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Waskasoo Creek poses flood hazard PROVINCE’S FLOOD MAPS SUGGEST BUSINESSES, RESIDENCES WITHIN POTENTIAL FLOODED AREAS BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Although many key city-owned properties in Red Deer are outside of the flood hazard zone along the Red Deer River, newly released Alberta flood hazard maps show potential problems along Waskasoo Creek. The creek runs south from the Red Deer River near 45th Avenue and 55th Street and meanders south to the Red Deer Arena, before heading west near the Red Deer Lodge and Safeway near 43rd

Street. According to the province’s flood maps, some of these areas where both businesses and residences are located are within the potential flooded areas. These maps are a key component of new proposed policies that will change how provincial assistance is doled out in a flood, and affect what can be developed in a flooding hazard area. Along the Waskasoo Creek, there is both floodway and flood fringe. The flood fringe indicates areas where water may collect if the water rises above the floodway, which is a rare occurrence. In that floodway are downtown businesses and homes, mostly between 45th and 46th Streets and

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Gaetz to 47A Avenue. Paul Goranson, Red Deer development services director, said the floodway is where there is active water moving. The flood fringe occurs if the creek gets to a certain level, resulting in water ponding in the area. “We haven’t had discussions with the province yet to find out what expectations they have of us related to this new policy,” said Goranson. Goranson called the government’s response proactive.

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PROVINCE LEADS COUNTRY; REGION JUST SHORT OF PROVINCIAL AVERAGE BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Alberta’s natural population growth continues to lead the country and the Red Deer region is just short of the provincial average. Natural population is the birth rate minus the death rate and does not include immigration. According to Statistics Canada, Alberta’s natural population growth averages 7.7 people per 1,000. Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake, which includes Fort McMurray, has highest rate in the province at 12.3. Calgary is slightly above average at 8.5. Red Deer region is at 7.3. Edmonton is 6.9. The statistics are from annual demographic estimates from July 2011 to June 2012. Todd Hirsch, chief economist with ATB Financial, said the natural population growth in the Red Deer region, which include communities in Red Deer, Lacombe and Ponoka counties and reserves, is good for its economy. “It will eventually lead to more workers in the workforce and it will have an immediate affect on certain retailers. Obviously young families tend to purchase more goods and services,” said Hirsch, who looked at Alberta’s natural population in one of his recent Daily Economic Comment columns. “Red Deer is one of the communities attracting a lot of young families, maybe because a city the size of Red Deer is an attractive option for families. Housing is more affordable. There is the pretense that it’s maybe safer for children so a lot of young families are attracted to those medium sized cities like Red Deer,” said Hirsch on Tuesday. “Other cities Red Deer’s size, like Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, they don’t have that same natural population growth. Its population growth tends to be older. It’s not driven nearly to the same extent as Red Deer is by the oil and gas sector.”

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Jacob Barthel, 2, has some fun throwing around straw from hay bales at the outdoor barn dance on Little Gaetz Ave. on Tuesday evening. Many Red Deerians turned out for the event to enjoy live entertainment, dancing, food from local vendors and centennial souvenirs. The barn dance is just one of a series of events that help residents celebrate Red Deer’s centennial year.

Lindhout memoir a riveting account of gruelling captivity It’s an irony of the human condition that the escapism that momentarily frees us from our dreary, troublesome lives often becomes its own trap. Amanda Lindhout didn’t use alcohol or drugs to deal with domestic turbulences while growing up in Sylvan Lake. Instead, the child of divorced parents immersed herself in the pile of National Geographic magazines at her bedside to drown out the fights she would regularly overhear between her mother and her series of ill-suited boyfriends. More than once these conflicts would escalate to the LANA point that Lindhout’s mother MICHELIN would rush to the women’s shelter in Red Deer with Lindhout and her two brothers in tow. Whenever disturbances rocked her hardscrabble childhood, Lindhout recounted in gripping new memoir, A House in the Sky, she would escape reality

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by daydreaming about the exotic places she saw in the magazines. The world will come to my rescue, thought the future journalist, who imagined living among the nomadic people of China who churned yak yogurt, Hungarian cowboys, or Balkan mountain gypsies who danced with bears. But Lindhout was to discover through her exhaustive travels that the world is not a benign place. It can turn on you. In August 2008, Lindhout was abducted at gunpoint by Islamist bandits, along with her companion, Australian photographer Nigel Brennan, while the two were in Somalia, one of the globe’s most dangerous and intolerant wartorn countries. During their 15-month captivity, they suffered growing deprivations as their captors repeatedly held out for their $1.3-million ransom demand. But Lindhout, then 27, and her ex-boyfriend, Brennan, did not suffer equally. As an attractive, intelligent and strong-minded young woman, it was Lindhout who suffered the most physical and mental torment while detained in a male-centric, violently feudal place.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Glee star Cory Monteith spent his last evening out on the town with three friends before returning to his luxury hotel room alone where he took heroin and died early Saturday morning from the effects of the drug combined with alcohol. By the time police arrived several hours later, there were no signs of a struggle and no evidence of foul play. Police were sure, almost immediately, what had happened. “There was evidence in the room that was consistent with drug use,” Const. Brian Montague, of Vancouver police, said at a news conference Tuesday after the B.C. Coroners’ Service announced the results of an autopsy and toxicology tests. Cory Monteith “It was the opinion and belief of our investigators at that time that this was going to be a drug overdose.” The service’s Barb McLintock said the coroners’ investigation will continue. Police say the unanswered questions McLintock’s office will determine include the levels of alcohol and heroin in Monteith’s system and whether the 31-year-old was the victim of a bad batch of heroin, something which turns up from time to time in Vancouver. “There’s absolutely nothing, no evidence to suggest this is anything other than the most sad and tragic accident,” McLintock said in a news release, noting the coroners’ service will not comment further until the final report is complete. Montague said the police investigation is finished. He said the two women and another man Monteith were with last Friday night co-operated fully with police and investigators believe they know exactly what the group was doing and where they were. He wouldn’t elaborate and said officers won’t pursue where Monteith might have gotten the heroin. Monteith played the role of football player and singer Finn Hudson on the popular television series Glee. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a WalMart people greeter in Nanaimo, B.C., as well as a taxicab driver, school bus driver, and roofer. He also played a drummer for the Californiabased band Bonnie Dune, and was an avid supporter of the Project Limelight Society, a Vancouver charity that offers a theatre program to at-risk youth.

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CREEK: Fringe areas eligible for additional funding Amanda Gould, Red Deer Downtown Business Association executive director, said she will consult with the downtown businesses, specifically those that could be affected, and City Hall on the upcoming talks between the city and the province. “What we will be doing is going through it with the city and figuring out a way to communicate the options to the affected members of the DBA,” said Gould. Some of the affected businesses in the flood fringe area include Safeway and the Red Deer Lodge. According to an Alberta Municipal Affairs news release, homeowners in flood fringe areas will be eligible for additional funding through the disaster recovery program. This additional money must be spent on approved flood mitigation measures. As well, homeowners within the flood fringe who do not implement measures to protect against a one-in100-year flood event will not be eligible for disaster recovery program assistance in the event of a future flood. Residents who undertake approved flood mitigation measures will be eligible to receive some assistance if a future flood exceeds the one-in-100-year flood level. Every now and then, the neighbourhood of Parkvale experiences high water levels. While Virginia Hays’ property is far enough away from the creek that she wasn’t threatened by flooding in 2005, or more this year, she is still concerned about the damage that flooding in Waskasoo Creek can do.

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Dog owners enjoy some quality time with their pooches at the Oxbow Off Leash Dog Park after the official opening ceremony at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The dog park has been open for awhile, however, many dog lovers turned out for the grand opening to win prizes for their pooches, as well as enjoy a free barbecue. The park offers trails, open spaces and an agility park.

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Heritage project share grant funding Several Central Albertan heritage projects are among the 71 that received a portion of the $1.3 million in grant funding from the Alberta Historical Resource Foundation heritage grants. The Canadian Northern (Meeting Creek) Historical Society received $24,940 to help with the conservation of the Canadian Northern Railway Station and Roundhouse in Big Valley. “The pride Albertans take to preserve our colourful history is a result of the efforts of many individuals, organizations and municipalities,” said Alberta Culture and Community Spirit Minister Heather She thinks dredging the creek starting at 43rd Street would go a long way to mitigating potential flood damage in the area. “If they would dredge that we probably wouldn’t have half the flooding we do in the spring,” said Hays. Hays and a few other residents clean all through Barrett Park and along the creek edge as part of Green Deer. Haling garbage out of the creek helps, she said. “Once it gets where the arenas are, that is where it needs to be dredged,” said Hays. “It needs to be cleaned out so the water can flow better. It wouldn’t back up like it does.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

POPULATION: Youngest in the country He said Alberta’s natural population has always been higher than the national average simply because its population is the youngest in the country. “It’s increasing lately because even more young people are moving to Alberta. They are moving here for job opportunities and fortunately for Alberta, a lot of them are choosing to settle and raise and family,” Hirsch said. Valdene Callin, community relations manager with Family Services of Central Alberta, said the region’s young population does bring challenges. “What we’re finding is less and less families have ties to the community. They moved here for their jobs,” Callin said. In the past, children lived near grandparents and other relatives, families made connections through church and knew their neighbours, she said.

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“The kids aren’t out on the street because they aren’t as physically active as they used to be so you’re not getting to know your neighbour. It’s not happening as naturally as when we were kids. We were all thrown out of the house when we were young and you played outside for eight hours.” More parents are now looking for opportunities to meet other parents and help their children make friends. Family Services of Central Alberta and other groups are having a hand in making that happen, she said. “They’re definitely looking for socialization and a lot of ‘mom-preneurs’ have started businesses where they are bringing women together. We’ve got momstown in town and we’ve got Mommy Connection in town and we’ve got our Parent Link centre with a play centre up at Parkland Mall. “We all have a need to connect, is the bottom line.” Family Services of Central Alberta also tries to fill the gap when it comes to educating parents. “Parents just don’t have the information they used to. They can Google absolutely anything they want. But is it accurate? Does it make sense? How do you implement it? What we’re finding is our parenting course is becoming popular. Families are looking for help with some of the issues they’re experiencing,” Callin said. Tara Lodewyk, Red Deer’s planning manager, said as a young community, the city is working to include social areas in neighbourhoods and wants more grocery-orientated commercial spaces within walking distance for families. “Some of the things we work at is trying to provide a range of housing types and make sure that developers provide a mixture of buildings, unit sizes, housing types, options, that would appeal to a range of incomes and family types,” Lodewyk said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Klimchuk. “By conserving our historic sites and landmark buildings, and documenting the province’s journey through time, we preserve the legacy of those who came before us and help build the cultural capacity of communities across the province.” In Nordegg, the historical society received $43,575 for the conservation of the Nordegg/Brazeau Collieries Minesite. The Stettler United Church received $34,820 for the conservation of the church. The Delburne Futures Committee got $5,000 for historic walking trail signage. Three Hills got $3,290 for the Anderson Park Information sign. The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation assists Alberta Culture in promoting public awareness and enjoyment of Alberta’s heritage and is Alberta’s primary window for heritage preservation funding.

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MLA caught in prostitution sting resigns EDMONTON — An Alberta politician has resigned from the governing Progressive Conservative caucus after being arrested by Minnesota police in a prostitution sting. Mike Allen, the member of the legislature for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, was arrested by St. Paul police Monday night. Allen, 51, was in the city attending a midwestern legislative conference. The story on the website of the St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper reports that police allege Allen responded to an ad, met two female undercover officers and agreed to pay Mike Allen for sexual services. Allen says in a statement that he takes full responsibility for his actions. “I apologize to my family, friends, my constituents, my colleagues, my staff and to all Albertans for the embarrassment I have caused and for failing to live up to the standards expected of me and the standards I expect of myself,” he said in the statement

released Tuesday. “I made this mistake of a profound lapse of personal judgment. It is my mistake, for which there is no excuse, and for which I accept full responsibility.” Allen has also resigned from all legislative committees he sits on, but will continue to serve in the legislature as an Independent. “This is a deeply embarrassing moment and all I can say is I am sorry and humbly ask for forgiveness,” he said. “I will work long and hard to regain the trust of the many I have let down.” Tory whip Steve Young said Allen called him Tuesday morning, told him about the arrest and offered his resignation. Young accepted it. “It’s our expectation that all our members of the legislative assembly conduct themselves with the highest ethical and moral standards and they should never be put into question,” Young said in a telephone interview with The Canadian Press. “I think the events that happened in St. Paul through the arrest put (the standards) into question,” he said. “As a PC caucus we’ve dealt with that swiftly and Mike will have to deal with the consequences of that issue.” The St. Paul newspaper reported that Allen was one of 13 men nabbed in the sting.

Worker from Three Hills killed in collision BEISEKER — RCMP say criminal charges are pending against a truck driver after two highway maintenance workers were hit following a collision northeast of Calgary. One of the workers, an 18-year-old man from Three Hills, died at the crash site near Beiseker on Monday. The other worker, a 19-year-old woman, also from Three Hills, was taken to hospital with critical injuries and remains in intensive care. Mounties say the transport truck went through a stop sign and struck a car. The truck and car next slammed into a parked pickup truck, then all three vehicles veered into the

two workers standing nearby. The truck driver, a 35-year-old man from Blackfalds, faces charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. No names have been released. Alberta Transportation Minister Ric McIver said in a statement Tuesday that the workers were employees of Carillion Canada, which was on contract with the provincial government. They were “part of the team helping to maintain Alberta roads for the safety and benefit of all motorists,” McIver said. “Our hearts go out to their families and friends during this time.” He said Alberta Occupational Health and Safety and the federal Transportation Safety Board are investigating. Alberta Transportation officials are also reviewing the crash.

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LINDHOUT: Attempts at forgiveness Her conditions especially worsened after she and Brennan were caught trying to escape to a nearby mosque. At the time, so many people around the globe worried about what Lindhout might be enduring during her long abduction. Her memoir confirms that she suffered almost the worst that can be imagined, including repeated rapes, beatings, an appalling incident of torture, and months of solitary confinement on dirty mattresses in dark, windowless rooms. A House in the Sky, co-written by Lindhout and The New York Times Magazine contributing writer Sara Corbett, provides a riveting, occasionally harrowing account of the circumstances that propelled Lindhout towards Somalia. It covers her gruelling imprisonment and her later attempts at forgiveness. She now works for The Global Enrichment Foundation, a nonprofit charity she started to help educate Somali women. This ultimately uplifting, well-written memoir flows like fiction but packs more emotional punch because it is, after all, an account of what Lindhout really lived through. This makes the last quarter of the 360-pages difficult reading, but at the same time, this absorbing book can’t be put down. It’s probably telling that, while Brennan was able to turn out a memoir about his captivity shortly after his release in November 2009, it took Lindhout four years to write about her traumatic experiences. Her 37-year-old Australian companion does not come off well in Lindhout’s account — and not just because he initially lied to her about the fact he was married. Brennan doesn’t provide any support at the beginning of their abduction. He’s described as confounding his male abductors by weeping into his mattress while Lindhout does most of the talking. Brennan later appears to redeem himself, stashing secret encouraging notes for Lindhout in their shared bathroom after they are separated into different rooms. But ultimately he betrays Lindhout by allowing her to be blamed for their failed escape, which, according to the book, was actually his idea. His betrayal, along with what the desperate Lindhout reveals to a compassionate Somali woman in the mosque, causes her confinement to descend into a dark hell of beatings and repeated violations while Brennan continues to enjoy sunlight and books. Most readers will be unable to stop themselves from wondering, as I did, whether they would have the inner

fortitude to withstand the near daily torments Lindhout endured. But one strength of A House in the Sky is that nobody is painted all black or white, not Brennan, not the Somali jailers and not even Lindhout. As she globe trots through her early 20s on her cocktail waitress earnings, she makes self-serving, reckless decisions. She goes to places that worry her family and is an admitted travel junkie, a “country counter” who survives several close calls through sheer luck and nerve. Before covering the Iraq War in Baghdad for the Iranian Press TV station, Lindhout had a rifle shoved into her ribs by a robber in Afghanistan, and as a single woman, was followed by male throngs, repeatedly refused hotel lodging, and nearly abducted by a rickshaw driver while travelling in Bangladesh. It was her bleak work situation in Baghdad that led to her ill-fated decision to fly into Somalia. The inexperienced and largely unschooled Lindhout, who was drawn to journalism as means of sustaining adventuresome travel, did not fit with the seasoned Columbia University-educated correspondents covering the Iraq war. She later became “hated,” because of an on-air statement she had previously made, which later came to light on YouTube. When asked by an Iranian anchorman early in her Press TV stint why mainstream Western journalists supported U.S. President George W. Bush’s line on the war, she responded it was because most reporters stayed in the heavily guarded Green Zone and were not, as she was, in the dangerous Red Zone, where the action was happening. She made this, much regretted, comment long before having any real contact with foreign correspondents — many who did work in the Red Zone. Having inadvertently burned her

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A search warrant executed on a home and vehicle in Sunnybrook has led to two arrests and seizure of drugs, weapons and cash on July 11. Police say the Red Deer City RCMP Street Team executed a search warrant on a vehicle and a residence on Stanhope Avenue. Two people were arrested without incident. Police seized heroin, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, hydroxybutanoic acid (GHB), drug paraphernalia, .22 caliber ammunition, a loaded 12 gauge shotgun, body armour and cash. Cody MacKenzie, 29, of Red Deer is charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime over $5,000, possession of stolen property, careless storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited and possession of ammunition while prohibited. Caroline Simoneau, 30, of Red Deer is charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime over $5,000, possession of stolen property, careless storage of a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a firearm. MacKenzie and Simoneau will appear in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday. Simoneau was released on cash bail while MacKenzie is in police custody.

Young brothers die in crash on highway after collision with truck EDMONTON — A pair of young brothers have been killed in a collision on the Yellowhead Highway. RCMP say that 17-year-old Dalin Torresan and his 14-year-old brother, Logan, collided with a pickup truck on Monday afternoon. Mounties say the teens were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup, a 54-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. RCMP say it appears the car was approaching the highway from a side road and failed to proceed safely after stopping at a stop sign. No charges are pending. Western women. Lindhout was constantly referred to as a “problem” by her captors, who blamed all of Somalia’s problems on Western interference. As a non-submissive female, she was a thorn in their sides, considered a “bad Muslim” even though she went through the motions of converting to their religion and tried to learn their language. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of this memoir concerns the young jailers, who are products of personal trauma in Somalia’s ongoing violence. What does it say about the human capacity for cruelty that these young men, whom Lindhout initially tried to befriend and joke with, were later willing to take turns humiliating her and trying to break her spirit? While dreams of exotic places were her escapism when she was young, Lindhout fortified herself mentally during her captivity with detailed thoughts of home and family. Instead of succumbing to suffering, Lindhout appears to have come through her life-altering ordeal with a greater sense of grace, empathy and understanding — even for those who hurt her. A House in the Sky, published by Simon and Schuster Canada, is slated for a Sept. 3 release. It will cost $29.99. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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colleagues, Lindhout looked to Somalia, where few Western journalists had dared go, as a place where she could make her reputation. It was obviously a huge miscalculation. But Lindhout and Brennan, whom she recruited to accompany her, were not the only Western journalists willing to take the risk. A reporter and photographer working for National Geographic had driven up the same road shortly before Lindhout and Brennan were pulled over by the gunmen. One of the kidnappers later admitted they had been expecting to abduct two men, leaving readers to wonder whether the National Geographic team had been the real targets. They certainly would have made more lucrative ones. (Lindhout, a freelancer who had sold some columns to the Red Deer Advocate, lacked a highprofile employer with a big insurance policy. Her mother held a minimum wage job while her father was on a disability pension with chronic health problems. The two families eventually scraped together the $600,000 that was finally accepted by the abductors, although the total rescue costs, including paying investigators and facilitators, were $1.2 million.) The male National Geographic team would also have been more relatable for the Somali kidnappers, who had a deep mistrust, verging on contempt, for

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Message finally heard The proverbial feedlot bedding hit the fan when Alberta Environment, in the 1970s during the marathon sessions of the Red Deer River dam hearings, called agricultural a major threat to water quality in the region’s drainage basin. Farmers, in a mindset of denial, were livid at RICK the emotionally ZEMANEK charged town hall meetings. At the time, agriculture activities were treated as sacred grounds immune to criticism. No trespassing. In fact, Alberta Environment hit the nail on the head. And almost 40 years later, it’s apparent those findings back have yet to be taken seriously, according to an environmental report undertaken by Lacombe County. There’s no beating around the bush

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on this one. In the State of the Environment report compiled by the county, water quality was given failing grades in the Red Deer, Medicine and Blindman River basins. Runoff from agricultural operations, lawn chemicals, cattle waste and leaking septic tanks from acreages are to blame, for the most part. According to an Advocate report on Monday, the water quality in those three rivers, as well as Haynes and Whelp Creeks, were rated in the study as “poor.” Don’t take these ratings lightly. “Poor,” under Alberta Environment’s surface water guidelines, means the “worst” water quality and is considered impaired and “well below desirable levels.” The rivers and creeks flunked the test when it was found they contained water high in nutrients, such as phosphorous and nitrogen. It was also found they contained more bacteria, parasites and pesticides than is desirable under Alberta Environment guidelines. What’s to blame? In pact, a lack of strict guidelines on agricultural activities. In part, a lack

of education on environmentally safe practices. Common practices of a generation ago can no longer be accepted, with the ever-increasing pressure placed on our water supplies by explosive growth in population and development. The Red Deer River dam hearings brought to light a lack of information in the agricultural communities. Farmers were understandably upset when fingers were pointed at them. For many, it was the first time they had heard their operations were a threat to the rivers and creeks. A front-page Advocate report published during the hearings came under fire when winter photos taken from an airplane showed the Medicine, Blindman and Raven Rivers were literally turned into mini feedlot operations. Farmers had chopped holes in the ice for livestock watering and gave their cattle free range of the frozen watersheds. There was little thought that the manure piled up on the ice and eventually flushed downstream during spring thaw was a cause for concern. That was the way things had been done for years. Lacombe County’s environmental

co-ordinator Blayne West was not surprised at the results of the current environmental study. Nor were many rural residents who identified water quality and habitat preservation as the two major environment concerns in public consultations. Now that Lacombe County has forged ahead, much to its credit, in identifying crucial environmental concerns, it is vital that other counties and municipalities in Alberta follow suit. “The idea is, we have to start somewhere,” said West. “Hopefully we can be a leader in this and there will be a groundswell of support from residents ... and other counties and municipalities will get on board.” While West has ruled out that Lacombe County will legislate tighter environmental rules, that option should remain open. If a public awareness campaign doesn’t produce results, then legislation may be the only alternative, here and elsewhere in the province. Long gone are the days when we could take our water for granted. It must be protected at all costs — the well is not bottomless. Rick Zemanek is a retired Advocate editor.

Cabinet comfortable, not bold HARPER PUSHES YOUTH BUT RELIES ON THE OLD GUARD Canadians who bothered to check in during the dead of summer were treated to a spectacular feat of political marketing on Monday morning. They were witness to a social media striptease from Stephen Harper’s office, full of breathless tweets, selfies and video quotes from new ministers, everything but canned applause and a laugh track, all in a bid to do the impossible — make a cabinet shuffle look sexy, not solemn. But the Prime Minister’s Office could have added TIM spotlights and dry ice and it HARPER wouldn’t have mattered because this was largely a show we have seen before. Harper tried to rebrand this team heading to the 2015 election as younger and more gender-equal, and while that was true, the prime minister was really relying on his most familiar brand names, changing the periphery, not the core, opting for the comfortable, not the bold. If one was to look at a trifecta of challenges facing Harper as he heads into the second half of his mandate — the economy, the balance between resource extraction and the environment and a restive backbench — there was virtually no change at all. Four women did ascend to cabinet, but only two, Manitoba’s Shelly Glover, 46, (Heritage) and Ontario’s Kellie Leitch, 42, (Labour) were given full portfolios. The 33-year-old Michelle Rempel and Candice Bergen, 48, become lesser ministers of state and the most senior post for a newcomer went to a man: Toronto-area MP and former diplomat Chris Alexander, 44, who takes over Immigration from Jason Kenney. The number of women in the 39-member cabinet hardly soared, jumping from 11 to 12. Jim Flaherty, despite rampant speculation, stays as the only Finance minister Harper has ever had and John Baird remains in Foreign Affairs, meaning the two most familiar Canadian faces on the global stage remain the same. Two other cabinet strongmen, James Moore and Jason Kenney, were elevated to financial and job creation portfolios, Moore to Industry and Kenney to the newly created Employment and Social Development job while Tony Clement stays at Treasury Board, meaning economic portfolios remain with Harper’s most trusted inner circle. Joe Oliver, known south of the border as the minister of oil, remains as the combative 73-year-old pipeline cheerleader, ready to continue to make news by duking it out with environmentalists from British Columbia to Washington. He is now joined by Leona Aglukkaq who moves from Health to replace the feckless Peter Kent in the Environment portfolio. Aglukkaq may be an Inuit woman, but that doesn’t necessarily mean she brings a different perspective on the environment, where she has already shown, as chair of the Arctic Council, that she believes northern extraction of resources such as gold, diamonds, oil and gas must trump environmental concerns. For Aglukkaq, climate change in the north means jobs. Her northern backyard cannot become a giant

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park, she says. Rempel is the minister of state for Western Economic Diversification, a portfolio that will include the pipeline battles but, for all the attributes she brings to the job, she will first and foremost be a younger, more telegenic advocate for the Alberta agenda. As for the tone and demeanour of this government, very little happened Monday to indicate a change there. Peter Van Loan, the House leader who prefers battles to diplomacy in dealing with the opposition and his own backbench, remains. If there was a sop to Conservative MPs who rattled their cages over the winter and spring, it was the surprising move to reinstate the low-key and more conciliatory John Duncan after a brief stroll through purgatory to make him the government whip, replacing the former brigadier-general, 74-year-old Gordon O’Connor. But that’s not generational change. Duncan is 64. With the future of the Senate sure to be an ongoing issue leading to the 2015 vote, Harper decided to

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elevate Pierre Poilievre to the Democratic Reform portfolio, putting his faith in a man who has never answered an opposition question without hurling a partisan grenade back over the aisle. There are eight new faces, but new faces don’t translate into new thoughts, new insights or new directions. We are now looking to the prorogation of Parliament and a throne speech in the autumn to determine where this government is headed in the remainder of its mandate. As the show ended Monday, Harper sent out the blond-haired, blue-eyed duo of Alexander and Rempel, as the generational change couple. They looked for all the world like the beaming new cabinet valedictorians. Both have considerable political skills, but it will take that throne speech to determine whether they are just new young salespeople selling the same old Conservative snake oil. Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer. He can be reached at tharper@thestar.ca.

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BY ALEXANDRA POSADZKI THE CANADIAN PRESS Sun Media Corp. is slashing 360 jobs and shutting down 11 publications across the country, saying it needs to invest more heavily in digital news to lure in younger readers. In addition to job cuts sprinkled across the country, the newspaper publisher is closing down eight community newspapers and its 24 Hours free daily papers in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. The company said the plan is expected to yield annual savings of approximately $55 million. “We don’t have a choice, because if we don’t do this we won’t survive,” said Martin Tremblay, a spokesman for Sun Media’s parent company, Montreal-based Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) “If we want to succeed in the future, we’re going to have to invest more money in digital and the website and trying to bring in new, young readers.” A memo circulated to staff said the cuts represented about eight per cent of the company’s workforce. “Our vision is to continue to be the leading news media provider in Canada while being the most profitable in the industry,” the note from chief operating office Julie Tremblay said. “This means that we will continue to focus on great journalism, hard hitting information that reports on issues that matter most to people. It also means that we will continue to partner with our advertisers to offer them innovative solutions in reaching customers and furthering success.” The cuts come on the heels of 500 job cuts at Sun Media newspapers last November, including the closure of two production facilities in Ottawa and Kingston. The layoffs Tuesday included Stephen Ripley, the editor-in-chief of the Winnipeg Sun, who will be replaced by the paper’s managing editor Mark Hamm, Quebecor said. Sun Media said it made the decision to close the three 24 Hours newspapers because it wants to focus on a single urban newspaper in each market, except Montreal and Toronto, where it says large transit systems warrant publishing the free papers. The company will also continue to publish 24 Hours in Vancouver, where Sun Media doesn’t have another daily newspaper. In addition to the 24 Hours papers, Sun Media is closing eight newspapers in smaller communities in several provinces including three in Quebec. The closures include Le Magazine SaintLambert, Le Progres de Bellechasse and L’Action Regionale in Monteregie, Que., the Lindsay Daily Post and the Midland Free Press in Ontario, the Meadow Lake Progress in Saskatchewan and the Lac du Bonnet Leader and the Beausejour Review in Manitoba. Unions representing workers at Sun Media papers raised concerns about the im-

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A man cycles past a newspaper box for the free daily newspaper 24hrs in Ottawa on Tuesday. Sun Media Corp. said Tuesday it is cutting 360 positions and closing 11 publications across the country, including its 24 Hours free daily newspapers in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. pact the cuts will have on the quality and availability of local news. “Local newspapers are the only ones that are watching town hall, watching what developers are doing,” said Martin O’Hanlon, director of the Communications Workers of America Canada. Paul Morse, president of the Southern Ontario News Media Guild, which represents workers at 13 Sun Media papers in Ontario, said 15 of the union’s members have lost their jobs. Five are at the Toronto Sun, five at the St. Catharines Standard, three at the Brantford Expositor, one at the London Free Press and one at the Ottawa Sun, Morse said.

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“One of the reasons that we enjoy the freedoms that we have in this country and the standard of life that we have in this country is because we have a press that operates independently and professionally,” Morse said. “If we lose that, it’ll have a major impact on our lives as we know it. It’s a very, very slippery slope.” A reporter at the North Bay Nugget and one at the Sault Star are also among the layoffs, O’Hanlon said. “There’s almost no one left to cut,” he said.

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COLD, WET SPRING DOESN’T HELP

Record fine recommended in pipeline blast California regulators on Tuesday called on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to pay at least $300 million in fines in connection with a deadly 2010 gas pipeline blast in what they said would amount to the largest fine ever levied by the state Public Utilities Commission. In an amended brief filed in the pipeline case, the commission’s safety division cited the eight people killed and 38 homes destroyed in the blast in the San Francisco Bay Area suburb of San Bruno and said there were steps PG&E could have taken to prevent the explosion. “The tragedy in San Bruno, which was directly caused by PG&E’s unreasonable conduct and neglect for decades, was the worst disaster in the history of California electric and/or gas utilities,” the safety division said in its filing. — The Canadian Press and The Associated Press

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Coca-Cola is struggling to sell more soda in the U.S., and it can’t seem to catch a break. The world’s largest beverage maker on Tuesday blamed a confluence of factors including unusually bad weather for its disappointing second-quarter results. It cited cold, wet conditions at home and flooding in parts of Europe for weak volume growth globally. Profit declined 4 per cent. The temporary setbacks clouded the underlying challenge the company faces in North America and other developed markets, where soda consumption has been declining for years amid criticism that sugary drinks fuel obesity rates. In the latest quarter, for example, Coca-Cola said soda volume in North America fell 4 per cent. But the figure has declined in 20 of the 26 quarters since the start of 2007, including a 2 per cent slide a year ago. It was flat in four quarters and rose by just 1 per cent in the other two quarters. Still, executives expressed confidence they’d be able to return to

growth with greater investments in marketing, new packaging and other tactics. “I hate to use the weather, but a lot of it was the weather,” Chief Financial Officer Gary Fayard said in an interview on CNBC, apparently acknowledging the frequency with which companies cite the weather when they deliver disappointing results. When asked if people drink less soda when it’s cold and wet outside, Fayard said that was indeed the case. “We are an industry that’s susceptible to weather,” he said. Coke’s shares fell 90 cents, or 2.2 per cent, to $40.11. Over the past year, the company’s stock is up more than 7 per cent. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, executives expressed confidence that the weather would even out and that business would improve, including in key markets such as India, China and North America. In the meantime, Coca-Cola and rival PepsiCo Inc. have been trying to come up with a soda that uses a natural, low-calorie sweetener to reverse the slide in U.S. soda consumption.

Calgary-based real estate company CIR REALTY has opened an office in downtown Red Deer led by John Frére Realty Team. The two agents with John Frére Realty Team previously worked for Royal LePage and another three Central Alberta agents are expected to start within the month. CIR REALTY has four Calgary corporate offices and 12 satellite offices in the surrounding area, including offices in Olds and Sundre. CIR a family-owned company that started in 1983. Marketing manager Kirsten Faverin said CIR is not a franchise and operates with a unique non-competing, nine-person management team. “None of our management team is allowed to sell real estate. The entire support structure is completely set up to only help the agents,” said Faverin from Calgary on Tuesday. “Red Deer is going to be a corporate office. Eventually it’s going to have its own management structure. It’s a brand new marketplace and we’re going to build that office to be just as big and productive as any of our major Calgary offices.” Dorian Frére said it’s been a seamless change for John Frére Realty Team, who joined CIR in May. “We know the market inside out. We’ve had great clients. We know all the realtors,” said Frére who has worked in the real estate industry in Red Deer for five years. So far, it’s been an busy real estate season, she said. “Buyers are active in Red Deer and inventory is down.”

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Some basic rules for DIY investing PATRICK O’MEARA

EASY MONEY

Over the past year of writing this column I have had people ask many questions about “how” they can manage their retirement, and other savings, on their own, so I thought that I would write a series of 4 or 5 articles on “do-it-yourself” (DIY) investing. In the previous column I discussed some basic rules of thumb that investors could use to gage their risk tolerance. Today I’d like

to discuss a few rules that might help you to optimize returns. Let’s begin by remembering the world’s most famous investor’s first two rules of investing. “Rule number one, don’t lose money.” “Rule number two, remember rule number one.” Simple? Well maybe for Warren Buffett but for the rest of us mere mortals we may want to add a few

more items to our list of DIY investing rules. Rule number three, Warren’s first two rules seem reasonable, buy low and sell high. Buying stocks, bonds, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds, after they have significantly gone up, is not the best strategy.

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Regulator won’t hike pay phone rates MAY BLOCK YANKING OF MONEY-LOSING PHONES BY THE CANADIAN PRESS GATINEAU, Que. — Canada’s telecom regulator is hanging up on Bell Canada’s bid to increase the cost of using a pay phone. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has rejected a request by Bell (TSX:BCE) to charge people more to use coin-operated land lines, a familiar fixture of the pre-cellphone age. “This is, in our view, a victory for today,” said Janet Lo, legal counsel for the Public Interest Advocacy Centre. “We’re very pleased that the commission stood up to Bell’s request for the pay phone rate increase, which was in our

view not warranted.” The CRTC is also considering whether to take steps to prevent the company from pulling less profitable pay phones out of underserviced communities. Bell and its subsidiary Bell Aliant Inc. had asked for permission to boost the price of a local call to as much as $1, compared with the current price of 50 cents, and to double the cost of using a credit or debit card at a pay phone to $2. In their submissions, the companies said that without a rate increase, they would be forced to get rid of their least profitable pay phones. Pay phone usage has been steadily dropping as more peo-

ple turn to cellphones, Bell argued. But the CRTC countered by saying unprofitable coinoperated phones would likely end up being removed anyway, regardless of cost. “A significant number (of pay phones) will likely continue to be removed from service in response to declines in revenues and demand, regardless of rates charged for pay phone services,” the commission said in its decision. At the same time, the regulator acknowledged that it doesn’t have enough up-todate information to know just how many pay phones remain in Canada, and how much they’re being used. So it has launched consultations on the role pay phones

play in Canada. The regulator will also ask Canadians whether phone companies should be prohibited from removing the last remaining pay phone in a community. That consultation process acknowledges that there might still be an important access role for pay phones to play in smaller communities, said Lo. “If the last pay phone was to be removed, then the community could disproportionately suffer from the lack of ability to access a pay phone in either times of emergency or times of need or just for those people in that community that rely on that pay phone.” The regulator’s decision recognizes that Canada’s pay

phone business faces “serious challenges,” said a spokesman for Bell. “It’s important that the CRTC’s fact-finding exercise address the realities of a business that has fundamentally changed with the move to wireless,” Jason Laszlo said in an email. The maximum cash cost of making a call at a Bell pay phone last increased in 2007, from 25 cents to 50 cents. At that time, the charge for a pay phone call using a credit or debit card was also capped at $1. Prior to that, the cost of making a call at a pay phone hadn’t increased since the early 1980s, when it increased to 25 cents from a dime.

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Target the long-term unemployed, Canada told BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Cans of Coca-Cola are shown. The world’s largest beverage maker on Tuesday blamed a confluence of factors including unusually bad weather for its disappointing second-quarter results.

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INVESTING: Look for rate of return In fact, on a balance of probabilities, investors that do this are probably engaging in the buying high and selling low strategy, and this strategy has a 100% probability of losing money. Perhaps we should amend rule number three to buy at a reasonable price, and sell at a higher price than you purchased the investment at. Of course the question then becomes how do we define reasonably priced? Simply, stated, an investment that is reasonably priced may have gone up but its price still reflects reasonable potential for additional gains in the future depending upon the company’s future success. Which brings us to rule number four. You should endeavor to buy investments that provide some internal rate of return. What is internal rate of return? It is a fancy finance geek term for current investment income that is earned on an investment, such as, interest income from bonds or dividends earned from owning stocks. It is over and above any capital gains that you may earn. Internal rate of return provides investors with income between the time that they buy at a reasonable price and hopefully sell at a higher price. It can also give investors a psychological buffer against selling when the market value of their investments is low. Think of interest and dividends as incentive not to sell in bad times. If management can continue to pay a regular dividend they are signaling to investors that while the economy or markets may be in a tailspin, they see the company’s prospects as being positive in the long run. Management that pays a regular dividend is essentially saying to you every time they pay a dividend; “hey Mom, look what I made in school today”. Think of Gerry Maguire, “Show me the money!” Another great thing about interest and dividend payments is that you can use the income to buy other investments when market prices are low. There are numerous academic studies that show that dividend payments contribute significantly to returns on investment in the long run, and one of the main reasons for this is the power of compounding returns from reinvestment of dividend and interest payments. Rule number five, do not put all of your eggs in one basket. You may love a stock but the question is will it respect you in the morning after you’ve spent all

of your hard earned money on it? Generally the answer is no, so over time invest in a wide variety of types of investments from a range of industries. Diversification will not protect you from the ups and downs of the market but it will protect you from a disaster in a single industry. Rule number six, I have fond memories of trading baseball and hockey cards as a 12 year old, that was until my mother threw away my collections, including an original Wayne Gretzky card. Trading is messy, apparently just like my room was when “she” decided to teach me a lesson, and costly. Remember, buying and selling is fun but it has a cost that lowers returns on investment. Finally, remember rule number 7, you are ultimately in control of your financial destiny. “Do-it-yourself” investing can be a great tool towards controlling your financial destiny if used properly, and if backed up by study and preparation. Easy Money is written by Patrick O’Meara, a former instructor at Red Deer College’s Donald School of Business, who is now chair of finance and accounting programs at Centennial College in Toronto. He can be reached at theinnovativescholar@gmail.com.

HOMES: Fewer on market According to statistics from the Central Alberta Real Estate Association, the number of single family dwellings on the market in June dropped to 353 from 423 in June 2012. June sales remained fairly steady at 150 this year compared to 161 in 2012. She said median sale prices have climbed to $344,450 last month from $297,000 in June 2012. “It’s a really positive market to be in.” For more information, call the Red Deer office, located at 102 4730 Ross St., at 403-358-3883 or visit www.cirrealty.ca. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

NEWSPAPERS: Trying to cut costs “The staffing levels in the newsrooms are so low that people right now have a hard time going on holiday, and coping with the work is almost impossible. Even cutting one reporter in the newsroom is devastating.” Declining advertising revenues have hit the newspaper industry hard. Newspaper publishers across the country have moved to cut costs as rising digital advertising revenue has failed to make up the

losses from traditional print advertising. Quebecor warned earlier this year that it would not rule out further cost-cutting efforts to address the drop facing its newspaper business. The company saw its first-quarter net profits fall to $35.6 million in May, down from $71.4 million the previous year. Quebecor also announced Tuesday that Wendy Metcalfe, editor-in-chief of the St. Catharines Standard, will become the new editor-in-chief of the Toronto Sun. She replaces James Wallace, who stepped down on Monday. Sun Media has 36 paid-circulation daily newspapers and three free dailies as well as almost 200 community newspapers, shopping guides and other specialty publications.

DRINKS: New ads address obesity The challenge is that such sweeteners often have a bad aftertaste. Notably, Coca-Cola has yet to roll out a mid-calorie version of Fanta and Sprite using the sweetener stevia that it began testing last summer. Nevertheless, executives at both companies have expressed optimism that natural, lower-calorie sodas can get soda sales on the path to growth. “We’re watching, we’re learning,” said Steve Cahillane, who heads the company’s North American and Latin American operations. To hit back at critics, Coca-Cola also began a TV ad campaign addressing obesity for the first time in January. The ad noted that weight gain is the result of consuming too many calories of any kind, not just soda. Similar ads have since been rolled out, with a focus on cable news channels where Coca-Cola believes viewers are more influential in shaping public opinion. Coca-Cola, based in Atlanta, has also been relying on its bottled teas, water and sports drinks to boost sales. It sold more of such uncarbonated drinks in North America for three months ended June 28, but not enough to offset the decline in sodas. During the quarter, volume for Europe also declined 4 per cent, with Coca-Cola noting the impact of severe flooding in parts of Germany and central Europe. By contrast, the region encompassing Africa, the Middle East and Russia saw a 9 per cent gain in volume. The Asia region rose 2 per cent, with volume in China even from a year ago. In addition to bad weather, the company noted that it was dealing with challenging economic conditions and other socioeconomics factors, such as unrest in the Middle East. For the second quarter, CocaCola Co. said it earned $2.68 billion, or 59 cents per share.

OTTAWA — The federal government is being urged to provide targeted assistance for Canada’s long-term unemployed, a problem the OECD says remains unacceptably high despite the improving jobs picture. And in a new forecast released Tuesday morning, it projects Canada’s labour market advantage over the United States will all but vanish by the end of 2014, when both countries will post unemployment rates of 6.7 per cent. The report on unemployment among advanced economies by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development largely gives high marks to Canada for jobs growth since the devastating 2008-09 recession. It notes the unemployment rate has dropped from a recession peak of 8.5 per cent to the current 7.1 per cent, and projects it will fall further to 6.7 per cent by the end of 2014. The U.S. currently reports a 7.6 per cent jobless rate, and it too will fall to 6.7 per cent by the end of next year, the organization predicts. But in a section dealing with Canada, the OECD points out that long-term unemployment — those who have lost and been unable to find work for at least one year — has yet to decline. Those out of work for 53 weeks or more numbered just over 40,000 prior to the 2008-09 recession, but hovered between 92,000 and 112,000 this year, according to the latest Statistics Canada data. A possible reason, the OECD said, is that employers often prefer to hire new labour market entrants and the short-term unemployed. “The (report) argues that public labour market programs need to provide targeted assistance to the long-term unemployed to help them find new jobs or access to training that will improve their employability,” the OECD states. Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter says long-term unemployment is a concern, but notes that it was even higher following the recession in the early 1990s. The worry, however, is that long-term joblessness will become permanent, he said. “It’s always an issue. It’s an area that policy-makers and all of us should be concerned about,” he said. During the slump, the Harper government extended the duration under which jobless Canadians could collect worker benefits, but has since discontinued the program. Recent initiatives have moved to restrict access to employment insurance benefits, forcing the jobless to look further afield for work and to accept less pay or face being cut off. The government has said the changes were needed because of the existence of pockets where employers have difficulty finding qualified workers. The OECD notes that job losses during the recession hit young and low-skilled workers hardest, saying it was important to improve their participation in the labour market since with the coming retirement of the baby boom generation, “this demographic transition could otherwise weaken the economic outlook” of the country. The organization, which issues regular economic reports on its 34-member states, also cites Canada as offering among the least protection for both full-time workers and part-time workers in the industrialized world. “Only New Zealand and the United States provide a lower level of protection for permanent workers,” it states. For part-time workers, Canada has the least protections of any OECD country, it adds. But the OECD offers that lower levels of protection, while creating more risk for some workers, also helps ensure that labour markets are more flexible to economic change. “We’re like the United States where we have an easy come easy go job market where it’s easy to dismiss employees,” said labour economist Erin Weir of the United Steelworkers’ union. “Given their membership, the OECD would likely be looking to Europe where there are restrictions in the ability on employers to dismiss their workers. (In some countries) employers would have to go through a regulatory process to gain permission to lay off large numbers of workers.” Mainstream economists say the freer hand given to employers has resulted in better labour markets in North American, particularly in terms of generally lower jobless rates. But that is not true in all circumstances. As the OECD report notes, in Germany — which offers far greater protection to workers — the unemployment rate stood at 5.3 per cent in May and is expected to decline further next year. Overall, however, Canada still fares better than most OECD countries on the level of employment. For the grouping overall, unemployment is projected to fall slightly next year to 7.8 per cent from the current eight per cent, the group forecasts. Countries in the troubled eurozone are faring worse, however.

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 93.16 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.02 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.82 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.28 Cdn. National Railway . 104.36 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 131.77

Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 7.75 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 37.01 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.20 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.95 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 33.97 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.98 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.29 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Several disappointing U.S. earnings reports pulled North American stock markets lower on Tuesday, while investors sold off materials and energy stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index lost 11.46 points to 12,516.89, closing out a tightly-traded session ahead of comments from both Canada’s central bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar was up 0.45 of a cent to 96.47 cents US before the Bank of Canada issues its first policy decision under new governor Stephen Poloz, scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday. On the TSX, materials stocks dropped 2.2 per cent, as Agrium (TSX:AGU) fell $2.42 to $93.16. The energy sector closed 0.3 per cent lower with the August crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange weakening 32 cents to US$106 a barrel. Gold stocks were some of the biggest gainers as August bullion rose $6.90 to US$1,290.40 an ounce while the TSX gold sector rose 3.1 per cent. The September copper contract on the Nymex gained 4.2 cents to US$3.187 a pound. In the U.S., investors still had plenty to digest as both Coca-Cola, the world’s largest beverage maker, and retail brokerage Charles Schwab, delivered second-quarter results that disappointed analysts. Coca-Cola reported declining profits and weak volume growth for the quarter. Charles Schwab said its profits fell seven per cent to $256 million, or 18 cents per share, in the second quarter, from $275 million, or 20 cents per share, a year earlier. On Wall Street, the Dow and S&P moved back after closing at record highs for three consecutive sessions. The Dow shifted back 32.41 points to 15,451.85, the Nasdaq composite index was 8.99 points lower to 3,598.50 while the S&P 500 index slid 6.24 points to 1,676.26. North American markets were holding back from any major shifts before the testimony from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday that could set the tone in markets for the rest of the summer. In particular, investors will be looking for any further guidance on when the Fed will start to reduce its monetary stimulus. The Fed is currently spending US$85 billion a month to buy financial assets in the hope of keeping long-term borrowing rates low and stimulating the U.S. economy. The new money created by the various monetary stimulus enacted in recent years have been one of the key drivers of the markets.

Disappointing retail sales figures on Monday reinforced expectations that the so-called “tapering” may take place later in the year than previously thought. Shares of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. (TSX:L) pulled back a day after the company announced it planned to buy Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. (TSX:SC) for $12.4 billion in cash and stock — a deal that has sparked a review by two ratings agencies. Standard & Poor’s is placing the companies on CreditWatch “with negative implications,” which means it may lower or affirm the ratings within the next three months. DBRS also placed Shoppers Drug Mart under review with negative implications, reflecting Loblaw’s “potential assumption of approximately $1 billion of Shoppers’ debt.” Loblaw stock dipped $1.53 to $48.60, while Shoppers moved down 43 cents to $59.69. Barrick Gold stock (TSX:ABX) lifted nearly six per cent after a Chilean appeals court ruled against the world’s largest gold mining company on Monday. The court ruled in favour of Chilean Indians who accuse Barrick of contaminating their water downstream and creating more doubts about the future of the world’s highest gold mine. Shares of the company gained 93 cents to $16.620. Sun Media Corp. announced plans Tuesday to cut 360 jobs and close 11 publications across the country, including its 24 Hours free daily newspapers in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. The media company’s parent, Montreal-based Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B), saw its shares fall 23 cents to $47.50. In economic news, The U.S. Labor Department reported a tame inflation rate with the consumer price index rising 0.5 per cent in June from May. Two-thirds of the increase came from a 6.3 per cent jump in gas prices, the largest since February. A day after Citigroup easily topped Wall Street expectations, Goldman Sachs did the same on Tuesday. The global investment and securities firm reported that it doubled its quarterly profits for the second quarter, and posted revenue of US$8.61 billion. Johnson & Johnson also said its second-quarter profit more than doubled thanks to higher sales of medicines and medical devices. After the market close, Yahoo Inc. said its earnings climbed 46 per cent, thanks to a major boost from an investment in Chinese Internet company Alibaba. But its revenue fell 7 per cent from last year. The company earned US$331 million, or 30 cents per share in the three months ending in June. That compared with net

income of $227 million, or 18 cents per share, at the same time last year. Revenue totalled $1.14 billion.

Yahoo still faces challenges despite rise in ad revenues

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Tuesday Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,516.89 down 11.46 points TSX Venture Exchange — 910.84 up 14.12 points TSX 60 — 718 down 0.78 point Dow — 15,451.85 down 32.41 points S&P 500 — 1,676.26 down 6.24 points Nasdaq — 3,598.50 down 8.99 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 96.47 cents US, up 0.45 of a cent Pound — C$1.5706, down 0.21 of a cent Euro — C$1.3646, up 0.40 of a cent Euro — US$1.3164, up one cent Oil futures: US$106 per barrel, down 32 cents (August contract) Gold futures: US$1,290.40 per oz., up $6.90 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.624 per oz., up 17.8 cents $695.21 per kg., up $5.72 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Tuesday at 910.84, up 14.12 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 129.66 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’13 $1.30 higher $526.10; Jan. ’14 $1.30 higher $532.10; March ’14 $1.00 higher $537.10; May ’14 $0.50 higher $536.10; July ’14 $0.90 higher $535.10; Nov. ’14 $4.70 higher $510.60; Jan ’15 $4.70 higher $510.60; March ’15 $4.70 higher $510.60; May ’15 $4.70 higher $510.60; July ’15 $4.70 higher $510.60; 4.70 higher $510.60. Barley (Western): Oct. ’13 unchanged $194.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $199.00; March ’14 unchanged $199.00; May ’14 unchanged $199.00; July ’14 unchanged $199.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $199.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $199.00; March ’15 unchanged $199.00; May ’15 unchanged $199.00. Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 282,300 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 282,300.

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G20 again seeking solution to slow growth, high unemployment BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Finance ministers and central bankers from the world’s biggest economies are meeting again later this week to confront the now-familiar dual problems of slow economic growth and high unemployment, as well as a new one of growing financial market volatility. The meeting in Moscow starting Friday, which will for the first time be preceded by a session involving labour ministers, will set the agenda for a full leaders’ summit of the G20 nations in September. Speaking at a background briefing in Ottawa, a finance official described the global situation as worrying, noting that G20 policy-makers saw weaker than expected economic growth in the first half of 2013. A recent new forecast by the International Monetary Fund shaved global growth to three per cent this year — 0.2 percentage points lower than the previous projection in April — although Canada saw an similar-sized upgrade to 1.7 per cent. The new problem confronting the global outlook is increased volatility arising out of talk in the United States that the Federal Reserve is thinking of a “tapered” exit from quantitative easing — a unconventional form of stimulus that involves expanding the money supply — starting in 2014. The talk has triggered a sell-off in equity markets, while increasing treasury bond yields and currency volatility in emerging markets. The Fed has since taken steps to soothe markets somewhat by noting it would also only ease back on the accelerator if the economy improved. The Canadian official said “tapering” would definitely be on the agenda at the meetings, although he would not prejudge whether any recommendations will flow from the discussions. Also expected front and centre at the talks is slowing economic growth in China and other emerging markets, which is affecting Canada directly through dampened commodity prices. The meeting will be the first attended by Canada’s new central bank governor, Stephen Poloz, although officials said newly appointed Labour Minister Kellie Leitch — named to the portfolio Monday — will not make the trip. Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty briefed his provincial and territorial counterparts by “telepresence” — a state-of-the-art type of video conferencing — on the situation. A release said the “telepresence meeting” was the first federal-provincial finance meeting using the technology, which is billed as a way to save travel and accommodation costs.

Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.83 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.95 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 53.53 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 63.13 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 57.13 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.96 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 29.53 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.28 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 46.72 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 59.00 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 17.93 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 76.32 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 62.58 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 32.70 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.47

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 16.62 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.77 First Quantum Minerals . 15.78 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 28.15 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.27 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . NA Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.30 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.94 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.94 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 23.73 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 27.92 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 49.25 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 48.69 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.05 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 50.00 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 32.93 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.07

market at current prices. As of late Tuesday, Yahoo’s stock had gained 22 cents to $27.10 in extended trading. The shares have gained more than 70 per cent under Mayer’s leadership. In an unusual live video presentation streamed on Yahoo’s website, Mayer focused on other things besides finances while reviewing the company’s progress since she defected from a top job at Google a year ago to try to rejuvenate one of the Internet’s bestknown brands. Mayer said Yahoo’s employee attrition rate is down by 59 per cent and innovation in mobile is way up, thanks largely to the 17 acquisitions that she has completed, including a $1.1 billion deal for Internet blogging service Tumbler. Traffic to Yahoo’s website is also on the upswing for the first time in more than a year, according to Mayer. “We have created a new, supercharged Yahoo,” she boasted during the video presentation. Mayer, 38, has gotten a big jolt from Alibaba, a rapidly growing company in which Yahoo invested $1 billion eight years ago in exchange for a 40 per cent stake. After selling part of its holdings back to Alibaba last year, Yahoo still owns a 24 per cent stake that is expected to bring in another $10 billion to $20 billion during the next few years. Alibaba is also lifting Yahoo’s ongoing earnings, as the second-quarter report illustrated. Yahoo made more money from its investments in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan during the second quarter than it did from its U.S. operations. That’s the second straight quarter that has occurred. Yahoo earned $331 million, or 30 cents per share, in the three months ending in June. That compared with net income of $227 million, or 18 cents per share, at the same time last year. If not for certain items unrelated to its ongoing business, Yahoo said it would have earned 35 cents per share. That was a nickel above the average estimate among analysts surveyed by FactSet. Cost cutting helped boost the earnings. The company’s payroll stood at 11,500 workers at the end of June, down by 9 per cent over the past year.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo remained stuck in a revenue rut during the second quarter, muting the celebration of CEO Marissa Mayer’s first year running the Internet company. The numbers released Tuesday showed Yahoo Inc.’s earnings are still rising, but they also highlighted the challenges facing the company as it loses ground to rivals Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. in the online advertising market that generates most of their revenue. Yahoo sold slightly fewer display ads than it did at the same time last year, and the prices that marketers were willing to pay for the space fell by 12 per cent, too. The Sunnyvale, Calif., company made some small strides in the Internet ad market dominated by Google, but it still wasn’t enough to prevent Yahoo’s revenue from slipping in a quarter when the digital ad market in the U.S. increase by 15 per cent, based on estimates by the research firm eMarketer. Google’s second-quarter earnings, due out Thursday, are expected to show even more robust growth. Yahoo’s nagging ad headaches initially dragged down the company’s stock by more than 2 per cent in extended trading, but the selling reversed after management assured investors that it intends to keep buying back the company’s stock. The commitment comes after Yahoo had already spent $3.6 billion buying back about 190 million of its shares since last year, fulfilling a pledge that Mayer made shortly after the company realized a $7.6 billion windfall from selling nearly half of its stake in Chinese Internet company Alibaba. The extension of the share repurchases pleased Wall Street because it should help support Yahoo’s stock price in the months ahead. Besides helping to fuel demand for the stock, the repurchases help increase earnings per share by reducing the volume of outstanding stock. Yahoo now has 10 per cent fewer shares outstanding than a year ago. The company indicated it may spend another $1.9 billion buying back its stock, which would be enough to take about 70 million more shares off the

Chrysler to start selling all-new midsize car in Q1 of next year THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chrysler will start selling a completely new midsize car during the first quarter of next year, company executives confirmed on Tuesday. The replacement for the aging Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger is badly needed for the company to compete with the likes of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in the most popular part of the U.S. auto market. Chrysler officials gave few details about the new car. It will be built at a factory in Sterling Heights, Mich., north of Detroit, where the 200 and Avenger are now built. The officials confirmed the timing of the car Tuesday while taking reporters on a tour of the factory’s new paint shop. Chrysler’s current midsize cars were unveiled in 2006 and updated three years ago. Their designs are the oldest in the midsize car market, and buyers pay far less for them than nearly all competitors. The 200 and Avenger generally are noisier, get lower gas mileage and have worse rides than the competition, a bad combination in the hotly contested market. The new car likely will be built with components jointly designed with Italian automaker Fiat SpA, which owns a majority stake in Chrysler.

Through June, Chrysler has sold just 136,000 200s and Avengers combined. While sales are up over last year, they’re far below the top-selling cars in the midsize segment. For instance, Toyota sold almost 208,000 Camrys through June, while Honda sold 187,000 Accords. Crosstown rival Ford sold 161,000 Fusions and had to open a second factory to build

them because of rising sales. T h e n e w 898,000-square-foot paint shop in Sterling Heights is about 85 per cent complete. When finished, it will be able to paint any Chrysler or Fiat vehicle except for big pickup trucks and large commercial vans, said John Powell, senior manager of the shop. The plant also is getting a new $165 million body shop.

The paint shop, along with upgrades to two nearby metal stamping plants, cost $850 million. It’s scheduled to open early next year. The investment is good news for the factory’s roughly 2,600 employees. The plant was slated to be closed in 2009 when Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy protection but was saved when demand for midsize cars increased.

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American League advantage AMERICAN LEAGUE ENDS THREE-YEAR ALL-STAR GAME LOSING STREAK WITH SHUTOUT OVER NATIONAL LEAGUE TO GET HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE IN WORLD SERIES KORY SHEETS

SHEETS GETS CFL WEEKLY AWARD Running back Kory Sheets is the CFL’s offensive player of the week after helping the Saskatchewan Roughriders remain the league’s lone unbeaten team. Sheets ran for a career-high 178 yards and two TDs in leading Saskatchewan past the Toronto Argonauts 39-28 on Thursday night at Rogers Centre. Sheets leads the CFL in rushing with 442 yards, the most to start a season after three games. Riders linebacker Renauld Williams was named the top defensive player after registering eight tackles and two sacks against Toronto. Calgary kicker Rene Paredes was named top special-teams player after booting five field goals and a convert in a 22-14 win over the Montreal Alouettes. Toronto receiver Andre Durie claimed top Canadian honours after registering seven catches for 100 yards and a TD against Saskatchewan.

Today

● Men’s amateur golf: Alberta championship, Sundre Golf Club. ● Pony chuckwagons: North American championship, Westerner Days, 6 p.m. ● Midget AAA baseball: Okotoks Dawgs Red at Red Deer Carstar Braves, doubleheader, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Bantam AAA baseball: Okotoks Dawgs Black at Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Parkland baseball: Innisfail at LAcombe, 7 p.m.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS American 3 National 0 NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera reported for work an inning early, and walked off to a fitting tribute. Summoned in the eighth to make sure he would pitch in his final All-Star game, the New York Yankees’ indomitable closer tossed a perfect inning and soaked up a pair of standing ovations while helping the American League to a 3-0 victory over the National League on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Rivera, who took home MVP honours, and nine other pitchers combined on a three-hitter for the AL, which snapped a three-game losing streak and regained home-field advantage in the World Series. Joe Nathan saved it in Rivera’s place after the American League scratched out a pair of runs and got an RBI double from Jason Kipnis. Robinson Cano hobbled off early after getting hit by a pitch from crosstown rival Matt Harvey of the hometown Mets. X-rays were negative and Cano said he shouldn’t miss any games for the Yankees. Harvey and opposing starter Max Scherzer were among a record 39 first-time All-Stars in a game that featured four players 21 or younger — baseball’s next generation. Both came out throwing 99 mph heat, but it was Rivera, at 43 the oldest All-Star since 1991, who was the centre of attention in his farewell season. He came in from the bullpen to Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” just like across town at Yankee Stadium, and was left alone on the field for more than a minute to take in a rousing ovation. “It was a great moment. He is one of the best pitchers that’s ever played this game,” Tigers

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American League’s Mariano Rivera, of the New York Yankees, throws during the eighth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, on Tuesday, in New York. outfielder Torii Hunter said. Players on both sides clapped from the top of the dugout steps, and he tipped his cap to the crowd. Then he went to work, retiring three straight hitters on 16 pitches before walking off to another ovation. “It was tough. It was special,” an emotional Rivera said. “Seeing the fans sharing and both teams standing out of the dugout, managers, coaches players, priceless.” It was the ninth All-Star game in New York — most for any city

Friday

● Men’s amateur golf: Alberta championship, Sundre Golf Club. ● Peewee AA tier III baseball provincials: Edmonton vs Camrose, 3 p.m; Okotoks vs. Red Deer, 6 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Mosquito A tier III baseball provincials: Red Deer Blue vs. Coronation, 3 p.m.; Red Deer Red vs. Stettler, 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park.

innings. He walked off to a standing ovation and received a pat on the back from NL manager Bruce Bochy of the San Francisco Giants, the defending World Series champions. Harvey was the youngest AllStar starting pitcher since former Mets ace Dwight Gooden was 23 a quarter-century ago — and the first from the home team since Houston’s Roger Clemens in 2004. Gooden cheered Harvey on from the stands.

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Woods looking to end ‘major’ drought AN ‘OPEN’ ERA OF MAJORS GOES BACK TO WHEN WOODS STOPPED WINNING THEM BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday

● Men’s amateur golf: Alberta championship, Sundre Golf Club. ● Pony chuckwagons: North American championship, Westerner Days, 6 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: Lacombe Granite and Stone vs. Printing Place, Great Chief 1; North Star Sports vs. Gary Moe Volkswagen, Great Chief 2; 6:30 p.m. ● Ladies fastball: Red Deer League semifinals, second game best-of-three, Red Deer Rage vs. TNT Athletics, diamond 1; N. Jensen’s Bandits vs. Snell&Oslund Badgers, diamond 2, 7 p.m. If third games in either series needed, will follow.

— and second in five years after a farewell to old Yankee Stadium in 2008. But the only other time the Mets hosted was during Shea Stadium’s debut season in 1964, when Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johnny Callison hit a game-ending homer in the ninth. This one gave the struggling Mets a chance to pack their cozy ballpark for one of the few times all season. Fans chanted Harvey’s name during pregame introductions, and the 24-yearold sensation delivered with three strikeouts in two shutout

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Tiger Woods of the US plays a shot on the second fairway during a practice round for the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Tuesday.

GULLANE — British Open champions at Muirfield are more likely to be found on a ballot for the Hall of Fame than the bottom of a betting sheet. It has never been known as a haven for long shots, which would seem to bode well for someone like Tiger Woods. Even so, Woods struggled to find the right definition of an “outsider” when asked Tuesday about the trend of highcalibre winners at Muirfield. Because if an “outsider” is someone who had never won a major, then all bets are off. “You probably can’t say that given the fact that over the past, what, five years or so ... that we’ve had first-time winners at virtually every single major,” Woods said. “The fields are so deep now and the margin between the first player and the last player in the field is not that big anymore. It’s very small.” Eighteen players have won the last 20 majors, the most diverse collection of major champions in some 25 years. Fourteen of them had never won a major. Perhaps it was more than just a coincidence when Woods dated this trend to the last five years. Because that’s when he stopped winning them. “There’s certainly a connection between so many different winners and Tiger not winning one,” Graeme McDowell said. “Because we all know when he gets in the mood, he likes to win a few. I think in the period when Tiger kind of went missing for a couple of years there, it gave a lot of

players a chance to step up to the plate and show how healthy the game of golf is, get their confidence up and win the big ones and really get a bit of belief in themselves. “But I think Tiger has been responsible for raising the bar,” he said. “I think he certainly has set the standard for how good guys can be.” Times sure have changed since the British Open last came to this links course along the Firth of Forth. In 2002, the question was whether Woods was going to win all four majors in a single year. Eleven years later, not a major goes by without him being asked when he’s going to win one — any of them — again. The drought is at 16 majors, stretched over five years, since Woods hobbled and winced his way to a playoff win at Torrey Pines in the 2008 U.S. Open for his 14th career major, leaving him four short of the standard set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods gets defensive when asked about his confidence. Surely it would seem to have been easier when he was winning them with regularity. All he can do is point to his four PGA Tour wins this year, his No. 1 ranking fully restored, the way his named his bandied about as a favourite at every Grand Slam event. But there are no answers for why he can win just about anywhere except in the majors. “I think it’s just a shot here and there,” he said. “It’s making a key up-and-down here, or getting a good bounce, capitalizing on an opportunity here and there.”

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Ference hopes he can help Oilers return to playoffs BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ST. ALBERT — Andrew Ference remembers what it was like when he arrived in Boston in 2007, before the Bruins’ run of six straight playoff appearances, when fans weren’t hockey crazy and players hadn’t proven anything. “It was a bunch of guys with no playoff experience — hadn’t been in the playoffs for a number of years,” Ference said. After signing a four-year deal with his hometown Edmonton Oilers earlier this month, the veteran defenceman is back in a similar position on a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2006. Ference hopes he can help orchestrate a similar turnaround. “You realize how easy it is

to build on potential and have the tide turn fairly quickly,” Ference said. “You look at this team and how close it is to kind of getting over that hump, it’s exciting. It’s really neat to be a part of that, and to see potential turn into reality is a pretty special thing to be a part of.” The 34-year-old Ference brings Stanley Cup-winning experience to a young Oilers team that features a core of No. 1 picks Taylor Hall, Ryan NugentHopkins and Nail Yakupov. Ference won’t be counted on to be a star, but he has expectations for himself to end the post-season drought. “Of course I come in feeling a huge responsibility, just like I think every guy on the team probably should,” he said. “That’s the only way to take the next step forward.”

Ference grew up in the Sherwood Park area of Edmonton and his parents were seasonticket-holders, so he witnessed first-hand the Oilers’ glory years, when they won five Cups in seven years. Coming back to “familiar surroundings” helped make his decision, as did playing in another hockey-centric market. He’s at a different stage of his career than he was when he was in Pittsburgh with Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr or in Calgary with Jarome Iginla and Martin Gelinas. Now Ference is considered a leader. Ference knows what it takes from his time with the Bruins but also understands winning begins with management and coaches. “Then it filters down to the

team itself,” he said. “One of the biggest things we had (in Boston) was a huge sense of accountability where everybody demanded the best out of each other.” Ference spoke to coach Dallas Eakins during a two-day interview period before the start of free agency and felt like they saw the game the same way. Once he considered the raw talent the Oilers had, he realized this mix could do more next season and beyond. “From an outsider looking in you can tell that it gets old when people talk about potential and talk about just young guys all the time,” Ference said. “I’m sure they’re eager to shake off that label of potential. It gets old for players, and you want to be able to take that next step eventually.”

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Baseball

Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 52 42 .553 51 44 .537 43 49 .467 39 53 .424 37 55 .402

Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle Houston

West Division W L Pct 56 39 .589 54 41 .568 44 49 .473 43 52 .453 33 61 .351

No games scheduled GB — 2 1/2 4 1/2 6 11 1/2 GB — 1 1/2 8 12 14 GB — 2 11 13 22 1/2

Thursday’s Games No games scheduled

Tuesday’s Games All-Star Game at New York American League 3, National League 0

Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled

Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami

National League East Division W L Pct 54 41 .568 48 47 .505 48 48 .500 41 50 .451 35 58 .376

GB — 6 6 1/2 11 18

St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee

Central Division W L Pct 57 36 .613 56 37 .602 53 42 .558 42 51 .452 38 56 .404

GB — 1 5 15 19 1/2

West Division W L Pct 50 45 .526 47 47 .500 46 50 .479 43 51 .457 42 54 .438

GB — 2 1/2 4 1/2 6 1/2 8 1/2

Arizona Los Angeles Colorado San Francisco San Diego

Monday’s Games No games scheduled

Tuesday’s Games All-Star Game at New York American League 3, National League 0

Monday’s Games No games scheduled

Wednesday’s Games

Thursday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Major League Linescore AL All-Stars 000 110 010 — 3 9 0 NL All-Stars 000 000 000 — 0 3 0 Scherzer, Sale (2), F.Hernandez (4), M.Moore (5), Balfour (6), G.Holland (7), Cecil (7), Delabar (7), M.Rivera (8), Nathan (9) and Mauer, S.Perez; Harvey, Kershaw (3), Corbin (4), Cl.Lee (5), Fernandez (6), Chapman (7), Kimbrel (8), Grilli (9) and Y.Molina, Posey. W—Sale. L—Corbin. Sv—Nathan. Red Deer Senior Men Lacombe Stone Granite 12 Gary Moe 4 Lacombe 12 Northstar Sports 1 Red Deer Ladies Fastball League playoffs semifinals (best of three) Tuesday - Game one TNT Athletics 7 U18 Rage 0 N Jensen’s bandits 8 Snell & Oslund Badgers 7

Transactions

PF 83 79 72 63

PA 97 89 74 74

Pt 2 2 2 2

GP Saskatchewan 3 Calgary 3 B.C. 3 Edmonton 3

West Division W L T 3 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 0

PF 114 87 73 51

PA 67 82 63 76

Pt 6 4 4 2

Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L T GF Kansas City 20 9 5 6 29 Montreal 18 9 5 4 31 New York 20 9 7 4 29 Philadelphia 20 8 6 6 32 Houston 19 8 6 5 22 New England 18 6 6 6 22 Columbus 19 6 8 5 23 Chicago 18 6 9 3 20 Toronto 18 2 9 7 17 D.C. 19 2 13 4 8

GA 19 29 24 30 19 16 23 28 27 29

Pt 33 31 31 30 29 24 23 21 13 10

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L T GF Salt Lake 20 11 5 4 32 Portland 19 8 2 9 30 Vancouver 19 9 5 5 32 Dallas 20 8 5 7 27 Los Angeles 20 9 8 3 30 Colorado 20 7 7 6 23

GA 18 18 26 27 24 22

Pt 37 33 32 31 30 27

Toronto Hamilton Winnipeg Montreal

WEEK THREE Saturday’s results B.C. 17 Edmonton 3 At Guelph, Ont. Hamilton 25 Winnipeg 20 Friday’s result Calgary 22 Montreal 14 Thursday’s result Saskatchewan 39 Toronto 28 WEEK FOUR Friday, July 19 Toronto at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20 Montreal at Calgary, 5 p.m. Edmonton at B.C., 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Hamilton at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m.

Canadian Football League Leaders TORONTO — Unofficial CFL scoring leaders following Saturday’s games (x—scored two-point convert): TD C FG S Pt Parades, Cal 0 9 7 0 30 Milo, Sask 0 11 6 0 29 Congi, Ham 0 8 6 3 29 Whyte, Mtl 0 6 6 3 27 x-Sheets, Sask 4 2 0 0 26 O’Neill, BC 0 6 4 3 21 Prefontaine, Tor 0 4 5 1 20 Palardy, Wpg 0 7 4 0 19 Gable, Ham 3 0 0 0 18 Goltz, Wpg 3 0 0 0 18 T.Smith, Sask 3 0 0 0 18 West, Cal 3 0 0 0 18 Shaw, Edm 0 4 4 1 17 Arceneaux, BC 2 0 0 0 12 Barnes, Tor 2 0 0 0 12 Charles, Edm 2 0 0 0 12 Cornish, Cal 2 0 0 0 12 Getzlaf, Sask 2 0 0 0 12 Green, Mtl 2 0 0 0 12 Harris, BC 2 0 0 0 12 Kackert, Tor 2 0 0 0 12 Simpson, Wpg 2 0 0 0 12 Stamps, Edm 2 0 0 0 12 C.Taylor, BC 2 0 0 0 12 x-Dressler, Sask 1 2 0 0 8 Waters, Tor 0 4 1 1 8 Watt, Tor 1 1 0 0 7 Bagg, Sask 1 0 0 0 6 Carrier, Mtl 1 0 0 0 6

Soccer

Tuesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned RHP Simon Castro to Charlotte (IL). HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with SS Wander Franco on a minor league contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Claimed INF Pedro Ciriaco off waivers from San Diego. MINNESOTA TWINS — Recalled C/OF Chris Herrmann from Rochester (IL). Selected the contract of INF Doug Bernier from Rochester. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned RHP Drew Hutchison to Dunedin (FSL). National League NEW YORK METS — Sent 1B Justin Turner to Binghamton (EL) for a rehab assignment. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Sent C Hector Sanchez to the Arizona League Giants for a rehab assignment. American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Signed RHP Osvaldo Rodriguez. LAREDO LEMURS — Released LHP Matt Dunbar. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed INF Kevin Moesquit and LHP Edgar Osuna. Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS — Traded OF Jereme Milons to Southern Illinois (Frontier) for a player to be named. NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed LHP Bryan

Morgado. Released RHP Pete Levitt and LHP Mike Francisco. QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed INF Blair Springfield. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DENVER NUGGETS — Named Arturas Karnisovas assistant general manager. DETROIT PISTONS — Signed G Chauncey Billups. MIAMI HEAT — Waived F Mike Miller. NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed F Metta World Peace. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Claimed G-F James Anderson and C Tim Ohlbrecht off waivers from Houston. SAN ANTONIO SPURS — Agreed to terms with F Jeff Pendergraph on a two-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed DE Carlos Dunlap to a five-year contract extension. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed S Morgan Burnett to a multiyear contract extension. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Agreed to terms with OT Michael Bamiro. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Added LB Philippe Dubuisson-Lebon to the practice roster. HOCKEY

National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Signed RW Jared Staal to a one-year, two-way contract. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms with D Ryan Stanton on a one-year contract. Traded F Daniel Carcillo to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional selection in the 2015 draft. DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed to terms with D Brendan Smith on a two-year contract. FLORIDA PANTHERS — Agreed to terms with C Greg Rallo and D Michael Caruso on one-year, two-way contracts. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Re-signed D Mark Barberio to a one-year, two-way contract. WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms with Fs Eric Tangradi and Patrice Cormier. American Hockey League SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Re-signed D John Lee. Signed F Tony Turgeon and D Dennis Urban. WORCESTER HAWKS — Signed Fs Jimmy Bonneau, Riley Brace and Lane Scheidl and D Kyle Bigos on one-year contracts. ECHL FLORIDA EVERBLADES — Agreed to terms with Fs Trevor Bruess and Evan Chlanda on oneyear contracts. MOTORSPORTS NASCAR — Reinstated Sprint Cup crew member Jackson L. Dodson II.

Busy weekend for baseball at Great Chief Park Great Chief Park will be busy this weekend with three baseball tournaments beginning Friday., The Red Deer Riggers annual tournament begins Friday with the mosquito A tier III and peewee AA tier III provincials on as well. The Riggers open play Friday at 7:30 p.m. against the Innisfail Merchants. On Saturday they face the St. Albert Tigers at 7:30 p.m. while the Merchants clash with the Tigers at 2:30 p.m. In other Saturday play the Fort Saskatchewan Athletics meet the Edmonton Confederation Cubs at 9:30 a.m. and the Calgary Cardinals at 5 p.m. The Cubs and Cards clash at noon.

On Sunday the third place teams in each pool meet at 10 a.m. with the second-place teams clashing at 12:30 and the top teams at 3 p.m. The champion pockets $1,000 with $700 for second. The peewee playoffs begin at 3 p.m. Friday with the Edmonton Angels clashing with the Camrose Red. Red Deer takes on the Okotoks Blue at 6 p.m. and clash with Barrhead Saturday at 6 p.m. Other games on Saturday sees St. Albert clashing with the Edmonton Angels at 9 a.m. and Camrose at 3 p.m. and Barrhead meeting Okotoks at noon. The playoffs go Sunday with the semifinals at noon and 3 p.m. if no tiebreakers need-

AAA PEEWEE BASEBALL The Red Deer Dairy Queen Braves edged the Edmonton Cardinals 16-15 in their only peewee AAA baseball league game during the weekend. Their second game against Sherwood Park was rained out on Sunday. Macgregor Manyluk started on the mound against the Cards and went 2 2/3 innings, allowing nine runs — four earned — on six hits and four walks. Zach Baker came on and worked 1 1/3 innings, giving up five runs on five hits and five walks. Rylan Eberle took control in the fourth inning, and went the final three innings, allowing one run and picking up the win. Eberle stranded the tying run on third when third baseman Baker grabbed a hard line drive for the final out. The Braves trailed 14-4, but scored five times in the fourth and sixth innings and twice in the fifth. Hunter Leslie was four-for-five with a triple and drove in three runs. Adam Junck was three-for-four and Aidan Schafer three-for-five with three RBIs. The Braves return to action this weekend in Edmonton as they face the Spruce Grove Sox twice Saturday and the Cards twice Sunday. Their final home game is July 24 against the Calgary Cubs at Great Chief Park. The Braves host the provincial peewee AAA championships Aug. 2-4 at Great Chief Park.

SOFTBALL PROVINCIALS The Red Deer Rage captured silver in the U12 A (squirt) provincial softball championships in Stony Plain during the weekend. The Rage lost to the Edmonton Warriors in the final after beating the Wetaskiwin Wild 6-5 in the semifinal. In pool play their downed the Calgary Kaizen 10-8, the Calgary Adrenaline 9-6 and the Wild 16-13 and lost 9-4 to the Warriors. Meanwhile in the U14A division, the Rage took third. They posted a 3-1 record in pool play before losing 16-13 to the Calgary Adrenaline and 8-5 to the Kaizen in the playoffs. In their pool they downed the Lloydminster Rebels 12-2, the Kaizen 8-0 and the Adrenaline 13-6 and lost 15-14 to the River City Heat. The U16 A Rage didn’t

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make the playoffs as they beat the St. Albert Angels 8-3 and the River City Hurricanes 8-0 and lost 8-0 to the Kaizen and 9-2 to the Adrenaline. In other provincial news, Hobbema was second in the U10B boys division and the Rage second in the U10A girls competition. Ponoka was second in the U10B boys action while Rimbey won the U12 C title with Coronation third. The Rage were second and Lacombe fourth in the U14B girls while Coronation was third and Stettler fourth in U14C girls.Delburne won the U14D girls’ title with Clive second and the Rage White fourth. The Central Alberta Threat won the U16B girls division with the Rage second while Coronation was third and Delburne fourth in U16D girls and the Rage won the U18B girls’ title.

ed. The final is at 6 p.m. If tiebreakers are needed the semifinals are at 1 and 3:30 p.m. and the final is at 7 p.m. The mosquito championship also starts at 3 p.m.. Friday with the Red Deer Blue meeting Coronation, The Red Deer Red takes on Stettler at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday Sherwood Park faces Coronation at 9 a.m., Barrhead and Red Deer Red meet at noon, Red Deer Blue and Sherwood Park clash at 3 p.m. and Stettler takes on Barrhead at 6 p.m. If no tiebreakers are needed the semifinals are at noon and 3 p.m. and the final at 6 p.m. If tiebreakers are needed the semifinals are at 1 and 3:30 p.m. and the final is at 7 p.m.

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Sunday’s result Vancouver 3 Chicago 1 Wednesday, July 17 New England at Colorado, 7 p.m. Toronto at Chivas USA, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20 Colorado at Seattle, 2 p.m. New York at Toronto, 2 p.m. Dallas at Montreal, 5 p.m. New England at Columbus, 5:30 p.m. Portland at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m. D.C. at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Kansas City at Salt Lake, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Codd four shots back after opening round at Men’s Amateur Championships Red Deer’s Matt Codd is the top Central Alberta player after the first round of the provincial Men’s Amateur Championships, Tuesday at Sundre Golf Club. Codd, who plays out of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club, finished in a tie for seventh after shooting an even round 72. He sits four shots off the opening round leaders Evan Holmes from Earl Grey Golf Club out of Calgary and public player Dustin Yeager who both opened with a 68. Other Central Albertans include Red Deer Golf and Country Club’s Tom Skinner who shot a 73 (tied for 11th) and Brett Pasula who shot 75 (tied for 17th). Innisfail Golf Club’s Ron Harder and Lacombe Golf and Country Club’s Bobby McKinlay both shot 76 (tied for 28th). Jason Thiels from Olds Golf Club shot 77 (tied for 38th), Shawn Schwartz from Stettler Golf Club shot 79 (tied for 56th), Carson Kallis from Red Deer Golf and Country Club shot 81 (tied for 78th). Both Ryan Swelin and Dane Thorogood were playing on their home course in the championship but couldn’t get the advantage needed in the opening round and both finished in a tie for 48th after shooting 78s. The championship continues with round two today starting at 7:30 a.m. and will continue with two more rounds on each Thursday and Friday.

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BALL: A little too excited All the buildup might have made the phenom a little too excited at the start. Mike Trout doubled inside first base on his opening pitch, and Harvey drilled Cano just above the right knee with a 96 mph fastball on the third. In obvious pain, Cano initially stayed in the game but limped off after Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera struck out — just as he did against Harvey in spring training. Cano crossed in front of the mound while heading to the dugout, and Harvey patted himself on the chest. “I didn’t mean to, obviously,” Harvey said. “I feel terrible. Apologies go out to him.” Cano has a bruised quadriceps but said he’ll be ready to play when the Yankees come out of the AllStar break. “Just a little tight,” Cano said. “I’ll be good for Friday.” Wright went to the mound for a calming chat with Harvey, who whiffed Jose Bautista to end the inning. Cano’s name came up all night — even after he left the game. A fan in a Cano shirt ran on the field and gave himself up to security near second base as players backed away a bit, but was tackled anyway to the delight of the crowd. Cabrera’s bat slipped out of his hands on a swing and sailed 10-15 rows deep, where it nearly clipped another fan in a Cano jersey. Cabrera’s next cut produced a leadoff double in the fourth, and Bautista’s sacrifice fly snapped a 17-inning scoreless streak for the AL that dated to Adrian Gonzalez’s homer off Cliff Lee two years ago in Arizona. Baltimore’s Adam Jones, wearing bright orange high-tops, doubled against Lee to start the fifth and scored when Hardy beat out a potential double play. Kipnis doubled home a run in the eighth off Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel.

a left elbow injury that was aggravated by hitting out of the thick rough at Merion. Doctors told him it was an elbow strain and recommended rest, forcing him to miss his title defence at Congressional and likely another start at The Greenbrier. He has not competed since the U.S. Open, and while he says “everything is good to go,” he has played only nine holes each day. “It’s one of the good things of taking the time off to let it heal and get the treatment and therapy on it,” he said. “The main reason was that coming over here the ground is going to be hard, obviously. And I’m going to need that elbow to be good. And just in case the rough was ... well, reports were it was going to be high and it was going to be lush. I needed to have this thing set and healed.” Ernie Els, the defending British Open champion and the last Open winner at Muirfield, returned to the course last month after winning in Germany. “It was like this,” Els said, tapping the dark green cooler on the 13th tee. “And there was a bit of rain that day, so it was very green. The rough was thick. You could just hack it out. And then I get here two weeks later, and it’s this.” He looked across a course that was a blend of yellow, wispy grass framing the fairways that were turning brown by the day. Most players prefer a brown links course because it’s running fast. Els didn’t buy that, not at Muirfield. “A little more luck involved,” he said. Muirfield doesn’t have the severity of humps and hollows in the fairway. It looks like links golf, not a trip to the moon. But the drier the condition, the faster the ball runs along the ground, and the harder it is to control where it stops. Maybe that’s what Woods needs — a little luck. “I’ve had a pretty good year so far — won four times,” Woods said, again on the defensive. “Even though I haven’t won a major championship in five years, I’ve been there in a bunch of them where I’ve had chances. I just need to keep putting myself there, and eventually I’ll get some.”

OPEN: Capitalizing on an opportunity He pointed to the par-5 15th hole at Augusta National in the second round of the Masters this year, when he was poised to take the lead until his wedge struck the flag and caromed back off the green and into the water. It led to a bogey, which became a triple-bogey 8 when it was discovered he took an illegal drop. He never seriously challenged the rest of the week. “It’s not much,” Woods said. “It could happen on the first day. It could happen on the last day. But it’s turning that tide and getting the momentum at the right time or capitalizing on an opportunity. That’s what you have to do to win major championships.” One thing that no longer concerns him, at least going into the opening round Thursday, is his health. Woods revealed during the U.S. Open that he had

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David Hearn is headed home for a rest to prepare for the RBC Canadian Open after the best showing of his PGA Tour career. The Brantford, Ont., native took a week off to prepare for the national golf championship after finishing as the runner-up at the John Deere Classic on Sunday. He lost in a five-hole playoff with Zach Johnson and eventual champion Jordan Spieth. “I think getting a week off will help me a lot,” said Hearn on Tuesday. “I’ve been playing a lot of golf and I feel like my game’s been at a pretty good level, so getting a little bit of rest will definitely help me heading into the Canadian Open.” Hearn’s put together the best season of his professional career, with two top-10 finishes and US$1,026,715 in earnings after 21 tournaments. Last year — his first on the PGA Tour — he competed in 28 tournaments, with two top-10 finishes, earning $1,012,575. “I think if you look at the way my career has progressed since I turned pro, or even before that, I’ve always had an ability to continue to raise my level of game to the next level,” said Hearn. “I feel like the last couple of seasons I’ve had very good signs and I’ve seen a progression in my game and I feel like I’m continually getting a little bit better.” His play has put him at No. 46 in the FedEx Cup standings, an improvement on his ranking of 108th last season. The top 125 golfers will make the FedEx Cup playoffs in late August, but Hearn sees win-

ning the Canadian Open as a priority for every golf season, regardless of his ranking. “Being Canadian, this is our national championship and there’s a lot of pride that goes into playing in it and playing well,” said Hearn. “I don’t qualify for all the majors on tour yet so this is one of the bigger tournaments that I’m going to play. “When I look at the summer schedule it’s one of the events I definitely want to prepare well for.” The national golf championship will be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont., from July 22 to July 28, about 60 kilometres from Hearn’s hometown. This will be the 34-yearold’s 11th Canadian Open, and the second year in a row that the tournament has been within striking distance of Brantford. That’s given Hearn the chance to rest at home and count on a large group to support him. “My parents and my wife and lots of family have always come out to the Open to follow me and last year in Hamilton it was real close to where I grew up in Brantford so I had a big following and Oakville’s not that much further away,” said Hearn. “I’m sure I’ll have at least the same crew out that I get when I’m real close to home, if not more.” Hearn expects all the Canadian golfers in the tournament will have fans cheering them on. “It’s a lot of fun for us to play in the Canadian Open,” said Hearn. “We don’t get that hometown feel very often on tour and we always have a

Pierce to get more freedom in Bombers game against Argos THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Coach Tim Burke suggests the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will loosen the leash on quarterback Buck Pierce just a little as they try to spark a lacklustre offence. Pierce has been a quarterback who moves and while it has cost him — injuries have sidelined him for large chunks of his career — trying to keep him in a bubble hasn’t worked so well either this season. Winnipeg currently sits at 1-2, although so does every other team in the CFL East. “We’re going to rectify that a little bit this week in our game plan,” Burke said of the way Pierce has been held in check. “When he has done some positive things this year he’s extended things with his feet and so I think you’ll see a little bit more wide open Buck Pierce this week.” It also hasn’t been much of a bubble. Pierce was sacked six times in his last outing alone, although Burke points out he’s also healthier at this point in the season that he has been in some time. “He’s going to have to be smart about taking hits. He’s just going to have to get down on the ground when he needs to.” Keeping Pierce healthy was one of the keys to Winnipeg’s plan for success this season but so far the offence hasn’t managed to generate enough points to suggest it was the only fix needed. Burke has trotted out a pretty long list of problems from receivers who don’t move as ordered to an offensive line that isn’t learning from its mistakes. Then there are penalties Burke says are just plain dumb, such as offsides on kicks. Burke wasn’t ready Tuesday to announce any of the roster moves he has already suggested might happen to try and fix some of these problems, but says he will be ready Wednesday. “You have to learn from your mistakes,” agrees Pierce. “We’re all professionals here and we learn and we move on.” He said a successful

CFL offence is all about execution and everyone doing their jobs and admits even he hasn’t done his as well as he should. “I’m not doing what I need to do to put our team in a position to be successful,” he said. “I missed some throws that I usually don’t miss. Those things are going to happen, you just can’t have them happen all the time.” And he too said taking off the leash would be a good idea. “Obviously my strength is me moving around and running,” he said, “so hopefully we’ll see more of that this week.” Meanwhile, after coming away battered and bruised from their 2520 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last weekend, the Bombers are getting defensive back Johnny Sears into the lineup again. He’ll replace Desia Dunn, out for at least two weeks with a hamstring injury. Sears remembers his last game at the old Ivor Wynne Stadium last year, before he got injured.

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David Hearn reacts after missing a putt during a playoff in the John Deere Classic golf tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., Sunday. David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., was just a shot away from the championship on the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic. He’s hoping to learn from that experience and win the RBC Canadian Open next week. lot of Canadians throughout the course of the year come up to us at various other golf courses — Canadians are very proud of their athletes and golfers — so we’re always running into people and they’re very supportive and definitely when we play in Canada it’s another level.” There are 12 Canadians

already in the tournament’s field, with the possibility of more joining as qualifying continues across the country. Hearn believes the Canadian Open is a special event and that it’s evident to visiting golfers how important it is to the country. “The Canadian Open is one of the few national champi-

onships that we play on tour and it should have the respect from the other players,” said Hearn. “I think that a lot of players do see that when they come to Canada it’s an incredibly well-supported event and the fans are great and we get amazing crowds. “It’s certainly an event that guys want to be a part of.”

Froome flirts with disaster in treacherous Stage 16 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GAP, France — Hurtling too fast for comfort down a twisty, turning foothill of the Alps, Tour de France leader Chris Froome faced a high-speed choice between risk and reward. The Briton knew that 10 years ago on exactly the same descent, Joseba Beloki shattered his leg, elbow and wrist rounding a corner too fast and Lance Armstrong plowed into a field to avoid the prone Spaniard howling in pain. So Froome wanted to go easy. Trouble was, Alberto Contador didn’t. Against his better instincts, Froome chased after his Spanish rival who sped down the treacherous stretch with asphalt made gooey and slippery by the July heat. Just like Armstrong, flirting with disaster nearly cost Froome the Tour. Contador crashed as he rounded a right-hand corner, forcing Froome to swerve off the road, onto the grass and to put a foot down to stay upright. Unlike Contador, who bloodied his right knee, Froome escaped with just a fright. Still, the drama on Tuesday’s Stage 16 proved a point that Froome and his Sky team have made time and again: Despite his big lead, Froome won’t savour victory until he’s on the cobbles of the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday. “One second you could be going for the finish and about to win a race and the next you’re lying in a ditch somewhere, with a broken bone,” Froome said. “I knew it was the descent where Beloki crashed so I was purposefully laying off a little bit and trying to take it easy but at the same time also trying to keep touch with the Saxobank guys who were really pushing the limits.” By that, Froome meant Contador and his SaxoTinkoff teammate from the Czech Republic, Roman Kreuziger, who are third and fourth in the overall standings but more than four minutes off the lead. Opportunities for them to claw back are fast running out. The finish line in Paris is now just 415 miles and five days away. To their credit, they aren’t simply accepting defeat but are harassing Froome

TOUR DE FRANCE all the way. If Froome wins, the way his rivals have repeatedly tested the British rider over the three weeks should give him the extra satisfaction of a victory hard-earned. Stage 16 wound from Provence past vineyards, lavender fields and villages clinging to hillsides to the town of Gap, a staging post for what promises to be a grand finale in the Alps for the 100th Tour. For a long while, it seemed as if the 104-mile trek to Gap from Vaison-la-Romaine, a charming town with old ruins near the Mont Ventoux where Froome won on Sunday, would be one of those Tour stages that don’t amount to much. Apparently preparing for the Alps, Froome and other main protagonists allowed 26 riders — none of them a podium threat — to escape far ahead. The stage winner, Rui Costa, later emerged from that group, riding away on the day’s last climb, a 6-mile long ascent to Col de Manse, and then zipping down to Gap. Although the Manse climb is less arduous and less steep than the Ventoux, where Froome blasted past Contador, the Spaniard and Kreuziger used to it test the Briton and his Australian wingman, Richie Porte. Several times, Contador tried accelerating away. Kreuziger did, too. But Porte and then Froome alone wouldn’t let them get away. To cool the asphalt, authorities doused the top of the climb with water. But Porte said the road down from there was sticky and slippery — just as it was in the heat wave of 2003, when Beloki’s back wheel slid away from him on a bend, hurling him to the ground. Armstrong went on to win that Tour — only to have that and all six of his other victories in cycling’s premier race stripped from him last year for doping. On Tuesday, touching their brakes caused wheels to slip, Porte said. “All of us had a bit of a moment coming down there, losing the front wheel, back wheel,” he said. Yet Contador was flying, with Froome in his wake.

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Rocky gets a very big air show FREE SWIMMING Families are invited to swim for free at two of Red Deer’s recreational pools this week. The local Tim Hortons are sponsoring Free Family Swim Night at the Collicutt Centre today and on Friday at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre. Both events will run from 6 to 10 p.m.

STACY REGIER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The fifth annual Stacy Regier Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money for the intensive care unit at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre will tee off at Meadowlands Golf Club in Sylvan Lake on Saturday. The tournament has raised more than $115,000 through the years. Regier, 24, died from severe head injuries after a vehicle collision in Calgary in 2009. Her parents Cindy and Pete organized the golf tournament in her honour to raise money for ICU equipment. Registration begins on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. A dinner will follow the tournament, along with a silent auction and prizes. For more information, visit www. stacyregierlegacy.com.

ABOVE THE CLOUDS BARBEQUE AT AIRPORT Pilots, controllers and ground crew are flipping burgers to tunes by Garrett Olson on Friday. The Red Deer Airport invites you to mosey over to the Above the Clouds Westerner Days Barbecue, being served at the terminal from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Instead of paying a set admission fee, people attending the lunch are asked to bring a donation to support KidSport, a charity organized to pull down financial barriers that prevent children from playing sports.

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BIG ACTS INCLUDE THE SNOWBIRDS, CF-18 DEMO TEAM AND SKYHAWKS BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Skies over Rocky Mountain House will be filled with highflying acrobatics and gravitydefying stunts as the Rocky Air Show returns after a two-year hiatus. Unable to book the big name, military flyers, the 2012 air show was postponed. But Rob Ironside, president of the Rocky Mountain House Air Show, said they were able to book both the Snowbirds, the CF-18 Demo Team and the SkyHawks parachute team for this year. “It’s going to be one of our biggest air shows yet,” said Ironside, adding the anticipation has been heightened by the longer absence.

“A lot of planning has gone into it, we’re making it bigger and better.” On top of the military aircraft that will show their stuff, there are numerous civilian pilots and planes lined up, including Team Rocket, the Dan Buchanan Airshow, Dave Mathieson and Jerzy Strzyz. Ironside said they expect about 7,000 to 10,000 people to come to the seventh show. They try to run the air shows every other year, aside from the hiatus in 2012. Ironside is most looking forward to the CF-18 demonstration. “There is just a lot of action and it is loud,” said Ironside. “It’s a lot of fun. “And the Snowbirds are always a huge hit.” The show gets underway on

Wednesday, July 24, at 5:30 p.m. with gates opening at 2 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain House Airport. There are several ways to access the airport. For those coming from Red Deer: rather than drive through the town, they can turn north at Range Road 65, west at Township Road 400 and then north on Range Road 70. Ironside said that route is paved. The other way to access the airport is to take Hwy 11 through Rocky Mountain House, turn east on Township Road 400 and then north on Range Road 70. Parking at the airport costs $20. There will be free parking at the Rocky Mountain House Arena, 5332 50th St., and a free shuttle to the airport.

Tickets cost $20 per person or $15 in advance, and children under five are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at several Rocky Mountain House stores, including Home Vitner, Bay 2 4939 51st St.; New Image Paint and Interiors, 5115 50th St.; the Rocky Chamber of Commerce, 5406 48th St.; Riverview Campground and the airport, or online at www. rockymtnhouseairshow.com. Also available are Flight Deck tickets. For $75, they include a preferred section that includes reserved seating with chairs, a catered meal with a non-alcoholic beverage, parking pass, upgraded restrooms and children under three are free. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate. com

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Red Deer RCMP Julie Letal stands beside her ‘detainees,’ Trevor and Barb Wilson, and their daughters Sydney and Bailey from Stansbury Park, Utah. The family was arrested as part of the annual tourism promotion for the Westerner Days Fair and Exhibition, which kicks off today with the Westerner Days parade.

Visiting family being ‘detained’ for Westerner Days hospitality BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF A Utah family will enjoy the hospitality of cowboy culture as the guests of Westerner Days Fair and Exposition. The Wilson family of Stansbury Park, Utah, were apprehended and arrested around 1:30 p.m. in Gasoline Alley on Tuesday. Trevor Wilson was filling up the car with gas while his wife Barb, and two daughters Bailey, 17, and Sydney, 13, were in the store. “They pulled up when I was filling up with gas,” said Wilson, a high school athletic director. “I thought I did something wrong. I thought I was in trouble.” The family had been in Red Deer since Thursday for a wedding and were about to hit the highway for home.

‘ARRESTING’ EXPERIENCE This was their second trip to Red Deer but they were unaware of the “arrest-a-family” tourism promotion. Every year, a family with outof-province licence plates is “arrested” on Hwy 2 and detained as guests of Westerner Days. Barb said they are ready to jump into the whole western experience. The country-music loving family is ready to dress the part and excited to be outfitted in western garb. “That’s the fun part,” said Barb, a high school finance secretary. “And the Mounties. That’s going to be awesome seeing them all dressed up in their uniforms.” The teenagers said they were looking forward to the parade and

going to the midway. The family will take part in the Westerner Days parade and are treated to gate admission and midway passes, gifts from the City of Red Deer, Tourism Red Deer and the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce. The guests will also enjoy a lunch from Glenn’s Family Restaurant, a night at the Red Deer Lodge, western wear from Jones Boys Saddlery and Western Wear and Westerner Park, a hair cut or style from Tangles Hair Studio, dinner at Earl’s, and a vehicle for a day supplied by Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep and RV Centre. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Sentencing will he heard in October for an oilfield company office worker caught viewing child pornography on his work computer. Bradley Willford, 55, pleaded guilty in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday to one count of possessing child pornography. In an abbreviated version of the agreed statement of facts, Crown prosecutor Jennifer Rees of Calgary said an information technology specialist discovered about 250 images on Sept. 14 while doing routine maintenance on Willford’s desktop computer. Investigators from the RCMP integrated child exploitation unit searched Willford’s home computer as well, finding about 100 more images. Willford’s job with the oilfield company was “terminated” a few days after the initial report was made, said Rees. She asked Judge Jim Hunter to withdraw additional charges of making and distributing child pornography. Further details about the remaining charge will be brought before the court on Oct. 9, when Willford is scheduled to return for a sentence hearing. Rees and defence counsel Pat Penny asked for the adjournment to allow time for preparation of a risk assessment and a pre-sentence report.

Cycling tour expected in Red Deer on Friday A group of cyclists making a fundraising tour from Northern Alberta is due in Red Deer on Friday. Byron Peters, a planning and development officer based in La Crete, left with riding partners Simon Wiebe and Calvin Elias on Sunday for the 960-km journey. Peters was encouraged to start a fundraiser after announcing that he planned to

HIV/AIDS FUNDRAISER ride his bike to a family event in Red Deer. Peters had originally hoped to raise $50,000, earmarking the cash for the Mennonite Central Committee’s AIDS/HIV program.

He has now decided to shift 30 per cent of the funds to the Mennonite Disaster Services program, which is providing support and services to people whose homes were lost or damaged last month when the Bow River and its tributaries burst their banks. Donations for the tour are being co-ordinated through the Mennonite Central Committee offices in Calgary and Winnipeg.

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Civil rights leaders promise more protests ZIMMERMAN VERDICT BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI — Civil rights leaders said Tuesday they are planning vigils and rallies in 100 U.S. cities this weekend to press the federal government to bring charges against a former-neighbourhood watch volunteer acquitted in the killing of black teenager. George Zimmerman had been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 17-yearold Trayvon Martin last year, but a jury of six women found him not guilty of that charge as well as the lesser charge of manslaughter. “People all across the country will gather to show that we are not having a two- or three-day anger fit. This is a social movement for justice,” Rev. Al Sharpton said as he announced the plan outside the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. The rallies and vigils will occur in front of federal court buildings at noon Saturday in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York. Martin was visiting his father and returning to the home of his father’s fiancee after a trip to the store when Zimmerman identified him as a potential criminal. The neighbourhood watchman fatally shot Martin during a physical confrontation in the gated community in February 2012. Sharpton says vigils will be followed by a conference next week in Miami to develop a plan to address Florida’s “stand-your-ground” law. The law gives people wide latitude to use deadly force if they fear death or bodily harm. Meanwhile, protests over Zimmerman’s acquittal had broken out as far away as California. In Los Angeles, people ran through streets Monday night, breaking windows, attacking people on sidewalks and raiding a Wal-Mart store, while others blocked a major freeway in the San Francisco Bay area in the third night of demonstrations. Fourteen people were arrested after multiple acts of vandalism and several assaults in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw District. “The trial that we saw in Florida has ignited passions but we have to make sure that it will not ignite the city,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said. In Oakland, California, at least one person was injured and police made nine arrests when a protest turned violent Monday night. The Justice Department has said it is looking into Martin’s death to determine whether federal prosecutors will file criminal civil rights charges against Zimmerman, who is now a free man. His lawyer has told ABC News that Zimmerman will get his gun back and intends to arm himself again. The key to charging Zimmerman lies in whether evidence exists that he was motivated by racial animosity to kill Martin. While Martin’s family has said the teen was racially profiled, no evidence surfaced during the state trial that Zimmerman had a racial bias. Zimmerman’s friends and family have repeatedly denied he harboured racial animosity toward blacks.

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A woman holds up a sign during a demonstration in reaction to the acquittal of neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman on Monday in Los Angeles. Anger over the acquittal of a U.S. neighborhood watch volunteer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager continued Monday, with civil rights leaders saying mostly peaceful protests will continue this weekend with vigils in dozens of cities. Florida did not use its own hate crime laws against Zimmerman. The lone juror in the case who has spoken publicly — known only as Juror B37 because their identities have not been released — said Monday that she did not believe Zimmerman followed Martin because the teen was black. Still, supporters of the Justice Department filing civil rights charges say additional evidence could exist in the federal investigation that didn’t come up in the state prosecution of Zimmerman. Beyond the exact language of the law itself, the federal probe must navigate between sensitive racial and political issues that arose when Zimmerman initially wasn’t charged in Martin’s killing. “Many people simply cannot process how an unarmed teenager is killed, and yet no one is held criminally accountable for his death,” said Marcellus McRae, a former federal prosecutor in Los Angeles.

Resnick said a federal jury would have to find beyond a reasonable doubt that Zimmerman had a racial motive when he began following Martin and that he did not act in self-defence when he fired his gun. Zimmerman could get life in prison if charged and convicted under federal hate crime laws. Generally, the Justice Department is reluctant to get involved in cases that have already been tried before a state jury, in part because of concerns about double jeopardy. Perhaps the best-known example where federal prosecutors did intervene was the case of four police officers acquitted after a California state trial in the beating of black motorist Rodney King, which triggered deadly riots in the Los Angeles area in 1992. Two of the four officers were convicted in federal court of violating King’s rights, but that case differs from Zimmerman’s because they were acting as sworn law enforcement officials, not as a private citizen claiming self-defence.

New Egyptian cabinet sworn in CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt’s interim leader on Tuesday swore in the first Cabinet since the military ousted the Islamist president, giving members of the country’s liberal movements key positions and naming three Christians and three women, their highest numbers in an Egyptian government. The new government is led by Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi, an economist. Army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who ousted Mohammed Morsi on July 3, retains his post as defence minister and also took the position of first deputy prime minister, an additional title given to defence ministers in the past. The Cabinet of more than 30 ministers does not include any members of Islamist parties — a sign of the deep polarization over the removal of Morsi, the country’s first freely elected president. The interim president’s spokesman had earlier said posts would be offered to Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood, but the group promptly refused. The Brotherhood has said it will not participate in the military-backed political process and vows to continue protests until Morsi is reinstated. The swearing in of the Cabinet took place hours after overnight clashes between police and Islamist supporters of Morsi left seven protesters dead in the worst

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‘Enemy’ list is petty, childish: critics OTTAWA — Immigration lawyer Barbara Jackman doesn’t know if the Conservative government has an “enemies” list, but if they do, she figures she’s probably on it. Jackman, a prominent immigration advocate and perennial thorn in the side of governments of various stripes, never met once with Jason Kenney during his five years at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and says the minister made it clear that if she attended stakeholder meetings, he would not. A leaked memo shows that in the leadup to Monday’s cabinet shuffle, the Prime Minister’s Office asked ministerial offices to provide a list of unhelpful bureaucrats and “friend or enemy stakeholders” to guide the incoming boss on who to meet and avoid. The PMO is refusing to confirm or deny the memo’s authenticity. “While we don’t comment on internal communications, we are collaborating with our ministers, especially new ministers, to ensure they are fully briefed so they can continue their work on behalf of Canadian taxpayers,” Harper spokesman Carl Vallee said in an email. The “Transition Binder Check List,” dated July 4, was to be inserted into “political” transition briefing books prepared for new ministers as they entered cabinet or moved to different portfolios. Among the checklist items: — “Who to avoid: bureaucrats who can’t take no (or yes) for an answer.” — “Who to engage or avoid: friend and enemy stakeholders.” The memo was apparently inflammatory enough to cause some disgruntled individual to mail off copies to media outlets across Ottawa.

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“We do see governments around the world who shut out their own citizens and we also see the consequences when governments do that,” Fox said in an interview. “Speaking truth to power is something governments don’t always want to hear but is absolutely vitally important if we’re going to have thriving, healthy democracies.” But that’s just not the way the Harper government rolls, said Brent Rathgeber, the dissident Independent MP who left the Conservative caucus this spring. “On the political side, the communication people and issues management (staff in the PMO) live in this life-and-death struggle world of politics that they’ve self-created for themselves,” Rathgeber said. “There are no shades of grey. Everything is black and white.... If you don’t support the government and don’t support the government agenda, you’re maligned as an enemy.” Former prime minister Brian Mulroney was known to keep a list of unfriendly journalists, and Jean Chretien occasionally shunned reporters he didn’t like. But Gary Corbett, president of the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada, said unlike journalists, civil servants have a professional duty to offer frank advice and then implement the orders of their political masters. “I think the trust is broken between the politicians and the bureaucrats,” said Corbett. “I’ve never heard of it put that way before — that some are on a do-not-approach list. Is it about war? Or is it about responsibly running a country and getting the best input from all sides?” The civil service avoidance check list appears to have been deleted from the final list of requirements for transition books, Corbett noted.

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Eavesdropping agency helped shape federal torture directive: RCMP memo OTTAWA — Canada’s highly secretive electronic eavesdropping agency helped develop a federal directive that lets government agencies use and share information that was likely extracted through torture, a newly obtained document says. Communications Security Establishment Canada, known as CSEC, and its parent department, National Defence, were among several federal agencies that contributed to the information-sharing policy, says an RCMP memo disclosed to The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act. The memo, prepared in November 2011, notes the federal framework — spearheaded by the Public Safety Department — was intended to “establish a consistent approach across departments and agencies” when the exchange of national-security related information puts someone at serious risk of being tortured. The federal policy has drawn sharp criticism from human rights advocates and opposition MPs, who say it effectively condones torture, contrary to international law and Canada’s United Nations commitments. CSEC spokesman Ryan Foreman had no comment Tuesday. Ottawa-based CSEC monitors foreign communications — from email and phone calls to faxes and satellite transmissions — for intelligence of interest to Canada. Its staff of more than 2,000 includes experts in codebreaking, rare languages and data analysis. The agency, with an annual budget of about $400 million, is a key component of the intelligencesharing network known as the Five Eyes — Canada, the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

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MONTREAL — The train engineer at the centre of the Lac-Megantic disaster investigation is emotionally “devastated” by the tragic event, his lawyer says. Tom Harding has vanished from public sight and his lawyer’s comments Tuesday shed some light on how he has responded to the tragedy. Lawyer Thomas Walsh said his client has been staying at an undisclosed location in the province, on his advice, to avoid the constant barrage of journalists at his Eastern Townships home. Walsh said he’s hoping to get Harding some psychological help. He said the last 10 days have been difficult for everyone affected by the train derailment — including his client, who was at the helm of the train hours before it destroyed part of Lac-Megantic. “I used the word ‘devastated’ and I think that’s one word that’s applicable, but he’s very, very low,” Walsh said from his Sherbrooke, Que. offices. “We’re looking to organize something to see if he can meet with someone more professional.” Harding’s role is a central question in ongoing investigations into the tragedy; his own company called him a hero one day, then announced the next that he had been suspended amid concerns about his role in the disaster. He is also named as one of the defendants in an attempted class-action suit. One key question is whether the veteran railman applied the appropriate number of hand-brakes before ending his shift for the night. Walsh said Harding has been co-operating fully with authorities and has given his version to authorities investigating the event. “He was interviewed for a long period of time by the Surete du Quebec (police) and by the safety investigators from Transport Canada last week,” Walsh said. The lawyer said Harding has not been arrested and hasn’t been charged with any crime stemming from the accident. As such, there are no legal conditions placed on his client. Edward Burkhardt, the head of the rail company, had told reporters last week that his engineer was under “police control” as the subject of a criminal

investigation. “Nothing (of the sort),” Walsh said Tuesday in response to that statement. “He’s talking through his hat, as far as I can see.” The lawyer said it was his own idea for Harding to go into hiding. “On my advice, (he) got out of circulation and the basic reason is ... I felt that he had to get some place where he wasn’t going to be constantly faced with journalists,” the lawyer said. “He really, really, really needed some time to recover from what is for him, and a lot of other people involved in this thing, a severe shock,” Walsh added. “It’s a very traumatic experience and it’s not something that you deal with in a short period of time.” He said Harding still has the support of his family and union and they are trying to get him some professional help. He can’t say the same about the railway. “He’s not getting any (help) from the company as far as I know,” said Walsh. “Quite to the contrary, the president (Burkhardt) is pointing at him as the responsible person so that’s a pretty dead end.” Walsh declined to comment on reports about Harding being suspended. Burkhardt had said he was suspended and, subject to the proper disciplinary steps, would not likely work for the railway again. “As far as I’m concerned, that sounds more like a dismissal,” Walsh said. “I think he’s in a kind of never-never land right now.” On June 5, Harding finished work and left the train unattended to sleep at a local inn shortly before it barrelled into town and exploded, killing an estimated 50 people. In interviews, witnesses have shared details with The Canadian Press about that night. Andre Turcotte, a local cabbie who picked up Harding from work, said the idling train was expelling more smoke than usual. He remembered seeing oil droplets landing on his car, and asking Harding twice about it. He said Harding responded that he’d followed the proper procedures before retiring to the inn.

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Force-feeding child can be abusive Dear Annie: I am the grandmother of nine beauti- ing her overall health. ful little grandchildren. Two granddaughters live I admit I’m an overprotective grandma, but my with their mother and spend weekends with their kids were picky eaters when they were young. father, who remarried, and he and his wife are curMy wise pediatrician said, “Give them a vitamin rently residing with me. every day and let it go. You cause more Here’s the problem: The younger child, problems by forcing them to eat. Trust who is five, was petite until recently. Then me, they won’t starve to death. They’ll eat her mother and stepmother began forcing when they need to.” And they did. this little girl to eat more, or she is punI will do whatever you say, but it’s getished. ting more and more difficult to keep my She is a picky eater and has been mouth shut. — Worried Grandma in Ilknown to throw fits about eating, but no linois child should be forced to eat portions that Dear Worried: Forcing a child to eat are so big. She has gained 18 pounds in until she throws up or gains 18 pounds in the past five months. five months could be construed as child I understand the parents’ frustraabuse. tions. But she’s a tiny child and should be We know her parents think she needs served smaller portions of food. to eat more, but this is completely misMITCHELL I also am a firm believer that forceguided. Not all children eat the same & SUGAR feeding will lead to an eating disorder way, nor should they, and force-feeding a that could haunt her for the rest of her 5-year-old is harmful, both physically and life. psychologically. Please speak to your son. I am very worried about her. I’ve seen Ask him to talk to the pediatrician about her forced to eat a grilled hot dog, which this immediately. she’s not fond of, only to throw it up shortly afterDear Annie: A few years ago, my wife and I retired ward and then not be allowed to eat anything else. and moved to a new home. They say she was “putting on an act” so Grandma We are friendly, helpful and generous, especially and Grandpa would feel sorry for her. with good food and hospitality. But our neighbors But, Annie, this sudden weight gain cannot be a have never reciprocated with so much as a cookie, good thing. She is sick a lot, and I think this is affect- and we have never been invited to their homes.

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Stevie Wonder won’t perform in Florida because of ‘stand your ground’ law NEW YORK — Stevie Wonder says he won’t perform in Florida and other states with a “stand your ground” law. In a video posted on YouTube, the 63-year-old singer said at a concert in Quebec City, Canada, on Sunday “that until the ’stand your ground’ law is abolished in Florida, I will never perform there again.” The “stand your ground” law allows people to use deadly force if they believe their life is in danger. George Zimmerman shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin during a February 2012 confrontation in Sanford, Fla. Zimmerman said he fired his gun in selfdefence. A six-member jury acquitted Zimmerman of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges on Saturday. Wonder’s representative said the singer had no further comment.

Montreal World Film Festival to pay tribute to screen star Kathleen Turner MONTREAL — Screen and stage actress Kathleen Turner is being honoured by the Montreal World Film Festival. Turner, who made her film debut in 1981 as the ruthless Matty Walker in the erotic thriller Body Heat, will be given a Special Grand Prize of the Americas at the festival, which will be held from Aug. 22 to Sept. 2. The announcement for the event, which notes that she was declared one the 100 sexiest stars in film history by Empire Magazine in 1995, says she will be interviewed in a special event at the festival and several of her films will be shown. Turner, who made her TV debut in a daytime soap opera in 1977, has been in several hit movies including Romancing the Stone with Michael Douglas in 1984 and Peggy Sue Got Married in 1986, which got her an Oscar nomination. She has also been active in theatre both on and off-Broadway. Turner has been nominated for a Tony Award twice, for her role as Maggie in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof in 1990 and as Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 2005. Serge Losique, president of the Montreal World Film Festival, was pleased to welcome Turner to Montreal. “Her presence here honours us and reflects the festival’s reputation in the international film community,” he said.

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Everything Down With Webster vocalist Cam Hunter needs to know about writing rap songs he learned in English class. “It’s like writing a poem or writing a piece of literature. Going to English class helped me,” said Hunter, who performs with his energetic party band on Friday night at Westerner Days. Hunter studied multi-media communications at McMaster University in Hamilton before dropping out to become a full-time musician with his Toronto-based hip-hop/funk/rock group. But if he had to do the post-secondary thing over again, he said he would apply to be an English major. “That was what I was always good at in high school. I was never a math or biology guy.” Hunter is all about encouraging kids to stay in school. But lest he give parents the warm and fuzzies, Hunter is also all about swearing when the mood is right. Occasionally, Down With Webster will be booked for an all-ages shows for which band members are contractually obligated not to swear, but Hunter doesn’t like making these arrangements. He isn’t sure what the deal will be at

Westerner Days, but he’s looking forward to playing at Red Deer’s fair, saying, “Honestly, do people think 13-year-olds won’t be swearing at school? “There’s nothing malicious or mean about our language,” added the lyricist, who draws on “things I see, things I do, things I read about, and things that I say that are cool” for his songs, which have included Rich Girl$, Your Man and Whoa is Me. Down With Webster has already released a single, One in a Million, off the band’s yet-to-benamed next album, which is due out in the fall. A second single called Party for Your Life will be out soon. Hunter admitted this pre-release period always leaves him jittery. “I’m excited,” he said, but the band tends to want to re-do songs “until they are near perfect,” so countdown time can be stressful. One In a Million was written by the six group members after several unsuccessful writing sessions with other artists. It’s not that the band doesn’t like to collaborate with others, said Hunter. It’s just that members now know each

other so well, it’s almost second nature to work without outside interference. Still, there will be a few tracks off the upbeat new album that include contributions from other artists, he said. Although Hunter gets mostly positive fan feedback, he’s amused by the “mindless” negative comments his group’s videos occasionally get online. “It’s nothing constructive. It’s things like ‘you suck!’ or “you’re gay!’, and I think, that’s not exactly a concise (thoughtful) critique. ...” While he grew up in the Internet age, Hunter believes some people use computerized commentaries to “lash out,” saying things they’d never say to someone’s face. For this reason, he encourages kids who are being bullied online to stop paying attention to what’s being said. “Don’t listen to it. They’re probably just trying to get a rise out of you. ... Don’t dwell on it because it’s not real.” Down With Webster’s 8:30 p.m. show at the Centrium is free with fair admission. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Rush seating. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Metric, Tegan and Sara, Godspeed! make short list for Polaris Prize TORONTO — Toronto new-wave band Metric, Montreal jazz saxophonist Colin Stetson and Calgary twins Tegan and Sara are among the artists who have been named to the short list for the $30,000 Polaris Music Prize. Although all three have been contenders for the Polaris in the past, the rest of this year’s nominees made the 10-album short list for the first time in their careers. Among those Polaris newcomers are Montreal art-rock collective Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Nanaimo, B.C.-born songwriter Zaki Ibrahim, Toronto noise-rockers Metz and Montreal electronic act Purity Ring. The list is rounded out by Hamilton roots duo Whitehorse, Aboriginal hip-hop trio A Tribe Called Red and Montreal-based electro pop outfit Young Galaxy. The winner of this year’s Polaris will be announced at a gala in Toronto on Sept. 23. The award is given to the best Canadian album of the previous year as decided by a 10-person grand jury of music journalists, bloggers and broadcasters. Last year’s prize was claimed by Toronto-based songstress Feist, while other previous winners include Montreal indie institution Arcade Fire, Dundas, Ont., electronic producer Caribou and Montreal rock outfit Karkwa.

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SISSON (Wilson) Dawn Joanne Dec. 15, 1955 - July 10, 2013 Dawn passed away peacefully, with loved ones by her side July 10, 2013. Dawn is survived by loving husband Carl, sister Holly, brother Robin (Lynda), nephew Carson (Kayla) and numerous aunties and cousins. She was born and raised in Calgary by father Melvin Edward Wilson and mother Gwenneth Jeanette Wilson (Randal), both have passed. Dawn lived at Pine Lake and Red Deer before she and Carl settled in Sylvan Lake. She had a very rewarding career with the RCMP. Once retired, being somewhat of a gypsy, she loved travelling and the “adventures” she created along the way. Most recently being their time spent as snowbirds, in Mexico. In her free time she loved camping, fishing, gardening and skiing. She loved people and showed endless generosity and kindness. Dawn’s soft, nurturing nature made her an exceptional care giver to creatures large and small. Dawn’s spirit and playful, “mischievous” personality touched the hearts of so many, she will be dearly missed. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in memory of Dawn may be made the SPCA and/or The Alberta Cancer Foundation. A Celebration of Dawn’s life will be held from the Chapel of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, Sylvan Lake on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, AB. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements

GATDULA 1948 - 2013 Mrs. Susana Gatdula, beloved wife of Danilo Gatdula of Red Deer passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the age 64 years. She was the devoted and loving mother to her three sons; Arnold, Anthony of Red Deer and Jofer of Manila, Philippines; her two daughters Cherryl GatdulaTecson of Red Deer and Melba Collantes of Calgary; her eight grandchildren and as well as three brothers and five sisters all of the Philippines. She was predeceased by two brothers. Susana will be remembered for her generous and giving nature with a quick wit and sense of humor. She was a devoted wife understanding mother and loving grandmother. Her unconditional love for her family kept the bond and enlightened everyone’s heart. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508 - 48th A Avenue on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, celebrant. Cremation will follow. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

KIRBYSON 1963 - 2013 Michael Allen “Mike” Kirbyson of Sylvan Lake, Alberta passed away on Monday, July 15, 2012 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre at the age of 50 years. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Kim, his cherished children Jennifer, Melissa and Sarah Kirbyson, his step children Tyson (Stephanie) Armstrong, Kaily Armstrong, sister-in-law Brenda (Daryl) Matthews and niece Brooky, brother-in-law Randy Doucet and his mother and father-in-law Norm and Darlene Doucet. He is also survived by his nephews Shane (Stacey) Kirbyson, Chris Kirbyson, his great nephews and nieces Andrew, Cassandra, Ashley and many, many dear family and friends. A celebration of Michael’s life will be celebrated at Parkland Funeral Home (Red Deer), 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with a private interment service in t h e D e l b u r n e C e m e t e r y. Donations may be made directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Central Alberta Chapter, PO Box 27069, RPO Downtown, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6X8. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

MA - Shu Hang August 27th, 1936 - July 15th, 2013 Shu Hang Ma of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Monday, July 15, 2013, at the age of 77 years. Shu Hang was born in China and came to Canada in 2002. Shu Hang will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Chan Ying Ma, his sons; Jian Feng Ma and Jian Yong Ma, his daughter, Xin Zhi Ma, and grandchildren. For those of you who wish to pay their respects to Mr. Shu Hang Ma, visitations will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Friday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at Eventide Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Alto-Reste Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

TETTERSELL Doris Kathleen 1919 - 2013 Mrs. Doris Tettersell of Red Deer was born on November 3, 1919 in Brighton, England and passed away into the hands of the Lord on July 11, 2013 in Red Deer, Alberta. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Robert John ( J a c k ) Te t t e r s e l l . S h e i s survived by her son, Colin (Pauline) Tettersell, granddaughter, Rae-anne (Greg) Fraser, grandson, Andrew Tettersell, all of Red Deer. Doris will be lovingly remembered by her brother, George Chapman of Shoreham, England, nieces and nephews in England, Bill and Carolyn Ramage of Red Deer, her Parkvale Lodge “family”, and special friends. A Memorial Service will take place at the Parkvale Lodge, 4277 46A A v e n u e , R e d D e e r, o n Friday, July 26, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

ST. SAVARD Terrance Michael 1991 - 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terrance Michael St. Savard o f R e d D e e r. Te r r a n c e passed away at his home on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the age of 22 years. He was born in Wetaskiwin and grew up in several Central Alberta communities including Wetaskiwin and Red Deer. Terrance was connected to the Big Stone Cree Band and in 2003 he came to reside with his Catholic Social Services family. He provided many joyous and special moments. Terrance graduated from Hunting Hills High School in 2009. He was an accomplished athlete with Special Olympics and received many awards including gold and silver medals. Terrance enjoyed music and played his guitar for those closest to him. He will be forever remembered and always in our hearts. Terrance will be lovingly remembered by his Catholic Social Services family as well as all those who we met and shared in his life. A celebration of Terrance’s life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to take place immediately following at Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer. For those who wish to pay their respects, viewing will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Parkland Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Catholic Social Services Children’s Program, 5104 - 48 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3T8. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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PureChem Services Red Deer is seeking a detailoriented, high energy, enthusiastic individual for full time Admin/AP/ Inventory Clerk position. Qualifications: 2 yrs related experience, computer skills, adaptable, able to work on own without direct supervision. We offer competitive salary & benefits package commensurate with experience. Please send your resume & cover letter to hr@ceslp.ca or drop off in person at 13B, 7459 Edgar Industrial Bend Red Deer AB.

Dental

LOCAL Testing company seeking experienced Well Testers for areas including Sask. and US. 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

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D Day Supervisors

740

(5- 10yrs experience)

Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)

BOWER Dental req’s F/T RDA. Must be a member of the College of Alberta Dental Association. Great benefits and perks. Email resume to marina@ bowerdental.com. or drop off resume.

Janitorial

770

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

Oilfield

JOIN OUR FAST GROWING TEAM!!

Competitive Wages, Benefits, Retirement and Saving Plan! QUALIFICATIONS: • • • • • • •

790

800

Card Of Thanks POHL We would sincerely like to thank the Cal-Frac employees, City of Red Deer Public Works Dept. and all of the volunteers who helped us during the recent flood at our home. We were so impressed with your hard work. H & C and Families

Funeral Directors & Services

JOURNEYMAN HD CVIP MECHANIC

We are currently seeking motivated hardworking personnel to join our busy oilfield trucking division. Top wages. Email or fax resumes to 403-782-0913 kelly@downtons.com JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. Must have valid Class 5 drivers license. RSP’s and benefits pkg. incentives. Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com or mikeg@jagareenergy.com

Normandeau 83 NYMAN CRES July 17, 19, 19, 20 & 21 Wed. to Sunday 10 -6 Lots of everything plus furniture.

403-347-3319 reddeerfuneralhome.com

West Park Red Deer

Funeral Home & Crematorium by Arbor Memorial Arbor Memorial Inc.

Lowest Price Guaranteed!

Must be able to Provide own work truck Leadership and Supervisory skills- mentor and train crew Strong Computer Skills Operate 5000psi 10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells) Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment Tr a v e l t o a n d f r o m locations across Western Canada REQUIREMENTS: Va l i d 1 s t A i d , H 2 S , Driver’s License required! Must be willing to submit pre access fit for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7 Ability to work in changing climate conditions

website: www.cathedralenergyservices.com Methods to Apply: HRCanada@ cathedralenergyservices.com pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

TIGERS COIL TUBING SERVICES

Looking to hire Class 2 coil tubing supervisors. Competitive wages and benefits. 403-866-5597 Fax resume to 403-504-9241 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you! TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced operators Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com fax 403-844-2148

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

6150–67 Street Red Deer, AB

Classifieds 309-3300

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650

The individual will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be self starter and team player and have strong mechanical and problem solving skills. A BSc/College graduate or related industry experience and valid driver’s license is required. Interested applicants should forward their resumes to: Core Laboratories Canada Ltd. 2810 12th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P7 Fax: 403-250-5120 Email: ps.calgary. recruiting@corelab.com

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 •

Funeral Home & Crematorium

Daily

Personals

Core Laboratories Petroleum Services Division is the world’s most recognized and highly respected rock and fluid analysis laboratory serving the oil and gas industry. We require an individual for a field technician trainee in the Red Deer area. The successful candidate will be responsible for sampling gas/oil wells and gas plants and be part of a team responsible for developing and maintaining markets in the Reservoir Fluids Division.

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Announcements

WINDSURFER lost on Sylvan Lake. Blue, Starboard. Please Call 403-887-5218 if found.

Medical

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CRUICKSHANK Norman Laing Apr. 24, 1916 - July 14, 2013 Norman passed away peacefully in the early morning hours at Extendicare at the age of 97. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Violet (Shaw); their six sons, Brian (Kay), Clark, Robert (Betty), Ken (Jan), Chris (Carolyn), Phil (Wendy) and daughter, Diane (Ron) Lehr. Norm and Vi have 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Infant grandson, Sebastian Lehr; a very special daughter-in-law, Janice, wife of Clark, predeceased Norman. Norman’s mother died when he was 19 days old and he was raised by his maternal grandparents John and Jessie Laing in Lethbridge, Alberta. In 1941, Norman joined the Air Force and was a bombardier instructor until being posted to a new project whereby he trained pilots in bombing by photography; a position he held until 1945 when discharged. Norman spent most of his working career in the shoe business in Alberta and Saskatchewan. In 1970 the family moved back to Red Deer where they remained until his passing. In later years Norman sold real estate with Rollis Agency and Melton prior to purchasing L.A. Reality in Lacombe. Norman retired at 72 years of age and pursued his passion for golf for the next 20+ years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer, AB T4N O8O. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Sunnybrook United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5.

800

38 WISHART ST. July 17, July 19, 20 & 21 Wed.. 11-7, Fri. & Sat. & Sun. 11-6 Garden tools, toys, lawn mowers, golfing, misc.....

Out of Town MOVING SALE

Everything Must Go! Hwy. 54 @ Junction 766 Watch for Signs ONGOING SALE Large selection of household goods & furniture inclds. REMOTE CONTROLLED ADJ. BED., c/w heat control, small computer desk, t.V. & stand, easy chair, x-mas decor. inside & out, stereo equip. & speakers. 403-813-8956

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 17, 2013

800

PROFLO Production Seperators is currently taking applications for PRODUCTION TESTERS Candidates must have oilfield experience, enthusiasm, willingness to work hard and be on call 24/7. H2S, First Aid, PST and/or CSTS. and a valid drivers license are the basic training req’d for the position. We are a small busy testing company with big standards. Please send a resume via email to info@proflo.net or fax to: 403-341-4588 Successful candidates will be called and put to work as soon as possible.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons 10 FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS $11/hr. Apply at 6620 Orr Drive. Fax: 403-782-9685 Call 403-848-2356 or apply in person

KITCHEN HELPERS For (Thai Cuisine) wage $12 hr. Please apply in person w/resume to: BLACKJACK LOUNGE #1, 6350 - 67 St. Phone/Fax: 403-347-2118

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Sales & Distributors

830

Alberta LTD 1693338 Extreme Energy o/a Hiring Sales Supervisor -retail at Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Exp. min. 2 yrs. Good English. Supervise and co-ordinate sales staff. F/time, perm, shifts, weekends. Salary - $19./hr Reachiesales@gmail.com CARPET SUPERSTORE Gasoline Alley is looking for highly motivated commission based sales person. Must be personable and good team player. Start beginning of Aug. Send resume to carpetsuperstoresreddeer @hotmail.com CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air technology and requires an

Outside Sales Rep

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Sales & Distributors

830

RED Deer based Acid hauling company looking for a Salesperson. Fax resume to 403-346-3766

Oilfield

for our solutions driven sales team. Experience in air compressors and pneumatics a definite asset. Base + commission + mileage + benefits. For Red Deer & area. Apply: del.trynchuk@cea-air.com

Sales & Distributors

830

DONORWORX, INC.

is North America’s premier face-to-face fundraising organization. We are looking for enthusiastic FUNDRAISERS and a TEAM CAPTAIN to join our team! From August 1st- August 14th, you will represent World Vision at Bower Place Mall. For more information, please visit www.donorworx.com. $17.00 - $20.00/hr, 15 - 30 hrs/week

850

Trades

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!

800

SET YOUR SIGHTS ON

TARGET SAFETY SERVICES LTD.

EXP’D FRAMERS/ CARPENTERS WANTED. Must have own transp. & proper safety apparel. We pay weekly. Competitived wages. Multiple teams for placement. Call John 403-597-7004 or email to jon@canuckframing.com

*Equipment Operators

VERSATILE ENERGY

Growing Central AB. Prod. Testing Co. is accepting resumes for Exp. Supervisors, Night Operators & Operators. Positions are safety sensitive. A valid Driver’s Licence, H2S and First Aid Tickets are req’d. Successful Applicants will be notified. Please fax resume with current tickets to (403)887-0343 or email: hr@versatileenergy.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

989240 AB LTD. o/a TIM HORTONS Hiring 15 Permanent F/T Food Counter Attendants & 4 Permanent F/T Food Service Supervisors for both Red Deer Locations Parkland Mall 6359 50 Ave. and 6020 - 67 St. Fax: 403-314-4427, email parklandtimhortons @gmail.com Must be available all shifts, eves., wknds., nights $11./hr. - FCA $13./hr. - FSS Fax or email resume Start your career! See Help Wanted

Oilfield

800

We are looking to ﬁll: FIELD ADMINISTRATOR Temporary position with opportunities to branch into other areas. Candidates must have experience with Excel, the ability to travel and work shift work. Previous administration experience is an asset.

EXPERIENCED VALVE PERSONNEL & ASSISTANTS WANTED Advantage Valve in Sylvan Lake is moving into a new facility and expanding. We are looking for experienced valve personnel and assistants. Knowledge in API, ANSI and Actuated Valves with ability to deal with customers in service would be an asset. We offer competitive wages & benefit package. EMAIL: cliff@ advantagevalve.com or FAX: 403-887-1463

JOB SMART ADMINISTRATORS Temporary position with opportunities to branch into other areas. Data entry experience is a must. Full knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel is mandatory. Previous experience with inventory control programs is an asset. Individual must be able to travel and work shift work.

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS

is now accepting resumes for the upcoming turnaround season

Individual must be organized, mechanically inclined and pay attention to detail. Travelling away for extended amounts of time is a requirement. Previous safety experience is preferred.

JOURNEYMAN/ APPRENTICE

* * * * *

All above mentioned positions require valid First Aid, H2S and PST or CSTS tickets. Please forward your resume to

jrose@targetsafety.ca For more information on how you can get started with Target Safety Services please visit our website at:

www.targetsafety.ca

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Please email or fax your resume to: hr@tr3energy.com Fax: 403-294-9323 www.tr3energy.com

Looking for a Journeyman Welder with “B” Pressure certification or Journeyman Welder interested in pursuing “B” Pressure Certification to become a part of our Stainless Steel Hose Production line. Duties to include fabrication of A.R. Thomson specialized Stainless Steel Hose Product Line and will include successfully obtaining “B” Pressure Certification and certification on ABSA approved production welding procedures. Pre-Employment Drug / Alcohol screening and a background check will be required. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (with sporadic overtime) Excellent benefits package and RRSP plan are also available. Please Email Resumes to: Borsato.linda@ arthomson.com OR Fax Resumes to: 403-341-4243 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift C.N.C operators/ Machinists. Duties include, set up of Mazak C.N.C lathe and mills, running production runs, min 3 years experience. We offer competitive wages, company paid benefits and a RRSP matching plan. Please forward resumes to resume@nexusengineering.ca

If you are looking to start or advance your career within the Safety Industry look no further.

Trades

850

1 POSITION avail. for journeyman welder or “b” pressure certified journeyman welder

Afternoon Shift CNC Operators/Machinists

TR3 ENERGY is at the forefront of reclamation and remediation in the oil & gas industry. We are currently recruiting for:

REQUIREMENTS: *Valid driver’s license * H2S Alive * Standard First Aid *WHMIS and/or CSTS or PST * Pre-Access A& D Testing

850

Trades

Pipefitters Welders Boilermakers Riggers Field Administrators

ALSO ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR PERSON(S) EXPERIENCED WITH Quality Control Towers Skilled Mechanical Labourer Welder Helpers

Please email along with resume all safety tickets and trade tickets. Please specify which position you’re applying for. Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com

Professionals

Trades

850

Trades

850

NEW EMPLOYMENT Opportunity Central City Asphalt Ltd.

Experienced Class 1 Driver

JEETS PLUMBING & HEATING Service Plumbers. Journeyman, w/service exp. Competitive wages. Fax resume: 403-356-0244 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters Carpenters Helpers & Site Foreman For local work. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

Trades

Email resume to LACOMBE office@ccal.com BASED BUSINESS Fax resume to Seeking Shop Hand (403) 885 5137 For fabrication & mechanical shop. Individual with direct experience in welding, fabrication, and power tools needed. Must be reliable, punctual and have a valid drivers licence. Applicants with a Class 1 TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Drivers Licence preferred. Requires Applicants will be req’d from time to time to work QUALIFIED outside of Lacombe for periods of up to a week in JOURNEYMAN refineries. Please fax 4rd and 3th yr. resume including two refELECTRICIANS erences to: 403-342-7447 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

850

Eagle Builders LP. is a leading precast manufacturer with wide success in various size commercial and agricultural projects.

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR Main Duties to include but not limited to: • Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, equipment and labour for a variety of construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and speciﬁcations. • Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project. • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. Requirements: • Completion of secondary school • Completion of a program in civil or construction engineering technology • Minimum experience of 5 years. • Certiﬁcation by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors would be an asset.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER Main Duties to include but not limited to: • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget. • Plan and prepare construction schedules and monitor progress against established schedules. • Issue progress schedules. • Supervise the activities of subcontractors. Requirements: • Completion of secondary school • Three to five years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent required. Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at

www.eaglebuilders.ca.

Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to

Human Resources 403-885-5516 311462G21

Oilfield

or e-mail:

n.goedhart@eaglebuilders.ca.

810 Red Deer Primary Care Network offers exciting opportunities to deliver innovative patient care

We are seeking qualified individuals with exceptional communications skills:

Pharmacist: The Pharmacist will enhance primary care through the provision of services for patients in the family physician clinic. Within the generalist pharmacist role you will provide pharmacy services to the population of patients seen by the family physician. Areas of focus include structured medication reviews, and other medication related referrals from the family physician. Demonstrated strengths required include: ± A multidisciplinary team philosophy ± Positive Attitude ± Works well in a team ± Recent complex care clinical experience ± Knowledge of AHS and community resources ± Current professional registration

Fracturing Operators Nitrogen Pumper Operators Cement Operators/Cement Bulk Drivers Coil Tubing Supervisors / Operators Bulk Plant Operator Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanics / Apprentices

hr@rdpcn.com or by fax: 403-342-9502 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Till Suitable Candidates Selected To learn more about the Red Deer PCN please visit our website www.reddeerpcn.com.

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Crisis Intervention Nurse: We require a full-time Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse who will be a member of the Police and Crisis Team (PACT). The PACT is a two person team comprised of a Crisis Intervention Nurse and a RCMP Officer. This team is intended to provide a joint secondary response to incidents involving individuals/families experiencing a mental health, addiction, or psychosocial crisis, especially when danger to the public is present. The Crisis Intervention Nurse will: ± Provide a range of services including assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, linkage with appropriate physician, AHS and community based mental health services for ongoing treatment, and follow up. ± Assist AHS with patients living in the community who have Community Treatment Orders, but have failed to meet their treatment order requirements Valid driver’s license and completion of a criminal records check are required Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for applying to the Red Deer Primary Care Network. Please forward resume to:

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 17, 2013 D3

Trades

850

860

Truckers/ Drivers

880

Misc. Help

Drillers & Helpers to Drill for Pilings

CARRIERS NEEDED

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

Spanky’s Transit Mix is looking for concrete truck drivers. Call Gary 403-396-5993

Truckers/ Drivers

Owner Operators

www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Employment for certified Class 1 Drivers with a minimum of two (2) years experience. ADS Drivers are required to safely operate company equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within central Alberta. ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving practices. This position requires a valid Class 1 License, with previous off road forklift experience a definite asset. We offer quarterly cash safety bonuses as well as a comprehensive medical plan. Benefits include: Company provided Group Canadian Benefits Voluntary dental Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Paid Vacation Safety Bonus All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and MVR check. Interested Applicants may submit a resume, along with a recent drivers abstract to: Advanced Drainage Systems Canada Inc. 4316 Gerdts Ave. Blindman Ind. Park Red Deer County, AB. T4S-2A8 Attn: Ken McCutcheon Fax: (403) 346-5806 E-mail ken.mccutcheon@ ads-pipe.com Position closing date: July 22nd. 2013

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA

& Company Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

Archibald Cres. Armitage Close

THREE Class 3 w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for new contract. Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca or call 403-341-9300

INGLEWOOD AREA

TRUCKING company based out of Red Deer looking for experienced Class 1 drivers for winch tractor used for heavy hauling and tank truck operators. Top wages and exc. benefit pkg. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-346-3766

860

Professional Truck Driver

Trades

Central AB based trucking company requires

860

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

880

Fluid Experts Ltd.

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

Truckers/ Drivers

Misc. Help

880

Misc. Help

Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• • • •

FALL START

Community Support Worker Women in Trades Math and Science in the Trades GED classes days/ evening Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

in GRANDVIEW 40A Ave & 47 St. area & N. side of Ross St.

Inglewood Drive LANCASTER AREA Logan Close Lees St./ Lawrence Cres. SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres./ Stanhope Ave. Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300 CROSSMARK wants MERCHANDISERS! E-mail your resume to Kimberly.smith2@ crossmark.com.

DEER PARK AREA Dodge Ave, Donald Cl., & Dentoom Cl. $97.00/mo. Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS BOWDEN RIMBEY

WESTPARK AREA

Please reply by email: qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com or phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316 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

Truckers/ Drivers

850

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

Summer Soccer Camp Positions Red Deer

Royal City Soccer Club 1-800-427-0536 jobs@royalsoccer.com www.royalsoccer.com

Valid safety tickets an asset

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms. Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

1590

1760

GLOBE 12”, great cond. $15. BOX full of misc. household items. $20. 403-314-9603 LAGOSTINA stainless steel pasta pot, exc. cond, $60; humidifier, filter free $40; carbon monoxide alarm, exc. working order $35; smoke detector $20 403-227-2653

1630 1660

Musical Instruments

1770

DO YOU HAVE A CHILD THAT LIKES TO MAKE MUSIC? Kimball Organ - The Entertainer - Superstar 3 $100.00 or offer. Please call/leave message 403-347-1505

1830

Cats

CUTE FLUFFY KITTENS 5 weeks old. Free to loving home. Good for farm or house pet. 403-343-0730 SIAMESE (2) kittens and Also 1 BURMAN kitten. $50/ea. 403-887-3649

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2010

Farm Equipment

FUEL TANK: 500 gallon with Stand. $50. or offers 403-813-8956 J.D. 510 Baler exc. cond. 1209 J.D. Haybine, 6 whl. Vicon Rake, 403-350-1007, 782-3617 MACDON 5000 Hay Bine 12’ hrydo-swing. 403-347-5431

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912

wegot

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM CONDOS

Bldg located on a quiet close backing onto treed area. C/W Dishwasher. Short walk to schools and Parks. Starting at $995/mo. Heat & Water incl. Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 Hearthstone 403-314-0099 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

Manufactured Homes

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

ORIOLE PARK

3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1075. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail. Aug 1. 403-304-5337

Suites

3060

1 BDRM., no pets, $675. rent/ SD. Avail. Aug. 1. Call 403-227-1844

2 Bdrm. Apartment for the Budget Minded!

This bldg. offers a central location near downtown and all amenities in Woodlea. With assigned parking for just $856./mo. you can’t beat the price. Call Kristina at 403-896-8552 to take a look and see your new home. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, D.D. $825, N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed. 403-346-1458 LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MORRISROE MANOR

rentals

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

CLASSIFICATIONS

OPPOSITE HOSPITAL

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

2 Bdrm Townhouse for adults 55+. Single garage, on trails, close to rec center. Rent $1250 & utilities SD $1000 No Smoking. Open House July 15 5-7pm 403.341.9905 2 BDRM. well cared for condo, North of river. Upgraded w/ hardwood floors, 4 appl. Avail. immed. $975 mo. & s.d.Call Linda 403-356-1170

Large adult 2 bdrm. apt., balcony, No pets. $800 rent/SD, heat/water incld., 403-346-5885

STYLISH 2 Bdrm. just South of the Hospital

This 2nd flr. 2 bdrm., apt. is in a quiet, adult only bldg. With a great location, assigned off street parking and a dishwasher, these never last long. Call Kristina at 403-896-8552 while you can. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

SUNNYBROOK

2 bdrm. avail. July. Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, great location, no pets. 403-346-6686

32 HOLMES ST.

1 1/2 blocks west of mall, 3 bdrm. bi-level, blinds, lg. balcony, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, rent $1245 SD $1000 Avail. Immed. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

HALMAN Heights

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1445 SD $1000 avail. Aug. 1 1. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

KITSON CLOSE

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1445 SD $1000. n/s Avail. Aug. 1 403-304-7576 / 347-7545

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444

Rooms For Rent

3090

MOUNTVIEW: Avail now, 1 fully furn bdrm. for rent. $550/$275. Working or Student M only. 403-396-2468

Mobile Lot

3190

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com Accounting Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

PROFESSIONAL

DRIVERS WANTED

Caregivers

1100

MAMMA MIA !! Soffit, Fascia & Eaves. 403-391-2169 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Eavestroughing

1130

Massage Therapy

1280

Executive Touch Massage

(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650

FANTASY MASSAGE

Now Open

1070

Complete Janitorial

www.performancemaint.ca 403-358-9256 VINYL SIDING CLEANING Eaves Trough Cleaned, Windows Cleaned. Pckg. Pricing. 403-506-4822

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all... Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804 309757G6-18

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Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

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International ladies EVESTROUGH / WINDOW D AY H O M E o p e n i n g i n CLEANING. 403-506-4822 Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Lancaster 587-273-0419 GUTTERS CLEANED & Private back entry. 403-341-4445 REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 Cleaning & Repairs. Reasonable rates. 340-9368

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

humanresources@ferus.com or by fax to 1-888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver #0513

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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

www.ferus.com

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please fax resume to:

We thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

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Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

Ferus offers a competitive compensation package including a competitive base salary, bonus incentiveplan & an excellent Benefits Package, including a Group RSP Savings Plan.

(403) 342-5368 or email: humanresources@ferus.ca by June 17th, 2013. Please reference: JFIT-0613

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Responsibilities: • Maintain equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance program • Assist operations with plant optimization and troubleshooting • Work in close collaboration with maintenance and production • Provide technical support on new projects and designs • Assist with installation, commissioning, startup and maintenance of new equipment • Maintain and perform minor configuration changes to existing control systems. Current systems are Fisher DeltaV, Allen Bradley Control Logics, Wonderware and RS View • Work with, coordinate and supervise contract personnel as required • Participate in review process for establishing PM work orders for electrical/instrumentation • Assist in identifying cause of failure and making appropriate recommendations or upgrades • Provide input into turnaround and project planning and execution • Troubleshoot process and equipment problems over the phone and in person • Respond to afterhours maintenance/ operations calls • Journeyman instrumentation technician Requirements: • Must possess a class 5 drivers license • Willing and able to travel to other locations, in Western Canada and USA • Ability to read and understand electrical and P&ID drawings • Possess good troubleshooting skills for both instrumentation and control systems, previous configuration and programming experiences would be an asset • Willing to share knowledge and train others • Preference will be given to; Allen Bradley PLC and HMI Experience, DeltaV DCS experience, Foundation Fieldbus and DeviceNet experience and Dual Ticket (I&E)

PSP w/13 games & 7 movies. $160 obo. 403-782-3847

Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 FREE FIRE WOOD Bring your own saw. 403-346-4307 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

• Possible career advancement opportunities • Based out of Blackfalds & Rocky Mountain House, AB

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Stereos TV's, VCRs

Homestead Firewood

• Flexible work schedule

Ferus requires an Instrumentation Technician to join the team at our Joffre facilities. The ideal candidate would be prepared to travel and able to work alone, with minimal supervision. They must be an open, honest team player, willing to work with other trades.

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

CLASSIFICATIONS

AFFORDABLE

• Top wages paid based on experience

www.ferus.com

WANTED

INTELLIVISON w/40 Games, $160 obo. 403-782-3847

Firewood

For work in the Red Deer/Rocky Mountain House area, as well as some out of town locations.

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

METAL bed frame, $30; brass desk lamp. $5; ladies plus size close $20; winter coats (3) need zippers, $20. ea.; blanket sheet set, dble. $10; knife & cutting board set, $5; kitchen utensils, $5. set. 403-986-0986

GAME CUBE w/16 games, $140 obo. 403-782-3847

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Class 1 Drivers

Joffre Plant

COUCH, chocolate brown velour, with wood trim. Good clean condition. $25. 2 SMALL WHITE CABINETS, can be used for end tables, night tables, or printer stand. $15. ea. or 2 for $25. 780-884-5441 (Red Deer)

stuff

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Pidherney’s requires experienced local:

INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

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BOYS Hiking shoes, size 13, Columbia, like new. PLAYHOUSE 10 x 8 1/2, to be moved, upright freez$20. 403-314-9603 er, elliptical exercise bike ALL FREE 403-887-8717

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

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Clothing

860

ANTIQUE golf clubs, 2 woods, 9 irons, 1 putter, faux wood shafts, $150 403-346-0093

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PERSON req’d for shipping and receiving for busy HVAC contractor. Requires inventory exp., good organizational skills, clean Drivers License, n/s, $15/hr. Apply in person to Comfortec Heating & AC or email: brad@ ComfortecHeating.com.

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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Sporting Goods

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Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

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Food Counter Attendants Collectors' Are you looking for a career opportunity with excellent Items benefits, a mature working Garden environment and opportunity Supplies BELL COLLECTION 40 to advance? If so, Subway assorted sizes, colors, has a position for you! designs $75 (cash-no MURPHY LAWNMOWER, Please apply online @ refunds) 403-782-3073 runs well. Asking $35. mysubwaycareer.com or 403-347-5955 Drop resume off in person DOLL COLLECTION large, at 180, 6900 Taylor Drive med, small, priced accordOr email to ing to size, class & year Household careers@rdsubway.com $200 403-782-3073 Appliances or Call us at 403-342-0203 SPOON COLLECTION Summer Work APPLS. reconditioned lrg. 51 spoons, various sizes in $14.50 base appt, selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. oak display cabinet FT/PT summer openings, warr. Riverside Appliances $200(cash-no refunds) customer sales/svc, 403-342-1042 403-782-3073 conditions apply, FRIDGE, nice and big, training given in exc. working cond. Call Today 403-755-6711 Travel Almond, $100. work4students.ca 780-884-5441 (Red Deer) Packages The A.R. Thomson Group WASHER & DRYER is recruiting applicants that TRAVEL ALBERTA Working cond. $150. are looking for a stable Alberta offers 403-346-4307 career opportunity with SOMETHING our growing Manufacturing for everyone. group. Increased product Make your travel demand, and the addition Household plans now. of new product lines to our Furnishings manufacturing division has required that we actively COUCH & chair, antique, increase our workforce French Provincial, teal blue with the addition of the with gold design. In usable following positions: cond. or can be re-upholstered. $150. set. 4 positions avail. 780-884-5441 (Red Deer) for manufacturing

Duties to include fabrication prep, hydro-testing, general shop maintenance, operation of new product line manufacturing equipment and occasional on-site work with our mobile hydro-testing trailer unit. Pre-Employment Drug / Alcohol screening and a background check will be required. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (with sporadic overtime) Excellent benefits package and RRSP plan are also available. Please Email Resumes to: Borsato.linda @arthomson.com OR Fax Resumes to: 403-341-4243

Packages come ready for delivery. No collecting.

BOWER AREA

SUBWAY All Red Deer Locations Hiring Immediately

shop technicians Starting Wage $18.00 / hr

INNISFAIL

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Close & Ritson Close $98/mo.

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the

Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

MOUNTVIEW 43 Ave & 35 St. & area. $67/mo.

Is seeking to hire Shop Supervisor for our Red Deer location. This position is a fulltime and is a salary based position with company benefits upon hire. Duties include maintain shop, minor repairs of units and equipment, monitor inventories, loading of fluid trucks with various products for the Oil & Gas industry and will be trained to blend KCl fluid in shop utilizing specialized equipment. Ideal candidate will have a mechanical background 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 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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Misc. Help

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

Escorts

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CURVY all natural Korean early 20’s. Daytime only 587-377-1298

EDEN 587-877-7399 10am-midnight LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Flooring

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VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its BEST! 403-986-6686 Come in and see why we are the talk of the town. RED DEER’S BEST

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

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JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888 PAINTING BY DAVE Interior, Exterior, New Construction. Comm/Indust. 2 Journeyman w/over 50 yrs exp. %15 discount for seniors. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. We carry WCB & Liability Insurance. 403-307-4798

Seniors’ Services

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ATT’N: SENIORS Looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as yard landscaping, bathroom fixtures, painting, concrete or flooring. 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.

Window

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LAMINATE and hardwood GARAGE door service. Cleaning Save 50%. 403-358-1614 installers, com/res, professional, reliable, 30 WINDOW / EVESTROUGH yrs. experience 403-358-0091 CLEANING. 403-506-4822

Handyman Services

1200

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving central AB. 403-318-4346

Yard Care

1430

LAWNS, hedges, & Junk Removal, 403-358-1614

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, July 17, 2013

FAST TRACK PHOTOS Call 403-309-3300 to get your vehicle pictured here

DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1977 CHAMPION command bridge, 26’ twin OMC gas motor needs some work, on 11,000lb. CVW trailer. $4900 obo 780-910-7024

2001 BMW Z3 loaded, 5 spd. manual, 2 tone leather int. new windshield & tires. $11,500 obo 403-755-2760

2001 CHEVY Blazer SUV 4 x 4 -very good condition, low km’s -$5,750.00 OBO

403-343-1651, 341-0606

2004 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, 120,000 km. Good cond. $12,000 obo. **SOLD**

DO YOU HAVE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1984 CORVETTE new engine, $8888 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 FORD Freestar. Perfect in every way. 190,000 km. All options incl. remote start. New tires. New windshield. Asking $8000. 587-377-3547

1990 VANGUARD 28’ 460 Ford, air, cruise, sleeps 6, rear bed, full shower & bath, 73,500 kms. $12,000. 403-302-8061

2002 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLS diesel, $9,888

2004 KIA Sorento LX, 4X4, 77859 kms., $8,888.

1991 International dump truck, 3406 B Cat, runs like a clock, 13 spd., good trans., $10,000. ***SOLD***

1992 30’ FLEETWOOD Southwind, fully self contained, very good cond, sacrifice $11,000 403-347-7893 598-3104

348-8788 Sport & Import

2003 AUDI A4, fully loaded, $7300. 403-340-0295

2003 CHEV 2500, 4x4 S/C, loaded, leather. very nice shape in and out. sunroof. $4950. ***SOLD***

DO YOU HAVE A TENT TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2003 CIVIC DX 180,000 km. $5000. 403-340-0295

1999 MALIBOU 21’8”, w/trailer, Inboard V8, 325 hp $20,000. 403-607-2958

DO YOU HAVE A SEADOO TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 CHEV Avalanche 4x4 loaded $10,500 obo 403-391-8264

2006 BMW X5 panoroof, lthr., $16,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 INFINITY G35X, lthr. sunroof, nav., $20,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 SMART Passion

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 BMW 335i, lthr., 65,955 kms, nav., $25888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A DIRT BIKE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLS diesel, $9,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 530 XI BMW. Original Owner, 143,000 km. Exc. Cond. ALL WHEEL DRIVE. Regularly Maintained, Fully Loaded! $27,850. Call 403-350-4323

348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 BMW 328 Xi sunroof, lthr., $20,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2004 LAND ROVER SE3 Freelander AWD, $8,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 BMW Z4 3.0L 6

speed, lthr., $22,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 CHEV Monte Carlo LS

FWD, 93492 kms., $10,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A JEEP TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A MOTORHOME TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 Gulf Stream 40’

2007 F150 Super Cab 4x4, ONLY 164 th km. GPS/ DVD/LOADED CONSOLE SHIFT/ LEATHER

4 slides, 8.1 GMC workhorse, loaded, 1 owner, beautiful cond. $66,000. 780-372-2079

convertible, $8,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 GMC 1500, 4x4, 5.3 SLE, no issues. 161,000 km

2010 DODGE Journey RT sunroof, leather,

2008 GRAND PRIX $10,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 FORD Expedition

$18,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

$14,900. 403-346-9816

2008 HUMMER H3 Alpha lthr., sunroof, $15,888. 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

Eddie Bauer 4X4,.$26888 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2010 MERCEDES BENZ GLK 350 lthr.,

AWD, lthr., sunroof, 52012 kms, $18,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

sunroofs, 98,295 kms., $29,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 LUCERNE CX, 131,000 kms., well maint. $12,500. 403-346-1623

DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

$9750. ***SOLD

2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLS diesel, $9,888

2007 HONDA CRV EXL, awd, lthr., sun roof, command start, 134,000 kms. $16,500. obo. 343-6156

348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 350 sunroof, nav., 20,415 kms, $32,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2011 MITSUBISHI RVR GT Fully loaded, black cloth seats. 45,000 km. $19,400 OBO. **SOLD**

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

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Manufactured Homes

Cars

MUST SELL By Owner. Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

Income Property

4100 1993 BMW 325 iS, 196,000 km. Like new. Lots of extras. $9900. 403-357-4848

NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason Martin Homes 403-588-2550

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VIEW 4160 ALL OUR PRODUCTS

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail. 403-304-5555 Choosing the Right Realtor DOES make a Difference Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta (403) 341-9995

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BIG VALLEY, AB, only $30,000. Ideal starter home or rental unit. Nice location, good terms. Call owner 780-475-2897

BRAND NEW IN TIMBERSTONE

Move right into this 1,145 sq.ft. Bi-level with attached double garage. 4 stainless steel appliances, 2 bdrms, 2baths & much more. Contact Chris 403.392.7118

FINANCIAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 4400-4430

Money To Loan

4430

LOW INTEREST FINANCING

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

PRIVATE LENDER: Mortgage money available on all types of real estate. We lend on equity. Fast approvals Ron Lewis 403-819-2436

GREAT STARTER

or retirement home, 1/2 duplex features veranda, bay window, main flr. laundry, walk in closet, pantry, fireplace, 7 appls., and all household furniture. Asking $253,900 in Sylvan Lake. 403-887-4378

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wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Cars

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SYLVAN LAKE 3 bdrm, 2 baths, open concept floorplan, stainless steel appliances $304,200 Call Jennifer 403.392.6841

MASON MARTIN HOMES New bungalow 1350 sq.ft. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550

2010 MERCEDES BENZ GLK 350 lthr., sunroofs, 98295 kms., $29,888 348-8788 Sport & Import 2009 Acadia SLE FWD V6 6 spd. auto, leather, DVD BOSE stereo, 91,000 kms $18,500 obo. call starting Saturday (403) 348-2106

Motorhomes

Great family home, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, desirable Red Deer location close to trails & shopping $359,000. Call Chris 403.392.7118

ONE OF A KIND

2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 350 sunroof, nav., 20,415 kms, $32,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 Gulf Stream 40’ 4 slides, 8.1 GMC workhorse, loaded, 1 owner, beautiful cond. $66,000. 780-372-2079

2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLS diesel, $9,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

1990 VANGUARD 28’ 460 Ford, air, cruise, sleeps 6, rear bed, full shower & bath, 73,500 kms. $12,000. 403-302-8061

Auto Wreckers

2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLS diesel, $9,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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MASON MARTIN HOMES New condo, 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., $189,800. 403-588-2231

Acreages

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2 Acres +/-

Zoned AG SE of Red Deer 26 kms. $194,500 403-505-6240

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RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. Enviro. Canada Approved. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Laebon Homes 346-7273

Condos/ Townhouses

members to rule on collective bargaining disputes between unions and companies. Before Tuesday’s agreement, Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, had insisted that if Republicans didn’t stop blocking confirmation of all seven, he would trigger a change in the Senate’s procedures to strip them of their ability to delay. At the core of the dispute is the minority party’s power to stall or block a yes-or-no vote on nearly anything, from legislation to judicial appointments to relatively routine nominations for administration positions. While a simple majority vote is required to confirm presidential appointees, it takes 60 votes in the 100-member chamber to end delaying tactics and proceed to a yes-or-no vote. Reid’s threat to remove that right as it applied to nominations to administration positions was invariably described as the “nuclear option” for its likely impact on an institution with minority rights woven into its fabric. As described by officials, the deal is strikingly similar to a proposal that minority leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, floated in remarks on the Senate floor last week during an unusually personal exchange with Reid. At the time, the Republican also said he had told Obama last January to drop his hopes of confirmation for Griffin and Clark and instead name two replacements for quick consideration. He relayed the same message again last month to Vice-President Joe Biden, a former senator with whom he has a long relationship.

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1985 Vanguard 24’, completely re-built inside & out. Better than new! All work done by Gord Schmitt RV Services in Lacombe. Can be seen at 25 Fulmar Cl, Sylvan. Fred, 403-887-4631 Make me an offer I can’t refuse.

MUST SELL New 2 Storey 1550 sq.ft 3 bdrm, bonus room, 2.5 bath, $379,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550

NEW 3 BDRM HOME

although Democratic senators said the terms of the compromise were acceptable to the administration. Under the agreement, several of seven stalled nominees would win confirmation later in the week, including Labor Secretary-designate Tom Perez; Gina McCarthy, named to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, and Fred Hochberg to head of the Export-Import Bank. Two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, Richard Griffin and Sharon Clark, were to be replaced by new selections, expected to be submitted quickly by Obama and steered toward speedy consideration by Senate Republicans. Obama installed Griffin and Clark in their posts by recess appointments in 2011, bypassing the Senate but triggering a legal challenge. An appeals court recently said the two appointments were invalid, and the Supreme Court has agreed to review the case. In their places, officials said Obama intends to nominate Nancy Schiffer, a former top lawyer for the AFL-CIO labour federation, and Kent Hirozawa, counsel to NLRB Chairman Mark Pearce. The seventh nomination at issue, Pearce’s selection to a new term as NLRB chairman, was relatively uncontroversial, and is likely to be approved along with the replacements for Griffin and Clark. The NLRB appointments, if confirmed as expected by the end of August, would prevent the virtual shutdown of the agency because of a lack of confirmed board

color marlow, stage one, Klock window, Reinhard muffs, pegs, hwy. lites, 16,300 kms., new rear tire, $18,500. 5 yr. warr. avail. Gasoline Alley, H.D. will finance. 403-304-7016 Roy

MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft. Dbl. att. garage. $409,900. 403-588-2550

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BY OWNER Beautiful, newly reno’d 4 level split. 5 bdrm., 2.5 baths, office, many extras, beautifully landscaped. A must to see. 23 DAVISON DR. R.D. or call 403-342-1530

Accord in sight on stalled Obama nominations

WASHINGTON — The Senate cleared the way Tuesday for confirmation of several of President Barack Obama’s nominees at www.garymoe.com long blocked by Republicans, agreeing to quick action on others and finessing a Democratic threat to overturn historic rules that protect minority-party rights. Officials in both parties said they hoped the deal would signal a new, less acrimonious time for the Senate, with critical decisions ahead on spending, the government’s borrowing Locally owned and authority, student loan interfamily operated est rates and more. As part of the agreement both parties preserved their rights to resume SUV's confrontations over nominations in the future, Republicans by delaying them and Democrats by threatening once again to change the rules government such delays. “Nobody wants to come to Armageddon here,” said Sen. 2007 HONDA CRV EXL, awd, lthr., sun roof, comChuck Schumer, the Democrat mand start, 134,000 kms. whose talks with Republican $16,500. obo. 343-6156 John McCain were critical in avoiding a collision that had threatened to plunge the Senate even deeper into partisan gridlock. The White House reaped the first fruits of the deal within 2006 CHEVY Trailblazer SS hours, when Richard Cordray’s 1 owner, exc. shape. nomination to head the Con$18,999. 403-357-4848 sumer Financial Protection 2001 DODGE Durango Board was approved 66-34. He 4x4, $5000 o.b.o. 403-348-1634 was first nominated in July 2011 and has been in office by virtue of a recess appointment that byMotorcycles passed the Senate. There was no immediate re2011 HARLEY Davidson, Street Glide, mint cond. sponse from the White House,

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2002 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta To Buy GLS diesel, $9,888 348-8788 Sport & Import A-1 WILLY’S Parts Place Inc. Will haul away salvage cars free in city limits. Will pay for some. Only AMVIC approved salvage yard in Red Deer 403-346-7278

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OMAHA, Neb. — An Indiana doctor accused of killing four people with ties to a Nebraska medical school that fired him was denied medical licenses in at least two states after the dismissal from Creighton University more than a decade ago. Authorities have not disclosed a motive in the slayings, except to note the firing. But documents show that the dismissal for erratic behaviour in 2001 had long-lasting effects on Anthony Garcia’s career. The slayings took place in two separate attacks five years apart. The 40-year-old physician, who appeared before an Illinois judge Tuesday, is accused of killing a pathology professor and his wife earlier this year, as well as the 2008 stabbings of another professor’s son and housekeeper in a neighbourhood near the home of billionaire Warren Buffett. Documents provided Tuesday by an Indiana medical licensing board show Garcia was denied a medical license in Louisiana a month before the 2008 killings. The May killings occurred within months of Garcia being denied an Indiana license. Garcia, who now lives in Terre Haute, Indiana, was arrested by Illinois State Police on Monday during a traffic stop in Union County, in southern Illinois. The arrest came two months after Creighton professor Roger Brumback was fatally shot and his wife stabbed to death in their home. Back in 2008, the son of another pathology professor, William Hunter, and his housekeeper were stabbed to death in an affluent Omaha neighbourhood. Brumback and Hunter fired Garcia. Neither police nor Creighton officials have detailed the behaviour that led to the dismissal. But a letter sent by Brumback in January to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency said Garcia was fired after attempting to sabotage a fellow Creighton resident. Documents filed with the letter showed that Garcia called the wife of the colleague — who was in the midst of a highpressure test — insisting that the colleague return to the university’s pathology department. Garcia quit a previous residency to avoid a disciplinary hearing for yelling at a radiology resident. He was fired from subsequent residence programs after failing to obtain a medical license because he omitted problems at earlier programs.

Detectives had few leads in the first killings. Eleven-year-old Thomas Hunter and the housekeeper, Shirlee Sherman, were probably not the intended targets of the 2008 attack, and investigators believe Garcia acted alone, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said. Witnesses reported seeing a well-dressed, olive-skinned man parking a Honda CR-V about a block from the Hunter home and walking up to the door with a case of some type. Police released a sketch based on witnesses’ recollections, and an award for information climbed to more than $50,000. But police were unable to develop any solid leads, despite an airing of the case on “America’s Most Wanted.” Seven years had passed from the time Garcia was fired until the killings of Thomas and his housekeeper. “For most people, that’s such a long time in between,” Omaha police spokeswoman Lt. Darci Tierney said. “It’s probably understandable why his name wouldn’t come up.” Tierney said detectives made progress in the case after the slaying of the Brumbacks, when an FBI task force was created to look into the slayings. It was unclear where Garcia finished his medical residency after being fired from Creighton. Since 2003, he has held medical licenses in California, Illinois and Indiana, but his temporary Indiana license expired in January, according to public records. Garcia was briefly employed in 2009 as an independent contractor for a Chicago service that offered home doctor visits to the elderly. The physician who employed Garcia described him as “mild-mannered” and “a really nice guy.” “He was never aggressive. He was never belligerent. He was never angry or losing his temper or impatient,” said Dr. Benjamin Toh. But a neighbour in Terre Haute, Benjamin Fairhurst, said police were called when Garcia twice brought flowers to two college-aged women in the neighbourhood. “He was strange, I will say that,” said Fairhurst, a retired bank president. Garcia told neighbours he was a doctor at the federal prison in Terre Haute. Fairhurst said Garcia came and left home at strange hours and never had any visitors. But he waved as he passed by and wished neighbours happy holidays, Fairhurst said. “I had no idea he was involved with this stuff,” he said. “But now as I look back I can kind of see it.”

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Iraq’s escalating violence can no longer be separated from the civil war in neighbouring Syria because “the battlefields are merging,” the U.N. envoy to Iraq warned Tuesday. Martin Kobler told the U.N. Security Council that Iraqi armed groups have an increasingly active presence in Syria. As a result, he said, the Syrian conflict is no longer just spilling over into Iraq, but Iraqis are reportedly taking arms against each other inside Syria, he said. “These countries are interrelated,” Kobler stressed. “Iraq is the fault line between the Shia and the Sunni world and everything which happens in Syria, of course, has repercussions on the political landscape in Iraq.” Kobler said the last four months have been among the

bloodiest in Iraq in the last five years with nearly 3,000 people killed and over 7,000 injured. He said the perpetrators are taking advantage of the ongoing political stalemate in the country and the Syrian conflict. Kobler did not give any figures of Iraqis killed in fighting in Iraq but warned that the violence in both countries “could easily spiral out of control if not urgently addressed.” What’s critically important, he said, is to address the roots of the conflict in Iraq and find a political solution to the civil war in Syria. As of July 7, he said more than 160,000 Syrian refugees have been registered in Iraq, mainly in the northern Kurdistan region. He appealed to the Iraqi government to reopen the border to Syrians seeking protection.

Kobler said there are two main “drivers” behind the increase in sectarian violence in Iraq — a perception of “marginalization” by Sunnis in the region and Iraqis trying to go to Syria to fight, “which plays into the Iraqi politics.” Last month, Iraq’s Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said the Iraq-Syria border even before the Syrian conflict was “troubled,” and the Americans helped build trenches to enhance border security. Kobler, who was addressing the Security Council for the last time on Iraq before taking his new post as the U.N. special representative in Congo, stressed the importance of pursuing the U.N. mission’s mandate to promote national reconciliation in Iraq where Shiites dominate Sunnis, Kurds and other minorities.

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Cartel leader lying low before capture NO SHOTS FIRED IN CAPTURE OF LEADER OF MEXICO’S ZETAS DRUG CARTEL DURING PRECISION OPERATION WITH U.S. ASSISTANCE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s most brutal drug cartel leader built a business empire stretching from the Southwest United States to Central America, but Miguel Angel Trevino Morales’ final days of freedom were spent lying low in the hinterlands of Tamaulipas state, travelling only at night over back roads as Mexican marines closed in on his trail. The last of the Zetas drug cartel’s old-guard leaders saw fate swoop in on him in the pre-dawn hours Monday when a military Black Hawk helicopter flew low over his pickup truck, then almost touching the ground, faced down the vehicle with its guns, Mexico Federal Security spokesman Eduardo Sanchez said. The vehicle stopped, and three men emerged. Two hit the ground while the third tried to run. All were captured by marine ground forces who had been watching the movements of 40-year-old Trevino Morales, Sanchez told The Associated Press Tuesday. Not a single shot was fired. Time was clearly running out for the cartel leader better known — and feared — by his nickname, “Z-40,” a play on police radio code for a commander. Mexico’s navy, which has brought down a number of top drug lords, “found out that he had been travelling in the early morning hours on dirt roads. They had been corralling him in little by little,” Sanchez said. Trevino Morales had $2 million in cash and eight rifles with him when marines caught him outside the border city of Nuevo Laredo, long the Zetas’ base of operations. He was taken to Mexico City for questioning, but unlike the days of former President Felipe Calderon, there was no perp walk by a handcuffed suspect or piles of cash and guns put on display for the TV cameras. Instead, the government released a single video of a rumpled-looking, un-handcuffed Trevino Morales walking through prosecutors’ headquarters, saying it wanted to avoid glamorizing drug traffickers or risk rights violations that could lead to a dismissal of charges. Authorities didn’t even refer to his nickname, Z-40. The Zetas are Mexico’s most violent, if not richest, cartel, with the largest turf. A New York indictment against Trevino Morales estimates he received $10 million per month in income from cocaine sales alone, not to mention the money brought in by the cartel’s myriad other illicit activities, including kidnapping, extortion, migrant trafficking, weapons trafficking, even theft of oil from state pipelines. His arrest was particularly pleasing for the United States. Trevino Morales allegedly orchestrated a series of killings on the U.S. side of the border, including several by a group of young U.S. citizens who gunned down their victims on the streets of Laredo. His gang was also believed to be respon-

sible for the slayings of U.S. ICE Agent Jaime Zapata in 2011 and American citizen David Hartley in 2010 on Falcon Lake, which straddles the U.S.Mexico border. President Barack Obama praised the Mexican government and vowed to continue supporting the country’s fight against drug traffickers. “I think what it shows is that the new administration of President Pena Nieto is serious about continuing the efforts to break up these transnational drug operations,” Obama said in an interview with Univision Tuesday. “We have to continue doing our part here in the United States to reduce demand, reduce the flow of guns and cash down south,” Obama added. “That’s the kind of co-operation that I think President Pena Nieto is looking for.” Trevino Morales is “one of the most significant Mexican cartel leaders to be apprehended in several years,” the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said. “His ruthless leadership has now come to an end.” The Zetas have kidnapped or held tens of thousands of migrants, often demanding ransoms of $3,000 each. Federal officials say the Zetas stole and smuggled at least $46 million worth of Mexican oil to U.S. refineries. Trevino Morales channeled about $16 million to his brother in the United States to buy, train and race horses. Trevino Morales’ methods, like those of Zetas leaders before him, led to a “Zetanization” of how cartels do their fighting, said George Grayson, an expert on the group and a professor of government at the College of William & Mary. “Inflicting fear into the heart of your target is an extremely efficient way to get what you want,” Grayson said. “That genie is out of the box.” Trevino Morales was being held for questioning along with a bodyguard and accountant captured in Monday’s raid. Sanchez said government forces “have been able to obtain information on the possible movements of his other accomplices,” and phones or computers carried by traffickers often provide such information, even if the suspects themselves don’t talk. U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, who represents Laredo, Texas, and was briefed on the arrest by U.S. and Mexican officials, noted: “The U.S. was very involved in this.” “The U.S. has been helping in trying to track him for a while. There have been some close calls,” Cuellar said. “Here you have U.S. intelligence combined with the (Mexican) marines implementing it.” While Trevino Morales is wanted on several counts in the U.S., it was unclear whether Mexico would try him first at home or extradite him. He will probably be held at a top security prison near Mexico City, where no escapes have occurred. It was a surprising end for a capo so violent he soaked rivals in diesel fuel and burned them alive in 55-gallon drums. Many had thought he would go

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In this photo released on Tuesday by the Mexican Navy, is Zetas drug cartel leader Miguel Angel Trevino Morales after his arrest in Mexico. Morales, 40, was captured before dawn Monday by Mexican marines who intercepted a pickup truck with $2 million in cash in the countryside outside the border city of Nuevo Laredo, which has long served as the Zetas’ base of operations. down with guns blazing, but Sanchez said the precision raid apparently caught him by surprise. For the group most terrorized by Trevino Morales, Central American migrants who were kidnapped, beaten and extorted by the tens of thousands, the arrest “will certainly be a relief,” said the Rev. Alejandro Solalinde. The Roman Catholic priest runs a migrant shelter in the state of Oaxaca and has spent much of the last decade living under death threats from the Zetas. “This was a blow, but it’s only skin deep,” Solalinde said. “The Zetas operate in almost 20 states of Mexico. They have a lot of public servants on their payroll, a lot of police.” Solalinde said that in southern Mexico, the Zetas have used their ties in Honduras and Guatemala, where they also ship cocaine and grow opium, to recruit street gang members to kidnap and kill Central American migrants in Mexico. The Zetas forcibly recruit some migrants, kill those who won’t join and increasingly kidnap young girls, who are forced into prostitution at Zeta-run bars or are made to distribute Zeta drugs. “We’re talking about human trafficking, organ trafficking, kidnappings, forced recruitment, everything,” Solalinde said. The Zetas have run their enormous turf with almost unbelievable brutality since the founders, a corps of special forces defectors who went to work for drug traffickers, splintered off into their own cartel in 2010 and metastasized across Mexico. The Zetas were responsible for

some of the worst atrocities of Mexico’s drug war, including the slaughter of 72 Central and South American migrants in the northern town of San Fernando in 2010, authorities said. The following year, federal officials announced the discovery of 193 bodies buried in San Fernando, most of them migrants kidnapped off buses and killed by the Zetas, some because they refused to work as drug mules. Sanchez said Trevino Morales is charged with ordering those crimes. In 2011, a woman who angered the Zetas by blogging about crime and violence on a Nuevo Laredo website was found decapitated, her head placed atop a computer keyboard, with a message warning fellow bloggers about speaking out. Experts say the arrest is unlikely to diminish the violence in the short term. “The international experience ... demonstrates that there is a danger of greater atomization, and extremely violent armed conflict, if the hundreds of legal businesses that the Zetas run are not frozen or seized,” said organized crime analyst Edgardo Buscaglia. He noted the many firms set up by the cartel “are where the Zetas real financial power is located.” The Zetas operate in 16 different lines of business, both legal and illegal, he said, including pirated goods, importing contraband consumer goods and weapons trafficking. The Zetas reportedly use their turf in Cancun to smuggle Cuban migrants into Mexico, and their bases in northern Mexico to steal oil from government pipelines and sell it to refineries.

Israel’s leaders condemn European Union ban BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM — Israeli leaders on Tuesday condemned a European Union ban on funding to Israeli institutions that operate in occupied territories, but also acknowledged the country’s growing isolation over its construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. The EU decision marked a new international show of displeasure with Israeli settlements built on lands captured in the 1967 Mideast war, bolstering the Palestinian claim to these territories and animating an increasingly discordant Israeli debate over the wisdom of the settlement enterprise. The move dominated Israeli newscasts throughout the day, and prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to summon senior Cabinet ministers for consultations. “We will not accept any external edicts about our borders,” Netanyahu said, adding that borders could only be resolved through direct negotiations with the Palestinians. He was suggesting that the settlements are aimed at bringing about changes in the pre-1967 borders, but not absorb the entire West Bank. Netanyahu said the Europeans should deal with what he called “slightly more urgent” matters in the region, including the civil war in Syria and the Iranian nuclear program. But Netanyahu’s finance minister and senior coalition partner, Yair Lapid, warned that the move reflected Israel’s deteriorating position on the global stage. “The latest decision is part of a long line of decisions that are leading to Israel’s isolation in the world. Time is not on our side, and every day that Israel is not in peace negotiations is a day in which our international standing is harmed more,” he said.

Negotiations have been stalled for nearly five years, with Israeli settlement construction at the heart of the deadlock. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was in neighbouring Jordan on Tuesday as part of an ongoing effort to bring the sides back together for talks. The Palestinians have demanded that Israel halt construction in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, areas captured in 1967 that they claim for their future state, before negotiations can start. They also want Israel to accept its pre-1967 lines as the basis for a future border, with the possibility of small modifications reached in negotiations. The Palestinians say continued settlement construction is a sign of bad faith and undermines hopes for dividing the land between two states. Well over 500,000 Israeli settlers now live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, alongside some 2.5 million Palestinians. Netanyahu says negotiations should begin without preconditions and has meanwhile allowed settlement construction to continue at a rapid pace. The EU’s move was just the latest indication of international displeasure with the settlements. Last year, the United Nations General Assembly, over strong Israeli objections, recognized a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders and gave it upgraded observer status. President Barack Obama also has condemned settlement construction and said a Palestinian state should be established along the 1967 lines. In a statement, the EU’s mission to Israel said the new funding guidelines were approved on June 30. They will apply to “grants, prizes and financial instruments funded by the EU from 2014 onwards.” The EU issues dozens of grants, totalling millions of euros, to Israeli universities, companies and researchers each year. For example, the EU has

contributed some 667,000 euros ($870,655) to help establish a centre to reduce greenhouse emissions in Israel. Another program offers 950,000 euros ($1.2 million) to help improve veterinary inspections of livestock. “The guidelines are ... in conformity with the EU’s longstanding position that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law ... irrespective of their legal status under domestic Israeli law,” the EU statement said. “The purpose of these guidelines is to make a distinction between the state of Israel and the occupied territories when it comes to EU support,” it added. It said the move was a follow-up to a decision last December that “all agreements between the state of Israel and the European Union must unequivocally and explicitly indicate their inapplicability to the territories occupied by Israel in 1967.” For many Israelis, the decision was especially tough by grouping east Jerusalem with the West Bank. Israel annexed the area after the 1967 war and most Israelis, even those on the dovish left, consider it somehow distinct from the settlements and do not view its Jewish residents as settlers. The decision puts Israel in a difficult situation: appear to agree that the occupied territories, including east Jerusalem and the annexed Golan Heights, are not part of Israel, or risk losing funding and collaboration opportunities provided by these EU programs. Direct commercial ties are not affected by the order. But Europe, Israel’s largest trade partner, also has begun to take action in that area. The 28-member EU already bars goods produced in Israeli settlements from receiving customs exemptions given to Israeli goods. EU officials are currently considering measures that would more clearly label settlement goods.

Florida man found in California with amnesia, speaks only Swedish BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Doctors are looking into the mystery of a Florida man who awoke speaking only Swedish, with no memory of his past, after he was found unconscious four months ago at a Southern California motel. Michael Boatwright, 61, woke up with amnesia, calling himself Johan Ek, The Desert Sun reported. Boatwright was found unconscious in a motel room in Palm Springs in February. After police arrived, he was transported to the Desert Regional

Medical Center where he woke up. Hospital officials said Boatwright may have been in town for a tennis tournament in the Coachella Valley. He was found with a duffel bag of exercise clothes, a backpack and tennis rackets. He also carried four forms of identification — a passport, a California identification card, a veteran’s medical card and a Social Security card — all of which identified him as Michael Thomas Boatwright. Palm Springs police have documented his information in case anyone lists Boatwright as missing or wanted, authorities said. In March, doctors diagnosed Boat-

wright with Transient Global Amnesia, a condition triggered by physical or emotional trauma that can last for several months. The rare mental disorder is characterized by memory loss, “sudden and unplanned travel,” and possible adoption of a new identity, according to the Sun. After an extensive search, medical personnel and social workers have been unable to locate Boatwright’s next of kin. Authorities are still unsure of his birthplace, listed on his identification as Florida. Photos show him in Sweden at a young age. The Desert Sun reported it had lo-

cated Boatwright’s sister in Louisiana but she was unable to shed any light on what had happened to him. “I haven’t talked to him in years. He just disappeared,” Michelle Brewer said. Brewer estimated she had last spoken to her brother about 10 years ago and couldn’t even get in touch with him when their mother died last year. “He’s always been just a wanderer,” Brewer said. “Then he’d come back when he needed some money or something from somebody.” Swedish public records show Boatwright lived in the Nordic country on and off between 1981 and 2003.

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Though rare, retinal detachments put vision at risk IMMEDIATE CARE REQUIRED BY ADRIAN LEE THE CANADIAN PRESS Pat Sedgwick awoke earlier than usual on an August morning last summer to a rolling curtain of black dots blocking the vision of her right eye. A 79-year-old from Toronto, Sedgwick had been anticipating a rare day of complete solitude in her P.E.I cottage. But that’s not the way the day unfolded. “It was frightening,” she recalls. “I couldn’t identify what I was seeing. I was just seeing a very mixed-up kaleidoscope. And there were round little circles and they’d go up and down and then they’d go away.” Sedgwick called her daughter, who assured her it was merely a symptom of aging, or a result of the cataract surgery Sedgwick underwent three years earlier. Sedgwick didn’t mention the little intermittent dots. But as a precaution, her neighbour drove her to the hospital, where she was informed her retina had detached. It’s an ailment that, if not treated in time, can result in complete blindness in the affected eye. Dr. Netan Choudhry, director of vitreoretinal surgery at Toronto’s Herzig Eye Institute, says retinal detachment affects less than one per cent of people. That figure rises to three per cent if people live to be 85 or older, according to a 2008 British Medical Journal study. The condition is more common in those with severe short-sightedness, people who have had cataracts removed, or those who are diabetic, as Sedgwick is. Despite the low prevalence, Choudhry says a detached retina remains a “complicated condition” with only one right course of action: Seek immediate medical attention, ideally from an eye specialist. “Retinal detachment is an emergency, and should you delay, it could result in a poorer prognosis in the treatment.... Invariably, time is often of the essence,” he says. The retina is a layer at the back of the eyeball which contains photoreceptor cells. They receive light and convert it into signals that the brain processes as vision. “The retina functions like a camera film, and basically it’s the reason we’re able to have sight,” Choudhry explains. When it detaches — through aging, trauma or a pre-existing retinal condition — the gel that sits in front of the retina breaks down and separates, pulling on the retina and eventually peeling it away. Once it does, the gel can get underneath the retina and cause a complete separation of the retina from the back of the eye. When that happens, people can suffer sudden loss of vision, the appearance of flashing lights, thunderbolts, or floaters — tiny spots in vision, which are often blood cells that have dispersed in the eye — or a big dark shape blocking part of the vision from the affected eye. Choudhry says there is almost never pain associated with the detachment, unless it occurs as a result of a trauma. Reattaching a retina now carries a success rate of 80 to 95 per cent, depending on the level of scarring and how long it’s been detached, Choudhry

says. There are many operations available to try and reattach it, most commonly the injection of gas or silicone to absorb the gel that caused the separation. But all the procedures aim to do the same thing, which is to seal up the tear, and they need to happen quickly before the macula detaches as well. The macula, located in the middle of the retina, is the part responsible for central and high-quality vision. Once it detaches, the chance of restoring vision is much lower. Even if the macula remains attached, surgery must happen within 72 hours. That’s because those photoreceptor cells that convert light into signals for the brain lose access to oxygen when the retina detaches, and they start to die. While there is ongoing research aimed at finding ways to protect these cells in the event of retinal detachment, the medicine is not there yet, Choudhry says. “If the macula is attached, then you have a huge potential for recovery, because that central portion of vision is still good, so you better get going quickly,” says Dr. Guillermo Rocha, an ophthalmologist based out of Brandon, Man. Prevention is the only true tool against retinal detachment, with at least annual visits to your eye doctor. Once it happens, though, there are no home remedies or steps you can take to mitigate the damage. You need to get to medical care. Rocha, the lone full-time ophthalmologist in the Prairie Mountain Health Region, knows how difficult it can be to access that necessary immediate treatment. He’s had patients who have been unwilling to make trips in for care because of distance or bad weather. “Honestly, I don’t accept that,” says Rocha. “I don’t care if you have to take a bus, but you have to do it if you want to preserve your vision.” He says that for retinal detachments among rural citizens, awareness of the urgency of the situation — and who to see about it — is even more crucial. “Some might go to emergency, they wait for four hours, and already they’ve lost time just waiting,” says Rocha. “The sequence of events should be to see an ophthalmologist immediately.” The good news, says Rocha, is that the field has advanced significantly, even over the two decades he’s been practising. Once thought impossible to repair, laser technologies and developments in treatments have given surgeons and ophthalmologist more tools to work with. “Retina surgery is a bit like neurosurgery, in the sense that I remember when I first went into medical school, they would say, once they opened the skull, that’s it for the brain, there’s no success,” he says. “Slowly, obviously, we’ve seen that’s not the case. It’s the same with retinas.” And in the more remote areas of northern Alberta and Manitoba, telemedicine has become part of the process. Rocha says using video conferencing to diagnose conditions and identify whether or not a person needs to be flown to an urban centre for care cuts down on critical travel time.

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BOSTON — New research boosts the “use it or lose it” theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, a study of nearly half a million people in France found. It’s by far the largest study to look at this, and researchers say the conclusion makes sense. Working tends to keep people physically active, socially connected and mentally challenged — all things known to help prevent mental decline. “For each additional year of work, the risk of getting dementia is reduced by 3.2 per cent,” said Carole Dufouil, a scientist at INSERM, the French government’s health research agency. She led the study and gave results Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Boston. About 35 million people worldwide have dementia, and Alzheimer’s is the most common type. In the U.S., about 5 million have Alzheimer’s — 1 in 9 people aged 65 and over. What causes the mind-robbing disease isn’t known and there is no cure or any treatments that slow its progression. France has had some of the best Alzheimer’s research in the world, partly because its former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, made it a priority. The country also has detailed health records on self-employed people who pay into a Medicarelike health system. Researchers used these records on more than 429,000 workers, most of whom were shopkeepers or craftsmen such as bakers and woodworkers. They were 74 on average and had been retired for an average of 12 years. Nearly 3 per cent had developed dementia but the risk of this was lower for each year of age at retirement. Someone who retired at 65 had about a 15 per cent lower risk of developing dementia compared to someone retiring at 60, after other factors that affect those odds were taken into account, Dufouil said. To rule out the possibility that mental decline may have led people to retire earlier, researchers did analyses that eliminated people who developed dementia within 5 years of re-

tirement, and within 10 years of it. “The trend is exactly the same,” suggesting that work was having an effect on cognition, not the other way around, Dufouil said. France mandates retirement in various jobs — civil servants must retire by 65, she said. The new study suggests “people should work as long as they want” because it may have health benefits, she said. June Springer, who just turned 90, thinks it does. She was hired as a full-time receptionist at Caffi Plumbing & Heating in Alexandria, Va., eight years ago. “I’d like to give credit to the company for hiring me at that age,” she said. “It’s a joy to work, being with people and keeping up with current events. I love doing what I do. As long as God grants me the brain to use I’ll take it every day.” Heather Snyder, di-

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big Rock Grasshopper or Traditional ale 15 x 355 mL

750 mL

Caymus 7 Deadly Zins The Dreaming Zinfandel Tree Crush Conundrum 250280 694939 white 197763

bonus

50 mL

large

1.14 L

Erdinger Weissbier Wheat or Dunkel

/each 500 mL 587458/ 987242

bonus

with purchase

50 mL

with purchase

while quantities last

Bacardi Breezer party pack

/12 bottles 12 x 330 mL

98 750 mL

Sauza Gold tequila 169146

98 750 mL

Johnnie Walker Black Label scotch 167607

98 1.14 L

977458

98 1.14 L

Wiser's Deluxe rye

Russian Prince vodka

169268

200334

/24 cans

or 10.66 each /works out to 1.33 per can

Molson Canadian or Coors Light beer 8 x 355 mL 488415/ 247486

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE G.S.T. OR DEPOSIT

Prices effective Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21, 2013 IN THIS AREA ONLY

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We reserve the right to limit quantities. While stock lasts. Prices subject to change. No rainchecks, no substitutions.

We accept MasterCard or Visa

AIRDRIE 300 Veteran’s Blvd. CALGARY 200, 3633 Westwinds Drive N.E. • 300 - 4700 130th Avenue S.E.• 3575 - 20th Avenue N.E.• 300-15915 MacLeod Trail S.E.• 200-20 Heritage Meadows Way S.E. •20 Country Village Road N.E • 5239 Country Hills Blvd. N.W. • 5850 Signal Hill Centre S.W. • 10513 Southport Road S.W. • 7020 - 4th Street. N.W. CAMROSE 7001- 48th Avenue EDMONTON 9715 - 23rd Avenue N.W. •4950 - 137th Avenue N.W. • 12310 - 137th Avenue • 10030 - 171st Street • 5031 Calgary Trail, N.W. • 4420 17th Street N.W. FORT McMURRAY 11 Haineault Street • 259 Powder Drive FORT SASKATCHEWAN 120 - 8802 100th Street GRANDE PRAIRIE 101-12225 - 99th Street • 10710 83rd Avenue LEDUC 3915 50 Street LETHBRIDGE 3529 Mayor Magrath Drive, S. LLOYDMINSTER 5031 - 44 Street MEDICINE HAT 1792 Trans Canada Way S.E. SHERWOOD PARK 140 - 410 Baseline Road SPRUCE GROVE 20 - 110 Jennifer Heil Way ST. ALBERT 20-101 St. Albert Trail STRATHMORE 106 - 900 Pine Road OLDS 200 - 6509 46th Street RED DEER 5016 - 51st Avenue ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE 5520-46th Street

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PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY & DESIGNATE A DRIVER • DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

GARY MOE AUTO GROUP VOLKSWAGEN

30 ANNIVERSARY TH

DAYS LEFT!

9-9 9-9 9-9 9-6

Gary Moe Celebration Sales Centre

11-5

South of Westerner Park on the Eastside of Gasoline Alley

GARY MOE AUTO GROUP

CELEBRATION EVENT

• SERVING THE RED DEER COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS • 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS • HOME OF THE CAR WASH FOR LIFE • LEADERS IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

• WE GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN MANY WAYS • BEST SELECTION / MOST VALUE • ALBERTA’S PREMIER AUTO GROUP • WE EMPLOY OVER 120 ALBERTANS

SOLD 2009 PONTIAC G5 SE AUTO

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Stk# H34855A

81 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

Stk# H35198A 69,433 KMS $ $

94 BI-WEEKLY

2010 MAZDA 3 SPORT LOADED

2007 HONDA CIVIC COUPE Stk# H35301A

$82 BI-WEELKY

DOWN

Stk# H35270A $

110 BI-WEEKLY

2010 HYUNDAI SONATA LTD AUTO Stk# H34999A, 72,440 KMS $ $

0 DOWN

110 BI-WEEKLY

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA GL AUTO

2012 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION

2004 FORD F-350 DIESEL LARIAT

Stk# H35213A, 50MPG 30,787 KMS $ $

Stk# MP4894, 8232 KMS $ $

Stk# MP4947 $

134 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

154 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

246 BI-WEEKLY

2011 DODGE RAM 2500 MEGA CAB

2008 FORD F-150 XLT Stk# M44919A

0 DOWN

166 BI-WEEKLY

Stk# MP5010, 55,988 KMS $ $

0 DOWN

286 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

2012 CHEVROLET 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB DIESEL SLT Stk# MP5096, 42,988 KMS $ $

Stk# MP5112, 52,829 KMS $ $

2009 LINCOLN MKS

2010 MAZDA 3 GS AUTO

196 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

380 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

SOLD 2006 MAZDA MPV GS AUTO

2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED AWD

2003 CHEVEROLET 1500 EXT CAB SLE

2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL AUTO AWD

Stk# H24824A $

Stk# HP5328, 49,000 KMS $ $

Stk# H35143A “LIKE NEW” $

Stk# H35320A

110 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

222 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN HIGHLINE

Stk# HP4809A $

Stk# M45133A, 40,000 KMS $ $

130 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

210 BI-WEEKLY

10,990

2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO Stk# MP5093,13,000 KMS $ $

121 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

Stk# MP5018, 24,000 KMS $ $

219 BI-WEEKLY

2010 MAZDA 3

Stk# MP4915, 7000 KMS $ $

GTE

2009 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ LIMITED

2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL AUTO

2011 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED

2005 MAZDA RX-8 GT

Stk #MP5136, 43,000 KMS $ $

Stk# H35202A, 7 PASS, 60,601 KMS $ $

Stk# HP5266, 67,469 KMS $ $

Stk# H35303A, 36,056 KMS $ $

Stk# MP5038A, 62,281 KMS $ $

2012 DODGE 1500 4X4

2012 GENESIS SEDAN R-SPEC

2013 GENESIS COUPE GT

Stk# M359091A, 60,000 KMS $ $

Stk# HP5142, 429HP, 28,000 KMS $ $

Stk# HP5263, 3.8L, 350HP, 22,400 KMS $ $

213 BI-WEEKLY

6990

2013 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD DOWN

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

149 BI-WEEKLY

2011 FORD F350 LARIAT Stk# MP4830, 70,000 KMS $ $

280 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

0 DOWN

157 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

198 BI-WEEKLY

288 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

117 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

232 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

254 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

Stk# MP5079, 81,800 KMS

175 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

198 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

Stk# MP4943, 74,200 KMS $ $

112-BI WEEKLY

0 DOWN

2010 MAZDA 3 SPORT GS AUTO

2011 DODGE 1500 SPORT 4X4

2011 DODGE 2500 SLT 4X4

2010 DODGE NITRO SXT 4X4

Stk# H35270A $

Stk# H35280A, 52,644 KMS $ $

Stk# H35207B, 66,723 KMS $ $

Stk# H35172A $

110 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

238

0 DOWN

BI-WEEKLY

246

0 DOWN

BI-WEEKLY

158 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

SOLD 2012 FORD TAURUS SEL

2010 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT

2009 VW RABBIT 5 DR.

2009 VW JETTA TDI

Stk# MP5039A LEATHER $ $

Stk# MP5103, 49,000 KMS $ $

Stk# VP4561, 44,000 KMS $ $

Stk# VP4567, 60 MPG!

2013 AUDI S4 QUATTRO SUPERCHARGED

2008 HONDA CIVIC SI COUPE

Stk# VP4532, 8000 KMS $ $

Stk# V34513A $

BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

177 BI-WEEKLY

2012 TOYOTA VENZA PREMIUM

2011 NISSAN SENTRA SE

Stk# V34465A, ONLY 19,000 KMS! $ $

Stk# VP4583, ONLY 15,000 KMS! $ $

210 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

104 BI-WEEKLY

150 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

0 DOWN

367 BI-WEEKLY 0 DOWN

0 DOWN

$175

BI-WEEKLY

110 BI-WEEKLY

2011 VW TOURAG HIGHLINE

2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2.0T PREMIUM

Stk# VP4522B $

Stk# VP4507, 39,000 KMS $ $

Stk# HP5182, 49,625 KMS $ $

267 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

338 BI-WEEKLY

2010 VW GOLF 2.5

2007 VW RABBIT 2.5

Stk# VP4580, 26,000 KMS $ $

0 DOWN

175 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

2012 DODGE CALIBER SXT AUTO

Stk# V34574A, 3 DR HATCHBACK $ $

0 DOWN

150 BI-WEEKLY

122 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

Stk# MP4933, 41,655 KMS $ $

99 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

*Payments based on longest term available for each unit. See dealer for details.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE AUTO Stk# H35204A $

109 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

2011 MAZDA 3 GS LUXURY

2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER Stk# H34800A, 60 MPG

Stk# HP5094A, 43,300 KMS $ $

134 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

118 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

2012 FORD FOCUS SEL

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

2009 FORD ESCAPE AWD

Stk# MP4966, 17,614 KMS

Stk# MP5086, 35,711 KMS

Stk# M45057A, 79,455 KMS

139 BI-WEEKLY

DOWN

175

BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

166

BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

2010 KIA FORTE SX LOADED AUTO Stk# H35220A $

110 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

2013SedanJetta

2013OwnJetta it from

APR for 60 months*

Sedan bi-weekly for

$97

Own it from 84 months*

1.9 $1,000 cash savings**$97

bi-weekly for 84% months* APR

1.9 % $0

down payment

Freight and PDI included down

APR

payment

Freight and PDI included

Compact SUV bi-weekly for

$149

Own it84 from months*

% $162 1.9 $0

bi-weekly downfor 84 months* payment

APR

2.9 % $0 Freight and PDI included APR

down payment

0 DOWN

Own it from

bi-weekly for 84 months* down

2.9% $0 payment APR

Freight and PDI included

That’s the value of German engineering. Dealer Name Dealer Address – (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Gary Moe Volkswagen

403.342.2923

Gasoline Alley South (west side) Red Deer

Visit garymoe.com

AMVIC LICENSED

vw.ca

Locally owned and family operated.

Locally Owned & Family Operated EASTSIDE GASOLINE ALLEY. RED DEER 403-348-8882 WWW.GARYMOE.COM

*Limited time finance purchase offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit. Base price of $20,497 after $1,000 cash discount ($21,497 before discount) / $16,412 / $25,497 / $26, 727 for a new and unregistered 2013 Golf 3-door 2.5L / 2013 Jetta 2.0L base model with 5-speed manual transmission / 2013 Passat 2.5L / 2013 Tiguan 2.0T base model with 5/6-speed manual transmission including $1,395/$1,610 (Tiguan) freight and PDI, $4/tire recycling levy and $6.25 AMVIC fee. Financed at 0%/1.9%/2.9% APR for 60/84 months equals 130/182 bi-weekly payments of $157/$97/$149/$162. Down payment or equivalent trade-in, due at signing, may be required. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,127/$1,745/$2,824 for a total obligation of $20,497/$17,539/$27,242/$29,551. PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. **To be applied as a cash discount against final negotiated price, before taxes on purchase or lease of new and unregistered 2013 Golf 2.5L TDI and GTI models. Golf R and Wolfsburg Edition excluded. Cash discount has been applied in the above finance offer as a reduced MSRP. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end July 31, 2013 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Visit your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Golf”, “Passat” and “Tiguan” are trademarks of Volkswagen AG. Copyright 2013 Volkswagen Canada.

78 BI-WEEKLY

0 DOWN

Stk# MP5088, 25,962 KMS $ $

143 BI-WEEKLY

Compact SUV

$162

Stk# MP4940, 62,161 KMS $ $

2013 Passat 2013 Tiguan Midsize Sedan 2013 Own it Tiguan from

Stk# M34892B

2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE

With prices this small, open the door to summer.

2013 Golf Hatchback

2011 ALINER SPORT

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

*Payments based on longest term available for each unit. See dealer for details.

44842G17

127

2012 SUBARU IMPREZA STI-WRX

Locally Owned and Family Operated

499 BI WEEKLY

0 DOWN

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday July 17, 2013 B5

B4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday July 17, 2013

WE’VE E ALWAY YS SHARE ED OUR R PASSIO ON.

NOW W WE’R RE SHA ARING OUR PRIICE E.

WHY PAY MORE

E L A S

2010 Ford Flex LTD

STK#A81569

STK#OL7968 EMPLOYEE PRICING

$24,000

PLUS EXTRA $1,000 OFF at MGM Ford-Lincoln

2013 Escape SE 4WD

2014 Explorer XLT 4x4

2013 Flex AWD SEL

2130 Fusion SE

2013 F-250 Crew Cab

STK#H20186

STK#14EX05049

STK#I33229

STK#O14720

STK#B94911

$29,682

EMPLOYEE PRICING

HUGE SELECTION

EMPLOYEE PRICING

PLUS EXTRA $1,000 OFF at MGM Ford-Lincoln

On most new 2013 models

2013 Ford F-150 S/C 4x4

$31,568

PLUS RV’s and Boats

IN TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

F-150 SuperCrew Platinum 4x4 5.0L amount shown. *Up to 10 payments made on us. Bi-weekly payments up to a total payout of 5K. Must ﬁnance over a minimum of 5 years to qualify; everyone qualiﬁes with no money down.

EMPLOYEE PRICING

New Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Acura, and 100 of used vehicles on sale!

14,000

WITH UP TO

262 9 . 3 0 8 . 5 1.85

to move vehicles offsite when you can pay less at the dealership?

E T I S ON

e th Avenu 0 5 – 0 1 30 T4R 1M5 a t r e lb r, A Red Dee

$40,354

EMPLOYEE PRICING

PLUS EXTRA $1,000 OFF at MGM Ford-Lincoln

$40,736

PLUS EXTRA $1,000 OFF at MGM Ford-Lincoln

EMPLOYEE PRICING

$24,961

PLUS EXTRA $1,000 OFF at MGM Ford-Lincoln

EMPLOYEE PRICING

$43,139

PLUS EXTRA $1,000 OFF at MGM Ford-Lincoln

We pay top dollar for your trades Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Guaranteed approvals may require cash down payment. Offers may vary per dealership. See individual dealer for details.

2012 Dodge RAM SLT

2011 Ford Explorer

2012 Ford F-150 XTR

2013 Ford Raptor

2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

STK#2B6686

STK#1B2317

STK#2B0659

STK#3B0816

STK#2T6615

PRICE

$29,000

$37,000

$63,000

$29,000

2013 Starcraft Launch 18BH e th Avenu N7 9 4 – 4 2 18 2 erta T4R lb A , r e e Red D

760 7 . 3 0 8 . 5 1.85

2013 Honda Civic Sedan DX

2011 Hyundai Accent GL

STK#20766

STK#20496A

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$17,432 $15,929

WAS PRICE

h Avenue 7 t 0 5 – 4 1 1X 74 rta T4P e lb A , r e Red De

NOW PRICE

$12,995 $11,995

2013 Honda Civic Sedan EX

2013 Honda Accord Sedan Touring CVT

2013 Honda CRV EX-L AWD

2013 Honda Ridgeline Sport

2013 Honda Pilot Touring

STK#20498

STK#20725

STK#20677

STK#20337

STK#20365

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$23,622 $22,469

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$34,064 $32,159

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$35,750 $32,597

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$40,382 $36,479

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$50,959 $45,806

2013 Lowe SS210 Pontoon

2013 Thunderjet Yukon

2013 Larson All American 23ft

2013 Larson 195S

4STR 115HP MERCURY, TROLLING MOTOR, FISH LOCATOR AND AFT JUMP SEATS

4STR 115 HP MERCURY, TRIPLE PONTOON, CHROME PKG, POP-UP CHANGE ROOM

VORTEC 6.0L 360 HP, 3/4 HARD TOP WITH WAKEBOARD TOWER, BULLET PROOF BOTTOM

350 MAG MERCURY 300 HP, BOW TABLE, BIMINI TOP, CUSTOM TRAILER AND PAINT

4.3 MERCURY 190 HP, WAKEBOARD TOWER, SNAP IN CARPET, SWIM PLATFORM

NOW PRICE

2013 Fusion 342

2007 Advantage 38FK

2012 Lacrosse 303RKS

2012 Supreme 220

2012 Larson 1750

FRONT KITCHEN, 4 SEASONAL PERFECT FOR COOLER WEATHER, ALL COMFORTS OF HOME

HARDWALL, REAR KITCHEN, GENERATOR, LIGHT WEIGHT

SCORPION 350 HP, 3 BALLAST TANKS, TOWER, STEREO SYSTEM, CUSTOM TRAILER

MERCURY 150HP, TROLLING MOTOR, FISH LOCATOR, LIVE WELL, SPLASH SCREENS

NOW PRICE

$27,900

$31,900

2012 Hyundai Sonata Sedan GLS

2012 Honda Civic Sedan Si

2010 Ram 5500 SLT Diesel 4WD

2012 Toyota Tundra Platinum

STK#20537A

STK#20495A

STK#19774

STK#20804A

STK#20700A, Crew 4WD WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$16,995 $15,995

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$19,995 $16,995

h Avenue 7 t 9 4 – 8 N 180 rta T4R 2 e lb A , r e Red De

65 7 7 . 3 0 8 . 1.855

WAS PRICE

$28,167

NOW PRICE

$23,995

STK#A2260

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$32,618 $28,995

2011 Dodge Durango RT

STK#A2245

STK#A21369A

$38,995 $36,995

$39,123

NOW PRICE

$35,998

WAS PRICE

2013 Acura TL AWD Tech

$40,995 $37,995

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$43,617 $40,995

STK#A2177 NOW PRICE

NOW PRICE

$46,995 $45,995

2014 AAcura RDX PPremium i

2013 Acura TSX Aspec WAS PRICE

$36,995 $34,995

STK#A2017

STK#A2060A NOW PRICE

NOW PRICE

2013 Acura ILX Premium

2011 Cadillac SRX Performance WAS PRICE

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$50,077 $44,995

$14,900

2013 Lund 1775 Impact

2012 Honda Civic Sedan LX NOW PRICE

NOW PRICE

58 7 7 . 3 0 8 . 1.855

MONSTER PACKAGE, 12FT GARAGE, 3 SLIDES, 5500 ONAN GENERATOR, 2 AWNINGS, SLEEPS 8-10 PEOPLE

WAS PRICE

HARDWALL, BUNKS, EASILY TOWABLE BY SUVS, LESS THAN 3000LBS

$66,900

$75,900

NOW PRICE

$24,900

NOW PRICE

$29,900

Avenue h t 0 5 – 4 X7 742 rta T4P 1 e lb A , r e Red De

56 7 7 . 3 0 8 . 1.855

STK#RGW844722

NOW PRICE

$13,688

2012 Suzuki SX4

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 GMC 1500

2012 Mazda CX7

2013 GMC 1500

STK#A2232A

STK#K0355S

STK#RGW395956

STK#RGW148574

STK#RGT413616

STK#RGW117737

NOW PRICE

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$39,995 $37,995

$18,988

$19,988

$30,388

2013 Acura ILX Tech

2010 Acura ZDX

2012 Chevy Camaro 1SS

2013 Dodge Durango

2013 GMC Terrain

2013 Chevy Equinox

STK#A2081

STK#A2258A

STK#A2271A

STK#RGW500404

STK#RGW109249

STK#RGW103126

NOW PRICE

$36,995 $34,995

WHY BUY at Go Auto?

NOW PRICE

$34,918 $30,995

Our Sales Consultants are paid the same on every sale Fixed commissions put our best interests in line with yours, so we can focus on ﬁnding the right car for you.

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$34,995 $33,995

Go Auto Finance Access easy credit solutions with inhouse ﬁnance.

WAS PRICE

NOW PRICE

$44,995 $39,995

$35,288

$26,688

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$26,000

$33,488

$25,788

43350G17

$52,077 $46,995

WAS PRICE

$17,388

2011 Acura ZDX Tech

STK#A2231A NOW PRICE

$28,900

2012 Toyota Matrix

2010 Acura MDX Premium WAS PRICE

$52,900

STK#RGW145094

STK#A2144 NOW PRICE

$31,900

2012 Mazda 2

2013 Acura TL Elite WAS PRICE

$53,900

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