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Feeling the heat EXPERIMENT RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT LEAVING PETS, CHILDREN INSIDE HOT CARS BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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Matt DiPaola of KG Country 95.5 was really feeling the heat Thursday as he volunteered to see what it would be like to roast in a vehicle with the windows rolled up on a hot summer day. During his 40 minutes in the vehicle the temperature inside rose to 62C. DiPola exited the car drenched in sweat. City of Red Deer Fire Medics were standing by monitoring his vital signs during the event.

Human hyperthermia guinea pig Matt DiPaola sweated buckets for a good cause on Thursday. The KG Country 95.5 FM morning show host darn near parboiled himself inside a car to help local firefighters and the SPCA send a message about the dangers of leaving pets and children inside vehicles during the summer. DiPaola, who pulled on an extra sweater and sweatpants to emulate furry skins, lasted only 40 minutes inside the white Toyota Yaris compact outside Red Deer Emergency Services’ Station 1 downtown. It was about 30C inside the car when he climbed in. Within minutes, the inside temperature soared to 50C and it peaked at 60C. DiPaola said he felt uncomfortable within five minutes. “I felt it right away.” If not for the experiment, he would have had all he could take at 10 minutes, he said. Attending fire-medic Adam Erickson said DiPaola started out with a healthy blood pressure of 130/60 and pulse rate of about 60 beats per minute. His blood pressure soared to 155/90 and pulse peaked at about 100 as his body tried desperately to cool itself by circulating blood to the surface of the skin. His core temperature rose 2C. For children and pets, the effects would be even worse. Children have far lower resistance to heat stress than adults. Their body temperatures rise three to five times faster. In the U.S., almost 40 unattended children a year die inside hot vehicles. A General Motors of Canada study found that within 20 minutes, the air temperature in a previously air-conditioned small car exposed to the sun on a 35C day topped 50C. Within 40 minutes, the temperature soared to just over 65C. However, summer scorchers are not the only risky days. At an outside temperature of as little as 21C, inside vehicle temperatures can climb 40 degrees into lethal territory. Damian LaGrange, assistant deputy chief of fire operations, said cracking a window offers little relief. “It does make a little bit of a difference but very little, because (the vehicle becomes) a greenhouse.” Red Deer SPCA executive director Tara Hellewell said Thursday’s test was a useful reminder to pet owners. Pets panic when they’re overheating, often fighting desperately to get out of the vehicle, causing them even more distress and danger.

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City launches probe of underground pipe system BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A probe into what forced a 62-year-old water pipe to release 10 million litres of chlorinated water near the Bellevue Reservoir is continuing. But the City of Red Deer is not taking any chances with its underground pipe system. It has launched a full-scale investigation and inspection into the more than 500 km of pipe. The process could take several months. Tom Marstaller, the city’s Environmental Planning superintendent, said the age of city’s underground infrastructure ranges from pipe that was laid last week to 100 years ago. “As the city grows, pipe gets installed initially,” he said. “Some of that pipe has been replaced. Some

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hasn’t. We are constantly trying to keep ahead of pipes before they break but it is a process.” The pipe that burst on June 25 was laid in 1953. Marstaller said age is one factor but there are many factors that go into what causes a pipe to break. The findings of the underground investigation will help inform the pipe replacement capital plan. “We are always trying to manage our infrastructure to the best of our abilities,” said Marstaller. “Trying to balance off condition versus age versus risk. That’s a bit of an ongoing process.” The city is finishing up its 55th Street Improvement project, which includes replacing the aging pipe to support future development in Railyards and Riverlands. It was one of the areas that the city deemed critical, said Marstaller.

The early-morning June 25 leak on the water line occurred 114 metres from the Red Deer River. A portion of the 10 million litres of chlorinated water entered the river. It also damaged infrastructure near the CPR pedestrian bridge and trail. To date, the city has spent roughly $60,000 to repair the leak and to fix the infrastructure. The pipe has been fixed and a piece was removed for inspection. Environment Canada and Alberta Environment are investigating the incident. An investigation is triggered when more than one mg per litre of water with chlorine residuals is discharged. In this incident, 1.84 mg per litre of water were discharged. Marstaller said these investigations take time and the city is waiting to hear the outcome. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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HEAT: Call the RCMP first A family’s dog recently died after it had overheated inside a vehicle. Despite being taken to a veterinarian, the internal damage had been done and the pet passed away three days later. Hellewell said the SPCA routinely takes calls from people who have come across desperate animals locked inside hot vehicles, often outside malls or shops. In a recent case, a passerby broke a window and took the animal to a vet for treatment. For the SPCA, the issue of dealing with overheated pets trapped inside vehicles is a challenging one. Their advice for someone coming across an animal in distress is to call the RCMP first before resorting to breaking a window to save the pet. The law is a little fuzzy on the legality of breaking a car window, but the SPCA says it would rather see that damage than an animal die needlessly. After his experience, DiPaola’s said his message this summer would be “not even for a minute should you leave your kids or animals in the car.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Matthew Peavoy was this months featured performer at the Snell Auditorium in the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library on Thursday. On the first Thursday of each month, the library hosts a free lunchtime concert. Peavoy, of Red Deer played pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and David McIntyre.

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‘Party likes it’s 2014!’ CORPORATE CALGARY CUTS STAMPEDE SPENDING AMID OIL GLOOM CALGARY — This time last year David Howard was getting ready to host a number of high-profile corporate parties as part of Calgary’s Stampede, but that’s not the case this time around. “Basically, it’s gone from where last year we were producing two events a day to where we’re out of the game completely,” said Howard, president of the Event Group. His company is one of many feeling the bite of low oil prices as energy companies cut back spending on this year’s Stampede, which kicks off Friday. Howard said companies are opting to host their own events with lower budgets, which he’s helping them with, but the big events are scarce this year. “The corporate Stampede parties, there will be a whole lot less of them this year,” said Howard. “Where you may have seen headline bands you’re now having local bands.”

Spending is also down at the Stampede grounds. Sales of corporate tents and related events are down about 10 per cent compared with last year, said Stampede spokeswoman Jennifer Booth, and sponsorship of the chuckwagon races, where corporate logos are blazoned on the canvas-topped wagons, are down 21 per cent at $2.8 million. But Booth said there are signs public interest is higher this year, with both local and international ticket sales up around two to three per cent so far. She said locals are choosing to take “staycations,” while international visitors have been taking advantage of the low Canadian dollar. While some oil and gas companies are trimming their Stampede spending, other sectors are helping fill the gap. Jordan Sorrenti of Sorrenti’s Catering said they’ll be serving 4,000 more people at this year’s event. “It’s kind of a weird Stampede for us because we did have some cancellations of clients that we’ve done Stampede breakfast with for 20 years, but on

Fine, lifetime pet ban for man at centre of designer dog case BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A case of designer dogs gone wrong has led to a fine and lifetime ban on pet ownership for a Calgary man. Chun Fat (Darren) Law was charged by the Calgary Humane Society in June of last year after 13 dogs were seized under Alberta’s Animal Protection Act. Law was convicted and fined $4,000 and has a lifetime prohibition from owning or caring for animals. The dogs were in distress for various reasons including unsanitary conditions, lack of water and medical concerns. The dogs were being bred as American Bully

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types, with an emphasis on desirable physical traits that were in direct conflict with medical fitness. Most of the dogs required extensive orthopedic and respiratory surgeries to improve their quality of life. Brad Nichols, senior manager of animal cruelty investigations for the society, watched several of the dogs go through surgery and rehabilitation. “These dogs, despite their deformities and limited ability to breath, were exceptionally social and resilient,” Nichols, said Thursday. “While designer dogs may be cute, they may be suffering medically as a result.” Known as “hybrid” or “designer” dogs, these canines are bred with a purpose — to optimize the best qualities of each parent.

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EDMONTON — About 200 people have fled their community in northern Alberta due to a wildfire. Audrey Meneen, director of emergency management for Tall Cree First Nation, says the wind shifted and was blowing the fire towards the main highway. She says officials had previously decided if the fire was threatening to cut off Highway 88, they would evacuate the community as a precaution. Meneen says residents went to High Level, about 160 kilometres northwest of the reserve, and were staying at a hotel. The Alberta government says the fire was five kilometres form the Tall Cree First Nation on Thursday. There were also four wildfires burning north of Meander River and that community’s residents were on evacuation alert. The Alberta government says hot, dry conditions are pushing the threat of wildfires in forested areas to extreme levels. The province says wildfires that start under these conditions can grow very large, very quickly and are very difficult to put out. There are 46 wildfires listed as out of control Thursday and the government says there is a strong likelihood of more fires caused by lightning strikes. Environment Canada has issued a special air

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the other hand we’ve picked up some new business,” said Sorrenti, who expects to serve about 29,000 breakfasts at this year’s Stampede. Paul Vickers, president of Penny Lane Entertainment, which owns several venues including the Cowboys bar next to the Stampede grounds, said companies in the tech and manufacturing sectors have also taken up some of the slack. “Corporate parties, big parties cancelled, no doubt,” said Vickers. “But we’ve got a lot of small companies in other sectors that weren’t touched quite as drastically by the oil prices.” With budgets often decided far ahead of time though, some events are still gunning for a splash. FirstEnergy Capital booked the Barenaked Ladies to headline its FirstRowdy charity event before budgets got tight, said Beverley McCartney, a conference manager for the investment bank. The band also played at the FirstEnergy’s event last year, which fits well with the slogan for the event this year: “Party Like It’s 2014!”

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When rich promise fades PLANNING TO RETIRE? LIFE INTERVENES We boomers are a self-indulgent, narcissistic lot. Since we still make up the largest portion of the economic pie chart, holding most of the nation’s private wealth, of course the world revolves around us. But you know, time does catch up to us. Faster than a lot of us thought possible. Where we used to talk to friends about career, kids and school, now we talk about aging parents and retirement. And if GREG we want to talk NEIMAN about something pleasant, we talk about grandchildren. But somewhere in most conversations between boomers that I observe, the talk touches on retirement. Three studies cited in news reports in recent months (the latest from the Angus Reid Institute, reported in the Globe and Mail) point to an alarming fact about the way boomers are entering retirement. Alarming because once seen, some warnings should have been obvious. Most older workers have some sort

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of plan concerning the time when they will end full-time work. But plans often turn out to be just dust. It appears about half of my demographic enters retirement somewhat earlier than planned. Two studies that I have seen, the Angus Reid study and one done by the Brondesbury Group for the Ontario Securities Commission, say that whatever plans we make for retirement, about half don’t play out the way we wanted. For most of those who were forced into retirement early, there was some sort of major financial crisis. Health problems of a family member (often aging parents or an ailing spouse), or an early layoff resulting in lost employee benefits, or a loss taken in investments were cited as reasons someone’s life plan got radically changed. It’s obvious and John Lennon said it best: life is what you get while you’re making other plans. Whatever the reasons, about half of us still manage to “stay OK” in retirement — planned or not — although there’s not a lot of money for extras. The rest truly struggle — or are living the dream. That’s where the advertising aimed at older workers and retirees does not meet reality. We are shown pictures of cruises and beaches. For more than half of us, it’s mostly visits with family. We are told we deserve Europe after 40 years

of work, but fewer than half of us actually achieve 40 years of full-time employment, much less Europe. Half of us — working or retired — worry we might outlive our savings. Some 57 per cent of retired people say Canada Pension Plan is their major source of income. About 30 per cent also rely on RSP savings. (To me, that’s a real-world argument for an enhanced Canada Pension Plan, but there are other days to argue about that.) Just the same, the real-world experience of retirees belies the goals sold to us by the investment industry: that we need about 70 per cent of our working income to be comfortable in retirement. What we’re finding is that most people can be comfortable on about half their pre-retirement income — just with fewer beaches and fewer cruises. For boomers, who have less and less time left to accumulate savings each year, the 70 per cent goal is simply not achievable anyhow. Especially when life intervenes and half of us need to retire, sometimes years before the date set in our plans. A report from CBC News also notes a steep rise in the numbers of older people going bankrupt. Nationally, about 10 per cent of all people who declared bankruptcy last year were aged 65-plus. Seniors in Ontario make up 30 per cent of bankruptcies in that

province. Blame life intervening, if you wish. People fall ill and cannot work, and do not have a health insurance plan for expenses our public system does not cover. Blame unrealistic expectations as well. It’s not just young families building all the half-million-dollar homes in our expanding cities. Holding a 20-year mortgage at age 60? Not such a good idea. But while boomers chatter to each other about their fears, for most the fears will prove unfounded. Take the fear that we’ll miss work. Please. Some 62 per cent of older workers tell pollsters they will miss the satisfactions they got from their jobs. Once people actually retire, that drops to 39 per cent. Work, if you must know, is quite overrated. Through the next 15 years or so, the numbers of retired or semi-retired will boom well past the 6.4 million Canadians in this group today. About half will enter this group well before they planned to. And most of us seem to be doing OK despite life’s interventions. As long as you can release your expectations. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

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Solving the oil industry’s vacant jobs paradox BY FRANK MCCALLUM SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Resource employers struggling to fill entry-level, grow-on-the-job, “blue-collar” positions understand Canada’s employment paradox better than anyone. Unemployment and dropout rates are high in many of the areas they operate. The inescapable logic of this is that many young school leavers need an alternative to professional or ticketed-trade career paths just as badly as industry needs applicants for the very jobs they could thrive doing. In such a scenario, what do both students and employers need from the education system? Well first, potential candidates must know the opportunities exist, that they are perfectly capable of seizing them, and that these positions can be the start of a fulfilling career for employees who take advantage of opportunities for advancement. Second, those candidates should know as much as possible about the work before they start — both to increase immediate productivity by shortening learning curves, and to reduce the number who will realize the job is a bad fit and quit after only a few months on the job. And third, employers need to reduce the cost and disruption of injuries by instilling knowledge and a culture of safety before lessons start being learned the hard way. In conjunction with Northern Lights School Division (NLSD), Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) has come up with a new education model designed to meet precisely these needs, and to do so in a way that appeals to youth for whom traditional core-subject high-school learning doesn’t seem relevant or motivating. This model is based on the ability of a computer

simulation to reinforce what has been taught in theory, the way a flight or driving simulator accomplishes what handbooks and classrooms can never do on their own. It recognizes that while all of us are experiential learners to some extent, that path is especially effective for members of groups such as rural and Aboriginal youth that tend to be underrepresented in higher education. A pilot of the concept is currently being conducted at three NLSD schools. It focuses on the role of a junior floor hand on the service rigs that maintain and repair Alberta’s oil wells after they go into production (and which are, therefore, less affected by fluctuations in oil prices). And if the experience and reactions of the first students taking Energy Education 35 are anything to go by, many other occupations and industries — from agriculture to forestry — may see opportunities to help themselves as well. While the simulation — a first-person, avatar-style interface familiar to millions of computer gamers — may in part serve as an incentive for students to complete the preliminary work, its real value is its ability to let students actually experience what has been taught. “Our students are concrete sequential learners,” said educator Brian Dewar following a Careers Camp in Grouard last fall that introduced eight Aboriginal students to the course and demonstrated the simulation’s potential power with that key target demographic. “Suddenly they are excited ... and can see themselves doing that kind of work,” said Dewar, principal of the local school at the time. He added that for some students, the course also provided incentive to improve in core subjects like math and reading, since success in the simulation required them. The simulation, developed by an Alberta company

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called Coole Immersive, is a training tool developed for the real world; it is all business and doesn’t make things easy or cut slack for teenaged students. By the end stages, it is both highly detailed and demanding, requiring students to complete their cycle of tasks flawlessly three times to pass the five-credit course. Of course this can be frustrating, but they also learn that in the real world there are worse things: someone can get hurt, equipment can be damaged, you can lose your job. One rig manager has said that using new workers trained on Coole Immersive’s simulation is like hiring people with the safety skills that come with six months’ experience. Thanks to OPEC’s current drive to depress prices, Canadian exploration has been cut back and production forecasts have been lowered. But even if Canadian light-oil production falls this year from 770,000 barrels per day to 730,000 BPD, as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) predicted earlier in June, that still implies many service rig jobs for wells already in production. And CAPP’s overall growth prediction to 2030, while decidedly lower than it was, still anticipates an increase from 3.7 to 5.3 BPD thanks to the oil sands. Combine that with a 2013 estimate from the Petroleum Human Resources Council that total hiring to the year 2022 would be about 125,000 in a low growth scenario, and the value of efforts to expand the pool of local job candidates clearly remains significant. Increasing the ranks of loyal, safety-conscious, smart-but-experiential learners might only be the beginning of the payoff. Frank McCallum is assistant principal at Alberta Distance Learning Centre, and ADLC’s lead on the Energy Education 35 project. This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia.com).

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Little known about string of threats BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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TORONTO — The past week has seen several threats made against Canadian airliners. The disruptions to four WestJet flights and one Air Canada plane left passengers scrambling as airlines dealt with halted operations and route diversions. Although each threat proved to be a false alarm, police are investigating them and aviation experts are taking notice. Here are a few facts about how such situations are handled:

‘THEY ARE ATTACKS NONETHELESS, BECAUSE THEY ARE INTENDED TO CAUSE ECONOMIC HARM TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR . . .’

How frequently do airlines have to contend with bomb threats? Not very often, according to industry observers. Edward McKeogh, President of Canadian Aviation Safety Consultants, says it’s not unheard of for airlines to go a full year without fielding a threat of real substance. McKeogh said the major airlines tend to be the most common targets.

How do airlines typically respond when threats do occur? While individual protocols may very among airlines, McKeogh said the basic approach is the same — every threat must be taken seriously. “As soon as they find out about a threat of this nature, they relay it to the flight in question, or sometimes all flights that are airborne, and those flights will then divert to the nearest suitable airport,” he said. This wasn’t always the case, however.

— CHRISTINE DUHAIME COUNTER-TERRORISM LAWYER

Jock Williams, a retired flight safety officer with Transport Canada, said 9/11 brought about significant changes in the way even idle threats are handled. Airlines, he said, used to have much more discretion to assess individual situations. “In the past, they’ve made an educated guess and maybe said, ‘No, we won’t do anything about this,”’ he said. “I don’t think you’re going to see much ‘No, we won’t do anything about it’ anymore.”

What’s the economic impact on the airline? McKeogh said each diversion is an expensive proposition. By the time an airline reroutes the flight, deplanes the passengers, ensures they’re taken care of at the alternate airport, inspects the aircraft and then resumes the original course, he said the bill can easily equal tens of thousands of dollars.

If someone is caught making a threat, what are the legal consequences?

Christine Duhaime, a counter-terrorism lawyer with Duhaime Law, said even an unsubstantiated threat can trigger very serious penalties. Even a hoax can result in jail time, she said, since the perpetrator’s actions trigger real practical and economic consequences. She said sending threats would be seen as consistent with terrorist efforts and tactics to attack critical infrastructure. “Those attacks are either going to be real, or will surface as these did, with threats for which no real physical attack occurs,” Duhaime said in an email. “They are attacks nonetheless, because they are intended to cause economic harm to the private sector, debilitate critical infrastructure and drive up costs for counter-terrorism programs in the West.” Williams said the Canadian government’s recent introduction of tougher anti-terrorism laws suggests anyone behind such threats shouldn’t expect to get off lightly. “This is a very serious federal, criminal offence and I think will be treated very harshly if and when they catch the individual,” he said.

So what do we know about the current string of threats? Very little. The RCMP did not return calls seeking request for comment. WestJet spokesman Robert Palmer said the rash of threats has triggered “rumours and speculation” that the airline is not willing to comment on. “We will continue to work closely with law enforcement to find those responsible. Safety remains our top priority and we will continue to be vigilant to keep our guests and our crews safe,” he said.

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Fires, smoke forces thousands out of homes BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Forest fires and thick smoke forced more people from their homes in northern Saskatchewan Thursday and emergency officials were looking to the skies for some respite. Evacuations began a week ago in the areas of La Ronge and La Loche and, as of Thursday morning, more than 5,000 people had registered at centres in North Battleford, Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina. Fifty-one towns, villages and reserves had been evacuated or partially-evacuated. Crews were managing to keep fires out of the communities, although flames did reach the edges of Montreal Lake and Weyakwin, said Daryl Jessop with Saskatchewan Environmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wildfire support services department. He said fire had destroyed a rural home southwest of La Ronge, as well as some cabins in remote areas. Jessop said he was confident firefighters would be able keep any wildfires from reaching La Ronge, one of the largest communities in the region. A business in La Ronge started on fire Tuesday, but RCMP said that blaze was not caused by a forest fire. Although there were still 116 fires burning in the province, Jessop said fire conditions had improved somewhat. Smoke blanketing much of Saskatchewan, even drifting down into the United States, caused Environment Canada to issued special air quality

statements for all of the province, as well as parts of Manitoba. But the conditions werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as bad as they were earlier in the week and air tankers previously grounded were to fly again on Thursday. Jessop said the weather forecast was also calling for rain this weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That will certainly give us more of an opportunity to continue to do even more work on the ground with these fires,â&#x20AC;? he said. Duane McKay, commissioner of emergency management, said the fire situation remained â&#x20AC;&#x153;volatileâ&#x20AC;? and resources had been ramped up. Close to 600 firefighters were in Saskatchewan, including some crews from Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Jessop said some from South Dakota were in the southern Cyprus Hills area to relieve other firefighters so they could head north. McKay advised against travelling north unless necessary. Sections of some highways were closed and emergency vehicles were guiding convoys through smoke when safe to do so. McKay said some curious people had been driving north to snap photos. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not safe if they can barely see the road or firefighting equipment travelling on it, he said. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a risk of them running over hoses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have to stop our fire operations to go and rescue somebody, that increases the threat to people and communities weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to protect. And, quite frankly, it then puts firefighters in danger.â&#x20AC;?

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A man arrested at a Vancouver pot protest on Canada Day is vowing to burn an award he received for his heroism during the Stanley Cup riot. Vancouver Police honoured Bert Easterbrook in 2013 with a certificate of merit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the highest award for civilian bravery â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for stopping rioters from flipping over a truck two years earlier. On Wednesday, he and two others were charged with obstruction after they tried to stop police from arresting a man for trafficking at the annual Cannabis Day event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely ironic,â&#x20AC;? Easterbrook said Thursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t choose to be honoured by cowards, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll burn my award.â&#x20AC;? Easterbrook said he will put his framed certificate and pennant in a metal bucket and light them on fire outside city hall on Friday. In a 2013 police document, his actions during the riot are described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;selflessâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;decisive.â&#x20AC;? Police said they had to intervene at Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protest because a man ignored a warning to stop selling pot

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to minors. Easterbrook and several others used a so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;hug powerâ&#x20AC;? technique, embracing the man to block police. Neil Magnuson identified himself as the man charged with trafficking. He said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell to anyone he thought was under 17. Magnuson said an officer warned him to stop selling but never mentioned youth. He refused to stop, but hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sold any more marijuana by the time he was arrested, he said. During the arrest, officers kneed him in the back, twisted his arm and nearly caused him to lose consciousness, he alleged. Vancouver Police Const. Brian Montague said it would be inappropriate for him to debate with the accused in the media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our officers never want to use force and we never have to use force when those involved comply with the direction of police,â&#x20AC;? he said. David Malmo-Levine said he was also charged with obstruction after he used the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hug powerâ&#x20AC;? tactic, tackling Magnuson as he was being led to a police vehicle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was trying to stop the arrest of a harmless individual,â&#x20AC;? Malmo-Levine said.

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Thousands flee blaze BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MARYVILLE, Tenn. — A car on a CSX train carrying a flammable and toxic substance derailed and caught fire in eastern Tennessee, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people within a 2-mile radius. Blount County Fire Department Lt. Johnny Leatherwood said a call about the train derailment came in Wednesday night at 11:50 p.m. EDT in Maryville. The fire was still burning at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Blount County firefighter Kermit Easterling said. About 5,000 people in the area were being evacuated along with several businesses, Leatherwood said. Also, a manufacturing plant, Denso Manufacturing, closed down Thursday morning because of its proximity to the derailment, Easterling said. In a written statement, CSX said the train car that derailed was carrying acrylonitrile, a hazardous material used in multiple industrial processes including making plastics. The substance is flammable and is dangerous if inhaled, CSX said. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s website, some effects of breathing acrylonitrile include headaches, dizziness, irritability and rapid heartbeat. Ten law enforcement officers had to be taken to the hospital because they breathed in fumes, Blount County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Marian O’Briant said. Blount County Memorial Hospital spokesman Josh West said the first responders were given oxygen, which is standard procedure for the chemical they were exposed to. He said they were not injured but were being held for observation. He also said no local residents underwent treatment due to fumes. He said two people were evacuated so quickly they weren’t able to get their regular medicines and so they went to the hospital to get

needed medication. Craig Camuso, CSX regional vice-president for state government affairs, said the company is placing evacuees in hotels, will provide reimbursement when it sets up its outreach centre and will provide gift cards for food and essentials. The train was travelling from Cincinnati to Waycross, Georgia, CSX said. A statement from the Federal Railroad Administration said the agency had investigators and hazmat inspectors at the scene. “Once it is safe, FRA will begin a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the derailment,” the statement said. On its Facebook page, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office said early Thursday that the evacuations could last from 24 to 48 hours. A shelter for residents was set up at a local high school. Several residents there said they were not aware of the train derailment until they got a call or someone knocked on their door early in the morning. “We saw police going back and forth and emergency vehicles going back and forth on our road, but we didn’t know why until about 3 to 3:30,” Maryville resident John Trull said. “That’s when they told us. We didn’t hear anything (beforehand). We just saw some emergency vehicles go by and kind of wondered what was going on, and that’s about it.” Trull said he heard from a sheriff’s deputy who knocked on his door. “He just knocked on our door and told us there’d been an issue with one of the trains and they were evacuating the area,” he said. Brittany Parrott said she was awakened by a knock on her apartment door at about 4:30 a.m. Although she didn’t hear the derailment, she said she noticed the effects of it as she went outside. “You could smell it in the air,” Parrott said. “I had a headache, I was feeling nauseated and lightheaded, all the symptoms.”

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Smoke rises from a CSX train carrying flammable and toxic gas in Maryville, Tenn., Thursday.

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Iran takes hard line on special inspection rule, sanctions threats VIENNA — Iran took a hard line Thursday on two of the biggest demands of world powers in a final nuclear accord, rejecting any extraordinary inspection rules and threatening to ramp up enrichment of bombmaking material if the United States and other countries re-impose sanctions after the deal is in place. Speaking to reporters in Vienna, where diplomats are trying to clinch a comprehensive nuclear pact, a senior Iranian negotiator said the U.N. nuclear agency’s standard rules governing access to government information, sites of interest and scientists should be sufficient to ensure that Iran’s program is solely for peaceful purposes. Anything beyond that, he said, would be unfair. The U.S. and some other negotiating countries want Iran to go further. “We should be realistic,” said the Iranian official, who briefed members of the news media on condition he not be quoted by name.

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SALT LAKE CITY — A U.S. judge has granted $134.2 million in damages to the widow of an American soldier killed in Afghanistan and another soldier partially blinded by a hand grenade in their lawsuit against former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr. In their lawsuit, Tabitha Speer and Layne Morris, alleged a teenage Khadr was responsible for the death of Sgt. Christopher Speer and Morris’s injuries in Afghanistan in July 2002. Their case rested largely on Khadr’s guilty plea to five war crimes before a widely maligned U.S. military commission in Guantanamo Bay in October 2010. Khadr, now 28, who spent 10 years at Guantanamo Bay and was transferred to Canada in 2012, has since said he only pleaded guilty to get out of Guantanamo and is seeking to have his conviction overturned. The plaintiffs acknowledged Thursday that there is little chance they will collect any of the money from him. “It’s really more of a statement case, I think, than a desire to collect this,” lawyer Laura Tanner, who represents Speer and Morris.

Hardcore sex performance at university causes scandal in Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A sex performance at a university in Argentina’s capital is causing an uproar. The hardcore sex acts were played out Wednesday night by actors in an open space at the social sciences department of the University of Buenos Aires. It was described as “post-porn” performance art. Education officials are condemning the performance, which included sadomasochistic acts. Lucia Romano, president of the department’s student centre, told local Radio Continental on Thursday that performers left behind a mess of condoms and urine. Images and videos of the performance with actors having sex surrounded by onlookers were widely broadcast on Twitter. University Rector Alberto Barbieri said the performance shouldn’t have been held in a public space where minors could see it. He says the department’s authorities are investigating and could sanction those responsible.

MANILA, Philippines — A ferry carrying 189 people, including at least one Canadian, capsized Thursday minutes as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 36 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said the Canadian was among at least 127 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana who were rescued by nearby fishing boats and coast guard personnel or swam to safety off Ormoc city on Leyte Island. The name and hometown of the Canadian were not immediately available. Coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said the wooden outrigger ferry was leaving Ormoc for the Camotes Islands, about 44 kilometres (27 miles) to the south, when it was lashed by strong waves. He said the captain and some of the crew were rescued and are in custody pending an investigation. Coast guard officials and survivors said it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the 36-ton ferry, which was carrying a heavy cargo of construction materials and bags of rice, to overturn. Survivors told The Associated Press by cellphone that the bow suddenly rose from the water before the vessel flipped over on one side, turning it upside down and trapping passengers underneath. Among the passengers who survived were at least three Americans and a Canadian. Lawrence Drake, 48, a retired firefighter from Rochester, New York, said he was able to revive a woman who wasn’t breathing while they were in the water via mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Drake said he also saved the woman’s pregnant daughter and an 8-year-old boy. He said he saw at least seven bodies floating in the water, including two children. Many of the passengers were screaming in panic, he said. Drake’s Filipino wife, Mary Jane, said the ferry was pulling slowly out of the port when it suddenly flipped to the left in strong waves. “No one was able to jump out because it overturned very swiftly. There was no time to jump,” she

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Police and rescuers comfort a crying passenger after he was brought ashore from a capsized passenger ferry Thursday in Ormoc city, central Philippines. said. TV footage showed coast guard rescuers and army soldiers carrying survivors from rubber boats to a beach. Not far away, the bottom part of the vessel could be seen protruding from the water. A rescue leader, Ciriaco Tolibao, said army frogmen and coast guard divers were searching the overturned boat to find more survivors or retrieve bodies. The search was continuing into the night, Balilo said. Cloudy weather at the time of the accident did not pose any danger that would have prompted the coast guard to stop sea voyages, officials said.

Former U.S. Senator to run for presidential nomination WASHINGTON — Former U.S. senator Jim Webb announced his presidential campaign on Thursday, opening a long-shot bid against Hillary Rodham Clinton and a field of Democratic rivals for the party’s nomination. Webb, 69, a decorated Vietnam veteran and a former top Navy official, is expected to focus his campaign on helping working-class Americans compete in the economy, tackling campaign finance reform and preventing the U.S. from getting involved in foreign entanglements like Iraq and Afghanistan. Webb acknowledged he would face major hurdles but vowed to bring an outsider’s voice to the 2016 race. “I understand the odds, particularly in today’s political climate, where fair debate is so often drowned out by huge sums of money. I know that more than one candidate in this process intends to raise at least a billion dollars,” Webb said in a statement. But “We need to shake the hold of these shadow elites on our political process.”

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A cross-country road trip got derailed for a former CNN anchor and her husband after a robber forced his way into their motel room and a shootout ensued. Lynne Russell told reporters Wednesday that her husband, Chuck de Caro, decided to stop at a Motel 6 on Albuquerque’s western edge because they were tired after a long day of travelling. When she went out to the car to get something and returned to the room, a man was at the door with a handgun. After grabbing her husband’s briefcase, the man started shooting at de Caro. Russell ducked behind the furniture and de Caro fired back, hitting the man. The robber died and de Caro was wounded.

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Ticats tear apart Blue Bombers BOMBERS LOSE HOME OPENER AND QUARTERBACK DREW WILLY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Tiger-Cats 52 Blue Bombers 26 WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros passed for 354 yards and two touchdowns as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats scored six majors in a 52-26 rout of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Drew Willy, Winnipeg’s starting quarterback, left the field with a suspected head injury. Willy was injured with 20 seconds remaining in the first quarter when he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Ticats defensive end Adrian Tracy. Willy appeared to be knocked out as medical staff looked at him. After a couple minutes on the turf, he walked off the field to the locker-room and was replaced by Brian Brohm. He’s the fifth quarterback to be injured in the first two weeks of the CFL season, joining Montreal’s Jonathan Crompton and Dan LeFevour, Edmonton’s Mike Reilly and Saskatchewan veteran Darian Durant on the sidelines. Hamilton (1-1) had a 17-7 lead after the first quarter and 38-7 at halftime. The team announced on Twitter that the 38 points was the most first-half points for a road team in 23 years. Collaros completed 26-of33 pass attempts, including a 35-yard toss to Bakari Grant and a three-yard pass to Terrence Toliver. The Ticats got a rushing touchdown off a one-yarder by backup quarterback Jeff Matthews, while Brandon Banks returned a punt 67 yards for a major. Emanuel Davis took an interception 35 yards for a

touchdown and Brandon Stewart picked off Brohm and ran 38 yards into the end zone. Hamilton kicker Justin Medlock was good on field goals from 19, 32 and 38 yards and made all his converts. Willy was 3-of-6 for 48 yards. Brohm finished 16-of-28 for 146 yards and two interceptions. He scored a touchdown on a 16-yard run in front of 27,279 fans at the Bombers home opener at Investors Group Field. Winnipeg (1-1) scored points off a 13-yard run by Paris Cotton and a four-yarder by Cameron Marshall. Kicker Lirim Hajrullahu was good on a 31-yard field goal, but missed both of his 32-yard convert attempts and had a single on the game’s opening kickoff. Hamilton conceded a safety to add two points to Winnipeg’s score. The teams had exchanged turnovers in the first quarter, but Winnipeg’s recovery of a Hamilton fumble was quickly for naught as Willy was intercepted by defensive back Mike Daly. The pick led to Toliver’s three-yard touchdown with 1:32 left in the quarter. On the next play after Willy left the field, Banks scored his punt-return touchdown as time expired for the 17-7 Hamilton lead. The Tiger-Cats scored three straight touchdowns to open the second quarter, but Marshall avoided a blanking with his four-yard run at 14:25. Collaros went for the twopoint convert after Stewart’s touchdown at 13:29 of the third quarter and connected with Andy Fantuz to make it 49-18. Winnipeg was also good on its two-point convert following Brohm’s rushing score at 2:32 of the fourth quarter, with Marshall scoring one yard out.

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Quarterback Brian Brohm gets the throw away as he gets hit by Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Ted Laurent during the first half of CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — It could be that coach Tom Higgins was having some fun with his dire quarterback situation by not announcing which rookie, Brandon Bridge of Rakeem Cato, will be Friday’s starter. Higgins would only say that both 23-year-olds will see action when the Alouettes play host to the Grey Cup champion Stampeders at Percival Molson Stadium. “I’m very pleased that you don’t know who the starting quarterback is, but flip a coin and know that both are going to be playing,” said Higgins. The Alouettes (0-1) landed in hot water when starter Jonathan Crompton and newly acquired backup Dan LeFevour both suffered shoulder injuries in a CFL season-opening 20-16 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks last week. Third stringer Tanner Marsh was already on the six-game injured list with a knee problem. Bridge should have the upper hand because he dressed as the third quarterback and ended up playing most of the last two quarters against Ottawa, while Cato has yet to see any CFL action. But Cato, considered the better passer of the two, was equally impressive in the pre-season. Either way, the Montreal offence is in deep against the Stampeders (1-0), who are coming off a comeback 24-23 win at home over Hamilton. “All they told us is that me and Cato are both going to play and they said for us to be ready,” said Bridge, a Mississauga, Ont., native and a rare Canadian pivot in the CFL. “It’s like a 1- 1A thing. “I don’t know if their idea is to go with the hot hand. That would be the smartest thing to do. Whoever’s hot, you just keep rolling with him.” If Bridge starts, he will be the first Canadian to start a CFL game since B.C.’s Giulio Caravatta in 1996, when Bridge was four years old. “Honestly, I didn’t think about it until you guys, the media, kept bringing it up,” said Bridge, who played at South Alabama before the Alouettes picked him the fourth round of the this year’s draft. “All I want to do is start. I don’t think about it being the first quarterback to start in a long time. I just want to help this team win, that’s all.” The rookies at least have a veteran receiving crew to work with, including former Stampeders star Nik Lewis. “We love challenges,” said Lewis. “We’re going to put it on our shoulders. “We’re going to have to make plays no matter who is throwing the ball. I’ve been on teams that won games with rookie quarterbacks, so I’m confident.” They will also try to run the ball as much as possible and running back Tyrell Sutton is ready if there is extra work. “I’m hoping I can take some pressure off the young guys,” said Sutton. “I know the game’s going to be flying around for them, so the biggest thing for me is to keep them calm and mellowed out.” The Stampeders only road loss in 2014 was in Montreal but they have a prime chance to correct that on this visit.

Red Sox 12 Blue Jays 6 TORONTO — Blue Jays left-hander Matt Boyd was hoping to build on the decent big-league debut he made last week. His second career start couldn’t have gone much worse. Boyd was unable to record a single out on Thursday night as the Red Sox scored eight times in the first inning of a 12-6 victory over Toronto at Rogers Centre. “It was definitely a tough one,” said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. “They were hitting everything he threw up there.” Boyd gave up three singles, a three-run homer to David Ortiz, a Hanley Ramirez solo shot, another single, a wild pitch and a walk. He became the first starter in team history to give up seven earned runs without recording an out. The 24-year-old left-hander was optioned to tripleA Buffalo after the game. “It’s a man’s game, it’s a tough business,” Gibbons said. “You’ve got to sometimes take the bad with the good too.” Boyd (0-2) was impressive in the minor leagues this season and turned in a decent 6 2/3-inning performance in a spot start last week. But the Red Sox would not let up, essentially putting the game out of reach before many in the announced crowd of 29,758 had settled into their seats. “I never had a night where I didn’t record an out,” Boyd said. “It definitely goes down as probably the worst one.” Toronto (42-39) dropped three of four against its American League East rival and finished the sevengame homestand with a 3-4 record. The Blue Jays remained tied in third place in the division standings, one game behind the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. Fans let out a Bronx cheer when reliever Liam Hendriks got No. 9 hitter Ryan Hanigan to pop up for the first out of the game. Boston (37-44) sent 12 men to the plate in the inning. Toronto halved the lead in the second inning. Devon Travis hit an RBI single, Josh Donaldson drew a bases-loaded walk and Jose Bautista delivered a two-run single. The Blue Jays brought the tying run to the plate against Boston starter Wade Miley (8-7) but Chris Colabello hit into a forceout to keep it a four-run game. Both teams had several chances to add to their run totals in the middle innings. Toronto reliever Bo Schultz loaded the bases in the fourth before escaping by striking out Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval. The Blue Jays threatened in the bottom half of the frame but Colabello struck out to strand three more runners. Gibbons was ejected in the fifth inning after an argument with home plate umpire Gerry Davis. The Blue Jays had challenged a tag play at the plate involving Hanigan and Toronto’s Danny Valencia, but the call was upheld after a lengthy review. Boston tacked on three more runs in the seventh inning and added a single run in the eighth. Canadian Russell Martin hit a solo shot in the ninth inning and Valencia followed with a homer of his own. It was Martin’s 12th homer of the year and the fifth this season for Valencia. Xander Bogaerts and Brock Holt had four hits

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista is out at second as Boston Red Sox’ Xander Bogaerts throws to first for the double play during eighth inning American League action in Toronto on Thursday. Blue Jays’ Chris Colabello grounded into double play. apiece for the Red Sox, who outhit the Blue Jays 1914. Leadoff man Mookie Betts chipped in with three hits for Boston. “What Mookie, Brock and Bogie were able to do tonight certainly set the tone for us offensively,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell. Toronto left 14 runners on base to 10 for Boston. The game took three hours 34 minutes to play. Notes: Miley allowed four earned runs and seven hits over five innings. He struck out two and issued seven walks. ... The eight runs allowed in the opening frame were the most given up by the Blue Jays in any inning this season. ... Ramirez has 16 homers this season, two more than Ortiz. ... The Blue Jays will kick off a 10-game road trip Friday in Detroit. Righthander Drew Hutchison (8-1, 4.99 earned-run average) is scheduled to start against Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez (6-7, 4.63) ... Toronto announced the signing of international free agent Vladimir Guerrero Jr., before the game. The 16-year-old son of former big-league star Vladimir Guerrero is ranked No. 4 on MLB.com’s list of the top 30 international prospects. ... Blue Jays infielder Steve Tolleson cleared waivers Thursday and will be outrighted to triple-A Buffalo. ... Toronto designated right-hander Todd Redmond for assignment after the game. Corresponding roster moves will be announced Friday.

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In this Nov. 26, 2014 photo, New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis waves to fans after the Tampa Bay Lightning played a video tribute to him during the an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Martin St. Louis is retiring after 16 NHL seasons, seven All Star selections and one Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. St. Louis made the announcement Thursday.

Martin St. Louis announced his retirement Thursday after 16 NHL seasons, a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal and a handful of individual trophies to show for his career. The Laval, Que., native was a seventime all-star who won the Hart Trophy as MVP once and Art Ross Trophy as leading scorer twice. St. Louis also won the Lester B. Pearson (now Ted Lindsay) award as the players’ most outstanding player and three times earned the Lady Byng for gentlemanly conduct. St. Louis went from being undersized and undrafted to one of the most prolific scorers in the past two decades. He recorded 1,033 points on 391 goals and 642 assists in 1,34 games with the Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. “He’s accomplished everything he could accomplish in the NHL,” close friend and former Tampa Bay teammate Mike Smith said in a phone interview. “He was an undrafted player who was a little guy that had everything kind of going against him, and he just continued to prove everyone wrong.” St. Louis helped the Lightning win the Stanley Cup in 2004 and was part of Canada’s World Cup-winning team months later. That was the year he won the Hart, Pearson and Art Ross with a league-best 56 assists and 94 points. “I have been blessed to play for 16 years in the NHL,” St. Louis said in the statement announcing his retirement. “It has been an amazing ride.” St. Louis was part of Canada’s un-

defeated gold-medal-winning 2014 Sochi Olympic team and finished his career with the Rangers. The 40-yearold was an unrestricted free agent and explained his decision as wanting to spend more time with wife Heather and sons Ryan, Lucas and Mason. “I have dedicated my life to being the best player I could be and now want to turn more of my focus to my three boys,” St. Louis said. “I look forward to this next chapter of my life and the time I will have with my family.” The five-foot-eight St. Louis was undrafted out of the University of Vermont before the Flames signed him in 1998. He didn’t get his big break until signing as a free agent in 2000 with Tampa Bay, where he developed into premier offensive player. Alongside Brad Richards and Vincent Lecavalier, St. Louis delivered the Lightning their first Cup. He was named captain in 2013 after Lecavalier was bought out, a position he held until he was granted his trade request to the Rangers last year. St. Louis had 15 points during New York’s 2014 run to the Cup final. He put up 52 in 74 regular-season games this year. “He always seemed to get better as his career went on,” former Lightning teammate Jeff Halpern said. “I’m shocked that he retired only because ability wise I always felt like he was one of those guys that could play until he was 45.” In retiring now, St. Louis starts the clock ticking toward consideration for the Hockey Hall of Fame. His inclusion will be debated, but his numbers and accomplishments give him a strong case. “I would think so,” Smith said. “I think he played well over 1,000 games over 1,000 points, numerous personal accolades and obviously the Stanley Cup to go along with the rest. I think he’s definitely well on his way to being a member.”

‘Mr. Game 7’ Justin Williams signs with Capitals HOPES TO HELP TEAM WHO HAVE STRUGGLES IN GAME 7 When Justin Williams wasn’t sure where he’d be playing next season, his six-year-old son Jaxon was already suggesting Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals. “A month ago he said, ’Daddy, if we don’t go back to L.A., I think you should go to play with Ovechkin because he’s the best,”’ Williams recalled. Ovechkin is a three-time Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP and is a point-a-game performer in seven playoff appearances. But in that stretch the Capitals are 3-6 in Game 7 and haven’t advanced past the second round. Enter Williams, the Cobourg, Ont., native who earned the “Mr. Game 7” nickname by going 7-0 with seven goals and seven assists in Game 7 situations in the NHL. The Capitals are hoping signing the three-time Stanley Cupwinner to a US$7.5-million, two-year deal helps them hit the jackpot. “He just brings the things that we need that we don’t have,” Washington general manager Brian MacLellan said on a conference call Thursday. “We’re looking to get over the hump, and he’s been there before. I think he can have an effect on our team to get us there.” Signing Williams was just the first part of the Capitals’ makeover. On Thursday they acquired fellow rightwinger T.J. Oshie from the St. Louis Blues for Troy Brouwer, goaltending prospect Pheonix Copley and a 2016 third-round pick. “We feel that he complements our core group nicely and can help us get to the next level in achieving our ultimate goal,” MacLellan said in a statement. Williams wants to make that happen, too. He hates being known as “Mr. Game 7,” crediting teammates, but his personal stats tell a conflicting story. Most recently Williams scored a goal and assisted on the overtime winner when the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 of the 2014 Western Conference final. Williams then had seven points against the New York Rangers to win the Conn

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BRIEFS T.J. Oshie heads to Capitals in trade that sends Troy Brouwer to Blues ARLINGTON, Va. — Sochi Olympics shootout star T.J. Oshie has been acquired by the Washington Capitals in a deal that sends Troy Brouwer to the St. Louis Blues. As part of Thursday’s swap of right wings, Washington also will trade AHL goalie Pheonix Copley and a thirdround pick in next year’s NHL draft to St. Louis. Oshie had 19 goals and 36 in 72 games for the Blues last season, his seventh in the NHL, all with St. Louis. He is best known for scoring four times during a shootout to lead the United States to a victory against Russia at the 2014 Olympics. Brouwer totalled 21 goals and 22 assists for Washington last season while appearing in all 82 games. He has

Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP and help the Kings win the Cup for the second time in three years. Williams, who turns 34 before the start of the regular season, also won the Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. Williams isn’t quite sure what makes playoff or Game 7 success but has been a part of plenty of it. “Sometimes it’s just a face in the room, it’s an intangible quality, sometimes it’s certain guys stepping up and having a big game, making a big play,” Williams said on a conference call. “I don’t know if I’m the answer, but I’m going to do my darndest to prove to everyone, to my teammates and myself that I can be a difference-maker, and I want to be for this team.” Adding Williams and Oshie can’t hurt. The Capitals can now feature a top six of Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Oshie, Williams and young stars Evgeny Kuznetsov and Andre Burakovsky. Williams bristled at being on the verge of 34, but he’s the grey beard in that group. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. “I think he’ll have a big effect on Kuznetsov and Burakovsky, and I also think he’ll have a good effect on Ovi and Backstrom,” MacLellan said. “It’s good to have a guy that has won Cups and been through the wars as he has.” With Brouwer gone, Williams is one of just two Washington players with a Cup ring, joining Brooks Orpik, who won with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. But talking with coach Barry Trotz and watching the Capitals in the playoffs made him excited about signing. Williams is well-aware of the Capitals’ Game 7 failures but saw in this post-season a team close to breaking through. “This team battles hard and I like what I’ve seen,” Williams said. “I’m just going to try and be me. Come in here, try and be me and hope that that’s enough to earn the respect of my teammates and help us get over a little hump.”

Battle of Alberta, restraint among winners, Canucks losers on free-agency day TORONTO — Free agency day didn’t have the wild money tossed around like usual, and trades overshadowed most of the signings. Yet there are still some clear winners and losers from July 1.

WINNERS

Restraint With the weakest free-agent pool in recent history, NHL general managers kept themselves from overpaying. No contract was longer than six years, Andrej Sekera’s US$33 million with the Oilers was the most money and Mike Green’s $6 million with the Red Wings the highest cap hit. The Battle of Alberta Edmonton continued its makeover by improving the blue line with Sekera, so the Calgary Flames brought back goaltender Karri Ramo at a reasonable $3.8 million and signed sought-after “utility tool” forward Michael Frolik. The next few seasons of this rivalry should be fun. Phil Kessel Traded to the Penguins, Kessel doesn’t have to be in the spotlight on a team with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. At a cap hit of $6.8 million, Kessel just has to score 30 — or more — goals and go about his business in Pittsburgh. Toronto Maple Leafs Getting rid of Kessel, even at 27 in the prime of his career, is a major step forward for the Leafs because it’s the start of their real teardown. Now that Kessel is gone, Tyler Bozak and/or Joffrey Lupul could be next as management begins to rebuild. Mike Green Being a third-pairing defenceman with the Capitals was the slap in the face and Green said he needed to move on. The only defenceman to score 30 goals in a season in the past

played in nine NHL seasons, the last four with the Capitals after five with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jets agree to terms on oneyear, two-way deals with forwards Fraser, Cormier WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets continued to shore up their organizational depth at forward by agreeing to terms with Matt Fraser and Patrice Cormier. Fraser and Cormier each got a oneyear, two-way deal worth $650,000 at the NHL level. Cormier has been with the Atlanta Thrashers/Jets organization for the past five seasons. The 25-year-old Moncton, N.B., native played one game for Winnipeg last year. Fraser, also 25, spent last season with the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins. The Red Deer native had nine points in 36 games and has 87 games of NHL experience with the Oilers, Bruins and Dallas Stars. Fraser was part of the trade that sent Tyler Seguin from Boston to Dallas.

10 years will be a top-four presence for the puck-moving Red Wings under new coach Jeff Blashill.

LOSERS

Vancouver Canucks Losing is a relative term in this market, but the Canucks embraced the team-in-transition label put on by GM Jim Benning. Getting Brandon Prust for Zack Kassian and a fifthrounder is a downgrade, and replacing Kevin Bieksa with Matt Bartkowski doesn’t make them better. Ottawa Senators Unable to get a top-six winger, the Senators also lost a nice player in Erik Condra, who signed a three-year deal with the Lightning. Eric O’Dell is a nice depth signing, but Condra’s departure leaves a hole in Ottawa’s forward ranks. Winnipeg Jets Bringing Alexander Burmistrov back from the KHL on a two-year deal softened the blow of losing Michael Frolik to the Calgary Flames, but that’s still a bit of an unknown. Drew Stafford returned, which is a plus, but Frolik’s absence will hurt more than anyone realizes. Matt Beleskey It’s hard to say a player who cashed in on a $19-million free-agent deal is a loser, especially considering it’s a major raise for the big winger. But Beleskey got less than most expected, and probably could have stayed in Anaheim at that price on a five-year contract. Chicago Blackhawks Spinning blossoming star Brandon Saad into centre Artem Anisimov and prospect Marko Dano was nice, but the cap-strapped Blackhawks will face some growing pains. Anisimov replaces Brad Richards, who left for Detroit, and unrestricted free agent Johnny Oduya’s future is still unknown.

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Nadal latest to fall at Wimbledon BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — On the final point of the first set of his latest Wimbledon disappointment, Rafael Nadal swung his mighty, lefty forehand — and whiffed, accidentally whacking his right leg with his racket. It was a painful, embarrassing mistake, symbolic of the sort of day this was. During five trips to the All England Club from 2006-11, Nadal reached the final every time. In his most recent four appearances, though, Nadal has exited early against an unheralded, unaccomplished and, most importantly, unafraid opponent ranked 100th or worse. On Thursday, Nadal lost 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the second round to Dustin Brown, who needed to qualify just to enter the main draw. “It’s not the end,” Nadal said. “(It’s) a sad moment for me ... but life continues. My career, too.” Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle and coach, summed up the Centre Court match this way: “He played really bad. Bad shots. Very bad with his forehand.” All true. But give credit to Brown and his varied, risky and entertaining brand of tennis, a mix of old-school serve-and-volleying, drop shots, drop volleys and go-for-it returns. “I had nothing to lose. If I lose 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, everyone says ’Bravo, Rafa,”’ Brown said. The 30-year-old Brown was born in Germany to a Jamaican father — whose face is tattooed on Brown’s stomach — and German mother. They moved to Jamaica when he was 12 and returned to Europe about a decade ago. Around that time, his parents bought him an RV so he could drive from tournament to tournament. Who could have imagined this sort of triumph back then? Or, frankly, even now? After all, Brown is ranked 102nd, entered Thursday with a 6-11 record in 2015 and has never been past the third round at a major. Nadal, meanwhile, is a former No. 1 and the owner of 14 major titles, tied with Pete Sampras for second-most behind Roger Federer’s 17. Federer joined Andy Murray and Petra Kvitova as past Wimbledon champions picking up straightforward, straight-set victories Thursday. Federer’s 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win over Sam Querrey of the U.S. included one particularly memorable moment — an on-the-run, between-the-legs lob. “You want to go over and give him a high-five sometimes,” Querrey said, “but you can’t do that.” Nadal used to leave opponents feeling that way, too. Not lately. He missed time last season with a right wrist inju-

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Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a ball to Dustin Brown of Germany, during their singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Thursday.

Pospisil defeats 30th seed Fognini, advances to third round at Wimbledon LONDON — Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil is through to the third round of Wimbledon after posting a four-set win over 30th seed Fabio Fognini of Italy. Emulating fellow Canadian Milos Raonic, Pospisil fired 23 aces en route to a 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 win over Italy’s Fognini. ry, then needed appendix surgery, and has spoken about confidence issues. After his run of five consecutive French Open titles ended last month with a quarterfinal loss to Novak Djokovic, Nadal’s ranking dropped to 10th, his worst in 10 years. Now he has failed to win any of his past four major tournaments, not even reaching the semifinals. It’s the 29-year-old Spaniard’s longest drought since the first five Slams of his career. Consider, too, Nadal’s history at

Pospisil broke Fognini three times in the match and converted on 83 per cent of his first serve points. Fognini converted two of five break points, with both coming in the third set. Pospisil will face James Ward in the third round. Britain’s Ward advanced to the main draw as a lucky loser, but has played well since. He advanced to the third round with a 6-2, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-3 win over Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic. Wimbledon. He lost to Federer in the 2006 and 2007 finals, then beat him 9-7 in the fifth set of the epic 2008 final. After missing the 2009 tournament because of injury, Nadal collected another trophy in 2010, then lost to Djokovic in the 2011 final. “I don’t know if I will be back to (that) level,” Nadal acknowledged. In 2012, he lost to No. 100 Lukas Rosol in the second round. In 2013, he lost to No. 135 Steve Darcis in the first. And last year, he lost to No. 144 Nick Kyr-

gios in the fourth. Like those guys, Brown played wonderfully. His back-length dreadlocks jumping around as he raced to the net, Brown serve-and-volleyed on 99 of 114 service points, winning 71 of those. He hit serves at up to 133 mph (215 kph). “Whatever I do is to take him out of his comfort zone,” Brown said. Most importantly, he never let up. “I’m very happy that I held it together for the whole match,” said Brown, who also beat Nadal on grass in Germany last year. This match turned for good at 2-all in the third set, when Nadal’s pair of double-faults handed over a break point that Brown converted with a drop-volley winner. Brown looked up at his guest box, where folks were jumping and yelling and fist-pumping wildly. At least Nadal, who never earned a break chance over the last two sets, was able to joke afterward. When a reporter asked whether he would stick around at his rented place before heading home, Nadal replied: “I don’t have more work here in London, so if you want to use the house, (it’s) going to be free tomorrow.”

Woods goes low in first round at Greenbrier and we just happened to pull off a hat trick coming home,” he said. Jonathan Byrd and Danny Lee were a stroke behind Langley after 7-under 63s. Brian Davis and Ryo Ishikawa were at 64. Friends Langley and Byrd both said they fed off each other during their morning round. They were tied at 7 under before Langley surged ahead with a short birdie putt at the par-4 16th. Neither has a top 10 finish this season and both need some solid results to be among the 125 qualifiers for the

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — For a change, Tiger Woods got off to a good start. Woods rebounded from a dismal U.S. Open with a 4-under-par 66 in Thursday’s opening round of The Greenbrier Classic, four shots behind leader Scott Langley. Helped by a morning rain that softened the Old White TPC course in West Virginia, Woods posted his lowest score of the season and matched his best in relation to par. It was only the fourth time he shot in the 60s in 21 rounds. None on the first day of a tournament. “Overall I can’t really say I hit any great shots, but I hit a lot of good ones,” Woods said. “I hit the ball better than what my score indicates.” Two weeks ago at the U.S. Open, Woods had the highest 36-hole score of his pro career — 156. Woods came to Greenbrier ranked No. 220 in the world and faced with the prospect of missing cuts in consecutive tournaments for the first time since 1994, when he had not yet turned pro. For one round, at least, his solid game returned. “Overall, if you drive the ball well here, you’re going to probably have at least seven shots with 9-iron or below into the greens, and you’re going to have to capitalize on that,” Woods said. “So far I’m one of those guys who did.” Woods started on the back nine Thursday and birdied three of his first seven holes. He made bogey on the par-5 17th after his drive went into a

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Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 44 32 .579 42 37 .532 39 39 .500 37 41 .474 34 42 .447

GB — 3 6 8 10

Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

West Division W L Pct 47 34 .580 41 38 .519 41 39 .513 36 43 .456 37 45 .451

GB — 5 5 10 10

Miami 5, San Francisco 4 Pittsburgh 8, Detroit 4 Chicago Cubs 6, N.Y. Mets 1 Milwaukee 8, Philadelphia 7, 11 innings Atlanta 2, Washington 1 San Diego 5, St. Louis 3, 11 innings Arizona 8, Colorado 1

Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Toronto at Detroit, 11:08 a.m. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m. Houston at Boston, 11:35 a.m. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 12:10 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 5:05 p.m.

Major League Baseball American League East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 42 37 .532 — New York 42 37 .532 — Tampa Bay 42 39 .519 1 Toronto 42 39 .519 1 Boston 37 44 .457 6

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Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 2, Minnesota 1 Toronto 11, Boston 2 Oakland 4, Colorado 1 Seattle 7, San Diego 0 N.Y. Yankees 3, L.A. Angels 1 Baltimore 4, Texas 2 Pittsburgh 9, Detroit 3 Cleveland 8, Tampa Bay 1 Houston 6, Kansas City 5 Chicago White Sox 7, St. Louis 1 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 5, Tampa Bay 4, 10 innings Pittsburgh 8, Detroit 4 Texas 2, Baltimore 0 Boston 12, Toronto 6 Minnesota 2, Kansas City 0 Oakland 4, Seattle 0 Friday’s Games Cleveland (Bauer 6-5) at Pittsburgh (Morton 6-1), 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 9-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 4-3), 5:05 p.m. Toronto (Hutchison 8-1) at Detroit (An.Sanchez 6-7), 5:08 p.m. Houston (Straily 0-0) at Boston (Masterson 3-2), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 8-5) at Texas (Ch.Gonzalez 2-3), 6:05 p.m. Baltimore (U.Jimenez 7-3) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 3-8), 6:10 p.m. Minnesota (Milone 4-1) at Kansas City (Guthrie 6-5), 6:10 p.m. Seattle (Happ 3-5) at Oakland (Chavez 4-7), 7:05 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H Pct. Kipnis Cle 77 311 55 108 .347 MiCabrera Det 76 275 43 95 .345 Fielder Tex 78 304 39 105 .345 JIglesias Det 67 224 17 73 .326 Paredes Bal 60 232 35 73 .315 Moustakas KC 72 279 38 86 .308 Pedroia Bos 69 281 34 86 .306 Gardner NYY 73 283 58 86 .304 NCruz Sea 77 290 39 88 .303 Trout LAA 79 290 57 88 .303 Home Runs Pujols, Los Angeles, 24; JMartinez, Detroit, 21; Trout, Los Angeles, 21; NCruz, Seattle, 20; Donaldson, Toronto, 19; Teixeira, New York, 19; Valbuena, Houston, 19. Runs Batted In Bautista, Toronto, 55; Teixeira, New York, 54; MiCabrera, Detroit, 53; Vogt, Oakland, 53; Donaldson, Toronto, 52; JMartinez, Detroit, 51; Encarnacion, Toronto, 50; KMorales, Kansas City, 50. Pitching Keuchel, Houston, 10-3; FHernandez, Seattle, 10-4; Carrasco, Cleveland, 10-6; McHugh, Houston, 9-3; Gray, Oakland, 9-3; Buehrle, Toronto, 9-4; Archer, Tampa Bay, 9-5.

Washington New York Atlanta Miami Philadelphia

National League East Division W L Pct 43 36 .544 40 40 .500 38 41 .481 34 46 .425 27 54 .333

GB — 3 5 9 17

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee

Central Division W L Pct 51 27 .654 45 33 .577 42 35 .545 36 41 .468 33 48 .407

GB — 6 8 14 19

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West Division W L Pct 45 35 .563 42 38 .525 38 41 .481 38 43 .469 34 45 .430

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Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m. Toronto at Detroit, 11:08 a.m. Houston at Boston, 11:35 a.m. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 12:10 p.m. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 2:05 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 2:05 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 5:15 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 2, Minnesota 1 Oakland 4, Colorado 1 Seattle 7, San Diego 0 Milwaukee 9, Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 9, Detroit 3 Chicago Cubs 2, N.Y. Mets 0, 11 innings Miami 6, San Francisco 5 Atlanta 4, Washington 1 Chicago White Sox 7, St. Louis 1 L.A. Dodgers 4, Arizona 3

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Thursday’s Games

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Friday’s Games Miami (Koehler 6-4) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 5-3), 12:20 p.m. San Francisco (Peavy 0-2) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 5-4), 4:05 p.m. Cleveland (Bauer 6-5) at Pittsburgh (Morton 6-1), 5:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Fiers 3-7) at Cincinnati (Lorenzen 3-2), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Morgan 1-0) at Atlanta (Teheran 5-4), 5:35 p.m. San Diego (Cashner 3-9) at St. Louis (Wacha 10-3), 6:15 p.m. Colorado (K.Kendrick 3-10) at Arizona (Ch.Anderson 4-2), 7:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 3-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-6), 8:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games San Francisco at Washington, 9:05 a.m. San Diego at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 2:05 p.m. Miami at Chicago Cubs, 5:15 p.m. Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 5:15 p.m. N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 5:15 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 11:35 a.m. San Diego at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m. Miami at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m. San Francisco at Washington, 6:08 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H Pct. Goldschmidt Ari 79 284 56 100 .352 DGordon Mia 76 330 41 114 .345 Harper Was 73 251 54 85 .339 Tulowitzki Col 71 263 40 84 .319 Aoki SF 67 262 33 83 .317 YEscobar Was 71 275 38 87 .316 Panik SF 77 294 41 93 .316 Span Was 56 229 37 71 .310 Posey SF 76 276 42 84 .304 Cervelli Pit 61 214 26 65 .304 Home Runs Stanton, Miami, 27; Frazier, Cincinnati, 25; Arenado, Colorado, 24; Harper, Washington, 24; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 20; Pederson, Los Angeles, 20; Braun, Milwaukee, 15; Rizzo, Chicago, 15. Runs Batted In Arenado, Colorado, 68; Stanton, Miami, 67; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 65; Harper, Washington, 58; Posey, San Francisco, 56; Frazier, Cincinnati, 54; Braun, Milwaukee, 53. Pitching GCole, Pittsburgh, 11-3; Wacha, St. Louis, 10-3; CMartinez, St. Louis, 9-3; Scherzer, Washington, 9-6; BColon, New York, 9-6; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 8-4; Arrieta, Chicago, 8-5.

Tennis Wimbledon Thursday At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club London Purse: $42.1 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Grass-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round Sam Groth, Australia, def. James Duckworth, Australia, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (6). Andy Murray (3), Britain, def. Robin Haase, Netherlands, 6-1, 6-1, 6-4. Roberto Bautista Agut (20), Spain, def. Benoit Paire, France, 2-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. James Ward, Britain, def. Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, 6-2, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-3. Vasek Pospisil, Canada, def. Fabio Fognini (30), Italy, 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. Gilles Simon (12), France, def. Blaz Kavcic, Slovenia, 6-1, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-1. Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Sam Querrey, United States, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. Nikoloz Basilashvili, Georgia, def. Feliciano Lopez (15), Spain, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4. Andreas Seppi (25), Italy, def. Borna Coric, Croatia, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-1. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (13), France, def. Albert RamosVinolas, Spain, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, def. Nicolas Mahut, France, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Gael Monfils (18), France, def. Adrian Mannarino, France, 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5. Viktor Troicki (22), Serbia, def. Aljaz Bedene, Britain, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. Dustin Brown, Germany, def. Rafael Nadal (10),

Spain, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Pablo Andujar, Spain, def. Lukas Rosol, Czech Republic, 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Ivo Karlovic (23), Croatia, def. Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 13-11. Women Second Round Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, def. Ekaterina Makarova (8), Russia, 6-2, 7-5. Caroline Wozniacki (5), Denmark, def. Denisa Allertova, Czech Republic, 6-1, 7-6 (6). Angelique Kerber (10), Germany, def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia, 7-5, 6-2. Garbine Muguruza (20), Spain, def. Mirjana LucicBaroni, Croatia, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. Olga Govortsova, Belarus, def. Alize Cornet (25), France, 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-1. Camila Giorgi (31), Italy, def. Lara Arruabarrena, Spain, 6-0, 7-6 (5). Timea Bacsinszky (15), Switzerland, def. Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Spain, 6-2, 6-1. Sabine Lisicki (18), Germany, def. Christina McHale, United States, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1. Petra Kvitova (2), Czech Republic, def. Kurumi Nara, Japan, 6-2, 6-0. Agnieszka Radwanska (13), Poland, def. Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, 6-0, 6-2. Casey Dellacqua, Australia, def. Elina Svitolina (17), Ukraine, 7-6 (3), 6-3. Madison Keys (21), United States, def. Elizaveta Kulichkova, Russia, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Tatjana Maria, Germany, def. Duan Ying-Ying, China, 1-6, 6-2, 10-8. Jelena Jankovic (28), Serbia, def. Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-3. Monica Niculescu, Romania, def. Jana Cepelova,

Slovakia, 6-3, 6-3. Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Republic, def. Svetlana Kuznetsova (26), Russia, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Doubles Men First Round Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan, def. Benjamin Becker, Germany, and Roberto Maytin, Venezuela, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Poland, and Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, def. Radu Albot, Moldova, and Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Ivan Dodig, Croatia, and Marcelo Melo (2), Brazil, def. Leonardo Mayer and Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, 6-4, 4-0, retired. Dominic Inglot, Britain, and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, def. Rameez Junaid, Australia, and Adil Shamasdin, Canada, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-2. Sergey Betov and Aliaksandr Bury, Belarus, def. Edward Corrie and Kyle Edmund, Britain, 7-5, 6-4, 6-3. Lleyton Hewitt and Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australia, def. Marin Draganja, Croatia, and Henri Kontinen (15), Finland, 6-7 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (1), 6-2, 8-6. Chris Guccione, Australia, and Andre Sa, Brazil, def. Juan-Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah (16), Colombia, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4. Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Jurgen Melzer, Austria, def. Mahesh Bhupathi, India, and Janko Tipsarevic, Serbia, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. Jamie Murray, Britain, and John Peers (13), Australia, def. Luke Bambridge and Liam Broady, Britain, 6-1, 7-6 (2), 6-2. Bob and Mike Bryan (1), United States, def. Gero Kretschmer and Alexander Satschko, Germany, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.

Stubbs from Albuquerque (PCL). Optioned INF/OF Rafael Ynoa to Albuquerque. MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned RHP Jose Urena to New Orleans (PCL). Reinstated RHP Jose Fernandez from the 60-day DL. Signed 1B Josh Naylor. NEW YORK METS — Acquired International Bonus Pool Slot No. 90 from the Los Angeles Angels for RHP Gaither Bumgardner. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed RHP Aaron Harang on the 15-day DL. Reinstated RHP Chad Billingsley from the 15-day DL. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed OF Jon Jay on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday. Recalled LHP Tim Cooney from Memphis (PCL). Fired scouting director Chris Correa. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Placed RHP Tim Lincecum on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sunday. Reinstated RHP Matt Cain from the 15-day DL. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with OF Juan Soto and INF Luis Aquino on international free agent contracts. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Promoted Larry Harris to director of player personnel. Named Lachlan Penfold head of physical performance and sports medicine. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Green Bay DE Datone Jones one game and San Diego TE Antonio Gates, Dallas LB Rolando McClain and N.Y. Jets DL Sheldon Richardson four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. HOUSTON TEXANS — Released DT Brandon Ivory. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released DE Camaron Beard. Signed LB Justin Shirk. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Re-signed D Korbinian Holzer to a one-year contract and D Kevin Bieksa to a twoyear contract. ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed F Dustin Jeffrey and D Alex Grant to one-year, two-way contracts. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms with D Cameron Schilling on a two-year contract and D Michael Liambas on a one-year contract. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Signed F Gabriel

Bourque to a one-year contract and F Max Reinhart and D Conor Allen to one-year, two-way contracts. NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Agreed to terms with Fs Justin Florek, Ben Holmstrom, Bracken Kearns, Justin Vaive, Joe Whitney and James Wright on one-year, two-way contracts. NEW YORK RANGERS — Announced the retirement of RW Martin St. Louis. Agreed to terms with G Brandon Halvorson on an entry-level contract. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Traded RW T.J. Oshie to Washington for RW Troy Brouwer, G Pheonix Copley and a 2016 third-round draft pick. SAN JOSE SHARKS — Signed D Patrick McNally to a two-year contract and Fs John McCarthy, Bryan Lerg and Micheal Healy to one-year contracts. Announced the retirement of vice-president and assistant general manager Wayne Thomas. Named Bob Boughner assistant coach and Johan Hedberg goaltending coach. VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Fired assistant general managers Laurence Gilman and Lorne Henning and director of player personnel Eric Crawford. WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Signed RW Justin Williams to a two-year contract. American Hockey League BAKERSFIELD CONDORS — Signed RW Matt Ford and LW Josh Winquist. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Agreed to terms with Fs Tyler Barnes, Tyler Barnes, Josh Holmstrom, Jesse Root, Andrew Rowe and Sebastien Sylvestre; D Bryce Aneloski, Kane Lafranchise and C.J. Ludwig; and G Parker Milner. TORONTO MARLIES — Named Gord Dineen associate coach, A.J. MacLean assistant coach and Richard Rotenberg performance coach. ECHL READING ROYALS — Agreed to terms with F Cam Reid. OLYMPIC SPORTS USA SWIMMING — Named Mitch Dalton national junior team program director. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Fined Toronto D Damien Perguis for embellishment, Columbus M Federico Higuain for simulation, New England M Kelyn Rowe for hands to the neck of an opponent and Real Salt Lake D Demar Phillips for failing to leave the field in a timely manner after receiving a red card.

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent 2B Jonathan Schoop to Frederick (Carolina) for a rehab assignment. BOSTON RED SOX — Activated C Ryan Hanigan from the 60-day DL. Optioned RHP Jonathan Aro to Pawtucket (IL). CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with SS Santo Vasquez, 3B Fernando Tatis, INF Brayant Nova and OF Franklin Reyes on minor league contracts. HOUSTON ASTROS — Placed OF George Springer on the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Michael Feliz to Corpus Christi (TL). Selected the contract OF Alex Presley from Fresno (PCL). Transferred RHP Brad Peacock to the 60-day DL. Agreed to terms with RHP Andrew Thome and OF Gilberto Celestino on minor league contracts. Sent OF Jake Marisnick to Fresno (PCL) for a rehab assignment. MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned INF Kennys Vargas to Rochester (IL). Recalled INF Miguel Sano from Chattanooga (SL). SEATTLE MARINERS — Designated SS Willie Bloomquist for assignment. Recalled INF Chris Taylor from Tacoma (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS — Optioned OF/1B Marc Krauss to Durham (IL). Reinstated LHP Matt Moore from the 60-day DL. TEXAS RANGERS — Traded RHP Jason Hoppe to the L.A. Angels for 2015 international slot compensation. Optioned RHP Nick Martinez to Round Rock (PCL). Reinstated RHP Neftali Perez from the 15day DL. Agreed to terms with OF Leodys Taveras on an international free agent contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with OF Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on an international free agent contract. Traded RHPs Chase DeJong and Tim Locastro to the L.A. Dodgers for three international signing slots. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned RHP Ryan Kelly to Gwinnett (IL). Recalled LHP Manny Banuelos from Gwinnett. Acquired International Bonus Pool Slot No. 87 in exchange for RHP Caleb Dirks and OF Jordan Paroubeck. CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHP Bryan Hudson on a minor league contract. COLORADO ROCKIES — Recalled OF Drew

Red Deer’s McDowell finishes fourth in Alberta Junior Golf Championships JUNIOR GOLF LETHBRIDGE — Red Deer Golf and Country Club’s Chandler McDowell shot a 3-over-73 on the final round of the Alberta Junior Golf Championships to finish fourth overall at 8-over-par at the Henderson Lake Golf and Country Club. While he missed the cut for the Alberta provincial team by one stroke to Alexander Smith of Calgary who finished at 7-over for the tournament, he did finish second in the juvenile flight to Smith. Camrose golfer Andrew Harrison won the championship with a 9-under-271 after a final round 2-under-68, Jason Martens was in second place at 4-over-284. Ponoka’s Jared Nicolls (Wolf Creek) finished in a tie for seventh at 11-over-291 with Chris

Horton from Calgary. Brett Pasula (RDGCC) was ninth at 12-over 292, Jaxon Lynn (Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club) was 16th at 10-over-298, Logan Hill (RDGCC) was tied for 27th at 26-over-306, Grant Numrich (RDGCC) was tied for 28th at 27-307, Cole Morrison (RDGCC) was 43rd at 6-over-313, Carter Graf (RDGCC) was 53rd at 13-over319). ● Ponoka twin Daria Leidenius (Wolf Creek) finished third in the junior girls championship with a 19-over-232 while her sister Shaye Leidenius was 12th, 39-over-252. Katy Rutherford of Calgary won the division with a 3-over-216, 15 shots clear of Kenna Hughes of Calgary (18-over-231). Courtney Dickson (Innisfail) was 20th at 54-over-267, Clare McMahon (Balmoral) was tied for 22nd at 57-over-270 and Nicole Norlin (Innisfail) was 24th at 60-over-273.

Today ● Pro rodeo: Coronation Pro Rodeo, 6 p.m.; Benalto Stampede, 7 p.m. ● Parkland baseball: Lacombe Dodgers at Red Deer Razorbacks, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park; Innisfail Indians at Rocky Mountain House Red Dogs, 7 p.m. ● Premier men’s soccer: Edmonton FC at Red Deer Renegades, 7:30 p.m., Edgar Athletic Park.

Saturday ● Pro rodeo: Coronation Pro Rodeo, 1 p.m.; Benalto Stampede, 7 p.m. ● Bantam AAA baseball: East Central Bulls at Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves, 1 and 4 p.m., Edgar Athletic Park.

● Major women’s soccer: Edmonton Northwest United at Red Deer Renegades, 2 p.m., Edgar Athletic Park. ● Premier men’s soccer: Edmonton FC at Red Deer Renegades, 2 p.m., Edgar Athletic Park.

Sunday

● Bantam AAA baseball: East Central Bulls at Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves, 11 a.m., Edgar Athletic Park. ● Pro rodeo: Benalto Stampede, 1 p.m. ● Junior B tier II lacrosse: Medicine Hat Sun Devils at Red Deer Renegades, 2:30 p.m., Kinex. ● Junior B tier I lacrosse: Rockyview Silvertips at Red Deer TBS Rampage, 5 p.m., Kinex.

Football Monday, July 13 Toronto at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Toronto Ottawa Hamilton Montreal

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CFL East Division W L T 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0

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PA 11 16 50 20

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West Division GP W L T 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

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PA 23 78 0 30 26

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WEEK TWO Bye: Edmonton Thursday’s results Hamilton 52 Winnipeg 26 Friday’s games Calgary at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s games B.C. at Ottawa, 4 p.m. Sunday’s games Toronto at Saskatchewan, 1:30 p.m. WEEK THREE Bye: Hamilton Thursday, July 9 Ottawa at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Friday, July 10 Montreal at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. Saskatchewan at B.C., 8 p.m.

Thursday’s summary Tiger-Cats 52, Blue Bombers 26 First Quarter Wpg — Single Hajrullahu 85 0:02 Ham — FG Medlock 19 3:29 Wpg — TD Cotton 13 run (convert failed) 8:12 Ham — TD Toliver 3 pass from Collaros (Medlock convert) 13:18 Ham — TD Banks 68 punt return (Medlock convert) 15:00 Second Quarter Ham — TD Mathews 1 run (Medlock convert) 4:08 Ham — TD E.Davis 35 interception return (Medlock convert) 5:28 Ham — TD Grant 35 pass from Collaros (Medlock convert) 10:42 Wpg — TD Marshall 4 run (convert failed) 14:25 Third Quarter Ham — FG Medlock 32 4:48 Wpg — Safety 6:53 Wpg — FG Hajrullahu 31 10:25 Ham — TD Stewart 38 interception return (Fantuz 3 pass from Collaros for two-point convert) 13:29 Fourth Quarter Wpg — TD Brohm 16 run (Marshall 2 run for twopoint convert) 3:10 Ham — FG Medlock 38 9:04 Hamilton 17 21 11 3 — 52 Winnipeg 7 6 5 8 — 26 Attendance — 27,279 at Winnipeg.

Ladies Fastball Red Deer Ladies Softball League GP W L T Pts. Topco Oilsite Panthers 17 12 5 0 24 Snell & Oslund Badgers 17 10 6 1 21 TNT Athletics 16 9 5 2 20 Collins Barrow Rage 16 8 7 1 17 N. Jensen Bandits 15 4 10 1 9 Stettler Heat 15 2 12 1 5

Results June 30 Badgers 7 Bandits 4 Rage 3 Panthers 2 July 2 Badgers 10 Heat 3 Badgers 12 Heat 2 Panthers 9 Athletics 2 Panthers 11 Athletics 1

Golf The Greenbrier Classic Thursday At The Old White TPC White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Purse: $6.7 million Yardage: 7,287; Par 70 (34-36) First Round a-denotes amateur Scott Langley 30-32 Jonathan Byrd 31-32 Danny Lee 32-31 Brian Davis 30-34 Ryo Ishikawa 30-34 Greg Owen 31-34 Andrew Svoboda 32-33 Brendon Todd 32-33 Chad Collins 33-32 Kevin Na 32-33 Kevin Chappell 32-33 Jhonattan Vegas 30-36 Justin Leonard 32-34 Paul Casey 33-33 Tiger Woods 32-34 Chad Campbell 33-33 Sean O’Hair 33-33 Tyrone Van Aswegen 31-35 Byron Smith 35-31 Chris Stroud 32-34 John Huh 31-35 James Hahn 31-35 Jonas Blixt 33-33 Bill Haas 31-35 Robert Garrigus 32-34 Roger Sloan 32-34 Andres Romero 33-34 George McNeill 33-34 Kevin Kisner 33-34 J.B. Holmes 33-34 Kevin Streelman 33-34 Derek Ernst 34-33 Scott Brown 34-33 David Lingmerth 33-34 Billy Hurley III 33-34 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 34-33 Martin Flores 34-33 Max Homa 31-36 a-Maverick McNealy 31-36 Pat Perez 33-34 Cameron Tringale 31-36 Jim Herman 34-33 Scott Piercy 33-34 Bubba Watson 32-35 Justin Thomas 33-34 Luke Guthrie 31-36 Steven Alker 35-32 J.J. Henry 34-34 Andres Gonzales 34-34 S.J. Park 34-34 Eric Axley 33-35 Tony Finau 34-34 Patrick Rodgers 32-36 Steven Bowditch 35-33 Sangmoon Bae 34-34 John Merrick 33-35 David Hearn 33-35 Morgan Hoffmann 33-35 Graham DeLaet 34-34 Derek Fathauer 33-35 Cameron Percy 34-34 Will Wilcox 32-36 Carl Pettersson 34-34 John Daly 32-36 Chez Reavie 32-36 Alex Cejka 31-37 Robert Streb 34-34 Davis Love III 32-36

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Alstom Open de France Thursday At Le Golf National (Albatross Course) Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France Purse: $3.36 million Yardage: 7,331; Par: 71 (36-35) First Round Play suspended by darkness Bernd Wiesberger, Austria 34-34 — Victor Dubuisson, France 33-35 — Jaco van Zyl, South Africa 34-34 — Martin Kaymer, Germany 35-34 — Simon Khan, England 35-34 — Daniel Gaunt, England 38-31 — Gregory Bourdy, France 33-36 — Anirban Lahiri, India 31-38 — Mikko Ilonen, Finland 34-36 — Adrian Otaegui, Spain 33-37 — Danny Willett, England 34-36 — Jorge Campillo, Spain 34-36 — Adrien Saddier, France 33-37 — Mikko Korhonen, Finland 35-35 — Anthony Wall, England 34-36 — Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand 36-34 — Francesco Molinari, Italy 34-36 — Scott Hend, Australia 36-34 —

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Lillard agrees to 5-year, $120M-plus extension with Trail Blazers BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS When Damian Lillard agreed to a new maximum contract extension with the Trail Blazers on Thursday, it may have been the beginning of a changing of the guard in Portland. Lillard agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth more than $120 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. “Thank you so much to @PaulGAllen and the @trailblazers organization,” Lillard tweeted after the news broke. “I’ll be in (hashtag)RipCity 6 more years! Oakland to Ogden to Oregon..TO STAY.” The full value of the contract could wind up ranging between $125 million and $129 million and won’t be determined until the salary cap is established. That makes it the richest contract in league history for a guard. What a rise it’s been for Lillard, the dynamic point guard who grew up in Oakland, played college under the radar at Weber State but still managed to climb to the sixth overall pick in the 2012 draft. He is a point guard for the new age, a ferocious competitor who can score as well as he passes and puts pressure on the defence as soon as the ball is in his hands.

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A huge boost for hockey in China FORMER COACH RECALLS FIRST CHINESE NHL DRAFT SONG ANDONG AS CALM, POLITE, QUICK LEARNER BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers’ Gates, Jets’ Richardson, Cowboys’ McClain each get 4-game suspensions NFL BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Three-time All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates of San Diego will be suspended the first four games of the 2015 season along with New York Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson and Dallas linebacker Rolando McClain for violating NFL drug policies. Gates’ suspension is over the league’s ban on performance-enhancing drugs, while Richardson and McClain will be sidelined under the substance abuse policy. Green Bay defensive end Datone Jones will have to sit out the season opener for a substance abuse violation. All the suspensions, announced by the league Thursday, are without pay. All four players can participate in training camp and preseason games. Gates, Richardson and McClain can return to the active roster Oct. 5, the day after the Week 4 games. McClain and Gates will be eligible to play in Week 5, with the Cowboys hosting Super Bowl champion New England on Oct. 11 and the Chargers at home against Pittsburgh in the Monday night game. The Jets have their bye in Week 5, so Richardson will have to wait until Oct. 18, a home game against Washington. Jones will be back for the home opener in Week 2 against Seattle. Gates, Richardson and McClain apologized in statements. “In my 12 years in the NFL, I have taken tremendous pride in upholding the integrity of the NFL shield and all that it entails,” Gates said. “In an effort to recover from a long season and although I was unaware at the time, I regret to confirm that I tested positive for a substance that is currently on the NFL banned substance list.” The 35-year-old Gates, who is fourth all time in receptions (788) and yards (10,014) for tight ends, said he should have made sure he was taking something that met NFL guidelines. “I have always believed that ignorance is no excuse when it comes to these issues, and I take full responsibility for my actions,” Gates said. Richardson was the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013 and expected to be a major part of new coach Todd Bowles’ defence. He has 11 ½ sacks in two seasons. “This is something that can only be addressed by how I handle myself from this point on,” the 24-yearold Richardson said. “I don’t want this to take away from what the team is trying to accomplish.” McClain’s suspension means the Cowboys will start the season without two key defenders. Defensive end Greg Hardy faces a 10-game suspension for his role in a domestic violence case. Hardy is waiting to see if his suspension will be reduced on appeal. It’s been a rocky off-season for McClain, a former top 10 pick who revived a disappointing career with a solid 2014 season in Dallas following a trade before training camp last summer. McClain, who turns 26 this month, had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and stayed in his home state of Alabama for the initial rehabilitation work. He missed most off-season workouts before rejoining the Cowboys for mandatory minicamp last month. The suspension is likely to cost McClain more than his base salary because of bonuses tied to playing time in the one-year, $3 million contract he signed this off-season. “I will not break the rules of my profession in the future, and I regret my error,” McClain said. Jones, who turns 25 this month, was a first-round pick (26th overall) out of UCLA in 2013. He had his first three starts last season and has five sacks in 29 games.

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New York Islanders draft pick Song Andong talks to the media at the NHL draft on June 26 in Miami, Florida. Andong is the first ever player drafted from China and has become a huge inspiration for young players in his native country. Sochi Winter Games attracted 120 million viewers in China. With that growth, the NHL is starting to take notice. Last season, state broadcaster CCTV showed four live NHL games per week and the Toronto Maple Leaves sent staff to Shanghai and Beijing to hold hockey camps and produce a series of specials to run with the league’s games in China. Fu said he hopes China’s explosive growth will result in a professional league in the not too near distant future. If it does, it’ll be built on the success of players such as Song and the youngsters who look up to them Six-year-old Wang Haicheng, a forward with the Beijing Hunters, said watching the live broadcast of Song being drafted Saturday as the New York Islanders’ No. 172 pick had fired up his passion for the game. “I feel glad for him. And I hope I can play as good as Song Andong one day,” Wang said.

Players’ parents said Song’s embrace by the NHL would be a huge boost for hockey in China, although they said the government provided far less support than for other sports. Like hockey parents everywhere, they decried the expense of equipment and training, but said seeing their children happy and engaged in a healthy pastime was well worth it. “I think Song Andong is going to be a huge inspiration for hockey in China,” said Hu Bin, watching his son Hu Aosen run through drills. “The more attention we have, the better the sport will grow in China.” At the draft, Song himself commented on the progress Chinese hockey has made. “When I started playing there weren’t a lot of people playing there and not much support for the game,” said Song, whose brother still plays in Beijing. “But last year when I went back, it’d been like eight years since I’ve seen Chinese hockey, it’s just been tremendous how far they’ve grown.”

LA Kings’ Voynov pleads no contest in abuse case BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TORRANCE, Calif. — Los Angeles Kings defenceman Slava Voynov was sentenced to three months in jail Thursday after pleading no contest to beating his wife after an argument at a Halloween party last year. Voynov, 25, was also placed on probation for three years for misdemeanour corporal injury to a spouse. A felony domestic violence charge that alleged he caused great bodily injury was thrown out in exchange for the plea. Voynov would not comment as he left Los Angeles County Superior Court holding his wife’s hand. He must begin serving his jail term by July 14. Authorities said the Russian Olympian struck and choked his wife in their Redondo Beach bedroom after a fight that began at a party attended by other Kings players. He allegedly pushed her into a TV that opened a cut over her eye requiring eight stitch-

es. The case against Voynov became more difficult for prosecutors when his wife refused to testify. Assistant District Attorney Frank Dunnick would not comment on whether her reluctance played a role in the plea deal, though he said it wasn’t uncommon to have victims go silent in domestic violence cases. He said the outcome was similar to what other defendants get in such cases. A judge had ruled that other witnesses could testify about statements Marta Varlamova made when she sought medical treatment. Varlamova said Voynov hit her in the face at the Oct. 19 party a few hours after the Kings won an afternoon game, Redondo Beach police Officer Gregory Wiist testified at a preliminary hearing. The abuse escalated at home. Wiist found blood on a comforter in the couple’s bedroom, a bloody handprint and blood on the floor. “She was crying, sobbing,” Wiist said, describing Varlamova at a hospital after the incident. “I saw tears streaming down her face. She was an emotional wreck.”

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BEIJING — Song Andong made sports history last week as the first Chinese player selected in the NHL draft. To his old coach, though, he’s just a nice kid who keeps his head and shows the proper respect. “(Song) was very clever, learnt things very fast,” Fu Lei, who coached Song from 2003 to 2007, said in an interview Monday. “Meanwhile, he was very nice and polite to his coaches and teammates.” Fu said he had no doubt Song would go far, even though the 18-year-old who goes by the name “Misha” started out playing on a smaller-than-normal rink in Beijing when his mother was trying to find him a sport. Once his talent was spotted, his family moved to Canada and he quickly excelled when he began playing as a 10-year-old. Song was a member of the varsity team at Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, and plans to attend Philips Andover Academy in Massachusetts next year as a postgraduate student before playing college hockey. After leaving China, Song moved from forward to defenceman, although Fu said he was a good organizer who could lead the attack from any position. “That was great because he stays really calm during the match, so thereby can fully take the advantage,” Fu said. Although relatively new to China, ice hockey has been growing quickly, especially among the country’s expanding middle and upper classes. Year round, youngsters in Beijing emerge from smart new SUVs lugging their gear at one of the 20 rinks in the city as part of a youth program that boasts around 1,500 players on almost 100 teams. The sport’s promoters are hoping for another big boost if Beijing wins its bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. The men’s and women’s venues are already constructed and need just slight alternations to host international games. Nationwide, China has about 80 full-size rinks and another 120 smaller ones, with more being added each month. In terms of viewership, the CanadaSweden Olympic gold medal game at last year’s

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Breaking baseball barriers FRENCH TEEN FIRST WOMAN TO BE PLACED ON MLB INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION LIST BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smoltz is first Hall of Famer to have undergone Tommy John surgery BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS When John Smoltz is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in three weeks he’ll be the first player enshrined following Tommy John surgery. “That’s pretty doubtful that he would be the last,” said renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, who performed Smoltz’s surgery. “You can’t believe how many are out there now that are pitching very successfully. “It’s quite an accomplishment to go through that and make the Hall of Fame,” Andrews said. “It’s not going to be the easiest thing to reproduce, but I’m sure somebody will come along and duplicate that.” There will be plenty of candidates. In a four-year span alone (2004-07), Andrews performed the surgery on 588 pitchers, nearly one-fourth of high school age or younger. Matt Harvey of the New York Mets and Kansas City’s Luke Hochevar are just two of several major league pitchers with Tommy John surgery on their resumes, and Orioles catcher Matt Wieters is proof that other position players are vulnerable, too. The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction is a surgical graft procedure in which the damaged ligament in the elbow is replaced by a tendon from elsewhere in the body. Since the late Dr. Frank Jobe pioneered the surgery on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John in 1974, it has become commonplace. Fear of the surgery lurks in every major league dugout today. “We’re not developing pitchers the right way to learn how to do their craft. We’re asking them to go as hard as you can, as short as you can, and that’s good enough,” said Smoltz, who’s working on his golf game in preparation for the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe in mid-July. “You can’t blame them. It looks sexy, it feels good, and we fall in love with it. But these guys are not given the proper time to figure out what kind of pitcher they are,” he said. “We learned how to pitch.” Andrews sees a number of professional pitchers with an increased rate of injury, and most had some type of elbow injury when they were playing youth sports. “That group of pitchers is just coming through the professional ranks now, and they were the first group that really played one sport (and) specialized in year-round baseball,” Andrews said. “The increased incidence right now is probably related to specialization. When they’re young baseball players, they have fatigue factors and get hurt, and it shows up early on in their professional careers.”

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Melissa Mayeux holds the bat as she poses at a baseball camp in Paderborn, Germany, Wednesday. The 16-year-old player on the French U18 junior national team, made history when she became the first woman on Major League Baseball’s international registration list, making her eligible to be signed by Major League teams.

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Development Officer Approvals On June 30, 2015, the Development Of½cer issued approvals for the following applications: Permitted Use Deer Park Village Bemoco Land Surveys Ltd. – a 0.7 metre relaxation to the minimum rear yard, to an existing deck, located at 62 Denovan Crescent. Edgar Industrial Park Camdon Construction Ltd. – a 1974.0 m2 addition, to an existing manufacturing shop, located at 7883 Edgar Industrial Way. Timberlands Compass Geomatics Ltd. – a 0.31 metre relaxation to the minimum side yard, to an existing deck, located at 53 Sisson Avenue. Discretionary Use Clearview Ridge McGonigal Signature Homes – a two-bedroom secondary suite, within a proposed single-family dwelling, to be located at 153 Connaught Crescent.

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Timberlands R. Doherty – a one-bedroom secondary suite, within an existing single-family dwelling, located at 42 Turner Crescent. West Park John Murray Architectural Associates – a 228.2 m2 modular addition for two classrooms, to an existing middle school, located at 3310 55 Street. You may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on July 17, 2015. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8190. 55009G3

PARIS — Simply by playing ball, Melissa Mayeux is busting through barriers. Becoming the first ever woman on Major League Baseball’s international registration list, making her eligible to be signed by pro teams, is just the latest trail blazed by the 16-year-old shortstop from France. Previously, she successfully got a “no-girlsallowed” rule abolished so she could keep playing baseball with French boys. Even on a scratchy Skype call from the pitching and hitting clinic in Germany where she’s working on her swing this week with two-time All-Star Steve Finley, Mayeux’s drive shines through. A baseball pioneer from the land of Tour de France cycling and the 1998 World Cup champions: Who’d have thought it? France saw its first baseball game played in the shadow of the-then unfinished Eiffel Tower in 1889 but never grew into a hotbed for the sport. Mayeux’s baseball ambitions started out simple enough: Her older brother, Dylan, played and “I just wanted to do everything the same.” “I followed him everywhere. We’re very close, so we did everything together. He started baseball at age 5. I was 3. When he went to training, I always wanted to go with him, to play, to run. So I started training at age 3 and played my first championship at 5,” she said in the Associated Press interview. Mayeux plays for the French junior national team in baseball and the national softball team — with other women — at a senior level. In all her youth teams, Mayeux was always the only girl who stuck with baseball. But a French federation rule barred girls from continuing to play with boys beyond age 15. She says people would remind her and her parents that she’d have to switch to softball. Their reasoning, she said with an audible snort, was that girls have slower reflexes than boys and so she would be at greater risk of injury as pitchers threw increasingly fast with age. “It’s blah-blah,” she said. “Just excuses to keep girls out of baseball.” “I wouldn’t listen. It just made me more determined to continue, to change things,” she recalled. “I always wanted to keep on playing because I knew it was the sport for me and because being a girl was no justification for me to stop. I couldn’t understand that.” Neither could Didier Seminet, who took over as president of the French federation in 2010. Mayeux credits him for strongly backing her efforts — “I wrote letters. My parents helped me a lot,” she said — to rescind the rule. That finally — only — happened last year and would have taken longer if not for Mayeux, Seminet acknowledged. “It takes generations to change generations,” he said. “What I really like about this story is how she is thumbing her nose at the boys. You ask: ’Why this didn’t happen 10 years ago?’ Because ours is a chauvinist society.” Every day brings fresh examples of that in sports: At the Women’s World Cup in Canada, played on artificial turf that would never be inflicted on the men’s tournament, or in lack of discussion about why there is zero chance of Sepp Blatter’s successor at FIFA being a woman. Inequality in sports remains so normalized that it is often overlooked until athletes like Mayeux remind people of the obstacles women still face. Where will Mayeux’s spirit of adventure carry her? Not even she knows for sure. She hopes to catch team scouts’ eyes at an elite MLB European camp in August where she’ll work with Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin. She dreams, of course, of becoming MLB’s first female player but also knows there are more barriers to overcome. “I think there are people who oppose the idea of a girl being signed as a pro one day,” she said. “But they’ve never seen me play, they don’t know me. I hope I can change their mind.” “All I want is to play at the highest level I can, have fun, and just keep going forward.”

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Canadian Buchanan up for World Cup Young Player Award Canadian Erin McLeod, whom coach John Herdman touted as one of the best in the world, did not make the shortlist for the Adidas Golden Glove award that goes to the tournament’s best goalkeeper. The three ’keeper finalists are Germany’s Nadine Angerer, Japan’s Ayumi Kaihoro and American Hope Solo. In five games at the tournament, McLeod had just 10 saves. But many

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The Adidas Silver and Bronze Ball Awards will be presented to the second and third-best players. The winners, as chosen by FIFA’s technical study group, will be announced after Sunday’s final in Vancouver between the U.S. and Japan. The Adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Boots for the tournament’s top scorers and the FIFA Fair Play Award will be announced at the same time.

were of the timely variety and the veteran ’keeper had three shutouts. The finalists for the Adidas Golden Ball, which goes to the best player at the tournament, also did not feature a Canadian. The nominees are England’s Lucy Bronze, France’s Amandine Henry, Germany’s Celia Sasic, Japan’s Saori Ariyoshi and Aya Miyama, and Americans Julie Johnston, Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe.

TORONTO — Teenage Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan has been chosen one of three finalists for the Hyundai Young Player Award at the Women’s World Cup. The 19-year-old centre back from Brampton, Ont., is up against Norwegian forward Ada Hegerberg and Chinese midfielder Jiali Tang. Buchanan, who attends the University of West Virginia, anchored a Canadian backline that conceded just three goals in five games. Hegerberg scored three goals at the tournament while Tang helped pull the strings in the China attack. Fifth-four players born after Jan 1, 1995, were eligible for the award. They were rated according to the following criteria: exceptional skill level, youthful and refreshing FABRIC - LEATHER - RECLINING playing style, creativity and inspiration, tactical + maturity and efficiency, fan recognition through entertaining performancour ticket es, role model for young price players, positive attitude and fair play. when you buy the matching loveseat Australia’s Caitlin or chair at our ticket price. Foord won the award in Excludes discounted, clearance,“Hot Buy” deals, Buyer’s Best Buys, Power Play Packages, and sectionals. 2011. Canada, which exited after a 2-1 loss to England in the quarter-finals, $999 or more was shut out of two other + awards.

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Compton said he was holding off on judging Dolezal until she stated her side of the story. But when he heard her interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer, he was “pretty disappointed.” “I was ready to hear (her) come out and say, ‘OK, yes, I was deliberately deceptive or misrepresenting my background,’ because she was, that seems pretty clear to me,” said Compton. “There are sometimes reasons for that and I was ready to hear what those might be, and instead what I heard was someone really glossing over the deception and justifying it with rhetoric. “I’m probably the furthest you’ll find from somebody in the black community who wants to police black identity. Not at all,” he continued. “But because I’ve done a lot of this research, I’ve seen people handle her exact situation with a far more open and honest way.” Such deception “is quite damaging,” he added.

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Death in Salem an average mystery novel Death in Salem By Eleanor Kuhns St. Martin’s Press Will Rees, a weaver visiting from Maine, is reunited with his old friend “Twig” during one of his trips to Salem to purchase a luxury gift for his pregnant wife. Both men fought together during the War KIRSTEN for Independence. LOWE Rees has travelled to Salem during a dark period. One of Salem’s wealthiest merchants, Jacob Boothe, was found murdered the day after the town laid his late wife to rest. The sheriff arrested the Boothe family servant of 19 years, Xenobia, who is also Twig’s lover and soon-to-be wife. Knowing that Rees has a talent for crime investigation, he begs his old friend to help prove Xenobia innocent. Rees, knowing that he owes Twig his life for saving him during the war, has no choice but to accept. It does not take long for Rees to rule out Xenobia as a suspect — when he examines

the body of Mr. Boothe, he discovers that a woman petite as her would not have been capable of the force used to murder Mr. Boothe. So who killed this merchant? Could Mr. Boothe’s wealth have gotten him killed? Could one of his four children be guilty of such a crime? It is not long before Rees realizes that Salem is no ordinary town, and he is soon caught up in the Boothes’ secrets and family drama. Who could have killed this man with a kind heart? The suspects range from family members, to merchants, sailors and even Mr. Boothe’s own mistress. Kuhns has written an average mystery novel. The setting of this novel is the key to its success — Salem in the 1700s means there are no high–tech crime scene investigation tools and the only way to solve a murder is through interviews and instinct. And Salem is still shaken from the witch trails and this adds an eerie feeling to the town that compliments and also makes up for the story’s dragging plot. Having more detailed background on Rees would have been useful — it could shed some light on how this ordinary man can suddenly have the instincts and tactics as a detective. Kirsten Lowe is a local freelance book reviewer and Red Deer College student.

TORONTO — The controversy surrounding the racial identity of American civil rights activist Rachel Dolezal is hardly surprising to Vancouver writer Wayde Compton. After all, he wrote about the phenomenon known as racial passing in his 2010 book After Canaan: Essays on Race, Writing, and Region. “There’s a long history of racial passing with people who are light-skinned passing for white, that’s kind of standard,” said Compton, director of creative writing at Simon Fraser University’s Continuing Studies program, during a recent telephone interview. “But even people like Rachel Dolezal have been around since the 18th century.” Dolezal resigned last week as president of the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Wash., after her parents publicly proclaimed she is white and does not have any black ancestry as she had apparently claimed for years. 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On the road to an ALS cure COUPLE STOPS IN RED DEER ON CROSS-CANADA FUNDRAISING TOUR BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF It’s not everyone who would dare take a vintage vehicle and drive it from one end of the country to the other and back again. But for Abbotsford, B.C., couple Dianne and Mark Boutilier, their summer road trip has a special purpose close to the heart. Two close friends succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), so the trip is all about raising funds for the ALS Society. Three days before they left home in their 1953 GMC pickup truck, they attended the funeral one of those friends who had ALS, Rhonda Graw. She was 50. Their other friend passed away in his 50s as well. ALS, also known Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurological disease. “It’s a death sentence,” said Mark Boutilier. After eight months of planning, the Boutiliers left on June 1, the beginning of National ALS Awareness Month in Canada. It took them 13 days to reach the furthest eastern point of their journey, Nova Scotia. Now on their way back and just a few days from the end of their road trip, they were in Red Deer on Thursday as special guests at the Red Deer Cruise Night. As they crossed the country, the Boutiliers had a pre-planned itinerary, attending about 22 car shows or ALS events overall. They met many people who either have ALS or who are family members of people with the illness. Besides accepting donations, which can also be made through the ALS Society’s website, they sell Cruisin’ Canada T-shirts to raise funds. Mark Boutilier, who happens to be a mechanic, bought the vintage pickup from a customer eight years ago. It was in poor shape so he completely rebuilt it. The truck is a year older than him “and in better shape than me,” he says jokingly. So far he, has not had to use his mechanical skills on the trip.

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Mark and Dianne Boutilier put the shine on their 1953 GMC pickup outside the Super 8 Hotel in Red Deer on Thursday. As of Thursday, they have raised almost $28,000. All funds raised in each province stay in that province. Funds were raised before they left Abbotsford to cover the cost of the trip so all the donations they’ve received during their trip will go to the ALS Society. They also had several sponsors for the trip. The couple expect to be home on Saturday and then it’s back to work. They have a Facebook page, Cruisin Canada for A.L.S. To donate online, go to the ALS Society website alsbc.ca and click on CruisinCanadaforALS. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

Cruise Night move proves successful The new location of Red Deer Cruise Night, which attracts hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles, has not deterred people from attending, organizer Dave Burden said on Thursday. The popular event had to move from Parkland Mall due to construction there. It relocated a month ago to CrossRoads Church, on the edge of Red Deer, just off 32nd Street and west of Hwy 2. Burden said on their first night at the church’s east parking lot, they had 310 classic cars on a night when there was a tornado warning. On the second evening (the event runs every Thursday during the summer season), they had 516 vehi-

cles even though this time there was a thunderstorm warning. Two weeks ago, they had 565 classic vehicles and about 700 other vehicles were driven there just by people wanting to see the Cruise Night vehicles. Burden expressed some frustration that small donations to run the show haven’t been strong. He said there are costs such as signage, insurance and advertising, and they ask both those with classic vehicles and the general public to donate a toonie or loonie. Burden said there is a donation box at the entrance for the classic cars and also one on the sidewalk that pedestrians use.

Lawyer excused from gang-related case A man with alleged ties to the Red Scorpions gang out of B.C. expects to have a new a new lawyer after letting his prior counsel go due to a conflict on strategy. A meeting in advance of a preliminary hearing led to the disagreement, leaving Cory James Lesperance, 30, of Red Deer in search of new counsel. Brad Mulder, who was Lesperance’s lawyer up until Thursday, applied to be removed as counsel of record in

Red Deer provincial court. Judge Gordon Yake asked Lesperance if Mulder’s application was OK with him. Lesperance responded with “That’s fine, yeah.” Lesperance said he should have a new lawyer by his next court appearance. He is due back in Red Deer provincial court on July 9. Lesperance is co-accused with Robin Joseph Stewart, 43, of Red Deer. Mulder acted as agent for Stewart’s counsel Akrim Attia of Edmonton. Federal Crown prosecutor Dave Inglis entered new information on the allegations against Stewart and Lesperance. Lesperance faces 18 charges and

Edible forest garden workshop this weekend A free public workshop to prepare the site of the city’s next edible forest garden happens on Saturday and Sunday. The Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project site is located on the east side of 40th Avenue in south Red Deer, just past the municipal landfill at Piper Creek Community Gardens. ReThink Red Deer, the Red Deer River Naturalists and project partners are hosting the workshop to prepare the site for a roughly one-acre food forest featuring native species to be planted later this fall and next spring. The workshop begins with a survey and contour mapping exercise on Saturday afternoon to establish passive harvesting of rainwater over the landscape, followed by an integrated weed management work bee for the duration of Sunday to prepare the planting areas.

The workshop builds on the pollinator hotel construction and water quality testing workshops held earlier this spring. The pollinator hotel recently built on the site will encourage native pollinator insects so that the food forest can thrive. Using natural principles like integrated pest management system will address invasive weeds where the trees and shrubs will be planted. The workshop runs on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided on Sunday and pre-registration is required by visiting www.rdrwa.ca/events/calendar. For more information on the Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project, contact Rene Michalak, project lead, at 403-505-4550 or by email info@rethinkreddeer.ca.

Stewart faces seven charges, including drug trafficking and firearm offences. The two were arrested at a Balmoral Heights residence in connection with a multi-city drug bust involving members of the Red Deer, Airdrie RCMP and the Calgary Police service. They are scheduled for a preliminary inquiry, a hearing to test the strength of the Crown’s case before heading to trial, on several non-consecutive days in September, starting on Sept. 2. Amber McLeod, 26, and Nicholas David James White, 22, both of Red Deer were also arrested in Calgary

as part of the co-ordinated raid. They were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property over $5,000. White pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one breach of probation and was sentenced to six months in custody on Jan. 8. McLeod is scheduled for the same preliminary hearing dates in September in Red Deer provincial court. Police allege Lesperance has ties to the Red Scorpions gang, which is based in the B.C. Lower Mainland. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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City remains vigilant even during dry spell A dry summer has definitely curtailed the city’s mosquito population. “You need those wet areas for the larva to develop and they just don’t exist,” said Ken Lehman, parks ecological and planning specialist with the city. After the city’s initial spring treatment for mosquitoes, little has been required, he said. “We’re still monitoring those rain events. “We haven’t had many of them. There’s been a couple and it’s going straight into the ground because everything is thirsty.” The city uses a microbial pesticide called bacillus thuringiensis israel-

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ensis (Bti) on ponds where mosquito larvae will hatch. It is used to treat the aquatic larval stage of the mosquito life cycle before it emerges as an adult. Bti is non-chemical product that only kills mosquitoes. It does not affect fishing waters, other aquatic organisms or birds. The city mosquito program typically runs from April to August. Lehman said while people appreciate the lack of mosquitoes, the insects are a food source for song birds. Whether the mosquito population bounces back this season is difficult to predict and depends on the amount of precipitation, he said.

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BRIEFS Liberal fundraiser offers food today A food truck fundraiser for the Red Deer-Lacombe Federal Liberal Riding Association drives into Red Deer on Friday. Featuring Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett, the event takes place on the Downtown Business Association’s patio, near the old train station in Superstore parking lot (5000 51st St.) from 6 to 8 p.m. Liberal candidate for Red Deer-Lacombe Jeff Rock will also be on hand. The menus includes hotdogs, homemade lemonade, roast corn and baked beans served in classic Canadian food truck style. Tickets are $50 with a $25 tax receipt and are available at the door.

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A 12th conviction for theft under $5,000 resulted in less time in jail for a Red Deer man than his conviction for using stolen cheques. Michael James Weston, 34, pleaded guilty to both charges this week in Red Deer provincial court before Judge John Holmes. Represented by defence counsel Amna Qureshi, Weston admitted to stealing three hats from a Red Deer business valued at $75 in the spring of this year. Qureshi said it was Weston’s intention to sell the hats for a profit, but they were returned after he was arrested. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of using a forged document. He was apprehended by police at a Money Mart attempting to cash a stolen cheque valued at $470. Holmes sentenced Weston to five days in jail on the hat theft charge and to 45 days on the stolen cheques charge. He has been in custody for almost a week, giving him eight day of pre-trial custody. Weston has 42 days left to serve.

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eryman’s Crik, or Dry Gulch? about the history of and current gravel mining threats to Alberta’s best trout stream, the North Raven River, published in the August 2014 issue of Alberta Outdoorsmen magazine. In the Magazine Feature — Other (than fishing and hunting) Category, Scammell was awarded first place for The good garlic revolution, in the 2014 All Season Gardening Guide published by Old Farmer’s Almanac. These were the 40th annual communications awards administered by the Outdoor Writers of Canada, a national organization of professional writers, broadcasters and photographers who specialize in outdoors activities and environmental concerns. They were handed out on June 27. Scammell’s column appears every Thursday in the Advocate.

Drug, stolen property charges pile up for woman Facing more substantive traffickingrelated charges, a Red Deer woman arranged trial dates on other offences including stolen property and several failure to attend court accusations. Summer Brook Kreiser, 32, faces charges stemming from six incidents between late 2014 and June 2015. She appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday before Judge Gordon Yake. Charges include possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of stolen property under $5,000, theft under $5,000, two counts of using a forged document and other breaching court order offences including three failing to comply with

The caption accompanying the photo of a handcrafted Viking boat in the feature on the Danish Canadian National Museum in Wednesday’s Advocate contained some incorrect information. The boat in fact was not made in the Netherlands. It was built at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, Denmark.

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Advocate outdoors columnist Bob Scammell has won two first-place National Communication Awards. The awards were presented at the OutSPECIAL door Writers of Canada at the awards dinner at the annual conference in Rocky Harbour, N.L., recently. TOPPED WITH RED ONION, The awards, sponQUINOA, ALMONDS & RASBERRY VINAGRETTE sored by Shimano and Canadian National Sportsmen’s Show, are designed to encourage excellence in outdoors writing and photography by OWC members in communicating outdoors issues and experiences. Scammell won first ALL place in the Magazine Column Category for Ev-

conditions of a release and two counts of failing to appear in court. Defence counsel Will Willms told Yake that a number of the charges were going to be resolved by a plea deal with the Crown prosecutor. However, she pleaded not guilty to possession of stolen property under $5,000, two counts of using a forged document, theft under $5,000 and trafficking a controlled substance. The setting of trial dates on those matters was adjourned to July 16 in Red Deer provincial court. Kreiser is also accused in relation to a Oct. 23, 2012, drug bust. She was arrested with Brian Randall Buxton, 34, when Red Deer RCMP performed a traffic stop on a truck leaving an Inglewood residence that was under police surveillance. Both were charged with four counts of drug trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Kreiser was also charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance. Police said when they searched the vehicle they found cash, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana as well as bear spray and a bat. Buxton pleaded guilty on Dec. 17, 2014 to his role and was sentenced to seven years in custody. Kreiser is scheduled to enter a plea on the Oct. 23, 2012 arrest on July 8 in Red Deer provincial court.

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Perched among the cattails along Hwy 54 west of Penhold in Pennington Lake, a male yellow-headed blackbird keeps a lookout for any rival birds. The yellow-headed blackbird is much larger than the red-winged blackbird, which it shares the wetlands with. But the yellow-headed will drive the smaller birds to the periphery of the wetlands and also drive competing birds away from his nest.

An Innisfail-area woman was given a suspended sentence for being in possession of a stolen truck and shoplifting, among other items, gummy worms. Jessica Breanne Vezina, 23, pleaded guilty to charges of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and shoplifting under $5,000 this week in Red Deer provincial court. On June 15, Innisfail RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle leaving a rural residence. The caller followed the suspicious vehicle to the Innisfail Co-op grocery store. When police arrived, they arrested Vezina without incident. During their search of Vezina, they found Blistex lip balm and gummy worms that Vezina could not prove she had purchased. Vezina has been held in custody since her arrest on June 15. Judge John Holmes sentenced Vezina to time served and a one-year suspended sentence with conditions comparable to probation. She was also ordered to provide police with a sample of her DNA.

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BARNES Sharon Jean (Walton) passed away peacefully after a courageous struggle with cancer on June 28, 2015 at the Red Deer Hospice. Sharon moved to Elnora with her parents as a teenager. She married Jack Barnes on November 20, 1959 and they spent their life farming at Elnora. They were blessed with two daughters, Pat and Kathy. She was a dedicated farm wife, mother, sister in law, friend, sister, grandma and great grandma. Jack and Sharon retired to a lovely home east of Elnora in 2005. Following Jack’s passing in 2007, Sharon remained at their home until moving to town in 2012. Sharon loved her volunteer time spent at the Elnora Library, gardening and flowers, rodeos and a good chuckwagon race. She was very proud to have been involved in the creation of Buried Treasures, Volume 2 which highlights the history and settling of Elnora. Sharon will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Pat (John) Christensen and Kathy (Dean) Tucker; four cherished grandchildren: Shane (Bev) Christensen, Brad (Chelsey) Christensen, Austin (Shayleen) Pisko and Hannah Tucker and five precious great grandchildren: Chase, Keeley, Taves, Luxa and Quincee. Sharon is also survived by her brothers Don (Verna) Walton and Larry Walton, sister in laws Dorothy Empey, Helen Neufeld, Jean Ferguson and Irma Barnes and a host of good friends. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Barnes and by her parents Ernie and Luella Walton. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to the Red Deer Hospice and STARS Air Ambulance. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Elnora Community Hall. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES, LTD., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. Phone:403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

LANGEVIN Mrs Nancy Langevin passed away peacefully with her family by her side June 25, 2015 at the Innisfail Hospital at the age of 91. Nancy was born July 16, 1923 in England arriving in Canada as an English war bride in 1944. Married to Pee Wee Langevin for 54 years before his death in 1996, Nancy is survived by five sons; Gary (Charla), Dale (Shirley), Val (Darlene), Robin, Danny (Bonnie) and one daughter Joy (Vaughn), eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. There will be no funeral or service at Nancy’s request. Condolences may be directed to Heartland Funeral Services. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Innisfail Hospital for their compassionate care. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES, LTD., INNISFAIL entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

REAUME Mary Elizabeth Memorial Service for Mary Elizabeth Reaume of Sylvan Lake will be held on July 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall, 5119 50 A Ave., Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1E1.

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Friday, July 3, 2015

GRAHAM Norma Elizabeth Norma Elizabeth (Beanie) Graham was born on July 31, 1920 in Halkirk, Alberta and passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Villa Marie Covenant Care in Red Deer, Alberta. She is survived by one sister, Joan Campbell of Winnipeg; her children, David (Loretta) Graham, Danny (Barbara) Graham, Barbara (Baird) Thomas, Janet Janssen, and Susan (Allan) Martin; one son-in-law, Gerald Bennett; 19 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John; daughter, Shirley Bennett; one son-inlaw, Ivan Janssen; one sister and two brothers. A Memorial Service will be held for Beanie at the Cornerstone Gospel Chapel, 5911- 63 Street, Red Deer, AB on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Beanie’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.

STEWART Merle Victor May 15, 1928 - June 29, 2015 It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Merle Victor Stewart, on June 29, 2015 in Lacombe, Alberta. The love, generosity and legacy of Merle’s life will be lovingly remembered and treasured by his family Grace (Lou) Uljarevic, Karen (Jim) Herman, Carmen (Casey) Higgins, Colleen (Garry) Sell, Jim (Sarah) Stewart, Kathy (Jeff) Fortunat, Kurt (Donita) Stewart, 19 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren. Merle was predeceased by the love of his life, our Mom, Ferne Kathleen Johnson. A Funeral Service will be held at the College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lacombe at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2015. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to “A Better World”. To express condolences to Merle’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A WOMBOLD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ~

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WALLET with contents lost at garage sale at Dale Close or Duston Street on Sat., June 27. If found, please call 403-343-2853. Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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RUMOHR Kim Stuart Aug. 23, 1951 - June 27, 2015 It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Kim Rumohr. Kim was born in Calgary and grew up there before moving to Qualicum Beach on beautiful Vancouver Island with his family. He spent a brief time in Vancouver before heading back to Alberta to run the family farm on the hill near Standard. Kim enjoyed his life on the farm and was also able to enjoy his other passion of cars and car racing. Kim always lived his life to the fullest on his own terms and enjoyed every moment. Kim was predeceased by his father Hugh and his mother Elaine both of whom he loved dearly. He is survived by his wife Gina, his son Kji (Dianne), granddaughter Kaitlyn and his sister Erin (Stephen) and her family. At Kim’s request there will not be a funeral but if friends wish they may make a donation directly to your local SPCA in his memory. To send condolences, please visit Kim’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

BLACK tool box with tools found by Gord’s Welding on Hwy 597. Must identify to claim. Call 403-885-5304 Start your career! See Help Wanted

Celebrations

CHIPPED black Dodge key, to identify 403-896-8505

Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant Minimum three(3) years experience. Firm is prepared to train a candidate who has experience in some but not all aspects of the position. Please submit your resume by email or fax to: Gerig Hamilton Neeland LLP ATTN: Ian D. Milne FAX 403.343.6522 Email: info@ghnlawyers.ca Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

MATRIMONIAL/ FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT Schnell Hardy Jones is seeking a team oriented person to join our Family Law department in Red Deer. You are extremely well organized with a keen eye for detail and are team oriented. If you are a Legal Assistant graduate with previous experience in Family law we would like to hear from you. Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Rosanne Benoit rosanne@schnell-law.com or fax to 403-340-0520

Professionals

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HIGH PAYING Real Estate Career opportunity. Training provided. Flexible hours. Help-U-Sell of Red Deer. Call Dave at 403-350-1271 or email resumes to Dave @homesreddeer.com

SET of KEYS on black rope found in the Pines on Piper Drive. Must identify to claim. 403-343-7430

DOROTHY MCWHAN is turning 90!! Dear friends, family, and ex-work colleagues: the family of Dorothy McWhan is hosting a 90th birthday party on Saturday, August 22nd at the Lousana Community Hall. The gathering will start at 16:00 where a buffet lunch will be provided, and there will be some evening entertainment starting at approx. 19:30. We would greatly appreciate an RSVP to Casey McWhan, phone: 403-981-2268 email: caseymcw@icloud.com Please: No Gifts, your presence is enough.

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309-3300

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is now accepting applications for the following full time position:

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - RECEIVABLES

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time. 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience not req’d. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303

In our Rocky Mountain House Location Accounting Technician responsibilities & qualifications: duties include but not limited to: *process and maintain a/r *sap business one experience mandatory *working knowledge of ms Tired of Standing? office & simply accounting Find something to sit on (2013) program is essential in Classifieds *able to work with minimal supervision *must have an accounting JJAM Management (1987) designation Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s *min of 3+ years accounting Requires to work at these related experience Red Deer, AB locations: Preference will be given to 5111 22 St. candidates who are highly 37444 HWY 2 S organized, able to multi 37543 HWY 2N task, complete tasks in a 700 3020 22 St. timely fashion & are team Manager/Food Services players Permanent P/T, F/T shift. Please email resumes and Wknd, day, night & eves. a minimum of 3 references Start date ASAP $19.23/hr. to: resumes@ 40 hrs/week, + benefits , newcartcontracting.com 8 Vacancies, 3-5 yrs. exp., or fax resume to: criminal record check req’d. 1-403-729-2396 Req’d education some *no phone call inquiries please secondary. Apply in person or fax resume to: You can sell your guitar 403-314-1303 For full job for a song... description visit www. or put it in CLASSIFIEDS timhortons.com and we’ll sell it for you!

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WADE Noble & Partners LLP requires a Chartered Accountant with at least 5 years experience to join ALCOHOLICS our team in Rocky ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Mountain House. COCAINE ANONYMOUS The successful candidate 403-396-8298 will find themselves working in an assurance Buying or Selling based environment as well your home? as high level notice to Check out Homes for Sale reader engagements. in Classifieds You will be working along side of six chartered accountants and thirteen technicians. Our office is very busy with ample opportunity to develop your corporate tax skills. We offer competitive wages and benefits and firm supplied professional CLASSIFICATIONS training. Please submit resume to: Cree. 700-920 Thompson@wadenoble.ca

Personals

In Memoriam

Helen Thompson July 5, 2014 In loving memory of Helen Thompson, who passed away July 5, 2014, from the dreaded disease, A.L.S. Uncle Lloyd said it the best in the Eulogy, when he said that God threw away the mold when he finished creating Helen, because there was only one “Helen”. I am missing you so much it is killing me, and I so look forward to when we meet again, according to God’s plan. I so “Thank God” for giving you to me at such a young age, 14, and I, 15, to make me the most lucky guy in the whole world. I miss you continuously and will “Love you Forever”! Your Loving Husband, Ellwood

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Riverside Meadows

5932-61 Ave. July 4 & 5, 9-5. 14” saddle, horse accessories, 200+ horse magazines, home/kitchen items, purses, suitcases, Rockwell 10” table saw, Classifieds...costs so little archery equipt., numerous Saves you so much! tools. 6246 HORN STREET, one day only, Sat. July 4, 9 - 5, some antiques, housewares, linens, misc. items and much more.

Riverside Meadows 5901 56 AVE July 3 & 4 Fri. 3 - 8 & Sat. 9 - 4 MULTI FAMILY Too Numerous to List

Out of Town MOVING 4909 52 AVE. Benalto July 3, 4 & 5 Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9 - 6, Sun. 12-6

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Sales & Distributors

Top salary, commission & benefits. Call or email John, 1-780-993-2040 firegall@telusplanet.net

EXP’D PIPELAYERS & OPERATORS req’d for Water/Sewer Line Utility Installation. A.I.C. Construction Ltd. Exc. wages/benefits. Fax: 403-207-4055 or email: r.nolet@aicconstruction.ca

is hiring for the upcoming season JOURNEYMAN/ APPRENTICE: PIPEFITTERS WELDERS BOILERMAKERS RIGGERS SCAFFOLDERS INSULATORS ALSO: QUALITY CONTROL TOWERS SKILLED MECHANICAL LABOURERS WELDER HELPERS Email resumes, trade tickets & safety tickets to: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com OR FAX (403) 729-2396 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

JM & APP SCAFFOLDER Needed for 3 - 4 month job in Portal, Sask. Must have H2S, First Aid, CSTS, WHIMIS, Fall Arrest Apply by resume to info@ dynamicprojects.ca

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F/T TOW 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.

Business Opportunities

870

ARE you retired and have an idea for a business, but don’t want to work? Do you currently have a job, but would like to start a business without leaving your current job? I have a prime location on Main Street (Innisfail). I will rent/lease my store & I will work F/T for your business opportunity. Please contact George @ 403-227-3561 Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm. DO you have a Plan B? Lots of ambition but no opportunity? Contact Carol 403-596-2739

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Misc. Help

F/T DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 IMMEDIATE Openings **STARS FOUNDATION** Help Save Lives... Be a STARS* Fundraiser FACE - TO - FACE Fundraisers Required You have the chance to impact those in your community... You can make a difference with STARS Calendar sales! This position is for those who have a huge heart, articulate, goal oriented, and love meeting new people. Sell calendars in your community with the annual STARS Air Ambulance Calendar Campaign. $14/hour plus bonus Flexible Hours * Local Territory Contact: 1.877.778.8288 bdickson@stars.ca Now Hiring In-Home Caregiver $11/hr 40 hrs/wk Care of a 7 yr. boy. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. Email resume: delmundot4r@gmail.com SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help Fri & Sat. mail resume to: nwoods1976@ hotmail.com or fax to: 403-346-9099 or drop off at: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

Employment Training

WANTED

1500-1990

900

Electronics

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

1605 Stereos TV's, VCRs 1730

SONY cassette cd player, mini hi-fi component system, $100. 403-346-7825

EquipmentHeavy

1720

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

CLASSIFICATIONS

850

Truckers/ Drivers

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FIREPLACE SALES PERSON

Trades

Household Furnishings

1630

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

SONY Trinitron tv 26” w/remote, used little $75, also black glass tv stand, bought at Sims $125. 403-352-8811

Misc. for Sale

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100 VHS movies, $75. 403-885-5020

OILFIELD TICKETS

MEDICHAIR, electric scooter WANTED. 403-346-9899

CLEARVIEW MEADOWS 4 Plex, 2+1 bdrms., 1.5 baths, $1100, N/S, no pets. 403-391-1780

GLENDALE 2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $975. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. now or Aug.1 403-304-5337

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FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Houses/ Duplexes

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NORMANDEAU 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 appls. $1100. No pets, N/S Quiet adults. 403-350-1717

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Mobile Lot

PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820 VACANT Pad for rent, South Park Village Gasoline Alley, East side. Can accommodate a 16’ wide x 68’ long home. Incld’s natural gas, sewer & water. $500./mo. Call or leave msg. 403-346-0499

ORIOLE PARK 2 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1075. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail. now or Aug 1. 403-304-5337

Suites

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FINANCIAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 4400-4430

4430

Money To Loan

CONSOLIDATE All loans with rates from 2.1% business or personal loan bankruptcy or bad credit ok. Call 778-654-1408

homes

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wheels

WatersEdge Marina Full Title Boat Slips Starting at $58,000 Located in Brand New Marina, Downtown Sylvan Lake, AB www.watersedgeslyvan.com

Tires, Parts Acces.

1,000 POUND equalizer hitch comes with shank, head, arm and a ball. $200. 403-346-7825

5000-5300

5030

Cars

2002 CHEV Cavalier, 2 dr., 96,000 kms. 403-318-3040 2001 BMW Z3 Convertible 5 spd, 120,000 miles, $11,000 obo 403-200-1307

PUBLIC NOTICES

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Estate of

Margaret Elaine Pardue

1999 MERCEDES SLK hardtop convertible, only 60,000 kms. Call/Text for more pics or options. $12,700. 403-358-4582

5040

SUV's

3050

3090

LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

2 days per week, no weekends

4160

Lots For Sale

Advocate Opportunities

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

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2008 DODGE Nitro, 4x4 V6, auto., very clean, RECUCED 403-318-3040 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

2007 DODGE Nitro 4x4, SLT V6, auto., loaded w/sunroof, low kms., clean, REDUCED 403-352-6995

5050

Trucks

THE NORDIC

4040

Residential Building Lots in a Gated, Maintenance Free Golf & Lake Bedroom community, 25 minutes from Red Deer. Lots starting from 99K Contact Mike at 1-403-588-0218

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who died on Nov. 11, 2014. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Aug. 10, 2015 with Chapman Riebeek LLP at 300, 4808 Ross St. Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X5 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Boats & Marine

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2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, well-maintained, 200,000 km, $7,800 obo 403-352-3160 Start your career! See Help Wanted

5110

Fifth Wheels

2004 CORSAIR 26.5’, 5th whl. large slide,exc. cond. 403-227-6794, 505-4193 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Lawrence Stephen Dorey who died on May 18, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by August 3, 2015. with Keith R. Lamb at Johnston Ming Manning LLP Barristers and Solicitors 4th Floor, 4943 – 50 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. 565921F26,G3

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Abel Close Addington Drive Allan Close Andrewes Close Archibald Cres.

Davenport Place (Corner of Ross St. & Donlevy Ave.) $123.04/mo.

INGLEWOOD

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Dixon Cres, Ave, Close and Dunlop St. $111.52/mo

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SUNNYBROOK AREA

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Oilfield

ATENTION FARMERS: Looking for scrap wheel moves and irrigation pipe. 403-330-7357

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

1/2 DUPLEX, 2 bdrm. c/w 4000-4190 4 CEMENT blocks 18 x 18” stove/fridge, no pets, n/’s, 2 BDRM. N/S, no pets. $2/ea. 403-346-5423 $875 rent/d.d. 40+, $900 rent + utils., 403-346-1458 OVER 100 LP records, (45 $900 s.d., 403-348-0241 Realtors Tools & 78). $100. 403-885-5020 2 BDRM Duplex overlooking ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious & Services Kin Canyon, 5 appls. 1.5 bath, suites 3 appls., heat/water TWO pairs of men’s like SKILL SAW, Craftsman incld., ADULT ONLY NO PETS. $1150 incl. new, quality leather hiking 7.25, $30. 403-314-0804 BLDG, no pets, Oriole water, garbage & sewer, boots, size 8, $25 each. Park. 403-986-6889 d.d. $1000. avail. Aug.1. VARIETY of miscellaneous 403-346-2192 403-346-3179 tools, $20. 403-885-5020 BRAND NEW VINTAGE Royal Doulton FOR LEASE, Executive RENTAL Beswick horse, brown style 1/2 duplex in shetland Pony, 3 1/2” high COMMUNITY Lacombe on large lot. $50; Merrell Ortholite Firewood Now leasing for Sept. 1! 4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble. shoes, air cushioned, size 1 & 2 BDRMs from $1230. garage, no pets, N/S. 6 1/2, like new $35. Lazy In-suite laundry. DishwashAFFORDABLE 403-588-2740 Boy, recliner, tall style, er. Storage. Balcony. Pet Homestead Firewood beige, $95. 403-352-8811 House for Rent 4 bdrm 3 friendly. Elevator. Parking HERE TO HELP Spruce, Pine - Split. Avail. avail. Gym. Community bath 5 appl 4 level split & HERE TO SERVE 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 garden. Non-smoking. near park in Eastview EsOffice Call GORD ING at On-site mgmt. 39 Van tate (RD). hardwood flr n/s AFFORDABLE RE/MAX real estate Supplies Slyke Way, Red Deer. no pets. $1750 + util. Avail. Homestead Firewood central alberta 403-341-9995 403-392-6751 Aug 1st 780-742-9399 Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. gord.ing@remax.net SkylineLiving.ca UNUSED office desk, can avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 sit 6 people GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. Condos/ $180 403-347-0939 B.C. Birch, Aspen, apartments, avail. immed, Houses Townhouses Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail. rent $875 403-596-6000 For Sale PH. Lyle 403-783-2275 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. 2 bdrm. townhouse w/garCats SUITES. 25+, adults only FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, age in Parkvale 4603-44 n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Can deliver St. no pets, must be 50+, 1 BALINESE kitten, 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 avail. July 15. LIMITED TIME OFFER: 1 Siamese $60/ea; eves. 403-309-7707 days First Month’s Rent FREE! LOGS 403-887-3649 403-506-0265 1 & 2 bedroom suites Semi loads of pine, spruce, SEIBEL PROPERTY available in central locatamarack, poplar. tion. Heat & water www.seibelproperty.com Price depends on location. Sporting included. Cat friendly. 86 Ph: 403-304-7576 Lil Mule Logging “COMING SOON” BY Goods Bell Street, Red Deer or 403-347-7545 403-318-4346 SERGE’S HOMES leasing@rentmidwest.com Starting at $1195 AIR HOCKEY by SportsDuplex in Red Deer Close 1(888)679-8031 6 locations in Red Deer craft was $900 new, exc. to Schools and Recreation Garden cond, $200 403-352-8811 Center. For More Info ~ Halman Heights Supplies Call Bob 403-505-8050 ~ Riverfront Estates GOLF clubs and misc. ~ Westpark BLACKFALDS 1200 sq. ft. clubs and bag $20 and RIMBEY TREES 1 & 2 bdrm., ~ Kitson Close bi-level walkout 3 bdrm. 2 up. 403-314-0804 SPECIAL: 3’ - 4’ Potted Adult bldg. only, N/S, ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. bath, open floor plan, a White Spruce $8/ft, No pets. 403-596-2444 ~ Holmes St. must see! $355,000 min. 20 trees. Wide varie- Travel S.D. $1000 Newer 2 bdrm. bsmt suite. Legal fees, GST, sod, tree ty of basketed trees. 3 bdrm. townhouses, Mature responsible, clean, and appls. incld. $454,000 Planting avail. Call Walter Packages 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, working only. All utils incl. LLOYD FIDDLER 403-748-3611 or leave msg lrg. balconies, no dogs. 403-391-9294 TRAVEL ALBERTA Separate entrance & offN/S, no utils. incl. WILLOW basket and chair Alberta offers street parking, avail. Aug. 1 Avail. immed. or July 1 for plants, $40 each. SOMETHING 403-348-1304 References required. Chocolate mint herb for everyone. plants, $1.50 each. Make your travel SOUTHWOOD PARK 403-346-7825 plans now. 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 Advocate baths, fenced yards, NOW RENTING Opportunities full bsmts. 403-347-7473, 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. RISER HOMES Sorry no pets. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Blackfalds. Beautiful www.greatapartments.ca Newer bldg. secure entry Bungalow 1 only. 1320 sq. CARRIERS REQUIRED w/onsite manager, ft. 2 bdrm. 2 bath, main SYLVAN 2 bdrm. condo 3 appls., incl. heat & hot fl oor laundry.Granite, hardw/balcony & 2 parking. To deliver the water, washer/dryer wood, tile, Chigaco brick Special price. hookup, infloor heating, a/c., CENTRAL AB LIFE fireplace. Lots of extras. 403-341-9974 car plug ins & balconies. Backs onto green space 1 day a week in: Call 403-343-7955 walking trail.Legal fees, 4 Plexes/ GST, sod, tree and appls. INNISFAIL incld. $454,000 LLOYD 6 Plexes Penhold FIDDLER 403-391-9294 Olds 2 BDRMS., no pets. TOO MUCH STUFF? 1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, $900./mo. 5805-56 Ave Sylvan Lake Let Classifieds N/S. No pets. 403-343-6609 403-596-2444 help you sell it. Please call Debbie for details 3 BDRM. 4 plex, Innisfail, WEST PARK heat included, $795 403-314-4307 Avail. July 1, 2 bdrm bsmt. Condos/ w/laundry connection suite, 4 appls, private entry, 403-357-7817 n/s, n/p, rent $750 rent/dd. Townhouses + utils. 403-845-2926 ACROSS from park, MICHENER Hill condos Oriole Park, 3 bdrm. Phase 3 Red Deer New 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls. 4th flr. corner suite, 1096 Rent $1075/mo. d.d. $650. Rooms CARRIERS REQUIRED Sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, a/c, Avail. now or Aug. 1. For Rent all appls, underground 403-304-5337 parking w/storage, recreaTo deliver the Avail Immed: 1 Lrg fully tional amenities, extended CLEARVIEW CENTRAL AB LIFE furn bdrm c/w gas firecare center attached, deck 3 bdrm. 4-Plex, 4 appls., place $300 dd $600/mth. 403-227-6554 to 4 pm. & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 1/2 baths, Rent $1125. Call 403-396-2468 weekdays or 588-8623 incl. sewer, water and gar1 day a week in: anytime. Pics avail. on kijji bage. D.D. $650. Avail. ROOM TO RENT very Aug. 1. 403-304-5337 large $450. 403-350-4712

Sherwood Cres. Stanhope Ave. Scott St.

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GREEK VOTERS, CAMPAIGNS FIGHT TO FIND REFERENDUM NARRATIVE AS STAKES IN BALLOT ARE RAISED BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATHENS, Greece — Costas Christoforidis hasn’t decided how to vote in Sunday’s referendum on a bailout deal for Greece’s troubled economy. The problem is, the 37-year-old farmer isn’t sure what he’s voting for. “If it’s saying ’No’ to austerity, then it’s a ’No’ from me too. But if we are rejecting Europe, I disagree with that,” he said — a position that many of Greece’s perplexed public find themselves in ahead of one of the most important votes in their country’s modern history. As Greek banks and markets remained closed Friday for a fourth day, rival campaigns scrambled to roll out their messages. And a prediction from the International Monetary Fund that Greece will need piles of additional cash from eurozone countries and others over the next three years put even more pressure on the government. “Our efforts are focused on overcoming the crisis as fast as possible — with a solution that preserves the dignity and sovereignty of our people,” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said. The popular 40-year-old prime minister is gambling his government on a call to voters to reject austerity measures demanded by bailout lenders, despite coming close to a deal last week. A strong “No” vote, he argued, would help Greece win a new deal with the eurozone’s rescue mechanism that would include terms to make the country’s 320 billion euro national debt sustainable. Opponents say he is risking the country’s future — asking voters to weigh in on a bailout offer that expired at midnight on Tuesday. “They are making a serious mistake. Because the world will consider a ’No’ vote to be a withdrawal from the heart of Europe — the first step toward euro exit,” former conservative prime minister Costas Karamanlis said, making his first public speech in six years to endorse the “Yes” campaign. Tsipras’ argument was also dismissed by the head of the eurozone finance ministers’ group, Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem. “That suggestion is simply wrong,” Dijsselbloem told lawmakers in the Netherlands. European officials and the Greek opposition have warned a “No” outcome Sunday could be tantamount to a decision to leave the euro. “The consequences are not the same if it’s a ’Yes’ or ’No,”’ French President Francois Hollande said. “If it’s the ’Yes,’ even if it’s on the basis of proposals that have already expired, negotiations can resume and I imagine be quickly concluded,” he said. “We are in something of an unknown. It’s up to the Greeks to respond.” And in one of the clearest signs yet that the future of the government is on the line in Sunday’s vote, the country’s outspoken finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, told Australia’s ABC radio he was likely to resign if a “Yes” vote prevails. Tsipras signalled the same earlier this week, declaring on state TV that he was not an “all-weather” prime minister — a strong indication he would step down if his proposal is defeated. Tension surrounding the vote has remained high since banks closed this week and were forced to impose strict cash withdrawal limits. On Thursday, elderly Greeks, some struggling with walking sticks or being held up by others, formed large crowds outside the few banks opened to help pensioners without ATM cards get access to money. Elsewhere in Athens, campaigners battled for visibility as time to reach voters was running out. “Yes” posters appeared for the first time around the city, and rival campaign rallies were scheduled for the same time Friday night, 800 yards (meters) apart, in

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Germany resists debt relief for Greece, but benefited from plan after WWII LONDON — Forgiving debt, if done right, can get an economy back on its feet. The International Monetary Fund certainly thinks so, according to a new report in which it argues Greece should get help. But Germany, another major creditor to Greece, is resisting, even though it knows better than most what debt relief can achieve. After the hell of World War II, the Federal Republic of Germany — commonly known as West Germany — got massive help with its debt from former foes. Among its creditors then? Greece. The 1953 agreement, in which Greece and about 20 other countries effectively wrote off a large chunk of Germany’s loans and restructured the rest, is a landmark case that shows how effective debt relief can be. It helped spark what became known as the German economic miracle. So it’s perhaps ironic that Germany is now among the countries resisting Greece’s requests for debt relief. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis claims debt relief is the key issue that held up a deal with creditors last week and says he’d rather cut off his arm than sign anything that doesn’t tackle the country’s borrowings. The IMF backed the call to make Greece’s debt manageable with a wide-ranging report on Thursday that also blames the Greek government for being slow with reforms. Despite years of budget cuts, Greece’s debt burden is higher than when its bailout began in 2010 — over 300 billion euros ($332 billion), or 180 per cent of annual GDP — because the economy has shrunk the heart of the city. Some 6,000 supporters of the Greek Communist Party attended a rally outside parliament on Thursday, urging voters to cast invalid ballots in protest of Greece’s continued membership in the European Union. Greece has been thrown into financial limbo after missing a massive IMF repayment this week when its bailout program expired. Raising the stakes further for Sunday’s vote, an

by a quarter. Here’s a look at when Germany got debt relief, and if such action might help Greece. 1953’s London Agreement, hammered out over months, was generous to West Germany. It cut the amount owed, extended the repayment schedule and granted low interest rates. And crucially, it linked West Germany’s debt repayment schedule to its ability to pay — tying repayments to the trade surplus it was running and expected to run. That created an incentive for trading partners to buy German goods. The deal effectively blocked claims for reparations for the destruction the Nazis inflicted on others. But it wasn’t a one-way street. “The London Agreement gave Germany sweeping debt forgiveness and protection from creditors, in exchange for pro-market reforms,” said Professor Albrecht Ritschl of the London School of Economics. West Germany was able to borrow on international markets again, and, free of onerous debt payments, saw its economy grow strongly. Development activists cite that case when arguing for easier terms for troubled countries today. “The same opportunity should be given to Greece that was given to Germany in 1953,” said Eric LeCompte, executive director of debt relief organization Jubilee USA. Greece has had some relief. Private sector bondholders lost 53 per cent of face value in a 2012 restructuring, and remaining debts have been stretched out. Now most of Greece’s debt is owed to bailout creditors. While they, notably the IMF, have indicated that the debt load should be made more manageable, little has been done of late. IMF report released Thursday but compiled last week before the talks collapsed, warned that to avoid financial collapse, Greece would need additional debt relief costing 50 billion euros ($56 billion) and lasting through 2018 — a bleak prospect for a country that has already endured six years of recession. Ashkoda Mody, a visiting professor in international economic policy at Princeton University, argued the IMF’s call for debt relief should have been made far earlier, before the talks collapsed. “If the IMF and other creditors had this document while they were negotiating with the Greeks, it is completely unconscionable that they did not discuss deep debt relief,” he said.

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ERIE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania thoroughbred track has cancelled its racing card for a second day as officials deal with deer running onto the track during races. The Erie Times-News says one deer ran onto the track at Presque Isle

Downs & Casino on Sunday, cutting in front of the lead horse during the fourth race. Four other races scheduled for that afternoon were cancelled as a precaution, even though the deer didn’t collide with any horses. Officials also cancelled racing cards for Monday and Tuesday while they look for solutions to the problem. Casino vice-president and general manager Jeff Favre says officials are taking the situation seriously and don’t want a jockey or horse to get hurt by a deer. The track may have officials walk along the track before races to keep deer away.

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SYLVAN LAKE HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HEART OF SYNTH-POP BAND DEAR ROUGE BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

Danielle and Drew McTaggart shared their first kiss on Sylvan Lake. Now the married duo in the fast-rising synth-pop band Dear Rouge will be sharing the bill at an outdoor music festival at the same locale. Their group, named for Danielle’s hometown of Red Deer, performs on Saturday, July 11, at the Summer Sensation Beach Music Festival along with Hedley, Dragonette and The Wet Secrets. The concert will be a homecoming for Danielle, who grew up in Red Deer and remembers swimming with her family at Sylvan Lake as a child. She noted the shoreline community wasn’t a festival town during her teenage years in the late 1990s. “I can’t remember any kind of big (music) festival

around Red Deer,” said Danielle. Yet Sylvan Lake seems a natural site for outdoor music concerts, since it already draws young beach-goers from across Alberta. “It’s good for that area,” she added. Drew reminded Danielle that the resort community’s beautiful lakeshore helped spark their romance. The musicians had been friends for a long time before they began dating, and the Vancouver native was invited to spend some time in Danielle’s corner of the Prairies. “We had our first kiss on Sylvan Lake,” said Drew. “We were on the water ski ... or what was it? The Seadoo,” recalled Danielle, with a chuckle.

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Flaccid sequel doesn’t quite measure up to original Magic Mike XXL Two stars (out of four) Rated: 14A All wrong, all wrong, all wrong. Matthew McConaughey is sorely missed in Magic Mike XXL, an underendowed sequel that tries to go big but should instead have gone home. Everybody knows it, too, because his character Dallas is often invoked, like a ghost at a failed séance. Slyly sexy cowboy Dallas was the real tease amongst the male strippers (sorry, entertainers) of Steven Soderbergh’s 2012 original, a funPETER ny and poignant look at the HOWELL job of selling swagger. Channing Tatum’s title character “Magic” Mike Martingano was based on Tatum’s pre-stardom dance career. Absent the brio of Dallas and also the mojo of Mike’s designer ambitions (he finally got that furniture business going), Magic Mike XXL instead dives into the hoariest of clichés: the proverbial “one last ride” by guys who have nothing left to lose, but also nothing to say or prove. It takes no effort to persuade Mike to unhand his tool box and to rebump and regrind with the remaining Kings of Tampa dancers — including Big Dick Richie (Joe Manganiello), Tarzan (Kevin Nash), Ken (Matt Bomer) and Tito (Adam Rodriguez) — aboard a converted food truck bound for Myrtle Beach, S.C. That’s the scene of a strip-athon where these aging stud ponies will prance into the sunset under a “tsunami of dollar bills.” To kill time en route to the salami slamdown, they crash a drag bar, trade dreams (Big Dick wants to market condoms with condiments) and struggle to amuse women. Among them are a jaded ex-stripper (Amber Heard) who is “trying to avoid ending up on

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Elizabeth Banks, from left, as Paris, Channing Tatum as Mike, Adam Rodriguez as Tito, Donald Glover as Andre, Kevin Nash as Tarzan, and Joe Manganiello as Richie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ Magic Mike XXL. the pole,” a saucy southern socialite (Andie MacDowell) and a Savannah club owner (Jada Pinkett Smith) who figures into Mike’s past and the Kings’ future. It all peels off with the predictability of a carnival peep show, with Soderbergh handing the directing reins to his longtime associate Gregory Jacobs, while keeping the producer, cinematography and editor roles for himself. Magic Mike’s Reid Carolin returns

as scripter, but his pen is flaccid. Yes, yes, but what about the dancing? Also pretty rote stuff, all hat and no horse, shot as if the small screen was the height of its visual ambition. As for the tunes, well, Nine Inch Nail’s Closer was a lot more “dangerous” 20 years ago. If the suggestive use of spray cream whips you into a froth, boy, do these lads have a movie for you.

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The best Bachelorette ever? SEVEN REASONS WHY THE REALITY SHOW SHOULD HIRE AMY SCHUMER BY LISA BONOS ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Now it’s really clear why Amy Schumer turned down the chance to host The Daily Show. Sure, she said it’s because she doesn’t want to play it safe, but I think she’s setting her sights on a show that needs her more: The Bachelorette. Schumer is a big fan of the franchise; she had a cameo this season and has said that the current Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe, is Schumer’s “favourite person that’s ever been on” the show. And Monday, Schumer said that she’d be the next Bachelorette for “a bunch of money,” a better casting process and the artistic license to be herself. I’m new to the show (this is the first season I’ve watched), but I’ve seen enough to know that Schumer would be the best Bachelorette ever. Let me count the ways. 1. She’d show up in no makeup.

2. She’d sound like a real person. As Schumer told E! News: “I would be very honest, and I don’t think there’s room for that in that franchise.” Probably not, but it would make for better television. With Schumer, we’d hear the word “connection” and “listen to my heart” a lot less. She’d regularly cut the guys’ egos down to size, as she did with J.J. during the stand-up comedy group date this season. When he was concerned that he’s too smart for 90 per cent of the audience, she soothed him: “I want to make you feel better — you’re not.” 3. Her dates would be more realistic. Instead of over-the-top romance, Schumer’s dates — group and individual — could aim for simple brilliance. How does he handle a sexist video game? How does he fare in couples counseling or in a training session on the art of female emotional combat? For some real fun, Schumer could have a one-onone with a dude’s ex. Schumer might ask: So tell me what he’s like in bed? Why did things end? 4. She’d be frank about sex and gendered double standards. None of this talk about “off-camera time.” Schumer wouldn’t use euphemisms or be apologetic about “being intimate” with anyone. Schumer would call out any slut-shaming rather than feel guilty about anything. Exhibit A: her defense of Kaitlyn’s off-camera time with Nick last week: “Oh no someone slept with a guy they’re dating and considering marrying! Showing love for @kait-

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DEAR ROUGE: Getting critical acclaim The kiss that took their relationship to another level also inadvertently sparked the formation of Dear Rouge. The two were introduced through mutual friends because of their common interest in music. Danielle had gone to a private Christian school in Red Deer, sang in high school musicals at Notre Dame High School, and had formed several local pop bands, including Gaetz Ave. and Elle. Drew was a bassist in the Vancouver folk-rock band McLean. Danielle and Drew started Dear Rouge after they were married and both living in Vancouver. In 2012, they decided to give their music careers a last shot by combining their folk and pop sensibilities — and their gamble paid off. Danielle and Drew’s sixth live performance together resulted in Dear Rouge winning The Peak’s Performance Project’s top prize over 400 contenders. The duo received $102,700 towards album development, recording and distribution, leading to their Kids Wanna Know EP and 2015 debut album, Black to Gold. Dear Rouge’s Black To Gold single hit No. 2 on the Canadian Alt-Rock charts, following on the success of previous singles, I Heard I Had (the third most played track on alternative radio in 2014) and Best Look Lately. Danielle and Drew are getting critical acclaim for their new album and its title track, which is described as having an “uplifting ’80s vibe.”

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Comedian Amy Schumer, left, and the current Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe, pose for a selfie. lynbristowe pic.twitter.com/ye15yYqAZq” And as someone who has somehow mastered the art of a feminist rape joke, Schumer could talk about the serious stuff in a way that’s deep enough for the Ians of Bachelor Nation while still palatable for television. (Maybe not palatable for ABC, but the outtakes could run on Comedy Central.) 5. Her home town dates would be really awkward. And amazing. If a Bachelorette wants to see what her suitors’ families are really like, home town dates should be unsupervised; the contestant should not attend when Schumer meets the fam. Let’s see how Schumer talks potential Mom-in-law through her laptop problems. If they can be civil through a tech-support situation, they’re golden for a prospective life together. For the guys who are fathers, Schumer could be left alone with the child to explain that she might be the kid’s new mom. “I mean, no promises or anything, but you are in the running to get a new mother. Maybe. I’m still keeping my options open, sweetie. You may or may not see me again. “ Cue the tears. Because we can’t have a Bachelorette without tears. 6. She wouldn’t be all about finding a husband. Maybe Schumer’s season would end with love, maybe not. Most of the franchise’s couples don’t end up together anyway. But at least she’d laugh her way through breaking up with 24 guys along the way. 7. Her rose ceremonies would be roasts. “This is gonna be an absolute massacre.” That’s what Schumer said while leading the stand-up group date earlier this season. And that’s what we could expect out of her rose ceremonies, too. Enough with Retro wasn’t what the duo were consciously going for on Black to Gold. The tune was actually inspired by one of Danielle’s favourite books, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis, with the theme of warm benevolence edging out cold corruption. But if people are hearing the ’80s sound and enjoying it, then “great,” added Danielle, who’s been listening to music by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers, Phoenix and TV on the Radio. Drew and Danielle aim to take their tunes beyond straight-ahead dance music to something deeper. “Our music is not about nothing. There are some messages, and it’s atmospheric,” said Danielle. For instance, October Second was added to the album, even though the slower song originated from a piano tune composed by her brother in 2007. “We worked on it and it evolved over a long time,” she added. There are always challenges involved in touring — especially for a couple with entwined personal and professional lives. But Drew believes a special alchemy happens whenever he and Danielle take the stage. “We spend so much time together, we’re pretty relaxed. We’re not afraid to have fun. And people have told us, ‘You guys look like you’re having fun up there.’” Danielle said she looks forward to performing for friends and family at Sylvan Lake. Some musicians feel more pressure playing for people they know, “with me it’s definitely the opposite.” Festival tickets, ranging from $80 for a singleday pass to $180 for a weekend VIP pass, can be purchased from www.summersensationfest.com. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

the earnest speeches about what a great group of guys this is or that it’s so hard to say goodbye! She would no doubt tell these guys why they’re getting the ax, in the nicest way possible. Sample Schumer #realtalk: “J.J.’s a sweetheart. He’s just missing like charisma and humility and sense of humor. ... But other than that, basically you should hire him as the next Bachelor.” And hire Schumer as the next Bachelorette.

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Bring your dogs to Red Deer RED DEER A DOG-FRIENDLY CITY FOR VISITORS BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Visitors with four-legged, tail-wagging family members should feel right at home in Red Deer. Plenty of pet-friendly hotels, offleash dog parks, walking trails, dog daycares, groomers, veterinarians and more make the city a top dog destination. Liz Taylor, executive director of Tourism Red Deer, said she’s been in the tourism business for 25 years and catering to people who travel with their dogs wasn’t something businesses used to talk about. “But now, certainly in the last five years, people are expecting (dog-friendly tourism services) and they want it and businesses are responding to that,” said Taylor on Thursday. “The industry as a whole has really opened up and realized dogs are part of the family.” Hotels that don’t allow dogs are rare, she said. Westerner Campground and Lions Campground in Red Deer also allow dogs, but some conditions apply. She said travellers with dogs drop by the Visitor Information Centre near Heritage Ranch all day long. They will take their dogs for walks on nearby trails and stop in for water for their pets. Information is available at the centre on the location of the city’s dog parks. She said some outdoor events, like the Red Deer Market, or the annual Canada Day Celebration at Bower Ponds, don’t allow dogs. But in most cases people don’t want to take their dogs there because it’s hot, crowded and stressful for the animals. “I think Red Deer is particularly dog friendly as a community. Everyone is loving their dogs and walking them and using the trails. And now people expect to travel with their dogs as well,” Taylor said. Tara Palardy, owner of 4 Paws Dog Daycare, said she will see a spike in customers in the summer, especially during Westerner Days when her daycare is open late for people attending the fireworks and provides a calm place for dogs scared by the noise. “We are an hourly service and people really enjoy that,” Palardy said. But the daycare is selective about its furry clients and makes sure dogs have the right temperament for

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Seth Stevens of Mirror came to the assistance of Laura Shaw of Red Deer and her two dogs Tucker, right, and Yogi. Shaw ran in to some problems at Three Mile Bend Recreation Area in Red Deer Thursday when Tucker chased after a moose and a calf along the shoreline. Yogi followed along and got a swift kick from one of the moose during the incident. Shaw was paddling along the shore in her kayak at the time. Stevens said he frequents the area often saying its a great place for his dogs to take a swim. a daycare to reduce stress on the animal and ensure quality care for all dogs in their care. She said 4 Paws Dog Daycare does not restrict any breed of dog and neither does the City of Red Deer. But she advised travellers to check community bylaws when travelling around Alberta.

Palardy, who is from Calgary, said that city likely has the most public offleash dog parks in Canada — 150. For its size, Red Deer also treats dogs well with Three Mile Bend and Oxbows offleash parks. “Red Deer is a really nice dog city.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Upstart stock market on track to reach its goals, CEO says

BRIEF RBC manufacturing index hits 2015 high in June, Alberta-B.C. region still weak

AEQUITAS NEO EXCHANGE BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The head of the Aequitas NEO Exchange says the upstart stock market is on track to reach its goal of snatching 20 per cent of Canada’s trading volume within three or four years. “We still have a long journey ahead of us in continuing to grow, but we are definitely, at this stage, ahead of what we anticipated,” said Jos Schmitt, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “I can only hope that we continue on that track.” Since its launch three months ago, Aequitas NEO — which bills itself as a more fair alternative to the Toronto Stock Exchange and has backing from a number of financial industry heavyweights including Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and Barclays — has captured more than three per cent of trade volume. In dollar value, it’s taken close to five per cent of the market. A number of other exchanges have tried to compete with the TSX, but none has succeeded in taking away significant market share from the Canadian giant. Royal Bank has previously backed a TSX rival — Alpha Trading Systems, which was launched in 2008. But a few years later, in 2012, the trading platform was bought by Maple Group Acquisition Corp., which also acquired TMX Group, owner and operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange. Schmitt, who once ran Alpha and left when the company was taken over by TMX, says the Aequitas

NEO Exchange has unique features that he hopes will allow it to succeed where other TSX rivals have failed. Among them is the exchange’s use of a time delay, or “speed bump,” to deter predatory high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies. These practices have been blamed for inserting artificial volatility into the markets by using superfast computers to engage in activities such as exploratory trading, or making small orders to see if there is interest in a stock. High-frequency traders can also clog up bandwidth by engaging in up to 5,000 trades per minute, thus delaying trades made by ordinary investors. Last week, the exchange — which allows investors to trade TSX-listed stocks — launched its own listing platform, giving companies looking to go public a cheaper alternative to the TSX. Aequitas says initial listing fees for corporations can be as much as 67 per cent lower than those charged by the TSX, while annual fees will be up to 55 per cent lower. But Schmitt says the company is looking to compete on more than just costs. “Not only is there a cost benefit with us, but there is also a value benefit with us,” says Schmitt, adding that the exchange has put in mechanisms to boost liquidity. Market data on NEO Exchange-listed stocks will be provided to investors for free in a bid to boost the companies’ exposure and attract more investment

BLACKFALDS CO-OP GAS BAR

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Work continues on the site of a new Central Alberta Co-op gas bar in Blackfalds. Koralta Construction and other trades contractors are busy on the site. The gas bar is located near the intersection of Hwy 2A and Broadway Avenue, the project is expected to be completed by yearend.

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TORONTO — A gauge of business conditions for Canada’s manufacturing sector moved into positive territory in June for the first time since January, although Alberta and B.C. continued to lag other regions. The RBC Canadian manufacturing index rose to 51.3 last month, indicating the sector’s purchasing managers were generally optimistic about growth prospects. RBC says the Alberta-British Columbia index remained negative at 44.7 — mainly because of the impact of the drop in oil prices since last year — but the other three regional indexes were above the 50.0 mark that indicates expansion. Ontario’s regional index hit a seven-month high of 57.0, up from 55.5 in May. “The province was likely a main beneficiary of rising exports with lower oil prices both supporting U.S. growth and weakening the Canadian dollar,” Royal Bank said in its analysis Thursday. The Quebec index rose to 52.0 from 50.1 in May and the “Rest of Canada” index rose to 57.5 from 55.9 in May.

Demand for trucks helps new vehicle sales climb 1.2 per cent in June TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says sales of new vehicles edged 1.2 per cent higher last month compared with a year ago, making it the best June on record. Canadians bought 177,857 new cars and light trucks last month — up from 175,678 in June 2014.The record sales were driven primarily by demand for light trucks, which accelerated by 11.5 per cent to 109,400, up from 98,126 in June of last year.Meanwhile, sales of passenger cars slipped 11.7 per cent to 68,457 from the 77,552 cars Canadians bought a year ago. Fiat Chrysler claimed top spot with 27,217 vehicles sold, while Ford came in second place at 26,776 vehicles. General Motors trailed in third, selling 24,226 new vehicles in June. DesRosiers said luxury brands experienced the highest year-over-year growth, led by Land Rover at 28.2 per cent, Acura at 27.6 per cent, Porshe at 25.9 per cent and Lexus at 25.8 per cent. “The ongoing gains being enjoyed by luxury manufacturers in the Canadian market turned into a veritable feast in June,” the company said in a news release. In a report earlier this week, Scotiabank analyst Carlos Gomes said lower gasoline prices have fuelled sales of luxury SUVs this year. Gomes says luxury vehicles now make up more than 10 per cent of new vehicle sales in Canada. In British Columbia, which he dubs “Canada’s luxury leader,” sales of high-end vehicles comprise 15 per cent of the overall market. “Purchases are being driven by rising household wealth — the key driver of the luxury auto market — which is being buoyed by strong equity market performances across much of the globe and ongoing house price appreciation,” said Gomes. Although baby boomers have been the key drivers of the luxury auto market, Gomes says upscale automakers are increasingly striving to attract younger buyers by offering smaller-sized, more affordable high-end vehicles. “This development will be key going forward, as growth in the 30-49 year old Canadian population will begin to exceed the 50-69 year old cohort by 2017,” Gomes said.

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COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST Thursday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 133.96 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 39.40 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.69 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.37 Cdn. National Railway . . 73.42 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 202.70 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.04 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.76 Cervus Equipment Corp 15.95 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 51.38 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 58.83 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.74 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.45 General Motors Co. . . . . 33.23 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 25.11 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 42.73 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 36.49 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 43.62 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 9.67 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 51.00 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 133.32 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.17 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 16.07 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 63.72 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American stock markets were mixed on Thursday with the Toronto Stock Exchange advancing while New York markets ended the day slightly lower. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 84.66 points to 14,637.99 as trading resumed after the Canada Day holiday. In New York, markets turned lower after a mixed report on the U.S. jobs market. The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 27.80 points to 17,730.11, while the Nasdaq fell 3.91 points to 5,009.21 and the S&P 500 declined 0.64 points to 2,076.78. On the commodity markets, the August crude contract lost three cents to US$56.93 a barrel on Thursday. The price of oil has fallen by nearly half in the last 12 months. The Canadian dollar fell below the 80-cent US mark for the first time since early June, shedding 0.35 of a U.S. cent to end at 79.71 cents. The loonie drifted lower in the wake of a Statistics Canada report earlier this week showing the economy contracted for a fourth consecutive month in April. Roland Chalupka, chief investment officer at Fiduciary Trust Canada, the wealth management arm of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp., downplayed the dollar’s fall and said nothing fundamental has changed about the Canadian economy. “Eighty cents is a psychological marker, just as there are in the markets in general,” he said. “We don’t see it as any more or any less relevant than 83 cents.” Chalupka said the GDP data showed Canada’s economy has shrunk for five out of the last six months as the falling oil price has bitten into the bottom line. “It looks like the latest oil shock is still working its way

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 23.72 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.86 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 26.93 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.22 First Quantum Minerals . 16.32 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 20.28 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.24 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 2.85 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.88 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 38.88 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 12.05 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 21.59 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 26.25 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 60.35 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.73 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 31.79 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 33.85 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . . 9.83 Canyon Services Group. . 5.72 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 19.67 CWC Well Services . . . 0.2850 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 13.82 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.14 through the system,” he said. The shrinking GDP numbers have raised recession fears, and Chalupka said that if the economy continues to soften, it’s possible the Bank of Canada could cut its trend-setting interest rate of 0.75 for the second time this year. Chalupka put the odds of the bank cutting its overnight lending rate by an additional 25 basis points on July 15 at 50/50. On Thursday morning, Finance Minister Joe Oliver told a crowd of businesspeople that the government’s commitment to a balanced budget was not affected by the downturn in GDP. “Him standing by those projections is a little unusual,” Chalupka said. “He hasn’t adjusted anything so far, not publicly.” The August gold contract dropped $5.80 to US$1,163.50 an ounce. American markets will be closed Friday in advance of the July 4th Independence Day holiday on Saturday. Canadian markets will be open. Also Thursday, the U.S. Labor Department reported the American economy added 223,000 jobs in June, with the unemployment rate falling to a seven-year low of 5.3 per cent. However, the drop in the unemployment rate was mainly because many of the unemployed had given up searching for jobs, and wage growth stalled in the month. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Thursday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,637.99, up 84.66 points Dow — 17,730.11, down 27.80 points S&P 500 — 2,076.78, down 0.64 of a point Nasdaq — 5,009.21, down 3.91 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 83.14 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 41.91 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 23.98 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 48.23 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 3.08 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.14 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.09 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 34.63 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 4.00 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 53.26 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2100 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 74.01 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.07 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.81 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.03 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 36.65 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 40.60 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 87.81 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 23.26 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 46.69 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 76.21 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 41.76 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.10

Currencies: Cdn — 79.71 cents US, down 0.35 of a cent Pound — C$1.9575, down 0.51 of a cent Euro — C$1.3908, down 0.18 of a cent Euro — US$1.1086, down 0.64 of a cent Oil futures: US$56.93 per barrel, down $0.03 (August contract) Gold futures: US$1,163.50 per oz., down $5.80 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver: Handy and Harman’s Canadian office is closed until July 6th. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ’15 $1.30 lower $541.30; Nov ’15 $3.00 lower $533.10; Jan. ’16 $1.50 lower $532.40; March ’16 $1.30 lower $529.40; May ’16 $1.20 lower $525.60; July ’16 $1.80 lower $519.90; Nov. ’16 $5.10 lower $473.90; Jan. ’17 $5.10 lower $475.00; March ’17 $5.10 lower $476.70; May ’17 $5.10 lower $476.70; July ’17 $5.10 lower $476.70. Barley (Western): July ’15 $1.00 higher $209.40; Oct. ’15 $1.00 higher $209.40; Dec. ’15 $1.00 higher $209.40; March ’16 $3.00 higher $211.40; May ’16 $4.00 higher $212.40; July ’16 $4.00 higher $212.40; Oct. ’16 $4.00 higher $212.40; Dec. ’16 $4.00 higher $212.40; March ’17 $4.00 higher $212.40; May ’17 $4.00 higher $212.40; July ’17 $4.00 higher $212.40. Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 377,780 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 377,780.

Sears Canada CEO to leave at summer’s end THIRD SUDDEN DEPARTURE SINCE 2013 BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) is looking for a chief executive officer again, following its announcement Thursday that Ronald Boire will depart at the end of this summer — less than a year after taking on the job. He will become president and CEO of the Barnes & Noble chain of bookstores, effective Sept. 8, according to a statement from New York by the U.S. retailer. Boire became the third CEO of Sears Canada in two years last fall. He followed Douglas Campbell who left in September 2014 and Calvin McDonald, who quit suddenly in September 2013 in the midst of a multiyear turnaround plan. Sears Canada says the chairman of its board of directors, Brandon Stranzl, will take on a greater leadership role immediately. In the company’s first quarter, Sears Canada had a $59.1-million net loss for the first quarter as revenues dropped 9.7 per cent from the same period a year earlier. Stranzl says he will work closely

with Sears employees and business partners as Sears Canada works to return to profitability. “We are grateful for Ron’s support as we search for and welcome a new CEO,” Stranzl said in a statement. “In the meantime, the management team and I are fully engaged in executing the current strategy, designed to improve our retail operations so we can best serve Canadian communities from coast-to-coast.” Barnes & Noble, Inc. noted in its announcement that Boire had extensive experience in retailing, including as executive and chief marketing officer for Sears and Kmart stores in the United States and as North American president of Toys R Us from 2006 through 2009. Last week, Desjardins analyst Keith Howlett issued a report saying Sears Canada has less than two years to prove itself. “The next seven quarters are ’make it or break it’ for Sears Canada,” Howlett wrote. “Our current view is that an operating turnaround is improbable.” Howlett’s prediction suggests the fate of the company will be determined some time around the 2016 holiday shopping season.

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In this June 4, 2010 file photo, a worker picks up blobs of oil with absorbent snare on Queen Bess Island at the mouth of Barataria Bay near the Gulf of Mexico in Plaquemines Parish, La.

BP agrees to record settlement for spill BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NEW ORLEANS — Trying to close the books on the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, BP agreed Thursday to provide billions of dollars in new money to five Gulf Coast states in a deal the company said would bring its full obligations to an estimated $53.8 billion. Federal and state government officials touted the record-breaking $18.7 billion agreement as a historic milestone in the Gulf Coast’s recovery. The Deepwater Horizon disaster killed 11 rig workers and spewed millions of gallons of crude that stained beaches, coated wildlife and polluted marshes. BP also gets a valuable return: Much of the payments, to be made over the next 18 years, could be tax-deductible. And by finally providing shareholders with a clearer cost picture, the London-based oil giant will be freer to embark on new ventures. “This allows us to manage BP as an oil company,” BP CEO Bob Dudley said during a conference call. He said BP could launch as many as 20 major new projects by 2020, depending on oil prices. The Justice Department said Thursday’s agreement would be the largest environmental settlement in U.S. history as well as the largest-ever civil settlement with a single entity. Civil claims by the five Gulf states and the federal government were, by far, the largest unresolved piece of BP’s financial obligations for the spill. BP’s total spill-related cost estimate also includes roughly $29 billion on response and cleanup expenses and compensation for Gulf Coast businesses and residents. “It’s time for the company to move on,” said Brian Youngberg, an energy analyst for Edward Jones. “It’s definitely a win for BP. No company can really do well when you have such a big litigation issue hanging over it.” In 2012, BP reached a similar settlement agreement with private attorneys for businesses and residents who claim the spill cost them money. That deal, which didn’t have a cap, led to a protracted court battle over subsequent payouts to businesses. A court-supervised claims administrator is still processing many of these claims. The broad outlines of the deal were described in Thursday’s court filing, but a confidentiality order is keeping the fine print under seal. Eventually, there will be a public comment period on the agreement’s merits before a federal judge decides whether to accept it, the Justice Department said. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, who presided over a three-phased trial, already found BP grossly negligent in the nearly 134 million-gallon spill. While analysts praised the an-

nouncement, some environmental advocates complained that government officials should have held out for more money. “If the court approves this proposal, BP will be getting off easy and ’we the people’ will not be fully compensated for the natural resource damages that we suffered, and the law requires that the public is made whole for those damages,” said Jacqueline Savitz, U.S. vice-president for Oceana, a group dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans. Investors pushed BP shares up 5 per cent in late afternoon trading. The Fitch rating firm said the deal will “considerably strengthen” BP’s credit profile and would likely lead to an upgrade if approved. By staggering payments over 18 years, the deal would enable BP to pay dividends to shareholders and have enough financial flexibility for future deals and projects. The total is larger than BP had provisioned for, but without a settlement, the company faced still-larger Clean Water Act penalties. David Uhlmann, a University of Michigan law professor and former chief of the Justice Department’s environmental crimes section, said BP’s total price tag is “staggering” but includes many tax-deductible costs. “Settlements always involve trade-offs and compromises, and this one is no different,” Uhlmann said. The criminal and civil penalties BP has agreed to pay are not tax-deductible, but restitution and other business expenses often are. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the settlement “would bring lasting benefits to the Gulf region for generations to come.” The deal includes $8.1 billion in payments to state and local governments in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas for natural resource damage. It also includes a $5.5 billion Clean Water Act penalty, most of which the states would share. Louisiana suffered most of the spill’s environmental impact and would get the largest share, about $6.8 billion. Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell said litigation could have dragged on for years, delaying the state’s recovery. “Today’s settlement is a game-changer for Louisiana, its communities and its families,” he said. The agreement only leaves a handful of relatively minor loose ends for BP, including claims by people who either opted out or were not covered by 2012 settlement with private lawyers. The April 2010 blowout of BP’s Macondo well also spawned a federal criminal probe that resulted in manslaughter charges against two rig supervisors whose trial is set for next year.

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