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Dreeshen on the attack RED DEER MP SUPPORTS ANTI-TRUDEAU PAMPHLET

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF While some Conservative MPs have come out this week to say they will not be sending out their party’s most

recent attack on new Liberal leader Justin Trudeau to constituents, Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen is not among them.

The new mailouts — called “ten-percenters” because they can be sent to 10 per cent of all households in an MPs riding — feature an informal photo of Trudeau, the Toryism that he is “in way over his head,” and the headline ‘Inexperience,’ under which are list-

ed some of Trudeau’s past jobs, such as camp counsellor, bungee jumping coach and drama teacher.

On the other side is Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the word ‘Experience,’ and a list of government achievements.

“I’ve sat across from the member from Papineau (Trudeau) here for five years and in that time I can’t say that I’ve ever heard or seen anything that

really gives me any great confidence in his leadership capabilities, so I don’t have a problem with our party’s categorization of him,” said Dreeshen from Ottawa.

Unlike similar Tory television ads, the mailouts are on the taxpayer’s dime, funded through the party’s Commons budget.

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Brandon Stennes of Border Paving unloads pylons near the 32nd Street and 40th Avenue intersection in Red Deer on Wednesday. Drivers should look for temporary closure of 32nd Street’s westbound curb lane as the company begins work on Monday. The sidewalk from Spruce Drive to 30th Avenue is being replaced with a three-metre-wide asphalt trail in a project expected to take up to six weeks.

Indoor soccer centre planned

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Fatalities bring danger into focus in area towns An artist’s rendering of the proposed indoor soccer centre on the Red Deer City Soccer Association site in Edgar Park.

The Red Deer City Soccer Association plans to build the largest indoor soccer facility in the province.

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“It’s an open structure with fabric covering and field turf,” explained RDCSA treasurer and facility chairman Alan Peturson, adding it won’t be air supported.

In communities throughout Central Alberta, the train is a common sight — but also a dangerous one.

Thirteen people have been killed at train crossings in Canada in the first three months of 2013 alone.

And last week Cody Ghostkeeper, 23, of Pritchard, B.C., was killed after being struck by a train in Olds while walking across a track at a marked crossing.

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The building, to be located on the southeast corner of their soccer field in Edgar Park, will be 137 metres long, 76 metres wide and 24 metres high (450 feet long, 250 feet wide and 80 feet tall). It will have room for three sevenversus-seven fields or a full field, along with a warm-up areas and

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Sittler remembers ‘greatest team ever’ FORMER FAMOUS MAPLE LEAF IN TOWN FOR GALA

Hockey Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler may be best known for his 10-point game with the Toronto Maple Leafs but his best memory came while playing for Team Canada.

In 1976 Sittler was on one of the greatest teams to ever suit up for Canada and included the likes of Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Bobby Clarke, Guy Lafleur, Denis Potvin, Frank Mahovlich and other hockey greats.

Sittler, who was in Red Deer for the Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation gala said scoring the tournament winning overtime goal against Czechoslovakia in the inaugural Canada Cup series is one of his fondest memories.

“I never won a Stanley Cup but I was on a Canada Cup team,” said Sittler, 62. “There were 19 guys (including coaches) off that team that have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. I think it was probably one of the greatest Canadian teams ever.”

Sittler retired in 1985 after 15 years in the NHL and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989. Sittler

played most notably for the Leafs, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings.

Earlier in 1976, Sittler would set the record for most points in a game that would prove to be tough to crack.

Sittler scored six goals and set up four others for a total of 10 points against the Boston Bruins.

Sittler said he didn’t give the record much thought at the time.

In the high-scoring late 1970s and early 1980s, he figured Wayne Gretzky or Mario Lemieux would set a new one.

“They didn’t,” said Sittler.

“We’re still here. Thirty-seven years later. It’s going to be difficult to break.

To be honest with you I hope it isn’t.

It’s nice to hold it and have something to hold onto like that.”

Sittler said the nice thing about that record is that he set it against one of the Original Six teams, the Boston Bruins and it was played on Hockey Night in Canada.

These days Sittler can be usually found lending a hand through charity work and working with the Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment Inc. in Toronto.

On Wednesday night, Sittler shared

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ATTACK: Some won’t use At least seven Conservative MPs have said recently that they would not be sending out the antiTrudeau material in their ridings, Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson among them.

“I don’t use that type of householder. I haven’t heard from anyone who’s going to either,” he told the Canadian Press.

Dreeshen said he would not comment on what his party colleagues choose to do. For him, “it’s an awareness issue.”

“I’m confident in what I do and the message that we have to give to our constituents,” said Dreeshen.

He added that he is comfortable with the negative mailouts being taxpayer-funded, saying every party has the freedom to do with their mailout allotment as it chooses.

Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins and Wild Rose MP Blake Richards were not available for comment Wednesday. The flyers are to be distributed June 1. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

SOCCER: Funding needed The field turf will be 2.5 inches thick. It is designed to hold up under excessive use by soccer, rugby, football and baseball.

“It will be a facility that can also handle rugby and indoor practices for football and baseball,” added Peturson. “It’s something that we’ll be able to get a lot of use out of. It’s a unique structure that can be leased out and we’re working with the city on that.”

The idea of an indoor structure was brought up last year and accepted by the board. If everything falls into place, the $6.5-million facility will be ready for the 2014 indoor season.

“We hope to get a shovel in the ground by early 2014,” explained Peturson.

But first things first and that’s making sure they get the funding in place.

“We’re talking with a lot of business interests and they’re excited,” said Peturson. “We’re also talking with the city and hope to get their support, although no numbers have been discussed. But mainly it will be the business community.”

Peturson added that the Alberta Soccer Association is interested in moving to Red Deer with the structure used as a technical site “similar to Hockey

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Former Toronto Maple Leaf great Darryl Sittler spoke at the 4th annual Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation gala at the Black Knight Inn on Wednesday night. Sittler spoke about his hockey glory days, his faith and his charity work. some highlights from his career but he also got serious when he talked about his charity work, his relationship with Terry Fox, and the loss of his wife Wendy to colon cancer in 2001.

Sittler said he has learned through his life that turning a negative into a positive is important.

He cited Terry Fox’s story and his own work raising awareness about colon cancer.

“I’ve learned with my own experiences when I get involved in a charity or by assisting somebody in their life ... that I’ve never ever regretted it,” said Sittler, the Leafs first pick and eighth overall pick in the 1970 NHL entry draft.

Alberta and their moving to RDC to use their new facilities when they’re built.”

“This will be a great addition to the city as we’re centrally located and will be an excellent location for indoor provincials and even national finals at some time, but then we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves,” Peturson added. “Right now it’s still baby steps, but we’re excited what we do see.”

A couple of years ago, it looked as if the RDCSA would have to move from its Edgar Park location.

That’s no long the case, said Peturson.

“Long-term plans do change and they’re not looking at moving us,” he said. “And if it ever got to that point, the building is moveable, although we’d have to put in new turf.”

One of the advantages of the new structure is the room to play seven versus seven and not have to use boards like those in place at the Collicutt Centre.

“Canadian soccer is going away from the boards because of injuries and also with the field turf the players aren’t always on concrete,” said Peturson.

While the structure will be mainly used during the winter, it will be available for the traditional game as well.

“Especially in the spring when it’s still cold or raining, or the fields aren’t ready,” said Peturson.

“As well, look at the college provincials last year.

They had terrible weather and could have held the championships indoors if we had the facility.” drode@reddeeradvocate.com

RAIL: Dangers Apparently alone, police said he walked in front of a freight train at the 50th Street crossing in downtown Olds around 3:45 a.m. on April 23.

In Blackfalds, there have been two reported cases of people illegally putting train ties on the tracks or crossing the tracks where they shouldn’t.

Two Canadian Pacific Police Service members were in the town north of Red Deer on Wednesday talking about rail safety.

“Anywhere there is a section of railway track people are going to be crossing it,” said Sgt. Doug Marianchuk of the police service. “We can’t be everywhere at once.

“In these small towns they’re used to the railway, they grew up with the railway and they don’t quite understand the dangers that are involved with being around that.”

This week being public rail safety week, representatives from both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway are out in rural Alberta communities discussing the issue.

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According to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, in 2012 there were 189 crossing collisions resulting in 31 fatalities and 32 serious injuries. Up to March 2013, there have been 13 fatalities.

CN police inspector Ben Tessier said any interaction between the public and trains is serious.

“We do a lot of education in schools and for community groups as well as enforcement.”

Trespassing and level crossing safety remain his greatest concerns.

“People need to be reminded that trespassing is both illegal and dangerous.”

The CP line that runs north-south through Blackfalds has been the site of two incidents where objects were placed on the tracks and struck by a train.

“There is a little more of a police presence now, until we find out who may or may not be responsible,” said Marianchuk.

The investigation is still open. Charges for putting the ties on the tracks include a criminal mischief charge, which has a maximum sentence of 10 years jail for mischief to property worth more than $5,000.

But for simply walking across the train tracks at a spot other than a controlled intersection, there is a provincial fine of $287 or a criminal charge under the Railway Safety Act, which is a $10,000 fine and/or six months in jail. Someone convicted of the criminal charge would then have a criminal record.

“Railway property is dangerous,” said Sgt. Darryl Harper of CP Police Service. “It is very unsafe to be around and it is also illegal to be on it. That’s the point we try to get across.

“If we can do that through education that is wonderful, unfortunately some people need to be taught through enforcement.”

One of the scariest situations for train crews is when people walk across the tracks in front of them.

“There is virtually nothing they can do,” said Marianchuk.

“It’s not like a vehicle that has a steering wheel in it. They’re put in a tough spot because they can’t move that train out of the way and it’s not going to stop in time.”

Drivers should never race a train to get through a level crossing and they should pay attention to weather conditions, since they can make seeing lights and crossing barriers difficult.

An elderly Sylvan Lake man and his dog were killed in March 2012 when a blizzard’s heavy snow and slick roads contributed to a CN train hitting his car at the 50th Street level crossing.

“They must drive for the conditions to take the visibility into consideration.”

CN’s line runs east and west through Sylvan Lake. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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“Every day you get up and you have an opportunity to do different things.

It’s a choice.”

Sittler said if you sit on the sidelines and do nothing, nothing will change or get better.

“But if you choose to get involved, you might and can make a difference,” said the 62-year-old. “It will come back to you in different ways.”

All the proceeds from the gala will go back into Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools student projects and initiatives.

Last year the gala featuring Corner Gas comedian Brent Butt brought in $36,000. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Tories, Katz cleared of misdeeds IN $430,000 KATZ GROUP ELECTION DONATION

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

EDMONTON — Election officials have cleared Alberta’s Progressive Conservative party and Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz of wrongdoing in a $430,000 campaign contribution last year.

Critics say the case has exposed loopholes in campaign funding rules that are so gaping, such contributions should be banned altogether.

Chief electoral officer Brian Fjeldheim says there’s no evidence that a $430,000 bank draft organized by Katz and delivered to Premier Alison Redford’s Tories a week before voting day in April 2012 broke fundraising rules.

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He confirmed the money was delivered to Redford’s party on April 16, 2012.

The cash represented 20 per cent of the entire Tory campaign war chest.

“Because of a perceived urgency (by the Tories) to utilize funds to purchase advertising during the final week of the campaign, the legal propriety of a bulk donation was discussed and subsequently agreed upon,” wrote Fjeldheim.

Redford’s team won last year’s April 23 election handily with 61 seats to 17 for the Wildrose party in the 87-seat legislature.

The donation made headlines last fall when news reports said the money may have come in one $430,000 cheque from Katz alone.

Katz and Edmonton city councillors have been seeking $100 million in provincial money for a new hockey rink for the National Hockey League Oilers.

Redford has refused, but has said the city is free to use infrastructure grant money it gets from the province.

Fjeldheim said his investigation showed that Katz’s friends, family and related corporations contributed properly and that the money was paid soon after the bank draft was sent.

The one exception, said Fjeldheim, was the Katz Group’s chief financial officer. Paul Marcaccio splits his time between Alberta and Ontario.

Fjeldheim deemed Ontario to be the primary residence, making Marcaccio ineligible to donate to Alberta elections.

Marcaccio and the Tory party have said Marcaccio’s $25,000 contribution was returned. The elections office has given him a letter of reprimand.

In Calgary, Redford said the party is pleased with Fjeldheim’s conclusions and stands by what it said in the fall. “We were confident with respect to the work that we had done.”

Justice Minister Jonathan Denis said last fall that Katz, his family and friends were smeared in what Denis called an Opposition “Wildrose witch hunt.”

“It’s time they stop maligning these individuals and actually go and apologize,” Denis said at the time.

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith said even though Fjeldheim has decided that most of the money was donated according to policy, the donation violated the spirit of the rules and the Tories should pay it all back.

“Even if Elections Alberta doesn’t see anything wrong with a single entity delivering hundreds of thousands of dollars to a party in this manner, Albertans certainly do,” said Smith.

NDP critic Rachel Notley said if corporations are allowed to play fast and loose with funding rules, it’s time to scrap union and corporate donations altogether.

Unions are deep-pocket supporters for the NDP. Notley said a ban on those donations would take a $200,000 bite out of the party’s bottom line, but suggested it would be worth it.

“This decision ensures that any corporation can drive a great big truck through an ever-growing set of loopholes in our financing legislation in order to make huge donations,” she said.

Liberal Leader Raj Sherman agreed.

“Politics in Alberta is too much about money and not enough about people,” he said.

“Democracy cannot be for sale, or even appear to be for sale.”

Cancer care part of big plan RED DEER TO PLAY A BIGGER ROLE IN ALBERTA’S NEW 20-YEAR STRATEGY TO IMPROVE CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Construction of the new Central Alberta Cancer Centre will allow Red Deer to play a bigger role in Alberta’s new 20-year strategy to improve care for cancer patients, says Alberta Health Services.

“The new Central Alberta Cancer Centre with its new capabilities are really a part of the plan,” said Dr. Paul Grundy, senior vice-president and senior medical director of CancerControl Alberta, on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the province announced the development of CancerControl Alberta, a new division within Alberta Health Services. It will bring all of Alberta’s cancer facilities and programs under one umbrella.

The province wants to reduce wait times for treatment, generate more seamless care and improve the use of leading-edge research and clinical trials to support patient care.

A new billion-dollar cancer centre in Calgary will serve outpatients, inpatients and cancer research and the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton is getting $67 million in upgrades.

Grundy said Red Deer won’t see the “test tube” research, but patients could be recruited for clinical trials and research will be possible into the delivery of care.

“If we develop a better way of doing something, whether we develop that in Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer, we’re trying to develop better mechanisms so those innovations and improvements get spread across all of our cancer facilities.”

Construction of the $46-million, two-storey cancer centre at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre started in December 2010 with the grand opening expected in October.

It will triple the size of the centre and expand the current chemotherapy program, in addition to bringing radiation therapy to the city.

“That means it will allow a significant number of cancer patients in Central Alberta to have their entire consultation and treatment in Red Deer,” Grundy said.

“When you talk to rural cancer patients about what was most difficult about their cancer treatment, they will often tell you it’s the disruption to their lives and their families’ lives by having to come all the way into Edmonton or Calgary for so much of their treatment.

Two radiation oncologists and a medical physicist have been hired for Red Deer and recruitment of other staff is going well, he said.

“We may actually start to see patients in September. But for the official opening, we’re targeting October.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Mounties relieved guard strike over

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF RCMP officers from detachments throughout Central Alberta are breathing a sigh of relief after the end of the jail guard illegal strike.

Tasked with covering the day and night shifts of the Red Deer Remand Centre, officers from several area detachments spent their off time as prison guards.

“We didn’t pull any existing resources off the shifts,” said Supt.

Warren Dosko. “We were able to call members in who were on days off.”

The five-day strike, which saw employees at most Alberta correctional facilities picket in support of workers at the Edmonton Remand Centre, ended on Tuesday evening after the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and the provincial government reached a deal.

For the night shift, five off-duty Red Deer RCMP officers were sent to the remand centre to cover the shifts, Dosko said.

Surrounding detachments were responsible for picking up the day shift, which meant 10 off-duty

members were sent to the remand centre.

“That was our short-term strategy,” said Dosko. “Obviously if it had gone long term, we would have had a change in strategy. We were able to cover the shifts with members on days off, without affecting day-to-day policing.”

Dosko said the job the officers had to do in the remand centre is significantly different from their normal job.

“They’re in there as guards.

They’re not carrying their sidearm ... you’re in a different environment and you’re going to work with a different set of tools on your tool belt and the types of work you’re doing is different,” said Dosko.

“It’s a different experience, but it’s not at all a bad experience for some of our younger members who have never done that before.”

Officers who covered the shifts were paid double time. The bill is the provincial government’s responsibility, he said.

After the strike, Premier Alison Redford indicated the provincial government would seek damages from AUPE and a suspension of union dues for up to six months.

Redford said the strike cost about

$1.3 million per day.

AUPE president Guy Smith said his priority is to ensure the commitment made during negotiations and public comments from government ministers and officials that there would be no retribution against individual union members for recent strike-related activities.

“AUPE will deal with the government’s pursuit of a dues suspension and damages in relation to the recent strike activity in the appropriate forums,” said Smith in a press release.

AUPE has paid the $350,000 fine levied against it after being found in contempt of court for violating a labour board relations ruling calling the strike illegal.

The five-day wildcat strike started at the Edmonton Remand Centre after two correctional peace officers were suspended after voicing safety concerns. After employees at the Edmonton facility started the strike, it spread to numerous Alberta correctional facilities, including the Red Deer Remand Centre. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Alberta’s new reality ARE ALBERTA VOTERS FINALLY READY TO MAKE CHOICES BASED ON GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE? Bill Lough, president of the Society of Parents and Friends of Michener Services, gave voice to a demand that all governments elsewhere in Canada face routinely: give us what we want or we’ll vote you out.

That’s been said in Alberta before, in letters to the editor and in small group gatherings, but in reality it’s never had much force — nor even much GREG conviction.

In Alberta, NEIMAN griping about government is about as effective as griping about this past winter, which has been here longer than we care to remember and just won’t go away.

But for the second time in a month, a significant protest gathering marched in Red Deer demanding something the government seems unprepared to give: cancelling the shutdown of Michener

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This is not an Occupy group, Council of Canadians or other similar group that has taken to the streets. I happen to believe government does indeed pay attention to public interest and protest groups, but in Alberta, members of such organizations don’t generally vote Tory, so there’s no power behind anything they demand.

However, the Society of Parents and Friends of Michener Services — and for that matter (I surmise) a significant portion of prison guards picketing on the same day, Tuesday — are part of that large group of true blue voters the Tories cannot afford to lose.

Lough said as much. “We’re going to tunnel under the fortress of the (Progressive Conservatives) and look for the soft underbelly. We’re going to make them think and make them realize we are voters. We voted them in.

We can vote them out.”

Therein lies the catch-22 of democracy that has finally caught up with the Alberta government.

In other jurisdictions, when significant numbers of voters gather to say what they want, government is under pressure to provide it. But no government anywhere can give people every-

thing they want, not without angering a large group of other voters.

A whole lot of people are looking at the money being spent housing the fragile and aging Michener residents, and suggesting quite a few million dollars a year could be saved using other means of care.

Saving taxpayers money has become important in Alberta once again, and if you’re looking for the soft underbelly of this government, look for a label that reads: “Spending.”

It was interesting to see two Wildrose MLAs at the protest Tuesday.

They represent another side of the catch-22 that governments face.

Wildrose makes daily condemnations of the Alberta government for the way it spends money. Yet here were Joe Anglin and Kerry Towle, demanding that the expense at Michener continue — and hoping to build party support by doing so.

No talk here about privatizing longterm care, no siree. They’re solidly with the provincial labour union and families of residents on this one. And if you’re ready to believe that, then by all means vote Wildrose.

If the NDP is consistently ignored by both government and voters, at least

their leader Brian Mason’s comments at this protest are consistent. “The government has allocated in this year’s budget $10 million not to keep (Michener) open, but to close it. They have announced that this is actually a budget decision. It’s not driven by improving care for the people in Michener.”

Opposition groups on the right and the left are free to interpret the decision to close Michener in ways that fit their ideology. But if either were government, they would face the same catch-22 the Tories face now.

You can’t always give people what they want.

Government has an obligation to do what’s right for the residents currently living at Michener. I’m not qualified to judge what that would be, but doing what’s right should include consulting the families and guardians of those residents.

After that, it’s damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t. In all other parts of Canada, that’s called government.

It’s taken a long time for this to catch up to Alberta.

Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

No one-size-fits-all solution on foreign workers When you walk into a Tim Hortons in downtown Toronto — or anywhere in Ontario — there is no chance that your double-double is being poured by a temporary foreign worker.

But if you’re at a drivethrough in Northern Alberta, there is a nine-in-10 chance your Timbits are being packaged by a temporary foreign worker, likely from the Philippines.

He or she might be making $12 per hour. Down the road in the Alberta oilsands, jobs that require little more skill than slinging coffee will pay you $28 to $30 per hour.

TIM Much of the debate around HARPER the temporary foreign workers program, which was overhauled by the Conservatives this week, has revolved around skilled tech workers, bank employees, outsourcing, intra-company transfers and Chinese mine workers in British Columbia.

In some parts of the country, however, the issue can be drilled down to who serves you coffee. Drill down farther, and it depends where you are having your coffee break in that particular province.

In plugging loopholes and responding to a public outcry, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government has done something rarely seen in this country — it has angered business, and particularly angered business right in its loyal backyard of Alberta.

But the business community in this country, especially in Alberta, is not about to jump ship.

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The government is playing to a much larger constituency, the broader middle class fearful of foreigners swooping in and taking their jobs, the same votes being chased by NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.

Some of that fear is with merit, but in some parts of this country, there is an Alice-through-the-lookingglass feel to the economy, and there are simply no Canadians available to serve coffee, clean tables or cook pizzas.

Into this tale of two countries, the Conservatives are attempting to inject a one-size-fits-all solution.

There are some 24,000 temporary foreign workers in the restaurant and food services industry in Canada, but 90 per cent are working in three provinces, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

In Saskatchewan in 2011-12, 164 new restaurants opened, but the number of food services workers dropped by 400.

The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan is 3.9 per cent; in Alberta it is 4.8 per cent and in Manitoba it is 4.9 per cent, but there are pockets in the two westernmost provinces where unemployment approaches zero.

“We have had people in working in restaurants in Alberta being recruited by the oilpatch and quitting on the spot and walking out of the restaurant,’’ said Joyce Reynolds, the head of government relations for the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association.

In Ontario, where the unemployment rate sits at 7.7 per cent, there is not a single temporary foreign worker in the food services industry, according to Reynolds.

“The government has overreacted,’’ she says.

While it is true Tim Hortons won’t raise wages to

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lure Canadians instead of looking for the lowest cost employee overseas, the Alberta gap renders that argument largely irrelevant.

The industry argues that when Immigration Minister Jason Kenney challenges it to double and triple down in its search for Canadian workers, many will simply double or triple down on the paperwork because they have already exhausted that search.

Yet, hours before Kenney announced revisions to the program, the Alberta Federation of Labour took to the microphone here to demonstrate that there are also two Albertas.

In 2010, according to AFL president Gil McGowan, when the Alberta economy shed 8,600 jobs, some 22,992 temporary foreign workers were approved in the province.

In Medicine Hat, far from the oilpatch, 10,000 jobs have been lost since 2008, but more than 2,000 temporary foreign workers have arrived.

“In Alberta it is being used to displace Canadian workers,’’ he said.

Foreign workers are flooding the market and apprenticeship opportunities for Canadians are being squandered, he said.

This program clearly means different things to different employers in different parts of the country.

The government is trying to tame a multi-headed monster here and much of what it announced this week was really a vow to enforce provisions already on the book.

The Harper government may have upset some Hortons franchisees, but it is betting it has allayed some of the fears of those inside sipping coffee, at least temporarily.

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Harper assailed for budget cuts

MAN PLANS TO FIGHT SEATBELT TICKET, WANTS APOLOGY

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SASKATOON — When Steve Simonar was pulled over by police in the past, he says officers would quickly question why he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt while behind the wheel. Then they realized why.

He has no arms.

He says the surprised officers usually looked him over and let him off with “have a nice day.”

“Nobody ever gave me a seatbelt ticket because, you know, I can’t wear one. I can’t put it on,” Simonar explained Wednesday.

The owner of a Saskatoon construction company is fighting his first seatbelt ticket, a $175-fine issued last week during a city traffic blitz.

Simonar said he was angry and hurt by the fine and plans to file a complaint with Saskatoon police. He wants the officer who approved the ticket to rip it up and apologize.

“I’m a rare bird ... and that’s what kind of makes this whole thing stupid,” he said. “I’m the exception to the rule and it has to be treated that way.”

Back in 1985, Simonar had finished a summer day of sailing on Big Shell Lake, north of Saskatoon, with two of his young children and a friend. The kids were on the beach and the men were pulling the boat onto shore when its mast hit a power line.

Simonar said his buddy died instantly and he was rushed to hospital. Doctors were unable to save his arms, which had burned from the inside out. They amputated both limbs to his shoulders.

The 55-year-old, who is married and now has four children, needs help each day doing most things, such as getting dressed and eating. But he can drive on his own.

He has had many vehicles modified over the years so he can drive with his feet. His left foot turns a small steering wheel near the floor and his right foot works the gas and brake pedals.

He also uses his feet to open the door of his pickup truck and turn the key in the ignition.

Simonar said shortly after he lost his arms, he passed a driving test using his feet. And Saskatchewan Government Insurance has approved all of his modified vehicles.

He also used to carry a doctor’s note explaining the obvious: he can’t put on a seatbelt. He didn’t know the rules had changed requiring him to apply to SGI for a medical exemption.

SGI spokeswoman Kellie Brinkworth said doctors were previ-

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Steve Simonar sits in his modified pickup truck in Saskatoon, Sask., Wednesday. Police say they have safety concerns about Simonar who has no arms and was caught driving without wearing a seatbelt. ously allowed to grant the exemptions. In 2000, legislation changed requiring approval from SGI with a doctor’s note.

“At that time, we sent a letter to every person with an existing exemption letting them know about the change and what would be required to maintain their exemption,” Brinkworth said.

Six permanent seatbelt exemptions were approved in the province last year, she said.

Simonar said he didn’t know about the requirement until police pulled him over last Thursday during the checkstop. An RCMP officer first walked up to his window and then called over a supervising city police officer.

Simonar said the Mountie didn’t want to issue the ticket but the city constable was adamant.

“He said, ‘Well, if you can’t wear a seatbelt, then you shouldn’t be driving.’

“It just blew me away.”

Saskatoon police spokeswoman Alyson Edwards said the force is concerned for the man’s safety and the safety of the public.

“Wearing a seatbelt is the law.

We realize there are people who have different needs and they can apply and be granted medical exemptions. And in those cases we would not write tickets, but this gentleman did not have that.”

Edwards said the officer gave Simonar information on how to apply for a seatbelt exemption.

The constable and the staff sergeant in charge of the Saskatoon

police traffic unit then met with Simonar on Wednesday to explain why they issued the ticket.

And how they legally can’t withdraw it.

“The staff sergeant certainly wanted to try and bring about some understanding on both sides and get our point across,” she said.

“We had to issue a ticket to someone who we really didn’t want to issue a ticket to ... but we can’t just simply look away and say, ‘drive on.”’

Simonar described the meeting as a waste of time. The officer who ordered the ticket was firm and told him all drivers need to be treated the same.

“I told him, ‘You think this is over? This is so far from over. I still maintain you’re going to rip this ticket up and you’re going to give me an apology, even if you don’t like it.’

“He just sat there so smug and ignorant and arrogant, just rolling his eyes.”

Simonar said he is already in the process of applying for a medical exemption. And, since police probably won’t get rid of the ticket, he’ll be fighting it in traffic court.

He earlier fought a parking fine in court, arguing he was unable to plug coins in the meter, he said.

He lost.

He said the prosecutor told the judge Simonar should have been able to use his teeth to put in some change.

OTTAWA — The Harper government is under fire for cutting Elections Canada’s budget even as the agency struggles to address rampant procedural errors and widespread allegations of cheating during the last federal vote.

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair charged Wednesday that the eight per cent cut to the election watchdog’s annual budget is symptomatic of a government that has no respect for democratic institutions.

“The Conservatives should be doing anything but cutting Elections Canada,” Mulcair said.

“We’re not coming to defence of our democratic institutions. The vote is the essential part and, if we can’t even guarantee that the people who are voting are entitled to vote and that could throw off the results of the election, then all is being lost.”

Prime Minister Stephen Harper countered that “the suggestions for savings at Elections Canada were produced by Elections Canada itself” after the last federal election in 2011.

However, the cut — amounting to a loss of $7.5 million annually — was not exactly voluntary.

“Elections Canada was asked to follow the spirit and intent of the government’s strategic and operational review,” agency spokesperson Diane Benson said, referring to across-the-board spending reductions imposed by the government last year.

The agency did, however, make its own choices about which programs to cut back.

Controversy over the watchdog’s budget was triggered by a report, commissioned by Elections Canada, which concluded that the integrity of Canada’s electoral process is at “serious risk” due to rampant procedural errors made by polling officials.

The report, released Tuesday, blamed overly complex rules and poorly trained polling officers for the fact that errors were made in the majority of the paperwork filled out during the 2011 federal election for electors who needed to prove their eligibility to vote.

An audit of the paperwork found officials made “systemic” errors in 165,000 cases — 500 per riding, on average. The errors were serious, of the kind that have led courts to overturn election results in the past, the report said.

In the Commons, Harper noted the report made recommendations to deal with the “quality control issues” exposed by the audit. The government will consider those recommendations as it prepares to introduce legislation to reform the Canada Elections Act, he added.

The legislation is meant to deal primarily with ways to prevent a repeat of the abuses that plagued the 2011 election, in which thousands of misleading, automated phone calls directed voters to the wrong polling stations.

It was to have been introduced last month but was delayed at the last minute.

Mulcair said the Conservatives have “shown consistently that they’re willing to cheat” to win and cutting the budget of the agency that polices elections is in keeping with that. He cited the robocall affair and the so-called in-and-out scandal, which allowed the party to spend beyond its legal limit during the 2006 campaign.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau echoed that sentiment, arguing that the budget cut is part of a worrying pattern by Conservatives to discourage Canadians from taking part in the democratic process.

“For me it’s an indication that the Conservatives have understood that the less people turn out to vote, the better it is for them.”

Recommendations on tax havens don’t go far enough, MPs say OTTAWA — Banks and other financial institutions should have the power to find out who’s actually behind corporations that stash money in offshore tax havens, says a House of Commons committee.

In a report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, the Commons finance committee also urges the Conservative

government to close tax loopholes and develop laws that crack down on those who avoid paying their share.

The report recommends maintaining “taxpayer morale” by publicizing the government’s “ongoing efforts” to ensure fairness in Canada’s tax system.

The main opposition parties, saying the recommendations don’t go far enough, issued supplementary reports.

The NDP and Liberals want the government to calculate and publish the

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North American Aerospace Defence Command exercises are held regularly to prepare for anything from hijackings to air space violations.

Most of the flights were to be done at high altitude.

NORAD was advising residents who might see or hear fighter jets not to be alarmed.

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Three more arrested in Boston bombing case

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This courtroom sketch signed by artist Jane Flavell Collins shows defendants Dias Kadyrbayev, left, and Azamat Tazhayakov appearing in front of Federal Magistrate Marianne Bowler at the Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston, Mass., Wednesday.

The two college friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, and another man, were arrested and charged with removing a backpack containing hollowed-out fireworks from Tsarnaev’s dorm room.

BOSTON — Three college friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were arrested and accused Wednesday of removing a backpack containing hollowed-out fireworks from Tsarnaev’s dorm room three days after the attack to keep him from getting into trouble.

In court papers, the FBI said one of them threw the backpack in the garbage — it was later found in a landfill by law enforcement officers — after the young men concluded from news reports that Tsarnaev was one of the bombers.

Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19-yearolds from Kazakhstan, were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice by concealing and destroying evidence. Robel Phillipos, 19, who graduated from the prestigious Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School with Tsarnaev, was charged with lying to investigators about the visit to Tsarnaev’s room.

The three were not accused of any involvement in the bombing itself. But in a footnote in the court papers outlining the charges, the FBI said that about a month before the bombing, Tsarnaev told Tazhayakov and Kadyrbayev that he knew how to make a bomb.

The lawyers for the Kazakh students said their clients had nothing to do with the bombing and were just as shocked by the crime as everyone else.

Phillipos’ attorney, Derege Demissie, said outside court: “The only allegation is he made a misrepresentation.”

At a court appearance in the afternoon, the Kazakh students did not request bail and will be held for another hearing May 14. Phillipos was held for a hearing on Monday.

Three people were killed and more than 260 injured on April 15 when two bombs exploded near the finish line.

Tamerlan Tsarnaev died after a gunfight with police days later.

His younger brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, a 19-yearold sophomore at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, was captured and lies in a prison hospital.

Investigators have not said whether the pressure cooker bombs used in the attacks were made with gunpowder extracted from fireworks.

Tazhayakov and Kadyrbayev have been held in jail for more than a week on allegations they violated their student visas by not regularly going to class at UMassachusetts. All three men charged Wednesday began attending UMass with Tsarnaev in 2011, according to the FBI. If convicted, Kadyrbayev

and Tazhayakov could get up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Phillipos faces a maximum of eight years behind bars and a $250,000 fine.

Authorities allege that on the night of April 18, after the FBI released surveillancecamera photos of the bombing suspects and the three men suspected their friend was one of them, they went to Tsarnaev’s dorm room.

Before Tsarnaev’s roommate let them in, Kadyrbayev showed Tazhayakov a text message from Tsarnaev that read: “I’m about to leave if you need something in my room take it,” according to the FBI. When Tazhayakov learned of the message, “he believed he would never see Tsarnaev alive again,” the FBI said in the affidavit.

It was not clear from the court papers whether authorities believe that was an instruction from Tsarnaev to his friends to destroy evidence.

Once inside Tsarnaev’s room, the men noticed a backpack containing fireworks, which had been opened and emptied of powder, the FBI said.

The FBI said that Kadyrbayev knew when he saw the empty fireworks that Tsarnaev was involved in the bombings and decided to remove the backpack from the room “in order to help his friend Tsarnaev avoid trouble.”

U.S. institute says NKorea nuclear reactor nearing completion

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — North Korea is nearing completion of a light-water reactor that is primarily intended to generate electricity but which could add to concern over its nuclear program, a U.S.-based institute said Wednesday.

Satellite photos, the latest taken this month, show the North appears to be putting finishing external touches to the reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex, according to 38 North, the website of the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington. The reactor could potentially begin operation within a year or so, although considerable technical hurdles remain, 38 North says in its analysis.

Light-water reactors are best-suited for electricity generation, and U.S. academics who visited the site in 2010 when construction of the reactor began said it appeared designed for that pur-

pose. It might be adapted to produce plutonium for weapons, but North Korea already has what’s known as a gasgraphite reactor, which provides an easier option for making bomb fuel.

North Korea announced in early April it was restarting the older reactor from which it is estimated to have derived enough plutonium for a halfdozen bombs before it was shuttered in 2007 during aid-for-disarmament negotiations. The announcement came amid a torrent of war threats from Pyongyang after the U.N. Security Council tightened sanctions in response to a nuclear test explosion in February, the North’s third.

38 North says if North Korea has produced enough low-enriched uranium to run the new reactor, it could commence the lengthy process of starting it up in the coming weeks, and be fully operational during the first half of 2014.

British man dies crossing ice cap THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — A 37-year-old British adventurer has died and two others with him suffered frostbite injuries as they tried to cross Greenland’s ice cap on a charity hike, officials said Wednesday.

The British Foreign Office said Philip Goodeve-Docker died and two others on the trek remained hospitalized.

On Friday, the three-man expedition got caught by a strong cold wind that sweeps across the eastern part of the vast icecap, according to Poul Petersen, a spokesman for the police

in Greenland. A rescue helicopter was not able to reach the men until Saturday because of the bad weather and by that time Goodeve-Docker was dead, he said.

The survivors were flown to Britain via Iceland after first being treated at a hospital in Tasiilaq on Greenland’s east coast, 180 kilometres (112 miles) south of the Arctic Circle, Petersen said. Goodeve-Docker’s body was being sent later to Britain, he said.

Goodeve-Docker embarked on the trip to raise money for charity in honour of his grandfather who died two years ago.

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“Pyongyang is probably planning to build additional power reactors to end its electricity shortage and help solve its economic problems. It may have some residual ability to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons, but the biggest concern about these reactors is whether they are safe or not,” said Joel Wit, a former State Department official and editor of 38 North.

North Korea lacks experience in designing and running light-water reactors and there’s no international oversight of its nuclear program. Containing the nuclear fuel and keeping

the reactor cool pose major challenges — as would unforeseen events like natural disasters that caused a meltdown in Japan’s Fukushima reactor in 2011, the analysis says.

Aerial images indicate the North has made rapid headway in the past year on constructing the reactor, although installation of its water and electrical connections is incomplete.

And there are signs that equipment was moved inside the reactor during the fall. That’s where the bulk of the work is now likely being done — beyond satellite eye’s view.

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Progress reported on fisheries management The Alberta Fisher- regulation: “Total catch ies Round Table met at and release; no bait.” the Sheraton Hotel in Both are radical conRed Deer on a blizzardy cepts, and a more moderApril 13th, ate solution and made is expected, progress toconsidering ward fisheries the quality management of the people and regulation working on changes, some the project. long overdue.

RestoraDr. Darryl tion of the Smith, of Val“accidenleyview, new tally” deFish Commitleted mandatee chairman tory barbless of the Alberta hook regulaFish and Game tion remains Association, an issue.

BOB made a preThe Round SCAMMELL sentation on Table heard shortening and that the few simplifying Algovernment berta’s volumiscientists nous (90+ pages of fine left standing accept that print) Sportfishing Reg- there is little difference ulations, a concept that in mortality of released has long been mulled by fish, regardless of wheth“stakeholders” such as er the hook was barbed the AFGA and govern- or not.. ment fisheries managers.

But there is also a This time agreement group of anglers and a was reached to proceed few biologists who feel toward considerable the mandatory barbless change in 2015. regulation should be reHow do you reduce instated because it might and simplify such a tome lead to quicker and easifull of niggling and pig- er releases. gling? Dr. Smith will A large majority of atshow you the regulations tendees at the Round Taof a good fishing juris- ble meeting do not like diction or two that are barbless and favoured a printed on a 2X4-inch voluntary approach supcard. ported by angler educaA respected Alberta tion. fisheries biologist, now Coming soon, the retired, Carl Hunt, of Ed- meeting learned, are son, sometimes says, just considerable licenca little tongue in cheek, ing changes, including that we need only one the end of the sacred,

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ages-old free fishing for seniors, apparently because, besides needing their money, we need to know how many of them fish.

That will get the geezers talking in tongues, including that, in a free and democratic society, all anglers should pay to fish, including the equally uncounted hordes of Alberta anglers under 16, Cyberspace is snapping, crackling and popping with anger over government privatization of predator control everywhere in Alberta, except for oil sands country where our government sets out poisons and strafes wolves from helicopters, allegedly to save the already doomed woodland caribou from extinction, but actually to rid the area’s energy industry of any need to be concerned with any wildlife.

In a March 27th release, The Alberta Wilderness Association charges that “decisions on Alberta’s wolf population are being made by local authorities and hunting groups with funding from foreign special interest groups, and the Alberta government seems unwilling, or unable, to do anything to intervene.”

“This isn’t a question of whether or not wolves should be controlled,” says Carolyn Campbell,

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Not all cougars make it to a tree ahead of a pack of wolves.

AWA conservation specialist, “it’s a question of who gets to decide what wolf numbers should be.

Why should that be decided by incentive funding from foreign hunting groups, with no input from the Alberta pub-

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Season-opener brown trout eyes the (barbless?) fly that fooled him.

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Worse, actually, local hunting groups, in Rocky Mountain House and Sundre, for example are also involved in offering $300 bounties to trappers for each wolf killed, mainly in snares. Central Alberta opponents allege that more deer than wolves are killed by the program. ● Colleague and friend, Myrna Pearman emails a recent great picture of a cougar feeding on a deer kill 8 to 10 km. west, as the raven flaps, of my Stump Ranch.

Days later she sends a series of shots from the same area of a prime grizzly feeding on a highly fragrant dead horse.

That griz better be careful: two years ago out that way, one of our endangered grizzlies was strangled to death in one of those private wolf-bounty snares, and it was either shoveled and shut up, or hushed up by the government, maybe both.

When I was a small boy, I read Roderick Haig-Brown’s 1934 book, Panther, a coming of age story of a cougar and was devastated when, virtually in the last sentence, the feline hero was killed by a pack of wolves.

Woodsman HaigBrown was ahead of his time: recently a study done near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has shown that wolf packs are a major factor in the steep decline in cougar numbers in the area.

Even wolves can’t be all bad, something never considered by “predator” controllers and the armchair “biologists” who pay the private bounties. ● As we slave away here, two emails arrive in a dead heat, the first ones announcing “seasons open,” because they have actually caught fish. Friend Todd Irwin, of Patricia, seeking R&R from calving, braved the wind, ice, and snowdrifts around and the cloudy water in Blood Indian Reservoir, managed a few casts anyway, and surprised himself by taking 40 and 46 cm. rainbows on a bead head black leech. It was probably not his first of the new season, but Ken Short checked in with a 59 cm. brown trout taken from the Bow River on a bead head short black booger.

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

What is first chore when weather warms?

With warm weather comes the question of what outside chore should be completed first. The answer usually depends on which part of the yard is dry.

Stay out of the garden and off the lawn until the soil is dry.

Walking on or working on a wet lawn compacts the soil and injures the grass by tearing the crowns.

When the soil is dry cut back the tops of old perennial plants and remove any annuals that were left in the ground last fall. Remove all weeds as they appear.

Herbaceous top growth could be left in the bed to decompose but it is unsightly LINDA and can harbor insects and TOMLINSON diseases.

It is best removed and

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placed in the compost pile and reapplied to the garden as compost.

Removing the top growth makes it much easier to see plants as they are emerging.

A thin layer of compost can be applied to the flowerbeds once they are clean.

Remove all litter from the lawn. Raking lawns buy hand or mechanically encourages new growth and helps I become green faster.

A fan rake removes the minimal amount of old growth or thatch but catches all the leaves and litter.

This method works well for a thin lawn but not one with a heavy thatch.

A garden rake will remove more of the old growth but is very labour intensive.

It works well for small areas but is very time consuming for larger ones.

Placing a roto-rake bar on the lawn mower will turn it into a dethatcher. As the bar turns the springs come in contact with the ground removing the old thatch.

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The brush sweeps dead grass or thatch from the lawn as it passes over.

With any dethatching method, the more times across the lawn, the more thatch is removed. Healthy lawns should contain approximately ½ inch (1 cm) of thatch.

The thatch keeps the roots at a constant temperature, holds in moisture and provides some nutrients as it breaks down.

Lawns with areas of heavy traffic most often have compacted soil making it hard for plants to grow. To test the soil, stick a screwdriver into the turf.

If it enters easily, the soil structure is good. Areas that are hard to penetrate need to be aerated; have holes poked into the surface.

To aerate use a machine that removes plugs of soil a opposed to just poking holes in the lawn.

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Getting ‘vegucated’ Oatmeal, possibly After a recent viewing of the documentary to share many of the same struggles. Including Vegucated, there was some pretty compelling social functions, family meals, being “that perinformation worth sharing - as well as a few son,” having desires to eat things like cheese, nutritionally controversial food–pas that are and mainly just feeling limited on many of critical to know in your own journey towards their selections. health.

So the real question is — is vegan The documentary features three really healthier? meat and cheese lovers from New As a born and raised Alberta beef York, all with various backgrounds kind of gal, I still have no qualms switching to a vegan diet. with the vegan diet personally. In One, who many could relate to — fact, I really promote mostly plant a single mom working two jobs who based, or vegan foods. was used to pre-packaged fast foods, Some of the healthiest of the peopop and having no time to prepare ple I know are vegan, but more in wholesome meals for her and her a spirulina, superfood, fermented family. Another is a young teenage food, no sugar, really know their girl who is overweight and striving stuff kind of way. to live a healthier life.

Then there’s the gone vegan and They meet with Dr. Fuhrman, gone-back type, which got them KRISTIN author of Eat to Live, a prominent what they needed and felt better FRASER doctor in the field of nutrition and going back to some natural animal disease prevention to get the full products and I must say, some of rundown of blood tests, and physithe least healthy people I know are cal assessments as they venture on vegan as well — in a chips and pop, this journey to what he claims to be processed vegan foods kind of way. the most health supportive diet — a So from a health standpoint I plant based one. don’t believe going vegan for the sake of vegan A plant-based diet, or vegan diet contains is necessarily healthier. no animal products — no meat, no dairy, no I don’t personally believe it is as much the eggs and for some no honey and not even the elimination of animal products as it is the purchase of animal based products, such as higher consumption of fiber and nutrient rich leather or personal care products that have foods, which certainly by default will minibeen animal tested. It incorporates fruits, veg- mize animal products — but from a nutritional etables, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes, as well standpoint there is certainly a lot of argument as sprouted and fermented plant based foods. towards eating some quality animal products The diet is being said to have preventative as well, which then makes it quite the personal and even some reversal effects on things like educated choice. heart disease, diabetes and other prominent What do you believe? If you are considering illnesses in our society. going more of the vegan route just do your best They soon hit the grocery store and get in to stick to whole natural foods — that can somethe kitchen to prepare some delicious vegan times be struggle enough. dishes.

Bottom line — don’t fret about eliminating Not only are they changing what they eat, but anything as much as just upping the vegetation also start on an exercise regime and visit farm- on your plate. ers to understand the way food is produced.

Kristin Fraser, BSc, is a holistic nutritionist The results are pretty profound — both on an and local freelance writer. Her column appears awareness level as well as a nutritional one. every second Thursday. She can be reached at krisAs one could only imagine, they also went on tin@somethingtochewon.ca.

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Oatmeal, in my opinion, is stand that balancing blood possibly the world’s greatest sugar can be a key ingredifood and one of the least eat- ent for weight management, en. oatmeal just happens to be an Only five per all-star in this catcent of all oat crops egory for its slower in the world are consistent digesactually consumed tion. by humans. Don’t Compared to let that fool you many similar though, this grain is grains it produces a powerhouse when a much less drait comes to nutrimatic blood sugar tion. If oatmeal spike upon digesdoesn’t fill a contion. sistent spot within This also means your daily food inthat it will help you take here are four maintain a feeling reasons why maybe of being full longer it should: helping to reduce CABEL ● A large percravings and proMCELDERRY centage of North vide you with more America is becomstable energy leving increasingly els for hours after aware to sensitivities to wheat you eat. gluten, which happens to be in ● Oatmeal is also packed just about everything. with goodness; it’s a great Reactions range from like- source of essential water solly unnoted indigestion and uble B-vitamins, calcium and bloating all the way to major iron. inflammation, fatigue and However, even more imvomiting. portant but less known, is that Oatmeal by comparison Oatmeal is also a great source doesn’t cause such uncomfort- of GLA (Gamma Linolenic able allergic reactions and in Acid) an all important Omega fact can aid in reducing inter- 6 essential fatty acid (in fact nal inflammation which has next to breast milk Oatmeal is been suggested to assist in one of the best known sourcprevention of inflammatory es.) diseases, even cancer. ● By now you likely underPlease see OATMEAL on Page B3

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OATMEAL: Positive contributor Essential fatty acids are used extensively in hormone production, maintaining tissue, and aiding in preventing free radical damage, among many other things.

This links oatmeal to be a positive contributor to reducing cholesterol and reducing risk factors for heart and cardiovascular disease. � Another great reason to eat oatmeal is that it’s very portable.

Having been a personal trainer for well over a decade I can tell you one of the biggest challenges for my clients (and even me) is to be able to eat the right things all throughout a busy day on the run.

Oatmeal only takes minutes to prepare in the morning, it can enjoyably be eaten hot or cold and lasts pretty much the whole day even unrefrigerated.

So there you have it, next time you’re at the grocery store head to the cereal aisle and grab yourself a bag of oats.

To ensure we don’t leave you still somewhat confused know that oatmeal is available in three most common forms.

Steel Cut Oats are the least processed and the best for you, they will contain the highest amounts for nutrients available for your body, they will also take the longest to prepare.

Rolled oats are the most common form available in slow cooking and quick. Slow cooking will be the better choice nutritionally as they are still less processed than the quick variety (and in my opinion taste a lot better.)

Here’s a little final challenge for you for next week to improve your health and find your new favourite breakfast.

Mix 1 cup prepared slow cooking rolled oats with ž cup cottage cheese (or vanilla protein powder but trust me try the cottage cheese), ½ cup strawberries or your other favourite fruit.

Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, walnuts or pecans, and stevia, agave, honey or real maple syrup to sweeten.

This amazing breakfast or snack will provide about 480 cals of top quality nutrition.

(Approximately 65g carbs, 25g protein, 8g fat).

I’d love to hear if you tried it and if you liked it, visit the Personal Training Red Deer Facebook page and let us know.

Cabel McElderry is a local personal trainer and nutrition coach. For more information on fitness and nutrition, visit the Fitness F/X website at www.fitnessfx.com.

If you’re among the 27 million North Americans with asthma, chances are it’s triggered by allergies to airborne irritants in your environment (a whopping 75 per cent of adults with sensitive airways have allergic asthma).

Unfortunately, only 25 per cent of people with asthma know what they’re allergic to and how to avoid the triggers that make their airways constrict, swell and clog up with mucus.

That may be why more than half of all PWA (people with asthma) have at least one asthma attack each year — and why that scary “I can’t breathe� feeling sends a half-million folks to the emergency room annually (and, we hate to add, needlessly kills thousands).

Clearly, if you have allergic asthma, identifying and avoiding your triggers — and setting up a smart asthma treatment plan — could be a lifesaver.

The allergens that are the most common wheezemakers include pollen (especially grass pollen), dust mites, mould, household pests like cockroaches and pets of all kinds.

So you want to get hip to the asthma triggers and start hunting for your hazards.

Here’s how to become an allergy sleuth. � Write down the facts, and nuthin’ but the facts.

Your doc can give you an allergy scratch test to ID some culprits, and then you can keep a daily diary recording where you’ve been, what you’ve done and how your breathing feels. You’ll see patterns that might surprise you.

Ask yourself: Was I outdoors on a high-pollen day?

Did I change bed linens (dust mites thrive in bedding)?

Did I vacuum the rug my dog sleeps on, or visit a friend who has cats?

Did I repot plants or work around damp, wet areas?

Look for trends, and discover situations that seem to consistently trigger an attack.

One tip: Even if you have allergic asthma, non-allergy triggers like cigarette smoke, cold air and exercise also can cause you trouble. � Update (or set up) your asthma action plan. This asthma action and control plan, designed by you and your doctor, includes specifics on using a peak flow meter to check lung function, sets up a routine for taking your controller medications, outlines when to use a quick-relief (rescue) medicine such as an inhaler, and explains how to recognize signs of worsening asthma quickly and when it’s time to get to a hospital or call 911!

A good plan also covers the best ways to sidestep triggers. â—? Reduce your allergic reactions: Ask your doctor if you need allergy medications or immunotherapy treatment to lessen allergic reactions.

A new study in JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association, says you don’t necessarily need to get allergy shots to lessen allergic reactions.

Concerned about your child’s literacy?

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DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN Self-administered daily drops under the tongue, also called sublingual therapy, work just as well! (Their case hasn’t been proven to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration yet, but they’ve been doing it in Europe for years.) � Sidestep triggers: Pay attention to local pollen reports (find yours on TV or online at pollen.com), and stay indoors when counts are highest early morning to midday.

Run the air conditioner during high-pollen periods, and shower when you come indoors to remove sticky pollen from skin and hair.

Keep animal friends out of the bedroom. Wash your pet weekly — or have someone else do it.

Put impermeable, allergen-proof covers (the best have a pore size of 1 micron) on mattresses, box springs and pillows so you’re not exposed to dust mite droppings (that’s what the trigger is, not the mites themselves).

Wash sheets and bedding weekly in hot water of at least 130-140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove all rugs from your bedroom (pet dander and those dead skin cells that dust mites love to munch stay in rugs).

And use washable window treatments.

Fix leaky faucets and moisture problems in and around your house. Use dehumidifiers.

Get help keeping mold-prone areas like bathrooms clean and disinfected.

Cover trash and keep counters and floors free of food and grease to minimize the chance of cockroaches and other pests.

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SOIL: Will shift slightly

Framing nature then nail a plywood backing to the back of the shadow box.

BYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS Once the plugs are removed the soil will shift slightly, filling in the holes.

As a result the soil will be looser allowing roots, and moisture to penetrate easily.

A better root system increases the plants ability to obtain nutrients resulting in a better lawn with less fertilizer.

Plugs can be left on the lawn to break down or they can be gathered and placed in the compost.

Aerators or sweepers are readily available for rent. If possible book ahead as others will also want to use the equipment.

Insure the equipment is clean before entering the yard as dirty lawn equipment can carry dew worms and fairy ring from one lawn to the next.

For those without time or means to transport equipment, there are numerous companies around that are eager for more business.

Ask around to see which one other’s recommend.

Spring might have finally arrived.

In the rush to get caught up with the yard work, please do not compromise the soil structure by working in the yard before the soil is dry.

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

BRING GARDEN WALLS TO LIFE BY FRAMING SUCCULENTS, NOT CANVASES

Looking for a fresh way to liven up your garden walls? Think plants, not paintings.

Living pictures — cuttings of assorted succulents woven together in everything from picture frames to pallet boxes — have caught on among garden designers and landscapers this spring as an easy, modern way to add colour and texture to an outdoor space.

“Living pictures composed of succulents have a gorgeous sculptural quality that work surprisingly well in a number of different esthetics — contemporary, bohemian, Southwestern and more,” says Irene Edwards, executive editor of Lonny home design magazine. “They’re great for urban dwellers with limited space.”

Living pictures are also nearly maintenance-free (i.e. hard to kill). So even beginners or those with the blackest of thumbs can look like the master gardener of the neighbourhood. Here’s how you can create your own living succulent picture:

Almost any succulent can be used for living pictures, though it’s usually best to stick with varieties that stay small, like echeverias and sempervivums, says DIG Gardens co-owner Cara Meyers.

“It’s fun to use varieties of aeoniums and sedums for their fun colours and textures, but they may need a little more maintenance, as they may start to grow out of the picture more,” she says.

Cut off small buds of the succulents for cuttings, leaving a stem of at least a quarter-inch long.

No succulents to snip? You can always buy some at a nursery or trade with other gardeners in your neighbourhood.

Make sure any old bottom leaves are removed, then leave the cuttings on a tray in a cool, shaded area for a few days to form a “scab” on the ends before planting.

Pick your style

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There are a few ways you can go.

For a larger living picture, you can use a wooden pallet, framing out the back like a shadow box. Large, do-it-yourself living wall panels are also for sale online through garden shops like San Francisco’s Flora Grubb Gardens and DIG Gardens based in Santa Cruz, Calif.

But going big right away can be daunting, and bigger also means heavier, so many newbies like California gardening blogger Sarah Cornwall stick with smaller picture or poster frames.

Go vintage with an antique frame or finish, or build your own out of local barn wood. Chunky, streamlined frames like the ones Cornwall bought from Ikea give a more modern feel.

You’ll also need a shadow box cut to fit the back of the frame, and wire mesh or “chicken wire” to fit over the front if you’re going to make your own.

First, nail or screw the shadow box to the back of the frame. A depth of 2 to 3 inches is ideal. Set the wire mesh inside the frame and secure it with a staple gun,

Set the frame mesh-side up on a table and fill with soil, using your hands to push it through the wire mesh openings.

Be sure to use cactus soil, which is coarser than potting soil for better drainage. Some vertical gardeners place a layer of sphagnum moss under and over the soil to hold moisture in when watering.

Take cuttings

Fill in with plants Now comes the fun and creative part.

Lay out the succulent cuttings in the design you want on a flat surface, and poke them into the wire mesh in your frame.

You can start either in one corner or by placing the “focal point” cuttings in first and filling in around them. Waves or rivers of colour are popular living-picture designs, although Cape Cod-based landscaper Jason Lambton has gone bolder with spirals of green and purple.

“We painted the pallet different colour stripes to go with the colour theme of the back of the house,” says Lambton, host of

HGTV’s Going Yard. ”It looked like a cool piece of living, reclaimed art.“ Using just one type of succulent is also a simple yet elegant option, says Kirk Aoyagi, co-founder and vice-president of FormLA Landscaping. “Collages with some draping and some upright plants can create a more dramatic look and feel.”

Care and maintenance tips Keep the living picture flat and out of direct sunlight for one to two weeks to allow roots to form along the stems, then begin watering.

“If you hang it up right away or it rains a lot, that dirt will just pour right out. ... I made that mistake once,” Lambton says.

Mount your living art once the succulents are securely rooted, which can take four to eight weeks depending on climate.

After that, water every seven to 10 days by removing from the wall and laying it flat. Be sure to let the water drain before hanging your living picture back up, to avoid rotting.

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Bartosak named WHL’s best

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

DAMIAN LILLARD

LILLARD TOP NBA ROOKIE Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has been unanimously chosen the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. Lillard, the sixth overall pick in last June’s draft out of Weber State, led all rookies with a 19-point scoring average.

He also averaged 6.1 assists and 3.1 rebounds, playing in all 82 games this season.

Lillard broke Stephen Curry’s rookie record for 3-pointers in a season, finishing with 185. He is the fourth player in league history to win the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy unanimously, joining Blake Griffin in 2011, David Robinson in 1990 and Ralph Sampson in 1984.

CALGARY — His numbers were simply too good for him to be considered second best.

Red Deer Rebels Czech star Patrik Bartosak was honoured Wednesday as the Western Hockey League goaltender of the year, a fitting follow-up to a masterful season in which he led the team to a fourthplace finish in the Eastern Conference.

Bartosak returned to his home in Koprivnice, Czech Republic, two weeks ago and was unavailable for comment, but did offer the following via Twitter: “This thing means a lot to me and I really appreciate it. Huge thanks goes to everybody who supports my team and me.”

Rebels associate coach Jeff Truitt was only too willing to toast the WHL’s best stopper following the WHL awards luncheon at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino.

“He’s absolutely deserving of this award with the numbers he put up and how he was relied upon this year,” said Truitt. “He kept us in all the games and his numbers were outstanding compared to a lot of the other guys and there was quite a deep crop of good goaltenders this year. For him to be recognized like this is a real honour for him.”

Bartosak beat out Portland’s Mac Carruth, the Western Conference nominee, for the Del Wilson Trophy. Carruth played

2,275 minutes and finished second in the league with a 2.06 goals-against average, six shutouts, a .929 save percentage and a 307-0-2 win-loss record for the WHL regularseason and Western Conference playoff champion Winterhawks.

Bartosak, meanwhile, was fourth in the WHL with a 2.26 GAA, plus had a league-best (among starters) save percentage of .935 and five shutouts. He was flawless in shootouts, with his 8-0 record in that department helping him to an overall slate of 33-14-5-0 while Patrik Bartosak playing 3,134 regularseason minutes.

But there’s more to Bartosak than statistics. His competitive spirit and approach to the game come to mind.

“His focus is unbelievable,” said Truitt.

“He just comes to work every day and does what he needs to do. Nothing really fazes him and it showed this season in his play.

He was very consistent.

“Goaltenders are all by themselves back there. They have to keep themselves ready to go and he certainly does a good job of that.”

The six-foot-one netminder, who celebrated his 20th birthday on March 29, has been personable and approachable since

joining the Rebels in 2011.

“He’s such a great guy. He has a great demeanour about him and that’s important,” said Truitt.

Bartosak is eligible for June’s NHL entry draft and is a good bet to be selected at some point considering his 2012-13 season accomplishments.

The Rebels are hoping he will be drafted since an NHL team would be able to wait a year to sign him, leaving the Eastern Conference first-team all-star with the option of returning to Red Deer for his WHL overage season.

“If we get him back it will be a great bonus for us,” said Truitt. ● The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed their first pick in the 2012 bantam draft — the first pick overall — to a standard WHL player contract.

Barzal played for the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs in the British Columbia Major Midget Hockey League this season. In 34 games he had 103 points on 29 goals and 74 assists with 34 penalty minutes. He set the BCMMHL record for most assists in a season.

He also represented B.C. at the Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup in November.

He had two goals and two assists in four games at the tournament and was selected as an all-star. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Today

● High school girls soccer: Central Alberta Christian at Eckville, 4:15 p.m. ● High school boys soccer: Sylvan Lake H.J. Cody at Innisfail, 4:15 p.m. ● Women’s fastball: TNT Athletics vs. Badgers, Midget Rage vs. Shooters, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; N. Jensen’s Bandits at Stettler Heat, 7 p.m. ● Men’s ball hockey: Details Devils vs. Gentex Heat, 7 p.m.; Crystal Wellsite vs. Tommy Gun’s, 8:15 p.m.; Braves vs. JMAA Architecture, 9:30 p.m.; all games at Kinsmen B.

Friday

● High school girls soccer: Alix at Lindsay Thurber, 4:15 p.m.; Notre Dame at Lacombe, 4:15 p.m. ● High school boys soccer: Hunting Hills at Olds, 4:15 p.m., Olds College; Central Alberta Christian at Notre Dame, 4:15 p.m., Collicutt West; Lindsay Thurber at Alix, 4:15 p.m.

Saturday

● Midget AAA baseball: Edmonton 2 at Red Deer, doubleheader at noon and 3 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Senior women’s lacrosse: St. Albert Jr. Drillers at Red Deer, 1:30 p.m., Kinex. ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: Calgary Shamrocks at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Kinex.

Sunday

● Senior C men’s lacrosse: Vermilion at Blackfalds, 1 p.m., Multiplex.

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Boston Bruins right wing Nathan Horton, right, celebrates his goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer in Game 1 of a first-round NHL playoff series in Boston, Wednesday.

Bruins 4 Maple Leafs 1 BOSTON — Nine years out of the NHL playoffs and the Toronto Maple Leafs looked rusty. And sloppy. And, by the end, befuddled.

David Krejci had a goal and two assists as the Boston Bruins spoiled Toronto’s longawaited return to the post-season, scoring four unanswered goals to defeat the sloppy Maple Leafs 4-1 on Wednesday night.

The Bruins went behind early but clawed their way back into the game before a capacity crowd of 17,565 in yellowand-black at TD Garden — Boston’s 154th straight sellout. The experienced Bruins turned the screws on the error-prone Leafs as the game wore on.

“I just thought we selfdestructed ... We know that this is going to take more than an ordinary effort and tonight our effort wasn’t anywhere near close enough to put us in a competitive position,” said Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle.

Fans may have partied early in Toronto but last call was reserved for Bruins fans on this night.

Wade Redden, Nathan Horton and Johnny Boychuk also scored for Boston on a night where video review ratified one Bruins goal and dis-

allowed two more.

Krejci, meanwhile, registered his 13th career multi-point playoff game in his 60th appearance in the post-season.

James Van Riemsdyk scored for Toronto, whose big guns were silent.

Boston outshot Toronto 40-20, including 14-6 in the third period.

“We left Reims (goalie James Reimer) out to dry for most of the game,” said Leafs centre Nazem Kadri, who also lamented a string of undisciplined turnovers.

“We are just killing ourselves when we do those type of things,” he said. “No one expects to win when you’re playing shinny hockey out there.”

“I’ve never seen so many people fall down with nobody around them,” added Carlyle.

Game 2 goes Saturday and Carlyle promised changes in his lineup.

“There are some thing we did that were totally, totally unacceptable from our standpoint and from a coaching standpoint and we have to correct it,” he said.

“And now we have two days of practice and we’re going to practise to get better.”

Carlyle said the good news was that his players can perform better.

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Penguins dominant in opener against Isles

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Penguins 5 Islanders 0 PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby’s broken jaw can take its time healing.

The way his teammates are playing, there is no need for the Pittsburgh Penguins star to rush back.

Pascal Dupuis scored twice, Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves, and the top-seeded Penguins opened the playoffs with a 5-0 romp over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.

“It’s one win,” Dupuis said.

“We definitely feel good about it but we’ve just got to put this one behind us and get ready to work for the next one. They’ll definitely look at tape and come out harder, that’s for sure.”

The Islanders will have to if they have any hope of making the series competitive. Making its first playoff appearance since 2007, New York fell behind less than 5 minutes in and never recovered.

“I thought some guys worked hard and played a good game,” Islanders coach Jack Capuano said.

“Again, with our club we need all 20 guys going, and we didn’t have all 20.”

That isn’t an issue for the staggeringly deep Penguins.

Rookie Beau Bennett, enforcer Tanner Glass and defence-

man Kris Letang also scored for Pittsburgh, which had no trouble against the upstart Islanders even with Crosby relegated to cheerleader.

Fleury earned his sixth career playoff shutout while playing behind a defence that appears to have learned a few lessons from last spring’s embarrassing opening-round loss to Philadelphia.

The Flyers shredded Pittsburgh for 30 goals in six chaotic games. The Penguins have emphasized being responsible on defence all season, knowing their wealth of offensive talent will come to life when needed.

Pittsburgh wasted no time against the Islanders, beating Evgeni Nabokov four times in the game’s first 22 minutes, including goals by Letang and Dupuis 32 seconds apart early in the second period. That sent Nabokov to the bench after he stopped just 11 shots.

Kevin Poulin came on in relief and surrendered a soft goal to Glass. Capuano said it is too early to decide who will start in goal for Game 2 on Friday night.

Whoever it is will need help from the guys in front of him.

The Islanders haven’t won a playoff series in 20 years, and the drought will extend to 21 quickly if they can’t keep Pittsburgh’s skaters in check.

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin changes direction in front of New York Islanders’ Keith Aucoin during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Wednesday, in Pittsburgh.

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Basketball Shots on goal N.Y. Islanders 8 10 8 — 26 Pittsburgh 13 8 5 — 26 Goal (shots-saves) — N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (L,0-1-0)(15-11), Poulin (1:51 second)(11-10); Pittsburgh: Fleury (W,1-0-0).

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

Attendance — 18,612 (18,387).

Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7 Chicago at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 9 x-Minnesota at Chicago, TBA

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs FIRST ROUND Conference Quarter-finals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh (1) vs. N.Y. Islanders (8) (Pittsburgh leads series 1-0) Wednesday’s result Pittsburgh 5 N.Y. Islanders 0 Friday’s game N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Sunday’s game Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, May 7 Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 9 x-N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Anaheim (2) vs. Detroit (7) (Anaheim leads series 1-0) Tuesday’s result Anaheim 3 Detroit 1 Thursday’s game Detroit at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s game Anaheim at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 6 Anaheim at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8 x-Detroit at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Montreal (2) vs. Ottawa (7) Thursday’s game Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Friday’s game Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Sunday’s game Montreal at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7 Montreal at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 9 x-Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Vancouver (3) vs. San Jose (6) Wednesday’s result San Jose at Vancouver, Late Friday’s game San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s game Vancouver at San Jose, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7 Vancouver at San Jose, 8 p.m.

Thursday, May 9 x-San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Washington (3) vs. N.Y. Rangers (6) Thursday’s game N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s game N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 6 Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8 Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 10 x-N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 5:30 p.m.

St. Louis (4) vs. Los Angeles (5) (St. Louis leads series 1-0) Tuesday’s result St. Louis 2 Los Angeles 1 (OT) Thursday’s game Los Angeles at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s game St. Louis at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

Monday, May 6 St. Louis at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8 x-Los Angeles at St. Louis, TBA x — If necessary.

Boston (4) vs. Toronto (5) (Boston leads series 1-0) Wednesday’s result Boston 4 Toronto 1 Saturday’s game Toronto at Boston, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 6 Boston at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8 Boston at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Friday, May 10 x-Toronto at Boston, 5 p.m.

Maple Leafs 1 at Bruins 4 First Period 1. Toronto, van Riemsdyk 1 (Franson, Bozak) 1:54 (pp) 2. Boston, Redden 1 (Campbell, Paille) 16:20 3. Boston, Horton 1 (Redden, Krejci) 19:48 (pp) Penalties — Bergeron Bos (tripping) 1:38, Fraser Tor (delay of game) 2:36, Boychuk Bos (hooking) 11:56, Phaneuf Tor (slashing) 17:55.

Second Period 4. Boston, Krejci 1 (Lucic) 10:25 5. Boston, Boychuk 1 (Krejci, Lucic) 15:44 Penalties — Bergeron Bos (slashing) 15:56, MacArthur Tor (hooking) 19:24.

Third Period No Scoring Penalties — Orr Tor (roughing, cross-checking), Ference Bos (roughing) 3:15, Orr Tor (crosschecking, minor-misconduct) 16:35, McLaren Tor (roughing), Komarov Tor (fighting, major), Kelly Bos (fighting, major) 20:00.

Shots on goal Toronto 7 7 6 — 20 Boston 15 11 14 — 40 Goal — Toronto: Reimer (L,0-1-0); Boston: Rask (W,1-0-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Toronto: 1-3; Boston: 1-5.

Attendance — 17,565 (17,565).

WHL Playoffs FINAL ROUND WHL Championship Ed Chynoweth Cup (Best-of-7)

Wednesday’s summaries Islanders 0 at Penguins 5 First Period 1. Pittsburgh, Bennett 1 (Malkin, P.Martin) 3:30 (pp) 2. Pittsburgh, Pa.Dupuis 1 (Adams, Iginla) 13:23 Penalties — Strait NYI (interference) 1:40, Cooke Pgh (interference) 15:01, Streit NYI (holding) 19:16.

Second Period 3. Pittsburgh, Letang 1 (Iginla, Malkin) 1:19 (pp) 4. Pittsburgh, Pa.Dupuis 2 (Eaton, Jokinen) 1:51 5. Pittsburgh, Glass 1 (Jokinen) 13:07 Penalties — Reasoner NYI (tripping) 0:54, Letang Pgh (hooking) 13:45, Malkin Pgh (high-sticking) 19:51.

Third Period No Scoring Penalties — Murray Pgh (holding) 3:04, Reasoner NYI (kneeing, major-game misconduct) 17:50.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago (1) vs. Minnesota (8) (Chicago leads series 1-0) Tuesday’s result Chicago 2 Minnesota 1 (OT) Friday’s game Minnesota at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday’s game

Portland (W1) vs. Edmonton (E1) Friday’s game Edmonton at Portland, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s game Edmonton at Portland, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7 Portland at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8 Portland at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Friday, May 10 x-Edmonton at Portland, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 12 x-Portland at Edmonton, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 13 x-Edmonton at Portland, 8 p.m. x — If necessary.

Baseball Boston New York Baltimore Tampa Bay Toronto

American League East Division W L Pct 19 8 .704 17 10 .630 16 11 .593 12 15 .444 10 18 .357

Kansas City Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 15 10 .600 15 11 .577 12 12 .500 12 13 .480 11 15 .423

Texas Oakland Seattle Los Angeles Houston

West Division W L 17 10 16 13 12 17 10 17 8 20

Pct .630 .552 .414 .370 .286

GB — 2 3 7 9 1/2 GB — 1/2 2 1/2 3 4 1/2 GB — 2 6 7 9 1/2

Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 7, Houston 4 Toronto 9, Boston 7 Detroit 6, Minnesota 1 Cleveland 14, Philadelphia 2 Texas 10, Chicago White Sox 6 Kansas City 8, Tampa Bay 2 Oakland 10, L.A. Angels 6 Baltimore 7, Seattle 2

Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay (Ro.Hernandez 1-4) at Kansas City (E.Santana 3-1), 12:10 p.m.

Boston (Dempster 1-2) at Toronto (Happ 2-1), 5:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Peavy 3-1) at Texas (Grimm 2-0), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Porcello 1-2) at Houston (Lyles 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Blanton 0-4), 8:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games Minnesota at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m.

Oakland at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

Seattle at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Boston at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami

St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago

Colorado Arizona San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego

West Division W L 16 11 15 12 15 12 13 13 10 17

GB — 1/2 1 1/2 2 5

Pct .593 .556 .556 .500 .370

GB — 1 1 2 1/2 6

Tuesday’s Games Miami 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Cleveland 14, Philadelphia 2 Atlanta 8, Washington 1 San Diego 13, Chicago Cubs 7 Milwaukee 12, Pittsburgh 8 St. Louis 2, Cincinnati 1 San Francisco 2, Arizona 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 2

GB — 3 5 5 9

Thursday’s Games San Diego (Stults 2-2) at Chicago Cubs (Wood 2-1), 12:20 p.m.

Miami (Sanabia 2-3) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 2-1), 5:05 p.m.

Washington (Haren 2-3) at Atlanta (Medlen 1-3), 5:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Westbrook 1-1) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

Los Angeles010 012 010 — 5 10 0 Oakland 002 000 020 — 4 8 0 C.Wilson, Kohn (7), S.Downs (8), Frieri (8) and Conger; Milone, Neshek (8), Cook (9) and D.Norris, Jaso. W—C.Wilson 3-0. L—Milone 3-3. Sv—Frieri (4). HRs—Los Angeles, H.Kendrick (4), Trout (3), Trumbo (6).

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LEAFS: Ready “And they know they can,” he added. “We have to take that responsibility in the next couple of days to get ourselves ready.”

The game pitted the fourth-seeded Bruins (28-14-6, 62 points) against the fifth-seeded Leafs (28-17-5, 57 points) Their records this season may have been similar but the two teams have come from different hockey neighbourhoods.

It was Toronto’s first appearance in the post-season since 2004 when the Leafs were beaten in six games by the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bruins, who won the Stanley Cup in 2011, were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals last season.

“I hope MapleLeafs fans enjoy their 1st playoff game in HD this evening,” tweeted Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Not so much.

“We’ve been better as a group,” Toronto defenceman Cody Franson said by way of understatement. “We kind of made our own fate tonight. We got away from our system and it showed.”

But perhaps not surprising given the jaw-dropping gap in post-season experience between the two.

Going into the game, 15 players on Toronto’s current 25-man roster had never seen playoff action. Boston entered the series with 1,273 games of playoff experience on its roster, compared to just 206 for the Leafs.

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Chicago 110 000 300 — 5 8 0 Texas 020 000 000 — 2 9 0 Sale, Crain (8), Thornton (8), A.Reed (9) and Flowers; Tepesch, Frasor (7), J.Ortiz (9) and Soto. W— Sale 3-2. L—Tepesch 2-2. Sv—A.Reed (9). HRs— Chicago, Gillaspie (3), De Aza (5). Texas, Je.Baker (3).

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NATIONAL LEAGUE New York 000 104 200 — 7 13 2 Miami 300 100 200 — 6 13 1 Gee, Atchison (6), Hawkins (8), Rice (8), Parnell (9) and Buck; LeBlanc, A.Ramos (6), Qualls (7), Hand (7), M.Dunn (9) and Olivo. W—Gee 2-4. L—A.Ramos 0-1. Sv—Parnell (3). HRs—New York, D.Wright (3), Valdespin (2).

Pittsburgh 010 000 140 — 6 9 1 Milwaukee 100 200 100 — 4 7 1 J.Gomez, Ju.Wilson (5), Morris (7), Melancon (8), Grilli (9) and McKenry; Burgos, Axford (8), Mic. Gonzalez (8), Badenhop (9) and Lucroy. W—Morris 1-1. L—Axford 0-3. Sv—Grilli (11). HRs—Pittsburgh, P.Alvarez (5), McKenry (3), S.Marte (3). Milwaukee, C.Gomez (5), Y.Betancourt (7).

Friday’s Games Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

Miami at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m.

Washington at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

Houston

Boston 020 200 402 — 10 15 0 Toronto 000 000 010 — 1 4 1 Buchholz, A.Wilson (8), Mortensen (8) and D.Ross; Buehrle, E.Rogers (7), Germano (8) and Arencibia.

W—Buchholz 6-0. L—Buehrle 1-2. HRs—Boston, Drew (1), Napoli 2 (6), Nava (5), Carp (2).

INTERLEAGUE Phila.

000 000 000 — 0 3 1 Cleveland 013 010 10x — 6 14 0 Lee, Horst (7), Aumont (8) and Ruiz; Bauer, Shaw (6), R.Hill (7), J.Smith (8), Allen (9) and Y.Gomes.

W—Bauer 1-1. L—Lee 2-2.

Wednesday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 210 000 210 — 6 10 0 Detroit 000 002 000 — 2 6 0 Diamond, Fien (7), Burton (8), Perkins (9) and Doumit; Ani.Sanchez, B.Rondon (7), D.Downs (7), Ortega (9) and B.Pena. W—Diamond 2-2. L—Ani. Sanchez 3-2. HRs—Minnesota, Parmelee (2).

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New York 112 001 00x — 5 9 0 Bedard, Clemens (5), W.Wright (6), Ambriz (8) and J.Castro; D.Phelps, Logan (6), D.Robertson (8), Rivera (9) and C.Stewart. W—Logan 2-1. L—Clemens 1-1. Sv—Rivera (11). HRs—New York, Cano (8), B.Francisco (1).

Tampa Bay 221 100 200 — 8 13 1 Kan. City 001 125 00x — 9 14 0 Hellickson, McGee (6), Farnsworth (6), J.Wright (7), Jo.Peralta (8) and Lobaton; Mendoza, B.Chen (5), Collins (7), Crow (7), G.Holland (9) and S.Perez.

W—B.Chen 2-0. L—McGee 0-2. Sv—G.Holland (7).

HRs—Tampa Bay, Joyce (6), Zobrist (3), Scott (1).

Kansas City, E.Johnson (1).

Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Mets 7, Miami 6 Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 4 St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 2 Cleveland 6, Philadelphia 0 Washington 2, Atlanta 0 Chicago Cubs 6, San Diego 2 San Francisco at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 6, Detroit 2 L.A. Angels 5, Oakland 4 N.Y. Yankees 5, Houston 4 Cleveland 6, Philadelphia 0 Boston 10, Toronto 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Texas 2 Kansas City 9, Tampa Bay 8 Baltimore at Seattle, Late

National League East Division W L Pct 17 10 .630 14 14 .500 12 16 .429 11 15 .423 8 20 .286

Central Division W L Pct 16 11 .593 16 12 .571 14 12 .538 15 14 .517 11 16 .407

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Cincinnati 000 001 001 — 2 6 0 St. Louis 000 103 00x — 4 10 1 H.Bailey, Hoover (6), Ondrusek (7) and C.Miller; Lynn, Rosenthal (8), Mujica (9) and Y.Molina. W— Lynn 5-0. L—H.Bailey 1-3. Sv—Mujica (6). HRs— Cincinnati, Phillips (5). St. Louis, Beltran (7).

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000 200 000 — 2 3 0 Atlanta 000 000 000 — 0 2 0 Zimmermann, R.Soriano (9) and K.Suzuki; Maholm, Avilan (9) and Gattis. W—Zimmermann 5-1. L— Maholm 3-3. Sv—R.Soriano (8). HRs—Washington, Desmond (4).

San Diego 000 000 011 — 2 3 1 Chicago 112 100 10x — 6 9 1 Cashner, Bass (5), Erlin (8) and Jo.Baker; Feldman and D.Navarro. W—Feldman 2-3. L—Cashner 1-2.

HRs—San Diego, Gyorko (1), Headley (3).

Cup rings.

Boston coach Claude Julien referred to his team’s experience several times in his post-game news conference.

“We’ve got some veteran players who have been through the trenches and certainly know how to react to situations like this,” he said. “We were a focused team from start to finish.”

The puck dropped just hours after more developments in the Boston bombings investigation.

Three college friends of the surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect now face charges: two with conspiring to obstruct justice and the third with making false statements.

The Bruins finished off the season with seven losses in their last nine games. But they had to play six games in nine nights, due in part to schedule disruptions by the terrorist attack.

Julien said his players had benefited mentally in turning a new page in the playoffs.

“It hasn’t been an easy stretch for us,” said Julien. “It’s been draining, it’s been draining for players to deal with that stuff. I think we’re all sentimental to what happened to this city.”

Boston Strong was met by Toronto Tough on the night as Carlyle dressed both Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren, who ranked No. 1 and 8 respectively in penalty minutes during the regular season. The two dropped the gloves a combined 25 times in 48 games.

Orr and McLaren saw limited action but did their best to initiate contact before and after the whistle, while Orr was ejected in the final minutes of the game after being involved in a scrum.

Carlyle suggested Boston tough guy Shawn Thornton came off the bench to enter the final melee.

NBA Playoffs FIRST ROUND (x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 4, Milwaukee 0 Sunday, April 21: Miami 110, Milwaukee 87 Tuesday, April 23: Miami 98, Milwaukee 86 Thursday, April 25: Miami 104, Milwaukee 91 Sunday, April 28: Miami 88, Milwaukee 77 New York 3, Boston 2 Saturday, April 20: New York 85, Boston 78 Tuesday, April 23: New York 87, Boston 71 Friday, April 26: New York 90, Boston 76 Sunday, April 28: Boston 97, New York 90, OT Wednesday, May 1: Boston 92, New York 86 Friday, May 3: New York at Boston, 5 p.m. x-Sunday, May 5: Boston at New York, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Indiana 3, Atlanta 2 Sunday, April 21: Indiana 107, Atlanta 90 Wednesday, April 24: Indiana 113, Atlanta 98 Saturday, April 27: Atlanta 90, Indiana 69 Monday, April 29: Atlanta 102, Indiana 91 Wednesday, May 1: Indiana 106, Atlanta 83 Friday, May 3: Indiana at Atlanta, 5 p.m. x-Sunday, May 5: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA Chicago 3, Brooklyn 2 Saturday, April 20: Brooklyn 106, Chicago 89 Monday, April 22: Chicago 90, Brooklyn 82 Thursday, April 25: Chicago 79, Brooklyn 76 Saturday, April 27: Chicago 142, Brooklyn 134, 3OT Monday, April 29: Brooklyn 110, Chicago 91 Thursday, May 2: Brooklyn at Chicago, 6 p.m. x-Saturday, May 4: Chicago at Brooklyn, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City 3, Houston 2

Sunday, April 21: Oklahoma City 120, Houston 91 Wednesday, April 24: Oklahoma City 105, Houston 102 Saturday, April 27: Oklahoma City 104, Houston 101 Monday, April 29: Houston 105, Oklahoma City 103 Wednesday, May 1: Houston 107, Oklahoma City 100 Friday, May 3: Oklahoma City at Houston, 7:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 5: Houston at Oklahoma City, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

San Antonio 4, L.A. Lakers 0 Sunday, April 21: San Antonio 91, L.A. Lakers 79 Wednesday, April 24: San Antonio 102, L.A. Lakers 91 Friday, April 26: San Antonio 120, L.A. Lakers 89 Sunday, April 28: San Antonio 103, L.A. Lakers 82 Golden State 3, Denver 2 Saturday, April 20: Denver 97, Golden State 95 Tuesday, April 23: Golden State 131, Denver 117 Friday, April 26: Golden State 110, Denver 108 Sunday, April 28: Golden State 115, Denver 101 Tuesday, April 30: Denver 107, Golden State 100 Thursday, May 2: Denver at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. x-Saturday, May 4: Golden State at Denver, TBA Memphis 3, L.A. Clippers 2 Saturday, April 20: L.A. Clippers 112, Memphia 91 Monday, April 22: L.A. Clippers 93, Memphis 91 Thursday, April 25: Memphis 94, L.A. Clippers 82 Saturday, April 27: Memphis 104, L.A. Clippers 83 Tuesday, April 30: Memphis 103, L.A. Clippers 93 Friday, May 3: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 7:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 5: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Monday, May 6: Brooklyn-Chicago winner at Miami, TBA

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned LHP Donnie Veal to Charlotte (IL). Recalled RHP Brian Omogrosso from Charlotte.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned LHP Nick Hagadone to Columbus (IL). Recalled RHP Trevor Bauer from Columbus.

DETROIT TIGERS — Placed LHP Phil Coke on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 26. Recalled RHP Jose Ortega from Toledo (IL). Reinstated OF Avisail Garcia from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Toledo. Optioned RHP Bruce Rondon to Toledo (IL).

HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent OF J.D. Martinez to Corpus Christi (TL) for a rehab assignment.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent 3B Alberto Callaspo and RHP Mark Lowe to Inland Empire (Cal) for rehab assignments. Recalled RHP Ryan Brasier from Salt Lake (PCL).

NEW YORK YANKEES—Acquired 3B Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Placed OF Coco Crisp and LHP Brett Anderson on the 15-day DL, Crisp retroactive to April 30. Selected the contract of C Luke Montz from Sacramento (PCL). Recalled RHPs Evan Scribner and Dan Straily from Sacramento.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned RHP Blake Beavan to Tacoma (PCL). Recalled LHP Lucas Luetge from Tacoma.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Traded INF Mark Teahen to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named.

American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Released LHP Carlos Rivas.

LAREDO LEMURS — Released INF Lee Cruz.

Signed LHP Edwin Walker, OF Jon Gaston and RHP Mark Haynes.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed OF Sam Judah, C Clint Ourso, INF Travis Weaver and RHP Preston Olson.

Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS — Signed LHP Leandro

Mella.

TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Signed OF Jon Smith.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Fired coach Jim Boylan.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Traded FB Anthony Sherman to Kansas City for CB Javier Arenas.

CHICAGO BEARS — Agreed to terms with OT Jordan Mills and DE Cornelius Washington on fouryear contracts.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed LB Jordan Campbell, CB Onterio McCalebb and K Quinn Sharp.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Announced the retirement of CB Al Harris.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Agreed to terms with WRs Frankie Hammond Jr. and Rico Richardson, LB/DEs Josh Martin and Ridge Wilson, OLs A.J. Hawkins and Colin Kelly, DE Rob Lohr, DL Brad Madison, LB Darin Drakeford, QB Tyler Bray, DB Otha Foster, TE Demetrius Harris and S Brad McDougald.

OAKLAND RAIDERS—Signed LS Nick Guess.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Waived WRs Lavelle Hawkins and WR Michael Calvin and S Suaesi Tuimaunei.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed WR Marcus Henry and DB Otis Merrill.

SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Suspended New England D Chris Tierney one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for a reckless challenge that endangered the safety of his opponent and San Jose F Steven Lenhart two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for violent conduct that endangered the safety of his opponent during Saturday’s games.

NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION — Recalled D Bilal Duckett from Rochester (USL-PRO).

CANADIAN SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps clinched a spot in the Amway Canadian Championship final after comfortably beating FC Edmonton 2-0 in their semifinal second leg at BC Place on Wednesday night.

The home side stamped its authority on the match from kickoff and secured the 5-2 aggregate result courtesy of two second-half goals, including a glorious 35-yard first-time strike from substitute Corey Hertzog.

Midfielder Russell Teibert set up the American for his brilliant 58th-minute effort. Then nine minutes later, the impressive Teibert helped seal the win when FC Edmonton’s Shaun Saiko headed his corner kick into the net for an own goal.

While Teibert was spec-

The abrasive Leo Komarov may have won the pest award for the evening, looking to torment anyone in black and yellow. Komarov was less effective in the third, when he picked up an early misconduct.

“This is playoff hockey. Two tough teams playing each other ... That stuff doesn’t bother us,” said Julien.

PENS: Make it easy “When you make it easy on them, they’re going to light you up,” New York forward Matt Martin said. “For most of the game we made it pretty easy on them, and if you do that they’re just going to run up the score on you.”

Pittsburgh rolled to the top of the East even though Crosby missed the final quarter of the season. The Penguins have been bolstered by the arrival of trade deadline acquisitions Jarome Iginla, Brenden Morrow, Jussi Jokinen and Doug Murray.

All four players are searching for their first Cup championship, and all four made an immediate impact in the series opener. Iginla and Jokinen both had two assists, and Morrow and Murray helped bottle up New York captain John Tavaraes.

The Islanders star failed to find much room to manoeuvr and didn’t muster a shot on goal all night. “”We’re going to need to (forget it quickly),“ Tavares said. ”These series are long, but they can be real quick, too.“ Those who did get pucks in on Fleury didn’t fare any better. He tied Tom Barrasso’s franchise record for career playoff shutouts and received a boost from a group that blocked 17 shots before they got to the net.

tacular, the night belonged to Hertzog, who — thanks to his efficiency in front of net — will likely replace the misfiring Darren Mattocks in the starting lineup for Saturday’s MLS game away to Real Salt Lake.

Vancouver will face Montreal in a two-game final on May 15 and 29. The Impact dumped Toronto FC 6-0 on Wednesday to win 6-2 on aggregate.

Whitecaps coach Martin Rennie opted to give interim captain Nigel Reo-Coker a rare night off against the North American Soccer League outfit, but Teibert and his fellow midfielders were still able to dominate proceedings in the Englishman’s absence.

FC Edmonton was pinned back in its half for the majority of the match and hardly looked like a team fighting to stay alive in the semifinal tie.

Capuano insisted his team — which had 16 players making their playoffs debut — wouldn’t be overcome by the moment. Still, the Islanders looked jittery.

Bennett most certainly didn’t.

The 21-year-old forward earned a start over veteran Tyler Kennedy due in part to his quick maturation during the season. He repaid coach Dan Bylsma for the vote of confidence instantly, needing only 25 seconds of ice time to score his first playoff goal.

The Islanders had nearly killed Brian Strait’s penalty when a clearing attempt hit linesman Greg Devorski at centre ice and stopped. Evgeni Malkin brought the puck into the zone and lost control, but Bennett chased it down and raced in on the right side before flipping a shot over Nabokov’s shoulder from in close to give the Penguins the lead 3:30 in.

Dupuis made it 2-0 about 10 minutes later following a mad scramble in front. Craig Adams bullrushed Nabokov at the left post, setting off a chaotic sequence that ended with Dupuis smacking the puck out of the air from 10 feet out. It sailed by a badly out of position Nabokov and into the net.

The situation quickly got worse for New York after the first intermission.

The 37-year-old goalie — making his 81st playoff start — had no chance on Letang’s wrist shot from the left circle 1:19 into the second period. Dupuis followed by pouncing on a rebound off Mark Eaton’s shot from the point to push Pittsburgh’s edge to 4-0 and send Nabokov skating slowly to the bench in favour of Poulin.

Nabokov was struck by a shot directly in his mask and was briefly stunned before Bennett opened the scoring moments later.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, May 2, 2013 B7

Red Deer players made their mark DESPITE NOT WINNING WHL AWARDS, JUSTIN FESER AND MITCH TOPPING BOTH WERE HAPPY THEY COULD RAISE AS MUCH MONEY AS THEY DID FOR THEIR CHARITY

WHL AWARDS

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR CALGARY — Red Deer minor hockey products Justin Feser and Mitch Topping were runners-up at the WHL awards luncheon Wednesday, but both were winners in their own right.

While Feser finished second to Swift Current Broncos forward Adam Lowry for the Four Broncos Player of the Year award and Topping had to settle for finalist honours for the Doug Wickenheiser Humanitarian of Year award — won by Calgary Hitmen captain Cody Sylvester — both Red Deer products more than made their mark during the 2012-13 WHL season.

Both in fact, were involved in the charity that earned Topping his Western Conference nomination, which he insisted he never expected.

“When Justin and I started putting it together this season, we had no idea it would blow up as much as it did and we’re just really happy and blessed with the good we were able to do and the people we met along the way,” said Topping, in reference to the Making Awareness a Top Priority to Fes Out

Muscular Dystrophy program which raised $14,656 for the MDA when their original goal was $2,500.

“We kind of focused in on helping the kids any way we could and raising as much money as possible. We were very fortunate that the fans kind of took it in stride for us and it was a lot of fun,” he added.

Topping, who was also involved with Habitat for Humanity, school reading programs, working with animals at the Humane Society, helping area youth learn to skate and play hockey, hospital visits, signing events, Salvation Army Kettle Drive and Special Olympics, congratulated Sylvester for winning the humanitarian award.

“Your hear so many good things about Sylvester and good things about the Hitmen organization itself. Just to be amongst that crew is a huge honour in itself. Congratulations to him — it’s well deserved,” said Topping.

Feser is currently playing with the Portland Pirates in the AHL playoffs and was unavailable for comment.

Topping spoke about his teammate’s on-and-off-the-ice accomplishments.

“He’s been one of my best friends growing up in Red Deer and I was just fortunate to get the chance to play with him the last two years,” said Topping. “To be honest, he would hold me

speechless this year with the way he conducted himself away from the rink and on the ice, which is where he did most of his magic.

“He has a professional attitude and has a great passion for everything he does. In general, he’s a great friend and a guy to look up to, for sure.”

Feser finished fourth in league scoring with 106 points (44 goals, 62 assists), had a plus-20 rating and had a hand in 43 per cent of the Americans’ scoring.

He was most effective in the second half of the season with 25 goals and 42 assists, holding the team together after starting goalie Eric Comrie was lost to a season-ending hip injury.

Feser, who set the WHL Iron Man record at 321 consecutive games, was also a first-team Western Conference all-star.

While Feser has graduated from the major junior ranks, Topping will return to the Americans as a 20-year-old and will in fact serve as the team captain in 2013-14.

“That still hasn’t really hit me yet,” said Topping. “I’m just really honoured to follow (Feser, as the Americans captain). A couple of Red Deer boys . . . that’s pretty neat.” ● Lowry bounced back nicely from a season-ending wrist injury to score 45 goals and collect 88 points in 72 games

in 2012-13.

“Being able to play in Swift Current and having the award named after the four Broncos that passed away tragically 26 years ago, it adds a little extra,” Lowry told Laurence Heinen of the Canadian Press. “It means a lot to not only our organization, but to the town itself. I’m just thrilled.”

Other WHL award winners: Rookie of the Year (Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy) — Seth Jones, Portland Winterhawks.

Defenceman of the Year (Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy) — Brenden Kichton, Spokane Chiefs.

Most Sportsmanlike Player (Brad Hornung Trophy) — Dylan Wruck, Edmonton Oil Kings Scholastic Player of the Year (Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy) — Josh Morrissey, Prince Albert Raiders Coach of the Year (Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy) — Ryan McGill, Kootenay Ice. Executive of the Year (Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy) — Bob Green, Edmonton Oil Kings.

Scholastic Team of the Year — Portland Winterhawks.

Top Official (Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy) — Nathan Wieler. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Red Sox use long ball to hammer Blue Jays

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia forces out Toronto Blue Jays DH Adam Lind at second base then turns the double play over to first base to out Blue Jays Mark DeRosa during ninth inning baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday.

Red Sox 10 Blue Jays 1 TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays were hoping Wednesday’s game against Boston would allow them to build off an impressive comeback win in the series opener the night before.

Instead the Red Sox showed why they have the best record in the major leagues.

Boston slugged five home runs and starter Clay Buchholz was masterful over seven shutout innings as the Red Sox crushed the Blue Jays 10-1 at Rogers Centre. Mike Napoli’s second homer of the game came in Boston’s four-run seventh inning as the Red Sox improved to 19-8.

“Really we didn’t get anything going to stay in the game,” said Jays manager John Gibbons. “But like I said it was still manageable and we were still within striking distance going into the seventh inning and it exploded.

“And then it was out of hand.”

Stephen Drew, Daniel Nava and Mike Carp also homered for the Red Sox. Buchholz (6-0) allowed just two singles over seven shutout innings, lowering his earned-run average to 1.01.

“It’s fun pitching good,” he said. “I’ll try to ride the wave as long as it’s there.”

The right-hander walked three and had eight strikeouts, throwing 66 of his 101 pitches for strikes.

Buchholz leads the major leagues with six victories on the season.

“When you’re able to command both sides of the plate and cut it and sink it on both sides of the plate, you know that’s why he’s been doing as (well) as he’s been doing,” said Toronto catcher J.P. Arencibia.

Toronto (10-18) opened the three-game set Tuesday with a 9-7 victory that offered a glimmer of hope that this might be the series where they turn things around. But the Blue Jays were handcuffed by Buchholz and simply could not put a rally together.

The Blue Jays scored their lone run in the eighth off reliever Alex Wilson when Brett Lawrie of Langley, B.C., tripled to score Maicer Izturis.

Boston got to Toronto starter Mark Buehrle (1-2) in the second inning. Will Middlebrooks reached after being hit by a pitch and Drew followed with his first homer of the season, pulling a 1-0 fastball into the second deck beside the right-field foul pole.

Munenori Kawasaki hit a one-out single in the third for Toronto’s first hit but was left stranded when Lawrie and Colby Rasmus struck out.

The Red Sox used the long ball again in the fourth inning.

Napoli crushed a no-doubt blast to deep centre field for his fifth homer of the season. Nava followed with a solo shot of his own, also his fifth homer on the year, to make it a four-run game.

The Red Sox loaded the bases in the sixth but Buehrle got out of the jam with a double play.

The veteran left-hander was pulled with two outs in the seventh after issuing a walk to Jonny Gomes.

Buehrle gave up five earned runs, seven hits, three walks and had one strikeout.

Reliever Esmil Rogers came on and gave up a single to Dustin Pedroia to put runners on the corners. Rogers then uncorked a wild pitch that allowed Gomes to score Boston’s fifth run.

Pedroia advanced to second and Ortiz was intentionally walked. Napoli followed with a monster blast into the third deck in left-centre field to make it 8-0.

“When the roof is closed and it’s warm in here, the ball definitely flies,” Napoli said. “We’ve got guys that obviously can hit some good fly balls that carry here. This is a very good hitter’s ballpark and we were able to put some good swings on pitches.”

The Blue Jays threatened in the bottom half of the frame. Adam Lind drew a one-out walk and moved to third when Melky Cabrera singled to right field.

Cabrera tried to stretch it into a double but Nava threw a strike to second base to get him by a few feet.

Arencibia struck out to end the threat.

Izturis singled off Wilson in the eighth inning for Toronto’s third hit of the game. Wilson was pulled after walking Jose Bautista.

Clayton Mortensen came on in relief and got Edwin Encarnacion to ground out.

Former official was person who called in on Tiger’s drop at Masters

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The television viewer who reported the illegal drop Tiger Woods took during the second round of the Masters was more than just a golf fan. Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday it was David Eger, a rules expert who has worked for the USGA and the PGA Tour.

Eger said he was watching the Masters from his home in Florida when he replayed the 15th hole to see how Woods had made bogey. Woods hit the pin with his third shot and it caromed back into the water. He dropped from around the same area, hit into 4 feet and made bogey.

“I could see there was a divot — not a divot, a divot hole — when he played the shot the second time that was not there the first time,” Eger told the magazine. “I played it again and again.

I could see that the fairway was spotless the first time he played the shot and there was that divot hole, maybe 3 or 4 feet in front of where he played after the drop.”

Eger, who now plays on the Champions Tour, said he called Mickey Bradley, one of the PGA Tour rules officials who was working at Augusta National.

Bradley was no longer at the course, but he called Fred Ridley, chairman of the Masters competition committee. Bradley also said he sent a copy of Eger’s text to Ridley and to Mark Russell, the tour’s vice-president of competition who serves on the Masters committee.

Woods eventually was given a twoshot penalty for the illegal drop, but he was not disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard.

Ridley said at the Masters he reviewed the video and didn’t see a violation, so he chose not to bring it up

to Woods before he signed his card after Friday’s round. Woods later said he purposed dropped it a few yards back to avoid hitting the pin, and more questions were brought to Ridley’s attention later that night. Ridley met with Woods before the third round and assessed the penalty.

The magazine said Ridley responded by text message to Bradley that Woods’ drop was closer than Eger’s estimate of 3 to 4 feet and to look at

it closer would be “splitting hairs.”

That’s why he chose not to bring it up with Woods before he signed his card.

Ridley cited Rule 33-7 to explain why Woods was not disqualified. The rule says disqualification in exceptional cases can be waived by the committee’s discretion. In this case, Ridley said by not talking to Woods about the violation before he signed his card, that was ample reason not to disqualify him.

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After the Cougars were able to find their footing, they were able to put forwarda dominating performance winning 41-12 at Titan Rugby Park, Wednesday. Cougars Jordan Briault, Luis Moreno, Logan Hughes and Brody MacLeod all scored trys while player of the game Jayden Kristian scored twice in the win. Moreno also made three conversion kicks.

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B8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, May 2, 2013

BRAVES BASEBALL

Gaydosh, Edem see stocks rise as CFL draft approaches Linden Gaydosh and Mike Edem haven’t performed for CFL officials in months, but that hasn’t prevented their draft stock from skyrocketing.

The Calgary Dinos defensive stalwarts have emerged as favourites to go first overall in the CFL draft Monday.

The Hamilton TigerCats, who were tied with Winnipeg at 6-12 for the league’s worst record last year, have the top pick.

The Blue Bombers select second, followed

by Montreal, Saskatchewan, Montreal again, B.C., Calgary and Grey Cup-champion Toronto before expansion Ottawa completes the first round.

Edmonton opens the second round at No. 10 overall. Ottawa will take four players returning to school in the U.S. but participate fully in the 2014 draft ahead of its scheduled CFL return.

This year’s draft will offer a different twist as Monday the CFL expanded its format from six rounds to seven.

Gaydosh, a six-footfour, 314-pound defensive lineman, and Edem, a six-foot-one, 200-pound linebacker, are both blue-chip prospects. The CFL’s scouting bureau listed Gaydosh third in its final list of the top15 ranked players and Edem at No. 10.

Further helping their cause, though, is six of the seven top-ranked prospects are either returning to school or heading to NFL camps.

For CFL executives like Winnipeg GM Joe Mack, that means having to re-evaluate their draft strategy.

“That’s happening more and more the last few years because the NFL is being more thorough in the scouting of Canadian kids,” Mack said.

“I also think Canadian players and the CIS have both really stepped up their game.

“But it makes things a little more problematic because not only must you evaluate whether players coming up will be good CFL players but also if a) you think they might get an NFL shot and b) you think they have a shot to stick because if they do, you might be better off looking at somebody else.”

Oregon linebacker Bo Lokombo was ranked No. 1 but is returning to school. Regina defensive tackle Stefan Charles (No. 2) and McMaster offensive lineman Matt Sewell (No. 4) both signed with Tennessee as free agents following the NFL draft.

Eastern Michigan offensive lineman Andy Mulumba (No. 5) signed with the NFL’s Green Bay Packers while offensive lineman Nolan MacMillan (No. 6) will play at Iowa this fall.

McMaster defensive lineman Ben D’Aguilar (No. 7) is attending Tampa Bay’s mini-camp this weekend and has also been invited to the New York Jets camp as well as that of another unspecified NFL team.

C.O. Prime, an unranked linebacker at Wagner College who’s also draft eligible, signed with the Indianapolis Colts.

The six-foot-five, 324-pound Charles was the overwhelming favourite to go first overall Monday before signing with Tennessee.

What’s more, a source told The Canadian Press the deal included a fivefigure signing bonus that could further delay Charles’ return to Canada.

The bonus is an indication of Tennessee’s interest in Charles. The native of Oshawa, Ont., could spend up to three years on the Titans’ practice roster before either being promoted to the active roster or released.

“That definitely makes you re-evaluate his particular situation,” Mack said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he dropped to the second round (of

CFL draft) because of that.”

Many CFL teams prefer their early draft picks to join them at training camp rather than midway through the season following a failed NFL tryout or the next year after completing school.

Gaydosh and Edem could certainly fit that bill.

Gaydosh impressed at the CFL combine in March, finishing second in the bench press (36 repetitions) before dominating in the 1-on-1 drills.

Edem showed his athleticism with a 38.5-inch vertical jump and 40-yard dash time of 4.57 seconds (both tops among linebackers).

Both are also Canadians capable of developing into starters at a position usually reserved for Americans. That would give a CFL team — which is allowed to have a 42-man active roster — some lineup flexibility.

Gaydosh might be ranked higher by the CFL’s scouting bureau, but Edem does present some enticing value as a No. 1 pick. He could contribute immediately on special teams while learning the nuances of Hamilton’s defence.

Also as a native of Brampton, Ont., Edem would be playing close to home and more likely to re-sign with Hamilton after completing his rookie deal.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Red Deer Midget AAA Carstar Brave Jayden Hutlet is tagged out at second base by Okotoks Dawgs White Fernando Coss during baseball action at Great Chief Park on Wednesday. The Braves lost 17-9 to the Okotoks Dawgs White. The Braves rallied for nine runs in the 5th and 6th innings to get back into the game but came up short in the end. The next game for the Braves is Saturday at 12 and 3 for a double header against Edmonton 2 at Great Chief Park.

NBA PLAYOFFS Celtics 92 Knicks 86 NEW YORK — Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Boston Celtics stayed alive in the NBA playoffs, cutting the New York Knicks’ lead to 3-2 with a 92-86 victory Wednesday night.

The Celtics will host Game 6 on Friday night, needing two victories to become the first NBA team to overcome a 3-0 deficit to win a series.

Brandon Bass added 17 points, steadying Boston as it shook off an 11-0 deficit and pulled away in the second half to stop the Knicks again from their first playoff series victory since 2000.

J.R. Smith, back from his one-game suspension for elbowing Jason Terry, missed his first 10 shots and finished 3 of 14 for 14 points. Terry also scored 17

off the bench. Jeff Green scored 18 points and Paul Pierce had 16. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points but was just 8 of 24 in another dismal shooting night for the Knicks.

Pacers 106, Hawks 83 INDIANAPOLIS — David West scored 24 points and Paul George had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead Indiana to a 3-2 series lead.

The Pacers have all won three home games in the best-of-seven series and are 5-0 at home this season against the Hawks. They’ll go to Atlanta on Friday with a chance to clinch the best-of-seven series. But the Hawks have won 13 straight at home against the Pacers, including both games in this series.

Atlanta was led by Josh Smith and Al Horford, who each had 14 points.

Indiana took the lead for good midway through the second quarter and opened the third period on a 12-3 run to make it 62-46.

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PHOTO RADAR Red Deer City RCMP has photo radar set up in several locations around the city. Photo radar will be in place at school zones on Nolan Street, 39th Street, Oleander Drive and Lancaster Drive. Enforcement will be underway at playground zones on Kingston Drive, 58th Street, 57th Avenue, Boyce Street and Vanier Drive. Police will also check traffic corridors on 67th Street, 49th Street, 49th Avenue, Taylor Drive and 77th Street.

Enforcement will continue at the sites until May 15. RCMP reserve the right to change locations without notice.

JOURNEY WITH CANCER A Red Deer woman has shared her journey during and after breast cancer in a new book.

Kim Rideout’s book, Taken to My Knees, was just published through AuthorHouse.

Rideout recounts how scared she was in those early days with a brutal honesty. She takes her audience along with her as she makes daily attempts to reconcile her “new normal” with the gut-wrenching fear that a cancer diagnosis brings. She will have a book signing at Sunworks, at 4924 50th St., on Friday, May 10, from 7 to 9 p.m.

HIGHWAY CLEANUP Young Albertans will take to the ditches on Saturday for the Alberta Transportation Highway Cleanup.

The annual program serves as a fundraiser for groups and clubs across the province, with funding given based on kilometres cleaned. Last year, youth from Alberta 4-H clubs, service and notfor-profit groups picked garbage over 9,751 km of highway ditches.

Drivers are requested to watch for Highway Clean-up Event signs and to slow down when passing the working youth.

CORRECTION A Homefront in Wednesday’s Advocate had some incorrect information. The May 8 fundraising barbecue being held at Sutton Group-Landmark Realty is being hosted by A Gathering Place.

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Changes in store for east side DEVELOPMENT PLANS REVISED

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The City of Red Deer’s Planning Department is recommending wholesale changes to the plan that outlines future development on the city’s east side.

The department presented a revised East Hill Major Area Structure Plan to Red Deer’s municipal planning commission on Wednesday.

The commission was asked to review the plan and recommend its adoption to city council.

Among the key changes would be the elimination of the “town centre site” designation — a mix of commercial types with medium- and high-density residential development — near the intersection of 30th Avenue and 67th Street.

This would change Clearview Market Square from a town centre to a district commercial centre with a residential area.

District commercial centres would also be added to the area where 20th Avenue

and Ross Street meet, and at the northeast curve in the North Highway Connector.

District commercial centres cover 10 to 15 acres and are anchored by a grocery store with a mix of retail, service and office uses. Deer Park Centre Mall and East Hill Shopping Centre are existing examples.

Also proposed is the removal of reference to a multi-use recreational leisure complex in favour of recreational fields and a possible field house at 67th Street and 30th Avenue.

A francophone high school that would be co-located with another high school is also contemplated for this area.

Delburne Road (19th Street) would be redesignated an arterial roadway rather than an expressway.

The new plan would also add neighbourhood design principles, and provision for regional trails.

The area falling within the new East Hill Major Area Structure Plan’s boundaries would include much of the land annexed from Red Deer County on the east side of the city in 2009.

Also covered would be the Garden Heights, Michener Hill, Clearview, Timberlands, Timberstone, Rosedale, Deer Park, Lancaster, Vanier Woods and Inglewood subdivisions, as well as much of Eastview, Morrisroe, Anders and Sunnybrook.

The original plan dates back to the late 1970s, when it covered just four quarters.

It’s been amended repeatedly since, most recently in September 2012.

In addition to the revised East Hill Major Area Structure Plan, related amendments to the city’s municipal development plan and its land use bylaw are proposed.

The changes have been discussed at several public meetings, including one on March 14.

The municipal planning commission is expected to decide on May 8 whether it will recommend the changes to city council.

Council could consider first reading of a bylaw adopting the plan as early as May 13, with a public hearing on June 10. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

WACKY WEATHER

The Big Chill will melt away

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Dear Red Deerians, You’ve weathered the weather. Now how about a few hot days?

April temperatures were 3.7 degrees Celsius below average locally, with the mean temperature for the month a scant 0.5C. This followed a March that also required locals to be more bundled up than tradition suggests they should have been, with temperatures more than four degrees below expected.

So, in an attempt to right her wrongs, Mother Nature is offering forth sunny days and projected highs in the 20s for the weekend.

The average temperature for May days is just under 10C; normal highs are 17C. More detailed projections suggest near-to-above normal temperatures for the area around Red Deer for May, with near normal precipitation over the next three months, said Environment Canada warning preparedness meteorologist Dan Kulak.

Naturally, May doesn’t project to be all sunshine and lollipops. Kulak even used the dreaded S word when looking at what may be in store.

“Alberta does have a histo-

ry of May snowstorms. It’s the time of year when we’re going to get the wild swings in temperatures.

“This is the one month of the year where you have to be prepared for all four seasons,” he said.

Area producers will be among those happy to take advantage of some warm dry weather in the coming days, with conditions nearly apt for the start of seeding.

Alberta Agriculture crop specialist Mark Cutts, based in Stettler, said the only limitation now is that fields might be a little too wet yet.

“Most (producers) are thinking either on the weekend or the first part of next week that they’ll take a serious look at getting out into those fields, whether that is seeding or doing some field work.

“If guys can get going by next week and we have a nice stretch of weather, they should get everything seeded in pretty good time,” explained Cutts.

If seeding projects to be on time, golfing season for area duffers has proven not to be.

River Bend Golf and Recreation Area was blessed with good conditions for its nordic ski season, but the golf course is only opening today.

“Our average opening date would be April 15, so we’re looking at somewhere in the range of two to three weeks late

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Taking advantage of a fine spring day, Red Deer Recreation and Parks employee Stephen Soucy paints lines on one of the ball diamonds at Great Chief Park on Wednesday in preparation for the first day of baseball and fastball action. opening this season,” said River Bend general manager Andrew Gilchrist.

That said, Gilchrist added,

good amounts of snow, now melted, have helped a green course make. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

Wolf Creek board extending Spend weekend bullying, harassment rules walking, learning CREATING PROCEDURES AROUND SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Another Central Alberta school board is looking at creating rules so staff and students know that discrimination against gays and lesbians will not be tolerated.

Wolf Creek Public Schools recently announced it was creating procedures around sexual orientation and gender identity so that those who are lesbian, gay, transgendered and the like will be treated with dignity and respect. It’s an extension of creating rules around bullying and harassment.

Nancy McClure, chair of Wild Rose Public School Division board, said that Wolf Creek will likely become the fourth district in the province to develop such procedures and Wild Rose would become the fifth.

It will probably come up at a May board meeting, with hopes that a policy would be developed and approved

by September.

“In the perfect world we would not need a stand-alone policy or procedure,” said McClure.

She said she’s spoken with staff who feel ashamed of how they may have treated students years ago, and now they get why rules on sexual orientation are so important.

“As well, we need something in place that’s going to support staff — that we are recognizing the equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for everyone.”

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Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools doesn’t have a specific policy or procedures concerning sexual orientation or gender identity. It has administrative procedures focusing on making all students feel welcome and safe.

“Our school board has strong belief in an inclusive school model, one that doesn’t single out particular groups,” said Catholic superintendent Paul Mason. “All students, no matter what group they may belong to, are equally respected.”

Red Deer Public Schools spokesman Bruce Buruma said they haven’t pursued a specific policy. However when the Alberta School Boards Association was dealing with the issue, Red Deer was in favour of it, recognizing the need for potential policy directions, said Buruma.

“So it is something under consideration — we support it in principle,” said Buruma.

Chinook’s Edge School Division associate superintendent Wanda Christensen said they don’t have a standalone policy either and like Red Deer Catholic, they have “safe and caring programs” and promote tolerance of diversity in schools.

“We’re very inclusive in our approach in making sure our students are safe,” said Christensen.

The school board hasn’t directed them to create a stand-alone policy for sexual orientation.

Red Deerians are invited to spend the weekend walking while learning about their city.

For the third year, the City of Red Deer has organized walking tours from Friday through Sunday in conjunction with the international Jane’s Walk movement.

Jane’s Walk honours the legacy of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs, a Torontonian whose ideas were influential in modern urban planning.

The walks are designed to be educational, helping citizens to explore their city while getting an insider’s perspective.

Red Deer is hosting five walks, all of which are free and open to all.

The first walk, on Friday morning, is to help children explore traffic signals and safety while hopping, skipping and jumping their way to school. The walk is scheduled for 8 to 8:20 a.m., with participants asked to meet at 50 Springfield Ave. The walk will end at Mountview School and is to be led by Emily Damberger.

On Saturday, city Coun. Paul Harris will lead a walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. focusing on sustainability, quality of life and walkability in the urban environment. The walk will start and end at Sunworks (4924 Ross St.).

The first of three Sunday walks is titled Planning for pedestrians: Where did all the sidewalks go? being led by Rod Trentham.

Running from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., walkers will meet in the east parking lot of Canadian Tire (2510 Gaetz Ave.) and end at the Superstore on 52nd Street.

From 1 to 3 p.m., Paul Pettypiece will lead a walk visiting several existing railway sites while looking at the role the city’s three railroads played in its development.

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ciety and the town.

The public is invited to attend both events.

Get to know your neighbours and community through the City of Red Deer’s Great Neighbourhoods program all through May. The plan encourages residents to meet and help neighbours, learn about their districts and take part in community activities through resources and activities listed in the Adventures in Belonging and Activ Kidz Discovery Guides. Both are available online at www.reddeer.ca/great, at libraries and all city recreation facilities.

Other resources on the city’s website include thank-you neighbour cards, a Block Party guide and links to resource sharing, crime prevention, community gardening and community associations.

Picnic packs to encourage outdoor park fun can be rented for $32.80 and include bats, balls, bases and home plate for softball, Frisbees, bocce ball set, scoops and scoop balls, badminton racquets and birdies, soccer, foot and volley balls, a parachute and air pump.

They’re available by calling the Recreation, Parks and Culture department at 403-342-8159.

Each week in May has a Great Neighbourhoods theme: ● To May 5: Walk Week ● May 6-12: Welcome Week ● May 13-19: Safety Week, including the Crime Prevention Week barbecue on May 11 in the 47th Street and 51st Avenue parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ● May 20-26: Participation Week including Ultimate Frisbee drop-in games at Eastview Middle School Park May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ● May 27-31: Celebration Week Get more information online at www.reddeer.ca/great.

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Clive seniors get funding The Clive Senior Circle has received federal funding.

The seniors centre will get a $24,072 grant to replace its flooring from the New Horizons of Seniors Program.

The new flooring will help participants continue in the centre’s floor curling and bowling programs.

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A missing city youth has been found.

An RCMP release on Wednesday morning said Anthony Morrone, 14, has been located.

The teen was reported missing after last being seen Sunday around 6 p.m. in the Lancaster subdivision.

Red Deer City RCMP thanks the public for its help.

Veterans Appreciation Day at Sylvan Lake Support Canadian veterans and take in military history at a Sylvan Lake event on May 11.

Veterans Voices of Canada hosts its second annual Veterans Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre located at 4725 43rd St. Headed by Sylvan Laker Allan Cameron, the non-profit organization records the memories of Canadian veterans for posterity and to thank them for their service.

A program from noon to 1 p.m. will include an overview of Veterans Voices of Canada, a Red Deer Legion Pipe Band performance and black light show. The guest speaker is Master Cpl. Paul Franklin, who lost both his legs in a suicide bombing in Kandahar in 2006.

The day’s activities also feature veterans recounting their stories in a Veterans Corner, numerous vehicles from the Alberta Military Vehicles Preservation Association, 1st Special Service Force (Devil’s Brigade) re-enactors and two veterans’ motorcycle groups.

A silent auction to raise funds for further Veterans Voices of Canada’s efforts goes all day and the organization will benefit from the sales of signed books by Korean War veteran and former artillery officer Andrew Moffat of Red Deer.

More information can be found online at www.vetvoicecan.org.

Innisfail murder case in court

Residents and business owners can help shape Sylvan Lake’s tourism strategy at an event on May 10.

Setting the Stage is a planning workshop to develop a tourism strategic implementation plan. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Best Western Chateau Suites.

Consultants will help the community understand and assess its economic base, values, priorities, audience and other key issues to find a preferred direction of action.

Consultants have met with local stakeholders as well as current and prospective regional partners to provide the workshop’s information base.

Attendance is free, although participants are asked to RSVP to Vicki Kurz, the municipality’s economic development officer, at 403-887-1185 ext. 226 or email vkurz@sylvanlake.ca.

The case of a man accused of murdering his father was briefly heard in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday.

Defence counsel Patty MacNaughton said that further forensic assessment was being done on Innisfail area resident Aaron Guilbault, 31, who was charged with second-degree murder last November.

Guilbault, who is remanded at the Calgary Remand Centre, will appear by closed-circuit television on May 29 so the case can be spoken to.

He was recently declared fit to stand trial.

Tim Guilbault, 58, was found dead at a family acreage west of Bowden on Nov. 5. He had served three terms on Red Deer city council before moving to Calgary in 1995 to take a new job.

Aaron Guilbault was arrested near Stettler a few hours later.

Blackfalds Field House sponsor to be named

Crime Prevention Week includes barbecue

The Town of Blackfalds will reveal the sponsor who has naming rights for the Blackfalds Field House on May 9 at 1 p.m. at the field house.

Construction of the facility, located at 4500 Womacks Rd., is nearing the halfway point.

The multi-use field house will contain a fitness centre, walking and jogging track, indoor playground, community meeting areas, lease and administration spaces, and will integrate the Trans Canada Trail through the facility.

Outdoors will be an aquatic centre, amphitheatre and special events area, heritage and interpretive area, veterans’ memorial, fitness equipment, picnic areas, playgrounds and open spaces.

At a separate event at 2 p.m. today, Border Paving will present a $100,000 cheque to Blackfalds Field House So-

An action-packed barbecue and open doors at the RCMP detachment are two of the activities planned during Crime Prevention Week from May 12 to 18.

The fun kicks off on May 11 when Mayor Morris Flewwelling declares Crime Prevention Week from May 12 to 18 in Red Deer.

There will be some interactive fun including graffiti removal with the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre, RCMP, Emergency Services, Neighbourhood Watch, Crime Stoppers, Citizens on Patrol and other groups.

There will be graffiti removal demonstrations every half hour.

Graffiti wipes will be available for purchase.

A barbecue runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 47 Street and 51st Avenue (City Lot P9). Activities are free and food is

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POLICY: ‘No need’ They gather information with schools and teachers and so far that need hasn’t been shown, she added.

Clearview Public Schools chairman Ken Checkel said the board hasn’t looked at developing such a policy.

“We have heard of other divisions getting involved in this, but it’s something we haven’t got to yet,” said Checkel.

The division has standard policies around bullying, and safe and caring schools. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

The old railway station at the corner of Ross Street and 51st Avenue will serve as the walk’s meeting and end point.

Finally, local historian Michael Dawe will lead a walk focusing on how the 1911 town plan for Red Deer still shapes the city today. The Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery will serve as the start and end point for the 1:30 to 3 p.m. walk.

City environmental program specialist Lauren Maris said the walks are meant to celebrate the built enBARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY vironment focus area of the city’s Environmental Phone: 343-3715 donagross@telus.net Master Plan.

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A crane operator makes a lift of construction steel at the site of the new Chinook’s Edge school being constructed in Penhold. Chinook’s Edge will open a Grade 7 to Grade 12 school next to the Penhold Regional Multiplex in the fall of 2014. At the same time, Jesse Duncan School in Penhold will be reconfigured to a kindergarten to Grade 2 school and Penhold School will be configured to a Grade 3 to Grade 6 school. Students from the River Glen School (kindergarten to Grade 12) will have the option to transfer to the Penhold schools or others in the division. available by donation to the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre.

On May 13, the Red Deer RCMP detachment (4602 51st St.) will open its doors to the public from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Residents will have the chance to speak with RCMP officers and volunteers who work in the various programs including Victim Services, Search & Rescue and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

An open house is also planned at the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (108 4711 51st Ave.) is slated for May 15 from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Nordegg water service restored Water service to Nordegg residents has been restored.

The leak in a pipe to the hamlet’s water reservoir was repaired and residential water turned on at 10 a.m.

Saturday.

The 70 residents had been without water since April 23. Clearwater County provided water stations for villagers to get water as well as two hotel rooms for showering and hotel laundry facilities.

An Alberta Health Services boil water notice remains in effect until the system has been chlorinated and the water tested, which the county hopes will be done by early next week.

Schools’ trades funded Three Central Alberta high schools are getting some funding help for trades projects.

Skills Canada Alberta has announced four Alberta high schools are recipients of the Encana Equipment Grant of $10,000 per school to purchase equipment for their trade and technology labs.

Innisfail Jr./Sr. High, Didsbury High and Caroline School all received the grant.

The Innisfail grant will be put to-

wards enhancing welding bays with the purchase of new equipment.

Caroline’s is to support the establishment of a new welding, machining and mechanics program.

Didsbury is upgrading its wood and metal equipment to meet industry standards.

“Increasing students’ access to equipment in their school shops and labs is essential to building interest in trade and technology careers,” said Chris Browton, Skills Canada Alberta executive director.

“Bringing together Encana with our education partners provides enhanced opportunity for students to develop the hands-on skills that can launch their talents into a rewarding career.”

Recipients of the grants will be recognized on May 16 at the provincial Skills Canada competition awards ceremony at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

Kidnap hearing in February All four men accused in connection with a Sylvan Lake kidnapping in March will head to preliminary hearings next February.

Thomas Larkin, 33, Gregory Roberts, 26, Scott Hebert, 32, and Logan Mitchell, 18, will be at a hearing from Feb. 19-21 in Red Deer provincial court.

Larkin was the latest man to have his hearing set in provincial court, on Wednesday.

Police allege a man was kidnapped in Sylvan Lake on March 4 and held captive in Red Deer until the next afternoon, when he managed to escape.

The man was then taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, where he was treated for minor injuries and released.

Police say the suspects demanded an undisclosed amount of money to secure the safe release of the male.

Larkin is from Nova Scotia while the other three are all from Red Deer.

The four accused were charged with various offences, including extortion and kidnapping.

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Malick making up for lost time “ICONOCLASTIC FILMMAKER” USED TO DISAPPEAR FOR DECADES BETWEEN FILMS

BY PETER RAINER ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Terrence Malick, for whom the phrase “iconoclastic filmmaker” could have been invented, used to disappear for decades between his dark and mysterious films.

Lately he seems to be making up for lost time.

Now 70, he’s released three movies in the past eight years: The New World (2005), The Tree of Life (2011) and To the Wonder, which opened last month.

Two other projects have been announced, one of them, starring Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett, is reportedly in post-production. All of which make it a good time to look at this publicity-shy director’s remarkable body of work.

Malick started out his career in 1973 with a near- masterpiece, Badlands, following it five years later with Days of Heaven and then, famously, waited 20 years to make his next movie, The Thin Red Line.

Post-Badlands, he granted virtually no interviews and did not even allow his picture to be taken.

As recluses go, he made Stanley Kubrick, J.D. Salinger and Thomas Pynchon seem like publicity hogs.

Criterion has just put out an excellent DVD restoration of Badlands.

The movie holds up extremely well.

I find Malick’s subsequent films topheavy with religioso hooha, but his debut feature represents the best of Malick with little of the worst.

Loosely based on the notorious 1958 Charles Starkweather- Caril Ann Fugate nine-day murder spree, and starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek at the beginnings of their careers, it’s a

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Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams star in Terrence Malick’s “To the Wonder,” his follow-up to “The Tree of Life”. The movie is in the competition for the top trophy at the 2012 Venice Film Festival. spooky, worthy cinematic counterpart to Bonnie and Clyde.

Malick had recently graduated from the inaugural class at the American Film Institute, after a pointy-headed post-Harvard sojourn as a Rhodes Scholar and as a philosophy instructor at M.I.T. (His English translation of a Martin Heidegger tome was published in 1969.)

He wrote a couple of produced screenplays, including Pocket Money (1972) with Paul Newman and Lee Marvin, and even wrote an early draft of

Dirty Harry (presumably without the help of Heidegger).

Tired of seeing his work mucked over, he exerted fanatic control on Badlands.

The film was largely financed independently by producer Edward Pressman, whose family’s toy business provided much of the backing. When money ran out, Malick suspended work on the film for the better part of a year while he wrote screenplays to raise cash.

When Warner Brothers, who bought

the film, previewed Badlands in Los Angeles, they double-billed it with Mel Brooks’s Blazing Saddles.

According to an interview on the DVD, a studio executive told Pressman that Badlands received “the worst preview cards in the history of Warners.”

I first caught Badlands while I was a film student at the University of Southern California, shortly after it was completed. Malick — not yet then in full recluse mode — mixed it up afterward with the students. Looking back on it, it was like being present at a yeti sighting.

Malick’s Seventh Seal persona does not apparently extend to his film sets, where he is by all accounts open and gregarious.

Sheen talks in a DVD interview from 2012 about how Malick had to cajole the then 31-year-old actor to play a role originally written for a 19-yearold. (The age was rewritten upward to accommodate him).

Spacek says Malick didn’t want the actors to research the Starkweather-Fugate story. He didn’t want the murdering lovers- on-the-run to come across as patently depraved.

“We like our villains to be villainous,” she says, and describes the pindrop silence with which audiences greeted the film at its debut at the New York Film Festival. The murder scenes, with their jaunty, comic matter-of-factness, unnerved audiences accustomed to frothing, full-blown psychopathology in the movies.

Today, though, audiences tend to laugh along with the movie.

“It’s a different society now,” Spacek all-too-tellingly observes.

Peter Rainer writes for Bloomberg News

Canada’s Jill Barber feeling bigger in more ways than one PREGNANT, PREPARES FOR SHOWS, THEN A HIATUS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Juno-nominated chanteuse Jill Barber has some of the biggest gigs of her career lined up this week — and, as she quips, they feel big in more ways than one.

“Because I’m pregnant right now, so I’m literally feeling bigger,” she laughed on the sunny patio of a Toronto cafe this week. “To perform onstage, I feel a little more vulnerable or something.

“But I think that could be good. I think vulnerability onstage generally isn’t a bad thing.”

Even if she wasn’t more than six months pregnant with her first child, Barber might feel daunted by the week’s festivities.

Today, she’ll take the stage at Montreal’s Metropolis — capacity 2,300 — followed by a Friday night engagement at Toronto’s lushly historic Winter Garden Theatre, with a Saturday gig next in Bragg Creek.

And then the classification-defying singer will take the first real break of her career, a five-month reprieve from the road that she’s entering with some trepidation.

“It’s totally wild to me,” says Bar-

ber, who’s married to author and CBCRadio personality Grant Lawrence.

“To actually take a break is kind of scary, I guess, but good. I know it’s not that long. But the other thing in my career is as an independent musician, it’s so much about momentum, and I’ve always felt that too.

“Momentum is the kind of intangible thing that keeps my career headed forward,” she added. “So to put the brakes on that, even if it’s just a short time, feels unusual to me.”

And it does feel like Barber is headed into her hiatus with the wind at her back.

An anglophone with a Francophile streak, she released her first Frenchlanguage disc in January, and she says it’s led to a surprising amount of new interest in Quebec while also satisfying existing fans of her stylishly retro vocal jazz.

Of course, assigning just one genre to Barber never tells the whole story.

Over her decade-plus career, she’s flitted through musical styles just as she’s hop-scotched across the country (she was raised in Port Credit, Ont., found her musical voice as a university student in Kingston, Ont., established herself in Halifax and then spent the past five years in Vancouver).

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Juno-nominated Vancouver singer/songwriter Jill Barber talks about new album in Toronto on Tuesday.

“I have made records that have been a little bit country, a little bit folk, a little bit jazz, a little bit gospel, a little bit soulful, and it’s nice on the one hand because I feel like I can make different types of records and not have it come as a big shock,” said Barber, who has devised the term “smoky folkie” to describe her unique style.

“I want every record to sound distinct and have its own place and be its own chapter in my story.”

And Barber, who’s due in the summer, says handling her typical music duties while pregnant has been “no sweat.”

“In fact, I feel like I could keep going for a couple months — I’m like, ‘Oh, why did I cut it off so early?”’ she said. “Because I happen to be really lucky. For me, pregnancy’s been a total

breeze. No issues, no morning sickness, none of the stuff that so many people suffer through.

“I’ve been joking recently ... it’s amazing how it takes about nine months to (make) an album and also grow a human. And decidedly, it’s way harder to make an album. Like growing a human is really no problem.”

She’s actually trying to do both at once. Restless in her downtime, Barber has been writing a lot lately — or, in her words, “trying to get an album in before the baby arrives.”

The tunes she’s working on are a little more acoustic, “down to earth.”

She’s not sure what shape the songs will eventually take on an album — she sees the potential for elegantly sweeping arrangements, but also likes the idea of a simpler approach.

Co-founder of BTO found not guilty on sex charges NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Tim Bachman, who co-founded the iconic Canadian rock band BachmanTurner Overdrive, was found not guilty Wednesday of sex charges brought by a woman who was a foster child in his home.

A British Columbia judge concluded the testimony of Stacy Bohun, now 24, was unreliable because of inconsistencies in her statements over the years.

“I did not find Ms. Bohun was a deliberately dishonest witness,” the judge said in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.

Bohun testified when she was between the ages of 11 and 14, she was living in Bachman’s home and was in a “sick relationship” with him that involved groping and fondling, but never intercourse. She said Wednesday she was disappointed with the verdict.

Bohun’s name was originally banned from publication, but the judge granted her request when she said she wanted the ban lifted because she wasn’t afraid to talk about it.

Bachman was accused of sexual assault, sexual touching and sexual interference of a person under 14. Justice Neill Brown noted that the Crown’s evidence fell short of what was needed to convict.

The court was told that Bohun first disclosed to a therapist that she been touched sexually by Bachman. The court also heard that Bachman visited the therapist and said: “I touched her but I didn’t have sex with her.”

The counsellor testified at the trial that Bachman was in tears when he said this, but the judge noted that unfortunately, the counsellor didn’t ask Bachman what he meant by touching.

Brown also noted Bohun had given four different dates for the worst incident of sexual touching, although he acknowledged Bohun had been a methamphetamine addict in her teens, leaving her with a “terrible memory” for dates.

Despite the acquittal, Bohun said outside court that she was glad she came forward publicly and hoped it would help other victims.

“I did the right thing here,” she told reporters.

“It’s been a long 12 years and I think I’m going to close the book.”

She said she now plans to focus on her new life as a mother. Bohun brought her infant child to court to hear the verdict.

“I would love for all the children who were victims of sexual abuse to feel comfortable speaking about it. I want to let people know it’s okay to talk about it.”

Court heard Bohun had a troubled childhood.

In August 1989, when she was only a year old, her three-year-old sister, Casey Bohun, vanished without a trace from the family home in Delta, B.C. Her mother, Barbara Bohun, took her own life in 2001 while Stacy was in foster care at the Bachman home.

Bohun testified she was put in foster care because she started “acting out” and her mother felt unable to cope.

She finally ended their four-year sexual relationship in 2004 when she was 14 and ran away from the Bachman home, she testified.

She blamed herself for allowing it to happen and she started taking drugs to help kill the painful memories, she said.

Bohun went to police in 2009 and Bachman was charged in 2010. Under cross-examination by Jack Harris, Bachman’s lawyer, Bohun admitted her drug

use affected her memory.

Bachman, 59, has been a Fraser Valley real estate agent for many years.

The Winnipeg-based BTO released its first album in May 1973. The band’s second album, Bachman— Turner Overdrive II, released in December 1973, became a huge hit in the U.S. and Canada, with hit singles Let it Ride and Takin’ Care of Business. In 1974, Tim Bachman left BTO, which eventually sold almost 30 million records worldwide. He has rejoined BTO for tours over the years.

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Crisis may help future: Carney BANKS MUST ADOPT NEW APPROACHES, OUTGOING BANK GOVERNOR SAYS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says a new age of central banking is being created out of the ruins of the recent financial crisis that if done correctly could help avert, mitigate or at least better manage future economic crashes.

One key lesson, he said Wednesday, is that central banks have learned they need a more flexible approach to conducting monetary policy.

In an example he has used before, Carney said the Bank of Canada now realizes that it may need to take an active role in preventing a housing bubble that could impact the wider economy. Effectively, that means the bank is prepared to raise interest rates if necessary to slow down borrowing.

“The clear lesson is that a central bank pursuing price stability without due regard for financial stability risks achieving neither,” he told students and academics at the University of Alberta.

The issue is particularly pertinent in Canada, where the bank’s low interest rate policy has fuelled excessive consumer debt accumulation, particularly on mortgages, and a hot housing market.

Carney realizes the problem he has wrought, but defends it by saying without such a loose-money policy the economy most likely would be much weaker and unemployment higher.

He credits Ottawa with tightening mortgage rules and lending practices to discourage irresponsible borrowing and he says it is working. Growth in household credit has fallen to about three per cent, from six in 2011, and fixed mortgages now represent 90 per cent of new issuances, compared with about 50 per cent in 2011.

“The bank now recognized there may be some cases when monetary policy may still have to take financial stability considerations into account. This is most obviously the case when financial imbalances affect the near-term outlook for output and inflation.”

The speech, advertised as a wide-ranging

lecture on the conduct of monetary policy, was one of Carney’s last major addresses in Canada before departing for the Bank of England next month.

While mostly scholarly in its approach, it will undoubtedly be closely read by policymakers in England for clues on how their star catch is likely to conduct himself when he takes over the Bank of England on July 1.

Carney is clearly advocating that central banks in the future be much more involved in the financial stability issues and the real economy, although their prime concern should remain maintaining stable and predictable price inflation.

“Although it has not been the case in Canada where policy has remained conventional, globally, central banks are being asked to do more, in more ways, than ever before,” he says.

“All of these developments put a premium on clearly articulated monetary policy frameworks.”

Please see CARNEY on Page C6

RONA RENOVATIONS COMPLETE

Tim Hortons shares rise TORONTO — Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX:THI) shares closed higher Wednesday after a report that U.S. investment firm Highfields Capital is pushing for changes at the chain, including a big buyback of stock and a spinoff of its real estate holdings.

Reuters news agency, which cited documents and two sources, said Highfields wants the coffee and doughnut chain to borrow $3.4 billion to buy back more than a third of its stock. Highfields also wants Tim Hortons to create a real estate trust for its real estate assets and spin off or sell its distribution business. Tim Hortons declined to comment on the report. Tim Hortons owns about 20 per cent of its more than 3,400 restaurant locations and kiosks, though most are leased. It also owns corporate headquarters and distribution centres. Shares in Tim Hortons closed up $2.19 at $56.77 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Talisman reports $213M loss CALGARY — The CEO of Talisman Energy Inc. says investors can expect a turnaround at the underperforming international oil and gas explorer later this year — provided that commodity prices co-operate. “If the North American gas price goes back in the tank, then that’s going to delay us. If there is upheaval in the world that one way or another causes the oil price to go down, that’s going to be a problem,” Hal Kvisle told reporters Wednesday following the company’s annual meeting. “I think if things unfold with relatively stable commodity prices and a different focus to our capital program, during the year 2013, we should see things turn.” Talisman shares were down nearly four per cent to $11.60 Wednesday .

— The Canadian Press

Safe, local food discussed

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Rona store manager Richard Barker, left, and regional operations manager Paul Hobbs chat Wednesday during the grand re-opening of Rona’s south Red Deer store. The home improvement centre at 2610 Gaetz Ave. has undergone extensive renovations, and now has a modified layout, a more prominent service counter and new products. Meanwhile, the former Totem Building Supplies store at 7730 Gaetz Ave. has been rebranded as a Rona outlet. Rona bought Totem in 2004, but the two chains had been operating independent of each other.

Loblaw will give more help to victims of Bangladesh tragedy

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Loblaw Companies Ltd. is pledging more help to victims in the collapse of an illegally built factory in Bangladesh where some of its Joe Fresh clothing was made.

“I’m deeply shaken by the event as are our colleagues throughout our Joe Fresh and Loblaw business,” executive chairman Galen Weston said Wednesday.

More than 400 people died in the collapse and Loblaw has already said it will pay compensation to the victims and their families.

“Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to those who were injured and to all of the

families who have lost loved ones,” Weston told a conference call.

“We have taken action to address the situation, including the announcement of a fund to provide relief to victims of this tragedy.

“There is more we will do and we will make that public over the next few days.”

Also on Wednesday, Loblaw (TSX:L) reported a 40 per cent increase in first-quarter profits and raised its dividend just over nine per cent.

“This performance instills in the board of Loblaw the confidence to increase the dividend for the second time in less than six months,” Weston told financial analysts.

The quarterly dividend will increase to 24 cents per common share from 22 cents.

Based on the stock’s closing price Tuesday of $42.75, that would produce an annual yield of just under 2.25 per cent.

RBC Capital Markets analyst Irene Nattel called the dividend increase a “positive surprise,” given that Loblaw had also increased it in its thirdquarter of 2012.

Canada’s largest supermarket operator said it earned $171 million or 61 cents per share, up from $122 million or 43 cents in the year-earlier period.

Revenue rose to $7.2 billion from $6.94 billion.

Please see LOBLAW on Page C6

Canadian Pacific proceeding cautiously with oil-by-rail business

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The head of Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) says he believes there is enough room in the oil and gas industry for businesses to oil ship by rail and by pipeline.

However, Hunter Harrison told the company’s annual meeting that the railway is “proceeding cautiously” in the business and doesn’t plan to build long-term infrastructure for what could be a short-term boom.

“It’s an opportunity but it’s something we have to be pretty cautious about,” Harrison said.

“As things settle in, I think you’ll see some more growth than people have anticipated there,” he added.

CP Rail has been increasing crude shipments as Canadian oil producers look for ways to get their product to market as production ramps up from the oilsands and pipeline companies struggle to increase capacity quickly.

Enbridge has proposed expanding capacity on some pipes in the Great Lakes region and reverse the flow of another line between Mon-

treal and southern Ontario, while TransCanada has looking to ship oil east with its Energy East Pipeline project and south to the U.S. with its Keystone XL pipeline project.

The U.S. project, which is awaiting government approval, has faced significant opposition from groups concerned about the damage a leak would do to the environment.

Harrison says the Keystone XL debate has drawn attention to railway service as an alternative which offers extra flexibility.

Shipping oil by rail was one of the key drivers behind the railway’s ability to deliver its best first-quarter results in its 132-year history.

The company expects to double its deliveries of crude oil 12 months earlier than previously forecast.

The former chief executive of Canadian National (TSX:CNR) met with shareholders for the first annual meeting since he was brought on board last summer after a protracted battle between the company’s former leadership and a major shareholder.

Please see CPR on Page C6

Conversations about food typically focus on the next meal.

But at a recent meeting in Lacombe, the discussion had a much broader scope.

More than 30 people from the city and surrounding area gathered to talk about local food, and its importance.

Participants included producers, distributors and consumers, with the event organized by Growing Food Security in Alberta — an organization that promotes safe, nutritious, local food that’s produced in an environmentally sustainable manner.

One of the meeting hosts was Susan Crump, whose Lacombe-based online grocery store The Green Pantry sells local food.

She said the meeting attracted representatives from the city and Lacombe County, as well as from the Lacombe food bank, the city’s community gardens, the Good Food Box program, Lacombe Composite High School and Backyard Friends, among other organizations.

“Just a lot of people who are interested in local food, food in general, and making our food system a bit more equitable and local,” summed up Crump.

“We all knew each other, and we sort of knew what other people were doing, but we just thought that it was important to get together a little more formally and do a little bit of planning.”

That planning is focused on encouraging people to produce and consume local food, said Crump, with the resulting benefits multifaceted.

“Our belief is that local food in general is healthier for people, it’s fresher, and certainly it tends to have less preservatives and chemicals.”

It also results in less pollution, creates local employment, builds community and reduces consumers’ reliance on food that originates elsewhere, she continued.

A new group, called Field to Table Lacombe, resulted from the meeting. Its members plan to meet on a regular basis to formulate strategies for building and strengthening the local food system.

“I think the biggest objective and result that came from the conference was that we now have a group of people who can help each other and support each other, and are all going in the same direction,” said Crump.

She noted that Lacombe already seems to be a centre for “food activism,” with a wealth of local food produced in the area.

Field to Table Lacombe welcomes other people to join it.

Information about the group and its meetings can be obtained by contacting Crump at scrump@ albertahighspeed.net. hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

C6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, May 2, 2013

MARKETS

STORIES FROM PAGE C5

CARNEY: Banks did little to avert crisis

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 90.76 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 95.75 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.33 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.74 Cdn. National Railway . . 97.29 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 123.16 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 81.43 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.87 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.00 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 33.15 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 47.11 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 2142 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.72 General Motors Co. . . . . 30.18 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 16.52 Research in Motion. . . . . 15.89 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.42 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 43.45 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 43.59 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.10 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.68 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 49.15 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 73.82 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.90 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.28 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.75 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . 143.35 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed sharply lower Wednesday as investors sold off across most sectors and commodities tumbled as indications of slowing growth in the Chinese and American economies raised another round of concerns.

The S&P/TSX composite index fell 135.21 points to 12,321.29, led by steep declines in mining and energy stocks, amid a heavy slate of earnings reports.

The Canadian dollar closed down 0.06 of a cent to 99.2 cents US. There was at least one bit of good news: the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that it will carry on with its economic stimulus measures for some time to come.

That means interest rates stay near zero until the jobless rate hits 6.5 per cent from its current level of 7.6 per cent.

And other stimulus in the form of spending US$85 billion a month on bonds to keep long-term rates low and encourage lending will stay place until the labour market markedly improves substantially.

Indexes were further depressed by other data showing declining expansion in the American manufacturing sector. The Institute for Supply Management’s index stood at 50.7 in April, down from 51.3 in March.

And construction spending fell 1.7 per cent in March after rising 1.5 per cent in February.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 138.85 points to 14,700.95, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 29.66 points to 3,299.13 and the S&P 500 index gave back 14.87 points to 1,582.7.

Commodity prices also moved lower after data showed a slowdown in China’s manufacturing growth.

The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, an industry group, released data Wednesday showing that manufacturing grew at a slower pace in April and that export orders had been declining steadily. The federation’s purchasing managers’ index fell to 50.6 in April from 50.9 in March.

The metals and mining sector dropped 1.45 per cent as July copper fell 11 cents to US$3.08 a pound.

China is the world’s biggest consumer of the metal. First Quantum Minerals fell 44 cents to C$17.15.

The gold sector was also down

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.09 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 56.77 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.06 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 24.90 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.35 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.55 First Quantum Minerals . 17.15 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 29.07 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.74 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.40 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 42.16 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.71 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 26.61 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 27.55 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 43.60 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 44.49 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.94 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 49.01 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 29.00 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 19.51 Canyon Services Group. 10.12 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 29.51 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.740 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.24 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.07 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 87.51 about 2.35 per cent as June bullion in New York dropped $25.90 to US$1,446.20 an ounce. Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) faded 75 cents to C$29.07.

The energy sector fell two per cent as the weak manufacturing data sent June crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropping $2.43 to US$91.03 a barrel.

Prices were further depressed after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a jump in last week’s crude supplies that was more than four times higher than expected, rising last week by 6.7 million barrels.

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) lost 55 cents to C$29.

Talisman Energy (TSX:TLM) posted a quarterly net loss of $213 million, or 21 cents per share compared with a profit of $291 million, or 28 cents per share, a year earlier. Its shares gave back 58 cents to $11.50.

The tech sector was also weak with BlackBerry (TSX:BB) down 61 cents to $15.89 as it launched the long-awaited Q10 smartphone with a physical keyboard.

Industrials also weighed on the Toronto market with Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) down $2.40 to $123.16.

And the financials sector also gave back gains as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) shed 82 cents to $62.37.

Elsewhere on the earnings front, Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) jumped $2, or 4.68 per cent, to $44.75 as it reported a 40 per cent increase in first-quarter net income to $171 million or 61 cents per share while revenue rose to $7.2 billion from $6.94 billion. The grocer also increased its quarterly dividend to 24 cents per common share from 22 cents and said it plans to compete the initial public offering of its real estate investment trust in early to mid-July.

In other corporate developments, Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX:THI) shares gained $2.19 or four per cent to $56.77 after a report that U.S. investment firm Highfields Capital is pushing for changes at the chain including a big buy back of stock and a spin off of its real estate holdings.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday: Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,321.29 down 135.21 points TSX Venture Exchange — 961.94

Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 42.08 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 28.66 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 39.58 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.02 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.15 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.930 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.84 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 30.57 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.50 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.08 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.56 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 51.11 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 62.37 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 57.83 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.08 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.31 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 27.27 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 45.09 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 61.15 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 14.76 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 75.61 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.03 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 60.55 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 28.33 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.13

down 3.86 points TSX 60 — 702.83 down 7.88 points Dow — 14,700.95 down 135.85 points S&P 500 — 1,582.70 down 14.87 points Nasdaq — 3,299.13 down 29.66 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 99.20 cents US, down 0.06 of a cent Pound — C$1.5682, up 0.35 of a cent Euro — C$1.3290, up 0.22 of a cent Euro — US$1.3183, up 0.14 of a cent Oil futures: US$91.03 per barrel, down $2.43 (June contract) Gold futures: US$1,446.20 per ounce, down $25.90 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $24.405 per oz., down 99.7 cents $784.62 kg., down $32.05 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 961.94, down 3.86 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 112.9 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: May ’13 $0.90 higher $637.10; July ’13 $9.80 lower $603.80; Nov. ’13 $6.70 lower $541.70; Jan. ’14 $7.70 lower $541.70; March ’14 $7.70 lower $536.00; May ’14 $7.70 lower $533.90; July ’14 $7.70 lower $532.00; Nov. ’14 $7.70 lower $507.60; Jan ’15 $7.70 lower $507.60; March ’15 $7.70 lower $507.60; May ’15 $7.70 lower $507.60.

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.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 373,800 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 373,800.

Light truck sales show big jump THE CANADIAN PRESS Canadians shopping for a new truck helped drive auto sales up nearly nine per cent last month, according to sales figures compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants on Wednesday.

Sales of light vehicles in Canada totalled 171,807 for April, up 8.9 per cent from 157,777 a year ago, breaking a four-month streak of lower year-over-year sales.

The bulk of the gain came from a 16.3 per cent increase in light truck sales which totalled 94,701 for the month, up

from 81,409 in April 2012.

“The Canadian light vehicle market surged forward last month, thawing out after a slow winter,” DesRosiers said.

Sales of its F-Series pickup trucks helped Ford Motor Co. of Canada claim the top spot for the month and the yearto date.

Ford says it sold 27,907 vehicles last month, up from 24,171 a year ago.

Chrysler Canada reported sales of 25,745, up from 24,540 in April 2012, also helped by truck sales.

General Motors Canada joined Ford in re-

porting a double-digit increase in April sales, although it still came in third among the Detroit Three automakers.

GM Canada said the overall number of vehicles delivered by dealers rose 19 per cent to 25,071, its best April performance since 2009.

For instance, he says researchers at the Bank of Canada and other central banks are in the process of trying to determine what they could have done better to prevent the crisis in the first place, and the effectiveness of the measures they have taken to mitigate the fall-out on the real economy.

One of the lessons he believed should be taken from the 2008-09 recession is that central banks did little to avert the crisis from happening or even appreciate its seriousness. While they sprang into action once the bottom fell, they did not appreciate that they could have tightened policy earlier to limit the damage.

One thing that appears clear, he says, a conventional policy of strictly targeting a set inflation marker such as two per cent is not adequate in all circumstances, particularly during exceptional economic times.

LOBLAW: REIT a key driver Loblaw also said it expects to file a preliminary prospectus for its real estate investment trust in late May and complete an initial public offering in early to mid-July.

The REIT would operate as a subsidiary of Loblaw and would see Canada’s biggest supermarket operator contribute real estate assets with a current market value of more than $7 billion to the venture.

Senior investment adviser Allan Small of DWM Securities said the REIT will contribute to Loblaw earnings.

“That’s a key driver,” Small said.

“The real estate alone that their buildings sit on is worth a certain amount in terms of earnings per share.”

RBC’s Nattel noted that Loblaw’s quarterly results look like the company is turning a corner.

“Loblaw’s Q1 financial results suggest that the heavy lifting done over the past several is finally paying off,

with same-store sales growth of 2.8 per cent, the best print in several years,” Nattel said in a research note.

Same-store sales refer to stores that have been open for at least a year.

Despite the strong start to the year, Nattel said the tone of Loblaw’s outlook for 2013 remains cautious due to a number of factors such as intense competition.

Loblaw president Vicente Trius said Loblaw will launch PC Plus on Friday in Ontario Loblaw stores, an all-digital retail loyalty program that’s expected to appeal to more customers.

Trius added there hasn’t been an impact on Loblaw stores near Walmart or Target stores that opened last year.

“We prepared on all of those stores before those Zellers stores reopened as a Target or Walmart. That strategy was led by food and fresh... and improved customer experience.”

Loblaw operates 22 different banners, including Independent, Zehrs, Superstore, Wholesale Club, Valuemart, No Frills, Maxi, Loblaws and Provigo.

Shares in Loblaw were up 4.9 per cent, or $2.10, at $44.85 in noon trading Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

CPR: Bumpy road “What a difference a year makes,” Harrison said at the start of his speech.

The arrival of a new leader at CP Rail last year marked the end of a dramatic chapter in the company’s history. Then-CEO Fred Green stepped down just hours before the start of a shareholder meeting to appease the company’s largest shareholder, activist fund manager Bill Ackman and his investment company Pershing Square.

“This has been a bumpy road, but a successful road, and I want to personally thank all of you for the confidence that you’ve shown and the organization and this team,” Harrison said.

The changes have included bringing fellow CN executive Keith Creel over to Harrison’s new team at CP Rail where he serves as president and chief operating officer and is a likely successor to the CEO when he is expected to retire again in about three years.

Shares of CP Rail closed down $2.40 to $123.16 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

European Central Bank weighs rate cut to stimulate economy

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FRANKFURT, Germany — Economists say the European Central Bank could cut interest rates as soon as Thursday because of fears that the euro area’s economy isn’t recovering — even though top bank officials themselves caution that a cut won’t do much good.

Market expectations have risen in recent days of a reduction in the ECB’s benchmark rate from its current record low of 0.75 per cent when bank’s 23-member governing council gathers to debate the issue in Bratislava, Slovakia.

The economy of the 17 European Union countries that use the euro certainly needs a boost. The ECB says the eurozone will shrink 0.5 per cent for all of this year and unemployment is at 12.1 per cent. Meanwhile, annual inflation is only 1.2 per cent, well below

the ECB’s goal of just under 2 per cent.

That gives the ECB freedom to cut if it wants to.

The low inflation data make it “virtually impossible” that the ECB will fail to lower the refinancing rate Thursday, said Janet Henry, chief European economist at HSBC. Cuts done at the wrong time can worsen inflation, but it appears there is little risk of that for now.

At 0.75 per cent, the ECB rate is still higher than at other major central banks.

The Fed is at 0-0.25 per cent, the Bank of Japan at 0-0.1 per cent, and the Bank of England at 0.5 per cent.

ECB president Mario Draghi said at his last news conference April 4 that bank officials “stand ready to act” if their forecast for a recovery later this year appears to not be coming true.

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HOVLAND 1926 - 2013 Glen Marvin Hovland of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the age of 86 years.

Glen was born at Atlee, Alberta in 1926. He was then raised in the Palmer Earling District on the family farm near Holden, Alberta. At an early age, Glen left the family farm and started working in the oil patch near Turner Valley in 1943. In September, 1951, Glen married the love of his life, Helen Helgren who was from Kingman, Alberta.

Eventually they moved to the Valley Centre area east of Red Deer and that is where he started Hovland Oilfield Services and Glen’s Transport.

In 1973, Glen and Helen moved to the Delburne area and he continued working until his retirement. Glen loved working in his shop on one of his many projects.

Glen and Helen moved into Red Deer in 2008 where he resided until his passing.

Glen will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen Hovland; three sons Rod (Teresa), Roger (Kim), Dean (Deb); one daughter Glenice (Patrick) Laracy; six grandc h i l d r e n J e n n i f e r, D a v e , Mercy, Megan, Helen, Karen and two great grandchildren Ryder and Skylar. Also to cherish Glen’s memory are his brother Reuban (Alice) and the close cousins and relatives in the Camrose area. He was predeceased by his parents Chris and Gunda Hovland, his brother Raymond and an aunt and uncle very special to Glen, Mabel and Martin Meadahl.

A Celebration of Glen’s life will be held at the Balmoral Bible Chapel, located at the intersection of Highway 11 (55 Street) and Rutherford Drive, Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S., 1441 - Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7. Condolences to Glen’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca Bruce MacArthur MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Red Deer 587-876-4944

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RINGHEIM Alberta Marie 1938 - 2013 Mrs. Marie Ringheim passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Innisfail Health Care Center on April 29, 2013 at the age of 74 years. Marie is survived by her sons Terry (Cindy) Ringheim, their children Kristy (Mark), Brandon (Lisa) and Dallas; Wayne (Helen) Ringheim, their children Rick, Danielle and James. Marie is also survived by her brother Fred (Joanne) Saunders of Calgary; her sisters Marilyn (Dan) MacGonigill of Bowden and Shirley (Ken) Thomas of Peace River. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Shirley Saunders of Stony Plain. Marie will be greatly missed by her great grandchild Greyson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Marie was predeceased by her loving husband Bob, her parents Fred and Eileen Saunders and her brother Bill Saunders.

Marie was born in Innisfail, Alberta and was the first of five children born to Fred and Eileen Saunders. Marie married Bob Ringheim on September 1, 1956 and together they settled in the Bowden area where they raised their two sons. Marie and Bob owned and operated Bob’s Backhoe Service for over 25 years. Marie enjoyed attending farmers markets, square dancing, clogging, card games at the condo, golfing, camping and spending time with her many friends and family. A Memorial Service for Marie will be held at the Innisfail United Church on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Marie’s name may be made to the Innisfail Hospital Memorial Fund, Innisfail Hospital Palliative Care or the Bowden or Innisfail United Church.

Arrangements entrusted to HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES, INNISFAIL. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

Teresa Elizabeth Mayhew suddenly passed from this life to the next on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the age of 45 years. Teresa is lovingly remembered by her two sons Kelly (Holly) Mayhew, their two children Elliot and Karley; Ryan Mayhew; her mother Darlene Carlson-Bell; her sister Cheryl Warner and her niece Ashleah Warner. Teresa also leaves behind a large community of extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her father and two sets of grandparents.

Te r e s a w a s b o r n a t t h e Innisfail Hospital on October 9, 1967. She was raised on a farm at Raven, Alberta and attended school at Spruce V i e w. S h e m a r r i e d R o b Mayhew in 1986. Teresa graduated from RDC with a diploma in Rehabilitation Services in May of 1987.

They lived and worked in and around Innisfail until their divorce. Teresa moved to Red Deer in 2006. Teresa continued her work with her special needs clients for almost 25 years, before deciding to pursue other career alternatives. Teresa exuded a unique gentleness and benevolence of spirit that touched all who knew her.

Teresa’s life was a celebration of the family and friends she loved. A Memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #104, Innisfail on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Donations in Teresa’s honor may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. Innisfail entrusted with arrangements.

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SCHOTT Michael 1985 - 2013 Michael David William “Mike” Schott of Red Deer, Alberta passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the age of 28 years. Michael was born in Red Deer on March 19, 1985. He grew up in Red Deer going to Grade School at Grandview Elementary and Central Elementary. He loved sports, spending time with his family and close friends. He especially loved and enjoyed his nephew Jeraquinn and his niece Kiera. He was employed by Essential Well Servicing for 6 years and his funny jokes and actions kept the crew on their toes! He loved watching hockey and playing hockey as a kid winning MVP Awards every year. He was a ball of energy and love. His greatest achievement was travelling to Mexico and trips on his Harley through the mountains. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Peter Taylor and Debbie Schott, his brother, Dwayne, his grandma’s Pat Prozny and Mae Tennant. He was predeceased by his brother, A l l a n , h i s u n c l e Wa y n e , Grandpa Larry, Grandpa Bill and his great grandparents.

A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the Word Of Life Centre, South end of Ta y l o r D r i v e o n E n g l a n d Way, Red Deer on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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ASMUNDSON Edmund 1932 - 2013 Ed Asmundson passed away at the Rosefield Care Centre in Innisfail on April 29, 2013 and is now with his Lord.

He was born in Red Deer on August 28, 1932 to parents Jon and Julia Asmundson.

He worked in the meat and grocery retail business. After retiring in 1994, Ed spent many hours at the Innisfail Golf Course. He is survived by his wife Hazel, three children and six grandchildren, son Barry (Cheri) Megan and Claire of Revelstoke, son Brian (Tanya) Roman and C a r s o n o f Ye l l o w k n i f e , daughter Karen (Graham) Watt, Keltie and Tyler of Innisfail. He also leaves behind his sister Barb (Wayne) Martin of Springfield, Illinois and brother John (Brenda) of Red Deer and sister-in-law Dorothy Asmundson of Red Deer. He was predeceased by his brother Harold in 1984. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Boulevard in Red Deer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lutheran Hour or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES, INNISFAIL Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

CADGER Dorothy “Marie” 1934 - 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy “Marie” Cadger at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the age of 78 years.

Marie was born in Medicine Hat on May 5, 1934. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Pat (Irene) Wilkerson of Sherwood Park, Wendy ( Wa y n e ) G h o s t k e e p e r o f Slave Lake, John (Dawn) Wilkerson of Edmonton, and Dorothy (Lorne) Fowler of Red Deer, her eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren one great great granddaughter and her Aunt Kay Coombs of Brooks, Alberta. Marie was predeceased by her husband Walter Cadger, sister Bernice and parents John and Dorothy Fisher. A Celebration of Marie’s life will be held at Waskasoo Estates Community Hall, 217 England Way, Red Deer County, on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian C a n c e r S o c i e t y, S u i t e 101-6751 52 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4K8. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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Dr. Elizabeth Lythgoe would like to thank the Oddfellow Lodge / Rebekah Assembly for their generosity in donating ophthalmic equipment for the use of patients in Central Alberta.

To be the recipient of the Oddfellow Rebekah Visual Research Foundation Award is an honour for which I am deeply grateful.

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F/T RDA II Required to start ASAP in a busy and expanding dental office Mon. - Fri. Interested individuals please fax resume ATTN: Petrina to 43-347-2133 or email: pfry@live.ca STERILIZATION ASSISTANT required for restorative dental practice. No experience req’d. This is an excellent second income job for a mature person. Mon. - Thurs. 8-4.

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HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls CCCSI is hiring sanitation MECHANICAL * Take reservations workers for the afternoon Design Engineer * Check in/out Guests and evening shifts. Get * Balance cash out paid weekly, $14.22/hr.

Nexus Engineering requires & Attend to guest needs Call 403-348-8440 or fax $ 14.00/hr a full time permanent 403-348-8463 HOUSEKEEPING ROOM MECHANICAL DESIGN ATTENDANT ENGINEER. * Clean and vacuum rooms This position will involve public areas pool etc.

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TECHNICIAN/ safety standards ADMINISTRATIVE $ 14.00/hr Duties will include: ASSISTANT All positions are * Design of equipment req’d for Ophthalmology Shift Work & weekends using 3D CAD office. No previous Fax resume experience req’d. as full * Shop Testing of 780 - 702-5051 Prototypes job training is provided. * Support to Please fax resume to manufacturing for 403-342-2024 or drop off existing products in person at #120, 5002-55 St. Red Deer. Only those considered will be contacted. Job qualifications:

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Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com LOADER OPERATOR with Oilfield Exp. wanted for project in N.E. BC. Must have valid wheeled loader certification, as well as H2S, first aide, PST. Please email resume: info@GTChandler.com or fax: 403-886-2223 RATTRAY Reclamation Ltd is seeking a versatile individual with a background in farming duties.

The position will involve minimal disturbance lease construction and reclamation in the central Alberta area. Duties will include operating tractors and various attachments, fencing and other manual labour, Competitive wages and benefits are available, current oilfield safety tickets are an asset.

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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

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Experienced Screedman Roller Operator Transfer Machine Operator Email resume to: office@ccal.com Fax resume to: 403-885-5137 NOW Hiring Site Superintendants, Carpenters, Apprentice Carpenters for Full Time Work in the Red Deer area. Fully paid Benefit Package, Pension Plan, Bonuses. Good wages. Experience in the Petroleum industry an asset, Service Stations, Bulk Plants. E-mail Resume to tedc@kellerdenali.com OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH TJ PAVING. Looking for Exp`d Class 1 Driver to move equipment and haul material, and exp. Class 3 driver to haul material.

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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 currently seeking a field/shop apprentice mechanic for our Red Deer branch. Phoenix also has branches in Grande Prairie and Ft. Nelson serving Alberta and B.C. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required. The ability to multi task in a fast paced environment, proven ability to organize tasks and manage time, willingness to learn and strong interaction skills as well as First Aid and H2S tickets would be an asset. Knowledge of gensets and pumps would be an advantage. This fulltime permanent position would begin immediately, competitive wage depending on experience with benefit package after 3 months. e-mail resumes and copy of tickets to: humanresources@ phoenixrentals.ca or fax to:(780) 986-0763 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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MUST HAVE basic carSLOPED ROOFERS pentry skills. Salary based LABOURERS on skill level. Benefits & FLAT ROOFERS avail. Apply in person at F/T & P/T 100, 7491 Edgar Valid Driver’s Licence Industrial Bend. email: preferred. Fax or email KITCHEN HELPERS earl707@telus.net. and/or info@goodmenroofing.ca Wages $12./hr. fax 403-347-7913 or (403)341-6722 Apply in Person NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! w/resume to: BLACKJACK LOUNGE Howell’s Excavating #1, 6350 - 67 St. Ltd. Phone/Fax: 403-347-2118 of Innisfail, AB is currently FIRESIDE NOW HIRING: seeking: Structural Welders Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Heavy Equipment that are CWB certified Breakfast Cooks, with API650 experience.

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Fax resume to 403-340-3800

JUGO JUICE - F/T Juicer/Mixer. $10/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Email: janegosselin@telus.net SUNSHINE Family Restaurant - F/T Server. $9.75/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Email: janegosselin@telus.net

810

BUSINESS MANAGER JOB OPENING

Weidner Motors Ltd is currently accepting applications for a full time opening in our Business Office.

The successful candidate for the Business Manager position will be/have: • Performance driven and self motivated • Outgoing and enthusiastic • Excellent customer service skills and enjoys working with the public • Comfortable dealing with banks and securing loan financing We offer an excellent family run work environment, competitive salary with great earnings potential and a competitive benefits package. Professional training will be available.

Previous experience or a banking background would be an asset however is not required.

Please submit your resume attention :

Blayne Weidner fax 403-782-7040 or email to blayne@weidnerchevrolet.ca.

is hiring for the following position: 3RD OR 4TH YEAR HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. For the Red Deer Area.

Please fax resume to: 403-347-8060 OR EMAIL: tricia.cunningham@ lafarge-na.com JOURNEYMAN POWER LINEMEN with rubber glove experience required immed. for F/T employment. We offer competitive wages & benefits. successful candidate must be willing to work away from home.

Fax resume to 403-348-5579 LICENSED MECHANIC & AUTO BODY TECH. Reasonable rate.

A.J. Auto Repair & Body 11, 7836 49 Ave. Call 403-506-6258

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Help

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Misc.

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880

NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Cook

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

850

Trades

TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599 WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

860

Truckers/ Drivers

CLASS 1 drivers req’d for flat deck work. Steady year round work. Benefits, exc. wages and safety bonuses. Successful candidates must be hard working, must know your load securement and love driving as you will be traveling throughout BC, AB, SK & MB. Please fax resumes and drivers abstract to 1-855-784-2330 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

DRIVER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Req’d immed. for F/T employment. A clean class 1 drivers license req’d.

We offer competitive wages & benefits. successful candidates must be willing to work away from home.

Fax resume to 403-348-5579 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

UPS is now hiring for Part time Early Morning P/T WAREHOUSE & FULL TIME DRIVING. Applicants must be physically fit and be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

P/T Warehouse, Mon. to Fri. 15 - 25 hrs/wk.

Driving Mon. to Fri, 10 to 12 hours per day.

Alberta Class 5 license, clean abstract. This is fast paced, physically demanding environment.

All candidates are subject to criminal record checks.

Apply by online @ www.upsjobs.com or fax resume to: 403-648-3310

880

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ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in Michener Area West of 40th Ave. North Ross St. to 52 Street. $236/monthly

GED classes days/evening

Fall Start

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

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.

ALSO Denmark Cres.

Densmore Cres.

Donnelly Cres. $151.00/mo.

ALSO 2 blocks of Duston St. & Dale Close $87.00/mo.

ROSEDALLE AREA Richards Crsc.

Richards Close Ray Ave. $58/mo.

ALSO Russell Crsc. and part of Richards Crsc. $63/mo.

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 LANCASTER AREA

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.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Community Support Worker

GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST PARK

Good for adult with small car.

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Spring Start

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in

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880

COMMERCIAL & oilfield contracting company req’s laborers for in and around Red Deer. Fax resume 403-347-6296 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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 F/T SORTERS NEEDED for recycling line in Red Deer. No exp. necessary.

Start immediately. Email to canpak@xplornet.ca FT CASHIER required Heritage Esso. Cash handling, receiving, stocking, cleaning washrooms, store, carwash, parking lot.

Some high school, computer literate, some experience. Able to work w/o supervision, any shift. $10-$12 Mail resume to 6020-67 St, RD T4P3M1 Fax 403-348-0972 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

Langford Cres.

Lewis Close/ Law Close Lancaster Drive

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

SUNNYBROOK AREA

MOBIL 1 Lube Express Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. Tech. Fax 403-314-9207

Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres./ Selkirk Blvd.

Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

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Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

880

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca Attention Students SUMMER WORK flexible schedule, $16 baseappointment, customer sales/service, no experience necessary, conditions apply, Will Train, Call 403-755-6711 www.summeropenings.ca Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Red Deer WAL-MART South & North Locations are hiring for

CASH CASINO is hiring a

F/T - P/T CLEANERS

• Warehouse Associates • Cashiers • Sales Floor Associates

3am - 11am shift.

Need to be physically fit.

Must have reliable transportation.

Please send resume attn: Greg Tisdale gtisdale@ cashcasino.ca or fax 403-346-3101 or drop off at Cash Casino, 6350 - 67 St.

297810E2

770

Janitorial

Please apply at

www.yourwalmartcareer.ca

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Accounting

1010

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Beauty/ Cosmetic

1040

KARLEY

would like to welcome all of her clients, as well as new clients to join her at Headrush Hair Dezign!

Located at Bay A 3440-50th Ave. Red Deer.

Appointments can be booked with her at 403-505-8465.

Contractors

1100

AA PHILCAN CONST. Int. & Ext. Bsmt. dev., decks, sheds, laminate flooring, reno’s, etc.. Free Estimates Call Ken 340-8213 or cell 391-8044 Allan 403-782-7165 BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

LOOKING FOR 2ND YEAR BRIAN’S DRYWALL WELDER OR ABOVE Framing, drywall, taping, For 6 month project in N.E. textured & t-bar ceilings, BC. No truck or welder 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 necessary. Fly in camp job. Please email resume: DALE’S Home Reno’s info@GTChandler.com Free estimates for all your or fax: 403-886-2223 reno needs. 403-506-4301

Contractors

1100

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Builder/Renovator Licensed and insured, Commercial/Residential Merco 403 392 8148

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

Escorts

1165

EDEN 587-877-7399 10am-midnight EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages 598-3049 www.eroticasplaymates.net LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Landscaping

1240

Irish Green Yard Care is still accepting bookings for spring cleanups in the Red Deer area; 15 yrs. experience; family-run operation. 403-341-6620

Massage Therapy

1280

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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

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Moving &

Mother’s Day Special Storage

1300

Linda’s Chinese Massage For details call 403-986-1550 or visit massagereddeer.com

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

THE BODY Whisperer www.mygimex.org 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691

Painters/ Decorators

1310

VII MASSAGE JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888 Feeling over whelmed?

PAINTING SERVICE Hard work day?

Res./Com. Celebrating Pampering at its 25 years. 25% off paint. best. #77464 Gaetz 403-358-8384 Ave. www. viimassage.biz PRO-PAINTING at reaIn/Out Calls to sonable rates. 304-0379 Hotels. 403-986-6686 New South location Seniors’ 5003A -50 St. Services 348-5650

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Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as roof snow removal, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring Call James 403- 341-0617

Seniors’ Services

1372

SENIORS need a HELPING HAND? Cleaning, cooking companionship - in home or in facility.

Call 403-346-7777 or visit helpinghands.com for info.

Window Cleaning

1420

ROBUST Cleaning Services Now booking appts. for res. window & eavestrough cleaning. 341-5866 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Yard Care

1430

GARDEN ROTOTILLING & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957 LITTLE R&R YARD CARE 17 yrs. in bus. We have room for weekly lawn care customers. Also aerating jobs.

Call Randy 403-341-3780 ROTOTILLING & Yardwork 403-346-0674 392-5657 ROTOTILLING, power raking, aerating & grass cutting. Reasonable rates. 403-341-4745

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, May 2, 2013 D3

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Help

880

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem)

920

Career Planning

2010

3060

Suites

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

5 WHEEL HAY RAKE. WANTED TENANT Independent hyd. arms.

1 & 2 bdrm. adult suite.

Hyd. height adjustment.

Heat/water/parking incl’d. $5000. 403-845-3501 Call 403-342-2899 or 403-844-1954 DESK and chair $75; Dirt HESTON 565A Round Baler Rooms Low usage. New belts, Devil vacuum, used very For Rent l i t t l e $ 6 0 ; 2 7 ” o l d e r t v shedded, field ready. With operator manual & cab GOLF, SKI, HIKE, w/stand $50 403-340-0675 computer control console. ROOM with all amenities, WATER SPORTS, etc.

IKEA EXTENDABLE BED, $12,000. 403-845-3501 or $600/mo. ,403-598-6474 WHITEFISH, MT. SOLID PINE. 403-844-1954 ROOM for rent. $450 rent, Mattress and guard rail d.d. $350. 403-343-0421 Townhouse in Mountain incl. $ 110.

Park subdivision. Over Phone 403-347-5385 Livestock 3700 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms & Mobile 3.5 baths. Features include QUEEN SIZE Lot 22’ vaulted ceiling in Great PINE HEADBOARD LIVESTOCK handling Room with floor-to-ceiling with bed frame & matching facility. 40 x 40 ft. sliders, LACOMBE new park, stone fireplace, hardwood 3 drawer dresser. $175. sweeps, cow box, pens, animal friendly.

Your mobile floors, Dacor stainless (403)343-3525 shedded or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. steel appliances, in-floor $3000 403-886-5315 Keith home Excellent 1st time radiant heat, walk-out WANTED buyers. 403-588-8820 lower level & more. House Antiques, furniture and is fully wired for surround estates. 342-2514 MOBILE HOME PAD, in Horses sound, security smart Red Deer Close to Gaetz, home. $649,000.

2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Misc. for For more information call Wanda 403-340-0225 WANTED: all types of 403-396-5516.

Sale horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

85 - 9 1/2 “ 403-651-5912 Suites WHITE DINNER PLATES 82 - 9” dinner plates with design $1.00 SENIOR COUPLE, N/S, Call 403-728-3485 non-drinkers, responsible.

Moving from Camrose & ACCRUE LACE TABLE need 1 or 2 bdrm. apt. in CLOTH, 50x82. $25.

Lacombe. 780-672-5944 Morrisroe, 403-347-3741 RAYMOND SHORES GULL LAKE, CLASSIFICATIONS JACK HIGGINS books, 2012 Park model home, on 1 box $40 obo.

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 professionally landscaped Clive Kussler books, WANTED • 3250-3390 lot. Fully furnished.

1 box $50. obo.

Too many extras to list.

Romance books, 403-350-5524 for details.

2 boxes. $40. obo.

Houses/ Action Books, assorted.

Duplexes 2 boxes. $40. obo.

CLASSIFICATIONS Businesses 403-782-3847 1/2 DUPLEX, 2 bdrm. c/w For Sale 4000-4190 MAGAZINE table $25; quilt stove/fridge, no pets, n/’s, 62” x 76” multi colored adults only, $800 rent, LACOMBE kids clothing squares $30; dbl. blanket $500 s.d., 403-348-0241 store $45,000 Houses $5; post hole auger 5”D 403-782-7156 357-7465 2 BDRM. in tri-plex, top For Sale $20; adult sleeping bag floor, washer/dryer, Classifieds $15; Sony Trilatron tv/re403-872-2472 BLACKFALDS,1/2 duplex, Your place to SELL mote, color w/Star Choice 3 BDRM house at 7316-59 new, 1250 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., Your place to BUY receiver $14; 2 sturdy footAve., Rent $1550/S.S. bsmt. finished, att. garage, stools $4/ea; box of $1550.

Ph: 403-341-4627.

2 tier deck, landscaped, clothes hangers $5; 3 shelf whte vinyl fence around, Lots For urethane unit, white $18; COZY HOUSE call 403-600-1804 GE Canister vac/attachSale IN PARKVALE ments, works well $20; 2

By Owner ~IMPRESSIVE Perfect location, 2 bdrms, braided nylon oval rugs Modified Bi-level on Close 112 ACRES of bare land, 1 bath, In-suite laundry. $15/ea, 6 tall float glasses in Sylvan Lake. located in Burnt Lake area $ 3 ; 8 s m o k e d t i n t e d Unfinished bsm’t. No pets.

This BEAUTIFUL home is structure plan, great N/S. $1195& UTIL; SD glasses $4 403-314-2026 1342 sq. ft. on upper floor. investment property with $1195; Avail Now. It has 4 bdrms. and 3 Full future subdivision Hearthstone 403-314-0099 bath. RV Pad, many potential. Asking 1.2M Or 403-396-9554 upgrades and much more.

403-304-5555 Cats Main Floor of House $530,000.00 Email: FULLY SERVICED For MATURE ADULTS mka8clr8@gmail.com or res & duplex lots in Lacombe. call 403-887-1715.

SIAMESE Great place for garden Builders terms or owner (3) KITTENS FOR SALE lovers. 3 bdrms, 1 bath.

FREE Weekly list of will J.V. with investors or $50/ea.

5 appls. No pets. N/S properties for sale w/details, subtrades who wish to become As well as some free In-suite laundy. $1395 prices, address, owner’s home builders. Great kittens to give away.

INCL. UTIL; SD $1395; phone #, etc. 342-7355 returns. Call 403-588-8820 403-887-3649 Avail NOW. Help-U-Sell of Red Deer Hearthstone 403-314-0099 www.homesreddeer.com You can sell your guitar Or 403-396-9554 for a song...

HOUSE FOR SALE or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Dogs IN BIG VALLEY and we’ll sell it for you!

Condos/ 2 lots. 1600 sq ft dev, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, dbl detached MAREMMA puppies 6 M, Townhouses Pinnacle Estates 24x24 garage -220 wired, raised with sheep, 8 wks.

(Blackfalds) RV parking @ rear, lrg shed, SOUTHWOOD PARK old, 403-392-7481 You build or bring your mature trees. Asking $185,000.

3110-47TH Avenue, own builder. Terms avail.

MINI SCHNAUZER, pupPh:403-876-2426 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 403-304-5555 pies, 3 black, 1 white, (kijiji ad #453927200). generously sized, 1 1/2 ready to go $625/ea. baths, fenced yards, MASON MARTIN HOMES 403-746-0007, 877-3352 full bsmts. 403-347-7473, New 2 Storey 1500 sq.ft Sorry no pets.

3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, www.greatapartments.ca $399,900.

Dbl. att. garage.

Sporting 403-588-2550 SYLVAN 2 Bdrm. 1/12 Goods bath 5 appls., avail. May 1, MASON MARTIN HOMES $1300 + gas & elec.

New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft.

11 PIECE GOLF CLUBS, 403-341-9974 3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900.

Spalding Centurion, CLASSIFICATIONS Dbl. att. garage. bag and cart incl.†$ 120 403-588-2550 Phone 403-347-5385 Manufactured 5000-5300 MASON MARTIN HOMES GOLF CLUB SET Tommy Homes New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft.

Armour 845S irons, 3-sw steel shafts, rh, John Daly Newly Reno’d Mobile Dbl. att. garage. $409,900. Antique & 403-588-2550 driver, Nick Dent GH + 3 & FREE Shaw Cable + more Classic Autos $950/month 5 woods, like new Tommy MASON MARTIN HOMES Wanda 403-340-0225 Armour carry bag and New bungalow 1350 sq.ft. stand, very good cond, Dbl. att. garage. $100 403-346-0093 403-588-2550 4 Plexes/

3090

2100

278950A5

The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold!

Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook

1720

Farm Equipment

CORNER DESK with hutch, rolling chair, printer cabinet with paper storage. $175 for all.

(403)343-3525

TRAINING CENTRE NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for

Household Furnishings

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

FREE

for all Albertans

5030

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

at www.garymoe.com

3190

2140

1760

Cars

3270

Locally owned and family operated

SUV's

5040

wegot

ROBUST Cleaning Services looking for residential window cleaners. Exp. preferred or will train. Own transportation, valid driver’s licence. Call 403-341-5866 between 6 - 9 pm SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help 7 am-3 pm. weekends Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Auctions

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

Children's Items

1580

WICKER baby bassinet, $20. 403-755-3556

Clothing

1590

DARK BROWN ROCKPORT LADIES OXFORDS. Size 7 1/2. $25.

2 Pair of Earth Spirit Leather Ladies Sandals, size 7.

Nearly new. 1 beige, 1 brown. $15/ea.

Knee Length Stone Wash Denim coat.

Ladies Large. $25.

Morrisroe, 403-347-3741

EquipmentHeavy TOP WAGES, BENEFITS. Exp’d. Drivers & Swampers required.

MAPLE LEAF MOVING Call 403-347-8826 or fax resume to: 403-314-1457.

1530

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

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.†

Contract Sales Administrator Part time Customer Service Rep 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.

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 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

1710

wegot

3020

Household Furnishings

1720

5100

2013 WINNEBAGO Tour 42QD, Immaculate, Used one season, 11,000 kms, Fully equipped,

DONT MISS THIS DEAL $299,900.

Call 403-318-4248.

5110

Fifth Wheels 2010 BMW Xdrive 3.0i 24,568 km. Sport & Import 7652-50 Ave 403-348-8788

4140

4020

1994 TITANIUM model 31E36MK. Loaded, many extras. $28,000 obo.

403-347-1050 or 304-4580 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon $24,888 Sport & Import 403-348-8788

5120

Holiday Trailers

4160

1830

1840

3030

Collectors' Items

1870

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

6 Plexes

3050

WOLVERINE GUNS AND TACKLE looking to hire 6 P/T time AGRICULTURAL and 2 F/T staff members.

Candidates must be able CLASSIFICATIONS BED ALL NEW, to work at least one night Queen Orthopedic, dble.

2000-2290 (until 8:30 pm) a week and pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. every other weekend. We Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. are looking for 2 P/T gun 302-0582 Free Delivery Farm personnel, 2 P/T cashiers BED: #1 King. extra thick Equipment and 2 P/T archery personnel. orthopedic pillowtop, brand Also needed is 1 F/T archnew, never used. 15 yr. ery personnel and 1 F/T 2011 MASSEY FERGUSON warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice fishing personnel. Please DISC BINE. Like new. 7 @ $545. 403-302-0582. submit resume at the front cutting discs, field ready. desk. Fax 403-347-0283 or CLUB Chair, chocolate With operator manual. email:jamie_osmondwgt@ brown leather, like new. $18,000. 403-845-3501 hotmail.ca or 403-844-1954 $150. 403-596-1312

2010

1998 NISSAN Pathfinder Chilkoot 4x4, auto, $3900 obo. 403-342-5609

Trucks

5050

4040

Huge & lots of storage, 2 bdrms,1.5 bath, 5 appls.

Open concept bi-level layout. No pets. N/S. In-suite laundry. $1325 & UTIL; SD $1325. Avail NOW Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Or 403-396-9554

GLENDALE

2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $950 incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail.

June 1. 403-304-5337

ORIOLE PARK

ORIOLE PARK

3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1075. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage.

Avail. July 1.

Call 403-304-5337

Suites

3060

1 BDRM. $740; N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed. 403-346-1458 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 June 1 $900/mo., S.D. $650. 403-304-5337

2 BDRM., 1 bath condo in Clearview. Totally reno’d.

Granite counter tops.

Call Devin 403-588-9126 MASON MARTIN HOMES New condo, 1000 sq.ft.

2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., $189,800. 403-588-2550

Acreages

4050

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.

4090

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

6th annual Calgary Premier collector car auction May 10 & 11. Grey Eagle Casino. Incredible line up of cars, including 1970 Superbird Hemi.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102.

EGauctions.com Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Cars

5030

2010 TOYOTA Venza AWD V6, 34483 km, black, $13,200, sade@netscape.com

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

Automotive Services

QUIET LOCATION

2 bdrm. adult bldg. lower flr. Utils. incld’d $800. mo.

Call 403-347-4007

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

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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

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2006 GMC C4500 Topkick duramax diesel, 4X4, auto, $44888 7652 50 Avenue 348-8788 Sport & Import 2005 CHEV 4x4 extended cab 150, loaded, good shape inside and out. $6600. 403-746-5541 or 403-550-0372

2002 GMC 3500 SLE C.C. 4x4, diesel dually, tow pckg. c/w 5th whl. hitch, new tires, batteries, brakes, much more.

325,000 kms. very clean, $11,500. obo. Must Sell ***SOLD***

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2008 YAMAHA YZ85 great shape $2200 obo. Son grew out of it, 403-845-0442 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG 508 HP $41888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 YAMAHA YZ85.

Exc. condition. Low Hrs. New fork seals & brakes.

Starts & Runs excellent.

Never been abused. Service manual incl. $2000 obo.

Call 403-352-3182 or email firsure@hotmail.com

Public Notices 2006 FUSION SE, 4 dr., p. everything, 68,000 kms.

1 owner. 403-342-2480 2000 PONTIAC Grand Am 2 dr. Saftied 403-318-3040

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QUIET LOCATION 1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg.

Heat/water/parking incl.

Call 403-342-2899

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 72,000 km Sport & Import 7652-50 Ave. 403-348-8788

WANTED

4100

5190

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519

2009 BMW 335i retractable hardtop gorgeous $38,888 Sport & Import 348 8788

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MORRISROE MANOR

To Buy

Motorcycles

14’ or 16’ wide mobile home to move into park.

1-780-465-7107

Clean 2 bdrm, 1 bath.

Income Coin-op laundry. Reserved Property parking. NO PETS, N/S. Avail NOW. $950 & NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, Power, SD $950 for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason Or 403-396-9554 FULL, newly reno’d bsmt. Martin Homes 403-588-2550 suite, 2 bdrms, inclds. utils, washer/dryer, some furni- Cottages/Resort ture, 1.5 blks. from Bower Property Mall, tenant employed, cat friendly 403-347-7817 CABIN #2 - Sandy Beach, LACOMBE 1 bdrm. $850; SASK. Lakefront property, 2 bdrm. $950 1260 sq.ft., 3 bdrm., 403-782-7156 403-357-7465 1 bath. Tender Sale (800) 263-4193 or LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. www.McDougallAuction.com SUITES. 25+, adults only -- Regina n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

1980 20’ CAMP TRAILER. Great shape for older unit. $5000 obo. 403-782-2669

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2006 TRAVELAIR. As new cond. Used very little. Immaculate. Sleeps 4. New generator incl. $10,500. 403-786-1052

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash 2009 FORD F 150Lariat for vehicle. 403-396-7519 4x4 loaded, tow pkg, 82,000 kms, exc. cond. Vehicles $24,900 403-346-0633 Wanted

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2008 PUMA 27’ w/slide.

On site at River Ridge RV Park. Incld’s deck, gazebo, shed & BBQ. $18,500 on location or $17,000 if r e m o v i n g t r a i l e r o n l y.

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CLEARVIEW

Attractive, lrg. bi-level 4 Plex, 2+1 bdrms., 1.5 baths, $990 avail. June 1 N/S, no pets.

Call 403-391-1780

2 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $975 rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. avail.

June 1. Call 403-304-5337

2 MATCHING Raspberry colored chairs, 1 is swivel. $25/ea. 403-755-3556 2 ROUND LETAHER TOP, DARK WOOD STOOLS for breakfast island. $15/ea. (403)343-3525

2001 DODGE Durango 4x4, $5000 o.b.o.

403-348-1634

wheels

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RED Deer Gun Show May 4 & 5.

Westerner Ag Center

2006 CADILLAC SRX,

AWD One owner, excellent cond. 186,000 kms, $10,500. + GST Duane at 403-346-8627

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DRUMMOND NAVY WITH ORAGE “WOLFSBRAU” APPLS. reconditioned lrg. LETTERING SWEATSHIRT. Large. $50. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo.

1 Precious Moments. $40. warr. Riverside Appliances Morrisroe, 403-347-3741 403-342-1042 FREEZER, Baycrest 16 cu ft., works good. Very Clean. $75. 403-347-3950 WASHER & DRYER Whirlpool. Exc. working cond. $300. 403-887-3934

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2008 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900 Classic LT. 4,425 kms. exc. cond. grey/white. $6500. 403-596-1312

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Call or email our Finance Specialists in strictest confidence: 403-343-3736 or getyourcredit@reddeer.toyota.ca

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Public Notices

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STORESMART SELF-STORAGE NOTICE OF SALE Goods shall be sold by public auction (sale conducted by Lakeland Auction Services) on SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., at StoreSmart Self-Storage, 29 McKenzie Crescent, Red Deer County, Alberta, to satisfy outstanding charges for self-storage rental incurred by the following: NICK DANIELS RODERICK EPP RICHARD FERGUSON

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IN THE COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH OF ALBERTA JUDICIAN DISTRICT OF CALGARY NOTICE TO: AARAN GURR also known as AARAN DAVID GURR and SAMANTHA LISA GURR Last known address: 422 - 2 Avenue, Elnora, Alberta TAKE NOTICE THAT ROYAL BANK OF CANADA has filed a Statement of Claim, Action No. 1301-02018 in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Judicial District of Calgary, alleging that you are in default of the terms of the mortgage granted by the plaintiff, and seeking Judgment against you in the amount of $183,026.81 plus interest of the said sum at the rate of $22.51 per day from and including April 16, 2013, to and including the date of Judgment, together with such further interest and costs as may be proved at the trial of this action.

The grounds alleged are stated in the Statement of Claim, a copy of which will be mailed to you upon request directed to Warren Tettensor Amantea, LLP, 1413 - 2nd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta. Your whereabouts being unknown, the Court has ordered substitutional service upon you by this advertisement.

Should you wish to oppose the Claim or seek other relief, you must promptly take steps in accordance with the Notice to you endorsed on the Statement of Claim, or instruct your lawyer to do so. If within 20 days after this publication you fail to file with the said Clerk a Statement of Defence or Demand of Notice, the Plaintiff may proceed according to the practice of the court to note you in default and you will not thereafter be entitled to notice of any further proceedings and the relief sought by the Plaintiff may be given in your absence.

DATED at the City of Calgary in the Province of Alberta, this 25th day of April, 2013.

WARREN TETTENSOR AMANTEA LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1413 - 2nd Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0W7 (403) 228-7007

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YOUNG HISTORIANS Photo submitted

Caelan Steffen, a Grade 4 student in Kari-Anne Brackenbury’s class at St. Augustine Catholic School in Ponoka, stands beside his project Building the Railway. Caelan will be among the students taking part in the 2013 Central Alberta Heritage Schools Fair at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery and the Golden Circle on Saturday. The 18th annual fair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students in Grades 4 to 9 from Byemoor, Eckville, Ponoka and Red Deer will present their Canadian history projects, helping to bring history to life for the public. This year’s topics include everything from Black Friday, to Alexander Graham Bell, to the history of Cree lifestyles. The projects will only be available for viewing on Saturday and the public can meet the young historians from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The closing ceremonies run from 3:45 to 4:30.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday Stephen Palmer Coffeehouse Concert with special guest Mitchell Chase will be presented at The Hub on May 3, 7 p.m. Enjoy folk/roots music and more. Tickets are available at the door — $15 each, or $30 per family — cash only. Phone 403-340-4869.

National Celiac Awareness Month events: Red Deer Celiac Support Group will have an extra information table at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, May 8 and May 28.

Information at local grocery stores and at RMH Trade Fair May 3, 4, 5. Phone 403347-3248. The new Stettler Celiac Support Group meeting will be held in the board room in the Stettler Hospital, the first Tuesday of the month, May 7. For information call Diane at 403-742-0903 or Val at 403-742-5217.

Middle Schools Awesome Art Show opening reception will be on May 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. as part of First Fridays in the Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch from April 30 to May 26 and features artwork from Central, Gateway Christian, West Park and Glendale Middle Schools.

Forshee Community Hall old time family dance nights are the first Friday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per adult, children 17 years and under are free. Evening lunch is included. Live old time music with Country Gold Band. Next dance is May 3. For more information, call Mary at 403-748-3378.

Friday Night Concerts will be held at The Hub on starting at 7 p.m. Tickets for all concerts at the door, $15 or $30 per family.

May 3 features Steve Palmer with opening by Mitchell Chase. For more information all 403340-4869.

First Friday’s lineup on May 3 includes: Down the Rabbit Hole with Mary at The Hub on Ross Gallery, from 4 to 6 p.m., Awesome Art Show at Kiwanis Gallery (Red Deer Public Library) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Watercolour Paintings by Frank Beebe at the Marjorie Wood Gallery ( Kerry Wood Nature Centre) from 5 to 7 p.m., and Art from the Streets, 4935 51 Street, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Red Deer Action Group Society, will hold a Mother’s Day raffle silent auction at Parkland Mall Food Court on May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $2 for a selection of prizes to be drawn at closing on May 4.

Saturday Russian Storytime will be offered on May 4 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Listen to a story, and play and talk in Russian with friends. Phone 403-341-3822.

Multiple Sclerosis Society Month events: Earl’s Leadership Team Car wash, raffle, sale, silent auction in conjunction with Leadership Conference’s competition for Red Deer Sings, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Earl’s east parking lot on May 4; Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson MS Society Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4; Earl’s Leadership Team event on May 9; MS Carnation Campaign presented by Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. on May 10 and 11; Mr. Lube donating $2 from every oil change to MS Society on May 10 to 12; Enerflex MS Walk and Run on May 26.

Look Good Feel Better event at Shoppers Drug Mart will be offered on May 4. Tickets cost $10 with $5 going to raise funds to support women living with cancer.

The remaining $5 will be redeemable on any purchase at the store.

Central Alberta Christian High School vendor fair will be on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lacombe. Phone 403-782-1671 or 403-782-2853.

Ponoka Senior Drop-In Centre jam sessions are held Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

The final two of the season will be on May 4 and 11. Jam sessions resume on Sept. 14.

Admission is $2 at the door and includes refreshments and snack. For more information phone Linda at 403-783-8461.

Central Alberta Heritage Schools Fair takes place at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students in Grades 4 to 9 from schools in Central Alberta and Red Deer will present their Canadian history projects.

The British Antiques Roadshow will be presented on May 4 and 5 at the Parkland Mall. The Roadshow team will be found between Suzanne’s and Bentley from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 4 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 5. For more information visit www.parklandmallca Garage Sale, Home Business Sale and Bake Sale — May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harmattan Community Centre, 2 km south of Highway 27 between Olds and Sundre.

Lunch available. For more information or to rent a table, call Doreen at 403-507-8495.

Sierra of Taylor Drive Music Jam is held the first Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome to play an instrument, dance or simply listen to the music.

Next jam session is May 4. Each session $2.

No jam session in July and August. Phone Chris at 403-341-3385.

Russian Family Storytime will be offered on May 4 from noon to 1 p.m. in the children’s department at the Red Deer Public Library downtown. Listen to a story, and play and talk in Russian with friends. Phone 403-346-4688.

Family Drop-In Storytime is offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the children’s department at the downtown branch of Red Deer Public Library. Songs, finger plays, crafts and more geared to three to six year olds.

Children under three welcome with an adult.

Phone 403-346-4576.

Sunday Annual Marching Showband Classic hosted by Red Deer Royals will be held on May 5, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Enmax Centrium.

Highlights include six of the best Western Canadian marching show bands in addition to Red Deer Royals, each performing a choreographed field show presentation, 50/50, raffles and silent auction. Admission is $5 per person, free for children aged six years and under.

Pine Lake Singers and Guest Spring Concert will be on May 5, 2:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. Lunch served.

Tickets available at the door. Admission $5.

Chancel Choir’s Spring Concert will be held on May 5, 7 p.m. at The First Christian Reformed Church in Red Deer. Program consists of classics, psalms, spirituals and new music.

Scott School Community’s Chain Lakes Poker Rally will be held on May 5. A pancake breakfast will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. The ride takes place from 10 a.m. to noon. All riders must register. Phone 403783-6858.

Red Deer Airsoft Assault Teams (RAAT) will hold a meet and greet at Pioneers’ Lodge on May 5 from 10:30 to 5 p.m.

For more information call Daryn at 403-5059281.

Monday Stettler Senior Drop-In Centre events include: pool at noon Monday to Saturday; cards on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; floor curling Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.; Whist on Monday at 1:30 p.m.; Canasta on Friday at 1 p.m. To find out more, phone 403-742-6556.

Ladies Auxiliary of Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 holds general meetings the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Next meeting will be on May 6. For a ride please call Harry at 403-598-5331 before noon on meeting day. Meat draw every Friday at 5 p.m.

Seniors are invited to events celebrating mothers at Victoria Park Retirement Community. Free events include a spring tea on May 6 from 2 to 4 p.m., a Mother’s Day tea on May 11 at 3 p.m. and an open house on May 19 at 2 p.m. To RSVP, call 403-3091957.

MAGsparks is an inclusive and accessible visual art program for everyone offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. until May 17 at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Professional artists are on hand to help with projects in printmaking. Materials are supplied. There is a drop-in fee of $3. Memberships are available for persons with disabilities. For information or to ask questions, contact Janet at 403-3098405, janet.cole@reddeer.ca.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) presents Happiness 101 — May 6 in the Snell Auditorium of the Red Deer Public Library Downtown from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This fun and interactive course will teach proven skills to help increase your level of happiness.

Tuesday Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum Old-Fashioned Ham Dinner will be held on May 7 to 9 in the historic Hanna Log House.

There will be two sittings on each of the three nights at 5 and 6:30 p.m. The menu includes delicious old-fashioned ham and scalloped potatoes, and more. The cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children under 10 years. Tickets must be purchased in advance by phoning 403-340-3511.

Senior Citizens Downtown House dance, Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Country Express. The cost is $6. Phone 403-346-4043. Lunch provided by donations.

Seniors Information Session with the Elders Advocates of Alberta Society, will be held on May 7, 1 p.m. at the Stettler Seniors Drop In Centre. Discussion will include the pilot project about seniors’ driving rights.

DriveAble Exam is available for $25. For more information call Bernice at 403-7420514.

Heartland Cowboy Church will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Stettler Agriplex. Cowboy church will be held May 7 and 21. Phone 403-7424273.

Wednesday Barbecue fundraiser for A Gathering Place will be held on May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sutton Group Landmark Realty. Cost is $5 for hamburger or hotdog, chips and pop.

Epilepsy Association of Central Alberta located at 4811 48 Street, holds monthly support group meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is May 8. Phone 403-358-3358 or email epilepsy.njaskela@telus.net. to suggest topics for discussion.

Red Deer Legion Old Time Dance with Silver and Gold is on May 8 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m.

Phone 403-342-0035.

Thursday, May 9 Heritage Ranch Bale Maze will be running until July 10. Date nights go on Thursday nights, 8 to 11 p.m. at $25 per person.

A Family All Access weekend package is available at $45 for a family of four. For more information call Chelsea at 403-347-4977 or email promotions@heritageranch.ca Multiple Sclerosis Society will be highlighting MS Awareness month in Rimbey during the month of May: May 9, take in Table Talk information booth from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rimbey Hospital and meet individuals who have MS, enjoy coffee and snacks; May 10 and 11, Carnation Campaign sales at Rimbey Co-op from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, and 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday; May 18, MS Challenge at Rimbey Farmer’s Market from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; May 30, Wrap Up Social at Rimbey Public Library featuring cake and coffee from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact Terri at 403-346-0290 or terri.blanchard@ mssociety.ca.

Photo ID Clinic will be offered on May 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at #301, 5008 Ross Street. The Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic provides free Affidavits of Identification that are notarized by a lawyer. This ID does not replace government issued ID, but is intended to help people access basic service while replacing proper ID. To book an appointment, call 403.-314-9129.

Radiothon, in support of Ronald McDonald House and Camp Quality, will run for 24 hours on May 9 and 10. Central Alberta Optimist Clubs along with Sunny 94, Kraze 101.3, Big 105.5 and 106.7 The Drive, have joined forces to host this unique fundraiser for sick children in our community. Call 342-KIDS to make a donation on behalf of your company or individual. Tax receipts issued for all donations exceeding $20. For more information or to pledge before the date, call Edie at 403-318-5782.

Sargent Ladies Group upcoming events include at Mother’s Day Tea and Raffle on May 8 at 1 p.m. at the Sargent Community Hall. Tickets are also available for $2 for a chance on dinner theatre tickets or a Bower Place Shopping Centre gift card.

Tickets are available at Alix Home Hardware, ATB and Clive Village Foods as well as the Ladies Group. For more information call Marie at 403-783-3444 or Bunny at 403-7473658.

Piper Creek Lodge Strawberry Tea and Bake sale will be held on May 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost for tea and strawberry shortcake is $4. Raffles and door prizes offered. For more information call 403-343-1066.

Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, May 9, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Country Gold North Band. Admission is $7.

Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403346-3896.

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

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‘Stupid phone’ fans shrinking: survey

BY MICHAEL OLIVEIRA THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Writer Steve Burgess doesn’t like to use his cellphone in public.

While data shows cellphone users are increasingly jumping to smartphones, Burgess still carries his trusty flip phone.

He knows his “stupid phone,” as he calls it, is made by Samsung but has no clue what model it is.

He’s part of a rapidly shrinking minority that has resisted upgrading to an iPhone, Android device or BlackBerry.

A telephone survey conducted for the Media Technology Monitor this fall with 4,001 Canadians suggested about 83 per cent of the anglophone population owned a cellphone, up from 80 per cent in 2011 and 74 per cent in 2010.

About two-thirds of the mobile phone owners polled said they had a smartphone and the other third had an older non-smartphone — called feature phones in the telecommunications industry.

According to MTM, non-smartphone users are more likely to be female, older, have a lower income, live in a small community and have less education.

The survey found smartphone owners tend to be male, younger, live in a high-income household with children in the home, and residents of a community of one million or more people. Students also rank high among smartphone owners.

Burgess says he definitely feels like he’s in a small club of non-smartphone users. He’s been teased for his choice of phone.

“I don’t pull it out in public very much but it has happened (where) there’s been instances of genuine shock, jaws naturally dropping open, (people saying), ’Oh, you have one of those?”’

Burgess says the antiquated phone has served him well for many, many years even though it was far from top-of-the-line when he originally bought it.

“I got this one because it was the one I could get for free,” says Burgess. He says he’s mostly held onto it out of laziness (he just

hasn’t explored his upgrade options) and an effort to be frugal.

“As a freelance writer my income fluctuates widely and I need to keep my monthly expenses to a minimum and I just don’t want to have a larger monthly cellphone bill,” he says.

“I’ve actually given consideration to dropping the thing entirely because it’s not like it’s ringing all the time for me.”

Rogers says about 71 per cent of its customers have bought a smartphone and that number is expected to continue rising as owners of older phones near the end of their contracts.

“It’s really the exception when someone walks into a store that they go to a feature phone (but) I think we probably still have a couple of years where there will be niches of customers that will be interested in something basic,” said the company’s senior vice president of consumer marketing Phil Hartling.

“There’s still a group of customers who when they’re looking for the first phone for their son or daughter they kind of like the basic features of a feature phone and not to be worried about the child using Internet browsing.”

John-Kurt Pliniussen, an associate business professor at Queen’s University, said most consumers are jumping on the mobile computing bandwagon but some may decide to skip the smartphone step and choose another device.

He noted his wife still carries a flip phone, not because she’s not a technophobe but because she decided she’d rather buy a tablet than a smartphone. Many consumers rarely use smartphones for calls anymore, he added.

“My wife doesn’t rely on the telephone that much, she just has different needs,” he said.

“I know people who don’t use a smartphone because they have an iPad. And so what they’ve decided is because of the fees (for a phone) their iPad gives them enough access to the things they want.”

The MTM survey results are considered accurate within plus or minus 1.5 percentage points 19 times out of 20.

U.K. police force to track dementia patients with GPS; critics blast idea as ‘barbaric’

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — A British police force is hoping to save time and money by giving a few dementia patients GPS tracking devices, a technique already used by health and welfare agencies but condemned by some campaigners as “barbaric.”

Last week, Sussex police in southeast England announced a plan to buy GPS devices for a few people with dementia who are at high risk of getting lost. The police couldn’t say how many devices would be bought but have invested 600 ($935) into the program.

Each tracking device costs about 28 ($43) a month, which will be paid by the family of the dementia patient.

The device can be worn around the neck or attached to a keychain. It sends the person’s GPS location to a website every four minutes. The information can also be accessed by the patient’s family.

Chief Inspector Tanya Jones described it as a “cost-effective” strategy which would save police time and resources by not having to frequently search for lost patients.

The National Pensioners Convention on Wednesday slammed the idea as inhumane, arguing patients could be stigmatized and made to feel like criminals. “Dementia patients need human interaction, not tagging,” Dot Gibson, general secretary of the group, said in a statement.

Dementia patients “haven’t committed any crime — they’ve just grown old,” she said. “This is just about saving money rather than treating people with dignity.”

Bernard Stoneham of Chichester recently signed up his wife Gill, who has dementia, for the device after a neighbour found her wandering near a busy road. The day after she got the GPS tracker, Stoneham used the service to find his wife after she got lost and then fell down on a short walk.

“All I can say is how grateful I am to have had the use of this piece of hi-tech wizardry and what a difference it makes at this difficult time in our lives,” Stoneham said in a statement released through the local government council.

Tracking devices for dementia and other vulnerable patients are increasingly used by Britain’s health and social services agencies but this is the first time police have been involved. A program called Project Lifesaver is used by about 1,250 law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada. Participants get a plastic bracelet with a waterproof radio transmitter that officers can use when alerted to quickly locate a person.

In the U.S., the Alzheimer’s Association sells a device and system that alerts families when the patient leaves a designated zone.

In March, a sheriff in Utah proposed using ankle monitors for Alzheimer’s patients.

Some experts said the GPS technology could be enormously helpful if used properly.

“This could empower people to be freer in terms of their movement and give families peace of mind, but the challenge is to ensure the patients’ civil liberties are being respected,” said Dr. Julia Botsford, research lead for the charity Dementia U.K.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month Kick-off includes a free barbecue at the Multiple Sclerosis Society office on May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wear red to show support, take part in a short walk to promote Enerflex MS Walk and Run (May 26), and Johnson MS Bike Tour (June 8 and 9), hear Mayor Morris Flewwelling’s proclamation, and start to paint the town red starting with red hair streaks — available during the barbecue.

See www.mssociety.ca, or phone 403346-0290.

High Tea at Gaetz Memorial United Church will be celebrated on May 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a cost of $8 each. Tea cozies will be available for purchase for $10. For reservations or tickets call Beryl at 403-346-3815, Marina at 403-346-5160, or the church office at 403-347-2244.

Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre events: Golden Circle Singers Spring Concert, May 15 featuring a musical trip through an English country garden, $6; Bus trip to Airdrie Yodelfest, May 11, $65 for members or $90 for nonmembers including transportation, lunch, and festival. For information or to purchase tickets for each of these events, phone 403-343-6074, or drop in to the centre.

Lending Cupboard Ladies Luncheon will be take place May 23 at the Black Knight Inn from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come visit and lunch with your friends while learning about the Lending Cupboard. No silent auction, however, donations gratefully accepted. Tickets are $25 and are available from the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre, 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793, or www.bkticketcentre.ca Cordon Blu Supper at Senior Citizens Downtown House will be held on May 10 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $12 in advance. Call 403-346-4043.

Senior Citizens Downtown House card games: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on May 9; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on May 17; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on May 27; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6.

Phone 403-346-4043. Pot luck supper is held the first Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. Phone 403-346-4043. Next held on May 3.

Multiple Sclerosis Society has several upcoming events. May is MS Awareness Month, so wear red, and talk a short walk or cycle to advertise the 2013 Enerflex MS Walk and Run which will be held on May 26, and the Johnson MS Bike Tour held on June 8 and 9. The Teen Escape Camp 2013 will be held at Gull Lake Centre on May 24 to 26 and is open for teens aged 13 to 17 years who have a parent or family member living with MS. Registration forms are available at the MS Society office. Call Terri at 403-346-0290.

Emerson Drive Concert will be pre-

sented by Anthony Henday Historical Society and Museum on June 29 at the Delburne Agriplex. Tickets, $50 are available at Delburne Hardware. For more information call Shelly at 403-749-2711.

Red Deer and District Garden Club Annual Flower and Garden Show will take place Aug. 15 at the Golden Circle. To help celebrate the City of Red Deer 100th Anniversary, the club has purchased several varieties of heritage seeds. These are offered free of charge to those willing to enter the produce into the show. Call Myron at 403-346-0152 of vegetable and annual flower seeds or Ann at 403-342-4525 for tomatoes. More information is available at www.reddeergardenclub.ca or in the booklet from the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre.

Sunnybrook Farm and Museum are in need of volunteers with a background in farming and farm-related equipment repair and maintenance, but any general farm experience and willingness to help would be appreciated. Retired teachers with a farm background to assist with interpretive programs in the Spring and Fall are also being sought. Contact Ian at 403-340-3511 or sbfs@shaw.ca The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) is operating a silent auction during regular mall hours at Parkland Mall on June 15, 16 and 17.

Funds raised will be used for supporting people who have had a brain injury, their family and caregivers. To donate or for more information contact Lorraine at 403-341-3463.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Upcoming Presentations and Courses: Happiness 101 — May 6 in the Snell Auditorium of the Red Deer Public Library Downtown from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This fun and interactive course will teach proven skills to help increase your level of happiness. It is not therapy or counselling.; It’s the Feel Age Not the Real Age — May 13 in the Snell Auditorium from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Executive Director of the Golden Circle will discuss how the Golden Circle meets the needs of varying age groups, not just the elderly.; Practicing Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Cultivate Presence and Joy while Minimizing Stress and Negativity — May 27 in the Snell Auditorium from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn the tremendous researched benefits of mindfulness practices and try them. For the above presentations, contact Vicki for more information or to register at 403-342-2266 or education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca; 16 hour Facility Training Course — May 21, 28 and June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CMHA, 5017 50 Street. Lecture and experiential learning activities. For more information call 403-342-2266. A course application and more information call be downloaded from www.reddeer.cmha.ca. The course fee is $135 if tuition is paid by May 1. Financial assistance may be available.

Sing into Spring — Central Alberta’s premier choirs: Soliloquy, Ihana and our new Children’s choir will have their final concert on May 10 at 7 p.m. at Living Stones Church. Tickets are $15

and are available by calling Lisa at 403309-3032 and at the door.

Blackfalds Fun Run and Walk is taking place May 11 at the Blackfalds Community Hall. Registration is from 9 to 9:30 a.m., warm up is at 9:45 a.m. and start time is 10 a.m. sharp. Pancake breakfast to follow. Join in for a three km, five km, or ten km route. Registration fee is $10 for school age and 55 years plus; $20 for adults over 18; $50 for a family, 2 adults, 2 school age, with each additional child being $5. Cash or cheque payable to Blackfalds Youth Optimist Club accepted. Please pre-register. Forms and fees can be returned to Blackfalds School office or Tamara Read, Box 1626, Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0. For more information call 403-885-4304.

Medicine River Wildlife Centre is looking for the following items to support the growing wildlife hospital and education programs: A 90’ cell tower, floating dock, a portable car shelter, and a barrel composter. The centre is also looking for expertise, donated materials or cash donations to help with the facility upgrade.

All donors will receive a fair market value income tax receipt. See www.mrwc.ca,

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or contact Carol at 403-728-3467, carol. kelly@mrwc.ca.

Stettler Social Society supper and dance is held on the third Thursday of every month from Sept. to June at Stettler Legion Hall. Live bands each time. On May 16 dance to Old Tyme Aires for Hawaiian night. Cocktails and dance from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot supper from 6 to 7 p.m. Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $17.50 per person, or $10 for dance only. Phone 403-7425640. All ages welcome.

Norwegian Laft Hus offers a painting class on May 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn how to paint a troll on a wood item.

Cost is $50. Email to norwegianlafthus@ gmail.com, or phone 403-347-2055 to register.

Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will hold their Ambassador Breakfast on May 17, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill. Cost is $15 per person. Speaker, Lynn Robb about Trout Unlimited Canada’s Yellow Fish Road program. RSVP to infor@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on May 15.

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HOLDING HER GROUND

Photo by D. MURRAY MACKAY/freelance

Nothing will budge this Canada goose from her nest. She nests here every year with good success. However, the river has yet to breakup.

New report reveals stats about social media usage

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — One in three anglophone Canadians won’t let a single day go by without checking into their social media feeds, suggests a new report by the Media Technology Monitor.

The report is based on telephone surveys with 4,001 anglophone Canadians in the fall and found almost seven in 10 Internet users declared they were regular social media users, logging on at least once a month. That figure was up by about six per cent from 2011.

Those growing numbers didn’t surprise Aimee Morrison, an associate professor at the University of Waterloo, who researches digital culture.

“It’s becoming a mainstream part of how we get the business of life accomplished and you’re at a disadvantage increasingly if you don’t do it,” says Morrison. “I think social media is hitting a tipping point in a way that cellphones did in the later part of the 1990s, where we’ve moved from the stage where it was something that the early adopters did and then the hipsters did and then the kids did.”

About 63 per cent of social media users surveyed said they read Facebook posts, tweets and/or LinkedIn updates every single day.

Facebook remains far and away the most popular social network. About 63 per cent of surveyed Internet users and 93 per cent of social media users said they’re on Facebook.

While Twitter gets a lot of media hype and is growing rapidly it’s not all that commonly used in Canada, according to MTM’s numbers. Less than one in five Internet users surveyed said

they were on Twitter in the last month, although those numbers had grown by 80 per cent in a year, up from just 10 per cent in 2011.

“Probably in the press it looks like more people are on Twitter than actually are on Twitter,” said Morrison, who noted the stats were in line with usage among her graduate students.

“They didn’t think it was relevant to them or some had concerns about privacy or the exposure they might face as young workers.... They were worried it might be held against them if they did it wrong.”

Morrison pointed out that it can be difficult for new users “to know the right way to use Twitter and therefore it can be more alienating than something like Facebook.”

The business-oriented social network LinkedIn had similar usage numbers, although it grew slower since 2011. About 12 per cent of Internet users said they used it at least once a month in 2011 and the figure was up to 18 per cent in 2012.

“It’s a lot of work to do LinkedIn well, I imagine there’s a lot of begun and abandoned (accounts),” Morrison said. “If you join because you think you’re supposed to but you don’t have a burning need that you’re trying to fulfil it’s pretty easy to give up before you get to that point where you start to see returns on time and effort.”

Only seven per cent of the social media users surveyed said they were regular users of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, logging in to each at least one a month. Those users were most likely to be under 50, university educated and live in a high-income household with a child under 12 in the home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The desire to go somewhere far away will likely predominate within your thoughts. Interacting and getting in touch with individuals from other Thursday, May 2 cultures will make you see the world through CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: your own visions and fantasies.

Kay Panabaker, 23; David Beckham, 38; CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may inDwayne Johnson, 41 cur a sudden debt relief or someTHOUGHT OF THE DAY: one may be offering you a loan The Moon glides through friendpayment. Circumstances are ly Aquarius today. Our attention such that you have the amazing will be group-related and foopportunity to eliminate financial cused on the whole rather than burden. Getting along with your individually. Humanitarian and friends may not prove too easy at global actions will steal our atthis time. tention. Innovative ideas and LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You eccentricity excite us. A cool encounter some difficulties with emotional aloofness prevails authority figures. You may feel throughout the day encouraging outweighed by the amount of reus to remain on the rational side sponsibilities which you have to while avoiding emotional entanaccomplish. Some sacrifices reASTRO glements. We can succeed in garding your personal life may be DOYNA working towards outcomes that necessary in order to meet with are of everyone’s interest while your career’s demands. merging our forces.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today You are not at all intimidated to is your birthday, you may experform all your daily requirements. In fact, perience a change of heart in terms of your it’s your specialty to juggle many tasks at chosen career. You may realize that sudonce such as running your daily errands, denly, you are not pursuing the vocation of taking care of your hygiene, your health conyour choice and you may decide to go after a profession which you can identify with. Your financial picture looks prosperous and abundant. It seems that by following your instinct in terms of your chosen vocation, this could be more rewarding than you have ever dreamed possible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch what you say and what you do as you may inadvertently hurt someone’s feelings which may make you regret after. Financial matters are still worrying you making you feel that you are behind on most of your payments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You want to be the best in your chosen profession and others take notice. You invest yourself fully in your vocation while pursuing it with your heart’s desire. Recognition and validation will likely be awarded for work done diligently and asFor more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. siduously.

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Dear Annie: I’m in my 40s and have been married for 20 years.

We have two children. Our marriage has been OK but not totally fulfilling.

For the past five years, I have been in contact with my ex-fiancee.

I have thought about getting divorced a number of times but have never gone through with it.

I love my wife, but not the same way I love my ex. Whenever I speak with my ex, I am my happy old self. She is the most caring, sweet, romantic person I’ve ever met, and I know, without a doubt, that our lives would be happy if we were together. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her. We treat each other the way people should be treated.

My children do not have the best relationship with their mother, so I don’t think a divorce would be all that traumatizing for them. I just don’t want to hurt her.

I have spoken to her about the things I’d like changed, but she only complies for a short while, and then things go back to the way they were.

Is this just a midlife crisis? Should I settle and stick with my current life or take a chance on a new one? — Wanting No Regrets Dear Wanting: So why didn’t you marry your ex-fiancee? It’s not uncommon to fantasize about a wonderful life with someone you don’t actually live with.

The mundane responsibilities, raising children, doing housework, paying bills — all of those things are unromantic and unexciting.

It takes work to make a good marriage. Don’t simply tell your wife what you want her to change. Maybe she’d like you to change, too.

We commend you for not wanting to hurt her. So please give your marriage a chance before you bail.

Ask your wife to come with you for marriage counseling to see whether you can work through some of those things that are making you unhappy.

Dear Annie: My husband recently passed away after 40 years together.

It’s been heartbreaking.

While going through his desk, I found a checkbook for our joint trust account. He had written in it that he wanted to leave all five of our children a sizable amount of money.

I have no problem with four of them, as they are all employed and responsible adults. However, the fifth “child” is 58, unemployed, and living on his veterans benefits and disability so he can smoke medical marijuana.

I have already written checks for the first four kids, but I am dragging my feet about the fifth. It was my husband’s wish that they all be treated equally.

Am I being disrespectful to my husband’s memory by not getting a check out to my son? I’m afraid he will blow it all on weed. — An Anxious Mom Dear Mom: We think your son is probably as responsible as he’s going to get. Certainly your husband knew this.

Talk to your son. Explain that he has money coming to him, but you are concerned that it won’t last very long.

Ask whether he’d like you to pay it to him in installments or put it in a trust for his long-term benefit.

He may actually prefer an arrangement like this, but if not, please give him the money anyway. What he does with it is not your problem.

Dear Annie: Perhaps the owners of vacation homes whose guests leave photos of their own families in the home could start guest scrapbooks.

A large scrapbook would provide room for visitors to note when they were there and perhaps mention a few of the more interesting things they did while enjoying the generous hospitality of the owners.

This would provide a nice memory book for both the owners and guests, as well as providing an appropriate place for guests to leave their family photos.

— Barbara in Ventura Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

cerns and spiritual and physical body.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get involved in group-related activities and you may find a source of relief when it comes to your current tensions. Mingling around can offer you a fresh outlook on your current problems.

Someone may be holding just the solution you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Compromising may not be smooth sailing today. Domestic disputes are likely to prevail and your closest relationships will prove very debatable.

Watch out for a tendency to act out of your emotions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are in an extremely content disposition today.

Romantic affairs and relationships should go very well at this time. Your daily routine has an upbeat vibe to it. Host a meeting or a gettogether with your siblings today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are deeply concerned about your family’s welfare.

You are looking for solutions to increase the safety and security of your home. You may also be predisposed to have a higher appetite. Watch your portion size.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Adventure and excitement are calling for you. You may bump into someone completely randomly and you will be quite pleasantly surprised by this chance encounter. Patience may not be your strongest quality today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In your personal life, you find your inner balance and a sense of peace. Tranquillity prevails in your soul. Deep down inside, you may also feel quite fortunate that everything is running your way without much hassle.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer/columnist.

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