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PENSIONER FIGHTS TO RECLAIM PROPERTY DECLARED EMBASSY BY SOVEREIGN CITIZEN

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SYLVAN LAKE— An Alberta pensioner says she feels like a prisoner after her rental property was claimed as an “embassy” by a man she says identified himself as a Freemen-onthe-Land, a growing movement of socalled sovereign citizens that is raising concerns with authorities both north and south of the border.

“I am an army of one,” says Rebekah Caverhill at her home in Sylvan Lake, near Red Deer. Tears stream down her face.

“I’ve been beat up so badly by people that should be helping that I don’t know where to turn.”

Caverhill rented half a duplex she owns in Calgary’s upscale Parkdale neighbourhood to a new tenant in November 2011 on the recommendation of a friend.

The renter, Andreas Pirelli, had recently moved to Calgary from Montreal and was a self-described handyman.

She says he agreed to “spruce up” the property in return for three months of free rent.

What she thought was a good deal soon turned into a nightmare.

A few months after Pirelli moved in,

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Rebekah Caverhill at her home in Sylvan Lake. The Alberta pensioner says she feels like a prisoner after her rental property was claimed as an “embassy” by a man she says identified himself as a Freemen-onthe-Land.

Caverhill went to inspect the work and she says she found the entire kitchen and bathroom had been gutted.

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Britney Swanson won the blue ribbon for her spider with a zucchini body, green bean legs and tomato eyes in the Red Deer and District Garden Club contest best junior novelty creation at the Old Fashioned Fall Fair on Saturday at Sunnybrook farm. See story on Page A7.

Demand for bilingual schooling grows

MASKEPETOON PARK

New section of park shows its fall colours

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF The final section of Red Deer’s Waskasoo Park system — Maskepetoon Park — is officially open just in time to show off its fall colours.

About 350 people came out to the official opening of the park, located on the southwest side of Oriole Park, to tour the park and enjoy a free barbecue.

“There is no time when this node of the park is more beautiful than in the fall. It’s here we see the tamarack trees turn their beautiful golden yellow,” said Mayor Morris Flewwelling about the coniferous deciduous trees.

Unlike most conifer trees, tamaracks lose their needles in the winter and grow new ones in the spring. The collection of tamarack trees in Maskepetoon Park grow in a fen – a wetland area similar to a bog, with a high water table and a thick layer of peat.

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Sharon and Garnet Ward were among many visitors to Maskepetoon Park on Sunday during the offiical opening.

Enrolment increases in French and Spanish bilingual programs in the Red Deer Public School District are factoring in some re-jigging of schools and students.

Bruce Buruma, director of community relations for the district, said more Red Deer parents appear to be realizing the potential benefits of teaching their kids a second language, since both the French immersion and the Spanish bilingual programs are growing.

About 10 per cent of the public district’s students are enrolled in French immersion classes. Since the district’s overall enrolment has grown by about 200 students annually, Buruma said this has meant a yearly increase of about 20 students in the immersion programs at Mountview, Oriole Park, Central and Lindsay Thurber Schools.

Mountview elementary school has particularly felt the space squeeze.

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Reconciliation march held in Vancouver.

Thousands marched Sunday in a reconciliation walk marking Canada’s residential schools.

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FREEMAN: Spur warnings All the doors inside had been removed and the floor of the master bedroom had been painted black, she says.

But Caverhill quickly learned she had much bigger problems.

“He walks me to the door and he’s yelling at me, ’I’m a Freemen-on-the-Land,”’ Caverhill says.

“I said: ‘This is my house, not yours.’ He said: ‘No. This is an embassy house now and it’s mine and you have no rights’, so then he slams the door.”

She says she discovered the locks had been changed and pounded on the door.

“I said: ‘How come the key doesn’t work?’ He said: ‘I changed the locks.’ He said: ‘It’s not your home.”’

Caverhill depends on the rental income to supplement her pension.

Pirelli, who sources confirm also went by the name Mario Antonacci, informed her he was willing to pay $775 a month in rent, less than half the $1,500 plus utilities that she says had been agreed to.

She says she later received an invoice from Pirelli’s company — CPC Universal Group — for $26,000 in work done to the home.

“I receive a thing in the mail from the Land Titles Office, that the property has been liened for $17,000,” she says.

“I’m at wits’ end and somebody says to me: ‘Oh they’re just a bunch of kooks’ and I say: ‘No, they’re not. They’re not kooks — they’re crazy, yes, they’re dangerous, yes.’

“As far as I’m concerned, anybody who sets up a company or an embassy on Canadian land and calls it a foreign entity, for me, that’s a declaration of war.”

No one came to the door at the home when The Canadian Press sought comment from Pirelli earlier this month.

A black Chevrolet Yukon with tinted windows was parked in front. A decal on the rear window said “No Weapons. No Agents. No Foreign Weapons within 3 metres of a Diplomat of a Foreign Nation.”

Pirelli did respond to an email request with a warning sent both electronically and in a letter delivered by courier.

“I don’t know who you are? I am telling and ordering to stand down all of the matters that your auhority things (sic) it may have, as this is a private matter,” the warning reads. “Any intervening with these private matters have outstandings fees and schedules.”

The warning goes on to claim trademarks on the name “Andreas Pirelli” and “The First Nations Sovran Embassy of Earth” and says publishing them “is an infringement of our copyrights, and are subject to trespass of our personal property.”

“Everyone PERSON is entitled to their opinion, and what we state are not opinions, but a matter of the fact,” the letter says.

Pirelli is listed on his LinkedIn social network page as Senior Chief Justice at Tacit Supreme In Law Court for Sovran Nations Embassies and as Supervisor-Co-ordinator-Estimator of CPC Universal Group of Calgary Division — the same company that placed a lien on Caverhill’s home.

The Law Society of British Columbia and B.C. Notaries have both issued warnings about Freemen. In a bulletin last year, the society said the group may number as many as 30,000 in Canada.

RCMP and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police are developing awareness materials for frontline officers and the movement is the subject of upcoming policing seminars in Vancouver and Toronto.

The FBI considers the movement a domestic terror threat in the U.S. A 2011 FBI report cites several cases where followers have clashed with law enforcement, includ-

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Rebekah Caverhill is interviewed at her home in Sylvan Lake. The Alberta pensioner says she feels like a prisoner after her rental property was claimed as an “embassy” by a man she says identified himself as a Freemen-on-the-Land, a growing movement of so-called sovereign citizens. ing the 2010 shootings of two Arkansas officers during a routine traffic stop. It warns the movement is likely to grow, fuelled by the recent economic downturn and the popularity of seminars being held across the country.

“They may refer to themselves as ‘constitutionalists’ or ‘freemen,’ which is not necessarily a connection to a specific group, but, rather, an indication that they are free from government control,” the report says.

“They follow their own set of laws.”

But a Freemen-on-the-Land member in B.C. told The Canadian Press earlier this month that violence is not advocated and has no place in the movement.

Caverhill has already served Pirelli with one eviction notice, but he hasn’t left.

Attempts to get help from the police and politicians have been referred to the civil courts on the grounds that it’s a landlord-tenant problem.

“It’s an awful situation and she feels very powerless, so even though this is firmly in provincial jurisdiction we’re trying to do everything we can to help and we’ve spent a lot of time on this,” says Druh Farrell, the Calgary alderman who represents the area.

“I hope the province can come to her assistance because that is where the authority lies,” Farrell added.

Caverhill is angry and hurt.

“They are taking away my rights as a Canadian citizen. They do not go along with any Canadian rights,” she says, wiping away her tears.

“I’m battling somebody who takes advantage of the system. I’m battling the system itself and I thought I had rights and I guess I don’t.

“If I don’t like the government — I vote. I’m not doing to take matters into my own hands like a vigilante and to me what they’re doing is treason.”

PARK: Rare ecosystem Such an ecosystem is rarely found this far east in Alberta and is the most ecologically sensitive area

within Red Deer’s park system.

Flewwelling said Red Deer’s parks and trails contribute to the quality of life in the city by connecting people to nature.

The parks have attracted many admirers, both inside and outside the city, he said.

“I don’t think there’s anybody in Red Deer or Central Alberta, or anyone who has ever visited Red Deer, that doesn’t think of our park system as absolutely the heart beat and heart of our community.”

He said Waskasoo Park system was developed as a result of the Loughheed government’s policy to create urban parks in Alberta’s cities.

“Clearly the park that Red Deer built, the Waskasoo Park, is the gem of all of those parks in Alberta.”

Maskepetoon Park is dedicated to Chief Maskepetoon, a Cree chieftain from the 1800s. A renowned warrior in his youth, Maskepetoon later became a strong promoter of peace among the tribes of Central Alberta.

Flewwelling said it’s fitting to be honouring the park named after a great peacemaker the day after International Day of Peace.

Development of the 30-hectare park of forest and marshland began in 2009.

Work in the park was done in four phases.

The total cost was about $1.15 million and included helicoptering bridges in place to preserve the ecology, trail and boardwalk construction, vegetation reclamation, and finally signage.

Some of the signage is still temporary but work will be complete by the end of the year.

The park has been open to the public since the trails and boardwalks were in place.

The site was originally an undisturbed river valley. It was bisected by the Highway 2 bypass in 1959.

Increasing human activity from highway traffic, developing neighbourhoods, and off-road vehicles threatened the plants and wildlife in the area.

On Sunday, Junior Forest Wardens planted over 1,000 tamarack seedlings in the area to celebrate the park’s opening. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Media reports and Facebook users identified Vancouver businessman Naguib Damji as one of the two Canadians caught in the crossfire as gunmen used AK-47s and threw grenades at Nairobi’s upscale

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“I reached out yesterday and spoke with my counterpart from Kenya and offered not only our sympathies but our support in the fight against al-Shabab international terrorism,” Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said at an event in Toronto.

“Al-Shabab’s despicable actions, and the number of people from different nationalities killed do show that the fight against terrorism is the great struggle of our generation and does require us collaborating and working together.”

At least two Canadian citizens and one permanent resident were among the 175 injured.

Baird said Canada would wait for the situation to be resolved before deciding on any steps forward.

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Free rides surprise transit riders

By SUSAN ZIELINSKI Advocate staff Free transit rides on World Free Car Day took many riders by surprise on Sunday.

“I take the bus all the time and I didn’t even know,” said Lisa Deyoung who was waiting at Sorensen Station to take the bus to work at Red Deer College on Sunday morning.

Many people found out rides were free for the day when they got on the bus. A sign was posted on the fare box.

More advertising is probably necessary to let the public know, she said.

Deyoung said she uses transit almost every day. It’s convenient and buses run often.

“It gets me where I need to go,” Deyoung said.

Naomi Henry was aware bus rides were free on Sunday because her Facebook page connects to the city’s website.

“Even though I have a bus pass, I’m actually glad they’re trying this out,” said Henry who hoped the campaign encourages more people to give buses a try.

Henry said she’s been using the transit system for years and it’s a good way to get around.

But maybe Red Deer should have offered free transit on Saturday, which is what Edmonton did, she said.

Will Coakley, said he uses Red Deer Transit every day — for everything.

“Taking the bus is a lot easier. There’s no worries. You can just relax,” Coakley said.

One of his few complaints was that

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Transit passengers were hopping on and off buses at Sorensen Station on Sunday during World Car Free Day. buses should start be on the road earlier in the morning.

Gerry Gummo, transit planner with the city, said last year city transit buses had 1,200 additional passengers, or 23 per cent more, when World Car Free Day fell on Saturday. When it fell on a weekday in 2011, there were 1,300 more passengers or 11 per cent more.

“We’ve got a lot of people in Red Deer who don’t normally ride the bus.

By having them on the bus finding out something about how we really cover all the city with transit service, and that it’s reliable, it just exposes people to what a good thing riding transit is,” Gummo said.

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bilingual: Steady growth The portable installed a few years ago was recently expanded — Buruma said it now contains four additional classrooms.

The French program’s steady growth has led district administrators to opt to make the new Barrie Wilson public school being built in Timberlands a dual track school for French immersion, as well as English students when it opens next September.

“Students living east of 30th Avenue would go to the Timberlands school,” said Buruma, which should create more space at Mountview.

As for the Spanish bilingual program, he added G.H. Dawe School started with two kindergarten classes last year, and now also has two Spanish Grade 1 classes.

If interest in the new program keeps expanding, more grades will be added in future, said Buruma, who noted students in the Spanish bilingual program get about half of their teaching in Spanish, while French immersion students get all of their instruction in French.

“We’ll have to see where it goes. (Student) numbers will have to warrant it. But so far, we’ve seen strong interest.”

Public school administrators have faith the Spanish program will keep growing, since there are plans to move the Spanish bilingual students into Pines

The opportunity to ride a city bus for free on Sunday could definitely lead to more transit users in the future, he said.

Lauren Maris, city environmental program specialist, said according to local gas stations, per capita fuel use in the city has dropped in recent years.

“It’s a small decrease, but it is decreasing,” Maris said.

For the past three years, World Car Free Day has been the day the city highlights transportation options for residents.

She said the city wants to hear how people reduced greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution on Sunday by

School, which now contains Gateway Christian School.

The burgeoning Gateway program will, in turn, transfer into the former River Glen School when the building is handed over from the Chinook’s Edge District to the Red Deer public school district.

“The transition will start next year,” said Buruma, who added Chinook’s Edge School Division students are expected to move from River Glen to a new high school in Penhold, which should be completed next September.

Local growth in bilingual education mirrors what’s happening provincially.

The Alberta chapter of Canadian Parents for French is celebrating 13 consecutive years of growth for French immersion in the province.

According to the chapter, the past year saw the largest enrolment gain since the program was first offered in the 1970s.

More than 38,000 Alberta students were studying in French immersion in 2012-13, a four per cent increase from the previous year.

Red Deer’s Lisa Marie Perkins, national president of Canadian Parents for French, is heartened that more non-French speaking parents are opting to have their children taught French, realizing it’s a valuable asset for their future.

“We’re now starting to see the second generation,” she said, noting the children of former French immersion students are being enrolled in the same program. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

filling out an online survey at www. reddeer.ca.

Those who complete the survey will have a chance to win prizes including an October transit pass, a $50 MasterCard gift card, and gift cards for Red Deer recreation, parks and culture facilities. In addition to promoting free transit use for the day, walking, cycling and carpooling was also encouraged.

As it was Sunday, carpooling was probably not a top choice since people in Red Deer carpool most often to get to work.

“Even if you get one car off the road because you’re sharing is better than nothing. That’s what we’re hoping for,” said Jonathan Sealey, city traffic analysis technologist.

The city has partnered with carpool. ca, a free service to match drivers and passengers based on their commuting and occasional driving needs.

Last year, 130 people in Red Deer area were signed up with carpool.ca.

As of July, the number grew to 213.

Nova Chemicals in Joffre has the most employees signed up with the program. Other employers with participants include Red Deer city hall and the civic yard, Red Deer College, Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, AMA Red Deer and Canadian University College in Lacombe.

Sealey said the carpool program will be evaluated after October, which is Carpool Month, to see if improvements should be made to encourage more people to get involved.

“It’s always a tough sell especially in areas where there’s not too much congestion.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

High River to host Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championships THE CANADIAN PRESS HIGH RIVER — Canada’s top balloonists will be floating over southern Alberta this week for the 2013 Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championships.

It’s the first time High River has hosted the national event since 1982 and a lot has happened to the town since the initial announcement was made back in March.

Severe flooding in June devastated the community and rebuilding is very much a work in progress.

But there was little doubt the event was going to get off the ground, said Jamie Kinghorn, cochairman of the organizing committee.

“Initially the first few days there were some questions asked and I got a lot of communication from pilots outside the area saying: ‘Are we still going to do it?”’

Kinghorn said.

“I talked to the board and the board was committed and we had a lot of volunteers from Calgary come out and they said: ’Yes, let’s keep it going.”’

The championship begins Wednesday and runs through the weekend.

A total of 15 competitors from across Canada plan to take part.

There are also five “fiesta” balloons planning to be at the event, including a Darth Vader balloon from Belgium.

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The deep roots of a protest Few places on our planet have been unaffected by humans. Satellite images taken from hundreds of kilometres above Earth reveal a world irrevocably changed by our land use over just the past few decades.

From Arctic tundra to primeval rainforest to arid desert, our natural world is being fragmented by ever-expanding towns and cities, roads, transmission lines and pipelines, and pockmarked by mines, pump DAVID jacks, flare SUZUKI stacks and other infrastructure used to drill, frack and stripmine fossil fuels.

Areas that have remained relatively free of industrial development have thus taken on a special significance.

They’re places where a wide range of animals feed, breed and roam in large numbers, where rivers run wild and indigenous people fish, hunt and practise traditional ways.

In Canada, they include awe-inspiring landscapes like the boreal forests

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of Pimachiowin Aki straddling the Manitoba-Ontario border, Gwaii Haanas off Canada’s West Coast and the Sacred Headwaters (called Tl’ab-ne in the local Tahltan language and pronounced Klabona in English) in northwestern B.C. The latter is the birthplace of three of the continent’s great salmon rivers, the Stikine, Skeena and Nass.

The rivers of the Sacred Headwaters originate close together, as small streams percolating from beneath rich meadows on the high plateau. Fed by waters from the surrounding mountains and valleys, they drive toward the North Pacific Ocean with great force, shooting through gorges that rival the Grand Canyon in grandeur and cascading over breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls.

Unblemished by dams, clearcuts or mines, and with an abundance of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, caribou and the world’s largest population of stone sheep, the Sacred Headwaters has been called the Serengeti of the North.

Places like the Sacred Headwaters owe their continued existence to indigenous peoples who have lived there for thousands of years, and who have consistently resisted incursions of industrial development that would harm their ancestral lands — often putting their own bodies on the line to

block trucks, earth-movers and drilling equipment.

But while Pimachiowin Aki and Gwaii Haanas are now thankfully protected under law, the Sacred Headwaters is not. It remains at risk from a multitude of proposed mines, railways, transmission lines and other projects that will eviscerate the landscape if approved.

The projects include a 44-squarekm open-pit anthracite coal mine that would level Klappan Mountain, at the very heart of the Sacred Headwaters.

The mine, proposed by Fortune Minerals, a small company based in London, Ontario, would devastate land the B.C. government led the Tahltan Nation to believe would be protected.

The Tahltan are not opposed to all industrial development, and have partnered with many resource companies to generate jobs and economic opportunities for their community. But they believe some places, like the Sacred Headwaters, are too important to be developed and should be safeguarded.

The Tahltan earlier stopped one of the world’s largest corporations, Royal Dutch Shell, from fracking the area for coalbed methane gas. On Aug. 16, they issued Fortune Minerals an immediate eviction notice.

As I write, the Tahltan, including elders who were arrested while keeping Fortune Minerals out of the Sa-

cred Headwaters a decade ago, have gathered at their usual hunting camp on Klappan Mountain to peacefully oppose the mining company, which began test-drilling earlier this summer, with the government’s approval.

Tahltan First Nation members have been joined by non-aboriginal allies, such as the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition. With the support of the wider community, which has brought food, water, firewood and other essentials, the Tahltan are vowing to stay on Mount Klappan until Fortune Minerals leaves the Sacred Headwaters for good.

American poet Gary Snyder has been quoted as saying, “The most radical thing you can do is stay home.” The phrase has come to have many associations, most notably to describe a sense of place and the profound power of communities coming together to protect it.

Snyder’s poetic description of what is a radical is an appropriate portrayal of the Tahltan’s peaceful defence of their Sacred Headwaters home. The word “radical” originates with the Latin for “root” or “having roots”.

The Tahltan’s presence in the Sacred Headwaters is ancient and deeply rooted and will not easily be removed.

Scientist, author and broadcaster David Suzuki wrote this column with Faisal Moola. at www.davidsuzuki.org.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Better boat launch access needed As a Red Deer County taxpayer and frequent user of the Half Moon Bay (Rural Route 21) boat launch for the past 10 years, I feel the need to “wade” in on the subject of closing the Rural Route 21 boat launch.

One of the issues linked with Red Deer County’s attempt to close this launch is garbage and litter left behind. Many more people use this area than just boaters (the little beach area may currently be the longest on Sylvan Lake). Most boaters take their refuse home in the boat.

About one year ago, as I was loading my boat onto the trailer, I witnessed a small shiny, dark-coloured car come from the cabin area towards the lake. The car turned and stopped near the onsite garbage can, a well-dressed woman got out and deposited a large bag of domestic/household in the already-full can and left. If summer villages do not have garbage pickup, and people choose to make their cabins their second homes, they should be responsible for their garbage, not Red Deer County taxpayers.

At a time when Lacombe County and other Central Alberta lakes are building new boat launches and promoting use of their lakes, Red Deer County and the Town of Sylvan Lake are attempting to restrict access for local boaters and visitors to the south half of the lake.

The developers have done a great job of making the $40 launch very user unfriendly. Boaters have to make a blind right hand corner as they approach their trailer. Different types of boats steer very differently at slow speeds, and there is no truck/trailer parking provided for that $40.

The average working person getting home around 6 p.m. has less than one hour to take their kids fishing and be off the launch property by 7 p.m. Is this the kind of family town we want? Pigeon Lake Provincial Park has a great boat and parking (free too!).

Myself and others enjoyed taking our boats (and business) there this summer. We feel the town of Sylvan is forcing locals and tourists to take their business elsewhere (check closed buildings and vacant lots downtown). We would prefer to enjoy our time locally. Many friends who have visited Sylvan frequently in the summer now go to Pine, Gleniffer and Ghost lakes, etc.

Elections are soon, it is time for taxpayers to make their vote count.

PS. In most democratic societies, the locally-elected officials have a duty to lobby (for their constituents) the governing departments, provincially and federally. These include Alberta Transportation (highways, intersections, traffic control lights), Alberta Heath Services (urgent care and hospitals), and Oceans and Fisheries Canada (water level control). The City of Calgary has stated that it is going to “work” on the Bow River, I suspect they will not take a lot of advice from Oceans and Fisheries.

Ken Somerville Red Deer County

Abandoned lot an eyesore After numerous phone calls and letters to the City of Red Deer Parks Department regarding the property at the northwest corner of Coronation Park by the residents in the neighbourhood of Woodlea, I have decided to write this letter.

Many of us have called the phone number posted on the For Sale sign on the property with no results.

Complaints to the city do not generate any action.

Since the property was sold and the house destroyed, the lot has not been maintained. There is a

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crop of Canada thistles blooming on this property as I write this.

I notice that a Cindy Jefferies election campaign sign is posted on this weedy eyesore. I suggest that is not an image that someone running for mayor would want to present.

I also notice that we have a blooming patch of Canada thistle on the east side of Waskasoo Creek in Coronation Park.

I suggest that there is an opportunity here for the city to appropriate this property and extend Coronation Park to the northwest corner of 46th Avenue and 52nd Street. In the meantime, the weeds and grass should be cut down.

The lots in this neighbourhood are beautiful and well maintained. They should not have to put up with this mess.

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Bike tour great, announcer awful I would like to comment on the Tour of Alberta, which in my view has been a wonderful undertaking.

With one exception: The finish of each race day. This exhilarating climax is largely spoiled by mega watts of verbiage delivered by a frenzied loud-mouthed commentator. He is a study in bad taste and exaggeration.

Where did they find this guy?

OK, so it’s free entertainment. Or is it? As citizens of this fair province, we put up the lion’s share of the cost ($3.5 million). That gives us a voice.

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Rock reunion hit all the right notes To MAG (Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery) and the 2013 Red Deer Centennial Committee. I was fortunate enough to attend MAG’s Rock & Roll Reunion at the Rink. What a great time was had by all at that reunion party. Great music, great friends (some I hadn’t met until that night), and food all rolled (pun intended) into one evening.

Thank you to Harley Hay for making the evening sound like something no person should miss, even if you didn’t live here when the bands were the “hottest thing around.”

To add to my good fortune, I was also the winner of the tickets to the History of the Eagles Concert in Edmonton on Sept. 9.

Now that was an amazing evening. My sister and I attended and what a fun night we had. The band members shared stories and jokes (i.e. the band got together when the Dead Sea was just sick) and made some beautiful noise. Those boys have not lost their touch or their voices. Every member so extremely talented — playing multiple instruments, some amazing guitar riff’s were heard and the crowd went nuts.

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Residential school reconciliation walk draws thousands

Omar Khadr making first public appearance LAWYERS CHALLENGE DETENTION

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Thousands of people braved a pouring rain in Vancouver Sunday to take part in a reconciliation walk marking the sad history of residential schools in Canada, erupting in a raucous cheer as the daughter of American civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. urged all Canadians to move forward and heal.

Bernice King told the crowd not to give up on the process of progress.

“My father said something very powerful about progress. He said, human progress is neither automatic, nor inevitable,” she said from a stage set up at the start of the march, which drew a huge crowd that some estimates put more than 10,000.

“Even a superficial look at history reveals that no social advance rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. Every step towards the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering and struggle.”

There is no time for apathy or complacency, said King, who gathered with tens of thousands of people last month to mark the 50th anniversary of her father’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington.

A Baptist minister herself, King inherited the gift of powerful oratory, and the crowd erupted in raucous cheers as she outlined her vision for a Canada that will “be the great nation that it’s called to be.”

“This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action,” King said.

“This requires leadership action on all fronts in Canada, from political and government, corporate..., educational and community leadership, because, as I said, we are all in this together. We are tied in an inescapable network of

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Dr. Bernice King, left, daughter of U.S. civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., greets a member of the Squamish First Nation wearing a traditional hat during the Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday. The walk wrapped up a week Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada events in the city. mutuality, caught in a single garment of destiny and what affects one person here in Canada — no matter their background — directly affects all indirectly.”

The four-kilometre walk through downtown Vancouver came at the end of a week of hearings by the federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a factfinding commission set up as part of the settlement between the Canadian government, victims and various churches who operated residential schools — the last of which closed its doors in 1996.

The gathering in Vancouver is the sixth of seven gatherings across the country, and will culminate in a final event in Edmonton next year, and a final report by

the commission.

The walk — the first reconciliation walk in Canada — and several other events were organized

by Reconciliation Canada, an independent collaboration between the Indian Residential School Survivors Society and Tides Canada Initiatives Society to engage all Canadians in the reconciliation process.

King said economic empowerment is part of the way forward.

“For the way moving forward, you must be determined to hang in there,” she said.

“There’s no single solution. It’s going to be multifaceted, because we are talking about healing on many different levels and empowerment in many different ways.”

Former Guantanamo Bay inmate Omar Khadr is expected to make his first appearance in public since American soldiers captured him as a badly wounded 15-year-old in Afghanistan 11 years ago.

Khadr will be in an Edmonton courtroom today for an application to have his ongoing detention in an adult prison declared illegal.

“I want them to see Omar Khadr,” his lawyer Dennis Edney said. “I don’t want him hidden away.”

The Toronto-born Khadr, who turned 27 last week, will not speak during the hearing before the Court of Queen’s Bench, expected to last the day.

A spokeswoman for Correctional Service Canada confirmed an order had been made for Khadr to appear in court.

Khadr’s last court appearance was when he pleaded guilty to five war crimes in October 2010 before a U.S. military commission in Guantanamo Bay, where a few select people were allowed to watch the proceedings in person. In exchange for his guilty plea, he was given an eight-year sentence.

The federal government, which opposes the application, argues Khadr has been appropriately placed in an adult maximum security facility.

The legal arguments underpinning the application and government’s response are technical and based on provisions of the International Transfer of Offenders Act. Essentially, they boil down to whether his eightyear term should be construed as a single youth sentence for all five offences, as his lawyers argue.

That would mean he should be serving his time in a provincial facility rather than a federal penitentiary.

For its part, the government argues Khadr received five separate but concurrent sentences of eight years each.

That would mean his sentence for murder in violation of the laws of war would be considered as a youth sentence in Canada, but the punishment for the other four crimes, including attempted murder and spying, would be considered as adult sentences.

“The International Transfer of Offenders Act makes no provisions for the sentence to be treated partially as a youth sentence and as an adult sentence,” Edney said.

“The military commission process doesn’t recognize concurrent or consecutive sentences; all they do is they give the global sentence.”

Transferred to Canada in September 2012, Khadr was first incarcerated largely in isolation at the maximum security Millhaven Institution in eastern Ontario before moving to the maximum security Edmonton Institution in May.

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Most rescued from terrorist siege KENYA’S MILITARY LAUNCHED MAJOR OPERATION TO RESCUE HOSTAGES AT NAIROBI MALL AFTER TWO-DAY STANDOFF THAT ALREADY KILLED 68 PEOPLE, CANADIANS AMONG DEAD

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan’s military said late Sunday it had rescued “most” of the remaining hostages held by al-Qaida-linked militants in an upscale Nairobi mall after launching a major operation to end a two-day standoff that had already killed 68 people.

The assault, which began shortly before sundown, came as two helicopters circled the mall, with one skimming very close to the roof. A loud explosion rang out, far larger than any previous grenade blast or gunfire volley.

Kenyan police said on Twitter that a “MAJOR” assault by had started to end the bloody siege.

“This will end tonight. Our forces will prevail. Kenyans are standing firm against aggression, and we will win,” Kenya’s National Disaster Operation Centre said on Twitter.

Kenya Defence Forces later said it had rescued most hostages and had taken control of most of the mall. Officials did not immediately release the number of hostages rescued or the number that remained. Four Kenyan military personnel were wounded in the operation, the military said.

The assault came about 30 hours after 10 to 15 al-Shabab extremists stormed the mall Saturday from two sides, throwing grenades and firing on civilians.

Loud exchanges of gunfire emanated from inside the four-story upscale mall throughout Sunday. Kenyan troops were seen carrying in at least two rocket propelled grenades. Al-Shabab militants reacted angrily to the helicopters on Twitter and warned that the Kenyan military action was endangering hostages.

Kenyan officials said they would do their utmost to save hostages’ lives, but no officials could say precisely how many hostages were inside. Kenya’s Red Cross said in a statement citing police that 49 people had been reported missing. Officials did not make an explicit link but that number could give an indication of the number of people held captive.

Kenya’s Red Cross said the death toll on Sunday rose to 68 after nine

bodies were recovered in a joint rescue mission.

A United States State Department spokeswoman condemned the “despicable massacre of innocent men, women and children.” U.S. law enforcement, military and civilian personnel in Nairobi were providing advance and assistance as requested by Kenya, spokeswoman Marie Harf said.

Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked rebel group, al-Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attack that specifically targeted non-Muslims. The attackers included some women. The Islamic extremist rebels said the attack was retribution for Kenyan forces’ 2011 push into neighbouring Somalia.

Al-Shabab said on its new Twitter feed — after its previous one was shut down Saturday — that Kenyan officials were asking the hostage-takers to negotiate and offering incentives.

“We’ll not negotiate with the Kenyan govt as long as its forces are invading our country, so reap the bitter fruits of your harvest,” al-Shabab said in a tweet.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta reiterated his government’s determination to continue fighting al-Shabab.

“We went as a nation into Somalia to help stabilize the country and most importantly to fight terror that had been unleashed on Kenya and the world,” said Kenyatta. “We shall not relent on the war on terror.”

He said although this violent attack had succeeded, the Kenyan security forces had “neutralized” many others.

Earlier in the day Kenyatta said he his nephew and his nephew’s fiance were killed in the attack.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga told reporters at the mall that “quite a number” of people were being held hostage in two locations of the mall, which includes stores for Nike, Adidas and Bose. Many hostages were believed to be in a grocery and general department store called Nakumatt.

Kenyan security officials sought to reassure the families of hostages but implied that hostages could be killed.

The security operation is “delicate” because Kenyan forces hoped to ensure the hostages are evacuated safely, said Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph

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Soldiers from the Kenya Defence Forces arrive after dawn outside the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya Sunday. Islamic extremist gunmen lobbed grenades and fired assault rifles inside Nairobi’s top mall Saturday, killing dozens and wounding over a hundred in the attack.

Lenku.

“The priority is to save as many lives as possible,” Lenku said, adding that more than 1,000 people escaped the attack inside the mall on Saturday.

“We have received a lot of messages from friendly countries, but for now it remains our operation,” Lenku said.

More than 175 people were injured in the attack, Lenku said, including many children. Kenyan forces were by Sunday in control of the mall’s security cameras, he said.

Britain’s prime minister, in confirming the deaths of three British nationals, told the country to “prepare ourselves for further bad news.”

Westgate Mall is at least partially owned by Israelis, and reports circulated that Israeli commandos were on the ground to assist in the response.

Four restaurants inside the mall are Israeli-run or owned.

In Israel, a senior defence official said there were no Israeli forces par-

ticipating in an assault, but the official said it was possible that Israeli advisers were providing assistance.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was discussing a classified military issue, would not elaborate.

Israel has close ties to Kenya going back many years. And in recent years, Israel has identified East Africa as an area of strategic interest and stepped up ties with Kenya and other neighbouring countries, due to shared threats posed by al-Qaida and other extremist elements.

In 2002, militants bombed an Israeli-owned luxury hotel near Mombasa, killing 13 people, and tried to shoot down an Israeli airliner at the same time.

Kenyans and foreigners were among those confirmed dead, including British, French, Canadians, Indians, a Ghanaian, a South African and a Chinese woman.

Merkel leads conservatives Suicide bombers kill 78 in to German election win Pakistan church attack BERLIN — The strong performance by Angela Merkel’s conservatives in Sunday’s German election was not only a victory for her Christian Democratic Union but also vindication of her strategy of transforming a party long dominated

by Roman Catholic men.

During her eight years as chancellor, Merkel re-invented her party — much as Bill Clinton did with America’s Democrats. She broke with some of her party’s core values on the family, national security and nuclear energy and — like Clinton — pushed it to the centre of national politics with dazzling success.

Some party leaders had warned in recent years that Merkel was alienating her conservative base. Instead, her strategy produced the best performance by the CDU since 1994 — virtually guaranteeing her a third term as chancellor and silencing critics within the party.

“Merkel has been totally unjustifiably criticized over the years for abandoning conservative values,” said Oscar Gabriel, a political scientist at the University of Stuttgart.

“In fact she’s positioned the party where the majority of voters are. Her strategy has made the CDU attractive to voters in other parties.”

The result: “The CDU’s entire election campaign was focused on Merkel,” Germany’s biggest-selling newspaper, Bild, said on its website. “Now, more than ever, she is the undisputed leader of the CDU and the entire country.”

A Lutheran pastor’s daughter who grew up in Communist East Germany, Merkel surprised many of her colleagues when she joined the Catholic and male-dom-

inated Christian Democrats shortly before reunification in 1990. Within months, however, the political newcomer had been named to Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s Cabinet as minister of family and women and later environment.

“Everyone thought this was because she was young, she was a woman, she was from the east and she wasn’t involved with the regime there,” said Jacqueline Boysen, one of Merkel’s many biographers. “But things weren’t that simple because she proved that it was a place she was suited for. She found that she was talented and enjoyed politics.”

Underestimated by many inside and outside her party, Merkel steadily rose through the ranks to become chancellor for the first time in 2005. Her favourite phrase is: “step by step.”

As she gained power Merkel shifted positions on numerous issues, most famously when she abruptly decided in 2011 to phase out nuclear power within a decade.

Still, some Christian Democrats attacked the chancellor, warning that she was weakening the party by failing to defend its Christian conservative values.

And yet voters have rewarded her for trying to find the biggest possible consensus on important issues.

While many politicians face a crisis in their second term, Merkel has managed to emerge stronger than ever in voters’ standing, with approval ratings above 70 per cent.

And a survey by German public television station ARD found that 38 per cent of voters backed the party only because of Merkel.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A pair of suicide bombers blew themselves up amid hundreds of worshippers at a historic church in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 78 people in the deadliest-ever attack against the country’s Christian minority.

A wing of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing, raising new questions about the government’s push to strike a peace deal with the militants to end a decade-long insurgency that has killed thousands of people.

The Jundullah arm of the Taliban said they would continue to target non-Muslims until the United States stopped drone attacks in Paki-

stan’s remote tribal region. The latest drone strike came Sunday, when missiles hit a pair of compounds in the North Waziristan tribal area, killing six suspected militants.

The attack on the All Saints Church, which wounded 141 people, occurred as worshippers were leaving after services to get a free meal of rice offered on the front lawn, said a top government administrator, Sahibzada Anees.

“There were blasts and there was hell for all of us,” said Nazir John, who was at the church in the city’s Kohati Gate district along with at least 400 other worshippers.

“When I got my senses back, I found nothing but smoke, dust, blood and screaming people. I saw severed body parts and

blood all around.”

Survivors wailed and hugged one another in the wake of the blasts.

The white walls of the church, which first opened in the late 1800s, were pockmarked with holes caused by ball bearings contained in the bombs to cause maximum damage.

Blood stained the floor and the walls.

Plates filled with rice were scattered across the ground.

The attack was carried out by two suicide bombers who detonated their explosives almost simultaneously, said police officer Shafqat Malik.

The 78 dead included 34 women and seven children, said Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. Another 37 children were among the 141 wounded, he said.

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MONDAY, SEPT. 23, 2013

Centennial fall fair held at farm RED DEER CENTENNIAL’S OLD FASHIONED FALL FAIR ATTRACTS CROWDS

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

HOG, HARLEY TOY RUN Gasoline Alley HarleyDavidson and the Red Deer HOG chapter teamed up on Sept. 14 for a toy run, raising funds and donated toys for the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. A total of $3,135 was raised as well as a number of toys. They will be donated to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. More than 100 people participated in what is intended to be an annual event. They met for a pancake breakfast, followed by a ride to the Last Chance Saloon in Wayne for a barbecue.

WOOD WORKING SHOW Fine wood working will be on display as the Central Alberta Wood Workers Guild will soon show off their hard work.

The second annual wood working show is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214 50th Ave. The wood working show is part of the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival and admission is free to the show.

With only a few months left in 2013, Red Deerians continue to celebrate the city’s centennial.

Red Deer Centennial’s Old Fashioned Fall Fair at Sunnybrook Farm on Saturday attracted lots of people eager to enjoy a leisurely afternoon with loads of activities for kids.

This wasn’t the first centennial event for Kim Edzerza, of Red Deer, and her two young daughters.

But it was their first time to Sunnybrook Farm. They intend to return.

“I didn’t even know exactly where it was.

“We were missing out,” said Edzerza whose daughters were trying their luck at the penny carnival games.

This was the first centennial event Alicia Brzak and fiancé Patrick Bryar, both of Red Deer, have been able to attend.

“We don’t have kids, but we came anyway,” Brzak said with a laugh.

They were digging into some homemade pie and ice cream while listening to the Wild Rose Harmonizers singing some songs from the past.

“It’s neat.

“Hearing these guys is fantastic. They’re amazing,” Bryar said.

Iain Younger and Barbara Swinton, both of Red Deer, were glad children were enjoying themselves playing all the games — sans computers or electronics.

Younger said fair was a lovely throw-back to the ways families used to celebrate.

“I think it’s a wonderful idea for families, especially kids.

Most kids probably haven’t seen anyone make ice cream,” Swinton said.

The Old-Fashioned Fall Fair was one of many official Red Deer Centennial events. Several partner events run by com-

“It gives us a chance to talk a lot about Red Deer and why

we’re celebrating and what’s great.”

She hopes the profile of partner events has been raised.

“It’s really fun to be able to showcase all these different people over the course of the year . . . their own individual organizations, their pet projects, their talents.”

Events continue through the fall, like the Red Deer Cemetery tour on Oct. 31. Participants are encouraged to come dressed as ghosts.

Red Deer College drama students will perform historical skits performed on Nov. 1. Students from G.H. Dawe School and St. Patrick’s Community School will plant a small grove of Red Deer’s centennial tree — Tatarian Maple

FOR FOCUS ON HEALTH PROMOTION

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

Just north of Lacombe, the J.J. Collett Natural Area is holding its annual fall walk later this month.

Everyone is welcome to join in on the event, which starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday. J.J. Collett Foundation directors will lead two guided walks for interested groups along some of the trails of the natural area, including the new boardwalk. The Medicine River Wildlife Centre may have a hawk available for release back into nature as well.

Hot dogs, desserts and beverages will follow the walks.

Communities and organizations representing a million Albertans now support the development of the Wellness Foundation to focus solely on health promotion.

Last week Red Deer City Council joined the chorus calling on the province to fund the foundation to reduce the number of Albertans suffering from chronic diseases.

Les Hagen, consulting director of Wellness Alberta, said disease and injury prevention is woefully underfunded in Alberta.

“Preventable illness and injury are placing an enormous burden on our quality of life, our economy and our health care system.

‘Right now 90 per cent of illnesses and conditions that are filling our hospitals are largely preventable and yet we’re spending less than one per cent of the total health care budget on the primary prevention of these illnesses and conditions,” said Hagen who is also the executive director of Action on Smoking and Health.

Soon Alberta will be faced with a “tsunami of baby boomers” who will be hitting the health care system hard in the next 10 to 15 years unless something is done now, he said.

“In the past when we’ve made investments often they’ve been usurped by the needs of acute care. What we have to do first is actually protect (health promotion) funding from the health care system itself,” he said.

Wellness Alberta, launched earlier this year by Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention want to see the creation of a special wellness levy applied to tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverage products sold in Alberta.

The money should not re-allocated from the existing budgets.

About $170 million, at least

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munity groups have also been held.

“It’s been a fabulous year.

We’re energized by the public’s response to everything that we’ve done. We’re impressed by crowds that have come out.

We’re really pleased with the comments and the level of participation by the public,” said Shelia Bannerman, Red Deer 2013 Centennial committee chair.

She said outdoor events have been held around the city so it encouraged people from different parts of the city and walks of life to attend — even if some people didn’t know it was a Centennial event.

— on Sept. 25.

People also have time to buy a light barrel used during Centennial festivities to use as a rain barrel in their yard. Barrels are $70 each. Visit reddeer2013.ca for more information on the barrels and upcoming events.

“We’re really looking forward to our final event Fire and Ice at City Hall Park on Dec. 13 because that’s shaping up to be a really fun, interactive event.

“It will be significant I think in terms of saying thank you for making this such a great centennial year and then just giving a bit of momentum to moving forward to whatever our future holds,” Bannerman said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate. com

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Seats were always full on the barrel train ride at the Old Fashioned Fall Fair on Saturday afternoon at Sunnybrook Farm.

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Sarah Hawkins is a public policy analyst for the Canadian Cancer Society in Red Deer.

‘IN WELLNESS IN GENERAL, ONE OF THE THINGS WE’RE LOOKING AT IS STABILITY IN FUNDING.....’

— SARAH HAWKINS, PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST

FOR THE CANCER SOCIETY one per cent of Alberta’s health budget, is needed to promote wellness.

“We’ve done the polling. The vast majority of Albertans are in favour of a wellness levy on tobacco or alcohol as long as those proceeds are used for health promotion. They won’t support it if the money is squandered or just goes into general revenue.”

Hagen said last spring the Redford government announced a new levy on cellphones to help fund the 911 service which helps people get to the emergency health care they need.

Surely a levy could be created to help keep people well so they don’t need to visit the hospital.

Wellness Alberta also wants the foundation to be separate from the health department, ideally at arms-length to government with a structure similar to the Heritage Savings Trust Fund which reports directly to the legislature through an allparty committee.

“All the checks and balances the provincial government has will be applied to this founda-

tion and it will be imperative on this foundation to demonstrate success with the available dollars.”

He said in the past government has struggled with meaningful communication strategy, for example with sexually transmitted disease.

The foundation could provide leadership on controversial issues and topics that do not have much political support but absolutely have to be addressed to reduce the burden of chronic disease.

Hagen said the foundation could do more than just education.

It could help promote an overall culture of wellness to build public support for policy measures which has been done before with respect to smoking bylaws.

“What used to be very much a culture of tobacco use is now very much a culture of nonsmoking. We can do the same with wellness.”

A diverse number of issues could be reach the spotlight, he said.

“We could improve the phys-

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ical environment. I know you have struggled in Red Deer with bike lanes.

“Lots of communities have.

Funding could be used to advance the promotion of effective bike lanes and safe cycling, or make communities more walkable.”

Canadian Cancer Society’s Alberta/Northwest Territories Division is one of the health care organizations to endorse the foundation.

“In wellness in general, one of the things we’re looking at is stability in funding, longer-term projects, the ability to really effectively evaluate and continue to implement best practices,” said Sarah Hawkins, public policy analyst for the cancer society who approached Red Deer City Council for its support on behalf of Wellness Alberta.

Hagen said the foundation wants to support health professionals who are already working to promote health. It’s all about maximizing programs to their full potential.

Red Deer Primary Care Network has been working to promote healthy living on many fronts like running a free bike corral at Saturday’s Public Market to boost interest in cycling, making exercise accessible with free outdoor gyms, and encouraging walking via virtual treks.

Group classes help promote weight loss, reduce anxiety, and help seniors exercise to be steadier on their feet. Oneon-one programs assist people trying to quit smoking, control blood pressure and diabetes, and more.

“I think education and prevention are very important and I’ll always stand behind that,” said Dr. Peter Bouch, chairman of Red Deer Primary Care Network.

“I just think any of these committees or any of these foundations need to go and see what’s already in communities. What works in Red Deer might not work in other areas.”

Putting dollars into prevention is forward thinking instead of the typical band-aid solution used in health care. But collaborating with organizations already working with the public is key, he said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate. com

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Superstore workers prepare for strike UNION SAYS NOTICE SERVED AFTER ‘DISMAL’ OFFER FROM COMPANY

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Employees of the Real Canadian Superstore are a step closer to walking off the job on Oct. 6 after their union served Loblaw Companies Ltd. with strike notice.

Christine McMeckan, a communication representative with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401, said late Friday that the move came after Loblaw presented an offer to its approximately 8,500 Superstore and Real Canadian Liquorstore employees in Alberta.

“It was dismal,” said McMeckan,

adding that the offer proposes wage rollbacks and doesn’t address union concerns about a lack of hours for workers.

The company also did not respond to a union demand for sick pay for its members. Currently, said McMeckan, Superstore employees — about 86 per cent of whom work part time — face financial pressure to show up for work if they’re ill.

In August, Superstore employees in Red Deer and other Alberta cities voted in favour of strike action. McMeckan said the UFCW felt it was necessary to serve Loblaw with official notice that its members plan to walk out on Oct. 6.

“We’re hoping that the employer will come back with a different offer before then but we’re not counting on it,” she said, adding that no further negotiations are currently planned.

However, members of the UFCW 401’s three Superstore bargaining units —Calgary and area, Edmonton and area, and the rest of the province — are scheduled to vote on Loblaw’s current offer on Sept. 29 and 30.

“We would be recommending rejection of this offer and we believe that we will get that rejection,” said McMeckan. “But ultimately, that would be up to the members to decide.”

If employees do vote to reject Loblaw’s existing offer, or any further

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offers that the company tables before then, the resulting strike could affect all Superstore outlets in Alberta, she said.

Julija Hunter, vice-president of public relations with Loblaw, told the Advocate previously that her company is committed to reaching a negotiated agreement, and that she can’t comment on the specifics of those negotiations while bargaining continues.

Hunter also said that Loblaw has “contingency plans for situations that may impact our valued customers.”

There are about 300 Superstore workers in Red Deer. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Steve Scarrow of Saskatoon puts the shine to his brothers 1973 Corvette Roadster as he prepares it for sale at the Electric Garageís Fall Finale collector car sale at Westerner Park on Friday. The sale, which continued on Saturday, featured about 150 cars. Based in Red Deer, The Electric Garage conducts several live collector vehicle auctions at various locations throughout the year. the Electric Garage also sells vehicles online.

Getting products to the market faster CROWDFUNDING CAN HELP STARTUP BUSINESSES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Entrepreneur Paul Chipperton aims to raise $129,000 by the end of October for marketing a technology that can suspend the arrival of distracting emails, text messages and phone calls to handheld and other devices.

But he’s leaving this fundraising to online, not to the banks or venture capital. In a growing movement called crowdfunding, entrepreneurs make video pitches to consumers to help get their projects to market. It all comes down to whether the amount of donations meet the startup company’s funding target and deadline.

Chipperton is putting his MyFocus Solution product on the U.S.-based crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, which launched in Canada earlier this month.

“If you don’t make that threshold number, the project doesn’t get funded and you go about your business,” said Chipperton, CEO of CanFocus Technologies Inc. in Toronto.

Chipperton described his product as a “little force field of solitude” to help people get their

work done without electronic distractions.

In essence, MyFocus uses software to put messages and calls in a “holding pattern” on cellphones, laptops and tablets for up to two hours with no ringing or buzzing or alerts, he said. Consumers can download the app for their smartphones and tablets or plug a small device into their computers.

By pledging $5 to $8,000, donors can receive various rewards — including T-shirts, the product, or becoming an observer at meetings of the company’s board of directors for a year — for their cash on Kickstarter.

“It’s a transaction. You put money down and you get something back.”

Even with Kickstarter taking a five per cent fee for successfully funded projects, Chipperton said it’s still better terms and conditions than he would get from a bank, investment firm or private equity funding.

Consumers are charged a processing fee of three per cent for pledges of $10 or more and five per cent for pledges less than $10.

There are no fees for projects that aren’t successfully funded and pledges are cancelled. Kickstarter says proposed projects must be

“creative” and have an concrete end result, like a film or product, and not be used for raising money for causes or to pay bills.

Kickstarter, launched in 2009, and says 4.9 million people have since made pledges totalling $790 million, funding 48,000 projects around the world.

One of its best-known projects was the Pebble smartwatch that connects to smartphones for access to email.

It raised more than $10 million within a month in 2012, well beyond it’s quest for $100,000.

Ottawa-based tech startup Black Sumac so far has raised more than $153,000 on rival crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo, for its home security monitoring device called Piper, which is controlled remotely by smartphones and tablets.

“Basically, it’s like a marketing launch,” said CEO Russell Ure. “You’re proving to people in the investment community that there’s actually buyers there for that product.”

Black Sumac is taking pledges up to $1,500. For a pledge of $209, consumers get a Piper, which is expected to retail for about $250.

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TORONTO — Markets will be looking for a new focus this week after investors were set adrift by last week’s decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to continue unabated its $85 billion a month of stimulus spending.

The U.S. central bank surprised investors by announcing that it had no plans to curtail any of its unprecedented bond purchases, which were put in place following the 2008 financial crisis. Stocks and commodities soared mid-week on the news, but had given back a big chunk of those gains by Friday.

For the last few months, the focus has been on whether the Fed would begin tapering its stimulus, and by how much. The anticipation had been that it was going to happen this month amid signs of an improving economy. But Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said he was still not convinced that the economy would be okay if the bank pulled back.

Now that there’s some breathing room, investors will have to figure out what they should pay attention to until the next Fed meeting in October.

“The market now is sitting around saying, ‘OK so now what? What do we have to focus on?”’ said Allan Small, a senior investment adviser with DWM Securities. “The market is kind of pausing. It doesn’t really know which way to go.”

What will be closely watched will be a number of speeches this week by at least 10 members of the Fed, who may hint at when there may be action on the stimulus. If it doesn’t happen next month, the next opportunity may be at the following Fed gathering in December.

Attention will also be paid to tech company BlackBerry Ltd., after shares in the smartphone company tumbled significantly last week on news that it was cutting 4,500 jobs and expects to report a quarterly loss of between US$950 and US$995 million.

Most of the loss will come from a massive writedown it will take due to poor sales of its new smartphone devices.

BlackBerry also announced it was reducing the number of devices in its portfolio from six to four.

Half of the smartphones will be marketed towards higher-end consumers, while the other two will be for entry-level customers. Its second quarterly earnings are due on Friday.

Several key U.S. economic reports will be also released this week, including durable goods orders and new home sales figures. Economists don’t expect these numbers to hold any big surprises, but if they do, then they may become fodder for the Fed’s tapering deliberations.

“All the numbers play a part. The Fed is watching everything right now. And really, they’ve said that the economic data will dictate what they do going forward. It all matters,” said Small.

“You want to look at it from the standpoint of: Is the U.S. economy continuing to grow and what is the pace of growth? Right now, the pace is modest and that’s why the Fed is not reacting.”

In Canada, the most anticipated figures will be the retail sales numbers, which come out Tuesday.

Bay Street predicts sales rebounded in July with an estimated 0.6 per cent month-over-month gain after a weak June.

It’s expected this figure will be pumped up by growing demand for automobiles.

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A million dollars is not what it used to be

TALBOT BOGGS

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A million dollars just isn’t what it used to be.

There was a time when, if you had a million dollars, you were considered to be rich.

Not necessarily so anymore.

A poll by Swiss financial services firm UBS shows that you need at least $5 million to feel wealthy.

UBS asked 4,450 high-net-worth investors if they considered themselves wealthy.

Among those with between $1 million and $5 million in investments, 28 per cent claimed they were wealthy. Among those with $5 million or more in investments, however, the number jumped to 60 per cent.

The definition of what constitutes being wealthy is fuzzy and very personal. But according to the survey the majority of investors defined wealth as having no financial constraints on what they do.

The reasons the investors gave for picking the figure of $5 million as being the benchmark for being wealthy sound pretty familiar.

Like most of us non-wealthy people, the wealthy are worried about providing for themselves and their families. The majority maintain at least 20 per cent of their assets in cash so they can quickly get hold of money if they need it. Eighty per cent help

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provide for their adult children or parents and 20 per cent have a grown child or parent living with them.

And given the fact that medical bills are the major cause of U.S. bankruptcies, it’s not surprising that 55 per cent of young highworth investors are worried about paying for their health care.

Canadians generally are getting a little richer, according to a report by Environics Analytics. Canadian household net worth at the beginning of the year was over $400,000 for the first time.

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HOUSEHOLDER: Net worth grows The average household’s net worth grew by 5.8 per cent at the end of last year, from $378,093 at the end of 2011.

And Canada, it seems, is a good country to live in if you want to make good money.

Two thirds of high net-worth Canadians — those with investible assets of $1 million or more — made their money on their own, according to a recent study

by BMO Harris Private Banking.

Forty-eight per cent of those high net-worth individuals were immigrants, while 24 per cent described themselves as first generation Canadians with at least one parent born outside of Canada.

Within this group of new Canadians, 68 per cent reported that their wealth was self-made.

“For generations, many have considered Canada to be a place that provides opportunities for those who are willing to move here and contribute to the growth of the country,” said Alex Dousmanis-Curtis, senior vice-president and head of BMO Harris Private Banking.

“Today’s high net-worth Canadians, whether they were born here or have adopted Canada as their own, prove that hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit can result in prosperity and success.”

Women now make up one-third of Canada’s affluent population, up 21 per cent from 2010. Forty per cent of women generated their own wealth and onethird of women now manage their own investments, verses 59 per cent of men.

“Today’s women are controlling more and more of the wealth in Canada and that number is increasing by eight percentage points annually,” DousmanisCurtis said. “It’s clear that the face of wealth in Canada is changing and there is no longer one stereotypical type of high net-worth client.”

The study found that new Americans account for only one third of the wealthy in the U.S. The wealthy in the U.S. tend to be younger than in Canada, with 24 per cent of high net-worth Americans being under the age of 40.

While have a million bucks today may not make you wealthy, it’s certainly a heck of a lot better than not having it.

Talbot Boggs is a Toronto-based business communications professional who has worked with national news organizations, magazines and corporations in the finance, retail, manufacturing and other industrial sectors.

RETAIL: Weather may impac sales Rainy weather in Central Canada may have had some impact on retail sales, but sales of items such as building materials and gardening supplies may have got a boost following the Alberta floods and the end of the Quebec construction strike.

Stocks have also seen some volatility recently due to concerns over Syria, and whether the U.S. will

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Brian Best, left and his father David stand in the barn Saturday July 20, 2013 housing their tractors that normally should be out in the fields working, but because of money problems are stored in the barn. Best and his son Brian run the family farm that has run into debt and to try to keep the farm going they have turned to crowdfunding on the internet. launch missile strikes on the Middle Eastern country in retaliation for an alleged government chemical attack on its own citizens there last month.

But those worries have been alleviated through diplomatic efforts to neutralize Syria’s chemical weapons stockpiles.

“We’re kind of in that lull before other quarterly earnings reports are released at the end of the month,” said Small.

Early on in the week, the markets will also keep an eye out on the results of Sunday’s general election in Germany. Last week, polls showed that Chancellor Angela Merkel’s centre-right coalition was neck-andneck with the left-leaning opposition. As change in leadership could spell a new direction in economic policy in Germany, the eurozone’s economic powerhouse.

CROWDFUNDING: Venture capital companies watch Ure said venture capital firms watch crowdfunding and successful campaigns help establish credibility for potential investment.

E-commerce professor Tim Richardson said small

companies don’t need to ask for a lot of money.

“It’s not the amount. It’s the speed,” said Richardson, who teaches at the University of Toronto and Seneca College.

“It takes their product from conceptualization to be able to actually launch and have people start using it. The early adopters, because of social media, can create a big impact.”

Kash Pashootan, a vice-president and portfolio manager at First Avenue Advisory, a Raymond James company in Ottawa, said it’s challenging for startup companies to access to capital in Canada because the appetite for risk is low.

As a result, Canadian startups are often forced to sell their business to a larger company, said Pashootan.

Quebec City’s Quattriuum tech is also using Kickstarter to help pre-sell its product, a sensor that attaches to a hockey stick that can calculate the speed of a slapshot, then download the information to an iPhone or Android smartphone or tablet.

Called the FWD Powershot, backers will get the product as a reward for a donation of $100. It’s expected to retail for $150.

So far, Quattriuum has raised more than $20,000 with a goal of $75,000.

“The less we need to borrow, the better we feel,” said Quattriuum president Olivier Munger.

CN, feds eyeing oil-by-rail to Prince Rupert, in same quantity as Gateway WOULD BE PLAN B IN CASE PIPELINE IS BLOCKED

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, right, review an honor guard during a welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Sunday.

Venezuelan president signs agreements with his Chinese counterpart on trip to Beijing

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING — China and Venezuela signed several agreements Sunday during a visit by the Venezuelan president that is meant to strengthen economic ties between the South American nation and its leading creditor.

President Nicolas Maduro told his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, that the main goal of his trip was to further consolidate and expand the strategic partnership between the two countries that late President Hugo Chavez began with Chinese leaders.

Chavez died in March after 14 years in power.

The two leaders signed 12 agreements Sunday, including ones related to a finance fund deal, education, and a joint development between Chinese state-owned oil producer Sinopec and Venezuela’s national oil company.

They also signed a co-operation and exchange agreement between China’s space flight administration and Venezuela’s science and innovation ministry relating to remote satellites. No details were given on any of the agreements.

Maduro told Xi that Venezuela was in an important phase of economic transformation and wanted to diversify its economic structure.

“We want to put forth great effort to develop our production industries and at the same time solidify our 21st century socialist foundation,” Maduro said.

He said he believed these goals could be realized this decade through exchanges and current and future cooperative projects between the two countries.

Xi called Maduro “China’s good friend” and said his visit would propel bilateral relations “to new heights.”

CN Rail, at the urging of Chineseowned Nexen Inc., is considering shipping Alberta bitumen to Prince Rupert, B.C., by rail in quantities matching the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline, documents show.

Internal memos obtained by Greenpeace under the Access to Information Act show the rail carrier raised the proposal last March with Natural Resources Canada.

“Nexen Inc. is reportedly working with CN to examine the transportation of crude oil on CN’s railway to Prince Rupert, B.C., to be loaded onto tankers for export to Asia,” states a departmental briefing note setting up the March 1 meeting.

An attached CN presentation paper notes that “CN has ample capacity to run seven trains per day to match Gateway’s proposed capacity.”

Greenpeace provided the documents to The Canadian Press.

The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, which would carry crude oil to Kitimat, B.C., has met fierce opposition from First Nations and environmentalists.

Greenpeace researcher Keith Stewart said the CN rail pitch has the appearance of a “Plan B” in case Northern Gateway is blocked, but that it raises “the same or greater risks.”

The horrific Lac-Megantic, Que., disaster in July, which claimed 47 lives when a train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded, has focused intense scrutiny on the burgeoning oilby-rail industry.

Some 5.5 million litres of oil either burned or leaked into the environment in Lac-Megantic. The fire burned for four days.

A spokesman for CN Rail told The Canadian Press in an email that “no specific crude-by-rail project to Prince Rupert (was) discussed” at the March meeting with Natural Resources Canada.

The company “does not disclose publicly its commercial discussions with customers,” Mark Hallman said in the email.

“CN will continue to explore new opportunities to move crude oil safely and efficiently to markets,” Hallman wrote.

“The company will consider concrete crude-by-rail proposals, including any specific project to move crude to Prince Rupert. However, there is no infrastructure in place at Prince Rupert to transfer crude oil from train tank cars to vessels.”

Hallman also noted it was the gov-

ernment that asked CN for the meeting, not the other way around.

Indeed, the documents obtained by Greenpeace show Ottawa was intensely interested in oil by rail, at least prior to the Quebec accident.

“NRCan is currently meeting with Transport Canada to mutually understand how rail could be part of a solution to current market access challenges,” says an undated memorandum for Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver.

The memo describes rail as “an increasingly viable option” and states that carriers Canadian Pacific and CN “have indicated that the potential to increase rail movements of crude oil is theoretically unlimited.”

Rail officials had indicated that a project to bring crude to port for tanker export “is likely in future.”

A separate memo for International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Dennis Lebel, then the transport minister, assets that Transport Canada “has identified no major safety concerns with the increased oil on rail capacity in Canada, nor with the safety of tank cars ...”

The memo states that “transportation of oil by rail does not trigger the need for a federal environmental assessment” but notes that “proposals to construct new infrastructure to support the activity” may require an assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The “Departmental Position” on oil by rail is entirely blacked out from the memo.

Greenpeace’s Stewart said the LacMegantic tragedy revealed that federal safety regulations hadn’t kept pace with the oil-by-rail boom.

“If the government or industry imagines they can use these regulatory loopholes to do an end-run around opposition to tar sands moving through those lands or waters, they will be in for a rude awakening,” said Stewart.

Opposition in Canada to the Northern Gateway and in the United States to TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline has keyed on stopping or slowing development of Alberta’s oilsands development.

The undated memo to Oliver, the natural resources minister, suggests that’s wishful thinking.

“Despite difficulties related to new pipeline capacity, Canadian crude producers are unlikely to slow down production and will turn to rail to ensure their product reaches market,” said the memo.

“To date, there hasn’t been a project to bring crude by rail to port for tanker export, however rail officials indicate that such a project is likely in future.”

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New study of MERS virus sequences supports idea of multiple jumps SPREAD CAUSED BY MIXTURE OF PERSON-TO-PERSON AND ANIMAL-TO-PERSON TRANSMISSIONS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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After years of rallying against the Affordable Care Act, Republicans have finally proposed their replacement, including tax breaks for consumers who purchase their own insurance.

House conservatives unveil proposed Obamacare replacement

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A large group of House conservatives unveiled legislation Wednesday providing expanded tax breaks for consumers who purchase their own insurance and increasing the government funding for high-risk pools, the Republicans’ first comprehensive alternative to President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.

Under the proposal by the Republican Study Committee, individuals who purchase coverage approved for sale in their state could claim a deduction of $7,500 against their income and payroll taxes, regardless of the cost of the insurance. Families could deduct $20,000.

The RSC claims a membership of 175 members, about three-quarters of the House Republican rank and file. The bill’s introduction comes at a time when the leadership has yet to advance any comprehensive alternative to the law Obama signed in 2010, even though lawmakers have voted more than 40 times on repealing part or all of it.

The GOP vowed three years ago to “repeal and replace” the existing law.

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., the RSC chairman, said the group wanted an alternative “that actually lowered cost and increased access, and did it in a way that doesn’t have the mandates and the taxes” that are part of what’s come to be known as “Obamacare.”

“We’re going to be pushing to have a vote on the House floor” after going through regular legislative procedures, he said of the

measure, which includes a full repeal of the law that Republicans have opposed from the start.

Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., who led a small group that drafted the measure, said the tax deduction would ensure that individuals and families enjoy “the same buying power” as employers who are permitted to deduct the cost of coverage they provide to their workers.

He also said the commitment of $25 billion over 10 years to defray the cost of coverage for high-risk patients would ease a problem caused when funding provided under Obama’s plan ran out. Premiums in the high-risk pools would be capped at twice the average cost of insurance sold in the state.

Individuals with pre-existing conditions who already have coverage would generally be permitted to shift existing insurance without fear of losing it.

The legislation also includes expanded access to health savings accounts, which are tax-preferred accounts used to pay medical expenses by consumers enrolled in highdeductible coverage plans.

The RSC legislation includes a number of proposals that Republicans long have backed to expand access and hold down the cost of health care, including features that permit companies to sell policies across state lines and that let small businesses join together to seek better rates from insurers.

In addition, awards for pain and suffering, emotional distress and similar noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases would be capped at $250,000, unless a state had a higher cap.

TORONTO — The spread of MERS in Saudi Arabia is caused by a mixture of person-to-person and animal-to-person transmission, authors of a new study on the virus suggest.

The work is based on an analysis of genetic sequences from 21 MERS patients from that country. It is the largest collection of MERS genetic blueprints published to date, and swells the number of publicly available sequences to 30.

“Transmission within Saudi Arabia is consistent with either movement of an animal reservoir, animal products, or movement of infected people,” the authors conclude.

“Further definition of the exposures responsible for the sporadic introductions of MERSCoV” — short for coronavirus — “into human populations is urgently needed to provide the necessary information to interrupt transmission and contain the virus.”

That statement, which concludes the study, echoes pleas from outside experts and the World Health Organization that Saudi officials undertake what is known as a case control study, which is an essential tool for trying to crack the mystery of how people are becoming infected with MERS. Though the new coronavirus has now been on the world’s radar for a year, to date there has been no case control study on MERS patients published, and it is unclear if one has even been started.

Friday marked one year since news of the new virus was first published by the online infectious diseases monitoring service ProMED, with the report of a man from the Saudi city of Bisha who died from the infection in June, 2012. As of Thursday, the global count has grown to 132 confirmed cases; 58 of those infections were fatal.

Next week a panel of experts

first struck by the World Health Organization in July to assess the MERS outbreak will reconvene to review the situation.

Dr. Tony Mounts, the agency’s point person for MERS, said the Emergency Committee meeting is not a sign that the WHO believes the outbreak has reached a new level. When the group met in July, it recommended that the WHO reconvene the panel from time to time — and in particular, ahead of next month’s massive Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia — to keep the panel abreast of the situation.

“It’s just a routine follow-up meeting,” Mounts said.

The MERS sequencing paper is published in the journal The Lancet by a team of researchers from Britain’s Sanger Institute — which applied state of the art techniques to come up with the sequences — as well as others from Britain, the United States and Saudi Arabia.

The senior author of the paper is Dr. Ziad Memish, the Saudi deputy minister of health.

But a number of scientists who reviewed the study — including a coronavirus expert who believes person-to-person spread is now driving the outbreak — say the sequences cannot reveal whether animal-to-human spread is happening.

So far the virus has not been found in animals, so there are no animal viruses with which to compare the human sequences.

“What you can say is: These viruses are introduced viruses, but you cannot say from where they were introduced. Either from other humans, in the next village, or from a camel or a cow. This is all possible. We don’t know where they come from,” said Dr. Christian Drosten, director of the institute of virology at the University of Bonn Medical Centre in Bonn, Germany.

It is suspected camels may play a role in the spread of MERS; dromedaries in Oman, Sudan and the Canary Islands have been shown to have antibodies to a MERS-like virus.

Tests aim to help docs know if it is a virus or bacteria COULD REDUCE UNNECESSARY ANTIBIOTIC USE WASHINGTON — It happens too often: A doctor isn’t sure what’s causing someone’s feverish illness but prescribes antibiotics just in case, drugs that don’t work if a virus is the real culprit.

Now Duke University researchers are developing a blood test to more easily tell when a respiratory illness is due to a virus and not a bacterial infection, hoping to cut the dangerous overuse of antibiotics and speed the right diagnosis.

It works by taking a fingerprint of your immune system — how its genes are revving up to fight the bug. That’s very different from how infections are diagnosed today. And if the experimental test pans out, it also promises to help doctors track brand-new threats, like the next flu pandemic or that mysterious MERS virus that has erupted in the Middle East.

That viral “signature could be quite powerful, and may be a game-changer,” said Dr. Geoffrey Ginsburg, Duke’s genomic medicine chief. He leads the team that on Wednesday reported that a study involving 102 people provided early evidence that the test can work.

Today, when symptoms alone aren’t enough for diagnosis, a doctor’s suspicion guides what tests are performed — tests that work by hunting for evidence of a specific pathogen. Fever and cough? If it’s flu season, you might be tested for the flu virus. An awful sore throat? Chances are you’ll get checked for strep bacteria. A negative

test can leave the doctor wondering what germ to check for next, or whether to make a best guess.

Moreover, rapid in-the-office tests aren’t always accurate and can miss infections. So patients may have blood or other samples sent to labs to try to grow any lurking bacteria and tell if it’s to blame, additional testing that can take days.

“This is something we struggle with every day,” said Dr. Octavio Ramilo, infectious disease chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, who wasn’t involved in the new study.

Particularly with children, a respiratory virus and a bacterial infection “in the beginning look completely alike,” he added.

Hence researchers at a number of universities are trying to harness a fairly recent discovery: As your immune system detects an invading bug, different genes are activated to fend off a viral infection than to fight a bacterial or fungal one. Those subtle molecular changes appear to be occurring even before you feel any symptoms. And they form distinct patterns of RNA and proteins, what’s called a genomic fingerprint.

The Duke team discovered 30 genes that are switched on in different ways during a viral attack. The test essentially is a freeze-frame to show “what those genes are doing at the moment in time that it’s captured,” explained Duke lead researcher Dr. Aimee Zaas, an infectious disease specialist.

Small studies spotted that viral signature in people who volunteered to be infected with different influenza

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Plus, if a dangerous new virus begins spreading, like MERS, this approach could help avoid quarantining people unnecessarily by telling right away which ones are virus-free, Ginsburg added.

In Ohio, Ramilo is exploring a more immediate need: When young infants have high fevers, they’re often hospitalized while doctors run a battery of tests to find the fraction who have a serious bacterial infection. He is leading a study involving 22 pediatric emergency rooms to see if a genomic fingerprint approach could separate which babies really need all that testing.

But the virus-or-not question is just the beginning, Ramilo said. His research suggests genomic fingerprints also can distinguish a flu strain from other common viruses. And the Duke team is analyzing a huge study of students living in dormitories, to see if the genomic test detected who was incubating the flu before their first sniffle — and thus might be useful in stemming outbreaks.

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For a more real-world simulation, the researchers then analyzed blood samples stored from feverish people who had come to the emergency room — and who were eventually diagnosed, the old-fashioned way, with either some type of virus or a bacterial infection.

The genomic test proved 89 per cent accurate in sorting out who had a virus, and did even better at ruling out those who didn’t, Zaas reported Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

It took 12 hours to get results. The researchers hope to speed that up so that it might work as quickly as some in-office tests.

Still, “it’s a promising tool,” said Ramilo, an Ohio State University professor who is doing similar research.

He called the Duke study an important step toward creating a commercial test, and predicts one might reach the market within five years.

Why would a doctor want to know merely that a virus is present and not which virus? That’s enough information to rule out antibiotics, Zaas said.

Unnecessary antibiotic use is one fac-

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Breaking Bad, Modern Family crowned at Emmys MICHAEL DOUGLAS, CLAIRE DANES ALSO WIN

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Breaking Bad, the brutal saga of an everyman’s ambition turned evil, captured its first best drama Emmy Award on Sunday, while Modern Family won its fourth consecutive trophy for top comedy series.

“I did not see this coming,” said Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, tipping his hat to competitor “House of Cards,” the first online contender for top Emmy honours.

Jeff Daniels won the Emmy for best drama series actor for his portrayal of an idealistic TV anchorman in The Newsroom, with Claire Danes capturing top actress honours for her troubled CIA agent in Homeland.

Daniels noted that he’d also received an age 50-plus acting honour from AARP, which represents the interests of older Americans.

“With all due respect to the AARP, this is even better,” Daniels said.

Danes, who captured her second trophy for the terrorism drama, paid tribute to one of the series’ writers, Henry Bromell, who died last March and who received a writing Emmy posthumously Sunday.

The ceremony often struck a melancholy note with extended tributes to stars and other industry members who died in the past year.

“Well, this may be the saddest Emmys of all time but we could not be happier,” said Modern Family executive producer Steve Levitan.

It also included upsets, defying the conventional wisdom in several categories, including acting categories.

“This just in. Nobody in America is winning their Emmy office pool. Surprises galore,” host Neil Patrick Harris.

Danes’ win ended the hopes that Scandal best actress nominee Kerry Washington would become the first African-American to win in the category since Cicely Tyson in 1995 for Sweet Justice.

Partial list of winners at Sunday’s 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: ● Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie, Showtime. ● Writing, Comedy Series: Tina Fey, Tracey Wigfield, 30 Rock, NBC. ● Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Tony Hale, Veep, HBO. ● Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep, HBO. ● Directing, Comedy Series: Gail Mancuso, Modern Family, ABC. ● Actor, Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory, CBS.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus claimed her second consecutive best comedy actress award for her role as an ambitious political second banana in Veep, with Jim Parsons again claiming the top comedy acting trophy for The Big Bang Theory.

“This is so much good fortune it’s almost too much to bear,” said Louis-Dreyfus. “I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to make people laugh. It’s a joyful way to make a living.”

Parsons added to the awards he won in 2011 and 2010 for the role of a science nerd.

“My heart, oh my heart. I want you to know I’m very aware of how exceedingly fortunate I am,” he said.

Merritt Wever of Nurse Jackie won the night’s first award, for best supporting actress in a comedy series, kicking off the ceremony on a surprising note and with a remarkably brief acceptance speech.

“Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Um, I got to go, bye,” Wever told the audience after besting a field that included two-time winner Julie Bowen of Modern Family.

“Merritt Wever, best speech ever,” host Neil Patrick Harris said.

Backstage, she offered an explanation: “I’m sorry I didn’t thank anyone. I was going to cry.”

Tony Hale of “Veep” claimed the trophy for best supporting actor in a comedy, a category that has been the property in recent years of the men of Modern Family.

Laura Linney was named best actress in a miniseries or movie for The Big C: Hereafter. The Voice won best reality-competition program, and Tina Fey won for writing 30 Rock.

Michael Douglas was honoured as best actor for his portrayal of Liberace in Behind the Candelabra, besting his co-star Matt Damon. The film also captured a top trophy as best movie or miniseries.

“This is a two-hander and Matt, you’re only as good as your other hand,” Douglas said, then got really racy: “You want the bottom or the top?”

Bobby Cannavale, from Boardwalk Empire, won as best supporting actor in a drama, and Anna Gunn from Breaking Bad won the best actress award in the same category.

Derek Hough of Dancing with the Stars won the

PARTIAL EMMY WINNERS ● Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Laura Linney, The Big C: Hereafter, Showtime. ● Writing, Drama Series: Henry Bromell, Homeland, Showtime. ● Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad, AMC. ● Reality-Competition Program: The Voice, NBC. ● Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Bobby Cannavale, Boardwalk Empire, HBO. ● Actor, Drama Series: Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom, HBO.

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Jeff Daniels poses with the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role on The Newsroom at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre on Sunday, in Los Angeles. trophy for best choreography, which offered an opportunity to include an upbeat dance number late in the show.

In the variety show category, The Colbert Report broke a 10-year winning streak held by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. It also won for best writing for a variety show.

The ceremony’s first hour was relatively sombre, with memorial tributes and a doleful song by Elton John in honour of the late musical star Liberace, the subject of the nominated biopic Behind the Candelabra.

“Liberace left us 25 years ago and what a difference those years have made to people like me,” said John, who is openly gay in contrast to the closeted Liberace portrayed in the TV movie. ● Actress, Drama Series: Claire Danes Homeland, Showtime. ● Directing, Drama Series: David Fincher, House of Cards, Netflix. ● Writing, Variety Series: The Colbert Report, Comedy Central. ● Directing, Variety Series: Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live, NBC. ● Variety Series: The Colbert Report, Comedy Central. ● Choreography: Derek Hough, Dancing With the Stars, ABC. ● Writing, Miniseries or Movie: Abi Morgan, The Hour, BBC America. ● Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: James Cromwell, American Horror Story: Asylum, FX Networks.

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WIN BOTH GAMES DURING OPENING WEEKEND OF SEASON INCLUDING A BIG CONTRIBUTION FROM FIRST LINE IN SATURDAY’S HOME VICTORY

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

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Red Deer Rebels goaltender Patrik Bartosak keeps his eye on the puck after a shot by a Kootenay Ice player during the meeting between the two teams at the Centrium, Saturday. The Rebels won their home opener 6-3.

Rebels 6 Ice 3 Share and share alike; that’s what good linemates do.

Red Deer first-line forwards Rhyse Dieno, Brooks Maxwell and Lukas Sutter were totally in synch Saturday night at the Enmax Centrium. Each player scored once and collected two assists as the Rebels downed the Kootenay Ice 6-3 in their Western Hockey League home opener.

“Last game was a bit of a feeler for us,” said Dieno, referring to Friday’s 4-2 win over the Ice at Cranbrook. “We kind of struggled a bit in Kootenay before finding our game in the third period. Tonight I thought we were great together and it looks like we’ll have a good year.”

The Ice were determined to gain a split in the season-opening home-and-home set and jumped out to a 2-0 lead by the midway point of the first period in front of 5,476 fans. Sam Reinhart was credited with the first goal after Rebels defenceman Brady Gaudet — during a Kootenay power play — inadvertently fired the puck into his own net at 6:47, and Kyle O’Connor cashed a feed from Colin Shirley two minutes later.

The Rebels, however, shrugged off the early charge by the visitors and pulled even on goals by Maxwell and Sutter at 10:36 and 14:03. Maxwell, going hard to the net, converted a great pass from Sutter, who in turn beat Ice goalie Mackenzie Skapski with one second remaining on an impressive Red Deer power play.

“We were pumped up with this being our home opener and then they (Ice) came out and scored two,” said Maxwell. “It would have been really easy to get down on ourselves, but we continued to work hard and we deserved this win. It showed the character of the guys.”

Added Dieno: “When you give up two goals off the hop you can’t get too low. You just have to stick to your game plan and it will all work out. We stuck to our game plan and started scoring goals.”

Gaudet staked the Rebels to their first lead of the evening when he connected from the left faceoff circle 3:51 into the middle frame, but the Ice drew even late in the period when Luke Philp deflected a feed from Reinhart over the shoulder of Rebels stopper Patrik Bartosak.

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Late field goal lifts Lions past Riders

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Lions 24 Roughriders 22 REGINA — Thomas DeMarco’s encore performance Sunday went considerably better than his first.

Making his first CFL start, the B.C. Lions quarterback threw two secondhalf touchdowns and helped set up Paul McCallum’s game-winning field goal with no time on the clock as the Lions took over second place in the West Division with a 24-22 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

DeMarco was pulled from the game midway through the second quarter in favour of Buck Pierce but returned to start the second half. The win was the second straight for B.C. (8-4) while Saskatchewan (8-4) lost its third in a row.

“I have a lot of great people on the sidelines right now,” said DeMarco, who started in place of the injured Travis Lulay. “Travis was very calm. Buck was very calm. Joey (Elliott) helped me out as well.

“The biggest thing is just to keep you calm and help you with seeing the field. They really helped me out today and allowed me to talk through things and we got the victory at the end.”

Pierce replaced DeMarco briefly

after DeMarco’s first 13 pass attempts yielded just 52 yards and five straight two-and-outs. DeMarco had started the game with five straight completions.

But he made up for a shaky first half with the Lions trailing 12-6 early in the third quarter when he hit Nick Moore with a 43-yard touchdown strike.

The Lions got the ball right back when Saskatchewan quarterback Darian Durant fumbled for a second time.

DeMarco threw a 20-yard TD to Shawn Gore to make it 20-12 and McCallum then kicked an 84-yard kickoff single to extend the lead to nine.

“He’s just a very well-composed individual,” McCallum said. “Playing his first start, going in there, getting pulled, going back in and making things happen, that shows a lot about his character.”

Durant threw an eight-yard touchdown to Weston Dressler with 38 seconds left to make it 22-21 as the Roughriders appeared poised to overcome two costly fumbles and snap their losing streak. But Marco Iannuzzi returned the kickoff 28 yards and DeMarco passed for a pair of key first downs to set up McCallum’s winning kick from 42 yards out.

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B.C. Lions slotback Shawn Gore grabs a touchdown pass in front of Saskatchewan Roughriders safety Tyron Brackenridge during the second half of CFL action in Regina, Sask., Sunday. The Lions defeated the Riders 24-22.

Stenson takes Tour Championship and golf’s biggest payday

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — Henrik Stenson knows better than most players how it feels to go from the depths of a slump to the elite in golf.

He’s done it twice now.

And the second time was sweeter — and richer — than ever.

Not even among the top 200 players in the world two years ago, Stenson capped off the best three months of his career with a command performance Sunday in the Tour Championship.

With a birdie to thwart a late charge by Jordan Spieth, followed by three pars from the sand, the 37-year-old Swede closed with a 2-under 68 on Sunday for a three-shot victory to capture the FedEx Cup. He walked away with $11.44 million — $10 million for the FedEx Cup ($9 million of that in cash) and $1.44 million for winning the Tour Championship.

“It shows that I never give up,” Stenson said, who also moves to No. 4 in the world. “This is way beyond what I could have imagined.”

Even with a four-shot lead, the final round was a battle. There were two trophies on display on the first tee. He knew he could still win the FedEx Cup even if he didn’t win the Tour Championship. Ultimately, he figured good golf would take care of everything, and it did.

Stenson became the first player to win the Tour Championship wire-to-wire with no ties since Tom Watson in 1987, the first year of this 30-man showcase.

Spieth made him work for it.

The 20-year-old Texan left one last impression

on his remarkable rookie season by running off four straight birdies on the back nine at East Lake to pull within one shot after Stenson went well over the 14th green and made his long bogey.

Stenson could hear the cheers and knew what he faced over the last four holes.

“I’m not just a pretty face. I can put 1-and-1 together,” the Swede said with his dry humour.

He drilled a 3-wood into the fairway on the par-5 15th that set up an 8-foot birdie. Ahead of him on the 17th, Spieth was between clubs and chose to hammer a 9-iron that he caught heavy enough that it plugged in the front bunker. He made bogey and had to settle for a 64.

“I was just looking up and seeing that I needed more instead of being satisfied with what happened,” Spieth said of his four straight birdies.

Spieth wound up No. 7 in the FedEx Cup, the highest ever for a rookie.

He began the year with no status on any tour and finished at No. 10 on the PGA Tour money list, and No. 21 in the world.

The last challenge came from Steve Stricker, who rolled in an eagle putt on the 15th hole to get within two. Stricker saved par behind the 16th green, and then missed two birdie chances from about 18 feet on the last two holes for a 65. He tied for second with Spieth.

Stricker didn’t realize that making any of those last two putts would have been worth an extra $1 million for finishing second in the FedEx Cup. He only cared about winning, knowing he needed birdies and for Stenson to make a mistake.

“I knew the putt meant a lot. I didn’t know it meant that much,” he said with a smile. He finished third in the FedEx Cup and received a $2 million

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Stenson, who finished at 13-under 267, became the first European to win the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. His amazing summer began with a tie for third in the Scottish Open. Stenson followed with a runnerup at the British Open and the World Golf Championship at Firestone, third place at the PGA Championship and a win at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

“Obviously, the work was done before,” Stenson said.

“It’s not like I woke up in the middle of July and played fantastic.”

The Tour Championship was his second win in three tournaments of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

“Since the Scottish Open, it’s been just an incredible run,” he said.

“I’m speechless. It was a tough day out there. To hang in there the way I did, I’m really satisfied. ... It hasn’t quite sunk in yet. I had to fight hard mentally to keep all this aside, and I managed to do that. It’s going to feel better as the week goes on. I’m pretty sure about that.”

Tiger Woods, the No. 1 seed going into the Tour Championship, never recovered from his 73-71 start.

He closed with a 67 to tie for 22nd, his worst finish ever at East Lake, and wound up second in the FedEx Cup. That still was worth a $3 million bonus.

Woods wrapped up the PGA of America’s pointsbased award for player of the year, and he captured the PGA Tour money title and the Vardon Trophy for the lowest adjusted scoring title.

Next up is a vote of the players for PGA Tour player of the year. He is the heavy favourite with five wins this year.

The award is to be announced on Friday.

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Oilers’ offence too much for Canucks NHL PRE-SEASON

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Oilers 5 Canucks 2 EDMONTON — It appears the Edmonton Oilers have another weapon to add to their already potent arsenal.

David Perron scored a goal and added an assist on Saturday as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 5-2 exhibition victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

The 25-year-old from Sherbrooke, Que., upped his pre-season totals to three goals and four points in his first three games with the Oilers since coming in an off-season trade with St. Louis for fellow forward Magnus Paajarvi.

Perron was pleased when he first learned of the trade because he would be leaving a strict defensive system with the Blues and joining the likes of Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Nail Yakupov in a more free-wheeling system with the Oilers.

That feeling hasn’t changed since he officially arrived in Edmonton.

“I’m even more excited now,” said Perron. “I’m trying to do my best to be a factor on both sides of the puck and produce every night. Hopefully I can keep improving. This is just the start.

“It’s nice to be coming to a team that is a little more offensive oriented. It is not like St. Louis wasn’t trying to score, but it was pretty evident that they are a defence-first hockey team.”

Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins believes his club could have a gem in Perron.

“I think we have a lot there,” said Eakins.. “He can score, he competes hard and he’s not afraid to get his nose dirty. We’ve let him loose on the penalty kill a little bit. I think we have a

very well-rounded player and another guy who is excited to play hockey. He really likes to play the game and that’s important.”

Sam Gagner, Ryan Smyth, Yakupov and Will Acton also scored for the Oilers (3-1-1).

Mike Santorelli and Jannik Hansen replied for the Canucks (0-3-0).

The Canucks got on the board with the game’s first shot 1:20 into the first as Santorelli snuck the puck through the pads of Oilers starting goalie Jason LaBarbera.

Edmonton had a full two minute five-on-three power play seven minutes into the opening period after a head shot on Hall, but were unable to get a puck past Vancouver goalie Eddie Lack.

The Oilers tied the game on the power play with seven minutes left in the first as Perron sent a pass through the crease, giving Gagner an easy tapin to an open net.

Edmonton went up 2-1 four minutes into the second period with a shorthanded goal from Perron, who picked up a rebound and sent a backhander in for his third of the pre-season.

The Canucks lost centre Jordan Schroeder midway through the second as he had to be helped off the ice favouring his left leg after blocking a shot.

Gagner also left the game late in the second after taking a Zack Kassian stick in the face and losing several teeth and did not return.

The game stayed 2-1 until 15:58 of the third period when a puck deflected to Smyth at the doorstep and he shovelled it past Lack for a two-goal lead.

Less than a minute later the Canucks responded as Hansen picked the

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Vancouver Canucks’ Kellan Lain is tripped up by Edmonton Oilers’ Darnell Nurse during second period pre-season NHL action in Edmonton on Saturday. corner on Oilers backup Tyler Rimmer to make it 3-2.

Edmonton put the game away shortly afterwards, however, as Yakupov beat Lack with a quick wrist shot and Acton scored into an empty net. ● Gagner will miss the start of the regular season with a broken jaw.

Gagner suffered the injury when he collided on the side boards with

Kassian, and Kassian’s stick knocked out some of Gagner’s teeth. Kassian received a four-minute penalty on the play. The team said Gagner is out indefinitely.

The 24-year-old Gagner had 14 goals and 38 points in 48 games with the Oilers last season. He has 91 goals and 167 assists in 414 games over six seasons with Edmonton.

Collaros leads Argos to big win over Stampeders

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REBELS: Capitalized on opportunities From there, it was all Rebels. Rookie Adam Musil cashed a rebound for his second goal of the season four minutes into the third period, Dieno broke free of coverage and connected 36 seconds later and Adam Bellerive sealed the deal with an empty-net marker in the final minute.

“This game was a lot like last night,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter. “We got better as the game went on. We were better in the second period and in the third we did a lot of good things again.

“We capitalized on some opportunities and got some key saves at key times. But it’s early in the season and there’s lots of work to be done. I’m sure Ryan (Ice head coach McGill) is saying the same thing about his team.”

Sutter said he fully expected his top line to be effective Saturday.

“There are two 20-year-olds and a 19-year-old (Maxwell) on that line and we need that kind of play from them,” he said. “We need them to be our best players and they got some big goals for us tonight.

“We need those guys but they’re just a part of the group. We need everyone to pull their weight, do things the right way and be accountable in the process. Those three guys have to lead the way.”

While Musil scored for the second night in succession, fellow rookie forwards Grayson Pawlenchuk, who had a goal and an assist Friday, and Cole Chorney were also impressive. Chorney, in fact, rang a shot off the iron just prior to Conner Bleackley hitting a post.

“I’m been really happy with them,” said Sutter. “They do exactly what we’re asking as coaches. The biggest thing for them is to work hard and be committed to the structure and compete level we want to play at. Those young kids were very good again tonight.”

Bartosak and Skapski also had their moments. Bartosak made 29 saves and robbed Shirley with a pad stop in the

third period, while Skapski turned aside 35 shots including a stunning glove stab on Sutter in the middle stanza.

The Rebels enjoyed a prosperous opening weekend and will take momentum into their next contest, a Friday date with the 0-2 Regina Pats at the Centrium.

However, as Sutter noted . . .

“For us, it’s one day and one game at a time,” said the Rebels boss. “It’s a long year and we have lots of work to do. We have to work on our specialty teams and just our overall game, but that’s all right. As you go through the process and gets win while you’re doing it, that’s a positive. We got better in each of these two games and that’s encouraging.” ● Sutter pared his roster to 26 players earlier Saturday by reassigning defenceman Kaleb Denham and forward Mathieu Lapointe, both 17, to teams in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

Denham is joining the Grande Prairie Storm and Lapointe is hooking up with the Drayton Valley Thunder.

The 26-player roster includes defenceman Matt Dumba, who is expected to open the NHL regular season with the Minnesota Wild. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

That set up a 12-yard field goal from McCallum.

In the second quarter, with DeMarco on the sidelines, the oft-injured Pierce drew a roughing-the-passer penalty on his first series to move B.C. into scoring position and McCallum hit his second field goal of the game, from 32 yards, to make it 6-2.

A second roughing-the-passer penalty against Saskatchewan followed Durant’s second fumble and put the Lions in scoring position for Gore’s touchdown.

Saskatchewan had its own issues on offence in the first half as well, scoring only two punt singles despite starting six of its first eight possessions from its own 43 or better.

“Those guys are good, especially that secondary,” said Riders slotback Geroy Simon, who played his former team for the first time after 12 seasons in B.C. and tied Ben Cahoon’s all-time receptions mark in the fourth quarter.

The Moose Is Back!

CFL: Turnovers “Paul’s amazing,” said DeMarco.

“You don’t even have to say anything to him. He gets in, he looks like he’s bored out there, he turns his chinstrap, kicks the ball through, doesn’t even celebrate with me and I’m jumping on his head.

“He’s done this for a long time and there’s no doubt in our mind he is our guy.”

DeMarco finished 18-of-33 passes for 208 yards while Pierce went 2 for 3 for 16 yards.

Durant replied with 35-for-52 passing for 326 yards.

The Roughriders appeared to have the game won after Dressler’s touchdown but, for the third straight game, ultimately paid the price for their turnovers and undisciplined ways.

Durant — who battled a bruised finger on his throwing hand — also fumbled on the game’s second play from scrimmage, giving B.C. the ball at the Riders’ 46-yard line.

“They’re a veteran group, they really know how to make plays and they know how to hold in tough situations.”

The Riders took their first lead of the game when Durant hit Chris Garrett — who started in place of injured running back Kory Sheets — with a 37-yard pass to the front corner of the end zone with two seconds to play in the half.

Chris Milo extended the lead to 126 when he hit a 15-yard field goal on Saskatchewan’s first drive of the third quarter.

After the Riders fell behind again, Milo made 21-15 by hitting a 47-yarder after previously missing two in the game by hitting them off the right goal post.

“We’ve got to get back to playing good football,” said Saskatchewan head coach Corey Chamblin. “Regardless of all the freakish things that may have happened we still have to be able to play football.”

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Toronto Argonauts’ Patrick Watkins, left, runs an intercepted pass as Calgary Stampeders’ Brett Jones, chases him during first quarter CFL action in Calgary, Saturday.

Argonauts 33 Stampeders 27 CALGARY — After tossing the eventual gamewinning touchdown pass to Mike Bradwell in the fourth quarter, Zach Collaros suffered through a few nervous moments.

“It was nerve-wracking, but we pulled through,” said Collaros, who threw four touchdown passes to lead the Toronto Argonauts (8-4) to a 33-27 win over the Calgary Stampeders (9-3) in front of 28,781 fans at McMahon Stadium.

Late in the fourth quarter with Toronto clinging to a 32-26 lead, Brad Sinopli caught a pass from Calgary quarterback Kevin Glenn and appeared to run for a 57-yard touchdown, but the play was called back after Arthur was flagged for offensive pass interference.

“It’s just kind of unfortunate that we were on the wrong side of the call,” said Arthur, who finished with seven catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

“It’s definitely a little bit frustrating. It’s a play that’s called 100 times a game. I thought it was good.”

In the game’s final seconds with the Argos leading 33-26 and Bo Levi Mitchell in at quarterback for the Stamps, Calgary receiver Anthony Parker hauled in a pass that was tipped at the goal line, but officials deemed that he fell out of bounds as time expired.

The Argos were assessed an offside penalty on the play, so Calgary was given one more shot to tie up the game with no time left on the clock. Mitchell completed a pass to Arthur, who booted the ball into the end zone. A chase for the ball ensued, but Toronto’s Alonzo Lawrence got to it first and smothered it to preserve the victory.

“I was wishing I was still in college so we could just take a couple knees and run the clock out,” said Collaros, who completed 24-of 36 passes for 330 yards. “That doesn’t happen up here.”

Toronto coach Scott Milanovich praised his team for finding a way to win their third straight road game with Collaros in at quarterback for Ricky Ray, who’s out with a shoulder injury.

“We showed a lot of character,” Milanovich said.

“You don’t just win these games. Teams don’t just — on the road with back-up players — win them without character and resolve and belief in the guys next to them. We’re proud of them.”

Collaros also threw TD passes to John Chiles, Andre Durie and Dontrelle Inman as Toronto halted Calgary’s four-game winning streak overall and 10-game streak at home.

“We take care of each other and we want to play for each other,” Collaros said. “That in itself is special and we believe in each other. We’re going to have to continue to do that down the stretch here.”

Swayze Waters added a field goal and a pair of singles for the Argos.

After watching Calgary’s previous two games from the sidelines with a knee injury, Glenn returned to throw a pair of touchdown passes to Arthur and Marquay McDaniel.

“As a team we can’t get complacent and just keep riding the wave,” Glenn said. “We’ve got to make sure that we come out every week and get better and we didn’t do that tonight.”

Back-up quarterback Drew Tate also ran for a one-yard TD, Rene Parades kicked a field goal and a single, and Rob Maver booted a single. Arthur was also credited with a single for kicking the ball into the end zone on the final play.

SCOREBOARD This Week

Hockey

Tuesday

● Heritage junior B preseason hockey: Red Deer at Blackfalds, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday

● High school football: Ponoka at Lacombe, 7:30 p.m. ● JV volleyball: Lindsay Thurber at Hunting Hills, girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow.

Friday

● High school football: Sylvan Lake at Lindsay Thurber, 4:30 P.M., Great Chief Park; Stettler at Rocky Mountain House, 4:30 p.m.; Hunting Hills at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Peewee AA hockey: Red Deer Parkland at Lacombe, 6 p.m. ● WHL: Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● College hockey: Camrose Augustana at RDC, 7:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Flames at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.

Pt 2 4 4 0 0 0

Central Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Medicine Hat 2 2 0 0 0 12 3 Red Deer 2 2 0 0 0 10 5 Edmonton 1 1 0 0 0 7 3 Calgary 1 0 1 0 0 3 7 Kootenay 2 0 2 0 0 5 10 Lethbridge 2 0 2 0 0 3 12

Pt 4 4 2 0 0 0

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Kelowna 2 2 0 0 0 10 4 Vancouver 2 1 1 0 0 4 5 Victoria 2 1 1 0 0 5 4 Prince George 3 1 2 0 0 7 18 Kamloops 2 0 2 0 0 4 10

Sunday

● College golf: ACAC championship at Olds Central Highlands. ● College soccer: Lethbridge at RDC, women at noon, men at 2 p.m. ● Peewee AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Midget AA hockey: Bow Valley at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 3 p.m., Arena; Okotoks at Lacombe, 4:30 p.m.

64-66-69-68 68-67-71-64 66-71-68-65 68-71-69-63 68-68-67-69 68-68-70-67 66-70-70-68 69-68-69-68 67-71-72-65 74-70-66-65 68-71-69-67 72-65-72-67 71-67-70-68 70-68-73-66 68-74-68-67 65-69-74-69 72-65-70-70 70-72-71-65 70-70-67-71 69-75-67-68 70-69-71-69 73-71-69-67 70-67-71-72 69-72-74-67 70-69-69-74 69-74-69-71 72-67-70-74 68-71-72-73 68-79-77-66 70-75-73-74

4 5 3 5 4

Columbus Washington New Jersey Philadelphia Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Carolina N.Y. Islanders

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267 270 270 271 272 273 274 274 275 275 275 276 276 277 277 277 277 278 278 279 279 280 280 282 282 283 283 284 290 292

3 2 2 2 1

1 1 1 3 2

0 2 0 0 1

6 6 4 4 3

13 16 9 15 14

13 17 6 11 14

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts 5 4 1 0 8 4 2 0 2 6 3 2 1 0 4 4 1 2 1 3 4 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 0 2 4 1 3 0 2 5 1 4 0 2

GF 19 14 8 11 12 4 9 10

GA 15 14 6 13 17 4 17 17

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Chicago 4 3 0 1 7 Dallas 4 2 0 2 6 St. Louis 4 2 1 1 5 Colorado 3 2 1 0 4 Minnesota 3 2 1 0 4 Winnipeg 5 1 2 2 4 Nashville 4 1 2 1 3

GF 14 14 15 7 9 11 8

GA 11 12 15 6 7 17 14

U.S. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 2 1 0 0 1 12 6 3 Everett 1 1 0 0 0 8 3 2 Seattle 1 1 0 0 0 4 3 2 Spokane 1 1 0 0 0 6 2 2 Tri-City 2 0 2 0 0 3 8 0 Note: A team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Edmonton 5 3 1 1 7 19 14 Anaheim 5 3 2 0 6 12 13 Calgary 5 3 2 0 6 19 17 San Jose 3 2 0 1 5 8 7 Phoenix 4 2 1 1 5 13 12 Los Angeles 4 1 2 1 3 12 13 Vancouver 3 0 3 0 0 5 12 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s results Brandon 3 Moose Jaw 1 Everett 8 Prince George 3 Kelowna 5 Kamloops 2 Medicine Hat 6 Lethbridge 2 Prince Albert 6 Saskatoon 5 Red Deer 6 Kootenay 3 Seattle 4 Portland 3 (SO) Spokane 6 Tri-City 2 Swift Current 3 Regina 2 Vancouver 2 Victoria 1

Saturday’s Games Toronto 3, Buffalo 2, SO Tampa Bay 5, Florida 4, SO Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 3, SO Columbus 5, Pittsburgh 3 Boston 2, Detroit 0 Carolina 3, Montreal 1 New Jersey 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 St. Louis 3, Dallas 2, OT Edmonton 5, Vancouver 2 San Jose 3, Phoenix 2, OT

Sunday’s result Prince George 2 Tri-City 1

Sunday’s Games Chicago 4, Detroit 3 Nashville 2, N.Y. Islanders 0 Toronto 5, Buffalo 3 Colorado 2, Anaheim 1 Monday’s Games Washington at Boston, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Columbus, 5 p.m.

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

N.Y. Rangers at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 Tri-City at Portland, 8 p.m.

Spokane at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 Regina at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Seattle at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Spokane at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday’s summary Rebels 6, Ice 3 First Period 1. Kootenay, Reinhart 2 (Peel, Philp) 4:09 (pp) 2. Kootenay, O’Connor 1 (Shirley, Alfaro) 8:49 3. Red Deer, Maxwell 1 (Sutter, Fafard) 10:36 4. Red Deer, Sutter 2 (Dieno, Gaudet) 14:03 (pp) Penalties — Doetzel RD (hooking) 4:02, Fafard RD (slashing) 6:47, Peel Ktn (interference) 12:04, Descheneau Ktn (high sticking) 14:02, Fafard RD (hooking) 14:19, Martin Ktn (roughing) 18:36.

Second Period 5. Red Deer, Gaudet 1 (Dieno, Maxwell) 3:51 6. Kootenay, Philp 1 (Descheneau, Reinhart) 18:41 Penalties — Maxwell RD (hooking) 8:10, Peel Ktn (holding), Bellerive RD (roughing) 10:59, Dirk Ktn (roughing) 15:57.

Third Period 7. Red Deer, Musil 2 (Volek) 3:54 8. Red Deer, Dieno 1 (Maxwell, Sutter) 4:30 9. Red Deer, Bellerive 1 19:20 (en) Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Kootenay 12 10 10 — 32 Red Deer 18 11 12 — 41 Goal — Kootenay: Skapski (L,0-2-0), Red Deer: Bartosak (W,2-0-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Kootenay: 1-4, Red Deer: 1-4.

Att. — 5,476 National Hockey League Pre-season EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Toronto 5 4 0 1 9 17 Tampa Bay 4 4 0 0 8 18 Buffalo 5 3 1 1 7 18

GA 13 11 15

Tuesday’s Games Ottawa at Toronto, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Colorado, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Vancouver at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s summary Oilers 5, Canucks 2 First Period 1. Vancouver, Santorelli 1 (Weber) 1:20 2. Edmonton, Gagner 1 (Perron, Eberle) 12:59 (pp) Penalties — Horvat Vcr (hooking), Weise Vcr (illegal check to head) 6:52, Weise Vcr, Brown Edm (fighting) 8:58, Hansen Vcr (hooking) 11:48.

Second Period 3. Edmonton, Perron 3 (Hamilton, Fedun) 4:13 (sh) Penalties — Nurse Edm (interference) 3:15, Alberts Vcr (hooking) 8:39, Jones Edm (high-sticking) 11:46, Kassian Vcr (high-sticking) 18:33.

Third Period 4. Edmonton, Smyth 2 (Fedun, Hemsky) 15:58 5. Vancouver, Hansen 1 (Santorelli) 16:38 6. Edmonton, Yakupov 1 (Khaira, Hamilton) 17:27 7. Edmonton, Acton 1 (Hemsky) 18:49 (en) Penalties — Jones Edm (slashing) 2:10, Hansen Van (hooking) 8:13, Weise Vcr (unsportsmanlike conduct) 11:28.

Shots on goal Vancouver 5 7 8 — 20 Edmonton 9 8 15 — 32 Goal — Vancouver: Lack (L,0-1-0); Edmonton: Rimmer (W,1-0-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) Vancouver: 0-3; Edmonton: 1-8.

Attendance — 16,839 (16,839) at Edmonton.

Baseball x-Boston Tampa Bay New York Baltimore Toronto

American League East Division W L Pct 95 62 .605 86 69 .555 82 74 .526 81 74 .523 71 84 .458

GB — 8 12 1/2 13 23

Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 91 65 .583 86 70 .551 82 73 .529 65 90 .419 61 94 .394

GB — 5 8 1/2 25 1/2 29 1/2

West Division W L x-Oakland 93 63 Texas 84 71 Los Angeles 76 79 Seattle 68 88 Houston 51 105 x-clinched division

Pct .596 .542 .490 .436 .327

GB — 8 1/2 16 1/2 25 42

Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 1 N.Y. Yankees 6, San Francisco 0 Oakland 9, Minnesota 1 Cleveland 4, Houston 1 Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 6, 12 innings Texas 3, Kansas City 1 Toronto 4, Boston 2 L.A. Angels 6, Seattle 5

Monday’s Games Baltimore (W.Chen 7-7) at Tampa Bay (Archer 9-7), 1:10 p.m.

Houston (Lyles 7-8) at Texas (D.Holland 9-9), 6:05 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 13-12) at Minnesota (Pelfrey 5-13), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 4-6) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 8-6), 6:10 p.m.

Oakland (Milone 11-9) at L.A. Angels (Richards 7-6), 8:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 0-0) at Seattle (Maurer 4-8), 8:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

Toronto at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m.

Houston at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

Boston at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

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

Kansas City at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

x-Atlanta Washington New York Philadelphia Miami

National League East Division W L Pct 92 63 .594 84 72 .538 71 84 .458 71 84 .458 57 99 .365

z-St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 91 65 .583 89 67 .571 89 67 .571 69 86 .445 65 91 .417

West Division W L x-Los Angeles 90 66 Arizona 79 76 San Diego 72 83 San Francisco 72 84 Colorado 71 86 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division

Pct .577 .510 .465 .462 .452

GB — 2 2 21 1/2 26 GB — 10 1/2 17 1/2 18 19 1/2

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 6, San Francisco 0 Chicago Cubs 3, Atlanta 1 Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 2 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 4, 7 innings Miami at Washington, ppd., rain St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 2 Arizona 7, Colorado 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, San Diego 0 Sunday’s Games San Francisco 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Cincinnati 11, Pittsburgh 3 Miami 4, Washington 2, 1st game N.Y. Mets 4, Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Arizona 13, Colorado 9 L.A. Dodgers 1, San Diego 0 Washington 5, Miami 4, 2nd game Milwaukee 6, St. Louis 4

Sunday’s Games Cleveland 9, Houston 2 San Francisco 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Chicago White Sox 6, Detroit 3 Boston 5, Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 1 Kansas City 4, Texas 0, 10 innings Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 2 Oakland 11, Minnesota 7

Golf Tour Championship Sunday At East Lake Golf Club Atlanta Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,307; Par: 70 Final Henrik Stenson Jordan Spieth Steve Stricker Webb Simpson Dustin Johnson Justin Rose Billy Horschel Zach Johnson Roberto Castro Jason Dufner Sergio Garcia Keegan Bradley Phil Mickelson Jim Furyk Jason Day Adam Scott Nick Watney Brendon de Jonge Luke Donald Brandt Snedeker Hunter Mahan Tiger Woods Gary Woodland Kevin Streelman Bill Haas Matt Kuchar D.A. Points Graham DeLaet Charl Schwartzel Boo Weekley

Pt 4 2 2 2 0

Boston Florida Ottawa Detroit Montreal

Monday’s games No Games Scheduled.

● College golf: ACAC championship at Olds Central Highlands. ● Peewee football: Red Deer Hornets at Red Deer Steelers, 10:30 a.m., Great Chief Park; Sylvan Lake at Olds, 11 a.m.; Lacombe at Stettler, 1 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Royals at Red Deer Black, 11 a.m., Arena; Calgary Bisons at Red Deer White, 2 p.m., Arena.

Bantam football: Ponoka at Lindsay Thurber, 1 p.m., Great Chief Park; Stettler at Lacombe, time TBA; RV Rage at Innisfail, 2:30 p.m.; Notre Dame at Hunting Hills, 3:30 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● College soccer: Medicine Hat at RDC, women at 2 p.m., men at 4 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: Southeast at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Red Deer Steel Kings, 5 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Peewee AA hockey: Lethbridge at Sylvan Lake, 6:15 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Calgary, 7 p.m., Saddledome (The Drive). ● Heritage junior B hockey: Stettler at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Airdrie at Ponoka, 8 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Lacombe at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m.

GB — 8 1/2 21 21 35 1/2

Monday’s Games Milwaukee (Estrada 6-4) at Atlanta (Minor 13-7), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harang 0-1) at Cincinnati (Cueto 5-2), 5:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Halladay 4-4) at Miami (Eovaldi 3-6), 5:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Morton 7-4) at Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 8-12), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (Roark 7-0) at St. Louis (Wainwright 17-9), 6:15 p.m.

Arizona (McCarthy 5-9) at San Diego (Stults 9-13), 8:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 5:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 6:05 p.m.

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

Boston at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

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

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

Wild Card AMERICAN LEAGUE W Tampa Bay 86 Cleveland 86 Texas 84 Kansas City 82 New York 82 Baltimore 81

L 69 70 71 73 74 74

Pct WCGB .555 — .551 — .542 1 1/2 .529 3 1/2 .526 4 .523 4 1/2

L 67 67 72

Pct WCGB .571 — .571 — .538 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati Pittsburgh Washington

W 89 89 84

Transactions Saturday’s Transactions HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS — Assigned D Ryan Button and Hubert Labrie, LW Curtis McKenzie and C Taylor Peters to Texas (AHL). Returned C Radek Faksa to Kitchener (OHL). Released C Justin Dowling and LW Mike Hedden from professional tryouts and D Etienne Boutet, RW Brock Montgomery and LW Brendan Ranford from amateur tryouts and sent them to Texas’ training camp.

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Loaned Fs Garrett Wilson, Jonathan Hazen, Logan Shaw, Anthony Luciani, Mattias Lindstrom John McFarland, and Philippe Lefebvre and D Josh McFadden, Alex Petrovic and Jonathan Racine to San Antonio (AHL). Assigned Fs Jack Combs, Philippe Cornet,

MONDAY, SEPT. 23, 2013

Football

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Brandon 2 0 0 0 0 9 4 Prince Albert 2 2 0 0 0 12 6 Swift Current 2 2 0 0 0 10 4 Moose Jaw 2 0 2 0 0 4 9 Regina 2 0 2 0 0 4 10 Saskatoon 2 0 2 0 0 6 12

Saturday

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Jed Ortmeyer, Wade Megan and Jared Gomes; Gs Dov Grumet-Morris and Rob Madore; and D Zach Miskovic, John Lee, Tony Turgeon and Dennis Urban to San Antonio. Released D Brett Clark.

PHOENIX COYOTES — Assigned D Mathieu Brodeur and James Melindy to Portland (AHL).

Released F Guillaume Latendresse from an NHL tryout agreement.

Sunday’s Sports Transactions HOCKEY National Hockey League COLORADO AVALANCHE—Claimed F MarcAndre Cliche off waivers from Los Angeles.

DALLAS STARS—Assigned C Toby Petersen and LW Francis Wathier to Texas (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS—Assigned LW Tomas Jurco, RW Martin Frk, RW Andrej Nestrasil, LW

Trevor Parkes, RW Mitch Callahan, LW Marek Tvrdon, C Calle Jarnkrok, C David McIntyre, LW Jeff Hoggan, D Gleason Fournier, D Ryan Sproul, D Brennan Evans, D Max Nicastro, D Xavier Ouellet, D Richard Nedomlel, G Tom McCollum and G Cam Lanigan to Grand Rapids (AHL).

FLORIDA PANTHERS—Loaned F Jon Matsumoto, F Greg Rallo, F Scott Timmins, D Mike Caruso and G Michael Houser to San Antonio (AHL).

LOS ANGELES KINGS—Loaned RW Brandon Kozun and D Andrew Campbell to Manchester (AHL).

MONTREAL CANADIENS—Assigned G Dustin Tokarski to Hamilton (AHL).

PHOENIX COYOTES—Assigned D Brandon Gormley, D Connor Murphy, F Brendan Shinnimin, G Mike Lee and G Mark Visentin to Portland (AHL).

Toronto Hamilton Montreal Winnipeg

GP 12 12 12 12

CFL East Division W L T 8 4 0 6 6 0 4 8 0 2 10 0

West Division GP W L T x-Calgary 12 9 3 0 B.C. 12 8 4 0 Sask 12 8 4 0 Edmonton 12 3 9 0 x — Clinched playoff berth.

PF 354 316 285 251

PA Pt 315 16 329 12 349 8 368 4

PF 373 325 376 294

PA Pt 301 18 302 16 282 16 328 6

WEEK 13 Sunday’s result B.C. 24 Saskatchewan 22 Saturday’s results Toronto 33 Calgary 27 At Moncton, N.B. Hamilton 28 Montreal 26 Friday’s result Edmonton 35 Winnipeg 27 (OT) WEEK 14 Friday, Sept. 27 B.C. at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 28 Calgary vs. Hamilton (at Guelph, Ont.), 4 p.m.

Toronto at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 29 Saskatchewan at Montreal, 11 a.m.

Saturday’s summaries Argonauts 33, Stampeders 27 First Quarter Tor — TD Chiles 4 pass from Collaros (Waters convert) 3:42 Cal — FG Paredes 52 7:09 Cal — TD Arthur 11 pass from Glenn (Paredes convert) 9:45 Cal — Single Maver 59 13:46 Second Quarter Tor — Single Waters 81 0:31 Cal — TD Tate 1 run (Paredes convert) 5:56 Tor — TD Durie 2 pass from Collaros (Waters convert) 3:42 Third Quarter Cal — TD McDaniel 17 pass from Glenn (Paredes convert) 2:06 Tor — TD Inman 28 pass from Collaros (Waters convert) 4:27 Tor — FG Waters 40 11:18 Fourth Quarter Tor — TD Bradwell 34 pass from Collaros (Waters convert) 6:57 Cal — Single Paredes 47 10:27 Tor — Single Waters 55 14:34 Cal — Single Arthur 45 15:00 Toronto 7 8 10 8 — 33 Calgary 11 7 7 2 — 27 Attendance — 28,781 at Calgary.

TEAM STATISTICS Tor Cal First downs 23 23 Yards rushing 105 101 Yards passing 330 262 Total offence 435 363 Team losses 25 15 Net offence 410 348 Passes made-tried 25-36 24-35 Total return yards 113 229 Interceptions-yards by 2-25 0-0 Fumbles-lost 2-2 0-0 Sacks by 2 4 Punts-average 6-53.7 8-46.0 Penalties-yards 8-65 9-40 Time of possession 27:56 32:04 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — Tor: Norwood 10-68, Collaros 4-20, Durie 2-17; Cal: Cornish 16-81, McDaniel 1-14, Tate 2-6.

Receiving — Tor: Norwood 4-67, Durie 9-64, Chiles 5-62, Inman 2-63, Bradwell 2-41, Barnes 2-28, Watt 1-5; Cal: McDaniel 6-87, Arthur 7-68, Parker 2-27, Sinopoli 3-25, Cornish 2-23, Taylor 2-18, Stafford 1-10, Arnett 1-4.

Passing — Tor: Collaros 25-36, 330 yards, 4 TDs, 0 ints; Cal: Glenn 22-33-225-2-2; Mitchell 2-2-370-0.

Tiger-Cats 28, Alouettes 26 First Quarter Ham — FG Lauther 25 9:14 Mtl — TD Green 33 pass from Neiswander (Whyte convert) 13:36 Second Quarter Ham — TD Beswick 10 pass from Fantuz (Lauther convert) 0:19 Mtl — FG Whyte 32 12:35 Ham — FG Lauther 40 15:00 Third Quarter Mtl — TD Smith 1 run (convert failed) 3:43 Mtl — FG Whyte 43 11:39 Fourth Quarter Ham — Safety Whyte concedes 0:25 Ham — TD LeFevour 1 run (Lauther convert) 4:06 Ham — FG Lauther 34 9:03 Ham — FG Lauther 25 13:25 Mtl — TD Carter 27 pass from Neiswander (Whyte convert) 14:32 Montreal 7 3 9 7 — 26 Hamilton 3 10 0 15 — 28 Attendance — 15,123 at Moncton, N.B. TEAM STATISTICS Mtl Ham First downs 19 20 Yards rushing 47 102 Yards passing 294 186 Total offence 341 288 Team losses 24 40 Net offence 317 248 Passes made-tried 26-36 16-28 Total return yards 106 131 Interceptions-yards by 1-4 0-2 Fumbles-lost 2-1 1-1 Sacks by 5 2 Punts-average 7-32.0 5-41.6 Penalties-yards 16-94 5-50 Time of possession 30:14 29:46 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — Mtl: Messam 9-31, Smith 4-8, Neiswander 1-7, Sutton 1-1; Ham: LeFevour 9-62, Gable 7-29, Burris 2-11.

Receiving — Mtl: Carter 9-112, Green 4-63, Bruce 4-38, Deslauriers 2-38, Messam 4-20, Lavoie 1-10, Carrier 1-7, London 1-6; Ham: Jones 3-73, Fantuz 5-60, Grant 3-30, Stala 2-13, Beswick 1-10, Gable 1-0, Ellingson 1-0.

Passing — Mtl: Neiswander 26-36, 294 yards, 2 TDs, 0 ints; Ham: Burris 15-27-176-0-1, Fantuz 1-1-10-1-0.

Sunday’s summary Lions 24, Roughriders 22 First Quarter B.C. — FG McCallum 12 4:33 Second Quarter

Sask — Single Schmitt 66 0:25 Sask — Single Schmitt 68 7:24 B.C. — FG McCallum 32 11:56 Sask — TD Garrett 37 pass from Durant (Milo convert) 14:58 Third Quarter Sask — FG Milo 15 6:23 B.C. — TD Moore 43 pass from DeMarco (McCallum convert) 9:16 B.C. — TD Gore 20 pass from DeMarco (McCallum convert) 11:45 B.C. — Single McCallum 94 11:49 Fourth Quarter Sask — FG Milo 47 5:04 Sask — TD Dressler 8 pass from Durant (Milo convert) 14:22 B.C. — FG McCallum 42 15:00 B.C. 3 3 15 3 — 24 Saskatchewan 0 9 3 10 — 22 Attendance — 39,373 at Regina.

TEAM STATISTICS B.C. Sask First downs 16 22 Yards rushing 67 39 Yards passing 224 326 Total offence 291 365 Team losses 30 19 Net offence 261 346 Passes made-tried 20-36 35-52 Total return yards 128 132 Interceptions-yards by 0-0 0-0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-2 Sacks by 2 4 Punts-average 12-42.8 9-47.1 Penalties-yards 9-83 7-55 Time of possession 26:14 33:46 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing — B.C.: Harris 7-27, Brown 4-20, Gore 1-19, DeMarco 2-1; Sask: Garrett 9-30, Durant 1-7, Willy 2-2.

Receiving — B.C.: Gore 6-74, Taylor 4-55, Moore 3-52, Jackson 4-32, Harris 3-11; Sask: Smith 10104, Garrett 7-64, Simon 5-60, Dressler 6-47, Getzlaf 3-29, Bagg 4-22.

Passing — B.C.: DeMarco 18-33, 208, 2 TDs, 0 ints, Pierce 2-3-16-0-0; Sask: Durant 35-52-326-2-0.

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 3 0 0 1.000 59 Miami 3 0 0 1.000 74 N.Y. Jets 2 1 0 .667 55 Buffalo 1 2 0 .333 65

PA 34 53 50 73

Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W 2 2 2 0

L 1 1 1 3

South T 0 0 0 0

Pct .667 .667 .667 .000

PF 70 68 60 28

PA 82 48 56 92

Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh

W 2 2 1 0

L 1 1 2 3

North T 0 0 0 0

Pct .667 .667 .333 .000

PF 75 71 47 42

PA 64 64 64 76

Kansas City Denver Oakland San Diego

W 3 2 1 1

L 0 0 1 2

West T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 .500 .333

PF 71 90 36 78

PA 34 50 30 81

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 2 1 0 .667 83 Philadelphia 1 2 0 .333 79 N.Y. Giants 0 3 0 .000 54 Washington 0 3 0 .000 67

PA 55 86 115 98

New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay

W 3 1 1 0

L 0 2 2 3

South T Pct 0 1.000 0 .333 0 .333 0 .000

PF 110 68 71 34

PA 61 36 74 57

Chicago Detroit Green Bay Minnesota

W 3 2 1 0

L 0 1 2 3

North T Pct 0 1.000 0 .667 0 .333 0 .000

PF 55 82 96 81

PA 51 69 88 96

W Seattle 3 St. Louis 1 San Francisco 1 Arizona 1

L 0 2 2 2

West T 0 0 0 0

PF 86 58 44 56

PA 27 86 84 79

Pct 1.000 .333 .333 .333

Thursday’s Game Kansas City 26, Philadelphia 16 Sunday’s Games Tennessee 20, San Diego 17 New Orleans 31, Arizona 7 Dallas 31, St. Louis 7 Cleveland 31, Minnesota 27 Baltimore 30, Houston 9 Carolina 38, N.Y. Giants 0 Detroit 27, Washington 20 New England 23, Tampa Bay 3 Cincinnati 34, Green Bay 30 Miami 27, Atlanta 23 Indianapolis 27, San Francisco 7 Seattle 45, Jacksonville 17 N.Y. Jets 27, Buffalo 20 Chicago 40, Pittsburgh 23 Monday’s Game Oakland at Denver, 6:40 p.m.

Thursday, Sep. 26 San Francisco at St. Louis, 6:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sep. 29 N.Y. Giants at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

Seattle at Houston, 11 a.m.

Baltimore at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

Arizona at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 11 a.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at London, 11 a.m.

N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 2:05 p.m.

Washington at Oakland, 2:25 p.m.

Dallas at San Diego, 2:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Denver, 42:25 p.m.

New England at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Open: Carolina, Green Bay Monday, Sep. 30 Miami at New Orleans, 6:40 p.m.

NFL Odds (Odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery Corp.; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Tonight Oakland at DENVER 14.5 50.5

Auto Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup-Sylvania 300 LOUDON, N.H. — Results and earnings Sunday from the NASCAR Sprint Cup-Sylvania 300, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (lap length—1.058 miles; start position in parentheses): 1. (9) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 300 laps, 141.5 rating, 48 points, US$262,066; 2. (12) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 300, 112.7, 42, $210,143; 3. (10) Greg Biffle, Ford, 300, 97.3, 41, $146,585; 4. (11) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 300, 116.7, 41, $160,796; 5. (23) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 300, 94.2, 39, $142,005.

6. (17) Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Chevrolet, 300, 103, 39, $115,835; 7. (29) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 300, 91.1, 0, $105,235; 8. (25) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 300, 91.7, 36, $102,535; 9. (26) Carl Edwards, Ford, 300, 86.1, 35, $127,360; 10. (5) Martin Truex, Jr., Toyota, 300, 120.7, 35, $135,060.

11. (20) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 300, 102.1, 34, $140,826; 12. (14) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 300, 93.6, 32, $105,785; 13. (4) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 300, 81.8, 31, $115,830; 14. (6) Joey Logano, Ford, 300, 90.5, 31, $115,668; 15. (3) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 300, 105.7, 30, $131,696.

16. (1) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 300, 82.8, 29, $128,693; 17. (16) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 300, 76.9, 28, $124,793; 18. (22) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 300, 69.9, 26, $112,874; 19. (15) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 300, 67.5, 25, $112,574; 20. (8) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 300, 73.9, 24, $130,046.

21. (13) Aric Almirola, Ford, 300, 67.7, 23, $121,746; 22. (7) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 300, 70.4, 22, $114,451; 23. (18) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 300, 64.4, 21, $127,660; 24. (31) Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Ford, 300, 62, 20, $130,471; 25. (34) Casey Mears, Ford, 300, 57.7, 19, $110,443.

26. (35) David Reutimann, Toyota, 300, 55.8, 18, $99,593; 27. (21) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 300, 57.1, 17, $83,110; 28. (30) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 300, 51.9, 16, $104,968; 29. (19) David Ragan, Ford, 299, 54.6, 15, $102,193; 30. (27) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 297, 43.4, 14, $100,832.

31. (38) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 297, 41, 13, $79,085; 32. (43) Josh Wise, Ford, 297, 39.4, 0, $78,810; 33. (37) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 296, 44.8, 12, $78,585; 34. (32) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 296, 43, 0, $78,385; 35. (36) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 296, 33.7, 0, $78,185.

36. (42) Timmy Hill, Ford, 293, 27.4, 8, $77,955; 37.

(2) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 278, 97.6, 8, $103,241; 38. (33) Kevin Swindell, Toyota, 244, 32.1, 0, $72,675; 39. (24) David Gilliland, Ford, accident, 239, 38.6, 5, $68,675; 40. (28) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, accident, 161, 37.2, 4, $72,675.

41. (39) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, brakes, 128, 29, 0, $60,675; 42. (41) Johnny Sauter, Ford, brakes, 103, 31.4, 0, $56,675; 43. (40) Scott Riggs, Ford, brakes, 92, 25.8, 1, $53,175.

Race Statistics Average speed of winner — 107.573 m.p.h.

Time of race — Two hours, 57 minutes, two seconds.

Margin of victory — 0.533 seconds.

Caution flags — Seven for 37 laps.

Lead changes — 19 among 11 drivers.

Lap leaders — R.Newman 1-2; K.Kahne 3-31; M.Truex Jr. 32; J.Yeley 33; K.Kahne 34-35; M.Truex Jr. 36-108; M.Kenseth 109; J.Gordon 110; B.Keselowski 111-112; J.Logano 113; D.Earnhardt Jr. 114-129; M.Truex Jr. 130-152; M.Kenseth 153-165; M.Truex Jr. 166; J.Gordon 167-201; D.Earnhardt Jr. 202; C.Bowyer 203-207; M.Kenseth 208-246; J.Johnson 247; M.Kenseth 248-300.

Leaders summary (driver, times led, laps led) — M.Kenseth, 4 times for 106 laps; M.Truex Jr., 4 times for 98 laps; J.Gordon, 2 times for 36 laps; K.Kahne, 2 times for 31 laps; D.Earnhardt Jr., 2 times for 17 laps; C.Bowyer, 1 time for 5 laps; B.Keselowski, 1 time for 2 laps; R.Newman, 1 time for 2 laps; J.Johnson, 1 time for 1 lap; J.Logano, 1 time for 1 lap; J.Yeley, 1 time for 1 lap.

Points standings — 1. M.Kenseth, 2,111; 2. Ky.Busch, 2,097; 3. J.Johnson, 2,093; 4.

C.Edwards, 2,075; 5. G.Biffle, 2,073; 6. K.Harvick, 2,072; 7. Ku.Busch, 2,071; 8. J.Gordon, 2,069; 9. R.Newman, 2,064; 10. C.Bowyer, 2,063; 11.

D.Earnhardt Jr., 2,049; 12. J.Logano, 2,042.

Formula One-Singapore Grand Prix Sunday At Singapore Marina Bay street circuit Lap length — 5.07 kilometres 1. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Red Bull, 61 laps, one hour, 59 minutes, 13.132 seconds, 155.421 km/h; 2. Fernando Alonso, Spain, Ferrari, 61, 1:59:45.759; 3. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Lotus, 61, 1:59:57.052; 4. Nico Rosberg, Germany, Mercedes, 61, 2:00:04.287; 5. Lewis Hamilton, England, Mercedes, 61, 2:00:06.291; 6. Felipe Massa, Brazil, Ferrari, 61, 2:00:17.009; 7. Jenson Button, England, McLaren, 61, 2:00:36.486; 8. Sergio Perez, Mexico, McLaren, 61, 2:00:36.952; 9. Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Sauber, 61, 2:00:37.393; 10. Adrian Sutil, Germany, Force India, 61, 2:00:37.800.

11. Pastor Maldonado, Venezuela, Williams, 61, 2:00:41.611; 12. Esteban Gutierrez, Mexico, Sauber, 61, 2:00:51.026; 13. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Williams, 61, 2:00:58.293; 14. Jean-Eric Vergne, France, Toro Rosso, 61, 2:01:06.644; 15. Mark Webber, Australia, Red Bull, 60, +1 lap, retired; 16.

Giedo van der Garde, Netherlands, Caterham, 60, +1 lap; 17. Max Chilton, England, Marussia, 60, +1 lap; 8. Jules Bianchi, France, Marussia, 60, +1 lap; 19. Charles Pic, France, Caterham, 60, +1 lap.

B4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, Sept. 23, 2013

Who can end the drought?

IT HAS BEEN 20 YEARS SINCE A CANADIAN TEAM HAS WON THE STANLEY CUP WHICH BRINGS UP THE QUESTION OF WHICH TEAM HAS THE BEST CHANCE TO BREAK THE STREAK?

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS A Canadian team has hoisted the Stanley Cup in Jonathan Huberdeau’s lifetime. He was four days old when the Montreal Canadiens beat the Los Angeles Kings in 1993 to win the franchise’s 24th title.

“Of course I don’t remember it,” said the Florida Panthers forward and Quebec native.

Huberdeau and fellow Canadians have been waiting 20 years, and still nothing. The Habs were the last team to be crowned NHL champions, and since then four teams have come within one victory of claiming the Cup. The theories behind the drought range from economic instability and U.S. teams outnumbering Canadian ones substantially to pure coincidence.

“It could be a coincidence, for sure. I mean there are a lot more American teams than Canadian teams, so you can put that in perspective,” Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle said. “It’s bound to happen eventually.”

It will happen, but until then the question remains: Which team will end the drought?

With new coach John Tortorella changing the culture and Roberto Luongo back as the unquestioned No. 1 goaltender, the Vancouver Canucks appear to be the favourites in 2013-14.

The Canucks were one win away in 2011 before losing to the Boston Bruins, but centre Ryan Kesler doesn’t recall it becoming a major distraction.

“I just remember we were quote-unquote Canada’s team,” he said.

Jason Spezza remembers that from 2007, when the Ottawa Senators reached the Cup final before losing to the Anaheim Ducks.

“As you find yourself drawing closer to the finals and when you get in the finals it gets talked about more and more,” Spezza said. “The country seems to rally around the last Canadian team that’s alive.”

The Senators were the last Canadian team standing last spring, too, though they were eliminated in the second round. According to the online sports book Bovada, Ottawa has 33-1 odds of winning the Cup, behind the Canucks (16-1), Oilers (20-1), Canadiens (25-1) and Toronto Maple Leafs (25-1). The Jets are 50-1 and the Flames 100-1.

Betting lines aren’t necessarily indicative of which team has the best chance to win the Cup. It’s not a scientific process, either.

“It’s such a tough thing to win,” said Jets leftwinger Andrew Ladd, who was on the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2010 championship team. “The Stanley Cup is extremely hard. It takes a great team but also a little bit of luck. A couple bounces a couple different ways, maybe a Canadian team would’ve won in the last little while.”

But unlike years past when Canadian teams were among the front-runners, it will likely take some serious bounces to make it happen in 2014. That could mean Luongo or Habs goaltender Carey Price gets hot, or the Senators are able to stay healthy and show Daniel Alfredsson he was wrong.

“You hope to make strides as a group, and the guys did a great job with all the injuries we had to keep us competitive and keep us in it,” Spezza said.

“Yeah, we look better on paper and we should be a better team, but now it’s our job to put it all together.”

Spezza and Kesler have been close to winning the Cup. Meanwhile, players like Eberle have heard the tales of what it was like to almost do it.

“I’ve had guys that played in ’06 when they made the playoffs and obviously made it to the Cup final,” Eberle said. “That team was quite electric, and they still talk about that all the time.”

The talk around the Oilers lately has been more about a young team needing to take the next step just to make the playoffs. They haven’t qualified since that magical 2006 run that ended with a Game 7 loss

to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Cup final.

Eberle figures he and his teammates need to “mature” when it comes to decisions they make with the puck. Much more than that goes into making the playoffs.

“I think we need to get a winning mentality back,” he said. “I think we’ve kind of lost that the (last) few years.”

The same could be said for the Jets. Winnipeg has just one player left (centre Jim Slater) from the only team in franchise history to make the playoffs: the 2006-07 Atlanta Thrashers, who were swept by the New York Rangers.

The Jets missed the playoffs by four points last season, so naturally Ladd has thought of what it would be like to play in a post-season game at MTS Centre.

“Not having been in the playoffs for three years now, I think that’s what drives me and hopefully drives our team is thinking about that and maybe having the white-out in Winnipeg,” he said. “And the atmosphere, I think everyone knows what it’s like in the regular season, and to think about how much louder it would be in the playoffs, and crazier, I think would be great not only for us but the league to see.”

A Stanley Cup in Winnipeg, or Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa would be a benchmark for the league, as well. The longest drought before this one was seven years, between the Montreal Maroons’ victory in 1935 and the Maple Leafs’ in 1942.

The next Canadian team to win the 16 playoff games necessary to capture the Cup will make history.

“It would definitely be special to be that Canadian team that can come through and win the Cup,” Spezza said. “Canada deserves a Stanley Cup, so hopefully we can bring it.”

Jones pushed to limit but still victorious UFC 165

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

American Jon Jones (left) lands a kick on Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson during their World Light Heavyweight Championship bout during UFC 165 in Toronto on Saturday.

UFC president Dana White.

Most gave Jones either rounds two or three plus four and five.

Neither fighter made it to the postfight news conference at the Air Canada Centre. Both went straight to hospital, with Jones bundled directly onto a waiting gurney.

The two had been released come mid-morning Sunday, with the challenger leaving ahead of the champion.

Both men looked like they had been in an accident as they waited for the result to be announced after 25 actionpacked minutes. They could hardly stand up.

Gustafsson had a bloody ear, a contusion under the eye and a glob of Vaseline on top of a cut high on his temple. Jones had a bandage above his right eye, mouses below both eyes and his post-fight speech came through bloody, swollen lips.

“Not that I can talk to this either, but I believe that this is one of those fights where both guys felt like they were going to die,” White told reporters after. “You feel like ’I don’t know if I can continue, I don’t know if I can keep doing this, I don’t know if I’ve got one more round in me.’ If they even knew what round it was. One of those

Red Sox down Blue Jays in regular-season finale at Fenway

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Red Sox 5 Blue Jays 2 BOSTON — Two years after leaving in the middle of an unprecedented September collapse and one year after slinking away to finish the franchise’s worst season in half a century, the Boston Red Sox wrapped things up at Fenway Park with the knowledge that they will be back.

David Ortiz and Jackie Bradley Jr. homered to lead the Red Sox to a 5-2 victory over the last-place Toronto Blue Jays in Boston’s regular-season home finale Sunday. After a five-game road trip to Colorado and Baltimore, the Red Sox will return for the AL division series in October.

“The energy that’s created here and the way the guys embrace it, it has been our advantage once again,” manager John Farrell said.

“We have heard a lot lately about the last couple of Septembers, but that has not penetrated the minds of anyone in this clubhouse.”

Three days after clinching a playoff berth, two days after securing the AL East title and one day after giving many starters the day off to sleep off the celebration, the Red Sox returned to winning. Boston took the three-game series — its 33rd series victory of the season — and finished 53-28 at home.

With 95 wins, the Red Sox have

the best record in baseball and a lead in the race for home-field advantage through the World Series.

“We’re going out to win games and be aggressive,” said Felix Doubront, who made his first start since Sept. 6 and his last before moving to the bullpen to be ready for the playoffs.

“We’ll try to go hard every game.”

Doubront (11-6) gave up two runs on four hits and two walks, striking out two. Koji Uehara pitched a perfect ninth for his 21st save.

Kevin Pillar homered and added an RBI single for Toronto.

Reigning NL Cy Young-winner R.A. Dickey (13-13) allowed five runs on six hits and a walk, with a season-high 11 strikeouts in his third complete game of the season.

“He gives up fly balls. That’s part of being a knuckleballer,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. “But he threw a tremendous game. Two home runs. You can’t take away the home runs. We battled, but we just couldn’t get anything going against Doubront.”

The Red Sox took the lead in the bottom of the second, when Dickey allowed three singles — two of them bloopers — and then Bradley’s three-run homer. Like Ortiz’s solo shot in the sixth, it was a high fly ball that got caught in the wind blowing out to right field.

“If a ball got up above the elevation of the roof, it was going,”

Dickey said.

“Those two got up and they kept going.”

Toronto took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on Pillar’s single before Boston made it 4-1 in the bottom half. After the Blue Jays cut the lead to 4-2 on Pillar’s homer off the top of the Green Monster, Ortiz made it a three-run game with a towering shot into the Toronto bullpen.

Ortiz was also given a double in the third inning even though replays showed he slid into second baseman Ryan Goins’ glove and should have been out.

NOTES: Toronto’s Rajai Davis stole his 45th base of the season in the eighth. ... The Red Sox unveiled a statue of Carl Yastrzemski outside the ballpark before the game. .. Red Sox manager John Farrell said he is optimistic CF Jacoby Ellsbury (broken bone in right foot) will be able to return Wednesday, in time to get ready for the playoffs. ... The Red Sox won 95 games for the seventh time since 2003. ... Toronto travels to Chicago for a makeup game Monday against the White Sox, then on to Baltimore. The Red Sox have a day off before playing two in Colorado and three in Baltimore. ...

Red Sox rookies were dressed in kilts and tam o’Shanters for the on-field family picnic after the game. ... Farrell tweaked the rotation for the last series against Baltimore. Clay Buchholz will be followed by Jon Lester and John Lackey.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE — The St. Louis Cardinals have clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year.

Washington’s 4-2 loss to Miami in a doubleheader opener Sunday assured the Cardinals of at least an NL wild-card berth. Not that anyone could tell in the Miller Park clubhouse before the Cardinals played Milwaukee on Sunday night. There was no champagne on ice, no victory cigars being lit up. There’s still an NL Central title at stake. The Reds beat the Pirates earlier Sunday 11-3, leaving both teams 2 1-2 games back of St. Louis going into the Brewers game.

“We’re confident. We know we have a good ballclub. Everything’s clicking right now,” first baseman Matt Adams said. “We’re happy but we want to keep taking things day by day and then win the division and then go from there.”

Manager Mike Matheny said he learned of the Nationals loss while in the weight room before. The Cardinals clinched the same day Matheny turned 43.

Neither milestone caused much of a stir.

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TORONTO — It’s been a tough year for the pound-for-pound kings of mixed martial arts.

First middleweight champion Anderson Silva lost his title, caught clowning once too often in the cage.

And on Saturday, light-heavyweight title-holder Jon (Bones) Jones — his successor as the top pound-for-pound fighter on the planet — was pushed to the limit by 8-1 underdog Alexander (The Mauler) Gustafsson at UFC 165.

Some fear that welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre, currently No. 2 in the pound-for-pound rankings, could also be in a long — or short —night in November when he faces top 170-pound contender Johny (Bigg Rigg) Hendricks, a former NCAA champion wrestler with a sledgehammer for a left hand, at UFC 167.

Such is the beauty of mixed martial arts, where there are so many ways to win and lose. And champions wear the biggest targets on their back.

There was little beauty in Saturday’s main event, other than marvelling at the amount of punishment two superbly conditioned and trained athletes can absorb.

It was like watching a time-lapse video of two bodies breaking down.

Fascinating but brutal.

Jones rallied to win a stirring fiveround decision, with the judges scoring it 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 for the champion.

A busted-up Jones had to plead with the ringside physician not to stop the fight after four rounds, according to

kind of fights.

“It’s why you have to respect what happened here tonight so much.”

Critics will point to the fight as everything that is bad about the sport.

Fans will talk about it for years, debating whether the challenger actually won.

Chances are the UFC will look to profit from a rematch.

Brazilian bruiser Glover Teixeira (22-2) is officially in the on-deck circle for the next 205-pound title fight, but the No. 2 contender may agree to wait his turn, knowing that another sapping Jones-Gustafsson donneybrook might aid his chances when he eventually fights the winner.

At six foot five, Gustafsson is one inch taller than Jones. And his 81.5-inch reach is only three inches less than the champion’s UFC-leading wingspan.

Still few gave him much of a chance against Jones, who has fought a “murderers’ row” of opponents in recent years, according to White.

Jones’ five previous title defences came against four former champions and Chael Sonnen, who has fought for both the middleweight and light-heavyweight belts.

You can argue that most were on the downward side of their career but still his dance card was stacked.

Prior to Saturday, Jones had lost just one round in his 13-fight UFC career. And he had never been knocked down or taken down. His one loss in 2009 was in reality a win — he was disqualified for a downward elbow strike after leaving Matt Hamill broken on the canvas.

Hamill needed shoulder surgery.

Brandon (The Truth) Vera needed facial reconstruction from Jones’ groundand-pound.

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B5

MONDAY, SEPT. 23, 2013

Kings see highs and lows from Challenge Cup

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF

Photo by TONY HANSEN/freelance

RDC King Chris Osborn puts down a heavy spike on a pair of Vancouver Island University players during the Challenge Cup invitational tournament at RDC on Saturday.

If never hurts for a team to learn a lesson now and then, especially when it’s in the preseason.

The RDC Kings got exactly that as they closed out the Challenge Cup invitational men’s volleyball tournament with a 22-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-14, 10-15 loss to Douglas College Royals at RDC Saturday evening.

The Kings, who beat Vancouver Island University Mariners 25-10, 25-18, 25-23 Saturday afternoon, finished the eight-team ACAC vs. PacWest tournament with a 3-1 record and helped the ACAC win the title 10-6.

But while Kings head coach Aaron Schulha was pleased with the performance against VIU he was anything but against Douglas.

“That was not nearly good enough,” he said. “We played the way we should for a set and a half, which is simply not good enough against a good team.”

The Royals started the tournament by losing 3-0 to both Medicine Hat and Briercrest, but beat SAIT 3-1 and RDC on Saturday. They looked like they won the Canadian title with their victory over the highly-ranked Kings.

“They were motivated,” said Schulha.

“They started off poorly, then beat SAIT in four games and wanted to even their record. They were motivated and you can’t blame them. I’m not sure if we were a bit tired, or just taking them lightly, but there was no excuse for the way we played.

“But there’s a lot of time left in the season to get better and we’ll begin next Monday,” he said. “This is a motivator for us and we’ll fix it.”

Still Schulha wanted to finish the tournament on a high.

“What sucks is that it was the final game and on Saturday night, but in the grand scheme of things this could be a positive.”

Chris Osborn led the Kings with 13 kills and four stuff blocks while Tim Finnigan added 13 kills and two blocks, Chris Jones 10 kills, two aces and a block and Braden O’Toole nine kills, two aces and a block.

While the veterans played the majority of the time against Douglas, Schulha used a number of his newcomers against VIU. “I liked what I saw from the new guys against Vancouver Island, and that’s what we expect from them,” said Schulha. ‘That’s a key as we want some of our best competition in practice where the guys battle each other so that when they go into a match it’s enjoyable because they’ve been there already.”

Jonah Gilham had six kills and four blocks against VIU with Mike Goertz adding six kills and an ace. Osborn, who came on when Eric Hart injured his ankle in the first set, had four kills and two blocks.

Hart’s injury was the only negative in the match.

“That was tough,” said Schulha.

“He’ll have an ultrasound on Monday and hopefully it’s not as bad as it looks.

We can only hope for the best. It was fluke thing as he was just backing off the net. But that’s sport and we’ll have to adjust.”

Briercrest finished the tournament 4-0 after beating Capilano 3-0 and College of the Rockies 3-2 Saturday. Capilano beat Medicine Hat 3-2 and VIU stopped SAIT 3-1.

Medicine Hat also downed College of the Rockies 3-0 and finished at 2-2.

SAIT was 1-3 while VIU and Douglas were 2-2, Capilano and College of the Rockies 1-3.

The Kings are in a tournament in Edmonton this weekend.

The RDC Queens play a tournament in Cranbrook this weekend and host the Wild Rose Classic, Oct. 4-6. RDC opens their regular season at home Oct. 25-26 against Medicine Hat. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

Midget Chiefs looking past the pressure

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Chiefs 5 Kings 2 There’s a lot of pressure on this year’s edition of the Red Deer Optimist Rebels Chiefs.

After all they’re taking the reigns from the twotime defending national midget AAA champions.

But head coach Doug Quinn isn’t worried about that. All he wants is for the 20 players to come together, work as a team and see what happens.

So far so good.

“I’ve been fairly pleased, he said, following a 5-2 Alberta Midget Hockey League exhibition victory over the Sherwood Park Kings at the Arena Sunday afternoon. “I like some of our young talent. The 15-year-olds have high end ability and our defence for the most part is mobile. I also like our balance and we have good depth. But we still have to continue to work hard and develop as a team.”

Quinn looked at the weekend games against the Kings as a good indicator of what the team needs to do as they go into the opening of the AMHL regular season at home Friday against the Calgary Flames.

‘The kids need to understand how hard it is to win in this league and how hard they have to work. They do need a few reminders from time to time that if they don’t play a certain way they become a very average team pretty quickly.”

He looked back at Friday’s 2-2 draw with the Kings and Sunday afternoon’s game.

“On Friday we played two good periods then let up in the third and we tied. Today we played well in the first period, let up in the second and fell behind, then turned it on in the third and managed to win.”

The Chiefs have four players back from last year, including outstanding defenceman Gabe Bast. Goaltender Jayden Sittler and forwards Jordie Lawson and Trey deGraaf are also regulars returning.

Forwards Tyler Steenbergen and Chase Olsen and defencemen Riley Mathies and Cole Kapak all saw action with the team last season. Steenbergen and Olsen both saw significant amount of plating time in the playoffs.

“Having the four kids returning is nice and it’s also a luxury to have the other kids who gained experience with us last season. For those kids to get a taste of it really helped them.”

The team also has speedy forward Ross Heidt back from a year with Drayton Valley of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

“Having him back was an unexpected bonus,” said Quinn. “He can really skate and we’ve been happy with the way he’s played.”

Overall the Rebels have outstanding team speed, which they utilize on their forechecking and getting back on defence, “We have a team that’s always been built on good defence and pressure with the forechecking,” said

Queens near perfect in victory over Lakeland RDC SOCCER Queens 3 Rustlers 0 LLOYDMINSTER — RDC Queens head coach Dave Colley admitted he was a little apprehensive when he looked at the Lakeland College soccer field prior to their Alberta Colleges Women’s Soccer League match Saturday afternoon.

“It was the biggest pitch I’ve ever seen,” he said. ‘And with them being the league leaders at the time I expected to struggle a bit.”

But the RDC players didn’t think so. They turned in a near perfect first half, grabbing a 2-0 lead and went on to a 3-0 victory over the Lakeland Rustlers.

“There was no messing around, it was a joy to behold,” said Colley.

“The girls played exactly how we wanted them to. They controlled the ball and they didn’t force anything and took advantage of what they got. It was great to see.”

Tatiana Aspilaga opened the scoring just before 20 minutes into the first half with a perfect corner kick the bent in and found the cor-

ner with the Lakeland goalie and a defender getting tangled up on the play.

Kayla Blacquiere took a perfect pass and made it 2-0 before the break.

“We expected them to come at us hard in the second half and they did just that,” said Colley.

“They pushed us for the first 30 to 35 minutes, but our midfielders and defence bent, but didn’t break and when they did have a chance Jesse (keeper Jesse Stewart) came up big. Then at about the 35 minute marker Kayla (Blacquiere) took a nice feed from Adi Moyer and rifled a bullet low to the corner and made it 3-0. That deflated Lakeland.”

The win left the Queens with a 2-1-2 record and in a tie for second place in the South Division with Lethbridge. Medicine Hat won twice during the weekend and sit at 4-1.

Rustlers 3 Kings 0 While the Queens were doing everything right to pull out a victory, the Kings did almost everything right and still dropped a 3-0 decision to the Rustlers.

“It’s a cruel game at times,” said Kings head coach Steve Fullarton. “We turned in a fantastic first half . . . it was the best I’ve seen in my time here. We hit the crossbar and just missed on a couple of other chances.”

The Kings also lost team scoring leader Nolan Hamilton with an injury in the first half.

The Kings weren’t as sharp in the second half with the Rustlers scoring early on a header off a corner kick.

“We were a bit sloppy and gave them the free header,” explained Fullarton. “It was 1-0 and we once again had a chance and hit the post. Then for a brief spell we let down and they scored twice.”

The Kings also played with a man short in the second half after losing veteran defender Logan Grenier with a red card.

“The score was a reflection of the game, but we have to keep our heads up and move on.”

RDC had a doubleheader at home this weekend as they host Medicine Hat Saturday and Lethbridge Sunday. The women kick off a 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday with the men to follow.

Quinn. “It does take a while for some of the kids to play that style, but after the first couple of exhibition games we’ve tightened up a lot.”

Having Sittler back on goal will be a strength as well.

“We didn’t expect him back, but he was a big part of the team last year and we’re counting on him this year.”

Other netminder is still up in the air. It’s between Cole Sears and Brody Dirk, who is presently injured.

Quinn kept three 15-year-olds with defenceman T.J. Brown and Red Deer Rebels first-round bantam draft pick, Jeff de Wit, joining Steenbergen.

Other rearguards are Travis Verveda and Andrew Nielsen while Layne Bensmiller, Carter Sawicki, Brad Makofka, Teagan Kooman, Quentin Greenwood and Allan Pruss round out the forwards.

Bensmiller scored a pair of goals against the Kings Sunday with Kooman notching the winner after Heidt had tied it in the third period. Steenbergen had the first marker.

Sittler started in goal and allowed two goals on 13 shots while Sears made 11 saves in the second half.

The Chiefs had 37 shots on goal and took one of three minor penalties.

The Chiefs have one more exhibition game on tap as they host the Canadian Women’s Olympic team, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arena. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

LOCAL BRIEFS

White beats Black in all-Red Deer Major Bantam clash

Airdrie held a 31-23 advantage in shots.

The Rebels White, meanwhile, fell 5-2 to the host Calgary Flames.

Klessens and Fankhanel scored for the visitors.

The Rebels White got two goals from Jeremy Klessens in a 6-2 win over the Rebels Black in an all-Red Deer Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League clash Saturday.

Klessens also added an assist for the winners, who got additional goals from Jarrett Brandon, Devon Fankhanel, Zachary Kungle and DJ Horne and a 30-save outing from Dawson Weatherill. Justin Travis and Shae Herbert combined to make 36 saves for the Rebels Black, whose goals were provided by Josh McNeil and Elijah Funkhouser.

The Rebels Black rebounded Sunday for a 5-4 win over the visiting Airdrie Xtreme as Dayton Playford, Justin Paarup, Brenden Davidson, Brad Hellofs and Tyree Goodrunning scored and Herbert made 27 saves.

Major Midget female Chiefs get tie, win in weekend play The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs earned three points in a pair of Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League games at the Collicutt Centre during the weekend.

The Chiefs battled the Highwood Raiders to a 3-3 tie Saturday and blanked the Calgary Flyers 2-0 Sunday.

Scoring for the Chiefs Saturday were Quinci Jones, Becky Davidson and Maddison Toppe. Nisa Bartlett made 26 saves for Sutter Fund.

Davidson and Breanna Martin scored in Sunday’s win over the Flyers.

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Leafs and Sabres get nasty in pre-season tilt

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Buffalo Sabres tough guy John Scott was looking for a fight.

The Toronto Maple Leafs weren’t happy when he picked Phil Kessel as his opponent.

Kessel, who had already scored twice in the Leafs’ 5-3 pre-season win on Sunday, stands at six feet tall compared to Scott, who’s eight inches taller. The two aren’t even close to being in the same weight class and Kessel wasn’t in any mood to get involved.

Kessel backtracked and swung his stick a few times at Scott as several teammates rushed in.

“It was pretty stupid, right? He said he was going to jump me,” Kessel said.

“What are you going to do? He’s a big boy so if he’s coming after me, what are you going to do?”

The incident came with 10 minutes left in the game and set off a line brawl and a goalie fight between Leafs’ goalie Jonathan Bernier and Ryan Miller of the Sabres. It came right after a fight between Jamie Devane of the Leafs and Corey Tropp of the Sabres.

“That guy’s a big guy, six foot five,” said Sabres head coach Ron Rolston.

“And (Tropp’s) a smaller guy but certainly a battler. So guys weren’t happy about it.”

Tropp was left bloodied on the ice after the fight and had to leave the game. “(Tropp) was the guy who instigated the fight,” said Leafs coach Randy Carlyle when asked about the incident that allegedly left the Sabres upset and sparked Scott to go after Kessel.

“Obviously maybe they felt that was the problem was that there was a big-

ger man fighting a smaller guy.”

Kessel was issued a match penalty for swinging his stick, which means an automatic suspension pending a ruling from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Any discipline the Leafs sniper faces will likely pale in comparison to what teammate David Clarkson may be expecting as he jumped off the bench to join the fracas. Clarkson could get 10 games for coming off the bench.

“We’re not proud or happy that went on, that’s for sure,” said Carlyle, who also said that he sent out Kessel’s line in the hopes of defusing the situation after the fight between Devane and Tropp.

“I think Dave Clarkson made a mistake and now we’ll pay for it.”

Clarkson was unavailable to the media after the game.

“I think Clarkson will get 10 games for that,” said Miller. “Are we going to see Clarkson our first game against these guys? I don’t have my schedule.

So probably not the brightest move by him. But I guess they figured they needed two guys to take down John (Scott).”

As the altercation reached a fever pitch, Bernier skated out of his crease and challenged Miller. The two went at it near the Sabres’ blue-line.

“I just asked him if I wanted to go and obviously I don’t think he seemed that he actually wanted to go but that’s the way it goes,” said Bernier. “It’s a hockey game but you get hyper in energy and I wanted to defend my teammates.”

Bernier was replaced by Drew MacIntyre and Miller by Matt Hackett.

Apart from Kessel’s two goals, the Leafs also had goals from Trevor Smith, Josh Leivo and Jake Gardiner

RDC

BRIEFS Queens start basketball season hosting exhibition games The RDC Queens basketball squad saw their first action of the season Sunday, playing a doubleheader at RDC. They opened the day with a 59-51 win over the Calgary Storm senior women’s team with Deidra Janvier hitting 11 points.

They then faced their Alumni and lost 59-47.

“It was a good start to the season,” said Queens head coach Mike Woollard. “We got to use everyone and everyone contributed.”

Kings lose in OT after late rally by SFU CALGARY — The RDC Kings are making a habit of going into overtime.

The Kings went into the five-minute extra period for the third game in as many days, but this time dropped a 3-2 decision to the Simon Fraser University at the SAIT tournament.

The Kings, who tied Camrose 3-3 Friday at Penhold, and Thompson Rivers University 2-2 Saturday at SAIT, led 2-0 with a little over a minute remaining in the game, But SFU scored twice, the second time with the goalie out, to force overtime. They got the winning goal on a lucky shot that hit a stick, and RDC defenceman’s skate and deflected past netminder Kraymer Barnstable.

Jeff Archibald and Riley Simpson scored for the Kings, who held a 40-36 edge in shots on goal.

The Kings open their regular season Wednesday in Camrose and open their home schedule against the University of Alberta, Augustana Vikings Friday at 7:15 p.m. at the Penhold Regional multiplex.

RDC’s Morrison a heavy favorite going into ACAC golf championship LETHBRIDGE — RDC’s Kyle Morrison will go into the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference golf championship next weekend in Olds as a heavy favourite on the men’s side.

Morrison, who won the North Regional title in Lacombe, captured the South Regional crown Sunday with a 68-74—142 total.

Grant MacEwan University won the men’s team title with a 596 total with Lethbridge College at 601 and RDC at 615.

“We had a 304 total on Sunday, which was more like we should be,” said RDC head coach Scott Bergdahl.

Brandon Ponich shot a 73 Sunday after an 83 Saturday and was second best for the RDC men with a 156 total. Darren Windle (78-82) and Jeff Northcott (82-78) tied at 160.

Grant MacEwan won the women’s team title with a 330 total, with RDC at 361 and Lethbridge 394.

Jamieson Smeaton led RDC with an 87-87—174 with Melissa Koster at 96-92—188 and Kim Swain at 95-96—191.

RDC runners place well in x-country Grand Prix races CALGARY — Red Deer College athletes Devin Woodland and Jordanna Cota placed third and ninth respectively among college runners during the open men’s and women’s races in ACAC Grand Prix crosscountry races Saturday at Confederation Park.

Woodland finished the men’s eight km race in 28 minutes, four seconds and placed seventh overall.

Cota was 16th overall in the women’s five km event with a time of 21:29.

Former standout RDC runner Jodi Nesbitt was second overall in the women’s race with a clocking of 18:48. Jessice O’Connell posted the winning time of 18:08.

Willy Kimosop of the Running Running Athletic Club in Edmonton claimed the men’s championship with a time of 26:25.

RDC finished fifth in the women’s college team standings and sixth in men’s, with Lethbridge and SAIT taking the respective titles.

Other RDC results: Men — Noah Arychuk, 28:05, 24th (11th ACAC); Tyler Nelson, 35:05, 57th (36th ACAC); Kevin Buckel, 42:22, 79th (49th ACAC).

Women — Emily Maplethorpe, 22:56, 31st (19th ACAC); Samantha Debree, 23:31, 35th (23rd ACAC); Anna Duda, 23:51, 38th (25th ACAC); Laura Friesen, 24:03, 42nd (29th ACAC); Catherine Alcorn, 24:45, 51st (33rd ACAC); Sidney Moss, 26:56, 66th (51st ACAC); Nicole Willson, 27:59, 68th (53rd ACAC).

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier (right) hammers Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller during a brawl in third period NHL pre-season action in Toronto on Sunday. while Nikita Zadorov, Jamie McBain and Tropp scored for Buffalo.

By the end of the game, the benches on both sides were looking bare after numerous fighting majors and 10-minute misconducts were handed out.

A night after the same two teams needed a 15-round shootout to settle a 3-2 win for the Leafs, Kessel opened the scoring at 1:35 of the first.

Kessel was camped in front of the Sabres goal and was in the right place when Tyler Bozak’s centring pass was deflected into his path and he knocked in the loose puck.

Smith’s first of the pre-season came just past the halfway mark when he

was the beneficiary of another Buffalo deflection. Gardiner led a three-onone rush into the Buffalo zone and fed a pass from the left side that took a deflection off a Buffalo skate and, with Miller taken out of position, Smith had a relatively easy tap-in.

After Zadorov got the Sabres on the board in the dying seconds of the first, Kessel restored the lead at 15:49 of the second period when he cut toward the middle of the ice from the left side and snapped a quick shot past Miller.

Leivo’s goal proved to be the winner at 16:52 of the third when he banged in a cross-ice pass from James van Riemsdyk.

Woods locks up pair of PGA of America awards, including best player

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — Tiger Woods wrapped up at least one award as player of the year.

Woods has won the PGA of America’s points-based award for player of the year on the strength of his five PGA Tour victories, the money title and the Vardon Trophy.

Adam Scott would have had to win the Tour Championship and the Vardon Trophy for the race to end in a tie.

Woods had 90 points — 10 points for each of his five wins, 20 points each for the money title and Vardon Trophy for lowest adjusted scoring average.

It was the 11th time that Woods won PGA player of the year, and ninth time he won the Vardon. He had not won either award since 2009, the year that ended with his personal life unraveling.

Woods earlier this month wrapped up the Arnold Palmer Award on the PGA Tour for winning his 10th money title with just over $8.5 million.

Steve Stricker won the Byron Nelson Award by the narrowest of margins, averaging 68.945 per round to Woods’ 68.985. Unlike the more prominent Vardon, the

Byron Nelson does not require a player to have at least 60 rounds.

Stricker played 51 rounds this season, ten fewer than Woods.

Still to be determined are PGA Tour awards for player of the year and rookie of the year. Both are a vote of the players, and the electronic ballots were to be returned quickly for a Friday announcement.

Woods would appear to be a heavy favourite to win the Jack Nicklaus Award as player of the year for the 11th time. While he did not win a major, his five wins were three more than anyone else on tour, and he won the money title. Woods has two World Golf Championships and The Players Championship among his five wins.

“Well, look at the fact that I had five wins this year,” Woods said after closing with a 67 at East Lake. “So I think that’s a pretty good year.”

The challenge comes from British Open champion Phil Mickelson and Masters champion Adam Scott. Both won majors with historical significance. Mickelson’s closing 66 at Muirfield is regarded as one of the best final rounds in a major, and it happened at the major not many thought he could ever win. Scott ended a half-century

of Australian heartache at Augusta National as the first Aussie in a green jacket. Mickelson also won the Phoenix Open, while Scott won The Barclays against one of the toughest field in golf.

Woods said he was “very satisfied” with his season, even though it was his fifth straight year without a major.

“I had a number of chances to win some tournaments,” Woods said. “I won five, which I think is a pretty good year. I’ve done that a few times over the course of my career. I wish I would have been a little more consistent in some of the events. But overall, at the end of the day, to add to the win total for the year, it’s always a good thing.”

The PGA Tour rookie of the year should be an easy vote. On the ballot of 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, who started the year with no status on any tour. He not only won the John Deere Classic, he reached the Tour Championship and was selected for the Presidents Cup team.

Russell Henley (Sony Open), Derek Ernst (Wells Fargo Championship) and Patrick Reed (Wyndham Championship) were the only other rookies to win this year.

None made it to the Tour Championship.

AJHL

NASCAR

Bandits edge Grizzlys in defensive battle

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BROOKS — Olds Grizzlys netminder Ethan Jemieff surrendered just a single goal to the reigning Canadian junior A hockey champion Brooks Bandits Saturday, but his teammates were unable to get a puck past opposing netminder Michael Fredrick.

Bandits defenceman Nick McCormack beat Jemieff 2:24 into the contest and the goal stood up for a 1-0 Alberta Junior Hockey League win in front of 1,458 fans at the Centennial Regional Arena. Jemieff finished with 31 saves, while Fredrick turned aside all 29 shots he faced.

The Grizzlys, who suffered their fifth straight setback after opening the season with a pair of victories, return to action Tuesday at Canmore against the host Eagles.

Olds will participate in the AJHL Showcase starting Thursday at Spruce Grove. The Grizzlys will face the Fort McMurray Oil Barons Friday and will take on the Lloydminster Bobcats Saturday.

The Grizzlys’ next home game is Oct. 8 versus the Calgary Mustangs.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics are AL West champions again.

The A’s clinched their 16th division title and 25th post-season appearance when Texas lost 4-0 at Kansas City on Sunday. Oakland was hosting the Minnesota Twins.

With the Twins batting in the third, word started to circulate around the Oakland Coliseum of Justin Maxwell’s two-out grand slam that beat the Rangers in the 10th inning to seal the division title for the A’s.

Some players, noticing the high-fives and hollers in the stands, kept glancing at the manual scoreboard in left field.

The ending of the Royals-Rangers game was shown on the video board between innings. There were no noticeable celebrations in the dugout.

It was quite a different scene than a year ago, when the A’s won the AL West on the final day of the regular season by beating Texas. This year’s run to the post-season is far less surprising but equally remarkable.

The A’s had the fourth-lowest opening day payroll at about $65 million.

LOUDON, N.H. — Matt Kenseth just might win a championship with a touch of dominance, not dullness.

Kenseth has firmly defended the style of his 2003 championship, stating his one-win season in the final year before NASCAR made the move to the playoffstyle Chase format was as meaningful as all the titles collected by Jimmie Johnson or Tony Stewart.

He probably won’t have to justify anything about his Cup run this season. There are plenty of checkered flags.

Kenseth made it 2 for 2 in the Chase, holding off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch to win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

He followed his win in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship opener at Chicagoland with his series-high seventh victory of the season. Kenseth made his 500th career start and built a 14-point lead over Busch before the series shifts to Dover.

One win or seven, Kenseth will take a title any way he can.

“If you’re fortunate enough to win a championship, or another championship, I don’t think there’s a bad way to win it,” he said. “I know it still gets brought up because it was the last year without the Chase and we won once race. But I was real proud of what we did that year. It was tough to accomplish.”

Kenseth was paired with owner Jack Roush for more than a decade and won 22 races, a pair of Daytona 500s and the 2003 championship. He’s having a career year in his first season at JGR, obliterating his previous season best for wins — 5 in 2002.

“I don’t feel like I’m necessarily a better driver than what I was last year,” he said. “Certainly, things are different.”

Just a little bit.

His gamble to change teams has been a success, and Kenseth’s eyes glistened as tears rolled down his cheeks in Victory Lane. He reached for a big white towel to wipe them away.

Neither side could have expected this kind of run.

“We’ve known Matt for a long time but, in all reality, we wouldn’t have guessed seven wins,” team President J.D. Gibbs said.

Kenseth was anxious heading into New Hampshire because it had long been one of his worst tracks. He might have calmed down had he checked this season’s results from some of the other tracks where he traditionally struggled: Four of his seven wins in 2013 are at tracks where he was winless.

Kenseth and Busch made it a 1-2 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing and helped the organization win for the fifth time in the last seven races dating to Busch’s win at Watkins Glen in August. Kenseth won at Bristol, Busch took Atlanta and Kenseth won the last two.

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Panthers maul Giants, Indy upsets 49ers NFL ROUNDUP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PANTHERS 38 GIANTS 0 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Carolina sacked Eli Manning seven times as the Panthers handed Tom Coughlin his worst defeat as coach of the New York Giants, 38-0 Sunday.

It was the largest margin of victory in Panthers history.

The Panthers (1-2) allowed Newton to run out of the read option, which helped open up an offence that had been mostly stagnant this season. Newton had 223 yards passing and threw two touchdown passes to Brandon LaFell and one to Ted Ginn Jr. He ran for 45 yards and his first TD of the season.

The Giants are in trouble: Of the 161 teams that have started the season 0-3 since 1978, only five made the NFL playoffs, according to STATS LLC. The Giants came in with only 73 yards rushing in their first two games and managed just 60 yards on the ground.

Manning, under pressure all day long, finished 12 of 23 for 119 yards with two interceptions.

receptions.

The Patriots led 17-3 at halftime as the Buccaneers (0-3) wasted several opportunities.

They turned the ball over twice on downs, Rian Lindell missed a 38-yard field goal attempt before making a 30-yarder, and Josh Freeman threw an interception to former Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib with 11 seconds left in the first half.

The Patriots (3-0) have allowed just 34 points this season.

Freeman, who entered the game with a completion rate of 45.3 per cent, the worst in the NFL, completed only 19 of 41 passes for 236 yards. The Patriots held Doug Martin, who rushed for 144 yards a week earlier, to 88 yards on 20 carries.

SAINTS 31 CARDINALS 7 NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees passed for three scores and scrambled for New Orleans’ first touchdown rushing of the season in a victory over Arizona.

The Saints quarterback was 29 of 46 for 342 yards, with two TD strikes to tight end Jimmy Graham and the oth-

COLTS 27, 49ERS 7 SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Luck threw for 164 yards and ran for a 6-yard touchdown while facing college coach Jim Harbaugh for the first time, and Indianapolis defeated San Francisco.

Trent Richardson scored a 1-yard touchdown on his first carry in his Colts debut after being acquired on Wednesday from the Browns. He was drafted two spots behind Luck at No. 3 last year.

Ahmad Bradshaw added a 1-yard TD run in the final minutes, and Adam Vinatieri kicked a pair of field goals before missing a 51-yarder early in the fourth.

But Luck came through again to give Indianapolis (2-1) more opportunities.

It was Colin Kaepernick’s his first home loss at Candlestick Park as a starter.

Frank Gore ran for 82 yards after going for 60 total in his first two games, but there were few bright spots for Kaepernick as San Francisco (1-2) struggled to establish a passing game with tight end Vernon Davis sidelined by a hamstring injury.

er to Robert Meachem.

Brees was intercepted once by New Orleans native and former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu.

That play ended a scoring threat, but only delayed the inevitable on a day when Arizona’s short-handed defence was little match for the prolific passing attack of the Saints (3-0).

Arizona (1-2) had no answer for the 6-foot-7 Graham, who caught nine passes for 134 yards.

Meanwhile, the Saints’ rejuvenated defence produced four sacks and two

interceptions of Carson Palmer.

The Saints hadn’t opened a season with three straight victories since 2009, when they went on to win the franchise’s only Super Bowl.

BENGALS 34 PACKERS 30 CINCINNATI — Terence Newman returned a fumble 58 yards for a touchdown with 3:47 left, rallying Cincinnati past Green Bay in a game of wild momentum swings set up by nonstop turnovers.

COWBOYS 31 RAMS 7 ARLINGTON, Texas — DeMarco Murray ran for 175 yards and a touchdown two years after

torching St. Louis with a franchise record as a rookie, and Tony Romo threw for three scores in Dallas’ rout.

Murray had his first 100-yard game in more than a year.

The Cowboys (2-1) sacked Sam Bradford four times in the first half and had six overall after St. Louis (1-2) hadn’t allowed a sack in four games, dating to last season. It was the Rams’ longest streak since John Hadl was under centre for a division champion in 1973.

Bradford went 29 for 48 and wasn’t intercepted.

DeMarcus Ware had two sacks and broke Harvey Martin’s 30-year-old franchise record of 114.

The Rams had just 18 total yards in the first half compared to 96 for Murray. The Cowboys had 202 yards before halftime.

Romo, who had 217 yards passing, went 2 yards to Dez Bryant for the first Dallas score.

He had a pair of 24-yarders in the second half to rookie tight end Gavin Escobar and Dwayne Harris.

St. Louis avoided the shutout on Bradford’s 4-yard pass to Austin Pettis on fourth down late in the third quarter.

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BEARS 40 STEELERS 23 PITTSBURGH — Chicago’s defence forced five turnovers and scored twice, and the Bears beat Pittsburgh to remain unbeaten.

Major Wright returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, and Julius Peppers picked up Ben Roethlisberger’s fumble and raced 42 yards for a score in the fourth quarter as the Bears (3-0) held off a late rally.

Roethlisberger completed 26 of 41 passes for 406 yards, and threw two touchdowns to Antonio Brown, but the Steelers fell to 0-3 for the first time since 1986 thanks to an avalanche of mistakes.

Jay Cutler passed for 159 yards and threw a 17-yard touchdown strike to Earl Bennett with just under 6 minutes remaining to give the Bears breathing room after the Steelers trimmed a 21-point deficit to four.

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Each team gave it away four times. Each team returned a fumble for a touchdown — M.D. Jennings ran one back for Green Bay (1-2). The Bengals blew a 14-point lead, and the Packers let a 16-point lead get away in the second half.

The Bengals (2-1) finished it off when Michael Johnson batted down Aaron Rodgers’ fourth-down pass at the Cincinnati 20-yard line with 1:21 left, ending a subpar showing for the quarterback.

The Bengals defence made the difference as Rodgers was 26 of 43 for 244 yards with a touchdown, but was sacked four times and threw two interceptions.

Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton was 20 of 28 for 235 yards with two touchdowns, an interception and a fumble that Jennings returned 24 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, sparking Green Bay’s comeback.

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Coming Events

ESHPETER Wilma BETTY Eshpeter (Powell) slipped away in the early hours of August 20, 2013 in Kelowna B. C. after a long and fulfilling life. She was two months shy of her 97th birthday. Betty was born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan and lived there with her husband Jim and their four children until their move to Red Deer in 1963. Jim passed away in 1969 and Betty continued to live in Red Deer for the next 4 2 y e a r s . I n 2 0 11 B e t t y moved to Kelowna to begin the last chapter of her life’s story. Betty loved her four children: Barry and his wife Eva, Michael and his wife Lynne, Wendy and her husband Ron (Schmidt) and Janice and her husband Mike (Henry). Betty was blessed to have 10 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren along with her very special and much loved extended family members.

Another love of Betty’s was music. Although she never played an instrument, she sang in the church choirs in Prince Albert and Red Deer.

She also sang in various other choirs, performed in musical productions, and took hundreds of Central Albertans to Edmonton to enjoy productions presented

by Edmonton Opera. Thank you to all of those who shared Betty’s journey. A celebration of her life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Red Deer, on Saturday September 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Betty’s dear friend Rev. Bert de Bruijn conducting the service. Memorial donations may be made to: Operation Smile, Box 235, Station M, Markham, Ontario, L3P 3J7.

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Lost

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Medical

A position for an RNor LPN is avail. for one day a week (Wed.) We offer a friendly working environment and staff. Please bring your resume to 215-5201-43rd St. Red Deer or fax to 403- 341-3599

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Oilfield

Fluid Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

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: roger@fluidexperts.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

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1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

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HSC and Safety Coordinator

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Oilfield

LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

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800

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)

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We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

CLASS 1 DRIVER needed for small acid hauling company based out of Red Deer. Drivers need 3 years previous oil field hauling experience and should live within 1/2 hour of Red Deer. We offer safety training and benefits as well as job bonuses.

Please email resume and abstract to info@marvantransport. com fax to 403-346-9488 or call direct 403-396-3039 Instream Integrity Inc. is currently looking for a full time pipeline integrity technician (this position includes monitoring pig progress in pipelines, AGM placement as well as extensive travel). Must be 21 years of age with a clean drivers abstract.

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must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

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Stinger Wellhead (Red Deer Location) is accepting applications for an:

Our Frac Flowback Division in Blackfalds, Alberta is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals for the following positions:

This position will monitor, coach, train and evaluate operational and employee performance related to industry safety and driving standards.

HSE ADVISOR Qualification Requirements:

Operators • Previous experience is an asset, but not necessary

• Have or working toward NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) designation.

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• Facilitator Certification/skills training appropriate to position.

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• Current H2S Alive (Enform).

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We treasure all the good times in the past with memories that will always last.

Loving you Rob is easy, we do it every day, Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. ~Sadly missed, Mom, Dad, Kim, Sherry, Brittany and Devon Strand.

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700-920

In Memoriam

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Oilfield

P/T Dental Receptionist required, dental experience an asset. Day Dental, Innisfail. Send resume to admin@daydental.ca

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1130

Escorts

1165

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1280

Massage Therapy

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ALBERTA SUMPS AND PUMPS. Sales/Services/ Installation 780-781-6401

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

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

1330 1372

HELPING HANDS Home Support Ltd. for SENIORS. Companionship, cleaning, cooking - in home, in facility.

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Window Cleaning

1420

WINDOW CLEANING. Outside / Inside / Both.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 B9

Oilfield

800

WE are looking for Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick and Floor hands for the Red Deer area.

Please email: jwalsh@galleonrigs.com or Fax (403) 358-3326

Professionals

810

EXPANDING accounting office is accepting resumes for skilled accounting technicians. Positive attitude, ethics, and good work habits are essential.

Experience and education are an asset. Please forward your resume to info@mcgillco.ca. Thank you to all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS

requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided.

Apply in person with resume to: 4924 59 St. Red Deer, AB. FAMILY SCHOOL WELLNESS WORKER at Westpark Middle & Mattie McCullough Schools.

The successful applicant will provide: -Supportive counseling assistance & coordinated service to “at risk” children (0-18 years) & their families.

-Skills in crisis intervention, family assessment & counseling with families, children & youth.

-Experience working with community agencies and/or schools would be an asset.

-A valid Driver’s license & vehicle are required.

Preference will be given to applicants who present a university degree in human/ social services & have related work experience.

Starting salary will be dependent upon relevant experience & credentials.

Benefits & travel allowance are also included.

For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our web site at: www.rdpsd.ab.ca Applications, w/references should be directed to: humanresources@rdpsd.ab.ca

by September 30, 2013.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Pho Thuy Duong Vietnamese Restaurant hiring F/T kitchen help. $12./hr. Open avail.. Eves. & weekends. Please drop resume at Bay #4, 5108 52 St. QUEENS DINER REQ’S P/T DISHWASHER Hours are Mon.- Fri. 6:30-4 & Sat. 8-2:30 pm Drop off resume any time after 1 & before 4, Mon-Fri. 34 Burnt Basin St, Red Deer Fax: 403-347-2925 email: accuracyonlineoffice @gmail.com RED DER BINGO CENTRE IS NOW HIRING CONSCESSION COOKS 2 positions avail. 35-40 hrs/wk. Exp. pref. Must be 18 yrs or older. Email: ognib@telus.net or apply in person to 4946 53 Ave.

FOR ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE AVAIL. ON WEEKENDS. BENEFITS AFTER 6 MONTHS Apply in Person!!

EAST 40TH PUB

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T DISHWASHER F/T COCKTAIL SERVER and DININGROOM SERVER Must have experience!

Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

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IRIS is expanding and we are looking for an outgoing, energetic Optician in our Red Deer location. We will also consider training applicants as opticians provided they possess sales experience and can demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for what they do in their work and community. Also greet customers, book appointments & various other tasks.

IRIS is Canada’s largest eyecare provider with over 165 locations across the country. IRIS features the finest fashion frames, lenses from the world’s leading manufacturer’s and laser vision correction.

Trades

850

ARROW ARC WELDING is looking for WELDING APPRENTICE LOCATED BY Gull Lake.

Phone Brian 403-318-6760

BRAATT CONST.

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a well experienced F/T BARTENDER. GOOD WAGES. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

Sales & Distributors

830

CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air technology and requires an 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 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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ELEMENTS is looking for 5 retail sales reps. selling season gift packages and personal care products in Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. GOLDEN DRAGON Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + RESTAURANT HIRING bonus & comm. FT. No Waitress & Dishwasher. exp. req`d. Please email For application please call 403-348-0081 elementsreddeer@gmail.com or apply with-in.

FLURRIES SHEEPSKIN is looking for 5 SALES MUCHO BURRITO REPS, selling shoes & $11.33/Hr - Cust Serv apparel, at our Parkland EMAIL -MUCHOREDDEER Mall. 4747 67 St. Red @HOTMAIL.COM Deer. $12.10/hr. + bonus & comm. F/T Position. No ORIGINAL Joe’s exp. req’d. Email Restaurant & Bar is hiring Flurriesrd@gmail.com experienced Line Cooks, starting wage $13 - $16/hr SOAP Stories is seeking 5 based on exper. We offer retail sales reps. Selling competitive wages with soap & bath products. tips and a benefit package $12.10 hr + bonus & comafter 3 months. We also mission. Ft No exp. req`d. have opportunities to move Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. up quickly! Please apply in Red Deer. email resume to person after 2:00 pm. premierjobrd@gmail.com

820

C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T Laborers, duties include prepping, sanding and power coating and also seeking f/t sandblasters., Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165 or email bslager@telus.net CHILES SANDBLASTING & PAINTING REQ’S I Labourer & 1 Prepper, exp. would be an asset, must have own transportation. Wage is $15 - $18/hr.

Please submit resume by fax: 403-340-3800 DUE TO A LARGE INCREASE IN BUSINESS,

PIKE WHEATON CHEVROLET

is currently seeking JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS & SERVICE ADVISORS. We offer competitive wages, a great working environment, and a great benefit package.

Please email resume to Joey Huckabone joey@pikewheatonchev.ca EAGLE Builders LP, a concrete Erecting Company based out of Blackfalds requires a hard working, motivated individual to fill a full-time welding position at our company. The successful candidate will be a 2nd or 3rd year apprentice and must be a SMAW CWB qualified welder. There will be on the job training. Must also be able to travel. All meals and hotel expenses are paid when out of town.

Applicant must have reliable transportation to and from work and a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Successful applicant must provide an up to date drivers abstract. Construction experience an asset. Full benefits provided. Starting wages based on experience. Fax resumes to 403 885 5516 or e-mail at HR@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants for their applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

F/T PAINTER

Commercial/Residential Experience required.

Vehicle required.

Contact Drew at CCL 403-596-1829

KFC requires

F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

DELIVERY DRIVERS

Apply by: Fax: (403) 341-3820 or in person at Downtown KFC 4834-53 St., Red Deer

320110I19

Daytime, Evening, FT & PT Shifts Available

Oilfield

SALES ASSOCIATE

Of Red Deer is seeking exp’d. carpenters for the agricultural industry. Must have drivers license. Call Brad 403-588-8588

Looking for Part/Full Time BARTENDER/SERVER. Apply with resume to 3811 40 Ave, Red Deer

Restaurant/ Hotel

830

Drop resume off to: Kayla Macaulay, Manager

Outside Sales Rep

DENNY’S IS NOW HIRING

Sales & Distributors

JEETS PLUMBING & HEATING 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice.

Competitive wages. Fax resume: 403-356-0244

Trades

850

JOURNEYMAN H.D. MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. sales lot in Innisfail.

Wage range $25. - $35/hr depending on exp.

Preference will be given to those with previous equipment rental service, lifts and off road construction equipment experience. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email: bouvier9@telus.net

Trades

850

NEWCART CONTRACTING (1993)LTD

Truckers/ Drivers

860

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

Is currently recruiting

pipefitter/apprentice, experienced experienced Class turnaround/shutdown 1NEED drivers for short and long personnel haul. Part time weekdays.

for an upcoming Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba turnaround project to start & BC. Please call work immediately. The PROMAX TRANSPORT successful candidates at 227-2712 or fax resume must have experience or w/abstract 403-227-2743 Something for Everyone related experience in a Everyday in Classifieds similar field with the Classifieds blinding and de-blinding Your place to SELL and buffing of vessels.

Your place to BUY Newcart Contracting is offering competitive Spanky’s Transit Mix wages and additional is looking for concrete incentives for the duration truck drivers. Call Gary of the project. There are no 403-396-5993 fly in/fly out for this project.

LINE LOCATING This project is in a camp WANTED: Exp’d driver setting; therefore, no LOA ASSISTANT with clean Class 1 license will be provided.

REQUIRED for Super B work in Central REQUIREMENTS: Central Line Locating req’s Alberta. F/T, benefits.

The successful candidates a locator assistant. No Fax resume and current must have or willing to experience necessary, driver’s abstract to acquire the following willing to train. Must be 403-728-3902. or safety tickets prior to the physically fit. Working 746-5794 or email start date of Sept. 23 varied hours. Send mrmike71@hotmail.com • H2S Alive resumes to: office@ • Confined Space centrallinelocating.com • CSTS Fax 403-747-3535 Misc.

When applying, please Office: 403-747-3017 quote “ CAMP PROJECT Help LOCAL certified trailer or LOA PROJECT” manufacturer looking to fill in the subject line. If you Academic Express the following positions: are interested in joining a ADULT EDUCATION Lead Frame Foreman growing industrial AND TRAINING Framer helpers with construction company, experience please forward a copy of FALL START Journeyman Carpenters your resume, along with Carpenter helpers with the safety tickets • Women in Trades experience mentioned above with the • Math and Science in General Tradesmen with attention of HR to: the Trades experience in various resumes@ • GED preparation aspects of construction newcartcontracting.com Gov’t of Alberta Funding industry.

Failure to apply with the may be available.

Indoor, year-round work, required documents or in top wages and top benefit the way specified by the 403-340-1930 packages. employer, will not guaranPlease email resume to tee an offer of employment www.academicexpress.ca inquiries@sheltersrus.ca or call Mike between the Shipper / Receiver hours of 8AM-8PM AES INDUSTRIAL Monday to Friday SUPPLIES LTD. 587-679-3776 looking for an energetic/ Currently seeking enthusiastic individual for Local company looking for reliable newspaper our receiving department. experienced residential carrier for the Fax resume to and commercial service 403-342-0233 technician with current BOWER AREA Alberta gas/plumbing ticket. Benefit package after 3 months, wages based on WESTPARK AREA experience. Email: info@serviceplumbing.ca Delivery is 4 times or fax to (403) 342-2025

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LPS Crane Services is TRUE POWER ELECTRIC looking for: Journeyman Requires Crane Operators, Boom Truck Operators and QUALIFIED Apprentices. We are a JOURNEYMAN growing company wanting hardworking motivated 2rd and 4th yr. individuals who are looking ELECTRICIANS for a safe, exciting career with opportunities to With Residential roughin advance. We offer a exp. Competitive wages competitive compensation & benefits. package with Group Health Fax resume to: and Dental benefits. Must 403-314-5599 have a valid Drivers license. Please email resume to admin@lpscrane.ca MECHANICS req’d for busy transmission shop.

Allison Transmissions exp. an asset but will train.

Exc. wages and benefits available. Fax resume to: 403-885-2556 Micron Industries is a licensed inspection facility in Red Deer specializing in cryogenic tank repairs, currently seeking a Mechanic with HD, Hydraulic and Hose crimping experience. Must have their own tools.

Weekdays 7:00 to 4:30.

Excellent working conditions & benefits after 3 months. Fax resume to (403) 346-2072 or email admin@micronindustries. ca Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

SHOP PERSONNEL Req’d immed. Reliable HD mechanics, apprentices and shop hands for Alix area shop. Successful applicant will be physically fit (heavy lifting occurs on a daily basis) mechanically inclined with working knowledge of the tools used in the trade. Reliable transportation is also req’d as there is no public transit. Set Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 work week (evenings, weekends, and holidays off). Competitive pay, health benefits, and stable year round work with no layoffs. Please fax resume to 403-784-2330

PLUMBING APPRENTICES WANTED

Busy Local Plumbing Company is currently hiring. Residential experience an asset.

Comp wages and group benefits. Email your resume to kafonda@telus. net or fax (403)887-2208.

Pro-Water Conditioning in Lacombe seeks a highly motivated individual to install and service water treatment equipment, pumps and pressure systems. Experience with Auto Trol and Fleck is an asset. Resumes to lori7151@me.com

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

Please reply by email: qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com or phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

B PRESSURE

2nd & 3rd Year Apprentice We are looking for friendly, motivated, energetic, goal orientated team players to join our fast paced growing team!

Vessel experience is an asset.

Please forward your resume to Fax: 403-347-7867

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CLASS 1 FLAT DECK Duane’s Trucking Ltd is seeking exp’d Class 1 drivers. Working knowledge of load securement is crucial as we only transport 53’ flat deck trailers throughout the western provinces (BC, AB, SK, MB) Successful candidate will also be up to date with Federal HOS, have to have ability to maintain LEGAL log books, be polite, punctual and courteous as well as respectful to company equipment. We offer steady year round work with no lay offs, a company benefits package, competitive pay and achievable drivers incentive bonuses.

Please fax resume with a recent CDA to 403-784-2330 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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

ANDERS AREA

CLEARVIEW AREA Carroll Cres. & Chappel Dr. area $519/mo

Abbott Close Allan St. Allan Close

DEER PARK AREA Douglas & Duston St. Area $557/mo.

INGLEWOOD AREA

EASTVIEW AREA 108 Papers $578/mo.

Isherwood Close Inglis Cres.

Iverson Close LANCASTER AREA

MICHENER AREA 134 Papers $793/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Long lose Law Close/ Lewis Close Langford Cres.

Addington Drive SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres./ Stanhope Ave. VANIER AREA

Currently seeking RELIABLE newspaper carriers for morning delivery in WESTPARK & WESTLAKE AREAS

Visser St. Vanson Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

Please call Quitcy at 403-314-4316 IMMED. POSISTION for F/T owner/operator Courier. for local delivery company.

Small pick-up or mini van would be the ideal vehicle.

Reply w/resume by fax: 403-342-7636 or email denw70@hotmail.com Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

GENERAL MAINTENANCE person req’d. Exp. a must.

Please email resume to: lsservices@live.com CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

CLEARVIEW AREA Cameron Cres. & Conners Cres. $180/mo.

ALSO Castle Cres., Clark Cres. & Crawford St. $141/mo.

For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of:

CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA Crossley St., Connaught Cres. & Cooper Close area $192/mo.

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

DEERPARK AREA Denovan Cres., Dickenson Cres & Davison Dr. Area $201/mo.

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

MOUNTVIEW AREA 44A Ave. & 35 St. Area $237/mo.

ALSO Spruce Drive & Springbett Dr. AND 43A Ave. between 37 St. & 39 St. and 43 Ave. between 35 St. & 39 St. $180/mo ALSO 42 Ave. between 35 St. & 39 St. AND 41 Ave. between 36 to 38 St. $196/mo.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REP in green drycleaners.

Must be able to work some evenings until 7 p.m. & some Saturday. $13.50/hr Call Shannon 403-550-7440

DRIVER req’d. for city & rural deliveries, must be able to work alone and with others. Duties incl. driving, shipping/receiving and customer service.

Class 3 with air ticket and abstract is req’d. Drop resume off at Weldco #11, 7491 49th Ave. or fax to 403-346-1065. No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo.

ALSO Timberstone Way, Talson Pl., Thomas Pl., Thompson Cl., Trimble Cl., Traptow Cl. $200/mo.

Plant Laborer

Job Description As a critical member of our operational team, you will be required to perform tasks including climbing above three meters, loading and unloading of chemicals, some heavy lifting and general housekeeping and laborer tasks.

Qualifications Required: We are looking for workers experienced in handling chemicals, equipment use and maintenance. CFR is offering an excellent benefits package with the company matching RRSP contributions while providing all required training (certifications).

Workers are required to provide personal transportation with a valid “Alberta” driver’s license. Drug and alcohol policy is effect with pre-employment testing.

Please forward your resume to Dave Oyka at doyka@cfrchemicals.com Starting Wage:$17.50/hr Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and rapidly expanding company.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

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ROSEDALE AREA Roche St. & 3 Blocks of Roland St. $54/mo.

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are needed to do framing, cleaning, reinforcing, pouring and other precast related jobs. All applicants must be flexible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production schedule. Benefits are paid and lots of overtime.

Own transportation to work is needed. Please fax resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@ eaglebuilders.ca. We thank all applicants for their applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

B10 RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, Sept. 23, 2013

Obama memorializes victims of Navy Yard shooting CALLS FOR TRANSFORMATION OF GUN LAWS TO ADDRESS EPIDEMIC OF GUN VIOLENCE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Sunday memorialized the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting by calling for a transformation in the nation’s gun laws to address an epidemic of gun violence, saying, “There’s nothing inevitable about it.”

Reprising his role of the nation’s consoler in chief after yet another mass shooting, Obama said Americans should honour the victims of last Monday’s shooting by insisting on a change in gun laws. “It ought to obsess us,” Obama said.

“Sometimes I fear there is a creeping resignation that these tragedies are just somehow the way it is, that this is somehow the new normal. We cannot accept this,” Obama said.

He said no other advanced nation endures the kind of gun violence seen in the United States, and blamed mass shootings in America on laws that fail “to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and dangerous people.”

“What’s different in America is it’s easy to get your hands on a gun,” he said. He acknowledged “the politics are difficult,” a lesson he learned after failing to get expanded background checks for gun buyers through the Democratic-controlled Senate this spring.

“And that’s sometimes where the resignation comes from: the sense that our politics are frozen and that nothing will change. Well, I cannot accept that,” Obama said. “By now, though, it should be clear that the change we need will not come from Washington, even when tragedy strikes Washington.

Change will come the only way it ever has come, and that’s from the American people.”

Obama joined military leaders in eulogizing the 12 victims killed in last Monday’s shooting, speaking

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SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position.

Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

WAREHOUSE HELP WANTED For Oilfield Manufacturing Facility

JUNIOR WAREHOUSE/ SHIPPER & RECIEVER

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

Experience and knowledge is an asset.

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner We are looking for friendly, BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / motivated, energetic, goal del. Lyle 403-783-2275 orientated team players SPLIT Dry Firewood. DeTo join our fast paced livery avail (403)845-8989 growing team!

Please forward your resume by fax to Household 403-347-7867

Appliances

Warehouse Shipper/ Receiver

Competitive starting wages plus regular increases.

Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Excellent benefits package. Opportunities to advance. Must be dependable, hardworking and seeking a long-term career. Apply in person, or email to: hartleytj@eecol.com 4747 - 61st Street WEEKEND dispatchers req’d. immediately.

Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written communication skills. Fax resume to 403-346-0295 WESCLEAN - Red Deer SHIPPER/ RECEIVER / INSIDE SALES req’d.

Competitive wages, full benefits, forkilft exp. preferred. Dangerous goods exp. preferred.

Familiar with shipping/ receiving procedures.

Able to lift 30-60 lbs.

Basic computer skills an asset. Must have a good personality and easy to work with .

Drop resume off at # 7, 7973 49 AVE. or email to: mdoll@wesclean.com or fax to 403-347-8803

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Computers

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19” HP Computer Monitor $60 obo. 403-782-3847 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Employment Training

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from the parade grounds at the Marine Barracks, a site personally selected by Thomas Jefferson because of its close marching distance to the Navy Yard. The memorial service came on the first day of fall, which shone brightly in Washington, with the sun sparkling off the instruments being played by the Navy Band and the gold dress uniform buttons worn by so many in the crowd.

The invitation-only crowd included around 4,000 mourners, with the victims’ tearful, black-clad family members directly in front of the speakers’ stage. The president and first lady met privately with the families before the service, White House officials said.

Authorities say their loved ones’ lives were taken Monday by shotgun-wielding Aaron Alexis, a 34-yearold former Navy reservist and information technology contractor who struggled with mental illness.

Police killed Alexis in a gun battle.

By the end of the day, the Senate’s chief gun control proponent, California Democrat Dianne Feinstein, was calling on her colleagues to restart the debate on gun control and “do more to stop this endless loss of life.” Obama didn’t speak out on the issue until Saturday night at a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation dinner when he urged people “to get back up and go back at it” to push gun control legislation that stalled in the Senate earlier this year. Obama proposed the legislation in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, that killed 20 first graders and six staff members.

But U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, the co-author of the bill to expand background checks to more gun purchasers, acknowledged the bill remains stalled in the Senate. The Democratic senator told CBS he has no intention of renewing his effort to pass the measure in light of the Navy Yard shootings unless he sees movement on the part of the opponents of the bill.

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HOUSEPLANTS TO GIVE AWAY Huge spider plant, Swedish ivy, wandering jews.

Will trade for empty hanging baskets.

403-358-5599 KARRIT Cartop luggage carrier, like new, $75; 20’ RErmineskin Arizona room good cond. $100.

403-396-2528 KIDDER slalom ski $50; snow machine helmet/heated shield $20; 8” hand ice auger $35; Weber electric paint sprayer, brand new $40 403-597-6580

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Dogs

F1 & F1B LABRA DOODLE & GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Visit www.furfettishfarm.ca text 306-521-1371 or call 403-919-1370

DEEP FREEZE, Frigidaire, PITBULL PUPPIES FOR smaller size. Good cond. SALE!! Only 7 left, 3 male 4 female $1000 each, $75. 587-273-2528 includes first shots. Ready first week in Oct. Please Household text or call 403-391-8953

Furnishings

1720

BEDROOM SET, solid oak, bed, dresser w/mirror and high boy. $200.

403-357-9363

Sporting Goods

1860

LOVESEAT, beige; 2 La-Z-Boy leather Chairs, beige; 1 chair & ottoman, red. $200 for everything.

403-346-4811 UPPER & LOWER 6’ BANK OF DABINETS w/counter top. Nice finish, or can be painted/stained.

Exc. cond. Suitable for cabin or garage. $200.

403-347-4727

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 WOOD / PLASTIC WARDROBE 20d x 36w x 72 h $25 WOODEN WARDROBE sliding doors, top shelf 20d x 48w x 72h, $80 WHITE LAMINATE PANTRY 4 movable shelves 16d x 30w x 60h, $40.

L-SHAPE COMPUTER DESK w/2 upper & 2 lowers cabinets, cherry finish, $40.

403-347-4727

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

PS2 w/10 games, $60 obo.

SURROUND SOUND Stereo package $100.

XBOX w/15 games $70 obo 403-782-3847

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8x8 SCREEN HOUSE - Dome Tent - New, never used. $50. 403-343-6044 ELECTRIC Model Char Broil round BBQ grill on 36” stand on wheels, like n e w, i d e a l f o r c o n d o $60 403-340-8199

BODY Solid equip. Pd. $1800. Asking $800 obo., Exc. cond. 403-597-3958 Cash Only SKIS, Rossignol cross country with poles, like new. $25. 1 Set of Head, cross country skis with poles $25. 587-273-2528

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

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AGRICULTURAL 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

WILL do Custom Baling.

JD round net or string wrap.

403-342-0891 or 340-9111

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Payroll Administrator Computerized Accounting Computerized Payroll Accounting and more!

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

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NEWLY refinished 3 bdrm. duplex, fenced yard, close to schools, avail. Sept. 17, $1200 + utils, Sylvan Lake 780-887-4430 SYLVAN LAKE private 1 bdrm., light housekeeping, bedding, dishes, cable incld’s all utils. $700./mo.

403-880-0210

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

MacKenzie Ranch Lacombe

Spec homes. 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath. Ready for you to choose your flooring & colours. 403-588-8820

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4 Brand New Homes *1500 sq.ft., dbl. att. garage *1400 sq.ft., dbl. att. garage *1335 sq.ft., dbl. att. garage *1320 sq.ft., dbl. att. garage Call Kyle Lygas 403-588-2550 $10,000 Move-In Allowance MASON MARTIN HOMES

SUV's

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

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

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2008 SANTA FE. Basically loaded. Set of winter tires, on rims. 161,000 km. $11,500 obo. 403-848-1377

Private Mortgages Our Rates start at 8%. We lend on Equity. Bus. For Self & Bruised Credit Ok. Ron Lewis 403 819 2436 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

2011 F-350 Lariat Diesel.

Loaded + spare fuel/toolbox & 5th wheel hitch. $53,000 obo. 403-347-5947 2008 LAND ROVER SE LR 2, 4X4, sunroofs, $19888 348-8788 Sport & Import 2008 JEEP Rubicon Wrangler 4X4, $20,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import 2011 CARDINAL 38’.

Only used once. Top line. $56.000 obo. 403-347-5947

wheels New in Sylvan Lake

3 bdrm/2 bath NEW LAEBON home is sure to please.

Open concept floor plan. $299,900 Call Jennifer 403-392-6841

CLASSIFICATIONS

Auto Wreckers

5000-5300

Cars

5030

2008 BMW X5 4.8i. Pano Roof, Nav, DVD 67,566 km $36,888 AS&I 403-348-8788

THE NORDIC

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KENTWOOD, prefer oil rig worker, $550/rent/+SD incld’s utils. 403-307-2664 N/S, executive home, all utils incl + high spd. internet & digital cable. $600/mo + d.d. 403-357-0320

Offices

3110

APPROX. 1000 sq. ft. avail. Jan. 1, downtown Red Deer (sub lease).

Anchor tenant is professional services firm. Office space inclds. 3 offices, kitchen, bathroom, access to boardroom, 2 monthly parking stalls avail. directly on location. Call Dave 403-342-5900

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MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

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3260

Looking for a 3 bdrm. home.

Allows dogs, cat and 3 children. Need a place by the end of the month.

Call Victoria 403-864-2411

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MASON MARTIN HOMES New condo, 1000 sq.ft.

2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appls., $189,800. 403-588-2550 ONE LEFT!

Acreages

1.22 ACRES

5 min. W. of Red Deer.

Private, peaceful. This 3 bdrm., 2 bath bi-level home has it all. Many upgrades, lrg. kitchen, family room, big windows for all that natural light. Fully dev. bsmt. w/walk-out. $557.900.

Shanda, Maxwell Real Estate Solutions 403-391-3597 2001/5 BR/3 Bath/ Ranch style bungalow , ICF Block, att. 28 x 33 heated garage; 40 x 48-2bay heated shop; 30 x 40 barn;X fenced;East Of Lacombe HWY #815/ TWP RD 410 $879,900 Call or Text 403-391-0383/www.

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2006 HONDA CIVIC LX

2 Door, 84,202 km., original owner, great condition.

Keyless entry, iPod aux. jack, cruise, a/c, power windows, brand new battery.

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

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5240

SCRAP metal and cars, trades 403-304-7585

2006 Range Rover Sport HSE $25,888 Sport & Import 7652 50 Ave 403-348-8788 2005 NISSAN X-Trail 4wd. New tires, extra set of rims & tires. Remote start, 5 spd. man., 137,000 km. $9750. 403-340-2098 2000 FORD EXPLORER Sport 4x4, V6, auto. $1500 obo. 403-342-1235

Trucks

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Tired of Standing?

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MUST SELL

By Owner.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

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Asking $10,200.

403-302-1138 (Red Deer)

Manufactured Homes

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2010 Toyota Tacoma

2006 COROLLA CE. exc. cond. 78,000. kims.

Offers. 403-392-5628

4x4 black with grey interior 4 cyl. 4 spd. Clean, great cond. 59,500 kms. $20,500 Call 403-396-5516

Looking for a new pet?

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Includes lot rent, taxes and payment O.A.C. 16 wide, totally upgraded, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, new stainless steel appls, 2 decks, 15 x 15 shed, in Benalto. Call Jack @Sutton 403-357-4156

BENTLEY HOUSE FOR SALE, 4622 49 Ave. Ready for occupancy.

Call 403-877-5052

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A-1 WILLY’S Parts Place Inc. Will haul away salvage cars free in city limits. Will pay for some.

Only AMVIC approved salvage yard in Red Deer 403-346-7278

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2008 Acura MDX tech pkg 79,851 km $26,888 AS&I 7652-50 Ave 403-348-8788 2007 FORD Edge SEL, 144,000 kms. New brakes.

New tires in 2012. Good cond. C/W Computstar remote starter & car alarm. $13,500. 403-887-5020 2006 TUSCON V6 only 23,700 kms, $12,300 403-346-2867

2006 Jetta TDI 73,699 km $16,888 AS&I 403-348-8788

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2007 SATURN I0N auto, p. windows/doors, as nice as new, low mileage, only 54,000 kms, $7900 obo 403-346-7804

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HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

2008 BMW X5 3.0 $31,888 Sport & Import 403-348-8788

Laebon Homes 346-7273

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SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

Mobile Lot

3 bdrm/3 bath 2 storey home in Timberstone.

Large kitchen with island & stainless steel appliances $439,900 Call Chris 403-392-7118

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RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

Value Packed Home

5080 5110

Fifth Wheels

4400-4430

Money To Loan

Motorcycles

1983 1100 YAMAHA $2500 obo. 403-302-0489

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LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

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3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 bath, new paint & carpets & deck at 7316-59 Ave. Avail. to over 40 tenants.

No pets. Off street parking for 3 vehicles. Rent $1600, D.D. $1600. 403-341-4627

2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer

3040

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Financial Assistance available to qualified applicants.

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2 BDRM. APT. CONDO Call 1-403-462-9999 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

Roommates Wanted

TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

SINGLE ELECTRIC BLANKET $40 obo 403-782-3847

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“I’m not going to go out there and just beat the drum for the sake of beating the drum,” he said.

“There has to be people willing to move off the position they’ve taken, and they’ve got to come to that conclusion themselves.”

The opposition to tighter gun control legislation has been led by the National Rifle Association, influential gun rights lobbying group.

The NRA’s Executive Vice-President Wayne LaPierre responded to the Navy Yard shootings by calling for greater efforts to identify and lock up mentally ill people who are dangerous. He said the U.S. mental health system is “in complete breakdown.”

“If we leave these homicidal maniacs on the street ... they’re going to kill,” LaPierre told NBC’s “Meet the Press.” ”They need to be committed is what they need to be. If they are committed, they’re not at the Naval Yard.“ Obama said it’s clear from the Navy Yard shooting that the country needs to do a better job to secure its military facilities and improve mental health services, but also address gun laws.

“Our tears are not enough,” Obama said. “Our words and our prayers are not enough. If we really want to honour these 12 men and women, if we really want to be a country where we can go to work and go to school and walk our streets free from senseless violence without so many lives being stolen by a bullet from a gun, then we’re going to have to change.”

The military leaders who spoke before Obama at the memorial service, including Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Adm. Jonathan Greenert, chief of naval operations, avoided any mention of gun control. But Washington Mayor Vincent Gray spoke forcefully for action, mentioning that one of the Navy Yard victims, Arthur Daniels, had already lost his 14-year-old son to gun violence and citing a string of mass public shootings in recent years.

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LUANN Sept. 23 1912 — Richmond, Que.-born Mack Sennett releases his first Keystone Comedy movie, financed by two bookie friends. He is a silent screen veteran, acting with fellow Canadians Marie Dressler and Mary Pickford. In 1914, he directed 35 comedies featuring his new star Charles Chaplin. In 1935, after directing a Buster Keaton movie, he went bust and returned to Canada a pauper.

1992 — Quebec hockey player Manon Rhéaume plays in goal for Tampa Bay Lightning, giving up two goals on nine shots in one period. She is the first woman to play in an NHL exhibition game.

1908 — Forty-five students attend first classes of the University of Alberta, in an elementary school in Strathcona.

1577 — Martin Frobisher returns to England from his second voyage to the Arctic with 200 tons of ore as ballast. His three kidnapped Inuit, a man, woman and child, die a month later of influenza.

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MONDAY, SEPT. 23, 2013 energy. Your emotional state is hard to hide when you find yourself in a constant battle from forces you cannot ignore. Let your silence speak from itself.

Monday, September 23 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might exCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Anthony Mackie, 34; Jason Alexander, 54; perience an anger hidden deep into your subconscious. It could consume you to no Skylar Astin, 26 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Tau- avail or you could chose to do something more constructive for your psyche, such rean Moon suggests a downas enjoying yourself, without to-earth, slow, yet steady apanyone’s approval. proach to everyday things. Our LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): five senses are highly emphaYou are entirely focused on sized today, making us more keeping yourself disciplined susceptible to every sound, and on the right path when it touch, taste, feel and whatcomes to building your source ever our eyes perceive. Add of income. Possibilities are some touch of sensuality and being offered to you plentidash of delightful flavours to fully, therefore, don’t let anyyour day. It’s a great time to one discourage or confront try new culinary techniques your desires. or impress a loved one with SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): our gastronomic skills.

This is a day to enjoy someHAPPY BIRTHDAY: If one else’s company and do ASTRO today is your birthday, be something adventurous toDOYNA ready, however to face some gether. A world of opportunichallenges forces along the ties and new experiences can way, but do not give up. You unveil itself to you if you stay have great prospects in your open-minded. Don’t let peer career. Someone who holds a pressure affect your journey’s higher status will help you gain popularcourse. ity or triumph in your chosen vocation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your taste buds might be on fire today and so will may uncover a new method or a new sysyour temper. Certain things are great tem that works better for you and your on the grill, but your feelings are best partner in terms of increasing your cash kept to yourself. Don’t let your emotional flow. You might even find a genius idea outbursts show a side of you which you about a venture merging which could be profitable for you both. would rather hide.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Yes, you TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You long are capable of developing and maintainfor some peace of mind, but all you find is discordance. You might be at war with ing a long-term relationship. However, yourself or even with one of your fam- don’t scare your sweetheart with your ily members. When it comes to your life’s total and utter devotion. Before you ask purpose, you sound so convincing that for the sky, make sure that you can offer them the moon. others find it hard to lock horns with you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There’s a you do not attempt to participate in the side of you that wants to enter that battle zone and fight back and another side next episode of Top Chef, you can still try of you which wants to give up. You will new delicious things around the kitchen. realize that the most important thing in Don’t let those recipe books pile up or let the end is not whose battles you win but them sit for decoration purposes only. Inwhom you can gain peace and that is your stead, use them as your practicing manuals. own self.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t gush CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your buoyyour anger over the wrong person today. ant attitude and your self-assurance are unbeatable. You are confident about Your safest bet would be to simply hit your standing in your social circle and the gym and release your energy right you contend with the people you sur- there. Use your motivating spirit to bring round yourself with. Avoid any precipi- to light a relationship that needs some fixing. tated purchases.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndiLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your immediate cated astrologer and columnist. Her column response might be to act out of anger or resentment, but you will only waste your appears daily in the Advocate.

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In this March 23, 2007 file photo Knut, the polar bear cub, has his first public appearance in the Berlin Zoo. A European court has upheld the Berlin Zoo’s copyright claim against a British firm that had sought to market products under the name “Knut-Der Eisbaer� German for “Knut - The Polar Bear.� The General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg ruled Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, that British firm Knut IP Management Ltd.’s product-line name too closely resembled the Berlin Zoo’s earlier trademarked brand “Knud,� and could confuse consumers looking to purchase merchandise related to the zoo’s most famous animal.

Lazy young adult daughter not leaving nest Dear Annie: Our 19-yearold daughter seems to have found a haven from adulthood in our home. She has resisted any effort to achieve anything outside her comfort level, and as a result, it’s not all that comfortable at home for anyone, including her.

She sleeps throughout the day and spends the night burrowed in her room for hours, pursuing who knows what. She no longer has a computer (she’s broken two laptops in fits of anger) or access to ours after 10 p.m. She won’t get a driver’s license or make a meaningful effort to find work. She won’t accept advice.

She doesn’t do drugs.

She’s never out all night.

I’m pretty sure she’s never so much as kissed a boy.

Trying to get her up and out of the house to do anything has led to violent conflicts. The last time I had to call the cops to mediate.

Threatening to throw her out of the house is pointless. Neither my wife nor I can send her onto the street. We’ve sought counseling, but our daughter won’t go. Needless to say, we love her. People might judge that we’ve simply spoiled her, and they might be right, but we always felt we were doing the best we could without coddling her or “helicopter parenting.�

Regardless, we’re stuck now and could use some help. — Stuck in Neutral Dear Stuck: Your daughter’s lack of motivation is more than being “spoiled� or lazy. If efforts to get her up and moving become so violent that laptops are broken and the police need to be involved, please consider the possibility of mental illness. We know this is frightening, and we understand that your daughter is likely to refuse help, so please contact NAMI (nami.org) for information and referrals.

Dear Annie: I am a retired, single senior citizen.

Five years ago, I bought a lovely home in an area where I have no family or friends. I may have made a mistake. Since then, I have made no friends, only acquaintances. I’ve been to church and other gathering places, to no avail. Also, there are few activities here for

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people my age. I’ve given it my best shot, and I don’t see any improvements on the social scene. It is very lonely.

I have family members who want me to move near them. I know I could be of assistance to one of my siblings who is in poor health.

However, I am apprehensive about moving, because another sibling who lives there is very difficult to get along with and has caused trouble for me in the past.

What is your advice? - Not Getting Any Younger Dear Not Getting: The best solution would be for

you to move back and find a better way to relate to the sibling who gives you grief. Would your sibling consider some short-term counseling sessions with you? Would your other siblings help mediate? Before you decide, visit a few times to see whether this can be resolved.

The next best thing, of course, would be to find friends in your current area.

We know you’ve tried. Invite one or two people for coffee. Volunteer somewhere or join a social organization that speaks to your interests. It doesn’t have to be limited to “senior� groups.

Friends come in all ages.

Dear Annie: Please suggest to “Don’t Know What To Do in Connecticut� to wear gloves if she doesn’t want to catch other people’s respiratory viruses.

Then, if someone looks like they are going to hug you, stick out your hand to shake. I wear gloves everywhere to avoid germs. - Not Sick Dear Not: Dress gloves can also add a touch of class to every occasion.

Dear Readers: Today is Family Day (casafamilyday.org). Studies show that children who eat dinner with their parents have a reduced risk of substance abuse. Please try to make meals a family event.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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