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Vote call looms IMMINENT FEDERAL ELECTION TO BE COSTLIEST, LONGEST IN RECENT HISTORY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Stephen Harper is poised to fire the starting gun for the Oct. 19 federal election as early as Sunday. Sources say the prime minister is set to visit Gov. Gen. David Johnston within days, possibly as soon as Sunday, to formally dissolve Parliament and launch what will be the costliest and — at 11 weeks — one of the longest campaigns in Canadian history. Here are five things voters should know about Canada’s imminent 42nd general election campaign: — Elections law requires a minimum campaign of 37 days. It does not impose a maximum length. Harper is choosing to make this the longest traditional campaign in Canadian history. Only the first two election campaigns after Confederation were longer — 81 days in 1867 and 96 days in 1872 — but in those early days voting was staggered across the country over a period of several months, necessarily extending the length of the campaigns. Since then, the longest campaign was 74 days, way back in 1926. Four of the last five campaigns were just five weeks long. — Due to legislation passed last year by the Harper government, campaign spending limits for parties and candidates will increase by 1/37th for every day longer than 37 days.

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Steve Morgan of Sylvan Lake takes a cool plunge in a dunk tank outside Central Alberta Women’s Outreach in Red Deer Wednesday afternoon. The agency launched its Tools For School program Tuesday with a BBQ fundraiser that let participants take turns dunking volunteers. Morgan, who has been co-ordinating the backyard project at Julietta’s Place in Red Deer, was dunked multiple times. The Tools for Schools program helped just under 1,600 students last year. Heather Turnbull with Central Alberta Women’s Outreach says the agency hopes to help up to 1,800 young students this year with school supplies. For the second year, the program is helping to supply new shoes to those who need them.

Inglewood school to be a ‘great community centre’ BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A school in west Inglewood is slowly becoming a reality for students in the

Red Deer Public School District. On Wednesday, the municipal planning commission gave the thumbs up to the development permit application. Set to open in September 2017, the kindergarten-to-Grade-5 school on 99

Irving Drive will accommodate up to 600 students with a final build out of 24 classrooms, of which eight will be modulars.

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Waste not want not: Sylvan Lake pumped about water recycling BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF

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Sliders film themselves during the recent Slide the City in Sylvan Lake. The town is recycling the 300,000 litres of water used by the event.

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What do you do with 800,000 litres of barely-used water? If you are in Sylvan Lake, you recycle it of course. The Town of Sylvan Lake has taken two separate situations involving large amounts of water and found secondary uses for it. On Saturday, the Slide the City event used about 300,000 litres of the town’s water. The portable water slide event attracted about 1,100 users. Joanne Gaudet, communication coordinator for the town, said the Public Works department staff got creative in

making the event work, without wasting water. Sylvan Lake’s swimming pool has been closed all summer while an engineering report is being prepared to look at structural concerns and how the building will connect to a new multiplex facility, the NexSource Centre. That report is expected in the fall. The town decided to pump the water used during Slide the City into the empty swimming pool at the Aquatic Centre. The water was pumped through hoses into the town’s storm drainage system, and then into the pool, which was filled.

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Red Deer’s Wednesday Market was just getting started when it abruptly ended due to a sudden downpour combined with a thunderstorm. Vicky (no last name given) of Souto Farms of Oliver, B.C. and her co-workers pack up their produce as the rain soaked Little Gaetz Avenue. Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention, Growing Food Security in Alberta Network and Promoting Optimal Weights through Ecological Research. It concluded that while many schools have taken big steps in creating healthy food environments, more has to be done. Mark Ramsankar of the Alberta Teachers Association says many teachers will share their own lunch with students. “I know of a colleague I personally worked with who purchased food and had food in his classroom so children that were short on lunch or didn’t have lunch would sometimes come there for a cup of soup or dry goods that would be available.”

Survey says some teachers sharing their own food with hungry students CALGARY — It appears most Alberta teachers are serving up more than just lesson plans to their students. According to a new survey of provincial principals, 62 per cent of respondents said hunger relief in their school is addressed through the provision of emergency food by teachers. Half of the principals polled also said long-term, sustainable funding is not available for food programs at their school. The survey was sponsored by three groups — the

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SCHOOL: Expected to go to tender in the fall Cody McClintock, the school district’s Business Services associate superintendent, said the district is pleased to see the application move forward. “We are really eager to have a new school in the Inglewood area to meet our enrolment demands,” said McClintock. “It’s a great community centre ... and it should be great for the community and the city.” Coun. Lawrence Lee, a former school board chairman for the public district, said he is pleased to see more than one drop off zone in the plans. “The last (K-to-5) school site that was built in the City of Red Deer was Mattie McCullough, and it did not have enough drop off zones for buses, parents and visitors,” said Lee. The district will explore with engineering services whether an additional crosswalk is required at the intersection of Inglewood Drive and Irving Crescent. The plan calls for one crosswalk at the entrance to the school at the intersection of Inglewood Drive and Ingersol Street. Commission member Janice Kong asked for another crosswalk at Irving Crescent to improve pedestrian safety around the school. Coun. Lawrence Lee said he was happy to see the site plan for the school, especially for the kindergarten-to-Grade-5 population. But Lee said he would discourage any additional crosswalks for kindergarten-to-Grade-5 schools because of control and access. He said adding multiple sites may cause issues with supervision.

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WATER: ‘Good news story’ The storm drainage system was cleaned before the water went through it, Gaudet said. The storm lines are separate from the town’s sewage line system. The water in the pool is now being used to flush out the town’s storm sewer system, which is a regular maintenance procedure. Using the pool to conserve water is “actually a really good news story,” Mayor Sean McIntyre said. “We’re using the resource twice.” “Water is a precious resource to us. When there’s an avenue we can use it again, we’re going to use it again.” In another water-saving initiative, the town is performance testing a new well it has drilled. Instead of pumping 500,000 litres of water onto the ground, the town brought in temporary storage tanks to hold it for fire department training. It’s enough water to cover one NHL-sized rink three metres deep, Gaudet said. One fire department pump training session can use as much as 300,000 litres, she said. Sylvan Lake’s water supply is on a well system and various water conservation practices are under-

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ELECTION: Taxpayers on the hook Even had this campaign lasted just the minimum length, it was already on target to be the costliest in history, with spending limits of about $25 million for each party running a full slate of candidates and an average of about $100,000 for each candidate. Those limits will more than double for an 11-week campaign. That gives a tremendous advantage to Harper’s Conservative party as its candidates have raised more money than any other party. — Elections Canada estimates that a five-week campaign would cost about $375 million to administer. A longer campaign will mean the agency must pay untold millions more to rent office space, furniture and equipment for returning officers in each of the country’s 338 ridings and for staff in those offices. Taxpayers will also foot the bill for much larger rebates to parties and candidates, who receive reimbursements for 50 per cent and 60 per cent, respectively, of their eligible election expenses. — The tradition of holding two televised leaders’ debates, the pivotal point of modern election campaigns, will not apply this time. The Conservatives upended that tradition last spring by announcing that Harper would not participate in the one French and one English debate sponsored by a consortium of broadcasters. Instead, there will be a series of at least four debates sprinkled throughout the campaign and sponsored by a variety of sources, starting Aug. 6 with a debate sponsored by Maclean’s magazine.

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A man facing multiple impaired driving-related charges — from three different arrests — has pleaded not guilty to two of them. Chad Ryan Connatty, 30, of Kelowna entered the pleas late Wednesday morning in Red Deer provincial court before judge John Holmes. Kevin Sproule, acting as agent for Connatty’s counsel Jordan Stuffco, entered the pleas on behalf of Connatty. The charges emanate from an April 2015 arrest in Red Deer. He pleaded not guilty to one count of impaired operation of a motor vehicle and one count of operating a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol content level over 0.08. Either charge carries a mandatory one-year driving prohibition and a minimum fine of $1,000. Connatty was also arrested in November 2014 in Fort McMurray, and charged with the same two impaired-driving offences. On May 20, at the intersection of 19th Street and 30th Avenue in Red Deer Connatty was arrested a third time. Kevin Lee Pearson, 44, was killed while riding his motorcycle in a collision with a pickup truck. Connatty is accused of being the driver of the truck in the fatal crash. He faces charges including impaired driving causing death and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content over 0.08 causing death. Sproule said Stuffco still needed time to review the disclosure due to the serious nature of the charges. Members of Pearson’s family sat in the front row of the courtroom waiting for Connatty to appear. Connatty is being held in custody at the Red Deer Remand Centre and was previously denied bail by Holmes on June 30. Connatty’s trial has not yet been in Red Deer provincial court. Crown Prosecutor Maurice Collard estimated it would take roughly a half day. His fatal impaired driving charges were moved to Aug. 26 in Red Deer provincial court. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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An imperfect political storm There are 338 ridings up for grabs her return to federal politics could be in October and it’s a safe bet that an less than it seems. overwhelming majority of them will be This is not the nice and easy return decided solely by the preof the prodigal daughter to vailing national winds. take back what is rightfully There will be national ishers. sues, there will be regional In fact, Chow, a wellissues and, most importantrespected, hardworking ly, the performance of the woman who maintains iconnational party leaders. Very ic status in her party, runs few of these races will be the real risk of ending a poself-contained. litical career as a two-time And then there is Spadiloser. na-Fort York. Politics is no different This downtown Toronto than the jobs we all do, riding is one of a handful in in one respect. It usually this country that can hold comes down to, “What have its own as national political TIM you done for me lately?” winds buffet the nation. It Chow returns not simply HARPER can do that because of the as the respected mentor to heft of the local combatants. young MPs in the party, or In other words, the batthe brave and stoic woman tle between Liberal Adam who captured hearts across Vaughan and New Democrat Olivia the country after the death of her husChow will be decided, by and large, by band Jack Layton or the progressive the two candidates. firebrand of Toronto city council days. Yes, Chow is counting on a Tom Mul- She returns as the woman who undercair wave, but could win without one. performed in a bid to become Toronto Vaughan will similarly not necessarily mayor, a candidate who could never be freighted with any Justin Trudeau find her voice and polled behind not sag and will not need any coattails if only John Tory but Doug Ford. there is a Liberal resurgence. This time, she is not protecting her Chow has shown in recent weeks turf, she is trying to wrest it from a that she and her team can still tease very skilled, tough politician who enand build to a big announcement. But genders deep loyalty on what is now

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firmly his turf and a man who knows how to brawl mano-a-mano if that’s what it takes. Chow may have been anointed the early favourite in a battle for downtown Toronto which will receive intense national focus. But it’s not clear why this has become accepted wisdom. It can withstand the breeze, but Spadina-Fort York is not a perfect port in a political storm. Vaughan concedes national trends have tightened this race even before Chow’s entry and now that she’s made it official, it will only get tighter. Much has changed since Chow’s departure from Ottawa. Then, the federal NDP’s future looked foggy at best, hardly the cusp of history she trumpeted Tuesday. Vaughan may have been looking at a fast track to cabinet when he joined a Trudeau team still in its ascendancy. Whether the worst is over for the Liberals, that is no longer within easy grasp. Chow is now taking on Vaughan in a reconfigured riding which includes the only downtown ward she lost to Tory (albeit narrowly and with 43 per cent of the vote). Vaughan won up to 70 per cent of the condo vote in the riding’s south in his byelection victory over Joe Cressy. Vaughan says the NDP has lost

its strongest part of the riding, in the north, home of the most fervent opposition to Bill C-51, the “flat” neighbourhood he describes as home to Margaret Atwood and University of Toronto professors and lawyers. The new parts of the riding are those highrises where the NDP call for a national daycare program is met with shrugs by singles and childless couples. Eight per cent of the voters in the riding have children, he says. The natural NDP constituency, he believes, is swimming up to the Junction and Black Creek, and the gentrified condo constituency is tied to Bay St., not Queen St. Spadina-Fort York is one of a troika of fascinating battles in the core of Toronto. Trudeau’s other “star’’ candidates include Chrystia Freeland in University-Rosedale and Bill Morneau in Toronto Centre. Mulcair has high hopes in his women in those races, Jennifer Hollett and Linda McQuaig, respectively. But all eyes will be on Vaughan and Chow. Vaughan has twice beaten the chosen successors to Chow. Now he must beat the icon herself. She’s in tough. Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer. He can be reached at tharper@thestar.ca.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

More needs to be done to save Medicine River Wildlife Centre It is with great appreciation that I read the Advocate’s efforts to support the Medicine River Wildlife Center with media attention. I first met Carol Kelly a few years ago when my daughters were part of the Young Naturalists club, and right behind the group of teachers and families wanting to educate their children about our natural world, and her passion has not changed. Along with Otis the Owl, who is now part of a multi-book series, and a dedicated crew of volunteers and supporters, this band of eco warriors is asking for help in their modernization process. While they do have support from local companies, it is clearly not enough. Their $400,000 budget is reasonable considering the valuable service they provide to Central Alberta. How many Red Deerians have called them to have a skunk removed from their home at no-charge or at a reasonable charge? Anyone care to estimate how many deer, moose, porcupines and birds they have brought back to health? The attention to their plight is welcome, and hopefully Alberta comes through to keep this essential service group in existence. If this were the Red Deer Rebels, there would be a massive outcry and businesses would contribute to keep the local hockey team here. My solution is simple: Tim Hortons has camp day, why not Otis the Owl Day? Why not a massive, newspaper supported “Otis’s Extreme Home Makeover” concert, or something that says Alberta cares? Just ask any child who has met Otis the Owl and Judy (his handler), if the Medicine River Wildlife Center is worth saving? Tim Lasiuta Red Deer

Safety City a valuable resource for families in Central Alberta I am a mom of two young boys. I am always looking for ways to teach them how to be safe and how to look out for themselves and others. I found out that Safety City in Red Deer offers several different programs on teaching safety to children, and so I enrolled my boys in a few of the programs. I have been so thrilled with the top quality programs, teaching and care that we’ve received from Safety City. The value for the money I paid was well beyond worth it. The staff is so professional, and so personable and fun with the children. The content they cover is thorough and extremely educational, while presented in a manner that is fun and easily comprehended by kids. The activities that they do with the kids are just fantastic — I wasn’t expecting so much! In one of the programs, after a safety story/talk the kids get to go outside and each ride their own little quad, around Safety City. There is even a life-size working traffic light and a little railway crossing with flashing lights and warning bell. Their facility is fun and so interactive for children, and also just really cool. My kids just love this place and keep wanting to go back. They have learned so much, and continue to ask me safety questions, and talk to me about what they have learned. My concern is that I recently learned that Safety City is going to have to cancel several of the programs offered this summer because they don’t have enough children enrolled in the classes to be able to run them. These programs are award winning, top quality stuff, and it would be a terrible shame to lose this valuable resource for our children, that is so lo-

cal to us and also so affordable. They offer half day programs, drop-in 90-minute programs, week-long half day “summer camp” programs — there is much variety and much to choose from. The Red Deer Safety City Society is a volunteer driven, non-profit, charitable organization started by the Kiwanis Club of Red Deer in April 2001. The organization offers highly regarded, educational injury prevention programs for children ages 4-12 years. The ultimate aim is to reduce or prevent injuries. Programs include week long, half-day safety summer camps, bicycle safety, acreage and farm safety, pedestrian traffic safety, fire and home safety, and safety themed birthday parties. For further information see their website at: www.safetycity.ca.

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Government needs to step in and fix TransAlta problem The Alberta Utilities Commission found TransAlta guilty of manipulating power prices when it shut down its power plants in 2010. The Market Surveillance Administrator, (MSA), claimed TransAlta profited $16 million from the shutdowns. Political opposition party comments regarding this issue are not worth mentioning. Enmax’s comments however are worth noting. An Enmax spokesperson said, “The ruling demonstrates Alberta’s legislation and electricity market regulations do work.” Since deregulation consumer electric utility bills have continually gone up. Market manipulation (price-fixing) has been a constant problem and this latest ruling does little to prevent or deter further manipulation by major industry players. In 2010 TransAlta was fined $370,000 for obstructing electricity imports 31-times over eight days to increase prices. At that time it was estimated TransAlta profited millions. A $370,000 fine was nothing more than a cost of doing business. Fast-forward to this week’s ruling. TransAlta could be fined $1 million dollars for each day they manipulated the market. However over the four occasions cited in

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the complaint — TransAlta profited $16 million. In conclusion, even if TransAlta receives the maximum fine, it’s a cost of doing business. The dilemma confronting electricity consumers can be summed up in one example. A consumer was billed .15 cents last month for electricity, (they left for holidays), and their total bill was greater than $108 when they returned. Enmax and TransAlta want consumers to focus on the price of .15 and not the total bill of $108. The truth is, manipulating electricity prices also elevates the extra charges on utility bills. What if consumers just wrote Enmax a cheque for the cost of energy (.15) and not the total bill. Would they still boast how well the market works? It’s time this new government fixed this problem.

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Expats decry vote ban HOPE TOP COURT WILL HEAR THEIR CASE BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Two Canadians stripped of the right to vote because of their lengthy stay abroad are hoping the Supreme Court of Canada will hear the case, their lawyer said Wednesday. Shaun O’Brien said last week’s split Appeal Court decision affirming the voting ban prompted an outpouring of support. “There’s been a strong response,” O’Brien said in an interview. “People (have been) reaching out to us — expats living around the world — who are very disappointed and dismayed by the decision, and who are urging us to move forward and who are offering their support.” Among those unhappy with losing their right to vote is veteran Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, an Officer of the Order of Canada, who wears his Canadian citizenship on his sleeve.

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In an opinion piece published in the Globe and Mail this week, Sutherland, 80, railed at the Conservative government for disenfranchising him and his wife because they mostly live in the U.S. even though they stay in Canada whenever they can. “This Canadian government...has furiously promoted a law that denies its citizens around the world the right to vote,” Sutherland, most recently a star of the Hunger Games, said in his article. “Is it because they’re afraid we’ll vote to return to a government that will once again represent the values that the rest of the world looked up to us for?” Under changes to the Canada Elections Act dating to 1993, Canadians who live abroad for more than five years lose their right to vote. However, it was only in 2007 under Prime Minister’s Stephen Harper’s government that strict enforcement began and short-term visits to Canada were no longer deemed sufficient to reset the five-year clock. Two Canadian citizens living in the United States

— Gillian Frank and Jamie Duong — argued the fiveyear rule was arbitrary and unreasonable. In May last year, Superior Court Justice Michael Penny threw out the ban as unconstitutional, noting that mass murderers can vote but long-term expats who care deeply about the country cannot. However, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned Penny’s decision and affirmed the law, estimated to disenfranchise more than one million expats. Writing for the court, Justice George Strathy said allowing non-residents to vote would erode Canada’s “social contract” given that they, unlike residents, don’t have to live with laws enacted by elected politicians. Justice John Laskin disagreed with Strathy’s position. “We had a very strong decision at the first level, and then, at the Court of Appeal, it was two to one with an extremely strong dissent from a very experienced judge,” O’Brien said. “That gives us a very strong basis to move forward.”

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Police hunting suspects who stole change from child BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Vancouver police are expanding their search across Canada for two suspects wanted for a home invasion where a gun was used to rob a seven-yearold girl of a change jar. One of the suspects was initially described as having full-sleeve tattoos up his arms, but police announced Wednesday they were mistaken and the man bore tattoos on his right forearm of a tribal image and scorpion. Vancouver police Const. Brian Montague said in a news release that officers are distributing photos of the tattoos. “Police are hoping the release of these additional photos will result in that one tip needed to positively identify the two men,” he said. “Someone knows who they are and we hope that the appalling circumstances of the crime will convince someone to come forward.” The crime occurred June 17, when two men dressed in reflective vests forced their way into an East Vancouver home, said police. One of the suspects pointed the gun at the girl before she went to her parents’ bedroom to get the change jar. Police said the suspects also took a unique Rolex watch made of steel and rose gold.

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A box of pins to support a campaign against the Confederate flag are displayed at the Cornwallis Street Baptist Church in Halifax on Wednesday. Nova Scotian Citizens Against White Supremacy say the flag is a symbol of racism and displaying it publicly should be considered a hate crime.

Family of man detained in U.A.E. without charge calls for his release BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Marwa Alaradi hasn’t seen her father in nearly a year, but the teen spends every day thinking of ways to bring him home. The 17-year-old Windsor, Ont., resident has made it her mission to secure Salim Alaradi’s release from a prison in the United Arab Emirates, where the 46-year-old Canadian has been held without charge since last August. “It’s been difficult to manage both school and fighting for my father, but I have to do that,” she told The Canadian Press. “I know my father did nothing wrong.” Salim Alaradi has been behind bars since last August and recently had his detention extended for another 30 days — all without any explanation for why he is being held, his family said. They’re calling on the Canadian government to secure his freedom. The Libyan-born Alaradi immigrated to Canada from the U.A.E. with his family in 1998, living in Vancouver until he decided to return to the Middle Eastern nation in 2007 to run a home appliance business with his brother. Alaradi and his family were on vacation last August, on the U.A.E.’s famed Palm Jumeirah island, when their world turned upside down. The hotel’s reception desk called Alaradi’s room late at night telling him someone from the country’s security service wanted to speak to him, his daughter said. When Alaradi went downstairs with his wife, he was taken away. “They never told us why they’re taking my father. They never told us the reason,” said his daughter, who called the Canadian embassy’s emergency line as soon as she found out what happened. For two months and 11 days, the family had no idea where Alaradi was being held, or what he had been accused of. Then they got a phone call. “We didn’t know that he was alive,” said his

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Canadian Salim Alaradi and his son, Mohamed Alaradi are shown on a family vacation in the United Arab Emirates in 2013. Salim Alaradi has been held without charge in a U.A.E. prison since last August. daughter. “We finally heard his voice, we were happy, but he did not talk about what happened to him freely.” Another bewildering period of silence followed until Alaradi’s family was told he was being held in a prison in the U.A.E. capital of Abu Dhabi, where his wife was allowed to visit him five months after he was detained. The visit was monitored, with Alaradi reluctant to disclose how he was being treated. “My mom noticed that he lost a lot of weight; as well, she saw a burn mark on his hand. He said it was from the laundry,” his daughter said. She says scrambling means someone who is going up into the alpine area of the mountains, but is not necessarily roped or harnessed. Three people who were on a separate peak heard the man’s cries, and called park officials. Peters says park safety specialists likely used a helicopter to find the man and he was taken to a Calgary hospital by air ambulance. She says there has been a lot of rockfall in alpine areas and people should consider that when deciding to scramble or climb in those areas this weekend. Peters says that had the three people not alerted officials, it could have been a different outcome for the injured man. “They would have heard this from quite a distance so it wouldn’t have been necessarily clear but they made the decision to call in pretty confident that they were hearing calls for help ... potentially these people saved this individual’s life,” she said Wednesday.

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VANCOUVER — It appears a baby girl possibly fathered by a murdered West Vancouver millionaire will have to share the fortune with siblings. The girl’s mother, Xuan Yang, has claimed in court documents that her daughter is sole heir to the $50-million estate of Gang Yuan. But a lawyer for Gang’s family has come forward saying the man actually fathered several children, meaning the wealth will have to be divided among the children. Chris Johnson, the lawyer for Gang’s mother and brother, said he’s puzzled by the approach taken by Xuan, the man’s former lover. “(My clients) don’t stand to gain or lose from letting some children be his children and others not,” said Johnson. “They feel they are their son’s and brother’s children and they’re happy to have them as part of their family. There’s no dispute.” Gang’s body was found chopped into more than 100 pieces in early May. A male relative is charged with seconddegree murder. The tale of money, gruesome death and murky relationships returned to the limelight after a B.C. Supreme Court recently ordered paternity testing for Xuan’s infant. The daughter of the Chinese woman, believed living in the United States with mom, would by law inherit the man’s fortune if proven his only offspring, as Xuan claims. But Johnson says “several” children — some living in Vancouver and others living in China — have already been DNA tested. The paternity investigation proved Gang was their dad too, he said. “I don’t understand it, frankly,” he said of Xuan’s court application for the test, which the family did not oppose. “She knows full well there are other infants and children claiming his paternity.”

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Dale Bingham of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club tees off for his second round of the Alberta Senior Men’s Golf Championships at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club Wednesday afternoon.

Late in Wednesday’s second round of the Guardian Capital Senior Men’s Golf Championship at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Pete Duncan was feeling good about the way things were going. He was at even par following the 14th hole, which left him only five strokes off the lead. But then things changed. A thunder storm came through, shutting the course down for an hour and once Duncan got back out everything changed. “Before the storm I was feeling comfortable and was in a rhythm,” he explained. “I was one-under at one point (following a birdie on 11) but then three-putted for a bogey on 13, but was still even par with four holes remaining and feeling good. “But then the delay came and I never did find my rhythm again. I never made a par over the final four holes with three bogeys and a birdie. I just didn’t hit good shots.” Duncan, who turns 67 in less than a month, admitted he stiffened up during the break, plus the wet course didn’t help matters. “None of us played the course that well coming in, although I’m not sure how everyone reacts, I just know how I

react. I was stiff and it was hard to hit the shots I was thinking about. “As well there was mud on the ball, which we couldn’t remove, and the greens were noticeably slower. It was a different course in terms of speed.” Duncan came in with a two-over 74, which left him in a tie for 13th with a seven-over 151. “I’m pleased, the two-over is respectable,” added Duncan. “I was looking to make the cut in the first place and be respectable with the rest of the Red Deer guys.” Jim Russell of Calgary Bearspaw, who had a one-over 73, and David Schultz of Calgary’s Country Hills, who had a one-under 71, are tied for first with a one-under 143. Russell won the tournament in 2011, was fourth in 2012, fifth in 2013 and second last year to Camrose’s Frank Van Dornick, who missed this year because of health problems. Dave Crowshaw of Calgary Glencoe Club is third at (73-73) 146 with Howard Broun of Calgary’s Earl Grey Club at (75-72) 147. Red Deer’s Ken Evanecz shot an even par 72 and is tied for fifth at 148 along with Kelly Cowan of Earl Grey (78-70) and 2013 champion Floyd Kilgore of the Mighty Peace (70-78).

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 8 Phillies 2 TORONTO — All it took for Troy Tulowitzki to get comfortable in his new uniform was a home run. The newly acquired Blue Jays shortstop impressed in his debut, hitting a home run with three runs batted in as Toronto beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 on Wednesday night. Tulowitzki said after the game that he was nervous playing in his first Blue Jays game since being traded from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday but finding his swing helped calm his nerves. “I think they were trying to go with a high fastball but didn’t quite get it up there,” said Tulowitzki of the 0-2 pitch he crushed in the third inning. “I put a good swing on it. That was huge for me to get it under my belt and I think I relaxed after that and took better swings.” Tulowitzki hit two doubles after the home run and led Toronto’s (51-51) offence, which exploded for a total of 16 hits. Every batter in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup had at least one hit, with five players earning two hits and Tulowitzki getting three. “Hey, some guys do things with style, y’know?” said manager John Gibbons on Tulowitzki’s debut. “I don’t think it could’ve gone any better, really. He made a nice play defensively early then had two doubles and a homer. “Some guys have a knack.” Tulowitzki and reliever LaTroy Hawkins were sent to the Blue Jays on Tuesday in a deal with Colorado for shortstop Jose Reyes, reliever Miguel Castro and minor-league pitchers Jeff Hoffman and Jesus Tinoco.

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Troy Tulowitzki hits a two-run home during third inning MLB interleague baseball action against the Philadelphia Phillies in Toronto on Wednesday. Hawkins pitched in Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss to the Phillies, but Tulowitzki needed a day to resettle his family before arriving in Toronto early Wednesday afternoon. Although he was obviously pleased with his individual performance, Tulowitzki was happier that Toronto ended a small two-game skid. “As long as we win, I could care less how I’m playing,” said Tulowitzki. Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey (5-10)

gave up two runs and struck out four over eight innings to earn the win. Bo Schultz pitched a scoreless inning of relief to close out the game for the Blue Jays. “Y’know, I’ve seen better,” said Dickey with a laugh when asked about Tulowitzki’s debut. “He’s a perennial all-star, so you always know what you’re getting.” Jerome Williams (3-8) gave up 10 hits and four runs over 4 2/3 innings of

work for Philadelphia (38-64), which lost for only the second time since the all-star break. Reliever Justin De Fratus allowed four runs in 2 1/3 inning, while Hector Neris had a scoreless inning. Tulowitzki’s fielding made an immediate impact on the game, throwing out centre-fielder Ben Revere in the night’s first at-bat. His bat contributed in the third inning, hitting a line drive over the centre-field wall, bringing home Ryan Goins for a 2-0 Blue Jays lead. Fans chanted “TOO-LO! TOO-LO!” and gave him a rousing ovation as he rounded the bases. Tulowitzki hit a stand-up double in his next at-bat, bouncing the ball off the wall in right-centre field. He advanced to third on a sacrifice fly by Josh Donaldson then scored on Jose Bautista’s single. Tulowitzki hit his second double of the night and his third RBI in the sixth, driving in Ryan Goins for a 6-0 Blue Jays lead. Toronto then loaded the bases, following a single by Donaldson where he advanced to second on a throw from right field. Baustista followed that with a single of his own. Chris Colabello then cashed in Tulowitzki with a sacrifice fly to deep left as the Blue Jays ended the sixth inning with a 7-0 lead.

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Life without starting quarterback Mike Reilly hasn’t exactly been all doom and gloom for the Edmonton Eskimos. The Eskimos (3-1) have won three straight since Reilly suffered a knee injury in their season-opening 26-11 home loss to the Toronto Argonauts on June 27. After sweeping a home-and-home series with Ottawa, Edmonton routed Winnipeg 32-3 on Saturday to move into a tie with Calgary (3-2) atop the West Division standings. Backup Matt Nichols has been the starter in all three wins, having completed 47-of-79 passes (59.5 per cent) for 650 yards with four TDs and four interceptions. Nichols will be under centre Friday night against Saskatchewan (0-5) despite rookie James Franklin completing 9-of-15 passes for 124 yards and three TDs against Winnipeg. Defensively, Edmonton has been solid this season, having allowed just 58 points overall. Defensive end Marcus Howard has a league-high five sacks and was named one of the league’s players of

the month for July on Wednesday. The start to the season has been one to forget for Saskatchewan. The Riders lost incumbent Darian Durant (Achilles tendon) in the season opener then veteran backup Kevin Glenn suffered a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of their 31-21 home loss to Hamilton on Sunday. Glenn won’t play against Edmonton, leaving rookie Brett Smith to make his first CFL start. Smith replaced Glenn against Hamilton and completed 2-of-4 passes for 12 yards. Tino Sunseri, who drew some starts last year after Durant suffered a season-ending elbow injury, will serve as Smith’s backup. Sunseri re-signed with Saskatchewan following Durant’s Achilles injury after being released by the club during training camp. Offence hasn’t been the problem for the Riders, who boast the CFL’s top passer (Glenn, 1,483 yards) and rusher (Jerome Messam, 329 yards) and second-leading receiver (Weston Dressler, 26 catches for 403 yards and two TDs). Saskatchewan has also

scored a league-best 143 points. But opposing teams have scored a league-high 165 points against the Riders, who incredibly are 0-4 at Mosaic Stadium. Prediction — Edmonton. B.C. Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Thursday night. Like Winnipeg (2-3), B.C. (2-2) is coming off a disappointing loss. The Lions led visiting Toronto 21-0 before the Argonauts rallied for the 30-27 victory. The loss was just the second in 20 career starts at B.C. Place for Lions’ quarterback Travis Lulay, who threw for just 165 yards versus Toronto. Bombers starter Drew Willy was hurt against Edmonton and it’s unknown if he’ll face the Lions while receiver Nick Moore (lower body injury) is questionable. Prediction — B.C. Montreal Alouettes at Calgary Stampeders, Saturday night. Calgary (3-2) will be without rushing leader Jon Cornish (thumb). The defending Grey Cup champions are 3-0 at home but have allowed more points (126) than they’ve scored (112). Bo Levi Mitchell has a 62.3 per cent completion

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average with five TDs and four interceptions. Rookie starter Rakeem Cato has been solid, leading Montreal (2-2) to its wins while posting a 72.2 per cent completion average with 822 yards and four TDs. He’s also averaging a solid 6.4 yards per rush. Prediction — Calgary. Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Monday night. Hamilton (2-2) plays its home opener against its biggest rival. The Ticats are unbeaten in seven games at Tim Hortons Field, including last year’s 40-24 win over Montreal in the East final,. Toronto (3-1) plays its fifth straight road contest before hosting Saskatchewan on Aug. 8 at Rogers Centre. Argos quarterback Trevor Harris has been sensational in place of the injured Ricky Ray, completing 74.8 per cent of his passes for 1,177 yards with a league-best 11 TDs and just four interceptions. Prediction — Hamilton. Last week: 2-2. Overall record: 8-12.

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Bombers’ Willy ready to go against Lions BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Drew Willy may not consider himself exceptionally tough, but his ability to bounce back from scary injuries has made an impression on his coach and teammates. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback will be starting Thursday in a home game against the B.C. Lions after hobbling off the field with a knee injury in his team’s loss to Edmonton last Saturday. “I’ve always healed quickly, no matter what injury it was,” Willy said after Wednesday’s walk-through practice. “I think everyone’s a little different in that aspect. You always try to be tough. I’m not trying to say I’m tougher than anyone else, I just think if I can do anything I can to push myself to get healthy, I’m going to spend that time.” Willy injured his right knee in the third quarter of the 32-3 loss to the Eskimos, and it was the second time this season he appeared to be seriously hurt. On July 2, Willy took a helmet-tohelmet hit in a loss to Hamilton and appeared to be knocked out. However, he said he didn’t lose consciousness and doctors cleared him to play July 10 in a win over Montreal. Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea said he’s confident Willy is ready to play, especially because of the type of undisclosed injury he suffered. “If he was going to be limited, we wouldn’t really want him playing,” O’Shea said. O’Shea described the quarterback

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Drew Willy throws the ball during first quarter CFL football action against the Calgary Stampeders in Calgary, Saturday, July 18, 2015. as “tough,” but not someone who takes unnecessary risks with his health. “When these situations arise, he has a good read on what he can and can’t do and he’s honest about it,” O’Shea said. Both teams will try to rebound from embarrassing losses last week. The Bombers (2-3) are also on a two-

game losing skid. The Lions (2-2) lost 30-27 to Toronto after squandering a 21-0 lead — matching the largest lead the team has ever given up in a game and lost. Winnipeg’s offensive line will have two changes this week. Patrick Neufeld is making his season debut at left guard instead of healthy Chris

Brady fights on, files suit to stop suspension BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady took the fight over his “Deflategate” suspension to social media and federal court on Wednesday, and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft backed the three-time Super Bowl MVP, saying “I was wrong to put my faith in the league.” One day after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell rejected Brady’s appeal, the star quarterback posted a 507-word statement on Facebook with his firmest denial yet, writing: “I did nothing wrong.” Kraft followed with an unscheduled address to the media gathered at Gillette Stadium for the opening of training camp and the team’s defence of its fourth Super Bowl championship. “It is completely incomprehensible to me that the league continues to take steps to disparage one of its all-time great players, and a man for whom I have the utmost respect,” the Patriots owner said. “I have come to the conclusion that this was never about doing what was fair and just.” Just before the courts closed in Minnesota, the NFL Players Association asked the court to overturn Brady’s four-game suspension — or at least put it on hold until the case can be heard. The union asked the court to throw out the suspension before Sept. 4; that would keep Brady from missing any practices before the Patriots’ Sept. 10 season-opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “We need to free him up for that first week,” union attorney Jeffrey Kessler told The Associated Press. “We don’t believe this discipline can ever be sustained.” The lawsuit argues that the NFL made up its rules as it went along and misapplied the ones that were already on the books. In an interview with the AP, Kessler called it “offensive” that the league accused Brady of destroying his cellphone to obstruct the investigation, a claim NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made in upholding the suspension on Tuesday. “We believe they highlighted this issue solely to inflame the public, to suggest there is some secret information being withheld, and that’s wrong,” Kessler told the AP. “It’s an unfair character assassination of a player who has done nothing but be a model citizen for this league.” Brady defended the cellphone swap on Facebook. “To suggest that I destroyed a phone to avoid giving the NFL information it requested is completely wrong,” he said. “There is no ’smoking gun’ and this controversy is manufactured to distract from the fact they have zero evidence of wrongdoing.” Brady was suspended four games and the Patriots were docked $1 million and two draft picks in May for what the league found was a scheme to provide improperly inflated footballs for the AFC championship game against the Indianapolis Colts. Investigator Ted Wells zeroed in on two equipment managers — one who called himself “The Deflator” — and said Brady was “at least generally aware” of the illegal deflation scheme. Kraft said the Patriots did noth-

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GOLF: Home course Merv Dusyk of the RDGCC had a 75 Wednesday and is tied with Frank Mackenzie of the Edmonton Glendale Club, for eighth at 149, one stroke up on RDGCC’s Tom Skinner (74-76), Kelly Risling of Desert Blume of Medicine

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up the game ball after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass. Brady’s four-game suspension for his role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC championship game last season has been upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The league announced the decision Tuesday, July 28, 2015. ing wrong, but the team fired the two equipment managers. He said he didn’t fight the team’s penalty because he thought the league would go easy on the star quarterback. Now, he said, he regrets his decision. “I truly believe that what I did in May ... would make it much easier for the league to exonerate Tom Brady. Unfortunately, I was wrong,” Kraft said, apologizing to the team’s fans and to Brady. “Six months removed from the AFC championship game, the league still has no hard evidence of anybody doing anything to tamper with the PSI levels of footballs.” Kraft said the team turned over every cellphone not belonging to a player — including the one belonging to coach Bill Belichick. The powerful owner, who had been one of Goodell’s most loyal allies, said the league’s claim that Brady trashed his phone to obstruct the investigation was just the latest in a series of statements and leaks that “intentionally implied nefarious behaviour” where there was none. “Tom Brady is a person of great integrity and is a great ambassador of the game, both on and off the field,” Kraft said. Brady, who had earlier denied cheating accusations with the tepid “I don’t think so,” more forcefully defended himself in the Facebook post,

claiming he co-operated with the investigation except where doing so would have set a bad precedent for his union brethren. Brady said he replaced his broken phone only after his lawyers told league investigators they couldn’t have it. “Most importantly, I have never written, texted, emailed to anybody at any time, anything related to football air pressure before this issue was raised at the AFC Championship game in January,” he wrote. The post was liked by 51,000 people — including his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen — in the first 30 minutes after it was posted on Facebook. By the time the lawsuit was filed at 6 p.m. Boston time, the number was 250,000. Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater Brady’s teammates support him. “The guys in this locker room, we feel we are part of a family,” he said. “Good or bad things happen in life, you stick with your family.” Belichick had been scheduled to speak to the media first on Wednesday morning, but Kraft took the podium instead. The coach, as is his practice, declined to comment on the scandal. “Nothing really to talk about there,” he said. “We’re going to take it day to day, just like we always do.”

Hat (73-77) and Pat Feeney of High River (77-73). Eric Brodie of the RDGCC (tie for 15, 75-77—152), Keith Newton of Olds (tie for 19th, 77-77—154), Dale Bingham of the RDGCC (tie for 24th, 78-77—155), Bob Mullen of Red Deer (tie for 34th, 78-78—156) and Les Swelin of Sundre (tie for 54th, 81-79—160), all made the cut, which included the top 60 and ties. Duncan enjoys the fact there’s a number of local competitors involved

in the 54-hole event, as well as the fact it’s at his home course. “The fact it’s here is the reason I’m here,” he said. “I got a course exemption. It’s enjoyable to see a number of familiar faces and touch base with a number of them. I don’t see a lot of guys any more because I backed off the tournament stuff. I just don’t travel to play. “A lot of guys have a similar frame of mind as me. Once they get over 65

Greaves and Jace Daniels replaces injured Devin Tyler at right tackle. Neufeld, who was injured in training camp, echoed his coach and teammates about Willy’s resiliency. “He’s a tough player and he’s an ultimate competitor,” Neufeld said. “He’s the leader of our team and it’s situations like this that really make him our leader.” It’s key to keep Willy upright, which could be challenge against B.C.’s defenders, especially their tenacious linebackers, Neufeld said. Willy noted the Lions’ defence starts with linebackers Adam Bighill and Solomon Elimimian. “We need to know where they are at all times,” Willy said. The Lions have a CFL-low five sacks this season. Winnipeg has seven, with defensive end Jamaal Westerman recording three of those. On the flip side, B.C. has only allowed a league-low three sacks and Winnipeg five. Their quarterbacks are matching up well at this point of the season. Travis Lulay has completed 82 of 129 pass attempts for 950 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Willy is 74-of-104 for 994 yards with five TDs and two picks. Bombers receiver Nick Moore won’t be playing his former team as O’Shea said he’s out with an undisclosed injury that’s day to day. Rookie Justin Veltung will take his spot. The Lions will have 11-year veteran defensive back Ryan Phillips back in the lineup after he missed three games with a hamstring injury.

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BRIEFS Hockey Canada Showcase to feature some local faces Four members of the Red Deer Rebels and a pair of female midget AAA stars will be involved in the Hockey Canada Showcase event at the WinSport’s Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary. The camp will bring together some of the top hockey talent in the nation as part of Canada’s National Junior Team Sport Chek Summer Development Camp (40 players), Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp (43 players), Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp (111 players), Canada’s National Women’s Development Team (43 players), and Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team (43 players). Goaltender Dawson Weatherill of Red Deer, and the Rebels secondround selection in the 2014 bantam draft, will be involved in the U17 men’s competition and is one of 12 goaltenders on hand. The camp opens Thursday and runs to Aug. 4 with intrasquad games Aug. 1-4. Rebels defenceman Josh Mahura is at the U18 camp, which will select a team to compete in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament in the Czech Republic, beginning, Aug. 10. The camp begins Friday and runs through Aug. 4 with intrasquad games Aug. 2-4. Rebels defenceman Haydn Fleury and forward Conner Bleackley are attending the U20 camp, which will eventually lead to the selection of Team Canada for the World Junior Championships. The camp begins Aug. 1 with the Canadians facing the Russians on Aug. 3 and 5 and the Czechs on Aug. 4 and 6. The U18 women’s camp, which includes Red Deer natives Abagael Thiessen and Mairead Bast, will run from Aug. 8-15. The pair are among 12 defencemen in camp.

RDGCC members tied for seventh at Junior Tour stop CALGARY — Two members of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club tied for seventh in the McLennan Ross Sun Junior Golf Tour stop at Country Hills Tuesday. Jordan Cooke and Cole Bergheim finished with 78s which also left them tied for second in the born in 2001 and later division. Mathew Tse and Josh Lumgair of the host club tied for first overall at 69 with Tse winning in a playoff.

Troyan finishes fourth provincials in double-mini trampoline Artur Troyan of the Red Deer Exelta Gymnastics Club had a fourth place finish in the level 5 men’s double-mini trampoline at the provincial trampoline championships in Calgary. Troyan also finished 18th on the trampoline. Mickayla Murray was fifth on the double-mini trampoline and 15th on the trampoline in the women’s level 6 competition. they lose a bit of focus and find it harder to play tournament golf.” Rick Young of Sundre (80-83—163), Ron Skoreyko of Lacombe (78-89—167), Boman Husted of the RDGCC (83-84— 167), Tim McKinlay Sr. of Lacombe (8287—169) and Tim Gyori of the RDGCC (88-84—172) missed the cut., Action resumes today at 7 a.m. with the top-three leaders going off at 10:20. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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Canada loses heartbreaker to Samoa RUGBY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Samoa 21 Canada 20 TORONTO — Canada’s best game at the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament ended in a crushing last-second 21-20 loss to Samoa on Wednesday. After the Samoans scored 13 straight points in the second half to pull ahead 16-13, Canada seemed destined for victory after a slashing Phil Mackenzie run for a try in the 75th minute. James Pritchard’s conversion gave Canada a 20-16 advantage with the clock winding down. Samoa drove down the field and had a lineout five metres out. The danger seemed averted when Canada stole the lineout, only to have the ball pop loose when two Canadians collided. Samoa’s Sakaria Taulafo dove on the ball for the try and a 21-20 win. “A lot of positives but absolutely gutted, to be honest,” said Canadian coach Kieran Crowley, whose team deserved better. “The boys, they dug deep. They really put it all in there and then to lose it in the last couple of minutes like that is pretty disappointing from our perspective.” “A lot of emotion in that one,” said Canadian captain Tyler Ardron, forced to leave the game in the fourth minute with a knee injury. “I think we played our absolute hearts out. I don’t think anyone could have done any better.” Canada, ranked 18th in the world, has now lost all five meetings with No. 9 Samoa. Winger Alesani Tuilaga, the man-mountain of a Samoan captain, paid tribute to Canada after the match. “That was a tough game,” said the six-foot-two 265-pounder. “We’re happy with the result. We know we worked hard for it. Credit to Canada, they gave us a good game, a good run from the beginning until the end. And credit to my boys to keep fighting, believing in ourselves.” Samoa will meet No. 10 Fiji in Monday’s final in Burnaby, B.C. Both teams have 2-0-1 records, tying 30-30 when they met last Friday in Sacramento. Japan (2-1-0) will play Tonga (2-1-0) for third place while Canada (0-3-0) faces the U.S. (1-2-0) for fifth. One positive for Crowley is that he dug deep into

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Samoa’s Anthony Perenise escapes a tackle by Canada’s Ray Barkwill during the first half of their Pacific Nations Cup rugby match Wednesday, in Toronto. his roster for Wednesday’s game, resting many starters in making 12 changes from the team that lost to Tonga. And Canada still nearly got the win. “We made the changes because we had to find out about a few guys, see if they’d step up,” said Crowley. “They’re certainly putting the pressure back on us now and they’ve put the pressure on the guys that didn’t play.” Mackenzie, with an assist from teammate Conor Trainor, put Canada ahead after he got to a long cross-field kick from Nathan Hirayama that landed just outside Samoa’s 22-metre line and beat a string of defenders to the goalline. Until then, it had looked like Michael Stanley’s long-range kicking would lift Samoa to a comeback

Off-season forward additions make Penguins a deeper, better team BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Forget about the March of the Penguins. This is the July of the Penguins. Pittsburgh general manager Jim Rutherford has completely revamped his forward group this month, adding more star power on the wing in Phil Kessel and plenty of depth with centre Nick Bonino and forward Eric Fehr. While the Penguins looked on shaky ground with difficult salary-cap situation after a first-round exit, they could now be primed for another few long playoff runs. That’s a strong possibility because the Penguins still have Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in their primes and because Rutherford has gone about addressing past problems. Now there are enough established veterans and young players with potential to overcome cap issues and injuries if they arise this season. “Based on what we went through last year with a number of injuries and everything, I like our depth at forward now,” Rutherford said on a conference call Tuesday. “We do know that injuries are going to play a part here, and some of these (young players) are going to get their opportunity.” Last season Pittsburgh dressed 24 different forwards because of injuries and trades. Many were far from productive, leaving Crosby and Malkin to shoulder the bulk of the offensive load. On opening night the Penguins could feature a top nine of Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, Bonino, Chris Kunitz, Pascal Dupuis, David Perron, Patric Hornqvist and Beau Bennett, with Fehr stepping in once he’s back from elbow surgery. And those spots aren’t set in stone, as Rutherford expects a competitive training camp and season under coach Mike Johnston. “It’s not like guys are automatically put in a topsix or in the top-nine,” Rutherford said. “We have enough good players now that guys are really going to have to compete for those spots and compete for them all year. If a guy falls off, there’s a guy waiting to jump right in there.” Put 2012 pick Oskar Sundqvist and free-agent addition Sergei Plotnikov in that category along with second-year players like Bryan Rust, Scott Wilson

and Bobby Farnham. Rust, Wilson and Farnham don’t have flashy skill, but Rutherford believes the Penguins’ bottom six is better than it has been. Part of that has to do with trading Brandon Sutter to the Vancouver Canucks for Bonino, a move that saved enough cap space for the Penguins to sign Fehr to a US$6-million, three-year deal. “When you look at the structure of our salaries and our cap, it’s important to get those bottom-six cap hits in better shape,” said Rutherford, who took on $6.8 million a season for the next seven years by acquiring Kessel. “We strengthened that position.” Rutherford even left the door open to adding another forward — maybe Matt Cooke. That was the rumour swirling at a recent Pirates-Minnesota Twins baseball game, with Cooke reportedly telling people he was returning to Pittsburgh. Future moves aside, the Penguins should not only be deeper in scoring and able to handle injuries but faster. Johnston wants to play puck-possession hockey and do it with some speed. “We made a huge impact when we added Phil Kessel. He’s a very powerful skater with a lot of speed,” Rutherford said. “Speed can come from natural speed like Kessel and Crosby have, or speed can come from the style of game the team plays. And I believe with the system that Mike uses, we’re going to have an aggressive, fast team.” Defence remains a glaring weakness after the Penguins lost veteran Paul Martin to the San Jose Sharks in free agency and didn’t re-sign Christian Ehrhoff. Pittsburgh could start the season with Kris Letang, Olli Maatta, Ian Cole, Derrick Pouliot, Brian Dumoulin, Ben Lovejoy and Rob Scuderi. Rutherford’s comfortable with that blue line as a start, but he understands it might need some work. “It’s certainly the area that we will watch the closest,” Rutherford said. “I don’t think that it’s going to be a position where we’re going to be in a hurry to make any changes, and hopefully these younger guys can fall into place and do a consistent job. ... But I am fully aware that at some point in time, we may have to address that position.”

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win. The Samoans rallied from 13-3 down at halftime with Stanley tying the game and then moving the Pacific Islanders into the lead with a pair of 45-metreplus kicks on or near the halfway line. Canada dominated the early going but blew several chances to increase its first-half lead. Pritchard, Canada’s all-time points scorer, also missed two second-half penalty kicks. The Canadians lost 20-6 to Japan and 28-18 to Tonga earlier in the competition. Samoa beat the U.S. 21-16 and tied Fiji 30-30. Canada, despite losing Ardron early, came out firing on all cylinders Wednesday and led 13-0 after 13 minutes.

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BRIEFS Phillies agree to trade Cole Hamels to Rangers: sources PHILADELPHIA — Two people familiar with the deal say the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to trade ace left-hander Cole Hamels to the Texas Rangers for a package of prospects. Both people spoke to The Associated Press late Wednesday night on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been finalized. Hamels has a limited no-trade clause but does not have to approve a deal to the Rangers. Hamels would become the first pitcher in major league history traded during a season immediately after throwing a no-hitter — he nohit the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. The 2008 World Series MVP was an integral part of the greatest run in franchise history when the Phillies won five straight NL East titles, two pennants and one World Series from 2007-11. His trade follows Wednesday’s deal that sent closer Jonathan Papelbon to Washington.

Indians trade veteran outfielder David Murphy to Los Angeles Angels for minor league shortstop CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have traded veteran outfielder David Murphy to the Los Angeles Angels for minor league shortstop Eric Stamets. Murphy was originally in Cleveland’s lineup Tuesday night, batting fourth as the designated hitter against Kansas City. But he was scratched about an hour before the first pitch. Murphy’s batting .296 with five homers and 27 RBIs in 84 games for the disappointing Indians, who have lost five straight and fallen into last place in the AL Central. The Angels entered action leading the AL West by one game over Houston. Stamets, 23, has spent the entire 2015 season at Double-A Arkansas, batting .248 (53-214) with three homers and 23 RBIs in 62 games. Murphy signed as a free agent with the Indians in 2013. He’s making $6 million this season with a $7 million club option for 2016. He batted .262 with eight homers and 58 RBIs last season.

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Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL — Suspended New York Yankees RHPs Anderson Acevedo, Anthoniris Santana and Carlos Santana (DSL) 72 games each after positive tests for metabolites of Stanozolol in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League BOSTON RED SOX — Placed CF Mookie Betts on the seven-day DL. Recalled CF Jackie Bradley Jr. from Pawtucket (IL). Added INF Josh Rutledge to the major league roster. Designated INF Jemile Weeks for assignment. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed INF Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Leury Garcia from Charlotte (IL). CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled OF Tyler Holt from Columbus (IL). Acquired LHP Jayson Aquino from Pittsburgh for cash considerations and optioned to the Lynchburg (Carolina). LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned OF Daniel Robertson to Salt Lake (PCL). Designated OF Efren Navarro for assignment. Activated OFs David Murphy and David DeJesus. MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed 3B Trevor Plouffe on the paternity list. Recalled INF Jorge Polanco from Rochester (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Selected the contract of RHP Caleb Cotham from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Designated LHP Chris Capuano for assignment. TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled LHP Alex Claudio and RHP Jon Edwards from Round Rock (PCL). Optioned RHP Phil Klein to Round Rock. Designated LHP Wandy Rodriguez for assignment. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Designated LHP Felix Doubront for assignment. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed RHP Randall Delgado on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Addison Reed from Reno (PCL). CHICAGO CUBS — Placed RHP Neil Ramirez on the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Dallas Beeler to Iowa (PCL). Recalled RHP Yoervis Medina from Iowa. Selected the contract of RHP Ben Rowen from Iowa. Designated INF-OF Mike Baxter for assignment. COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned INF Cristhian Adames to Albuquerque (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned LHP Sammy Solis to Syracuse (IL). American Association AMARILLO THUDERHEADS — Signed OF KC Judge. FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed LHP Nick Cooney. KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed INF Sergio Leon and INF Ernie Banks, Jr. WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed LHP Iden Nazario. Released RHP Jon Link. Traded RHP Alex Koronis to Amarillo for a player to be named. Can-Am League SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Signed OF Jon Minucci. Frontier League GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Released RHP Max Schonfeld. RIVER CITY RASCALS — Signed SS Casey Rodrigue. TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS — Signed RHP J.T. Mickelson. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — Signed RHP Matt Fraudin and RHP Matt Soren. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Signed F Chris Copeland. TORONTO RAPTORS — Named Jerry Stackhouse, Rex Kalamian and Andy Greer assistant coaches. Women’s National Basketball Association WNBA — Suspended San Antonio F Danielle Adams three games for an unspecified violation of the league’s anti-drug program. CYCLING International Cycling Union ICU — Suspended Italian team Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec from international races for 30 days, beginning Aug. 1, after Fabio Taborre and Davide Appollonio tested positive for doping. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed TE Jermaine Gresham on the PUP list and TE Troy Niklas and LB Zack Wagenmann on the active/non-football injury list. Released CB Alfonzo Dennard. ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed OL DeMarcus Love. CHICAGO BEARS — Announced the retirement of G Chad Hamilton. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed WR James Wright on the injured reserve list. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Re-signed DB Landon Feichter. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed CB Raymon Taylor. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed RB Storm Johnson on the active/non-football illness list. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Released RB Cyrus Gray. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed DT Calvin Barnett, WR Kai De La Cruz and OT Chris Martin. Waived DT Ellis McCarthy. Placed S Don Jones and WR DeVante Parker on the PUP list and TE Gerell Robinson on the active/non-football injury list. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed CB Tarell Brown. NEW YORK JETS — Placed G Willie Colon, RB Stevan Ridley and DL Kevin Vickerson on the PUP list. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS— Activated RB Carlos Hyde from the active/non-football injury list. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed CB Jude Adjei-Barimah, S Kimario McFadden and CB Al-Hajj Shabazz. Waived S Deshazor Everett and S Derrick Wells. TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms with TE Chase Coffman and RB David Fluellen. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Agreed to terms with LB Ryan Kerrigan on a multiyear contract extension. Canadian Football League CFL — Fined Hamilton’s Brandon Banks, B.C. Lion Jason Foster, Edmonton’s Eddie Steele and Ottawa’s Jacques Washington undisclosed amounts for illegal hits during last week’s games. HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Named Corey Schwab goaltending coach. Signed G Niklas Treutle to a one-year contract. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed F Dainius Zubrus on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. MOTORSPORTS NASCAR — Suspended Premium Motorsports crew chief Scott Eggleston and car chief Kevin Eagle for this weekend’s Sprint Cup race at Pocono and placed both on probation through Dec. 31, because an unattached weight fell off the car driven by Timmy Hill during practice last weekend at Indianapolis. Fined Eggleston $25,000 and docked team owner Mike Curb 15 championship car owner points for the incident. SOCCER North American Soccer League NEW YORK COSMOS— Signed D Hunter Freeman to a contract extension. COLLEGE EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE — Accepted Mercy College as an associate member of the ECAC Division II Field Hockey League, beginning in the 2015-16 academic year.

L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m. National League East Division W L Pct 53 46 .535 52 49 .515 46 55 .455 42 59 .416 38 64 .373

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Washington New York Atlanta Miami Philadelphia

American League East Division W 57 51 51 51 44

New York Baltimore Toronto Tampa Bay Boston

Saturday

● Golf: Central Alberta Amateur Men’s, Red Deer Golf and Country Club.

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015

Baseball

Today

● Golf: Alberta senior men’s championship at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. ● Senior men’s baseball: Printing Place Padres at Lacombe Stone and Granite Orioles, Canadian Brewhouse Rays at Breakaway Hotshot Nighthawks; 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2.

L 43 49 51 52 58

Pct .570 .510 .500 .495 .431

GB — 6 7 7 14

W 61 52 49 49 46

L 39 48 50 52 54

Pct .610 .520 .495 .485 .460

GB — 9 11 12 15

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W 57 55 48 46 45

L 45 45 52 56 56

Pct .559 .550 .480 .451 .446

GB — 1 8 11 11

W 64 59 53 45 44

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee

L 37 41 47 54 58

Pct .634 .590 .530 .455 .431

GB — 4 10 18 20

1/2 1/2 1/2

West Division 1/2 1/2 Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

West Division Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

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Central Division

Central Division Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Detroit Cleveland

GB — 2 8 12 16

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Tuesday’s Games Baltimore 7, Atlanta 3 Philadelphia 3, Toronto 2 Chicago White Sox 9, Boston 4 Tampa Bay 10, Detroit 2 Kansas City 2, Cleveland 1 N.Y. Yankees 21, Texas 5 Houston 10, L.A. Angels 5 Pittsburgh 8, Minnesota 7 Arizona 8, Seattle 4 Oakland 2, L.A. Dodgers 0 Wednesday’s Games Detroit 2, Tampa Bay 1 Cleveland 12, Kansas City 1 Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 4 Arizona 8, Seattle 2 Baltimore 2, Atlanta 0 Toronto 8, Philadelphia 2 Chicago White Sox 9, Boston 2 Texas 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Houston 6, L.A. Angels 3 Oakland at L.A. Dodgers, late Thursday’s Games Detroit (Simon 9-6) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 9-6), 5:05 p.m. Kansas City (D.Duffy 4-4) at Toronto (Estrada 7-6), 5:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 9-5) at Boston (S.Wright 3-4), 5:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 9-7) at Texas (Gallardo 7-9), 6:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 5-7) at Houston (Kazmir 6-5), 6:10 p.m. Seattle (Happ 4-5) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 9-6), 6:10 p.m. Cleveland (Carrasco 10-8) at Oakland (Bassitt 0-3), 8:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Detroit at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. Kansas City at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 5:10 p.m. San Francisco at Texas, 6:05 p.m. Arizona at Houston, 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Cleveland at Oakland, 7:35 p.m.

W 56 56 49 48 43

L 45 45 51 53 56

Pct .554 .554 .490 .475 .434

GB — — 6 8 12

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Tuesday’s Games Baltimore 7, Atlanta 3 Philadelphia 3, Toronto 2 N.Y. Mets 4, San Diego 0 Miami 4, Washington 1 Colorado 7, Chicago Cubs 2 Pittsburgh 8, Minnesota 7 Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 0 Arizona 8, Seattle 4 Oakland 2, L.A. Dodgers 0 Milwaukee 5, San Francisco 2 Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 10, Minnesota 4 Chicago Cubs 3, Colorado 2 Arizona 8, Seattle 2 San Francisco 5, Milwaukee 0 Baltimore 2, Atlanta 0 Toronto 8, Philadelphia 2 San Diego 7, N.Y. Mets 3 Washington 7, Miami 2 Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 0 Oakland at L.A. Dodgers, Late Thursday’s Games San Diego (Cashner 4-10) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 5-9), 10:10 a.m. Washington (Scherzer 10-8) at Miami (Haren 7-6), 10:10 a.m. Atlanta (S.Miller 5-7) at Philadelphia (Harang 4-11), 5:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Burnett 8-4) at Cincinnati (Holmberg 0-0), 5:10 p.m. Colorado (Rusin 3-4) at St. Louis (C.Martinez 11-4), 5:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 11-6) at Milwaukee (Nelson 8-9), 6:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Atlanta at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m. San Diego at Miami, 5:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m. San Francisco at Texas, 6:05 p.m. Arizona at Houston, 6:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS BATTING—Goldschmidt, Arizona, .347; DGor-

don, Miami, .341; Harper, Washington, .330; Posey, San Francisco, .325; LeMahieu, Colorado, .324; GParra, Milwaukee, .324; YEscobar, Washington, .319. RUNS—Goldschmidt, Arizona, 66; Harper, Washington, 65; Pollock, Arizona, 65; Fowler, Chicago, 62; Frazier, Cincinnati, 61; Blackmon, Colorado, 60; Braun, Milwaukee, 57. RBI—Arenado, Colorado, 76; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 75; Frazier, Cincinnati, 67; Posey, San Francisco, 67; Stanton, Miami, 67; Harper, Washington, 64; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 64. HITS—DGordon, Miami, 124; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 122; LeMahieu, Colorado, 115; Pollock, Arizona, 114; Panik, San Francisco, 113; Posey, San Francisco, 111; Markakis, Atlanta, 110. DOUBLES—Frazier, Cincinnati, 30; Belt, San Francisco, 26; AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 26; Arenado, Colorado, 25; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 25; Rizzo, Chicago, 25; Duda, New York, 24; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 24; GParra, Milwaukee, 24; NWalker, Pittsburgh, 24. TRIPLES—DPeralta, Arizona, 7; Grichuk, St. Louis, 6; Revere, Philadelphia, 6; Blackmon, Colorado, 5; DGordon, Miami, 5; GParra, Milwaukee, 5; Realmuto, Miami, 5. HOME RUNS—Frazier, Cincinnati, 27; Harper, Washington, 27; Stanton, Miami, 27; Arenado, Colorado, 25; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 22; AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 21; Pederson, Los Angeles, 21. STOLEN BASES—BHamilton, Cincinnati, 46; DGordon, Miami, 33; Blackmon, Colorado, 25; Revere, Philadelphia, 24; Pollock, Arizona, 23; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 20; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 17; Maybin, Atlanta, 17; GPolanco, Pittsburgh, 17; Upton, San Diego, 17. PITCHING—GCole, Pittsburgh, 14-4; CMartinez, St. Louis, 11-4; Wacha, St. Louis, 11-4; Heston, San Francisco, 11-5; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 11-5; Arrieta, Chicago, 11-6; deGrom, New York, 10-6; Scherzer, Washington, 10-8. ERA—Greinke, Los Angeles, 1.37; deGrom, New York, 2.05; GCole, Pittsburgh, 2.24; SMiller, Atlanta, 2.27; Scherzer, Washington, 2.33; CMartinez, St. Louis, 2.34; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 2.51. STRIKEOUTS—Kershaw, Los Angeles, 185; Scherzer, Washington, 166; Shields, San Diego, 148; Arrieta, Chicago, 141; Liriano, Pittsburgh, 140; Hamels, Philadelphia, 137; TRoss, San Diego, 132. SAVES—Melancon, Pittsburgh, 32; Rosenthal, St. Louis, 31; Kimbrel, San Diego, 29; Storen, Washington, 29; Familia, New York, 27; Casilla, San Francisco, 26; Grilli, Atlanta, 24. NATIONAL LEAGUE TOP 10 AB R H G Goldschmidt Ari 99 352 66 122 DGordon Mia 85 364 47 124 Harper Was 92 312 65 103 Posey SF 93 342 52 111 LeMahieu Col 94 355 56 115 GParra Mil 98 315 52 102 YEscobar Was 87 335 46 107 Votto Cin 97 351 55 109 Panik SF 95 366 54 113 MDuffy SF 87 312 42 95

Pct. .347 .341 .330 .325 .324 .324 .319 .311 .309 .304

Home Runs Frazier, Cincinnati, 27; Harper, Washington, 27; Stanton, Miami, 27; Arenado, Colorado, 25; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 22; AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 21; Pederson, Los Angeles, 21. Runs Batted In Arenado, Colorado, 76; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 75; Frazier, Cincinnati, 67; Posey, San Francisco, 67; Stanton, Miami, 67; Harper, Washington, 64; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 64. Pitching GCole, Pittsburgh, 14-4; CMartinez, St. Louis, 11-4; Wacha, St. Louis, 11-4; Heston, San Francisco, 11-5; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 11-5; Arrieta, Chicago, 11-6; deGrom, New York, 10-6.

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS BATTING—MiCabrera, Detroit, .350; Kipnis, Cleveland, .333; Fielder, Texas, .333; Hosmer, Kansas City, .315; Trout, Los Angeles, .315; JIglesias, Detroit, .313; LCain, Kansas City, .313. RUNS—Trout, Los Angeles, 75; Dozier, Minnesota, 72; Gardner, New York, 72; Donaldson, Toronto, 70; Kipnis, Cleveland, 66; JMartinez, Detroit, 65; LCain, Kansas City, 63. RBI—Donaldson, Toronto, 68; KMorales, Kansas City, 68; Bautista, Toronto, 66; CDavis, Baltimore, 65; Teixeira, New York, 65; Trout, Los Angeles, 64; JMartinez, Detroit, 63; Pujols, Los Angeles, 63. HITS—Kipnis, Cleveland, 131; Fielder, Texas, 125; NCruz, Seattle, 117; Hosmer, Kansas City, 116; Altuve, Houston, 115; Cespedes, Detroit, 115; Bogaerts, Boston, 114. DOUBLES—Kipnis, Cleveland, 31; Brantley, Cleveland, 29; Cespedes, Detroit, 28; Dozier, Minnesota, 27; KMorales, Kansas City, 26; Betts, Boston, 25; Donaldson, Toronto, 25. TRIPLES—Kiermaier, Tampa Bay, 10; Eaton, Chicago, 8; RDavis, Detroit, 7; Gattis, Houston, 7; Betts, Boston, 6; De Aza, Boston, 6; DeShields, Texas, 6; Kipnis, Cleveland, 6. HOME RUNS—Trout, Los Angeles, 31; Pujols, Los Angeles, 29; JMartinez, Detroit, 27; NCruz, Seattle, 26; CDavis, Baltimore, 24; Donaldson, Toronto, 24; ARodriguez, New York, 24; Teixeira, New York, 24. STOLEN BASES—Altuve, Houston, 28; Burns, Oakland, 20; LCain, Kansas City, 18; JDyson, Kansas City, 17; DeShields, Texas, 16; Reyes, Toronto, 16; Gardner, New York, 15; Pillar, Toronto, 15. PITCHING—FHernandez, Seattle, 12-5; McHugh, Houston, 12-5; Keuchel, Houston, 12-5; Gray, Oakland, 11-4; Buehrle, Toronto, 11-5; 6 tied at 10. ERA—Gray, Oakland, 2.16; Kazmir, Houston, 2.24; Kazmir, Houston, 2.24; Keuchel, Houston, 2.32; Santiago, Los Angeles, 2.43; Price, Detroit, 2.53; Archer, Tampa Bay, 2.54. STRIKEOUTS—Archer, Tampa Bay, 173; Kluber, Cleveland, 172; Sale, Chicago, 170; Price, Detroit, 138; Carrasco, Cleveland, 133; Salazar, Cleveland, 132; Keuchel, Houston, 132. SAVES—Perkins, Minnesota, 29; Britton, Baltimore, 25; Street, Los Angeles, 25; Boxberger, Tampa Bay, 25; AMiller, New York, 23; Soria, Detroit, 23; GHolland, Kansas City, 22; DavRobertson, Chicago, 22; Uehara, Boston, 22. AMERICAN LEAGUE TOP 10 G AB R H 77 277 43 97 98 393 66 131 97 375 47 125 97 368 54 116 97 359 75 113 89 300 28 94 88 339 63 106 97 366 44 114 99 379 52 117 93 377 54 115

MiCabrera Det Kipnis Cle Fielder Tex Hosmer KC Trout LAA JIglesias Det LCain KC Bogaerts Bos NCruz Sea Altuve Hou

Pct. .350 .333 .333 .315 .315 .313 .313 .311 .309 .305

Home Runs Trout, Los Angeles, 31; Pujols, Los Angeles, 29; JMartinez, Detroit, 27; NCruz, Seattle, 26; CDavis, Baltimore, 24; Donaldson, Toronto, 24; ARodriguez, New York, 24; Teixeira, New York, 24. Runs Batted In Donaldson, Toronto, 68; KMorales, Kansas City, 68; Bautista, Toronto, 66; CDavis, Baltimore, 65; Teixeira, New York, 65; Trout, Los Angeles, 64; JMartinez, Detroit, 63; Pujols, Los Angeles, 63. Pitching FHernandez, Seattle, 12-5; Keuchel, Houston, 125; McHugh, Houston, 12-5; Gray, Oakland, 11-4; Buehrle, Toronto, 11-5; Eovaldi, New York, 10-2; Lewis, Texas, 10-4.

Football GP 4 5 4 4

CFL East Division W L T PF 3 1 0 118 3 2 0 105 2 2 0 119 2 2 0 85

GP Edmonton 4 Calgary 5 B.C. 4 Winnipeg 5 Saskatchewan 5

West Division W L T PF 3 1 0 112 3 2 0 112 2 2 0 105 2 3 0 109 0 5 0 143

Toronto Ottawa Hamilton Montreal

PA 103 127 88 69 PA 58 126 113 159 165

Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 Montreal at Calgary, 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 Toronto at Hamilton, 5 p.m.

Pt 6 6 4 4 Pt 6 6 4 4 0

WEEK FIVE Bye: Montreal Sunday’s results Hamilton 31 Saskatchewan 21 Saturday’s results Edmonton 32 Winnipeg 3 Friday’s results Ottawa 29 Calgary 26 (OT) Toronto 30 B.C. 27 WEEK SIX Bye: Ottawa Thursday, July 30 B.C. at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 31

CFL SCORING LEADERS Unofficial 2015 CFL scoring leaders through Week Five (x—scored two-point convert): TD C FG S Pt J.Medlock, Ham 0 9 12 2 47 R.Leone, BC 0 7 10 1 38 P.McCallum, Sask 0 7 10 1 38 D.Alvaredo, Ott 0 4 11 0 37 G.Shaw, Edm 0 8 9 3 37 B.Bede, Mtl 0 5 10 0 35 L.Hajrullahu, Wpg 0 6 7 4 31 R.Paredes, Cgy 0 3 8 2 29 R.Pfeffer, Tor 0 6 7 1 28 x-E.Rogers, Cgy 4 2 0 0 26 A.Harris, BC 4 0 0 0 24 x-C.Marshall, Wpg 3 4 0 0 22 x-J.Cornish, Cgy 3 2 0 0 20 x-K.Elliott, Tor 3 2 0 0 20 A.Bowman, Edm 3 0 0 0 18 T.Gurley, Tor 3 0 0 0 18 E.Jackson, Ott 3 0 0 0 18 K.Lawrence, Edm 3 0 0 0 18 B.Smith, Sask 3 0 0 0 18 T.Sutton, Mtl 3 0 0 0 18

x-R.Bagg, Sask 2 x-A.Collie, BC 2 x-W.Dressler, Sask2 x-G.Ellingson, Ott 2 x-C.Getzlaf, Sask 2 A.Allen, Sask 2 B.Banks, Ham 2 B.Brohm, Wpg 2 P.Cotton, Wpg 2 A.Leonard, BC 2 J.Lynch, Edm 2 J.Mathews, Ham 2 R.Smith, Sask 2 K.Stafford, Edm 2 B.Whitaker, Tor 2 x-H.Burris, Ott 1 x-B.Grant, Ham 1 x-Je.Johnson, Ott 1 x-J.Messam, Sask 1 x-C.Owens, Tor 1 x-M.McDaniel, Cgy 0 D.Adams, Wpg 1 J.Adams, Wpg 1 N.Adjei, Tor 1 E.Arceneaux, BC 1 J.Beaulieu, Mtl 1 J.Collins, Ham 1 E.Davis, Ham 1 C.Denmark, Wpg 1 Z.Evans, Ott 1 J.Fuller, Cgy 1

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14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

S.Giguere, Mtl S.Green, Mtl T.Harris, Tor V.Hazelton, Tor C.Hoffman, Mtl R.Holley, Ham A.Jefferson, Tor N.Lewis, Mtl R.Lumbala, BC N.Moore, Wpg K.Raymond, Cgy J.Ojo, Edm J.Sears, Ham T.Smith, Sask T.Sherman, Wpg B.Sinopoli, Ott B.Stewart, Ham D.Tate, Cgy A.Thibault, Cgy T.Toliver, Ham C.Watson, Edm C.Williams, Ott C.Milo, Sask R.Maver, Cgy x-A.Coombs, Tor x-A.Fantuz, Ham S.Waters, Tor D.Stala, Tor R.Early, Sask

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Soccer MLS Eastern Conference GP W L T GF D.C. 23 11 7 5 27 Columbus 22 8 7 7 34 New York 19 8 6 5 29 Toronto 19 8 7 4 31 New England 23 7 9 7 29 Montreal 18 7 8 3 25 New York City 21 6 9 6 29 Orlando 21 6 9 6 26 Philadelphia 22 6 12 4 28 Chicago 20 5 11 4 22

GA 22 33 23 31 35 27 31 31 37 30

Pt 38 31 29 28 28 24 24 24 22 19

Western Conference GP W L T GF 21 11 5 5 32 22 11 8 3 27 23 9 7 7 36 19 9 4 6 29 22 10 10 2 25 22 9 8 5 24 22 7 7 8 23 21 7 8 6 27 20 7 9 4 22 20 5 6 9 18

GA 25 22 28 20 21 28 27 26 27 19

Pt 38 36 34 33 32 32 29 27 25 24

Dallas Vancouver Los Angeles Kansas City Seattle Portland Salt Lake Houston San Jose Colorado

Saturday’s results Columbus 3 Toronto 3 Montreal 1 Seattle 0 Chicago 2 New England 2

Dallas 4 Portland 1 Houston 3 Los Angeles 0 Sunday’s results New York City 5 Orlando 3 D.C. 3 Philadelphia 2 Vancouver 3 San Jose 1 Saturday, August 1 Montreal at New York City, 12 p.m. Salt Lake at D.C., 5 p.m. New York at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Columbus at Orlando,5:30 p.m. Toronto at New England, 5:30 p.m. Houston at Kansas City, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Seattle, 8 p.m. Sunday, August 2 Portland at San Jose, 3 p.m. Dallas at Chicago, 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 New York at Montreal, 6 p.m. Orlando at Toronto, 6 p.m. Friday, August 7 Chicago at Portland, 9 p.m. Saturday, August 8 Kansas City at Toronto, 2 p.m. Philadelphia at Orlando, 5:30 p.m. D.C. at Montreal, 6 p.m. Columbus at Colorado, 7 p.m. San Jose at Houston, 7 p.m. Salt Lake at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Sunday, August 9

Seattle at Los Angeles, 2 p.m. New York City at New York, 5 p.m. Champions League At A Glance THIRD QUALIFYING RD First Leg Tuesday, July 28 CSKA Moscow (Russia) 2, Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) 2 Midtjylland (Denmark) 1, Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus) 2 Milsami (Moldova) 0, Skenderbeu Korce (Albania) 2 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) 1, Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) 2 Fenerbahce (Turkey) 0, Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) 0 Panathinaikos (Greece) 2, Club Brugge (Belgium) 1 Young Boys (Switzerland) 1, Monaco (Monaco) 3 Videoton (Hungary) 1, BATE (Belarus) 1 Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 1, Molde (Norway) 1 Wednesday, July 29 HJK Helsinki (Finland) 0, Astana (Kazakhstan) 0 Salzburg (Austria) 2, Malmo (Sweden) 0 Steaua Bucharest (Romania) 1, Partizan (Serbia) 1 Celtic (Scotland) 1, FK Qarabag (Azerbaijan) 0 Lech Poznan (Poland) 1, FC Basel (Switzerland) 3 Rapid Wien (Austria) 2, Ajax (Netherlands) 2 Second Leg

Tuesday, Aug. 4 Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus) vs. Midtjylland (Denmark), 1700 GMT Moulde (Norway) vs. Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia), 1700 GMT Ajax (Netherlands) vs. Rapid Wien (Austria), 1815 GMT Monaco (Monaco) vs. Young Boys (Switzerland), 1845 GMT Wednesday, Aug. 5 Astana (Kazakhstan) vs. HJK Helsinki (Finland), 1400 GMT FK Qarabag (Azerbaijan) vs. Celtic (Scotland) in Baku, 1630 GMT Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) vs. CSKA Moscow (Russia), 1645 GMT BATE (Belarus) vs. Videoton (Hungary) in Borisov, 1730 GMT FC Basel (Switzerland) vs. Lech Poznan (Poland), 1815 GMT Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Panathinaikos (Greece), 1830 GMT Malmo (Sweden) vs. Salzburg (Austria), 1830 GMT Partizan (Serbia) vs. Steaua Bucharest (Romania), 1845 GMT Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) vs. Fenerbahce (Turkey) in Lviv, 1845 GMT Skenderbeu Korce (Albania) vs. Milsami (Moldova) in Elbasan, 1845 GMT Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel), 1845 GMT

China faces same old questions ahead of 2022 vote KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Two of China’s most storied winter Olympic athletes faced tough questions about Beijing bid’s for the 2022 Winter Games — namely about air pollution and a lack of snow. Gold medallist pairs figure skaters Shen Zue and Zhao Hongbo came out of retirement to win gold at Vancouver in 2010, then retired again. The husband and wife are two of the Beijing bid’s ambassadors trying to convince the IOC that the Chinese city should be given hosting rights over Almaty, Kazakhstan. The vote will be here on Friday. On the sidelines of the IOC executive board meetings on Tuesday, the couple was asked about pollution in the Chinese

capital and the lack of snow at the mountain venues of Yanqing and Zhangjiakou. Beijing, which hosted the 2008 Olympics, is trying to become the first city to host a summer and winter games. Shen said many Olympic ski competitions need artificial snow and “that is something that happens at many Winter Games.” “Often it is for the safety of the competitions and the athletes,” Zhao added. Beijing bid official Xu Jicheng, responding to persistent questions about the air quality for competing athletes, said pollution had improved since the 2008 Olympics and that will continue in the lead-up to 2022 if Beijing gets the games. “We can promise blue skies and white clouds,” Xu said at a packed news confer-

LADIES FASTBALL LEAGUE

FIFA

The Red Deer Ladies Fastball League final is heading to a third game in the best-of-three championship final. The Panthers tied the series, forcing a deciding game tonight at 7 p.m. at Great Chief Park, with a 1-0 victory over the Badgers Wednesday. The Badgers won the opening game 2-1 Tuesday.

CONMEBOL publishes anticorruption measures after being engulfed in FIFA scandal

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASUNCION, Paraguay — The CONMEBOL soccer body will begin publishing the salary of its president and executive

ence at a downtown hotel. Other bid officials were asked about corruption surrounding the bid after last week’s firing of a senior Chinese sports official. Xiao Tian was removed as a vice minister of the General Administration of Sport of China. Xiao was placed under investigation for possible corruption in June. Xiao was also a vice chairman of China’s Olympic committee, and last September he was elected as one of three vicepresidents of FIBA, basketball’s world governing body. On Tuesday, bid spokesman Wang Hui said “corruption is a common enemy.” “The Chinese government’s position is one of zero tolerance, that is also the wish of all Chinese people,” Wang added. council members after being plunged into crisis by the FIFA bribery scandal. The South American governing body published the anti-corruption measures Wednesday. They also include the creation of a new post for an independent expert overseeing its implementation. Annual audit reports will also be published on CONMEBOL’S site. The U.S. Justice Department has indicted 14 soccer officials and businessmen on charges of bribery, racketeering, and money laundering.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, July 30, 2015 B5

No. 2 seed Pospisil overcomes heat to beat Lu ATLANTA OPEN BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — Canadian Vasek Pospisil overcame sweltering heat and cramps to outlast Yen-Hsun Lu in the Atlanta Open on Wednesday. Pospisil, the No. 2 seed from Vancouver, beat Taiwan’s Lu 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-4. The match ended on Lu’s second double-fault of the match. The temperature was 95 degrees, with a heat index of 101. Pospisil looked unsteady on his feet after losing the second-set tiebreaker. He left the court following the set, prompting speculation he might be unable to finish the match. “It was in my mind, but it’s not like me,” said Pospisil of the possibility of not returning for the final set. “I mean, I wasn’t feeling good at all. ... There aren’t conditions like these on the tour very much.” Cramping in his legs caused him to fall to the court in the third set, but he continued without a delay. The temperature was 95 degrees, with a heat index of 101. Pospisil asked for a towel after almost every point and seemed to need the full breaks between games to catch his breath. “I don’t know how I would have gotten through if I had not broken that last game,” he said. Pospisil, playing in his first tournament since reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, had 24 aces. He was left with only singles on his schedule this week after a surprising early exit in doubles. Pospisil and Jack Sock, the defending champions and No. 2 seed, lost to Colin Fleming and Gilles Muller on Tuesday night, leaving little recovery time for Pospisil before Wednesday’s early match. Pospisil said the double match had no effect on his singles play.

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Vasek Pospisil, of Canada, returns a back hand to Yen-Hsun Lu, of Chinese Taipei, during a tennis match in the Atlanta Open, Wednesday, in Atlanta. Pospisil will play No. 5 seed Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus in the quarterfinals. Baghdatis beat Australia’s Sam Groth 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. Top seed and two-time defending champion John Isner, who had a firstround bye, will play Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic on Thursday. Stepanek beat Christopher Eubanks of Georgia Tech 6-2, 6-2.

Justin Rose feels comfortable at Quicken Loans National BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GAINESVILLE, Va. — Most of the world’s top players are skipping the Quicken Loans National. Justin Rose wouldn’t miss it — even if he weren’t the defending champion. Rose won the event in 2010 at Aronimink and last year at Congressional. This year, the Quicken Loans National moves to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, a course he’s never seen. Given its place on the crowded PGA Tour schedule, a week off might be tempting — but not for Rose. “It’s one of my favourite tournaments on Tour. Got a couple of the best-looking trophies on Tour,” Rose said. “It’s about winning tournaments and playing places where you feel you can win.” Rose, the world’s seventh-ranked player, is a favourite this week along with No. 8 Rickie Fowler. Just three others from the world’s top 50 are

playing, leaving the Quicken Loans National with the second-weakest field among stand-alone PGA Tour events this season. Tournament host Tiger Woods used to beef up the quality of the field. But he hasn’t won in almost two years while battling injuries and changing his swing, and his ranking has plummeted to 266th. He needs a win this week just to get into next week’s Bridgestone Invitational, an event he’s won eight times. Rose will play the next three weeks in a row, ending at the PGA Championship. At 15th in the FedEx Cup standings, he can expect to play all four playoff events. He’s trying to conserve energy, even if that means he doesn’t learn every nuance of RTJ. He didn’t play a practice round on Tuesday, instead working on 60-yard wedge shots with short-game coach David Orr. Rose said he was inspired by watching Zach Johnson ride his precise wedge game to victory at the British Open.

Also Wednesday, No. 7 seed Gilles Muller beat Jared Donaldson 6-3, 6-2. Muller will Japan’s Go Soeda, who upset No. 4 seed Adrian Mannarino of France 6-2, 6-4. Mardy Fish, who was handed a 6-4, 6-4 first-round loss to Dudi Sela on Tuesday, was scheduled to join Andy Roddick in their doubles opener against Lu and Jonathan Marray on

Wednesday night. Fish has announced his plans to retire after the U.S. Open. Roddick has taken a break from his retirement to play with Fish, his longtime friend, in Atlanta. Bob and Mike Bryan, the No. 1 seed in doubles, were scheduled to play Groth and Chris Guccione on Wednesday night.

MLS ALL-STARS DEFEAT TOTTENHAM

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Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Dele Alli, left, battles for control of the ball with MLS All-Star defender Laurent Ciman during the second half of the MLS All-Star soccer game Wednesday, in Commerce City, Colo. The MLS All-Stars won 2-1, in the 20th annual mid-season classic for the league.

Athletes to compete in Rio waters awash in viruses, bacteria BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RIO DE JANEIRO — Athletes competing in next year’s Summer Olympics here will be swimming and boating in waters so contaminated with human feces that they risk becoming violently ill and unable to compete in the games, an Associated Press investigation has found. An AP analysis of water quality revealed dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria from human sewage in Olympic and Paralympic venues — results that alarmed international experts and dismayed competitors training in Rio, some of whom have already fallen ill with fevers, vomiting and diarrhea. It is the first independent comprehensive testing for both viruses and bacteria at the Olympic sites. Brazilians officials have assured that the water will be safe for the Olympic athletes. But the government does not test for viruses. Extreme water pollution is common in Brazil, where the majority of sewage is not treated. Raw waste runs through open-air ditches to streams and rivers that feed the Olympic water sites. As a result, Olympic athletes are almost certain to come into contact with disease-causing viruses that in some tests measured up to 1.7 million times the level of what would be considered hazardous on a Southern California beach. Despite decades of official pledges to clean up the mess, the stench of raw sewage still greets travellers touching down at Rio’s international airport. Prime beaches are deserted because the surf is thick with putrid sludge, and periodic die-offs leave the Olympic lake, Rodrigo de Freitas, littered with rotting fish. “What you have there is basically raw sewage,” said John Griffith, a marine biologist at the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project. Griffith examined the protocols, methodology and results of the AP tests. “It’s all the water from the toilets and the showers and whatever people put down their sinks, all mixed up, and it’s going out into the beach waters.

ASSOCIATED PRESS INVESTIGATION Those kinds of things would be shut down immediately if found here,” he said, referring to the U.S. Vera Oliveira, head of water monitoring for Rio’s municipal environmental secretariat, said officials are not testing viral levels at the Olympic lake, the water quality of which is the city’s responsibility. The other Olympic water venues are under the control of the Rio state environmental agency. Leonardo Daemon, co-ordinator of water quality monitoring for the state’s environmental agency, said officials are strictly following Brazilian regulations on water quality, which are all based on bacteria levels, as are those of almost all nations. “What would be the standard that should be followed for the quantity of virus? Because the presence or absence of virus in the water ... needs to have a standard, a limit,” he said. “You don’t have a standard for the quantity of virus in relation to human health when it comes to contact with water.” Olympic hopefuls will be diving into Copacabana’s surf this Saturday during a triathlon Olympic qualifier event, while rowers take to the lake’s water beginning Wednesday for the 2015 World Rowing Junior Championships. Test events for sailing and marathon swimming take place later in August. Over 10,000 athletes from 205 nations are expected to compete in next year’s Olympics. Nearly 1,400 of them will be sailing in the waters near Marina da Gloria in Guanabara Bay, swimming off Copacabana beach, and canoeing and rowing on the brackish waters of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The AP commissioned four rounds of testing in each of those three Olympic water venues, and also in the surf off Ipanema Beach, which is popular with tourists but where no events will be held. Thirty-seven samples were checked for three types of human adenovirus, as well as rotavirus, enterovirus and fecal coliforms. The AP viral testing, which will continue in the coming year, found not one

water venue safe for swimming or boating, according to global water experts. Instead, the test results found high counts of active and infectious human adenoviruses, which multiply in the intestinal and respiratory tracts of people. These are viruses that are known to cause respiratory and digestive illnesses, including explosive diarrhea and vomiting, but can also lead to more serious heart, brain and other diseases. The concentrations of the viruses in all tests were roughly equivalent to that seen in raw sewage — even at one of the least-polluted areas tested, the Copacabana Beach, where marathon and triathlon swimming will take place and where many of the expected 350,000 foreign tourists may take a dip. “Everybody runs the risk of infection in these polluted waters,” said Dr. Carlos Terra, a hepatologist and head of a Rio-based association of doctors specializing in the research and treatment of liver diseases. Kristina Mena, a U.S. expert in risk assessment for waterborne viruses, examined the AP data and estimated that international athletes at all water venues would have a 99 per cent chance of infection if they ingested just three teaspoons of water — though whether a person will fall ill depends on immunity and other factors. Besides swimmers, athletes in sailing, canoeing and to a lesser degree rowing often get drenched when competing, and breathe in mist as well. Viruses can enter the body through the mouth, eyes, any orifice, or even a small cut. The Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, which was largely cleaned up in recent years, was thought be safe for rowers and canoers. Yet AP tests found its waters to be among the most polluted for Olympic sites, with results ranging from 14 million adenoviruses per litre on the low end to 1.7 billion per litre at the high end. By comparison, water quality experts who monitor beaches in Southern California become alarmed if they

see viral counts reaching 1,000 per litre. “If I were going to be in the Olympics,” said Griffith, the California water expert, “I would probably go early and get exposed and build up my immunity system to these viruses before I had to compete, because I don’t see how they’re going to solve this sewage problem.” A “HUGE RISK” FOR ATHLETES Ivan Bulaja, the Croatian-born coach of Austria’s 49er-class sailing team, has seen it firsthand. His sailors have lost valuable training days after falling ill with vomiting and diarrhea. “This is by far the worst water quality we’ve ever seen in our sailing careers,” said Bulaja. Training earlier this month in Guanabara Bay, Austrian sailor David Hussl said he and his teammates take precautions, washing their faces immediately with bottled water when they get splashed by waves and showering the minute they return to shore. And yet Hussl said he’s fallen ill several times. “I’ve had high temperatures and problems with my stomach,” he said. “It’s always one day completely in bed and then usually not sailing for two or three days.” It is a huge risk for the athletes, the coach said. “The Olympic medal is something that you live your life for,” Bulaja said, “and it can really happen that just a few days before the competition you get ill and you’re not able to perform at all.” Dr. Alberto Chebabo, who heads Rio’s Infectious Diseases Society, said the raw sewage has led to “endemic” public health woes among Brazilians, primarily infectious diarrhea in children. By adolescence, he said, people in Rio have been so exposed to the viruses they build up antibodies. But foreign athletes and tourists won’t have that protection. “Somebody who hasn’t been exposed to this lack of sanitation and goes to a polluted beach obviously has a much higher risk of getting infected,” Chebabo said.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015

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BARD ON BOWER

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Prime Stock Theatre is going surf crazy with Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, while its ‘King Lear’ will bring political turmoil and a more sobering madness to the outdoor stage at Red Deer’s Bower Ponds as part of Bard on Bower. Audiences will first pick up some good vibrations with ‘Twelfth Night,’ which opened on Thursday, July 16. Shakespeare’s tragedy, ‘King Lear,’ opened on Thursday, July 23. Tom Bradshaw, a theatre instructor at Red Deer College, will star in the titular role. The modern-dress version will contain hints of Alberta’s recent electoral upset. Admission is free but donations are encouraged to both productions. ‘Twelfth Night’ runs at 7 p.m. on July 26, and 30 (also at 2 p.m. on July 25 and Aug. 1). ‘King Lear’ will be staged at 7 p.m. on July 24, 25, 29, 31, and Aug. 1 (also at 2 p.m. on July 26 and Aug. 2). For the first time, a beer tent will be available at the site. As well, special performances will be held by Bull Skit and Tree House Youth Theatre on July 25 and Aug. 1. For more information, visit www.primestocktheatre.com.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● Whisker Rescue Society Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser will be held at #26, 6380 50 Ave. in Village Mall on July 30, 31 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will be accepted until July 25, Mondays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clothes, shoes, televisions, computers, electronics, mattresses, or large appliances or furniture will not be accepted. For more information, see www.whiskerrescue@live.com, or phone Diane at 403-3189448. Proceeds will provide medical care for rescue cats. ● The Bard on Bower presents ‘Twelfth Night’ featuring music by the Beach Boys tribute band on Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at the outdoor stage in Bower Ponds. ‘King Lear’ is offered July 31 and Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. The plays are performed by members of Prime Stock Theatre. Treehouse Theatre will have a special performance of student work on Aug. 2 at 1:30 p.m. See www.primestocktheatre.com. Free but donations encouraged. Frolic at Fratters on 28 and Aug. 7 for $20. ● Hivernant Métis Cultural Society presents Hivernant Rendezvous 2015 at Big Valley on July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Discover Métis culture and history, trappers camp, voyageur games, beading, jigging lessons, music and traditional crafts. Supper and dance, Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m. at Big Valley Drop In Centre for costs of $12 per person or $5 for youth under 10 years. See www.hivernantmetisculturesociety.net, or contact Marlene at 403-815-6720, 1-800-267-5844 or email mlanz@shaw.ca for more information including talent contest entries.

Saturday ● Ellis Bird Farm Family Nature School offers Fun of Fungus on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 per participating child. Program is targeted towards ages five to 12. Call ahead to register at 403-885-4477. ● Feature concert — bands, jazz band and musical theatre — will be presented on Aug. 1, 2 p.m. at the Red Deer College Arts Centre Mainstage by the students of MusicCamp. Free admission. ● Good Sam Travelling Club breakfast is held on the first Saturday of every month at Albert’s Family Restaurant and Lounge in Co-op mall downtown Red Deer at 8:45 a.m. Those interested in having fun and camping are invited to call Roy at 403-346-8546, or Roberta at 403-391-6557 and join the fun.

Monday Heritage Day ● Free concerts by the faculty and guests of Red Deer College’s Music Camp can be enjoyed Monday through Friday, July 27 to Aug. 7, 8 p.m. at the RDC Arts Centre Mainstage. Just drop in; no tickets required.

● Ellis Bird Farm regular hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and holiday Mondays. See, www.ellisbirdfarm.ca, or call 403-885-4477, 403-346-2211. Terre It Up Catering with Blake and Pavla are back at the Tea House offering delicious entrees, ice cream, treats and much more. Tea House reservations can be made by calling 403-5864547. ● Heritage Day at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery, Aug. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. features an afternoon of cultural celebrations and performances as well as food.

Tuesday ● Heartland Cowboy Church will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Stettler Agriplex. Cowboy church will be held Aug. 4 and 18. Phone 403-7424273. ● Cultural Creation Labs are offered for children on Tuesdays at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. On Aug. 4, find out about Easter Egg-Stravaganza. ● Teen Summer Reading Club meets at the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library on Tuesdays starting at 3 p.m. Foot Play — Super hero boots and far out feet, — goes on Aug. 4 in the mezz and Kiwanis Meeting Room. Craft a pair of superhero boots and prepare for the photoshoot and wind-up party.

Wednesday ● Knee High Naturalist program at Ellis Bird Farm is a program for parents and children ages three to seven that offers crafts, stories and songs centred in the natural world. On Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., learn about flowers and bees and the process of making honey. Cost is $5 per child. Preregister by calling 403-885-4477 or visit www. ellisbirdfarm.ca ● Parkinson Alberta Education and Support Groups are available for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members, and caregivers in Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Three Hills, Olds and Castor. See www.parkinsonalberta.ca, or phone 403-346-4463. ● Sylvan Lake Legion potluck and jam session is held the first Wednesday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. Come to play, sing, dance or listen. Admission is $2, including coffee and lunch at 2:30 p.m. Potluck begins at noon followed by the jam session at 1 p.m. Contact Margie at 403-746-3153. ● Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services in partnership with Sylvan Lake RCMP Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 5 at Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club. Registration at 9 to 10:45 a.m., followed by shot gun start at 11 a.m. Registration is $125 payable to the Golf and Country Club. Phone 403-887-3030. Highlights include raffles, silent auction, 50/50 draw and a steak dinner. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Black Velvet, is on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Cost

is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Art in the Park runs every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until Aug. 12 in Centennial Park in Sylvan Lake. On Aug. 5, have fun with circus activities and Aug. 12, enjoy painting in the park. For more information, contact Kaelon at 403-887-2199. ● Teen Summer Fun at Timberlands Branch of Red Deer Public Library will feature the movie Clue — a hilarious movie with seven suspects, six weapons, five bodies and three endings — on July 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Popcorn will be served.

Thursday ● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments and special tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Aug. 13; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Aug. 21; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Aug. 31; Fun Contract

Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. A Jam Session will be held on Aug. 8 at 1:30 p.m. for $2.50. Phone 403-346-4043. ● First Thursdays in the Snell are free chamber music concerts from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch in the Snell Auditorium on the first Thursday of each month. Café Noir will sponsor the series and provide free coffee and tea. Bring lunch, or purchase at the café. The Aug. 5 event features Nick Hoskins, Caleb Kalsbeek and Emily Liu as musical guests, all scholarship winners at the Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts. Phone 403-342-9122. Free will donation at the door. ● Red Deer Area Hikers meet on Aug. 6 at the Golden Circle west side parking lot at 8:45 a.m. to depart at 9 a.m. for seven km hike to Bower Ponds. Hike will be cancelled if weather unsuitable. Phone Mavis at 403-3430091, or Sharon at 403-340-2497. ● Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch Teen Summer Reading Club — Make Your Own Hero — meets on Thursdays at 2 p.m. On Aug. 6, the theme is Shark Week.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Innisfail and District Historical Village Fall Festival and Art Walk goes on Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the dinner and must be purchased before the event. Call 403-227-2906 or email idhsjane@ gmail.com ● Shannon Smith Dinner and Show goes on Aug. 7, 5 p.m. as part of the Pine Lake Country Fair and Sports Days, hosted by the Crossroads Ag Society. Dinner and show tickets, $45, are available by calling Gwen at 403-773-2270. Other events on Aug. 8 an 9 include at mixed slow pitch tournament, poker walk, fair and exhibits, kiddies’ scavenger hunt and much more. For more information email Judy at crossroadsagsociety@gmail.com ● Cronquist House is having a Facebook contest to find an original piece of work that represent the Cronquist House. Send your drawings, paintings, photographs or even stories to rdchsev@telus.net before the closing date of Aug. 12. Winner to be announced Aug. 14. ● We Care — We Ride, in support of the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre, takes place on Sept. 12. This motorcycle ride starts with registration and breakfast at 8 a.m. Bethany Baptist Church in Red Deer followed by a scavenger hunt ride, a show and shine and barbecue in Rocky Mountain House. Entry fees are $50 per rider and $35 per passenger. Contact 403-343-1611 or visit www. pregancycare.ca for forms and information. ● Red Deer Garden Club invites the public to exhibit flowers, vegetables, fruit, etc. at the Flower and Garden Show to be held Aug. 20 in Festival Hall. Drop off your entries Aug. 19 between 5 and 8:30 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Show is open to public from 2 to 7:30 p.m. For more information go to www. reddeergardenclub ● Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre bus trip to Spruce Meadows Masters show

jumping competition will go on Sept. 9. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and cost is $55. Bring money for lunch. Register before Aug. 7 by calling Maryan at 403-887-5428. ● Alberta Society of Fiddlers Fiddle Camp at Deer Valley Meadows takes place Aug. 16 to 21. The camp is open to all levels of fiddle, piano, guitar and quilting. The week winds up with Old Time Family Dance on Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Admission by donation. See albertafiddlers.com, or contact Art at 403-8864609. ● Berry Architecture Wellness Bike Ride will take place on Aug. 15 in support of the local Canadian Mental Health Association and Central Alberta Brain Injury Society. Choose a 25, 50 or 100 km supported route in Central Alberta. This is an excellent ride for experienced and inexperienced cyclists. To download forms or for more information see www.wellnessride.ca or call 403-341-3463 ● Bentley School Staff Reunion will be held on Aug. 6 to coincide with Bentley’s 100th Anniversary. Any former school staff members are asked to contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183, or amacaskill@telus. net. ● Parkinson Alberta Flexxaire Step ‘N Stride Walk will take place on Sept. 12 at Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. Registration is at 9 a.m., and the walk is at 10:30 a.m. There will be a free family picnic, prizes, silent auction and more. Register online at parkinsonalberta.ca. Contact Moira at 403346-4463 for more information. ● Innisfail and District Historical Village Quilt Show will take place Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Historical Village. Entrance fee is $5. Refreshments available. To enter a quilt, email idhsjane@gmail.com or call 403-2272906.

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Feared Taliban leader long dead: report BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AFGHANISTAN

KABUL — Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency said Wednesday that the reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has been dead for more than two years. The one-eyed, secretive head of the Taliban hosted Osama Bin Laden’s al-Qaida in the years leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks and then waged a decade-long insurgency against U.S. troops after the 2001 invasion that ended Taliban rule. He has not been seen in public since fleeing the invasion over the border into Pakistan. Abdul Hassib Sediqi, the Mullah Omar spokesman for Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, said Mullah Omar died in a hospital in the Pakistani city of Karachi in April 2013. “We confirm officially that he is dead,” he told The Associated Press. It was not immediately clear why his death was only being announced now. The Taliban could not immediately be reached for comment. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said it had no information about

the announcement. A former Taliban minister who was once close to Mullah Omar said he had died of tuberculosis and was “buried somewhere near the border on the Afghan side.” He spoke on condition of anonymity so as not to jeopardize his standing with the Taliban, who do not want individual members to speak to the media. A Pakistani security official, also speaking on condition he not be named as he wasn’t authorized to brief journalists, had earlier dismissed rumours of Mullah Omar’s death as “speculation” designed to disrupt peace talks. Representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban are due to meet on Friday in Pakistan for a second round of official talks aimed at ending the war that is nearing its 14th year. “He was very sick in a Karachi hospital and died suspiciously there,” Sediqi said, without elaborating. He said the Afghan government had been aware of Mullah Omar’s death for two years and had made it public on a number of occasions. The earlier claims of his death, however, lacked the heft and detail of Wednesday’s confirmation from the Kabul authorities. They usually came from secondhand sources, were made behind closed doors, or lacked direct confirmation from the government. The Taliban denied previous claims.

BRIEFS

Russia vetoes Security Council proposal on MH17 tribunal Russia on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would set up an international criminal court to prosecute those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine a year ago. The foreign ministers of the Netherlands, Australia and Ukraine attended a meeting over the downing that killed all 298 people on board Flight MH17. The countries are among the five nations investigating the incident, along with Malaysia and Belgium. Ukraine and the West suspect the plane, travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was hit by a surface-to-air missile fired by Russian soldiers or Russia-backed separatist rebels on July 17, 2014. Russia denies that, and state media have alleged the plane was shot down by a Ukrainian missile or warplane. “Russia has callously disregarded the public outcry in the grieving nations,” U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power said, adding that the United States was among the 18 countries that lost citizens in the disaster. Three countries abstained from the vote: China, Venezuela and Angola. Wednesday’s vote followed a last-minute effort to lobby Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has said setting up a tribunal would not make sense while the investigation continued.

Zimbabweans who helped American kill lion appear in court HARARE, Zimbabwe — A hunting guide and a farm owner appeared in court Wednesday on allegations they helped an American dentist kill a protected lion named Cecil, and the head of Zimbabwe’s safari association said the big cat was unethically lured into the kill zone and denied “a chance of a fair chase.” The Zimbabwean men were accused of aiding Walter James Palmer, who reportedly paid $50,000 to track and kill the black-maned lion. Zimbabwe police have said they are looking for Palmer, whose exact whereabouts were unknown. During the nighttime hunt, the men tied a dead animal to their car to draw the lion out of a national park, said Johnny Rodrigues, chairman of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force. The American is believed to have shot it with a crossbow, injuring the cat. The wounded lion was tracked for 40 hours before Palmer fatally shot it with a gun, Rodrigues said. Palmer, a dentist living in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie, said in a statement that he was unaware the lion was protected and relied on his guides to ensure a legal hunt. “I had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favourite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt,” Palmer said in statement through a public-relations firm. The lion’s death stirred outrage worldwide.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B7 ● Hard of Hearing Support Group presents Assistive Listening Devices such as Pocket Talkers, TV Ears and more on Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. at abc Country Restaurant. Guest speaker Duane Melchert will demonstrate a Portable Loop System. Bring your headphones and earbuds No charge to attend; this is and information, not a sales meeting. Please RSVP to speakupcentralalberta@gmail.com or call 403-356-1598 and leave message. ● Eckville Trade Show and Fall Market will be held on Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eckville Community Centre. For more information or to book space, contact Kitt at 403782-4772 or Darlene at 403-352-7962. ● Olds Gun and Antique Show takes place on Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cow Palace, Olds Regional Exhibition. Portion of proceeds go towards two local charities. For tables, email olds.gun.antique. show@gmail.com or phone 403-224-2881. ● Bring back the fun dinner and dance goes on Sept. 18 at the Innisfail Legion Auditorium featuring the music of Randy Hillman and Jukebox Rock. Dancing starts at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. with more dancing until midnight. Dinner and dance costs $35; dance only is $20. For tickets of information call Doug at 403-728-3333, Jim at 403-887-7850 or email townandcountrydance@airenet.com ● Cash Casino will host their fundraiser golf tournament for Friends of Optimist Club of Red Deer. Tournament goes on Aug. 14 at Alberta Springs Golf Course with a 1 p.m. start. Modified Texas scramble format followed by dinner. Entry fee, $125 which includes cart and dinner. Call Greg at 403-346-3339 or email greg@cashcasino.ca Murder Mystery Dinner Party will be held at the Cronquist House in Bower Ponds on Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Pre-register for this adult only event in order to choose your character. Costumes encouraged. Tickets, $45, available by calling 403-346-0055 during office hours. ● Photo Challenge Scavenger Hunt Bingo at Bower Ponds, sponsored by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, takes place from Aug. 11 to Aug. 14. For $2 per group, spend time with family or friends searching for all the challenges on the bingo card and snap pictures to win a prize. For more details, email rdchsev@telus.net, call 403-346-0055 or stop by Cronquist House in Bower Ponds.

U.S. officer who shot driver in traffic stop faces murder charge BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI — A University of Cincinnati police officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front license plate has been indicted on murder charges, a prosecutor said Wednesday, adding that the officer “purposely killed him.” Prosecutor Joe Deters announced the grand jury indictment at a news conference to discuss developments in the investigation into the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old motorist Samuel DuBose by Officer Ray Tensing. Authorities have said Tensing spotted a car driven by DuBose and missing the front license plate, which is required by Ohio law. They say Tensing stopped the car and a struggle ensued after DuBose Ray Tensing refused to provide a driver’s license and get out of the car. Tensing has said he was dragged by the car and forced to shoot at DuBose. He fired one shot, striking DuBose in the head. But Deters dismissed Tensing’s claim that he was dragged by the car and suggested that he shouldn’t have pulled DuBose over to begin with. “He fell backward after he shot (DuBose) in the head,” Deters said. A warrant was issued for Tensing’s arrest. Deters said Tensing could either turn himself in or officers could arrest him. Tensing’s attorney, Stewart Mathews, didn’t immediately return phone messages seeking comment after Deters’ announcement. Mathews said earlier Wednesday that he thought

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‘HE PURPOSELY KILLED HIM. HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN A POLICE OFFICER.’ — JOE DETERS PROSECUTOR

an indictment was likely “given the political climate” and comments made by city officials. But Mathews said given the evidence he’s seen, he doesn’t believe there should be an indictment. DuBose’s death comes amid months of national scrutiny of police dealings with African-Americans, especially those killed by officers. DuBose was black. Tensing is white. Authorities haven’t indicated whether race was a part of the investigation. Body-camera video of the shooting was also released Wednesday. DuBose’s family had been pressing for its release, and news organizations including The Associated Press had sued Deters to get it released under Ohio open records law, but Deters released it before any ruling had been made. Deters called the shooting “senseless” and “asinine.” “He purposely killed him,” Deters said. “He should never have been a police officer.” The prosecutor also said he thought it was time to reconsider the UC police department’s role. “I don’t think a university should be in the policing business,” Deters said. A message for comment was left Wednesday with the police department. The university said earlier this week it plans an independent review of its police department’s policies. The University of Cincinnati on Wednesday closed its main campus in anticipation of grand jury action in the case. If convicted, Tensing could face up to life in prison.

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The White House said the reports of Mullah Omar’s death were credible and that the U.S. intelligence community is looking into them. Earlier Wednesday, Zafar Hashemi, President Ashraf Ghani’s deputy spokesman, said the government was investigating reports that the Taliban leader was dead. A later statement from Ghani’s office said its confirmation of Mullah Omar’s death was based on “accurate information” and that his demise would benefit peace efforts. “The Afghan government believes that the ground for the Afghan peace talks is more solid now than before and thus calls on all armed opposition groups to seize the opportunity to join the peace process,” the statement said. However, Mullah Omar’s death could complicate the process as it removes a figurehead for the insurgents, who until now have appeared to act collectively but are believed to be split on whether to continue the war or negotiate with the government of Ghani, who assumed office last year. “Whether he is dead or alive is important because he is the collective figure for the Taliban,” said a Western diplomat with connections to the Taliban leadership. “If he is dead, it would be much more difficult to get negotiations with the Taliban because there would be no collective figure to rally around and take collective responsibility for entering peace talks.” The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to brief journalists.

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Elderly mother disproves of Facebook posts Dear Annie: Yesterday, I had an argument with my 85-year-old mother. She said I must be a lesbian because of my recent Facebook posts in support of all my gay friends and the Supreme Court decision upholding gay marriage. Specifically, I changed my photo so it was coloured in beautiful rainMITCHELL bow shades. & SUGAR My mother was appalled that I was supporting “those people” and demanded that I change my picture. She said she was embarrassed and claimed that all of her friends were calling her to ask whether I was gay. This was a lie and she admitted it. Then she said she does not support

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gay people and I should support them in more private ways. I told her I am 50 years old, not 10, and these are my choices. If she doesn’t like it, she doesn’t have to look at my Facebook page. I have never felt comfortable having my mother as a friend on Facebook. I want to un-friend her, but I’d feel guilty. She has always been this way, and frankly, I’m fed up. She has other friends and family on Facebook, so it’s not as though she’ll be out of the loop. What do you say? —New York Dear New York: There are kinder ways to deal with this rather than unfriending your 85-year-old mother. You can arrange your privacy settings on Facebook to limit what she sees and what she can post on your page. But truly, you are 50 years old and should know how to deal with your bigoted mother by now. Ignore her comments. Change the subject when she says things you find offensive and refuse

to engage her in these pointless arguments where neither of you will influence the other. Don’t become angry. Smile, and then do what you want. It’s how children have dealt with difficult parents for centuries. Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to “Not Buying Narcolepsy,” who complained that her husband sleeps constantly. Many people associate narcolepsy with the way it appears on TV sitcoms, where people fall asleep midsentence. But the most common form of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness. A year ago, I could not sit down without falling asleep. I woke up sleepy and probably could have slept 12 hours a day and still manage to fall asleep in my chair. Narcolepsy can be diagnosed by sleep studies and blood work. Since my diagnosis by a neurologist and finding the right medication, I have my life back. Perhaps “Not Buying” should sit down with her husband and fill out the Epworth Sleepiness Scale as a way

to begin a discussion of the medical reasons behind his need for such great amounts of sleep. It’s available through the Narcolepsy Network (narcolepsynetwork.org). I hope this helps. — Wide Awake Dear Wide Awake: Thank you for the excellent resource. Narcolepsy isn’t simply about insufficient sleep. It’s a neurological disorder affecting the way the body regulates sleep-wake cycles. Information on narcolepsy is also available through the National Sleep Foundation (sleepfoundation.org). Anyone who is having problems staying awake should also speak to his or her physician and, if necessary, ask for a referral to a sleep clinic. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. You can also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook. com/AskAnnies.

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BRIEF Former 41-pound fat cat in Texas slims down to 19 pounds DALLAS — A former 41-pound (18.6-kilogram) cat dubbed Skinny has lost more than half of his weight to become the darling of a Dallas veterinary clinic. Dr. Brittney Barton says the orange tabby she adopted in 2013 has slimmed down to 19 pounds (8.6 kilograms) with exercise and a special diet. Barton calls Skinny the “resident cat” at her practice, HEAL Veterinary Hospital. Barton said Friday that Skinny spends weekdays roaming the clinic. The ex-fat cat’s weekends are spent at home with Barton and her family. Skinny was found abandoned near Dallas in 2012 and ended up at a shelter. The vet says Skinny just had his annual checkup and is healthy. Barton says Skinny is living proof that while he’s supposed to be a large cat, “he’s not supposed to be an obese cat.”

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plans; they have an alternative perspective to offer. Strive to communicate your ideas clearly. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Making sudden money moves, especially involving joint financial arrangements, may be regretted later on. So take the time to think things through in a more meticulous manner. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Trust is a big issue in a romantic or platonic relationship today Crabs. Avoid the temptation to hold onto grudges and be too stubborn though. Find room in your heart to forgive and forget. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you are extra patient and persistent with a family member, you’ll be surprised how much progress you make. All forms of study, research and education are also favoured today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll feel unsettled ATM Virgo, as Venus reverses through your sign. Tasks that require hard work and ingenuity are favoured today, then you can breathe easy after a job well done. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you’re not pulling your weight at home, family members or house mates, will only be too quick to point out your shortcomings. So perhaps it’s time to re-negotiate the

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Thursday, July 30 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Arnold Schwarzenegg, 67; Lisa Kudrow, 51; Hilary Swank, 40 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: It’s the perfect day to do research or discover the answer to a perplexing problem. H A P P Y BIRTHDAY: You operate very well in the material world. JOANNE The next 12 months is the time MADELEINE to spend more MOORE time exploring your spiritual side, as you learn to trust your intuition. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today’s stars make for a stimulating day, where surprises and upsets are likely. Which will keep your short attention span happy! But reckless behaviour could land Rams in hot water. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on your goals and aspirations for the future. Plus involve a family member in your

domestic roster? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Are you bored to bits with your regular routine Scorpio? Today, stop obsessing about routine matters, step outside the square you live in, and do something unpredictable or unusual. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Spontaneous Sagittarians will feel extra restless, as you rush around looking for new adventures. Slow down and pace yourself, otherwise you may say or do things that you later regret. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You prefer to approach a current problem in a slow and steady Capricorn-like way. But a loved one wants it fixed now! Find-

ing some middle ground is the smart and sensible thing to do. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You feel like instigating some major changes, as innovative ideas and lateral thinking ignite your Aquarian imagination. But be careful you don’t throw the baby out with the bath water! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The focus is on group activities, and your creative ideas will be appreciated by others. It’s also a great day to sharpen your research skills, as you dig up information that’s hard to find. Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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TACOMA, Wash. — A fugitive has been arrested after federal agents saw his photo in a Washington state newspaper that ran a story about a low-budget horror movie. The News Tribune reports that 44-year-old Jason Stange, a convicted bank robber, plays a leading role in the movie, Marla Mae. The Olympian newspaper ran a feature story on the film Friday with photos that showed Stange on the film set in Olympia. Federal agents tracked down Stange and arrested him Friday at a restaurant close to the filming location.

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Never too old to bike BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF You won’t see these riders at the front of the pack. They may be walking up the hills or taking a breather after a quick descent. Granny Gears members may not be the strongest riders or the most experienced. But ride leader Jackie Larocque said that’s fine with them. “This group is for older women who like to get out, socialize and maybe get back in shape,” said Larocque. “It’s a group of fun ladies and it’s not intimidating.” Larocque, 50, said older women in their 40s and 50s can often feel intimidated trying new things. She has walked out of yoga classes because she felt out of place surrounded by 20-somethings in tight-fitting yoga clothing. Larocque said the newly formed group, an off shoot of the Central Alberta Bicycle Club, is geared for women aged 45 and older. It is not a group for women who want to race or have $2,000 bikes, said Larocque. “Biking is an excellent way to get in shape,” said Larocque. “It’s a great low impact sport for older people. You getting out in the fresh air and you’re challenging yourself. One day you might be able to get up to that hill to the first signpost or first light post. It’s individual but you have the support of other people trying to support you.” The group meets once a week at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, usually at Bower Ponds, Recreation Centre or another pre-arranged meeting place. Between two and four women have pedalled under the Granny Gears banner but Larocque hopes to increase membership. Larocque began leading the group on tours of Red Deer’s trail system after contacting the Central Alberta Bicycle Club earlier this year. She wanted to get out on the trails and get in shape. There was not a cycling group that fit her needs so the club suggested that she lead a group for older women. “We go cruising down different pathways in Red Deer,” she said. “We bike about an hour a week. We worked up to an hour. That’s what we do. We have a variety of ladies. Some are out of shape. Sometimes we have to stop and walk up a hill. We don’t care. It’s about having fun.” The women ride both on pavement and off-road.

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Jackie Larocque gets set to ride at Three Mile Bend. After an afternoon downpour Larocque was the only participant in the Granny Gears group to get out for a spin Wednesday afternoon. Bikes should be able to handle off-road conditions. Find out more on the Central Alberta Bicycle Club at www.ridecabc.ca or on Facebook. For the

next meeting spot, contact Larocque at animaldancer@hotmail.ca or through the club’s Facebook page. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Sylvan Library bringing books to the beach BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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Enjoying a good book while relaxing on Sylvan Lake beach has never been easier. Sylvan Lake Municipal Library has been operating the Beach Book Buddies wagon, filled with free books for children and adults. The wagon has been dropping by the boardwalk and nearby Centennial Park since July 2. Library technician Tammy Montague said so far hundreds of books have been given away to beach visitors who have either forgotten to bring something to read or didn’t think to bring something to read. “They are just thrilled to have it — the library coming to them,” Montague said.

“They think ‘what a great idea.’” The books on the wagon are ones that have either been discarded from the library’s collection or some of the books that people donate to the library. “We get donations all the time. We add to them to our collection. If we can’t, we sell them in our book sale to generate money for the library.” This is the first summer for the Beach Book Buddies wagon, developed to help spread literacy and promote the local library. The wagon, similar to those used to hold yard waste, can hold about 70 books and will be pulled along by library staff or volunteers for a few hours each day, weather permitting.

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BRIEFS Monday full of fun activities at Red Deer MAG Spend the August long weekend Monday at an afternoon full of fun activities at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Highlighted by Kyle Key the Magician, fresh off his performances at the CentreFest street performer festival in Red Deer, the event includes food, activities and prizes. On Aug. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, at 4528 47A Ave., children are invited to hunt for Maggie in the museum, with the first person to find her getting a prize. An art activity using recyclable items; popcorn, cake and juice and a performance by Kyle Key are at 2 p.m. at Heritage Square. The activities and performance are funded through Heritage Canada’s Museums Assistance Program, but donations are welcome For more information, call 403-309-8405 or email museum@reddeer.ca.

RCMP investigate boat, trailer theft Blackfalds RCMP are investigating the theft of two boats and trailers in two separate incidents on July 25. Police say an 18-foot, 2000 Sea Ray Bowrider was taken from a locked garage in Silver Beach near Gull Lake sometime on July 25. Its EZ Loader trailer was also stolen. The second theft happened around 4 p.m. A 17-foot, 2001 Campion 525 on its EZ Loader trailer was taken out of the yard from a rural property east of Lacombe. If you have any information, please call the RCMP at 403-885-3300. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-8000-222-8477 (TIPS) or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Fairview Cemetery expansion begins in August Work to expand Fairview Cemetery in Lacombe begins on Aug. 6 and is expected to be finished by the end of October. Expansion will complete about half of the north

parcel of the cemetery land and will include roads, sidewalks, grading and drainage-related infrastructure. Once complete, the new space will provide a four-to-six-year supply of interment options: 135 inground, 67 columbaria and 44 field of honour spaces. Construction is being led by Tar-ific Construction Ltd. Trail access from Dickens Lane through the cemetery will be disrupted during construction. Road closures related to the project will be publicized on the City of Lacombe’s website and social media sites.

Feds announce Skills Link project cash The federal government estimates a $270,000 investment will help 15 youth in the Chinook’s Edge School Division get jobs. Earl Dreeshen, Red Deer MP and Conservative candidate for the Red Deer-Mountain View riding in the upcoming election, announced the federal funding in a release Wednesday. The funding is through a Skills Link project that will help young people overcome barriers to employment and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make a successful transition to the job market or return to school. Through the project they will have the opportunity to earn certification in specialized training such as Canadian Food Safety and Construction Safety. They will also gain work experience with local employers in areas including the service, energy and construction sectors.

Free family picnic at Blue Grass Sod Farms Celebrating its second anniversary, Blue Grass Sod Farms is holding a free family picnic open to the public. The picnic on Aug. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray and Play, near the corner of 47A Avenue and 48th Street part of Rotary Recreation Park. The picnic features a hot dog lunch served at noon followed by entertainment, face paintings, draw prizes for children and adults and fun in the 7,500 square foot spray park.

Pioneer Days at Sunnybrook set for Aug. 15 and 16 Two days of farm fun highlight the 20th annual Pioneer Days Festival at Sunnybrook Farm Museum.

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Montague said it’s mostly adults who have been picking out books to read from the wagon. “We try to do just popular reads, popular authors. That’s usually what the demand is for. If classics get donated, we throw them in there too.” A donation can is on the wagon for anyone who can make a monetary donation, but it’s not mandatory. All the money raised goes to the library, to help run its programs which are offered free of charge. The library did some fundraising to buy the wagon. Montague said Beach Book Buddies will operate until the end of summer and will be back again in 2016 for beach tourists and residents. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com On Aug. 15 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the farm, 4701 30th St. there will be numerous events or activities at the farm including a tractor pull, pancake breakfast, beef on a bun dinner, silent auction, tractor parade, tractor exhibition, antique toy display and children’s pedal tractor pull. There will also be alive farm animal exhibition, pioneer homesteading, threshing and field demonstration, cowboy church service, home-made cookie walk, food concession, live music, face painting, barrel train rides and children’s activities. Admission costs $5 per person or $15 per family. Food costs extra. For more information call 403-340-3511 or email sbfs@shaw.ca.

Man who was wanted on Canada-wide warrant pleads not guilty Trial dates will be set for a Red Deer man who was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant earlier this year. John Timothy Knowles, 32, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and violating his probation in Red Deer provincial court Wednesday. Knowles has been in custody since Feb. 23 after he was rearrested on a Canada-wide warrant issued on Feb. 5. He is also charged with six counts of breaching probation, two counts of possession of a weapon contrary to a court order and one count each of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, assault causing bodily harm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and identity fraud to avoid arrest or prosecution. The aggravated assault and probation breach charges had previously been set for a preliminary inquiry, but defence counsel Arnold Piragoff changed his election to provincial court trial before judge John Holmes.

Prisoner faces new child porn charge A serving prisoner at the Bowden Institution now faces a new child porn charge. Ronald Everett Ross, 54, faces a charge of making, printing or publishing child porn. The charge was laid by Innisfail RCMP, indicating the alleged offence took place on May 4, 2015. Represented by duty counsel Mark Daoust in Red Deer provincial court Wednesday, Ross reserved his plea so he could get a lawyer and review the allegation against him. Judge John Holmes adjourned the matter over to Sept. 30 in Red Deer provincial court.

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Mass migration halted CALAIS SEES MORE ATTEMPTS BY MIGRANTS TO REACH ENGLAND

Hungary speeds up construction of fence to stop migrants

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CALAIS, France — Migrants rushed the tunnel linking France and England repeatedly for a second night on Wednesday and one man was crushed to death by a truck in the chaos, deepening tensions surrounding the thousands of people camped in this northern French port city. To get to the tunnel, migrants must cross a busy highway, scale or cut through barricades and fences, and pry open cargo doors or crouch in the freight cars that cradle the tractortrailers. It’s not clear how many have successfully made the 35-minute journey to Britain, but Eurotunnel said it had blocked more than 37,000 attempts since January. Nine people have died trying since June. There were wildly conflicting totals of people involved Wednesday, ranging from 150 to as many as 1,200. But French authorities and the company agreed there had been about 2,000 attempts on each of two successive nights. British Home Secretary Theresa May said “a number” of migrants made it through overnight. Attempts have been increasing exponentially as has the sense of crisis in recent weeks, spurred by new barriers around the Eurotunnel site, lack of access to the Calais port, labour strife that turned the rails into protest sites for striking workers, and an influx of desperate migrants. Many British officials are alarmed at what they see as a potential influx of foreigners, while French officials are concerned about the makeshift Calais tent camps derisively called “the Jungle.” “This exceptional migrant situation has dramatic human consequences,” said French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. “Calais is a mirror of conflicts tearing up regions of the world.” About 25 migrants were seen getting off a public bus in Calais on Wednesday with a police officer who left them by the side of the road. Several said they were returning from a night of trying to cross the Channel. “(We) come from train here and

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The construction of a fence meant to stop the flow of immigrants and refugees entering Hungary through its southern border with Serbia will be completed by Aug. 31, the Hungarian government said Wednesday. Government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs said that Interior Minister Sandor Pinter assured a Cabinet meeting that the deadline, which had earlier been set for Nov. 30, could be met. According to Kovacs, Pinter said “that the security fence can be built along its full length in a month.” Close to 100,000 migrants and refugees have entered Hungary so far this year, compared to less than 43,000 asylum seekers in all of 2014. Over the past few weeks, especially since Hungary built a sample section of the fence on the border, the number of arrivals has gone up, often exceeding 1,500 people a day. Kovacs said the government had earmarked 22.2 billion forints ($79.3 million) to fund the 175-kilometre (109-mile) long fence, in addition to 6.5 billion forints set aside earlier. Some of the funds will be used also to set up tent camps in rural areas for the migrants and refugees, gradually replacing housing in cities and towns. About 80 per cent of the asylum seekers are now from wartorn countries like Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. Most try to reach destinations further west in the European Union, like Germany or the Netherlands, before their asylum claims are settled. A government campaign rejecting migration and linking it to terrorism has been strongly criticized by the UN refugee agency and others.

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Migrants step over a fence to enter the Eurotunnel area, in Calais, northern France, Wednesday. Migrants rushed the tunnel linking France and England repeatedly for a second night on Wednesday and one man was crushed by a truck in the chaos, deepening tensions surrounding the thousands of people camped in this northern French port city. tomorrow, inshallah, try again in the train,” said an Eritrean who would not give his name as he planned further attempts to reach England. The man killed overnight, believed to be a Sudanese man in his mid-20s, was crushed by a truck as he tried to stow away, Gilles Debove, a police union official told The Associated Press. The delays were causing mayhem for truckers on both sides of the Channel. Cargo trucks were backed up overnight in Calais for several kilometres (miles) leading to the loading zone, some of them stuck on a highway overpass above one of the many makeshift migrant camps. British police, mean-

while, turned parts of a highway near the British end of the tunnel into a giant parking lot. Passenger service was also delayed. The company called for help from both the French and British governments. “It’s become a phenomenon which is beyond our means,” said spokesman John Keefe. “We’re just a small transport company operating in a little corner of Europe.” Keefe said attacks on the fences are organized. “This is very clearly criminal gangs or human traffickers who co-ordinate attacks on the fences,” he said.

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Israeli bulldozers start demolishing West Bank settlement JERUSALEM — Israeli bulldozers began demolishing a contested housing complex in a West Bank settlement on Wednesday as the prime minister’s office announced the “immediate construction” of some 300 new units at another location in the same settlement and advanced plans for about 500 new units in east Jerusalem. The move, which is likely to draw international rebuke, comes amid a standoff in the Beit El settlement, to the north of Jerusalem in the West Bank. The standoff escalated sharply Wednesday, after the Israeli Supreme Court rejected a petition to overturn its initial ruling to demolish a complex in Beit El and ordered the destruction completed no later than Thursday. The complex was deemed illegal because it was under construction without prior Israeli authorization. The military moved in and removed protesters holed up inside, but hundreds of Jewish settlers gathered at the scene and some fought with Israeli forces, who responded by firing water cannons at the protesters.

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish jets hit Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq overnight and the government said strikes would continue until the rebels lay down their arms, despite calls Wednesday by the pro-Kurdish opposition for an immediate end to the violence and the resumption of peace efforts. Turkey’s air raids against the Kurdish rebels, which came at the same time as Turkey began cracking down on the Islamic State group, are reigniting a 30-year conflict with the insurgents and leave a two-year-old, fragile peace process in pieces. The airstrikes on IS follow intense U.S. pressure on Turkey to more actively join a coalition against the extremists, but Turkey’s actions against the Kurdish rebel group pose a conundrum for U.S. President Barack Obama, who is relying heavily on the insurgents as allies in Syria. In the latest raid, Turkish warplanes pounded about half a dozen positions belonging to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, a government statement said. Locations included the group’s mountainous stronghold in Qandil. PKK spokesman Bakhtyar Dogan said the airstrikes lasted for three hours and caused “a lot of damage.” He had no casualty figures. Turkish warplanes last week began

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Syrian Kurdish militia members of YPG make a V-sign next to a flag of Abdullah Ocalan, jailed Kurdish rebel leader, and a Turkish army tank in the background in Esme village in Aleppo province, Syria, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. striking IS targets in Syria in response to an IS suicide bombing in southern Turkey that left 32 people dead, and another IS attack on Turkish forces, which killed a soldier. The PKK is affiliated with forces battling IS in Syria and Iraq. The Syrian Kurds have been among the most effective ground forces in the fight against IS and have been backed by U.S.-led airstrikes, but Turkey fears a

revival of the Kurdish insurgency in pursuit of an independent state. Selahattin Demirtas, co-chairman of the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party, called for the peace process to resume. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, however, rejected the call, saying that would not happen until the party distances itself from the rebels and the PKK withdraws its armed fighters from Turkey’s territory. “We’ll respond to their call the day they can condemn PKK terrorism the way they condemn DAESH terrorism,” Davutoglu said, using the Arabic acronym for the IS group. “Until they do that they are guilty in our eyes and in the eyes of the people.” Demirtas’ call came at the same time that a prosecutor demanded that the politician’s parliamentary immunity be lifted so that he can be prosecuted for insulting the ruling party. Turkey and its western allies consider the PKK a terrorist organization. Since 2012, however, Turkey had been negotiating with the group’s imprisoned leader for a peaceful settlement of the 30-year conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people. The rebels have attacked a major oil pipeline from Iraq, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said Wednesday, a day after they also attacked a gas pipeline from Iran. Yildiz said authorities immediately cut off the oil flow, minimizing the possible damage and loss.

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A favourite fishing spot A youngish friend is trying to become more accomplished at fly fishing by getting to know one of Alberta’s better trout streams really well. Recently he found some “new” water on this stream by travelling an obscure district road to a bridge over the stream. Did I know it, and what did I think of the place? The water looked good to him, he said, “but fishing pressure seems BOB to be higher SCAMMELL there as I found more garbage and boot prints along the bank.” I know the spot well and avoid it because the vehicle access and parking space guarantee heavy angling pressure and skittish brown trout that know how to deal with it by disappearing. That said, a talented friend took a 26 – inch brown there on a hopper pattern in late July three years ago. Somewhat upstream of that spot, an undeveloped portion of a road allowance ends at the stream’s littered bank. One day years ago, I fished the water fruitlessly, upstream and down, then, back at my rig, I made one last cast to a backwater at the far bank and got into a monumental battle with a 28 – inch brown, the third of that size of my fly fishing life. Anything can happen with fishing, but, generally you find the best, the most undisturbed water on any good trout stream by remembering and following my alphabet rule: that on any good trout stream from beginning to end, alpha to omega in Greek (or A to Z in English) there will be prime shorter portions, E to G, or Q to T, for example, that nobody ever gets to, so everyone forgets they even exist. The reasons are varied: lack of vehicle access, reluctance to ask permission to enter and cross private land, long, hard slogs through tough country, even just the failure to realize that a portion of the good stream has to be back in there, somewhere. The most isolated water on the creek my friend wants to know better is several miles that flow through a vast wilderness of road — less public land, surrounded by private land. You can get there legally by long hikes and wades from bridges 15 miles apart at the top and bottom ends, or get closer with shortcuts over private land, with the permission of owners. The long, isolated stretch flowing slowly through public land doesn’t see half a dozen anglers a year because nobody seems to realize it is there. I have floated it half a dozen times, particularly during the brown drake hatch. But you not only have to know where to put the boat in, you also have to know how to get access to it. If you try to float it between bridges, best plan to stay overnight, because it is a long, slow way. This water comes in to its own in late summer, through fall as the big spawner browns are on their way up to their spawning gravels. It became my favourite fishing on this stream, often wading up the middle, watching both banks, hunting for the sneaky little rises of huge brown trout eating ants, grasshoppers, or beetles, and the occasional riot of one grounding itself trying to catch dragonflies. On cool, dull days, the fish will rise to good hatches of blue-winged olives and in some falls up there I have caught late afternoon hatches of a very large, orange-bodied, fall, or October caddis species. On most of these isolated stretches on many streams the fish hold exceptionally close to the banks and rise to feed quietly and furtively. Most of what I consider to be the

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Above: Fishing a side channel of the lower Bow River. Below: Good rainbow trout from an obscure section of the Crowsnest River.

top nine trout streams in Alberta have unknown, seldom-fished stretches like this, the lone exception being the lower Bow River, which is fished almost entirely from drift boats, from which you see and fish it all. But even the Bow features back channels that are seldom fished. The North and South Ram Rivers feature much “unknown” prime water accessible only by hard hiking down and climbing back out, helicopters, or illegal in -stream ATV travel. Even Alberta’s top trout stream, the

tiny, 18-mile North Raven River .features several virtually inaccessible stretches except by the most intrepid bushwhackers after really big brown trout. One of my favorites involved a quarter mile wade knee-deep in mosquitoinfested muskeg. But there was the nine pound brown trout we had electro-fished and released in there in aid of the stream study for the North Raven Bucks for Wildlife project …. The Crowsnest River, almost as ac-

cessible as the North Raven, features Alberta’s only open invitation to a prime and otherwise difficult to reach stretch of a river: Al and Shirl’s famous sign out by Hwy. 3 inviting you in, requesting you close the gate, and wishing you Happy Fishing. Strangely, relatively few anglers accept the invitation to exceptional fishing, probably because of the hike in, and particularly out. Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

Some crops thrive in the hot summer sun An early warm summer means that the squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and pumpkins are flourishing. These crops love the hot weather but if the flowers are not pollinated, fruit does not form. Flowers are either complete or incomplete. Complete flowers have both pistil and LINDA stamen, female TOMLINSON and male flower parts. Flowers that are complete will usually self-pollinate in a gentle breeze, a slight shake or with insects. There are pollination sprays on the market but they do not pollinate the plant.

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The spray shakes the plant enough to get it to self-pollinate. It is effective if used as it reminds people to shake the plants. According to the Stokes catalogue the best time to pollinate a tomato plant is between 10 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. Both peppers and tomatoes will cross pollinate which with another variety of pepper or tomato which means that different varieties planted close together can produce interesting results. Zucchini, pumpkins, melons and squash produce male and female flowers. Zucchini’s usually pollinate quickly as both male and female flowers appear early in the year. Squash and pumpkins usually produce male flowers for at least a week before the female ones arrive. Given a long season, insects pollinate more fruit that the plants can sustain. Unfortunately, the season is short which means that it is important to pollinate female flowers as soon as

they appear. It is easy to distinguish between male and female flowers. Male flowers are usually on a taller stem and the female flower will have a miniature fruit below the flower. Squash flowers are easy to pollinate as the flowers are large. To pollinate a flower the pollen of the male flower must come in contact with the stigma on the female flower. This can occasionally be done by shaking pollen from the male flower into the flower but it doesn’t always work. Removing pollen from the male flower with a cotton swab, or paintbrush and rubbing it on the stigma has much better results. When there are many male flowers, picking one and rubbing it on the stigma on the female flower is very effective. All flowers on squash are short lived. It is best to pollinate in the morning when the flowers just open. There are two types of cucumbers,

seedless often called; greenhouse or long english and the ones with seeds in the middle. Seedless cucumbers do not need to be pollinated. Left on their own, they will grow into long, tasty fruit. All other varieties of cucumbers, like the squash, and melons have male and female flowers and must be pollinated to produce fruit. Cucumbers that are gown outside, and not covered are usually pollinated by insects. Ones that are grown in the greenhouse or under a row cover should be hand pollinated. It is easy to see if flowers are not pollinated as the flowers and miniature fruit will turn yellow and drop from the plants. Taking the time to pollinate plants in the morning can make a huge difference to the crop. Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist that lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at your_garden@hotmail.com

HEALTH

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015

What you should know about the trans fat ban Good riddance to Franken-Fats! Thanks to a new Food and Drug Administration ruling, food makers must phase out the use of artificial trans fats over the next three years. T hat’s big news for your heart, because this change could prevent 10,000 to 20,000 heart attacks and other heart events every year, saving up to 7,000 lives! But, like Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” So here’s what you can do in the meantime to sidestep trans fats still lurking in food, and what you should know about fats that are stepping in as a replacement. Keep reading labels. During the three-year phaseout, you’ll still find trans fats in processed foods. Check the Nutrition Facts panel for trans fats content, but don’t stop there. Under current FDA rules, food makers can claim “0 trans fats” as long as the product has less than 0.5 grams of trans fats per serving. That can add up to trouble for your arteries and heart. So read the ingredients list, too. If you see the words “partially hydrogenated fat” or “partially hydrogenated oil,” there are traces of trans fats in the food. Make this a continuing habit, because food companies will be petitioning the FDA for exemptions to allow trans fats to stay in some foods.

Zero trans Trans fats fats doesn’t alternatives mean heartinclude controhealthy. versial tropical Since 2006, oils like palm when the FDA and coconut, required the lista new type of ing of trans fats processed fat content on Nucalled interesttrition Facts laerified oil and, bels, Americans in some cases, have consumed butter and lard. 80 percent less While we MIKE ROIZEN & MEHMET OZ trans fats, and know that vegwe know what etable oils (olfood companies ive, canola, sunhave replaced it flower and soy, with. for example) When Harcan be healthy vard Medical School researchers replacements and that animal fats can checked 83 brand-name packaged and raise heart, cancer and brain dysfuncrestaurant foods reformulated to re- tion risks, we know less about the othmove trans fats, they found that over 90 ers. percent had less total fat in their new Palm and coconut oil, for example, recipes. might or might not be better for you That’s good news, but it doesn’t mag- than trans fats, because they contain ically convert the types of foods that large amounts of saturated fat. typically contain trans fats into health Two tablespoons of palm oil has 22 foods! grams of saturated fat, compared with Tub margarines, packaged cookies 14 grams in the same amount of butter! and crackers, fast-food fries and burg- In one review, researchers found that ers are less heart-threatening than people who replaced trans fats with they used to be, but they still pack lots palm oil improved their cholesterol of calories and artery-clogging satu- profile, but people who used vegetable rated fat. oils had even better numbers. The jury’s still out on some trans Palm oil has another downside: Infats replacements. creased use is destroying rain forests

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Three great reasons the whole food diet is for you No matter what nutritional approach you choose to adopt — a zone diet, a low carb diet, a paleo diet, a vegetarian diet, or otherwise — one key concept that any diet you choose to satisfy is the ‘whole foods’ requirement. This means that during your diet, you are not eating any foods that aren’t in their naturally found state. This means no packaged foods, no processed foods, and definitely no foods prepared using sugar. CABEL If you still MCELDERRY haven’t made the switch over to a whole food diet, it’s time to remind yourself three key benefits of doing so. Here is why a whole foods diet plan is for you.

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Greater Hunger Control For many people, no matter how determined they are on their diet, as soon as hunger rears its ugly head, all bets are off. When your stomach is growling so loud you swear your co-workers can hear it, trying to stick to your healthy eating plan is virtually impossible. It’s during these moments that sugary foods – cake, pasta, cookies, and of the like look so very good. Your body needs an instant boost of sugar and energy and they will provide it. With weakened will power, you typically go in for the ‘kill’, so to speak. If you start eating naturally whole foods consistently however, your hunger level will decrease significantly because of this. You’ll find that you no longer have those intense food cravings and you simply have better control over your food choices because you aren’t feeling

that discomfort of near-painful hunger. This makes losing weight that much easier.

Improved Nutritional Intake Another reason to go wholefood? It will dramatically boost your nutritional intake. Remember that each time a food is processed, it’s stripped away from many of the vitamins and minerals that food contains. This means that you are virtually taking in empty calories – calories that will do very little to actually help your body. Over time, this can lead to nutritional deficiencies if you aren’t eating enough good foods to balance. For those on reduced calorie diets for fat loss, the chances you are taking in enough good foods will be low.

Steady Energy Levels Finally, by eating a whole food diet, you’ll also maintain stable energy levels. You can thank the lack of blood sugar spikes and crashes for this one. Whole foods contain more dietary fiber than their processed counterparts, which means you won’t see that blood glucose rise, which causes a spike in energy, followed by the crash shortly after, which leaves you wanting to take a nap in your office chair. If energy is a problem for you, chances are your diet is to blame. Switch to whole foods and you should see this problem resolve itself. So there you have the main reasons that you should be considering a whole food diet plan. Are you eating as you should?

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MEDICINE BY DESIGN

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has been awarded a $114-million federal grant for a new regenerative medicine program aimed at developing innovative cell-based treatments for such major diseases as cancer, diabetes and blindness. The seven-year grant — the largest in the university’s history — is the first of five to be awarded to post-secondary institutions under the Canada First Research Excellence Fund established by the federal government last year. Peter Zandstra, a professor in the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, said the goal of the university’s Medicine by Design program is to accelerate the impact of regenerative medicine on patient care and to translate discoveries in the field into economic benefit. “But in order to do that we really need to add new technologies and new capabilities to the regenerative medicine tool box,” Zandstra said in an interview following the grant’s announcement Tuesday. “What the program allows us to do is to bring engineers, scientists and clinicians together, but also to start to build capacities in computational biology ... and synthetic biology to design new cell types, new devices

and new tissues that can be used therapeutically.” Medicine by Design will involve more than 50 researchers and clinicians from the university and affiliated health-care institutions — Sick Kids Hospital, the University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital. The program also has partnerships with Peking University, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, the UK Regenerative Medicine Program and Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet. “This investment is something that propels the University of Toronto in the area of stem cell research to really become the world leader of regenerative medicine,” Ed Holder, minister of State for Science and Technology, said after announcing the grant to create Medicine by Design. The program, which has partnered with the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine, also plans to establish several start-up companies to supply leading-edge technologies in the field to a growing international market. “We’ll be able to design cells, tissues and organs from the ground up,” Zandstra said, noting that regenerative medicine is at an “inflection point.”

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in Indonesia and Malaysia, home to orangutans and Sumatran tigers, as lands are burned for palm plantations. Coconut oil’s unique type of saturated fat, lauric acid, might explain why this tropical oil can boost levels of heart-healthy HDLs. But it does cause (in animal studies) gene changes that promote inflammation, especially in the brain. It’s also high in calories and clearly not as healthy as olive or canola oil. Meanwhile, the biggest question mark is “interesterified oil,” which is showing up on the ingredient lists of some processed foods as a trans fats stand-in. Produced by linking saturated fatty acids to vegetable oil molecules, this newer fat hasn’t been well-studied. But early research hints that it might increase levels of heart-threatening LDLs, reduce levels of healthy HDLs and even mess with blood sugar. Find healthy replacements. Use the time to transition away from all saturated fats, refined carbohydrates and added sweeteners. Replace junky foods with sliced veggies, your favorite fruit, nonfat, no-sugar-added yogurt, nuts and healthy dips.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015

From wags to riches RENOWNED CELEBRITY DOG TRAINER TAKES VIEWERS BACKSTAGE IN NEW SHOW BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — For years, Bill Berloni has taught his dogs to play make believe. Now, he’s making it real. The trainer teaches rescue dogs to beg, bark and bow or sit, stand and shake for movies, TV and the Broadway stage. Once the animal actors retire, he brings them home to join his 30 dogs, one cat, farm animals and singing macaw that swears like a sailor. He is bringing the motley crew to reality TV in From Wags to Riches with Bill Berloni, the Discovery Family Channel’s first original series, debuting next week. Berloni’s stable of stars — all found from shelters — have appeared in Broadway shows, touring companies, special events, the New York City Ballet, movies, television and commercials. He estimates he’s rescued 150 dogs since 1977. Berloni, 58, who was recognized by the Tony Awards for excellence in the theatre, has been approached about a reality series before. He says he gave this one the green light because “there aren’t many shows about good people doing good things.” Some animal-welfare groups denounce animals in entertainment, but Berloni believes dogs were made for show business. He says he would never train a wild animal, but he does transform rough-and-tumble pooches into top actors. He rescued a Chihuahua named Chico, who went on to play Bruiser in

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Veteran animal trainer Bill Berloni poses with Taran, who was trained to play Winn Dixie in the movie ‘Because of Winn-Dixie,’ on his farm in Higganum, on June 12, 2015. Legally Blonde: The Musical, when he was prone to biting and about to be euthanized at the pound. Berloni worked with Chico until he could bark on cue and run into his carrier whenever an actress says, “White shoes after Labor Day.” Now, the tiny pooch that sleeps in the crook of his arm. “Chico lives for me, and you can’t help but respond to that. It is a huge responsibility,” the self-taught trainer

said. Dogs are hardest to train for the stage, Berloni said. Unlike TV and film, there is no editing button, and it’s impossible to mask distractions from audiences and actors. The dog he trained to play Sandy in the original stage production of Annie in 1977 eyeballed the audience as theatregoers in the front row were munching on fried chicken. But Sandy didn’t leave the stage, Berloni said.

Annie” was a huge hit, and Sandy became the longest-running dog actor on Broadway — she didn’t miss a performance in seven years. Sandy gave Berloni his start training celebrity dogs. He was working at an opera house in Connecticut, where he and his family live on a farm in Higganum, when a producer asked him to find and train the dog for Annie. Things are a bit less glamorous on the reality show, which is wrapping up its first four episodes. At home, Berloni’s salty macaw rules the roost. The bird named Kevin turns the kitchen sink into his stage, belting out tunes such as Tomorrow and It’s Raining Men. Despite his outrageous personality, Kevin has never acted, unlike his fellow pets. “He is only a star in our living room,” Berloni said. Co-executive producer Sarah T. Davies says the show stands out for its simple moments: A group of dogs playing in the snow; a massive St. Bernard getting a bath; his wife and daughter competing to bake the best dog biscuits. “I do regard him as a real-life Dr. Doolittle,” Davies said. Berloni says he’s focused on improving animals’ lives rather than the camera crews, but fame is nothing new. He had to confront it even at his daughter’s preschool about a decade ago. “They called us in and said our daughter had a vivid imagination. They said she told them I was at Sesame Street playing with Elmo. I told them I was,” Berloni said.

Future Daily Show host tackles racism, skips politics BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SANTA MONICA, Calif. — In an hour-long comedy set, Trevor Noah hit the kind of social satire notes to be expected of Jon Stewart’s Daily Show heir. Noah riffed at length Tuesday night about black fear of police violence. He called out pundits who make snap judgments linking Muslims and terrorism. And the native of formerly apartheid South Afri- Trevor Noah can marveled at his discovery of “charming American racism.” But the comedian took a pass on the barbed political humour and com-

mentary that’s a mainstay of Stewart’s Comedy Central program. Not even a Donald Trump hair joke made it into Noah’s repertoire this night. If he has a burning passion to referee the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign slugfest already well underway — or other aspects of American politics — he hid it from an audience of fans and TV critics who were invited to his performance in advance of a media Q&A with the performer Wednesday. How Noah the standup will merge or diverge from Noah the Daily Show host will be seen when he takes over Sept. 28 from Stewart, who’s days away from his last show on Aug. 6. Noah, 31, referred only briefly to the high-profile stage he will soon command, one that Stewart made an unlikely but potent part of the electoral process. “As some of you may or may not know, I got a job,” Noah said, drawing cheers and applause. “That’s how my grandmother put it.” He later joked that his mother was prouder of

his youngest brother’s election to his school’s student council. Throughout his crowd-pleasing routine, Noah employed skilful mimicry of American dialects, a variety of sound effects — including Star Wars light sabers in action — and flashes of his notable dimples. The G-rated humour was mostly in service of his observations on ethnic divisions. He warmed up the crowd with a riff on the commonly heard “whoo-hoo” exclamation that he called the “sound of happiness, white happiness.” Not always the case for blacks, he said. “There’s a moment in ‘whoo-hoo’ that sounds eerily similar to a police siren,” Noah said. He then segued into a discourse on recent black deaths, saying the “unspoken agreement” that protected blacks who behaved cautiously when stopped by police has been abandoned. “Now, I don’t know how not to die. Because every time I turn on the news, another black person has been killed for seemingly fewer and fewer reason-

able reasons,” he said, starting with the non-police shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida. Adopting a flat American accent, Noah mimicked a TV news commentator: “Who was this young boy ... and why was he wearing a hoodie? What was he doing in this neighbourhood wearing a hoodie?” If the lesson was to avoid wearing hoodies while black, Noah said, it was rewritten with the deaths of Michael Brown in Missouri (“He didn’t have a hoodie. He approached a police officer”) and again with Walter Scott in South Carolina (“Running away from a policeman, he got shot five times in the back”). Noah also targeted what he called the kneejerk labeling of Muslims as terrorists, the lack of Hispanics in the Star Wars films and the jarringly friendly racism of Americans, including a “classic Southern belle” who he said gushed over him yet used a racial epithet.

alities became eligible for the Booker, previously open only to British, Irish and Commonwealth authors. Six finalists will be announced Sept. 15 and the winner revealed Oct. 13.

BRIEF 13 contenders for $78,000 Booker Prize for fiction LONDON — Novels by Americans Anne Tyler and Marilynne Robinson are among 13 contenders for the 50,000-pound ($78,000) Booker Prize for fiction. The list, chosen from 156 entries and announced Wednesday, includes A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James, the first Jamaica-born Booker contender. Also selected are Ireland’s Anne Enright for The Green Road and British writer Andrew O’Hagan’s The Illuminations. Two years ago, writers of all nation-

Drake invokes Joe Carter in latest shot at Meek Mill TORONTO — Touch ’em all, Drake. The Toronto rapper invoked beloved ex-Blue Jays slugger Joe Carter with his latest shot in his ongoing feud with rapper Meek Mill. The Grammy winner issued Back to Back overnight, accompanied by a photo of Carter’s triumphant trot following his World Series-winning walkoff home run in 1993. Of course, Toronto’s opponent that year was Philadelphia — Mill’s home town. After Charged Up, it’s Drake’s second lyrical response to Mill, who alleged on Twitter recently that Drake doesn’t write his own rhymes.

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HERITAGE DAY CLASSIFIED Hours & Deadlines Phones & Offices CLOSED Aug.3 BOYCE Harold Osborne Feb. 19, 1929-July 24, 2015 “ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing”. II Timothy 4:7-8 The family of Harold Boyce announce his passing on to Heaven on July 24, 2015. Harold was born on February 19, 1929, on the family farm south of Erskine. On September 7, 1951, he married Dorothy Rachar and they lived in the Erskine area until 1972. Harold’s life was very full with raising his family and farming. Harold was a charter member of the Erskine Evangelical Free Church and was very active in community organizations. They then moved to Lacombe in 1972 where Harold farmed and then worked at Weidner’s Esso. Harold had a passion for Camp ministry and served in various capacities with Camp Silversides. In 1979 they moved to Red Deer where Harold worked for the Red Deer Advocate, delivering bundles of newspapers to the towns and villages between Red Deer and Stettler, for over 30 years. Harold’s strong faith in God sustained him all his life and it was his desire that his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Harold leaves to mourn his children, Lois (Doug) Plett of Gadsby; Ken (Audrey) Boyce of Red Deer; Marilyn (Peter) Caden of Red Deer; Kathy (Sterling) Burrell of Lacombe; Bev (Lowry) Burrell of Victoria, BC; Murray (Lahny) Boyce of Red Deer; 42 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Harold is predeceased by his wife Dorothy; son, Doug Boyce; son-in-law, Al Thibeau; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and John Gessleman; and daughter, Christine Boyce. The family wishes to thank Symphony Senior Inglewood Administration and Care-Givers for their excellent, caring, compassionate service to Dad for the past three years. A celebration of Harold’s life will be held on August 4, 2015, 2:00 pm., at Crossroads Church, West side of Hwy. 2 on 32 St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Silversides, Box 519, Bentley, AB. T0C 0J0; Samaritan’s Purse, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgay, AB T3J 5H5, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

GODWIN Loriann Marie May 7th, 1965-July 26th, 2015 It is with a sad heart and loving memories the family of Loriann Marie Godwin announces her sudden passing on Sunday, July 26th, 2015 at the age of 50. Loriann is survived by her loving husband Mike, her two sons Matthew and Brendan. Her mother Barb Weise (Al), her brother Chris Morey, her mother in law Helen Godwin, sister in law Christine Goodine (Mike), and nephews Ryley, Keenan, and Jacob. She is also survived by very special friends Myrna Arrison, Jodi, Jenny and Brent Raycraft, Mark and Nicole Bouliane, and Martin, Dana, Bella, Braydon Bouliane. Predeceased by her father Garnet Morey and her brother David Morey. Loriann was very proud of her sons, Matthew and Brendan for their involvement with Air Cadets. She was also a very proud and honored wife of a fire fighter for the City of Red Deer. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 31st, 2015 at 11am at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made directly to the 24 Red Deer Royal Air Cadet Squadron, 4402 55th Street, Cormack Armories, Red Deer, Ab, T4N 2H1. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

GREENE Richard Garry May 23, 1943 - July 24, 2015 Garry died suddenly at the age of 72 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and raised on a farm near Carmangay, Alberta. As an adult he moved to Claresholm, married Marilyn and raised 2 children. While working at Bishop’s Service he became a licensed Partsman. In 1978 the family moved to Penhold. Garry was a Dealer for SnapOn Tools for about 5 years, then bought Penhold Corner Service (Scotty’s) and he became very involved in the community. After returning to Southern Alberta to a farm near Fort Macleod, Garry and Marilyn retired to Red Deer in 2005. Garry’s passions were woodworking, gardening, and fishing. He considered everyone on Michener Close his friend. Garry was predeceased by his parents Vernon and Merle Greene. He is survived by Marilyn, his daughter Shannon of Calgary, son Darren of Red Deer and granddaughter Kayla of Red Deer. He’s also survived by his brother Daryl (Barb) of Claresholm, sister Lynn (Ed) Bradley of Rivers, Manitoba and all their families. He also leaves behind many cousins. Garry will be greatly missed by all of Marilyn’s family. Friends and family wishing to share memories of Garry with us are invited to stop by the Golden Circle, 4620-47A Ave., Red Deer; Tuesday, August 4 from 2 to 4pm for an Open House Memorial Tea. The family would like to express or heartfelt thanks to EMS and all of the Medical Teams in Emergency and ICU. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

LUTZ Brodie John 1992-2015 With heavy hearts, the family of Brodie Lutz is deeply saddened to share the news of his sudden passing on July 24th at the age of 22 years. Brodie was the muchloved youngest son of Fred and Robin Lutz, an incredible brother to Kirby (Andrew) Rees and Bryden (Ashton) Lutz, an amazing uncle to Cohen Rees and an affectionate grandson to Marj McGillis. He also leaves to mourn the loss, his close cousins Pam (Eric and Shela) Amulaku, Karen (Maluk and Galaxia) Ayom, Kyla McGillis, Raina Vandal and Shayna McGillis, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. As a graduate of SAIT’s Power Process Program, Brodie was working as a Power Engineer at Weyerhaeuser in Drayton Valley at the time of his passing. Brodie was a talented athlete who excelled in hockey, lacrosse, basketball and other sports. A celebration of Brodie’s life will be held at the Innisfail United Church on Friday, July 31st at 1pm. Memorial donations can be made to STARS Air Ambulance. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

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SERVICE RIG McGOWAN Laura 1929-2015 Laura passed away peacefully on Friday July 24, 2015 at the Red Deer Hospice after a short battle with cancer. She was born on May 7, 1929 in Saunders Creek, Alberta and later married Ted McGowan on October 18, 1952 in Markerville. Ted passed away in 1962. Laura was a civil servant for 37 years at CFB Penhold, up to her retirement in 1992. She was survived by one son Don (Judy), grandchildren; Tammy (Chad Scotvold), Don (Lauren), and four very special greatgrandchildren; Sloan, Lexi, Brody and Brynn. She is also survived by one sister Joan Watson, and sister-in-law Fran Weyts. As per Laura’s wishes no funeral services will be held. Donations in Laura’s memory may be made to Red Deer Hospice.

in our Stettler Field. Applicants need to be mechanically inclined, motivated to work hard and learn quickly. Associated industry experience eg. instrumentation or facilities construction experience would be an asset but is not necessarily required. This position offers a diverse and challenging work environment with competitive pay, attractive benefits and the ability to grow within the organization. Applicants must live or be willing to relocate to within a 20 minute commute of the work place location (Stettler). Please Submit Resume’s Attention Human Resources Email: payroll@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309, 333 96th Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T3K 0S3

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EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS LTD Become an Optician? Would you like to become an Optician? Earn your Diploma in Optical Sciences at NAIT’S 2 yr. program REQUIREMENTS -Grade 12, GED, or assessed equivalent -Must be a Canadian citizen Enrollment starts May 1 - Aug. 15, 2015 Course cost $3000/yr. Employer will payroll deduction for assistance, if req’d. EARN WHILE YOU LEARN Full time employment 40/hrs/wk Training & Practicum hours proved to successful candidate. Mon. - Fri. 10-7 Sat. 9-6 Medical/Dental Benefits To arrange for an interview, please call 403-347-7889 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons 8 vacancies at each location for FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS for 3 locations $13/hr. + benefits. F/T & P/T positions. Permanent shift work, weekends, days, nights, evenings. Start date as soon as possible. No experience or education req’d. Job description avail. at www.timhortons.com Apply in person to 6620 Orr Drive. Red Deer, 6017 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds, or 4924-46 St. Lacombe. or Call 403-848-2356

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PAT’S Off-Road Transport is currently hiring

TRAINING CENTRE

experienced managers

Industries #1 Choice!

for our Canadian Division. We are proud to offer our employees on the job skill development training to enable their career growth and an opportunity to advance within our company. Position description: Managers are accountable for the welfare and operational excellence of their crew. They are responsible to promote teamwork, ensure their team complies with all Company Health, Safety & Environment policies and regulations, improve performance and seek out new opportunities, along with ensuring all paperwork is completed in a timely manner. Managers must do direct sales with clients and potential clients. Position responsibilities: - Effectively communicate with upper management, Crew and our Clients in the planning coordination and execution of our services - Review all functions and ensure they are error free and within the capacity of the crew and equipment - Plan and coordinate - Ensure all equipment is inspected and properly configured to meet treatment requirements - Complete and submit all paperwork including invoices, logbooks, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, etc. to meet specified deadlines Position qualifications: - Team leadership - Must be willing to relocate - Fit for work - Extensive heavy truck driving experience and clean Driver’s Abstract - First Aid / CPR - H2S Alive To apply: Please attach your resume including a list of your current certifications and current Driver’s Abstract, and email it to patsoffroad@thehat.ca or fax to 403-504-1711 Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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EquipmentHeavy

1640

Tools

OLDER Rockwell table saw, asking $150 obo 403-342-1934 SKILL SAW, Craftsman 7.25, $50. 403-314-0804

1500-1990

1520

ANTIQUE dress maker’s form. Adjustable height. Decorative cast iron feet/base. $75. Call (403) 342-7908

Advocate Opportunities

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

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

VARIETY of miscellaneous tools, $20. 403-885-5020

NORTH HILL (6889 50 AVE) LOCATION

LACOMBE BLACKFALDS Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303 CARRIERS NEEDED

SUPERVISORS

1 BALINESE kitten, 1 Siamese $60/ea; 403-887-3649 FOUR free kittens, please pick up with kennel. 403-782-3031 FREE barn kittens to a good home. Tame and litter trained. 780-986-3037

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307 ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For early morning delivery by 6:30 am Mon. - Sat. in

FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

DEER PARK AREA

ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA 1 blk. of Davison Dr, Dietz Close and Durie Cl.

Archibald Cres. BOWER AREA

EASTVIEW AREA

Beatty Cres/Barrett Drive Baile Close/Boyce St. Bunn Cres/Baird St.

Elder St. and Ebert Ave. $49.00/mo.

MORRISROE AREA

Sporting Goods

1860

576570

50, 51, 51A & 52 St. between 40th ave. and 43 Ave. and Michener Dr. and 50A St. between 40 Ave. and 42 Ave. $122.00/mo

SUNNYBROOK AREA

880

Sherwood Cres. Stirling Close Scott St.

Pidherney’s

For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

SOUTHBROOK AREA

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now.

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FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

1/2 DUPLEX, 2 bdrm. c/w stove/fridge, no pets, n/’s, 40+, $900 rent + utils., $900 s.d., 403-348-0241 2 BDRM. Main floor. Eastview. $1350 + S.D. $1350 incl. all utils., Optik, Wi-Fi 403-392-4535 3 BDRM. house in Rimbey $1200 +/mo. 403-704-6397 3 BDRM. main floor, approx 1000 sq.ft. Shared Laundry. $950 + utils. 403-660-7094

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For Rent - 2 bedroom apt with in suite laundry, A/C, elevator & underground parking. $1475/month, does not include utilities. No Smoking, No Pets. 3430 49 Ave Red Deer. Call 403-350-0989 SEIBEL PROPERTY 6 locations in Red Deer, 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, appls, starting at $1150. For more info 403-347-7545 or 403-304-7576

Sagewood Close/Sawyer Close

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Pidherney’s requires the following for work based out of the Blackfalds Ofﬁce We require experienced

Vanier Drive Victor Close ************************

Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operators Pidherney’s offers: • Top wages paid on experience • Beneﬁt package • Career Advancement Opportunities First Aid and Ground Disturbance certiﬁcates required. 577602H1

Please forward resumes to: hr@pidherneys.com or fax: 403-845-5370 Attention: Dave McLaughlin, in conﬁdence.

Misc. Help

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com

GROW WITH US Excellent Salary with Beneﬁts

Accounting

1010

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN

Become a sought-after professional in the art and science of carpet & upholstery and all-surface cleaning! Work Monday to Friday during the day, with some evenings and Saturdays. We’re looking for someone with: • Good communication skills • A commitment to excellence • Mechanical aptitude • Good physical ﬁtness • Good hand/eye coordination

Contractors

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BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

Learn under the personal direction of one of North America’s experts in restorative cleaning!

CONCRETE??? We’ll do it all...Free est. Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197

Salary and Beneﬁts based on skill set and experience

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060

1160

Entertainment

DANCE DJ SERVICES 587-679-8606 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Handyman Services

1200

BEAT THE RUSH! Book now for your home projects. Reno’s, flooring, painting, small concrete/rock work, landscaping, small tree cutting, fencing & decking. Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY SPA

Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment.

WOOD fences starting at 10 - 2am Private back entry $18/ft. 403-352-4034 403-341-4445

Eavestroughing 567358G6-30

Drop oﬀ or mail resume + driver’s abstract to MancusoCleaning #8-7428-49 Ave Red Deer, T4P 1M2 www.mancusocleaning.com

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ROBUST CLEANING SERVICES Eavestroughs and gutters cleaned. Free quotes. 403-506-4822

CLEARVIEW 3 bdrm. 4-Plex, 4 appls., 1 1/2 baths, Rent $1075. incl. sewer, water and garbage. D.D. $650. Avail. Aug. 1. 403-304-5337

Misc. Services

1290

Painters/ Decorators

1 BDRM. lower level legal suite in house, all utils, Opik tv, wifi incld, off street parking $1150/mo. + DD 403-392-4535 2 BDRM. bsmt suite. Rent $950 DD same avail. Aug. 1 403-348-1304 2 BDRM. lrg. suite adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, Avail. Sept.1 $900/mo., S.D. $650. 403-304-5337

COMMUNITY Now leasing for Sept. 1! 1 & 2 BDRMs from $1230. In-suite laundry. Dishwasher. Storage. Balcony. Pet friendly. Elevator. Parking avail. Gym. Community garden. Non-smoking. On-site mgmt. 39 Van Slyke Way, Red Deer. 403-392-6751 SkylineLiving.ca FEMALE TENANT wanted, A.I.S.H. welcome, incld’s furnished bdrm., kitchen facilities, washer/dryer & utils. $500. rent & S.D. Phone Dalyse after 6 pm. weekdays 403-896-3722 or Mike 403-346-8581 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MORRISROE MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm., Adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets. 403-596-2444

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 3 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955 PONOKA, lrg. 1 bdrm apt. incld’s, laundry & all utils. $750. Avail. immed. no pets, n/s 403-993-3441 Rent starting at $949/month 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. Heat & water included. Cat friendly. 86 Bell Street, Red Deer leasing@ rentmidwest.com 1(888)679-8031

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ROOM TO RENT very large $450. 403-350-4712

Mobile Lot

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PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Down payment $4000. Call Free Est. 403-872-8888 at anytime. 403-588-8820

Roofing

1370

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. WCB covered, fully Licensed & Insured. 403-896-4869 QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s Roofing. Re-roofing specialist. Fully insured. Insurance claims welcome. 10 yr. warranty on all work. 403-350-7602

Seniors’ Services

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PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

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Realtors & Services

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HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777

Window Cleaning

1420

Property clean up 505-4777

ROBUST CLEANING SERVICES - Windows, Eavestroughs, vinyl siding. Pckg. pricing, free quotes. 403-506-4822

CLEAN UP AND JUNK REMOVAL. 403 550 2502

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5* JUNK REMOVAL

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Suites

COZY Furnished room, n/s, $575. 403-466-7979

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880

ACROSS from park, Oriole Park, 3 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls. Rent $1075/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. now or Aug. 1. 403-304-5337

Rooms For Rent

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

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

3 BDRM., no pets, $1000 mo. 403-343-6609

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

services

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4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

2 BDRM. N/S, no pets. $875 rent/d.d. 1 BDRM. AIR HOCKEY by SportsN/S, no pets. $790 craft was $900 new, exc. rent/d.d. 403-346-1458 cond, $195. 403-352-8811 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious GOLF clubs and misc. suites 3 appls., heat/water clubs and bag $20 and incld., ADULT ONLY up. 403-314-0804 BLDG, no pets, Oriole T-BAR back roll sports Park. 403-986-6889 equipment, hardly used, BRAND NEW asking $100 obo Call 403-346-4263 RENTAL

Condos/ Townhouses

MICHENER AREA

Marion Cres/Mackenzie Cres. Metcalf Ave/Mayberry McKinnon/Munro Cres.

1830

Cats

CARRIERS REQUIRED

2 days per week, no weekends

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

1660

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

FULL TIME

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100 VHS movies, $75. CLEARVIEW MEADOWS 403-885-5020 4 Plex, 2+1 bdrms., 1.5 baths, $1100, N/S, no OVER 100 LP records, (45 pets. 403-391-1780 & 78). $100. 403-885-5020 Firewood QUAD cargo bag (never Close To Hospital used) $25; 3 man tent, 2 bdrm. 4 plex, 5 appl., AFFORDABLE $35; one folding camp cot, indlds. heat & water/city Homestead Firewood $10. 403-342-7460 pkg. no pets, n/s, Spruce, Pine - Split. Avail. $975/mo., avail. Sept. 1. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 VINTAGE Royal Doulton (403) 350-7722 Beswick horse, brown shetland Pony, 3 1/2” high B.C. Birch, Aspen, NORMANDEAU Merrell Ortholite 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail. $40; shoes, air cushioned, size appls. $1100. No pets, N/S PH. Lyle 403-783-2275 6 1/2, like new $25. Lazy Quiet adults. 403-350-1717 Boy, recliner, tall style, beige, $95. 403-352-8811

Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308 at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

1 day a week in:

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Misc. for Sale

To deliver the

Now Hiring

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Stereos TV's, VCRs

Flyer carriers needed for afternoon delivery 2 days/week Wed. & Fri. on Weddell Cres. & William Cl.

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS

Condos/ Townhouses

WANTED

1630

WESTPARK

CARRIERS REQUIRED

Misc. Help

1720

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

CLASSIFICATIONS

1710

Household Appliances

WOODEN toy helicopter, 7 CU. FT. freezer 31”w, 2 good cond., $5; and wood- baskets, locks, $75 obo en food sets by Melissa 403-755-2760 and Doug, large variety, complete sets, very good Household cond., $75 for all sets. Furnishings 403-314-9603

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Antiques & Art

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Children's Items

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Advocate Opportunities

• Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities • Medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks Apply in person or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

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Employment Training

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Restaurant/ Hotel

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Houses For Sale

4020

“COMING SOON” BY

SERGE’S HOMES

Duplex in Red Deer Close to Schools and Recreation Center. For More Info Call Bob 403-505-8050

Congress urged to back nuke deal IMPLEMENTATION PREFERABLE TO MILITARY STRIKE: DEFENCE SECRETARY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RISER HOMES

BLACKFALDS 1200 sq. ft. bi-level walkout 3 bdrm. 2 bath, open Áoor plan, a must see! $355,000 Legal fees, GST, sod, tree and appls. incld. LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

RISER HOMES

Blackfalds Bungalow walkout backing onto valley view. A must see This 2 bdrm. 2 bath has many upgrades. This weekend only $405.000. GST, legal fees and 4 appl. package included. LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

PRICED TO SELL! MICHENER Hill condos Phase 3 NEW 4th Ár. corner suite, 1096 Sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, a/c, all appls, underground parking w/storage, recreational amenities, extended care center attached, deck 403-227-6554 to 4 pm. weekdays or 588-8623 anytime. Pics avail. on kijji

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Cottages/Resort Property

WHISPERING Pines golf course lots on 2nd fairway, facing west. Phase 4, lots #38 & #39. Fully serviced. Listed at $88,888 each. “ MAKE ME AN OFFER FOR BOTH “ Call Nes : Royal LePage Benchmark (403) 601-2760 Cell (403) 990-5122

Lots For Sale

4160

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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wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

ANTIQUE cars. Exc. running cond. Call for details. 403-396-2396

5030

Cars

2006 VW JETTA, gas, 2.0 turbo, leather, sunroof, 189,000 km, $6750 403-318-1010

5040

SUV's

2015 TOYOTA 4Runner Limited, remote start, lots of extras, 490 km, $53,000 obo. 403-392-5446

Trucks

5050

2009 DURAMAX GMC 3/4 ton 120,000 kms, full load, 403-227-6794 403-05-4193

Motorhomes

5100

1977 VANGUARD Class C fully self contained, 403-505-0962 for appt.

Boats & Marine

5160

WASHINGTON — Defence Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that the U.S. armed forces stand ready to confront Iran, but told lawmakers that a successful implementation of the nuclear agreement with Tehran is preferable to a military strike. Carter, Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and three members of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet testified at a committee hearing as part of the White House’s aggressive campaign to convince Congress to back the Iranian nuclear deal, which calls on Iran to curb its nuclear program in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctions relief. Carter said there is a possibility that the nuclear agreement will move forward, but will not be “successfully implemented.” “That’s why we are under instructions from the president to preserve, and indeed we are improving — and I can’t get into that here — the military option,” Carter said. “Temporary as it is, it needs to be there be-

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CENTENNIAL, Colo. — James Holmes’ mother insisted Wednesday that she would “have been crawling on all fours” to reach him had she known he was talking about killing people weeks before he ambushed a crowded Colorado movie theatre. Arlene Holmes said her son’s campus psychiatrist never told her that James Holmes had homicidal thoughts when she called that June and revealed that he was quitting therapy and dropping out of school. “We wouldn’t be sitting here if she had told me that!” Holmes’ mother said, her James Holmes sobs rising to anger. “I would have been crawling on all fours to get to him. She never said he was thinking of killing people. She didn’t tell me. She didn’t tell me. She didn’t tell me!” “He was not a violent person. At least not until the event,” Holmes’ father, Robert Holmes, said earlier Wednesday. “The event” is a phrase he used several times to refer to his son’s attack on the audience inside a darkened Colorado movie theatre on July 20, 2012, which killed 12 people, injured 70 others and makes James Holmes eligible for the death penalty. Arlene Holmes also complained that the University of Colorado psychiatrist, Dr. Lynne Fenton, didn’t respond to a message seeking more details about their son. They hadn’t known he was getting therapy, and thought perhaps he was depressed, or was suffering from Asperger’s syndrome, Robert Holmes said. Fenton testified earlier that she had called James Holmes’ parents, overriding her concerns that she was violating her client’s privacy, because she was trying to decide whether he posed a danger to himself or others. A campus security official had offered to detain him for an involuntary hospital mental health commitment, but Fenton declined, in part because she said the parents told her he had always been withdrawn. “Schizophrenia chose him; he didn’t choose it and I still love my son. I still do,” Arlene Holmes said Wednesday, choking up on the stand. Before she took the stand, the couple held hands in the courtroom gallery, their fingers intertwined. James Holmes looked up at the screen as his childhood photos were displayed, but he and his mother didn’t appear to look at each other. “People said to me that when your kid turns 18 you’re done. And that’s not true. We’re not done. We are never done and that’s why we’re sitting here. We’re not done,” she said.

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A diver performs with a school of fish at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday. The aquarium features 40,000 sea creatures from over 600 different species.

Drug-sniffing dog fails the smell test: court ruling BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — Lex the police dog from central Illinois is far from top dog in drug-sniffing skills. That’s the core finding of a potentially influential new ruling from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which considered the question of how much police should rely on their K-9 partners to justify searches when a dog’s own competence, as in Lex’s case, is itself suspect. The opinion stems from an appeal by Larry Bentley Jr, a St. Louis man serving 20 years in prison for drug possession. He argued the 20 kg of cocaine Bloomington police found in his car during a 2010 traffic stop derived from an illegal search triggered by Lex. While the court upheld the conviction, it repeatedly disparaged Lex and suggested it might have considered tossing Bentley’s conviction if police had relied solely on Lex’s nose. “Lex is lucky the Canine Training Institute doesn’t calculate class rank,” a 15-page opinion said. “If it did, Lex would have been at the bottom of his class.” Lex’s trainer at the Bloomington-based dog school staunchly defended the 10-yearold Belgian Malinois on Wednesday, a day after the court’s decision. “The opinion is unfair and very one-sided,” Michael Bieser said. He added about

Lex, who remains on the job, “He’s is a very, very good dog.” As a consequence of the decision, he added, some effective drug-sniffing dogs could be kept out of service for fear their performance records will be similarly misconstrued by courts. Tuesday’s ruling pointed to records showing Lex nearly always signals drugs are present — 93 per cent of the time. And it cited other figures that indicated he is frequently wrong — more than 40 per cent of the time. “Lex’s overall accuracy rate ... is not much better than a coin flip,” the ruling says. Bieser argued Lex’s alert and false-positive rates are misleading because they don’t factor in times he detects drug residue or larger quantities police simply fail to find. He conceded Lex did fail a controlled test during the evidence-gathering stage of Bentley’s case, calling it an anomaly. As a result, Lex was pulled from service for a two-week refresher course. The court said it upheld Bentley’s conviction in part because other indications at the traffic stop, including his contradictory statements, would have separately justified a search. It added that Lex’s overall performance likely rose just above minimally acceptable levels. But the judges make clear their concern that dogs that almost always signal for drugs could potentially provide police with a “pretext” to search anyone’s car.

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a pro-Israel lobby Wednesday morning and then went to the White House to meet oneon-one with the president. “He (Obama) asked for the meeting. I assume he’s doing it with a number of people,” Nadler said. “He’s a very persuasive person and he knows his subject so I have to assume that if minds are open, some will be affected.” Nadler, who is Jewish, said he hasn’t decided. Underscoring the hard-fought gains and losses, New York Rep. Grace Meng, a Democratic member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, came out against the deal on Wednesday. She said the inspections protocols in the agreement are “flawed” and that she’s concerned that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure will remain intact. “This leads me to believe Iran would simply resume its pursuit of a nuclear weapon at the conclusion of the deal in a decade’s time,” Meng said, adding that she also fears the sanctions relief will give Iran more money to fund terrorism.

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cause that’s our fall back.” At the same time, Carter said that the successful implementation of the agreement would be better than taking military action because a strike would be temporary and likely would make Iran “irreconcilably resigned” to getting a nuclear weapon. Dempsey added that implementation of the nuclear deal actually strengthens the military option because with enhanced inspections and access to sites in Iran, the U.S. would be able to obtain more knowledge about nuclear sites “that we might strike.” Congress, which has begun a 60-day review of the deal, is expected to vote in September. If the Republican-controlled Congress passes a resolution of disapproval for the deal, Obama has said he will veto it. The administration is hoping to secure the backing of Democrats to sustain the veto. Earlier in the week, the White House won the backing of Democratic Rep. Sander Levin, a Jewish lawmaker whose support was critical because Iran has threatened to destroy Israel. Rep. Jerrold Nadler met with members of

MEXICO CITY — A raucous crowd attacked Uber drivers and their vehicles with clubs and stones outside the Mexico City airport, the company said Wednesday, as licensed taxi drivers demonstrated to demand a “total halt” to app-based rideshare services in the capital. Video of the incident showed people throwing eggs and flour inside the windows of vehicles, kicking doors and trying to rip off side mirrors. One man destroyed a sedan’s rear window with a large rock. “What happened is a very grave attack on everyone’s freedom and right to make a living in a dignified manner,” Uber said in a statement. “Incidents like this are completely unacceptable, and we trust that authorities will act so that justice is done.” The assault and the taxi drivers’ demonstration outside the Colombian Embassy to proclaim solidarity with cabbies in that country and around the world are a clear signal that recently issued regulations designed to create a legal framework for Uber and the smaller Cabify have not put an end to Mexico

City’s simmering taxi dispute. Uber spokeswoman Rocio Paniagua told Televisa news that between 10 and 12 cars were damaged in the attack Tuesday. Some drivers were struck, but there were no reports of serious injuries. She said taxi cabs were used to block off the street, but those who took part were not carrying anything to identify who they were. At Wednesday’s protest, leaders of the Organized Taxi Drivers of Mexico City union denied any involvement in the “regrettable” incident. They promised to pursue only legal avenues, and said the attack was carried out by people fed up with Uber drivers parking in their neighbourhood for airport pickups. “They are decisions that the neighbours of the area made, but we have nothing to do with it,” union spokesman Juan Carlos Rovira said. “We say so categorically.” Earlier this month Mexico City became the first city in Latin America to set down official regulations for smartphone-based ride services like Uber. They call for the companies to pay 1.5 per cent of fares to a fund for improving transportation; require drivers to register and submit to annual inspections; and bar

them from accepting cash or establishing the equivalent of taxi stands. Cabbies questioned whether Uber drivers may have been breaking that last rule by parking outside the airport. Paniagua said the company’s drivers are not permitted to wait on airport grounds, so they stay in the surrounding streets until customers who summoned rides are in a place where they can be picked up. Several dozen medallion-cab drivers rallied at the demonstration, setting off firecrackers. They hoisted signs calling rideshare operators “criminals” and criticizing Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera for letting them operate. They vowed to continue pushing for the regulations to be repealed or modified until they feel there is a truly level playing field. “These transnational applications are infiltrating different countries as an economic parasite, endangering the livelihood of thousands of taxi drivers and their families and devouring the market for the legally established service,” union official Ignacio Rodriguez said.

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1975 — Cindy Nicholas of Toronto, 17, sets women’s record time for swimming the English Channel in nine hours, 46 minutes. 1962 — Prime Minister John Diefenbaker officially opens the Trans-Canada Highway to traffic. Running almost 9,000 km, from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria BC, the Trans Canada is the longest national highway in the world 1900 — Japan bans emigration of citizens to Canada; at request of Canada. 1855 — Jean-François Gravelet the first person to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

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TransAlta plans review after ruling BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. (TSX:TA) says it will undertake an independent review following a ruling from the Alberta Utilities Commission that the company deliberately triggered outages at power plants to raise electricity rates, thereby manipulating the markets. “Although we were surprised by the decision, we do recognize our responsibility to encourage confidence in Alberta’s electricity system,” CEO Dawn Farrell told a conference call Wednesday with investors and analysts. “We clearly do not take anyone’s trust for granted, and we believe as a result of that decision, we really do need to work on rebuilding that trust.” The actions that led to the case before the commission were stopped almost five years ago, but the review will include looking at how effective those changes were, she said. “It’s going to look at changes that we did make

in 2011, and test them against the new decision that came out Monday.” The company has not yet decided who will conduct the review, but it said it will make the findings public. Farrell said she expects the review to be complete in about six months. The commission held hearings after Alberta’s market surveillance administrator alleged TransAlta manipulated the electricity market by shutting down coal-fired power plants that were under power purchase agreements in late 2010 and early 2011 to drive up power costs during winter periods when demand was high. TransAlta breached a regulation by allowing its energy trader to use privileged information related to plant shutdowns so that the company could benefit in the market, the commission concluded. But it also found that the market surveillance administrator did not prove allegations that TransAlta’s compliance policies, practices and oversight were inadequate and deficient. The Calgary-based company said it is reviewing

the 211-page ruling and will decide within 30 days whether to appeal it in court. Farrell also said it’s estimated that TransAlta made $5 million to $10 million in profits from the outages and the company is considering whether to approach the market surveillance administration to secure a penalty settlement. The Alberta Utilities Commission will consider what benefits TransAlta reaped from its outages and what penalties to impose in the second phase of hearings. On Tuesday, Harry Chandler, head of the market surveillance administration, said he would be looking for a significant penalty, though he did not specify. TransAlta’s announcement of a review Wednesday came as it reported a loss of $131 million or 47 cents for the quarter ended June 30 compared with a loss of $50 million or 18 cents per share a year ago. Revenue totalled $438 million, down from $491 million in the same quarter last year.

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U.S-Canada discrepancy a gap in consumer protection: groups BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A U.S. order requiring Fiat Chrysler to buy back thousands of Dodge Ram pickups and Chrysler SUVs does not apply to Canada, a discrepancy that highlights a weakness in consumer protection here, national advocacy groups say. The US$105 million fine and buyback program for up to a third of 579,000 vehicles was imposed on Fiat Chrysler by the U.S. government on Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration punished the company after an investigation into nearly two dozen recalls found it botched its response by not doing enough to notify customers and get the affected vehicles off the road and repaired. Ken Whitehurst, the executive director for Consumers Council of Canada, said Canadians often assume consumer protections are stronger here than in the more business-friendly U.S. in many areas, including vehicle safety, but the opposite is true. “Transport Canada doesn’t have the powers to act forcefully the way we see in the United States,” he said. “Canada depends quite a lot on companies for reciprocal action when it comes to recalls.” Whitehurst said in the past, Canadian companies have mostly played by the rules and maintained a culture of responsibility, but the multinational corporations that play an increasingly important role in the Canadian economy are indifferent.

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CN train with oil from the Nanticoke Imperial Oil refinery rolls through Milton, Ont., June 22, 2014. Transport Canada has approved rules intended to reduce the risk of runaway trains in response to recommendations by the Transportation Safety Board following the deadly derailment in Lac-Megantic, Que. The department says the rules set a standard on the number of applied handbrakes required and additional securement measures to secure trains. Such measures were imposed in an emergency directive after the disaster in Lac-Megantic, but Transport Canada say they are now permanent and more detailed.

Phase 1 cleanup done at site of Mount Polley mine disaster BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The company responsible for the collapse of a tailings dam at the Mount Polley mine site in central B.C. last year has completed the first stage of a massive recovery operation. The B.C. Ministry of Environment released a report Wednesday that says Imperial Metals Corp. (TSX:III) has taken steps to stabilize a creek and to ensure water entering nearby Quesnel Lake meets provincial standards. About 24 million cubic metres of mine water and waste gushed into area waterways when the pond failed last August. Environment Minister Mary Polak said the government has already spent about $6 million on its share of the work, while Imperial Metals’ tally is nearing $67 million. “Some of our costs, such as for investigation, are not recoverable because they fall within our regular duties but we will be seeking to recover our costs for salary, overtime, travel, sampling costs and other expenses related to that,” she said. The company has performed much of the work, which is being overseen by the ministry, but Polak said the ministry has done its own sampling. An Imperial Metals spokesman was not immediately available to comment. Polak said the water in the lake continues to be safe for drinking, fishing and recreation. The ministry said stabilizing Hazeltine Creek during the first phase of the remediation work was meant to make it “safe” over the winter and when spring delivers higher water levels. Polak said the company has removed wood debris from the lake, contained the remaining tailings, protected archaeological sites and fish habitat, treated water and participated in ongoing monitoring and reporting.

BRIEF MPC approves Fas Gas in north Red Deer A convenience store with fuel services, an 18-seat restaurant and drive-through car wash will be built in north Red Deer. The municipal planning commission approved the Fas Gas Plus development permit application for the site on 7920 50 Avenue on Wednesday.

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Contents from a tailings pond is pictured going down the Hazeltine Creek into Quesnel Lake near the town of Likely, B.C. on August, 5, 2014. British Columbia’s Ministry of Environment says the first stage of a massive recovery operation at the collapse of a tailings dam at the Mount Polley mine site has been completed. The next phase of the work is to continue through next summer. The company must finish work to stop erosion, install fish habitat. It must also continue to collect and test water samples, submit human and ecological risk assessments, as well as spill impact-zone remediation plans. Polak said there’s a long way to go before life returns to normal for people who live in the area. “This is going to take decades to really get to a place where we see full remediation,” she said.

Earlier this month, Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the government granted the company conditional approval to reopen, although he said it still had to apply for further permits before it can operate fully. He said the company must apply this fall for a second conditional permit to treat and discharge water from a so-called Springer pit, which is essentially an empty quarry. By the end of next June the company must submit its final permit application, detailing its long-term plans for water treatment and discharge.

The project will be located within the northern portion of the Gaetz Avenue commercial corridor on a site that is used for the sale of manufactured homes. A similar set up is on Hwy 2 near Bowden. The plans include enhanced landscaping on the south side of the site and 17 parking stalls (12 for the store and five for the restaurant). It will also include a freestanding sign. There will be some improvements to the Gaetz Avenue service road at Kingston Drive to mitigate traffic congestion as part of the development. Work is expected to get underway this fall with completion slated for sometime in 2016. The proposed uses are all permitted under the Commercial (Major Arterial) District.

Man convicted in Texas for $10M timeshare fraud in U.S., Canada

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DALLAS — A Florida man could be sentenced to more than 500 years in prison for leading a $10-million timeshare scam in the U.S. and Canada. Fabian Fleifel of Winter Springs, Fla., was convicted in Texas of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud and bank fraud. A federal jury in Dallas on Monday also convicted leifel of 19 counts of mail fraud telemarketing and six counts of wire fraud telemarketing. Investigators say the 45-year-old Fleifel hired telemarketers to call timeshare owners to solicit fees in a bogus promise of buyers. Prosecutors say more than 5,000 people, including many over age 55, were victims.

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D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, July 30, 2015

Torstar acquires big stake in digital media company

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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 128.74 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.13 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.69 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 69.90 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto Stock Exchange rose for a second day, pushed higher by strength in the energy sector and a rising price for oil. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 224.44 points to close at 14,301.80. In the U.S., the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 121.12 points to close at 17,751.39, while the Nasdaq gained 22.52 points to 5,111.73 and the S&P 500 gained 15.32 points at 2,108.57. Craig Fehr, Canadian market strategist at Edward Jones in St. Louis, said global stock markets are back to normal after a period of instability fed by volatility in the Chinese stock market. The Chinese government has stepped in with measures aimed at propping up its equity markets as the Shanghai composite index has slid, most recently losing more than eight per cent of its value in Monday trading. China’s securities regulator said it would do even more to support the market after Monday’s fall, and Fehr said the volatility doesn’t necessarily indicate that China’s economy is faltering. “That to me does pose a very big risk to markets over the broader term, but I think that these big, sharp reactions in the stock market in China are really more of a short-term move,” he said. The September contract for crude oil gained 81 cents to US$48.79, while the September natural gas contract gained 4.8 cents to US$2.864. The energy subsector of the TSX rose 3.52 per cent on the day, the biggest gain among the index’s 10 subsectors. Nine of the 10 subsectors showed growth, with the exception being health care. Fehr said the energy sector was showing signs of life as the oil price begins to stabilize after

New foreign trade zone to be created in Halifax HALIFAX — The federal government has announced the creation of a foreign trade zone in Halifax. A foreign trade zone is a location within a country where imported goods may be stored or processed without being subject to import duties. It will be located within the Halifax Gateway, which includes the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the Port of Halifax, two deep water container terminals, CN Rail facilities, and the Halifax Logistics Park located in Dartmouth.

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of a cent Euro — C$1.4216, down 0.82 of a cent Euro — US$1.0983, down 0.78 of a cent Oil futures: US$48.79 per barrel, up 81 cents (September contract) Gold futures: US$1,092.60 per oz., down $3.60 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $20.036 oz., up 15.3 cents $644.16 kg., up $4.92 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Nov ’15 $0.50 higher $493.30; Jan. ’16 $0.70 lower $492.10; March ’16 $1.20 lower $491.20; May ’16 $1.20 lower $487.20; July ’16 $0.90 lower $481.60; Nov. ’16 $3.00 lower $449.80; Jan. ’17 $3.00 lower $451.00; March ’17 $3.00 lower $452.70; May ’17 $3.00 lower $452.70; July ’17 $3.00 lower $452.70; Nov. ’17 $3.20 lower $452.70. Barley (Western): Oct. ’15 unchanged $208.10; Dec. ’15 unchanged $208.10; March ’16 unchanged $210.10; May ’16 unchanged $211.10; July ’16 unchanged $211.10; Oct. ’16 unchanged $211.10; Dec. ’16 unchanged $211.10; March ’17 unchanged $211.10; May ’17 unchanged $211.10; July ’17 unchanged $211.10; Oct. ’17 unchanged $211.10. Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 261,300 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 261,300.

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relationships we have with major auto manufacturers in Canada,” he added. Torstar has spent years struggling to lasso valuable target audiences in hopes advertisers would spend more if they knew which demographics were visiting websites and what they were interested in buying. Nearly a decade ago, one effort called LiveDeal.ca tried to lure users away from Craigslist with an alternative free online classified site that never took off. Torstar also launched a series of niche websites — including Parent Central, Health Zone and Your Home — which mainly repurposed content from the Toronto Star. All of those websites have since been shut down. Holland told analysts it was reassuring that VerticalScope founder Rob Laidlaw and early investor Jesse Rasch planned to stay with the company and maintain a 44 per cent interest in its business. “They’ve had a tremendous track record of doing this without a lot of outside assistance,” he said. But one analyst pointed out Torstar wouldn’t pocket all of the benefits of the business without holding a full stake in the operations. Torstar said VerticalScope plans to make a distribution to its shareholders later this year that if completed would reduce Torstar’s net investment to about $178 million. Other analysts expressed concern Torstar could reduce its dividend in the coming months, though Holland declined to confirm those suspicions. “Our position on the dividend to date has been we were quite prepared to maintain the level its been at until we determined what we were going to do with this capital,” he said in response to a question on the conference call. “Having made the determination ... I think it’s appropriate we’re going to revisit our situation.” Torstar holds an investment in The Canadian Press as part of a joint agreement with a subsidiary of the Globe and Mail and the parent company of Montreal’s La Presse.

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TORONTO — Torstar Corp. is tapping into the world of niche online forums by picking up a stake in VerticalScope Holdings Inc., a Canadian company that serves the appetites of car fanatics and offers tips to pet lovers. The publisher of the Toronto Star, which ditched its Harlequin romance novel business last year for $455 million, is spending $200 million for a 56 per cent stake in the digital media company. “We’ve been assessing opportunities to employ capital that resulted from the Harlequin sale for over a year now,” chief executive David Holland told analysts on Wednesday as Torstar reported a quarterly loss. “It’s an important step forward in the transformation of Torstar, positioning the company for growth in its more digitally-oriented future.” Torstar (TSX:TS.B) was hit by another quarter where the downturn of print advertising revenue overshadowed its efforts to reduce costs across the operations. The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of $1.1 million or a penny per share for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a profit of $19.7 million or 25 cents per share a year ago. Operating revenue fell to $206.3 million from $225.6 million. VerticalScope could offer relief from some of the troubles with its more than 600 consumer enthusiast online forums and premium content sites. Most of the websites specialize in a particular interest that might be too specific for a large mainstream media outlet. A notable portion of the sites focus on segments of the automotive industry as broad as popular vehicle reviews and as specific as information about tractors and snowmobiles. The Truth About Cars, one of the more mainstream VerticalScope auto sites, digs into the details of classic cars and industry news. A variety of other websites owned by the company specialize in technology, home improvement, advice on pets and forums to discuss sports like rugby and volleyball. VerticalScope is based in Toronto and has about 130 employees. “The investment in the business provides Torstar exposure to the U.S. economy, which diversifies us away from dependence on the Canadian economy in our media operations,” Holland said. “I think the types of collaboration we could imagine may have as much to do with leveraging some of the

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‘IT’S AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF TORSTAR, POSITIONING THE COMPANY FOR GROWTH IN ITS MORE DIGITALLY-ORIENTED FUTURE.’