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FAS GAS SHOOTING VICTIM WANTS TO STAY IN CANADA ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff
Jaysen Arancon Reyes was shot during an attempted robbery Sept. 11, 2013, at the Fas Gas at 55A Ave. and 43 Street in Red Deer.
MARY-ANN BARR BARRSIDE Jaysen Arancon Reyes has already fought too many difficult battles in his young life. Now there’s one more. The 28-year-old soft-spoken Filipino was grievously injured by a shotgun blast during a violent attempted robbery at a Red Deer gas station in 2013. He had only been working as a temporary foreign worker in Canada a few months when in one terrible flash, he went from being breadwinner, sending money home to his mother and four brothers living in poverty in the Philippines, to being flown by STARS to intensive care at Calgary Foothills Hospital. Reyes’s story is a compelling one — about being thankful for the many who have reached out to comfort and befriend him, his hopes of becoming a permanent resident in Canada, and second chances. He has travailed through numerous surgeries with possibly more ahead, permanent injury including damage
to one eye, the loss of a thumb on one hand and finger on the other, facial scars and arm deformities, and depression from the emotional aftershock. As he continues to heal with the support of many caring individuals — not the least being his mother, Sercia — Reyes now lives with the uncertainly of whether the Canadian government will permit him to become a per-
away. He worked there as an air conditioning technician, making $5 a day. He and his family often lived on two meals a day. In Red Deer at the Fas Gas station in West Park, he was making about $11 an hour. Reyes came here under a two-year Temporary Foreign Worker permit but because he has been unable to work
‘I HAVE A MESSAGE TO THE GUY THAT SHOT ME. I JUST WANT TO SAY TO HIM THAT I FORGIVE HIM BECAUSE EVERYONE POSSESSES A SECOND CHANCE. I HOPE HE WILL CHANGE, THAT HE WILL BECOME A GOOD PERSON. HE DID IT ALL TO ME BUT AFTER A TIME, I FIGURED OUT, EVEN ME, I HAVE A SECOND CHANCE. … I GIVE HIM A SECOND CHANCE IF HE WANTS TO CHANGE. SO I WANT TO TELL HIM THAT I FORGIVE HIM FOR WHAT HE DID.’ — JAYSEN ARANCON REYES manent resident in Canada, sooner rather than later. There’s a future here for him — back home, giving his disabilities now, not so much so. He lived with his mother and brothers on the Philippine island of Bohol, where there is no hospital. Surgeons and psychologists, for his continuing care, are almost 900 km
since the shooting, he is on a visitor visa that expires Aug. 30. Last June, with the legal help of Parkland Fuel Corp., he applied for permanent residency based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. While it was not his intention to stay in Canada, he came to realize after he was injured that staying here would be
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better for his future. Citizenship and Immigration Canada began processing his claim in December. He has not heard anything yet. Parkland Fuel Corp., which created the extensive Fas Gas gas station network, has extended legal and other assistance to Reyes to help him with his application for permanent residency. It can take several years to get it, if he does. When Reyes arrived in Red Deer in May 2013, his plan was to work and make money to send home. But four months later, on the night of Sept. 11, a man would enter the West Park Fas Gas station and change everything. Reyes was working alone that quiet Wednesday night. A woman was in the store paying for gas. “The guy, I cannot forget that,” said Reyes. The man first got a blue slush drink. As the man headed into the bathroom while the woman was paying, Reyes noticed he had gun. Reyes said his first instinct was to run out of the store but he stayed calm. “Maybe the gun is not real,” he thought. The woman realized something was not right so as soon as she exited the store she called 911.
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BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF At the same time a conservationist says humans need to do a much better job of protecting Earth’s biodiversity, he is optimistic about the future of wildlife. Shane Mahoney, who is in Red Deer speaking to the Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta’s annual gathering today, is a retired wildlife research scientist with the Newfoundland government and founder of Conservation ViSHANE MAHONEY sions Inc. “My primary and fundamental interest is in keeping the wild others in this planet with us … I try to instill that and impart that and help ignite or support that view within all communities, including the hunting community.” A few years ago Mahoney helped bring to fruition the first national congress about the challenges facing fish and wildlife populations in North America. He says the fact that it had to take an individual to get the idea rolling says something about the priorities being given to conservation and the issues of wildlife sustainability. “We have a lot of people who are interested in it if a specific issue arises, but we have too few citizens who deeply care about it and as a result of that, most of our political elite weigh in and out of conservation debates based on their personal backgrounds.” “Globally we know we are facing a biodiversity crisis. There is no doubt about this. We have massive problems of habitat loss the world over.” “My own view is we ought to, internationally … do a much better job.” “If we cannot maintain the wildlife abundance, and the wildlife environment that wildlife depend upon in our midst, then obviously we are moving in a direction that is unhealthy for human beings,” Mahoney said. He is convinced the only way for conservation to achieve a higher status is with a grassroots movement. He remains optimistic because he has seen examples around the world of rescues of wildlife, and where systems have been put in place, wildlife abundance has been maintained. It wasn’t that long ago, at the turn of the 20th Century in Canada and the United States, where wildlife populations were at their “absolute lowest levels.” “We did turn that around.” Many species populations have recovered, and in many ways that was because the hunting fraternity got involved with policies, laws and research. They have also devoted significant amounts of money to wildlife conservation, and not just to game species, Mahoney said. barr@reddeeradvocate.com
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Lee and Sandy Paley paid a visit to G.W. Smith Elementary School in Red Deer and had a good old-fashioned sing-a-long with the students and staff. Here the grade three students perform the Pizza Song with the two children’s entertainers Friday afternoon.
Parents trying to save school buoyed by turnout at information meeting BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
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Parents hoping to save Benalto School were encouraged by the community show of support on Thursday. A Chinook’s Edge School Division-hosted information meeting was held at the Benalto Agricultural Grounds to explain the process for closing a school and gather public feedback. “We got a really good turnout,” said Shannon Moorhouse, whose two children are among the kindergarten to Grade 6 school’s 21 students. She didn’t take a head count but estimated around 60 people, including Red Deer
County and school officials, were on hand. Attendance went beyond parents of children in the school. Some had children there previously and even young couples without school-age children yet came to show their support. “I got a really good feeling from it,” said Moorhouse. “I’m hoping that everybody voiced their opinions and that will make a difference in their decision.” The fate of the school lies in the hands of the school board, which is expected to decide at its April 6 meeting. A summary of feedback is expected
RCMP hunting for dangerous, wanted man BY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake and Rimbey RCMP want the public’s assistance to locate a dangerous, wanted man. Jonathan Alfred Andrews, 23, of Bentley, is wanted by RCMP for his involvement in at least five separate investigations in Rimbey and Sylvan Lake. Andrews is wanted on 20 charges that include possession of stolen property, flight from police, dangerous driving, obstruct peace officer, possess firearm contrary to prohibition order,
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The City of Red Deer is now accepting applications for enumerators for the 2016 Census. Enumerators must be 18 years of age, have good interviewing skills, basic map reading skills, able to walk in various weather conditions and be available to work daytime and evening hours. The time frame is April 1 to May 9, 2016. Applications may apply in person until March 11 at the Census office on the lower level of City Hall (4914-48th Avenue) between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the office at 403-3428317.
B.C. jury hears greed motivated man to kill wife who’d filed police report KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A former New Zealand politician accused of killing his wife near Revelstoke, B.C., told relatives he would fight in court to get his share of her inheritance, a jury has heard. Jurors have heard recordings of wiretapped phone calls intercepted by police in their investigation of Peter Beckett following his wife’s death in August 2010. Laura Letts-Beckett drowned in Upper Arrow Lake while the couple from Westlock were vacationing in B.C. Her death was initially believed to be accidental, but Beckett was charged a year later. Crown lawyer Sarah Firestone has told jurors that Beckett stood to gain a significant amount of money in life-insurance and accidental-death benefits, as well as Letts-Beckett’s pension from her teaching job. Jurors heard a number of wiretapped phone calls made by Beckett before and after his arrest in August 2011. The first call played was between Beckett and Margaret Blatchford, Letts-Beckett’s aunt. In the May 2011 conversation, Beckett tells Blatchford he’s willing to fight for his share of his wife’s inheritance.
RCMP seize $500,000 in marijuana, hash oil after traffic stop in Field, B.C. VANCOUVER — RCMP have seized an estimated $500,000 in marijuana and potent hash oil after a traffic stop in southeastern British Columbia. Mounties were conducting road safety checks in Field, B.C., on Wednesday when an officer pulled over a Mitsubishi Outlander. The officer seized more than four kilograms of marijuana and 10 litres of high-quality hash oil known as Phoenix Tears. Two Alberta men, aged 24 and 47, are scheduled to appear in May at provincial court in Golden, B.C. Sgt. Rob Haney says it’s rewarding to know that officers were able to keep these dangerous drugs from reaching the streets.
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Chiefs challenge PM to deliver BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was honoured by a southern Alberta First Nation in a ceremony full of colour and history Friday, but aboriginal leaders also challenged him to deliver on his promises to Indigenous Peoples. Trudeau shared the stage on the Tsuu T’ina reserve with chiefs in full feather headdresses, elders in vests or beaded jackets and the First Nation’s rodeo stars. High-pitched chanting and the rhythmic pounding of drums were all part of an elaborate ceremony in which the prime minister was presented with his own headdress and blessed with the aboriginal name “Gumistiyi,” which means “The One Who Keeps Trying.” The headdress presented to Trudeau symbolizes accomplishment, respect, bravery and peace-building. The Tsuu T’ina Nation on the outskirts of Calgary said it has not seen fit to bestow one on a prime minister since John Diefenbaker. Trudeau was also given a black cowboy hat, a belt buckle and a black fringed-and-beaded leather jacket, which he slipped on to the delight of the audience. The warm welcome also came with a reminder that the prime minister has promised to help indigenous communities and include them in the national conversation. Tsuu T’ina Chief Roy Whitney told Trudeau that he will be watched closely to see if he fulfils what he has said he will do. “Mr. Prime Minister, your election has brought with it expectations, high ones, that the historical obstacles to recognition and achievement … will finally be accomplished,” Whitney said. “How could Canada evolve into this great Canadian mosaic … since Confederation without First Nations as part of that mosaic?” Whitney asked. “The answer is simple: Canada has failed, failed on a scale so unimaginably huge, failed at so many levels that … no political will seemed able to overcome.” Trudeau reiterated that there is no
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, poses for a selfie with an elder after receiving a ceremonial headdress while visiting the Tsuut’ina First Nation near Calgary on Friday. relationship more important to him and to Canada than the one with First Nations, Inuit and Metis — a relationship “built on the recognition that the constitutionally guaranteed rights of First Nations in Canada are a sacred obligation.” “I commit to you that the government of Canada will walk with you on a path of true reconciliation in partnership and friendship.” Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, out-
lined five promises the Liberals made during last fall’s election: to hold an inquiry into missing and murder indigenous women, to implement all 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to provide better education for aboriginal youth, to review federal omnibus laws that hurt or disregard First Nations and to provide adequate funding. First Nations are anxious to see a two per cent cap on federal funding increases removed in the upcoming
Ontario judge approves $20.6M settlement in Scotiabank overtime class-action suit
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A woman walks along King Street past the Scotiabank TSX sign, in Toronto. significant contributions of its employees over many years. Let’s hope that it inspires the same recognition at other employers across Canada.” In addition to the money being paid to frontline sales staff, the bank will have paid a total of $12.5 million in legal fees over the course of both set-
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Secrecy ruling still pending TERMINALLY ILL MAN WANTS DOCTOR-ASSISTED SUICIDE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A decision is expected Monday as to whether the identities of doctors who might be involved in helping a terminally ill man in Ontario kill himself should be kept secret along with those of the patient and his relatives. Superior Court Justice Thomas McEwen had been expected to rule on the issue as early as Friday in a case the government said was the first in the province. A group of news outlets agreed the identity of the man and his family should remain private but in a hearing on Thursday opposed secrecy for the doctors who help him die. In an interim order, McEwen ordered identifying information withheld pending his ruling. Court documents show the man, 80, identified on-
ly as A.B., is seeking a constitutional exemption for a doctor-assisted suicide. That hearing is set to take place later this month, but A.B. and his family want the case to proceed anonymously. “To die with dignity, the moving party must do so with privacy and away from media scrutiny and public attention,” his court application stated. “(He) therefore requires this court’s assistance to help ensure that his final days are as peaceful and as private as possible, and that the emotional suffering of both him and his family members is not exacerbated by potential intrusion by the public.” In a supporting affidavit, the man writes that he was diagnosed with advanced aggressive lymphoma in 2012, a terminal condition that has left him in “intolerable pain and distress that cannot be alleviated.” The man and his daughter expressed concern that reporters might try to contact the family, or that they
could face unwanted scrutiny. “I am anxious about the possibility of individuals or groups who oppose physician-assisted suicide making contact with, or harassing, me or my family members,” he says. Last year, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down laws that made it a criminal offence for doctors to help someone die. The court gave the government a year to rewrite the laws. However, unable to meet the deadline, the government asked the court for an extension. The courts granted another four months, but said the terminally ill could apply to superior courts for an exemption to the ban during that period. On Monday, a Calgary woman, identified only as Ms. S, gained what is believed to be the first such exemption. She died with the help of two doctors in Vancouver the same day.
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Judge rules foster parents may keep caring for Métis toddler BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — A Vancouver Island couple who feared a Métis toddler was about to be removed from their home say they will hug the little girl in celebration after a judge ruled they can keep her in their care for now. The foster parents’ battle to win the right to adopt the two-and-a-half-year-old is nowhere close to being over after the decision on Friday that granted the interim order. Justice Mary Newbury of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ruled the toddler should remain in her current home, rather than be moved to live with biological siblings in Ontario. Newbury said her intent was to “preserve the status quo” until appeals in the case are decided. She said her aim is to prevent the girl from being moved out of province with the possibility she could be sent back to B.C. “It seems to me (the child) is entitled at least to a second opinion of this court … as to whether the foster parents should be precluded from being seriously considered as adoptive parents,” Newbury said from the bench. Outside court, the girl’s foster father said the couple are getting worn down emotionally but the decision gives them some breathing space. “And now we have to formulate a compelling argument that sees her placed with us. That’s the end game,” said the man, who cannot be named to protect the child’s identity. A lawyer for B.C.’s Children’s Ministry had argued its director is the child’s sole guardian and has unilateral discretion to determine where the child should ultimately be placed. Court heard that under the Adoption Act and other provincial legislation, foster parents are not permitted to apply to adopt their wards. They may only get permanent custody if the director decides it’s in the child’s best interests. The ministry believes the child should be moved to live with her two sisters, who she has never met. Lawyer Leah Greathead, representing the Children’s Ministry, argued that biological ties outweigh the fact the girl has formed bonds with the couple in B.C. The girl has lived with her foster parents since just after her birth. But her case has raised cultural issues because the foster mother is Métis, while her potential adoptive parents in Ontario are not. Court heard the out-of-province family only learned their own adopted children had Métis heritage after the B.C. toddler’s case went to court. Greathead declined to comment after the ruling.
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Nunavut minister quits his post over contentious plan to open liquor store IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut’s minister of health and justice has quit cabinet over the territory’s contentious plan to open a liquor store in Iqaluit, saying he can’t accept it as a recovering alcoholic. Paul Okalik, who is also a former premier, told the legislature he cannot support opening a liquor store without first having a services to treat addictions in place. “My name is Paul and I’m an alcoholic,” Okalik told the assembly this week, noting he had his last drink in 1991 and has been sober ever since thanks
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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SASKATOON — An RCMP constable who had child pornography traced to his computer while he was stationed in Fond-du-Lac, Sask., has been sentenced to a year in jail. Aiden Arthur Pratchett, 33, hugged a lone supporter Friday before being led off in handcuffs. Pratchett was convicted in February of accessing and possessing child pornography During sentencing arguments, the Crown revealed that investigators recovered more than 100 files and that some of the sexually explicit images involved girls younger than 10 years old. Pratchett denied any knowledge of the files throughout the trial, arguing anyone could have accessed his computer and suggesting a third-party could have been using his Wi-Fi.
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Julie Letal, left, and Cathy Stright enjoy the ride as they both take the Maxburn IT fitness plate for a spin at the Red Deer Home Show on Friday. The 37th Annual Red Deer Home Show continues through the weekend at Westerner Park with hundreds of exhibitors showing off the latest in home design, construction, finishing, landscaping, gardening and more. Doors open today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
‘Overwhelming’ evidence in Shafia case could only have led to guilty verdicts: Crown BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The evidence against a father, mother and son convicted of murdering the couple’s three daughters and another woman was so “overwhelming” that it could only have led to guilty verdicts, Crown lawyers argued Friday as they sought to block the trio’s attempts at new trials. Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Yahya and their son Hamed claim the trial judge made several errors that include allowing “highly prejudicial” expert evidence on so-called honour killings, and made improper instructions to the jury. But those alleged errors — if they were to be accepted — were minor, the Crown suggested to the panel of three Ontario Court of Appeal judges. “The evidence against the appellants in this case was overwhelming,” said Jocelyn Speyer. “Given the nature of errors that have been alleged and their relative insignificance in the context of this very large trial, the verdict would necessarily have been the same.” The Shafia trial captivated the country and made international headlines.
The family was originally from Afghanistan and eventually immigrated to Canada, settling in Montreal. In June 2009, the bodies of Shafia and Yahya’s daughters — Zainab, 19, Sahar, 17, and Geeti, 13 — and Shafia’s first wife in a polygamous marriage, 52-year-old Rona Amir Mohammad, were found in a car at the bottom of the Rideau Canal in Kingston, Ont. Shafia, Yahya and Hamed argued the deaths were the result of a tragic accident. Crown prosecutors contended the murders were committed after the girls “shamed” the family by dating and acting out, and Amir Mohammad was simply disposed of. The most important evidence in the case, Speyer argued, lay at the scene, where the car carrying the dead females was found. The Shafia trial heard that the car, a Nissan Sentra, could not have entered the canal on its own and must have been pushed. Speyer recalled that the Nissan and Shafia’s other car, a Lexis, were both damaged and debris at the scene supported a suggestion that one pushed the other into the canal. She also noted that the Nissan’s seats were all fully reclined and the ignition was off.
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“The evidence at the scene was completely inconsistent with the accident theory,” she said. There was also significant evidence of planning and deliberation, Speyer said, pointing to evidence about Internet searches on the family laptop about “where to commit a murder.” The trial also heard from teachers, child protection workers and police about reports from Shafia’s daughters that they were afraid of their father and brother and wanted to leave the family home, she noted. Also significant was evidence on motive — that the deaths were socalled honour killings, a concept introduced through the words of the family patriarch himself, Speyer noted.
Two Canadian police officers were accused of sexual misconduct during United Nations missions abroad last year, a report released Friday states. In one case, according to the report, a Canadian officer was found after a 55-day investigation to have fathered a child, pulled back from the country involved, and suspended for nine days. The second case is still under investigation, the report states. No further details of the two cases were reported. A spokesman for Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale referred calls for comment to the RCMP, which manages foreign deployment of Canadian officers from two dozen services across the country. In response, the RCMP said Canada adheres to the highest standards of police conduct on peace missions and will act appropriately where abuse occurs. “Once a police officer has returned to Canada, any disciplinary action for misconduct in mission is the responsibility of the officer’s home police service,” RCMP Sgt. Harold Pfleiderer told The Canadian Press in an email. “Both of the Canadian cases…were based on the UN definition of sexual exploitation and abuse as a result, the elements of these allegations may or may not constitute a criminal offence in Canada.” In addition, RCMP policy bans any kind of sexual relations between deployed officers and citizens of mission countries, Pfleiderer said. The report on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse by soldiers and police personnel serving as peacekeepers was released by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. “The secretary-general remains distressed by continuing instances of sexual exploitation and abuse but resolute in ensuring ever more effective means to prevent and address the profound betrayal through such acts by United Nations personnel against the people they are charged with protecting,” the report states.
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Two Syrians jailed in Kurdi deaths BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court on Friday sentenced two Syrian smugglers to four years and two months each in prison over the deaths of 5 people including 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi, who galvanized world attention on the refugee crisis when a photo was published of him lying lifeless on a beach. The court in the Aegean resort of Bodrum convicted the two of human trafficking but acquitted them of the charge of causing the drowning deaths through deliberate negligence, the agency said. The image of the Syrian boy’s body, face down on a Turkish beach, graphically illustrated the magnitude of the migrants’ suffering. Aylan’s brother, Galip, and mother, Rihan, were also among the five victims who drowned when their boat went down in the ill-fated journey from Bodrum to the Greek island of Kos last year. While Turkish authorities have given the boy’s first name as Aylan, his aunt says the family prefers that it be transliterated as Alan. Trials in Turkey usually take months — even years — to conclude, but the verdict, which came at the end of the third hearing just a month after the trial opened, appeared to be an effort by the country to show that it is cracking down on human traffickers, just before Monday’s summit between Turkey and the European Union to dis-
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Family friend Nissy Koye, left, places flowers beside photographs of late brothers Alan and Ghalib Kurdi and their mother Rehanna displayed outside the home of their aunt Tima Kurdi, in Coquitlam, B.C. Two alleged people-smugglers are on trial in Turkey accused of causing the death of 3-year-old Syrian migrant boy Alan Kurdi and four other people. cuss the migrant crisis. Turkey is under pressure to reduce the tide of migrants to Europe and to combat the smuggling rings since it reached a deal with the EU in Novem-
Discovery of knife adds new twist in O.J. Simpson case the double jeopardy rule. “If they were going to find this knife and make it useful in the murder trial they should have found it 20 years ago, and they didn’t,” said Loyola Law School professor Laurie Levenson, a former federal prosecutor and longtime observer of the Simpson case. “It will just raise more questions about the incompetence of the investigation and probably lead to more books and more movies.” The weapon used in the killings has been a mystery for decades. Other knives have surfaced during the case but were not linked to the crimes. In 1994, a salesman testified at a preliminary hearing that he sold Simpson a knife before the killings. That same month a woman turned in a red-stained kitchen knife she said she found near Simpson’s home, and a handle and a piece of blade of a knife were found in a tank that collects waste from airplanes at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, where Simpson flew the night of the killings. In 1998, a residential construction crew found a folding-blade knife in Simpson’s former neighbourhood but police said there was no evidence to show it was related to any crime. The bodies of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were found stabbed multiple times outside her home on June 12, 1994. The discovery led to the so-called “Trial of the Century,” in which the former football star was represented by a team of high-profile attorneys led by the flamboyant Johnnie Cochran. A jury acquitted Simpson in 1995 after deliberating only four hours.
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — In a case that’s had more unexpected, startling and outrageous twists than television’s best crime-show writer could concoct, Los Angeles police revealed Friday they are examining a knife they were told was found at the home where O.J. Simpson was living when he was charged and later acquitted of stabbing to death his ex-wife and her friend more than 20 years ago. The knife — believed to have been recovered by a construction worker tearing down the house and then given to an off-duty cop — surfaced just as the popular People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story anthology is airing on the FX television channel. A citizen supposedly found the knife and turned it over to a now-retired police motorcycle officer who was working as a security guard at a filming location, police Capt. Andy Neiman said. It was being analyzed by an LAPD crime lab for DNA or other material that could possibly link it to the killings. Neiman stressed that the authenticity of the story was not confirmed and investigators were looking into whether “this whole story is possibly bogus from the get-go.” “It’s unusual how this all of a sudden becomes a huge story during this time,” Neiman added, referring to the TV show. Even if the knife is linked to Simpson, legal experts say he couldn’t be criminally charged again because of
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World BRIEFS Police question ex-president in corruption probe SAO PAULO — Brazilian police hauled former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from his home and questioned him for about four hours Friday in a sprawling corruption case involving state-run oil company Petrobras that has already ensnared some of the country’s most-powerful lawmakers and businessmen. The once-immensely popular president, who governed from 2003 to 2010 and remains a towering figure in Brazil, angrily denounced the morning
Muwafaka Alabash and Asem Alfrhad, had denied any responsibility in the migrants’ deaths. Instead, they blamed Aylan’s father, Abdullah Kurdi, for the deaths — accusing him of organizing the trip. The court initially sentenced them to five years in prison each, but then reduced the term to four years and two months due to the defendants’ good behaviour during the trial and other legal reductions. The pair can appeal their conviction. Alabash’s lawyer, Kemal Ertugrul, criticized the verdict saying Abdullah Kurdi and others had not been punished. “Those really responsible are not being penalized,” Ertugrul told reporters outside the courthouse. Tima Kurdi, the aunt of the boy, said from Canada that she takes little comfort from the prison sentences. “It’s not about how many years they give them, even if they give them 35 years, this is not going to stop the smugglers,” she said, speaking in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. “To me the only way to stop them is political action. That’s the only way we’ll stop this operation.” The aunt added that Abdullah, the father, is not interested in coming to Canada and that her family continues to mourn the loss of three relatives. “The family, the whole family, is gone,” Kurdi said. “Our pain is still hurtful, every single day. There is nothing in the world (that) will bring them back.” raid as part of a campaign to sully his image, that of his party and that of his hand-picked successor, President Dilma Rousseff. Rousseff also expressed her “total inconformity” with the operation, which she called unnecessary, although she appeared to distance herself from her one-time mentor by only briefly mentioning Silva in an address Friday afternoon. “I felt like a prisoner this morning,” said Silva, who has expressed interest in possibly running for president again. “I have gone through many things, and I am not one to hold a grudge, but I don’t think our country can continue this way.” At a rally late Friday in Sao Paulo, an emotional Silva insisted on his innocence. “If they are a cent more honest than I, then I will leave politics,” he pledged, his eyes welling with tears. Police arrived at about 6 a.m. at Silva’s residence and spirited the 70-yearold to a federal police station at the city’s Congonhas airport.
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World BRIEFS Blast on Bangkok river taxi injures several dozen BANGKOK — Several dozen people were injured early Saturday when the engine of a Bangkok water taxi exploded as it approached its dock. Police Lt. Col. Chaithanan Jirapiyaset said there were initial reports of 52 people injured from the explosion which occurred shortly after sunrise Saturday at the Wat Thepleela Pier, in a working class Bangkok neighbourhood. He said about 70 passengers were on the boat and several jumped off when the explosion occurred. He said 2 of those injured were badly scalded and there were no reports of deaths.
European Union, Cuba near deal to normalize relations HAVANA — After two years of negotiations, Cuba and the European Union are close to sealing an agreement to normalize relations that soured two decades ago, officials said
Saturday, March 5, 2016 Friday. Cuban and EU negotiators said talks could be concluded for the March 10-11 visit to Havana by EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. “We have covered all the chapters of the agreement,” chief EU negotiator Christian Leffler said, adding that the sides ended two days of talks on Friday with substantial progress. His Cuban counterpart, Deputy Foreign Minister Abelardo Moreno, said the agreement could be ready for Mogherini’s visit although it would not be signed immediately. Since 1996, EU policy toward Cuba has been guided by the so-called Common Position, which rules out full relations with Havana until it makes reforms in areas such as more diverse political participation and freedom of expression. Relations hit a nadir in 2003 after Cuba imprisoned 75 government opponents during a crackdown on dissent. The EU instituted limits on high-level visits to the island, reduced cultural co-operation and began inviting dissidents to visit European embassies in Cuba.
Court rejects ex-gangster’s bid for new trial BOSTON — Former mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, convicted of participating in 11 murders during the 1970s and ’80s, will not get a new trial, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday. A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit of Appeals found that Bulger
had not shown his right to a fair trial was violated when a judge barred him from testifying about his claim that he received immunity for his crimes. “For the reasons spelled out above, Bulger got a fair trial and none of the complained-of conduct on the court or government’s part warrant reversal of his conviction,” the appellate judges concluded. The ruling likely isn’t the end of the line for Bulger, who was once one of the nation’s most wanted fugitives: He has the right to appeal the panel’s ruling by asking for a hearing before the full court of six judges. His lawyer Hank Brennan didn’t immediately comment Friday.
Brazilian man hides in gas tank to try to sneak into US CALEXICO, Calif. — A man has been charged with trying to sneak a Brazilian man into the United States from Mexico by hiding him in the gasoline tank of an SUV. Jonathan Pantoja allegedly brought the 38-year-old inside the modified tank of a 2001 Toyota Sequoia early Tuesday at a crossing in Calexico, California. Customs and Border Protection says an imaging device spotted anomalies in the SUV’s gas tank and back seats. A criminal complaint says the driver — a 40-year-old U.S. citizen — told authorities that he smuggled to pay off a $5,000 debt. His attorney didn’t immediately respond to a message seek-
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Supreme Court puts hold on Louisiana abortion clinic law WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday blocked enforcement of a Louisiana law that could force all but one of the state’s abortion clinics to close, a sign that a similar law in Texas also could be in peril. The justices effectively reversed an order by the federal appeals court in New Orleans that allowed Louisiana to begin enforcing its 2014 clinic regulation law even as it is being challenged in the courts. The law requires doctors who provide abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. The legal group representing the clinics says facilities in Baton Rouge and Bossier City already have had to stop providing abortions and a clinic in Shreveport would have to stop providing abortions soon. The justices’ order, with only Justice Clarence Thomas noting his dissent, came two days after the court heard arguments in a major abortion case from Texas and just hours after the Supreme Court voted in a private meeting on the outcome of that case. A vote for the clinics in Louisiana could signal that Justice Anthony Kennedy, whose vote is crucial to both sides, also will be a decisive fifth vote in favour of abortion clinics in Texas.
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Jaysen Arancon Reyes with his mother, Sercia, inside the Fas Gas at 55A Ave. and 43 Street in Red Deer. mined, said quietly. “I just want to say to him that I forgive him because everyone possesses a second chance. I hope he will change, that he will become a good person.” “He did it all to me but after a time, I figured out, even me, I have a second chance. … I give him a second chance if he wants to change. So I want to tell him that I forgive him for what he did.” Reyes has become good friends with Peter Kilty, vice-president of retail operations for Parkland Fuel. “He’s really just a wonderful example of young people who do come over here both for the opportunity but also with the intention of supporting and helping family back home,” said Kilty. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard Jaysen talk about anything other than others. I think he would be a fabulous addition to the Canadian community.” “Our hope is that the government will act quickly on this. I think had this not happened, in all likelihood he would have worked his two years and become a permanent resident. It’s a system and it’s not anybody’s fault,” Kilty said. The goal is to see Reyes get permanent residency before his visitor’s visa expires. If that hasn’t happened by August, and then his visitor visa isn’t extended, “That’s when we’re in trouble,” said Kilty. “If they will let me stay here I can find a decent good job where I can still continue helping my mother financial-
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Rebels edge Hitmen BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Rebels 3 Hitmen 2 Resilience was the Red Deer Rebels’ greatest weapon Friday night at the Centrium. The Rebels took the play to the Calgary Hitmen through most of the opening frame and came out with a 2-0 lead, then watched the visitors turn the tables in the middle frame and fire a pair of unanswered goals. But in the end, Red Deer came away with a clutch 3-2 Western Hockey League win thanks to Jake DeBrusk’s 19th marker of the season late in the third. “In the second period we just played on our heels,” said Rebels GM/ head coach Brent Sutter, whose squad was outshot 13-5 in the 20-minute stretch. “We did it to ourselves. They (Hitmen) worked and played hard and took it to us.” The Rebels boss rattled off a list of second-period inadequacies that would spell trouble for any team. “We got away from our game, we didn’t work and we didn’t do things the right way,” said Sutter. “We were cheating, we were sloppy, we had neutral-zone turnovers and had no forecheck.” It was a far cry from the Rebels’ first-period performance, which featured two goals from Adam Helewka, the second being his 36th of the season. The veteran forward beat Cody Porter with a rising shot from the left faceoff circle barely two minutes into the contest, then, with Red Deer on the power play, picked the far corner from the other circle at the 12-minute mark. “Our first period was really good and then we dropped our guard a bit in the second,” said Sutter. “The third was back and forth, a pretty even period. “We got a chance and capitalized on it, that’s what it takes. It was like a playoff game here tonight.” The Hitmen stormed out of the gate following the first intermission and pulled even before the midway point of the period. Pavel Karnaukov cashed a power-play rebound at 6:32 and Carsen Twarynski potted an equalizer just over two minutes later. Sutter called a timeout at that point and the Rebels at least partially re-
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Red Deer Rebel Evan Polei is hooked by Calgary Hitmen Radel Fazleev during first-period action at the Centrium Friday. grouped and got out of the period on even terms. The clubs were stride-for-stride in the final frame and it came down to a late goal — with 4:15 remaining — from DeBrusk, who knocked the puck out of the air and past Porter following a point blast from Colton Bobyk. “The goal was just a hockey play off the draw,” said DeBrusk. “I knew it was going back to Bobs and I knew I
had to go to the net. I just waited for it to come down off the crossbar and put it in. It felt good and felt even better to get a win.” The visitors, with Porter on the bench, applied pressure with the clock ticking down and, with about five seconds remaining, had a shot go off the post and out the other side behind Rebels goaltender Trevor Martin. “The one thing I noticed tonight and
even in Swift Current (during a 5-2 win over the Broncos Tuesday) is when they scored a couple of quick ones, we didn’t panic,” said DeBrusk. “It was a new game and we had to win the next 30 (minutes). That’s how we looked at it.”
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Confident Kings open with win over Trojans BY DANNY RODE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE
Kings 6 Trojans 1 PENHOLD — The RDC Kings went into the Alberta Colleges Men’s Hockey League playoffs with a lot of confidence after sweeping their final two regular season games from the second-place Augustana Vikings. That confidence carried over to the playoffs as the Kings beat the SAIT Trojans 6-1 in the opening game of the best-of-three ACAC quarter-final series before a near full house at the Penhold Regional Multiplex Friday. “Those last couple of games against Augustana were huge,” said Kings veteran forward Mike Marianchuk. “It showed that we have the team that can go all the way.” Kings head coach Trevor Keeper agreed. “It was the first time all season we were healthy and we had a lot of options, getting the guys in the right positions,” he said. “As well we mixed up our lines a couple of weeks ago and you can see the chemistry. We’re playing our best hockey of the season.” Marianchuk, Jody Sick and Nick Fountain are one of the units put together and they look like they’ve been together all season. “You could call them our fourth line, but really they’re not. We don’t expect a lot of scoring from them, but they’ve been providing it. They work hard and forecheck hard.”
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King Nick Fountain and SAIT Trojan Austin Dick jostle as they chase down the puck while the Trojans bench looks on during first-period action at the Penhold Arena Friday. “There has been automatic chemistry since the mix-up in the lines,” said Marianchuk, who had a goal and an assist Friday. “Everyone is feeding off each other.”
Marianchuk set up the Kings first goal by defenceman Kirk Johnson, whose screened point shot snuck under SAIT starting goaltender Austin Smith.
‘That goal was huge,” said Marianchuk. “Everyone is waiting for that first one and when we got it it gives everyone a lift and we feed off that.” There was a the odd time when the Trojans controlled the play, but overall the Kings were the better team. “We got off to a good start … we weren’t nervous or anxious, just hungry and wanted to get going,” said Keeper. The Kings blew the game open early in the second period with Tyler Berkholtz connecting at 1:39, Connor Hartley at 3:16 and Marianchuk at 7:57. Hartley’s goal could have been the goal of the night as he finished off a great passing play with Pat Martens and Dylan Thudium with a perfect shot high to Smith’s stick side. The Trojans got a small boost in confidence with Riley Paterson scored at 14:04 of the second period. However, the Kings put the game away in the third period when Logan Sceviour scored at 13:05 and Martens at 14:39 against Bolton Pouliot, who came in following the fourth RDC goal. Close to half the Kings roster are in their third season and making their third playoff appearance. That’s a definite asset, says Marianchuk. “The core of the team have been through it twice before and know what it takes to go deep in the playoffs,” he said. “We also realize that in a threegame series you need to get it done. Everyone knows what to expect from everyone else, and the team.” Please see KINGS on Page B2
Lack of defence sinks Kings in ACAC hoops semifinal BY DANNY RODE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Ooks 99 Kings 94 OLDS — If there was one thing that hurt the RDC Kings the second half of the Alberta Colleges Men’s Basketball League regular season it was defence. Against good teams the Kings were consistently allowing at least 80 points, after holding teams in the 70s in the first half. That lack of defence finally did them in as they dropped a 99-94 decision to the NAIT Ooks in the ACAC semifinal Friday at Olds College. “You can’t win many games when
you’re giving up 100 points,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger. “We needed our defence to step up in the final two minutes, but they scored on their final five possessions. We needed a stop and never got it.” One stop may have been enough as the Kings were right with the Ooks every step of the way, even holding a five-point lead at one point. “It was back and forth right down to the wire,” said Pottinger. “We had an opportunity to tie it with six seconds remaining, but Anthony (Ottley) was just off.” Matt Matear was able to grab the rebound, but it was pulled away from him and the Kings had to foul. Jackson
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Jacob hit two free throws with two seconds remaining to put an end to things. The Kings lost several players at Christmas, including team scoring leader Ian Tevis, who was also a strong defender. Pottinger wasn’t about to blame anyone for the defensive woes, in fact felt the extra playing time hurt his starters. “They played a lot and by the end you could see their legs were giving out a bit,” he said. “But I’m proud of this group. They played to the final buzzer. You keep playing and don’t give up is more important than winning or losing.” Ottley finished with 21 points and
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12 rebounds while JP LeBlanc had 21 points, Matear 20 points and 14 boards and Matt Johnson 16 points and five assists. Jacob had 28 for NAIT, who faces the Medicine Hat Rattlers in today’s 8 p.m. final. The Rattlers whipped the Keyano Huskies 91-63. Keyano is hosting the nationals and had received an automatic bye into the Canadians. The Kings face Keyano in the 6 p.m. bronze medal game. “We’re not going to give up, we’ll try to stay focused and win that medal,” said Pottinger.
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Savard’s two goals lead Jackets past Oilers BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Blue Jackets 6 Oilers 3 COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Columbus coming off a three-day break following a tough loss, coach John Tortorella was concerned the Blue Jackets would come out flat against the streaking Edmonton Oilers. His team had other plans. “We told him not to worry,” forward Scott Hartnell said. “We got it.” Defenceman David Savard had two goals, and Columbus scored on its first two shots on its way to a 6-3 victory on Friday night. Hartnell and Boone Jenner each had a goal and an assist as last-place Columbus won for the third time in four games. Cam Atkinson and Fedor Tyutin also scored, and Joonas Korpisalo had 25 saves. “Our mindset was to come out strong at the start,” Savard said. “We did that. Everybody did a great job tonight and everybody played well.” Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist for Edmonton, which had won three in a row. McDavid, the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft, has eight goals and 14 assists in 17 games since returning from a broken left collarbone. Taylor Hall and Leon Draisaitl also scored, but it was a rough night for 22-year-old Edmonton goaltender Laurent Brossoit, playing just his second game this season and the third of his career. “I would have liked to have been sharper earlier,” Brossoit said. “That second one I let back killed momentum. “Tonight I would have liked to make
some big saves to kill momentum, and I didn’t do that. I am going to learn from my mistakes and take the positives.” The Blue Jackets jumped in front at 1:54 of the first period when Brandon Dubinsky picked up a deflected puck and backhanded it through the legs of Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse to Atkinson for his 21st goal of the season. Goal No. 2 came just 50 seconds later when Brandon Saad fed Savard for his second goal of the season. Draisaitl got the Oilers on the board at 4:35 of the second period on a deflected goal. It was set up by Adam Pardy and Patrick Maroon, both of whom joined Edmonton less than a week ago. That turn in momentum lasted just 10 seconds, with Hartnell feeding Tyutin on the Jackets’ next trip down the ice. The defenceman’s first goal since March 12, 2015, a span of 65 games, made it 3-1. “Response goals are momentum killers,” Oilers defenceman Brandon Davidson said. “They did a great job. They came and executed their plan and we didn’t. “We have to step up our game make sure we take care of things. We let them stick around and play their game. That wasn’t the plan coming in here. It was disappointing for sure.” Edmonton’s Nail Yakupov went off at 10:05 for a tripping penalty, leading to a power-play goal for Jenner. The goal survived a challenge by the Oilers, who felt Jenner was offside on the play. Seth Jones’ tripping penalty with 2:05 left in the second period led to a power-play goal for Hall off a feed from McDavid.
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Columbus Blue Jackets’ Jared Boll, left, fights with Edmonton Oilers’ Patrick Maroon during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday. The Blue Jackets won 6-3. But the Jackets responded 34 seconds later. Alexander Wennberg forced a turnover at the blue line and fed Hartnell, who slipped it past Brossoit with 16 seconds left. The Oilers made it 5-3 when McDavid snuck a shot behind Korpisalo at 16:38 of the third, but the Jackets came back 35 seconds later when Savard buried his second goal. “I thought it was a sloppy game,” Tortorella said. “They are a dangerous team. They put a lot of pressure on you that way. It’s important you come back
and answer or it could be a different result.” NOTES: Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse missed much of the first period after a stick to the eye required stitches. … Columbus is the only team in the NHL with four 20-goal scorers — Atkinson, Saad, Jenner and Hartnell. … The Oilers are in the middle of a fourgame road trip, having won the first two games against Buffalo and Philadelphia. … With his second assist on Savard’s goal, Matt Calvert earned his 100th NHL point.
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Toronto Raptors’ Bismack Biyombo scores on Portland Trail Blazer’s Ed Davis during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday.
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REBELS: Martin stops 31 shots The victory was Red Deer’s second over the Hitmen in five meetings this season and gave the Rebels a seven-point lead over their Highway 2 opponents for second place in the Central Division. The clubs meet again Sunday in Calgary in what could very well be another first-round playoff preview. “We’ve had our struggles with Calgary, that’s for sure,” said DeBrusk. “I was really confident with our first period, I thought we played really well. In the second we took our foot off the gas and they came hard at us, which is what good teams do.” Martin was stellar from start to finish while kicking out 31 shots.
“He made some big saves and we obviously got a break in the last few seconds where it hit the post and came out the other side,” said Sutter. “But again, it’s about momentum. We had it in the first, they took it from us in the second and in the third it was down to one chance. But we have to learn from the second period, too.” ● Porter made 24 saves and rookie Kyle Dumba — the brother of former Rebels defenceman Mathew — stopped both shots he faced during a brief appearance late in the opening period … Conner Bleackley, out since January with a lower-body injury, returned to the Red Deer lineup and drew the lone assist on Helewka’s first goal … Forward Luke Philp was scratched due to an illness … Attendance was 6,674. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com
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Raptors 117 Trail Blazers 115 TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan stood at the free-throw line on Friday night with a chance to make NBA history. No player, in the regular season or post-season, had ever hit 25 free throws without a single miss. DeRozan would shoot a free throw with 0.9 seconds left in the game, having made his first 24. He decided to miss no. 25 on purpose. His Toronto Raptors led 117-115, the game’s final score, and the Portland Trail Blazers had no timeouts left. There was no way that the Trail Blazers could get the rebound and get a shot anywhere near the rim in such scant time. It was Kyle Lowry who gave DeRozan the advice to miss. It was the surest route to a win. “I didn’t know it was for the record, dawg,” Lowry said, apologizing to DeRozan as his fellow all-star spoke to the media following the victory. “I’m blaming it on Kyle,” DeRozan said. DeRozan had to settle for personal bests in free throws made and attempted, a franchise record for free throws made, 38 points and, most importantly in the moment, the win. Dominique Wilkins’ regular-season record of 23 free throws without a miss and Dirk Nowitzki’s playoff record of 24 escaped the Air Canada Centre, if only barely. “I’ll get it again,” DeRozan said. “I don’t know how long (it will take).” DeRozan was clinical, slicing through Portland’s shoddy perimeter defence at will. The referees were On the B side the host Olds Broncos lost 84-78 yo Lakeland, who RDC defeated Thursday. Grande Prairie edged Lethbridge 91-90 and will face Lakeland for fifth place. In the women’s championship in Lloydminster the top two teams were both upset. The Lethbridge Kodiaks, who were 21-0 this season, lost 72-69 to NAIT and the host Lakeland Rustlers, who were 24-0, lost 70-66 to St. Mary’s University. Danny Rode is a retired Advocate reporter who can be reached at drode@ reddeeradvocate.com. His work can also be seen at www.rdc.ab.ca/athleticsblog.
KINGS: Salmon battles hard One of the strengths of the Kings is their team speed. “We’re a fast team and we have to rely on that and stay away from some
content to blow the whistle whenever there was an opportunity, and DeRozan was happy to give them cause. It was to be expected in such a closely officiated game, as only Houston’s James Harden and Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins have shot more free throws than DeRozan this year. DeRozan finished with 38 points, while Kyle Lowry added 28. “I thought both teams were forcing the issue,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. “They shot 35 free throws and we shot 54. It was a free throw fest. We were both putting our heads down and going to the rim. I really was proud of DeMar playing through contact and the physicality and the way the officials were calling it.” The Raptors needed almost every one of DeRozan’s free throws, as Damian Lillard single-handedly brought the Trail Blazers back into a game that looked done. Toronto led by 15 points early in the fourth quarter, but Lillard caught fire, scoring 22 of his 50 total points in the final frame. The Raptors tried a bevy of different strategies to slow down Lillard, and he responded by shooting over and dribbling past the Raptors — repeatedly. DeRozan said Lillard’s performance was one you would see in a video game. “How he’s not an all-star is this league? Shame on us,” Casey said. “That young man can score any which way he wants to. Talk about (Stephen) Curry coming across half court and shooting — well this young man can do it also. I’m happy for him and the way he’s dealing (missing the all-star game) because he can be a bitter young man.” of the stuff they’re trying to get us into,” said Marianchuk. “We have to use our speed … that’s the key to the series.” One of the veterans is goaltender Mike Salmon, who finished with 29 saves. “Mike battled hard and was focused,” said Keeper. “He made the second and even third save and was smart playing the puck on dump ins. That’s what we needed.” The Kings also killed off five penalties. “Our penalty kill has been good. We have six forwards we use and they take a lot of pride in it,” said Keeper. Smith faced 16 shots while Pouliot, a former Red Deer Rebel, faced 14. The teams meet again tonight at 7 p.m. at SAIT. If a third game is necessary it goes Sunday at 7 p.m. in Penhold. Danny Rode is a retired Advocate reporter, who can be reached at drode@reddeeradvocate.com. His work can also be seen at www.rdc.ab.ca/athleticsblog.
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Donaldson drove in a run and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Friday. Martin connected off prospect Andrew Triggs in the fourth inning with an opposite-field drive that landed far beyond the right-centre field fence. Two pitchers later, Justin Smoak made it back-to-back homers with his second in as many days, a drive to almost the same spot. Dalton Pompey, competing for a starting outfield spot, followed two batters later with a drive to right that chased the 26-year-old Triggs Donaldson had an RBI single in the third that scored Ryan Goins. Baltimore’s Mark Trumbo homered off Brad Penny in the fourth. Jonathan Schoop added an RBI single in the fifth. Making his first spring-training start, Toronto’s J.A. Happ allowed two hits in two scoreless innings.
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, tees off on the third hole during the second round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament, Friday
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Oilers 7 Grizzlys 3 OLDS — The Olds Grizzlys needed a third-period goal to have any chance of avoiding a 17th consecutive AJHL loss Friday at the Sportsplex. But the home side, down 4-3 after 40 minutes, instead coughed up three unanswered final-frame tallies and fell 7-3 to the Okotoks Oilers in front of 934 fans. Braeden Nesbitt, with his second of the evening, Reece Soukoroff and Colin O’Neill connected in the third period to keep the Grizzlys winless since Jan. 22. Danton Davis, Tanner Laderoute and Matt McNair also scored for the Oilers, who got a 33-save performance from Riley Morris. Chase Olsen, Logan Franz and Tyr Thompson accounted for the Grizzlys goals. Ben Giesbrecht made 29 saves in the Olds net, while Parker Tobin stopped both shots he faced. The Grizzlys close out their regular-season schedule tonight against the host Calgary Canucks.
Collins, US Voice of Tennis in print and TV, has died Bud Collins, the tennis historian and American voice of the sport in print and on TV for decades, has died. He was 86. His wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, says in a telephone interview that Collins died Friday at home in Brookline, Massachusetts, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994, Collins was well-known for creative player nicknames and turns of phrase that were as colourful as his trademark bow ties and one-of-a-kind pants created from cloth he collected around the world. He also paved the way for newspaper reporters moving into broadcasting, becoming a familiar face to U.S. television audiences waking up for Breakfast at Wimbledon on NBC.
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Under-manned team down 2-0 to France BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BAIE-MAHAULT, Guadeloupe — Canada’s undermanned Davis Cup team trails France 2-0 after Day 1 of their Davis Cup first-round tie. Frank Dancevic of Niagara Falls, Ont., dropped a 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 decision to Gael Monfils on Friday, then Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver lost to Gilles Simon 7-5, 6-3, 6-3. In hot and humid weather conditions, No. 17-ranked Monfils needed just 85 minutes to dispatch the 245th-ranked Dancevic on the clay court of the 8,000-seat Velodrome Amedee Detraux, the biggest stadium in Guadeloupe. “My game plan going in was all or nothing because (Monfils’) game style is to rally a lot of balls and I’m not going to beat him by doing that,” said Dancevic, who was playing in 23rd tie for Canada. “So I needed to really go for it and take chances, but from the first point it was really tough. Shots that would normally have been winners he would get back. He was getting to everything out there. He was just better than me today.” Pospisil, ranked 44th, raced out to a quick 5-0 lead, but world No. 19 Simon settled down to rally past the Canadian. “I don’t feel like he was the better player today and I feel like I was playing well. It was just the way I was feeling physically that made the difference. The conditions were tough and I felt really depleted,” Pospisil said. “It becomes tough to stay sharp and make decisions quickly. He was just more fit for these conditions.” Canada is without its injured top player Milos Raonic, and also missing doubles specialist Daniel Nestor who didn’t travel because of an unspecified family matter. Philip Bester and Pospisil are set to take on Richard Gasquet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Saturday’s doubles rubber.
and shot 74. Day is 12 shots back of the lead going into the weekend. TOUGH SLEDDING: Even with relatively calm conditions, at least by South Florida standards, the Blue Monster is never easy. There are plenty of golfers in this field who would attest to that. Steven Bowditch shot 80 on Friday, which actually was a one-shot improvement over his opening round. Kristoffer Broberg improved by 10 shots from Thursday to Friday, and still shot 73. Hideki Matsuyama was actually 3 under through 12 holes on Thursday, and has played his last 24 holes in 12 over — three double-bogeys helping him to an 81 on Friday. The course gave up only one eagle all day Friday. That went to Kevin Kisner, who made a 3 at the par-5 eighth when he holed out from about 50 feet from the right rough. QUOTABLE: “Even my club championship I’m on edge.” — Bubba Watson, on if he’s always nervous in competition.
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urday. “A great putt to finish with,” McIlroy said. “Obviously gives me a lot of confidence going into the weekend.” For as good a round as it was, McIlroy left some chances out there as well. After uncorking a 353-yard drive on the 413-yard 17th, McIlroy’s chip approach barely cleared a greenside bunker and left him about a 25-footer from the fringe. McIlroy flipped his wedge skyward after the chip, and the ensuing birdie try wasn’t remotely close to the hole. SPIETH’S DAY: World No. 1 Jordan Spieth didn’t have much of anything going Friday. Spieth made four birdies and four bogeys, including one on his finishing hole and closed the day seven shots behind 36-hole leader Adam Scott. Spieth slammed a club back into his bag at one point in his round, then gave his scorecard a good slap when the day was over. Spieth was in a group with world No. 2 Jason Day and world No. 3 Rory McIlroy for the first two rounds. It only went well for McIlroy, who is 8 under and two shots off the lead at the midway point. For as rough as Spieth found things Friday, Day’s struggle was even more pronounced. He birdied two of his first three holes, then made five bogeys against one birdie the rest of the way
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Today ● Bantam AA hockey: South Central League North Division round-robin playoffs at Olds — Bow Valley vs. West Central, Red Deer Ramada vs. Airdrie, 9 a.m.; Central Alberta vs. Olds, 11:45 a.m.; Bow Valley vs. Red Deer Steel Kings, 2:30 p.m. ● College men’s basketball: ACAC championship at Olds College — Games at 11 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. (final). ● College men’s hockey: RDC at SAIT, second game of best-of-three ACAC quarter-final, 7 p.m. ● College women’s hockey: RDC at NAIT, second game of best-of-five
ACAC final, 7 p.m. ● Senior hockey: Bentley at Innisfail, sixth game of best-of-seven Chinook League and provincial AAA semifinal, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday ● Major bantam girls hockey: Edmonton at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● College men’s hockey: SAIT at RDC, third game of best-of-three ACAC quarter-final, if necessary, 7 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Senior hockey: Innisfail at Bentley, seventh game best-of-seven Chinook League and provincial AAA semifinal, if necessary, 7:15 p.m.
Golf World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship Scores Friday At Trump National Doral (Blue Monster) Doral, Fla. Purse: $9.5 million Yardage: 7,543 Par: 72 Second Round Adam Scott 68-66—134 Rory McIlroy 71-65—136 Dustin Johnson 72-64—136 Danny Willett 68-69—137 Charley Hoffman 68-70—138 Bubba Watson 69-69—138 Paul Casey 71-68—139 Phil Mickelson 67-72—139 Charl Schwartzel 73-67—140 Anirban Lahiri 70-70—140 Jason Dufner 68-72—140 Harris English 71-70—141 Chris Wood 72-69—141 Jimmy Walker 69-72—141 Smylie Kaufman 71-70—141 Rickie Fowler 70-71—141 Andy Sullivan 71-70—141 Bernd Wiesberger 72-69—141 Jordan Spieth 69-72—141 Justin Thomas 75-66—141 Brooks Koepka 71-71—142 Henrik Stenson 71-71—142 Russell Knox 71-71—142 Jamie Donaldson 70-72—142 Danny Lee 71-71—142 Billy Horschel 72-71—143 Marcus Fraser 66-77—143 Scott Piercy 66-77—143 Shane Lowry 71-73—144 Kevin Na 72-72—144 Zach Johnson 71-73—144 Louis Oosthuizen 74-70—144 Sergio Garcia 73-71—144 Soren Kjeldsen 72-72—144 Rafa Cabrera Bello 73-71—144 Kevin Kisner 75-69—144 Graeme McDowell 74-71—145 K.T. Kim 71-74—145 Robert Streb 72-73—145 Victor Dubuisson 73-72—145 Daniel Berger 75-71—146 Ross Fisher 76-70—146 Kiradech Aphibarnrat 75-71—146 David Lingmerth 74-72—146 Branden Grace 73-73—146 Marc Leishman 73-73—146 Jason Day 72-74—146 Martin Kaymer 76-71—147 Matthew Fitzpatrick 76-71—147 Byeong-Hun An 74-73—147 Fabian Gomez 75-72—147 Bill Haas 74-74—148 Emiliano Grillo 76-72—148 Matt Kuchar 70-78—148 Justin Rose 75-73—148 George Coetzee 72-76—148 Yusaku Miyazato 76-73—149 Jordan Zunic 75-74—149
J.B. Holmes Patrick Reed Scott Hend Hideki Matsuyama Nathan Holman Kristoffer Broberg Steven Bowditch
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Friday’s results Prince Albert 7 Kootenay 1 Swift Current 3 Regina 2 (SO) Lethbridge 10 Saskatoon 3 Brandon 6 Moose Jaw 3 Medicine Hat 5 Edmonton 4 Red Deer 3 Calgary 2 Kelowna at Kamloops, late Spokane at Prince George, late Tri-City at Portland, late Victoria at Vancouver, late Seattle at Everett, late
HSBC Women’s Champions Scores Friday At Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course) Singapore Purse: $1,5 million Yardage: 6,577 Par: 72 Second Round Ha Na Jang 70-66—136 Mirim Lee 69-67—136 Pornanong Phatlum 70-67—137 Suzann Pettersen 68-69—137 Amy Yang 71-67—138 Gerina Piller 70-68—138 Sun-Ju Ahn 69-69—138 Shanshan Feng 69-69—138 Paula Creamer 72-67—139 Haru Nomura 71-68—139 Candie Kung 67-72—139 Sei Young Kim 73-67—140 Jessica Korda 71-69—140 Stacy Lewis 71-69—140 Morgan Pressel 71-69—140 Na Yeon Choi 70-70—140 Chella Choi 70-70—140 Lee-Anne Pace 68-72—140 Minjee Lee 67-73—140 Jenny Shin 72-69—141 Mo Martin 72-69—141 Brooke M. Henderson 70-71—141 Carlota Ciganda 70-71—141 Inbee Park 68-73—141 Ariya Jutanugarn 73-69—142 Karine Icher 73-69—142 Alison Lee 72-70—142 Hyo Joo Kim 70-72—142 Anna Nordqvist 70-72—142 Angela Stanford 70-72—142 I.K. Kim 72-71—143 Lexi Thompson 71-72—143 Kris Tamulis 70-73—143 Mika Miyazato 68-75—143 Xi Yu Lin 75-69—144 Karrie Webb 72-72—144 Charley Hull 71-73—144 Pernilla Lindberg 70-74—144 Sandra Gal 70-74—144 Hee Young Park 70-74—144 So Yeon Ryu 73-72—145 Azahara Munoz 72-73—145 Lydia Ko 71-74—145 Cristie Kerr 70-75—145 Mi Hyang Lee 69-76—145 Lizette Salas 73-73—146 Eun-Hee Ji 72-74—146 Michelle Wie 75-72—147 Sakura Yokomine 73-74—147 Ilhee Lee 69-78—147 Julieta Granada 75-73—148
Saturday’s games Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m. Lethbridge at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Kootenay at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Spokane at Prince George, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Tri-City at Everett, 7:05 p.m. Portland at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. Kamloops at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s games Brandon at Regina, 4 p.m. Red Deer at Calgary, 4 p.m. Seattle at Tri-City, 5:05 p.m. Rebels 3, Hitmen 2 First Period 1, Red Deer, Helewka 35 (Bleackley), 2:06. 2, Red Deer, Helewka 36 (Bobyk, DeBrusk), 12:00 (PP). Penalties-Ta. Sanheim Cal (holding), 2:49 Rattie RD (roughing), 2:49 Helewka RD (cross-checking), 4:53 Malenstyn Cal (high-sticking), 9:57 served by Cal (too many men), 11:28 Fazleev Cal (hooking), 18:26 Kanzig Cal (instigator, major-fighting, 10-minute misconduct), 18:26 Polei RD (inter. on goaltender, major-fighting), 18:26. Second Period 3, Calgary, Karnaukhov 12 (Twarynski, Gennaro), 6:32 (PP). 4, Calgary, Twarynski 15 (Malenstyn, Gennaro), 8:39.
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Penalties-Doetzel RD (slashing), 4:49 Harmsworth Cal (high-sticking), 13:18. Third Period 5, Red Deer, DeBrusk 19 (Bobyk, Spacek), 15:45. Penalties-Hagel RD (high-sticking), 2:49 Tr. Sanheim Cal (roughing), 8:05 Bobyk RD (slashing), 8:05 Fazleev Cal (tripping), 9:00. Shots on goal by Calgary 10 13 10 — 33 Red Deer 11 5 13 — 29 Goal-Calgary, Porter L,21-10-1-1 (27 shots-24 saves) Dumba (2 shots-2 saves) Red Deer, Martin W,13-6-1-1 (33 shots-31 saves). Power Play Opportunities-Calgary 1-3 Red Deer 1-5. Referees-Reid Anderson, Chris Crich. Linesmen-Chad Huseby, Scott Sharun. Att.-6,674 at Red Deer Hurricanes 10, Blades 3 First Period 1, Lethbridge, Estephan 28 (Wong, Pankewicz), 0:41. 2, Lethbridge, Nielsen 18 (Burke, Estephan), 4:41 (PP). 3, Saskatoon, Sloboshan 16 (McCarty, Reid), 18:02. Penalties-Kustra Sas (tripping), 3:40 Folk Let (checking to the head, major-fighting), 8:42 Millette Let (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 8:42 McCarty Sas (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 8:42 Waltz Sas (instigator, major-fighting, 10-minute misconduct), 8:42 Millette Let (roughing), 18:33 Perillat Sas (roughing), 18:33. Second Period 4, Lethbridge, Reagan 6 (Lindgren, Pankewicz), 0:19. 5, Lethbridge, Vandervlis 7 (Lindgren, Sheen), 8:00. 6, Lethbridge, Babenko 27 12:16. 7, Saskatoon, Gay 21 (Graham), 16:03. 8, Lethbridge, Bellerive 8 (Pankewicz, Babenko), 18:30 (PP). Penalties-Zajac Sas (inter. on goaltender), 18:03. Third Period 9, Lethbridge, Babenko 28 (Nielsen, Millette), 1:21. 10, Saskatoon, Gay 22 (Perillat, Zajac), 5:46 (PP). 11, Lethbridge, Babenko 29 (Bellerive, Atwal), 10:50. 12, Lethbridge, Davis 5 (Vandervlis, Sheen), 12:52. 13, Lethbridge, Folk 10 (Kroeker, Reagan), 18:27. Penalties-Vandervlis Let (slashing), 3:41 Merezhko Let (delay of game), 5:01 Hajek Sas (high-sticking), 8:49 Bellerive Let (major-fighting), 12:09 Hausinger Sas (major-fighting), 12:09 Sheen Let (roughing), 13:28 Vandervlis Let (slashing), 19:15. Shots on goal by Lethbridge 7 12 11 — 30 Saskatoon 15 14 12 — 41 Goal-Lethbridge, Skinner W,24-9-1-0 (41 shots-38 saves) Saskatoon, Hamm L,19-22-3-0 (15 shots-10 saves) Smith (15 shots-10 saves). Power Play Opportunities-Lethbridge 2-3 Saskatoon 1-4. Referees-Cole Hamm, Troy Murray. Linesmen-Tanner McGregor, Tarrington Wyonzek. Att.-3,855 at Saskatoon. National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 64 38 22 4 80 179 Florida 64 36 20 8 80 176 Boston 65 36 23 6 78 201 Detroit 64 32 21 11 75 163 Ottawa 65 30 28 7 67 189 Montreal 65 30 29 6 66 177 Buffalo 65 26 31 8 60 154 Toronto 63 21 32 10 52 150 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 64 47 13 4 98 210 N.Y. Rangers 65 38 21 6 82 184 N.Y. Islanders 62 35 20 7 77 178 Pittsburgh 63 33 22 8 74 171 Philadelphia 63 29 23 11 69 157 New Jersey 66 31 28 7 69 147 Carolina 65 29 26 10 68 158
GA 152 151 178 168 204 181 175 187 GA 149 165 154 161 172 164 174
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65 27 30 8 62 173 199 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 66 40 21 5 85 187 159 Dallas 66 39 20 7 85 213 191 St. Louis 66 37 20 9 83 166 162 Nashville 65 32 21 12 76 176 166 Minnesota 65 30 25 10 70 172 163 Colorado 66 33 29 4 70 178 189 Winnipeg 63 26 32 5 57 164 190 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 63 38 21 4 80 168 145 Anaheim 63 36 19 8 80 161 147 San Jose 63 35 22 6 76 191 169 Vancouver 63 24 27 12 60 152 181 Arizona 64 27 31 6 60 169 203 Edmonton 67 25 35 7 57 165 200 Calgary 64 26 34 4 56 173 203 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday’s Games Boston 4, Chicago 2 Buffalo 6, Calgary 3 Edmonton 4, Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Minnesota 2, Toronto 1 Tampa Bay 4, Ottawa 1 New Jersey 5, Nashville 4, OT N.Y. Islanders 4, Winnipeg 3, OT Colorado 3, Florida 2 Anaheim 5, Arizona 1 San Jose 3, Vancouver 2 Los Angeles 3, Montreal 2 Friday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 3, Washington 2 Columbus 6, Edmonton 3 Dallas 4, New Jersey 2 Saturday’s Games Minnesota at Buffalo, 11 a.m. Calgary at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Nashville at Colorado, 1 p.m. Anaheim at Los Angeles, 2 p.m. Washington at Boston, 5 p.m. Ottawa at Toronto, 5 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. Columbus at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Montreal at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. Florida at Arizona, 7 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 8 p.m. Sunday’s Games Dallas at Ottawa, 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 3 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 3 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 3 p.m. Edmonton at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Blue Jackets 6, Oilers 3 First Period 1. Columbus, Atkinson 21 (Dubinsky, Jenner) 1:54. 2. Columbus, Savard 2 (Saad, Calvert) 2:44. Penalties — Campbell Clb, Hendricks Edm (fighting) 4:16. Second Period 3. Edmonton, Draisaitl 17 (Pardy, Maroon) 4:35. 4. Columbus, Tyutin 1 (Hartnell, Foligno) 4:45. 5. Columbus, Jenner 23 (Murray, Jones) 10:54 (pp). 6. Edmonton, Hall 22 (Sekera, McDavid) 19:00 (pp). 7. Columbus, Hartnell 21 (Wennberg) 19:43. Penalties — Yakupov Edm (tripping) 9:55 Letestu Edm (hooking) 14:20 Jones Clb (tripping) 17:55. Third Period 8. Edmonton, McDavid 13 (Maroon, Sekera) 3:22. 9. Columbus, Savard 3 (Karlsson, Clarkson) 3:57. Penalties — Maroon Edm (cross-checking) 11:42 Dubinsky Clb (interference) 14:57 Maroon Edm, Boll Clb (fighting) 19:24 Prout Clb (boarding) 19:45. Shots on goal by Edmonton 13 10 13 — 36 Columbus 8 11 8 — 27 Goal — Edmonton: Brossoit (L, 0-1-1). Columbus: Korpisalo (W, 13-8-4). Power plays (goals-chances) — Edmonton: 1-3 Columbus: 1-3.
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WEEK 10 Saturday’s games Rochester at Calgary, 7 p.m. New England at Colorado, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Vancouver, 8 p.m. WEEK 11 Friday, Mar. 11 Rochester at Buffalo, 5:30 p.m. Calgary at Toronto, 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 12 New England at Rochester, 5:30 p.m. Georgia at Saskatchewan, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 13 Vancouver at Toronto, 12 a.m.
National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 41 19 .683 — Boston 38 25 .603 4 1/2 New York 25 38 .397 17 1/2 Brooklyn 18 44 .290 24 Philadelphia 8 54 .129 34 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 36 26 .581 — Atlanta 34 28 .548 2 Charlotte 33 28 .541 2 1/2 Washington 30 31 .492 5 1/2 Orlando 27 34 .443 8 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 43 17 .717 — Indiana 32 30 .516 12 Detroit 31 30 .508 12 1/2 Chicago 30 30 .500 13 Milwaukee 26 36 .419 18 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 52 9 .852 —
37 24 .607 15 33 29 .532 19 1/2 30 31 .492 22 23 37 .383 28 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 42 20 .677 — Portland 33 30 .524 9 1/2 Utah 28 33 .459 13 1/2 Denver 24 38 .387 18 Minnesota 19 43 .306 23 Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-Golden State 55 5 .917 — L.A. Clippers 40 20 .667 15 Sacramento 25 35 .417 30 Phoenix 16 46 .258 40 L.A. Lakers 12 51 .190 44 1/2 x-clinched playoff spot Thursday’s Games Miami 108, Phoenix 92 San Antonio 94, New Orleans 86 Sacramento 104, Dallas 101 Golden State 121, Oklahoma City 106 Friday’s Games Miami 112, Philadelphia 102 Phoenix 102, Orlando 84
Charlotte 108, Indiana 101 Toronto 117, Portland 115 Boston 105, New York 104 Milwaukee 116, Minnesota 101 Memphis 94, Utah 88 Cleveland 108, Washington 83 Brooklyn 121, Denver 120, OT Atlanta 106, L.A. Lakers 77 Saturday’s Games Utah at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Boston at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 5 p.m. Detroit at New York, 5 p.m. Brooklyn at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Houston at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Atlanta at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 1:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 1:30 p.m. Phoenix at Memphis, 2 p.m. Dallas at Denver, 3 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 4 p.m. Portland at Detroit, 4 p.m. Houston at Toronto, 4:30 p.m.
Hendricks, Pierce Johnson, Spencer Patton and Neil Ramirez LHPs Eric Jokisch, C.J. Riefenhauser and Zac Rosscup Cs Willson Contreras and Kyle Schwarber INFs Arismendy Alcantara, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Jeimer Candelario, Tommy La Stella, Addison Russell, Christian Villanueva and Dan Vogelbach and OF Matt Szczur to one-year contracts. COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with OF Ryan Raburn on a minor league contract. NEW YORK METS — Renewed the contract of RHP Jacob deGrom. Agreed to terms with LHP Dario Alvarez, INF Eric Campbell, OF Michael Conforto, C Travis d’Arnaud, INF Wilmer Flores, LHP Sean Gilmartin, RHP Erik Goeddel, RHP Robert Gsellman, INF Dilson Herrera, RHP Seth Lugo, LHP Steven Matz, C Johnny Monell, RHP Rafael Montero, RHP Akeel Morris, OF Brandon Nimmo, C Kevin Plawecki, INF Matt Reynolds, RHP Hansel Robles, LHP Josh Smoker, RHP Noah Syndergaard, RHP
Logan Verrett, RHP Jeff Walters, RHP Zack Wheeler and RHP Gabriel Ynoa on one-year contracts. American Association SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed C Brendan Slattery and C TC Mark. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed LHP Joe Bircher. ST. PAUL SAINTS — Signed INF Mike Gilmartin and OF Michael Burgess. Released RHP Kevin Cravey. WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed RHP Brett Wallach and C Brent Dean. Can-Am League OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed 1B Kenny Bryant. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Signed F Michael Beasley. Assigned F Montrezl Harrell and G-F K.J.
McDaniels to Rio Grande Valley (NBADL). PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Signed F Christian Wood to a 10-day contract. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Cleveland LB Armonty Bryant the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. BUFFALO BILLS — Released CB Leodis McKelvin. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Re-signed WR-KR Brandon Tate. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Announced the resignation of president Alec Scheiner, effective March 31. DETROIT LIONS — Re-signed DT Tyrunn Walker. LOS ANGELES RAMS — Announced CB
Trumaine Johnson signed his one-year franchise tender. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed K Josh Scobee. HOCKEY National Hockey League NEW YORK RANGERS — Recalled G Magnus Hellberg from Hartford (AHL). American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Signed D Joel Chouinard. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Signed M Marshall Hollingsworth and G Matt Pacifici. FC DALLAS — Re-signed D Je-Vaughn Watson and traded him to New England for a 2017 thirdround draft pick.
Lacrosse National Lacrosse League East Division GP W L Pct. GF GA New England 7 5 2 .714 94 76 Buffalo 9 5 4 .556 126 120 Georgia 9 4 5 .444 125 124 Rochester 7 3 4 .429 77 84 Toronto 8 2 6 .250 89 103 West Division GP W L Pct. GF GA Colorado 9 7 2 .778 111 100 Saskatchewan 8 5 3 .625 100 90 Vancouver 8 3 5 .375 92 104 Calgary 9 3 6 .333 97 110
WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt x-Brandon 65 41 18 4 2 276 188 88 x-Prince Albert 64 35 21 7 1 202 195 78 x-Moose Jaw 65 33 24 7 1 227 210 74 Regina 65 31 26 3 5 217 228 70 Saskatoon 64 24 36 4 0 199 281 52 Swift Current 64 22 34 5 3 166 218 52 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt x-Lethbridge 65 43 20 1 1 274 195 88 x-Red Deer 64 40 22 1 2 227 184 83 x-Calgary 63 36 24 2 2 209 195 76 Edmonton 64 27 31 6 1 179 206 61 Medicine Hat 64 26 34 3 2 191 254 57 Kootenay 65 10 49 6 0 136 289 26 WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt x-Victoria 65 43 16 3 3 244 150 92 x-Kelowna 63 44 16 3 0 230 188 91 Prince George 65 35 26 3 1 226 202 74 Kamloops 64 30 25 5 4 210 205 69 Vancouver 66 23 35 5 3 188 239 54 U.S. DIVISION GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Everett 63 36 21 4 2 166 145 78 Seattle 63 37 23 3 0 203 175 77 Portland 63 32 27 4 0 203 198 68 Spokane 63 29 25 5 4 198 214 67 Tri-City 63 30 30 2 1 208 220 63 x — clinched playoff berth Note: winning team is credited with two points and a victory in the W column a team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the respective OTL or SOL column.
Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL — Suspended free agent minor league LHP Tyler Alexander 100 games after a third positive test for a Drug of Abuse and St. Louis Cardinals minor league INF Luke Doyle (Johnson City-Appalachian) 50 games following a positive test for amphetamine, both violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League TEXAS RANGERS — Promoted manager of minor league operations Paul Kruger to assistant director of player development. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Announced the retirement of INF Maicer Izturis. National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Dallas Beeler, Aaron Brooks, Carl Edwards Jr., Kyle
Long time cross-country coach hanging up shoes AFTER 41 YEARS AT THE HELM OF THE TEAM, BRIAN STACKHOUSE IS RETIRING Over the last 41 years there’s been one constant with the RDC cross-country running team — head coach Brian Stackhouse. Stackhouse joined the RDC team in 1975 and was a mainstay until officially announcing his retirement this week. “I decided about a month ago, but didn’t tell the team until after the (ACAC) indoor championships,” he explained. It was a tough decision, but one he feels comfortable with. “There is some sadness, but I feel the time is right to go,” said the 69-year-old. “I’m getting older and slower and can’t keep up with the athletes any more. I feel a coach should be able to run with the team, but a I found I had trouble keeping up. I started using a bike during training.” Stackhouse also feels he has a coach in waiting with the team, although he said that’s not up to him. “It’s (AD) Diane St. Denis’ decision, but I feel we have one person who will step forward and do an excellent job. If I didn’t think someone would step forward I would consider continuing on.” Still expect to see Stackhouse around for a few more years at least. “I won’t be leaving the running community,” he said. “I will stay involved and help with races and the Red Deer Woody’s Marathon.” Stackhouse became involved in running in Grade 12 in Brooks. He grew up in Edmonton and attended Bonnie Doon High School. “I was always interested in sports, but was never good enough to make the senior teams at Bonnie Doon,” he
DANNY RODE RDC ATHLETICS explained. “My dad was a bank manager and transferred to Brooks in 1962. They had a smaller school and needed players for their basketball and football teams, so I got an opportunity to compete.” Stackhouse became friends with a player who was also into running. “I thought it would be great. We were the only two guys on the teams to run, so I figured I’d finish at least second in the track tryouts. I finished fifth,” he said with a laugh. “But I was hooked and continued on at the University of Alberta.” He continued to work hard and finished seventh in the annual Turkey Trot race. That inspired him even more and he went on to finish sixth in the Canadian cross-country championships and 10th in the marathon. “For me it was a great in that I could compete while in other sports I had no hope,” he said. “I long distance running you can improve at a higher percentage than you can at the shorter distances.” After finishing his bachelor degree at the U of A he decided to see part of the world. He ended up in Zambia where he got a job teaching at the University of Zambia as well as coaching their cross-country team and organizing their first track meet. He enjoyed the experience, but wanted to teach in Canada and needed
Brian Stackhouse to get a master’s degree. “I went back to university got a Masters and a PHD in Physics,” he said. An opportunity at Red Deer College opened up and not only did a get a chance to teach, but coach as well. He worked with women’s coach Cor Ouwerkerk the first year and later worked alongside Mark Ryan and Joan Wales. “Then for 35 years I was on my own,” he said. During his time at RDC Stackhouse was never one to put pressure on an athlete to attend RDC. What he did do was try to get as many local athletes involved as he could. “Wayne Lalor once said that he wanted to see as many Central Alberta
athletes competing as possible. His teams didn’t always win but those kids got an opportunity to compete at a high level. I believed that as well.” One of his coaching highlights came in 2007 where the top five girls were all from Central Alberta. They not only were the best in the province but in the country. Winning the CCAA title was one of his career highlights, just behind organizing the first CCAA cross-country championship in 2002. “We hosted the first-ever championship and to this day some say it’s the best run,” he said. “I remember it snowed the night before and we were out shovelling the path for five hours before the race.” Stackhouse, who is a two-time ACAC coach of the year also acted as CCAA cross-country coordinator for 10 years. He had several of the best running athletes in the province, and Canada, over the years. Jodi Sanquin competed all five years at RDC, winning the ACAC title in 2010 and 2011 and finishing second in 2008 and 2009. She also was on the CCAA championship team in 2007, when she was fourth in the ACAC and CCAA. She also placed second in the ACAC in 2009 and 2010. Debby Querengesser led the 2007 team. She won the ACAC title and was second at the nationals. The RDC women also finished third at the CCAA championships in 2008, 2010 and 2011. Danny Rode is a retired Advocate reporter who can be reached at drode@reddeeradvocate.com. His work can be seen at www.rdc.ab.ca/athleticsblog.
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McGregor, Holm can’t wait for fights UFC 196 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — Holly Holm could have kicked back and prepared for the rematch while Ronda Rousey regroups from the beating Holm gave her four months ago. Conor McGregor could have played it safe and waited for another title fight after Rafael Dos Anjos dropped out of their bout last week. Instead, Holm and McGregor eagerly accepted matchups at UFC 196 that more cautious champions would have avoided. Their hunger to fight allowed the UFC to create a blockbuster pay-perview card on Saturday night headlined by two of its biggest stars taking unnecessary risks. “I’m here because I’m passionate about fighting,” Holm said. “I don’t want to do anything because it’s more strategic. I just want to fight. … I told myself when I got in this sport, ‘Passion first. Everything else falls into place.”’ Holm (10-0) takes on veteran title contender Miesha Tate (17-5) for the bantamweight belt shortly before McGregor (19-2) faces hard-hitting brawler Nate Diaz (19-10) in a non-title welterweight bout — 25 pounds heavier than the usual limit for McGregor, the UFC’s featherweight king. Neither champion needed to take the fights they’re facing, but neither betrays any sign of worry about stepping into the MGM Grand Garden Arena cage. The fans clearly appreciate it: Thousands lined up outside the arena several hours before Friday’s weigh-in for a card that ranks among the UFC’s hottest tickets in recent years. Holm spent the past few months in a whirlwind of publicity and attention
after her stunning head-kick knockout of Rousey, the most popular fighter in mixed martial arts. But when Rousey decided she couldn’t fight again until the fall, Holm agreed to a showdown with Tate, a gritty wrestler who hasn’t lost since Rousey beat her for the second time in 2013. “I feel like this is a really tough fight for me, but what else am I supposed to be doing here?” Holm asked. “I want to fight all the girls that are the best, because that’s what makes the best victory. Obviously this is a really big challenge for me to take, and a lot of people think it was even silly.” When Holm violently dethroned Rousey, she cleared a path for McGregor to rise atop the sport. The Irishman with a 15-fight winning streak seized that chance with both fists, winning the 145-pound title with a 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in December. And while Holm and Tate are willing promoters of their fight, nobody can match McGregor’s showmanship. His presence on a card guarantees huge attention and revenue when fans and cameras behold his verbal gifts, which were in sharp form at this week’s news conference. “You’re like a gazelle,” McGregor said to Diaz. “I’m a lion in there, and I’m going to eat you alive. Your little gazelle friends are going to be staring through the cage looking at your carcass getting eaten alive, and they can do nothing. All they can say is they’re never going to cross this river again.” Holm and Tate grinned as they watched from the stage while McGregor and Diaz lobbed insults at each other. “They’re over here flipping each other off under the table, and Holly and I are making each other friendship bracelets,” Tate said. “I’m having
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UFC welterweight Conor McGregor shadow boxes for the fans during the UFC 196 weigh ins at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Friday a great time.” McGregor planned to become a two-division champion this week, but Dos Anjos hurt his foot late last month. Rather than waiting for the lightweight champ, McGregor agreed to a non-title showdown with Diaz, one of the sport’s most entertaining fighters and an awfully good foil for McGregor’s verbal jousting. “I’m certainly going to toy with the young boy,” the 27-year-old McGregor said of the 30-year-old Diaz. “I’m going to play with him. His entries and his exits, his retreats, his feints are all identical. He can’t break out of his patterns, out of his set routines, so he is very, very predictable.” Diaz is the biggest man McGregor
has ever fought, with advantages in height and reach. McGregor’s extra weight should give him added punching power, but it could also affect his quickness — not that it worries McGregor, who took on his “Mystic Mac” persona to predict that he’ll stop Diaz late in the first round. “Skill-wise, I made a big, big jump from the (Chad) Mendes performance to the Aldo performance, but I didn’t get to show a lot of that because the fight was so quick,” McGregor said. “Part of me wants to stretch it out to show that, and to show the fans some new sequences, some new movements, some new forms of attack and defence. I just hope Nate can last.”
Phaneuf unsure how he’ll be greeted in Toronto FORMER CAPTAIN SET TO RETURN TO THE ACC AS A MEMBER OF THE SENATORS said. “I’m able to get into the butterfly position, but I’m not at the point where I can explosively get in there yet.” Anderson was hurt on a seemingly harmless play Tuesday night midway through the second period. “I just kind of got in the deep butterfly and something kind of caught. It kind of flared it up a little bit. It’s just one of those things where you just
BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Dion Phaneuf has no clue what awaits him at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday night. The former Maple Leafs captain will play in Toronto for the first time since he was traded to the Ottawa Senators on Feb. 9 in a blockbuster nine-player deal. “I’m not sure, I’ll give you the honest answer,” Phaneuf said, on how Leafs fans might react. “You asked me that question and I’m not sure. We’ll see (Saturday) night how I’m received, but my focus is here and how we’ve got to get our game back to the level we’re capable of.” Phaneuf played over 400 games for Toronto, was captain for six years, and was involved in numerous charitable organizations. But his new teammates aren’t convinced Toronto’s fans will offer a warm homecoming. “I’m sure there will be a few energy bursts from the fans when he’s got the puck,” said Craig Anderson. “I think he’ll smile and enjoy the moment. It’s definitely a cool feeling when people are against you. It gives you a reason to bring your ‘A’ game.” Phaneuf’s addition has brought a veteran presence and added depth to Ottawa’s blue-line and Zack Smith admits it’s kind of nice knowing the Senators won’t have to battle with him anymore when playing Toronto. “I’m sure it will be a little strange for him, being the first time back in the building since he was traded,” Smith said. “He’s a huge addition for our team, a big presence back there. I know from playing against him, you’re aware when he’s on the ice because he likes to step up. He’s a big physical guy, so that should help us and any time you’ve got forwards thinking about who is on ice, it’s definitely going to help you.” With the Senators still desperately fighting to get into the playoffs, Phaneuf says his focus is on his current team. As of Friday, the Senators sat seven
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Austerity measures in coming budget FINANCE MINISTER CECI SAYS PLAN IS TO SAVE WHERE POSSIBLE BY THE CANADIAN PRESS FORT MCMURRAY — Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci and Premier Rachel Notley say more restraint measures are coming in next month’s budget. But they also reiterated Friday that the overall plan remains not to cut so deep as to make a bad situation worse. Ceci and Notley made the comments at a town hall meeting in Fort McMurray, fielding questions on the upcoming 2016-17 spending plan. Ceci has said with no end in sight to low oil prices, the expected deficit for 2016-17 could be double the original projection and end up over $10 billion. He said the province is looking to save money where it can. “We’re doing a number of other things that you’ll see rolled out in Budget 2016 that shows we’re additionally restraining the amount of money that goes into government services,” said Ceci.
Ceci declined to give more details on those measures. The budget is to come out in early April, though Ceci has not announced a specific date. Alberta’s economy is reeling from continuing low oil prices. Oil has gone from more than US$100 a barrel in 2014 to the mid-$30 range now. There have been tens of thousands of job losses in the private sector as the provincial GDP continues to contract. However, both Ceci and Notley reiterated the plan is to save where possible, but not worsen things with deep cuts to public services. “We are not going to restore the price of oil by laying off teachers, by laying off nurses, by undercutting our health care (and) by undercutting our education (system),” said Notley. The government plan introduced last year calls for a two per cent boost in overall spending in the 2016-17 budget, focusing the extra cash on core areas like health and education.
The province will continue its plan to accelerate capital spending to get roads, schools and hospitals built to take advantage of low borrowing costs and a larger labour pool. The province now has about $19 billion in debt and that figure is to grow to an estimated $48 billion by the end of the decade. The government does not have a plan to pay it back, but can’t by law run up debt higher than 15 per cent of the GDP. The province is currently at just under six per cent. “You need to borrow within what you can afford to do, and you need to have a plan to get rid of that deficit that is realistic and reasonable,” Notley said those at the meeting. Ceci admitted last week that with oil prices remaining low and the deficit ballooning to $10 billion, the original plan to balance the budget by 2020 is no longer attainable. He hasn’t given a new target date.
Oil opportunities abroad for beleaguered Alberta workers BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Shunda Consulting and Construction Managemnet LTD.’s Centennial Village residence in Olds, worth $30 million, earned the Red Deer company the general contractor award at the inaugural Commercial Construction Awards by the Red Der Construction Association.
Hardware handed out to local builders CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION HANDS OUT AWARDS TO LOCAL COMPANIES BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Central Alberta’s commercial builders and contractors will be recognized annually with new awards. The inaugural Commercial Construction Awards were handed out recently by the Red Deer Construction Association, an organization with roots dating to 1957. Gary Gies, association executive director, said the initiative to shine the spotlight on the work done by its 350 member companies, and other organizations that work with them, has gone over well. “This was something we have been working on for a while through our board,” he said. “We’re the commercial side of the construction world … and we wanted to recognize the work that we do. That was the gist and the design of the awards.” Three categories were rolled out: Partnership Award, Sub-Contractor Award and Project Recognition — General Contractor Award. Categories were chosen to ensure that all of the association’s members were represented by a category.
For instance, the Sub-Contractor Award recognizes companies that have the reputation as the “unsung heroes” of building projects. They are responsible for the electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other key components often hidden behind walls and ceilings. The first winner of the award was Red Deer-based World Class Contracting Ltd., which specializes in mechanical construction and management services. The Partnership Award was introduced to recognize the work local organizations do with the association to promote and improve the local construction industry. Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools and Red Deer Public School District were both recognized for their support for a program that opens the classroom to local trades for presentations. Gies said another program is almost ready that will encourage teachers to visit construction sites to learn about the industry and how it meshes with school curricula. The General Contractor Award went to Red Deer’s Shunda Consulting and Construction Management Ltd. for its work on Olds College Centennial Village students’ residence. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
CALGARY — The past year hasn’t been kind to Western Canada’s oilpatch, but some smaller energy outfits say their international presence has been a rare bright spot. Shortly after Blue Spark Energy started out in Calgary in 2011, CEO Todd Parker said he wondered whether to “put all our eggs in one basket here in Canada” or diversify into other markets. The second option turned out to be a good move, said Parker. The year after its inception, Blue Spark expanded into the U.S. It has since established a presence in Romania, Norway, Denmark, Iraq and Kuwait. Parker said there’s been strong global interest in Blue Spark’s technology, which uses shock waves to dislodge gunk from oil wells while drawing as little electricity as a curling iron. As a small player, it was complicated to get things going at first, he said. “But it’s actually allowed us to ride out the storm and accelerate our growth much faster than if we had stayed within a single market.” Parker figures about 70 to 80 per cent of Blue Spark’s revenues come from its international operations these days. He’s looking to add 10 staffers to the 30-person workforce by the end of this year — a rarity in an industry that the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors estimates has lost 100,000 jobs in the downturn. Karl Bauer, sales and marketing director at oilfield service provider Snubco Group, said his company has had to “skinny right up” because of the downturn, but its business in Europe and Latin America has helped it avoid having to cut into its core staff. Snubco had 145 workers during its pre-downturn peak. Its head count is now at around 45. “We’d probably, I would say, lose half of them for sure if it wasn’t for some of the European stuff,” he said. “This gives us an opportunity to keep our employees working and get some cash flow coming into the tap.” “We get to retain them, they get to keep the paycheque and it keeps everything going through the slow period for sure.” Keeping employees has also been a big priority for Bryce Pinto, president and CEO of Precision Engineering, an Edmonton-based firm that’s been focused on Western Canada for 34 years. See Oil on Page B8
Beware of Internet job scams offering easy money Dear Working Wise: I saw an internet ad saying that I could make $1,000 a day on the Internet working from home. That sounds too good to be true. Is it? Signed Wary Dear Wary: A company that pays its staff $1,000 a day to work from home shouldn’t need to advertise. The Internet is filled with work-from-home scams masquerading as real jobs. Top 10 red flags to watch for: 1. Job title, job duties and compensation are vague. 2. Job offer is a spam email or a web-banner advertisement. 3. Unprofessional ad, website, email address, correspondence. 4. Employer is hard to identify, locate or contact by telephone/email. 5. Employer shows little interest in your qualifications; no job interview. 6. Employer pressures you to buy training/equipment/software for the job. 7. You are asked to repackage items sent to you and then ship them abroad. 8. You are asked to transfer or wire
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CHARLES STRACHEY WORKING WISE money out of your personal bank account. 9. Employer quickly asks for your Social Insurance Number or banking information. 10. Too good to be true: guaranteed big money, no risk, no experience, no effort needed. You can also check suspicious job opportunities using the Central and Northern Alberta Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker. The tracker describes nearly 15,000 different scams, including 944 employment scams (bbb. org/scamtracker/edmonton). The most popular employment scams include secret shopper (218) and work from home (410). Secret shopper scam “employers”
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send you a cheque for a large amount of money. You are asked to deposit it in your bank account and then evaluate a money-transfer service by wiring a large amount of the money to another account. Soon, you learn that the payment that they sent you was fake and you’ve lost the money that you wired to them. Work from home email processing scams promise that you will get paid for every email that you process. All you have to do is pay a registration fee. Once you’ve registered and paid your fee, you will not receive any work and will not be able to contact the company. Phishing scam “employers” quickly hire you and then ask you for your social insurance number and banking information so they can pay you. Instead, they use the information to steal your identity or your money. March is Fraud Prevention Month. For tips and information on Fraud Prevention Month, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at phonebusters.
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com. If you want a real job where you can work from home, you might want to try applying to legitimate employers for traditional jobs that you can do from home and then discuss the idea of telecommuting. Technological advances and potential cost savings are making more companies open to the idea of employees working from home. For home-based business ideas, search the tip sheets on the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) web site at alis.alberta.ca for “telecommuting”. For more tips on preventing fraud, check out the Central and Northern Alberta Better Business Bureau’s Scam Stopper web page at bbb.org/ scam. Good luck! Do you have a work-related question? Send your questions to Working Wise, at charles.strachey@gov.ab.ca. Charles Strachey is a manager with Alberta Human Services. This column is provided for general information.
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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American markets closed higher on the final trading day of the week as oil rose and new jobs data out of the U.S. was stronger than anticipated. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 88.85 points to 13,212.50, while the loonie gained 0.40 of a cent to 75.05 cents US. It was the first time since late November that the loonie closed above 75 cents US. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 62.87 points to 17,006.77, while the broader S&P 500 composite index advanced 6.59 points to 1,999.99. The Nasdaq composite rose 9.60 points to 4,717.02. South of the border, the economy added 242,000 jobs last month, particularly in the construction, retail and health care sectors, according to the latest data from the U.S. Labor Department, which also revised its job estimates for December and January upwards. Bruce Cooper, chief investment officer of TD Asset Management, said the jobs data was a positive for both the U.S. and the Canadian stock markets on Friday. “We worry about an environment of relatively low growth,” Cooper said. “So when you get indications that in the biggest economy in the world, which is the United States, things are continuing to move along — they’re not roaring ahead, but they’re moving ahead in a reasonable fashion — that allows the market to breathe a sigh of relief.” Toronto’s resource-centric market benefited from a boost in commodity prices Friday. The metals and mining sector of the TSX grew 5.17 per cent,
Rail car runs away in Regina REGINA — Investigators are trying to determine how and why a rail car full of asphalt rolled away from an oil refinery into a Regina neighbourhood this week. Andrew Swenson, a spokesman for the Co-op Refinery Complex, says no one was hurt and no material from the rail car spilled late Tuesday. The runaway rail car travelled about four kilometres through the city, crossing a number of streets, along tracks owned by Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR). Swenson said the rail car was handled by Cando Rail Services.
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while base metals stocks were up 4.22 per cent. Meanwhile, energy stocks gained 2.98 per cent. Crude oil, which has been flirting with US$35 a barrel for the last few days, finally closed above that mark — something it hasn’t done since late January. The April contract for benchmark U.S. crude oil rose $1.35 to US$35.92 a barrel. The rebound in the price of oil helped the TSX slip into positive territory for the year so far this past week. “Of the major markets, the TSX is the best performing market year-to-date,” Cooper said. “Canada clearly has the most resource exposure of any of the major markets, and so it’s a beneficiary as the commodity recovers.” Oil has recovered somewhat as rock-bottom prices forced a number of U.S. producers to scale back their drilling, Cooper said. “The number of drills operating in the United States is down something like 70 per cent from the peak,” Cooper said. In other commodity news, April natural gas gained 2.7 cents to $1.67 per mmBtu, the April gold contract climbed $12.50 to US$1,270.70 per troy ounce and May copper was up seven cents at US$2.28 a pound. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Friday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,212.50, up 88.85 points Dow — 17,006.77 up 62.87 points S&P 500 — 1,999.99, up 6.59 points Nasdaq — 4,717.02, up
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9.60 points Currencies: Cdn — 75.05 cents US, up 0.40 of a cent Pound — C$1.8951, down 0.58 of a cent Euro — C$1.4660, down 0.24 of a cent Euro — US$1.1003, up 0.42 of a cent Oil futures: US$35.92 per barrel, up $1.35 (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,270.70 per oz., up $12.50 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.925 oz., up 65.6 cents $704.89 kg., up $21.09 ICE FUTURES WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ‘16 unchanged $450.30 May ‘16 unchanged $452.30 July ‘16 $1.70 higher $457.50 Nov. ‘16 $3.20 higher $466.20 Jan. ‘17 $3.20 higher $471.00 March ‘17 $2.70 higher $473.50 May ‘17 $2.70 higher $472.80 July ‘17 $2.70 higher $472.30 Nov. ‘17 $2.70 higher $465.90 Jan. ‘18 $2.70 higher $465.90 March ‘18 $2.70 higher $465.90. Barley (Western): March ‘16 $4.00 lower $174.00 May ‘16 $4.00 lower $176.00 July ‘16 $4.00 lower $176.00 Oct. ‘16 $4.00 lower $176.00 Dec. ‘16 $4.00 lower $176.00 March ‘17 $4.00 lower $176.00 May ‘17 $4.00 lower $176.00 July ‘17 $4.00 lower $176.00 Oct. ‘17 $4.00 lower $176.00 Dec. ‘17 $4.00 lower $176.00 March ‘18 $4.00 lower $176.00. Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 471,220 tonnes of canola 500 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 471,720.
MONTREAL — A Quebec court has rejected a request by an environmental coalition to have hearings into the Energy East pipeline project suspended. The coalition was seeking the injunction because it believes the hearings will not be complete without impact studies from TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., which is behind the $15.7-billion project. Friday’s court decision paves the way for Quebec’s environmental regulation agency to begin the hearings Monday. Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel announced this week the province was also going to court to ensure TransCanada’s plans for the Quebec portion of the project respect the province’s laws and regulations. Louis Bergeron, vice-president in Quebec and New Brunswick for
Liberals vow to tackle weak productivity won’t be easy: experts OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are hoping to solve an economic mystery that has perplexed previous governments for decades: raising Canada’s lacklustre productivity. Policy-makers were reminded of the situation Friday when Statistics Canada released its latest numbers on labour productivity growth. The rate contracted 0.2 per cent in 2015 — by far its weakest result in three years. Since coming to office, Finance Minister Bill Morneau has repeatedly vowed to address what he has described as the country’s “productivity challenge” and he has even tasked a new economic advisory council with finding solutions. It’s an important
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OIL: Work volumes down “We’ve definitely had our fair share of pain,” he said. “Our work volumes are down, just like anyone else and that’s kind of why we started looking at other markets.” Pinto participated in a trade mission to Mexico and Colombia last
Energy East, said the BAPE (the French-language acronym for the environment review body) already has most of the necessary documentation Heurtel said the government wanted to see. On Friday, TransCanada (TSX:TRP) said it is committed to participating in the hearings, which will take place in Levis, across the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City. “We remain confident this BAPE process can address Quebecers’ concerns adequately,” Bergeron said in a statement after the Quebec Superior Court ruling. Energy East would carry 1.1 million barrels a day of western crude as far east as Saint John, N.B., serving domestic refineries and international customers. The project has run into stiff opposition in Quebec, with the mayors of Montreal and surrounding municipalities arguing that environmental risks outweigh the economic rewards. goal, Morneau argues, because improving productivity growth would allow Canadians to enjoy their highest-possible standard of living — even amid mounting economic worries linked to the aging population. He is expected to outline some productivity-related measures later this month in the federal budget. Regardless of the party in power, productivity growth has proven to be a head-scratcher for governments. Briefing material prepared for Morneau’s predecessor, former finance minister Joe Oliver, noted that Canada’s productivity growth between 2000 and 2013 trailed all G7 countries except Italy. “Boosting our lacklustre productivity performance remains one of the key public policy challenges, especially given the dampening effect that population aging will have on real GDP growth in coming years,” reads the “secret” October 2014 memo. month and came away with a few leads. But he’s not banking on an immediate payoff. “You have to take your time and do your homework before jumping in with both feet.” Jarl Groothuysen, operations manager at LSC Industrial, made the trip to Mexico and Colombia as well. The Bonnyville, Alta.-based company provides construction, manufacturing and other services. Groothuysen said he’s working out pricing with a couple of potential customers he met on the mission. “We kind of chose the best of the best and we’re following up,” he said. “They need companies like ours down there.”
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Vandergrift serves up a musical feast BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF A musical feast is in store next week for local fans of Justine Vandergrift. The Lacombe-raised singer/songwriter had performed all over Alberta and as far as Kansas City, Mo. since relocating to Edmonton a few years ago. But now Vandergrift has temporarily moved back home to Lacombe, and is set to entertain twice in one week in Red Deer. Songs of love and loss from her new album, Sailor, will be sung by Vandergrift at a special International Women’s Day concert on Tuesday, March 8, at The Hub on Ross Street. The show will also include performances by “my favourite Alberta singers,” said Vandergrift, referring to Red Deer’s Randi Boulton, ex-pat Central Albertan Donna Durand (who’s now based in Edmonton), Kimberly MacGregor and Jenie Thai, also of Edmonton, and Calgary’s Jessica Marsh. Vandergrift describes the event as “an upbeat concert that celebrates women.” There will more of a variety show vibe on Saturday, March 12 when Vandergrift takes the stage at the Elk’s Lodge as one of the openers for three-time Maple Blues Award-winning singer/pianist David Vest and his band — including multi-instrumentalist Tim Williams. Other special guest performers are Red Deer folk singer/songwriter Levi Cuss and hiphop group Alberta Murderaz. “I’m very excited about both shows,” said Vandergrift, who once worked in Red Deer as a recreational aide for clients at Michener Centre. These days she’s making a full-time career in music — including as studio back-up singer to acts such as Ridley Bent, Khari McLelland of The Sojourners and Kimberley MacGregor. “I’m working the hardest I’ve every worked — and making the least money,” she said, with a wry chuckle. “But you don’t make music for the money, you do it because you love it. I just want to pursue this thing and play and get better, and try letting myself be an artist…” Vandergrift took a step in that direction recently when she joined hundreds of other music hopefuls at an International Folk Music Alliance conference in Kansas City. Rooms in two hotels were turned into mini-stages, where thousands of singers from around the globe tried to wow record company and booking agents and festival organizers. “I was freaked” to be among so many talented people competing to be heard, admitted Vandergrift. But she focused on being herself and not a stage persona. “I really think the human ear can tell when someone is lying when they’re singing… I want to perform in a real, honest way, telling the truth about who I am and my hope for the world and humanity.” This approach garnered her CD Sailor some radio play in Holland, as well as Kansas City and Alberta. “I’ve made some good connections with festival organizers, agents and producers,” said Vandergrift. “They seem interested in what I’m doing, so you never know…” Her third album was recorded live, off the floor in an Edmonton recording studio to try to capture the
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Justine Vanderfrift will performs songs from her new album Sailor on Tuesday, March 8 at The Hub in Red Deer, and with David Vest at The Elk’s Lodge on March 12. raw energy of a live show. The singer, who plans to move to Calgary later this year, said she wrote most of the songs after a romantic breakup, so themes of love and loss ended up on the album. Listeners seem to be relating to Sailor’s sentiments: “I’ve received quite a few emails from young girls, women or other people who bought my CD and are going through their own loss and heartbreak… They feel understood.,” said Vandergrift. Although a few upbeat tunes made the record, Vandergrift said she makes no apologies for the down-beat ones. “Sometimes when we listen to sad
music, it helps us understand who we are — and it also helps us understand humanity.” Tickets to 7 p.m. March 8 show at The Hub are $20 ($40 per family) cash at the door. Advance tickets to her 7:30 p.m. concert with David Vest at The Elk’s Lodge on March 12 are $29 or ($199 for a table of eight) from centralmusicfest.com. (Supper, served from 6-7 p.m., is an additional $10, and can be ordered online). Tickets at the door are $35 with no supper option. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
Black Apple: a story of love and redemption BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Joan Crate imagined a fictional Blackfoot girl named Rose Marie Whitewater and introduced her through her poetry. When the “tiny, feisty, stubborn” character insisted on lingering in Crate’s mind, “I had to follow through a bit,” said the author and retired Red Deer College instructor. Crate decided to see what would happen if she fleshed out the character of Rose Marie further through prose. The result is the new novel, Black Apple — a story of love, redemption and forgiveness. JOAN CRATE It was 10 years in the making and is now being published by Simon and Schuster Canada. The plot follows the life of the irrepressible Rose Marie from age 7, when she’s torn from her family and taken to St. Mark’s residential school for girls by government decree, to age 19. Although two-thirds of the novel is set at the Indian residential school, Crate, who’s part Metis, believes this was more out of necessity than design. “I was locked into (this setting)” because she saw Rose Marie living in Southern Alberta during the mid 1940s to early 1950s. “I thought, could I have her escape this somehow? But there was (realistically) no way that she would
not be going to residential school,” added the author, who will read at a book launch of her novel at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at Sunworks in Red Deer. When Crate, who was short-listed for the Commonwealth Book Award for her first 1989 novel, Breathing, first began working on this new story during her summer breaks from teaching, many Canadians were still unfamiliar with the destructive legacy of these mostly church-run boarding schools. Some friends she spoke to didn’t even realize that Indian families had no choice but to send their children away to be assimilated. These historic facts are now widely known in the aftermath of the Truth and Reconciliation hearings. But Crate feels her aim was never to educate readers so much as to provide insight into what the experience could have been like for one little aboriginal girl. “The main thing is not to teach, but (to) show a part of history that had been suppressed and swept under the carpet for a time,” she said. “It was important to get that out of the box.” Just as author Joy Kogawa’s book Obasan allowed readers to empathize with characters who were moved to internment camps for Japanese-Canadians during the war, Crate hopes Black Apple will open an insightful window into what cultural deprivation was like for many indigenous children and their families. “You can see it through someone else’s eyes. That’s the gift of fiction. It can transport you through another person’s experience and broaden us as people.” While Rose Marie is shaped by her residential school ordeal, Crate doesn’t want people to think of Black Apple is a depressing tale. There’s an element
of magical realism as Rose Marie has psychic gifts that allow her to see the future and the past through dreams and visions. There’s also a love story and a mystery in the book, along with themes of faith and belonging. “There’s complexity, and I think it’s ultimately uplifting,” said Crate, who painted the nuns of St. Mark’s in nuanced shades of grey — from tyrannical Sister Joan, to merciful Sister Grace, who cares for Rose Marie, the person, as well as her immortal soul. Although the now Calgary-based Crate learned about First Nations cultures as a child when her her father (of Irish-Scotch and aboriginal heritage) taught at reserve schools in B.C. and Alberta, she still worried some people would feel she was appropriating an indigenous voice with her character of Rose Marie. Crate felt better after two editors of aboriginal heritage read her novel and found it accurate and powerful. The book was also called “moving” in a positive review in Quill & Quire. “I would like to think that we’ve gotten past the idea that a person can only write about their own experience. If you do your research and are respectful (of cultures), you can write about characters who come from a lot of different places,” she said. The author, who retired from teaching English at RDC in 2013, feels fortunate to have her book published by Simon and Schuster at a time when few new novels are making the cut. Crate is already working on a new writing project that she said isn’t related to a First Nations experience. Black Apple is available at Sunworks, Chapters, Amazon and other booksellers. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
Jann Arden, Jon Montgomery to host Junos BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Watch your backs, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, because Canadian singer Jann Arden and Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery are coming for your comedic hosting crowns. The Calgary-born singer and former skeleton racer from Russell, Man., are teaming up to host this year’s Juno Awards in Calgary, and Arden likens their duties to the unforgettable pairing of Fey and Poehler at the Golden Globes. “We’re going to beat our writers up and say, ‘No, give us something else to say!’ until it’s right,” Arden jokes. “I’ve got 19 gown changes, so it’s going to be exhausting.” Arden says she’s aiming high for the Junos given the splash that several Canadian nominees made internationally in the past year. And some of them are lined up to take the stage to perform, including the Weeknd, Alessia Cara and Shawn Mendes. “You’ve got Canadians displacing other Canadians for the top of the charts,” adds Montgomery. “If that doesn’t paint a picture of what we can proudly lay claim to here in Canada … then nothing is going to do it for you.” Over the next month, Arden and Montgomery will brainstorm ideas on how to make their hosting duties special.
“We’re going to have a lot of fun,” Arden says. “I know that seems kind of trite, but we’re supposed to be referees, we’re supposed to keep the show moving and set a tone.” Only hours after meeting each other for the first time, the hosts were already exchanging the sort of witty banter you’d expect from two old friends. Montgomery concedes that while neither Arden or himself have set foot on a “Saturday Night Live” stage — like Fey and Poehler — they’ve got the spirit to channel their own version of the classic pairing. “We can only imagine what their relationship is like — and I think we’ve got it in spades,” he says. Both are also bringing a formidable level of experience to the table, as they’ve already fronted major Canadian TV events. Arden, who rose to fame on Canada’s music scene in the 1990s with hits like “Could I Be Your Girl” and “Insensitive,” previously hosted the 1997 Juno Awards in Hamilton. That’s when Celine Dion and Bryan Adams took home statues for best female and male vocalists. Montgomery has sharpened his skills as the host of “Amazing Race Canada” for three seasons. “John’s very charismatic,” Arden says. “He’s got good teeth and hair — that reads very well on television.” The Juno Awards will air on April 3 on CTV.
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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO — Robert Carlyle admits he has a knack for despicable roles. Which might explain why he was hounded for years to play his latest violent onscreen kook — a Glaswegian barber-turned-serial killer. The affable Scot notes the Canadian script for The Legend of Barney Thomson circled him several times before he accepted the challenge, which included directing the grisly black comedy. The pitches came from “different people, coming from different parts of the world,” who were all convinced that Carlyle was the man to play the downtrodden Barney, an accidental killer. The Trainspotting star admits he can’t seem to shake the psycho characters, and he suspects it’s partly because of the way he approaches them. “Barney, on the page, isn’t technically a likable character,” Carlyle says in a recent phone interview from Vancouver, where he shoots the ABC/CTV series Once Upon A Time. “He’s a pain in the ass. He’s abusive, he’s … just an idiot. So you need someone who could actually try and turn this somewhat dislikable character into someone who you care about.” Not unlike his approach to playing the loathsome, ultra-violent Begbie in Trainspotting, he allows. “Begbie is a disgusting character. But again, when I was taking that part on I was also aware of the fact that I had to try and make this guy in some way likable. I tried to inject Begbie with a heavy, heavy dose of comedy,” says Carlyle, also known as a desperately unemployed steelworker in The Full Monty, an alcoholic deadbeat dad in Angela’s Ashes, and a Bond villain in The World Is Not Enough. “A lot of people can look at Beg-
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Actors Robert Carlyle and Emma Thompson are shown in a scene from “The Legend of Barney Thomson.” bie and think, ‘Oh, he’s just terrifying.’ Well, I don’t know if he is. I don’t know if Begbie even actually exists like that. I think he’s more of, almost, a cartoon-type figure.” He was convinced to tackle The Legend of Barney Thomson by a rewrite from Glaswegian scribe Colin McLaren, who injected the missing element he craved — “as the Irish would say, the craic,” says Carlyle. When it came to directing, he worked on an “old-fashioned” plan for his first feature behind the camera. “It would be no moving cameras, no dollies, nothing whirring around. It’s quite flat and quite a straight-telling of the story.” He enlisted seasoned pals Ray Winstone to play a browbeaten police inspector and Tom Courtney as the chief superintendent. And he turned
to Emma Thompson to don some serious prosthetics and makeup to play Barney’s foul-mouthed, bingo-loving mother. Twenty years later, Carlyle says he looks forward to revisiting his most famous deranged lout for a Trainspotting sequel that begins shooting May 15 in Glasgow. “Same as we did before, same team, everyone’s back,” he says, being careful to keep plot points secret. “They’re older. Everything they do is older. And I’m very aware of that, getting to the (age) of 55 next month. You get slower and all these guys are slower…. It’s got something about it that I think will resonate with people 20 years later.” The Legend of Barney Thomson opens in Toronto and Vancouver this weekend before hitting other cities.
Unclear if Bobbi Kristina’s death was accidental: autopsy BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — An autopsy determined Bobbi Kristina Brown had a mix of drugs in her body when she went underwater in a bathtub, but a medical examiner couldn’t tell whether her death was a homicide, making the criminal investigation tougher. The medical examiner’s report released Friday showed that Brown, the daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, had morphine, cocaine, alcohol and prescription drugs in her body. The report, released after months of speculation about how she died, said the medical examiner’s office couldn’t figure out if it was a suicide, a homicide or accidental so it classified the
Local BRIEFS Six female singers to perform special Women’s Day concert Six poignant and powerful female singers will perform a special Women’s Day concert next week in Red Deer. Randi Boulton, Donna Durand and Justine Vandergrift will share the stage with up-and-coming performers Jessica Marsh, Kimberly MacGregor, and Jenie Thai on Tuesday, March 8, at The Hub on Ross Street. The performers will be celebrating International Women’s Day in songs of various genres. Tickets to the 7 p.m. show are $20 (cash) at the door.
manner of death as “undetermined.” Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard is investigating whether criminal charges should be brought in Brown’s death, but has said very little about the probe. Brown’s estate filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her partner, Nick Gordon, accusing him of giving her a “toxic cocktail” and putting her face down in water. Gordon has not been charged and his attorney said the report should put to rest “all the negativity surrounding” him. “He’s always maintained his innocence,” attorney Randy Kessler said. Brown was found face-down in a bathtub in her suburban Atlanta townhome Jan. 31, 2015. Gordon and a friend were listed on
World’s Best Commercials coming to Welikoklad Event Centre The world’s most entertaining, inspirational and humorous commercials will be shown next weekend in Red Deer. The Globe and Mail invites everybody to an annual screening of the 2015 World’s Best Commercials from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. They will be shown at 3 and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, at Red Deer College’s Welikoklad Event Centre. Tickets are $10 at the door.
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians would appreciate it if Americans paid more attention to what’s going on around the globe. Trudeau said in a 60 Minutes interview to be aired Sunday that “it might be nice if they paid a little more attention to the world.” Trudeau, elected in October, made the JUSTIN TRUDEAU remarks after being asked what Canadians don’t like about the United States. “Having a little more of an awareness of what’s going on in the rest of the world, I think is, is what many Canadians would hope for Americans,” he said in a full transcript released to The Associated Press. Trudeau’s comment drew a sharp response from Conservative M.P. Jason Kenney who referred to it in a Twitter post as “regrettably smug.” “Both CDA & the USA have virtues & flaws, but pls don’t suggest that we ‘pay more attention’ to the world, that’s manifestly untrue,” Kenney tweeted. The 60 Minutes profile of Trudeau will air just days before he travels to the White House for a state visit. Trudeau said Canadians must be aware of at least one other country, the United States, because of its importance. “I think we sometimes like to think that, you know, Americans will pay attention to us from time to time, too,” he said. He also seemed to take a jab at an unnamed U.S. presidential candidate whose rise he attributed to Americans’ lack of knowledge of foreign affairs. A spokeswoman for Trudeau said she didn’t immediately know what candidate Trudeau was referring to. The 60 Minutes interview airs Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. A promotional blurb on the CBS’s website describes Trudeau as “a scion of Canadian political royalty” from a family often compared to the Kennedys in the United States.
the police report as being in the home when investigators arrived. The wrongful death suit says other people were there when Brown was initially found unresponsive. She was in a coma for six months before dying in hospice care at age 22. Charges could still be brought even though the medical examiner couldn’t declare the death a homicide, said Georgia State University law professor Jessica GaGALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER bel Cino, who teaches fo357-37400 HWY 2, RED DEER COUNTY 403-348-2357 rensic evidence. SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY MARCH 4, 2016 TO She noted prosecutors THURSDAY MARCH 10, 2016 have succeeded in getting KUNG FU PANDA 3 () CLOSED CAP- TY, VIOLENCE) ULTRAAVX FRI 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; SAT-SUN 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; MONconvictions without even TIONED FRI-SUN 4:30 KUNG FU PANDA 3 3D () CLOSED CAP- THURS 7:35, 10:15 having a body. TIONED FRI 7:10; SAT-SUN 1:50, 7:10; MON- LONDON HAS FALLEN (14A) (BRUTAL
day, March 8 and 9, at the school. The large cast of Grade 3 to 9 students will bring to life such animal characters as the lion Simba and Rafiki the baboon, who journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring and memorable tale. Tickets to the 7 p.m. show are $5 ($20 for families) Tickets are available from the school or at the door.
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Mom worries about shy daughter going to college Dear Harlan: My daughter is a senior in high school. In the past, she has had a hard time adjusting and making new friends. She is really quiet, and I worry about her making the transition when she won’t know anyone. What are some suggestions to help make this easier for her? — Concerned Mom Dear Concerned Mom: I’m shy too (surprise). I refer to myself as a slowburn kind of guy. Meaning, it takes a good year or two for people to get to know me. Some people like me at first. Some don’t. I get very self-conscious. This is why I’m a journalist. It’s the perfect career. It gives me a role and a purpose. I can go anywhere alone and ask any question because it’s my role. Having a defined role and purpose is her answer. The more defined her role, the easier it will be for her to adjust to college life. This takes planning and intention. Right now her role is student. Her purpose is to learn. Yes, she will meet people in class, but it will take a long time. She needs to find three places on campus where she can define her role, have a specific purpose and meet people with shared passions. For example, having a part-time job will give her a role and a purpose that will include meeting people. Joining a spiritual organization is another place where she can have a defined role and a purpose. Getting involved in athletics is an awesome way to connect. Inside the classroom, there can be smaller academic programs and living and learning communities where she can have shared experiences. Over the summer, she should seek out summer bridge programs where people share group experiences. In addition to intentionally defining her role and having a purpose, she needs to find a counselor, therapist or professional on campus who can be in her corner. She needs someone who loves helping new students and makes it safe to ask questions. Finally, if she’s too shy or too uncomfortable, there is nothing wrong with taking a year off to do some
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kind of gap year program. Going on an adventure, volunteering or participating in a service project will give her a role, purpose and the patience to prepare her for all the chances ahead in college. Dear Harlan: Why do you say that it’s a bad idea to room with a teammate? I know you could make a friend who’s not on the team if you don’t room with a teammate, but wouldn’t it be nice to be on the same schedule as your roommate? I’m going to have to make this decision. — Teammate Dear Teammate: It’s an awful idea. You need to intentionally meet people from different places. When you don’t have options, it’s easy to feel trapped and uncomfortable. You can get away from uncomfortable situations. Living with someone on your team can be too much. If you don’t like your team or your teammate doesn’t like you, there’s no getting away from it. If you have roommate issues, it will spill into the locker room. Living with someone outside of your team sport gives you a chance to meet new people and have different experiences with different people. It’s about balance. You can always live with a player from a different sport with a similar schedule, but living with a teammate is a bad idea. There’s just too much to lose. Harlan is author of “Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothed and Totally Sober)” (St. Martin’s Press). Write Harlan at harlan(at)helpmeharlan.com or visit online: www.helpmeharlan.com. All letters submitted become property of the author. Send paper to Help Me, Harlan!, 3501 N. Southport Ave., Suite 226, Chicago, IL 60657.
Whiz kid really 23-year-old Ukrainian, officials say BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISBURG, Pa. — Honour student Asher Potts was well into his senior year in high school when police got a tip that the earnest teenager who had so impressed community leaders for nearly four years was not the person he claimed to be. Investigators soon concluded Potts was actually a 23-year-old Ukrainian named Artur Samarin, who had overstayed his visa, and they said in charging documents that he confessed to having sex with an underage teen girl. His arrest last week — charged first with identity theft, then with statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors — drew astonished responses from people who knew the boyish-looking Samarin through his participation in a school military program, his academic excellence and his acceptance to a prestigious flight school. “My understanding is his motives were pure coming over here, and given his time at John Harris (High School),
no one had a complaint about him,” said his lawyer, Adam Klein. “Until that’s proven differently, that’s my feeling at this point — that he came here to do what many immigrants do, to take part in the American dream.” Prosecutors said that they are working with federal investigators to piece together the facts about Samarin and that more charges are possible. But it’s clear he made an impression in Harrisburg. The city’s mayor at the time pronounced Oct. 27, 2013, as Asher Potts Day to recognize his accomplishments he was a student representative to the school board and he was third runner-up for a spot on the homecoming court, Pennlive.com reported. One aspect of the case that has drawn the attention of investigators is the role played by Michael and Stephayne Potts, with whom he lived for much of the past four years before moving in months ago with another family. Samarin told Harrisburg station WHTM-TV last week in a call from jail that his family pooled money to send him to the U.S. “for a better life.”
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No Man’s Sky reaching infinity and beyond BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — No Man’s Sky creator Sean Murray wants everyone in the world to know that his galaxy simulator isn’t merely a ridiculously ambitious idea that’s wowed crowds at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. It’s actually a video game. “I think people really like the concept, but it’s very important for me to deliver on that,” said the Hello Games co-founder during a recent trip to Los Angeles to show off No Man’s Sky. While the virtual environments in most games are meticulously crafted by artists and designers, No Man’s Sky transports players to a fictional sci-fi galaxy populated by an almost infinite number of planets — each with their own ecology — that are generated by a PlayStation 4 or PC using mathematical rules devised by Murray and his Guildford, England-based indie studio. It’s Minecraft meets The Martian. “When we set out to make the game, we wanted people to have this emotion, like they’re landing on a planet and feeling like no one has ever been there before,” said the lanky Irishborn, Australian-raised developer as he demonstrated the game with an almost permanent grin. With its breathtaking vastness, colorful art style recalling classic sci-fi novel covers and moody score provided by electronic-rock band 65daysofstatic, No Man’s Sky captured the gaming industry’s attention in 2014 when it was first teased at the Spike Video Game Awards and E3. The game, which is scheduled for release June 21, doesn’t feature a traditional narrative. Instead, there’s lore players can uncover when interacting and learning languages from alien races scattered across an estimated 18 quintillion — that’s 18 billion billion — planets.
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East, West on same side of pipeline debate CHANTAL HEBERT OPINION When all is said and done, there is no rational reason for this week’s climate-change gathering of first ministers in Vancouver to feature an EastWest brawl over pipelines. Unless the premiers of the energy-producing provinces are irresistibly inclined to lead a charge on windmills, they have no reason to get on their high horses in order to cast themselves as champions of their resources industry. When it comes to the pipeline agenda, there are no irreconcilable differences between Canada’s first ministers. Remarkably, to a man and a woman, the premiers and the prime minister are all sold on it. To varying degrees they all subscribe to the notion that getting more Western Canada oil to tidewater is in the economic interest of the country. Challengers of that perspective are few and far between in the Canadian political mainstream and none currently sits at the federal-provincial table. The wide pro-pipeline consensus includes Quebec’s Philippe Couillard. This week, he has been painted in some media and political quarters — including in the corridors of the Saskatchewan government in Regina — as a black sheep for insisting the Energy East project live up to Quebec’s environmental standards. And yet that is not even a position Couillard arrived at readily. The province’s hand was at least partly forced by events. Sadly, for those who would not let a few facts get in the way of a good West-versus-East plot line, those events mostly took place in British Columbia. A few years ago, the B.C. government left the responsibility to assess the environmental impact of the Northern Gateway pipeline to the National Energy Board. It based that decision on the argument that interprovincial projects such as pipelines fall squarely under the constitutional authority of the federal government. B.C. did submit some conditions for supporting Northern Gateway to the federal panel. Most of them were eventually tossed aside by Stephen Harper’s cabinet when it gave the pipeline the final goahead — almost. In between the two decisions, some First Nations groups took the province to court. In mid-January, the B.C. Supreme Court found the province had abdicated its responsibilities when it declined to conduct its own assessment of the pipeline. It said Christy Clark’s government did have the legal duty to ensure its environmental standards were respected. “British Columbia, within its own
jurisdiction, has unique objectives, political and social goals and legal obligations,” the court concluded. “It cannot be the intention of the legislators to allow the voice of British Columbia to be removed in this process for an unknown number of projects, when the purpose behind the EAA (Environmental Assessment Act) is to promote economic interest in this province and to protect its land and environment.” A similar train has been barrelling down the legal track in Quebec. The provincial decision to seek an injunction to require TransCanada to submit to the Quebec environmental regulatory process comes as a coalition of environmental groups is asking a court to force Couillard’s govern-
ment to do a full-fledged assessment of the Energy East pipeline. Like his B.C. counterpart, Couillard has to manage pipeline-wary public opinion and the pipeline-averse official opposition. If it is to make headway on the project with Quebecers, the last thing the Liberal government needs is to be seen to be dragged by the courts to the task of exerting due diligence on its environmental impact. Notwithstanding the spin from Conservative quarters in Saskatchewan, Alberta and at the federal level, there are no magic shortcuts to getting shovels in the pipeline ground. For a decade, Harper’s government claimed it had found some. But those shortcuts have all led to quagmires.
Pretending that a mess that could pave the way to decades of litigation does not exist will not make it go away. A final word: it may be time for pipeline proponents to drop the tired comparison between projects such as Energy East and the 19th-century building of Canada’s national railway. Does anyone seriously believe it helps the pipeline cause to harp back to a time when governments and corporations felt invested with a quasi-divine right to displace aboriginal communities as they saw fit and when the words sustainable and development were a century away from being routinely paired? Chantal Hébert is a national affairs writer syndicated by Torstar.
Platitudes will not save our planet Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. That saying has been around a long time and has been used to mean a lot of different things. In today’s Canada, it means that while we might generally support the goal of reducing our total carbon footprint to prevent a looming climate disaster, nobody wants to sacrifice lifestyle — or even pay the full price for our lifestyle. That’s the hurdle the federal government needs to overcome if we are to even come close to meeting the climate change goals we applauded at the global climate conference in Paris last December. Our commitment to that is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions until they’re 30 per cent of what they were in 2005 — and do it by 2035. That’s everybody’s job. Miss the local goal, miss the global goal, reap the storm of runaway climate change. That’s easy to grasp, but it’s been harder to get consensus on what actually needs to be done to get there. This week, prime minister Justin Trudeau met with the provincial and territorial premiers to talk about solutions to climate change. Four provinces representing more than 80 per cent of Canadians are already on board with the idea of pricing
GREG NEIMAN INSIGHT carbon emissions as a means to discourage wasteful energy use and/or to fund development of cleaner technologies. But a national agreement seems out of reach. Why? Because it’s such a hard sell, politically. Right now, the City of Red Deer is in the process of developing its own plan to reduce greenhouse emissions. A consultant is leading a broadly-based group of people through a process that must eventually lead to city council adopting standards that will affect our future development. Due disclosure: I am a volunteer in that process. What have we learned so far? That the way forward is possible, but not for free. Currently, every person in Red Deer is responsible for more than 17.5 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. If our population grows as planned — to 157,000 by 2035, final goal year of the Paris agreement we signed — our total emissions will be in the order of 2.88 megatonnes per year.
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That’s the business-as-usual chart curve. Canada’s goal, represented by us, is to slice that by nearly half. The majority of those emissions do not come from our gas-guzzling trucks and cars (which we each drive about 7,000 km a year on our commutes). As much as our community discussions liked to chat about neat electric cars, and transit that very few of us use regularly, or the prospect of developing walkable, bikeable communities, these alone will not get us there. The largest portion of Red Deer’s carbon footprint comes from operating our buildings; heating them by burning natural gas and lighting them with coal-fired electricity. All these things have been easy to acknowledge. Where the barriers spring up is when our individual lifestyles are challenged by change. Who’s in favour of solar panels on our homes? Anybody? Anybody? A representative of the local home builders association told us they have a show home in Red Deer equipped with solar panels that they can source in bulk cheaper than you or I could on our own. It’s the toughest sell on the new home market. Other representatives quite frankly admitted that climate change or no, they’re not giving up their extra-large homes or their motorized vacation ve-
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NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE FAILING George Burns once said: “I’d rather be a failure at something I love, than a success at something I hate.” Of course he was wildly successful at being a legendary comedian, the guy who played God perfectly in the movies, and the guy who smoked large cigars and the guy whom everybody loved. But I’m sure he had his share of failures. Anyway, I’m trying to convince myself about that. But as far as quotations go, it’s a good one. I like it. And I’m trying to convince myself that it’s true. Thing is, I’ve actually had two or three jobs that I was, if I do say so myself, pretty good at. Or, at least, fairly competent. OK, two or three jobs I from which I didn’t get fired. But these weren’t just summer jobs or temp jobs or the rent-is-due-I’d-better-geta-job kind of jobs, these were full on career-type jobs. Employment that I could have enjoyed for the rest of my career years, with fairly good pay, benefits and job descriptions that didn’t include physical digging, heavy lifting or the price of oil. I could have, if I didn’t hate those jobs so much. So, in each case, just when I was starting to figure out more or less how to do the job, and just when the pay scale was getting “attractive” I would quit and move on to a new career. And start at the very bottom. Again.
HARLEY HAY HAY’S DAZE And while this made life “interesting” and “fun” and “positively terrifying” it came with no regrets. Well, few regrets. OK, so I have major regrets. In fact, you know when people say: “If I had life to do over again, I wouldn’t change a thing!” “Balderdash!” I say. I’ve got a list as long as my arm of things I would change if I could. A filing cabinet full of wishful do-overs. A fistful of failures. But does that make me unhappy? I like to think that’s a rhetorical question, so I don’t have to answer it. But like George Burns intimated, maybe it is better to be a relatively happy failure than to be a miserable success. Of course, he’s the one who also said: “Happiness is a large, loving, caring, close-knit family — in another city.” And also: “You’ve got to be honest. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” But I’ve been realizing lately that some of my friends seem to be relaxing a lot more. Playing golf, like, all the time. Travelling somewhere warm
when it’s winter. Smiling a lot. And I’ve been noticing that these are the friends who, basically, right after high school or university got one good career, hunkered down and worked for several (or many) decades and called it a day. When in fact it was, like, 30 or 40 years. (That’s how old some of my friends are!) These people have something we Job Failures have no knowledge of or experience with. Things like: “pensions” or “savings” or “some money.” Who knows if they were really happy slogging away all those years in the trenches of a career? But as they say, that was then and this is now. And right now things seem pretty ducky on the other side of the fence from which I currently am. Still, a life of freelancer (a synonym for “poverty”) gives a person a certain amount of freedom. Freedom to be a school helper when your Rotten Kids are in school. Freedom to work until midnight, read until 1 a.m. and sleep until 10. Freedom to go to a movie in the afternoon. On a Tuesday. Freedom to meet with the bank every four years to do what they like to call “refinance.” But who’s to say who’s happier? It’s certainly not me. (To say, I mean.) And now that that’s clear as mud, wise people like to say it’s all about living in the moment. And I like that
too. One of my favorite sayings, which is on my office wall embossed on a photo my R.K. the son one took is from an ancient poem called Salutation of the Dawn. And in spite of the title it’s not about the Zombie Apocalypse. It ends: “Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” I’m also trying to convince myself that it’s true. Easier said than done, though, isn’t it? Especially when now that every single one of us on Earth is getting older by the minute. As good old George Burns said: “First you forget names, then you forget faces. Then you forget to pull your zipper up. And finally you forget to pull it down.” But perhaps one of his best lines is the one to live by: “You can’t help getting older but you don’t have to get old.” Yep, let’s go with that one. George, of course, lived life full for 100 years. And I’ll bet he died with a smile on his face. Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.
Of Popes and American politics BY PAT MURPHY SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE If you’ve a long memory and a thing for American politics, the Vatican’s recent anti-Trump intervention may have rung a bell. Once upon a time, the loyalties of Roman Catholics were deemed suspect, and savvy churchmen learned to be wary of overt partisan involvement lest the fire be inadvertently stoked. Pope Francis seems to have forgotten that lesson. Let’s look at some history. Arguably, 1884’s presidential election was accidentally lost by a Republican preacher’s rhetorical flight against the perceived iniquities of Rum, Romanism and Rebellion. While Reverend Samuel Burchard didn’t intend to tip New York’s 36 electoral votes to the Democrat Grover Cleveland, that’s perhaps what he accomplished. At the end of the piece, Cleveland won New York by a little over a thousand votes out of almost 1.2 million cast there. Without the state, he’d have lost the election. In addition to showing off his penchant for alliteration, Burchard’s slogan was a derogatory allusion to components of the Democratic base. Rum referred to those opposed to the temperance movement. Romanism was about the Protestant antipathy towards Catholics, prompted by the perceived political threat posed by the Vatican. And Rebellion had to do with the recent Confederate proclivities of southern whites. But tipplers, Catholics and southerners also voted. And in a close-ascould-be election, New York City’s strategically situated concentration of offended Irish Catholics tilted the balance to the Democrats. However, even though the anti-Catholic ploy didn’t work in 1884, the religious issue didn’t go away. In 1928, Democrat Al Smith — an anti-prohibition Catholic from New York — was overwhelmingly beaten by Republican Herbert Hoover. Notwithstanding a strong gubernatorial reputation, Smith only carried eight states. Realistically, Smith’s overwhelming loss can’t be entirely ascribed to religion, but his Catholicism was an explicit issue. For instance, a September 1928 statement from the National Lutheran Editors’ and Managers’ Association warned that, based on its historical track record, the Catholic Church was inherently hostile to the principle of separation of church and state. Thus, as a faithful Catholic,
Smith would be conscience-bound to follow the directives of the Vatican. So, in the aftermath of Smith’s defeat, the idea that no Catholic could be elected president was elevated to conventional wisdom. It remained there until John F. Kennedy’s successful 1960 campaign. Despite opposition from some advisers, including his father, Kennedy understood the need to tackle the issue directly. Speaking to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association in September 1960, he declared his belief “in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute.” And he went further, adding this: “I am not the Catholic candidate for President, I am the Democratic Party’s candidate for President who happens also to be a Catholic. I do not speak for my church on public matters — and the church does not speak for me.” Of course, ever the shrewd politician, Kennedy also nodded to local
Texan iconography: “Side by side with Bowie and Crockett died McCafferty and Bailey and Carey, but no one knows whether they were Catholics or not. For there was no religious test at the Alamo.” As Kennedy successfully worked to relieve Protestant fears, he had help from the Catholic hierarchy, up to and including the Vatican. Put simply, they generally stayed out of the political fray, shunning anything that looked like overtly partisan activity. When Cardinal Spellman hosted the annual Al Smith memorial dinner at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria just weeks before the election, his top table guests included both Kennedy and his Republican opponent, Richard Nixon. Subsequently, the role of Catholics in American public life became relatively non-controversial. Indeed, hardly anyone noticed that both vice-presidential nominees in 2012 were Catholic, as are two of this year’s Republi-
can presidential candidates — Marco Rubio by birth and Jeb Bush by conversion. However cack-handed Pope Francis may have been, there’s no sign of that benign situation changing. Mind you, the occasion did demonstrate the modern BBC’s sometime cluelessness on religion. Weighing-in in advance of the South Carolina vote, one report surmised that the intensely religious character of the state’s Republican electorate meant that the papal intervention must be a worry to Trump. But given the specific nature of South Carolina’s religiosity, that analysis was peculiarly oblivious. After all, evangelical Protestants are hardly likely to take political instruction from Rome. And they didn’t. Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy worked in the Canadian financial services industry for over 30 years. Originally from Ireland, he has a degree in history and economics.
A slippery slope to a dangerous path It all started with possibly a shared toke from a marijuana cigarette. We were just out to have a good time, right? Also, we were told that it would not hurt us or have lasting side-effects. Sure enough, we had a good time; great actually! A little sluggish the next morning, but that was probably due to the several drinks that were consumed as well. I must admit that I probably said and did things I normally would not have, but there was such a feeling of freedom, and nobody seemed to mind. That empty feeling I always got at home left for a while which was just fine. I couldn’t remember everything, but there were no complaints, so it must have been alright. Also it made me forget, at least for a little while, that my Grandfather had abused me a few years ago, or that my Dad would beat me for the slightest infraction. For a short period of time I felt whole and good, something that I wanted to pursue. These parties happened several times over a few weekends with no harmful side effects — at least non that were visible — so when something a little more potent was brought forward, no one offered much resistance. Besides, now it was becoming fun —
CHRIS SALOMONS STREET TALES such good times to be had! As time went on, the parties continued unabated but the cost of them was high. Not wanting to be without a party, the money had to come from somewhere, so inventiveness was the key to obtaining it. For the guys, there were really two options; theft or protective pimping. For the girls it was theft or selling themselves. Crack was a good, quick high, but it didn’t last. It left your system fairly soon; not like weed, whose effects lasted much longer, just not as intense. So crack it was for the most part; cocaine was just too expensive. Crystal meth was a wicked high but the side effects were drastic and worst of all, it screwed up your head. After a week or so of meth, you would break out in sores all over including your face and body. But if you pick the scabs and ate them, the high would continue until you ran out. But after that, it would be a trip to the hospital or detox. Then you could start all over
again. For the girls, the constant tricks would really put them in a downer. Morphine would just make you mellow enough so that you didn’t care and could continue chasing the stuff. Several years later. During a detoxing, it sometimes makes us realize that this now is enough and so we seek a better resource to help us kick all these habits. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. A church life really helps if you find a good one. Because of the years of drugs, depression and flashbacks become a reality that haunt your mind almost all the time. Even with no drugs, the street variety anyway, you can just never seem to get a totally clear mind, to say nothing of your heart. Holding down a decent job is almost impossible; extreme depression often totally disables you, even physically sometimes. Slowly you begin to realize that this is as close to normal as you will ever get without extensive therapy. You start to experience what is called a life sentence with little to no chance of parole. And you’re not even in prison! All of what I wrote here in the first person is from information I have re-
ceived over the years in conversations with friends on the street. There are days that I want to walk away and forget where I have worked the last number of years observing all these goings on, at the same time, my heart aches and reaches out for those who now live with this life sentence. I can very easily take on the attitude of a lot of society in that I can justify not helping by saying that they made the choice, I didn’t. They did not consider me or the rest of society when they made the choice to use. They did not consider that the property that they were stealing was bought with our sweat and blood. They did not think of anything but themselves when they sold drugs to our 12 year olds. One thing I don’t like to think about is the fact that maybe our own attitude in our homes made our children feel unloved, in the way, or as a burden on our way of life. You see, a child only reacts to his or her upbringing, so before we criticize a drug addict we have to consider this fact. Are we inadvertently handing our children a life sentence? Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.
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dark “because they would have feared that I would not accept the status quo.” “They realized very clearly I was not cut from the same cloth,” Pell said. “They might not have been certain I would take decisive action, but they would have been fearful that I would and pretty certain that I would have asked all sorts of inconvenient questions if I’d been better briefed,” he said. Furness put to Pell that he had known about allegations against Ridsdale and that he had been properly briefed by the Catholic Education Office about allegations against Searson. Pell denied both propositions. Furness accuses the 74-year-old cleric of denying knowledge about the pedophiles as an explanation for his lack of action. The royal commission — which is Australia’s highest form of investigation — is investigating how Pell dealt with abuse allegations as a priest, educator and adviser to Mulkearns, as well as how the Melbourne archdiocese responded to allegations of abuse, including when Pell served as auxiliary bishop. Mulkearns is dying and is too ill to testify to the royal commission. Little died in 2008. Ridsdale is in prison on convictions of abusing more than 50 children. The church substantiated four complaints of child sexual abuse against Searson, who died in 2009. Pell said he accepted that there had been failure of process in handling complaints against Searson. Pell said he was only “tangentially, marginally” responsible for that failure “because as an auxiliary, you are not part of the official procedures.” “I regret that, even at this stage, I wasn’t a bit more vigorous in my questioning or commenting,” Pell said. Wednesday was Pell’s third day of testifying to the inquiry, which is investigating decades of abuse within churches and a variety of other organizations. Two dozen Australian abuse victims and their companions travelled across the globe to witness Pell’s testimony in a hotel conference room, a significant show of accountability in the church’s long-running abuse saga. “George Pell has consistently pointed the blame elsewhere, accused everybody of being a liar and deceit. If he is telling the truth, that would make him an extraordinarily ignorant man,” David Ridsdale, who was abused for years by his uncle Gerald Ridsdale, told reporters outside the hearing in Rome.
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BY ANDREW ARNDT SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE I dealt with depression off and on since I was in high school. I can remember the warmth of summer giving way to the darkness and chill of fall, and the same darkness and chill would settle over my mind and heart. With rare exceptions — occasional days filled with hope — I would spend the next five to six months severely depressed. I was never suicidal, nor did I ever receive a formal diagnosis for my depression. But I now recognize the experience as depression. I was chronically tired. I went out of my way to avoid people. I ate too much (or, at other times, exercised too much — and sometimes both). I walked around in a cloud of confusion and vague anxiety. Those were horrible, dark days. I’m 33 now. As I’ve grown older, deeper, and more self-aware, I’ve come to a handful of insights on what depression is and how it functions and what I can do to stay emotionally healthy. My periods of depression are now much, much fewer and further between. But I still get clobbered with them here and there, and after one such recent “clobbering,” I wanted to share how I approach the issue and what I am doing to stay healthy. I’ve come to see that people of faith need better frames of reference in order to deal with the complexity of how our mind, body, and emotions work together. Here are the five elements of my frame for depression today.
1. Depression is partly physiological.
Because of the religious culture I was in, it took me forever to figure this out. When I was younger, depression would roll in, and I would panic: “There’s something wrong with me!” I thought I was defective. But eventually I saw that if I had a broken leg, I wouldn’t say, “I am broken.” When my body and mind are feeling depressed, I do not need to say, “I am depressed.” Accepting that depression is a physiological phenomenon allowed me to be able to say to myself, “You are not depressed; you are okay. Your body and mind are experiencing depression, and if you’ll stay steady, it will pass.” Christians have theological language for this already — I can make a distinction between the “me” that is, in St. Paul’s words, “hidden with Christ in God” and a “new creation in Christ,” and the “me” that is still “subject to decay.”
2. Being objective about depression helps me make healthy decisions when I am in a bout of depression.
CANBERRA, Australia — The lawyer for an Australian inquiry into child sex abuse suggested on Wednesday that one of Pope Francis’ top advisers was lying when he denied knowledge of criminal allegations swirling around two notorious pedophile priests decades ago. Australian Cardinal George Pell insisted he was telling the truth, testifying to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse that he had changed a culture of “crimes and coverups” within the Catholic Church. Pell, the pope’s chief financial adviser, told the royal commission in three days of evidence this week that he was deceived twice by church authorities about child abuse allegations against priests Gerald Ridsdale and Peter Searson. Pell said that as an assistant priest in the Australian city of Ballarat in the 1970s, Bishop Ronald Mulkearns had not told him that Ridsdale was repeatedly moved within the diocese because of pedophilia allegations. Pell also said that as an auxiliary bishop in Melbourne in the early 1990s, the Catholic Education Office and Archbishop Frank Little had concealed from him accusations of pedophilia against Searson. “It’s a mystery, but in both cases for some reason, they were covering up,” Pell told the inquiry in Sydney via videolink from a Rome hotel. Commission chairman Peter McClellan told Pell that his evidence of a Catholic Education Office coverup “makes no sense at all,” because the office reported complaints about priests to the archbishop and vicar general. The lead counsel assisting the commission, Gail Furness, told Pell the same evidence was “completely implausible.” Pell’s evidence that he was deceived by church authorities in both Ballarat and Melbourne was an “extraordinary position,” Furness said. “Counsel, this was an extraordinary world. A world of crimes and coverups and people did not want the status quo to be disturbed,” Pell said. “I not only disturbed the status quo, but when I became archbishop, I turned the situation right around so that the Melbourne Response procedures were light years ahead of all this obfuscation and prevarication and deception,” he added, referring a program he initiated in 1996 to pay compensation to clergy-abuse victims. Pell suspected church authorities kept him in the
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Again with the broken leg: seeing my leg (and not myself) as broken allows me to make decisions that help the leg heal under its own powers. Similarly, seeing my mind and body as suffering from depression gives me the necessary “distance” to say, “Ok, what do I need to do here? How do I tend gently with my mind and heart and soul as they work through this?”
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3. Hating myself for being depressed doesn’t help. Being gentle with myself does.
When I am depressed, heaping condemnation on myself makes it worse. What helps is loving myself and tending to myself the way that God loves and tends to me. I’ve learned to pay attention to what helps me find equilibrium and wholeness. So when I am down, I exercise consistently (even if I don’t feel like it); I eat good, whole food; I seek out experiences that lift my mind and heart; I pray more consistently but less panicky; I center myself in relationships of openness and honesty. When I break the self-rejecting cycle of hating myself for feeling depressed, depression loses its foothold.
4. It helps to admit the feelings to the people closest to you.
Depression wants to get you alone. The impulse to run away can be overwhelming at times. And, the funny thing is, it seems like a good idea — in the same insane way that when a person at a dinner party starts choking, he will tend to want to leave the table so as not to disturb everyone. But “disturbing everyone” with choking is a small price to pay for avoiding the far greater disturbance of choking to death in some forgotten corner of the house. For the longest time, I would keep my feelings of depression from my wife, Mandi. Maybe I didn’t want to drag her down too, but underneath that, I didn’t think I was worthy of love when my mind and body were not working as the should. Over the years, I have learned that when the feelings of disconnectedness and wanting to run and hide start to set in, I need to resist the impulse and instead find a way to get my confused, muddled, anxiety-filled feelings out in the open with Mandi and others who love me. That gives them permission to love me at my most vulnerable point.
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Mamma Mia! TAKE A CHANCE ON STOCKHOLM’S IMMERSIVE ABBA MUSEUM BY DINA MISHEV ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES STOCKHOLM — ABBA is looking for a fifth member and holding open auditions. I have no intention of auditioning, but, nonetheless, I step into the sound booth and up to the microphone. Just to see what it feels like. I swish the velvet curtain behind me closed. I scan the list I was given. Wannabe fifth members can choose one of five hits from the Swedish pop quartet’s 1970s heyday: Waterloo, Dancing Queen Mamma Mia, Money, Money, Money and Winner Takes It All. I hit the touch screen, and the infectious, driving melody of Money, Money, Money starts. My palms are clammy. I can feel my pulse in my eyeballs. My stomach tightens. There are few things I fear more than singing. This is because I am tone-deaf. My choir director told me as much just before I went onstage for a second-grade holiday concert: “Move your lips, but don’t let any words come out,” she said. As an adult, I don’t even sing in the shower or the car. And I especially don’t audition to join Swedish superstar pop groups, not even in a fake recording booth at a tourist attraction. If I did sing, though, it would probably be ABBA songs. ABBA the Museum opened in 2013 on Djurgarden, across from the Grona Lund theme park and near Stockholm’s history, modern art and wildlife museums, to celebrate the biggest cultural export ever to come out of Sweden. Between 1975 and 1982, Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, all native Swedes with the exception of Anni-Frid, who is Norwegian, sold out concert venues around the world. By some estimates, the band has sold as many as 500 million records worldwide. The museum is the permanent home for the ABBAWORLD exhibit that toured Europe and Australia between 2009 and 2011. A 180-degree projection screen showing ABBA music videos greets visitors at the entrance. From there, the experience only gets more immersive, with interactive singing and dancing exhibits and recorded interviews with band members, their clothing designer and their manager. I’m at the museum because, even though I was born too late to enjoy the band during its AM-radio prime, I still know the words to more songs by ABBA than any other group. I saw both the musical and movie versions of Mamma Mia! I can’t remember anything else about senior prom but have a startlingly clear memory of Danc-
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ABOVE: From left, waxworks of ABBA members Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson. BELOW: An array of costumes worn by 1970s pop group ABBA is on display at the ABBA museum in Stockholm.
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ing Queen playing as I lip-synced the words. Also, I’ve heard from locals that the museum, which is attached to the Swedish Music Hall of Fame, is more fun than a spandex bodysuit. Back in the booth, I miss my cue. There’s no option to start over. Not that I want to. The music presses on, backing vocals coming in to ostensibly join me for the chorus. I watch silently as the lyrics to Money, Money, Money scroll across the screen in front of me. A purple ball bounces along to indicate when to sing each word.
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Sometimes the keys on this upright piano in the ABBA museum start playing by themselves. That’s because they’re connected to Benny’s Skeppsholmen studio. “When Benny starts playing, you will be able to listen,” a sign says.
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Namaste, y’all KICKING BACK AT A TEXASSTYLE NEW AGE RESORT IN AUSTIN BY NORA KRUG ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES AUSTIN, Texas — It’s rare for a hotel to offer both guided meditation sessions and hatchet-throwing classes. But Travaasa Austin is like few other hotels. This “experiential spa resort” is like a land-based cruise, with a cowboy and a shaman fighting over the helm. The extensive list of activities — which includes hula-hooping, sachet-making (with cocktails), archery, harmonica lessons and a mechanical-bull fitness class — is both enticing and daunting. Not to worry: “You don’t have to sign up for anything,” the chirpy concierge reminded me during a recent visit, and in fact the expansive grounds offer ample opportunity for nothing-doing. And yet I wanted to do it all — to learn the Texas two-step, tour the hotel’s organic farm, try its elaborate zipline course, and still have the time (and energy) for a swim, massage and dinner. But how? Perhaps I needed to settle down with a yoga class or try vision boarding, a course where I’d learn to “channel the power of positive energy and see what happens.” Perhaps that power would manifest itself in a wine tasting later that evening. Nestled in the hills about 20 miles from downtown, Travaasa Austin is a destination hotel that is worth the extra effort to get there — and the hefty price tag. Rooms start at $300 for an “a la carte” package that includes a queen-size bed and unlimited access to most classes. The all-inclusive package, which starts at $525 for one person and can go as high as $850, includes three meals a day and a $175 credit per person, per night stay, toward spa treatments and private classes (an 80-minute session with a life coach, for example, can cost as much as $225). Spa treatments range from a $35 French manicure to a full-day “I don’t
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ABBA: Get the audio guide At the end, the screen flashes my score. I expect a zero since, well, I didn’t sing a single word. But the ABBA museum is a kind judge and employs a scoring system somewhat similar to the SAT. Evidently, just for walking into the booth I get a base score of 54. Maybe the mic registered some background noise? In addition to bright lights, spunky music, the most glittering-est and spandex-y of ABBA’s original concert costumes, exhaustive histories of each member, and recorded commentary by all four members — it’s worth the extra money for the audio guide — the ABBA museum has a half-dozen interactive exhibits that, like the audition booth, invite you to be part of the group. But don’t run right to the high-tech exhibits or you’ll miss the rooms devoted to band memorabilia. Near the museum’s entrance, where there are baby and childhood photos of each of the ABBAs, wall text describes Benny’s first band, the Hep Stars, as “Sweden’s wildest pop band,” although cuddly song titles such as Farmer John and Sunny Girl belie that description. All text is in Swedish and English. Standing in front of a re-creation of one of the band’s studios, I read
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During my whirlwind one-night stay, I went a la carte and was able to squeeze in three classes, a swim in the outdoor pool, dinner and a light hike. (An instructor suggested leaving the campus for breakfast, a wise choice unless you absolutely must have a kale smoothie.) The experience was both relaxing and invigorating. The infinity pool, perched at the edge of a hill overlooking Lake Travis, offered the illusory sensation that I might be able to swim over its side. The upholstered lounges on the deck, surrounded by billowing drapes, offered privacy and a thrilling taste of the exotic. And even though I hadn’t splurged for a spa treatment, I was welcome to use the steam room and tuck myself into a robe and slippers as if I had. Revitalized, I challenged myself with a slack-lining class — walking on a low tightrope, which is a lot
harder than it sounds — and a dirt biking class, which is even more difficult (taking sharp turns on muddy ground requires speed, balance and humility). In the morning, as I did at sleep-away camp many summers ago, I climbed aboard a bus to the stables, but instead of riding a horse, I learned how to talk to one. Equine Encounters, a popular course taught by Keith Moon, a former Wyoming rancher, was a perfect blend of New Age and Old West. The class opened with a kind of group-therapy session, a way for us humans to get to know one another before we were introduced to our horse. Next, we started a bonding process (by combing and talking to the animal) and then were sent into a pen to try to get it to walk calmly by our side, another activity that’s a lot harder - and more dangerous — than it sounds.
that the black upright piano against the wall is self-playing and connected to Benny’s present-day studio in Skeppsholmen. “When Benny starts playing, you will be able to listen,” a sign says. Benny isn’t playing, so I move across the room to try my hand at mixing one of the band’s songs. I’m lighter on the keyboards and choir than the band’s real sound engineer, Michael Tretow, and get a score of 4,625. High scores are not listed, so I have no idea whether this is good or bad. Deeper in the museum, I select the “easy” level ABBA quiz and find the questions decidedly not easy. For “Who did ABBA need to get the permission from for their name?” I guess “toy company.” I am wrong. The correct answer is a fish canning company. My answers to 11 of the other 15 questions are incorrect, too. Still, I score 1,500. The ABBA museum’s scoring is as uplifting as the band’s music. If you want, your score and whatever you did to earn it can be stored online via the bar code on your entrance ticket. Later, you can relive each of the interactive exhibits — your audition, your mixing, your dancing, the quiz — by logging in at the museum’s website. Past the impressively realistic life-size waxworks of Benny, Frida, Agnetha and Bjorn, installed last year with serious pomp and circumstance and helicopters, is the Dancing Queen disco room, complete with spinning disco balls, a flashing floor, and wall-mounted televisions and screens playing footage of the band performing Dancing Queen. Less self-conscious about my dancing than singing, I give
110 per cent here. Sadly, this activity is not scored. Pumped full of positive energy, I leave the museum still swaying. It’s not until I’m half a mile away, walking — still with excess exuberance and swagger — past the cathedral-esque,
decidedly un-ABBA Nordic Museum, that I realize I’m also singing. Yes, it’s barely above a whisper. But I bet if I had been able to do even this much in my earlier audition, I could have at least doubled my score.
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CREATING COZY CONVERSATION NAVIGATING DESIGN ELEMENTS AND KEEPING PATHWAYS OPEN Q — I hope you could help with a few issues that my partner and I face as we proceed with our living room renovation project. The area we are working on is fairly large, and it has three large windows that flood the space with light. We have installed a new gas fireplace between two windows, replacing an ugly old stove. At one time, it seems there was another window there, but a previous owner removed it to put in the stove. In addition, we have added French doors to the opening to the hall, and we will change the carpet and repaint the newly drywalled room. The work has, until now, moved quickly, but we have become completely paralyzed now that the colour for the walls and carpet have become an issue. And, since I have your ear, I wouldn’t mind suggestions for the best way to arrange the furniture. Right now, the walls are painted a soft grey with white casement mouldings, and one wall is papered with a dated pattern of pink and red flowers. The wall-to-wall carpet is burgundy:
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Need I say more? We would like to keep our dark wood end tables and an antique console table in this room. A — The design elements you have added in these renovations will not only give the room a more classic look, it will also make the space appear more cosy by clearly defining each space. While both the new fireplace and French doors will add charm and elegance to the space, there are some consequences to these new features. Although your living room is relatively large, adding the fireplace and French doors will limit the possibilities for furniture arrangement. These changes may also make the room appear smaller. The location of the new fireplace, set between two, is certainly logical, but here it also takes a swath out of the
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room’s centre, and that could limit the seating capacity. Whenever possible, seating should face something interesting, and in this room, that’s the fireplace. As I have shown in my plan, major seating pieces could be grouped around it to form a comfortable, conversation-oriented arrangement, while maintaining a clear traffic path at the circulation area. Ideally, it is best if traffic paths do not the cross seating areas. In my plan, a full-sized sofa, a love seat and an occasional chair will nicely provide you with seating for six. Because of the area necessary for the door swing, the French Doors will also limit furniture placement. If it’s not too late in the progress of the renovation, consider fixing one of the French doors in place so that only one is operational. This will help you maintain better circulation in and around the living room. Colour is going to play a huge role in how you feel aabout your newly-renovated room. Given the feeling of openness and the new traditional feeling the room
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THEN AND NOW DEBBIE TRAVIS HOUSE TO HOME True then, but no longer. Wallpapers have evolved and returned to our homes in a big, fashion-forward way. Stencils as large oversized images are resurfacing again and I know there are homemakers who adore their decorative stamps. I’m not sure if heavily textured painted walls will ever come back in vogue but you never know. What I have always loved about walls is that even if they are a wonderful white, they are the bones of our home and mirror our very own personalities. Dear Debbie; My partner and I have very different taste, and we are struggling to find a fit on the home front. He’s into lion statues, dark wood, and white walls. I prefer something warm with ease and flow. Our common ground is minimalism. How can we agree on a common style? Melissa Dear Melissa; White, or neutral, walls and dark wood is a safe choice for any minimalistic decorating scheme. It offers a contemporary backdrop that should please both you and your partner. Look for a sofa with clean lines that’s comfy, and add colour and texture with a few cushions — your choice. Look for an area rug in a traditional pattern but with edgy colours, there’s a huge selection out there. The lion statues and other classic works of art and small paintings can be housed in a glass front cabinet or on simple floating shelves. Take it one step at a time and you will come up with an exciting compromise. Debbie Travis’ House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter. com/debbie_travis, and visit Debbieís new website, www.debbietravis.com.
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Walls have always been our own personal canvas. The Victorians dressed them with an abundance of patterned flocked, velvety wall panels and William Morris prints. The Art Deco movement saw mirrored and glass blocked walls followed by the metallic wallpapers of the 1950s. †When I was a girl growing up in Britain many of the row houses had kitchen murals of far off romantic places such as sundrenched Caribbean beaches scattered with palm trees, a far cry from the grey skies of the North of England. Then came the 80ís and 90ís when just about every wall surface was covered in sponged, dragged and ragged patterns with stenciled and stamped floral borders. †And now we see patterned wallpaper, florals and glass surfaces in every shelter magazine. It’s all back in vogue, everything comes around again. The dull muted colours of those Victorian papers are now vibrant florals that we use to highlight a focal wall. The Internet has allowed us easy access to art work that can be blown up to any size and used in much the same way as those 1960ís murals. † What was wonderful about stenciling and stamping was that it allowed us all with little or no artistic talent to create images on our walls. †And what fun we had. Panels could be decorated with lemon trees, vines swathed over every door frame, and is there anyone who did not stencil a border around their child’s nursery? I don’t think so. I am sure that many will blame me for the crazy popularity of all those paint finishes and many of you are still trying to remove the terra cotta, purple and green sponged walls. †It was all about paint. I know because after filming The Painted House for 7 years I painted just about every surface from walls to toilet seats. Having wallpaper in†your home became a definite no-no. I remember pontificating on the wonders of paint, that you could build depth and character with paint finishes that simply was not possible with wallpaper.
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While there’s no shortage of window manufacturers in the world, things get more challenging when it comes to finding high quality round, oval and octagonal windows. I know because I’ve looked. My quest for openable octagonals for a house I’m building eventually led to a man named Marc Smith. I call him Mr. Window. He sells the best specialty windows I’ve found anywhere, but that’s just part of the story. The man himself is the other part. Marc Smith is 81 years old and he’s been in the building supply business since 1973. In 2000, he started what had to be a first for the window industry, and probably unique in the world at that time for someone who just turned 65. “My business — Nu Englander Octagon Windows (octagonsvermont.com; 603-431-6920)— has always been entirely online”, explains Smith. As far as I can tell, Smith was the first person to sell windows this way, partnering with manufacturers who built to his specifications. “I started slowly,” says Smith. “From January 2000 to March 2000 I sold all of four windows. With a lot of perseverance and as time went on sales gradually increased.” The thing about octagonal windows is that they’re often installed in high places. This means maintenance of outdoor surfaces is something you’ll want to avoid more than usual. And minimizing maintenance is where a material called Azek comes in. Not all of Smith’s windows are made of Azek, but his most maintenance free models are. Azek is a non-hollow PVC material that cuts like wood. It’s used for outdoor trim, decks and other surfaces
where wood is traditional. The fact that Azek is non-hollow is key. It sidesteps the dirty little secret behind many of today’s “maintenance-free” windows. One common type is made of hollow synthetic parts that can trap water. I know because it happen to windows I bought and installed. I’ve even seen hollow-frame windows leak half a liter of trapped, internal water when drainage holes were drilled into them. By contrast, since Azek is solid, it has no internal cavities to hold water. It’s like white wood that never changes. It can be left bare or painted. Smith’s window designs even include openable sashes that are Azek on the outside and real wood on the inside. It’s an impressive combination. And as far as I’ve seen, it’s also unique in the world for round, octagonal and oval windows. Visit BaileyLineRoad.com/octagon-window for a video tour. “I’ve filled orders for customers from South Korea, England, Finland, Germany, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Caribbean”, says Smith. “Canada has become a very important area for customers looking for large octagon and round specialty windows. The farthest I’ve sent a window is French Polynesia — more than 20,000 km away. It was a 5-ft round design with a special grille to match another window that had been installed a few years earlier.” When it comes to installing any kind of windows, I’m always a stickler for what I call ‘Plan B’ protection. This means making the window opening waterproof on its own, before the window goes in. That way if water ever leaks in around the window (and it does happen sometimes), it won’t trigger a hidden rot-fest in your walls. Plastic drainage pans are made to offer Plan B protection for square and rectangular windows, but octagons are more challenging. In cases like these, line the inner edges of the octagonal, round or oval window opening with
Pizza ovens are hot for the kitchen or backyard BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — Pizza Hut is fine when you feel like going out. But pizza home is the newest trend, with pizza ovens designed for the kitchen or backyard. This spring, one of the most recognizable names in home appliances will go after a piece of that pie when GE Monogram starts selling a $10,000 electric, residential wall model designed to fit into the space of a standard 30-inch wall oven. “We saw a considerable market gap when it came to the available at-home options for pizza enthusiasts and home chefs,” said Wayne Davis, commercial leader at FirstBuild, a subsidiary of GE Appliances. GE fired up its oven and cooked pizza in the middle of the Las Vegas Convention Center at this year’s recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Sure, their professional chef made it look easy, but like most people, I’d never used a pizza oven. I didn’t even know that the tool used to pull pizza in and out of the oven is called a “peel.” Wondering what it’s like to use a pizza oven at home, I gave a propane-powered, outdoor, countertop Napoli Pizza Oven from Lynx Grills a try. Like others, the Napoli has a stainless exterior, a pizza stone, and a stone-like interior designed to reflect heat like a brick oven. It requires about 30 minutes or so to heat to an internal temperature of 700 degrees or more. After that, a Neapolitan-style pizza should cook in a matter of minutes, but the ovens also can be adjusted to cook other styles of pizza and calzone. The Napoli was at the mercy of the elements, and my experiment was interrupted by high winds and cool ambient temperature. Working around the environmental curveballs and my own inexperience, I eventually made some misshapen pies that were certainly better than frozen, with a nice crunchy crust. But whether it was the recipe or the receptacle, they weren’t quite on par with the ones from my favourite pizzeria, where pizza-making has been a family tradition for generations. In addition to the $4,000 countertop model, the Napoli also comes paired with a freestanding cart at $6,500 for the set. Another company, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, has a $6,900 outdoor countertop model called the Artisan Fire Pizza Oven that can be packed up for a tail-gate party. “It comes in three layers. Each layer can be easily unstacked and moved by one person,” said company spokesman Bradley Carson. “It’s not only about the grill anymore,” he said. “People are becoming more sophisticated in terms of what they’re cooking outdoors.” Last year, the company unveiled a version of the Artisan Fire Pizza Oven that can be built into brick, stone or concrete for a clean look in an outdoor kitchen. It costs $8,300, plus installation.
self-sticking membrane and you’re way ahead. Marc Smith’s quick to explain that ‘the nicest people in the world look through my windows’. And talking to the guy, you know he really feels this way. It’s just the kind of thing you’d ex-
pect from a man who’s business is a happy extension of himself. Steve Maxwell loves telling people about high quality building and renovation options. Visit Steve online at BaileyLineRoad.com and see for yourself.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 6 - RED DEER 11 Cole Street.................... 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ....Ed .... Ed Katchur .................... MAXWELL REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS .. 506-7171..... $349,400....... Clearview Meadows 48 Oakdale Place ............. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ....Gord .... Gord Ing Ing......................... ......................... REMAX .................................................. 343-3020..... $479,900....... Oriole Park 131 Kirkland Close Close........... ........... 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. ....Cindy .... Cindy Dooley ............... REMAX .................................................. 597-0284..... $308,900....... Kentwood West 53 Arnold Close ................ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ....Tim .... Tim Maley...................... REMAX .................................................. 550-3533..... $339,900....... Aspen Ridge 41 Abel Close .................... 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ....Nicole .... Nicole Maurier ............. REALTY EXPERTS ............................... 505-8093..... $309,000....... Aspen Ridge #118 Carroll Crescent ..... 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ....Natalie .... Natalie ............................ SUTTON LANDMARK ....................... 391-6422..... $203,500....... Clearview Meadows #10 96 Holmes Street ..... 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ....Henrietta .... Henrietta Thompson . SUTTON LANDMARK ....................... 347-0751..... $161,900....... Highland Green Estates 32 Connaught Crescent 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. .... Carol Clark.................... COLDWELL BANKER ONTRACK .... 350-4919..... $758,000....... Clearview Ridge 120 Jordan Parkway........ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.. ...Christine ... Christine Bourke ......... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE.............. ADVANTAGE.............. 350-3985..... $355,000....... Johnstone Crossing 7 McPhee Street ............... 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. .Kayla . Kayla Iraheta ................ CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE.............. ADVANTAGE.............. 596-4442..... $299,900....... Morrisroe 4620 42nd Street Cres.... 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ....Kim .... Kim Fox .......................... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE.............. ADVANTAGE.............. 506-7552..... $275,000....... Parkvale #224 6834 59 Avenue....... 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ....Wendy .... Wendy Hayes ............... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 350-7555..... $95,499 ......... Glendale 105 Lalor Drive ................. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ....Kyle .... Kyle Lygas ..................... MASON MARTIN HOMES................ 588-2550............................... Laredo 22 Tindale Place ............... 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. .Aaron . Aaron .............................. LAEBON HOMES ................................ 396-4016............................... The Timbers
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FROST Eleanor (nee Hunter) Eleanor of Blackfalds passed away February 26, 2016 in Lacombe at 83 years. Mom is survived by her daughter Dawna, son Phil (Sandra), grandchildren Willi (Colleen), Deidre, Lara, Alyson, Dave, and great grandson J.D., brothers Bob and Don (Delores), sister Shirley, sisters-in-law Pat and Marilyn, many nieces, nephews and friends. Her husband of 50 years, Ken, son in law John, brothers Ted and Bill predeceased her. A gathering and interment for family and friends will take place at a later date. TEBB Alan Adir It is with a heavy heart, I Merle Tebb announce the passing of my son, Alan at age of 62, at Red Deer, Ab., on February 27, 2016.
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MAJESKI Mabel Sept. 14, 1931 - Feb. 29, 2016 Mabel, of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 84 years. Mabel was a devoted wife and mother who touched the lives of many through her gentle, caring nature. She leaves us with special memories and will be dearly missed. Mabel will be lovingly remembered by her husband of sixty-two years, Ted; daughters, Bev (Tom), Brenda (Stuart), Marilyn, and Carol; grandchildren, Amie (Brandon), Ian (Jodi), André, Matthew (Amber) and Danielle; and great grandchildren, Kaine, Jazlynn, Hayzlee and Axzel. Mabel was predeceased by a son, Brian and a sister, Helen. A Funeral Service will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd., Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. The family extends special thanks to all who were involved in Mabels’s care. Condolences may be sent or viewed at ww.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
We would like to thank all the family and friends for all their support with prayers, flowers, cards & meals as we mourn the loss of Sheila Wells. Special thanks to Sheila’s co-workers. The Wells and Bhadresa families
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OPHUS Lyle Peder Apr. 15, 1956 - Mar. 1, 2016 Crystal, Debra (Kelly) and Kaley are sad to announce the passing of our husband/father Lyle Ophus on March 1, 2016. Lyle was born on April 15, 1956, fifth child to Ivar and Jean Ophus of Eckville, AB. Lyle was predeceased by his parents. He leaves behind, his siblings: Geneva (Jim) Burk, Maurice Clark, Duane (Elaine) Ophus, Cherly (Isabel) Burdinsky, and Melanie Ophus, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Lyle always lived life his own way. He loved to travel and explore new destinations and he got to see many places through his career with Dowell Schlumberger working overseas. Lyle believed teaching someone how to accomplish their goals was a better way of managing then just doing it for them. Lyle leaves behind his overseas friends who became like another family to him. Throughout his travels, Lyle and Crystal came upon Ixtapa, Mexico which became their winter home. Lyle had a soft spot in his heart for all animals and will be sadly missed by his grand pets; Lucy, Molly, Toby, Harley and Emy. A special thank you to Leanne and all the staff and West Park Lodge, for being there for our family. To the nurses of Unit 32, especially Janice and Melissa in our time of grief, we thank you. For Dr. Sweeny and Dr. Holmes, thank you for going the extra mile for Lyle. Cremation entrusted to Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services. A private graveside service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations can be given directly to the SPCA of Red Deer.
Just had a baby girl? DONALD Kenneth Volker 1942- Mar. 5, 2012 May the winds of love blow softly, and whisper so you’ll hear. We will always love and miss you and wish that you were here. Forever loved and sadly missed, Roberta, Marie, Brenda, Alesha, David and his much loved grandkids.
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RIDLEY James Clarence Jan. 8, 1931 - Mar. 3, 2016 Jim, dear husband of Jeannette for 57 years, passed away at Red Deer Hospice on March 3rd, 2016 at the age of 85 years. He is the beloved father of his daughter Patti (Ross) Pomrenke, Assiniboia SK, and his sons David (Heather) of Edmonton, AB and Scott (Myrna) of Gruenthal, SK. He will be missed, beyond the telling of it, by his seven grandchildren Jordan, Kristy, Davis and Natasha Pomrenke, Norah, Ian and Maeve Ridley, as well by his sister Shirley Duffy of Winnipeg, sister-inlaw Gina McLellan of South Carolina, and many well loved nieces and nephews. Going before him in death were his parents Charles and Louisa, brothers Melvin (Alma), George, William (Jackie), Ralph (Marg), sister Joyce (Orm) and brothers-in-law Al Duffy and Bob McLellan. Jim was born and raised in Manitou, MB. As a boy, he worked in a printing shop, bakery and grocery store. He joined Canada Packers in 1949 at St. Boniface, MB and worked as a salesman at Fort Frances and Timmins, ON, as well as Saskatoon and North Battleford, SK. In 1959, he purchased a grocery business in Unity, SK, operating it for 11 years. He and his family moved to Red Deer in 1972. He enjoyed curling, gardening, golf, hunting, camping and many of life’s good things. He was a dedicated and proud member of the Unity and Red Deer Lions Clubs for 50 years. A Memorial Service will be held at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The family’s extends its profound appreciation to staff of Unit 32 Red Deer Regional Hospital and the Red Deer Hospice for their wonderful care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society (www.reddeerhospice.com) or Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (www.rdrhfoundation.com) Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
Obituaries CUTHILL Odile 1921 - 2016 Mom was born on the homestead in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on November 12, 1921. She passed away peacefully in the Red Deer Hospital on February 27, 2016 at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edwin; daughter-in-law Lynn; brothers Michel and Hubert; sisters Genevieve and Edith; and nephew Richard. She is survived by her sisters Denise of Chicago, Illinios and Gabrielle of Waco, Texas; daughters Camillia Torney (Ralph) and Edwina Guenette; son Cameron Cuthill (Judy); grandchildren Jeannine Guenette, Virgil Dixon (Michelle), Justin Dixon, Sheldon Cuthill and David Cuthill (Amber); four great granddaughters Rayna, Chelsey, Shannon, and Emma; one great grandson Brody; as well as many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. Odile was a Veteran who proudly served in the Second World War, initially in Algiers, then France and finally Germany in Field Hospital 425. After the War she returned to Canada where she met and married the love of her life, Edwin, whom she had met through her brother Hubert. Edwin and Hubert were both Veterans who had fought side by side through Europe and became best friends. Mom and Dad had a wonderful life together raising three children and had a lot of fun on the way. She loved to bake, sew, and knit, but her main love was keeping up with the world’s current affairs; always following the news. She was totally enjoying all the “entertainment” of the current US election. The family wishes to say thank you so much to: Nancy, who was so very good to Mom over the years and was so much help and support to mom, Ralph and Camillia; it meant so much. To Nettie, who took the bus many times to visit with Mom in the hospital; she so enjoyed it. To Toni, for coming up and cutting and doing Moms’ hair in the hospital; she felt so much better. To Harry, for all the help you gave us at Moms’ condo building. To Doctor Hopfner, a very special thank you for the excellent care and concern he always showed toward her; it was so much appreciated. To Doctor McCall, for successfully getting Mom through her surgery. To the nurses in ICU who cared for her, and to the incredible, warm, and caring nursing staff of Unit 23, whom Mom called her “Angels”. In lieu of flowers Mom has requested that if anyone wishes, they make a donation to the charity of their choice. A celebration of life will follow at a later date in Red Deer, after which Mom will be laid to rest next to Dad in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
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BRAND NEW never used ultra Comfortable Pillow Top 52” mattress & box Spring, pd. $900. sacrifice for $375. 403-346-2859 T.V. Stand & night stand, $15. ea. ~SOLD~
WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
Stereos TV's, VCRs
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SYLVANIA 15” T.V. Led, $30. 403-782-3847
Misc. for Sale
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100 VHS movies, $75. For All 403-885-5020 2 electric lamps $20 403-885-5020 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS
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Sporting Goods
GOLF travel bags w/wheels, soft cover $40, hard cover $60, exc. cond. 403-346-0093
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Collectors' Items
GARFIELD collectible phone, won in a contest, 10”h x 8”w, speaks phrases when it rings, uses regular phone jack, $40. 403-347-5846
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Travel Packages
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Publication dates: Friday, March 24, Saturday, March 25 & Monday, March 28 DEADLINE: Thursday, March 23, 2016 @ 12 Noon
For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday CALL CLASSIFIEDS and Friday 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK ANDERS BOWER Oilfield HIGHLAND GREEN INGLEWOOD JOHNSTONE Red Deers Busiest RV Store KENTWOOD RIVERSIDE MEADOWS PINES SUNNYBROOK SOUTHBROOKE WEST LAKE WEST PARK We are looking for individuals who are Call Tammy at reliable, neat in appearance, and work 403-314-4306 well with others to fill two (2), part-time Receptionist Positions. We are looking to ADULT fill these positions immediately.
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One (1) person to work the following shift: Monday thru Friday: 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm and will increase to 7:00 and 8:00 pm during summer months.
Duties Include (Not Limited To) • Greet incoming and outgoing customers • Answer Phones in a friendly / professional manner • Direct / page calls to co-ordinating staff / departments • Take messages and distribute when required • Data Entry / Filing • General Office duties as required
Please apply as follows: Email: btripp@unclebensrv.com Fax: Attention: Beth Tripp Drop off in Person at: 29 Petrolia Drive (East Side of Gasoline Alley) Red Deer County, AB T4E 1B3
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B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail. PH. Lyle 403-783-2275
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model cars and trucks, Farm toys and implements, fine china, high end jewelry, old money, Medalta and Red Wing crocks and jugs. Check our website for listing and pictures. www.globalauctionguide.com Doug, Loraine
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3 bdrm. townhouse, 4 appl., fenced yard, rent $1275., S.D. $900; incld’s all utils. avail. Now or Apr. 1. 403-304-5337 6 locations in Red Deer, well-maintained townhouses, lrg, 3 bdrm, 11/2 bath, 4 + 5 appls. Westpark, Kentwood, Highland Green, Riverside Meadows. Rent starting at $1100. For more info, phone 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca
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CLEARVIEW 2 bdrm. 4-Plex, 4 appls. Rent $925. incl. sewer, water and garbage. D.D. $650. Avail.now or Apr. 1. 403-304-5337
GLENDALE 2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $925. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. now or Apr. 1 403-304-5337
ORIOLE PARK 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $975. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail. Apr. 1st. 403-304-5337
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SYLVAN LAKE, 3 bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appl., no pets, n/s, $975/mo. inclds. utils. 403-350-4230 WESTPARK 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls. Rent $925/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. Apr. 1 403-304-5337
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Mobile Lot
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1 & 2 Bdrm. W/D in suite, AC, elevator, 2 parking stalls, south hill. N/S, no pets. Starting at $1250. 403-350-0989 3 BDRM., no pets, $1000 mo. 403-343-6609 ACROSS from park, 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls. Rent $925/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. now or Apr. 1. 403-304-5337
Antique and Collectible Auction
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$425. MO/D.D. incld’s 4 BDRM. house on everything. 403-342-1834 Kingston Drive, $1400/mo. or 587-877-1883 after 2:30 Ron @ 403-304-2255 (2) ROOMS $475/mo. SYLVAN: 2 fully furn. DD $200 403-352-7417 rentals, all utils., $550 $1300. 403-880-0210 2 ROOMS, $380 & $450, All utils incl. Furnished, cable, internet. n/s, workCondos/ ing, clean adults only. Townhouses 403-550-1298
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For delivery of Flyers, Gov’t of Alberta Funding Wednesday and Friday may be available. CLASSIFICATIONS Auctions ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK 403-340-1930 1500-1990 CLEARVIEW RIDGE LOOKING for a caregiver www.academicexpress.ca to look after 2 girls ages 4 CLEARVIEW & 6 yrs. old. Wages $11.86 Start your career! hourly. Email resume See Help Wanted TIMBERSTONE jenalyn_tabbu@yahoo.com Clothing Classifieds LANCASTER Your place to SELL presents an NANNY req’d, email VANIER Your place to BUY LADIES London Fog, reg. yettepasion@yahoo.ca 10 size, cranberry pea coat WOODLEA/ Length $75. 587-876-2914 Coming WASKASOO LADIES size 4 1/2 Italian Events DEER PARK chocolate leather knee high boots, soft fits like a GRANDVIEW glove, $200 587-876-2914 EASTVIEW MICHENER Saturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. @ Electronics MOUNTVIEW ROSEDALE Leduc Royal Legion, 5210-50 Ave. Leduc SEGA Genisis, 4 games, GARDEN HEIGHTS $60 CLASSIFIEDS Featuring: One man’s fine collection PS3 w/6 games $140. MORRISROE EASTER 403-782-3847 of pocket watches and old fishing Hours & Deadlines Call Prodie at TOM TOM GPS, brand equipment, Antique Oak Ice box, 403-314-4301 new. $200. 403-782-3847 Office & Phones CLOSED collection of coal oil lamps including Friday, March 25, 2016 Equipmenta Victorian hanging lamp, die cast
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12th FLOOR luxury 1 bed room, quiet, all utilities paid, pool, underground parking, immediate, $935. Call 403-341-0744 Wanted 2 BDRM. Sylvan Lake To Buy Shore Dr. balcony, fireplace, n/s, no pets, WANTED: gas motored $1075/mo., 403-350-4230 golf cart. 403-845-3808 New Blackfalds Condo. 2 Bdrm/2 Bath. Main floor & Celebrate your life 2nd floor options avail. 2 with a Classified powered parking stalls. ANNOUNCEMENT Rent $1,400. Pets negotiable. Ask about rent incentives. 403-396-1688.
STUDENT desk, wooden, with 4 drawers, sturdy, TIMOTHY & Brome square ideal for smaller spaces, bales, great for horses, ap$35 incl. chair; and prox. 55-60 lbs. put up dry exercise bike, adjustable stored in shed $8/bale tension and adjusts for leg lengths, $30. 403-347-5846 Sylvan area. 403-887-2798 Central Alberta’s Largest VIDEO Photo Tripod, Car Lot in Classifieds extended height, 143 cm. $30. 403-346-6539
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Manufactured Homes
OLDER MOBILE home, 4 appls., clean, brand new flooring, drapery, immed. possession. $18,500. 403-304-4748
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2011 DODGE Caliber, 1 BDRM. apt. avail.immed. only 56,000 km, exc. con., $800 + power. $8,900. 403-406-7600 Call Bob 403-872-3400. 1 BDRM. N/S, no pets. $700 rent/d.d. CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430 403-346-1458 2 BDRM. N/S, no pets. $800. rent/d.d. To Advertise Your Business or Service Here 403-346-1458 2004 LEXUS RX330, ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious 155,000 mi., exc. cond. suites 3 appls., heat/water $7500. 403-350-3766 incld., ADULT ONLY classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com BLDG, no pets, Oriole Park. 403-986-6889 Handyman Misc. Motorhomes AVAIL. IMMED. large 2 Services Services bdrm. in clean quiet adult Accounting $17,950 building, near downtown 28’ C Class Corsair XL, no pets, BOOK NOW! 5* JUNK REMOVAL Co-Op, island bed, generator INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS For help on your home Property clean up 505-4777 403-348-7445 power plant, full load, Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. projects such as bathroom, CITY VIEW APTS. Call Harold 403-350-6800 GARAGE Doors Serviced with oilfield service main floor, and bsmt. Clean, quiet, newly reno’d 50% off. 403-358-1614 companies, other small renovations. Also painting adult building. Rent $900 businesses and individuals and flooring. Tires, Parts S.D. $700. Avail. immed. RW Smith, 346-9351 Call James 403-341-0617 Moving & Near hospital. No pets. Acces. Storage 403-318-3679 CALL NOW! LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. TIRE, Brand new Firestone D & J HANDYMAN SERVICES Contractors (No job too big or too small) MOVING? Boxes? Appls. SUITES. 25+, adults only Wilderness ATP265/75/16 Balanced, 6 hole tire on n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 ~ interior and exterior work removal. 403-986-1315 rim. $50. 403-358-5568 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. ~ painting and repairs Classifieds...costs so little We do it all! 403-302-8550 ~ free estimates ~ Saves you so much! guaranteed work COUNTERTOP replacement. ~ quality work at fair prices Kitchen reno’s. 1 & 2 bdrm., Painters/ Call Dennis Wes 403-302-1648 Adult bldg. only, N/S, (403) 342-3846 Red Deer Decorators No pets. 403-596-2444 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your NEW Glendale reno’d 1 & 2 JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. reno needs. 403-506-4301 bdrm. apartments, rent Free Est. 403-872-8888 $750, last month of lease free, immed. occupancy. LAUREL TRUDGEON 403-596-6000 Electrical Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. PONOKA 403-342-7801. COSBY ELECTRIC LTD. 1ST MONTH FREE D - HANDYMAN All Electrical Services. 3 bdrm., 4 appl., n/s, no Painting, Reno’s Repairs Plumbing 403-597-3288 pets, new paint, lino and & Junk Removal blinds, in Riverside area, Call Derek 403-848-3266 & Heating avail. imm., $995/mo., d.d. same, heat incl., 1 yr. Entertainment JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER lease min. 403 -619-5758 Massage Exc. @ Reno’s, Plumb Pro Therapy Geary 403-588-2619 DANCE DJ SERVICES 587-679-8606 SERVING CENTRAL Seniors’ ALBERTA RURAL 1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, REGION Services N/S. No pets. Flooring 403-596-2444 Elite Retreat, Finest HELPING HANDS Home WEST PARK NEED FLOORING DONE? Supports for Seniors. 2 bdrm bsmt. suite, 4 in VIP Treatment. Don’t pay the shops more. Cooking, cleaning, appls, private entry, n/s, 10 - 2am Private back entry DEADLINE Over 20 yrs. exp. companionship. At home n/p, rent $700 rent/dd. + 403-341-4445 Call Jon 403-848-0393 or facility. 403-346-7777 utils. 403-845-2926 THURS. 5 P.M.
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Trump pumps breaks on some wild promises SIGNALS FLEXIBILITY AFTER PARTY ATTACKS WARREN, Mich. — Donald Trump is embracing what he calls flexibility on issues like torture and illegal immigration, abandoning at least for now the tough rhetoric that has fueled his rise to Republican front-runner status. His critics, as well as fellow Republican candidates, remained skeptical Friday. In the days after his dominant Super Tuesday primary performance, Trump is using more moderate tones and downplaying his call for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States. The billionaire reality TV star has shot to the top of the primary contest with denigrating remarks about Hispanics immigrants and Muslims. But in Thursday’s chaotic debate, he signalled his willingness to compromise on immigration, among other key issues. He said he was retreating from the anti-visa position advocated in a position paper posted on his website, one of the few specific policies his team has released during the campaign. “I’m changing. I’m changing. We need highly skilled people in this country, and if we can’t do it, we’ll get them in,” he said in the debate. More broadly, Trump insisted that compromise would be part of any immigration reform. That didn’t sit well with challenger Ted Cruz, the Texas senator. “‘Flexible’ is Washington code word that he’s going to stick it to the people,” said Cruz, who holds second place in the number of Republican delegates collected so far on the way to the party’s nominating convention this summer. Trump faces s growing list of high-profile Republicans who denounce him as dangerous, not a true Republican and lacking the experience to lead the world’s most powerful nation. Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee four years ago, declared Friday that he would not vote for Trump if he were the nominee. He
told NBC that he would “do everything within the normal political bounds to make sure we don’t nominate Donald Trump.” On Thursday, dozens of conservative national security experts wrote an open letter pledging to oppose Trump’s candidacy in part because of his “embrace of the expansive use of torture.” Trump responded to such concerns in a statement Friday, saying that he understands that the U.S. is “bound by laws and treaties” and he will not order U.S. military officials to violate or disobey those laws if elected president. It appeared to be a retreat from declarations that he would bring back the use of waterboarding and that he would target the wives and children of suspected extremists. If Trump’s immigration shift did not bother conservatives, his decision to cancel a scheduled weekend appearance at the nation’s largest annual gathering of conservative activists did. “Very disappointed @realDonaldTrump has decided at the last minute to drop out of .CPAC — his choice sends a clear message to conservatives,” the American Conservative Union, which hosts the Conservative Political Action Conference, said in a Twitter post. Trump’s campaign said the cancelled because of newly scheduled rallies in Kansas and Florida. Trump shrugged off Friday’s wave of criticism by unleashing a verbal assault on his Republican rivals at a Detroit-area rally. He repeatedly called Florida Sen. Marco Rubio “Little Marco” and Cruz “Lying Ted.” Despite the verbal abuse, Cruz, Rubio and Ohio Gov. John Kasich all declared during Thursday’s debate that they would support Trump if he won the primary election battle. Trump, in turn, said he would support whoever wins, though he seemed to find it inconceivable that it might not be him. So far, Trump has 10 state victories and leads the field with 329 delegates. Cruz has 231, Rubio 110 and Kasich 25. It takes 1,237 delegates to win the Republican nomination for president.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump poses with a supporter after speech during a rally at Wexford County Civic Center, Friday, in Cadillac, Mich.
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Process Operation Technician Red Deer, AB MEGlobal Canada Inc. Prentiss location is seeking a talented PROCESS OPERATION TECHNICIAN to work in a highly participative, self-managed team environment. Successful candidates will work rotating 12-hour shifts (including nights and weekends) to support the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of our Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG), Energy Systems, and Environmental Operations facility. QUALIFICATIONS • Graduate of a Power Engineering Technology Diploma program. • Minimum 3rd Class Government Power Engineering Certificate SOPEEC standard. EXPERIENCE • 0-2 years of relevant work experience Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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MEGlobal™ is a world leader in the manufacture and marketing of merchant monoethylene glycol and diethylene glycol (EG). Established in 2004, the company is a joint venture between The Dow Chemical Company and Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. MEGlobal serves customers around the world and has manufacturing facilities located in Alberta.
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For more information about MEGlobal, visit our website at www.MEGlobal.biz Parkland C.L.A.S.S. has grown over five decades to become one of the largest disability based service providers in Alberta. Parkland C.L.A.S.S. exists to improve the quality of life of children & adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights. We strive to empower the people we serve, measuring our success against the goals they set for themselves.
CHILDREN & ADULT PROPRIETORS NEEDED!
Apply now to provide value in the Human Services Industry We are continuously seeking specialized Proprietors for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Individuals or couples willing to open up their home have the opportunity to make an incredible difference in the life of an individual. As a Full Time Proprietor you will provide a caring, safe and structured environment with fun activities and dependable routines. Respite (part time) Proprietors offer support and care, working one to two 48 hours weekends per month. This commitment involves the inclusion of the child/ adult in your regular family life. PCLASS has a licensed basement suite where Respite can be provided if applicants are not able to provide Respite within their own home.
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — Hillary Clinton said Friday the nation needs a “new bargain” for the economy and called upon all the presidential candidates to offer a “credible strategy” for raising wages as her primary race against rival Bernie Sanders shifts to a series of Rust Belt contests. Clinton’s address at Detroit Manufacturing Systems, a manufacturer of instrument panels for cars, offered her the opportunity to contrast herself with both Sanders and business mogul Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate. “Anyone running for president owes it to you to come up with real ideas, not an ideology, not an old set of talking points but a credible strategy designed for the world we live in now,” Clinton said in remarks pointed at both rivals. Sanders, who is trying to stage an upset in next week’s Michigan primary, has accused Clinton of supporting trade deals that have had “disastrous” consequences for workers. And he has sought to diminish Clinton’s standing by implying she waffled when she initially called the Trans Pacific Partnership trade as the “gold standard” as secretary of state but later opposed the deal. Clinton made clear to differentiate with Republicans, saying there were “so many insults” at Thursday night’s Republican debate “it was hard to keep track.” She said the “biggest insult of all was to the American people” and the economy was an “afterthought” during the Republican debate. Republicans shot back, with the Republican National Committee accusing Clinton of promising a “trillion-dollar tax hike” and “four more years of
Obamanomics.” In the address, Clinton called for a so-called “clawback” of tax benefits for companies that ship jobs overseas, rescinding tax relief and other incentives intended to encourage domestic investment. Revenue raised by this “clawback” would then be used to support investment in the United States. The Democrats’ focus on manufacturing jobs and trade policy is forming the backdrop for Michigan’s primary and contests on March 15 in Ohio, Illinois and Missouri amid global economic weakness. President Barack Obama’s decision to rescue the U.S. automakers still reverberates through the nation’s manufacturing belt, but many communities have struggled with the shift of factory jobs to Mexico and Asia. Trailing Clinton in the chase for delegates, Sanders has ratcheted up his criticism of her past support for trade deals, including the North American Free Trade Agreement and normalizing trade relations with China. Both were signed by President Bill Clinton while she was first lady. Including superdelegates, Clinton now leads Sanders 1,066 to 432, according to the latest Associated Press delegate count. It takes 2,383 delegates to win. Responding to Clinton’s speech Friday, Sanders said in a statement that “the American people are sick and tired of establishment politicians who promise to create manufacturing jobs during campaign season, but support trade policies that make it easier to outsource these jobs the day after they get elected.” Clinton said on trade the next president would need “judgment and experience” and she would not support any deal unless it creates good jobs, raises wages and protects the nation’s security.
Please send a cover letter & resume confirming you are interested in either children or adult Proprietorship to: HR Fax: (403) 986-2404 or e-mail: hr@pclass.org 7364709L26
Clinton urges candidates to present ‘credible’ economic plan
Full time Proprietors receive a (tax free) monthly remuneration and Relief Proprietors are paid $125.00 per days worked. Parkland CLASS provides extensive training which all Proprietors are required to take.
If you would like to inquire more information please contact Roxanne Rose, HR Coordinator at 403-986-2400
2019 CANADA WINTER GAMES HOST SOCIETY RED DEER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Duties and Responsibilities • Provide general administrative support to multiple members of the Senior Leadership team. • Compose, edit, format, proofread and update a variety of materials both electronic and hard copy formats. • Coordination of meetings for various functional areas and taking notes/minutes as required. • Coordination of payables, receivables and general mail as required. • Lead for general office functions, including building/maintenance, IT, supplies and switchboard/reception. • Performs duties relating to records management including filing, indexing, file retrieval both electronic and hard copy. • Provide excellent customer service in all forms of communication. • Other duties as required. Minimum Job Requirements & Experience • Certificate and/or Diploma in office administration or equivalent field. • Minimum 5 years work experience with 3 years’ experience in an administrative role. • Proficient skills in document creation/formatting by utilizing common business software. Experience in using Google would be considered an asset. • Bilingual in Canada’s official languages, with proficiency in both verbal and written form would be an asset. Specific Demands of the job: • Desire to work in a fast paced environment with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. • Ability to work collaboratively with a focus on effective communication and attention to detail. This is a full time position, Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Evenings and weekends on an ad hoc basis. Email resume to: info@2019canadagames.ca by March 12, 2016
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Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton speaks with Deanne Austin, left, and Victoria Montgomery at the Detroit Manufacturing Systems plant, Friday in Detroit.
Proprietors will provide a very individualized service that is based on the needs of the individual. Experience with young children, youth and/or adults with developmental disabilities would be ideal. Knowledge of First Nations culture and some related postsecondary education would be an asset. Individual must have a private room and be in a non-smoking environment. Driver’s license and transportation are required.
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Saturday, March 5, 2016
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Are your windows killing birds? BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
But Joanna Eckles, the National Audubon Society’s bird-friendly communities manager, says individuals can easily reduce those numbers simply by putting some visual barrier on the exterior of the windows that birds are drawn to. “The big thing that people need to get is that this isn’t something that has to happen,” she says. “This is preventable.” That prevention, she says, could take a range of shapes. The American Bird Conservancy’s Bird Tape, available at abcbirdtape.org, is translucent and can be used to design patterns on windows. Bird screen, available at birdscreen.com, creates a barrier between birds and windowpanes. CollidEscape, available at collidescape.org, is a film that you put on outside windowpanes to reduce reflection. The options are infinite for do-it-yourselfers, Eckles says. With washable paint, you can use stencils or let the kids create holiday decorations. Hanging virtually anything easy on the eyes — ribbons, delicate branches, strings — in front of windows will do the trick. So will the unobtrusive netting that’s used to protect fruit trees.
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Executive Director Fax (403) 343-7977 Email: mmorrison@goldencircle.ca >> No Telephone Inquiries Please<< Thank you for you interest, however only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Full Time (term certain one year)Health and Safety Coordinator Job #2016-04 Application Deadline Application DeadlineisisMarch March15, 16,2016 2016
The Continuing Education Operations team has an opportunity available for a temporary full-time Development and Online Support Clerk. The term of employment is March 2016 – December 15, 2016. The successful candidate will report to the Operations and Programming Manager of Continuing Education. Primary responsibility will be working with Programmers, Course Developers and Subject Matter Experts to facilitate the development of new and revised Continuing Education courses. Please forward a resume quoting competition #16031A by March 16, 2016. 7495141C5
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Run a profitable, clean, well-equipped kitchen Coach and train staff in all kitchen positions and systems Maintain excellent food executions and food safety compliance
Responsibilities: Apply a consultative selling approach. Achieve and exceed revenue targets. Focus of time to increasing existing business and/or bringing new clients into their portfolio; consistently seek out new revenue opportunities with existing and new customers.
HUDSONS INVESTS IN YOU:
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Support & mentorship from our operations, marketing, finance, & human resources departments Comprehensive health benefit package Hudsons Manager Rewards Card Competitive salary – Reviewed annually & performance based bonus program
If this sounds like you please send a resume to nowhiring@hudsonscanadaspub.com
We’re super excited to join your community this Spring and we’d love you to be a part of ours!
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Reporter/Photographer The successful applicant will have exceptional writing and communication skills and a strong
The successful applicant will have exceptional writing and communication skills and a strong understanding of grammar and Canadian Press style.
is a must.
The Lacombe Express is part of the Black Press Group Black Press offers competitive compensation, a which more thants150 publications. team publishes environment, benefi andother opportunity for career advancement.
Primary Focus: Interested candidates should forward their resume to: Covering community news for Lacombe, Blackfalds Tracey Scheveers, Publisher Redsome Deer neighbouring Express, and communities. Providing a Email:ofpublisher@reddeerexpress.com range feature/human interest stories as well as No phone please. some sportscalls writing. County and City council coverage will be expected as well. There is some weekend and We thank everyone for their application however, evening work required. only those selected for an interview will be
Competencies: Strong time management skills, well-organized, effectively managing multiple demands, prioritized against key business objectives with tight deadlines. An energetic self-starter with a drive to succeed and grow new business. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills. Tenacious, persistent with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Qualifications: Experience in sales environment preferred. Proven ability to sustain and grow business and revenue. Post-secondary education in Marketing, Sales or another related discipline. Valid Driver’s License; personal vehicle in good working order required. If you have the passion to succeed and enjoy selling in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, submit your resume along with a compelling cover letter no later than March 11, 2016 to:
There is some weekend and evening work required.
The Lacombe Express, one of Alberta’s leading understanding of grammar and Canadian Press style. community newspapers, has an immediate opening for reliable reporter/photographer. vehicle and your own camera equipment aAfull-time
Please Apply To: Human Resources City of Lacombe - 5432, 56th Ave, Lacombe AB, T4L 1E9
humanresources@lacombe.ca
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Athletics, Fitness and Recreation at Olds College, is currently seeking a contract Men’s Volleyball Coach for a term of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
Salary Range: $56,220.54 to $77,303.25
The Learning Centre at Olds College provides academic support for three streams of students: Olds Campus, Calgary Campus, and online cohorts. Students are assisted in developing understanding of core course content, learning strategies, and other soft skills through Learning Centre services and programs. Please forward a resume quoting competition 16030M by March 20, 2016.
The City of Lacombe is currently recruiting for:
Salary Range: $20.79 – $24.04 per hour
ARE YOU:
Contract Position
SPECIALIST, LEARNING CENTRE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT EXEMPT
Employment Opportunities
CLERK II DEVELOPMENT AND ONLINE SUPPORT CLERK CONTINUING EDUCATION
For information on this or other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.oldscollege.ca/employment
A reliable vehicle and your own camera equipment are a must. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement.
Wendy Moore, Advertising Manager wmoore@reddeeradvocate.com
Interested candidates should forward their resume to:
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Tracey Scheveers, Publisher Lacombe Express Email: publisher@lacombeexpress.com
We thank everyone for their application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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For information on this or other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.oldscollege.ca/employment
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The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre provides programs and services to assist seniors by providing daily living supports. • You have a passion and understanding of the senior population. • Experienced in assessments and referrals • Good knowledge of current community services and opportunities for older adults. • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other agencies and the community through networking, presentations and cooperative projects. • The ability to work in a team environment. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills • Ability to do community program development in area of elder abuse and community dining • Ability to plan, implement, evaluate community programs • A background in Human Services with a minimum two (2) year diploma in either Social Work, Gerontology, Recreation, or Community Service Worker and supplemented by related community experience. • You must have a reliable car and a valid driver’s license • 35 hours week contract until December 31, 2017 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Please submit resume and wage expectations by March 21, 2016 to:
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With a house close to the Eastern Pennsylvania woods — and the wildlife that lives there — Jeff Acopian wrestled with a problem that afflicts homeowners around the country. “Birds were hitting our windows and dying,” the Easton resident says. “And we didn’t like it.” An engineer by profession and a naturalist at heart, Acopian came up with a solution: Acopian BirdSavers, a fixture that involves dangling pieces of parachute cord in front of windows to keep birds from flying into them. “It sounds pretty bad when you tell someone to hang strings on their front window,” says Acopian, who nixed his original remedy, hanging strings of beads, because it made his house look like “a hippie pad.” “But when people actually see it, it is not objectionable at all,” he says. BirdSavers (at birdsavers.com) is one of a growing number of options available for folks who want to keep birds from crashing into their windows but don’t want to hurt their home’s curb appeal in the process. Christine Sheppard, who runs the bird collisions campaign for the American Bird Conservancy, cites a range of relatively simple ready-made products — BirdSavers, window tape and external screens among them — as well as DIY fixes like washable window paint or hanging branches in front of windows, that are effective enough while also being subtle. “You can reduce collisions without making your house ridiculous,” Sheppard says. While bird collisions are hardly new, she says, the magnitude of the problem is increasing, largely due to more widespread urbanization and a trend toward larger panes of glass in both residential and highrise construction. Birds are either fooled by the transparency of the glass, or believe the reflections they see in them — trees, shrubs and the like — are real, and die trying to reach them, she says. Window collisions kill hundreds of millions of birds each year, making them, with cats, one of the two leading human-related causes of bird mortality. Conservationists say the number of birds killed by collisions and cats will soon rise to 1 billion per year.
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