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No cash, no pipeline B.C. PREMIER CLARK SAYS PROVINCE WON’T APPROVE NORTHERN GATEWAY WITHOUT GREATER SHARE OF BENEFITS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is unmoved by Alberta’s apparent refusal to entertain her province’s demands for a bigger share of the benefits and a smaller share of the risks involved in the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project.

“If Alberta doesn’t sit down and talk about it, the project can’t go ahead. It’s

as simple as that,” Clark told The Canadian Press on Tuesday.

The rhetoric on both sides of the issue has increased a day before provincial and territorial leaders gather in Halifax for the annual Council of the Federation meeting.

Clark has taken the firm stand that five conditions must be met for B.C. to even consider the Enbridge (TSX:ENB) project, which will carry crude from Alberta to a port on the West Coast for shipment to Asia.

Alberta Premier Alison Redford expressed disappointment in Clark’s comments on Tuesday morning, and has said B.C. would “fundamentally change confederation” by demanding increased compensation.

“That means every single time that you have an economic project or a commercial project there has to be a new negotiation of the balance sheet,” she told reporters. “It’s not how Canada has worked, it’s not how Canada has succeeded and I’m disappointed to

hear the comments.”

But Clark said Alberta must either work with her to rebalance the equation or B.C. won’t buy in.

“I am going to fight for this, for British Columbia,” she said.

“I do know that there’s been lots of difficult conversations ... that have unfolded across the country that have led to agreement,” she said. “They don’t involve opening up the constitution.”

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Photo by RANDY FIEDLER/Advocate staff

A truck throws a plume of water as it speeds through a puddle on eastbound 67th Street between Golden West and 65th Avenues Tuesday. The morning deluge of rain swamped the city’s sewer catch basins, though a vacuum truck at the nearby lift station soon had the puddles eliminated.

In the drains, the rain’s a strain

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Another quick torrential downpour on Tuesday nudged Central Alberta closer to above-average rainfall levels for July.

Between 11 a.m. and noon, 12 mm of rain fell, adding to the total of 92.3 mm of rainfall recorded at Red Deer Airport this month.

The normal rainfall for July is 93.1 mm.

The downpour forced the closure of Great Chief Park and caused some

flooding on city streets.

Geoff Stewardson, wastewater management superintendent, said the city received 12 calls stemming from the downpour from across the city by midafternoon.

Stewardson said there was excess water at the underpasses on 60th Street and 67th Street, and in the valley on 67th Street near Golden West Avenue.

“The events were so intense,” said Stewardson. “There were pumps in both of those areas. We are unable to keep up for what’s thrown at us. As long as it doesn’t last too long it will

recede in its own time. They are pretty quick pumps so as long as the rain stops, they will keep up.”

Stewardson said there were no reported flooded basements or businesses.

This was a different situation from July 3, when a severe thunderstorm brought heavy downpours, clogged street drains with hail and forced businesses to close because of flooding. In one hour, 10 mm of rain was reported.

Last year, 123.6 mm of rain was recorded in July.

The largest rainfall recorded this month was on July 15 with 20 mm,

Health officer urges immunization for pertussis

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Health officials are urging parents to have their children immunized to prevent the potentially deadly pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

While Central Alberta has not experienced an outbreak like Southern Alberta, where there are 42 confirmed cases and one infant death this year, Dr. Ifeoma Achebe, Central Zone medical officer of health for Alberta Health Services, said the outbreak serves as a reminder that pertussis is a preventable disease.

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The disease is highly contagious and can strike anyone, but children are more susceptible.

In the last seven months, 22 cases of pertussis were reported in Central Alberta, compared to 26 cases in all of 2011 and 16 reported cases in 2010.

Achebe said outbreaks are generally caused by low rates of immunization.

“People are being complacent about immunizing their kids,” said Achebe. “Immunization rates are falling by the day . . . whooping cough is a preventable disease. We are lucky enough to have the vaccine and people should take advantage.”

Immunizations are recommended at two, four, six and 18 months; at four to six years and again in

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Environment Canada meteorologist Louis Kohanyi said rain is expected to continue for the next couple of days.

Today, there’s a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm in the forecast. There’s a 60 per cent of showers on Thursday.

The sun is expected to come out on Friday with a slight chance of showers and a high of 25C. On Saturday, there’s a 40 per cent chance of showers with a high of 27C and on Sunday, expect sun with a high of 27C. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

‘PEOPLE ARE BEING COMPLACENT ABOUT IMMUNIZING THEIR KIDS. IMMUNIZATION RATES ARE FALLING

BY THE DAY, WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THE VACCINE AND PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE.’ — DR. IFEOMA ACHEBE

Grade 9. In Alberta, there is no charge through the routine childhood immunization program. AHS offers a free, one-time adult dose of vaccine if adults did not receive the Grade 9 dose.

Achebe said if parents suspect their child may have whooping cough, they should see their family physician or contact Health Link Alberta (1-866-4085465).

Symptoms may first appear like those of the common cold, including a runny nose, sneezing, fever and cough.

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CRIME RATE AT LOWEST DON’T PREJUDGE OUR LEVEL SINCE ’72 NEXEN DECISION: PM Fewer crimes were reported to police in Canada in 2011 than at any other time in the last 40 years, Statistics Canada said Tuesday — a revelation that comes as political leaders wrestle with how to curb gun violence on the streets of Toronto. A5

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Land gift came with a catch

WAITING FOR THE FISH WINNER

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — A somewhat bizarre technicality means the City of Winnipeg could have trouble recouping some of the cost of its new police headquarters because of the terms of a 137-year-old land gift.

In 1875, when Winnipeg was only a year old, a generous property owner gave the fledgling city land that would eventually include part of what’s now known as the Civic Centre complex.

There was one condition — in the event the land is no longer used for a public purpose, it must revert to the donor’s descendant.

That’s creating a potential problem because the city had planned to sell the building currently housing the Winnipeg Police Service in the Civic Centre complex order to help pay for its move into new headquarters elsewhere.

Chief administrative officer Phil Sheegl says city officials are now trying to track down the donor’s descendant.

Coun. Paula Havixbeck says she has come up with a possible solution, suggesting if the building is sold to a college or university it might still qualify as a “public purpose” under the terms of the original gift.

Sheegl and Mayor Sam Katz have said it would be ideal for Red River College to acquire the land.

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Alberta to give 2nd vaccine against chicken pox to kids aged four and six EDMONTON — Alberta Health is making a second dose of the chicken pox vaccine available for free to all preschool children starting next month.

The vaccine will be combined with the second dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine scheduled for children between the ages of four and six.

The initial dose of this vaccine is given to children at 12 months of age.

Health Minister Fred Horne says the vaccine helps to not only protect the young children receiving the immunization, it also protects family members who are at a heightened risk, such as a pregnant mother, a younger sibling or an older grandparent.

Dr. James Talbot, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, says the second dose will be combined with the regularly scheduled measles, mumps and rubella vaccine as a way to make it easy for families to take advantage of this additional protection for their children.

While most people recover from the disease with no lasting effects, chicken pox can be very serious and even life-threatening to newborn babies, adults, and those who have weak immune systems.

RCMP get 18 armoured vehicles to bolster emergency response teams EDMONTON — RCMP emergency response teams across Canada can now call in armoured vehicles for support in high-risk situations such as hostage takings and armed standoffs.

The Mounties have taken delivery of 18 custombuilt tactical armoured vehicles that can withstand high velocity bullets and explosions.

The vehicles — called TAVs — were designed

by RCMP engineers and built by Navistar Defence Canada at a cost of $14 million.

RCMP say the four-wheel drive vehicles feature gun ports and can each carry a fully equipped tactical team.

Commissioner Bob Paulson says the armoured vehicles will help keep Mounties safe and increase their ability to deal with dangerous situations.

The RCMP was urged to get armoured tactical vehicles after the fatal shootings of four Mounties in 2005 near Mayerthorpe, Alta., by a man with a highpowered rifle.

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A female osprey awaits her mate while watching over her two chicks at Three Mile Bend Recreation Area Tuesday. The fish hawks return annually to the city’s pole nests also located at the sewage treatment plant and Great Chief Park to raise their young close to the Red Deer River and its abundant fish stocks.

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GATEWAY: Only 8.2% of revenue would flow to B.C. Only 8.2 per cent of the Northern Gateway’s projected $81 billion tax revenue would flow to B.C. over a 30-year period, according to research commissioned by the B.C. government.

That equates to $6.7 billion for B.C., while Ottawa is expected to receive $36 billion and Alberta would earn $32 billion.

Saskatchewan is expected to top the remainder of the provinces in terms of tax benefit, receiving about $4 billion.

The analysis was conducted by Wright Mansell Research Ltd., and accounts for a period between 2016 and 2046.

British Columbia’s gross domestic product would get a boost of 17 per cent of $270 million over that period, while the total employment benefit would be 25 per cent of the project but mainly consist of shortterm construction jobs.

“Here we are, taking the bulk of risk — on the marine side, 100 per cent of the risk — and we’re not getting much in return,” Clark said.

Environmental assessment hearings are currently underway for the project that the federal government has championed for its potential to boost the economy.

But environmental advocates and First Nations have long argued leaks from tankers transporting the oil could tarnish B.C.’s land, while a spill along the coast could be devastating. Enbridge has already had to conduct major oil cleanups in Alberta and Michigan after pipeline breaches.

Last week, the company announced it will shore

up another $500 million in safety improvements for the 1,177-kilometre twin line.

Activists, however, have said no amount of money will satisfy them — they want the $5.5-billion project stopped.

Redford said despite understanding that Clark is concerned about the economy just as she is, she’s not prepared to give any leeway. She noted many other commodities move across borders without compensation.

IMMUNIZE: Child could have trouble breathing In the case of pertussis, the cough gradually worsens into severe coughing spells that can last up to six to 12 weeks.

Achebe said the child could have trouble breathing and sometimes end with vomiting.

Pregnant women in their third trimester can also transmit the illness to their babies.

“It can be deadly in younger infants, especially for those under three months of age,” she said.

“Younger infants have the higher risk of hospitalization and death because they have no immunity. . . .

Children under six months of age represent 90 per cent of all the deaths by pertussis. It is a very serious illness.”

Achebe said prevention is the key and the more people are immunized, the lower the chances of an outbreak.

Pertussis is contagious and can be spread through droplets in the air from coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread by coming in direct contact with discharges from an infected person’s nose or throat.

Proper handwashing may help prevent the spread. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Coat of arms unveiled by county

BY JESSICA JONES ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer County unveiled its new coat of arms on Tuesday.

Red Deer County was recently granted an armorial bearing, also known as a coat of arms, by the Canadian Heraldic Authority through the efforts of resident Stewart Ford.

In 2008, Ford approached Red Deer County to see if there was an interest in the creation of a coat of arms, which would capture the essence of the county.

Council agreed at that time to receive an armorial bearing from the Canadian Crown under the powers of the governor general.

Armorial bearings were originally used by lords and knights on battlefields during the mid-12th century.

Now, however, the traditional symbols have been created and used by a variety of institutions.

On behalf of Red Deer County, Ford co-ordinated the application process, which resulted in the coat of arms be-

ing granted on Sept. 15, 2010, by Claire Boudreau, chief herald of Canada.

“It is very neat to have this coat of arms and I know that there was a lot of work put into it by Mr. Ford,” Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood said at Tuesday’s council meeting.

“We are very proud of it.”

The motto chosen for Red Deer County’s coat of arms is “Progressive Growth, Traditional Values.”

“The cost to register the coat of arms was very minor,” noted Red Deer County communications manager Tyler Harke.

Red Deer County’s armorial bearing displays a red elk to reference the county’s name with a blue stripe that represents the Red Deer River.

Other images in the symbol are a droplet of oil, sun, crown and wild rose.

The county will use the armorial bearing on promotional materials and flags. jjones@reddeeradvocate.com

Sixteen more sheriffs assigned Edmonton police to patrol Hwy 63 by next year cleared in fatal

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The Alberta government hopes more police will reduce the carnage on a dangerous highway that is the main road to the oilsands region in the Fort McMurray area.

The province says it will assign 16 more sheriffs and RCMP to patrol Highway 63 by next year, including four officers by the end of next month. The province said it will also install electric digital signs that will show how fast people are driving.

“I don’t know that everybody who gets a ticket appreciates it, but everybody that goes up and down the road safely and get back to their family or their jobs safely — I’m sure they appreciate it,” Transportation Minister Ric McIver said Tuesday.

The move is in response to recommendations in a government-commissioned report into the high number of fatal and serious collisions on the highway.

Alberta Premier Alison Redford asked for the report following protests for the government to fasttrack twinning of the road dubbed the “Highway of Death.”

The primary stretch of road linking Edmonton to Fort McMurray has seen hundreds of crashes, many with serious injuries and deaths. In April, two children and a pregnant woman were among seven people killed in a fiery head-on collision.

“We are very focused on ensuring that we are putting everything in place with respect to traffic safety and enforcement that is going to allow for a freer flow of traffic and a safer flow of traffic,” Redford said at a pancake breakfast in Edmonton.

There was no mention in Tuesday’s announcement about a recommendation in the report to give police the power to immediately seize and impound

shooting of man

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‘WE ARE VERY FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT WE ARE PUTTING EVERYTHING IN PLACE WITH RESPECT TO TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ENFORCEMENT THAT IS GOING TO ALLOW FOR A FREER FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND A SAFER FLOW OF TRAFFIC .’

— PREMIER ALISON REDFORD

the vehicles of people caught driving at excessive speeds.

British Columbia and Ontario have such laws and the step has been long-supported by the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.

Alberta Justice Minister Jonathan Denis said the vehicle seizure recommendation is still on the table, but would require changes to legislation before such a policy change could be made.

“We recognize that this is something we may want to consider, but at the same time we want to ensure that we take every step possible before we go the vehicle seizure route,” Denis said.

He said an immediate vehicle seizure law would not apply to people caught driving 10 or 20 kilometres over the speed limit. Alberta police chiefs have recommended the immediate seizure of vehicles where a person is caught driving more than 50 kilometres over the limit.

EDMONTON — Edmonton police have been cleared of any wrong doing in the fatal shooting last year of a distraught man.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team that investigates police shootings announced Tuesday the officer who killed Kinling Robin Fire will not face criminal charges.

Executive director Clif Purvis said Fire was depressed and had taken several sleeping pills when concerned family members called police on the night of March 30, 2011.

The 39-year-old had already driven off when officers arrived but they soon located his car and boxed it in an alley.

Fire climbed out of the vehicle armed with a steel bar about 46 cm long, said Purvis.

He said one officer knocked Fire down with his cruiser but the man got back up and ran at an officer standing outside. Fire ignored demands to drop the weapon and was shot twice in the torso.

Purvis said Fire continued to resist police as they handcuffed him. He died the next day in hospital.

At the time, a relative described Fire as suicidal over a custody battle with his ex-girlfriend. But Purvis said it’s not clear what Fire was thinking and whether he intended to have officers kill him.

“If this individual was suicidal, it’s a tragedy whether he dies as a result of being shot by police or at his own hand. Nothing in relation to this investigation is going to diminish this tragedy.”

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Framework begs the questions Whenever the province sets out to consult us voters on some policy initiative or other, the discussion is often far too directed to qualify as consultation.

Instead of asking the big questions about where Albertans would like new policy directions to go, we are asked to simply approve their agenda.

It’s not like they’re even asking us to choose from a list. Instead of “do you prefer A or B,” government questionnaires lead responders to say how much they just love option A. That’s not exactly the case with the current provincial consultation on a new framework for social policy titled Speak. Share. Thrive. But again, instead of asking Albertans what they think about the vast, expensive safety net that our tax dollars and volunteer labours support, we’re simply asked to rank priorities already in existence.

Why are we being asked to rank on a scale the importance of services for the elderly, versus child poverty or supports for people with disabilities?

Why does the government’s web questionnaire ask us to pick three items

OURVIEW GREG NEIMAN from a long list of social needs?

The answer, of course, is so the people who parse the responses can present a scaled list of programs that Albertans are most likely to accept as higher priorities for funding.

But as far as creating a government framework for social policy, that hardly reaches the mark.

Nor do the online blog and comment options. That’s like trying to make decisions in a public meeting on the basis of who can shout the loudest.

There are two major areas where Alberta’s broad social policy framework falls short. One is that the framework plays favourites in funding. The other is that the evolving relationship between the private sector, the public sector and the non-profits needs a new definition.

First, let’s look at the unfairness built into our current funding framework. Alberta tax dollars do not sup-

port people who need supports. Our tax dollars fund people who fit specific (and often exclusionary) programs, plus those who can jump through the right hoops or have been lucky (or persistent) enough to open the right door in our social services maze.

Take PDD. Alberta’s Persons with Developmental Disabilities program is incredibly successful at funding those who were born with disabilities or became disabled as a child.

On reaching adulthood, you either run the maze of a thousand bureaucratic doors or you’re punted. The government even funds workshops all over the province to advise parents and caregivers on how to find a program that comes close to the supports PDD gave them as children. Good luck.

Why not just support people with disabilities? Base the services offered simply on need for services.

Next, the framework does not address government’s relationship to non-profits. Many charitable agencies work under contract to the province to provide administration and services.

That’s because it’s way cheaper for the taxpayer to have workers and volunteers fundraise the shortfalls in salaries that these contracts demand.

A case manager doing the same work for a non-profit that a case manager working directly for government would do, earns two-thirds the pay — if they’re lucky. Plus, they are expected to volunteer in fundraising efforts.

It’s well and good for communities to work together to supplement basic services that we expect from government. But that has evolved into both rising expectations of what “basic services” really means, with a built-in excuse for government not to meet them.

You say you need more? Fundraise it yourself.

The result is that charities whose members can raise dollars will also get the funding, leaving others with scraps. Money, not need, determines outcomes.

Answer these two big questions and you’ve got your new social policy framework.

Greg Neiman is an Advocate editor.

Statistically, we’re guessing in the dark

BY VASS BEDNAR AND MARK STABILE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE For many of us, it started with the census. In a controversial move, our government switched from a mandatory to a voluntary census in the summer of 2010. The former Statistics Canada chief, the media and the research community reacted with shock and largely opposed the change, to no avail.

Recently StatsCan quietly continued this trend when it published a media advisory listing programs identified for elimination or reduction to meet savings targets that were announced in the Economic Action Plan 2012 ($33.9 million by 2014-15).

These reductions have been masked under the compelling veil of “efficiency.”

In reality, the cuts promise considerable future costs because they compromise the tools used to understand the state. This, in turn, has a high probability of leading to decisions that are no longer based on evidence, and therefore are likely to be ineffective uses of public money.

Reductions to Statistics Canada activity are not new. Preceding the census cuts, the agency moved three of four key longitudinal surveys that were initiated in the 1990s to the “inactive list”: the National Population Health Survey; the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, and the Workplace and Employment Survey.

These information-rich surveys involve repeated observations of the same people over long periods of time and began tracking Canadians in the early 1990s. We are no longer measuring outcomes for these individuals.

Last week’s cuts, which affect 34 surveys, brought an end to the fourth of the longitudinal surveys started in the 1990s: The Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (SLID), which provides an understanding of the economic well-being of Canadians.

We have now halted the collection and analysis of our most informative longitudinal information on our labour force, on the workplace, on health and health care, and on child well-being.

Add to this our universal census of the population. How might Canada expect to meet the policy challenges of the future when we no longer have the ability to understand where we are today?

Statistics Canada is the primary source of Canadian data, a federal government agency formed in 1971 to produce statistics that help us better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society and culture. For many decades it was considered among the top statistical agencies in the world.

The surveys started in the 1990s were the envy of U.S. researchers looking to better understand how our jobs, workplaces, health and children were

LETTERS A park to be proud of I spent this past Sunday down at Great Chief Park coaching the Boston Pizza Bantam AA Braves during a three-game exhibition series between Camrose, a team from Edmonton and ourselves. I feel I’m fortunate because I’ve spent, and continue to spend, a lot of time at GCP over the years between playing and coaching baseball.

What seems to be a constant theme during my time there is folks from out of town absolutely raving about GCP. The coach from Edmonton mentioned to me that “he was trying to text his friends how beautiful a ball park we had but couldn’t find the words to properly describe it.” Any coach who visits can’t seem to say enough about Great Chief.

The grounds crew and city staff do an absolutely amazing job providing a beautiful playing surface and awesome playing experience for players of all ages.

I don’t think many people realize that in our own city we have one of the best baseball facilities in

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changing over time.

As our government incrementally eliminates popular data sets, to whose hands might we toss this statistical torch? There is certainly a shifting onus as the state slowly shrugs off primary responsibility for the collection and maintenance of widely available and shareable descriptive information.

In some cases, it is appropriate for the public sector to turn over responsibilities that can be adequately performed in the private sector. The government need not run airlines or gas stations or even mail companies.

Is statistical information on the country an appropriate addition to this list? Or does a combination of privacy concerns, the necessity for information on the entire country, the benefits of having a single entity that houses the expertise to collect, store and protect these data, and the necessity of accessible information for government researchers, and private corporations alike lead to data collection and dissemination being a public good?

We would argue that there is a strong case to be made for a publicly funded and administered statistical agency that collects the kind of robust information required for government, business and individu-

als to make the best decisions they can.

For without being able to accurately describe the characteristics and trends of what that “problem” is, society will simply have to make policy in the dark.

Evidence-based policy-making requires just that — evidence — standard, reliable metrics whose quantification and legitimacy is widely agreed upon.

In their absence, policy-making at all levels and in every sector will be as expensive as it is hopeful, while policy actors are forced to gingerly “guess and check” over time.

In the absence of good data, our ability to fully comprehend complex policy issues will grow anecdotal and inconsistent.

If we truly want government to be efficient we should continue to invest in foundational information that has wisely informed our nation for decades.

Vass Bednar is an Action Canada Fellow and graduate of the School of Public Policy and Governance. Mark Stabile is the director of the School of Public Policy and Governance and a professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca From Troy Media, http://www.troymedia.com

Alberta if not Western Canada. Too soon, this year’s baseball season will be winding down.

If you see, while reading the Advocate’s local sports section, that there is baseball happening at GCP on a day you have no plans, whether it’s senior men’s or mosquito baseball, you really should make your way down and enjoy this gem we should all be proud of!

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The image arose in my mind of a group of wellheeled self-made “community leaders” schmoozing, in a cloud of cigar smoke, elegant drinks in hand, all feeling very pleased to participate in some worthy charitable causes — and still stay within their own social milieu.

The second image involved the presentation of a cheque for the proceeds of this event, to recipients from the aforesaid charities. Perhaps some wellscrubbed children, coached to smile with awe and gratitude at their benefactors? What a great photoop! “See, kids, work hard, make the ‘right’ connections, and you too can grow up to wear nice suits, smoke good cigars, drink the best booze, and be seen at public charity fundraisers.” A win/win situation!

But is it? Does spending money on smokes (no matter how classy) and drinks (no matter how upscale) truly assist people in our community in need of a hand up, and genuine acceptance in society?

Does this represent an ethical standard to uphold as to how we relate to those in less fortunate circumstances, when we meet them?

Or does this type of event perpetuate the social structures that separate the “haves” from the socalled “have-nots” in the public eye; and justify maintaining the current status quo?

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What message are we sending?

An interesting item turned up in a recent Advocate. I had to re-read it to understand that it was serious. This was a Rye and Cigar Tasting, touted as a Rotary Club fundraiser for several local charities.

I took the time to ascertain that the cigar smoking would take place outdoors at the non-smoking public venue; and that transportation would be available for those who enjoyed tasting the rye a bit too much.

Make no mistake — I fully support the Rotary organization, and admire the many worthwhile projects they work on for the benefit of everyone. I just feel strongly that this particular project misses the point, in today’s realities.

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Crime rate at lowest level since ’72 OTTAWA — Fewer crimes were reported to police in Canada in 2011 than at any other time in the last 40 years, Statistics Canada said Tuesday — a revelation that comes as political leaders wrestle with how to curb gun violence on the streets of Toronto.

And that discussion — Mayor Rob Ford met Monday with Premier Dalton McGuinty, then Tuesday with Prime Minister Stephen Harper — should be the focal point of the debate, not the numbers, according to at least one crime expert.

Though the city’s wounds are still raw from two recent deadly shootings, the agency reported that the seriousness of crime in Toronto was down last year, as it was in almost every major Canadian city.

And while the overall homicide rate was up seven per cent — there were 598 homicides in Canada in 2011, 44 more than the previous year — the number in Ontario actually hit record lows.

Altogether, police services reported nearly 2 million incidents last year, about 110,000 fewer than in 2010, the agency reported.

The decline in the crime rate was driven mostly by decreases in property offences, mischief, breakins and car theft. But the severity of crime index — a tool used to measure the extent of serious crime in Canada — also declined by six per cent.

“Overall, this marked the eighth consecutive decrease in Canada’s crime rate,” the study said.

“Since peaking in 1991, the crime rate has generally been decreasing, and is now at its lowest point since 1972.”

The Conservatives took credit for the decline Tuesday, attributing falling crime rates over the last four decades to the government’s tough-on-crime agenda, which is just six years old.

“These statistics show that our tough on crime measures are starting to work. Our government is stopping the revolving door of the criminal justice system,” said Julie Carmichael, a spokeswoman for Public Safety Minister Vic Toews. “The fact of the matter is that when the bad guys are kept in jail longer, they are not out committing crimes and the crime rate will decrease. However, there is still more work to do.”

But the debate needs to move beyond how long to keep a criminal in jail and move to how he or she gets there in the first place, said Irwin Waller, a criminology professor at the University of Ottawa.

“We don’t need any more debate on the Criminal Code,” Waller said. “What you see with all the shemozzle in Toronto is that folks aren’t looking at real solutions. Real solutions are things that reduce shootings and reduce homicides and that means you have to look at what has worked to do that.”

Waller said it’s important for all sides to approach the police-reported crime statistics with caution, given that other surveys show the vast majority of crimes actually never get reported to police.

In 2009, it was estimated that about two-thirds of all criminal victimization was not reported to police, Statistics Canada said.

That number is often cited by the Conservatives as the basis for their tough-on-crime agenda.

Earlier this year, they passed into law a major piece of crime legislation, the Safe Streets and Communities Act. Among other things, it raised penalties for crimes involving drugs and the sexual exploitation of children.

“They’re correct to have used the statistics, but I don’t think that (the bill) was a significant way of reducing what they were calling attention to,” said Waller.

The seven per cent increase in homicides is almost certainly tied to an increase in gun and gang crime, said Waller.

“What’s clear to me is that even if (the bill) will change it, we need something else,” he said. “We’re living in a period where people are saying you can’t arrest your way out of this crime — you’ve got to tackle the risk factors that lead to this crime.”

Rather than focusing on statistics, the government needs to pay attention to the slew of other information it has at its disposable, Waller said, which includes pages of research on programs designed to stop people from becoming criminals.

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OTTAWA — Stand far enough away and the fields of Debra PrettyStraathof’s family farm appear green and lush.

But a closer look reveals parched earth littered with dead or dying leaves, and crops whose growth has been stunted by severe heat and drought.

The conditions are much the same on neighbouring farms in the eastern Ontario town of Arnprior, close to an hour’s drive west of Ottawa, Pretty-Straathof said Tuesday.

The small town in Renfrew County is typical of others across the province that have been starved for rain during one of the worst droughts in memory.

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The BC Coroners Service said searchers will use heavy excavation equipment for another two days as they try to locate Rachel Webber near her family’s home in the hamlet of Johnsons Landing.

The bodies of her father, Valentine Webber, 60, and 22-year-old sister Diana Webber were recovered last week after the July 12 slide.

B.C.’s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe said technical experts have given the go ahead to continue searching for the teenager.

“The family was very anxious that we return to the site,” Lapointe said Tuesday. “Obviously it means a lot to the girl’s mother that both of her daughters are recovered.

“But we needed to reassess whether there was any meaningful possibility to recover Rachel Webber, and we feel on a balance of probability that we have a very good chance of success.”

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A midsummer pursuit for the perfect milkshake

and season flavors; July boasts Cherry coke, Halloween brings pumpkin or black liquorice flavoured milkshake while February celebrates Valentine cinnamon heart and so on.

Whichever flavour you choose, there are three pilng: lars of shake-making: quality ice cream, nd thick consistency, a and creamy texture. ons “One of the reasons our milkshakes are so e popular, is because we use quality real ce ice cream and not ice e ice milk. The better the our cream, the better your lains shake will be,” explains Selma. So, as easy as it at unwould be to buy that beled branded 4L pail labeled or four vanilla ice cream for nless bucks, don’t do it unless you have no other options. on is “The other reason we always use real fruit d mixes. instead of powdered esh fruit When in season, fresh is always used and when it is not available it iss frozen.

But we like it when chunks of fruit get caught up in the lma with straw,” explains Selma a proud smile. here was Convinced that there he mixing, also something to the elma as I closely watched Selma hake. She she made my milkshake. added fruit, a little bit of milk

Milkshakes are probably my all time favourite drinks! They remind me of lazy summers, indulgence and a time when my metabolism was in high gear.

Back then I use to be on one milkshake a day diet.

Having no culinary experience, and a little bit of laziness, I would simply take a large root beer glass, fill it to the top with ice cream, microwave for one minute, add a squirt of milk, swirl and start slurping and only stop when I needed to catch my breath or felt a brain freeze coming on.

They were my weakness then and they continue to be MADHU for me now. Since I like to beBADONI lieve my culinary ways have become more sophisticated, instead of a microwave, I now use high-powered blender to create my shakes. I have to confess though; they are not something to rave about.

This should be simple enough. Ice cream, milk, syrup, and blend. But whenever I try making a shake at home it blends up at home, I’ll admit I have seen nicely and improvement of my product. It would looks good, certainly satisfy an unexpected middle but it either th night ight craving i g but b t if I wanted t d the th off the is watery real deal, I will be heading to the north and thin or part of Red Deer! so thick that Here is a milkshake flavour that it requires a wasn’t offered on the Burger Boy menu, high powered but it is the one that I can proudly serve! vacuum to suck it up.

Even Mango Milkshake though I didn’t ac2 cups ripe mangoes, peeled and quire the diced skill to cre1 teaspoon light brown sugar ate a per1 cup vanilla ice cream, (I used Häafectly thick gen-Dazs) and creamy ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (½ teaconcoction, spoon if you prefer) I have con½ cup whole milk sumed many chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish “great ones” that I do conRun mango, cardamom powder sider myself and brown sugar through a blender or somewhat of food processor until smooth and wella connoisPhotos by ATUL BADONI blended. Add milk. Place ice cream in seur. For a Maybe the secret’s in the swirl. At Burger Boy, the ice cream is slowly added while the shake is being blender. Mix until thick. Pour into glass milkshake to and garnish with pistachio nuts. blended. As always the better your ingredients, the better the product. Fresh fruit, such as strawberries, take on the “out of this in the top photo, or mangoes at upper right, plus whole milk and top-quality ice cream, need to be world status”, blended to just the right consitency. When temperatures rise, you may feel the need to practice — a lot. Burger Boy Story (6005 - 54th Ave.) it needs to In 1990, Dave Danielson and his wife meet two criSelma moved from Calgary to open up teria; it has to have a thickness that you can stand a and syrup. This was then blended in the industrial the Willy’s Hamburger, a franchise restaurant. In straw in and not have it fall over to the side, and it mixer for about 15 seconds. While continuing to 2000, the franchise agreement expired and the couhas to achieve just the right blend, one that melds blend, the automatic dispenser slowly poured out ple decided that they wanted to open up a non-franflavors evenly and keeps the shake thick without soft ice cream. She added a lot of ice cream. chise burger place and offer their loyal customers forcing you to grab a spoon.

Right before my eyes a thick creamy shake their own unique signature burgers and milkshake.

Hoping to master this technique, I decided to go emerged. A soon as my milkshake was poured into When it came to naming their diner, the decision to the experts for advice — the Burger Boy! Burger a glass, I quickly speared the drink with straw. It was easy. “Because Dave has always been in the Boy is the place in the north end of Red Deer a repstood regally straight up! burger industry, he was referred to as burger boy utation for having the thickest, the tastiest — the alI could hardly wait for the final test: taste. My by his buddies. It just seemed the most appropriate mighty milkshake that can still be slurped through first taste turned into a very long sip as the creamy, name for the restaurants, “ says Selma. a straw! perfectly balanced flavour of silky textured milkWhat separates them from other fast food place Owned by Dave and Selma Danielson, Burger shake glided smoothly through the straw and transis their variety of in house made burgers; Bleu Boy, Boy has a diner like ambiance that has the perfect ported me to the milkshake heaven.

Bulls Eye Boy and Veggie Boy are just few burgers vibe to really enjoy an old-fashioned milkshake.

Without giving away their exact recipe, I have that bring back repeat customers.

They serve straight-up classics: chocolate, vanilla concluded that the creamiest of milkshakes are creMadhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food or strawberry, but also include maple walnut, pina ated with blending fresh fruit with tad bit of whole milk and then adding a whole lot of high quality soft writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail. colada, coffee, mint and more. com. Watch for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www.redice cream!

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Use the broken bits of life and make something new “So in order to create something you first have to be able to create.”

— Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism Otto had always loved to putter around in his shop but when he finally retired after some 30 years at the local lumber yard, he took puttering to a whole new level. He began to repair or rebuild everything he could get his hands on.

It started with all the items his wife had nagged him for years to repair: an old lamp, a broken coffee table and a wobbly chair.

Soon Otto’s efforts turned to bicycles, Singer sewing machines and even an old softdrink dispenser.

Otto was a neighbour, so now and again I would wander over to his cluttered shop for a visit.

What I found most fascinating was the way Otto’s mind worked. He had the MURRAY unique ability to see how FUHRER an assortment of parts and pieces never intended to work together could be made to (somehow) work together in harmony.

He would often stand with his chin in his right hand while surveying the collection of odds and ends that rested beneath the tall grass in his backyard.

With a creative mind, a mechanical aptitude and the determination to produce something usable, Otto would often create the workable, the practical and, upon occasion, the remarkable.

I watched Otto — over the course of one summer — build a working houseboat out of a collection of old oil drums, a battered holiday trailer and a late ’50s British import sedan. He had a spectacular ability to make useless things useful again.

I think most of us look at the broken parts and pieces of our life, the splintered relationships,

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A LOOK BACK: Stories gleaned from past issues of the Red Deer Advocate 25 YEARS AGO ● Smaller city grocery stores are upset about a decision by Canada Safeway Ltd. to open Sundays starting this weekend. They say it might drive small corner stores out of business. At least on other large grocery store — Red Deer Co-op — is considering Sunday opening. Sunday opening of both Safeway and Co-op contravene a city bylaw which says stores more than 1,674 square metres must close one day a week. Stores smaller than that, including Super Sam and IGA, may remain open seven days a week.

50 YEARS AGO ● In two weeks a Red Deer Family will be taking a slow boat to China. For 23 glorious days Norman Gish, his wife Joan, and son David, will relax on the Arcadia until they arrive in Hong Kong.

missed opportunities and shattered dreams, and see them as unusable. But maybe there’s another way of looking at them or, more accurately, using them for a positive purpose.

What appears to be nothing more than the broken bits and pieces of our life may actually be the parts we need to build the life we desire. Perhaps with a little imagination, we can adopt Otto’s approach and from a variety of unrelated experiences put together a life that is empowering, enjoyable and successful.

Starting now, take an inventory of all the items that lay strewn in the tall grass of your mind. Turn over each piece and carefully examine each experience, situation and circumstance.

You’ve got a lot of great material to work with, so start pondering how you might use each to put together something new and unexpected.

Lives occasionally fall apart — that’s just the way it is sometimes. Lives can also be put back together again.

Over the years, I’ve come to realize that lives sometimes fall apart because they need to be rebuilt from the foundation on up.

Many of us save these broken pieces so that we may wander out into the yard and stand there longing for what was or could have been, or beat ourselves up for having said or done the wrong things.

Some of us might use this debris to build a victim mentality, to feel cheated or singled out. Few of us ever consider putting these old pieces to a new and positive use.

What can we take from the experiences in the form of knowledge, wisdom, insight or self-awareness?

I have a friend who forever tells me that things happen for a reason. It’s an interesting idea and, though I don’t believe that fate controls our destiny, I do believe we can draw positive life lessons from most every experience if we take the time to think about it.

Imagine taking the broken bits of a failed relationship and using them to build insight, understanding and self-awareness, owning all the pieces so you can honestly assess what worked, what didn’t and why, and then begin constructing new and better

Once in the crown colony, the young family will stay for three years. A year ago Norman joined the Canadian foreign service in the trade division under the department of trade and commerce. He is going to Hong Kong as an assistant Canadian government trade commissioner. ● Central Alberta’s agricultural front was assessing the enormous damage left in the wake of two major and some lesser hailstorms that smashed stands of bumper grain crops around the countryside with hailstones up to the size of baseballs. The Alberta Insurance Board described the storms as the most severe on record. It estimated damage to 200,l00 acres of crops at $2,000,000, with only 20 to 30 percent of crops being insured. ● “This one belonged to a cousin of Louis Riel. It went through the Duck Lake massacre and the entire rebellion.” Ned O’Connor Brown was explaining his collection of 350 old guns, on display at the entrance to the Arena at the fair. The oldest gun is a flintlock pistol dating back to 1669. Some of the others are quite rare, there is a tiny derringer with a percussion cap and hidden trigger. Even a double-barreled revolver is on di8splayl It also has a hidden trigger.

90 YEARS AGO ● On August 4, there will be a basket picnic at the new bridge east of Red Deer, under the auspices of the Hills-

relationships.

Or take the fragments of your shattered pride after a job loss and use them to form a map, allowing you regroup, reassess and strike off in the direction of what you truly desire.

How about collecting all the shards of a disempowered life and using them to create a beautiful mosaic that says you are learning, living and on your way to becoming your true and magnificent self?

We have the unlimited potential and capacity to do whatever we want — if we want. After all, it’s not what we’ve got but what we do with what we’ve got that makes the difference.

“You come into the world with nothing,” wrote American humorist, journalist and critic Henry Louis Mencken. “And the purpose of your life is to make something out of nothing.”

One day I was walking through Otto’s backyard and I happened upon a small tricycle. The handlebars were bent and one back wheel was missing. It was a little rusty and the once bright red paint has been faded to a soft pink.

I wondered if Otto could bring this old tricycle back to its original glory and, even if he did, if would it be worth the effort. Otto walked over to me.

“I’ve got something special in mind for that treasure,” he told me.

It wasn’t long afterwards that he took me out to the garage to present his latest creation, a lamp fashioned from the old tricycle. It was quirky yet practical and utterly usable.

Otto recognized that the trike was no longer useful in its original form but, with a little creativity, fashioned it into something not only useful but desirable. Maybe that’s the biggest lesson: we can make something useful, even preferable, out of regrettable past experiences.

An empowered life where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. What will you start building today?

Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. His new book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca

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William Kimber uses hand shears to trim the wool from a sheep at the Stephan G. Stephansson House near Markerville recently. Members of the local Icelandic society took the wool, spun it and made a shawl for a start-to-finish demonstration. Other activities in the historic site’s annual summer event included soap and rope making, children’s games, music and poetry. down Valley Women’s Institute, and the Brooksley Women’s Club. There will be races for the kiddies and some for the grown-ups, tug-of-war, between the two women’s organizations, a ball game and a grand pie-eating contest.

Basket lunch at noon. All come. ● Mr. Oscar Kjellberg, single, aged 31 who has been working with Mr. C. Bergstom, cartage, Sylvan Lake, for a

couple of years met with an untimely death on Monday morning, about 8:30 by being pinned under a Gray-Dort car when it went over the bank on the road up the hill opposite Ed Erskine’s place south of the Blindman, and 25 miles northwest of Red Deer, and being suffocated before the car could be lifted off him.

Ramadan under the midnight sun ROVANIEMI, Finland — How do you observe dawn-to-dusk fasting when there is neither dawn nor dusk?

It’s a question facing a small but growing number of Muslims celebrating the holy month of Ramadan in northern latitudes, where the sun barely dips below the horizon at this time of year.

In Rovaniemi, a northern Finland town that straddles the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees north, the sun rises around 3:20 a.m. and sets about 11:20pm.

In a few years, Ramadan will begin even closer to the summer solstice in late June, when the sun doesn’t set at all.

“We have to use common sense,” said Mahmoud Said, 27, who came to Finnish Lapland from Kenya three years ago. To Said, that means following the fasting hours of the nearest Muslim country: Turkey.

“It involves 14 or 15 hours of fasting which is okay, it’s not bad,” said Said, who works for a non-governmental organization helping immigrants settle in the area. He estimates there are a little over 100 Muslims in Rovaniemi, mainly from Iraq, Somalia and Afghanistan.

There is no unanimity on how to deal with the issue, which is becoming more pressing as more Muslim immigrants find their way to sparsely inhabited areas near the Arctic.

In Alaska, the Islamic Community Center of Anchorage, “after consultation with scholars,” advises Muslims to follow the hours of Mecca, Islam’s holiest city. The Dublin-based European Council for Fatwa and Research, however, said Muslims need to follow the local sunrise and sunset, even up north.

“The debate on how to do this in the north has been on going on for a few years,” said Omar Mustafa, the chairman of the Islamic Association of Sweden. “We fast according to the sun. As long as it is possible to tell dusk from dawn. This applies to 90 per cent of Sweden’s Muslims.”

The few Muslims who live so far north that they are awash in 24-hour daylight should follow the daylight hours the closest city in Sweden where you can tell dawn from dusk, he said.

Kaltouma Abakar and her extended family came to Finland from Sudan’s Darfur region four years ago. She opts to observe the local Lapland sunrise and sunset times before breaking the fast.

Kaltouma explains that she gets up early and works until the afternoon, then starts cooking the family’s iftar meal around 5 p.m.

“The time of Ramadan fasting is very long, and breaking the fast can be around 11:30 in the evening.

The time you’re supposed to eat your breakfast is 2 o’clock in the morning,” the 31-year old said.

Apart from the late sunset times, Kaltouma said the lack of “Muslim food” locally in Rovaniemi can be a challenge. She sometimes has to wait several days for halal meat and other traditional ingredients to come from the larger cities of Oulu, or Helsinki in the south.

The dates of Ramadan change according to the lunar calendar, moving back 11 days each year. That means that by 2015 there will be no sunset for a month when Ramadan falls closer to midsummer.

Still, Kaltouma says “there is going to be at least

10 minutes for us to break the fast.”

She said there is one positive aspect of observing long fasting hours in the Arctic during Ramadan: the cool temperatures. “Unlike Africa, here in Finland you don’t get thirsty often.”

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Jays’ bullpen crumbles CECIL SOLID, BUT TORONTO LOSES TO ATHLETICS MIKE TOMLIN

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Oakland 7 Toronto 2 TORONTO — Brett Cecil did his job for six innings, but the Blue Jays bullpen couldn’t keep Toronto close on Tuesday.

Cecil struck out a season-best eight against the Athletics but Oakland extended its winning streak to six games with a 7-2 victory over Toronto.

A seventh-inning meltdown by relievers Chad Beck and J.A. Happ resulted in five twoout runs for the A’s. The loss snapped a three-game win streak by the Blue Jays (48-48) and wasted home runs by J.P. Arencibia and Travis Snider.

“Brett, I thought, was outstanding with six innings of work but where we were in the lineup I felt that going to a right-hander in the seventh (was the right move),” said Blue Jays manager John Farrell. “Unfortunately, we contributed to that big inning in the seventh with some walks.

“It was too much to overcome at that point.”

Travis Blackley also struck out a season-best eight and Yoenis Cespedes drove in three runs for Oakland. Derek Norris had a two-run homer for Oakland.

Oakland’s previous five wins — including a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees — had been by one run and they improved their record in July to 15-2.

“We’re on a roll,” Blackley said. “We’re enjoying the game and we expect to be able to come up big in certain situations and we’ve doing it over and over again.”

Blackley (3-2) held the Blue Jays to five hits, one walk, and a solo home run by Snider over

The Pittsburgh Steelers have ended at least one contract distraction before training camp starts.

The team and coach Mike Tomlin agreed to an extension on Tuesday that will keep him on the sideline through at least 2016.

Financial terms were not disclosed. Tomlin’s previous deal expired at the end of the 2013 season. The 40-yearold Tomlin, a surprise choice to replace Bill Cowher following the 2006 season, is 55-25 with the Steelers, winning three AFC North titles, two AFC championships and the 2009 Super Bowl.

Under Tomlin’s guidance the Steelers have consistently been among the best teams in the league. The Steelers begin camp on Wednesday.

Today ● Ladies fastball: Red Deer League final, Panthers vs. Badgers, first game of best-of-three, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Parkland baseball: Lacombe at Eckville, Red Deer at innisfail, 7 p.m.

seven innings.

Cecil (2-3) held the A’s to five hits, two walks and two runs, both on a two-out home run by Norris in the second. The game got away from the Blue Jays in the seventh even though Beck retired the first two batters of the inning.

“In two innings the third out was obviously a little elusive,” Farrell said. “Two runs in the second and five in the seventh but the way Blackley was pitching tonight that was obviously too big of hole for us to come back from.”

Cecil stayed philosophical despite the loss.

“Things happen,” he said. “I told John I felt like I had another one in me. But with the righties coming up and one the guys who did damage to me, it’s understandable.

“I had 94 pitches. I didn’t see anything wrong with taking me out of the game.”

Blackley was frustrated by his performance, even though he earned his third consecutive victory.

“I felt a bit like a fish out of water early, just didn’t have a rhythm,” said Blackley. “The cutter was disgustingly bad today, it didn’t work at all.

“Luckily the curveball was just phenomenal today. I was able to throw it for strikes and below the zone for swings. That pretty much changed the game for me today because I really didn’t hit many spots with any other pitch.”

Cecil nearly matched Blackley.

“Brett used his change-up, his curveball and his cutter in to right-handers and had a number of batters off-balance,” Farrell said.

Arencibia’s 16th homer of the season and his third in three

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar forces out Oakland Athletics Jonny Gomes as he turns a double play during third inning MLB action in Toronto on Tuesday. games for the Blue Jays came in the ninth against Jim Miller.

Toronto’s catcher went 2-for-4 on the game. Brett Lawrie of Langley, B.C., chipped in with three hits for the Jays.

Oakland (52-44) took a 2-0

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Friday ● Soccer tournament: Red Deer City youth tournament, Sked TBA ● Parkland baseball: Rocky at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

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Nashville Predators defenceman Shea Weber moves the puck during a game in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators have matched a US $110-million offer from the Philadelphia Flyers to keep Weber in Nashville.

Predators match Flyers’ $110-M offer for Weber

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TUESDAY SCORES BASEBALL Oakland

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Cleveland 3 Detroit

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White Sox 11 Minnesota 4 Seattle

4 Yankees 2

Kansas City 4 Angels

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St. Louis

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Cincinnati 4 Houston 2 Washington 5 Mets

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Philadelphia7 Milwaukee 6 Cubs

5 Pittsburgh 1

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● Soccer tournament: Red Deer City youth tournament, Sked TBA ● Midget AAA baseball: Red Deer Braves vs. St. Albert, noon and 3 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Rugby: Red Deer Titans vs.Calgary Knights, Div. III, noon; Titans vs.

Lethbridge, Div. II, 2 p.m. ● Parkland baseball: Lacombe at Olds, 1 and 3 p.m.

lead in the second. Cecil retired his first five batters before allowing a single to Brandon Inge and on the next pitch Norris hit his third homer of the season.

PHILADELPHIA — Shea Weber can thank the Philadelphia Flyers for one of the richest and longest contracts in the NHL. But the Nashville Predators will pick up the tab.

The small-market Predators made the bold move Tuesday to match the staggering offer sheet made by a deeppocketed Flyers organization to keep the two-time Norris Trophy-nominated defenceman in the franchise.

Shea it ain’t so, Philly. Weber is still a Predator.

Nashville dug deep into the pocketbook and decided to pay Weber the US$110 million over 14 years offered by the Flyers. Weber, 26, is the Predators’ captain and played on a $7.5 million arbitrator’s award last season. He had 19 goals and 49 points along the way.

Nashville already lost free-agent defenceman Ryan Suter to Minnesota this summer, and losing Weber would have been an unexpected blow to a defence-first team that had 104 points

last season and has captured hearts around the region the past two years with post-season runs.

The Flyers, eliminated in the second round the past seasons after a run to the Stanley Cup finals in 2010, were looking for someone to fill the void left by defenceman Chris Pronger’s absence. Instead, Philadelphia is left scrambling.

And Weber, for a week at least, hoped he would land in Philadelphia.

Now, he will likely end his career in Nashville.

“In tendering an offer sheet to Shea Weber, we were trying to add a top defenceman entering the prime of his career,” Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said.

“With Nashville matching our offer, we wish Shea and the Predators all the best.”

On behalf of Predators chairman Tom Cigarran, GM David Poile and CEO Jeff Cogen, the team released a statement that called the Weber signing, “the most important hockey transaction in franchise history.”

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LONDON — A look at 10 Canadian athletes to watch a the 2012 London Olympics: Adam van Koeverden — The veteran paddler has an Olympic medal of every colour and he’ll be gunning to add to his collection in London. Van Koeverden, who served as Canadian flag-bearer at the opening ceremonies in 2008, should be a contender in the K1 1,000-metre event. The 30-year-old from Oakville, Ont., won a world title at that distance last year in Hungary.

Dylan Armstrong — The 31-year-old shot putter from Kamloops, B.C., is hoping to erase the painful memory of coming less than a centimetre short of a medal at the 2008 Games in Beijing. Armstrong was ranked No. 1 in the world last season but battled injuries over the winter. He didn’t qualify for the world indoor final last March but has looked solid in the lead-up to London, consistently performing well on the Diamond League circuit.

Alexandre Despatie — This will be the fourth Summer Games for the 27-year-old diver from Laval, Que. He has won silver in the men’s three-metre springboard at the last two Games but his preparation took a major blow in mid-June when he hit his head on the diving board while training in Spain.

Simon Whitfield — The 2000 Olympic triathlon champion is still going strong at age 37. After winning gold at the Sydney Olympics, Whitfield struggled at the 2004 Games in Athens before bouncing back with a silver medal four years later in Beijing.

The Victoria resident, who will carry Canada’s flag at Friday’s opening ceremony, has ramped up his training regimen this year in an effort to hang with the youngsters on the Olympic course in London.

Milos Raonic — Expect to hear some oohs and aahs when Raonic steps on court at the All-England Club. He has a rocket of a serve and the game to back it up. Raonic has posted victories over some of the game’s top players this season. The 21-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., could make a splash at the home of Wimbledon.

Ryan Cochrane — Cochrane is one of the best bets for a podium appearance among Canadian swimmers. The 23-year-old from Victoria, who won bronze in the 1,500-metre freestyle four years ago, will compete in the 1,500 and 400-metre freestyle events in London. Cochrane holds national records at both distances.

Catharine Pendrel — The 31-year-old from Kamloops, B.C., heads to the London Games ranked No. 1 in the world in women’s mountain biking. She just missed the podium four years ago, finishing fourth at the Beijing Olympics. The spotlight was on veteran teammate Marie-Helene Premont back then but Pendrel can’t fly under the radar this time. As the reigning world champion, she’s favoured for gold.

Karen Cockburn — The trampoline veteran has reached the podium at every Olympics since the event was added to the program at the Sydney Games in 2000. The 31-year-old Toronto native is hoping her fourth Games will bring her that elusive gold medal.

Cockburn is known for her strong flight times, which could give her a slight edge in London since the height of an athlete’s jumps will now be factored into the overall score.

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Baseball New York Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston Toronto

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota

L 39 46 47 49 48

Pct .598 .526 .515 .500 .500

GB — 7 8 9 1/2 9 1/2

Central Division W L Pct 52 45 .536 52 45 .536 49 48 .505 41 55 .427 40 57 .412

GB — — 3 10 1/2 12

West Division W L 57 39 52 44 53 45 43 56

Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle

Pct .594 .542 .541 .434

Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Houston

San Francisco Los Angeles Arizona San Diego Colorado

GB — 5 5 15 1/2

Tampa Bay 000 021 000 — 3 6 0 Baltimore 000 100 000 — 1 3 0 Hellickson, McGee (7), Jo.Peralta (8), Rodney (9) and Lobaton; W.Chen, O’Day (7), Gregg (8) and Wieters. W—Hellickson 5-6. L—W.Chen 8-6.

Sv—Rodney (28). HRs—Tampa Bay, Conrad (2).

Baltimore, Ad.Jones (23).

Oakland 020 000 500 — 7 9 0 Toronto 001 000 001 — 2 8 0 Blackley, Scribner (8), J.Miller (9) and D.Norris; Cecil, Beck (7), Happ (7) and Arencibia. W—Blackley 3-2. L—Cecil 2-3. HRs—Oakland, D.Norris (3).

Toronto, Snider (2), Arencibia (16).

Boston 000 100 001 — 2 6 2 Texas 000 001 000 — 1 5 0 Buchholz, Padilla (8), Aceves (9) and Shoppach, Saltalamacchia; M.Perez, Ogando (7), Mi.Adams (8), Nathan (9) and Napoli, Torrealba. W—Padilla 4-0. L—Nathan 1-3. Sv—Aceves (21).

Minnesota 000 103 000 — 4 8 3 Chicago 100 010 45x — 11 14 0 De Vries, T.Robertson (7), Fien (7), Gray (7), Swarzak (8) and Doumit; Quintana, N.Jones (7), Thornton (8), Myers (9) and Flowers. W—N.Jones 4-0. L—Fien 1-1. HRs—Minnesota, Willingham 2 (25). Chicago, Konerko (16), A.Dunn (30), Al.Ramirez (3).

Kansas City 220 000 000 — 4 9 1 Los Angeles 100 000 000 — 1 4 0 W.Smith, G.Holland (8), Broxton (9) and S.Perez; Richards, Williams (6) and Hester, Bo.Wilson. W—W.Smith 2-3. L—Richards 3-2. Sv— Broxton (23). HRs—Kansas City, L.Cain (3).

New York 100 000 010 — 2 5 0 Seattle 102 000 01x — 4 6 0 F.Garcia, Rapada (8), Qualls (8), Logan (8), Eppley (8) and C.Stewart; F.Hernandez, Luetge (8), Wilhelmsen (9) and Jaso. W—F.Hernandez 9-5.

L—F.Garcia 4-4. Sv—Wilhelmsen (11). HRs—New York, Granderson (27). Seattle, M.Saunders (10).

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS Trout LAA Konerko CWS Mauer Min MiCabrera Det Cano NYY AJackson Det Beltre Tex Ortiz Bos Rios CWS Fielder Det

G 76 89 89 97 97 75 92 89 95 97

AB 308 330 329 386 378 297 358 320 363 361

R 71 45 52 65 64 59 55 65 57 53

H 109 111 109 127 120 94 113 101 114 111

Pct. .354 .336 .331 .329 .317 .316 .316 .316 .314 .307

Home Runs ADunn, Chicago, 30; Hamilton, Texas, 28; Bautista, Toronto, 27; Granderson, New York, 27; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 27; Encarnacion, Toronto, 26; Willingham, Minnesota, 25.

Runs Batted In MiCabrera, Detroit, 81; Hamilton, Texas, 81; Willingham, Minnesota, 72; ADunn, Chicago, 71; Fielder, Detroit, 68; Encarnacion, Toronto, 67; Teixeira, New York, 67; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 67.

Pitching Price, Tampa Bay, 13-4; Weaver, Los Angeles, 12-1; MHarrison, Texas, 12-5; Sale, Chicago, 11-3; Verlander, Detroit, 11-5; Darvish, Texas, 11-6; Sabathia, New York, 10-3.

Washington Atlanta New York Miami

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 57 39 .594 53 44 .546 47 50 .485 45 52 .464

GB — 4 1/2 10 1/2 12 1/2

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Central Division W L Pct 57 40 .588 54 42 .563 51 46 .526 44 52 .458 40 56 .417 34 64 .347

GB — 2 1/2 6 12 1/2 16 1/2 23 1/2

West Division W L 55 42 53 45 49 48 41 58 36 60

Pct .567 .541 .505 .414 .375

GB — 2 1/2 6 15 18 1/2

Today’s Games Washington (Strasburg 10-4) at N.Y. Mets (Hefner 1-3), 10:10 a.m.

Chicago Cubs (Dempster 5-4) at Pittsburgh (Correia 7-6), 10:35 a.m.

Atlanta (Hanson 10-5) at Miami (Nolasco 8-8), 10:40 a.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 0-4) at Philadelphia (Worley 5-6), 11:05 a.m.

San Diego (Marquis 3-5) at San Francisco (Lincecum 4-10), 1:45 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bailey 9-6) at Houston (B.Norris 5-8), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Harang 7-5) at St. Louis (Lohse 10-2), 6:15 p.m.

Colorado (Francis 2-2) at Arizona (Cahill 8-8), 7:40 p.m.

Today’s Games Minnesota (Blackburn 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Peavy 7-7), 12:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Hochevar 6-8) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 12-1), 1:35 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nova 10-4) at Seattle (Iwakuma 1-2), 1:40 p.m.

Detroit (Scherzer 9-5) at Cleveland (D.Lowe 8-8), 5:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Price 13-4) at Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 2-1), 5:05 p.m.

Oakland (Griffin 2-0) at Toronto (R.Romero 8-6), 5:07 p.m.

Boston (Beckett 5-8) at Texas (D.Holland 6-5), 6:05 p.m.

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Tuesday’s Results Chicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 7, Milwaukee 6 Atlanta 4, Miami 3 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Cincinnati 4, Houston 2 St. Louis 8, L.A. Dodgers 2 Arizona 6, Colorado 2 San Francisco 3 San Diego 2

Tuesday’s Results Cleveland 3, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 1 Oakland 7, Toronto 2 Boston 2, Texas 1 Chicago White Sox 11, Minnesota 4 Kansas City 4 L.A. Angels 1 Seattle 4 New York Yankees 2

Detroit 000 000 200 — 2 9 1 Cleveland 010 100 10x — 3 10 0 Fister, Coke (8) and Avila; Jimenez, J.Smith (7), Pestano (8), C.Perez (9) and C.Santana. W—J. Smith 6-2. L—Fister 4-7. Sv—C.Perez (28). HRs— Detroit, Mi.Cabrera (24).

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LINESCORES TUESDAY Chicago 100 022 000 — 5 7 0 Pittsburgh 000 100 000 — 1 5 1 Maholm, Marmol (9) and Soto; Ja.McDonald, J.Hughes (7), Lincoln (8), Meek (9) and Barajas.

W—Maholm 9-6. L—Ja.McDonald 10-4. HRs— Chicago, S.Castro (9), A.Soriano (19). Pittsburgh, G.Jones (14).

Milwaukee 100 001 130 — 6 12 0 Philadelphia 100 000 06x — 7 7 1 Greinke, Veras (8), M.Parra (8), Loe (8) and M.Maldonado; Cl.Lee, Schwimer (8), Papelbon (9) and Ruiz. W—Schwimer 1-1. L—Loe 4-4. Sv—Papelbon (22). HRs—Milwaukee, Braun (27), Greinke (1), C.Gomez (7), Ar.Ramirez (11). Philadelphia, Kratz (3).

Washington 000 104 000 — 5 11 1 New York 010 000 010 — 2 3 1 G.Gonzalez, Mattheus (8), S.Burnett (8), Clippard (9) and Flores; Dickey, Acosta (7), Edgin (8), R.Ramirez (9) and Nickeas, Thole. W—G.Gonzalez 13-5. L—Dickey 13-2. Sv—Clippard (17). HRs— Washington, LaRoche (17). New York, Valdespin (7).

Atlanta 101 100 100 — 4 7 0 Miami 120 000 000 — 3 6 1 T.Hudson, O’Flaherty (8), Kimbrel (9) and D.Ross; Buehrle, LeBlanc (6), Gaudin (7), H.Bell (9) and J.Buck. W—T.Hudson 9-4. L—LeBlanc 1-1.

Sv—Kimbrel (29). HRs—Miami, Reyes (6).

Cincinnati 000 001 003 — 4 11 1 Houston 000 200 000 — 2 8 1 Leake, Chapman (9) and Mesoraco, Hanigan; Harrell, W.Lopez (8), Cordero (9), Fe.Rodriguez (9) and C.Snyder. W—Leake 4-6. L—Cordero 0-1.

Sv—Chapman (18). HRs—Cincinnati, Stubbs (10).

Houston, Maxwell (10).

Los Angeles 000 200 000 — 2 7 0 St. Louis 000 026 00x — 8 8 2 Kershaw, Lindblom (6), Sh.Tolleson (7), Guerra (8) and Treanor; Wainwright, Rzepczynski (8), Boggs (9) and Y.Molina. W—Wainwright 8-10. L— Kershaw 7-6.

Colorado 000 101 000 — 2 3 0 Arizona 000 220 20x — 6 9 1 Ed.Cabrera, Roenicke (4), Brothers (7), Mat. Reynolds (8) and W.Rosario; J.Saunders, Saito (8), D.Hernandez (9) and M.Montero. W—J.Saunders 5-6. L—Ed.Cabrera 0-2. HRs—Colorado, Cuddyer 2 (14). Arizona, C.Young (11).

San Diego 020 000 000 — 2 7 0 San Francisco 200 000 001 — 3 6 0 Volquez, Gregerson (8), Thatcher (9) and Grandal; Bumgarner, Romo (8), S.Casilla (9) and Posey.

W—S.Casilla 4-4. L—Thatcher 0-4.

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS McCutchen Pit MeCabrera SF Ruiz Phi DWright NYM Votto Cin CGonzalez Col Holliday StL Posey SF Braun Mil Prado Atl

G 92 93 89 93 86 89 94 88 90 95

AB 349 379 296 346 298 360 356 316 345 374

R 65 66 46 62 52 66 62 41 64 53

H 129 136 102 119 102 117 113 99 108 115

Pct. .370 .359 .345 .344 .342 .325 .317 .313 .313 .307

Home Runs Braun, Milwaukee, 27; Beltran, St. Louis, 22; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 22; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 21; Kubel, Arizona, 21; CGonzalez, Colorado, 20; Bruce, Cincinnati, 19; ASoriano, Chicago, 19; Stanton, Miami, 19.

Runs Batted In Beltran, St. Louis, 71; Kubel, Arizona, 71; Braun, Milwaukee, 67; CGonzalez, Colorado, 67; DWright, New York, 67; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 66; Holliday, St. Louis, 63.

Pitching Dickey, New York, 13-2; GGonzalez, Washington, 13-5; Lynn, St. Louis, 12-4; Cueto, Cincinnati, 12-5; AJBurnett, Pittsburgh, 11-3; Hamels, Philadelphia, 11-4; Miley, Arizona, 11-5.

Football CFL West Division Saskatchewan Edmonton Calgary B.C.

GP W 4 3 4 3 4 2 4 2

L 1 1 2 2

T 0 0 0 0

PF 121 89 147 106

PA Pt 78 6 56 6 120 4 102 4

East Division GP W L T PF PA Pt Hamilton 4 2 2 0 127 133 4 Toronto 4 2 2 0 106 113 4 Montreal 4 2 2 0 108 139 4 Winnipeg 4 0 4 0 78 141 0 Week Five Thursday’s game Edmonton at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

Friday’s game Toronto at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games Hamilton at Saskatchewan, 4 p.m.

B.C. at Calgary, 7 p.m.

SCORING (x — scored two-point convert): TD C FG Paredes, Cal 0 14 9 Milo, Sask 0 13 8 Shaw, Edm 0 8 10 x-Lewis, Cal 6 2 0

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WEBER: Steep price Poile said from the start the Predators would match — and they did, even at the steep price.

Weber is owned $27 million over the next year and $68 million in bonus money over the first six years of the deal under the current CBA. “It was a flagship moment for the Predator organization,” Weber agent Jarrett Bousquet said by phone.

Weber is a three-time All-Star who helped Canada win gold in the 2010 Olympics, and is also is the mainstay of the Predators’ defensive-minded approach.

He is coming off a season in which he turned in a career-best plus-21 rating. Weber was sixth among NHL defencemen in scoring, as well, last year.

He also had a career-high 22 points on the power play, and led all NHL defencemen with 10 power-play goals.

Weber averaged 29 minutes, 9 seconds of ice time last season, second on the team to his former partner, Suter, who signed a 13-year, $98 million deal with Minnesota on July 4.

The Predators said they wanted to send a message to their fans that they remain committed to fielding a Stanley Cup contender. Consider it done.

“It was absolutely essential that they understand and believe that we are doing everything possible to ice a Stanley Cup competing team each and every season,” the Predators said in a release.

It’s easily the biggest contract in Nashville history.

“I think what Nashville showed today is they’re willing to step up with some of the more solid ownership groups,” Bousquet said.

“They said, ‘You know what? We are a destination for free agents. We’re a place that guys are going to want to come and we’re solid ownership. We’re going to keep our stars.’ When that happened, Shea was pretty excited they were willing to step up like that and give him that commitment.”

The Predators said they had the money to keep Weber and Suter after signing goalie Pekka Rinne to a seven-year, $49 million deal last November.

But Poile couldn’t keep Suter in town despite team officials thinking they had a good chance to keep their top draft pick in 2003.

The Wild not only snagged Suter, but also agreed with forward Zach Parise, Suter’s good friend who left New Jersey for a similar deal to Suter’s, a month after leading the Devils to the Stanley Cup finals.

This could be the last deal of its kind in the NHL. The owners reportedly want to limit contracts to five years in the latest round of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement “We wanted to take advantage of this CBA because we’re not sure what the economic landscape will look like in the next CBA,” Bousquet said.

“With this, he got some security with him and his family. He’s in a place that’s familiar to

TORONTO — Henry Burris’s 360 yards passed and four touchdowns earned him the CFL’s offensive player of the week award on Tuesday.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback completed 27 of 30 passes in a 39-24 victory over the Montreal Alouettes.

That tied him with Jason Maas

Clara Hughes — She’s pushing 40 and showing no signs of slowing down. Hughes, who has reached the speedskating podium at the last three Winter Games, will be back on the bike in London. It’s her first appearance at the Summer Olympics since the Sydney Games in 2000. The rider from Glen Sutton, Que., won two bronze medals in road cycling at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

Mary Spencer — First came the wakeup call and then a near-knockout blow. Spencer, a three-time world boxing champion, suffered her first defeat in over a year in April and followed it up a month later with an upset loss in her first bout at the world championships. The 27-year-old native of Wiarton, Ont., qualified for London as a wild-card entry. She hopes to return to the form that saw her win gold at the Pan-Am Games last fall.

JAYS: Can live with solo home runs It was the eighth home run allowed by Cecil in seven starts since his recall from the minors.

“As long as he doesn’t walk people in front of the home runs, you can live with the solo home runs,” Farrell said.

“But Inge stayed inside a pitch to get a base hit the other way to get the first guy on with two outs.

“But two runs over six innings? Brett did his job.”

Snider got one back for the Blue Jays with his second homer of the season to lead off the third. Snider was recalled from triple-A Las Vegas on Friday and also homered in Sunday’s 15-7 victory at Boston.

Blackley had not allowed a home run in his previous eight games.

Pitchers controlled the game until the seventh when Brandon Hicks doubled against Beck with two out and Jemile Weeks followed with a triple.

“We capitalized on the big moments that we needed to,” Weeks said. “Just winning in itself is contagious and once you get the belief that you can win, it’s easier to come about finding that W.” Happ allowed a double to Coco Crisp. He walked the next two batters to load the bases for Cespedes who singled to the left-field gap to clear the bases and extend Oakland’s lead to 7-1.

“We were in this game, we were battling and I took us right out of it so it’s not a good feeling,” Happ said “Crisp was a .200 hitter against left-handers and I thought that was the move to turn him around to the right side and he hits the first pitch inside the bag for a double,” Farrell said.

Alouettes search for answers to early defensive woes

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — It’s been a tough start to the CFL season for the Montreal Alouettes defence but coach Marc Trestman feels it will get better.

The once-feared defence has surrendered nearly 35 points per game while forging a 2-2 record to start the season. The club is coming off a 39-24 loss in Hamilton on Saturday.

The changes began when the team got back together on Tuesday to begin preparations for a visit on Friday night from quarterback Ricky Ray and the Toronto Argonauts.

Aaron Hunt, the biggest name among their off-season free agent signings, was released, although Trestman was quick to note that the former B.C. Lion was not being made the scapegoat.

“It was strictly a football decision,” he said.

“As I told the players, we don’t make decisions on maliciousness or threatening anybody.

“Aaron Hunt was class guy. He was good for our locker room. He was good people. Aaron Hunt isn’t the reason we lost the game last week either. We evaluated it and felt we wanted to move some of the younger guys in and see what they can do.”

Newcomer Michael Cash is to take over Hunt’s spot at defensive tackle beside veteran J.P. Bekasiak. They also have tackles Ventrell Jenkins and Luc Mullinder on hand.

Hunt signed with Montreal after winning a Grey Cup and being named a CFL all-star for a second time with B.C. in 2011, when he had seven sacks. He averaged one tackle per game and had no sacks in four starts in Montreal, but will likley be attractive to other teams seeking a defensive lineman.

Burris named CFL’s offensive player of the week

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for the fifth best single-game mark in completion percentage (90 per cent) in CFL history, and for the highest completion percentage in history with at least 30 attempts.

He wasn’t the only Ticats player honoured for Week 4. Wide receiver Andy Fantuz was named top Canadian for his game-high 135 yards and one touchdown on eight receptions.

Meanwhile, Joe Burnett of the Eskimos claimed defensive

honours. The cornerback/kick returner registered three tackles and picked off Lions quarterback Travis Lulay twice, including a 108-yard return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Edmonton’s 27-14 win over B.C. The special teams nod went to Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicker Justin Palardy, who was a perfect five-for-five on field goal attempts in the Bombers’ 25-22 loss to the Toronto Argonauts.

The Alouettes released another free agent, former Edmonton Eskimo Mark Restelli, after training camp. Others like linebacker Rod Davis and safety Kyries Hebert have become regulars on the team.

The signings were part of major personnel changes on defence that ushered out veterans like rush end Anwar Stewart, tackle Eric Wilson, linebackers Diamond Ferri and Ramon Guzman, cornerback Mark Estelle and safety Etienne Boulay.

Trestman said it was too early to judge if there were too many changes at once.

“I look at other teams and there’s as many changes as there is here,” he said. “We have no excuses.

“We feel we have good football in place. We feel we have good players. We feel we’re better.

We really do.” The club was also weakened at defensive tackle before the season started with an injury to veteran Moton Hopkins.

And they are adjusting to a new defensive co-ordinator in Jeff Rhinebold, last seen in the CFL as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1998. They have a first-year linebackers coach in Matt Sheldon.

Hebert feels it is a matter of time before the defence finds its game.

“At times you can feel the growing pains and at other times you see us coming together,” he said. “Consistency is the important thing, and we’re working on that every week.

So far, the Alouettes have allowed the most first downs (108) and have allowed the most completions (102) with the highest average gain per pass (9.5 yards) in the eight-team league.

They have also allowed a league-high seven rushing touchdowns, although they are tied with Winnipeg for fewest average yards allowed on rushing plays (4.3).

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Nashville took Weber, the team’s fourth pick in the second round in that same 2003 draft, to arbitration a year ago and couldn’t take the restricted free agent there again this summer.

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Beckham will have role

BRIEFS Hill at Euro Junior Golf Cup Red Deer’s Logan Hill is competing for Canada and the Canadian Junior Golf Association at the eighth annual Euro Junior Golf Cup in Fife, Scotland.

Hill is one of eight Canadians in the boys’ 15-19 year-old division while there are two girls and four boys in the 14-and-under category.

Canada, the United States and Scotland compete in the three-day affair that opened today. Competitors meet in a series of single match play matches.

The 14 juniors on the Canadian team qualified through a series of six Euro Junior Golf Cup qualifiers held across Canada. Prior to leaving the team participated in a three-day training camp at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont.

Braves come away empty The Red Deer Dairy Queen Braves dropped all four peewee AAA baseball league games during the weekend.

They lost 12-1 and 13-4 to Spruce Grove and 16-14 and 10-7 to Edmonton.

Jared Lower and Connor McCallister collected the only hits for the Braves in the opener against Spruce Grove with Ben Leblanc scoring the only run.

Cooper Jones had two singles and Austin Hammond added a single, double and three RBIs in the second game. Brady Steeves and Zach Baker added singles.

Hammond had a single, double, triple and four RBIs in the opener against Edmonton with Hunter Leslie adding three singles and an RBI. Steeves had a two-run double, Leblanc a single, double and RBI and McCallister two singles and scored twice.

In the second game against Edmonton, Hammond had two singles, a double and two RBIs with Baker walking twice to go with a single. Canon Whitbread added two singles and Zach Olson a double.

Rogers nabs college scholarship Casey Rogers is the latest member of the Olds Grizzlys to receive a scholarship to an American College.

The Monero City, Calif., native, who was one of the anchors on the Grizzlys’ defence last season and finished with five goals and 24 assists, will attend Neumann College in Philadelphia.

Last week Red Deer native Scott Antonsen announced he’ll attend Iowa State, a division III school. He had three goals and 12 assists last season.

McMillan tied for eighth EDMONTON — Cathy McMillan of Ponoka sits in a tie for eighth following the opening round of the 54-hole Alberta Senior Ladies Golf Championship at Highlands Golf Club Tuesday.

McMillan finished with a nine-over par 82 and is five strokes back of Holly Norwood of Vancouver.

Lynn Kuehn of Lacombe came in with an 84 and is tied for 11th while Sharon Peart of Red Deer is tied for 18th following an 86.

Wendy Wiltzen of Red Deer is tied for 22nd after shooting an 87 while Patrica Skinner of Red Deer had an 101 and is tied for 67th in the field of 90.

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LONDON — David Beckham will have a role in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

The 37-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder had hoped to play for Britain’s football team at the games, but he was not included in the squad by coach Stuart Pearce. But there will still be a spot for Beckham on Friday at the Olympic Stadium.

“It is some kind of role in the opening ceremony which I am honoured to be involved in because obviously I was involved in the start process with this seven years ago,” Beckham told The Associated Press.

“And for Seb (Sebastian Coe) to have kept me involved, I’m very proud of that.”

But in keeping with the national “save the surprise” campaign, Beckham wouldn’t divulge any further details about his role.

There is speculation that boxing great Muhammad Ali could also play a role in the opening ceremony after he came to London to appear Tuesday alongside Beckham at an event in London.

“He stood for so many amazing

ing man.”

During the games, Beckham plans to watch some sports while fulfilling his Major League Soccer duties in the United States.

“I’ll be going back and forward but I’ll definitely be trying to get to a few events,” he said.

Beckham has sensed Olympic fever gripping London with just three days until the opening ceremony.

“I was at the stadium yesterday and the park yesterday and you can feel the kind of atmosphere building, the excitement building,” Beckham said.

“I was brought up around this side of London and, you know, to actually see the changes that have happened and the excitement that’s going on is a proud moment.”

But Beckham is saddened that he won’t get to play in Britain’s first Olympic football team since the 1960 Games despite making 115 appearances for England, a record for an outfield player.

The former England captain still hasn’t given up hope of representing his country again.

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Los Angeles Galaxy’s David Beckham, of England, warms up before playing against the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action in Vancouver, B.C. things throughout his life, whether it’s what he did in the ring or outside of the ring,” Beckham said at the Beyond Sport conference.

“His life and his career was all about survival and he is an amaz-

British gov’t deploys 1,200 more troops

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Britain’s government opted Tuesday to deploy 1,200 more troops to protect Olympic venues — a move that reflects a lack of confidence that private security contractor G4S can deliver all it promised for the games.

The fresh troops come only three days before Friday’s opening ceremony and mean that some 18,200 U.K. military personnel are now involved in some capacity in securing the London games — dwarfing the 9,500 British troops now in Afghanistan. The decision followed a Cabinet meeting on venue security.

“On the eve of the largest peacetime event ever staged in this country, ministers are clear that we should leave nothing to chance,” Olympics Secretary Jeremy Hunt said in a statement. “ The Government continues to have every confidence that we will deliver a safe and secure Games.”

The government put the troops on standby a few days ago, but suggested that was merely a pru-

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dent contingency measure that was unlikely to be used. Tuesday’s announcement is yet another embarrassment for security provider G4S, which has consistently failed to deliver on its Olympic contract.

Thousands of British soldiers have been sent in on short notice to fill the gap in guards. Some of the servicemen have seen their leaves cancelled while others have only recently returned from tours in Afghanistan.

The chief executive of G4S, Nick Buckles, has acknowledged that his company’s failure to hire enough Olympic security guards had embarrassed the nation.

He made a groveling apology last week when he was questioned by angry British lawmakers at Parliament, who have suggested that “sorry” wasn’t enough.

“It was a big disappointment,” said Paul Deighton, the chief executive officer of the London organizing committee.

“We signed a contract with the biggest security company in the world, whose biggest customer is the U.K. government. They continually assured us that they had

both the capability to deliver.”

Some lawmakers want G4S, one of the world’s largest security providers, to not only pay for all additional costs incurred by the government for bringing in the extra troops but also to face financial penalties for the failing to deliver.

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to “go after” G4S if they don’t fulfil their contract to make sure the company helps pay for the cost of the additional military personnel.

The firm expects to lose between 35 million and 50 million pounds ($54 million-$78 million) on its Olympic contract, equal to about 12 per cent of its annual profit.

Labour lawmaker Margaret Hodge, the chair of the influential Public Accounts Committee and a longtime critic of the G4S contract, says that everything must be done to ensure a safe games but once the Olympics are over, a post mortem is in order.

“They’ve all got egg on their face,” she told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

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Officials fret over east growth CHARITY BARBECUE The Medicine Shoppe is inviting people to join them for a charity barbecue today with proceeds going to the Canadian Mental Health Association. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., staff will serve some delicious food in an effort to raise awareness in the community about mental health issues.

Located at 3805 Ross St., there will be an opportunity to learn more about mental health issues or donate towards the Canadian Mental Health Association.

PONOKA FAIR The Ponoka Agriculture Society is hosting a Community Fair on Aug. 11, focusing on youth. This year’s theme is Cultivating Our Youth. Activities include mutton busting, Rainbow the Clown, greased pig race, hobby horse races, petting zoo, bubble gum blowing contest, hula hoop contest and more. For the adults, there will be a horse show, ranch rodeo, stock dog demo, home and hobby show, and The Market. Admission is $10 for 17 and over, $5 for ages six to 16 and those five and under get in for free.

The event will take place at the Ponoka Ag Event Centre. A full list of events and times are available online at www.ponokaagsociety. com.

BENTLEY TOWN AND COUNTRY FAIR AND AG RODEO There will be plenty of activities for all ages which means a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Bentley Town and Country Fair and Ag Rodeo.

This year’s theme is a Salute to 50 years of the Sunset Hills Riding Club. From Aug. 9-12, there will be cowboy mounted shootouts, horseshoe tournament, kids wild pony race, a show and shine, pancake breakfast, parade and rodeo, just to name a few of the planned events.

More information is available on the Bentley Agriculture Society website at www. bentleyagsociety.com.

TIMBER RIDGE DESIGN, FUTURE EXPRESSWAY DRAW COUNCILLORS’ CONCERN

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A development plan on Red Deer’s east side is drawing some concerns about its design guidelines, as well as worries about a major expressway that could run alongside it.

On Monday, city council discussed the Timber Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan that involves the quarter section next to 55th Street, north of the Rosedale neighbourhood and east of Timberstone Park neighbourhood.

The plan includes green space in all four quadrants, a constructed wetland, interconnected paved trails, and a district commercial centre.

A major road that has yet to be built, which would become 20th Avenue, is slated to be on the east side.

Coun. Cindy Jefferies said she has reservations about plans for 20th Avenue.

The city is looking to build it in 2022 as a two-lane road, but it could ultimately be a six-lane road.

Enhanced landscape and a sound attenu-

ation fence will be constructed.

The speed limits, size and width of this road are raising concerns with her.

“In more recent years, we’ve talked about cost of infrastructure and if we can continue to afford to build things the way we have,” said Jefferies.

“I think that balance between road and walking and cycling has changed from even five years ago.”

Jefferies said she has some angst around the cost of adding berms and other infrastructure associated with 20th Avenue, plus the road itself. These costs are becoming unsustainable, she said.

City manager Craig Curtis said the city’s Integrated Movement Study, which looks at how Red Deerians can move with various transportation methods, may well affect the future plans of the 20th Avenue road and overall east-side ring road known as the North Highway Connector.

It may happen that the road will have to be looked at in a different way as development continues east, he said.

Jefferies had hoped the new neighbourhood design guidelines would have been incorporated into this plan, but these guide-

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“I can see glimpses of what I think our future neighbourhood standards and guidelines will look like,” said Jefferies, referring to the Timber Ridge plan. “I think this is a big step in the direction we’ll be heading . . . to try and incorporate some of our new guidelines.”

Part of the guidelines look at how to make neighbourhoods more walkable and environmentally sustainable.

Several councillors also questioned the location of the commercial area after developers and a real estate broker said it wasn’t near a main road entrance.

The Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan has several proposed changes, including changing the kindergarten to Grade 9 separate school site to a kindergarten to Grade 8 public school site.

Council gave first readings to the East Hill Major Area Structure Plan bylaw amendment, the Timber Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan bylaw, and the land-use bylaw amendment.

A public hearing will be held on Sept. 4. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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Amanda Grant, 8, left, and Trisha Blackwell, 10, paint their kites made with recycled newspaper at Sunnybrook United Church Tuesday. They and their Kids Kamp colleagues hope to fly the kites when hot, sunny weather returns Friday.

Council plans fluoride debate

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A debate involving experts from both sides of the water fluoride debate in Red Deer will happen this September.

City council received a report for information on Monday about a speaker/ panel discussion that will be held on Sept. 11. Both opponents and supporters of fluoride will speak at the afternoon session, followed by a session later that day involving public input.

Civic leaders are gathering public input before they decide on Oct. 1 on whether they should make a final decision or go to a plebiscite, likely at the next municipal election.

Councillors Lynne Mulder and Cindy Jefferies questioned why the panel discussion would take place during the afternoon. Mulder said it could be a session that would have the panel discussion first, followed by the public input session, even though it might make for a longer meeting. “There are lots of people who cannot take an afternoon off,” added Jefferies.

She suggested the session start at around 4 p.m. instead of around 1 p.m.

Earlier this year, council decided that up to $30,000 should come out of water utilities rather than the municipality’s tax stabilization reserve to pay

for public consultation. So far, the estimated amount spent on public input has been $15,000.

“I think some of the efforts that we’ve already done as far as engaging community input has been good,” said Coun. Chris Stephan.

Stephan said the city should just go ahead with planning a plebiscite for the next municipal election and then have an expert discussion leading up to it.

“We’re dragging this out and I think people from both sides are getting frustrated,” said Stephan later. “It’s taking a lot of time and we’re spending a lot of money on this.”

City manager Craig Curtis said it was council’s decision earlier to get as much information as it could before it decided on whether to hold a plebiscite. Fluoride in the water supply is a hotly divided issue.

Supporters of fluoride say it’s a good way of fighting cavities, but antifluoride supporters say it’s no longer necessary when fluoride can be found in toothpaste. They also argue that fluoride is actually hexafluorosilicic acid, a type of toxic waste.

Fluoridation of Red Deer’s public water supply is mandated by a plebiscite that was held in the 1950s. The water treatment plant is legally required to continue this practice. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

Red Deer Airport is in the running for WestJet to land its planes on the tarmac, says airport CEO RJ Steenstra.

Steenstra said that Red Deer is one of 32 communities in Canada that was invited to participate in a presentation on regional airline service with WestJet. “It’s very preliminary right now and there are lots of steps that have to come into effect,” said Steenstra.

“But we’re very excited and pleased that we were provided an opportunity to present our community and really try and ensure they understand what is happening in Central Alberta.”

Steenstra gave an update on WestJet during a second quarterly report presentation to Red Deer city and county leaders this week.

The airport has been vying for years to have WestJet come to Red Deer.

“There really isn’t a market in Canada of this size that doesn’t have a national carrier,” said Steenstra.

The airport is making improvements, even in small ways.

Rental car services have resumed at the airport, which will diversify revenue. Avis Car Rental set up shop in June.

An automated teller machine was to be installed this month inside the airport.

New signs from Alberta Transportation were posted along Hwy 2 this month to show drivers where the turnoff is for the airport.

Steenstra also mentioned that Sky Wings Aviation is training 10 pilots from China. They entered the program in April.

“Those pilots are with us for a year and they are moving through all their certifications in order to fly commercial aircraft in China,” he said.

Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. was launched this spring and has direct non-stop service between Kelowna, Edmonton and Dawson Creek, B.C. Steenstra said the airport is receiving positive reviews from customers. For one thing, parking is free, plus there is no security clearance through the Red Deer terminal.

The crew with Northwestern have been great as well, he added.

“We’re continuing to help them support the route as is,” said Steenstra.

“If things go extremely well, then they can add frequency and look at different aircraft and destinations.”

The number of charter and scheduled passengers year-to-date (January through June) is 2,809. The number of aircraft movements is 24,260, which is trending 48 per cent over the same period in 2011.

Red Deer Airport’s total aircraft movements in 2011 was 44,276, making it the third busiest regional airport in Canada. Ottawa/Gatineau came in first with 49,467 movements and North Bay, Ont., had 47,710 movements. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

County, city want public input to annexations

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The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County are hand-inhand with amendments that deal with future annexation and will now look to the public for feedback.

On Monday, Red Deer city council unanimously gave first reading to amendments to the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP), shared with Red Deer County.

Red Deer County council echoed the city’s sentiment on Tuesday, by also unanimously giving first reading to the amendments, which would allow the city to bring land within its boundaries.

There was very little discus-

sion regarding the amendments during Red Deer County’s council meeting. A motion to go forward with a joint public hearing was quickly made by Coun.

George Gehrke. He only commented that it has, “Been a long wait” for the amendments.

Following a review in the fall of 2011, the municipalities agreed to work together to develop the amendments, which would remove a 2017 expiration date of the IDP. Instead, the timing and scale of annexations would be dependent on the growth needs of Red Deer.

The amendments would also include an annexation formula and the identification of interim land uses in the City Growth Area.

Coun. Tara Veer said she likes that the amendment pro-

poses to remove the sunset clause, which had the IDP expire in July 2017.

“I think it really bears in mind that the economy has changed and it allows us the flexibility of pursuing annexations when it works for both municipalities,” said Veer during Monday’s council meeting.

The existing intermunicipal development plan had indicated the city would try to annex all the lands within the city growth area within 10 years.

Both municipalities agree annexations should be based on the principle that the city have a minimum 30-year land supply and a maximum 50-year land supply to accommodate growth within its municipal boundaries.

The remaining City Growth

Area contains an additional 234 quarter sections slated to be annexed in the next five years.

Since the IDP’s adoption in July 2007, the province has approved two annexations.

City of Red Deer and Red Deer County residents will have the opportunity to review and comment on the amendments at two public meetings this fall.

An open house has been scheduled for Sept. 5 between 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites at 130 37400 Hwy 2.

A joint public hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Red Deer, 3310 50th Ave. More information on the IDP can be found by visiting either www.reddeer.ca or rdcounty.ca. jjones@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Centennial supported

Plan for accused A treatment program is being developed for a Lacombe teenager accused of trying to kill his stepmother.

Lawyers for the 17-year-old boy, whose name is withheld under provisions of the Canada Youth Justice Act, have entered a plea of not guilty because he was not criminally responsible due to his mental state.

The boy, who remains in custody at Calgary Young Offenders Centre, was arrested during the early evening of April 12 in relation to a violent outburst at his family’s home.

He was subsequently charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, using a knife to commit an offence and unlawful possession of a 12-gauge shotgun.

In Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday, Red Deer lawyer Luke Kurata said he and cocounsel John McNaughton do not take issue with the facts.

The defence team had previously submitted a report by Calgary psychiatrist John Naylor, whose findings will be used to support the contention that their client has been grappling with mental health issues.

Kurata urged the court to move forward with the matter as quickly as possible. “He needs treatment.

To keep him sitting (in remand) another month may not be in his best interest,� said Kurata.

The accused and his lawyers return to Red Deer youth court on Aug. 9.

Chicken info sought The City of Red Deer will gather input from urban chicken farmers this summer as part of a pilot project.

Erin Stuart, development and licensing supervisor, invites those with existing operations to participate. “We want to connect with the urban chicken farming community, as receiving formal input from them is an important part of the pilot project,� said Stuart.

Last February, city council approved a pilot project that would be launched with the five to 10 existing operators.

Council also approved having the city formally gather public input — on top of the dozens of letters it’s already received from opponents and supporters of poultry in the city.

A report, plus a proposed bylaw specific to urban chickens, is expected to return to council by next February.

Red Deer has a chapter of the national organization Canadian Liberated Urban Chicken Klub (CLUCK).

Urban chicken farmers advocate the practice because they say the chickens make entertaining and delightful pets; they eat weeds, bugs and kitchen scraps

Missing boy sought Red Deer RCMP are trying to locate a missing 12-year-old boy.

RCMP received a complaint on Monday that Landon McGillvery left home on his BMX bike on Sunday and did not return home.

He was last seen in the 48th Avenue and 53rd Street area of Red Deer.

Police have made Landon inquiries into his known McGillvery frequented locations but he has yet to be located.

McGillvery is described as native, 167 cm (5 ft-6 in) tall, 50 kgs (110 lbs), short black hair, brown eyes, and a scar on his right arm and forehead.

He was wearing a blue shirt with

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Red Deer County council was unanimous in supporting Olds College’s 2013 centennial celebration on Tuesday.

Council voted to provide the college with $5,000 in requested sponsorship money. But in an unprecedented move, council discussed providing the college with more than its requested amount. “We should show our support and I will make the motion to make the amendment to provide more,� Counc.

Don Nesbitt said. Even though he is a graduate of the college, Counc. Philip Massier had a differing opinion. “I believe in supporting it but they requested an amount of money and I don’t think we should load it up,� he said. Mayor Jim Wood said he was also prepared to double the requested amount. “It is a worthwhile cause,� he said. “This is taxpayer money,� Counc.

George Gehrke said. “Five thousand is very generous and I would honour the request and carry on.�

In the end, council agreed that $5,000 was adequate.

In 1913, The Olds College School of Agriculture opened its doors.

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tickets are being issued,� Stuart said.

The bylaw was created to deal with problems at drinking establishments, including disorderly conduct, littering and breaches of traffic and parking regulations.

Bar violation law amended

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The City of Red Deer will handle violation tickets for bar owners in a new way.

City council passed an amendment on Monday concerning the Drinking Establishment Licensing Bylaw.

The current bylaw doesn’t allow for municipal tickets to be issued to offenders for contraventions of the bylaw. The bylaw also doesn’t allow municipal enforcement officers to specify a penalty when issuing a violation ticket.

Erin Stuart, permits and licensing supervisor, said the ticket right now has to be written on a provincial ticket and it immediately must go to the courthouse. “With this amendment, we can now write it on a municipal ticket, which allows the person in contravention more time to pay it through our office,� said Stuart.

This issue came to light when staff recently issued a ticket. It was noticed there were some issues administratively within the bylaw, said Stuart.

The bylaw has been around since 2004. “I don’t think it was really noticed until this time and perhaps more

Having Ottawa offering dollars for a wide range of infrastructure projects would be so good for Canadian municipalities, says a Red Deer city councillor.

Paul Harris issued a notice of motion on long-term infrastructure needs of municipalities.

The federal government has committed to having a new long-term infrastructure plan prior to the conclusion of the current plan in 2014. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has been working with Ottawa on ensuring this new plan fits the needs of municipalities. “Infrastructure funding needs to be a little more flexible,� said Harris during a break in Monday’s council meeting. “That way we can use it for pools and schools and whatever else is needed.�

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CONDO BOOM DOESN’T MEAN TORONTO HOUSING BUBBLE: REPORT TORONTO — A new report wants to burst the idea of a Toronto housing bubble.

Yes, condo sales and construction are booming, but the Royal Bank of Canada report says there is no housing bubble because the city’s number of new housing units is in line with demographic needs. The Greater Toronto Area sees an influx of close to 100,000 people each year.

That translated to approximately 38,000 new households per year from 2006 to 2011, according to RBC and Statistics Canada data in the report.

One constraint to urban development is the Ontario government’s plan to handle growth and development in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, which is known as “Places to Grow” and seeks to curb urban sprawl.

Faced with the task of accommodating the 38,000 new households, new housing in Toronto has nowhere to grow but up.

HOME SALE PRICES UP 17% IN ONTARIO TORONTO — Average Ontario home prices have risen 17 per cent over the past four years, with the most significant growth seen in the province’s north, according to a report released Tuesday.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, which tracked home sale prices in Ontario between Jan. 1, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2012, said the figures are good news for Ontario homeowners as they suggest a strong real estate market.

“Increasing property values reflect positive economic circumstances,” said MPAC’s chief assessor Larry Hummel.

However, rising home prices make it difficult for first-time homebuyers to enter the market and many in some of Ontario’s most expensive cities like Toronto are opting for condos, a market that many economists have warned could soon be at risk of a downturn.

— The Canadian Press

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

OSHAWA, Ont. — Stephen Harper is warning Canadians not to jump to conclusions about whether the federal government supports a $15-billion Chinese bid for oil giant Nexen Inc. The bid will be carefully scrutinized and assessed on the basis of whether or not it’s of net benefit to Canada, as the law requires, Harper told a news conference Tuesday in Oshawa, Ont. “Under the law, the transaction must be of net benefit to the country, (and) the government will make sure the transaction is clearly scrutinized to make sure that it is of net benefit, if it is approved,” he said.

“Nobody should prejudge the government’s decision. This investment will be thoroughly scrutinized before it is either accepted or rejected.”

NEXEN ‘UNDER THE LAW, THE TRANSACTION MUST BE OF NET BENEFIT TO THE COUNTRY, (AND) THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE SURE THE TRANSACTION IS CLEARLY SCRUTINIZED TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS OF NET BENEFIT, IF IT IS APPROVED.’ — PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER

If the bid by China National Offshore Oil Co. is successful, it would be China’s largest-ever overseas acquisition.

The suitor, known as CNOOC, has promised to list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and to keep all current Nexen Inc. employees and management.

The Chinese state-owned company would also base its North and Central American

operations — including $8 billion in existing CNOOC assets — out of Calgary.

Nexen (TSX:NXY) has faced numerous challenges over the past few years, including the troubled launch of its Long Lake oilsands project in northern Alberta in late 2008. The project has yet to come close to its design capacity of 72,000 barrels of bitumen per day due to a number of operational glitches,

though performance has been improving in recent months.

Last week, the company reported that second-quarter profits tumbled nearly 57 per cent as it took a charge on an unsuccessful well in the Gulf of Mexico. Late last year it was shouldered out of a major project in Yemen amid political strife in the Middle Eastern country.

CNOOC already had a 35 per cent stake in Long Lake after it took over Nexen’s erstwhile partner Opti Canada Ltd. for $2.1 billion last year. The two companies also work together in the Gulf of Mexico.

The transaction values Nexen at $27.50 per share — a 66 per cent premium over the 20day weighed volume average of Nexen shares, and a 61 per cent premium on the closing price of its shares on Friday at the New York Stock Exchange.

Please see NEXEN on Page C4

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HUSKY

Hunt for oil in N.W.T. set to begin

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Husky Energy Inc. said Tuesday it’s gearing up for a winter exploration program in a relatively new oil play in the Northwest Territories.

Planning is underway for continued evaluation of its Slater River project late this year and early next year, the Calgary-based company (TSX:HSE) said as it released its secondquarter results.

“This is early days. We will have a better sense of this resource after we do our winter exploration plan this upcoming season,” CEO Asim Ghosh said on a conference call.

“It’s a sequential process and results are being assessed, but there’s much work still to do. In parallel we are continuing consultation with community and officials.”

Husky is seeking regulatory approval to build an all-weather access road and other infrastructure in the remote region, as well as further evaluate two vertical wells it drilled last winter.

Also Tuesday, Husky said weaker commodity prices dragged down its second-quarter net earnings.

The Calgary-based firm reported profits of $431 million, or 43 cents per share, which was above expectations of 38 cents per share, according to a survey of analysts by Thomson Reuters.

A year ago, the company posted earnings of $669 million, or 71 cents per share. Gross revenues declined to $5.63 billion from $6.04 billion in the comparable period. Analysts expected revenues of nearly $6.1 billion.

Production declined to 282,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day from 312,000 barrels.

“It’s been another steady-asshe-goes quarter. The results this quarter showed our continued focus on executing against all of the elements of our plan,” Ghosh told the conference call.

Having refinery interests in the U.S. and Canada helped cushion Husky against swings in oil prices.

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BRIEFS Blue Horizon says conditional mining deal has fallen through Blue Horizon Industries Inc. (CNSX:BH) announced on Tuesday that a conditional deal to swap its subsidiary Blue Horizon Mining Inc. with Cayenne Gold Mines Ltd. (CNSX:CYN) for shares in Cayenne has fallen through.

In February, the Red Deerbased company said it had a letter of intent to exchange the shares in Blue Horizon Mining

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Cranes stack containers from cargo ships at the Port of Vancouver on October 16, 2008.

A U.S. federal agency is poised to chastise Canada in an upcoming report to Congress, alleging Canadian ports on the West Coast are deliberately luring lucrative cargo business away from their American counterparts, say sources familiar with the findings.

Commercial real estate becoming more attractive to investors: BMO

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — BMO Economics says the commercial real estate market — which has been characterized by cautious growth since a severe market downturn in the 1990s — will become a draw for investors into next year, thanks to a strong real estate market and low interest rates.

Earl Sweet, senior economist and managing director at BMO Capital Markets, said vacancy rates in the commercial real estate sector are lower than historical norms in many Canadian cities.

“The commercial real estate industry benefits from the healthy condition of Canada’s financial institutions, the participation of large, well-funded operators and institutional investors, whose long-term objectives reduce volatility during downturns,” Sweet said in a report.

“Higher occupancy — spurred by steady growth in employment, manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing — is reducing office, industrial, and retail vacancies, while lease rates are edging upward.”

But the market is likely to grow at a more tempered pace this year and next, noted Sweet, as Canada’s economic growth slows to two per cent.

The eurozone crisis and slowing momentum in the U.S. are also expected to dampen investors’ appetites in the short term, he said.

In Toronto, a healthy financial services sector, stable consumer and business confidence and an increase in manufacturing helped the commercial real estate sector recover last year.

— of which Blue Horizon Industries has a 74 per cent interest — with Cayenne for 43.5 million common shares in Cayenne at a deemed price of five cents per share. That would have given Blue Horizon Industries a nearly one-third stake in Cayenne.

A release issued by Blue Horizon Industries said the parties have agreed not to proceed with the transaction, due to adverse market conditions.

“We are disappointed that the LOI (letter of intent) was terminated, but given Cayenne’s inability to raise capital in adverse market conditions, it was to everyone’s best interest to terminate the LOI and pursue other endeavors the management of BH Mining is exploring,” said Don Allan, president and CEO of Blue Horizon Industries.

In Montreal, softer employment in the business and professional services industry helped push vacancies up to 9.2 per cent during the first quarter of 2012, from 8.2 per cent at the end of 2011.

But BMO predicts that recovery in the professional services industry, continued growth in financial services and limited space should stabilize the market.

In Vancouver, the lack of supply has kept commercial property prices high. That, along with low bond yields and volatile stock markets, is driving more investors toward commercial real estate.

Toronto-based real estate owner Brookfield Canada Office Properties (TSX:BOX.UN) says it has seen stability across all of the markets it operates in, especially Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa and Vancouver.

The company, which reported second-quarter earnings on Monday that nearly tripled compared to the same year-earlier period, says it expects that rental rates in downtown Toronto will continue to steadily increase.

“The outlook for future demand of office space remains positive,” said Jan Sucharda, president and CEO, during a conference call on Tuesday.

“While uncertainties resulting from the European debt crisis and slowing global economies could impact the future direction of the Toronto market, today we haven’t seen any fallout.”

The company says its Calgary portfolio is 100 per cent occupied, thanks to a strong oil sector that has created demand for office space there.

In addition to its interest in Blue Horizon Mining, Blue Horizon Industries has a 100 per cent stake in Blue Horizon BioDiesel Inc. and Blue Horizon Energy Inc., the latter of which has operating divisions named Blue Horizon Contracting and Blue Horizon Energy.

Shares in Blue Horizon Industries are currently under a cease trade order.

Cease trade order lifted against Parkland Energy Services Red Deer-based Parkland Energy Services Inc. (TSXV: PKE) said Tuesday that cease trade orders issued against it by the Alberta and British Columbia securities commissions

have been lifted.

The orders, which resulted from Parkland failing to file its 2011 financial statements and related documents, were revoked July 20 and 23, said the company. It added that the TSX Venture is undertaking a review and reinstatement, and that it anticipated that Parkland shares would resume trading thereafter.

Parkland said it plans to continue to reassess its operations and determine the best way to increase profitability and performance. It said it’s addressed the issues that led to the delay in releasing the 2011 financial statements and doesn’t anticipate a similar occurrence.

Parkland has an industrial paint and sandblasting operation.

C4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 94.77 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 74.41 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.79 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.17 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.31 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 75.06 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 70.01 Capital Power Corp . . . . 23.64 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.70 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 30.05 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 41.36 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.00 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.73 General Motors Co. . . . . 19.02 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 14.65 Research in Motion. . . . . . 7.08 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 38.55 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 62.17 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 16.16 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 44.00 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.06 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 66.26 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.61 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 31.92 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 10.17 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.12 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.96 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 53.02 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.14 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 15.67 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 33.76 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.96 First Quantum Minerals . 17.17 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 33.66 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.10 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 37.52 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 7.90 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 45.09 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.58 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 29.41

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.29 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 25.73 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 45.14 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.12 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 43.42 Calfrac Well Services . . . 22.06 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 27.67 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.32 Canyon Services Group. . 9.54 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.10 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.680 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 20.77 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.96 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 84.58 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 31.55 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . 1.620 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 24.84 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 42.75 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.19 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.42 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.16 Penn West Energy . . . . . 12.97 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.78 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.45 Pure Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 6.76 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 29.76 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.83 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.83 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 5.83 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 45.92 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 57.34 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 51.15 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.57 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 25.70 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 20.87 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 38.52 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 62.36 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 10.29 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 73.05 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 50.82 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 20.26 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.43

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed lower for a third session Tuesday as worries about the future of the eurozone discouraged buyers.

A report that Greece will have do yet another restructuring of its debt added to concerns about whether higher borrowing costs for Spain are a precursor to the country seeking a bailout and an unsettling downgrade by Moody’s Investor Services.

The S&P/TSX composite index slid 78.59 points to 11,466.95 amid a positive report from Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B). The TSX Venture Exchange was down 7.69 points to 1,166.47.

The Canadian dollar ticked 0.35 of a cent lower to 98 cents US as nervous investors piled into U.S. Treasuries. The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury went as low as 1.4 per cent.

“It’s still a matter of risk-on, risk-off,” said Ian Nakamoto, director of research at MacDougall, MacDougall and MacTier.

“Sometimes you feel regulatory officials and companies are handling these challenging times quite well and other times you feel scared. There is no better gauge than looking at U.S. 10-year bond yields, which have hit an all time low.”

Apple Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL) shares plunged nearly six per cent in after-hours trading following its post-market close report that third-quarter earnings per share were US$9.32, missing analysts’ expectations of US$10.37 by a full dollar. Revenues were $35 billion, while analysts expected $37 billion on lower iPhone sales.

Weak earnings reports from DuPont and United Parcel Services also pressured U.S. markets. But indexes closed off the worst levels of the session after the Wall Street Journal said the U.S. Federal Reserve is moving closer to applying further stimulus measures.

The Dow Jones industri-

als dropped 104.14 points to 12,617.32.

The Nasdaq composite index was off 27.16 points to 2,862.99 and the S&P 500 index lost 12.21 points to 1,338.31.

Stocks were negative on worries that Spain may need a full-blown sovereign bailout. The country has been mired in recession and its banks are saddled with billions of euros in toxic loans arising from a collapsed real estate market.

Confidence about Spain’s ability to deal with its finances has taken a beating, with the country forced to pay ever higher yields in order to finance its debt. The yield on its benchmark 10-year bond surged past the seven per cent mark Monday, a level considered unsustainable.

The yield on the country’s 10-year bonds was up another 0.11 percentage points Tuesday at 7.54 per cent, while the IBEX 35 stock index in Madrid was 3.6 per cent lower.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing: Canola: Nov.’12 $22.50 lower $607.20; Jan ’13 $23.60 lower $608.40; March ’13 $22.70 lower $609.10; May ’13 $22.30 lower $605.00; July ’13 $22.50 lower $599.90; Nov. ’13 $22.50 lower $544.10; Jan. ’14 $22.50 lower $538.90; March ’14 $22.50 lower $538.90; May ’14 $22.50 lower $538.90; July ’14 $22.50 lower $538.90; Nov. ’14 $22.50 lower $538.90.

Barley (Western): Oct. ’12 unchanged $257.00; Dec. ’12 unchanged $262.00; March ’13 unchanged $265.00; May ’13 unchanged $269.00; July ’13 unchanged $269.00; Oct. ’13 unchanged $269.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $269.00; March ’14 unchanged $269.00; May ’14 unchanged $269.00; July ’14 unchanged $269.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $269.00.

Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 296,800 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 296,800.

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GM Canada invests $850M in R&D at Oshawa facility

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OSHAWA, Ont. — GM Canada is investing $850 million in research and development at its complex east of Toronto, an announcement hailed by the prime minister as proof of the automaker’s commitment to Canada, as it makes good on its bailout commitments, but regarded cautiously by auto workers.

The investment Tuesday came on the same day a rival automaker, Toyota, pledged $100 million to boost production and hire 400 new workers at a facility in southwestern Ontario — making for nearly $1 billion in auto sector investments in the province in a single day.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who attended the GM announcement in Oshawa, Ont., said the money represents “exciting future implications” with ripple effects that will be felt throughout the economy.

The federal and Ontario governments invested a total of $10.5 billion in GM Canada in 2009 as the automaker struggled to survive the economic downturn.

“We did what was necessary to support and stabilize Canada’s economy,” Harper said Tuesday.

“This is a good story. Hardworking people, the company and government worked together to solve an enormous problem and now here we are today,

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NEXEN: Deal faces review On the Toronto Stock Exchange, shares of Nexen were at $26.48 just prior to Tuesday’s close, up a modest 13 cents, after soaring more than 50 per cent in afternoon trading on Monday.

The Nexen deal will face a review by both Federal Industry Minister Christian Paradis — who must determine whether the deal is a net benefit to Canada as a whole— as well as by the federal Competition Bureau.

The transaction also requires two-thirds of Nexen shareholders to approve the agreement at a special meeting to be held by Sept. 21.

Preferred shareholders would receive $26 in cash, plus accrued dividends.

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looking forward with hope.”

The $850-million investment, which GM said will be made between 2009 to 2016, is aimed at meeting R&D spending commitments the automaker made under the bailout.

“Today’s announcement honours that promise and it demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment to value-added manufacturing in our country,” Harper said.

“Over the years GM’s massive knowledge investment will permeate Canadian centres of learning and industry. The ripple effects will be felt far and wide.”

GM Canada president Kevin Williams said the company has taken nothing for granted, “including the tremendous sacrifices made by so many and the incredible support provided that gave us this second chance.”

“Our gratitude is deep and it’s driving us every day to make this a company that Canadians can be proud of again,” he said.

GM says the investment in R&D at the Canadian Engineering Centre will make the facility an integral part of its global engineering and R&D networks. But the company did not give any specific announcement about whether new jobs would be created.

The money will also go toward enhancing partnerships with automotive suppliers.

If the deal isn’t completed, CNOOC is subject to a termination fee of US$425 million.

The Chinese company has made several other investments in Canadian companies over the

past seven years, including buying stakes in MEG Energy Inc. and a 60-per cent investment in Northern Cross (Yukon) Ltd.

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Canadian co-stars Zaib Shaikh, left, and Anita Majumdar, right, from Deepa Mehta’s film Midnight’s Children, speak to the media at the opening press conference for the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday.

‘Diverse’ selection of films slated for Toronto film fest TORONTO — This year’s Toronto International Film Festival will open with the Bruce Willis time-travelling thriller Looper and showcase projects starring A-listers Ben Affleck, Ryan Gosling, Tom Hanks, Rachel McAdams, Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Redford.

Organizers revealed the gala and special presentations at a press conference Tuesday and also touted the world premiere of Deepa Mehta’s sweeping Salman Rushdie adaptation, Midnight’s Children.

The fest’s artistic director Cameron Bailey calls the mix of films “one of the most international and diverse” they’ve ever had.

That includes the effects-laden actioner Looper, which Bailey says is part of a calculated bid to rid the first night’s reputation of being “the Canadian night” that some foreign buyers skip.

“We want to make sure that changes over time and I think one of the ways we can do that is just make it a night that the entire world’s film industry pays attention to, rather than just our local friends in the industry,” said Bailey, noting that last year’s fest also broke with tradition to open with the U2 documentary From the Sky Down.

The futuristic, time-travel flick Looper is about hitmen hired to kill victims from the future. Willis plays a man who is sent back in time to be

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Thursday, July 26 Country Dinner to Big Valley (Steam) (A) Visit to historic St. Edmund’s Church in Big Valley makes this a popular stop. Be sure to ask how this restored pioneer church happens to be a bright blue and where the money came from that made it possible to build a church on hill over looking the community. Includes roast beef buffet.

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Flame-haired Australian “vixen” Aurora Jane will team up with indie band Picture the Ocean for a musical double-bill on Friday at Red Deer’s The Vat. Picture the Ocean is the new moniker for keyboardist Jacquie B and bassist Jesse Dee, who are now a trio with Matt Blackie on drums.

The alt-pop group will provide ample backup for singer/guitarist Jane, who’s described as “Chaka Khan meets Primus.”

Her bubbly music is a blend of funk and rock with a soulful groove.

Picture the Ocean gives a roots-rock edge to dreamy harmonies and powerhouse ballads, drawing on many contemporary influences to come up with a distinct and catchy sound.

For more information about the show that’s touring Canada, Australia and Europe, call 403346-5636.

Shirley Jackson bringing swing music to The Hideout Shirley Jackson and Her Good Rockin’ Daddys will crank out some sensational swing music on Saturday at The Hideout, south of Red Deer.

The dance floor will resound with a solid mix of high-powered east coast blues when former Red Deer resident Jackson and her band take to the stage.

The Good Rockin’ Daddys return to Central Alberta with a slew of awards and nominations, including Jackson’s 2003 recognition as Horn Player of the Year from the Maple Blues Awards.

For more information about the 8 p.m. concert, call 403-348-5319.

Two chances to see Titans Eve Fans of heavy metal music will get two chances to hear Titans Eve play with other ear-splitting bands in Red Deer.

The Vancouver power thrashers will perform with the legendary group Anvil at the Scott Block on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

Then Titans Eve returns to the city to play with Kill Devil Hill on Saturday, Aug. 11, at The Vat. Kill Devil Hill includes former Black Sabbath, DIO, Heaven and Hell drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Rex Brown of Pantera and Down.

Titans Eve recently put out the album Life Apocalypse as a followup to last year’s successful debut release, The Divine Equal — named Album of the Month by Germany’s Metal Hammer magazine. Life Apocalypse is described as a concept album exploring lifechanging events.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. concerts are available from The Soundhouse in Red Deer (formerly Records to the Rafters). For more information, call Lars at 403-597-7353.

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It’s “bacon. It’s greasy, fat and crunchy and its an essential part of any unbalanced diet!” says the group’s guitarist Eric Duranleau.

The four bands will play from 8 p.m. at the Scott Block, 4818 50th Ave. For ticket information, call The Soundhouse in Red Deer (the former Records to the Rafters) or Lars at 403597-7353.

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Heavy metal bands to play the Scott Block A quadruple-bill for local metalheads is on this Friday at The Scott Block in Red Deer.

The band Headliner Into Eternity will perform, as well as Enemy Surplus and Netherword.

As well, Heavy MTL Battle of the Bands winner Dark Century will play its “death, thrash, grind and hardcore” music.

The five-piece Montreal group is promoting its new single, Kill the Crowd, while on a crossCanada tour. Dark Century is described as having a heavy, aggressive, “in-your-face” sound.

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Aurora Jane, Picture the Ocean double-bill set for The Vat

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“To be here at the world’s greatest stage and to have it in your hometown and to be in a film that’s Canadian, that’s going internationally, it’s what every Canadian person that’s interested in film could hope for,” said Shaikh, best known for starring on CBCTV’s recently concluded sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie.

“This is my first movie at TIFF and so even getting to be in this movie felt like the greatest gift and getting to share it with Toronto is just the next level,” added Majumdar.

Also earning a gala berth is Canadian director Ruba Nadda, whose Middle East thriller Inescapable stars Alexander Siddig, Marisa Tomei and Joshua Jackson.

Nadda says her career enjoyed an invaluable boost after her film Cairo Time earned the best Canadian feature prize at the festival in 2009.

“Having my film premiere here for Cairo Time really put me on the map as a filmmaker,” says Nadda, whose new film is about an Arab man who lives in Toronto but is pulled to Syria in search of his missing journalist daughter.

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killed by his younger self, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Other big films include world premieres of Affleck’s political thriller Argo, Hanks’ centuries-spanning epic Cloud Atlas, Gosling’s drama The Place Beyond the Pines and Paltrow’s ensemble dramedy Thanks for Sharing.

North American premieres include Redford’s drama The Company You Keep, which he directs and stars in, while Terrence Malick directs To The Wonder, starring Affleck, Javier Bardem and McAdams.

“It’s a big list, I’m very excited about it,” says Bailey.

“The gala (section) especially is one of the most international and diverse that we’ve ever had and (includes) lots of films that I think people have been expecting to see . . . We’re just thrilled to have them here.”

Festival director Piers Handling said many more titles will be revealed in the coming weeks.

So far, the most high-profile homegrown pick is Mehta’s sweeping Midnight’s Children, an ambitious Canadian-UK co-production based on Rushdie’s Booker Prize-winning novel and adapted for the screen by Rushdie himself.

Canadian co-stars Zaib Shaikh and Anita Majumdar said they were thrilled to debut at the high-profile festival, which Shaikh called “the Olym-

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada will be home to the first Free People boutiques outside the U.S. as the brand broadens its reach into the international market.

The Philadelphia-based specialty women’s clothing brand, part of Urban Outfitters, Inc., is set to open a tri-level, 1,500 square-foot (139 square-metre) store in Toronto’s Yorkville shopping district on Aug. 3.

A second location is slated to launch at the Chinook Centre in Calgary on August 31.

The brand channels inspiration from bohemian chic in its vast array of apparel and accessories.

Free People’s range includes dresses, tunics, sweaters, shorts, skirts, shoes and denim, as well its own in-house labels, vintage collections and a vegan leather shop.

As part of its northern expansion, Canadian ecustomers will be offered the option of direct duty payment up front. The retailer says this will enhance the overall shopping experience and remove any post-purchase charges.

The launch of Free People precedes the arrival of other chains slated to make their first forays into Canada.

Ted Baker London and Kate Spade New York will open their first Canadian boutiques at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto this November.

The U.K. and U.S.-based companies will be joined at Yorkdale by Ann Taylor and Loft, which are both under the umbrella of New York-based parent company, Ann Inc. The womenswear brands will also be making their Canadian debuts.

Intermix, Marshalls, Express, Tory Burch, Topshop, Topman and J. Crew are among the U.S. and international brands that have recently established bricks-and-mortar locations in Canada.

U.S. discount giant Target is set to opens its doors north of the border next year.

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HOROSCOPE Wednesday, July 25 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Louise Brown, 34; Matt LeBlanc, 45; Iman, 57 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Mercury speaks kindly to Uranus, encouraging brave action. We have the ability to see the best move in an instant. Spontaneous conversations lead to opportunities and breakthroughs. It will be a great day, enjoy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You approach the year with a grounded maturity, leading you to make decisions with the long term in mind.

Where you’ve accepted a temporary arrangement, you’ll now move towards the solid and secure. It will be a great year, enjoy!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The most creative minds are constantly trying new things. A spirit of experimentation is necessary before you reach greatness, as you’re NADIYA realizing now. Keep the new conSHAH siderations and contemplation up.

You are so close to gold.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): While there might be a fascination with the taboo, the likelihood of you getting away with anything now is slim, as you can surely feel. It’s your own consciousness that would get in the way. Hold back, for now, until you’re sure of what you want to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Every moment holds the chance for intrigue and imagination to be fired up. It might be harder to let light ideas flow than to follow a methodology for creativity. Regardless of your profession, you finally see a new angle that opens a better, more rewarding way to do things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Parents will go through varying phases with their children, growing along with them.

One thing that is consistent is the desire to care and protect.

You’re seeing your parents in a new light. Be grateful for the consistencies even within the changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love might seem to come easier for some than others. Regardless of those moments when you have felt homely, and we all have them, you might find yourself especially and surprisingly attractive to another. Don’t interrupt when someone is trying to flirt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In hindsight we can see opportunity and kindness is always with us, even in the toughest times. It’s our dissatisfaction that prevented us from seeing it at the time. An enlivening moment leads you to put your worry down and infuses you with this appreciation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Moon moves over Saturn in your sign today. You’ve spent the last couple of years getting used to this feeling each month. Now, as a serious moment gives way to truth, you quickly find a practical way to move closer to your ideal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Self-criticism is one of the cruellest states you could put yourself in. Of course, it’s healthy to question yourself and others, but there’s a fine line.

People rude toward man’s wig Dear Annie: I am an attractive 30-something female who began experiencing thinning hair in my late 20s due to a thyroid disorder. Many women have the confidence to accept their hair loss and do nothing to hide it. I admire that.

However, for me, it contributes to embarrassment, low self-esteem and a lack of confidence.

When I started wearing wigs several years ago, I could only afford synthetics, but found some affordable, realistic ones. The problem?

There have been a handful of times when people — namely co-workers and guests at social gatherings — have come right out and asked me, MITCHELL in the company of others no & SUGAR less, whether I wear a wig.

Their tactlessness never fails to stun me, and the only response I can muster is, “Why do you ask?” The most common response is, “It always looks too perfect.”

More appalling is when people touch or tug on my hair without my permission to “see if it’s real.”

Sometimes people ask where I get my hair done, which I know is an attempt to find out whether I wear a wig. I fear that one day someone will pull it off.

I don’t like to lie, so I usually change the subject or act distracted. I have perused hair loss forums on the Internet for advice and have found that many women are very open about it as a means to educate others.

I’m not like that.

My experience has been painful and personal.

Other than my doctor, I never have admitted to anyone that I wear a wig.

It’s no one’s business.

Why on earth are these people so fixated on my hair? How do I respond to these intrusive, thoughtless and insensitive people without raising any fuss?

— Wigged Out in the U.S.A. Dear Wigged Out: What colossal nerve. Even if your wig is more obvious than you think, it does not excuse such terrible behavior.

We know you don’t want to disclose your hair loss, but it might be quite liberating and certainly would put an end to the anxiety you are experiencing over discovery. Until then, however, feel free to respond to these idiots with wide eyes and a shocked expression, saying, “I’m sure you didn’t intend to be so rude.” Then walk away.

Dear Annie: My son is getting married, and my husband and I are paying for the rehearsal dinner.

My mother is adamant that all out-of-town guests be invited.

My son and his fiancee prefer to keep the guest list to the wedding party, parents and grandparents.

Otherwise it risks becoming too large.

And if we include out-of-towners from our side, we also have to include those from the bride’s side.

Is it normal protocol to invite out-of-town guests to the rehearsal dinner? Could we invite only some of them? — Rehearsal Blues Dear Blues: If there are large numbers of out-oftown guests, you do not need to invite them to the rehearsal dinner, although you should provide some type of refreshment when they arrive, either in their hotel rooms or by way of a hospitality suite.

If there are people traveling a great distance who are special to the family, you may invite them individually, but we don’t recommend including most of the groom’s side and none of the bride’s.

Dear Annie: As for egregious etiquette errors, how’s this one?

At the end of a wedding shower, a guest who had brought no gift stood up and said, “I am giving a special gift to the bride: She doesn’t need to send anyone here a thank-you note.”

And we never received any acknowledgement for our generous present. Miffed Guest Dear Miffed: How charming. A smart bride would have ignored that “gift.”

Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

You’re straddling it now. Be mindful to speak to yourself kindly for better results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): While many will find joy in any season, there are some weather conditions that just seem to resonate with some more than others. Whatever your inclination, you’re now adjusting to a shift. An urge for a new climate needs to be honoured.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might have stated your adoration of another, and a part of you holds the stance, but a part of you is now drawn a little closer. You don’t have to act on the impulse, but do acknowledge where you’re hoping to move a step further in your relationship with another.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are asking your good

questions now, whether they’re of yourself or others. Make sure your actions are equally thought out. Your dreams aren’t nearly as far as you think. Consideration is part of the process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): All of us have crutches, those little rituals that we use to get our mind off more serious matters. While there’s a tendency to avoid now, trusting a great solution is just a relaxed state away is a more effective strategy. Don’t avoid, but do turn down the intensity.

Nadiya Shah is a consulting astrologer, syndicated sun sign columnist and holds a master’s degree in the Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination, from the University of Kent, U.K. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Science now has the tools to slash the spread of HIV even without a vaccine — and the U.S. is donating an extra $150 million to help poor countries put them in place, the Obama administration told the world’s largest AIDS conference.

“We want to get to the end of AIDS,” declared the top U.S. HIV researcher, Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health.

How long it takes depends on how quickly the world can adopt those tools, he said — including getting more of the millions of untreated people onto life-saving drugs that come with the bonus of keeping them from infecting others.

“No promises, no dates, but we know it can happen,” Fauci told the International AIDS Conference.

Part of the challenge will be overcoming the stigma that keeps highrisk populations from getting needed AIDS treatment and services.

“We have to replace the shame with love,” singer Elton John told the conference.

“We have to replace the stigma with compassion. No one should be left behind.”

Some 34.2 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and 2.5 million were infected last year.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the goal is an AIDS-free generation.

That would mean no babies would be born infected, young people would have a much lower risk than today of becoming infected and people who already have HIV would receive lifesaving drugs so they wouldn’t develop AIDS or spread the virus.

“I am here today to make it absolutely clear the U.S. is committed and will remain committed to achieving an AIDS-free generation,” Clinton told the more than 20,000 scientists, people living with HIV and policymakers assembled for the conference.

But it will require smart targeting of prevention tools where they can have the greatest effect.

“If we want to save more lives, we need to go where the virus is,” she said.

First, Clinton said it’s possible to virtually eliminate the transmission of HIV from infected pregnant

women to their babies by 2015, by getting the mothers onto anti-AIDS drugs. HIV-infected births are rare in the United States and are dropping steadily worldwide, although some 330,000 children became infected last year. Clinton said the U.S. has invested more than $1 billion toward that goal in recent years and is providing an extra $80 million to help poor countries finish the job.

Much of the AIDS conference is focused on how to get treatment to all people with HIV, because good treatment can cut by 96 per cent their chances of spreading the virus to sexual partners. Fauci pointed to South Africa, where healthy people who live in a region that has increased medication now have a 38 per cent lower risk of infection compared with neighbours in an area where HIV treatment is less common.

Drugs aren’t the only effective protection. Fauci said male circumcision is “stunningly successful,” too, at protecting men from becoming infected by a heterosexual partner.

Clinton said the U.S. will provide $40 million to help South Africa reach its goal of providing voluntary circumcision to half a million boys and men this year.

A tougher issue is how best to reach particularly high-risk populations: gay and bisexual men, sex workers and injecting drug users.

In many countries, stigma and laws that make their activities illegal drive those populations away from AIDS programs that could teach them how to reduce their risk of infection, Clinton said.

So the U.S. will spend an additional $15 million on research to identify the best HIV prevention tools to reach those key populations in different countries, and then launch a $20 million challenge fund to support efforts to implement that science.

Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder and philanthropist, said the world is facing incredible uncertainty about whether wealthy nations will continue funding AIDS programs with the same vigour as in the past.

“As these budget tradeoffs are made, the voices of the AIDS community and the global health community are going to have to be louder than ever,” said Gates, whose Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged more than $1 billion to global AIDS efforts.

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Recently we arrived home from The ket making demonstrated fire starting Montana Herb Gathering. as well. He was quite a resourceful It was a funtastic weekend! A reunion fellow. From two sticks, a bow and colof old and new friends who love plant lection of bark and bulrush fluff which medicine so much they are looked like a bird’s nest, he willing to travel to a remote created a fire. corner of Montana, down a As someone who has altwisting bed of rocks, more ways used a lighter to start like a river bottom than a fires, it was a supernatural road to participate in workevent to witness. shops about plant medicine, I still can hardly believe hike through fir forests countmy eyes. He became the ing petals on flowers and hero to the little boys at the touch their hairy stems, dance gathering; they followed him under stars, drinking mead everywhere, trying to start and hawthorn wine. their own fires.

We took winding Hwy 89 At the gathering there through Northern Montana, were many children. A skirting Glacier National Cheyenne elder and herbalPark. ist taught the children how ABRAH Last summer we travelled to make dolls.

ARNESON to Waterton National Park on He took us grown-ups our side of the boarder in late HERBS FOR LIFE on a herb walk to explain June to see the elusive plant harvesting plants with the beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax). intention for healing. He talked long on Waterton is the only place in Canada different male and female plants. Fewhere beargrass lives. It was unfortumale plants grow in clusters. nately, a cold spring last year (but isn’t “Like women,” he said, “they love to it always a cold spring?) and the beartalk.” grass was not yet in flower.

The male plants grew on there own.

Driving along the side of a mountain “They prefer silence and don’t like to where a forest fire had rage a few years be asked what they are thinking,” he ago, I spied beargrass amongst the three laughed. He advised to young women foot pines and leafy stalks of fireweed. who are looking for a husband to wear a “Stop,” I yelled over Bob Dylan rambee balm (Monarda spp) in their hair. bling on about a broken heart.

He claims it is love medicine.

My husband braked, pulled over A herbalist from North Carolina and we crawled out of the car, cameras taught a workshop on using herbs for ready. sexual vitality.

The torch like stems of Beargrass It was a packed class. flowered all over the chard mountain He gave us two love potions formuside. las. One made with chocolate, damiana I had never imaged seeing so much (Turnera diffusa) and rose petals he bear grass in flower in any one place. It uses to warm up relationships. is a rare occurrence for so many plants In the other love potion called Into to blossom alongside each other. the Heat, he used a herb from Brazil Beargrass blooms every seven years. and advised caution on its indiscrimiIt was a pleasure to take in the sweet va- nate use. nilla scent of its creamy white flowers.

It was my first time teaching at the As far as I know, beargrass is not a gathering, so I was not able to take in as medicinal plant. many workshops as I would have liked But it is a useful plant. First Nations such as Food as Medicine, Herbal Wine make baskets and hats with its grass Making and Herbs for Chronic Pain. like leaves and roots.

But I did learn from those who took At the gathering, I learned to make part in the workshops I presented. both cedar bark and ponderosa pine One more time, I was taught that baskets. plants, whether flowering in the garden, Herbalists need several baskets of mixed in a tasty salad, growing wild on different shapes and sizes. a mountain side, steeped in a cup of tea Baskets with straps like a purse prowill, if one pauses for a moment, create tect plants from being bruised when happiness. gathered in the wild.

Herbs for Life is written by Abrah These baskets are essential when Arneson, a local clinical herbalist. It is foraging for mushrooms. One the other intended for information purposes only. hand, loosely woven circular baskets Readers with a specific medical problem are useful for drying herbs, such as red should consult a doctor. For more informaclover flowers (Trifolium repens). tion, visit www.abraherbalist.ca. Arneson The same herbalist who taught bascan be reached at abrah@shaw.ca

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announcements Obituaries CHIMKO Victoria (Vicki) Mrs. Vicki Chimko of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 20, 2012 at the age of 93 years. Vicki will be fondly remembered by her relatives and friends.

Vicki is predeceased by her husband Samuel Chimko on October 22, 2007. A Funeral Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Vicki’s honour may be made directly to the C.N.I.B. 15 Colonel Baker Place, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 4Z3.

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JOHNSON Caroline Elizabeth It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Caroline Elizabeth Johnson on July 17, 2012 at her home in Red Deer, Alberta. She was born in Edmonton on March 28, 1955 and moved to Red Deer in 1961. She leaves to mourn her brother Bryan & wife Kim; nephews Kyle (Aaron & Roree) and Brennen (Kelly). She was predeceased by her parents in Sept 2009. At Caroline’s request there will be no service. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium.

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MacDONALD 1954 - 2012 Gerald “Gerry” MacDonald of Red Deer passed away suddenly on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the age of 57 years. Gerry will forever be lovingly remembered by his wife, Pam Thompson; sons, Levi (Anne) and Jordan; brothers, Norm (Terry) and Don and sisters, Wendy (Bob) Kuffler, Judy (Gary) Fredine and Holly Shields. Also left to cherish great memories of Gerry are numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and close friends. Gerry was predeceased by his father, Alex; mother, Nettie and brother, Doug. A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at the Holiday Inn on 67th Street in the Cascade Ball Room, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. As a tribute to Gerry and his love for sports, you are welcome to wear your favorite sports attire.

Memorial tributes made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 202, 5973-50th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4C4 would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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McDONALD John George John George of Red Deer passed away at home on July 22, 2012 at the age of 88 years. He is lovingly remembered by son, Donald (Shannon) of Cochrane; daughters, Betty-Jean (Craig) Prusakowski of Edmonton and Cathy (Rob) Kolton of Red Deer; six grandchildren; twin brother, Rod (Cec) and y o u n g e r b r o t h e r, D o n a l d (Esther); sister, Margaret (Merle); sisters-in-law, Irene McDonald and Kay Kovacs; and by his brother-in-law, Frank Kovacs.

John is predeceased by his wife, Helen; brother, Andrew; and sister, Mary. John was born in Windsor, ON on April 2, 1924. He moved to the Ridgewood District at an early age and farmed there for all of his life. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a veteran of WWII having served with the Calgary Highlanders. He was also a longtime volunteer with Sunnybrook Farm, as well as many local charities.

John was an avid fan of his grandchildrens activities over the years. A special thank you to his wonderful friends and neighbours for their many visits and meals. Thank you to good friends, Stan and Brenda MacKay, their friendship was invaluable. A Prayer Service will be held at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508 - 48A Avenue, Red Deer with the Reverend Martin Carroll celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s honor may be made directly to Sunnybrook Farm Museum, 4701 - 30 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H7 or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

SCHROPFER Craig Anthony Paul 1985 - 2012 It is with great sadness that the family of Craig Schropfer announces his unexpected passing on Friday, July 20, 2012 in Red Deer at the age of 27 years. Craig is survived by his son Kevin James Schropfer, (Mandy Lagoutte), parents Kelly and Marsha Schropfer of Red Deer, Cynthia and Jason Leask of Calgary, a brother Robert “Bob” Schropfer of Penhold, grandparents in Ontario and Manitoba, numerous loving aunts, uncles, his beloved cousins and friends. Upon graduation he entered into the oilfield industry and was employed until his passing. Craig was born in Calgary, Alberta on June 22, 1985 and was raised in Penhold and Red Deer. Craig e n j o y e d p l a y i n g h o c k e y, baseball and playing his guitar with family and loving friends socializing around numerous “fire pits”. He was a member of the Penhold Volunteer Fire Department.

Craig tried to live his life to the fullest and will always be on our minds and in our hearts. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on the evening of Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Parkland Funeral Home. A celebration of Craig’s life will be held from the chapel of Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. A private graveside service will be held at Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in trust to Kevin - James Schropfer, son of Craig Schropfer in care of any Servus Credit Union, Transit # 51629-899, Account # 57811795.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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Card Of Thanks HUHN We, the family of Christopher Joseph Huhn, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the overwhelming number of friends and family who supported us during this most difficult time. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to the emergency staff at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for their efforts and care of Chris and to Reverend Jeff Rock for his unwavering support and words of comfort.

To those who sent flowers, brought food, visited, called, sent cards, made donations in Chris’ memory, attended the funeral or simply lent an ear or a hand to hold, we thank you.

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In Memoriam MOREAU, Bud Mar. 19, 1932 - July 25, 1979 Remember him with a smile Today, he was not one for tears.

Reflect instead of memories Of all the happy years.

Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said, His strenght, his stance, the way he walked, Remember these instead.

The good advice he gave us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after.

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TITUS (nee Nelson) Norah Anne Titus of Joffre, Alberta passed away suddenly on July 17, 2012 at the age of 65. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Brian; son, Barry (Charity); daughter, Diane (Fab); and seven grandchildren, Megan, Nic, Brooke, Tanner, Victor, Devon and Brayden. She is also survived by her father Carl and brothers Carl (Alice), Dennis (Judy) and Brian (Bonnie), all from Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her mother, Joyce Nelson.

Norah has left a big hole to fill. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Throughout her life, she always looked after others’ needs before her own. Her children and grandchildren were all the joys of her life.

She loved them all dearly.

She was a compassionate, caring and giving person and even in death, she continued to give. She now lives-on within four people who received new lives due to her organ donations. Norah requested cremation with no service.

Donations in Norah’s name can be made to Ronald MacDonald House Red Deer, Alberta, Stars or a charity of the donor’s choice. A gathering of friends and family will take place at a later date to honour and celebrate her life.

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Dental

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AURORA DENTAL GROUP / Sylvan Lake Looking for F/T R.D.A. for a growing practice.

Please email resume to: sylvanlake@adental.ca

P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT

to join our team as soon as possible. Hours starting, 4 days per wk. with potential to increase.

Must be willing to assist with dentist as well as work in front reception.

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In Lacombe Mon. - Thurs.

Fax resume to 403-782-6326 WA N T E D R D A I I M o n . Thurs. for General dental practice in Rimbey. Previous exp. preferred. Please fax resume to 403-843-2607

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Oilfield

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Professionals

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A RED DEER BASED Pressure Testing Company req’s. Operators for testing BOP’s throughout AB. Only those with Drilling rig exp. need apply. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-341-6213 or email mikeoapt@gmail.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Is looking to fill the following position

NOW ACCEPTING Resumes for: DRIVERS/HELPERS, FLEET MANAGER w/Class 1 or 3.

The successful candidate Must have drivers abstract. will have: Looking for SNUBBING OPERATOR * Good Computer Skills HELPERS with MS Office Must fax resume & driver’s * Managerial Experience abstract to: 403-314-5405. * Mechanical Knowledge Quattro Energy Services is an asset * Excellent Organizational and People Skills Relocation to either our Hinton or Fox Creek office will be mandatory

FLINT TUBULAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES requires Shop & Yard Laborers. $16/hr. to start Apply w/resume to: 4115 39139 HWY 2A (Blindman Industrial Park)

Must pass an in-house Drug and Alcohol Test.

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ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about IS looking to fill the 20-25 minutes out of Red following positions in the: Deer needs hardworking, HINTON AND reliable, honest person FOX CREEK LOCATION w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some * Oilfield Construction Supervisors weekends, daytime hrs.

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Please submit resume to We offer competitive wages, hr@alstaroc.com or benefits & on-site training.

Fax to 780-865-5829 Requirements: Quote job #61971 current oilfield certificates, on resume oilfield driving exp., class 1 drivers license, clean drivers PROJECT MANAGER abstract. Fax resume to with Oilsands Experience 403-314-9724 or call Req’d. Fax resume and Dean 403-391-8004 ref’s to: 403-340-8686

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DISPATCH The successful candidate will have:

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See Help Wanted QUINN PUMPS CANADA Ltd. Is looking for a Pump Technician in their Red Deer location. Apply within with resume 6788-65 Ave. Red Deer. No prior experience is necessary

Oilfield

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Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Drivers License required!!

Please contact Murray McGeachy or Kevin Becker by Fax: (403) 340-0886 or email

Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring exp’d snubbing operators and helpers.

Only those WITH experience need apply. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com or fax 403-844-2148

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Established and very busy Oilfield Trucking Company is now hiring for the following: CLASS 1 DRIVERS Rig move/Oilfield Pipe Haul/Highway/Long Haul

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ROAD TRAIN OILFIELD TRANSPORT LTD

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For the position of CLASS 1 Drivers, consideration will only be given to those with some experience.

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Ponoka Publication date: WED. AUG. 8 Deadline is: Thur. August 2 at 5 p.m.

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Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Publication date: THUR. AUG. 9 Deadline is: Fri. August 3 at 5 p.m.

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Rosedale 42 ROCHE ST. THURS..JULY 26, FRI. JULY 27, 9-5:30 Kitchen dishes and misc., some furniture, MOVING SALE!

33 SPENCER STREET Wed. July 25th & Thurs. July 26th 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Currently recruiting for:

Email: helixjobs@iroccorp.com

Penhold HUGE MOVING SALE in Penhold! Lots of household items, furniture, kids toys, bikes and much more! Great prices!

Everything must go!!

Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27 from 10-8 and Saturday, July 28 from 10-2. Follow the signs to the back alley of 7 DORONNA PLACE!

F/T PAINTERS REQ’D Painting exp. necessary.

Must have vehicle.

Must be task orientated, self motivated & reliable.

Recognized as a top safety award winning company.

Phone 403-596-1829 FLOORING ESTIMATOR Very busy flooring company is currently seeking a professional & experienced estimator.

Duties include flooring inspection, measuring, reading blueprints & quoting. Requirements: Minimum of 2 yrs. experience, driver license, friendly and professional attitude. Wages based on experience, benefits avail.

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FLOORING INSTALLER Req’d immediately, exp’d flooring installer (carpet, tile, lino, hardwood, etc.), for very busy Central Alberta flooring company. Must be neat, clean, professional, friendly and works well with others or alone.

Driver’s license req’d.

Excellent wages, benefits & great working environment. Please fax resume to 403-309-3000 or drop off at 9-7619 50 Ave Red Deer

FRAMERS NEEDED. Some experience req’d and must have own transportation. Apprentices welcome.

Call 403-588-7066

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

JOIN THE BLUE GRASS TEAM!

BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS LTD is seeking 2nd. or 3rd. yr. heavy duty mechanic apprentice with experience in agriculture equipment and trucks. bluesod@xplornet.com or fax to 403-342-7488

JOURNEYMAN H.D. mechanic based out of our red deer location.

Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening.

Fax resume with current driver abstract 403-346-6721 LOOKING for a Journeyman Welder with fabrication exp. Brake and Shear knowledge an asset. Only faxed resumes accepted. Fax 403-343-3548 SCOTTS STEEL FAB R.D. LOOKING for hourly drywallers and general laborers. Please fax resume to 403-782-0610

Machinist

Journeyman or apprentice for General Repair/ Manufacturing shop. CNC & Welding experience an asset. Competitive wages and benefit package avail.

Email resume to: deansmachineinc@ gmail.com or fax to 403-742-8833

NEXUS ENGINEERING, an oilfield based company, is currently looking for a

Shipper/ Receiver/ Material Handler * Must be computer proficient * Multi task oriented and organized * General shipping/ receiving duties * Inventory control experience an asset Company paid benefit plan and RRSP. Please send resumes to: resume@ nexusengineering.ca

PIPELINE & Facility Construction Now Hiring : *Qualified Ticketed Laborers *EquipmentOperators *Chain Saw Hands *Landscape personnel Please forward a resume by fax to 403-309-4232 email:resumes@corvet.ab.ca

REBEL METAL FABRICATORS

DRAFTSPERSON

Immediate Opportunity.

This position is responsible for ABSA drawings and shop layout drawings for truck mounted vacuum systems using Autodesk Inventor. Production Bonuses Comp. wages & benefits.

Long term employment Please email resume to hr@rebelvac.ca or fax to: 403-314-2249

RENOVATION CARPENTERS

Do you pride yourself on being a problem solver?

Enjoy working with FRAMER req’d. 2-3 yrs. residental clients? Working when you want? residential exp. own vehi403-350-3000 Handyman Connection is cle a must. 403-350-5103 seeking multi -skilled Craftsmen to provide home Restaurant/ repairs and remodeling for Red Deer homeowners.

Hotel We offer immediate pay upon completion. Minimum 10 yrs exp., own vehicle and tools a must.

Call 403-314-2120 DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH or visit us online at red-deer. handymanconnection.com STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop.

MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits We are looking for a cook with food avail. Apply in person at safe certification and a min of 3 years’ 100, 7491 Edgar experience to work at our camp in Hinton.

Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or Responsibilities include cooking for 10-40 fax 403-347-7913 people at any given time, baking, grocery STRONG Insulation Inc. orders and keeping an exceptionally clean Looking for exp. residential kitchen. Ideal candidate must also be a insulators w/drivers licence (Batt And Poly, Blow-in). team player. Schedule is 2 weeks on / 2 Call 403-848-2402 weeks off.

STUCCO LABOURERS needed Immed. Exp’d but Pidherney’s offers competitive wages and will train. Drivers License benefits. pref’d. Call 403-588-5306 Job # HCMA-0022 WELDERS, MILLWRIGHT or Millwright Welder Fax resume to Michelle at Apprentices to michellea@pidherneys.com. work in the Ag. Industry.

Must be willing to travel Or can call 403-322-0124 Ab. & Sask. Email to for more information. tracous@yahoo.com

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Helix Coil Services, a division of IROC Energy Services is currently hiring to work with newly built state-of-the-art Coil Units based in Red Deer. We offer higher hourly pay rates and scheduled days off.

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7652 Gaetz Ave Red Deer

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Vehicle maintenance service, replace, fix, adjust systems and components, steering, brakes, suspension, transmission, electronics, electrical, engines and accessories.

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Bashaw Publication date: TUES.AUG. 7 Deadline is: Thur. August 2 at NOON

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Central AB Life Publication date: MON. AUG. 6 Deadline; Wed. August 1 at 5 p.m.

Publication date: THURS. AUG. 9 Deadline is: Fri. August 3 at 5 p.m.

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For interview phone Brent or Brian @ 403-309-8301 Fax or email resume to 403-309-8302 or info@ComfortecHeating.com

is seeking PREMIER Spa Boutique is EXPERIENCED seeking Retail Sales STRUCTURAL Supervisor for our ParkWELDERS land Mall location, Red CWB tickets an asset, Deer. $17.40/hr. competitive wages & benefits.

Email resume premierjobrd1@gmail.com Please submit applications by fax to 403-347-4516 or email esshiring@gmail.com

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Woodworking machine operators $17.00- $21.50 hourly - 40 hrs. per wk.

Furniture manufacturing labourers $13.95 - $17. hourly - 40 hrs. per wk.

Cabinetmakers $18.50$22.50 hourly - $40.00 hrs. per wk.

Accuform Welding Ltd. * requires an experienced purchaser/inventory control person. Knowledge of steel and welding industries Send resumes to would be a definite asset.

Box 5324 Lacombe, We offer a competitive Alberta T4L 1X1; wage and benefits package. apply by email at Please fax: 403-343-8974 Abel.Corporation@ or email: canadaemail.net or info@accuformwelding.com by fax to (403) 782-2729 Attn: General Manager CALIBER PAINT Accuform Welding Ltd. 8061 Edgar Ind. Cres. & BODY INC. SHOP HAND, self Red Deer, AB We are looking for a motivated, team player for DETAILER/CLEAN UP coil tubing service center.

PERSON Restaurant/ Physically demanding.

We offer a good working Varied, long hours. Must Hotel environment & benefits. have own transportation.

Please apply with-in at Benefits after 3 months.

6424 Golden West Ave. CALKINS CONSULTING email resume : or email resume to: o/a Tim Hortons service.rd@qtcanada.com caliberpaint@telus.net FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT CARPENTERS/ $11/hr. 6 positions, REMODELERS SUPERVISORS Independent Renovation $13/hr. 5 positions Contractors required. for Apply at 6620 Orr Drive. small to medium home Fax: 403-782-9685 repairs and renovation Call 403-341-3561 or projects in the Red Deer apply in person SWAMPERS area.

Immediate pay upon for busy oilfield trucking COME JOIN OUR TEAM completion of every company. Top wages DBA Menchies project. Must have own Fax resume to: Frozen Yogurt Restaurant tools, vehicle and 10 403-346-6128, Attn: Pierre - Red Deer AB years of experience. Call No phone calls please!

Food & Beverage Servers 403-314-2120 or online - Full Time. 2 locations. @ red-deer..

WANTED DUTIES: Serve food & handymanconnection.com EXPERIENCED beverages, general plate CLASS 3 Central Alberta VAC/steamer Truck driver services, handle customer complaints, clear and Fabrication Facility Lacombe area, Fax clean tables, present bills Now Hiring! resume to 403-782-0507 and accept payment, describe menu items and WATER & VAC DRIVER We require a crew leader needed. All oilfield tickets advise on menu selections, w i t h s t r o n g l e a d e r s h i p food counter prep, req’d. Call 885-4373 or fax skills, attention to detail, replenish condiments. resume 403-885-4374 strong work ethic and a QUALIFICATIONS: firm commitment to safety Customer service an asset. to lead a crew erecting Job knowledge & commu- s e l f - f r a m i n g a n d f o a m nication. Food sanitation, panel buildings and insulating WHIMIS & First Aid oilfield equipment. are an asset.

WAGES: $10-10.25/hr Also require a knowlFax resume to Deon Beaupre edgeable crew to perform 403-309-4418 the work mentioned above.

Mail resume to Box 28038, Red Deer, AB T4P 1K4 WE are looking for We offer Permanent fullRig Managers, Drillers, time positions with Steady EAST 40TH PUB Derrick and Floorhands for Work, Multiple shifts and Looking for Part/Full Time overtime available. the Red Deer area.

BARTENDER/SERVER. We provide a safety first Please contact Steve Tiffin Apply with resume to at work environment, 3811 40 Ave, Red Deer stiffin@galleonrigs.com competitive wages, overor (403) 358-3350 time bonus, health F/T & P/T COOK, prep benefits, fully supplied cook , and SERVERS Sylvan Lake. 403-396-5031 tools, room for advancement and a mentorship SUBWAY RESTAURANT program.

Professionals Innisfail, AB needs F/T Food Counter Attendant.

Please forward resumes to Must be Mature and willing centralalbertacareers@ to work any shift. gmail.com $11.00/hr. Fax resume to DSM INC. 403-227-6176 or email looking for laborers, d_merkley@telus.net in the Innisfail area.

ALSTAR is a long standing Salary is $14.30/hr. Fax and quickly growing resume to: 403-314-0676.

Gas & Oilfield Construction Company and is looking to EXP’’D drywall tradesmen fill the following position: & laborers req’d, Phone 403-348-8640 Human Resources THE RUSTY PELICAN is Coordinator EXPERIENCED repair now accepting resumes for person or HD Mechanic to Successful candidate will a well experienced be required to relocate to work in Clive area shop.

F/T SERVER Hinton, Alberta Exp. working on highway Apply within: 2079-50 For complete Job Description tractors and trailers, Class Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. & Application Form, 3 an asset. We offer an Fax 403-347-1161 Phone please go to our website 8:30-5 work day. All tools calls WILL NOT be accepted. supplied. Health and denwww.alstaroilfield.com Please Quote Job tal benefits. Fax resume to White Goose Stettler #61960 1-855-784-2330 or call Kitchen helper Full Time, 1-877-787-2501 Salary: $11.50 Hourly for 40 hours per week EXPERIENCED The easy way to find a Location: Stettler, Alberta SHEET METAL buyer for items you want to Apply In Person INSTALLERS sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone X-STATIC Req’d for Residential 309-3300.

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Preference to FOR P/T registered Apprentices Oilfield is looking for journeyman picker operator.Top wages and benefits. Safety tickets required. Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128.

No phone calls.

APPLY IN PERSON AFTER 3 PM.

Morrisroe

850

EASY!

Call HR Dept: 780-467-9897 • Fax: 780-463-3346 jobs@vdmtrucking.com

LAST of the downsizing.

Tools, shelving, bedding, books, square dance attire, bdrm. suite, chesterfield, loveseat, all garage sale tables, and more. 47 Mitchell Ave. July 26, 10-7 Fri. 10-6.

Trades

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I N S T R U M E N TAT I O N Technician Job Description The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, repair and calibration of electronic instrumentation.

Preference will be given to those with a Post secondary certification in Electronics Farm Work Engineering or Instrumentation Farm workers needed for Strong computer skills Lonkar offers an immediharvest season. Experiate benefits package enced combine (case 8010), grain cart and class i n c l u d i n g a m a t c h i n g 1 semi drivers needed for RRSP plan. Please submit your resume to: harvest in south eastern 8080 Edgar Industrial alberta in the Foremost Drive Red Deer AB, T4P area. Room, board and 3R3 Fax: 403-309-1644 meals included. Call Richard at 403-647-7391. Email: careers@lonkar. com

Coming Events

800

ABEL CORPORATION is looking for candidates for the following positions:

WANTED: Sterilization Technician for Rimbey Dental Care.

Must be meticulous & work well in a team setting.

Starting wage $12-$15/hr depending on exp.

Please fax resume to 403-843-2607

Janitorial

Oilfield

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DENTAL ASSISTANT We are looking for a level II RDA who is excited about dentistry and wants to help us provide excellent high-end dental care for our patients.

Must be willing to learn new skills and perform at an accelerated level. Must have good communication skills and be organized.

4 day work week with generous bonus plan.

6 week paid vacation.

This is a great career opportunity.

Please submit resume to Dr. Brian Saby, #100-3947 50A Ave. Red Deer, T4N 6V7 or email: info@saby.com 403-340-3434 or 403-348-7069

Oilfield

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740

Dental

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 25, 2012 D3

850

Truckers/ Drivers

860

880

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ADULT & YOUTH CARRIER NEEDED TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

Wanted for delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life In

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

Central AB based trucking company reqires

GLENDALE Goodall Ave & Grimson St. Gunn St. & Goodacre Cl.

OWNER OPERATORS

Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599 WANTED honest reliable, person/persons to rebuild a deck, in Sylvan Lake, contact Wendy or George 403-887-2113

in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

CLASS 1 DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

PINES Pearson Crsc.

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

Req’d in Sylvan Lake Immediately.

Phone 1-877-463-9664 or email resume to info@

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

capilanotrucktraining.

com

Welders Needed Immed.

For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

CLASS 1 and 3 drivers req’d for road construction.

Water truck and truck and pup exp. preferred. Living allowance incld. Fax 403-309-0489 CLASS 3 WATER HAULER needed. Only those with Drilling Rig Water Hauling experience need apply.

Need H2S & First Aid tickets.TOP WAGES PAID Fax clean drivers abstract and resume between the hours of 9 am to 6 pm to: 403-746-3523 or call 403-304-7179

and Machinists with CNC and manual experience.

Pace is a well-established, long standing business in Red Deer. Our company is focused on providing the highest of quality to all our customers. We are presently looking for selfmotivated, goal-oriented individuals, willing to learn, possessing high standards, looking for longterm employment and would like the opportunity to join our team. Please drop off your resume, in person, Or mail to Pace Manufacturing at 6820-52 Ave., Red Deer, AB, T4N 4L1 E-mail: pace@telus.net or Fax to: 403-340-2985

EXPERIENCED

Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed.

CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy.

References Req’d.

Exc. salary & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 hartwell@telus.net

860

APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER Family owned & operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our delivery department. Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and benefit plan.

We are currently looking for an experienced Delivery Driver to work out of our Red Deer Warehouse.

The ideal candidate will: * be able to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100 lbs * possess exceptional customer service skills * enjoy working within a diverse team * hold a valid driver’s license and a clear drivers abstract Launch your career with a well known and respected company. Become a part o f t h e s u c c e s s f u l Tr a i l team by applying in person to: Colin Parsons in person at #6 4622 61 Street in the Riverside Industrial District, Red Deer. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

BUSY CENTRAL AB company req’s exp’d. Class 1 drivers to pull decks.

Assigned truck, exc. wages and benefits pkg. Paid extras. Family orientated.

Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm Busy Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers. We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net

CLASS 3 driver with air endorsement required for our red deer location. Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening. Fax resume with current driver abstract to 403-346-6721.

880

51 Street & 43 Ave. area

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info ADULT UPGRADING

* GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades

Academic Express 340-1930

www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in WEST LAKE WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

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Blue Grass Sod Farms is looking for Yard personnel Seasonal full time. Must have a class 5 license.

Please send all resume’s attn. Nursery Dept. Fax 403-342-7488, Email nursery.man@bg-rd.com BURNT Lake Trail Construction Ltd has an opening for a full time permanent position for a Carpenter helper in the red deer area. Duties include all aspects of residential and commercial construction. $17-$20 hourly. Fax resume to: 403-347-0929.

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

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life twice weekly in

ESSO IN PONOKA Hiring Supervisor Up to $15.65/hr + benefits. Fax resume to: 403-783-8273

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Very busy Red Deer Flooring Company is seeking Interior designer (male or female). Must have an eye for design and professional attitude.

Commercial & Residential Estimating: Floor & Wall Tile, Hardwood, Laminate and Carpet. Wages are negotiable based on experience & benefits avail. Fax 403-309-3000

Call Rick at 403-314-4303 F.T. WAREHOUSE

Needs a Drivers licence, some heavy & light lifting, friendly, personnel.

Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays, exc. wages & benefits.

Fax to: 403-309-3000.

Drop off: #9 - 7619 50 Ave Red Deer, AB

Interior Designer

GROWING TAXI COMPANY in Stettler needs drivers.

Part time and full time positions available. Clean Drivers abstract required Contact 403-742-1444

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 Accounting

1010

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

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Cleaning

1070

Complete Janitorial

ADULT CARRIERS REQUIRED for Early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate in Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details

314-4307

880

HYPE MARKETING is currently looking for students to join our award winning team. We do marketing for 34 newspapers across Canada and Red Deer is the Number 1 team! Here’s why.....

www.performancemaint.ca 403-358-9256

Contractors

1100

Black Cat Concrete

Sidewalks, driveways, garages, patios, bsmts. RV pads. Dean 403-505-2542 BLACK PEARL CONCRETE Garage/RV pads, driveways, patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285

* Great customer service * Must have a valid driver’s license * Clean drivers abstract * Ability to work unsupervised * Ability to work with others * Lumber experience an asset but not a requirement * Physically demanding * High pace * Must be able to work weekends Please forward resumes Attention Manager to fax # 403-887-3625 Or email to: resumes@ lakesiderona.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LOCAL GOLF COURSE requires Full Time grounds personnel. Fax resume to 403-343-3886 or email par@reddeergolf.com

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at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com RENTAL STORE looking for tent laborers. Seasonal full-time. Apply within 5929-48 Ave. or sales@ parklandrentals.com

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629

BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 COR CONSTRUCTION ~Garages ~Decks IRONMAN Scrap Metal ~ Fencing ~ Reno’s.

Recovery is picking up 35 years exp. 403-598-5390 scrap again! Farm machinDALE’S Home Reno’s. ery, vehicles and industrial.

Free estimates for all your Serving central Alberta. reno needs. 755-9622 403-318-4346 cell 506-4301 Yard Work / Reno / Tree / RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Junk Removal 403-396-4777 Call Roger 403-348-1060 Moving & SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible Storage fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ BOXES? MOVING? 302-9210.

SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

SOFA, cloth, dark brown, exc. cond. $50. Moving Must Sell. 403-391-4276

FREE

for all Albertans

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

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Misc. for Sale

stuff 1500-1990

Auctions

TOP WAGES, BENEFITS, Exp’d. Drivers & Swampers required.

MAPLE LEAF MOVING Call 403-347-8826 or fax resume to: 403-314-1457.

Central Alberta LIFE The newspaper far mers look to for best values in: *Farm Machinery, *Feed & Grain, *Livestock, *Trailers, *Supplies & *More.

CHECK US OUT CALL 309-3300

1760

4 GLASS bottom steins(alum) $32; decorative stein with music box $20; 6 tall 8 oz. glasses (sherry style) $10; green flared chip/dip bowl set $8; large white turkey platter $5; large blue enamel roaster $12; med. blue enamel roaster $6; wood burning art work picture, moose in meadow (one of a kind) 42” x 35 1/2” $60; driftwood 31 1/2”L x 9 1/2”h stained $45 403-314-2026

CLASSIFICATIONS

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. CANNING jars for sale, 347-5855 Classifieds...costs so little quarts $6.50 dozen; pints $6/dozen, misc jars free; 4 Saves you so much! padded lawn chairs, $15/ea. 403-347-7658

EquipmentHeavy

1630

DOUBLE HAMMOCK, not free standing, weather resistant quilted fabric, asking $60, 403-352-7795

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

Farmers' Market

FOR SALE: MOTO-SAT H.D. T.V. DISH (Shaw) for a Motorhome complete w/a G.P.S. & a Nomad programmer, used one year it is just like new.

Asking price is $2,000.

Call (403)347-6817, or e-mail lmwalkerb35543@yahoo.ca

1650

ALBERTA Spring lamb, cut and wrapped by the piece, 1/2 or whole carcass.

Come see our 100 mile radius store. Brown Eggs and Lamb 403-782-4095 BISON meat cut & wrapped, no medicine or growth hormones 340-9111 or 342-0891 after 6 EAST Hill SASKATOONS OPENING Fri. July 27, 3 kms. East of 30th Ave. on Hwy. 11 Open Sat. - Sun. 9-5, Mon. - Fri. Noon-8 . 4L, $10 U-pick 403-342-6213 or 392-6025

METAL WHEELBARROW $25, call 403-357-9664 OLDER Sony Trilitron tv, 16”, color, remote, works good $5; Star Choice receiver $5; portable radio/cassette, Sharp, 12v/110 or 8 D cells $10; metal record holder $8; 8 track tape holder $5 403-314-2026 QUEEN Ann chair $10; 2 house plants $10/ea. metal desk $50; office chair $20; Wearever ricer/juicer $40; barometer $15; thermometer $15; Pyrex coffee pot $10; Pyrex tea pot $10 403-346-7991

1660

Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. Pickup or Del. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. All Types.

P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 birchfirewoodsales.com

Maintenance Person Garden

Please contact QUITCY

Feeling blue, under the weather? Come in and let us pamper you.

Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave. www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels 403-986-6686

lour, Sklar, good shape 88” long sofa, no pets, n/s, $140; record cabinet stained wood 26” x 15” x 22”h $45 403-314-2026

Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

LOOKING for laborers and flaggers for road construction. Fax 403-309-0489 Req’d. F/T employment.

Carpentry or flooring installation exp. is an asset (carpet, tile, lino & hardwood) but not necessary.

Must be neat, clean, professional, friendly, works well with others or alone.

Drivers License req’d.

Exc. wages, benefits & great working environment.

Please fax résumé to 403-309-3000 or drop off at 9-7619 50 Ave Red Deer, AB

1720

RED DEER WORKS SOFA and chair, tan ve-

AFFORDABLE

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

1280

Household Furnishings

Homestead Firewood

Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445

Massage Therapy

920

Career Planning

Firewood

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail.

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

Supplies

1680

LANDSCAPING mulch, $10.00 yard. Phone 403-346-3800 weekdays or 403-343-6182 eves. & wknds.

Health & Beauty

1700

HANDICAPPED wheel chair porch lift, electric. $1200. 403-342-2530

Household Appliances

1710

18 CU. FT. Fridgidaire, like new, white $200 obo 403-597-9929 APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

Household Furnishings

1720

3 PIECE BISTRO antique teak wood handcarved set $190, 403-347-8247, 403-550-4393

BED ALL NEW,

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr.

Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325.

302-0582 Free Delivery BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582.

COFFEE table and 2 end tables, solid oak. $125.

403-314-5528 DBL. reclining loveseat $80; Sony DVD $40 403-346-9635 HIDE-A-BED , GREEN, in good cond. $200.

403-346-0124 MOVING maple 2 seat couch, goo dcond. $45, 403-340-8837t SELF standing reading lamp w/halogen bulb, gold in color, $20, 403-357-9664

SENIOR DOWNSIZING Queen sheet set $6; small quilt, $15; Miracle foodchopper $6; elec. hand blender w/stand and container, $15; old platters, $12 & 15; old silver trim fruit bowl. $12; tupperware vegetable container, $5; green tupperware lettuce keeper $3; Kenmore toaster $4; old sauerkraut cutter, $6; steak knives 6 for $4; stainless steel heavy pot $12; heavy stainless steel frying pan $4; blankets, kid’s Christmas pattern $4; new compression socks, $8; old candy dish $4.50; blanket blue, $4; set of 54” dble sheet set $4; heavy cooking pot w/deepfrying basket $10; old vegetable serving bowl, $3.75; glass vegetable & dip dishes, silver tip, $9; super health cooking pot $12; gravy bowl w/tray $4; 403-346-2231

Office Supplies

1800

1 - Office Desk, $60 obo.

Dark Cherry wood color 2 - top drawers and 2 large “legal” drawer.

Leave msg @ 403-598-3986

Cats

1830

2 KITTENS TO GIVE AWAY Aprx. 6 weeks old.

Great for farm or as pets.

403-343-0730 QUITE, SOFT, ADORABLE KITTENS Free to a good home.

Litter trained. Assorted sizes & colours. Black w/chocolate brown highlights, tabby w/tan & brown markings. 403-782-2397

Dogs

1840

GERMAN Shepherd P.B. pups. Ready to go!

587-377-2288 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, 1 F, 2 M. Ready to go, 1st. shots.

Vet checked. Born May 13.

403-773-2240 or 304-5104 P.B. JACK RUSSELL puppies. $350.

403-896-9998 or 348-1810

1300

Work 3-7 days a week you choose the days! Hours are from 4:30 - 9:30 pm.

Earn extra money with daily cash bonuses!

Get paid weekly!

Escorts

Average earnings are $300 - $600 per week.

Candidates must be friendly, outgoing, and very good looking! Just kidding.

But seriously you need to self motivated and have a positive attitude. Sales experience isn’t necessary as training will be provided.

If you think you got what it takes, call now

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

1165

*LEXUS* 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT Busty Babe w/My Own Car! EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049 ROXY 26 Hot Blonde 403-848-2300 UPSCALE Hotties in town mydiamondgirls.org 403-550-0732

Handyman Services

1200

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for an honest reliable person to help on small renovations or jobs around your house? Call James 403- 341-0617

HELPING HANDS BUSY B’S HANDYMAN For Seniors. Cleaning, SERVICES LTD. cooking, companionship, We do fencing, decks, reno’s helping you/helping your landscape and more. Give us a buzz @ 403-598-3857 family. Call 403-346-7777 Free quotes. WCB, insured. Low Price Guarantee. www. helpinghandshomesupport.com TIRED of waiting? Call Tired of Standing?

Renovation Rick, Jack of all trades. Handier than 9 Find something to sit on men. Specializing in moin Classifieds bile home leveling and winterizing 587-876-4396

PIDHERNEY’S IS GROWING! We currently require a

UTILITY/BASE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN For work in and around the Red Deer area This successful individual will possess the following quali¿cations: • Have experience running a small base crew • Have blueprint knowledge and experience • Understands grade setting • Parking lot and subdivision experience an asset • Valid driver’s license Pidherney’s offers competitive wages based on experience & a medical bene¿t package.

Massage Therapy

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Please reference # KZWS - 0007

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

GRANDVIEW 69 Advocate $362/month $4347/year

Please fax resume to 403-845-5370 or email to hr@pidherneys.com

ANDERS AREA: Anders Close Ackerman Crsc.

Asmundsen Ave/ Arb Close

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

MOUNTVIEW 71 Advocate $372/month $4473/year

to set up an appt..

F/T YARD LABORER

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

services

WEST LAKE 77 Advocate $404/month $4851/year

Richard Schnurr 587-894-1199

INGLEWOOD AREA: Imbeau Close

Must have a reliable vehicle .

Please contact Rick at 403-314-4303

F/T Customer Service Representative. Must be avail. weekdays and Sat’s. Some outside work req’d. Computer skills an asset. Fax resume to 403-347-0788

880

SUNNYBROOK AREA: Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close

CARRIERS NEEDED For Advocate routes

Earn $500.mo. for 1--1/2 hrs. per day 6 days a week.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

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F/T Retail Trade Supervisor 2 positions $14.90/hr.

F/T Food Service Supervisor 1 position $13.00/hr.

F/T Food counter attendants 2 positions $10.70/hr.

1105903 AB Ltd. o/a Eckville Gas & Snacks, 5008 - 48 St. Eckville, AB T0M 0X0 F/T Retail Trade Supervisor 1 position $14.90/hr.

F/T Food Service Supervisor 1 position $13.20/hr.

F/T Food counter attendant 2 positions $11.50/hr 1105903 AB LTD. o/a Alhambra corner Hwy.11 R R 54 AB TOM OCO F/T Retail Trade Supervisor 1 position $14.90/hr.

F/T food service supervisor, 1 position $13.20/hr.

F/T food counter attendants 2 positions $11.50/hr 1373883 AB Ltd. o/a Caroline Gas & Snacks. #1 4903 50 Ave. Caroline AB T0M 0M0 Please send resumes by e-mail, mail, fax or in person Fax: 403-746-3229 shinbukap@hanmail.net or mail to Box 506 Eckville T0M 0X0 until July 31, 2012

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EASTVIEW 82 Advocate $430/month $5165/year

880

880

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INGLEWOOD AREA ANDERS AREA VANIER AREA LANCASTER AREA

Adult Education & Training

FOR recycling company in Central Alberta. Must be able to work independently and enjoy sales. Class 3 license needed. Call 403-635-4123 or fax 403-329-1585 or email tdtren@telus.net LOCAL ACID Transport company looking for expd’ F/T Class 1 truck driver.

Top wages and exc. benefit pkg., Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-346-3766 TOW TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for Morning Newspaper delivery in the Town of Stettler

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

253007G26

We are expanding and looking for Apprentice & Journeyman Welders to work with us. We specialize in Repair and Maintenance as well as custom fabrication of shacks & components. We have a variety of jobs coming through our door on a daily basis. The ideal candidate would have some mechanical ability and a desire to learn. Please send your resume & references by email to info@absolutefusion.ca or fax your resume to 403-309-7134. No Phone Calls Please

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MICHENER

ROUTE AVAIL.

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available!

WELDERS

Truckers/ Drivers

LANCASTER Lampard Crsc. area & Lord Close area.

880

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1280

* NEW * Executive Touch.

Relaxation massage for men. 5003A - Ross St. 403-348-5650 HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269

Yard Care

1430

Tree Pruning,Topping and Removal by a Certified Arborist,Hedges too! call Randy at 403-350-0216 YARD maintenance, hedge trimming services Call Paul 587-679-0917

TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300 ASSOCIATIONS

www.centralalbertahomebuilders.com Central AB Home Builders 403-346-5321 www.reddeer.cmha.ab.ca Canadian Mental Health Assoc. www.realcamping.ca LOVE camping and outdoors? www.diabetes.ca Canadian Diabetes Assoc. www.mycommunityinformation.com /cawos/index.html www.reddeerchamber.com Chamber of Commerce 403-347-4491

HEALTH & FITNESS www.liveyourlifebetter.com Lose weight naturally with Z-Trim www.dontforgetyourvitamins.net The greatest vitamins in the world www.matchingbonus123.usana.com the best...just got better!! www.greathealth.org Cancer Diabetes DIET 350-9168

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

BALLOON RIDES

www.workopolis.com Red Deer Advocate - Job Search

www.air-ristocrat.com Gary 403-302-7167

PET ADOPTION

BUILDERS www.fantahomes.com 403-343-1083 or 403-588-9788 www.masonmartinhomes.com Mason Martin Homes 403-342-4544 www.truelinehomes.com True Line Homes 403-341-5933 www.jaradcharles.com BUILDER M.L.S www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 403-346-7273 www.albertanewhomes.com Stevenson Homes. Experience the Dream.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES www.ultralife.bulidingonabudjet.com MLM’ers attract new leads for FREE!

CLUBS & GROUPS www.writers-ink.net Club for writers - meets weekly

COMPUTER REPAIR

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

REAL ESTATE www.homesreddeer.com Help-U-Sell Real Estate5483

RENTALS www.homefinders.ca Phone 403-340-3333 www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments

SHOPPING www.fhtmca.com/derekwiens Online Mega Mall 403-597-1854

VACATIONS www.radkeoutfitting.com AB Horseback Vacations 403-340-3971

WEB DESIGN

www.albertacomputerhygiene.com

affordablewebsitesolution.ca

AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

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D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 25, 2012

FAST TRACK PHOTOS Call 403-309-3300 to get your vehicle pictured here

DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 MAZDA 6, black, 4 cyl, 5 spd.

Exc. cond. $8900 obo.

403-396-6997

2007 CHEV 2500 HD 4x4 Crew, loaded, 198,000 km. $10,600.

403-348-9746

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 SUNVOYAGER 40’, 4 slide-outs, 1 owner, N/S, no pets, $84,800. 780-372-2079

2007 DODGE Laramie 1500 full load, 4 dr $14,900 403-346-9816

2008 F-350 Harley Davidson 4X4 diesel, 85387 kms, $39888.

403-348-8788 Sport & Import

1979 Bronco XLT, 4X4, 460, auto, complete resto. $13,888. Sport & Import 403-348-8788

2001 HONDA Accord EX Coupe, V6, leather, sunroof, exc. cond.

194,000 kms. $5300.

403-352-1863

2004 FORD F150, 4x4, Supercab s/b with topper.Very good shape

CAT DIESEL 1986 Fords F700. 5 speed hi/low range. Everything in great working order. $13,800. 268,000 km.

403-348-9746

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Pot shops bomb out in L.A. BYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted to ban marijuana shops outright until it has clearer guidance from the state’s highest court, after being unable to rein in the hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries that have cropped up across the nation’s second largest city.

The 13-1 vote drew an angry, profanity-laced response from some medical marijuana advocates who attended the council meeting.

If approved by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the storefront ban would go into effect after 30 days. The mayor’s office did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment on the council vote.

In the interim, letters will be sent to as many as 900 dispensaries advising them of the ban.

The city has fumbled with its medical marijuana laws for years, trying to provide safe and affordable access to the drug for legitimate patients while addressing worries by neighbourhood groups that streets were being overrun by dispensaries and marijuana users.

“Relief is on the way,” said Councilman Jose Huizar, who introduced the so-called “gentle ban.”

Many cities have struggled with medical marijuana ordinances, but none has had a bigger problem than Los Angeles, where pot shops have proliferated. At one point, the city ordered closure of the shops — a process that failed amid lawsuits and conflicting rulings by appellate courts.

This time around the city has a stronger case if faced with lawsuits by pot shop owners, city officials said. A recent appellate court ruling seems to support the new ordinance that refers to a marijuana collective as three or fewer people.

The ban also allows hospices and home health agencies to provide medical marijuana.

The ban comes during a confusing time for Californians — despite voter approval in 1996 for medicinal use of marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. The state Supreme Court has decided to clarify marijuana’s hazy legal status by addressing whether local governments can ban medical marijuana clinics. But a hearing has yet to be set by the high court.

Meanwhile, U.S. authorities have cracked down on pot clinics around the state, saying such operations remain illegal under federal law.

Los Angeles passed an ordinance two years ago that was supposed to shutter hundreds of pot dispensaries while capping the number in operation at 70. But a set of legal challenges against the city by collectives and last month’s expiration of the ordinance thanks to a sundowner clause led to another surge of pot shops.

Romney attacks Obama’s foreign policy

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney issued a sweeping indictment Tuesday of President Barack Obama’s conduct of foreign policy, including a charge that the White House sought political gain by leaking classified details of the military raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

The stunningly sharp attack on Obama, issued in a Reno, Nevada, speech to the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, sets up Romney’s journey this week to Britain, Israel and Poland, key American allies.

Romney did not detail how, specifically, he would alter U.S. policy even as he implied that Obama had stood by as Washington lost global supremacy and leadership of the free world.

“If you do not want America to be the strongest nation on earth, I am not your president. You have that president today,” the former Massachusetts governor told the appreciative audience of veterans.

Both candidates have been trading charges over who was best able to reinvigorate the struggling U.S. economy, but have turned to foreign affairs in recent days in advance of their speeches to the VFW and Romney’s travels abroad. Polls show the economy remains uppermost in the minds of voters in what is expected to be one of the closest presidential elections in recent history.

The most serious charge among Romney’s many allegations against Obama was the accusation of leaking secrets. Romney demanded that a special independent counsel be assigned to investigate to ensure that those involved are “exposed, dismissed and punished. The time for stonewalling is over.”

Attorney General Eric Holder has appointed two federal prosecutors to get to the bottom of the leaks, but Romney suggested that wasn’t good enough.

D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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MacKay made the announcement Tuesday at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, where $5.1 million is being spent to expand the existing meteorological centre on the New Brunswick base.

He said the Gagetown facility will consolidate forecasting and briefing functions from Alberta to the East Coast, including the Arctic.

That will require the relocation of personnel, but he couldn’t say how many.

Work on the project at CFB Gagetown began this spring and is scheduled for completion by June 2014.

MacKay said renovations will also be done to accommodate more personnel at meteorological and oceanographic centres at CFB Esquimalt and CFB Halifax.

Both of those projects are in the design phase.

He said as the capabilities of the Canadian Forces have grown, so has the demand for more sophisticated weather services to support personnel during operations at home and abroad.

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Premiers, aboriginal leaders seized with mitigating violence against women

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — If Bernadette Smith could pull up a chair at Wednesday’s meeting between Canada’s premiers and aboriginal leaders, she would tell them about her missing sister — and chances are, the politicians would listen.

Violence against aboriginal women has surged to the top of the agenda for the premiers and the leaders of First Nations, Inuit and Metis groups gathering in Lunenburg, N.S. — and for that, Smith is grateful.

Talk and symbolic action, however, won’t cut it.

Smith’s sister, Claudette Osborne, disappeared off the streets of Winnipeg four years ago to the day — two weeks after giving birth to a daughter, and eight months after kicking her drug habit. She has never been found.

“When my sister went missing, it took them 10 days to put a media release out. They didn’t really take it seriously, and from what I hear from other families, it’s the same situation,” Smith said.

The chiefs, the premiers, law enforcement and the federal government all know what to do about violence against aboriginal women, she added.

“We know what the problems are, and we need some more resources put in place.”

First Nations researchers have estimated that there are more than 600 aboriginal women who have gone missing over the past two decades, and that problems of violence against aboriginal women are profound, on reserve and off.

The issue has been debated in aboriginal circles for years, but has taken on significant momentum since the arrest last month of Shawn Cameron Lamb, accused in a string of killings involving aboriginal women in Winnipeg.

Last week in Toronto, the issue became a rallying point for candidates competing for the post of national chief, and was the subject of much emotional discussion in the corridors of the annual general meeting of the Assembly of First Nations.

The chiefs passed an emergency resolution urging all levels of government to take action.

More than 1,300 chiefs and delegates at the meeting also signed a personal pledge to live violencefree and promote safety and security among aboriginal peoples.

Several speakers spoke passionately of the need to take action in their own communities as well, rather than rely on federal and provincial authorities — a call for men with domestic abuse issues to come forward, and a push towards holding a First Nations-led investigation.

Now, violence against women has taken its place alongside development of natural resources and education on the national agenda.

And not a moment too soon, said Sheila North Wilson, a spokeswoman for the Association of Manitoba Chiefs. She said the Manitoba government has been receptive to serious action in the past, but is now resisting calls for a broader inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women as long as the Lamb case is before the courts.

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Harper, Ford discuss stiff gun crime penalties in wake of mass shooting OSHAWA, Ont. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he and Toronto’s mayor discussed stiff sentences for gun crimes when they met today in the wake of a deadly mass shooting in the city.

Speaking at an unrelated announcement in Oshawa, Ont., Harper said he and Rob Ford talked about “some additional measures” to combat gun violence, but he wouldn’t give specifics.

The closed-door meeting requested by Ford lasted less than an hour at a Toronto police station blocks away from the site of a multiple shooting last week and the two left without speaking to reporters.

At the Oshawa event Harper lamented courts “attempting to strike down” some “tough penalties,” appearing to refer to recent decisions declaring mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes unconstitutional.

Ford met Monday with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair and secured permanent funding for anti-violence programs from the province.

McGuinty pledged $12.5 million in funding that was set to expire next year for specialized antiviolence police, but did not give Ford the $5 million to $10 million the mayor wanted to hire extra police officers.

The shooting at a community barbecue last week in Toronto left two people dead, including a 14-yearold girl, and 23 people wounded.

Australia was briefed on Halifax navy espionage case: media reports SYDNEY, Australia — Australian media reports say that country’s high commissioner to Canada was briefed on the case of a Halifax navy officer accused of espionage shortly after his arrest in January.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports on its website that the federal government briefed Louise Hand on the case of Sub-Lt. Jeffrey Paul Delisle, who is charged with passing information to a foreign entity that could harm Canada’s interests.

The newspaper cites information it obtained using Australia’s access-to-information laws, saying Hand discussed Delisle’s case with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s national security adviser.

But the paper says Hand’s cabled report on the briefing, which was sent to Canberra on Jan. 30, was withheld on national security grounds.

It says the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation was also briefed on Delisle’s case through its counterpart, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

Lawyer for suspected terrorist grills CSIS witness over torture info OTTAWA — A former spy service employee who helped compile the case against accused terrorist Mohamed Mahjoub says he didn’t rely on information tainted by torture.

The retired Canadian Security Intelligence Service employee, known only as CSIS Witness No. 3, tells a Federal Court hearing there was nothing to suggest the information from the spy agency’s data banks was obtained through brutal methods.

Yavar Hameed, a lawyer for Mahjoub, pressed the CSIS witness on the point, asking how he could be sure the information from allied agencies was not tainted.

Hameed noted that CSIS policy at the time allowed it to use information derived through torture as long as it could be independently corroborated.

The federal government is trying to deport Mahjoub using a national security certificate, claiming he was a high-ranking member of an Islamic terrorist organization.

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Public Safety Minister Vic Toews has requested that the U.S. turn over the sealed eight-hour video of the interview with Dr. Michael Welner, whose damning testimony helped prompt a military commission jury to sentence Khadr to 40 years.

However, partial transcripts offer some insight into the forensic psychiatrist’s approach and into how Khadr, now 25, envisaged life on his return to Canada.

“What do you think it would be like for you, as a devout Muslim, living in Canada?” Welner asks in the interview that took place over two days in June 2010.

“I’d practise my religion, and everybody can practise his own religion,” Khadr answers.

“Do you feel that it’s easy to practise your religion in a devout way there?”

“Well, I hope nobody would tell me not to practise my religion, but I think I have confidence that Canada is not going to try to harm me.”

The Welner-Khadr interview has taken on new prominence with Toews’ demand it be turned over so he can determine whether the Canadian citizen poses a threat to public safety.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 25, 2012 D7

Victims’ families prepare goodbyes CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The families of those killed in the Colorado theatre massacre planned their final goodbyes Tuesday, their anger stirred by the sight of suspect James Holmes in a courtroom with dyed orange hair and glassy eyes.

Tom Teves, the father of one of the 12 people Holmes is accusing of killing in Friday’s shooting rampage, called the suspect “a coward” for allegedly attacking defenceless victims. Another 58 people were wounded in one of the worst mass shootings in recent U.S. history.

Robert Blache watched video clips from Holmes’ silent, seemingly dazed court appearance with his injured daughter Christina, who was shot in both legs at the midnight premiere of the new Batman film The Dark Knight Rises.”

“He doesn’t look surprised at any of it, but he seemed amazed at what was happening. I’m pretty sure he’s not sane,” Blache said.

After Holmes was led back to his solitary confinement cell, victims’ families were left to plan funerals for as early as Friday.

Holmes is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, and he could face additional counts of aggravated assault and weapons violations. He won’t be formally charged until next Monday.

Police expect months of working with behavioural analysts and scrutinizing Holmes’ relationships to establish a motive. They have said Holmes isn’t co-operating.

Prosecutor Carol Chambers said her office is considering the death penalty, but that decision will be made in consultation with the victims’ families.

Colorado has executed just one inmate since capital punishment was reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976.

An interview with a witness and a wounded theatregoer revealed that the gunman may have shouted at some of the victims before shooting them.

Friends Stephanie Davies and Allie Young said the gunman moved around the theatre, yelling and seemingly targeting people.

“He would shout, ’What are you doing? I said stand up!’ And he would pick people up. I saw him stand over someone. I just see hair and him holding the shirt and boom,” said Davies, 21.

Young, 19, was shot in the neck. Davies said she applied pressure to the wound and also managed to make an emergency call.

“We were laying there in the mouth of hell — there’s smoke and explosions and guns, bats flying across the screen because the movie’s still playing. It’s dark. It’s every child’s worst nightmare,” Davies said.

At a news conference in San Diego, where Holmes’ family lives, their law-

Warplanes, helicopters strike as battle for Aleppo intensifies

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SYRIA

With warplanes circling overhead, Syrian attack helicopters pounded rebel-held neighbourhoods in Aleppo on Tuesday in an escalation of the battle for the country’s commercial capital and largest city, residents and activists said.

Following a pair of rebel assaults on the country’s two main cities and a bombing that wiped out some of his top security last week advisors, President Bashar Assad on Tuesday reshuffled his top intelligence posts, dismissing one general and appointing a new national security council chief to replace the one killed in the blast.

The Syrian regime, deeply shaken after last week’s stunning attack on Assad’s inner circle and rebel advances, has turned to heavy weapons like artillery and helicopter gunships to uproot the opposition fighters in Damascus and now in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city at around 3 million.

“It’s like a real war zone over here, there are street battles over large parts of the city,” said Aleppo-based opposition activist Mohammed Saeed by

telephone as the sound of gunfire and explosions could be heard in the background. “Aleppo has joined Homs and Hama and other revolutionary cities.”

Four days into the rebel attack on Aleppo, Saeed estimated that the opposition fighters were holding large chunks of the city.

Facing a resilient opponent, the government responded Tuesday with attack helicopters to pound rebellious neighbourhoods, and fighter jets circling overhead periodically roared down and broke the sound barrier in an apparent attempt to cow the rebels.

“It’s the worst day of fighting in Aleppo so far, but I can’t tell what’s happening on the ground or who’s in control,” said a local writer in the Zahra neighbourhood, about 3 miles (5 kilometres) from some of the heaviest clashes.

“This is bad because in the end it’s the civilians who will pay the price of this street fighting,” he added on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.

yer refused to answer questions about him.

When asked if they stood by Holmes, Lisa Damiani said, “Yes, they do. He’s their son.”

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