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Station on the move Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Employees of Wade’s House Moving and Heavy Hauling work to secure the former Benalto train station to its wheels Tuesday in preparation for its return to Benalto today. Motorists along Highway 11 west of Red Deer will get to witness the transport of the building, which has for the past 40 years been a house on Garrett and Brenda Cupples family property in the Burnt Lake area just west of the city. The station, built in 1928 for the Canadian Pacific Railway, will be escorted into the hamlet by Red Deer County peace officers, and flag-bearing members of the Shadow Riders 4-H Club. Alberta Treasury Branch is sponsoring the welcoming celebration with free hotdogs and soft drinks. The Cupples decided to donate the station back to the hamlet in time for its centennial celebrations next year.

Family recounts abduction terror

BY RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF A Penhold mother has told a parliamentary committee of her daughter’s terror at being abducted in 2009 by a man in RCMP uniform.

“The uniform and the office is sacred. We depend on the police to keep us safe,” the woman testified at a Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights meeting on Monday. The committee was discussing Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen’s private member’s bill on personation.

Bill C-444 would amend the Criminal Code so personating a peace or public officer to commit another offence is made an aggravating circumstance, allowing judges to impose longer sentences up to a fiveyear maximum.

Gerard John Baumgarte of Red Deer, then 57,

pleaded guilty to kidnapping, sexual assault and other charges after the teen’s 2009 abduction and sexual assault. He’s serving a six-month sentence for personating a police officer, which runs concurrently with an 18-year sentence for the other charges.

The mother told MPs how her then-16-year-old daughter drove to a Penhold gas station on Feb. 26 and was followed home and stopped “not 25 feet from my bedroom window” by a man in an RCMP uniform under the guise of an insurance check. He pulled a gun, yelled she was under arrest, bound and blindfolded her, cut her face and threw her into the trunk of his car — which was equipped with red flashing lights — on a -32C night.

In the ensuing 47 hours, she was kept bound and blindfolded and assaulted numerous times.

When she called home on a pay phone, her father told her to stay put because “police are coming.

“Her reply stunned us. She said, ‘Dad, a policeman did this to me.’ ” During the investigation, an Edmonton RCMP major crimes officer told the family that Baumgarte’s uniform looked so authentic that the officer’s wife would think it real.

The mother testified that during Baumgarte’s trial, the family was further stunned to learn that personating an officer only carried a six-month maximum penalty, and that’s why they approached Dreeshen in 2010 on the issue.

“When people see a police uniform, they naturally trust the authority that comes with it,” the Red Deer MP told the committee.

“Personating an officer has the same effect as using a weapon: it forces the victim to submit.”

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Redford’s year since election one of WOLF CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS betrayal, broken promises: critics Rules aim to combat bullying, reinforce dignity and respect

BY DEAN BENNETT THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford’s Tories marked the anniversary of their 2012 election victory on Tuesday as opposition critics labelled it a year marred by broken promises and betrayal.

Liberal house leader Laurie Blakeman said part of her had actually wanted to see Redford soar.

“I wanted her to do well. I didn’t want her to win like that (a strong majority), but I wanted the first woman premier of Alberta to be amazing,” said Blakeman.

“What I got is destruction. It’s not what I was expecting to get. Betrayal is what we got.”

On April 23, 2012, Redford led the Progressive Conservatives to a 61-seat majority. The Opposition Wildrose won 17 ridings, while the Liberals took five and the NDP four.

It was the first popular mandate in Alberta for a female premier and the 12th consecutive majority for the Tories, dating back to 1971. Redford fended off a challenge from the Wildrose, a fellow rightcentre party that stresses balanced budgets and less government.

The NDP and Liberals say that in the year since her victory, Redford has backtracked on spending promises for, among other things, health care, education and full-day kindergarten.

The Wildrose says Redford, after promising a balanced budget and no debt, delivered a deficit budget on March 7 that plans for $17 billion in debt over the next four years for infrastructure spending.

A promise to reinvest in post-secondary education became a seven per cent cut to operating grants for schools.

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Redford has said lower-than-expected oil prices forced her government to scale back spending, but she added that the province needs to take on debt because 100,000 newcomers arrive each year and need schools, hospitals and roads.

Wolf Creek Public Schools will develop rules on sexual orientation and gender identity to further prevent harassment and bullying.

The school board recently directed superintendent Larry Jacobs to create administrative procedures regarding students and staff who may be lesbian, gay, transgendered and the like.

The board reported it wants all individuals to be treated with dignity and respect.

Jacobs said on Tuesday that a lot of school divisions are looking at creating these procedures as an extension of dealing with bullying.

He hopes to have a draft report that’s open to the public by the end of June, so it’s approved and ready to go in the fall.

Jacobs said he’s reviewing what Edmonton Public Schools and the Vancouver School Board have done.

Edmonton formulated its procedures after seeing what the Greater Victoria School District created in 2002.

Victoria created rules around safety, including that middle and secondary schools be encouraged to develop Codes of Conduct that clearly state that discrimination on the basis of gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation is prohibited.

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Alberta Premier Alison Redford is shown during an interview in her office at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday April 17, 2013.

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Kiefer Esslemont and Josh Waterman share a laugh on stage as a glitch in the sound equipment hampers their performance at the Memorial Centre Tuesday. The two Lindsay Thurber High School students performed ‘Little Lion Man’ by the English folk rock band Mumford and Sons during the Thurber Idol Search 2013. Esslemont and Waterman joined 13 other individuals or acts vying for the cash awards of $500 for first place $200 for second and $100 for third.

Province, AMA contract understanding now tentative deal EDMONTON — The Alberta government and the province’s physicians are another step closer to a seven-year contract.

The president of the Alberta Medical Association says the memorandum of understanding it reached last week with the government has been hammered into a full tentative agreement.

Dr. Michael Giuffre says the deal is now to be reviewed by association leaders, and if approved, will

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Dreeshen re-introduced his bill after it died on the order paper following the 2011 federal election call.

He also testified that there have been about 50 documented cases of police personation across Canada in recent years.

The mother said her daughter, who was also at the committee meeting, suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and “has issues with anyone wearing a uniform and likely will for life.

“This fear is ongoing. She never wants to give a policeman any reason to pull her over,” she said, adding that Central Alberta RCMP officers have flagged her driving file so if she is pulled over, they’d know she would call for their identification confirmation.

The woman’s impassioned testimony asked MPs to “make the punishment fit the egregious nature of the crime.

“This is an offence against society as a whole.

Penalties need to approach the maximums more often than keep the minimums.”

She closed by thanking the committee for hearing her family’s side of the story.

“That a citizen of Penhold can come to Ottawa to be heard by the leaders of our country is a profound privilege.”

Bill C-444 has received second reading in the House of Commons and will be studied by the committee before recommendations are made for third reading. The bill has received support from all three major political parties. rfiedler@reddeeradvocate.com

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Polls this month suggest her popularity has fallen, raising speculation her job could be in jeopardy when party members meet in November for a mandatory leadership review.

NDP Leader Brian Mason said Redford and her team have only themselves to blame.

“They promised a progressive budget. They promised a progressive government. That meant meeting more social needs,” said Mason.

“What they have done is cut instead and gone backwards.

“Fundamentally, the error they made is refusing to put the province’s finances on a firmer footing before proceeding in government.”

The NDP gave Redford a failing grade in its “report card” on her first year.

“She repeatedly makes commitments to others that she doesn’t intend to keep,” wrote the NDP. “Alison needs to work harder at being honest with others.”

Liberal Leader Raj Sherman said Redford’s win came as progressives abandoned centrist alternatives and voted Tory to keep the Wildrose out. “(Voters) thought there was going to be a hardright government coming in and they didn’t want that,” said Sherman.

The irony, he said, is that under Redford they got one anyway.

Both Sherman and Mason said there are a lot of undecided progressives who are looking to park their vote somewhere else.

The race is on, suggested Mason.

“The PC government can’t be trusted and I think they’re going to wear that through the next election.

“What we need to do now is move forward and appeal to the progressive voters who have become disillusioned with Alison Redford and show them that

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As well, school staff was called to take steps to eliminate language and conduct that discriminates against people in this community, plus any incidents of discrimination must be documented.

The Vancouver School Board says it is committed to ongoing staff development in anti-homophobia education and sexual orientation equity for trustees and board staff. Vancouver also crafted rules around counselling and student support, curriculum learning resources and community involvement. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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the NDP can in fact deliver and be a contender for government in this province.”

Redford has reminded critics that the plan to bolster savings, build infrastructure and get the day-today budget back in balance is a long-term plan that can’t be judged in one year .

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith said Redford has problems that won’t wait.

“The chickens are coming home to roost,” said Smith.

“She is breaking almost every single election promise she made, alienating the progressives who became last-minute conservatives to vote for her, and alienating longtime conservatives with the $5.5-billion deficit that she’ll be running next year.

“When you see that kind of decline in trust and credibility it’s very hard to gain it back.”

Redford, in a note to party faithful Tuesday, said: “I have never been so proud to be a Progressive Conservative — reflecting the mainstream conservative values that so many Albertans share.

“Today, a year later, I have to say how proud I am of my caucus and our party, and all that we’ve accomplished together.”

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be sent out next month to its 8,000 members for a ratification vote.

The vote deadline is May 29.

The contract calls for no increase in government funding for rates, programs or benefits in the first three years.

A 2.5 per cent raise is scheduled for the next two years, followed by a cost of living adjustment in the final two years and a one-time, total lump sum payment of $68 million within 90 days of the deal being approved.

The association has said the tentative deal will give physicians more of a say in health care while recognizing the government’s financial situation.

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Writing skills cross professions and vocations, so Alberta post-secondary educators are coming to Red Deer to learn about teaching the craft.

Four Red Deer College faculty members will lead a colloquium on Thursday on the subject.

Educators from nine different Alberta post-secondary institutions will attend. The group crosses several disciplines, including business, communications, economics, history and English.

The informal and collegial atmosphere offered by the colloquium is exciting, said Laura Davis, English instructor and colloquium organizer.

“We’re really interested in hearing about other people’s ideas and what works in the classroom and what doesn’t. And maybe we can take a few tips from the presenters,” said Davis.

The presenters each have 60 to 90 minutes to talk about their topic. Topics include different aspects of the composition and English courses offered at Alberta post-secondary institutions.

One presenter is Nancy Batty, who is working in program development. She taught a sociology-English combined course, with another RDC instructor, to some Red Deer Rebel players. This meant tailoring the lessons to the hockey players’ schedules.

“It talks about how we can reach out to community members who have particular needs in terms of learning and learning about writing,” said Davis.

“We’re hoping to have an informal discussion after all that and look at how can we all work together here in creating some similar sort of outcomes for teaching,” said Davis.

A form of writing or English credit is required for most degree programs in post-secondary institutions.

“I really emphasize to my students there are so many careers where you’re going to use writing in some form or another,” said Davis. “Some students don’t think they’ll do a lot of writing, engineering and nursing for example, (but) there is a lot of report writing in those professions.

“The first-year writing course is key to the college experience. It is important for everybody and it is important in people’s careers.”

The hope is that the people who attend find new ideas on teaching and information on what writing skills it is important to give students. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Lacombe seeking input on Solid Waste Roadmap

BY ADVOCATE STAFF The City of Lacombe is giving its residents plenty of opportunities to talk trash this summer.

A public engagement process was presented to council on Monday that aims to get viewpoints of as many residents as it can on the town’s Solid Waste Roadmap, an initiative that outlines various measures to recycle and reduce waste.

Council decided it needed to hear more from residents after council chambers was recently packed with about 70 people, many of whom spoke against a planned pilot project to replace 60 of the large community garbage bins with 240 rollout models geared to single households.

Some of those opposed argued that the roll-out

bins would be inconvenient, costly, difficult to manoeuvre in winter conditions, and could prove a nuisance for seniors.

Replacing all of the city’s roughly 600 bins with rollouts was expected to take about 10 years.

Mayor Steve Christie said the city already has feedback from about 350 residents, counting those who offered their thoughts before the Solid Waste Roadmap was adopted last year.

Christie said he hopes to hear from many more.

“I think it’s been a very hot button issue in Lacombe,” he said, adding the response was unexpected.

“I want as much feedback as we can get.”

In coming weeks, residents will be encouraged to voice their opinions either online or by filling out

cards that will be available at various public events.

A Citizen Satisfaction Survey will include six questions related to solid waste collection and disposal. City infrastructure staff will also be on hand one day a week from May through July at the Wolf Creek Recycle Site to talk to residents and hand out surveys. A barbecue is also proposed at the site to encourage more people to come out and voice their opinions.

A pair of public open houses are also planned in June and late August.

Residents will also be asked their opinion through utility bill inserts and can speak to city staff at the local farmer’s market. More opinions will be solicited through ads on the side of garbage trucks that encourage residents to go to the city’s website.

Cuts to sign language studies at college anger deaf community

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Many in Alberta’s deaf community say they are angered by a decision by Lakeland College to eliminate programs in American Sign Language and deaf culture studies, and sign language interpretation.

The two programs are among nine being shut down at the college in Vermilion, Alta.

Some instructors and students are blaming the recent provincial budget, which cut $147 million in funding to post-secondary institutions.

When the budget was released, Premier Alison Redford promised it would not affect what she called “vulnerable people.”

Opponents say closing the programs will create a barrier to a basic human right guaranteed to deaf people by the United Nations — to have access to communication.

Sign language instructor Sandra Reid says it feels like a return to the dark ages.

“We won’t have the accessibility that we need,” she said. “It happens on a regular basis where we are invisible. We need to be heard.”

Calvin Novak uses an interpreter to communicate with the hearing world and is concerned about what the change at Lakeland College could mean.

“My access becomes denied, I become a secondclass citizen,” Novak said. “The world at large will look at the deaf community and say, ’oh, well, you can’t do those things; you can’t function in the way

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Town council bans mobile vendors from Sylvan Lake beach front Sylvan Lake’s beach front area will remain free of hotdog stands and other mobile vendors.

Town council approved an updated business licensing bylaw on Monday that prohibits mobile vendors to an area north of the rail tracks between 40th and 53rd Streets, unless approval has been granted as part of a special event. Mobile vendors are also prohibited on public land.

Exceptions are made for businesses that travel to customers on appointment and to vendors operating outside the lakeshore area.

A number of local businesses spoke out strongly against the competition posed by mobile vendors and the garbage they create. Councillors agreed that local businesses should be supported.

The bylaw also prohibits rickshaws and pedicabs and provides updated licensing regulations for special events, pawn shops, secondhand stores and tourist homes.

Among the late changes that council made to the bylaw was to remove a ban on amplification for buskers.

Mayor Susan Samson said council decided the community’s nuisance bylaw was adequate to handle any noise complaints.

Steps to regulate escort agencies were originally proposed. But that proved controversial and council opted to address them separately. That will come back to council later.

Oilers move to new stadium could create debate over Gretzky statue EDMONTON — A debate could be brewing over the fate of a statue of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky that stands outside Edmonton’s Northlands Coliseum.

The city has struck a deal with the Katz Group, owner of the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL, to build a new arena in the downtown area.

A clause in the master agreement says if there are no objections, the statue of the former Oiler would be moved to the new arena.

But Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel isn’t so sure.

He says he thinks the statue belongs on the land where it sits and shouldn’t be moved.

He also notes the deal isn’t yet written in stone, so the clause pertaining to the statue might not stay in the master agreement.

“We have to be respectful of where it is and respectful of the environment where it sits now,” said Mandel.

Coun. Tony Caterina said the clause should definitely be eliminated.

“Wayne Gretzky, as far as I know, never played in a non-existent arena,” he said.

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that we do.’ And I think we’ll just get pushed aside.”

“To even suspend this program continues the suppression of the deaf, they don’t have a voice without interpreters,” said Dawn Fejell, a student in the American Sign Language program.

Administrators said the cuts are part of efforts the college is making to deal with a $4 million deficit in the 2013-2014 year.

“There’s nothing wrong with these nine programs,” said college president Glenn Charles. “They are nine good programs, but we had to balance a budget.”

Advanced Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk said all schools have to deal with their budgets with the goal of minimizing the impact to students.

Both of the programs for deaf students are offered in Edmonton at the University of Alberta.

The Lakeland program will end in 2014. New students won’t be accepted but current students will be able to complete their studies.

Other programs affected by the change include academic upgrading, practical nursing, office administration, bachelor of applied business, emergency services and paramedic courses.

A PCB plan in place for Red Deer

New procedures for handling PCBs are now in place after The City plead guilty on January 8, 2013 to a charge of releasing PCB contaminated oil into the environment at a City electrical distribution substation in West Park.

The release of approximately 160 L of PCB contaminated oil occurred sometime between May and October 2010, but was cleaned up by The City as soon it was discovered. The release occurred while The City was removing transformer coolant from its electrical equipment and facilities. The investigation by Environment Canada subsequently con½rmed the concentration of the PCBs in the oil used as transformer coolant to be 238 mg/kg.

PCBs are man-made compounds that were widely used from the 1920s and into the 1970s because of their stability. They became popular as additives in paints, plastics, rubber, lubricants, adhesives and other goods that bene½tted from their stable nature. The most common use for PCBs was in the electrical industry as a safe alternative to ¾ammable oil used as cooling and insulating ¾uids in equipment such as transformers and capacitors.

The appealing properties of PCBs were soon outweighed by growing evidence of health concerns ranging from skin and nervous system disorders to being a probable carcinogen. The fact that they are so stable only serves to magnify the associated problems; they are not easily broken down and remain present in the environment for a long time. Risk to humans is generally due to extended contact or exposure or by ingestion which typically occurs only if they ½nd their way into either the water or food supply and are then consumed. The Government of Canada moved quickly in recognizing and addressing these issues, and in the 1970s began steps to control their use and minimize the associated risks. In 2008, Environment Canada’s PCB Regulations came into force outlining restrictions, prohibitions and ultimate elimination of these substances. Amendments were made to this legislation in 2010, and The City of Red Deer has been working to ensure it complies with all requirements.

The 2010 release stemmed from a leak in one of 25 barrels stored in the fenced and locked substation site.

The oil in the barrels was removed from the electrical transformer at the substation and was replaced with non-PCB oil in order to bring the equipment up to date and to comply with the new legislation that calls for elimination of oil having between 50 and 500 mg/kg PCB concentration by 2025.

Some of this work got underway as early 2009 when The City began testing the oil in its system, establishing an inventory of PCBs, and working on remediation and disposal as required by the new legislation.

“Things were going well, but in this particular case we lost focus, overlooked some key steps, left the barrels on site too long, and opened the door for problems to occur,” said Paul Goranson, Director of Development Services. “Fortunately it was not more serious and we were able to use this as an opportunity to look closer at our operations, identify gaps in how we do things, and make changes to help ensure this can’t happen again.”

Working with Environment Canada during the site clean up, the investigation of the incident, and the sentencing process helped The City accelerate the actions that started four years ago. The City now ensures that oil, which is removed from service, containing greater than 2 mg/kg PCBs is immediately removed from any site and sent for disposal. The City looked at its handling procedures and upgraded its spill containment equipment.

Most importantly, a team consisting of management, technical and operations staff now meet quarterly to review and update departmental and corporate procedures for handling, testing, tracking, reporting and training staff to deal with PCB contaminated equipment until they are no longer in the system. In Red Deer, as with many other places in the world, there is still equipment with some PCB oil in service. The oil is generally contained within electrical equipment such as transformers and does not pose an immediate hazard to the community.

However, Environment Canada has established end of use deadlines for their removal and since the beginning of 2009 The City has tested over 2,100 pieces of equipment to establish an inventory of PCBs within its system.

Plans are in place for the elimination of PCBs from The City of Red Deer’s electric distribution system well in advance of the target dates, and those plans include progress and performance reporting to both City Council and administration.

Here is a look at what The City has done, and will do: Legislated to be completed by December 31, 2009: 1) All oil containing 500 mg/kg or greater concentration of PCB to be removed from service. a) Status: complete – 4 items were identi½ed and sent for appropriate disposal.

2) All oil in sensitive areas as de½ned in Environment Canada’s PCB Regulation containing a concentration of at least 50 mg/kg but less than 500 mg/kg PCB to be removed from service. a) Status: complete – 44 items were tested, none exceeded 5 mg/kg concentration.

Legislated to be completed by December 31, 2025: 1) All oil containing at least 50 mg/kg and less than 500 mg/kg concentration of PCB to be removed from service. a) Status: in progress, approximately 47% complete – 38 items were identi½ed, 18 of them have been remediated, sent for appropriate disposal, or removed from service and awaiting action. b) This will be completed well in advance of the 2025 deadline.

Oil with no end-of-use date established as yet: 1) As outlined in the PCB Regulations, all oil containing 2 mg/kg concentration or more of PCB is to be removed from service when the oil is removed from the equipment in which it is being used. a) Status: 156 items identi½ed – action taken as required. b) Release of oil of this type into the environment must still follow release reporting requirements.

As a result of the incident, The City is faced with some consequences, but some might say those consequences have a bit of silver lining. As a result of the guilty plea, The City will pay a $50,000 penalty to the Environmental Damages Fund, which is established and administered by Environment Canada to help ensure that those who cause damage to the environment take responsibility for their actions. The silver lining: as outlined in the court’s sentencing order, the proceeds of the penalty will be for the speci½c purpose of environmental protection or enhancement in the City of Red Deer area. The highest priority for these funds will be given to projects focused on restoration of natural resources which will ultimately provide a lasting bene½t to our community, while also serving as a reminder of this incident.

The City has some ½nal words of advice to any municipalities, businesses, or people involved with the management of PCB contaminated oil and equipment: 1) Make certain that you and your staff are well versed in the requirements established in the PCB Regulations.

2) Have a plan. Too often we have the best of intentions but without establishing concrete plans, goals and objectives, we can lose focus and become exposed to problems.

3) Establish some form of monitoring and reporting. One of the best ways to stay committed to a plan is to make sure we have to tell people how things are going.

4) Know and understand the requirements for release reporting. In Alberta, The Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act requires that any release of a substance into the environment that could cause an adverse effect be reported to Alberta Environment. In the case of a PCB release, they will ensure that Environment Canada is made aware and gets involved.

5) Don’t assume things are being done properly.

The City hopes that by sharing this story, it takes a small step toward reassuring the community that it does not take this matter lightly, and that The City is very serious about the job they do and the responsibility they have for the safety and security of the community, the people who live here, and the environment.

For anyone interested, all facts associated with this case are a matter of public record. The details are ½led with the Provincial Court of Alberta under Information # 121248991P1. People who want more information can also visit The City’s website at www.reddeer.ca

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

No way to avoid calamity?

CLIMATE CHANGE WILL DAMAGE THE ENVIRONMENT, THE ECONOMY — OR BOTH There are, we are told, only two options. Either we stop burning fossil fuels before our carbon dioxide emissions drive the planet’s average temperature up a full two degrees C (3.6 degrees F), in which case we will push the world into the biggest-ever recession. Or we continue to burn fossil fuels and push the GWYNNE planet into runaway warming, DYER with lethal consequences for a large part of the human race.

The 2008 bank crash that triggered the recent recession was caused mainly by reckless investment that created a “bubble” in house prices. When the bubble burst, hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of investments suddenly became worthless. The losses were so great that they nearly brought the whole banking system down.

This time the problem is a “carbon bubble.” The market valuation of the world’s 200 biggest oil, gas and coal companies is about $4 trillion, a figure based on the assumed value of their confirmed reserves that are still in the ground. Or, more precisely, a fig-

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ure based on the assumption that they will eventually be able to sell all of those reserves to customers who want to burn them.

On the strength of that assumption, the fossil fuel companies have been able to take on $1.5-trillion of debt, and last year alone they spent $647 billion in the search for even more oil, gas and coal reserves. But what if they will never be able to sell all of their reserves? What if the need to avoid runaway warming forces governments to curb the burning of fossil fuels, so that much of those reserves has to stay underground forever?

This is the focus of a new report titled Unburnable Carbon 2013. The report’s authors, the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics and the Carbon Tracker Initiative, have the support of organizations like the HSBC and Citi banks, the Standard and Poor’s rating agency, and the International Energy Agency.

Their conclusion is that if we are to have a 50 per cent chance of stopping the warming before plus-two degrees, then at least two-thirds of the currently listed fossil fuel reserves will have to stay in the ground permanently. If they cannot be burned, then they have no economic value. Therefore, the market valuation of the fossil fuel companies is three times higher than it should be.

The report assumes that rationality will prevail, and that at some point a limit will be imposed on the burning of fossil fuels. In this new real-

ity, the debt burden of the fossil fuel companies becomes unsustainable and there is a financial meltdown that dwarfs 2008. Global warming is held to plus-two degrees, but at the cost of the Mother of All Recessions.

The other option is that no controls are imposed on burning fossil fuels, and the carbon bubble does not burst until the warming breaks through the two-degree limit and triggers the natural feedbacks that will carry us inexorably up to plus-six degrees C. That implies mass death and possibly civilizational collapse by the end of the century, but the fossil fuel reserves will retain their assumed value for the meantime and there will be no financial crash.

This is the scenario that the market is betting on, and at the moment most of the evidence supports that wager.

The ideological and commercial interests that oppose action on climate change have triumphed in the United States and Canada, and without the Americans decisive action is hard to imagine.

The denial campaign has not explicitly defeated science elsewhere, but four years of recession in Europe have had much the same effect, sapping the will of governments to spend money fighting climate change. Last week, for example, the European Parliament refused to fund a scheme to rescue the carbon emissions trading scheme, once the centrepiece of the EU’s climate strategy.

In big, rapidly developing countries like China and India, the race for growth takes priority over cutting carbon emissions. And just when you think things couldn’t get worse, along comes shale gas to expand the fossil fuel reserves even further.

It’s a grim choice: either financial meltdown if we act decisively to halt climate change, or physical meltdown if we don’t. But there is, unfortunately, a third alternative. In fact, it’s the likeliest outcome by far.

First we go on growing our emissions at the current rate (three per cent per year) for the next couple of decades, and the fossil fuel industry thrives. Then, when it’s already too late and we have crossed the plustwo degree limit, the actual warming (which always lags the growth in emissions by a decade or more) frightens us into taking action at last.

So we lurch into a crash program to cut fossil fuel use — and suddenly the market wakes up to the fact that a lot of those reserves will have to stay in the ground forever. If you liked the sub-prime mortgage fiasco in 2008, you’ll positively love this one.

It’s not either Disaster A or Disaster B. It’s first one and then the other, interlocking and mutually reinforcing.

And Disaster B will mean there’s no money left to do anything about Disaster A. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Faulty reasoning in column on free speech in academic world Rick Zemanek’s April 11 column The academic world vs. free speech is a welcome expression of free speech, not for the viewpoints that it apparently supports but for its demonstration of partisan reasoning and rhetorical posturing, both of which represent the purported facts for particular ends.

Such an article is an apparent but ultimately limited opportunity to begin debate and analysis through an examination of Zemanek’s argument, rhetoric, and examples that essentially attempt to discredit the value of post-secondary education as mere training in the jingoism of professional correctness.

The title of his piece sets the tone: it is an adversarial relationship between the “academic world” and “free speech.” To call the academy a “world” is to set it off as its own entity, distinct or disconnected from what I assume he means to be the “real” world.

This is the old and incorrect stereotype of the ivory tower. “Free speech,” of course, sounds very good, and few people in democratic societies would oppose such a principle, although there are good reasons to make exceptions to the principle as in cases of hate speech.

The underlying primary source of evidence to discredit the post-secondary system is the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom (JCCF) that gave most Canadian institutions a failing grade on freedom. If you are unfamiliar with it as I was, JCCF is a private, Calgary-based organization that conducted its own study of the education system mandated, apparently, by nobody but itself.

In its own report, it describes its motivating agenda for research: the JCCF believes that Canadian freedom is “eroded by governments and by government-funded and government-created entities like Canada’s public universities, and human rights commissions.” The institute clearly outlines its initial disagreement with the university and government systems, and, therefore, it is not surprising that it finds the systems to be broken. In research, this is called confirmation bias.

The two examples of “free speech walls” that Zemanek provides are also telling because the JCCF initiates and supports these walls, a fact Zemanek quietly omits. The first instance from Carlton University has a gay rights student advocate tearing down an apparently pro-gay display. Zemanek leaves the contradiction alone, merely inviting the reader to “Figure that one out,” thereby implying the irrationality of a pro-gay argument. The second instance is from Queen’s University, where campus security removed a display that allegedly contained hate speech. The university provost would not repeat the allegedly offending words, a position which understandably raised the ire of the JCCF. Zemanek suggests that university students have adopted an “it’s my way or no way” approach to issues, a direction perpetuated by rigid and biased universities. Like his title, the structure of the argument is purely divisive. In fact, there is no room for debate. There is no discussion of the public good that universities contribute to Canada; it is almost entirely absent. Like confirmation bias, there is no examination of alternative viewpoints. How or where is the university system to defend itself?

I am neither supporting nor excusing the universities’ actions. More facts are needed to make a judgment. Moreover, what alternatives to the university system might the JCCF suggest?

It is sadly ironic that this column that amounts to a condemnation of the post-secondary system is pub-

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lished right after the Alberta government has made massive cuts to higher education in the province.

When questioned about the cuts, Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk said, in a familiar manner, “But this is the reality, this is non-negotiable.”

Meanwhile, educators and academics across the province try to get their voices heard despite this divisive and categorical decision-making process.

Attacking post-secondary education is not an effective or productive way to foster critical thinking and open debate, despite the apparent and acknowledged flaws in the system.

In response to Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel’s criticism of Lukaszuk’s cuts, the minister responded with a similar yet meaningless and ineffective rhetorical approach: “I don’t know who pissed into [Mandel’s] corn flakes, and you can quote me on that.”

I am quoting you, Lukaszuk, and in case you are still wondering who did it, you did.

Roger Davis Red Deer

Michener closure unethical, misguided Re: Major provincial funding cuts to the community access/day programs under PDD (Persons with Developmental Disabilities) The provincial Conservative government claimed that they were going to hold an information forum on April 15 to discuss the massive $42-million cut (more than 40 per cent) to the community access/day programs.

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Not only have the Conservatives failed abysmally in their presentation by not describing the follow through, thus keeping people in a zone of unknown fear, but they have already proved their unethical and misguided management by slashing and hacking major funds that dependent people rely on in various ways.

As a backgrounder, this very program is a major fund source that allows people with various disabilities to participate in daily community programs. This will affect day programs across the entire province; oddly enough when they simultaneously think it’s OK to entirely close Michener Centre in Red Deer.

Our most threatening provincial institution happens to be the government; they need to be cut.

It’s a real cheap shot for a government with the reins of power to go after a dependent sector of society least able to defend itself; so unlike the power and influence that their corporate friends and lobbying professionals regularly exhibit and protect their interests with.

To strike a 40 per cent cut at the ground level of society that needs it the most sucks to the core.

Everyone remembers Clark Griswold’s (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) rant about getting shafted out of his Christmas bonus by a greedy, cost cutting boss. Cheap and heartless were at least two of the adjectives that have common ground.

If we don’t act on it, these cuts will have profound consequences. Soon, we’ll need a World Vision catalogue to create sponsorship of clients within the borders of Alberta.

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brothers and one sister.

He also loves to spend time with his birth family, in Hinton — his mom and dad, sister, brother-in-love, and two precious nieces. He is also an avid Oilers fan.

He has many interests, and these are well met and accommodated in his community of Red Deer.

This handsome young man has complex needs and multiple disabilities. He requires highly trained staff and a two-to-one staffing model, immediate access to medical staff, and backup staff.

These services are simply not available in ordinary group homes. We speak from experience. Our son endured prolonged years being tossed from one group home to the next. If he could tell his own story, it would be hair raising! At the mercy of undertrained workers and often under-staffed homes, he sustained life-threatening, permanent injuries that incurred permanent disabilities. This resulted in major surgeries and lengthy hospital stays. (How cost effective is this — along with the torment he suffered.)

Ordinary group homes are not equipped to meet our son’s needs, and he eventually ended up in the Alberta Hospital. (Again, how cost effective is this?)

He is now nestled into his home in Red Deer. He is safe, he is loved and he is definitely well cared for! He has many interests. Some of his favourites are going to work and attending Red Deer College.

All activities he engages in require highly-trained staff support from his home.

Finally! He is enjoying his God-given right to life.

Why then is this in jeopardy of being snuffed out?

A lethal attempt is in place by our government to take from Peter to pay Paul. Under the guise of “community living is best,” our government is choosing to cut a budget on the backs of our most vulnerable, deserving Albertans. The government is refusing to admit that our son is alive and well, in his current community!

In 2008, the government made a solid promise to individuals living where our son does that they could stay in their current living arrangements, unto their dying breath, if they so wished. Why would he want anything less than this when it has already been proven to be life-threatening and inappropriate for him, and others in similar situations, to live elsewhere.

I agree, he does not live in an ordinary group home setting. No he doesn’t! He lives in an extraordinary group home, in a community where his needs are met!

This is a despicable breach of a government promise. This breach was unexpectedly announced immediately after the public announcement of our new provincial budget.

You see, our son lives at Michener Centre, slated to be shut down. This has been his home of refuge for the past 10 years! Now, due to budget restraints, our government has recently decided that individuals at Michener are no longer worthy of the funding model they need to meet their individual needs. We adamantly disagree! He is worthy to receive exactly what he needs to remain in his home in his beloved community of Red Deer!

Ronald and Muriel Whyte Citizen Advocates for Persons with Disabilities Hinton

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Uditsky avoided some Michener issues Re: Bruce Uditsky’s article in the April 5 Advocate: Why closing Michener makes sense He mentions other provinces that have been institution-free for years. He thoughtfully speaks as CEO of AACL. Speaks of successful placements in the community. I was impressed at his rhetoric.

But there are some questions and answers missing, namely were the residents themselves asked about the closure, their opinion? Mr. Uditsky, you are not speaking on behalf of the concerned family group, who are advocating keeping Michener open.

There are ongoing attempts to end homelessness; our mayor has been working hard to do this. Yet documentaries and articles that I have seen and read indicate the disabled are the great percentage in these issues. Especially in the States where de-institutionalization model was used. You speak of freedom for the disabled, but who walks into someone’s home and closes it? Who removes individuals in a loving, caring environment and places them in group home?

This places the disabled you speak for at risk.

I know — I served on the board of community place group homes in Saskatchewan when that province did the same thing. Was it successful? Where are those follow-up statistics? After closure of Moose Jaw and Weyburn, individuals were unsuccessfully placed in the for-profit community senior homes.

Now there was an impressive mix, two very different segments of society placed together.

Again show me the research and stats to prove the success. Same thing as here; no one would listen to the concerned families. I truly have a great deal of concern with the impending closure.

I worked in the for-profit centre. The disabled were charged more, yet the corporation did not provide special needs programs, nor the facilities or the much needed extra staff. As a staff member, you were dealing with two very different members of society and not honouring either due to the management of these homes. Focus was not aimed at the disabled, as they came second. We had a very lively, rambunctious individual placed with at-risk, frail seniors. Due to no fault of his own, a lack of comprehension, and his robust nature — there were risky situations, so the young man was chemically restrained, which did not suit his purpose. He would become angry and frustrated; you could not blame him as there were no programs to meet his needs.

Physically, he was much stronger than the frail seniors — it was a lose-lose situation. Is this the treatment you want for your loved ones?

We will be judged by how we provide for the disadvantaged. There are so many areas to address.

Staffing education, wage structures and programs.

Why not take the funds and enhance what is already in place? Listen to both groups; arrive at a compromise that serves those who need it most” the disabled within the community.

Closure of Michener means that those at risk will lose. Government and associations can rattle off all kinds of justification, on paper it looks wonderful, and the reality is something else.

There is a shortage of long term care beds. That’s a fact. Where will you place 125 disabled persons?

Lucille Gaumond RN Red Deer

Province right to close Michener I am writing in response to the announcement by the Alberta government to close Michener Centre and to publicly thank Premier Alison Redford and Minister Frank Oberle for their courageous and moral leadership.

Discussions to close Michener Centre and enable individuals to move to the community shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. The evolution of ser-

Government going back on promise Our son is thriving in his community of Red Deer!

He lives in a lovely home on a quiet cul-de-sac, close to a recreational centre. Similar to many families today, he lives in a blended family with his two chosen

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, April 24, 2013 A5 vices from institutional care to supports being provided in the community has been taking place since the early 1970s.

The move away from institutional care in Alberta began with the release of the Blair Report in 1969.

The Blair Report called on the government of the day to develop services at the community level and no longer centralize or institutionalize services.

In response to the Blair Report, the Lougheed government began working with local communities to establish the vast array of community services, which today support approximately 10,000 people with developmental disabilities.

Michener at one time accommodated over 2,200 people. Today, there are just over 200 people residing at the centre. The decrease in the number of people living at Michener Centre is in direct correlation to the development of community services across the province.

This is not a decision where government should seek out consensus on the views from the majority of Albertans; it is about protection of the rights of a minority of citizens to live and participate as equally valued citizens of this province.

I find it appalling that the City of Red Deer and the Red Deer Public School district board would pass motions supporting Michener Centre to stay open. In essence, they are saying people with developmental disabilities should not be included as equal members of our society. Their motions say people with developmental disabilities are not worthy to live in the community and should not be part of the mainstream of the Red Deer community.

Numerous detailed studies have been carried out across North America that examined what happens to people when they leave large congregate centres such as Michener. All of these studies tell a consistent story. People with disabilities, including people with serve and multiple disabilities, show increase in independence, fewer problem behaviours, increase in choice making, and an increase in relationships with people without disabilities. In addition, these studies show increases in participation in community activities. Also, neighbours develop positive attitudes about their neighbours with disabilities.

Closing Michener Centre is consistent with the latest research and best practice.

The decision to close Michener is also in keeping with the federal and provincial governments’ commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. The decision to close Michener is consistent with what other provinces and other countries are doing. In Canada, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland/Lab have all closed their large institutions. Saskatchewan is in the process of closing its institution in Moose Jaw and Manitoba is committed to supporting people to move from its institution in Portage La Prairie. In all of these provinces, the decision to close their institutions was supported by all political parties.

The government’s Social Policy Framework “defines who we are as a people and communities, one that reflects our aspirations as a province that offers all Albertans the opportunity to reach their potential and to benefit from the highest possible quality of life.”

People with developmental disabilities deserve to be provided with supports that are consistent with Alberta’s Social Policy Framework.

Thank you to the premier for believing people with developmental disabilities are part of the fabric that makes our communities strong and diverse; thank you for believing people with developmental disabilities are entitled to live in the community and that all individuals whether they have a disability or not have something wonderful to contribute to our families, our communities and our world.

Norm McLeod St. Albert

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Aboriginal Affairs ministry sorry for telling NDP MP to ‘listen to your father’ OTTAWA — Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt has apologized after telling an NDP MP to listen to her father about supporting a Conservative bill to protect matrimonial rights on reserves.

Valcourt made the comment in response to criticisms from MP Niki Ashton, whose father Steve Ashton is a cabinet minister in the Manitoba government.

Manitoba has said it supports the Conservative bill, which aims to allow spouses living both on and off reserves the same rights to claim a share of the family’s assets in the event of a marriage breakdown.

At committee hearings on the bill Tuesday, Ashton told Valcourt and Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose to pay more attention to First Nations demands for a national inquiry into violence against aboriginal women.

“Maybe you should be listening to your father,” Valcourt responded.

“The legislative assembly of Manitoba .... exhorted us to pass Bill S-2. If there is a province where there is an important aboriginal community, First Nations, who is experiencing serious issues and problems, it is Manitoba among others.”

Ashton immediately responded that she was “offended” by Valcourt’s reference to her father.

Two men charged in an alleged al-Qaida supported terror plot to attack a Via Rail passenger train disputed the allegations against them Tuesday as they made their first appearances in court.

Raed Jaser, 35, and Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, are facing several terrorism charges each in what the RCMP is calling the first known alleged plot in Canada directed by the terrorist organization.

Esseghaier, who appeared in court in Montreal, stood calmly in the witness box and asked to address the court.

“The conclusions were made based on acts and words which are only appearances,” he said.

The judge, Pierre Labelle, explained that it wasn’t the right venue for his remarks.

The PhD student doing doctoral research on nanosensors is facing five charges, including instructing someone to carry out an activity for the benefit of a terrorist group.

Both he and Jaser are charged with conspiracy to murder for the benefit of a terrorist group, participating in a terrorist group and conspiring to interfere with transportation facilities for the benefit of a terrorist group. Esseghaier faces an additional count of participating in a terrorist group.

If convicted, they could be sentenced to life in prison.

Jaser’s lawyer said outside court in Toronto that his client “is in a state of shock and disbelief.”

“He denies the allegations and he will vigorously defend them,” John Norris said.

“Mr. Jaser is presumed innocent of these charges, just as any other person who would be facing such a charge is to be presumed innocent.”

Several family members attended Jaser’s brief court appearance. His father, Mohammed Jaser, was reluctant to answer any questions as he left the courthouse.

“Of course I am supporting my son, of course,” he said as about two dozen journalists surrounded him. “Let the police do their job.”

Jaser and Esseghaier were arrested and charged Monday in an alleged plot that the RCMP said involved “direction and guidance” from al-Qaida members in Iran. The accused had the capacity to carry out an attack, but there was no “imminent threat” to the public, the RCMP said.

There was no reason to think the planned attacks were state-sponsored by Iran, police added.

Tehran denied any links with an alleged plot and said the terrorist network had no presence in Iran.

The country’s foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told reporters on Tuesday that groups such as al-Qaida have “no compatibility with Iran in both political and ideological fields.”

He called the Canadian claims part of Ottawa’s hostile policies against Tehran.

The two countries have no diplomatic relations after Canada closed its embassy in Tehran in 2012 and expelled Iranian diplomats from Ottawa.

The wording of the charges against the

two suspects suggests the RCMP believes the alleged plot was being hatched largely between April 1 and Sept. 25, 2012. The most recent allegations — Esseghaier’s additional charge of participating in a terrorist group — are listed as ending two months ago, on Feb. 14.

Jaser’s lawyer questioned the timing of the arrests, calling it “a bit of a mystery.”

“They’ve been very clear that there was no risk to public safety and it’s surprising to say the least that this arrest would be made now, close on the heels of the events in Boston and timed perfectly with what was happening in the House of Commons yesterday,” Norris said outside court.

“I don’t know what their purposes were but the timing is notable.”

The House of Commons debated Monday a piece of legislation that would give police more powers in the event of terrorist attacks. Among other things, it creates a new criminal offence that would apply to people leaving Canada for the purpose of committing certain terrorist acts abroad.

The nationalities of the two suspects have not been made public by Canadian authorities. Muslim community leaders who were briefed by the RCMP on the arrests were told one is Tunisian and one is from the United Arab Emirates.

The United Arab Emirates embassy in Ottawa said neither of the two men were UAE passport holders and they are working with the Canadian government to determine what connection, if any, they had with that country.

Jaser is a permanent resident who has been in Canada for 20 years, Norris said.

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Harper will also discuss the Parsons case with Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter, whose government wants Criminal Code changes to make it illegal to circulate intimate images without consent.

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BILLION-DOLLAR ANNUAL LOSSES FORECASTED FOR CANADA POST A think-tank commissioned by Canada Post is warning that the Crown corporation will be losing $1 billion a year by the end of this decade. The Conference Board of Canada says the postal service is being hit by a dramatic reduction in volumes in the age of digital communication.

It estimates that the volume of bills, invoices, advertising and publications handled by Canada Post will decline by more than 25 per cent by 2020. The volume of parcel delivery is expected to buck the trend and grow by 26 per cent due to online shopping, but the Conference Board says it won’t be enough to offset the revenue lost in other areas. The report says price increases won’t be enough to make Canada Post self-sustaining. It estimates $576 million a year could be saved by the elimination of door-to-door delivery for urban homes that get it — about onethird of Canada’s households. The report comes as Canada Post approaches the twoyear anniversary of rotating strikes and a lockout of 48,000 unionized workers in June 2011. The two sides were ordered back to work by the federal government and the dispute was sent to arbitration, but it took until late 2012 to work out a contract, which is in effect until 2016. Canada Post issued a statement as the Conference Board analysis was released, saying the report is “the beginning of an important conversation” about what the public values.

Last week, it announced it expects to lose money this year following a $127-million profit before taxes in 2012.

The $253-million loss before taxes posted in 2011, which included the work stoppages, was the first time Canada Post had reported a loss in 16 years.

— THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Program must be temporary CARNEY TELLS HOUSE OF COMMONS THAT FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM SHOULD BE USED TO FILL HIGH-SKILLED JOBS TEMPORARILY UNTIL CANADIANS CAN TAKE OVER

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says the controversial temporary foreign workers program should not be used to drive wages down or to fill low-skill jobs.

Speaking to the Commons finance committee for the last time before his departure to fill the top job at the Bank of England in June, Carney said the intent of the program is that it be used primarily to fill needs for high-skilled jobs temporarily, until businesses can train Canadians to take over.

In a two-hour appearance Tuesday, Carney used the occasion to touch on a number of other politically sensitive subjects as well, including the government’s move to increase tariffs on imports from 72 countries, the labour market and the CanadaU.S. retail price gap.

The foreign workers program became a political hot potato after news broke that an outsourcing company working for the Royal Bank (TSX:RY) had brought in foreigners to do jobs that had been held by about 45 Canadians at the bank. RBC chief executive Gordon Nixon later apologized and the government pledged to reform the program to ensure foreigners are not brought into the country for jobs already held by Canadians.

Opposition critics have complained the program is open to abuse, noting that at a time of relatively high unemployment and with 1.4 million Canadians looking for jobs, there are now about 330,000 temporary foreign workers in the country, more than dou-

ble the number seven years ago.

The challenge of a skills shortage is not unique to Canada, Carney said, but the long-term solution is training not bringing in temporary foreign workers. Contrary to some views, he said, Canada’s labour market is among the most flexible in terms of mobility among industrialized countries.

“There are some signs of skills mismatches and we do believe employers play an important role to ensure (that) life-long skills development is a part of the nature of business in Canada,” he told the MPs. He added that the program should concentrate on shortages of highly skilled workers, and not service jobs and other lower-wage categories that critics say are now being filled by foreign imports. The solution to that, said Carney, is for employers to pay higher wages and improve productivity.

“One doesn’t want an overreliance on temporary foreign workers for lower-skilled jobs, which prevent the wage adjustment mechanism for ... making sure Canadians are paid higher wages, but also that the firms improve their productivity,” he explained.

Carney said he believes the Conservative government’s current review is intended to address those objectives.

In other testimony, the central banker said it is quite likely that interest rates will remain at current historically low levels for some time.

He said the bank policy-making team considers three main factors in its decisions about interest rates — unused capac-

ity in the economy, inflation pressures and household debt and finances — and all currently point to the trendsetting policy rate remaining at one per cent.

Throughout the hearing, committee members of different stripes attempted to draw the governor into supporting their ideological views, with some level of success. An amused Carney noted on one occasion that his only advice to his successor might be not to answer a “loaded” question.

On one issue — the budget decision to lift preferential tariff treatment on 72 countries, including China — Carney conceded to the opposition MPs that in general terms, one objective for such a policy is to increase government revenues. Ottawa has estimated the higher tariffs on more than 1,000 consumer goods will bring in $350 million a year.

But he also sided with government members that another policy objective could be to help Canadian manufacturers compete with imports.

The question, posed by NDP MPs, was intended to solicit the response that the higher duties would exacerbate the price differential between the U.S. and Canada.

But Carney said that according to the bank’s own research, that gap has actually closed from the high teens to about eight per cent in the past two years, in part due to higher competition in Canada’s retail sector and also to the fact retailers needed to lower prices to discourage cross-border shoppers.

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COMING SOON

Lacombe Express being delivered to homes this week

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Residents of Lacombe and Blackfalds will find some fresh reading material on their doorsteps this Thursday.

That’s when the inaugural issue of the Lacombe Express will hit the two communities, with carriers delivering them directly to households there.

The newspaper will be published by Black Press, which also produces the Red Deer Advocate, the Red Deer Express and a half-dozen other community newspapers in Central Alberta.

Red Deer Express publisher Tracey Scheveers, who will also serve as publisher of the Lacombe Express, said the new paper will be modelled after its Red Deer namesake.

“It will have a very similar look and feel, only Blackfalds- and Lacombe-based.”

But, she added, the Lacombe Express will adopt its own personality, based on input and feedback from readers.

“What we’re really looking for is what the communities want to read; what the people of Lacombe and Blackfalds want to see covered in the paper.”

Staff will include editor Brian Vossen and advertising sales rep Davina James.

They will operate out of premises at 5019A 51st St. in downtown Lacombe.

Scheveers said it’s exciting and refreshing to launch a new paper.

“It should instill some confidence in people that the community newspaper is still viable.”

She added that Lacombe and Blackfalds are terrific markets to step into, with both communities enjoying rapid residential and commercial growth.

They’re currently served by The Lacombe Globe, which is published by Sun Media Corp., but Scheveers thinks it’s valuable to offer residents a new perspective.

“Competition is a good thing.”

The Lacombe Express will be delivered every Thursday, with copies also available at high-traffic locations in Lacombe and Blackfalds. Its anticipated circulation is 7,400.

Scheveers said advertising discounts are available to those who place their message in multiple newspapers within the Black Press chain. The Lacombe Express’s sister papers in Central Alberta include the Ponoka News, The Stettler Independent and the Sylvan Lake News.

The Lacombe Express can be reached by phone at 403-742-5303. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Renovations continue at Zellers’ former premises in Bower Place Shopping Centre in preparation for the opening of a Target store there. Target Corp. said previously that the Red Deer store will be among the first wave of 48 outlets to open in Canada this spring.

However, despite launching two dozen outlets in Ontario last month, the company remains mum about the timelines for its other stores. It has indicated that it will open 124 stores across the country during 2013.

Forecasts indicate job boom to continue The recent govother half of the ernment of Alberta’s labour market picmonthly economic ture. review (March 2013) According to reported that the Statistics Canada, unemployment rate there were apin Alberta has reproximately 46,600 mained virtually vacant job postings unchanged since in Alberta over the the beginning of the three-month peyear, hovering in the riod (December to range of 4.5 per cent.

February).

Compared to the This indicates national average of 2.4 per cent of the JOHN 1.9 per cent, employtotal market, which MACKENZIE ment opportunities is slightly higher actually rose by 2.5 than the national per cent in this provaverage. ince.

All forecasts Labour market statistics look indicate that the employment at how many people are not “boom” will continue in Alberta working. well into 2014.

However, the number of At the recent Central Alberta available job postings offers the Job Fair, approximately 1,710

ACTION COACH

job seekers had the opportunity to converse with 102 employers.

Several of the companies I visited with generally thought the prospects were better qualified and more prepared. Many businesses had high expectations that they would be hiring for key positions.

The resources devoted to attracting and hiring employees can be substantial. Taking the time to develop a quality screening process is critical to ensure companies obtain the right applicants and the best fit for the job.

What is equally important and essential to a successful hire is the orientation a new hire receives to your business in the first 90 days of employment.

Turnover can be upwards of

30 per cent in those first three months. If the fit is right, and the orientation handled properly, a long-term relationship is predictable. If not, you will find yourself repeating the hiring cycle.

Through my years working with a variety of businesses, I’ve found that many have a very minimal or no orientation systems in place.

A basic introduction to the company and run through of roles and processes is often standard.

It’s important to develop a structured orientation process specific to your business, including a comprehensive checklist to ensure nothing is overlooked.

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Encana closer to finding new CEO COMPANY’S FIRST QUARTER INCOME BEATS ESTIMATES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Encana Corp. expects to finish its hunt for a new CEO at the end of June, the natural gas giant said Tuesday after it reported better-thanexpected first-quarter results.

The company has narrowed down more than 150 names to a short list comprising both internal and external candidates to replace Randy Eresman, who left abruptly at the beginning of this year.

Three candidates from within the company have thrown their hats into the ring, said Clayton Woitas, who is serving as CEO on an interim basis.

Speaking to reporters following the company’s annual general meeting, Woitas confirmed that chief financial officer Sherri Brillon is in the running.

Brillon, who was sitting to the left of Woitas during the news conference, smiled.

“We are encouraged by the quality of candidates and we’re confident we will find the best possible person for the job,” Woitas said on a conference

call with analysts earlier.

Woitas declined to say how many names are on the short list.

Chairman David O’Brien is to step down once a new CEO has been installed. Woitas will then take O’Brien’s place as chairman.

The update came as Encana posted first-quarter operating earnings of US$179 million or 24 cents per share.

During the same period a year earlier, operating earnings — deemed a better measure of Encana’s underlying performance — were $240 million, or 33 cents per share.

The consensus estimate had been for nine cents per share of operating income, according to Thomson Reuters.

On a net basis, Encana posted a US$431-million loss or 59 cents per share due to a $266-million unrealized hedging loss and $101 million in foreign exchange losses compared to a year-earlier profit of two cents per share or $12 million, when those nonoperating items showed gains.

Revenue fell to $1.06 billion from $1.8 billion a year earlier.

Years of persistently low natural gas prices have taken their toll on Encana, which is almost exclusively focused on that commodity.

One way to cope has been to chase after natural gas liquids, which fetch a much better price than ordinary dry natural gas.

Encana finished 2012 producing

about 37,000 barrels of liquids per day, and expects to be producing between 70,000 and 75,000 barrels from shale formations across Canada and the U.S. by the end of this year.

Very little of that is expected to come from early-stage developments.

“Let me stress, that doesn’t mean we are disappointed with the results of our evaluation program. We are just taking a measured and conservative approach to accounting for contribution from these plays,” said Woitas.

Natural gas prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange appear to be firming up to above US$4 per 1,000 cubic feet, which would be good news for Encana.

But the company is being careful not to get too excited about the improvement.

“We wouldn’t want to make long term predictions on short-term price movement, either up or down,” he said.

“Just because natural gas prices are up 20 per cent in the last month, you just can’t activate the drilling rigs in the field that quickly.”

The company has entered contracts to sell some of its gas at set prices as a means to cushion itself against price volatility.

Next year it has hedged about 1.5 billion cubic feet per day — or half of its production — at an average price of $4.19.

Cost-cutting will be a major focus for Encana this year.

The company is targeting between $100 million and $150 million in annual cost reductions over the next few years.

“We have agreed across the corporation that we will manage attrition through internal placement as much as possible, rebalance workloads, retain only critical consultants and contractors and review travel and expense policies,” said Brillon.

Encana also aims to shed about $500 million to $1 billion in assets this year, with the buyers seen to mainly be those looking at liquefied natural gas export opportunities.

Assets are for sale in Western Canada as well as the Southeastern United States.

Woitas said 2012 was a “knock ’em out of the park” year when it came to joint ventures and asset sales, but this year it’s more of a “buyer’s market” with so many of Encana’s peers also putting their assets on the sale block.

In December, Encana inked a $2.2-billion joint-venture deal with a subsidiary of PetroChina to develop gas from the Duvernay shale formation in west-central Alberta.

In February of last year, Encana reached a deal to sell 40 per cent of its undeveloped Cutbank Ridge lands in British Columbia to Mitsubishi Corp. of Japan for $2.9 billion.

Encana shares closed down 33 cents, or 1.7 per cent, to $18.96 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Alix hoping to draw Central TransCanada Albertans to new fun centre surprised over Moonwalker Fun Centre provided countless hours of entertainment to children before the Red Deer play space closed four years ago.

The Village of Alix is hoping those youngsters, and their parents, have long memories.

The municipality is reassembling the sprawling, multi-level play structure that was the heart of Moonwalker’s operations — this time inside a new multi-purpose building in Alix. It bought the equipment from the previous owners in hopes of creating an attraction that would bring visitors to Alix and help fund local recreational programs.

This vision is expected to become a reality in June, when Moonwalkers will be reborn in a newly constructed building.

“Everything’s coming together,” said CoraLee Brookes, Alix’s recreation co-ordinator and the person who will manage the play facility.

“We have inventoried every piece and cleaned it and started to refurbish what needed to be refurbished.”

Sharing 3,500 square feet of space with the play structure will be arcade games, a new toddlers’ area and a sitting area for adults.

The needs of babies have also been considered.

“We’ll have extra saucers and those kinds of things that the parents can pull up to their tables,” said Brookes.

There will also be rooms for private parties, and birthday packages prepared with help from local businesses like restaurants, she said.

The new facility is already generating excitement among Alix’s younger demographic, said Brookes, but she expects it to draw users from throughout Central Alberta. That should help acquaint visitors with other amenities the community has to offer, including a lake and beach, a new playground and a “fabulous golf course.”

In addition to the economic spin-offs from out-of-towners com-

ing to Alix, Moonwalkers should also produce money for local programs. That will come from the $10 admission fee, which applies to children over two.

“Fifty per cent of those are going to be put back into the village recreation program,” said Brookes.

Occupying space in the same building as Moonwalkers will be a business incubator, where startup ventures can establish themselves in a low-cost setting. A café has already laid claim to one of the three bays earmarked for this use, and Brookes expects it to help satisfy the food and refreshment needs of Moonwalkers customers.

The building on Railway Avenue will also serve as the home for Alix’s Family and Community Support Services office, its recreation department, its emergency services centre and the local food bank.

The village will lease the building from a private developer who constructed it as a public-private partnership (P3). hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

German minister defends belt-tightening REBUFFS EU CALL TO EASE AUSTERITY POLICIES

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS, Belgium — Germany on Tuesday defended the policy of tightening the budgets in a number of European countries despite a blunt warning from a top European Union official that the 27-nation bloc’s austerity drive “has reached its limits.”

“If we were to give up the policy of consolidating the budgets in Europe, if we were to fall back to the old policy of taking on new debt, then we would cement mass unemployment in Europe for many years to come,” German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Tuesday in Brussels.

His warning followed an admission from the head of the EU’s executive arm, Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, that the austerity prescription of higher taxes and lower spending, though correct in principle, may have hit the limits of public acceptance and effectiveness amid rising unemployment and recession.

“Even if the policy of correction of the deficit is basically correct, we can always discuss the finetuning, the rhythm or the pace, but that will not be sustainable politically and socially,” Barroso said Monday, according to an official speech transcript.

He added the deficit reduction “has to be complemented by a stronger emphasis on growth and growth measures in the shorter term.”

Many economists say cutting budgets while the economy is weak further hampers growth and deteriorates a country’s debt position, which is measured relative to its annual economic output.

Nations like Spain, Portugal or Greece face record unemployment and a sagging economy but need to rein in public spending to meet agreed deficit targets.

Still, they all saw their budget deficits swell in 2012 as their economies remained stuck in recession, according to official EU data released Monday.

Five nations in the 17 country-eurozone have had to seek international rescue loans from their European partners and the International Monetary Fund.

With the exception of Ireland, all of them are struggling to implement the required austerity measures without choking the economy.

“So while this policy is fundamentally right, I think it has reached its limits in many aspects, because a policy to be successful not only has to be properly designed,” Barroso said.

“It has to have the minimum of political and social support.”

The EU Commission has a powerful role in designing Europe’s economic policies since it is a key actor in setting and enforcing the targets the countries have to meet in bringing their finances in order.

Barroso’s blunt comments were the strongest indication yet that countries struggling to meet their deficit targets — such as Spain, Portugal and France — will likely be granted more time, reducing the need for more immediate spending cuts.

Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, has kept spending flat and managed to run a budget surplus

last year thanks to its more resilient, export-oriented economy. The country hopes to start trimming its debt load of about 80 per cent of GDP over the coming years.

German leaders are among Europe’s most vocal in urging others to show budget restraint, not least because the country is tired of paying for bailouts and national elections are due in September.

“One cannot buy growth with new debt,” Westerwelle insisted. “A policy of fiscal consolidation and growth are two sides of the same medal.”

EPA reaction to Keystone THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — TransCanada says it’s somewhat surprised at the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s recent critical comments of its proposed Keystone XL pipeline.

TransCanada (TSX:TRP) says it has had a cooperative relationship with the EPA throughout the four-year-plus review of the project.

On Monday, the EPA publicly denounced for a second time the U.S. State Department’s favourable environmental review of the pipeline.

The pipeline company says the EPA recommends more comparison of greenhouse gas emissions from oilsands crude against U.S. crude oil, but ignores that the Canadian crude will be delivered by the pipeline, displacing heavy crude oil from Venezuela and Mexico.

TransCanada also says the EPA’s recommendation that the State Department explore ways for the U.S to involve itself in ways to reduce emissions from the oilsands ignores Canadian sovereignty.

The company said Alberta implemented greenhouse gas regulations in 2007.

“Pipelines produce the fewest amounts of emissions to move oil to the markets where it is needed,” TransCanada said Tuesday.

“Keystone XL will offset as many as 200 ocean tankers per year, reducing GHG emissions by as much as 19 million metric tons.”

TransCanada has voluntarily agreed to 57 new safety procedures regarding the operating and monitoring of the pipeline, the company said.

The State Department will now review all the public comments, including the input from the EPA, before finalizing its draft report.

Ninety days later, State officials will then determine whether Keystone XL is in the national interest of the United States. After that, it will be up to U.S. President Barack Obama to either block or bless the pipeline. A final decision is expected this summer.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, April 24, 2013 B3

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

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 74.13 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.05 Leon’s Furiniture. . . . . . . 13.06 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.51 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 13.40 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.34 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.60 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 54.07 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.09 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 24.79

Teck Resources . . . . . . . 25.60 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 27.37 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 43.21 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 43.21 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.39 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 47.83 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 29.52 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 19.07 Canyon Services Group. 10.25 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 28.75 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.690 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.96 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.03 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 89.30 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 39.69 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.33 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.52 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 39.18 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 3.00 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.81 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 8.93 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.970 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.91 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 28.86 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.65 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.02 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.67 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 48.78

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.01 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.71 First Quantum Minerals . 16.47 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 28.44 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.74 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.55 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.84 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.45

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 63.13 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 56.61 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.88 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 27.87 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 34.28 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 26.36 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 44.35 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 61.38 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 14.47 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 74.66 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 59.87 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 27.39 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.88

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed little changed Tuesday after traders briefly made a snap reaction when hackers compromised the main Twitter account of The Associated Press news agency.

An erroneous tweet went out around 1 p.m. saying there had been two explosions at the White House and that President Barack Obama had been injured.

The tweet sent the Dow industrials plunging about 150 points or about one per cent before it quickly bounced back once it became apparent the story was false.

The effect on the Toronto stock market was more muted, with the main index falling about 30 points before recovering somewhat to earlier levels.

The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 0.26 of a point at 12,090.94 amid data showing China’s manufacturing sector barely in expansion mode in

April.

The market was also pressured by earnings reports with traders expressing disappointment with Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) and Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B).

The Canadian dollar dipped 0.01 of a cent to 97.45 cents U.S. Meanwhile, a strong earnings report from chemical company DuPont, helped by further evidence of a strengthening housing sector, sent U.S. indexes higher with the Dow industrials up 152.29 points to 14,719.46.

The Nasdaq rose 35.78 points to 3,269.33, while the S&P 500 index climbed 16.28 points to 1,578.78 as U.S. sales of new homes rebounded in March to the second-fastest pace in three years.

The U.S. Commerce Department said sales of new homes increased 1.5 per cent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 417,000. Sales have risen

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PROGRAM: Always be a price gap Carney said he believes there may always be a price gap between the two countries due to economies of scale the bigger and more concentred U.S. market allows and by the fact Canadian retailers have lower productivity and employ more workers on average than their American counterparts.

The meeting had its lighter moments. Senior deputy governor Tiff Macklem, the prohibitive favourite to replace Carney as governor of the Bank of Canada, was asked directly if he was interested in the job.

“If asked I will serve,” he said to smiles from the MPs, but would not elaborate further.

The meeting ended with committee chairman James Rajotte handing Carney a parting gift of what appeared to be a poster from his favourite team — the Edmonton Oilers — to take to London with him.

COACH: Know what results are expected Reviewing job descriptions and a company’s organization structure in minute detail can be quite overwhelming in the first few days. A new employee needs to know what they do, but also what the people around them do in the overall scope of the business to know what results are expected.

In the first month, brief meetings sched-

uled with supervisors/ managers can create a forum for open dialogue and will flag issues early on.

Assign a mentor or a partner. Not only will this assist the new hire to become more familiar with the company values, it will help them adjust to the culture.

Regularly scheduled check-ins should continue through the second month to review progress and gather feedback. Introduce a more detailed work plan and including outcomes that will influence both personal and company performance expectations.

By the third month, begin to review objectives in terms of regular 90-day planning. Encourage individuals to develop and align their personal objectives with the business/corporate goals.

Present the value of a win-win relationship.

Term Deposits

Savings/ Loans

Mortgages 1 yr

2 yr

3 yr

4 yr

5 yr

7 yr

Var.

Cons.

Loan

AEI Wealth Management

2.39

2.6

2.79

2.9

2.99

3.69

3.0

4.0

1.55 0.95 1.05

All Source Mortgages

2.65

2.49 2.65 2.79 2.89

3.59

Canadian Mortgage Experts 2.65

2.49 2.65 2.79 2.79

3.4

DLC Regional Mort. Group 2.65

2.49 2.65 2.79 2.79

3.59 5.5

0.4

Get ‘Er Done Girls

2.59

2.59 2.54 2.79 2.79

Daily Svg.

30 day

90 day

GIC 1 yr

1.8

5 yr

2.3

2.65

Edward Jones

1.25 1.35 1.75 2.35

2.6

GICDirect.com

1.9

Mortgage Architects

2.65

2.49 2.74 2.99 2.74

3.59

Mortgage Centre

2.6

2.49 2.54 2.79 2.84

3.49 2.55

2.5

2.5

National Bank Wealth

1.48 2.35

Western Financial Group

1.5

1.8

1.95 2.05

2.1

1.25 1.35

1.5

2.1

This chart is compiled by the Advocate each week with figures supplied by financial institutions operating locally. Term deposit rates are for $5,000 balances, while guaranteed investment certificates are for $1,000 balances. Figures are subject to change without notice.

18.5 per cent from a year ago.

The median price of a new home was $247,000 in March, up three per cent from a year ago.

The DuPont Co. said its profits more than doubled in the first quarter on strong results by its agricultural unit. Operating earnings fell six per cent to $1.46 billion, or $1.56 per share, three cents better than forecast. Revenue matched expectations, increasing two per cent to $10.4 billion and its shares were $2.08 higher at US$52.49.

Elsewhere on the earnings front, Apple narrowly beat estimates, with earnings coming in at $10.09 a share, nine cents better than analyst forecasts.

Apple also beat on revenues, which were US$43.61 billion for the quarter, against the $42.31 billion that analysts expected, however several factors weighed down earnings, including slowing sales of the high-margin iPhone.

The company also said it would buy back $60 billion in shares, marking the largest buyback authorization in history, and raise its dividend by 15 per cent.

Apple’s share price has slid more than 42 per cent from its peak in September but closed up 1.87 per cent at US$406.13 ahead of the earnings release.

In after hours trading, the company’s stock gained $1.05 to $407.18 as of 5:58 p.m. ET. Prices for oil and copper declined as a preliminary survey by HSBC found that China’s manufacturing growth slowed in April, in a further sign that growth in the world’s second-largest economy is easing. HSBC’s monthly purchasing managers’ index fell to a worse-than-expected 50.5 from March’s 51.6. Anything below 50 would have signalled a contraction in activity.

The Chinese data raised fresh worries about demand and May copper on the Nymex fell four cents to US$3.09. Goldman

Sachs on Monday cut its three-, six- and 12-month copper forecasts following a heavy sell-off over the past two months.

The base metals sector finished well off the worst levels of the session.

A major exception was Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B), which posted an adjusted profit of $328 million, or 56 cents per share, in the first quarter, down from $544 million, or 93 cents per share in the same period last year. That beat analyst estimates of 37 cents a share.

Teck also said it achieved all-time record first quarter coal sales of 6.6 million tonnes despite relatively weak market conditions and repairs at Westshore terminals which continued into early February. Still, its shares fell 41 cents to C$25.60.

“I think it is a very strong company that had strong earnings, but certainly it appears that the macro environment, that is the Chinese PMI which was below consensus, overwhelmed their results,” said Ian Nakamoto, director of research at MacDougall, MacDougall and MacTier.

“When you think about one stock in Canada that is most thought of as being a Chinese play, it’s Teck Resources.”

The energy sector was slightly lower as the June crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange dipped one cent to US$89.18 a barrel. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) dropped 47 cents to C$29.52.

Encana reported a US$431million net loss, or 59 cents per share, and $179 million or 24 cents per share of operating earnings in the three months ended March 31. The consensus estimate had been for nine cents per share of operating income, according to Thomson Reuters.

Its shares slipped 33 cents to $18.96.

The gold sector led decliners

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as bullion continued to lose its appeal with the component down 25 per cent this month alone.

The gold sector lost over two per cent Tuesday as the June bullion contract was off $12.40 at US$1,408.80 an ounce. Goldcorp (TSX:G) faded 88 cents to C$28.44 and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) fell 48 cents to $18.01.

Telecoms were also weak as Rogers Communications gave back $1.80 to $50.28.

Rogers said after the markets closed Monday that quarterly net income rose 15 per cent to $414 million. Earnings ex-items were 80 cents a share, three cents better than expected. However, revenue missed, coming in at $2.94 billion, less than the $3.06 billion that analysts expected.

Also, 32,000 postpaid subscribers signed up in the quarter in its wireless division, compared with 47,000 a year earlier.

The tech sector advanced as BlackBerry closed up 37 cents at $14.74 after announcing that the keyboard version of its new smartphone will arrive in Canadian stores on May 1. The BlackBerry Q10 will first be stocked by carriers Rogers (TSX:RCI.B), Bell Mobility (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T).

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Tuesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,090.94 up 0.26 of a point TSX Venture Exchange — 940.95 down 3.40 points TSX 60 — 692.71 up 0.02 of a point Dow — 14,719.46 up 152.29 points S&P 500 — 1,578.78 up 16.28 points Nasdaq — 3,269.33 up 35.78 points Currencies at close:

Cdn — 97.45 cents US, down 0.01 of a cent Pound — C$1.5640, down 0.43 of a cent Euro — C$1.3342, down 0.58 of a cent Euro — US$1.3001, down 0.58 of a cent Oil futures: US$89.18 per barrel, down one cent (June contract) Gold futures: US$1,408.80 per ounce, down $12.40 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $24.501 per oz., down 44.3 cents $787.71 kg., down $14.24 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: May ’13 $2.60 higher $639.60; July ’13 $2.40 higher $622.90; Nov. ’13 $1.20 lower $554.30; Jan. ’14 $0.90 lower $555.00; March ’14 $0.80 lower $549.50; May ’14 $0.80 lower $547.40; July ’14 $0.80 lower $545.50; Nov. ’14 $0.80 lower $521.10; Jan ’15 $0.80 lower $521.10; March ’15 $0.80 lower $521.10; May ’15 $0.80 lower $521.10.

Barley (Western): May ’13 unchanged $243.50; July ’13 unchanged $244.00; Oct. ’13 unchanged $194.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $199.00; March ’14 unchanged $199.00; May ’14 unchanged $199.00; July ’14 unchanged $199.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $199.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $199.00; March ’15 unchanged $199.00; May ’15 unchanged $199.00.

Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 520,480 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 520,480.

CANADIAN WESTERN BANK THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) said Tuesday that it has signed a deal to buy 55 per cent stake in McLean & Partners Wealth Management Ltd., a firm specialized in high net worth individuals.

Terms of the deal, which will see McLean & Partners’ management retain 45 per cent stake in the company, were not available.

The bank said McLean & Partners has almost $1 billion in assets under management.

The deal is not expected to have a material impact on CWB’s overall regulatory capital position or adjusted earnings per common share.

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Rebels fall to Telus Cup hosts

BY JERRET SEMCZYSZYN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

CHAD BILLINGSLEY

BILLINGSLEY TO HAVE SURGERY Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley will have Tommy John surgery this week and miss the rest of the season, the latest setback for the team’s rotation.

Billingsley will have the elbow-ligament transplant operation today in Los Angeles.

The team said it typically takes about 12 months to return to competition. Billingsley was 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts this season. He was scheduled to start last Sunday in Baltimore, but instead was put on the 15-day disabled list because of elbow pain. The 28-year-old Billingsley joined three other Dodgers starters already on the disabled list: Zack Greinke (left fractured clavicle), Chris Capuano (left calf strain) and Ted Lilly (left shoulder surgery).

Lilly is set to come off the DL and start Wednesday night in New York, a day after former NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw pitches against the Mets.

“You’re probably going to need eight-to-10 starters,” Mattingly said. “You probably wouldn’t think you’d need them in the first 20 days.”

Billingsley hurt his elbow last August, didn’t pitch after early September and decided to try rehabilitation with a platelet-rich plasma injection instead of major surgery. He had been fine until feeling pain last Friday in a bullpen session. An MRI showed the injury.

Today

● Men’s ball hockey: Tommy Gun’s vs.

Brewhouse, 9:30 p.m., Kinsmen Arena B.

Thursday

● Men’s ball hockey: JMAA Architecture vs.

Braves, 7 p.m.; Crystal Wellsite vs. Details Devils, 8:15 p.m.; Hammerhead Oilfield vs. Gentex Heat, 9:30 p.m.; all game at Kinsmen Arena B.

North Stars 4 Rebels 3 SAULT STE. MARIE — Following a lopsided victory against the Laval-Montréal Royal on the opening day of the 2013 Telus Cup, the Red Deer Chiefs came up just short on Tuesday evening.

Despite nearly tying the game in the late stages, the Chiefs could not find the twine as they fell 4-3 to the host Sault Ste. Marie North Stars in front of an animated home crowd at the Essar Centre.

After getting off to a quick lead in their first game, Red Deer found themselves trailing after North Stars forward Jaren Bellini buried a loose puck in the slot just under six minutes into the game.

The Sault team scored less than a minute later when Jaren Rowe deflected a point shot to increase the lead to 2-0.

However, at the end of the first period, Red Deer held the advantage in shots on goal with 19 to the Sault’s 12.

Early in the second period, Red Deer forward Ryker Leer found a rebound at the side of the North Star net and shoveled it past goaltender Brian Kment for his second of the tournament to cut the lead in half.

At the midway point of the second period, the Chiefs killed off a full two-minute North Star power play in what seemed to be a turning point in the game.

An ill-advised pass on a Red Deer power play sent North Star penalty killer Matt Pinder in on a shorthanded break, on which he beat a sprawling Chiefs goaltender Matt Zentner to increase the Sault’s lead to 3-1.

Mid-way through the third period, the game’s tempo picked up after Red Deer defenceman Gabe Bast put a shot off the crossbar.

Just a minute later, the North Stars added to their lead off a Devin Shell shot that beat Zentner over the glove.

The Chiefs responded immediately when Dustin Gorgi’s shot beat the Sault netminder between the legs on a rush from the right wing. Chris Gerrie brought the Chiefs within one goal when he found a loose puck in a goal-mouth scramble and fired it to the back of the net.

The closest the defending champs would come to finding the equalizer came with five minutes remaining, when a pair of shots back-to-back found the post and went wide.

Gabe Bast was named Player of the Game for Red Deer. He believed his team

Photo by Phil MacCallum/Hockey Canada Images

Sault Ste. Marie North Stars goaltender Brian Kment makes a save on Red Deer Optimist Rebels Chief Jody Sick during round robin action at the Telus Cup on Tuesday in Sault Ste. Marie. The Rebels lost to the North Stars 4-3. deserved to come out with the victory after dominating most of the play in the third period.

“I thought we deserved a better fate actually,” Bast said. “I thought we outplayed them at the beginning, and they got a couple lucky breaks and they capitalized on our mistakes.”

When asked what the change was heading into the third period for his team, Bast explained it was about getting back to their gameplan.

“We just needed to regroup, start skating again and get pucks deep and out of our own end,” he said.

“We just needed to bury some of our chances.”

Chiefs head coach Doug Quinn said his players did not seem as loose as they were in Monday’s game.

“I thought we were a little bit up tight,” Quinn said. “They definitely have some good shooters on their team and they have a lot of good offensive guys. It was just hard for our team to come from behind.”

In terms of the near-comeback his team nearly made, Quinn emphasized how tough it is to come from behind on a stage like the Telus Cup. “I was happy with the fact that we didn’t quit,” he said. “We kept pushing back and we got it close, and we had a few opportunities to tie it, but at the end of the day it’s pretty hard to play from behind the entire game.”

Sault Ste. Marie head coach Mike Hall said the final score does not depict how the game unfolded. He said goaltending was the biggest factor in the win.

“I thought the score wasn’t indicative of the play,” Hall said. “I thought Red Deer took it to us, but we capitalized on a few mistakes early and gave ourselves a little bit of breathing room. If our goalie doesn’t come up big, obviously the score is a lot different.”

Next game action for the Chiefs is Wednesday afternoon when they take on the Saskatoon Contacts. Puck drop is at 2 p.m.

Assistant Thoma resigns from Rebels

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR The Red Deer Rebels are in the market for an assistant coach.

After five years as a Rebels assistant, Bryce Thoma resigned Tuesday after lengthy discussions with owner/general manager and head coach Brent Sutter.

“Bryce and I have met a couple of times since our season was over and talked about the direction of the organization and his future and what he wanted for himself and his family,” said Sutter. “We came to the conclusion today that this is probably the best decision for everyone involved.”

Thoma’s role with the club was reduced when Sutter replaced Jesse Wallin behind the Rebels bench in November and then hired Jeff Truitt as an associate coach.

“The reality of the situation

was that with Jeff coming in, it changed Bryce’s role within the organization and I respect him for feeling the way he did about that,” said Sutter. “At the end of the day, we just decided it was best to go in a different direction.

“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Bryce and the job he did here. Much like when he was a player with our team, Bryce came to work every day with passion for the game and great knowledge. We all wish Bryce and his family the best in their future endeavors; he will always be a Rebel.”

Thoma agreed that the decision was mutual.

“With Jeff and Brent being there I was kind of moving down the ladder instead of up the ladder,” he said. “It was kind of a tough situation to go through this year, but I think you learn from everything. Moving forward, I’d still love to coach and we’ll see what happens in the future.

“My option here was to come back (next season) in the same kind of reduced role and when you’re not going up but going backwards . . . it happens, there are no hard feelings. I’m happy I got to spend five years here.

A lot of people in the coaching world spend less than five years in the same spot.”

Thoma played four seasons with the Rebels — from 1999 to 2003 — and was part of the 2001 Memorial Cup championship team.

He went on to play at the University of Saskatchewan where he earned a commerce degree, then spent two seasons playing pro hockey before starting his coaching career.

Thoma joined the Rebels coaching staff in 2008 and last fall was the head coach of runner-up Team Alberta in the Western Canada Under-16 Challenge Cup. “I got to play and coach for nine great years in Red Deer,” he said. “I got to meet a lot of

great people and made a lot of friends in a great city. It’s bittersweet.”

Thoma and his family will move to his hometown of Saskatoon in short order. From there, he’ll likely attempt to continue his coaching career.

“You never know what will happen. It’s kind of the great unknown — you can’t really predict the future and if hockey opportunites come my way I’ll definitely look at them,” he said.

Sutter said he’ll bring in a new assistant coach for the 2013-14 season, although he has set no timelines for the hire.

“I’m not sure who it will be, but it will have to be a person who comes in and works well with Jeff and whoever the head coach may be,” said Sutter, who hasn’t officially decided if he will return as the Rebels bench boss, but is expected to make an announcement in May. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

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Predators 4 Flames 3 NASHVILLE — Austin Watson scored his first NHL goal. David Legwand netted his 200th.

The Nashville Predators needed both to beat the Calgary Flames and end a long losing streak.

Watson and Matt Halischuk scored 1:23 apart in the third period to lead the Predators to a 4-3 win on Tuesday night.

Legwand and Nick Spaling had the other goals for Nashville, which ended the franchise’s longest losing streak at eight games.

Shea Weber added two assists.

“We won the game. We haven’t won for a while, so we weren’t quite sure what to do,” Nashville coach Barry Trotz joked.

“The guys have been working hard and they are not getting rewarded. Tonight it was good to get rewarded.”

Roman Cervenka scored two goals, and T.J. Brodie had the other

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne comes out of the goal to stop a shot by Calgary Flame Ben Street in an NHL game, Tuesday, in Nashville, Tenn. goal for Calgary, which had a three-game winning streak snapped.

Brodie gave the Flames a 1-0 lead at 5:59 of the first period.

With the teams skating 4-on-4, Brodie had

the puck at the top of the right circle and made a toe-drag move to the faceoff dot.

He then fired a wrist shot that beat goalie Pekka Rinne on the far side.

Legwand tied it at 14:39 of the first when he got to a rebound of Weber’s slap shot from the top of the right circle.

“It has been four or five games since I got one, so it was nice to get

it here,” Legwand said of his 200th.

Legwand, Nashville’s first draft pick, has played all 892 NHL games with the Predators.

Filip Forsberg earned the second assist on Legwand’s goal. It was the 18-year-old rookie’s first NHL point.

Calgary regained the lead at 7:06 of the second on a goal by Cervenka.

Approaching the Nashville blue line, Cervenka corralled a bouncing pass off the stick of Sven Baertschi and slipped behind the Predators defence.

In the low slot, he fired a wrist shot past Rinne high to the stick side.

Spaling tied it at 2 at 18:31 of the second with a power-play goal, deflecting Weber’s wrist shot from the right point past goalie Miikka Kiprusoff.

“It was some mistakes and they used it,” Kiprusoff said.

“It was a close game, but they were the better team.”

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Hockey

Basketball All Times Eastern PRELIMINARY ROUND GP W L T GF S.S. Marie 2 2 0 0 10 Red Deer 2 1 1 0 8 Laval-Montreal 2 1 1 0 8 Ottawa 2 1 1 0 6 Saskatoon 2 1 1 0 4 Valley 2 0 2 0 4 Note: Two points for a win; one for a tie.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Edmonton (1) vs. Calgary (3) (Calgary leads series 2-1) Tuesday’s result Calgary 5 Edmonton 2 Friday’s result Edmonton 6 Calgary 0 Wednesday’s game Edmonton at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 26 Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 28 x-Edmonton at Calgary, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

GA 5 5 5 6 9 10

Pt 4 2 2 2 2 0

Monday’s Games Winnipeg 2, Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 3, Ottawa 1 Detroit 4, Phoenix 0 Anaheim 3, Edmonton 0 Vancouver 3, Chicago 1

Tuesday’s results Laval-Montreal 7 Saskatoon 0 Ottawa 4 Valley 2 Sault Ste. Marie 4 Red Deer 3 Monday’s results Red Deer 5 Laval-Montreal 1 Saskatoon 4 Ottawa 2 Sault Ste. Marie 6 Valley 2

Tuesday’s Games Carolina 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO New Jersey 3, Montreal 2 Washington 5, Winnipeg 3 Philadelphia 5, Boston 2 Florida 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis 3, Colorado 1 Nashville 4, Calgary 3 Minnesota 2, Los Angeles 1 San Jose 3, Dallas 2

Wednesday’s games Valley vs. Laval-Montreal, 10 a.m.

Red Deer vs. Saskatoon, 2 p.m.

Ottawa vs. Sault Ste. Marie, 5:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Portland (1) vs. Kamloops (3) (Portland leads series 2-1) Saturday’s result Portland 4 Kamloops 0 Friday’s result Portland 4 Kamloops 1 Tuesday’s result Portland 1 at Kamloops 5 Wednesday’s game Portland at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 26 x-Kamloops at Portland, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 28 x-Portland at Kamloops, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Kamloops at Portland, 8 p.m. x — If necessary.

Thursday’s games Red Deer vs. Valley, 10 a.m.

Laval-Montreal vs. Ottawa, 2 p.m.

Sault Ste. Marie vs. Saskatoon, 5:30 p.m.

Hitmen 5, Oil Kings 2 First Period 1. Edmonton, Cheek 8 (Foster, Reinhart) 6:29 (pp) Penalties — Lowe Edm (slashing) 0:36, Brooks Cal (slashing) 4:54, Moroz Edm (slashing) 7:06, Brooks Cal (high-sticking) 12:12.

Second Period 2. Calgary, Chase 3 (Sylvester) 0:24 3. Calgary, Brassart 8 (Roach, Macek) 8:11 (pp) 4. Calgary, Peterson 4 (Brooks, Padakin) 8:51 5. Calgary, Brooks 2 (Jones, Humphreys) 12:46 (pp) 6. Calgary, Rask 6 (Zgraggen) 13:15 Penalties — St. Croix Edm (tripping) 4:16, Lowe Edm, Musil Edm, Sylvester Cal (roughing) 6:12, Ewanyk Edm (roughing) 11:18, Foster Edm (slashing) 19:51.

Third Period 7. Edmonton, Lazar 6 (Samuelsson) 7:28 (pp) Penalties — Lazar Edm (high-sticking) 4:23, Brooks Cal (hooking) 6:44, Ewanyk Edm (cross-checking) 15:55, Rask Cal (slashing) 16:23.

Shots on goal Edmonton 6 15 13 — 34 Calgary 13 14 2 — 29 Goal (shots-saves) — Edmonton: Brossoit (L,9-3) (27-22) Jarry (0:00 third, 2-2); Calgary: Driedger (W,10-3).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Edmonton: 2-5; Calgary: 2-8.

Attendance — 8,397 at Calgary.

2013 Telus Cup Standings SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — 2013 Telus Cup Canadian Midget Championship

Thursday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Ottawa at Washington, 5 p.m.

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

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m.

Toronto at Florida, 5:30 p.m.

Nashville at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

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

Montreal at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Calgary at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Participating Teams Atlantic — Valley (N.S.) Wildcats Central — Ottawa Jr. 67’s Host — Sault Ste. Marie North Stars Pacific — Red Deer Chiefs Quebec — Rousseau Royal de Laval-Montreal West — Saskatoon Contacts National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts z-Pittsburgh 46 35 11 0 70 x-Boston 45 27 13 5 59 y-Washington 46 26 18 2 54 x-Montreal 46 27 14 5 59 x-Toronto 45 25 15 5 55 x-N.Y. Islanders 46 24 16 6 54 Ottawa 45 23 16 6 52 N.Y. Rangers 46 24 18 4 52 Winnipeg 47 24 20 3 51 New Jersey 46 18 18 10 46 Buffalo 47 20 21 6 46 Philadelphia 46 21 22 3 45 Carolina 46 19 24 3 41 Tampa Bay 45 17 24 4 38 Florida 46 14 26 6 34

GF 155 125 145 141 138 137 109 122 126 109 123 129 122 140 107

GA 113 102 126 123 124 135 99 109 140 123 142 139 148 141 164

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts 45 34 6 5 73 46 29 11 6 64 46 26 13 7 59 46 26 15 5 57 46 25 14 7 57 46 27 17 2 56 46 25 18 3 53 46 22 17 7 51 45 21 16 8 50 46 22 20 4 48

GF 147 134 124 129 121 122 118 114 113 129

GA 97 112 111 113 111 113 120 117 112 136

z-Chicago y-Anaheim y-Vancouver x-Los Angeles x-San Jose x-St. Louis Minnesota Columbus Detroit Dallas

Tuesday’s summary Flames 3 at Predators 4 First Period 1. Calgary, Brodie 2 (Byron, Cundari) 5:59 2. Nashville, Legwand 12 (Weber, Forsberg) 14:39 Penalties — Aliu Cal (roughing), Clune Nash (roughing) 5:30, Giordano Cal (hooking) 10:57, Aliu Cal (tripping) 19:00.

Second Period 3. Calgary, Cervenka 8 (Baertschi, C.Butler) 7:06 4. Nashville, Spaling 9 (Weber, Josi) 18:31 (pp) Penalties — McGrattan Cal (misconduct), Clune Nash (roughing) 12:19, Cundari Cal (hooking) 17:28.

Third Period 5. Nashville, Watson 1 (C.Smith, Klein) 3:17 6. Nashville, Halischuk 5 (B.Butler, Mueller) 4:40 7. Calgary, Cervenka 9 (C.Butler, Baertschi) 15:10 Penalties — None Shots on goal Calgary 9 6 3 — 18 Nashville 10 11 11 — 32 Goal — Calgary: Kiprusoff (L,8-14-2); Nashville: Rinne (W,15-16-8).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Calgary: 0-1; Nashville: 1-3.

Attendance — 17,113 (17,113).

Baseball

Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 10 7 .588 9 8 .529 9 9 .500 8 10 .444 7 12 .368

GB — 1 1 2 4

Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston

West Division W L Pct 13 6 .684 13 8 .619 7 11 .389 8 14 .364 6 14 .300

GB — 1 5 6 7

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Wednesday’s Games Toronto (Morrow 0-2) at Baltimore (Stinson 0-0), 10:35 a.m.

Cleveland (McAllister 1-2) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-0), 12:10 p.m.

Seattle (J.Saunders 1-2) at Houston (Harrell 1-2), 12:10 p.m.

Oakland (Anderson 1-3) at Boston (Lester 3-0), 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City (W.Davis 2-0) at Detroit (Scherzer 1-0), 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 3-0) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 2-1), 5:10 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 3-1) at L.A. Angels (Williams 1-0), 8:05 p.m.

GB — 5 5 6 10 GB — 1/2 1 1 5

Colorado San Francisco Arizona Los Angeles San Diego

West Division W L Pct 13 7 .650 13 7 .650 10 9 .526 9 10 .474 5 14 .263

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Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 4, Miami 3, 1st game Atlanta 4, Colorado 3, 1st game Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 0 St. Louis 2, Washington 0 Chicago Cubs 4, Cincinnati 2, 10 innings L.A. Dodgers 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Miami 8, Minnesota 5, 2nd game Atlanta 10, Colorado 2, 2nd game Milwaukee at San Diego, Late Arizona at San Francisco, Late Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 1-3) at Cincinnati (Latos 0-0), 10:35 a.m.

St. Louis (J.Garcia 1-1) at Washington (Strasburg 1-3), 11:05 a.m.

Atlanta (Hudson 2-1) at Colorado (Chatwood 0-0), 1:10 p.m.

Arizona (Kennedy 1-2) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-0), 1:45 p.m.

Pittsburgh (W.Rodriguez 2-0) at Philadelphia (Halladay 2-2), 5:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Lilly 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 4-0), 5:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 2-0) at San Diego (Volquez 0-3), 8:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland 006 241 0 — 13 13 0 Boston 000 000 0 — 0 3 2 (7 innings) Colon and Jaso; Aceves, S.Wright (4) and Saltalamacchia. W—Colon 3-0. L—Aceves 1-1. HRs— Oakland, S.Smith (2).

Toronto 000 003 000 — 3 6 1 Baltimore 040 000 00x — 4 6 0 Dickey, Cecil (7), E.Rogers (8) and H.Blanco, Arencibia; Mig.Gonzalez, Matusz (7), Strop (8), Ji.Johnson (9) and Wieters. W—Mig.Gonzalez 2-1.

L—Dickey 2-3. Sv—Ji.Johnson (8). HRs—Toronto, Encarnacion (3).

New York 000 100 012 — 4 9 0 Tampa Bay 100 000 101 — 3 7 0 P.Hughes, D.Robertson (8), Rivera (9) and C.Stewart; Price, Rodney (9) and J.Molina. W—D. Robertson 1-0. L—Price 0-2. Sv—Rivera (6). HRs— Tampa Bay, Longoria (5).

Seattle 010 000 010 — 2 9 2 Houston 102 000 00x — 3 8 0 Iwakuma, Noesi (6), Furbush (6), Medina (7), O.Perez (8) and J.Montero; B.Norris, Blackley (6), Ambriz (8), Veras (9) and J.Castro. W—B.Norris 3-2. L—Iwakuma 2-1. Sv—Veras (2). HRs—Seattle,

WHL PLAYOFFS BLAZERS 5 WINTERHAWKS 1 KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Tim Bozon scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Kamloops Blazers to a 5-1 Western Hockey League playoff victory over the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday night.

The Winterhawks still lead the best-of-seven Western Conference final 2-1, with Game 4 in Kamloops on Wednesday. Colin Smith, Joel Edmundson and Aaron Macklin also scored for Kamloops, which broke a 1-1 tie with four second-period goals. Ty Rattie had Portland’s goal to open the scoring on a power play at 5:32 of the first period. Kamloops goaltender Cole Cheveldave stopped 35 shots, while Mac Carruth of the Winterhawks turned aside 24.

HITMEN 5 OIL KINGS 2 CALGARY — The Calgary Hitmen scored all of their goals in an explosive second period Tuesday to beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 in Game 3 of their Western Hockey League playoff series.

The Hitmen now lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final 2-1.

Game 4 is at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday. Greg Chase, Brady Brassart, Elliott Peterson, Calder Brooks and Victor Rask scored for Calgary. The

K.Morales (3). Houston, Ma.Gonzalez (3).

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Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 4, Miami 3, 1st game Oakland 13, Boston 0, 7 innings Baltimore 4, Toronto 3 Kansas City at Detroit, ppd., rain N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 3 Miami 8, Minnesota 5, 2nd game Houston 3, Seattle 2 Cleveland at Chicago, ppd., rain Texas at L.A. Angels, Late

St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Chicago

WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City (1) vs. Houston (8) (Oklahoma City leads series 1-0) Sunday’s result Oklahoma City 120 Houston 91 Wednesday’s game Houston at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 27 Oklahoma City at Houston, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 29 Oklahoma City at Houston, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1 x-Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA Friday, May 3 x-Oklahoma City at Houston, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA

EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami (1) vs. Milwaukee (8) (Miami leads series 2-0) Tuesday’s result Miami 98 Milwaukee 86 Sunday’s result Miami 110 Milwaukee 87 Thursday’s game Miami at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 28 Miami at Milwaukee, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Milwaukee at Miami, TBA Thursday, May 2 x-Miami at Milwaukee, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-Milwaukee at Miami, TBA

San Antonio (2) vs. L.A. Lakers (7) (San Antonio leads series 1-0) Sunday’s result San Antonio 91 L.A. Lakers 79 Wednesday’s game L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Friday’s game San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 28 San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, TBA Thursday, May 2 x-San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, TBA Denver (3) vs. Golden State (6) (Denver leads series 1-0) Saturday’s result Denver 97 Goldsen State 95 Tuesday’s result Golden State at Denver, Late Friday’s game Denver at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 28 Denver at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Golden State at Denver, TBA Thursday, May 2 x-Denver at Golden State, TBA Saturday, May 4 x-Golden State at Denver, TBA

Indiana (3) vs. Atlanta (6) (Atlanta leads series 1-0) Sunday’s result Indiana 107 Atlanta 90 Wednesday’s game Atlanta at Indiana, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 27 Indiana at Atlanta, 5 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 29 Indiana at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1 x-Atlanta at Indiana, TBA Friday, May 3 x-Indiana at Atlanta, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Atlanta at Indiana, TBA

L.A. Clippers (4) vs. Memphis (5) (L.A. Clippers lead series 2-0) Monday’s result L.A. Clippers 93 Memphis 91 Saturday’s result L.A. Clippers 112 Memphis 91 Thursday’s game L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 27 L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 30 x-Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA Friday, May 3 x-L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA x — If necessary.

Brooklyn (4) vs. Chicago (5) (Series tied 1-1) Monday’s result Chicago 90 Brooklyn 82 Saturday’s result Brooklyn 106 Chicago 89 Thursday’s game Brooklyn at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 27 Brooklyn at Chicago, noon Monday, Apr. 29 Chicago at Brooklyn, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 2 x-Brooklyn at Chicago, TBA Saturday, May 4

Transactions

First Game Miami 000 200 010 — 3 6 0 Minnesota 100 300 00x — 4 7 0 Fernandez, Webb (6) and Olivo; Correia, Burton (8), Perkins (9) and Mauer. W—Correia 2-1. L— Fernandez 0-2. Sv—Perkins (6). HRs—Minnesota, Arcia (1).

Second Game Miami 310 010 210 — 8 16 1 Minnesota 003 001 010 — 5 9 0 Nolasco, A.Ramos (6), M.Dunn (7), Cishek (9) and Brantly; Pelfrey, Swarzak (5), Pressly (7), P.Hernandez (9) and Doumit. W—Nolasco 1-2. L— Pelfrey 2-2. Sv—Cishek (2).

NATIONAL LEAGUE First Game Atlanta 120 100 000 — 4 9 0 Colorado 021 000 000 — 3 6 0 Minor, Avilan (7), O’Flaherty (8), Kimbrel (9) and Gattis; Francis, Scahill (5), Escalona (8) and Rosario. W—Minor 3-1. L—Francis 1-2. Sv—Kimbrel (8).

HRs—Atlanta, J.Upton (11), Uggla (4), Gattis (6).

St. Louis 000 200 000 — 2 8 0 Wash.

000 000 000 — 0 5 0 Wainwright, Mujica (9) and Y.Molina; Detwiler, H.Rodriguez (7), Clippard (9) and K.Suzuki. W— Wainwright 4-1. L—Detwiler 1-1. Sv—Mujica (3).

Pittsburgh 000 100 010 — 2 7 1 Phila.

000 000 000 — 0 4 2 Locke, Watson (7), Melancon (8), Grilli (9) and R.Martin; Hamels, Aumont (9) and Kratz. W—Locke 2-1. L—Hamels 0-3. Sv—Grilli (8). HRs—Pittsburgh, G.Sanchez (2).

Los Ang. 010 010 320 — 7 12 1 New York 002 000 000 — 2 4 0 Kershaw, Belisario (6), P.Rodriguez (7), Guerrier (8), Wall (9) and A.Ellis; Niese, Carson (3), Atchison (5), Lyon (7), Edgin (8), Familia (8) and Buck.

W—Belisario 1-2. L—Lyon 1-1. HRs—Los Angeles, M.Ellis 2 (2).

Chicago 020 000 000 2 — 4 9 1 Cincinnati 001 000 001 0 — 2 6 2 (10 innings) Villanueva, Marmol (9), Gregg (10) and Castillo; Cingrani, Ondrusek (8), M.Parra (9), Simon (10) and C.Miller. W—Marmol 2-1. L—M.Parra 0-1. Sv— Gregg (1). HRs—Chicago, Ransom (1), Barney (1).

Cincinnati, Heisey (2).

Second Game Atlanta 000 321 004 — 10 14 1 Colorado 001 000 001 — 2 12 0 Teheran, Gearrin (8), Walden (9) and G.Laird; Garland, Outman (7), W.Lopez (9) and Torrealba.

W—Teheran 1-0. L—Garland 2-1. HRs—Atlanta, J.Francisco (4), B.Upton (3), J.Upton (11).

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE—Suspended N.Y. Mets RHP Christian Montgomery 50 games for a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a drug of abuse.

American League BOSTON RED SOX—Sent RHP John Lackey to Portland (EL) for a rehab assignment.

DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Jose Valverde on a one-year contract. Optioned RHP Brayan Villarreal to Toledo (IL). Placed RHP Octavio Dotel on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 20. Recalled RHP Bruce Rondon from Toledo.

HOUSTON ASTROS—Optioned LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled RHP Jose Cisnero from Oklahoma City.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Transferred 2B Scott Sizemore from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. Optioned OF Michael Taylor to Sacramento (PCL).

SEATTLE MARINERS—Placed OF Franklin Gutierrez on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Carlos Peguero from Tacoma (PCL).

TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Claimed LHP Aaron Laffey off waivers from the N.Y. Mets. Transferred SS Jose Reyes from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. National League ATLANTA BRAVES—Reinstated 1B Freddie Freeman from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP David Carpenter to Gwinnett (IL).

CINCINNATI REDS—Sent LHP Sean Marshall to Louisville (IL) for a rehab assignment.

NEW YORK METS—Optioned OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Las Vegas (PCL). Recalled OF Juan Lagares from Las Vegas.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Sent C Carlos Ruiz to Reading (EL) for a rehab assignment.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Reinstated INF Brandon Inge from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Alex Presley to Indianapolis (IL).

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Claimed LHP Xavier Cedeno off waivers from Houston and optioned him to Syracuse (IL).

American Association AMARILLO SOX—Signed RHP Matt Larkins.

EL PASO DIABLOS—Signed RHP Derek Forbes.

FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS—Signed INF Jeff Lundell.

GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS—Signed INF Chase Tucker.

LAREDO LEMURS—Released RHP John Holdzkam.

SEATTLE MARINERS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Astros 3 Mariners 2 HOUSTON — Marwin Gonzalez homered, Bud Norris rebounded from a tough start last time out and the Houston Astros snapped a three-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

The game was tied at 1 when Gonzalez launched his

Oil Kings’ Trevor Cheek opened the scoring on the power play at 6:29 of the first period. Curtis Lazar scored Edmonton’s other goal, also during a man advantage, in the third.

Chase tied the game at one for Calgary just 24 seconds into the second, then Brassard and Peterson scored within 40 seconds of each other for a 3-1 lead.

Chris Driedger made 32 saves for the Hitmen. Laurent Brossoit stopped 22-of-27 shots for the Oil Kings before being replaced by Tristan Jarry for the third period.

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SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Signed RHP Yunier Colon, RHP Danny Carela and RHP Cody Satterwhite.

ST. PAUL SAINTS—Signed INF Brad Boyer.

Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Signed 1B/OF Ryan Stieby and 1B/OF Ben Broussard.

Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS—Released RHP Caleb Cuevas, LHP Matt Fitton and RHP Julian Sampson.

NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Signed RHP Ryan Flannery.

ROCKLAND BOULDERS—Signed C Scott Knazek. Released INF Phillip Cuadrado.

TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES—Signed RHP Sean Keeler. Claimed RHP Steve Fox off waivers from New Jersey.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Fired coach Mike Dunlap.

FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS—Signed LB James Harrison.

DENVER BRONCOS—Signed P Britton Colquitt to a one-year contract.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Named Brock Bulbuck chairman for a three-year term.

HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Signed LW Matt Calvert to a two-year contract extension through the 2014-15 season.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Recalled Fs Daniel Bang, Kevin Henderson and Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL) under emergency conditions.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Recalled F Mike Sislo, F Harri Pesonen and D Eric Gelinas from Albany (AHL).

ST. LOUIS BLUES—Announced a three-year affiliation agreement with Chicago (AHL).

American Hockey League MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS—Reassigned F Josh Shalla to Cincinnati (ECHL).

ECHL ECHL—Announced the Trenton Titans have ceased operations. Suspended Idaho D Gord Baldwin two games and fined him an undisclosed amount.

homer about 10 rows into the stands in right field to start Houston’s third.

Gonzalez, who bats ninth, hit just four home runs in 80 games last season and has three in 16 this year.

Houston got an insurance run when Hisashi Iwakuma (21) hit Justin Maxwell with a pitch with the bases loaded later in that inning.

Norris (3-2) allowed a season-high eight hits in five innings and Jose Veras pitched a perfect ninth for his second save in three opportunities.

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Tuesday’s Sports Transactions

American League East Division W L Pct 13 7 .650 12 8 .600 11 8 .579 9 11 .450 8 13 .381

National League East Division W L Pct 15 5 .750 10 10 .500 9 9 .500 9 12 .429 5 16 .238 Central Division W L Pct 12 8 .600 12 9 .571 10 8 .556 11 9 .550 6 13 .316

NBA Playoffs FIRST ROUND Conference Quarter-finals (Best-of-7)

New York (2) vs. Boston (7) (New York leads series 2-0) Tuesday’s result New York 87 Boston 71 Saturday’s result New York 85 Boston 78 Friday’s game New York at Boston, 6 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 28 New York at Boston, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, May 1 x-Boston at New York, TBA Friday, May 3 x-New York at Boston, TBA Sunday, May 5 x-Boston at New York, TBA

Wednesday’s Games Toronto at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

Los Angeles at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Chicago at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Friday’s games Red Deer vs. Ottawa, 7 a.m.

Valley vs. Saskatoon, 11 a.m.

Laval-Montreal vs. Sault Ste. Marie, 5:30 p.m.

End of preliminary round

Tuesday’s summary

Phoenix 45 19 18 8 46 114 122 Calgary 46 19 23 4 42 126 153 Edmonton 45 17 21 7 41 111 127 Nashville 46 16 21 9 41 108 131 Colorado 46 15 24 7 37 110 145 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference

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Blue Jays foiled by one bad inning

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Orioles 4 Blue Jays 3 BALTIMORE — R.A. Dickey gritted his teeth, gripped the baseball and threw his knuckleball as best he could against the Baltimore Orioles.

Pitching in pain during his fifth start with Toronto, Dickey did a decent job — except for one inning. And that was enough to send the Blue Jays to a 4-3 defeat Tuesday night.

The Orioles scored four runs in the second inning on four singles, an error and two walks. No one hit the ball hard, but Baltimore did enough damage to take a lead it never relinquished.

Dickey (2-3) gave up four runs, six hits and five walks in six innings. He left his previous start with neck and back pain, and although he felt better this time around, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner wasn’t entirely in peak form.

“I’m definitely not 100 per cent,” the right-hander said. “I’m giving everything I can possibly give, but it feels like going to battle with a three-shooter instead of a six-shooter. You just don’t have what you normally have.

You feel like what you have is good enough to keep your team in it. But it’s frustrating because you want to give more.”

Dickey hopes another four days of rest and treatment will help him feel better before his next start. Even if he’s still in pain, he intends to take the mound.

“I get paid to be on the field and I take a lot of pride in that,” he said. “I feel my team needs me, and if I can be out there I’ll be out there.”

Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer for the last-place Blue Jays, who have dropped six of eight.

“We had some chances late. We just couldn’t get that big hit,” manager John Gibbons said. “Dickey battled all night long. You wish you could take away that one inning, but you can’t in this business.”

Dickey was outdone by Miguel Gonzalez (2-1), who allowed three runs, five

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Baltimore Oriole’s Nate McLouth is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, in Baltimore. hits and three walks in six innings.

The Orioles right-hander blanked Toronto on three hits through five innings before staggering through the sixth.

In the eighth, after the Blue Jays put runners at the corners with two outs against Pedro Strop, Melky Cabrera looked at a third strike on a 3-2 pitch.

Jim Johnson worked the ninth for his eighth save in eight tries. Thanks much to Johnson, Baltimore has won 100 straight games when leading after the seventh inning.

“Our bullpen hasn’t failed us yet, knock on wood,” said Manny Machado, who had two hits and two RBIs. “They do a good job in holding the lead. Once the ninth inning comes, Jimmy comes out, and you know it’s lights out because you know he’s going to shut the door for us.”

Baltimore batted around in the pivotal second inning. Adam Jones led off with a single, Chris Davis singled

and Matt Wieters punched an oppositefield RBI single to left. After Nolan Reimold added a sacrifice fly, the Orioles loaded the bases with two outs for Machado, who singled in two runs.

“That second inning was a very quirky inning,” Dickey said. “Not a lot of hard contact.”

Toronto put runners at first and third with one out in the third before Munenori Kawasaki bounced into a double play. Baltimore also turned a double play in the fourth.

Gonzalez was cruising until the sixth, when he got the first two outs before walking Adam Lind and Jose Bautista. That brought a visit to the mound by pitching coach Rick Adair, and Encarnacion drove Gonzalez’s next pitch over the left-field wall. Cabrera followed with a triple, but Gonzalez escaped further damage by getting Brett Lawrie to hit a fly ball.

NOTES: Josh Stinson will start for the Orioles on Wednesday afternoon

in the series finale. It will be the second big league start for Stinson, who previously pitched for the Mets and Brewers. Claimed on waivers from Oakland on April 4, the right-hander said in the clubhouse Tuesday, “This is a great opportunity for me.” Toronto will start Brandon Morrow (0-2, 5.57 ERA). ... Toronto claimed LHP Aaron Laffey from the Mets. Laffey went 4-6 with the Blue Jays last season. To make room for Laffey, RHP Ramon Ortiz was designated for assignment. ... Lind was moved to the No. 2 spot in the Toronto lineup after adding 168 points to his on-base percentage since April 14. “We’re just basically looking to change something up. He’s been getting on base a lot lately,” Gibbons said.

Lind went 1 for 2 with a walk. ... Orioles pitching prospect Dylan Bundy visited Dr. James Andrews to get a second opinion on his ailing right arm. Bundy has experienced pain in the forearmelbow region.

Knicks roll over Big fourth quarter carries Heat over Bucks Celtics to take WADE’S 21 POINTS AND JAMES’ 19 LEADS HEAT TO 2-0 SERIES LEAD command of series

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Knicks 87 Celtics 71 NEW YORK — The New York Knicks are heading to Boston, then perhaps finally back to the second round.

The once-mighty Celtics don’t seem capable of stopping them.

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith added 19, and New York opened a 2-0 lead over Boston with another dominant second half in an 87-71 victory on Tuesday night.

Raymond Felton added 16 points for the Knicks, who used a 27-4 run spanning halftime to blow it open and move halfway to their first series victory since the 2000 Eastern Conference semifinals. This is their first 2-0 lead since sweeping Toronto in the first round that year.

“For us, we know what type of team we are,” Anthony said. “We know when we really buckle down on the defensive end, it’s been hard for teams.”

It’s been brutally difficult for Boston.

Paul Pierce scored 18 points for the Celtics, who will host Game 3 on Friday in their first home game since the Boston Marathon bombings. They will have to be much sharper to avoid their first openinground elimination since 2005, before they became one of the NBA’s power teams again.

“We have to figure out the offensive side of the ball and not be so stagnated,” Boston’s Kevin Garnett said. “Figure out ways to score more often.”

Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds, but battled foul trouble and spent too much time walking back to the bench with a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd finally experiencing playoff success again hounding him every step of the way.

Plagued by turnovers in Game 1, when they managed eight points in the decisive fourth quarter, the Celtics watched it all fall apart 12 minutes earlier this time.

They managed only 23 points after halftime, two fewer than in their 85-78 loss Saturday.

“I thought we attacked them in the first half,

but they hung in there,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. “They didn’t let us throw a knockout punch and I thought in the second half they turned that on us and they threw a knockout punch. Several.”

Anthony followed his 36-point opener by making 8 of 13 shots in the second half to finish 11 of 24 for the game.

He had said the Knicks needed to treat the game as a “must-win,” aware of the difficulty of winning in Boston on Friday with the emotional boost the Celtics will get from finally being home.

They showed that mentality after halftime, outscoring Boston 32-11 in the third quarter.

“I think guys know what’s at stake. We don’t have to talk about it,” veteran forward Kenyon Martin said. “Guys know what it’s about right now and it’s about winning a championship.”

Iman Shumpert drilled two 3-pointers to open the third and tie it before Pierce scored to give Boston its last lead at 50-48. The Knicks scored 18 of the next 20 points, with the Celtics getting just two free throws from Jeff Green over the next 5 minutes.

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Heat 98 Bucks 86 MIAMI — Everyone in the Miami huddle was bracing for a grind to the finish. On the other end, the sense around the Milwaukee bench was that an upset was there for the taking.

Then the Heat landed a swift knockout punch.

Dwyane Wade scored 21 points, LeBron James finished with 19 and the Heat used a frantic start to the fourth quarter to pull away and beat the Bucks 98-86 in Game 2 of the teams’ Eastern Conference firstround series on Tuesday night.

It was 68-65 entering the fourth. With James and four backups on the court, the Heat needed only 2 minutes, 22 seconds to outscore Milwaukee 12-0 and stretch the lead to 80-65 — ensuring the reigning NBA champions would take a 2-0 series lead into Game 3 on Thursday night.

“We held court,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.

“We protected it for two games. We did what we’re supposed to do. And that’s it.”

Chris Bosh, Shane Battier and Chris Andersen all scored 10 points for the Heat. James’ post-season streaks of 22 straight games with at least 20 points, and 16 straight games of at least 25 points, both came to an end.

Ultimately, none of that mattered.

“We didn’t get into our game like we wanted to in that third quarter,” James said. “But we went into the fourth with a (three-point) lead and we were able to jump on them.”

Ersan Ilyasova scored 21 points for Milwaukee, which got 16 from Mike Dunleavy and 14 from Larry Sanders. The Bucks’ starting guards, Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, combined for only 15 points — after teaming up to score 48 in Game 1.

“It’s a series,” said Sanders, who had a sore right ankle after he collided with Battier in the fourth quarter. “We made progress this game.”

They’ll need to make more, and do it quickly.

James has never lost in 10 previous series where his team takes a 2-0 lead, and Wade is 8-0 in that same situation.

“In the playoffs you’ve got to find different ways to win,” Wade said. “No matter what everybody says on the outside, (Milwaukee) is a good team. They played us very well.”

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For about 46 minutes, the Bucks played them even.

It was that 12-0 run that was the difference — in what finished as a 12-point game.

Andersen started it with a three-point play, James had a layup not long afterward and the Heat were starting to roll. Another basket by Andersen off a pass from Ray Allen made it 77-65, and James found Norris Cole for a 3-pointer that capped the flurry and made it 80-65.

Just like that, it was over, even to Miami’s surprise.

“They were doing some things that had us spinning around a little bit defensively, got us on our heels, and offensively we never got into a rhythm,” Spoelstra said. “So we figured we were just going to have to find a way to grind in the fourth quarter, figuring it was going to be a close game.”

The Heat have raved about their depth all season, so they had no qualms about sending James out to start the fourth with Cole, Andersen, Battier and Ray Allen.

By the time starters like Wade and Bosh got back onto the court, the task was merely protecting the lead, which the Heat did with relative ease.

“We felt pretty good about the position we were in, giving ourselves an opportunity on the road with 12 minutes to go,” Bucks coach Jim Boylan said. “You feel good about that. Then they come out, go on a 12-0 run and it changes the complexion of the game. Playing catch-up is very hard to do against a high-quality team like Miami.”

Jennings and Ellis combined for 48 points in Game 1, and the Bucks got blown out. So in the first half of Game 2, they combined for one point, were held to five shots that all missed ... and the Bucks were within 47-43 at halftime.

Chances are, very few would have seen that coming.

But play was sloppy from the outset, with the teams combining for eight turnovers in the first 6 minutes to set the tone for a clumsy first half. Wade, James and Chalmers shot 15 for 19 combined in the first half for Miami — and the rest of the Heat were 3 for 17. For Milwaukee, Ilyasova had 12 points in the first 10 minutes, then two points the rest of the half.

So much like in Game 1, Milwaukee came out for the second half with a chance of stealing home-court advantage.

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CLASSICS AT LIBRARY First Thursdays in the Snell features The Kids from Edmonton’s Strathearn Music Studios on May 2.

Pianist Brenda Lam and multi-instrumentalist Tiffany Tse will perform selections by Schumann and Bartok. Although the event in the Red Deer Public Library downtown branch’s Snell Auditorium, which runs from 12:10 to 1 p.m., is free, donations are appreciated.

Coffee and Tea are provided by Café Noir.

Audio and video of the performance is also streamed live at www.rdpl.org/events/ liveAtRDPL.

BREAST CANCER SEMINAR Breast cancer prevention for immigrant women is offered at a free seminar on Saturday.

The session is from noon to 1 p.m. at the Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association offices located at 110 5017 49th St. in Red Deer. Risk factors, symptoms, self and clinical examinations and mammograms will be discussed. A door prize of a free four-month gym membership is offered, as are refreshments.

The session is led by Zainab Mohamoud, a Red Deer College social work graduate and Somali immigrant.

Contact her for more information at 403341-3553.

CORRECTION A court story about the sentencing of Jessica Fedyk that ran in Friday’s Advocate contained some incorrect information.

The apartment where Fedyk’s arrest took place was not her apartment. The apartment was located near the intersection of 46th Avenue and 50th Street.

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Connector on budget, on schedule

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Construction of Red Deer’s eventual ring road is right on schedule and on budget, with an end date sometime in the next 25 years.

The eventual six-lane expressway will align Hwy 11A, Northland Drive, 20th Avenue and McKenzie Road when completed.

The project called the North Highway Connector Project is expected to reduce congestion on city arterial roads and improve traffic movement.

Ken Haslop, City of Red Deer’s major projects engineer, said crews are in the final stages of completing the construction of the major earthworks and utility installation or Phase 1A of the multi-phased and multi-year project.

“The west side of the Red Deer River is basically completed,” said Haslop. “Work is continuing on the east side of the river.”

Haslop said work on the east side is scheduled to wrap up by the end of December. The first stage comes with an estimated $120-million price tag.

“At that point, we will be left with the complete highway connector right away for Phase 1A from Gaetz Avenue and Hwy 11A intersection all the way across the river to 30th Avenue,” said Haslop.

The next two-year Phase 1B is expected to get underway in 2017 and cost $55 million. This will include the building of the Northland Drive Red Deer River Bridge, the Canadian National Railway bridge, six km of two lane roadway and reconstruction of the 67th Street and 32nd Avenue intersection.

Haslop said the overall plan is to have the road complete in either a four-lane configuration or a sixlane configuration by the time Red Deer’s population reaches 188,000 around 2040. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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MAKING WAY FOR A PARKING LOT Photos by RANDY FIEDLER/Advocate staff

Operator Bill Howell of Howell’s Excavating (above) picks up a refrigerator to be added to the debris from a downtown home demolition on Tuesday. The bungalow at 4643 Ross St. in Red Deer is being removed, along with the old Botterill Home to the east, to make way for a parking lot for Jackpot Casino on 47th Avenue. At right, signs protect the 100-year-old fence in front of the Botterill House.

A Lacombe man charged in connection with a major drug bust in January was denied bail in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday.

On Jan. 3, members of the Lacombe Police Service executed a search warrant at a local residence and seized a significant quantity of drugs, cash and weapons. Included in the seizure was about $30,000 worth of cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, and GHB (commonly referred to as the date rape drug), police said.

Also seized were three imitation handguns and an imitation shotgun, along with four machetes. Police also recovered more than $1,000 in cash. Evidence at the scene suggested that certain illegal drugs were being manufactured on the premises and packaged for street level distribution, police claimed.

While executing the search warrant, police officers say they encountered fortified entrances that were monitored by video surveillance.

Kyle James Bracken, 21, of Lacombe was charged with a number of offences, including five counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and nine counts of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace.

Bracken will be back in court on May 2 at 9:30 a.m. via closed circuit television in regards to the various charges. He was expected to have a new lawyer by then after defence lawyer Kevin Sproule withdrew his services on Tuesday.

Tax increases pared at last minute Lacombe A typical Lacombe taxpayer is expected to see a less than two per cent increase in their bill this year.

Lacombe city council passed first reading of its tax rate bylaw on Monday and some minor budget adjustments were made. “(Council) directed administration to come back with a lower tax. We had revenue room this year, so we’re going to lower our tax rate,” said Michael Minchin, the city’s corporate services director.

The city had been considering a 2.8 per cent municipal tax rate increase, averaging commercial and residential rates, but Minchin expects that will be brought down to 2.3 per cent.

When school taxes are factored in, the news is even better for residential ratepayers. The total tax increase for a typical property is expected to be about 1.7 per cent, since school taxes went down for those ratepayers.

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Second and third readings are expected to take place at the May 13 meeting.

Sylvan Lake Sylvan Lake town council has kept its municipal tax increase to under two per cent.

Since assessments came in higher than expected, council was able to trim a projected 2.4 per cent tax increase to 1.9 per cent. Council approved second and final readings of a tax rate bylaw on Monday.

Final tax bills will also include the school requisition, which increased 2.5 per cent his year, although non-residential properties will feel most of the impact.

Tax bills also reflect a $245,154 contribution to the Sylvan Lake Foundation and a $400,000 recreation levy, which goes into a reserve to bankroll future town recreation projects.

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The owner of a Hewlett Park home worth $250,700 will face a tax bill of $2,065.26 — up $50.63 over 2012.

Tax notices will be sent out on May 31 and taxes are due by July 31.

Red Deer County Red Deer County has approved a two per cent municipal tax rate increase.

A three per cent increase was anticipated last December.

But $1.5 million in new development added enough new assessment to lower the rate.

On a typical home assessed at $300,000, ratepayers will see their annual municipal taxes increase to $1,078. 26 this year, from $1,054.50, an increase of $23.76.

Red Deer County’s combined operating and capital budget is $66.8 million, down from $73.7 million last year.

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Conservation Partners is a program that allows individuals, groups or businesses to donate funds directly to on-the-ground conservation work.

Members of council have already kicked the program off with personal donations.

There are three categories included in the program: tree planting, water quality conservation, and fish and wildlife habitat preservation.

The county has been approved for $25,000 in funding for the program through the Alberta Conservation Association. Another $45,000 has been budgeted for the county for best management practices projects, including marketing and promotions and staff time.

Landowners may also be eligible for annual payments through the county’s partnership with Delta Waterfowl, a U.S.-based duck conservation and research group that has its Canadian headquarters in Winnipeg.

Through the Prairies-focused Alternative Land Use Services program, landowners can be eligible for payments for their efforts in preserving clean water and wildlife habitat.

The latest initiatives follow other programs that have encouraged landowners to adopt best management practices.

The Riparian Fencing Initiative and Off the Creek Program saw 87 projects completed by 64 landowners to protect natural areas. More than 1,700 acres of riparian and native range areas, 438 acres of wetlands and lakes, and more than 40 km of river and stream were improved by the programs.

Olds, Mountain View renew fire deal Olds has renewed an agreement to provide fire service to the surrounding area in Mountain View County.

Under the terms of the new deal, the county will provide $255,000 in funding this year as part of a long-term agreement.

The town and county have joined forces on a number of fronts, as laid out in a 10-year memorandum of agreement signed in 2007.

Mountain View County provides an annual grant to the town to help cover the cost of providing recreation, culture and library programs and to assist with the operation and maintenance of facilities.

This year, the grant will be $330,000, to bring the total financial contribution from the county to $585,000.

RDC students raise charity funds The Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation benefited from a recent Red Deer College program’s donation.

The business unit clerk students from the college’s Donald School of Business raised $2,380 during their Care 4 A Cause community service project.

Each semester, the students organize a fundraising campaign for a Central Alberta organization connected to their field of study. The hospital foundation is one employer where the students work to gain real world experience.

The students chose to support Unit 39, the hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health unit, and its Move Your Mood program as well as the Comfort Care Cart for Unit 32 oncology and palliative care patients.

The students raised about $1,500 last semester and that was also donated to Central Alberta health care services.

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Percussionists Emma Forsyth and Mitchell Anderson play their parts as they rehearse with their bandmates at Red Deer College. The two Rocky Mountain House Pioneer Middle School Grade 8 students and the band were performing on Monday, the opening day of the 50th Annual Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts. Each day this week, a broad spectrum of disciplines, spanning musicians, singers, speakers and thespians will have their performances adjudicated. Participants in the festival may go on to compete at the Provincial Music Festival and may also take part in the Performers Showcase Concert, to be held at the Living Stones Church on May 4. since the championship draws about 75 per cent of its more than 200 competitors from across the Prairies, with the remainder from across Canada and the United States.

The Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre was built and operated by a partnership of the Ponoka Ag Society, Ponoka County, Town of Ponoka and Ponoka Stampede.

Stettler grain elevator upgrade eyed The campaign to re-side and paint Stettler’s grain elevator is underway.

The Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society kicked off the fundraising drive with a live Louisiana Hayride music impersonators show on Saturday, netting the non-profit organization about $2,000.

“Every penny helps,” said president Stan Eichhorn of the society’s efforts to match the province’s $60,000 Community Facility Enhancement Program grant for the $120,000 project.

“We’re hoping to get it done before the end of summer. It’s going take some legwork, for sure.”

Donors to the campaign can help buy siding and paint, and pay for their installation with specific donations of between $25 and $1,000. Society supporters can also help by renewing their society memberships and volunteering for elevator tours, Alberta Prairie Railway’s snack bar shifts and upcoming fundraising activities.

More information about the society and the cam-

paign is available online at www.stettlergrainelevator.com.

KidSport launches in Ponoka Ponoka children and youth who need financial help for organized sports can now turn to KidSport Ponoka.

The community’s chapter of the national non-profit organization, which is dedicated to helping young people overcome sports’ financial barriers, officially launched last week.

KidSport has helped more than 55,000 children get involved in sports programs, distributing about $10 million since its start in 1995.

Efforts to start KidSport Ponoka began in October 2012 and the dedicated volunteers have been fundraising since. The money will now be returned in $300 grants per calendar year to qualifying kids and youth living within Ponoka’s school division boundaries.

Ponoka brings the total of the province’s KidSport chapters to 37. That includes Red Deer, Stettler, Sylvan Lake (which also serves Eckville and Benalto), Kneehill County (serving Three Hills) and Mountain View County (serving Olds and Sundre).

Grant application forms for any chapter are available online through the KidSport Alberta website www.kidsport.ab.ca.

Get more information on the Ponoka program by calling 403-704-5450.

American diplomats to visit RDC After touring Red Deer College’s centre for innovation in manufacturing, two American diplomats will join students for an armchair discussion in the Student Life Centre.

David Jacobson, U.S. ambassador to Canada, and Peter Kujawinski, Consul General for Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, will be in Red Deer on Thursday at the college, along with college president Joel Ward and Dale Russell, RDC board of governors vice chair.

Jacobson and Kujawinski will tour the college’s centre for innovation in manufacturing, which trains technical specialists in the design and development of prototypes, products and processes.

After the tour, the ambassador will meet with a small group of students, including members of the RDC Students’ Association, in the living room of the student life centre for an armchair discussion.

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Cattle penning event in Ponoka The Alberta Team Cattle Penning Society’s 20th annual championship is coming to Ponoka.

The Ponoka Agricultural Society recently signed a deal bringing this year’s Oct. 24 to 27 event — and those in 2013 and 2014 — for the Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre.

“We’re excited about this opportunity,” said ag society president Sherri Gummow in a release.

“This competition paid out just under $300,000 in cash and prizes in 2012 and is one of the largest and longest running independent jackpots in North America.”

Event chair Grant Sterling said the championship had been held the previous 19 years as part of Farmfair at Edmonton’s Northlands Park.

“We felt our event had become lost as agricultural events seem to be losing ground in the larger centres. We want to be in a community that appreciates and understands the western heritage and the sport we compete in.”

Grant added Ponoka’s central location helps

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Sun News Network to make its case for mandatory carriage GATINEAU, Que. — Sun News Network is set to make its case later today to the federal broadcast regulator that it should be included in every basic cable and satellite package across Canada.

The Quebecor-owned news channel is seeking what is known as mandatory carriage from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

Mandatory carriage would generate significant revenue for the network, which is proposing that it would earn 18 cents a month from every household that subscribes to a basic cable or satellite package.

That would help offset the network’s losses, which were $17 million in 2012 — a situation that Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) calls “clearly unsustainable.”

Sun News Network says the current distribution agreements are inadequate to support the channel, which is only offered in 40 per cent of households.

Canadian vets catch a glimpse of old North Korean enemy during border visit PANMUNJOM, South Korea — Canadian veterans caught a glimpse of their old enemy today in a visit to the demilitarized zone that divides the Korean peninsula.

Roughly three dozen ex-soldiers stared at North Korean troops in the Joint Security Area of Panmunjom and across the four-kilometre line during stops to two major observation posts, both of which overlooked old battlefields.

The tour comes amid heightened tensions and threats from the reclusive regime in Pyongyang to launch attacks against South Korean and U.S. forces.

China’s top general warned on Monday that a fourth North Korean nuclear weapons test is a possibility in the near future, emphasizing the need for a new round of diplomacy.

Doug Finney, an artillery signaller during the 1950-53 war, says it amazes him that North Korea can’t see past the line and recognize how good people in the south have it by comparison.

Harry Marshall, who also served in the artillery, says he would never have thought when the ceasefire took effect in 1953 that the conflict would still be carrying on 60 years later.

Compete for right to speak and you may get it, Speaker tells MPs ‘IF MEMBERS WANT TO BE RECOGNIZED, THEY WILL HAVE TO ACTIVELY DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY WISH TO PARTICIPATE. THEY HAVE TO RISE IN THEIR PLACES AND SEEK THE FLOOR.’

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OTTAWA — The Speaker of the House of Commons has cleared the way for a bit of free-for-all politicking prior to the daily question period.

Andrew Scheer has told MPs if they want to deliver a member’s — ANDREW SCHEER statement in the House and aren’t on a party-approved list, they’d SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS better get up on their feet and compete for a chance to be heard.

Tuesday’s ruling could well mean MPs might soon be seen bobbing up from their seats trying to catch Scheer’s eye in order to get Speaker’s made his ruling and that’s it. I live by the Speaker’s ruling.” the floor.

While the decision may loosen the iron grip that party whips The decision, intended to settle a dispute that pitted backbench have exercised in doling out spots on the list, it will leave those off Conservative MPs against their party’s tight control over who can speak prior to question period, Scheer said members need only the lists to try and catch the Speaker’s eye and be recognized.

Scheer’s ruling may have offered a compromise, but it remained rise to signal their intent.

“If members want to be recognized, they will have to actively unclear whether a Justin Trudeau motion on the subject that was demonstrate that they wish to participate,” he said. “They have to to be debated on Wednesday would go ahead.

The Liberal leader’s motion proposes to strip the party whips of rise in their places and seek the floor.”

Conservative MP Mark Warawa complained a month ago that the right to allocate statements.

It would require the Speaker to recognize MPs in alphabetical his privileges were breached when the party whip refused to allow him to make a statement in the House about sex-selective abortion. order, by party. MPs would be able to trade their speaking orders, Whip Gordon O’Connor said it’s up to parties to decide who de- providing some flexibility for those who might be out of town when livers these statements and urged the Speaker to leave the matter their turn comes up or who want to address an urgent issue from home. Independent MPs would be considered as a group, in alphaalone. betical order.

Other backbenchers have supported Warawa.

Scheer said Warawa has made speeches, asked questions and offered comments in various debates, suggesting his free speech hasn’t been cut off, but said he may have a legitimate concern about the equitable allocation of statements.

1 only “This goes to the unquestionable duty of the Speaker to act as the guardian of the rights and privileges of members and of the House as an institution,” Scheer said.

“This includes ensuring that, over time, no member wishing to speak is unfairly prevented from doing so.”

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“Due to an over-reliance on lists, more often than should be the case, even those members on the list do not always rise to be recognized,” he said.

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OTTAWA — The interim parliamentary budget officer says she will ask government departments for budget analysis information in light of a Federal Court ruling this week.

Sonia L’Heureux says she’s pleased the court responded so quickly to questions which her predecessor, Kevin Page, raised about the budget officer’s mandate.

The court cited a technicality for not firmly declaring whether the budget office has a legal right to demand the government turn over information on its cost-cutting program.

The ruling said Page never actually asked for the information which he says departments denied him.

L’Heureux says she will ask for the information to respond to a request made by NDP Leader Tom Mulcair.

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Wednesday, April 24 are more spiritually inclined THOUGHT OF THE DAY: rather than inflating your own The Moon’s influence through ego. Creativity and imaginagraceful Libra encourages us tion are plentiful. to bring some tact and diVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. plomacy when dealing with 22): An action must be taken others today. Respectful acts now in relation to your shared will be rewarded through finances. Certain adjustments kindness and equal respect. may need to be made against A tense aspect to Mercury your personal desires. Your suggests postponing any partner may not agree with contract signing, schedul- your monetary plan. He or ing or negotiation. she may prove However, harmoa lack of resilnious links to Jupiience. ter and Pluto, this LIBRA (Sept. aspect implies that 23-Oct. 22): faith, trust and sinYou will seek cerity will be easily out more depth achieved today. and intensity H A P P Y within all your BIRTHDAY: If closest relationtoday is your ships. You have birthday, you will the capability to spend most of the boost your peryear contemplatsonal resources ASTRO ing over health isand increase DOYNA sues and will try to the safety and focus on improving comforts of your your overall body. own home. Your A change in your partner will be overall lifestyle hard to read. can occur and you will seek SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. ways to have a better rela- 21): You may be thinking tionship with your own body. about committing yourself Treat it like a sacred temple. fully and entirely to someThe theme of your year one special. As much as you should be: a healthy mind in crave some alone time toa healthy body. day, reach out to others and ARIES (March 21-April express your innermost feel19): Money comes in and ings. You will be surprised at disappears just as fast. Sav- how receptive others can be. ing may present itself as an SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22issue to you as you are too Dec. 21): Enjoy some qualtempted not to splurge. Your ity time with your children or financial situation might re- let yourself be inspired by quire some discipline in terms some creative games or inof your spending habits. vent something artistic. You TAURUS (April 20-May will surely want to share your 20): You are suddenly more oeuvres d’art with the rest of popular and in demand. Ev- your peers. eryone’s asking about you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Use this wonderful energy Jan. 19): You have certain to make a good impression doubts when it comes to your on people whom you’d like career choices. You keep on to notice you such as head- changing your mind about hunters, associations, spon- your current position and sors or donors. your path in life. You are conGEMINI (May 21-June templating the pros and the 20): Others may call you an cons of your personal situincurable optimist. You feel ation. so confident that everything AQUARIUS (Jan. 20will work out in your favour; it Feb. 18): Distinguishing faith is hard for you to see any po- from reason may be chaltential impediments. Try not lenging to you now. Learn to change your mind too of- to rely on your reason and ten today as others will have not let your own perspectives a hard time following your interfere with other’s vision. point of view.

Agree to disagree and don’t CANCER (June 21-July impose your personal views 22): The situation at home upon them. may be fluctuating from one PISCES (Feb. 19-March rhythm into another. Don’t 20): You want to know what take anything to heart and it is like to live in someone strive to keep your logic in- else’s shoes for a while and tact. Don’t turn every issue you might succeed in seeinto a personal matter. Try to ing the situation from a more maintain an objective mind in spiritual perspective. You are a cool head. able to tap into people’s inLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): tentions. Do some volunteerYou develop a deeper inter- ing or some charitable work. est in themes such as the Astro Doyna is a internaoccult, taboo subjects or tionally syndicated astrolopsychological topics. You ger/columnist.

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Bentley Generals president Wes Gyori (right) was bringing the Allan Cup to the Bentley Subway for display when he was met at the door by the Generals’ biggest fan, 89-year-old Norva Landry.

She had a modest request for Gyori: she wanted to kiss the Allan Cup, which the Generals won on Saturday. Landry has been going to the Bentley rink for 84 years and has been to every Generals home game since their inception in 1999. Landry said getting to kiss the cup “made her day.”

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During a recent car trip with my parents, my mother brought this up again. I loudly said, “That was 24 years ago, and I’m tired of hearing about it. If you don’t stop, I will leave.” My mother told me to “go,” and I had my father pull over, and I took my bag and walked back home.

I haven’t spoken to my parents in six months, and I don’t miss them.

Really, Annie, when can a 35-year-old man expect forgiveness for something he did when he was 11? I may have been a rude kid, but I had a mother who called me “fat” and “pudgy.” I guess I learned it from her. Is my mother crazy, or do I have to do some penance? — New Yorker Dear New Yorker: Your mother seems vindictive and obsessive.

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The new reality of fame CELEBRITY REALITY SHOWS SET APART THE VERY FAMOUS FROM THE SORTA FAMOUS

BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES In order to be famous, it’s no longer enough to just be famous.

You can win a gold medal at the Olympics or have a platinum-selling album, but these days, you also have to be — cringe with us here — a brand. That means endorsement deals, Twitter followers, maybe even serving as spokesperson for a flavored water. A scandal or two usually doesn’t hurt.

But what can help set apart the sorta famous from the very famous is the celebrity reality show, or “docu-series” if you’re feeling fancy. These behindthe-scenes peeks at stars’ lives simultaneously keep them in the spotlight while bringing them down to earth, and (they hope) gain them millions of new fans. It’s a difficult line to walk, and some series can come off as desperate and fake. If it’s done well, though, it can catapult lower-tier celebs to fame that lasts for years.

This week marks the debut of two such shows.

Sunday, E! sets in motion What Would Ryan Lochte Do?, a look at the Olympic swimmer who made headlines at last year’s London games — not so much for his victories and friendly rivalry with teammate Michael Phelps as for a flurry of awkward interviews and self-deluded sound bites (trademarking the catch-word “Jeah!”) that gave him a party-boy reputation.

On Tuesday, MTV premieres Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life, which follows the pop star who shot to fame after the release of her 2009 mega-hit Tik Tok, on which she sang about brushing her teeth with Jack Daniels. A few million album sales later, the singer — born Kesha Sebert — become known for her dance-rap anthems, being covered in glitter and embracing weird for the sake of weird.

Looking at the stars of both series, it’s easy to see similarities: two people talented in their respective fields, with outlandish public personas that threaten to overshadow their achievements. There’s a lot to gain from so much personal exposure, and even more to lose. Whether or not the shows are good is almost irrelevant (both fall in the category of “entertaining in an aggressively mediocre way”). More important, both serve as warnings — or guides — to stars wanting to kick their fame up to the next level.

What are the most important lessons to take away from the “celeb docu-series” genre?

These people are famous for having a skill. You need to remind people of that fact.

“How many medals do you have?” an off-screen producer is heard asking Lochte, who sits for his oncamera interviews wearing a bulky hoodie and blank expression, one of the few scenes that isn’t a gratuitously shirtless shot. Lochte sighs. “I don’t even remember what I got at the Olympics,” he confesses.

An animated chalkboard pops up: Lochte’s had five gold, three silver and three bronze medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics (that equals 11, the graphic helpfully summarizes). He also holds four world records. The show doesn’t go into his accomplishments in the pool in great detail. Much is made of his training starting at 7 a.m. every day, since it’s a given that he partied hard the night before. “Tomorrow morning, be ready, be responsible,” his swim coach sternly tells him after Lochte mentions he’s going out for “a couple beers.”

My Crazy Beautiful Life, however, focuses much more on Ke$ha’s career, particularly what happens on stage. There are the obligatory shots of her trademark eye-searing set pieces and costumes — glitter guns, horse heads, neon glow-in-the-dark paint, sequins, lasers.

The series also shows what happens after the singer collapses backstage after performing, and it’s not glamorous. There’s gasping for breath, chugging

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The improvisation and sketch comedy troupe shows take place in the Scott Block located downtown at 4816-50 Ave. The performers have 11 new sketches lined up including new installments of audience favourites Hutterite Mafia, Bar Story, Manhood Diaries and Angry Newsmen.

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Above: Pop singer Ke$ha’s MTV reality show My Crazy Beautiful Life premieres on April 30. The series will follow her life from attention-grabbing wardrobe choices to performances throughout the country.

Below: Ryan Lochte hopes to parlay his Olympic swimming success into mass-market entertainment appeal in the docu-series What Would Ryan Lochte Do? He helps create a body sculpture in one of the series’ episodes.

water, and extreme makeup removal — and in one instance right before a huge show in Europe, she loses her voice.

As her manager explains that she needs to get lots of rest and sleep next to a humidifier, Ke$ha is on the verge of tears as she scrawls “I HATE THIS” on a piece of paper.

No, a lecture on proper use of a humidifier doesn’t scream rock-and-roll. But it’s an intriguing look at all the little details of celebrity, and the show is more

interesting for including such scenes.

To make sure you aren’t labeled as an annoying overachiever, it’s important to develop a distinct public image. And for a reality show, it’s better if that image is “a crazy person.”

There’s a fascinating dichotomy between both stars’ skill sets and public images. Both are remarkably talented in areas that require a lot of work, but both find plenty of time to act rather strangely.

Behinds, a Lethbridge folk and rock trio will perform.

A cash bar is available and patrons should note adult themes and language are part of the show.

Tickets are $23 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. They’re available online at Eventbrite.com, Sunworks at 4924 Ross St. and by calling 403-3413455.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8.

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tors mentor playwrights following a juried competition, playwright circles and workshops. The program is funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Theatre Society and Red Deer College.

Writer Tessa Simpson, who graduates from RDC’s theatre performance and creation program this spring, wrote Man on the Moon about a middle aged man seeking help from within his local bar.

Freelance writer and photographer Lani Ledingham was inspired by a true love story to pen Walk Across the Room, a Second World War drama.

Keri Halfacre, an RDC theatre and entertainment production graduate and current motion picture arts student, marries her love of writing and theatre in When Someone Knows Your ‘Usual.’

Dramaturg Heather Inglis and director Trevor Schmidt worked with the three women to develop their plays.

Tickets for the show are $10 and available at the door.

Three plays debut on Saturday Works by three new local playwrights will be performed at Red Deer College on Saturday.

Brave New Plays features readings in the Arts Centre’s Studio C starting at 7:30 p.m.

The plays come from Scripts At Work, a decadeold playwriting series where dramaturgs and direc-

Bomb Girls will not be renewed THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Bomb Girls has been defused.

The Global TV series about munitions workers in the Second World War is no more, according to a statement from Muse Entertainment and Back Alley Film productions.

Tuesday’s release said producers were “saddened to learn that Bomb Girls is not being renewed as a series for a third season.”

It went on to say that a TV-movie will be produced for Global this year tying up loose ends in the storylines and resolving any cliff-hangers.

There were hints this cancellation was coming. Casting director Lisa Parasyn sent out an email Monday urging people in the industry to petition Global programmers to save the series.

The series was a domestic hit for Global in its first season, topping a million viewers a week most weeks. Rival CBC network programmer Kirstine Stewart often referred to the show as another example of Canadians choosing to watch Canadian TV. This season, however, ratings fell in the Monday night time slot.

With an overnight, estimated tally of 605,000 viewers, Bomb Girls finished fourth in its time slot Tuesday, April 15, behind The Following on CTV (1,339,000), Murdoch Mysteries on CBC (1,099,000) and 2 Broke Girls on City (1,036,000).

The series also finished fourth in the A2554 demo, closer to Murdoch but well behind time slot front runner 2 Broke Girls.

More damaging, the series was also perform-

ing poorly compared to other Global offerings the same night, despite being hammocked between Bones (1,541,000) and Hawaii Five-0 (1,252,000).

A special guest appearance by Rosie O’Donnell on the April 8 episode boosted ratings, but only slightly, to 625,000 according to BBM Canada’s overnight estimates.

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VANDERMEULEN 1919 - 2013 It is with sadness that the family of Marta Vander Meulen announce her passing on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Marta was born in Britsum, Friesland the Netherlands on September 20, 1919 to Aaltje Homsma and Reinder Roorda, the seventh of ten children. Mom had humble beginnings and started working at the early age of fourteen. Mom met the love of her life, Hendrik at the age of 19 years and they married on December 19, 1945. They welcomed three children Aaltje, Eelkje and Hendrik prior to Canadian immigration in 1951. Daughters Margaret and Patricia were lovingly received in Canada. The family first resided in Edmonton then in Red Deer in 1952. West Park was home for the next 57 years. Marta was a tireless and devoted wife and mother, organizing the home with a strict schedule of meal preparation, laundry days, church, seasonal canning of preserves, ironing, mending and earning extra income working part time outside the home. She rode her bicycle where ever she went well into her 80’s. If you expressed concern for her safety she would comment, “no one will hit me as I have white hair”.

One could not argue with her logic. She never lost her Friesen accent and often mispronounced English words which would bring a chuckle to family. Mom always laughed the longest she always had a smile and calmness about her. She seldom got angry and saw the best in others and had the ability to calm you just with her presence over coffee at the kitchen table.

Dad loved to travel and Mom would always follow although she would have been just as happy at home with the children and grandchildren dropping by. She did love to return to Friesland to visit with family and friends. After Dads passing in 2000 Mom’s world changed with her last years spent in the family home, West Park Lodge, Ashley Cottage and finally at Bethany Sylvan Lake. Mom was predeceased by her husband Henry of 54 years, her parents, and eight of her nine siblings.

Marta leaves behind her five children: Alice, (George) Hornaday, Edie (Russ) Smart, Hank (Karen) Vander Meulen all of Red Deer. Margaret (Ric Learned) Vander Meulen of Calgary and Patricia (Dave Horan) Vander Meulen of Victoria, as well as thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Janet Vandermeulen of Bethany Red Deer and many nieces and nephews to celebrate her life. In honour of Marta’s life a celebration will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 A Street, Red Deer on Friday, April 26, 2013 at noon. Marta will be laid in eternal rest alongside her husband Henry in the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer.

Donations may be made to the Donor’s choice. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Bethany Sylvan Lake for their excellent care of Mom in her final year. You are true caring professionals.

“Life is eternal and love is immortal.

Death is only a horizon and a horizon is nothing, save the limit of our spirit.”

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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BOYCE 1927 - 2013 The family of Charlie is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Charles Patrick Boyce of Red Deer, Alberta who passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the age of 86 years. He will be forever in the hearts of his son David (Shelley) Boyce; grandchildren Noah and Braeden Boyce; brothers, Norman (Ruby), and Brian (Sonja); sisters, Florence, Grace, Sister Mary Alice, Margaret and Kathleen (Murray); as well as various nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Betty Ann; parents James and Viola Grace; brothers Donald, Jim, Henry, Howard, Clarence, Edward and Allan. Charlie was born in Barrhead, Alberta on January 17, 1927 he later moved to Ontario where he worked in the mining industry.

This is where he also met and married his wife of 39 wonderful years, Betty Ann Norgate. They eventually moved to Red Deer, Alberta and bought a home in 1971 where they resided. Charles worked in the heavy equipment industry before his retirement and enjoyed reading, various hobbies and spending time at home with his feline companions, family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A family service in Charlie’s honour was held at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. Donations may be made directly to ones choice.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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LACEY Wilma On April 7, 2013, Wilma Farringdon, wife of the late Edgar Lacey, passed away in England at the age of 90.

Edgar Lacey was a pastor in Lousana and Delburne for many years before he and Wilma settled in Red Deer.

Wilma spent much of her life as a missionary in Southern India until she met and married Edgar and moved to Canada.

She is survived by her adopted daughter in India, her sister in England and nieces and nephews. She was able to spend the last number of years at Bethany Care Home, Pamber Heath Road Tadley Basingstoke Hampshire, England RG26 3TH. Interment and funeral service will be on Monday, April 29th, 2 0 1 3 a t 2 p m a t Ta d l e y, Basingstoke Hampshire, England.

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GOODBRAND Dorothy Catherine 1919-2013 Dorothy Goodbrand passed away at the Michener Hill Extendicare, Red Deer, on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the age of 93 years. Dorothy was born on July 19, 1919 in Trochu, AB. She is survived by four children; Gordon (Colleen) Goodbrand, Shirley Goodbrand (Neil Erickson), Ken (Susan) Goodbrand, and Lorraine (Larry) Corbett, twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, as well as one brother, Alfred Kinsey.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Jim Goodbrand (2010) and her daughter, Carolyn Johnson (2012). A Memorial Service will be held at the CrossRoads Church, 38105 R.R. 275, Red Deer County, on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 105-4807 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4A5, in Memory of her daughter, Carolyn. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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HOE Dr. William L. Hoe passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Red Deer Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Dr. Hoe was 80 years of age.

He was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and grew up in Manitou, Manitoba. Bill then attended the University of Alberta and graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in 1959. He moved, with his new wife Jennie, to The Pas, Manitoba in 1960. A year later, Bill went into the history books as the first-ever dentist in the city of Thompson, Manitoba. He and his then family of five moved to Red Deer, Alberta in 1975 where he continued his dental practice for another 17 years. Bill was known for his love of golf and was a long-time member of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. There, he enjoyed many of his favourite personal moments, including five holes-in-one. He is survived

by Jennie, his wife of 53 years; his son Andrew (Cynthia); daughter Dana; and son Grant of Calgary. Bill also leaves behind two grandchildren, Zachary and Madison; and brother James Hoe and sister Betty Duncan of Calgary. Bill also has numerous extended family and friends across Canada and in the United States. Many thanks to the staff in Unit 2200 at Extendicare Michener, and the nurses in Unit 33 at the Regional Hospital. There will be a private family service in Red Deer.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that you donate to the Red Deer Hospice Society.

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KENNEDY Rose Doris 1921 - 2013 Mrs. Rose Doris Kennedy of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at Michener Extendicare on Sunday, April 20, 2013 at the age of 91 years.

Rose was born in Minnesota, U.S.A. and grew up in Northern Saskatchewan, where she would meet her true love. Upon his return from WWII, they married.

Together, they would farm and have their family. They later relocated to Victoria and Penticton. Upon Ford’s passing, Rose would make the decision to move to Red Deer in order to be closer to h e r f a m i l y. R o s e w i l l b e lovingly remembered by her children Leonard (Darlene) Kennedy, Mary Anne (Rennie) Anderson and daughter-inlaw Linda Kennedy. Also left to cherish her memory are her four grandchildren Dean Weaving, Valarie Anderson, Wayne Kennedy and Christine Kennedy, numerous nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Rose is predeceased by her parents Napoleon Marsonette and Clara Bourgeois, loving husband Henry Ford Kennedy, beloved son Gerald Joseph Kennedy, brothers Elmer and Harold Marsonette, sister Velma Loskost, granddaughter Diane Weaving, as well as several brothers and sistersin-law. A Prayer Service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287-67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Father Les Drewicki, celebrant. In honor of Rose and what it meant to her for families to s t a y t o g e t h e r, m e m o r i a l donations may be made directly to your nearest Ronald McDonald House.

Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home, Red Deer. Interment will take place at Penticton Cemetery, where she will join her loving husband in eternal rest.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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BOLLHORN Anna 1919-2013 Her children mourn the death of their beloved mother Anna Bollhorn. She died at the St. Mary’s Long Term Health Care Centre in Trochu on Friday, April 19, 2013. She was 93 years old. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband Ernst in 2010. She is survived by her three children, Hedda Marie (partner Ken Lawerence), Bernd Detlef (wife Aggie) and Uwe Hendrik (wife Hanne); nine grandchildren, Linus, Landon, Leroy, Dorin, Ronya, Wildor, Tyler, Ryan, Karie-Ann; and thirteen great grandchildren.

Anna was born in Krausendorf, a village outside of Rastenburg in East Prussia Germany on October 3, 1919. She and Ernst married in 1942 and immigrated to Canada late in 1953 with their two boys.

They struggled to get established for the first number of years in Canada, during which time their daughter, Hedda Marie, was born.

Anna and her husband were able to provide their growing family the foundation to enjoy their new chosen homeland.

Anna participated in their economic struggle in Canada by running a boarding house, then becoming a cook and working at several institutions in Red Deer. After retirement, Anna and her husband enjoyed many miles of RV touring around North America as well as several trips to Europe. A Memorial Tea will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, #105, 4419-50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z5 (403-342-0448). Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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On April 18, 2013, the world lost an incredible, proud man. Seb Neuman of Horn Hill passed away at the Red Deer Hospice at the age of 99 years. He was born in Hungary in 1914 and came to the Red Deer area with his father, mother, and sister in 1928. Seb farmed for many years in the Horn Hill district and was very proud of his orchard and grapes. He had many passions especially his family and friends. He and Letty loved to travel and made many trips together over the years. Seb was an avid sportsman, playing baseball and hockey as a young man, and curling in later years. He was also quite a pool shark. He served as a radio operator in the 14th Armoured Regiment ( C a l g a r y Ta n k s ) f o r f i v e years during the Second World War in the UK, Sicily, Italy and northwest Europe.

Seb is survived by his wife, Letty of Red Deer, son, Ted (Noreen) of Kelowna, BC, son-in-law, Doug McCulloch (Judy - deceased) of Calgary, son, Steve (Linda) of Red Deer, daughter, Rose (Dale Fietz) of Calgary, Cathy (Terry Ellestad) of Calgary, Andy (Becky) of Drumheller, Hazel (Therese Morris) of Innisfail, Teresa (Bruce Jacobson) of Red Deer. Seb will also be lovingly remembered by grandchildren; Derek Neuman of Kelowna, Dionne (Tim Sanderson) of Fort St. John, BC, Katherine McCulloch of Calgary, Eva (Erik Foessel) o f P e a c e R i v e r, J a m e s , Thomas and Joseph Neuman, a l l o f R e d D e e r, Tr e v o r Ellestad of Vancouver, Blake (Veruska Predan) Ellestad of Calgary, Mike, Eric and Leah Neuman of Drumheller, Elly Jacobson (David Luchenski) of Red Deer and Charlie Jacobson of Red Deer, great grandchildren; Ryan, Noah and Ashley Neuman of B u r n a b y, B C a n d T h a l i a Luchenski of Red Deer, and nephew, Seb Griffin (Myrna) and family. He was predeceased by his daughter, Judy (McCulloch), father and mother, Steve and Elizabeth Neuman, and sister, Mary Griffin. “My heart is aching for you Grandpa” (Derek Neuman). A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer) on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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* F/T Safety Officer with oilfield experience * F/T Structural and Apprentice welders with tank manufacturing experience Please email: Darryl@furixenergy.com or fax to 403-348-8109.

COLTER ENERGY SERVICES INC Join Our Fast Growing Team and Secure Your Future with our Optimum Benefit Package & RRSP’s!!

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Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Must be able to organize crews and get things done in a timely matter. The right candidate will start out at $100,000.00+/year, with company truck, benefits and bonuses. Work is in the Edson, Fox Creek, Whitecourt area. Hiring immediately. Please forward resumes for review to hrmng@hotmail.ca

Professionals

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Maple Leaf Environmental & Safety Ltd. is a proactive, dynamic and progressive company. We are recruiting for the position of Plant Shutdown personnel: Safety Supervisors, High angle, Bottle watch, confined space watch, EMR, EMT/P for projects throughout Western Canada. Please e-mail resume & qualifications to: kanderson@ mapleleafsafety.com or klilley@ mapleleafsafety.com Fax: 403-637-2024 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

DAD’S PIZZA

PART/FULL TIME COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave. LUAU Investments Ltd. (O/A Tim Hortons) Food Counter Attendant F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) Must be avail. weekends $11.00 per hour.

4217 - 50 Ave. 6721 - 50 Ave. 7111 - 50 Ave. timhire@telus.net

HOURS: Monday to Friday

Professionals

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~ Fleet Environment

MECHANICAL Design Engineer Nexus Engineering requires a full time permanent MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER. This position will involve the design and product development of Coil Tubing Pressure Control Equipment.

Duties will include: * Design of equipment using 3D CAD * Shop Testing of Prototypes * Support to manufacturing for existing products Job qualifications:

Out of Town MOOSE LODGE ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Thurs. Apr. 25, 5-8 Fri. & Sat. 8-8 Sun. 8-3. On corner of Willow St. & Petrolia Dr. 4 blocks S. of Westerner Grounds.

403-347-1505

Nexus Engineering is currently seeking a mechanical individual for their shop to perform testing of all BOP’s and Pressure Control Equipment. Duties include heavy lifting, manual labour, operating forklift and overtime as necessary.

We offer a competitive wage, benefits and RRSP plan.

Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset.

Email resume to: resume POSITION FILLED

with APEGA * Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working with equipment * Solidworks experience an asset * Creativity and attention to detail required. * 3 - 5 yrs. exp. preferred.

Company paid benefit plan and RRSP. Please send resumes to: resume@ nexusengineering.ca

Wages $12./hr.

Apply in Person w/resume to: BLACKJACK LOUNGE #1, 6350 - 67 St. Phone/Fax: 403-347-2118 JUGO JUICE - F/T Juicer/Mixer. $10/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Email: janegosselin@telus.net

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Trades

LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS NEEDED. Must be willing to work varying shifts. Exc. wages and benefits. Must have reliable transportation.

Apply in person to Sandy at Glenn’s Restaurant on Gasoline Alley or phone for an app’t. 403-346-5448.

POST-TIME LOUNGE is now accepting resumes for Bartender/Waitress Apply w/resume 3731 50 TH AVE. No phone calls please.

SUNSHINE Family Restaurant - F/T Server. $9.75/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Email: janegosselin@telus.net

DELIVERY DRIVERS

Daytime and Evening Shifts Available

Apply by: Fax: (403) 341-3820 or in person at Downtown KFC 4834-53 St., Red Deer

Sales & Distributors

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850

COOK Contracting Ltd. is now hiring the following: • • •

Steel Stud Framers Drywall Boarders & Tapers Apprentices & Labourers

For commercial construction projects in Red Deer & Fort McMurray. Must have a valid drivers license and be reliable. Please fax resumes and include references to 403-341-3717. You can also call the office at 403-347-9909, Bruce cell 403-598-6670 or Barry cell 403-598-6671

1693338 Alberta LTD o/a Xtreme Pinook Hiring Sales Supervisor-retail at Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Experience - min 2 years, Good English.

Supervise and co-ordinate sales staff F/Time, Perm, Shifts, Weekends Salary - $19.00 hourly E-mail: Reachiesales@gmail.com

DAYSHIFT QC Person

Nexus Engineering is Currently looking for L&N Your No.1 Supplier Ltd. DAYSHIFT QC PERSON o/a Himalayan Secret in Red-Deer, Req’s F/T Shift sales people • Must be able to read measuring devices for Cosmetics and blueprints for & Make-Up. $14/hr. inspection of machined & Supervisor with 1 to 2 parts. years experience $17.50/hr.

Email: We offer competitive himalayancanada@gmail.com wages, benefits and a RRSP plan.

Please forward resumes to resume@ Trades nexusengineering.ca

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Binder Construction Ltd. requires: Apprentices, Carpenters and Skilled Labourers for work in Innisfail, AB. Contact Dale at 780-278-1310.

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Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca Start your career!

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CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE? Find the right fit.

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

LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced F/T Servers.

Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please TDL GROUP CORP O/A TIM HORTONS 6020 67th Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 3M1 Food Counter Attendants Full Time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends $11.00/hour Email resume applyab@timhortons.com or fax 403-203-7430

KFC requires

An RV dealership has an immediate need for an Accountant with a minimum of three years’ experience in a full cycle accounting environment.

LOCATION: Lacombe, AB DURATION: Full-time, permanent SALARY: Commensurate with experience

F/T & P/T KITCHEN HELPERS

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

810

MECHANIC

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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F/T P/T Piecework or Hrly on site & in millwork shop. admin@ davcointeriors .com F: 403.887.7589

Foreman/Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES: * Processing of AP and AR; * General ledger entries & account reconciliations; * Maintenance of the Production Testing accounting software; * Recording sales Personnel: transactions; Day & Night * Calculation of sales Supervisors commissions; & Field Operators * Preparation of sales analysis reports; • Qualified Day & Night * Assisting other Supervisors departments in tracking - (Must be able to provide & analyzing of work own work truck.) orders, purchase orders • Field Operators & inventory; - Valid First Aid, H2S, *Audit employee expenses; driver’s license required! * Preparation of monthly financial statements; Please see your website * Month / year-end close. @ www.colterenergy.ca or contact us at REQUIRED SKILLS: 1-877-926-5837 Proven accuracy, attention to detail and a positive Your application will be attitude are all attributes kept strictly confidential that we are looking for in someone to join our team The candidate should be solutions oriented, flexible and have the desire for a long term commitment.

Experience with PearTree IS looking to fill the followwould an asset, ing position in our but is not required.

Hinton location To be considered for this Journeyman exciting opportunity please Stainless Welder forward your resume H2S Alive and Standard and cover letter to: First Aid St John’s (Red liberty@countryrv.net Cross) are prerequisites.

We thank all applicants for Must pass in house Drug their interest however only and alcohol test. those selected for an Please submit resume to interview will be contacted. hr@alstaroilfield.com or Something for Everyone Fax to 780- 865- 5829 Everyday in Classifieds PLEASE QUOTE JOB # 71514 ON RESUME ZEN MASSAGE CLINIC Opening soon.

Looking for registered massage therapists.

403-348-5650

H2S Alive, Standard First Aid and in-house ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Drug and Alcohol test are required.

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager) Please submit resume to hr@alstaroilfield.com or You can sell your guitar fax to 780-865- 5829 for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS QUOTE JOB #71515 ON and we’ll sell it for you!

RESUME Classifieds LOCAL SERVICE CO. Your place to SELL REQ’S EXP. VACUUM Your place to BUY TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence Buying or Selling w/air & all oilfield tickets. your home?

Fax resume w/drivers Check out Homes for Sale abstract to 403-886-4475 in Classifieds

Restaurant/ Hotel

Carpenters/ Cabinet Makers

Water management company looking to hire a qualified

* Bachelor’s degree in

26 FERN ROAD back alley Thursday 25th Noon -7 Friday 26th Noon -7 Saturday 27th, 9-7

810

Q-TEST INSPECTION LTD.

Mechanical Engineering PRESSURE CONTROL SPECIALIST * Eligibility for registration

Fairview - Upper

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To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Cleaning

1070

ANN’S Cleaning Services - Weekly & bi-weekly.

Homes & Offices 302-0488

Contractors

1100

Contractors

1100

LANCE’S CONCRETE

Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126

Computer Services

1110

Red Deer Techshop Grand Opening. Website design, pc/laptop repair.

Call 403-986-2066 or visit reddeertechshop.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

1165

AA PHILCAN CONST. Escorts Int. & Ext. 34 yrs. exp.

Bsmt. dev., decks, sheds, EDEN laminate flooring, reno’s, etc..

587-877-7399 10am-midnight Free Estimates Call Ken 340-8213 or cell 391-8044 EROTICAS PLAYMATES Allan 403-782-7165 Girls of all ages 598-3049 www.eroticasplaymates.net Black Cat Concrete Garage/patios/rv pads LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* sidewalks/driveways INDEPENDENT w/own car Dean 403-505-2542 PARAMOUR BRIAN’S DRYWALL Entertainment. Flat rates.

Framing, drywall, taping, 587-377-1898 textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Builder/Renovator Licensed and insured, Commercial/Residential Merco 403 392 8148

Handyman Services

1200

Massage Therapy

Misc.

Services

1290

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

Mother’s Day Special Linda’s Chinese Massage For details call 403-986-1550 or visit massagereddeer.com

THE BODY Whisperer www.mygimex.org 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JD’S Maintenance services, ( spring painting, special, save 20%) Quality work, 403- 550-1646.

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Seniors’

1372

Services VII MASSAGE Feeling over ATT’N: SENIORS whelmed?

Are you looking for help Hard work day? on small jobs, around the Pampering at its house such as roof snow best. #77464 Gaetz removal, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring Ave. www.

Call James 403- 341-0617 viimassage.biz HELPING HANDS In/Out Calls to For Seniors. Cleaning, Hotels. 403-986-6686 companionship New South location cooking, - in home or in facility.

5003A -50 St. Call 403-346-7777 or visit helpinghandshomesupport.com 348-5650 for information.

Misc.

BUSY B’S HANDYMAN Services SERVICES LTD. Spring & summer bookings.

Res./com. Your full service handyman. Brian 403-598-3857

1280

1290

Yard Care

1430

5* JUNK REMOVAL SPRING LAWN CLEANUP

Property clean up 340-8666

Call 403-304-0678

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, April 24, 2013 D3

850

Trades

850

EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 F/T LICENSED h.d. truck mechanic needed immed. for rapidly growing waste and recycling company.

Exp’d in this industry is an asset but not req’d.

Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca

PERMOLEX LTD. is a unique grain processing facility that produces flour, gluten, fuel grade ethanol and livestock feed from wheat. We are a growing Company and advancement is possible for the right individual. We offer a friendly, open environment that respects and supports our employees and we are currently looking for an Ethanol Area Operator.

As a successful applicant you will have: * Ability to learn and operate other areas within the plant * Flexible to work on different schedules and to cover holidays. * A strong mechanical GOODMEN background.

ROOFING LTD. * Applicants with previous Requires experience in a plant setting will be given SLOPED ROOFERS preference.

LABOURERS * Proof of Grade 12 is & FLAT ROOFERS mandatory. * Ability to work well in a Valid Driver’s Licence team environment. preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca * Ability to maintain specifications of or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! product(s). * Desire to improve your Howell’s Excavating knowledge of plant and process.

Ltd. of Innisfail, AB is currently * Ability to operate and maintain numerous seeking: pieces of equipment at Heavy Equipment the same time.

Operators * A strong work ethic. * A desire to continually learn about your position, * Hydraulic Excavators and apply yourself to the * Dozers improvement of the plant.

- Must be proficient at * A desire to work in a fast finish grade work. paced environment where - Capable of working with decisions must be made minimum supervision and actions must be - Have a valid Drivers License taken in a timely manner. * Strong troubleshooting Applicants must be self ability. motivated with good work * Successful applicant to ethics and take pride in learn basic lab their work and procedures. equipment. It would be an Please forward your asset if you have Valid Safety Tickets, but is not a resume to Permolex attn.

Bridgette by email to requirement.

Resumes can be dropped bduniece@permolex.com or by fax to: 403-346-2662. off at 5608-49 Avenue, Only applicants selected Innisfail, or faxed to: 403-227-5515 or emailed for an interview will be contacted. to: howelexc@ telusplanet.net INDUSTRIAL painter required for a sandblasting & painting shop. Must pass drug/substance testing.

Fax resume to 403-340-3800 Phoenix Oilfield Rentals Ltd. is a progressive well funded and growing company with an excellent reputation for reliable equipment as well as safe and professional work standards. Phoenix is JOURNEYMAN currently seeking a TECHNICIAN field/shop apprentice mechanic for our Red Deer & LUBE branch. Phoenix also has TECHNICIAN branches in Grande Prairie and Ft. Nelson serving Honda Red Deer is a large Alberta and B.C. volume automotive import A high school diploma and dealer in Central Alberta a valid driver’s license are and we are looking for an required. The ability to aggressive multi task in a fast paced Journeyman Repair environment, proven ability Technician to organize tasks and and an experienced manage time, willingness Lube Technician. to learn and strong interaction skills as well as First Join a close-knit team of Aid and H2S tickets would professionals in our be an asset. Knowledge of state-of-the-art facility. gensets and pumps would Candidates need to be very energetic, motivated, be an advantage. This fulltime permanent position highly productive, focused would begin immediately, on customer satisfaction competitive wage dependand enthusiastic about ing on experience with working as a team. benefit package after 3 Unlimited earning potential months. e-mail resumes for the right Journeyman and copy of tickets to: willing to work hard humanresources@ (Monday-Friday and phoenixrentals.ca rotating Saturdays). or fax to:(780) 986-0763 Lube Tech hours are Tuesday to Friday 8-5 and Tar-ific Construction Saturday 9-4 with the has a F/T position avail. salary commensurate with for a 1st or 2nd yr. work experience. Class 5 H.D. Mechanic. We offer driver’s license is required competitive wages, and a health benefits combined with a deluxe package is also offered. benefit pckg. Drop resume E-mail resumes to at 7809 48 Ave. or fax to pskakun@ 403-340-1246 email hondareddeer.ca. tarific@telusplanet.net LICENSED MECHANIC & WATER WELL DRILLING AUTO BODY TECH. COMPANY IN BENTLEY Reasonable rate.

REQ’S EXPERIENCED A.J. Auto Repair & Body WATER WELL 11, 7836 49 Ave. Call 403-506-6258 DRILLERS HELPER with class 3, air. All safety LOOKING for tickets required. bricklayer/stone mason.

Meal and Accommodation 403-302-0797 provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers MCMULLEN’S abstract: 403-748-3015 REFRIGERATION Classifieds...costs so little & HEATING Saves you so much!

ATTENTION: HVAC, Sheet metal & Plumbers. Well established Truckers/ heating, refrigeration & Drivers plumbing company of 51 years has full time positions available for first year CLASS 1 drivers req’d for to journey man workers in flat deck work. Steady year round work. Benefits, exc. all departments. We are wages and safety offering top wages, job bonuses. Successful security, vacation/holiday candidates must be hard pay, health/dental packworking, must know your ages, paid training and a load securement and love safe and enjoyable place driving as you will be to work. If you would like to traveling throughout BC, join our team of top techniAB, SK & MB. Please fax cians please fax your resumes and drivers abresume to 403-347-5530 stract to 1-855-784-2330 or email: Mcmullens @mcmullens.ca CLASS 3 DRIVER/ NOW Hiring Site Superin- EQUIPMENT OPERATOR tendants, Carpenters, req’d immed. Local work, Apprentice Carpenters for need drivers abstract.

Full Time Work in the Red Fax resume to 403-986-8142 Deer area. Fully paid NEED experienced Class Benefit Package, Pension 1 drivers for short and long Plan, Bonuses. Good haul. Runs AB., SASK, wages. Experience in the Manitoba & BC Petroleum industry an asPlease call set, Service Stations, Bulk PROMAX TRANSPORT Plants. E-mail Resume at 227-2712 or fax resume to tedc@kellerdenali.com w/abstract 403-227-2743 OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT WTIH TJ Misc.

PAVING. Looking for Exp`d Class 1 Driver to Help move equipment and haul material. Exp`d Asphalt Roller Operator. Exp`d Skid Steer Operator. Comp.

Wages. Great working ADULT or YOUTH atmosphere. FAX Resume CARRIERS to 403-346-8404 or email NEEDED tjpaving@hotmail.com

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880

For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599 WANTED Apprenticeship Welder, 1st or 2nd year.

Good hours, competetive wage & benefit package.

Fax resume to: 403-309-3360

Michener Area West of 40th Ave. North Ross St. to 52 Street. $236/monthly Good for adult with small car.

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info ALBERTA SPRINGS GOLF RESORT Req’s Full and Part Time outside grounds staff.

Fax resume to 403-342-5995 stephen@ albertaspringsgolf.com

880

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEER PARK AREA Part of Dunning Crsc & Depalme St. $61.00 mo.

ALSO Part of Dunning Crsc. and Dunning Close $62.00/mo.

ROSEDALLE AREA Richards Crsc.

Richards Close Ray Ave. $58/mo.

ALSO Russell Crsc. and part of Richards Crsc. $63/mo.

Timberstone Area Timberstone Way Tolson Place Thomas Place Trimble Close Traptow Close Trump Place $188/mo.

Lancaster Area East half of Lampard Crsc. $61/mo.

ALSO Landry Bend Lacey Close & Lenon Close area $76/mo.

ALSO Leonard Crs. and 1 block of Lancaster Dr. $75.00/mo.

Good for adult with small car.

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Anders St. Addinell Close/ Allan St. Abbott Close/ Allan St. Allan Close/Allan St. Allsop Cres.

BOWER AREA Broughton/ Brooks Cres.

Bettenson St./ Baines Cres.

Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St INGLEWOOD AREA

Ingram Close

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880

Currently seeking Newspaper carrier for morning delivery 6 DAYS PER WK. ( Monday - Saturday) in the town of Olds Earn $500+ for hour and a half per day.

Must have own vehicle.

18+ Needed ASAP Call Quitcy 403-314-4316 qmacaulay@ reddeer advocate.com Customer Sales/Service

COLLEGE STUDENTS SUMMER WORK Flex schedule, $16 base-appt., conditions apply, training given. Apply now, start after finals 403-755-6711 www.work4students.ca/

F/T. SYNIK CLOTHING, Gas. Alley. Apply w/resume.

GRAYSON EXCAVATING LTD. requires experienced foremen, pipelayers, equipment operators, Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers for installation of deep utilities (water and sewer). Fax resume to (403)782-6846 or e-mail to: info@ graysonexcavating.com

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING

Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s F/T kitchen staff, servers and front counter staff.

Must be avail. eves and wknds. Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person

Trail Appliances has always offered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service, and after-sales support.

The Company is currently looking to fill the following positions at our Red Deer locations.†

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for

1840

Dogs

F1 LABRA DOODLES, F1B GOLDEN DOODLES puppies. Visit www.furfettishfarm.ca text 306-521-1371 or call 403-919-1370

Sporting Goods

1860

Contract Sales Administrator

ADAMS GOLF CLUB SET ASSAULT Right handed.

1-3-5 Woods, 3-PW Irons, graphite shafts, new grips, bag. Very good cond. $100.

403-346-0093

Part time Customer Service Rep

RED Deer Gun Show May 4 & 5.

Westerner Ag Center

Appliance Delivery Driver Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and benefit package. Start your career with a well known and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Chris Sturdy in person at 2823 Bremner Avenue Delivery Driver applicants apply to Colin Parsons at #6 4622 61 St. Riverside Industrial District.

Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

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is looking for an OFFICE FURNITURE INSTALLER If you have a clean drivers licence, are hard working, flexible and have a positive attitude this job could be for you.

Team work and a great work ethic is a must! This full-time position is for install and delivery of commercial furniture.

Please email resume to ac@lookeroffice.ca

880

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Help

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Auctions

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

Bicycles

1540

SPORTEK bike, 1 spd. balloon tires. Almost new. $125. 403-740-0070

EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

WEIDER NEWER CROSS BOW Exercise Machine.

Very good cond. $175 obo.

Comes with all attachments & exercise chart. 403-346-6939

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

PERMOLEX LTD. is a unique grain processing facility that produces flour, LANCASTER gluten, fuel grade ethanol AREA and livestock feed from wheat. We are a growing Company and advanceLangford Cres. ment is possible for the Lewis Close/ right individual. We offer a Law Close friendly, open environment Lancaster Drive that respects and supports our employees and we are currently looking for a SUNNYBROOK Lab Tech ASAP. AREA This position requires: * Follow routine protocols Springfield Ave. under the close supervision of the Q/A Manager or Savoy Cres./ senior technician, Selkirk Blvd. * performs laboratory tests Sherwood Cres. utilizing requisite lab equipment and instruments, VANIER AREA making minor adjustments as required. *Responsible for laboratory maintenance, preparing Viscount Dr./ solutions and media.

Voisin Crsc * A team player * Strong time management * Be a problem solver with Call Prodie @ an eye for detail 403- 314-4301 * Good working knowledge for more info of excel * Flexibility to cover holidays ********************** * Strong work ethic The ideal candidate will TO ORDER HOME preferably have a DELIVERY OF THE * Chemical or related ADVOCATE CALL Technician diploma or OUR CIRCULATION equivalency DEPARTMENT * 1-2 years related lab experience preferred.

314-4300 Please forward your FULL TIME MAINTENANCE resume to Permolex attn.

AND LABOUR PERSON Bridgette by email to REQUIRED ASAP. bduniece@permolex.com Knowledge of or by fax to: 403-346-2662.

Plumbing, Electrical, Only applicants selected Carpentry, Painting. for an interview will be Must have own tools, contacted. own vehicle an asset with valid drivers license.

Monday - Friday 8 - 5.

Come and join our team.

Please fax resume 403-346-1086 FT CASHIER required Heritage Esso. Cash THE Central Alberta AIDS handling, receiving, stockNetwork is looking for a ing, cleaning washrooms, store, carwash, parking lot. summer student in addition to p/t and casual NightSome high school, comReach workers to provide puter literate, some addictions & outreach experience. Able to work supports to vulnerable w/o supervision, any shift. populations in downtown $10-$12 Mail resume to Red Deer. For more info: 6020-67 St, RD T4P3M1 www.caans.org Fax 403-348-0972

Household Furnishings

1720

ANTIQUE corner china cabinet, with drawer. $200.

403-877-6354

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.

LEATHER COUCH, cream $200. 403-877-6354 LEATHER LOVESEAT & RECLINER, cream $200. for both. 403-877-6354 SKYLAR PEPPLER love seat and matching couch, mint green/cream, paid $3600, sell for $700; creamy white new leather chair paid $900, sell for $300 403-343-1540

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

1760

Cats

1830

SIAMESE ALSO BELINESE ( 4) KITTENS FOR SALE $50/ea. 403-887-3649

4020

Manufactured Homes

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Wanda 403-340-0225

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

3 BDRM. 4 appls. no pets. $975/mo. 403-343-6609

3060

Suites

1 BDRM. $740; N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed. 403-346-1458 2 BDRM. adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, lrg. suite, Avail now or May 1 $900/mo., S.D. $650.

Call 403-304-5337

CLEAN & QUIET APT. ON 58 AVE.

$399,900. Dbl. att. garage.

403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft.

3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900.

Dbl. att. garage.

403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft.

Dbl. att. garage. $409,900.

403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bungalow 1350 sq.ft.

Dbl. att. garage.

403-588-2550

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

MASON MARTIN HOMES New condo, 1000 sq.ft.

2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., $189,800. 403-588-2550

Acreages

4050

4 ACRES, bare land, LAKE KOOCANUSSA, $79,900 403-350-0345

7 ACRES $330,000. 20 min. to Red Deer 403-350-0345 ACREAGES FOR SALE BY OWNER, 5+/- ACRES EACH: 1 mile west of Clearwater Trading Store, Caroline.

Treed w/pine, poplar & spruce, offering scenic views of the Clearwater valley & Rocky Mountains. $175,000. Natural gas & power on property, Telus on property lines. One acreage incl. a rustic 2 storey log cabin & water well for $250,000. For more info call 403-722-4076.

4070

MORRISROE MANOR

2130 2140

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

METCALF barley 96% germination 403-588-7324

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

2 0 0 8 C U S T O M B U I LT modular home to move, 1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, 1315 sq.ft., 3 bdrms. 2 N/S. No pets. baths, fireplace, a.c., 403-596-2444 awning and decking, all appls., $115,000. phone 403-729-3205 for pics.

Rooms

3010

5 BDRM. house acreage, 10 min. S. of Pine Lake & 40 min. SE of Red Deer. $1650, $800 d.d. utils. incl., 1 month last month rent, 1 yr. leasing, references & record of employment. No house pets. Avail. June 1 403-442-2631 or 357-9909

Duplexes

3020

2 BDRM. in tri-plex, top floor, washer/dryer, 403-872-2472 3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 bath, new paint & carpets & deck at 7316-59 Ave. Avail. to over 40 tenants.

No pets. Off street parking for 3 vehicles. Rent $1600, D.D. $1600. 403-341-4627 BEAUTIFUL Executive home avail. May 1.

Located central S. Sylvan Lake, close to schools, 6 bdrm., dining rm. living room, large master bdrm., 3 1/2 baths, 2 car garage, $1850./mo. + utils.

780-887-4430 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

LARGE FAMILY HOUSE IN ROSEDALE Open concept 3 bdrms, 2 baths, In-suite laundry.

Finished bsm’t. Fenced yard w/deck. No pets. N/S. $1400 & UTIL; SD $1400; Avail May 1st.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Or 403-396-9554

Main Floor of House for MATURE ADULTS

DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY

3090

CLEAN, quiet, responsible, Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 ROOM for rent. $450 rent, d.d. $350. 403-343-0421

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 Warehouse WANTED • 3250-3390 Space

Acreages/ Farms

4090

THE NORDIC

For Rent

Bright 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 3 appls. Double garage.

No pets. N/S Shared laundry. $1325 INCL. UTIL; HANDMADE 4’ D very SD $1325; Avail NOW. decorative composed of Hearthstone 403-314-0099 tiny pieces of furs must Or 403-396-9554 see and handled to believe the beauty $195; 403-347-7405

MOVING - Must sell ultramafic adjustable bed, air hockey table, china cabinet, 2 single bed frames, deep freeze.

403-986-3206 for info.

Large 2 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 top appls. w/balcony.

Reserved parking. No pets.

N/S. In-suite laundry. $1345 & Power; SD $1345; Avail MAY 1st.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Or 403-396-9554 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

2100

2- Cree Indian Medicine man’s sheild 26x36” , $85 each, 403-347-7405

LIFETIME treasure you must see to appreciate the beautiful museum type showcase relics, time relics, Sioux Indian Holyman shield, 29” L x36W $125; one Blackfoot Indian Medicine man’s shield, 33”x 25” $95; 403-347-7405

Houses For Sale

EXCLUSIVE CONDO MASON MARTIN HOMES New 2 Storey 1500 sq.ft IN INGLEWOOD 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath,

2010

1710

Please contact QUITCY

3030

Adult only bldg. 2 bdrm, 1 bath w/ balcony. Coin-op laundry. NO PETS, N/S. Avail May 1st. $895 & Power, SD $895 MF 5465 tractor, fwd, 100 Hearthstone 403-314-0099 hp, 650 hrs. like new Or 403-396-9554 403-347-5431 FULL, newly reno’d bsmt.

Looking for a new pet? suite, 2 bdrms, inclds. utils, Check out Classifieds to washer/dryer, some furnifind the purrfect pet. ture, 1.5 blks. from Bower Mall, tenant employed, cat friendly 403-347-7817 Farms/ LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. Livestock SUITES. 25+, adults only Land n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 LIVESTOCK handling facility. 40 x 40 ft. sliders, sweeps, cow box, pens, shedded $3000 403-886-5315 Keith 1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852 ONE bdrm. ADULT only Poultry apt. close to college, FARM FOR SALE $780/mo., avail. May. 1, no $860,000. On Hwy 590, easy access to Calgary LIVE YEAR OLD LAYING pets 403-877-3323 /Red Deer. 155 acres of hens for sale, OPPOSITE HOSPITAL prime farm land yielding Phone 403-782-4095 Large adult 2 bdrm. apt., $50,000/year with an exc. balcony, No pets. $800 executive bungalow develrent/SD, heat/water incld., oped up & down. Contact 403-346-5885 Horses garthd946@hotmail.com 403-227-6740 PONOKA, lrg. 1 bdrm apt. incld’s, laundry & all utils.

WANTED: all types of $750. avail. May 1 horses. Processing locally 403-993-3441, 637-2591 Manufactured in Lacombe weekly.

Homes 403-651-5912

Farm Equipment

The Town of Olds No collecting!

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner Packages come BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 ready for delivery!

Also EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW for the afternoon in Household ON ACREAGE IN RED Town of Penhold! Appliances DEER. 4 bdrms, 2 bath, Also rent $2000 + DD avail. afternoon delivery in APPLS. reconditioned lrg.

403-346-5885 selection, $150 + up, 6 mo.

Town of warr. Riverside Appliances Springbrook 403-342-1042 Houses/ 1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

Condos/ Townhouses

3140

WAREHOUSE FOR SALE OR LEASE 4860 sq. ft., new, bright, two 14’ O.H. doors, heated, fans, can be divided into 2 bays. Call 403- 318-4848 to view

Mobile Lot

3190

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.

Wanda 403-340-0225

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Houses For Sale

4020

MUST SELL

By Owner.

Sharon 403-340-0225

WANTED

14’ or 16’ wide mobile home to move into park.

1-780-465-7107

Income Property

4100

NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft.

2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason Martin Homes 403-588-2550

Lots For Sale

4160

112 ACRES of bare land, located in Burnt Lake area structure plan, great investment property with future subdivision potential. Asking 1.2M 403-304-5555 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in Clive, 60’x140’ serviced lot with alley access. .19 acre in newer dev. neighborhood, great location. Less than 15 mts. to Prentiss. Joffre and Lacombe. Offered at $59,900.

Phone 403-782-1879 or 403-357-2533.

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

Pinnacle Estates

(Blackfalds) BLACKFALDS,1/2 duplex, You build or bring your new, 1250 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., own builder. Terms avail. bsmt. finished, att. garage, 403-304-5555 2 tier deck, landscaped, whte vinyl fence around, SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, call 403-600-1804 Well priced. Good location.

403-896-3553 For Sale By Owner ~ IMPRESSIVE Modified Bi-level with STUNNING Investment CURB APPEAL on a Opportunities QUIET Close in Sylvan Lake. The IMMACULATE OLDS, AB: DEVELOPMENT is sure to IMPRESS. This BEAUTIUP FOR BIDS: FUL home is 1342 sq. ft. bids accepted until on upper floor. It has 4 May 6, 2013, 3 p.m.

Bedrooms and 3 Full for individual or all parcels.

Bathrooms, RV Pad, many Future development land upgrades and much, much in the designated growth more. A MUST SEE to area of Mountainview county. appreciate all that it has.

3 parcels: Please call or write for Parcel 1, 139.49 acres, more details. Price parcel 2, 140.1 acres, $530,000.00 Email: parcel 3, 117.3 acres. mka8clr8@gmail.

ID #1995. Better Homes com or Call: & Gardens Real Estate 403-887-1715.

Signature Service 1-866-345-3414 www.

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, canadafarmandranch.com prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

4180

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www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 346-7273

Automotive Services

5010

wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

100,000 Potential Buyers???

TRY Central Alberta LIFE SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 309-3300 DEADLINE THURS. 5 P.M.

Specialists in Vehicle Financing regardless of Credit Quality

Credit Solutions from a Reputable Dealer are your Best Bet Red Deer Toyota, the Right Choice!

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Trades

Misc.

Help

Call or email our Finance Specialists in strictest confidence: 403-343-3736 or getyourcredit@reddeer.toyota.ca

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, April 24, 2013

FAST TRACK PHOTOS Call 403-309-3300 to get your vehicle pictured here

DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2003 SUNFIRE, 1 owner, 140,000. kms., good cond. $3500. obo 403-309-3580

2005 DODGE Magnum $9,888 , 403- 348-8788 Alberta Sport & Import

2006 Honda Civic LX Sedan 120,000 km $10,888 Sport & Import 348-8788

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2010 BMW Xdrive 3.0i 24,568 km.

Sport & Import, 7652-50 Ave 403-348-8788

1985 Dodge Camper Van ..Mini Motorhome Asking $9800.00 OBO. Ph: (403)229-2984 Joan or (403)845-6852 Pat

2004 BMW X3 AWD, lthr., pano-roof, $14,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 MINI COOPER lthr., 5 spd, 77596 kms., $17888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 LAND ROVER Sport HSE AWD $28888 403- 348-8788 AB Sport & Import

2008 DODGE 2500 HD crew cab s/b, 183,000 kms $13,500 403-346-9816

DO YOU HAVE A CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1996 GMC Jimmy red, new transmission. $2500 obo 403-596-0391

2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV $16,888 403-348-8788

2005 NISSAN Altima SER $12,888 403-348-8788 AB SPORT & iMPORT

2006 PONTIAC Grand Prix FWD, 65611 kms, $10888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 72,000 km Sport & Import 7652-50 Ave. 403-348-8788

2010 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4, lthr.,

DO YOU HAVE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 CADILLAC Escalade ESV Platinum, $24,888 403- 348-8788 AB Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A MOTORHOME TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 JEEP Grand Cherokee Laredo AWD,turbo diesel, $29,888 403-348-8788

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1999 Ford Crown Victoria LX. 206,000 km.

Excellent Condition 403-309-2410

2005 BMW 745 LI $21,888 Sport & Import 403-348- 8788

2006 CHEVY Silverado.

186,000 km. stnd. trans.

Exc. cond. $5700 obo.

403-392-1313

2007 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE Turbo diesel $25888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 JEEP WRANGLER Unlimited Rubicon $24,888 Sport & Import 403-348-8788

2010 MAZDA 3 GT sunroof 33986 kms., $15888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 CADILLAC SRX fully loaded, white diamond, cashmere leather, 7 pass.

4.6L V8, 152,000 kms. rear

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4x4 Duramax $27,888 Sport & Import 348-8788

2008 MERCEDES BENZ

E300 4-matic, nav., sunroof, 77001 kms, $26,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 SIERRA ext/cab 4x4, 5.3L 6 spd, auto, $15,500 403-346-9816

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 CHRYSLER 300 $11888 403-348-8788 Alberta Sport & Import

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 mega cab 4x4 leather dvd $16888 403- 348- 8788

2007 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG 508 HP

2009 BMW 335i retractable hardtop

$41,888

gorgeous $38,888 Sport & Import 348 8788

DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A SEADOO TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 CHRYSLER Crossfire 80,954 kms, $12,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 22” Foose Rims one owner $21,888 Sport & Import 348- 8788

2007 MONTE Carlo SS 5.3L, 71,000 kms, loaded $16,500 403-346-3844

DO YOU HAVE A DIRT BIKE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2003 KING Ranch 150 Loaded, Leather, DVD 4 Door, exc. shape in and out. $6600.

403-550-0372

DO YOU HAVE A JEEP TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A TENT TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

DVD, $14,250. 403-352-1863

2006 GMC C4500 Topkick duramax diesel, 4X4, auto, $44888 7652 50 Ave 348-8788 Sport & Import

348-8788 Sport & Import

8 passenger, $28,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2013 Ford Lariat

5th wheel 2013 Coachman 38.5’ Total retail price $169,300 Total net sale price $110,000 Phone 1- 403-650-8947

2013 WINNEBAGO

2009 TOYOTA Venza awd 3.5L V6, 55,000 kms, smart key system, backup camera, heated leather seats, priced to sell $22,900 403-343-2020

2007 TOYOTA Camry LE sunroof, $9888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

Tour 42QD, Immaculate, Used one season, 11,000 kms, Fully equipped, DONT MISS THIS DEAL $299,900. 403-318-4248.

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5020

SUV's

5040

1983 FORD Mustang convertible, 5 L, 5 spd. p.w., cruise control, red/white. 79,000 kms. summer driven only. $6500. 403-728-3427

5030

Cars

2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon $24,888 Sport & Import 403-348-8788

Trucks

5050

2009 BMW 335i retractable hardtop gorgeous $38,888 Sport & Import 348 8788 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 72,000 km Sport & Import 7652-50 Ave. 403-348-8788

2007 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG 508 HP $41888 348-8788 Sport & Import 2006 FUSION SE, 4 dr., p. everything, 68,000 kms.

1 owner. 403-342-2480

2006 GMC C4500 Topkick duramax diesel, 4X4, auto, 2000 PONTIAC Grand Am $44888 7652 50 Avenue 2 dr. Clean 403-318-3040 348-8788 Sport & Import

NEW LOCATION 7652 50 Avenue 403-348-8788 SPORT & IMPORT

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2003 KING Ranch 150 Loaded, Leather, DVD 4 Door, exc. shape in and out. $6600. 403-550-0372

Motorhomes

5100

2004 BOUNDER 35’, V10 9500 mi., 2 slides. Exc. cond. $64,900. obo 403-347-0016

Tent Trailers

5130

2 0 0 4 PA L L O M I N O 2 propane bottles, c/w everything you would need. $5,500. obo. 403-896-5627

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

2 NEW P215/65/R15 BFG Radial TA Tires. Offers Offers. 403-347-0016

Locally owned and family operated

5040

SUV's

Auto Wreckers

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

FOR SALE:

2008 Lexus RX 350

In very good condition, equipped to be towed behind a Motorhome,64,000 km’s Asking price $23,000 **SOLD** You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

2010 BMW Xdrive 3.0i 24,568 km. Sport & Import 7652-50 Ave 403-348-8788 2001 DODGE Durango 4x4, $5000 o.b.o.

403-348-1634

Public Notices

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

5200

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585 WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629 READ the classifieds and find just what you’re looking for. 309-3300

Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to By-Law Number 1 of the Alberta Motor Association (the “AMA”) nominations will be received for election to the Red Deer Regional Advisory Board of Directors of the AMA resident in the Red Deer Region, provided that any nomination is received at the Red Deer Regional Office at 2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta within 10 days of the publication of this notice and such nomination bears both the written consent of the nominee and the signatures of at least 50 Primary Members of the AMA resident in the Red Deer Region. Take further notice that for this election no Primary Member may sign the nomination of more than one nominee.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Ronald Wayne Grabas who died on October 27, 2012

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 24, 2013 and provide details of your claim with The Public Trustee for the Province of Alberta at 4th Floor, 10365 - 97 Street Edmonton, AB. T5J 3Z8 Phone: (780) 427-2744 Fax: (780) 422-9136

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NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Yellowhead Auctions on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Sentinel Self-Storage, 5433 47 Street, Red Deer, Alberta to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following:

Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta this 15th day of April 2013, Sentinel Self-Storage Corp., #1970, 10123 - 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. T5J 3H1

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Suspect influenced by radical Islam convert, says family boston bombings

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — In the years before the Boston Marathon bombings, Tamerlan Tsarnaev fell under the influence of a new friend, a Muslim convert who steered the religiously apathetic young man toward a strict strain of Islam, family members said.

Under the tutelage of a friend known to the Tsarnaev family only as Misha, Tamerlan gave up boxing and stopped studying music, his family said. He began opposing the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He turned to websites and literature claiming that the CIA was behind the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and Jews controlled the world.

“Somehow, he just took his brain,” said Tamerlan’s uncle, Ruslan Tsarni, who recalled conversations with Tamerlan’s worried father about Misha’s influence. Efforts over several days by The Associated Press to identify and interview Misha have been unsuccessful.

Tamerlan’s relationship with Misha could be a clue in understanding the motives behind his religious transformation and, ultimately, the attack itself. Two U.S. officials say he had no tie to terrorist groups.

Throughout his religious makeover, Tamerlan maintained a strong influence over his siblings, including Dzhokhar, who investigators say carried out the deadly attack by his older brother’s side, killing three and injuring 264 people.

“They all loved Tamerlan. He was the eldest one and he, in many ways, was the role model for his sisters and his brother,” said Elmirza Khozhugov, 26, the ex-husband of Tamerlan’s sister, Ailina. “You could always hear his younger brother and sisters say, ’Tamerlan said this,’ and ’Tamerlan said that.’ Dzhokhar loved him. He would do whatever Tamerlan would say.

“Even my ex-wife loved him so much and respected him so much,”said Khozhugov. “I’d have arguments with her and if Tamerlan took my side, she would agree: ’OK, if Tamerlan said it.”’

Khozhugov said he was close to Tamaran when he was married and they kept in touch for a while but drifted apart in the past two years or so. He spoke to the AP from his home in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

A family member in the United States provided the contact information.

Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed in a police shootout Friday. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged Monday with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill, and he could face the death penalty if convicted.

“Of course I was shocked and surprised that he was Suspect No. 1,” Khozhugov said, recalling the days after the bombing when the FBI identified Tamerlan as the pri-

mary suspect. “But after a few hours of thinking about it, I thought it could be possible that he did it.”

Based on preliminary written interviews with Dzhokar in his hospital bed, U.S. officials believe the brothers were motivated by their religious views. It has not been clear, however, what those views were.

As authorities try to piece together that information, they are touching on a question asked after so many terrorist plots: What turns someone into a terrorist?

The brothers emigrated in 2002 or 2003 from Dagestan, a Russian republic that has become an epicenter of the Islamic insurgency that spilled over from the region of Chechnya.

They were raised in a home that followed Sunni Islam, the religion’s largest sect. They were not regulars at the mosque and rarely discussed religion, Khozhugov said.

Then, in 2008 or 2009, Tamerlan met Misha, a slightly older, heavyset bald man with a long reddish beard. Khozhugov didn’t know where they’d met but believed they attended a Boston-area mosque together. Misha was an Armenian native and a convert to Islam and quickly began influencing his new friend, family members said.

Once, Khozhugov said, Misha came to the family home outside Boston and sat in the kitchen, chatting with Tamerlan for hours.

“Misha was telling him what is Islam, what is good in Islam, what is bad in Islam,” said Khozhugov, who said he was present for the conversation. “This is the best religion and that’s it. Mohammed said this and Mohammed said that.”

The conversation continued until Tamerlan’s father, Anzor, came home from work.

“It was late, like midnight,” Khozhugov said. “His father comes in and says, ’Why is Misha here so late and still in our house?’ He asked it politely. Tamerlan was so much into the conversation he didn’t listen.”

Khozhugov said Tamerlan’s mother, Zubeidat, told him not to worry. “’Don’t interrupt them,”’ Khozhugov recalled the mother saying. “’They’re talking about religion and good things. Misha is teaching him to be good and nice.”’

As time went on, Tamerlan and his father argued about the young man’s new beliefs.

“When Misha would start talking, Tamerlan would stop talking and listen. It upset his father because Tamerlan wouldn’t listen to him as much,” Khozhugov said. “He would listen to this guy from the mosque who was preaching to him.”

Anzor became so concerned that he called his brother, worried about Misha’s effects.

“I heard about nobody else but this convert,” Tsarni said. “The seed for changing his views was planted right there in Cambridge.”

It was not immediately clear whether the FBI has spoken to Misha or was attempting to.

Texas town begins long recovery in aftermath of fertilizer plant explosion

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST, Texas — From money, food and clothing to new appliances and crews armed with chain saws, help is pouring into the tiny Texas town where a fertilizer plant exploded.

As the donations come in, how long and how much it will take for West to come back aren’t yet known. Residents have just started burying the 14 people who died in last week’s blast and some don’t yet know what happened to their homes. They’re struggling to replace missing medications and documents. Others are just starting to work with insurance companies to figure out how much money they’ll get for repairs.

The explosion last Wednesday at West Fertilizer left a crater more than 90 feet (27 metres) wide and blasted the walls and windows off dozens of buildings in the town of 2,700.

Nickole Hayes’ family is among those who lived closest to the blast who haven’t yet been allowed back into their homes. Hayes and her family are living in a home offered by a doctor in nearby Hillsboro. She said she was thankful for others’ generosity, including a donated washer and dryer that came just as the family was needing clean clothes. She said she had insurance on her home, which is a few hundred yards from the blast site, but adjusters had not been able to survey it yet.

Around town, trucks carrying food and bottled water have become a familiar sight. City officials are running out of room to store the items people are sending. A federal emergency declaration allowed up to $5 million in federal assistance to be given to the state, which can give the money to local agencies for such things as shoring up damaged structures, emergency repairs and demolition and even barricades.

State investigators have not yet reached a damage estimate in dollars. “It’s too early,” said Josh Havens, a spokesman for Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

At the outer edges of the blast zone, residents have been allowed back to collect belongings. Insurance adjusters and crews to board up homes and start the cleanup are on their way.

“It’s starting, and it’ll get bigger and bigger as we go, but we want to do it in stages,” said Steve Vanek, the city’s mayor pro tempore.

Vanek has been able to return to his home and said he’s seen repair trucks and insurance adjusters come through as the process of rebuilding began. He’s renting a house on the outskirts of West in the meantime.

The Red Cross and about 30 other agencies established a joint assistance centre at a Knights of Columbus hall north of the plant. Inside one building were dozens of tables with lawyers, insurance officials and nurses.

Jan George, a volunteer from Florida, said the Red Cross will of-

fer people money for one month’s rent and a security deposit. Gift cards to buy other necessities are also available, she said.

Meanwhile, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption, south of the blast site, the family of Mariano C. Saldivar held one of the first of several funerals scheduled for this week. Saldivar was inside his apartment when the nearby fertilizer plant exploded.

A native of Mexico, Saldivar had retired to West after working in the warehousing industry in California, according to the funeral home that arranged the service. More than 100 people attend his funeral service Tuesday.

A choir used acoustic guitars and a harmonica to perform Spanish-language songs. The Rev. Ed Karasek, speaking in both Spanish and English, talked about Saldivar’s smile and a greying moustache similar to his own.

A memorial service for first responders is scheduled for Thursday at a basketball arena in nearby Waco.

President Barack Obama is expected to attend what one organizer, Joe Ondrasek, called a “Texas-style sendoff.”

Investigators are still working at the site of West Fertilizer, said Robert Champion, the Dallas office chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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