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Premier did no wrong: Speaker REDFORD CLEARED OF CONTEMPT IN RELATION TO TOBACCO LAWSUIT BY DEAN BENNETT THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford has been cleared by the legislature Speaker in allegations she deliberately misled the house about her role in awarding a government contract to her ex-husband’s law firm. Speaker Gene Zwozdesky, in a ruling delivered Monday, said there is no clear evidence Redford made false statements to the house when she denied making the decision to pick the law firm that includes her ex-husband, Robert Hawkes. “This is getting into a case of semantics, but it is evident there was no final decision made as to the selection of a law firm for the tobacco litigation when the premier was minister of justice,” said Zwozdesky. “The determination of whether the premier’s statements were misleading is entirely subjective and depends greatly on the exact nature of the words used.” Zwozdesky was ruling on a motion made last Thursday by the Opposition Wildrose party to have Redford found in contempt of the legislature for making misleading statements. To buttress its case, the Wildrose brought out internal documents and memos from Redford’s time as justice minister in 2010. The documents show that Redford urged her officials to pick the International Tobacco Recovery Lawyers, or TRL, which includes Hawkes’s Calgary-based law firm, to sue big tobacco companies for $10 billion to recover some of the health costs of treating smokers. The documents referred to Redford making the decision to pick to TRL, along with letters congratulating TRL on winning the competition and informing the other two competing firms that they had lost. All correspondence took place before Redford quit cabinet in February 2011 to run for leader of the Progressive Conservative party and ultimately premier. Hawkes has remained close to the premier professionally as a political adviser. He headed up the transition team when she became premier in the fall of 2011.
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Jordan Lingard, 13, a Normandeau School Grade 8 student, experiences vision loss through special goggles while trying to put together a puzzle on Monday. The exercise was part of activities to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A local special needs centre and the City of Red Deer were honoured Monday for making life better Albertans with disabilities. Please see related story on page C2.
Jablonski vows to fight for private member’s bill BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF
IRLEN SYNDROME
Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski will push a little harder for her private member’s bill that would see children screened for Irlen Syndrome in schools. The Irlen Syndrome Testing Act passed first reading but is likely to be defeated because of time constraints of the legislative session this week. But Jablonski said she will push her bill again in the spring session. “I will be bringing it back because it is a very important issue and I want to see something done about it,” said Jablonski. “There is not a large cost to it. A child can go from feeling they are lost in the classroom to feeling they are on top of the world. That has happened to some of the kids who have been diagnosed.” The little-known condition occurs when the brain is unable to properly filter the colour spectrum. People
‘THERE IS NOT A LARGE COST TO IT. A CHILD CAN GO FROM FEELING THEY ARE LOST IN THE CLASSROOM TO FEELING THEY ARE ON TOP OF THE WORLD . . .’
Blood services sets 960-unit goal BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF
with the condition often wear different coloured lenses in order to read. Under the bill, someone in the school divisions would be able to diagnose the condition. If a child is identified as potentially having Irlen Syndrome, the parents would receive information from the school on the next steps for helping their child.
Canadian Blood Services in Red Deer wants people to know they can make holiday miracles come true by donating blood this month. “Our goal for December is 960 units of blood. Last year, we did almost 1,000,” Kaelyn Smith, Canadian Blood Services spokesperson, said on Monday. “Today should be fairly busy. We’re seeing a lot of companies come in.” Smith said the need for blood never goes away, but the supply dwindles in December because people get busy with Christmas activities and family events. Blood donation can be a way for people to give back during the season, she said. “If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, it’s a great one. You can get it started in December. It’s one hour of your time every eight weeks. It’s not asking a lot but the impact is huge.”
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— MARY ANNE JABLONSKI RED DEER NORTH MLA
Council’s decisions prompt Mason to enter mayoral race BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Mayor hopeful Chad Mason says he would put more dollars into snow removal and spend less money on projects like the controversial bike lanes. Mason, who recently declared he wants to become Red Deer’s next mayor, said council has missed the mark on some decisions — namely the bike lane pilot project. “I think it was imposed on the (residents) more than the city wanted the bike lanes,” said Mason, 26, who works in accounting. “In the same stream, most people drive. I think more money should be spent on snow removal. ... Most people do drive. Most people do
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not ride bikes.” While he is new to municipal politics, Mason has been on the Wildrose Party constituency board for Red Deer North since 2010 and helped in the last provincial election. Mason said council needs to be reined in and he’s just the guy to do it because he is a good listener and down to earth. “Red Deer is a pretty good place to live,” said Mason. “I think sometimes (council) gets ahead of themselves to try to be bigger than they need to be. Most people in Red Deer want to have running water, the streets cleaned and order. But other than that I don’t think we need the government going out looking for projects to do like the bike lanes.”
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Mason said taxes are going up every year is not acceptable and he would like to see lower taxes. Mayor Morris Flewwelling is not running in the October 2013 civic election. There has been specula- Chad Mason tion that Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski may step down from provincial politics to take a run for the mayor’s seat.
“Boy that rumour has gone far,” laughed Jablonski on Monday. “I haven’t made a decision at this time. But it’s highly unlikely . . . I am committed to this job as MLA for Red Deer North . . . well I never say never but it’s highly unlikely.” Veteran councillors Cindy Jefferies and Tara Veer may throw their hats into the mayoral ring. Jefferies said she will announce her intentions next month while Veer has said it’s too early to start talking about the next election. Red Deer student Matt Chapin, 26, announced in early October he is putting his name on the ballot for mayor. Chapin ran for mayor in 2007. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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Weather making travel treacherous BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Hazardous driving conditions exist in many areas as a storm system packing freezing rain and snow tracks its way across the Prairies. RCMP say road conditions in southern Saskatchewan are very poor with slippery sections, blowing snow and near zero visibility on several highways, including parts of the Trans-Canada. Mounties were called to a two-vehicle a few kilometres east of Weyburn, but there was no immediate indication if the crash was weather-related. Bad weather led to 127 collisions in Calgary over a 12-hour period Sunday, starting at 6 a.m. In one instance, a police cruiser following a vehicle south of the city flipped onto its roof, but no one was hurt. Environment Canada says parts of western and northern Manitoba are in for freezing rain and upwards of 25 centimetres of snow.
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REDFORD: Denies making the decision Redford unequivocally told the house during question period last week that she did not make the decision. She was backed up Verlyn Olson, who is currently the minister of Agriculture. Olson told the house that, as Redford’s successor in the justice portfolio in 2011, he made the decision to retain TRL and signed the contract. That led to the Wildrose motion to have the premier sanctioned. However, Zwozdesky said Monday that the Wildrose had not made its case because it rested ultimately on two incompatible interpretations of the meaning of “decision.” Outside the legislature Wildrose house leader Rob Anderson said Redford won on legal technicalities, but said Albertans will judge the issue on common sense. “The Speaker can say that black is white and the sky is green, but that doesn’t make it true,” said Anderson. “I think we’ll just leave it to Albertans to decide who was right and who was misleading folks in this case.” NDP critic Rachel Notley agreed, and within hours of Zwozdesky’s decision the party had launched a petition to urge Redford to step down as premier until the matter is resolved by an independent body. “The facts, the documents, and the statements by the premier make it very clear that she’s not being honest with Albertans and I expect Albertans will reach that conclusion regardless of whatever’s decided within the assembly,” said Notley. Liberal Leader Raj Sherman said Redford needs to step aside to preserve the legitimacy of her office. “The premier needs to order a truly independent investigation into this; she needs to step aside and we need to restore public trust,” said Sherman. “We’re talking $10 billion. The (legal fees) of that are in the hundreds of millions, possibly billions.” The lawsuit is being pursued on a contingency basis, meaning the law firm gets paid a percentage of any successful lawsuit. The government has not divulged that percentage, but Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk says he expects they will. Lukaszuk, speaking for the premier, said Zwozdesky made the right decision. “The premier has always been clear that (she) did not make the decision to engage the firm in ques-
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Jason Fox sets out a fresh tree at the Kids Tree Lots location at the Lacombe Shopping Centre on Monday afternoon. The Fraser pines from Washington look fantastic this year says Fox who is taking care of sales in Lacombe through the season. This lot and others in the region are open for business every day until Christmas Eve. tion,” said Lukaszuk. “She did not break any laws.” Redford has labelled the accusations a campaign by her opponents to smear her and those closest to her. On Monday, she told the house she is content to leave the matter in the hands of the Ethics Commissioner Neil Wilkinson. “I welcome that (investigation),” said Redford. “And I stand by my comments with respect to this.” Zwozdesky’s ruling came after angry exchanges with opposition politicians earlier Monday for shutting down their questions on the tobacco controversy. Zwozdesky said until he made his ruling, parliamentary rules dictated that no questions could be asked in the house on that topic. Opponents challenged it as a hamfisted and unfairly broad interpretation of the rules. One by one, they stood to ask their questions anyway, forcing Zwozdesky to shut them down and scold them. When NDP Leader Brian Mason said the rules also compel the Speaker to explain the reasoning behind his decisions, Zwozdesky shot back: “I’ve just explained this twice now! I’m not going to explain it a third time. “Let’s please abide by the rules as they exist. We’re not here to invent them.” Minutes later, Zwozdesky got into a shouting match with Notley when she again demanded he give his reasons for shutting down the questions. “I’ve already given clarification and justification and that’s the end of that,” said Zwozdesky. Notley hollered back: “Are you saying any questions directed to the premier are now (out of bounds because they are) covered by the privilege motion? Is that what you’re saying?” Zwozdesky ignored her and moved on to another questioner. Zwozdesky is a PC legislature member but acts impartially in the Speaker’s chair. Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith said Zwozdesky is overstepping his authority. “Can you imagine this happening in Ottawa, them shutting down any of the number of questions that have been asked by the NDP opposition? And they also have a (government member) Conservative in the Speaker’s chair,” said Smith. “It’s outrageous what we saw today.”
SYNDROME: Nine-year-old grandson affected Jablonski, whose nine-year-old grandson has the
disorder, said the pre-screening would help improve the lives of the children inside and outside the classroom. She said within six months of obtaining proper lenses, her grandson went from not reading at grade level to grade level. “It’s how I learned about it and how I saw results,” said Jablonski. “The results were so incredible that I thought ‘Why aren’t we doing this for other children?’ Some studies show 10 per cent of the population is affected by Irlen’s.” crhyno@reddeeradvocoate.com
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Robin Hurlburt, Joshua’s father, donates blood with the help of phlobotimist Marliss Savage at Canadian Bloos Services Monday.
DRIVE: In memory of Joshua Hurlburt The Hurlburt family of Red Deer has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to raise awareness for the annual blood drive campaign in memory of their son Joshua. “Dec. 1 would have been his 30th birthday so we just thought this was one way of celebrating and remembering him,” said Janet Hurlburt before she donated blood on Monday. Joshua Hurlburt, 27, had a rare blood disorder, chronic granulomatous disease, and had 88 blood transfusions. He died in April 2010. For more information on blood donation or to make an appointment to donate call 1-888-236-6283. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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Health-care queue jumping probe starts INQUIRY JUDGE BEGINS HEARING EVIDENCE February after the Alberta Health Quality Council released a scathing report of abuse and mismanagement in the system. EDMONTON — A health law expert has told an The council heard from many doctors who said Alberta inquiry that federal and provincial health- that when they complained about poor patient care, care legislation contains gaps that can allow people they were bullied or even fired. to skip ahead in the line for medical services. Redford initially said the inquiry would look into William Lahey, a professor at Dalhousie Univer- the bullying allegations, but later ordered the inquisity in Halifax, was the first witness to testify at the ry to focus on queue jumping — although she clariinquiry Monday into preferential health treatment fied it can follow the evidence where it goes. in the province. John Vertes, a retired senior judge on the SuHe said it’s a concern that some people may have preme Court of the Northwest Territories, is heading to wait a few months for the inquiry. He is to hear diagnostic tests, while 10 witnesses during ‘THERE IS A PERCEPTION, PERHAPS, from others can pay to have its first week in Edmonthem done at a private THAT THERE IS PREFERENTIAL ACCESS ton. It is scheduled to clinic in a day. wrap up Jan. 18 in CalHAPPENING, BUT NO ONE HAS Faster results mean gary. patients can get onto REALLY STUDIED OR LOOKED INTO IT Vertes pointed out waiting lists for surgeries that Alberta’s Health IN A SYSTEMATIC WAY.’ sooner, he said. Care Protection Act has a Lahey told reporters — WILLIAM LAHEY, FIRST WITNESS queue-jumping provision the inquiry is the first of that prohibits buying or its kind in the country to selling spots on waiting delve into the issue of queue jumping in the health- lists. care system. He expects many Canadians will be payBut he asked Lahey whether there is anything in ing attention. provincial or federal laws that spells out how wait“There is a perception, perhaps, that there is ing lists are structured and regulated. preferential access happening, but no one has really Lahey said there’s not. And there’s also no legal studied or looked into it in a systematic way.� definition of what services are considered “medicalThe issue of queue jumping came into focus in Al- ly necessary� or “medically required� to be publicly berta when Stephen Duckett, former head of Alberta funded. Health Services — which oversees the day-to-day opHe said it can come down to money, and what erations of all health delivery in the province — gave each province is willing to pay for. a speech in Toronto last year. John Rossall, a lawyer for the Alberta Medical He said that when he took over as head of Al- Association, asked Lahey whether politicians and berta Health Services in 2009, he had to put a stop to doctors often disagree on what tests and services are politicians having go-to people in health regions who necessary. could facilitate faster care for friends, family and “There can be that gap, yes,� said Lahey. “There supporters. can be differences between what individual physiThe NDP then asked police to look into the mat- cians think need to be done, relative to a particular ter. The RCMP investigated, but said it found only patient, and what the health-care system has deanecdotes, stories and rumours of queue-jumping. cided. Duckett is to testify today. “That happens. It happens in all health-care sysPremier Alison Redford ordered the inquiry in tem.� BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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The letter comes after a weekend of talks between AMA and the government, with the objective of returning to the negotiating table. But according to Giuffre, those discussions were not productive because the minister refuses to budge. Horne says the government has tried to be reasonable and insists there is no imposed settlement. “I was very clear last week after I met with Dr. Giuffre that we can talk about any issues at the negotiation table, but I needed
the Alberta Medical Association to understand there’s a limit to the additional funding the government can contribute to this,� said Horne. “That’s the only thing where I’ve asked for acknowledgement... I thought we left that meeting in a good position.� Last week the two sides said they had agreed to seek mediation but Horne said the next move is now up to the doctors. “For my part, I may have some difficulties at the moment in trying to work with the AMA but I will continue to work with physicians across Alberta,� he said.
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CALGARY — A fourth day of deliberations will be required to determine the fate of a Calgary reservist charged following a fatal training mishap in Afghanistan in 2010. Maj. Darryl Watts, 44, faces six charges, including manslaughter, in the death of Cpl. Josh Baker and injuries to four other soldiers on a firing range north of Kandahar city in February, 2010. Baker died when a Claymore anti-personnel mine, packed with 700 steel balls, peppered his platoon during a training exercise. The five-member military panel in the court martial spent Monday hunkered down in a conference room at the Mewata Armoury, a cordon of white tape providing a buffer and guaranteeing privacy. Deliberations began late Saturday.
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When the camera is on . . . NORMAL PEOPLE DO ODD THINGS; PENHOLD AND LACOMBE MAY GET THE CHANCE TO SHOW US ALL Anyone else think that a reality TV show about municipal politics is way out there? For one thing — as any self-respecting journalist will tell you — municipal politics is often a bit like watching bitumen form — long and slow. In deference to anyone who sits on a municipal council, no ofMARY-ANN fence. BARR So much in municipal politics is pedestrian — things like sewer lines, potholes, weed control, snow removal, parking infractions, barking dogs, cats on the loose and how well your mayor does Gangnam style dance. OK, maybe not the last one. The point is, municipal government is not usually a place for a carefully
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gauge interest in a reality TV show about residents getting the opportunity to manage municipal services for themselves. Town or city council is forever foolishly wasting taxpayers’ money on things like roads and traffic lights and transit and firefighters and cops. So here, you’re so smart, you run things. You get the idea. Then again on Wednesday evening, a similar public meeting will be held Lacombe’s Memorial Centre. Both meetings are at 7 p.m. “We’re looking for adventurous communities and 20 to 25 adventurous families who are up to this challenge,” Four Force told the Advocate last month. Among other shows, Force Four has produced The Bachelor Canada, Village on a Diet, Family Cook Off and Million Dollar Neighborhood. The taxpayer TV series has yet to be named. There are other contenders besides Penhold and Lacombe. The producers want participants to walk away feeling better for participating, don’t intend to make people look bad, and say the show is about taxes in
general. Unfortunately, those most interested in participating would be starting at a point where they are already upset with their local council. One wonders if in these smaller communities, whether hard feelings might linger longer when you are more likely to run into your critics. Penhold and Lacombe made the audition list because both communities have seen some residents complain about their taxes, creating pockets of controversy. Such is the joy of a democracy, where people do get to bitch and complain about how their municipal councillors spend money. The fact is, it’s the municipal level of taxes and politics that actually offers people the best chance to influence local decisions and get involved. Too bad more people didn’t get more involved and get themselves to the polling stations. But that’s not nearly as much “fun” as reality TV. Mary-Ann Barr is the Advocate’s assistant city editor. She can be reached by phone at 403-314-4332 or by email at barr@reddeeradvocate.com.
Harsh spotlight shines on Tories The spring Alberta election caught me completely off guard when a sizable Wildrose Party lead evaporated in a late-game “lakes of fire” and “Caucasian” spin move by the Progressive Conservatives. The tactic was very effective because it diverted attention away from the PCs’ actual track record of bullying, cronyism and incompetence. It is astounding to me that the public and particularly the media failed to see the larger and more important ethical issue in this kind of activity, but it is an indicator that a party with 41 straight years of governance is probably bullet-proof with electors. JIM Last spring proved that point SUTHERLAND because we are once again a Tory-blue province with no end in sight. The spring election was lost because too many Alberta voters were more than willing to hang the Wildrose Party from the highest tree after the Tories were able to dig deep enough to find skeletons in the Wildrose closet and categorize the entire party by the antics of two highly un-electable candidates. The press ate it up and condemned the Wildrose as the northern branch of the Tea Party, complete with exactly the same ideology
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as the American right wingers. The media people also ignored the fiscal platform of the Wildrose and their plan to investigate why the provincial civil service has so many layers of management and too few front-liners. The financial side of the Wildrose election equation was drowned in a lake of fire and few people heeded the warning that the Tory budget was at best a pipe dream. Danielle Smith called it the “Alison in Wonderland” budget and was even criticized for use of that moniker. The inexplicable reality with the PCs’ diversionary tactics was that their game plan really worked very well. The PC party had to wear a long history of ethically challenged practices and behaviour as they went to battle an election, yet they were able to put the negative spotlight on their upstart rivals in the 11th hour. It was a masterful stroke that sowed the seeds of doubt into a skittish Alberta electorate that was willing to accept the status quo instead of a new governing party. Recent events have produced more allegations of wrongdoings against the Tory government and lately the legislature has become a battleground that has made the apprenticeship of Premier Alison Redford a very unpleasant occupation for the beleaguered politician. She has answered the personal attacks by appointing human shields/senior cabinet members to field most of the daily interrogations in the legislature. She has avoided contact with the same press that she welcomed with open arms when the guns
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were trained on red herring Wildrose issues during the spring election. Suddenly the spotlight is directly on a party that ruthlessly underestimated the deficit to win an election and now has to borrow money to fund capital projects, despite the vast wealth produced by an oil rich province that should have been able to write a check for all of them. Most of the Tories’ spin is now directed at damage control for a government that has spent its way to a financial crisis in a way that does not even come close to making sense. Redford’s sister’s involvement in a Tory fundraiser while she was on company time as a well-paid senior member of a Calgary hospital board got even more complicated when the public learned that she was appointed to a new role with her next job at AHS after her sister’s PC leadership victory. The tobacco lawsuit contract awarded to Redford’s former husband’s law firm is the latest crisis served up on her political plate. The practice is not illegal, but it once again puts the rookie premier into a questionable ethical position as she attempts to steer away from a direct link to the decision. The post-election mood has been very ugly because the Tories have not exorcised the demons that plagued them prior to the election and they can no longer throw them into a convenient lake of fire. Few people are gullible enough to buy that message these days. Jim Sutherland is a local freelance columnist.
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Gun spat puts Trudeau’s Iran suspends death sentence Liberal campaign to the test for Canadian: media reports Justin Trudeau has scrambled to explain his stance on gun control with the politically polarizing issue providing an early test in his Liberal leadership campaign. The fallout from his sudden disavowal of the long-gun registry has required the front-running candidate to deal with a controversial policy debate just days after the flareup over unflattering remarks he once made about Alberta. Trudeau handled it Monday by trying to appeal to both sides. He spent a news scrum with reporters juggling questions on an issue that resurfaced over the weekend with his description of the Liberals’ registry as a failed policy. Trudeau explained that he hadn’t actually flip-flopped on the gun registry. In fact, he said, he always supported it, and still does support it in principle. But he said that now that it’s gone it’s too divisive to try bringing back. In the next breath, however, Trudeau added that he supports Quebec’s effort to bring it back in that province because he said the measure is not controversial there. Finally, he offered his explanation of how the long-gun registry fits into his definition of a “failed� public policy. “I voted to keep the firearms registry a few months ago and if we had a vote tomorrow I would vote once again to keep the long-gun registry,� Trudeau told reporters. “However, the definition of a failed public policy is the fact that the long-gun registry is no more... The fact is, because it was so deeply divisive for far too many people, it no longer ex-
ists.� He repeated that definition of public policy, in both English and French. Trudeau said he would rather spend the next three years, before the federal election, trying to find evidencebased policies that will unite Canadians and not divide them. He made the remarks while touring a mall in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Trudeau exchanged greetings with several dozen people as he went into shops. A Quebec reporter asked Trudeau about that province’s legal fight to keep its portion of the registry and he replied: “I find it’s a very good idea. Because in Quebec it was not at all as divisive as it was elsewhere
in the country,� Trudeau said. “Perhaps a solution is to let provinces find different solutions. What’s important is protecting Quebecers from gun violence.� The performance earned him a scathing rebuttal from a prominent gun-control advocate. A survivor of the Montreal polytechnique massacre, which occurred 23 years ago this week, Heidi Rathjen pushed for the creation of the federal registry. On Monday she blasted not only Trudeau’s gun policy but also his broader approach to leadership. “It’s just political garbage,� she said of Trudeau’s policy.
BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Ottawa says it welcomes reports that Iran has suspended the death sentence for a Canadian resident. The published reports have not been confirmed. A spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs says Canada has “long called for clemency� for Saeed Malekpour, a computer programmer who was facing execution on charges of developing and promoting porn websites. Various western media outlets cited a report in the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr that they said reported Malekpour’s sentence was suspended after he “repented.� The Mehr story, which could not be found on the agency’s English-language website, reportedly cites his lawyer as the source of the news. His supporters, including his wife who now lives in Richmond Hill, Ont.,
have said he was arrested in Iran in October 2008 after a trip to visit his ailing father. Malekpour was born in Iran but became a permanent Canadian resident in 2004. Similar reports emerged last year when defence lawyers told the Guardian newspaper the conviction was quashed after they presented the court with expert evidence. But subsequent media reports said the death sentence was confirmed, prompting Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird to publicly call for Malekpour’s release. “Canada is deeply concerned about reports that Iranian citizen Saeed Malekpour’s death sentence has been confirmed by the Iranian authorities,� the minister said in a statement on Jan. 29. “His case is but one example of the refusal by Iranian authorities to respect their international human rights obligations.�
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Canada refuses to condemn Israeli settlement plans Canada stood apart Monday from some major allies, the U.S. included, in refusing to condemn Israeli plans for new settlements in areas claimed by the Palestinians. On Friday, Israel announced plans to build 3,000 settler homes in the West Bank and east Jerusalem to punish the Palestinians for winning greater recognition at the United Nations General
Assembly the previous day. The United States, which joined with Canada, Israel and six other countries in opposing the Palestinian move at the UN, broke ranks Monday to directly criticize Israel. The White House and State Department said the Israeli announcement would hinder the resumption of peace talks. In addition, five European countries called in Israeli ambassadors on Monday to protest the new settlement plan. Germany, meanwhile, said
Monday it took a “very negative view” of the settlement announcement. Previously, the UN has warned the move could be an “almost fatal blow” to the peace process. The spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird stuck Monday to the same response line: “Unilateral actions on either side do not advance the peace process.” Baird’s office refused to say whether the government stands by the established gov-
Hells Angels ‘death head’ decision hailed as victory for property rights BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Ontario government must return a raft of seized items bearing the Hells Angels’ ’death head’ insignia to the bikers, an Ontario judge has ruled in a decision welcomed as important for property rights. The judge made her ruling because she found there was no relation between criminal acts committed by club members and the paraphernalia, which includes black leather vests, belt buckles, gold and diamond jewelry, and other clothing bearing the logo. “While membership in the club was clearly used to commit the offences, membership cannot be equated with the symbols of membership,” Ontario Superior Court Justice Maureen Forestell said in her judgment. “There was a rule that members
were not permitted to wear (the Hells Angels) insignia when committing offences.” Lawyer Craig Bottomley, who represented the bikers, said Monday that last week’s ruling was important to counter “creative efforts” in recent years by prosecutors to use legal powers to try to grab property on the basis it is crime-related. “There needs to be decisions like this one to set out the limits of where those powers end,” Bottomley said in an interview. “They can’t just have airy-fairy applications of these powers for people who you think are bad, and then go and take their property away without having to prove they committed an offence with the property.” Police seized the items in question in April 2007 during raids on the Hells Angels clubhouse in Toronto and on the homes of several bikers.
ernment policy that says Israeli settlements are a “serious obstacle” to peace. Stephen Harper’s spokesman refused to say whether the prime minister raised the question of the new settlement construction when he spoke Saturday by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “No further comment on the call — the PM’s tweet will stand,” Andrew MacDougall said in an emailed response to questions.
“I can state that Canada’s position is that unilateral actions on either side do not advance the peace process.” Harper’s Twitter account said Saturday: “Spoke today to Benjamin Netanyahu, who thanked Canada for its friendship and principled position this week at the UN.” Canada’s allies were more vocal about the new Israeli settlement plans, including on the contentious patch of land known as E1, outside Jerusalem.
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Keystone pipeline hearings set THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — A tiny town in rural Nebraska is expected to draw a big crowd today for a public hearing into TransCanada’s new Keystone XL pipeline route. Both Nebraska officials and the Calgarybased energy giant say the new route skirts the environmentally sensitive Sandhills region of the state, a critical sticking point in the approval process that resulted in U.S. President Barack Obama rejecting TransCanada’s original application earlier this year. Environmentalists, meantime, charge the new route does no such thing and insist a crucial state aquifer remains at risk, setting the stage for what’s sure to be a contentious hearing on the fairgrounds of the town of Albion. The new route still goes over the Ogallala aquifer, follows the highly endangered whooping crane’s migratory path and poses risks to native tribal artifacts, Jane Kleeb, head of Bold Nebraska, said Monday. “It’s still a really bad place to come into the state,” she said. “It’s every bit as risky as the previous route.” Nebraska officials say they’ll explain to the public why they suggest, in a draft report, that the new route addresses concerns about Sandhills. Their draft report says the so-called Nebraska Reroute avoids the region. It adds that the route reduces “the amount of fragile soils that are crossed in the northern portion of Nebraska.” The amended route also “establishes greater distances” between the pipeline and key sources of drinking water for Nebraskans. At today’s hearing, members of the public are welcome to make statements after attending an information session on the draft report, but there will be no debate, said Dave Bunstock, spokesman for the Nebraska Department of Environmental Equality. “What we’re looking to do is collect the public’s comments and testimony so that we can bring those back and use that information in preparing our final report,” he said Monday. Mike Linder, the director of the department, said last week that officials “will carefully consider all additional comments made through the end of the hearing” before they finalize their report and hand it off to Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman.
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Clockwise from top: It is important to dock the dough. By taking the basic cracker recipe, you can introduced variety by adding simple toppings. Create variety by using different cookie cutters and cutting out different shapes. Cheese fish crackers — whether lifting dips or simply floating atop of tomato soup, crackers are one of those quintessential foods.
The trickiest part is rolling them very, very thin. How thin? About one-eighth-inch thick. If you have a pasta maker, you can roll the dough through the rollers. If not, a regular old rolling pin will do the trick. Once rolled, you can use a pizza or wedged cutter to cut into uniform squares — or use your Christmas cookie cutters to create different shapes and sizes to make them your own.
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them with no preservatives or fillers and they’re infinitely customizable. Buying variety of good quality of boxed crackers can also become expensive. When you think about it, crackers are basically glorified bits of baked flour and are quite cheap to make. The best part is you can dress them any way you like them. Rustic, classy, sweet, or all-dressed. A variety of textures and flavours can be created by switching out the basic ingredients. For instance, you can use a mix of grains, including gluten-free varieties like millet, buckwheat and rice flours instead of all-purpose flour, or olive oil instead of butter. Crackers can be simply seasoned by topping with sea salt or you can knead herbs and spices like rosemary, dill, oregano, garlic, black pepper or cumin right into the dough before rolling it out.
Cracker dough is very forgiving. Unlike piecrust, which must be handled with kid gloves to keep it tender, crackers are meant to be snappy and crisp. So roll, reroll and roll again. The crackers don’t care. The trickiest part is rolling them very, very thin. How thin? About one-eighth-inch thick. If you have a pasta maker, you can also roll the dough through the rollers. If not, a regular old rolling pin will do the trick. Once rolled, you can use a pizza or wedged cutter to cut into uniform squares — or use your Christmas cookie cutters to create different shapes and sizes to make them your own. Once rolled and cut, it is also important to dock the dough: with a fork, or better yet, a rolling docker, prick the dough evenly. This keeps the dough from completely ballooning up like pitas as it
bakes and it also allows for even baking. Little pockets between the layers are desirable to give crackers a bit more layered crunchy texture when you bite into it. Since no leavening ingredients are added, this usually comes from the water, which expands while heating. More of a puff can be achieved by keeping dough chilled and chilling a second time in the freezer for about 15 minutes just before baking. Crackers are also a great addition to the Christmas cookie platter to balance out the sweets. Most people enjoy sampling from trays filled with raspberry bars, brittles or ginger snaps, but after a while something savoury is welcomed. So next time, when time is on your side, consider skipping the cracker isle and take a crack at making them at home!
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Gratitude not always easy to express
Hope allows us to rise above the moment
outcome. ‘LEARN FROM YESTERDAY, LIVE FOR TODAY, HOPE desired Even in cases where hope Question: I really struggle to have a positive outFOR TOMORROW.’ isn’t truly false, but the odds are look and always seem to dwell on the negative aspects of life. strongly against us, continuing to — ALBERT EINSTEIN, GERMAN-BORN Is there something I can do to help me be more pursue a particular course of acTHEORETICAL PHYSICIST positive about things? tion can blind us to other avenues Jim: Does it sound trite and perhaps cliched to that may lead to success. suggest that you “count your blessings” whenever And whether in relationships, you’re feeling negative? As someone once observed, and pursuing goals. business or any worthy venture, Perhaps, but in all honesty, that’s a good approach. hope floats. Like anything else, though, blind hope can actually stand in You probably sat down with family or friends to have More to the point, hope allows hope can become dangerous in the way of achieving our goals and Thanksgiving dinner. us to rise above the moment and high dosages. objectives. If you’re like many folks, remain positive and optimistic in Sometimes we cling to false While there is some glory in the you spent some of that time the presence of adverhope where the poten- notion that we must doggedly perreflecting on the blessings sity and opposition. tial for a desired outsist and remain relentlessly hopeyou’ve been given and exHope focuses our atcome is all but imposful, there is often greater chance pressing gratitude for the tention upon a brighter sible. good things in life. tomorrow and influencA false hope is a of success when we recognize We would suggest that a es how we feel in the form of self-delusion that hope must be relinquished at strong antidote to negativity moment. — a means by which to times in order to reach a place of acceptance and healing. would be to adopt an attitude Similar to optimism, avoid facing reality. Acknowledging our hopelessof thanksgiving throughout hope creates a positive Hope that is groundthe year. expectation of good ed in reality and sup- ness in one area can actually point Don’t save it all for just one things to come. ported by self-aware- us in a new and more viable direcday! Hope is a form of ness does enable us to tion where hope may be rekindled JIM Of course, there may be future-pacing, meaning move through difficult and success achieved. DALY specific events or relationit places us mentally in situations with less I remember spending time ships in your life that are a future time and place fear. with a friend who was in palliacontributing to your negative where our goals can be I have observed that tive care. feelings. realized and happiness the hopeful person For a time my hope was that he MURRAY We certainly wouldn’t sugis possible. deals with adversity would make a full recovery. FUHRER gest that you sweep those unWhen we are filled in a manner different As time passed, I began hoping der the rug. with hope, we have from those without it. for a partial recovering. When it It’s also possible that persistent, pervasive feel- little room for despair Though the present became evident that recovery was ings of negativity could be related to clinical depres- — we are lifted out of moment may be painsion or some other physiological issue. depression and our ful, the belief in a posi- not possible, my hope was for a If you feel that might be the case, we’d encourage outlook improves. tive outcome reduces peaceful, pain-free death for my friend. you to confide in a friend, a pastor or even a profesHope is more than positive stress and anxiety. When that too seemed unlikely, sional counselor. thinking. Most positive states of When we lose hope, our world Visit focusonthefamily.com to speak with one of mind arise when we’re feeling becomes smaller and possibilities I hoped for peace for those of us left be-hind. our staff counselors and to get a referral to a coun- safe and satisfied. diminish. “The very least you can do in selor in your area. Hope is the exception to the Our self-talk be-comes pessiQuestion: My child is constantly getting in trouble rule. Hope comes into play when mistic, our outlook bleak and self- your life is figure out what you for talking in class and generally being unruly. hope for,” wrote American novour circumstances appear dire esteem plummets. How can I help him understand that the talking —when life is not unfolding as we If left to dwell in a state of elist, essayist and poet Barbara is excessive and that it is important to be self-con- expected or desire — when un- hopelessness, we begin to wither Kingsolver. trolled? certainty is the only foreseeable and die. “And the most you can do is Jim: This question is tailor-made for Focus on the outcome. Even when deep in the throes live inside that hope. Not admire Family’s executive director of Parenting and Youth, Hope arises during those mo- of depression and fear, hope pro- it from a distance but live right in Leon Wirth! ments when overwhelming fear, vides a glimmer of light — the tiny it, under its roof.” Leon: It’s rare for a child who is compliant and hopelessness and despair might but undeniable possibility of betI remember reading once that well-behaved at home to become defiant and unco- easily appear. ter days to come. hope is putting faith to work when operative in other settings. Hope is just as likely to arise The renowned American psyThere may be a number of factors and issues con- when we’re starting a new job, chologist Richard Lazarus de- doubting would be easier. Sometimes, facing up to difficult truths tributing to your son’s behavior. beginning a relationship or mak- scribed the dichotomy of hope as You didn’t go into detail, but is it possible he has ing a major life shift as when we “fearing the worse yet yearning enables hope to emerge and new possibilities for joy and happiness the same problem with disruptive behavior at home or a loved one is suffering from for the better.” that he does at school? a serious illness or faced with Hope allows us to open our to appear. Dreams and wishes are imporIf so, it’s possible that he’s picking up a pattern unemployment, heartbreak or eyes and see the possible within tant but can frustrate and discourat home of others giving in to his demands and al- death. the apparently impossible. lowing him to have his way when he resists your Hope can help us traverse life’s Hope unleashes our creativity age us. authority. Hope is tangible and provides often difficult terrain. and presents us with the possibilOnce he’s at school, he finds himself in a situation Research suggests that people ity of change: no matter how un- us with solace and serenity leavwhere this mode of operation no longer works for who remain hopeful have better certain the moment, things could ing little room for despair. him — where he’s expected to obey adults and follow problem-solving skills and the turn out better. the rules. ability to mentally explore a variHope introduces possibility Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem exKids used to having few limits at home usually ety of possible alternatives. and it is that belief in a better to- pert and facilitator. His new book is don’t like having limits set on their behavior elseHope focuses on positive re- morrow that sustains us. entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four where. sults rather than negatives outAre there times when it’s pru- Factors. For more information on On the other hand, if your son is well-behaved comes. dent to give up hope? self-esteem, check the Extreme Esat home, it’s possible you’ve been too strict with Some might even say that hope Yes, when directing our efforts teem website at www.extremeesteem. him. is the sustaining force in setting else-where is necessary to reach a ca His compliance at home may simply be for the sake of avoiding harsh punishment. Under this scenario, your son may not have internalized the character traits you’ve been attempting to teach. Once outside the home, in a less rigid environment, he may be “letting loose” and misbehaving in ways he couldn’t at home. There are other possibilities and factors to consider: the negative influence of a classmate, possible attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and so on. You alone are in a position to decide which of these hypothetical situations applies. 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Race Card Project creates new conversation AND MANY REVELATIONS ON A DIFFICULT SUBJECT BY JESSE WASHINGTON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS She asked for just six words. Michele Norris, the National Public Radio host, was starting a book tour for her memoir, which explored racial secrets. Sensing a change in the atmosphere after the election of the first black president, and searching for a new way to engage and listen, Norris printed 200 postcards asking people to express their thoughts on race in six words. The first cards that trickled into her mailbox were from Norris’ friends and acquaintances. Then they started coming from strangers, from people who had not heard Norris speak, from other continents. The tour stopped; the cards did not: “You know my race. NOT ME!” “Chinese or American? Does it matter.” “Oh, she’s just another white girl.” “Waiting for race not to matter.” Such declarations brought the Race Card Project to life. “I thought I knew a lot about race,” says Norris, 51, an award-winning black journalist. “I realized how little I know through this project.” Two years later, the cards have become almost a parallel career for Norris, best known for her work on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” She and an assistant have catalogued more than 12,000 submissions on http://www. theracecardproject.com . People now send them via Facebook and Twitter or type them directly into the website, leading to vibrant online discussions. Many cannot resist accompanying their Race Cards with explanations, stories and personal experiences. Norris, in turn, feels compelled to contact them, listen to their stories, and archive this new conversation about race. The discussion is inseparable from this moment, when
the page of America’s racial history is in mid-turn. Part of Norris’ inspiration came from a series of NPR interviews on race during Barack Obama’s ascent. His reelection has reenergized Norris’ multiracial community of six-word poets: “Black babies cost less to adopt.” “Never a Nazi, just a German.” “Money on counter, not in hand.” “You are dirt, so I scrubbed.” Eric Liu, an author and educator, heard about the Race Card Project from a friend. He calls it “brilliantly powerful” due to the strict brevity: “It forces this profundity that you wouldn’t get if you let people go on for two hours.” “It uses this format on the front end to unlock all of this expression and imagination,” Liu said, “and on the back end, once it’s out in the world, it forces people to see each other with new eyes.” That’s what happened one Sunday when Celeste Brown, a graduate student from Florida, noticed the Race Card Project on Twitter and typed “We aren’t all ‘Strong Black Women”’ into her computer. A fire was lit. Women and men of all ethnicities gathered at keyboards from Los Angeles to Ireland. Comments flew: Isn’t Strong Black Woman a compliment? No, it’s strong like oxen — less than human. It doesn’t matter how we treat them because they will survive. Time to stop putting up walls and be vulnerable. I feel like I’m forced to be strong. It makes a woman sound like a weed, not a flower. In an interview, Brown said that her statement unconsciously distilled ideas and experiences she had previously shared only with close friends, like the tension between being independent and needing a man, or the question of how black women can build careers without being stereotyped as too aggressive. “I wrote the first thing that came to mind,” Brown said. For Norris, such exchang-
es fulfil her goal of making it easier for people to talk about race. As a professional interviewer, she often sees racial questions lead people into “the pretzel twist” — arms folded, legs crossed, shoulders hunched. But with the Race Card Project, people express things unlikely to be spoken into an NPR microphone: “Marry white to dilute the black.” “I married a black man anyway.” “When did your family come here?” “Disagree with blacks? Automatic racist. Pathetic!!!” Norris knows about reticence from her own family. In her memoir, The Grace of Silence, Norris describes a secret her doting father never told her: He was shot in 1946 by a white police officer in his native Birmingham, Ala. Her mother hid something, too: Norris’ beloved grandmother travelled from town to town in the 1940s and ’50s dressed as Aunt Jemima to sell pancake mix, a custom that many now consider a degrading mammy stereotype. By confronting her family’s secrets, Norris has inspired others to reveal their own. Like the businessman in Los Angeles’ Koreatown who told Norris that he abhors Asian gangs, but secretly roots for them because they present an image of Asian manhood he doesn’t see anywhere else. Or the elderly white woman who, along with her childhood friends, used to throw rocks at black sharecropper children walking by her home in Louisiana. She recalls the chill she got when one black girl was hit by a rock and turned to look her dead in the eye, a look that made her recognize her transgression. The woman asked her father what she should do. He told her, using the n-word, that she couldn’t hurt black people because “they have thicker skin.” Or the story of Arlene Lee, who posted: “Birthday present; you are black, sorta?” On the night before Lee’s 50th birthday, she was going
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National Public Radio host and journalist Michelle Norris holds one of the Race Cards that was sent to her by Maureen Folk, of Potsdam, N.Y., in her home in Washington, where she is archiving her Race Card Project. Norris was on a book tour two years ago and started passing out postcards a dozen or so at a time, asking people to share six words that express their thoughts about race. Now she has received more than 12,000 cards. through the papers of her late mother, an immigrant from Peru. Lee found her mother’s real birth certificate, plus a fake one she had used to enter the United States in 1958. On the fake document, Lee’s mother had changed her race from black to white. “My mother raised me to be white and I am, at least by self identification I guess,” Lee wrote on the Race Card Project website. “It breaks my heart that we never had a chance to talk about it, that she didn’t feel she could trust her only child to understand and that she didn’t feel she could ever come out of hiding,” Lee wrote. “And now, I have a new prism through which to see things.” So does Norris. “These six words are just the beginning of fascinating stories,” she says. “It’s the most interesting
and rewarding work I’ve ever done as a journalist.” Race Card submissions increased after the recent election. So did requests to use the project in schools or institutions, and more people than ever are including additional comments. A book is begging to be written. Norris is talking with several institutions that are interested in permanently housing and maintaining the project. She will need assistance when she ends a leave from NPR that began last year, when her husband took a role with the Obama campaign. So many threads lead to Obama. It’s clear, Norris says, that he opened the door for this conversation. But few people mention the president by name in their six words. He is mentioned far more in additional comments, and almost always in Norris’ follow-up interviews.
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BEST DEFENDER Notre Dame star Manti Te’o just keeps winning. The leader of the undefeated Fighting Irish found out Monday morning he had won the Butkus Award given to the nation’s top linebacker. Then he accepted the Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation’s top defensive player later in the day. He also picked up a trip to New York as one of the finalists for the Heisman Trophy. The energetic senior linebacker from Hawaii helped put Notre Dame back on the national radar this season, leading the top-ranked Irish to a perfect regular season and a date with Alabama in the BCS championship game Jan. 7. Te’o says being mentioned along with former Nagurski winners such as Charles Woodson and Terrell Suggs.
Today
● Senior high basketball: Wetaskiwin at Lindsay Thurber, Notre Dame at Ponoka, Stettler at Sylvan Lake, Hunting Hills at Lacombe, Innisfail at Camrose; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Men’s basketball: Tagish Lakers vs. Monstars, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Circle T Services, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● AJHL: Brooks at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Airdrie at Blackfalds, 7:30 p.m.; Red Deer at Stettler, 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday
● WHL: Red Deer at Regina, 6 p.m. (The Drive)
Thursday
● Bantam AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Lacombe, 7 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Vikings vs. Carpet Doctor, Grandview Allstars vs. Investors Group, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● AJHL: Bonnyville at Olds, 7:30 p.m.
Friday
● Senior high basketball: Notre Dame Cougar Classic girls tournament.
REBELS BLUELINER IS HOPING SECOND TIME IS THE CHARM AFTER BEING CHOSEN FOR CANADIAN JUNIOR SELECTION CAMP BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Red Deer Rebels blueliner Mathew Dumba remembers all too well the disappointment of coming up short in his quest for a berth on the Canadian national junior team one year ago. But that was then, this is now, and the dynamic defenceman is a year older and fully aware of what it will take to make the grade during the selection camp next week at Calgary. “I took a lot out of last year’s experience,” Dumba said on Monday, a few hours after being one of 37 players — including 12 defencemen — invited by Hockey Canada to the national team selection camp running Tuesday to Thursday at Canada Olympic Park. “I was a younger guy and went in there last year kind of carefree and without a lot of pressure. I want to take that into this year’s camp as well. I really played my best game just because I wasn’t thinking too much. It was good for me to just simplify my game that way.” As a 17-year-old, Dumba was in tough at
the 2011 camp. The Minnesota Wild’s firstround pick — seventh overall — in June’s NHL entry draft will have a much better shot this year. The Calgary native, who last year was captain of the Canadian team at the world under-18 championship, watched the more experienced players closely during the 2011 junior national selection camp in an effort to gain any possible advantage. “I learned a lot from the older guys like Jaden Schwartz, about how they carried themselves and how they prepared for games. That was really beneficial for me,” said Dumba. The third-year Rebels rearguard will have to be at the top of his game next week if he hopes to suit up with Canada in the world junior championship Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Ufa, Russia. The Canadian team will feature two returning defencemen in Doug Hamilton and Scott Harrington and the likes of Moose Jaw’s Morgan Rielly and Ryan Murphy of Kitchener (OHL) could have an inside track on two more berths. Not to worry. Dumba is going in with his eyes wide open. “It’s Team Canada, it’s not going to be a walk in the park at all,” he said. “The
competition will be tough and it will drive me. The battle and the compete level is going to bring out the best in everyone. “It’s a very exciting time. It’s always a honour to be involved in anything Team Canada and this time I’d like to make it a special Mathew Dumba one.” Before heading to Calgary, Dumba will accompany the Rebels on a three-game trip starting on Wednesday at Regina and including stops in Moose Jaw and Brandon on Friday and Saturday. Dumba will miss next Wednesday’s homeice meeting with the Calgary Hitmen and as many as 11 WHL games if he earns a spot with Team Canada. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com
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RGIII, Redskins take down Giants BIG DIVISIONAL WIN MOVES REDSKINS CLOSER TO TAKING OVER TOP SPOT FROM G-MEN BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Redskins 17 Giants 16 LANDOVER, Md. — Robert Griffin III went down, the ball popped out, and the Washington Redskins scored a touchdown. Look out, New York Giants and the rest of the NFC East. If the rookie quarterback keeps getting those kinds of breaks, it’ll be hard to keep him out of the title hunt for years to come. As it is, RG3 has the Redskins within a game of first place, leading a fourth-quarter rally in a 17-16 Monday night victory over the Giants, giving Washington a three-game winning streak in which it has dispatched division rivals — Philadelphia, Dallas and now New York — one by one. Griffin completed 13 of 21 passes for 163 yards and ran five times for 72 yards, breaking Cam Newton’s NFL record for yards rushing by a rookie quarterback. His top target again was Pierre Garcon, who had eight receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown, showing no signs of the painful toe injury that forced him to miss six of the season’s first nine games. Alfred Morris ran for 124 yards on 22 carries, becoming the second Redskins rookie to run for 1,000 yards. Reggie Brooks had 1,063 in 1993. Washington also ended a 10-game home losing streak in Monday night games, with Griffin again showing his knack for winning on a big stage. The Redskins (6-6) appeared out of the running at 3-6 a month ago, but Washington is proving it can never be counted out when Griffin is on the field. With the Giants (7-5) losing three of four and the Cowboys (6-6) also at .500, the division is up for grabs.
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan falls into the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster during an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday. Eli Manning completed 20 of 33 passes for 280 yards and a touchdown for the Giants, who had won 26 in a row on the road when holding a halftime lead. They were ahead 13-10 at the break Monday against the Redskins, but they failed to finish the job for the first time since blowing a 21-0 halftime lead in a 24-21 loss to Tennessee in 2006. Ahmad Bradshaw ran for 103 yards on 24 carries, and Victor Cruz had five catches for 104 yards for the Giants, who were uncharacteristically penalty-prone, getting flagged nine times for 73 yards. The Giants moved the ball well all game, but the drives produced three field goals by
Lawrence Tynes and only one touchdown — Manning’s 4-yard pass to Martellus Bennett late in the first half. The game’s final score was Griffin’s 8-yard pass to Garcon early in the fourth quarter, but the Redskins’ first touchdown was one of the evening’s crazy moments. On second-and-2 from the New York 28, Griffin ran to his left and was being tackled by Stevie Brown after what would have been a 12-yard gain. But as Griffin fell with his back to the ground, the football popped out, and went right on the fly to Washington receiver Joshua Morgan 3 yards farther upfield. Morgan then ran 13
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yards for the score. Another fumble by the Redskins — this one by Morris in the third quarter — was recovered by the Giants and set off mayhem. New York defensive tackle Linval Joseph yanked at Redskins centre Will Montgomery’s leg. Montgomery kicked at Joseph in response, and Joseph stomped at Montgomery. Joseph and a Redskins player were whistled for offsetting unnecessary roughness penalties. Giants safety Tyler Sash left in the first half with a hamstring injury and eventually was ruled out for the game, and New York right tackle Sean Locklear was carted off with an injury in the fourth quarter.
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Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson blocks a shot by Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during the first quarter of the NBA basketball game in Denver on Monday.
Nuggets 113 Raptors 110 DENVER — Corey Brewer scored 19 points, JaVale McGee had 17 points and five blocks, and the Denver Nuggets withstood a late rally to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-110 on Monday night. Andrea Bargnani scored 23 points for Toronto and Kyle Lowry had 24, including 12 in the fourth quarter when the Raptors cut a 17-point lead to one with 2:18 left. The Nuggets led 103-86 on a dunk by Kenneth Faried midway through the fourth before Toronto came storming back. The Raptors scored 11 straight points before Danilo Gallinari hit two free throws.A 3-pointer by rookie Terrence Ross and two free throws by Lowry made it 105-104. Ty Lawson, who finished with 16 points, hit a 3-pointer and Toronto missed its next three shots as Denver built a 110-104 cushion. Lowry hit another 3 with 14 seconds left, and after two free throws from Andre Iguodala, Amir Johnson hit a 3 with 7.9 seconds remaining to make it 112-110. Faried hit one of two free throws
with 5.8 seconds left and DeMar DeRozan missed a long 3 at the buzzer. Faried had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Six players scored in double figures for Denver. The Nuggets looked as though they would cruise to their first win in four games. They led 61-44 at halftime and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the third quarter. Denver trailed 22-19 when it took control late in the first quarter. Brewer came off the bench and had two quick dunks and a layup to spark a 10-2 run to finish the period. Brewer continued his tear in the second quarter. He scored nine points in 2:30 and McGee had an alley-oop dunk among his 11 first-half points to help Denver take a 38-26 lead before Toronto called a timeout. Denver didn’t let up. Jordan Hamilton scored six straight points to push the lead to 53-34 with 4:15 left in the first half. The Nuggets continued to turn missed shots and turnovers into easy baskets, outscoring Toronto 13-0 on the fast break in the first half. Raptors F Linas Kleiza (sore left hip) did not play. He had an MRI on Monday afternoon but the results were not available yet.
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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Prince Albert 30 20 8 0 2 106 85 Swift Current 30 12 13 3 2 88 85 Moose Jaw 30 11 12 3 4 77 94 Saskatoon 27 13 13 0 1 80 97 Regina 30 11 15 2 2 83 106 Brandon 30 10 16 2 2 82 122 Central Division GP W LOTLSOL Edmonton 28 19 5 2 2 Calgary 27 18 6 1 2 Red Deer 30 17 11 1 1 Lethbridge 32 14 14 1 3 Medicine Hat 31 13 16 2 0 Kootenay 26 7 17 1 1
GF GA 95 66 86 76 82 85 97 96 100 102 65 91
WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Kamloops 31 21 7 1 2 111 78 Kelowna 28 17 9 1 1 111 67 Victoria 28 15 12 0 1 83 91 Prince George 27 9 14 1 3 74 100 Vancouver 27 7 20 0 0 73 112
Pt 42 29 29 27 26 24 Pt 42 39 36 32 28 16
Pt 45 36 31 22 14
U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 27 22 4 1 0 125 56 45 Spokane 27 19 7 1 0 110 78 39 Tri-City 29 17 10 1 1 90 78 36 Seattle 28 14 13 1 0 90 104 29 Everett 31 11 18 0 2 76 113 24 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. Sunday’s results Calgary 4 Kootenay 1 Edmonton 4 Lethbridge 3 Medicine Hat 2 Brandon 1 (SO) Prince Albert 8 Regina 2 Seattle 3 Kamloops 1
Elson Hamilton Ness Bellerive Dumba Bleackley Millette Vasko Fleury Gaudet Maxwell Dieno Johnson McCoy Underwood Stockl Doetzel Fafard Thiel Pochuk Pouliot Boomgaarden Miller Bartosak Bartosak Pouliot
GP G A Pts 23 9 11 20 30 11 17 18 30 8 8 16 28 5 11 16 28 6 9 15 30 7 7 14 30 7 7 14 21 3 7 10 30 2 8 10 27 3 6 9 30 2 7 9 7 2 5 7 14 4 2 6 25 1 5 6 28 2 3 5 23 1 4 5 8 0 4 4 26 1 2 3 17 2 0 2 15 1 0 1 9 0 1 1 16 0 1 1 23 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 Goaltending MP GA SO GAA 1371 54 2 2.36 451 28 0 3.73
WHL LEADERS Through Dec. 3 SCORING G Lipon, Kam 22 Col.Smith, Kam 21 Petan, Por 16 Rattie, Por 17 Bell, Kel 18 Valk, MH 18 Leipsic, Por 16 Shinkaruk, MH 17 Bozon, Kam 16 St. Croix, Edm 14
PIM 31 17 15 19 37 12 16 10 11 27 12 2 11 31 50 13 2 35 10 0 2 26 11 6
Svs Sv% 743 .932 228 .891
A 33 34 29 25 23 23 25 22 23 23
GOALTENDERS (Minimum 750 minutes played) W L O GAA Driedger, Cal 15 5 1 2.26 Cheveldave, Kam 16 5 1 2.30 Bartosak, RD 15 8 0 2.36 Laurikainen, SC 12 14 2 2.52 Siemens, PA 19 7 2 2.52 Lanigan, Por-MH 10 7 0 2.52
Monday’s games No Games Scheduled. Tuesday’s games Spokane at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Swift Current at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Everett at Portland, 8 p.m. Moose Jaw at Prince George, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s games Red Deer at Regina, 7 p.m. Spokane at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Edmonton at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Swift Current at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Vancouver at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Red Deer Rebels Scoring
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P 55 55 45 42 41 41 41 39 39 37
SO 1 1 2 0 2 1
Mississauga, Ont., Saginaw (OHL), Detroit (2012, 3, 80); Malcolm Subban, Toronto, Belleville (OHL), Boston (2012, 1, 24). Defencemen Frank Corrado, Vaughan, Ont., Sudbury (OHL), Vancouver (2011, 5, 150); Mathew Dumba, Calgary, Red Deer (WHL), Minnesota (2012, 1, 7); x-Dougie Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara (OHL), Boston (2011, 1, 9); x-Scott Harrington, Kingston, Ont., London (OHL), Pittsburgh (2011, 2, 54); Ryan Murphy, Aurora, Ont., Kitchener (OHL), Carolina (2011, 1, 12); Xavier Ouellet, Terrebonne, Que., BlainvilleBoisbriand (QMJHL), Detroit (2011, 2, 48); Adam Pelech, Toronto, Erie (OHL), N.Y. Islanders (2012, 3, 65); Derrick Pouliot, Weyburn, Sask., Portland (WHL), Pittsburgh (2012, 1, 8); Griffin Reinhart, West Vancouver, B.C., Edmonton (WHL), N.Y. Islanders, 2012, 1, 4); Morgan Rielly, West Vancouver, B.C., Moose Jaw (WHL), Toronto (2012, 1, 5). Ryan Sproule, Mississauga, Ont., Sault Ste. Marie (OHL), Detroit (2011, 2, 55); Tyler Wotherspoon, Surrey, B.C., Portland (WHL), Calgary (2011, 2, 57). Forwards Francis Beauvillier, Sorel-Tracy, Que., Rimouski (QMJHL), Florida (2012, 6, 174); Anthony Camara, Toronto, Barrie (OHL), Boston (2011, 3, 81); Daniel Catenacci, Newmarket, Ont., Owen Sound (OHL), Buffalo (2011, 3, 77); Phillip Danault, Victoriaville, Que., Victoriaville (QMJHL), Chicago (2011, 1, 26); Jonathan Drouin, Dollard-des Ormeaux, Que., Halifax (QMJHL); Tyler Graovac, Brampton, Ont., Ottawa (OHL), Minnesota (2011, 7, 191); x-Jonathan Huberdeau, St-Jerome, Que., Saint John (QMJHL), Florida (2011, 1, 3); Charles Hudon, Boisbriand, Que., Chicoutimi (QMJHL), Montreal (2012, 5, 122); x-Boone Jenner, Dorchester, Ont., Oshawa (OHL), Columbus (2011, 2, 37); J.C. Lipon, Regina, Kamloops (WHL). Nathan MacKinnon, Cole Harbour, N.S., Halifax (QMJHL); Mark McNeill, Edmonton, Prince Albert (WHL), Chicago (2011, 1, 18); Sean Monahan, Brampton, Ont., Ottawa (OHL); Ryan NugentHopkins, Burnaby, B.C., Oklahoma City (AHL); Ty Rattie, Airdrie, Alta., Portland (WHL), St. Louis (2011, 2, 32); Brett Ritchie, Orangeville, Ont., Niagara (OHL), Dallas (2011, 2, 44); x-Mark Scheifele, Kitchener, Ont., Barrie (OHL), Winnipeg (2011, 1, 7); Hunter Shinkaruk, Calgary, Medicine Hat (WHL); Colton Sissons, North Vancouver, B.C., Kelowna (WHL), Nashville (2012, 2, 50); x-Ryan Strome, Mississauga, Ont., Niagara (OHL), N.Y. Islanders (2011, 1, 5); Tom Wilson, Toronto, Plymouth (OHL), Washington (2012, 1, 16).
Canadian world junior selection camp roster CALGARY — Squad announced Monday by Hockey Canada which will attend the world juniors selection camp to be held Dec. 11-13 in Calgary (with position, name, hometown, team, league and National Hockey League selection (x- member of 2012 bronze medallist team): Goaltenders Jordan Binnington, Richmond Hill, Ont., Owen Sound (OHL), St. Louis (2011, third round, 88th overall); Laurent Brossoit, Surrey, B.C., Edmonton (WHL), Calgary (2011, 6, 164); Jake Paterson,
Staff Head Coach: Steve Spott, Waterloo, Ont., Kitchener (OHL). Assistant Coaches: Mario Duhamel, St-Bruno, Que., Drummondville (QMJHL); Don Nachbaur, Prince George, B.C., Spokane (WHL); Andre Tourigny, Nicolet, Que., Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL). Goaltender Coach: Ron Tugnutt, Peterborough, Ont. Equipment Managers: Robin McDonald, Didsbury; Brian St-Louis, Hull, Que., Baie-Comeau (QMJHL).
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Thursday’s Game Atlanta 23, New Orleans 13 Sunday’s Games Seattle 23, Chicago 17, OT Green Bay 23, Minnesota 14 St. Louis 16, San Francisco 13, OT Kansas City 27, Carolina 21
Bowling Heritage Lanes High scores Nov. 26-Dec. 2 Monday 55+: Ray Clark 306 high single; Clark 701 high triple. Monday Mixed: Daryl Derksen 284; Derksen, 680. Tuesday Mixed: Ashley Ehret 309; Ehret 752. Wednesday 55+: Don Knowler 267; Knowler 688. Wednesday Mixed: Kerry Boon 313; Terry Ell 847. Thursday Ladies: Donna Cain 245; Judy Waisanen 592. Special Olympics Mixed: Anthony Kubasek 238; Kubasek 433. Thursday Mixed: Tony Zirk 330; Anthony Streit
Week 13 Thursday, Dec. 6 Denver at Oakland, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Washington, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 1 p.m. San Diego at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Dallas at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Miami at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. New Orleans at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 Houston at New England, 8:30 p.m.
National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 12 4 .750 — Brooklyn 11 5 .688 1 Philadelphia 10 7 .588 2 1/2 Boston 9 8 .529 3 1/2 Toronto 4 14 .222 9
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Sunday’s Games New York 106, Phoenix 99 Orlando 113, L.A. Lakers 103 Monday’s Games Portland 118, Charlotte 112, OT Detroit 89, Cleveland 79 New Orleans 102, Milwaukee 81 Denver 113, Toronto 110 L.A. Clippers 105, Utah 104 Orlando at Golden State, Late Tuesday’s Games Minnesota at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Miami at Washington, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 6 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Houston, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Memphis, 6 p.m.
Golf PGA Tour Qualifying School Monday Par—72 Purse—US$1,057,500 La Quinta, Calif Final Round x — Clinched 2013 PGA Tour card. y — Clinched 2013 Web.com Tour card. x-Dong-hwan Lee 68-72-65-64-71-67 x-Ross Fisher 69-69-65-72-67-66 x-Steve LeBrun 64-69-68-71-67-69 x-Kris Blanks 65-70-67-70-66-71 x-Billy Horschel 70-65-66-71-69-68 x-Richard H. Lee 66-67-74-64-70-68 x-Erik Compton 67-70-68-71-67-67 x-Brad Fritsch 72-67-66-71-66-68 x-Jin Park 65-70-68-69-68-70 x-Steven Bowditch 73-67-66-67-64-74 x-Fabian Gomez 70-67-69-73-66-66 x-Jeff Gove 69-69-68-67-71-67 x-Michael Letzig 71-69-67-66-71-67 x-Matt Jones 71-70-65-68-68-70 x-Robert Karlsson 66-68-65-75-68-70 x-Eric Meierdierks 70-66-67-70-67-72 x-Derek Ernst 68-68-70-67-66-74 x-Scott Langley 72-69-69-69-66-68 x-Aaron Watkins 69-67-71-68-69-69 x-Si Woo Kim 67-69-71-69-70-68 x-Tag Ridings 73-69-66-70-67-69 x-Don Constable 67-70-67-71-71-69 x-Bobby Gates 70-72-72-65-69-67 x-Henrik Norlander 67-74-68-71-68-67 x-Chez Reavie 72-66-68-67-72-70 x-Patrick Reed 70-75-68-67-68-67 y-Vince Covello 69-70-67-73-67-70 y-Oliver Fisher 69-69-69-72-68-69 y-Mathew Goggin 70-66-70-70-68-72 y-Kevin Kisner 71-75-66-65-67-72 y-Danny Lee 72-75-67-65-67-70 y-Mark Anderson 72-68-69-70-67-71 y-Alex Aragon 70-67-72-69-68-71 y-Shane Bertsch 69-70-70-72-69-67 y-Alex Cejka 72-73-68-69-69-66 y-Danny Ellis 70-69-68-70-70-70 y-Adam Hadwin 74-71-68-68-68-68 y-Edward Loar 65-69-66-71-68-78 y-Heath Slocum 70-66-67-70-72-72 y-Scott Sterling 70-69-71-72-67-68 y-Nich. Thompson 69-70-67-68-69-74 y-Camilo Villegas 70-67-66-72-73-69 y-Adam Crawford 66-68-72-71-73-68 y-Chesson Hadley 68-70-70-71-68-71 y-Meen Whee Kim 68-63-67-73-75-72
OLDS — The Olds Grizzlys and Calgary Mustangs hooked up in a multiplayer Alberta Junior Hockey League trade Saturday. The Grizzlys acquired forward Damien Kulynych, 19, and goalie Jake Tamagi, 18, in exchange for forward Mitch Owsley, netminder Talor Joseph and future considerations. Tamagi has a 5-4-1 record during this first season in the AJHL, along with a 3.76 goals-against average and .891 save percentage. Kulynych is a thirdyear AJHL veteran who this season collected 22 points in 31 games with the Mustangs and scored once and added an assist in his Grizzlys debut Sunday, a 7-2 win over the Calgary Canucks. “One of our goals was to add size and skill to our front end,” said Grizzlys head coach Brett Hopfe. “We felt that we have accomplished this by getting Kulynych. He is a big, strong forward that can put numbers on the board. “We have watched a few games where Tamagi has carried his team and given them a chance to win, like he did against us in mid-November. We are extremely pleased to have Tamagi and Kulynych in our lineup moving forward.” The Mustangs send Owsley to the Bonnyville Pontiacs later in the day. “Mitch was a big part of our playoff run last season but this will be a great opportunity for both players to show their talents in new markets,” said Hopfe. The Grizzlys host the 27-1-0 Brooks Bandits tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Red Deer Minor Baseball Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 12 3 .800 1/2 San Antonio 14 4 .778 — Houston 8 8 .500 5 Dallas 8 9 .471 5 1/2 New Orleans 5 11 .313 8
Rebecca Smith of the Red 14 Catalina records. Deer Catalina Swim Club capIn addition, Sofia Iatrou tured seven gold medals and qualified for Age Group trials, broke three provincial records Dery Wang achieved provinin the OSC Annual JP Fiset In- cial A standards, Ame Nieuvitational meet at Edmonton woudt achieved Western Naduring the weekend. tional qualifying times and Smith was one of numerous Lainie Wareham and Haley Catalina swimmers to make an Jaques managed Age Group impact in the meet. The Red national time standards. Deer squad earned 27 medals Other Catalina medal win— including 14 gold — while ners: establishing 14 new club reSilver — Josh Young (12 and cords and eight JP Fiset meet under boys 200m I.M.); Emma marks. MacDermaid (13-14 girls 800m “This weekend was really free); Madalyn Smith (13-14 exciting,” said Catalina head girls 200m breast); Kristen coach Mandi Smith. “Our kids Trepanier (13-14 girls 200m were setting their goals high butterfly); Dery Wang (13-4 and soaring past them. It was boys 50m breast); girls 13-14 cool to hear the announcer say medley relay team of Re‘Red Deer Catalina’ so many becca Smith, Madalyn Smith, times when announcing med- Trepanier and MacDermaid. alists.” Bronze — DyRebecca Smith was gold- lan MacDermaid en in the 12 and under girls (12 and under boys 200-metre backstroke and the 1,500m free, 200m 200m and 400m individual fly); Young (400m medley events, breaking Al- free); Trepanier berta records in all three. She (100m fly); Emma also mined gold in the 100m MacDermaid (100m back and the 50m, 200m and free); Breana Men400m freestyle. zel (13-14 girls 50m Also winning gold medals breast); 13-14 girls were Josh Young (12 and un- free relay team www.reddeerminorbaseball.com der boys 50m, 100m and 200m of Smith, Smith, breaststroke), Madalyn Smith T r e p a n i e r a n d (13-14 girls 50m and 100m MacDermaid. breast) and the 12 and under Monday, December 10 @ 7:15 pm boys medley and free relay team of Young, DyKinex Arena (Upstairs Mtg Rm) lan MacDermaid, Justin Everyone welcome to attend. Valentine and Bryan Schaerer. Check out our new look! Young and Rebecca Smith combined to (Rep Division) set eight meet records, your entree and along with Kristen Due January 15, 2013 From 3pm until 8pm Trepanier and the 12 and This Monday to Thursday Application forms can be found on the website. under girls medley and Red Deer - Gasoline Alley 42096K28-L4 free relay teams, broke
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OLD GRIZZLYS TRADE 725. Monday Scratch: Kevin Armstrong 394; Rollie Gervais, 1,198, four games. Youth Bowling of Canada Bumpers: Jennika Wudkevich 91. Bowlasaurus: Sam Moyls 103. Peewees: Grace Butler 116; Kedrixx Streit, 211, two games. Bantams: Denver Worsley 212; PJ Clubine 479, three games. Juniors: Cody Pratt 287; Pratt 719. Seniors: Anthony Streit 310; Nicole Philpot 818.
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RDC ATHLETICS
Strickland, Salomons named Athletes of the Week Lloyd Strickland of the basketball Kings and Laura Salomons of the hockey Queens are the Boston Pizza RDC athletes of the week. Strickland, a fourthyear King, poured in 23 points in a 90-77 win over the visiting King’s University Eagles and drained 27 points and contributed six rebounds as RDC downed the host Lakeland Rustlers 94-91 in overtime. Salomons, meanwhile, scored three goals in the Queens’ 6-1 win over NAIT and was player of the game in both halves of the home-and-home series with the Ooks. Receiving honourable mention were curler Jason Johnason, who skipped the all-rookie men’s team to a 3-3 record and third place in the Fall Regional at Grande Prairie, and Queens basketball player Dedra Janvier, who had 15
points in a loss to King’s. The basketball Queens will take on Prairie Bible Institute of Three Hills in an exhibition game Thursday at 6 p.m. in the RDC main gym. ● Two Central Alberta athletes were honoured Monday by SAIT athletics. Emma Malsbury of Penhold was selected as the SAIT female athlete of the week after scoring her first two career ACAC goals and adding a pair of assists as the Trojans women’s hockey team split a weekend series with the MacEwan University Griffins. Meanwhile, Darcee Froese of Red Deer picked up a Trojan of the Week award as a member of the men’s volleyball squad. Froese is sixth in the ACAC in kills per set (3.4) and first in service aces (0.8 per set).
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B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
Canadian junior camp roster named WORLD JUNIOR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — As long as the NHL lockout lasts, the Canadian junior men’s hockey team will be older and stronger than in previous years. Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and other 19-year-olds who would have otherwise been lost to the NHL are among the 37 players invited to selection camp Dec. 11-13 in Calgary. There was an undercurrent of uncertainty in Monday’s announcement in Calgary because of the impact a sudden end to the lockout could have on the team in the coming weeks. With no end to the labour impasse in sight, Canada can, for now at least, anticipate having one of its strongest teams at the 2013 world junior hockey championship starting Dec. 26 in Ufa, Russia. But head coach Steve Spott, whose day job is coaching the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, sounds like a man who has to be prepared for anything. “Until Dec. 26 with the uncertainty of this work stoppage, I’m trying to keep all my steno pads in order because I’ve got about 30 different rosters right now that I’m looking at,” he said. “We’re blessed, obviously, with a wealth of talent here in Canada. “Until I see those players on the 26th against Germany, there’s a lot of balls in the air. “Ultimately it will be great to get on
the ice with them next Monday.” The junior team won gold during the previous lockouts in 2005 and 1995, but those tournaments were on this continent in Grand Forks, N.D., and Red Deer, respectively. Twenty-three players will be chosen Dec. 13 to play for Canada in Ufa. The 2005 gold was the first of five straight for Canada in the tournament, but it’s been two silver and a bronze over the last three years for the Canadians. The world junior tournament was held on the smaller North American ice surface the last four years, but now returns to the larger European style of arena. So a premium was placed on skating ability when issuing invitations to camp, according to Hockey Canada head scout Kevin Prendergast. “If they’re not an excellent skater, they bring an intangible we think can help us,” he said. A new wrinkle for this team is retaining a third goaltender as insurance. A country can add a goaltender during the tournament if one of the two are injured, but the International Ice Hockey Federation doesn’t allow for replacements at forward or defence. Because it would take two days to get a goalie from Canada to central Russia, a third goalie will be asked to stay with the team on the slim chance he might play in the tournament. That will be a tough sell to both the goaltender and his junior club team trying to win games back in Canada. “That’s going to be a challenge for
Winter meetings see some excitement MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE — The Boston Red Sox began to play catch-up by getting All-Star catcher Mike Napoli, Tampa Bay took a chance on James Loney and the New York Yankees prepared for more time minus Alex Rodriguez during a brisk Monday at baseball’s winter meetings. Soon after the Hall of Fame welcomed three new members from long ago, teams got busy. The World Series champion San Francisco Giants kept centre fielder Angel Pagan, while the Texas Rangers brought back catcher Geovany Soto and made a deal for injured closer Joakim Soria. Top free agent Josh Hamilton remained in play after hitting 43 home runs with 128 RBIs for the Rangers last season. “I saw Josh on the flight here Sunday by accident. Coincidence, I guess, is a better word than accident,” Texas general manager Jon Daniels said. “Chatted with him a little bit in the airport. I know he’s here probably to meet with some other teams.” Quite a contrast to last year’s session, when the Miami Marlins often appeared to be the only player with their high-priced splashes. This time, inside the vast Opryland Hotel complex that houses a studio for famed country music station WSM, several teams had a grand ole time. Coming off a last-place finish, Boston tried to resolve its catching situ-
BRIEFS Hermary leads Wranglers to win over Bears Trent Hermary scored the eventual winner as the Blackfalds Wranglers edged the visiting Banff Academy Bears 5-4 in a Heritage Junior B Hockey League contest Sunday. Jared Williams, Brady Thudium, Taylor Mulder and Jared Guilbault also tallied for the Wranglers, while Thomas Isaman stopped 25 shots for the win. Banff goaltender Mykhailo Rudenko made 27 saves. Blackfalds, which hosts the Airdrie Thunder tonight at 7:30 p.m., was assessed four of six minor penalties. Elsewhere tonight, the Red Deer Vipers are in Stettler to face the Lightning at 8:15 p.m.
Soehn brothers golden at Pan Am championships Red Deer’s Kyle Soehn led the charge as Alberta athletes won four of six event titles and 12 medals in the 2012 Pan AM trampoline and tumbling championship
on Sunday in Queretaro, Mex. Kyle Soehn won gold in the individual trampoline and —with younger brother Keegan — in the synchro event. “I knew coming to this meet there was a good chance to place in the top three and even win the individual event,” said Kyle Soehn. “I was particular-
ly pleased with being able to keep up a good rhythm in the final so that I could maintain my height and form throughout the entire routine.” In the team event, Keegan Soehn, Ryan Sheehan of Edmonton and Denis Vachon of Burlington, Ont., coasted to victory ahead of Brazil and Argentina.
playing with the WHL’s Everett Silvertips. This selection camp roster includes players born in 1993 or later. The players arrive Monday. They’ll play an intra-squad game Dec. 11, followed by games against university players Dec. 12-13. The team departs for pre-competition camp in Finland on Dec. 15. From the 21 forwards, dozen defencemen and four goaltenders invited, Spott will choose 13 forwards, seven defencemen and three goalies. While the world junior championship is considered a showcase of a country’s 19-year-old talent, 17-yearold Halifax Mooseheads forwards Nathan McKinnon and Jonathan Drouin are among the forwards invited to Canada’s camp. “(McKinnon) is probably the fastest player we have coming to this camp, speed-wise,” Prendergast said. “Drouin has high, high-end hockey sense. He’s exceptional with the puck.” A crucial position with no incumbent is at goaltender. Malcolm Subban of the Belleville Bulls, Jake Paterson of the Saginaw Spirit, Laurent Brossoit of the Edmonton Oil Kings and Jordan Binnington of the Owen Sound Attack were invited to selection camp. The players released from camp in 2011 and back for another try include defencemen Mathew Dumba of the Red Deer Rebels and Ryan Murphy of the Kitchener Rangers, as well as forwards Philip Danault of the Victoriaville Tigres, Ty Rattie of the Portland Winter Hawks and Mark McNeill of the Prince Albert Raiders.
Evanecz finishes tied for 139th LA QUINTA, Calif. — It wasn’t the finish Red Deer golfer Mitch Evanecz was hoping for as the six-round final stage of the PGA Q-school concluded Monday. Evanecz, hoping to finish among the top 25 and ties and earn his PGA card for 2013 or among the next 50 and ties and get full playing privileges on the Web. com Tour, shot a 1-under 71 and wrapped up the marathon event with a even-par total of 432. Evanecz fashioned earlier rounds of 74-6973-70-75 and finished tied for 139th in the 172-player field. He will have part-time playing status on the Web.com Tour in 2013. Meanwhile, two years after playing for Eu-
Q SCHOOL rope on a winning Ryder Cup team, Ross Fisher of England endured six stressful days to earn a PGA card. In the final Q-school where players could go straight to the PGA Tour, Fisher easily finished among the top 25 Monday to get his card. D.H. Lee of South Korea birdied his last three holes for a 67 to win Qschool, giving him the highest priority ranking for next year and a $50,000 check. Ottawa’s Brad Fritsch was the lone Canadian to finish among the top-25. He had already earned his card by virtue of his position on the Web.com
Tour’s money list, but improved his standing with a seventh-place finish at Q-school. Fritsch flirted with the lead on Monday and closed with a 4-under 68. That was the same score posted by Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., who fell two shots shy of a PGA Tour card. He tied for 32nd and will play in golf’s minor leagues again next year. Roger Sloan (68) of Merritt, B.C., tied for 73rd, and Calgary’s Ryan Yip (72) and Matt Hill (74) of Bright’s Grove, Ont, finished in a tie for 118th. — With files from The Canadian Press.
All-Canadian rushing tandem featured in CFL all-star picks BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The 2012 CFL all-star team features an all-Canadian one-two punch at running back. Jon Cornish of the Calgary Stampeders and Andrew Harris of the B.C. Lions have been voted on to the team, which is selected by votes from fans, journalists and CFL head coaches. Cornish, from New Westminster, B.C., had a breakout season in 2012, winning the league’s outstanding Canadian award and finishing runner-up behind Toronto receiver Chad Owens as outstanding player. He ran for 1,457 yards, breaking the 56-year-old record for rushing yards by a Canadian set by Normie Kwong. Harris, from Winnipeg, ran for 1,112 yards. It was the first time since 1956 that two Canadian running backs broke the 1,000-yard plateau. Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo was named to his fifth all-star team after another strong season. He
broke the 5,000-yard passing plateau for the second straight year and threw 31 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions. “This year he played with an injured sholder from Week 3, we never had our full receiving corps all year, we were down to our third-string running back, we had injuries on the ofensive line and he still put up 5,000 passing yards. To put up those numbers, he’s very deserving,” Alouettes GM Jim Popp said. Owens joined fellow receivers Weston Dressler of Saskatchewan, Nik Lewis of Calgary and Fred Stamps of Edmonton. Montreal guard Scott Flory earned his eighth all-star selection, while teammate Josh Bourke, earlier named the league’s top lineman, earned his second selection. Edmonton linebacker J.C. Sherritt, the league’s top defensive player, and Hamilton returner Chris Williams, the top special-teams player, were also named all-stars.
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us, to find that third person who is going to be willing to accept that,” Spott said. “If there’s one thing the Canadian Hockey League has been proud of and supportive of, it’s our world junior team, but ultimately this is a unique situation because of the travel challenges. “We’ll have to make sure whoever that third goaltender is — not only do we need his blessing and know he’ll be able to handle it, but the support of his ownership and management of his junior team. These are all starters for their club teams.” Where the Canadian team will benefit the most from the lockout is at centre. Joining Nugent-Hopkins through the middle are second-year players Jonathan Huberdeau, Mark Scheifele and Ryan Strome. All are top-10 NHL draft picks and likely would have played in that league this season. Huberdeau, Scheifele, Strome, winger Boone Jenner and defencemen Dougie Hamilton and Scott Harrington are the returning players from the team that won bronze at the 2012 world junior hockey championships in Calgary and Edmonton. “People don’t understand the amount of pressure that goes with wearing that sweater and having gone through that process once, it’s only going to make everyone else better,” Spott said. A seventh returning player — defenceman Ryan Murray — recently suffered a season-ending shoulder injury
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‘Magic wand’ mystery wavers POINSETTIA VOUCHERS There’s a chance to get a poinsettia plant and have it specially decorated, too. The Hub on Ross Street, at 4936 Ross St., in Red Deer is offering its Christmas Poinsettia Vouchers sale this Friday and Friday, Dec. 14. The first option is a regular six-inch pot for $20. Plant colours are red, white, pink, apricot, purple, blue, speckled and marble. The second option is a 10-inch pot size. Plants can be multi-coloured or all red, for $50. With both sizes, you can have glitter sprayed on and a bow added, and a decorative pot cover for no additional cost. It runs both days from noon to 3 p.m. As well, people can buy Cowboy Cookies in a Jar for $12 and Brownies in a Jar for $12 during the Hub On Ross Christmas Market that runs Dec. 7 and 14 from noon to 3 p.m.
COMMENT ABOUT OUTDOOR RINK, SUBSEQUENT ADVERTISEMENT HAVE PEOPLE WONDERING BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A magic wand lost near City Hall had nothing to do with any Harry Potter movie. Rather, the “lost” ad placed in Friday’s Red Deer Advocate likely had something to do with Mayor Morris Flewwelling’s comments about what he could do about reopening an outdoor rink. The ad read: “Lost — Magic Wand. If found, please return to council chambers.” Woodlea resident Bev Blades made a passionate plea to council to have the city reopen the Woodlea/Waskasoo outdoor snowbank rink after it was shut down in 2011. She mentioned how she had talked to
Flewwelling on the phone on why the rink should stay open. So she was shocked to find out council later decided, on Aug. 20, not to reinstate the rink and three others for this winter season. A fifth rink, in Fairview, was approved to reopen. Blades couldn’t believe she wasn’t informed that the matter was up for discussion back then. So she got in touch with the mayor again and said, “I thought you were in my corner.” Blades, speaking in front of council later, said the mayor then told her: “Mrs. Blades, did you think that I could wave my magic wand and your rink would reappear?” “And I guess I did,” said Blades in front of council. Blades would later say that she thought
“the mayor and the magic wand story was over.” However, she sent an email to the city on Nov. 7, saying she wanted to talk about the rink at the next council meeting. Her appeal was enough to get the attention of council, which voted in favour of reopening the rink. No word, though, if she was the mysterious author of the ad. Blades couldn’t be reached for comment. Legislative and Governance Services Department manager Elaine Vincent said she’s not sure who placed the ad, but she figured the ad had something to do with the outdoor rink reconsideration. “We thought it was funny, but I’m not sure what the intent was,” said Vincent. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com
MUSIC EVENT TO RAISE FOOD, CASH Alberta singers, songwriters and musicians will play an evening of Christmas and festive music on Friday. Tom Coxworth (CKUA radio), Back Porch Swing, Donna Durand, The June Bugs, Carolyn Harley and the Davidsons, Ruth Henderson, Bob Jahrig and others will raise money and food for Loaves and Fishes and the Red Deer Food Bank. The fourth annual Acoustic Christmas Benefit Concert for Art on the Streets and the food bank are hosting the event, at the Hub on Ross Street, at 4936 Ross St., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person or $20 per family. Tickets are on hand at the Hub. For more information, call 780-4869. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert will start at 7.
CHRISTMAS BAKE, CRAFT SALE The Knox annual Christmas lunch and bake and craft sale will soon be here. The event will run at Knox Presbyterian Church at 4718 Ross St. in Red Deer on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Admission includes a light lunch for $5. Preschoolers get in free. There will be a good selection of fresh baked goods, frozen savoury pies and Christmas treats to purchase. Everyone is welcome.
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Dwayne Thebeau of Western Painting in Red Deer paints a section of new railing on the west end of the Centrium. The $5.5-million project will see the addition of 1,000 general seats and 250 suite seats added to the west end of the building. Thirteen suites and one club suite, which seats 40, is part of the expansion. All of the general seating seats have been installed while the suite boxes are not completed.
Hurricane hampers Centrium project SEATS FOR EXPANSION WERE STUCK IN NEW YORK BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Although Hurricane Sandy clobbered northeastern shores thousands of kilometres away, it still managed to hamper renovations at Red Deer’s Centrium. John Harms, chief executive officer and general manager for Westerner Park, said on Monday that the additional 1,000 seats were to be in place sooner in November. But Mother Nature thwarted those plans. The seats were installed the beginning of last week. “The seats got stuck on a boat in New York harbour, the day before Hurricane
Sandy hit,” said Harms, about the storm that landed in New York City early on Oct. 29. “That took about 10 days to two weeks to get them unloaded, and as soon as they arrived, they were here to be installed.” The 1,000 seats will make the complex into a 7,000-seat arena. This is part of a large expansion project that has seen costs rising. It is now pegged at $5.5 million instead of the original $4.5 million. The upgrade also includes 13 more luxury suites and a 40-seat club suite. Those suites were expected to be done by Dec. 21. The original timeline was mid-December. Harms said that suite owners should be
in their new digs for the Dec. 28 Red Deer Rebels hockey game. “They’ve been extremely understanding,” said Harms. “We offered them other tickets in the arena for the time they’ve been inconvenienced.” The project has had other delays since construction began in mid-April. A new kitchen has also been installed on the lower level, an elevator shaft was installed in the lobby, and the new washrooms in the Parkland Pavilion are done. A grand opening is planned for January. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com
RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Recycler given more time to comply with county Busing decision postponed BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A plastics recycling business has been given more time to remove buildings and machinery placed on a Lacombe County industrial lot without approval. SLC Canada for Waste Processing Inc. got into hot water with the county after it emerged that it had begun developing its site in the Aspelund Industrial Park, west of Blackfalds, without necessary approvals. The company was told to remove a mobile home by Sept. 14. But the home stayed, and then later a shop and office were added to the site, prompting the county’s stop order. A bid to have the order overturned went to the subdivision and development appeal board last week. That bid was unsuccessful but SLC Canada was given until the beginning of February to remove the buildings and some machinery on the site. Meanwhile, the company has a second appeal in the works. This
was launched after the county’s municipal planning commission rejected the recycling company’s application to set up a plant because a structure already in place didn’t meet county standards. Instead of a building with solid walls, a tarp-covered structure was erected on the industrial site. County planner and development officer Anita O’Driscoll said building standards are high in the industrial park and all must follow the rules. “We’ve got businesses in there that have spent millions and millions of dollars on their buildings and their landscaping. It’s unfair to apply one set of regulations to one person and another set to another.” Other businesses complained to the county about the recycling company’s structures. The second appeal will be heard on Dec. 18. To give SLC an opportunity to meet county development rules, a six-month waiting period before reapplying for a development permit has been waived.
A decision on changing busing for Red Deer Public School District kindergarten and elementary students has been postponed until the Dec. 12 board meeting. The Red Deer Public board of trustees is looking at changing busing because it’s trying to reduce the district’s deficit, now pegged at $1.2 million. Administration is suggesting double routing of buses, where a bus would be used to take students to one school that would open earlier and then use the same bus to take students to another school in the same area that opens later. “There are some budget pressures the board is facing,” said district superintendent Piet Langstraat on Monday. One of the pressures involves salaries. The board recently negotiated a contract with its Canadian Union of Public Employees staff, essentially the caretakers and maintenance workers. It’s now in discussions with
the Alberta Teachers’ Association, which is the largest contract involving salaries. “We’re also facing a $1.8-million reduction in revenues,” said Langstraat. “Alberta Education provides funding for inclusive education and through a new formula that may be reduced by $1.8 million.” Last week, the board also gave initial approval to a new medical treatment of students policy. Langstraat said this was more of a housekeeping matter. There was already a policy concerning medical treatment of students, plus another on anaphylaxis. Rather than developing yet another policy, Langstraat suggested an overarching policy. As part of this new policy, procedures will be developed for the care of students with diabetes. “I just want to define it more clearly for our staff,” said Langstraat.
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Fred Scaife, the Red Deer Food Bank’s executive director, loads turkeys with help from Tara Devereaux at the south Sobey’s store Monday. Devereaux’s father Dale, a city realtor, with help from his clients and friends, has been donating to the food bank for 15 years, providing the fixings for turkey dinners for deserving families. This year’s donation of 275 turkeys and all the trimmings brings to more than 13,000 the number of families helped over that time.
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BRIEFS A new trial date has been set for a Red Deer man arrested on a variety of weapons offences. Ricky Severin, 31, was to have been tried in Red Deer provincial court on Oct. 12 on charges laid early in January, when Red Deer City RCMP allege he was found packing a loaded pistol with its serial numbers ground off. However, defence counsel Jake Chadi of Edmonton said at the outset of the trial that he was not prepared to proceed because he had recently received new information from the Crown prosecutor’s office in relation to the charges against his client. Chadi asked that Severin be allowed to change his election to Court of Queen’s Bench by judge alone. A new trial was ordered on nearly a dozen charges, including unsafe transport of a firearm, unauthorized transport of a firearm, possession of a firearm with the serial number removed and obstruction of a police officer. Severin’s new trial is scheduled for Sept. 5 and 6, 2013.
Candlelight vigil planned for victims of violence In remembrance of the 14 women killed at Ecole Polytechnique, and of all victims of domestic violence, there will be a candlelight vigil on Thursday. On Dec. 6 1989, Marc Lepine killed the students at the Montreal school and on Thursday at 7 p.m., people are invited to the event at Red Deer City Hall, at 4914 48th Ave., sponsored by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers local 818 Women’s committee and the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter. After the vigil, there will be coffee and snacks at Gatez United Church, at 4758 50th St., at 8 p.m. The speaker for the event will be a victim of domestic violence.
Car dealer accused of bilking people out of funds to enter plea An Innisfail car dealer accused of bilking four people of funds totalling about $1 million is to enter a plea in Red Deer provincial court on Dec. 18. Allister Loughlin, 48, faces four counts of theft over $5,000. Innisfail RCMP laid the charges late in November while investigating complaints of an investment scheme. Loughlin made his first court appearance on Nov. 30 but did not enter a plea.
Accused in killing faces wait until November 2013 for trial Efforts to find an earlier trial date for a Consort man accused of killing his brother have failed. John Wayne Mock, 34, remains in custody on a charge of second-degree murder laid by Coronation RCMP, who found the body of his 33-year-old brother, Timothy James Mock, in a rural home near Consort on Feb. 22. Represented by Calgary lawyer Darren Mahoney, Mock pleaded not guilty by reason of being not criminally responsible in relation to his brother’s death. He has elected to be tried in Court of Queen’s Bench by judge and jury. The trial was scheduled early last month for Nov. 6 to 8, 2013. However, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Earl Wilson on Nov. 5 urged the Crown and defence to do whatever they could to find an earlier date, given that the accused man will have been in custody for 20 months awaiting trial. “He’s presumed to be innocent, for God’s sake,” Wilson said in his instructions to the Crown and defence. Crown prosecutor Anders Quist advised Justice Kirk Sisson in Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday that an earlier date could not b found, therefore the Crown and defence are prepared to proceed to trial in November as scheduled.
charged with three counts of attempted murder and two arson-related offences by police investigating a fire just before Christmas in 2010. Represented by defence counsel Brian Beresh from Edmonton, the accused woman was supposed to have been arraigned in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday. However, the Crown is still awaiting results of a psychiatric assessment, said Crown prosecutor Anders Quist. Those results are needed before the Crown can determine how to proceed with the charges, said Quist. The arraignment has therefore been adjourned to Jan. 7. Arraignment is the formal process through which charges are read and the date and nature of a trial are finalized.
Innisfail railway upgrading creates challenge for drivers The Town of Innisfail got an unwelcome surprise when Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. upgraded its railway tracks in town. Since a larger type of tracks was added, a 10-cm hump was created at the crossing at 50th Street where two sets of tracks run parallel. “The two tracks are too close together so then it causes a bit of a challenge when you try to cross it,” said town chief administrative officer Helen Dietz. The situation drew a number of complaints from local drivers at first, although people seem to be getting more used to it now. To ensure safety, the town reduced the posted speed limit to 20 km/h at the crossing. CP has promised to smooth out the crossing, but not until the spring. “With the winter, they say it’s a little bit difficult to come out here and do some of that (work),” said Dietz. Town councillors would rather not wait that long. At a council meeting last month, they voted to send a letter to CP asking the company to do something sooner because councillors believe the crossing is unsafe. A CP spokesman could not be reached for comment on Monday.
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its launch. Through the locator, people can enter in their postal code and search for the nearest facility or service that would best serve their needs. “This new tool is another way AHS is simplifying the health system for Albertans,” said Debbie Goulard, Rockyview General Hospital executive director. “There are more than 400 AHS facilities across the province and information for over 16,000 programs, services and facilities available on the AHS website.” Directions to whatever facility would be most appropriate are provided using Google Maps functionality. “Through our AHS website, or through our popular mobile app, Albertans can see quickly and easily where they can get appropriate care close to where they are, and our tool will even guide them to where they need to go,” said Goulard. “In this way, we’re literally helping Albertans to navigate the health system.”
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A local special needs centre and the City of Red Deer were honoured Monday for making life better Albertans with disabilities. The awards from the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities were made at The Hub to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a 20-year-old United Nations celebration of persons with disabilities and those who support them. The non-profit Aspire Special Need Resource Centre received the Award of Excellence in Education for its Early Access to Supportive Education School, a preschool for children ages two to six with severe disabilities. The City of Red Deer received the Award of Excellence in Community for making the city more accessible for people with disabilities through initiatives such as public consultation, better transit and reduced facility costs. Kim Skibsted was named a Marlin Styner Achievement Award winner for her work with Visionaries, a vision loss support group. Also honoured were community recognition recipients Heritage Lanes, Z99/CKGY and True-Line Homes. Employment recognition recipients included AG Foods, Home Depot and Sobey’s. The day ended with Grade 8 students at Normandeau School experiencing life with disabilities. They played wheelchair basketball, learned about blindness and vision loss and learned to cope without proper muscle skills.
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Manufacturing shows biggest dip in 2 yrs A monthly gauge of Canadian purchasing managers slipped in November, indicating the manufacturing sector’s weakest rate of growth in two years of data collection. The RBC-sponsored index, compiled in association with Markit and the Purchasing Management Association of Canada, dropped to 50.4 from 51.4. As with other purchasing manager indexes compiled in other countries, a reading below 50 signals contraction while a higher number indicates growth. The RBC PMI data showed a month-over-month decline in production output combined with a halt in growth in new orders. Markit compiles PMI surveys for 32 countries and for key regions such as the eurozone, as well as the one published by Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) in co-operation with the PMAC industry group.
Auto sales on the road to beat 2011 Canadian auto sales are on the road to besting their 2011 performance, with sales for the first 11 months of the year up 6.5 per cent to nearly 1.6 million vehicles, according to an industry watcher. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said Monday year-to-date vehicle sales in Canada rose to 1.57 million with one month left in the year. Sales have only broken the 1.7 million mark in one year, 2002, when about 25,000 of those vehicles were sold to Americans buying because of favourable exchange rates. November car sales rose 7.6 per cent, while truck sales were up just one per cent. Ford Canada is on the road to taking the title of Canada’s bestselling automaker of 2012, after reporting strong November sales that put it in first place for another month. — The Canadian Press
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Lacombe Ford vice-president of sales Lyndon Taylor has one of the few fully electric cars on the market in his showroom.
Lacombe Ford plugs in to electric car market DEALERSHIP EARNS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CERTIFICATION BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Lacombe Ford has gotten the jump on most of its counterparts when it comes to electric vehicles. The dealership recently earned electric vehicle certification, enabling it to sell and service the new Ford Focus Electric. An Advocate web search on Monday revealed only three EVcertified Ford dealerships in the province, with the other two in Calgary. “I know we were definitely one of the first to sign up for the initiative when it was first released,”
said Lyndon Taylor, vice-president of sales at Lacombe Ford. “There may be some other dealers working towards it.” Ford’s first all-electric car, the Focus Electric is a five-passenger vehicle. It’s rated at 110 MPG (1.7 litres/100 km) in the city, and has a range of about 160 km (100 miles) on a charge. Under normal driving conditions, the cost of operating the car would be about $259 a year, said Taylor. Lacombe Ford will have two charging stations: one in its service centre and the other outside where customers can access it. Charging time there is about four
hours, said Taylor, with the time required at a residential outlet closer to 12 hours. “Ford provided us with extensive product knowledge and training and we have assigned champions in each department to monitor this and ensure success,” said Taylor. “With charging stations popping up all over Western Canada we feel this technology is here to stay and are excited to see more vehicles from Ford in the near future with this capability.” Taylor said Lacombe Ford has a Focus Electric in stock. “We’ve definitely had some interest in it.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
Residential resale market cools BY ADVOCATE STAFF
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Central Alberta’s residential resale market cooled in November, with 126 Multiple Listing Service sales in Red Deer and 149 in the surrounding region. The number for Red Deer was down 11 per cent from the 142 sales in October, but unchanged from the figure a year earlier. In the case of the area outside the city, November’s sales were 24 per cent lower than the October number of 196, and down 14 per cent from the November 2011 tally of 174. With one month remaining in 2012, accumulated MLS home sales in Red Deer are at 1,624, a 10 per cent improvement over the
1,477 deals recorded to the same point last year. Elsewhere in Central Alberta, year-to-date sales have hit 2,374, a 15 per cent jump from the 2,068 sales from January to November 2011. The average selling price of a home in Red Deer last month was $313,558, down from $323,937 in October but an improvement from the November 2011 average of $291,042. Outside the city, the average price in November was $251,562, down slightly from $252,577 in October but up from $233,885 a year ago.
Because average prices include homes of all types and sizes, they may not provide a good indication of general market trends. The Central Alberta Realtors Association processed 124 new residential listings in November, down from 208 in October and 152 in November 2011. In the surrounding region, new home listings last month totalled 196, down from 308 in October and 335 in November 2011. So far this year, there have been 2,519 new residential listings in Red Deer and 4,97 elsewhere in Central Alberta. Those figures compare with 2,716 in the city and 5,324 outside during the same period in 2011.
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Workers erect a new ATO Electric substation east of Hwy 21 at Township Road 370 south of Delburne. The project is part of a broader system upgrade involving the construction of six substations and improvements to 15 existing substations. The existing Delburne substation will be decommissioned and 190 km of transmission line removed. Work is expected to wrap up this spring.
OTTAWA — Canada’s finance minister is taking credit for the recent cooling in the hot housing market, saying a slowdown now is better than a crash later. Jim Flaherty was reacting to the sudden loss of momentum in the Canadian economy and the role housing, with the sector contracting 3.5 per cent annualized in the third quarter, is playing. The government moved for the fourth time in as many years to tighten mortgage availability in July, resulting in a sharp reduction in housing activity, resales and even lower prices in some markets. “The housing market has softened somewhat in part because of steps that I’ve taken and I’m happy about that,” he said. “Less demand, lower prices, modestly, in the housing market are much better for Canadians than a boom followed by a bust. “So I’m all for a soft landing.” Flaherty and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney have been warning Canadians for more that two years they were taking on too much debt, particularly in real estate. But with the economic growth at low ebb, Carney was unable to slow down the market with interest rate hikes without impacting the economy as a whole. That left the policy brake in the hands of Ottawa, and in late spring Flaherty announced government insured mortgages would have their amortization periods cut to 25 years from 30. The impact was to raise the cost of monthly payments on a typical $350,000 mortgage with three per cent interest by $184. The move also reduces the amount a homeowner pays in interest over the life of a mortgage. CIBC economists Benjamin Tal said Flaherty’s latest move, which went into effect in July, was the only one of the four that was done at a time the housing market was already showing signs of cooling. That speeded up the decline, Tal said, adding he does not believe the correction is over. He expects house prices will drop about 10 per cent on average over the next year. “(The correction) is not insignificant, but it’s not going to push us into a U.S.-style crash,” he added. Flaherty said he is also pleased that Canadians appear to have heeded the message about getting their finances on a more sound basis. Canadian households now hold about 162 per cent more debt than their disposable annual income, a record level. But the growth in credit has been slowing in recent months. “When it comes to consumer debt, I am encouraged by the reaction of Canadians. More Canadians are paying down their mortgages, more Canadians are paying their credit cards on time. “This is very desirable,” he said.
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 99.40 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 77.08 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.21 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.39 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.61 Cdn. National Railway . . 88.77 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 91.35 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 6.21 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 67.90 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.89 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.25 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 29.30 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39.85 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.60 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.95 General Motors Co. . . . . 25.51 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.67 Research in Motion. . . . . 11.55 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 38.50 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 37.52 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 34.81 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.74 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 45.76 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 65.25 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.65 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 33.50 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 11.01 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.32 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.63 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 45.72 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.34 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 19.41 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 33.59 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.03 First Quantum Minerals . 20.29 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 37.29 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.64 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 68.15 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 9.81 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 38.44 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 33.50
Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 24.72 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 31.92 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 42.72 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.49 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 42.80 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 28.19 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.25 Canyon Services Group. . 9.96 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.28 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.700 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 21.62 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.95 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 87.61 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 33.08 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 28.00 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 42.83 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.40 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.66 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.08 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.93 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.59 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.42 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 32.32 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.11 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.37 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.80 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 50.70
MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed lower Monday with traders unimpressed by a counteroffer by U.S. Republicans to save the U.S. economy from going over the “fiscal cliff.” The S&P/TSX composite index lost 69.62 points to 12,169.74 and the TSX Venture Exchange fell 12.9 points to 1,208. The Canadian dollar was down 0.13 of a cent to 100.51 cents US. U.S. indexes also closed in the red as the end-of-year deadline approaches for averting the “fiscal cliff,” a combination of tax increases and across-the-board spending cuts set to automatically take place at the first of the year if there’s no compromise agreement. The shock of seeing the drastic fiscal measures go into effect in January would cut economic growth and likely push the U.S. back into recession. The Dow Jones industrials closed down 59.98 points to 12,965.6 as a Republican proposal indicated both sides are very far apart. It involves increasing the eligibility age for Medicare and to lower cost-of-living hikes in Social Security benefits. The move is a response to Obama’s offer last week to hike taxes by US$1.6 trillion over the coming decade but to exempt Medicare and Social Security from cuts to beneficiaries. The GOP plan also proposes to raise $800 billion in higher tax revenue over the decade but would keep the Bush-era tax cuts, including those for wealthier earners being targeted for a rise by Obama, in place for now. The Nasdaq composite index declined 8.04 points to 3,002.2 and the S&P 500 index was down 6.72 points to 1,409.46. Markets had started the session in a more positive mood after the HSBC’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for the world’s second-biggest economy rose to 50.5 in November from October’s 49.5. Any reading above 50 indicates activity is expanding. It was the first time in 13 months that China’s manufacturing sector emerged from contraction. Growth in China is particularly welcome since so many other countries are faltering to one degree or another. China is just starting to revive after the government took steps to slow the economy in order to reduce high inflation. But signs emerged that uncertainty over whether the U.S. can avoid a major fiscal crisis could be already affecting the U.S. economy as the Institute for Supply Management index for November came in at 49.5. That was the lowest level since July 2009 and down from 51.7 in October. The gold sector led decliners, down about two per cent while bullion gained $8.40 to US$1,721.10 an ounce. Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) faded $1.42 to C$37.29 while Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) declined 90 cents to $33.59. The industrials sector was off almost one per cent as Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP) set aside plans to build a 420-kilometre extension to serve coal mines in the Powder River Basin, which underlies parts of Montana and Wyoming. CP will take a $180-million non-cash charge on its books as a result of a decision to defer the plan indefinitely because of a deterioration in the market for thermal coal, which is primarily burned to produce power. Its shares were down $1.35 to $91.35. Elsewhere in the sector, Canadian National Railways (TSX:CNR) moved down 57 cents to $88.77. The base metals sector was off 0.5 per cent while copper prices found limited lift from the Chinese
data with the March contract ahead a penny at US$3.66 a pound. China is the world’s biggest consumer of the metal, which is viewed as a proxy for the global economy as it is used in so many applications. Thompson Creek Metals (TSX:TCM) shed six cents to C$2.88 while Taseko Mines (TSX:TCO) inched up three cents to $2.81. The financials group shed 0.33 per cent as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) gave back 38 cents to $59.29 a day before the bank releases its latest earnings. Techs were weak with Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS) 11 cents lower to $7.24. Research in Motion Ltd. (TSX:RIM) was down four cents to $11.55 as its stock was downgraded to sell from hold at Canaccord. The firm cited RIM’s recent share strength and doubts that the new BB10 lineup, which is being launched at the end of January, can turn around its longterm business trends. The energy sector was down 0.33 per cent while the January crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange up 18 cents to US$89.09 a barrel. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) slipped 40 cents to $28.19. Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) added 12 cents to C$28 as it said it has set a 2013 capital budget of $4.8 billion, a modest increase from the $4.7 billion it expects to spend this year. The energy company also aims to substantially increase production in the coming years. The consumer staples sector was one of two advancers, up 0.87 per cent as dairy and grocery products company Saputo(TSX:SAP) made a major acquisition. The Montrealbased company is paying $1.45 billion to buy Morningstar Foods, a 2,000-employee company that makes dairy and non-dairy products for the U.S. market. Saputo has said it plans to expand in the United States but has downplayed speculation it might acquire Hostess, the bankrupt company that makes Twinkies snack cakes. Saputo shares gained $1.37 or 2.98 per cent to $47.41.
Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 59.29 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 55.61 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.04 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 29.00 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 23.31 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 39.99 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 63.95 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 12.74 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 77.85 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 58.74 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 27.28 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.93
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close of Monday:. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,169.74 down 69.62 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,208 down 12.90 points TSX 60 — 698.14 down 4.44 points Dow — 12,965.60 down 59.98 points S&P 500 — 1,409.46 down 6.72 points Nasdaq — 3,002.20 down 8.04 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 100.51 cents US, down 0.13 of a cent Pound — C$1.6006, up 0.86 of a cent Euro — C$1.2986, up 0.64 of a cent Euro — US$1.3053, up 0.48 of a cent Oil futures: US$89.09 per barrel, up 18 cents (Jan. ’13 contract) Gold futures: US$1,721.10 per oz., up $8.40 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $34.835 oz., up 4.4 cents $1,119.95 kg, up $1.42 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Monday at 1,208, down 12.90 points. The volume was at 4:20 p.m. ET is 138.69 million shares.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Husky Energy Inc. said Monday its 2013 capital spending will be $100 million higher than this year as it targets a more aggressive production growth rate in the coming years. The Calgary-based energy company (TSX:HSE), which is majority-owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, is planning capital expenditures of $4.8 billion next year, up from $4.7 billion this year. The bulk of that will be spent on the upstream, or production, part of Husky’s business, with $1.2 billion going to its Western Canada operations, $900 million to heavy oil, $500 million to the Sunrise oilsands project, $600 million to offshore Atlantic Canada and $800 million to Southeast Asia. The remainder of next year’s budget will be for the downstream, or refining and marketing, segment as well as corporate spending. This year, Husky is on track to meet its goal of growing production by three to five per cent with estimated annual output of 301,000 barrels per day across its business. Husky is now targeting a new compound annual growth rate of five to eight per cent between 2012 and 2017. Production next year is expected to be between 310,000 and 330,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
OTTAWA — Canada’s food industry would do fine — better in fact — if supply management and other government supports were eliminated, a new report from the Conference Board argues. While it’s not the first time the Ottawa-based think-tank has called for market liberalization of Canada’s protected agricultural sector, the report calls on producers to look to the demand explosion in emerging markets for growth, and not simply protecting their domestic turf. It notes the major source of growth in the word’s food demand is in countries that are already net food importers. “The Canadian food industry’s prospects are better than ever: the sky is the limit,” the report issued Monday states. “We know, for instance, that most of the two billion additional people that the world will add between now and 2050 will be in developing countries. “These countries are getting richer,
increasing their average calorie consumption, and relying more on meat and less on starches for their dietary needs.” The report comes as Canada is being asked by trading partners to dismantle supply management systems that protect domestic producers of eggs, milk and poultry. Eliminating or reforming the system is a key demand of the European Union in free trade talks with Canada. The think-tank says Canada is wellpositioned to take advantage of the expected explosion in demand, but it faces a strategic cross-roads. The status-quo is sustainable, it says. But the industry could do better by deregulating and competing for the growing global market. Canadian cheese maker Saputo Inc. chief executive Lino Saputo Jr. said he had not read the report, but added the company would do fine even if the supply management system is dismantled. On Monday, Saputo announced it is seeking to expand its U.S. business by acquiring Morningstar Foods for US$1.45 billion.
Rifco expanding to Saskatchewan Rifco Inc. (TSXV: RFC) is looking to fill a big gap in its dealer network. The Red Deer-based company, which provides consumer financing for new and used vehicle purchases, announced on Monday that it’s expanding into Saskatchewan. Founded in 2002, the company had been operating in every province except that there and in Quebec. “Saskatchewan has a robust economy and has the second fastest-growing
population base in Canada,” Rifco said in a release. “The province also has the largest percentage of workers under 24 and the lowest housing costs in Canada. These metrics, along with a strong dealership base requesting our presence, make Saskatchewan an attractive place for Rifco to do business.” Rifco operates through its subsidiary Rifco National Auto Finance Corp.
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TORONTO — A CIBC report released Monday suggests Canada’s economic prosperity is at risk due to a labour market split that sees high-demand positions go unfilled while lower-skilled workers languish in unemployment. “We have people without jobs and jobs without people,” said author and deputy economist Benjamin Tal. The mismatch of companies unable to hire and people unable to find work is “simply big enough to impact the economy as a whole, our productivity, our potential growth and therefore our standard of living in the future,” Tal said. The CIBC report breaks down the labour market divide into 25 “have” and 20 “have-not” occupations. It says the health and science fields, natural resources extrac-
tion, plumbing, social work, psychology and even the clergy are among the sectors that have openings, but not the people to fill them. The report says “traditional” occupations such as clerical work, manufacturing labour, teaching and food services are seeing a glut of workers chasing a limited number of jobs. “(People) in these kind of professions are actually not in demand and unfortunately there are too many of them,” Tal said, noting many seeking work in those fields are over the age of 45. He said this group accounts for nearly one in five of Canada‘s unemployed, who are increasingly sidelined for more than six months. And their skills, he said, are getting rusty or being rendered obsolete by employers’ ever shifting requirements, adding that even economic growth is unlikely
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First Friday gallery openings offer plenty of original art With the Christmas gift-giving season upon us, this month’s First Friday gallery openings offer a plethora of choices in original art. The Red Deer College Library’s The Panels gallery, as well as its Four Corners Gallery and PortHole Gallery, will be featuring artist displays this Friday. Works by visual art students will be shown in Behind Glass: Relief Prints in the Style of the German Expressionists. This exhibit will be shown in The Panels until Dec. 11. The Importance of Line, works by Red Deer artist Elena Rousseau, will be displayed in the Four Corners Gallery until Jan. 9. And small-scale work by past RDC artists-inresidence will be shown until Jan. 11 in the PortHole Gallery, which is located just outside the library’s front doors. All of the RDC exhibits will be open on First Friday until 11 p.m. Original art will also be available for purchase at various Red Deer businesses, including: ● Cafe Pichilingue on Ross Street. Local artist Wendy Meeres will show her works in the Time Travel display on until Dec. 31. A First Friday reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ● … comforts the sole on 50th Avenue will be selling original jewelry
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The Gallery IS 4 Christmas show features art by local artist Susan Woolgar (above) and others. created by Meeres and Carol Nault. A reception will be held on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ● And The Velvet Olive Lounge will be showing works by Trent Leach and Holly Elliott until Dec. 31. The First Friday shows at galleries are: ● The Gallery IS 4 Christmas show, featuring art by local artists Susan Woolgar, Erika Shulz, Jeri Lynn Ing and Victoria Schulz. Gallery IS, at 5123 Alexander Way, will briefly reopen to the public for a First Friday reception between noon and 8 p.m. ● A members-only juried show and sale is on to Jan. 1 at the Kiwanis Gallery at the Red Deer Public Library. The Red Deer Arts Council show of paintings and ceramics from 15 Central Alberta artists has an opening reception on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
● Connecting Places, paintings of imaginary landscapes by Galia Kwetny, is showing until Dec. 19 at the HarrisWarke Gallery in the Sunworks store on Ross Street. The First Friday reception is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ● Indigenous Impressions, works by Metis artist Claudine Fleury, will be exhibited until Dec. 31 at The Hub on Ross. The opening reception will be held on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. This will be followed by the Gift of Music Christmas Concert featuring various musical artists, to benefit Loaves and Fishes. It starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. ● Various artists will also be displaying their paintings and drawings on Friday at the Art from the Streets gallery at 4935 51st St. The opening reception is from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Amazing Race Canada will never leave country Producers of The Amazing Race Canada promise the show will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its slick U.S. counterpart, even though competitors will never leave the country. CTV executive Phil King says the network spent a lot of time debating whether or not to send competitors around the world. In the end, they relished the chance to showcase the country’s diversity. “We have one of the few countries in the world that you could do this in — you couldn’t do this in Norway,” King said Monday, a day after The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan announced the Canadian version during a commercial break of Sunday’s broadcast. “But Canada (is) so diverse and not only in terms of land mass and climates — whether you go from Vancouver to the north or in the Prairies (with their) varying climates all the time — but even the people have
very distinct cultures.” King says 10 one-hour episodes have been ordered and that casting will begin in the new year. Shooting will likely take place in late spring and the series will debut mid-summer. Prizes have yet to be determined, but King says cash will be involved. Canadian producer John Brunton, whose Toronto-based company Insight Productions was responsible for Canadian Idol, Canada’s Got Talent and the upcoming Big Brother Canada, says the travel-based series has long been a favourite north of the border. “It’s a show that I think fans in Canada have been dying to participate in and it seemed like a natural project for CTV to want to dig their teeth into,” Brunton said by phone while travelling with The Amazing Race crew as research. The moment the show was greenlit, he says he jumped on a plane to join the ongoing U.S. race and glean tips on
how to pull off a respectable Canuck take. “It’s an enormous production. And it’s runand-gun television. You are literally chasing people all over the country,” he said, refusing to divulge which far-flung location he was speaking from Monday. “It’s got to be full of unpredictability and surprises.” King says the Emmy Award-winning team responsible for The Amazing Race will be close collaborators for The Amazing Race Canada. “They’re our advisers and consultants on this and they will guide us on how to do this properly,” he said, adding there will still be room for Canuck-flavoured twists.
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From Secret Agent Santa to Russian Christmas Music, the Sounds of the Season concert at Red Deer College offers listeners a festive musical mix. The RDC Chamber Choir and the Symphonic Winds are featured in the 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday at the RDC Arts Centre. Under the direction of Steve Sherman, the Symphonic Winds will perform: C’est Noël, a French Canadian yuletide celebration, Highlights from Exodus by Ernest Gold, Secret Agent Santa by Jeff Simmons, and Russian Christmas Music by Alfred Reed. The Chamber Choir, directed by David Sawatzky, will present choral selections, from works by Mendelssohn and Praetorius to Vancouver’s Diane Loomer and Jonathan Quick. The Choir and the Winds will also join forces for an old fashioned Christmas Sing-A-Long by James Ployhar. Tickets are $17.20 ($13.20 students/ seniors) from the Black Knight Ticket Centre.
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An artist who mixes Mi’kmaq tradition with politics and pop culture will be speaking on Wednesday at Red Deer College. Jordan Bennett, a multi-disciplinary artist from Newfoundland who now lives in Edmonton, will be talking about his sculptural works and paintings at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Parsons Theatre. Bennett, who strives to push boundaries and “play” with contemporary culture, is the first indigenous artistin-residence at the University of Alberta. His visual and performance art is derived from a combination of traditional and popular culture, politics and new media. Bennett has shown his works extensively at galleries across Canada, as well as at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City. Everyone is welcome to attend the talk, which is part of the RDC Visiting Lecture Series.
Franco-Albertan singer/songwriter and actor Mireille Moquin will be featured as part of a live radio show recorded Friday at Red Deer College. Everybody is invited to be part of the RDC Studio A audience. Host Grant Stovel of CKUA radio network will interview Moquin and listen to her perform during the 8 to 9 p.m. live-onlocation show. The fifth-generation Franco-Albertan from Edmonton was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for her 2008 album Hybride. Moquin, who has acted with several francophone theatre companies across the country, last released the solo CD Aurevoir Princesse in 2011. Her live recording is part of TransCanada’s Alberta Backstage Series. While listeners can also tune into Stovel’s CKUA show at 107.7 FM, those who attend the recording can enter an onsite contest.
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It’s time to put some finger-snapping jazz into your holiday celebrations. Jazz Night in the Studio, featuring the Red Deer College Big Band and student and faculty jazz combos, is on tonight and Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. in Studio A. Under the direction of Steve Sherman, RDC Big Band will perform The Lady is a Tramp by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, Baby Won’t You Please Come Home by Clarence Williams and Charles Warfield, and other favourites in a cabaret setting. Among the tunes on the program for the RDC Faculty Jazz Combo are Caravan by Duke Ellington, Song For My Father by Horace Silver, and All the Things You Are by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. Student Jazz Combos will perform such recognizable fare such as Fever, the Spiderman Theme, It Don’t Mean a Thing, Dinah and much more. Tickets are $14.20 ($11.20 students/ seniors) from the Black Knight Ticket Centre.
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Tuesday, Dec. 4 Personal issues and money that is being CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: owed to you may cause you some strain. Jay-Z, 43; Marisa Tomei, 48; Jeff Bridges, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are feel69 ing inhibited and you feel as if THOUGHT OF THE DAY: nobody understands you. IrriThe ruler of our emotions, the tability gets the best of you and Moon is not befriending the you want to let out on everyone planet of love and affections, today. The best possible way to Venus. Domestic affairs will deal with today’s harmful energy lack in harmony and we won’t is to let your spirits free. Explore be necessarily in accordance new grounds. with others today. Social gathLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): erings won’t feel as nurturing Libra needs to feel “in love” in or as pleasant. Laziness and order to feel “in control” of their nonchalance can prevail today. senses. Without love, they feel Diplomacy can go a long way if misguided and lonely. Accept ASTRO exercised judiciously today. the fact that today is not one of DOYNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If tothose days where you will reday is your birthday, you will ceive this type of heartfelt enmanifest a great need to travel ergy. within the next year. Travel SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. overseas and into unexplored territories 21): Let alone, you are in a strong position will enlighten your life with newly acquired and you work persistently towards your new knowledge and wisdom. Tap into your spiri- skills. Today will most likely not be one of tuality and you will find yourself developing a those days where you will confidently show philosophy of your own that is both nurturing your ferocious side as you will seem more and fulfilling. vulnerable than usual. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today you SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Purmay feel restricted in some way. Your sense suing an education or acquiring new skills of freedom is blocked by a possible heavy will fructify your energy levels. Today you burden. It could be your finances or an ac- will feel confident about the path you want cumulation of debt. Affections are not easily to follow in your life. Your needs and your returned back now, which may make you wants are harmoniously combining with feel a bit lonely. each other, thus, giving you a great boost. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Watch out CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Love for any manipulative behavior today. Don’t and intimacy issues will come into focus let a close partnership inhibit your sense of today. You and your partner seem in disfreedom or set any roadblocks in your way agreement as to what point you should be by exploiting your emotions and your sense committed to each other. One requires more of well-being. freedom and the other one needs more GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Confusion space. Compromise is the key. and misunderstandings reign the day. If you AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As long feel that suddenly you want to pull your hair as you don’t let past interferences get to out, tell yourself that this is just a temporary you, you are on a strong path in your life. A state which will soon come back to normal- blossoming bond is being created between ity. Mistakes are inevitable and pure human. you, your audience’s needs and your goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your per- They are charmingly singing a happy tune. sonal relationships lack the “give-and-take”. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Today you You or your partner is not feeling that emo- direct your concentration on matters dealing tions are being reciprocated. You will both with your health and your daily tasks. You have to work on this issue by avoiding feel- can almost sense what others want from ings of jealousy or possessiveness. you now. Much can be realized during this LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your moodiness time if you maintain your well-established can be felt easily today. Even though the focus of your direction in life. Moon is in your own sign today, it is not in Astro Doyna is an internationally syndia good position to work at its full potential. cated astrologer and columnist.
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WHO confirms more cases of new virus CONCERN VIRUS IS SPREAD BY HUMAN CONTACT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — International health officials have confirmed two more fatal cases of a mysterious respiratory virus in the Middle East. The virus has so far sickened nine people and killed five of them. The virus is related to
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Ex-husband trying to control the family Dear Annie: Two years ago, I walked tions is up to you. A child’s birthday away from a 28-year marriage. A year party is not as big of a deal as a son’s after my divorce was final, I began see- wedding. ing an old family friend. Pick your battles. My ex-husband has decided that Dear Annie: I am 18 and a senior the only possible reason for in high school. My ex-boywhy I left him is another friend and I dated on and man, because in his humoff for about two years beble opinion, he was perfect fore we broke up 10 months during our marriage. I have ago. told him over and over the We are still close friends reasons why I left, but he and have some feelings for doesn’t hear a word I say. each other, but there are The problem is, we share reasons why we can’t curgrandchildren. My grandson rently be together. is having a birthday soon, I am starting to like a guy and my ex has given our who is three years younger daughter explicit orders and two grades below me. that I am not to bring my But I don’t know if he likes MITCHELL new boyfriend. The birthme. Should I pursue him? & SUGAR day party is being held at What about my ex-boyfriend my daughter’s house, and who is still my best friend? she called and asked me — Conflicted and Confused to come alone so as not to in the Northwest cause any problems. Dear Conflicted: Are you planning to My daughter understands that her get back together with your ex at some father is being unreasonable, but he is point in the near future? their father, and they love him. If so, pursuing another guy may One of my sons actually confronted make that more difficult. But if the remy ex about this before, and my ex lationship with the ex is over, you are didn’t speak to him for months. He told free to pursue anyone. our son that he was taking my side by However, the new guy is 15. While accepting my boyfriend. he may be flattered by your interest, I live with my boyfriend, and my ex he’s too young to become involved with has a live-in girlfriend whom he plans a senior. to bring to the birthday party. And if there is sex, you could be in I am heartbroken that my ex is legal trouble. Please set your sights treating his children this way and even elsewhere. more upset that my kids won’t stand up Dear Annie: I think you missed an for themselves or for me. important possibility when answering I fear this will never end. What hap- “Frustrated Dad,” whose college-gradpens when our still-single son gets uate son plays video games all day. married? If his son plays games the vast maMy boyfriend has no problem step- jority of the day, he could well be adping aside, but I know his feelings are dicted. hurt. When addictions take over, work I don’t want this type of behaviour and relationships are all tossed by the to cause a rift with my kids. This is wayside. making me physically ill. He retreats from the real world beShould I not go to the party? I don’t cause his reality is in his computer. want to play into my ex’s control isDad should absolutely insist that sues. — Heartbroken Mom in Connecti- he go to a therapist trained in addiccut tions. Drive him there, or pay for his Dear Connecticut: Your children gas —whatever it takes. must call Dad’s bluff, or he will continIt is a long, hard road back, but it ue to marginalize you and any partner can be done. — Happier Mom you have. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy This is a power play to control all of Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime ediyou. tors of the Ann Landers column. Please Unfortunately, you cannot force email your questions to anniesmailbox@ your children to risk the relationship comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, by showing backbone. c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Whether or not to attend these func- Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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GROH Margot Anna 1933 - 2012 On Saturday, December 1, 2012, Margot Anna Groh passed away with family by her side at the Lacombe Care Centre at the age of 79 years. Margot was born in Dudenhofen, Germany on April 14, 1933. In 1968 she moved with her husband and four children to Ontario, Canada to pursue a new life. She went on to have two more children. In 1982 life changed and Margot came to Red Deer with her younger children to start a new life. Mom got a job with Red Deer Regional Hospital, where she worked until her retirement. She was a kind and loving woman who didn’t have the easiest life, but always made the best of everything and we loved her dearly for it. Margot is survived by her children and their families; Gabriele (Robert) Cameron, Chris, Adam and Lindsay (predec e a s e d ) o f R e d D e e r, Reinhold (Sue) Groh, Brian, Jason, Mike and Tracy of Ontario, Andrea (Daryl) Jarvis, Corey and Jared of Red Deer, Marika Solmes (Fred Doughty), Joshua and Jessica of Ontario, Susi Groh, Cole and Eric of Red Deer, Christina Groh (predeceased), Dustin and Amanda of British Columbia as well as fourteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister; Brigitte (Heinz) of Germany and sister-in-law; Roswitha of Germany, as well as nieces and nephews both in Canada and Germany. Margot was predeceased by her parents and brothers Heinz and Ewald all of Germany. A celebration of mom’s life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to take place at Alto Reste Cemetery, Hwy 11 East, Red D e e r, A l b e r t a . I n l i e u o f flowers donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 - 50 Avenue, Red D e e r, A l b e r t a , T 4 N 4 C 4 . Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
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HECHT BILL (ROY WILLIAM) Bill Hecht of Lacombe, Alberta passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2012 at the age of 79 years at the Lacombe Hospital. Bill was born on February 26, 1933 at the family farm in the Sargent District. Bill attended Sargent School and went to Red Deer Composite High School. He then worked as a Carpenter in Calgary for five years moving up to a superintendent
position. During this time he met his wife Sheila, they were married on August 16th, 1958. Bill and Sheila moved back to the Sargent District and farmed until 1992 when they retired from farming and stayed on the farm until 2011 when they moved into Lacombe. Bill enjoyed his farming years. In retirement he travelled and worked in his shop and yard with many projects over the years including training colts, building wagons, refurbishing his tractor and his garden. He looked forward to yearly trips out to the west country and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Bill is survived by his best friend and beloved wife Sheila (nee Martin) of 54 years. He will be deeply missed by his children Ken, Barb (Robert), Roy, Don (Irene) and six grandchildren Cody, Kaycee Tanya, Kara, Karis and Logan. He is also survived by two sisters Mae Duffy and Velva Lakeman and two brothers Stan and Gerald and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Roy and Crystal and two sisters Shirley Hecht and Gail Short and one brother Roger. A Memorial Service celebrating
Bill’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226-51 Ave, Lacombe, AB. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”
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KISH Stephen John 1957 - 2012 Stephen John Kish passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the age of 55 years. A Service of Remembrance in honor of Steve will be held at Parkland Funeral Home on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
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McLUHAN Betsy June 19, 1930 - Nov. 30, 2012 Betsy McLuhan passed away on November 30, 2012, at the age of 82 years. Betsy will be dearly missed by Dr. William John McLuhan, her loving husband of 60 years; children Bruce McLuhan, Jean McLuhan (Ron Zegil), Jo-Anne McLuhan (Kevin Baldwin) and Sandra (Guy); grandchildren Graham McLuhan (Raelyn Buggera), Neal and Amy; sister Anne Watts, brother Jim Hunter and extended family and friends. Betsy was born in Edmonton and won the Board of Governors prize in nursing when she graduated as an R.N. from the University of Alberta Hospital in 1952. John and Betsy married that year and Betsy worked as a nurse while John was finishing his medical studies. They moved to Red Deer in 1959 when John joined the practice at the Associate Clinic. In her spare time while raising four kids, Betsy liked to golf, play bridge, do aerobics and attend concerts. The family would like to express its thanks to Dr. Hovan and the staff at the Red Deer Hospice and Unit 32P at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Betsy’s life at a memorial service on Friday, December 7 at 1 p.m. at Eventide Funeral Chapel, followed by a gathering at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betsy’s memory to the Red Deer Hospice, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra or the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to Rebekah Sealock EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222.
Ann Svendsen passed away suddenly November 29, 2012 at the Red Deer Hospital at the age of 69 years. Ann will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Svend; her children Grant (Lori) Svendsen, Ron (Tracy) Svendsen, Sharon (Mike) Adamson. Nana will be missed by her eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday December 3, 2012 at Heartland Funeral Services Chapel, Innisfail with Harold Funeral Directors Hunter officiating. Interment will be held at Lakeview & Services Cemetery, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Heartland Funeral “In Your Time of Need.... Services Ltd, Olds entrusted We Keep it Simple” with arrangements. 403-507-8610 #3, 4664 Riverside Dr., www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
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FOREMAN Linda Jean Linda Jean Foreman (Rinn) passed away suddenly on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the age of 62 years. Born on February 8, 1950 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, she was baptized in the United Church, along with Reid Foreman, who would become her high school sweetheart and then her husband in 1968. She and her husband had two children, Melody and Kelly. Eventually, the family left Gilbert Plains and headed west to Red Deer, Alberta in 1973, and finally to Sylvan Lake in 1978, where they built their home and created a life for their family. Linda was predeceased by her father Maurice Rinn, her father-in-law, John Foreman, mother-in-law Viola Foreman, and brother-in-law David Morran. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Reid Foreman, daughters, Melody (Jason Krusky) of Lethbridge, Kelly White, granddaughter Hope (Patrick Callan), grandson Brett, and their father Darrell, all of Sylvan Lake, her mother Hazel Rinn, brother Clifford (Donna), all of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, sister Edith (Mervin Robak), of Roblin Manitoba, and sister Lorna Morran, of Grandview, Manitoba, sister-inlaw, Jane (Wayne Slone), of Roblin Manitoba, sister-in-law Diana Rinn, of Gilbert Plains, and Allan Rasmussen (Marlene), of Dauphin, Manitoba, numerous nieces and nephews, and her many friends and co-workers. A Celebration Of Linda’s Life will be held at the Chapel Of The Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, Sylvan Lake on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium. Condolences may www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca
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MONAGHAN SARAH “TERESA” MONAGHAN Beloved wife of the late Eiver Monaghan, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 at the age of 86 years. Teresa is survived by her family: Frank (Jane Emma, Bronagh), Anthony (Karen - Liam, Aidan, Claire), Sean (Stacey - Emily, Niall, Conor), Elizabeth, and Patrick (Tara - Kieran, Grace). She is also survived by two sisters, Adelaide (Jack) Whitehead and May (Albert) McIntosh, and one brother, Hugh McCarthy, as well as their respective families. Teresa was predeceased by her loving husband, Eiver, her first son, Joseph, and her parents, Thomas and Madeline McCarthy. Her parents had immigrated to Canada from County Limerick, Ireland. Prayer services will be held at Our Lady Of The Assumption Roman Catholic Church 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Of The Assumption Roman Catholic Church 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment to follow in the Mount Calvary Section, Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes for Teresa may be made to any of the following charities: Father Clair Watrin, L’Arche Association of Lethbridge, or Chalice Christian Childcare International. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Lethbridge, AB.T1K 7B1. Phone (403) 381-7777 E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
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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
CHINESE FOOD Restaurant requires DISHWASHER, & WAITER/WAITRESS Drop resume off in person to Red Star Restaurant 3731 50 Ave. Red Deer Phone 403-309-5566
DAD’S PIZZA
PART/FULL TIME COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave.
DOOR SECURITY
X-Static is now accepting applications for Experienced P/T door security Apply in person, after 3 pm
Picker Operator Bed Truck Operator Winch truck operators
FREE BREAKFAST & FREE SUPPER WED., DEC. 12 BINGO GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Pancakes & Sausage 10:30-11:15 a.m. CHRISTMAS SUPPER 5:00-6:15 p.m.
LAS VEGAS STYLE
KENO
Check Us Out Progressive Pots @ www.reddeerbingocentre.ca OUR SPONSORS FOR THE WEEK: Tues. Dec. 4 Aft: Sylvan Lake Seniors Association Eve: Red Deer Ski Club & Sylvan Lake Swim Club Wed. Dec. 5 Aft: Sylvan Lake Lions Club Eve: Canadian Paraplegic Association Thurs. Dec. 6 Aft: Red Deer Elks Lodge Eve: Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society Fri. Dec. 7 Aft: R.D.R.H. Voluntary Association Eve: Circle of Red Deer Seniors Society Sat. Dec. 8 Aft: Red Deer Marlin Swim Club Eve: R.D.R.H. Voluntary Association Sun. Dec. 9 Aft: Country Pride Dance Club Eve: Red Deer College Alumni Association Mon. Dec. 10 Aft: Loyal Order of Moose Eve: Blackfalds Minor Hockey
RED DEER BINGO CENTRE
All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. We offer exceptional wages and benefits for exceptional people. Fax resume and abstract to 403-314-2340 or email to safety@ providencetrucking.ca
Afternoon & Evening Bingo 7 Days a Week
ESTABLISHED well known company looking for exp’d. steel stud/drywall person to work F/T hourly. Please fax resume to 403-782-0610 email: ben@tpil.ca EXP’’D drywall tradesmen & laborers req’d, immed Phone 403-348-8640 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
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OPTICIAN
IRIS is Canada’s largest eyecare provider with over 165 locations across the country. IRIS features the finest fashion frames, lenses from the world’s leading manufacturer’s and laser vision correction.
TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s FULL TIME
APPRENTICE MECHANIC
Send resume to m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
Truckers/ Drivers
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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 CLASS 1 driver with oilfield experience, local runs. 403-373-3285 or fax resume and copies of all valid tickets to 403-986-2819
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 F/T. Class 1 drivers to haul NGL butane Super B’s, must be over 25 yrs., EMAIL: dreaddriving@gmail.com LOOKING for Dispatcher/ Dock worker. Must have Class 1. Contact Darrel at 403-341-2340 for appt.
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Gary Moe Volkswagen
SERVICE ADVISOR
Required Immediately Competitive plus renumeration Great Benefits We require a process driven person for this position. Please send resume to:
daveturnbull@ garymoe.com ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training
Winter 2013 • •
Community Support Worker program GED classes evening and days 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEER PARK Dempsey St. area $45/mo. ALSO Duston St. Donnelly Crsc., area Densmore Crs. Dale Close $270/mo. LANCASTER 1/2 of Lampard Crsc $65/mo. ALSO Lenon Close, Lacey Close, Landry Bend area $76/mo. ALSO Logan Close Lee St. & Lawrence Crsc. area $158/mo. MICHENER West of 40th Ave. North of Ross St. area $245.00/mo. Good for adult w/a small car .
Invites applicants for:
ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK
JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER
Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info
Red Deer Public Schools Please see:
www.rdpsd.ab.ca Employment Opportunities
- Caretaking and Maintenance Staff for complete posting.
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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in
COOKS and SERVERS NEEDED
Invites applicants for:
MOUNTVIEW 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/yr 1-1/2 hrs. per day
Full and Part Time
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
ALSO
Send resume to Attention: Linda Robinson gmar@symphonyseniorliving.com or drop off in person at: 3100 - 22nd Street
Red Deer Public Schools
Restaurant/ Hotel
4946-53 Ave. 347-4504 (Just West of Superstore) Check Us Out @ www.reddeerbingocentre.ca
Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
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IRIS is expanding and we are looking for an outgoing, energetic Optician in our Red Deer location. We will also consider training applicants as opticians provided they possess sales experience and can demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for what they do in their work and community. Also greet customers, book appointments & various other tasks.
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ESTABLISHED well known company looking for permanent f/t hourly tapers and p/t piece work tapers. Please fax resume to 403-782-0610 email: ben@tpil.ca
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Drop resume off to: Kayla Macaulay, Manager TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK and TANK TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
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HIRING EXPERIENCED * Gas station Manager Technician or Snow Cat Operators * $25/hr, full time 1 person Apprentice * The day to day operaMust have tickets and required for GM tions of filling station and equipment experience. convenience store, manag- dealership in Drumheller 403-348-1521 or Medical benefits, good i n g s t a ff , w o r k i n g w i t h 403-391-1695 working conditions. vendors and monitoring Must have clean driving sales. TREELINE record. Please fax WELL SERVICES * Completion of University or email resume to ( Economics). Over 1 yr Has Opening for all service manager. business experience. positions! Email: Leeoh Holdings Inc. Immediately. All applicants bob.thomas@ o/a Rimbey Gas & Splash. must have current H2S, westerngmdrumheller.com Box 659 4630 50 Ave. Class 5 with Q EndorseFax: 403-823-7237 Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 ment, First Aid cookplus@naver.com We offer competitive EXPERIENCED repair Phone 403-843-2360 wages & excellent beneperson req’d for local truck fits. Please include 2 work company. Work involves reference names and all aspects of heavy truck numbers and trailer repair and disPlease fax resume to : manteling. Must be 403-264-6725 physically fit. HD MechanOr email to: ic or equivelant experience tannis@treelinewell.com We offer competitive LOOKING for a few good No phone calls please. wages, benefits weekends Apples! Hiring part time off. Fax resume to and full time kitchen line TREELINE 1-855-784-2330 or call cooks... great flexibility, 1-877-787-2501 WELL SERVICES weekends a must! Has openings for Apply in person between Fluid Experts Ltd. Boiler Hands. 2 pm and 5 pm and ask for Is looking Immediately. All applicants Angie or Amy. for experienced Trucking must have current H2S, Dispatcher to start immed. THE RANCH HOUSE Class 5 with Q EndorseGood Verbal, Writing, requires an exp’d P/T ment, First Aid Texting and Computer evening line cook. We offer competitive skills. Company Pickup, Call David 403-358-4100 wages & excellent benebenefits, above avg. salary for interview/appointment fits. Please include 2 work and great atmosphere. or fax resume reference names and Clean Class 1 drivers 403-358-4116 numbers license c/w abstract. Please fax resume to : Completed Basic Training 403-264-6725 Courses. Will train the right Or email to: individual. tannis@treelinewell.com Fax Resume w/all tickets No phone calls please. and Driver`s Abstract to 403-346-3112 or email to THE RUSTY PELICAN is roger@fluidexperts.com now accepting resumes for Professionals a well experienced GEMINI is Hiring for F/T SERVER Ponoka Fabrication Apply within: 2079-50 BAMSS Shop Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Contracting Inc., Fax 403-347-1161 Phone a Lacombe based transJOURNEYMAN p o r t a t i o n c o m p a n y, i s calls WILL NOT be accepted. MILLWRIGHT looking for a full-time Mechanical experience administrative professional. Sales & Experience in welding manufacturing Key responsibilities for this Distributors Plant maintenance position include: Experience in maintenance * Providing administrative F/T of Overhead Cranes support to Management retail sales position, * Maintenance of IFTA downtown, experience Please send resumes to reporting program preferred but not necesHmorrow@geminicorp.ca * Responding to staff sary. Apply Wei’s Western inquiries Wear 5115 Gaetz Ave * Data entry & maintaining JOURNEYMAN or METALSMITHS document files 3rd Yr. Apprentice Bower Mall * Reception including Plumber/Gas Fitter is looking for answering telephones, req’d for small shop in and greeting visitors Assistant Manager, Westaskiwin area. *Maintaining supplies and and 1st. Key Competitive wages & office equipment health plan. Submit starting wage 14/hr. * Open, sort and distribute resumes to: plus monthly bonus, and correspondence (including willplmb@xplornet.com or health benefits. Also fax and email) fax to: 780-312-2889 or accepting for call 780-387-6087 Full Time The successful candidate (40 hrs. a week) $12-$13 will have: Part Time * Strong organizational (20-30 hrs. a week) skills Apply in person or e-mail * Proficiency in using careers@metalsmiths.ca Microsoft Word, Excel, MACHINIST/ and Outlook AREA SUPERVISOR * Excellent oral and written communication skills Trades The ideal candidate would * High degree of have knowledge of Oil professionalism CARPET COLOUR Country Tubular Products, * The ability to work CENTRE supplemented with previous independently or as part is currently looking for pipe manufacturing of a team 2 TILE INSTALLERS. experience in a unionized Applicant must have ability industrial environment. QUALIFICATIONS: CNC Lathe experience High school diploma and 3 to lay out tiles, be familiar would be an asset. years of related experience with setting materials and in an office environment. products. This is a F/T position with a wage of This position would be of A diploma in Office Admininterest to individuals who istration will be considered $25/hr. Submit resume att`n: have 3 - 5 years of an asset. Equivalencies Andrew @ Carpet Colour previous supervisory will be considered. Centre 1100, 5001 - 19 St. experience, possess Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1 or strong communications Fax resume to: email : awiebe@ skills, be a people-person, Human Resources carpetcolourcentre. com possess strong computer 403-782-1044 or Email: skills, be extremely wellcareers@bamssinc.com Clark’s Plumbing & organized and be able to Heating mentor and coach members is now hiring of a production team. F/T Accountant req’d to start immed. MonCamp Shifts Fri. The successful candi- to start immediately for the Salary will be commensurate with education & experience. date will oversee the following position: accounting for several s m a l l c o m p a n i e s a n d Journeyman Plumbers Interested candidates may submit a resume to: should have a minimum Journeyman Gas reddeerhr@evrazincna.com of 5 years experience. Fitters Knowledge of Simply Starting wage of $36/hr, Accounting is an asset. SHUNDA Please e-mail resumes to 10% Vacation/Holiday Pay CONSTRUCTION and benefits. jdrummond@microage.cc Requires Full Time Please fax resumes to Carpenters Helpers, 780-623-7451or email to and Labourers. sales@cpandh.ca Competitive Wages DRYWALL helper req’d. & Benefits. Fax resumes & Exp. an asset. Must have ref’s to: 403-343-1248 own transportation. or email to: 403-341-7619 admin@shunda.ca
Is now hiring experienced:
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CLASSIFICATIONS
Oilfield
SENIOR LIVING In concert with your life
ASPEN RIDGE & INGLEWOOD
SOUTH HILL 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/YR. 1 Hr. per day.
Please see:
www.rdpsd.ab.ca Employment Opportunities
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
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- Caretaking and Maintenance Staff for complete posting.
274919L3-8
Medical
Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317
RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 D3
ADULT & Youth Carrier Needed For Delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in GLENDALE Gunn St. & Goodacre Close JOHNSTONE CROSSING Jennings Crsc & Joa Ave. ALSO Jack & Jenner Crsc. ALSO KENTWOOD Kirkland & Kidd Close ALSO Kilburn & Krause Crsc
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CARRIERS NEEDED
ANDERS AREA
Baile Cl. /Boyce St. Beatty Crs./Barrett Dr. Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St INGLEWOOD AREA
Isbister Close Issard Close
SUNNYBROOK AREA
Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317
CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life in the towns of Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303
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LANCASTER AREA 77 papers $412/mo.
BOWER AREA
Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE
For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m. Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in
Adams Close/ Adair Ave.
Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Lagrange Crsc
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ROSEDALE AREA 72 papers $386/mo. 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
LANCASTER AREA
Scott St./Somerset Close. Sunnyside Crsc.
CIRCULATION
VANIER AREA
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)
Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info
Service Runner (Part Time)
As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to concerns to deliv********************** service ery newspapers and flyers TO ORDER HOME to customers or carriers. A DELIVERY OF THE delivery vehicle is proADVOCATE CALL vided. OUR CIRCULATION Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to DEPARTMENT 9 a.m. or longer, and/or 314-4300 afternoon shifts Monday to 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.. Career Opportunity Friday $18.36/hr. + bonuses. Red Saturday and Sunday, 7 Deer distribution company a.m.-11 a.m. or longer beginning 2nd. successful Submit resume, indicating year of growth in the Red Deer area. We are current- “Service Runner Position”, along with your drivers ly seeking energetic abstract immediately to: individuals looking to get careers@ ahead. Positons include: reddeeradvocate.com Water quality advisers, or mail to: customer service and genHuman Resources eral labor. P/T & F/T 2950 Bremner Avenue positions avail. Rapid adRed Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 vancement avail. Please or fax to: 403-341-4772 call Sat. Mon. & Tues. 10-6 403-356-0330 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted. 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
Invites applicants for:
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH COORDINATOR Contract Term: Jan. 7-June 30, 2013 Please see:
www.rdpsd.ab.ca 274935L3-8
Employment Opportunities - Classified Staff for complete posting.
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F/T Assistant Manager req’d for busy convenience store. Please apply in person with resume to Express 24 EASTVIEW. 140 Erickson Drive F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. Apply in person w/resume: Highland Green Value Drug Mart. GREENHOUSE Workers wanted at Meadowbrook Greenhouses, Penhold 14 F/T seasonal positions. Training provided. Start Feb. 2013. $9.75/ hr, 44 hrs./ 5 days per week, 4 month period. Fax resume 403-886-2252
Hiring Part Time
COUNTROOM
(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. LOOKING for a dynamic individual with superior organizational skills to fill a position within a fast paced business environment. A person with Simply Accounting, Parts, Shipping & Receiving an asset. Fax resume to: 403-314-9011.
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This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy.
Are you between the ages of 16-30 years • Unemployed , not attending school • Facing multiple barriers to achieving your potential and personal independence • In need of a chance to get your life back on track • Ready, willing and committed to making positive life changes • Wanting to expand your network of supports • Looking to improve your life and or employability skills • Willing to learn • A Canadian citizen • Not receiving Employment Insurance Benefits or have not received regular benefits within the last 5 years If any or some of the above points apply to you please feel free to give us a call to see if the youth employment program may be a fit for you. Please contact us at: The Youth and Volunteer Centre of Red Deer 403-342-6500 ext 118 or 342-7521 Or email info@yvc.ca This is a 6 month project providing youth/young adults with an opportunity to enhance personal growth learn life skills and employability skills through classroom activity and work experience. Eligible participants will receive minimum wage while attending this project. Childcare costs and transportation funds may be available.
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Career Planning
RED DEER WORKS
at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com
Build A Resume That Works! APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are
FREE
1 day per wk. No collecting!!
Please contact QUITCY
at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com
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Dogs
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
2 BOXES of Wildlife books ea.$10; box of assorted indoor flower pots $15; med. spider plant, $7; rubber plant variegated green leaves $10; 30” bow saw and case $15; 3 pc. unit w/liquor cabinet $55; 6 cubical unit, great for books, pictures, etc. $70 403-314-2026
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Travel
AFFORDABLE
20 METAL sheet pans and Homestead Firewood rack with cover for baking Packages
Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. products $100.00 call 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 403-728-3485 FIREWOOD 347-7211 21” SNOWTHROWER, bluegrassnursery.com 3 HP, $200. 403-348-7619 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, BOX of Christmas decoraPoplar. Can deliver tions incl. 2’ pre-lit tree, 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 $20, 403-314-9603 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BUFFALO HEAD, BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / BEADED, del. Lyle 403-783-2275 $195.00 403-347-7405 SPLIT Dry Firewood. Delivery avail (403)845-8989
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Household Appliances
Cats
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AGRICULTURAL
CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290
5 FREE KITTENS,3 black, 2 grey,Blue Russian Tuxedo X, very cute, ready for good home/farm/acreage, good mousers, litter trained 403-886-4852 403-588-6505
1 8 C U . F T. , K e n m o r e fridge, glass shelves, fully loaded, like new, $200, 403-307-4223 after 6 p.m.
TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now.
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Horses
WANTED: all types of APPLS. reconditioned lrg. horses. Processing locally selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. in Lacombe weekly. warr. Riverside Appliances CALICO F. cat found in In403-651-5912 nisfail, had been abused, 403-342-1042 now healthy, looking for Central Alberta’s Largest STOVE, black, Frigidaire, loving home, free cat conCar Lot in Classifieds self clean oven do as well to give away $200 403-342-6945 403-307-1350
Household Furnishings
SIAMESE ALSO BELANISE (3) KITTENS FOR SALE $60 each obo. 403-887-3649
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BED ALL NEW,
wegot
Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. Dogs 302-0582 Free Delivery BED: #1 King. extra thick 3 F. WEST Highland Terriorthopedic pillowtop, brand er puppies, ready to go new, never used. 15 yr. Nov. 30. 403-346-8788 warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice AUSTRALIAN Shepherd, @ $545. 403-302-0582. miniature pups, 6 mos. 1M, COFFEE table 58” x 22” x 1F, shots and dewormed. 15h with center closed cu- $250/ea. 780-372-2387 bical $200 403-314-2026 ENGLISH Mastiff puppies for sale. Certified, KITCHEN table (white) 4 chairs, EXC. COND. $200 first shots, microchipped. CKC. All colours available. SOLD May be viewed on our LIGHT oak color desk website at w/hutch, matching filing www. cabinet, and Canon scandoublepjsenglishmastiffs. ner, $200/all, net 403-341-3698 call 403-652-3429 403-505-5326 pcrowder02@gmail.com $2500.00 well worth it.
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Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390
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Houses/ Duplexes
2 BDRM. small cozy house, Sylvan Lake, lrg. yard. $750. Avail.jAN. 1. 403-304-9581 4 BDRM. 3 bath older house in Grandview, 4 appls, n/s, $1600/mo. /SD, utils, incld, 403-350-4230
Condos/ Townhouses
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3 BDRM. 1 1/2 baths, 5 appls, fenced, n/s, no pets, avail. Dec. 1, Deer Park 403-391-1740
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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990
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Auctions
Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers
Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms. Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS
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Children's Items
BOB the Builder sleeping P/T GRAVEYARD shift bag and pillow, like new, Person req’d. immed. Must $20, 403-314-9603 be 18 yrs. old. Please apStart your career! ply in person with resume to Express 24 EASTVIEW. See Help Wanted 140 Erickson Drive RETAIL STORE SUPERVISOR C-store Gas Cwash Apply ABA Investments Inc oa Heritage Esso,FT $14.38/ hr Supervise, train staff, prep schedule, sales reports, merchandising, inventory mgt, HS grad, computer literate, 2 yrs exp. Mail Resume 6020 67St Red Deer, AB T4R2K4.
BROWN EGGS AND LAMB now has free range pork : gourmet hams and sausage. Great selection of warm woolies. Phone 403-782-4095
Misc. for Sale
Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
for all Albertans
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting! Packages come ready for delivery! Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold! Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook
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Farmers' Market
Firewood
The Next Program will begin in January 02, 2013.
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail Please contact QUITCY
DOOR SECURITY
X-Static is now accepting applications for Experienced P/T door security Apply in person, after 3 pm
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Employment Training
JOIN THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TODAY!
ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED
FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:
RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 59 & 60 St. ********** Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308
ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in
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Clothing
C H O C O L AT E b r o w n suede coat, w/hood, women’s size M, $40, 403-314-9603
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EquipmentHeavy
TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.
TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300 ASSOCIATIONS
www.centralalbertahomebuilders.com Central AB Home Builders 403-346-5321 www.reddeer.cmha.ab.ca Canadian Mental Health Assoc. www.realcamping.ca LOVE camping and outdoors? www.diabetes.ca Canadian Diabetes Assoc. www.mycommunityinformation.com /cawos/index.html www.reddeerchamber.com Chamber of Commerce 403-347-4491
BALLOON RIDES www.air-ristocrat.com Gary 403-302-7167
HEALTH & FITNESS www.antlerhillelkranch.com Peak Performance VA 227-2449 www.liveyourlifebetter.com Lose weight naturally with Z-Trim www.dontforgetyourvitamins.net The greatest vitamins in the world www.matchingbonus123.usana.com the best...just got better!! www.greathealth.org Cancer Diabetes DIET 350-9168
JOB OPPORTUNITIES www.workopolis.com Red Deer Advocate - Job Search
PET ADOPTION
BUILDERS
www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From
www.fantahomes.com 403-343-1083 or 403-588-9788 www.masonmartinhomes.com Mason Martin Homes 403-342-4544 www.truelinehomes.com True Line Homes 403-341-5933 www.jaradcharles.com BUILDER M.L.S
www.homesreddeer.com Help-U-Sell Real Estate5483
www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 403-346-7273 www.albertanewhomes.com Stevenson Homes. Experience the Dream.
www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES www.ultralife.bulidingonabudjet.com MLM’ers attract new leads for FREE!
CLUBS & GROUPS www.writers-ink.net Club for writers - meets weekly
REAL ESTATE RENTALS www.homefinders.ca Phone 403-340-3333
SHOPPING www.fhtmca.com/derekwiens Online Mega Mall 403-597-1854
VACATIONS www.radkeoutfitting.com AB Horseback Vacations 403-340-3971
COMPUTER REPAIR
WEB DESIGN
www.albertacomputerhygiene.com
affordablewebsitesolution.ca
AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523
Design/hosting/email $65/mo.
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wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430
Use our unique Attention Getters and make your ad a winner. Call: Classifieds
309-3300 to place your ad in the
To Advertise Your Business or Service Here
Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Accounting
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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351
now! Contractors
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BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 JNM CONSTRUCTION Home Improvements, From Demolition to finish! 30 yrs. Exp. Free Est. 403-505-3409
is expanding its facility to double production.
RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060
We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:
SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 302-9210.
- Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers 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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EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049 LEXI, Blonde, Babe, 27. No Agency Fees 403-396-8884 LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car
Handyman Services
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BUSY B’S HANDYMAN ■ SERVICES LTD. Res/Comm.Reno’s, repair ■ and more. Give us a buzz @ 403-598-3857 Free quotes. WCB, insured. F & J Renovations. We do it all. Good rates and references available so call John at 403-307-3001 jbringleson@shaw.ca GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089
Massage Therapy
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Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445
Massage Therapy
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Misc. Services
1290
MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 TRADITIONAL CHINESE MASSAGE, new girls, 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. 7 days a wk. Phone 403-986-1691 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
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Feeling overwhelmed? Hard work day? Come in and let us pamper you. Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave.(rear entrance if necessary) www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels 403-986-6686
Misc. Services
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IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346
Painters/ Decorators
PAINTING BY DAVE Interior, Exterior, New Construction. Comm/Indust. 2 Journeyman w/over 50 yrs exp. %15 discount for seniors. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. 403-307-4798
Seniors’ 5* JUNK REMOVAL Services
Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned. 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal. No household appliances 403-396-8629
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ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small reno’s or jobs, such as, new bathroom sink, toilets or safety bars in bath tubs. Call James 403- 341-0617
HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, Looking for a new pet? cooking, companionship HOT STONE, Body BEAUTIFUL college girl in home or in facility. Check out Classifieds to Balancing. 403-352-8269 ROXY 403-848-2300 Call 403-346-7777 find the purrfect pet. LINDA’S CHINESE MASBetter For Cheaper with a EDEN SAGE Grand Opening #3 YARD maintenance, snow Low Price Guarantee. 587-877-7399 10am-midnight 4820-47 Ave. 403-986-1550 shovelling, 403-318-7625 helpinghandshomesupport.com
Escorts
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Escorts
D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
Royals to welcome new member Prince William and Kate expecting first child
LONDON — The most widely anticipated pregnancy since Princess Diana’s in 1981 is official: Prince William’s wife, Kate, is pregnant. St. James’s Palace announced the pregnancy Monday, saying that the Duchess of Cambridge — formerly known as Kate Middleton — has a severe form of morning sickness and is currently in a London hospital. William is at his wife’s side. News of the pregnancy drew congratulations from across the world, with the hashtag “royalbaby� trending globally on Twitter. The couple’s first child will be third in line to take the throne — leapfrogging the gregarious Prince Harry and possibly setting up the first scenario in which a U.K. female heir could benefit from new gender rules about succession. The palace would not say how far along the 30-year-old duchess is, only that she has not yet reached the 12-week mark. Palace officials said the duchess was hospitalized with hyperemesis gravidarum, a potentially dangerous type of morning sickness where vomiting is so severe no food or liquid can be kept down. They said she was expected to remain hospitalized for several days and would require a period
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of rest afterward. “The best advice for anyone suffering from (severe morning sickness) is to get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluid,� Dr. Daghni Rajasingam, a spokeswoman for Britain’s Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said in a statement. “The condition usually subsides by week 12 of the pregnancy and with early diagnosis and treatment, there is no reason why we shouldn’t expect a healthy pregnancy.� The condition is thought to affect about one in 200 pregnant women, according to Britain’s health department. The news came just days after the duchess, on a royal appearance, played field hockey with children at her former school. Not only are the attractive young couple popular — with William’s easy common touch reminding many of his mother, the late Diana — but their child is expected to play an important role in British national life for decades to come. William is second in line to the throne after his father, Prince Charles, so the couple’s first child would normally become a monarch — eventually. The confirmation of Kate’s pregnancy caps a jam-packed year of highs and lows for the young royals, who were married in a lav-
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SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca
Riverfront Estates
Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1195 or $1220 along the river. SD $1000. avail. Jan. 2 403-304-7576 347-7545
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Rooms For Rent
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TOKYO — Japan ordered immediate inspections for dozens of highway tunnels in the mountainous country after hundreds of concrete ceiling slabs in one tunnel collapsed onto moving vehicles below, killing nine people. Those killed in Sunday’s accident were travelling in three vehicles in the 4.7-kilometre (3-mile) long Sasago Tunnel about 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Tokyo. The tunnel, on a highway that links the capital to central Japan, opened in 1977. The transport ministry on Monday ordered that inspections be carried out immediately on 49 other tunnels around the country that are either on highways or roads managed by the central government and of similar construction. Police and the highway operator Central Japan Expressway Co. were investigating why the concrete slabs in the Sasago Tunnel collapsed. An inspection of the tunnel’s roof in September found nothing amiss, according to Satoshi Noguchi, a company official. An estimated 270 concrete slabs, each weighing 1.4 metric tons (1.54 short tons), suspended from the arched roof of the tunnel fell over a stretch of about 110 metres (120 yards), Noguchi said. The operator was exploring the possibility that bolts holding a metal piece suspending the panels above the road had become aged, he said. The panels, measuring about 5 metres (16 feet) by 1.2 metres (4 feet), and 8 centimetres (3 inches) thick, were installed when the tunnel was constructed in 1977. Company President and CEO Takekazu Kaneko said that the company was inspecting other tunnels of similar structure, including a parallel tunnel for traffic going in the opposite direction. Both sections of the highway were shut down indefinitely. Recovery work at the tunnel was suspended Monday while the roof was being reinforced to prevent more collapses.
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ish ceremony at Westminster Abbey last year. They have travelled the world extensively as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and weathered the embarrassment of a nude photos scandal, after a tabloid published topless images of the duchess. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, said the news bookended a year that saw the royal family riding high in popular esteem after celebrations of the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. “We’re riding on a royal high at the moment at the end of the Diamond Jubilee year,� he said. “People enjoyed the royal romance last year and now there’s this. It’s just a good news story amid all the doom and gloom.� Speculation about when the couple would start a family has been rife since their wedding. Diana got pregnant just four months after her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981. She also reportedly suffered from morning sickness for months and complained of constant media attention. “The whole world is watching my stomach,� Diana once said. She gave birth to William in 1982 after 16 hours of labour. At his birth, William was given a baby tag marked ‘Baby Wales’ and a 41-gun salute was fired in Hyde Park and the Tower of London.
We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your employment future. If you are interested in a rewarding career, please fax your resume to (780) 418-6201. Email: bhalliday@citadelcarecentre.com Website: www.qualicarehealthservices.com
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the founding president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. The CAHA has a mandate to promote hockey, and builds an amateur code. The CAHA manages the Allan Cup and will introduce the Memorial Cup for junior hockey in 1919. 1884 — The first meeting of Calgary’s town council is held in Boynton Hall. Mayor George Murdock, and councillors S.J. Clarke, N.J. Lindsay, J.H. Milward and S.J. Hogg pass several motions, including to adopt railway time and approve design for a corporation seal.
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. †Until December 13, 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Fusion Hybrid]/ [Fusion (excluding Hybrid), Explorer (excluding Base), Expedition, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/[Mustang V6 Premium and GT (excluding GT500 and BOSS302), Edge (excluding SE), Escape (excluding S)]/[Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2 value leader), F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew (excluding Raptor)], models for a maximum of [36]/ [48]/ [60]/ [72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 36/ 48/ 60/ 72 months, monthly payment is $833.33/ $625.00/ $500.00/ $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $18,999/$29,499/$36,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until December 13, 2012, receive 0%/1.49%/0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $250/$401/$481 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $115/$185/$222 with a down payment of $1,000/$1,900/$1,900 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,269.17/$0 or APR of 0%/1.49%/0% and total to be repaid is $17,999/$28,868.17/$34,599. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. 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Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ††When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. †††Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. 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