for $25.

TV STAND, black, 27”x16”14” $25.

403-346-2070

1900

Travel Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

HIKING Shoes, boys Columbia Brand, sz. 13.

Like new. $20.

403-314-9603 PLAYMOBILE, large plane with original box, great Christmas gift. $25.

403-314-9603

Clothing

1590

2 HARLEY DAVIDSON VESTS. XXL Mens & XL Ladies. $100 each. 403-314-0804 2 PAIR New Men’s Size 10 lined safety toe boots. $30/ea.

1 PAIR New Men’s fleece lined zipper black boots, size 10. $25.

403-887-4981 COAT, camel, long, with hood. Sz. 12. $15.

403-314-9603

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

2 BDRM. main floor of House. Newly reno’d.

403-872-2472

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

GORGEOUS HIGH-END HOME

You have to see to believe.

4 Bdrm, 3 baths w/double attached garage in the NEW part of West Park.

High-end Luxury home at a great rate of $2100/mo.

Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 if you would like to know more.

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Modern & Trendy 3 Bdrm. Home

Boasting 2.5 Baths, designer colors & finishings, 6 appls & assigned parking. Be the first to live here!! This property will not last! Just $1695/month!

Hurry and call Tina at 403-896-8552 while it lasts.

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Condos/ Townhouses

1700

1720

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

DS Lite with 4 games $70.; PS1 with 5 games, $40.

OBO. 403-782-3847 PS 2 with 10 games, $60.; HP photo smart printer, C4480, $35; Game Boy Advanced with 2 games, $70; ALL OBO 403-782-3847

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4 WILD life pictures, antelope and deer two 16” x 20”, two 14” x 18” $12/ea., 2 deer antler mounts $60/ea, 4 sawhorses 36” x 27”h $8/ea. 403-314-2026 6.5 FOOT LIGHTED ETNA PINE TREE. 450 clear lights, 1190 branch tips.

Great condition - too large for house. $50 obo.

403-358-5465 DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino RED Deer Hospital phone w/large buttons $40; handknit socks and mitts $5/ea, new wood deck box w/cooler inside $100, like new ladies long brown leather coat w/fur collar, size 10, $100, Morrisroe 403-347-3741 ROASTING Pan, electric, $30; Video game chair, like new, $50; (2) thick winter blankets, $35. ea.

403-348-6449 SNOWBLOWER, Kabota, 4’, 2 stage, good cond. $1100. 403-347-7611

homes NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

3060

1 BDRM suite 55 Ave RD. En-suite, full kitchen, washer/ dryer. $850 +DD +util. 403-561-8706 1200 SQ.FT. 2 bdrm. suite, satellite TV, all utils. incl. except phone and internet, Rural location, 5 acres, pasture negot., avail. immed., ref’s req’d. N.S., no pets.

403-782-3893

2 Bdrm. Modern Suite in Johnstone

This great 2 bdrm bsmt. suite has lots of functional space, 6 appls & is located on a quiet crescent. Just $1125/mo.

Call Tina at 403-896-8552 now to take a look at a home you will want to show off.

Hpman.ca GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, D.D. $825, N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed.

403-346-1458

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

This Adult only Bldg is located conveniently near all amenities.

Perfect for the budgetminded at just $945/month w/ Heat & Water included!

Call Tina at 403-396-9554 while it’s still available.

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Starting at $20,000 To book a viewing Or more information Please Contact Terrie at 403-340-0225

4010 CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

Cars

Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Houses For Sale

4020

BRAND NEW 1340 sq. ft. bungalow, 2 bdrm., den, dbl. att. garage. $384,900.

Call Glen 403-588-2231

ALL WHEEL DRIVE

2007 530 XI BMW. Original Owner, 143,000 km. Exc. Cond.

Regularly Maintained, Fully Loaded!

Call 403-350-4323

3 BDRMS IN ANDERS

This gorgeous townhouse is now available. 3 Bdrms, 1.5 Baths & 5 appls in one of the most desirable areas in town. This will get scooped up quick. Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 to see inside.

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1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852 MOUNTVIEW, bsmt. suite, 1 bdrm. + den, full bath, 4 appls., great location. $975. incld’s utils. & cable.

N/S, no pets. 403-350-0913

NEWLY RENO’D 2 BEDROOMS

Located in Woodlea on quiet little one way street, this bldg has a vacancy.

With a full Reno recently completed, this is an absolute steal at $950/mo. Make your friends jealous with this amazing find. Call Tina at 403-896-8552 for more details.

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MASON MARTIN HOMES Custom new homes planning service.

Kyle, 403-588-2550

MUST SELL

New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

3 ROOMS for rent in Lacombe. $500. per room plus split bills, or $1300 for all 3. No smokers or pets.

Avail. Jan. 1. 403-782-3461

2001 HYUNDAI Accent 2 dr. red, 403-348-2999

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

at www.garymoe.com

4040

VANIER WOODS 1 bdrm. $390/mo. + DD 403-588-6268 after 6 pm.

3140

4310

SERGE’S HOMES 17 VINTAGE CLOSE BLACKFALDS Dec. 19, 20, 21 & 22 Thurs. & Fri. 2 - 5 Sat. & Sun. 1 - 5 1980 sq. ft. 2 storey walk out. Contact Robert @ 403-505-8050

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Tires, Parts Acces.

Auto Wreckers

5180 5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Tour These Fine Homes Out Of Red Deer

CALL:

SET of H.D. Flares, $35.

403-348-6449

Directory

ROOM, Avail. immed. $600. + dd 403-505-4777

SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

Locally owned and family operated

Open House

FURN. room, all utils. and cable incld, $425/mo.

403-506-3277

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A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

309-3300 To Place Your Ad In The Red Deer Advocate Now!

www.laebon.com

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Warehouse Space

2007 FORD F-150 Lariat Ltd. Leather., sunroof, tonneau cover, $12,888.

403-348-8788 Sport & Import

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, 1999 PONTIAC Bonneyville prices, address, owner’s 4 dr., saftied. 403-352-6995 2006 GMC C4500 4X4, phone #, etc. 342-7355 loaded, conversion, new Help-U-Sell of Red Deer duramax installed from GM, www.homesreddeer.com 170,000 kms., $39,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

3090

This 3 bdm, 1.5 bath Townhouse in North Red Deer is ready for a new family! Vacant now, this could be the home you’ve been looking for. With 5 appls, tonnes of storage & a convenient location this home will go quick.

Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 to get a look inside!

Hpman.ca

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid, 4X4, 6.0L, nav., 81,735 kms, $28,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

2 BDRM LACOMBE CONDO Laebon Homes 346-7273 Ground flr, 45+ bldg, 5 appl, Start your career!

N/S, no pets. $1000/mo.

780-484-0236 See Help Wanted GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. Rooms apartments, avail. immed, For Rent 3 BDRM, 1 1/2 bath town- rent $875 403-596-6000 house in well kept condominium Condos/ LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. complex at #9, 15 Stanton St. 1 furnished, 1 unfurnished Townhouses SUITES. 25+, adults only 5 appls & fenced yard. rooms available to quiet, n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Tenants must be over 40 mature people. Rent is NEW CONDO w/references & quiet living. Something for Everyone $500/$450 + DD Call Avail. Nov. 1st for $1300/mo. Everyday in Classifieds 403-872-5169 for more details 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000.

403-588-2550 $1300 D.D. 403-341-4627 CLEAN, quiet, responsible, Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 3 Bdrm. Townhouse

MORRISROE MANOR

2012 CHEV Silverado 2500 LTZ, diesel, lthr., tonneau cover, $39,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

wheels

3080

Roommates Wanted

RENOVATED MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

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Top Floor 2 Bdrm.

Apartment

5050

Trucks

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

Central Alberta LIFE & Red Deer ADVOCATE CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 CALL NOW

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

Misc.

Automotive

5240

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

Accounting

1010

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

1100

NEW Elizabeth Arden 12 DALE’S Home Reno’s eye shadows, 2 blush, 1 nail polish, 1 lip gloss, 1 Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 red Croc cosmetic bag $195 value, asking RMD RENOVATIONS $80 403-227-2976 Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Household Furnishings

3030

Suites

4090

1000-1430

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

Health & Beauty

LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM CONDOS HAVE TO GO!!

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Manufactured Homes

CLASSIFICATIONS

Homestead Firewood

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

BEAUTIFUL Comfortable 3 bdrm. townhouse in Oriole Park. Super location for access to all major arteries without being bothered by noise.

Att. garage, 1-1/2 bath, 5 appls., #23 6300 Orr Dr. N/S, avail. Jan. 1. $1425/mo.

Hearthstone Property Management 403-896-8552 or 403-396-9554

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LOGS

3030

Bldg located on a quiet close backing onto treed area.

Spacious 2 Bdrm.

3 BDRM. in Sylvan. 4 appls., †Spacious suites come with fenced yard. No pets. All Dishwasher, large storage This 2 bdrm apt is in a quiet, utils. incl. 403-347-6033 area & more. Short walk to adult only building.

In a convenient location schools & Parks. Starting 3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 w/easy accessibility to 67th at $925/mo. bath, new paint & carpets Street & assigned offstreet Heat & Water incl. in rent. & deck at 7316-59 Ave. Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 parking. This could be the Avail. to over 40 tenants. home you are looking for. to book a viewing.† No pets. Off street parking Perfect for young profesHpman.ca for 3 vehicles. Rent $1500, sionals. Just $945/month.

D.D. $1500. 403-341-4627 SOUTHWOOD PARK Come take a look at the 3110-47TH Avenue, building you will be proud 4 BDRM. house, 2 full 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, to call home. Call Tina now baths, near schools and generously sized, 1 1/2 at 403-896-8552 bus route, avail. Jan. 1, baths, fenced yards, before it’s gone.

2014, $1350 rent, DD full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Hpman.ca $1100 no pets, Sorry no pets.

403-343-6229 304-3979. www.greatapartments.ca

~ Great Value!!

1660

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

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

Firewood

Condos/ Townhouses

Escorts

1165

LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Flooring

1180

WILL install floor & wall tile 403-335-6076 / 352-7812

Handyman Services

1200

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, and roof snow removal?

Call James 403-341-0617 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Massage Therapy

1280

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

Massage Therapy

1280

Misc.

Services

Daily The Red Deer Advocate Daily The publishes Red Deer Advocate advertisements from companies and corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

1290

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

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

Closed Dec. 25 & 26. Open New Years. Come Spend it with us! www.viimassage.biz

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346

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

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELP FOR SENIORS: in home or facility - family business est. 1999 - bondable staff, great rates, gift certs avail for Christmas - HELPING HANDS Home Support Services Ltd. 403-346-7777 helpinghandshomesupport.com

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Rob Ford is Google’s top search for 2013

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TORONTO — After dissecting the more than 40 billion queries submitted throughout 2013, Google Canada has declared Toronto’s notorious Mayor Rob Ford as search term of the year.

While Facebook was the absolute top search of the year — as it has been for several years running — Ford topped Google’s so-called trending list, representing the search terms that stood out most compared to previous web history.

Ford was followed by the late Canadian Glee actor Cory Monteith, who died of an overdose in July; Fast and the Furious actor Paul Walker, who was killed in a car crash last month; murder victim Tim Bosma; and the Boston marathon.

Nelson Mandela, royal baby, North Korea, the Harlem Shake dance craze, and Lac-Megantic rounded out the Top 10 list.

“Clearly we were engaged in Toronto’s municipal politics,” said Google Canada spokesman Aaron Brindle of Ford’s search count.

“When we look at searches for Rob Ford we saw search activity spike back in the early spring and then again in November and this was national and in some ways international in scope.”

While Ford didn’t make Google’s Top 10 trending list in the U.S., he was an honorary mention.

Google compiled a list of the trending male politicians based on American web searches and Ford was sixth on the list, behind Nelson Mandela, Ted Cruz, Barack Obama, Hugo Chavez and Rand Paul, but ahead of Kim Jong Un, John Kerry, John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden.

Other trending searches in 2013 for Canadian people included Chris Hadfield, Rehtaeh Parsons, Rita MacNeil, Jarome Iginla, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Alice Munro and Alan Thicke. While Thicke generated the fewest headlines of the other Canadians on the list, his son Robin had a massive hit with “Blurred Lines” and he frequently found himself being asked about the tune’s risque video.

Robin Thicke was the top trending musician, ahead of Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Lorde, Lou Reed, Macklemore, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Daft Punk and Eminem.

One of the most interesting annual lists Google releases is a countdown of trending “what is” searches, which reveals what topics web searchers were keen to learn more about.

“What is twerking” topped the list, and the provocative dance was also the No. 1 “how to” search.

Fracking was second on the “what is” list, followed by ricin, bbm, molly, bitcoin, Monsanto, Snapchat, EPO and DOMA. In federal politics, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau got the most searches, followed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Sen. Mike Duffy, Sen. Pamela Wallin and former astronaut turned MP Marc Garneau.

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair was tenth.

As much as Canadians couldn’t get enough of Ford’s antics, he still wasn’t the absolute most searched for person of the year.

“You can’t best the Biebs,” joked Brindle, referring to pop star Justin Bieber’s top ranking among people searched for in Canada in 2013.

Toronto film critics pick Inside Llewyn Davis as 2013 favourite

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Toronto film critics have named the folk music tale Inside Llewyn Davis the best film of 2013, and awarded star Oscar Isaac best actor.

The Coen brothers’ movie triumphed over two runners-up: the futuristic romance Her and the searing saga 12 Years a Slave.

The Toronto Film Critics Association named Alfonso Cuaron best director for his space thriller Gravity, while best screenplay went to Spike Jonze’s Her. This latest best picture pick joins an already diverse slate of critics’ favourites, an annual exercise that in some years can indicate front-runners for the upcoming awards season.

The San Francisco Film Critics Circle, the New York Film Critics Online and the Boston Society of Film Critics all chose the slavery epic 12 Years a Slave as best picture.

But the New York Film Critics Circle favoured David O. Russell’s Abscam fictionalization American Hustle and the National Board of Review picked Her. The Los Angeles Film Critics Association, meanwhile, shared its best picture honours between Her and the space odyssey Gravity.

Toronto critics spread the acting kudos around, naming Cate Blanchett best actress for her turn as a woman unravelling in Blue Jasmine. Jared Leto earned best supporting actor for his turn as an HIVpositive drag queen in Dallas Buyers Club and Jennifer Lawrence was named best supporting actress for her turn in American Hustle.

The Toronto awards will be celebrated at a gala dinner on Jan. 7, when the association will also announce the Rogers best Canadian film award, which carries a $100,000 purse.

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