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SYRIAN REFUGEES

Phone ringing off the hook with offers to help

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF It is not surprising that Red Deerians want to lend a hand.

After all the city is known for its volunteers.

But Frank Bauer, the Central Alberta Refugee Effort’s executive director, is overwhelmed by community’s offer to help in welcoming the Syrian refugees.

The agency is ‘Don’t fear us,’ say co-ordinating vol- Syrian refugees A5 unteers to help with the Catholic Social Services — Immigration and Settlement refugee program for Red Deer.

Bauer said the phones have been ringing off the hooks with offers to help in anyway.

“The overall response is more than I would have dreamed of,” said Bauer.

“The fact that 50 people showed up for two sessions is overwhelming.”

Two volunteer information sessions were hosted by C.A.R.E on Tuesday night and Wednesday. They had to limit the registrations because of space.

A couple weeks ago CSS held a stakeholder meeting with agencies such as the food bank, Alberta Health Services and the City of Red Deer. The meeting drew about 100 people.

As many as 200 refugees will arrive in the city before the end of February.

There will likely be private-sponsored refugees too. To bring context in 19791980, some 200 Vietnamese refugees came to Red Deer when the population was sitting at 45,000, said Bauer.

“By putting the 2oo in perspective it is certainly not an impossible number,” said Bauer. “As a community we are definitely able to absorb this number and give them a place and help them find their way by finding jobs and adding to the economy.”

Typically Red Deer welcomes 60 refugees from around the world every year.

But it is still unclear when the first Syrian refugee family will arrive.

“That’s the challenge for us,” said Bauer. “We heard early January may be the first arrivals.”

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Victoria Park resident Lucille Touchette listens along as Niyah Kobza, left, and Haley Burns read the Robert Munsch book ‘50 Below Zero’ on Wednesday afternoon. The Grade 3 Holy Family Elementary School students along with their classmates paid a visit to the seniors facility in Red Deer to play some games, make some crafts and read to each other. This was the first time students from the school visited the seniors residence, but the plan is to return once a month to share some time together.

NDP putting ‘cart before the horse’ on Bill 6, says county mayor

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Maybe the NDP government could take some lessons from Red Deer County on how to present new legislation.

Mayor Jim Wood spoke at Tuesday’s testy meeting on Bill 6 at Westerner Park and urged Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier to halt the rush to approve new legislation before farmers had their say.

When the county wants to draft a new bylaw, the public open houses come first, residents have a chance to comment on proposed regulations, then council decides on what rules will be kept and what changed in the

final version.

By comparison, the province is debating legislation at the same time as they are trying to consult with residents most affected by the changes to farm safety legislation, he said.

“I felt that was the frus- JIM WOOD trating part (on Tuesday) for the farmers who were there, because I believe they

just wanted to make sure they were heard and that any legislation that was brought forward would reflect the operations on their farms and not impede them.

“It just seemed like, as someone put it, they put the cart before the horse,” said Wood, who was speaking as an individual since council has not taken a formal position yet.

Wood’s request — repeated by many in the room — to delay the vote until consultation was complete was not met with any government commitment.

Likewise, a request to send the bill to committee has not been adopted, although Carlier said he would take it to the NDP caucus for consideration.

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Christmas bureau hoping for much-needed toy donations

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Red Deer community policing Const. Julie Letal accepts a donation from Red Deer resident Islay Wise at the Charity CheckStop on Taylor Drive in Red Deer from a few years ago. This year’s Charity CheckStop for the Red Deer Christmas Bureau runs on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Taylor Drive north of 32nd Street.

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CHARITY CHECKSTOP

If you’re driving around Central Alberta over the next couple of weeks, you could get hailed down by police officers accompanied by some cheery roadside elves.

Charity CheckStops that help out a number of local organizations are scheduled for Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds and Innisfail. And based on what’s happening in Red Deer, the need is greater this year.

Red Deer’s Charity CheckStop is Saturday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. It will be located at the usual location, on Taylor Drive just north of 32nd Street before 43rd Street. Last year they raised just over $15,000.

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sa Kutynec said Wednesday that they have seen a significant increase in the number of applicants requesting toys for children, a food hamper, or both.

At this time last year they had 429 applicants, and this year they have about 600 so far.

On Tuesday they had a record single day number of applicants, 47. The reason seems to be that people are struggling because a wife or husband has lost their job, she said.

What they are hoping to see the most during the CheckStop are much-needed toy donations, Kutynec said. “We need toys.”

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Defence lawyer calls Vader a ‘victim’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The lawyer for Travis Vader says his client, charged with the murders of an elderly Edmonton-area couple, is “the victim of an ineffective system that collapsed.”

Brian Beresh’s comments came Wednesday during his questioning of Sgt. Rick Jane, the head RCMP investigator in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann, who vanished on a trip to B.C. in 2010.

The pre-trial hearing is looking into Beresh’s argument that a nearly four-year delay in getting the matter to trial constitutes an abuse of process by the Crown.

Earlier this week, Michelle TRAVIS VADER Doyle, Edmonton’s chief prosecutor, called the disclosure of evidence by RCMP “a fiasco.”

She said she decided to stay the charges against Vader, who had initially been charged in 2012, two years later because she had lost confidence in the RCMP getting full disclosure to her in a timely manner.

Nine months later, the charges were re-laid and a trial before a judge alone is now scheduled for March 2016.

Beresh has suggested the 2014 stay was just a way to buy time so the RCMP would have longer to investigate the case, something Doyle has denied.

On Wednesday, court heard how the case had led to the reorganization of how the RCMP manages its investigations and puts forward important findings.

Beresh wants the court to halt the prosecution of his client, or stay the charges again, and at the very least, wants any evidence gathered in the nine months between the stay being issued and the charges being re-activated not to be allowed at trial.

The McCanns, both in their 70s, were last seen fuelling up their motorhome in their hometown of St. Albert, a bedroom community north of Edmonton, in July 2010. They were on their way to a family camping trip in British Columbia.

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BILL 6: What’s the rush to pass the bill?

Wood, like many in the 500-strong crowd, wonder what the rush is to pass the bill before the end of the sitting Legislature this month.

“I’ve never been to a meeting where there were people so angry,” he said.

Wood said all farmers are concerned about safety, but don’t see how making Workers Compensation Board (WCB) effective as of Jan. 1 improves safety.

The long-time Elnora-area farmer, who has 2,200 acres of grain and a 200-head cow-calf operations already has WCB for his workers, and has had for a long time.

“But the thing is I’m not going to say that’s going to make it any safer. I don’t think WCB is going to save a life.”

While it offers financial protection for farmers and compensation for injured or killed workers and their families, it is not a safety measure. Those come in the regulations around Occupational Health and Safety, which are to be crafted next year.

“I believe it would be far better to come forward with appropriate rules that work with the farming industry than to put it through in a hurry.”

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Zachary Marsden, 8, defends the net as his coach, Andrew Filipchuk, takes the puck on goal at the Kin City Arena on Wednesday. The two were taking advantage of the Adult/Child skating session at the rink Wednesday along with some other players from the Ocudent Dental Centre Division 2 pond hockey team.

Man who shot and killed innocent woman pleads guilty to separate murder ST. PAUL — One of the men convicted of killing an innocent Saskatoon woman in a case of mistaken identity has entered a plea of guilty to second-degree murder in a separate Alberta death.

Randy O’Hagan, 25, unexpectedly pleaded guilty this week for his role in the death of Bryan Gower, 35.

His three-week trial had been scheduled to get underway in St. Paul, Alta.

O’Hagan had already been sentenced to life in The number of volunteers and when the help will be needed are more unanswered questions.

It is tricky to estimate because the demographics of the refugees or the needs are not known either.

C.A.R.E is the agency tasked with providing English as A Second Language classes to the refugees.

Bauer said they will need to hire more staff and likely find a bigger space. CSS has already started bringing more people on board to help with the hands-on work that will be able to help the families in the first few weeks after arrival.

Volunteers will be needed to translate or interpret (mainly Arabic/English), be a part of a one-onone match program, demonstrating how to use public transportation and access medical services etc.

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will host an information session on the resettlement plan at St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School (3821 39 St.) on Dec. 8. The school board is part of the team welcoming the refugees to Red Deer.

For more information visit www.rdcrs.ca or to help visit the City of Red Deer’s website www.reddeer.ca and search Refugee Effort in Red Deer. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

CHECKSTOP: Last day to apply is Dec. 16 The last day for people to apply for toys and a hamper is Dec. 16. The last day families can come to “shop” is Dec. 17. The Christmas Bureau needs one day between receiving the donation and the family actually coming by.

The other charities that will benefit from the checkstop include Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Women’s Outreach and the Red Deer Food

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prison with no parole for 25 years after being convicted of the first-degree murder of Lorry Santos, a mother of four.

His trial was told it was a contract killing, and O’Hagan had been ordered to kill a former member of the White Boy Posse who had left the gang.

Instead, he went to the wrong address and shot and killed Santos, 34, as she stood inside her home.

This week, O’Hagan was given another life sentence and an additional 11 years of parole ineligibility.

On Sept. 25, 2012, Gower’s body was discovered on a rural road near Kitscoty after police were called out for gunfire complaints.

Bank. Donations of unwrapped new toys, food and money will be accepted. And for those who may not have any cash on them, not to worry — there will be a debit machine available to accept VISA, MasterCard and debit.

Sylvan Lake’s annual RCMP Charity CheckStop is also on Saturday. It will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 48th Avenue between McDonald’s and Sobeys.

Unwrapped new toys, non-perishable food items and cash will be accepted. Proceeds go to the Sylvan Lake, Bentley and Eckville Christmas bureaus.

Blackfalds will hold its CheckStop on Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Hwy 2A in Blackfalds. The funds raised will help the Central Alberta Victim and Witness Support Society.

Innisfail’s charity CheckStop will also take place on Dec. 12. Donations of food, money, new toys and other items will be accepted, and divided among several local charitable organizations. The CheckStop runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 50th Street in town.

Lacombe held their Charity CheckStop last Saturday. The event that ran with the help of Lacombe Police Service, benefits the Lacombe and District MADD chapter as well as Lacombe Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Debbie Barron, president of the local MADD chapter, said despite more difficult economic times right now, they managed to surpass last year’s amount by about $200.

She said that this year’s checkstop raised $4,239 in just three hours. The money is split evenly between the two groups.

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‘Big, goofy kid’ key suspect PEOPLE SAY THEY CAN’T BELIEVE 19-YEAR-OLD MAN CHARGED IN TRIPLE HOMICIDE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — People who know the young man accused of killing three people in a rural area west of Edmonton say they can’t believe he would be capable of committing such crimes.

RCMP shot Mickell Clayton Bailey, 19, on Tuesday during his arrest. He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder.

Investigators say a Mountie hit Bailey with a single shot as he walked out of a house carrying a firearm. Bailey remains in hospital in serious condition following surgery.

Bailey’s uncle was once married to Roxanne Berube, one of the victims.

Linda Osipow said she has known Bailey since he was a baby. He helped her with her fruit business last summer by hauling produce and setting up tables at her roadside stand.

She said he was never aggressive or violent and was always pleasant to deal with.

“He is just a big, goofy kid,” she said of the sus-

pect Wednesday.

“I still can’t believe that Michael did it. I don’t know what evidence the police have that would point them in that direction, because he is the last person that I could even imagine doing anything like this.”

Mounties found the bodies of Berube, 36, another female and Daniel Miller on Sunday in the home they shared near Peers, a hamlet just outside of Edson.

Police have not released the name of the second female, but friends and family on Facebook have identified her as Berube’s teenage daughter.

Osipow said Bailey moved in with his grandfather, Herb Heintz, three years ago. The 84-year-old is almost blind and can no longer drive. Bailey helped him run the farm, drove him to doctor’s appointments and took him for groceries, she said.

“In all of the time that I have known Michael I have known him only to be a good kid. Unfathomable. I can’t wrap my head around it.”

Heintz’s house is a few hundred metres down the road from the home where the three bodies were found.

Bailey’s Facebook page shows pictures of seven

handguns and an image of a sports car. There is no mention of the shootings.

The most recent posting is of a trailer for the movie Fast and Furious 8 that is dated only a few hours before Bailey was shot by police.

A posting on the day Mounties found the three bodies is of a cartoon that features baby penguins sliding on ice.

John Myslicki, a former school teacher who has lived in the area for 39 years, said the killings have frightened the community.

Despite the arrest, people are locking their doors they didn’t before.

Myslicki said he once taught Berube in elementary school and they were close friends for years.

Myslicki remembers Berube’s easy smile, bubbly personality and her willingness to help others.

“It does make you really heartsick,” he said, choking back sobs.

“I hope we all remember Roxanne and how kind all of them were. And I hope we all remember those three for the good things that they did.”

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Columnist testifies Scud Stud went ‘rogue’ during campaign

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A veteran newspaper columnist who wrote a number of articles on “Scud Stud” Arthur Kent during the 2008 Alberta election says it was unusual for a candidate to go “rogue” and criticize both his party and leader.

Don Braid, a columnist for the Calgary Herald, was a defence witness Wednesday at a trial on Kent’s defamation lawsuit against Postmedia, the National Post and columnist Don Martin.

Kent, 61, who became known as the Scud Stud during a journalism career that saw him cover the Gulf War, took exception to an article headlined ‘Scud Stud’ A ‘Dud’ On The Election Trail ARTHUR KENT that portrayed him as an ego-driven, out-of-control star candidate for the Progressive Conservatives.

The article, which was published in several newspapers and remained available online for nearly five years, described Kent as “a hunky bear-witness reporter covering the conflict’s kickoff who got female hearts pumping.”

“The Scud Stud will land in politics with a thud,” Martin wrote. “He should pray to lose so his ‘star’ qualities will find another place to shine.”

Braid said he interviewed Kent prior to the Martin article and the candidate was critical of then-pre-

‘THERE’S NO POSSIBLE WAY THAT A CANDIDATE IN A CANADIAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN GOES ROGUE DURING THE CAMPAIGN AND DOESN’T GET IN SOME DIFFICULTY. I’VE NEVER OBSERVED THAT TO HAPPEN.’ — DON BRAID COLUMNIST mier Ed Stelmach and the party.

“I did ask Mr. Kent once — and I think more than once — if he really wanted me to use this stuff because it was high octane, controversial material that’s for sure,” said Braid.

“I just thought that since we had been friends it’s possible he might be talking to me off the record and I did ask him if he was OK with me using it.”

Braid, who said he has written about hundreds of candidates in his almost 40-year career, noted that during an election campaign, loyalty to the party and its leader is fundamental.

In one of his columns, he commented about the fallout from Kent’s controversial comments and wrote that “if he gets himself elected, he will be sitting at the back of the legislature sitting on a canvas camp stool.”

“There’s no possible way that a candidate in a Canadian election campaign goes rogue during the campaign and doesn’t get in some difficulty. I’ve never observed that to happen,” Braid added.

Braid testified he hadn’t spoken to Martin prior to Martin writing the column at the heart of the lawsuit.

BRIEF Federal government declares fish habitat on proposed coal mine site The federal government has declared dozens of streams and rivers in a scenic section of southwestern Alberta as critical habitat for an endangered trout species.

Wednesday’s announcement was welcomed by environmentalists, but it might complicate plans for a mountaintop coal mine proposed for the area.

The Alberta Wilderness Association immediately said it would drop a lawsuit against Ottawa that sought to force the federal government to issue the order. Under law, critical habitat for native cutthroat trout was supposed to have been declared more than a year ago under the previous Conservative government.

“We’re happy that we likely do not have to follow through with it,” said Brittany Verbeek, the association’s conservation director.

Verbeek said the order lends protection to the creeks, streams and tributaries draining into the Oldman and Crowsnest rivers that are home to the trout. The fish were already protected under the Fisheries Act now their home is protected under the Species At Risk Act. “It just means that the area surrounding where the fish live has that increased protection.”

Changes to the stream, such as increasing its sediment load, are now forbidden.

The Alberta government is considering an application from a subsidiary of an Australian company to build a coal mine on a mountaintop in the protected habitat. Benga Mining proposes to turn 12 square kilometres on the top of Grassy Mountain near Blairmore into a terraced site.

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Wall carrying conservative torch high Ontario, who once ruled for 42 consecAnd then there was one.

With this week’s Liberal sweep in utive years, have now lost four consecNewfoundland and Labrador by pre- utive elections to Liberals, 44 years mier-designate Dwight Ball, the Con- of one-party rule crumbled in Alberta and now Newfoundland servative brand name has and Labrador turned its vanished from the list of Caback on 12 years of Tories, nadian governments for the consigning the halcyon days first time since 1943. of former premier DanThe brand name is - for ny Williams to the history now - on the shelf, but the books. creed is hardly on its death Liberals now hold every bed. It burns brightly in provincial legislature east Brad Wall, the Saskatcheof Manitoba. wan premier who is now the This does not, however, only elected leader at the necessarily presage two federal or provincial level things — that the Conserwho can be called an ideovative brand needs a radilogical conservative.

TIM cal makeover or that Wall That makes Wall one of HARPER of the Saskatchewan Parthe country’s most powerful OPINION ty will be the next federal politicians. leader.

Yes, Christy Clark in The federal party is unBritish Columbia heads a centre-right coalition meant to keep der the interim leadership of Rona New Democrats from seizing power Ambrose and may wait until 2017 to and is a provincial home for federal choose a new leader. Wall’s power as the voice of conservatives in this counConservatives.

But she is not Wall’s precise soul try cannot be denied, particularly if he mate, even if she had proposed chang- can win another strong majority in a ing the party name, rejected by a rank- provincial election in April.

He likes to say he works for only the and-file comfortable with the Liberal people of Saskatchewan — a tiny base “brand.”

In recent years, conservative polit- by Canadian standards — but the provical dynasties have fallen. The nine- ince has a proud tradition of premiers plus years at the federal level by Ste- punching above their weight.

Wall has not been shy about speakphen Harper was swept aside in October. Progressive Conservatives in ing publicly on matters that are be-

yond the provincial purview.

He has criticized Justin Trudeau for pulling our CF-18s from Iraq and Syria. He counselled a refugee slowdown and the Liberals agreed. He is not sold on the need for big federal-provincial conferences.

He is a not a total outlier on climate change, but he has been an eloquent counter to proenvironmental voices, telling reporters in Regina, Ottawa and now Paris that the estimated 30,000 jobs shed in the energy sector is not getting proper attention in the rest of the country, an obvious suggestion that the oil industry is being demonized by the national media. Wall’s message may be part of his well-honed Saskatchewan salesmanship.

While his neighbour, New Democrat Rachel Notley pushes royalty reviews, higher corporate taxes and a made-in-Alberta carbon tax, Wall is offering a nod and a wink to investors, saying, “C’mon over, you’re welcome here.”

Indeed, the Fraser Institute on Tuesday released its annual survey of petroleum executives, showing investment confidence in Alberta waning but ranking Saskatchewan — factoring out proven oil and gas reserves — as the country’s most oil and gas investor-friendly province, the eighth most friendly jurisdiction worldwide.

Wall is influential but he might be swimming against the tide as a fed-

eral leader. Leaving aside his lack of French and the historic reality that premiers do not become prime ministers, the federal party may be leaning toward a younger, female face on the party. Wall would also have to ponder a potential eight-year stay in opposition, a factor that kept another high profile former premier, Frank McKenna, from the federal Liberal leadership.

Conservatives will put a greener, more collaborative leader in the job — maybe someone not yet on our radar —but it need not reinvent itself.

Barely three years ago, Dalton McGuinty resigned as Ontario premier, leaving the Liberal party without a leader in six provinces and in Ottawa.

It held stable power only in Prince Edward Island as Clark appeared headed to certain defeat.

Since then, Trudeau was elected to a majority federally, and three of those vacancies were filled by Kathleen Wynne, Brian Gallant and Ball who all head provincial majorities. Clark came back and Philippe Couillard crafted a majority in Quebec.

We went from the era of the incumbent to the era of change and that’s the thing about party brands and any potential prairie heir apparent. Change always lurks just around the corner and you don’t always have to chase it.

Tim Harper is a national affairs writer syndicated by the Toronto Star.

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Notley quickly alienating the province Dear Premier Notley, I use the term Premier very loosely. Because you’re a disgrace to the office and your length of time sitting in the Premier’s chair will only be one term.

Seventy per cent of the people who voted for your party now wish they could take their vote back. You didn’t win the election. The PCs lost it for you.

When you got elected I wrote you a letter asking you to please not do three things. Do not cost Albertans their jobs, don’t raise taxes, and don’t add any new taxes.

You have done all three and then some. You have alienated companies in the oil and gas industry to the point they have laid off more workers than really necessary even in the light of lower oil prices.

With your carbon tax you’re going after the consumers who can now ill afford the extra expense and that is just plain ludicrous. Alberta’s carbon footprint compared to other countries is almost invisible.

And now you’re going after the agriculture industry which is the second largest industry in Alberta. Your implementation of Bill 6 will not only add an unnecessary financial burden to an industry that is already financially fragile but will destroy the very essence of the family farm and ranch which is to provide food for the rest of us. You have no right to tell anyone how to raise their children or what they can do on their own land. I urge you to scrap Bill 6 immediately. Show the farmers and ranchers you’re on their side and not working against their efforts to provide for their families.

The NDP in Alberta seems to be going out of their way ruin the prosperity of this province just like it has in every other province it has governed.

I guarantee that your party will not win the next election. And if I had any clout at all in this province I would encourage every taxpayer in Alberta to stop

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paying property taxes and income tax until you leave office. You are bleeding the taxpayers dry and you will pay for it at the polls. Your party is becoming a joke in Alberta. A dangerous one but a joke none the less. I’m surprised you can’t see that.

Dale Stuart Red Deer

Trudeau’s focus should be on Canadians first Dear Mr. Trudeau My question/concern is with regards to you opening the borders for refugees to come into Canada.

With the way the economy is at this time, and there are so many Canadians out of work, losing their homes and so forth, how can you justify bringing in refugees and allowing them to take whatever jobs there are away from the Canadians who are already here?

Why are you not looking after and doing something for the Canadians already? The money that is spent to bring in the refugees and to support them (and Canada will be supporting them), can be used towards programs that are much needed in each Province.

Such as: training, daycares, education, programs to assist low and middle class income families, program’s for children to keep them from being on the streets, these are just a few examples.

Also, with the pipeline which Obama put a stop to, why are you not working to find a resolution so that the pipeline can go through? The pipeline would create thousands of jobs for both Canadians and U.S. citizens.

Also, with the situation with ISIS why would you put Canada in danger. After the instance in Paris, I would think that you would close the borders (example: Australia, and parts of the United States)

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are not allowing the refugees into their countries/ states.

It’s funny how when someone is running for prime minister, they have a great campaign speech, and then when their elected all those promises seem to go out the window.

I believe looking after the Canadians who are already here is more important than for example legalizing marijuana and bringing in refugees.

Deborah Sorensen Blackfalds

Bill 6 will not make farms safer Safety is all ways the greatest concern not only on farms, but in all industries, especially driving on the highways.

How will safety laws on farms prevent fewer accidents? Are we going to have personnel observing farms 24/7?

Should anyone take a survey across Alberta, it would be found that the ratio of accidents is much greater where safety laws are enforced compared with accident’s on farms at present.

Farmers have already a lot of obstacles in their way to make a living and it is most certainly not the easiest way of live. Many farms may find that with another obstacle in the way there choice to sell out will be compounded.

You cannot prevent all accidents, like the one that happened recently to a 26-year-old farm woman from near Rosebud, Alta. — as sad as it is, she did not die on the farm but rather on a joyous occasion in Cancun, Mexico. One can say that an accident is just that, an accident.

Our provincial NDP government seems to be in a great rush and adamant to make this law, without proper consultation or input from the farming communities.

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Don’t fear us, say refugees SINGLE MEN STILL HOPEFUL OF COMING TO CANADA

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS AMMAN, Jordan — Khaled Dos says he understands why Canada is focusing on families as it chooses thousands of potential new citizens from among the millions of Syrian refugees desperate for a fresh start.

It’s hardest for those with young children to find safety, either in Syria or in one of the countries they now live, the 25-year-old single man says through a translator.

“But surely, Canada could just set aside a few spots — just a few — for someone like me?”

Dos fled Syria in 2012 to avoid getting conscripted into the military. He’d managed to stay out by being in school, but Syrian President Basar Assad’s forces were cutting up the papers of young men just like him and dragging them off to war.

Now he lives in Jordan, unable to get back to school because he can’t afford it, competing with thousands of other young Syrian men for the underground jobs they can get, and using social media to raise awareness of his country’s struggles.

No one helps people in his situation, he says. Aid money goes to help young children, scholarships to those with connections. Yet, it’s young men who are the future leaders of the country.

“I have ambition. I have hope to have a different future,” he says.

As a registered UN refugee, he theoretically has a chance of finding a new home in one of the countries that resettles refugees.

But the Liberal government’s decision to focus on resettling women, children and families places him all the way at the bottom of their list, a position entrenched after last month’s deadly terrorist attacks in Paris.

While no link between the attackers and the flow of Syrian refugees across Europe has been proven, early suspicion and persistent fear resulted in pressure on the Liberals to make their criteria more stringent to minimize risk.

If Canada is worried about terrorists, they should go after Assad, instead of over-analyzing the refugees trying to escape his regime, says Abdelhakim Ali Mahmoud.

Mahmoud, 44, has five sons and a daughter. The eldest, Yousef, has a hole in his heart and has been reaching out to countries around the world for years looking for someone who might take them in so he can get the treatment he needs.

The family is currently waiting to

Housing affordability an issue for refugees arriving in city: Nenshi

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Syrian refugee Khaled Dos, 25, from Busra Alsham, Syria is seen on the streets of Amman, Jordan, Wednesday, in Amman. As a single man, Dos’s hopes to immigrate to Canada are slim due to a decision by the Canadian government.

SYRIAN REFUGEES BY THE NUMBERS OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to bring 25,000 refugees to Canada by the end of February.

Here are the latest numbers, last updated at the end of November, provided by the government on Wednesday: 271 — The total number of Syrian refugees who have arrived in Canada.

208 — The number of refugees who have arrived through private sponsorship.

52 — The number of refugees who have arrived through government sponsorship.

11 — The number of refugees sponsored through a blended govsee if Canada is that place.

Perhaps an influx of Syrians into the West is what’s needed, he says through a translator.

“A change of culture and mentality may be something for both sides to get to know each other,” he says. “And if in the end we will know each other, it will be better.”

ernment-private process.

9,090— Refugee resettlement applications in progress 1,015 — Permanent resident visas issued but refugees have yet to arrive 41,050 — The number of text messages sent to potential refugee applicants interested in coming to Canada 33,218 — Messages to refugees in Jordan 7,832 — Messages to refugees in Lebanon 1,801 — Refugees referred to Canadian government for an interview Samer Albqerat, 31, says one of the reasons he hopes to get to Canada is that he’s heard Muslims are more welcome there than in the U.S. “They look at Islam and all they think about is terrorism,” he says through a translator. “It is not like that at all.”

CALGARY — More help from the private sector is needed to make sure newly arrived Syrian refugees can afford a place to live, Calgary’s mayor and Canada’s immigration minister said Wednesday.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said with a vacancy rate of five per cent in the city — or 2,500 rental units on the market — available space isn’t the issue for the 1,300 refugees expected to arrive.

“It’s really being able to afford those spaces. We are turning to the private sector to do this,” he said at a news conference after a meeting with a local group on the refugee issue.

“These people will not be housed in social housing or affordable housing because there’s already long wait lists for that.”

Even though more rental spaces are coming available in a city hard-hit by the downturn in oil prices, rents are still too high for many refugees — at least until they can line up good jobs and get their English skills up to speed.

Nenshi said he recently met a refugee family of four who found a house to rent for $1,100 a month. While that’s not bad by Calgary standards, it’s not tenable when the family’s monthly income is currently $1,500.

“The guy’s a mechanical engineer, so he’s going to be fine once they get their English-language skills in place,” said Nenshi.

“So we cannot afford to have people lose their opportunity to be great Canadians over a few hundred dollars a month… We can’t lose the game at the end over a few inches.”

Two Calgary real estate firms — Mainstreet Equity and Boardwalk REIT — are chipping in.

Mainstreet CEO Bob Dhillon said his firm is setting aside a minimum of 200 apartments for refugees, either free for the first three months or at a discount for a year. Arabic-speaking staff will be on-hand to help with logistics.

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BRIEF Jurors at Turcotte trial ask to hear some testimony again SAINT-JEROME, Que. — The jurors at Guy Turcotte’s murder trial began listening again Wednesday to testimony from a Crown psychiatrist who said people with an adjustment disorder such as the accused’s don’t lose the ability to be responsible for their actions.

Turcotte, 43, is charged with first-degree murder in the slayings of his children, Olivier, 5, and Anne-Sophie, 3, and has admitted to causing the 2009 stabbing deaths.

He has admitted to causing the deaths but his lawyer has argued the jury should find his client not criminally responsible by way of mental disorder.

The judge overseeing proceedings agreed to the jurors’ request to hear the testimony of Pierre Bleau as they deliberated for a third day.

But Quebec Superior Court Justice Andre Vincent said they also had to listen to his cross-examination. The jurors did not reach a verdict by the end of the day and will resume their deliberations on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. eastern.

Bleau, who never evaluated Turcotte or the evidence in the case, was called as a Crown witness in October to explain certain issues dealing with mental health.

His testimony followed that of two defence psychiatrists who said Turcotte was in an anxious and depressed state the night he killed the children.

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Nilsson backstops Oiler past Bruins

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Oilers 3 Bruins 2 (SO) EDMONTON — A return to home ice was apparently just what the Edmonton Oilers needed.

Jordan Eberle scored the shootout winner as the Oilers emerged with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday.

Mark Letestu and Matt Hendricks scored in regulation for the Oilers (915-2), who have won just two of their last six games and were coming off a 3-0 stinker in Toronto to end a fivegame road trip 1-3-1.

“We weren’t at all pleased with how our road trip ended in Toronto,” said Edmonton head coach Todd McLellan.

“To come back and play and engage in a game against a big, physical team, was something we needed.”

Goalie Anders Nilsson continued to make his case to be the Oilers’ No. 1 goalie , making 38 saves, plus all three shots faced in the shootout.

“Huge win for us,” Nilsson said.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game going into this one and I think all the guys wanted to bounce back from the Toronto game. We didn’t play our best game against them so we wanted to bounce back and show the home town fans what we’re capable of.”

Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara responded for the Bruins (13-8-2), who saw a five-game winning streak come to an end.

“We were average tonight,” said Bruins coach Claude Julien. “Our skating game was there, but we didn’t play a real hard game tonight and that’s what we need to do. We needed to play hard against this team and we chose

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Boston Bruins’ Torey Krug and Edmonton Oilers’ Jordan Eberle battle for the puck as goalie Tuukka Rask makes the save during second period NHL action in Edmonton, on Wednesday. to play a little bit more their type of game.”

There was no scoring in the first period, with Edmonton out-shooting the Bruins 10-8.

Boston had the best chance, however, coming on a point-blank bullet from Matt Beleskey that forced Nilsson to make a big save.

Taylor Hall was stopped on a par-

tial breakaway by a diving Tuukka Rask five minutes into the second period and a trailing Eberle couldn’t find a way to get it into over the Boston goalie into a wide-open net.

Letestu converted on a shorthanded two-on-one give-and-go play with Hendricks to put the Oilers up 1-0 midway through the second period.

Boston tied the game with 1:33 left

Cornish calls it a career after nine seasons with Stamps

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Jon Cornish would like fans to remember him as an unselfish player.

After nine CFL seasons, three rushing titles and two Grey Cup rings, Cornish announced his retirement on Wednesday.

“Nine years for No. 9, I think that’s fitting, but all good things come to an end,” said Cornish. “I’ve been defined so many different ways as a running back, but I think the No. 1 way I would want to be remembered is as a guy that cared about the fans that he was playing for. I want to be a person that was understood to not be playing for me. I was playing for everybody else, for our team.”

The 31-year-old from New Westminster, B.C., played just nine games for the Stampeders in an injury-plagued 2015 season during which Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS he suffered a broken thumb in late Calgary Stampeders’ Jon Cornish announces his retirement from CFL play at July before complaining of neck stiffness after a 15-11 loss at home to a press conference in Calgary, on Wednesday. the Edmonton Eskimos on Oct. 10.

“After every concussion, I nev- Levi Mitchell said that it’s hard to to see him go. That’s been my dude. er really had serious cognitive is- see his teammate go, he understands He’s definitely the greatest player that I’ve played with and one of the sues,” said Cornish. “My issues were and supports Cornish’s decision.

“I’m excited that Jon’s making the greatest players that I’ve seen.” with the neck. Your neck gets jarred Cornish was the CFL’s leading that much, probably something hap- right decision for himself and his health and his family,” said Mitch- rusher and top Canadian from 2012 pened to your head as well.”

Cornish also missed nine games ell. “He was somebody that was very, to 2014. He broke Normie Kwong’s very fun to not 56-year-old single-season rushing rein the 2014 seawatch play cord for a Canadian with 1,457 yards son due to con‘GOING FORWARD, I WANT TO only the game, but to in 2012. cussion sympCornish then broke his own reBE AN ADVOCATE FOR BRAIN turn around and toms. Despite hand the ball to. cord the following year with 1,813 that fact he still HEALTH. I HOPE TO HELP PEO- He knew how to rushing yards and was named the led the league in rushing with PLE LEARN THAT YOUR BRAIN use his body and CFL’s most outstanding player. That his abilities to season he became the first CFL play1,082 yards and IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT the best of his er to win the Lou Marsh Trophy, helped Calgary w i n t h e 2 0 1 4 MUSCLE AND IT’S REALLY YOUR ability and he did awarded by The Toronto Star to Canan amazing job of ada’s top athlete, since Russ Jackson Grey Cup 20-16 MOST IMPORTANT ASSET.’ it. It’ll be tough in 1969. over Hamilton, to not have him “I remember being a kid, six though the TiJON CORNISH out there on the years old, I just thought mayger-Cats held field with us any- be I could do something, maybe I him to 25 yards more.” could be a good athlete,” said Coron nine carries.

Stampeders fullback Rob Cote nish, who finished his career as the “Going forward, I want to be an advocate for brain health,” said Cor- said he had mixed emotions when fourth-leading rusher in Stampeders nish, who made the decision after his good friend told him of his deci- history with 6,844 yards despite making just 60 starts. “It’s because of the last season that he was going to re- sion to call it a career.

“I kind of knew this was coming,” people I’m surrounded by here that tire if he suffered another concussion. “I hope to help people learn said Cote, who started his career I’ve been able to achieve both our that your brain is your most import- with the Stamps in 2007 at the same team’s dreams, our fan’s dreams and ant muscle and it’s really your most time as Cornish. “I’m happy for him. my own personal dreams.”

I know he’s going to be very successAs for the future, Cornish said important asset.”

Although Calgary quarterback Bo ful in his post-football endeavours. he’s working towards becoming a On a personal side, I’m disappointed chartered financial analyst.

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in the second as a Krug point shot caromed off of Edmonton defender Andrej Sekera and past Nilsson.

Hendricks tipped a Letestu shot past Rask to help the Oilers regain the lead just before the midway point of the third period.

Both teams return to the ice on Friday as the Bruins travel to Calgary and the Oilers host the Dallas Stars.

Rebels get great response for Memorial Cup volunteers

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR The numbers are mounting as the Red Deer Rebels accept volunteers for the 2016 MasterCard Memorial Cup. “The last two days have been insanely busy,” Rebels senior vice-president Merrick Sutter said Wednesday. “We added a couple of positions and need probably around 500 volunteers and we’re over 400 now.

“There’s a huge need for volunteers for the event, but there’s already been a huge response.”

Sutter said the organization is still in need of less than 100 volunteers for various duties including bartending, accreditation, transportation and security.

“Those are the four main areas, but we’re also looking for people to work in our FanFest operations,” said Sutter. “They can go to reddeerrebels.com and indication which area they want to volunteer for.

“One of the misconceptions is ‘I have tickets for the event and I want to watch all the games, so I can’t volunteer’. With our FanFest and beer gardens happening before and after the games, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to volunteer around the games if that’s what their concern is.”

Overall, Sutter has been impressed with the sudden response since Sunday.

“We went live (with volunteer requests) Sunday, the day of the Grey Cup, which is almost like a national holiday,” he said. “In the two and a half days since we’re over 400 people. It’s been a great response.

“We still need a few more and I would think we’ll be full within a couple of weeks.”

• Forward Austin Adamson, who underwent hip surgery in the off-season, is back with the Rebels, but where he’ll fit into the lineup once he’s cleared to play is the big question.

Adamson, who last season contributed two goals and five points in 22 games after he and defenceman Nelson Nogier came over in a December deal with the Saskatoon Blades, could be a replacement for Michael Spacek, who is expected to be with the Czech Republic team at the World Junior Championship starting Dec. 26 in Finland.

• The Rebels return to action Saturday at Lethbridge and are expected to have forward Evan Polei and defenceman Kayle Doetzel back for the game. Polei missed two games with an upper body ailment and Doetzel has been out for roughly a month with a foot injury. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Big Valley Lowry reaches next level as bronc rider Raptors take down Hawks ready to shine in Las Vegas

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zeke Thurston has been having the rookie season most young cowboys could only dream about.

The saddle bronc sensation from Big Valley made waves by winning the $50,000 bonus round at Houston last spring.

Then he came to the Calgary Stampede and showed his stuff, spurring away with the $100,000 bonus from that big show. He qualified for his first Canadian Finals Rodeo, DIANNE as well as finishing in the FINSTAD world’s top 15 to earn a covRODEO eted spot at the rich National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

It looked like nothing could slow down his fast track to success.

But then Thurston nodded his head for his first horse last month at Edmonton… and was quickly bucked off. Regrouping, he came back the second night… and was bucked off again. Nothing seemed to go right all week long. The 21-year-old slipped back in the standings, and came away with a goose egg from the big CFR prize pot. Had the dream year really derailed?

Perhaps it was just a steep grade to climb. As Thurston rides the rails into the desert depot this week, he’s feeling a lot better about the home stretch.

“I didn’t feel good in my riding, and it was a terrible week,” admitted Thurston. “So I checked my equipment the next day, and found out my saddle was broke.”

The specialized riding rig is everything in the saddle bronc event, and a malfunction at that junction can be costly.

“It just felt like my saddle was flat, and (pointing) downhill. I couldn’t get my horses spurred out right.

That’s your best advantage to a good ride – your one free shot. If you can’t get spurred out right, it’s pretty hard.”

Fortunately, he had access to a back-up saddle from fellow bronc rider Jake Watson. He quickly got it fit to his settings, and tried it out on a few practice horses before packing it in the truck and pointing south.

Saddles go through a lot, and the ‘tree’ can be smashed when a horse rares back in the chute. But Thurston doesn’t recall any one incident that may have caused the problem.

“It was more of a stretch crack, that got worse over time, with too much wear and tear. The saddle had some age. I think Dad got it for me at a pawn shop for like, $700. So it’s paid for itself a few times,” smiled Thurston.

So his Edmonton frustration has turned more to relief, with a problem discovered and remedied.

“I expect to do good every time I nod my head. I just go at it and let it all hang out. It doesn’t always work out. But when you’re trying hard and nothing goes your way, it can just seem like everything is working against you. But you keep rolling on. The good thing is I’m young, and there’s lot more broncs to get on.”

Make that the world’s BEST broncs to get on, and 10 of them are lined up starting tonight for Thurston to try his hand at. Getting to ride at the world richest rodeo event is something he’s wanted to do his whole life.

“I’m so excited. It’s crazy,” Thurston admitted.

“The last couple of weeks, I could hardly sleep. My mind doesn’t turn off. We drove down, and when we came over the hill and saw the lights (of Vegas), it was pretty cool.”

There’s a record $10 million there for the taking at this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which is a big leap from the $6.375 million offered just a year ago. The bump is the result of the new contract signed with Las Vegas Events. To win first prize in any one go-round will pay a whopping $26,231. So any missed financial opportunities from the CFR could be quickly erased by Thurston, with a few good rides.

He’s also one of two PRCA rookies at this year’s NFR, and that’s the other race he’s in. Both Thurston and Utah bronc rider CoBurn Bradshaw are in the hunt for the Resistol Saddle Bronc Rookie of the Year award, and the title will be hotly contested.

Thurston has the lead going in, and a score to settle. Bradshaw beat him by half a point for the 2014 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association saddle bronc championship, so it’s not the first time the two have tangled.

Thurston will have plenty of family and friends in Las Vegas to cheer him on, not to mention all of Big Valley back home. He appreciates the support, but knows he’ll have to balance all the demands of NFR week.

“There’s all sorts of stuff going on. You’d like to spend time with everyone down here, but I have to take care of business too. That’s my main priority.”

Probably the wisest advice comes from dad, because Skeeter Thurston definitely knows the drill.

He qualified for the NFR in saddle bronc riding six times over his career.

“He says ‘you worked hard to get here. Enjoy it’,” said Thurston.

There will be plenty of Canadian flags flying at the Thomas and Mack arena this year, with six Canadian qualifiers. That’s the most since 2008. Thurston will be joined by his riding buddy, and fellow Stampede winner, Clint Laye of Cadogan in the bareback riding.

Also in the bareback riding is Orin Larsen, with his brother Tyrel competing in the saddle bronc riding. They come from Inglis, Man. Then making his NFR debut in the steer wrestling is Cochrane’s Tanner Milan, the two-time Canadian champion.

Rounding out the Canuck contingent is Deb Guelly of Okotoks, making her sixth trip to the NFR. The first of the 10 NFR performances kicks off tonight at 7:45 p.m. MST. It’s available for viewing through the website www.worldplaylive.com/ NFR2015 which is a firm involving two-time world champion barrel racer Lindsay Sears.

In other pro rodeo news, a familiar face in Central Alberta has been hired as the new rodeo administrator for the CPRA. Kyle Rock, from the Olds district, was active in rodeo as a bareback rider. He was the FCA season leader twice, served on the FCA board, and worked as a rodeo judge as well as being named cowboy of the year in 2013.

Also, the CPRA and Canadian Western Agribition announced professional rodeo will return to Regina’s major livestock event next November. The four performance rodeo will feature 16 top athletes in each event, divided into two pools of eight for two performances each, vying for a $100,000 purse. It will be the kickoff event for the 2017 pro season.

Dianne Finstad is a Red Deer freelance writer that covers rodeo for the Advocate

Raptors 96 Hawks 86 ATLANTA — Kyle Lowry wasn’t feeling well, so he wanted to save his energy for the fourth quarter.

When the time came for Lowry to push himself to another level, Atlanta’s defence looked helpless.

“I just attacked early and tried to get to the basket early,” he said. “They’re not really big-time shot-blockers, and I just wanted to attack the basket.”

Lowry scored 22 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth, DeMar DeRozan added 17 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from 17 down in the third to beat the Atlanta Hawks 96-86 on Wednesday night.

Lowry overcame flu-like symptoms that forced him from the game in the second period. He returned to begin the third, but didn’t build momentum until the fourth when Toronto outscored the Hawks 39-20.

“It’s a basketball game,” Lowry said. “You’ve got two halves, and my teammates always count on me, so I went out and left it all out on the floor tonight.”

The Raptors, who have won five of six, scored just 32 points in the first half. A team official said they set a franchise record for points in a quarter in the fourth.

Atlanta led by 17 midway through the third before the Raptors went on a 33-15 run to go up 74-73 on Lowry’s fast-break layup with 6:28 remaining. It was Toronto’s first lead since late in the first.

Paul Millsap scored 14 points and Thabo Sefolosha had 13 for the Hawks. They have dropped three of five and lost for the first time in 36 home games when leading to begin the fourth.

“It’s just unacceptable on our part,” Hawks centre Al Horford said. “We just relaxed in the second half as a team, especially in the fourth quarter. It’s just disappointing.”

Lowry was too quick off the dribble, running circles around Atlanta’s defence go to 7 for 8 from the field on a variety of shots.

His 3-pointer made it 80-75 and Lowry followed with a fast-break layup that made it 82-75 with 4:54 remaining.

“I told him, ‘Win the game for us,’ ” DeRozan said. “That’s what he did.”

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Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry shoots against Atlanta Hawks Kent Bazemore during an NBA game on Wednesday, in Atlanta.

TIP-INS Raptors: Toronto missed 16 of its first 18 attempts on 3s before Terrence Ross hit one in the close seconds of the third to cut the lead to seven. … Reserve big men Patrick Patterson and Lucas Nogueira combined for 11 rebounds in the final period.

Hawks: Horford scored 12 points to extend his streak of double-digit games to 21, tying a career high. … Atlanta’s point total was a season low.

GOOD TO SEE YOU Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer gave Raptors guard DeMarre Carroll a hug before the game.

Carroll, who finished with five points, had the best two seasons of his six-year career under Budenholzer, becoming a full-time starter and helping the Hawks

advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time. Atlanta wanted to keep Carroll, who signed a four-year, $60 million contract with Toronto, but needed to save money to re-sign Millsap.

NOT YET, YOUNG MAN Before the start of the third, Teague came over to joke with Hawks great Dominique Wilkins that he was about to pass him for seventh place on the franchise list for career assists. Wilkins, the team’s TV analyst, laughed.

“Not tonight,” Wilkins said. “Next game.” Teague needs five to pass Wilkins at 2,321.

UP NEXT Raptors: Host Denver on Thursday night.

Hawks: Host Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Even though he picked U.S., Hockey Canada welcomes Walman with open arms TORONTO — Jake Walman grew up playing in the Greater Toronto Hockey League like a lot of Canadian kids. But he’s not just a Canadian hockey player.

Because Walman’s mother, Mari Anne, is American, the young defenceman is a dual citizen with Canadian and U.S. passports. While he played for Canada East in the World Junior A Challenge two years ago, he chose to attend U.S. world junior camp this past summer and hoped to wear the red, white and blue at the upcoming tournament in Helsinki.

The International Ice Hockey Federation disagreed, deeming Walman ineligible to play for the U.S. because he’s Canadian-born and trained. And even though the Toronto native chose the U.S., Hockey Canada is welcoming him with open arms by inviting him to its world junior selection camp.

“We liked him in the summer and we still like him,” Hockey Canada vice-president of hockey operations and national teams Scott Salmond said. “We think he’s going to have a real good chance to make our team and make us better if he does. To me he’s Canadian. At the end of the day that’s the bottom line.”

Hockey Canada all along believed Walman was Canadian. Now in his second season at Providence College in Rhode Island, he would have had to play two full seasons to qualify as an American.

Walman is quite the catch, too, as the NCAA’s leading scorer among defencemen with 10 goals and eight assists in 12 games. He could be part of a blue line that may feature returnee Joe Hicketts and NHL first-round picks Haydn Fleury and Travis Sanheim.

Making it will be a challenge at a competitive camp, which is perhaps why Walman opted to go to the U.S. summer camp in Lake Placid, N.Y. “Jake had to make a decision based on the information he had and probably what he thought, as a young player, was going to give him the best opportunity to play,” Salmond said.

Hockey Canada is giving him that opportunity. Walman is one of 11 defencemen invited to the mid-December camp, along with Hicketts, Fleury, Sanheim, 2014 first-rounder Roland McKeown, 2015-first-rounders Thomas Chabot and Noah Juulsen, potential 2016 top pick Jacob Chychrun, Toronto Maple Leafs second-rounder Travis Dermott, fellow St. JAKE WALMAN Louis Blues prospect Vince Dunn and the only other U.S. college player at camp, Boston University’s Brandon Hickey.

“He deserves to be here as one of the best 11 defencemen in the country, and there is no hard feelings,” Hockey Canada director of player personnel Ryan Jankowski said.

“We want the best players.”

Hockey Canada had to make sure Walman could be one of those players. After the IIHF ruled him ineligible, the organization went through its own internal process to make sure he could wear the Maple Leaf at the world juniors and beyond.

“There was no issues with that,” Jankowski said.

“We’re excited to have him. He’s a heck of a defenceman.”

Salmond said Walman was “thrilled” to make Canada’s camp roster. A conversation Monday night smoothed out anything that might have been an issue before.

“I said: ‘Hey I’m not even interested in the decision-making from before. That’s water under the bridge. All I want you to know is we want you here.

We don’t care where you play, we don’t care where you played in the summer. All we care about is that you can come here and help us win, and that’s the bottom line,”’ Salmond said. “And he said, ‘That’s all I care about too and I’m excited.’ So he was great.”

NHL

Flyers’ Gudas suspended for 3 games for hit to head against Senators’ Zibanejad

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BRIEFS Stars activate goalie Kari Lehtonen, send prospect Campbell back to AHL DALLAS — The Stars have activated goalie Kari Lehtonen from injured reserve and sent prospect Jack Campbell back to the minor leagues.

Lehtonen has missed three games since sustaining a lower-body injury after replacing Antti Niemi during the second period of a 7-4 loss to Ottawa on Nov. 24.

Niemi has made the majority of the starts after joining Dallas in the off-season. But Lehtonen, the starter the previous five seasons, is 9-1 in 10 starts and has a slightly better goals-against average and save percentage than Niemi. Campbell didn’t appear in a game in his brief stint. He was sent back to the Texas Stars of the AHL on Wednesday.

NEW YORK — Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Radko Gudas was suspended for three games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for an illegal check to Ottawa Senators forward Mika Zibanejad’s head. Gudas wasn’t penalized for the hit in the third period of Philadelphia’s 4-2 victory in Ottawa. The suspension will cost Gudas $15,995.

Predators place Fisher on injured reserve, will miss 4 games NASHVILLE — The Predators have placed centre Mike Fisher on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that will keep him out of Nashville’s next four games. Nashville announced the move Wednesday and said Fisher will be reevaluated next week.

Fisher was injured Tuesday night in a 5-2 win over Arizona. At 7:56 of the second period, Arizona’s Martin Hanzal checked Fisher into the left boards inside the Coyotes zone.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 B3

Vonn looks to stay dominant at Lake Louise WORLD CUP SKIING

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Whatever was going on in her life, Lake Louise has either reinforced or restored Lindsey Vonn’s faith in her ability to ski fast.

The American’s 15 career World Cup victories at the Alberta ski resort is the most by a skier at one venue. Vonn herself has lost count.

“I thought it was 12 and clearly I’m wrong,” Vonn said Wednesday.

“For me, I just love racing here. It’s not really about counting the wins. It’s the perfect way for me to start the season, it’s always been a place where I’ve gotten confidence and it’s a springboard for the rest of the season.

“It’s gotten to the point where if I don’t win, it’s really disappointing because I have won so many times here.”

The first women’s downhills of the 2015-16 season are Friday and Saturday followed by a super-G on Sunday.

Austrians posted four of the five fastest times in Wednesday’s opening training run with Cornelia Huetter the quickest. Her teammate Nicole Schmidhofer was second and Lara Gut of Switzerland placed third.

Larisa Yurkiw of Owen Sound, Ont., was 10th and Valerie Grenier of Mont-Tremblant, Que., was 39th.

Vonn skied off course and finished 34th.

A large snowfall prior to the men’s races in Lake Louise allowed for the construction of a more complex course of rollers and jumps.

“It’s a little bit more exciting than normal,” Vonn said. “I kind of liked it the way it was, but I will take any races in Lake Louise, no matter what the terrain.

“I’m just going to adjust my line because obviously it wasn’t right today, but I’m not going to back off at all.”

Vonn re-ignited in Lake Louise a year ago after a tumultuous year and a half. Two knee surgeries in as many years had limited her to a handful of races and forced her to withdraw from the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

She shed tears of joy and relief after winning last year’s second downhill in Lake Louise. Vonn won seven more races in 2014-15 for a career total of 67.

She surpassed Austria’s Annemarie Prosser as the winningest female in World Cup history.

Vonn has twice achieved the Lake Louise hat trick of sweeping both downhills and the super-G in 2011 and 2012. Her sweep in 2011 came a few days af-

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Lindsey Vonn of the USA skis down the course during a training run for the women’s World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, on Wednesday. ter she announced she was divorcing Thomas Vonn, her husband of four years.

The 31-year-old Minnesotan and golfer Tiger Woods were a sports celebrity couple for more than two years, but Vonn announced in May they had amicably split because of their hectic lives.

Vonn fractured her ankle at an August training camp, but recovered in time to get back on snow in October. She required stitches in her thumb in November, however, after trying to break up a scrap between her two dogs.

“My thumb looks hideous,” she said. “I’m never going to be a hand model, so I’ve accepted that.”

In 2009, Vonn crossed the finish line in Lake Lou-

ise with blood dribbling from her mouth. Her knee connected with her chin during the race, yet Vonn still won the first of her two downhill victories that year.

She executed an incredible piece of skiing the following year in a race she didn’t win. Vonn went down on her left hip entering a section of the course named Fall Away, but made an impressive recovery on the slope’s face to finish second.

Winning the season’s overall World Cup title is a measure of a skier’s talent and consistency over the four disciplines of downhill, super-G, slalom and giant slalom. Vonn has hoisted that crystal globe four times in her career.

Canada trying to find answers to long medal drought

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Mike Weir, from Bright’s Grove, Ont., tees off during final round play at the Canadian Open golf championship in 2014 at Royal Montreal golf club.

Motivated by his daughters and fresh off a break from golf, Weir is ready to start his comeback.

Weir returns from break with eye on keeping PGA Tour card are coming along, and see how I’m excited,” Weir said. “They definitely want me to go out there and do well” Motivated by his daughters and “I just want to get back to playing fresh off a break from golf, Mike Weir good golf, which I think I’m capable of is ready to start his comeback. doing. Right now I’m very motivated The Canadian golfer will play and I’m giving it one good go.” his first tournament since taking a There was a slight pause when Weir months-long hiatus when he tees off said, “good,” as if he was holding himat the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am self back from saying “last.” in February. He must make a certain Time is catching up to the 45-yearamount of money within the first eight old, and the past five years have been events of the 2015 season to hold on to a struggle for Weir. his PGA Tour playing privileges.

In 2012, he played in 14 events, and After withdrawing from the John didn’t make a single cut. Weir was inDeere Classic in July, jured often over the the native of Bright’s ‘I JUST WANT TO GET BACK next few seasons and Grove, Ont., said he had only made one TO PLAYING GOOD GOLF, cut in 2015 before his was going to be taking an “indefinite leave WHICH I THINK I’M CAPA- announcement in Juof absence from golf.” ly.

Once the No. 3 golf- BLE OF DOING. RIGHT NOW He has used both er in the world, Weir of his career money I’M VERY MOTIVATED AND slid down to 620th. list exemptions, but He was divorced last I’M GIVING IT ONE GOOD GO.’ he will be entered December, and, afinto eight PGA Tour ter fighting a myriad events in 2016 thanks of injuries, the eight-time PGA Tour to a combined major and minor medichampion and 2003 Masters winner de- cal exemption awarded to him by the cided enough was enough.

Tour.

He needed a reset.

He said he is open to playing on othWeir admitted he didn’t swing er golf tours. a club for seven weeks after his an“I might mix in a few Web events nouncement. He enjoyed spending to stay sharp, and I may even look at time with his daughters, 17-year-old some events in Europe,” he said. “I Elle and 15-year-old Lili. They went to need to play, and play a lot to get back the south of France, they went to visit mentally as much as physically. That family in Southwestern Ontario, and just takes you playing.” family visited them.

Despite the ongoing mathematBut once the girls got back to school, ics that will determine if Weir will Weir began practising again during be a full-fledged PGA Tour member the day. He would travel to Florida to through 2016, he is just trying to play work with his coach David Leadbetter good golf.

— one of the world’s most renowned “A lot of the ‘life’ stuff is behind teachers. me now, and things are going pretty All the while, his daughters kept good. I can get back focused, and have him motivated. a clear path in my mind,” he said. “I’m “We talk all the time when I get at a stage right now with my girls and home. They’re asking how my practice the age they’re at that they’re fully on is going and they can see how things board.”

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MONTREAL — When the 2016 Games open in Rio de Janeiro in August, it will have been 20 years since Canada won an Olympic boxing medal.

The team that saw Shawn O’Sullivan and Willie DeWit take silver in Los Angeles in 1984 and then had future undisputed champion Lennox Lewis win gold in 1998 in Seoul has been a shadow of itself the past two decades.

But Sammy El-Mais of Calgary wants to help end the drought.

“It stings a lot,” El-Mais said Wednesday. “But I’ve been on the team six years and the potential we’ve had is amazing.

“The improvement of the team has been nuts. They’ve done a great job grooming us and now it’s time to make it happen.”

The path to Rio starts Sunday when about 70 of Canada’s top male and female amateur boxers open the Olympic trials at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. The winners in 10 men’s and three women’s weight classes will head to Argentina in March for the first Olympic qualification tournament.

Another chance to qualify comes in May at the women’s world championships and June at the final qualifying event in Azerbaijan.

Canada had only two male fighters, Custio Clayton and Simon Kean, and one woman, Mary Spencer, at the 2012 Games in London, where women’s boxing made its Olympic debut.

At the 2008 Games in Beijing, Adam Trupish was Canada’s lone representative and he was eliminated in his first bout. There were five at Athens in 2004 but the best medal hope, Jean Pascal, drew a Cuban in the first round and lost a close bout.

The last Olympic boxing medal won by a Canadian was a silver for David Defiagbon in 1996 in Atlanta.

National team coach Daniel Trepanier expects a bigger team in Rio, with fighters in each of the three women’s divisions and at least two or

LOCAL

BRIEFS

Six Red Deer players named to Zone 4 hockey team for Alberta Winter Games Six Red Deer players are on the Zone 4 (Parkland) hockey roster for the 2016 Alberta Winter Games scheduled for Feb. 13-16 at Medicine Hat. Defencemen Casson Hameister and Boston Lajeunesse will suit up with the Parkland squad, as will forwards Jax Boyechko, Kylan Kidd, Hudson O’Riordan and Kaiden Wedderburn.

Also on the team are goalies Colby Knight of Red Deer County and Drew Sim of Tees, defenceman Austin Mayert and forwards Tate Cousey, Foxx Doell, Myles Hilman and Kayl Spiller of Blackfalds, rearguards Cole Lawrence of Benalto and Tyson Tisdale of Norglenwold, Sylvan Lake forwards Justin Gyori and Jayden Henderson, and defenceman Blake Spiller and forwards Sam Popowich and Carson Taylor of Camrose.

OLYMIPIC BOXING TRIALS three men.

Canada won six medals at the PanAm Games in Toronto this summer, including gold for light welterweight Arthur Biyarslanov of Toronto and lightweight Caroline Veyre of Montreal.

“This year in Rio we have the potential to go for one or two medals,” said Trepanier. “It looks bright for Rio.” The best medal hopes are on the women’s side, where Ariane Fortin of Montreal is ranked third in the world among middleweights and Mandy Bujold of Toronto is second in the flyweight division. Biyarslanov is the top ranked man at 12th in his division.

Pat Fiacco, the former mayor of Regina who has been president of Boxing Canada for five years, said it is tougher to qualify today than it was in the 1980s. For one, the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union created more strong boxing countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.

There is also the World Series of Boxing, which started five years ago, and the more recent APB pro series, which are guaranteed an allotment of Olympic spots. Canada is not part of either, although it intends to place a team in the world series next year.

Fiacco said Boxing Canada is taking steps to build its international presence, with referees, judges and supervisors more active at major events and on committees.

“The rest of the world changed and we were a bit late in that,” said Fiacco.

“Canada has to be involved.”

The sport is also working on boosting its funding, both from government, the Own The Podium program and private sources. Fiacco said it has also helped that Boxing Canada moved its headquarters from Ottawa to the new Olympic House in Montreal to strengthen ties with the Canadian Olympic Committee.

Rick Polutnik of Red Deer is the Zone 4 coach mentor and Troy Klaus of Red Deer is an assistant coach.

Defenceman Charlie Wright of Olds is on the Zone 2 (Big Country) roster.

Jonathan Bartman of Red Deer is the coach mentor with Zone 6 (Edmonton) and Brent Kranzler of Stettler is an assisant coach with Zone 5 (Yellowhead/BlackGold).

Grizzlys make some moves The Olds Grizzlys acquired forward Austin Holmes and future considerations from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons in exchange for defenceman Tristan Thompson and futures in an AJHL deal earlier this week.

The Grizzlys also sent defenceman Austin Cameron to the Kindersley Klippers of the SJHL in exchange for future considerations.

Meanwhile, in a pair of deals involving former members of the Red Deer midget AAA Chiefs, forward Tyrell Mappin was shipped to the Brooks Bandits from the Drumheller Dragons in exchange for forward Rhett Kingston and futures, and forward Scott Ferguson was dealt to the Spruce Grove Saints by the Camrose Kodiaks, who received defenceman Tyler Morrison and future considerations.

SCOREBOARD Hockey Pt 35 34 31 28 23 19

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA 27 19 8 0 0 106 74 27 18 9 0 0 111 82 29 16 11 1 1 90 93 28 11 14 3 0 80 96 25 7 15 2 1 78 110 29 6 21 2 0 57 119

Pt 38 36 34 25 17 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA Kelowna 27 20 6 1 0 108 78 Victoria 28 18 8 1 1 96 63 Prince George 25 14 9 1 1 81 75 Kamloops 24 12 9 3 0 88 80 Vancouver 27 7 16 2 2 75 102

Seattle Spokane Everett Portland Tri-City

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA Prince Albert 26 16 7 2 1 87 80 Brandon 26 16 8 0 2 96 68 Moose Jaw 27 13 9 4 1 93 88 Regina 26 13 11 2 0 79 87 Saskatoon 26 10 13 3 0 79 106 Swift Current 27 8 16 3 0 64 89

Red Deer Lethbridge Calgary Edmonton Medicine Hat Kootenay

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Pt 41 38 30 27 18

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA Pt 25 16 7 2 0 91 69 34 27 14 10 2 1 89 92 31 24 14 8 0 2 63 48 30 24 12 12 0 0 84 78 24 28 11 16 1 0 85 109 23

Wednesday’s results Brandon 8 Swift Current 0 Regina 5 Saskatoon 0 Lethbridge 6 Calgary 4 Vancouver 6 Medicine Hat 0 Prince George 5 Portland 3 Kelowna 4 Kootenay 1 Tri-City 4 Everett 1 Tuesday’s results Kamloops 5 Kootenay 1 Prince George 3 Portland 2 Victoria 3 Medicine Hat 1 Thursday’s games Prince Albert at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Saskatoon at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

Regina at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Prince Albert at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Portland at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Seattle at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Kootenay at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Prince George at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

Saturday’s games Regina at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

Saskatoon at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Swift Current at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Kootenay at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Vancouver at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Tri-City at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

2015-16 Canadian Hockey League Top Ten (last week’s rankings in parentheses records as of Tuesday): 1. (1) Erie Otters (OHL, 23-3-1-0) 2. (3) Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL, 21-3-3-1)

3. (2) Kitchener Rangers (OHL, 20-3-3-0) 4. (4) Kelowna Rockets (OHL, 19-6-1-0) 5. (5) Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL, 20-7-1-0) 6. (7) London Knights (OHL, 18-4-1-1) 7. (8) Red Deer Rebels (WHL, 19-8-0-0) 8. (9) Val-d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL, 19-7-2-1) 9. (6) Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL, 16-7-2-0) 10. (NR) Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL, 19-8-1-1) Honourable Mentions Victoria Royals (WHL, 18-8-1-1) Kingston Frontenacs (OHL, 16-8-1-1) Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL, 18-8-3-0) National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 26 19 4 3 41 Detroit 25 13 8 4 30 Ottawa 24 12 7 5 29 Boston 23 13 8 2 28 Florida 24 11 9 4 26 Tampa Bay 25 11 11 3 25 Buffalo 25 10 12 3 23 Toronto 25 8 12 5 21

GF GA 90 57 61 64 78 72 75 67 63 60 59 58 58 67 57 72

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts 26 17 6 3 37 23 17 5 1 35 26 14 8 4 32 24 14 8 2 30 24 12 10 2 26 25 10 10 5 25 24 8 12 4 20 26 10 16 0 20

GF GA 75 55 75 51 74 63 57 55 57 59 49 67 50 70 61 78

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Dallas 25 19 5 1 39 St. Louis 25 15 7 3 33 Nashville 24 13 7 4 30 Chicago 25 13 9 3 29 Minnesota 23 12 7 4 28 Winnipeg 26 12 12 2 26 Colorado 25 10 14 1 21

GF GA 88 66 66 61 64 62 68 64 65 62 73 81 73 76

N.Y. Rangers Washington N.Y. Islanders Pittsburgh New Jersey Philadelphia Carolina Columbus

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 24 15 8 1 31 60 51 San Jose 24 14 10 0 28 67 63 Arizona 24 13 10 1 27 67 70 Vancouver 26 9 9 8 26 70 71 Anaheim 25 9 11 5 23 51 65 Calgary 25 9 14 2 20 60 90 Edmonton 26 9 15 2 20 65 79 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Detroit 5, Buffalo 4, SO Calgary 4, Dallas 3, SO Colorado 2, New Jersey 1 Montreal 2, Columbus 1 Philadelphia 4, Ottawa 2 Florida 3, St. Louis 1 Nashville 5, Arizona 2 Minnesota 2, Chicago 1 Los Angeles 2, Vancouver 1, OT Pittsburgh 5, San Jose 1 Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, SO Edmonton 3, Boston 2, SO Winnipeg 6, Toronto 1 Tampa Bay at Anaheim, late Thursday’s Games Colorado at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Washington at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Chicago at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Arizona at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Florida at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Friday • Peewee AA hockey: Olds at Central Alberta, 6 p.m., Big Valley.

• Mixed martial arts: Havoc Fighting Championship, 7:30 p.m., Westerner Prairie Pavilion.

• Midget AA hockey: Bow Valley at Olds, 7:30 p.m.

• Midget AAA hockey: Lloydminster at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.

Friday’s Games Arizona at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Florida at Columbus, 5 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Islanders, 5:30 p.m.

Boston at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Saturday

Wednesday’s summary Oilers 3, Bruins 2 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Bergeron Bos (slashing) 18:24.

Second Period 1. Edmonton, Letestu 3 (Hendricks, Sekera) 10:23 (sh).

2. Boston, Krug 2 (Bergeron, McQuaid) 18:27.

Penalties — Gryba Edm (interference) 8:47, Eriksson Bos (tripping) 12:13, Hayes Bos (interference) 19:35.

Third Period 3. Edmonton, Hendricks 2 (Letestu, Korpikoski) 9:22.

4. Boston, Chara 4 (Krejci, Eriksson) 16:39.

Penalties — Gryba Edm (elbowing) 5:40, Beleskey Bos (hooking) 11:10.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — Beleskey Bos (interference) 3:54.

Shootout — Edmonton wins 1-0 Boston : Bergeron miss, Marchand miss, Krejci miss.

Edmonton : Hendricks miss, Eberle goal, Letestu miss.

Shots on goal Boston 8 15 13 4 — 40 Edmonton 10 13 10 3 — 36 Goal — Boston: Rask (LO, 8-7-2) Edmonton: Nilsson (W, 6-7-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Boston: 0-2 Edmonton: 0-5.

NHL Scoring Leaders Patrick Kane, Chi Jamie Benn, Dal Tyler Seguin, Dal Daniel Sedin, Vcr John Klingberg, Dal Evgeny Kuznetsov, Wash Erik Karlsson, Ott Max Pacioretty, Mtl Evgeni Malkin, Pgh Taylor Hall, Edm Blake Wheeler, Wpg Vladimir Tarasenko, StL Joe Pavelski, SJ Nathan MacKinnon, Col David Krejci, Bos Henrik Sedin, Vcr Tomas Plekanec, Mtl Matt Duchene, Col Jeff Carter, LA Michael Cammalleri, NJ Artemi Panarin, Chi Alex Ovechkin, Wash Mike Hoffman, Ott Mats Zuccarello, NYR Bobby Ryan, Ott Patrice Bergeron, Bos Johnny Gaudreau, Cgy

G 15 18 13 12 5 8 5 13 12 9 9 14 12 10 9 8 7 13 10 7 7 12 11 11 8 8 6

A 23 17 21 16 22 18 21 12 13 16 16 10 12 14 15 16 17 10 13 16 16 10 11 11 14 14 16

Pts 38 35 34 28 27 26 26 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 22 22

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL — Suspended Miami Marlins C Robert Llera (GCL) 60 games for a positive test for a metabolite of Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired OF-1B Mark Trumbo and LHP C.J. Riefenhauser from Seattle for C Steve Clevenger. Designated RHP Steve Johnson for assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Vance Worley and OF Nolan Reimould on one-year contracts. Declined to tender 2016 contracts to INF Paul Janish, OF David Lough and RHP Steve Johnson.

BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms with OF Chris Young on a two-year contract. Designated RHP Roman Mendez for assignment.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Declined to tender 2016 contracts to C Tyler Flowers and RHP Jacob Turner.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Did not tender a 2016 contract to LHP Nick Hagadone and designated him for assignment.

DETROIT TIGERS — Did not tender 2016 contracts to RHPs Al Alburquerque and Neftali Feliz. Named Lloyd McClendon manager and Jeff Pico pitching coach for Toledo (IL) Willie Blair pitching coach and Phil Clark hitting coach for Erie (EL) Edgar Alfonzo hitting coach for West Michigan (MWL) Ace Adams pitching coach and Mike Hessman hitting coach for Connecticut (NYP) Nick Avila pitching coach and German Geigel and Josman Robles hitting coaches for GCL Tigers and Jaime Garcia extended spring training/rehab pitching coach.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Acquired C-INF Tony Cruz from St. Louis for INF Jose Martinez. Traded C Francisco Pena to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. Did not tender a 2016 contract to INF Orlando Calixte and RHP Greg Holland.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with OF Rafael Ortega on a one-year contract. Traded OF Collin Cowgill to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations. Did not tender a 2016 contract to LHP Cesar Ramos.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Claimed C John Hicks off waivers from Seattle.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Acquired LHP Marc Rzepczynski and 1B Yonder Alonso from San Diego for LHPs Drew Pomeranz and Jose Torres and a player to be named. Agreed to terms with LHP Felix Doubront, LHP Marc Rzepczynski, 2B Eric Sogard, OF Sam Fuld and OF Andrew Lambo to one-year contracts. Sent LHP Daniel Coulombe outright to

SPORTS

BRIEFS

Canucks’ Sutter undergoes sports hernia surgery, out an additional 4 to 6 weeks Vancouver Canucks centre Brandon Sutter has undergone successful surgery to repair a sports hernia, the team announced Wednesday.

The 26-year-old had the procedure done on Tuesday, with the Canucks expecting him to be out another four to six weeks.

Sutter, who has four goals and four assists in 16 games this season, hasn’t played since Nov. 10 despite the fact that the abdominal injury was initially thought to be minor.

“Following a period of treatment and evaluation our medical team determined that the best course of action for Brandon was to perform this procedure,” Canucks general manager Jim Benning said in a release.

Vancouver acquired Sutter in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins in June before signing him to a five-year deal worth US$21.875 million in August.

Meanwhile, the Canucks recalled forward Ronalds Kenins from the AHL’s Utica Comets on Wednesday. The

Nashville (PCL). Did not tender a 2016 contract to 1B Ike Davis.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Claimed INF Andy Wilkins off waivers from Baltimore. Designated LHP Edgar Olmos for assignment. Traded INF Patrick Kivlehan to Texas to complete a previous trade. Agreed to terms with RHP Justin De Fratus on a one-year contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with 1B Justin Smoak on a one-year contract.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with INF Gordon Beckham on a one-year contract.

CINCINNATI REDS — Did not tender a 2016 contract to OF Ryan LaMarre, RHP Ryan Mattheus and RHP Pedro Villarreal.

CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHP Rex Brothers on a one-year contract. Did not tender 2016 contracts to LHP Travis Wood.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with C A.J. Ellis to a one-year contract.

MIAMI MARLINS — Did not tender a 2016 contract to RHP Henderson Alvarez and RHP Aaron Crow.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Claimed OF Peter Bourjos off waivers from St. Louis.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Did not tender a 2016 contract to 1B Pedro Alvarez and OF Jaff Decker.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Named Mark McGwire bench coach, Alan Zinter hitting coach, Tarrik Brock first base coach, Doug Bochtler bullpen coach and Eddie Rodriguez assistant coach.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Did not tender a 2016 contract to RHP Yusmeiro Petit and C Hector Sanchez.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with 1B Tyler Moore and C Jose Lobtan on one-year contracts.

American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Sold the contract of OF Anthony Cheky to Arizona (NL).

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed OF Josh Romanski.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed RB Abou Toure to the practice squad.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed QB Josh McCown on injured reserve. Signed WR Terrelle Pryor.

Signed OL Dan France to the practice squad. Released OL Ronald Patrick from the practice squad.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed DE Ryan Russell injured reserve. Activated OT Chaz Green from the PUP list. Signed QB Kellen Moore from the practice squad. Signed RB Ben Malena, CB Terrance Mitchell and DE Efe Obada to the practice squad.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Placed G Ben Grubbs on injured reserve. Signed C Daniel Munyer from

the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed DT Robert Thomas from New England’s squad. Waived/injured DT C.J. Mosley.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed WR Chris Harper and DL Kelcy Quarles to the practice squad.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Announced special teams co-ordinator Kevin Spencer has resigned.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed S Kimario McFadden to the practice squad. Released DB Akeem Davis from the practice squad.

Canadian Football League B.C. LIONS — Named Wally Buono coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Philadelphia D Radko Gudas three games for an illegal check to the head of Ottawa F Mika Zibanejad during a Dec. 1 game.

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Reassigned F Andrew Agozzino to San Antonio (AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Activated G Kari Lehtonen from injured reserve. Reassigned G Jack Campbell to Texas (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Placed C Mike Fisher on injured reserve.

NEW YORK RANGERS — Recalled F Tanner Glass from Hartford (AHL).

ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS — Announced Fs Matt Garbowsky and Justin Kea was assigned to the team by Rochester (AHL).

MOTORSPORTS Sports Car Club of America SCCA — Named Derrick Walker president, effective Jan. 1.

SOCCER Major League Soccer NEW YORK RED BULLS — Declined the contract options on D Roy Miller, D Damien Perrinelle, MF Shaun Wright-Phillips, G Kyle Reynish, D Anthony Wallace, MF Leo Stolz, F Manolo Sanchez, MF Marius Obekop and F Dane Richards.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC — Exercised the 2016 contract options on Gs Stefan Frei and Charlie Lyon Ds Oniel Fisher, Damion Lowe, Chad Marshall, Tyrone Mears, Jimmy Ockford and Dylan Remick MFrs Aaron Kovar and Lamar Neagle and F Vic Mansaray.

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC — Exercised the 2016 contract options on Gs Marco Carducci and David Ousted Ds Sam Adekugbe, Jordan Smith and Tim Parker MFs Gershon Koffie and Nicolas Mezquida ands Fs Erik Hurtado, Kekuta Manneh and Darren Mattocks. Declined the contract options on G Paolo Tornaghi Ds Steven Beitashour, Pa-Modou Kah and Ethen Sampson MF Andre Lewis and F Caleb Clarke.

24-year-old played 30 games with Vancouver last season, registering four goals and eight assists.

The club also announced it has reassigned defenceman Andrey Pedan to Utica.

The 22-year-old made his NHL debut in Tuesday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Blue Jays failed to offer him a contract, then re-signed him, getting around the rule that prevents teams from cutting a player’s salary by more than 20 per cent from the previous year. Smoak earned $2,637,500 in 2013.

Justin Smoak signs one-year, US$3.9 million deal with Toronto Blue Jays TORONTO — Justin Smoak signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth US$3.9 million on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.

Smoak, who turns 30 on Saturday, appeared in 132 games for Toronto last season batting .236 with 18 home runs, reaching a career high in RBIs (59).

He was credited with four defensive runs saved, ranking second to only Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees at first base.

Smoak, the 11th overall pick of the 2008 draft by Texas is a veteran of six seasons, has a .224 career average with 92 home runs and 223 RBIs for Texas, Seattle and Toronto.

He made $1 million this year. He was claimed by Toronto off waivers from Seattle in October 2014 after hitting .202 with seven homers and 30 RBIs in 80 games with the Mariners that year. The

at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

• Peewee AA hockey: Bow Valley at Red Deer TBS, 12:30 p.m., Kinsmen A; Olds at Central Alberta, 2:45 p.m., Clive; Lethbridge Red at West Central, 5:30 p.m., Sylvan Lake.

• WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

(The Drive).

• AJHL: Calgary Mustangs at Olds, 7 p.m.

• Heritage junior B hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Mountainview at Ponoka, 8 p.m.

Buono to coach Lions following Tedford’s resignation VANCOUVER — One of the most successful coaches in CFL history will be back patrolling the sidelines in 2016.

The B.C. Lions announced Wednesday that Wally Buono is taking over head coaching duties next season following Jeff Tedford’s resignation after less than a year on the job.

The 65-year-old served as head coach and general manager of the Lions for nine seasons, winning the Grey Cup in 2004 and 2011 before stepping aside to focus on the front office beginning in 2012.

“This is not something I considered last year, or something that I had considered back in 2011,” Buono said.

“But this is where we’re at. We can put our heads in the sand and not accept it and not be held responsible for it or we can do something about it.”

A four-time coach of the year, Buono holds the CFL record for regular-season wins with 254 and was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2014. He will return to the dual role of head coach/GM with the Lions.

• Minor midget AAA hockey: Airdrie/ Cochrane at Red Deer Strata Energy, 11:30 a.m., Arena.

• Major bantam hockey: Southeast at Red Deer, 2 p.m., Arena.

• Midget AA hockey: Central Alberta at Red Deer Elks, 2:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

• Bantam AA hockey: Olds at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2:30 p.m., Kinex.

• Junior women’s hockey: Calgary Warriors at Central Alberta, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex.

• Midget AAA hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena.

• Major midget girls hockey: Edmonton

Sunday • Peewee AA hockey: Lethbridge Red at Red Deer Parkland, 12:45 p.m., Kinsmen A • Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Ramada, 1 p.m., Kinsmen A. • Major midget girls hockey: Calgary at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

• Minor midget AAA hockey: Spruce Grove at Red Deer Strata Energy, noon, Arena; Calgary Blackhawks at Red Deer North Star, 2:45 p.m., Arena.

• WHL: Prince Albert at Red Deer, 5 p.m., Centrium.

Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 10 1 0 .909 347 N.Y. Jets 6 5 0 .545 272 Buffalo 5 6 0 .455 266 Miami 4 7 0 .364 225 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 249 Houston 6 5 0 .545 232 Jacksonville 4 7 0 .364 236 Tennessee 2 9 0 .182 203 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 9 2 0 .818 297 Pittsburgh 6 5 0 .545 266 Baltimore 4 7 0 .364 259 Cleveland 2 9 0 .182 213 West W L T Pct PF Denver 9 2 0 .818 252 Kansas City 6 5 0 .545 287 Oakland 5 6 0 .455 264 San Diego 3 8 0 .273 244 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Washington 5 6 0 .455 N.Y. Giants 5 6 0 .455 Philadelphia 4 7 0 .364 Dallas 3 8 0 .273 South W L T Pct Carolina 11 0 0 1.000

Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans PA 212 228 257 287 PA 260 234 299 257 PA 193 230 276 310

6 5 4

Minnesota Green Bay Chicago Detroit

W 8 7 5 4

Arizona Seattle St. Louis San Francisco

W 9 6 4 3

5 0 6 0 7 0 North L T 3 0 4 0 6 0 7 0 West L T 2 0 5 0 7 0 8 0

.545 .455 .364

260 248 261

234 279 339

Pct .727 .636 .455 .364

PF 231 262 231 230

PA 194 215 264 288

Pct .818 .545 .364 .273

PF 355 267 186 152

PA 229 222 230 271

Thursday, Dec. 3 Green Bay at Detroit, 6:25 p.m.

PF 241 287 243 204

PA 267 273 274 261

Sunday, Dec. 6 Arizona at St. Louis, 11 a.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Jacksonville at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

San Francisco at Chicago, 11 a.m.

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

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Houston at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

Baltimore at Miami, 11 a.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Denver at San Diego, 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Carolina at New Orleans, 2:25 p.m.

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

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m.

PF 332

PA 205

Monday, Dec. 7 Dallas at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

PA 207 220 280 307

Basketball Houston New Orleans

Red Deer Women’s League Rampage 33 Xpress 25 Rampage — Marlene Flatla, 13 points; POG: Jodi Bell. Xpress — Julia Devos, 10; POG: Emily Makkinga.

Triple Threat 40 Shooting Stars 19 TT — Kendra Campbell, 10; POG: Cassandra Armstrong.

Funk 48 Spartans 31 Funk — Lindsey Grimbly, 14; POG: Grimbly.

Hoosier Daddy 63 Dynamo 25 HD — Kristy Landry, 14; POG: Cori Jones. Dynamo — Kaitlyn Ball, 8; POG: Meghan Banks.

Ball Hawks 48 Pink Panthers 30 BH — Rachelle Adrias, 16; POG: Amber Smith. PP — Emma Mantiel, 12; POG: Ginny Chapman.

Storm 43 Big Ballers 29 Storm — Andrea Meding, 10; POG: Rebecca Girvan. BB — Morgan Richardson, Jamie Vandenberg, 7; POG: Trisha Clough.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 12 7 .632 — Boston 10 8 .556 1 1/2 New York 9 10 .474 3 Brooklyn 5 13 .278 6 1/2 Philadelphia 1 19 .050 11 1/2

Miami Atlanta Charlotte Orlando Washington

Cleveland Indiana Chicago Detroit Milwaukee

Southeast Division W L Pct 10 6 .625 12 9 .571 10 8 .556 10 8 .556 7 9 .438 Central Division W L Pct 13 5 .722 11 5 .688 11 5 .688 10 9 .526 7 12 .368

GB — 1/2 1 1 3 GB — 1 1 3 1/2 6 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 15 4 .789 — Memphis 11 8 .579 4 Dallas 11 8 .579 4

Oklahoma City Utah Minnesota Portland Denver

Golden State L.A. Clippers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Lakers

8 4

11 15

.421 .211

7 11

Northwest Division W L Pct 11 7 .611 8 8 .500 8 10 .444 7 12 .368 6 13 .316

GB — 2 3 4 1/2 5 1/2

Pacific Division W L Pct 20 0 1.000 10 8 .556 8 11 .421 7 12 .368 3 15 .167

GB — 9 11 1/2 12 1/2 16

Tuesday’s Games Washington 97, Cleveland 85 Philadelphia 103, L.A. Lakers 91 Brooklyn 94, Phoenix 91 Orlando 96, Minnesota 93 Memphis 113, New Orleans 104 Dallas 115, Portland 112, OT Wednesday’s Games L.A. Lakers 108, Washington 104 Golden State 116, Charlotte 99 Detroit 127, Phoenix 122, OT New York 99, Philadelphia 87 Chicago 99, Denver 90 Houston 108, New Orleans 101 Toronto 96, Atlanta 86 San Antonio 95, Milwaukee 70 Indiana at L.A. Clippers, late Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City at Miami, 5 p.m.

Denver at Toronto, 5:30 p.m.

Orlando at Utah, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Memphis, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Portland, 8 p.m.

Boston vs. Sacramento at Mexico City, Mexico, 8 p.m.

Friday’s Games Phoenix at Washington, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at New York, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL The Notre Dame Cougars bolted out to a 54-14 halftime lead, then cruised to an 86-42 win over the host Innisfail Cyclones as both teams opened their Central Alberta High School Basketball League season Tuesday.

Cody White scored 24 points and added six assists

for the Cougars, who got points from every player on the roster. Josh Ballantyne netted 15 and contributed seven rebounds and Edward Ortiz chipped in with nine points and eight boards.

Drake Caron led the Cyclones with nine points. Justin Woodruff added eight.

CURLING

tative in the 2018 Olympics.

The tournament winner gets a berth into the 2017 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings Canadian Curling Trials in Ottawa.

“The Trials seem so far away. We expect to get there one way or another,” said Koe. “But you can’t take anything for granted. I don’t think we’re putting any extra pressure on us just for that going into this.”

In other men’s games on Draw 3, Winnipeg’s Reid Carruthers edged Gushue 5-4 while Mike McEwen, another Winnipegger, took out Toronto’s John Epping 9-6.

McEwen, Carruthers, Jacobs, Epping, Steve Laycock of Saskatoon and Pat Simmons of Calgary are all 1-1. Gushue is the only team that’s 0-2.

Ottawa’s Rachel Homan joined Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater, Ont., atop the women’s standings at 2-0 after defeating five-time Canadian champion and reigning Olympic champion Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg 6-5.

Koe, Homan rinks setting pace in first day of Canada Cup GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.

— Kevin Koe and his Calgary rink are the only men’s crew to go 2-0 on Wednesday in the first two draws at the Canada Cup curling event.

Koe defeated 2014 Olympic winner Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., 7-6 in the evening draw to sit alone in first place. Earlier he downed Brad Gushue of St. John’s, N.L., the 2006 Olympic champ, 8-5.

“They are two great teams, but honestly there are eight great teams here,” said Koe. “It’s good to beat them but if you don’t come out and follow it up tomorrow it’ll sting a little.”

If Koe wins this weekend it will be a large step toward him being Canada’s represen-

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HAVOC FIGHTING

File Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Marty Ecklund, right, of Blackfalds, works Ty Collier of Wetaskiwin towards the cage mesh during a Havoc MMA fight earlier this year at Westerner Park.

Ecklund won the bout by TKO at 1:07 of the third round. This Friday, Dec. 4, Havoc Fighting returns to Westerner Park with another card starting at 7:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, contact Jesse Fox at jesse@havocfc.com.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

FRIDAY, DEC. 4 ● Tree House Theatre production of Robert Munsch — A Variety Pack — will be presented Dec. 3, 4 and 5 at 7 p.m., and Dec 5 at 2 p.m. at Scott Block Theatre. Ticket prices range from $10 to $20. ● Forshee Community Hall family dances are the first Friday of each month, next Dec. 4 with Country Gems, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per adult, children 17 years and under are free. Evening lunch is included. For more information, call 403-748-3378. ● Bethlehem Walk will be held in Three Hills on Dec, 4, 5, 11 and 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each evening at the Tickle Trunk.

This year’s show has approximately 100 actors aging from two months to 80 years from seven local churches. Come and enjoy travelling to another time and place, enter the gates and be counted by the census taker, see women weave cloth, and bread being baked, taste authentic food, and the baby in the manger. Call 403-304-5149. ● The Huron Carole Gala in support of Red Deer Food Bank featuring Tom Jackson and other performers will be Harvest Centre at Westerner Park on Dec. 4, 6 p.m. Tickets now on sale. See www.HuronCarole.ca for tickets and information or see Facebook at TheHuronCarole. Sales of Jackson’s new album Ballads and Not Bullets will help support Canadian Red Cross. ● Silver Blades senior skating is offered on Fridays, 2 to 3:30 p.m., and Seniors Skating is offered on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30, both at the Red Deer Arena. Ages 50 years plus. Purchase 10-time punch card from City of Red Deer Recreation Parks and Culture, or $4.75 drop-in. Phone 403-347-6883. ● Ponoka Legion weekly suppers are at 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. Cost is $14 per person. Call 403-783-4076. ● Widow and Widower Support Network meets on the first Friday of every month at ABC Country Restaurant at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship, and on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar St. The group provides a safe place for men and women who have lost their spouse through death, to interact and support each other. Upcoming date is Dec. 4. Email to widowedsupportnetwork@gmail.com, or call 403-755-0977. ● Gingerbread cookie campaign in support of Habitat for Humanity will be offered at Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery in Collicutt Centre until Dec. 31. Purchase a gingerbread cookie family for $6.75 with $1 going to Habitat in Red Deer. ● First Friday’s lineup on Dec. 4 includes: Tonal Exercises in Abstract Thought

by Elena Rousseau at The Hub on Ross Gallery from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by CD release party by Trevor Howlett with special guest Kaylee Rose at 7 p.m. (admission $10 including CD); Changing Seasons

by Betty Schnell at Marjorie Wood Gallery in Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 4 to 6 p.m.; Red Deer College Visual Arts Student Exhibition at Welikoklad Event Centre Gallery Reception at 7 p.m. ● LGBTQ and Pride Youth Red Deer meet at downtown branch of Red Deer Public Library on Friday, Dec. 4 for a Christmas Party from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Waskasoo/Kiwanis Meeting Room. All ages teen and up welcome. ● Red Deer Legion presents Laugh Shop Dinner shows on Dec. 4 and 5, 11 and 12, 18 and 19. Tickets cost $45 each.

Phone 403-342-0035.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5 ● Elnora Christmas Market will be featured at Elnora Community Hall on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table rental is $10.

Contact Lynne at 403-773-2269 or Gwen at 403-773-2270. Lunch available all day. Items for food bank appreciated. ● Global Pet Foods Red Deer presents visits with Santa in support of Whisker Rescue Underdog Fund on Dec. 5. The newly established Underdog Fund was created to pay for emergency medical treatments for the cats who have been rescued. All photos by donation to Whisker Rescue. ● Choral Singers Unite Society presents WinterVoice Concert — Songs of Hope and Peace — on Dec. 5 at First Christian Reformed Church, with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Choirs include Ihana (youth choir), Brioso (junior and senior children’s choirs) and Soliloquy (adult mixed chorus) all under the direction of Lisa Ward, and Lindsay Thurber Chamber Choir under direction of Lisa Friesen ( 7 p.m. show only). Tickets for 2 p.m. show are $15, and $20 for the 7 p.m. show.

See www.csusreddeer.com, or purchase tickets at door, or from choir members, or contact Karen at 403-340-3249, kgough@shaw.ca. ● Open House for Benalto Train Station will be held Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The public is invited to see the developments and envision the building’s future as a recreation centre, museum, archive and meeting place. Fundraising continues. Taxable receipts available. Cash, cheques and credit cards now accepted. Contact dyben@telus. net or 403-746-3429. ● Random Snowshoeing at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is available on Dec. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Drop in and give it a try, weather and snow-levels permitting. No high heels, please. Admission by suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family. Call 403-346-2010. ● The Arrogant Worms will be in concert at St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe on Dec. 5, 7 p.m. as a fundraiser for Friends of Guatemala. See this Canadian musical comedy trio that parodies many musical genres.

Tickets are $35 from Sunny 94 Radio and the church office, or call Tom at 403-341-9348, or

Donna at 403-782-2032. ● Games Day at Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion is offered every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy board games, cards, and more. Bring extended family and friends or come for time of fun for all ages. Contact Bev at 403-342-0035. ● Sierra of Taylor Drive Music Jam is held the first Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome to play an instrument, dance or simply listen to the music. Next jam session is Dec. 5. Each session $2. Phone Chris at 403-341-3385. ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Dec. 5 session is called Kapow! Blam! Zoink? All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. ● Rosemaling for Kids will be offered at Norwegian Laft Hus on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children are invited to make the perfect handmade Christmas gift. Adults invited also.

Cost is $25. Contact 403-347-2055, or norwegianlafthus@gmail.com. ● Red Deer Christmas Bureau Charity CheckStop will be held on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Taylor Drive, just north of 32 St. Other charities in attendance will be Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Women’s Outreach, and Red Deer Food Bank Society.

Donations of toys, food, and money by cash, debit, Visa and MasterCard accepted. ● Santa Shuffle fun 5k fun run or 1k elf walk goes Dec. 5, 10 a.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Funds raised will help end poverty in Canada through the Salvation Army.

Register at www.SantaShuffle.ca.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6 ● Shoe Memorial Vigil will be held at City Hall Park at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6 in honour of women who have lost their lives due to violence. New and gently worn women’s and children’s shoes will be collected at the vigil and by Real Canadian Superstore, and Real Canadian Superstore Liquor Store to be given to clients at Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter until Dec. 6. Contact Maggie at 403-346-9705 or see www.ufcw. ca/women for details on the Shoe Memorial. ● Annual Tree of Remembrance Service and Tea for Units 32 and 32 Palliative of Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre will be held on Dec. 6, 2 p.m. in the Dana Soltes Auditorium located on the lower level of the South Complex. This special time of remembrance will be offered for those whose friends and relatives who have deceased on these units Sept. 2014 through Aug. 2015. At the conclusion of the service an opportunity will be given to place an ornament marked with the name of the loved one and the date of their passing on the Tree of Remembrance which will be located at the front of the auditorium. After the service the tree will be relocated to the Hospital Chapel on the third floor until Jan. 1. Tea and refreshments follow the service. Call 403-309-2864. ● Stocking Stuffer Workshop at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is available on Dec. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants ages 14 years and up are invited to create some clever eco-friendly gifts for their special people. All materials provided. Costs are $15 plus GST for Friends of Kerry Wood Nature Centre members or $17 plus GST for non-members.

Call 403-346-2010 to register. ● Book signing by local author Myrna Pearman will be held on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peavey Mart in celebration of her new book, Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide. Pearman is biologist and site services manager at Ellis Bird Farm. The book is now available at Alberta Peavey stores, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, and Ellis Bird Farm.

Book proceeds support education, conservation, and research programs at Ellis Bird Farm. Phone 403-885-4477, or see www. ellisbirdfarm. ca ● Balmoral Community Christmas Dinner will be celebrated at Balmoral Community Hall on Dec. 6. Events include turkey dinner at 5 p.m., carol singing, visit by Santa. Phone and advise number attending including ages of children. Contact Bob at 403-346-4594.

MONDAY, DEC. 7 ● Ladies Auxiliary to Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion are holding their Annual Pot Luck Supper on Dec. 7, 6 p.m., and their Bake and Craft Sale on Dec. 12 starting at 2 p.m., both at Red Deer Legion. ● Sylvan Lake Municipal Library has many free programs for infants and children continuing until mid-Dec. Teen Art Attack will be offered on Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to create DIY Christmas ornaments. All materials supplied. Registrations for all programs now open. The library is also seeking supplies such as buttons, baby food jars, elastics in various colours. Phone 403-8872130. ● Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Deer Legion meetings are held the first Monday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Red Deer Branch Alberta Room. The next meeting will be Dec. 7. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8 ● Pajama Fun Christmas Storytime goes Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the children’s department at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Come in pajamas and enjoy festive stories, and activities. Phone 403-346-4688. ● Holidays at Hogwart’s will be held on Dec. 8 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. for teens at Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, create a wand, drink Butterbeer and eat Bertie Boots Every Flavour Beans. ● Downtown Sounds at Gaetz presents Andre Knevel— organ, Liselotte Rokyta — pan flute, on Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church Sanctuary. Tickets are $15 per person at the door. ● Cronquist House Tea House at Bower Ponds will be open Dec. 2 to 18. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.

Come and enjoy a great lunch or afternoon tea. Contact 403-346-0055, or email to rdchs@telus.net. Please call ahead for large groups, to check when private events are being held. ● Annie L. Gaetz Christmas musical — Santa Goes Green — will be featured at CrossRoads Church on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome. Please bring a food donation for Loaves and Fishes.

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REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● The Nutcracker Ballet will be presented at Red Deer College Main Stage on Dec. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 19 and 20 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Black Knight Inn, 403-755-6626, or www.blackknightinn.ca, or School of Continuing Education at 403-356-4900, continuingeducation@ rdc.ab.ca ● Sounds of the Season Concert will be held Dec. 11 at Red Deer College Arts Centre Main Stage at 7:30p.m. featuring RDC Chamber Choir and Symphonic Winds. Tickets, are available at BlackKnight Ticket Centre, 403755-6626 or online at bkticketcentre.ca ● Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories Red Deer and Central Alberta office offers support groups in various communities for those who care for, or offer support to family members with Alzheimer disease and related dementia, to rejuvenate, learn new information, share experiences, and more. Phone 403-342-0448 to find out more. ● Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Night at the Museum Sleepover will be offered on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 9 a.m. for youth ages eight to 12 years. Enjoy crafts, games, meals, and talk about setting goals and following dreams. Registration deadline is Dec. 22. See www.ashfm.ca/events, or phone 403341-8614. ● After Hymn musical production fundraising event for Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre Special Housing Project will be offered on March 11 and March 12 at CrossRoads Church. Volunteer opportunities available. For drama information, contact Laura at 403-596-3041, music and general information, contact Annette at 403-3460065, or for other volunteer opportunities, contact Colleen at 403-358-4938. Production by playwright Andrew Kooman under the direction of Annette Bradley and Laura Geelen. ● Ladies Auxiliary to Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion are holding their Annual Pot Luck Supper on Dec. 7, 6 p.m., and their Bake and Craft Sale on Dec. 12 starting at 2 p.m., both at Red Deer Legion. ● Sounds of the Season Concert will be held Dec. 11 at Red Deer College Arts Centre Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. featuring RDC Chamber Choir and Symphonic Winds.

Tickets, are available at Black Knight Ticket Centre, 403-755-6626 or online at bkticketcentre.ca ● White Christmas (1954) Film will be presented at Welikoklad Event Centre Cinema on Dec. 12, at 2p.m. Please bring a donation to the Red Deer College Student Food Bank. Rated G. ● Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton is hosting the Annual Autism Conference which will be offered through Telehealth at Red Deer Regional Hospital, Jan. 20 to 22. Temple Grandin will be opening keynote speaker, as well as other speakers including Dr. Barry Prizant, and Michael “Pinball” Clemons and others. See www.childrensautism.ca, or phone 780-495-9235. ● Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta Red Deer is seeking volunteer tutors in reading, writing and math, working one-on-one with a student twice per week for a minimum time commitment of two and a half hours per week. A criminal record check is required. To apply, contact programs@ ldreddeer.ca, 403-340-3885. ● United Way of Central Alberta seeking volunteers to join their Priority Impact Team (PIT) Crew. To get the details or sign up, contact lori.jack@caunitedway.ca, 403343-3900. ● Lincoln Hall Society Dinner, Entertainment, and Comedy Night will be held Feb. 6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner catered by Bob Ronnie at 6:30 p.m. and comedy show with Lars Callieou at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $50 per person and much be purchased by Feb. 2. Callieou has opened for Jeff Foxworthy. Phone 403-7824194. ● Lending Cupboard requires volun-

teer equipment cleaners. No experience needed, but some bending, standing, and light duty lifting will be involved. Contact volunteer@lendingcupboard.ca, 403-356-1678, ext. 22. ● Multiple Sclerosis Society Whisky Festival will be featured Jan. 12, 7 to 10 p.m. at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. General admission is $95, or $120 for VIP admission which includes Master Class with Andrew Ferguson. Purchase tickets at www.reddeerwhiskyfestival.ca. Enjoy an evening of whisky appreciation and exploration, mouth watering cuisine and local musical talent and more, in support of the MS Society. ● WildRose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus present A Christmas Celebration of Song on Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ. Enjoy songs from WildRose Harmonizers, Hearts of Harmony Sweet Adeline Chorus and H.J. Cody High School Chorus from Sylvan Lake. Tickets at the door cost $10 for adults, and free for children ages 12 years and under. Coffee and snacks will be served after the show. Proceeds to Red Deer Food Bank, and food donations also accepted. See www.harmonizers.ca. Contact David at 403-342-1318. ● Ho Ho at the Harbour — Safe Harbour Society invites everyone to join in celebrating the season, renewing friendships and saying farewell to Stacey Carmichael, and enjoy beverages, appetizers, and desserts on Dec. 16, 4 to 6 p.m. Please confirm attendance at office@safeharboursociety.org, or phone 403-347-0181 by Dec. 14. ● Christmas Christian Conference — Putting Christ Back in Your Christmas — will be hosted by End Time Message Tabernacle (Edmonton), on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Collicutt Centre, Rooms A and B. Free admission; open to all. Talk about the mystery of God for today, enjoy Southern Gospel Quartet, refreshments, young people’s singing, literature, fellowship and more. For more information, contact Martin Warner, international evangelist and missionary at 780-250-1612. ● Kerry Wood Nature Centre offers two upcoming events for children. Kids’ Present Workshop at will be held on Dec. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Children ages seven to 12 years are welcome to take in a nature walk, treats, and a choice of gifts to make. All materials provided. Costs are $15 plus GST for Friends of Kerry Wood Nature Centre members or $17 plus GST for non-members. Deadline is Dec. 10. Kids’ Winter Bird Feeding Workshop will be held on Dec. 13 starting at 2 p.m.

Children ages six to 13 can learn about common winter birds and then build a bird feeder to take home. Costs are $7 for Friends of KWNC and $8 for non-members. Adult must accompany the child. Deadline is Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. For these programs, phone 403346-2010. ● Service of Comfort will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church Sanctuary on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tears and silence are welcomed among the Christmas lights and carols in Advent preparation in this service. ● Singing in God’s Ear will be presented at First Christian Reformed Church on Dec. 15. A Dutch, Afrikaans, and English Christmas Singalong will be held at 2:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken in support of Salvation Army. Dr. Jack Hielema will be MC. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served. ● Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic will hold a photo identification clinic on Dec. 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 301, 5008 Ross St. The clinic offers free affidavits of identification that are notarized by a lawyer.

This ID does not replace government issued ID but is intended to help people access basic services while replacing their proper ID. To book an appointment, phone 430-3149129, see www.communitylegalclinic.net, or email to info@communitylegalclinic.net.

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5 p.m. at Peak Pulmonary. Those with lung disorders are invited to learn tips on having a better life with a chronic lung disorder at this Lung Association affiliated support group.

Contact Ted at 403-309-3487, or Mac at 403347-2191. ● Northern Crossing Music and Drama Society presents A Ray of Hope at Lou Soppitt Community Centre in Rocky Mountain House on Dec. 9 and 10. Tickets available for $20 each at Modern Electric.

● Central Alberta Historical Society Christmas Dinner will be featured on Dec. 8 at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre.

Tickets available at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery for a cost of $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Theme will be celebrating Holland. Contact Lianne at 403347-1826. ● Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Syrian Refugees Information Session will be held on Dec. 8, 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 ● Life is Funny — Red Deer Comedians at The Hub on Ross — Wednesdays, Dec. 9, and 16. Come early if you want to tell a few jokes. All ages and abilities welcome to watch or participate. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Allsorts is on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Daytime Documentaries will be held on the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch.

The documentary film Being Elmo will be shown on Dec. 9, followed by a library staff facilitated discussion. In addition to puppeteering Elmo, Kevin Clash is the creative force behind today’s Seasame Street. Free.

Those planning to bring groups, or for more information, phone Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100. ● Not Just For the Kids offers “big kids” the chance to relive childhood activities at Timberlands Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Supplies will be provided.

Adult Cartoon Jam goes Wednesdays, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, and Feb. 10. Adult Coloring Party will be Jan. 25, and Adult Lego Party will be Feb. 22. ● Gamblers Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Regional Hospital, Lower Level, Room 504. Contact rdgahomegroup@gmail.com, see www. albertaga.net, or phone Alberta hotline at 1-855-222-5542. ● Powered by Breathing Lung Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, next Dec. 9, from 4 to

THURSDAY, DEC. 10 ● Independent Achievers Adopt-A-Family Luncheon will be held on Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Glenn’s Family Restaurant. Please bring items to donate for a raffle table, items to support the family, and cash to buy raffle tickets.

Tickets cost $25 for non-members, or $20 for members. To confirm attendance, contact independentachievers.com at least 24 hours in advance. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Cookie Walk and Tea goes Dec. 10 starting at 1 p.m. Cookie boxes are $5 each.

The tea will follow at 2 p.m. with Penhold Crossing Secondary School and School Band performing. See goldencircle.ca, or call 403343-6074. ● United Way of Central Alberta Holiday Open House will be featured on Dec. 10, 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats, and more. Please RSVP to info@ caunitedway.ca ● Epilepsy Association of Central Alberta located at 4811 48 Street holds monthly support group meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting is Dec. 10 for a Christmas party.

Phone 403-358-3358 or email normak@epilepsycalgary.com. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Dec. 10, 7 to 10 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of R.R.4.

Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403342-2875, or 403-341-4672. ● Cultural Cafe on Dec. 10 commemorates International Human Rights Day, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Living Room at Red Deer College, located next to Customer Service. Meet refugees from different countries and hear their stories. Discussion to follow. Free refreshments. Phone 403-346-8818 or see www.immigrant-centre.ca.

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Preserving the past CITY LISTS 410 PROPERTIES AS POTENTIAL HERITAGE BUILDINGS INCLUDING THE GREEN ONION

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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Properties that may be worthy of municipal heritage designation in Red Deer were whittled down to 410 sites this fall from a list of 2,200 homes, commercial buildings and locations visited in the spring.

Soon the list will be cut down to about 100 sites.

Janet Pennington, the city’s heritage community development co-ordinator, said this week she will find out what properties made the top 100 places of interest list of Red Deer.

That list will then be merged with a places of interest list made in 2009 that contained 120 sites. A re-evaluation will reduce both lists down to 75 to 100 sites.

In January, Pennington will start contacting all 400 property owners to see if there is interest in heritage designation, with a specific focus on the top 100.

She said designation contributes to a sense of identity for those who call Red Deer home.

“It’s to get a good understanding of the ages of property around town.

It’s to have a really good awareness of which ones really have heritage value and which ones we’d really like to work with property owners to save, not just for the benefit of people today, but for future generations,” Pennington said on Wednesday.

“It’s also making our neighbourhoods a bit more unique and interesting.”

There’s a real fear in any community that preservation possibilities will be lost. It can happen very quickly, she said.

“Between going to visit all those sites in March, and the contractors doing the survey this fall, nine or 10 of those sites had already been demolished. I think we were all surprised by that.”

She said all of the properties razed were homes. A few were boarded up.

One was damaged by fire.

“Everyone recognizes you can’t protect every house. But when we’ve identified some houses that really are unique to different periods in this city’s development, it would be absolutely awesome if we could work with property owners to protect them to

make sure they’re safe.”

The majority of the 410 sites identified were built before 1945.

Pennington said it would be nice to preserve some of the homes built for soldiers returning home after the Second World War. The city could also designate an area or street, like 56th Street.

“56th Street has a lot of houses there still that were built before the First World War. Most of the houses still retain those huge Victorian-style lots so there are a lot of really old, huge trees on the street. It’s a really good example of what this community looked like 80 years ago.”

She said the city has never designated a building or site without the property owner’s consent.

People may also worry that interior building changes and upgrades aren’t allowed after designation. But the focus is really on maintaining the exterior historical features, she said.

Municipal designation makes the property eligible for up to $50,000 from the province for exterior restoration work, for example for the roof, foundation and windows.

Pennington helps property owners apply for provincial grants and said the city has never had a grant request turned down.

Four sites in Red Deer have gone a step further to become provincial historical resources — the CPR Station, the Old Court House, the Cenotaph and St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

The province has also recommended the city seek provincial designation for the CPR Bridge, completed in 1909, and the Horton spheroid water tower, built in 1957, known locally as the ‘green onion.’

“When (the water tower) was built it was the biggest one of that type in the world.”

Pennington said she’s has talked to many older residents who fondly recall seeing the tower far off in the distance as they travelled back to Red Deer.

“It was like, ‘wow we’re nearly home.’”

Provincial designation comes with restoration grants of up to $100,000. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Built in 1957 the Horton Water Spheroid has been recognized by the City of Red Deer as part of the city’s historical Inventory.

County considering Gravel Overlay District legislation

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

“SOMETIMES, WE’RE NOT ALWAYS PERFECT THE FIRST TIME THINGS ARE DRAFTED. SO, THAT’S PART OF LISTENING TO THE PUBLIC, TO TRY TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING THAT WILL WORK FOR THEM BETTER.”

Red Deer County ratepayers can expect to see some changes in the final version of a controversial gravel pit bylaw.

Nearly two dozen residents and gravel pit operators made presentations to county council last week in a public hearing on the plan to create a Gravel Overlay District. The legislation is meant to both streamline the approval process while providing more public input and council oversight of gravel applications. Those proposing a gravel pit would first have to have the proposed site included in the gravel overlay district by amending the county’s Land Use Bylaw.

The changes are meant to provide more clarity on what areas can be used for gravel extraction. Under the old system, gravel mining and crushing were discretionary uses — and, in the-

ory, could be approved — in any agriculture-zoned area.

Too often that led to contentious gravel applications that required proponents to undertake expensive preliminary work with no guarantee the application would be approved.

For rural residents, there was also uncertainty about where a gravel pit may be allowed. Even when rejected, frustrated residents often found themselves a year or two later fighting a similar application for the same site.

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Dallke wins Dream Home early bird draw Loraie Dallke better ask Santa for some sunblock.

The Red Deer resident won the early bird draw for the 2015 Red Deer Kinsmen Dream Home lottery.

The prize, valued at $11,680, is a trip for four to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from Calgary.

Her name goes back into the drum for Dec. 31 dream home draw.

The three-bedroom grand prize home and lot worth $850,000 and was built by Larkaun Homes.

As of Tuesday, the Kinsmen Dream Home lottery was 40 per cent sold out.

The dream home is open 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets can be bought on site, or by calling 403-356-3900, or online at https://reddeerkinsmen.com/dreamhome-lottery.

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Students at Red Deer Public Schools had a big reason to smile on Wednesday.

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised $37,520 for the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools.

In September, Tim Hortons restaurants in Red Deer sold the $1 cookies to raise money for the school district’s Bright Start Program to help give children the supports and services they need before entering school.

On Wednesday, local Tim Hortons donated all proceeds from the cookies to the foundation.

Police look for Burger Boy armed bandits Police are looking for two suspects who robbed Burger Boy at gunpoint on Tuesday.

Police were called to the restaurant at 6005 54 Ave. in Riverside Meadows shortly after 7:30 p.m.

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COUNCIL Mayor Jim Wood said council wants to review all of the feedback received after the public hearing before considering final reading.

“I’m anticipating some amendments will come forward because of the comments we heard at the public hearing,” said Wood.

“Sometimes, we’re not always perfect the first time things are drafted.

So, that’s part of listening to the public, to try to come up with something that will work for them better.”

Wood said it wouldn’t be appropriate to discuss publicly the details of any proposed changes while council was still reviewing the issue. The revised bylaw is expected to come back before council early in the new year.

Besides the presentations, council received nearly 20 written submissions. While there was general support for the county’s plan, concerns were Police say two men wearing face coverings entered from the south doors and one brandished a handgun as they demanded cash.

The suspects fled on foot carrying the plastic cash tray from the till. They were last seen heading eastbound on 60 Street. No one was injured. Police are now searching for the two men.

One suspect carrying the handgun is described as Caucasian between 1.7 metres (5-foot-10) and 1.83 metres (6 feet) tall with a slender build, and between 68 kgs (150 pounds) and 79 kgs (175 pounds). He is approximately 25-years-old and wearing a black and grey or green plaid jacket, a blue touque, dark pants and black shoes with a black bandana over his face.

The second suspect is described as Caucasian, between 1.7 metres (5-foot-10) and 1.83 metres (6 feet), slender build, between 68 kgs (150 pounds) and 79 kgs (175 pounds). He was wearing a black hoody, black jacket, blue jeans that were rolled up, white sneakers with black bottoms and black fingerless gloves The investigation is ongoing.

Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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raised, many of them related to various setbacks.

Several gravel operators wanted to see the distance from the nearest residences triggering noise impact assessments, as well as bigger operating and gravel crushing windows.

Some county residents wanted the county’s designated Environmentally Significant Areas and flood plains off limits to gravel operations. Bigger setbacks from homes and water courses was also recommended and a longer time frame (currently 18 months) before an application can be resubmitted.

The Medicine Flats Aquifer Committee wants to see any uses in the gravel overlay district left up to the discretion of council to provide more protection. Medicine Flats, which is at the confluence of the Medicine, Red Deer and Little Red Deer Rivers, should also be identified as a sensitive area not suited to gravel extraction. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Four charged in Rocky bust Stolen chainsaws, weed trimmers, saddles and firearms were all recovered during a two-day search of a Rocky Mountain House residence.

Three men and one woman were charged after the raid on Nov. 28 and 29 that busted up a large stolen property ring.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP members are currently sorting through all the stolen items and locating the rightful owners.

Police said the raid recovered three stolen vehicles, seven stolen firearms, a 27-foot enclosed trailer, 12 chainsaws, a multitude of tools, new truck tires, seven weed trimmers, saddles and high end electronics.

On top of the stolen property, police found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rocky Mountain House RCMP at 403-845-2884 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Liberals try to put a lid on controversy surrounding two Trudeau nannies OTTAWA — The Liberals are attempting to put a lid on concerns raised about two taxpayer-funded nannies who provide care for Justin Trudeau’s three young children.

Dogged with questions about the caregiver controversy, Kate Purchase, Trudeau’s director of communications, released a statement Wednesday indicating the prime minister will adjust his staff complement to suit his family’s needs.

“The prime minister will not expand the household staff of the prime minister’s residence,” Purchase said. “It is an ongoing process and will be finalized in the coming days.”

This means the Trudeau caregivers are not additional full-time hires at the prime minister’s residence — news that seems to have deflated some of the criticism.

Aaron Wudrick, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, says he doesn’t think taxpayers need to be concerned if there is no additional cost.

“If they’re prepared to shift … some of the other uses of the staff, to give that up in exchange for child care services so taxpayers are not out any additional money, I don’t see that as a problem,” Wudrick said.

Dennis Oland chokes back tears, tells murder trial he loved his father

OTTAWA — The RCMP plans to set up a cybercrime team to investigate and disrupt the most significant online threats to the country’s reputation and economy.

The national police force says the Ottawa-based team will probe cyber-related criminal activity targeting the federal government, key business assets and national critical infrastructure, such as power grids and banking systems.

The initiative, to be fully in place by 2020, is a central feature of the RCMP’s cybercrime strategy released Wednesday.

The Mounties want to address the challenge of policing digital misdeeds when criminals — and the evidence needed to catch them — often prove elusive.

The borderless nature of Internet-related crime — from digital identity theft to online child exploitation — is the biggest challenge confronting investigators, since “the perpetrator of the offence could be anywhere in the world,” said RCMP Chief Supt. Jeff Adam.

The strategy is backed by $30 million over five years, enough to create 40 new positions to be staffed by police officers and civilians.

The Mounties unfurled a 15-point action plan that also includes: ● A dedicated federal intelligence unit to identify new threats ● Efforts to improve forensic capabilities to handle digital evidence ● Expanded training opportunities for investigators and intelligence analysts.

The force will develop means of more effectively recruiting personnel with the computer and network engineering skills to fight crime in cyberspace. In addition, the RCMP plans to work more closely with private-sector and international partners.

“Cybercrime is vast in scope and magnitude and requires public and private-sector organizations to work together and share information on new and emerging cybercrime threats,” the strategy document says.

Conservatives will be the voice for taxpayers in the Commons: Ambrose OTTAWA — Rona Ambrose is offering a glimpse into the Conservative plan of parliamentary attack, saying her caucus will hold the Liberal government to account for its spending and the decision to end Canada’s bombing mission in the Middle East.

The interim Conservative leader told Wednesday’s caucus meeting that her fellow MPs would be the “strongest official Opposition Canadians have ever seen.” Former prime minister Stephen Harper was not in attendance.

“While the Liberals are racking up deficits and spending recklessly, taxpayers deserve to have someone on their side, defending their interests and protecting their hard-earned money,” Ambrose said.

“The Conservative Party of Canada is the only party that is going to do that.”

Statistics Canada reported this week that the economy expanded slightly in the third quarter of 2015 after two consecutive negative quarters, the technical definition of a recession. Weak September numbers might suggest a slide back into negative growth again for the end of the year.

Still, Ambrose seized on the data in her speech,

saying Trudeau is fighting “a recession that didn’t even happen.” The Liberals have promised to run modest deficits, and raise taxes on the wealthy, to help pay for major infrastructure projects.

Ambrose also indicated that the party would continue to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep Canada’s fighter jets flying bombing missions in Syria and Iraq.

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Tyson is shown during his snout surgery in Ottawa Tuesday. The Nicaraguan dog is recovering in an Ottawa veterinary hospital from a six-hour surgery to repair his badly wounded snout. Graham Thatcher performed the surgery on Tyson, a beagle mix, on Tuesday where he screwed two metal plates into the dog’s face to close a gaping hole. “We weren’t able to put it on perfectly straight because of what bone we had to use, but it’s close and everything looks really good,” Thatcher said. “He was wagging his tail when I went in to visit him this morning.” Thatcher first learned about Tyson through social media when he was asked about the dog’s snout, which was damaged in a machete accident in the jungle more than a year ago.

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SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Dennis Oland choked back tears and wiped his eyes with a tissue Wednesday as he told a courtroom he misses his father, who was found bludgeoned to death in his office in July 2011.

Oland told the jury in New Brunswick’s Court of Queen’s Bench that he and his father had an “old school” relationship and shared interests in skiing, boats and genealogy.

“He wouldn’t say every day, ‘I love you,’ but he would say it time to time,” said Oland, 47, who has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.

Asked by defence lawyer Gary Miller if he loved his father, Oland said: “Absolutely, yes.”

“Do you miss him?” Miller continued.

“Yeah, yeah,” Oland answered as he choked back tears.

Richard Oland, a prominent 69-year-old businessman whose family founded Moosehead Breweries, was found face down in a pool of blood in his Saint John office on the morning of July 7, 2011.

The jury has heard he was killed the evening before and suffered 45 blunt and sharp-force wounds to his head, neck and hands, though no murder weapon was ever found.

In his cross-examination, Crown prosecutor P.J. Veniot focused on Oland’s financial problems and money he owed his father at the time of his death, highlighting his escalating debt and mounting expenses. The jury has heard Richard Oland gave his son a $500,000 loan, and he was expected to make interest-only payments of $1,667 a month on that debt.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2015

Photo by BOB SCAMMELL/freelance

A does and fawns season.

Here comes Hosshoes Thirty years or so ago, I stopped for breakfast at Roundup, Mont. on the way home from Musselshell and one of my several week - long Bull Mountains deer hunts.

That day’s Billings Gazette had a big black headline on their outdoors column: SADDEST DAY OF THE YEAR. It was the day after the last day of the deer season, and I felt that pain for years, but no more, now that I am too old and BOB stove - up to SCAMMELL hunt; now I deOUTDOORS light in the reports on their seasons that hunters send me.

The theme this year from every corner of the province is of big and upland game populations still suffering from the savage winter two years ago, plus the newer ills of the long drought this summer.

Wild pheasants and Hungarian partridge were a bust, and more than one reporter cites the thin, drought-stricken cover for giving easy pickings to

squadrons of hawks and owls.

A big surprise are the many reports of big flocks of sharp tail grouse, a native species that probably copes with our intemperate weather better than the foreign imports.

Most big game reports are of modest numbers of does, fawns, cows and calves, with only one truly trophy animal reported taken, a 6 X 5 white tail buck that will probably score just over 170 Boone and Crockett points.

Of particular interest to me are the detailed reports of the four three-day big game seasons in November on the vast lower Red Deer River ranch of a good friend where, until I ran out of dogs four years ago, I annually enjoyed superb pheasant and Hun hunting.

My friend has a large group of regular invitees to help him with a major problem: “those blankety-blank fence -bustin’ moose.”

This season the moose were wild as white tails and the season’s total count of my friend and his crew was lower than in most years: 14 deer of both species and10 moose.

Just four weeks ago, the column reminisced on deer we had taken on opening day and why.

I don’t recall ever taking a deer on my last day, even on that 250,000 acre rancher-outfitter’s land in Montana, but I have turned some down, here and there.

One last day mid - morning I left the Montana ranch for the Grey Cup party at home the next day after a week hunting the huge-antlered Cherry Springs mule deer buck the outfitter teased me by naming “Hosshoes,” Montanese for my Alberta nemesis, Horseshoes.

Just out the gate and off the ranch’s deeded land, here comes Hosshoes with his harem of a dozen does, across the county road, then posing 400 yards away at the base of a ridge. I was only 2/3 sure that the land was leased by my outfitter and I never liked road hunting anyway, so I shot the buck with my Olympus 35 mm SLR with 600 mm telephoto lens, and not my 7 mm Remington Magnum.

On the last day of every season, the rancher-outfitter would hold an open house cull hunt and barbecue for the whole countryside with a prize for the puniest buck taken. If you took a trophy animal, you owed the outfitter $1,500.

When I arrived at the ranch house for my last trip, there was a new mount on the wall that seemed to wink at me: my Cherry Springs Buck, Hosshoes!

The taxidermist had come out for the last day party the year before and to pick up the capes and antlers of the outfitter’s clients, saw my big buck, and made a simple shot.

A decade at least later, I have an

Alberta landowner’s trophy mule deer licence and am in my blind watching Horseshoes court a doe 50 yards to my right on crown land where my licence is no good, and hoping she’d lead him over the fence into my land.

Then the phone ringing broke up the party.

I was licensed by Herself to hunt only if I wore a heart monitor and kept the phone on, and she was on it, telling me the hospital had me booked Monday for bypass surgery, but noticed it was my birthday (Nov. 29) and I probably wouldn’t want that.

“I told them you do so,” she said, “now get in here and get ready.”

Exactly a year later, Nov. 27th, I was nearing my gate to the paved highway to head home to vote in the 2000 federal election.

There, 50 yards off in that same Crown land, was the huge mule buck, Horseshoes, and harem that had been eluding me all season back in the boondocks. I was fully legal and licensed for over there, but still did not like even the appearance of road hunting.

So I lowered the 7mm 08 from my fencepost, and shot that last day buck, too, with that magnum camera rig.

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

What to buy gardeners for Christmas Christmas is coming and the sales fliers are starting to plug the mail boxes. Rarely is there anything advertised in a Christmas flier for a garden with the exception of bird feeders.

For those that appear to already have everything they need in the garden, give them LINDA the gift of time TOMLINSON and labour.

GARDENING There are always hated jobs in the garden that one hates to do or does not have time to complete.

Gardening soap, lotion and a soft nail brush all can make a great present. They help making taking care of hands just a bit easier.

Which leads one to purchasing gloves. If it is an experienced garden-

er, check to see what types of gloves they use. Some people prefer to use the cotton ones as they can wash them regularly while others prefer close fitting gloves that allow for more dexterity.

If the gardener plants pots, look at pot accessories such as pot feet, a pot trolley or thick mesh. Raising the pot off the surface, allows moisture to drain away from the pot and protects the surface under the pot from rot or staining.

Inside, a cork mat under a pot works well to absorb any excess moisture protecting the floor and furniture.

The task of watering hanging baskets is much easier if the pot is attached to a pulley mechanism which allows the pot to be lowered to be watered and quickly raised into place when the job is complete When venturing into hand tools, test them to make sure that they are solid and do not bend easily.

Digging and clawing edges must be sharp enough to penetrate the hardest earth.

Design, size, shape and weight is a

matter of preference. Larger, softer hand grips make it easier for people with limited hand movement.

If the gardener is interested in remembering the names of plants, plant tags are a thoughtful gift.

They can be decorative or just practical.

These markers are also a great reminder in spring as to where plants are located.

A leaky watering wand takes the fun out of watering the garden.

When purchasing a new one, choose a wand with few if any joints that may eventually leak.

Like with sprinklers don’t expect one wand or water nozzle to be able to do every job.

Changing a nozzle can make the task much easier.

Vases come in all shapes and sizes. Larger vases, which hold bigger flowers, should have a heavy to keep it from tipping over. Smaller vases, used for smaller flowers can be more delicate.

For those that like to arrange their flowers and have them in place, give

them a frog.

The frog’s purpose is to hold the flower stems in place purchase frogs.

Traditional frogs are a shallow glass disk with holes to hold the stems that sit at the bottom of the vase.

A more visible variety is now available, with brass pins sticking out of a disk which secure the flowers stems in place.

A different idea, is a mesh form that can be put into position over the top of the vase, allowing the stems to be supported by the mesh.

If staking plants is a common occurrence.

Purchase a Velcro tape that quickly secures the plant to the stake without worrying about tying knots.

There are many different gadgets on the market.

Before purchasing any make sure that they will make the task easier as opposed to wasting time, locating and using and cleaning another tool.

Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist that lives near Rocky Mountain House.

She can be reached at your_garden.com

FOOD

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THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2015

COOKIE EXCHANGE

Share the taste of family tradition

Photo by ADVOCATE news services

BY BECKY KRYSTAL ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES A cookie exchange is our kind of party. “You make a little and end up getting a lot,� says Erin Clarke, executive chef at Casa Luca in Washington.

And that’s our kind of math.

Pretty much everything Clarke knows about cookie exchanges she learned from her mother, Becky.

The chef grew up in Annandale, Va., where her mom participated in, and hosted, many of the holiday season events for almost 35 years.

Becky Clarke says her interest in cooking and baked goods goes back to her childhood in Pitcairn, Pa., when family members often exchanged sweets during the holidays.

About 40 years ago, Becky Clarke went to her first official cookie exchange, urged to attend by a friend after a particularly trying time in her life. “It was very meaningful to me,� Becky Clarke says. She remembers what she took to the party: chocolate drop cookies.

In the years that followed, cookie exchanges became a way for Becky Clarke to get together with friends she may not have seen that often. She would decorate the dining room, polish the silver — and have her husband usher the kids upstairs.

Still, that didn’t stop the young ones from sneaking treats after the fact. Erin Clarke fondly recalls the giant Tupperware container her mom had — still has — that would be filled with cookies from the exchange and stored on the screened-in back porch so it would stay cool. The idea was to have a bunch of treats on hand so that the family could put out a nice plate for visitors. The chef readily admits to swiping from the stash with her brother and sister.

Becky Clarke and her husband now live in Oak Island, N.C., and although she bakes a lot for social events there, her days of hosting cookie exchanges have passed. The good news: her daughter plans to carry on the tradition this year by hosting her first one.

If you’re considering putting on your own exchange, here are some tips from the Clarkes: � Hold your exchange before, but not too much before, Christmas. Becky Clarke says 10 days to two weeks in advance of the holiday is a good time. It’s slightly before the mania of hosting relatives or travelling sets in and perfect timing if the point is to have sweets on hand to serve to guests. � Prepare a bit of food other than cookies. Leave the cookies for the actual exchange. Becky Clarke liked to make a cake to cut up and serve to her friends. Have wine or coffee available, as well. � Do some advance math‌ . You want enough people to make all the cookies, but not so many that you’re overwhelmed. Becky Clarke recommends 15 as a nice number. Figure on guests bringing a dozen or half-dozen of their cookies for each person, depending on how many people you’re having. Be sure to tell guests the quantity they should be baking. � ‌ but don’t micromanage. Let guests bring

ABOVE: In the kitchen of Casa Luca in D.C., executive chef Erin Clarke and mom Becky Clarke bake cookies that are ideal for a cookie exchange.

LEFT: Dipping a biscotti in white chocolate.

RECIPES

Hippie Crispy Treats MAKES: 16 bars Chocolate and almond butter up the ante on the marshmallow-and-crisped-rice cereal bars of your childhood.

You’ll need an 8-inch square baking pan.

Brown rice syrup is available at natural foods stores.

PREPARATION: The uncut slab needs to cool for 2 hours at room temperature (or in the refrigerator for 1 hour) before being cut. The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week, although they will lose some of their crunch.

Adapted from Food52 Baking: 60 Sensational Treats You Can Pull Off in a Snap, from the editors of Food52.com).

whatever kind of cookie they want. If you’re really concerned that everyone might bake the same thing, suggest that your friends use a family recipe that means something to them. That might help cut down on the duplication. � Put some thought into what you bake. Delicate cookies are a no-no. You want something that won’t break or crumble and that has a good shelf life at room temperature or in the freezer. � It doesn’t have to be just cookies. Think about candy (marshmallows, fudge), bark and brittle.

They’re all durable and easy to make in large quantities. Bars (blondies, brownies, etc.) are good that way, too. � Have appropriate supplies on hand (or ask guests to bring them). Provide cards and markers so guests can label their treats, including any specific dietary information (gluten-free, vegan, contains nuts, etc.). Decide whether you want guests to bring their treats in one container or already packaged up for everyone.

If the former, suggest they bring a second container for collecting treats, or provide zip-top bags or festive tins, along with wax paper for layering goodies. An advantage of the latter: it makes it easier for everyone to get everything, meaning there won’t be that one guest who’s sad no one’s picking up his or her cookies. � Have fun. A cookie exchange should not be something that stresses you out. Because, hello, cookies. Remember: “There’s no set way to do them,�

Becky Clarke says. Plus, as she used to tell herself, you’re with friends: “It’s not like you had to have everything perfect.�

INGREDIENTS For the bars 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup brown rice syrup (see headnote) 1/2 cup almond butter 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70 per cent cacao), chopped 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 4 cups crisped-rice cereal For the topping 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70 per cent cacao), chopped 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/4 cup sliced, skin-on almonds, toasted (see NOTE) 1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt STEPS For the bars: Line the pan with parchment paper so that the paper hangs well over two opposite sides.

Combine the maple and brown rice syrups in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring, then remove from the heat. Add the almond butter, chocolate, coconut oil and salt; stir until smooth, then fold in the cereal.

Transfer to the lined pan, packing it in firmly.

For the topping: Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, just until melted and well combined. Let cool for 5 minutes, then pour evenly over the packed mixture, spreading it with a spatula. Immediately sprinkle the almonds and flaked sea salt evenly over the surface. Cool for 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator before cutting into 16 equal bars.

NOTE: Toast the almonds in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat for several minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned, shaking the pan as needed to avoid scorching. Cool completely before using.

Nutrition | Per bar: 230 calories, 4 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates, 13 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 19 g sugar

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HEALTH

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THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2015

Sports concussions: what you should know At last, sports-related concussions field hockey, water polo, synchronized are getting the attention they deserve. swimming, cheerleading and gymnasFrom new National Football League tics. Often, they happen at practice. rules to laws for young athletes, more University of Colorado researchers is being done to shield found that player contact players from the too-ofcaused 70 percent of boys’ ten-hidden ravages of head injuries and about brain injury.

50 percent of girls’, while But don’t let the new heading the ball caused 17 safeguards you see on percent and 30 percent reMonday Night Football spectively. fool you: Athletes in the • Young brains are esU.S. suffer up to 3.8 milpecially vulnerable. Head lion head injuries each injuries are dangerous at year. And kids, teens and any age, but there’s extra young adults with still-derisk for kids’ brains, which veloping brains are among don’t fully mature until DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN the most frequently and they’re in their 20s.

AND DR. MEHMET OZ severely injured.

Areas of the brain that YOU DOCS Here’s what you need are the last to fully develto know to help keep them op are located at the front safe: and sides — the same • Concussions are more common places where head injuries so often than you think, and not just in football. happen. Those areas include regions In one year, 400,000 brain injuries of the prefrontal cortex and temporal happened to high-school athletes, and lobes, involved in higher-level skills in a recent survey 20 percent of college like problem-solving, making decisions athletes said they believed they’d had and understanding other people. And a concussion in the past year. the young brain itself is more fragile; Girls aren’t exempt; they have 40 cells are growing quickly and new conpercent more concussions than boys nections are forming. in high-school soccer and 240 percent In addition, a young player’s neck more in basketball! Concussions al- muscles aren’t fully developed and so are a risk in ice hockey, lacrosse, can’t absorb an impact as well as an

adult’s.

• All concussions are serious, even if a player doesn’t totally black out.

Concussion is a traumatic brain injury that stretches, tears and damages brain cells and triggers chemical changes in the brain.

Most athletes recover, but the process may take several weeks and must be taken seriously. A repeat concussion before full recovery boosts risk for brain swelling, permanent brain damage and even death.

Signs of a concussion include confusion, looking dazed, memory problems, slowed speech, clumsy movements, personality changes and, sometimes, loss of consciousness (even for a few seconds).

• All 50 states have “Return to Play” rules, but they’re far from perfect.

The best laws include education for coaches, concussion information for parents and young athletes, removal from the game for suspected head injuries and rules that require a doctor’s clearance to return. But a recent Associated Press review found that many don’t spell out which ages or grades are covered, nor require that community leagues comply.

• Injured brains need attention even if players resist. Educating athletes of all ages boosts their willing-

ness to report symptoms, but parents and coaches need to watch carefully, too.

One recent study reported that half of high-school football players said it was OK to play with concussion symptoms. Players who’ve had a blow to the head or head-jarring body contact should be removed from the game immediately and should receive medical evaluation before being allowed to play again.

• Rules to protect kids’ heads and helmets can help. Limits on younger athletes that rule out brain-jarring activities like heading the ball in soccer and full-contact football practices reduce concussion risk.

Properly fitting helmets also can help. You’ll find football and ice hockey helmet ratings from Virginia Tech researchers at www.Beam.vt.edu.; type “helmets” in the search field. But good headgear isn’t 100 percent concussion-proof.

It’s also important for kids, teens and young-adult athletes to follow rules for safe play. Every good coach will teach that.

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Three-step program for overcoming Fibromyalgia Picture yourself as an active, posi- let alone being socially active (as you tive and outgoing person, who up until once were). your early forties, sought living each This can often be the case for those day to the fullest, and who suffer with fibromyalgrasping everything life gia, and the worst part, in had to offer. my opinion, is that there is Whether it was being not much available for sucactively involved in the cessful conventional medioutdoors through activcal treatments out there for ities such as mountain patients to choose from. This biking and hiking, or findis where I often see naturoing a sense of communipathic medicine get fibromyty through volunteering algia patients back on track at charitable events, your with just 3 key steps. thirst for adventure was Step one is working with always quenched and conpatients on a mental, emonection with others was tional level and getting them SHANE strong. the appropriate treatment to JOHNSON Then, in the blink of an help deal with their triggerNATUROPATH eye, everything suddenly ing event. Clinically, I often changed when a major life see patients who had a major stressor happened, leaving stressor in their life prior to you unrecognizable from the person the symptoms of fibromyalgia showing you used to be. up. This stressor could include various You now struggle with severe fa- things such as; a car accident, a loss tigue, morning stiffness, significant in- of a loved one or even a job that led somnia and sensitivity of your muscles, them to take a stress leave. Research leading to chronic muscle pain that has found that post-traumatic stress prevents you from your daily activities, disorder (PTSD) is present in up to 45

per cent of patients suffering from fibromyalgia. Once treatment has been started in dealing with past stressful events, focusing on how to cope with current, everyday stressors becomes just as important in preventing future fibromyalgia flare-ups.

Herbal combinations can nicely accompany stress management techniques by allowing an individual to maintain a more relaxed state of mind.

Step two in successful natural treatments is identifying and removing food intolerances from the patient’s diet. I have found this to be one of the most dramatic ways to reduce muscle pain and to increase energy levels for patients.

Nutrition is always part of a good foundation to health and fibromyalgia is no exception.

Step three of this treatment plan is the use of intravenous (IV) nutrients and minerals. Some of the healthy ingredients of the IV include high doses of vitamin B for improving energy and stress management by the body in addition to high doses of magnesium in order to relieve muscle tension and

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In naturopathic medicine, clients benefit from the “whole body approach” like the treatment plan described above, as each person is uniquely different. . It is combining treatments that affect multiple systems in your body to get you back on track to optimal health and living a well-balanced life.

Fibromyalgia can be a crippling health condition that affects you not just physically, but emotionally as well. Naturopathic doctors can provide relief through simple treatment plans that can help you get back on your feet and regain control of your life.

Dr. Shane Johnson ND was born and raised in Red Deer and is the owner of Aspire Natural Medicine. He completed his naturopathic medical training at the prestigious Bastyr University, and is among only a handful of naturopathic doctors in Alberta to complete an additional one-year residency in family medicine. For more detailed information on naturopathic medicine visit www.aspiremedicine.ca.

New diabetes cases in U.S. adults falling but officials not clear why The decline was first reported by The New York Times.

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Some CDC data showed adult obesity rates levelled off about a decade

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But there have not been substantial declines in other groups, like the elNEW YORK — Fewer cases of di- derly and minorities. abetes are being diagnosed in U.S. The data comes from a large nationadults, according to startling new fed- al survey conducted by the government eral statistics released Tuesday. every year.

Diabetes had been climbing for de“This is a little bit of a dip and cades, driven by surgthat’s encouraging,” ing obesity rates. In Dr. Robert Gab‘THIS IS A LITTLE BIT said 2009, the number of bay, the chief medical new cases reached 1.7 OF A DIP AND THAT’S officer at Boston’s Josmillion. By last year, it lin Diabetes Center. had dropped to 1.4 mil- ENCOURAGING. BUT WE “But we probably don’t lion. to say we’ve won PROBABLY DON’T WANT want “After so many years the battle and everyone of seeing increases, it TO SAY WE’VE WON THE go home.” is surprising,” said Ed- BATTLE AND EVERYONE There are still 1.4 ward Gregg, a diabetes million new adult cases GO HOME.’ expert who has been of diabetes each year, tracking the numbers he noted. Overall, there at the Centers for Dis- CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER AT BOSTON’S JOSLIN DIABE- are about 22 million TES CENTER, DR. ROBERT GABBAY Americans with diabeease Control and Prevention. tes.

In recent years, the number of Why the number of new cases is fallnew cases seemed to be levelling off ing isn’t clear, the CDC’s Gregg said. or even going down. But researchers Officials would like to think it’s the wanted to see a few more years of data result of a push to get people to exerbefore declaring an improvement, he cise more and cut back on how many said. sugary foods and drinks they consume.

The figures from the last two years “This is what’s supposed to happen confirm a significant drop, Gregg said. when you put a lot of effort into preThe biggest declines in new dia- vention over the years,” said Gregg, betes case rates were in men, white who is presenting the new data at a people, young and middle-aged adults, diabetes conference in Vancouver on and in people with more than a high Wednesday.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUSINESS

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THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2015

BoC keeps rate at 0.5%

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its trend-setting interest rate unchanged Wednesday at a time when the U.S. Federal Reserve is poised to hike its own benchmark for the first time in years.

Canada’s central bank touched on the unique economic situations facing the two neighbours as it explained its decision to hold its rate at 0.5 per cent.

The United States, it said, continues to grow at a “solid pace,” even though private domestic demand remains weaker than expected.

Canada, meanwhile, continues to deal with the shock of already-low commodity prices, which have sunk even further and dragged down the loonie.

“The ongoing terms-of-trade adjustments and shifting growth prospects across different regions are contributing to exchange rate movements,” the Bank of Canada said in a statement released along with its rate announcement.

“In this context, policy divergence is expected to remain a prominent theme.”

The remark cements the central bank’s position that it needs to map its own route to navigate economic challenges, even though the Fed is widely expected to raise its rate at a Dec. 1516 meeting for the first since the financial crisis.

“This is likely a message to those who think that the bank could be pressured to tighten as the Fed pushes (its) rate higher,” BMO Capital Markets senior economist Benjamin Reitzes wrote in a note to clients.

“Governor (Stephen) Poloz is making it clear that even as the Fed hikes, Canadian rates will stay steady.”

TD economist Leslie Preston said Canada has been much more severely affected by the collapse in oil prices than the U.S. because crude is a much bigger part of the Canadian economy.

“This is one of the benefits of having independent monetary policy in Canada,” Preston said Wednesday in an interview.

“The Bank of Canada can adjust interest rates to help offset these shocks that have hit Canada’s economy.”

Preston added that Poloz will have to keep his eye on any side-effects of an eventual rate increase in the U.S., which is expected to dampen econom-

ic growth somewhat in Canada.

She also said the governor’s decision-making must also continue to monitor household indebtedness, which has gradually crept higher during this prolonged era of super-low interest rates.

“All of these balls that they’re juggling ultimately affect the inflation outlook,” Preston said.

Canada’s inflation rate, which the central bank said Wednesday remains within its target range, is the key determinant in whether or not to move on rates.

In explaining its decision, the bank said the economy has grown largely in line with its October projections and reiterated that it expects growth to moderate to 1.5 per cent in the final three months of 2015 before rising to two per cent in the first quarter of 2016.

The economy has received help from the lower Canadian dollar, the ongoing U.S. recovery and the Bank of Canada’s moves to cut rates twice this year, the bank said.

It also highlighted economic challenges such as lower business investment in resource sectors and the increasing vulnerability detected in the

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housing sector. The labour market, however, has held up well even though commodity-producing regions have suffered significant jobs losses.

Wednesday’s rate decision came a day after fresh Statistics Canada data disclosed that real gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 2.3 per cent in the three-month period ended in September after the economy went into reverse over the first half of 2015.

But the reading by the federal statistical agency found the turnaround quickly showed signs of lost momentum, with the economy having contracted by 0.5 per cent at a non-annualized rate in September.

The drop was mostly tied to Canada’s struggling manufacturing and natural resources industries.

That suggests real GDP for the fourth quarter could come in weaker than expected.

Analysts said below zero growth to end the year could force the Bank of Canada to consider lowering its rate in the new year.

The Bank of Canada is scheduled to make its next rate announcement in January.

INVESTMENT

Time to prune portfolio: advisers

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Visitors look at the wooden “splinter” car at the Motor Show in the city of Essen, Germany, Wednesday.

Constructor Joe Harmon from the U.S. worked five years on the vehicle, that uses wood in every possible application, the engine is a V8 aluminum block. Europe’s leading fair for performance vehicles shows unique cars and tuning options until Dec. 6 at the fair halls in Essen.

Norfolk shareholders happy with CPR

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

RAILWAY MERGER

MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Railway is still awaiting a response from Norfolk Southern to its US$28-billion merger proposal, but the Canadian company’s CEO says it is getting positive feedback from shareholders and shippers.

“Most of the shareholders I’ve talked to think its a powerful combo,” Hunter Harrison told the Credit Suisse Industrials conference webcast from Florida.

Harrison also described the feedback from shippers as “encouraging.”

The Calgary-based railway has been expected to face opposition from shippers, unions and other railways.

Aside from complaints by railway rivals, Harrison said he’s “very pleased with where we are.”

The veteran railroader who headed Canadian National Railway (TSX-

:CNR) before being lured out of retirement by CP Rail (TSX:CP) said he can’t see other railways crying foul given the accommodations it has proposed to give them access to its network if customers are unhappy with the service provided.

“This is about competition,” Harrison said, adding he doesn’t see BNSF owner Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway lobbying against the deal.

“I just can’t imagine Mr. Buffett going to Washington saying help me, these Canadians are coming in here and doing all these ugly things to us.”

Meanwhile, Harrison told the conference that most of the US$1.8 billion in planned cost savings under the deal would come from improving operations at Norfolk Southern, including eliminating positions mainly through attrition.

He said CP cut nearly one-third of

its workforce, almost entirely without layoffs.

Harrison described CP’s proposal of a holding trust that would allow the two railways to initially operate autonomously as the simplest option.

CP (TSX:CP) presented a 5050 stock-and-cash offer Nov. 18 that would give U.S.-based Norfolk Southern shareholders US$46.72 in cash and 0.348 of a share in the new merged company for each share they hold.

That would see Norfolk Southern shareholders own a 41 per cent stake in the combined company, which would be listed on both the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges.

Norfolk Southern gave a cool initial response to the takeover proposal, describing it as an “unsolicited, low-premium, non-binding, highly conditional indication of interest.”

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The benchmark price for a detached home increased 22.6 per cent from a year ago to $1,226,300, while the benchmark apartment price increased 14 per cent to $435,000.

Couche-Tard says Topaz is a good strategic fit within its European network.

“It has an extensive and attractive convenience and fuel network, with good locations, quality forecourts and stores, an excellent food offering and very professional teams,” Europe group president Jacob Schram said in a statement. Topaz has a network of 464 fuel stations across the island of Ireland including its recently acquired Esso station network. Of these stations, 162 are owned by Topaz and 302 by dealers. The agreement also includes a commercial fuels operation, with over 30 depots and two owned terminals. Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is one of North America’s largest operators of convenience stores and gas bar retailing operations.

In the United States, it operates mainly as Circle K which will eventually become its main global brand outside of Quebec.

BRIEF November home sales in Vancouver up 40 per cent from year ago, board says VANCOUVER — Home sales in the Vancouver area posted their second-highest ever November sales as they climbed 40.1 per cent compared with a year ago.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales on the Multiple Listing Service in Metro Vancouver totalled 3,524 last month.

That was up from 2,516 a year ago and down slightly from 3,646 in October.

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OTTAWA — With the Toronto stock market down about seven per cent this year and some sectors down even more, chances are you have a loser or two in your portfolio. Investment advisers say now is the time to consider selling them and taking your losses to offset any gains you might have in other stocks and reduce the taxes you owe. Portfolio manager Cynthia Caskey at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice says investors may be licking their wounds in many cases after the rough ride for stocks this year.

“This is a way to have a silver lining to offset some taxes,” she said.

Tax-loss selling means crystallizing a loss so that you can offset a capital gain and reduce the amount of tax owing. The loss then can be used against capital gains going back three years or carried forward for future use.

If the investment is only down a little and you think it may come back, Caskey says this probably isn’t the strategy for you. But if your investment has taken a significant hit and is unlikely to bounce back, then selling for tax purposes is something you will want to consider.

The strategy cannot be used for investments held within accounts like RRSPs or TFSAs, which do not face the same taxes as non-registered investments. To take advantage of a loss, the sale has to settle by the end of the year. That means this year, for Canadian stocks, you will need to sell your shares by Christmas Eve to have it completed by New Year’s Eve. For U.S stocks, the deadline is Dec. 28.

You are also not allowed to repurchase the security you’re selling within 30 days. Otherwise it will be ruled a superficial loss and not permitted under the tax rules. However, you could look to buy shares in a similar company or an ETF to maintain exposure to the sector if you still believe in your original investment. For example, if you have an energy stock with a big loss, you could sell it and use the cash to buy an ETF with similar exposure to the price of oil if you think energy prices are going to bounce back.

“It won’t mirror it exactly because it is a different security and has different fundamentals, but at least you’d be able to participate in any sort of movement,” Caskey said.

For foreign stocks, it is important to remember that your loss is calculated in Canadian dollars. Jamie Golombek, managing director of tax and estate planning at CIBC Wealth Advisory Services, cautioned that even if an investment in a U.S. stock may have fallen, the drop in the loonie will boost your bottom line.

“If you purchased securities in a foreign currency, the gain or loss may be larger or smaller than you anticipated once you take the foreign exchange component into account,” he said. “The recent decline in the value of the Canadian dollar may increase capital gains or decrease capital losses, or, in some cases, turn what looks like a loss into a gain.”

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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 126.98 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.65 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.40 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 66.80 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Oil prices plunged below the US$40-a-barrel level on Wednesday, pulling the Toronto stock market to a steep, triple-digit loss after two days of stellar advances.

The S&P/TSX composite index ended the day down 172.24 points at 13,463.82, after having soared almost 268 points over the first two trading days of the week.

The heavily weighted energy sector was the biggest loser, down 3.47 per cent as the January contract for benchmark crude oil fell $1.91 to end trading at US$39.94 a barrel.

Gareth Watson, director of the Investment Management Group at Richardson GMP, said the importance of commodity-related stocks to the Canadian market has come down over the last year as prices have slid.

But outside investors are still wary of Canadian-listed companies because of the perception that the country’s economy performance is tied to commodities and are sensitive to the relative gains in the recovering American economy.

“Canada is not a go-to market at this stage, and it probably won’t be for a while,” he said.

The last time crude oil futures settled below $40 was Aug. 26, near the end of a period of volatility marked by chaos in Chinese markets and a six-day slide in New York exchanges that was the longest in more than three years.

Earlier today, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said American commercial crude oil inventories rose by 1.2 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 27.

“U.S. crude oil inventories remain near levels not seen for this time of year in at least the last 80 years,” the agency said in a release.

Natural gas also lost value

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Yahoo’s stock closed up $1.95 to US$35.65 amid reports the company is considering selling its core Internet businesses after having struggled for years to re-energize its business model.

The February gold contract dropped $9.70 to US$1,053.80 an ounce.

The Canadian dollar ended the day up 0.08 of a cent to 74.91 cents U.S. after the Bank of Canada announced it was keeping its key overnight lending rate steady at 0.5 per cent.

The loonie has fallen more than 13 per cent against the American greenback over the past year.

Markets generally believe that unless U.S. employment figures for November scheduled for release on Friday prove to be extraordinarily weak, the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates from record lows near zero for the first time since the financial crisis.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Wednesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,463.82, down 172.24 points Dow — 17,729.68, down 158.67 points S&P 500 — 2,079.51, down 23.12 points Nasdaq — 5,123.22, down 33.09 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 79.55 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 38.95 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.51 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 17.15 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 42.55 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 1.14 Penn West Energy . . . . . 1.390 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 5.27 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.77 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.660 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 2.03 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 38.96 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1500 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 79.65 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 59.87 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.80 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 25.18 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 35.86 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 37.76 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 90.15 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.45 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 43.91 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 76.87 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 44.59 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.05 Currencies: Cdn — 74.91 cents US, up 0.08 of a cent Pound — C$1.9949, down 2.05 cents Euro — C$1.4168, down 0.41 of a cent Euro — US$1.0614, down 0.18 of a cent Oil futures: US$39.94 per barrel, down $1.91 (January contract) Gold futures: US$1,053.80 per oz., down $9.70 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $19.488 oz., down 14.2 cents $626.54 kg., down $3.56 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Jan. ‘16 $0.10 higher $471.40 March ‘16 $0.60 lower $479.50 May ‘16 $0.90 higher $486.80 July ‘16 $1.70 higher $491.70 Nov. ‘16 $1.90 lower $476.60 Jan. ‘17 $1.90 lower $480.30 March ‘17 $1.90 lower $480.30 May ‘17 $1.90 lower $480.30 July ‘17 $1.90 lower $480.30 Nov. ‘17 $1.90 lower $480.30 Jan. ‘18 $1.90 lower $480.30.

Barley (Western): Dec. ‘15 unchanged $189.00 March ‘16 unchanged $191.00 May ‘16 unchanged $197.00 July ‘16 unchanged $197.00 Oct. ‘16 unchanged $197.00 Dec. ‘16 unchanged $197.00 March ‘17 unchanged $197.00 May ‘17 unchanged $197.00 July ‘17 unchanged $197.00 Oct. ‘17 unchanged $197.00 Dec. ‘17 unchanged $197.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 864,700 tonnes of canola 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 864,700.

Complaints for wireless down for first time: watchdog

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Canadians are making fewer official complaints about their mobile phone plans but more about their Internet service, says a report released Wednesday from the telecommunication industry’s consumer watchdog.

The Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services says the number of complaints it accepted fell to 9,988 in the year ending July 31 from 11,340 in the previous year.

Wireless complaints make up 52.9 per cent of those complaints, but that fell from more than 60 per cent.

Internet complaints, meanwhile, now account for 26.1 per cent of the total, up by nearly nine percentage points. The top three complaints about Internet service were for incorrect charges, misleading or non-disclosure of contract terms, and poor quality of service.

Telecom analyst Gerry Wall said the increase in Internet complaints is due in part to the aggressive expansion of BCE, the biggest target of complaints in the CCTS report. The company has been on a push to add more Internet customers.

“Their share of the total volume is going up, so that means that they’re going to have more complaints,” he said.

BCE accounted for 36 per cent of all complaints but their total number fell 1.4 per cent from last year.

Rogers Communications Inc. had the next highest number of complaints, making up 18.2 per cent, down 23.7 per cent from the year before.

Bell spokesman Jason Laszlo said in an email that the company tends to have more service complaints because it has more customers than its competitors.

Laszlo said the company’s own data shows a 17 per cent reduction in complaints escalated to the CCTS so far this year as it

works to deal with its customer growth.

“We’re continuing to reduce service complaints even as customer growth accelerates,” he said.

Commissioner Howard Maker said most of Canada’s big telecom conglomerates have become serious about improving their numbers on the wireless side, but the rise in Internet complaints show that improvement hasn’t applied to all of their services.

“We see when we talk to executives that the people who run the wireless business are different from the people who run the Internet business,” he said. “Each of these businesses has different approaches and different cultures, even within the same company.”

This year marks the first time since the industry-funded consumer agency began collecting records in July 2007 that the proportion of complaints about wireless services has fallen, and the second year in a row where the total number of complaints has dropped.

In 2013, the CRTC implemented a new wireless code of conduct for telecom providers. The CCTS said in this latest report that it found 582 violations of the code, up from 30 the year before. One company, Wind Mobile, accounted for 422 of those breaches, most of which were related to its unlimited roaming plan between Canada and the United States.

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This combination made with product images provided by Google shows the Google Play Music app, featuring playlists curated by Songza music experts. Say goodbye to Songza. Nearly a year and a half after Google acquired the popular music streaming service, the technology company will shut it down as of Jan. 31, choosing to integrate Songza’s popular Concierge playlist features into its own Google Play Music.

Goodbye Songza GOOGLE TO RETIRE MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE AS OF JAN. 31

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Cue the exit music because Songza is about to be ushered off the stage.

In the latest shakeup of the rapidly-evolving streaming music industry, Google announced Wednesday it would be shutting down Songza on Jan. 31 as it integrates the popular Concierge playlist features into Google Play Music.

The move comes nearly a year and a half after Google acquired Songza in an attempt to step up its game in the increasingly competitive streaming music industry.

Once the changes take effect, users who visit Songza’s website or open its app will be pushed to Google’s service.

Songza co-founder Peter Asbill, who now works as Google’s global streaming merchandising lead, said the shift makes sense.

“Over the past year and a half we’ve worked really hard to take all of the best of Songza and bring it to Google Play Music,” he told a Toronto news conference.

“We’ve decided to focus our energy and attention on building one amazing product instead of two.”

Google Play Music — which has only been available in the past as a paid subscription service — will now expand its free version supported by advertisements to Canada, after it launched this summer in the United States.

The free service rollout puts it in line with Spotify, one of its biggest competitors.

Both also offer a paid commercial-free service for $9.99 a month.

Google is looking for ways to stand out amid widespread consolidation as fellow streaming music giants purchase smaller rivals and partner with other businesses.

Last month, Rdio filed for bankruptcy and sold its technology and intellectual property to competitor Pandora for US$75 million.

Rdio plans to wind down its service over the coming weeks.

Spotify has grown its number of listeners in Canada by pairing with Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) to offer its subscription service as part of a wireless phone package.

Even Apple Music, one of the laggard entrants to streaming music last June, has launched an app compatible with Android phones as it reaches for an audience beyond its iPhone users.

With so many options on the market it’s surprising how few differences exist between the streaming competitors, said technology analyst Carmi Levy.

“Right now all we’re seeing are multiple variations of similar themes,” he said.

“That’s going to continue to drive consumer disinterest into 2016 until someone comes up with something that’s truly innovative.”

Spotify strives to stand out with its emphasis on social media sharing, while Apple has grabbed attention for its catalogue of huge artists like Taylor Swift. Smaller competitors like Tidal emphasize their exclusive music videos from a roster of Top 40 artists.

Google says its service — with the help of Songza — gives users the right playlist for each moment. It’s also planning to begin carrying podcasts in the coming months, a first for a streaming service in Canada.

Songza was formed in 2007 and arrived in Canada about five years later when alternate streaming music options were sparse.

The company built a reputation on its Concierge feature, which offers up playlists designed for various moods and a roster of listener activities, from cooking to “breaking up.”

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Tennant a model of humility VERSATILE SCOTTISH ACTOR STARS AS FIENDISH CONTROL FREAK IN ‘JESSICA JONES’

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — In person, David Tennant has charm aplenty, but nothing like the control freak he plays in the new Netflix series Jessica Jones.

As the villainous Kilgrave, he plagues the show’s title character — a lapsed superhero played by Krysten Ritter — with superhuman persuasion.

Kilgrave’s every wish is Jessica’s command.

“There wasn’t a massive amount of research I could do to play a mind-controlling psychopath,” says Tennant.

“At first glance, Kilgrave’s power might sound attractive. But what would it really be like to live with?”

Viewers are invited to explore that at their chosen pace, since all 13 episodes of Jessica Jones, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, are available for streaming on the Netflix website.

Tennant says he’s “properly hooked.”

“My character doesn’t really get going until episodes five or six or seven,” he says. “Not being heavily featured in those early episodes allowed me to join them as a viewer without having to stare at myself.”

Kilgrave is only the latest in a stable of varied, vivid characters tackled by the Scottish actor. They include a singing-and-dancing lawman in the TV crime drama Viva Blackpool the 10th Doctor in the hallowed Dr. Who franchise Barty Crouch Jr. in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and a detective investigating murder in a quiet British village in the hit series Broadchurch (plus the same role in the U.S. version that aired on Fox).

Tennant grew up in a small town outside Glasgow. He was the son of a minister, whose line of work, he notes, entails a certain element of theatre, “so I’m sure that, somehow, watching my father ‘perform’ must have inspired me.”

Shielded by youthful idealism from any recognition that “trying to make a living as an actor is a bloody stupid idea,” he was accepted at age 17 to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and has been working since he was 20.

Now a boyish-looking 44, he is asked to explain his acting process. He bursts out laughing, with his insistence that he doesn’t have one underscored by the T-shirt he happens to be wear-

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There wasn’t a massive amount of research that David Tennant could do to play the mind-controlling psychopath Kilgrave in the new Netflix series ‘Jessica Jones.’ ing that proclaims, “Anybody Can Do What I Do.” But then, playing the good sport, he gives it a shot: “It’s a bit like wearing in a pair of shoes,” he begins. “You put them on your feet, and at first they squeak and hurt and you can’t really walk. But you LIKE these shoes, so you work away at it until the shoes feel comfortable.”

He shakes his head and chuckles again: “What am I saying?!”

A model of humility, Tennant

counts himself among those actors “just waiting for someone to tap you on the shoulder and go, ‘Enough, man!

We’ve all had a laugh. Now it’s time to stop pretending you’re any good at it.’ You exist in a constant sense that you’re balancing on some very shaky floorboards and at any time it’s going to collapse, and you’ll be left looking for a job at Starbucks.”

But if that’s the case, Tennant’s balancing act continues to go well, “and I’m very grateful,” he says. “Within the

small range of choice you have as an actor, I do tend toward things I haven’t done before. My response is, ‘What an unusual thing to be asked to do! I should probably say yes to that.’ And I feel very lucky that, thus far, my spectrum of choice has been broad enough to keep things bubbling along.

“As an actor, you just want to keep joining the jobs up — and keep feeling a little scared.”

lesbian romance Carol dominated the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, taking best picture and a leading four awards overall.

Announcing their picks Wednesday on Twitter, the New York critics voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Patricia Highsmith adaption starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. It also awarded the film best director for Haynes, best screenplay for Phyllis Nagy and best cinematography for Edward Lachman.

Best actor went to Michael Keaton, one of the journalists that make up the

ensemble in the Boston Globe drama Spotlight. Saoirse Ronan earned best actress for her performance as an Irish immigrant in Brooklyn.”The awards will be handed out in a ceremony in January.

it will present a trophy to director Atom Egoyan and a delegation of Canuck directors and writers.

It’s part of a tribute to Canadian films, with the award presentation set for Sunday.

Egoyan’s latest feature “Remember” is being screening out-of-competition while Canuck director Stephen Dunn will compete with his debut feature “Closet Monster.”

Previous Marrakech festivals have saluted filmmakers from the United Kingdom, Mexico, Scandinavia and Japan.

The nine-day festival begins Friday.

Marrakech Film Festival to salute Canadian film, present award to Atom Egoyan MARRAKECH, Morocco — Canadian cinema will be in the spotlight at the Marrakech Film Festival.

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Grandfather Frost looks over a Christmas Tree during the seventh annual Russian Children’s New Year’s Party at the Red Deer Public Library’s Snell Auditorium.

Children were invited to take part in the interactive play and help save Grandather Frost’s presents on the darkest day of the year. The play was performed entirely in Russian. This year the play will go on Dec. 19 at the Dawe Centre Gym.

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BY ADVOCATE STAFF Celebrating the Christmas season by sitting down to a traditional Victorian Christmas Dinner at Red Deer’s charming Cronquist House has become a holiday must for many.

Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society hosts the annual six-course dinner at the 1911 farm house at Bower Ponds.

Society manager Delores Coghill said both dinners, on Dec. 4 and 11, sold out by mid November so there may be three dinners scheduled for the 2016 Christmas season.

“I think it’s the whole idea of something a bit different. People get a kick out of coming whether it’s friends or family that they bring,” Coghill said.

Dinners are limited to 42 people each night in the historical building.

Built by Emmanuel Cronquist, the eight-bedroom house has a Queen Anne tower and maintains its extensive, original woodwork. Moved to Bower Ponds in 1976, the house has the ambiance of the 1920-30s.

Coghill said most people like to dress up for their special holiday dinner at Cronquist House.

“We had a group, one year, that wore sort of period costumes.”

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Here are some of the activities: • Dec. 4 and 11, 6:30 p.m. — Victorian Christmas Dinner hosted by Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society at Bower Pond’s Cronquist House, 4704 Fountain Dr. Admission is $40 per person.

Pre-registration required. The event is sold out, but for information call 403346-0055.

• Dec. 5, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Winter Voice Concert presented by Choral Singers Unite Society. Features a junior and senior children’s choir, a

youth choir and adult mixed chorus.

The evening concert includes special guests, the LTCHS Chamber Choir.

Admission is $15 per person for the 2 p.m. concert and $20 for the 7 p.m. concert. Tickets are available at the door and from choir members. Concerts are held at First Christian Reform Church, 16 McVicar St. For information call 403-340-3249.

• Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson Pictures with Santa. Families and their pets can get their photo taken with Saint Nick.

Photos are free but donations will be accepted for Red Deer & District SPCA who will have pets on site for adoption. For information call 403-341-3040.

• Dec. 8, 3:30 to 6 p.m. — Holidays at Hogwarts for Teens at Red Deer Public Library downtown branch, 4818 49th St. Teens can create a custom wand and eat Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans while watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Admission is free. For information call 403-7551323.

• Dec. 12, 2 to 4 p.m. — Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on the big screen at Welikoklad Event Centre Cinema, 4922 49th St. Presented by Red Deer College School of Creative Arts. Admission is free with a donation for the Student Food Bank. For information call 403-342-3516.

• Dec. 12, 8 p.m. — Celtic Christmas presented by Red Deer Symphony Orchestra at Red Deer College Arts Centre Main stage, featuring Keri Zwicker.

For ticket prices contact Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626.

• Dec. 10 to Jan. 10 — Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre Ice Sculpture. Visitors can watch sculptures as they are carved at the nursery, located three minutes east of 30th Avenue on Hwy 11. Ice carving will begin Dec. 10 to 11 depending on weather. Admission is free but a food bank donation is appreciated. Call Parkland Nurseries at 403-346-5613 for hours of operation.

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Whether you like a good fireworks display or skating with the kids, there is plenty to do in Sylvan Lake over the Christmas season.

SYLVAN LAKE planner, Corrie Brown said in 2016 the games night will be moved to 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the second Friday of the month.

Younger children can attend regular story-time sessions throughout the week for kids of various ages.

Brown said many of the stories will be holiday-themed this month. Adults can join the library’s Mystery Book Club. The latest literary selection, The Dead In Their Vaulted Arches, by Alan Bradley, will be discussed from 7 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 14. For more information about these programs, please call Brown at 403-887-2130.

A variety of parent-child dropin sessions are offered this month through the Sylvan Lake Parentlink organization, including Messy Play,

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There won’t be a shortage of Christmas concerts in Olds this holiday season.

While the Olds Fashioned Christmas, the town’s big holiday family-fun events, wrapped up last weekend, there’s still lots to do to keep you in the holiday spirit.

Listen to the sweet sounds of the Olds Elementary Choir Christmas Concert at Olds Elementary School (541353rd Street) on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

The Olds High School Drama Club will present Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at the TransCanada Theatre (4500-5oth Street).

Shows begin at 7 p.m. on the first two nights while the final show begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. For tickets call 403-556-3391 ext. 4600.

Enjoy a tasty Christmas brunch hosted by the East Olds Baptist Ladies on Dec. 5 starting at 10 a.m. For more

information call 403-556-3391.

The Olds and District Ministerial Carol Festival takes place at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church (4302-57th Street) on Dec.6 at 6 p.m.

Enjoy the annual Reed Ranch Christmas concert at Reed Ranch Church, 17 km east of Olds overpass on Hwy 27, on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

Olds Community Chorus Winter/ Christmas Concert at the Olds First Baptist Church (5005-53rd Street) The Word of Life Church will host the Christmas Experience with lunch and family activities at the Performing Arts Centre (4500-50th Ave.) on Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.

There will be Christmas Eve services at the various churches throughout the town. Contact the specific church for start times.

For a complete list of events happening in Olds visit www.olds.ca

Little Zoologists, and Movin’ and Groovin’ at the Early Learning Centre or Community Centre Gym. For more information, please visit the Community Activity Guide at www.sylvanlake.ca or call 403-887-1137, Ext. 229.

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Sylvan Lake is hosting an evening of outdoor skating and fireworks on New Year’s Day. The Jan. 1st holiday tradition is once again being planned by the lakeside community so Central Albertans can start 2016 in a bright, festive spirit.

Public skating on the lake should be available over the Christmas holidays, said Joanne Gaudet, communication officer for the town. Weather permitting, municipal workers will be clearing snow from a portion of Sylvan Lake to create a large outdoor skating rink on Dec. 22.

The only hitch will be too-warm temperatures, or too much snow on the lake. Gaudet said a thick blanket of snow hampered the lake’s freezing process a few years ago by creating a insulating layer.

But if weather remains wintry, Central Albertans should be able to strap on their blades and celebrate the holidays with an old-fashioned family skate around the frozen lake’s surface.

On New Year’s Day, the outdoor skating opportunity will be followed by a fireworks show from 7 to 7:15 p.m.

(Viewers are cautioned to stay at least 500 metres away from the firing zone at the end of the pier).

This spectacle caps off holiday celebrations that started with Christmas fireworks over Sylvan Lake on Nov. 27.

The community continued festivities through Nov. 28 with a Santa Claus parade, a holiday Yuletide Market and a pancake breakfast with Santa, held at various locations throughout town.

Although December offers fewer public events as family Christmas preparations pick up steam, there are still some activities in Sylvan Lake to keep residents busy.

The Sylvan Lake Public Library is offering Team Gaming Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21. Board and Wii games will be provided for youth participants — as well as some chips and pop. The library’s events

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LACOMBE

Lacombe’s Light Up the Night Festival started with a twinkle.

But five years later it has blazed into five days of lights, laughter and world record-challenging fun.

Guy Lapointe, the city’s merry manager of community and economic development, says the festival started out as a request from council to boost the number of festivals and events in town. “We saw that as an opportunity. So many people gravitating towards the holidays again and that’s what led to it.�

First up, was the introduction of a Santa Claus Parade — which ran on Nov. 26 this year — one of the few Central Alberta communities to hold the event once a community mainstay everywhere. “It was so well received it just grew from there to what it is today,� says Lapointe.

How quickly and how overwhelmingly the festival has been embraced by local residents and nearby communities has taken even the organizers by surprise. “We thought there was some potential to grow it a little bit.�

The parade was a big hit but frosty temperatures kept the crowds down for other events that first year.

est human Christmas tree on a local football field.

It was a huge hit, with 889 festive-minded participants donning green and multi-coloured garbage bags to create a giant tree outline. While it topped the previous record of 730, Lacombe’s own record fell shortly after.

A second attempt set for 2014 was stymied by a cold blast that sent temperatures plummeting on the big day so it was cancelled.

This year, the goal is to set a record for the world’s largest human snowman — which would be a new category for the Guinness Book of World Records.

Other events this year included Moonlight Madness shopping, ice slides (weather permitting), the Tim Hortons Santa Claus Parade, lighting ceremony, community lights and display contest, a Holly Jolly Geocache, Jingle Bell Run and other events and wrapped up on Nov. 29.

Lacombe is starting to make a name for itself as a community that does Christmas right. “I think it stacks up quite well.

I don’t think anybody’s close to it. I think it is something that is becoming a bit of a draw from other communities.�

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Lacombians show off their Christmas Spirit during the Santa Claus Parade at Light Up the Night in front of the Lacombe Memorial Centre in Lacombe on Thursday last week. The annual event features more than 50,000 lights Undeterred, organizers were determined to go bigger and better the following year. A suggestion from one festival-goer that the venue at Lacombe Memorial Centre could use a little more Christmas lighting was embraced and that became the second year’s focus. “We built in this whole tree ceremo-

ny the second year where we turned on the lights and everyone was so impressed by that it just kind of morphed from there afterwards. “It got kind of a life of its own, where everybody was saying, why don’t we try this or why don’t we try this?�

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With just three weeks remaining before Christmas in Rocky Mountain House, the drive continues to help those in need. And there are a still a few remaining festivities to celebrate the season.

The Lord’s Food Bank is in the midst of its annual Christmas Turkey Drive. This year it wants to raise $55,000. As it turned out, last year’s goal of $50,000 was surpassed by $5,000, said Dan Gonzales, director of the food bank. As of Nov. 24, they have only reached $11,448 of their 2015 goal and there is concern since time is running out.

Given the downturn in the economy, the food bank is seeing an increased number of clients of at least 20 per cent. Records were set in both September and October, with 463 and 501 ham-

pers handed out respectively.

But Gonzales is optimistic that the community will step up to help out in their time of greater need.

The food bank is accepting registrations for hampers every Tuesday and Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. until Dec. 10.

For those who want to make a cash donation to the food bank, cheques can be made payable to the Lord’s Food Bank and mailed to Box 1242, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1A9. Charity donation receipts will be provided.

Those wanting to donate food can do so at the bins located at Extra Foods and Sobeys, or at the food bank directly between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays or Thursdays, at 4923-52 St. Meanwhile, there are several seasonal community events in and near

Rocky open to the public underway or scheduled.

A collection of 250 nativity displays can be viewed from now, Dec. 3 to 5, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. There is no charge and it is open to the public Dec. 3 and 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m.

On Dec. 9 and 10, A Ray of Hope will be presented by the Northern Crossing Music and Drama Society at Lou Soppitt Community Centre in Rocky Mountain House on Dec. 9 and 10. Tickets are $20 each at Modern Electric (403845-3155). The doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance is at 7:30 p.m.

On Dec. 12, the annual Fur Trade Christmas takes place at Mountain House National Historic Site, seven kilometres west on Hwy 11A from 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Confluence Heritage Society the afternoon of family activities include a toboggan hill, snowshoeing and pictures with Fur Trade Santa (11 a.m. to 3 p.m). There will be a trade market with items that can be purchased and some Cabane Ă Sucre maple taffy.

On Dec. 12 and 13, the 34th annual Pageant of Christ’s Birth will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church parking lot.

The pageant tells the story of the birth of Christ and will include baby Jesus, Roman Centurions, live animals and a choir. The performances are at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. both nights. Donations to The Lord’s Food Bank will be accepted.

The annual Festival of Trees and Parade of Lights Winterfest, including a large tree decorated with diversity wreaths from multi-cultural groups, took place earlier.

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BOASE MACLEAN Terence John Donald Ronald Francis MacLean 1949-2015 passed away on Monday It is with deep sadness that November 30, 2015 at we announce the passing of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Terry on Nov 30th 2015 at Hospital, Oakville, ON at age age 66. A beloved husband, 93. Beloved husband of Lila son, father, brother, Catherine (nee MacDonald). grandfather and friend. After Loving father of Ronald a 2 year battle with cancer he Joseph and his wife Cari passed away peacefully, (Vaselenak). Ron spent 32 surrounded by family, at the years in the Canadian Red Deer hospice. He is Military, five with the army lovingly remembered by his during WWII and the wife of 45 years Maria, his remaining 27 with the Air mom Doreen, sister Tina Force. He was transferred to (Malcolm), son Chris (Kathy) Canadian Forces Number 1 daughters Louise (Tyler), Air Division Metz , France in Jackie (Clayton) and his July 1957. Ron worked in grandchildren Alex, Victoria, the communications centre Mackenzie, Nicholas, Abigail, housed in the 350 year old Anna, Jonathan and many Chateau de Mercy. The St. friends. He was predeceased John the Baptist Roman by his father Edwin “Ted” Catholic Church was part of Boase in 1986.Terry was the complex, and it was there born on Nov 9th 1949 in that on July 15, 1959, Ron Liverpool, England.. He grew married a fellow Cape up in Anfield finishing Bretoner who had also joined his schooling and his our armed forces. Lila apprenticeship as a millwright MacDonald, Born January 2, there. It was then that he met 1926 in Iona. There was no and married the love of his hospital in Metz, so military life Maria. They had 3 wives were sent to nearby air children in the U.K. and in bases to have babies. Ron 1982 emigrated to Canada. and Lila chose the hospital at He worked at the Johns Air Division 3 Fighter Wing Manville plant in Innisfail until Zweibrucken, Germany to his retirement in 2009.Terry have there only child. Ronald was heavily involved in many Joseph Corbett MacLean aspects of soccer in Red was born April 12, 1960. Ron Deer. As one of the founders Sr was transferred back to and original players in the Canada in 1962 and the indoor soccer league, a past MacLean’s enjoyed stops in president of C.A.S.A, a Halifax, Victoria, Whitehorse referee and most recently a and Mill Cove NS before Ron mentor to young referees, he Sr. retired to Alberta in 1971. was a huge promoter of the Ron spent the next 15 years sport. He was an avid as a radio operator at RCMP Everton supporter and had “K” Division in Red Deer AB true passion and love for the and following his second game. His love of soccer retirement in 1986, he came second only to his love dedicated himself to the of his family and friends. Knights of Columbus .A Family was his priority. From private service has taken being there for his mom place. As expressions of “Supernan”, to making sympathy, donations to the arrangements for family Oakville Hospital Foundation events and wonderful or the Kidney Foundation vacations in Mexico. Those would be appreciated by the will always be cherished family. Online condolences memories. There will be a may be made at private family internment. A oakviewfuneral.ca. celebration of his life will be held at the Bourbon Grill in Red Deer (6852-66th St) on Funeral Directors Saturday Dec. 5 at 4:00pm Special thanks to & Services Dr.Bromley, home care staff Cathie and Mark and everyone involved with his amazing care at the hospice.

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Girlie was born on November 8, 2011 at Red Deer, Alberta.

She was a precious baby who immediately filled her family’s hearts with love and beauty. Girlie was a most beautiful soul. She reached out to touch every person she met, spreading joy, love and purity. At the age of two, she was diagnosed by brain cancer and fought a warrior’s fight against it. In her four short years, she was able to live a full and rich life; camping, tea parties, princess parties, preschool, romping and playing, with amazing friends and family. She loved everything that is magical and beautiful. Girlie spread her wings and left her tired body surrounded by everyone who loved her; leaving behind a legacy of courage, strength, love, joy, beauty and grace. Forever held in the hearts of many, Girlie can love without boundaries, just as she always did.

“And though she is but little, she is fierce.”

Keera will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jessi and Darrell, her brother, Devin ‘Baboo’ and her grandparents, Papa George and Nana, Grampa Guy and Gramma Judy, Gramma Cora and Papa Mike, Big Gramma and Great Gramma Simpson.

She will also be deeply and sadly missed by her aunts and uncles; uncle Justin, auntie Fatty and uncle Trav, auntie Kelli and uncle Andy and auntie Brittany; as well as numerous other great aunties, uncles, cousins, friends and loved ones, and her special pets, Katie and Norman. A Celebration of Keera’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Keera’s honor may be made directly to Helping Families Handle Cancer at www.helpingfamilieshandlecancer.com or to the Make A Wish Foundation at www.makeawish.ca Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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TENHOVE Dirk 1934-2015 It is with sadness the family of Dirk Tenhove announces his peaceful passing at 81 years. Safe in the arms of Jesus. He is survived by his loving wife Coby; by his children; Richard (Maria), Claudia (Jay), Lennard (Brandie), Corina (Chris) and his grandchildren; Reese, Jessie, Alexa, Nathan, Raya, Jayda, Sierra and his siblings; Jean, Evert (Margaret), Alice (Floyd), Jenny, John (Grace), Ena (Barry), Jim, Joanne (Rick).

He is predeceased by his parents Albert Jan and Klazina and sisters Fenny & Joke. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Noah’s Ark Playshcool, 16 McVicar St. Memorial Service at First Christian Reformed Church on Dec. 4th at 1pm.

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Clean, quiet, newly reno’d 20” ELECTRIC snow blow- Sporting Ref’s. req’d. 403-728-8240 adult building. Rent $925 er $200 403-302-1300 Goods HIGHLAND Green 3 bdrm. S.D. $800. Avail. immed.

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Australia likely searching in right place for Flight 370 CANBERRA, Australia — Australian authorities said Thursday that new analysis confirms they’ve likely been searching in the right place for a missing Malaysian airliner.

Searchers have been combing a 120,000-square-kilometre part of the Indian Ocean since last year but have yet to turn up any trace of Flight 370. A wing flap was found in July on the other side of the Indian Ocean, washed up on remote Reunion Island.

The new analysis by an agency of the Defence Department confirmed “the highest probability” the final resting place for the plane is within the current search area, the government said in a statement.

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said the new analysis pointed to the aircraft most likely coming to rest in the southern part of the current search area, so searchers would focus on that location and slightly widen the boundaries of their search area there.

“We remain hopeful, indeed optimistic, that we will still locate the aircraft.

There’s around 44,000 square kilometres yet to be searched in this new priority area,” Truss said.

Texas sues U.S. government to block resettlement of Syrian refugees AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Wednesday sued the U.S. government in an effort to block six Syrian refugees from resettling in Dallas this week.

The lawsuit comes after the non-profit International Rescue Committee defied orders from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to halt the arrival of Syrian refugees in Texas following the deadly attacks in Paris last month.

Texas, citing security concerns, wants to delay the arrival of the refugees for at least a week until a federal judge can hear the challenge.

Abbott is among more than two dozen governors, mostly Republicans, who have vowed to keep Syrian refugees from resettling in their states. The Obama administration has said states don’t have the authority to block refugees.

The IRC has repeatedly noted that Syrian refugees are the most security-vetted group of people who come into the U.S., and it has said it will continue to help all refugees in accordance with its obligations under federal guidelines.

More than 170 Syrians have settled in the U.S. since the Paris attacks, including in states whose governors have resisted, according to the U.S. State Department figures.

The Justice Department said it would review the complaint after formally receiving it. The White House declined to comment. The IRC did not immediately comment on the lawsuit.

Impeachment proceedings opened against Brazilian president RIO DE JANEIRO — Impeachment proceedings were opened Wednesday against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff by the speaker of the lower house of Congress, a sworn enemy of the beleaguered leader.

A special commission in which all political parties are represented must now weigh the decision of speaker Eduardo Cunha to

open proceedings against Rousseff based on accusations her government broke fiscal responsibility laws by using money from state-run banks to fill budget gaps and pay for government social spending.

Rousseff sharply disputes the accusations — and most analysts at this point think she will survive.

“I’ve committed no illicit act, there is no suspicion hanging over me of any misuse of public money,” she said in a nationally televised statement. “I don’t have any offshore bank accounts, I have no hidden assets.”

The president’s statement was a direct jab at Cunha, who is charged with taking millions in bribes in connection to a massive kickback scheme at staterun oil company Petrobras.

Prosecutors say Cunha has at least $5 million hidden away in Swiss bank accounts — and it’s widely thought that he could be arrested.

Holocaust survivor from Israel, Polish rescuer reunited NEW YORK — An Israeli man and a Polish woman were reunited Wednesday in New York, seven decades after her Catholic family saved him during the Holocaust.

Michael Hochberg, 77, sat holding hands with 86-year-old Krystyna Jakubowska at Kennedy International Airport, locking eyes as their relatives looked on.

“He was a very pretty boy and he was very good — no problems with him as a child,” she said with a smile, speaking in Polish through a translator. “But I was scared, because the Germans announced on the street what would happen if somebody is saving a Jew.” The punishment was death.

On Wednesday, Jakubowska flew in from Warsaw to meet Hochberg.

The Polish woman’s family had taken in the boy at age 4 after he was literally thrown over the wall of the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw by a friend so as not to fall into the hands of the Nazis who herded hundreds of thousands of Jews there, many of them then sent to an extermination camp.

For two years, the child lived with Jozef and Rozalia Jakubowski — friends of his family — and their son and three daughters including Krystyna, then a teenager.

The family made sure no one discovered that he was circumcised, and therefore Jewish most Christian babies did not undergo the procedure at that time.

Court ruling invalidates permit for construction of telescope on volcano HONOLULU — The Hawaii Supreme Court is invalidating a permit awarded for the construction of one of the world’s largest telescopes on a mountain many Native Hawaiians consider sacred.

The court ruled Wednesday that the state Board of Land and Natural Resources should not have issued a permit for the telescope before it held a hearing to evaluate a petition by a group challenging the project’s approval.

The ruling sends the case back to the board for a new hearing.

A group of universities in California and Canada plan to build Thirty Meter Telescope with partners from China, India and Japan.

The group suspended construction at Mauna Kea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island after protesters blocked the road to the summit.

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Deadly mass shooting 14 DEAD, MORE THAN A DOZEN WOUNDED IN SHOOTING AT CALIFORNIA SOCIAL SERVICES CENTRE

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BRIEF U.K. Parliament votes to launch airstrikes against Islamic State LONDON — British lawmakers voted by a wide margin Wednesday to join the international campaign of airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria, after Prime Minister David Cameron asserted that bombing the “medieval monsters” in their heartland would make Britain safer.

The 397-223 vote in the House of Commons means Royal Air Force fighter jets — already operating against IS in Iraq from a base in Cyprus — could be flying over Syria within hours. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond told Channel 4 news that the strikes would begin “very quickly … probably not tonight but it could be tomorrow night.”

Anti-war protesters outside Parliament booed as they learned the result of the vote. The decision came after an emotional 10 ½-hour debate in which Cameron said that Britain must strike the militants in their heartland and not “sit back and wait for them to attack us.”

Opponents argued that Britain’s entry into Syria’s crowded airspace would make little difference, and said Cameron’s military plan was based on wishful thinking that overlooked the messy reality of the Syrian civil war.

Cameron has long wanted to target IS in Syria, but had been unsure of getting majority support in the House of Commons until now. He suffered an embarrassing defeat in 2013 when lawmakers rejected a motion backing attacks on the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Russian military: Turkish president and family benefit from illegal IS oil trade MOSCOW — Sharply raising the stakes in Moscow’s spat with Ankara, Russia’s top military brass on Wednesday accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family of personally profiting from oil trade with Islamic State militants.

The bluntly-worded accusations follow Turkey’s downing of a Russian warplane at the Syrian border last week, the first time a NATO member shot down a Russian aircraft in more than half a century. The fierce personal attack on Erdogan reflects the Kremlin’s anger and signals that Russia-Turkey tensions will likely continue to escalate.

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Police respond to the scene of a shooting in San Bernardino, Calif. on Wednesday. Police responded to reports of an shooter at a social services facility. in their offices, desperately waiting to be rescued by police, after the gunfire erupted. Some texted their loved ones or telephoned them and whispered to them what was going on.

“People shot. In the office waiting for cops. Pray for us. I am locked in an office,” Terry Petit’s daughter texted him.

Petit, choking back tears as the read the text for reporters at the shooting scene, said his daughter works at the centre, where social workers find jobs, housing and transportation and provide other services to people with disinvited dozens of foreign military attaches and hundreds of journalists to produce what they said were satellite and aerial images of thousands of oil trucks streaming from the IScontrolled deposits in Syria and Iraq into Turkish sea ports and refineries.

“The main customer for this oil stolen from Syria and Iraq is Turkey,” said Deputy Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov. “The top political leadership of the country, President Erdogan and his family, is involved in this criminal business.”

The Turkish leader has denied Russian President Vladimir Putin’s earlier claims of Turkey’s involvement in oil trade with the IS, and has pledged to step down if Moscow proves its accusations.

“No one has the right to make such a slander as to suggest that Turkey buys Daesh’s oil. Turkey has not lost its moral values as to buy oil from a terror organization,” Erdogan said in Wednesday’s speech at Qatar University, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State group, shortly after the Russian Defence Ministry made the claims. “Those who make such slanderous claims are obliged to prove them. If they do I would not remain on the presidential seat for one minute. But those who make the claim must also give up their seat if they can’t prove it.”

abilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Ten of the wounded were hospitalized in critical condition, and three were in serious condition, San Bernardino Fire Chief Tom Hannemann said. Police cautioned that the numbers of dead and wounded were early estimates that could change.

No weapons were found at the centre, though authorities were investigating unidentified items in the building and brought in bomb squads, Burguan said.

As the manhunt went on, stores, of-

fice buildings and at least one school were locked down in the city of 214,000 people about 60 miles east of Los Angeles, and roads were blocked off.

Triage units were set up outside the centre, and people were seen being wheeled away on stretchers. Others walked quickly from a building with their hands up. They were searched by police before being reunited with loved ones.

President Barack Obama was briefed on the attack by his homeland security adviser.

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NATO invites Montenegro to join alliance BRUSSELS — NATO offered to take in Montenegro on Wednesday and thus expand its reach in southeast Europe, prompting a brisk Russian threat of retaliatory measures against the tiny Slavic country.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry insisted the alliance is “not a threat to anybody” and sought to redirect focus on the radical Islamic State group in Syria.

The invitation to Montenegro culminated a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers that was largely overshadowed by the alliance’s complex relationship and tensions with Moscow over issues like Crimea, eastern Ukraine and Syria.

Russia continues to bomb “moderate” opponents of Syrian President Bashar Assad more than the extremist Islamic State group that the West is fighting, according to U.S. officials.

Montenegro, an Adriatic Sea nation of just over 600,000 people that was part of Yugoslavia and split from Serbia in 2006, was struck by NATO bombs during the air campaign against Slobodan Milosevic’s forces. Kerry said that NATO’s invitation to Montenegro, which has been working hard to meet that alliance’s admission criteria, didn’t amount to a slap at Russia.

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — As many as three gunmen believed to be wearing military-style gear opened fire Wednesday at a Southern California social services centre “as if they were on a mission,” killing at least 14 people and seriously wounding more than a dozen others, authorities said.

Hours later, police hunting for the attackers riddled a black SUV with gunfire several miles away, and one person lay motionless in the street — dead or dying — with a gun nearby.

Officers appeared to remove a second person from the vehicle.

San Bernardino police spokeswoman Sgt. Vicki Cervantes said authorities had not immediately confirmed whether those in the SUV were involved in the morning carnage. As darkness fell, law officers swarmed a neighbourhood about a mile from the SUV, apparently in a hunt for a possible third gunman.

It was the nation’s deadliest mass shooting since the Newtown, Connecticut, attack in December 2012 that left 26 children and adults dead.

Police shed no light on a motive for Wednesday’s massacre, which came just five days after a gunman opened fire at Planned Parenthood in Colorado, killing three.

In what authorities described as a carefully planned assault, the gunmen invaded the Inland Regional Center, which serves people with developmental disabilities, and began shooting around 11 a.m. They opened fire in a conference area that the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health had rented out for a banquet, said Marybeth Feild, president and CEO of the centre.

“They came prepared to do what they did, as if they were on a mission,” San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said, noting the attackers carried long guns — which can mean rifles or shotguns.

FBI agents and other law enforcement authorities converged on the centre and searched room to room for the attackers, but they had apparently escaped.

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Need to set boundaries that are enforced Dear Annie: My granddaughter, child. I have threatened to ask for cus“Tara,” is 27 and a single mother of a tody, but my husband and I are almost 4-year-old daughter. I have been the 70 and on a fixed income. I don’t really child’s caregiver since birth, and we want to raise another child. are very close.

I feel trapped in my When Tara lost her job, own home, and it’s causing we allowed her to move conflict in my marriage. I in, with the understanding don’t trust Tara’s judgment. that she would get another I’m afraid if we ask her job and pay us rent that we to leave, she will take the would put aside for a down child and we will never see payment on her own place. either of them again. They But it’s been seven months may not even survive. We and she hasn’t showed have tried counseling, but much interest in finding a it didn’t help. What can we job. Tara doesn’t contribute do? — Anguished Grandanything for the household, mother nor does she offer to help Dear Grandmother: You KATHY MITCHELL much around the house. keep setting boundaries AND MARCY SUGAR She gets $50 a month in supthat you are unwilling to port money from her deadenforce and Tara knows it.

ANNIE’S MAILBOX beat ex, which she uses for However, your fears are not cigarettes and gas. completely unfounded, so We have set several deadlines for we understand why you feel trapped.

Tara to leave, but we know that she Where are Tara’s parents? Could they would end up living in her car or on contribute to her care? Are there othsomeone’s sofa. I am worried about the er family members who would take

her in on a temporary basis in order to give you a “vacation”?

You are doing a wonderful thing to raise this 4-year-old in a stable environment.

While there are limits on motivating Tara, most states provide help for raising a young child. Your state or county may have specific resources in your area, and you can check with your local Department on Aging.

Dear Annie: I read “Drained and Frustrated,” and wanted you to know that Medicare pays for most of a 100day nursing home visit if you have had a qualifying three-day hospital stay.

Otherwise, once someone’s money runs out, the family should contact the local social services office and ask about Medicaid.

Many nursing homes will accept a patient even if the application is in process.

People many times consider themselves a “failure” because they couldn’t take care of a loved one. But nursing facilities have ma-

ny things to offer their residents, along with support for the family.

To “Drained and Frustrated”: Don’t expect your mother to be happy with your decision. But you can have a life beyond caregiving, and your mother will be well cared for. Who knows, she may even make a friend or two. — Nurse Manager at a Long-Term Skilled Nursing Facility Dear Manager: Hundreds of readers wrote to correct us on confusing Medicare and Medicaid.

We should have known better.

We appreciate your clarifying that, along with providing encouragement to “Drained.” Our thanks to all who wrote.

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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networking zone, look at ways you can use social media to engage friends, colleagues, clients and/or customers in more creative and proactive ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Clear communication is the secret to having a successful day.

If you are too business-like with loved ones, they may be offended.

So strive to separate your personal and professional lives.

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Its time to focus on a close friendship,

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21): Don’t believe everything JOANNE MADELINE ARIES (March 21-April a child, teenager or friend tells MOORE 19): You may need to curb you today Scorpio. your natural enthusiasm toIt doesn’t mean they are SUN SIGNS day Rams, as projects require intentionally lying — but you more than high spirits to keep may only be getting half the them going. The stars urge story. you to knuckle down and get things done!

Look a little deeper.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A relaSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): tionship with a child, teenager or friend With Venus and Mars both visiting your may become complicated or stressful today, as extra demands are placed on you.

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