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THIS DANCE BELONGS TO YOU Aboriginal grass dancers demonstrate a culture in motion

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Taylor Crane is a typical 16-yearold who likes to play rugby and football with his buddies at Notre Dame High School.

But when he isn’t on an athletic field, he’s dedicated to another arduous, physical pursuit — albeit one that not all of his friends really understand.

Crane is an award-winning grass dancer with the Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe.

The youth — who will entertain, along with the Red Deer Symphony and humorist Will Ferguson, on Saturday, June 15, at the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala — dances at an international level. When he was only 13, he placed second at a large powwow in Hamilton, Ont., in 2010 that featured dancers from across North America.

To get this elite standing, Crane spent a decade honing his dance skills, which have helped him develop better co-ordination, muscle tone and endurance for team sports.

That some of his sporting-minded friends don’t really ‘get’ his involvement with grass dancing is ironic, because “it’s very athletic.

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‘I like to be able to show everybody what we do and what we are, and that aboriginal culture is beautiful.’

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Calgary high school teacher faces child porn charges CALGARY — A months-long investigation has led to child pornography charges against a Calgary high school teacher.

Police say the man was arrested Thursday after a search warrant was executed at a city home.

The Internet child exploitation unit in southern Alberta began investigating in early February after receiving information from the National Child Exploitation Co-ordination Centre.

Ryan Bostrom, who is 37, is charged with possessing and accessing child pornography.

He has been released on bail with several conditions, which include him not contacting or communicating with anyone under the age of 16.

Bostrom is to appear in court June 10.

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Former Saskatchewan legislature speaker remembered BEECHY, Sask. — A funeral is being held today for Herb Swan, a former speaker of the Saskatchewan legislature and Progressive Conservative cabinet minister.

Swan died this week at the age of 86 and his funeral is being held in Beechy, about 250 kilometres northwest of Regina.

He was first elected in 1978 and represented the constituency of Rosetown-Elrose until 1991 when he retired.

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DANCE: ‘It takes all your breath’ “It takes all your breath,” said Crane, who moves in powerful, quick-flowing motion. He noted grass dancers at some powwows “can go all day and even the next day.”

Besides the physical challenge of it, Crane sees dancing as a direct link to his Cree heritage. “It gives you a sense of pride,” said the teenager, who learned to grass dance as a six-year-old by watching older dancers perform.

They showed him the basic footwork: “If you do two steps on one foot, you try to do two on the other, so there’s a sense of equilibrium,” explained Crane.

But the artistry comes with making the movements your own, and adding a unique personality.

Crane describes his style as free-flowing and loose, although it follows the proper form, including moving correctly to the drum beat and keeping the eagle feathers on his headdress in constant motion.

He admitted, “Most people don’t understand what we’re doing, but we like to educate the children and people of Central Alberta and give them some knowledge of what aboriginal culture is about.”

Historically, grass dancers were the first to perform at powwows, with their dance evolving from the physical act of stomping down high grasses to create a performance space for other dancers.

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Swan served as Speaker from 1982 to 1986 and was later the minister of environment and public safety under then-premier Grant Devine.

Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter (righter), who now represents Rosetown-Elrose, says Swan was a great public servant who convened over a raucous assembly.

Reiter says he knew Swan personally and he was a gracious man.

Saskatchewan NDP against electing senators REGINA — The Saskatchewan NDP says it wants the province to scrap legislation that would allow for the election of senators.

NDP Leader Cam Broten (BROH’-tin) says he’ll introduce a bill this fall aimed at repealing the Senate Nominee Election Act, which passed in 2009.

Broten says he wants to take legal reference to the Senate off Saskatchewan’s books to clear the path for abolishing the upper house.

The legislation allows for elections which would result in nominees whose names would be put forward for Senate consideration by the prime minister.

But Saskatchewan has never held an election for

Time is running out to buy tickets to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards in Red Deer on June 15.

The deadline to purchase full gala tickets including dinner, reception, dessert and the awards is midnight on Sunday.

Tickets for the prestigious awards ceremony and dessert reception remain on sale until June 15.

Tickets are available at the Black Knight Ticket Centre at www.blackknightinn.ca.

Full gala tickets are $125 plus GST and include hors d’oeuvres, reception, dinner, dessert and the awards. The awards ceremony and dessert reception tickets are $50 plus GST. For more information, go to www.reddeer. ca/artsawards or call 403-896-8522. warriors,” said Crane’s proud parent Kim Southcombe, who co-ordinates events for the aboriginal dance troupe.

Grass dancers’ clothing used to be decorated with cut grasses, “but now we use fringe,” said Crane.

His own custom-made outfit, which costs more than $1,000, is made of blue, white, orange and black — colours that were “given” to him by the troupe’s kukum, or elder, Bess Rasmussen.

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CALGARY — A young man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a crash that killed his friend in January 2011.

Chris Fitzsimons, 24, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

The crash killed passenger Travis Meissinger, 20, whose mother, father, brother and grandmother all took the stand on Thursday to read victim impact statements.

The family says the penalty given to Fitzsimons is not enough, saying that they went through 28 months of hell and he deserves at least the same.

His father, Ken Meissinger, says he believes there should be a minimum five-year sentence for the crime.

It includes the feathered headdress and metal bells that announce his entrance and help Crane keep the beat when he’s performing.

The Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Troupe, which formed a dozen years ago, is made up of about 18 performers, who range from two to 16 years of age.

They practise from one to three times a week, as needed, and perform at various celebrations across Central Alberta, including Canada Day. They also performed at the torch relay for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

The troupe’s current ambassador is Aboriginal Princess Chelsea Southcombe, Kim’s daughter.

Chelsea, a Grade 10 student at Hunting Hills High School, is a jingle and fancy dancer who grew up moving to the drum beat at various powwows attended by her family.

“Dancing is just a part of me,” said Chelsea, who’s been a troupe member since age four and now enjoys passing her skills along to younger members.

The butterfly dance, for example, requires the dancers to imagine themselves as winged insects, fluttering from stone to stone.

“Butterflies have to stay on their toes because they don’t want to burn their feet on the hot rocks,” she tells the youngsters.

Since keeping her heritage alive means a lot to Chelsea, she likes demonstrating it to the wider world. “I like to be able to show everybody what we do and what we are, and that aboriginal culture is beautiful.”

Her mother, Kim, is proud of Taylor and Chelsea and other young people who share their aboriginal traditions. She likes to tell audience members who watch the troupe perform, “If you are Canadian, this dance belongs to you.” lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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LETHBRIDGE — A southern Alberta man has been fined $500 for parachuting off of a bridge.

Johnny Korthuis (korth-ee-us), 25, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of trespassing on railway property under the Railway Safety Act. His jump off of the High Level Bridge in Lethbridge last January gained international attention when a video of the stunt briefly appeared on YouTube.

Korthuis was injured recently after he jumped off a bridge in Idaho, and made his court appearance in a wheelchair.

The judge says he imposed the fine to deter anyone else from performing a similar stunt.

The maximum sentence for trespassing under the Railway Safety Act is a $5,000 fine and/or two years in prison.

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Bike lane revisions under way City crews are expected to wrap up the changes to the bike lane network this weekend.

Weather permitting, crews will remove bike lanes along 40th Avenue and 59th Avenue and revert the inter-

sections of 39th Street and 40th Avenue, and 67th Street and 59th Avenue to the original configurations.

The changes are a result of the April 15 decision by Red Deer city council.

Feedback on the project is welcomed at www.reddeer.ca/cycling.

A report on the pilot will before council on Sept. 30.

Girl dies after hit by freight train in Medicine Hat WAS WALKING WHILE WEARING HEADPHONES

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Gladys and Chuck Woodrow talk with musician Daryl Hicks in the theatre at the Springbrook Recreation Centre.

Refurbished rec centre set to reopen

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF The old Springbrook Recreation Centre is back in business.

The 1950s-era building was bought

by Chuck and Gladys Woodrow late last year, and since then they have run a general store, liquor store and bar in the facility that was originally constructed for personnel living at Canadian Forces Base Penhold.

In the meantime, the couple have been refurbishing the rest of the cavernous 42,000-square-foot complex, which features a gymnasium, weight room, a one-time bowling alley, and theatre.

Now they are throwing the doors open to the theatre and weight rooms.

Every day for the next two weeks, from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., the theatre space will be open for an informal musical talent search, said Chuck.

The large space already boasts sound equipment, instruments and great acoustics. Woodward said anyone interested in coming down can bring their own equipment, or perhaps use what is available.

“We’re looking for people we can put together for the next couple weeks for bands that want to try to play and just give everybody a chance to know the place,” he explained.

After the two weeks, he said, there will be a regular schedule for the theatre room — Monday to Wednesday serving as practice days, Thursday to

Saturday for band performances, and Sunday for jam sessions. While a liquor licence for the space has not yet been secured, Woodward said the plan is to have the bar open for the practices and performances in two weeks time.

The weight room in the facility’s basement is also now open. There are change rooms with showers and a sauna in the facility as well.

The gymnasium, which Woodward said is ready to accept bookings, is not yet open, as a few more renovations are yet to take place.

He invites anyone to simply pop into the facility for a tour or to make use of its space. Alternatively, people can call him at 403-396-5276 for more information.

Woodward, inspired by the “spirits” of the military servicemen past who used the complex while stationed at the old base, has aims of bringing the hamlet’s denizens together through the facility.

“I feel that this community could be a very strong community and it just needs to pull everybody back together.

It’s been a little bit apart for a while here and I’d just like to see it come back together,” he said.

The recreation complex was used by the military until the base was sold to private developers in 1995, after which it continued to be used for recreation.

In recent years, the facility has been used primarily as a training centre for oilpatch workers. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

Personation bill help up in House of Commons

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen’s private member’s bill to deal with those personating an officer to commit a crime came close to a third-reading vote on Friday in the House of Commons.

Discussion on Bill C-444, an amendment to the Criminal Code, ran longer than expected and more time is required before it can move on to the Senate, be given royal assent and become law.

“Someone had some points to make and that’s what we’re here for, to listen to debate,” said Dreeshen, who had hoped there would be time for a vote on Friday on the bill that has received support from all three major political parties.

“There will be a second hour of debate that will take place. Unless something changes that we could do it later in June, it won’t be until September,” he said on Friday.

Dreeshen has been working to have the bill become law for more than three years.

He put forward the bill after the 2009 abduction and sexual assault of a Penhold teen. A man who posed as a police officer stopped her outside her home and told her to get into his car, which was equipped with red flashing lights.

Gerard John Baumgarte of Red Deer, who was 57 at the time, was given a six-month sentence for personating a police officer. That sentence runs concurrently with his 18-year prison sentence on other charges.

Dreeshen re-introduced the bill after it died on the order paper when the 2011 federal election was called.

“I’m still optimistic and I know we’re doing it for the right reasons.”

Bill C-444 means that personating a peace officer, or public officer, to commit another offence would be made an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes.

Aggravating circumstances cause judges to impose longer sentences, up to the five-year maximum that is allowed.

The bill returned for first reading last September. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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MEDICINE HAT — A girl who was wearing headphones and reading a book was killed in southern Alberta on Friday when she was struck by a Canadian Pacific freight train while she walked across the tracks.

RCMP said the 16-year-old was hit by a westbound train as it rumbled through the community of Bow Island southwest of Medicine Hat. Police said she was hit at a marked crossing equipped with flashing lights and alarm bells. The train was blowing its warning horn before the collision.

Emergency medical personnel transported the girl to hospital where she was pronounced dead.

RCMP said they would not be releasing her name.

The mayor of Bow Island told the town’s newspaper that the whole community was mourning the girl’s death.

“Everybody is shocked. Everybody

is dismayed and saddened to lose such a young member of our community,” Gordon Reynolds told the Forty Mile County Commentator.

“In small towns, we are all connected to each other in one way or another. We work together. We socialize together. This is going to hit everybody hard.”

The town has been trying for several years to have crossing arms installed at the spot where the girl was hit, Reynolds said.

“We were approved for the crossing arms through Transport Canada and CP (Rail) a couple of years ago, with the three parties, including us, to have paid the cost,” he said.

“We rose up on the priority list, but moved back down the list, sadly, because there had been no fatalities.”

The cost of the crossing arms is between $90,000 and $100,000, plus regular maintenance expenses, the mayor said.

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Rider and animal safety improved with new chutes STATE-OF-THE-ART CHUTES INSTALLED AT CALGARY STAMPEDE RODEO GROUNDS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — New chutes have been installed on the rodeo grounds at the Calgary Stampede in an attempt to make dangerous events a little bit safer for man and beast.

The state-of-the-art chutes have higher bars, rubber safety pads and less spacing between bars — which minimizes the risk of bucking broncos and bulls rearing back and getting legs and hooves stuck in the gates.

The events affected by the changes include bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding where cowboys attempt to stay aboard 700 to 1,000 kilograms of pure dynamite for the necessary eight seconds to record a score.

The new equipment is supposed to ensure that riders and their opponents get that far.

“If something goes down and they need to get the rider out, you can get him out easier,” said Jennifer Woods, an independent livestock handling specialist who advised the Stampede on the chutes. “The overall design — just keeping the animal safer and calmer — keeps your riders safer. That’s a huge thing,” she said.

“When you’re not dealing with a horse having issues, your riders are going to be just fine.”

Woods said the flooring has also been replaced with grooved cement, which will be packed down with infill.

That should reduce the chance of bulls and horses slipping and falling.

The rodeo has been the target of animal rights groups for decades.

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Children’s Festival volunteer Tanis Sudlow keeps an eye on Haleigh Brando, 5, of Red Deer as she swings a big hammer at a carnival game at the Recreation Centre Park on Friday. Haleigh was among hundreds of pre-school and elementary school aged children attending the first of the two-day festival in Red Deer. The festival runs all day today.

Admission is $6 per person or $20 per family of four and includes access to all activity and live entertainment.

Arrest in Rob Ford crack video made TORONTO — A man appeared in court on Friday morning charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man believed to be seen with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in a photo linked to the ongoing crack video scandal.

Anthony Smith, 21, died in hospital

They say it is cruel and endangers innocent animals. Similar criticism has been levelled at the chuckwagon races where a crash can lead to horses having to be destroyed.

The Stampede has made a number of changes to its rodeo safety rules as a result, including closer monitoring of the health of chuckwagon horses.

The director of rodeo and chuckwagons for the Stampede said it was time to upgrade the grounds and the latest changes had nothing to do with complaints from riders.

“Absolutely not. We just want to eliminate the risk as much as we can,” said Keith Marrington.

“Our older structure was still very functional. We did a lot of maintenance on it, but it was time. It was 30 years old.”

The cost of the new chutes, along with work on the infield and track, was close to $500,000. The chutes were built by Priefer Rodeo, an animal-handling facility design company based in Texas.

Woods said horses and bulls have only become caught up in the chutes occasionally over the years and the same can be said about riders getting injured.

“It’s rare that they do, but the risk is always there and you want to eliminate that risk as much as possible,” she said.

“It’s also rare that a horse or bull gets hurt in there, but you need to do your best to eliminate that risk and get it close to zero per cent.”

This year’s Calgary Stampede runs July 5-14. after he was shot in downtown Toronto on March 28. Hanad Mohamed, 23, of Toronto, was arrested last week in Fort McMurray, Alta., and his case has been put over until June 21.

In April, another 23-year-old man was also charged with first-degree murder in Smith’s death.

Smith’s slaying received extra attention after an image of Ford with his arm around a man believed to be Smith circulated along with reports that drug dealers were trying to sell an alleged video that appears to show Ford smoking crack cocaine.

Protestors rally at legislature against government changes DEMONSTRATION OVER PROGRAM CHANGES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

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Alberta opposition NDP house leader Rachel Notley addresses a rally at Alberta legislature in Edmonton Friday May 31, 2013. In a day of provincewide protest, 1,000 demonstrators rallied on the steps of the Alberta legislature to demand Premier Alison Redford reverse $42 million in reductions to certain programs for the developmentally disabled. tests, although Oberle has been touring the province to discuss the program changes with those affected.

At one of the those events in Edmonton earlier this week, the police tactical team was called because of reports of a man with a knife.

Hancock told reporters Friday that the government’s PDD reorganization is being done to provide better care, not less care.

“This is not a funding issue. It’s a transformation issue,” Hancock said on a conference call.

“We will ensure that we have the funds that are necessary to meet the clients’ needs.”

Hancock said while July 1 is the day for the chang-

es to kick in, it will not be a hard-and-fast cutoff date.

“If it (the changes) are not done by then, it should not impact a client,” he said.

Liberal Leader Raj Sherman said PDD clients deserve better than assurances that everything will be OK. “All that has been offered to families and caregivers is a personal promise from associate minister Frank Oberle, that if someone needs services, they’ll get services,” said Sherman.

“Not good enough. A competent and trustworthy government is not run on the personal promises of an associate minister.”

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EDMONTON — In a day of provincewide protest, 1,000 demonstrators rallied on the steps of the Alberta legislature to demand Premier Alison Redford reverse $42 million in reductions to certain programs for the developmentally disabled.

“Stop the cuts! Stop the cuts!” they chanted Friday under sunny afternoon skies in front of the legislature wading pool.

They held up homemade signs, many calling the cuts: “Too big, too fast, too soon!”

Some were more personal. “Heartless Tory Scum” read one sign, designed with handcut orange letters on a blue background.

“There is no carefully crafted message, no misinformation, and no backroom deal that can justify the decision made by this PC government to take $40 million away from Albertans with disabilities,” NDP house leader Rachel Notley said to cheers from the crowd.

“This decision is simply wrong,” she added before leading the crowd in a sing-song chant of: “PDD cuts are mean and cruel. Stop the cuts, you PC fools.”

There were similar demonstrations across the province. In Calgary, close to 300 people rallied outside Redford’s constituency office.

The cuts are the result of changes to the government’s program for people with developmental disabilities, or PDD. Overall PDD funding actually rose in the March budget by $5 million to $691 million.

However, the government is restructuring how the money is allocated to focus more on clients and less on the agencies that serve them in order to better integrate the clients into the community and workforce.

As part of that plan, the $96 million allocated for community access programs has been slashed by $42 million.

Both agencies and the PDD clients say the cuts will drastically hurt their standard of care, and say the problem is compounded because the cuts take effect in a month, on July 1.

Marie Renaud, who delivers services at the Lotseca Foundation, said there is a lot of confusion and concern.

“This is frightening. It’s frightening for everyone,” said Renaud, who helped organize the Edmonton rally.

“We’re not fear-mongering. We’re afraid.”

Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose party, and Liberal Leader Raj Sherman also attended the Edmonton rally.

Smith said the PDD file is another case of the Tories cutting first and asking questions later.

“They have to slow down the cuts, do the consultation, identify places where they can find more funding so that they can maintain the programs — but they can’t do this to Alberta’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Smith.

Human Services Minister Dave Hancock and Frank Oberle, the associate minister directly responsible for the PDD program, did not attend the pro-

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Michigan mother killed in Syria FAMILY SAYS FBI ASKED QUESTIONS AFTER A PREVIOUS MIDEAST TRIP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Burton resident Carole Mansfield, 72, reflects on the life of her granddaughter Nicole Mansfield, who was killed in Syria on Wednesday by government forces, at her home Friday morning in Burton, Mich. spoke to Mansfield’s family, but he declined further comment.

Mansfield is the only American known to have been killed fighting in

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This aerial photo shows damage in the Rolling Meadow Estates neighborhood on Friday in Broken Arrow, Okla. after a tornado passed the area overnight. The storms rolled across the region overnight, and more bad weather was poised to strike Friday, with tornadoes and baseball-sized hail forecast from Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.

Flooding also is a concern in parts of Missouri, Iowa and Illinois through Sunday.

Brazil-U.S. relations will enter a new era, get stronger: Biden THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRASILIA, Brazil — Stronger trade ties and closer co-operation in education, science and other fields should usher in a new era in U.S.- Brazil relations in 2013, U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden said Friday.

Biden made his remarks after meeting with President Dilma Rousseff and Vice president Michel Temer on the last leg of his three-day visit to Brazil.

“The president (Obama) wanted to make a statement of the importance that the relationship with Brazil has for us,” Biden said.

“That is why the first state visit of the second administration is to your presi-

dent. We are pleased that your president has accepted the invitation.”

“It is a sign of the respect we have for Brazil. I hope 2013 marks the beginning of a new era in the relations between our two countries,” he added The Oct. 23 visit will be an important diplomatic acknowledgment of Brazil’s growing influence — and also a shift back toward the middle for Brazilian foreign policy under Rousseff.

Her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, supported the Iranian government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkish riot police used tear gas and water cannon Friday to end a peaceful sit-in by hundreds of people trying to prevent trees from being uprooted in an Istanbul park. The dawn raid ignited a furious anti-government protest that took over the city’s central square and spread to other cities.

In a victory for the protesters, an Istanbul court later ordered the temporary suspension of the project to uproot the trees. But demonstrators around the country kept up protests denouncing what they called a heavyhanded crackdown and a government seen as displaying increasingly authoritarian tendencies.

Police took action on the fourth day of the sit-in against a government plan to revamp Istanbul’s main square, Taksim. Officers clashed with angry demonstrators in surrounding areas, firing tear gas canisters and pushing people back with water cannon. A cloud of smoke from the gas filled the square and scattered protests continued into the night.

Several protesters were injured when a wall they climbed on collapsed during a police chase, and at least two people — including a journalist — were hit in the head by tear gas canisters. Two opposition legislators were among several hospitalized after being affected by the gas, the private Dogan news agency reported.

In solidarity with protesters in Istanbul, some 5,000 people gathered at a park in the capital, Ankara, swelling into a busy street nearby. They chanted anti-government slogans and called on Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to resign.

Thousands marched in Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city, where clashes broke out between police and a small group of stone-throwing protesters.

Smaller protests were also held in a dozen other cities, reports said.

The Istanbul protesters were demanding the square’s Gezi Park be protected from plans that include the construction of a shopping mall. Many also aired grievances against Erdogan, whose style has become increasingly uncompromising.

Last week, the government enacted a law restricting the sale and advertising of alcohol, a move that has alarmed secular Turks.

Earlier this week, the government went ahead with a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a disputed third bridge across the Bosporus Strait that some say will destroy the few remaining green areas of the sprawling city. It also named the bridge after a controversial Ottoman sultan believed to have ordered a massacre of a minority Shiite Muslim group, instead of choosing a more unifying figure.

CONCORD, N.H. — Al Capone was a ruthless Chicago gangster best known for his 1929 “Valentine’s Day Massacre” of seven members of rival bootlegger Bugs Moran’s gang.

But few know of his tortured demise — not at the hands of mobsters or federal agents — but in the throes of dementia and violent outbursts that marked his final struggle with syphilis.

A file of medical records, a letter from Capone to one of his doctors, an official copy of his death certificate and photographs of him alive and dead are being offered for sale by a New Hampshire auction house.

The collection offers a graphic glimpse into the final years of one of America’s most notorious gangsters, who died at his Palm Island estate in Miami Beach in 1947 at the age of 48.

RR Auction, of Amherst, obtained the collection from the family of the late Dr. Kenneth Phillips of Miami — Capone’s primary physician. It includes a lengthy letter to Phillips from Dr. Joseph Moore — a Baltimore syphilis specialist involved in Capone’s treatment. In it, Moore suggests Capone’s family hire a male nurse posing as a chauffeur to protect the public from the gangster’s dementia-driven violent outbursts.

“If, by any chance, Mr. Capone makes an unprovoked attack upon a stranger, he is very likely to find himself in court for disturbing the peace and, as a result of that, to be recognized insane by the judge and to be committed to a Florida psychiatric hospital,” Moore wrote in 1941.

Moore said treatment had increased Capone’s mental and intelligence quotient from that of a 7-year-old to an age 14 range.

“However he is still silly, childish and mentally deteriorated,” Moore told Phillips.

Moore treated Capone for several years, beginning when he was released from prison in 1939, after serving nearly eight years for tax evasion and bootlegging. Phillips cared for him for the balance of his life. According to the medical charts and physicians’ letters, Capone became “recognizably insane” near the end of his stint in California’s Alcatraz penitentiary.

The Brooklyn-born Capone quit school in the 6th grade, joined a street gang and early on showed no aversion to gunning down rivals. He went to Chicago at the invitation of mob leader Johnny Torrio and in 1925 became the boss at age 26 — after Torrio was nearly killed during an assassination attempt.

The Capone memorabilia includes a family portrait of Capone with his wife, Mae.

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BURTON, Mich. — The FBI questioned relatives of a 33-year-old Michigan mother killed during fighting in Syria after she took a previous trip to the Middle East a couple of years ago, family members said Friday.

Agents had asked why Nicole Lynn Mansfield travelled to Dubai for a few weeks, but family members said they did not know much about her trip, said Mansfield’s aunt, Monica MansfieldSpeelman.

Mansfield first became interested in the Middle East after converting to Islam and marrying an Arab immigrant several years ago, her aunt said, but her family had lost touch with her in recent years and had no idea she had gone to Syria.

“We didn’t know she was over there.

We didn’t know she was gone, but Nicole, she was known to take off like that,” Mansfield-Speelman said. “She was a traveller, I guess you could say.

She didn’t stay in one place.”

Family members said FBI agents visited them Thursday and informed them of Mansfield’s death. Simon Shaykhet, an FBI spokesman in Detroit, said he could confirm agents

Syria, where 70,000 people have died in a two-year civil war. A pro-Syrian government news agency said Mansfield and two others were fighters for a group opposed to Syria’s government and were killed in a confrontation in the northwestern city of Idlib. The report on the circumstances of the deaths could not immediately be confirmed.

She had been on the FBI’s radar before she left for Syria, according to a law enforcement official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t permitted to speak publicly about the investigation. The official did not elaborate and no further details were immediately available.

Mansfield-Speelman, who lives with Mansfield’s grandmother, said she doesn’t know the whereabouts of Mansfield’s ex-husband, but her niece has an 18-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. Mansfield-Speelman and other family members had concerns about her niece’s conversion and marriage, but the aunt said she tries to keep an open mind.

“That was her belief — I respect that, but I don’t agree with that,” she said of her niece, who had worked for various group homes and hospice facilities.

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Day of reckoning over Duffy mess CONSERVATIVES WASHING THEIR HANDS OF THEIR FORMER CELEBRITY COLLEAGUE A Senate motion to call in the RCMP to look into Mike Duffy’s billing practices was essentially a ritual sacrifice designed to deflect the wrath of the gods of public opinion.

The RCMP did not wait for a committee of Senate high priests to involve it in its public efforts to exorcise the demon of an ongoing spending scandal to take an interest in the Senate spending issue.

In a May 12 statement, the force indicated that it was looking into whether a fullfledged investigation was warCHANTAL ranted.

HÉBERT Once it decides it does have a trail worth following, the police will pursue the evidence wherever it leads and that is a lot more than the Senate itself was prepared to do until this week.

But a police inquiry will still leave unexplored the large grey zone within which concerted political transgressions tend to take place.

Watching the Conservatives on the committee wash their hands of their former celebrity colleague this week, one could not but be reminded that the senators who are eager to demonize Duffy this week were casting him as a model of leadership only a few days ago.

If CTV had not brought to light the fact that the top aide to the Prime Minister’s Office had personally reimbursed the $90,000 Duffy pocketed by wrongly claiming a P.E.I. summer cottage as his main residence, matters might well have stopped there.

Tuesday’s discussion of an apparent pattern of double billed travel expenses would have taken place in private — if at all.

As part of an independent audit on Duffy’s expenses, Deloitte auditors used his cellphone records to track his comings and goings. In 49 instances, between April 2011 and March 2012, his location was at odds with his claim that he was attending to Senate business in Ottawa.

One can only wonder whether there are many more senators who have been operating on the assumption that they were granted the gift of ubiquity upon entering the upper house.

To this day the Senate majority does not seem inclined to connect more than the obvious dots. The same is true of the ruling party in the House of Commons.

It was clearly a day of reckoning for the Conservatives in both houses of Parliament. It featured a government

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that was still trying to find its footing in a minefield of its own making.

By Wednesday, it was more apparent that Stephen Harper and his team will be using the RCMP investigation as yet another reason to keep the exact circumstances surrounding their extraordinary handling of the Senate file behind a smokescreen.

If more definitive light is going to be shed on this episode, it is unlikely to come directly from the government.

For all the drama of the past two days on the Hill, the actual developments to date amount to a series of kicks at already opened doors.

But it is not for lack of the Opposi-

tion trying.

Over the past few question periods, official Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair has been at the top of his prosecutorial game.

As an aside, now that Bob Rae has relinquished the lead Liberal role to Justin Trudeau, the NDP leader clearly is the dominant Opposition figure in the House. And now that Mulcair is asking short pointed questions he may have less need of the crutch of a lectern.

Part of the reason why Mulcair played to rave media reviews has to do with the fact he was performing the kind of basic journalistic duty that the

press corps has systematically been prevented from undertaking by the current government.

For the generation of parliamentary reporters who came to the federal beat on Harper’s watch, the notion of regular Parliament Hill prime ministerial press conferences is the stuff of urban legends.

These days even the prime minister’s belated presence in the House — more than a week into a major crisis involving his own office — is deemed to be a notable event.

Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

Deciphering the Syrian diplomatic code Sometimes, in diplomacy, a transla- they won’t get a free ride if they try to tor is not enough. You need a code- do the same thing in Syria. breaker. This is very much the case The S-300s will stop them from “conwith the latest round of diplomatic sidering scenarios that would turn statements about the civil war in Syria, the conflict international with the incurrently the biggest armed conflict volvement of outside forces,” and thus anywhere in the world. “stabilize” the situation in So here they are, deciSyria by making Bashar alphered.

Assad’s regime safer.

It all started on Tuesday, Ryabkov refused to say when Russian Deputy Forwhether the missiles were eign Minister Sergei Ryabactually on their way yet, kov announced that Russia and the Israelis promptly would deliver S-300 air dedeclared that they were not. fence systems to Syria. He But Israeli Defence Ministhen added the following ter Moshe Yaalon helpfully cryptic comment: added: “I hope they will not “We think this delivery is leave and if, God forbid, a stabilizing factor and that they reach Syria, we will such steps in many ways reknow what to do.”

GWYNNE strain some hotheads from He is clearly saying that DYER exploring scenarios that if the missiles do reach Syrwould turn the conflict inia, the Israeli Air Force will ternational with the involveattack and destroy them. ment of outside forces.”

But he calls it a vital issue What on Earth does that mean? for Israeli security, even though the What Ryabkov was saying, decoded, missiles are purely defensive weapons, was that giving Syria some state-of-the- incapable of attacking Israel. art air defence missiles would enable “Security” in what sense? it to shoot down American, British or In the sense that Israel sees freeFrench aircraft if they try to enforce dom to launch air attacks on Syria any a “no-fly” zone over Syria. And the time it feels the need as a vital element “hotheads” he wants to deter are the of its security policy.

American, British and French politiThe S-300s would make it more dancal leaders who talk about doing ex- gerous to bomb Syria, so Yalon sees actly that. them as threatening Israel’s “securiThe NATO countries did not lose a ty.” It’s an innovative use of language, single aircraft when they acted as the to say the least. rebels’ air force in Libya two years And then there’s the European ago, and Moscow wants to ensure that Union, which met on Monday to con-

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sider ending the blanket arms embargo against all parties to the fighting in Syria.

The embargo was duly ended, and British Prime Minister David Cameron declared that it was a major step “to reinforce international efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Syria.”

This really does require translation.

What Cameron means is that with no EU arms embargo any more, individual EU members (like Britain and France) will be free to send arms to any Syrian rebel group of their choice (but not the nasty Islamists, of course).

Since giving them better weapons would put more pressure on Assad to negotiate or quit, it therefore “reinforces international efforts to reach a diplomatic solution.”

Obviously.

Except that there won’t actually be any European weapons going to the rebels.

The British and the French don’t want to get too far ahead of their EU colleagues, so they are postponing that decision to another summit meeting — in August.

In the meantime, the EU countries will not “proceed at this stage with the delivery” of weapons.

And that’s about it. George Jabboure Netto of the opposition Syrian National Council said the end of the EU arms embargo was a “step in the right direction,” while the spokesman of the rival Syrian National Coalition said the move might be “too little too

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late.” (An inadvertent admission, perhaps, that things have not been going well for the rebels on the battlefield of late.)

And U.S. President Barack Obama most eloquently said nothing at all.

He said nothing about the EU’s initiative, because it’s so confused and contradictory that it’s embarrassing to talk about it.

He said nothing about the Israeli threat to attack the Russian antiaircraft missiles because Israel is a “friend and ally,” and it’s best not to notice when its threats to attack other countries get too brazen.

And he said nothing about the Russian S-300s themselves, because he is probably secretly glad that they are being sent to Syria.

Obama is not one of the “hotheads” who want to intervene in Syria, but he is coming under increasing political pressure from those who do. Senator John McCain, the elder statesman of the Republican Party, slipped across the Turkish border into Syria for an hour on Tuesday and came back swearing that it would be easy to ensure that arms aid went only to the right rebels (that is, not the Islamist ones).

So it actually helps Obama if the Syrian air defences get better, because it makes the case for “no-fly zones” and other forms of military intervention even less persuasive.

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Where to go, how to get there HOW DO WE BECOME INNOVATIVE? Canada, the federal Science, Technology and Innovation Council says, “must strive not only for excellence in science, technology and innovation but also for global leadership, so that we might reap the resulting economic and social benefits.”

Unfortunately, in spite of its aspirational message, the council doesn’t tell us how to get there, or what it would cost, though improving our capacity for innovation is obviously critical for our future prosperity and jobs.

One sign of our innovation DAVID gap is our mediocre producCRANE tivity performance.

Innovation is, as we know, the key driver of improved productivity performance and sustained advances in living standards.

In the decade 2001-2011, Canada ranked 28th among advanced economy nations in labour productivity growth. In the business sector, Canada’s productivity level has fallen from 80 per cent of the U.S. level to 70 per cent.

Exporting more oilsands oil won’t solve this problem. We have to build an innovative, knowledgebased economy across all of our industries if we are to prosper in a world of accelerating competition and globalization.

But how?

In its report, Canada’s Science, Technology and In-

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novation System: Aspiring to Global Leadership, the council identifies the threshold of the top five countries for a variety of STI indicators and then shows how far short Canada falls from the threshold level in each.

For example, the proportion of GDP that the top five venture capital countries all achieve is about 0.7 per cent; in Canada, which ranks 15th, venture capital investment is about 0.3 per cent of GDP. To reach the top five threshold for venture capital, Canada would need to more than double its venture capital investments.

From the various STI indicators it discusses, the council identifies five where it says Canada must strive to join the ranks of the world’s top five performing countries. These are: ● Raise business spending on R&D, as a share of GDP, to the threshold level for the top five countries where businesses spend the equivalent of at least two per cent of GDP on R&D, compared to Canadian business, which spends the equivalent of 0.8 per cent of GDP on R&D. Canada ranked 25th out of 41 economies. Canadian businesses would have to more than double their R&D spending and R&D employees. ● Boost business spending on information and communications technology to the level of the top five countries, since investment in ICT is a major driver of productivity and competitiveness. In 2009, Canada ranked 9th in business spending on ICT, out of 20 countries. In 2010, ICT capital intensity in Canadian business was about70 per cent of the top five country threshold. ● Increase R&D spending by higher education (colleges, universities and teaching hospitals) as a per cent of GDP. Canada in 2011 ranked ninth out of 41 countries in higher education R&D spending, and its spending was about 88 per cent of the top five

country level. ● Raise the number of PhD graduates in science and engineering per 100,000 population. In 2010 Canada ranked 15th out of 26 countries. Canada graduated about eight science or engineering PhDs per 100,000 people, compared to about 14 in the five threshold countries, putting Canada at about 64 per cent of the top five threshold. So Canada would have to nearly double the number of graduating science and engineering PhDs each year. ● Improve the proportion of science and technology employees in business. Only 11.5 per cent of manufacturing employees in Canada are science and technology employees, one of the lowest levels of any advanced country, and compared to 25 per cent in the top five countries. In the service sector, Canada is in the middle of the pack.

“Failure to do better in these five areas will significantly constrain our ability to move into an STI leadership position,” the council contends.

Yet this will take enormous effort if Canada is to develop the critical knowledge, businesses and skills to take us forward in a much more competitive global economy.

Clearly, we need a much better understanding on how to improve our innovation performance, which the council report fails to provide.

Unfortunately, aspirational targets of the sort contained in the latest council report are not the answer.

Canada has a long history of aspirational reports.

What we urgently need is the “how” part.

That’s also the really hard part.

But without it we will be left with lofty aspirations yet little progress. Time to shake up the council?

Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.

Don’t you just love technology?

It’s been quite a while since our erything that adults like is automatilast Tech-Up — a timely look at the lat- cally super whack to a teenager. est and greatest in the wacky world of There were even songs featuring the technology. marvel of CB radios, songs like ConQuite a while in the sense that we voy by someone with the obvious bo— meaning I — can’t rememgus handle of C.W. McCall ber when we had the last and it consisted of lyrics one, and I’m too technologilike “10-4 Rubber Ducky, cally challenged to look it breaker nine Pig Pen, them up. So it certainly is time for Smokies is thick as bugs on one. a bumper out there!”

Firstly, according to an And that is very neararticle in the most recent ly as bad or worse than a Red Deer Advocate Sunday cracked screen, although in Life, it seems there is a raththose days the only screen er unusual trend in mobile that was cracked was the devices such as cellphones windshield on your car that these days. It seems some you got from following one people are cracking up. of them big ole 18-wheelers.

HARLEY Because it is now apparThe article speculated ently uber cool to go around that the trend to have spiHAY with a cracked screen on dery cracks on the smartyour phone, although I don’t phone screens probably think it’s uber cool to use originated when hormonethe expression “uber” anyravaged clumsy teenagers more. kept dropping their phones.

As you would surely guess, this And when the screen broke, no teentrend of it being trendy to have a bro- ager could afford to fix it and no teenken screen on your phone or PDA is ager in his or her right mind would ask most prevalent with the younger de- their parents to pay for the outrageous mographic, who would no doubt agree fee IT people charge for a new one. that nobody uses the acronym PDA any So when all these gawky teen boys more. and giddy teen girls kept dropping In fact, many of the younger de- their phones and continued to use mographic (definition: anyone who is them all broken, it became a groovy too young to remember when there thing. were no such things as cellphones and And I don’t have to tell you that noPDAs) wouldn’t have a clue that PDA body uses ‘groovy’ anymore. stands for personal digital assistant.

Technologically, the interestOK, so I had to look that one up, too, ing thing is this: Some IT people who but the point is, as someone old and weren’t getting rich because teenagers grumpy (George Bernard Shaw) said: were reluctant to pay for new screens “Youth is wasted on the young.” came up with a high-tech solution that When I was wasting my youth as they hoped would make them rich. part of the younger generation, our They’ve created a fake crack, so to measure of marvelous communication speak. technology started with two tin cans So any unfortunate young person attached with a long string, and ended who hasn’t dropped their phone, can, with something only long-haul truckers for a fraction of a regular repair fee, were privileged to have — something download a nice spidery pretend crack called CB radios. that only looks like their screen is broThese communication devices, ken and then they can be part of the which allowed truckers to drive dis- cracked crowd after all. tracted and wirelessly talk to other CB Ain’t technology grand? equipped truckers, were called CBs on Another must-have for those of you account of mostly what you could hear trapped between the land mines of when you attempted to converse were land lines and mobile phones is a priccrackles and buzzes. ey, high-tech unit called the iFusion But they were super cool to us phone. youngsters and totally whack to teenBasically, if you have a mobile iPagers of the day. hone, you can snap it into this device And even though it’s not cool use that looks exactly like any telephone the terms ‘super’ or ‘whack’ anymore, that you might find on a desk in any it does illustrate the fact that no mat- office. ter what century we’re in, nearly evAnd presto! — your iPhone works

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Above: the iFusion telephone. Below, the mosquito Mister. just like a phone phone.

It has a regular handset phone thingy with a round end for your ear and round end for your mouth and a curly cord and everything! Only $169 and you can magically transform your mobile phone into an old-fashioned land line phone.

What will they think of next?

Well, what they thought of next is the Automatic Electronic Pet Door.

Not the catchiest name in the marketing milieu, this self-explanatory device fits into your sliding patio door and automatically opens to let your pet in or out whenever he, she or it comes within one to 10 feet (45 decimetres). The pet must wear an electronic collar, of course, similar to the ones that professional burglars are busy developing.

And if your pet happens to be a cat, I’m thinking that door will be slamming up and down several thousand times a day and be broken within a week. Yours for only $800 or so.

And, finally, apparently summer is rumoured to be near. That carefree, lazy time of year when four billion mosquitoes magically appear, mainly in your own back yard.

But swat no more! Help is here, thanks to technology!

It’s the $299 Remote Controlled Backyard Mosquito Mister! (No word yet on whether there’s a companion Mosquito Mrs.). This device, which looks like a small water cooler with wheels and a handle, has a programmable nozzle that sprays a nice “mist” that is “capable of repelling mosquitoes within a 2,000 square feet area, and not only that, it can also be operated remotely from a safe distance away.”

The secret mosquito obliterating agent is, get this, synthetic chrysanthemum. It’s something called permethrin, which sounds more like a prescription treatment for irritable bowel syndrome but is actually a chemical derived from flowers.

The manufacturer assures us: “Don’t worry about toxicity levels, as permethrin biodegrades so fast, it is safe and gentle on the environment.”

I can see it all now: A lovely hot summer day. The kids in the back yard, running through the mosquito-free permethrin mist, cracking the screens on their smartphones.

Don’t you just love technology?

Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.

Big and small, every donation is welcome THANK YOU TO A COMMUNITY THAT TRULY CARES Potters Hand’s, Loaves and Fishes, and a whole host of societies and organizations exist purely through the generosity of society, and it still continues to amaze me that in spite of the many controversies that follow many charitable organizations, people continue to give.

Working at the Potter’s Hands kitchen, I weekly receive the mail that comes in, containing cheques from churches in Red Deer and also from individuals in the entire Central Alberta area.

Then there are the cheques and often a letter explainCHRIS ing why they give, along with SALOMONS words of encouragement from individuals who have heard or read about us.

There are those people who once a month will stop in to say hello and drop off a donation.

Also, there are requests from groups that ask me to come and speak and then in spite of talk that I’ve

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given, give a donation when I’m finished. Anyone who knows me can vouch for the fact that I’m not a speaker by any stretch, so it surprises me that they keep asking, and giving for that matter.

One unique form of donation is by one older gentleman who about twice a month will come on a Monday morning while we are prepping for lunch, will ask for a coffee, and then will pay two or three dollars for a small cup, which by the way he often does not finish.

A short while ago, I received a call from Kevin at the Red Deer Advocate suggesting that they have a penny drive to rid all the staff of their bothersome pennies. Would I be interested?

Then a couple of weeks later I picked up a fivegallon pail with about 20 kg of pennies.

Our job was then to count them and roll them, which we completed the other day: $95 in pennies!

While none of these is of a very large amount by themselves, collectively they keep the kitchen afloat; providing nutritious meals to many who would otherwise not eat properly.

The other night for supper, we served 164 meals and, for interest’s sake, I tried to break down who and what they were. Of the 164 served, the breakdown is approximately: 80 to 90 were working poor or handicapped in one form or other; about 45 to 55 were considered truly homeless; with the balance being members or friends of the street community and volunteers.

No one is turned away unless they have totally abused the service provided. Periodically, we will ask someone to leave if they become offensive to others or create an unsafe environment. They may face a time expulsion of a week or more, if the offence warrants.

That there is a need for this service is without question, what with government cutbacks and higher living costs.

Those who exist on minimum wage while trying to raise a family are able to make ends meet through the use of the kitchen and other services that are provided throughout the city.

So you see, every penny given in whatever form counts mightily.

Without donations, whatever the size, and the services of volunteers who give so freely of their time, most of these services would just not exist.

And although it might not seem like it at times, the recipients are very grateful for what they receive. I know that they are, because when they have eaten and start leaving the kitchen, all we hear is a chorus of thank yous and “Great meal, thanks!”

And we at Potter’s Hands thank all of you who have donated. Our amazement comes not from the number who are needy, but from the willingness of Red Deerians to meet those needs. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.

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Former commander urges troop withdrawal THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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WASHINGTON — The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan called on the White House Friday to announce how many troops it intends to leave in that country after 2014.

Retired Gen. John Allen said Afghans need certainty on how many U.S. troops will stay behind after the majority complete their withdrawal by Dec. 31, 2014, before they will choose to side with the Afghan government or the Taliban.

“In the absence of clarity about the future, you’ll do what you know,” he said. “If...taking no position... has kept you alive,” Afghans will continue to hedge their bets, he said.

Allen was speaking as the Center for a New American Security, a Washington-based think-tank , released a report by him, former top U.S. defence official Michele Flournoy and The Brookings Institution’s defence expert Michael O’Hanlon.

The report warns the United States and its allies could risk losing any achievements if the drawdown ahead of the December 2014 deadline is accelerated or if the international community skimps on continuing aid to the country after 2014.

All three authors urged the Obama administration to announce troop numbers “I’d like to see it soon,” Allen said. “What the president has said to the Afghans is we will not abandon you,” Allen said. “What is missing right now...are the specifics associated with that.” Allen had recommended a post-2014 U.S. force of 13,600, he said, supported by additional NATO troops. Officials

have said they are considering a range of between 8,000 and 12,000 troops.

White House spokeswoman Laura Lucas said “the president is still reviewing options from his national security team and has not made a decision about the size of a possible U.S. presence after 2014.”

Allen retired, citing his wife’s health, and declined to be considered for the post of NATO supreme commander. He was cleared of wrongdoing after he was caught up tangentially in the scandal that forced the retirement of former CIA Director David Petraeus, who was discovered to have had an affair with his biographer. Allen now advises Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Middle East peace talks.

Flournoy, now back at the think-tank that she helped found, is a former Defence Department undersecretary. She said she believed President Barack Obama would be making the troop announcement soon.

“The internal discussions are making progress, and I think the administration understands the importance of clarifying these details,” she said.

Allen also said that knowing the post-2014 troop number would help silence Taliban claims that all U.S. troops are leaving.

“Ultimately the announcement of the decision... makes it more difficult for the Taliban leadership to justify continued struggle,” Allen said.

Allen said Pakistan would be more likely to help Afghanistan reconcile with the Taliban leadership

Hundreds storm office of Canadian mine in Kyrgyzstan, 55 wounded THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BARSKOON, Kyrgyzstan — Hundreds of stonethrowing protesters besieged a Canadian gold mine in Kyrgyzstan on Friday, clashing violently with riot police and prompting the president to declare a state of emergency.

Over 50 people were wounded and 80 detained in the clashes, authorities said.

The protest also triggered widespread unrest in the southern city of Jalal-Abad, where hundreds stormed the governor’s office.

The twin developments threatened further turmoil in this impoverished Central Asian nation of five million, which hosts a U.S. base supporting military operations in nearby Afghanistan.

Protesters want the northeastern Kumtor gold mine to be nationalized and the company to provide more benefits.

The mine, operated by Toronto-based Centerra Gold (TSX:CG), is the largest foreign-owned gold mine in the former Soviet Union. It accounts for about 12 per cent of the nation’s economy and has been at the centre of heated debate between those favouring nationalization and officials who believe that would deter much-needed foreign investment.

Centerra said Friday that an orderly shutdown of its milling facility using power from a backup diesel generator was continuing and that mining operations have been suspended other than those to manage ice and waste.

“Until safe and secure access and grid power has been restored to the facility it will not be possible for the company to determine the extent of the impact on the operations, including gold production and financial results,” the company said in a statement.

Shares in the company closed down 33 cents or nearly eight per cent at $3.82 on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Friday.

The demonstrations began earlier this week when protesters blocked the road leading to the mine in the northern Tian Shan mountains.

On Thursday night, several hundred demonstrators, some on horseback, besieged a power transformer unit in the village of Tamga and cut off electricity to the mine for several hours. Riot police moved in overnight, detaining about 80 protesters and restoring the power supply.

By Friday, riot police used stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse some 2,000 protesters who attempted to storm the Kumtor mine office, the Health Ministry said.

It said at least 55 people, including 13 police, were wounded in clashes and a police bus was set on fire.

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev declared a state of emergency in the area and the Defence Ministry announced it was deploying forces to protect key facilities.

A senior cabinet member visited the area Friday and tried to persuade the protesters to disperse, saying that further disruptions would cripple the mine and cause significant economic losses.

“The government is asking you to have patience and wait until the autumn, when we will look at the issue,” Deputy Prime Minister Shamil Atakhanov told protesters.

But shortly after he spoke, protesters went back to the power transformer unit and cut the power again, forcing the mine to suspend operations.

The protest quickly spread, engulfing the southern city of Jalal-Abad, where several hundred people stormed a local governor’s building, drove officials out and appointed one a “people’s governor,” the Interfax news agency reported.

The man, Medet Usenov, told Interfax the protesters were demanding the release of several opposition lawmakers jailed on coup attempt charges last October when a demonstration in the capital of Bishkek to demand the nationalization of Kumtor spiralled into a violent confrontation with police.

that takes shelter in Pakistan’s tribal areas, if it knew the size of the U.S. force that would stay on.

Allen and his co-authors acknowledge the U.S. campaign, and the surge of U.S. troops at the start of Obama’s first term, did not bring the stability originally hoped for.

“Corruption in Kabul has remained very serious, Pakistan’s co-operation with the war effort has been fickle and the enemy has proved quite resilient,” the report said.

O’Hanlon added that Afghans need to be told in a nonconfrontational way that if Congress or the international community believes the elections to come in 2014 are corrupt, they won’t be willing to keep donating so much money to the country.

The authors acknowledged that the goals Washington originally set for Afghanistan have shrunk from the hoped-for economic and political stability to keeping al-Qaida from using the poor nation as a safe haven.

“While the surge has not achieved everything originally envisioned, the United States can still likely... work with partners to degrade the Taliban-led insurgency and create a strong enough Afghan state to hold the country intact,” the report said.

The authors note that in visits to the country, they learned the intelligence community has a bleaker view of the Afghan future than some of the military assessments.

“It was healthy that they acknowledged uncertainty and disagreement rather than trying to impose happy talk or optimistic assessments throughout the military command and intelligence agencies,” the report said.

Iran’s first presidential debate goes off the rails

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s ailing economy, hit hard by international sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, was supposed to be the centre of the first debate Friday between eight hopefuls running for president — but the biggest fight on stage was over the format of the debate itself.

The candidates complained about the short time given to answer questions, and when the moderator began asking yes-or-no and multiple-choice questions, one candidate outright refused, saying it seemed too much like a demeaning school test.

The four-hour debate, the first of three to be aired live on national television, was the public’s first look at all eight candidates approved by Iran’s ruling clerics to enter the June 14 election to succeed outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The clerics’ vetting process that eliminated several prominent wild cards and left a tightly controlled choice for voters between figures largely seen as close to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The economic woes at the centre of the debate are a key issue in the election: Inflation has shot up to around 30 per cent and unemployment to 14 per cent.

And the economy is a sector where the president can have major influence — as opposed to other major issues like the nuclear program, which is firmly Khamenei’s purview.

But the debate’s liveliest moments were over the format itself.

When the moderator began asking a series of yes-or-no and multiple-choice questions, pro-reform candidate Mohammad Reza Aref objected that it was beneath the candidates dignity.

“I’m not answering these questions,” he said.

The moderator pushed ahead with a few questions, but gave up after several other candidates objected as well. “The question is bad,” several scoffed at one point.

“I’m totally against this line. I answered test questions 40 or 50 years ago,” the 61-year-old Aref scoffed.

Appeals court upholds gun ruling WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court panel Friday unanimously upheld an Obama administration requirement that dealers in Southwestern states that border Mexico report when customers buy multiple highpowered rifles.

The firearms industry trade group, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and two Arizona gun sellers had argued that the administration overstepped its legal authority in the 2011 regulation, which applies to gun sellers in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

The requirement, issued in what is known as a demand letter, compels those sellers to report to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives when anyone buys — within a five-day period — two or more semi-automatic weapons capable of accepting a detachable magazine and with a calibre greater than .22. The ATF says the requirement is needed to help stop the flow of guns to Mexican drug cartels.

Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, writing for the three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, said the agency was within its legal authority when it issued the demand letter.

She said that the Gun Control Act of 1968 “unambiguously authorizes the demand letter.”

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The news from Louisiana is often hurricanes, burst levees and the dangerous streets of New Orleans.

What we’ve discovered down South has been unreserved hospitality.

A f e w years ago on our first trip through the Bayou State, the weather turned cold.

We became GERRY stranded in FEEHAN the town of Natchitoches, blind-sided by a gale of sleet. Thrilled locals informed us

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there hadn’t been snow in NAK-a-tish (that’s how it’s pronounced) for nine years. As polite Canadians, we controlled our elation.

As luck would have it, we had arrived the day of the annual riverbarge parade. We mingled with happy revelers on the banks of the Red River. As we strolled, the sound of a Cajun band spilled from a stately antebellum mansion fronting Front Street. The owner, Terry Sklar, was watching the parade through his wrought-iron fence. Small talk ensued. Soon the wandering Canadians were invited into the Sklar home to join a bon fête.

The party lasted into the wee hours. Filet gumbo, stomping feet, a crackling fire and genuine Louisiana friendliness kept us warm. After much cajoling, I joined the band, rang the Cajun ti-fer … and did credit

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to all Canadians — in the beverage consumption department.

On our return to Louisiana this year we bypassed Natchitoches, hugging the Gulf Coast, seeking the blue bayou of the South. Roadside billboards stuck in the swamp advertised free consultation to shrimpers affected by the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The lawyer in me was intrigued.

The guy seeking quiet solitude was . . . quietly disgusted.

The bayous of Louisiana start where the Mississippi River begins to end: in the silted course of its enormous delta. Braided channels open and close. New rivers form. Shallow meandering creeks emerge in swamps overgrown with cypress and mangrove forests. These muddy backwaters are the birthplace for a vast array of aquatic life. Their predators — birds and reptiles — lurk quietly in

the sultry stagnant shadows.

When we arrived at the Morgan City campground, it was dark. We were hungry, tired, irritable — and without a reservation.

Most horrible camping experiences begin with a late arrival. While attempting to set up in the dark, I backed into the last open site, glancing off an oak tree and a concrete picnic table, fanning the fires of a simmering matrimonial dispute.

I walked, fuming, past a roaring fire toward the office to register. A happy group of campers were huddled near the flames, laughing and smoking.

“You were pretty lucky to get that spot on a busy weekend,” said the affable occupant of site B12. “Where y’all from?”

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A forest of ancient cypress draped in Spanish moss. A deciduous conifer, the bald cypress sheds its needles into the bayou during winter. “Knee” roots grow out of the swamp. other 49 States of the Union, which have counties, Louisiana is divided into parishes — further tribute to its French roots.

“Ain’t any big deal for me to scoot over first thing in the morning and hook up my boat. By the time y’all get up, my boat’ll be waiting for you. I’ll show you the real bayou, not some tourist crap.”

We’d had a few brewskies by then — and I don’t put a lot of stock in late-night campfire bravado. So when I popped my head out of the camper the next morning my expectations for a bayou experience weren’t high.

“There you are,” shouted Dean, wiping down the lovely flat-bottomed skiff that had appeared at his site. He’d driven 80 km to his home, breakfasted with his daddy, hitched up the boat and returned — all while I was still sawing logs.

“And he’s been polishing that motor for near an hour now,” Vicky smiled.

My mother told me I’d never amount to anything if I didn’t get up early and get to it. But somehow serendipity follows my late-morning shadow, shaking me awake with fortunate encounters.

Florence, Vicky, Zach and I jumped into the boat and Dean motored us into the bayou. The perspective from water was entirely different from the bits

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I told him Alberta and said we were hungry and hoping to find a Cajun restaurant nearby. He recommended a place in town down by the Riverwalk and wished us a pleasant evening.

My mood was greatly improved when we drove back through the gate a couple of hours later, stuffed to overflowing with crawfish and dirty rice.

“How was the Creole?”

The small group settled around B12’s fire was well into their cups and still going strong. My relaxed demeanour confirmed we had not been led gastronomically astray.

“Why don’t you and your wife come on over for a drink?” asked the friendly fellow who was responsible for my contented smile. I slipped into our RV and grabbed a couple of Pilsners I had lugged from home. I handed a cold one to Dean Landry and his wife Vicky.

“These all the way from Canada?” Dean asked.

“Yup. There is no finer Canadian beer.” (I had my fingers crossed behind my back.)

“How come he talk so funny?” asked Zach, Vicky’s precocious 12-year-old.

“Sshh, you mind your manners,” said Miss Vicky.

Zach carried on, unabashed. “You got a different kind ’a money up ther’ in Canada?”

I reached into my pocket and handed Zach a blue, five-dollar bill. I proudly told him it was worth $5.15 and that it was now his.

“This’s made out of plastic,” he screamed, running through the campground, announcing to the world that some old geezer from Canada had just given him a foreign blue fiver.

“Why you come down to these parts?” Mr. Landry asked. His surname and that unique Louisiana cadence confirmed his Cajun ancestry.

(Cajuns are the descendants of Acadians, French Canadians expelled from Nova Scotia in the eighteenth century. They brought a distinct culture and dialect to the swamps of the South. To the uninitiated, Cajun French is unintelligible. Their English is only marginally more comprehensible. For instance if a Cajun asks, “Where you gonna powk de caw?” he is not rudely inquiring about your bedroom habits — he’s just asking where you intend to put the Buick.)

“We’re here to see the bayou,” I told Dean. “I want to get into the backwaters, see the swamp, the alligators. I noticed there are some operators in town offering boat tours. What do you think?”

Dean looked at the fire for a moment, drained the last of his Pil and said, “You an early riser?”

“Not particularly,” I replied truthfully.

“Dean, he an early bird,” chimed in Vicky. “He’s up with the roosters.”

“I live only a little more than 50 mile from here, up near Thibodau, in Lafourche Parish.” Unlike the

of swamp we could see while driving. Narrow muddy channels serpentined every which way and within minutes I was completely lost in a vast wet labyrinth.

We floated through vast groves of bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, their knees soaked in brackish water; past “fishing camps” — remote wooden cabins fronted by a small deck for fishing.

(Many sported a Confederate flag. For the South, the war is not yet over.)

The gators were out, sunning on logs or floating motionless, eyes protruding silently above the water.

These malevolent-looking reptiles can grow to four metres and 400 kg — top of the food chain in these hidden warrens.

In the bayou, it’d be easy to dispose of things unwanted. I was glad Dean was a friendly chap.

Zach acted as lookout, chatting constantly, identifying all flora and fauna the bayou had to offer.

An abandoned orange hurricane pod, resembling a wayward UFO, floated uselessly in a backwater, testament to the unrelenting power of Mother Nature.

We moored for lunch at Gros’ Place, a remote camp accessible only by water. A huge kettle of fragrant jambalaya boiled above an open fire. A freshdressed deer carcass dangled from a hook in the kitchen.

After a meal of fried catfish and white beans, Dean steered us out of the bayou, effortlessly retracing our path through indiscernible twisting, turning channels. The sun, shining through a thick canopy of cypress and mangrove, hinted vaguely at our direction of travel.

At the dock we shook hands with Dean and Vicky, said goodbye and climbed into our RV, headed for New Orleans. As we pulled away, Zach strolled up. I rolled down the window: “That new? That got a diesel engine in it? My grandpa told me down on the farm that you got to fill a special compartment with somethin’ called urea to keep a diesel engine running. Urea same as pee, but you got to pay 20 dollar for five gallons.”

If there’s one thing I can’t stand it’s a know-it-all kid. I thanked him for his advice and drove off.

“That kid is either a savant or a nut,” I said to Florence.

Less than 100 km down the road, a yellow warning light flashed on the dash. I pulled over. The owner’s manual indicated there was a malfunction in something called the DEF. The problem required immediate attention. After 20 ignition starts, the vehicle would be rendered inoperable. I stopped at an Auto Zone and explained my problem to the man behind the counter.

“You need to add DEF fluid. It’s over there behind the antifreeze. It’s really just urea,” he said in a thick Cajun drawl.

“Yeah,” I replied. “Just like pee, but costs twenty bucks.”

Gerry Feehan, QC, is a retired lawyer, avid traveller and photographer. He lives in Red Deer. For more of Gerry’s travel adventures, please visit www.gnfeehan. blogspot.com.

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Usually a traveller picks the destination or the activity and then finds accommodation that fits the budget, proximity to sights and airports.

One exception might be the Kaanapali Beach Hotel on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Called the most Hawaiian of the hotels, it is unique.

Smaller than it is neighbours on Kaanapali beach, it has only six floors and harkens back to an era when that height was a high-rise.

Almost 30 years ago, hotel manager Mike White launched Project Pookela with Dr. George Kanahele to enhance employees’ understanding of the Hawaiian culture and provide a more enriching and enjoyable visitor visit.

As part of the program, staff observe Hawaiian traditions such as Makahiki, a period starting with the rise of the constellation Pleiades, when Hawaiians make traditional implements in their authentic form.

In 2010, staff constructed a canoe from a tree donated by the family of Ka’illa’au Lindsey.

Before dying as a

young boy, Ka’illa’au asked his father if they could build a canoe from this tree.

His family did not have the tools or the skills at the time and after his death, they were happy to give the tree to Kaanapali Beach Hotel for their canoe.

Hotel staff laboured for four months to build the craft and the boat was used to scatter Ka’illa’au’s ashes at a sacred place at sea.

The canoe now rests proudly on the Kaanapali Beach Hotel grounds where visitors can admire it while they plan their days.

The hotel offers more than 30 Hawaiian activities each week, many of them free.

In addition to Hawaiian music and hula every evening, there are classes in Luahala weaving, pineapple carving, ukulele playing and storytelling.

Plant lovers will enjoy the cultural garden tours or the notecard workshop.

I signed up for the latter and treasured the chance to use flowers and leaves to create a card with traditional methods.

It was relaxing to play with paint while the gentle Hawaiian breezes threatened to send my ink-covered blossoms onto unsuspecting passersby.

Fortunately, traditional Hawaiian rocks were provided to anchor artwork to the tables un-

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Above: The canoe Ka’illa’au was built by hotel staff during the traditional Makahiki season.

Right: Each guest receives a kukui lei in a special departure ceremony.

Below left: The author participating in a traditional notecard making workshop.

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There is no crowded lineup at checkout here.

Guests are treated like departing family and serenaded at a lei ceremony where they receive a special kukui-nut lei.

Returning guests bring their leis back to have a special white nut inserted each visit. Not surprisingly, many visitors return.

The hotel has been named to National Geographic Travelers magazine Stay List of the 150 most authentic and sustainable resorts in North America and the Caribbean.

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tion recognized Kaanapali Beach Hotel as the Most Hawaiian Hotel.

The general manager and 90 per cent of the staff were born and raised in Hawaii, and 50 per cent of the staff is native Hawaiian.

And in the traditional Hawaiian way of respecting the earth, the hotel recycles and uses 60 per cent less electricity per room than the average of Maui’s 15 largest hotels.

If you go Visit www.kbhmaui. com for information and reservations. All rooms are a few steps from the beach but ocean-front rooms provide great views of whales from December to March.

Carol Patterson helps businesses and people reinvent themselves through adventure. When she isn’t travelling for work, Carol is travelling for fun. More of her adventures can be found at www.carolpatterson.ca.

Old Faithful geothermal system data to be reviewed THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Geyser experts plan to spend three days in Yellowstone next week pooling their knowledge about the Old Faithful area’s geology to help guide future decisions about construction in the park’s most popular destination.

Old Faithful is by far the most famous geyser, but only one of at least 150 in the Upper Geyser Basin, the world’s most active geyser basin.

Geysers are sensitive to digging and other ground interference, human-caused or natural.

Yet scientists still don’t know as much as they’d like to about the Upper Geyser Basin’s underground fissures and chambers soaked by water superheated by the massive Yellowstone volcano.

Throw in the massive numbers of people who visit Yellowstone each year — more than 3 million, an estimated 90 per cent of who visit Old Faithful — and park managers face a challenge in meeting their needs while protecting the park’s thermal features, park geologist Hank Heasler said Wednesday.

“What is the sensitiv-

ity of the hydrothermal system at Old Faithful with respect to the development that currently exists, has existed in the past, and may exist in the future?” Heasler said.

“The understanding of the hydrothermal system is in some ways is very complete, but in other ways is in its infancy.”

No big projects are in the works near Old Faithful right now except a dormitory building for park employees.

The start of that project is still at least a year off, park spokesman Dan Hottle said.

The scientists plan to meet Monday through Wednesday at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge.

They will present to one another and park managers and the highly technical sessions will be open to any curious tourists who want to listen in.

The half-dozen scientist participants will include Jake Lowenstern, scientist in charge at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, and Duncan Foley, chairman of the Geology Department at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash.

The scientists plan to release a summary re-

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The report will focus on the top 10 feet or so of the Upper Geyser Basin’s geology.

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Heasler said he’ll be interested in seeing how much the scientists know about how water flows beneath the geyser basin.

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Kovacs familiar with city JOFFREY REYNOLDS

REYNOLDS ARRESTED CALGARY — Calgary police say they have arrested former Canadian Football League all-star Joffrey Reynolds.

Reynolds, who is 33, was being sought on four counts of breaching his probation for allegedly breaking his curfew while under house arrest.

The former running back was recently sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting his one-time girlfriend. He was to serve his time on weekends and faced two years of probation once he completed his sentence. On their Facebook page, police say Reynolds was arrested in downtown Calgary without incident.

Court was told Reynolds tried to choke and smother his former girlfriend when she came home and found him in her bed in July 2012.

TODAY

● Junior golf: CJGA Nike Junior Series at River Bend. ● Women’s rugby: Calgary Hornets at Red Deer, noon, Titans Park. ● Senior women’s lacrosse: Calgary Jr. B Axemen at Red Deer, 1:30 p.m., Kinex. ● Men’s third division rugby: Calgary Canucks at Red Deer, 1:45 p.m., Titans Park. ● Men’s second division rugby: Calgary Canucks at Red Deer, 3:30 p.m., Titans Park. ● WHL: Rebels prospects camp, 3:45-5:45 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Alberta Football League: Edmonton Stallions at Central Alberta Buccaneers, 6 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park.

SUNDAY

● WHL: Rebels prospects camp, 9-11 a.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Junior golf: Nike Junior Series at River Bend. ● Bantam AAA baseball: St. Albert at Red Deer, doubleheader at noon and 3 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Senior women’s lacrosse: Calgary Cougars at Red Deer, 1:30 p.m., Kinex.

REBELS CAMP

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR The Red Deer Rebels spring prospects camp is a homecoming of sorts for Tanner Kovacs.

“It’s nice to come back and see some familiar faces. I grew up watching Rebels games and now I’m just trying to make the best of this situation,” Kovacs said Friday, after participating in the first session of the camp at the Penhold Regional Multiplex.

The netminder, who celebrated his 19th birthday Tuesday, was dropped from the Lethbridge Hurricanes protected list six weeks ago and was promptly contacted by Rebels director of scouting/player development Randy Peterson and listed by the club.

“He’s a guy who has some experience in our league. He’s played a few games,” said Rebels GM/ head coach Brent Sutter, in reference to Kovacs’ short time with the Hurricanes.

“This is a situation where we wanted to add some more depth to our goaltending and let these guys battle it out.

If we get (Patrik) Bartosak back then it becomes a question of who can back up Patty, and if he’s not back then who can be the two guys who can fill the position.”

With the addition of Kovacs, Sutter could be evaluating as many as five goaltenders during the fall camp, and perhaps more. Bartosak, the WHL and CHL goaltender of the year and a strong candidate

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Goaltender Tanner Kovacs covers the angle as another Red Deer Red Rebel prospect lines up to take a shot during a prospect camp at the Penhold Arena on Friday. to be picked in the first five rounds of this year’s NHL entry draft, will be a lock for the starter’s job if he returns as a 20-year-old.

Joining Kovacs in the hunt for at least the back-up role will be Taz Burman, Grant Naherniak and Rylan Toth, all of whom are attending the prospects camp, and veteran Bolton Pouliot.

Burman, selected in the second round of the 2012 WHL bantam draft, is the most promising candidate.

“You have to think that Taz is going to be

pushing to be one of the guys here next season and yet at the same time I don’t want to put him in situation that will allow him to fail,” said Sutter.

“He’s obviously going to be our goaltender of the future but he’s only 16 this year so we’ll see what happens. “We just have to make sure we have the proper depth at the position, and who knows — we might be adding another guy at some point.”

Kovacs is at least familiar with the city, having played novice to bantam AA hockey in

Innisfail before playing bantam AAA and minor midget AAA (as a 15-year-old) in Red Deer. He suited up with the midget AAA St. Albert Raiders in 2010-11 and played one game with the Hurricanes as a 16-year-old.

The netminder, who celebrated his 19th birthday Tuesday, appeared in three games with the ‘Canes in 2011-12 — posting a .619 goals-against average and .837 save percentage — before being assigned to the St. Albert Steel of the AJHL, who last year moved to

Whitecourt and became the Wolverines.

He was released by the Hurricanes following the WHL exhibition season last fall and joined the Wolverines. In 28 regular-season games, he recorded a 14-8-3 winloss record with a GAA of 3.66 and a save percentage of .888.

It was in this year’s AJHL playoffs that Kovacs truly excelled, leading the Wolverines to the third round with a 2.67 GAA and .915 save percentage in 14 outings.

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Blackhawks, Kings poised for tight finals THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — For all the difficulties they endured along the way, the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings are still standing.

They might want to buckle up, though. The ride could get even wilder.

The Blackhawks and Kings are poised for what could be a tight and lengthy Western Conference finals, with Game 1 at the United Center on Saturday.

The Kings already have more playoff losses than they did a year ago when they went on a 164 run through the postseason to capture the Stanley Cup as an eighth seed.

“I cited critical moments last year,” Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said. “There were several of them this year where they were severely tested. They keep finding a way to fight through, as they’ve done at times during the playoffs. ” The Blackhawks?

All they did was rally from a 3-1 deficit to beat Detroit in the conference semifinals, taking

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save against the San Jose Sharks during the third period in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Tuesday, May 28, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Game 7 by 2-1 on Brent Seabrook’s overtime goal to remain in the hunt for their second title in four years.

“You don’t draw it up, you don’t plan to win a seven-game series coming back from 3-1,” Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews said. “Looking

back, I think it is a good thing for our team to have gone through what we just went through, to kind of be pushed to the end, for a moment (to) feel like that was it.

You have certain negative thoughts that kind of creep in. You try not to think about them, that

you’re up against a tough team and the odds are against you.

“But we stayed positive. We stuck with it.

We just had that attitude that you take it one shift at the same time, you win one game at a time, anything can happen.”

The next challenge is

a big one, too. No goalie is more on his game at the moment than the Kings’ Jonathan Quick.

All the 2012 Conn Smythe Trophy winner has done is allow just 20 goals in 13 post-season games while carrying Los Angeles to its second straight conference final.

He leads the playoffs in goals-against average (1.50), save percentage (.948) and shutouts (three), and the Kings have needed it with their offence generating little.

They’re averaging just two goals per game in the post-season, and they realize they need to rediscover their scoring touch. That wasn’t an issue during the regular season, when they were 10th in the NHL and boasted the Western Conference’s top goal scorer in Jeff Carter.

Getting centre Jarret Stoll back would help.

He suffered an apparent concussion on an illegal hit to the head in the series opener against San Jose and has been sidelined since. He skated with the team this week, but coach Darryl Sutter had no update Friday.

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Vokoun, Rask in spotlight as Bruins-Penguins begin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH — The NHL’s most unlikely post-season success story is nearly bald, his hairline an unwitting casualty to three decades spent hidden under a goaltender’s mask.

All those long winters — including 16 in the best league in the world — never led to long springs, however, for Tomas Vokoun.

Until now.

Halfway through the 2013 Stanley Cup play-

offs the two-time AllStar turned journeyman backup holds the key to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff hopes. He is, for the first time in his life, the “hot goalie” during the most important time of year.

Heading into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Bruins Saturday night, Vokoun’s numbers appear to be a misprint. Seven starts. Six wins. One very stoic and largely anonymous presence at the back of Pittsburgh’s star-laden

attack.

Given a week to ponder his remarkable run after taking over for struggling Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 5 of the first-round series against the New York Islanders, Vokoun insists he’s trying not to think about what it all means, with varying levels of success.

“You just know that you’re playing well, you’re trying to do the right things,” Vokoun said. “You try not to treat it any differently, even if you know the stakes are just getting bigger.”

It’s a phenomenon unique to goaltenders this time of year. For all the talk about the importance of playoff experience, the guys in the back of the net can sometimes seem immune to the pressure.

Vokoun never played on a team that made it past the opening round of the post-season until Pittsburgh ousted the Islanders in six games three weeks ago. He was hardly overcome by the stage in the second round against Ottawa, allowing all of 11 goals

in five games, including a pair of of meaningless scores after the Penguins already had things well in hand during Game 4 and 5 routs.

NHL history is littered with callow goalies who have ended up lifting the Cup. Martin Brodeur was 22. Patrick Roy was 20. Ken Dryden was 23. Jonathan Quick was 4-8 in the playoffs before going 16-4 and leading the Los Angeles Kings to the championship at 26.

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Hockey

Basketball Sunday, Jun. 9 x-Boston at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jun. 11 x-Pittsburgh at Boston, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jun. 12 x-Boston at Pittsburgh, TBA

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs SECOND ROUND Conference Semifinals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh (1) vs. Ottawa (7) (Pittsburgh wins series 4-1)

THIRD ROUND Conference Finals (Best-of-7)

WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago (1) vs. Los Angeles (5) Saturday’s game Los Angeles at Chicago, 3 p.m.

Sunday’s game Los Angeles at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4 Chicago at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 6 Chicago at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 8 x-Los Angeles at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 10 x-Chicago at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12 x-Los Angeles at Chicago, TBD x — If necessary.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh (1) vs. Boston (4) Saturday’s game Boston at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Monday, Jun. 3 Boston at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jun. 5 Pittsburgh at Boston, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jun. 7 Pittsburgh at Boston, 6 p.m.

NHL 2013 PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS TORONTO — Unofficial 2013 National Hockey League playoff scoring leaders following Wednesday’s game: SCORING G A Pt Krejci, Bos 5 12 17 Malkin, Pgh 4 12 16 Letang, Pgh 3 13 16 Crosby, Pgh 7 8 15

Boston (4) vs. N.Y. Rangers (6) (Boston wins series 4-1) WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago (1) vs. Detroit (7) (Chicago wins series 4-3) Wednesday’s result Chicago 2 Detroit 1 (OT) Los Angeles (5) vs. San Jose (6) (Los Angeles wins series 4-3)

Horton, Bos Iginla, Pgh Pavelski, SJ Zetterberg, Det Brassard, NYR Sharp, Chi Couture, SJ Hossa, Chi Chara, Bos Dupuis, Pgh Neal, Pgh Alfredsson, Ott Lucic, Bos M.Richards, LA J.Thornton, SJ Turris, Ott Brunner, Det Cleary, Det Kunitz, Pgh Datsyuk, Det Kane, Chi Marchand, Bos P.Martin, Pgh Keith, Chi

5 4 4 4 2 7 5 5 2 7 6 4 3 2 2 6 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 1

7 8 8 8 10 4 6 6 9 3 4 6 7 8 8 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 8

12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Updated Odds to Win 2012-13 Stanley Cup CURRENT OPENING ODDS ODDS 6-5 6-1 5-2 11-1 4-1 9-1 5-1 10-1

TEAM Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Los Angeles

Baseball Boston New York Baltimore Tampa Bay Toronto

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GB — 1 1.5 2.5 9

Cleveland Detroit Chicago Minnesota Kansas City

Central Division W L Pct 29 24 .547 29 24 .547 24 28 .462 23 29 .442 22 30 .423

GB — — 4.5 5.5 6.5

West Division W L 34 20 32 24 25 29 24 31 17 37

Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston

Pct .630 .571 .463 .436 .315

GB — 3 9 10.5 17

Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 1 Baltimore 7, Detroit 5 Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.

Texas 7, Kansas City 2 Seattle 3, Minnesota 0 Oakland 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Houston at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

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

Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay (Archer 0-0) at Cleveland (U.Jimenez 3-3), 11:05 a.m.

Seattle (Harang 2-5) at Minnesota (Correia 5-4), 11:10 a.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 3-2) at Oakland (Straily 3-2), 2:05 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 6-4) at Baltimore (Hammel 7-2), 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Shields 2-6) at Texas (Tepesch 3-4), 2:05 p.m.

Boston (Doubront 3-2) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 2-3), 5:15 p.m.

Houston (B.Norris 4-4) at L.A. Angels (Williams 4-1), 8:05 p.m.

Toronto (Buehrle 2-3) at San Diego (Richard 0-5), 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 11:05 a.m.

Detroit at Baltimore, 11:35 a.m.

Seattle at Minnesota, 12:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Texas, 1:05 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Angels, 1:35 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

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

Monday’s Games Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

Oakland at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

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

Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 32 22 .593 28 27 .509 26 29 .473 22 30 .423 14 41 .255

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee

34 34 23 20

21 21 30 33

.618 .618 .434 .377

2 2 12 15

W 30 29 28 24 23

L 24 25 27 29 30

Pct .556 .537 .509 .453 .434

GB — 1 2.5 5.5 6.5

West Division Arizona San Francisco Colorado San Diego Los Angeles

Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs 7, Arizona 2 Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 0 Milwaukee 8, Philadelphia 5 Miami 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Washington 3, Atlanta 2 San Francisco at St. Louis, ppd., rain L.A. Dodgers 7, Colorado 5, 10 innings Toronto at San Diego, 8:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games San Francisco (M.Cain 4-2) at St. Louis (S.Miller 5-3), 11:15 a.m., 1st game Milwaukee (W.Peralta 3-6) at Philadelphia (Cloyd 1-1), 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 2-1) at Colorado (Chacin 3-3), 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (McHugh 0-0) at Miami (Fernandez 2-3), 2:10 p.m.

Arizona (Kennedy 2-3) at Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 3-6), 5:15 p.m.

Cincinnati (Leake 4-2) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 3-1), 5:15 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 4-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 7-3), 5:15 p.m., 2nd game Washington (G.Gonzalez 3-3) at Atlanta (Hudson 4-4), 5:15 p.m.

Toronto (Buehrle 2-3) at San Diego (Richard 0-5), 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Miami, 11:10 a.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m.

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 11:35 a.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 11:35 a.m.

San Francisco at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m.

Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

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

Monday’s Games Miami at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m.

Colorado at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m.

Oakland at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Arizona at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

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Lester, A.Miller (7), Mortensen (8) and D.Ross; Sabathia, D.Robertson (8), Rivera (9) and C.Stewart.

W—Sabathia 5-4. L—Lester 6-2. Sv—Rivera (19).

Central Division W 35

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GB —

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Iwakuma, Furbush (8), Wilhelmsen (9) and Sucre; Pelfrey, Swarzak (6), Thielbar (9) and Mauer. W— Iwakuma 6-1. L—Pelfrey 3-6. Sv—Wilhelmsen (12).

HRs—Seattle, K.Morales (8).

Chicago Oakland

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Axelrod, Thornton (8), Crain (8) and Flowers; Colon and Jaso. W—Colon 6-2. L—Axelrod 3-4.

Arizona Chicago

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7 7

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Miley, Ziegler (8) and M.Montero; Garza, Russell (8), Villanueva (9) and Castillo. W—Garza 1-0. L— Miley 3-5. HRs—Chicago, A.Soriano (6), Hairston (4), Ransom (4).

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8 14 5 6

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Gallardo, Badenhop (6), Mic.Gonzalez (7), Axford (8), Fr.Rodriguez (9) and Lucroy; Hamels, Stutes (6), De Fratus (7), Mi.Adams (9) and Quintero. W— Gallardo 4-5. L—Hamels 1-9. Sv—Fr.Rodriguez (2). HRs—Milwaukee, Lucroy 2 (5). Philadelphia, D.Brown 2 (15), Rollins (4).

Cincinnati 000 Pittsburgh 000

101 000

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6 0

8 1

0 0

Cueto, LeCure (9) and Hanigan; W.Rodriguez, Zagurski (8), Morris (9) and McKenry. W—Cueto 3-0. L—W.Rodriguez 6-3. HRs—Cincinnati, Bruce (8), Phillips (9).

New York 000 Miami 000

000 000

010 41x

— —

1 5

7 8

1 0

Marcum, Carson (7), Burke (8) and Buck; Ja.Turner, M.Dunn (8), Cishek (9) and Mathis. W—Ja.Turner 1-0. L—Marcum 0-6.

Wash.

Atlanta

Scherzer, Valverde (9) and Avila; Mig.Gonzalez, Patton (7), S.Johnson (7), Matusz (8), O’Day (9) and Wieters. W—O’Day 3-0. L—Valverde 0-1. HRs— Detroit, Mi.Cabrera (16), A.Garcia (2). Baltimore, A.Jones (11), Markakis (7), Dickerson (4).

GB — 4.5 6.5 9 18.5

W.Davis, B.Chen (6), Hochevar (7) and A.Moore; D.Holland, Scheppers (8), Nathan (9) and Pierzynski. W—D.Holland 5-2. L—W.Davis 3-5. HRs— Texas, N.Cruz (13), Beltre (11).

110 010

001 000

000 100

— —

3 2

9 4

0 0

Strasburg, Stammen (3), Clippard (7), Storen (8), R.Soriano (9) and K.Suzuki; Teheran, Varvaro (7), Avilan (8), Gearrin (9) and McCann. W—Stammen 3-1. L—Teheran 3-2. Sv—R.Soriano (15). HRs— Atlanta, F.Freeman (5).

LAD 003 Colo. 000

200 000 200 012

2 0

— 7 12 0 — 5 10 0

(10 innings) Kershaw, Jansen (8), League (9), Belisario (10) and Ra.Hernandez, Federowicz; Garland, Scahill (6), W.Lopez (8), Outman (9), R.Betancourt (10) and W.Rosario. W—League 1-2. L—R.Betancourt 1-3.

Sv—Belisario (1). HRs—Colorado, Helton (4).

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Suspended free agent minor league RHP Ryan Acosta and 2B Chris Retherford 50 games apiece after positive tests for an amphetamine under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with RHP Chris Jakubauskas on a minor league contract and assigned him to Columbus (IL).

NEW YORK YANKEES—Activated 1B Mark Teixeira from the 60-day DL and 3B Kevin Youkilis from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Ivan Nova and LHP Vidal Nuno to Scranton-Wilkes-Barre (IL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Activated OF Josh Reddick from the 15-day DL. Optioned C Luke Montz to Sacramento (PCL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS—Optioned RHP Alex Colome to Durham (IL). Recalled LHP Jeff Beliveau from Durham.

TEXAS RANGERS—Sent RHP Alexi Ogando to Frisco (Texas) on an injury rehabilitation assignment. Reinstated INF Mike Olt from the Round Rock (PCL) DL and transferred him to Frisco.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Placed 3B Eric Chavez on the 15-day DL. Activated INF-OF Willie Bloomquist off the 15-day DL. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Selected the contract of RHP Peter Moylan from Albuquerque (PCL).

Transferred LHP Scott Elbert to the 60-day DL. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Released RHP Chad Durbin. Recalled LHP Joe Savery from Lehigh Valley (IL).

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Recalled OF Alex Presley from Indianapolis (IL). Optioned INF Josh Harrison to Indianapolis. Activated INF Chase d’Arnaud from the 15-day DL and optioned him to

Indianapolis.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Optioned RHP Mitchell Boggs to Memphis (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Keith Butler from Springfield (Texas).

Carolina League CAROLINA MUDCATS—Announced RHP Rob Nixon was added to the roster from Akron (EL).

WINSTON-SALEM DASH—Announced RHP Jake Cose was added to the roster from Kannapolis (SAL). Released RHP Ryan Buch.

South Atlantic League KANNAPOLIS INTIMIDATORS—Announced RHP Anthony Bucciferro was added to the roster from extended spring training.

American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Sold the contract of OF Aaron King to Boston (AL). Signed INF Frazier Hall.

FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS—Traded INF Ryan Pineda to Grand Prairie for a player to be named.

Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS—Released OF Luis Uribe.

FLORENCE FREEDOM—Signed OF Jeremy Hamilton. Released C David Carrillo.

JOLIET SLAMMERS—Released OF Matthew Scruggs.

LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS—Signed RHP Ricky Bowen. Released INF J.C. Figueroa.

ROCKFORD AVIATORS—Released RHP Jordan Cudney.

SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS—Released RHP Daniel Petitti.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS—Signed RHP Jessie Snodgrass. Released LHP Evan DeLuca and OF Anthony Renteria.

United League ALEXANDRIA ACES—Signed RHP Brandon

Creath. Released RHP Andrew Loynaz.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Suspended Miami Heat F Chris Andersen for one game without pay and upgraded Andersen’s foul to a Flagrant 2.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS—Announced they have reached an agreement in principle to hire Larry Drew as their coach.

TORONTO RAPTORS—Named Masai Ujiri general manager.

Women’s National Basketball Association SEATTLE STORM—Announced the retirement of F Tina Thompson after this season.

FOOTBALL National Football League NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Released OL Tyronne Green and WR TJ Moe. SAN FRANCISC0 49ERS—Signed RB Marcus Lattimore to a four-year contract.

ST. LOUIS RAMS—Announced RB Isaiah Pead was suspended for the season opener for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

Canadian Football League TORONTO ARGONAUTS—Signed QB Ricky Ray to a contract extension through the 2015 season. Released WR Mike Williams, RB Shawnbrey McNeal and OL lineman Josh Prinsen.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Agreed to terms with F Alex Broadhurst on a three-year entry-level contract.

DALLAS STARS—Announced Scott White will join the team as director of hockey operations and will also retain his role as general manager of Texas (AHL). Announced that they will not renew the contract assistant general manager Frank Provenzano.

U18 Rage 4 S./O. Badgers 3 N Jensen Bandits 3

Stettler Heat 2 C./P. Threat 1 L. Physio Shooters 0

Ladies Fastball RED DEER LADIES FASTBALL W L T Pts 7 0 0 14

TNT Athletics

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Alberta Downs Entries Saturday Post time: 1:15 p.m.

First Pace, purse $3,400 (EX, PX, SF, TR).

1 Blue Star Cavalier (T. Redwood) 2 Arctic Muscles (J. Campbell) 3 Blasty Cam (G. Clark) 4 Jellos Fellow (P. Davies) 5 Timely Promise (W. Tainsh Jr) 6 Modern Cowboy (To Be Announced) 7 Hesacamcracker (R. Hennessy) 8 Da Terror (T. Cullen) 9 Artability (Q. Schneider) ae Whosurhero (J. Jungquist) Second Pace, purse $4,500 (DD, EX, SF, TR).

1 Cool Treasure (J. Jungquist) 2 Clearly Best (K. Dressler) 3 Keystone Maddie (P. Giesbrecht) 4 Jennas Ideal (T. Cullen) 5 Kumu (G. Hudon) 6 Blazing By (J. Campbell) Third Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Mackenzie Seelster (P. Giesbrecht) 2 Rango (T. Redwood) 3 My Promise To You (J. Gray) 4 Kg Super Sonic (J. Campbell) 5 Stiletto Spur (K. Clark) 6 Lakers R Electric (Q. Schneider) 7 Outlawclassichrome (J. Marino) 8 Payoff (W. Tainsh Jr) 9 Frees B (T. Cullen) ae Hey Scoob (J. Campbell) Fourth Pace, purse $4,000 (EX, SF, TR, W4).

1 Only For Awile (J. Marino) 2 Wigesjet (J. Chappell) 3 Sharkys Law (R. Hennessy)

NBA Playoffs THIRD ROUND Conference Finals (Best-of-7)

Saturday, Jun. 1 Miami at Indiana, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jun. 3 x-Indiana at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami (1) vs. Indiana (3) (Miami leads series 3-2) Thursday’s result Miami 90 Indiana 79 Tuesday’s result Indiana 99 Miami 92 Sunday’s result Miami 114 Indiana 96

WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio (2) vs. Memphis (5) (San Antonio wins series 4-0) Monday’s result San Antonio 93 Memphis 86 Saturday’s result San Antonio 104 Memphis 93 (OT) x — If necessary.

Golf PGA MEMORIAL At Muirfield Village Golf Club Dublin, Ohio Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,352; Par 72 Second Round (a-amateur) Bill Haas 68-67 — Matt Kuchar 68-70 — Robert Karlsson 69-71 — Pat Perez 72-69 — Hunter Mahan 73-68 — Matt Jones 69-72 — Kevin Chappell 71-71 — Charley Hoffman 73-69 — Bo Van Pelt 73-69 — Trevor Immelman 70-72 — Charles Howell III 72-70 — David Hearn 71-71 — Ryan Moore 70-72 — Stewart Cink 70-72 — Tom Gillis 73-70 — Camilo Villegas 72-71 — Ben Curtis 73-70 — Rickie Fowler 72-71 — Gary Woodland 70-73 — John Senden 71-72 — Fabian Gomez 76-68 — Henrik Stenson 71-73 — Richard H. Lee 73-71 — Bud Cauley 71-73 — Zach Johnson 73-72 — Jim Furyk 75-70 — Tiger Woods 71-74 — Keegan Bradley 71-74 — Fred Couples 70-75 — George Coetzee 70-75 — Brandt Jobe 70-75 — Brian Davis 75-70 — Jordan Spieth 72-73 — Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 72-74 — Chris Stroud 69-77 — Josh Teater 67-79 — William McGirt 73-73 — Robert Allenby 74-73 — Jimmy Walker 72-75 — Jason Day 72-75 — John Huh 72-76 — Chris Kirk 74-74 — Vijay Singh 74-74 — Brian Stuard 72-77 — Kevin Stadler 79-70 — Dustin Johnson 73-76 — Greg Chalmers 78-71 — Brendon de Jonge 75-75 — Kenny Perry 76-74 — Ted Potter, Jr. 74-76 — Erik Compton 74-76 — Lucas Glover 78-72 — Tommy Gainey 71-80 — Bryce Molder 72-79 — Kevin Streelman 71-80 — Webb Simpson 75-76 — D.A. Points 76-75 — Casey Wittenberg 76-75 — Ben Kohles 76-75 — a-Guan Tianlang 72-79 — Nicolas Colsaerts 80-72 — Charlie Beljan 72-80 — Jason Kokrak 76-77 — Branden Grace 78-75 — Geoff Ogilvy 77-76 — Aaron Baddeley 74-79 — Jonathan Byrd 77-76 — Jeff Overton 76-78 — Justin Bolli 75-79 — Sang-Moon Bae 77-78 — Shane Lowry 78-78 — a-Steven Fox 78-78 — Matt Every 74-84 — a-Peter Williamson 81-77 — Nick Watney 82-77 — Brendan Steele 79-81 — Johnson Wagner WD Seung-Yul Noh DQ

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Leaderboard 1. Bill Haas 2. Matt Kuchar 2. Charl Schwartzel 2. Bubba Watson 2. Kyle Stanley 6. Scott Stallings 7. Robert Karlsson 7. Justin Rose 7. Charlie Wi 10. Pat Perez 10. Hunter Mahan 10. Matt Jones 10. Roberto Castro 10. Scott Piercy 10. Carl Pettersson

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WEB.COM-MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP At TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm Potomac, Md. Purse: $600,000 Yardage: 7,139; Par: 70 Second Round Hudson Swafford 67-66 — 133 Michael Putnam 71-64 — 135 Sung Kang 67-68 — 135 Chad Collins 68-67 — 135 Adam Crawford 69-67 — 136 Ryuji Imada 68-69 — 137 Jim Herman 67-70 — 137 Si Woo Kim 65-72 — 137 Scott Dunlap 71-67 — 138 Gavin Coles 66-72 — 138 Brett Stegmaier 66-72 — 138 Shane Bertsch 69-70 — 139 Donald Constable 70-69 — 139 Billy Mayfair 71-68 — 139 Kevin Kisner 69-70 — 139 Tyrone Van Aswegen 71-68 — 139 Jamie Lovemark 73-67 — 140 Len Mattiace 69-71 — 140 Jason Gore 71-69 — 140 Daniel Chopra 71-69 — 140 Lee Bedford 70-70 — 140 Will Wilcox 70-70 — 140 Garrett Willis 70-70 — 140 Andrew D. Putnam 70-70 — 140 Chip Sullivan 69-71 — 140 Steve Wheatcroft 75-66 — 141 Chesson Hadley 66-75 — 141 Bronson La’Cassie 67-74 — 141 Brendon Todd 71-71 — 142 James Nitties 70-72 — 142 Will MacKenzie 73-69 — 142 John Peterson 71-71 — 142 Tim Petrovic 65-77 — 142 Martin Piller 76-66 — 142 Joe Affrunti 70-72 — 142 D.J. Brigman 68-74 — 142 Brett Wetterich 68-74 — 142 Alex Prugh 69-73 — 142 Reid Edstrom 71-71 — 142 Kevin Tway 68-74 — 142 Peter Tomasulo 70-73 — 143

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LPGA SHOPRITE CLASSIC At Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, Bay Course Galloway Township, N.J. Purse: $1.5 million Yardage: 6,155; Par: 71 (37-34) First Round Amanda Blumenherst 35-31 — 66 Moriya Jutanugarn 36-30 — 66 Stacy Lewis 35-32 — 67 Michelle Wie 35-33 — 68 Shanshan Feng 37-32 — 69 Sara-Maude Juneau 35-34 — 69 Ji Young Oh 39-30 — 69 Hee Young Park 36-33 — 69 Pornanong Phatlum 35-34 — 69 Beatriz Recari 36-33 — 69 Jennifer Song 36-33 — 69 Chella Choi 41-29 — 70 Nicole Jeray 35-35 — 70 Haeji Kang 37-33 — 70 Mi Hyang Lee 37-33 — 70 Mo Martin 35-35 — 70 Ai Miyazato 34-36 — 70 Gerina Piller 38-32 — 70 Jenny Shin 39-31 — 70 Julieta Granada 39-32 — 71 Christina Kim 37-34 — 71 Paola Moreno 37-34 — 71 Jiyai Shin 37-34 — 71 Thidapa Suwannapura 37-34 — 71 Lindsey Wright 36-35 — 71 Heather Bowie Young 38-33 — 71 Dori Carter 40-32 — 72 Moira Dunn 38-34 — 72 Mina Harigae 37-35 — 72 Vicky Hurst 38-34 — 72 Eun-Hee Ji 36-36 — 72 Jennifer Johnson 38-34 — 72 Lorie Kane 38-34 — 72 I.K. Kim 38-34 — 72 Jee Young Lee 38-34 — 72 Seon Hwa Lee 35-37 — 72 Mika Miyazato 37-35 — 72 Becky Morgan 38-34 — 72 Anna Nordqvist 38-34 — 72 Jennifer Rosales 37-35 — 72 Lizette Salas 38-34 — 72 Alena Sharp 38-34 — 72 Lexi Thompson 38-34 — 72 Karrie Webb 38-34 — 72 Chie Arimura 37-36 — 73 Christel Boeljon 38-35 — 73 Austin Ernst 39-34 — 73 Natalie Gulbis 40-33 — 73 Caroline Hedwall 36-37 — 73 Maria Hjorth 36-37 — 73 Amy Hung 36-37 — 73 Jeong Jang 38-35 — 73 Cristie Kerr 37-36 — 73 Jennie Lee 37-36 — 73 Meena Lee 41-32 — 73 Paige Mackenzie 40-33 — 73 Jill McGill 37-36 — 73 Azahara Munoz 35-38 — 73 Karen Stupples 38-35 — 73 Momoko Ueda 39-34 — 73 Nicole Castrale 40-34 — 74 Na Yeon Choi 40-34 — 74 Paula Creamer 39-35 — 74 Katie Futcher 38-36 — 74 Sophie Gustafson 36-38 — 74 Karine Icher 38-36 — 74 Juli Inkster 37-37 — 74 Sarah Kemp 37-37 — 74 Pernilla Lindberg 40-34 — 74 Lisa McCloskey 40-34 — 74 Inbee Park 37-37 — 74 So Yeon Ryu 37-37 — 74 Victoria Tanco 40-34 — 74 Yani Tseng 41-33 — 74 Kim Welch 39-35 — 74 Julia Boland 40-35 — 75 Danah Bordner 37-38 — 75 Lisa Ferrero 39-36 — 75 Numa Gulyanamitta 40-35 — 75 Hee-Won Han 37-38 — 75 Katherine Hull-Kirk 38-37 — 75 Pat Hurst 39-36 — 75 Daniela Iacobelli 39-36 — 75 Taylore Karle 41-34 — 75 Brittany Lang 38-37 — 75 Maude-Aimee Leblanc 38-37 — 75 Catriona Matthew 40-35 — 75 Jin Young Pak 38-37 — 75 Brooke Pancake 39-36 — 75 Jane Rah 39-36 — 75 Hee Kyung Seo 38-37 — 75 Stephanie Sherlock 38-37 — 75 Ayako Uehara 39-36 — 75 Mariajo Uribe 39-36 — 75 Marina Alex 41-35 — 76 Silvia Cavalleri 38-38 — 76 Irene Cho 41-35 — 76 Laura Diaz 41-35 — 76 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 39-37 — 76 Meaghan Francella 38-38 — 76 Danielle Kang 38-38 — 76 Cindy LaCrosse 41-35 — 76 Ilhee Lee 39-37 — 76 Sydnee Michaels 39-37 — 76 Ryann O’Toole 38-38 — 76 Suzann Pettersen 40-36 — 76 Stacy Prammanasudh 41-35 — 76 Dewi Claire Schreefel 40-36 — 76 Giulia Sergas 37-39 — 76 Angela Stanford 40-36 — 76 Kris Tamulis 38-38 — 76 Sun Young Yoo 39-37 — 76 Jacqui Concolino 42-35 — 77 Veronica Felibert 40-37 — 77 Jennifer Gleason 40-37 — 77 Mindy Kim 40-37 — 77 Jane Park 40-37 — 77 Morgan Pressel 40-37 — 77 Reilley Rankin 41-36 — 77 Jessica Shepley 40-37 — 77 Alison Walshe 39-38 — 77 Wendy Ward 40-37 — 77 Katie M. Burnett 42-36 — 78 Kathleen Ekey 42-36 — 78

Sutter Fund Rockies 3 ACE Truck Rentals Giants 3 D&M Align & Brake Padres 1

Red Deer Minor Baseball

10 Artprize (J. Campbell) Eighth Pace, purse $3,600 (EX, SF, TR, W3).

1 Crafty Cracker (W. Tainsh Jr) 2 Tu Wong Fu (J. Chappell) 3 Ruths Shadylady (J. Jungquist) 4 Arctic Pine (J. Gray) 5 Whitehouse Secret (P. Davies) 6 Carro Avro (T. Redwood) 7 Cinderella Smiles (P. Giesbrecht) 8 Hollywood Monroe (G. Hudon) 9 Tequila Boom Boom (R. Hennessy) ae Glitteronthebeach (T. Cullen) Ninth Pace, purse $6,000 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Kg Art Dreamer (G. Hudon) 2 Outlawtowerinferno (R. Hennessy) 3 Steve O (J. Gagne) 4 Outlaw Highvoltage (P. Giesbrecht) 5 Strikes N Charges (D. Lupul) 6 Outlawdangruswatrs (K. Hoerdt) 7 Cenalta Power (R. Grundy) 8 Arroway (J. Gray) 9 Greek Ruler (J. Chappell) ae Balzac Billy (J. Jungquist) Tenth Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Arctic Flame (J. Gray) 2 Outlaw Like A Lady (W. Tainsh Jr) 3 Im The Reason (J. Marino) 4 Major Ziggy (P. Davies) 5 Intrepid Kate (K. Hoerdt) 6 Caracas (T. Redwood) 7 Alashazam (J. Campbell) 8 No Limit For Mjjz (P. Giesbrecht) 9 Sharon Blew Bye (Q. Schneider) ae G I Joan (K. Clark)

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Minor Baseball Mosquito League

4 Pureform Olympia (R. Schneider) 5 Chatter Box (J. Campbell) 6 Bettor Dreams (J. Jungquist) 7 Shes A Ladro (J. Gagne) Fifth Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Hes Country (Q. Schneider) 2 Art By Dylan (K. Hoerdt) 3 Psymadre (B. Piwniuk) 4 Too Young Man (G. Hudon) 5 Notacent Tobemade (G. Schedlosky) 6 Modern Man (C. Brown) 7 Steveofdestruction (J. Campbell) 8 Blue Star Ruler (J. Marino) 9 Domino Theory (W. Tainsh Jr) ae Ok Excalibur (T. Cullen) Sixth Pace, purse $20,000 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Emotions Run Wild (K. Hoerdt) 2 Skade (J. Campbell) 3 Freedoms Treasure (W. Tainsh Jr) 4 American Passion (G. Hudon) 5 Kiss My Crouper (R. Grundy) 6 Wish I Was (K. Clark) 7 Outlawlookslikrain (C. Kolthammer) 8 Kim Chee (T. Redwood) 9 Va Va Varoom (R. Hennessy) 10 Fire Dance (D. Monkman Jr) Seventh Pace, purse $20,000 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Beach Baby (B. Clark) 2 Contesta Hanover (K. Clark) 3 Cenalta Fireworks (R. Goulet) 4 Shadow Time (J. Marino) 5 Crackers Hot Shot (W. Tainsh Jr) 6 Isle Of Shoals (C. Kolthammer) 7 Barona Lilac (K. Hoerdt) 8 Outlawcherishafool (C. Kolthammer) 9 Sheezgotdawoogies (G. Hudon)

Roland Thatcher Joe Durant Tim Wilkinson Cliff Kresge Matt Bettencourt Scott Parel Mark Anderson Andres Gonzales Mike Lavery Nick Rousey Ron Whittaker Mathew Goggin Gary Christian Nathan Green Alex Aragon Adam Hadwin Jonathan Hodge Andy Pope Franklin Corpening

Bettensons Orioles Delburne Dbacks AB Industrial Cubs RD Advocate Twins RD Overdoor Angels

W 6 5 4 4 4

L 2 2 3 4 4

Pts 12 10 8 8 8

5 4 7

6 6 2

Scores Wednesday Dbacks 13 Rockies 4 Angels 12 Padres 3 Twins 5 Orioles 3 Innisfail (2) 5 Giants 1

Soccer Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA New York 7 4 4 25 22 17 Montreal 7 2 2 23 20 14 Sporting KC 6 4 4 22 17 11 Houston 6 4 3 21 18 13 Philadelphia 5 5 3 18 18 23 Columbus 4 4 4 16 15 12 New England 4 4 4 16 10 9 Chicago 2 7 2 8 7 17 Toronto FC 1 7 4 7 11 18 D.C. 1 9 2 5 6 22 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA FC Dallas 8 2 3 27 21 15 Portland 5 1 7 22 22 14 Real Salt Lake 6 5 3 21 18 15 Los Angeles 6 4 2 20 21 10 Colorado 5 4 4 19 13 10 Seattle 4 4 3 15 14 13 San Jose 3 5 6 15 13 20 Vancouver 3 4 4 13 14 16

Chivas USA 3 7 2 11 13 24 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Today’s Games Philadelphia at Toronto FC, 4 p.m.

Vancouver at New York, 5 p.m.

Houston at Columbus, 5:30 p.m.

Montreal at Sporting Kansas City, 6:30 p.m.

FC Dallas at Colorado, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Seattle FC at Chivas USA, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Los Angeles at New England, 2:30 p.m.

D.C. United at Chicago, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 5 Columbus at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 8 D.C. United at New England, 5:30 p.m.

Portland at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Seattle FC, 8:30 p.m.

B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 1, 2013

Nadal frustrated at French Open RAONIC LOSES THIRD ROUND MATCH

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — Rafael Nadal wanted to get a few things off his chest.

Not about the quality of his play Friday, which fell below his usual standards at Roland Garros — for the second match in a row, he dropped a lethargic opening set before winning.

What really bothered the usually affable Nadal was the way the French Open’s scheduling decisions, and the weather, combined to force him to now play on consecutive days, while his third-round opponent Saturday, Italy’s Fabio Fognini, was “watching the TV in the locker room” on Friday.

“That’s not fair,” Nadal said, his arms crossed, his voice stern.

“This is not right,” the seven-time champion in Paris said moments later, shaking his head and arching his left eyebrow.

What flustered Nadal, basically, was that his 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Martin Klizan of Slovakia was supposed to be played Thursday but wound up being postponed because of rain — in part because it was the third match slated for its court.

The 27th-seeded Fognini’s second-round victory win over Lukas Rosol, meanwhile, was No. 2 on its court and finished Thursday. Nadal’s point: When there’s rain in the forecast, everything possible should be done to ensure that two matches whose winners will face each other next should be completed on the same day.

Nadal also didn’t like that while Fognini-Rosol followed one women’s match — which, because they are best-of-three-sets, tend to be shorter than the men’s best-of-five — on Thursday’s program, NadalKlizan followed both a men’s match and a women’s match. His match should have taken priority on a day when showers made rescheduling likely, Nadal argued, because if women “have to play two days in a row, (it) is not a big deal.”

Ana Ivanovic, the 2008 French Open women’s champion, sided with Nadal on that point, saying men should “get more time to recover.”

“Especially now, when he has to play day after day, I think he’s right. They should play early,” Ivanovic said after reaching the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-2 win against Virginie Razzano, the Frenchwoman who stunned Serena Williams in the first round last year.

Another complaint from Nadal: He said he was told by tournament officials they wanted to make sure Rosol got on court Thursday because, unlike Nadal, he also was in men’s doubles.

“I am sorry, but that’s a joke,” Nadal said. “Why do you want to protect the player who has to play doubles? So I’m going to (sign up for) the doubles draw then, and I have the priority to play?”

A request for comment from tournament referee Stefan Fransson was declined by French tennis federation spokesman Christophe Proust, who said: “The federation does not want to respond. We don’t want to get drawn into a controversy. It’s not the first time that the scheduling has been criticized.”

Now Nadal will need to win six matches over 10 days if he’s going to be the first man to collect eight trophies at one Grand Slam tournament.

“Well, if I can win (Saturday), I’ll have a day off, and that should be enough,” the Spaniard said. “I don’t think that will be a problem.”

Once he got on a roll at his news conference, Nadal responded to a question about the men’s tour calendar by bemoaning that there are too many

KOVACS: Banking on brief WHL stint “I played every game but one in the playoffs and got to see a lot of pucks.

That was definitely a growing experience,” he said. “My entire time in Whitecourt was a great experience.

It’s a new organization and I had a lot of fun. We got to the third round of the playoffs and you can’t complain too much about that.”

Now Kovacs is banking on his brief WHL stints and junior A success to help him earn full-time employment with the Rebels.

“There’s no better place for me than Red Deer. This is like my home, I know people here and I love the atmosphere of the Centrium,” he said. “I have some junior hockey experience and I’ll do what I can to make this team.

“This is where I want to be next season. I want to be a WHL goaltender again and that’s been my focus since the day Randy Peterson called me.” ● Josh Mahura, the Rebels’ secondround pick in this year’s WHL bantam draft, is one of 42 bantam-aged players from across Canada invited to participate in the third annual Allstate AllCanadians Mentorship Camp Aug. 6-10 in Toronto.

The players attending are considered to be the best in their age group in the country. Also invited to the prestigious event is Tyler Steenbergen of Sylvan Lake, the Swift Current Broncos’ first-round pick in the 2013 bantam draft.

Mahura is among the 34 players participating in the Rebels prospects camp, which continues today from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. and concludes with Sunday’s session from 9 to 11 a.m. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

WEST: Kings keep winning “He’s been our best faceoff guy all year, so that’s one of our strengths, and on the (penalty kill), even on the (power play) if he does play,” centre Anze Kopitar said. “It gives us a right-handed faceoff man that we didn’t have.”

Despite their difficulties putting the puck in the net, the Kings have gotten by. They dropped the first two games at St. Louis and needed seven to take out San Jose in the semifinals, with all four wins coming at home. It was a physical series that probably didn’t earn many style points. And to that, the Kings basically say so what.

“Well, I don’t really care what you think, if that has anything to do with it,” Sutter said. “Is that what they’re saying in Boston, too?”

Lizzie Morneault scored three times to lead the Lindsay Thurber Raiders to a 7-0 win over the H.J. Cody Lakers of Sylvan Lake in Central Alberta High School Girls’ Soccer League action Thursday.

Ashlynn Morrison added a pair of goals with singles scored by Kaitlyn Darcy and Kristen Demale.

Red Deer golfer within five strokes of junior master’s championship PONOKA — Red Deer’s Matt Codd shot a secondround 67 to capture the PGA of Alberta’s junior master’s championship at Wolf Creek Golf Resort Friday.

Codd had a 36-hole total of 137, finishing five strokes ahead of Matt Williams of the Pinebrook Golf and Country Club of Calgary in the 18-and-under division. Codd won the overall title by four strokes over 16-and-under winner Andrew Harrison of Camrose, who had rounds of 73-68.

Brett Pasula of Red Deer (73-71) and Patrick Murphy of the Calgary Glencoe Club (67-77) tied for second back of Harrison at 144.

Logan Hill of Red Deer came in with an 88-85—173 total in the 16-and-under division.

Logan Carver of the Calgary Golf and Country Club (81-74) won the 14-and-under title in a playoff over Brendan Brown of Canal at Delacour (78-77).

Riggers lose for first time this season Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milos Raonic eyes the ball as he returns against South Africa’s Kevin Anderson in their third round match at the French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday. tournaments players are required to enter. He also wished aloud that the ranking system were based on two years’ worth of results instead of one, something he lobbied unsuccessfully for when he was a vicepresident of the ATP Player Council.

All in all, the 11-time major champion’s laments were the most interesting development on a day bereft of on-court drama for the top players — aside, perhaps, from that one-set stumble of his against the 35th-ranked Klizan.

Williams, seeking her first French Open title since 2002, extended her career-best winning streak to 27 matches by defeating Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-2 and has lost only six games through three rounds. Defending champion Maria Sharapova needed all of 15 minutes to finish off her straight-set win over Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard in a rain-suspended second-round match. Two other past champions advanced: 2009’s Svetlana Kuznetsova and 2010’s Francesca Schiavone, Roger Federer, whose record 17 Grand Slam titles include the 2009 French Open, lost serve in the very first game but not again, getting to the fourth round by eliminating No. 30 Julien Benneteau of France 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.

“I’m able to play quite aggressive at the moment,” said Federer, who lost to Benneteau on an indoor hard court at Rotterdam, Netherlands, in February.

The Red Deer Riggers dropped their first game of the Sunburst Baseball League season Thursday, losing 4-2 to the Parkland White Sox.

Cougars off to the rugby final The Notre Dame Cougars reached the final of the Central Alberta Boys’ Rugby League with a 51-7 win over Hunting Hills Wednesday.

Santiago Allier had a pair of tries with singles added by Nich Galenzoski, Brody MacLeod, Matt Pidhirney, Jayden Kristian, Keenan Menezes, Daniel Stryker and Logan Hughes. Luis Moreno kicked three converts. Pidhirney was the player of the game.

The Cougars meet the Lindsay Thurber Raiders Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Titans Park with the winner advancing to the provincials next weekend in Lethbridge.

Two Red Deer university golfers among top 50 at championships STE.-SOPHIE, Que. — A pair of Red Deer golfers, both competing for the University of Victoria, finished in the top 50 at the Canadian University/College Championships Friday, Jesse Teron tied for 23rd after rounds of 76-7575-70 for a 296 total. Carson Kallis tied for 48th after shooting a (75-78-76-79) 308 total.

Ugo Coussaud of the University of Laval won the men’s title with a 280 total.

UBC won the men’s team crown while Victoria was 10th.

Dustin Brown added: “We could bore you all to death. If we keep on winning, I could care less what people think of our game. We found something that’s successful for us as a group, and sometimes people don’t think it’s exciting. It depends on your opinion.”

Now, it’s the Blackhawks with the home-ice advantage and games on back-to-back days in their arena.

Clearly, they see an opportunity there.

But they also had their difficulties with a physical Detroit team, and here come the hard-hitting Kings.

“Yeah. They’re big, and they do a good job protecting the net,” Patrick Sharp said. “They’re physical, as well, so we’ve got to be aware of that. Hopefully we can use our speed and our skill to kind of neutralize that, but this is all just talk. We’ll see what happens this series.”

EAST: Rask may have turned a corner Vokoun is at the opposite end of his career but enjoying the same kind of coming-out party. It’s uncharted territory for a player acquired for a mere seventh-round pick last summer as an insurance plan should Fleury falter.

“He has been one of the better goalies in NHL,” Pittsburgh general manager Ray Shero said. “He just happened to be playing in Nashville and Florida, not in the media spotlight.”

One that’s certainly going to ratchet up over the next two weeks. It can get unnerving. For proof, he need only look 180 feet down the ice on Saturday night at Boston’s Tuukka Rask.

The Bruins were on the cusp of a berth in the conference finals in 2010 with a 22-year-old Rask leading the way. Boston took a 3-0 lead over Philadelphia in the second round when the season suddenly imploded.

A 5-4 overtime loss in Game 4 morphed into three more defeats, including a 4-3 collapse in Game 7 when Rask squandered a three-goal, first-period lead.

Though he played 29 games the following season, he didn’t see a second of ice time in the playoffs as Tim Thomas carried the Bruins to their first title in nearly four decades.

“It’s different if you’re playing or if you’re not,” he said. “You had something to do with it on the ice.”

Rask’s role (and his view) will be much more involved this time around.

And Boston coach Claude Julien thinks Rask may have turned a corner of sorts in the second round against the New York Rangers. Boston bolted to a 3-0 lead once again and went up 2-0 early in Game 4. The Rangers recovered — thanks in part to a curious goal in which Rask appeared to screw himself into the ice — to win in overtime.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 1, 2013 B7

Ujirir handed Raptors’ reins Masai Ujiri is leaving Denver to take over the basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors.

The team announced Friday in a release that the NBA’s executive of the year has agreed to a deal with the Raptors.

The 42-year-old Ujiri has been hailed as one of the rising stars among NBA executives thanks to his deft handling of the Carmelo Anthony trade to New York and his ability to assemble a relatively starless roster that still managed to be a formidable contender in the Western Conference.

Ujiri will be returning to Toronto. He was the assistant GM for the Raptors for three seasons before leaving for the Nuggets in 2010.

Ujiri, whose contract with the Nuggets was to expire on June 30, had been weighing offers from both Denver and Toronto.

Team president Josh Kroenke told The Denver Post a week ago that he and Ujiri had agreed in principle to a contract extension, but once the Raptors came calling, he felt obliged to let Ujiri interview with his old team.

Ujiri did a masterful job of reshaping the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender ever since Anthony forced his way out of Denver.

With nary an all-star this season, the Nuggets won a franchiserecord 57 games and went an NBA-best 38-3 at home to finish

Masai Ujiri third in the powerful Western Conference, helping Ujiri garner the NBA’s Executive of the Year honour to go with George Karl’s Coach of the Year award.

When Tim Leiweke took over as CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, he was looking to make a big splash, and he did just that to lure Ujiri back to where his career took off.

Denver has a history of paying its front-office architects below-market salaries, from Kiki Vandeweghe to Mark Warkentien and Ujiri, who was one of the league’s lowest-paid GMs with an annual salary south of $1 million.

The Nuggets could look to Pete D’Allesandro, Ujiri’s right-hand man in Denver, to take his boss’ place, but he might also follow Ujiri to Toronto.

The potential for awkwardness

exists in Toronto where Bryan Colangelo, Ujiri’s former boss with the Raptors, was recently stripped of final say on basketball matters, with Leiweke looking for a new voice to lead the franchise that has missed the playoffs for five straight years.

“There is accountability here and we need a new set of eyes and a new thinking,” Leiweke said last week.

But Colangelo’s contract was extended and he was moved into a new role, something that he admitted made him “a little disappointed.” Ujiri will report to Leiweke and have complete authority on basketball matters.

“Bryan’s probably ticked off at me,” Leiweke said. “There’s no probably. He’s ticked off at me.

This isn’t his perfect world, either.

But to his credit, he accepts it.”

Leiweke was hired last month after a successful period in charge of Anschutz Entertainment Group, owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and the Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS. A native of Nigeria and the first African-born GM in America’s four major sports, Ujiri has deep roots with both teams.

He was a scout for the Nuggets from 2003-07 before joining the Raptors as director of global scouting. He was promoted in 2008 to assistant Raptors GM and returned to Denver on Aug. 27, 2010, where he was handed the Melodrama with Anthony demanding a trade to the New York Knicks.

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Minimum 3 days per week required. All replies will be held in confidence.

Apply by fax or email only to: CWT Vista Travel Ltd #910 4747 67th St. Parkland Mall Red Deer, T4N 6H3 Fax 403-341-3950 Email iwoit@shaw.ca

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SENIOR WEB DESIGNER

Office of Advancement Annual Salary: $53,652.90 to $73,772.74 Olds College has an opportunity available for a full-time Senior Web Designer. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Senior Web Designer will be responsible for on-going operations and continual improvement of the college’s web-based services and architecture. The incumbent will perform analyses of online business communication requirements, develop strategic plans for web-based services, execute service improvement projects, and will lead the design and operations of the college’s web marketing initiatives and to meet strategic goals and development objectives. You will manage staff and contractors developing and deploying web content and applications.

PROGRAMMING MANAGER CONTINUING EDUCATION

Annual Salary: $60,566.87 - $83,279.45

Receptionist >>No telephone inquiries please>>

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES. GREAT PEOPLE. A great opportunity is available to talented, motivated individuals who share our entrepreneurial spirit and vision for the future.

(COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS FOR ANNUAL DOOR-TO-DOOR CAMPAIGN) START DATE: July 8th - Dec. 13, 2013 23 Week Contract Position HOURS PER WEEK: 35 hr week - flexible hours WAGE: $16.00 per hour Complimentary Parking Pass - Must have good telephone manners - Time Management Skills - Able to supervise Telephone Recruiters - Be neat in appearance - Must be motivated - Computer Knowledge would be an asset - Police record check mandatory - First Aid Certificate an asset Deadline for Resume - June 14, 2013

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Credit Union

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Junior Distribution Operator - Field you will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, repair, operation and construction of gas lines and plant facilities in the Red Deer service territory.

Duties include shovel work, excavation, operating equipment such as trencher, backhoes and hand trencher. The successful candidate must possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.

Serving the communities of Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Airdrie and Calgary, the Bow Valley Credit Union has built its considerable success delivering exceptional service and products to approximately 9,000 members. The Credit Union has 52 employees and assets of over $280 million. The strength of our Credit Union based on commitment of personal service to our members, our strong financial results and an organization built by local management focused on providing a stable and successful environment to our members, staff and communities.

Are you seeking a leadership role in a production facility, centrally located in a family friendly community? We have the opportunity for you.

Production Manager As our Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the leadership and supervision of our hydrovac truck production processes.

Your responsibilities will also include production innovation, quality & measurement initiatives, allocating resource, financial management and procedures development and implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 or general equivalency diploma • Valid driver’s license (class 1 or 3 would be an asset) • Clean driver’s abstract • Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment • Good verbal and written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic • Maintain excellent working relationships and customer service • Equipment operating experience would be an asset • Must reside within the Red Deer service territory (agency)

Bow Valley Credit Union is seeking an experienced financial professional to join their Management Team as the Branch Manager in Airdrie. The Branch Manager oversees both the Airdrie East and Airdrie West branch locations currently and manages a combined full-time staff complement of 13.

The Person

A post-secondary education is preferred in Management or related field with several years’ leadership experience and proven track record and knowledge in a production manufacturing facility. Knowledge and use of Lean/ Six Sigma and ERP system (Vantage) experience is an asset. We will consider equivalencies.

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All applications must be made to website.

This individual will be responsible for leading the branch sales and service strategies including marketing, commercial & consumer credit, business building, and member relationship management.

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For more information on this position and to apply online, visit us at:

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Olds College is seeking Instructional Designers to add to a roster for contract opportunities to work with Subject Matter Experts/ Course Developers, preparing learning materials for both online courses and face-to-face delivery. Learning materials for online delivery will be designed within Moodle, an online Learning Management System. The length of these contracts will vary and will start at various dates throughout the academic year as projects arise.

Please forward a resume quoting the appropriate competition number by the closing dates indicated on our website.

BRANCH MANAGER, AIRDRIE

JUNIOR DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR - FIELD

Only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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BOW VALLEY CREDIT UNION

ATCO Gas has an immediate opening for:

Deadline for Submissions: June 12, 2013

Roster

Send your resume to: Box 1799, 4102 – 44th Avenue Stettler AB, T0C-2L0 or Email: JPaterson@petrofield.com

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Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer is a nonpartisan officer of the Legislature appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly.

The Qualifications Minimum of seven to nine years of related management experience in a financial services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Direct experience in the Credit Union System or other cooperative environment is preferred, and consideration will be given to other financial industry experience.

Knowledge in both consumer and commercial credit an asset.

As Chief Electoral Officer you are accountable for the conduct of all provincial enumerations, elections, by-elections and plebiscites through application of the Election Act and the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act as well as elections conducted in accordance with the Senatorial Selection Act. You will provide leadership and direction to staff of Elections Alberta as well as oversee electoral events to ensure they are conducted fairly and that political entity and stakeholder activities abide by the rules set out in the legislation. Your responsibilities include collecting, examining and publicly disclosing the registration and financial documents of provincial political parties, constituency associations and candidates.

The Compensation Compensation for this position will be determined by market forces, and will reflect the experience, training, and value-add contribution that the Candidate possesses. A competitive benefits package, deposit and loan programs, education programs and relocation packages are also available.

A trusted and credible leader, you have extensive senior management experience with strengths in high-level decision-making and resource administration. Your strategic focus, skills in interpreting and applying legislation, understanding of financial management practices and knowledge of complex information management and technology processes and systems are key to this role. You are recognized for managing sensitive issues with integrity and fairness and present a track record of applying sound judgment and a balanced approach to issue resolution. Proven communication and consultation skills are critical to establishing positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Related senior-level experience administering election processes is an asset.

visit www.assembly.ab.ca/committees/ceosearch2013 for position details

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The Community The City of Airdrie is located approximately 32 kilometers north of Calgary and has a population of approximately 45,000. The community offers all amenities to its residents.

Closing Date: June 17th, 2013 Interested applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to: 48788E1

The salary range for this position is $149,822 - $208,628. Deadline to apply is June 14, 2013

The Branch Manager reinforces the corporate direction and desired culture by creating a strong commitment to member service, efficiently managing the overall operation of the branch, and contributing to corporate objectives and results.

They are accountable for the branch’s financial performance and contribution to the overall growth of the Credit Union. They are responsible to create an environment where branch staff is encouraged to provide high quality service to our membership in a professional manner. The Branch Manager oversees branch staff through their management team to ensure effective performance and results. They also represent Bow Valley Credit Union to the community and staff by setting a personal example of service excellence and professionalism.

Excellent skills in communication, leadership, coaching employees to meet the business objectives of the credit union, and a positive attitude are essential.

Bow Valley Credit Union, Administration Office Box 876 Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A9 Fax: (403) 932-9865 / Email: slindsay@bowvalleycu.com Attention: Sara Lindsay, Executive Assistant (Only those selected for interview will be contacted)

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Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre has a part-time position for:

An opportunity exists for a Programming Manager, Continuing Education. The Manager will work with Deans, Programmers and Marketing staff to design robust, agile, and sustainable continuing education programs or courses to meet customer needs over the medium to long term. This will require working with the Operations Manager to assess information and data that will assist in identifying strengths, weaknesses and requirements for continual improvement of program offerings.

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Top hockey prospects get thorough inspection

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — As rites of passage go, it could be worse. But there is little room for dignity or privacy for top prospects at the NHL Combine.

Taking off your shirt and having your body fat measured in front of a crowd of strangers isn’t for everyone.

Neither is having someone scream at you to keep going as you pedal away on a stationary bike that feels like riding up Mount Everest.

“It’s different, it really is,” said Quebec Remparts winger Adam Erne, the first out of the gate at the airport-area conference centre Friday morning. “I didn’t know what to expect for the setup. I’m mean they’re all kind of in your face, smiling at you.”

Erne had done some post-season training work back home, including spending time on a bike.

“Obviously it’s different here when you’ve got a thousand people watching you and yelling at you ’Go Go’ and then they tell you’re halfway and you’re already dead.”

Erne, ranked 26th among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau, did the full routine before scores — rather than a thousand — of NHL team officials.

Portland Winterhawks defenceman Seth Jones, ranked the top North American skater, skipped the fitness part of the testing thanks to a medical exemption. He pointed to a prolonged season that didn’t end until last Sun-

day’s Memorial Cup final.

“My body’s worn down. I’ve been nursing a couple of injuries all year so I didn’t think I was really prepared,” he said. “And I had a good talk with my agent about it and he thought the same way.”

Added Jones: “There’s a difference between being in shape on ice and being in shape off the ice.”

Cape Breton winger William Carrier, the 18th-ranked North American skater, said he had prepared for two months for the tests. Even then, they weren’t pleasant.

“They’re pretty hard,” he said of the bike challenges.

A native of Montreal, Carrier was just happy that the Canadiens were one of the teams that interviewed him this week.

Halifax Mooseheads winger Jonathan Drouin, whose team beat the Winterhawks in the Memorial Cup final, also opted to skip the fitness portion.

“We’ve been through a lot of hockey.

We just came back four days ago,” he said.

Drouin, ranked third among North American skaters by Central Scouting, said he will work out at a later date for individual clubs as needed. Jones, however, said he would not.

Halifax centre Nathan MacKinnon, ranked second by Central Scouting, was due up later in the day.

Colorado, Florida and Tampa Bay hold the first three picks in the June 30 NHL draft, which will be held at the Prudential Centre in Newark.

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Nathan MacKinnon, one of the top prospects in the 2013 NHL draft according to Central Scouting rankings, gets measured during the NHL Scouting Combine in Toronto on Friday.

“Colorado is in the drivers’ seat and we know we’re going to get a hell of a player at (No.) 2, or 3, or 4. It’s a deep draft,” said Florida GM Dale Tallon.

The Panthers exec says the phone has not rung off the hook yet “I’ve had a couple of mild conversa-

tions,” he said. “They say are you moving the pick. I say, make me an offer.

That’s the way it goes. You start the process early and you work it all the way through ’til five minutes before you make the pick, maybe a minute before you make the pick.”

Ray inks deal with Argos through 2015 season

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

The Argos signed veteran quarterback Ricky Ray to a contract extension that will keep him with the CFL club through the 2015 season.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jim Barker had huge expectations when he acquired veteran quarterback Ricky Ray in a blockbuster trade with the Edmonton Eskimos in December 2011.

The Toronto Argonauts GM envisioned Ray’s calm approach and onfield poise helping secure the franchise its first Grey Cup since 2004. After a slow start with his new team, Ray did just that on the grandest of stages, leading the Double Blue to a 35-22 win over the Calgary Stampeders in the historic 100th Grey Cup before 53,208 spectators at Rogers Centre.

On Friday, Barker rewarded Ray with a contract extension that keeps him in Toronto through the 2015 season.

“A year ago December to a packed room at the CN Tower we introduced Ricky Ray as a man who was going to

come and restore success and dignity and excitement to the Toronto Argonauts franchise and ultimately deliver a Grey Cup,” Barker said during a news conference Friday. “He has delivered on all that.

“Our organization, our ownership, have made a commitment to Ricky and he’s made a commitment to us and we are excited about the future of this organization.”

And although he’s coming off a Grey Cup championship and has a new deal, Ray won’t be resting on his laurels as he enters his 11th CFL season.

“In football nothing is guaranteed, contracts aren’t guaranteed,” Ray said.

“You still have to go out and perform at a high level.

“That’s what they expect and that’s what you expect of yourself. I don’t think now I can relax a little bit, you’ve got to go out there and perform every week.”

Tiger down double digits at PGA’s Memorial Open in Ohio

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods has won a record five times at the Memorial Tournament by making great shots that more than erased any mistakes along the way.

He’ll have to do that again to dig himself out of a deep hole and defend his title.

Woods fought gusting winds, an occasionally errant shot and a balky putter during a second-round 2-over 74 on Friday, making the cut but leaving a lot of ground to make up on the weekend.

“All in all it was a day I fought hard and that’s all I got,” Woods said after finishing 36 holes at 1-over 145 — 10 shots back of early second-round leader Bill Haas.

There are a lot of reasons why Woods has not dominated like he so often does at Muirfield, where he’s won

more than $5 million in his 13 appearances.

Typically, he owns the par-5 holes.

He was 8 under on them a year ago while finishing 9 under to hold off Andres Romero and Rory Sabbatini by two strokes.

This year, he’s only even-par on them after the first two rounds.

The most costly error was a messy double-bogey at the reachable par-5 15th, a hole that he birdied three times in winning a year ago but on which he is 3 over so far in the two times he’s played it.

He pulled a wind-blown second shot left of the green onto a hillside, chipped through the green, lipped out a short pitch and three-putted from 5 feet.

“It’s the way this golf course is playing right now,” Woods said. “You have to take advantage of certain holes, the downwind holes for sure. Some of the

par-5s are playing a little more difficult than others, but you can shoot a round under par here.

“You just have to really play well.”

So far, he hasn’t met his own lofty standards. After his opening 71, Woods

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Witches Carinne Lamy and Robynne Stewart sing during an all-witch number.

Rapunzel — A Knotty Tale

Garrett the Scottish Parrot, played by Aric Froese, with Queen Katrina, played by Ceanna McKee, and Max Vesely as King Edward.

Rapunzel, played by Kendra Humphrey, and Darian Ames as Eugene, the Gypsy Prince.

Rapunzel lives with a wicked Enchantress, who keeps her locked in a tower, hidden from her rightful reign in The Kingdom.

But even though isolated, Rapunzel knows that she has been created for better things!

With the help of her flying friends, and a group of unscrupulous Hoodlums, Rapunzel escapes from the Enchantress and makes her way back to her parents, the King and Queen.

Will the Gypsy Prince be part of her “happy ever after?”

Join Cornerstone as it brings this classic tale of hope, honesty, discernment, and love to the stage with a large cast of singing and dancing hoodlums, witches, royalty, citizens and, of course, the golden haired Rapunzel.

The spring production by Cornerstone Youth Theatre opens this weekend with performances open to the public Friday through Sunday.

The show returns to the stage at the First Church of the Nazarene, at 2 McVicar St. in Red Deer, next week-

end as well.

The troupe will also perform school age performances on Monday and Wednesday next week.

Ticket information can be found by calling the Cornerstone Youth Theatre box office at 403-986-2981 or going to the website at www.cornerstoneyouththeatre.org.

Cornerstone Youth Theatre is an educational children’s theatre arts society for students ages six to 18 in Central Alberta. It offers theatre arts summer camps and after-school sessions of theatre classes, acting classes, voice classes, dance classes, and other specialty classes.

Cornerstone Youth Theatre produces family-friendly musical productions and also offers theatre field trips for schools.

Public performances Today — 3 p.m. (discount matinee) and 7 p.m.

Friday — 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 8 — 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 9 — 5 p.m.

With the help of her flying friends, and a group of unscrupulous Hoodlums, Rapunzel escapes from the Enchantress and makes her way back to her parents, the King and Queen.

Queen Katrina, played by Ceanna McKee, and Max Vesely as King Edward.

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‘Garbage just piles up’ AREA NEAR COUNTY WALKING BRIDGE ABUSED BY VANDALS AND DRUG USERS, RESIDENTS SAY

SHOPPERS HELP FOOD BANK Shoppers who donated at Village Mall Sobeys will help out in a big way to Red Deer Food Bank. A total of $2,500 was collected through various donation drives, including Christmas in July, Hamper of Hope and Hop for Help.

The food bank will use the money to buy fresh meat, milk and margarine. If people still want to help, they can do so by dropping off 500 grams of peanut butter, canned fruit and canned tomatoes at the store’s food bank dropoff box.

It’s estimated the food bank will help 18,000 people this year. Last year, the food bank helped about 19,000.

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF The walking bridge area over the Blindman River at the end of C&E Trail is being trashed with vandalism and litter and local residents are tired of it.

A Red Deer County resident, who did not want to be named, said it’s become a hangout for young people.

“The garbage just piles up. I walked the dogs over there last night and there was broken glass, which wasn’t there the night before. Today, there’s more garbage,” he said on Thursday.

“It’s a very lovely place. Unfortunately there’s a lot of graffiti, drug use.”

He said he has called Red Deer County and RCMP about the problems he has encountered in the recreational area.

“This is something we should all be working towards protecting because eventually we’re not going to have it.”

Across the river to the north, which is in Lacombe County, there are picnic tables, a fire pit, washrooms and trail system.

The Red Deer resident said there have been some big bonfires over the years, and

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Trash and broken glass litter the south entrance of the walking bridge at the end of C&E Trail at Blindman River recently. not necessarily in the fire pit.

“It’s pretty scary. There’s a big blazing fire and it could catch and start burning houses down.”

Marty Campbell, Red Deer County’s director of operations, said he wasn’t aware of problems in the area, but it will be a place they will have to monitor.

“Where we do have a couple areas like

that where people tend to throw garbage around, we hit them Monday mornings with our maintenance crews. But there’s only one or two that have become over used like that,” Campbell said.

Cleaning up messes that people leave behind in recreational areas is an issue counties and communities face, he said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Evan Haukedal of Blue Grass Sod Farms and his co-workers have just about come to the end of very large landscaping project in Sylvan Lake. Hundreds of trees and shrubs have been planted along the shoreline on Lakeshore Drive. The promenade between 40th and 50th Streets is nearly completed as well. It includes the addition of green space, a wide walking path, benches and Adirondack chairs.

Come hear some St. Thomas Aquinas School singers on June 11 and put a little glee into your life. The school’s Glee Club, made up of 13 students from Grade 6 to 9, will sing a number of top 40 songs at the concert, to take place at 7 p.m. at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre. Event tickets are $10, and are available at the school or at the concert venue on the night of the performance.

ALS WALK RAISES FUNDS Red Deerians are invited to put their muscles to good use in support of the Red Deer chapter of the ALS Society of Alberta on June 22. The local group is hosting its 10th annual five-km walk. Last year, more than $100,000 was raised locally, with funds going towards research and providing ALS sufferers with equipment such as wheelchairs. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, afflicts approximately 3,000 Canadians, of whom two to three die every day from the condition. ALS attacks nerves that send messages to the muscles, resulting in weakness and progressive degeneration. This year’s walk is set for June 22 in Great Chief Park.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m. For more information or to register for the walk, contact Deb at 403359-9999, Michelle at 403-342-5730, email reddeerwalk@alsab.ca, or visit www.walkforals. ca.

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BRIEFS Students’ future school plans to be examined by premier Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Education Minister Jeff Johnson will get schooled on the future of education at Eastview Middle School on Monday.

Four students will share their awardwinning concepts for building innovative schools with the distinguished guests.

The Red Deer students’ vision recently earned them Council for Educational Facility Planners’ International Award of Excellence.

Redford and Johnson will be joined by Red Deer MLAs Cal Dallas and Mary Anne Jablonski at 4:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium at Eastview Middle School (3929 40th Ave.).

Servus armed robbery suspect ordered to trial A man charged with the armed robbery of a Servus Credit Union branch last September has been ordered to stand trial in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench.

Dustin Aaron Clark, 35, is charged with using a prohibited or restricted weapon to commit a robbery.

Provincial court Judge Gordon Yake ordered Clark to stand trial following a preliminary hearing held on Friday.

A preliminary hearing is held to determine if there’s enough evidence to warrant an accused be tried in Court of Queen’s Bench.

Clark is accused of robbing Servus Credit Union at 67th Street and Taylor Drive on Sept. 13, 2012.

He is scheduled to return to Court of Queen’s Bench on July 12.

Green events all next week Green initiatives will be in the spotlight when the City of Red Deer celebrates Environment Week with events next week.

The city and the Red Deer Public Library team up to host an eco-educational seminar each day over the lunch hour at

the Dawe and downtown branches.

Each seminar begins at 12:05 p.m. and wraps up at 12:50 p.m.

On Monday, join city arbourist Elaine Johnson as she teaches basic pruning methods in the Snell Auditorium.

On Tuesday, Janet Whitesell, waste management superintendent, will explain how to divert waste from the landfill, in a session at the Snell Auditorium.

Water specialist Erin Newell explains the benefits of rain barrels on Wednesday at the Snell Auditorium.

Head to the Dawe branch on Thursday to hear Cynthia Pohl, the owner of Living Lands Landscape and Design, explain naturescaping.

On Friday, Mary Curtis, a city waste management technical specialist, will teach composting at the Snell Auditorium.

Environmental documentaries will be screened at the Snell Auditorium at downtown branch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. See www.reddeer.ca/environment for details.

Kick it to the Curb caps off Environment Week with its annual spring giveaway weekend. Kick it to the Curb aims to find new homes for unwanted but still useful goods by encouraging residents to leave them on the curb on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9. The program helps divert household and construction items from the landfill.

For more information, go to www.reddeer.ca/environment.

Heritage walk tours launched Walk your way through history with three new heritage walking tours that will be launched in Red Deer on Thursday.

A children’s activity map and 58 shiny new heritage signs will also be revealed.

The materials are part of the new Red Deer Revealed collection and will be unveiled at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery at 10 a.m.

Local experts will lead people on either The Ghost Collection tour or the Saturday in the City tour — two of the three new tours that are part of the Red Deer Revealed line.

Copies of the heritage walking tours and the children’s Ghost Hunters Activity Map will be available at the event. The heritage walking tours and signs launch take place at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.

The program begins at 10 a.m. and guided walking tours will start at 10:30 a.m. and run until noon.

The walking tours will be available at

the event and online at www.reddeer.ca/ heritage.

For more information, call 403-309-6270 or email heritage@reddeer.ca.

Walk or wheel to work Red Deer College will lace up its shoelaces to join others across the province in Walk & Wheel Week.

The Be Fit for Life Centre on campus is encouraging students, faculty and staff to join other Central Albertans to leave the car in the garage and use human-powered transport on the way to work, school and play.

Walk and Wheel week runs from June 1 to 8 and is organized by Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere (SHAPE).

Sunchild audit complete A federal audit of Sunchild First Nation near Rocky Mountain House has been completed.

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada spokeswoman Genevieve Guibert confirmed recently the recipient audit of the financial years 2010-11 and 2011-12 was done.

“The findings and recommendations will be shared with the First Nation,” said Guibert in an email.

The audit was done to provide assurance that Sunchild’s management and financial controls are adequate, the government said earlier. Aboriginal Affairs takes into account risk evaluations and the value of the funding agreement when choosing to undertake an audit. Some also result from random selections.

Beginning this year, the department will post summaries of completed recipient audit reports and any management response from the community to the department website on a quarterly basis, she said.

In March, the federal government passed the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, which requires First Nations to publish the annual audited consolidated financial statements they already prepare, as well as a schedule of chiefs and councillors’ salaries and expenses.

The measures bring accounting standards in line with other levels of government in Canada.

First Nations will be required to publish their annual audited consolidated financial statements by July 29, 2014.

A Sunchild spokesperson could not be reached for comment on Friday.

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From madcap to serious: Red Deer’s history staged Red Deer’s madcap history is loaded with kooky characters.

We had furry celebrity magnet Mickey the Beaver, who gave the Dionne Quintuplets a run in the tabloids, and Rosalind the chief milk-producing jersey cow of the British Empire.

Red Deer’s first troop of eager Boys Scouts scored international headlines (and a trip to England for two Scouts) by apprehending a real-life fugitive who had plugged two bullets in the local police chief. And the city’s first conflicted mayor juggled the dual roles of running city hall while also reporting on his own performance there as publisher of the Red Deer Advocate (now much frowned upon).

With so much historic LANA quirk to work with, one would expect the city’s official cenMICHELIN tennial play, Red Deer River Stories, written by Tree House Youth Theatre’s artistic director Matt Gould, to be lightedhearted and funny in an off-kilter, Rowan Atkinson kind of way.

And the play that made its world premiere Thursday at the Scott Block in Red Deer does have warm and silly moments.

But it also features too many deadly serious moments in the latter half that, when it comes down to it, don’t have a lot to do with Red Deer, specifically.

And that’s when this production (if I can use a clunky local metaphor) goes off the rails of the former CP Rail bridge now converted for pedestrians.

But let’s start with the entertaining stuff, and there was plenty — especially in the homey first act.

The play begins with a group of enthusiastic youth from the 1913 high school literary society putting on a variety show to celebrate Red Deer attaining city status.

Gould makes great use of vaudeville, incorporating an imaginative hand puppet opening, depicting animals that existed before nomadic aboriginals and European settlers came to the area.

The pioneer kids deliver stirring versions of Maple Leaf Forever and a poem by Pauline Johnson. First mayor Frances Galbraith makes an appearance, both in the show and from the audience, and there’s brief talk of suffragettes, treatment of aboriginals and prohibition that show some intolerant attitudes of the day.

There’s also a musical hall segment full of corny jokes, and a thrilling re-enactment of the Scouts arresting fugitive Arthur Kelly that’s done in slapstick, Keystone Cops style.

Red Deer River Stories jumps 60 years ahead to the flower power era in the second act, with Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School students now putting on a show to celebrate Red Deer’s Jubilee in 1973.

Some of these kids are descendants of the 1913 lot, and are still carrying on petty grievances started by their grandparents.

Mickey the Beaver makes an all too brief appearance, and there’s a humourous skit featuring a flatulent Rosalind the milk cow. The students are also dealing with immigration, the Vietnam War and a crush between two boys (one was beaten and kicked out of the house by his dad).

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Morgan Freeman in a scene from Now You See Me: computer-generated trickery fails to convince the audience that the plot is plausible.

Nothing up its sleeve NOW YOU SEE ME FAILS TO CONVINCE US THAT WHAT WE SEE ON THE SCREEN COULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN Now You See Me Two stars (out of four) Rated: PG There’s only one movie magic trick that really matters in the era of computer-generated imagery: convincing us that what we see on the screen could actually happen.

Why should we doubt our eyes, when CGI can make anything appear before them?

Even when the trick involves genuine sleight-of-hand, the presumption is that the computer is the proverbial man behind the curtain. The challenge for filmmakers is to inspire awe rather than yawns.

Such is the dilemma of Now PETER You See Me, a star-studded bit HOWELL of hokum from star-crossed director Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans, The Incredible Hulk) that adds up to considerably less than the sum of its many parts.

The more you see of the movie and the more elaborate the tricks get, the less you are inclined to believe that humans rather than machines are in charge of the illusions.

The human factor is also diminished in the acting, despite a cast that boasts some of the most empathetic players going: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Mark Ruffalo. All do tiresome variations of the smarmy knowit-all, while the two main female actors, Isla Fisher and Mélanie Laurent, are reduced to minor roles.

And to think that it all starts off so well. In the film’s first four minutes, which you can see online,

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we meet the main sleuths of Now You See Me: card sharp J. Daniel Atlas (Eisenberg), mentalist Merritt Osbourne (Harrelson), escape artist Henley Reeves (Fisher) and spoon bender/pickpocket Jack Wilder (Dave Franco).

They’re all street performers, with the exception of Reeves and her nightclub piranha-tank routine.

And all of their stunts are relatively plausible, which makes the skilled execution of them satisfying to watch.

Then they’re all summoned by a mysterious figure for a meeting, and — hey, presto! — it’s one year later. They’re now an act called the Four Horsemen, and they’re performing on a Vegas stage.

Forget the cards, mind-reading, piranhas and spoons. The Four Horsemen now do magic tricks of the kind normally reserved for fantasy films. The big finale for their MGM Grand act is having a man from the audience teleport through time and space to rob a bank vault in Paris. In a matter of seconds, $3 million worth of euros are fluttering through the air and onto the audience.

It makes for a few flashy moments, but not for a second do you believe any of it is actually happening.

Credulity fails even when Leterrier and screenwriters Ed Solomon, Boaz Yakin and Edward Ricourt later on show us the laborious step-by-step of the stunt, which requires far too much coincidence, effort and expense to be even remotely plausible.

The bank trick does serve to draw out the other key players in Now You See Me: a mysterious moneyman (Caine), a former magician turned debunker (Freeman), a skeptical FBI man (Ruffalo) and a surly Interpol agent (Laurent). For varying reasons, they all have an interest in how those euros got from Paris to Vegas in three seconds flat. It appears a crime was actually committed — but by who, exactly?

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A Star Wars-powered symphonic evening RDSO AND ESO COMBINE TO TACKLE THE WORKS OF FAMED MOVIE SCORE WRITER JOHN WILLIAMS

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Claude Lapalme was completely bowled over by the original 1977 Star Wars movie when he saw it in theatres as a 14-year-old.

“It made a huge impression, an immense impression, a very, very longlasting impression,” recalled Lapalme, conductor of the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra.

Not only were the movie’s futuristic visuals like nothing he’d ever seen before (“All of a sudden, things I thought could only live in my head were living on the screen,” he recalled), but Lapalme was also struck by the stirring movie score by John Williams.

“As a young musician, the music made a real impression on me.”

Therefore, it’s fitting that The World of Williams concert — which will be jointly performed at the soldout Red Deer Arts Centre on Wednesday by the Red Deer and Edmonton Symphony Orchestras — will end with the same theme from Star Wars: A New Hope.

Now that he’s all grown up, Lapalme admittedly prefers some of Williams’ other compositions, such as Three Pieces from Schindler’s List, which he will conduct during the concert with the blended orchestra.

But there’s still something about the Star Wars theme (to be conducted by ESO conductor William Eddins) that resonates.

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RDSO conductor Claude Lapalme (left) and ESO conductor William Eddins (right) will direct the combined symphonies as they tackle the work of famed movie score producer John Williams (middle).

Lapalme believes the music gives the story of Luke Skywalker additional humanity — perhaps because actual instruments were used instead of synthesizers in a movie that already features so much technological gadgetry.

“It’s the real emotional backbone of the movie that they use real instruments that you can hold in your hands,” said Lapalme.

With five Academy Awards and 47 nominations, Williams, who’s worked with many directors on a multitude of popular Hollywood films, obviously has a ingenious gift for capturing different movie moods.

Some other Williams works on the program are his 17-minute magical Suite from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, his anxiety-provoking themes from Jaws and Jurassic Park,

his western overture from the John Wayne film, The Cowboys, and his heroic themes from Superman and a later Star Wars movie, Attack of the Clones.

A medley of Fiddler on the Roof tunes, originally written by Jerry Bock for the stage musical and arranged by Williams for the 1971 movie, will also be played by a total of about 80 musicians from the two orchestras.

“It will be loud,” predicted Lapalme, with a chuckle.

While both orchestras are more used to performing complex classical music by Mozart or Beethoven, he believes tackling Williams’ “highly imaginative and original music” will be no cakewalk.

The 81-year-old composer has a fine reputation for writing within the limits of each instrument, but can be notoriously hard on French horn and trumpet players. “It’s a great thing we’ve got six horns for the concert so they can take turns doing things ... the pressure will be very high,” predicted Lapalme.

He noted it’s the continuous playing and holding of long notes that makes a live performance difficult, since Williams “is used to working with studio musicians who can stop and take breaks.”

Besides featuring ESO conductor Eddins, who will take turns with Lapalme in leading the orchestra during various selections, two violin soloists will also be featured during the concert: The RDSO’s Naomi Delafield will perform on the Schindler’s List pieces and the ESO’s Eric Buchman will play the Fiddler on the Roof tunes.

Although the 7:30 p.m. Red Deer concert, to be attended by Alberta Lt.-Gov. Donald Ethell, is soldout and there’s a waiting list for any free seats that might turn up, the two orchestras are also playing together at Edmonton’s Winspear Centre on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Some tickets might still be available by visiting www.edmontonsymphony.com. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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After Earth a family trip to nowhere

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Will Smith, left, and Jaden Smith in a scene from After Earth: who needs coherent details?

THE WILL SMITH FAMILY VANITY PROJECT IS STAGGERINGLY ILL-CONCEIVED After Earth 1.5 stars (out of four) Rated: PG After Earth is so staggeringly ill-conceived, you almost have to admire the moxie of all involved with it.

First you have a major studio (Sony), rolling the dice on a summer sci-fi blockbuster by an auteur director PETER (M. Night Shyamalan), whose HOWELL previous attempts at popcorn thrills (The Last Airbender, The Happening) were greeted with raspberries.

Then you take your marquee star (Will Smith), add 10 pounds and remove any trace of charisma, while benching him for most of the movie. The burden of the picture falls upon the star’s 14-year-old son (Jaden Smith), who is simply not up to the task of emoting within a CGI-heavy environment.

Add to this misguided literary pretensions, through constant bizarre references to Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, a novel of adult obsession and revenge that has little connection with the Boys’ Own

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Adventure in which the film steadily devolves.

If you’re going to fail, you might as well fail big.

The result is a movie that should have been called Death Wish, had that title not already been nabbed long ago. And the only value in watching it is to see an expensive disaster slowly unfold.

The time is some 1,000 years in the future, after negligent Earthlings have turned their planet from a paradise into a garbage dump. Regular humans have been evacuated to a new planet, Nova Prime, while the bravest and strongest of them work as Rangers, intergalactic policemen who tangle with buglike alien monsters called Ursas (shades of Starship Troopers) who constantly threaten Earthlings just for the hell of it.

The bravest and strongest of the Rangers is Cypher Raige (Will Smith), who has learned how to defeat Ursas by suppressing his fear, which the beasts can smell. This skill is called “ghosting,” and it’s just one of the things Raige’s son Kitai (Jaden Smith) aspires to do, on that happy day when he becomes a Ranger himself.

But as the story begins, Kitai is told by a Ranger chief that he’s “not ready” for prime time, because he has a tendency to fade in the field — a comment that also serves as criticism of Jaden’s underachieving acting.

Daddy Raige, small on emotion but big on bromides (“Danger is very real, but fear is a choice”), decides the thing to do is to bring brooding Kitai along on a patrol. And when their spaceship crashes on a planet very much like Earth (twist alert!), sans humans, it’s suddenly up to Kitai to save the day.

Cypher breaks both legs in the crash, obliging him

to remain in the ship (which resembles the interior of a whale). He Skypes commands to Kitai while the lad embarks upon a 100-km jungle trek to recover a lost homing beacon that may save them. The beacon was in the tail of the ruined spaceship, which also contained an imprisoned Ursa.

We’re advised that this hostile land freezes solid each and every night, but this doesn’t seem to affect the flourishing greenery, flowing rivers and waterfalls that Kitai must traverse. Nor does it stop the baboons, birds of prey, carnivorous animals and other subpar CGI creations that Kitai must fight, when he’s not falling into a coma, as he regularly does.

Details, schmetails. They obviously didn’t concern Will Smith, who wrote the story that Shyamalan and Gary Whitta (The Book of Eli) have awkwardly adapted for the screen.

Will and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden’s mom, also have production credits on After Earth.

The family connections give the strong aroma of a vanity project designed to bolster Jaden’s dubious acting career, which his inert performance in The Karate Kid remake should have already settled.

The parental interest is admirable, especially Will’s thoughtful decision to downshift his own acting so as not to upstage his son. Will hasn’t been this immobile since he was poisoned by a jellyfish in the calamity called Seven Pounds.

Yet we all know what road is paved with good intentions, and it’s not the one leading to multiplexes showing After Earth.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

Artwalk celebrates 25 years with full lineup of events

BY ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Artwalk Festival is celebrating its own quarter-century anniversary during the city’s centennial year.

With two big birthdays to acknowledge, the June 5 to 15 festival promises a wide array of special events.

This year’s Artwalk Festival will be a run-up to Red Deer hosting the Lieutenant Governor Distinguished Artist Awards Gala at Red Deer College on Saturday, June 15.

The creativity kicks off with Artists about Town demonstrations starting on Wednesday, June 5, with Betty Schnell showing her painting techniques at The Hub on Ross from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown Red Deer.

Mixed-media artist Bob Alspach will do a demo from 9 p.m. to noon on Saturday, June 8, at Red

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Deer’s Public Market, while Alysse Bowd creates interactive art on mapping from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, on Michener Hill, near the former Michener administrative (now Alberta Health Services) building.

On Monday, June 10, Jeffery Malcolmson will demonstrate drawing from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at The Hub on Ross Street, and potter Dawn Candy will do some clay work at the Red Deer Recreation Centre on Wednesday, June 12, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

On Sunday, June 9, Red Deer ceramicist Shirley Rimer will speak at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery about her 34-year practise, which has drawn influences from her various residencies in other parts of Canada, as well as the U.S., Greece, Mexico, China, Italy and France.

Rimer will take audience members on a visual tour of her pottery work, as it has grown and changed from 2 to 4 p.m.

There’s no admission charge and refreshments will be served.

On Thursday, June 10, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Art-

performance is over.

And the talented young actors did a fantastic job of bringing his vision to the stage. Singing, dancing, acting — they performed it all with panache, so kudos to the cast: Aiden Olley, Aiden Sullivan, Alandra Powers, Alex Wozny, Allison Weninger, Ben Berg, Cameron Chapman, Chelsey Fitsimons, Colton Mayne, Duncan Macaulay, Karley Bodnarchuk, Sean Traverse, Shae Hayes, Sydney Malyon, and Warren Stephens.

And congratulations to Tree House Youth Theatre on its 25th anniversary.

The quality of its young actors and the high reach of Tree House productions says it all.

The show continues to June 8. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

But the play begins to slow with extended presentations on the horrors of the bird-killing insecticide DDT that are more like a long-winded Grade 10 class project than entertainment.

And there’s an over-long segment in which students pose in tableaus that re-create archival Red Deer photos.

The tableaus don’t work because they are too obscure and confusing — perhaps the photographs should have been projected alongside for clarity’s sake.

The play’s third act is also a challenge. Various visions of Red Deer’s future range from having Rosalind the cow fly to the moon to stop the attack It was certainly no mean feat, but of cheese-eating mice, to a Kafkaesque scene in which students are imprisoned GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER in a “citizen restocking 357-37400 HWY 2, RED DEER COUNTY 403-348-2357 complex” for crimes SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY MAY 31, 2013 against consumerism. It TO THURSDAY JUNE 1, 2013 ends with an interesting FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) STAR & STROLLERS STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (PG) movement piece with SCREENING WED 1:00 (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) snatches of verse that FRI,SUN 6:40; SAT 12:35, 6:40; MON-THURS 6:35 NOW YOU SEE ME (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) brings to mind an upliftFRI 4:50, 7:40, 10:30; SAT 2:00, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30; SUN THE CROODS 3D (G) SAT-SUN 1:35 ing version of T.S. Eliot’s 12:50, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30; MON-THURS 7:00, 9:45 STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS 3D (PG) NOW YOU SEE ME (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) FRI poem The Hollow Men. STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:00 4:00, 7:10, 10:00; SAT-SUN 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, 10:00; One can’t fault Gould MON-THURS 7:05, 10:05 THE GREAT GATSBY (PG) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. for his ambition, but FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) FRI 6:30; SAT-SUN 12:00, IRON MAN 3 (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG this is daunting stuff for 6:30; MON-THURS 6:45 CHILDREN,VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES) FRISUN 3:35, 9:40; MON-WED 9:35 THE GREAT GATSBY 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR audience members who YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE) FRI-SUN 3:10, 9:50; IRON MAN 3 3D (PG) (FRIGHTENING SCENES,NOT are only expecting a few MON-THURS 10:00 REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE) FRI 4:20, laughs and some history 7:20, 10:35; SAT-SUN 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:35; MONTHE HANGOVER PART III (14A) (CRUDE THURS 6:50, 10:00 lite.

CONTENT,COARSE LANGUAGE,NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN) FRI 4:20, 5:10, FAST & FURIOUS 6 (14A) (VIOLENCE) NO PASSES Clocking in at nearly 7:00, 7:45, 9:35, 10:25; SAT-SUN 12:05, 2:35, 4:20, 5:10, FRI 3:40, 4:10, 6:50, 7:20, 10:00, 10:40; SAT-SUN 12:30, three hours, with two 7:00, 7:45, 9:35, 10:25; MON-WED 6:40, 7:20, 9:10, 9:55; 1:00, 3:40, 4:10, 6:50, 7:20, 10:00, 10:40; MON-THURS intermissions, the play THURS 6:40, 7:20, 9:10 6:30, 7:10, 9:30, 10:10 THE INTERNSHIP (PG) (CRUDE COARSE EPIC 3D (G) FRI 5:05, 7:50, 10:25; SAT-SUN 2:30, 5:05, is overly long. But that LANGUAGE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) NO 7:50, 10:25; MON-THURS 7:15, 9:55 said, imaginative moPASSES THURS 10:00 EPIC (G) SAT-SUN 12:00 ments Gould creates in THE PURGE (14A) (VIOLENCE) NO PASSES AFTER EARTH (PG) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR Red Deer River Stories THURS 10:00 YOUNG CHILDREN) FRI 5:20, 7:50, 10:20; SAT-SUN SHARK TALE (G) SAT 11:00 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20; MON-THURS 7:45, 10:15 will likely stick with theCHIMPANZEE (G) SUN 12:45 AFTER EARTH (PG) (VIOLENCE,NOT REC. atregoers long after the

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walk Amble Gallery Tour will be held. Those interested can hop aboard a chartered bus for a tour of art galleries throughout the city. The tour starts and ends at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery and also visits the Kiwanis Gallery, the Harris-Warke Gallery, and Red Deer College, to view its permanent collection.

Tickets are $20 ($15 for those 13 and under) from the Red Deer museum, or Sunworks at 4924 Ross St. The festival culminates in the grand event at the park behind the Red Deer Recreation Centre on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

An art market, food booths, interactive demonstrations, crafts, and live music will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at this free, all ages outdoor event.

Rimer will make ceramics in the park, Patti Morris will demonstrate her fabric art, Dawn Detarando will do printmaking, while Cindy Jones will demonstrate branding as art.

Central Albertans are encouraged to “put yourself in the picture” by attending Artwalk. More information is available at info@reddeerartwalk.ca.

the tougher one is making us care.

None of the characters is remotely likeable, though each man and woman is convinced of his or her own brilliance.

You really have to try hard to dial down the charisma on guys like Freeman and Caine.

The script does them no favours, larded as it is with such hoary clichés as “You ain’t seen nothing yet” and “There’s a sucker born every minute.”

The tricks and stunts, meanwhile, get progressively more ridiculous, to

the point where you’re grateful when the film cuts to a simple car or foot chase.

We get a few seconds of relief where we know it’s people after people, and not digits after digits.

“The first rule of magic,” Eisenberg’s Atlas pronounces, “is to always be the smartest guy in the room.”

Yes, but the “guy” is supposed to be human. It’s not the same thrill when a machine is holding all the cards.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

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B.C. opposed to pipeline NORTHERN GATEWAY CANNOT GO AHEAD AS PROPOSED, GOVERNMENT TELLS REVIEW PANEL

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government officially declared opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline on Friday, telling a federal review panel that the multibillion-dollar project should not go ahead as proposed.

In a submission to the panel following more than a year of hearings, lawyers for the westernmost province said there remain too many unanswered questions. “(Northern Gateway) has presented little evidence about how it will respond in the

event of a spill,” the province said.

“Given the absence of a credible assurance in this regard, the province cannot support the approval of or a positive recommendation from the (panel) regarding this project as it was presented.”

The proponent, Calgary-based Enbridge (TSX:ENB), has promised more planning and study once approval is granted, the province pointed out. “’Trust me’ is not good enough in this case,” said the 99-page submission.

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Redford will meet David Alward next Friday to discuss the proposed development, which would ship oilsands crude from Alberta to the East Coast if it goes ahead.

She will also tour the Irving Oil refinery in Saint John, the largest refinery in Canada, and speak to the city’s board of trade.

Her trip comes after Alward went to Alberta to meet Redford in February, where he welcomed the prospect of a pipeline shipping oil to his province. TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) is seeking binding commitments from shippers before determining whether to convert an existing 3,000-kilometre natural gas pipeline so it can carry crude into Quebec, with the possibility of an extension into Saint John.

The Calgary-based company says it will seek those commitments until June 17.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POSTS $18.3B DEFICIT FOR APRIL 2012 MARCH 2013 OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $18.3 billion before adjustments for the 12 months ended March 31 on Friday. The results compared with a deficit of $21.6 billion in the same period a year earlier.

The Finance Department said the results were in line with the March budget which projected a $25.9-billion deficit after the year-end adjustments.

Federal government revenue for the 12-month period totalled $253.9 billion, up by $3.4 billion from a year earlier, helped by higher income tax revenues, tariffs and Employment Insurance premiums. Program spending totalled $243.2 billion, up by $2.7 billion due to an increase in the amount of money transferred to the provinces and to individuals. This was partially offset by lower program expenses.

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ernment and Enbridge were quick to suggest work will continue toward assuaging B.C.’s concerns.

“What we’re saying is that everything we’ve seen to date simply doesn’t make the grade at this point in terms of assuring British Columbians that the environment would be well-protected,” said B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake.

“These are questions that are left hanging and we feel those need to be answered before we would support a certificate being issued.”

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StatsCan report upbeat, but analysts are unconvinced

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s economy rebounded strongly from a half-year of sub-par growth, posting an above-consensus 2.5 per cent advance in the first three months of the year and setting the country on a stronger recovery path.

The report from Statistics Canada also revised the economy’s speed from 0.6 to 0.9 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2012, and from 0.7 to 0.8 per cent in the third quarter of last year.

The first quarter was the best threemonth gross domestic product performance since 2011, and the 0.2 per cent month-tomonth advance for March — the last month of the quarter — provided a solid launch to the rest of the year.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty welcomed the news while warning that “unemployment hit a record high in European Union (in) another reminder of the fragility of the global recovery and the external threats to Canada’s economy.”

Analysts were also not so quick to give Canada’s economy a pass either, pointing out that all of the growth was based on an exceptionally strong exports performance, and in particular from natural resources.

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BRIEFS Business confidence spikes After a worrying decline over the past several months, the confidence level of Alberta business operators spiked upwards in May, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

The CFIB’s business confidence index jumped 3.5 points to 68.8 out of a possible 100. It had been at its lowest level since late 2009.

“Following on the heels of the weakest outlook among Alberta’s entrepreneurs we’ve seen in more than two years, it’s a real relief to see the overall confidence index bounce back so strongly in May,” said Richard Truscott, CFIB’s Alberta director.

However, the proportion of business owners who described the general health of their business as good dropped by nine percentage points — from 47 per cent in April to 38 per cent last month. Hiring ex-

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Canadian Air Transport Security Authority employees Maya Beeharry and David Greekas operate the screening equipment at the Red Deer Airport Friday.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority officially resumed passengers screening on Thursday, with passengers and their belongings now checked for items on Transport Canada’s prohibited list before they’re allowed into a secure area of the terminal. The change means passengers departing from Red Deer must no longer disembark and pass through security at another airport if they are travelling onward from there. pectations were largely unchanged, with 30 per cent of survey respondents saying they were expecting to increase staff and eight per cent anticipating a reduction.

A shortage of skilled labour remains the top challenge for Alberta entrepreneurs, with 38 per cent of respondent describing that as their biggest impediment to growth in sales or production.

Alberta’s business confidence index was the highest of all provinces in May. Newfoundland was next at 68.3, followed

by Saskatchewan (65.8), British Columbia (64.9), Ontario (61.9), Manitoba (61), Quebec (58.9), New Brunswick (58.1), Prince Edward Island (55.6) and Nova Scotia (50).

The national index was 62.1, down from 62.4 in April.

An index level above 50 means a majority of business owners are expecting their performance to be stronger in the next year, said CFIB. Index levels normally range between 65 and 75 when the economy is growing, it added.

Energy services company honoured by magazine Red Deer-based High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) has earned a place

on Alberta Oil Magazine’s list of the top 50 energy service companies.

The company, which supplies specialized oilfield equipment and services in Western Canada and Papua New Guinea, came in at No. 44 on the list, based on its 2012 revenues of $146 million. High Arctic’s income for the same year was $29 million, good for 24th place.

Also making the list was IROC Energy Services Corp., another Red Deer-based company that was acquired by Western Energy Services Corp. in April. IROC’s 2012 revenues were $101 million and its net income was $13 million, placing it 47th and 32nd respectively in those categories.

Rifco cracks eight digit mark A Red Deer company that provides consumer financing on new and used vehicles has cracked the eight digit mark.

Rifco Inc. (TSX.V: RFC) exceeded $10 million in loan orginations during the month of May, its highest monthly total ever. Founded in 2002, it hit $1 million in loan originations in 2004 and $5 million in 2011.

Rifco operates through its subsidiary Rifco National Auto Finance Corp., with a dealership network that extends across Canada.

Employers must be cautious about unpaid internships Dear Working Wise: My daughter just accepted a two-month unpaid internship with an advertising agency. I think this will be a great experience for her because she is an aspiring graphic artist, but I’m wondering if unpaid internships are legal.

Should they be paying her? — Doting Dad Dear Doting Dad: The workplace is one of the best places to pick up valuable skills and experience related to your dream career.

However, most unpaid internships do not comply with Alberta’s Employment Standards legislation.

CHARLES Employers need to STRACHEY be very careful about offering unpaid internships. Calling a WORKING WISE position an internship does not exempt it from Employment Standards.

Even if an intern agrees, in writing, to receive no compensation from an organization, Part 1, Section 4 of the Employment

Standards Code clearly states that these minimum standards can not be avoided through agreements.

HootSuite, for example, abandoned their unpaid interns policy in April and are paying back pay to interns who worked for the company after the company discovered that their intern program violated British Columbia provincial employment standards laws. HootSuite is now offering paid internships.

Alberta’s Employment Standards are similar to those in British Columbia, and Alberta employers could expect a similar outcome here.

Alberta’s Employment Standards Code considers an “employee” to be anyone employed to do work who receives or is entitled to wages. Work is defined as providing a service to the employer.

Essentially, if your daughter performs work that is a benefit to the agency, she is an employee and is covered by Employment Standards, including minimum wage.

There are some exceptions to minimum wage legislation, but they are very limited.

Some of the more common exemptions that students may encounter include: ● Students in work-experience programs approved by the minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education or the minister of Al-

berta Human Services; ● Off-campus education programs provided under the School Act; ● Extras in a film or video production; ● Farm employees; and ● Counsellors or instructors at an educational or recreational camp operated on a non-profit basis for children or handicapped individuals or for religious purposes.

Momentum is growing against unpaid internships. In fact, there is even a Hollywood movie about unpaid internships coming out this summer.

The Canadian Intern Association offers a website at www.internassociation.ca that provides employment standards information for every Canadian province, along with advice on how to claim back pay owed to you.

If you have more questions about Alberta’s Employment Standards and unpaid internships, visit http://humanservices.alberta.ca/es. You can also call the Employment Standards Contact Centre toll-free at 1-877-427-3731.

Working Wise is compiled by Charles Strachey, a manager with Alberta Human Services, for general information. Strachey can be contacted at charles.strachey@gov.ab.ca.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 95.86 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 93.00 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.59 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.56 Cdn. National Railway . 105.21 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 137.84 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 76.11 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.50 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.00 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 34.46 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 44.97 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.66 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.01 General Motors Co. . . . . 33.89 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.84 Research in Motion. . . . . 14.45 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 40.83 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 43.99 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.11 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.81 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.56

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.46 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.28 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 55.16 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.84 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.25 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 21.78 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.45 First Quantum Minerals . 18.56 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 30.77 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.25 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 6.80 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 43.85 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.64 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 27.69

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 83.30 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.52 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.33 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 49.70 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 12.30

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.70 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 49.49 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 45.48 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.31 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 51.49 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 30.90 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.07 Canyon Services Group. 11.67 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.04 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.720 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.77 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.49 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 90.47

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Mining and energy stocks led the way to a sharply lower session on the Toronto stock market Friday as demand concerns dented commodity prices.

The S&P/TSX composite index fell 96.14 points to 12,650.42.

Falling commodity prices punished the Canadian dollar even as economic growth data came in better than expected.

The loonie was down 0.64 of a cent to 96.45 cents US as Statistics Canada reported that the economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.5 per cent during the first quarter, which was higher than the 2.3 per cent reading that had been expected.

Statistics Canada also said that GDP growth for March came in at 0.2 per cent, higher than the 0.1 per cent increase that econo-

mists had expected.

U.S. indexes were lacklustre as traders balanced a disappointing report on personal spending data with a stronger than expected showing from the manufacturing sector and encouraging consumer confidence numbers.

The Dow Jones industrials plunged 208.96 points to 15,115.57, the Nasdaq dropped 35.38 points to 3,455.91 while the S&P 500 index was down 23.67 points to 1,630.74.

The Toronto market dipped a slight 23 points for the week while the Dow industrials gave back 188 points or 1.22 per cent as cracks started to show up in a rally that has gone on practically non-stop since late last year.

Americans cut back on spending in April after their income failed to grow.

The U.S. Commerce Depart-

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PIPELINE: Many questions left unanswered Those questions include oil spill response and the behaviour in water of diluted bitumen, the molasseslike oilsands product that would be destined for tankers off the B.C. coast.

The federal panel has already issued a list of 199 conditions that would be put in place should panel members decide to approve the project, but Lake said those are not sufficient.

Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said his government is moving ahead with plans to enhance marine and pipeline safety, and to engage with First Nations on the issue of West Coast energy infrastructure.

“We have been clear: resource development will not proceed unless it is safe for Canadians and safe for the environment,” Oliver said in a statement.

He said Ottawa will continue to engage all provinces on diversifying oil and gas markets. That diversification “remains a critical priority,” Oliver said.

Opponents of the project were quick to congratulate the province.

“Enbridge would like to move forward on a promise, and the B.C. government is absolutely right in saying that we can’t trust them to do that,” said Art Sterritt, executive director of the Coastal First Nations.

John Bennett, executive director of the Sierra Club Canada, called it an “historic” decision.

“Days like this give meaning to 50 years of environmental activism,” Bennett said in a statement.

Groups including the Dogwood Initiative, the World Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation echoed those sentiments, and a Calgarybased clean-energy think tank called it a cautionary tale for Ottawa, Alberta and the oilsands industry.

“If they want to see additional pipelines, they will need to accelerate improvements toward regulating upstream impacts of oilsands development and minimizing the risk of oil spills,” said Nathan Lemphers

Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 41.85 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 29.29 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 40.49 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.29 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.60 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.660 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.97 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.45 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.13 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.53 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.33 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 52.24 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 61.37 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 59.04 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.35 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.40 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.98 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 28.98 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 48.60 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 61.35 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 16.42 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 76.29 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 61.53 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 30.36 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.99

ment says American consumer spending dropped a seasonally adjusted 0.2 per cent in April, the most since last May. That follows a 0.1 per cent increase in March.

Income was unchanged last month, after a 0.3 per cent rise in March.

But a key reading on manufacturing in the U.S. Midwest came in much better than expected. The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index for May came in at 58.7, higher than the 49.9 reading that had been expected and a big improvement from the 3.5-year low of 49 posted in April. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion.

“The Chicago PMI is normally more stable and less prone to violent swings than other regional surveys, and so the increase is encouraging sign particularly with many other surveys showing continued weakness,” said CIBC

World Markets senior economist Andrew Grantham.

“The detail showed all components improving, with a particularly strong increase in the production index.”

Other data showed the final reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey for May edged up to 83.8, the best level in more than six years.

Commodity prices were weak with July crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange down $1.64 to US$91.97 a barrel. The energy sector was down almost one per cent and Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stepped back $1.04 to C$30.90.

The base metals sector dropped 2.7 per cent while July copper edged two cents lower to US$3.29 a pound. Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) lost 90 cents to C$27.69 while HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) dropped 47 cents to $8.25.

Financials were also a weight, down one per cent as CIBC (TSX:CM) shed 87 cents to $78.35 after investment banking firm KBW cut its price target to $76. It cited a potential for lower earnings and risk from the company’s Aeroplan agreement with Aimia. The agreement is set to expire at the end of the year.

June gold fell $19 to US$1,393 an ounce, taking the gold sector down about 0.5 per cent. Iamgold Inc. (TSX:IMG) faded 38 cents to C$5.43.

There was also acquisition activity in the mining sector.

New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) has reached a friendly deal to acquire Rainy River Resources Ltd. (TSX:RR), which has an advanced gold project in Ontario.

The offer values Rainy River at about $310 million, net of its cash balance.

New Gold is offering $3.83 per share to Rainy River shareholders. New Gold shares declined 61 cents to $7.05 while Rainy River surged 94 cents to $3.64.

Centerra shares were 33 cents lower to $3.82 as hundreds of protesters attempted to storm

of the Pembina Institute.

The Gitga’at First Nation applauded the province for its leadership.

But B.C. left the door open to changing its mind before the panel issues its report at the end of the year, and included recommendations for strict conditions the government believes should be put in place should the panel decide to issue a certificate.

The 1,600-kilometre twin pipelines would transport oil from just outside Edmonton to a tanker port in Kitimat, on the northern B.C. coast. There, oil would be loaded onto hundreds of tankers a year for transport to Asian markets.

The project would free land-locked Alberta to expand its customer base beyond the United States — a development worth billions of dollars in additional revenues.

Diana McQueen, Alberta’s minister of environment and sustainable resource development, was not available to comment, but she issued a statement saying the two provinces have a shared commitment to both protecting the environment and economic growth.

She acknowledged the B.C. government has concerns that need to be addressed.

“I understand from B.C.’s announcement today that the government is not comfortable supporting the project as proposed without more assurance that environmental protection and public safety are adequately addressed,” McQueen said. “B.C., like Alberta, wants to ensure that our energy development is responsible and safe.”

Janet Holder, executive vice-president Western access for Enbridge, suggested B.C. simply affirmed its commitment to five conditions for approval that B.C. announced last year.

Those conditions can’t be fully met until the panel process is complete at the end of this year, she said.

In the interim, Northern Gateway will be working with the province.

“We are working hard to meet the conditions and

the company’s office in eastern Kyrgyzstan Friday, near the village of Barskoon. The incident came after a protest that began earlier this week to demand that Centerra’s Kumtor mine be nationalized. The mine is the largest foreign-owned gold mine in the former Soviet Union.

Trading has been volatile this week amid doubts about how long the U.S. Federal Reserve will carry on with its program of quantitative easing. The socalled QE3 involves the Fed buying up US$85 billion of bonds every month to keep long term rates low and encourage lending.

But U.S. indexes have charged ahead strongly during May. For this month alone, the Dow industrial average has gained almost two per cent, leaving the blue chip barometer up about 15 per cent year to date.

The Toronto market hasn’t fared nearly as well, gaining about 1.8 per cent for this month and the year to date, with some of the greatest declines coming from the base metals sector amid weak demand for commodities and a stubbornly slow global economic recovery.

In other corporate news, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) was 75 cents lower to $105.21 after JPMorgan Chase upgraded its stock to neutral from underweight with a target price of $110.

CVTech Group Inc. shares surged 20 per cent to $1.48 before trading was halted Friday morning after a leading investor disclosed a takeover bid that was twice rebuffed by the company.

Gestion G. Aubert Ltd. disclosed that a leading NYSE-listed electrical contractor offered $1.95 per share, representing a 70 per cent premium.

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,650.42 down 96.14 points TSX Venture Exchange —

962.41 up 1.67 points TSX 60 — 726.27 down 6.32 points Dow — 15,115.57 down 208.96 points S&P 500 — 1,630.74 down 23.67 points Nasdaq — 3,455.91 down 35.38 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 96.45 cents US, down 0.64 of a cent Pound — C$1.5751, up 0.66 of a cent Euro — C$1.3473, up 0.38 of a cent Euro — US$1.2995, down 0.49 of a cent Oil futures: US$91.97 per barrel, down $1.64 (July contract) Gold futures: US$1,393 per oz., down $19 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $23.886 per oz., down 87 cents $767.93 per kg., down $27.98 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: July ’13 $3.20 lower $642.30; Nov. ’13 $1.20 lower $572.50; Jan. ’14 $1.90 lower $573.00; March ’14 $1.20 lower $568.00; May ’14 $1.20 lower $559.80; July ’14 $1.20 lower $557.90; Nov. ’14 $1.20 lower $533.50; Jan ’15 $1.20 lower $533.50; March ’15 $1.20 lower $533.50; May ’15 $1.20 lower $533.50; July ’15 $1.20 lower $533.50.

Barley (Western): 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.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 404,260 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 404,260.

earn the confidence of the government and the people of B.C.,” Holder said in a statement.

GDP: Top banker unlikely to take comfort in data “We’ll take 2.5 per cent growth versus what the economy looked to have been tracking earlier in the year,” said Derek Holt of Scotiabank Economics.

“That said, the quality of the print was weak because of the heavy role played by ... mining, oil and gas extraction activities. The pace of gains in both total exports and output in the mining, oil and gas extraction sector are both not likely to be sustained.”

Desjardins Capital Markets economist Jimmy Jean wrote in a note that incoming Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz was unlikely to take comfort in the result during his first public appearance as governor next Thursday at the House of Commons Finance committee. Most troubling, he said, was the small decline in business investment in machinery and equipment.

“This does no other than reinforce our view that there will be no valid reason for the bank to hike (interest rates) before late 2014,” he said.

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada had predicted the first quarter would be stronger than the 1.6 per cent it had initially anticipated, but it tellingly offered no such assurance for its 1.5 per cent growth call for the rest of the year.

The U.S. economy has suffered a slowdown in the second quarter due to government spending restraints, and given the ongoing recession in Europe and the speed bump in China, the view is that Canada can’t continue to out-pace the rest of the world.

“We don’t expect a break-out in quarter two,” said Doug Porter, chief economist with the Bank of Montreal.

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Your bedroom should be a quiet place, a calming oasis where tranquil moments — by yourself or with a loved one — can be savoured.

The oasis treatment Your bedroom should be a quiet place, a calming oasis where tranquil moments — by yourself or with a loved one — can be savoured.

It’s there, after all, you drift off, night after night, to recharge from the stresses of everyday life.

Working on the premise that we spend as much as a third of our lives in slumber, shouldn’t the sleep zone be lavished to the max?

So — is your nest up to scratch? Take a look around; are you ensconced in heaven on earth?

Or is the sad reality that, because most folk don’t see your sleep zone, it’s of no concern you’re still in the same bed you’ve slept in since first moving out on your own?

Come on — if you want to COLIN & feel indulged, it’s time you JUSTIN upped the ante.

But where to start?

Well, remember at all times that form and utility are equally important, so consider multi function — bed, dressing area, reading nook, etc. — and map things out accordingly.

Envision one, all-giving space and create a connection between aspects using the same colour palette and complementary design.

And don’t rush it.

A well-planned bedroom gives back loads, so carefully plan every aspect.

DESIGN

Opt for warm flooring, such as wood and carpet, and avoid tile, marble or granite. There’s little worse, after all, than delivering your tootsies onto a chilly morning floor. ● Decide upon your focal point. Will it, for example, be the bed, a huge armoire or a dramatically dressed window?

Your room’s orientation will emerge from this zone and you’ll be able to dress furniture and other features accordingly. ● Use built-in closets to square off awkward corners. Avoid cluttering window walls with closets, especially if their proposed position inhibits natural light. ● Install plug sockets on either side of the bed and fit a dimmer (to control overhead fixtures) so mood can be changed on a whim. ● We place beds, as a general rule, on the largest unbroken wall opposite the door. Different room shapes, of course, call for different approaches, so experiment until you find the best spot. ● Position a storage chest, if space permits, at the foot of the bed to provide a stash point for blankets and throws. ● Add a comfy chair or chaise longue so you have

somewhere to sit when dressing. ● Keep TV and audio equipment hidden in an armoire — or in fitted wardrobes — for that hotel-athome vibe. ● Scour junk stores for unique accent pieces such as floor-standing Cheval mirrors or retro art pieces — these will add interest and proffer individuality. ● The golden rule of bedroom colour? Avoid garish shades. Opt, instead, for a tonal, muted palette.

We love jaunty schematics but, generally speaking, reserve overt choices for other rooms. ● Make your bed a tactile feast for the fingers and the eyes. To amplify the comfort quotient, mix soft satin with cool cotton and top the lot with a luxurious cashmere throw.

Then, and only then, will you discover the true meaning of ‘good in bed.’ ● Don’t let the bed bugs bite — turn and vacuum your mattress every couple of weeks to promote dustfree slumbers. ● Never air your dirty laundry. Invest in a large, stylish basket and keep your smalls away from prying eyes. ● Satisfy your sense of smell with scented candles and, even in winter months, get into the habit of airing your bedroom for at least a few minutes each day.

● Loads of bed cushions, artfully arranged into a squishy tower, can look great but, in a small space, they add too much detail and can be difficult to store when not on display.

Today’s makeover Oh dear. This really was, as we found it, one of the gloomiest bedrooms we’d ever seen.

Devoid of comfort and about as inviting as a prison cell, we winced and minced while plotting its reversion.

In our lovely client Laurie’s defence, she (as a single mom) had little time for decor. Consequently, her bedroom was more bad-oir than boudoir.

We reckoned she deserved a treat and (although tackling other rooms during our visit) accorded her sleep zone optimum attention.

And so it came to pass we morphed a dreadfully wintry scene into a bright, summery triumph. Hard to believe it is the same room, huh?

Paper: We adore wallpaper and happily lavish it across style-hungry walls when opportunities arise.

Next to paint, it’s the least expensive medium with which to effect radical change.

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MAKEOVER: Ceiling adds dimension This Thibaut paper, for example, suffuses our project with a particularly joyous atmosphere and, in an instant, corrects the room.

Blue ceiling: The ceiling, as we see it, is merely a horizontal wall. If played correctly it can add real extra dimension to the most basic scheme.

Specifying one of the lighter tones from our wallpaper, we paint matched (using the machine at Home Depot) and applied two even coats and the results, we think, speak for themselves.

Adding an outsized ceiling medallion added grandeur while a white glass chandelier proffered a lovely, contemporary edge.

Metal bed: Reminiscent of Martha Stewart’s classic metal bed (but at a fraction of the cost) we found this shiny fellow at G. H. Johnston’s Trading Co. and grabbed it before anyone else could stake a claim to the $499 floor model. Positioning an icon piece like this made us feel, in decorative terms, that we’d won the lottery.

But bear in mind that in stores like GHJ (where stock rotates frequently) it’s first-come, first-served.

So get in fast to catch the best deals.

Double fabric window treatment: Don’t stress it if you can’t find your wallpaper’s exact match.

Sometimes, as was the case here, a complementary (rather than twin) fabric can look just as good — if not better.

For extra interest we double-layered the window with diaphanous voile and, in doing so, created a cute wee nook where our paymaster can steal quiet

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Before the makeover: Sometimes it’s obvious that dark walls and clutter make for a very dim room. moments in her busy world.

So job done.

And smiling faces all round as Canada’s gloomiest bedroom is dramatically corrected in just four short days.

As we grab our coats and prepare to leave, our client purrs: “Thank you, boys. You’ve created the ultimate sanctuary, somewhere I can truly unwind.”

And with this we are gone, lost to the ether of homes in need.

Like Mary Poppins with paint charts, we set our

compass, this time to Kitchen S.O.S.’ and gather pace. For there is work to be done and a whole new family who keenly need our help.

We’ll reveal all the details next week . . .

Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan are the hosts of HGTV’s Colin & Justin’s Home Heist and the authors of Colin & Justin’s Home Heist Style Guide, published by Penguin Group (Canada). Catch them every Monday on Cityline (9 a.m. on City). Follow them on Twitter @colinjustin or on Facebook

Sunroom connection Question: We have just moved into a lovely home that has a large (year-round) sunroom that extends from the family room.

Do I continue my interior decorating style (modern) into this area or should I revert to traditional wicker furniture?

Answer: A sunroom is a special place. With the traditional architecture of three walls of windows, it is visually open to the outside, but sealed and protected from the weather.

You experience the best of both worlds.

Because you feel that you are outside, decorating this space is generally a casual affair.

Furnishings are chosen to create a more outdoor mood, but you do not have to be too specific with regard to material.

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These have linear forms with gentle curves that create a welcome comfortable style. Use cushion fabric to link up your rooms by pattern or colour.

There’s an exciting array of contemporary lighting options that share the versatility of indoor and outdoor living features.

Bover has a series called Fora Mesa shown here that is an elegant weatherproof electric lamp with a modern esthetic.

Finishes and lampshades come in white, gray and brown. www.bover.es.

Question: Previous owners decided to convert the two car garage into a family room.

It is sunken with three steps up to connect with our long ranch style bungalow. Lighting is very poor, only two strip windows.

Wall to wall mud-brown carpet, ceiling tiles.

We are finding this large room difficult to decorate.

We have started by painting the walls pale gray/ green, which does brighten it up. Furniture arrangement — wide screen TV and desk seem to get lost —just don’t know what to do.

Answer: The solution to your decorating dilemma is primarily to install some proper lighting.

Divide the space into an area for lounging in front of the TV, working at the desk, and any other activities you would like to include such as a crafts table or a kids’ play station.

Pot lights distributed evenly in the ceiling will provide good general lighting. Use dimmers to give you optimum freedom.

Uplighting is a good source for highlighting a focal wall, and creating a mood.

Check out the new designs in LED lighting.

You can install recess lights along the bottom of the walls.

Then select task lights for the desk, and the reading or craft space.

The right lighting will bring the room alive, and makes all the difference in how you enjoy the room.

Question: I have a split entry home, and made a terrible mistake by having slate tile installed in my four-by six-foot entryway.

The finish is dull, the colour reminds me of a sidewalk at night, and even the size of the tiles looks wrong.

The carpeting leading to the entryway is light blue with grey undertones.

I don’t want hardwood, marble too expensive.

What can I do?

Answer: Mistakes happen, it is not always easy to imagine what a new floor or wall colour is going to look like, and while it is easy to repaint a wall, it seems such a waste, and expensive too, to replace a floor.

The most economical way to address your problem is with an area carpet.

You can go as plain or fancy as you like, with pretty modern florals, jazzy geometrics or simply a sophisticated monochrome weave.

Carpet tiles will work well too, and you can create your own pattern.

The carpet does not have to fit perfectly, the gray slate will make a good frame. Another option is to paint the walls in a colour that has no blue in it, such as an orange or peach shade. This will brighten the space.

Bover’s Fora Mesa lamp will light up a deck or sunroom with contemporary versatility and style.

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Build an addition with scale drawing, then a model Question: What’s the best way to design an addition? My husband and I have a small country home and want to make it bigger.

I’ve created scale drawings that I like, but don’t know how to proceed.

Answer: There are a couple of ways to move forward. Developing your own scale drawings tells me that you’ve got a good visual sense.

That’s a great thing. I’ve helped a number of people building an STEVE addition like MAXWELL yours, and one excellent next step is to transform your drawings into a 3D scale model.

It doesn’t have to be structurally detailed inside, just something that shows the overall outside shape, door placement and window size and location.

I recommend you work with quarter-inch foam board. It cuts easily with a utility knife, and joins together well with wood glue.

Hold the joints together with tape while the glue dries, then make scale construction paper windows and doors to test for size and location.

Expect to build, adjust and rebuild the scale model as you home in on a beautiful overall concept.

Next, connect with a builder you can trust then work together to settle on mechanical and structural details.

At some stage of the game you’ll need to have the final design rendered into a plan for approval, and this involves an architect or engineer.

As you work, be aware that there are construction methods that create buildings that use 50 per cent less energy than code-built homes, yet only cost two to three percent more to construct.

Also, any high-end home worth building needs to elegantly last hundreds of years to be a success in my book. Many of today’s standard building practices aren’t up to this challenge, so don’t necessarily accept everything that’s ‘normally done’.

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that avoids over-heating.

Ryobi is one brand that offers lithium-ion batteries that replace the nickel cadmium packs older tools came with.

This matters because lithium-ion technology delivers more power and run time for a given size and weight of battery pack.

Lithium-ion is also a longer lasting battery platform as proven by the multi-year battery warranties that are being offered on them these days.

Rustic cottage pine floor Question: What do you recommend for rustic wood flooring for a cottage?

Prefinished hardwood is way too formal, and laminates are too fake.

Answer: Some people will tell you that a pine floor is no good, but I can recommend it in your case from experience.

Pine makes a great floor in the right setting.

The nicest stuff I’ve found is weathered pine flooring of random widths, planed to remove only half of the marks from the sawmill that cut the logs.

Wood flooring like this goes down in the usual way, with nails driven into hidden tongue and groove joints. Polymerized tung oil makes a great, lowlustre finish that’s repairable.

Above photo by STEVE MAXWELL

A scale model of a small home design. Built from quarter-inch-thick foam board, the scale is one inch to the foot.

Below photo by ROBERT MAXWELL

Rough red pine flooring that is ideal for a cabin or lakeside home.

Steve Maxwell, syndicated home improvement and woodworking columnist, has shared his DIY tips, how-to videos and product reviews since 1988. Send questions to steve@stevemaxwell.ca

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An internal view of the control circuitry that protects a cordless battery from overload and harmful recharging.

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Question: What can I do to extend the life of my cordless tool batteries?

In the past some have stopped working way too soon, and cost more than $100 to replace.

Answer: The life of any new tool battery has gotten much longer over the last five years, so if you’re using older cordless tools this may be part of the problem.

Older-style nickel cadmium batteries were especially vulnerable to shortened lives when used and charged under hot or cold conditions.

Today’s best lithium ion batteries are much more forgiving, especially when they’re part of a tool design that includes built-in overload protection.

Tools like these sense when you’re working them too hard and shut down momentarily to prevent damage to the battery and internal circuitry.

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MONKEY BUSINESS

Should grandparents put own priorities in front of children’s wants and needs?

Dear Annie: I am 73, and my wife is 68.

Plan as if you had only yourself to rely on.

We’ve been married 36 years, and we are Everything else is gravy. But if you want to healthy, active churchgoers. see your step-grandchildren, we don’t recomMy wife had two young children when we mend you turn down babysitting jobs if your married, and our son, “Cal,” is now 34. We health allows you to go. We know the favorithave helped all three of our kids ism hurts, but being jealous of the financially, as well as with babysitother in-laws serves no purpose. ting, yard work, etc. And we are fruDear Annie: Last year, my gal, partly so we can leave as much 92-year-old mother came to live money to the kids as possible. Like with us. It was a huge adjustment, many their age, they are busy and and we have made many changes in financially on the edge despite deour lifestyle and living space. Mom cent incomes. has been diagnosed with short-term Eight years ago, at retirement, memory loss and mild dementia. we moved across the state to be She also has some health issues. closer to my stepchildren to help But she is very sweet and can carry with and be nearer to the grandon a coherent conversation. children. They are now three hours Recently, some friends spent away, and although they don’t hesitime with us. The husband insisted MITCHELL tate to call us to babysit, they only that my mother is more aware than & SUGAR visit us once a year on the holidays. my husband and I give her credit Yet, they enjoy their nearby in-laws for. But he is not here when she on a regular basis. forgets to turn the water off, puts Last year, Cal moved across the aluminum pans in the microwave country and married. At that time, his half- and cancels her insurance coverage. He wasn’t siblings were heard saying they “don’t need here when she started a fire. us anymore,” and in fact, my stepchildren reI want to tell everyone who thinks they cently suggested we move closer to Cal. know more than the caretakers: You don’t live While we enjoy Cal and know he would in the home with the elderly parent and do not care for us, moving would be a huge expense. know the whole story. — The Daughter Moving closer to the stepchildren would also Dear Daughter: Some people feel an overincur expense, but the main problem with whelming need to display their “knowledge,” living closer is that we are less comfortable even when they are ill-informed. It is not as with them. Their lives are too frenetic. We flattering to them as they may believe. also realize that friends and neighbors in our Dear Annie: As an otolaryngologist, I could retirement community are more likely to care not overlook the letter from “Native New for one another.

Yorker” about a hoarse and gravelly voice.

Should we stop being so concerned with While “Native” did not ask for advice about what the children need and want and put our the voice, I would like to tell readers who priorities first? Do you think we are overly have unexplained hoarseness existing for two sensitive about them having the in-law fami- weeks or more to have their vocal cords examlies nearby and therefore not needing us? ined by an ENT doctor. The problem may be Should we stop changing our busy schedules quite correctable, or it may be a sign of cancer when they call to babysit on short notice? — of the larynx. -- Illinois Otolaryngologist Pa and Ma Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell Dear Pa and Ma: If you want to live near the and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann grandchildren, that is a valid reason to move. Landers column. Please email your questions to But please do not plan your future around anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s which child you believe will take care of you. Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, You don’t really know.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Painful emotional injuries need to be repaired and healed. One way of dealing with such deep issue is to tap into your subconscious mind and to start Saturday, June 1 working from the very core. Sudden poignant CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: insights may reveal themselves to you.

Morgan Freeman, 76; Heidi Klum, 40; Alanis VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can Morissette, 39 sense the other person’s innermost fears and THOUGHT OF THE DAY: A quieter vibe feelings of inadequacy. Open up and admit sets into the day as the Moon ingresses your own share of fright. Compassion and through compassionate Pihumbleness can disclose new assces. Tap into imagination and pects within your closest relationcreativity. Music and drama ships. It can bond you even more. appeal to our senses. Fantasy LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): can become reality if you lose Picking up on other people’s probyourself into it. A more sensilems can affect you deeply today. tive and intuitive world presDon’t remain stone cold either by ents to us. Spiritual activities ignoring their pains. Offer a helping and meditation can heal our hand and do what you can to alleaching souls. Embrace soliviate their emotional crisis without tude. forgetting about yourself.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): today is your birthday, in the You are sensitive to loved ones coming months you are likely and you care for their wellbeing. to change your career direcASTRO You might also manifest some contion. You might feel a slight DOYNA cerns on their part and try to come pressure to be at your best to their rescue. Gestures of kindmost of the time. Keeping ness and of benevolence will bring up with a certain image may you closer towards each other. prove a challenge at times, but SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do not nonetheless, an exciting experience. Follow ignore problems within your family life. One your gut instinct and tap into your inner voice. of your parents might require your undivided This is a year to put closure to certain things attention and care. Nurture them with your and learn the art of forgiveness. sympathy and love. Be there for them. Simple ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some gestures can make the biggest difference in wounds are felt to the very core. Past memohow they feel. ries and painful emotions can sting in the CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your present time. Your profound sensitivity aches tone becomes more humble and you are an for an emotional healing. Listen to fears. Don’t empathetic listener. You seem to grasp easily ignore the unknown. everyone’s intentions around you. You feel TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have them through their own words. Intuition is the potential to fix a broken link between you your most precious gift. and a friend of yours. Your relationship is AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Letting suspended on a thin thread built by unsolved go of something that you own may not be an issues. Learn to give in a little and to let the easy task. Releasing it would mean removing other person know your true feelings. a part of your self. Emotional attachments to GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might our precious belongings can mean the world have the tendency to deviate from a certain to us. role. Sticking to it may prove challenging. As PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At times we hard as it may be keeping up with societal feel estranged in our own world. Today you pressures, a degree of sensitivity can be nomay believe that you don’t fit in your crowd ticed on your demeanour. Let your guard and that you don’t share similar feelings. As down. Don’t be afraid to show your softer much as you might be aching inside, you side. have tremendous healing powers that can be CANCER (June 21-July 22): The external exerted on others. world and humankind related philosophies get to you easily. You are anything but indifferent Sunday, June 2 when it comes to finding the real meaning in CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: this life. A sense of purpose gives more sigLiam Cunningham, 52; Zachary Quinto, 36; nificance to your existence.

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Sun in Gemini befriends Uranus in Aries today. We welcome surprises headed our way and all the interesting circumstances surrounded by this magical energy. The Moon in daring Aries is nicely positioned with Mars in Gemini.

Owning that inner confidence will certainly help us move ahead with great energy and reassurance. A square to Mercury advises us to think more diligently when voicing our opinions. Measure twice your words before you make the final cut.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, welcome a beautiful year ahead. The stars are promising you great progresses in terms of your earnings and your income.

There seems to be a great potential to flourish financially by the opportunities coming your way. Recognize the help you are being offered and you will prosper from every point of view.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your daily pace picks up and you are on a roll today.

Your competitive nature kicks in and you want to conquer all opportunities surrounding you.

You want to be the best in everything while awoken by a fresh breeze of vitality.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Conflicting goals and energy-wasting circumstances lower you down. Instead of acting like a bull in a china store, reflect on your innermost values.

This will help you understand your core self and your initial itinerary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is not a bad idea to hold on to that thought before you intimidate someone in your circle of mates. As much as you are tempted to share your side of the story, you would be wiser by taking into account the other team member’s opinion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Social obligations remind you just how much effort has to be invested into them. At times you want to retire from the outer world and call it a day.

Giving up on your responsibilities will not simmer down your moodiness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel overly courageous today. Taking a leap of faith seems like your cup of tea, but no knowing your own limitations, you risk of jumping

too far from your zone. Contain your enthusiasm and be more considerate of others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You dislike the negative vibes stemming from your social circle. Certain individuals seem to bring out hidden aspects of your life which you prefer to keep undisclosed. Not everything can be shared with others today. Certain matters are best kept intact.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Use today’s opportunity to mull over the wisest, eye-opener advises you had gotten thus far. You have come to grasp life from another angle and you are feeling empowered by the set of knowledge which you have gained.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a kind of day which reminds you how necessary it is to be thorough with your daily obligations. You cannot advance if you try to skip a few steps. Details matter and so does the technique. Efficiency is the main theme of your day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fun is better enjoyed today in moderation. While this can be hard to accomplish at times, your temptations might mislead you on the wrong path. Open up yourself, express your individuality without imitating anyone. Your genuineness will be much appreciated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Being close to home and dealing with family related chores is almost impossible to avoid. You are striving to find the right equilibrium between your private life and the demands coming from the social scene.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Explosive words may rub someone today the wrong way. Even if your intentions are not malefic in nature, you may unintentionally deliver too much information that can undermine you. Be more considerate of other’s opinion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Owning more of valuable things can make you feel somewhat secure today. Your appetite is on the rise making you indulge in rich foods.

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Catholic fights, with the IRS picking a side There is nothing particularly unusual about connity agencies is a strategy that worked well for Mr. servative Catholics arguing with liberal Catholics, Obama when he was running for president,” she especially when it comes to hot-button issues such as wrote. abortion.

“Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and It is unusual, however, for the IRS to Catholics United tried to neutralize the jump into these pew wars. abortion issue during the campaign by Catholic sociologist Anne Hendershott suggesting that Mr. Obama’s proposals on is convinced that’s what happened to her ‘social justice’ issues like poverty were in 2010. the way to reduce abortion rates without This was during the time when IRS restricting abortion rights. leaders, according to their own testimony, “Now personnel from these organizawere inappropriately targeting conservations are playing a role in enlisting Cathotive groups for extra scrutiny, especially lic support for health-care reform.” those with “patriot” or “tea party” in their The following spring, an IRS agent names. called to say she would be audited.

Also, some religious groups — the Billy This didn’t surprise Hendershott very Graham Evangelistic Association, for exmuch, until she heard that the governample — drew challenges after making ment was especially interested in whatTERRY public efforts to defend their beliefs on isever income she had earned from nonsues such as abortion rights and same-sex academic work.

MATTINGLY marriage.

When the requests for documentation “I don’t think the IRS cares about the arrived, almost all of them focused on deCatholic Church’s position on life,” said posits linked to her freelance articles and Hendershott, who teaches at Franciscan speaking engagements.

University of Steubenville, Ohio.

Hendershott immediately thought about the Instead, the agency’s leaders “care about passing Wall Street Journal piece, especially since it Obamacare, because the health-care program gives reached a much larger audience than her many the IRS tremendous power. ... articles written for small publications targeting “Anyone who threatens that growth is an enemy to Catholics. them.

The “faithful helpers” piece also linked some “Anyone who tries to point out that Obamacare liberal Catholic activism to groups funded by provisions for funding abortion are counter to Catho- billionaire George Soros, an atheist known for lic teachings is a threat.” his opposition to official Catholic beliefs and Hendershott has engaged in her share of debates causes. about Catholic doctrine and public policy, primarily During their face-to-face meeting in New Hain the pages — analog or digital — of conservative ven, Conn., the agent never asked questions about publications such as Catholic World Report, Insidethe “politics” of anyone who funded her writings, Catholic.com and Catholic Advocate. stressed Hendershott.

Then, in the fall of 2009, she wrote a Wall Street Instead, she was repeatedly asked to name the Journal piece critical of Catholic groups — both offigroups or individuals who provided any stipends cial and unofficial — that she believed were serving that had been deposited into the family’s bank acas “faithful helpers” for President Barack Obama’s count. health-care plan.

In one twist, the agent was especially interested “Drawing upon support within Catholic commuin knowing the source of one large deposit — for

RELIGION

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County (403) 347-6425

www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca

AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA

43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson

Speaker: David Richardson Sunday Services Services Sunday 8:30a.m., 10:30a.m.

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. & 12:30p.m.

Wednesday Wednesday Ministries Ministries

10:30 a.m.

Worship Service www.firstbaptistrd.ca

7:00p.m.

7:00p.m.

Passion for God, Compassion for People.

2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311

Listen To The Christian Science Sentinel Radio Edition

SUNDAY MORNING 8:00 A.M. CKMX AM Radio 1060

For information call 403-346-0811

4907 GAETZ AVE.

403-346-0811

LOCAL EVENT Saturday, JUNE 8 Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Open House Barbecue, June 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free food, fellowship, fun, face painting, bounce castle.

Balmoral Bible Chapel 403-347-5450

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.) 10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Fred Thomson “God Calls Jacob to Canaan” Genesis 31 Childrens Sunday School 2 1/2 - Grade 5 www.balmoralchapel.ca

Centre for Spiritual Living 11:00 a.m.

Celebration Service Rev. Judy Andersen www.cslreddeer.org

Sunday, June 2

KNOX

Established 1898

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560

Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid “Let The Children Come To Jesus” Communion Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER

West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road)

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Message by Ruth Ann Sigurdson Everyone Welcome!

BAHÁ'í Faith “The Ancient Beauty hath consented to be bound with chains that mankind may be released from its bondage, and hath accepted to be made a prisoner, that the whole world may attain unto true liberty. He hath drained to its dregs the cup of sorrow, that all the peoples of the earth may attain unto abiding joy, and be filled with gladness” Baha’u’lláh May 29th, at 4 a.m.. Bahá'is in Red Deer and the world commemorated the Ascension of Baha’u’lláh with a candle light prayer service and refreshments together as the sun rose. www.news.bahai.org

#3 - 6315 Horn Street

WELCOME YOU

Sunday, June 2

GOOD SHEPHERD ELCIC 40 Holmes St. 403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY SUNDAY SCHOOL & SERVICE — 11:00 A.M. WED. MEETING. 8:00 P.M., 2ND WED. EACH MONTH. Christian Science Reading Room: Wed., 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Thurs., 12 Noon-3:00 p.m.

Terry Mattingly directs the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Contact him at tmattingly@cccu.org or www. tmatt.net.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA

Join us this Sunday, June 2 at 9:00am, 11:00am or 6:30pm The Art of Neighbouring - #1 God is for us and our Neighbours CrossRoads Kids (to gr. 6)

$12,000 — during the period of time being investigated.

This was rather ironic, said Hendershott, since that was a refund check from the IRS itself.

The bottom line, she said, is that writers don’t make much money when they are writing for small Catholic publications.

Most of the documents she was ordered to provide indicated that she received no payments at all.

On one level, these kinds of disputes usually pivot on points of doctrine, with Catholic organizations — including giants such as the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Catholic Health Association — arguing about how best to apply Catholic social teachings in the muddy realities of public life.

Seen from the government’s point of view, said Hendershott, the key is that some Catholics back the goals of the administration that is in power, while others do not.

For the IRS, doctrine is secondary.

“I believe that is why I became the enemy” in this case, she said.

“I cannot think of another reason that I would have been audited. So, I do believe the IRS is protecting itself by picking sides. ...

“Businesses try to get rid of the competition. The IRS just tried to silence the opposition — or the competition to their growth model.”

WORSHIP SUNDAY 10:30 AM with Holy Communion

The Anglican Church of Canada Sunday, June 2

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL “A Church For All Ages”

Everyone Welcome

43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769

Saved by grace - called to serve

www.stleonardsonthehill.org Celebrant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

Saturday, June 1 5:00 p.m. “The Gathering” Contemporary Eucharist Sunday, June 2 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday School/Nursery

MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798

ST. LUKE’S

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk

“Old Church Blessing a New World”

DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

www.saintlukereddeer.posterous.com

VBS - July 22-26

Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402

Celebrant Noel Wygiera 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist Sunday School & Refreshments Thurs. 2:00 p.m. Eucharist

Helping people encounter the goodness of God Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

streamschurch.com 403.342.7441

Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL

Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244

10:00 a.m.

Alberta & Northwest Conference Celebration of Ministry www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

403-347-6073

10:00 a.m. Gaetz Memorial United Church Alberta & Northwest Conference Celebration of Ministry

Babyfold, Toddler Room, Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org

Loving God . . . Loving People 10:15 am Worship Service “The Thief in the Mirror” 2960 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.343.1511

www.deerparkchurch.ca 428456F1

D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 1, 2013 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI & LOIS

PEANUTS

BLONDIE

HAGAR

BETTY

PICKLES

GARFIELD

LUANN

1981 — Statistics Canada reports that Canada’s population has reached 24,343,181.

1969 — Tobacco advertising ban on Canadian radio and TV comes into effect.

1968 — Queen Elizabeth II proclaims Alberta’s provincial flag.

1961 — Statistics Canada releases

census details, shows population has reached 18,238,247.

1958 — CBC-TV starts Canada-wide television broadcasts.

1928 — RCMP absorbs provincial police force of Alberta and Saskatchewan due to the near-bankruptcy of the two provinces.

1911 — Dominion Bureau of Statistics announces Canada’s population has reached 7,206,000.

ARGYLE SWEATER

RUBES

TODAY IN HISTORY June 1

TUNDRA

SUDOKU Complete the grid so that every row, every column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 through 9.

SHERMAN‛S LAGOON

Solution

TO PLACE AN AD 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Office/Phone Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mon - Fri Fax: 403-341-4772 2950 Bremner Ave. Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Circulation 403-314-4300 DEADLINE IS 5 P.M. FOR NEXT DAY’S PAPER

Saturday, June 1, 2013

CLASSIFIEDS wegotads.ca

wegotjobs

wegotservices

wegotstuff

CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1940

wegotrentals

wegothomes

wegotwheels

CLASSIFICATIONS 3000-3390

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4310

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5240

announcements Obituaries

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Obituaries

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Lost

Obituaries

LOST: Beige Alaska Jacket, possibly left at Tim Horton’s.

REWARD. 403-343-7712

WHAT’S HAPPENING

In Memoriam

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CLASSIFICATIONS Found

50-70

(nee Hermary) Dubrule Bernadette A Memorial Mass will be offered on Sunday, June 2, 2013 for the late “Bernie” Debrule, at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Red Deer, and followed by brunch at the North Hill Inn. Come and “break bread” together and share memories.

Arts & Crafts Shows

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6th CALGARY

FOUND - white, curlyhaired dog in the Rosedale area. Male, no tattoo or collar.

Looks to be Bichon Frise.

Contact 403-986-3598, leave message please.

FOUND Saturday morning at the Oxbow dog park: Pierced Earring. Phone to identify: 403-343-6257 leave message.

ANTIQUE

Show & Sale

Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

Announcements

Daily

Classifieds 309-3300

Card Of Thanks GLOVER I would like to thank all the friends and relatives that were kind enough to come to my 85th birthday party. For the hugs, the cards, the flowers and the good wishes.

Thanks to my family for all their hard work. Bless you all. ~ Lil STOCK The family of Raymond Stock wishes to convey our sincere thanks to our family and friends.

Thank you for the support, food, cards and flowers.

You have helped in making a difficult time a little easier.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the ICU and Palliative Care units at the Peter Lougheed Hospital.

You are truly special people.

Thank you also to Peter Lougheed Hospital where Raymond was employed, and the union in which he was an active member.

Thank you to Steve Maetche and Wilson’s Funeral Home for all you have done for our family.

Your kindness will be remembered always.

Noel and Jean Stock and family

Celebrations PARKS Join us for Preston’s 80th Birthday Celebration on Sat. June 8, 1-4 pm. at Pioneer’s Lodge in Parkvale 4324-46 A Ave. Red Deer.

Open House. Everyone welcome.

No gifts please.

A Night of Provocative Discussion Featuring John W. Loftus and Dr. Randall† Rauser, discussing twenty of the most common and controversial questions around the existence of God.

Unity Baptist Church (139 Northey Ave.) June 4th, 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

www.simplycremations.com

700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

710

CAREGIVER req’d for 38 yr old man w/brain injury, live in or out, but must be reliable. Must have valid driver’s license.

403-340-3037 after 6 p.m.

Please pre-register at www.Taylor-Edu.ca/Events

Women’s Classic Golf Tournament

REQUIRES

HEALTH CARE AIDS

16th Annual

Facility - A 104 suite full service Designated Supportive Living and Independent Living Facility

Support local Breast Cancer Initiatives and have a great day golfing with your women friends Red Deer Golf & Country Club MONDAY JUNE 17 9:00 a.m. Shotgun

Operated by Connecting Care - A leader in seniors’ supportive housing management in Alberta.

We are looking for a caring professionals who are leaders and want to work in Supportive Housing.

For more details call Arlene 403-877-8411 June 403-347-0137 Ken 403-340-4460

Wages: Based on qualifications and years of experience.

Registration is limited Reserve your spot now!

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Lost

STETTLER, AB

CAT LOST in LANCASTER, all black, ear tattoo ZVO213. Her name is Rue. Please contact 403-896-0328 if you see or have her.

Submit resumes: Email: jobs@connectingcare.ca Only successful applicants will be notified.

P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle. 403-348-5456 or 403-505-7846

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Coming Events

Camp Kuriakos is hosting the

18th Annual Bike•Walk•Run

Choose from 100 km bike, 15 km run and 13 km walk event options. Participants collect pledges with all money raised going towards the Camp Kuriakos ministry. Free t-shirt and steak dinner to follow for all participants.

Also join us June 9 for a free Open House!

Visit www.kuriakos.ab.ca for more info.

HOFFMAN Happy 60th Anniversary Mom and Dad Love your family and friends!

Funeral Home & Crematorium 6150–67 Street Red Deer, AB

Monument & Memorials

403-347-3319

403-348-2904 403-505-4447

Red Deer

reddeerfuneralhome.com

Funeral Home & Crematorium

by Arbor Memorial Arbor Memorial Inc.

Newly Renovated Facility

730

IT PERSONNEL The Village of Delburne is tendering the position of IT Services.

Interested, qualified parties are asked to submit tenders.

Duties include, but not limited to: • Configure and upgrade operating systems as approved.

• Configure computers, monitors, and network infrastructure as needed.

• Troubleshoot problems with computer systems including hardware and software, email, network, telephone, internet and peripheral equipment problems; make repairs and corrections where required.

• Monitor system.

• Act as technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data.

• Make hardware and software acquisition recommendations including assisting users assess needs and providing justification for equipment and services.

• Maintain current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as necessary.

• Assist with IT master plan preparation.

• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Tenders will be received by the Village Office until 12:00 pm, Friday, June 14, 2013. Tenders shall be clearly marked “IT Services Tender” and addressed to:

Funeral Directors & Services

Red Deer

Free at Home Consultations & Design

CLASSIFICATIONS

FREE ADMISSION - Everyone Welcome.

Computer Personnel

“In Your Time of Need....

We Keep it Simple”

eternity.rb@gmail.com

jobs

GOD or GODLESS? One Atheist.

One Christian.

June 8

Funeral Directors & Services

403.342.1444

wegot

Fundraising Event

Anniversaries

www.myalternatives.ca.

Serving Red Deer and Central Alberta Since 1997 403-341-5181 & 888-216-5111

#3, 4664 Riverside Dr., Red Deer

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Coming Events

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager) SENIOR LADY LOOKING for handyman with car.

Reply to Box 1044, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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STOUDT Delano Royden 1938 - Endeavour, SK, passed away May 22, 2013 after a long hard fought battle with throat cancer at the Red Deer Hospice at the age of 75 yrs. Delano was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend he will truly be missed. Delano is survived by his son Darren (Terri) of Red Deer and daughter Denise (Gilbert) of Sylvan Lake along with grandchildren Brandon Stoudt, Kaidence Stoudt, Brittney Boulanger, B r y c e B o u l a n g e r, B r i e l l e Boulanger and Bethanie Boulanger. Along with brother Larry (Shirley) of Endeavour, sisters Irene and May of Abbotsford, BC, Sister Pearl of London, Ont. Along with their extended families. A private memorial service will be held for family and friends on July 6th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Larry’s farm west of Endeavour. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6 www.reddeerhospice.com

Shauna Marie Mercier Apr. 30, 1970 - June 2, 2011 Though her smile is gone forever and her hand we cannot touch, we still have so many memories of the one we loved so much.

Her memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part, God has her in His keeping, we have her in our heart.

Sadly missed but never forgotten.

Lovingly remembered by her family.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Baird. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, John; children, G o r d o n ( J a n ) , Te r r y (George), Linda (Jim), Yvonne (Jim), Doug, Wendy (Chris), Lloyd (Annie), Penny (Terry) and John; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; as well as other family and friends.

Dorothy was predeceased by her son, Allan; grandson, Ivan; parents, J. Leslie and Bertha Taylor; and brotheri n - l a w, S a m M c G u ff i n . A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on Monday, June 03, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Extendicare Michener Hill, 12 Michener Boulevard, Red Deer followed by a time of remembrance at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer. The family would like to thank Dr. Colin Holmes, the caregivers and nurses on house 2600 at Extendicare Michener Hill, and the caregivers who cared for Dorothy in her own home. If desired, memorial donations in Dorothy’s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Lung Association, #2, 4342 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z6.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com

MAGA Andrew 1943 - 2013 Andrew John passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the age of 70 years. He is survived by his loving family, son Michael (Marley); daughter Micheal (Dwayne) Keim; 5 grandsons as well as numerous relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion #104, 5108 - 49 Ave., Innisfail on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy’s name may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #6, 5105 - 48 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1S9.

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at

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BAIRD Dorothy Lillian Dec. 29, 1929 - May 28, 2013

NIELSEN Eric Monto 1940 - 2013 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eric Monto Nielsen of the Alix district announce his sudden passing on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the age of 72. A funeral service for Eric will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alix Community Hall with interment to follow at the Stone Fairview Cemetery. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

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ADAMS It is with immense sadness that the family of Timothy David Adams announce his untimely passing on May 22, 2013. Born in Innisfail Alberta on September 8, 1963 he was introduced to his mother b y D r. B e a r d s w o r t h . Ti m loved to travel and in one memorable year he took 9 trips to U.S., Mexican and Carribean destinations. His favorite summer travel trips were in Canada and he often referred to B.C. as Alberta’s largest park! A proud graduate of SAIT, Tim spent his working life as a Process Operator.

Tim had a great love for boats and cars - the faster the better! And he had a great appreciation for music.

A complex, intelligent, tough and yet sensitive individual, he lived life on his terms. Tim is survived by his father and mother; Ken and Coralie Adams of Innisfail, brothers, Ken Jr. (Freda) of Red Deer and Keith of Okotoks. In lieu of flowers, please extend the hand of friendship and compassion to those in your world who may have lost their way. Memorial donations in Tim’s honor may be made to the S.P.C.A. Out of respect for Tim’s wishes there will be no funeral service.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES entrusted with arrangements.

Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

RUSSELL Ruth (Lyons) Russell graduated to her heavenly home on May 26, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born at Travers, Alberta on July 4, 1921 to Oswald and Ellen Lyons and was a sister to Clarence, Lloyd, Doug and Hazel. The Lyons family moved to the Ellice area and later to their homestead east of Ponoka where Ruth finished school and then went on to Moose Jaw to train as a nurse. Ruth loved being a nurse but took time off to marry Douglas, her husband of 55 years and to raise a family of five boys.

She later returned to nursing at the West Park Nursing home in Red Deer where she was a supervisor until she retired. She was pre-deceased by all of her siblings and her husband Douglas in February of 2004. She will be greatly missed by her children Charles (Linda) of Calgary, Dale (Majella) of Red Deer, Harvey (Laura) of Calgary, Richard (Shirley) of Calgary, and Kerry (Carol) of Edmonton and by her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on June 3, 2013 at the Parkland Funeral Home Chapel (6287 - 67A St, Red Deer) with Rev. David Panton officiating.

Graveside service to follow lunch at 3:30 at Stone Fairview Cemetery near Haynes.

Messages can be forwarded to the family c/o Charles at russell.houston@shaw.ca.

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Personals

June 1 & 2

Garrison Curling Rink 2288-47 Ave. SW Carswell’s 403-343-1614

Ms. Karen Fegan, CLGM, CT Chief Administrative Officer Box 341, 2111-20 St., Delburne, AB TOM OVO Or email: karen.fegan@delburne.ca

E2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 1, 2013 Hair Stylists

760

Oilfield

800

Central Alberta Residence Society

Proprietor Program is currently seeking “WEEKEND RESPITE” providers for 2 weekends per month, generally from Friday evening to Sunday Evening. Support and remuneration provided.

If you are prepared to share your home, provide supports to a female individual with a developmental disability, and contribute to a person’s “Quality of Life” we would like to talk with you.

This lady has requested no children, would like a small dog in the home, no cats, no stairs, quiet surroundings.

Red Deer City residents only.

For more information please contact Karla @ 403-342-4550 or direct resumes to: C.A.R.S. #101 - 5589 47 St..

Red Deer, AB T4N 1S1 or fax 403-346-8015 e-mail :karlal@carsrd.org

Farm Work

755

5

louimet@canwestdhi.com Fax: (519) 824-1330 Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Hair Stylists

760

ADAM & EVE UNISEX REQ’S F/T HAIR CUTTING PERSONNEL. Above average earnings.

Submit resume in person at Parkland Mall.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

CLASS 1 LOW BED TRUCK DRIVER HINTON, ALBERTA

Alstar Oilfield is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Team.

Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969.

ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some • weekends, daytime hrs.

Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black • You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Medical

790

A position for an RN, LPN or RDA is avail. for one day a week ( Wed.). We offer a friendly working environment and staff.

Please bring your resume to 215-5201-43rd St. Red Deer or fax to 403 341-3599

Oilfield

800

AN OIL COMPANY is seeking a contract operator with a minimum of 3 -5 years related oilfield experience for its operations in the Rocky Mountain House area. Successful candidate can expect an 8 hour/day shift on a 10 & 4 rotation. Applicants must possess all required tickets to operate and must supply truck, cell phone, cell phone booster, standard tools, 4 head monitor, complete set of PPE and computer. Interested applicants must please e-mail resume, references and current safety training certificates to: tor@gmail.com

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CanWest DHI is currently accepting applications for technician in the LaCombe area of Alberta.

This position is a contract position for up to one year (or less). The successful applicant will be responsible for the regular weighing and sampling of milk from cows in DHI herds, keeping records and statistical data, and promoting dairy herd improvement. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of the Alberta dairy industry along with excellent interpersonal skills. PC skills and a degree/ diploma in agriculture will be considered a definite asset. This position could require the occasional heavy lifting of up to 65 lbs. If you possess the right qualifications for this position, please fax or email your resume by June 7 to Larry Ouimet, Head of Human Resources at:

770

EXPERIENCED OILFIED GRADER OPERATORS REQ’D. Must have all safety tickets.

Competitive wages.

Call 403-502-1091 LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

800

Professionals

810

Oilfield

800

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

A&W GASOLINE ALLEY BOTH LOCATIONS

JUST CUTS is looking for F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.

Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494

Janitorial

Oilfield

• • •

If you have….

Minimum 5 Years with Class 1 Low Bed Experience hauling Cats, Excavators, and Side Booms Clean Abstract Winch Tractor Experience Off Road Oilfield Experience

If you Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please email your resume to: hr@alstaroilfield.com Or fax to 780-865-5829 Please Quote Job # 1036 on Resume “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while providing quality energy construction solutions” Start your career!

See Help Wanted Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

EXPERIENCED Oilfield Construction Lead Hands Experienced Oilfield Construction Labourers

Landcore Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of Rathole and Pile Driving services throughout Western Canada. We are currently seeking a full-time Journeyman or 3rd/4th Year Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Ponoka location. We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefits plan.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: - Heavy Truck and Trailer maintenance and repair - Light Duty Pick-up maintenance and repair - CVIP inspection -Heavy off-road equipment maintenance and repair Candidates should own their own tools, class 5 drivers license, Heavy Duty Trade Certification.

Experience in welding and fabrication an asset (but not necessary). Successful candidates should excel in oral communication skills, problem solving, and working with others.

To apply, either email resumes to info@ landcore.ca or fax to 403 783 2011 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

LOCAL Testing company seeking experienced Well Testers.

Positions available immediately.

Day/Night Supervisors & Assistants.

MUST HAVE valid H2S and First Aid. Competitive wages and health benefits.

Email resumes and tickets to: welltesting365@gmail. com

Industrial Painters Alstar Oilfield is looking for a highly motivated individuals to join our Team in both Hinton and Fox Creek.

Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969.

NOW HIRING FOR:

Oilfield Equipment Operator/Mechanic

For detailed job description Please email hr@alstaroilfield.com Or visit our Career Section at: www.alstaroilfield.com

- Class 3Q Driver license w/clean abstract required - Diesel mechanic experience or ticket req’d.

- Picker & Rig experience preferred - Drug testing required - Competitive pay w/ benefits Fax or Email resume only: Admin@chcinc.ca or fax: 403-343-3626 Suitable applicants will be contacted.

“Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while providing quality energy construction solutions”

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

If you have a Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please email your resume to: hr@alstaroilfield.com Please Quote Job # 1035 on Resume

Central Alberta Residence Society, a CARF accredited agency has long been recognized for providing “Quality” support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

We are currently seeking to fill a number of positions which are necessary in order to maintain the level of supports we have come to be known for.

Successful candidates will be responsible to provide personal support, supervision, and training in accordance with individuals needs and aspirations, within their home and community.

Applicants should posses prior experience in the human service field, ideally providing community based supports.

Experience with dual diagnosis, dementia, unique challenges or personal care are definite assets. Hours of work vary, with shift work and alternating weekends generally required.

What some of our employees say about their work: • Focus is on the individuals served • Everyday is different; everyday is fun • Excellent & supportive coworkers • Respected and valued for the work I do • Opportunity to provide input, have say in service delivery • Making the day meaningful for people • Flexibility If this sounds like a place you can see yourself working, contributing to the “Quality” support provided, we would like to hear from you.

Direct resumes/applications to: C.A.R.S. #101 - 5589 47 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1S1 Fax: 403-346-8015 Email: markw@carsrd.org

Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd

is looking for journeyman picker operator.Top wages/ benefits. Safety tickets req’d.

Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128 No phone calls.

SITE SAFETY SERVICES INC.

Currently accepting resumes for the following: Assistant Manager Senior Safety Supervisors Health & Safety Manager Shop Labourers All applicants must have current safety tickets for position applied for.

Email resume and Safety Tickets to: sitesafe@telusplanet.net No phone calls please.

Professionals

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PERFORMING ARTS OPERATIONS MANAGER Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) needs a F/T Operations Manager to manage the Red Deer Memorial Centre Theatre and the adjoining CAT Studios. A graduate from a recognized theatre management or arts administration program or equivalent, is required, with substantial related experience. Visit www. centralalbertatheatre.ca for a job description or mail catstudioemp@gmail.com.

Email resumes to Paolo Mancuso, President, at catstudioemp@gmail.com until June 14.

Restaurant/ Hotel

DRAGON City req’s P/T or F/T Servers. Please apply in person to Sam. JOSE JOSE LATIN RESTAURANT IS HIRING!!

Looking for a WAITRESS/WAITER Please drop off your resume at #9 7110-50 Ave or call 403-986-5673 POST-TIME LOUNGE is now accepting resumes for Bartender/Waitress Apply w/resume 3731 50 TH AVE. No phone calls please.

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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Sales & Distributors

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1693338 Alberta LTD o/a Extreme Energy Hiring Salespersons Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Good English and communication skills, Customer service oriented.

F/Time, Perm, Shifts, Weekends. Salary $14./hr E-mail: Reachiesales@gmail.com

Payroll Administrator For information on this career opportunity visit:

www.rdcrs.ab.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

820 KFC requires

DELIVERY DRIVERS

Daytime, Evening, FT & PT Shifts Available

Apply by: Fax: (403) 341-3820 or in person at Downtown KFC 4834-53 St., Red Deer Sales & Distributors

Netook Construction Ltd. is a heavy equipment contractor based in Olds, Alberta with an operating history of over 35 years. Netook Construction Ltd. is currently seeking a

LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced P/T Servers.

Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please

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CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons FOOD SERVICE SUPERVIISORS $13/hr.

4 positions. Apply at 6620 Orr Drive. Red Deer Fax: 403-782-9685 Call 403-341-3561 or apply in person

Professionals

Now accepting applications for F/T & P/T Cooks & Cashiers & for F/T Supervisors.

Please apply in person to either Gasoline Alley Location or email resume to: awwillow@rttinc.com

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CIVIL EARTHWORKS FOREMAN

Highland Green 16 HART CRES. May 30, 31 & June 1 Thurs. 4-8, Fri. 5:30 - 8 Sat. 9-2 : Car, washer, furniture, electronics, books, household misc.

Morrisroe

Pines

West Park Estates

35 MCLEVIN CRES. Fri. 31st, 5-8 & Sat. 1st, 9-4 I guarantee you will see things at this sale you have never seen before.

25 & 33 PAMELY AVE Fri. May 31, 4-7:30 Sat. 9-2. Sports,, household items, antiques, furniture, Japanese lacquer, garden

3 FAMILY SALE 33 WILTSHIRE BLVD. Sat. 1st 10-5 & Sun. 2nd 10-3 Household, furn., clothing, tools, oak armor, music, Motorhome, etc.

Inglewood

Oriole Park

116 ISHERWOOD CLOSE JUNE 4, 5 & 6 Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 10-8 Camping & sporting good, household and much mor.

#34 6220-Orr Dr. Sat. June 1, 9-5, Sun. 9-5. Party-Lite, crystal, books, household, fabric, purses, car speaker box and more

Lancaster Green 66 & 70 LEWIS CLOSE Friday 31st, 12-7, & Saturday 1st, 9-3 Multi-Family/Moving Sale Wide variety of items.

Oilfield

120 OAKWOOD CLOSE May 30, 31 & June 1. 10-6.

Children & household, computer/electronics, snow blower (Craftsman), collectibles, much more.

West Lake 131 WYNDHAM CRES. May 31& June 1 Fri. 12 - 8 & Sat. 9 - 4 Garage at FULL Capacity!

5 t.v.’s, tools, bookcase, quad cover, fountain, toys, table fire dancer, movies.

Really there is so much stuff DONT MISS Sat. 1/2 off!

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone 309-3300.

Blackfalds MULTI-FAMILY SALE 156 Westview Cres. Blackfalds Fri. 31st 3-9, Sat. 1st 9-4 Golf, craft, material, dishes, household, potato bins.

Everything must go!

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Please apply with resume with references to careers@netook.ca or fax (403) 556-6231.

No phone calls please.

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Award Winning, High Volume, Ford Dealership in Central Alberta is seeking motivated applicants for:

Sales Consultants Do you have a positive attitude and willingness to learn?

If so, we would like to talk to you.

Once in a lifetime opportunity to join the Denham Automotive group Alberta’s most respected family of automotive dealerships.

Excellent pay plan, benefits and opportunity to grow.

Apply by fax to:

Dez Lorencz (403) 227-4544 or email:

dlorencz@fourlaneford.com

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

with several years’ experience in road construction.

We are looking for an individual who has the ability to provide quality and service in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and can contribute to the success of Netook’s current and future goals.

The qualifications and responsibilities for the position include: • 7 to 10 years’ experience in civil projects (municipal and highway construction). Require earthworks knowledge from start to finish.

• Coordinate and organize equipment, personnel/crews, materials. Supervise crews of approximately 20 to 25 people.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organization skills.

• Promote a safe work environment, ensure safety of crews and compliance in areas of safety policy and procedures.

A competitive compensation package including benefits is available.

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Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time.

If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then we’re looking for you. Now hiring Canyon Champions for the following positions:

Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f Willing to work flexible hours f Safety-focused

f Team orientated f Clean Class 1 drivers abstract f Oil and Gas experience an asset

Why Canyon? f Dynamic and rapidly growing company f Premium compensation package f New Equipment

f Paid technical and leadership training f Career advancement opportunities f RRSP matching program

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We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca

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Teachers/ Tutors

FULL-TIME Temporary French Immersion Teacher Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 invites applications for a full-time temporary teaching position at École Steffie Woima Elementary School in Sylvan Lake, during the 2013-2014 school year.

The successful candidate will teach Grade 3 French Immersion. Preference will be given to candidates who have related teaching experience.

Cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related references are accepted by email only and should be forwarded to:

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CAPE Manufacturing Ltd. †is looking for: †

NOW HIRING

“B” Pressure & Journeyman Welders 2nd & 3rd Year Welding Apprentices Profit Sharing Plan & Group Benefits † resume@capemfg.ca Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Carpenters & Labourers for work in Red Deer

Apply at: Email: careers@ clarkbuilders.com Fax: 1-888-403-3051 www.clarkbuilders.com CUSTOM MUFFLER

NOW HIRING

Carpenters & Labourers for work in Red Deer

Apply at: Email: careers@ clarkbuilders.com Fax: 1-888-403-3051 www.clarkbuilders.com Start your career!

See Help Wanted

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

3rd or 4th yr. Must have Residential experience.

Fax resume to 403-347-5745

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Looking for apprentice or journeyman mechanic.

Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911 EXP’D SIDER, must have truck and tools. We pay compensation & top dollar.

Call 403-347-2522 EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call FILLED!

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(full-time position) Ponoka Composite High School

For further specifics on the above positions, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473.

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BOOTS Transport Ltd. has openings for Class 1 drivers to run the 4 Western Provinces.

Min. 2 years driving experience required.

Wage between 40-70K per year.

Fax resume to Calgary 403-238-5811 or call 403-238-5755.

Sales & Distributors

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! INDUSTRIAL painter required for a sandblasting & painting shop. Must pass drug/substance testing.

Fax resume to 403-340-3800

Is hiring for the following positions: EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & CLASS 3 OR 1 TRUCK DRIVERS For the Red Deer Area.

Email: len.chinski@lafarge.com or Fax 403-347-8060 JOURNEYMAN H.D. MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. sales lot in Innisfail. Wage range $25. - $35/hr depending on exp. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email: bouvier9@telus.net NEEDED F/T Service Person for after sales service and set up of manufactured and modular home. Must have exp. in roofing, siding, flooring, drywall, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS Licensed, 4TH YR & 3RD YR TECHNICIANS REQUIRED

Grande Prairie

Ferus’ Operations division requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our growing team to service Ferus’ expanding fleet of tractor & trailer units in our Blackfalds and Grande Prairie Bases.

Reporting to the Shop Foreman you will be responsible for a variety of duties in a service oriented environment. Working in the Oil and Gas Field you will be required to work effectively unsupervised, have good working knowledge of Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer repairs, combined with a great attitude. A CVIP inspection license or the ability to obtain one is required. Due to the nature and volume of work some overtime and on call work will be required.

“On the Auto Mile, Wetaskiwin”

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

PARTSOURCE

REQUIRES P/T DELIVERY DRIVER to work 2 days per week within the city.

Please apply at 6722 50th Ave or fax 403-309-0354 or email: ps791@cantire.ca REQUIRE EXPERIENCED STONE MASON to start immed. Also seeking experienced LABOURER. Must have valid drivers license & own transportation.

Contact 403-358-6243

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F/T bricklayers and Laborers.

Must have own transportation. Fax resume to 403-340-0762 or email resume to tom@westernmasonry.com TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Truckers/ Drivers

2nd & 3rd Year Apprentice We are looking for friendly, motivated, energetic, goal orientated team players to join our fast paced growing team!

Vessel experience is an asset.

Please forward your resume to Fax: 403-347-7867

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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 DRIVER with clean Class 1 or Class.2. Bus driver or semi driver exp. preferred Must be availl eves. and wknds. Looking for both P/T & F/T Fax resume to 347-4999 or email to: frontbus@platinum.ca

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4C’S TRAILERS in Lacombe is HIRING! We are looking for a general labourer/trailer technician.

Previous mechanical/trailer experience preferred, and ability to do heavy lifting.

Benefits after 3 months, full time Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Starting wage is $14-$16/hr. Email resume to 4cstrailers@telus.net or call 403-782-4879

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NO EXP. NECESSARY!!

F.T. position available IMMEDIATELY in hog assembly yard in Red Deer. Starting wage $12/hr. Call Rich or Paul 403-346-6934

Joffre Plant Ferus is looking for a talented and reliable full time Millwright to join our production team out of our Joffre facility. The ideal candidate must be able to work alone, with minimal supervision. They must be an open, honest team player and be willing to work with other trades.

The candidate will be responsible for: • Performing planned & breakdown maintenance; • Installing, troubleshooting & maintaining equipment based on manufacturer’s recommendations & specifications; • Conducting equipment inspections & detecting potential problems.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

830 JOIN A GREAT TEAM!!!

The candidate will require the following skills: • Millwright Journeyman Certificate; Interprovincial certificate preferred • Millwright/Heavy duty mechanic with field compression or plant experience • Basic computer skills; maintenance database knowledge preferred • A combination of other equivalences & experience may be considered • Occasional travel will be required Ferus offers competitive industry rates and an excellent benefits package, including a Group Savings Plan. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, Please email your resume by May 31st, 2013

Palliser Chevrolet

To: humanresources@ferus.com or fax 1-888-879-6125

has an immediate opening for a

Please reference: Ad #MW-JF-0513

SALES PROFESSIONAL

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

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YOU OFFER:

Truckers/ Drivers

• A team player with a commitment • Exceptional communication skills to exceptional customer service and (including computer literacy) satisfaction • Vehicle sales experience is an • A positive work attitude with strong asset but we are willing to train a work ethics suitable applicant

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Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

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PROFESSIONAL

DRIVERS WANTED

Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds base.

We offer: • Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule • Automatic pay increases • Training Completion Bonus • Daily per diem allowance • Recognition and incentive programs • Mechanic-maintained equipment • Travel Compensation PLUS: • Flexible Spending Account • Group RSP Savings Plan • Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan • Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off.

Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience.

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send your resume & driver abstract to

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 For more information

humanresources@ferus.com or by fax to 1-888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver #0513 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

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 LANCASTER AREA Lewis Close/ Law Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres./ Selkirk Blvd.

Sherwood Cres.

Clark’s

PLUMBING & HEATING CORP.

VANIER AREA

Plumbing & HVAC Service Technicians NEEDED!!!

Vanson Close/ Visser St.

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Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

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Fax Resume to 780-623-7451 or Email: sales@cpandh.ca

DEERPARK Dowler & Douglas St. Area $605.00/mo

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

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This is a Monday – Friday position located in Lac La Biche, (furnished living accommodations provided for out of town employees) Clark’s has immediate openings for qualified, experienced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Technician and Plumbers. The successful candidates will: • hold a current Journeyman’s ticket • be experienced in all aspects of HVAC or Plumbing service • must pass a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening • Provide a current Drivers Abstract • be a motivated self-starter • take pride in doing great work and willing to work long hours if needed • be energetic, positive, and keen to work with a rapidly expanding company • be 100% dedicated to customer service and satisfaction Clark’s offers top wages,10% holiday/vacation pay, overtime after 8 hrs, training, Health and Dental packages.

We are a COR Certified and ISNetworld Compliant, safety-conscious company that provides a safe and enjoyable workplace.

6 days per week Vehicle needed

CARRIERS NEEDED

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Email: jodwyer@palliserchev.com

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED To deliver the Morning Advocate.

QUALIFICATIONS Successful applicants should hold a minimum of Level 1 NCCP certification & a current clean criminal record check. The successful applicant should have the ability to work well independently & in a team environment. The competitive salary range for this position is based on the candidate’s experience & credentials.

For more info., or to submit your cover letter & resume, please contact Scott by email at: kellyshimp@gmail.com We will contact only those applicants invited for an interview. Closing Date for application is Friday June 14th, or until a suitable candidate is found.

www.ferus.com

Not all candidates will be contacted for an interview

Fax: 403-227-3195

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

The Ponoka Pool Sharks Swim Club is looking for an Assistant Coach for the 2013-2014 Season. Swim club has approx. 35 swimmers.

Training schedule runs Mon. to Thurs. 4 pm - 6 pm with optional morning workout, beginning in Sept. & ending with the provincial championships in April.

Club attends approx. 10 swim meets during the season.

• Ongoing commitment to training • Benefits Plan

PLEASE FORWARD RESUMES TO JAMES O’DWYER.

LANCASTER East half of Lampard Cres.

ALSO Landry Bend Lacey Close & Lenon Close area.

ALSO Leonard Cres. & 1 Block of Lancaster Ave. ALSO Part of Lanterman Cres.

ALSO Lamont Close

needed for the PONOKA POOL SHARKS in Ponoka, Alberta

WE OFFER: • Long established, respected dealership environment • Superior earning potential

DEER PARK AREA Dawson St. & 1 Block of Davison Dr. ALSO Dandell Close Davison Dr. & 2 blocks of Dowler St. ALSO Dunham Close ALSO Duncan Cres.

ALSO 3 blocks of West Duston St. & Dale Close ALSO Densmore Cres. & East part of Donnelly Cres.

ASSISTANT COACH

Millwright

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, this individual will be responsible for a variety of duties in a serviceoriented environment. The successful candidate will be willing to work towards their Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Technician certification and have completed at a minimum their 3rd year apprenticeship requirements. This individual must be highly motivated and mechanically inclined.

Ferus offers a competitive compensation package including a competitive base salary, bonus incentive plan & an excellent Benefits Package, including flex days, flexible spending account and a Group RSP Savings Plan.

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please email your resume

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Academic Express with class 3, air. All safety ADULT EDUCATION tickets required.

AND TRAINING Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers FALL START abstract: 403-748-3015 • Community Support Worker • Women in Trades • Math and Science in the Trades • GED classes days/ evening WELDERS WANTED For Oilfield Gov’t of Alberta Funding Manufacturing Facility may be available.

B PRESSURE JOURNEYMAN

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Western Masonry Structures

www.ferus.ca

Blackfalds

To: humanresources@ferus.com or fax 1-888-879-6125 Please reference: Ad #RDGP-MEC-0513

LOCAL drywall company looking for a shop hand / labourer. Must have valid drivers licence, vehicle, and PPE. Please fax resume to 403-346-7398

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice or Journeyman

LARGE roofing company in Red Deer is looking for person with approx 20 yrs experience in the residential shingling & exterior industry. Has abilities to detect deficiencies & correct leaks, perform preventative maintenance & warranty work.

Email resume to nickerson_shawn@ hotmail.com or fax to 403-346-7556

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

dbrackenbury@denhamford.com or Fax 780-352-0986

Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman

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SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

If you wish to be part of Ford Canada’s most highly awarded dealer, Please forward your resume to Dean Brackenbury:

www.ferus.ca

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We offer a competitive pay plan with aggressive bonus structures, plus a moving allowance/ signing bonus.

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

invites applications for the following positions:

Construction Technology Teacher

FOUNDATION COMPANY in Red Deer is currently seeking Experienced Foundation Form Workers.

Please fax resume to 403-346-5867

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Due to unprecedented demand we need to add (2) techs to our service operations.

We have 22 fully equipped service bays, state of the art equipment, and a positive supportive management team.

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WOLF CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

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Business is booming!!

Shawn Russell, Associate Superintendent People Services Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 Email: careers@ chinooksedge.ab.ca For information on Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73, please check our website (www.chinooksedge.ab.ca).

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 6, 2013.

The successful applicant will possess a valid Alberta Teacher Certificate, and be required to provide a criminal record check and a child intervention (welfare) check. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file.

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WEST 285 Ltd. o/a Perfume from the Ocean & Cosmetics in Red Deer, req’s F/T Shift Supervisor w/1 - 2 yrs. exp. $17.50/hr. Email: west285ltd@gmail.com

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Sunterra Meats Ltd. in Trochu is looking for a Sales Manager or Sales Manager Trainee. Successful candidate needs to have good computer skills, good communication skills and be able and willing to learn a new position. Previous experience in Sales is preferable. On the job training will be provided.

Competitive salary and benefits. For more information call Trish at 403-442-4202. Interested applicants send resume to trish.hyshka@sunterra.ca, fax to 403-442-2771.

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Sales & Distributors

********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

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Casual Positions:

Permanent P/T Dietary Evenings Must be able to work in a team environment.

Mandatory criminal record check for successful applicants. First Aid, WHMIS and Food Safe training an asset. Salary & benefits according to Union Scale.

Please apply in writing to Denise Cooper, Lodge Manager, 4820 - 33 St. R.D. or by fax to 403-343-1063

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR REQUIRED AT THE RED DEER COLLEGE Brookfield Johnson Controls provides workplace management services for real estate portfolios in Canada. Our team is over 1,400 people strong and growing, taking the newest technologies indoors to help plant the seeds of sustainable, green innovation.

Our streamlined, specialized services delivered by our hand-picked team have made us the Canadian leader in our field.

What Makes Us Attractive

$18.36/hr. + bonuses. Red Deer distribution company beginning 3rd. successful year of growth in the Red Deer area. We are currently seeking energetic individuals looking to get ahead. Positions include: Water quality advisers, customer service and general labor. P/T & F/T positions avail. Rapid advancement avail.

Please call between 10 am -6 pm 403-356-0330 HYDROPONIC PLANTERS 30 outer containers, culture pots, water indicators & clay pellets. $75 obo.

403-342-0878

LOOKER OFFICE FURNITURE

Immediate openings, $16 base/appt., Conditions apply, no exp. nec., training given 403-755-6711 www.summeropenings.ca/

is looking for an OFFICE FURNITURE Optimization - it means INSTALLER getting the very best out of everything and that carries If you have a clean drivers licence, are hard working, through all that we do. flexible and have a positive In return for your best, attitude this job could be we give you: for you.

Team work and a great • Competitive Base Salary work ethic is a must! This & Compensation Programs full-time position is for • Work Life Balance install and delivery of • Attractive Annual Incentive commercial furniture.

Program Please email resume to • Flexible Benefits Package • R e w a r d i n g R R S P & ac@lookeroffice.ca or drop off to #3-7429-50th Ave. Savings Plans

DISPATCHER req’d.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

LOOKING FOR A P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REP in a green drycleaning plant.

Must be able to work some evenings until 7 p.m. & some Saturdays.

Call Shannon 403-550-7440

Customer sales/service

SUMMER WORK

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DSM INC.

looking for laborers, in the Innisfail area.

Salary is $14.75/hr. Fax resume to: 403-314-0676.

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EARN EXTRA CASH!!!

• The Red Deer Advocate is looking for friendly and outgoing telephone sales people to join our team.

Work 3-4 days per week 4:00 - 8 :00 p.m Great earning potential for the right person.

If this is for you please drop off your resume at: The Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer or email to: dsibbet@ reddeeradvocate.com or rholt@reddeeradvocate.com F/T Food Service Supervisor 1 position $13.00/hr.

F/T Food counter attendants 3 positions $11/hr.

1105903 AB Ltd. o/a Eckville Gas & Snacks, 5008 - 48 St. Eckville, AB T0M 0X0 F/T Retail Trade Supervisor 1 position $14.88/hr.

F/T Food Service Supervisor 1 position $13/hr.

F/T Food counter attendant 2 positions $11.50/hr 1105903 AB LTD. o/a Alhambra corner Hwy.11 R R 54 AB TOM OCO F/T Retail Trade Supervisor 1 position $14.88hr.

F/T food service supervisor, 2 positions $13/hr.

F/T food counter attendants 4 positions $11.50/hr 1373883 AB Ltd. o/a Caroline Gas & Snacks. #1 4903 50 Ave. Caroline AB T0M 0M0 Please send resumes by e-mail, mail, fax or in person Fax: 403-746-3229 shinbukap@hanmail.net or mail to Box 506 Eckville T0M 0X0 until June 14, 2013 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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

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High Paying Entry Level Positions

Dietary Aid/ Housekeeping Must be able to work in a team environment.

Mandatory criminal record check for successful applicants. First Aid, WHMIS and Food Safe training an asset. Salary according to Union Scale.

Please apply in writing to Lisa Manning-Eaton, Lodge Manger, 4277 - 46A Ave. R,D, or by fax to 403-343-1728

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Qualifications: Experience with the operation of skid steer loader, snow plow truck, sander and landscape equipment mowers.

Mechanically inclined capable to service and do minor repairs to the Central Alberta’s Largest above equipment a Car Lot in Classifieds definite asset.

Must be available to work some extreme overtime hours during the winter snow removal season and participate NEWSPAPER in on call rotation.

CARRIERS Some heavy labour is required at times must REQUIRED be physically capable of performing duties For afternoon Team player able to delivery work alone with minimal supervision once per week Clean drives abstract and background check In the towns of: will be required Candidate must be able to adhere to company Blackfalds safety regulations and Lacombe policies.

This is a full time position with full benefits. All uniforms, safety equipment and tools will be supplied.

We also offer annual safety footwear contribution.

Candidates please apply online at: www.brookfieldjohnson controls.com/our-careers/ F/T sales and customer service associate, bilingual French/English an asset.

Hourly wage plus benefits. email: careers@buyairsoft.ca

Fluid Experts Ltd.

Is seeking to hire Shop Hand for our Red Deer location. This position is a fulltime and is a salary based position with company benefits. Duties include maintain shop and inventories, loading of trucks with fluid products and blending of KCl products in shop. This is a 24 hr on call basis position when on duty. Ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude with a class 1 license with fluid hauling experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING

Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s F/T kitchen staff, servers and front counter staff.

Must be avail. eves and wknds. Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person IN SERVICE SHOP, exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld. Apply fax 403-341-5622

Ponoka Stettler

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

Now Hiring Customer Service Representative Act as first line of support for all distribution related functions for Chatters Salons Place salon orders document accordingly, issue credits, track discrepancies, communicate promotions, updates, weekly presells, store challenges & store input with appropriate personnel Communications with district managers, salon owners & managers, Chatters Distribution & Chatters Canada personnel Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, time management & interpersonal skills required Benefits, competitive wage, perks Apply with resume to: careers@chatters.ca Fax (403)347-7759 Online at www.chatters.ca

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

TRAINING CENTRE 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)

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

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CLASSIFICATIONS 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 location.†

CONTRACT SALES ADMINISTRATOR P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REP 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.

Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

Employment Training

900

SAFETY COURSES to meet your needs.

Standard First Aid , Confined Space Entry, H2S Alive and Fire Training are courses that we offer on a regular basis.

As well, we offer a selection of online Training Courses.

For more information check us out online at www.firemaster.ca or call us at 403 342 7500.

You also can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @firemasterofs.

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ANTIQUE AUCTION

REMINDER BUD HAYNES SPECIAL GUN AUCTION Sat. June 1, 2013 @ 9 am Bay 4, 7429 49 Ave. Red Deer. PREVIEW: Sat. June 1, 8 - 9 am Ph: 403-347-5855 www.budhaynesauctions.com

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 MAMMA MIA !!

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Eavestroughing

1130

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

Handyman Services

1200

Massage Therapy

1280

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 5003-50 St. 403-348-5650

FANTASY

VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

International ladies

1165

ASIAN MZ. REIKO 587-377-1298 Avail. days

1280

Selling by Totally Unreserved Auction Unit #43 being a Park Model Mobile Home & Lot Located in Phase 2 of the Gated Community of Whispering Pines at Pine Lake, Alberta which is adjacent to the Golf Course, Club House, Restaurant and Several Other Amenities.

MASSAGE

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

Painters/ Decorators

1310

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Bicycles

1540

MATCHING DELSOL 1xi 2.0 Bicycles, 20 & 22 in.

1590

1372

RED DEER’S BEST

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as yard landscaping, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring Call James 403-341-0617 SENIORS need a HELPING HAND? Cleaning, cooking companionship - in home or in facility.

Call 403-346-7777 or visit helpinghands.com for info.

Yard Care

1430

BEYOND THE HEDGE. Weekly/Bi-weekly & holiday mows still avail.

Call 403-596-6856 LAWN AERATING Call 403-304-0678 LAWN/HEDGE Trimming Services. Call Paul, local Red Deer # 587-679-0917 ROTOTILLING, power raking, aerating & grass cutting. Reasonable rates. 403-341-4745

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COMPUTER Chair, $20; Corner computer stand, $20; 403-986-2849 GOLF carry bag $25 obo; Action Spy books, 4 boxes $60 obo 403-782-3847

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

DOWNTOWN

(Silversands Apt) Avail now, 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 2 appl, laundry in bldg, $950 + pwr, $900 SD, N/S, No pets, PM 303 ~ 304, 4814 - 46 St Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

Riverfront Estates

Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1245 or $1270 along the river.

SD $1000. avail. June 7, 403-304-7576 347-7545

SYLVAN LAKE

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CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Acreages/ Farms

3010

EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW ON ACREAGE IN RED DEER. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, rent $2000 + DD Avail. now. 403-346-5885

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Avail. June 1st 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appl, 2 balconies, 2 parking stalls, $1200 + pwr, $1150 SD, N/P, N/S, PM 426 ~ 108, 3 Broadway Rise ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

WESTPARK

11/2 blocks west of hospital!

3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. balcony, no pets, n/s, rent $1245 SD $1000.

Avail. July 1, 403-304-7576, 347-7545

WOODLAND MANOR (Innisfail) 2 units avail July 1st, newly built, adults only bldg, 2 bdrm, 6 appl, central vac, patio, $1000 + pwr, $950 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 516 ~ 106, 5205 Woodland Rd Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

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Cats

1830

FREE to good home, 2 wonderful indoors cats, orange tabby brothers, 5 yrs. old, very social, food and access. incld.

403-341-5104 350-5524 KITTENS TO GIVE AWAY. 403-597-9243

1840 1860

FREE Briarwood pool table

by Brunswick 100” x 55”, GONE

& one grey pair.†$25 a pair.

Call (403) 342-7908.

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1620

FORKLIFT, Komatsu, single mast, gas engine. $2500. 403-347-6455

EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Firewood

1660

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

BLACKFALDS

Avail June 1st. 3 bdrm, 1 bath main floor, separate entrances, 6 appl, newly reno’d, $1350 + 60% util, $1300 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 565 ~ 25 Silver Drive ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

ORIOLE PARK

Avail June 1st, 3 bdrm, 1 bath 1/2 duplex, 2 appl, $1200 + util, $1150 SD, small pet ok with fee, N/S, PM 295 ~ 225 Overdown Dr Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca WESTPARK, entire house 5 bdrms., 2 baths, new carpet/paint, fireplace, dble. garage, RV parking, private yard, all appls., $1450 + utils.

N/S, no pets. Avail. July 1 Call Alex @ 403-519-2944 gordonalexandercameron @gmail.com

Condos/

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Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Mauricia 403-340-0225

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

4 PLEX in Normandeau, 2 bdrm, 4 appls, water, sewer & garbage incld’d, fenced yard, no pets, $900 rent/s.d. 403-788-3980 or 403-357-4094 ACROSS from park, 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls. Rent $975/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. now or June 1. 403-304-5337

GLENDALE

2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $950 incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail.

July 1. 403-304-5337

HIGHLAND GREEN

(Liberty Place) Avail June 1st, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl, storage shed, carport, $1025 incl water, $975 SD, small pet ok with fee, N/S, PM 561 ~ L02, 6547 - 59 Ave ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

GOLF CLUB SET Townhouses RIGHT HANDED King Kong Driver, 2 BDRM. Condo, 1.5 bath, Callaway 3 Wood, Ping near Collicutt & SE shopping Eye 2 Style Irons, 3-PW, PARKVALE 2 bdrm. lower centre. 6 appls. $1095/mo BECU. 52 & 56 Degree Wedges, Wilson Harmonizer $875 d.d. NO PETS, N/S, level duplex, 4 appls. close to trails, N/S, no pets. $800 Avail.

July 1.

Putter. Like new TNT + utils. 403-346-4297 403-342-0587, 391-9058 cart bag. $80 for all.

SOLD ALIX: 2 bdrm. 1 bath, 5 appls, shows like new.

Looking for a new pet? $1000 + utils. Avail. June Suites Check out Classifieds to 1, 403-341-9974 find the purrfect pet.

Open House: June 1st & 8th or by Appointment from WORLD famous, 2 com1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. partment, 4 man, RUBBER RAFT. Can attach motor to Real Estate Transaction back. Used only once. are being Handled by $200. 403-343-0858 Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556

PAINTING BY DAVE frames, red and silver, 21 VII MASSAGE Interior, Exterior, New spd., light weight. New Feeling over Construction. Comm/Indust. $750 ea. now $100 ea. whelmed?

2 Journeyman w/over 50 403-347-4896 yrs exp. %15 discount for Hard work day? seniors. Free estimates.

Pampering at its work guaranteed. We best. #7 7464 Gaetz Allcarry Clothing WCB & Liability Ave. www.

Insurance. 403-307-4798 viimassage.biz MEN’S HONDO BRAND In/Out Calls to COWBOY BOOTS. Seniors’ Size 8.5 D. One brown pair Hotels. 403-986-6686 Services

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

Escorts

Massage Therapy

BUSY B’S HANDYMAN Misc.

SERVICES LTD. Services Spring & summer bookings.

Res./com. Your full service handyman. Brian 403-598-3857

SPEAKER w/Ipod hookup $30 obo; Ipod docking station stereo $30; X box with 6 games $60 obo; PS 2 w/6 games $60 obo 403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

rentals

SHELTIES 4M, 1F, vet checked, ready to go $500/ea.

403-722-3204 846-0198

ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Rimbey, Alberta License No. 165690 (403) 843-2747 Sale Site 1-855-783-0556 Toll Free E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: www.allenolsonauction.com

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

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MAGNAVOX am/fm radio with cassette player $20 . ***SOLD***

Dogs

CLASSIFICATIONS

1010

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1900

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

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Travel Packages

3 BDRM, 3 bath home , NEW twin fitted and flat s h e e t s e t , p i l l o w c a s e , nice deck, new paint & carpet, c r e a m , 8 0 % c o t t o n for over 40 couple with no pets at 7316-59 Ave. $15 403-309-7787 Rent $1500/Sec. $1500.

VINYL FENCING material, Ph: 403-341-4627 Manufactured privacy & picket models, 3 bdrm. house in Discount pricing. Ltd. amt.

Homes Lacombe, 1 bath, fenced in stock. 43-347-6455 yard, workshop, garden 3 BDRM. furnished, Main shed, $1100/mo. SD ST. Condor, 15 mins E. of same, utils. not incld.

Musical Rocky. Fenced yard. $800 403-391-6512 + DD & utils. 6 appls. Refs Instruments 4 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 required. 403-877-4601 GUITAR, Black Segovia, appls, garage $1695 mo.

GLENDALE 403-782-7156 357-7465 like new. $150.

Avail. July 15th, 3 bdrm, 403-343-0858 1.5 bath mobile home, 8 LACEY CLOSE 4 appl, 2 sheds, fenced Beautiful Home yard, $1175 + util, $ 1125 Pets & 4 bright bdrms, 3 full baths, fenced yard, double garage. SD, N/S, under 12’ pet ok Supplies with fee, PM 448 5†appls. In-suite laundry. www.bigstrapperauctions.net ~ 1007, 7050 Gray Dr ~ No pets. N/S. $2495 & GORGEOUS KITTENS 403-304-4791 Sim Mgmt & Realty UTIL, SD $2495. Avail NOW. Calico, Orange, & Cream 403-340-0065 ext 412 Colour. Free to good home. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Bud Haynes & www.simproperties.ca or 403-396-9554 403-782-3130

For More Information, Photos & the Terms & Conditions, please view our website at www.allenolsonauction.com

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Household Furnishings

Sunday, June 2nd, 1 p.m.

Moose Hall, 2 miles South of Ponoka, Hwy 2A. Drop leaf tables, round oak table, dressers, gramophone, wardrobes, glassware, tins, railroad lamp, large dinner bell, lamp lighter, clock, wash stand, piano stool, chairs, ladies hanky’s, old violins, lamps & lanterns, trunks, antique clothes, kitchen hooiser, old wooden box for back of antique car, copper boilers, galvanized wash tubs, oak display cases, old radios, garden benches, salt & pepper shakes, and much more.

Check website for full listing

Pine Lake, Alberta Sunday, June 16, 2013 Time: 1:00 p.m.

1000-1430

1710

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

Unreserved Real Estate Acreage Sale Sporting for Barrie Wilson Goods

Daily The Red Deer Advocate Daily The publishes Red Deer Advocate advertisements from companies and corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

1680

21” POULL Self Propelled Lawn Mower. $100. SOLD

Household Appliances

920

Career Planning

Garden Supplies

15’ LAUREL LEAF WILLOW 6-8’ NORTHWEST POPLAR & BROOK POPLAR Beautiful trees. You dig.

Please phone 403-302-1919

stuff

offers a variety of

To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS BOWDEN RIMBEY

900

SAFETY

OILFIELD SERVICES INC.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Employment Training

278950A5

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HALMAN Heights

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1445 SD $1000 avail. July 1.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545

CITY VIEW APTS.

Clean, quiet, newly reno’d adult building. Rent $850, S.D. $700. Avail. June 1.

Near hospital. No pets 403-340-1032 or 318-3679

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UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION

TUESDAY, June 11, 2013 8:00 a.m.

9320 – 52 Street SE., CALGARY

Selling on behalf of Service Alberta; FortisAlberta; Wheatland County; City of Medicine Hat; Mountain View County; Kneehill County; AltaLink; Oakcreek Golf & Turf Inc.; Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Okotoks Rentals & other consignors.

Partial Listing: MOTOR GRADERS & SCRAPERS: (2) 2005 Cat 14H VHP’s; 2004 Cat 14H VHP; 2000 Cat 143H VHP; Champion 730; Cat 627F; Deere 762. WHEEL LOADERS: 2006 Deere 624J; Deere 644E; (2) Case 621’s; Case 821; Cat 920 Case 321; Dresser 520; Hyundai 740-7. EXCAVATORS: 2004 Bobcat 442; Hitachi EX-30. SKID STEERS: 2009 J.D. CT315 Track. . TRACTORS & FARM: 2008 New Holland TD5050 MFWD FEL Tractor; J.D. 930 Disc Bine; J.D. 735 Disc Bine; New Holland 1431-1 Disc Bine; Super 1049 Self Propelled 160 Bale Stacker; Waconia Mfg. 60’ Stainless Steel Elevator; Waconia Mfg. 50’ Stainless Steel Elevator; 10” Powered Distributor; Crippen Vibratory Conveyor; J.D. 1600A 14’ Mower Conditioner.

GRAVEL TRUCKS: 2008 IHC 7500 T/A; (3) 2007 Mack CV713 T/A’s; 2007 Sterling LT9513 T/A; 2006 Freightliner FL 80 T/A; 2000 GMC C8500 T/A Sanding Truck.

TRUCK TRACTORS: 2008 Volvo 670 T/A; Freightliner FL112 T/A; IHC 8100 T/A; Mack CH613 T/A; MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS: 2003 & 2002 Peterbilt 330 S/A Van Bodies; 2000 Freightliner FL80 S/A Service; (2) 98 Freightliner FL70 S/A Van Bodies; GMC Top Kick Tow Truck; IHC 4700 T/A Van Body. TANK TRUCKS: 2000 GMC C8500 T/A Jetter Flush; IHC Van Tank. SERVICE TRUCKS: 2008 Ford F550 w/Stellere Picker; 2002 GMC Extended Cab. TRAILERS: 2012 Mac Triaxle Walking Floor; 2010 Load Max Triaxle; (2) 2002 Parco-Hesse T/A 14 Bay Beverage Trailers; Mond Triaxle Pipe; Arnes T/A Lowboy; Great Dane 53’ Van; (4) 2013 Southland 18’ T/A Flat Decks; 2008 Factory Outlet S/A Utility; 2007 Load Trail T/A Dump; 2006 Universal Exiss STK/20 T/A Gooseneck Stock; 2004 Mustang 24’ T/A Gooseneck Office/Auction Trailer. EMERGENCY VEHICLES: (2) Chev Van Body Emergency Vehicles; IHC Ladder; Ford 900 Ladder; GMC Pumper; FORKLIFT & PLATFORM LIFTS: Cat 5,000 LB; TMC Forklift; JLG 40H 4x4; Grove SM3884E Scissor. LAWN: 2001 New Holland MC35 Ride On; J.D. L130 Tractor; (2) Jacobsen Greensking Reel Mowers; Toro 2300D Reel; Sovema Flail; Ryan Aerator. LIGHT TRUCKS & CARS: 2003 GMC 2500 HP; 2002 Chev 2500 & 1500; 2001 GMC 4x4; 2000 Ford F150 4x4; Chysler Acclaim Sedan. RECREATION: 99 Gulf Stream Sun Voyageur Millennium Motor Home; 90 Supra TS65M Boat c/w Monster Tower, Storage Containers, Club Car Carry All Beverage Cart; Electric Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles. Quantity of New Unused Wild-Kat Skid Steer Attachments. Quantity of Commercial & Party Tents, Etc.

UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION WEDNESDAY June 12, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Magna Fab Inc. 5351 - 94 Ave SE, Calgary

Partial Listing: 2010 Mobile Nitrogen Membrane Unit c/w Cummins 1000 KW Generator, Sullaire 1150 CFM Compressor, 600 HP Electric Drive Motor, Genron Nitrogen Membrane System, Capable of Producing 95% to 98% Pure Nitrogen From Atmospheric Air, Mounted On 48’ Modified T/A Enclosed Trailer w/Lift Off Enclosure; Snow Melting Machine; Toyota FDU70 8,000 LB Forklift; 2010 Toyota Tundra Platinum 4x4; 2007 Toyota TRD Sport 4x4; 2007 Toyota Tacoma P/U; Large Quantity of Miller Welders, Welding Tables, Pipe Threaders, Quantity of 50 LB Drums Calgon Carbon For Air Filtration, Quantity of 3/4” Ceramic Balls For Air Filtration, Grinders, Clamps, Curtains, Gullco Electrode Stabilizing Ovens, Pipe Spoolers c/w Work Stations, Rolling Storage Racks, Metal Cutting Saws, Cordless Drills, Socket Sets, Tap & Die Sets, Office Furniture, Etc. For a comprehensive brochure please call Canadian Public Auction Ltd. 403-2696600 or 800-786-0857. Home Page at www.canadianpublicauction.com G.S.T. applies. A 10% handling fee applies to each lot selling for $5,000.00 or less, a 2.5% handing fee applies to each lot selling greater that $5,000.00 with a cap of $1,000.00 per lot. Live Internet Bidding www.canadianpublicauction.com all internet purchases are subject to an internet buyer’s fee & a deposit may be required depending on your purchase history. Auction License # 200278, AMVIC License # 200279.

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Houses For Sale

4020

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

Cars

5030

Motorcycles

5080

DOWNTOWN

A HALF DUPLEX HOME located @ 4624-46A Ave. Close, Sylvan Lake, AB. The 980 sq. ft. main flr. living room, dinette, kitchen with oak cabinetry, 1 average size bdrm., a master bdrm. & 4 piece main bathroom. Recent GOLF, SKI, HIKE, updates incl. 3 windows, HOSPITAL NORTH appliances, roof, toilet WATER SPORTS, etc.

(Victoria Apts) Avail June 1st & f l o o r i n g . F u l l h e i g h t WHITEFISH, MT. 1 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 2 appl, concrete bsmt. is partly laundry in bldg, adults only, d e v e l o p e d w i t h f a m i l y Townhouse in Mountain $775 + pwr, $725 SD, room, spare room, mePark subdivision. Over N/S, No pets, PM 479 c h a n i c a l r o o m , & 1 3700 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms & ~ 10, 5110 - 43 St ~ complete bdrm. & 3 piece 3.5 baths. Features include Sim Mgmt & Realty bathroom. 1-403-887-2693 22’ vaulted ceiling in Great 403-340-0065 ext 412 Room with floor-to-ceiling MASON MARTIN HOMES stone fireplace, hardwood www.simproperties.ca New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft. floors, Dacor stainless INNISFAIL 3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900. steel appliances, in-floor 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 appl, Dbl. att. garage. radiant heat, walk-out laundry in bldg, $750 + 403-588-2550 lower level & more. Slate pwr, $700 SD, No pets, spa shower & large walk-in MASON MARTIN HOMES N/S, PM 34 ~ 203, 5604 closets with built-in cabiNew bi-level, 1400 sq.ft.

50 Ave ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty Dbl. att. garage. $409,900. netry. House is fully wired 403-340-0065 ext 412 for surround sound, 403-588-2550 www.simproperties.ca security smart home.

L A R G E 2 b d r m . b s m t . MASON MARTIN HOMES $599,900 suite in Blackfalds, own New bungalow 1350 sq.ft.

For more information call Dbl. att. garage. entrance, washer, dryer, 403-396-5516.

403-588-2550 fridge, stove, utils. incld, 403-782-7745 MUST SELL LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. New 2 Storey 1550 sq.ft SUITES. 25+, adults only 3 bdrm, bonus room, 2.5 n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 bath, $379,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550 Avail July 1st, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 appl, FREE laundry in bldg, adults only, $750 + pwr, $700 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 19 ~ 8, 5340 - 47 Ave Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

2005 MINI COOPER lthr., 5 spd, 77596 kms, $17888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900. 21,400 kms. $6,250 OBO 587-877-4232, Will

2005 BMW Z-4 3.0i 6 speed, lthr., $22,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 KAWASAKI Ninja, 10,300 kms. $4,700.

403-597-5972

Motorhomes

2001 HONDA S2000.

403-588-6294

MORRISROE MANOR

NEW, classy 1286 sq. ft. bungalow, situated in a 1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. quiet cul de sac in PONOKA. RAYMOND SHORES Adult bldg. N/S No pets Open plan with plenty of GULL LAKE, 403-755-9852 n a t u r a l l i g h t , v a u l t e d 2012 Park model home, on ceilings, 2 bedrooms plus professionally landscaped OPPOSITE HOSPITAL den and 2 full bathrooms. lot. Fully furnished.

Large adult 2 bdrm. apt., U p g r a d e s i n c l u d e o a k Too many extras to list. balcony, No pets. $800 cabinets, maple hardwood, 403-350-5524 for details. rent/SD, heat/water incld., gas fireplace, main floor 403-346-5885 laundry, mud room and 3 PENHOLD 1 bdrm., incl. car garage. The roomy Lots For basement is ready for your heat/ water. $685 avail.

June 1, no pets 403-348-6594 d e s i g n . P l e a s e e m a i l Sale PONOKA, lrg. 1 bdrm apt. secura@telus.net or call (780) 699 6866 for more incld’s, laundry & all utils. info. Only $379,000. $750. Avail. immed.

403-993-3441, 637-2591 OPEN HOUSE MASON MARTIN HOMES SUNNYBROOK 1-5, Sat. 1st & Sun. 2nd 1 bdrm. apt. avail. May 15 639 Oak St. Springbrook Water & heat incld, clean 403-588-2231 and quiet, great location, LOVE GOLF? no pets. 403-346-6686 Walk-out view lot (.40 acres) overlooking pond, backing W. at Wolf Creek Village.

Power, municipal water & 1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, sewer to be connected. 10 N/S. No pets. yr. Golf membership avail.

403-596-2444 valued $30,000. Controls in place to protect your REDUCED investment. 403-782-4599 Roommates 486 Wishart St., Red Deer 6 yr old 3 bdrm + office/den Wanted 1300 sq. ft. bi-level. Maple hardwood, 5 piece ensuite MATURE responsible with jetted tub, fireplace, female to share fully furnished owner occupied wet bar, finished oversized garage, underground townhouse in Anders. sprinklers, central vac, in-floor $525 SD. $525 rent, all heat, water softener. Kitchen inclusive 403-963-1229 FINANCIAL has maple cabinets, stainCLASSIFICATIONS less appls, breakfast bar & Rooms pantry. Fenced yard, deck 4400-4430 & ground level stone patio.

For Rent All appls. & window coverings incl. $ 472,000. Call CLEAN, quiet, responsible, 403-597-1149 or 403-304-8002 Money Furn. $525. 403-346-7546

1996 CONCORD Chrysler p.w., p.d., leather, 4 dr., , works good. 219,000 kms. $1200. obo ***SOLD***

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Mobile Lot

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RISER HOMES

BLACKFALDS: Bungalow, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, front. att. garage. Many upgrades. Blow-out price, $319,900. Includes. legal fees, GST & appls.

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Realtors & Services

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RARE 1989 Camaro 1LE, only 87,000 km. 5 psd., 305 tune port injection, chip, 3” exhaust, original paint. New tires. $15,000 obo 403-597-9523

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1998 Moduline 16x76. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 7 appls.

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2009 FORD MUSTANG Shelby GT 500 16163 kms lthr., $39888. 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

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NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft.

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2007 MERCEDES BENZ B 200 5 speed, $8,888.

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2002 EXPLORER. Sleeps 6, awning, stove, fridge, furnace, microwave & other extras. $3500 obo SOLD

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Sea Doo Wake 430 Boat 430 H.P. twin Rotax motors & jet pumps, low hours, like new. Priced to sell $24,900 O.B.O. 403-350-1007 782-3617

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2005 TRIPLE E Senator, 28’ Ford V010 chassis, w/car dolly. no slide-out, $35,000. 403-350-0542

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Fox News Channel anchor Megyn Kelly said Friday that she’s offended by a male colleague’s suggestion that children of working mothers don’t fare as well as children with stay-at-home moms.

A Pew Research Center study released this week showing that women are now the primary breadwinners in 40 per cent of households with children ignited a sharp debate on Fox with two of the network’s most prominent women taking on male colleagues.

It culminated in an electric on-air exchange Friday among Kelly, Fox contributor Erick Erickson and anchor Lou Dobbs.

The debate also included with the unusual — for Fox — use of President Barack Obama as a symbol of success.

“What makes ‘WHAT MAKES YOU you dominant and me submisDOMINANT AND ME sive and who died and made SUBMISSIVE AND WHO you scientist-inDIED AND MADE YOU chief?” Kelly SCIENTIST-IN-CHIEF.’ said to Erickson.

— MEGYN KELLY Dobbs had FOX NEWS ANCHOR convened a panel with three other men who bemoaned the study’s findings Wednesday on the Fox Business Network. Juan Williams said the study showed that “something’s gone terribly wrong in American society and it’s hurting our children.” Pollster Doug Schoen suggested that the social order is being undermined.

Erickson said that in nature, the male is typically dominant. He later wrote that children in a twoparent traditional household will more often than not be more successful than children of single or gay parents.

“We should not kid ourselves or scream so loudly in politically correct outrage to drown the truth,” Erickson wrote on his redstate.com blog. “Kids most likely will do best in households where they have a mom at home nurturing them while dad is out bringing home the bacon.”

Fox prime-time host Greta Van Susteren blogged in response: “Have these men lost their minds?” She wrote that the next thing they’ll have “is a segment to discuss eliminating women’s right to vote.”

Erickson told Kelly on Friday that it’s not healthy for society when the roles of men and women in the family are interchangeable.

Kelly said plenty of data suggest that children in homes with homosexual parents or working mothers are as healthy and able to thrive in society as children with stay-at-home moms. Kelly, a mother of two, dismissed Erickson’s contention that he wasn’t judging others.

“I don’t like what you wrote one bit,” she said.

“I think you are judging people. You sound like somebody who is judging but wants to come out and say ’I’m not, I’m not, I’m not but let me judge, judge, judge. And, by the way, it’s science and facts, facts, facts.’ But this is a list of studies saying your science is wrong and your facts are wrong.”

Erickson criticized “politically motivated” studies.

Dobbs, for his part, was interrupted by Kelly when he decried damage done to society by the breakup of marriages and the rise of single-person households.

“Why are you attributing that to women in the workforce?” Kelly said.

Dobbs said, “Let me just finish what I’m saying, if I may, oh dominant one.”

“Excuse me?” Kelly replied, her eyebrows rising.

Kelly told the men that 50 and 60 years ago there was a wide belief in society that the children of interracial marriages were inferior.

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E6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 1, 2013

Friend with benefits doesn’t want to lose benefits Dear Harlan; I recently got involved with a guy Is 15 years difference too much? I know that the whom I have been off-and-on hooking up with. bigger the difference in age, the less chance the relaWe both don’t want to be in a relationship, but I tionship has to last. What’s your opinion on this? sort of have feelings for him. It’s not like we want to My ex-boyfriend and I ended our relationship in date, but we do have some investment in each other.

January. After the breakup, I feel I have a wall, and I don’t really know what to do. Should I I don’t know if I don’t like this older man, continue on with him, or should I just end though he’s handsome and very talented, it here and now? or if it’s the wall preventing me from openIt seems hard to get rid of him, but ing up to a fulfilling relationship with kind at the same time, part of me feels like I and sincere people. — Walled should. — Hung Up on a Hook Up Dear Walled; If you were 15 dating a Dear Hung Up; Yes, it’s very hard to 30-year-old, I’d think age was an issue (and get rid of a man who likes having sex with so would the police), but you’re a mature you. woman who knows what she wants.

It’s also hard to stop hooking up with If Veggie Man turns you on, enjoy him. a friend when you don’t believe you have If he lives to 95, you can have 30 years of better options. And I know you don’t bebliss with your hot older man. lieve you have better options because if As long as he treats you with kindness, you did, you would stop this immediately. respects your boundaries and encourages Until you stop hooking up with him, you to be your best, I don’t see a problem. you’ll be emotionally (and physically) unAs for the walls, give them time. Date HARLAN available for other men to date you. Unhim. Have fun. And see where it goes.

COHEN til you demand something better from Practice dating a man who treats you well, him, you won’t get it. The only chance you and see how it feels. Then see if you’re have of salvaging a relationship with him able to open up and break down the walls. or anyone else is to stop hooking up with this friend.

Dear Harlan; I am a second-year college student, and If you want something better, stop hooking up, and I’m experiencing emotions of loneliness and homestart dating other men. If you want to be in a rela- sickness that I did not experience last year. tionship with this friend, tell him so. And if you don’t I can’t stand the dorms I’m living in right now. I know what you want, keep your pants on, have fun can’t stand the dirty kitchen, broken plumbing, inbeing single and take time to figure it out. considerate staff, bathrooms that are always clogged, Dear Harlan; A man I met recently is courting me. people having sex in the bathroom, doors that loudly He is 15 years older than me, 60, though he looks slam late at night and crappy lighting in the rooms. good for his age. He works out, is a vegetarian and Home is close, only 30-40 minutes away. I’m conhas lots of energy. sidering just cancelling my contract and moving back

HELP

home so I can just commute to school.

I’m involved with one club and internship. That has been giving me something to look forward to every week. However, I still miss my friends from last year a lot. I also miss my friends from back home.

Academically, I feel fine, but I feel like I’m lacking a proper social life. I’m considering seeing a counselor.

I also feel like moving back home would fix the majority of my problems, but I’m not sure. I will be talking to one of the residential-life directors this week. However, I’m nervous that he won’t take my complaints and issues seriously.

Please let me know if you have any advice. Thank you! — Slumping Dear Slumping; Going home won’t get you more involved. It will just give you better plumbing and a lower likelihood of hearing sex in the bathroom (hope it never happens). It won’t help you figure out how to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Why not move to a different floor or building with a clean kitchen and a working toilet?

Home is not a solution — it’s an escape. Use this time in your life as a challenge for yourself to work through the uncomfortable. Pick two more clubs or organizations and get involved. Talk to the resident director and ask for help. Find an upperclassman, adviser and therapist to guide you. Go home for the weekend, but take more time to make it work at school.

Write Harlan at harlan@helpmeharlan.com or visit online: www.helpmeharlan.com. All letters submitted become property of the author. Send paper to Help Me, Harlan!, 3501 N. Southport Ave., Suite 226, Chicago, IL 60657.