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Pittsburgh Penguin Brandon Sutter knows he must show up at September’s training camp in peak condition.

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What happens in the National Hockey League’s off-season can mean the difference between a lucrative NHL contract or a ticket back to the minors.

Pittsburgh Penguin Brandon Sutter doesn’t have to worry about making the team or finding a place to live in Scranton, where the Pen’s American Hockey League affiliate is based.

However, the kin to hockey royalty does have to show up at September’s training camp in peak condition.

Sutter, along with a handful of other Central Alberta professional hockey players like Paul Postma (Winnipeg Jets) and Matt Fraser (Boston Bruins) spend two hours a day, five days a week, improving their game and their fitness at the Can-Pro Athletic Training Centre in Red Deer.

Al Parada, the Red Deer Rebels’ strength and conditioning coach who runs the sportsspecific training centre in Riverside Light Industrial Park, said the days of showing up at camp out of shape are long gone. He said the expectations are higher and the competition is steeper.

“For myself it’s definitely strength training –– trying to gain weight and gain mass.

Whereas some other guys are in different situations,” said Sutter, 24, the son of former New York Islander great Brent Sutter, who is now owner/coach/general manager of the Red Deer Rebels. The Sutters are from Sylvan Lake and Brandon played his minor hockey in Sylvan and Red Deer.

“I do lot of weight lifting with a little cardio mixed in.”

Sutter has played 334 regular NHL games, earning 126 points over five seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pens. He played under his father on the Red Deer Rebels in the Western Hockey League.

At six-foot-three and 195 pounds, Sutter likes to put on about five pounds a year.

“It’s pretty challenging for me but other guys are trying to lose a few pounds or maintain,” said Sutter. “I think the key is to keep the body fat off and gain muscle.”

Another challenge sticking to the training regime is the diet. In the summer, there’s no team nutritionist, coach or doctor keeping an eye on what the player puts into his body.

Sutter says he’s pretty much on his own.

He’s been keeping track of calories and attempting to eat about 3,300 calories a day.

Staying disciplined in the heat of the summer can be challenging, said Sutter.

“Weekends we still have our fun,” he said.

“We will do what we want, whether it’s going for a beer or whatever. During the week, it’s a little more disciplined for sure.

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Agency says Calgary police justified in using lethal force in 2011 shooting CALGARY — Investigators say a Calgary police officer was justified in fatally shooting a man two years ago who brandished a screwdriver during a chase.

Jonathan Rawlings, 36, was shot four times on Aug. 11, 2011.

Police had been trying to stop two stolen trucks and Rawlings was pursued into a Calgary neighbourhood on foot by a veteran officer.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, which reviews all shootings involving police, said it is satisfied that the use of lethal force was justified.

“By reviewing the full investigative file and taking into consideration the opinion of Crown counsel, I am satisfied the officer involved in this incident was justified in using lethal force during the course of the arrest,” ASIRT Executive Director Clifton Purvis said Friday in a release.

Purvis also expressed his condolences to Rawlings’ family and friends.

Rawlings was treated by paramedics and transported to hospital where he died of his wounds.

At the time of the shooting Calgary’s police chief backed the actions of his officer, who was an experienced member of the tactical team.

Rawlings had several run-ins with the law over the years.

He had been arrested on a Canada-wide warrant for 10 drug and weapons charges in 2010 when he was on statutory release for previous drug possession and trafficking convictions.

Woman dies in van rollover in northwestern Alberta, youth injured BUFFALO LAKE — An Edmonton woman is dead and a boy is in hospital after a van rolled on a straight gravel road in a remote area of northwestern Alberta.

RCMP say some of the people who were inside the van Friday morning near the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement fled the accident scene.

At least one person told someone who lived nearby that there was a critically injured woman inside the van.

She was pronounced dead by emergency crews.

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Elena Rousseau, a Romanian woman who dances with Kvitka, teaches some children Ukrainian dancing as part of the Summer Reading Program at the Red Deer Public Library. Children also learned salsa dancing, Zumba, and had a chance to try different snacks from around the world.

The event was organized by the Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE).

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Left: Paul Postma of the Winnipeg Jets trains in the off-season at Can-Pro Training Centre in Red Deer.

Right: Boston Bruin Matt Fraser is hoping to make a a great first impression at training camp in September. pression on his new club.

“You want go in there being ready to play and ready to work,” said Fraser. “You want to make sure they know that you’re not afraid to work. You only get one chance to make an impression. It has to be a good one.”

When Fraser left Dallas, the trainers advised him to work on his overall core strength. Fraser said staying focused in the summer can be challenging but he looks at the bigger picture of living a healthy lifestyle. He is of the mindset that you’re only going to get what you put into it.

“Nutrition is such a big part of the game now,” said Fraser, a former Rebel and Kootenay Ice winger who played his minor hockey in Red Deer. “It’s not just going to the gym and showing up to camp and getting into shape. They are so critical when you get to camp strong enough to do this. You just have to be prepared.”

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Fraser said he has been fortunate that he has not embarrassed himself at training camp.

“I have that work ethic and desire to play and be successful to be one of the best guys there,” he said.

“That’s my goal. I don’t play hockey to be there. I like to do the best I can and challenge myself. Summer training is a huge part of that. Often the guys who take that the most seriously are the ones who succeed.”

Sutter added a lot of the training over the summer is designed to pass the fitness test.

“You want to score as good as you can but as players everyone feels fitness testing is pretty overrated,” said Sutter.

“How much you can lift in the gym doesn’t have anything to do with how you play on the ice. I guess it’s a big part of it but I also think it is an advantage to be as strong as you can.” crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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The hardest part is once you do your workout, you ensure you are eating right all week long.”

Besides, no one wants to be that guy who fails the fitness test on the first day of training camp.

And for Postma, who is poised to have a breakout year, the work he puts in is more crucial than ever this summer. Postma’s first full NHL season was put into the history books in 2012-2013. The lanky six-foot-three and 200-pound defenceman from Red Deer netted four goals and five assists and racked up six penalty minutes in 34 games. He played his WHL days with the Swift Current Broncos and the Calgary Hitmen after a minor hockey career in Red Deer.

The Jets failed to make the 2012-2013 playoffs, so Postma’s summer holidays began earlier than Sutter’s. Postma said every training camp is extremely competitive and the off-season signings always add a new face or competition to the mix.

Postma is banking on 2013-2014 to be his breakthrough season.

“You have to give yourself the best possible chance to make the team and to play good minutes,” he said. “In order for that to happen, I have to be at the absolute top of my game. Summer is where I make all of my strides and gains. This is a big one for me.”

Fraser, a former member of the Dallas Stars organization, has a lot riding on his off-season training, too. The 23-year-old, also from Red Deer, was part of the early-July seven-player blockbuster deal between the Stars and Bruins that sent Loui Eriksson to Boston and Tyler Seguin to Dallas.

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Snake owners suspicious of python tragedy

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Dean Harper has been handling snakes, big and small for more than two decades through his Olds-based Wrappin about Reptiles.

He, like many in the snake-owning community, remains baffled by the tragic sequence of events that apparently led to two New Brunswick boys being killed as they slept at a friend’s home by a five-metre African rock python.

The python is believed to have es-

caped its cage, climbed into a ventilation duct and then fell through the ceiling on to the boys.

“The bottom line is the reptile community has a great deal of suspicion,” said Harper.

“We’re not saying it is not possible — it is possible. We’re not saying the snake didn’t do it — it could’ve done it.

“We’re just saying there’s a lot of suspicions around this particular case.”

Rock pythons are not climbing snakes, said Harper, who has more than 200 reptiles in his licensed col-

lection including reticulated and Burmese pythons.

He is a frequent presenter at schools and special events and also sidelines as an exotic animal wrangler for the film industry.

How the snake could fall on the boys and then kill them without them calling out also remains unclear.

There is no doubt rock pythons can be aggressive.

“They are truly are a nasty snake.

But they need to be provoked.”

A preliminary autopsy says the two boys were asphyxiated by the snake.

Acclaimed scientist Pawson dies at 60

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Tony Pawson, a worldrenowned Canadian researcher whose discovery about how cells talk to each other transformed scientists’ fundamental understanding of cancer and many other diseases, has died. He was 60.

Pawson, chair of molecular oncology at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, died late Wednesday of an undisclosed cause.

His death has stunned and saddened the scientific community both in Canada and abroad, long-time colleagues said Friday.

“Tony’s passing represents a profound loss for Canada’s scientific community and will be felt throughout the international medical research world,” Dr. Jim Woodgett, director of the institute, said in a statement.

“All of us here at Mount Sinai Hospital are deeply saddened. He was an extraordinary colleague, brilliant mind and dear friend. His research team ... has revolutionized our understanding of how cells work and his legacy will always be felt here as we continue to pursue his lifelong dedication to discovery.”

Fellow scientist and close friend Alan Bernstein, head of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, said Pawson would have been a likely candidate for a Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology because his sentinel research laid the groundwork for discoveries by other scientists.

In 1990, Pawson’s team first reported on key protein interactions involved in “signal transduction” — or how cells communicate and control each other’s

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Tony Pawson, chairman of molecular oncology at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, died late Wednesday of an undisclosed cause. behaviour through chemical signals.

Miscommunication among cells can give rise to such diseases as cancer, diabetes or heart disease.

“Tony really uncovered a fundamental mechanism by which cells in our body communicate with each other,” said Bernstein. “And breakdowns in that mechanism — whether it’s in cancer or diabetes or in neurological or embryonic development — quite often involve this mechanism that Tony discovered.”

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on the same principle are also in the works.

“He’s just been transformative in Canadian science and really had an impact on how patients are treated currently and will be in the future,” said Sian Bevan, director of research at the Canadian Cancer Society, which helped fund much of his work.

“It’s very shocking news,” she said of his death, “and we’re really saddened that we’ve lost one of our great scientists in the family.”

Michael Wosnick, former head of research at the Cancer Society, called Pawson’s passing a “huge loss” for the global scientific community and for Canada.

Justice Peter Clark adjourned the matter to Sept. 9 to allow Hepner more time to reach his client.

when Deschamps did not show up for her trial.

She has been in custody since late July, when she was apprehended in Edmonton by police acting on the warrant.

After hearing bail submissions in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Friday, Justice Peter Clark ordered that Deschamps be held in custody pending her new trial, scheduled for June 17 to 20, 2014.

He said he did not wish to hold the suspect in custody for such a long time, but was left with no choice given the circumstances. Details of those circumstances cannot be published un-

An Edmonton woman accused of assaulting her baby girl will remain in custody pending the outcome of her trial.

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In response to a suggestion by Clark, Crown prosecutor Maurice Collard said he will investigate whether an earlier trial can be arranged by moving the case to another jurisdiction. Collard said he is reluctant to do so, however, because a number of the Crown witnesses will have difficulty attending an out-of-town trial.

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WHITEHORSE — Yukon Mounties will soon be getting a starring role in their own reality TV show.

While filming hasn’t even started yet, the yet-to-be named show is already raising concerns with community groups.

Glenda Hersh, president of True Entertainment, the production company that will be filming for the next few months, said it’s an opportunity to tell a story that hasn’t been told before.

“There are a lot of stories about policing in big cities but not as many in a place where there are so few people and so much wilderness,” she said.

The New York-based company is responsible for a string of reality TV shows including The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo.

Hersh said her company is in negotiations with several networks to air the RCMP show. News of the show has some groups asking questions.

“Policing is not entertainment, and never should be,” Hillary Aitken, the program co-ordinator with the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, said in a statement.

Aitken said the women’s centre is “worried that a show of this nature will not portray an accurate picture of what policing in the Yukon is, and as such, will do a disservice to the multitude and complexity of issues women in our communities are facing, including racism, sexism, poverty, addictions, mental health struggles, and housing shortages.”

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Criminal proceedings against a man accused of fraud in Central Alberta are on hold because he is not allowed to leave Ontario.

Hugh Arnold, 56, is facing four counts of fraud over $5,000 and an additional charge of obtaining goods by false pretences.

He was scheduled for arraignment in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Friday but did not show up.

Red Deer lawyer Dave Inglis, acting as agent for Arnold’s defence counsel, Alain Hepner of Calgary, learned that Arnold is living at a half-way house in Ontario, where he is completing a sentence on other charges.

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Harper said Alberta’s restrictions on exotic animals, particularly large snakes, work well.

“They’ve made it so the top five of the species known to be overly aggressive or just known to be a big snake, illegal. So you can’t get them. You need to have a permit.”

And the permitting process is rigorous, he said.

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Ottawa to review role in regulation of exotic animals

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Prime Minister Stephen Harper vowed Friday to review Ottawa’s role in the regulation of exotic animals as questions mounted over why Environment Canada delivered the python that killed two boys to a pet store in New Brunswick.

Environment Canada said one of its wildlife officers brought the African rock python to Reptile Ocean in Campbellton 11 years ago, even though the species was banned in the province without a special permit.

Mark Johnson, a spokesman for the federal department, said in an email that Environment Canada was asked to help take the snake to Reptile Ocean after it was abandoned at the SPCA in Moncton, N.B. His email did not address why the department would transport a banned animal, but he said department records indicate Reptile Ocean was operating as a zoo when the snake arrived at the facility in August 2002.

New Brunswick’s Department of Natural Resources said only accredited zoos can apply for a permit to own a banned species, including the African rock python in question.

But Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums said it is the only recognized national body to accredit zoos in the country and it has no record of Reptile Ocean ever applying for accreditation.

The Natural Resources Department declined to say whether Reptile Ocean was issued a permit for the python.

But it has said it was unaware of the snake’s existence until the deaths of four-year-old Noah Barthe and his sixyear-old brother Connor this week.

No one from the department was made available for an interview.

Spokeswoman Anne Bull declined to say in an email whether Reptile Ocean was ever considered a zoo, citing the ongoing police investigation and privacy concerns. She was unable to say whether unaccredited zoos can legally operate in the province.

Animal welfare advocates said the case in New Brunswick highlights major gaps in laws governing exotic animals.

“In this instance, there were laws prohibiting it, but clearly enforce-

ment was either non-existent or inadequate,” said Nick Wright, a lawyer and executive director of Animal Justice Canada.

“There’s no uncertainty that the African rock python is a species that should not be permitted to be kept in captivity in the way that it was.”

Melissa Matlow, a Toronto-based animal advocate, said she was appalled that the python would be taken to Reptile Ocean without the appropriate measures in place.

“If (that) is confirmed to be true, then it’s shocking that Environment Canada would just drop a snake off at a place that sounds like it didn’t have proper permits,” said Matlow, a spokeswoman for the World Society for the Protection of Animals.

“I think our regulations are grossly inadequate across the country.”

Harper said the federal government will determine whether it should play a role in the regulation of exotic pet shops.

“We’re going to look at all that has happened here to get all of the facts,” Harper said in Miramichi, N.B., after an unrelated funding announcement.

“My understanding is that these types of establishments are regulated mainly by provincial governments, but at our level as well, we will try to ascertain exactly what has occurred and if there is a federal role, what needs to be done about that.”

Matlow said most provinces fail to properly inspect pet stores, zoos and other similar facilities, adding that in many cases, inspections are done only when a complaint has been made.

New Brunswick’s Department of Natural Resources should have known there was an African rock python at the store in Campbellton, she said.

“There should have been an inspection and there should be an inventory of all the animals that he has there to ensure all the animals are legal and permitted.”

The store is owned by Jean-Claude Savoie, a family friend of the boys who took them shopping and to a farm before hosting a sleepover Sunday along with his son. Savoie has not returned repeated messages for comment.

Zoo staff seized 23 reptiles and euthanized four alligators Friday that belonged to Reptile Ocean.

Canadians expect government to defend human rights: PM

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MIRAMICHI, N.B. — Stephen Harper has waded into the controversy over Russia’s new anti-gay law.

Speaking in Miramichi, N.B., the prime minister says Canadians expect his government to defend human rights.

Harper says Canada is not a country where people are jailed or killed for their political positions or for engaging in certain consensual acts between adults.

Earlier in the day, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird also expressed hope that the controversy would be resolved before the Games begin in February.

The controversial Russian law bans so-called “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations” and imposes fines on people who stage gay pride rallies.

Russia says it has no intention of changing the law as international pressure builds ahead of next year’s Winter Games in the Black Sea resort locale of Sochi.

“I think it’s important to recognize there are some controversies in this matter, but the reality is that our position is that we don’t imprison or kill people for acts committed freely between adults,” Harper said.

“We don’t imprison people for their expressing political positions. I think our position in this regard represents the position of Canadians and they expect that we speak in favour of these rights.”

For his part, Baird expressed concern about what the anti-gay law will mean for Canadian athletes and spec-

tators at the Games.

“We are concerned, obviously, about Canadian athletes and other participants, spectators and attendees of the Olympics there,” Baird said during a conference call with journalists.

“But we should be very clear: they’re only going to be there two or three weeks. The people of Russia will have to deal with this law 365 days of the year, every year. Let’s hope that decency will prevail.”

There have been calls for protests, a boycott and petitions to move the Games to Vancouver, where they were staged in 2010.

Baird, who is in Brazil on trade talks, says the furor over the law is a chance to put President Vladimir Putin’s Russia under the microscope.

“We’ve got an important opportunity for the free world to be able to focus on what’s happening in Russia in the recent weeks and months, and hopefully that can yield a change.”

The foreign affairs minister also says he was pleased that the International Olympic Committee asked the Russian government to clarify parts of the law.

IOC President Jacques Rogge said Russia provided written re-assurances about the law on Thursday, but some parts remain unclear.

“We are waiting for the clarifications before having the final judgment on these reassurances,” Rogge said.

Russia’s sports minister has said Olympians must respect the country’s laws during the Sochi Games.

However, the Russian government says it will respect the private lives of Olympic athletes.

Complaints prompt H&M to pull faux feather headdresses

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS H&M stores across Canada have pulled faux feather headdresses from their shelves after receiving complaints the items are offensive to aboriginals.

Kim Wheeler, an Ojibwa-Mohawk from Winnipeg, said she first saw the $15 fashion accessories while shopping with her daughter last week at the store in Vancouver’s Pacific Centre mall.

“My first instinct was to buy all of them and throw them in the garbage,” said Wheeler. “It’s not honouring us.

It’s not flattering us. It’s making a mockery of our culture.

“We just don’t think it’s cool.”

The 44-year-old woman, a media relations worker and former employee of The Canadian Press, quickly realized she wasn’t prepared to spend that much money to make a point that might not be heard.

Instead, she fired off an email to the company.

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not be for sale as some sort of cute accessory. It is not honourable nor flattering.

“People in my community have kind of been fighting that whole ’hipster headdressing’ for awhile now.”

Emily Scarlett, a Toronto-based spokeswoman for the Swedish fashion chain, said the hair pieces — patterned head bands with bright pink and purple flowers — were part of the company’s summer music festival collection called “H&M Loves Music.”

Flowered wreaths in honour of the sixties were also part of the line.

“Music festivals these days are really about experimenting with fashion and dressing your personality. And they’re very heavily based on accessories, really accessorizing your look.”

She said the company received three complaints about the headdresses and quickly made the decision to remove them from the market. An order to pull the items went out Tuesday to its 62 Canadian locations.

Scarlett later confirmed 126 headdresses were available from only five of its stores.

Search for Franklin ships to continue OTTAWA — The search for the wreckage of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition in Canada’s Arctic will resume this weekend.

The HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror were lost after an 1845 expedition led by Sir. John Franklin disappeared while attempting to find the Northwest Passage through the Arctic Ocean.

Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq says a group of scientists will spend six weeks conducting underwater searches using high-tech equipment, including militarygrade sonar and remotely operated vehicles.

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The 25-year-old Manning faces up to 90 years in prison for giving more than 700,000 documents and some battlefield video to the anti-secrecy website while working as an intelligence analyst in Iraq. He was convicted last month of 20 counts, including federal Espionage Act violations and theft.

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Two bodies seen at site of small plane crash in residential neighbourhood

Lawyers in Bulger trial argue over media contact as deliberations continue into fourth day

EAST HAVEN, Conn. — A small plane crashed in a working-class neighbourhood near an airport Friday and engulfed two houses in flames, killing at least two people and leaving a third feared dead.

The multi-engine, propeller-driven plane struck two small homes a few blocks from Tweed New Haven Airport.

Soon after the crash, officials said at least three people were missing: the pilot and two children in one of the houses, ages 1 and 13.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy later said the plane also may have been carrying two passengers but that officials were still trying to verify whether that was true.

“We haven’t recovered anybody at this point and we presume there is going to be a very bad outcome,” East Haven Fire Chief Douglas Jackson said early Friday afternoon.

Less than two hours later, Malloy said rescuers had spotted two bodies but had not yet been recovered them.

The plane’s fuselage had entered one of the houses and the recovery effort was focusing on the home’s basement, the governor said.

SAN DIEGO — Police are warning that a California man suspected of abducting a 16-year-old family friend may have abandoned his car while on the run and rigged it with explosives.

The search for James Lee DiMaggio, 40, entered a sixth day Friday. “In the event that someone comes across the car, they need to use caution,” said San Diego County Sheriff’s Capt.

Duncan Fraser.

Authorities say he had an “unusual infatuation” with teenager Hannah Anderson. “That is kind of a working theory, that it may be something of a motivator,” Fraser said.

On Sunday, police found the body of Hannah’s mother — 44-year-old Christina Anderson — when they extinguished flames at DiMaggio’s rural home.

A child’s body also was discovered as they sifted through rubble in Boulevard, 65 miles east of San Diego.

The body may be that of Hannah’s 8-year-old brother, Ethan. Fraser said it could take several days to identify the badly burned remains. Investigators were unable to extract DNA. Evidence found in the rubble suggested DiMaggio may have fled with homemade explosives, Fraser said, declining to elaborate on what was discovered. The car may be booby-trapped, he said.

DiMaggio is wanted on suspicion of murder and arson in a search that began in California and spread to Oregon, Washington, Nevada, British Columbia and Mexico’s Baja California state.

An additional eight FBI agents were assigned to a command post at San Diego sheriff’s headquarters, as state and local law enforcement agencies were on alert.

Manning prosecutors near end of sentencing case FORT MEADE, Md. — The classified information that U.S. soldier Bradley Manning disclosed through WikiLeaks put entire Afghan villages at risk of harm from the Taliban for co-operating with U.S. forces, a Defence Department official testified Friday at the soldier’s sentencing hearing.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 A5 BOSTON — Jurors in the racketeering trial of reputed crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger are in their fourth day of deliberations. And prosecutors are complaining that a defence lawyer is trying to influence them.

The jury has deliberated more than 20 hours since getting the case Tuesday.

On Friday, prosecutor Brian Kelly asked the judge to admonish attorney J.W. Carney Jr., citing comments he made to reporters praising the jury’s diligence. Kelly called the comments “an obvious attempt” to influence the panel.

Carney says he was making a “neutral” comment.

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Down but not yet out ITALY’S BERLUSCONI HAS A REMARKABLE ABILITY TO STAY IN POWER — AND OUT OF JAIL “I will not go into exile like Bettino Craxi was forced to,” said Italy’s former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi as he awaited the outcome of his final appeal against a four-year prison sentence for tax fraud. (Craxi, another former prime minister and a friend and protector of Berlusconi’s, fled to Tunisia and died in exile after being convicted of corruption and sentenced to nine years in prison).

“If they convict me, if they take that responsibility upGWYNNE on themselves, I’ll go to jail,” DYER Berlusconi continued.

Brave words, but they would have been even more impressive if Berlusconi, who is 76, didn’t know that criminals over the age of 70 almost never get sent to prison in Italy.

Last week, Italy’s highest court rejected Berlusconi’s last appeal and confirmed his sentence, although in practice it is unlikely to amount to more than a year’s house arrest. However, it did not confirm the lower court’s decision to ban him, as a convicted criminal, from holding political office for five years. That will be reviewed by a lower court, and may not be decided for many months.

So for the moment, at least, Berlusconi can go on being a senator, and the leader of his People of Freedom party, and in effect the co-leader of the coalition that now governs Italy.

He has already been convicted and sentenced to jail for two other offences that are going through the appeal process now, but “lo psiconano,” the psychotic dwarf (as rival politician Beppe Grillo calls him), still dominates the Italian political horizon.

Silvio Berlusconi has been at the centre of Italian politics for the past 20 years, half the time as prime minister, but there is reason to believe that he first went into politics mainly to avoid various criminal prosecutions. You cannot be tried while you are prime minister, and if you stay in office long enough the cases expire because of the statute of limitations. (And while in office, Berlusconi changed the law to make them expire more quickly.)

So it was only when he lost power in 2011 that the many pending cases against him could go ahead. The results, so far, have been three convictions.

The first was for tax fraud, in a case where his Mediaset company paid false

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invoices, hundreds of millions of euros too high, for distribution rights to U.S. films. (The excess money went into an overseas, tax-free slush fund.) The second was for leaking a police wiretap to one of his publications. And the third was for having sex with an under-age prostitute and abusing his prime ministerial powers to get her out of jail.

The prostitute, 17 at the time, was a Moroccan erotic dancer working under the stage name Ruby Rubacuori (Heart-Stealer). She attended one of Berlusconi’s notorious “bunga bunga” parties, and out of the dozen or so women there, she was the one who attracted the great man’s special attention.

So he took her upstairs, gave her 7,000 euros, and (in his version) sent her home untouched. Later on he also gave her jewelry, lots more money, and an Audi — and when she was arrested on suspicion of theft, he called up the police station and got her released by claiming, untruthfully, that she was

the granddaughter of Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak.

Charges were laid, and even though Berlusconi gave 127,000 euros to three key witnesses just before the trial began, he was found guilty last June. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and a lifetime ban on holding public office. That case has now also started its way through the lengthy appeals process, but one by one the doors are shutting against Berlusconi.

How did he get away with it for so long?

One reason is a justice system so inefficient and overloaded that it’s easy for a rich man with good lawyers to string a case out until it dies of old age.

Berlusconi is the richest man in Italy, and Italy has nine million court cases pending. (There are only 60 million Italians.)

The larger reason is that Berlusconi, for all his sleaze and corruption, is a brilliant politician. His unique achievement was to create a coalition

of north Italian racists, central and south Italian post-fascists, and just plain conservative Catholics, and hold it together for almost two decades.

That coalition is gradually disintegrating now, but it blocked the modernization of Italian politics that should have followed the “Tangentopoli” scandals and the collapse of the old political parties in the early 1990s for a full two decades.

Berlusconi’s departure from politics will be good for Italy, but his long time in office has done permanent harm to the country’s economy and its political and legal systems.

And what will he do when he is finally banned from politics?

Well, he may have to spend a year under house arrest, but he has lots of very big houses, and lots of young women will still come to the parties of such a generous man.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

Diplomats, Conservatives duke it out It’s a fine line that separates the good fight on behalf of Canadian taxpayers and a lack of respect for our representatives around the world.

The Conservative government may have crossed that line.

A series of rotating strikes

by Canadian diplomats, which began quietly under the summer radar, has now been ratcheted up to the point that it is getting very expensive, hurting tourism, potentially splitting families, denying needed temporary workers and keeping foreign students from studying in this country.

TIM It is embarrassing Canada HARPER abroad and stalling work on key bilateral files.

Once a curiosity, it now verges on crisis.

Much has been written about the plunging morale in a Canadian bureaucracy which feels diminished by its Conservative government masters and you can now add our representatives abroad to that list.

This does not mean the Conservative government cannot find accommodation with the public service — it can, and has come to contract agreements with technical service workers, correctional officers and aviation inspectors in the past month.

But the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers is a much tougher nut.

The diplomats feel demonized but the government believes they already have plum jobs and cannot be compared with other public servants, who, the diplomats, say earn $3,000 to $14,000 more annually than they do.

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Tony Clement, the treasury board president, has served notice he would not fold like “a $3 suitcase” in this now four-month-old battle with the bureaucracy.

To hear Ottawa tell it, the 1,350 striking diplomats are living a life of champagne and canapés on Boardwalk, holding down glamorous posts that people are breaking down the doors to get.

During the last foreign service exam, 9,000 people applied for 141 appointments, Clement’s office says.

Their children are entitled to taxpayer-funded private schools or daycare, they receive taxpayersubsidized vacation flights out of their posting, are entitled to living allowances and have their household effects and vehicles shipped to them. This, Ottawa says, costs the government $127 million per year.

But foreign travel hardly automatically equals glamour.

For every posting to London, Paris or Washington, there are many more postings which equal wars, squalor, natural disasters, Third World conditions and distance from extended family and friends.

Tim Edwards, the association president, says such perks are available to every Canadian posted abroad, not just his membership, and they hardly compensate for the lack of a second salary which is almost always forfeited during a posting.

The only free cars and drivers his members receive are those travelling in armoured vehicles in zones of war or violent upheaval, he says.

Even with the perks, he says, diplomats returning from the most expensive postings find themselves in tougher economic shape than before they left.

Still, treasury board says these jobs can’t be compared with public service lawyers or economists because their jobs are so substantively different.

The perks are not part of the negotiations, “but it is part of what they get,’’ says one government

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The association maintains it would take a mere $4.2 million over the life of a three-year contract to bridge the wage gap, but the impasse has already cost the country, according to some estimates, $280 million in lost tourism revenue.

The largest visa-issuing offices are now shut and a significant portion of the $8-billion that foreign students bring to this country will be lost.

Overseas intelligence and security is now imperiled. Trade negotiations have been hampered.

The Canadian employees will picket each time a foreign minister arrives in Ottawa, they have picketed in front of Canadian ministers when they travel abroad and are targeting all facets of Canadian participation in next month’s G-20 summit in Russia, refusing to provide briefing books, planning scenarios or logistics help.

Both sides are dug in.

The union has taken the government to the Public Service Labour Relations Board, charging it is bargaining in bad faith.

“The foreign service, which is already well-paid and a highly sought after posting, is asking for a hefty wage hike that is neither fair nor reasonable for taxpayers,’’ said Matthew Conway, a spokesperson for Clement.

But if this is a battle on behalf of taxpayers, there is another factor at play.

According to the diplomatic association, nearly half of all foreign service officers leave within 14 years, citing pay inequity with public service colleagues.

If that is the case, taxpayers are getting a lousy return on their investment and perhaps that’s the taxpayer issue the Conservatives should be focused on.

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Murphy’s Law rules holidays It’s really a matter of the odds, isn’t it? I mean, it’s more or less holiday season right now even if summer hasn’t really arrived in the form of weather. But if historically speaking if you’ve had holidays on a more or less regular basis, chances are you are going to have a really bad one once in a while.

It’s just a simple matter of the universal laws of cosmic balance that state: “If a piece of shrapnel has your name on it, you’re going to get it no matter where you are.” And also that other law — Murphy’s Law — often comes into play. “What can go wrong, will go wrong” — or, as Murphy himself once put it: “When you are on a big family holiday with a car full of kids and the transmission drops out HARLEY of your vehicle, you will be HAY in a deserted valley somewhere between Hanna and Drumheller with no cellphone reception. And you’ve forgotten to renew your AMA membership.” (Murphy was a pessimistic dude.)

I’m sure we could all regale one another with wild and woolly tales of holiday hell, many of them threebeverage discussions of epic proportions that most often end with having to take time off work when you get back, just to recuperate from your vacation.

I seem to have had an inordinate amount of those.

It’s hardly fair, really.

I’ve told everyone who would listen and many who wouldn’t about the time my buddies and I hitchhiked to B.C. on account of the age to get into a pub was 21 years in Alberta and 19 years in good old hippie land (we were 19 at the time of course), so we decided to basically walk to B.C. to have a beverage. Legally.

That’s the time we ended up camping unbeknownst in the pitch dark in the middle of a baseball diamond on a humongous army camp by the highway. When we got out of jail (kidding) I decided to

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hitchhike back home alone, and nobody would pick me up for many, many weary miles (copious tired kilometres) and I ended up, disheveled and discouraged, a lost and jaded youth, at a bus depot phoning home for some money for a bus ticket.

There was the time my Better Half and I decided to go to Montana for no particular reason, and save money by camping in a little 1985 Dodge Aries station wagon. This was not a good idea. Between the claustrophobia, heat prostration, overall discomfort and the common mistake of generally spending too much time in a Dodge, we finally rattled off into the spooky, narrow roads winding ominously into unfamiliar mountain passes in search of a hotel.

We finally found one (unfortunately) and to this day I’m not sure where in Montana it was, or what it was called, or in fact if it actually existed at all.

(Cue Twilight Zone Nee-nee-Nee-nee-Nee-nee theme music.)

Also, the song Hotel California echoed in my head as we checked in: “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” I practically expected to have to scratch my signature on a huge register with a quill dipped in blood.

This strange and positively creepy old hotel with the heads of various beasts hanging on every square inch (seven mm) of every wall immediately reminded both of us of the movie The Shining. Stephen King’s The Shining — that scariest of all scary guesthouse movies — is about a strange and positively creepy hotel with a lot more than severed heads of animals hanging about, I can tell you. You don’t want to stay anywhere near any hotel that even remotely reminds you of The Shining, believe me.

But our only other choice was another eight or 10 hours in the Dodge so of course we opted for the supernatural horrors of The Montana Shining Hotel or the Super 8 or whatever it was called. After an uneasy sleepless night in a room that looked a lot like Hannibal Lector’s cell in that other creepy movie, Silence of the Lambs, we managed to leave but we never stopped to check out, which I thought was a nice twist on the Hotel California lyrics. But every once in a while, even after all these year, we get an odd

unexplainable charge on our Visa card. (Just kidding — Nee-nee-Nee-nee.)

And once when our Rotten Kid, the son one, was relatively new we decided to be really brave and head all the way to Cyprus Hills in Saskabush with a little child and a little tent trailer. It being about 95F (300C) with no air conditioning in the car and tires the size of Timmy’s honey glaze donuts spinning wildly on the tent trailer, we broke down on a nowhere highway somewhere outside of Medicine Hat. Something called “bearings” in one of those Hot Wheels mini-donut tires had literally melted.

Cue crying baby, frazzled parents and heat stroke all around. On the side of the highway. Before cellphone had been invented. With an expired AMA membership.

But you know what? After the hitchhiking disaster I ended up riding in a comfy bus through the Rocky Mountains sitting beside a fascinating 75-year-old retired professor from New York University who was riding the bus just to see the Canadian Rockies before he “tipped over.” We had one of the best conversations I’ve ever had. He was eating an ice cream cone when I sat down.

And after The Shining Montana Super 8 Hotel?

The old Dodge didn’t seem so bad, and we ended up having a lovely time living out of a station wagon for a while.

And the big Saskabush breakdown trip? We unhooked the car, drove to a hotel with life-saving air conditioning and a refreshing pool and had the time of our lives teaching our little RK how to swim.

So here’s to holidays — the good, the bad and the ugly — because as someone wise once said: “No matter where you go, there you are.”

Might as well make the best of it, because sometimes you never know when you might end up meeting a friend, sleeping in a station wagon or teaching a baby how to swim.

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

What awaits the Prince George generation?

The new Royal baby, Prince George, could become King of England (and Canada?) in 2067, the year in which about 50 million of us celebrate Canada’s 200th anniversary of Confederation (35.1 million of us today).

But what kind of world will it be and what kind of life will not only newborn Prince George but all of the world’s infants — the DAVID Prince George generation — CRANE face as mature adults?

Assuming Prince William, now 31 years old, eventually ascends to the throne and stays there until he is 85, then Prince George would assume the throne in his mid-50s. Those first 55 years of his life will see a world transformed.

It will grow to a world of about 10.5 billion people, based on current trends, compared to about seven billion today. It will be a world where the centre of gravity will have shifted to Asia and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, a world which is much hotter from climate change, a world facing much greater competition for food, water and resources, a world where many countries face the challenges of an aging population, a world where the risks of pandemic may be greater, a world of growing tension and rivalry and with an urgent need for much improved systems of global governance if conflict and crises are to be avoided.

To be sure, it could also be a healthier world and one where science and technology and political, institutional and cultural changes enable human society to inhabit a peaceful, prosperous, equitable and sustainable planet.

The choices today’s generation makes will be important.

Indeed, there are worrying warning signs we would be foolish to ignore,

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particularly if we feel some responsibility for the life chances of Prince George’s generation. The 1987 UN report Our Common Future defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” We seem to have forgotten that.

To be sure, there will be shocks and surprises, some good and some bad.

But what we can predict with some degree of confidence is that the challenges of a more crowded planet will be real and will require a great deal of ingenuity to address. For example, climate change is real and the evidence of human activity as a contributing factor is now well established. This poses a real test for global governance.

Unless the leading nations, including Canada, can unite on a serious action plan to significantly lower future greenhouse gas emissions, the Prince George generation will grow up in a

much hotter world, a world of more extended heat waves, more droughts and floods, rising sea levels, more forest fires, more threats to human health and food supplies, more pressures for migration as populations compete for water and food, and more risks of conflict.

A world of 10 billion people means three billion more people to feed, clothe and house, bigger and more crowded cities, more energy and water, more cars, appliances, motors, computers and other things that require more steel, copper, nickel and lumber.

This is on top of the more than one billion people in the world today who lack basic amenities such as clean water, sanitation, housing, education and food. While these challenges can be the source of new opportunities, much will depend on our willingness to recognize the need to make big changes in our economic and political systems.

The problem for the Prince George generation is that today’s adults have

so far been unwilling to take the necessary steps for a more sustainable future for future generations. The failure to agree on the necessary bold and costly steps to move to a low-carbon world is a prime example. Today’s adults are unwilling to accept changes in their lifestyles — or to pay the necessary costs of a transition to a lowcarbon world — leaving the costs to future generations, just as they have accumulated major public debts that future generations must pay for. Even the costs of war in Iraq and Afghanistan have been financed by debt rather than higher taxes, which will be a burden for the next generation.

The Prince George generation will grow up in a truly turbulent world. But today’s generation could improve that generation’s life chances if it accepted its responsibility to leave the world in no worse shape than they found it.

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

The character – and courage – to overcome We just spent a few glorious days with our granddaughter — of course her parents were part of the package.

(When my daughter read that line, she just gave toss of her head and stated, “I suppose we’re just chopped liver now.”)

But it was good to be reminded again just how blessed a man I really am.

While spending time with the kids, we were able to meet with some of the friends they have made in that community.

There are a lot of good people CHRIS up there in the north country, SALOMONS and it showed in the friends we met.

One family really intrigued me: a young couple with three great children. They were not unlike many other families, but there was a difference.

About three years ago, the father lost his right leg in a work-related accident. Not only did it destroy

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his career, he had and has to go through many painful operations, prosthetic fittings and I’m sure financial hard times.

With a grin, he lifted his pant leg to show me his “six million dollar leg.” “It’s computerized, so the more weight I put on it, cushioning increases making it more shock absorbing, and less irritating on my body. It’s not quite right yet, so I’ll have to make another trip to Edmonton for some more adjustments.”

His voice when he speaks is quiet, yet his children listen and obey it without argument or fear. There is no bitterness or animosity in his demeanor, only hope and joy in his wife and children.

Instead of complaining about the fact that he is now handicapped, praise pours out of his mouth for his employer who has stood by him all through the accident aftermath and the healing process, and also for his God who has sustained him and provided the hope and strength that he needed. He speaks lovingly about his wife who has seen him through all the trials and also the love of his children.

He counts himself as a blessed man.

We live in a world where when something negative or tragic happens to us, we are almost encouraged to lay blame somewhere and seek retribution,

thereby creating an atmosphere of mistrust, animosity and confusion.

I see it constantly in the community in which I live and work.

All it does is create a spectre of false entitlement and if that is not achieved, that failure drives people to more negative behaviour and provides more excuses to indulge in whatever old addictions.

So as the young father pushes a button on the side of the leg in order to sit down, I am compelled to acknowledge that the character this father displayed is the kind of character I want to have.

In my opinion, he has more freedom and mobility than most people with all their limbs.

He has relied on God to provide for his needs through this endeavour rather than try to become rich by suing his employer. As a result, his employer has more than provided for his needs, including changing company policy so that they could provide him with a job that he now does.

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DANTE’S FLORENCE SEEKING OUT WHAT’S LEFT OF THE GREAT POET’S MEDIEVAL WORLD

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ABOVE: A street artist performs as Dante Alighieri in July in Florence, Italy. Dante’s history is very much alive in Florence, 700 years after the great poet lived here.

RIGHT: Appearing to be walking among sculptures, a pedestrian is reflected in a store’s window as he makes his way down a street on May 17.

BELOW: The Piazza San Giovanni and the Dome of Florence, shown in July, are among the popular locations for tourists interested in the history of Dante Alighieri.

ABOVE: People make their way along the Ponte Santa Trinita.

LEFT: A so-called death mask of poet Dante Alighieri is displayed in the Palazzo Vecchio.

BY MARGO HAMMOND ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES In the Hall of Five Hundred at the Palazzo Vecchio, the city hall of Florence, tourists are craning their necks and staring upward.

They’re trying to spot the words “cerca trova” — “seek and you shall find” — on a Vasari mural that figures in the plot of Inferno, the latest bestseller by Dan Brown. (Hint: You need binoculars.) In his latest book, Brown has symbologist Robert Langdon racing across Florence in pursuit of a bad guy who’s obsessed with Dante Alighieri, the author of the

original Inferno.

The hall is magnificent, but I’m in Florence on a different mission: to seek out what’s left of Dante’s medieval world.

Would the great poet recognize anything in this city so dominated by Renaissance art and architecture if he were to return? The last time he walked these streets, after all, was 700 years ago.

This morning, when I crossed the L-shaped Piazza della Signoria to reach the Palazzo Vecchio, I was literally following in Dante’s footsteps. Dante would have come to this turnof-the-14th-century building often when it was

known as the Palazzo dei Priori, housing the city’s priors, or municipal councilmen. Dante served as a prior in 1300. But now all that’s left of the poet in this palace is his so-called death mask (also part of Brown’s Dante-inspired plot).

I mount a steep staircase and find the mask to the left of the hall’s back balcony. Not even a real death mask, it’s a reconstruction based on written descriptions and measurements of the poet’s skull.

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Florence’s cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, more famously known as the Duomo, is seen from the Palazzo Vechio in July. Dante Alighieri is said to have sat on a rock watching the cathedral’s construction.

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FLORENCE: Plenty of Dante memorials An eerie-looking object, it sits in a box all by itself atop a bureau in a bare, narrow corridor, looking like a discarded artifact. I can’t help feeling a bit sorry for the medieval poet. Among the more dazzling objects of the Renaissance here, he seems like an afterthought. Has Florence forgotten Dante?

Its merchants certainly haven’t. In the three days I’ve been here, I’ve already spotted a leather shop called Dante Alighieri that sells guitar-shaped purses, a restaurant that promises Il Paradiso della Pizza, a Hotel Dante, and street vendors selling everything from Dante busts to illustrations of Dante’s nine circles of Hell.

The city also has plenty of Dante memorials — paintings and sculptures — that honor the poet. More than 30 plaques emblazoned with Dante’s verses are placed in locations mentioned in his work. At the hotel where I’m staying, housed in a 14th-century structure built only decades after the poet’s death, there are more Dante quotes on the walls and embedded in the tiles (along with the words of other poetic souls, from Steve Jobs to Shakespeare). The Locanda dei Poeti also offers a Dante Alighieri room, an appropriate name for singles accommodations: Dante had a reputation for being a loner.

At least that’s the legend. We actually know only a few facts about the 13th-century poet. We don’t know his exact birth date (Dante tells us that he was born “under the sign of Gemini”), but we do know that in the 33 or so years he lived in Florence, he fought in a battle, joined a political party, fell in love with a woman he met only twice but idealized for the rest of his life, married another woman he had been betrothed to since he was 12, and fathered three children with her.

Oh, and he wrote poetry.

But only when he was exiled in 1302 and condemned to be burned at the stake if he ever returned to Florence did his poems become famous, particularly a three-part masterpiece that he wrote in exile that came to be known as “The Divine Comedy.” It chronicles his three-day journey through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio) and Heaven (Paradiso) and is dedicated to Beatrice, the object of his amorous obsession.

And then there’s the story of how Dante used to sit on a rock watching the construction of Florence’s cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, more famously known as the Duomo, which was begun in 1296. He would reportedly sit alone for hours, writing love poems to Beatrice, and the rock became known as “il sasso di Dante,” or Dante’s rock. One day, a fellow Florentine passed by and asked the poet, “What do you like to eat for breakfast?” Not looking up, Dante replied: “Eggs.” A year later, the same Florentine supposedly found the poet perched on the same rock, again lost in thought, and decided to test the poet’s famous memory. “How?” he asked. “With salt,” Dante quickly answered.

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up at the figure of Satan chewing on a sinner on the spectacular mosaic ceiling, I know instantly where Dante got his inspiration for the three-headed devil in his Inferno.

Across the way is the Duomo (completed in 1436) and the Tower of Giotto (which wasn’t yet built when Dante lived in Florence). I stop to tour the crypt beneath the Duomo to see the parts of the walls and traces of the mosaic floor of the church it replaced (and that Dante attended), which itself was built on Roman ruins.

And that rock of Dante? I think I’ve found it in a small piazza on the north side of the Duomo, between a bistro called Il Sasso di Dante and a fruit stand with a hand-painted sign that humorously proclaims: “Qui mangiava Dante la frutta (Dante ate fruit here).” There’s a rock with a metal label written in Fiorentino, the dialect that Dante used that became the basis of modern Italian. It reads: “I’ vero sasso di Dante (the true rock of Dante).” But a barista confesses to me that the rock’s a fake. He directs me to a building around the corner in the Piazza del Duomo, where a simple plaque on the wall marks the spot where the true rock once stood.

Alas, the true rock of Dante isn’t the only faux site I’ll find in Florence. The nearby Casa di Dante also turns out to be a red herring. The restored medieval building most certainly never was Dante’s home — although it is in Dante’s neighborhood. Most Dante scholars place the Alighieri house, long since torn down, in the Piazza San Martino, next to the Torre della Castagna, one of the city’s best-preserved medieval towers. Dante himself wrote that he was born in the shadow of the Badia Fiorentina, a Benedictine monastery just down the street. The area, halfway between the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria, with its maze of alleys, still retains a medieval flavor.

And the Casa di Dante, which houses the Dante Museum, is a great way to get the feel of how a typical nobleman lived in the 1200s. The museum doesn’t have any Dante artifacts, but there’s a fascinating painting showing the city as it would have looked in Dante’s day, with its forest of towers and the Ponte Vecchio spanning the Arno.

There’s also a replica of a nobleman’s bedroom.

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Leaving the museum, I spot a sign to “Dante’s Church.” The tiny church — its real name is Santa Margherita dei Cerchi — has become a pilgrimage site for, well, it’s hard to say for what. Unrequited love? Cheesy paintings? (One illustrates Dante meeting Pinocchio.) Legend says that this is where the poet first saw Beatrice Portinari, his poetic inspiration. Tragically, she died at 24 and may (or may not) be buried in the church. The uncertainty doesn’t stop tormented lovers from putting notes to her in a basket set out in front of her presumed grave site.

The day I’m there, the basket overflows as sappy music plays softly in the background. This is also the church where Dante married Gemma Donati, whom he never mentions in “The Divine Comedy.”

Happily leaving the sugar-shock of “Dante’s Church” behind, I can’t help thinking that Dante would prefer the more majestic Badia Fiorentina, which he mentions in The Divine Comedy, commenting on the Gregorian chant wafting from behind its cloistered walls. You can still go to 6 p.m. vespers there and hear the monks chant.

I visit Santa Croce on my last day in Florence. The square’s scowling Dante, a massive 19th-century statue of the poet, stands guard to the left of the church, while scaffolding is being set up in the square in preparation for Roberto Benigni’s TuttoDante celebration (ends Tuesday). Last year, 70,000 people came to hear the Tuscan-born actor and director read from “The Divine Comedy.”

Inside Santa Croce, Dante’s “tomb” is still empty.

For centuries, the city of Ravenna, where Dante died in 1321, has refused to give up his bones — even resorting to hiding them when Pope Leo X, at the suggestion of Michelangelo, ordered their return to Florence in 1519. Florence, after all, only got around to lifting that death sentence against Dante in 2008.

No wonder he looks so grumpy.

Or perhaps the churlish Dante is just trying to tell us not to bother looking for him in all the faux Dante places in Florence, but rather in the beauty of his beloved city. Dante’s Florence lives side by side with Renaissance Florence and all the periods that have followed.

This city doesn’t obliterate its past; it builds on it.

Search for Dante, and you’ll find Florence.

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Brad Muir, founder of Sundogs Sled Excursions, created a summer program that tackles his yearly $7,000 dog-food bill by letting the dogs interact with tourists. Brad wants to help people understand the bond between people and sled dogs. He says, “I may not help with your bucket list, but I want to help with your deep list!”

At Sundogs’s kennel near Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park, summer tourists can do dryland cart training or attend Puppy Camp and learn more about sled dogs.

Dryland carts look like go-carts on steroids, with seats for four people and a harness similar to a dogsled. If the trails are dry the dogs pull at a brisk, but bumpy pace. The dryland cart does not steer like a go-cart — it goes where the dogs are going, so you hope that the lead dog understands the musher’s commands of gee (right) and haw (left).

Sled dogs have heavy coats, which are great for their winter job but can make running in summer difficult — imagine how you would feel running in a winter coat! The dog’s health is always the first concern so runs are scheduled early on hot days.

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Stamps thump ’Riders JACQUES MARTIN

THE CANADIAN PRESS

PENGUINS HIRE MARTIN

Calgary 42 Saskatchewan 27 CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their first loss of the season with a 42-27 victory Friday at McMahon Stadium.

The Stampeders pulled even with Roughriders at 5-1 atop both the West Division and CFL standings.

Calgary and Saskatchewan are 1-1 against each other and will decide the season series Oct. 26 in Calgary.

Running back Jon Cornish had a torrid night for the Stampeders, rushing for four touchdowns and 174 yards, plus another 20 receiving yards.

Kicker Rene Paredes extended his CFL record for consecutive field goals to 36 with kicks from 30 and 27 yards.

Kevin Glenn was Calgary’s starter instead of an injured Drew Tate, with backup Bo Levi Mitchell spelling Glenn on short-yardage situations.

Glenn’s 25-yard touchdown pass to Nik Lewis and Cornish’s fourth TD of the game in the fourth quarter helped preserve the win after the ’Riders mounted a third-quarter comeback. Glenn completed 21-of-28 pass attempts for 218 yards.

Saskatchewan running back Kory Sheets was held to eight yards in the first half before the CFL’s leading rusher strung together his trademark rumbles in the second to finish with 133 yards.

Roughrider quarterback Darian Durant returned to the lineup after sitting out a game with an ankle injury.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired Jacques Martin as an assistant coach.

A former head coach with St. Louis, Ottawa, Florida and Montreal, Martin joins Tony Granato and Todd Reirden as assistants on Dan Bylsma’s staff.

“Jacques is a highly respected and accomplished coach who will be a tremendous addition to our staff,” general manager Ray Shero said in a statement. Martin’s NHL head-coaching resume includes 1,294 games, 613 wins and 12 playoff appearances in 17 seasons. He ranks seventh all-time among NHL coaches in games coached and 10th alltime in wins.

TODAY

● Parkland baseball: Championship tournie at Eckville; games at 9 a.m., noon, 3 and 6 p.m. ● Rugby: Calgary Knights at Red Deer Titans, men’s third division, noon, Titans Park; Lethbridge at Red Deer Titans, men’s second division, 2 p.m.

SUNDAY

● Parkland baseball: Championship tournie at Eckville; games at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ● Alberta Football League: Semifinal — St. Albert Stars at Central Alberta Buccaneers, 2 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park.

MONDAY

● Senior men’s baseball: Printing Place Padres at Lacombe Stone and Granite, 7 p.m.; North Star Sports vs. Gary Moe Volkswagen Legends, doubleheader starting at 7 p.m., Great Chief Park.

TUESDAY

● Senior men’s baseball: Lacombe Stone and Granite vs. The Hideout Rays, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2. ● Sunburst/Provincial senior AAA baseball: Fort Saskatchewan Athletics at Red Deer Riggers, third game of best-of-five final, 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Dwight Anderson, left tries to stop Calgary Stampeders’ Jon Cornish, during second half CFL football action in Calgary on Friday.

The veteran threw a pair of touchdown passes to Chris Getzlaf and another to Jock Sanders in front of an announced sellout of 35,637. Durant was 20 for 32 and 279 yards in the game.

Saskatchewan scored 13 unanswered points in the third quarter.

Durant’s 23-yard throw to Sanders at 9:49 of the fourth quarter pulled the visitors within a touchdown.

Getzlaf’s second

touchdown catch of the game — a three-yard toss from Durant in the third quarter — and two Chris Milo field goals in the third quarter pulled the visitors to within six points after falling behind 26-7 after the first half.

The Stampeder defence that was effective against Sheets in the first half assisted again when Saskatchewan threatened.

Keon Raymond

knocked down a Durant toss intended for Weston Dressler in the end zone.

Demonte Bolden sacked Durant in the end zone for a single point in the fourth quarter.

Cornish made the most of a gap created by his offensive linemen and raced 32 yards to score at 12:54 of the second quarter. Paredes gave the hosts a 19-point cushion before halftime with his second field goal of the game.

The Stampeders had reason to be wary, however. Calgary led 21-14 at the half in Regina on July 5, but didn’t score again in the second half en route to a 36-21 loss.

The Stamps led 13-0 after the first quarter on two Cornish scoring runs.

Paredes padded the lead to 16-0 before the Roughriders countered in the second quarter.

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Riggers get early jump on A’s

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Riggers 9 A’s 1 The Red Deer Riggers had everything set for a strong start to the Sunburst Baseball League and provincial senior AAA championship.

With ace left-hander, Josh Edwards, on the mound and a full roster the Riggers jumped on the Fort Saskatchewan Athletics early and recorded a 9-1 seven-inning victory in the opening game of the best-of-five series before a goodsized crowd at Great Chief Park Friday.

“They’ve held a slight edge on us at times this season, but it was nice to have everyone here and everyone going,” said Davin Gulbransen, who would have been first in relief of Edwards if needed.

But Edwards went the

distance, scattering five hits and allowing only a seventh inning run on a sacrifice fly.

“It was awesome, a good start especially to get the jump on those guys,” said Riggers short stop Jason Chatwood.

“It’s been back and forth against them all year and they have a solid team. We knew we had to come out hard against them and we were on the sticks, got solid defence and Eddy (Edwards) was lights out. It was a good all-round game.”

Chatwood felt what the Riggers did during the season in finishing first in the league was important.

“It was nice to get that first game at home and set the tone for the series,” he said. “That’s what we played for all year to get home field advantage. Hopefully we have only two more to go.”

The teams play Sunday at 1 p.m. in Fort Saskatchewan and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Great Chief.

However, the Riggers will lose Chatwood on Tuesday as he joins Team Canada for the World Baseball Challenge in Prince George, B.C. “It’s a little bitter sweet,” he said. “It kind of sucks not to be here, but my heart will be with the guys. This is something I’ve always wanted to do.”

The Riggers jumped on A’s starter Kiel Vertz for a run in the first on a double by Mike Ronnie that plated Chatwood.

They added two more runs in the second on a throwing error with two away and the bases loaded.

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Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate Staff

Shayne Court (No. 27) of the Red Deer Riggers highfives teammate Curtis Mazurkewich (No. 21) after he made a home run during their playoff game on Friday night at Great Chief Park.

Canada beats Russia 3-1 in semifinal THE CANADIAN PRESS PIESTANY, Czech Republic — Canada has a chance to win its sixth straight gold medal at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial under-18 men’s hockey tournament.

Spencer Watson and Sam Bennett scored firstperiod goals and Clark Bishop added an emptynetter as Canada defeated Russia 3-1 in Friday’s semifinal.

Canadian head coach Dale Hunter praised his penalty killers for preventing the Russians

IVAN HLINKA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT from scoring with a 5-on3 man advantage in the third period.

“They played very well and killed it off and that was the difference in the game,” Hunter said.

Watson beat Russian netminder Sergei Korobov just 39 seconds into the game. Later in the frame, Watson found Bennett for a tap-in power-play goal to give Canada a two-goal edge.

Russia’s Damir Sharipzyanov cut into

the lead with a powerplay goal in the second period. Bishop iced the victory with 62 seconds left in the third.

The United States defeated the Czech Republic 5-3 in the late semifinal. Ryan Wagner scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and Cody Milan added an empty-netter.

“The guys really dug down deep to get the win,” said American head coach Bob Corkum.

“It was really hot and

humid in the arena, but they battled through everything and got the job done when it mattered.

“Now it’s important for them to get rest and fluids with the quick turnaround, and then we’ll get ready for tomorrow.”

The Americans last appeared in the title game in 2010.

Hunter said his team has displayed plenty of character throughout the tournament and he’s confident they’ll be ready

for the championship game.

“They’re sacrificing,” Hunter said. “I put some kids into certain roles and they’re all buying in.”

Canada was first in the Group A standings despite finishing tied with the Swiss and Czech Republic with five points apiece. The Canadians beat the Czechs and Switzerland during the preliminary round.

Canada claimed a semifinal berth with a 4-3 win over Switzerland on Wednesday.

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Baseball

Football

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 70 48 .593 66 47 .584 63 51 .553 58 56 .509 53 62 .461

Boston Tampa Bay Baltimore New York Toronto

Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago

Oakland Texas Seattle Los Angeles Houston

Central Division W L Pct 68 46 .596 62 54 .534 60 53 .531 51 62 .451 43 71 .377 West Division W L 65 49 66 50 53 61 52 62 37 77

Pct .570 .569 .465 .456 .325

GB — 1.5 5 10 15.5 GB — 7 7.5 16.5 25 GB — — 12 13 28

Friday’s Games Minnesota 7, Chicago White Sox 5, 1st game N.Y. Yankees 4, Detroit 3, 10 innings L.A. Angels 5, Cleveland 2 Oakland 14, Toronto 6 Kansas City 9, Boston 6 Minnesota 3, Chicago White Sox 2, 10 innings, 2nd game Texas 9, Houston 5 Milwaukee at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Baltimore at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

Today’s Games Detroit (Ani.Sanchez 9-7) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 4-10), 11:05 a.m.

Oakland (Gray 0-0) at Toronto (Buehrle 7-7), 11:07 a.m.

Baltimore (W.Chen 6-4) at San Francisco (Gaudin 5-2), 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Pelfrey 4-9) at Chicago White Sox (Rienzo 0-0), 2:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Ro.Hernandez 6-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 9-3), 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 11-6) at Cleveland (U.Jimenez 8-6), 5:05 p.m.

Boston (Doubront 8-5) at Kansas City (Guthrie 127), 5:10 p.m.

Texas (D.Holland 9-6) at Houston (Peacock 1-4), 5:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gorzelanny 2-4) at Seattle (Iwakuma 10-5), 7:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m.

L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 11:05 a.m.

Oakland at Toronto, 11:07 a.m.

Boston at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 12:10 p.m.

Texas at Houston, 12:10 p.m.

Baltimore at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta Washington New York Philadelphia Miami

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 71 45 .612 55 60 .478 52 60 .464 52 63 .452 43 71 .377

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.609 .574 .557 .443 .426

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Pct .561 .513 .453 .452 .447

GB — 5.5 12.5 12.5 13

Friday’s Games Washington 9, Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 7, San Diego 2 Atlanta 5, Miami 0 Chicago Cubs 3, St. Louis 0 Colorado 10, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Milwaukee at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Baltimore at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

Today’s Games Baltimore (W.Chen 6-4) at San Francisco (Gaudin 5-2), 2:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Ro.Hernandez 6-11) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 9-3), 2:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 10-5) at Washington (Jordan 1-3), 5:05 p.m.

Miami (Eovaldi 2-2) at Atlanta (A.Wood 2-2), 5:10 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 2-5) at Cincinnati (Cingrani 5-1), 5:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Villanueva 2-8) at St. Louis (Wacha 1-0), 5:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 4-2) at Arizona (McCarthy 2-5), 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 5-7) at Colorado (Nicasio 6-6), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gorzelanny 2-4) at Seattle (Iwakuma 10-5), 7:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games San Diego at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 11:35 a.m.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m.

Baltimore at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 2:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers, 6:05 p.m.

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W—Duensing 6-1. L—Veal 1-3. HRs—Minnesota, Colabello (4), Morneau 2 (13), Arcia (9). Chicago, Konerko (9), Al.Ramirez (3).

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(10 innings) Hendriks, Thielbar (7), Roenicke (8), Duensing (9), Perkins (10) and C.Herrmann, Mauer; Leesman, Troncoso (6), Veal (7), Lindstrom (8), A.Reed (9), Axelrod (10) and Phegley. W—Duensing 6-1. L— Axelrod 4-9. Sv—Perkins (28). HRs—Minnesota, C.Herrmann (3), Willingham (11), Arcia (9). Chicago, Al.Ramirez (3), Tekotte (1).

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HRs—Boston, D.Ortiz (22). Kansas City, Maxwell (5), A.Gordon (12).

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Miami Atlanta

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W—Beachy 1-0. L—Ja.Turner 3-4. HRs—Atlanta, J.Upton (22), C.Johnson (8), McCann (17).

Tennis ROGER’S CUP MONTREAL (AP) — Results Friday from the Rogers Cup at Uniprix Stadium (seedings in parentheses): Men’s Singles Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Richard Gasquet (7), France, 6-1, 6-2.

Rafael Nadal (4), Spain, def. Marinko Matosevic, Australia, 6-2, 6-4.

Milos Raonic (11), Canada, def. Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4.

Vasek Pospisil, Canada, def. Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, 3-0, retired.

Men’s Doubles Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Daniel Nestor (6), Canada, def. Bob Bryan, United States, and

Mike Bryan (1), United States, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 10-5.

Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Poland, and Marcin Matkowski, Poland, def. Marcel Granollers, Spain, and Marc Lopez (2), Spain, 7-5, 4-6, 10-7.

Alexander Peya, Austria, and Bruno Soares (3), Brazil, def. Ivan Dodig, Croatia, and Marcelo Melo (7), Brazil, 4-6, 7-5, 10-1.

Colin Fleming, Britain, and Andy Murray, Britain, def. Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan, and JeanJulien Rojer (5), Netherlands, 6-3, 7-6 (3).

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals Serena Williams (1), United States, def.

Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, 6-1, 6-1.

Agnieszka Radwanska (3), Poland, def. Sara Errani (5), Italy, 7-6 (1), 7-5.

Li Na (4), China, def. Dominika Cibulkova, Slo-

vakia, 7-6 (1), 6-2.

Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Petra Kvitova (6), Czech Republic, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.

Women’s Doubles Gabriela Dabrowski, Canada, and Sharon Fichman, Canada, def. Sara Errani, Italy, and Roberta Vinci (1), Italy, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 10-5.

Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Kveta Peschke (3), Czech Republic, def. Julia Goerges, Germany, and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic, 7-5, 6-2.

Jelena Jankovic, Serbia, and Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia, def. Raquel Kops-Jones, United States, and Abigail Spears (4), United States, 6-2, 6-4.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms with 3B Rafael Devers, LHP Enmanuel DeJesus, LHP Jhonathan Diaz and OF Yoan Aybar on minor league contracts.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled RHP Carlos Carrasco from Columbus (IL). Optioned RHP Preston Guilmet to Columbus.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Reinstated OF Josh Willingham from the 15-day DL. Placed C Ryan Doumit on the 7-day DL, retroactive to August 8).

TEXAS RANGERS — Acquired OF Alex Rios and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations.

National League CINCINNATI REDS — Activated C Ryan Hanigan off the 15-day DL. Placed C Corky Miller on the 15-day DL.

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Weaver, J.Gutierrez (8), D.De La Rosa (9) and Iannetta; Kazmir, M.Albers (4), Carrasco (5) and Y.Gomes. W—Weaver 7-5. L—Kazmir 7-5. Sv—D. De La Rosa (1). HRs—Los Angeles, Hamilton (17).

Cleveland, Brantley (8), A.Cabrera (9).

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FRIDAY’S LINESCORES AMERICAN LEAGUE First Game Minnesota 010 Chicago 010

Cleveland 010

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Designated OF Delmon Young for assignment. Added OF Casper Wells to the roster.

American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Released RHP Kyle Kingsley.

LAREDO LEMURS — Released 1B Mike Sheridan.

ST. PAUL SAINTS — Signed LHP Cole Nelson.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Traded RHP Justin Garcia to Laredo for cash.

Frontier League FRONTIER GREYS — Signed INF Jonathan Sigado.

NORMAL CORNBELTERS — Sold the contract of C Alex San Juan to Colorado (NL).

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Traded LHP Matt Jernstad to Gary SouthShore for a player to be named.

FOOTBALL

National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Placed T Mike Johnson on injured reserve. Signed OT Jeff Nady. Waived P Sean Sellwood.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Fired general manager Joe Mack and president and CEO Garth Buchko. Named Wade Miller interim president and CEO. HOCKEY PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Named Jacques Martin assistant coach.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Named George Gwozdecky assistant coach.

OLYMPICS WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY — Suspended the testing laboratory in Olympic host city Rio de Janeiro, its second violation within 20 months.

Third Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR, W4).

1 Crimson Promise (J. Campbell) 2 G I Joan (J. Chappell) 3 Me Myself And I (W. Tainsh Jr) 4 Yankee Mystique (P. Giesbrecht) 5 Outlaw Like A Lady (J. Jungquist) 6 Fortunate Design (K. Clark) 7 Taj R Us (J. Gagne) 8 Major Ziggy (T. Redwood) 9 Barona Java (T. Cullen) Fourth Pace, purse $3,500 (EX, SF, TR, W4).

1 Flight Seargent (J. Chappell) 2 Man Alive (P. Giesbrecht) 3 Shaker Boy (J. Campbell) 4 Im A Wildcat (T. Redwood) 5 Slender Pride (T. Cullen) 6 Cenalta Octane (R. Grundy) 7 Location Baran (J. Marino) Fifth Pace, purse $5,600 (EX, TR, W4).

1 Cloud Nine (J. Marino) 2 Overnight Success (T. Cullen) 3 Ashlynn Grace (J. Chappell) 4 Phoenician Gal (P. Giesbrecht) 5 Barona Josie (W. Tainsh Jr) 6 Thats Witty (J. Campbell) Sixth Pace, purse $5,100 (EX, PF, SF, TR, W4).

1 Caress Of Steel (J. Gagne) 2 All Canadian Mjjz (P. Giesbrecht) 3 Red Star Cashflow (K. Hoerdt) 4 Balzac Billy (P. Davies) 5 Bob Watts (T. Cullen) 6 B R Money Matters (J. Gray) 7 Outlaw Highvoltage (J. Marino) 8 Raging Fingers (T. Redwood) Seventh Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR, W4).

1 Comeshomeearly (K. Hoerdt) 2 Pop Gun (J. Campbell)

EAST DIVISION W Toronto 4 Hamilton 2 Montreal 2 Winnipeg 1

L 2 4 4 5

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PF 194 129 135 135

PA 141 187 177 173

WEST DIVISION W Calgary 5 Saskatchewan 5 B.C. 4 Edmonton 1

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PF 204 210 143 128

PA 160 129 142 169

Thursday, Aug. 8 Toronto 38, Montreal 13 Friday, Aug. 9 Calgary 42, Saskatchewan 27 Friday, Aug. 16 Hamilton at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 17 Montreal at Saskatchewan, 2 p.m.

Calgary at BC Lions, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 18 Edmonton at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Stampeders 42, Roughriders 27 First Quarter Cal — TD Cornish 9 run (Paredes convert) 2:42 Cal — TD Cornish 2 run (convert failed) 8:55 Second Quarter Cal — FG Paredes 27 1:09 Sask — TD Getzlaf 20 pass from Durant (Milo convert) 5:04 Cal — TD Cornish 32 run (Parades convert) 12:54 Cal — FG Paredes 30 15:00 Third Quarter Sask — FG Milo 28 2:55 Sask — TD Getzlaf 3 pass from Durant (Milo convert) 6:44 Sask — FG Milo 13 14:18 Fourth Quarter Cal — Safety Durant sacked in end zone 4:45 Cal — TD Lewis 25 pass from Glenn (Parades convert) 6:30 Sask — TD Sanders 23 pass from Durant (Milo convert) 9:49 Cal — TD Cornish 1 run (Parades convert) 12:26 Saskatchewan 0 7 13 7 — 27 Calgary 13 13 0 16 — 42 Attendance — 35,637 at Calgary.

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES

Golf PGA CHAMPIONSHIP At Oak Hill Country Club, East Course Pittsford, N.Y. Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,163; Par: 70 Second Round Jason Dufner 68-63 — Adam Scott 65-68 — Matt Kuchar 67-66 — Jim Furyk 65-68 — Justin Rose 68-66 — Henrik Stenson 68-66 — Robert Garrigus 67-68 — Steve Stricker 68-67 — Webb Simpson 72-64 — Martin Kaymer 68-68 — Charley Hoffman 69-67 — Marcus Fraser 67-69 — Sergio Garcia 69-68 — Roberto Castro 68-69 — Scott Piercy 67-71 — Jason Day 67-71 — Hunter Mahan 70-68 — Rickie Fowler 70-68 — Bill Haas 68-70 — David Lynn 69-69 — Jonas Blixt 68-70 — Lee Westwood 66-73 — Zach Johnson 69-70 — Kiradech Aphibarnrat 68-71 — Paul Casey 67-72 — Michael Thompson 72-67 — Graeme McDowell 70-69 — Ryo Ishikawa 69-71 — Tim Clark 69-71 — Francesco Molinari 72-68 — Miguel Angel Jimenez 68-72 — Ryan Moore 69-71 — Rory McIlroy 69-71 — Chris Kirk 71-69 — Marc Leishman 70-70 — Hideki Matsuyama 72-68 — David Toms 71-69 — Matteo Manassero 72-69 — Boo Weekley 72-69 — Thongchai Jaidee 70-71 — Ian Poulter 70-71 — Marc Warren 74-67 — Shane Lowry 71-70 — Peter Hanson 72-69 — Keegan Bradley 69-72 — Tiger Woods 71-70 — Thorbjorn Olesen 71-70 — K.J. Choi 76-65 — Scott Jamieson 69-72 — Darren Clarke 69-73 — Vijay Singh 70-72 — Phil Mickelson 71-71 — Brendon de Jonge 71-71 — John Senden 72-70 — Luke Guthrie 71-71 — Josh Teater 71-71 — David Hearn 66-76 — J.J. Henry 71-71 — Kevin Streelman 70-72 — Brooks Koepka 71-72 — Ken Duke 75-68 — Danny Willett 73-70 — Brandt Snedeker 70-73 — Harris English 74-69 — John Merrick 75-68 — D.A. Points 73-70 — Gary Woodland 73-70 — Tommy Gainey 69-74 — Ryan Palmer 73-70 — Ben Curtis 73-70 — Dustin Johnson 72-71 — Rafael Cabrera-Bello 68-75 — Stephen Gallacher 75-68 — Scott Stallings 73-70 — Matt Jones 72-71 —

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CANADIAN MEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORIA — Leading scores Friday from the final round of the Canadian men’s amateur championship: Eli Cole 71-66-69-70 — 276 Taylor Pendrith 69-71-69-68 — 277 Corey Conners 66-70-70-71 — 277 Ricardo Celia 70-70-66-72 — 278 Adam Svensson 73-69-71-66 — 279 Chris Hemmerich 74-68-71-67 — 280 Kevin Carrigan 72-71-69-69 — 281 Scott Secord 70-71-68-72 — 281 Cameron Jones 69-75-70-68 — 282 Jarred Callbeck 69-74-71-68 — 282 Kevin Spooner 70-76-68-69 — 283 Chris Worrell 67-74-71-71 — 283 Riley Fleming 73-71-71-69 — 284 Kevin Kwon 72-74-68-70 — 284 Wesley McClain 73-73-72-67 — 285 Justin Shin 70-70-73-72 — 285 Stephen Powers 70-73-69-73 — 285 Andrew Whalen 67-72-72-74 — 285 Paul Misko 69-69-72-75 — 285 Enzo Perez 76-70-72-68 — 286 Jake Mondy 75-70-69-72 — 286 Craig Doell 73-72-73-69 — 287 Blair Hamilton 74-72-72-69 — 287 Thomas Dunne 70-77-66-74 — 287 Garrett Rank 72-74-67-74 — 287 Daniel Chian 70-74-68-75 — 287 Santiago Gomez 81-66-70-71 — 288 Mathieu Perron 76-69-71-72 — 288 Brett Hogan 71-72-70-75 — 288 Dave Bunker 72-69-72-75 — 288 Jesse Galvon 74-72-72-71 — 289 Keelan Kilpatrick 72-70-73-74 — 289 Jake McLeod 69-71-74-75 — 289 Chad Merzbacher 74-71-74-70 — 289 Yu-Chuan Hsiang 70-65-78-76 — 289 Matt Rawitzer 75-72-72-70 — 289 Maverick Antcliff 74-73-73-69 — 289

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

First Pace, purse $3,500 (EX, PX, SF, TR, W4).

1 Gaucho Hanover (Q. Schneider) 2 Outlawcoltfortyfor (R. Goulet) 3 One Tuff Cowboy (W. Tainsh Jr) 4 Attitude Adjuster (K. Clark) 5 Newcrackofdawn (J. Campbell) 6 Da Terror (T. Cullen) 7 Rays Crown Royal (K. Hoerdt) Second Pace, purse $3,200 (EX, PF, SF, TR, W4).

1 Hf Pajama Party (T. Redwood) 2 Cane Sugar (J. Gray) 3 Pureform Olympia (R. Schneider) 4 Quick Kiss (J. Jungquist) 5 Miss Reserve (W. Tainsh Jr) 6 River Blues (J. Marino) 7 Outlawcherishafool (C. Kolthammer) 8 Mystic Angel (P. Giesbrecht)

3 Cenalta Spirit (W. Tainsh Jr) 4 Cenalta Magic (J. Chappell) 5 Intrepid Kate (J. Marino) 6 My Promise To You (C. Brown) 7 Rango (T. Redwood) 8 Art By Dylan (J. Jungquist) 9 Lakers R Electric (Q. Schneider) Eighth Pace, purse $6,000 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Blue Star Admiral (W. Tainsh Jr) 2 Watch And Pray (J. Gagne) 3 Cenalta Power (R. Grundy) 4 Hilldrop Shady (P. Giesbrecht) 5 Outlawdangruswatrs (K. Hoerdt) 6 Playbook (K. Clark) 7 Acesndeuces (P. Davies) 8 Gts Jake (J. Gray) Ninth Pace, purse $2,800 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Tap Out (J. Marino) 2 Im The Reason (J. Campbell) 3 Keystone Vanyla (T. Redwood)

4 Fly Bye Elly (J. Gray) 5 Fancy Camelot (T. Cullen) 6 Dudes Bonnie (R. Goulet) 7 Samnmadie (J. Jungquist) 8 Arctic Pine (P. Giesbrecht) 9 Baby You Save Me (T. Brown) ae Cantcatch P (J. Chappell) Tenth Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR).

1 Brandon Bey V (J. Marino) 2 Psymadre (K. Hoerdt) 3 Modern Man (C. Brown) 4 Blue Star Ruler (T. Redwood) 5 Bettors Paradise (K. Clark) 6 Baja Beach (J. Chappell) 7 Notacent Tobemade (G. Schedlosky) 8 Canbec Hooligan (T. Cullen) 9 Payoff (P. Giesbrecht)

A’s trounce Jays 14-6 Sogard extended his career-best hitting streak to 14 games — the longest hitting streak by an A’s player this season.

The Blue Jays, who have now lost two in a row, hit two home runs against A’s reliever Pat Neshek in the eighth inning. Jose Bautista hit his 26th homer of the season and Colby Rasmus followed with his 18th.

It was the opener of a seven-game home stand for the Blue Jays.

Oakland 14 Toronto 6 TORONTO — Josh Reddick hit three home runs and recorded five RBIs as the Oakland Athletics hit a season-high five homers to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 14-6 on Friday.

Right-hander Jarrod Parker (8-6) allowed six hits and three runs in six innings to win his sixth successive decision dating back to May 28. Parker has a 2.90 earned-run average in that span of 13 starts.

Blue Jays starter Esmil Rogers (3-7) allowed seven hits, including three home runs, two walks and seven runs in three innings, increasing his ERA over his past seven starts to 8.50.

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Dufner shoots a 63 Raonic, Pospisil to meet in semifinal to take PGA lead ROGERS CUP

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Milos Raonic and Vasek Pospisil are headed to a semifinal showdown at the Rogers Cup. Canada’s top two men’s singles players won their quarter-final matches Friday at the US$3.49-million tournament, continuing a rare run of success for homegrown players at the country’s biggest tennis event.

They will face each other Saturday with a berth in Sunday’s final on the line.

Pospisil became the first Canadian since Mike Belkin in 1969 to reach the final four of the event when his opponent Nikolay Davydenko retired due to illness. The Vernon, B.C., native led 3-0 in the first set.

Raonic, the 11th seed, rode the spirited support of the centre court crowd for a 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4 victory over Ernests Gulbis of Latvia, who had taken out second-seeded Andy Murray on Thursday.

It will be the first meeting between Raonic and Pospisil in an ATP Tour tournament. Pospisil holds a 3-1 edge in their four meetings in lower level events, but Raonic took the most recent match in 2010. They first played each other in an under-14 tournament in Edmonton.

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“Exciting match,” said Pospisil. “Two Canadians in the semifinal, one guaranteed to be in the final.

It’s a historic moment for tennis in Canada.

“We obviously know each other very well. Since we were little kids. You’ve got to give the edge to Milos, for sure. I have the edge in terms of head-to-head (matchups), but things have changed in the last two years. My run here doesn’t change anything here in terms of that. But we’ll see how it goes.”

Raonic disagreed.

“I don’t think that matters — we both start at 0-0 when the match comes,” he said. “I think it means a lot, not just to us, but to Canadian tennis.

“It’s an opportunity, a great, great moment. At the same time, it’s another tennis match. That doesn’t change.”

Top seed and two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia met little resistance in a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Frenchman Richard Gasquet, stretching his Rogers Cup winning streak to 13.

He will face the winner of the late quarter-final between fourth-seeded Rafael Nadal of Spain and Australian qualifier Marinko Matosevic.

It is the first time in the Open Era that two Canadiens have met the semifinals. The last time a Canadian was in the final was 1958, when Robert Bedard won the last of his three titles.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Nothing was dull about the way Jason Dufner played golf Friday at the PGA Championship. If anything, it was historic.

Dufner holed out from the fairway for eagle, rolled in a putt across the green for par and kept making birdies until he stood 12 feet away from a shot at the lowest score in the 153 years of championship golf. One last birdie attempt didn’t even get to the hole, and Dufner had to settle for a record-tying round of 7-under 63.

“Probably the worst putt I hit of the day, which is a little disappointing,” Dufner said. “But all in all, it’s a 63, and name on top of the leaderboard. So that’s a great position to be playing from.”

It was the third time in the last seven years at the PGA Championship that a player had a putt at becoming the first player to shoot 62 in a major. Tiger Woods circled the hole at Southern Hills in 2007.

Steve Stricker narrowly missed at Atlanta Athletic Club two years ago. Dufner didn’t feel disappointed for long.

On a rain-softened Oak Hill, Dufner surged to a two-shot lead over Masters champion Adam Scott, Jim Furyk and Matt Kuchar.

Harrison finishes in tie for 65th

Williams advances, Cirstea upsets Kvitova

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Top-seed Serena Williams steamrolled into the Rogers Cup semifinal with a 6-1, 6-1 victory on Friday over Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia.

Williams blasted seven aces past the outclassed Rybarikova and wrapped up the match in a tidy 60 minutes, five seconds.

Rybarikova, who advanced to the quarter-finals when reigning Wimbledon champ Marion Bartoli retired from their match with an injury, was thoroughly dominated but managed to avoid bagels.

Williams, a two-time Rogers Cup champion, is looking to add to her seven titles this season, including a win last month in Sweden.

She has yet to be challenged through three matches at this tournament. Williams has dropped only 10 games collectively and is sure to give her next opponent, three-seed Agnieszka Radwanska, all she can handle.

VICTORIA, B.C. — Andrew Harrison of Camrose shot a final round 77 to finish at 300 and in a tie for 65th at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Golf Championship.

Eli Cole of Beverly Hill, Calif., had a 70 and took top spot with a 276 total, one stroke ahead of a pair of Ontario athletes.

Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill shot a 68 Friday with Corey Connors of Listowel coming in with a 71.

Radwanska advanced Friday with a 7-6 (1), 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Italian Sara Errani, but has never beat Williams in five of their meetings, including last year’s Wimbledon final.

Meanwhile, the upset of the day belonged to unseeded Romanian Sorana Cirstea who knocked off defending champion Petra Kvitova with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 decision.

Kvitova struggled mightily with her service game.

The Czech double-faulted 10 times, her ninth coming on a break point for Cirstea to open the third set 1-0.

“The beginning of the second set I started to feel a little bit low of the energy,” said Kvitova. “The serve was really bad after this, and I didn’t find energy from my legs.”

Kvitova pointed to her late third-round match against Australia’s Samantha Stosur as the reason she was sluggish on the court.

“Unfortunately when I finished so late the match here, I didn’t sleep well after this,” said Kvitova.

“Sleep is, for me, it’s very important ... for my recovery.”

Team Alberta captures bronze SHERBROOKE, Que. — Team Alberta captured the bronze medal in the baseball championship at the Canada Summer Games Friday.

Alberta downed New Brunswick 7-0 with Joel Mazurkewich of Red Deer going zero-for-one after pinch hitting.

The first week of competition ended Friday with the second week starting Monday.

Roman Justinen of Rocky Mountain House will compete in athletics and Zach Zanussi of Red Deer in epee in fencing. Connor Wilson of Camrose is in the cycling road race.

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RIGGERS: Good defence

CFL: Cornish Durant marched the visitors 75 yards and finished the drive with a 20-yard pass to Getzlaf at 5:04.

Cornish’s second TD of the opening quarter was a two-yard dash off a Mitchell handoff at 8:55.

The subsequent convert attempt by Paredes was blocked by Saskatchewan’s Macho Harris.

Calgary turned Saskatchewan’s first offensive fumble of the season into a major.

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Centre-fielder, and team manager Curtis Bailey, made a diving catch for the first out in the second inning, then left-fielder Shayne Court made an outstanding play when he slid to rob Andy Herman of a hit, then popped up and threw Matt Debeurs out at second.

The Riggers played errorless ball and also turned a nifty three-sixthree double play in the fifth.

The Riggers fourth run was a mammoth solo home run by Curtis Mazurkewich in the fourth, then Jaret Chatwood slammed in a line drive three-run homer in the fifth — his first home run as a Rigger.

“I didn’t think it was going to be high enough to make it over the fence . . . just this much,” Jaret said holding his fingers three inches apart.

The Riggers final two runs came in the sixth off reliever Drew Boyer as Ronnie singled home Denver Wik and Kerry Boon lined his third hit of the game to score Jason Chatwood.

Jason Chatwood and Ronnie also had three hits and Mazurkewich two and was hit by a pitch.

Boyer also turned in one of the plays of the game for the A’s as he grabbed a line drive off the bat of Jordan Weinkauf that appeared to be heading for his face.

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BLACKBERRY SHAREHOLDERS REACT TO TALK OF TAKING THE COMPANY PRIVATE TORONTO — BlackBerry shareholders reacted strongly on Friday to rumours the smartphone maker’s chief executive and board of directors could take the company private, but such a transition would prove wildly expensive.

The Reuters news agency reported Friday that several sources, which it didn’t identify, said a going-private idea was being considered by management, but that a deal isn’t imminent.

Privatization of the Waterloo, Ont.-based firm might seem ideal for executives in BlackBerry’s board room, as it would shield them from the persistent scrutiny of shareholders and analysts, but it’s a longshot.

At its current share price, BlackBerry going private would cost somewhere between US$5 billion and $7 billion, and those are the more conservative estimates.

Others say the value could be closer to $10 billion — or even higher than its current market price.

“Many of the shareholders are looking for a significant return above this level,” said Tom Caldwell, chairman of Caldwell Securities Inc.

CHINA AUTO SALES, FACTORY OUTPUT STRENGTHEN BEIJING — China’s factory output and auto sales accelerated in July, adding to signs a slump in the world’s secondlargest economy might be stabilizing.

A decline in wholesale prices slowed, suggesting weak demand might be strengthening, according to figures released Friday. That added to earlier data showing July imports rebounded from the previous month’s contraction.

The positive indicators could help to support Chinese leaders who have been resisting pressure to stimulate the economy.

They have said they want to focus instead on longerterm reforms aimed at making the economy more efficient.

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Labour force suffers setback 39,400 JOBS LOST IN JULY

BY JULIAN BELTRAME THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market took an unexpected turn for the worse last month, shedding a surprisingly high 39,400 net jobs that included a record loss in the public sector that more than offset gains among private employers.

In all, six of 10 Canadian provinces lost workers with Quebec’s 30,400 setback the deepest fall-off.

It was the second consecutive month that Canada’s economy shed jobs — although June’s loss of 400 net jobs was only technically negative.

July’s decline lifted the official unemployment rate to 7.2 per cent in July, onetenth of a point higher than in June and May and matching the level for April and March. The rate stood at 7.0 per cent in the first two months of 2013.

The big shock was that Statistics Canada reported a record loss of 74,000 public service jobs, more than half of those coming in the health care and social assistance

category and a disproportionate number of those situated in Quebec.

Battling large deficits, most governments in Canada have sought to reduce spending. In March 2011, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty vowed to cut about 19,000 public servants from the federal workforce.

But economists cast doubt that so many public servant suddenly found themselves unemployed.

“I’ve no doubt there is some restraint going on, but it’s incredibly hard to believe that it all happened effectively in one month,” said Doug Porter, chief economist with the Bank of Montreal.

CIBC’s chief economist Avery Shenfeld agreed, noting that the 47,000 drop in health care and social assistance — a traditionally stable category — “could simply be statistical noise” or make-up from previous overcounting.

Porter had little trouble believing the general softness in the report, however. It is in line with a struggling economy that has yet to find a second gear.

“I think the overall story is job growth is moderate at best,” he said. “Another way

of coming to the same conclusions is at the start of the year the unemployment rate bottomed at seven per cent and we’re now at 7.2 per cent, so it does look like there’s been a little bit of deterioration since the start of the year.”

The Canadian dollar dropped slightly 0.15 of a cent to 96.71 cents US as the data was made public at 8:30 a.m ET, but quickly recovered and was trading modestly higher by mid-morning.

Porter and other analysts cautioned that the data was not as alarming as the bottom line suggested. Hours worked, which are directly tied to economic activity, actually rose 0.3 per cent during the month, and the private sector managed to add 31,400 workers.

As well, the goods producing sector of the economy was on the positive side of the ledge and manufacturing, a critical industry, recorded 13,500 in job gains.

The biggest winner was the business, building and other support services industry, which added about 29,000 workers.

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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Led by the likes of Central Alberta Coop, The Co-operators and Servus Credit Union, member-owned co-operatives are a big part of the local economy.

Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) has even greater aspirations. It wants co-ops to become the province’s fastest-growing form of enterprise by the end of this decade.

This objective will be a focus of Gathering of Alberta Co-operatives 2013, a conference planned for Red Deer Nov. 1 and 2.

Co-op officials, employees and members will hear success stories and discuss how best to build upon the co-operative movement.

“The co-op sector is growing,” said Dan Ohler, a co-op development specialist who is working with ACCA. “There is becoming greater interest — not only in the public eye but also within government departments — of how the co-op sector can grow and create that sustainability and public engagement where people are taking control of their own destiny and their local economies using this co-op model.”

Simply put, a co-operative is a memberowned business, with those members able to use its services. It can be for-profit or non-profit, and if the former, its members share in the profit.

The International Co-operative Alliance recently adopted a Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade. It sets out a strategy for co-ops to become the world’s fastest growing form of enterprise, as well as the business model preferred by people and the acknowledged leader in economic, social and environmental sustainability by 2020.

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Semi-detached home construction on Greenhouse Place, just off of 59th Avenue, in Glendale continues. Starts on construction of single-detached homes in Red Deer were up last month, as compared with July 2012, while starts on multi-family projects were down.

Housing starts up 24% over last year

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Construction starts on single-detached homes in Red Deer last month were up 14 per cent from July 2012, to 32 from 28, according to the latest stats from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. However, work commenced on just four units in the multifamily category, marking an 81 per cent drop from the 21 multi-family starts for the same month a year ago.

The 36 total starts in July compared with 50 in June, with the latter figure made up of 36 single-detached homes and 14 multifamily projects.

So far this year, local builders have combined for 450 residential housing starts, a 24 per cent jump from the 363 accumulated during the first seven months of 2012.

Single-detached homes have made up 232 of this year’s total, up from 192; while multifamily projects have contributed 218, as compared with 171 to the same point last year.

Alberta urban centres with 10,000 or more people combined for 2,843 housing starts in July, down from 2,860 for the same month in 2012. The number of single-detached dwellings slipped 13 per cent, to 1,393 from 1,595; while multi-family starts

increased by 15 per cent, to 1,450 from 1,265.

For the year to date, housing starts in these communities total 19,032, up eight per cent from 17,590 for the same seven months of 2012. Single-detached starts improved by six per cent, to 9,129 from 8,568; while multi-family starts climbed 10 per cent, to 9,903 from 9,022.

Nationally, July housing starts remained relatively stable, said CMHC. It estimated that there were 17,993 actual starts in July which, extrapolated over 12 months, gave a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 192,853 starts.

That was slightly down from June’s adjusted annual rate of 193,797 starts.

The agency said the annual rate of urban starts across Canada decreased by 2.1 per cent in July to 173,042 units, as both single and multiple urban starts declined.

Single urban starts decreased by 5.5 per cent to 58,731 units on an annual basis in July while the multiple urban starts segment essentially held steady at 114,311 units.

July’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of urban starts rose in British Columbia and decreased in all other regions, including Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Quebec and the Prairies.

With files by The Canadian Press.

Ottawa sticking with plan to let in U.S. telecom giants: PM

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MIRAMICHI, N.B. — The Conservative government won’t budge on rules that Canada’s biggest telecoms say will give foreign wireless firms an unfair advantage, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday.

Harper said he understands companies like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) have to stand up for their shareholders and employees against allowing giant foreign firms like Verizon Communications Inc. to move into the Canadian market.

But he said Canadians want to see more competition in the industry and lower cellphone rates.

“Our government has pursued this very consistently ... a policy of fostering greater competition in this industry for the benefit of Canadian consumers over the past few years,” said Harper following a funding announcement in Miramichi, N.B., for harbours.

“While I appreciate some companies have interests that are very important, our government’s first priority is the wider Canadian public and Canadian consumers and we are convinced this is where they

want to see us go.”

There have been reports that U.S.-based Verizon Communications is exploring a move into the Canadian market by purchasing Mobilicity or Wind Mobile, two of the new wireless carriers that launched their services a few years ago.

The Canadian carriers are disputing rules that would allow Verizon to use their wireless networks and bid on more wireless spectrum than the incumbent carriers at an auction planned for January. Spectrum refers to the radio waves used by mobile communications devices.

Harper said the federal government will proceed with the auction as planned.

“We have seen some results from that policy. We have every intention of continuing that policy in the interest of Canadian consumers and the broad Canadian public, including proceeding with the auction as we have laid out for some time.”

Bernard Lord, the president of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, said in a phone interview there is still time for Harper to change course on the policy.

Lord, a former Tory premier of New Brunswick, said the government must re-

think the rules because they were created to allow new entrants into the industry, not to permit foreign giants to come into Canada and scoop up a key part of the business.

“If the government wants to open the borders, they must close the loopholes first,” he said.

“It’s simply unfair to let a large American company come in and be able to bid on two of the four spectrum blocks when some of the Canadian companies can only bid on one.”

Telus Corp. (TSX:T) said any changes to the rules would need to be made by Sept.

17, which is the last day to file a deposit to participate in the spectrum auction.

Josh Blair, chief corporate officer of Telus, said in an interview that his firm welcomes increased competition but it’s unfair that a foreign company would have greater access to bid on wireless spectrum.

“Given we’ve invested $100 billion in Canada since 2000, we’ve earned the equal right to bid on spectrum against a company with the deep pockets of Verizon,” he said.

He also said if a major foreign competitor comes into Canada, it should also be obliged to build a pan-Canadian network like the large Canadian firms have done.

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Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.38 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.04 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 61.08 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.90 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 21.47 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.25 First Quantum Minerals . 17.93 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.99 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 6.82 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.42 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 30.85 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.94 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 27.33

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American markets ended in the red Friday amid a mixed bag of quarterly financial reports and signs that Canada’s private sector added jobs last month even as the overall unemployment rate rose in June.

The S&P/TSX composite index dipped 10.79 points to 12,542.13. The Canadian dollar

was up 0.28 of a cent to 97.14 cents US. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrials index dropped 72.81 points to 15,425.51, the Nasdaq dipped 9.02 points to 3,660.11, while the S&P pulled back 6.06 points to 1,691.42.

An onslaught of positive economic data from China was not enough to lift the markets, as figures showed that Chinese

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JOBS: Data heavily influence by young workers The data was heavily influenced by a loss of 45,600 young workers, reflecting one of the most difficult summers for students in recent history. Statistics Canada, which issues the labour reports, noted that the employment rate for students aged 15 and 16 was the lowest since records on the category began being kept in 1977.

“The Bank of Canada should view it as a temporary shock that will be unwound after the Labour Day holiday,” said David Madani, chief economist with Capital Economics in Toronto.

“Nevertheless, the modest gains in prime-aged employment over the past six months supports our view that the economy has been underperforming its potential growth rate of two per cent.”

In a statement released by his office, Flaherty pointed out that monthly job numbers are volatile, but took note that the private sector had added workers in July.

Economists had expected a modest pick-up of about 10,000 jobs during the month, but one of the few forward indicators — the Conference Board’s want-ad index — was more prescient in predicting a setback.

The retreat all but wipes out any hopes that April’s head-scratching surge of 95,000 added jobs might have been signalling an upward trend for the Canadian economy.

Economists said a more accurate picture is that the economy and job creation is growing, but at a snail’s pace and likely not fast enough to keep up with population growth.

The agency pointed out that for the first half of 2013, job gains have averaged 11,000 a month. That’s far weaker than the 27,000 average gain the economy produced during the second half of 2012.

It is also not sufficient to fill vacancies created by the natural growth in the labour force, which analysts estimate is between 15,000 and 20,000 a month. Under this scenario, it should be expected that the unemployment rate will rise unless a large number of discouraged Canadians drop out of the workforce altogether.

The silver lining is that the Bank of Canada is predicting a big surge of economic activity of 3.8 per cent during the current third quarter.

CO-OP: Positive feedback

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inflation in July was steady at an annual rate of 2.7 per cent — slightly below an expected modest increase to 2.8 per cent.

Chinese industrial production also rose 9.7 per cent in the year to June, ahead of expectations for a nine per cent increase and retail sales grew 13.2 per cent in July from a year earlier, slightly slower than June’s growth rate.

Overall, analysts said the fig-

Local labour market growing tighter The local labour market appears to be growing tighter, based on the latest numbers compiled

by Statistics Canada.

The unemployment rate in the Red Deer region last month was calculated at 5.5 per cent, down from 5.8 per cent in June and 6.1 per cent in May. In July 2012, the figure was 5.3 per cent.

However, the jobless rate for this area in July was the highest among Alberta’s eight regions, and well above the province’s seasonally adjusted average of 4.5 per cent.

After Red Deer, the highest unemployment rate last month was in the Calgary region, which came in at 5.2 per cent. Next was Lethbridge-Medicine Hat at 5.1 per cent, Edmonton at 4.9 per cent, Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake at 4.1 per cent, Camrose-Drumheller and Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain House at 3.7 per cent each, and Athabasca-Grande Prairie at 3.3 per cent.

Employment in Alberta increased by 16,600 positions from June to July, during which period the labour force grew by 3,700 people. The jump in employment was made up of 3,700 full-time jobs and 12,900 part-time positions.

Alberta’s July unemployment rate was the second lowest in Canada, trailing only Saskatchewan’s four per cent. The national rate was 7.2 per cent, up 0.1 percentage points from June. berta co-ops that have done extremely well throughout history, so we’re going to tap into some of the people who are board members and executives from those co-ops, as well as from some of the new ones that are being created.”

Participants will hear about “opportunity development co-ops,” which are created so that community members can address local needs. Current projects include a historical building in Blairmore that’s been renovated into retail and residential space, and 55-plus housing in Smoky River.

“The key piece for an opportunity development co-op is, rather than going to traditional financing institutions, it’s local people who invest their own money into the co-op, which then invests in the business,” said Ohler.

The concept works well, he said, because they allow people to work together to meet community needs.

Co-operatives have a much broader potential than most people realize, said Ohler.

“Almost any case where there’s a business venture, a co-op model can be applied,” he said, pointing to the continuation of businesses with aging owners as a good example.

“This is a way for local people to

Gatherings 2013 will help pursue these objectives in Alberta, said Ohler.

The conference follows Gatherings 2012, which was held in Red Deer last November in recognition of the United returns Nations declaring 2012 up to the International Year of Co-operatives. Attendees Investing in Canadian Real Estate brainstormed ideas for increasing the presence RRSP/RRIF/TFSA Eligible and impact of co-ops, and Monthly Income or Compounding it was decided to repeat Geographic mix of mortgages the event.

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Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,542.13 down 10.79 points TSX Venture Exchange — 920.09 up 4.76 points

help with that transition process and help to get young entrepreneurs into those businesses.”

Co-op ownership can also be an effective way to start or expand a business, said Ohler.

Everyone is welcome to attend Gathering 2013.

“This gathering is a way to help people to really understand what it’s

TSX 60 — 717.53 down 0.98 point Dow — 15,425.51 down 72.81 points S&P 500 — 1,691.42 down 6.06 points Nasdaq — 3,660.11 down 9.02 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 97.14 cents US, up 0.28 of a cent Pound — C$1.5966, down 0.80 of a cent Euro — C$1.3736, down 0.83 of a cent Euro — US$1.3344, up 0.29 of a cent Oil futures: US$105.97 per barrel, up $2.57 (September contract) Gold futures: US$1,312.20 per oz., up $2.30 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.01 per oz., up 10.4 cents $707.62 per kg., up $3.34 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’13 $1.80 lower $483.70; Jan. ’14 $1.40 lower $489.20; March ’14 $1.30 lower $494.60; May ’14 $1.30 lower $500.10; July ’14 $1.40 lower $504.60; Nov. ’14 $0.50 higher $488.60; Jan ’15 $0.50 higher $488.60; March ’15 $0.50 higher $488.60; May ’15 $0.50 higher $488.60; July ’15 $0.50 higher $488.60; Nov. ’15 $0.50 higher $488.60.

Barley (Western): Oct. ’13 unchanged $189.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $194.00; March ’14 unchanged $194.00; May ’14 unchanged $194.00; July ’14 unchanged $194.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $194.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $194.00; March ’15 unchanged $194.00; May ’15 unchanged $194.00; July ’15 unchanged $194.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $194.00.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 174,240 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 174,240.

about and how they can be engaged and how they can have some control over their own local destiny.”

The cost to attend Gathering 2013, which will take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Gasoline Alley, is $199 for both days and or $119 for one. Registration information will be posted online at www.acca.coop. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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The reports by Reuters said no decision was imminent and BlackBerry issued a brief statement saying it doesn’t comment on rumours or speculation.

Meanwhile, autoparts giant Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) reported a US$415 million profit and record-high second-quarter sales, which were up 16 per cent from the same time last year and well above analyst estimates.

Magna also said it now expects between $33.3 billion and $34.7 billion of sales in 2013 — about $700 million higher than Magna’s outlook in May. Its shares were ahead $2.15 to $82.30.

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A) reported a profit of US$802 million, up from US$379 million a year ago. Despite the positive earnings, its shares dipped 59 cents to $37.99.

The TSX gold sector ended ahead 1.68 per cent as December gold bullion gained $2.30 to US$1,312.20 an ounce. Shares in Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) climbed more than 10 per cent, or 44 cents, to $4.74, while Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) shares were ahead 40 cents to $18.00.

The energy sector fell 0.09 per cent as September crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange moved up $2.57 to US$105.97 a barrel.

The metals and mining sector was the leading advancer in the market, climbing 4.05 per cent as copper added four cents to $3.31.

Shares in First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) were up 81 cents to $17.93, while Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) saw an uptick of $1.02 to $27.33.

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ures added weight to the argument that the recent soft patch in the economic powerhouse may have come to an end. However, market reaction was fairly muted, as stocks had rallied already on Thursday after strong Chinese trade numbers.

“I think the market is unwilling to jump in with both feet simply because a number of good numbers came in overnight from China,” said Andrew Pyle, associate director of wealth management for Scotia MacLeod.

“You have a market now that is tired. We’ve been through the second quarter of the U.S. earnings seasona You have a market now that is searching for the next reason to stay positive and I think you’re starting to see some of that fatigue.”

Meanwhile, a double-dose of economic news was also released in Canada, potentially indicating that the economy wasn’t faring at a pace that some have come to expect.

Statistics Canada reported a net loss of 39,400 last month, with public sector workers and youth taking on the biggest share of the losses. On a positive note, however, Canada’s private sector employers added 31,400 jobs.

The official unemployment rate is now 7.2 per cent, onetenth of a point higher than in June.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. also reported that total housing starts continued to be relatively stable in July.

The federal agency estimated there were 17,993 actual starts in July which, extrapolated over 12 months, totals a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 192,853 starts. That was slightly down from June’s adjusted annual rate of 193,797.

On the TSX, BlackBerry (TSX:BB) shares rose more than seven per cent, or 68 cents, to $10.05 on a report that the smartphone-maker’s chief executive and board of directors are warming to the idea of taking the company private.

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Photos contributed Dairy Queen restaurants in Red Deer had a record-shattering Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, raising more than $100,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network.

The downtown DQ location was the hub of Thursday’s action, with a dunk tank, bouncy castle and appearances by several local celebrities, including Red Deer Rebel Scott Feser.

“We’re completely blown away by the support this year, especially considering the weather wasn’t all that great,” said downtown DQ manager Drew Hamill. “I’m proud of our staff.

They really got on board this year and worked so hard to make it happen.”

Some totals from the 2013 Miracle Treat Day Red Deer: ● 55,094 balloons were sold by the four DQ locations. ● 22,178 balloons were sold at the downtown store, making it the first location in Canada to sell over 20,000 balloons. ● 7,439 Blizzards were sold on Miracle Treat Day in Red Deer. ● The DQ downtown location had more than 1,000 pre-ordered Blizzards Treats.

Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals across North America. Each year, the 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventive education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind.

Jackie Paziuk showing off her balancing act while prepping for a busy hour of pre-order pickups.

Ransom from Kraze 101.3 makes the first dunk-tank plunge of the day.

Deer Park manager Chad Jenkins busy making blizzards.

Red Deer’s downtown Dairy Queen location was the first in Canada to hit 20,000 balloons sold. The store finished with a total of 22,178.

From left to right: August Duiker, Justine Hamill, Victoria Hamill, Nina Jurgec, Erica Wilson working hard making Blizzards.

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Complaint filed over breast-feeding incident

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANT WALK Herbalist and Advocate columnist Abrah Arneson will lead an edible and medicinal plant walk around the Ellis Bird Farm site from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18.

Participants will have the opportunity to taste some delicious edibles and learn about some of the powerful medicinal plants that can be found in their backyards. Admission is $10 per person. Preregistration is required.

For more information and to register, call 403-885-4477. Ellis Bird Farm is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of mountain bluebirds, tree swallows and other native cavitynesting birds.

WALK RAISES $36,200 Central Albertans raised $36,200 for people living with Alzheimer’s disease at a Red Deer walk on June 15. The Investors Group Memory Walk included 69 walkers at Sunnybrook Farm. The Red Deer walk was one of several walks across the province that collectively raised more than $220,000 for people living with Alzheimer’s disease in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. In Alberta alone, 46,000 people are living with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a leading form of dementia. It is a progressive disease of the brain that robs memory and steals the ability to reason, communicate and perform daily tasks.

For more details, go to www.alzheimer.ab.ca.

CULTURAL FUN Red Deer Native Friendship Society is hosting a day of cultural fun at Oriole Park Community Shelter on Wednesday. The day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with aboriginal games, drumming, singing, a bannock contest, a sacred circle, face-painting, teepe set up, free lunch and free snacks. Oriole Park Community Shelter is located at 5 Ogden Rd.

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A Central Alberta woman is filing a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission because she was told at the Olds Walmart to breastfeed in the washroom instead of a fitting room.

Customer Tanya Planken, 40, said she regularly shopped at the store and often breastfed her 10-month-old daughter Sarah in the fitting room.

“I’ve always believed they had no problem with me nursing there, or they’ve never said anything, so I nursed her there,” Planken said on Friday.

“It’s quiet for Sarah. I don’t have to cover up completely. I’ve tried the cover up. She doesn’t like to be covered up.”

It only takes five or 10 minutes to breastfeed her daughter, said the Mountain View County resident.

But on Tuesday at about 2 p.m., Planken said a supervisor told her to “take it to the washroom” when Planken exited the fitting room after breastfeeding.

“It is illegal to redirect somebody — illegal,” Planken said.

“It’s totally disgusting and humiliating especially in 2013. (Sarah) is a child. She’s a human.”

The Alberta Human Rights Commission says human rights tribunals and courts have determined that breastfeeding is an integral part of being a mother and retailers must allow women who need to breastfeed their children in a public area the opportunity to do so. Retailers should not ask the mother to cover up or move to a different location. While some retailers may wish to provide a private space for breastfeeding, there is no obligation to provide such space, nor is there an obligation for mothers to use such space.

Planken’s family emailed Walmart’s Canadian head office to complain about what happened and was emailed an apology.

“I want to assure you that it is our policy to ensure our customers feel welcome to breastfeed in our stores. Also, if they wish, moms are absolutely welcome to use the change rooms. We have already followed up with the store to make sure our policy is well understood and properly applied,”

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Customer Tanya Planken, 40, is filing a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission because she was told at the Olds Walmart to breastfeed in the washroom instead of a fitting room. said Alex Roberton, director of corporate affairs and social media with Walmart, in the email.

In an interview with the Red Deer Advocate, Roberton said moms are Walmart’s core customers and the company wants them to feel comfortable breastfeeding in their stores.

“With a million customers and 95,000 associates and the turnover you see in retail, we have to continually reinforce various policies with respect to what we should doing in our stores. Sometimes when we haven’t done a good enough job, we get a

situation like what happened in Olds,” Roberton said.

Planken said she also received a call from one of the supervisors at the Olds Walmart with an apology.

But Planken said that’s not good enough.

“I accept your apology. However, I’m still going to the Alberta Human Rights Commission because in six months from now it’s going to be forgotten and another mother will come along and be sent to washroom.”

Aug. 1 to 7 was World Breastfeeding Week. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Judge pushes for earlier date in Guilbault trial

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF An overcrowded courtroom has become an issue for an Innisfail-area man accused of killing his father.

Unless an earlier trial date can be arranged, Aaron Guilbault, 31, will have been held in pre-trial custody for more than two years before finally going to trial.

Guilbault was arrested in Stettler on Nov. 5, 2012, charged with second-degree murder by Innisfail RCMP investigating the death of Tim Guilbault, 58. The father’s body was found earlier that day in a family residence near Red Lodge Park, west of Bowden.

A resident of Calgary at the time of his death, Tim Guilbault, 58, had lived in Red Deer for a number of years, serving three terms as a city councillor.

Aaron Guilbault, represented by Red Deer lawyer Patty MacNaughton, confirmed his earlier plea of not guilty to the

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BRIEFS Two ATMs stolen from separate Red Deer locations Red Deer City RCMP are seeking the public’s help after two automated teller machines were stolen from different locations in Red Deer.

In each case, two men were seen leaving the scenes in a white truck.

The first case happened on Sunday at the Sunnybrook Grocery at 11 Springfield Ave. Two men broke into the business at about 6:16 a.m. and stole the ATM from inside. The suspects, described as wearing black hoodies and being between 20 and 40 years of age, were seen fleeing in the white truck. The second case happened on Friday at 10:50 a.m. at the iHotel, formerly the Holiday Inn, at 6500 67th St. Police report two men entered the hotel and stole the ATM from the lobby. The males then fled the scene in a white work truck with a gas tank in the box.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Residents to return after fatal fire in Rocky seniors home Residents are expected to return to a Rocky Mountain House seniors home after a fatal fire last month led to the building’s evacuation.

Firefighters were called to the 36-suite independent living facility about 1:20 a.m. on July 29.

Paul Prevost, deputy fire chief with Clearwater Regional Fire Services, said a male resident was found dead in the living room of his suite and his wife was rescued from a bedroom.

Prevost said he believes quick-acting RCMP officers saved the woman by kicking down the suite’s door to pull her out.

charge of second-degree murder in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Friday.

Guilbault has spent most of his time in psychiatric remand, undergoing a series of assessments to determine whether he is fit to stand trial and to explore whether he can be held criminally responsible for his father’s death. A three-week trial was then scheduled, to start on Jan. 12, 2015.

Justice Peter Clark said he finds it “unreasonable” for an accused person to remain in custody for that long before going to trial, urging the Crown prosecutor and defence counsel to work with the courtroom co-ordinator to try finding an earlier date.

Clark said he will take the issue up with the Alberta chief justice in Calgary and urged MacNaughton do the same.

“Noise gets action,” he said.

MacNaughton said there is also potential for an earlier trial date if Courtroom 204, currently being used for provincial trials, can be opened up to Queen’s Bench.

MacNaughton said she and her client will return to arraignments on Sept. 9 in

hope that an earlier date has been made available.

A long-term project for expanding courtroom facilities in Red Deer was put forward at about this time last year by a committee that included Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling, retired justice Jim Foster and Red Deer lawyer Brent Handel, president of the Central Alberta Bar Association.

Those plans, which include potential for construction of a new courthouse on the site of the former RCMP building, are now in the hands of Justice Minister Jonathan Denis, Foster said earlier this year.

Denis said earlier that some measures have been taken to reduce pressure on courtroom space in Red Deer and other jurisdictions, including adoption of a court case management desk to take over some of the duties that had been going into the courtroom.

Discussions also include potential for moving traffic cases to another building altogether, freeing up courtroom space for criminal matters.

About 40 residents in the building were safely evacuated.

Most of the damage was limited to the one suite, although there is some water and smoke damage in other parts of the threestorey building.

“The cause of the fire is accidental, related to smoking materials,” said Prevost.

Clearwater fire chief Cammie Liard said it is believed a medical issue may have contributed to the accident.

The victim has been identified as Lloyd McMartin, 67.

Bob Bryant, chair of the Rocky Senior Housing Council, said it’s hoped residents can start returning early next week. Most of those evacuated have been staying with family while the building is repaired.

held through a court-imposed publication ban, laid under Criminal Code provisions that protect the identies of sexual assault victims and of underage witnesses.

Allan William Halliday appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Friday morning, charged with two counts each of sexual interference and sexual assault of a person under 16 years old.

Halliday is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 20 for a bail hearing and to enter his plea.

Women face drug charges after Innisfail home search Two women face drug charges after RCMP searched an Innisfail home early Thursday morning.

At 7:40 a.m., Innisfail RCMP located cash, marijuana, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), illegal prescription drugs and a prohibited weapon while executing a search warrant at a home on the 5200 block of 38th Street Crescent.

Randi Beagle, 20, of Innisfail, is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon. Her first court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 15 in Red Deer provincial court.

Cindy Beagle, 52, of Innisfail, is charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Her first court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 26, also in Red Deer.

Man charged for alleged touching at pool A 60-year-old Red Deer man has been charged with inappropriately touching a young girl at the Red Deer Recreation Centre’s outdoor pool.

The incident is alleged to have happened on July 31 while the girl was playing at the pool.

Police say the man and young girl were not known to each other. Her name is with-

More time for Bowden prisoner who assaulted staff A Bowden Institution inmate with a history of violence will serve more time for assaulting a staff member who had been counselling him.

Shane Hinton, 35, pleaded guilty in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench to the attack, which occurred during a counselling session at the prison.

Justice Peter Clark heard from Crown prosecutor Jordan Petty that Hinton had attended a series of sessions with the woman and that a relationship had developed.

On March 24, 2011, an argument ensued during a meeting in which they were discussing their relationship. Hinton lost his temper, knocked the woman down and then laid on top of her, pinning her to the ground.

She asked him if he was going to rape her. He told her that he wanted her to feel as helpless as he feels, said Petty.

She was not seriously injured and did not immediately report the attack, he said.

The staff member met with Hinton three more times before reporting the incident to her supervisor, who then asked the RCMP in to investigate.

Petty joined defence counsel Nicole Sissons of Edmonton in asking for a sentence of 60 days, to be added onto the 18-year sentence Hinton is already serving for violent offences, including a series of sexual assaults.

Sissons said 60 days may not seem like a significant sentence for her client, who has been in prison since 2002. However, the new conviction will affect his eligibility for parole, which means he will serve significantly more time than he would have served otherwise.

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Protecting the flock from gun violence It was a Saturday morning and service at Wedgewood Baptist Church of Homeland Security and the Federal The temptation, Meeks said, is to the Rev. Jaman Iseminger had just in Fort Worth, Texas.

Emergency Management Agency re- think that megachurches -- perhaps dropped by to help some volunteers At least 151 people have been killed leased a 34-page booklet of guidelines those known for taking controveras they cleaned up the cemetery in Baptist churches since 1999, more for religious groups planning ways to sial public stands — face the greatest next door to the Bethel Community than any other religious group. prevent and respond to various kinds threats.

Church in Southport, south of IndiaThe reality is that most big congreAt this point, Americans are more of emergencies, including gun vionapolis. gations have very detailed security likely to be killed at church lence.

Then a homeless woman It hints at one of the toughest is- plans in place, often led by members than in a school, said entered the church and consues facing religious leaders — trying who are active in, or retired from, Meeks. fronted him. She pulled a The total for 2012 alone to identify, ahead of time, people who nearby police departments. gun and killed the 29-yearmight threaten individuals in their Truth is, it’s usually leaders of small was 75 dead. old pastor, leaving behind a pews or even the congregation as a congregations that have One reason wife and a 2-year-old daughthe trend has ‘WHAT WE SEE ARE PEOPLE GETTING ANGRY trouble facing the fact their ter. members could be at risk. stayed out of the “There are all kinds of “I hear it all the time,” AND THEN GETTING VIOLENT. THE ANGER news, he said, tragic details ... but here’s is that the FBI MEANS THE SAME THING, TIME AFTER TIME: said Meeks, who has led 80 what’s really haunting local or regional workshops defines a “mass about that case,” said JimSOMEONE DIDN’T GET WHAT HE WANTED. (churchsafetyseminar.com) shooting” as one my Meeks, a Hurst, Texas, these topics. claiming three THINGS DIDN’T GO THE WAY SOMEBODY on “People patrolman who is also a liTERRY or more victims. will say, ‘You censed Southern Baptist WANTED THEM TO GO.’ mean we can’t trust God MATTINGLY The violence preacher. to protect his own people in religious — J IMMY MEEKS, A HURST, TEXAS, PATROLMAN WHO in his own house?’ Well, a “When they looked on sanctuaries — IS ALSO A LICENSED SOUTHERN BAPTIST PREACHER church is a brick building his desk they discovered most of it linked that his sermon that Sunwith a cross on it, but crimito family disputes, mental day was going to be about the ris- illness or strife inside a nals don’t care about that. ing number of pastors around the small circle of people — “There’s no rhyme or world who were dying for their faith. rarely hits that threshold. reason to what some people There’s no way he could have known While there have been mass shootings are going to do. ... whole. that he was next in line.” in sanctuaries, that is not the norm.

“You have to have a plan. You have For starters, planning-team memThe numbers are starting to add But the threat must be taken seri- bers must “share their own knowledge to face tough questions and realize up, so much so that the bloodshed in ously. of threats and hazards the house of that something evil really could hapreligious sanctuaries is beginning to worship and surrounding community pen inside your church. So does your “You are rarely going to see someget attention from religious and govchurch have two or three men who are ernment leaders, if not from national one walk into a church and try to shoot has faced in the past or may face in the ready to die in order to protect others future.” everybody down,” said Meeks. news media.

The sobering reality is that religious from harm? Are your people ready to “What we see are people getting anThe pivotal year was 1999. Since sanctuaries often contain large groups act?” gry and then getting violent.

The anger then, at least 441 people have died viTerry Mattingly directs the Washingolent deaths in American churches, means the same thing, time after time: of people, including children and the ton Journalism Center at the Council for elderly, and the “better first respondSomeone didn’t get what he wanted. said Meeks, one of several experts who Christian Colleges and Universities. Conhave kept track of police reports since Things didn’t go the way somebody ers ... are able to discern these threats tact him at tmattingly@cccu.org or www. and react quickly, the more lives can wanted them to go.” a gunman killed seven people and tmatt.net.

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Montreal’s Bombolessé is guaranteed get the crowd dancing to a funky, world music vibe when it performs at the three-day Central Music Festival north of Red Deer on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Just think – and dance

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Montreal’s Bombolessé is described as a dance band for “dancing thinkers and thinking dancers.”

Singer Julien Alvarez Thomet croons in French and Portuguese about socio-economic disparities between North and South America.

But his band’s infectious, samba groove is hardly music to mope by.

In fact, it’s guaranteed get the crowd dancing to a funky, world music vibe when Bombolessé performs at the three-day Central Music Festival north of Red Deer on Saturday, Aug. 17.

“They are very, very sad songs, lyric wise, but there’s a lot of optimism in South American culture,” said Alvarez Thomet.

“We know we have it bad, we have it hard and we live in a poor country ... but we can’t be crying about our destiny.

“We are here to enjoy life. We have to take things day to day, keep happy and be grateful.”

Alvarez Thomet has lived in Quebec, where his band is based, for the past 17 years.

He was born in Cuba to a Spanish mother and a French journalist father who worked for the AgenceFrance Presse (AFP) wire service in different countries around the world. This meant that Alvarez Thomet grew up in Brazil, Colombia and Washington, D.C., among other places.

He was so “used to leaving my best friends behind” that at age 17 he decided to visit Quebec and stayed.

The singer and bassist recalled being underage when he applied to emigrate and needed a Canadian guardian to sponsor him.

But moving northward was a great decision, in terms of having educational and work opportunities, said Alvarez Thomet — despite our frigid winters and what he feels is our lower appreciation for musicians.

Canadian audiences are as taken with Bombolessé as music lovers in France, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland, where the band has toured.

But “it’s much harder to be a musician here” than in South America, concluded the 34-year-old, who was recently asked to perform for free at a for-profit market in Montreal in order to support local businesses.

Since the market wasn’t a charity, he told organizers that he needed to pay his fellow musicians, just as businesses have to pay their staff.

“You would never see that in Brazil. They would ask you, ‘What do you want (to get paid)?’ ” said Alvarez Thomet, who believes Brazilian bands are respected because their musical contributions are considered integral to the culture.

Living in Canada, he discovered, is lonelier than living below the equator.

“People work so much all the time, there is less time to see people and spend time with family and friends,” he said.

Brazilians also work hard, added Alvarez Thomet, but their lives are interwoven with extended family.

They also get more time off and the weather is more conducive to socializing.

However, Brazil’s socio-economic problems are endemic.

Conditions for the disadvantaged recently improved with the implementation of welfare and other government supports, but the poorest of the population live in huge, violence-prone ghettos that were harrowingly depicted in the film City of God. Alvarez Thomet wrote a tune that (in translation) is called In That City, about the “vicious circle” that controls many young lives.

“The chorus goes ‘everybody’s hungry because of drugs, everybody is using drugs because they are hungry.’ ” Bombolessé’s lyrics, for those who understand French or Portuguese, tell it like it is, said Alvarez Thomet, who speaks four languages, and is now a father of two and married to a Quebecer. “We say things that are blunt, not politically correct.”

But the inventive, percussive, samba-based melodies produced by the group of four to seven musicians are still perfect for dancing.

“If you want to listen to the lyrics, you can. But it can be just music to dance to — you don’t have to think about it,” added the performer, whose grandfather was also a musician.

His accordion-playing grandfather lost four fingers in an accident but never gave up playing. “Seeing my granddad play the accordion with six fingers was a big inspiration. I grew up thinking I can do anything if I am willing to work at it.”

For more information about the Aug. 16 to 18 festival, visit www.centralmusicfest.com. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters visually stunning FAST-PACED ADVENTURE WITH VISUAL IMAGERY THAT SHOULD PLEASE YOUNGER AUDIENCES

BY BRUCE DEMARA SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 2.5 stars (out of four) Rated: PG His voice is a little deeper, the coif a bit less Justin Bieber two hairstyles ago. But Percy Jackson is a typical teen, awkward and wracked by self-doubt.

The title of the sequel has been pared down from the original, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (try fitting that on a theatre marquee) but the action remains on par as once again, Percy and friends face a sea of troubles.

This time out, Luke

(played by Jake Abel), the villain of the first film, invades the sanctity of Camp Half-Blood, where Percy and a host of other demigods and the like hang out and train for battle.

But Luke wants to wreak havoc on a grander scale, to use the Golden Fleece to bring Cronos — the godfather of all the Olympian gods — back from the dead.

For some reason, the legendary sheepskin is located in the Bermuda Triangle, aka the Sea of Monsters.

If all of this sounds rather silly, bear in mind this film isn’t really intended for adult audiences.

With its broad humour and less than serious tone, it’s clearly aimed at tween and teen set and it’s likely to be a crowd-pleaser among that demographic.

Logan Lerman, who resembles a combination of Zac Efron and Tim Robbins, returns as Percy Jackson and he’s a solid anchor in a film where ham acting is not discouraged.

Witness Stanley Tucci’s turn as Dionysus, aka Mr. D., who favours leopard print

shirts, mispronounces everyone’s name and lets the oneliners fly at everyone.

“You want to go on a quest?

It must be Thursday,” Mr. D. wryly observes, when Percy and company decide they must seek out the Golden Fleece to save Camp Half-Blood and their Olympian parents.

Brandon T. Jackson returns as Grover, Percy’s sort of protector, and he’s much less annoying this time out.

That role is reserved for newcomer Clarisse (played with caustic gusto by Leven Rambin).

Director Thor Freudenthal (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) replaces veteran Chris Columbus, who directed the first Percy, and he keeps things moving along at a

near breakneck pace.

In that respect, Percy 2 is a better film than its predecessor.

Shot in 3-D, Freudenthal makes the film a visual treat, a sumptuous banquet of very cool and exotic creatures, land and seascapes.

One scene, a sort of stained glass montage, is particularly dazzling.

Percy learns he’s got a half-brother named Tyson, half god-half cyclops (played with real empathy by Douglas Smith), which means he has a single eye in the middle of his forehead (though a magic mist spray conceals it for part of the film.)

It’s an ideal opportunity to provide an object lesson for

young audiences: that people who may look different are every bit as worthy as the rest of us.

Purists will no doubt take offence at how ruthlessly the script — based on the books

by Rick Riordan — plunders and exploits the ancient Greek myths.

And there’s also a crew of zombies on a Confederate warship that seem to serve little purpose.

But these are not matters germane to the young audience, which is likely to find Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters a visually stunning and magical journey.

Bruce DeMara is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

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The seedy side of Deep Throat BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE PORN STAR, THE PERFORMER WAS ANYTHING BUT THE LIBIDINOUS FREE SPIRIT, ANTI-CENSORSHIP SPOKESMODEL AND CHAMPION OF THE FEMALE ORGASM THAT SOME OF US BELIEVED

BY MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Linda Lovelace, star of Deep Throat, was a better actress, apparently, than anyone gave her credit for.

According to Lovelace, a new dramatic biography of the late porn star, the performer was anything but the libidinous free spirit, anti-censorship spokesmodel and champion of the female orgasm that some of us believed — or, more accurately, wanted — her to be.

Lovelace’s fame exploded with the 1972 release of an hourlong featurette showcasing her prodigious skill and appetite for oral sex.

Instead, according to Lovelace, the actress was a naive victim of psychological manipulation and outright physical abuse by her husband, Chuck Traynor, who coerced her into doing the movie, which went on to make $600 million — not to mention cinematic history — for the paltry sum of $1,250.

OK, so none of this is exactly news.

Lovelace, who’s nicely played by Amanda Seyfried here, published a memoir in 1980 detailing all of these charges.

It’s telling, though, that even then the publishers of her book, Ordeal, found it so hard to believe her so-called change of heart that they made her undergo a polygraph test to prove she wasn’t lying about performing under duress. (She passed, as shown in the film.)

It’s also telling that Inside Deep Throat, a well-received 2005 documentary looking at the cultural impact of the 1972 film, spent most of its energy examining the role of Deep

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Amanda Seyfried in Lovelace, a new dramatic biography about the late porn star.

Throat — and, by extension, Lovelace — in the sexual revolution, giving only scant attention to her allegations.

So maybe we need to be reminded: Porn kills.

Do you think that assessment is a bit harsh? Lovelace hands out the handkerchiefs well before it gets to the point where it takes note of its namesake’s untimely death from injuries sustained in a 2002 car accident.

Its maudlin third act mars what is, for much of the film, a pretty nuanced and well-acted biopic, as well as something of

a cultural critique.

Seyfried deserves most of the praise, capturing a sense of Lovelace, who was born Linda Boreman, as a real, complex individual, and not merely as an object of fantasy.

Peter Sarsgaard is also excellent as the creepy and charming Traynor, a hippie loser who is alternately bullying and needy (and whose sexual obsessions led him to marry another porn star, Marilyn Chambers, after he divorced Lovelace).

The rest of the cast is, for

the most part, perfectly adequate, letting their bell-bottomed leisure suits and perms do most of the acting.

Chris Noth, Hank Azaria, Wes Bentley, Eric Roberts and Bobby Cannavale play porn-industry types with an appropriate squirt of Brylcreemed sleaze, yet James Franco is woefully miscast as a young, lizard-like Hugh Hefner.

Adam Brody makes a fun Harry Reems, Lovelace’s goofy co-star, yet Robert Patrick and Sharon Stone are even better as Lovelace’s Catholic parents.

In Lovelace, Dad and Mom are,

respectively, tortured and torturing.

Thankfully, there’s not terribly much in the way of psychological analysis. In the eyes of the movie, at least, Lovelace didn’t make Deep Throat as a way of compensating for Daddy withholding his love.

The most interesting thing about Lovelace isn’t its cast, but its structure.

It starts by showing Linda as an impressionable, typically rebellious Florida teen, and follows her up through the making of Deep Throat, which was shot in about a week.

It initially tells this story the way the world chose to believe it: as a tale of an accidental sexual revolution, characterized by taboo-busting high spirits.

But then it backtracks and starts all over again, telling that same story a second time, only now as a tawdry melodrama of a battered woman.

On this second pass, Traynor is less playboy than psychopath and Lovelace is less a champion of sexual agency than a pitiful rape victim.

It’s an effective, if slightly sneaky, way of holding up for ridicule the collective — and, quite frankly, impossible — male fantasy that we, as a society, seemed to have swallowed when it comes to the enduring myth of Deep Throat.

Two and a half stars. R. Contains sex, nudity, drug use, violence and obscenity. 92 minutes.

Ratings Guide: Four stars masterpiece, three stars very good, two stars OK, one star poor, no stars waste of time.

Michael O’Sullivan writes for The Washington Post

Karen Black remembered for iconic movie roles Karen Black, the prolific actress who appeared in more than 100 movies and was featured in such counterculture favourites as Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces and Nashville, has died in Los Angeles.

Black’s husband, Stephen Eckelberry, says the actress died Thursday from complications from cancer. She was 74.

Known for her full lips and thick, wavy hair that seemed to change colour from film to film, Black often portrayed women who were quirky, troubled or threatened. Her breakthrough was as a prostitute who takes LSD with Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in 1969’s Easy Rider, the hippie classic that helped get her the role of Rayette Dipesto, a waitress who dates — and is mistreated by — an upper-class dropout played

by Jack Nicholson in 1970’s Five Easy Pieces.

Cited by The New York Times as a “pathetically appealing vulgarian,” Black’s performance won her an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe Award.

She would recall that playing Rayette really was acting: The well-read, cerebral Black, raised in a comfortable Chicago suburb, had little in common with her relatively simple-minded character.

“If you look through the eyes of Rayette, it looks nice, really beautiful, light, not heavy, not serious. A very affectionate woman who would look upon things with love, and longing,” Black told Venice Magazine in 2007. “A completely uncritical person, and in that sense, a beautiful person. When (director) Bob Rafelson called me to his office to discuss MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 – 7 PM the part he said, ‘Karen, “MAINSTAGE” RED DEER COLLEGE ART CENTRE I’m worried you can’t Tickets at The Black Knight Ticket Centre at the Black Knight Inn. play this role because Call 403-755-6626 (1-800-661-8793) or www.bkticketcentre.ca you’re too smart.’ I said MAKES A GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFT www.redgreen.com ‘Bob, when you call “Action,” I will stop thinking, because that’s how GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER Rayette is.’ ” 357-37400 HWY 2, RED DEER COUNTY 403-348-2357 In 1971, Black starred SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 9, 2013 with Nicholson again TO THURSDAY AUGUST 15, 2013 in Drive, He Said, which ELYSIUM (14A) (GORY VIOLENCE) NO PASSES 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Nicholson also directed.

FRI,SUN-THURS 2:35, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; SAT 12:00, 2:35, THE HEAT (14A) (CRUDE COARSE LANGUAGE) FRIOver the next few years, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 TUE 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; WED 4:30, 10:10; THURS 4:30 she worked with such top DESPICABLE ME 2 (G) FRI,SUN-THURS 1:55; SAT THE CONJURING (14A) (DISTURBING 11:30 actors and directors as CONTENT,FRIGHTENING SCENES) FRI-THURS 4:40, DESPICABLE ME 2 3D (G) FRI,SUN-THURS 4:25, 10:25 Richard Benjamin (Port7:15, 9:50; SAT 1:55, 4:25, 7:15, 9:50 KICK-ASS 2 () NO PASSES THURS 7:45, noy’s Complaint), Robert PACIFIC RIM 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG 10:20 Redford and Mia Farrow CHILDREN,VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES) FRI2 GUNS (14A) (VIOLENCE) FRI,SUN-TUE 2:10, 4:45, SAT,MON-THURS 1:40, 7:25; SUN 7:25 7:25, 10:05; SAT 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05; WED(The Great Gatsby) and TURBO (G) FRI,SUN-THURS 2:00; SAT 11:40, 2:00 THURS 2:10, 4:30, 7:25, 10:05 Charlton Heston (Airport THE SMURFS 2 3D (G) FRI-SAT,WED-THURS 2:05, WE’RE THE MILLERS (14A) (CRUDE COARSE 1975). She was nominated 4:35, 7:20, 9:55; SUN-TUE 4:35, 7:20, 9:55 LANGUAGE,SEXUAL CONTENT) NO PASSES FRI,MON-TUE 2:25, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20; SAT 11:50, 2:25, THE SMURFS 2 (G) SAT 11:35; SUN-TUE 2:05 for a Grammy Award af5:00, 7:40, 10:20; SUN,THURS 1:55, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20; PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (PG) ter writing and performWED 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 (FRIGHTENING SCENES) NO PASSES ing songs for Nashville, WE’RE THE MILLERS (14A) (CRUDE COARSE FRI-THURS 2:15 LANGUAGE,SEXUAL CONTENT) STAR & STROLLERS in which she played a PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 3D (PG) SCREENING, NO PASSES WED 1:00 (FRIGHTENING SCENES) NO PASSES country singer in Robert PLANES (G) NO PASSES FRI,SUN-THURS FRI-THURS 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 Altman’s 1975 ensemble 2:20; SAT 11:55, 2:20 GROWN UPS 2 (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG PLANES 3D (G) NO PASSES FRI-THURS 4:50, epic. Black also starred CHILDREN,CRUDE CONTENT) FRI,SUN-WED 2:30, 7:10, 9:40 5:15, 7:55, 10:25; SAT 12:05, 2:30, 5:15, 7:55, 10:25; as a jewel thief in Alfred DADDY DAY CARE (G) SAT 11:00 THURS 2:30, 5:15, 10:25 Hitchcock’s last movie, THE WOLVERINE (14A) (VIOLENCE) FRI-THURS SOME LIKE IT HOT () SUN 12:45; WED 7:00 Family Plot, released in 1:00 RIFFTRAX LIVE: STARSHIP TROOPERS () THE WOLVERINE 3D (14A) (VIOLENCE) FRI-THURS THURS 7:00 1976.

musical Missouri Waltz and A View of the Heart, a one-woman show in which she starred.

Black was born Karen Ziegler and grew up in Park Ridge, Ill. Her father was a sales executive and violinist, her mother the children’s novelist Elsie Reif Zeigler. By grade school, she already knew she wanted to be an actress and at age 15, she enrolled in Northwestern University to study drama. By the early 1960s, she had moved to New York; made her film debut, in The Prime Time; and had married Charles Black, whose last name she kept even though they were together only for a short time.

She studied acting under Lee Strasberg and through the ’60s worked offBroadway and in television, including

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Actress Karen Black, shown in 2009, died on Thursday at age 74, after battling cancer.

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I said, ‘Oh, you mean “keenly perceptive?’ ‘Yes.’ So I got him this huge, goldembossed dictionary that said ‘DictionHarry,’ at the end of the shoot.”

The actress would claim that her career as an A-list actress was ruined

by The Day of the Locust, a troubled 1975 production of the Nathanael West novel that brought her a Golden Globe nomination but left Black struggling to find quality roles. By the end of the ’70s, she was appearing in television and in low-budget productions. Black received strong reviews in 1982 as a transsexual in Altman’s Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. But despite working constantly over the next 30 years, she was more a cult idol than a major Hollywood star.

Her credits included guest appearances on such TV series as Law & Order and Party of Five and enough horror movies, notably Trilogy of Terror, that a punk band named itself The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black.

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HOROSCOPES Saturday, Aug. 10 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Justin Theroux, 42; Antonio Banderas, 53; Rosanna Arquette, 54 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon’s passage through graceful Libra will put an emphasis on most of our vital relationships. Tact and diplomacy can go a long way today. In addition, the universe is suggesting that our initiative spirits are quite high today. We will enjoy a good competition and some adventurous experiences.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, you will develop a greater need to asset your needs in terms of security and finances.

Your self-worth will depend ultimately upon your true evaluation of your merits and what constitutes your whole as a safety net. Material goods will highlight big on your list this year and the desire to acquire something luxurious as well.

ASTRO Splurge yourself!

DOYNA ARIES (March 21-April 19): You see yourself through your partner’s eyes. Their behaviour mimics your true state of mind and feelings.

Avoid being too clingy over your heart’s desire as you may fall prey to your own needs. Sporadic behaviour will not provoke others in a healthy way. Remain put.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your feet well-planted on the ground and remain realistic about your relationships expectations. Illusion can easily lead you towards disappointment now if you let in partners that prove to be dishonest and those that donít live up to your standards.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Finish tasks or household obligations early in the day and enjoy the remaining of your time off. Once you free yourself from the comforts of your home, you will seek excitement and indulging in life’s little pleasures.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may feel receptive to other’s feelings today, but you may not feel the same in return. A sense that you’re being ignored or simply lonely may suddenly wrap your emotions up and make you keep your thoughts to yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will find the necessary tools which will open up a whole new world for you. Optimism and a sense of initiation will make you more active and engaged when it comes to pursuing your dreams and wishes. Your day to day life becomes highly active and stimulating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may experience certain blockages or difficulty in growth when it comes to expanding the paths of your destiny. Luckily, you do not lack the spirit that works really hard in pursuing your chosen vocation. Keep

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may want to keep your thoughts to yourself, but as the day unfolds you will regain the power to carry on through the day. Core partnerships may not respond to your needs as fast or as lovingly as you wished.

Avoid codependent type situations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Moodiness and restlessness may affect you spiritually and health wise. Do not try to accomplish more than your power allows you to as you risk losing some of your vitality. Practice some soul healing techniques.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Professional matters are waiting for you in the beginning of the day and later on, you will be looking for reasons to celebrate just anything amongst your closest friends. Your positive and highly spirited nature will rise. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The need to regain a sense of independence and your personal freedom will strongly mark your day. Your understanding level with others will reach new heights. You will feel reassured by this sense of stability.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are itching to start a new creative project or endeavour after which you have carefully examined its financial picture. Your mind is racing in full gear and you are quite enthusiastic to let your creative juices flow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): As the day starts, you will feel a certain void in your heart marked by the lack of being in someone’s presence. Do not commit yourself to anyone due to the fear of feeling lonely. Donít let your emotions depend on someone else’s approval.

Sunday, August 11 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Chris Hemsworth, 30; Anna Gunn, 45; Embeth Davidtz, 48 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Accommodating Libra will meet some obstacles today due to some uncooperative forces from Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto. Striving to get that balance will prove to be twice harder than usually. The sky is simply testing our patience through karmic life lessons. Mercury is also disobliging Saturn, which is signalling a tendency towards dark thoughts and pessimistic view on life. On a more positive note, the Sun’s presence allows us to pursue our goals with ease and greater clarity.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, the easier you embrace change and a disrupted routine, the easier it will be for you to handle almost anything coming your way this year. Your ideas are likely to change quite often and sporadically. One day you will ponder over an idea and the next day you will change to a completely different one. Keep an open mind.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Deep down inside you there’s an agitated soul that wants to rebel against imposed restriction and perhaps, there might also be a domestic turmoil. Your marital partner or a counsellor might not react as anticipated.

Slow down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are luckier than ever in

romantic pursuits. You may receive faster than anticipated developments in terms of the evolution of your love affair.

You are both motivated to pursue this relationship even if that means taking on a few risks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may receive upsetting news concerning your health or you may experience a delay in your project that may discourage you. Do not forget that a close friend of yours has your back and will always be there for you when you need them most.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are feeling a strong push-pull force acting against your will. Managing a calm life and believing that you are somewhat disconnected from your own family ties may prove too hard to handle. The sky will make you feel temporarily estranged at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Instead of arguing who is right and who is wrong, leave your opponent’s zone in polite terms. After all, it’s what you gain and not what you have to prove that will count most for now. Expect some drastic changes in your routine and go with the flow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Financial losses or unexpected expenses might shake your feathers. Realizing that what you own might be easily lost puts you in an unsettle predisposition. If you have a emergency saving account, add up to your blessing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If there is anyone that knows how to master a one-on-one confrontation, that is certainly you. You will also have some clues on how to sharp all the hard edges between you and a significant one. Emotional self-reliance becomes more of a necessity to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are prone to introspective thoughts as you withdraw yourself from the external world.

You may encounter some unexpected occurrences that could make you troubled leaving you in more disarray.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Not everyone’s advice could be welcomed by you today. Everyone’s entitled to their share of opinion, but today, some may try to impose them onto you quite forcefully. Focus on your money issues more profoundly for now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Should you encounter possible career opportunities or a chance for advancement, weight carefully your options. Spur-on-the-moment decisions seem unwise for now. Verify and illuminate on the available information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your opportunity for growth may induce you into a variety of thoughts and ideas. Stick to what feels right and don’t accept anything at face value. Try to live in the moment without getting carried away by unrealistic fantasies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful what you share with another person or whom you are lending your money.

You may not see this cash or loan returned to you and you might be left in disarray. Better play safe than be sorry.

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We sought help in many places, worked hard, cried a lot, accepted a lot and forgave a lot. We decided we wanted to be reunited more than revenge or payback. We have become joyful, supportive, more understanding and loving.

Sex is not resolved — none so far this century. She “doesn’t want to be bothered.”

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Dear Annie: I have been attending meetings of a wonderful craft group each week. Women sit at tables of five to 12 to work on their current projects and chat. It is a lovely way to spend a few hours.

The problem is with a new lady who recently joined our table. She is very nice, and we enjoy her conversation, but her breath is enough to knock me over. I thought the first week that it was simply something she had eaten that day, but the next week was just as bad.

None of us knows her well enough to feel comfortable saying anything. I have considered slipping an anonymous note into her craft bag, but am not sure what it would say. We don’t want to make her feel unwelcome, but sitting next to MITCHELL her is torture. What should I & SUGAR do? — Holding My Breath Dear Holding: Please don’t write an anonymous note.

She will feel terrible and worry that every person she sees is the one who wrote it.

At your next meeting, bring some breath mints.

Put one in your mouth, saying that you get so dry, you worry about your breath, and then offer one to all the other members at your table. (Don’t say, “Would you like one?”

Say, “Please take one.” It’s also possible the woman has some kind of gastrointestinal disorder or dental problem that makes this a more difficult issue for her. But nonetheless, keeping mints or water handy should help. If not, it would be a kindness to take her aside privately and tell her the truth.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Loveless and Discouraged,” who had cheated on his wife for 20 years and finally made amends and turned his life around.

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Within the bones of even the dowdiest room (below) there are often salvageable aspects, dilapidated domestic detritus that can be reworked to create a wonderfully enlivened feel (above).

From junky to funky WITH AN UPCYCLING MANDATE We love the (often less-than) subtle craft of reinvention.

If you watched our upcycling special on HGTV a couple of weeks back — and read our companion column, prior to broadcast, in these very pages — you’ll know we love rescuing dilapidated furniture whenever we possibly can.

You see we’ve always been canny with our spend but, these days, with the overall financial climate as fragile as it is, it makes even more sense to think about the economy when planning any refurbishment — no matter how big or small.

Prior to Colin and Justin’s street swap hitting the airwaves, we weren’t able to reCOLIN & veal a full ‘before’ and ‘after.’

JUSTIN Now that our show has been broadcast, we can reveal the magic. And here she is, in all her simple glory!

Quite the transformation, huh? We’ve said it before: within the bones of even the dowdiest room there are often salvageable aspects, dilapidated domestic detritus that can be reworked to create a wonderfully enlivened feel.

This observed, there’s little point chopping and changing unless you truly know how you want your dream scheme to feel.

Rushing in with abandon won’t deliver optimal results.

But whereas a composed approach to redesign (and the research of styles you like) will tempt ‘appropriate’ reworking of your inner sanctum.

Chatting with our clients Bonnie and Ritchie to asses decorative options, Bonnie admitted that her living room’s purple paint had all the allure of a thrombosis.

Sure, she and her hubby liked it many moons past . . . but today?

Not even Prince, champion of all things purple, would approve. ‘Purple Rain? ‘ More like purple pain. If — ahem — you ask us.

And as we created a new scheme with whisper grey bones and pops of pink, Bonnie purred approval as her hubby nodded in joyous agreement. “Do anything,” they chimed, “to lighten the space.”

And at this, we breathed more easily.

“Declutter,” they suggested, “and while you’re at it, rearrange and reinvent. Yup, transmogrify everything in your path.”

Blimey! In a considered attempt to show commitment, our erstwhile pair plundered the English language of almost every verb pertaining to the magical craft of upcycling.

And so we set to work.

Settled around our magical Scottish cauldron, we concocted the perfect recipe for our eager Canadian clients.

Adding custom wallpaper to our bubbling pot started the re-balance as did new upholstery, custom rugs and a reworked fireplace anchored, each side, by plate scapes assembled from Bonnie’s collection of ceramics.

Here’s the spell in greater detail:

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Re-colour To obliterate the varicose vein purple, we opted for cheap-as-chips big box store white latex.

The budget paint makes a perfect undercoat for top-layer quality paint.

For this project we used Para matte latex (para. com).

Matte is a particularly effective medium with which to minimize surface imperfections.

If you need a wipe-clean surface, satin will suffice though its finish may highlight bumps and scratches.

Accent wall We tend to be less about making overpowering statements and more about whispering design continuity on accent walls, using tonally connective wallpaper or paint.

Sometimes we’ll use off-the-shelf paper whereas other times we’ll whip up a CAD drawing and submit it to one of a growing number of specialist companies such as Advance Murals (advancemurals.com).

Flooring Fact: This house was immaculately maintained.

Sure, the colour scheme had been chosen in the dark (ouch!) but every surface, floor included, was in tiptop condition.

We simply cleaned and polished the floors to bring out their natural beauty.

Most rental stores stock orbital floor polishers and, for around $100, you’ll soon boast the best wood gleam on the street.

Rug Floors these days are considered a ‘fifth wall’ and the market has grown to satisfy a burgeoning demand for covering options.

The downside to this, however, is that some price points have accelerated quickly.

This observed, we often have to be extra creative when spend is limited and today’s solution is testament to that.

Assembling off cuts of same-pile density carpet (don’t even try to jigsaw using different variants; it simply won’t work) we created a large area rug with cream and grey bands.

If you possess good DIY skills, strong hands, stout cutting scissors and carpet tape you could attempt a project like this yourself.

But to achieve seamless results, we booked the

services of Carpet Mill (carpetmill.ca) who pulled together expert results.

More common is simply choosing ‘roll stock’ carpet, specifying size and then having it ‘whipped and bound’ with a retaining perimeter loop stitch. This service costs from $2 per linear foot —an 8-foot by 4-foot carpet’s perimeter would cost approximately $48 .

Heat bonding or taping sections will cost more, but the results can be gorgeous as today’s photography adeptly demonstrates.

Upholstery We knew that, with a good wind and a modicum of vision, our clients’ sofa could be saved. If you plan to re-upholster we have a world of advice: don’t.

We consider ourselves adept when it comes to most DIY chores but, when tackling re-upholstery, our efforts always seem to end up resembling pitchers mitts or

Egyptian mummies Seriously. Short of tacking on fabric to flat-faced dining chairs, everything else is better left to the pros.

For this project we engaged ciaosofadesigns. com and specified fabrics from robertallendesign. com who carry the finest range of material in North America.

Fireplace reversion The dark-painted finish was overpowering so, as simple correction, we wielded our brushes. Having selected a grey tone that complemented the room, we applied several coats of eggshell paint, again from Para.

As usual we recommend sanding lightly between coats.

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STYLING: Carefully selected accessories Final styling As ever, last minute propping and an armoury of carefully selected accessories completed our vision.

Weeding out the best from Bonnie’s collection of plates and dishes gave us everything we needed to build two vignettes.

These were hung above dark oak consoles, surfaces we created by sawing a discarded dining table in half and fastening to the wall using

L brackets.

Their living room wonderfully reap-

pointed, Bonnie and Ritchie promise to maintain it exactly as you see it today.

And d’you know what? Seeing the joy on their faces as we revealed the post reno result, we think they’ll keep their word.

As Bonnie said, stifling tears and clinging to her husbands arm: “It’s almost like you got inside our heads to give us exactly what we needed.”

And with this we were gone, our clients seal of approval still ringing in our ears. But of course our neverending quest continues: that being to champion and improve Canada’s most style-free homes. One desperate room at a time.

It’s a big job, of course, but someone has to do it!

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Plates and dishes gave us everything needed to build two vignettes.

‘Double’ outside space with outdoor mirror Question: We live in a townhouse with a small back deck that gets lots of sun.

We enjoy it all summer long as a quiet spot to relax — it’s just big enough to have a few friends drop by for a BBQ. Have you any ideas for making the space look bigger?

Answer: I discovered a brilliant idea a few weeks ago when I peeked into my neighbour’s garden.

He’s a big rugby player, but deep down obviously has a great sense of style — my kind of guy.

Mirrors have always been one of the best solutions for making small spaces look larger.

My friend has mirrored one garden wall. (You can use exterior grade mirrored glass or plastic backed mirDEBBIE ror.)

Lattice panels sit in front TRAVIS of the mirror, giving the impression that you are looking through the lattice into more garden.

It doubles the space. Very clever!

Luke Brown took this photo so I could share the look.

Old ladders rest against the walls; flower boxes and ivy decorate the lattice and metal flower pots are stacked up on the ladders.

The table is also an easy project — a piece of plywood covered in a sheet of bendable metal rests on two wrought iron bases that have been spray painted red.

Benches are space-savers too, and suit the casual nature of the garden.

Try the magic mirror trick, and enjoy the rest of the summer.

Question: We have bought a 30-year-old condo for retirement and plan to fix it up nicely but do not want to put so much of our budget into tearing out the popcorn ceilings.

Is there an alternative? The ceilings are low except for the cathedral ceiling in the living room.

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Answer: I wish that I had a magical answer for you, but I’ve yet to discover one.

Popcorn ceilings have haunted decorators and homeowners ever since they were blasted on as an inexpensive way to cover up a ceiling, especially when there were cracks and imperfections to hide.

Removing the popcorn is messy and you will have to patch and plaster to get a smooth surface for paint.

Or apply wallpaper designed for ceilings.

You can paint over the popcorn to freshen it up.

Use a split foam roller to get into all the nooks and crannies.

If you decide to change the look, the most reasonable option is to apply ceiling tiles over the popcorn.

Check your area home renovation store and the internet for Styrofoam or metal ceiling tiles.

They come in a variety of patterns and are paintable. You could also have plywood planks installed for the cathedral ceiling, again easy to paint.

Question: We remodeled our kitchen 15 years ago and still like our solid surface countertops and light wood cabinetry.

However, we would like to add something fresh and new.

Would glass tiles on the backsplash work with this type of coun-

tertop?

Answer: Glass tiles come in so many sizes and colours now that you can devise any pattern you choose in the space you have.

Since your countertop and cabinetry are both solid colours, here’s an opportunity to build in some interesting texture.

A multi-coloured 1’ glass tile combination in shades of mocha, coffee and cream would create a modern and fresh focal point, and add sparkle to

rarily clamp them down to your workbench as a pair to immobilize them, then drive the screws home and release the clamp.

That’s it.

Instant joint assembly without the need for glue to dry.

In fact, you don’t even need glue at all, though you can go ahead and put it on if it makes you feel better.

In addition to jigs for drilling pocket holes, special clamps are available for holding pieces of wood together while pocket screws are driven.

It’s pretty easy to succeed, and that’s why I like the system so much.

Is there a catch?

Yes. The angled holes that are an unavoidable part of pocket screw joinery are pretty ugly.

You can buy angled dowels made especially to plug these holes, but the results still don’t

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Driving pocket screws to complete the joint. The screw holes in this application are on the back of this face frame, hidden from view in the completed project. look as clean and classic as completely hidden biscuits or dowel joints.

This is why I restrict my use of pocket hole joints to areas that won’t be seen after assembly.

It’s easy to do as long as you keep it in mind as you work.

It’s never been easier to make simple woodworking part of your life.

The rewards are real and the skills and tools you are simple to find and easy master.

Steve Maxwell, syndicated home improvement and woodworking columnist, has shared his DIY tips, how-to videos and product reviews since 1988.

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If you’re building a floor cabinet, a bookcase, a set of kitchen cabinets or a run of frame-andpanel wainscoting, your design will probably include face frames.

These are horizontal and vertical pieces of wood joined together in rectangular shapes.

Face frames usually define a door or shelf opening, and assembling them is the perfect application for pocket screws.

Dowel or biscuit joints work fine here too, but they demand considerably more set-up, clamping, assembly time and skill.

Pocket joints help enormously with lots of other woodworking and fancy trim applications, too.

Wherever two pieces of wood meet and need to stay together, pocket screws make it easy.

I used the system extensively to build a set of box newel staircase railings and they come up again and again in furniture projects made by people I work with.

Since pocket holes are drilled on one side of the joint only, evening up mating pieces of wood before assembly isn’t restricted in any way.

Just push the parts together anyway you want, align them perfectly with your fingertips, tempo-

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Steve built this staircase newel post almost entirely with pocket screws. The dozens of angled holes are all located in hidden places.

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Pocket hole jig in action. The angled holes accept screws that hold the completed joint together.

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ROBERTSON Douglas Allan 1955 - 2013 Douglas Allan Robertson of Red Deer passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan on December 10, 1955.

Douglas will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Jack and Maudie; two brothers, Tom (Melody) and Gord of Red Deer and his s i s t e r, W e n d y ( L i o n e l ) Romanchuk of Elk Point, Alberta, as well as by his niece, Tammy (Howard) and their tiny daughter Chloe; two nephews, Trent (Jamie) of Lloydminster and Robbie of Red Deer and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Douglas was predeceased by his brother Greg. In Doug’s honour, a Funeral Service will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Don Hennig officiating. Interment will take place at Red Deer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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DELANEY Jean Jan. 15, 1933 - Aug. 6, 2013 It is with immense sadness that Jean’s family announces her peaceful passing on the morning of August 6th, 2013.

Beatrice Jean was born in Innisfail, AB on January 15, 1933 to Bill and Ivy Lewis, and was raised on the family farm with her brothers, Jim, Bob and George, in Spruceview, AB. After completing her education, Jean joined the RCAF where she met and married Bill Delaney.

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Her loss has left an immense hole in our family and she will be truly missed. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Ivy and Bill, her brothers Bob and Jim, and her beloved son, Keith. Jean’s family would like to convey a special thank you to Wendy Parcels, who cared for Jean throughout her sickness. Your love, kindness and care for Jean made this journey easier for all of us.

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invite friends to share our 50th Anniversary & Vow Renewal Saturday, August 17, 2013, 3 pm at St. Leonards on the Hill 4241-44 Street.

Tea to follow. In lieu of cards please make a small donation to STARS.

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Caregivers/ Aides

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LIVE IN CAREGIVER FOR 49 yr. old F, exc. living cond., 403-346-3179 P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle.

403-348-5456 or 403-505-7846 RELIEF CAREGIVER FOR memory challenged F, 10 am. Sat. 10 am. Sun. 403-346-3179

Clerical

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309-3300

You are invited to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of

Boyd & Edna Oborne

Saturday, August 17, 2013 Open House and Dance 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive, Red Deer, AB

FULL TIME ADMIN ASSISTANT 3 Month Contract Position, with possibility of becoming full time. Candidate must be available to start immediately. The right person must have strong people skills, be highly organized and detail oriented. Strong office and computer experience is required. Duties include; order desk, paperwork management and reception cover. If you enjoy the challenges of a fast paced working environment and like to work hard and have fun, then please apply to info@chandlerconsulting .net or fax 343-6874.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 D5

(Temporary-Maternity leave.)

Family-owned business in Red Deer is looking for a self-motivated individual, with strong communication skills and a good work ethic. Duties include answering and assisting customers over the phone, daily accounting, maintaining employee files, and assisting the Management Team with clerical and administrative requirements at multi-locations within Red Deer. Must have own transportation.

Health/Dental Benefit Plan is available. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, and experience with Microsoft Excel is an asset. Your advanced people skills and organizational acumen will make you an excellent candidate.

Please email resume with references to timhire@telus.net Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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AURORA DENTAL GROUP Sylvan Lake, is looking for F/T TREATMENT COORDINATOR Must be avail. some evenings.

Min. 2 years exp.

Email resume to: sylvanlake@adental.ca

RECEPTIONIST for Hygiene Department req’d.

Please drop off resumes to Associate Dental, Attn.

Corinne or fax 403-347-2133 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

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ADAM & EVE UNISEX REQ’S P/T / F/T HAIR CUTTING PERSONNEL. Above average earnings.

Submit resume in person at Parkland Mall.

F/T LICENSED HAIR STYLIST on a chair rental basis.

Apply to The Attic Unisex Hair Design, Main Street, Stettler or call 403-742-2701 NEW IMPRESSIONS SALON & SPA Seeking F/T preferred Licensed Hair Stylist Drop off resume to 190 Northey Ave.

Janitorial

770

CCCSI is hiring sanitation workers for the afternoon and evening shifts. Get paid weekly, $14.22/hr.

Call 403-348-8440 or fax 403-348-8463

Medical

790

CHEERFUL P/T Receptionist for intermittent shifts incl., most wknds.

Must be a multi tasker w/good mobility. Fax resume to 403-314-5307

Oilfield

800

CEDA INTERNATIONAL is currently looking for EXPERIENCED LABOURERS AND OPERATORS for PERMANENT roles based out of Red Deer.

We are able to provide work year-round.

Please send your resume to: jobs@cedagroup.com

Oilfield

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: sharon@fluidexperts.com PLACE an ad in Central Alber ta LIFE and reach over 100,000 potential buyers. 309-3300.

Oilfield

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Successful candidate must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, H2S, First Aid, be available to work some evenings/weekends/overtime as necessary, and travel out of town. Responsibilities to include repair, grease, and torque service valves/related equipment, as well as correctly complete work orders and safety documentation.

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No phone calls please.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

HSE COORDINATOR Blackfalds, AB

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

Ferus manages Liquid and Compressed Natural Gas production, transportation, storage and vaporization services, providing our customers with a secure, safe and efficient energy supply. www.ferus.ca Ferus requires a Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Coordinator to join our team. This position is based in our Blackfalds office with some travel required. The ideal candidate will have a history or knowledge of transportation and chemical safety. A thorough knowledge of the specialized needs of LNG and CNG is preferred but not required. The selected incumbent must also be able to assist with training, program development and emergency situations, both in production and transportation.

You should possess excellent communication skills, written and verbal, combined with a minimum of one year of experience in quality, training or compliance. You must meet DOT requirements for criminal background and drug screening. This position requires flexibility in scheduling as there are periodic times when on call, weekend and evening work will be required.

You must have the ability to work independently as well as on a team. The selected candidate will have experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially be familiar with the use of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A basic knowledge of the following is an asset: OHS, Dangerous Goods, WHMIS, CSA Standards, IRP’s, Pressure Vessels as well as applicable industry related training (H2S, PST and First Aid).

Key Responsibilities • Focus on LNG and CNG safety and compliance • Ensure operations are in compliance with all provincial, state, federal, environmental, safety and hazardous waste regulations • Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure employees and/or contractors are in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations • Conduct post incident investigations and reports • Create and review policies and procedures • Conduct training sessions • Prepare safety presentations for internal and external use • Maintain current knowledge of all applicable standards, regulations and industry trends

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please email your resume by August 31st, 2013 to humanresources@ferus.ca or fax 1-888-879-6125.

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Day/Night Supervisors & Assistants.

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To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

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D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013

Reporting to the Sales Supervisor, you will be an integral part of the Sales Team and be responsible for building client relationships and pursuing the Reservoir Fluid Services needs of existing and prospective oil and gas clients in Central Alberta. As a Technical Field Sales Representative you must have strong interpersonal skills and be driven to provide exceptional customer service in a team environment.

A technical diploma or degree in chemical or petroleum technology is desired. Related sales, laboratory or industry experience would be an asset for this position.

When submitting resume, please reference ‘34 Sales’.

Deadline August 16, 2013 Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter indicating this position to: Core Laboratories, 2810 - 12th Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7P7, fax to (403) 250-4048 or email: ps.calgary. recruiting@corelab.com We thank all applicants for their interest in Core Laboratories but we can only respond to those we wish to interview.

No phone calls please.

Innisfail Insurance Services Ltd.

PROVIDENCE Trucking Inc Is now hiring experienced

Winch truck operator (heavy haul) Swamper (with Class 1 license)

All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. We offer exceptional wages and benefits for exceptional people. Fax resume and abstract to 403-314-2340 or email to safety@ providencetrucking.ca RIG WORK

VACUUM/WATER TRUCK OPERATORS NEEDED Scheduled days off.

Fax resume & drivers abstract to 403-786-9915

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 TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced operators Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com fax 403-844-2148

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All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits.

Please include 2 work reference names and numbers.

Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please.

UFA Rocky Mountain House Currently seeking Full & Part Time Must be able to Truck Drivers Provide own work truck Benefits Offered Fax Leadership and Super- Resume to 403-845-7903 visory skills- mentor OR Email to and train crew dmatthews89@yahoo.com Strong Computer Skills Operate 5000psi 10,000 psi (sweet and Professionals Sour wells) Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures LOOKING for massage Assist in Rig in and Rig therapist to work within a out of equipment Chiropractic Clinic in Tr a v e l t o a n d f r o m Lacombe. Call 782-7771 locations across Western Central Alberta’s Largest Canada Car Lot in Classifieds REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS:

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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.

PROFLO is currently hiring

Production Testing Assistants

Candidates must have H2S, First Aid, PST &/or CSTS & willing to work away from base for extended periods of time.

We offer competitive wages, a great health & dental benefit plan & safety bonuses.

Email: info@proflo.net or fax: 403-341-4588 or drop off at 8006 Edgar Industrial Ave.

R A TRACER

an oilfield radioactive tracing company req’s an RSO for its Red Deer area operations. Qualified applicants can email their resume to: scottk@ratracer.ca

Professionals

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is accepting applications for LICENSED BROKER, Level 2 status commercial experience an asset, full or part time dependant upon the applicants experience.

The successful candidate must be a self-motivated professional, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must enjoy working in a very busy team oriented environment. Salary to commensurate with experience. Please forward resumes to: Carol Peterson Box 6039 Innisfail, AB T4G 1S7 Fax: 403- 227-3910 cpeterson@ innisfailinsurance.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

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Restaurant/ Hotel

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DINO’S TAKE OUT LOOKING FOR EXP’D P/T AND F/T DELIVERY DRIVER. Please apply in person w/resume to: 130, 3121 49 AVE. Red Deer FRATTERS Speakeasy Venue is looking for an experienced chef/cook & front end mgr. Competitive wages,great atmosphere.

Stop in 1-5 weekdays or email at info@fratters.com 5114 - 48 ST. LUAU Investments Ltd. (O/A Tim Hortons) FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR 1 yr previous experience.

F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) Must be avail. weekends $13.00 per hour 4217 - 50 Ave. 6721 - 50 Ave. 7111 - 50 Ave. timhire@telus.net LUAU Investments Ltd. (O/A Tim Hortons) Food Counter Attendant F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) Must be avail. weekends $11.00 per hour.

4217 - 50 Ave. 6721 - 50 Ave. 7111 - 50 Ave. timhire@telus.net

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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER Competition # 13-143

Restaurant/ Hotel

RAMADA INN & SUITES REQUIRES ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred.

Only serious inquiries apply.

Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

Sales & Distributors

Your dedication and professionalism combined with enthusiasm for the field of child and youth care will assist you in supporting our clients in gaining life skills and encouraging growth. You are an effective role model with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Your attention to detail and organization skills allow you to write comprehensive reports in an effective and timely manner. You are both willing and able to perform personal care, light household chores and be available to work varied shifts including, evenings and weekends.

You have a Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth Care or equivalent, and experience working with children and youth is preferred. A vehicle and valid Operator’s Licence is required for this rewarding position.

Location: Red Deer We offer flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment.

Police Information Check, Intervention Record Check and/ or summary of driving record are conditions of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate.

Please send resume, quoting the competition number 13-143 before August 14, 2013 to:

Catholic Charities Human Resources Office 4811- 49 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961

Internal/External Job Opportunity

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL AGE SERVICES Term Certain - One Year Position

Red Deer Child Care is currently seeking a positive and energetic individual to cover a one year leave for the upper-management position of Director of School Age Services. This salary range for this position is $27 - $30 per hour, paid by salary, and will be based on the education and experience of the candidate selected. Company benefits are available, including extended medical and dental benefits, and a company-matched RRSP plan.

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CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air technology and requires an

Outside Sales Rep

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

Teachers/ Tutors

840

Trades

850

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NOW HIRING G.M. Tech or ASEP. With good communications skill and work ethics to work with award winning G.M. dealership in Lacombe Alberta.

Good hrs & bonus. for production.

Training provided .

Apply to confidential email: bert.rumsey@telus.net

Previous retail management experience, preferably in a Bakery Department Certified Journeyman Baker an asset Forward resumes to sby1147villagemall@ sobeys.com or fax: (403) 347-4588 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

AUTOBODY JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

or equivalent skill level.

Required immed. Resume & references required.

Apply to 6758 52 Ave.

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Trades

850

Misc.

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Morrisroe 90 MAXWELL AVE. Aug. 9 & 10, 10-7. Antiques, household, shelving, clocks, furnishings and misc. items.

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For full details go to www.caunitedway.ca Real Pets, Real People, Real Passion For over 100 years, Nestle Purina PetCare Company has dedicated itself to creating innovative, nutritious products – all designed to enhance the well being of pets. Nestle Purina PetCare is the world’s largest producer of dry dog food and softmoist and dry cat foods, as well as being a leading producer of cat box filler in Canada and the United Sates. In Canada, Nestle Purina’s leading brands include Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Pro Plan, Purina One, Fancy Feast, Friskies and Purina MAXX.

We currently have a position available at our Innisfail, AB plant.

WAREHOUSE OPERATOR If you have a passion to succeed in a stimulating work environment with excellent wages and benefits we would like to hear from you. This position will be responsible for the movement of finished product through the distribution system while ensuring product integrity, and superior customer service.

As the successful candidate, you will have a minimum grade 12 education, forklift experience, and be able to work shift work.

Please send your resume to: Nestle Purina PetCare 5128 – 54th Street, Box 6160 Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S8 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 227-4245 E-mail: InnisfailHR@purina.nestle.com Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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Customer Service Warehouse Position HPC distributes industrial coatings and related supplies. The successful applicant will assist in tinting, color matching, stocking inventory, maintenance duties and customer service. A great work ethic is a must.

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CLASSIC HOMES LTD is now accepting resumes for JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER Full Time Hours. 3-4 yrs. exp. req’d. Provide references.

Must have Zoom Boom, First Aid, & Fall Arrest Certificates.

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United Way of Central Alberta

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

For an exciting career opportunity with a progressive • Guaranteed company, please send your Salary confidential resume to: • Group Rod Weik Benefits #1, 5105 - 76A Street Close • Profit Red Deer, Alberta. T4P 3M2 Sharing Fax to: (403) 314-2226 or Email: rweik@hpc.ca

www.ferus.com

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

CIRCULATION SERVICE RUNNER (Part-Time)

Do you:

• Want Extra Income

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Know the city well Possess a clean, valid drivers license Have a friendly attitude Enjoy customer service Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week)

As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to deliver newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers.

A delivery vehicle is provided.

Hours of shifts are: Morning shifts Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday shifts starting at 7:00 a.m.

Wednesday to Friday shifts starting at 1:00 p.m.

All shifts based on 4 hours and likely to run longer.

Submit resume, indicating “Service Runner Position”, along with your driver’s abstract immediately to: Human Resources Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Avenue Fax: 403-341-4772 Email: careers@reddeeradvocate.com 313496H3-15

40 ACKERAMAN CRES Fri. 9th 3-8, Sat. 10th 9-7, & Sun 11th. 2-6 Some furniture & lots of Misc.

Minimum 5 yrs. exp, work 7 days a week at least 12 hrs. a day, overtime and subsided pay. Please Fax: resume to 403-309-1944 or email to: info@tblconstruction.ca

Joffre Plant

Ferus is looking for a talented and reliable full time Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic with field compression experience to join our production team out of our Joffre facility. The ideal candidate must be able to work alone, with minimal supervision. They must be an open, honest team player and be willing to work with other trades.

The candidate will be responsible for: • Performing planned & breakdown maintenance; • Installing, troubleshooting & maintaining equipment based on manufacturer’s recommendations & specifications; • Conducting equipment inspections & detecting potential problems.

The candidate will require the following skills: • Millwright Journeyman Certificate; Interprovincial certificate preferred • Millwright/Heavy duty mechanic with field compression or plant experience • Basic computer skills; maintenance database knowledge preferred • A combination of other equivalences & experience may be considered • Occasional travel will be required Ferus offers competitive industry rates and an excellent benefits package, including a Group Savings Plan. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, Please email your resume by August 21st, 2013

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

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Busy road construction company looking for

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PROFESSIONAL

Anders Park

850

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

This posting will close Aug. 15, 2013. Interviews will be arranged for the week of Aug. 20 - 23. This position will start Oct. 2, 2013 for training purposes, and will end one year from when the permanent SAP Director goes on leave.

To apply please forward resumes to: Rob Elliot Email: relliot@reddeerchildcare.ca Phone: 403-347-7973 In Person: #2, 5571 - 45 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1L2 We thank all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.

Trades

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To: humanresources@ferus.com or fax 1-888-879-6125 Please reference: Ad #MW-JF-0713

The ideal applicant will possess: - Knowledge of Child Care regulation, policy and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

- Experience in supervising staff in a child care or other service-related setting.

- Education in Early Learning and Child Care or a related field.

- Knowledge in the Alberta Child Care Accreditation process and related funding streams.

- Human Resource management - knowledge of Labour Standards, Human Rights Regulation, etc.

- Ability to adapt and prioritize responsibilities in an unpredictable environment.

- Willingness to create and maintain to a team atmosphere within the department and with the entire management team.

- Knowledge of interpersonal skills in relating to others and varying personalities.

- Flexible and positive attitude, with a willingness to seek answers when unclear of an acceptable direction.

- Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

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Trades

Bakery Manager

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DANCE INSTRUCTOR Join our dynamic team and share your passion and love of dance with students of all ages and abilities.

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There is two part-time position for 24 hours per week Join us in leading the way and making a difference in the lives of children in care. As a Child and Youth Care Worker you will be responsible for a variety of duties including: evaluating the needs of clients, facilitating family contact and home visits, and maintaining medical records and appointments. Your ability to think creatively will drive you to develop household recreation and community access programs for children and youth. Building meaningful relationships with clients and members of the community make you an effective member of a team dedicated to client care.

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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.

Our Calgary location has an entry level opening for an energetic Technical Field Sales Representative to serve our clients in Central Alberta.

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CORE LABORATORIES Technical Field Service Sales Representative

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Oilfield

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 D7

850

Trades

GROWING COMPANY, TJ PAVING, needs employees with paving experience. Great Working Atmosphere. Email resume to: tjpaving@hotmail.com JOURNEYMAN H.D. MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. sales lot in Innisfail. Wage range $25. - $35/hr depending on exp. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email: bouvier9@telus.net LOCAL Construction Company now hiring experienced Dozer, Operators. Please fax resumes to 403-347-6296 LOOKING FOR APPRENTICE WELDERS Must be wiling to travel, work heights, have valid drivers licence. Email: tracous@yahoo.com NEEDED F/T Service Person for after sales service and set up of manufactured and modular home. Must have exp. in roofing, siding, flooring, drywall, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116 RETIRED Journeyman plumber req’d to do Live-n P/T apt. maintenance.

Phone Mike for details.

403-342-4923

860

Truckers/ Drivers

BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators.

We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net

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

Owner Operators

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

403-586-4558

TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113.00/mo.

ALSO Timberstone Way, Talson Pl., Thomas Pl., Thompson Cl., Trimble Cl., Traptow Cl. $200.00/mo.

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

SIGN FABRICATOR/ INSTALLER NEEDED Must have min. 3 years exp. & Class 5 license.

Computer/design skills an asset. Please apply by fax only to: 403-341-4014 STAINLESS STEEL PIPE WELDERS Required experience with (short circuit Mig) would Be an asset. Local shop work only, Great Rates Please email resume to info@dynamicprojects.ca or Fax: 403-340-3471

CLASS 1drivers req’d for road construction. Truck and pup exp. Living allowance incld. Fax 403-309-0489

DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

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

in MUSTANG ACRES Mobile Home Park & KENTWOOD

MEGA CRANES is looking for a ticketed crane and boom truck operator. Must have Class 1. Good wages, benefits, 10% holiday pay, RRSP’s, and most evenings and weekends off. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com

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Kingston Dr. Kendall Cres. & Kane Cl. ALSO Kelloway Cres.

Kensington Cl. Kyte Cres.

ORIOLE PARK WEST Oswald Cl. Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

Academic Express

860

Truckers/ Drivers

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.

• • • •

FALL START

Currently seeking C o m m u n i t y S u p p o r t reliable newspaper Worker carrier for the 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

CRYSTAL GLASS is seeking MOBILE REPAIR OPERATOR. Must have vehicle, pay is hourly and commission. Will train.

Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email: branch208@crystalglass.ca

BOWER AREA WESTPARK AREA Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

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

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

CLEARVIEW AREA 83 papers daily $444.00/mo.

EASTVIEW AREA 110 papers daily $589.00/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information

Currently seeking RELIABLE newspaper carriers for morning delivery in

Being 6.1 Acres w/a 1260 Sq.Ft. House w/a Fully Finished Bsmt & A 24x24 Heated Dbl. Car Garage w/ a Fireproof Storage Underneath all Located on a Hill w/Rolling Lawns, A Wonderful View & A Small Spring Time Stream. Also a 36’x60’ Heated Shop.

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week

Parcel 2 - Selling Subject to Final Bid Plan 8120267, Blk 6, Lot 1 County Address: A255051 Twp Rd 424

In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Being 3.84 Acres w/a 2700 SqFt. Single Level Home w/a 4 Car Attached Garage & A 26’x62 Shed all Located in Many Mature Trees w/A Small Spring Time Stream.

Both Parcels are Just 2 Miles South of Ponoka & 1/2 a Mile Off of Hwy #2A & Only 30 Minutes to Red Deer & 40 Minutes to the Edmonton International Airport.

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

WESTPARK & WESTLAKE AREAS Please call Quitcy at 403-314-4316 CUSTOMER SERVICE A locally owned industrial supply company is looking for an energetic person for inside sales. E-mail resume to mark@ aesreddeer.com 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 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

For Much More Information & Photos, Please View Our Website at www.allenolsonauction.com

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Open House: September 1st & 7th or by Appointment from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS BOWDEN RIMBEY

Real Estate Transaction are being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before October 15, 2013. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by October 15, 2013 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

PERSIMMON PATCH F/T & P/T POSITIONS Mon. - Fri. Apply at 6810-52 Ave. No exp. necessary, will train.

Sale Conducted by:

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd.

Now hiring for full time/part time position. Applicant must have Ag experience.

Duties would include Seed Plant, Farm Equipment, and Truck Operation. Must have Class 1 license. Seed Cleaning experience would be an asset. Phone 403-886-4562

SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help 3 pm-11 pm. weekends Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

LOOKING FOR A P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REP in a green drycleaning plant.

Must be able to work some evenings until 7 p.m. & some Saturdays.

Call Shannon 403-550-7440

SUBWAY All Locations

LOOKING for laborers and flaggers for road construction. Fax 403-309-0489

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS

P/T FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS Are you looking for a part time job while your kids are in school?

Are you a student looking for evenings and weekends?

If so, Subway has a Position for you!

Please apply at www.mysubwaycareer.com or drop resume off in person at 180, 6900 Taylor Drive or Email to careers@rdsubway.com or Call us at 403-342-0203

THE BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE is looking for F/T Customer Service person for shift work. Please apply in person, Hwy. 11 West.

No phone calls please.

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

1010

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

Caregivers

1060

A PLACE TO GROW QUALITY CHILD CARE Provided by ECS exp. person.

Offering developmental programming for children.

Age 1-5. Now accepting registrations for Sept. 3, 2013. Please contact Vanessa at 403-748-4315

Cleaning

1070

HOUSECLEANING Weekly or bi-wkly service.

Experienced & Reliable. call Jan 403-392-3609 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 BOBCAT & sodding services, 14 Years Exper.

403-588-4503 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 FENCES & DECKS 403-352-4034

Contractors

1100

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 FRAMING CREW AVAIL. For Framing Houses. Call Tony 403-318-6406 IN NEED of A Steam Truck or Pressure Washer?

Call 403-895-2421 MAMMA MIA !!

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Eavestroughing

1130

EVESTROUGH / WINDOW CLEANING. 403-506-4822 GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Escorts

1165

LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Flooring

1180

LAMINATE and hardwood installers, com/res, professional, reliable, 30 yrs. experience 403-358-0091

1200

ATT’N: Looking for a new sidewalk, help on small jobs around the house, such as small tree cutting, landscaping, painting or flooring?

Call James 403-341-0617

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

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

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serv-

TIRED of waiting? Call Renovation Rick, Jack of all trades. Handier than 9 men. 587-876-4396 or 587-272-1999

ing central AB. 403-318-4346

Massage Therapy

1280

Moving & Storage

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/

Executive Touch Decorators Massage (newly reno’d) (FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 TCM Massage Therapy Insurance avail. 8 am-9 pm www.mygimex.org 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691

1300 1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888 LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Seniors’ Services

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem)

1420 1430

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1530

347-5855

1580

Household Furnishings

1720

COUCH, Futon, Brand new in box, $200.

403-885-2627 LOUNGE chair w/stool, green, $40; 2 oak office chairs, $60. ea.

403-347-7893 LOUNGE chairs, tan, cloth: 1 @$20. 1 @ $10.; End table w/drawer, $20.; cabinet singer sewing machine, $60. 8 kitchen chairs, square & round backs, $2 - $5 ea.

403-347-7893 LOVE Seat & Sofa, all leather, green. Exc. cond. $500. obo 403-347-3746 TABLE, wood pedestal with 4 chairs. $150. FIRM. 403-341-5341 lve. msg.

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

Clothing

1590

CHOCOLATE BROWN SUEDE JACKET. Size Large. $25. 403-314-9603

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Farmers' Market

1650

EAST HILL SASKATOONS U-Pick Open Mon. - Fri. 12 pm - 7 pm, Sat. - Sun. 9 am - 5 pm. $10/4L. 403-392-6025 THE JUNGLE FARM Strawberries Now Avail.

Monday-Saturday 8-6.

Also available, pickling cucumbers.

Call 403-227-4231 www.thejunglefarm.com Follow us on Facebook.

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 ALL SEASONED BIRCH 403-350-1664 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

1680

PUSH LAWN MOWER. Like new. $45 obo.

403-346-4049

Household Appliances

1710

36” & 24” USED Fridge / Stoves & 2 Inglis Coin Operated Gas Dryers.

Call Mike 403-342-4923

3030

2ND. floor 1 bdrm. condo, avail. Aug. 15, 60 Lawford Ave, Red Deer, rent $1150 inclds. 4 appls, power, wat e r, g a s , c o n d o f e e s .

403-783-9823

3 BDRM. TOWNHOUSE -GREAT VALUE!!

This 3 bdrm., 1.5 bath Townhouse in North Red Deer is ready for a new family! Vacant now, this could be the home you’ve been looking for. With 5 appls, off-street parking, fresh paint and tonnes of storage this home will go quick. Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 to get a look inside!

Hearthstone 403-314-0099

GLENDALE

3 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse, 5 apps, 1080 sq/ft., built in 1983, $1100 + util, $1050 SD, No Pets, N/S, PM 90 SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca INGLEWOOD POINTE, 2 bdrm, 2 bath exec condo.

Heated underground parking. $1350 includes all utilities. Available Aug 15.

403-350-3722

1760

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. Sept. 1 403-304-7576 / 347-7545

Misc. for Sale

135,000 BTU furnace, 12 yrs. old. $200.

403-346-4155 after 6 p.m.

BOX CONTAINING coffee maker, Gooseneck lamp, 6 new gold placemats & more. $20 for the box.

403-314-9603 GAZEBO, 10x13, fancy dble. roof, fully screened. $80 obo. 587-237-0120 QUART Jars, $5./doz.; copper fireplace wood carrier with accessories. $100; 403-309-3045 WINDOW Air Conditioner, never used, 18x12, $65. obo. 403-346-4049

1830

Cats

1 CALICO, M. 5 mos. old, 1 M. Calico Kitten.

FREE to good home.

403-343-0730 FREE KITTENS, mother & 3 older kittens + numerous males & females.

403-347-0127

Sporting Goods

1860

GOLF travel bag, black w/wheels, like new. $40.

403-346-0093 RIGHT HAND GOLF CLUBS - 11 piece. Bag and Cart included. $ 75.00 403-347-5385

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

KITSON CLOSE

KYTE CRES. & Kelloway Cres.

Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1445 SD $1000 Avail. Sept. 1.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545

LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM CONDOS HAVE TO GO!!

Bldg located on a quiet close backing onto treed area. Spacious suites c/w dishwasher, larger storage area & more. Short walk to schools & Parks. Starting at $975/mo. Heat & Water incl. in rent. Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 to book a viewing.

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

Riverside Meadows (Raventhorpe Manor) 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt style condo, 2 apps, laundry in the bldg, $825 + pwr, $775 SD, small dog ok w/ pet fee, N/S, PM 437 SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

SYLVAN LAKE (Broadway Rise)

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo on 3rd floor, 6 apps, walk in closet, $1190 + pwr, $1140 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 554 SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Woodland Manor

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

AKM FARRIER Services Certified Farrier.

Trimming and Shoeing.

Aylsa 403 392 3602 WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

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rentals

2 bdrm, 1 bath, newly reno’d, adult only, 6 apps, $1150 + pwr, $1100 SD, No pets, N/S PM 558 SEPT 1st Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Manufactured Homes

FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

RED DEER COUNTY 3 bdrm, 2 baths double wide mobile home built in 2005, 5 apps, $1100 includes h2o, $1050 SD, 1 pet okay, N/S PM461 SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

CLASSIFICATIONS

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BDRM. Blackfalds, duplex, complete reno’d., 4 appls., no pets $1000/ mo.+ utils., 403-318-3284

EASTVIEW

2 bdrm, 2 bath main floor of a house, 2 apps, $1100 + util, $1050 SD, No Pets, N/S PM 569 AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

JOHNSTONE PARK

3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2 story home, 5 apps, $1,625 + util, $1575 SD, No Pets, N/S, PM 573 AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca NEWER 2 bdrm.. lower unit duplex, 27 Iverson Close D.D. $500, rent $1100+ utils., 2 car off street parking pad, 5 appls., avail immed.

403-742-9615 ask for Don NEWLY Reno’d 2 bdrm. bilevel, $995. 403-314-0209

ORIOLE PARK

3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 apps, $1750 + util, $1700 SD, No Pets, N/S, PM 46 AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo.

This 2 bdrm 1 bath 3rd flr warr. Riverside Appliances condo has assigned parking, 403-342-1042 a dishwasher & plenty of KITCHEN COMPACTOR space. With Heat & Water FOR SALE. $50. incl. this is a steal at just 403-346-4307 $1025/mo. A central location will let you bike or walk to the downtown area.

Household Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 Furnishings to have a look.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 BBQ, Weber, small w/propane bottle; $40; 1 round 2 BDRM., 2 bath condo, in deck table, glass top, $10; Anders $1300 rent & d.d. + Bell T.V. receiver, $10; utils. Avail. Sept. no pets.

403-347-7893 Ref’s. req’d. 403-346-6521

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile

4 Plexes/ FOR RENT • 3000-3200 6 Plexes WANTED • 3250-3390

2 BDRM CONDO FOR A STEAL!!

1720

Condos/ Townhouses

SONY GETTO BLASTER $35 obo.

GAMEBOY ADVANCE w/3 games, $70 obo.

PS2 w/8 games, $60 obo.

PS1 w/8 games, $40 obo.

403-782-3847

SMALL NEWBORN 1-6 MONTH CO-SLEEPER Wooden, Colonial bed, 31”x20” & 15” high. $25.

Exc. cond. 403-343-3363

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

WINDOW / EVESTROUGH VII MASSAGE CLEANING. 403-506-4822 #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Handyman Auctions Pampering at its Services Yard BEST! Care Bud Haynes & 403-986-6686 BUSY B’S HANDYMAN Co. Auctioneers Come in and see Certified Appraisers 1966 SERVICES LTD. SECOND 2 NONE why we are the talk Estates, Antiques, Summer bookings.

Cut lawns, hedges, yard of the town.

Firearms.

Res./com. Your full service clean up and eaveswww.viimassage.biz Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. handyman. Brian 403-598-3857 troughs. 403-302-7778

1200

Children's Items

FREE FIRE WOOD Bring your own saw.

403-346-4307

1372

HELPING HANDS Home Support Ltd. for SENIORS. Companionship, cleaning, cooking - in home, in facility.

We are BETTER for CHEAPER! Call 403-346-7777

Window Cleaning

WE are currently seeking a general construction laborer in the Red Deer area. Home every night.

We offer competitive wages & excellent benefit pckg. Email or fax resumes tarific@telusplanet.net or fax: 403-340-1246

278950A5

Accounting

Misc.

Services

Rimbey, Alberta License No. 165690 (403) 843-2747 Sale Site 1-855-783-0556 Toll Free E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: www.allenolsonauction.com

BACKPACK WITH MATCHING LUNCH KIT. Pink, good cond. $10.

403-314-9603

1000-1430

Handyman Services

1530

Parcel #1 - Selling by Totally Unreserved Auction Plan 8120267, Blk 6, Lot 2 County Address: B255051 Twp Rd 424

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

GRANDVIEW AREA 71 papers daily $420.00/mo.

MOUNTVIEW AREA 75 papers daily $402.00/mo.

Auctions

REAL ESTATE SALE FOR MIKE DICKAU Ponoka, Alberta Saturday, September 14, 2013

(Reliable vehicle needed)

Kauns Seed Farm

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING VALVE TRAINEES WANTED Advantage Valve in Sylvan Lake is moving into a new facility and expanding.

We are looking for valve trainees. 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

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

880

in CLEARVIEW AREA Cole St. & 1 Block of Cornett Dr. $62.00/mo.

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

Central AB based trucking company requires

Misc.

Help

3050

3 BDRMS FOR THE BUDGET MINDED

At just $995 this is perfect for a young family. Kiddiecorner to school & park.

Easy access to Red Deers extensive trail system and public transportation.

Space for a price that can’t be beat. Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 to take a walkthrough the property.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099

CLEARVIEW

3 bdrm, 1 bath, 4-plex, 4 app, $975 incl h2o, $925 SD, No Pets, N/S PM 494-A AVAIL AUG 15TH Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Riverside Meadows 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 4-plex, 4 apps, $900 + 25% h2o 100% gas and heat, $850 SD, No Pets, N/S, PM 31-D SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Suites

3060

1 BDRM, new paint, carpets, lino, appls & bathroom reno’d.

Laundry on site, parking by door, new windows & patio doors +/- August 15. Over 40 year old w/a job, no pets, N/S, no partying. #3, 4616-44 St. 3 blocks from Co-op mall. $750/mo./s.d.

Phone 403-341-4627

CO OP HOUSING

2 bdrm, 2 baths, 4 apps, $920 incl h2o, $1050 shares, pets are okay with pet deposit $100 per pet, N/S PM232-D AVAIL SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

DOWNTOWN

1 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 2 appl, free laundry in bldg, adult only, $750 + pwr, $700 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 19-5/7 AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

D8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 D8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 Suites

3060

DOWNTOWN

1 bdrm, 1 bath, adult only, laundry in bldg, 2 apps, $750 + pwr, $700 SD, No Pets, N/S PM 243-7 AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

FAIRVIEW

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homes

Highland Green

2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 app, balcony, $875 + pwr, No Pets, N/S, PM 526-6 AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

HOSPITAL NORTH (Victoria Apts)

1 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 2 appl, laundry in bldg, $775 + pwr, $725 SD, N/S, No pets, adult only, PM 479-10 AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

Houses For Sale

4020

1 ONLY RISER HOMES

LARGE 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

LIBERTY PLACE

2 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 3 apps, $1175 incl h2o, $1125 SD, Small dog ok w/ fee, N/S PM 561-101/104 AVAIL SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

1790 SQ. ft. bungalow, like new in Rosedale, 3 +1 bdrm, 3 bath, dble. front garage. Call Century 21 Dan Wind 403-341-0294

4 YR OLD 2400 sq.ft. home, rear att. garage. Pie lot. $749,000. 403-358-0362

84 LANCASTER DR.

4 Bdrm., 3 bath, finished heated garage, large yard. Many upgrades.

Very clean. Close to schools, high schools & Collicutt. A Must see! $368,500. Call Lloyd 403-391-9294

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

3 flr. no pets. avail. immed. $840./mo. $500 s.d. 403-886-5288

Riverside Meadows 1 bdrm., 1 bath suite, 2 appl. $750 + pwr, $700 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 124-302 AVAIL SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

104x353 lot in the heart of Sylvan Lake. Excellent location for future

down. $289,900 Fully finished exec. 1/2 duplex in Innisfail. Lots of upgrades, 3 bdrm., 2 bath,

$259,900.

Anders 1/2 duplex!

4 bdrm., 2 bath, many upgrades, dble. garage.

$249,900.

Rosedate 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, open kitchen/dining, skylite. $232,900

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

AMAZING VALUE

Move right into this brand new Laebon Home in Timberstone. 2,135 sq. ft.

3 bdrms., 2.5 baths.

OPEN CONCEPT $466,100.

Call Chris 403.392.7118 BIG VALLEY, AB, only $30,000. Ideal starter home or rental unit. Nice location, good terms.

Call owner 780-475-2897

SUNNYBROOK

THE NORDIC

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

MASON MARTIN HOMES New condo, 1000 sq.ft.

2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., $189,800. 403-588-2231

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

WASKASOO

1 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 3 newer appl, laundry in bldg, $900 + power, $850 SD , small dog ok w/monthly fee, N/S PM 524 AVAIL SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

WASKASOO

1 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 504 sq ft, 4 app, $750 + pwr, $700 SD, N/S, small dog ok w/fee, PM 480-Main AVAIL SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Rooms For Rent

3090

MOUNTVIEW: Avail fully furn bdrm for rent. $550/$275.† Working/Student M only. †Call 403-396-2468.

4090

Brand New Laebon Home, 2 bdrms. 2 baths, Open concept floor plan for under $300,000.

Call Jennifer 403.392.6841 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1320 sq.ft.

3 bdrm., 2 bath. $367,900.

Dbl. att. garage.

403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES New bi-level, 1400 sq.ft.

Dbl. att. garage. $409,900.

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

Dbl. att. garage.

403-588-2550 MASON MARTIN HOMES

OPEN HOUSES

1-5, Sat. 10th & Sun. 11th 23 Voisin Cres., Red Deer & 639 Oak St., Springbrook Help out our local food bank & bring a food donation.

403-588-2231 MUST SELL New 2 Storey 1550 sq.ft 3 bdrm, bonus room, 2.5 bath, $379,900. Dbl. att. garage. 403-588-2550

ROOM in quiet home. $450. Call 403-350-7799

3160

SINGLE GARAGE

Available August 15th.

Storage ONLY, $150/mo.

Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

Mobile Lot

Suites

3270

MATURE couple would like to rent furn. apt. or bsmt. suite. in Red Deer for Sept. & Oct. Please call 403-346-7966

5030

New 3 bdrm. home

in Sylvan Lake Move right into this popular Laebon floor plan 1,172 sq. ft. 4 stainless steel appliances, 2 baths Call Jennifer 403.392.6841

4100

2001 DODGE Durango 2012 Toyota Corolla S 4A 4x4, $5000 o.b.o. in Black Sand Pearl 403-348-1634 - Stock# D71571, 9,100 km - $19,900 or $144 b/w 84 mo 1989 JEEP Loredo, auto, reddeertoyota.ca 4x4. Good cond. 318-3040 (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid in Clearwater Blue Metallic Trucks - Stock# 10487, 30,800 km - $22,900 - $165 b/w 84 mo reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca 2012 Honda Accord SE in Polished Metal Metallic - Stock# D30421, 42,900 km - $21,900 - $158 b/w 84 mo 2012 Silverado LT 4x4 for reddeertoyota.ca sale. Power seats, mirrors, (403) 343-3736 step rails. 13,000 km. usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca $29,900. 403-843-1162, Ron 2010 Toyota Corolla S 4A in Barcelona Red Metallic - Stock# D61441, 71,000 km - $15,900 - $115 b/w 84 mo. reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca

5050

2010 CHEV Silverado LT 4X4, Z-71, dual exhaust, cold air intake, iron cross bumpers, 23,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import 2010 CAMARO 1LT,3.6L, Synergy Green option package, sunroof, 29,638 kms., $23,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import 2009 Toyota Corolla CE 4A in Barcelona Red Metallic - Stock# D20191 65,800 km - $13,900 - $134 b/w 60 mo reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca 2009 TOYOTA Camry LE in Alpine White - Stock# D40641, 115,500 km - $14,900 - $123 b/w 72 mo. reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca

2005 TOYOTA Spyder MR2 Roadster, 64,527 kms., 5 spd, $16,888. AB Sport & Import 403-348-8788

2004 BMW X3 AWD, sunroof, 6 spd. $13,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import 2003 BMW 320i, 152,000 kms. manual, 6 cyl. Very good on gas, sunroof. $8800. obo. 403-318-3676

2002 T-BIRD hard-top, convertible, red, int. ext. like new, 81,000 hwy. kms. $23,000. firm. 403-347-4915

Vans Buses

5070

2008 Toyota Sienna XLE Mobility in Frosted Mink Pearl - Stock# D40621 78,900 km - $23,900 - $229 b/w 60 mo. reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca

Holiday Trailers

5120

Boats & Marine

5160

2006 CRESTLINER Sport Fish SST. C/W 225 Evinrude Etec, elec. down riggers, 110 low ramce, all safety gear. Asking $50,600.

403-340-2535

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

FOUR STEEL WHEELS with 225/60R16 X-ICE MICHELIN TIRES. $150.00 403-347-5385 2002 LEXUS SC 430 con- Auto vertible/hardtop $14,888. Wreckers 348-8788 Sport & Import RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap 1998 Mercury Mystique.

Vehicle & Metal Removal.

220,000 km. $800 obo.

AMVIC APPROVED. 403-505-8928 We travel. May pay cash 1997 HONDA, 5 spd., 2 dr., for vehicle. 403-396-7519 very clean. 403-318-3040 1994 GRAND CHEROKEE, Vehicles Loaded, 6 cyl., 151,000 km., Wanted $1200 obo. 403-505-3113 To Buy 1994 FORD T-Bird, 2 dr., loaded. clean. 352-6995 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

5190

5200

SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

Cottages/Resort Property

4130

AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT ON SHUSWAP LAKE, with own dock/buoy.

Beautiful property in Sorrento only $229,000.

If you are 55+ look at Property Guys ID Nr 65213 or call Roger†403-350-8089 Tanja 250-804-6436

4160

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

4400-4430

Why Rent, Buy New Money

Laebon Homes 346-7273

1997 DODGE Ram 1500 145,000 km. Manual, 4x4, gas, canopy. $6500 obo.

403-728-3161 or 304-4239

2004 MALLARD 18’, new battery & generator. Good cond. $12,000. obo.

403-318-7942, 346-7359

Locally owned and family operated

SUV's

5040

2010 TOYOTA Rav4 Ltd. V6 in Pacific Blue Metallic - Stock# D61071, 69,900 km - $26,900 - $194 b/w 84 mo reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca 2009 TOYOTA Rav4 Ltd. in Blizzard Pearl - Stock# D61851, 84,600 km - $23,900 - $195 b/w 72 mo reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca

FINANCIAL

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2007 Toyota Tundra DC Ltd. in Slate Metallic - Stock# D71323, 78,000 km - $25,900 - $247 b/w 60 mo reddeertoyota.ca (403) 343-3736 usedcars@reddeertoyota.ca

NEW DUPLEX, 2 suites, for $389,900. 2000 sq.ft.

2 bdrm., 2 bath. Mason Martin Homes 403-588-2550

CLASSIFICATIONS

Well-designed 2 bdrm. home in Red Deer.

4 stainless steel appliances, great location close to amenities. $314,800.

Call Chris 403.392.7118

2003 Ford Excursion 4X4, 7.3 L diesel, $16,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

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Pinnacle Estates

3190

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

MUST SELL

By Owner.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

Lots For Sale

SE House, Furn. rm, internet, quiet working M. 403-341-4664

Storage Space

Cars

4050

Manufactured Homes Live the Sylvan Lifestyle

5040

5000-5300

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER

DEER PARK house with downstairs suite., did you Acreages know banks consider revenue from a legal suite for your mortgage payment?

Here is a really clean comreno’d house with STYLISH 2 BDRM. pletely legal downstairs suite. just south of Hospital Private entrance, separate.

This 3rd floor 2 bdrm. laundry, new 2 car garage apt. is in a quiet, & sidewalks, beautifully adult only building. landscaped with larger For Sale By Owner In a quiet & calm location, deck. Mostly new appls.

Build your dream home assigned off street parking Possession Oct. 1. neg. on this beautiful treed & a dishwasher, this could be $335,000. 403-340-3370 1.75 acres. Land is located the home you are looking just east of the Red Deer FREE Weekly list of for. Perfect for young City limits near the professionals. Just $995/mo. properties for sale w/details, Balmoral Golf Course. prices, address, owner’s Come take a look at a bldg Roads to property from phone #, etc. 342-7355 you will be proud to show Red Deer are paved.

Help-U-Sell of Red Deer off and call home.

Asking $329,000. www.homesreddeer.com Call Lucie now at Call 403-227-6893 403-396-9554 before it’s gone. for more details.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099 2 bdrm. Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, great location, no pets.

403-346-6686

SUV's

wheels

development. $449,900.

Blackfalds bi-level. 5 bdrm, 2 bath walkout. Kitchenette

MORRISROE MANOR

OPPOSITE HOSPITAL

Great for retirement. 2 bdrm., 2 Bath 1/2 duplex in Olds.

Attached garage. $239,900. 403-507-0028

BLACKFALDS - 2 storey, 3 bdrms. 2.5 baths, with flex room, dble. att. garage, finished beautifully. $397,500. Incl. all legal fees, GST, appls., sod & tree.

Lloyd 403-391-9294

LARGE 2 bdrm, with new paint, new carpets, security cameras, private parking, new appls. to over 40 year old quiet tenants. Laundry on site, heat & water incl., no pets for $950 rent/$950 damage. **RENTED** LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

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INNISFAIL

2 bdrm, 1 bath suite, 2 apps, laundry in bldg, $750 + pwr, $700 SD, No Pets, N/S, PM 34-301 SEPT 1ST Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca

4020

CLASSIFICATIONS

2 bdrm., 1 bath bsmt suite, 4 apps, $ 950 + 40% util, $900 SD, No Pets, N/S, PM 528-Bsmt AVAIL NOW Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 www.simproperties.ca GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, D.D. $825, N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed.

403-346-1458

Houses For Sale

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2008 GMC Acadia SLE AWD, $20, 888. 7652 - 50 Ave., Sport & Import

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7652-50 Ave. Sport & Import

Obama proposes new oversight over spying

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama made it clear Friday he has no intention of stopping the daily collection of Americans’ phone records. And while he offered “appropriate reforms,” he blamed government leaks for creating distrust of his domestic spying program.

In a news conference, the president acknowledged the domestic spying has troubled Americans and hurt the country’s image abroad. But he called it a critical counterterrorism tool.

“I am comfortable that the program currently is not being abused,” Obama said. “I am comfortable that if the American people examined exactly what was taking place, how it was being used, what the safeguards were, that they would say, ’You know what? These folks are following the law.”’

Because the program remains classified, it’s impossible for Americans to conduct that analysis.

“Understandably, people would be concerned,” Obama said. “I would be, too, if I weren’t inside the government.”

After former government contract systems analyst Edward Snowden leaked classified documents exposing National Security Agency programs that monitor Internet and phone data, the debate over national security and privacy has led to the most significant reconsideration yet of the vast surveillance powers Congress granted the president after the Sept, 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Every day, the NSA sweeps up the phone records of all Americans. The program was authorized under the USA Patriot Act, which Congress hurriedly passed after the 2001 attacks. The NSA says phone records are the only information it collects in bulk under that law. But officials have left open the possibility that it could create similar databases of people’s credit card transactions, hotel records and Internet searches.

The speech followed a week of leaks in which government officials anonymously described a serious al-Qaida threat revealed in a phone conversation intercepted by U.S. surveillance.

Man accused of shooting wife, posting photo of her body on Facebook

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. — The South Florida man who authorities say killed his wife then apparently posted a photo of his 26-year-old wife’s dead body on Facebook possessed a concealed weapon permit and portrayed himself as a neighbourhood watch volunteer at his townhouse complex, fellow residents said Friday.

Derek Medina, 31, turned himself in to police on Thursday after Jennifer Alfonso was fatally shot inside the couple’s home in South Miami, a suburb of Miami.

When officers responded to the home, they found Alfonso’s body, as well as her 10-year-old daughter, who was unharmed. Medina was charged with first-degree murder and will appear in court for the first time Friday.

His final Facebook post was as chilling as the photograph that followed it.

“Im going to prison or death sentence for killing my wife love you guys, miss you guys takecare Facebook people you will see me in the news,” said the Thursday morning post on Medina’s Facebook page.

He then apparently posted a photo of his 26-year-old wife’s body slumped on the floor.

One neighbour said that Medina approached him more than a year ago while Dade was working out at the apartment complex. Medina told Yoshi Dade, 33, that he was the neighbourhood watch patrol for the building. He also told Dade he had a concealed weapons permit. Medina’s claims could not be confirmed immediately.

“He would walk around here and kinda patrol the area. He was always telling me there was a lot of stuff going on around here,” said Dade.

Dade said he thought the incident was bizarre and had only a few other interactions with Medina after that.

“He was just different,” he said.

Neighbours said Medina was very private and never said hello.

Lori Wilkinson saw the couple and their daughter several times at the apartment’s pool and mailbox and said they seemed like a nice family.

Mexico drug kingpin ordered released on appeal after 28 years

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials said Friday a court ordered the release of infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero after 28 years in prison, overturning his conviction for the 1985 kidnap and killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent. The brutal murder marked a low point in U.S.-Mexico relations.

The court threw out Caro Quintero’s 40-year sentence for the murder of Enrique Camarena, ruling on Wednesday that he was improperly tried in a federal court for a crime that should have been treated as a state offence.

Prison officials were notified Thursday, though it was unclear if he had yet been released.

The Federal Judiciary Council said the court ordered Caro Quintero released because he had already served his time on other drug-related charges.

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City had no immediate comment on the court decision.

The Mexican Attorney General’s Office said it did not know if there was a current request to extradite him to the United States, where he still faces active charges.

The 61-year-old Caro Quintero is considered the grandfather of Mexican drug trafficking.

He established a powerful cartel based in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa that later split into some of Mexico’s largest cartels, including the Sinaloa and Juarez cartels.

Caro Quintero is still listed as one of the DEA’s five top international fugitives, and U.S. authorities believe he continues to control the laundering of drug money from behind bars.