Red Deer Advocate, February 19, 2013

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Queen’s cowboys going to ’Vegas WITH RESCUED HORSES, RCMP ‘AMBASSADORS’ TRAVELLING TO THE SUPER BOWL OF RODEOS

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF The Queen’s cowboys have finally made it to the National Finals Rodeo.

Held in Las Vegas at the end of each season, the NFR is the Super Bowl of rodeos, drawing competitors who have earned top points across North America during the year, says Cpl. Dave Heaslip, in charge of livestock investigations for the RCMP in the north part of the province.

Heaslip’s journey as one of the first Mounties to ever make an official appearance at the NFR began two years ago when his counterpart for Southern Alberta, Cpl. Chris Reister, was looking for a black horse.

Heaslip and Reister both keep a small number of saddle horses, used primarily for working cattle. Heaslip also has the benefit of a two-year stint with the RCMP’s renowned Musical Ride.

Based in Didsbury and responsible for livestock investigations in the southern area of the province, Reister had heard that horse buyer Scott Irvine of Crossfield had picked up a couple of black horses.

Reister felt one of those horses might be a good roping prospect that could also be suitable for ceremonial duty with the RCMP. He invited Heaslip, who lives near Ponoka, to come

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RCMP Cpl.Chris Reister with Major, foreground, and Cpl. Dave Heaslip, and Duke, at National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in 2012. down and take a look and, by the way, bring his horse trailer.

Irvine said he divides the horses he buys into two groups.

One group includes the weak, aged, unruly or crippled horses that will be sold to meat processors in either Lacombe or Fort Macleod.

He also keeps a pen of hors-

es that he considers sound and fit for resale.

It was in that pen that Heaslip found the horse he now calls Duke. He was about four years old and a little on the

thin side. He was afraid of people and difficult to catch, but Heaslip liked his looks and felt he had good potential as a saddle horse.

Reister also picked up a horse that he felt would suit his needs with the right care and training.

With Major and Duke in the trailer and ready for a new home, Heaslip and Reister started talking about their fit as ambassadors for the RCMP. It was a conversation with stock contractor Wayne Vold, whose clientele includes the Calgary Stampede and NFR, that started Heaslip and Reister on their path to Las Vegas. Vold’s role with the NFR include helping produce features for Canadian Night.

While working on their commanding officer for consent, the two cowboys found an indoor arena near Ponoka where they could work with their horses.

A major challenge would be to teach two animals that had been largely neglected to accept the noise, crowds and bright lights of the NFR. Duke would have to get past his fear of people if he were to face a crowd of more than 19,000 rodeo fans.

The two men worked on their horses as often as they could, riding them over tarps and playing loud noises, including fireworks, to prepare them for the road ahead.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT

Changes ahead for trash collection

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer residents got their first glimpse on Saturday of a new waste collection system now being contemplated.

An update of the city’s waste management master plan, now underway, includes converting to a system of three bins, colour coded for organics, recyclables and garbage.

The standardized bins would allow automated collection so they could be picked up and emptied by equipment mounted on a truck rather than by hand, said waste management superintendent Janet Whitesell.

She and waste management consultant Christina Seidel from Sonnevera Consulting International set up a booth at Parkland Mall on Saturday to introduce the plan and gauge public response.

The system gives residents more opportunity to divert garbage from the landfill while reducing the physical strain and injuries for trash collectors, who commonly handle 2,000 bags or boxes of trash per day, said Whitesell.

Under the plan now being considered, use of the bins — green for compost, blue for recycling and black for garbage — would become mandatory. People would be asked to buy their bins on an installment program, with the city to maintain and replace them as necessary.

Each home would have a choice of three sizes of bins, depending on their needs.

Seidel said that, as of 2 p.m. on Saturday, she had not heard anyone argue against the proposal.

Of particular note, the new system will divert a large amount of organic waste from the landfill and into a composting system.

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Barend Ridder accepts congratulations and a medal from organizer Sherry Dykstra after finishing a 24-hour speedskating marathon on Sylvan Lake on Monday.

Speed skaters wish way into history HISTORIC MARATHON IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN’S WISH FOUNDATION

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF SYLVAN LAKE — A crew of 17 intrepid speedskaters set a new Canadian record on Sylvan Lake during the weekend.

It’s a record because it has never been done before, participant

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and organizer Art Goelema said of the 24-hour speedskating marathon, in which three teams of skaters covered 608 kilometres in 24 hours, finishing up at 2 p.m. on Monday.

Knees shaking and fighting back tears, participants accepted medals at the finish line while presenting a $10,000 cheque to the

Children’s Wish Foundation.

The final tally will actually be more than that, said Goelema.

Pledges are still coming in and won’t be added up until next Sunday night, at the conclusion of the annual Foothills Speedskating Marathon, which starts on Friday.

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HORSES: Canadian Night They took Duke and Major to the 2012 Calgary Stampede, where the horses and their riders, dressed in the RCMP’s trademark red serge, greeted crowds of people.

Duke was a perfect gentlemen, never moving a muscle except as required, said his proud owner.

They were ready for Vegas.

Heaslip said he was a little apprehensive as he and his partners carried their country’s flag and their organization’s reputation into the NFR arena for Canadian Night on Dec. 13.

They rode through a thick haze of artificial smoke into a bright, noisy arena and stopped at the centre.

A laser light system was flying the Canadian flag around the arena, over the crowds and toward the spot where the horses stood.

Heaslip said he could see Duke eyeing the flag coming from his left.

The horse raised his left foot as it slid by.

“He thought it was real,” said Heaslip.

Duke and Major are now back at their respective homes, learning more about the life of packing cowboys, roping steers and mugging for admirers.

Irvine called it a Cinderella story, where two horses cast off by their previous owners have found knowledgeable and caring owners.

He said he wishes more of the neglected horses that end up in his trailers could find lives like that. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

WASTE: Organic takes up 37% of landfill Organic waste that could be composted currently makes up about 37 per cent of the total amount going into the landfill, not including yard waste, said Seidel.

She said a similar rollout in Calgary did create a backlash, likely because it came at the same time as a change in billing structure.

At the same time that the City of Calgary introduced the automated pickup system and its mandatory bins, it carved trash collection out of its tax structure and moved to a utility billing system.

That caused some shock among city residents who had not been aware before then of what they were paying for waste management, said Seidel.

Red Deerians will see a modest increase in their utility bills to cover the payments for their bins as the new system is rolled out here, said Whitesell.

However, the overall costs of trash collection will

Photo by BRENDA KOSSOWAN/Advocate staff

Waste management consultant Christina Seidel offers Brenda Jonas an iPad to fill out a survey while fiveyear-old Mischa checks out the displays. be reduced over time with labour savings available for waste contractors and the reduction of organic waste going into the landfill, she said.

Surveys now being gathered on the city’s updated waste management plans will be included in a report that will be presented to city council on May 13, said Whitesell.

The report will include plans for a pilot project, which has yet to be laid out, she said. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

WISH: Average cost $10,000 Elisha Jackson, fundraising co-ordinator for Children’s Wish in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, said $10,000 is the average cost of a wish for one child.

Unlike next weekend’s event, which is a formal competition, the 24-hour marathon was strictly a fundraiser, funded by a group of sponsors who ponied up the cash and equipment needed to groom the ice and support the skaters, said Goelema.

He got the ball rolling shortly after last year’s annual marathon, modelling it on similar events that are put on regularly in his home country, the Neth-

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erlands.

Goelema figured that, if they could do it in the Netherland, there was no reason it couldn’t be done in Canada.

Plans started falling in place during a campout he and his wife, Karen had with Rick and Sherry Dykstra, fellow members of the Foothills club.

They buttonholed a few more people and started laying out plans, enlisting a committee of local speedskaters to help with the work.

Sherry Dykstra, largely responsible for keeping the show going while Goelema was out on the ice, had stayed up with the skaters all night and was running short of sleep by cleanup time on Monday.

She was not especially enthusiastic when Goelema suggested they start planning for another 24-hour marathon next year.

Goelema said his biggest worry as the event drew near was that the ice surface was starting to melt. He said there was a point at which he feared the speedskaters would need to run the course on canoes rather than skates.

Thankfully, temperatures dropped and the ice surface was cold and hard for the day — and night — of the event. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Snowmobile operator charged after accident An unidentified snowmobile operator faces a charge of impaired driving causing bodily harm after running over a quad operator near Rocky Mountain House on Sunday.

Rocky RCMP say a STARS air ambulance was dispatched just befofre 10 p.m. to a site east of town, where a group of people had been riding quads and snowmobiles throughout the day.

The lead rider had rolled his quad and was subsequently run over by a snowmobile.

The injured quad rider was taken to hospital in Edmonton for treatment.

Photo by BRENDA KOSSOWAN/Advocate staff

Police took one man into custody after a five-hour standoff at a gravel pit east of Red Deer on Saturday. Blackfalds RCMP blocked roads and set up a command post at a neighbouring farm at about 12:30 p.m. in response to information that an armed man had gone to the Ninkovich gravel pit, across the river from Fort Normandeau, and was threatening to harm himself. Blackfalds RCMP were helped by several units, including Red Deer City RCMP, police dogs, a helicopter and the Emergency Response Team. An unidentified man was taken into police custody at about 5:30 p.m. RCMP report that there were no injuries.

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City crews deal with power failures Keeping the lights on became a challenge for people and businesses in the northeast area of Red Deer on Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged power pole.

There were a couple of minor outages caused by transformer failures early Saturday morning, said Garfield

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However, things got a little dicey and the section of Taylor Drive from 58th Street to 75th Street was closed temporarily when a wooden pole caught fire and dropped wires onto the street at about 8 a.m.

Lee said the problem started when a buildup of ice and dust on an insulator drew a trickle of electricity directly to the pole.

Normally, such an event would cause a bit of smouldering with little other damage, said Lee. However, in this case, the pole caught fire and failed at the top, bringing down the wires it had been supporting.

Crews had to take a number of measures to deal with the failure, including shutting off power while they replaced the pole and reconnected the broken wires.

The result was that, besides the initial power failure in the immediate area, crews had to shut power off to more areas while they replaced the pole.

Between 1,000 and 2,000 customers in the area were affected at one point or another during the day, said Lee. Power in the area was fully restored by 8 p.m., he said.

The fallen wires was a particular concern because of the danger of electricity travelling along the ground in the immediate area, said Lee. An additional failure at traffic lights on the south side of the city was not related to the Taylor Drive incident, he said.

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Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

Oilsands monitoring plan still shows no public results

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer was pretty transitory as it was becoming a city in 1913, with many families passing through to homestead or work on the railroad.

But some families stayed here to help build up the community.

And it’s the descendants of those families — an estimated 200 or so — that the Alberta Genealogical Society wants to hear from in order to compile a written personal history for Red Deer’s centenary.

Society member Linda McKay said people are often surprised to hear she was born in Red Deer, as was her father. “We tend to be called a transient city in a lot of ways . . . so people are surprised to hear that a lot of us have made Red Deer our home” for several generations.

McKay’s grandmother came here as a child with her parents from Ontario in 1911. Opportunities were plentiful for farming or starting businesses — as McKay’s forbearers did, opening a paint store on Ross Street near Gaetz Memorial United Church.

“That was considered to be just outside downtown Red Deer,” said McKay, who noted the actual “downtown” at the time was a small radius near the old train station.

The genealogical society would like other families with century-long roots in the city to share tidbits of their own histories to cumulatively paint a picture of Red Deer’s past. “We want to get a lot of different families, not just the prominent people of Red Deer,” said McKay. “We want (to hear from) regular people whose families were making a living here in 1913.”

You never know what kind of information will turn up, she said, noting that many of the older families have interconnections they may not be aware of.

She believes these personal stories, to be put into a publication for the local library, archives and society, will “give us a better sense of what Red Deer was like 100 years ago” — as well as who lived here, then and now.

The centenary family names will also be printed on bricks for an exhibit that will be part of a fall fair planned for Heritage Ranch.

Interested families can get more information from www.rdgensoc.ab.ca or get in touch with Linda at 403-347-1605, Betty at 403-347-6351, or Ev 403-346-1918. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The revamping of environmental monitoring of the oilsands was supposed to be the federal government’s defence against suspicions of widespread damage.

Now, a full year after Alberta and Ottawa unveiled a three-year plan to set aside their differences and keep a closer watch on the air, water and habitat in northern Alberta, there are still no formal results.

The Conservatives are striving to shore up their environmental credentials in the wake of a public chiding from the federal environmental watchdog and weighty words about climate change from U.S. President Barack Obama.

The centrepiece of Canada’s credibility is the oilsands monitoring program. But progress on that front has become caught up in federal-provincial negotiations about technical details.

“We’re not yet at a stage where we can release the data and say ‘here is what we currently know’,” said Karen Dodds, assistant deputy minister of Environment Canada’s science and technology branch.

But they are getting close, she says.

Federal and provincial scientists have already scaled up their monitoring of the water systems in areas around the oilsands. Because they were able to start their co-operative efforts last year before the spring melt, they were able to gather data from deposits on top of the snow.

The scientists are also bolstering previous work done on air-

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A homeless man in Calgary is recovering from second and third-degree burns after a fire he built to get warm set his pants on fire.

Norman Voyer had been living in a makeshift shelter ever since coming to the city a few months ago to find work.

Voyer built the fire last week, but he dozed off and awoke to find his clothing ablaze.

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duced in the past, and what is still being produced, by an array of regional organizations, said Dodds.

And everyone involved has to agree on how the data should be presented, create standards for the future and relate different data sets together.

“We’re not at that point yet,” she said. Why not? “It’s just time and effort. Folks from both Alberta and my shop are absolutely working full out on this.”

But politics are clearly involved, too. Alberta has long resisted federal involvement in how it manages its natural resources.

While natural resources are indeed a provincial responsibility, environment is a shared federalprovincial jurisdiction.

The province has made it clear that it wants to take a more dominant role in how the oilsands are monitored. To that end, Alberta is setting up an arm’s-length environmental monitoring agency led by scientist Howard Tennant, who pointedly criticized federal involvement when he was appointed last October.

“This is Alberta and it’s our resources and it’s our responsibility,” Tennant said at the time.

“It would be wise for us to work in co-operation with them and enter into contracts but the way I see it they’re not running Alberta.”

And then there is the bill to pay for it all. Industry players have agreed to pay a maximum of $50 million a year for the monitoring, but so far there is no governance structure to collect the money. Key industry players say they don’t want to be involved in paying for research done by some regional groups.

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quality monitoring. On the biodiversity front, they have begun monitoring specific species.

“All in all, on the ground, a significantly increased effort,” Dodds said in an interview.

But the governments’ promises to publish its data for all the world to see, use and judge accordingly have not yet been fulfilled — despite anticipation that the facts would begin flowing before the end of 2012.

“We will make the system highly transparent. We will ensure that the scientific data that is collected from our monitoring and analysis is publicly available with common quality assurances and common practices in place,” Environment Minister Peter Kent said a year ago, at a joint news conference with Alberta Environment Minister Diana McQueen.

“It is critical that we get the development of Canada’s oilsands right.”

The hope is to start releasing data through a publicly accessible portal soon — perhaps by the end of the month, although no date has been made final.

Some types of data would be streamed continuously as scientists produce it. Other data would be released at periodic intervals of three or six months. And other categories would be released more holistically, presented in a way that would prevent analysts from coming to spurious conclusions based on a partial picture, Dodds said.

Even though researchers are already producing different types of information, the program can’t publish until it can reconcile its current data with information pro-

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Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

Nation on cusp of a crisis GETTING ALBERTA’S OIL MOVING IS CRITICAL TO CANADA’S ECONOMIC WELL-BEING This country is fast approaching crunch time.

Just lend an ear to some of the words being tossed around by the country’s business and political leaders.

Canadian oil is not getting to export markets, creating what is being described as the country’s “biggest challenge” in decades. It has TIM been deemed a “crisis” in AlHARPER berta and is causing “concern” in Ottawa, where Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has chosen rather cooler language.

A reversal of the flow of oil is sought as a means to turn around an “apocalyptic” economic situation in New Brunswick and every environmental syllable uttered by Barack Obama is fiercely parsed here for clues to the future of our southern export market.

Something has to give, because there is simply too much at stake.

Canada’s inability to move its most lucrative export at world price, according to a CIBC analysis cited in a new report by the Canadian Chamber of

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Commerce, cost our economy an estimated $19 billion last year, more than $50 million per day. Another analysis broke it down further, putting the cost to each Canadian at $1,200 per year.

But how to unlock this pipeline gridlock?

First, Ottawa has to convince First Nations and environmentalists that it is paying more than just lip service to their legitimate concerns. It must also convince its potential customers of the same.

Then, and only then, it can move the oil.

But west, south or east?

Here’s some handicapping on how — or if — our resource riches will get to key export markets.

West: It is likely too late to save the largest westward route, the $6.5-billion Enbridge pipeline from the Alberta oilsands to the British Columbia coast.

It is opposed by a powerful environmental movement, most of the First Nations in the province, conditionally by the Liberal government of B.C. and unconditionally by New Democrats, who may take power in about eight weeks.

The National Energy Board has until the end of the year to pronounce on the pipeline proposal and Prime Minister Stephen Harper could forge ahead regardless, but the political price would be too high. This proposal appears dead.

South: The future of the Keystone

XL pipeline rests with Obama, but an expected pro forma approval has been thrown into question because of the U.S. president’s sudden concern with climate change.

An initial meeting between new Secretary of State John Kerry and his Canadian counterpart, John Baird, appeared somewhat cool, heaping further anxiety into the mix. Last weekend, thousands rallied in Washington to oppose the pipeline.

Most still expect Keystone to finally get the Obama nod, probably by early summer, couched by the administration as needed energy security and likely as part of a package that includes a number of clean energy initiatives.

But an increase in U.S. supply and the growth of fracking makes Alberta bitumen less crucial, and Ottawa is aware that a preoccupation with a southern market is a losing proposition.

Keystone XL is still important, but it is no solution.

East: It appears time to get bullish on the option of a pipeline from Alberta to Saint John, N.B., where it can head to market.

It has the support of Jim Prentice, a former Conservative cabinet minister and a possible one-day leader of the party. It is backed by Frank McKenna, a former New Brunswick premier and Canadian ambassador to the U.S. and a man who could have been federal

Liberal leader. It has the OK of federal Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair, with his usual environmental caveats. It has the support of the federal government.

McKenna says the proposal has near unanimous backing in New Brunswick because his home is “facing unprecedented challenges to our survivability as a province.”

The advantages are clear — it provides a means for Alberta crude to get to an export market, it weans the Maritimes off more expensive imported crude and it creates much-needed jobs in Quebec and New Brunswick, at least 5,700 of them in the immediate term, says McKenna.

The wild card remains Quebec Premier Pauline Marois. She has met with Alberta Premier Alison Redford on the proposal, and Redford says she does not believe Marois would block the pipeline. Marois this week meets with her New Brunswick counterpart, David Alward.

The need to move Alberta oil, in an environmentally responsible manner, is not an Alberta issue. Nor is it a British Columbia issue or a New Brunswick issue, but a Canadian issue that should engage Ontarians as deeply as Albertans.

It is ironic that the final piece of this national puzzle could rest with a sovereigntist premier in Quebec.

Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer. He can be reached at tharper@thestar.ca.

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We must heed environment commissioner’s warnings When the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded in 2010, killing 11 people and spewing massive amounts of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, it cost more than $40 billion to mop up the mess. In Canada, an oil company would only be liable for $30 million, leaving taxpayers on the hook for the rest.

That’s just one of a litany of flaws that Canada’s environment commissioner identified with the government’s approach to environmental protection. According to environment and sustainable development commissioner Scott Vaughan, who released a final series of audits before stepping down, the federal government’s failure to proDAVID tect the environment is putSUZUKI ting Canadians’ health and economy at risk.

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“We know that there is a boom in natural resources in this country and I think what we need now — given the gaps, given the problems we found — is a boom in environmental protection in this country as well,” Vaughan told the Globe and Mail. He added that not dealing with the risks will cause economic losses as well as damage to human health and the environment because it will cost more to clean up problems than prevent them.

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Beyond the high costs of cleaning up after environmental contamination or disasters, he notes the government doesn’t even have a handle on some of the

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“The government does not know the actual cost of its support to the fossil fuel sector,” he reports, adding that it has no idea how much its sector-bysector approach to greenhouse gas emissions will cost either, even though that was a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol, which the government bailed on, arguing it was too expensive.

The government has also steadfastly refused to consider putting a price on carbon, through a carbon tax and/or cap-and-trade, even though economists point to the ever-growing mountain of evidence that those are effective ways to reduce carbon emissions.

With an expected doubling of fracking wells, from 200,000 to 400,000, and tripling of tanker traffic off the West Coast, we can’t afford such a lax approach.

Our prime minister has responded mostly with slogans and platitudes, but others in government say the issues will be addressed. For the sake of our country’s future, we must demand that they keep that promise and recognize the crucial role the environment commissioner has in analyzing Canada’s environmental practices and recommending improvements for environmental performance.

Given our government’s current record of ignoring scientific evidence and gutting environmental laws and programs, it will have to do a lot more to convince Canadians that it doesn’t see environmentalists and environmental regulation simply as impediments to fossil fuel development.

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At least 3,000 confirmed dead at residential schools

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — At least 3,000 children, including four under the age of 10 found huddled together in frozen embrace, are now known to have died during attendance at Canada’s Indian residential schools, according to new unpublished research.

While deaths have long been documented as part of the disgraced residential school system, the findings are the result of the first systematic search of government, school and other records.

“These are actual confirmed numbers,” Alex Maass, research manager with the Missing Children Project, told The Canadian Press from Vancouver.

“All of them have primary documentation that indicates that there’s been a death, when it occurred, what the circumstances were.”

The number could rise further as more documents — especially from government archives — come to light.

The largest single killer, by far, was disease.

For decades starting in about 1910, tuberculosis was a consistent killer — in part because of widespread ignorance over how diseases were spread.

“The schools were a particular breeding ground for (TB),” Maass said.

“Dormitories were incubation wards.”

The Spanish flu epidemic in 19181919 also took a devastating toll on students — and in some cases staff. For example, in one grim three-month period, the disease killed 20 children at a residential school in Spanish, Ont., the records show.

While a statistical analysis has yet to be done, the records examined over

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A tin marker, likely issued by the Dept. of Indian Affairs, marks the resting place of a student from the St Joseph’s Indian residential school in Chapleau, Ont. New research has found at least 3,000 children are now known to have died during attendance at Canada’s disgraced Indian residential schools. the past few years also show children also died of malnutrition or accidents.

Schools consistently burned down, killing students and staff. Drownings or exposure were another cause.

In all, about 150,000 First Nations children went through the church-run residential school system, which ran from the 1870s until the 1990s. In many cases, native kids were forced to attend under a deliberate federal policy of “civilizing” Aboriginal Peoples.

Many students were physically, mentally and sexually abused. Some

committed suicide. Some died fleeing their schools.

One heart-breaking incident that drew rare media attention at the time involved the deaths of four boys — two aged 8 and two aged 9 — in early January 1937.

A Canadian Press report from Vanderhoof, B.C., describes how the four bodies were found frozen together in slush ice on Fraser Lake, barely a kilometre from home.

The “capless and lightly clad” boys had left an Indian school on the south

end of the lake “apparently intent on trekking home to the Nautley Reserve,” the article states.

A coroner’s inquest later recommended “excessive corporal discipline” of students be “limited.”

Acting Aboriginal Affairs Minister James Moore, speaking in Vancouver, called the deaths a “horrific circumstance” of the Indian residential school system.

“The residential school fact of Canada’s history is a Canadian tragedy,” Moore said.

The records reveal the number of deaths only fell off dramatically after the 1950s, although some fatalities occurred into the 1970s.

In fact, Maass said, student deaths were so much part of the system, architectural plans for many schools included cemeteries that were laid out in advance of the building.

Maass, who has a background in archeology, said researchers had identified 50 burial sites as part of the project.

About 500 of the victims remain nameless. Documentation of their deaths was contained in Department of Indian Affairs year-end reports based on information from school principals.

The annual death reports were consistently done until 1917, when they abruptly stopped.

“It was obviously a policy not to report them,” Maass said.

In the 1990s, thousands of victims sued the churches that ran the 140 schools and the Canadian government.

A $1.9-billion settlement of the lawsuit in 2007 prompted an apology from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and the creation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Police squads bracing for cuts after federal program expires MONTREAL — The windup of a federal program that was aimed at putting more cops on the street is threatening anti-gang squads and aboriginal police and could stretch existing police resources across the country, law enforcement officials say.

The Police Officer Recruitment Fund was set up in 2008 with the aim of adding 2,500 more police officers in Canada.

The federal government budgeted $400 million for the fund as part of its tough-on-crime agenda.

Provinces were given the responsibility of deciding how to spend the money and the two most populous ones received the biggest share, with $156 million going to Ontario and $92.3 million to Quebec.

In Quebec, several regional organized-crime squads were set up as well as Project Eclipse, a Montreal city police unit originally targeting street gangs which has since had its mandate widened to focus on organized crime. The force’s cyber-crime squad has also been beefed up.

That eclipse squad is one of the units fighting a renewal of Mob violence linked to a power struggle in the Montreal Mafia.

Now its future is in doubt, as the program ends in March.

Montreal police Chief Marc Parent said in an interview the force is trying to keep the funds flowing.

“We’re still working on it with the federal minister to make sure we can have a good discussion about the reality we have in Montreal,” he said. “We still are positive that we can find a solution about that.

“I’m still optimistic.”

In Alberta, $42.4 million from the fund allowed for the hiring of 83 officers to bolster the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, which has targeted gangs, drugs and child exploitation throughout the province since 2006.

However, Michelle Davio, a spokeswoman for the provincial Justice and Solicitor General Department, said funding for the 83 positions will extend to the 2014-15 budget year because of when it began to be allocated.

The federal government had little to say when asked about the program.

Julie Carmichael, a spokeswoman for Public Safety Minister Vic

Toews, responded in an email that reaffirmed the government’s committment to cracking down on gangs.

“We were pleased to make a significant onetime investment in the provinces and territories to help them bolster their police forces and ensure they had the tools to crack down on gun, gang and drug crime,”

she said in an email.

“We will continue to crack down on gangs and organized crime across the country through tough measures, like our new sentences for gun crimes associated with organized crime, including drive-by shootings.”

But Chief Stephen Tanner, who is president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police,

was less upbeat in an interview and predicted difficult consequences ahead as the funding ends.

He pointed particularly to shortfalls in aboriginal policing, where 11 officers will likely be cut from the 150-strong Nishnawabe-Aski Police Service, one of North America’s largest indigenous police depart-

ments.

“That’s critical for them,” said Tanner, who is also chief of the Halton Regional Police Service.

Tanner pointed out the Nishnawabe-Aski force, which is spread out across 34 communities, polices some of the most impoverished small towns in Ontario’s far north.

“They may have to withdraw their services from one or two small communities,” Tanner said. “If they have to do that, the Ontario Provincial Police may be forced to go in to police those communities.”

That would place further strain on the OPP at a time when it’s looking at cutting officers, he said.

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Family of victim wants answers in Pistorius shooting JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The family of Oscar Pistorius’ slain girlfriend wants answers, her mother told a Johannesburg newspaper, as South Africans braced to hear why prosecutors believe a national hero murdered the model who was shot multiple times.

June Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp’s mother, told The Times in a front page interview published Monday: “Why? Why my little girl? Why did this happen? Why did he do this?”

“Just like that she is gone,” the newspaper quoted her as saying in what it described as an emotional telephone interview. “In the blink of an eye and a single breath, the most beautiful person who ever lived is no longer here.”

Pistorius, who remains in custody in a red-brick, one-story police station in Pretoria, is set to return to court Tuesday for the start of his bail hearing. It will be the first opportunity for the prosecution to describe evidence police gathered against the 26-yearold double-amputee runner and the reasons why he was charged with murder. Prosecutors allege the killing was premeditated.

Pistorius’ family denies he committed murder though they have not addressed

Russian scientists recover meteor fragments from lake THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW — Scientists have found more than 50 tiny fragments of a meteor that exploded over Russia’s Ural Mountains, and preliminary tests are turning up information about its contents.

However, local residents seem more interested in the black market value of the fragments.

As they search for their own pieces of the meteor, sales offers already are filling the Internet, and police are warning all purchasers to prepare for possible fraud.

The meteor — which injured nearly 1,500 people and caused widespread property damage in Chelyabinsk city on Friday — was the largest recorded space rock to hit Earth in more than a century.

Health officials said 46 of the injured remain hospitalized.

Viktor Grokhovsky, who led the expedition from Urals Federal University, said Monday that 53 fragments of the meteor have been plucked from the ice-covered Chebarkul Lake.

He said they are less than a centimetre (half an inch) in size, about 10 per cent iron, and belong to the chondrite type, the most common variation of meteorites found on Earth.

Friday’s meteor left a six-meter-wide (20-footwide) hole in the ice covering the lake.

Divers inspecting it have found nothing at the bottom, but Grokhovsky said a fragment as large as 50-60 centimetres (2024 inches) could eventually be found there.

Meanwhile, workers in the city remained busy replacing acres of windows shattered by a powerful shockwave caused by the meteor’s strike, which NASA said released 500 kilotons of energy, the power equivalent to more than 30 Hiroshima bombs.

The local governor estimated the damage at 1 billion rubles ($33 million) and said he hopes the federal government will provide at least half that amount.

whether he shot her. When word first emerged about the killing there was speculation in the local media that Steenkamp had been mistaken for an intruder in Pistorius’ home.

Police have said that was not something they were considering.

In an email to The Associated Press on Monday, Pistorius’ longtime track coach — who was yet to comment — said he believes the killing was an accident.

“I pray that we can all, in time, come through this challenging situation following the accident and I am looking forward to the day I can get my boy back on the track,” Ampie Louw wrote in his statement.

“I am still in shock following the heart-breaking events that occurred last week and my thoughts and prayers are with both of the families involved.”

Pistorius’ top sponsor, Nike, said in a brief statement to the AP on Monday that it “has no plans for Oscar Pistorius in upcoming campaigns.” They declined to give any further information.

While Pistorius goes to court, Steenkamp’s funeral will also be held Tuesday in her hometown of Port Elizabeth on South Africa’s southern coast, her family said. It is to be a private ceremony at a local crematorium, closed to the public and media.

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one day at a time,” Reeva Steenkamp’s brother Adam Steenkamp said outside the family home.

“But at the moment it’s family coming together and the one person who would be the strongest, who held us all together, is unfortunately not here anymore — and that’s my sister.”

A 29-year-old blonde model, law graduate and reality TV contestant, Reeva Steenkamp died last week of multiple gunshot wounds inside Pistorius’ upscale house in a gated community in the eastern suburbs of the capital, Pretoria.

Police said they arrived in the predawn hours of Thursday — Valentine’s Day — to find paramedics trying to revive Steenkamp and said that she had been shot four times.

A 9 mm pistol was recovered from the scene. Pistorius was arrested and charged with murder the same day.

Prosecutors said in Pistorius’ first court appearance Friday that they would pursue a more serious premeditated murder charge against the Olympian and world’s most high-profile disabled athlete.

In a statement initially given only to the AP and two South African reporters over the weekend, Arnold Pistorius, Oscar’s uncle, said the prosecution’s own case would show there was no murder.

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In this undated photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva Steenkamp poses on set during the shooting of the reality show Tropika Island of Treasure. South Africa’s national broadcaster says it will screen the show featuring the dead model girlfriend of double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at Pistorius’ home. tion,” he said, “and that the state’s own case, including its own forensic evidence, strongly refutes any possibility of a premeditated murder or indeed any murder at all.”

The bail hearing, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, will be the first time both the prosecutors and defence will show their hands about the ev-

idence involved in the killing, said Stephen Tuson, an adjunct law professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.

“There will kind of be a little trial within a trial,” Tuson said of the start of a court case that will likely grip South Africa and much of the world — possibly for years.

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Rebels get set for big week LOOKING TO MOVE INTO FOURTH PLACE IN CONFERENCE WITH GOOD WEEK AT HOME JOHN TAVARES

TAVARES GETS NHL’S FIRST STAR Forwards John Tavares of the New York Islanders and Kiri Tlusty of the Carolina Hurricanes as well a as Anaheim Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth were named the NHL’s three stars of the week Monday. Tavares was the first star with seven points — including a league-high five goals — in three games.

Tavares was the first player taken in the 2009 NHL entry draft.

Fasth was the second star after winning all three of his starts. The 30-year-old native of Sweden posted a 1.89 goals-against average and .935 save percentage. Tlusty received the third star after recording four goals and two assists in helping Carolina win three straight games.

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Coming off an emotional week in which the team mourned the loss of good friend Kale Williams, the Red Deer Rebels are now looking at a week of opportunities.

Opportunities such as moving into fourth place in the WHL’s Eastern Conference and/or opening some space between themselves and their closest pursuers.

“It’s a big week coming up for us,” Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter said Monday, on the eve of tonight’s 7 p.m. home-ice engagement with the Regina Pats. “We’ve been able to win some games at home lately and we have to continue to play well here and get points.

“Look at the standings. We have a chance to move further ahead of teams and the Regina game is the game in hand we have on a lot of teams, so we need to take care of our own business.

“That’s the biggest thing — keep winning at home.”

The Rebels, who trail the fourth-place Prince Albert Raiders by a single point and have played one game less than the next four teams — Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Kootenay and Lethbridge — down the line, will play three games on the weekend. The Rebels are at Lethbridge Friday, host the Raiders Saturday and take on the Tigers Sunday at Medicine Hat. If their penalty kill continues to excel

as it has for most of the season, the Rebels will give themselves a better than even chance of winning more than their share of the contests.

“Our detail has been good and we’ve done a real good job with our execution,” said Sutter, in reference to a penalty kill that’s ranked third in the league with an 85 per cent success rate. “It’s not a complicated penalty kill by any means. It’s about reading some situations, but it’s mostly about positional play.

“When we get a chance to pressure, we pressure. But mostly, it comes down to execution . . . executing it the right way.”

Another reason for the Rebels’ lofty pen-

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Today

● Senior high basketball: Rocky Mountain House at Hunting Hills, Lindsay Thurber at Lacombe, Wetaskiwin at Ponoka, Stettler at Camrose; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● WHL: Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium.

Wednesday

● JV basketball: Ponoka at Hunting Hills, Lindsay Thurber at Stettler, Notre Dame at Rocky Mountain House; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Three Hills, first game of best-of-three North survivor series, 8 p.m.

Thursday

● Senior high basketball: Lindsay Thurber at Hunting Hills; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● College women’s hockey: MacEwan at RDC, first game of best-ofthree semifinal, 7 p.m., Arena.

Friday

● College volleyball: ACAC women’s championship at RDC. ● WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Sylvan Lake, second game of bestof-seven provincial semifinal, 8:30 p.m., Multiplex.

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alty kill percentage is their reasonably regular habit of staying out of the box.

“You can’t be a team that’s taking seven or eight minor penalties a night and think you can get away with it,” said Sutter. “There are nights we’ve done that and we’ve had to be sharp on the penalty kill right away.

“Something that we as coaches have stressed is being a more disciplined team and we’ve done a pretty good job that way.

We can’t be taking penalties in the offensive zone. We’ve got to be tighter and better at that. But our average now is three to four penalties a game, which is a significant difference over what it was.” ● Winger Cory Millette, who’s been idle since suffering a concussion Jan. 9 at Swift Current, was cleared Monday to commence with cardiovascular training.

“He’ll start riding the bike and if that goes well he’ll skate on his own right away and could possibly have a full practice with the team by the end of the week,” said Sutter.

The Rebels bench boss, however, didn’t venture a guess as to when Millette will return to the active roster.

“He needs time to get himself into shape,” said Sutter. “He hasn’t been on the ice in a long time and he needs to work on his game conditioning and skating. I like our lineup the way it is right now. He’s going to have to work to push somebody out of it.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith makes a blocker save as Calgary Flames winger Curtis Glencross, sets a screen during an NHL game, Monday, in Glendale, Ariz.

Coyotes 4 Flames 0 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mike Smith stopped 29 shots, Keith Yandle scored in the opening minute of the first period and Mikkel Boedker did the same to start the third, lifting the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

Yandle knocked in a rebound 41 seconds into the game for his fourth point in two games and Boedker scored 30 seconds into the third by squeezing a puck between Calgary goalie Danny Taylor’s pads in front of a standingroom only crowd at Jobing.com Arena.

That was enough for Smith, who was sharp all night for his 22nd career shutout and third this season.

Antoine Vermette and Raffi Torres each added goals in the third period, David Moss had two assists against his former team and Oliver Ekman-Larsson added two assists in Phoenix’s sixth win in eight games.

Taylor stopped 33 shots in his first NHL start.

The Flames have played well lately despite their revolving door of goaltenders. Starter Miikka Kirprusoff hasn’t played since Feb. 5 because of a sprained knee and Calgary sent Leland Irving to Abbotsford of the AHL after he gave up two goals on four shots in 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Friday.

Joey MacDonald, picked up off waivers from Detroit last week, earned his first victory with Calgary after the

Flames rallied with three goals in the third period for a 4-3 win over the Stars on Sunday night, giving them at least a point in three of four games.

Against the Coyotes, Flames coach Bob Hartley decided to go with Taylor, whose only previous NHL experience was one period with the Los Angeles Kings during the 2007-08 season. Phoenix got to him right away, with Yandle punching in a rebound after a sharpangle shot from Moss, a former Flame, caromed off Taylor into the slot.

The Coyotes beat Taylor again early in the third period when a shot by Ekman-Larsson bounced hard off the back boards to the other side of the goal. Taylor dropped to his knees as he scrambled around the crease, but Boedker’s shot slipped between his legs and bounced off his right pad into the goal.

Vermette, who had an assist on Boedker’s goal, scored later in period by swatting the puck in during a scramble in front, and Torres scored on a wrister from along the right boards.

That was more than enough for Phoenix.

The Coyotes have gotten back to their defence-first style after a rough start to the season, earning at least a point in eight of 10 games, including a pair of shutouts by Smith.

Smith was sharp again against the Flames, positionally sound and tracking the puck well as the Coyotes limited the chances in front of him in the first period.

Generals march over Admirals in series opener

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Generals 6 Admirals 0 On most days, the Bentley Generals don’t need any help.

The Sylvan Lake Admirals should have realized that heading into Monday’s opener of their best-of-seven senior AAA hockey provincial semifinal with the heavily-favoured Generals.

Instead, the Admirals marched to the penalty box on a multitude of occasions and gave up three power-play goals in a 6-0 loss before 1,100 fans at the Red Deer Arena.

The game was scoreless through 20 minutes, then the Generals’ power play went to work. Matt Stefanishion, from the high slot, notched the only goal Bentley would need 40 seconds into the middle frame, one-timing a pass from Travis Brigley with the Admirals two men short.

With Bentley still enjoying a man advantage, Curtis Austring scored on a tip-in from the side of the net 32 seconds later, and then added another power-play marker at 3:22, hitting the top corner from 12 feet out.

“It was good to see our power play get it going,” said Generals head coach Brandin Cote. “In our last series (Chinook League championship) against Fort Saskatchewan we had a little bit of a rough one in that department. Today, we told the guys to just keep it simple and I think after the first couple of power plays we found our groove.

Again, we just kept it simple, got pucks to the net and found a few goals and got our confidence that way.

“So our power play did a great job and hopefully we keep that going the rest of the series.”

The Generals notched two more goals before the middle period concluded, with Stefanishion scoring at 16:10 and Sean Robertson connecting 40 seconds later, deflecting Brett Thurston’s point shot past Admirals netminder Andy Williams.

Brett Robertson closed out the scoring with 1:32 remaining in the game, his centering pass going in off Williams’ pad. Wil-

liams, the Admirals’ best player Monday, turned aside 33 shots, while Jase Weslosky made 18 saves to secure the shutout.

“I like the way we forechecked, I liked the way we pursued the puck,” said Cote.

“At the end of the day, it’s tough to control a team that’s playing four lines and just going, going, going . . . rolling over the lines.

Overall, we were solid all over the ice. We didn’t have to do a lot defensively and when we did our goalie was there.”

Referee Ryan Bennett doled out 16 minor penalties, including 13 to Sylvan Lake.

The Admirals were on the power play on just two occasions — both in the third period with the outcome no longer in doubt — and one was all of 26 seconds long.

“Any time you take 12 penalties to none basically, you’re going to be in trouble,” said Admirals GM/head coach Jason Stephens. “They had a few on the power play tonight and that’s the difference in the game right there.

“We’ve been off three weeks, it’s been a while since we played. But I thought in the first period we played well, we stuck to the system. But in the second period it just started to get away from us. The penalties just caught up to us.”

The Admirals, clearly, will have to steer clear of the penalty box if they hope to get back into the series, which continues Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Multiplex.

“Five on five I thought we were right there with them all night,” said Stephens.

“Bentley has a great squad, they’ve built a good team to compete in the Allan Cup (the Generals will host the national senior AAA championship tournament April 15-20 at the Arena).

“I think we’re a team that if we utilize our team speed and stick to the system, we’re OK five on five. But we definitely have to stay out of the special teams situations.”

The third game in the series will be played Saturday at Bentley, with a fourth game to go March 1 at Sylvan Lake. Additional games, if needed, are scheduled for March 2 at Bentley, March 8 at Sylvan Lake

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Bentley Generals’ Travis Brigley fights off a check from Sylvan Lake Admiral Chris Neurauter while going towards the net during the first game of their provincial semifinal series at the Arena, Monday. and March 9 at Bentley. ● Joshua Harneau fired three goals and Blair Manning had a goal and three helpers as the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs opened the other Alberta AAA semifinal Saturday with an 8-5 win over the visiting Stony Plain Eagles.

Joel Andresen notched three goals in a losing cause. The series continues Friday at Stony Plain. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Rush wins two-man World Cup title

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SOCHI, Russia — Canada’s Lyndon Rush and Jesse Lumsden captured the overall World Cup two-man bobsled title after sliding to fourth place in Saturday’s season-ending race at the Sochi Olympics venue.

Rush, from Sylvan Lake, and Lumsden, from Burlington, Ont., recorded a two-run time of one minute 54.41 seconds to finish just shy of the medals on the 17-corner track.

Still, it was good enough to clinch the World Cup crown.

“I have always really wanted to win an overall title, and this feels great,” Rush said. “The Sochi track is awesome. Everything about it is big and impressive. It is by far the nicest facility on tour.”

Rush, a runner-up last season at the world championships, won two World Cup victories and four podium finishes with brakemen Lumsden and Lascelles Brown.

Rush finished 54 points ahead of Latvia’s Oskars Melbardis for the title.

Germany’s Manuel Machata was third, 152 points back.

“It is a great way to finish off the two-man season,” Lumsden said.

“It truly was a team effort this year.

Lascelles and I both pushed Team Rush onto the podium, and Lyndon

was awesome navigating the tracks.

I am very proud of what we accomplished.”

Beat Hefti of Switzerland and pusher Thomas Lamparter won the race at the Sanki Sliding Centre in 1:53.76.

Thomas Florschuetz of Germany was 0.30 seconds behind to finish second.

Oskars Melbardis of Latvia was 0.40 back in third place.

The men’s title comes a day after Canada’s Kaillie Humphries and Chelsea Valois were crowned the women’s overall World Cup champions.

Brown teamed up with Calgary’s Chris Spring on Saturday to finish sixth. Justin Kripps of Summerland, B.C., and Neville Wright of Edmonton were 18th.

Mellisa Hollingsworth of Eckville ended her injury-plagued season with a 14th-place finish in women’s skeleton.

“It’s one of the worst seasons I have had in a long time,” she said. “I didn’t feel prepared at all for this race, but hope when we come back next fall to put the little I did learn into action immediately and build on it.

“It has been a long season, but I’m looking forward to getting back to Canada, get refreshed and hungry for a quality summer of training.”

Cassie Hawrysh of Brandon, Man., finished 16th.

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World Cup winners Canadian team Lyndon Rush, left, and Jesse Lumsden pose after the award ceremony at the FIBT Bob & Skeleton World Cup 2013, in Krasnaya Polyana resort, east of Sochi, Russia, Saturday.

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here after leading a big East comeback. This time, he scored 19 points but shot only 7 of 18 after making 60 per cent of his shots in six straight games before the break.

“I’m known for my defence. I can defend. I’m pretty smart with my defence,” said Bryant, who got the nod from Jordan over James based on his five championship rings.

Carmelo Anthony led the East with 26 points and 12 rebounds.

“I think we played really good defence at the end of the game as a team,” Durant said. “Kobe was really going with the ball. It’s tough to stop LeBron, but he did his best. He was able to block a few of his shots.

But CP did a really good job of keeping us in the game.”

The first dunk of the game came 16 seconds in, Paul throwing a pass to Griffin as part of the West’s 7-0 start. The West led after each of the first three quarters, though was never ahead by more than eight points through three periods.

They finally pushed it into double figures early in the fourth fueled by former Oklahoma City teammates Russell Westbrook and James Harden, but couldn’t put it away until a late run behind the guys from the city of Los Angeles — who along with Lakers centre Dwight Howard gave Los Angeles all but one of the West’s starting spots.

Paul hit two 3-pointers, Bryant made a layup, and his block of James led to Durant’s dunk that made it 136-126.

Griffin had one last forceful dunk to help close it out, throwing a pass to himself off the backboard and climbing high in his neon green sneakers to slam it home and make it 142-134.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Pats have dropped their last three games and have fallen out of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.

Regina is 2-70-1 in its last 10 games and sits 12th in the conference with a 20-33-3-3 record. A few of the brights spots for the Pats this season are former Red Deer Rebels LW Lane Scheidl, who leads all Regina scorers with 29 goals and 65 points, LW Morgan Klimchuk (29-32-61) and LW Chandler Stephenson, who has contributed 12 goals and 32 points in just 34 games . . . The Pats have been hit hard by injuries and currently have five players out of their lineup . . . Former Rebels C Marc McCoy has scored five goals and added three assists in 17 games since being traded to Regina in December. D Stephen Hak, who was dealt from the Rebels to the Pats in September, has two goals and two assists in 45 outings and is a team worst minus-19 . . . Netminder Matt Hewitt has been a workhorse with a 13-22-2-3 record. He is 23rd in the league with a 3.41 goals-against average and has also posted two shutouts and sports a .900 save percentage.

Injuries: Regina — D Luke Fenske (upper body, indefinite), D Tye Hand (upper body, indefinite), C Dryden Hunt (upper body, indefinite), D Colton Jobke (lower body, 1-2 weeks), RW Jack Rodewald (upper body, 1 week).

Red Deer — LW Cory Millette (upper body, week-to-week), LW Jesse Miller (upper body, indefinite).

Special teams: Regina — Power play 17.1 per cent, 15th overall; penalty kill 74.5 per cent, 20th. Red Deer — Power play 17 per cent, 16th overall; penalty kill 84.9 per cent, third.

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West Team’s Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star game Sunday, in Houston.

West 143 East 138 HOUSTON — LeBron James had the ball in his hands and a comeback on his mind.

Kobe Bryant blocked those plans — twice.

He may not leap like Blake Griffin, but Bryant can still get up when he needs to, especially when the defenceless part of the All-Star game is over and it’s time to stop somebody — even the league’s best player.

Bryant blocked James’ jumper, turning it into a dunk by Kevin Durant that helped the Western Conference put away the East 143-138 on Sunday.

On Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday, the players most often compared to him turned the final minutes into a 1-on-1 duel, and it went to Bryant — the guy Jordan said he’d pick between the two.

“It was a great block,” Durant said. “I haven’t really seen any MVP get a jumper blocked like that. It was a really great play.”

Chris Paul had 20 points, 15 assists and won MVP honours, and Durant scored 30 points. Griffin finished with 19, joining his Clippers teammate, Paul, in creating Lob City deep in the heart of Texas.

“You just want to play fast. I like to throw the lob. I like to see guys hit 3s,” Paul said. “When we’re out on the court with all that firepower, why wouldn’t you want to make passes? You’ve got KD filling one of the lanes, you’ve got Blake, Kobe on the wing. There’s nothing like it.”

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Merrick wins on old stomping grounds JOHN MERRICK TAKES NOTHERN TRUST OPEN AT RIVERIA AFTER BEATING CHARLIE BELJAN IN PLAYOFF

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — John Merrick never allowed himself to think about winning at Riviera.

Not when he was a kid attending his local PGA Tour event. Not when he was at UCLA and could play the fabled course. And certainly not late Sunday afternoon in a playoff when he faced a daunting 3-iron shot under a row of eucalyptus trees, and his opponent was in the middle of the fairway with a wedge in his hand.

No wonder Merrick was at a loss for words when he won the Northern Trust Open.

“Yeah, you dream,” Merrick said, his eyes still glossy. “When you’re alone sometimes, you think about different scenarios of winning tournaments. It was fun. We would always play here at UCLA and have great games out here. To be able to play the tournament was a dream of mine. But to win? I can’t describe it. It’s so much fun.”

Merrick hit the perfect shot under the trees on the 18th to escape with par, and he followed with another flawless shot to a skinny section of the 10th green on the second playoff hole to 18 feet. He made another par, and won when Charlie Beljan missed a 5-foot par putt.

It was the second straight year the Northern Trust Open was decided in a playoff on the 10th, a diabolical par 4 at 315 yards that requires skill and strategy, a hole where players are happy to walk off with par. Beljan made bogey twice on the 10th, once in a regulation and then when the tournament was on the line.

He went long and left both times, and in the playoff, his chip didn’t quite

reach the green and he took three putts from 70 feet.

“I think you could play here 10,000 times and still not know how to play No. 10,” he said. “Eighteen is a great golf hole. I just find it tough that we go to No. 10 to play a playoff hole. I think it’s a great hole, don’t get me wrong.

I’m not knocking it. But it’s just a tough hole to have a playoff on. We might as well go and put a windmill out there and hit some putts.”

Beljan, famous for having an anxiety attack when he won at Disney late last year, holed an 18-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole, similar to the theatrics provided last year by Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, to close with a 4-under 67 and wind up in a playoff.

Merrick, who grew up in Long Beach, had a number of big breaks on the back nine. None was bigger than his second shot on the par-5 17th headed toward the trees, only to find that he had just enough of a gap to go for the green and make par. He had a 69 and finished on 11-under 273.

He also hit the trees with his tee shot on the 15th, and while it left him a hybrid to reach the green, it could have gone anywhere.

“You give me 100 balls off that tee, I’m not going to be there in that spot,” Merrick said. “I just hit a bad tee shot and was able to make par there.”

Such are the breaks it takes to win, and for Merrick, it was a long time coming. He won in his 169th start on the PGA Tour, earned another trip to the Masters and is virtually assured to qualifying for his first World Golf Championship next month at Doral.

Fredrik Jacobson missed a 4-foot par putt on the 18th hole that would have put the Swede in a playoff. He wound up with a 69 and tied for third

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John Merrick, right, and his caddie Ryan Goble celebrate Merrick’s victory in the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Sunday. Merrick hit two clutch shots that led to two pars in a sudden-death playoff to win the tournament. with Charl Schwartzel (70) and Bill Haas (73), who also had chances to win at different stages in their rounds.

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., closed with a 72, and finished eight shots back at 281.

The final round contained far more drama than anyone imagined at the start of the day, when Haas had a threeshot lead. Six players were separated by one shot going into the final hour at Riviera, and it easily could have been a repeat of that six-man playoff in 2001 in the cold rain.

This pleasant day of bright sunshine

brought a few cloudy moments.

Hunter Mahan was tied for the lead after a 30-foot birdie on the 14th, only to drop four shots on the last four holes. Nothing stung worse than the par-5 17th, where he three-putted from about 30 feet for bogey.

He wound up with a 69. Jacobson was tied for the lead when he missed an 8-foot birdie attempt on the 17th, and then badly pulled a 4-foot par putt on the last hole and missed out on the playoff. The Swede closed with a 69, and bristled when asked about the final hole.

Patrick makes history in Daytona 500 pole win Oliver gears up for spot for any race in NASCAR’s top circuit.

It was the biggest achievement of her stock-car career.

“We have a lot more history to make and we’re eager to do it,” Pat-

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Danica Patrick has won the Daytona 500 pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top

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Danica Patrick stands by her car on pit road after qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Patrick won the pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any Sprint Cup race.

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Patrick went out eighth in the qualifying session Sunday and covered the 2 ½-mile superspeedway in 45.817 seconds, averaging 196.434 mph.

She waited about two hours as 37 fellow drivers tried to take her spot. Only four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon even came close to knocking her off.

“That’s a huge accomplishment,” team owner and fellow driver Tony Stewart said. “It’s not like it’s been 15 or 20 years she’s been trying to do this. It’s her second trip to Daytona here in a Cup car. She’s made history in the sport. That’s stuff that we’re proud of being a part of with her.

It’s something she should have a huge amount of pride in.

“It’s never been done.

There’s only one person that can be the first to do anything. Doesn’t matter how many do it after you do, accomplish that same goal. The first one that does always has that little bit more significance to it because you were the first.”

Gordon was the only other driver who topped 196 mph in qualifying.

He locked up the other guaranteed spot in next week’s season-opening Daytona 500.

“It’s great to be part of history,” Gordon said.

“I can say I was the fastest guy today.”

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Patrick joked about wanting to get Monday and Tuesday off, but then quickly realized her accomplishment likely will result in more attention and more demands.

“I feel a scheme coming on,” she said. “I feel a plane coming. I feel nervous.”

Patrick has been the talk of Speedweeks. Not only did she open up about her budding romance with fellow Sprint Cup rookie Ricky Stenhouse Jr., but she was considered the frontrunner for the pole after turning the fastest laps in practice Saturday.

And she didn’t disappoint.

She kept her car at or near the bottom of the famed track and gained ground on the straightaways, showing lots of power from a Hendrick Motorsports engine.

“It’s easy to come down here in your first or second year as a driver and clip the apron trying to run too tight a line or do something and scrub speed off,” Stewart said.

“That’s something she did an awesome job.

Watching her lap, she runs so smooth. ... She did her job behind the wheel, for sure.”

20th MLB season TORONTO BLUE JAYS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS DUNEDIN, Fla. — Enter the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training clubhouse, turn right and you’ll find Darren Oliver. It’s a good place to start if you want to learn about the team or baseball itself.

At age 42, the relief pitcher is gearing up for his 20th major-league season.

“He’s been around for so long. He’s seen it all, he’s done it all,” said Toronto closer Casey Janssen. “He’s been an unbelievable sounding board for questions.

I mean nobody has it figured out. He’s still learning every day as well but he’s been through a heck of a lot more than we have.

“Whether it’s on the field or off the field, he’s been there, done that,” added fellow reliever Sergio Santos.

No wonder when Oliver agreed in mid-January to come back for a second season with Toronto, the 29-year-old Santos and 31-year-old Janssen started texting each other.

“We were just so excited, knowing that we have such a big piece in our bullpen coming back,” said Santos.

Oliver is entering his second year with the Blue Jays after previous stints with Texas (three times), St. Louis, Boston, Colorado, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels.

In 2012, the veteran left-hander went 3-4 with a 2.06 earned-run average, 52 strikeouts and 14 walks over 56.2 innings while setting up Janssen, who took over the closer’s role after Santos was injured early on. After the Jays exercised a US$3-million option for 2013, Oliver took his time mulling over his future.

His agent reportedly asked for a renegotiated contract although Oliver distanced himself from that stance. Oliver has no regrets about coming back, although he admits spring training gets old after 20 years. The season itself can also be a grind mentally.

But asked if it still beats working for a living, he doesn’t miss a beat.

“Absolutely ... . There could be a lot of other worse things I could be doing for a living so I’m definitely not complaining,” he said.

One factor in his decision to return was Toronto’s remake of its roster.

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Rebels finish regular season strong DISMANTLE LACOMBE IN FINAL GAME, HAVE FIRST-ROUND BYE FOR PLAYOFFS

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Keeper Jesse Stewart allowed only six goals in five games as the RDC Queens posted a 2-2-1 record in the second Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference futsal tournament of the season.

But possibly the biggest news surrounding the veteran netminder was that she scored the Queens second goal of the game with 16 seconds remaining in a 2-2 tie with the Medicine Hat Rattlers.

Her only goal, during her two seasons with the Queens, came when she found the corner with a left foot strike.

THIS WEEK Wednesday

● JV basketball: Ponoka at Hunting Hills, Lindsay Thurber at Stettler, Notre Dame at Rocky Mountain House; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Three Hills, first game of best-of-three North survivor series, 8 p.m.

Thursday

● Senior high basketball: Lindsay Thurber at Hunting Hills; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● College women’s hockey: MacEwan at RDC, first game of best-ofthree semifinal, 7 p.m., Arena.

Friday

● College volleyball: ACAC women’s championship at RDC. ● WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Sylvan Lake, second game of bestof-seven provincial semifinal, 8:30 p.m., Multiplex.

Saturday

● College volleyball: ACAC women’s championship at RDC. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Canucks at Red Deer Northstar, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Major bantam female hockey: Calgary Outlaws at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Kin City B. ● Senior AAA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Bentley, third game of bestof-seven provincial semifinal, 7 p.m. ● WHL: Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer, first game of best-of-seven North semifinal, 8 p.m., Arena; Mountainview at Three Hills, third game of bestof-three North survivor series, if necessary, 8 p.m.

Sunday

● College women’s hockey: MacEwan at RDC, third game of bestof-three semifinal, if necessary, noon, Arena.

College volleyball: ACAC women’s championship at RDC, bronze-medal game at 1 p.m., gold-medal game at 3:30 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m. (The Drive).

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Rory Davidson of the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs Rebels falls while heading to the Leduc Oil Kings net Sunday at the Arena. Red Deer won 7-1 in their last regular-season game and get a first-round playoff bye.

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Rebels 7 Oil Kings 1 It would have been easy for the Red Deer Optimist Rebels Chiefs to have a letdown against the Leduc Oil Kings Sunday afternoon.

After all, they had wrapped up first place overall in the Alberta Midget Hockey League with a 7-3 victory over the Calgary Buffaloes Friday.

But that’s not in their nature.

In fact the defending national champions may have been sharper than they were

Friday as they rolled over the Oil Kings 7-1 in their final AMHL regular season game.

“Generally I’ve been really happy with the way we’ve played since Christmas,” said Rebels head coach Doug Quinn. “We’ve been getting better, stronger and we’ve gained a lot of confidence. We’re also starting to score some goals. There’s a lot more creativity than there was earlier in the season.”

And it’s not just one line that’s doing the damage.

“Today we got goals from all four lines, which was the case last game as well,” said Quinn. “It doesn’t matter who we put out

Character shines through in Midget girls series win

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Chiefs 3 Bruins 0 Early in the season, when they were struggling to find themselves as a team, Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs head coach Curtis Scutchings talked about the character on the team.

That character was never more evident than Sunday afternoon when the Chiefs downed the Calgary Bruins 3-0 at Kin City Arenas to win the best-of-three Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League South Division quarter-final series 2-1.

The Bruins forced the third game with a 2-1 win in Calgary Saturday.

“I talked about the character of this team, the first time we talked this season, and that showed today,” said Scutchings, who had a young team with little or no major league experience on the blueline and in goal to start the season.

“Our goal was to be playing our best hockey at the end of the year and that’s what we’re doing, and we won a playoff round,” said Scutchings. “That was very sweet and I’m proud of the way they played, especially in the third period. It was do or die and they came through. They deserved it after all the hard work they’ve put in.”

The teams battled through a scoreless opening 40 minutes with Kristi Wilson opening the scoring at 3:38 when she darted across the high slot and beat Bruins netminder Rachel Hamilton with a quick screened shot.

Scutchings was a bit worried his team may sit back a bit after the opening goal, but instead they picked up the pace.

Impressive 15-year-old forward Becky Davidson gave Red Deer a 2-0 lead at 4:16 when she stole the puck at the Calgary blueline and beat Hamilton on a breakaway.

Reanna Arnold completed the scoring at 17:58 as she cut across front of Hamilton. From then on it was a matter of preserving Nisa Barlett’s shutout. Bartlett didn’t have a lot of pressure and finished with 20 saves.

Bartlett played all three games in the series, although Scutchings could well have went with Aly Anderson.

“Both of the girls played well in their last five games, so it was a coin flip on who we were going with,” said Scutchings.

“We decided on Nisa, because she real steady in her final games. Then again so was our other netminder.”

The Chiefs will face the Southeast Tigers in the best-of-five south semifinals.

“We played them four times, lost by one goal and tied them once. The other two were close, but they’re a good skating team, in fact a great all-round team, so it will be tough,” said Scutchings, who has likely lost defenceman Katie Griffiths for the season with a concussion.

The Chiefs brought up Mairead Bast from the major bantams for the game.

“It was the second time we’ve brought her up and she did a very good job,” said Scutchings. ● The Chiefs finished with 29 shots on Sunday and 19 on Saturday . . . Arnold scored the Chiefs goal Saturday while Bartlett finished with 12 saves. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

there we’re getting offence from everybody.”

The Rebels got goals from seven different players with Ian McLellan connecting in the first period and Jacob Schofield and Colton Bobyk in the middle stanza.

Jack Goranson, Logan Hermus, Rory Davidson and Chase Thudium scored in the final frame.

Despite the offensive outburst the game was in doubt until late in the second period. Schofield connected at 17:57 as he directed a perfect feed from Gabe Bast past goaltender Joey Desrosiers, who is from Red Deer. Bobyk then beat Desrosiers on a perfect shot high to the glove side at 19:11.

“Once we got that third goal we were off to the races,” said Quinn, who believes the use of four lines is key to their success.

“We ran four lines and eventually we wore down their defence and we got the opportunities in the third period,” he said.

But to the second goal it was anyone’s game and goaltender Matt Zentner played a major role in keeping it deadlocked.

His biggest save came off Liam Gregor on a breakaway.

“That save was huge,” said Quinn. “He made another big save off a turnover, but that’s what you need from your goaltender.

He needs to make the big save at the right times and it allowed us to get our feet under us and once we got going we were a good team.”

Zentner finished with 26 saves while his mates had 31 shots on Desrosiers.

The Rebels receive a bye in the first round of the playoffs and will start the semifinals in the “middle of next week”.

So it was important to be at the top of their game heading into the playoffs.

“I’m glad we’re going into the playoffs on a strong note, but the real season starts now,” said Quinn, who was without defenceman Kaleb Denham. As a result he called up Riley Mathies from the 15-year-old IROC Chiefs.

“I’ve been happy with the kids we’ve called up from the 15-year-olds. It doesn’t matter who it is they’ve stepped up and Riley did a good job today and was able to contribute,” said Quinn. ● The Calgary Royals will also receive a first-round bye in the south along with the Edmonton Boston Pizza Athletics and St. Albert in the north. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

MINOR HOCKEY Major bantam The Red Deer Rebels Black concluded their season Sunday at Airdrie, falling 4-1 to the Xtreme in the third and deciding game of an AMBHL divisional quarter-final.

Luke Coleman potted the lone goal for the Rebels Black, who outshot their hosts 36-29. Graydon Larson made 25 saves in a losing cause.

On Saturday, Kobe Scott scored with 8:41 remaining to give the Rebels Black a 5-4 win over the visiting Xtreme and forcing a third game in the best-of-three set.

Brady Park, Parker Smyth, TJ Brown and Jeremy Klessens also connected for Red Deer. Larson turned aside 26 shots for the win, while Airdrie netminder Kurtis Chapman made 23 saves.

Minor midget AAA Riley Mathies notched a power-play goal and Andrew Perry scored on a penalty shot as the Red Deer IROC Chiefs earned a 2-2 weekend draw with the host Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Dalyn Haire made 26 saves for the Chiefs.

Meanwhile, the visiting Red Deer Northstar Chiefs doubled the Airdrie/ Cochrane Avalanche 6-3.

Andrew Kartusch and Chase Olsen scored twiice each with Layne Bensmiller and Toran Corbier connecting once apiece. Brody Dirk finished with 29 saves in goal.

Midget A+ Jesse Roth scored twice to lead the Red Deer King’s Energy Chiefs to a 9-5 victory over Hobbema during the weekend.

Also connecting for the winners were Scott Bailey, Brian Paquin, Colton Levie, Trystin Rebman, Mitchell Morrison, Ryan Morrel and Teagan Colonna.

King’s also knocked off Wetaskiwin 6-4, getting goals from Shawn Roe, Roth, Brody Case, Paquin, Levie and Jacob Bottomley.

Major bantam girls The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs moved into a second-place tie in the South Division with a 4-0 win over the Spruce Grove Saints at home Saturday.

Andrea Anderson had two goals and Mikaela Reay and Shealee Dolan one each while netminder Christina Boulton made 16 saves for the shutout.

The Chiefs, who had 54 shots on goal, finish their regular season next weekend as they host the Calgary Outlaws Saturday at 2:15 p.m. and visit the Rocky Mountain Raiders in Cochrane Sunday.

Lightning strike bronze at Notre Dame jr. girls basketball tourney The Hunting Hills Lightning took bronze in the annual Notre Dame Junior Girls’ Cougar Classic basketball tournament during the weekend.

The Lightning downed Archbishop MacDonald of Edmonton 64-40 in the third-place game as Nicole Fischer had 24 points and ZaZa Lockhart 12.

St. Francis of Calgary took gold with a 57-38 win over George MacDougall of Airdrie.

St. Francis reached the final with a 52-21 win over the Lightning while MacDougall stopped

MacDonald 51-50.

Haley Kitt had six points for the Lightning.

In opening day play, St. Francis handed the Lindsay Thurber Raiders their first loss of the season, winning 61-25.

Bretton Bowd had 10 points for LTCHS. Hunting Hills defeated Spruce Grove 59-49 as Fischer hit 19 points and Katelyn Arter 15.

MacDougall stopped St. Mary’s of Calgary 52-51 and MacDonald downed Notre Dame 5444.

Joanna Suerte and Chelsea Antonio had eight points each for the

Cougars.

The consolation semifinals saw LTCHS defeat Spruce Grove 67-55 and St. Mary’s down Notre Dame 57-33.

Bowd had 14 points and Mel Rawlins 13 for LTCHS while Alyssa Reid had eight for the Cougars.

The Raiders stopped St. Mary’s 56-22 to take fourth place as Reece McGuire had 13 points and Rawlins 10.

Spruce Grove downed Notre Dame 62-56 to finish seventh, Jaycee Alerewich had 12 points and Mackenzie Creed 11 for Notre Dame.

U12 girl Renegades win bronze at home MINOR SOCCER The Red Deer Renegades captured bronze in the U12 girls’ division of the annual Red Deer Family Day indoor soccer tournament,.

The Renegades lost 7-1 to the Calgary Galaxy and 4-2 to the Musc Hurri-

canes before beating Medicine Hat 3-0.

Meghan McKim scored the lone goal against the Galaxy with Lauren Bettenson and Alex Fortney connecting against the Hurricanes.

Bettenson had two goals and Maren Weaver one against Medicine Hat while Kadence Roberge recorded the shutout.

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Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

Hockey

Basketball Columbus at Anaheim, Late Pt 91 73 82 69 68 63 62 60 59 49 47 46

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W LOTL SOL GF GA Pt dx-Portland 60 48 9 1 2 277 138 99 dx-Kelowna 61 42 15 3 1 258 156 88 x-Kamloops 60 40 15 2 3 220 160 85 Spokane 60 34 24 2 0 220 198 70 Tri-City 58 33 22 1 2 193 175 69 Victoria 59 32 22 1 4 189 196 69 Seattle 60 21 32 6 1 173 238 49 Everett 60 21 34 1 4 140 218 47 Prince George 60 18 34 2 6 151 220 44 Vancouver 60 15 43 2 0 161 256 32 d — Division leader. x — Clinched playoff berth.

Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Sunday’s results Calgary 5 Regina 2 Edmonton 5 Victoria 2 Seattle 2 Vancouver 1 (OT) Monday’s results Edmonton 6 Prince George 0 Kootenay 5 Swift Current 2 Spokane 3 at Portland 8 Brandon 1 at Saskatoon 5

Wednesday’s games Moose Jaw at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Regina at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Prince Albert at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.

Portland at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 16 9 3 4 22 42 38 Pittsburgh 16 11 5 0 22 52 38 N.Y. Rangers14 8 5 1 17 38 35 Philadelphia 17 7 9 1 15 45 49 N.Y. Islanders15 6 8 1 13 45 54 Northeast Division W L OT Pts 10 4 1 21 9 2 2 20 10 6 0 20 8 6 2 18 6 9 1 13

GF GA 43 34 37 31 46 36 37 31 46 54

Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts Carolina 14 8 5 1 17 Tampa Bay 14 7 6 1 15 Florida 15 4 7 4 12 Washington 15 5 9 1 11 Winnipeg 14 5 8 1 11

GF GA 41 40 55 45 35 56 41 51 35 46

GP 15 13 16 16 16

Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts 14 8 3 3 19 15 7 6 2 16 14 6 5 3 15 14 5 6 3 13 14 6 7 1 13

Monday’s summaries Coyotes 4, Flames 0 First Period 1. Phoenix, Yandle 2 (Moss, Torres) 0:41 Penalties — Hudler Cal (interference) 5:18, Jackman Cal, Bissonnette Phx (fighting) 10:56.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalty — Ekman-Larsson Phx (holding) 4:38.

Third Period 2. Phoenix, Boedker 3 (Ekman-Larsson, Vermette) 0:30 3. Phoenix, Vermette 4 (Doan, Ekman-Larsson) 9:27 4. Phoenix, Torres 2 (Moss, Gordon) 16:49 Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Calgary 8 13 8 — 29 Phoenix 14 10 13 — 37 Goal — Calgary: Taylor (L,0-1-0); Phoenix: M.Smith (W,6-4-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Calgary: 0-1; Phoenix: 0-1.

Attendance — 17,208 (17,125) at Glendale, Ariz.

Canadiens 3, Hurricanes 0 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Dwyer Car, Galchenyuk Mtl (roughing) 11:21, Galchenyuk Mtl (holding) 16:19.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Tlusty Car (slashing) 3:45, Harrison Car (holding) 8:36, Subban Mtl (interference) 10:25, J.Staal Car (hooking) 13:00.

Third Period 1. Montreal, Prust 2 (Galchenyuk, Eller) 2:06 2. Montreal, Plekanec 8 (Pacioretty, Emelin) 12:03 3. Montreal, Pacioretty 1 (Desharnais, Diaz) 12:21 Penalties — Desharnais Mtl (holding) 15:19, Harrison Car (hooking) 18:10.

Shots on goal Carolina 5 8 6 — 19 Montreal 7 11 8 — 26 Goal — Carolina: Ward (L,5-4-1); Montreal: Budaj (W,2-1-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Carolina: 0-3; Montreal: 0-4.

Attendance — 21,273 (21,273) at Montreal.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 15 12 0 3 27 51 31 Nashville 16 7 4 5 19 35 35 St. Louis 15 9 5 1 19 52 48 Detroit 15 7 6 2 16 40 44 Columbus 15 4 9 2 10 34 48

Vancouver Minnesota Edmonton Calgary Colorado

Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Maple Leafs 3,Panthers 0 First Period 1. Toronto, Kessel 3 (van Riemsdyk) 17:04 Penalties — Orr Tor, Parros Fla (fighting) 2:41.

Second Period 2. Toronto, Kadri 5 (Phaneuf, MacArthur) 12:13 (pp) 3. Toronto, MacArthur 3 (Kadri, Franson) 13:57 Penalties — Franson Tor (interference) 6:21, Komarov Tor (diving), Campbell Fla (interference) 7:28, Fleischmann Fla (hooking) 10:47, McLaren Tor, Strachan Fla (fighting) 14:43, Komarov Tor (diving), Gudbranson Fla (cross-checking) 15:37.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Kovalev Fla (tripping) 7:18, Kessel Tor (hooking) 11:58, Kessel Tor (tripping) 17:50.

Shots on goal Toronto 12 14 6 — 32 Florida 14 11 12 — 37 Goal — Toronto: Scrivens (W,4-3-0); Florida: Theodore (L,4-6-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Toronto: 1-2; Florida: 0-3.

Attendance — 17,177 (17,040) at Sunrise, Fla.

Tuesday’s games Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

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

Montreal Boston Toronto Ottawa Buffalo

Tuesday’s Games Winnipeg at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

San Jose at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

GF GA 41 33 33 38 35 38 39 51 37 43

Avalanche 6, Predators 5 First Period 1. Colorado, Palushaj 2 (Jones, Hejda) 3:43 2. Colorado, Barrie 1 (Duchene, Parenteau) 9:30 (pp) 3. Nashville, Kostitsyn 2 (C.Smith, C.Wilson) 17:20 (pp) Penalties — C.Smith Nash (holding) 8:43, Hunwick Col (interference) 10:09, Clune Nash (boarding) 12:32, Bordeleau Col (interference) 15:30, Hejda Col (closing hand on puck) 19:27.

Second Period 4. Colorado, Duchene 6 (Parenteau) 3:18 5. Nashville, Fisher 3 (Weber, Kostitsyn) 10:16 6. Colorado, Kobasew 1 (Stastny, Palushaj) 11:06 7. Nashville, C.Wilson 5 (Erat, Blum) 13:17 8. Colorado, Stastny 4 (Jones, Palushaj) 13:33 9. Colorado, McGinn 3 (Duchene) 13:46 10. Nashville, Blum 1, 19:10 Penalty — Hunwick Col (tripping) 4:41.

Third Period 11. Nashville, Weber 2 (Fisher, Hornqvist) 18:42 Penalty — Mitchell Col (holding) 12:55.

Shots on goal Nashville 9 12 17 — 38 Colorado 8 15 5 — 28 Goal (shots-saves) — Nashville: Mason (L,1-1-1) (18-12), Rinne (13:46 second)(10-10); Colorado: Varlamov (W,4-7-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Nashville: 1-5; Colorado: 1-2.

Attendance — 15,099 (18,007) at Denver.

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 14 11 2 1 23 50 37 Phoenix 16 8 6 2 18 44 41 Dallas 16 8 7 1 17 41 43 San Jose 14 7 4 3 17 37 33 Los Angeles 13 5 6 2 12 30 36 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games St. Louis 4, Vancouver 3, SO Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 3 Chicago 3, Los Angeles 2 Boston 3, Winnipeg 2 Calgary 4, Dallas 3 Minnesota 3, Detroit 2 N.Y. Rangers 2, Washington 1 Monday’s Games Ottawa 2, New Jersey 1, SO Philadelphia 7, N.Y. Islanders 0 Colorado 6, Nashville 5 Montreal 3, Carolina 0 Toronto 3, Florida 0 Phoenix 4, Calgary 0

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Agreed to terms with RHP Darren O’Day on a two-year contract.

DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Luke Putkonen, RHP Bruce Rondon, LHP Duane Below, LHP Darin Downs, LHP Kyle Lobstein, C Ramon Cabrera and INF Jeff Kobernus on one-year contracts.

TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Wilmer Font, RHP Roman Mendez, RHP Alexi Ogando, LHP Joe Ortiz, LHP Martin Perez, RHP Tanner Scheppers, RHP Matt West, RHP Coty Woods, INF Leury Garcia, INF Mitch Moreland and INF Jurickson Profar on one-year contracts.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Acquired OF Tony Campana from the Chicago Cubs for RHP Jesus Castillo and RHP Erick Leal. Placed RHP Daniel Hudson on the 60-day DL. American Association AMARILLO SOX—Signed RHP Thomas Hoen-

shell and RHP Max Whieldon.

EL PASO DIABLOS—Traded INF Jordan Marks to Schaumburg for LHP Adam Tollefson.

Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES—Sold the contract of OF Rony Rodriguez to Chicago (NL).

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM—Signed RHP Jose Velazquez to a contract extension.

JOLIET SLAMMERS—Signed OF David Christensen to a contract extension.

NORMAL CORNBELTERS—Signed INF Gibby Birones and INF T.J. Gavlik.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS—Signed INF Jason Ganek and RHP Reese McGraw to contract extensions.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Named Yannick Colaco managing director, NBA India.

MIAMI HEAT—Assigned C Dexter Pittman to Sioux Falls (NBADL).

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS—Signed G Jeremy

Miami Atlanta Washington Orlando Charlotte

Indiana Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland

Southeast Division W L Pct 36 14 .720 29 22 .569 15 36 .294 15 37 .288 12 40 .231

GB — 7 1/2 21 1/2 22 25

Central Division W L Pct 32 21 .604 30 22 .577 26 25 .510 21 33 .389 16 37 .302

GB — 1 1/2 5 11 1/2 16

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 42 12 .778 — Memphis 33 18 .647 7 1/2 Houston 29 26 .527 13 1/2 Dallas 23 29 .442 18 New Orleans 19 34 .358 22 1/2

Senators 2, Devils 1 (SO) First Period 1. New Jersey, Gionta 2 (Bernier) 1:19 Penalties — Zajac NJ (hooking) 3:47, Phillips Ott (interference) 10:50, Gryba Ott (holding) 12:27, Phillips Ott, Clarkson NJ (roughing) 14:01.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalty — Neil Ott (slashing) 18:36.

Third Period 2. Ottawa, Alfredsson 4 (Silfverberg, Turris) 8:12 Penalties — Loktionov NJ (hooking) 3:13, Neil Ott (unsportsmanlike conduct, roughing), Methot Ott (roughing), Elias NJ (roughing, interference), Clarkson NJ (unsportsmanlike conduct, misconduct) 19:47.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout Ottawa wins 1-0 Ottawa (1) — Alfredsson, miss; Silfverberg, goal.

New Jersey (0) — Kovalchuk, miss; Elias, miss; Butler, miss.

Shots on goal Ottawa 9 9 9 3 — 30 New Jersey 17 4 10 0 — 31 Goal — Ottawa: Bishop (W,1-2-0); New Jersey: Brodeur (L,7-2-3).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Ottawa: 0-2; New Jersey: 0-3.

Attendance — 17,625 (17,625) at Newark, N.J.

Oklahoma City Denver Utah Portland Minnesota

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

Northwest Division W L Pct 39 14 .736 33 21 .611 30 24 .556 25 28 .472 19 31 .380 Pacific Division W L Pct 39 17 .696 30 22 .577 25 29 .463 19 35 .352 17 36 .321

GB — 6 1/2 9 1/2 14 18 1/2 GB — 7 13 19 20 1/2

Sunday’s Games West 143, East 138

NBA Leaders Scoring Durant, OKC Anthony, NYK James, MIA Bryant, LAL Harden, HOU Irving, CLE Westbrook, OKC Curry, GOL Wade, MIA Aldridge, POR Parker, SAN Holiday, PHL Lee, GOL Lopez, Bro Jennings, MIL Griffin, LAC Pierce, BOS Ellis, MIL Lillard, POR Mayo, DAL

G 53 43 50 54 53 42 53 48 46 51 51 47 51 46 51 54 52 51 53 52

FG 498 426 521 514 412 362 420 353 363 437 419 364 399 346 339 400 319 355 343 333

FT 449 260 251 330 455 179 290 152 223 192 200 117 172 181 160 197 228 187 167 161

PTS 1548 1230 1365 1449 1383 985 1197 1007 964 1067 1060 894 970 873 945 1000 960 938 969 929

AVG 29.2 28.6 27.3 26.8 26.1 23.5 22.6 21.0 21.0 20.9 20.8 19.0 19.0 19.0 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.4 18.3 17.9

OFF 157 208 183 183 186 224 145 180 159 123

DEF 408 357 451 414 359 333 407 353 330 346

TOT AVG 565 11.8 565 11.5 634 11.5 597 11.5 545 11.4 557 11.1 552 10.8 533 10.3 489 10.0 469 9.8

G 38 44 53 47 53 51 50 41 51 53

AST 420 422 499 418 427 390 379 304 375 374

Rebounds Howard, LAL Randolph, MEM Asik, HOU Vucevic, ORL Noah, CHI Chandler, NYK Lee, GOL Hickson, POR Cousins, SAC Horford, ATL

G 48 49 55 52 48 50 51 52 49 48

AVG 11.1 9.6 9.4 8.9 8.1 7.6 7.6 7.4 7.4 7.1

Golf PGA-Northern Trust Sunday At Los Angeles Riviera Country Club Course Purse—US$6.6 million Yardage—7,349; Par—71 (x—won on second playoff hole) Final Round x-John Merrick, $1,188,000 68-66-70-69 Charlie Beljan, $712,800 67-71-68-67 Bill Haas, $343,200 70-67-64-73 Fredrik Jacobson, $343,200 68-65-72-69 Charl Schwartzel, $343,200 69-67-68-70 Webb Simpson, $229,350 70-66-68-71 Josh Teater, $229,350 70-68-68-69 Sang-Moon Bae, $198,000 68-65-76-67 Hunter Mahan, $198,000 70-69-68-69 Greg Chalmers, $165,000 69-69-73-67 Ted Potter, Jr., $165,000 71-67-71-69 Adam Scott, $165,000 71-67-70-70 Ernie Els, $127,600 70-68-73-68 Jim Furyk, $127,600 68-72-69-70 Sergio Garcia, $127,600 65-73-69-72 Keegan Bradley, $99,000 71-70-69-70 Luke Donald, $99,000 69-66-70-75 Seung-Yul Noh, $99,000 70-70-71-69 John Rollins, $99,000 69-65-77-69

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273 273 274 274 274 275 275 276 276 278 278 278 279 279 279 280 280 280 280

Jimmy Walker, $99,000 Graham DeLaet, $66,000 Luke Guthrie, $66,000 Phil Mickelson, $66,000 Bryce Molder, $66,000 Cameron Tringale, $66,000 Lee Westwood, $66,000 Stewart Cink, $45,870 Brian Davis, $45,870 Bob Estes, $45,870 Ryan Moore, $45,870 Greg Owen, $45,870 Kevin Streelman, $45,870 Angel Cabrera, $35,640 K.J. Choi, $35,640 Chris Kirk, $35,640 George McNeill, $35,640 Charlie Wi, $35,640 Ross Fisher, $29,040 Trevor Immelman, $29,040 Jerry Kelly, $29,040 Matt Kuchar, $29,040 Blayne Barber, $23,760 Justin Leonard, $23,760 Kevin Stadler, $23,760 Jeremiah Wooding, $23,760

70-70-71-69 72-68-69-72 69-71-71-70 71-67-72-71 74-65-74-68 73-69-71-68 68-68-74-71 71-72-67-72 70-69-73-70 68-72-72-70 70-67-71-74 69-71-70-72 73-69-72-68 69-72-71-71 71-70-72-70 73-68-73-69 71-70-72-70 75-66-71-71 72-71-68-73 70-69-72-73 71-73-71-69 64-73-74-73 69-70-72-74 70-73-68-74 72-71-68-74 75-66-70-74

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280 281 281 281 281 281 281 282 282 282 282 282 282 283 283 283 283 283 284 284 284 284 285 285 285 285

Curling 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts KINGSTON, Ont. — Standings Monday following the seventh draw of the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women’s curling championship, to be held through Feb. 24 at the K-Rock Centre (all times Eastern): Province (Skip) W Ontario (Homan) 5 Manitoba (J.Jones) 5 Canada (Nedohin) 5 Saskatchewan (Shumay) 4 B.C. (Scott) 2 Quebec (Ross) 2 P.E.I. (Birt) 2 New Brunswick (Crawford) 2 NWT/Yukon (Galusha) 1 Alberta (K.Moore) 0 Nova Scotia (Arsenault) 0 N.L. (S.Devereaux) 0

L 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 5

FOOTBALL National Football League GREEN BAY PACKERS—Released C Jeff Saturday.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed S Husain Abdullah.

TENNESSEE TITANS—Named Steve Hoffman assistant special teams coach. Promoted Arthur Smith to offensive line/tight ends assistant coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS—Recalled G Jonas Gustavsson from Grand Rapids (AHL). Assigned G Petr Mrazek to Grand Rapids.

FLORIDA PANTHERS—Recalled C Mike Santorelli from San Antonio (AHL).

NEW YORK RANGERS—Agreed to terms with G Cam Talbot. Recalled F Brandon Mashinter from Connecticut (AHL).

Monday’s results Sixth Draw Canada 12 Quebec 2 Manitoba 11 Nova Scotia 4 Ontario 9 British Columbia 8 (extra end) Saskatchewan 7 Alberta 6 Seventh Draw Ontario 7 New Brunswick 5 Canada 10 Newfoundland & Labrador 3 Prince Edward Island 12 Saskatchewan 7 Manitoba 9 NWT/Yukon 1

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Wednesday’s Games Detroit at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Toronto, 7 p.m.

New York at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Orlando at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Boston at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Rondo, BOS Paul, LAC Vasquez, NOR Holiday, PHL Westbrook, OKC Parker, SAN Williams, Bro Nelson, ORL Calderon, DET Lawson, DEN

Tuesday’s Games Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Boston at Denver, 9 p.m.

Golden State at Utah, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at Portland, 10 p.m.

Sunday’s results Third Draw Canada 7 Nova Scotia 6 Manitoba 10 British Columbia 4 Ontario 9 Alberta 5 Saskatchewan 12 Quebec 5 Fourth Draw Manitoba 9 Newfoundland & Labrador 1 Canada 6 Prince Edward Island 5 Saskatchewan 10 New Brunswick 5 Ontario 9 NWT/Yukon 2 Fifth Draw British Columbia 9 Nova Scotia 4 New Brunswick 9 NWT/Yukon 5 Quebec 9 Alberta 6 Prince Edward Island 12 Newfoundland & Labrador 7

Pargo for the remainder of the season.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Assists

Monday’s Games No games scheduled

NHL Scoring leaders TORONTO — Unofficial National Hockey League scoring leaders following Sunday’s games: SCORING G A Pt Vanek, Buf 12 13 25 Crosby, Pgh 7 17 24 P.Kane, Chi 9 12 21 Stamkos, TB 9 12 21 St. Louis, TB 4 17 21 Tavares, NYI 11 9 20 Zetterberg, Det 5 15 20 Elias, NJ 4 15 19 Kunitz, Pgh 6 12 18 Ribeiro, Wash 5 13 18 E.Staal, Car 8 9 17 Moulson, NYI 7 10 17 Malkin, Pgh 3 14 17 Clarkson, NJ 10 6 16 Datsyuk, Det 7 9 16 Marleau, SJ 10 5 15 Toews, Chi 7 8 15 Kovalchuk, NJ 5 10 15 Lecavalier, TB 5 10 15 S.Gagner, Edm 4 11 15 Purcell, TB 4 11 15 Selanne, Ana 4 11 15 Steen, StL 4 11 15 Hall, Edm 3 12 15 J.Thornton, SJ 3 12 15 Neal, Pgh 11 3 14 Hodgson, Buf 7 7 14 Skinner, Car 7 7 14 Pavelski, SJ 6 8 14 Pominville, Buf 6 8 14 Duchene, Col 5 9 14 S.Koivu, Ana 4 10 14 Shattenkirk, StL 1 13 14 Conacher, TB 5 8 13 Ennis, Buf 5 8 13 Oshie, StL 5 8 13 D.Sedin, Vcr 4 9 13 Sharp, Chi 3 10 13 Enstrom, Wpg 2 11 13 Pa.Dupuis, Pgh 7 5 12 Ladd, Wpg 7 5 12 Parise, Minn 7 5 12 Plekanec, Mtl 7 5 12 Couture, SJ 6 6 12 Hossa, Chi 6 6 12 Tarasenko, StL 6 6 12 Perron, StL 5 7 12 Ryan, Ana 5 7 12 Boyes, NYI 4 8 12 Getzlaf, Ana 4 8 12 Kadri, Tor 4 8 12 Krejci, Bos 4 8 12 Tanguay, Cal 4 8 12 Vrbata, Phx 4 8 12

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National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 32 18 .640 — Brooklyn 31 22 .585 2 1/2 Boston 28 24 .538 5 Philadelphia 22 29 .431 10 1/2 Toronto 21 32 .396 12 1/2

Tuesday’s games Eighth Draw, noon Alberta vs. Newfoundland & Labrador; British Columbia vs. New Brunswick; Nova Scotia vs. NWT/ Yukon; Quebec vs. Prince Edward Island.

Ninth Draw, 5 p.m.

Saskatchewan vs. Nova Scotia; Ontario vs. Quebec; Alberta vs. Manitoba; British Columbia vs. Canada.

Wednesday’s games Draw 10, noon Canada vs. Manitoba; NWT/Yukon vs. Prince Edward Island; Newfoundland & Labrador vs. New Brunswick; Saskatchewan vs. Ontario.

Draw 11, 5 p.m.

NWT/Yukon vs. Alberta; Nova Scotia vs. Newfoundland & Labrador; British Columbia vs. Prince Edward Island; New Brunswick vs. Quebec.

Thursday’s games Draw 12, 7 a.m.

Saskatchewan vs. Canada, Manitoba vs. Ontario.

Draw 13, noon Nova Scotia vs. Prince Edward Island; New Brunswick vs. Alberta; NWT/Yukon vs. Quebec; Newfoundland & Labrador vs. British Columbia.

Draw 14, 5:30 p.m.

British Columbia vs. Saskatchewan; Quebec vs.

Manitoba; Alberta vs. Canada; Ontario vs. Nova Scotia.

Friday’s games Draw 15, 7 a.m.

Newfoundland & Labrador vs. Quebec; British Columbia vs. NWT/Yukon; New Brunswick vs. Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island vs. Alberta.

Draw 16, noon Manitoba vs. New Brunswick; Prince Edward Island vs. Ontario; Saskatchewan vs. Newfoundland & Labrador; Canada vs. NWT/Yukon.

Draw 17, 5:30 p.m.

Ontario vs. Canada; Alberta vs. Nova Scotia; Quebec vs. British Columbia; Manitoba vs. Saskatchewan.

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Flyers 7, Islanders 0 First Period 1. Philadelphia, Giroux 4 (Read, Voracek) 0:26 Penalties — Tavares NYI (tripping) 2:56, Timonen Pha (interference), Simmonds Pha (unsportsmanlike conduct) 13:50, Tavares NYI (unsportsmanlike conduct) 18:01.

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Third Period 5. Philadelphia, Rinaldo 1 (Zolnierczyk, L.Schenn) 3:31 6. Philadelphia, Briere 4 (Couturier, Gustafsson) 10:27 (pp) 7. Philadelphia, Briere 5 (B.Schenn, Simmonds) 17:46 Penalties — Visnovsky NYI (interference) 8:35, Coburn Pha, Martin NYI (fighting) 18:33.

Shots on goal Philadelphia 11 6 8 — 25 N.Y. Islanders 8 6 5 — 19 Goal — Philadelphia: Bryzgalov (W,7-7-1); N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (L,6-6-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Philadelphia: 2-4; N.Y. Islanders: 0-5.

Attendance — 16,170 (16,234) at Uniondale, N.Y.

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Kings and Queens get snakebit RDC ATHLETICS

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Rattlers 72 Kings 65 MEDICINE HAT — RDC Kings obviously can’t stand prosperity.

A day after whipping the Medicine Hat Rattlers 103-74 the Kings dropped a 72-65 decision to the Rattlers in Alberta Colleges Men’s Basketball League play Saturday.

“It was a throw-back to the SAIT weekend,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger.

“We dominate the game Friday then didn’t have the same intensity the second day.”

But the Kings did have a major setback when star forward Rob Pierce broke his nose in the second quarter, when hit with an elbow from his own teammate. “That seemed to shake up everyone and we certainly didn’t play the same, at least until the final quarter,” added Pottinger.

The Kings trailed 56-41 after three quarters, before finally getting on track and closing the margin to three.

“But that was it,” said Pottinger. “But also don’t take anything away from Medicine Hat. They have a good team, with two excellent guards. And their forwards played well Saturday, which they didn’t do Friday.”

Ashaunti Hogan led the Kings with 20 points while Pierce did have 13 points and 13 rebounds. Mari Peoples-Wong had 10 points.

Pierce will get a chance to recover as the Kings

have a week off before playing in the ACAC final eight in Fort McMurray.

Rattlers 60 Queens 50 The Queens had all their players back Saturday, and despite a 60-50 loss to the Rattlers, showed improvement over a 73-49 loss Friday.

“We played well the second half Friday after a slow start,” said Queens head coach Mike Woollard.

“We were much better the second day, despite the fact we’re still not 100 per cent healthy.”

The Queens had Amrei Bondzio, Desirae Paterson and Dedra Janvier all in the lineup, despite not being completely healthy.

“They’re still not back to where they could be, but then everyone has injuries this time of the year,” said Woollard, who was pleased that the team showed up when the game meant nothing in the standings.

“The girls wanted to play and showed up, which I was proud of,” said Woollard. “For us to be where we are physically and play that hard says something about everyone on the team.”

Bondzio led the Queens with 15 points while Paterson had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

While the Queens season is done it’s far from over for Woollard, who will spend much of the next two months recruiting.

“I’ve already been out, but there’s a lot to do,” he said. “I’ll be around here for the next couples of weeks, go to the B.C. provincials, the Alberta 3A and 4A provincials and then to Saskatchewan.”

Futsal LLOYDMINSTER — Unless there are a lot of unforeseen changes, both RDC teams reached the

ACAC futsal championships, slated for March 15-16 in Olds, during the second tournamernt of the season during the weekend.

The biggest win for the Kings was a 3-2 victory over Ambrose College of Calgary on Saturday.

The win moved RDC three points up on Ambrose in the battle for the fourth and final playoff berth.

“We didn’t play great, but it was a big win,” said Kings head coach Steve Fullarton, who got goals from Alim Hirji, Geng Thian and Chase Grenier.

The Kings then lost 4-0 to Keyano College on Sunday, but Ambrose lost twice.

Earlier the Kings lost 4-1 to Medicine Hat with Grenier scoring the lone goal,.

“That game we played very well, we just couldn’t buy a goal,” said Fullarton, who got goals from Thain, Haydn McLean and Andrew Jevne in beating Olds 3-0.

The Queens did what they had to on Saturday — tying Medicine Hat 2-2 and beating Ambrose 3-0 to reach the playoffs.

The biggest news came against Medicine Hat where head coach Dave Colley moved keeper Jesse Stewart up on a corner kick late in the game and the long-time keeper scored to tie the game with 16 seconds remaining.

Paula Dadensky had the other RDC goal.

Tara Berger, Kristi Lem and Adi Moyer scored against Ambrose with Stewart recording the shutout.

The Queens, who were down to eight players by Sunday, lost 2-0 to Keyano.

“We just ran out of gas, but that’s fine,” said Colley.

“We made the playoffs.” drode@reddeeradvocate.com

Wranglers get bye after clinching first JUNIOR B HOCKEY The host Blackfalds Wranglers ran into a hot goaltender Sunday and dropped a 3-2 Heritage Junior B Hockey League overtime decision to the High River Flyers.

Regardless, the Wranglers finished first in the Northern Division — two points ahead of the Red Deer Vipers — and drew a first-round playoff bye.

Jared Williams and Stephen Pietsch were the lone Blackfalds players to beat Flyers netminder Cam Howell, who turned aside 44 shots. Layne Swier made saves for the Wranglers.

High River was assessed 10 of 13 minor penalties plus the lone major, misconduct and gross misconduct.

The Vipers closed out their regular-season schedule with a 3-2 win Friday over the host Three Hills Thrashers.

Cole DeGraaf tallied twice for the Vipers, who will face the Airdrie Thunder in a best-of-seven semifinal opening Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Arena.

The Lindsay Thurber Raiders downed Ross Sheppard of Edmonton 51-45 to captured the girls’ title at the annual Hunting Hills Lightning senior basketball tournament Saturday.

The Raiders beat Grande Prairie 73-47 in the semifinals while Sheppard downed the Lightning 52-35.

Grande Prairie defeated Hunting Hills 58-40 in the third-place game.

Archbishop MacDonald of Edmonton stopped St. Francis Xavier 53-49 in the consolation game after beating the Notre Dame Cougars 57-55 in the semifinals.

Xavier downed Lloydminster 53-33.

Lloydminster defeated Notre Dame 64-51 to take seventh place.

Archbishop MacDonald downed Notre Dame 83-57 to win gold on the boys’ side.

Mike Malin had 18 points and Diego Menjivar 11 for the Cougars, who reached the final with an 82-68 win over Grande Prairie as Ahmet Deng hit 29 points and Malin 28.

MacDonald, who beat the host team Friday, downed Lloydminster 74-40 in their other pool game Saturday.

Hunting Hills took third place with an 80-63 win over Grande Prairie while LTCHS stopped Lloydminster 65-58 in the consolation final.

CANMORE — Ethan Jemieff made 41 saves and Matthew Marcinew scored two third-period goals as the Olds Grizzlys edged the Canmore Eagles 3-2 in Alberta Junior Hockey League play Monday.

The Eagles jumped out to a 2-0 firstperiod lead on goals by Luke Simpson and Riley Point.

Blair Oneschuk cut the deficit to one with a second-period marker, setting the stage for Marcinew’s late heroics.

The Grizzlys forward evened the count with a power-play tally at 13:10 of the final frame and then notched the winner with 3:33 remaining.

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Brandon Clowes and Marcinew potted the Olds goals, while Jemieff made 33 saves.

Scoring for the hosts, who got a 22-save outing from Kenny Cameron, were Dylan Richard, Carson Soucy, Sammy Spurrell and Dallas Smith.

The Grizzlys, who are sixth in the eight-team South Division, have three regular-season games remaining — Friday at Okotoks and Feb. 26 and March 1 at home versus the Drumheller Dragons and the Calgary Mustangs.

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Brady Hoover turned aside 53 shots for the visitors, with Michael Byer blocking 51 at the other end.

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Jeffery Kohut notched the other Red Deer goal and also picked up two assists, while Connor Ablett and Micah Abbott replied for the Thrashers, who got a 49-save performance from Devon Dell. Brenden Mandrusiak made 35 saves for the Vipers.

In other weekend Heritage League play: ● The Ponoka Stampeders closed out their season with a 7-5 road loss to the Medicine Hat Cubs, a 10-7 setback at Coaldale and a 5-5 draw at High River, and finished last in the Northern Division with a 1-36-1-0 record.

Ponoka, with just 11 skaters, got goals from Joshua Critch, Damien Pannenbecker, Jacob Cota, Evan Cox and Cody Lemon in the loss at Medicine Hat. Eli Falls made 48 saves for the visitors, outshot 55-39.

Ponoka, with 11 skaters dressed versus Coaldale, were outshot 68-24 by the Copperheads Saturday while getting two goals and a pair of helpers from Critch and single goals courtesy of Pannenbecker, Cox, Zach Bow, Brad Zimmerman and Bob Goodship.

Aaron Swier made 58 saves for the Stamps.

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Little shops have big success BURROWING OWLS BECOMING MORE SCARCE Burrowing owls are becoming more scarce as the number is estimated to have decreased by 95 per cent since 1990. In 2012, for the first time, they failed to nest in parts of Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Dr. Geoff Holroyd worked with Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, for 36 years before retirement and has conducted research on the owls for more than 25 years. Holroyd will speak at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45th Ave. in Red Deer, on Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge and everyone is welcome.

BENALTO RURAL CRIME WATCH MEETING The general meeting of the Benalto and Area Rural Crime Watch Society will be held on Feb. 28. The event will feature a presentation

by Ric Henderson, Red Deer County’s director of emergency management, on the county’s technical rescue task force and livestock response.

The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Benalto Leisure Centre on the agricultural grounds.

More information is available by calling society president Yvette Brideau at 403746-3429.

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BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF They’re miles away from Main Street and the shopping malls, making a living doing the things they love.

The basement of a farmhouse, a former guest cabin and an old general store are among the destination points for shoppers and artisans heading out to the country to find little somethings that they can’t buy anywhere else.

Lucie Bouvier’s venture, Carlos Little Bead Store, developed from her passion for designing and making jewelery.

Kim Neudorf-Armstrong and her husband, Murray Armstrong have turned the former Lucas General Store in the hamlet of Leslieville into a more eclectic mercantile where she trades items like lampshades and bracelets made of china teacups, scarves, jewelery and “shabby chique” furniture pieces repurposed by Red Deer-based Dented Can. It was supposed to be a weekend hobby.

However, 3 Ladies and their Stuff quickly grew legs, becoming a full-time retail venture where Kim can mind the store at the same time she is minding the active twoyear-old who was born just before it was ready to open.

On a heavily wooded hill in between the other two stores, Brigitte Hofer has converted the cabin first built for bed and breakfast guests into a retail outlet for the pottery, photographs, photo frames, woolens and hand-made soap produced in the two studios on her property, Coyote Ridge Farm.

Getting people in is a matter of getting the word out, say all three women.

Bouvier says she learned from her marketing courses in Quebec that advertising is important, especially during a recession.

But things are different now than they were in the mid-1980s, she says.

Today, social media provide some of the best tools for drawing people into the store, says Bouvier, who uses blogs, Facebook and Skype to promote her business.

She also attends one or two public markets each year and advertises in local newspapers. She has cut back on some of the newspaper advertising for now, however, so she can save money to have a sign placed on Hwy 11, 29 kilometres to the south.

The most established of the three stores, Bouvier’s store was opened in 2009, about five years after she and her husband, Perry, built a new house on their farm in the Carlos district, about 20 kilometres north of Leslieville.

She had been working on jewelery design in her office on the main floor and collected about $15,000 in inventory when she decided to branch out and start teaching some of her techniques.

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Lucie Bouvier abandoned her work as a paralegal to focus on her home-based store, Carlos Little Bead Store. tle any more, occupying most of the ground level and carrying an inventory that’s well beyond $15,000.

Without revealing her annual profits, Bouvier says she has number of part-time staff and makes enough money that she is required to collect GST. A couple of corners and a hill away, Hofer is in the early stages of a similar program on the store she opened last November, just in time to catch the Christmas rush.

It’s been good, although it’s still a bit slow, says Hofer, who can’t imagine ever being so busy that she would to collect GST. She advertises locally and maintains a small display in a secondhand book store in Rocky Mountain House.

With no mortgage or loans to worry about, Hofer says the store just needs to make enough money to help her pay her bills so she can stay at home and work on her creations or play her violin. It gives her far more flexibility than she had with the bed and breakfast.

“I just need variety,” says Hofer.

A few kilometres south of Coyote Ridge, on what’s left of Leslieville’s once thriving Main Street, Neudorf-Armstrong revels in a childhood dream.

She had started building an inventory of do-dads and what-nots when she was a teenager, hoping some day to have a store of her own.

“It was originally going to be just for fun, because how busy is it going to be in Leslieville?”

It turned out that the store was busy enough to warrant Kim putting all of her efforts into the shop. An additional advantage is that she can bring her son to work

rather than dropping him off at a day care.

She agrees with Bouvier about the impact of social media and word of mouth, including a message she got two years ago from a friend who had gone to Mexico for spring break.

“I had not been open for three days and she sends me a message on Facebook: ‘You are not going to believe it. I’m lying on the beach and these people beside me start talking about this little shop where they’re from called 3 Ladies and Their Stuff.’ She says, ‘Kim, it’s a groovy world.’”

Neudorf-Armstrong said her store is now getting people in from Red Deer every day, estimating that she gets new customers on four of every five of the days she’s open.

Along with social media and word of mouth, Neudorf-Armstrong and her husband, Murray, have organized public markets from time to time, closing off the street so local vendors can open for business.

The markets are good for the store and they help local entrepreneurs put their goods out in public, says Neudorf-Armstrong. She has planned more markets in the future, including a second-anniversary market at the end of March and a street market during Leslieville Antique Days, held on the August long weekend.

She also attends markets, does a little picking from time to time and goes to major trade shows, hunting for eclectic items and ideas for her store.

“People love destination shopping, and that, I think, is what’s important,” says Neudorf-Armstrong.

“I couldn’t afford to have this business in a mall. It’s what I love and my kid comes with me every day.” bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

Mischief, fire and train helped shape Red Deer NEW BOOK BY CITY ARCHIVIST

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF A mischievous little boy, a serial arsonist and a missed train all played pivotal roles in shaping a town of 300 people into the city that Red Deer has become.

City archivist Michael Dawe has been working for the last four years on projects celebrating the century that has passed since March 25, 1913, when Red Deer was incorporated as a city.

“The idea is not only just to say how Red Deer developed, but why; what’s unique about Red Deer and what are some of the factors that made it unique,” says Dawe.

A figure who looms large but who has been largely forgotten is John T. Moore, a chartered accountant and former Toronto city councillor — and no relation to the owners of Northwest Motors.

Appointed managing director of the Saskatchewan Land and Holding Co., Moore had travelled west to the end of the rails and then kept on going.

He found himself above the banks of Waskasoo Creek at what is now Rotary Park, viewing the valley from the peak of Piper’s Mountain at unclaimed land that he felt had terrific farming potential.

He convinced his employer to purchase 180 sections of land in the immediate area from the federal government, effectively ensuring that homesteaders would have to go elsewhere to stake their claims.

It was only after all of the homestead land was taken up that people started buying land in what would be Red Deer.

That process limited Red Deer’s growth while other towns, like Innisfail and La-

combe, were booming, says Dawe.

After sewing up the land deal, Moore convinced a retired and ailing minister, Rev. Leonard Gaetz, to uproot his family from their home in Hamilton, Ont. and come west as land agent for the Saskatchewan Land and Holding Co. Gaetz became a local legend and was eventually immortalized in bronze on a bench at the corner of Ross Street and Gaetz Avenue.

Another entrepreneur from back east was also looking for a new start in the west and was interested in checking out the sites available at Lacombe.

However, James Bower ended up stranded in Red Deer after missing his train and decided to take a closer look at the local opportunities.

He went to the Saskatchewan Land and Holding Co. to see what was for sale and found a site that Moore had been keeping for himself. However, Moore was out of town and the agent acting on his behalf cut a deal with Bower for the site that would become Sunnybrook Farm.

The Moores and Bowers crossed paths again in August of 1910, when Moore invited Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfred Laurier to drive the first spike for the Alberta Central Railway, to run from Red Deer to Rocky Mountain House.

The day before the planned event, Bower’s son, Hugh encountered the setup on his way to school. He picked up a mallet and pounded in a few spikes before skipping happily off to class.

Organizers who discovered the hijinks feared an attempt at sabotage and posted an armed guard.

Hugh’s father, president of the United Farmers of Alberta at the time, had written a speech for the occasion.

James Bower was so nervous, he started to have a heart attack

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Where is Sir Wilfred? Michael Dawe stands at the South Hill site where Prime MInister Sir Wilfred Laurier drove the first spike for the Alberta Central Railway. while delivering his speech, but insisted on finishing and was then taken immediately to hospital.

He never fully recovered, says Dawe.

It was only after the Saskatchewan Land and Holding Company was foreclosed by heirs of an investor that Moore’s true colours started to bleed through.

He was hauled into court, accused of various shady deals and deeds.

The judge ruled, however, that while Moore had certainly bent the rules, none had been broken, says Dawe.

In a separate chapter Dawe describes a wave of terror that coursed through the city during 1969 and 1970.

People were frighened and police were baffled when a series of fires broke out along 48th Ave., including destruction of Phil’s Pancake House and damage to the South School.

The only person ever injured was the man who had started the fires, says Dawe.

The arsonist burned his own hands while lighting fire to the Sacred Heart Church, giving police the evidence they needed to crack the case, says Dawe.

On the morning after, police found Skip Lawlor, 19, trying to relieve his pain in the cool wa-

ters of the Red Deer River.

Lawlor was convicted of several counts of arson, but was never charged with a fire that occurred at about the same time at the Eastview school, says Dawe.

The court didn’t believe his confession to that fire because it didn’t fit the pattern he had established with the others.

Dawe says his research delves into a wide range of themes that contributed to the shape Red Deer has taken during that past 100 years.

“It’s not meant to be sort of a chronology of Red Deer. It’s an attempt to tell not only what happened in Red Deer, but why.

For example, there’s one chapter called For God and Profit, and that’s the story of the Saskatchewan Land and Homestead Company.”

Estimated at about 300 pages including 400 to 500 pictures, Remarkable Red Deer should sell for about $35 per copy, said Dawe.

His salary while working on the project has been covered jointly by the City of Red Deer and the Red Deer & District Museum and Art Gallery. Printing and publishing costs are to be borne by sales of the book, says Dawe. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate. com

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Genuine negative criticism stings Tell boyfriend about inability to have kids “When I don’t like a piece of music, I make a point of listening to it more closely.”

– Florent Schmitt, French composer

me more likely to react badly rather than respond appropriately.

With the right mindset, criticism opens us up to new perspectives and ideas we may not have consid“Stop your endless ramblings and get to the point!” ered. Whenever someone challenges us, that person “My point is that most people have a difficult time helps expand our thinking. Our critics give us the opdealing with criticism.” portunity to set aside our ego and practise listening.

None of us are immune to the sting of By this I mean resisting the urge to anagenuine negative criticism; it always hurts lyze each comment or plan a rebuttal, and at least a little to have our failings or defiinstead simply considering what the other ciencies pointed out to us. However, critiperson is saying. cism is something we each must face, myNot that the pain will completely disself included. Having a solid strategy for appear, but even that pain can be a valudealing with it will make it a lot less painable teacher. Criticism is especially painful, and in fact quite helpful. There is often ful with it strikes upon an insecurity. We at least a grain of truth within criticism can use this pain to gain insight into our that can help with our personal growth and belief system. Maybe we’re sensitive to self-esteem-building. Looking for truth enthe comments because we’re harbouring courages humility. It’s not easy to take an a self-defeating belief or have not come to honest look at ourselves and our failings, terms with a comment or event from the but it’s a powerful way to grow our selfpast. If we follow the pain to its source awareness. and do a little investigative work, we’re Of course it’s a bit of a Catch-22: when likely to find an event that needs to be we most need to grow our self-esteem is worked through and released.

MURRAY when it’s hardest to turn criticism into One of the great opportunities for me FUHRER a positive experience. There was a time when dealing with criticism has been when I found criticism devastating because challenging my people-pleasing tendenmy self-esteem was in tatters. I held the cies. For the longest time, I would simply firm belief that compliments were good go along with whatever people expected while criticism was bad, and took it all at of me because I didn’t want to make them face value. My heart would beat faster, my mouth disapprove of me. This was self-defeating because would go dry and I would become intensely focused any relationship built upon the constant need for apon the negative comments I was hearing. There was proval is not a healthy one. I didn’t know who I was. no consideration as to whether the comments were So if someone had negative criticisms of me, I would correct or not – I simply accepted them as true. Owing still be agreeable. What was truly mind-bending was to a strong belief that I was worthless, I accepted the when people criticized me for being a people-pleaser. words without analysis or challenge. I would usually But it helped me to reach the liberating realization flee the situation and later be “fighting mad” at the that I could simply let people think what they wanted criticizer.

– they were going to anyway.

I was giving my power away and, because I was so Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. focused on my hurt feelings, I wasn’t actually hearing His new book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Facthe message of the other person’s comments, leaving tors.

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Aphids attack winter garden salad greens Well, my great green light garden has come to a and climbing roses smothering an arbour in red. withering halt. Since the fall frost I kept us in salad Some of these will come to pass in my garden, while by growing an assortment of lettuce, kale and other others will simply pass on. There will be blight, pestigreens in my light stand. The light stand was expen- lence and no doubt drought, but there will also be the sive and I figured it could earn its keep as more than countless unexpected miracles that always come with just a place to start spring seedlings. And it did. For the making any garden. four months I was unreasonably entertained by getRuth Stout, the late great Queen of the Mulch ting out the salad bowl and herb scissors and walking Method, once recounted a conversation she had with mere steps across the kitchen to my “garden”. I rel- her brother Rex, a gardener and author of the famed ished snipping off leaves for the supper salad while Nero Wolfe detective series. Rex opened their conthe winter winds licked the windows. I felt like I versation by saying, “Of all the activities a man can was getting away with something. Having spend his time on, gardening is the only one fresh garden greens in December was which is certain to present him with a bewillike skipping out of school. Some days I dering succession of delight and dismay. If, would just nibble on the lettuce straight after my 30 years of trying to nurse hundreds from the stand, while looking out at the of plants into vigor and bloom I was asked to winter landscape. But then in late Janugive useful advice to an aspiring gardener, I ary I was ratted out. would tell him to always expect the dismay; A horde of aphids in biblical proporthen the delight, when it comes, will be a tions descended on my salad bar. Had I glorious surprise.” noticed them sooner I might have been Ruth tells her readers that she is of just able to get the upper hand, but as it were the opposite temperament. “For goodness every last leaf was freckled with the bugsake, expect delight. If dismay is what you gers. Which begs the question; where do get, it will be a jolt, yes, but think of all the aphids come from in the dead of winter? wonderful expectant hours you spent! And SHANNON And how did they get in the house? I the dismay needn’t last long; in no time at MCKINNON dabbled in some organic warfare involvall you find yourself anticipating fresh deing everything from squishing them to lights.” spraying with concoctions of garlic and I agree with Ruth on this one. If all I did banana peels to homemade sticky traps was anticipate what plants might have sucto whatever else Google and my garden library threw cumbed to winter’s wrath, or the fall out of next sumat me. I soon lost both my patience and my appetite. mer’s drought or the moose that might clear the eight In a final fit, I uprooted every last plant and tossed foot fence and Hoover up all the peas and raspberry them in the woodstove, aphids and all. And then I set bushes, then I would simply hang up my hoe. the boxes of soil out on the deck during a deep freeze Instead I am already looking forward to the return to take care of any that were left behind. Fire and of the perennials, a bountiful vegetable harvest come ice...it wasn’t very nice. Furthermore it was a case of fall and my latest wave of lettuce minus the sprinthrowing the baby out with the bathwater. I no longer kling of aphid protein. With so much to look forward had aphids, but I no longer had fresh salad greens to to it’s a pity that February is the shortest month. look forward to neither. I won the war, but lost the Shannon McKinnon is a humour columnist from lettuce.

Northern BC. You can read past columns by visiting But that’s okay. I am regrouping and getting ready www.shannonmckinnon.com to plant some greens again. And soon, very soon, spring seedlings! I am digging out my seeds and going through them in a flutter of excitement. February is such a dangerous month for gardeners. It’s that between stage where you have forgotten about the weeds and the watering and the work (but not the aphids; I haven’t forgotten about the aphids) and can’t wait for the tantalizing renewal of the spring garden.

I know seed catalogues are as duplicitous as fashion magazines, but I forgive them for it. All those glossy photos of perfect lobed peppers, plump melons, smooth, unblemished skin of sun ripened tomatoes; the ornamental shrubs dripping in blooms, trees with perfectly symmetrical limbs

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Question: I’m in my mid-30s and have never been married. I have been dating a man for the last few months. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and cannot have children. At what point in our dating relationship should I share that kind of information? It is a very emotional situation for me.

Thank you for your advice.

Jim: First, I’m sorry to learn of your inability to conceive. At Focus we often hear from women who have struggled with infertility in various forms, and we know how difficult it can be.

I ran your question by our counseling team, and as for when to reveal this information to your boyfriend, the consensus was clear -- the sooner the better. If you’re in your 30s and have been dating several months, I’d be surprised if the subject of marriage hasn’t been raised already. Although it may be painful to talk about, this is the type of information your boyfriend needs to know. It establishes and open and honest relationship, too.

Although the desire for children is an important consideration for couples considering marriage, it doesn’t have to be a deal breaker.

There are a number of other important factors for each of you to consider during JIM this phase of dating, includDALY ing one another’s character, families of origin, and so on.

Also, it’s important to remember that NO married couple is guaranteed biological children. It just doesn’t happen for some people, despite their strong desire to have kids. But couples who are deeply committed can weather the storm of infertility and look into other options, especially adoption.

Question: I am single and having a hard time finding someone in my age range -- 25-35 -- that wants to have a loving, committed relationship. It seems that most men I date just want to date casually. Eventually I would like to get married and have a family. Do you have some advice for me?

Lisa Anderson, manager of young adults: Your question reminds me of that song by the Supremes, “You don’t really love me, you just keep me hanging on.” You’re absolutely right that there are many single men out there who are suffering from some form of Peter Pan syndrome ... they refuse to grow up, to commit, to be men. Probably hundreds of books -- some of them helpful, some not -- have been written on this phenomenon, and there is reliable social science data to back it up.

Be that as it may, it would be a mistake to stereotype all men this way. There are still some good guys out there. Rather than resorting to the “men are pigs” mentality, I’d encourage you to maximize this season of singleness.

Suzanne Hadley Gosselin, one of our bloggers at boundless.org, has written on this subject. (She’s now happily married, but it took a while!) She recommends developing and deepening your own character traits while single, including contentment, perseverance, humility and spirituality. In her own words, “Getting married and staying married isn’t easy, but solid character is a good foundation for both.”

You should also find friends you trust who can be on the lookout for solid, healthy matches for you.

Those who know us and love us are the best matchmakers, and they can be good gatekeepers to keep out the riffraff!

Finally, check out boundless.org for the wealth of great content it offers young men and women in your position -- and mine.

Catch up with him at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.facebook.com/DalyFocus.

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Heathrow airport is at capacity LONDON — The owner of Heathrow airport said Monday that Britain must expand its airport capacity or lose out to rivals, as it announced that a record 70 million passengers used the London air hub in 2012.

Including interest payments on debt and one-off items, Heathrow reported a net loss of 40.9 billion pounds ($63.3 million) in 2012, compared with a loss of 191.5 million pounds a year earlier.

The airport saw an 8 per cent rise in revenue to 2.46 billion pounds for the year of the London Olympics, and an underlying profit of 46.4 million pounds.

There were 471,341 flights to and from Heathrow in 2012, just below its absolute capacity of 480,000.

Owner Heathrow Ltd. — formerly BAA — said that “unlike its rivals in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Dubai, Heathrow is full and its capacity constraints prevent any meaningful increase in the numbers of flights and routes.”

The British government has ordered a review of Britain’s airport capacity, but it is not due to report until 2015.

Gas plant to partially restart The Algerian gas complex that came under terrorist attack last month will partially resume work over the next week, an official said Monday. Separately, the country’s president issued his first public statement on the attack, congratulating the army for its response. Abdelhamid Zerguine, the head of the country’s state-owned energy company, Sonatrach, said one of the plant’s three gas units should resume production before Feb. 24 at 9 million cubic meters of gas a year — about a third of the plant’s capacity.

— The Associated Press

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian rebels on Monday warned a Canadian oil company against oil exploration in the country’s east, saying the area is unsafe because of fighting.

Africa Oil Corp. (TSXV:AOI) should halt all operations until the rebels make peace with the government, the Ogaden National Liberation Front, or ONLF, said. The group is blamed for the 2007 attack on a Chineserun oil field in the region in which scores were killed.

The rebels said in a statement that the company, which has its head office in Vancouver, is “conspiring with the government to exploit the region’s oil.”

“ONLF calls upon African Oil to desist from paying blood money to Ethiopia until a just settlement of the conflict is achieved and the people of the Ogaden are in a posi-

tion to be masters of their wealth and interest,” the statement said.

The Ethiopian government spokesman played down the statement, saying the region is peaceful and that the rebels don’t pose any real threat.

“The region is now fully stable and peaceful. The government and people are mobilizing together to develop the region,” said Communications Minister Shimeles Kemal.

Various ONLF factions have in the near past requested and subsequently negotiated with the government after which they have put down their arms and re-joined the people to lead a peaceful life, Shimeles said.

“They have completely lost that capacity as most of their fighters have put down their arms. Now the remaining faction’s leaders are engaged in a routine propaganda to disturb the ongoing development

activities,” he said.

Africa Oil Corp. said on its website that it has three projects in Ethiopia including in the Ogaden Basin where ONLF has been fighting the Addis Ababa government.

Telephone calls and emails to the Vancouver-based company were not returned as of Monday afternoon.

A statement from International Trade Minister Ed Fast said Canada supports a peaceful resolution of the situation in the Ogaden region of Ethiopia.

“Our government takes seriously any threat to Canadian companies and their employees operating abroad,” the statement said.

The rebels want to create an independent state in the Ogaden region, which is inhabited by mostly ethnic Somalis. Peace talks between ONLF and Ethiopians government in neighbouring Kenya ended in disagreement in October.

Potentially huge Newfoundland shale oil find farmed out

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — As a junior energy explorer comes closer to finding out whether North America’s next big shale oil find lies beneath the western coast of Newfoundland, concerns are being raised about the environmental effects fracking could have in the remote region.

Shoal Point Energy Ltd. (CNSX:SPE) spent the winter holidays hammering out a farmout deal with Black Spruce Exploration, a subsidiary of Foothills Capital Corp., that will enable as many as 12 exploration wells to be drilled over the next few years in the Green Point shale.

After that, the companies aim to have a better idea of how much black gold can be coaxed out the narrow stretch of rock — and hopefully attract deeper pocketed investors to help scale up the discovery.

“It’s not the big long-term solution yet,” Shoal Point chief executive officer George Langdon said in an interview.

As in other shale formations throughout North America, tapping the Green Point will require hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to unlock the resource. The process involves injecting a mixture of water, sand and chemicals underground at high pressure in order to crack the rock.

Fracking has unleashed huge supplies of natural gas and oil from shales across the continent, but it also brings with it controversy over its potential environmental effects.

Bob Diamond, chair of the Bay St. George Sustainability Network, said fracking has become a hot topic in his community.

Less than a dozen people attended his group’s first meeting on the issue, but that number swelled to 60 for a second gathering last week.

“We’re not against oil or oil development or exploration,” Diamond said from Stephenville, N.L. “We want to ensure that it’s not going to have any significant impact on our health or our environment.”

In addition to the safety of the fracking process itself, Diamond said he’s also worried about all of the trucks and heavy equipment moving around the area and the safety of drilling in a coastal region prone to wild weather.

He also wants to make sure that other industries, such as tourism and fisheries, aren’t harmed.

“I’d like to see a moratorium on gas and oil fracking,” said Diamond.

“In Newfoundland, there’s actually no kind of regulatory structure in place yet to deal with fracking, which alarms a lot of people.”

He said recent fracking guidelines set out by the New Brunswick government seem to strike the right balance, and he’d like to see his province follow suit.

David Murray, CEO of Foothills Capital Corp., said although fracking is new to western Newfoundland, the technology has been around for a long time and has been safely used around the world.

“We know that people will be concerned about it because they’re not as experienced in this area as to what’s involved. But do we see any real technical issues here? The answer is no,” he said.

He said there are no groundwater sources at risk from the drilling.

Shoal Point, a small Toronto-based outfit, set up a data room last summer where potential partners could access company information. Firms from around the world — some large and some small — took a look at what Shoal Point had to offer.

Langdon had expected the potential size of the Green Point — one estimate pegs it as having 23 billion barrels of oil in place — would be enough to lure a big-name partner.

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An electric bus using the PRIMOVE technology is shown in a Bombardier handout photo. The transportation giant’s Primove technology is designed to allow buses to be charged by underground induction stations when they stop to let passengers hop on and off.

Bombardier electric technology to be tested ON BUSES IN MONTREAL, GERMANY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Bombardier’s electric transit technology will be tested next winter on buses in Montreal, followed in early 2014 on an urban route used by passengers in the German city of Mannheim.

The transportation giant’s Primove technology is designed to allow buses to be charged by underground induction stations when they stop to let passengers hop on and off.

Small amounts of energy emitted from an electromagnetic field are used to quickly charge batteries on the bus and propel it to the next power source.

It removes the need for lengthy overnight plug-ins, allowing the buses to remain longer on the road and be outfitted with lighter and smaller batteries.

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) will test the technology in Canada’s harsh winter conditions at a special track on Ile-Ste-Helene, the home of Expo 67, in partnership with Hydro-Quebec and an undisclosed bus manufacturer.

“We want to test the equipment in the most difficult conditions that you could have with our climate, meaning winter,” spokesman Marc Laforge said in an interview.

While Germany will test the system using buses filled with passengers, there are no immediate plans to do so in Canada.

Laforge said Bombardier is nearing agreement with a bus manufacturer for projects in North America after Nova Bus, the Quebec-based subsidiary of Volvo Buses, decided not to pursue the required research and development.

While Germany’s testing is further advanced, having a bus partner in North America should pave the way for finding a transit operator to push the project towards commercialization.

Odile Paradis, a spokeswoman for Montreal’s transit authority, said it is in discussions with Bombardier about the upcoming testing and is “very interested” in the electrification project.

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Investigation continues into attack on Canadian owned mine in Greece THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THESSALONIKI, Greece — A Greek prosecutor ordered the release Monday of a 54-year-old man hours after he was arrested in connection with an attack on a Canadian-owned gold mining operation in which about 40 masked intruders torched machinery and vehicles.

Police had arrested the man for “moral instigation” of the attack due to his contributions to an anti-mining blog.

The prosecutor later ordered him released without officially charging him, while also ordering the investigation to continue.

Opposition to the Skouries mining project in northern Greece’s Halkidiki peninsula runs

deep and the area has seen numerous protests in recent months, some of which have turned violent.

The mining company, Hellas Gold, which is 95 per cent owned by Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold Inc. (TSX:ELD), is planning a gold mine and processing plant in the area.

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There are some RRSP pitfalls to avoid

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While the registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is a great vehicle to help Canadians save for their retirement, there are some pitfalls that investors may not know about and should try and avoid.

Many people, for example, confuse their contribution limit with the deduction limit.

The deduction limit is set at 18 per cent of your previous year’s earned income, up to a dollar limit that changes every year.

The maximum dollar limit for the 2012 tax year is $22,970, up from $22,450 in 2011, and will rise to $23,820 in 2013.

It is contained in the notice of assessment that you get each year from the Canada Revenue Agency after you have filed your return.

If you have not been contributing the full amount to your RRSP and have unused contribution room, your contribution limit could

be higher than the deduction limit.

If, for example, you have $20,000 of unused contribution room from previous years, your actually contribution limit for 2013 could be $43,820, your 2013 deduction limit plus your past unused contribution room.

Another pitfall can be saving too much in your RRSP and having too many accounts.

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BUS: Trials planned German bus riders will get the first hands-on opportunity to see the electric buses in action during a 12-month trial beginning in the second quarter of 2014.

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Employees of Hellas Gold, are seen through a burnt van at a mining facility near the village of Skouries, located on the northern peninsula of Halkidiki Greece, on Sunday.

Regional operator Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV) will test the new technology along one of its inner city routes. Germany’s federal Ministry of Transport is providing 3.3 million euros ($4.4 million) to four project partners — RNV, the city of Mannheim, Bombardier Transportation and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Two buses outfitted with units under the floor of the vehicles will get charged by underground induction energy transfer stations each time they stop along the route.

Laforge said the underground charges are safe for people passing over them.

The buses built by the Swiss manufacturer Carrosserie HESS AG will also be equipped with Bombardier’s new Mitrac powertrain for city buses.

An electric van equipped with the Primove technology will also be tested as a RNV service vehicle.

The Germany team said the project will help to determine a framework for infrastructure, batteries, inductive energy transfer and daily operation by testing the new technology on a real-life route.

“We aim to expand public transport’s competitive edge in efficiency by putting the technology of inductively-charged electric buses through its paces on a demanding city route and thereby proving its suitability for everyday use,” RNV technical director Martin in der Beek said a news release Monday.

Laforge said the technology could be attractive for governments looking to electrifying transit systems without installing overhead wires.

The Primove technology, in development for more than five years, needs to be tested before it is sold commercially to transit systems.

Laforge said there’s a huge potential market for use of the technology by buses, but said it won’t reduce the demand for light rail or subway systems that are directly supplied by Bombardier.

“Every means of transportation serves a different objective,” he said.

Bombardier is the world’s largest manufacturer of railway systems. Primove could also be used on its tramway and light rail units, and theoretically for cars.

offices with gasoline and setting the place alight.

A statement on Eldorado’s website said the intruders illegally entered its Skouries project shortly after midnight Saturday night and assaulted two security officers.

“One sustained injuries which required hospitalization and has subsequently been released,” the company said.

It said the group then set fire to the company’s temporary construction offices as well as several trucks and heavy equipment, most of which were owned by local contractors.

“While we respect the right of individuals to voice their opinions in a safe, legal and responsible manner we fully condemn any activities that put the safety of our employees, contractors and assets at risk,” Eldorado CEO Paul Wright said.

“The company is in possession of all permits required to operate legally at its projects in Halkidiki.

These projects are licensed under an environmental impact assessment, which consisted of an exhaustive technical review as well as comprehensive public consultations.

In Halkidiki, as in all our mining operations throughout the world, we operate to the highest environmental standards complying with all local, national and international laws and regulations.”

Eldorado is a gold producing, exploration and development company active in Turkey, China, Brazil, Greece and Romania.

MINE: Residents divided Residents are divided between those who fear environmental destruction and those who support the mine for its job prospects at a time of severe financial crisis and spiralling unemployment.

In the overnight attack between Saturday and Sunday, intruders overpowered security guards at the Skouries facility or forced them to flee before dousing machinery, vehicles and containers used as

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An RRSP of between $700,000 and $2 million, for example, may sound great, but that money will be taxed at some point. A retiree with such a large plan would be in the 46 per cent tax bracket and would have their old age security (OAS) clawed back.

Having your financial assets spread over several plans can lead to a disorganized investment strategy, duplication, inappropriate asset allocation and paying more fees than if all investments were consolidated in one account.

Waiting to the last minute to make your contribution is another common pitfall. It can lead to making emotional decisions or parking the money for too long on the sidelines.

By contributing early or making regular contributions during the year, you get the tax-sheltered returns starting sooner and get the advantages of dollar cost averaging.

Many people may not realize they have a choice when they can actually claim their RRSP contribution. You don’t have to do it in the same year that you actually make the contribution.

“If your income is below $45,000 one year but you expect it will go up the next year, you can make the contribution but then wait until the second year to actually claim it,” explained Myron Knodel, director of tax and estate planning with Investors Group. “In this way you would get a greater tax break from your contribution because you are claiming it in a year when your income is higher.”

Many people also may be investing in the wrong things in their RRSP. The advantage of investing in registered accounts, such as RRSPs and registered retirement income funds, is that the money is only taxed when the funds are withdrawn. When you take money out of your RRSP at 71, you are taxed at your marginal rate at the time, which is usually lower than when you were working full-time.

As a general rule, it’s better to invest in fixed income in your RRSP and equities outside of your RRSP in a non-registered account.

You can claim a capital loss from equities if they are in a non-registered account, whereas you can’t if they are in a registered plan. And capital gains made on equities held in a non-registered account are taxed at only 50 per cent of the individual’s marginal tax rate.

Consequently, non-registered accounts generally should contain equities and dividend-paying stocks instead of interest-bearing investments such as guaranteed investment certificates and bonds, which should be in your RRSP. Don’t withdraw your money from your RRSP early, because it is taxed very heavily, and try to take advantage of both your RRSP and the tax free savings account (TFSA).

Although the TFSA was introduced five years ago, a recent BMO Bank of Montreal survey found that fewer than half of Canadians have been making the maximum contribution of $5,000 a year.

The maximum contribution this year is going up to $5,500.

“Look at what your tax rate is now and what you expect it to be when you retire,” Knodel advises. “If you expect your marginal rate will go down when you retire, it’s better to make contributions to your RRSP and take the tax refund and reinvest it. If you are not saving for retirement, a TFSA is usually preferable to an RRSP because you can remove money from it tax-free, but funds removed from your RRSP is taxed when removed.”

Talbot Boggs is a Toronto-based business communications professional who has worked with national news organizations, magazines and corporations in the finance, retail, manufacturing and other industrial sectors.

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You’ve seen it all before, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying Escape from Planet Earth.

Boldly going back to Planet Earth being trapped on Earth isn’t terribly new, either, with everyone from E.T. to TV’s Alf and Mork & Mindy having already gone down this interstellar path.

But no matter whethImagine if curier you call Escape from ous aliens came to Planet Earth sincere Earth and reversehomage or cynical engineered all of our thievery, it goes down animated movies about well in its brisk 89 minthem, trying to figure utes. out what we were up to.

Featuring the directThe result might be ing debut of Despicable something like Escape Me storyboard artist Cal From Planet Earth, a Brunker, scripted by sci-fi chuckler that committee and brought somehow manages to to you in UP3D (Utterly elude tedium, despite Pointless 3D), it gets by being a revisionist rip PETER thanks to adventurous of rival ’toons, from HOWELL casting.

Pixar on down.

Brendan Fraser It’s got a lead charmay not be much of a acter much like Buzz stretch as steroidal asLightyear from Toy Story, who gets into all kinds of tronaut Scorch Supernova, egotisintergalactic mischief with beast- tical hero to all the blue-skinned ies and humanoids resembling residents of distant planet Baab. the inhabitants of Monsters vs. Fraser did do George of the Jungle, Aliens, Monsters, Inc., The Hitchhik- after all.

But the usually cocky Rob Corders Guide to the Galaxy and many dry makes for an out-there choice other similar entertainments.

The central premise of aliens as Scorch’s timid older brother

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The main villain of Earth?

None other than Star Trek’s noble William Shatner, who boldly goes to top-secret Area 51 for nefarious reasons — and loves every hammy moment of it.

His vile General Shanker is exploiting captured extraterrestrials not only for their cool toys (where do you think iPods and the Internet came from?) but also for technical know-how that he can monetize and weaponize.

The space aliens could end up helping to blow up the very Earth they’re tying to escape.

Add in Ricky Gervais as a smartass computer, George Lopez as a three-eyed slug, and Jessica Sarah Parker, Jane Lynch, Sofia Vergara and Jessica Alba as femmes fatale and non-fatale, and you get a lot to smile about.

It could even make you forget that you’ve seen it all before.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

Rob Belushi follows father Jim and uncle John in family business THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — The name on Hollywood audition lists and casting sheets must be unmistakably eye-catching: Rob Belushi.

The 32-year-old actor and comedian is from yes, that Belushi family. He’s the son of Jim Belushi and the nephew of the late John Belushi and for the past decade or so an aspiring actor in his own right.

Rob Belushi has guest starred on TV shows like his dad’s According to Jim and The Defenders.

He’s appeared in made-for-TV movies and graced the stand-up stage. Now he’s starring on the Spike TV reality program The Joe Schmo Show that airs on Tuesday nights.

He calls his famous last name a “doubleedged sword.”

“I would say people are very interested in seeing me or checking out what I have to offer,” Belushi said in an interview in the lobby of a fancy downtown Chicago hotel. “I also think that they have their own expectations of what that will be and I am not my uncle or my father. That is pretty clear to see upon meeting me.”

The Spike TV show requires Belushi to act off-the-cuff, using skills he learned in Chicago’s improv scene — where his father and uncle got their starts, too.

Belushi grew up in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles to go to high school, but the family business didn’t interest him at first. He was more interested in behind-thecamera work.

“My dad was actor and my mom was an ac-

tor and my uncle was an actor,” Belushi said. “It seemed like maybe we hit our quota.”

But a few small roles in college and influence from a teacher at Wesleyan University in Connecticut steered him in front of the lens. After college he headed back to Chicago.

“I moved to Chicago so that I could do it well and not just be some jerk with an unearned last name,” Belushi said.

Jim Belushi describes his son as funny, talented and good looking — “the smartest Belushi you’ve got.”

Not a surprise for a father talking about his son. The pair owns a comedy club, The Comedy Bar, together in Chicago.

“I’ve given him a lot of advice,” Jim Belushi said in an interview.

“My main advice to him is just do what’s right in front of you. It’s basically stay in the moment.”

Rob Belushi was a baby when his famous uncle, John, died of a drug overdose at age 33 in March 1982.

“I’ve always felt like John was out there somewhere looking down on me and hopefully smiling or frowning but as every actor wants, paying attention in some way,” Belushi said. “We have a lot in common in a lot of ways, some are good, some are bad. So I would say, as with my dad, I feel very honoured to carry on the tradition that comes from Chicago.”

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NEW YORK — Letters from John Lennon’s killer detailing his obsession with the novel The Catcher in the Rye to the police officer who arrested him went on sale Monday through a Los Angeles auction house.

The four missives from Mark David Chapman to Stephen Spiro are for sale through Moments In Time, which specializes in historical documents and rare autographs, at a fixed price of $75,000, auction house owner Gary Zimet said.

Zimet is selling the letters on behalf of Spiro, who arrested Chapman on Dec. 8, 1980, shortly after he shot Lennon outside The Dakota, the ex-Beatle’s Manhattan apartment building.

The letters are typed and signed by Chapman.

They were written over several months in 1983, after he had pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.

In the first letter, from Jan. 15, 1983, Chapman says his reason for writing, besides wanting to be Spiro’s friend, is to ask for help in locating his copy of The Catcher in The Rye, which he was reading at the time of his arrest.

“Have you read The Catcher in the Rye yet?” Chapman asks. “I would like you to read it and tell me what you think of it. As you remember, in the copy that was taken from me I had written ’This is my statement.”’

Spiro said he received the first letter at the Manhattan precinct where he worked and wrote Chapman back because he was hoping to get evidence on a possible hit list of other victims and people acting with Chapman.

“I was trying to get information from him to admit why he did it and what his motives were,” said Spiro, who had the other letters sent to a post office box.

In one letter, Chapman said he’d let Spiro decide whether Lennon was a “phoney” or not, a reference to troubled Catcher in the Rye narrator Holden Caulfield, who refers to people as “phonies” in the book, written by J.D. Salinger. Spiro said he re-read the novel on Chapman’s request.

“I wanted to try to relate to him in the letters,” he said.

The letters stopped abruptly, and Spiro said he believes someone told Chapman not to write to the police department anymore.

An injury ended Spiro’s job as a New York police officer in 1983, but he said he kept the letters in a file for more than 30 years.

He decided to sell them in part to pay off hefty medical bills from cancer and other illnesses and because he thought they should be in the public domain.

“I wanted to publicize them to the world because they’re part of history,” he said.

Spiro, 66, had no contact with Chapman after the last letter.

Chapman, 57, was denied parole in August for the seventh time. During the hearing, he again expressed remorse for Lennon’s killing and spoke of his Christian faith.

Lennon’s widow, singer and artist Yoko Ono, still lives in the Dakota apartment she shared with Lennon, who was 40 when he died.

She was celebrating her 80th birthday with a concert in Berlin and couldn’t be reached for comment Monday.

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ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 10 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650 CINDY’S Western & Chinese Traditional Massage, micro computer diagnosis. Insurance avail.

New girls coming. 4606 48 Ave. 8 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. 7 days a wk. 403-986-1691

Gentle Touch Massage

4919 50 St. New staff. Daily Specials. New rear entry, lots of parking. 403-341-4445

Misc.

Services

1290

Valentine’s Special

VII MASSAGE

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

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269

FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

JUNK REMOVAL, Yard/ Garden Serv. 588-2564

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Painters/ Decorators

1310

A COUPLE OF PAINTERS

Call for all your painting requirements. 15 yrs. exp.

Kory at 403-347-9068

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as roof snow removal, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring Call James 403- 341-0617 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

Call 403-346-7777 Better For Cheaper with a Low Price Guarantee. helpinghandshomesupport.com

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

800

Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

EXP’D WELL Zubar Production TESTERS Services Day Supervisors, is currently taking resumes Night Supervisors for experienced & Hands for well testing Assistant Operators company. Must have valid I s l o o k i n g t o f i l l t h e Email resume to: COLTER PRODUCTION driver’s licence, H2S & First rdzubaroffice@telus.net TESTING SERVICES INC Aid. Call 403-978-1790 or following position: or fax to (403)346-9420. email your resume to: Must have all valid tickets.

Join Our Fast Growing FIELD SAFETY lyle@ Team and Secure Your spikeproductiontesting.com OFFICER Future with our Optimum The successful applicant Benefit Package Tired of Standing? will have a NCSO designa- Professionals & RRSP’s!!

Find something to sit on tion and will have: in Classifieds * Actual hands on oilfield MARKETING Director Production Testing construction experience.

Bower Place, Red Deer, AB * Good computer skills.

Personnel: We are looking for a highly CCCSI is hiring sanitation * Extensive travel is Day & Night motivated, hardworking workers for the afternoon required.

Supervisors and energetic employee and evening shifts. Get * Excellent people skills. who will be responsible for & Field Operators paid weekly, $14.22/hr. * H2S Alive and First Aid. planning and executing a Call 403-348-8440 or fax * Certified D&A tester, targeted, cost efficient • Qualified Day & Night 403-348-8463 an asset. annual Marketing Plan for Supervisors * Drivers License, with the center that utilizes - (Must be able to provide clean Abstract. marketing funds to own work truck.) * Must relocate to Hinton.

PROVIDENCE increase traffic, increase Medical • Field Operators merchants’ sales, and Trucking Inc - Valid First Aid, H2S, “NO SAFETY COPS increase market share driver’s license required! Is now hiring experienced: WANTED” Winch truck operator We want to build a safety within a specified trade area.

Please see our website @ culture, NOT enforce one.

Picker operator Requirements: Minimum 5 www.colterenergy.ca All candidates must be Chandler Consulting Inc. is years of marketing or or contact us at able to pass a pre-employ- Please submit resume to now seeking an RN interrelated experience.

1-877-926-5837 hr@alstaroc.com or fax to ment drug screen.

We ested in part time contract Background in Customer 780- 865- 5829 offer exceptional wages work. Position is related to Service and supervision as Your application will be Please quote job and benefits for exceptional workplace health assesskept strictly confidential # 68780. on your resume. well as knowledge of retail people. Fax resume and ments, training provided. industry and branding abstract to 403-314-2340 Must live in Red Deer and Classifieds...costs so little tactics are assets. Strong or email to safety@ have own transportation. skills in Word, Excel, Saves you so much! providencetrucking.ca Please email resume and PowerPoint and multiple availability to info@ graphic/publisher chandlerconsulting.net. programs. Well versed in Social Marketing Oilfield Start your career! opportunities.

See Help Wanted SAFETY For more details or if you are interested in applying PROFESSIONAL for this position, please visit Alstar is looking for a our website at www.

Safety Professional to help Oilfield BentallKennedy.com. expand our safety program through projects and auditing.

CELEBRATIONS Minimum requirements Viking Projects Ltd. is located in Lacombe HAPPEN EVERY DAY include: Alberta and services all of Western Canada. We * CRSP IN CLASSIFIEDS specialize in a variety of pipeline, facility and * 5 + years’ experience in POINTS WEST LIVING Oil & Gas as a Safety reclamation services.

STETTLER Professional “People are our most REQUIRES GENERAL We are looking for * Strong Safety program important asset - their MANAGER development - skills & safety is our greatest Facility - A 104 suite full experience responsibility. service Designated * Excellent computer skills No job is so urgent that it Supportive Living and * Internal and external cannot be done safely.”

Independent Living Facility auditing experience Operated by Connecting * Strong interpersonal A Pipeline and Facility Care - A leader in seniors’ that work well in a team environment. skills Construction company is supportive housing Experience is an asset but we are willing * Attention to detail; must currently accepting management in Alberta. be very organized applications for to train. * Requires little supervision; We are looking for a caring professional who is a leadClass 1 Licenced works well in a team We are looking for motivated applicants er and wants to work in Picker Operator environment Supportive Housing. meeting these criteria: Must be able to run a 30 Responsible for the overall ton Knuckle boom.

Weekends Off - Enjoys challenges management, HR, All Oilfield tickets required Is dependable and responsible marketing and administraBenefits offered RELOCATION TO tion of the facility.

- Communicates well with others Resumes can be faxed HINTON MANDATORY Qualifications: R.N. 403-729-3606 - Follows instructions registered with CARNA an or emailed to H2S Alive, First Aid and an asset, management - Is not afraid to ask questions hr@wpidhirney.net In-House Drug & Alcohol experience, time www.wpidhirney.net Viking Projects Ltd. offers competitive wages, test are pre-requisites. management and problem WHMIS and TDG tickets done in house. solving skills Please submit email to Experience: Community Safety Tickets required: hr@alstaroc.com or fax to involvement, seniors care, 780- 865- 5829 H2S, CSTS/PST, First Aid, hospitality, human re1ST RATE ENERGY source development, and Ground Disturbance PLEASE QUOTE JOB SERVICES INC., demonstrated record of # 68781 ON RESUME Valid driver’s licence an asset a growing Production effective communication Testing company, based with seniors and staff.

Please reply with resume to: STREAMLINE out of Sylvan Lake, is Wage: Based on INSPECTION LTD Email: reception@vikingprojects.ca currently accepting resumes qualifications and years of is seeking Fax: 403-782-6856 for the following positions: experience, plus benefits HELPERS/TRAINEES and RRSP matching plan.

Exp. in NDE is an asset, 3412 53rd Ave, Lacombe, AB T4L OB5 Submit resumes: but not req’d. Must be self * Experienced Phone: 403-782-2756 Email: jobs@ motivated & have valid Production Testing connectingcare.ca Website: www.vikingprojects.ca drivers license. * Day Supervisors Closing: April 15, 2013 Send resumes to: cgraham @streamlineinspection.com Only successful applicants * Night Operators will be notified. * Experienced Something for Everyone Production Testing Everyday in Classifieds ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs.

Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

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790

800

800

286860B15,16,19

PIPELINE PERSONNEL

Restaurant/ Hotel

Assistants

If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad.

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

BOILER OPERATOR NEEDED FOR PROJECT IN CENTRAL ALBERTA to finish out season.

Must have all tickets, EMAIL: careers@GTChandler.com

Outside Sales Position

Avail. for local Oilfield Manufacturing and Supply House. Established sales territory, salary, commission, paid health insurance and retirement. Applicant must live in Red Deer area or willing to relocate.

Please forward resume to: btopcanada @hotmail.com TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilfield equipment and is currently seeking a full-time, permanent

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Actively manage, maintain and participate in the Preventative Maintenance Program • Install, trouble-shoot, modify, repair, test, calibrate, commission and maintain all production and non-production equipment • Provide technical recommendations for any equipment issues. Advise necessary upgrades to machines to extend equipment life and increase reliability.

Journeyman Electrician or Millwright tickets are an asset. Preference will be given to those with experience in a manufacturing facility.

We offer competitive wage and benefits packages Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume via fax to (403) 227-7796 or e-mail to hr@bilton.ca

WE are looking for Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick and Floor hands for the Red Deer area.

Please contact Steve Tiffin at stiffin@galleonrigs.com or (403) 358-3350 fax (403) 358-3326 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Oilfield

820

1349300 AB LTD O/A TROCHU GAS & SNACKS WANTED full time service station attendant,food counter attendant,retail store supervisor & food service supervisor.wage from$11.50/hour for service station attendant. $11.50/hour for food counter attendant.$16.00/ hour for retail store supervisor.$14.00/ hour for food service supervisor. APPLY IN sungmina74@gmail.com or MAIL po box488 trochu ab t0m 2c0 1442968 AB LTD O/A RIMBEY GAS & SNACKS WANTED Full Time Food Counter Attendant & Food Service Supervisor. Wage from $11.50/hour for Food Counter Attendant. $14.00/ hour for Food Service Supervisor. $16.00/hour for Retail Store Supervisor.

APPLY IN sungmina@hotmail.com or FAX 403-843-3871 OR MAIL: PO BOX 2069 5134 50 AVE RIMBEY AB T0C 2J0

800

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BUILDERS

PET ADOPTION

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

CLUBS & GROUPS www.writers-ink.net Club for writers - meets weekly

NOTICE

REAL ESTATE

Advocate Subscribers

RENTALS

Please assist our Advocate carriers by shovelling your sidewalks.

Your carriers will appreciate this favor.

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SHOPPING www.fhtmca.com/derekwiens Online Mega Mall 403-597-1854

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COMPUTER REPAIR

WEB DESIGN

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AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

19166TFD28

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Please drop off resumes at 6740 65 Avenue, Red Deer, AB email cgust@badgerinc.com fax to 403-343-0401

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The ideal applicant will be physically Ät, able to perform multiple tasks, work well alone, and have experience in the oil and gas industry.

Forklift training, safety tickets, loading, hauling, and picker experience are deÄnite assets.

Training may be available for the right applicant.

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www.air-ristocrat.com Gary 403-302-7167

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Sales & Distributors

830

WESCLEAN - Red Deer We are looking for customer service/inside sales.

Duties/responsibilities: assist phone customers, write up orders, invoicing customers, assist managers/sales rep, assist walk in customers and general office duties. Competitive wage along with full benefits. Resumes to mdoll@wesclean.com or fax 403-347-8803, ATTN. MIKE Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

850

Trades

Blue Grass Sod Farms, Box 11, Site 2, RR #1, Red Deer, Alberta F/T farm equipment technician req’d with exp. repairing farm equipment. $31 hr, 44 hrs week, dental & health benefits avail.

Email resume to debbie. lefeuvre@bg-rd.com or fax 403-342-7488

850

3rd year Apprentice and/or Journeyman Parts Person

for their Rimbey location.

BUSY Clive area HD truckFarming background ing company seeking F/T an asset. apprentice technician.

Candidates will be req’d. to Job duties and perform repairs and mainresponsibilities include: tenance of highway • Assist customers and tractors and trailers as well answer customers inquiries as dismantling salvage units. Competitive wages • Read and interpret parts diagnostics & diagrams and benefits. Fax resume • Use of computerized 403-784-2330 or call inventory system 403-784-2501 for more info • Order and receive parts for customers • Excellent communication skills • Customer service experience • Experience with computerized inventory system • Experience with Custom Energized Air Agricultural equipment Req’s MECHANIC exp’d • Must be reliable, highly In air compressors, dryers, organized & team oriented Control systems, electrical A/C D/C circuits, 1-3 ph.

We offer a competitive pay Piping, fabrication, & scale, exemplary benefits Welding an asset. Email: package, annual work boot Del.trynchuk@cea-air.com reimbursement, RRSP Fax: 403-348-8765 plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous First Choice Collision professional training in a positive environment.

Seeking Journeyman or 2nd /3rd year apprentices.

Forward your resume to: Positions for body, prep Future Ag Inc. and refinishing technicians Attn: Paula Martin needed for our car and Box 140 light truck division. Top Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 wages, bonus programs Fax: 403-843-2790 and benefit package. Fax Email to resumes to paulam@futureag.ca (403) 343-2160; e-mail choice2@telusplanet.net or drop off in person @ #5, HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN (Coach exp preferred) 7493, 49th Avenue Prairie Bus Lines is seeking Crescent, Red Deer. a heavy duty MECHANIC. Successful applicants will possess a current GRAPHIC journeyman ticket, a current DESIGNER class 3 or 2 drivers license, and have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Work with clients from A desire to work in a safetyinitial concept through job mandatory shop, and the completion in a fast paced ability to work on both environment. highway coaches and Creative, great people school buses. skills and a keen eye for detail.

Prairie Bus Lines offers a Print or related industry competitive wage and experience or equivalent benefit package. education required.

Please submit your resume For more info/apply online: to Malcolm Malin. www.fletcherprinting.com Fax 403-342-2199 or email email: careers@ malcolm@prairie.pwt.ca fletcherprinting.com

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Restaurant/ Hotel

Landscaper/laborer

820

We are currently looking for an energetic, positive, reliable, mature and skilled individual to fill this position.

Now Hiring ALL POSITIONS ALL SHIFTS GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION • Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities With medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks

Apply in person at any location or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

830

All Shifts

This permanent, full-time position requires a valid class 5 license with air brake endorsement for delivery of our shoring equipment to various Äeld locations primarily in Alberta.

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BALLOON RIDES

Apply in person after 3 pm.

Trades

FUTURE AG INC. your Central Alberta Case IH Agricultural Equipment dealer is looking for a full time

Must be enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible and positive. You must have a passion for Fabrics, Sewing, Crafts and Home Decor.

Basic sewing skills are a must.

Apply in person to: #2, 2119 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer or Fax resume to: 403.346.4320

Truckers/ Drivers 286336B13-19

www.antlerhillelkranch.com Peak Performance VA 227-2449

F/T EXPERIENCED DOOR SECURITY PERSONNEL

850

PART-TIME SALES STAFF

for our Trenching Safety division.

TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300 HEALTH & FITNESS

X-STATIC

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

Trades

NOW HIRING

SHORING INVENTORY ASSISTANT ASSOCIATIONS

820

MCDONALD’S Restaurants in Gasoline Alley (East and West) are now hiring full time TEAM LEADERS (Food Service Supervisors). Starting wage is between $11.05 to $13.00 per hour, depending upon previous experience and/or equivilent education. All restaurants are 24 hours so applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, weekend, evenings and late nights.

We offer benefits and opportunities for further advancement. Apply in person, or on line at cbay22@telus.net or fax resume to 403-783-4251.

Sales & Distributors

Our Red Deer based company requires a

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:: * No formal education req`d * 44 hrs. per wk with some wknds. * Heavy lifting, running equip., yard maintenance, lawncare, snow removal.

Wage $25.hr.

Expected start date: ASAP Those interested please email resume to: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com or fax to 403-729-2396.

PIKE WHEATON CHEVROLET is currently accepting resumes for SERVICE ADVISOR POSITION. Must have good communication skills and have the ability to work independently or with a group..

Excellent company benefits.

Please submit resume in person along with wage expectations to Joey.

SERVICE TECH req’d F/T to troubleshoot & repair mechanical & electrical commercial cleaning equipment.

Strong communication skills, basic computer skills req’d, team player, clean driving record, good time management for in shop & mobile services.

Van & tools supplied.

Competitive wages with full benefit package.Resumes to mdoll@wesclean.com or fax 403-347-8803, ATTN. MIKE

SHOP FOREMAN

Pressure Piping & Steel fabrication shop Only experience personnel need apply -Journeyman Pipefitter preferred -Must be able to organize men and projects -Background & experience with Acorn Piping program Understanding and implementation of QC for structural & Piping -Oversee all material ordering, handling & receiving -Competitive Wage & Benefits Please apply to info@ dynamicprojects.ca or fax 403-309-3471 SIGN INSTALLER req’d for local sign shop..

Must have at least 5 yrs exp. with sign fabrication & installation, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Valid driver’s license a must.

Computer skills an asset.

Wage to be negotiated.

Apply by fax 403-341-4014 or email only: office@questsigns.ca.

860 DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

Pidherney’s is growing and requires experienced Truck drivers to work with our team:

• Water Truck Driver to work up North • Class 1 Drivers • Lowbed Drivers with Class 1 Top wages paid based on experience Assigned units Scheduled days off Valid safety tickets an asset

Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

286891B15

Oilfield

196289I8-14

770

285426B20

Janitorial

RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 D3

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 drivers req’d to pull flat deck, exc. wages, safety bonuses, benefits.

We run the 4 western provinces. Please contact 1-877-787-2501 for more info or fax resume and abstract to 403-784-2330 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Business Opportunities

870

Join Distinctly Tea in the high growth & high margin retail loose leaf tea industry. Steve@fylypchuk.com

Misc.

Help

880

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in Clearview Area Castle Crsc.

Clark Crsc. & Crawford St. $155/mo.

Lancaster Area West half of Lampard Crsc. & Leung Close $85/mo.

Rosedale West end of Reichley St. & Reighley Close $68/mo.

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in EASTVIEW 100 ADVOCATE $525/MO. $6300/YR 2 HRS./DAY GRANDVIEW 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr.

1-1/2 hrs. per day

Adult Education and Training

•

GED classes evening and days

•

Women in the Trades

•

Math and Science in the trades Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be avail.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

ANDERS AREA Adams Close/ Adair Ave. Ainsworth Crsc.

Allsop Ave.

Isbister Close Inkster Close

www.yourwalmartcareer.ca

Carriers Needed For 4 days/wk Flyers & Sun. Life IN

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GLENDALE Gunn St. & Goodacre Cl.

LANCASTER AREA Lagrange Crsc SUNNYBROOK AREA

SERVICE WRITER

Sherwood Crsc Scott St./Somerset Close.

Sunnyside Crsc.

Duties include: - Service Writing - Warranty Administration - Service Scheduling - Maintaining Paper Flow Attributes: - Outgoing - Organized - Mechanically Inclined - Computer Proficient - Previous Experience A Must

PINES Patterson Cres. & Pamley Ave.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

VANIER AREA

1500-1990

For afternoon delivery once per week

• This is a career position.

• Salary based on experience and ability.

• Profit sharing and company benefits.

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Apply by: Email: bill@unclebensrv.com Fax: (403) 346-1055 or drop off resume, Attn: Bill/Service

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in

EquipmentHeavy

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 1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

Please contact QUITCY

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

Is taking resumes for: * Accessories Dept. with experience in clothing.

F/T positions avail. * 2nd or 3rd. yr. motorcycle mechanic Please forward resume to HR Department Fax: 403-341-4910 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Employment Training

X-STATIC

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Firewood

1720

BED ALL NEW,

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr.

Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325.

302-0582 Free Delivery BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582.

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

1660

PANASONIC CD stereo system, has CD, cass. am/fm radio like new, $100 403-347-0567 SET of older surround sound speakers, $200 obo, 403-986-1091

Misc. for Sale

GIANT tv stand. WITH Homestead Firewood doors, top drawer, space Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. for VCR, bottom shelves, 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 great for equiip or books, $200 OBO 403-986-1091 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver MEN’S FOOTWEAR 9-1/2 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 1 pair brown suede, slip on, winter boots, very good LOGS cond. asking $75; Dockes Semi loads of pine, spruce, Rockport, black, Oxfords tamarack, poplar. w/laces, waterproof, $75 in Price depends on location. exc. cond. 403-227-2653 Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 PEACOCK feathers (50) $1.50 each Start your career!

403-346-2231 See Help Wanted

920

1700

FREE

for all Albertans Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Dogs

1840

FREE Husky X puppies 403-396-7771

Sporting Goods

1860

BARELY used treadmill, first $200 takes SOLD

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

1760

AFFORDABLE

Beauty

PRONTO M-91 Sure Stop power wheel chair, brand new, 24 V, top of line chair, $4500 403-845-3292 403-895-2337

Auctions

COMPLETE SET of golf clubs, 3 Woods 9 irons, putter, bag & balls, exc. shape, selling due to health reasons $200, 403-347-0567

1530

SHEET METAL EQUIPMENT • SHOP TOOLS • VEHICLES • TOYS

900

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 2013 @ 10AM MONTGOMERY AUCTION SALES CENTER 26514 TWP 400, Blackfalds, AB 1 Mile North of Blackfalds, Alberta, 2 Miles East on Lakeside Sargent Road Selling for Estates, Corporate, Personal Clients Sheet Metal Fabricating Equipment, Vehicles & ATV’s, Commercial Storage Buildings, Building Supplies, Livestock Squeeze & Saddles, Lawn Equipment, Meat Equipment, Skidded Commercial HD Reverse Osmosis Water System, Toys & Dolls, Canoe, Stationary Pump Engine, Antique Telephones, Commercial Photography Equipment, Large Quantity of Shop Tools & Misc See Website for Complete List Subject to Additions & Deletions Cash/C/Card 10% Buyers Fee Lunch Available Viewing: Fri. Feb. 22 9AM – 4PM. Removal by Wed. Feb. 27 @ 3PM

www.montgomeryauctions.com

Participating Employers:

Mini Job Fair

Auctioneers & Sales Management

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9 a.m. - Noon Alberta Works Centre 2nd Floor, First Red Deer Place 4911 – 51 Street, Red Deer

280028A7-C1

DON MONTGOMERY ICCA Auctioneer 403-885-5149 • 1-800-371-6963 Box 939, Blackfalds, AB

For more information, call 403-340-5353

Government

SERVICE VEHICLES • TOOLS • INVENTORY C.SIMMONS MECHANICAL INC

Bay #1, 7460- 49 Ave., RED DEER, AB, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 @6PM VEHICLES 2002 Ford Econoline E250 Cargo

285761B19-20

880

Household Furnishings

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner

a job? ?

1. Bruin’s Plumbing & Heating 2. Comfort Keepers 3. LKQ of Alberta 4. Mullen Group Ltd. 5. Parkland CLASS 6. Pe Ben L.P. Oilfield Services 7. TBL Construction LTD. 8. Tupperware 9. Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies 10. Line-X

1630

Birch. All Types. P.U. / F/T EXPERIENCED BC del. Lyle 403-783-2275 DOOR SECURITY PERSONNEL Apply in person after 3 pm. Health &

Looking Loo Lo king kin ng for

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

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

1730

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

TURPLE BROS. LTD.

1710

WOMEN’S clothing, lined lace jacket with button Stereos front and short sleeves, flowing A-line long skirt, TV's, VCRs size 12, 5’4”, $90, 5 CD Changer good 403--227-2653 cond., $200, 403-986-1091

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for

Career Planning

Household Appliances

1590

Clothing

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

1530

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Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Valentine Crsc.

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INGLEWOOD AREA

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BOWER AREA

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880

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

Red Deer WAL-MART South & North Locations are hiring for various positions.

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

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CARRIERS NEEDED

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail Please contact QUITCY

Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St

WESTLAKE 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr.

1-1/2 hrs. /day

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE WEST PARK

880

stuff

880

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Pallo, Payne & Parsons Cl.

Good for adult with small car.

880

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ACADEMIC Express

Piper Dr. & Pennington Cres.

Michener East of 40th North of Ross St. Michener Green Cresc. area. $268/mo.

880

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STUCCO Labourers.

Needed Immed. Exp’d but will train. Drivers License pref’d. 403-588-5306

880

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Van – AT/V8, Roof Rack, Tool Boxes, 2000 Chevy Express ¾ Ton Cargo Van – AT/V8, Roof Rack, 1988 Cadillac Sedan Deville, AT/V8, 230,000 Km

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE? is expanding its facility to double production.

We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

Top Wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included. Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www.eaglebuilders.ca.

Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403-885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

279425A2-31

- Batch Plant Operator - Carpenters/Woodworkers - General Labourers

Daily, the Red Deer Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

SHOP & SERVICE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Ridgid Plumbing Tools, Drain Cleaning Augers, Bomag Jumping Jack, Chop Saws, Propane Space Heater, Gen Set, Propane Tiger Torches, Air Compressor, Welder, Numerous Small Tools, Greenlee Metal Stud Punch, Laser Circular Saw, Plumbers Torches, Ridgid Truck Vise, Fiberglass Step Ladders, Greenlee Fish Tapes, Tool Boxes, 3 Ton Hyd. Floor Jack. Several Recip. Saws, Vises, & More

INVENTORY & OTHER PCV, & ABS Fittings, Copper Fitting & Copper Pipe, Black Pipe & Fitting, Gas Valves, Domestic Plumbing Fixtures, Gas Valves, Furnace Filters, Domestic Light Bulbs, Etc. Office Desk & Chair, Shelving, Racks, Counters, Etc AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Chris is relocating and no longer needs these assets. This is a short auction.

Please be on time.

VIEWING: 3PM TILL 6PM DAY OF AUCTION REMOVAL: BY FRIDAY, FEB 22 @3 PM 10% BUYERS FEE www.montgomeryauctions.com

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

Auctioneers & Sales Management DON MONTGOMERY ICCA Auctioneer (403) 885-5149 1-800-371-6963

Lo o k w h a t w e c a n d o to m a k e y o u r a d g r a b a t te nt i o n !

Ca l l 3 0 9 - 3 3 0 0 C L A S S I F I E D S

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 Collectors' Items

1870

4 BELLS, wedding theme, Christmas theme, angell blowing trumpet theme, silver metal, PEI with lady slipper emblem, $40/total, 403--227-2653

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

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

Riverside Meadows

Avail Mar 1, 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo suite, 3 appl, $850 + pwr, $800 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 470 302, 5502 58A St - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 4 1 2 - w w w. s i m p r o p e r ties.ca

Riverside Meadows

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 BDRM. large bsmt. family room, storage room, fenced, quiet street no pets, n/s, adults pref. $1000/mo. rent + d.d., avail. end of Feb. ref’s req’d by app’t only .

403-782-3942 NEWER Adult 1/2 Duplex in Inglewood, 1200 sq. ft., 3 bdrms. 6 appls. 2 car parking. N/S, no pets, utils. not incld., $1200 rent, $1100 s.d. Avail. March 1.

403-340-0363 SYLVAN, avail .immed. 2 units. 2 bdrm. + hide-abed, incl., cable, dishes, bedding, all utils. $1000 -$1400/mo. 403- 880-0210

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

ORIOLE PARK

Manufactured Homes

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Mauricia 403-340-0225

3050

WELL KEPT SUITE

3060

Suites

1 BDRM. BRIGHT APT. AT 51 AVE.

1 bath, coin-op laundry.

Top floor w/balcony.

No pets. $795& Elect; SD $795; Avail MARCH 1st.

Hearthstone 403 314 0099 or 403-396-9554

INNISFAIL

Avail Mar 1, 2 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 2 appl, laundry in the bldg, $725 + pwr, $675 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 34 303, 5604 50 Ave - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

NORMANDEAU

Avail Mar 1, 3 bdrm, 1 bath 4-plex, 4 appl, $925 + heat, pwr & 25% water, $875 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 559 6711D 59 Ave Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Manufactured Homes

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/ onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat and hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

A MUST SEE! $

20,000with Intro

homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Houses For Sale

4020

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com Mason Martin Homes has

4040

TOWNHOUSES STARTING @ $99,640

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable Sharon (403) 340-0225

4100

BRAND NEW SECONDARY SUITE HOME. 403-588-2550

279426C30

Lots For Sale

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

FREE Cable

2 & 3 bedroom

COLLECTOR CAR Auction & Speed and Custom Show. Featuring Ian Roussel, from Car Warriors & Big Schwag.

Mar 15th - 17th. Westerner Park, Red Deer. 150,000 sq.ft. indoor show.

Exhibitors space still avail.

Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102 EGauctions.com Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Cars

5030

7620-50 Ave. Sport & Import

950

Money To Loan

/month

Mauricia (403) 340-0225 www.lansdowne.ca

2005 BMW X5 4.4i htd. lthr.pano roof, $16888 3488788 Sport & Import

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5050

5200

50 BUCKS CASH for complete scrap vehicles 403-302-1848 A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519

2004 TOYOTA Celica GT lthr., sunroof, $9888 3488788 Sport & Import

REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585

2010 GMC 3500 HD 4X4, sunroof, htd. lthr., long WANTED FREE REMOVAL box, 118393 kms, of unwanted cars and SOLD!!! Sport & Import trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629 2004 PONTIAC Grand Am GT FWD, $4888 348-8788 Sport & Import

PUBLIC NOTICES

2004 BMW X3 AWD, lthr., pano-roof, $14,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

6010

Notice To Creditors And Claimants

2008 GMC SLE 4x4 1/2 ton, 208,000 kms, near perfect cond, $13,000 403-845-3292 403-895-2337

Estate of Marion Lucille Thomson who died on November 20, 2012

2003 BMW 3 series 325xi htd. lthr., sunroof, $10,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2009 FORD SHELBY GT 500, 16163 kms, $42,888, 348-8788 Sport & Import Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by March 21, 2013 and provide details of your claim with: Keith R. Lamb at Johnston Ming Manning LLP Barristers and Solicitors 4th Floor, 4943 - 50 Street Red Deer, AB. T4N 1Y1 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

2008 DODGE 2500 HD crew cab s/b, 183,000 kms $13,500 403-346-9816

2002 BMW X5 $10888 348-8788 Sport & Import Tired of Standing?

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2008 CIVIC, 99,000 km, 8 tires, 2yr warranty. New windshield. 403-340-3249

2007 GMC 2500 SLE turbo diesel, $25888 SOLD!!

Sport & Import

285852B12,19

2007 FORD F-150 XLT 4X4, 107115 kms, $14,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Vans Buses

5070

has relocated to

4430

MORTGAGES AVAIL.on all types of real estate including raw land and acreages. Bruised credit and self employed welcome. Fast approvals Ron Lewis 403-819-2436

2009 HONDA CR-V lthr., sunroof, nav., $23888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Trucks

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

2008 MERCEDES BENZ E300 4-matic, nav., sunroof, 77001 kms, $26,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 BMW 335i htd. lthr., sunroof, $19888 7620 -50 Ave., Sport & Import

279139

2011 DODGE Ram Laramie 2500 4X4, hemi, DVD, pwr. boards,htd. lthr., tonneau cover, $38,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

At 4400-4430

2010 TOYOTA Sienna CE 7pass., rear air, $13888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Public Notices

2010 MAZDA 3 GT FWD, 33,986 kms, $15,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

FINANCIAL

CLASSIFICATIONS

2010 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4, lthr., 8 passenger, $28,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2009 FORD F-150 Platinum 4X4, htd./cool lthr., $23888 348-8788 Sport & Import

in pet friendly park

$

2005 HONDA Accord EX-L FWD,64981 kms, $11888 348-8788 Sport & Import

1995 GMC SHORT BOX, step side, $7000, 403-505-6240

modular/mobile homes

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5070

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Auto Wreckers

4160

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe.

Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820

5040

5000-5300

Call for more info 403-588-2550

Condos/ Townhouses

SUV's

CLASSIFICATIONS

8 Brand New Homes starting at $188,900

Income Property

279430A2-C31

INNISFAIL

Avail now, 1 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, adult only condo, $1400 + pwr, $1350 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 516 404, 5205 Woodland Rd - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

wegot

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MUST SELL

By Owner.

Mauricia 403-340-0225

$

CLEAN & BRIGHT HOME IN CLEARVIEW 3 bdrms, 1,5 bath, In-suite laundry. Bsmt, yard, 5 appl, NO PETS. Avail NOW. $1350 & UTIL, SD $1350 Hearthstone 403 314 0099 or 403-396-9554

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Mauricia 403-340-0225

4090

Renter’s Special 45+ ADULT condo in Lacombe, newer 1 bdrm. + den, 1 bath, insuite laund r y, e l e c . f i r e p l a c e , 5 appls., storage locker, all utils incl. except cable and phone, n/s, no pets, $1100/mo., $1000 d.d., call 403-885-2583

3190

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Manufactured Homes

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

www.lansdowne.ca

Mobile Lot

Cars

Receive a free computerized list with pictures, including handyman specials, exclusive listings & short sales. www.JustListedInfo.com ResOneInfo@gmail.com Text/Call 403-358-9999 2009 MAZDA 3 GS FWD, Residential One $ 11 8 8 8 1 0 4 4 6 3 k m s ,

3040

Newly Renovated Mobile Home Only

3060

Suites

Avail Mar 1, 3 bdrm, 1.5 IN CARRIE APT. bath 4-plex, 4 appl, new 2 bdrm, 1 bath. w/ balcony. paint, $950 25% water, 2 appls, coin-op laundry.

100% pwr & gas, $900 SD, NO PETS, Avail NOW! N / P, N / S P M 5 0 6 4 2 D $995 & Elect., SD $995 Onaway Ave - Sim Mgmt & Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Realty 403-340-0065 ext or 403-396-9554 4 1 2 - w w w. s i m p r o p e r ties.ca

Avail now, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse, end unit, 5 appl, $1100 + util, $1050 SD, No pets, N/S PM 43 9, 5943 - 60A St - Sim Mgmt GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, & Realty 403-340-0065 ext D.D. $825, N/S, no pets, 412 no partiers, avail immed. www.simproperties.ca 1-403-200-8175

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

wegot

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 D5

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI & LOIS

PEANUTS

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GARFIELD

LUANN Feb. 19 1984 — Gaetan Boucher wins two gold (1,000 and 1,500 metres) and a bronze medal in speedskating at Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo.

1996 — Royal Canadian Mint unveils the new $2 coin design; a bimetallic Polar Bear.

1996 — Patrick Roy reaches 300 victories as the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-5. He is the second

youngest goaltender and 12th overall to reach the mark.

1983 — Joe Clark resigns as Progressive Conservative leader but vows to fight for leadership at upcoming convention.

1970 — Canada claims jurisdiction over waters of Northwest Passage, and between islands of Arctic archipelago.

1889 — Saskatchewan Metis leader Gabriel Dumont is pardoned by the Crown for his role in the 1885 rebellion.

1860 — The steamship Hungarian wrecks off Cape Sable, N.S., and 205 lives lost.

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Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until February 28, 2013, receive 0%/1.49%/4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L 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 $236/$378/$459 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $109/$174/$212 with a down payment of $2,000/$2,000/$2,500 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,195.60/$4,537.65 or APR of 0%/1.49%/4.99% and total to be repaid is $16,999/$27,194.60/$33,036.65. 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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. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ±Until February 28, 2013, lease a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 0%/1.49%/3.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $18,999/$27,999/$30,999 at 0%/1.49%/3.99% APR for up to 48 months with $1,500/$1,850/$2,400 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $218/$329/$441, total lease obligation is $11,964/$17,642/$23,568 and optional buyout is $7,030/$11,480/$10,540. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$0/$8,000. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include 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. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus 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. ▼Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the “Program Period”). To qualify, customer must turn in a 2006 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford [C-Max, Fusion Hybrid & Energi]/[Fusion (excluding S, Hybrid & Energi), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding S), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, BOSS 302, Transit Connect EV, Medium Truck, Value Leader and Lincoln models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable only to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, Commercial Connection or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Customers eligible for CFIP are not eligible for this offer. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Escape FWD 1.6L GTDI I4 EcoBoost 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.1L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy] / 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. **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. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 comparable competitor engines. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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