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Four facing firearms charges

A RED DEER COUPLE RECENTLY WORKED IN TWO CAMPS IN GREECE, MEETING THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE NUMBERS

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Four men face a combined 62 charges, the bulk being firearm related, after a recent arrest by Red Deer RCMP. Kolton M. Dalkin, Jeromy M. Arsenault, Johnny Edward Allison and Robert L. Kilpatrick are co-accused on the substantive matter.

The four made an appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday before judge Jim Mitchell.

Kilpatrick alone faces 35 charges including conspiracy to commit an offence, credit card fraud, harassment and eight firearms charges including robbery with a firearm and pointing a firearm.

Dalkin, Arsenault and Allison all face three counts of careless use of a firearm and one count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition.

Arsenault faces an additional six charges of possession of weapons contrary to a court order.

The charges were laid after the Red Deer Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team executed a search warrant in Red Deer were numerous guns were seized. The warrant was executed on Jan. 13.

The four are in custody at the Red Deer Remand Centre and appeared by closed circuit television. Defence counsels Maurice Collard and Dan Wilson appeared on the accuseds’ behalf, Collard as Kilpatrick’s counsel and Wilson as agent for Arsenault’s counsel Rick Wyrozub and Dalkin’s counsel Patty MacNaughton. Allison was represented by duty counsel Mark Daoust.

Wilson told Mitchell he was instructed to enter a not guilty plea for Arsenault and set the matter for a provincial court trial. However, because the three other co-accused were not ready to enter a plea Wilson could only put his intentions on the record and follow along with a shorter adjournment so the rest had a chance to talk with duty counsel.

Dalkin and Allison also face additional charges separate from the co-accused matter.

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BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Refugees are real people with real stories.

The stories and images shown on the news only tell a small part of the story, say Jared and Rhonda Bourn. “I don’t think we can read statistics or numbers anymore without thinking they are just numbers,� said Jared, 29.

The Red Deer couple recently worked in two refugee camps on the Greek Island of Lesbos for close to a month.

On the shores of Lesbos, boat load after boat load of refugees arrived from all directions on the rocky shoreline at all hours of the day. On a clear day, the shore of Turkey is clearly visible.

Men, women and children from countries such as Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh arrived into the welcoming embrace of medical staff and volunteers from all around the world.

Many were cold, shivering, and wet but most were relieved to finally make it to safety, said Rhonda, 27.

A van takes the new arrivals to the Sikaminea transition camp where the Bourns worked in the clothing tent — handing out necessary clothes — and other areas of the camp.

Here refugees wait to take a bus to a registration camp in Moria on the southern part of the island. The camp is a former military base.

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TOP: A view of Lesbos shoreline, where hundreds of lifejackets are discarded near the lighthouse.

ABOVE: Red Deerians Jared and Rhonda Bourn, and Daryl and Kathy Snider volunteered helping refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos for nearly a month.

The wait is anywhere from a couple of hours to overnight, depending on when the buses are running.

Another two to five days is spent waiting for registration papers to stay in Greece and to receive help from agencies. “You just can’t believe what you are seeing,� said Rhonda. “There were tents everywhere and tons of NGOs lined up to help.�

Registration was divided into various groups.

They spent a week helping organize the lines and people on “Afghan hill,� a place where non-Syrians and Iraqis were registered. Another week was spent on the Syrian side of the camp and working in a tea tent handing out hot chai.

The journey across the ocean is not cheap. Some people use their entire life savings to make the often-treacherous journey.

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‘It lit my kid’s face on fire’ FATHER CALLS FOR BAN ON SELLING E-CIGARETTES TO MINORS

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Ty Greer, 16, is recovering from burns, broken teeth and other injuries after an electronic cigarette blew up in his face.

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EDMONTON — The father of a southern Alberta teen says his son is recovering from burns, broken teeth and other injuries after an electronic cigarette blew up in his face.

Perry Greer says his son Ty, 16, was using the device in a car last week in Lethbridge when the e-cigarette exploded. “It lit my kid’s face on fire, busted two teeth out,� Greer said Wednesday. “It burned the back of his throat, burned his tongue very badly. If he wasn’t wearing glasses, he possibly could have lost his eyes.�

Greer said the family raced Ty to hospital. He remembers hugging his son as he writhed in agony waiting for

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a dose of morphine to kick in. “He wanted to die. That is how much pain he was in.�

Greer doesn’t know why the device exploded. “He pushed the button and blew in, and then you wait a couple of seconds, and then you puff on it. It was about two inches from his mouth and it just blew apart.�

Greer said his son has been treated for first- and second-degree burns and has already had two root canals.

Pictures of the youth show blackened skin, lacerations and burns on his face.

Greer said the model of electronic cigarette his son purchased on his own is as large as a cigar and is popular because of the amount of vapour it produces.

The device his son used is called a Wotofo Phantom, he said. The company’s website says it is manufactured in China.

The manufacturer and its Canadian distributor were not immediately available for comment.

Greer said governments should not allow minors to buy such devices. “I would like to see these unregulated ones possibly banned,� Greer said. “It is horrific to see your kid with his face so burnt.�

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador are the only provinces that have not banned the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors, according to the Non-Smokers Rights Association.

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Syrian refugees resettling in Red Deer Reporter Crystal Rhyno talks to Saer and Khaldya Alkerdi, Syrian refugees who recently moved into a home in Red Deer.

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During almost every lunch break at Eastview Middle School there is bound to be lots of activity, and the recent snow this week has not slowed down the ritual of the daily football game. The game might get a little on the sloppy side today, since daytime highs are expected to reach plus 6 C.

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Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate 14-year-old Hanna Constantineau.

The teen was last seen Wednesday morning.

Constantineau is described as Caucasian, 1.6 metres (five-foot-six) tall, with shoulder-length brown hair with blonde highlights.

She was last seen wearing a burgundy hoodie, blue jeans and possibly a black winter jacket.

Anyone with information on Constantineau’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP

Gasoline Alley is home to another eatery.

Press’d The Sandwich Company opened its doors at its new Leva Avenue location south of Red Deer on Jan. 12.

Based out of Edmonton, Press’d now has 12 locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The company was started in 2010 by three partners who wanted to bring better sandwiches to the market.

Each location has an in-house bakery where

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CrossRoads Church has set up a website to help guide people in ways that they can get involved with the refugee families in Red Deer.

For more information, visit www.crossroadschurch.ca/currentwaystohelp crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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REFUGEES: Grateful to be in Greece A whole mix of people including immigrants and refugees from all walks of life were in the camps.

“We talked to people who were just so grateful to have made it to Greece,” said Rhonda. “There were people who were sad. They had left family behind in Turkey because they did not have money to take them over. Families were split up.”

Many said they wanted to go to Germany, Sweden or England.

The couple volunteered through Euro Relief with Rhonda’s parents, Daryl and Kathy Snider, and were on the island from Dec. 15 to Jan. 12.

The Bourns are still trying to process the overwhelming and eye-opening experiences.

“Regardless of your opinion of what is going on with the Syrian refugee crisis, do something that helps,” said Rhonda. “Whether that is something in your community or help people around the world because there are needs everywhere. Do not let that stop you from doing something … Treat people how you want to be treated.”

“Each time it has changed my world view and opened my eyes to what other cultures and places are like,” said Jared. “I think it has made me more emphatic and understanding of where other people

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E-CIGS: ‘Shouldn’t explode in your mouth’ Alberta leaves the decision to municipalities.

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Peace River on alert after rise in water levels on rivers PEACE RIVER — The northern Alberta town of Peace River is on a “green alert” after a rise in river water levels earlier this week.

Alberta Environment and Parks Public Affairs officer Jason Penner stresses that right now it’s a watch and not a warning.

Penner adds that as of the last update on Wednesday, levels were three metres below the dyke.

He says ground water levels in the lower west Peace region is the real concern.

He says B.C. Hydro will activate its de-watering system in the area on Thursday morning. reason why e-cigarettes need to be regulated federally and provincially.

“We absolutely need product standards. For instance, they shouldn’t explode in your mouth,” Hagen said.

“The other element with this particular incident is this product was sold to a minor, to a 16-year-old.

We would like to see a ban on the sale of these products to minors, just like we have with cigarettes.”

Alberta Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said a federal-provincial working group is looking at research into e-cigarette safety and whether it helps people quit smoking.

“This situation has clearly taken a toll on this young man and his family and is an unfortunate reminder that Canada needs to address the lack of research and regulations of e-cigarettes,” Hoffman said in a statement.

“As Alberta’s health minister, I will be following up with my ministry for an update of where we are at here in Alberta as well as the national level and when we can look at next steps.”

Last March, the federal Standing Committee on Health issued a report that recommends funding independent research into the health effects of electronic cigarettes and the need to regulate them.

The report calls for rules that would prohibit their sale to anyone under 18.

Hagen said the federal government has yet to respond to the report.

Walter Zimmer, Ty’s uncle, said it is time for action.

“They are dangerous,” he said. “This young guy is going to be scarred for life.”

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Exiting the roller-coaster LAID OFF OIL AND GAS WORKERS SEEK EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE INDUSTRY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — For 36 years, Sue Jones rode out the ups and downs of Alberta’s oilpatch. But after she was laid off last March, she knew her days in the oil and gas industry were over.

“I’m done,” said Jones, 56, who worked in data management and document control before she was let go.

“I’m older. I’ve been laid off so many times in oil and gas.”

Great pay and plenty of jobs attracted thousands to the province, but as the decline in crude prices stretches on, some industry veterans are deciding they can no longer take the boom and bust roller-coaster.

Jones says this downturn is “the worst one” she’s seen, and figures released Tuesday by Statistics Canada would appear to back her up. Alberta lost 19,600 jobs last year — the most since 1982.

After months of searching, Jones finally found a job last week working in the back office of a heat and power supply company in Calgary. She has taken a pay cut, but says she won’t be going back to the oilpatch.

Lynn Berry, a Calgary career counsellor who also runs a government-supported career boot camp, says more people need to start looking elsewhere.

“People just need to get out of this, ‘I need to find work in the oil and gas, and I need to make X number of dollars,’ because the reality of today’s economy, it might not happen and they need to figure out what they’re going to do next,” said Berry.

“If we’re feeling bad we tend to cocoon, and we tend to fall back on what we’ve done in the past, and what we’re saying now is that’s just not working.” said Berry. “If you’re just waiting until it comes back, then you’re wasting your time and your skills and your talent.”

Susan MacDonald, a registered psychologist and career counsellor, says the downturn is a great opportunity for people to look for a career that better suits them.

“When they get laid off they’re seeing it as an opportunity to say, ‘Maybe I should go and check things out,”’ said MacDonald.

One of her clients in her late 20s left a career as an economist in the oil industry to go to nursing school. Another in his late 30s left an information tech-

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The announcement will take place in Calgary, a city that’s seen scores of job losses as a result of the crude oil price collapse.

Industry players have warned the NDP government against making any changes that would add to the pain during the downturn.

The policy will be based on recommendations by a panel headed by Dave Mowat, head of Crown-owned bank ATB Financial.

Other panel members include energy economist Peter Tertzakian, Leona Hanson, mayor of Beaverlodge, Alta., and former Alberta deputy finance minister Annette Trimbee.

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Curtis Buxton, a project manager at Skyfire Energy Inc., who was forced to look for new employment after being downsized out of the oil and gas industry, poses with solar panels, in Calgary on Monday. nology career in the industry to go to school to become a doctor.

Curtis Buxton spent 17 years working in the oil and gas sector before losing his job last March as a project manager for oilfield services company Schlumberger.

Two weeks after getting laid off, Buxton was taking a solar industry course in B.C. and looking for work in the renewable energy sector. It took a few months, but a project manager position finally opened up at SkyFire Energy in Calgary.

Recruiters say many companies are hesitant to hire oil and gas workers because they’re concerned they will jump back to the industry when

it recovers. But Buxton says he had already approached the company several times showing his interest.

“I was persistent and I showed that I wanted to enter the industry,” said Buxton.

Like most who leave the oil and gas industry, he has taken a pay cut, but he says it was the right move.

“Realizing this was something I was pretty sure was going to make me happy was also a strong motivator for taking that pay cut.”

Nathan Tomusange was laid off from a company manufacturing oil rig equipment in March last year.

To switch industries he went back to school for a supply management

course. But he says after sending out dozens of resumes, he’s only had one call back from a potential employer, and that company eventually chose someone with more experience.

At 54 with three boys at home, he says he isn’t waiting around for his ideal job and has started looking into getting a taxi license. But he’s also continuing with more courses, trying to figure out which industry will offer the most stability.

“We’re all wondering where the jobs are,” he said. “Where are they?

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rules put in place a workable regulatory approach,” said the statement from Ramit Kar, general manager for Uber in Alberta.

The taxi group said Uber has been allowed to operate illegally in the city up to this point.

“We fully expect the city to finally crack down on Uber if they are still operating without the minimum requirements, such as drivers with class four licenses and provincially mandated insurance,” said Pascal Ryffel, the group’s spokesman.

“There will be no more excuses to turn a blind eye to Uber’s illegal activity.”

Under the bylaw, both taxis and private providers must charge a minimum of $3.25 for any trip pre-arranged through a mobile app or written contract.

Only taxis will be permitted to pick up street hails or use taxi stands.

“The regulatory framework in the new bylaw helps to answer citizen and business demand for more choice in the vehicle for hire industry,” said Mayor Don Iveson. “It represents a significant evolution of the industry and creates a model that will enable the taxi business and private transportation providers to co-exist.”

Public school division plans to drop basic education fees

Bylaw allowing ride-sharing companies approved

LETHBRIDGE — A southern Alberta school division plans to drop all basic school fees starting this fall.

The Lethbridge School District approved a motion this week to do away with fees for middle and high school students.

Fees at the elementary level were scrapped five years ago.

Supt. Cheryl Gilmore says the move should ease the burden on parents and won’t compromise the district’s finances, because cost savings have been made elsewhere.

Fees will still be applied to optional courses that require materials over and above basic supplies.

Alberta’s NDP government had promised to reduce some school fees in the spring budget, but the finance minister has since said all programs are now under review because of low oil prices.

Lethbridge’s Holy Spirit Catholic Division was expected to vote on

Edmonton city council has approved a bylaw that will allow ride-sharing companies like Uber to operate legally.

Councillors voted in favour of the bylaw on Wednesday.

The bylaw, which takes effect March 1, includes two licences: one for ride-sharing companies, called private transportation providers, and the other for taxis.

Mayor Don Iveson said the bylaw is a result of demand for more choice in the vehicle for hire industry.

The Alberta Taxi Group said it’s disappointed with the vote, saying it fails to safety and consumer protection concerns.

Uber praised the city, saying it is the first Canadian jurisdiction to adopt regulations that “embrace” ride-sharing.

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The case against photo radar If your jaw hits the kitchen table in At the centre of the Ontario dedisbelief when you open a letter con- bate is the humble tuning fork, used taining a speeding ticket, you’re not by many orchestras to tune their inalone. Your first response might be: struments. It’s high-pitched vibration “What?! Where?!” Followed sounds the note of “A,” the by a few choice words not “tuning note” in the musuitable for publication. sic world. In the world of Surprise! Photo radar speeders, it’s commonly caught you allegedly speedused to test the accuracy of ing in various areas of Red a speed gun by creating a Deer where the speed rules frequency that mimics a set quickly change when enterspeed. ing a playground or school But in Ontario the OPP zone. It’s those areas the has eliminated the test, speed sheriffs often set up while the RCMP and the camp while seated in the majority of jurisdictions comfort of an inconspicuacross Canada maintain ous vehicle scoping traffic the test is paramount. This RICK with the “radar gun.” It’s an means inconsistent testing ZEMANEK open and shut case when rules in Ontario opens up a you’re tagged. But is it?

Pandora’s Box of who’s reOPINION In Ontario it’s no longer ally guilty. an open and shut case. It’s “I honestly believe that been discovered there’s a little glitch this is a huge fraud,” said Toronto lawin clocking speeders which throws in- yer Dannial Baker, referring to trafto question the validity of millions of fic tickets based on devices not tested fines, demerit points and higher insur- with a tuning fork. “I think a lot of peoance costs due to speeding. ple got convicted when they shouldn’t In a special report, CBC News found have been convicted,” said Baker. the Ontario Provincial Police are not Ontario phased out the test more obligated to test the radar gun to en- than a decade ago because police consure it’s working properly before head- cluded it wasn’t necessary, it was a ing to those radar traps. As much as we hassle, and some officers were actualwould like to think modern technology ly perjuring themselves in court claimis right on the button, there’s always ing they performed the test, when in that margin of error. When police or fact they didn’t. During that period other enforcement people are oper- more than six million speeding fines ating a radar gun, it’s paramount that were issued under that province’s gun be tested regularly for accuracy.

Highway Traffic Act.

At the prompting of the Ontario government, the U.S. manufacturer supplying these devices to the OPP removed the tuning fork test from its Canadian operating manuals in 2004. The request was made by a senior-ranking officer. However, in the U.S., where the test is still a legal requirement, the same manufacturer includes the tuning forks in their operating manuals south of the border. Regina Police Service scrubbed the test in 2009.

“I was very surprised when I heard that they (radar gun manufacturers) the had taken (the tuning fork) out of the manual because it is a vital test,” said radar specialist Donald Sawicki, who gives expert testimony in traffic-related court cases in the U.S. “The tuning fork is the only one that tests the entire system all at once — from end to end,” he told CBC News, noting radar devices have a two-km margin of error.

Kevin Morrison, a veteran U.S. police sergeant who’s trained Canadian police on how to operate radar and laser devices, told CBC News he’s been anticipating for more than a decade a fallout from Ontario’s testing inconsistencies. “I could see if you have some people doing something, and other people aren’t doing it the same way, that’s a controversy,” he said.

Baker said: “If they (the manufacturers) had a very onerous test that they could take out, and no longer have as a necessity in their manual, wouldn’t they take it out for all of their

jurisdictions?” The lawyer wants the test reinstated in Ontario and is calling for an investigation into why the OPP dropped it.

Sawicki maintains it all boils down to money. “ … because the manufacturers are going to want to go along with the (OPP) to make them happy so they can sell more units. That’s not cutting edge, that’s sloppy, in my opinion.”

Paul Haines, a former senior consultant on remote sensing systems for the Canadian peacekeeping forces, agrees with Sawicki. “Unfortunately, there are some manufacturers of police radar equipment who convey the notion that … external calibration by a tuning fork is not necessary. This is absolutely false.”

So where does Red Deer stand in this debate? It’s RCMP policy Canada-wide the test is a must. But those lurking in “hotspots” in this city with the gun from inconspicuous vehicles are not employed by the RCMP. It’s fair to ask who’s maintaining the equipment? And in the City of Lacombe, is the police force there tuned in to the tuning forks?

Not to encourage a stampede of alleged speeders to the Red Deer Court House challenging their tickets, you do have the legal right to question the validity of the evidence. The onus is on the accusers to prove the radar guns were operating properly at the time of the alleged speeding infraction.

Rick Zemanek is a former Advocate editor.

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America’s four-horse race for the presidency The outcome of the U.S. presidential primaries Sanders is not really a socialist — 50 years ago was supposed to be Hillary Clinton, the wife of an he would have been an unremarkable figure on the ex-president, vs. Jeb Bush, the son and brother of left wing of the Democratic Party — but in any case other ex-presidents: both worthy but somewhat bor- “socialist” is no longer a curse-word in the United ing candidates, and both definitely members of the States. When pollster Frank Luntz asked “Would “establishment.” Less than a week before you be willing to vote for a socialist?” last the first primary, the Iowa caucuses, Bush June, nearly 60 per cent of the Democrats is dead in the water and even Clinton is surveyed said yes — and an astonishing looking vulnerable.

29 per cent of the Republicans.

In Bush’s place as the Republican Both the major parties are facing a front-runner is Donald Trump, billionaire mutiny among their traditional supportproperty developer, TV reality star and ers this year. A presidential race bedemagogue, who told a campaign rally tween Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders last Saturday “I could stand in the middle (the Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street) of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I is entirely possible. But both Trump wouldn’t lose voters.” His arrogance is not and Sanders are too radical for at least misplaced: to the despair of the Republia third of American voters. That would can Party’s hierarchy, he probably has the leave the middle ground of American polparty’s presidential nomination locked itics unoccupied.

GWYNNE up.

Enter Michael Bloomberg, another bilDYER Three months ago, Democrats thought lionaire, who started out as a Democrat, this would virtually guarantee Hillary became a Republican to run for mayor OPINION Clinton’s election, as a majority of Ameriof New York City in 2001, and now calls cans would refuse to vote for such a crude himself an independent. He won’t run if clown. That was probably correct, but it’s irrelevant Hillary Clinton still seems likely to win the Demoif Clinton doesn’t get the Democratic nomination. cratic nomination — but if Sanders is pulling ahead, Ominously, her “socialist” rival, Bernie Sanders, is he probably will. neck-and-neck with her in Iowa and clearly ahead in In a three-way race featuring Trump, Sanders and the next primary, in New Hampshire. himself, Bloomberg would be the one “moderate” Sanders is also raising as much money from small candidate, and he might even win. The probability voluntary donations as Clinton has raised from her that all this will come to pass is still well below 50rich friends and corporate donors. He can stay in the 50, but the fact that it exists at all shows just how far race right down to the finish, and the belief that he American politics has departed from the usual track. will fade when the more populous states vote in the Why? later primaries is based on the shaky assumption The rise of Trump is mainly due to the fact that that Americans will never vote for universal govern- gerrymandering has turned 90 per cent of the seats ment-provided health care, free college tuition and in the House of Representatives into safe seats for soak-the-rich taxes. one party or the other: win the nomination, and the

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seat is guaranteed. So would-be Republican candidates have to appeal to the party’s strongest supporters, white working-class people without a college education, not to voters in general.

A lot of these Republican stalwarts are very, VERY angry. Their incomes are stagnant or falling, and as demography change gradually turns the United States into a country where the minorities are a majority, they feel that they are being marginalized and forgotten. They want their candidate to be angry too, and Donald Trump intuitively understands this and plays to it.

Paradoxically, Sanders appeals to some of the same people, because he also represents a radical break with business as usual. Anecdotal evidence suggests that for many people whose first choice is Trump, their second choice is Sanders. But most of Sanders’s support comes from people who are not so much angry as despairing.

In the new documentary Dream On, comedian John Fugelsang sums up what has driven them farther left than they ever imagined they would go. “America has become a reality show,” he said.

“Food, Medicine, Rent: Pick two.” Median U.S. household income in constant dollars is still $4,000 a year lower than it was in 2000, and the ‘American Dream’ is dying if not dead.

So it’s a horse-race that anybody could win, unless Hillary Clinton gets the Democratic nomination, in which case she would be the odds-on favourite to win. She even promised last Sunday to “relieve” Michael Bloomberg of the obligation to run by winning the nomination herself.

But if she does win, of course, nothing will really change, including an unreformed financial system that is setting us all up for a rerun of the 2008 crash.

Gwynne Dyer is a freelance Canadian journalist living in London.

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A5 La Loche school closed for now

THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 2016

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LA LOCHE, Sask. — The northern Saskatchewan school where a mass shooting occurred won’t open for at least another week and, when it does, it may have security.

The Northern Lights School Division has told parents that classes at the La Loche Community School won’t resume for seven to 10 days, Donna Johnson of the Education Ministry said Wednesday.

The division is willing to put security in the school, she said, but first wants to discuss details with the community and the RCMP. “The school division is prepared to add security to the school by placing someone inside who will build relationships with staff and students to add a sense of security to the high school,” Johnson said.

“It could be a school resource officer. It could be an RCMP officer. The question that the school division is working out with the community is what presence, what level of security, does the community want? What do the parents want?”

The school has been closed since four people were killed in La Loche last week.

RCMP have said a suspect first shot dead two teens at a home before killing two staff and wounding seven others at the high school.

Teacher’s aide Marie Janvier, 21, died at the school and Adam Wood, a 35-year-old teacher from Ontario, died soon after in hospital. The bodies of brothers Drayden Fontaine, 13, and Dayne Fontaine, 17, were discovered in the house.

A health official said four of the wounded remain in a Saskatoon hospital, but no information on their conditions has been released.

With initial forensic work at the two crime scenes completed, RCMP officers are also starting to leave the community.

“The investigation for the most part is winding down,” said Supt. Grant St. Germaine. “Our major crimes unit has departed” though he said there is still an increased police presence.

A 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. Friends have said he was an outcast at home and a victim of bully-

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Michelle Jensen, a teacher at Miller High School, places a candle during a vigil for the La Loche school shooting, held at the Legislative Building in Regina, Saskatchewan on Wednesday. The vigil was organized by local teachers. ing at school.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to visit La Loche on Friday.

The isolated Dene town of about 3,000 people has high suicide and crime rates and residents there don’t have many opportunities.

Premier Brad Wall has said the community will get all the support it needs and, in the long term, there will be help for infrastructure, education and health care.

Interim mayor Kevin Janvier and

others have suggested that the school needs to be torn down and rebuilt before the community can move forward.

The school has two buildings — one for elementary children and the other for students in Grades 7 to 12. The shooting took place at the high school, which has been closed. Classes have also been cancelled at the elementary school, although it has remained open for young people to gather, receive counselling or play sports such as floor hockey.

Johnson said there are about 350 students enrolled in the high school.

When the shooting happened shortly after lunch Friday, there were about 150 kids inside because many had finished writing final exams in the morning. No other tests or classes were scheduled that afternoon.

When the school does reopen, Johnson added, high-school classes may be moved to other locations.

Dion to travel to Ukraine

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion is travelling to Ukraine this weekend to express Canada’s support for the eastern European country that lost the Crimean Peninsula to Russia in 2014.

Dion announced the trip in the House of Commons on Wednesday as he faced a barrage of criticism from Opposition Conservatives about his decision to engage Russia more broadly.

Dion said Canada remains a steadfast friend of Ukraine, but will be open to talking to Russia because it could serve Canada’s needs.

“Today, the United States is speaking to Russia. Europe is speaking to Russia. Japan is speaking to Russia,” Dion said. “In what way would it help Ukraine if Canada never speaks to Russia, even about the Arctic?”

Dion said Canada will also criti-

cize Russia directly for its invasion of Ukraine.

Conservative MP Dean Allison accused Dion of “cozying up” to the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Could the minister of Foreign Affairs please explain why he is abandoning our Ukrainian friends?”

Dion said “our foreign policy will stop being ideological and irrational and will be effective for our allies and for Canadians.”

His office said he planned to hold discussions with his counterparts this weekend in Kyiv.

Earlier, Dion told the Commons the trip has been in the works for a while.

“I am so pleased to go to Ukraine to express to the government of Ukraine the steadfast support of Canada for Ukraine, how much we deeply disagree with the invasion and interference of the Russian government in Ukraine,” the minister said.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Residents of a small British Columbia city say they are thinking of the families of 331 people who died in the Air India bombings after the only man convicted for his role in the crime was released from prison.

Inderjit Singh Reyat was granted statutory release Monday after serving most of his nine-year sentence for perjury at the trial of two other men charged in Canada’s worst mass murder.

Reyat was convicted in 1991 of two counts of manslaughter in the 1985 deaths of two baggage handlers when a bomb went off at Tokyo’s Narita airport on the same day that another suitcase bomb exploded on the Air India flight over the Atlantic Ocean.

The Crown maintained Reyat built the bombs that were housed in suitcases meant to go off mid-air on two state-owned Air India planes as revenge against the Indian government.

Tom Paterson of Duncan, B.C., remembers seeing Reyat and his two young sons at garage sales but reeled as details of the man’s involvement in the tragedy emerged in court.

Other residents in the Vancouver Island community say they’re finding it hard to reconcile that someone who played a role in a deadly terrorist act 30 years ago can go back to his family.

Carnivorous dinos developed long legs to run down prey: study

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A University of Alberta study of leg length in meat-eating dinosaurs has found they evolved longer limbs so they could run faster and catch their prey.

Doctoral student Scott Persons says he and his supervisor Philip Currie collected measurements from more than 50 different species of predatory dinosaurs ranging in size from smaller than a chicken to longer than a school bus.

“How fast a predator can run is obviously important,” said Persons, who led the study as part of his doctoral research.

“Speed determines what prey you can catch, how you hunt it, and the sort of environment that you are most successful in.”

He said results indicate early dinosaur meat-eaters were generally slower, but evolved to become faster over time. A key example is the Tyrannosaurus rex, which developed legs much longer than expected.

“You can be a big scary thing but if you can’t get close enough to bite onto another animal it’s no good to you. Tyrannosaurus rex was certainly faster than some of the big, bulky herbivores but its number 1 food source was probably the faster animals like duck-billed dinosaurs it needed to be able to catch,” he said.

“There is a general trend throughout the evolution of meat-eating dinosaurs favouring highspeed running,” Persons said. “Now maybe that’s

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The five-metre-long Nanotyrannus leads the pack when it comes to evolution, leaving T. rex in the dust.

Persons said Nanotyrannus’ status as a distinct species has been debated for years due its strong resemblance to a juvenile T. rex, but its uniquely elongated limbs now indicate it was.

“In terms of Cretaceous ecology, T. rex was the lion and Nanotyrannus was the cheetah. As far as I’m concerned, it was the scariest dinosaur,” said Persons.

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OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s top allies are welcoming the Liberal government’s decision to re-engage with Iran because they say the hardline stance of the previous Conservative government was unhelpful as they pursued their historic nuclear deal.

Western diplomats expressed concern at what they described as the ongoing skepticism the Conservatives showed towards efforts to reach a deal with Iran to curb its ability to build a nuclear weapon.

In a series of recent interviews with The Canadian Press, the senior diplomats said they welcomed the decision of the Liberal government to re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran, which the Conservatives cut in 2012.

But the Conservatives rebutted the criticism, accusing some European countries of being more interested in restarting trade than reining in Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

The international perspective emerges as the Conservative Opposition in the Commons has mounted a sustained attack on the Liberals for essentially reversing the hardline policy towards Iran.

As expected, the Liberals confirmed this week they would follow the European Union, the United States and others in lifting some sanctions against Iran.

The sanctions relief comes after Iran was found to be in compliance with the deal it reached with western powers last summer to curb its ability to use nuclear technology to build a bomb.

“They (the Conservatives) were quite skeptical about it, whereas this government has reacted in, I think, in a positive way,” Marie-Anne Coninsx, the EU ambassador to Canada, said.

“And honestly, I think it is a big success for Europe, for the international community … there are a lot of safeguards which are built in, permanent controls.”

Coninsx said EU negotiators kept in regular contact with senior Canadian officials as the talks among the United States, France, Britain, Russia and China — the five permanent members of the UN Security Council — plus Germany, progressed.

When an agreement was finally reached in July 2015, then-foreign affairs minister Rob Nicholson said Canada appreciated the effort, but would “continue to judge Iran by its actions, not its words.”

That often-repeated position by the Conservatives was not welcomed by the countries that were at the negotiating table, said one Western diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The countries that had completed the deal “don’t do crap deals,” the diplomat said.

“To have Canada, standing back, pounding out its skepticism — I’m glad that’s over.”

LOCAL

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THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 2016

Moose Cottage refurbished DONATION BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO RESPITE AREA AT RED DEER REGIONAL HOSPITAL

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Moose Cottage at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre continues to provide patients, visitors and staff with a cozy escape thanks to the ongoing efforts of local service organizations.

A $10,000 donation last year from the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1639 and the Women of the Moose Red Deer Chapter 1460 was used to purchase new tables and chairs.

Open every day from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the hospital’s third floor, the rustic charm of Moose Cottage could almost make people forget they are in a hospital.

Flames dance in an electric fireplace. Flooring resembles worn, wooden planks. Country-themed decor decorates blue walls. Everyday light fixtures glow from the ceiling. And since last summer, people have been able to pull out sturdy wooden chairs at round dining tables to enjoy coffee, tea and baking from hospital volunteers.

Refreshments are available free of charge, but donations are accepted.

“There’s nothing else really like it,” said Erin Cupples, fund development officer for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation Wednesday morning at the cottage for an official ceremony to recognize the contributions of Moose members.

“It depends on the day, but usually it’s pretty packed in here.”

Local Moose have been supporting the cottage since 1993 when they first approached the hospital about funding a project. Through the years, Moose have donated $40,000 towards the cottage.

More than 200,000 people have visited the cottage since it opened, before and after it moved to the third floor.

New tables and chairs were required after hospital-standard cleaning with bleach took its toll on the furniture.

In the mornings, the cottage is used

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From the left, Loyal Order of the Moose members Peter and Bonnie Olson and Jean and Eugene Stebner enjoy a cup of coffee at the Moose Cottage at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday. The Moose were recognized Wednesday for their 24 years of support of the cottage and a reinvestment of funds into the program. for recreational therapy. Bereavement support groups use it some evenings.

Pastoral care staff also make use of the cottage.

“I know they’ve done birthday parties. Sometimes funerals. They have done a couple weddings here,” Cupples said.

Right now 28 dedicated and supportive volunteers take turns operating the cottage each afternoon.

“The volunteers here are amazing.

There is even a wait list of people wanting to volunteer here,” Cupples said.

HEALTH CARE Brenda Farwell, co-ordinator of volunteers with volunteer resources with Alberta Health Services, said the cottage operates from donations from a variety of donors, but Moose members have been the most active.

“You are partners, collaborators and friends and continue to be. Your initial gift, your dream, your support of our relocation, and the most recent funding of our new furniture is and will always be cherished, respected

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and valued. I hope you’re as proud of the cottage as we are,” Farwell told Moose members who were in attendance.

Dr. Allan Sinclair, AHS executive director of Red Deer in Central Zone, said a place like Moose Cottage can assist patients and their families by promoting healing, both physically and mentally.

“It absolutely can help,” Sinclair said.

Moose Cottage is located in room 3351, across from the hospital chapel. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

EDUCATION

Catholic schools reviewing LGBTQ policy

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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Heather Nelson of Red Deer gives her nephew Zeke Binnendyk a long leash controlling his speed as the two slide down the beginner hill at Canyon Ski Resort this week. Recent snow and warm temperatures at the ski hill have made for excellent conditions. Continuing warm weather this week and into the weekend will no doubt get lots of people out to the hill for the weekend.

Accused in homicide heads for preliminary hearing CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM

BY ADVOCATE STAFF A preliminary hearing will be held for a man police say is connected to Lacombe’s first homicide since 1986.

Jesse Vankroonenburgh, 23, of Calgary is charged with aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm in relation to the Dec. 9, 2015 incident.

Defence counsel Maurice Collard elected to be tried by Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, but also requested a preliminary hearing. Hearings are held to test the strength of the Crown’s case before heading to trial.

Correction A story about the Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta that appeared in Tuesday’s Advocate had

Crown Prosecutor Ann MacDonald and Collard agreed the inquiry would take a day.

A hearing date was not set in court.

Vankroonenburgh has been released from custody.

Lacombe police were called to a disturbance at a downtown residence. When they arrived they found two males suffering from serious injuries. One male was transported to Red Deer hospital by EMS, while the second male was pronounced dead at the scene. Police identified the man as Brent John Forgie, 26, of Leduc. An autopsy later confirmed Forgie’s death was a homicide.

Lacombe Police continue to investigate with the assistance of the Red Deer RCMP Forensic Identification Services and the Medical Examiners office. an incorrect e-mail address. People should e-mail Sara@edsna.ca for location information on the Feb. 5 presentation by Dr. Anomi Beardon at Red Deer College.

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AGRICULTURE

Retired Lacombe researcher honoured by U.S. group for his career achievements A former researcher at Lacombe’s Field Crop Development Centre has been honoured by a U.S. peer group for his achievements.

Jim Helm retired in 2014 after a 41-year career in Alberta as head of research at the crop development centre.

Helm was recently honoured with the American Society of Agronomy Distinguished Service Award. He already has the Canadian Society of Agronomy’s Distinguished Agronomist Award, the Alberta Science and Technology Award for Innovation in Agricultural Science and the Alberta Centennial Medal.

He was inducted into the Alberta Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2002.

Starting work at the research centre in 1973 as its sole employee, Helm built it into a world-class cereal breeding facility with 10 scientists and more than 30 staff.

Under Helm’s watch, the centre released 42 cereal plant varieties bred specifically for conditions in Alberta and Western Canada.

Red Deer Regional Catholic School Division is taking the next step to meet the province’s March 31 deadline to have policy in place to provide an inclusive environment for LGBTQ students.

Superintendent Paul Mason said discussion was “in depth and varied” at Tuesday’s regular school board meeting where the issue was added to the agenda. He said the board decided to move forward to ensure inclusive, compassionate and tolerant qualities of its schools are maintained.

“Trustees directed administration to review our umbrella policy and administrative procedures related to providing a safe and caring environment to all students, and review it in light of the guidelines,” said superintendent Paul Mason on Wednesday.

Last year Alberta Education released policy guidelines for school boards to meet the needs of LGBTQ students.

Provincial law requires all school boards — public, separate, francophone and charter — to have policies to create safe learning environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students. Support for the establishment of gay-straight alliances and queer-straight alliances must be included. Recommendations from Red Deer Catholic’s administration will be brought back to the board for its Feb. 23 meeting.

Mason said the normal stakeholder feedback process will then be followed by sending it out to teachers, administrators and school councils.

A joint school council meeting is scheduled for March 15. The agenda has not yet been determined and it may include the policy, he said.

He said no one specifically attended Tuesday’s meeting in regards to LGBTQ policy. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Construction workers build new homes in a development in Ottawa. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says evidence of overbuilding has grown in real estate markets in Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and Ottawa.

Overbuilding on the rise REAL ESTATE MARKETS IN CALGARY, SASKATOON, REGINA AND OTTAWA AT RISK: CMHC

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Overbuilding is on the rise in the Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and Ottawa real estate markets, according to the latest report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The housing agency says it uses two main factors to gauge overbuilding: the rental market vacancy rate and the inventory of completed, unsold units per 10,000 people.

“Overbuilding provides an indication of the possible excess supply that could exist in a market,” Bob Dugan, CMHC’s chief economist, said during a conference call Wednesday.

“In some cases, a correction in house prices may be required in order to ensure that excess supply is absorbed so that balance in the market can be restored.”

Evidence of overbuilding increased from weak to moderate in Calgary and Ottawa during the past quarter, and from moderate to strong in Saskatoon and Regina.

CMHC says it is also keeping a close eye on Toronto, where it expects that signs of overbuilding could begin to emerge in the condo market.

Currently, overbuilding in Toronto is not yet above the problematic threshold, Dugan said.

“But we’re watching it because

we’re conscious of the fact that the pipeline of units that are under construction is relatively high,” he added.

“That’s come down a little bit recently but it’s still elevated by historical standards. So our concern is that as some of these units under construction get completed, they could push that inventory of completed, unsold (units) higher.”

Overall, the Toronto real estate market shows strong overall evidence of risk due to the presence of two other factors: price acceleration and overvaluation.

Other markets with strong overall evidence of risk include Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina.

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Meanwhile, Vancouver held steady as showing only weak evidence of risky conditions, with moderate levels of overvaluation detected.

That’s despite a slew of headlines in recent months calling attention to soaring prices in the city that have pushed many potential buyers out of the market.

“When we’re looking at the ability of people to get into home ownership, it’s important to remember that Vancouver is a very broad market,” said Carol Frketich, CMHC’s B.C. regional economist.

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Study takes long-term view of Canada’s energy future

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING OTTAWA — The Liberal government has added two new review mechanisms to how major new pipeline proposals are assessed, but Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says approval or rejection ultimately will come down to a judgment call by cabinet.

Carr and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced Wednesday that all resource projects — and specifically the hotly contested Trans Mountain and Energy East pipelines — will be assessed in part on the greenhouse gas emissions produced “upstream” in the extraction and processing of the oil they propose to carry.

The government will also appoint a ministerial adviser who will consult with indigenous communities along the proposed pipeline routes.

The new reviews will be carried out apart from and in addition to deliberations by the National Energy Board, which under the previous Conservative government was given the power to do environmental assessments and public consultations under circumscribed timelines.

“We believe it is important and, in fact, essential to rebuild Canadians’ trust in our environmental assessment processes. We need to take into account the views and concerns of Canadians, respect the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and support our natural resources sector.” — Environment Minister Catherine McKenna “The government of Canada is free to establish its own review and its own criteria for those reviews in whatever context it chooses. And the cabinet ultimately will decide — weighing all the factors that are important to determine the national interest for these major projects.”

— Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr “We support a strong and clear regulatory framework that helps Canadians see our commitment to building and operating oil and gas pipelines in the safest and most environmentally sound way possible. TransCanada operates in a

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highly regulated industry. We will continue to work with all levels of government and our regulators to ensure the continued safe and environmentally sound transportation of our natural resources to market.” — TransCanada spokesman Mark Cooper

TORONTO — Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Canada will continue to grow over the next 24 years regardless of whether oil prices rise or pipeline projects are built, a report from the National Energy Board says.

“Scenarios like high or low oil and natural gas prices, or whether or not we build pipelines or we build LNG terminals … are not sufficient to put Canada on a path to declining greenhouse gas emissions,” said board chairman and CEO Peter Watson, who presented the report’s findings to the Toronto Region Board of Trade.

The study released Wednesday takes a long-term view of the country’s energy future and expects power consumption to grow by about 20 per cent by 2040.

The markets will supply Canada’s demand for energy, and fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are anticipated to increase. Fluctuating oil prices or possible future development of pipelines don’t necessarily impact this, Watson said.

“While we have concerns about how this delay could impact the project schedule, we support the principle that public confidence in the review process is crucial and look forward to working with the Government of Canada on how our years of work in the area of consultation will be considered. We are confident we can demonstrate to Canadians, both the need for this Project and our commitment to building and operating this pipeline to the highest standards of environmental performance while supporting Aboriginal communities and providing lasting benefits for all Canadians.”

— Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada

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Rogers defends higher cellphone rates despite bigger profits

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Rogers CEO Guy Laurence on Wednesday defended the communications giant’s decision to raise cellphone rates despite higher revenue and profits, saying it was necessary to cover the high cost of building and maintaining mobile networks.

Laurence said that fourth-quarter competition in the wireless sector was the most intense in Canadian history as it competed hard against BCE Inc.

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Despite the scramble to sign new customers, all three major providers raised their prices for new plans by $5 earlier this month.

Laurence said the higher cost of network equipment after the Canadian dollar’s recent drop was one of the increased expenses that made it necessary to raise prices, adding that the

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daily cost of a wireless plan is still less than a premium latte.

“If you think about how much work it takes to build, run and upgrade a national mobile network, trust me it’s a lot more work than making a cup of coffee,” he said.

The company said its wireless expenses increased by five per cent in the fourth quarter and nine per cent on the year, while its wireless revenues increased by four per cent in the quarter and five per cent on the year.

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However, quarterly earnings missed analyst expectations as cable and media properties weighed on the company’s results.

A playoff run by its Toronto Blue Jays and the addition of 31,000 postpaid wireless subscribers helped push revenue higher.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 120.44 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.87 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.72 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.99 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.92 Cdn. National Railway . . 71.74 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 162.57 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 34.12 Capital Power Corp . . . . 17.74 Cervus Equipment Corp 12.29 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 41.41 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.39 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 17.00 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.95 General Motors Co. . . . . 29.21 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 21.53 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.01 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 37.77 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.79 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.28 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 4.48 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.31 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 109.06 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.50 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 64.68 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market gained ground in volatile trading Wednesday as oil prices rose and the U.S. central bank said it would leave its overnight interest rate unchanged.

The S&P/TSX composite index added 46.45 points to end the day at 12,377.77, after rising 188 points on Tuesday.

The TSX is still down nearly 1,000 points from Dec. 24 as continuing worries about the price of oil, global growth and China’s economic performance have weighed on markets.

New York markets dropped sharply after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it was holding steady on its benchmark overnight lending rate.

The Dow Jones Industrial average plummeted 222.77 points to close at 15,944.46, the broader S&P 500 index dropped 20.68 points to 1,882.95, and the Nasdaq fell 99.50 points to 4,468.17.

The Fed pledged to closely monitor developments in the global economy and financial markets, but said it still foresees a path of gradual rate increases despite slowing economic growth.

Since the Fed raised rates Dec. 16 from record lows, stock markets have plunged, oil prices have skidded and China’s leaders have struggled to manage a slowdown in the world’s second-biggest economy.

The most visible sign of the economic fear has been the sharp fall in the stock market.

The Dow Jones industrial average shed more than seven per cent of its value in the first three trading weeks of 2016.

China has unnerved investors because of an economic slowdown that Beijing seems incapable of reversing, while the country’s decelerating growth has shrunk global commodity

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 22.33 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.41 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.95 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 19.42 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 13.89 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 16.26 First Quantum Minerals . . 2.60 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 15.64 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 2.27 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 2.36 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 21.44 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.700 Teck Resources . . . . . . . . 4.90 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 17.00 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 22.87 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 40.83 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 15.46 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 27.68 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . . 8.79 Canyon Services Group. . 3.94 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 16.91 CWC Well Services . . . 0.1250 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . . 5.38 Essential Energy. . . . . . . 0.560 prices.

Last week, the price of oil reached a 12-year low of $28.15 a barrel before rebounding slightly this week.

On Wednesday, the March crude contract rose 85 cents to settle at US$32.30 a barrel despite a rise in American oil inventories reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Still, that was well down from the $105 price it commanded in June 2014.

Patrick Blais, senior portfolio manager at Manulife Asset Management, said that if oil stays at these levels the Canadian economy is in for some difficult adjustments.

“That it will only impact one region, I think there’s a lot of risk in that statement,” he said. “It’s only natural to think of the impact on other industries as well as just overall confidence in the consumer.”

The loonie lost 0.14 of a U.S. cent to 70.91 cents US. Blais said that while the low loonie should provide a longterm boost to Canadian exports and has other beneficial effects, in the short term it will hurt consumers’ pocketbooks because of price hikes for food, electronics and other imported goods.

In other commodities, the February gold contract fell $4.40 to US$1,115.80 an ounce and March natural gas dropped one tenth of a cent to US$2.157 per mmBtu. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Wednesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,377.77, up 46.45 points Dow — 15,944.46, down 222.77 points S&P 500 — 1,882.95, down 20.68 points

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REAL ESTATE: Potential risks The rapid price growth in the region is being driven primarily by the single detached home segment of the market, Frketich said, while noting that prices in the rest of the market — such as condos and townhouses — are much lower.

CMHC’s house price analysis and assessment aims to identify potential risks in Canadian real estate by evaluating economic, financial and demographic factors in a total of 15 housing markets.

On a national level, CMHC says there is only weak evidence of problematic conditions in the real estate market.

The four factors to identify the level of risk in regional housing markets are: overheating of demand, accelerating price growth, overvaluation of prices and overbuilding.

EMISSIONS: Rebuild trust “We believe it is important and, in fact, essential to rebuild Canadians’ trust in our environmental assessment processes,” McKenna said at a news conference.

“We need to take into account the views and concerns of Canadians, respect the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and support our natural resources sector.”

McKenna said the goal is to make major resource project decisions based on scientific evidence, but political and economic imperatives will clearly be part of the deliberations.

“The government of Canada is free to establish its own review and its own criteria for those reviews in whatever context it chooses,” Carr responded when asked how the various reviews mechanisms will be weighed and as-

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 75.29 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 29.06 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 13.61 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 40.67 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . 0.960 Penn West Energy . . . . . 0.980 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 4.55 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.41 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.550 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 1.80 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 35.34 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1000 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 74.09 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 54.30 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.68 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 21.64 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 33.78 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 33.91 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 83.71 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.50 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 37.57 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.060 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 68.63 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 38.87 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.72 Nasdaq — 4,468.17, down 99.50 points Currencies: Cdn — 70.91 cents US, down 0.14 of a cent Pound — C$2.0090, down 1.18 cents Euro — C$1.5362, up 0.77 of a cent Euro — US$1.0893, up 0.33 of a cent Oil futures: US$32.30 per barrel, up 85 cents (March contract) Gold futures: US$1,115.80 per oz., down $4.40 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.266 oz., down 7.5 cents $683.70 kg., down $2.41 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ‘16 $3.10 higher $481.20 May ‘16 $3.50 higher $490.30 July ‘16 $3.50 higher $495.80 Nov. ‘16 $3.00 higher $494.70 Jan. ‘17 $3.00 higher $496.20 March ‘17 $3.00 higher $496.40 May ‘17 $3.00 higher $495.10 July ‘17 $3.00 higher $495.10 Nov. ‘17 $3.00 higher $495.10 Jan. ‘18 $3.00 higher $495.10 March ‘18 $3.00 higher $495.10.

Barley (Western): March ‘16 unchanged $190.00 May ‘16 unchanged $194.00 July ‘16 unchanged $196.00 Oct. ‘16 unchanged $196.00 Dec. ‘16 unchanged $196.00 March ‘17 unchanged $196.00 May ‘17 unchanged $196.00 July ‘17 unchanged $196.00 Oct. ‘17 unchanged $196.00 Dec. ‘17 unchanged $196.00 March ‘18 unchanged $196.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 496,600 tonnes of canola 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 496,600.

sessed.

“And the cabinet ultimately will decide — weighing all the factors that are important to determine the national interest for these major projects.”

The changes are an interim step while the government works out a new project review process after consulting Canadians, a process McKenna said could take years.

The temporary measures will apply to all project assessments, including liquefied natural gas terminals and mining proposals.

But the immediate impact will be on two contentious pipeline projects that are currently dominating headlines: Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin the Trans Mountain oil pipeline in B.C. and TransCanada’s Energy East project from Alberta to New Brunswick.

STUDY: Various projections The report offers a number of projections.

Under one scenario, it expects oil prices to climb to US$80 per barrel in four years, with that rising to US$105 per barrel by 2040. In that case, Canadian energy production is forecast to increase 56 per cent to 6.1 million barrels daily by 2040. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers forecast daily production at 3.9 million barrels last year.

If no new pipelines are built during that time, oil production would be 5.6 million barrels daily by 2040. The more expensive alternative of rail would be used to ship the oil, causing lower prices for producers, but many projects would still remain profitable, the board said.

If oil prices remain lower for longer — staying closer to US$55 a barrel in 2020 and only reaching US$80 a barrel by 2040 — production won’t be affected much for the next three to four years, the report said, thanks to momentum created by new oilsands projects or those under construction. But production would be essentially flat after 2020, plateauing at about 4.8 million barrels daily for the following 20 years.

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Japanese actresses Kyoko Koizumi (R) and Suzu Hirose (L) pose with humanoid robot Pepper during the press conference of the ‘Pepper World 2016’ in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday. Organized by telecommunications and mobile phone carrier SoftBank Corp., the event displays the robot Pepper in different business applications such as retailing, health care and education.

Scientist calls rebuild of nuke plant a make-work project

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The proposed $12.8-billion refurbishment of four nuclear reactors at the Darlington generating station is an ill-advised makework project that will end up soaking taxpayers, a retired nuclear scientist says.

In a letter to Ontario’s energy minister, obtained by The Canadian Press, Frank Greening warns of the formidable technical hazards he says will undermine rosy projections for the project.

“I am quite mystified that you would consider the refurbishment of Darlington to be some sort of solution to Ontario’s economic woes, when in fact the premature failures of (nuclear reactors) are a major cause of Ontario’s economic problems,” writes Greening, a frequent critic of the industry.

“Spending billions of dollars trying to patch up Darlington’s four dilapidated reactors will simply continue the bleeding.”

Earlier this month, the province’s publicly owned generating giant, Ontario Power Generation, announced plans to start refurbishing Darlington — situated east of Toronto on Lake Ontario — this fall. The project aims to extend the life of the CANDU reactors, scheduled for permanent shutdown in 2020, by 30 years.

The government projects the rebuild will create up to 11,800 jobs a

year at the height of construction and generate $14.9 billion in economic and spinoff benefits.

Greening argues the units are in need of rebuilding prematurely because their pressure tubes and feeder pipes will soon fail fitness tests. He also warns the reactors’ massive steam generators, which are not part of the proposed project, have had a less than stellar track record and will more than likely need replacement.

“Replacing these steam generators is fraught with very serious problems, both technical and economic, that could prevent the continued operation of Darlington beyond 2030,” says Greening, a senior scientist with OPG until he retired in 2000.

“The decision to proceed with the refurbishment of Darlington could prove to be a disastrous mistake if it is discovered that steam generator replacement is in fact needed in the next 10 to 15 years.”

Environmental groups also argue such projects always run massively over budget and have cost taxpayers untold billions in the past and refurbishment is simply not worth the potential radiation risk to public safety.

The Ontario cabinet has so far given the green light to refurbish one of Darlington’s reactors. OPG would need separate approvals for each of the other three units. The government said that process would allow it to call off the project at each stage if things are going awry.

Transit authorities step up fight against graffiti vandalism

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Canadian municipalities have been accelerating the fight against graffiti by requiring new transit vehicles to contain built-in protections to minimize the street art considered an urban scourge by some.

Montreal’s new Metro cars and Toronto streetcars — along with transit vehicles in Vancouver and Edmonton that have been ordered from Bombardier, the world’s largest maker of railway transit vehicles — are delivered installed with some level of protection, ranging from gel coatings that protect panels to plastic films that limit damage to windows.

Transit authorities around the world are increasingly requiring manufacturers to provide designs that tackle the prospect of their vehicles being vandalized, Marc-Andre Lefebvre, spokesman for Bombardier, said in a recent interview.

“It’s common all over the world ….

Almost all our customers do require a certain level of protection or resistance,” he said.

Bombardier says the best exterior protection involves using stainless steel on vehicles like the new Toronto subway cars known as the Toronto Rocket and Montreal suburban AMT trains.

Interior protection depends on how much the customer is willing to spend given their previous experiences with vandalism. But so-called scratchitti, in which vandals uses knives or other tools to carve into windows and panels, is an evolving concern, Lefebvre said.

Bombardier isn’t alone. Other large manufacturers also use materials from suppliers including 3M and Dupont to meet customer demand, Lefebvre said.

Montreal’s transit authority and the Toronto Transit Commission have also sought help to protect existing vehicles.

LIFESTYLE

A10 Husband an ‘unemotional robot’

Dear Annie: When I met my hus- own way. But my point in writing to band many years ago, he had just re- you is to save other women: Think beturned from Vietnam. fore getting involved with a His mind was shaky, cold, unfeeling person. and he was a chain smokCounseling is out. We er and a serious alcoholnever have a conversation. ic. We have maintained a I truly believe his lifelong comfortable, peaceful rechain-smoking has affectlationship. I could not toled his mental and physical erate drunkenness, so he health. — Too Little, Too Late stopped. But what seemed Dear Too Little: We left was an unaffectionate, wouldn’t be so quick to unemotional robot. blame the chain-smoking.

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ANNIE er bought a ring for me, Many of those who have which not only is embarserved in wars suffer from rassing but also makes me PTSD and never asked for feel as though I have no value to him. or received treatment. Your husband He is kind to the children, provides could be one of them. meagerly but adequately, and makes We’re not going to give you a lecture no waves. We simply exist. on expecting an unaffectionate, robotI settled for this and it would hurt ic man to change once he marries. It’s too many nice people for me to go my too late for that. And of course, if you

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could get your husband to visit a nearby VA to ask about PTSD counseling, that might be tremendously helpful.

But you are the one who wrote.

We think you deserve better. The fact that leaving him might cause “nice people” to be hurt is not a good enough reason for you to make such a lifelong sacrifice. Get counseling for yourself, and see what choices you have.

Dear Annie: I am a hunter, and I understand how important each of the very few days available for deer hunting is to a fellow hunter.

“Left Out in the Cold” said her husband misses holidays and Mother’s Day because they interfere with hunting season.

She didn’t say how far away her husband travels to hunt.

If he is not too far, he could perhaps hunt close to home in the morning and return for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner later in the evening after legal hunting hours.

However, if he is unable to compromise and insists on missing holi-

days, then I suggest that she just go to the relatives without him and enjoy herself without giving him a second thought.

I have to say, the only time I could justify having Christmas postponed would be if an important family member were in the service or in the hospital.

Sounds to me that “Left Out’s” entire marriage might need some professional intervention. — “Dear” Beats “Deer” Anytime Dear Anytime: Compromise is always possible, but only if both parties are agreeable. When one person is not, the other has the choice of changing one’s situation, accepting what cannot be fixed or being perpetually upset.

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.

Yukon rethinks ad getting social media play

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The Yukon government’s recent bid to ensure residents are receiving enough Vitamin D is getting a rise out of the social media masses.

The department of Health and Social Services recently rolled out a campaign exhorting residents of the sun-deprived territory to ensure they’re getting enough vitamin D. But the kind of activity the campaign wound up promoting is arguably best accomplished indoors.

The department’s “we all need the D” campaign, using a common slang term for the penis, quickly went viral and spawned giggly dismay across social media.

Many of the comments voiced incredulity that the Yukon government could have commited such a gaffe without realizing how the message would be interpreted.

But the department itself says the campaign was not wholly accidental, adding the bid to target a younger crowd got a little out of hand. It tweaked the ad earlier this week in the face of the mockery.

“When trying to reach a young adult audience, Health and Social Services often reaches for provocative and hu-

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The Yukon government’s recent bid to ensure residents are receiving enough Vitamin D is getting a rise out of the social media masses. morous messaging, to great success,” the government said in a statement.

“However, what was considered cheeky messaging on our Vitamin D campaign escalated to ribald humour, taking the campaign into graphic areas that were never intended.”

The original campaign consisted of

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY: LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ExCommunication, creativity and pect a creative surge as positive compassion will take you far. planetary aspects ignite your ferHAPPY BIRTHDAY: You tile imagination. When it comes have much to offer — but you to close relationship, use your incan stay too long in a private tuition to work out whatís really fantasy world. 2016 is the year going on. to complete projects, even if SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): the going gets tough.

Enjoy communicating your ideas ARIES (March 21-April and feelings with extra passion to19): Thank goodness Mercury day. You’ll need to be extra toleris moving forwards; your creant of the views of others though. ativity fires up; and your natural If you challenge them, things charm wins over colleagues. could get interesting!

JOANNE MADELINE The more creative you are at SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. MOORE work, the better the day will be.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Moon more intense than usual, so watch out world! shines brightly on relationships with fami- Attached Capricorns — aim to be super roly and friends today Twins. Focus on the mantic with your partner. Singles — look for similarities you share, as you celebrate their love with a tender Taurus or a caring Cancer. strengths and encourage their dreams.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The more CANCER (June 21-July 22): There’s no energy and enthusiasm you put into financial escaping love and passion as the Sun, Mer- partnerships and business affairs, the more cury, Venus and Pluto stimulate your relation- successful you’ll be. But you must do your ship zones. For some single Crabs — love homework, and check details carefully first. is likely with a sexy colleague, customer or PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The current client. planetary patterns highlight your creative and LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Beautify your spiritual Pisces side. But they also emphasizhome or work environment and have some es your tendency to blend fact and fantasy, fun as Venus enhances charm, enjoyment so try to keep your feet on the ground.

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Argentina’s government fights plague of locusts

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s agricultural inspection agency said Thursday that it is keeping up efforts to control a locust infestation threatening crops in at least three states.

The agency said in a statement it has controlled 31 new outbreaks of the insect in the states of Catamarca, Santiago del Estero and Cordoba.

The plague today affects some 700,000 hectares, said the Rural Confederations of Argentina in an emailed statement. It is the worst infestation since 1954, said Juan Pablo Karnatz, president of a farmers’ association in

Santiago del Estero.

The farmers warned the government of the first signs of the infestation in July of last year, but the authorities did not respond adequately, said Karnatz. Only after new officials took charge of the inspection agency did the government begin to attack the problem head on, he said.

“Before the farmers were combating the plague on their own,” Karnatz said.

Time is of the essence, the farmers say. If the fumigators don’t find the young insects before they mature in 10 days, they will form swarms of locusts in search of food. The other challenge is discovering unsighted pockets of locusts.

a handful of posters asking what, in hindsight, proved to be some provocative questions.

One ad asked Yukon residents: “How do you do the D?” Another depicted a woman gazing at a plate of fish with the caption: “Need a little help … with your daily D?”

Another poster showed a man musing about how he managed to reach his 30s without realizing that he, too, needed to “do the D.” It didn’t take long for the ads to arouse widespread mockery, with U.S. websites BuzzFeed and Jezebel among those posting items and weighing in with glee as social media users laughed at what they believed to be an oversight.

“Counting down to a population boom in the Yukon in 3…2…1,” wrote one Twitter user.

“Do guys just naturally get the D?” quipped another.

The Yukon government ad now simply asks: “Have you taken your vitamin D today?”

And despite the embarrassment caused by the original campaign, the department maintained that it had left them more than satisfied.

“While the campaign had some unexpected results, such as being mentioned in BuzzFeed, we definitely hit our target audience and beyond,” the statement read, going on to point out websites that prominently mentioned the real purpose of the ad blitz in their coverage.

“This is the entire point of the campaign.”

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Inola (L), the 6-month-old pygmy hippopotamus, eats fruits and vegetables with its mother Samantha (R) at the zoo in Halle Saale, Germany, Thursday. The female hippo now weighs more than 13 kilograms and gains an extra 400 grams every day.

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Fighting for the good death

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John and Diane Rehm on the publication of their 2002 joint memoir, ‘Toward Commitment: A Dialogue About Marriage.’ John Rehm ended his life in June 2014 after years with Parkinson’s disease. her time for an extended victory lap.

But she’s ready for her next act. She doesn’t plan to fade away. Among other things, she will raise funds for the station. In 1995, she raised $250,000 to take her show national.

Most likely, she will become more outspoken. Her new memoir, On My Own, recounts her husband’s decision to end his life in June 2014 after his physician was legally barred from helping. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s

disease in 2005, and after two years in an assisted living facility, John Rehm refused food, liquids and medication.

It took 10 days to die, an eternity.

“I rage at a system that would not allow John to be helped toward his own death,” Rehm writes of watching her spouse of 54 years wither away.

The experience sparked her advocacy in the movement known as the right to die. “I feel the way that John had to die was just totally inexcus-

Joseph Fiennes to play Michael Jackson in TV drama LONDON — Joseph Fiennes will star as Michael Jackson in a one-off TV comedy set to broadcast later this year — a casting decision that has added fuel to a raging debate about opportunities for non-white actors in movies and TV. The white British star of Shakespeare in Love plays the black King of Pop in Elizabeth, Michael & Marlon, alongside Stockard Channing as Elizabeth Taylor and Brian Cox as Marlon Brando.

The script is based on a — possibly fictitious — road trip the three stars are rumoured to have made in an attempt to leave New York after the Sept. 11 attacks.

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BRIEF Book on India’s partition wins $5,000 prize NEW YORK — A book on the partition of India in 1947 and its fatal consequences has won a $5,000 prize.

Nisid Hajari’s Midnight’s Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India’s Partition is the 17th annual recipient of the William E. Colby Award, given to first-time writers for a work of fiction or non-fiction about “military history, intelligence operations, or international affairs.” The Colby award, announced Wednesday, is administered by Norwich University and the Colby Symposium and is

Sky Arts, which commissioned the drama, confirmed the casting and said Wednesday that the show is in post-production and is due to air in 2016. The channel said it was “part of a series of comedies about unlikely stories from arts and cultural histo- JOSEPH FIENNES ry.”

Jackson had vitiligo, a condition that causes patchy loss of skin pigmentation, and his complexion light-

ened dramatically as he grew older.

He died in 2009 aged 50.

The casting news comes amid a debate about lack of diversity in Hollywood, sparked by an all-white slate of Academy Awards acting nominees.

Iranian-British comedian Shappi Khorsandi tweeted: “Joseph Fiennes is playing Michael Jackson? Fab. Now we can all shut up about lack of diversity.”

Sky said the network “puts the integrity of the creative vision at the heart of all its original commissions.”

“We believe in giving producers the creative freedom to cast roles as they wish, within the diversity framework which we have set,” Sky said in a statement released by a spokeswoman.

Fiennes’ agent did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

named for the late ambassador and CIA director William E. Colby.

Previous winners include Dexter Filkins and Karl Marlantes.

Hajari heads Asia coverage for Bloomberg News’ editorial page, Bloomberg View.

aggressive therapy.

Farr said in a statement that he hates cancelling shows, but he wants his body to heal to hopefully prevent fewer problems in the long run.

Country singer Farr cancels shows after vocal surgery NASHVILLE — Country singer Tyler Farr is cancelling upcoming shows to rest his voice after having surgery to remove a polyp on his vocal chords.

A statement released Wednesday from his label, Columbia Nashville, said the Redneck Crazy singer was diagnosed after getting a severe case of bronchitis at the end of last year.

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NEW YORK — Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band said Wednesday their New York City show that was cancelled because of the recent snowstorm will now take place in March.

Springsteen had been set to perform his first of two shows at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The show was cancelled and will now take place at the famed venue on March 28. Tickets for the original show will be honoured at the new date.

Springsteen will also play at MSG on Wednesday night.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — The Danish Girl is up for a GLAAD Media Award in a year where a record number of nominees feature transgender characters and subject matter.

The gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender advocacy group announced the 101 nominees for its 27th annual honours on Wednesday.

Academy Award contenders The Danish Girl and Carol are up for outstanding wide-release film alongside Dope, Freeheld and Grandma. The awards honour outstanding images of the LGBT community in music, movies, TV and journalism.

Netflix earned the most nods in the TV categories. The streaming service’s Orange is the New Black, Master of None and Grace and Frankie are nominated for outstanding comedy series with Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Faking It, Looking, Modern Family, Please Like Me, Transparent and Vicious.

In the TV drama category, Netflix’s Sense8 will face off against Arrow, Black Sails, Empire, The Fosters, Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, Nashville, Orphan Black and Shameless.

The organization said that for the first time over 50 per cent of the English-language nominations featured transgender characters and subject matter, including series such as Amazon’s Transparent and E!’s I Am Cait.

“This year’s nominees have raised the bar for creating thoughtful and diverse LGBT images and story lines, deepening audiences’ understanding of LGBT people and accelerating acceptance across the world,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement.

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WASHINGTON — In theatrical makeup and camera-ready attire, her hair an ivory meringue, Diane Rehm is an intensely visual person — “I love clothes more than I love food,” she likes to say — whose medium happens to be radio.

Her voice sounds ancient and fragile, as though dragged through shattered glass and gravel. She was diagnosed almost two decades ago with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder that causes spasms of the vocal cords, and should have axed her career. Instead, it helped distinguish her from the dulcet chorus of NPR voices. The Diane Rehm Show, is heard weekly by 2.4 million listeners on nearly 200 stations.

She is dramatic in a job that demands restraint, given to maestro-level gestures lost on listeners. “I’ve been an actress all my life,” she declaims.

A wren of a woman with an XXL personality, she’s known for a hailstorm of opinions.

“She’s very challenging. We had our first fight before I even got here,” says J.J. Yore, manager of WAMU-FM (88.5), a Washington NPR affiliate. Earlier this month, before she took a sabbatical for her thrice-yearly voice treatments, they had an hour-long dustup.

Says her dear friend Mary Beth Busby, “You don’t ever ask Diane’s opinion if you don’t want it, because you’re going to get it.” Yet Rehm is celebrated for moderating civil discourse between often vehemently opposed guests.

Now 79, the most unretiring Rehm announced last month that she plans to leave the show, not retiring, exactly, but “stepping away from the microphone.” Mind you, this will happen almost a year from now, Dec. 31, giving

able,” she said last year. “It was not right.”

Her public stand, and a commitment to host three dinners for the organization Compassion & Choices, which advocates for legalizing physician-assisted suicide, resulted in an admonishment from a room full of station and NPR brass. Rehm is supposed to moderate news issues, not make them.

“I was annoyed,” Rehm recalls of the experience. “Political issue or not, it’s also an extraordinarily personal one to me because of John.”

In June, Rehm landed in trouble again. On air, she said to Sen. Bernie Sanders, “You have dual citizenship with Israel,” which he does not. The source was a Facebook posting, part of an Internet conspiracy reportedly leveled at Jewish legislators.

“Worst mistake of my career,” Rehm says, slapping her thigh. “I took full responsibility for that. I should have checked and checked and checked.”

She felt, she says, “terrible, terrible.

Worst of all to have insulted that man, because he is such a decent man.”

So, not an easy year. She had already discussed leaving the show. She turns 80 in September, a good time for change, an end to 5 a.m. wake-ups, but she opted to work through the election.

“It’s time for me to retire, especially on the issue of right-to-die, to be able to speak out and to speak freely,” she says, sitting in her crescent-shaped D.C. office, which is filled with family photos, honours and an image of Mr. Rogers. (“I. Just. Loved. That. Man.”) Her limping, long-haired chihuahua, Maxie, 12, naps at her high-heeled feet.

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Predators pounce on Flames

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Predators 2 Flames 1 CALGARY — A perfect four-game road trip has Nashville back in a playoff spot as they enter the allstar break.

Shea Weber’s second-period power-play goal stood up as the winner Wednesday night as the Predators completed their sweep of Western Canada with a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

Victories in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver as well moved the Predators from sixth to fourth in the Central Division and into the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

“It’s not easy to come out here and beat these teams in their own buildings,” said Weber. “We’re battling our way back into the playoff picture here.

The last four games have really helped.”

Mike Ribeiro also scored for Nashville (24-18-8), which does not return to action until Tuesday when they host St. Louis.

Mark Giordano scored the lone goal for Calgary (21-24-2). The Flames, who have lost three in a row and are eight points out of a playoff spot, are not back in action until Wednesday.

“I told the boys, ‘Let’s take advantage of this break. Let’s reload. Let’s refuel, and get back on track.’ We’re in a situation that we have to shock the hockey world,” said Flames coach Bob Hartley.

Calgary mounted a furious rally late in the third period piling up nine of its 27 shots in the final twoand-a-half minutes, but they could not get the tying goal past Carter Hutton.

“Credit to their goalie, he made some huge saves,” said Giordano. “But we’ve got to get out of this rut.

We’ve got to come out of the gates and get the lead, that’s what our mindset has to be.”

Hutton improved to 5-2-1.

“It wasn’t the prettiest finish but it was back to back, and the end of a road trip. It was a huge two points any way we look at it,” said the Predators goalie.

Ramo had 22 stops to fall to 16-17-1.

Calgary closed the gap to 2-1 5:48 into the third when Giordano ripped a slap shot into the top corner from 40 feet out.

It ended Hutton’s shutout streak at 106:02. He had 29 saves in a 4-0 win over Minnesota in his last start on Jan. 16.

Nashville extended its lead to 2-0 on Weber’s one-timer at 17:37 of the second.

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Nashville Predators’ Barret Jackman, right, battles with Calgary Flames’ Lance Bouma battle for the puck during second period NHL action in Calgary, Wednesday.

The power-play goal against the Flames 29thranked penalty kill came after Calgary’s 30th ranked power play had squandered three straight man advantages in the first period.

“We had a ton of chances in the last two minutes but if we score one on the power play earlier in the game, we don’t have to worry about tying the game up with a minute left,” said Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau.

One of the hardest hits of the game came on a

weird play in the second period when Dennis Wideman, making his way to the Flames bench on a line change, ended up bowling over linesman Don Henderson, who was skating backwards towards him.

“I took a pretty hard hit down in the corner and had some pretty good pain in my shoulder and my neck and I was just trying to get off the ice and I was kinda keeled over and at the last second, I looked up and I saw him and I couldn’t avoid it,” said Wideman.

Raonic reaches historic heights at Aussie Open

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MELBOURNE, Australia — Canada’s Milos Raonic has made significant changes to his game since the last time he played Andy Murray. It should add an interesting wrinkle to his Australian Open semifinal against the second-seeded Scot.

Raonic reached the final four in Melbourne for the first time Wednesday with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils of France. The 25-yearold from Thornhill, Ont., who made his only other Grand Slam semifinal appearance at Wimbledon in 2014, will take a nine-game winning streak into Friday’s matchup with Murray, who beat Spain’s David Ferrer 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3.

The Canadian already has one of the most impressive power games on the men’s tour. He has made improvements to his volley game of late and it paid off with a title victory at the recent Brisbane International.

Murray, meanwhile, has one of the best return games in the sport and has risen to No. 2 in the world rankings, 12 positions higher than Raonic. They are 4-4 in career head-to-head matches, with Murray winning their last two meetings — in 2015 at Madrid and late 2014 in London.

“As much as I look back on it, even before I went on court today I was paying attention to what he was doing,” Raonic said. “Because far from where we were 14 months ago, we’re both very different and I think improved players from then. So I have certain aspects that I would like to manipulate and use my game in, and I’m sure

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Canada’s Milos Raonic celebrates after winning in his men’s Quarter Final singles match against France’s Gael Monfils at the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia Wednesday. he’s going to try to do a lot of different things too. I think it’s going to be a race to who can get in the comfort zone of themselves first.”

Raonic is the second Canadian singles player to reach the Australian Open semifinals. The other is Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., who did it in 2014.

He’s also just the second Canadian to reach a Grand Slam men’s singles

semifinal after Robert Powell did it in 1908 at Wimbledon.

Raonic beat Murray on clay in Barcelona in 2012 and they split their hardcourt matches that year at the U.S. Open and in Japan. Raonic also beat Murray on the Indian Wells hardcourt in 2014 and both have a walkover win over the other as well.

“I have a great challenge ahead of me, but I believe I can find a solution,”

Raonic said. “I’ll put in a great effort, I can’t wait to make the most of this opportunity.”

With the victory over Monfils, Raonic equalled his personal-best winning streak of nine matches from 2012.

“I was creating a bunch of chances for myself,” Raonic said.

“I made good use of a few of them — I then continued to make the most of those little leads.”

Raonic, who showed little emotion until the final point, completed the victory in just over two hours. Monfils, who had a 14-10 edge in aces, is now 2-2 lifetime against Raonic, with the other loss coming via walkover.

The Canadian took 35 minutes to win the opening set and he suffered his only break of serve in the second set as Monfils pulled even. Raonic powered back to take the next two sets for the win.

He said he has worked hard to make strides in several areas of his game.

“I think I know better how to use my ground strokes,” Raonic said. “But at the same time, because I’m getting to the ball in better position, it’s easier. I don’t feel like I’m getting hustled around the court that much. I feel like I can find my way back.

“I don’t have to go for big shots on the run. I can sort of neutralize a little bit better.

He also has big plans for 2016 with new coach Carlos Moya.

“There are six monumental moments for this year that I really want to put a lot of the attention to: the four Slams, the Olympics, and Toronto is a big one for me. It’s about really making sure that even those weeks, those tournaments, that I’m improving each day.”

Generals hosting Eagles and Ryan Smyth this weekend GET FIRST LOOK AT FORMER NHL STAR IN A PAIR OF WEEKEND BATTLES FOR FIRST IN CHINOOK LEAGUE

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR From a Bentley Generals standpoint, the only negative aspect surrounding Ryan Smyth’s venture into senior AAA hockey is the fact he’s a member of the Stony Plain Eagles.

Otherwise, the 39-year-old winger, who scored 386 goals and accumulated 842 points in 1,270 NHL regular-season games — mostly with the Edmonton Oilers — has been a welcome addition to the Chinook Hockey League.

Smyth made his Stony Plain debut last weekend and scored once and added an assist in a win over visiting Innisfail, and he and the Eagles will be in Lacombe Friday for an 8:30 p.m. meeting with the Generals.

“It’s kind of exciting,” Generals general manager Jeff McInnis said Wednesday. “Years ago it frustrated me when (Theo) Fleury started playing at this level and we got some notoriety.

“I still hear the comments today: ‘Hey, I came to watch the Generals play just a few years ago at the (Red

Deer) Centrium against Fleury and Horse Lake (Thunder),’ but actually that was over 10 years ago. I guess that’s who we are — the red-headed stepchild of senior hockey and people pay just a bit of attention to us.

“But it helps when a guy like Smitty or anyone like him plays in our league.

It gives us some public legitimacy that we already knew we had.”

The Generals will return the Eagles’ visit by travelling to Stony Plain for a Saturday night outing, which will be Bentley’s final game of the Chinook League regular season.

“Because of Rosetown (Redwings) pulling out of the league last fall (and forcing the creation of a new schedule) we don’t have games the following weekend, which is the last weekend of the regular season,” said McInnis.

“We have some holes in our schedule that we feel aren’t ideal at this time of the year and here we have a big weekend against Stony Plain, a battle for first place. On a positive note, it’s nice to be able to play exciting games at this time of the year.”

The Generals, with a 12-3-0-1 re-

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cord, have a six-point lead over second-place Stony Plain in the Chinook standings and can nail down top spot with one victory this weekend.

Meanwhile, McInnis has welcomed the recent addition of forward Mike Bayrack and defenceman Jeff Einhorn to the Generals. Forward Carter Rigby joined the club prior to Christmas and has contributed three goals and eight points in nine games, and rearguard Drew Bagnall, a long-time American League player who appeared in two NHL games with Minnesota in 2010-11, has played five games with Bentley but his availability for the remainder of the season remains up in the air.

“We wish Drew could play every game but he has a shoulder issue,” said McInnis. “We’re not going to hold out hope for him because of that.”

The 37-year-old Bayrack, a former WHL player with Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Prince George who skated with North American minor pro teams as well as clubs in Europe over a 15-year stretch, has produced one goal and one assist in two games with the Generals.

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Again, McInnis is unsure of Bayrack’s status for the rest of the season.

“He’s a guy who has practised with us for two and a half months now. We had a tough time getting his release and just got it not long ago,” said McInnis. “He’s played two games with us but he has to go to Ontario soon. He’s on our roster but I can’t guarantee that he’ll play regularly in the playoffs.

“Coach (Ryan) Tobler will make those decisions and he has quite a few players at his disposal.”

As for Einhorn, a Red Deer native who played four WHL seasons with the Chilliwack Bruins (now Victoria Royals) before attending the University of Waterloo — and playing with the Warriors — for four years …

“There’s a kid who’s been a breath of fresh air,” said McInnis. “He’s Mr. low maintenance on and off the ice.

“He’s quiet and assuming. The bar was set low for him, we didn’t know what to expect. His university coach spoke highly of him as a person and a player and he’s done a heck of a job for us so far.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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X Games is ‘Super Bowl’ of snow sports MCMORRIS LEADS LARGE CANADIAN CONTINGENT INTO ANNUAL WINTER SPORTS COMPETITION

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Olympic glory and X Games glory are two distinct but equally desirable goals, according to Canada’s top snow sport athletes.

The Olympic Games gave snowboarders and freestyle skiers a worldwide mainstream audience when their events entered the Winter Games.

“It comes around once every four years and even your grandma knows about it,” snowboarder Mark McMorris said.

But the annual Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo., is McMorris’s Super Bowl.

McMorris, freestyle skiers Dara Howell and Mike Riddle and ski cross racer Marielle Thompson are among 24 Canadians invited to compete today to Sunday in the multi-sport festival that also includes para snow sport, snowmobiling, gaming and Special Olympics snowboarding.

Roughly 270 international stars in their respective sports compete for rich paycheques. With over-the-top camera angles and television production, the X Games are a coveted platform not only for the athletes, but their sponsors.

“The X Games is definitely really important to us as action sports athletes,” McMorris said. “It’s sort of our Super Bowl if you will. It’s really helped my career. I think it will have a lot to say about how I did in my snowboarding. Everyone remembers what happened at the X Games because there’s so much hype around it, you know?”

The Olympic bronze medallist in slopestyle owns five X Games gold medals in slopestyle and big air. McMorris is the defending champion in both. Big air makes its Olympic debut in 2018.

McMorris heads to Aspen with momentum. He’s coming off a slope-

style win and a US$75,000 cheque at the Laax Open in Switzerland. The 22-year-old from Regina has said he’s dedicating his X Games performance to the victims of last week’s shooting in La Loche, Sask.

Howell and Riddle won Olympic freestyle gold and silver respectively in Sochi, Russia, in 2014. They consider X Games success an important box to check before their careers are over.

“I obviously have had Olympic success, which is absolutely amazing,” Howell said. “I have not had the X Games success that I have always wanted. You have one success, but you still want the other.”

Howell, from Huntsville, Ont., has finished third in slopestyle twice in Aspen.

At 30, Riddle will be one of the oldest competitors at the X Games. The freestyle skier from Sherwood Park, Alta., has yet to finish in the medals in halfpipe.

“Every year that there isn’t an Olympics, the X Games is our biggest event,” Riddle said. “Ideally, every athlete would like to have a medal in both. My goal for the next couple of years is to podium at X Games because I have four fourth-place finishes, but no medal.

“I know early on in my career I probably didn’t handle X Games well.

There’s always more pressure from sponsors and I’d put pressure on myself and crash and burn every year.”

Ski cross returns after a three-year absence, which is welcome news for Canada’s Thompson, Kelsey Serwa, Brady Leman and Chris Del Bosco.

“They took ski cross out to put in more motor sports,” explained Thompson, the reigning Olympic women’s champion. “X Games is where all of our sports began, so it’s a really big honour to do well there. I know I definitely respect people who have won at X Games. It’s on a whole other level.”

With a young and knowledgeable

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Mark McMorris hits the last jump on his victory run in the Men’s Snowbird Slopestyle during the final day of the X Games Jan. 25, 2015 in Aspen, Colo.

McMorris, freestyle skiers Dara Howell and Mike Riddle and ski cross racer Marielle Thompson are among 24 Canadians invited to compete today until Sunday in the multi-sport festival that also includes para snow sport, snowmobiling, gaming and Special Olympics snowboarding. audience and the look of a rock festival, the X Games are a marketer’s dream. ESPN doesn’t publicize prize money, but it has been reported in the past to be S$3 million.

Leman estimated a win in men’s ski cross could be worth a $25,000 payday.

“X Games is the event that launched these sports into the Olympics, halfpipe, slopestyle, snowboarding, ski

cross, everything,” the Calgarian pointed out. “It made these sports into the multi-million dollar industries that they are.

“For a lot of people, it’s still the biggest event. It’s sponsor-branded like crazy and it’s big-name companies that pay big, big bucks to be there. It’s a cool opportunity for us too because you get the full rock-star treatment.”

Canada’s men’s basketball Nunavut men break 33-game team face uphill climb for losing streak at junior nationals Olympic berth THE CANADIAN PRESS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada’s men’s basketball team faces a mammoth task to get to this summer’s Rio Olympics.

But coach Jay Triano says he’s happy his team has a second chance at all.

The Canadians will have to knock off No. 5-ranked France and No. 8 Turkey to get to Rio — of the 18 countries trying to qualify, those are the top-two ranked.

“We’re happy to be going anywhere, and every side of the draw was going to be tough, every team in there has the same goal as we have,” Triano said on a conference call Tuesday. “There’s not a lot you can do about it, there’s not a lot you can stress about it, you’ve got to get ready to play games now.”

Eighteen teams were drawn into three last-chance tournaments with six countries each, with the winner of each earning an Olympic berth.

The 26th-ranked Canadians will play in Manila, July 4-10, where they’ll also face New Zealand (21), host Philippines (28), and Senegal (31).

Triano was happy to avoid the tournament in Serbia where he said facing that host country would have been extremely tough.

The Canadians, who are looking to make their first Olympic appearance since the 2000 Sydney Games, saw

their Olympic dreams dwindle at the FIBA Americas tournament in September. A victory at the event in Mexico City would have locked up an Olympic spot. After losing their opener to Argentina, the Canadians rolled to seven straight easy victories before they were upset by Venezuela 79-78 in the semifinals. Venezuela went on to win the tournament, while Canada finished third.

Triano has watched the semifinal a couple of times since, and called it a “perfect storm.”

“We had them up against the shot clock three possessions in a row, they made a three falling into their bench, they get fouled with two tenths of a second to go, we slip on the court on the logo at midcourt, we missed layups, we missed shots,” he said.

There were positives to take out of the tournament, Triano said. Analytics has shown, for example, that Canada had one of the best offences in the world last summer.

“I look back at the whole thing… through the experience hopefully we’re better because of that,” Triano said.

Triano can’t say what players might be available for the qualifier. Free agency, which begins July 1, will be a major factor — insurance becomes an issue when players don’t have signed contracts.

Scoring for the Vipers were Tye Munro, Kale Lapointe, Brett Hoppus and Brett Marsollier. The visitors directed 40 shots at Blackfalds netminder Klay Munro.

Both teams were zero-for-three on the power play.

JUNIOR B HOCKEY Cole Sears turned in a 34-save performance as the Red Deer Vipers blanked the host Blackfalds Wranglers 4-0 in a Heritage Junior Hockey League game Tuesday.

OLDS GRIZZLYS The Olds Grizzlys will be looking to regain some lost momentum when they head north on a two-game Alberta Junior Hockey League road trip.

The Grizzlys, who are in Fort McMurray Friday to take on the Oil Barons, visit the Bonnyville Pontiacs 24 hours later and are at Lloydminster Sunday to tangle with the Bobcats, dropped a 7-5 decision to the visiting Camrose Kodiaks Tuesday. It was the second loss in succession for Olds, which sits sixth — one point ahead of

the Calgary Canucks — in the South Division with a 16-26-2 record.

The Grizzlys led 5-3 when Wyatt Noskey connected early in the the third period, but then coughed up four unanswered goals.

Jeremy Klessens tallied twice for Olds in front of 317 fans at the Sportsplex. Landon Kletke and Chase Olsen accounted for the other Grizzlys markers.

Cole McBride scored twice for the Kodiaks, who got an 18-save performance from Brodan Salmond. Ben Giesbrecht stopped 37 shots in the Grizzlys net.

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STRATFORD, Ont. — After nearly four years without a win at the Canadian junior curling championships, Nunavut teams have racked up two victories in less than 24 hours.

Arthur Siksik’s team from Rankin Inlet ended a 33-game losing streak for Nunavut’s men’s team at the tournament with a 9-6 win over Matt Miller of the Northwest Territories on Wednesday. The historic victory came after Sadie Pinksen’s women’s team beat the Northwest Territories 7-3 on Tuesday.

“Well, actually, I was half happy, half-disappointed,” Siksik said with a laugh. “I wanted to be the first. I was being selfish. But it was good to see the girls win.”

Pinksen’s team, based in Iqaluit, was able to watch the final couple ends and join in the celebration with the Nunavut men.

Meanwhile, in the championship round, 2013 gold-medallist Matt Dunstone of Manitoba improved to 7-0.

Manitoba scored three in the fifth end en route to a 7-3 win over Alex Robichaud of New Brunswick, while B.C. scored a big three-ender in the eighth

end and sailed to a 10-4 win over Ontario’s Doug Kee. In the other championship round games, Northern Ontario’s Tanner Horgan (6-1) pulled into a tie for second with B.C., with a 6-4 win over Kee (4-4). Manitoba, B.C. and Northern Ontario are all assured of tiebreaker berths.

Saskatchewan’s Jake Hersikorn (4-3) scored four in the 10th end for an 8-5 win over Quebec’s Felix Asselin (4-3).

B.C.’s men’s and women’s teams both fell from the ranks of the undefeated in the night draw after victories earlier in the day. Sarah Daniels fell to Quebec’s Laurie St-Georges 7-4 and Tyler Tardi dropped an 11-3 decision to Alberta’s Karsten Sturmay.

“It was a tough game, and we played well — not our best game, but it worked,” said St-Georges. ” B.C. is a very good team, so to win this game was really important for us and we’re really proud of that.”

Quebec improved to 5-3 to remain in the chase for the three playoff spots.

The first-place teams in each gender will advance to Sunday’s gold-medal games, while the second- and thirdplace teams will meet in semifinals on Saturday.

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SCOREBOARD Local Sports Today • College women’s hockey: Grant MacEwan at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena.

Friday • Senior men’s curling: Southern Alberta Association playdowns, draws at 2 and 7 p.m., Red Deer Pidherney Centre.

• JV basketball: Lindsay Thurber boys/ girls tournament.

• College basketball: Ambrose University College at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow.

• Bantam AA hockey: West Central at Central Alberta, 6 p.m., Big Valley.

• WHL: Kootenay at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium.

• Midget AA hockey: Calgary Stampeders at Olds, 7:30 p.m.; Okotoks Black at Red Deer Elks, 8 p.m., Arena.

• Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Three Hills 8 p.m.; Medicine Hat at Stettler, 8 p.m., Castor.

• Chinook senior AAA hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Innisfail, 8:30 p.m.; Stony Plain at Bentley, 8:30 p.m., Lacombe.

Saturday • Senior men’s curling: Southern Alberta Association playdowns, first draw at 10 a.m., A-event qualifier to provincials at 3 p.m.; Red Deer Pidherney Centre.

• JV basketball: Lindsay Thurber boys/ girls tournament.

• Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Blazers at Red Deer North Star, 11:30 a.m., Arena.

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

• Major bantam girls hockey: Spruce Grove at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Collicutt

Centre.

• Bantam AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2:30 p.m., Kinex; Cranbrook at Olds, 3:45 p.m.

• Peewee AA hockey: Lethbridge White at Central Alberta, 2:45 p.m., Clive.

• Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Northstars at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena.

• College volleyball: Ambrose University College at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow.

• WHL: Brandon at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium.

• Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Airdrie at Three Hills, 8 p.m.; Strathmore at Ponoka, 8 p.m.; Medicine Hat at Blackfalds, 8 p.m.

Sunday • Senior men’s curling: Southern Alberta Association playdowns, first draw at 9:30 a.m., B-event qualifier to provincials at 2:30 p.m.; Red Deer Pidherney Centre.

• Minor midget AAA hockey: Airdire/ Cochrane at Red Deer North Star, noon, Arena.

• Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Red Deer Ramada, 1:45 p.m., Kinsmen A; Lethbridge at Central Alberta, 2 p.m., Lacombe; Bow Valley at Olds, 2:45 p.m.

• Major midget girls hockey: Rocky Mountain at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

• Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Flames at Red Deer, 3 p.m., Arena.

• Peewee AA hockey: Bow Valley at West Central, 3:15 p.m., Rocky Mountain House.

• Heritage junior B hockey: Okotoks at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m.

• Midget AA hockey: Okotoks Black at Olds, 5:30 p.m.

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC Denver 20, New England 18 NFC Carolina 49, Arizona 15 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 5 p.m.

GA 132 148 151 173 198 159

Pt 64 57 55 47 38 35

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Lethbridge 48 36 12 0 0 207 Red Deer 49 31 15 1 2 182 Calgary 48 28 18 1 1 160 Edmonton 49 19 23 6 1 129 Medicine Hat 48 19 25 3 1 155 Kootenay 48 8 36 4 0 100

GA 135 141 153 153 191 205

Pt 72 65 58 45 42 20

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 47 33 11 3 0 174 Victoria 49 29 15 2 3 172 Prince George 49 29 18 1 1 176 Kamloops 47 22 18 4 3 157 Vancouver 50 18 27 3 2 144

GA 132 119 150 153 180

Pt 69 63 60 51 41

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF 46 28 14 2 2 124 46 26 17 3 0 144 48 25 21 2 0 158 46 22 19 3 2 153 47 20 25 2 0 152

GA 99 132 150 158 178

Pt 60 55 52 49 42

Everett Seattle Portland Spokane Tri-City

Friday’s games Prince George at Swift Current, 6 p.m.

Saskatoon at Regina, 6 p.m.

Prince Albert at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Brandon at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Kootenay at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Lethbridge at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Seattle at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

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

Saturday, January 30 Prince George at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

Regina at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Brandon at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Prince Albert at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Lethbridge at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Portland at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Seattle at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

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

Victoria at Kelowna, 8:30 p.m.

2016 Canadian Junior Curling Championships STRATFORD, Ont. — Standings and results Wednesday following draw 12 at the 2016 Canadian junior curling championship: MEN Championship Pool Team (Skip) W L Manitoba (Dunstone) 7 0 B.C. (T.Tardi) 7 1 Northern Ont. (T.Horgan) 7 1 New Brunswick (A.Robichaud) 4 3 Saskatchewan (Hersikorn) 4 3 Quebec (Asselin) 4 3 Ontario (Kee) 4 4 Alberta (K.Sturmay) 4 4

Seeding Pool Nfld. & Labrador vs. Northwest Territories.

Wednesday’s results Draw 11 Championship Pool British Columbia 10 Ontario 4 Manitoba 7 New Brunswick 3 Northern Ontario 8 Alberta 6 Seeding Pool Nunavut 9 Northwest Territories 6 Nfld. & Labrador 9 Yukon 3 Draw 12 Championship Pool Saskatchewan 8 Quebec 5 Northern Ontario 6 Ontario 4 Alberta 11 British Columbia 3 Seeding Pool P.E.I. 11 Nunavut 1 Nova Scotia 12 Yukon 6

Wednesday’s results Draw 11 Championship Pool British Columbia 8 Alberta 7 New Brunswick 8 Saskatchewan 7 Nova Scotia 8 Quebec 3 Seeding Pool Yukon 12 Northwest Territories 6 Nfld. & Labrador 10 Nunavut 5 Draw 12 Championship Pool Manitoba 8 Ontario 6 Nova Scotia 9 Alberta 3 Quebec 7 British Columbia 4 Seeding Pool P.E.I. 7 Northwest Territories 6 Northern Ontario 7 Nfld. & Labrador 6

Thursday’s games Draw 13, 11:30 a.m.

Championship Pool Manitoba vs. Saskatchewan, New Brunswick vs.

Quebec.

Seeding Pool Nfld. & Labrador vs. P.E.I., Nova Scotia vs. Northwest Territories, Nunavut vs. Yukon.

Draw 14, 4:30 p.m.

Championship Pool Alberta vs. New Brunswick, Ontario vs. Saskatchewan, Quebec vs. British Columbia, Northern Ontario vs. Manitoba.

Thursday’s games Draw 13, 11:30 a.m.

Championship Pool Saskatchewan vs. Manitoba, New Brunswick vs.

Ontario.

Seeding Pool Nunavut vs. P.E.I., Northern Ontario vs. Yukon, Nfld. & Labrador vs. Northwest Territories.

Draw 14, 4:30 p.m.

Championship Pool Quebec vs. Saskatchewan, Alberta vs. Ontario, British Columbia vs. Manitoba, Nova Scotia vs. New Brunswick.

W 7 7 6 6 5 4 4 3

L 1 1 1 1 3 3 4 4

Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington Orlando

G 18 27 30 28 27 29 27 27 19 18 27 25 31 27 18 13

A 56 44 39 41 39 36 36 36 41 42 30 32 23 27 36 41

Pts 74 71 69 69 66 65 63 63 60 60 57 57 54 54 54 54

Cleveland Chicago Detroit Indiana Milwaukee

Southeast Division W L Pct 27 20 .574 25 21 .543 22 24 .478 20 23 .465 20 24 .455

GB — 1 1/2 4 1/2 5 5 1/2

Central Division W L Pct 32 12 .727 19 .568 25 25 21 .543 23 22 .511 20 27 .426

GB — 7 8 9 1/2 13 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 39 7 .848 —

32 21 26 23 39 32 25 27 27 33 25 22 30 26 31 32 19 20 24 28 29

53 52 52 51 51 50 49 49 49 49 48 47 47 46 46 46 45 45 45 45 45

Buffalo 3 Ottawa 2 Winnipeg 5 Arizona 2 Nashville 2 Vancouver 1 San Jose 6 Colorado 1

Wednesday’s summary Predators 2, Flames 1 First Period 1. Nashville, Ribeiro 6 (Smith, Ekholm) 6:21.

Penalties — Jarnkrok Nash (face-off violation) 10:08, Ekholm Nash (delay of game) 13:38, Neal Nash (closing hand on puck) 19:17.

Second Period 2. Nashville, Weber 12 (Josi, Johansen) 17:37 (pp).

Penalties — Cgy Bench (too many men) 6:58, Backlund Cgy (interference) 13:33, Hamilton Cgy (interference) 15:58, Monahan Cgy (high-sticking) 19:05.

Third Period 3. Calgary, Giordano 11 (Gaudreau, Brodie) 5:48.

Penalties — Johansen Nash (slashing) 18:30.

Shots on goal Nashville 11 6 7 — 24 Calgary 4 7 16 — 27 Goal — Nashville: Hutton (W, 5-2-1) Calgary: Ramo (L, 16-17-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Nashville: 1-4 Calgary: 0-4.

NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OL GF 49 29 15 5 135 49 27 18 4 130 49 25 16 8 122

GA 108 117 124

Pt 63 58 58

Metropolitan Division GP W L OL GF Washington 47 35 8 4 158 NY Rangers 49 27 17 5 142 NY Islanders 47 25 16 6 130

GA 104 129 118

Pt 74 59 56

GA 131 120 118 135 134 155 127 136 134 163

Pt 57 55 55 54 52 52 50 44 43 43

Florida Tampa Bay Detroit

WILD CARD W L OL 26 18 5 24 17 7 25 20 5 23 20 8 24 22 4 23 21 6 21 18 8 20 26 4 17 22 9 19 27 5

Boston Pittsburgh New Jersey Carolina Montreal Ottawa Philadelphia Buffalo Toronto Columbus

GP 49 48 50 51 50 50 47 50 48 51

GF 147 121 114 123 136 139 109 114 114 133

Chicago Dallas St. Louis

Western Conference Central Division GP W L OL GF 53 33 16 4 147 50 31 14 5 162 52 28 16 8 129

GA 122 133 128

Pt 70 67 64

Los Angeles San Jose Arizona

Pacific Division GP W L OL 48 30 15 3 48 26 18 4 49 24 20 5

GF 126 142 131

GA 109 129 146

Pt 63 56 53

Nashville Minnesota Colorado Anaheim Vancouver Winnipeg Calgary Edmonton

GP 50 49 51 47 50 49 48 50

WILD CARD W L OL 24 18 8 23 17 9 26 22 3 22 18 7 20 19 11 22 24 3 21 24 3 19 26 5

GF 129 121 139 101 122 126 126 122

GA 131 115 139 111 139 140 146 149

Pt 56 55 55 51 51 47 45 43

Wednesday’s results Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 0 Philadelphia 4 Washington 3 (OT) Nashville 2 Calgary 1 Colorado at Los Angeles, late Tuesday, February 2 Minnesota at NY Islanders, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 5 p.m.

NY Rangers at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Florida at Washington, 5:30 p.m.

Dallas at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

NHL Scoring Leaders

Tuesday’s results Anaheim 6 Boston 2 Pittsburgh 2 New Jersey 0 Carolina 5 Chicago 0 Columbus 5 Montreal 2 Florida 5 Toronto 1

G 30 28 25 11 25 18 15 13 23 25 20 17 21 19 15 18 18 28 15 20 17 13 9 22 17 17 16 6

Patrick Kane, Chi Jamie Benn, Dal Tyler Seguin, Dal Erik Karlsson, Ott Joe Pavelski, SJ Taylor Hall, Edm Evgeny Kuznetsov, Wash Blake Wheeler, Wpg Evgeni Malkin, Pgh Vladimir Tarasenko, StL Johnny Gaudreau, Cgy Artemi Panarin, Chi Daniel Sedin, Vcr Patrice Bergeron, Bos Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Brent Burns, SJ Bobby Ryan, Ott Alex Ovechkin, Wash Alex Steen, StL Nikita Kucherov, TB Sidney Crosby, Pgh Anze Kopitar, LA Joe Thornton, SJ Matt Duchene, Col Nathan MacKinnon, Col Ryan O’Reilly, Buf Patrick Sharp, Dal John Klingberg, Dal

A 43 30 28 41 24 30 33 35 24 21 26 29 23 25 29 25 25 14 27 21 24 28 32 18 23 23 24 34

Pts 73 58 53 52 49 48 48 48 47 46 46 46 44 44 44 43 43 42 42 41 41 41 41 40 40 40 40 40

Memphis Dallas Houston New Orleans

Oklahoma City Portland Utah Denver Minnesota

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

26 26 25 16

20 21 23 28

.565 .553 .521 .364

13 13 1/2 15 22

Northwest Division W L Pct 35 13 .729 21 26 .447 20 25 .444 17 29 .370 14 33 .298

GB — 13 1/2 13 1/2 17 20 1/2

Pacific Division W L Pct 41 4 .911 30 16 .652 20 25 .444 14 33 .298 9 38 .191

GB — 11 1/2 21 28 33

Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 115, Phoenix 93 Boston 111, Denver 103 Detroit 110, Philadelphia 97 Oklahoma City 126, Minnesota 123 San Antonio 130, Houston 99 L.A. Clippers 85, Atlanta 83 Utah 102, Charlotte 73 Dallas at Golden State, late Thursday’s Games Atlanta at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Denver at Washington, 5 p.m.

Sacramento at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Memphis, 6 p.m.

New York at Toronto, 6 p.m.

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

Tuesday’s Games L.A. Clippers 91, Indiana 89 Philadelphia 113, Phoenix 103 Toronto 106, Washington 89 Miami 102, Brooklyn 98 Oklahoma City 128, New York 122, OT Milwaukee 107, Orlando 100 Portland 112, Sacramento 97 Dallas 92, L.A. Lakers 90

Friday’s Games Orlando at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Phoenix at New York, 5:30 p.m.

Miami at Milwaukee, 6 p.m.

Houston at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Utah, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Portland, 8 p.m.

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

Yoenis Cespedes on a three-year contract. Designated OF Darrell Ceciliani for assignment.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Dave Jauss bench coach. Promoted Kevan Graves to assistant general manager, Will Lawton to assistant director of baseball operations and Sean Kelly to baseball operations assistant.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned F Christian Thomas to Springfield (AHL).

BUFFALO SABRES — Assigned Fs Cal O’Reilly, Tim Schaller and Philip Varone to Rochester (AHL).

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Reassigned F Mark McNeill to Rockford (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned Fs Joseph Blandisi and Reid Boucher and D Marc-Andre Grag-

nani and Seth Helgeson to Albany (AHL). Recalled F Sergey Kalinin from Albany.

American Hockey League CHARLOTTE CHECKERS — Assigned F Carter Sandlak and G Rasmus Tirronen to Florida (ECHL).

LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS — Recalled F Pavel Padakin and G Martin Ouellette from Reading (ECHL).

ROCHESTER AMERICANS — Assigned Fs Matt Garbowsky and Allan McPherson to Elmira (ECHL).

SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Returned F Jon DiSalvatore to Florida (ECHL).

UTICA COMETS — Returned F Mike Pereira to Reading (ECHL).

ECHL READING ROYALS — Released F Andrew Ammon. Signed G Nick Niedert.

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Named Tyrone Brooks senior director of front office and field staff diversity pipeline program and Renee Tirado senior director of recruitment.

American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with OF Kole Calhoun on a one-year contract. Traded INF Kody Eaves to Detroit for INF Jefry Marte.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Nick Tepesch on a minor league contract. Promoted Rafic Saab to director of international scouting.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Assigned RHP Brandon Beachy outright to Oklahoma City (PCL).

NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with OF

Williams within one win of seventh Australian Open title MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams is one win away from another Grand Slam milestone after beating Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0, 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal that was almost a non-contest between the players who’ll be Nos. 1 and 3 in next week’s women’s rankings.

If Williams wins Saturday’s final against No. 7-seeded Angelique Kerber, she’ll equal Steffi Graf’s record of 22 Grand Slam singles title, a record in the Open era, and the second-most in history behind Margaret Court’s 24.

Williams is the overwhelming favourite, and not just based on recent form.

She’s won all six finals she’s contested at Melbourne Park.

“I definitely block it out,” Williams replied to a question about equaling Graf’s mark. “I was one off last year, too! If I don’t win on Saturday, I’ll still be one off.”

Despite all her success, it is a loss that is inspiring Williams in this tournament. She was two wins away from a calendar-year Grand Slam in 2015 when she lost to Roberta Vinci in the U.S. Open semifinals.

“Physically I’m feeling a lot better, mentally I needed that break after the Open,” she said, but “I didn’t think I would do this well this fast. I’m really excited to be in the final — it just kind of blows my mind right now.”

Kerber ended Sydney-born British player Johanna Konta’s surprising run with a 7-5, 6-2 semifinal win to reach her first Grand Slam final. She has one win in six matches against Williams — back in 2012.

21 31 26 28 12 18 24 22 22 16 23 25 17 20 15 14 26 25 21 17 16

WHL Scoring Leaders

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 30 15 .667 — Boston 26 21 .553 5 New York 22 25 .468 9 Brooklyn 12 34 .261 18 1/2 Philadelphia 7 40 .149 24

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Denver vs. Carolina, 4:30 p.m.

WOMEN ROUND ROBIN Championship Pool Team (Skip) B.C. (S.Daniels) Nova Scotia (Fay) New Brunswick (J.Comeau) Manitoba (Ackland) Quebec (L.St-Georges) Saskatchewan (Ko.Kesser) Alberta (S.Sturmay) Ontario (Auld)

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Brandon 47 30 13 2 2 180 Prince Albert 47 26 16 4 1 153 Moose Jaw 48 24 17 6 1 163 Regina 48 20 21 3 4 150 Saskatoon 48 17 27 4 0 140 Swift Current 47 15 27 4 1 117

Brayden Burke, Let Adam Brooks, Reg Dryden Hunt, MJ Tyson Baillie, Kel Ivan Nikolishin, RD Reid Gardiner, P.A. Parker Bowles, TC Giorgio Estephan, Let Alex Forsberg, Vic Devante Stephens, Spo Tyler Wong, Let Egor Babenko, Let Jonathon Martin, SC Collin Shirley, Kam Nolan Patrick, Bra Mathew Barzal, Sea

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Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 New England 27, Kansas City 20 Arizona 26, Green Bay 20, OT Sunday, Jan. 17 Carolina 31, Seattle 24 Denver 23, Pittsburgh 16

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Graf was the last German player to win the women’s title in Australia, in 1994, and Kerber is asking for some advice.

“So Steffi, write me please,” she said, laughing with the crowd on Rod Laver Arena.

Williams’ win over fourth-seeded Radwanska provided another reminder of her dominance in the women’s game. The first set was over in 20 minutes. Williams hit 18 winners and Radwanska, in her fifth major semifinal, had one — in the fourth game.

The second set was closer, with Radwanska holding serve three times and breaking Serena’s powerful serve once. But the 34-year-old Williams lifted again to finish it off, winning the last eight points and closing with three aces and a big forehand winner.

Williams remains unbeaten in nine matches against Radwanska, whom she beat in the 2012 Wimbledon final.

Radwanksa said there will little she could do in the first set to combat Williams, “she started unbelievable, with such a power and speed. I was just standing there kind of watching her playing.”

“I had my little chance in second set, especially when it was 4-all,” she said, “But otherwise just too good.

“You know, if she’s playing her game, it’s a different level … I don’t think anyone (else) can really play on that level.”

Williams finished with eight aces — all in the second set — and has lost only 26 games in six rounds in a dominating run that included a 6-4, 6-1 win over No. 5 Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals, a rematch of the 2015 final.

Red Deer well represented at southern senior men’s curling finals Former provincial, national and world champion Rob Armitage is skipping one of three Red Deer entries in the Southern Alberta Curling Association senior men’s finals Friday to Monday at the Pidherney Centre.

Armitage and his supporting cast of third Keith Glover, second Randy Ponich and lead Wilf Edgar captured the 2012 Alberta and Canadian titles and won a world championship a year later in Fredericton, N.B. This year, Armitage has Wade Thurber at third, Ponich at second and Glover at lead. Edgar, meanwhile, is tossing second stones for Rick Hjertaas’s Red Deer rink that also includes third Eldon Raab and lead Randy Hjertaas.

The third Red Deer rink entered in the southerns is skipped by Lowell Peterman, who has Fred Armstrong

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at third and Steve Matejka and Bryce Schillie manning the front end.

The 15-rink field will be chasing three berths in the provincials set for Feb. 17-21 at Coaldale. The SACA southerns start at 2 p.m. Friday. Armitage will face Neil Gerrish of Calgary in the opening draw, while Hjertaas will take on Duncan Chisholm of Calgary and Peterman will clash with Paul Gowsell of Airdrie.

The other rinks are skipped by Terry Meek, Rick Bishop, Ed Lukowich, Tarance Zak, Lloyd Hill and Scott Hellwig, all of Calgary, Blaine Zubot of Cochrane, Ian Woolsey of Lethbridge and Bryan Hill of Airdrie.

The A-event qualifier to the provincials is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. The B- and C-event finals will go at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 1:30 p.m. Monday.

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of whole grains, vegetables including green leafy ones, fruits, nuts, beans, berries, oily fish, poultry, and olive oil, and reducing the intake of meat, saturated fats, sugars, and fried and fast food.

4. Staying socially active offers significant protection against dementia by firing off those connections in the brain that otherwise lie dormant, making new connections, and by reducing depression.

5. Reducing stress by engaging in activities such as yoga, tai-chi, mindfulness meditation etc. is highly beneficial in promoting brain health.

High levels of perceived stress – stress associated with hassles of everyday living and the ability to cope with the same – raises the risk of dementia significantly. Persistent stress is associated with accelerated nerve cell death in hippocampus, part of the brain critical for learning and memory.

6. Controlling risk factors for heart disease and stroke such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and obesity can help reduce the risk of vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease significantly.

7. Seeking medical help if you experience symptoms of depression, such as unexplained fatigue, loss of interest in your favourite activities, difficulty staying asleep, etc. is extremely important. Untreated depression can increase the risk of dementia by 80%, by triggering an inflammatory process

in the brain releasing neurotoxic compounds that can destroy nerve cells.

8. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for brain health since poor sleep has been associated with amyloid deposition in the brain and worsening of cognitive symptoms.

9. Quit smoking since it causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk for stroke and dementia 10. Limiting alcohol intake to the recommended guidelines of one standard drink per day for women of all ages and for men older than 65 years of age and two standard drinks for men below 65 years of age. Alcohol is a neurotoxin and excess alcohol consumption can worsen cognitive decline.

Thanks to extensive and ongoing research, we now know some of the lifestyle changes that we can make to reduce our risk of dementia. In the absence of a cure for dementia, prevention is still our best defense. This new year let us make brain health a priority and follow these ten steps to keep our brain healthy.

Padmaja Genesh, who holds a bachelor of medicine a surgery degree and a bachelor of arts degree in gerontology, has spent several years teaching and working with health-care agencies. She has been a resident of Red Deer for the past six years, and has also been a board member of Red Deer Golden Circle. Her column appears every second Sunday.

Please send your comments to padmajaganeshy@yahoo.ca.

U.S. group urges Offers pouring in to donate kidney to baby boy doctors to screen all adults for depression

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

WASHINGTON — All adults, including pregnant women and new mothers, should be screened for depression as a routine part of health care, a government advisory group recommended Tuesday.

Depression is a common public health problem, and screening simply involves health workers asking about certain symptoms even if patients don’t mention them.

The second part of the recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is more difficult — ensuring systems are in place to properly diagnose and treat people identified through screening.

And the guideline, published by the Journal for the American Medical Association, couldn’t determine how often adults should be screened.

Some things to know about depression:

DEPRESSION IS MORE THAN NORMAL SADNESS Officially called major depressive disorder, depression interferes with people’s ability to function in their daily lives and can even lead to suicide. Nearly seven per cent of U.S. adults experience a depressive episode each year, the National Institute of Mental Health estimates.

Symptoms can include persistent sadness, feeling hopeless, difficulty concentrating, problems sleeping and loss of interest in once-pleasurable activities. People sometimes also experience physical symptoms, such as headaches or back pain, which can confuse diagnosis.

NO SINGLE CAUSE Depression can affect anyone, and there are multiple risk factors. A personal crisis, such as loss of a loved one, sometimes precedes depression, but it also can occur without any obvious trigger. Depression and other mood disorders tend to run in families, and depression frequently accompanies serious physical disorders.

Hormones can play a role, during pregnancy and after a woman gives birth. The task force cited a study that found about 10 per cent of new mothers experienced a postpartum depression episode, more serious and lasting longer than so-called “baby blues.”

WHY SCREEN? Depression can go unrecognized, especially if patients don’t seek a diagnosis. Updating 2009 guidelines, the task force reviewed years of research

ZIKA VIRUS The U.S. government is beginning research into a possible vaccine for the mosquito-borne Zika virus that is suspected of causing an unusual birth defect as it spreads in Latin America.

Don’t expect protection anytime soon — vaccine development typically takes years.

“This is not going to be overnight,” Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health said in an interview

and said Tuesday that screening for depression remains an important part of primary care for adults of all ages.

This time around, the guideline separately addresses pregnant and postpartum women, concluding they, too, benefit from screening.

A variety of screening questionnaires are available, such as one that asks how often, over the last two weeks, patients have felt bad about themselves or felt like they’re a failure, had little interest in doing things or experienced problems sleeping, sleeping or concentrating.

Still undetermined, the task force said, is how often to screen, given that a person’s circumstances and risk could change over time.

Those aren’t new recommendations several other health groups also have long urged depression screening, although there’s no data on how often it’s done. But the task force says one key is that appropriate follow-up be available to accurately diagnose those flagged by screening — and then to choose treatments that best address each person’s symptoms with the fewest possible side effects.

SCREENING IS A FIRST STEP Treatment options include psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, a variety of antidepressants or some combination.

One challenge is that there’s little way to predict which patient will respond to which treatment, Dr. Michael Thase of the University of Pennsylvania, who wasn’t involved with the task force, said in an accompanying editorial in JAMA. Many antidepressants have modest effects, and typical first-line therapies may not be enough for more severely affected patients, he noted.

Pending a better way to choose, primary care doctors may need to get creative to be sure patients don’t abandon treatment, Thase said. He suggested that health workers call to check if patients have filled their antidepressant prescriptions, or trying webbased symptom monitoring to see if they’re responding to therapy or need a switch.

A bigger challenge can be finding a specialist to whom primary care doctors can refer their more seriously affected patients, said Dr. Michael Klinkman of the University of Michigan, who also wasn’t involved with the task force.

“Either the capacity is not there, or the wait times are so long that a patient who is referred is in limbo for weeks and weeks while they might be fairly sick,” said Klinkman, a family physician who works with rural primary care providers to develop needed support systems.

Tuesday.

But there are vaccines in various stages of development for other viruses in the same family — dengue, West Nile and chikungunya — that offer a pattern for creating something similar against Zika, said Fauci, who directs NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

NIH researchers have begun some initial work, and the agency also plans to boost funding to some Brazilian scientists to accelerate Zika-related research, he said.

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HALIFAX — A New Brunswick woman who was told she can’t donate her kidney to her ailing baby boy says she has been touched by an outpouring of support and offers of help from around the world, even as she presses health officials to reverse a “frustrating” decision on her suitability to be a donor.

Ashley Barnaby said Tuesday that she has received overtures from people as far away as Columbia who say they are willing to donate a kidney to help her son, 18-month-old Zaccari Buell, who suffers from congenital nephrotic syndrome — a kidney condition — and heart issues.

“It’s unbelievable to know that someone is willing to go through all of that workup and surgery and the risks that come with surgery for someone they don’t even know and have just been following on Facebook,” she said about the social media site called Little warrior Zaccari. “It’s a blessing.

You can’t describe how nice it feels to know that someone else wants to help you and save your son.”

The young mother said people from the States, Canada and her community in Moncton offered to begin the screening process to determine whether they could be donors in October after the little boy was cleared of a life-threatening infection and could be added to the transplant list.

She said others reached out recently after she revealed that staff at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Hali-

fax rejected her application to be her son’s donor because of her history of high blood pressure and gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

The 28-year-old, who also has a seven-year-old son, said she was told she runs the risk of developing diabetes in the future if she gives her organ to her little boy.

But, Barnaby said the risk to herself is small compared to the kind of complete change the transplant would bring to Buell, who has spent much of his young life at hospitals in Nova Scotia and now requires 12 hours of dialysis daily at his Moncton home due to stage-four renal failure.

She said she underwent a threemonth assessment process that included multiple blood and urine tests, an abdominal ultasound, electrocardiogram, a two-hour screening with a social worker to discuss her mental health and kidney tests.

Barnaby said she disclosed her previous health issues and First Nations ethnicity in a questionnaire at the beginning of the process, but was told months later that those traits made her ineligible.

“I feel like we wasted three months of precious time,” she said.

“If I was told back in October that there was going to be too many red flags to move forward, then I could have looked at all those other people who want to start. It’s frustrating.”

Dr. Christine Dipchand, the medical director of the living kidney donation program, said that guidelines are used to assess living kidney donors with the purpose of ensuring donor safety.

Mass Appeal Directed by Lori Lane

A play by Bill C. Davis

at the Scott Block Theatre, on Little Gaetz, Feb.5 to 20

Tickets $25 or $17.50 on Thursdays

February 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 8 pm Valentines Day Matinée Feb. 14 at 2 pm

www.reddeerplayers.com or Sunworks 4924 50 Street

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This weekend over 300 cross country skiers are expected to converge at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area as the Red Deer Nordic and Parkland Ski Clubs host an Alberta Cup ski race there on Saturday and Sunday. Races are scheduled to run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

FRIDAY, JAN. 29

● Coffee Break @ the Timberlands Branch of Red Deer Public Library for adults is offered Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a hot beverage and a comfy chair and a good read.

SATURDAY, JAN. 30

● Benefit for Crystal Worth will be held on Jan. 30 at Stettler Community Hall. Highlights include pig roast at 6 p.m. followed by family dance at 7:30 p.m., silent auction and more. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Only advance tickets are available from Denise at 403-7405287, or from Well’s Furniture in Stettler for $50 each or $5 for children 12 years and under. T-shirts with Worth’s slogan on them are also available for $30 each. Worth is a 30 year-old Alix mother fighting cancer. ● Lacombe Community Refugee Effort is hosting a fundraising concert on Jan. 30, 7 p.m. at Wolf Creek Community Church with performances by Flat Iron Jazz Group and others in support of a Syrian family they are sponsoring. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Mary C. Moore Public Library and Sunny 94 FM. Collections of household items are also sought. To donate small items, contact Isabel at 403-782-5348, and for large items contact Walter at 403-782-2425. ● Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance on Jan. 30 at Royal Canadian Legion Innisfail Hall. Music by Leo Dumont.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Non-singles and everyone welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. ● Impasto Duo Chamber Music Concert with piano and flute will be presented at St. Luke’s Anglican Church on Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by silver collection. Contact Elizabeth at 4o3-347-2114. ● Spruce View Lions Annual Old-Time Fiddle Jamboree and Dance will be held on Jan. 30 at Spruce View Community Hall.

Happy Hour and beef on a bun supper at 5:30 p.m. Fiddlers perform from 7 to 9 p.m. with dance to follow. Piano accompaniment provided. Adults cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Fiddlers and preschoolers free.

Net proceeds to S.T.A.R.S. Fiddlers are asked to preregister. Door prizes courtesy of Central Alberta Co-ops. Contact Darwin at 403-986-2004 or Neil at 403-728-3798. ● Play Date Extravaganza will encourage early literacy in this first ever community play date, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to noon at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Play with your child ages birth to five years and leave with ideas that turn ordinary

objects into some of your child’s favourite toys, enjoy stories and more. ● Simple Science Fun with Ms. Frizzle goes Jan. 30, 1 to 2 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch. Hop on the Magic School Bus with your family to celebrate Family Literacy Day, enjoy Magic School Bus stories and movies, and more. Ages seven years and up. ● Arts and Craft Beer Fundraiser for Red Deer Arts Council and the Emerging Artist Award will be held on Jan. 30 at Festival Hall. Highlights include live music with St. James Gate, dancing, craft beer , appetizers by several local restaurants, 50/50, raffle, and more. Doors open and beer tasting at 7 p.m.

Dance at 9 p.m. Tickets available at Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre for $50 per person, or $350 for a table of eight. See www.reddeerartscouncil.ca. Donations of raffle items valued at $100 and more sought. ● 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 Jan. 30 session is called Chihuly-esque 3D Sculptures.

All materials supplied. Families welcome.

Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission.

SUNDAY, JAN. 31

● Annual Lacombe Fiddler’s Jamboree will be presented on Jan. 31 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Lacombe Upper Elementary School.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for children ages 10 years and under. Sponsored by Maetche Music Studio, 403-358-4635.

TUESDAY, FEB. 2

● Ground Hog Day Supper will be held on Feb. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. at Delburne Hall. the menu features roast pork, baked potatoes and more. Supper costs $12 for adults, $6 for children ages six to 12 years, and free for preschoolers. Sponsored by Delburne United Church. Contact Lenora at 403-749-2083. ● Let’s Talk About the Arts Speaker Series at Red Deer Public Library presents Red Deer Advocate entertainment reporter Lana Michelin on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. speaking about the local arts scene in the Snell Auditorium at Downtown Branch. Tickets are $10 from all RDPL branches, or at the door. See www.rdpl.org ● Buttoned-Up Smashbooks program for teens will go Feb. 2 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the mezz at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Create a smashbook to keep poetry, stories and art in one place from an old book, and the library’s massive stash of buttons.

● Heartland Cowboy Church will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Stettler Agriplex. Cowboy church will be held Feb. 2 and 16. Phone 403-742-4273. ● Sunrise Toastmasters is held Tuesday mornings at 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 40 Holmes Street west of Canadian Tire (north). Toastmasters improves both communication and leadership skills. Everyone welcome. Phone 403-343-0091 or see www.toastmasters.org ● Build Your Brain Through Music — multi-media interactive presentation exploring ability of music to improve brain processes — will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Music can lift your mood, improve hearing, memory, concentration, support pain control and more. Contact Lyn at 403-318-1715 maturitymusic@gmail. com. Free.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3

● Community garden organizational meeting will be held on Feb. 3, 7 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Contact Greg at 403-318-9356. ● Tell-A-Story for ages seven takes place on Feb. 3 and 17 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch.

Children under seven welcome with an adult.

Drop in for storytelling games, theatre, puppets, and more. ● Travel Memories at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch will be held Feb. 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Waskasoo Meeting Room. Listen to a talk on Newfoundland — Wedding Bells and Vikings, share your own travel adventures, and enjoy a coffee or tea. Contact Donna Stewart or Priscilla at 403-346-2100. ● Stettler Art Group — Church Mice — meet every Wednesday at Stettler United Church Christian Education Wing at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists are asked to bring their own art supplies and lunch. Coffee supplied. The cost is $2 per session. Sessions cease at the end of May and resume Sept. Contact Donna Lea at 403-742-5690. ● Life is Funny — Red Deer Comedians at The Hub on Ross — Wednesdays, next Feb. 3. Come early if you want to tell a few jokes. All ages and abilities welcome to watch or participate. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Sylvan Lake Legion potluck and jam session is held the first Wednesday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. Come to play, sing, dance or listen. Admission is $2, including coffee and lunch at 2:30 p.m. Potluck begins at noon followed by the jam session at 1 p.m. Contact Margie at 403-746-3153. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with R.R.4 is on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4

● Stettler Genealogy Club meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Stettler Public Library.

Discover your roots and explore your family tree. Beginner and experienced researchers welcome. Contact dguba@telus.net or 403-

742-8369. ● Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation will be offered on Thursdays Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Newcomers are invited to learn everything you need to know to pass the citizenship test using the study book Discover Canada. To find out more and to register, contact Lissette Velasquez at 403-304-3622, lissette.velasquez@ care2centre.ca. Co-sponsored by Central Alberta Refugee Effort and RDPL. ● Preparing for Tax Season will be presented by Central Alberta Refugee Effort on Feb. 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Newcomers are invited to find out what they need to know to prepare for tax season. To register, contact Lissette Velasquez at 403-304-3622, lissette.velasquez@ care2centre.ca. ● Colouring Time for Adults is offered on the first Thursday of each month, next Feb. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Colouring pages and supplies provided. ● First Thursday concert on Feb. 4 will be held at Studio A at Red Deer College Arts Centre and features a program for marimba and piano featuring percussionist Anne-Julie Caron, Akiko Tominaga as musical guests starting at noon. Phone 403-342-9122. Free will donation at the door. Sponsored by Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. ● Red Deer Art Club has ongoing sessions every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre.

These afternoons are open to all who are interested in learning techniques and sharing ideas using water based mediums. Open to beginner or advanced artists. For more information email reddeerartclub@gmail.com or see www.reddeerartclub.com, or search out the club on Facebook. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Feb. 4, 7 to 10 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Purt’ Near Country Band. Admission is $7.

Phone 403-347-6165 or 403-342-2875. ● Red Deer College Performing Arts has several upcoming events. The Tempest — The Works of William Shakespeare will be featured on Mainstage at Arts Centre Feb. 4 to 6 and 10 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Feb. 6 and 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets are required for The Tempest. Thursday Live Concert will showcase the work of music students on Feb. 4 in Studio A, Arts Centre at 1 p.m. with funds supporting various local charities. Theatre for Young Audiences Butt Ugly Collaboration with RDC will be presented on Feb. 13 at 4 and 5 p.m. in Studio A, Arts Centre. Admission by donation. See rdc.ab.ca/showtime ● PFLAG Canada Red Deer Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in room 2601 at Red Deer College. The first meeting of the group will be Feb. 4. Contact reddeerab@pflagcanada.ca, 1-888-530-6777 ext. 562.

Listings open to cultural/non-profit groups. Fax: 341-6560; phone: 314-4325; e-mail: editorial@reddeeradvocate.com by noon Tuesday for insertion following Thursday.

B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Book to Movie Day will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Young readers ages seven and up are welcome to read the book of the month, and then watch the movie and enjoy popcorn, and discussion after the film. Children under seven must bring an adult. Call 403-3093488. On Feb. 20 enjoy A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond. ● Cover 2 Cover Book Club will meet on Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. The theme will be blind date with a banned book. Visit www. rdpl.org/programs/book-clubs/cover2cover.

New members always welcome. Phone 403341-3822. ● Fireside Readers book club will meet on Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. There will be a Skype conference on the book TransAtlantic with author Colum McCann. Phone 403-3429110. See the blog at http://firesidereaders. rdpl.org/. If you can’t attend meetings, read along and post your comments. ● Norwegian Laft Hus Society offers lessons in rosemaling painting with Karen Westly on Feb. 6 for $45. Paint and plate supplied. To register, contact norwegianlafthus@gmail.com or phone 403-3472055. ● Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Ambassador Breakfast will be held on Feb. 19, 8 to 9 a.m. at RDRWA office at 4918 59 St. In addition to creating an Integrated Watershed Management Plan, The RDRWA decided to bring watershed management to life by engaging in a Social Lab — Project AWESOME ( A Watershed Environmental System Of Municipal Excellence) — one of the prototype teams engaged in Project Blue Thumb, and they will be speaking about their project. Their goal is to enable change so that municipalities have the capacity to protect and restore watershed features (e.g. wetlands/riparian areas) in order to improve or maintain surface and groundwater quality.

RSVP to info@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403340-7379 by noon on Feb. 17. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Feb. 11; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Feb. 19; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Feb. 29; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. A Chicken Supper will be held on Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. for a cost of $12 in advance. A jam session will be featured on Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m. for $2.50. Phone 403346-4043. ● Big — The Musical — will be presented by Hunting Hills High School on March 11, 12, 17 to 19, 7 p.m. nightly at Red Deer Memorial Centre. Cost is $15 for students, children and seniors, $20 for adults, and $40 for dinner theatre optional event on March 11 and 12, or $12 on March 17 — Cheap Night.

Tickets on sale at huntinghills.rdpsd.ab.ca.

Tickets will be available at the door only if not sold out. Based on Tom Hanks motion picture. Contact trevor. pikkert@rdpsd.ab.ca, or 403-342-6655, ext. 1115. ● GrammaLink-Africa Fabric Sale in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign will be held on April 23 at Gaetz Memorial United Church. Donations of fabric, one metre or more, wool, yarns, notions and patterns are all accepted for this sale until April 15. For pick-up of donations or more information, call Mary Ellen at 403-340-1365 or Shirley at 403347-5958. ● Central Alberta Quilters’ Guild Twenty-Fifth Annual Quilt Show will be presented on April 1 and 2 at Parkland Pavilion Westerner Park. Show hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All levels of quilters welcome to submit entries at centralalbertaquilters.org until March 5. Show coordinator is Cheryl at cgwhitten@shaw.ca, 403-347-0322. ● Stop Light Night at Alberta Sports Hall of Fame takes place Feb. 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult. No Valentines’s date? No problem! Enjoy exciting challenges, games and trivia while wearing colours to represent your availability. Grand prize draw will be held. ● Alberta Health Services is offering the free workshop Eating Well with Diabetes — Carb Smart — for people working to manage pre-diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes on Feb. 11 on March 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and on Feb. 22 and March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Red Deer Diabetes Education Centre, 4755 49 St. Bay C. See www. albertahealthservices.ca/assets/programs/pscdm-central-calendar-2016-winter.pdf or call 1-877-314-6997. ● Join Hands for Building a Future for Somali Children Gala Night will be held on Feb. 27 at Festival Hall from 6 to 10 p.m.

Highlights include international buffet, keynote speaker Danielle Klooster, entertainment

by Roses and Smoke by Kaylee Rose and Paeton Cameron, Vilma Hay-Dee and others, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, photo booth, door prizes and much more. Tickets are $40 each or a table of eight for $300. Book online at www.educationforsomalia.com, with pick up at the door or at Little Start Restaurant or The Hub on Ross. Sponsors welcome. Contact wilson.l.@me.com, or Zainab at 403-5504067, Zainab.mohamoud@gmail.com. ● Love Notes Valentine’s Dessert Concert ’20s Style offers musical entertainment by ihana, Soliloquy choirs and guests, delicious desserts, ’20s themed music, silent auction and more on Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church. Support choral music in Central Alberta. Tickets cost $30 each from Marla at 403-352-9650 or Love Notes Dessert Concert Facebook page. See www.csusreddeer.com. Period-era costumes welcome. ● Operation Welcome to Canada is a local group putting together shoe boxes for Syrian immigrant children. To contribute, cheques may be deposited to Servus Credit Union account 12942710, or contributing shoe boxes filled with items for children or donating items for children at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. Contact opwelcome2can@gmail.com. ● Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Leonard’s Church Hall will be celebrated on Feb. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. The menu features sausages, pancakes and beverage. Admission is $7 for adults, free for children ages six years and under, and $15 for a family. Phone 403-346-5744. ● Alberta Invasive Species Council Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held at Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 10, 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. Register in advance at abinvasives.ca prior to March 4. ● Stettler Ranch Rodeo Competition will be held on Feb. 14 starting at 11 a.m. for various events including branding, sorting, penning, trailer loading, doctoring. Teams of four welcome. Must have at least one female per team. Entry fee is $400 per team.

A deposit of $100 is needed to hold a spot.

Register at Stettler Agricultural Office, 403742-6288. First 14 teams accepted. Free to watch. Food bank donations encouraged.

Family Day sleigh rides will be offered if weather permits from 1 to 4 p.m. at Stettler Agriculture Society Grounds. Coffee, hot chocolate, and more provided. Food bank donations encouraged for sleigh rides. ● Duane Steele Concert at Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre will be featured on March 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Advance tickets cost $20 from the senior centre front desk.

See goldencircle.ca, or phone 403-343-6074. ● The Leadership Centre of Central Alberta presents Diamonds and Denim with co-host Spinal Cord Injury Alberta on Feb. 12 at Sheraton Hotel Red Deer Tuscany Room. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. with dance with live band, diamond pendant raffle, live and silent auction to follow. Seating limited to 350. For information and tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, contact Linda at 403-340-0324 or Doug at 403-341-5060. ● Magdalene House Society is seeking volunteers to assist with driving clients to appointments, visiting with clients, taking clients to recreational outings and more. Contact 587-273-4324, magdalenehouses@gmail. com to apply and find out more. ● Annual Freeze the House Charity Bonspiel presented by Fas Gas Plus in support of Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta on Feb. 19 to 21 at Pidherney Curling Centre. To register as a participant contact RMHCentralAlberta.org or call 403-340-2007, or to volunteer contact amy@rmhcentralalberta.org, or call the above phone number.

Early bird registration available until Jan. 31 and final deadline of Feb. 15. Volunteer positions include Freeze the House Charity Bonspiel Ambassadors, Tournament Director and others. Other event highlights include Friday Night Mixer featuring five restaurant stations and a complimentary cocktail in the Pidherney CentreLounge, Saturday Night Dinner and Dance at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel with entertainment from Randi Boulton (tickets $100), Pay the Pro on the ice with curling celebrities John Morris, Curling Olympic Gold Medalist and Carter Rycroft, World Champion and Curling Olympic Silver Medalist, Team photos with the curling celebrities, Learn to curl session, $25,000 Draw to the Button contest, Saturday and Sunday light breakfast, Bonspiel awards, Participant swag bags, Social Media Challenge, Raffle and 50/50. ● Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations until January 31 for the 2016 induction process. To nominate an individual or team that has attained a high level of excellence and brought recognition or honour to Alberta, visit www.ashfm.ca for a nomination

package, or contact debbie@ashfm.ca, 403341-8614. ● Servus Credit Union Annual Bowl for Kids in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Red Deer is seeking individuals, businesses, and groups to collect pledges, bowl, and join the festivities at Heritage Bowling Centre on March 8. To get involved, or find out more see www.bbbsreddeer.ca, or call 403-342-6500. ● Jazz at the Lake Concert Series features four musical events. Two dance/concerts — Feb. 20 with The Alberta Big Rocks Band and on May 21 with Johnny Summers Little Big Band, will both be held at Sylvan Lake Community Centre. Admission for each is $25. Two concerts — Aug. 20 with Tommy Banks in Concert, and on Sept. 23 with The Brothers Landreth in Concert, will both be held at Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake. Admission for each of these is $35. All events begin at 8 p.m. Tickets and information are available online at www.jazzatthelake.com ● Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School presents Mary Poppins theatre production, Feb. 11 to 13 with shows at 7 p.m., and matinee on Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 each from Notre Dame office, or from cast and crew members. Preview night will be offered on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. with admission by donation. ● Knights of Columbus 4503 Annual Steak Fry goes Feb. 7 at St. Augustine Parish Hall in Ponoka. Wine and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. followed by buffet supper at 6 p.m., entertainment, guest speaker, 50/50 draw, meat draws, and door prizes. Menu features barbecue steak, baked potato, garlic bread, desserts and more. Proceeds to St. Augustine Building Fund. Tickets cost $25 per person. Contact Bernie at 403-783-2386 for tickets. ● Magdalene House Sweet Tooth for Justice — Annual Day of Awareness on Human Trafficking — will be held Feb. 20 and features comedian Stacy Pederson, desserts, and more at Black Knight Inn from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Patrons and volunteers needed.

Tickets are $75 each. Contact magdalenehouses@gmail.com, or 587-273-4328. ● Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery requires volunteer event volunteers to work at MAGapalooza: DIY Theatre on Feb. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m., with set up on Feb. 14.

Contact abbey.cruikshank@reddeer.ca or 403-309-8405. ● Whisker Rescue has many volunteer opportunities including bingo and casino volunteers, adoption events volunteers and much more. Contact Diane at 403-347-1251, dicat@live.ca. ● Rotract Club of Red Deer seeking adult students and young professionals aged 18 to 3o years of age for leadership opportunities and more. Learn more about the club, making a difference, and membership opportunities. Contact rotaractclubofreddeer@gmail.com, or see Facebook for more details.

● Singing Valentines by Wild Rose Harmonizers are available to serenade your loved one and say, “I love you,” on Feb. 12 and 13 in gentle harmony. The Harmonizers have quartets who will present a red rose and take a photo with the recipient at home or work and perform two tender love songs. The cost is $40 in Red Deer and $45 outside Red Deer. For bookings, contact Fran at 403-3470436, or Ralph at 403-347-9852. Book early as limited spaced are available. The deadline is Feb. 10. For more information visit www. harmonizers.ca. ● Independent Achievers — Business Women Networking Together — will hold a special gala on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at Radisson Hotel featuring Kimberly Darbyson on Colors and Personality — a humorous and interactive presentation. Adults only. Cocktails available. Preregister by Feb. 3. Event will be cancelled if less than 20 participants. Cost is $40 for members, and $50 for non-members.

To confirm attendance, contact independentachievers.com. ● Heart Month national campaign in support of Heart and Stroke Foundation has several local events. Dress Less Stressed Day will be held on Feb. 10. Businesses are invited to get involved and invite employees to dress in casual attire for $20 or more each. Rebels Game Night on Feb. 27 features the HSF at Telus Community Corner selling tuques and raffle tickets. Bridging Hearts on Feb. 29 is offering sales of paper hearts for $5 to stretch across the Red Deer River bridge. Paper hearts are available at Go Auto locations, Uncle Ben’s RV, Big 105 FM, and HSF office. At least 455 hearts are needed to reach across the entire bridge.

Throughout the month of Feb. businesses and individuals are invited to be creative and put on events. Door to door canvassers are needed also. Please register events at heartandstroke.ca/help or call 403-342-4435. ● Family Day Friday Dance will be held on Feb. 12, 7 p.m. at Festival Hall. Based on community dances of days gone by, the event features live country music and Metis fiddling by Trent Agecoutay and the Uncle Brothers as well as a variety of DJ tunes for the whole family, a chance to learn a Metis jig, enjoy homemade pie, bannock and jam and other refreshments, door prizes, children’s activities and more for the whole family. Country Pride Dance Club, Red Deer Arts Council, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, City of Red Deer, and Peavey Mart have joined with Red Deer Native Friendship Society in support of Asooahum Crossing. Tickets available at Peavey Mart, Red Deer Native Friendship Centre, at the door, or online at www.countrypridedanceclub.ca and cost $20 per family of four, $10 per adult, $5 per youth, and free for children three years and under. ● Dance featuring Country Gems with Gerry Goertzen at Ponoka Moose Lodge Hall, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. Cost is $15, and $13 for Moose members. Lunch included. See www.AlbertaDanceNews.com, or call Jean or Fred at 403-783-8587.

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METZ Elizabeth (Betty) Katherine Nov. 19, 1924 - Jan. 26, 2016 Elizabeth (Betty) passed away peacefully at 91 years of age at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on January 26, 2016. She leaves to mourn her son Allan (Rose Marie) Metz of Calgary; daughter Marcie (Ted) Sherback of Sylvan Lake; grandchildren Mindy Metz, Lee and Mark Sherback; great-grandchildren Jordyn, Kaitlyn and Austin Sherback; and sisters Rose Stein and Sheila Rollack. Elizabeth was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Peter, and granddaughter Crystal Metz. The family would like to thank the staff at Revera Retirement Living, and RDRH for their care and support.

MOORE Danny 1925 - 2016 Danny Moore passed away with his loving wife, Isabelle, and the rest of his family at his bedside Saturday January Births 23, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Danny was healthy witty and vibrant until the day he passed. Danny lived almost his entire life in Red Deer, pouring his heart and soul into the Moore family car ARE YOU EXPECTING dealership, Northwest Motors, A BABY SOON? starting work at the age of 15 and retiring at 80. The car Welcome Wagon business took a backseat to has a World War II when at age 17 special package Danny joined the Canadian just for you & Air Force for 3 years, the last your little one!

2 of which were spent For more information, overseas. 5 years after Call Lori, 403-348-5556 returning from the war he met the love of his life, Isabelle Rowan. They were married in 1953 and celebrated their 62nd Marriages wedding anniversary this past August. Danny and Isabelle had 3 children; Danielle (Bill), Darrell (Sharon) and Brent, and have 8 grandchildren;, Rowan and Molly, Carter, Grace and Eric, and Mike, Kristy and Danny.

Danny traveled extensively around the world with Isabelle. He was an accomplished fisherman and had an interest in classic Chrysler vehicles which started with a 1924 Chrysler (the first year Chrylsers were manufactured) which found its way into the Moore family dealership where it still remains today. Danny rarely FORSMAN - ABUHAN missed his weekly smear Jerry and Linda Forsman of card games at Northwest Kneehill County and Motors or his Saturday Federico and Caridad Northwest staff lunches, but Abuhan of Dinagat Island of what trumped everything else the Philippines are pleased in his life was his devotion to to announce the Isabelle, his children and for wedding of their children the last 30 years, his Jason and Checil. grandchildren. Danny was so Their wedding was held quietly and equally proud of January 9, 2016 in Red Deer all of his grandchildren’s varied activities, sports, and interests and had a special ability to focus on what was important to each and every one of them, just as he had done with his children. Danny was predeceased by his mother and father, Fred and Margaret Moore, and his brothers and partners at Northwest Motors, Bill and Richard Moore. He was also predeceased by Richard’s wife, Joanne Moore along with his sister Ruth Sakofsky and her husband Charlie Safofsky and his daughter in law, Tracy Moore. Danny is survived by his wife Isabelle, his 3 children, his grandchildren, his sister-inlaw, Ruth Moore and numerous loyal and caring nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held for Danny at 2 PM on Friday January 29, 2016 at Eventide Funeral Chapel 4820-45 St Red Deer. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to any charity that has touched the lives of the donors or their loved ones.

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ARBOUR Bernard 1945 - 2016 Bernard Joseph Edmond ‘Bernie’ Arbour of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Bernie was a beloved resident of the Michener Centre since he was eight years old. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother and sisters; Evelyn Fortier of Edmonton, Alberta, Laurent (Cathy) Arbour of Osoyoos, British Columbia, Delores Wood of Airdrie, Alberta, and Jeannine Mitran of Oliver, British Columbia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and his many friends and caregivers at Michener Services. Bernie was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Arbour and his parents, Oscar and Marie Arbour. A Celebration of Bernie’s Life will be held at the Michener Centre at a later date. Interment will take place at the Didsbury Cemetery at a later date. 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 403.340.4040.

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Occupiers in Oregon urged to go home JAILED LEADER URGED REMAINING MILITANTS TO ABANDON WILDLIFE REFUGE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BURNS, Ore. — A day after eight members of an armed anti-government group were arrested, their jailed leader on Wednesday urged a handful of remaining militants to abandon the Oregon wildlife refuge they have occupied for more than three weeks and where they are now surrounded by federal agents.

After militant leader Ammon Bundy made his first court appearance in Portland on Wednesday, his attorney, Mike Arnold, read this statement from his client: “Please stand down.

Go home and hug your families. This fight is now in the courts.”

It was unclear whether the remnant of Bundy’s followers still holed up at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge south of Burns was ready to heed his advice.

Meanwhile, details began to emerge about the confrontation Tuesday on a remote highway that resulted in the arrest of Bundy and other leading figures in the group of occupiers, and in the death of militant Robert Finicum.

Bundy followers gave conflicting accounts of how Finicum died. One said Finicum charged at FBI agents, who then shot him. A member of the Bundy family said Finicum did nothing to provoke the agents.

An Oregon man who says he witnessed the shootout says he heard about a half-dozen shots but didn’t see anyone get hit, and that the shooting happened quickly — over maybe 12 or 15 seconds. Raymond Doherty told KOIN-TV (http://is.gd/AgNSdm) that he was about 100 feet back and couldn’t see who specifically was shooting. But, he added, “I saw them shooting at each other.”

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A man and woman who lived at the camp were killed in the Tuesday evening shooting and three other victims remained in serious condition.

“We have no evidence that they were targeted because they are homeless,” Chief Kathleen O’Toole told a City Council panel on Wednesday.

No arrests have been made. Police believe the shooters weren’t homeless but were acquainted with the victims.

It was the second fatal attack at a Seattle homeless camp within the past six months. In August, a homeless woman was beaten to death under a bridge and her husband was attacked.

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to release any details about the encounter or even to verify that it was Finicum who was killed.

Also on Wednesday, a federal judge in Portland unsealed a criminal complaint that said the armed group had explosives and night-vision goggles and that they were prepared to fight at the refuge or in the nearby town of Burns.

Someone told authorities about the equipment on Jan. 2, when the group took over Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, according to the document.

Bundy and the seven others are charged with felony counts of “conspiracy to impede officers of the United States from their official duties through the use of force, intimidation, or threats.”

The criminal complaint stresses that point. It states that the 16 employees at the wildlife refuge “have been prevented from reporting to work because of threats of violence posed by the defendants and others occupying the property.”

Federal law officials and Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward held a news conference on Wednesday in which they called on the rest of the occupiers to go home. There is a huge law enforcement presence in the region, and the FBI has now set up checkpoints outside the refuge.

FBI agent Greg Bretzing said people could leave through checkpoints “where they will be identified.” He did not say whether any of them face arrest. He said negotiators were available to talk if they have “questions or concerns.”

Bretzing also defended the FBI-led operation that resulted in the arrest of Bundy and other leaders, and in the death of Finicum. “I will say that the armed occupiers were given ample opportunities to leave peacefully,” he said. ing more than $7 million to address the crisis.

O’Toole said police officers and social workers have been visiting other nearby homeless camps to reassure people that they are not in danger because of the shooting.

“We’ll get out there again today,” she said Wednesday.

Palestinian stabs, wounds Israeli in West Bank attack GAZA, Palestinian Territory — Israeli police say a Palestinian has stabbed and seriously wounded an Israeli man in the West Bank.

Police spokeswoman Luba Samri says Wednesday’s attack took place near a gas station in the West Bank settlement of Givat Zeev. She said a 50-year-old man was stabbed and that he was evacuated to hospital.

She said the attacker, whose identity was not immediately known, was apprehended.

The attack is the latest in more than four months of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Some 26 Israelis and one American student have been killed in Palestinian attacks. At least 149 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, 104 of whom are said by Israel to have been attackers. The remainder have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops.

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Oregon State Police man a roadblock at the intersection of highways 395 and 20 outside of Burns, Ore., Wednesday morning. Authorities were restricting access to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters being occupied by an armed group after one of the occupiers was killed during a traffic stop and eight more, including the group’s leader Ammon Bundy, were arrested.

Ward said multiple law-enforcement agencies put together “the best tactical plan they could.”

Bundy followers took to social media to offer conflicting accounts of Finicum’s final moments.

In a video posted to Facebook, Mike McConnell said he was driving a vehicle carrying Ammon Bundy and another occupier, Brian Cavalier. He said Finicum was driving a truck and with him were Ryan Bundy — Ammon’s brother — as well as three others.

He said the convoy was driving through a forest when they were stopped by agents in heavy-duty trucks. He said agents first pulled him

out of the vehicle, followed by Ammon Bundy and Cavalier.

When agents approached the truck driven by Filicum, he drove off with officers in pursuit. McConnell said he did not see what happened next, but he heard from others who were in that vehicle that they encountered a roadblock.

The truck got stuck in a snowbank, and Finicum got out and “charged them. He went after them,” McConnell said.

Relatives of Ammon Bundy offered similar accounts, but they said Finicum did nothing to provoke FBI agents.

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tion of the requirements.

The California Energy Commission on Wednesday approved standards for energy efficiency, colour and minimum lifetime for general purpose light-emitting diodes — the kind used in household lamps. Requirements also were set for directional lamps of about 2 inches or smaller.

Bulbs sold in California must meet the standards as of 2018.

BROWNSVILLE, Minn. — Canadian Pacific Railway says six train cars loaded with soybean oil ended up in the Mississippi River after a freight train derailed in southeastern Minnesota.

The railroad says about 15 cars derailed around 10 p.m. Tuesday on tracks about three miles south of Brownsville. CP was able to get five cars back on the tracks Wednesday, but says the six cars in the river need to be unloaded so they can be moved without fear of leaking.

CP plans to reinstall the tracks so empty cars can be brought in to unload the cars in the river.

A sheen has been found downstream, which would indicate the presence of soybean oil. CP says soybean oil is not dangerous but a boom has been deployed to contain any release.

California adopts first energy standards for household LEDs SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has become the first state to set energy standards for household LEDs and track-lighting bulbs — a move that could save consumers billions in utility bills and prompt nationwide adop-

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals announced the reward Wednesday. Florida wildlife officers responded to the Mariner’s Cay condominium in Hypoluxo this month after a woman found a 5-foot blacktip shark in the pool.

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TODAY IN HISTORY January 28 1980 — Canada’s Ambassador to Iran, Kenneth Taylor, engineers escape of six U.S. diplomats, housed with Canadian Embassy staff since November 22, 1979, when the U.S. Embassy was overrun during the Iranian revolution, and 66 hostages taken.

The Americans leave with Canadian passports; followed by Taylor a few hours later.

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1965 —Alan Beddoe sees Parliament pass an Act adopting his Maple Leaf design for a new flag. Over 2,000 designs were submitted. Queen Elizabeth II issues a royal proclamation, declaring a new National Flag of Canada, effective February 15, 1965.

1954 — Thousands of starving elk in southwestern Alberta are reported raiding livestock feed supplies throughout the area.

1948 — Mackenzie King announces his retirement; the Commonwealth’s longest-serving prime minister.

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Alberta’s rarest grazing lease: a sign welcoming anglers and not an oil well in sight.

I’m getting the feeling that great per wellsite times the total number of change is coming to Alberta’s public wellsites known to be on public land land — grazing lease mess. My cau- grazing leases, further vindication for tious advisors warn against optimism, my own long - time opening bid, ante, but there is suddenly a lot going on. estimate.

Public land grazing lease rent is The problem here is total lack of currently under review after being transparency and a stupid and neglistuck at far below private gent government that admits land going rates for at it has no idea of the total lost least two decades. There to Alberta. Add in pipeline are credible rumblings rights of way, larger facility that the Alberta Wildersites, the fact that that the ness Association is prevast majority of compenpared to take legal action sation amounts are negotiagainst grazing leaseholdated privately between the ers abusing the public’s leaseholder and the comparight of access to public ny, plus the utter insanity of land. permitting the private sale There is a Public Acof public land grazing leases counts meeting on Februfor up to $150 per acre, and ary 4th to discuss grazing I am sticking with my total BOB leases with the departannual cost estimate of beSCAMMELL ment of Environment and tween $130 and $150 million.

Parks as well as the GrazALI has done a great serOUTDOORS ing Lease Association. Polvice by comparing two sysiticians suggest I attend tems in force and two that and give my views. I can’t, but expect nearly came into force for Alberta, to the Alberta Fish and Game Associa- show the position Alberta and its graztion and the AWA will be there to rep- ing leaseholders, would be in regardresent their many thousands of mem- ing the estimated $50 million annual bers. compensation pot under each of the Most exciting development of all is systems. the recently released “paper,” “AlterBEAR IN MIND THAT, UNDER native Models of Compensation on Al- THE PRESENT SYSTEM, ALBERTA berta’s Crown Grazing Lease Lands,” GETS NOTHING, THE LEASEHOLDby the independent Alberta Land In- ERS GET THE $50 MILLION. stitute, founded in 2012 and based at If Saskatchewan’s system were imthe University of Alberta. Inspired by plemented in Alberta, grazing. Leasethe Auditor General’s Report last year, holders would receive $5,752,000 in the ALI got into the guesstimate game rental fee discounts and the provincial of the annual cost to Albertans of Cow- government would retain $44,378,000 boy Welfare, the practice of permitting from compensation payments annualmere public land grazing leaseholders ly. to keep all the surface disturbance If the provincial government imcompensation payments made by oil plemented the MD of Taber’s system and gas operators for damage their op- for the 54,845 acres of Special Areas erations cause to public land subject lands recently transferred to it, the to grazing leases. provincial government would retain The AG’s opening bid, estimated, an estimated $36,762,000 annually, and $25 million annually, using grazing as- $13,368,000 would be provided to leasesociation figures. The ALI has upped holders. the ante, doubling it to $50 million Under the Thurber Report and reper year by averaging a very few Sur- sulting Bill 31 that was passed in 1998 face Rights Board decisions at $1500 by the Alberta government but never

proclaimed, Crown grazing leaseholders across the province would be collectively compensated at an annual rate of $9,687,000 and the Government of Alberta could gain an additional $40,443,000 of annual revenue from oil and gas operators. Applying the proposed Charges Regulation under the Agricultural Dispositions Statutes Amendment Act, 1999 to Alberta’s current wellsites on grazing lease lands would result in payments of approximately $4,605,000 to leaseholders per year and provincial revenues of an additional $45,525,000 compared to Alberta’s 2013-14 system.

Using the ALI estimate method and averaging the four system results means Alberta loses $40 million each year and that it has lost $640 million dollars in the last 16 Years since Bill 31 was passed, but not proclaimed, into the pockets of a very few filthy rich grazing leaseholders, aka ranchers.

How much has been lost since this boondoggle was misbegotten? Hard

to say, because nobody seems to know when that was. My guess is the latter years of the Social Credit dynasty or early in the PC one that followed; say 40 years ago to be merciful to the feeble — minded. Over that time, again using the ALI’s $40 million a year, our government has given away, lost, misappropriated $1,600,000,000.00. There are people doing time for considerably less.

ALI raises the question of what should be done with future compensation if and when the government ever gets around to doing the right thing.

Simple: it must go to catching up on what it is paid for in the first place; to heal, repair, look after the massive damage done by the mindless moiling for oil over-supply in the last 70 years to our public land and everything that lives on it, including most of our native fish, now nearing extinction.

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

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Looking for different or unusual varieties of plants To be viable, When purchasing seed, look for gerplant nurser- mination instructions. If instructions ies, greenhous- are not included, look for information es and garden on the internet on what cultural recenters choose quirements are needed for the seed to a n n u a l s , p e - germinate. rennials, vines A glance through www.theseedman. s h r u b s a n d com shows a tempting number of the trees that sell usual plant seeds along with the usual well in their ones. Ones that stood out were the difLINDA area. It is more ferent varieties of strawberries, white, TOMLINSON cost effective to yellow and red, a large selection of GARDENING purchase and cacti, interesting vegetables along with plant one or tree seeds. two selections of a plant variety as opposed to all the selections available but plant fewer of each.

Big Box stores bring in plants that are ordered by head office which makes mass purchases allowing plants to be sold at the lowest price. Smaller operations will grow different plant material but they too are fighting the rising costs and choose the plants sold to the masses.

Gardeners that are looking for different or unusual plants might want to look at seed sources or plant catalogues.

Remember, GMO seeds are not available for the general public to purchase. Companies that advertise GMO free seed are GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN paying on the public fear factor.

There is some information about zone hardiness but not for all plants.

Latin names are included which allows the buy to research to see if the seeds are likely to survive locally.

The Seedman has been in Business for many years gathering seed from around the world. He ships to Canada but prices are in US dollars. www.heritageharvestseed.com sells heritage seed or seed that has been saved and replanted for a large number of years. Purchasing this seed, allows the gardener the ability to save

this seed with the knowledge that next year’s crop will come true from seed.

The selection of heritage tomatoes, beans and vegetables is extensive and diverse. Growing information is included making it easier to choose varieties that will in successful.

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Survive and thrive while winter camping WHETHER IT’S HARD-CORE OR GLAMPING

camping fuel will freeze in extreme temperatures. Staying hydrated is important and you’ll need fuel if you find it necessary to melt snow.

Staying warm: ● Wear layers to trap heat: a base layer, a warm layer, plus potentially another light layer, and a shell to hold the warmth in and keep you dry. Never wear cotton as it doesn’t provide any insulation when wet and won’t dry without heat. ● Keep a warm drink in your coat or sleeping bag day and night. The heat from the bottle will help keep you warm and your water won’t freeze. ● Sleep with a change of clothes in your sleeping bag and get changed in the bag. ● Keep boots warm overnight in your sleeping bag. Put wet boots in a garbage bag to keep your sleeping bag dry. ● If you’re out for a four- to fiveday trip, dig yourself a quinzhee, a super-insulating snow structure that sleeps up to three people. ● When nature calls, answer. “If you’re sitting in your sleeping bag and you really need to go pee, the best thing you can do is go pee,” Johnson said, explaining that the body uses a lot of energy to keep that urine warm.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Fraser Johnson hits the winter trail every year for two reasons: the challenge and the serenity.

While the out-tripping expert leads his fellow Mountain Equipment Coop colleagues into the backcountry every winter, he acknowledges it’s not for everyone. But with the loonie heading south faster than snowbirds this year, enjoying winter could mean embracing the cold rather than jetting off to southern climes.

“Once you get through the first trip, you’ll either never do it again and you’ll have a great story to tell, or each subsequent trip becomes better and easier,” he said.

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SEEDS: Read through the information An example is the Blue Pod Capucijners or a blue podded pea that is best eaten very young as a snow pea or later in soup. It is not a garden fresh pea. http://www.saltspringseeds.com/ grow their plants in a warmer climate but have enough unusual seeds that are viable in colder climates to be worth mentioning.

This company sells heirloom, organic vegetable seeds along with grains that are not readily available elsewhere. www.richters.com sell an incredible selection of herbs. It should be noted that many annuals, vegetables and perennials are considered herbs. Information on how easy it is to germinate and grow the plant is included as online information. They still produce a paper catalogue that is available on request. http://www.cottagegardener.com/ sells mostly heritage seeds.

As with all heritage seed houses, the varieties of seeds available are dependent on their sources. This company has a fairly extensive collection that is worthwhile perusing. The history of the plants are included adding interest. http://incredibleseeds. ca/ is an organic heirloom seed house out of Nova Scotia. They sell a large number of different or unique vegetable seeds. Look for a strong influence from Russia as well as early Canadian varieties.

When looking at seed varieties that are new to you, read the descriptions closely and take time to consider where the plant will be placed.

Is the purchase for esthetic or edibility or both? Will it be an improvement on what has been grown in the past?

Note that many seed catalogues carry the same seeds but list them differently.

Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist that lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at your_garden@hotmail. com-

HOT-TENTING Hot-tenting involves trekking a heavy-duty prospector tent and chimney-equipped, wood-burning stove to a remote area to make a warm and toasty base camp.

Make sure you get the right equipment and know how to use it. A source like Algonquin Basecamp Outfitters and Supply will even set it up for you.

(They charge $150 per night for the first night, $100 per night after.)

Never use a propane stove inside a tent due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

GLAMPING Glamping is all about experiencing the outdoors in comfort, ranging from a cabin in the woods to a simple yurt with bunk beds and an electric heater.

Many federal and provincial parks offer cabins and yurts year-round.

Gatineau Park has roofed winter accommodations from four-season tents starting at $87 per night, to cabins, and yurts starting at $115 per night.

The Societe des etablissements de plein air du Quebec offers a number of different winter glamping experiences across the province. Winter prices range from rustic shelters at $64 per night, to $119 for an EXP cabin (more modern with large windows), and $143 per night for a nature cabin. Children under 17 are free.

If luxury is what you want, book through a website like glampinghub. com. A cabin in Northwest Territories, for instance, lets you call your friends from the near Arctic while lounging in a hot tub. Starts at $456 per night.

DAY-TRIPPING If returning to your own bed at the end of the day is more your thing, day-tripping is an option.

No car? If you live in Toronto, Parkbus is transporting this winter for the first time to Arrowhead Provincial Park, with day trips on Jan. 30 and Feb. 27. Tickets include return bus fare and a park pass: $84 per adult, $76 per student/senior, $42 per child under 12.

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ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALERS. AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA/KPK), purchase or lease of a 2016 Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05) and purchase or finance of a 2015 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD WT 2WD with gas engine. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between January 5 and February 1, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet model excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees.

Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Purchase price includes $714 Owner Cash (tax exclusive) and a cash credit of $3,000 and applies to new 2016 Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05) models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,795 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. *** Lease based on a purchase price of $13,620, including $476 Owner Cash (tax exclusive) and $3,500 lease cash for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA/KPK). Bi-weekly payment is $66 for 24 months at 0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $3,432, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,189. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment.

Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between January 5 and February 1, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $12,000 is a combined credit consisting of $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and an $11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Silverado HD Double Cab with gas engine (except WT 2WD), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $11,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 or 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and February 1, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on 2015 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax or 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze LTD, Malibu LTD, All-New Malibu (except L), All-New Volt, Camaro; $750 credit available on other 2016 Chevrolets (except Corvette, Colorado 2SA, Silverado 1500 and HD); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado’s. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. μ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.