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Son charged with murder TIM GUILBAULT, 58, FOUND DEAD ON ACREAGE NEAR INNISFAIL

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF The son of a former Red Deer City councilor has been charged with murder in the death of his father.

Aaron Guilbault, 31, of the Innisfail area faces a second degree murder charge in the homicide of Tim Guilbault, 58, of Calgary. Police confirmed Wednesday that Tim’s death was a homicide but did not reveal the manner of death.

Innisfail RCMP Cpl. A.J. Mand said Tim’s body was found inside his residence in Red Lodge Estates, an acreage near Innisfail where investigators believe Tim frequently spent weekends.

Mand said a family member discovered Tim’s body when they went to the residence to advise Tim of a separate family matter.

Aaron was arrested outside of Stettler in his father’s vehicle a few hours after the body of Tim was discovered.

“We had information he was traveling out that way,” said Mand. “We fanned out to our neighbouring detachments to be on the lookout for the missing

vehicle.”

Police said the traffic stop of Aaron was without incident.

Police say Aaron’s vehicle was found at the Red Lodge Estates address where Tim’s body was found.

Investigators believe Aaron was living in Tim’s Red Lodge Estates house at the time and that Tim used it as a weekend getaway.

Mand said they do not know when the homicide took place because they haven’t received the full report from the medical examiner.

RCMP said their investiga- Tim Guilbault tion found no signs of a breakin at the residence.

Red Deer major crimes unit Sgt. Brian Davison said police are not looking for any additional suspects in the investigation.

“We’re still in the infancy stage of the investiga-

tion and we’re still getting all the evidence,” said Mand. “We’ll consult with the crown counsel.”

Police say there is no documented history of any police involvement between Tim and Aaron or at the Red Lodge Estates house.

Tim’s mother, Hildegard Guilbault, also died later in the day on Monday. Tim’s daughter, Caroline, had a wedding scheduled for later this week.

Tim served as a Red Deer City Councilor for three terms from 1986 to 1995.

Larry Pimm served on city council from 1980 to 1995, working with Tim for nine years.

“I was just shocked,” said Pimm. “He was well respected in the community.”

Pimm said Tim beat him by seven votes in unofficial polls one election cycle.

“He was a tremendous councillor and a really good guy,” said Pimm.

“He was a very positive individual who always did his homework and made really positive contributions.”

Please see MURDER CASE on Page A2

AGRI-TRADE 2012

JUSTICE SYSTEM

Retired judge, mayor to lobby for courthouse

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A recent controversy over charges being stayed in an Airdrie sexual assault case because the accused didn’t get a timely trial reinforces why Red Deer needs a new courthouse, says a retired local Court of Queen’s Bench justice.

“If we can’t have a new court facility in five years we’re going to have that problem in spades in Red Deer,” said Jim Foster, who served on the bench until 2006 and is a former Alberta attorney general.

“And if judges find themselves forced to let major criminals walk the public are going to be outraged.”

Foster, the Central Alberta Bar Association and Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling have joined forces to lobby the province to commit to building a new courthouse in Red Deer.

Red Deer has only half of the 14 courtrooms needed, based on a recent review of regional courthouse standards.

To build support for their case, Foster and the mayor met a few weeks ago with local reeves and mayors to fill them in on the overcrowding situation and encourage them to write the province.

A meeting with Central Alberta’s six MLAs is being organized for early next month.

The group pushing for a new courthouse is pushing for a commitment from the province because the city has what it believes is an ideal site in waiting, the former RCMP detachment downtown.

It is hoped a land swap could be arranged to give the province the RCMP site and the city would get the existing courthouse.

Foster said those lobbying for a courthouse know that provincial finances are tight and are not expecting immediate action.

“We are not saying to the premier or the government build a courthouse immediately and spend millions and millions of dollars today,” he said. “We’re saying make a deal with the City of Red Deer to take over that site, and we want them to commit to building a courthouse on that site and have it completed within five years.”

Flewwelling agreed there is an opportunity that should not be missed.

“My interest is not in how quickly they build the courthouse. That has to be worked out with the government,” he said. “My interest, particularly as mayor of Red Deer, I want them to make a decision on the property so it can be held for them.”

Flewwelling said he has spoken with four of the six MLAs representing the region and they have been receptive to the prospect of meeting in early December. A date has not been set and the mayor said he has yet to send out official invitations.

Overcrowding and a lack of courtroom space have become a growing concern in the local legal community.

Just this week, Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Earl Wilson said a lack of court space imperiled a murder suspect’s right to a speedy trial.

Please see OVERCROWDING on Page A2

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City debt in a ‘reasonable spot’ DEBT PER CAPITA IS $2,163

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer’s debt per capita is on par with other Alberta municipalities.

Red Deer ranked fourth lowest out of eight municipalities in debt per capita in city released figures based on 2011 financial reports. The debt per capita is $2,163. This puts the city ahead of Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat and Wood Buffalo. Lethbridge has the lowest debt per capita at $744 followed by Strathcona County and Grande Prairie respectively.

The figures showed Red Deer’s debt limit was $402.7 million and the debt it carried was $196.7 million in 2011.

Adoption of the 2013 capital budget on Tuesday brought the city’s debt limit to an estimated $431.4 million. The city is estimated to carry a debt of $258.1 million or 59.8 per cent of the debt limit for 2013.

“We’re in a reasonable spot,” said Coun. Dianne Wyntjes. “What worries me is the pinch point in 2015.

That is probably going to be a worrisome year. But if you look at the history of the city. We’ll have been

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The city’s debt load is projected to peak at $336.8 million or 72.9 per cent of the $462 million debt limit in 2015. The debt per capita would be $3,374 in 2015.

At the city’s peak borrowing in 1983, the debt per capita was $1,559 or $3,434 in current dollars. The projected per capita is not expected to exceed the 1983 peak.

Coun. Tara Veer said she is pleased because a few years ago council had anticipated the peak debt load would reach 90 per cent in 2015. She said council has scaled back on spending and deferred multi-million dollar projects including the City Hall expansion to reduce the load.

Veer said interest rates are favorable for municipalities and at times it makes sense to incur debt.

“I like having a self-imposed ceiling for council because the province has the ceiling limitations,” said Veer. “I don’t want the city to meet that ceiling limitation. I think we need to leave room in debt capacity to respond to future and any emerging critical issues that will come our way.”

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Three teens have pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting of a five-year-old boy on an Alberta reserve. A3

Local business leaders fear U.S. President Barack Obama’s re-election will mean big government, high taxes and a sluggish U.S. economy for at least two years. C5

A2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012

Public safety team encouraged after positive bar patrol

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FEW SAFETY PROBLEMS FOUND counts. Names were withheld because charges hadn’t yet been laid.

“The biggest issue was the blocked and obstructed exits,” said Kelly.

Red Deer’s specialized law enforceKelly said for the most part, things ment team found no minors, but some appeared to be very well run. safety infractions, after patrolling Brent Harrington, inspections manthrough 13 drinking establishments in ager for the Red Deer region of the lithe city on Friday. quor and gaming commission, said that The Public Safety Compliance Team staff didn’t find any violations under — made up of RCMP, Red Deer Emer- the Gaming and Liquor Act or Gaming gency Services, Alberta Gaming and Li- and Liquor Regulation. quor Commission’s Red Deer branch, Harrington said it’s a good sign. and City of Red Deer’s “The primary focus Inspection and Licensing of the team is to go out Department — checked ‘WE DIDN’T HAVE there and work with our to see how safe the bar ANY MINORS IN licensees as well.” scene was.

Garth Gosselin, suTHE BAR, AND The team works with pervisor of environmenbar owners and managTHE CAPACITIES tal public health for the ers so they comply, and zone of Alberta WEREN’T OVER.’ Central if they don’t they would Health Services, said face violations or charg— CPL. SARAH KNELSEN that Friday night’s exeres. It checks on clubs for SUPERVISOR cise was worthwhile. He overserving of alcohol, said it was useful for he exceeding occupancy and another inspector to partner with limits, fire code violations and any vio- other law enforcement officers to do lence. the check.

Cpl. Sarah Knelsen, supervisor of “We noticed some food handling isthe community response unit and in sues at a few locations, some troubles charge of the RCMP part of the compli- with dishwashing at a couple of locaance team, said the team seems to be tions and we did close down a couple making inroads since it was formed. of hotdog carts (outside),” said Gos“We didn’t have any minors in the selin. bar and the capacities weren’t over,” “The Best Hot Dogs-Unit 1” opersaid Knelsen. ated by Ioan & Cornelia Moca was Knelsen said this is the second time shut down under orders of the Public in the year where the team has gone Health Act. Richard De Castro’s Kubie out. She said it seems to be working King hot dog unit was shut down. because RCMP found no infractions The team’s first organized walkand laid no charges through happened on Aug. 22 at the Te“Our ultimate goal is to make it safe quila Nightclub where it was found the for everybody and to have no charges bar had 12 minors in the drinking eslaid at the end of the night.” tablishment. A head count done by two The evening saw between three to members of the Red Deer Emergency five RCMP officers, two personnel from Services determined there were about Red Deer Emergency Services, two 225 people in the business, which is from Liquor and Gaming, and two from only permitted 100.

Alberta Health Services enter drinkThe City of Red Deer intended to ing establishments. revoke Tequila’s business licence, but Fire marshall Dale Kelly said that operators appealed. Red Deer Appeal some charges will be laid under the and Review Board has not yet released Safety Codes Act to four different op- its decision. erators. This will involve six different ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF

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MURDER CASE: Back in court in two weeks On council Tim advocated for a high speed rail link from Calgary to Edmonton as well as lowering residential lot prices and once advocated for a five year moratorium on new facilities.

Tim left council when he was 41 years old.

As well as being a city councilor Tim worked for Nova Chemicals in Joffre, Alta. in the 1980s and 1990s.

More recently Tim worked alongside his son Aaron at Guilbault Associates Ltd. Founded in 2004 the company’s website lists Tim as the founder and Aaron is listed as a search and human resources consultant.

Aaron made his first court appearance in Red Deer court yesterday and has reserved his plea. He will return to court in two weeks. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

OVERCROWDING: Denies ‘access to justice’ In June, the Central Alberta Bar Association passed a special resolution that says Central Albertans are being “denied access to justice because they cannot obtain access to court facilities within a

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reasonable period of time.”

In a letter to local MLAs, the association notes three reviews of the courthouse done in the last 20 years have recommended expansion but nothing has been done.

Foster said the issue is not just about criminals.

“People think that courthouses are for people who are criminals and people who pay traffic fines.”

However, much of the work done in the courthouse involves resolving family issues.

“The biggest population that’s affected by a dysfunctional courthouse aren’t criminals or traffic violators: it’s children. That’s the priority we should have on this and that’s the message we have to get out as well.”

Foster said he knows the province is aware of local crowding issues, but he’s not sure the premier realizes expanding the existing courthouse is not feasible.

In an October stop in Red Deer, Premier Alison Redford said she was aware of the importance of adding more courthouse space and said it will be reviewed as part of an ongoing update of the province’s capital plan.

“I’m very aware of the fact as we move forward that the administration of justice is something that is respected because it can have constitutional impacts,” she said. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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to increase their debt ceiling.

Veer said she hopes the City of Red Deer would never be in that position because it would compromise the city’s ability to respond to emerging issues.

In recent years, city council has practiced a selfimposed policy of not exceeding the provincially prescribed debt limit and the self-imposed mandate of 90 per cent.

Veer filed a motion recently to put in policy the self-imposed mandate because she was concerned there would be a temptation to spend beyond the 90 per cent in 2015.

“To me it’s what you do with that debt,” said Wyntjes. “A lot of it is some of the pipes in the ground.

Those are infrastructure needs that we need to invest in.”

She said initiatives the city needs to invest in such as the regional wastewater management plant for the future growth. She said city council was prudent in earmarking dollars in the 2013 capital budget debate and further councils will have to follow suit.

Much of the city’s debt was incurred for the large infrastructure projects including the upgrades to the waste water and water treatment plants ($44 million combined outstanding), the Civic Yards relocation ($79 million outstanding) and Storm Offsite projects ($12 million).

City manager Craig Curtis said the Conference Board of Canada recommends municipalities take on debt so the facilities pay for the cost instead of saving in advance.

In Alberta the debt limit is calculated based on 1.5 times the revenue for most municipalities The additional projects increased the debt by $5 million but the actual borrowing for 2013 is around $47.7 million. This accounts for borrowing against projects approved in 2012 and earlier budgets. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Three teens guilty of manslaughter

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Profeit acquitted of all charges

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer man accused of attacking a friend while sharing drinks and drugs in her apartment has been acquitted of all charges, including assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and mischief.

John Profeit, 34, was tried before Judge Thomas Schollie in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday. He was accused of slashing Delsey Lightfoot, 31, while he and his girlfriend were visiting with her in the early hours of Jan. 22.

Schollie said after hearing final arguments from Crown prosecutor Jillian Brown and defence counsel Krysia Przepiorka that there is no doubt Lightfoot was injured at some point during the visit.

A police officer called to the scene at about 3:55 a.m. testified that he found her on the floor of her bathroom, wedged between the tub and the toilet, bleeding from multiple wounds and wearing only a T-shirt and underwear.

Police witnesses said Profeit was found standing partway through an entry door at the Riverside Meadows apartment building. They said the bottom part of his shirt was saturated with blood and that they found blood on the walls and broken glass on the floor in the hallways and at the entrance to the second-floor apartment.

Lightfoot testified that Profeit smashed two framed pictures over her head, but that her memory of the night was incomplete and she could not explain all of her injuries.

Schollie said he found himself unable to believe the victim’s testimony, particularly her statement that the accused and his girlfriend had tried to buy her off.

Lightfoot’s testimony concerning the alleged payments was inconsistent and flew in the face of her oath to be truthful on the stand, said Schollie.

“I believe the police, they did their job. But I do not believe the victim.

The money had a lot to do with it,” he said.

Wednesday’s trial was Profeit’s second in less than two weeks. On Oct. 24, he was found guilty before Judge Jim Mitchell of assaulting police officers investigating complaints of an assault on Feb. 10 and of breaching conditions of his release on the Jan. 22 charges.

Profeit, who was held in custody pending the outcome of his trials, was sentenced to six months on the February charges.

The sentence was satisfied by six of the eight months he had served in remand at the time. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

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WETASKIWIN — Three teens have pleaded guilty to taking turns firing a gun at a home on an Alberta reserve, accidentally killing a five-year-old boy asleep in his bed.

Ethan Yellowbird was struck in the head by a bullet fired at the house on the Samson Cree First Nation in Hobbema in 2011. The reserve south of Edmonton has been plagued for years by gangs and violence.

The teens — 13, 16 and 17 at the time — each pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday during what was to have been the first day of their youth court trial in Wetaskiwin. More details of the shooting, including the motive, are to be revealed in court on Nov. 21, when a sentencing date is to be set.

Police have said the teens have ties to gangs.

“I just feel pity for them because they’re lost and so lost to the point they had to be involved in this type of lifestyle,” Ethan’s aunt, Melanie Buffalo, told reporters outside the courthouse.

She said the family is devastated and does not expect to get any justice out of the court system.

The Crown said he intends to seek the maximum youth sentence for manslaughter, two years in custody followed by one year of supervision. But Buffalo said it’s not enough.

“Two years for a wonderful, amazing little boy that we all loved is nowhere near equal.”

She said it doesn’t appear the teens are remorseful, although she added that perhaps when they grow up, they’ll realize the enormity of what they have done. “They’ll be adults, they’ll have their own children and maybe one day they’ll know the love that they have as a parent.”

ETHAN YELLOWBIRD Court heard the three youths came up with a plan to shoot up the house on the reserve and, at 3 a.m. on July 11, 2011, they walked up to the home with a loaded rifle.

The oldest teen fired one shot above and over the home, then passed the gun over. The other two each fired two shots at the house. It was one of those shots that killed Ethan.

“It’s a horrendous crime,” said Crown prosecutor Trent Wilson. “We’ve got incredible violence in Hobbema — kids killing kids. It’s just unacceptable.”

He said he understands Ethan’s family is frustrated that the teens will be sentenced as youth. But because the youngest teen was 13, he can’t be sentenced as an adult. And Wilson said it would be difficult to convince a judge

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The oldest teen, who is to turn 19 next month, is out on bail while the other two remain in custody. They face additional charges of aggravated assault and intentional discharge of a firearm, but Wilson said those charges will probably be withdrawn.

The Samson reserve is one of four that make up the Hobbema community, about an hour’s drive from Edmonton.

Police previously blamed most of the violence on the reserve on about a dozen gangs fighting over its drug trade. More than half the reserve’s 14,000 residents are under 18 and especially vulnerable to the lure of gang money and status.

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NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT BEING ELECTED AGAIN, SO HE CAN TACKLE TOUGH ISSUES LIKE CLIMATE CHANGE It’s hard to know how much impact New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s comments about climate change after Hurricane Sandy had on the U.S. election. It’s easy to overestimate that sort of thing, but President Barack Obama’s victory in several states was so razor-thin that Bloomberg’s last-minute intervention may have been deGWYNNE cisive. What’s DYER crystal clear is that Obama himself didn’t want to talk about it during the campaign.

Bloomberg, responding to the devastation he saw in New York City, laid it on the line. “Our climate is changing. And while the increase in extreme weather we have experienced in New York City and around the world may or may not have been the result of it, the risk that it may be ... should be enough to compel all elected leaders to take immediate action.”

The New York mayor, a former Republican, did not hesitate to assign praise and blame: “Over the past four years, President Barack Obama has taken major steps to reduce our carbon consumption, including setting higher fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks. Mitt Romney, too has a history of tackling climate change. ...

He couldn’t have been more right. But since then, he has reversed course.”

He said this only five days before the election, in the immediate aftermath of a national calamity that may well have been climate-related.

So did Obama pick up the ball and run with it? Certainly not. Apart from a one-liner about how climate change “threatens the future of our children” in a single speech, he remained stubbornly silent.

Rightly or wrongly, Obama and his team have been convinced for the past four years that talking about climate change is political suicide. Nor did he actually do all that much: higher fuelefficiency standards for vehicles was his only major initiative.

And Romney, of course, said not a word about climate change: you cannot take this problem seriously and retain any credibility in today’s Republican Party.

So was all the instant speculation about how Hurricane Sandy might finally awaken Americans to the dangers of climate change just wishful thinking? Not necessarily.

Obama faces a daunting array of problems as he begins his second term: avoiding the “fiscal cliff,” restraining

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But the biggest problem facing every country is climate change, and he knows it. Otherwise, he would never have appointed a man like John Holdren to be his chief scientific adviser.

Holdren, a former president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is one of the leading proponents of action on climate change. He is also savvy enough politically to understand why Obama couldn’t do much about it during his first term, and he didn’t flounce out in a rage when the president avoided that fight.

Obama rarely start fights he cannot win, and it was clear from the day he took office in 2009 that he couldn’t get any climate-related legislation through Congress. That’s why his fuel-efficiency initiative was his only first-term accomplishment on this front: that did not require legislation, and was done as a regulatory initiative by the Environmental Protection Agency.

To what extent has his re-election

changed this equation?

Second-term U.S. presidents, who no longer have to worry about re-election, often act more boldly than in their first term. The U.S. economy is clearly in recovery mode, and Obama will (quite justly) get the credit for that. That will give him more leeway to act on other issues, and the environmental disasters of the past year may finally be pushing American public opinion towards a recognition that the threat of climate change is real.

There is not yet any opinion-polling data on that, but it wouldn’t be surprising. This year has seen meltdown in the Arctic, heatwaves that killed over ten per cent of the main grain crops in the United States, big changes in the jetstream (which may be responsible for the prolonged high-pressure zone that steered Hurricane Sandy into New York), and then the fury of the storm itself.

It has long been argued that what is needed to penetrate the American public’s resistance to the bad news of climate change is a major climaterelated disaster that hurts people in the

United States.

Even if Sandy may not have been a direct consequence of global warming, it fills that bill. It may get the donkey’s attention at last.

There is no guarantee of that, and each year the risk grows that the average global temperature will eventually rise by over two degrees C and topple into uncontrollable, runaway warming.

Moreover, the Republicans still control the lower house of Congress.

But hope springs eternal, and at last there is some.

The past two weeks have seen an unexpected and promising conjunction of events: a weather event that may shake the American public’s denial of climate change, and the re-election of a president who gets it, and who is now politically free to act on his convictions.

As Businessweek (a magazine owned

by Michael Bloomberg) put it on last week’s cover: “It’s global warming, stupid.”

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

The new America is passing on the Republicans BOSTON — In a triumph of positive thinking, Mitt Romney wrote only one speech Tuesday, the one he would deliver in victory.

And in a nod to the precision of the world in which the former Massachusetts governor lives, he told reporters on his plane as it headed home on Tuesday that it was around 1,118 words.

TIM But as TuesHARPER day became Wednesday, the rewritten speech had not been delivered, the former Massachusetts governor stubbornly refusing to concede a close race in Ohio, even as the walls fell down around the Republican campaign everywhere else.

This was a much closer race than 2008, but a loss is still a loss and the repercussions will begin almost immediately for a deeply divided Republican party.

A list of excuses for a potential Romney defeat started percolating here in Boston and from Romneyfriendly commentators early in the evening — was it Hurricane Sandy, was it the Chris Christie bear hug with

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Barack Obama, were they still paying for the sins of George W. Bush, was it the infamous “47 per cent” video or the poorly timed, horribly crafted, untrue ad that went up in Ohio?

Moderate Mitt found his moderation mojo too late in the game.

Or did he just hit the Republican wall?

The Grand Old Party has been left behind by the changed U.S. demographics and unless it can find a way to reach out to non-whites, particularly make some type of case to Latinos in this country, it threatens to remain on the outside looking in on the White House.

All you had to do was survey the crowd here in Boston, where the city’s sprawling convention centre lit the night sky, a beacon of neon beckoning the faithful for a celebration.

Inside, it was dim and overwhelmingly white, thousands gathered, cheering only by rote as Republican strongholds stayed where they belonged, but swing states that Romney needed to complete his father’s failed journey fell into the Obama column or stubbornly remained too close to call.

When the major networks put Ohio in Obama’s column, a tepid party was over and a downcast crowd waited for the inevitable speech from their man.

Romney’s ground team appeared to deliver. Republican turnout was higher than in 2008 in many states where he outperformed John McCain of four

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years ago. It wasn’t that he didn’t stack up huge leads among white males or had fallen prey to the much-hyped gender gap.

When the numbers are sifted, shaken and stirred, it will become clear that the changing face of America, the growing Latino vote and ballots cast by African Americans moved the needle to Obama, giving him a second term.

This new America is passing Republicans by.

Despite his last-gasp strategy of campaigning in Pennsylvania and Ohio on election day, the results in the two states were sobering for the Republican.

Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan joined forces in Ohio on Tuesday, lunching on burgers and chili at a Wendy’s in Richmond Heights.

Then they flew to Pittsburgh, where hundreds of supporters were waiting to meet Romney, who was visibly moved by the reception and proclaimed it the minute he knew he had won.

“I can’t imagine an election being won or lost by, let’s say, a few hundred votes and you spent your day sitting around,” Romney told a Virginia radio station as he began his final day as a candidate.

“I mean, you’d say to yourself, ‘Holy cow, why didn’t I keep working?’ And so I’m going to make sure I never have to look back with anything other than the greatest degree of satisfaction on

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On the flight home, he reached for a sports metaphor to describe his campaign.

“I feel we have put it all on the field. We left nothing in the locker room. We fought to the very end. And I think that’s why we will be successful,’’ he told reporters travelling with him as he made his way home to Boston.

There was one more “what if” that strategists were questioning in the final days of the Romney campaign.

This was a gentler, warmer, sunnier Romney who reached out to American voters in the latter days of the race.

Gone were the jarring attacks on Obama, the gloomy view of the country, the dire predictions that it was on the road to Greece and the campaign (on both sides) was suddenly lifted from the muck in which had been mired.

This was a Romney talking about reaching across the aisle, his pride in country, his optimism about its potential. He seemed more comfortable in that skin, perhaps the first time in his long and winding road that he had felt comfort in any skin.

What if he had found that place earlier in the campaign?

It was finally his campaign of Clear Eyes and Full Heart. But the Can’t Lose part of that slogan was replaced

by Not Enough Votes.

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PM tries hard, soft sell for trade

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CHANDIGARGH, India — Stephen Harper is trying two different approaches to courting more Indian trade while on his tour of the country — the prime ministerial hard sell, and a soft sell that sometimes involves spicy food.

The soft sell was in full display Wednesday evening as Harper sat down to a meal on the sidewalk outside a strip-mall canteen in the Punjabi capital.

He tapped his hands on his knees as a traditional dance troupe whirled and shouted around him in front of “Deluxe Dhaba”.

A noisy gaggle of local media clamoured to get past security and see the spectacle.

At the tables around him were members of the Indo-Canadian caucus and some of the Canadian business delegation accompanying him on this leg of his trip. Personal, familial connections between Canada and India are viewed as a critical calling card for those who would like to increase two-way trade.

Even the energetic local dancers plan on studying in Canada next year at the University of the Fraser Valley in B.C. “Even in doing a regular business deal back home, you go golfing, you have dinners, you build that friendship and then the business comes and I think that’s part of what we’re doing here, is building that relationship overall,” said Tim Uppal, the minister of state for democratic reform whose parents are from this region.

Of course, visiting an area from which so many Canadians — and voters — hail suits Harper’s domestic interests as well. The Conservatives have won many ridings with the support of the Indo-Canadian community, including Ontario’s Brampton West, whose MP, Kyle Seeback, is along for the trip.

On his day-long stop in the Punjab, Harper also visited the historic Keshgarh Shahib gurdwara, a Sikh temple in the city of Anandpur, and the striking Sikh heritage centre designed by Canadian architect Moshe Safdie. Again, dozens of local media were there to capture the events, as well as Indo-Canadian reporters travelling with him.

The hard sell on trade has come in a series of meetings with Indian government officials, but also during a speech to the World Economic Forum on Wednesday morning just outside of New Delhi.

The prime minister laid out reasons why trade between the two countries should be much more robust. India needs energy — Canada has it in spades.

India needs many more educational institutions — Canada knows how to run them. Canada needs to broaden its trade horizons beyond the United States and Europe.

And there was a not-so-subtle warning to India about the cost of not letting trade and investment flow more easily. Bilateral trade sits at a mediocre

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with dancers from Sanatan Dharam College while out for dinner at a strip mall canteen in Chandigarh , India on Wednesday. $5.2 billion — the countries would like that to grow to $15 billion by 2015. They are still working on an investment protection and a free-trade deal.

“Canada understands that traditional economic linkages will not be sufficient to preserve our prosperity in this uncertain global economy,” Harper told the forum. “India, likewise, understands that while its aspirations are achievable, without the right policies and the right partners, a continuation of its high rates of economic growth is not inevitable.

“As I’ve said before, the untapped economic potential between us is massive and undeniable. But, massive and undeniable as that potential is, it will not develop itself.”

He joked later that Canada and India relations were like a Bollywood movie.

“Two young people meet,” he said to laughter.

“They know they’re meant for each other, but they

have obstacles to overcome.

“And, before the viewer loses interest, they do, in fact, overcome those obstacles and the happy ending ensues.”

Harper didn’t elaborate on what those obstacles are, but former trade minister Stockwell Day was more specific.

“It seems that in almost every area, no matter what you’re pursuing, there is a labyrinth of regulations and officials to deal with and rulemaking that’s accumulated over the decades...,” said Day, now chair of the Canada-India Business Forum.

“Millions of people have moved out of poverty in India, but much more could be done at a better pace.”

Harper’s last stop in India is Bangalore, the thrumming hive of high-tech and knowledge-based industry that has become India’s third-largest city.

First World War Votes may send B.C. pot up in smoke medal completes long journey home

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VANCOUVER — The future appears hazy for British Columbia’s thriving underground pot industry, even as two U.S. states have voted to allow citizens to legally use the drug recreationally.

Business consequences could range from mild to sending marijuana producers’ livelihoods up in smoke, depending on how much of the estimated $6 billion to $8 billion annual economy is currently being exported south of the border, analysts say.

Opinion on the impact varies considerably, but those advocating for Canada to adopt a more evidence-based policy on marijuana say this week’s votes mean Canada is falling behind the U.S. in developing evidence-based policy.

Voters in Washington State and Colorado passed ballot initiatives held alongside the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday that remove criminal penalties for the possession and sale of recreational marijuana. Should the U.S. federal government not challenge the initiatives, which directly opposes federal rules, the states will begin regulated sales of the drug. A similar initiative in Oregon failed to pass.

“Obviously we’re not sending the army to the B.C.Washington State border because of the vote,” said Dr. Evan Wood, founder of an ongoing campaign for marijuana legalization that includes health, legal and justice professionals.

Canadian opponents of legalization have often noted that decriminalizing pot would prompt a negative reaction south of the border that could make it

KAHNAWAKE, Que. — The medal awarded to a battle-scarred First World War soldier has been returned, almost a century later, to his family in the Mohawk community where he lived.

In 1919, Pte. James Beauvais returned from Europe with shrapnel in his chest and limited use of his left arm. Like all victorious Canadian and British soldiers, he was awarded a Victory Medal before being discharged.

The postwar period was filled with tragedy.

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harder for goods and people to cross back and forth, Wood noted. “This vote is obviously going to take that tool away that I think has quite successfully quashed debate on this topic in Canada.”

The coalition, called Stop the Violence BC, contends prohibition of marijuana is a failed strategy that fuels bloody gang wars and facilitates the influx of guns and cocaine when it’s traded into the U.S. via organized crime.

The value of the export pot market cannot be easily quantified because it’s based on smuggling. But experts who believe it’s hefty argue the market for well-known “B.C. bud” will shrink simply because it won’t be in such high-demand anymore in places like neighbouring Washington State, where users will be able to make legal purchases.

“It may not wipe out the entire market but probably wipe out most of it,” said University of B.C. economics Prof. Werner Antweiler, who says a substantial amount of B.C.’s marijuana — in the range of two-thirds — is pushed into the U.S. west coast.

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Ottawa, Boeing negotiate chopper support deal

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Six years after announcing a solesource deal to buy 15 battlefield helicopters and three years after signing the contract, the Harper government has finally sat down with Boeing to talk about how much it will cost to support the aircraft.

Haggling over the service price tag came as the U.S. defence giant announced it had already selected General Dynamics Canada to provide engineering support to the CH-147F heavy-lift choppers, which shuttle troops and equipment.

Internal documents show the air force was eager to see a deal cut over a year ago, in the summer of 2011, and listed the support contract as one of the major risks and uncertainties in the $4.9 billion program.

The Chinook purchase, originally intended to support troops fighting in Afghanistan, was red-flagged by former auditor general Sheila Fraser two years ago for delays and a 70 per cent spike in price between 2006 and 2010.

The officer in charge of the program, Col. Carl Doyon, says the support contract couldn’t be negotiated until Boeing had fulfilled its industrial commitments to the Canadian government, which was only done recently.

The fact the government is only now at the negotiating table scares opposition MPs, who say the Harper government’s sole-sourced deal has left taxpayers with very little leverage.

In a recent interview with The Canadian Press, Doyon said he’s confident an agreement can be struck within the government’s fiscal envelope.

“We’re proceeding with the program as planned,” Doyon said. “So far, this program has been on schedule and within budget, and this is good news for Canada and good news for taxpayers.”

But NDP procurement critic Matthew Kellway says the last time the Harper government went down this road, it got less than it bargained for with the sole-sourced purchase of the C-130J transport planes.

Officials waited to negotiate the 20-year in-service support contract with Lockheed Martin, and negotiations turned into a drawn-out affair when the company presented a proposal that was far more expensive than expected.

“Somebody on the government side needs to take a bargaining course,” Kellway said. “They keep identifying the product they want, lock it and then say how much is it going to cost, and taxpayers are getting tremendously disadvantaged.”

According to the 2010 auditor general’s report, just over $2.57 billion was set aside for “contacted inservice support” of the Chinooks.

The report said the delays in the program, prior to the signing of the formal contract in 2009, involved excessive demands from the air force for modifications to create a uniquely Canadian helicopter.

Fraser was also particularly critical of National Defence for not developing full life-cycle costs for both the Chinooks and the long overdue CH-148 Cyclone helicopters.

“Some costs have yet to be completely estimated and some elements needed for the capability are not in place,” the auditor complained.

“Without adequate cost information, National Defence cannot plan to have sufficient funds available

for long-term operation and support of the helicopters. Moreover, without sufficient funds, National Defence may have to curtail planned training and operations.”

The contractor did not agree to an interview and issued only a brief statement to say it was confident of reaching a deal.

“Boeing is on track to meet all (Industrial Regional Benefit) contractual requirements and to complete all active (Industrial Regional Benefit) obligations on time or ahead of schedule,” said a statement.

“Boeing is proud of its 100 per cent success rate on delivering offset around the world and stands by its commitments to Canada.”

The 15 Chinooks are due to be delivered in 2013.

A series of slide deck briefings, prepared for Defence Minister Peter MacKay and the tactical aviation wing of the air force, says the anticipated 20-year contract will be based on a so-called “power by the hour” concept which sees the price tag calculated on flying time.

The air force is under obligation to purchase the engines that power the helicopters and to present them to Boeing for installation.

Last year, the engine maker warned it may not be able to meet the Canadian requirement, something that forced military planners to consider stripping four engines from older model Chinooks that were used in Afghanistan, but are no longer in service.

Doyer said the crisis abated when the U.S. company reversed itself and said it could meet the order for 36 engines, two for each helicopter and six spares.

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Police in Ontario, British Columbia, make 10 arrests in major drug bust TORONTO — Ten men across two provinces are facing a raft of charges after a joint police task force began dismantling a national marijuana trafficking operation Wednesday.

The arrests marked the culmination of a sevenmonth-long investigation that netted a considerable quantity of cash and drugs, police forces in Toronto and Vancouver said in a statement.

Ontario’s Asian Organized Crime Task Force teamed up with police in British Columbia to initiate a series of raids in Toronto and Vancouver, officials said.

After executing eight search warrants in Toronto and three in Vancouver, police said they seized 295 kilograms of marijuana, $660,000 in cash and eight vehicles.

Toronto police said they arrested eight suspects currently living in Ontario, while officers in British Columbia took two men into custody.

The Ontario suspects range in age from 23 to 54 and mostly hail from Toronto, though police said one identified London, Ont., as his home town.

The Vancouver suspects, aged 26 and 29, will be sent to Ontario to face charges, Vancouver police said. The two men are slated to make their first court appearance in Toronto on Friday.

All 10 suspects face a variety of charges, including trafficking in a controlled substance, laundering proceeds of crime and participating in a criminal organization, police said.

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Plotting the endgame How health officials are preparing for the end of polio

BY HELEN BRANSWELL THE CANADIAN PRESS Public health officials plotting the strategy behind the effort to rid the world of polio are seeking approval for fundamental changes to the blueprint for the way the eradication program will eventually come to a stop.

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is asking for endorsement of changes it wants to make to the polio endgame, the tricky manoeuvring that will be needed to safely stop vaccinating against polio once it appears the viruses are no longer spreading and causing disease.

The initiative hopes the options it is proposing will speed up the end of polio transmission and make the final moves in this lengthy battle safer.

At a meeting in Geneva today, it is asking the World Health Organization’s vaccine experts — the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization — to approve recommendations aimed at making injectable polio vaccine a more crucial component of the endgame strategy.

Getting a green light from the committee, which goes by the acronym the SAGE, is only the first step in an approval process that would require countries to sign on as well. And the WHO’s point person for polio knows all countries aren’t there yet when it comes to agreeing to a role for injectable vaccine, or IPV as it is known.

“I think we have to accept that we are not at a point yet where every country has concurred to introduce this universally. Not at all,” Dr. Bruce Aylward, the assistant director-general for polio, emergencies and country collaboration said in a recent interview.

Since the polio eradication program was launched in 1988 it has relied on oral polio vaccine. OPV, in polio shorthand, costs pennies a dose and is easy to administer. Anyone can be trained to give the vaccine, two drops of which are squeezed from a eye dropper into an open mouth. It is given to millions of children in scores of countries every year.

By comparison, the injectable vaccine is substantially more expensive, currently running at around $2.75 a dose when procured through UNICEF, which buys in bulk for developing countries. (Children immunized with injectable vaccine need three or four doses each.)

And the $2.75 is just the cost of the vaccine. Factor in the syringes and the medical professionals needed to wield them, and it becomes clear why for many years IPV was only used by well-to-do countries. Of late, though, an increasing number of middle-income countries have been using it as well.

That’s because despite its higher price, IPV is safer than the oral vaccine, which is made from live but weakened polio viruses.

OPV causes polio in a small portion of children who get the vaccine or encounter the viruses used in the serum. It is estimated that one out of every 750,000 children will develop polio after getting their first dose of OPV. That is called vaccine-associated paralytic polio or VAPP. And the vaccine viruses, which inoculated children shed in their stools, can spread in an environment where sanitation is poor, moving from vaccinated child to unvaccinated child in tainted water or tiny bits of fecal matter picked up on a finger that finds its way into a mouth. If those vaccine viruses spread long enough, they regain their power to paralyze, acting like regular polio viruses. Polio cases caused by spreading vaccine viruses are called VDPVs — vaccine-derived polio viruses.

When wild polio viruses paralyzed scores of thousands of children a year, the benefits of oral vaccine over rode the risks of VAPP and VDPV cases.

Photos by THE CANADIAN PRESS and ADVOCATE news services

Top: An Indian child is administered polio vaccine in Kolkata, India, Sunday, June 17, 2012. Public health officials plotting the strategy behind the effort to rid the world of polio are seeking approval for fundamental changes to the blueprint for the way the eradication program will eventually come to a stop. Above: The worldwide distribution of polio in 2005. Left: An image of the human poliovirus.

But so far this year there have only been 177 cases of paralytic polio, in four countries. When the world gets down to a few dozen of cases of polio a year, the continued heavy reliance on OPV will risk seeding the world with vaccine viruses that could spread and trigger outbreaks of VDPV cases.

In essence, the question is: When is it no longer safe to fight fire with fire?

Some experts have been saying for years that injectable vaccine has to play a role in the phasing out of oral vaccine. And for years the polio campaign leadership resisted those calls, saying the scientific evidence was not there to support the move.

These days, though, they are IPV converts. And they are asking the SAGE to urge that all countries vaccinate all vulnerable children with at least one dose of injectable vaccine as part of the endgame strategy. The thinking is that if vaccine viruses start spreading more broadly in the phasing out of the oral vaccine, children will have some protection from the dose of IPV. Aylward suggested an outbreak of vaccine-derived polio in Nigeria that started in 2005 has shaped thinking about the risk vaccine viruses pose. So far there have been 381 cases of paralytic polio in that outbreak, which has not yet been extinguished.

“There’s increasing evidence that these things are real. They can persist and take some time to knock out. And Africa may be at the greatest risk due to

the gaps in immunization coverage there,” he said.

It’s know that vaccine viruses spread best in areas where the percentage of children who are fully immunized is low.

But 24 years into the eradication effort, many countries are eager to stop spending money on polio vaccination entirely. Earlier this year, in fact, Bangladesh debated whether it could cut its national immunization day, a cornerstone of polio control efforts. (The government was urged not to and it followed the advice.)

Aylward said the polio campaign partners are working hard to find a way to get the price of injectable vaccine below $1 a dose and ideally closer to 50 cents a shot. At that rate, more countries would buy into the IPV plan, he said.

Options on the table include using a smaller dose but injecting it into the skin, rather than the muscle, because that triggers a better immune response, or using a boosting compound called an adjuvant with the vaccine to allow for smaller doses.

“The issue now is making sure that there are affordable products available but then also that countries will accept to do that,” Aylward said. “Because there are a lot of countries that wish they could just stop OPV cold.”

The polio eradication campaign is a partnership of Rotary International, the WHO, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

It currently hopes to halt the spread of polio in the three countries which have never stopped transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan — by 2014-15. (The fourth country to report cases this year is Chad, which has seen sporadic importations of polio from Nigeria.) If that goal is reached, the world would be declared polio free three years after the last case occurred.

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Insects like to migrate indoors The outside insects and plants are dormant. Not so with the ones in a warm environment. Insects that migrated indoors in the fall or summer are very active will have had enough time to become noticeable.

Take time to examine inside plants to see if they are home to undesirables. It is best to discover the insects before the leaves become mottled, covered with sticky residue or webs appear.

As many of the insects are small use a magnifying class.

Check the undersides of leaves and areas where leaves or branches join together.

Tiny insects called spider mites frequent the bottom of leaves. They are small and LINDA can often be mistaken for leaf TOMLINSON marks or specks of potting medium.

Like other insects, spider mites lay their eggs along the leaf’s vein to make them less noticeable. When a plant is badly infected with spider mites small webs will be visible between the leaves and stems.

Aphids are easy to spot as they are larger green or white insects that are often translucent.

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They are also found on the undersides of leaves or on soft new growth. These insects will secrete a sticky residue which will be visible on lower leaves, the pot and the floor.

When the aphid colony becomes too large for the amount of food available the next generation is born with wings to allow them to fly to a new food source.

Insects called Scale are brown, flat, oblong disks that are usually located on stems. Once established these insects cling to the bark sucking nutrients from the plant. Do not be fooled into thinking Scale is part of the plant because it is stationary.

Mealy bugs are white, fuzzy and sticky to the touch. They can be anywhere on the plant but are usually found where branches interconnect Another common insect is White fly. They are tiny white flies that live on the undersides of new growth.

Touching the top of an infected plant will send the flies fleeing in all directions.

Tiny black gnats that look like fruit flies are very common. They indicate that a plant in the area has been over watered. While these gnats are annoying they do not hurt the plant.

As insects can harm and eventually kill plants it is best to deal with them as soon as they are found.

Spidermites and aphids can be removed with a strong spay of water.

Place the infected plant in a sink or tub, turn the water on full and spray the foliage with a spray nozzle. This will have to be repeated regularly as all

eggs might not be removed.

Scale and mealy bugs are large enough to see without a magnifying glass and therefore can be removed by hand. Rubbing alcohol and a cotton tipped stick can prove helpful.

Yellow sticky traps will decrease the number of flying insects such as white flies, aphids and gnats.

The traps in themselves are unsightly. Place them in a place when the insects will find them but they are rarely seen.

Insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils and neem oil works by coating the plant and insects. Plants are not affected but coated insects are smothered and die.

Eggs are rarely affected which means that continued applications are needed to control or eliminate the next batch of pests.

There are some chemical insecticides that are licensed for use on houseplants. When using them, follow the directions carefully, which often includes not spraying in an enclosed area.

Before taking the time to illuminate insects, decide if it can be done easily or will be an ongoing or loosing battle. In the case of the latter, throw the plant out.

Eliminating insects as they start or not bringing them into the house is the best policy.

Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist that lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at www.igardencanada.com or your_garden@hotmail.com

When the fog lifts, the hunt starts When you’re drowning, so “they” say, your whole life passes before your eyes; even worse, I submit, is sitting in a mobile ground blind waiting for the sun to rise on opening morning of deer season when we haven’t seen any sun at all for at least two weeks.

It was a foggy morning much like this for my first pheasant opening day 60 years ago.

Reluctantly, the Guv took his eager son out, but quickly took us back home again when it was obvious there were too many hunters blasting away at anything they couldn’t see on the canal he had selected for us to hunt on our own land.

BOB My first deer opener was SCAMMELL only 40 years ago. The Sunday evening before my father accompanied me with my son, John, in a backpack, to scout some likely public land near Pine Lake.

It snowed that night and the morning was frosty.

In the dark I slightly missed the frozen stump overlooking a game trail crossing I had selected to sit on.

The result: just at first legal shooting light I could hear, but not see a deer swishing through the bush down the trail while being nagged by a magpie.

I checked before I left for the office, and a calling card of a mound of deer doo steamed on the trail, centering the wide, dragging tracks of a lone buck.

In 1979 I resolved to put some venison in the freezer quickly because, as a Bencher of the Law Society of Alberta, the Petrasuk and Litnaisky hearings would leave little time for hunting.

Opening morning I sat against “my” aspen on land also near Pine Lake, owned by fellow Red Deer lawyer, the late Ninian Lockerby.

Just as I could see the major trail along the draw below me, a big, dry, white tailed doe stepped out and I sent her to the freezer.

While I was field dressing the doe I was scolded by several deer that came into the field, stamping and blowing, including two nice bucks.

Just as I finished and was wondering how I was going to load the carcass into my rig, the deer fled just ahead of the late Sid Mah, a friend of Ninian’s, and Sid helped me.

After that, even though I knew of the importance of “harvesting” does to the health and balance of the deer herd, it was never again a personal practice that appealed to me.

The last deer I can recall taking on opening morning was also the victim of my crowded work schedule and remains the only mule deer I have ever taken from a tree stand.

The ladder stand was on the brink of a deep coulee full of blow downs.

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Above: Mule deer buck into the frozen alfalfa on the first sunny day after a storm.

Below: White tailed does in the snow, now a personal no-no.

At first light of a Monday opening morning, the prime 3X2 buck came from behind and to my left and was dead at the shot, but rolled and slid all the way to the bottom of the coulee.

There was no Sid Mah, nobody, and I can’t believe today that I was ever strong enough to wrestle the carcass over the logs to where the line to my winch would reach, augmented by all my extra cable, rope, snare wire, maybe even dental floss.

I had to halve the carcass to load the deer into my rig, then tethered them in the creek to clean and cool while I recovered with lunch at the cabin, vowing never again to blow my mule deer tag on opening day unless on the huge mule deer buck — Horseshoes — I have been hunting forever….

Something moves to my left out there in the dark: my old hunting buddy, Mac Johnston.

We had both been staking out the premises of Doctor’s EyeCare to get checked by Dr. Gerry Leinweber before he was off to Jamaica for more of his good works.

Inside Mac and I marveled that an opening morning had come to this.

Actually my vigil was intended just to be a detour on my way west for a belated opening day.

But, outside again, the ice fog was worse, so that I wouldn’t be able to see anything anyway, even with my newly checked out vision, and the AMA was reporting bad highways in central Alberta.

So I took my packed lunch home and ate it there.

It was not my first opening morning absence owing to weather, but the first in some years.

Two days later, it was almost as bad, but Mac got out west and saw nothing but the passing and repassing parades of road hunters.

Sunday, Nov. 4, the first sunny day in two weeks, Herself and I got out there.

The only wildlife I saw was a whiskey jack and a coyote carrying some goodie from the hide and other debris that some dolt had dumped right beside the pavement.

But the new snow on my favourite hidden alfalfa field was heavily tracked by browsing deer: obvi-

ously the place for a delayed season opener.

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

Gaza police capture crocodile after two years on lam

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS It took an Internet search, shark nets and two weeks of floating in a sewage pond, but Gaza policemen said on Tuesday that they have finally captured a crocodile that was terrifying residents.

The 1.75-metre (five-feet-nine-inch) crocodile fled his zoo enclosure two years ago and crawled about a kilometre to a large sewage pit near the northern Gaza Strip town of Umm al-Naser, said Lt. Col. Samih al-Sultan, who led the hunt.

“He had a lot of spirit in him. He wanted to be free,” al-Sultan said, watching the crocodile in its new home in a pond with four other crocodiles in a zoo under construction in nearby Beit Lahiya.

“We hope he lives a good life here with his wives,” he said.

Residents said they didn’t leave their houses in the evenings, fearing the scary reptile they say ate their ducks and goats.

“We were afraid he would eat us,”

said farmer Hassan Mohammed of Umm al-Nasser.

Wastewater workers discovered the crocodile in the pit about two months ago, al-Sultan said.

Lacking experience in crocodile hunting, he said he went to the Internet to see how to catch the reluctant reptile.

Fishing nets were recommended.

So a team of six policemen and fishermen sat in a boat in the sewage pit for eight hours a day for two weeks, trying to catch the crocodile with the nets.

After several failed attempts, they drained the pond, leaving the croc with nowhere to hide. Then they used tougher shark nets to snare him.

Al-Sultan said he grew to like and respect the reptile. He named him “sakher,” Arabic for “rock,” in praise of his stubborn attempt to remain free.

The crocodile was brought drugged into blockaded Gaza through a smuggling tunnel under the Egypt-Gaza border four years ago, said zoo worker Emad al-Qanoua. It wasn’t clear how it managed to escape from the zoo in the first place.

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Sakher, a crocodile captured and named by Palestinian police after it lived in a sewage pond since fleeing the zoo in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, two years ago, is seen through cage bars. After weeks of chasing the reptile, they finally caught him by entangling him in shark nets.

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Herbs just part of good diet In my last column I wrote about how a person’s weight is influenced not only by what they eat, but also by the quality of the food eaten and their body’s ability to absorbed nutrients.

In this column, let’s explore how herbal medicine can provide vital nutrients while enhancing the body’s uptake of minerals and vitamins.

To begin, when an illness is chronic, herbalists turn to roots.

Those who heal with plants believe when an illness has settled deep in the body, roots that grow deep into the earth will provide the medicine needed.

One Christian herbalist I have study with put it this way: God made man from the clay of the earth.

Therefore, plants that penABRAH etrate deep into the earth and ARNESON take up the complex minerals HERBS FOR LIFE of the clay will heal him.

Or in other words, providing the body with essential minerals will support its ability to find balance. Balance includes a healthy weight.

To rebuild mineral levels in the body, I offer nettles (Urtica dioica) and yellow doc (Rumex crispus).

Both these plants flourish in Alberta.

Combining these plants with rose hips (Rosa canina) will enhance the body’s ability to absorb the minerals contained within the plants.

Nettles, not only nourishes the body, it also reduces sugar cravings.

This is due to the plant’s high protein content.

Drinking a couple cups of nettle tea a day, while eating a balanced diet will eliminate sugar cravings.

Many people while trying to loose weight will eat only vegetables and forget to add protein to their diet. Protein is essential for repairing daily wear and tear on the body, and maintains a consistent blood sugar level.

Insufficient protein in the diet results in hypoglycemia.

Hypoglycemia leads to sugar cravings and binging on food with little to no nutritional value.

The protein in nettles provides the extra protein the body needs to keep blood sugars balanced.

This in turn reduces sugar craving and eliminates the uncontrollable urge to snack on cookies.

In a weight loss tea, I like to combine sage (Salvia officinalis) with nettles. Sage is aids the digestion of fat. Many weight loss diets are low in fat.

But fat is essential for clear thinking, hormonal balance and the integrity of every cell in the body.

Fat keeps the body and mind soft and flexible, whereas protein makes the body strong. Combining nettles and sage aids the body in using these two vital food groups.

Sage also balances fluids within the body.

A diet high in simple carbohydrates, such as bread, muffins, cookies, etc., causes the body to store water. Sage will draw the stored fluid and aid the body in eliminating it, without causing dehydration.

Let’s return to yellow doc. Besides increasing mineral intake, yellow doc offers additional support in weight loss.

Its root is a specific remedy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Those who suffer with IBS generally have challenges absorbing nutrients from their food. Simply put, the food travels through the entirety of their digestive tract either too quickly or too slowly. Yellow doc has the ability to respond to either situation.

If the digestive tract is sluggish it will encourage bowel movements.

If bowel movements are loose, yellow doc tightens the bowel up. In either case, yellow doc will improve the absorption of nutrients from food.

One other local plant specific to weight loss is chickweed (Stellaria media). Chickweed is also high in minerals and provides the necessary nutrients for health.

For someone struggling with weight loss, Chickweed has one other valuable action. It dissolves lipomas. Lipomas are balls of fat the body bundles and encapsulates.

They are associated with poor fat metabolism and are very difficult to get rid of once they have formed.

Chickweed tea, drank over a period of several months will shrink them to nothing.

Nettles, rose hips, yellow doc, sage and chickweed are just a few herbs used to help rebuild a nutritionally deficient body.

These herbs are not used to replace balanced meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are used to provide additionally nutrition and support while the person challenged with obesity discovers other tools and resources to loose weight and keep it off.

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Herbs for Life is written by Abrah Arneson, a local clinical herbalist. It is intended for information purposes only. Readers with a specific medical problem should consult a doctor. For more information, visit www.abraherbalist.ca. Arneson can be reached at abrah@shaw.ca.

Tremendous need remains in storm recovery effort Food Network star Sandra Lee has a simple plea about superstorm Sandy recovery efforts — don’t get complacent.

Though government efforts to help those caught in the path of last week’s epic storm have been tremendous, as have contributions by corporations and individual donors, Lee fears a fallout from all the goodwill and good deeds — people outside the worsthit areas might assume the work is finished.

“Don’t think that everybody else is doing the work or it’s getting done,” Lee — who also happens to be New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s live-in girlfriend — said Tuesday.

“Don’t think ’My contribution will be so meaningless and small that it won’t matter.’ That is not the case.”

The storm battered several Northeastern states, but hit New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area particularly hard. Lee has been working the phones to arrange corporate donations for New York’s food banks and other charities, including five truckloads of food and emergency supplies from Kmart and Sears.

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Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012

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NATURE CENTRE RAFFLE

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Kerry Wood Nature Centre interpreter Todd Nivens holds up the kayak the centre is raffling off. The $1,400 value, including the 14-foot Dagger Alchemy touring kayak, paddle and spray skirt supplied and funded in part by Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Red Deer, will be raffled off on Feb. 18, 2013, during the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Family Day weekend event. Tickets are available at the nature centre for $10. All proceeds from the raffle go to help funding programs at the centre.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● Christmas Country Tour: features artist Susan McGibbon’s beautiful, uniquely designed, one of a kind, handcrafted jewelry, as well as quilting, baking, photography, art, scrapbooking and more.

Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Just south of Innisfail, take overpass 13 miles west on Cottonwood Road, just past RR 30. Enjoy a hamburger soup and crusty bun lunch, with donations going to the Christmas Bureau. For more information call Sharon at 403-227-2489 or Linda at 403-227-2646 or Linda at 403-224-2273 or Lucille at 403-227-1139. ● Harris-Warke Gallery Annual Fundraiser — Beer and Pizza — runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 9. Artists have donated a piece of art that will fit into a beer cup or pizza box. A silent auction will be held, culminating in a grand closing last-minute bidding session on Nov. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will be used to assist in gallery operations and upgrades.

Email to harriswarkegallery.com. ● The Poplar Grove Ladies Club — a play produced by the Dickson Store Museum Society and written by local play write Laurie Hodges Humble. These performances will take place at the Spruce View Hall and will be the major fundraiser for the museum. Written with a comedic flair with many elements that we all can relate to, ending with a old-fashioned Christmas pageant. A dinner theatre will be Nov. 9 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., with a buffet roast beef supper at 6, with play to follow. Cash bar. A dessert theatre will be Nov. 10, with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. and the play beginning at 1 p.m. For more information call the museum at 403-728-3355. ● Square Dancing at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is held on Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out for fun and socialization. New dancers welcome. Drop in fee of $1. For more information please call 403-343-6074. ● MAGsparks is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Expressive, inclusive visual art program for everyone. Memberships available to persons with disabilities for a cost of $50 per year, $5 per month, or $3 for a drop in session.

Contact Janet at 403-309-8405, or email to janet. cole@reddeer.ca. Open Studio until Nov. 30.

Saturday ● Red Lodge Guest Ranch Horse Drawn Hay Rides will take place Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting, for a nominal fee, at Cottonwood - Gordon Hall. ● Hillcrest Community Hall Craft Fair and Bake Sale will take place Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. West of Bowden on Hwy 587, 2 miles south of RR 22, watch for signs. Wide selection of tables including leather crafts, jams, sewing, Christmas gifts and more. Lunch available. Call 403-224-3880 or 403-556-6647 for more details. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House musical jam session are held the second Saturday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Next session Nov. 10. Admission $2.50. Phone 403-346-4043. ● Spanish Storytime with Muzzy at the Dawe Branch of the Red Deer Public Library is on Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Listen to a story, speak Spanish, make new friends and be introduced to Muzzy, the World’s #1 Language Course for Children. Call 403-341-3822. ● Science Saturday Surprise — I Want My Mummy will be held at the Dawe branch of the Red Deer Public Library on Nov. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. for ages seven and up. Discover the gory science of Ancient Egypt with hieroglyphics, mummies and curses. Call 403-341-3822. ● St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church Fall Tea and Bazaar is on Nov. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Lacombe. Bake tables, craft tables and

lots of cookies. For more information call Joan at 403-782-4212. ● Bells and Bows Mother — Daughter Tea Party in support of Multiple Sclerosis Society takes place on Nov. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Parkland Garden Centre. Enjoy Christmas music, sip tea, savor finger sandwiches and dainties, stroll through the garden centre. Door prizes, remarks from Hazel Flewwelling, MS ambassador, and more. Tickets cost $35 for ladies, or $15 for girls ages four to 12 years. Tickets available at the garden centre, www. parklandgarden.ca, 403-346-5613, or from Beaute Décor, www.beautedecorinc.com, 403-343-0067. ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Nov. 10 session is called Wreaths to Remember with artist Erin Boake. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405.

Free with admission. ● Air Force Association of Canada 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant for a luncheon and business meeting. Next meeting is Nov. 10. The local association provides a forum for serving former participants in military and civil aviation, to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well equipped air force in Canada.

Contact Al at 403-341-3253, or email to amlow@ shaw.ca.

Sunday ● Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Services will be held in the Red Deer arena Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 403-342-0035. ● Applebee’s Restaurant is saluting veterans and active duty Canadian Forces by offering them a free entree on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11. Veterans please bring proof of service, or wear uniform for free selected entree. Phone 403-340-2600. ● The Red Deer Public Library will be closed Nov. 11. for Remembrance Day. ● Remembrance Day at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery will be commemorated with an afternoon with Major Jason Snider, Deputy Commanding Officer, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, who will share his experiences as Battery Commander in Afghanistan starting at 2 p.m. Phone 403-309-8405.

Monday ● Red Deer and area Toastmasters welcomes new guests to regular meetings on the following days and times: Sunrise meets Tuesdays at 7:15 a.m. at The Hub on Ross, phone Mavis at 403-343-0091, email to medey9@shaw.ca, or barbcd@shaw.ca; Kitowin meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in room 2402 at the Red Deer College, phone Mike at 403-740-0770, or email to mjbertin@hotmail.com, Dream Catchers meet on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Cosmos Centre, phone Christine at 403-343-0715, or email to dreamcatcherstm@cosmosreddeer.org; Sylvan Slick Speakers meet on Mondays at the Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake at 7 p.m., phone Ian at 403-887-0968 or email to oostindie@ telus.net. Check out www.toastmasters.org for information. ● Scrabble is offered at Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre on Mondays at 1 p.m. for a cost of $1. Phone 403-343-6074. ● The Golden Circle Singers hold practices on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. If you love to sing, please join them. These singers perform in local nursing homes and lodges and other venues. For more information call Rose at 403-342-4047. ● Spanish conversation group meets on Mondays at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown

Branch at 7 p.m. Phone Conversa Spanish, 403307-0210.

Tuesday ● Senior Citizens Downtown House dance, Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Frisky and Friends. The cost is $6. Phone 403-3464043. Lunch provided by donations. ● Chess Club at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch welcomes all levels of players from beginner to intermediate to learn chess rules and strategies on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by Alberta Chess Association. Phone 403341-3822. ● The Central Alberta Mopar Association (CAMA) Car Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Humpty’s Classic Restaurant in Gasoline Alley. Admirers and owners of Chrysler family vehicles are welcome. Yearly membership is $17 for new members and $12 for current members. For more information contact Glen at 403-318-8388 or visit www.centralalbertamopar.ca/ ● Spruce View Drop-in Centre activities: Tuesday — line dancing, 10 a.m. to noon, and Bridge 1 to 4 p.m.; first and third Wednesdays — West Country Ink, and fourth Wednesday — cribbage, 2 p.m.; first Thursday — general meeting at 2 p.m.; Friday, homeschoolers time out for parents and children; fourth Saturday — potluck dinner at noon. Coffee every morning at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call Lorna Jean at 403-227-7211. ● Wild Rose Harmonizers invites men who love to sing barbershop quartet to meet for rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Davenport Church of Christ. Singers are needed for the busy upcoming Christmas season. For more information on membership or booking performances visit www. harmonizers.ca, or phone David at 403-342-1318 or Marvin at 403-343-0223. ● Move and Groove at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre helps seniors work on cardio, balance, and strength while meeting new people on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop in fee of $2.

Phone 403-343-6074. ● Malala and the 32 Million Girls — Documentary and Discussion — will be hosted by Azalea Lehndorff, founder of 100 Classroom Project in Afghanistan, on Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre in North County Room. Phone 403-872-7789, or 403-782-1140. ● Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association Central Chapter presentation on Spiritual Assessment in the Older Adult on Nov. 13, at Symphony Inglewood Theatre Room. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., presentation from 5 to 6 p.m. with Helle Tees MN, GNC(C), and Chris Magas BScN, GNC(C), pizza dinner and AGNA general meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for students, $10 for others. No preregistration required. Phone 403-358-4328. ● The Parkland Cross Country Ski Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Kerry Wood nature Centre at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Nov. 13. Novice to experienced cross country skiers welcome. Visit parklandxskiclub.org or phone 403-346-1311.

Wednesday ● Central Alberta Pioneers meet old and new friends at Pioneer Lodge on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. Entertainment and lunch. For information, phone 403-309-4243. Next meeting will be on Nov 14. ● Boomtown Trail Cowboy Church meets the second and last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Elnora Drop In Centre. Cowboy boots and hats welcome. Next dates are Nov. 14 and 28.

For more information, call 403-749-2047 and 403749-3361.

● Inspirational Ladies Fun and Fellowship meets the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Innisfail Legion Hall. Cost is $4 per person including refreshments. The group hosts speakers and special guests each time. Contact Elsie Lee at 403-227-3508. ● Central Alberta Photographic Society (CAPS) meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre — next 14 and 28. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socializing. Yearly Membership fee is $50. Call or text Peter at 403-350-4578 or see www.centralalbertaphotographicsociety.com for more information. ● Events at the Red Deer College Library include a public lecture by Dr. James Martens on female blues singers in the post-World War II period on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Philosopher’s Café on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. with discussion of banning the burqa, and limits on religious freedom. Admission is free, refreshments provided. See www.rdc.ab.ca/ library or phone 403-342-3152. ● Good Stress/Bad Stress will be discussed at Sunnybrook United Church on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Vicki Fox Smith of Canadian Mental Health Association will teach the basics of stress and how to prevent or deal with it. Cost by donation. Contact Linda at 403-347-6073. ● Slip, Sliding, No Way — workshop for active independent seniors will offer information on prevention, ball exercise routine, displays, snacks and more at the following locations and dates: Victoria Park on Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre on Nov. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and Redwoods Retirement Residence on Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosted by Finding Balance Red Deer. Contact Terri at 403506-2666. ● Dietitian led store tour in commemoration of Diabetes Awareness Month will be offered on Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Real Canadian Superstore. ● Golden Circle Ho-Downers are a fun band of seniors who entertain other seniors in nursing homes, lodges and by special request. Practices are held on Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call Bea at 403-346-5802.

Thursday ● Drop-in Time for Twos is offered on Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch children’s department.

Phone 403-346-4688. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Country Express Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-3476165, 403-986-7170, or 403-346-3896. ● Curious Thursdays at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery are offered on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Larry Bower — operator of Classic Cedar Canoes — will share his love of crafting and restoring classic cedar and canvas canoes on Nov. 15. Phone 403-309-8405. ● After School Club invites teens and tweens to come to the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library for games, crafts, movies, music and more after school every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Program length will vary by activity. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Red Deer and District Garden Club meets on Nov. 15 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7 p.m.

For more information call Noreen at 403-346-7728, or 403-357-4071. ● Democratic Renewal: Implementing Proportional Representation with guest speakers Larry Booi, and Bill Moore-Kilgannon will be held on Nov. 15, 7 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Sponsored

by Fair Vote Canada Red Deer Action Team and the library. Contact Dale at 430-346-3727.

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

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Canadian-made app makes phones, tablets kid-proof

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Last week, Microsoft unveiled its new mobile operating system Windows Phone 8 and a feature called Kids Corner, which must sound like a godsend to parents who let their little ones play with their smartphone.

It allows parents to enable a child-friendly interface that hides apps and phone features that rambunctious tots could cause trouble with.

Kids Corner sounds remarkably similar to the brainchild of Toronto-based Martin Drashkov and Renat Gataullin, co-founders of Kytephone, an app for Google’s Android phones and tablets.

Not that they mind. Given that Kids Corner is exclusive to Windows phones — which still represent a very small part of the mobile market — they don’t consider it direct competition. Plus, the headlines for Kids Corner probably helped generate a little ex-

tra buzz for Kytephone, which has only been out for a few months.

Among Kytephone’s features is the ability to track a phone remotely and manage it from a web browser.

Parents can use the phone’s GPS to see where their child is, see what photos have been taken with the device’s camera, and control who can text or call their child, and vice versa. All the settings are password protected and even restarting the phone won’t exit the child-proof mode. Kytephone can also set timers on apps and games so kids are limited by the guidelines parents set.

The programming duo knew it was a matter of time before they starting seeing more competitors emerge. “To be honest, we were anticipating it,” says Drashkov, 29.

“We’re kind of anticipating all the major players adding some kind of kid-specific controls. Apple hasn’t done it yet but I think they’ll do it soon.”

The development of Kytephone actually started

with the idea of helping technophobe seniors use a modern smartphone without getting overwhelmed.

But it became clear that smartphone design — particularly in the case of the iPhone — was getting more and more intuitive, so they switched their focus to designing a tool for parents.

“We thought it was pretty obvious that it was only a matter of time until kids started using smartphones,” says Drashkov.

They ended up focusing on the Android platform for a few reasons. First, programming for iPhones was a non-starter as software developers aren’t given the same level of access to Apple’s operating system as is allowed on Android.

Then there’s the fact that Android is the most popular mobile platform in the world and there’s a plethora of low-cost phones that parents can buy for their kids — Kytephone can be used to safeguard a parent’s expensive phone or it can be installed on a child’s first phone.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Homebound Readers’ Service, is a personalized service offered by the Red Deer Public Library to members who cannot visit the library due to age, illness or disability. For more information call Adult Services at 403.-342-9110 or go to www. rdpl.org ● Innisfail Public Library Film Circuit presents Beasts of the Southern Wild at the Innisfail Century Theatre on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $9 per person get at Flexpass — $70 for nine movies.

Both can be purchased at the door on movie nights by cash or cheque. Phone 403-227-4941. ● Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Ambassador Breakfast will be held on Nov. 16, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Quality Inn North Hill. Cost is $15 per person. There will be a presentation by Peter Allen, who is an experienced canoeist and who is very knowledgeable of Western Canadian history.

His talk will focus of the Canadian Fur Trade (17791821) of the North West Company. RSVP to info@ rdwa.ca or Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on Nov. 14. ● Support Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter when you host a holiday party.

Hosts must register at hostingforhope.ca and donate a minimum $50. As a thank you, the host will receive a $25 HomeSense gift card. See the website for details and ideas, or phone 403-340-1717. ● Steve Bell Trio in concert: Keening for the Dawn CD release tour stops at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church on Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 from the church (403-887-8811) or from Scott’s Parables (403-342-7477) or online at www.stevebell.com, or toll-free at 1-800-854-3499. Enjoy songs from Advent and Christmas, and more. ● Annual Christmas Light Exchange is once again taking place at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, offered in partnership with the City of Red Deer.

Citizens are encouraged to exchange two strings of old, incandescent exterior holiday lights for one box of new, energy efficient LED lights — one per household. See www.reddeer.ca/environment, or call 403-346-2010 for more information. ● Don’t Dress for Dinner by Cow Patti Theatre Company opens Nov. 22 and runs to Dec. 16 at Lacombe Golf and Country Club for theatre and dinner. Shows on the following dates will support the following local charities: Nov. 22 — Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation Daybreak; Nov.

29 — Rotary Club of Lacombe; Dec. 6 — Nebraska 4-H Multi Club; Dec. 13 — Lacombe Knights of Columbus. Phone 403-784-2294 or theatre@cowpatti. com ● Taoist Tai Chi Society has beginner classes running Monday/Friday from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday/Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday/ Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The first week is free; costs per month are $45 or $25 for seniors and students. Classes at Bay 16, Building C, 5580 45 St., Cronquist Business Park. No need to preregister. Classes are also available in Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House and Innisfail. For information call 403-346-6772 or email ttcsredd@telusplanet.net. ● Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase will be on Nov. 18 at Festival Hall. Doors open at 2 p.m.

Show at 3 p.m. Free admission. Brides must register by phoning Candace at 403-347-4106 or Shawn at 403-596-2044. ● Mirror Old Tyme Dances are held on the fourth Saturday of every second month at the Community Hall. Next dance Nov. 24. Live bands, cash bar and doors open at 7 p.m. with dancing from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Pot-luck lunch served. Admission is $10. Everyone welcome. Event sponsored by the Mirror Recreation Society. For more information call Cheryl at 403-788-3778 or Margaret at 403788-3979. ● Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs has openings for their upcoming courses in Your Will on Nov. 22, Being an Executor or Nov. 29, and Young Chefs on Nov. 24. For costs and registration phone 403-342-1059 online at communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca ● Elnora Christmas Market will be offered on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Elnora Community Hall. Lunch will be served all day by Lakeview Goodwill Club. Call Gwen at 403-773-2270, or Lynne at 403-773-2269. ● Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery Centennial Club Fundraising Campaign is now on.

Be one of 100 distinguished individuals or companies to make a $2,013 donation in support of the new history exhibition opening at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on March 25, 2013. Donors will be featured prominently on the donor wall in the exhibition, and receive a special invitation to the Centennial Club reception, enjoy of sneak peak

and more. See www.reddeermuseum.com, email to museum@reddeer.ca, or phone 403-309-8405. ● Model Building Club will be offered at Red Deer Public Library Children’s Services at the downtown branch on Nov. 17, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for children ages nine years and up. Please register by Nov. 15 by phoning 403-346-4699.

Presented in partnership with Jass Sunglasses and Collectibles. ● Fireside Readers Adult Evening Book Club will meet on Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch, Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. For discussion will be No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod.

Phone 403-346-2100. ● Cover 2 Cover Adult Book Club will meet on Nov. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. November’s theme is holiday books. For a list of reading suggestions, visit www.rdpl.org/cover2cover. New members always welcome. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Gallery on Main presents Gallery Mosaic, the start of the fall season. Upcoming classes: Moonlight Madness on Nov. 15 until 9 p.m.; Acrylic Flowers on Nov. 17, instructed by Dee Poisson, and opening of Rural Travel Solo Art Show by Gail Scheuring from 5 to 9 p.m. with the exhibit running until Dec. 7; Acrylic Watercolour Paper, on Nov. 24 instructed by Marianne Harris; Pen and Ink instructed by Doug Strickland on Dec. 1. Visit www. thegalleryonmain.com ● First Annual Winter Lights Tour at Heritage Ranch begins on Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. and continues to Feb. 2013. Trees will be lit, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, warm blankets, campfire on the deck will be offered. Tickets cost $29 for adults, $12 for children, and $2 for toddlers up to three years of age, available by phone 403-347-4977, or by email at promotions@heritageranch.com. A portion from every ticket sold will go to Shalom Counselling in Red Deer. ● Visions Country Gospel Concert will be held at Blackfalds United Church, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 for adults, and free for youth and children ages 16 years and under. A silent auction will be held, and refreshments will be served. See Blackfaldsunitedchurch.com, or call 403-885-4780. ● Central Alberta Singles dance will be held Nov. 24 at Penhold Hall. Music by Hot Spur. Doors

open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome.

For information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. ● Affirm — a group that provides safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and their families and friends, from people that have walked this road before as sexual minorities, parents, siblings and friends. They meet once a month in Lacombe. For more information, call Ross at 403-782-3671 or Marg at 403-782-1887. ● Central Music Festival hosting The Christmas Carol Project musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic is on Dec. 20 at Mainstage, Arts Centre, Red Deer College. Musician Bill Bourne will perform as Ebenezer Scrooge along with others in an exquisite sound and visual performance. Tickets available from Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre, 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793, or from www. bkticketcentre.ca. Red Deer Food Bank Society will be accepting donations at the event. ● Salvation Army Adopt-A-Family Campaign now on. Sponsors are needed to adopt families for Christmas. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 14 for Christmas gifts and food hampers for needy families for low income single/dual parent families with children up to age 18 living at home, and for grocery cards for low income seniors aged 55 plus.

Phone 403-346-2251 to make an appointment or for details. ● Happy New Year 2013 sponsored by Kraze 101.3 in support of Women’s Outreach, Dec. 31 at iHotel on 67 St. Doors open at 8 p.m. for music and dance. Semi-formal attire. Tickets cost $60 each or $400 for a table of eight. Enjoy a glass of champagne per ticket, party favours, silent auction, and 50/50 draw. See www.kraze10103.com or www. womensoutreach.com, or phone 403-358-3100. ● Canadian Cancer Society is seeking leadership volunteers for Relay For Life. There will be a Volunteer Open House on Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. at CrossRoads Church. Contact Nancy at reddeer@ cancer.ab.ca, or phone 403-347-3662. ● Pines Lodge requires volunteers to help serve Christmas luncheon on Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and to assist with Piper Creek Foundation Shopping Shuttle on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. while the regular volunteer is away.

To help out, phone 403-343-0656, ext. 3.

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Rebels rebound for win JASON BAY

BAY ON OPEN MARKET The New York Mets and Canadian outfielder Jason Bay have agreed to terminate their contract a year early and make the Bay a free agent. The 34-year-old from Trail, B.C., was a major disappointment in New York after signing a $65 million, fouryear deal. The former All-Star hit .234 in three seasons with 26 homers and 124 RBIs, including a .165 average with eight homers and 20 RBIs this year.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson says “the results weren’t there and we are in a results-oriented business.”

Bay was owed $16 million for next season and a $3 million buyout of a 2014 option.

Today

● Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Lacombe, 7 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Tagish Lakers vs. Tiffany’s Fatboys, Rusty Chuckers vs. Monstars, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Friday

● College volleyball: Lethbridge at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Peewee AA hockey: Badlands at Lacombe, 6 p.m. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Southeast at Red Deer Northstar, 7:45 p.m., Arena. ● Midget AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Red Deer Pro Stitch, 8 p.m., Kin City A; Taber at Lacombe, 8:30 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. (The Drive). ● Bantam AA hockey: Badlands at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday

● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Blackhawks at Red Deer IROC, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Badlands at Red Deer Steel Kings, 12:30 p.m., Kin City A; Red Deer Ramada at Sylvan Lake, 5:30 p.m. ● Peewee AA hockey: Lacombe at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Foothills at Sylvan Lake, 3 p.m.; Badlands at Innisfail, 3:40 p.m. ● College volleyball: Lethbridge at RDC, women at 1 p.m., men to follow. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Flames at Red Deer White, 2 p.m., Arena. ● AJHL: Whitecourt at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Medicine Hat at Ponoka, Strathmore at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Taber at Innisfail, 8 p.m.; Calgary Bruins at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m.; Calgary Canucks at Lacombe, 8:15 p.m.

Sunday

● AJHL: Fort McMurray at Olds, 2 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Lacombe, 2 p.m.; Red Deer Ramada at Innisfail, 2:10 p.m.

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Rebels 4 Silvertips 2 EVERETT, Wash. — Just 24 hours after playing the role of bystanders, the Red Deer Rebels decided to take matters into

their own hands on Wednesday before 3,291 fans at Comcast Arena.

The Rebels carried the play from the outset in a 4-2 Western Hockey League win over the Everett Silvertips, a far cry from their performance in Tuesday’s 5-1 loss at Portland.

“Our compete level was much better tonight,” said Rebels head coach Jesse Wallin. “We were much more aggressive and getting the first goal was big.

Playing with a lead made a big difference.”

Indeed, the Rebels not only struck first — with Mathew Dumba pulling the trigger at at 15:28 of the first period — but also grabbed a 2-0 lead when Tyson Ness connected at 19:46.

“We came out and estab-

lished our forecheck and were a physical presence all over the ice,” said Wallin. “We played with a lot of energy.”

The Silvertips pulled to within one when Tyler Sandhu scored at 1:36 of the second period, but Rebels rookie Conner Bleackley replied with his second of the season - on the power play - seven minutes later.

Everett again got to within one when Landon Oslanski scored midway through the second period and the outcome hung in the balance until Cody Thiel potted Red Deer’s fourth goal of the evening 5:26 into the final frame.

“We talked about how we had to be a lot better than last night, how it was important to be better,” said Wallin. “The guys re-

ally responded well.

“Last night we allowed ourselves to be in awe of Portland a bit, they’re the best team we’ve seen so far this year. We allowed them to come at us. But we initiated the play tonight, we got on them early and carried the play. I thought we intiiated a lot of the physical play.”

Patrik Bartosak made 27 saves for the Rebels, while the Silvertips got a 25-stop outing from Daniel Cotton. Red Deer scored on their only power-play chance, while the ‘Tips were zero-for-four.

The Rebels conclude their five-game road trip on Friday against the Kelowna Rockets.

Red Deer’s next home game is Nov. 17 versus the Swift Current Broncos.

Raptors’ struggles continue in Dallas

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mavericks 109 Raptors 104 DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have found an early groove without some key players.

O.J. Mayo and Chris Kaman each scored 22 points as the short-handed Mavericks won their third straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 109-104 Wednesday night.

The Mavericks, who jumped out to a 16-point lead early in the second quarter, improved to 4-1 for the first time since 200708 despite playing without forwards Shawn Marion and Elton Brand. Marion was sidelined with a sprained left knee ligament, and Brand left the team to be with his wife for the birth of his second child.

In addition, 11-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki hasn’t played this season as he recovers from right knee surgery.

“We’ve got guys picking it up while guys are injured,” Kaman said. “We’re on a little bit of a roll and we’re just going to try to keep it going.”

Dallas shot 46 per cent after hitting more than 60 per cent of its shots in victories over Charlotte and Portland. The Mavericks have averaged 116.3 points during their winning streak.

“I liked the way we played for the most part,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “We had some lapses during the game, but the starting lineup got us off to a good start.”

Andrea Bargnani scored 25 points and DeMar DeRozan added 24 for the Raptors, who are 3-14 in Dallas. Starting point guard Kyle Lowry, the team’s leading scorer, didn’t play after spraining his right ankle Tuesday night against Oklahoma City.

The Raptors trailed by double digits most of the game before narrowing the lead to five in the final minute.

“The group we had in there played with a purpose,” Toronto coach Dwane Casey said. “They really put us in position to win the game after having a slow start.”

Vince Carter hit a pair of 3-pointers for Dallas in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter to spark a 10-3 run. Troy Murphy’s jumper put the Mavericks up 92-77 with 9:01 remaining before Toronto rallied.

Dominic McGuire’s layup cut Dallas’ lead to 105-99, and DeRozan hit a jumper to make it 109-104 with 31.5 seconds left.

The Raptors couldn’t get any closer as they missed a pair of 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds.

“It’s a process,” Casey said. “I can see us growing and getting better from this second half.”

After scoring 62 points in his previous two games, Mayo shot 8 for 17. Carter scored 17 points against his former club and Darren Collison chipped in 15.

Kaman, who missed the first two games of the season with a strained right calf, started in place of Brand and played 33 minutes. Mavericks rookie Jae Crowder made his first career start in place of Marion, who is expected to miss three games.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto Raptors’ Jonas Valanciunas breaks up a dunk attempt by Dallas Mavericks’ Brandan Wright in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, in Dallas.

“I anticipated playing a little more with Elton out,” said Kaman, who also grabbed eight rebounds.

“I didn’t know it would be so much. I’m definitely not in the shape I was in before I got injured.”

The Mavericks led 61-50 and pushed their advantage to 15 points midway through the

third quarter behind Mayo’s seven points.

The Raptors outscored the Mavericks 12-5 the rest of the period to get within 8274, the closest they’d been since the first quarter.

Toronto’s Amir Johnson had 18 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and Alan Anderson scored 13.

NHL negotiations continue in private

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW YORK — With a snow storm in Manhattan making it feel like hockey season on Wednesday night, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association held another long bargaining session in a bid to get the game back on the ice.

The top negotiators spent more than five hours discussing revenue sharing and the “make whole” provision and were expected to continue with those topics when talks resumed Thursday.

Bargaining has taken on a new level of urgency this week.

Privately, the sides acknowledged that they are engaged in meaningful back-and-forth negotiations for the first time, which helps explain their decision to meet in an undisclosed location and refrain from making public comments afterwards.

On Wednesday night, neither the NHL or NHLPA gave an update on progress.

The lengthy meetings seemed to suggest a push was on to save as much of the disrupted season as possible. Once a CBA is eventually ratified, a source indicated it would likely be 10 days before the puck could be dropped on meaningful games — a span that would see players given three days to report to their teams and seven days for training camp.

With the NHL locked in its fourth work stoppage over the past two decades, tension seems to be rising from all corners of the sport. Pockets of owners and players are believed to be exerting pressure on their leadership to get a new deal, while Molson Coors CEO Peter Swinburn, whose company is a major league sponsor, told The Canadian Press in an interview that the brewer would seek compensation from the NHL when the lockout ends.

“There will be some redress for us as a result of this,” said Swinburn. “I can’t quantify that and I don’t know because I don’t know the scale of how long the

lockout is going to last.”

The labour dispute has clearly inflicted some short-term damage on a league that hauled in a record US$3.3-billion in revenues last season.

With all regular-season games through Nov. 30 having been cancelled, along with the Jan. 1 Winter Classic, the negotiations are at a delicate stage. The sides are finally in a position to get some momentum going after meeting for a significant amount of time over consecutive days, but failing to emerge with progress could also end up bringing about another quiet period.

Plenty of work remains to be done at the bargaining table, starting with the “make whole” provision that is viewed as an important hurdle to cross before reaching a new deal.

The sides seem to have agreed that the players’ share in revenue will drop to 50 per cent at some point during the next CBA. The union wants assurances that all of the contracts agreed to under the pre-

vious system, which saw players receive 57 per cent, will be made whole — meaning they’ll be paid out in full.

After agreeing to take less revenue, the NHLPA doesn’t believe it should have to offer concessions on the contract issues that were covered Tuesday. The league has proposed changes to unrestricted free agency, entrylevel deals, arbitration and contract lengths.

Revenue sharing is another important issue, with the NHL having already proposed increasing its annual pool of funds to approximately $200 million each season. The union asked for even more and is seeking to restructure the way that money is distributed.

While refusing to make any predictions about how soon a deal might be struck, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr sounded an optimistic tone on Tuesday afternoon prior to negotiations resuming for the first time since Oct. 18. He indicated it could be a start to the push for a new deal.

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Hockey

Basketball Wednesday summaries

EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Prince Albert 19 12 5 0 2 63 Brandon 19 9 7 2 1 62 Moose Jaw 20 7 7 3 3 55 Swift Current 21 7 9 3 2 60 Regina 20 8 11 1 0 54 Saskatoon 17 7 9 0 1 47 Central Division GP W LOTLSOL Calgary 19 12 4 1 2 Edmonton 19 11 5 1 2 Lethbridge 20 11 7 1 1 Red Deer 22 10 10 1 1 Medicine Hat 20 10 9 1 0 Kootenay 16 4 11 1 0

GF 63 64 65 56 75 37

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Kamloops 20 17 2 0 1 84 Kelowna 19 11 6 1 1 69 Victoria 18 9 9 0 0 48 Prince George 17 7 8 1 1 49 Vancouver 17 5 12 0 0 48

GA 55 74 65 63 65 64 GA 58 48 56 68 66 58

GA 44 49 64 63 71

Pt 26 21 20 19 17 15 Pt 27 25 24 22 21 9

Pt 35 24 18 16 10

U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 17 13 3 1 0 71 34 27 Tri-City 20 12 6 1 1 65 51 26 Spokane 19 13 6 0 0 76 51 26 Seattle 18 8 9 1 0 56 70 17 Everett 21 6 13 0 2 50 79 14 Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Wednesday’s results Calgary 2 Moose Jaw 1 (SO) Red Deer 4 Everett 2 Kelowna 3 Edmonton 2 Lethbridge 4 Victoria 2 Prince Albert 6 Swift Current 5 Regina 5 Seattle 2 Thursday’s games No Games Scheduled.

Friday’s games Lethbridge at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Victoria at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

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

Seattle at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Regina at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Kamloops at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

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

Portland at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Rebels 4, Silvertips 2 First Period 1. Red Deer, Dumba 4 (Elson) 15:38 2. Red Deer, Ness 6 (Underwood) 19:46 Penalties — Underwood RD (holding) 3:56, McCoy RD (tripping) 13:28.

Second Period 3, Everett, Sandhu 5 (Walters, Leedahl) 1:36 4. Red Deer, Bleackley 2 (Ness) 8:39 (pp) 5. Everett, Oslanski 6 (Mappin, Walters) 9:48 Penalties — Dumba RD (interference) 3:39, Betker Evt (cross-checking) 7:20.

Third Period 6. Red Deer, Thiel 2 (Dumba, Gaudet) 5:26 Penalty — Boomgaarden RD (holding) 7:09.

Shots on goal Red Deer 15 9 5 — 29 Everett 9 9 11 — 29 Goal — Red Deer: Bartosak (W,8-7-0); Everett: Cotton (L,5-4-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Red Deer: 1-1; Everett: 0-4.

Attendance — 3,291 at Everett, Wash.

Warriors 1 Hitmen 2 (SO) First period No scoring.

Penalties - Humphries Cal (tripping) 19:09, Sylvester Cal (hooking) 11:48.

Second period 1. Moose Jaw, Hansen 4 (Rielly, Brown) 1:51.

2. Calgary, Hurley 3 (Helgesen) 2:06.

Penalties - Johnson MJ (interference) 4:57, Clayton Cal (high-sticking) 6:03, Edmundson MJ, Helgesen Cal (fighting) 6:29, Calladine Cal (holding) 11:04, Eberle MJ (boarding), Sylvester Cal (cross-checking) 13:53.

Third period No scoring.

Penalties - Doucette MJ, Petersen Cal (fighting) 2:20, Point MJ (hooking) 4:58, Brown MJ (fighting), Henry Cal (kneeing, fighting) 6:43 Overtime No scoring.

Penalties - none.

Shootout (Calgary wins 2-1) Moose Jaw - Kirsch (goal), Rielly (miss), Fioretti (miss).

Calgary - Macek (goal), Sylvester (miss), Chase (goal).

Shots on goal Moose Jaw 6 13 5 5 29 Calgary 2 8 7 2 19 Goal - Moose Jaw: Paulic (L, 5-3-5); Calgary: Driedger (W, 9-3-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) - Moose Jaw: 0-5; Calgary: 0-2.

Attendance — 7,133 at Calgary, Alta.

Thunderbirds 2 Pats 5 First Period 1. Regina, Rossignol 4 (Rodewald, Scheidl) 10:31.

2. Regina, Mayor 7 (Stevenson, Brooks) 12:49.

Penalties - Williams Reg (holding) 1:12.

Second Period 3. Seattle, Theodore 5 (Honey, Delnov) 1:51 (pp).

4. Seattle, Hickman 3 (Rouse, Forsberg) 5:33 (pp).

5. Regina, Fenske 2 (Klimchuk, Brooks) 11:53.

6. Regina, Scheidl 9 (Klimchuk, Jobke) 15:00 (pp).

Penalties - Sylvegard Reg (tripping) 0:58, Pilton Reg

Saturday, Nov. 10 Moose Jaw at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Victoria at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Lethbridge at Regina, 7 p.m.

Seattle at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Portland at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

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

(too many men) 3:58, McLean Reg (checking from behind) 6:43, Williams Reg (high-sticking) 6:57, Green Sea (tripping) 13:34, Hickman Sea (slashing) 15:46.

Third Period 7. Regina, Klimchuk 9 (Scheidl, Sylvegard) 13:05.

Penalties - Honey Sea (cross-checking) 15:48, Elliot Sea (fighting) 18:19, Rodewald Reg (fighting) 18:19.

Shots on goal Seattle 15 22 8 — 45 Regina 8 7 7 — 22 Goal - Seattle: Myles (L, 1-3-0); Regina: Hewitt (W, 6-7-1) Power plays (goals-chances) - Seattle: 2-5; Regina: 1-3.

Attendance — 3,330 at Regina, Sask.

Royals 2 Hurricanes 4 First Period 1, Victoria, Magee 9 (Crooks) 18:30.

Penalties - Hood Let (tripping) 1:56, Galbraith Let (interference) 7:24, Crunk Vic (checking from behind), Traber Vic (roughing), Hood Let (slashing) 19:15, Zgraggen Vic (roughing) 19:28.

Second Period 2. Lethbridge, Johnston 5 11:51 (sh).

Penalties - Ramsay Let (interference) 10:23, Ramsay Let (high-sticking) 13:25, Kanzig Vic (roughing) 18:08.

Third Period 3. Lethbridge, Erkamps 2 (Yakubowski) 5:41.

4. Victoria, Hodges 4 (Carroll, Gogolev) 12:19.

5. Lethbridge, Mckechnie 10 (Ramsay, Pilon) 15:12.

6. Lethbridge, Ramsay 4 (Yakubowski, Pilon) 19:56 (en).

Penalties - Fransoo Vic (delay of game) 0:54, Carroll Vic (slashing) 6:03, Pilon Let (cross-checking) 16:21.

Shots on Goal Victoria 6 13 15 — 34 Lethbridge 10 17 13 — 40 Goal - Victoria: Vollrath (L, 1-2-0); Lethbridge: Rimmer (W, 11-7-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) - Victoria: 0-6; Lethbridge: 0-5.

Attendance — 3,387 at Lethbridge, Alta.

Oil Kings 2 Rockets 3 First Period 1. Edmonton, Shmoorkoff 1 (Lazar) 4:38.

2. Kelowna, Baillie 6 (Heffley, Bowey) 6:37.

3. Kelowna, Nyberg 3 (Franko) 7:30.

Penalties - Wilson Edm (closing hand on puck) 11:29.

Second Period 4. Edmonton, Ewanyk 4 (Wilson, Moroz) 0:24.

Penalties - Corbett Edm (high-sticking) 5:05, Lazar Edm (interference), Kulda Edm (fighting), Olsen Kel (fighting) 10:39, Musil Edm (checking from behind) 13:32.

Third Period 5. Kelowna, Chartier 3 (Stadel) 3:04.

Penalties - Lowe Edm (slashing) 4:11, Severson Kel (slashing) 12:41.

Shots on goal Edmonton 9 5 13 — 27 Kelowna 7 7 9 — 23 Goal - Edmonton: Brossoit (L, 8-2-1); Kelowna: Whistle (W, 4-0-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) - Edmonton, 0-0; Kelowna, 0-5.

Attendance — 5,086 at Kelowna, B.C.

West Division GP W L T PF y-B.C. 18 13 5 0 479 x-Calgary 18 12 6 0 535 x-Sask.

18 8 10 0 457 x-Edmonton 18 7 11 0 422 x — clinched playoff berth. y — clinched division.

PA 489 491 531 576

Pt 22 18 12 12

PA 354 430 409 450

Pt 26 24 16 14

Sunday, Nov. 11 Atlanta at New Orleans, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Denver at Carolina, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Tennessee at Miami, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at New England, 11 a.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

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

N.Y. Jets at Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

St. Louis at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 2:25 p.m.

Houston at Chicago, 6:20 p.m.

Open: Arizona, Cleveland, Green Bay, Washington Monday, Nov. 12 Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m.

PLAYOFFS Sunday’s games Division Semifinals Byes: B.C., Montreal East Division Edmonton at Toronto, 11 a.m.

West Division Saskatchewan at Calgary, 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 18 Division Finals East Division Semifinal Winner at Montreal, 11 a.m.

West Division Semifinal Winner at B.C., 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 25 100th Grey Cup At Toronto East vs. West Winners, 4 p.m.

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 5 3 0 .625 262 Miami 4 4 0 .500 170 N.Y. Jets 3 5 0 .375 168 Buffalo 3 5 0 .375 180

PA 170 149 200 248

Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W 7 5 3 1

South L T 1 0 3 0 6 0 7 0

Pct .875 .625 .333 .125

PF 237 159 182 117

PA 137 191 308 219

Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland

W 6 5 3 2

North L T 2 0 3 0 5 0 7 0

Pct .750 .625 .375 .222

PF 199 191 189 169

PA 176 164 218 211

Denver San Diego Oakland Kansas City

W 5 4 3 1

West L 3 4 5 7

Pct .625 .500 .375 .125

PF 235 185 171 133

PA 175 157 229 240

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 6 3 0 .667 254 Philadelphia 3 5 0 .375 133 Dallas 3 5 0 .375 150 Washington 3 6 0 .333 226

PA 185 183 181 248

Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina

W 8 4 3 2

South L T Pct 0 01.000 4 0 .500 5 0 .375 6 0 .250

PF 220 226 218 149

PA 143 185 229 180

Chicago Green Bay Minnesota Detroit

W 7 6 5 4

North L T 1 0 3 0 4 0 4 0

Pct .875 .667 .556 .500

PF 236 239 204 192

PA 120 187 197 188

San Francisco Seattle Arizona St. Louis

W 6 5 4 3

West L 2 4 5 5

Pct .750 .556 .444 .375

PF 189 170 144 137

PA 103 154 173 186

T 0 0 0 0

Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Indiana Detroit

Southeast Division W L Pct 4 1 .800 2 1 .667 2 2 .500 1 2 .333 0 3 .000

GB — 1 1 1/2 2 3

Central Division W L Pct 3 1 .750 2 1 .667 2 2 .500 2 3 .400 0 4 .000

GB — 1/2 1 1 1/2 3

Northwest Division W L Pct Minnesota 3 1 .750 Oklahoma City 2 2 .500 Portland 2 2 .500 Denver 2 3 .400 Utah 2 3 .400 Pacific Division W L Pct

Today, Nov. 8 Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 6:20 p.m.

NFL Injury Report The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice): INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — COLTS: OUT: CB Vontae Davis (knee), TE Coby Fleener (shoulder), CB Jerraud Powers (toe). QUESTIONABLE: WR Donnie Avery (hip), RB Donald Brown (knee), T Winston Justice (knee), LB Robert Mathis (back), C Samson Satele (back).

PROBABLE: LB Pat Angerer (foot), LB Dwight Freeney (ankle). JAGUARS: OUT: RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot), RB Greg Jones (hip), S Dwight Lowery (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: CB Rashean Mathis (groin). PROBABLE: CB Derek Cox (back), QB Blaine Gabbert (left shoulder), C Brad Meester (foot), RB Montell Owens (shoulder).

DENVER BRONCOS at CAROLINA PANTHERS — BRONCOS: DNP: G Chris Kuper (ankle), CB Tracy Porter (illness). LIMITED: WR Eric Decker (thigh). FULL: TE Virgil Green (hamstring), RB Willis McGahee (knee), WR Brandon Stokley (knee), WR Demaryius Thomas (knee). PANTHERS: DNP: DE Antwan Applewhite (hamstring), LB Thomas Davis (knee), DT Dwan Edwards (ankle), T Jordan Gross (not injury related), C Geoff Hangartner (knee), DE Charles Johnson (hip), DE Thomas Keiser (elbow), RB Mike Tolbert (head). FULL: DE Frank Alexander (knee).

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: No Data Reported TENNESSEE TITANS at MIAMI DOLPHINS — TITANS: DNP: LB Xavier Adibi (knee), S Al Afalava (ankle), LB Colin McCarthy (ankle). LIMITED: LB Patrick Bailey (ribs), CB Tommie Campbell (ankle).

FULL: WR Kenny Britt (knee), QB Jake Locker (left shoulder), T Byron Stingily (back), CB Alterraun Verner (thigh), LB Will Witherspoon (hamstring), WR Kendall Wright (elbow). DOLPHINS: DNP: CB Richard Marshall (back), LB Koa Misi (calf).

LIMITED: TE Jeron Mastrud (hamstring), DT Tony McDaniel (knee), C Mike Pouncey (knee, ankle), DT Paul Soliai (ankle). FULL: CB Nolan Carroll (knee), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), WR Brian Hartline (hamstring), RB Jorvorskie Lane (knee), T Jake Long (back), DE Jared Odrick (elbow), QB Ryan Tannehill (knee).

BUFFALO BILLS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — BILLS: DNP: DE Mark Anderson (knee), DT Marcell Dareus (shoulder), WR Stevie Johnson (thigh), CB Aaron Williams (knee), DT Kyle Williams (ankle). LIMITED: DE Spencer Johnson (ankle), G Kraig Urbik (foot). FULL: TE Scott Chandler (groin), QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (chest), CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder), T Chris Hairston (knee), G Andy Levitre (knee), CB Leodis McKelvin (groin), CB Justin Rogers (thigh), RB C.J. Spiller (shoulder), LB Chris White (back), DE Mario Williams (wrist, knee), C Eric Wood (knee). PATRIOTS: DNP: RB Brandon Bolden (knee), DE Trevor Scott (hamstring), LB Tracy White (foot). LIMITED: CB Kyle Arrington (concussion), DT Ron Brace (elbow), S Patrick Chung (shoulder), S Steve Gregory (hip), TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle), LB Dont’a Hightower (hamstring), WR Brandon Lloyd (knee), G Logan Mankins (calf, hip), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), G Nick McDonald (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), WR Wes Welker (ankle).

OAKLAND RAIDERS at BALTIMORE RAVENS — RAIDERS: DNP: RB Mike Goodson (ankle), RB Darren McFadden (ankle), DT Richard Seymour (knee, hamstring), CB Shawntae Spencer (foot).

LIMITED: T Khalif Barnes (groin), S Matt Giordano (hamstring), K Sebastian Janikowski (left groin), TE Brandon Myers (shoulder). FULL: DT Desmond Bryant (cardiac), LB Miles Burris (elbow), LB Keenan Clayton (shoulder), CB Coye Francies (thumb), S Mike Mitchell (finger), RB Marcel Reece (hamstring), DE Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder), T Willie Smith (knee), DE David Tollefson (shoulder). RAVENS: DNP: DE Pernell McPhee (thigh), DT Haloti Ngata

LOCAL

BRIEFS Funding available for local athletes The Red Deer Games Foundation is accepting applications for financial assistance for Red Deer and area athletes.

The Foundation provides financial aid to individuals demonstrating a high level of ability and a strong devotion to their sport.

Information brochures and application forms outlining the guidelines and

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Tuesday’s Games Chicago 99, Orlando 93 Oklahoma City 108, Toronto 88 Denver 109, Detroit 97 Wednesday’s Games Phoenix 117, Charlotte 110 Boston 100, Washington 94, OT Atlanta 89, Indiana 86 Miami 103, Brooklyn 73 Denver 93, Houston 87 Minnesota 90, Orlando 75 Philadelphia 77, New Orleans 62 Memphis 108, Milwaukee 90 Dallas 109, Toronto 104 Utah 95, L.A. Lakers 86 Detroit at Sacramento, Late Cleveland at Golden State, Late San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, Late Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City at Chicago, 6 p.m.

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

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 4 0 1.000 — Dallas 4 1 .800 1/2 Memphis 3 1 .750 1 Houston 2 2 .500 2 New Orleans 2 2 .500 2 GB — 1 1 1 1/2 1 1/2

Friday’s Games Brooklyn at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

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

Indiana at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Charlotte at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Utah at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

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Soccer MLS PLAYOFFS

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SEMIFINALS (two-game, total goals) EASTERN CONFERENCE Kansas City vs. Houston (Houston wins series 2-1) Sunday’s result Houston 2 Kansas City 0 Wednesday’s result Kansas City 1 Houston 0

WESTERN CONFERENCE San Jose vs. Los Angeles (San Jose leads series 1-0) Sunday’s result San Jose 1 Los Angeles 0 Wednesday’s game Los Angeles at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle (Series tied 0-0) Friday’s result Real Salt Lake 0 Seattle 0 Thursday’s game Seattle at Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m.

D.C. United vs. New York (Series tied 1-1) Saturday’s result D.C. United 1 New York 1 Wednesday’s result

Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

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National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 3 0 1.000 — Boston 2 2 .500 1 1/2 Philadelphia 2 2 .500 1 1/2 Brooklyn 1 2 .333 2 Toronto 1 4 .200 3

(shoulder), S Ed Reed (shoulder, knee), G Bobbie Williams (ankle), G Marshal Yanda (ankle). LIMITED: LB Josh Bynes (thigh), WR Jacoby Jones (toe), T Michael Oher (ankle), CB Jimmy Smith (abdomen). FULL: S Sean Considine (chest), C Morgan Cox (shoulder), LB Dannell Ellerbe (finger), NT Ma’ake Kemoeatu (knee), S Bernard Pollard (chest), LB Terrell Suggs (ankle).

NEW YORK GIANTS at CINCINNATI BENGALS — GIANTS: No Data Reported BENGALS: DNP: C Jeff Faine (hamstring), RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (illness), WR Marvin Jones (knee), S Reggie Nelson (hamstring). LIMITED: S Taylor Mays (knee), CB Terence Newman (hamstring), C Trevor Robinson (hamstring). FULL: DE Robert Geathers (knee).

ATLANTA FALCONS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — FALCONS: DNP: WR Kevin Cone (groin), S Charles Mitchell (calf), RB Jason Snelling (illness), LB Sean Weatherspoon (ankle). LIMITED: DT Jonathan Babineaux (hamstring), T Sam Baker (ankle), WR Harry Douglas (ankle), DT Peria Jerry (knee), CB Asante Samuel (hip). FULL: DE John Abraham (elbow). SAINTS: DNP: DE Junior Galette (ankle), WR Courtney Roby (shoulder), RB Darren Sproles (hand), T Zach Strief (groin). FULL: LB David Hawthorne (hamstring).

DETROIT LIONS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS — LIONS: DNP: DE Cliff Avril (back), S Louis Delmas (knee), WR Calvin Johnson (knee), S Amari Spievey (concussion), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (not injury related), DT Corey Williams (knee), WR Titus Young (knee). FULL: RB Mikel Leshoure (ankle), LB Stephen Tulloch (knee). VIKINGS: DNP: DT Letroy Guion (foot), WR Percy Harvin (ankle). LIMITED: RB Jerome Felton (shoulder), T Matt Kalil (knee), CB Antoine Winfield (knee). FULL: TE John Carlson (concussion), P Chris Kluwe (knee), RB Adrian Peterson (ankle), S Mistral Raymond (ankle), S Jamarca Sanford (knee), WR Jerome Simpson (calf).

NEW YORK JETS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — JETS: DNP: DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), RB Joe McKnight (ankle). LIMITED: TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), C Nick Mangold (ankle), G Brandon Moore (hip), DT Sione Po’uha (low back), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder), LB Bart Scott (toe), S Eric Smith (knee). FULL: DE Mike DeVito (finger), WR Clyde Gates (shoulder), S LaRon Landry (heel), LB Calvin Pace (shin), QB Mark Sanchez (low back), G Matt Slauson (knee).

SEAHAWKS: DNP: DE Red Bryant (foot), G James Carpenter (concussion), S Kam Chancellor (quadriceps), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), RB Marshawn Lynch (back, wrist), DT Clinton McDonald (groin), LB K.J. Wright (concussion). LIMITED: DE Jason Jones (ankle). FULL: WR Doug Baldwin (ankle), G John Moffitt (knee), C Max Unger (finger).

DALLAS COWBOYS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — COWBOYS: DNP: C Phil Costa (ankle), S Matt Johnson (hamstring), DE Sean Lissemore (ankle), RB DeMarco Murray (foot), NT Jay Ratliff (ankle).

LIMITED: LB Dan Connor (neck). FULL: WR Dez Bryant (hip), RB Felix Jones (knee). EAGLES: OUT: WR Mardy Gilyard (hamstring), T Todd Herremans (foot). DNP: RB LeSean McCoy (illness), RB Chris Polk (toe), S David Sims (foot), G Danny Watkins (ankle). FULL: S Nate Allen (hamstring), WR Jason Avant (back), CB Brandon Boykin (toe), LB Akeem Jordan (groin), G Evan Mathis (knee).

ST. LOUIS RAMS at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — RAMS: DNP: LB Justin Cole (illness), DE Eugene Sims (knee), S Darian Stewart (knee). LIMITED: WR Danny Amendola (shoulder), LB Mario Haggan (thigh), T Wayne Hunter (back), T Rodger Saffold (knee). FULL: T Barry Richardson (head). 49ERS: No Data Reported HOUSTON TEXANS at CHICAGO BEARS — TEXANS: DNP: NT Shaun Cody (ribs), TE Owen Daniels (back), RB Ben Tate (hamstring), WR Kevin Walter (groin). LIMITED: RB Arian Foster (not injury related), CB Johnathan Joseph (quadriceps), CB Brice McCain (knee), DE Antonio Smith (ankle).

FULL: LB Bryan Braman (neck), S Quintin Demps (thumb, forearm), WR Lestar Jean (knee), S Shiloh Keo (back), NT Earl Mitchell (ankle), LB Jesse Nading (foot, neck), G Wade Smith (knee), QB T.J. Yates (right elbow). BEARS: DNP: WR Alshon Jeffery (hand). LIMITED: DE Israel Idonije (ankle), DT Henry Melton (back), DT Matt Toeaina (calf).

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS: No Data Reported

criteria of the program are available at the Recreation Centre, Collicutt Centre, Dawe Centre and the Alberta Sport Development Centre, They are also online at www.asdccentral.ca.

Deadline for applications is Nov,. 21.

For additional information on the Red Deer Games Foundation grants contact Mike Klass at 403-342-3231 or michael.klass@rdc.ab.ca.

Circle T downs Bulldogs Circle T got 20 points from Aaron Lucas and 15 from Bo Rockarts in downing the Bulldogs 69-61 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Tuesday.

Devon Bennett had 10 points and Tyson Allred eight for the Bulldogs.

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE—Suspended San Diego C Yasmani Grandal 50 games for a violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BOSTON RED SOX—Named Juan Nieves pitching coach.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Announced the retirement of co-ordinator of cultural development Sal Artiaga.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Named Mark McGwire hitting coach.

NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with RHP Greg Burke on a minor league contract. Agreed to terms with OF Jason Bay to terminate his contract.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with OF Darren Ford on a minor league contract.

SAN DIEGO PADRES—Traded OF Blake Tekotte to the Chicago White Sox for RHP Brandon Kloess.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Assigned 2B Emmanuel Burriss outright to Fresno (PCL). Announced RHP Clay Hensley declined outright assignment and elected free agency.

FOOTBALL ARIZONA CARDINALS—Placed LB O’Brien Schofield on injured reserve. Re-signed DE Ronald Talley. Released CB Crezdon Butler from the practice squad. Signed CB Greg McCoy to the practice squad.

ATLANTA FALCONS—Released FB Lousaka Polite. Signed FB Mike Cox. Signed OL Jacques McClendon to the practice squad.

BUFFALO BILLS—Signed CB Crezdon Butler and OT Thomas Welch.

CAROLINA PANTHERS—Released LB Jerry Franklin from the practice squad. Signed G Thomas Austin to the practice squad.

CHICAGO BEARS—Released WR Kamar Aiken from the practice squad. Signed WR Joe Anderson to the practice squad.

GREEN BAY PACKERS—Released WR Diondre Borel from the practice squad. Activated TE Andrew Quarless from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Placed LB Nick Perry on injured reserve.

MIAMI DOLPHINS—Released DB De’Andre Presley. Signed CB Bryan McCann. Placed CB Richard Marshall on injured reserve. Claimed CB Brandon McDonald off waivers from Tampa Bay. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Signed DE Ernest Owusu to the practice squad.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Released CB Nick Hixson from the practice squad. Signed CB A.J. Davis to the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS—Released S Antonio Allen. Signed G Hayworth Hicks from Indianapolis’ practice squad.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Activated CB Walter Thurmond from the physically-unable-to-perform list.

Signed WR Charly Martin to the practice squad.

ST. LOUIS RAMS—Signed CB Quinton Pointer from the practice squad. Signed WR Saalim Hakim to the practice squad.

TENNESSEE TITANS—Placed G Leroy Harris on injured reserve. Signed DE Jarius Wynn and G Kyle DeVan. HOCKEY OTTAWA SENATORS—Reassigned F Darren Kramer from Binghamton (AHL) to Elmira (ECHL).

American Hockey League AHL—Suspended Rockford RW Andrew Shaw six games; Rockford D Dylan Olsen two games; and Rockford LW Wade Brookbank, Portland RW Phil Lane and Albany D Matthew Corrente one game for the actions during recent games.

Central Hockey League ARIZONA SUNDOGS—Waived F Don Maloney. Signed F Derek LeBlanc. Activated D David Schlemko from leave of absence.

BLOOMINGTON BLAZE—Waived D Jeff Winchester.

MISSOURI MAVERICKS—Signed F Andrew Courtney.

TULSA OILERS—Signed F Mile Ullrich.

SOCCER CHICAGO FIRE—Re-signed D Arne Friedrich.

COLLEGE HOFSTRA—Announced G Shaquille Stokes has been granted a hardship waiver by the NCAA and will be eligible to play with the men’s basketball team.

GMs talk about more replays

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — In between trade talks and early negotiations with free agents, baseball general managers considered some wide-ranging changes that include broader use of instant replay by umpires, changed roster limits for September and protective headgear for pitchers.

On the first day of the GM’s three-day annual session, the New York Mets announced Wednesday they had reached

an agreement to terminate outfielder Jason Bay’s contract with one guaranteed season remaining. The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a deal to hire Mark McGwire to be their first base coach.

Arizona general manager Kevin Towers said he’d listen to trade offers for two-time All-Star right fielder Justin Upton but thought a swap was not likely. And Texas GM Jon Daniels said the Rangers remained interested in re-signing All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton

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Cassidy gets job done on day one It’s been a long time since Curtis Cassidy won a go-round buckle at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in the tie-down roping. But he managed to “I still helped Cody get get the job done on opening our bulldogging horses night at Rexall Place in Edready, but bulldogging was monton. the last thing on my mind.

The Donalda cowboy has It was just concentrating earned the High Point Chamon calf roping. It’s always pionship for Canada seven great to do two events, but times, but often he qualifies when there’s only one, evfor Edmonton in two events. erything you do goes into He’s won the steer wrestling that.” title twice, and it’s the event Cassidy did do some he’s generally stronger in. hazing in the steer wresThis season he came up short DIANNE tling for his brother Cody, in the bulldogging departFINSTAD and Baillie Milan. But pickment, but made the CFR in ing up $11,398 in the roping the roping, while his younger was at the top of his to-do brother Cody came into the list, and his first place finCFR the steer wrestling season leader. ish sets up his week well.

And Wednesday night Curtis showed “It takes the weight off your shoulhis roping skills, with a snappy 8.5 sec- ders and the monkey off your back to ond run. As much winning as he’s done get that first cheque under your belt. over the years, Cassidy is still thrilled Every day’s a challenge and a battle, about winning a go-round buckle. and you’ve got to still go out there and “I know I’ve only won two go-rounds regroup and do as good as possible in the steer wrestling since ’06, and I but, it feels good to get some money in can’t even remember the last time I your pocket.” won a calf roping go-round, so it’s been The win also moved Cassidy up to a while,” chuckled Cassidy. third place in the Canadian standOnly competing in Edmonton in one ings, which are still led by Louisiana’s event gave Cassidy a chance to focus Shane Hanchey. on his roping preparation.

CANADIAN FINALS RODEO Sometimes a change can clear the mind. It worked for steer wrestler Tanner Milan, who kicked off his Canadian Finals Rodeo with a go-round win, for the second straight year.

It’s his 8th trip to Edmonton, but he’s never managed to walk away with a buckle yet. This time, the Cochrane cowboy switched horses. Instead of using his own mount Peggy Sue, he called up his friend, two-time World Champion Lee Graves, and asked to get on board his champion horse Jesse.

The combination worked and Milan took over the season lead from Cody Cassidy, by winning the round in 3.5 seconds. His brother Baillie came in second with a 4.2.

Three-time Canadian saddle bronc champion Dustin Flundra came into Edmonton spurring, taking first place with a 83.75 point ride on the Stampede horse Logan Berry.

“This is nice. The last two years haven’t been the easiest ones,” admitted the Pincher Creek cowboy. “I’ve been injured a lot. That’s only the sixth horse I’ve been on since the 24th of July. So to come here, and in the first round to jump out and win one lets ev-

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erybody know that I’m still around and I want another buckle.”

His $11,398 jumps him up to third place in the bronc riding. But Ponoka’s Luke Butterfield finished in second place, and now leads the Canadian race overall.

Nanton’s Lyndsay Sears put her horse Moe through the paces around the barrels in the fastest time of 14.525 seconds to take the top cheque in the barrel racing for the first round. Texan Carlee Rae Pierce still leads overall.

The go-round buckle for bareback riding went to Wyoming’s JR Vezain, for an 82.25 point. Ponoka’s Jake Vold tied for third, with an 81.25, and he’s sitting second for Canada, behind season leader Dusty LaValley. Season leaders Dustin Bird and Paul Eaves showed their winning form in team roping, taking first in 4.1 seconds and building their lead for the title. Dakota Butter, who turned 20 on Tuesday, came out and the first night of his first CFR finished first place, with an 87.25 point ride on a bull called Kill Switch.

The win jumped him up into first place overall. Innisfail’s Dylan Bilton won the first night of novice bareback riding with a 73 score, and adds to his lead as well. The Canadian Finals Rodeo continues tonight with a 7:00 pm performance.

Progress being Silva expected to watch GSP fight closely made in Blue Jays’ manager search

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos has had a full plate over the last few weeks.

His off-season is about to get even busier.

Anthopoulos, who’s in Indian Wells, Calif., for this week’s general managers’ meetings, has been working on finding a replacement for manager John Farrell. The Toronto GM wouldn’t reveal names or the number of candidates he has interviewed but said the process is moving along.

“Yeah I think we’re closer,” Anthopoulos said in a phone interview. “I think each day we get closer. We’re certainly not there yet.

I think things are obviously going to slow up for the three days or so during the GM meetings and then they’ll pick back up. But I definitely think we’re getting closer overall.

“We’re making progress. I’m pleased with the pace. It’s not going to be rushed but I think overall we’re on a pretty good pace.”

The Blue Jays and Red Sox agreed to a transaction last month that allowed Farrell to leave with one year left on his three-year contract. The Red Sox sent infielder Mike Aviles to Toronto and obtained reliever David Carpenter in the deal.

Anthopoulos then shipped Aviles to the Cleveland Indians last week along with infielder Yan Gomes for righthanded reliever Esmil Rogers. It could be the first of many moves involving the Blue Jays’ pitching staff.

Changes to the starting rotation are also expected.

“Anybody we think can help to improve the rotation, we’re going to do it,” Anthopoulos said.

“Whether it’s free agency or trade or even trading someone from the current group.”

The Toronto starters were hammered by injuries this season.

Brandon Morrow, Kyle Drabek and Drew Hutchinson all missed significant chunks of the campaign. Ace Ricky Romero had an off-year and recently underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery. The injury woes didn’t help the overworked bullpen, which had to deal with serious injuries to closer Sergio Santos and Luis Perez.

Toronto used 12 different starting pitchers and a franchise-high 54 different players over the course of the season.

Some of the big pitching names out there include Zack Greinke, Anibal Sanchez, Edwin Jackson and Dan Haren.

It’s unclear whether the Blue Jays will be able to offer the dollars and contract length that might be required to land a top free agent. They might be

forced to put a top prospect into the mix and go the trade route.

Rather than targeting a specific number of needed starters, Anthopoulos wants to provide more overall depth to the rotation as a whole.

“I don’t think we’re going to limit ourselves,” Anthopoulos said. “We just need to get better.

We need to add if we can, so that’s going to be the goal.”

This week’s GM meetings often spark discussions that can lead to trades and signings later in the off-season. There will likely be more activity around the Dec. 3-6 winter meetings in Nashville.

“Any time you get a chance to get the GMs together, you never know what’s going to come of it,” Anthopoulos said.

The Blue Jays have a deep pool of prospects and could use some of that stock to address needs on the mound, second base and left field.

Anthopoulos is prepared to be a buyer this winter and has already confirmed the team’s payroll will rise.

Once the meetings wrap Friday, Anthopoulos will return his focus to the managerial search.

He said it has been a different process from the one he used before hiring Farrell in 2010.

“We really cast a wide net the first time, it was much more open,” he said. “We hadn’t gone through it before. I hadn’t gone through the search before. I think now after two years, the organization is in a different place.

“Things over time evolve and change and we can be much more specific about who the right candidate is for this team, for this city, for this group of players.”

Canada beats U.S. to stay undefeated

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TIKKURILA, Finland — Canada remained unbeaten at the Four Nations Cup on Wednesday after a 3-1 win over the archrival Americans at Valtti Areena.

American Hilary Knight opened the scoring early in the second period but Marie-Philip Poulin and Gillian Apps scored 35 seconds apart for a lead Canada wouldn’t relinquish. Hayley Wickenheiser added an insurance goal as Canada improved to 2-0 at the four-team tournament.

“These are the games we want to play in,” Apps said. “I think if you ask anyone on the American team or the Canadian team, it’s an amazing rivalry. We know they’re fast and so talented. We have to be prepared for that and play physical and play our game. They’re fun games to play in, just to battle

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“Obviously it’s always nice to come out with a win, but we’re far from done our work here. We’re just going to keep moving forward.”

The Canadians will enjoy an off-day Thursday before closing round-robin play Friday against Sweden. The medal games are scheduled for Saturday.

The Americans beat Canada 4-3 in a shootout in last year’s final in Sweden.

The Canadians opened the 2012 tournament with a 6-0 rout of Finland on Tuesday and were confident heading into their matchup with the American side.

“I think we did a really good job in our one-on-one battles and our urgency to race to loose pucks,” said head coach Dan Church. “Just our battle mentality along the wall, in the corners and in front of the net, it was a big

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“I think it really led to a lot of our goals and ultimately the win.”

Canada improved to 26-7-1 against the United States at this tournament.

Canada last won the Four Nations Cup in 2010, defeating the Americans 3-2 in overtime. Canada has won this event 12 times over its 16-year history.

The tournament also serves as an evaluation opportunity for team brass ahead of the 2013 world championship in Ottawa this April.

The Canadian roster includes almost all the players from the team that won gold at the 2012 world championship last spring.

Canada beat the Americans 5-4 in overtime in the championship game.

Host Finland defeated Sweden 4-2 in Wednesday’s other game.

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Middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be cageside in Montreal next week to watch Georges StPierre’s comeback fight against Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit.

“There’s no doubt that Anderson Silva’s showing up to cheer Georges St-Pierre on,” UFC president Dana White said in a media conference call Wednesday. “He wants him to win this fight and he wants to fight him after.”

St-Pierre, the UFC’s welterweight title-holder who is returning from knee surgery, dismissed any Silva talk, however.

“I don’t care about Anderson Silva,” he said. “He can do whatever he wants. He can go to Florida, stay in Brazil if he wants. I’m focusing on Carlos Condit.

That’s all that matters to me.”

St-Pierre (22-2) meets Condit (28-5) in the main event of UFC 154 on Nov. 17 at Montreal’s Bell Centre.

A Silva-GSP superfight has been touted for some time.

The 37-year-old Silva, who holds the 185-pound title but has also fought at light-heavyweight (205) and St. Pierre, who campaigns at welterweight (170), are widely seen as the two best pound-for-pound fighters in mixed martial arts.

Silva (33-4) is 16-0 since joining the UFC in 2006.

White has said he expects the two to fight some time, probably at a catch weight somewhere between their two divisions.

He said such a fight could take place at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, Cowboys Stadium in suburban Dallas or a Brazilian soccer stadium.

“It’s fun to talk about this superfight but I’m sure it’s pissing Carlos off every time it’s asked,” said White. “He’s got to get through Carlos Condit first.”

Condit won the UFC’s interim belt in February, defeating Nick Diaz while St-Pierre was recover-

ing from knee surgery. Condit is also a former WEC champion.

GSP was hurt in training last fall, undergoing reconstructive knee surgery in December. He was operated on by the same surgeon who repaired Tom Brady’s knee.

St-Pierre has not fought since winning a decision over Jake Shields at UFC 129 in April 2011.

“It’s a big deal,” White said of GSP’s comeback.

The 31-year-old St-Pierre, who has won nine straight over the last five years, is the UFC’s biggest pay-per-view draw.

“The difference between Georges St-Pierre and every other guy that fights in the UFC is he’s got an entire country behind him,” added White.

St-Pierre says he did not think much of his performance against Shields. But the injury has given him a new appreciation of his sport and he feels reinvigorated.

“I like what I do but I forgot I liked it ... I lost a little bit (of) the fire,” he said.

Most bookies have made St-Pierre a 3-1 favourite to win, despite his lengthy layoff.

Condit, 28, says he is no stranger to being the underdog.

“Most fights I’m going into I put myself in that mindset,” he said.

“I like playing the role of the spoiler,” he added.

“There are a lot of people in the sport and in the media that I think are overlooking me as an opponent for Georges and looking towards a superfight with Anderson maybe.

“I don’t feel like Georges is overlooking me but I’m excited to get in there, do my thing and hopefully change a lot of plans.”

Said White: “People are overlooking Carlos Condit and that’s a bad idea.”

The UFC boss says there is no chance Condit will fight Silva if he beats GSP. Instead Condit will take on the top welterweight contender.

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Homeless population counted SPECIAL MENU FOR VETS, TROOPS Veterans and active Canadian Forces members are welcome to eat free at Applebee’s on Sunday. In honour of Remembrance Day, the restaurant chain offers a special menu veterans, reservists and active military personnel can choose from without paying.

Proof of service is required, through a current permanent or temporary identification card for active or reserve members, veterans card, or photograph showing the veteran in uniform or by wearing a uniform. Last year, the chain’s 20 franchised outlets in five provinces served more than 3,000 current and former Canadian Forces members. Red Deer’s Applebee’s is located at 5250 22nd St.

VOLUNTEERS COUNT 279 PEOPLE IN FIRST POINT-IN-TIME HOMELESS COUNT

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Volunteers counted 279 people in Red Deer’s first point-in-time homeless count last month.

Early details show of the 279 people, 95 (35 per cent) were sheltered; and 184 (66 per cent) were unsheltered, meaning they were in parks, on the streets or sidewalks, at drop-in centres, or at meal programs.

The count showed 37.1 per cent were youth under the age of 25; 31.4 per cent were female; and 44.4 per cent were selfreported as aboriginal.

Ninety-eight volunteers armed with questionnaires blanketed the city between 7 p.m. and midnight on Oct. 16.

Rebekah McDermott, co-ordinator of the

city’s EveryOne’s Home Leadership Model, said the full report, to be released in December, will paint a better picture of the people and their stories.

The tally is part of the city’s plan to put an end homelessness in Red Deer.

The tally will establish a baseline for future counts and help improve services for the homeless population and strategies to end homelessness in Red Deer.

McDermott said she was not surprised at the numbers that were tallied at the end of the night.

“It was pretty close to what I was expecting,” said McDermott. “I expected somewhere between 250 to 300.”

The time of year and the time of day played a factor in the numbers, said McDermott.

“I think we missed some people in that

count,” she said. “It’s a difficult count to get.”

The group will conduct a count every two years in line with other cities in the province.

McDermott said the evening was encouraging and inspiring because many of the volunteers reported their eyes were opened to the homeless population in Red Deer.

Between April 2009 and March 2012, 344 chronically or episodically homeless individuals were housed through provincial funding. Between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012, 36 youth accessed the winter mat program, 118 youth received support through the Community Support worker program, and four youth were housed. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

ROCKY CRAFT SHOW Just in time for Christmas, there will be a craft show in Rocky Mountain House. The Rocky Mountain House Arts and Crafts Guild will host their 18th annual craft show on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lou Soppit Centre, 4901 54th St. There will be 35 booths showcasing handcrafted items.

Admission is free but donations to the food bank will be greatly accepted. For more information, call Judy Hacon at 403-845-4652.

MCpl. Drew Adkins, a Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School graduate who served in Afghanistan last year, speaks during a Remembrance Day service Wednesday.

Students told about courage

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

ART AT THE LAKE SHOW, SALE Unique jewelry, pottery, glassworks, hand-made soap and scarves, paintings and pastel drawings can be purchased on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Art at the Lake Show and Sale at Sylvan Lake. The works of 10 leading Central Alberta artists and artisans will be featured in the oneday gift sale that runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Lion’s Club Hall, 5119 50A Ave. Participating artists — including Kate More, Pat Matheson, Arne Handley, Darren Petersen, and Christel Norvila — will be in attendance. Admission is free and coffee and snacks will be provided.

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Courage comes in many forms, an Afghanistan veteran told Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School students Wednesday.

“If you stick up for someone, you’re courageous. If you keep going despite obstacles, you’re courageous,” Master Cpl. Drew Adkins told the crowd of about 1,800 students.

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Royal Canadian Air Cadets Quinton Duke, 15, right, Nash Thulien, 16, and Fox Leeson, 14, stand ready with flags prior to Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School’s Remembrance Day service Wednesday.

“Anyone can be courageous.”

Adkins, 28, a Thurber 2002 alumnus, joined the 749 Communications Squadron as a reservist while in Grade 11.

A 2005 deployment had him in Syria and last year he spent seven months in Kandahar during the last Canadian combat deployment in Afghanistan.

“You need to stand up for what’s right even if it means you might be harmed in some way,”

he said, speaking of the 158 Canadians killed during the Afghan war.

“Courage and determination have been major factors in our fight against terrorism. We remember those we’ve lost and those we left behind to carry on the work.

Remember their fighting spirit and courage,” said Adkins, who works as an emergency medical technician in Lacombe.

Clock keeping time again For the first time in months Red Deer’s downtown street clock is showing the right time more than twice a day.

And nobody is happier than Mayor Morris Flewwelling.

“This clock has been one of the banes of my existence for a long time because I have to look at it every day out my window,” chuckled Flewwelling, who can see the clock from his corner office at City Hall.

“When I go to Sherwood Park and Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff see they have a clock The Rotary Clock on the corner of Ross Street running on their city square it drives me and 49 Ave in Red Deer is working again. crazy because ours doesn’t.” all the problems can be completCharity Dyke, who has been ed next spring. overseeing the clock saga for the Meanwhile, the mayor has his city, said the decorative time- fingers crossed that the hands keeper has proven a little temper- will keep moving. mental, especially in hot weather.

“It’s now working again, and The west face expanded in the God willing it will continue to heat this past summer, causing work.” the hands to drag and lose time. A The six-metre European-style condensation issue also emerged timepiece on Ross Street and 49th when temperatures rose, tripping Avenue was unveiled in May 2008. a breaker.

The four Rotary service clubs — The city opted to shut off the Red Deer Sunrise, Downtown, clock in late summer while an Red Deer Centennial and Red Edmonton company worked on Deer East — paid for the $55,000 solutions to the temperature is- clock. sues.

A couple of years later, two of Now that it’s colder, the city the four faces warped and began decided to restart the clock and losing time. is testing it to see how it handles the cold.

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Adkins spoke during the school’s Remembrance Day service, which also featured multimedia tributes to Canadian Forces efforts over the years as well as student art, poetry, music and dance. Adkins now works as an emergency medical technician in Premier Alison Redford was to attend the event, but couldn’t fly out of Edmonton due to heavy snow and poor visibility.

Olds College helps get coffee profits to growers

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Java drinkers can support some coffee growers and their children in the Dominican Republic thanks to a new project at Olds College.

For six years, the college has been working with a private agricultural university, known as UAFAM, on the Caribbean island.

Toby Williams, project manager of Canadian Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship at the college, said they began talking about coffee with their Dominican counterparts last fall.

Olds College then partnered with coffee company Belarminio Ramirez, which buys from the independent growers who make shadegrown, organic coffee in the region of Jarabacoa. The coffee company will classify the coffee.

The college will work with five to eight of those growers.

“Ninety per cent of the net profits will go back to that area of the Dominican to help the coffee farmers’ kids finish Grade 8 and high school, and maybe go to college,” said Williams. “It will also help with technical training for the coffee farmers so they can be more productive with their coffee farms.”

The college receives the remaining 10 per cent of the net profits. Williams said the college is interested in the project for a couple of reasons.

For one thing, it’s a great

way to celebrate the college’s 2013 centennial.

“Also, Olds College is really interested in rural entrepreneurship,” Williams added.

“This is a project where we’re getting students involved in marketing this coffee, plus there’s a whole philanthropy piece.”

Williams visited the Dominican Republic last spring, including the school that will benefit. An Olds College group will return in January to do projects and bring supplies to the children.

Each shipment will involve 3,600 kg (8,000 pounds) of green coffee beans.

These beans are ripe and green in colour, but once roasted, turn brown.

Williams said green coffee beans have a long shelf life, up to a year or maybe longer, while roasted coffee beans should be used fairly quickly.

The first shipment of beans came by boat, via the Panama Canal and then north to Vancouver. It was then trucked to Calgary. It has taken more than a month for the shipping.

They were to arrive at Calgary premium roaster Coffee Concept on Wednesday. It’s anticipated the beans will be ready for sale by the end of this month.

The owner of the coffee company is flying to Calgary on the weekend and will spend time figuring out the perfect roast for the beans. It’s anticipated this coffee will be a medium roast.

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Boundaries set for new Catholic school Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has decided on which neighbourhood children will have the opportunity to go to their newest school.

Trustees approved on Tuesday the attendance boundaries for Fr. Henri Voisin School set to open September 2014 in Clearview Ridge.

The school will serve prekindergarten to Grade 5 students in Rosedale, Clearview, Clearview Ridge, Timberlands, Garden Heights, as well as students living north of 39th Street in Deer Park.

Students living in Vanier Woods will become part of Holy Family School boundaries after being within St. Elizabeth Seton school boundaries.

BRIEFS Fair vote talk Central Albertans are invited to learn more how proportional representation would make a difference in how Canadians vote in provincial and federal elections.

The Fair Vote Canada Red Deer Action Team and Red Deer Public Library are hosting Democratic Renewal: Implementing Proportional Representation on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Speakers will be Larry Booi, president of Public Interest Alberta and chair of the organizations democracy task force, and PIA executive director Bill Moore-Kilgannon.

Everyone is welcome to attend the free session that kicks off at 7 p.m. at the downtown public library.

For more information, call Dale Watson at 403346-3727.

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Customers can also find beans at the Olds College bookstore and at other retail outlets in Olds. Sales won’t start until around Dec. 1. The college is also in talks with larger retailers.

A new entrepreneurship club involving Olds College students and instructor Jim Beatty will help market the coffee. They’ll be on hand at the Christmas craft sale at Red Deer’s Westerner Park on Dec. 1 and 2.

“People will also be able to drink it if they come to our centennial events,” said Williams.

The coffee beans will sell for about $15 for a 340-gram (12-ounce) bag. The college will first start off with beans, not ground.

“We’re going to roast it once or twice a month because we need the coffee to be really fresh,” said Williams. “Depending on what our customers say, we may start to offer ground coffee as well.” ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

istration’s recommendation to allow Grade 5 students who wish to remain in their current Unfortunately, before Fr. Henri Voisin School will school in September 2014 to do the American manufacturer have space for 300 students in so. Students will receive trans- could fix the problem the 2014, with the capacity to ex- portation. company went out of busi“The Grade 5 students in pand to 500. Based on current ness.

2014 will be in their last year projections, the school is ex- of elementary school and the A $10,000 overhaul in 2011 pected to open with about 200 board felt it was very impor- got the clock working again, students. tant for them to finish their el- but the fix proved temporary.

“The board consulted with ementary education together The clock commemorates Citits stakeholders and believes without the added stress of izens of the Year and Young that the new boundaries well changing schools two years in Citizens of the Year. serve students and their fami- a row.” lies well,” said board chairAll other students living woman Adriana LaGrange in a within the new boundaries news release. in 2014 will attend the new Many island coffees have Middle school and high school. good reputations, like JamaiThis will affect some stu- ca’s Blue Mountain or Kona school boundaries will remain dents enrolled at Holy Family from Hawaii. the same.

The board accepted admin- School, Maryview School and “This coffee will be right St. Elizabeth up there in terms of quality,” Seton School. said Williams. “The Dominies after a raid at their ously.

Parents of cans have been growing cofhome late in January.

Coun. David Hoar children af- fee for 400 years, but for whatShawn Simon, 30, said he was pleased fected by the ever reason they don’t have and Allen Wade Simon, that companies were asnew boundar- that same recognized brand 32, were charged with sessed on more than just ies will soon as Hawaii or Jamaica.” possession of drugs for the lowest bidder. be notifed by The beans will be sold trafficking after police Marty Campbell, the letter. in various ways, including county’s director of oper- from Hobbema and online at http://www.canadiWetaskiwin, including ations, said the contract would be worth in the re- dog service members, conducted a search of gion of $3 million a year the house. based on the county’s Police allege that $35 million worth of conweapons and about struction projects. $110,000 worth of mariThe contract is for juana were seized durthree years with a twoing the raid. year option.

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The Red Deer-based company was among three companies shortlisted and ranked on a points system by county staff.

A report to council says the company’s rates are similar to those paid for those services previ-

Thefts from vehicles rising Red Deerians are being warned about escalating number of cases of theft from vehicles.

Red Deer City RCMP are reporting overnight thefts from vehicles.

Culprits are targeting locked and unlocked vehicles, with valuables in the line of sight.

Spokeswoman Cpl. Sarah Knelsen said the cases are being reported in residential areas throughout the city.

The thefts have been rising in the last couple of weeks, she said.

Some common items being taken are: money; wallets and purses; cellphones, laptops, electronic equipment, briefcases and other personal documents.

As a preventive measure, RCMP encourage residents to do the following: remove ignition keys; lock windows and keep them closed; remove extra keys; remove valuables or hide them out of sight; remove garage door openers; lock all doors leading to home or exterior from garage; consider locking overhead garage doors at night; disable overhead garage doors if going away. Plus, park in sensible places, avoiding unlit areas at night.

Red Deer city RCMP and Neighbourhood Watch encourage people to get to know their neighbours, watch for suspicious activities; and report all suspicious activities.

Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to call RCMP at 403-343-5575 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Field overcomes ageism for ‘Lincoln’

BY ANDREA BAILLIE THE CANADIAN PRESS

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The wildlife and big skies of the rural West have inspired a solo exhibit of artworks by Gail Scheuring at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe. Work is entitled Canmore.

Wildlife, skies in solo exhibit File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sally Field. Ageism in Hollywood? It’s an issue “Lincoln” star Field apparently managed to overcome when she convinced Steven Spielberg to cast her opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in the presidential biopic. about the legacy of Todd Lincoln.

“She found him early on when he was a young lawyer, and a kind of bumpkin — a nobody — and she was very well educated, came from a powerful political family in the south and she kind of picked him, honed him, recognized his brilliance,” she said.

“And when he had his very, very dark spells — which he did — she brought him up, she reassured him, she believed in him ...

“So she was complicated and colourful and a woman that refused to fit into the mould that was set up for her.”

Added the actress: “If there had not been a Mary Todd Lincoln, there never would have been an Abraham Lincoln. That’s just the truth.”

Lincoln opens in Toronto on Friday and across Canada on Nov. 16.

The wildlife and big skies of the rural West have inspired a solo exhibit of artworks by Gail Scheuring at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe.

Scheuring is a former Red Deer resident who now lives in High River.

Her oil paintings of Alberta, British Columbia and Montana will be shown starting from Saturday, Nov. 17, in the exhibit, Rural Travel . . . An Examination of Rural Environments and Wildlife.

Her paintings spring from personal snapshots and found images of landscapes, insects and wildlife. Scheuring’s works focus on colour and texture as they attempt to portray a sense of movement.

She said her landscapes “highlight the view from my car on trips and on walking excursions, and are often vague or lacking in detail of the land, primarily focusing on the ‘big sky’ sky-

Improvisation workshop for youths Youths can learn to think fast and stay on their toes through an improvisation workshop on Saturday, Nov. 17.

Tree House Youth Theatre is teaming up with Serge Belliveau from the local Bull Skit improv troupe for a session that runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Scott Block in

downtown Red Deer. It’s geared for school-aged kids 12 and up.

Belliveau will speed up reaction times with a variety of theatre games and exercises designed to open the doors to the “wonderful world of quick-draw, faster than a speeding bullet improvisation.”

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Scheuring depicted animals and insects she came across in her urban neighbourhood, or in more rural settings by the sides of highways, or on farmland.

“Their static poses mimic images seen on postcards, travel brochures and other stock photos that are used to promote local travel,” said the artist, who graduated from the University of Lethbridge’s Art History and Museum Studies program and also studied fine arts at Red Deer College.

Scheuring’s art has been exhibited in solo and group shows in the U.S., Bulgaria and France. Her works are in the public collections of the Alberta Foundation of the Arts and the International Museum of Collage Art, and are in private collections in Japan and the U.K. The exhibit runs to Friday, Dec. 7.

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Despite theories that Todd Lincoln may have been bipolar, Field says she approached the character with “no agenda whatsoever.”

“I think it was my job as an actor to not make any definitive decision as to what she was,” said the actress, whose three Emmy Awards include trophies for her turns on ER and Brothers & Sisters.

“She was a colourful person.

“We didn’t have the means with which to diagnose her with anything in those days and (Abraham Lincoln) was never diagnosed as being depressive so who knows what either of them were, except incredibly important people in American history.”

It’s clear that Field is fascinated by the historical figure she’s brought to life, her voice growing animated as she talks

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TORONTO — Ageism in Hollywood? It’s an issue Lincoln star Sally Field apparently managed to overcome when she convinced Steven Spielberg to cast her opposite Daniel DayLewis in the presidential biopic — despite the pair’s 10-year age difference.

Field, 66, had secured the part of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln when Liam Neeson was set to play the 16th U.S. president.

But when he eventually dropped out of the much-delayed project and Day-Lewis came aboard, the role was suddenly up in the air. “(Steven) really just didn’t see me working with him and I knew that probably part of it was age and part of it was like a chemistry thing,” Field said during a recent stop in Toronto.

“I’m 10 years older than (Day-Lewis) and Abraham Lincoln was 10 years older than Mary and I thought that could very well be an issue.

But I felt that we would both be ’worn’ and I felt that you wouldn’t ultimately be able to tell the difference.”

She added: “If you look at the pictures between Abe Lincoln and Mary it really is hard to tell who’s older. I mean they both look tired and worn.”

Field continued to fight for the part and says eventually “the great, generous, brilliant” Day-Lewis flew from Ireland to California to do a screen test with her.

Spielberg was convinced and the Norma Rae star set about immersing herself in the role, packing on 25 pounds to play the famed first lady.

Lincoln doesn’t open until Friday, but DayLewis is already being called an Oscar lock for his astonishing performance in the film, which traces the president’s battle to end the Civil War and pass the 13th amendment to abolish slavery to his assassination at Ford’s Theatre in 1865.

The movie — based on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln — also boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, Tommy Lee Jones, David Strathairn, John Hawkes and Jackie Earl Haley.

And then there is Field as Todd Lincoln, whose life was infused by tragedy (in addition to witnessing her husband’s death, she outlived three

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‘Staggering amounts of oil, gas in shale Staggering amounts of oil and natural gas are locked in onceignored Alberta rocks, according to a study released this week by the Energy Resources Conservation Board and Alberta Geological Survey. The report estimates those toughto-access areas contain 423.6 billion barrels of oil, 3,424 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 58.6 billion barrels of natural-gas liquids.

However, it’s not known how much of that resource can be tapped using today’s technology and in the current economic environment.

Five formations in particular — The Duvernay, Muskwa, Montney, Nordegg, and Basal Banff/Exshaw, also known as the Alberta Bakken — show immediate potential, the report said.

Lockout hurting Molson Coors MONTREAL — Molson Coors says the NHL lockout has forced the beer company into the penalty box by reducing beer sales across Canada for its marquee brands.

The Montreal and Denver-based brewer said the financial impact of the nearly twomonth labour dispute is difficult to tabulate, but the company’s most important cold-weather driver of sales has disappeared.

“Whether it’s people not actually physically going to the venues and consuming there, consuming in venues around the outlet before that, or indeed having NHL sort of parties at home, all of those occasions have disappeared off the map and you just can’t replicate them,” CEO Peter Swinburn said Wednesday. The impact is more pronounced in Canada than in the United States. Swinburn said that once the lockout ends, Molson Coors will seek financial compensation from the league over the negative impact that a lack of games has had on the hockey league sponsor.

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Harley Richards, Business Editor, 403-314-4337 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

‘The wrong decision’ BUSINESS LEADERS FEAR U.S. ECONOMY WON’T TURNAROUND UNDER OBAMA

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Former prime minister Pierre Trudeau once compared living next to the United States to sleeping with an elephant, observing that, “one is affected by every twitch and grunt.”

There was plenty of twitching and grunting on Tuesday, as Americans re-elected Democratic President Barack Obama over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. And reaction appears mixed on the Canadian side of the border.

“For myself, it was a major disappointment,” said Mike Drotar, Servus Credit Union’s vice-president treasury.

He fears Obama’s return to office will

mean big government and high taxes, with adverse consequences.

“I think it will probably be more of the same sluggish economy for the next at least two years, at a two per cent growth rate, and more moderate oil prices.”

Higher U.S. debt will also affect the equity markets, warned Drotar.

“Going forward, you’ll see lower returns on the Mike Drotar equity markets versus the Romney situation.

“If you start getting over around 120 per cent debt to GDP . . . eventually the markets are going to get really, really nervous.”

Garett Cupples, president of Red Deer’s GenTex Oilfield Manufacturing Inc., also has misgivings about U.S. voters’ decision.

“I think it was a step in the wrong direction,” said Cupples, whose company sells into the United States.

“I’m not sure the American economy can be turned around, but I believe had Romney been elected there might have been a chance of it,” he said, referring to the former Massachusetts governor’s success as a private equity executive.

Instead, Canadian business is likely to be hurt by a sluggish American economy.

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Business optimism improves A jump in employers’ hiring intentions helped improve Alberta’s business confidence index in October.

The index, which is calculated monthly by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, measures business owners’ optimism on a scale of zero to 100.

Alberta’s index hit 72.2 in October, up 1.1 points from September and 4.3 points since August.

“One of the things that stands out most from October’s numbers is the seven point jump in the percentage of small and medium-sized businesses planning to hire fulltime employees in the next few months,” said Richard Truscott, the CFIB’s Alberta director.

Thirty-one per cent of small business owners surveyed in October said they planned to hire in the next three or four months, up seven points from September.

Sixty-two per cent expected their employment levels to remain the same, compared with 71 per cent the month before.

Entrepreneurs who said employment in their businesses would be down accounted for seven per cent of respondents, compared with five per cent in September.

Truscott pointed out that the employment outlook improved across the country in October.

The most optimistic province was Newfoundland, which had an Business Barometer index of 76.7 in October.

Alberta was next, followed by Saskatchewan (67.8), Ontario (65.6), British Columbia (64.7), Quebec (61.9), Nova Scotia (59.6), New Brunswick (58.6), Manitoba (57.5) and Prince Edward Island (50). Nationally, the index was 65.6, up 3.6 points from September.

Alberta business owners cited the skilled labour shortage as a major concern, with 44 per cent identifying it as their greatest challenge — up from 41 per cent the previous month.

An index above 50 means owners expecting their businesses’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. Levels normally range between 65 and 75 when the economy is growing.

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Harley has story-AG Inovations 2012 award winning company JTL Industries of Neilburg, Sask. has a display in the Parkland Pavillion at the Westerner this week. Nicholas Warkentin and father Ken, of Camrose who works for the company were manning the booth during the opening day of Agri-Trade on Wednesday.

Innovations recognized AGRICULTURAL IDEAS SHINE DURING FIRST DAY OF AGRI-TRADE 2012

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

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A half-dozen agricultural innovations were recognized on Wednesday, during the first day of Agri-Trade 2012.

JTL Industries Ltd., Dutch Industries, Mandako Agri, Gallagher Animal Management Systems Inc., Houston Seed Saver and Biln Holdings Inc. all earned Ag Innovation Awards at the farm equipment exposition in Red Deer.

JTL Industries was recognized for its Force line of leg-style bins, which feature an aeration system that forces air up each leg of the bin and into its hopper.

Lester Thiessen, founder of the Neilburg, Sask., metal fabrication company, said the system is ideal for damp or overheated grain. Developed this summer, the Force bin is being patented, he said.

By mid-afternoon on Wednesday, JTL Industries had already sold more than 25 of the bins.

Dutch Industries earned its award for the company’s Airguard seed brakes.

Used on air-seeders, they control airflow to ensure it matches the opener, using a series of removable washers on the exhaust port.

The result is “optimal seed placement,” said Brian Cruson, a partner in the Pilot Butte, Sask., business and its research and development manager.

Airguard seed brakes also reduce plugging from fertilizer dust and other contaminants, he added.

“This is the first time anybody’s

seen it,” said Cruson from the Agri-Trade floor.

Yet on Wednesday, Dutch Industries sold more Airguard seed brakes than it had expected to move during the entire four-day show. Cruson said that’s indicative of a product that fills a real need.

“In the ag industry there’s a lot of innovation, and a lot of it is driven by the end user,” he said, adding that it’s important for ag equipment manufacturers to stay in contact with farmers.

Mandako Agri won recognition for its Twister vertical tillage unit, which allows for the angle of its coulter disks to be adjusted on the fly.

“The farmer can really customize what he wants for field finish,” explained Murray Hunter, Mandako Agri’s rep for Alberta and Saskatchewan.

That’s important, he added, because field conditions can vary significantly and coulters that are locked at one fixed angle may not be suitable. Mandako Agri received this message from farmers, said Hunter.

“We listened, we learned, we adapted, we improvised and made it work.”

The first Twisters hit fields in the Olds and Eckville areas last year, he said, with the Plum Coulee, Man. company just completing its first full year of production.

Agri-Trade has been an “absolutely excellent” place to showcase the technology, he said.

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Sound, Ont.’s Sheep Auto Drafter that impressed the judges.

The equipment is a lightweight enclosure that allows for the automated weighing and sorting of sheep.

Biln Holdings Inc. of Macklin, Sask., was rewarded for developing a lateral implement boom attachment that enables the operator to shift a working implement.

And the Houston Seed Saver, which is a product of Southey, Sask., is mounted onto a combine header to prevent grain and other seeds from spilling over during harvest.

Now in their fifth year, the Ag Innovation Awards recognize industry-leading innovations in the agricultural sector. Recipients are chosen by a panel of farmers.

“It’s certainly very flattering,” said Hunter of Mandako Agri’s award.

He said the recognition is also a testament to the ingenuity of Western Canadian manufacturers.

Thiessen is optimistic his Ag Innovation Award will help him market the Force bin.

“I feel it’s going to do us a lot of good. If nothing else, it puts a stamp of approval on it.”

Cruson agreed that this kind of recognition is invaluable for a company trying to raise farmers’ awareness about a new innovation.

“That’s the important thing when you’re trying to launch a product is just to get the word out so that people know about it.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Flaherty prepared to thwart recession

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s top financial policy-makers say they are prepared to once again come to the rescue of the economy if a looming fiscal crisis in the United States triggers a recession.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney both pledged Wednesday to take action to support the economy if a shock from the U.S., or Europe, threatened to once again plunge

the country into recession.

“We are a pragmatic, sensible government. If our economy goes into recession because of an external shock from the United States or the eurozone, or both, we will take steps to stimulate the economy,” Flaherty said. “What we have done before we will do again. We will not do exactly the same thing again...but we are not going to stand by and have the Canadian economy slip deep into a recession with high unemployment.”

Earlier, Carney said that both the bank and the government will “react if necessary, but we’re not going to react to a hypothetical.” The impetus of the statements was the split outcome of the U.S. presidential election that brought back Democratic President Barack Obama and a Republican lower house, elevating fears the U.S. may be heading for the so-called “fiscal cliff” in January.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 95.03 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 75.45 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.54 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.29 Cdn. National Railway . . 86.30 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 91.91 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 66.26 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.20 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.47 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 30.29 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39.39 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.69 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.89 General Motors Co. . . . . 25.03 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.25 Research in Motion. . . . . . 8.23 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 41.79 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 37.04 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 63.29 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.67 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 44.53 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 71.16 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.72 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 34.25 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 11.00 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.82

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.08 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 49.51 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.11 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 18.07 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 36.15 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 17.87 First Quantum Minerals . 22.91 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 44.51 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.52 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 56.04 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 9.34 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.75 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.81 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 33.02 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.71 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 29.39 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 41.32 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.43 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 45.05 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 28.95 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.72 Canyon Services Group. 10.00 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.74 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.740 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 21.83 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.07 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.18 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 31.71 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23

Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.30 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.60 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.49 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.69 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.59 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.65 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.85 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.08 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 33.67 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 10.62 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 11.51 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.55 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 46.91

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American markets sold off Wednesday as early relief over a clear-cut winner from the U.S. presidential election turned to pessimism over the prospects of stopping a string of tax hikes and steep spending cuts from taking effect at the end of the year.

Investors worry this so-called fiscal cliff scenario would send the U.S. back into recession, at the same time dragging down other economies around the world, including Canada’s.

The S&P/TSX composite index fell 130.61 points to 12,230.59 with bigger losses held in check by a rising gold stocks.

Canadian investors also absorbed earnings reports from the resource and industrial sectors — with several heavyweights missing estimates.

Losses in New York were far steeper as the Dow Jones industrials tumbled 312.95 points to 12,932.73, its worst day of 2012.

The Nasdaq composite index dropped 74.64 points to 2,937.29 and the S&P 500 index fell 33.86 points to

1,394.53.

The TSX Venture Exchange was 12.43 points lower at 1,290.71.

The Canadian dollar reversed most of Tuesday’s 0.5 of a cent jump, falling 0.44 of a cent to 100.39 cents US as the U.S. dollar hit a two-month high, commodities backtracked and traders took in another reminder of the fragile state of Europe’s economy as they looked ahead to a crucial vote in the Greek parliament later in the day.

There had been concern that the United States would have to endure a rerun of the protracted presidential election of 2000, but Barack Obama handily won a majority of electoral colleges votes.

Commodity prices turned lower following sharp gains on Tuesday.

The energy sector led losers, down 2.25 per cent as the rising dollar and higher than expected U.S. inventories last week pushed the December crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange down $4.27 to US$84.44. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) lost $1.25

to C$28.95 while Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) fell 92 cents to $33.67.

The base metals sector fell almost two per cent as December copper shed seven cents to US$3.44 a pound. Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX:TRQ) declined 37 cents to C$8.49 while First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) dropped 48 cents to $22.91.

The higher U.S. dollar pressured commodities because a stronger greenback makes it more expensive for holders of other currencies to buy oil and metals which are dollar-denominated.

Research In Motion (TSX:RIM) shares fell 8.3 per cent to $8.23 after a report from an analyst at Pacific Crest Securities said that the BlackBerry 10 operating system will be “met with a lukewarm response at best and ultimately likely to fail.”

The industrials sector was also a weight as transport giant Bombardier Inc.’s (TSX:BBD.B) net income rose to US$212 million or 12 cents a share in the third quarter. But its revenues slipped to US$4.3 billion, down about

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$300 million from the third quarter of 2011, lower than analysts had expected as weakness at its rail equipment division continued and its shares fell 16 cents or 4.43 per cent to $3.45.

Elsewhere in the component, WestJet (TSX:WJA) added 11 cents to $18.07 after reporting profits soared almost 80 per cent in the third quarter to $70.6 million or 52 cents per diluted share, up from $39.3 million or 28 cents per share a year ago.

The financials sector was a weight, down 1.17 per cent as Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) gave back 52 cents to $12 while Royal Bank (TSX:RY) was down 81 cents to $56.33. The gold sector was the only advancer, up about 1.5 per cent as December bullion dropped $1 to US$1,714 an ounce. Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) climbed 87 cents to C$36.15.

Meanwhile, pipeline company Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) posted net profit of $189 million or 24 cents per share, compared with a small net loss of $5 million or one cent a share last year. Adjusted earnings rose to $269 million or 34 cents per share, a penny below analyst estimates. Its shares slipped 70 cents to $39.39.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,230.59 down 130.61 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,290.71 down 12.43 points TSX 60 — 699.33 down 8.67 points Dow — 12,932.73 down 312.95 points S&P 500 — 1,394.53 down 33.86 points Nasdaq — 2,937.29 down 74.64 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 100.39 cents US, down 0.44 of a cent Pound — C$1.5920, up 0.48 of a cent Euro — C$1.2715, up 0.07 of a cent Euro — US$1.2765, down 0.48 of a cent Oil futures: US$84.44 per barrel, down $4.27 (December contract) Gold futures: US$1,714 per oz., down $1 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $32.761 per oz., up $0.133 $1,053.27 per kg., up $4.28 ICE FUTURES CANADA Canola: Nov.’12 $1.50 lower $601.50; Jan ’13 $1.50 lower $599.00; March ’13 $0.90 lower $596.40; May ’13 $0.10 higher $592.60; July ’13 $0.40 higher $590.20; Nov. ’13 $0.20 higher $543.10; Jan. ’14 $0.20 higher $545.80; March ’14 $0.20 higher $546.10; May ’14 $0.20 higher $546.10; July ’14 $0.20 higher $546.10; Nov. ’14 $0.20 higher $546.10.

Barley (Western): Dec. ’12 unchanged $250.00; March ’13 unchanged $253.00; May ’13 unchanged $254.00; July ’13 unchanged $254.50; Oct. ’13 unchanged $254.50; Dec ’13 unchanged $254.50; March ’14 unchanged $254.50; May ’14 unchanged $254.50; July ’14 unchanged $254.50; Oct. ’14 unchanged $254.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $254.50.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 136,880 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 136,880.

Cupples said he’s considered expanding GenTex’s operations into the United States, but is unlikely to do so in the current situation.

His business counterparts to the south feel the same way, he added, describing how they’re reluctant to invest capital in their operations.

Drotar agreed.

“Everybody’s just sitting on their cash on the balance sheet in corporate America right now.”

Drotar and Cupples also wonder about the future of the Keystone XL pipeline, which Obama has postponed making a decision on.

Gayle Langford, president of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, was more upbeat about the election result. She said Canadian businesses already know what Obama’s policies and direction are.

“For most of us, as businesses, what’s really important is stability and predictability in U.S.-Canadian relations. That’s good for business.”

With Obama in office for another four years, Canadian business interests can build on past successes, said Langford. She offered as examples co-operation on the agricultural front, and even the Keystone project. “We do have some confidence that we’re making progress on (Keystone).”

Langford acknowledged that businesses here are keeping a close eye on the U.S. economy, because they’re affected by it. Cal Dallas, Alberta’s minister of international and intergovernmental relations, and MLA for Red Deer South, said his government was ready for Obama or Romney.

“We’ve worked hard to develop relationships with both the Republican and the Democrat side.”

He added that the Alberta government’s involvement with its neighbours to the south occurs “at a much deeper and broader level than focused on the president himself.” There may be some new government appointees that the province will now deal with, but otherwise it should be business as usual.

Dallas pointed out that Canada and the United States have one of the world’s most successful trading relationships. Nothing Obama’s administration has done over the last four years has jeopardized that, he said.

“We’re very happy with the co-operation, the spirit of engagement, the kinds of activities that are happening.” Dallas even expects the president to tackle Keystone following a Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality public hearing and information session on the pipeline proposal on Dec. 4. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

CLIFF: ‘Quick’ tumble Economists fear that unless the two sides co-operate on a new budget arrangement soon, about $600 billion in tax cuts and spending will end abruptly, robbing the U.S. economy of about four per centage points in growth.

That would push the U.S. into recession “quite quickly, and the Canadian economy would follow shortly thereafter,” said Flaherty.

He added all his colleagues at the G20 meeting of leading economic powers last weekend in Mexico expressed concern about how U.S. policy-makers would deal with the threat.

North American markets also seemed to take the risk of failure seriously. The Dow Jones Industrials plunged more than 300 points at one point before recovering slightly. There as also a significant, but more modest, sell-off in Toronto.

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GUILBAULT Hildegard After a full life of 87 years, Hildegard Guilbault went to be with her Lord on November 5, 2012. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her children: Emily (Les) Westwood, Jim (Linda) Guilbault, Darlene (Don) Bouclin, Edmund (Susan) Guilbault, Janice (Guy) Carlyle, Lorraine (Joe) Herlein, Bernadett Maxwell.

She is also survived by one brother, Albert Will, nineteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son, Timothy Guilbault, and by her great-great-grandson, Linden Amurao. Her life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service to be held at First Christian Reformed Church ( 1 6 M c Vi c a r S t r e e t , R e d Deer) on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Edmonton Chapter, 7814-83 St. NW, Edmonton, AB, T6C 2Y8.

Condolences for the late Hildegard Guilbault may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Patrick Brown EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer Phone (403) 347-2222

KERKLAAN Franciscus Johannes 1929 - 2012 Frans, beloved husband of Dymphna, passed away on November 5, 2012, at the age of 83 years. Frans was born on February 21, 1929, in Scheidam, Holland. He met Dymphna, his wife of 60 years, while working as a merchant marine in Holland.

They immigrated to Canada in 1957 and settled in Alberta.

Frans worked his way up the ranks and ended his career as a first class steam engineer at the Rimbey Gas Plant.

Frans and Dymphna had eight children and he is lovingly remembered as a devoted husband and father.

Frans will be sadly missed by Dymphna Kerklaan of Red Deer, Peter (Lorraine) Kerklaan of Rainbow Lake, Annette (Ted) Rutherglen of Leduc, Herman (Sundie) Kerklaan of Bluffton, Frans (Kim) Kerklaan Jr. of Edson, Paul (Tracy) K e r k l a a n o f R e d D e e r, Charles (Joanne) Kerklaan of Tofield, Ina (Marc) KerklaanLevesque of Toronto, ON, Tom (Kelly) Kerklaan of Calgary and Irene Kerklaan of Rocky Mountain House, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service for the late Frans Kerklaan will be held a t 2 : 0 0 p . m . S a t u r d a y, November 10, 2012 at the Bluffton Community Hall.

Condolences for the late Franciscus Kerklaan may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Valeri Watson EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer.

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MIRONOFF Carole Rose (nee Dyck) Carole was born on September 24, 1938. She passed away after a short battle with cancer on November 5, 2012 with her family by her side. Having struggled with cerebral palsy, she began her successful career as a psychiatric nurse in 1959. She was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi, and volunteered within the community of Red Deer. She stayed positive during her struggle with cancer and never let it get her down.

Carole was predeceased by her daughter Charlotte (who lost her battle with leukemia at the age of 3); parents Isaac and Helena Dyck; and brothers Delmar and Harley.

She is survived by her brother Jim (Yvonne); sisters Maria (Jack), Florence (George), and Dianna (Dave); daughters Michelle (Gary), Anita (Lorne), Angela, and Shirley (Scott); and eight grandchildren Vanessa, Nicholas, Nadia, Jessica, Caitlin, Riley, Kelsea, and Keira. Carole was a great mom, a wonderful grandma and a dear friend.

She was loved dearly and will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Carole’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Hoepfner and the staff at Red Deer Regional Hospital, and to Dr. Fanning and staff at Strathmore Hospital. In lieu of flowers, Carole has requested that donations be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (1331 29th Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 4N2). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 102 Strathford Bay (Strathmore) at 1:00 p.m.

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NIELSEN Lorne Melville Lorne Melville Nielsen, better known as Tunnie, a long time resident of Benalto, Alberta passed away peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2012 in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 86 years. He lived a great life and was well loved as the son of Everett and Lillian Nielsen, husband of Lucy (Vick) Nielsen, father of Wendy and John Bradshaw, Brenda and Peter Dawley, Mark Nielsen (deceased), Larry and Sharon Nielsen, Terry and Janet Nielsen, Les Nielsen and Carol (deceased), L o r n a a n d M i k e M o l l e r, Dianne Quinn (deceased) and Doug, Ralph and Stacy Nielsen, Glen and Krista Nielsen, Jeff and Richelle Nielsen, brother of Lorraine McKenzie. He will lovingly watch over thirty-seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lorne’s name may be made directly to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Sylvan Lake “land and building fund”. A Prayer Service will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (5033 47A Avenue, S y l v a n L a k e ) o n F r i d a y, November 9, 2012 at 7 p.m.

A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Interment will follow at the Benalto Cemetery.

Condolences for the late Lorne Nielsen may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Craig Kanngiesser EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer.

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OLSON April Anne 1978 - 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April Anne Olson of Red Deer on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the age of 33 years.

April was born and raised in Three Hills. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her two sons; Austin and Lucas both of Three Hills, her mom; Christine (Ross) of Red Deer, her dad; Ernie (Joanne) of Kamloops, brother; Derrick and family of Red Deer, sisters; Sherri and family of Three Hills, Valerie and family of Saskatchewan, Tiffany of Lake Country, British Columbia, Jeanine of Red Deer and Cecelia of Edmonton.

April was predeceased by her sister; Lisa and grandpas; JR Culp and Ken Thompson.

In honor of April’s life, a memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkland Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 - 50th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4C4, would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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Respond by Nov. 13, 2012 to Box 21003 Red Deer, AB T4R 2M1

Computer Personnel

730

Landcore Technologies Inc. located in Ponoka is currently seeking energetic, motivated team players for the following positions:

MICROAGE

60

Drillers and Driller Assistants with a Class 1 driver’s license.

64 66

NEEDED: Hockey players & goalies wanting to play pick-up hockey at Penhold Arena. Evenings Mon. or Wed. for 2012/2013 season. Aprox. $200/yr.

Call Terry at 403-506-0130

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jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

710

Dental

Apprentice or Journeyman Mechanics Pile Drive Operators Pile Drive Assistants Field Supervisor

740

Experienced F/T Dental Receptionist required at House Dental Centre.

Looking for friendly, motivated, professional person to join our team. Please fax resume to (403) 340-2971 or email to info@housedental.ca.

P/T Hygienist req’d immed., for busy dental office in Red Deer.

Hours will incl. alternate Saturdays. , Great remuneration & benefit pkg.

Email resume to: dofficemanager62@ gmail.com

Wanted: RDAll, Part-Time Hours.for Oral Maxiollfacial Surgery Facilty. No LIVE in caregiver for 2 mo. evening or weekends. old girl $1850/mo. less Please bring resume to Dr. $250 room and board Hajjaj Al Hajjaj’s office at 403-341-0941 215, 5201-43 St Red Deer, AB.

Clerical

720

LACOMBE LIFE LONG LEARNING ASSOCIATION

NOW HIRING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

This is a part time position.

Applicant must have strong organizational skills; demonstrate competency in MS Office Programs as well as Desk Top Publishing such as Adobe Creative Suite and basic knowledge of accounting principles.

Janitorial

770

ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs.

Starting wage $13/hr. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

800

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR (QA) Position is shop based out of our Hinton fabricaton shop.

KEY POSITION FUNCTIONS:

*Ensure that all fabrication meets company and client guidelines & specifications * Verification of all dimensions & orientations

All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate.

We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment.

Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011.

The right candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please no phone calls.

LOCAL Testing company has equipment for longterm winter rental. Various sized P-Tanks Flare Stacks and Offices trailers.

All units are skid mounted Individual pricing available.

Call Sam@ 403 391-1693

PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS Day & Night Must have tickets.

Top paid wages.

Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca

Q-TEST INSPECTION LTD.

* Verification of accuracy of material type and grade being used during fabrication. * Provide advice and support to managers and supervision for QA/OC needs and requirements. * Coordinate with QC personnel to maintain Quality Conrol Program. * Visual weld inspector ( if applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with precision dimension measurement techniques an asset. * Ability to read and understand drawings and technical documents. * Strong mechanical aptitude, a good work ethic and a willingness to learn. * Strong commitment to workplace safety. * Good communication and team skills. * Welding visual inspector certification preferred.

SHIFT DESCRIPTION: * Shift will be based on a 10 on/4 off rotation. * H2S Alive, Standard First Aid and an in-house Drug/Alcohol test is pre-requisites.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780-865-5829 Please quote Job.#66961 on resume.

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Has Opening for all positions!

Immediately. All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, First Aid We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits. Please include 2 work reference names and numbers Please fax resume to : 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please.

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s now accepting applications for CGSB Level II’s and CEDOS Work to start immediately Professionals & run through to spring break. Sub-contractors ASPIRE SPECIAL NEEDS also needed. Phone RESOURCE CENTRE 403-887-5630 or email is seeking a professional qtestltd@telus.net for the following F/T position:

810

SPECIAL NEEDS EARLY LEARNING TEACHER

Submit resume by Friday, Nov. 9 to:

CCCSI is hiring sanitation workers for the afternoon and evening shifts. Get paid weekly, $14.22/hr.

Call 403-348-8440 or fax 403-348-8463

We are also seeking Board members. If interested, please e-mail for more info.

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DISPATCH /SERVICE COORDINATOR REQ’D Candidate needed in our Red Deer location, Must Personals have ability to perform essential functions.

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Fitness & Sports

800

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Barden Trucking is now hiring Swampers. Experience preferred. Must have all Safety Tickets. Email or fax your resume to: bardentrucking@telus.net 403 341 3968

800

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND and DERRICK HAND. Locally based, home every night!

Qualified applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Emai: hr@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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STEAM TRUCK operator req’d. Must have experience and have clean driver’s abstract, all req’d tickets and reliable transportation. Fax resume 403-348-2918 or email gelliott@telusplanet.net TEAM Snubbing now hiring operators and helpers. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com

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Qualifications: Minimum 3 years applicable experience, flexible, strong written and verbal communication skills, Post-secondary education in accounting or business as well as public practice experience an asset.

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820

Bo’s Bar & Grill is looking for experienced line cooks.

Competitive wages, bonus system, good work ethic, team player needed.

403-309-2200 attn: Jacquie

VACATIONS

850

Trades

SALES PERSON req’d P/T and F/T . Drop resume off at 5211 50 Ave. No phone calls please.

WOLVERINE GUNS and TACKLE

FURIX ENERGY INC. is hiring a

We are looking to hire AFTERNOON SHIFT 6 P/T staff and 2 F/T staff.

CNC Operators They must be able to work DAYSHIFT at least one night (untill 8:30pm) a week and every CNC Operators other weekend. We are in DAYSHIFT need of 2 P/T cashiers QC Person and 4 P/T personnel who Cook are able to work throughNexus Engineering is $14.00/HR. out the store, stocking Currently looking for To prepare and cook all sheves & most importantly C.N.C OPERATORS. food up to standard, clean customer service. Interkitchen and maintain hy- est and knowledge in the DUTIES INCLUDE, giene follow recipes, assist outdoors is a must and • Set up of Mazak C.N.C in receiving and storing willingness to learn all lathe and running aspects of our store is an Kitchen Helper production runs, min. 3 asset. For the full time po$11/hr years experience.

To clean kitchen following sition’s we are looking for someone well versed in safety and hygiene Also currently hiring standards. Clean utensils, the firearms and reloading a dayshift This person would be cutlery, crockery and QC PERSON, responsible for managing • Must be able to read glassware items. the gun department and Clean floors. measuring devices responsible for filling, Assist in prep. and blueprints for ordering and organizAll positions are inspection of machined Shift Work & Weekends. ing product throughout the parts.

Fax resume 780-702-5051 gun department. We are also looking for a full time We offer competitive TOO MUCH STUFF? person to work on our wages, benefits and Let Classifieds retail floor to service our a RRSP plan. customers with product Please forward resumes to help you sell it. knowledge of firearms and resume@ shooting accessories, HOLIDAY INN nexusengineering.ca binoculars, spotting scopes, EXPRESS knives , clothing and be RED DEER willing to learn the archery Is seeking department and firearms FRONT DESK CLERK department * Answer phone calls Please note your * Take reservations experience on your * Check in/out Guests CANEM SYSTEMS resume and submit it at Balance cash out LTD the front customer service & Attend to guest needs REQUIRES desk or fax it to $14.00/hr.

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Dianne at 403-341-6110 FRONT DESK CLERK for interview.

Explosive Solutions * Answer phone calls Specialists * Take reservations is seeking * Check in/out Guests Trades EXPERIENCED * Balance cash out STRUCTURAL & Attend to guest needs WELDERS $ 14.00/hr CWB tickets an asset, HOUSEKEEPING ROOM AUTOMOTIVE competitive wages & benefits.

ATTENDANT Please submit applications * Clean and vacuum rooms SERVICE by fax to 403-347-4516 public areas pool etc.

TECHNICIANS or email * Replenish amenities, (Hyundai Master esshiring@gmail.com linens & towels Technicians Required) * Adhere to Holiday Inn F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS safety standards - Good hours, home every Two full time, permanent $ 14.00/hr night, $4000-$6000/mo. positions in Red Deer, AB All positions are Contractor must have truck Shift Work & weekends From $29.75/hr to $33.00/hr or van. Tools, supplies & Fax resume ladders required. Training Vehicle maintenance 780 - 702-5051 provided, no experience service, replace, fix, adjust needed. Apply to: Classifieds systems and components, satjobs@shaw.ca Your place to SELL steering, brakes, Your place to BUY suspension, transmission, Looking for a new pet? electronics, electrical, Check out Classifieds to RAMADA INN & SUITES engines and accessories. find the purrfect pet. req’s.

Apply in person with BREAKFAST ROOM resume and Hyundai ATTENDANTS, certification in person to Early shifts, Trades Must be reliable. Own Lindsay transportation an asset.

Gary Moe Guaranteed 6 hrs per day.

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Monthly bonuses.

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840

850

4 F/T Structural Welders

Local applicants only!

Please forward your resume to: kayla@furixenergy.com or fax to (403)348-8109.

FURIX ENERGY INC. is hiring a

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FURIX ENERGY INC. is hiring a

QC Manager Local applicants only!.

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FUTURE AG

in Red Deer is now accepting applications for an

Agricultural Technician / Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with Ag experience.

Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers.

• • • • • •

WE OFFER: Competitive Wages Annual work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to:

Future Ag Inc. Attn: Barry Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax (403) 342-0396 Email: barryg@futureag.ca

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!

850

RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s.

ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Also BREAKFAST ROOM ATTENDANTS, early morning shifts, flexibility req’d. Only serious inquiries apply.

Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

BASED OUT OF THE RED DEER LOCATION. Succesful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of Ready Mix Concrete Plants, Trucks and Equipment for our Central Alberta Operations including Red Deer, Lacombe, Ponoka and Olds. Knowledge of hydraulics and welding is an asset.

We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and training opportunities. Pre-employment screening is mandatory.

Please fax resume to 403-346-6721 or e-mail to cliebrecht@lehighcement.com.

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BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

830

Sales & Distributors

CENTRAL AB REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENTY COMPANY is currently looking CANEM SYSTEMS for professional property LTD m a n a g e r. B u s i n e s s REQUIRES management experience would be a definite asset. * JM & Apprentice Applicants must be Commercial Electricians customer service driven, * JM & Apprentice very organized and a very Service Electricians positive attitude. PreferX-STATIC FOR LOCAL WORK ence will be shown to IS NOW ACCEPTING licensed realtor with APPLICATIONS Resumes to: propety management and FOR EXPERIENCED Fax: 403-347-1866 business management DOOR SECURITY Or Email: skills. Please email dchristensen@canem.com PERSONNEL resume in confidence with No Phone Calls Apply in person after 3 pm. cover letter to: cindy@

TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300 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

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

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Doesn’t like to travel.

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Cleaning

1070

ALL-CLEAN

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Contractors

1100

BASEMENT developments/reno’s. Quality workmanship. Rod Smith Const. Ltd. 403-742-3148

1160

Entertainment

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Escorts

1165

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Fireplaces

1175

TIM LLOYD. WETT certified.

Inspections, installs, chimney sweeps & service 403-340-0513

Handyman Services

1200

BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, F & J Renovations. We do textured & t-bar ceilings, it all. Good rates and 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 references available so call John at 403-307-3001 jbringleson@shaw.ca COUNTERTOPS Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable DALE’S Home Reno’s rates. Ron, 403-396-6089 Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 302-9210.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

1280

CHINESE MASSAGE new owner, free parking, 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 a.m.9 p.m. 7 days a wk.

Phone 403-986-1691 Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

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Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small reno’s or jobs, such as, new bathroom sink, toilets or trimming small trees. Call James 403- 341-0617 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

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403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

Snow Removal

FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629

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1280

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Moving & Storage

1380 ★

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Future Ag Inc. Attn: Paula Box 140 Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 Fax (403) 843-2790 Email paulam@futureag.ca FUTURE AG, a progressive Case IH Equipment Dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for a Parts Manager or Lead Counter Parts person. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers.

Successful candidate will be a team player with strong social skills.

Counter and Management experience an asset.

Computer literacy and knowledge of DIS Parts program a definite asset but not mandatory.

We offer: • • • • • •

Competitive Wages Annual Work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to:

Future Ag Inc. Attn: Human Resources Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 or email to karinw@futureag.ca Local company looking for experienced residential and commercial service technician with current Alberta gas/plumbing ticket.

Benefit package after 3 months, wages based on experience. Email: info@serviceplumbing.ca or fax to (403) 342-2025

850

850

JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT Mechanical experience Experience in welding manufacturing Plant maintenance Experience in maintenance of Overhead Cranes

PACER Corporation Group of Companies (Pacer) is one of Alberta’s elite industrial construction companies with a number of fully integrated construcPlease send resumes to tion divisions. Pacer offers Hmorrow@geminicorp.ca competitive compensation, rewards, and benefits and an atmosphere where employees are provided with ample opportunities for growth and development.

Pacer is currently recruiting: JOURNEYMAN * Soilmec Foundation Drill Electricians and Operators Instrument Hands req’d. for * 1100 Watson Foundation work in Central Alberta.

Drill Operators Also looking for * Junttan Equipment apprentices . Oilfield Operators exp. an asset. * Crane Operators (with Please forward your experience in piling resume to jobs@ operations) nexsourcepower.com Interested candidates or fax 403-887-4945 should apply online at LOCAL Drywall company www.pacercorp.com/ seeking Steel Stud careers.

Framers and Drywallers.

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LOOKING for apprentice We sincerely thank all who or journeyman mechanic. apply however only those Pipe bending skills would to be interviewed will be be a great asset. Wages contacted. depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911 MAINTENANCE Person Required Carpentry and flooring installation experience is PCL Builders Inc. is now required. Must be neat, accepting applications for clean, professional, Journeyman/ Apprentice friendly and works well Carpenters and Labourers with others or alone. Driver for projects in Red Deer. license is required. Drop C a n d i d a t e s m u s t h a v e off resume at proven experience and 9 - 7619 50 Ave Red Deer, reliable transportation.

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Top pay and benefits.

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MICRON INDUSTRIES is Shop Managera licensed inspection Immediate facility specializing in Full time cryogenic tank repairs and is currently seeking a HD Knowledge of Oil and gas Mechanic, min 2nd yr Industry an asset. apprentice. Trailer experience preferred. Weekdays Welding, Metal and 7:00-4:30. No eves or Fabrication knowledge an wknd work. Exc. working asset conditions. Benefits after 3 months. Fax resume to Minimum 2 years Manager 403-346-2072 or email Experience patty.micron@telus.net Competitive wages & Full Benefits Contact for more details.

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Call Dean @ 302-9210.

Welding and Manufacturing Ltd.

designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilfield equipment for international clients.

We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people.

With your long-term interests in mind, we provide you with ample opportunities to achieve your career goals.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC JOURNEYMAN

This is a full-time permanent shop position with competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

Please Fax resume to 403-227-7796, or Email to hr@bilton.ca

270969K8-13

Extensive experience with the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment such as forklift, genie lift, overhead cranes etc. a definite asset.

WE ARE SEEKING THE SERVICES OF AN ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN to work for the ADGA Group at the Correctional Services Canada facilities in the Bowden area.

Responsibilities include performing maintenance of electronic security/safety systems. To apply, please send your resume to: careers@adga.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

860

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

Welding and Manufacturing Ltd.

designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilfield equipment for international clients.

We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people

With your long-term interests in mind, we provide you with ample opportunities to achieve your career goals.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking:

TANK/VESSEL INSULATORS

Experience with Rigid, Calcium Silicate, Mineral Wool, and Spray Foam Insulation a definite asset.

Please Fax resume to 403-227-7796, or Email to hr@bilton.ca

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These are full-time permanent shop positions with competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

Central AB based trucking company reqires

OWNER OPERATORS in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

DRIVERS WANTED

Aggressive Energy Inc. is looking for class 1 tank truck drivers. We specialize in the transportation of Class 8 Corrosive liquids in the Fort St. John, Fort Nelson area. We offer top wages, benefits and monthly guarantees.

Flexible work schedule.

Please fax resume & driver abstract to 250-787-0030.

860

Pidherney’s is growing and requires experienced Class 1 & 3 drivers to join our busy team:

DRIVERS wanted for tanker work in central and southern Alberta. Oilfield exp. an asset. Top wages + benefits for long term employees. Nearly new trucks with sleepers, microwave, fridges and many more features.

Scheduled time off and regular shifts on. Call 403-588-6285 588-0590.

403-227-2569

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 RONCO OILFIELD HAULING, Sylvan Lake based rig movers/heavy haulers seeking Swampers, mechanics, picker operators, bed truck drivers and winch tractor drivers. Top wages and benefits, Phone 887-4873., email rigmovers2012@ gmail.com

Business Opportunities

870

FOR SALE , small boutique in downtown Red Deer, featuring Swarovski jewellry and fashion accessories, 403-392-8163.

880

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ADULT CARRIER NEEDED for delivery of morning paper 6:30 a.m.

6 days a wk For GLENDALE ALSO KENTWOOD & JOHNSTONE CROSSING Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEER PARK Dempsey St. area $45/mo.

ALSO Dunham Close & Dandell Close area $130/mo.

ALSO Dawson St. Davison Dr. area $83.00/mo.

End Dump Drivers Truck and Wagon Drivers Super B Drivers Lowbed Drivers

Top wages paid based on experience Assigned units Scheduled days off Valid safety tickets an asset

Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

ROSEDALE Robinson Cres./ Reinholt Ave. area $173/MO MICHENER West of 40th Ave. North of Ross St. area $245.00/mo.

Good for adult w/a small car .

880

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ADULT & Youth Carrier Needed For Delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

GLENDALE Gilbert Crsc. & Glendale Blvd.

ANDERS AREA

HIGHLAND GR. Hammond & Halman Crsc.

Ainsworth Crsc.

Asmundsen Ave. Archibald Crsc.

Arnold Close/ Amlee Close

JOHNSTONE PARK Jacobs Close James, Johns St. & Jewell St.

BOWER AREA Barrett Dr. Bettenson St. Best Crsc./ Berry Ave.

*********** JOHNSTONE CROSSING Jack & Jenner Crsc.

Jennings Crsc & Joa Ave. ********** Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in

NGLEWOOD Ingram Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Langford Cres.

Law Close/ Lewis Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA

MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE

Viscount Dr./ Violet Place Victor Close Vold Close

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m.

Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in Deer Park Dempsey St. area 79 papers $423/mo.

ALSO Davison Dr. area 101 papers $541/mo.

ALSO Clearview Ridge Timberlands area 59 papers $376/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

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

Service Runner (Part Time)

Do You: - Want extra income - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week) As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to delivery newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle is provided.

Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. or longer, and/or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m..

Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. or longer Submit resume, indicating “Service Runner Position”, along with your drivers abstract immediately to: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com or mail to: Human Resources 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 or fax to: 403-341-4772 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Community Support Worker Program

Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program.

Funding may be avail.

GED training avail.

403-340-1930

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca DISPATCHER req’d.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Good communication, skills both verbal and written. Must have effective time management skills and able to multi task in a fast paced environment.

Experience preferred, but will train suitable applicant.

Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

Hiring Part Time

IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION * Oilfield Construction Supervisors * Oilfield Construction Lead Hands * Stainless and Carbon Welders * B-Pressure Welders * Pipefitters * Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators * Experienced oilfield labourers * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1 H2S Alive ( Enform), St. John (Red Cross) standard first aid) & in-house drug and alcohol tests are required.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or Fax to 780-865-5829 Quote job #66962 on resume

MANY POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

F.T / P.T. CASHIERS for all shifts Flexible hours.

Above average salary & benefits paid!!

Apply with resume to: Run’n On Empty 5101 - 76 Street, Red Deer

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail.

Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

COUNTROOM

CASH CASINO is hiring a

F/T CLEANER,

3am - 11am shift.

Need to be physically fit.

Must have reliable transportation.

Please send resume to cleaning@cashcasino.ca or fax 1-403-243-4812 or drop off at Cash Casino, 6350 - 67 St. GREENHOUSE WORKER wanted at Meadowbrook Greenhouses, Penhold 14 F/T seasonal positions.

Training provided. Start Feb. 2013. $9.75/ hr, 44 hrs./ 5 days per week, 3 month period. Fax resume 403-886-2252

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(counting money).

15-25 hrs per week. Must be available to start as early as 7 am and finish as late as 2 pm and be available any days of the week. Must be physically fit as this is a physically demanding position.

Send resume to vickib@cashcasino.ca, or fax 1-403-243-4812.

MISTER TRANSMISSION Canada’s leader in transmission and driveline repairs now hiring professional transmission rebuilders, swing men and Re&Re technicians, various locations.

Excellent career opportunity.

Email: joe@ mistertransmission.com for details

Also for the afternoon & morning delivery in Town of Penhold!

Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook 1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

CARPET COLOUR CENTRE is currently seeking a warehouse person.

Responsibilities include: shipping/receiving, forklift operation, and inventory control. Please submit resume attn: Rick Wiebe #1100 5001-19 St. Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1 Phone 1-403-343-7711 or fax 403-342-0220

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life Within the towns of Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

Pidherney’s is busy and requires people to fill the following positions as soon as possible for ice road and lease construction projects for the Fort McMurray and Fox Creek areas:

• • • • • • • • •

Superintendents Foreman Heavy Equipment Operators Lowboy Drivers Heavy Duty Mechanics Labourers Chainsaw Labourers Certified Safety Personnel Administrators

Living expenses are provided for both projects, top wages paid and scheduled days off.

H2S, First Aid and Ground Disturbance a definite asset. *Pre-employment drug test required.

Please e-mail resumes to hr@pidherneys.com or fax to: 403-845-5370.

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

MOUNTVIEW 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/yr 1-1/2 hrs. per day ALSO

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• • • •

CLASS 1 driver needed.

Do you want to be home every night with weekends off? This could be for you.

Cranes ticket an asset but will train qualified driver.

Please Email resume to: logan.tannahill @convoy-supply.com or Fax: 403-358-3456 DRIVERS & SWAMPERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

880

CIRCULATION

LANCASTER 1/2 of Lampard Crsc $65/mo.

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Truckers/ Drivers

860

NEED EXPERIENCED GEMINI is Hiring for ROOFERS / ROOFING Ponoka Fabrication CREWS for Central AB work.

Shop Call Miles 403-896-9045

850

Trades

Trades

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FUTURE AG in Rimbey is now accepting applications for an Agricultural Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic with Ag experience. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers.

Trades

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SOUTH HILL 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/YR. 1 Hr. per day.

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

is expanding its facility to double production.

We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

- Concrete Batch Plant Operator - Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers - Steel Reinforcement Labourers - Overhead Crane Operators - General Labourers - Site Supervisor - Quality Control Personnel Top Wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www. eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403-885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

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Truckers/ Drivers

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012

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Children's Items

1580

Household Furnishings

1720

P/T PRESSER needed in SMALL baby doll w/lots of drycleaning plant. No clothes $15 403-314-9603 weekends or evenings. Call Shannon at 403-550-7440 ROOFING LABOURER REQ’D. 403-314-9516 please leave a message. or 403-350-1520 SHOP HELP NEEDED FOR STARTER & ALTERNATOR RE-BUILD SHOP Fax resume to: 403-341-6832

Clothing

NEED A DRESS? All occasions including, bridal, grad, party dresses.

NEW and Consignment.

10-25% OFF. OPEN HOUSE TUES. NOV. 6TH 4-8pm 87 Greig Drive, Red Deer 403-877-3560 for appts.

Event Tickets STERLING CLEANERS: Requires a PRESSER with experience or will train. Apply within 4810 - 52nd St.,Red Deer

900

Employment Training

SAFETY

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

(across from Totem)

1630

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

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

FREE

for all Albertans

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Misc. for Sale

1760

2 BEAUTIFUL BLACKFOOT and Cree Indian war shields, 18” diameter $45/ea. 403-347-7405

BROWN EGGS AND LAMB now has free range pork : gourmet hams and sausage. Phone 403-782-4095

ACETYLENE Welder, hoses, torch, gauges & cart. $200. 403-728-3375

1660

BRITE-LITE for SAD used 2 mo. only $175; 403-348-5025

DIEFENBACHIA plant $5; asparagus plant $5; Homestead Firewood umbrella plant 3-1/2’ $14; Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. or best offer on plants, 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Companys Coming 7 bks $3 each, Chicken Soup for FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, the soul 5 at 3 each, Poplar. Can deliver tupperware container $4; 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 boat shape fruit bowl, $28; Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner gravy boat $3.65; 4 cup BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / coffee pot $4; old divided vegetable and dip dish del. Lyle 403-783-2275 $6.50; hand turned juicer $8; call 403-346-2231

Health & Beauty

1700

*NEW!* Asian Relaxation Massage Downtown RD 587-377-1298 Open Mon.Fri. daily 11am - 6 pm.

Household Appliances

1710

CLASSIFICATIONS

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

1500-1990

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

1570

Household Furnishings

1720

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.

QUEENSIZE bdrm suite, CANON Sure Shot, 35 mm beige, 6 pieces, auto focus, $20; Pentax 403-346-8065 Espio 928, 28-90 Zoom Panorama & remote, $30; WANTED Projection screen, $10.

Antiques, furniture and 403-343-6175 estates. 342-2514

LABRA DOODLE PUPS F 1 $700; F1 B $900 2 YR health Guaranteed. awesome bloodlines, ready now until Christmas Hold with deposit.

Ph. 403-919-1370 306-792-2113 www.furfettishfarm.ca SILVER Lab pups P.B. Parents CKC reg. vet checked, 1st shots. 3 F, 3 M. $600 403-843-6564, 785-5772

1860

Sporting Goods

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

SYLVAN, 2 units Dec. 1, 2 bdrm. + hide-a-bed, incl., cable, dishes, bedding, all utils. $1200 -$1500/mo, 403-880-0210

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

Kirsch Cl. 2 Bdrm.

Townhouse. Sm. Pet. Deck, 5 appls. NOW $1295 + UTIL. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

KYTE CRES.

Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, SAVAGE Model E 308 levconcrete patio, blinds, 53” SONY, Rear projection er action c/w Tasco 4 x 22 front/rear parking, no dogs, incl. 4 speakers & tuner, scope $550 403-347-5306 n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 $200, 403-346-8065 Avail. Nov. 1.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545 Travel

40’ FREE Standing Tower, never been erected. $200.

403-728-3375

stuff

Cameras & Accessories

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1650

APARTMENT SIZED KITCHEN TABLE WITH 2 LEAFS & 2 CHAIRS. $75 obo. 403-347-0104

Auctions

QUEENSIZE MATTRESS w/boxspring & frame, Sears Posturepedic, good cond. ( bought king size bed) asking $150 obo call Viki 403-346-4263 after 5 p.m.

AFFORDABLE

920

Career Planning

EquipmentHeavy

Firewood

217865

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

1610

4 TICKETS to Colin James, great seats 403-343-8576

Farmers' Market

TRAINING CENTRE

1590

1840

Dogs

FRYING pans, set of 3, new, $10; mechanics creeper, $5; Portable T.V. 14” & VCR, Panasonic $5. complete wine making, from primary to filter, $75; 2 walnut coffee table, 55x25 & 28x23, $50.

403-343-6175

1900

Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

4 BDRM. 2300 sq. ft.

MICKEY Mouse picture f r a m e s i l v e r p l a t e d o n executive home in Clearview. steel, 4 1/2”w x 3” tall, new PET FRIENDLY in box $10; house plants 5 appls. fenced yard. $2300 $20 403-314-9603 + utils. Linda, 403-356-1170

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050 3060

Suites

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. Clean, quiet bldg.

Call 318-0901.

Balcony. No pets, 5 appl.

NOW $1295 incl UTIL. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 LOWER level 1 bdrm suite, heat & water incl. for over 40 tenant at 4616-44 St. N/S, no pets, no noise.

Rent $650, d.d. $625.

Ph: 403-341-4627

Riverside Apts.

2 bdrm., balcony. 3 appl.,

3080 3090

3140

Space

Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Sharon 403-550-8777

BRAND new 9900 sq. ft. ready for lease fall 2012 on Golden West Ave 358-3500

Mobile Lot

3190

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

Musical Excellent 1st time home 3 bdrm. 2 bath, No pets. buyers.

403-588-8820 NOW $1475 incl UTIL. 2 BDRM. 4 plex, in Sylvan Instruments Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Lake, 4 appls., no pets, MOBILE HOME PAD, in $820 /mo.,403-342-0407 BANJO, Harmony, $30.

Red Deer Close to Gaetz, MICHENER, 4 bdrm., 403-343-6175 single garage, . 2 baths, 3 BDRM. 4 appls, no pets, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Sharon 403-550-8777 family room, 5 appls. yard, $900/mo. 403-343-6609 no pets, n/s, $1350, ACROSS from park, 318-0136 Misc.

Cats 3 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, For Rent ROSS ST. 4 bdrm. house 4 appls. Rent $975/mo.

2 BEAUTIFUL golden kit- 2 baths, 4 appls, yard, no d.d. $650. Avail. Dec. 1, RV LOT FOR RENT pets, n/s, $1300 318-0136 403-304-5337 ten sisters need loving Available Nov-March h o m e . To g i v e a w a y Desert Shadows RV 403-782-3130 Manufactured Manufactured Resort Cathedral City, CA Homes Homes FREE 5 wk. old kittens, 403-358-3095 gray or black.

Call 403-343-0352

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3050

4 Plexes/ Main Flr. Hewson Ave. 6 Plexes

1830

3200

3040

SIAMESE ALSO BELANISE (3) KITTENS FOR SALE $60 each obo.

403-887-3649

3040

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

A MUST SEE!

Only

20,000with Intro

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable

$

Celebrating the birth of your child?

Share your happy news with family & friends with a special announcement in the Red Deer Advocate Classifieds “Announcement” section.

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2 & 3 bedroom

IMMAC. retirement home in quiet neighborhood, no stairs, walk-in shower, 5 appls. 2 bdrm., murphy bed, sprinkler system, a/c, sunroom, r.v. parking stall in back yard. $275,000.

403-346-7920 for appt. to view NEW HOMES! 403.342.4544 MasonMartinHomes.com

modular/mobile homes in pet friendly park

Starting at

849

$

/month

Sharon (403) 550-8777 www.lansdowne.ca Suites

3060

5040

MUST SELL

By Owner $7,000.

Sharon 403-550-8777

New Executive

3 bdrm. 2 bath HOME in Red Deer. Immediate possession 10 yr warranty.

Own it for $1345/mo. OAC 403-346-3100, 347-5566 NICELY Maintained MFG. home go to Property guys.com ID#102192 for details. 403-347-0153

Income Property

Businesses For Sale

4140

FOR SALE OR LEASE Bowling Center on Main Street in Innisfail, Alberta 8 Lane house, Lanes certified Can be purchased as a Bowling Center or as 7000 Square Feet of Retail Space For more information, call 403-227-5342

Lots For Sale

2007 FORD Escape 4x4 V6 3.0L engine with Remote Start & Winter Tires. Good cond.

143,500 kms $8500 o.b.o.

Delburne 403-749-3919

Trucks

5050

4100

6 RENTALS, 3 business, 3 suites, 1-403-342-0353

4160

2008 Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew XLT 143,600 km $17,900 obo. Very Good Cond. 403-358-9646

2004 DODGE 1/2 ton quad cab 4x4. New tires. Great cond. $7000. 403-506-9632 2001 DODGE Ram 1500.

Q/cab. loaded 403-596-6995

Vans Buses

5070

Trailers

5140

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe. 2009 Dodge Caravan, exc.

Builders terms or owner c o n d . , 11 2 , 0 0 0 k m , will J.V. with investors or $11,900 obo 403-638-3499. subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820 Utility

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Cars

5030

2012 18 FT Featherweight ALUMNA†tilt trailer.

With spare tire. two 5000lb Axles $5300. SOLD

Auto Wreckers

5190

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

2011 CAMRY LE senior 63,000 kms, Blue Tooth, immac., consider trades, RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. $18,900 403-357-4156 We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585 WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

1996 FORD Taurus, mint, loaded, 125,000 miles, senior lady driven $2000 obo, 403-887-4981

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4230 It’s SIMPLE! simple to run a Garage

OPEN HOUSE!! Sat-Sun 12PM-5PM. Newly renovated, fully developed, 1000 sqft home. 6 Otterbury Ave, 403.597.2091

Tenders

Sale Ad in the Red Deer Advocate and make quick cash. Phone Classifieds 309-3300.

PUBLIC NOTICES

6020 FOR SALE BY TENDER

NOW RENTING

The Board of Trustees of Wolf Creek School Division No. 72 (WCSD) has for Sale by Tender one (1) CNC vertical milling machine and accessory tools (the machine).

1 & 2 bedroom suites

The description of the machine is as follows:

• Great location • 6 appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, microwave).

• Balcony • Window Coverings • Adults only 21+ • No Pets

Model: Dura Vertical 5100 Serial Number: DV005HK1978 The Tender of an interested party MUST be made on the Mandatory Form of Offer to Purchase which can be obtained from WCSD’s Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Joseph J. Henderson.

Wolf creek School Division No. 72 6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB T4J 1P6 Attention: Joseph J. Henderson, CGA Telephone: 1 - (403) – 783-3473 Sealed Tenders marked “CN Machine” accompanied by a 10% deposit by way of a certified cheque or bank draft payable to The Board of Trustees of Wolf creek School Division No. 72 will be accepted by the Secretary-Treasurer at the above address up to but not later than Thursday, November 15th, 2012 (2:30 P.M.). Tenders MUST actually be received by the said date and time not just sent.

Be the first tenants to move into our brand new building

The highest or any tender received may not be accepted by WCSD in its sole discretion. Sale of the machine is also subject to the Disposition of Property Regulation A.R. 181/2010 .

Rents from $800 - $1375

WCSD will not be responsible to any tendering party for any costs of any kind associated with the preparation of or submission of a tender. All tender documents become the sole property of WCSD.

CALL: 403-302-7896

Viewing of the machine can be accommodated by contacting Mr. Henderson at 1-403-783-3473.

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Email: info@timberstone.com timberstonevillage.com

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2001 CADILLAC Deville, sunroof, heated seats, leather, DVD, 126,500 kms exc. cond. in/out. $6500.

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Sharon (403) 550-8777

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Optimistic about getting back to work OBAMA PROMISES TO EASE PARTISAN DIVIDE IN SECOND TERM, BUT IT WON’T BE EASY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A victorious President Barack Obama told Americans he had never been more optimistic. “The best is yet to come,” he said, ticking off his legislative goals of reforming the tax system, working to ease climate change and overhauling the nation’s immigration laws. “Not so fast, Mr. President,” came the response from Republicans, who still hold their grip on the House of Representatives.

The first test of whether the country’s deep partisan divide can be narrowed comes immediately, as Democrats under Obama’s leadership try to work out a compromise with Republicans to avoid what has been called the “fiscal cliff,” a series of automatic tax increases and spending cuts totalling $800 billion next year alone that could push the slowly recovering U.S. economy back into recession.

The glow of victory will quickly fade despite the president’s surprisingly easy win of a second term, even though he had led the country through a period in which the economy suffered its biggest downturn since the 1930s Great Depression and stubbornly high unemployment dipped only slightly below 8 per cent in the final months of the campaign.

Voters’ rejection of Republican challenger Mitt Romney and his party’s drift to the far right of the political spectrum will surely bring a deep reassessment of strategy. The Republican base — dominated by diminishing numbers of white men — is shrinking, while the country moves toward a day when minorities — blacks, Hispanics and Asians — become the majority. Obama’s second-term victory was sealed by massive minority support.

Obama’s re-election guarantees the full implementation of his signature legislative achievement, the overhaul of the nation’s health care system, which Republicans had vowed to overturn. Likely, too, will be a continued U.S. foreign policy that depends on multinational partnerships in dealing with issues like Syria’s civil war and Iran’s nuclear program. Romney said those tactics were a sign of American weakness. And China, facing its own leadership transition, should be relieved. Romney had pledged to declare it a currency manipulator, potentially leading to sanctions and escalating trade tensions.

But before Obama faces inauguration in January comes the “fiscal cliff” at the start of 2013. It includes big tax increases for nearly all Americans and deep spending cuts, including big reductions in spending for the military and popular social programs, and it grew out of the government’s inability a year ago to reach a deal on cutting America’s skyrocketing budget deficit and more than $16 trillion debt. The automatic cuts and tax increases were put in place as Congress and the White House decided to push the problem beyond Tuesday’s election.

As he spoke in Chicago after his victory, Obama forecast the big fight to come, saying it will “inevitably stir up passions.”

“That won’t change after tonight, and it shouldn’t,” he added. “These arguments we have are a mark of our liberty.”

That puts a best face on what will be a brutal ideological fight.

Republican House speaker John Boehner reminded Americans that his party still holds the cards with their majority in the lower chamber of Congress.

He said Wednesday that he was open to raising government revenue, but said that could not be done, as Obama wants, by raising taxes on high income earners. Instead, he said, tax rates should be

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President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia, walk from Marine One to board Air Force One at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Wednesday, in Chicago, the day after the presidential election. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. lowered across the board, a move that he said would stimulate economic growth while producing more tax revenue. That does not portend a compromise any time soon because it holds to Republicans’ longheld contention that increased money for the government should be generated through what was termed “trickle-down economics,” a concept dating back to the presidency of Ronald Reagan.

“Voters made clear there is no mandate for raising taxes. Obama has proposed higher taxes on households earning over $250,000 a year, and that is what killed attempts at compromise a year ago,” Boehner said initially after Obama was named winner.

Setting up a continuing legislative gridlock, Democrats continue to hold control of the Senate and are able to trump conservative legislation that originates in the House. As leader of the Senate minority, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell signalled a readiness at continued obstruction if the Democrats and the president don’t capitulate.

“The voters have not endorsed the failures or excesses of the president’s first term,” said McConnell, frosty in his postelection remarks. “Now it’s time for the president to propose solutions that actually have a chance of passing the Republican-controlled House and deliver in a way that he did not in his first four years in office.”

As the race was called for Obama, thousands of supporters in his hometown of Chicago hugged each other, danced and pumped their fists. Excited crowds gathered in New York’s Times Square and

near the White House in Washington, drivers joyfully honking as they passed.

But the celebration was not the overwhelming one of four years ago, when voters knew they were making history by electing America’s first black president.

It was a far cry from the Obama of four years ago, the son of a white American mother and a Kenyan father whose improbable election captivated the world with his message of hope and pledges of bipartisanship that would change the way things are done in Washington.

Those lofty ambitions quickly sank into the quagmire of the punishing economic recession.

Younger voters and minorities went to the polls Tuesday at levels not far off from the historic coalition Obama assembled in 2008. Hispanics made up 10 per cent of the electorate, up from 9 per cent four years ago. Republicans won less than 30 per cent of the Hispanic vote and not even one in 10 black voters.

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The quake, which hit at 10:35 a.m. in the midst of the work day, caused terror over an unusually wide area, with damage reported in all but one of Guatemala’s 22 states and shaking felt as far away as Mexico City, 600 miles (965 kilometres) to the northwest.

President Otto Perez Molina said at a news conference that 40 people died in the province of San Marcos and eight more were killed in the neighbouring province of Quetzaltenango.

San Marcos, where more than 30 homes collapsed, bore the brunt of the temblor’s fury.

More than 300 people, including firefighters, policemen and villagers, tried to dig through a half ton of sand at a quarry in the commercial centre of town in a desperate attempt to rescue seven people believed buried alive.

Among those under the sand was a 6-year-old boy who had accompanied his grandfather to work.

“I want to see Giovanni! I want to see Giovanni!” the boy’s mother, 42-year-old Francisca Ramirez, frantically cried. “He’s not dead.

Get him out.” She said the boy’s father had emigrated to the U.S. and there was no way to reach him.

Perez flew to San Marcos to view the damage in this lush mountainous region of 50,000 indigenous farmers and ranchers, many belonging to the Mam ethnic group.

“One thing is to hear about what happened and another thing entirely is to see it,” Per-

ez told The Associated Press. “As a Guatemalan I feel sad ... to see mothers crying for their lost children.”

The president said the government would pay for the funerals of all victims in the poor region.

Efrain Ramos helped load a tiny casket carrying the body of his 6-year-old niece from San Marcos’ morgue to a waiting pickup truck.

“She is my niece. The little girl died when a wall fell over her,” a shocked Ramos told a reporter. He said the girl was playing in her room when the quake hit.

The girl’s mother hugged the coffin wrapped with white lace and tulle while sobbing uncontrollably.

Ramos said the family would escort his niece Rosa’s body back home for a viewing.

Many of the colorful adobe buildings in the 10-square-mile centre of San Marcos were either cracked or reduced to rubble, including the police station and the courthouse. The temblor left a large gash in one of the streets, and hun-

Lawmakers call for peace in Myanmar

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and lawmakers from ethnic minority parties are calling on the government to deploy more troops to restore peace and stability in a western state hit by recent deadly violence between Buddhists and Muslims.

They issued a statement Wednesday urging the government to explain its policies on handling the ethnic conflict in Rakhine state, where officials say about 90 people were killed last month

and more than 30,000 made homeless.

They stressed that the concerns of both groups — Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims — should be addressed. In earlier violence in June, about the same number of people were killed and 75,000 were made homeless.

Suu Kyi has emphasized the necessity of restoring the rule of law and dealing with the root causes of the tensions. Many of her foreign supporters have been disappointed that she has not taken a stand condemning discrimination toward the Rohingya, who have suffered most of the casualties and losses in the latest violence.

dreds of frightened villagers stood in the open, refusing to go back inside.

Hundreds of people crammed into the hallways of the small town hospital waiting for medical staff to help injured family members, some complaining they were not getting care quickly enough.

Ingrid Lopez, who went to the hospital with a 72-year-old aunt whose legs were crushed by a falling wall, said she had waited hours for an Xray.

“We ask the president to improve conditions at the hospital,” she said.

“There isn’t enough staff.”

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old may Husband cheated after Looking signal greater risk one month of marriage of heart disease Dear Annie: I have been mar- hurt her. She cried because she ried to my husband for only one wouldn’t be with her grandchilmonth, and he already has had a dren every day. She was so upset brief fling with a woman from his that I gave in and said maybe we office. This caught me completely should just get a bigger house. off guard. I thought we Annie, I don’t want were happy, and I am a bigger house. I want pretty sure my husband a small place with just enjoys being married my husband and chilto me. He always says I dren. We thought about am much more than he getting a two-family deserves. home so Mom would I have repeatedly be close by but sepaasked him why he rate. We can’t afford a would cheat on me. He brand-new house, alsays he needs more sex though we are saving with different females for one. How can I get to be satisfied. What Mom to understand? — should I do? — New Lost in Mother’s FeelMITCHELL Bride ings & SUGAR Dear New Bride: Dear Lost: You don’t Your husband is telling need Mom to underyou quite frankly that stand. You are a marhe needs more than ried woman with a one sexual partner. This means he family. You are entitled to have a is likely to cheat on you multiple place of your own. Mom is never times in the future. Unless this is going to like it, but she can get your idea of a good marriage, we used to it. And she will still see don’t see much hope. Get checked the grandchildren as often as you for sexually transmitted diseases, permit, which we suspect will be and then see a counselor and fig- every day. And it won’t be that ure out your next move. easy for you, either, but it’s time Dear Annie: I am in my mid-20s, to cut the apron strings. married with children. My mother Discuss this with your husband lives with us. In fact, I’ve never and form a united front. Then tell lived without her, and now I want your mother that this is what you my family to have a place of our are going to do, you’re sorry if own. Having Mom here has been she’s upset, you love her and she good because it helps cut expens- is welcome to visit. es and she watches our kids. I love Dear Annie: This is in response her so much, and she is my best to “Trying To Avoid a Christmas friend, but I am really ready to do Circus this Year,” whose mother everything on my own. has been giving unequal gifts to When I asked my mother about the grandchildren. getting a separate place, it really I have six grandchildren who

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receive different monetary gifts, and it has nothing to do with favoritism or need. I love them all equally, and their parents are well off financially. However, three of them are appreciative and send me thank-you notes. They are three sweet boys who love to hug and visit with me when I’m at their home. The other three, however, are spoiled and wouldn’t know a thank-you note from a grocery list.

They take my gifts for granted and barely say hello when I visit.

I finally decided that I would give everyone presents and try to form relationships with all the grandkids, but would no longer serve as an ATM for the ungrateful, uncaring ones. As far as I’m concerned, a gift is something one chooses to give and should not be expected or judged. — Texas Dear Texas: Although you say it is not a matter of favoritism, you have, in fact, learned to favor those children who are affectionate and grateful (which is not surprising). Young children need to be taught manners. While the parents should be doing that job, you are also in a position to be their instructor. You will be giving them lessons that will serve them well in the future.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Something bugs you and you cannot really pin it down nor can you express it into Thursday, Nov. 8 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS words. Hidden forces seem to work DATE: Courtney Thorne-Smith, 45; Mi- against your disposition today. Seek support from your loved one. Your chael Nyqvist, 52; Alain Delon, 77 bond is both encouraging and astute.

THOUGHT OF THE LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The DAY: The Moon in Virgo accumulation of wealth or reminds us to treat our prosperity in your financial bodies with great care situation will set a pleasant and make the necessary disposition to your day. You adjustments in order to feel like your delicate needs improve our physique. are finally singing the same The sign of Virgo fosters tune as your wishes. There’s self-improvement, the fixa great reason to remain oping of the little details in timistic. our daily lives. We will be VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): disposed towards being This is a day filled with both busy with ongoing chores contrasts and positive energy. and to carry them out proIt’s up to you to decide how ASTRO ductively. you wish to channel them.

DOYNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY: In You might feel misunderthe year ahead, dear Scorstood, yet, if you tap into the pio, you are gifted with a creative side of your psyche, strong desires to be part you might feel a special conof a collective group with like-minded nection to those that are dear to you. people. Your connection to them will LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Surroundbe influential, keenly intuitive and very efficient. You will relate to them ing yourself with familiar, memorable with incredible insightfulness. Your things will help you survive through financial outlook looks fabulous and this day. Fundamental changes within earnings will prove to be rewarding domestic realms ask of you a certain adjustment that deems necessary for and quite interesting.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Petty er- your emotional well-being.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You enrands are necessary to be conducted gage yourself with great intensity and today and you are actually in the mood a penetrating mind while linking to to just organize. Keep this assiduous energy throughout the day as this will associations, organizations or even a allow you to see results for the long- group of friends. You know exactly how to connect with them on a deep run.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You level. Monetary gains can result from benefit from a higher than usual earn- female relatives.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ings or you seem to restore your actual You feel as though superiors are askfinancial situation. Your love life is demanding you to make some meta- ing the impossible of you and you feel morphous changes within your own as though they are not giving you the full credit you deserve. Don’t be too outlook and philosophy of life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Others demanding or take things too persondo not understand your full potential. ally either. Philosophize, that’s your Your standing is questionable and this know-how anyway.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You places you in a bewildering mode. Try find a balance between your profesto convey extra compassion and understanding towards your family members sional life and your personal needs. It is possible you will have to travel for

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Want a clue to your risk of heart disease? Look in the mirror. People who look old — with receding hairlines, bald heads, creases near their ear lobes or bumpy deposits on their eyelids — have a greater chance of developing of heart disease than younger-looking people the same age do, new research suggests.

Doctors say the study highlights the difference between biological and chronological age.

“Looking old for your age marks poor cardiovascular health,” said Dr. Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen of the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

She led the study and gave results Tuesday at an American Heart Association conference in Los Angeles.

A small consolation: Wrinkles elsewhere on the face and grey hair seemed just ordinary consequences of aging and did not correlate with heart risks.

The research involved 11,000 Danish people and began in 1976. At the start, researchers documented their appearance, tallying crow’s feet, wrinkles and other signs of age.

In the next 35 years, 3,400 participants developed heart disease (clogged arteries) and 1,700 suffered a heart attack. The risk of these problems increased with each additional sign of aging present at the start of the study. This was true at all ages and among men and women, even after taking into account other factors such as family history of heart disease.

Those with three to four of these aging signs — receding hairline at the temples, baldness at the crown of the head, earlobe creases or yellowish fatty deposits around the eyelids — had a 57 per cent greater risk for heart attack and a 39 per cent greater risk for heart disease compared to people with none of these signs.

Having yellowish eyelid bumps, which could be signs of cholesterol buildup, conferred the most risk, researchers found. Baldness in men has been tied to heart risk before, possibly related to testosterone levels. They could only guess why earlobe creases might raise risk. bit too strongly-opinionated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A lack of cooperation from a loved one, which might interfere with your domestic life, will set you into a strange kind of mood. You will feel unsure as to what it is that you want from this relationship. Avoid being subjective as you are prone to delusion.

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