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Study touts 13% sales tax

BY BILL GRAVELAND THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A Calgary tax policy expert says Alberta should bring in an eight per cent sales tax and combine it with the five per cent GST. Jack Mintz, from the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, said a 13 per cent harmonized sales tax could end up being revenue neutral for the province and make Alberta a more attractive place

for business and investment.

He, along with co-author Philip Bazel, released a report Tuesday on the effects an HST could have on Alberta citizens, government revenue and the province’s business environment.

“Simplifying it is saying what we have is a proposal here that is not just introducing a sales tax.

With the significant reduction in personal income taxes, most people are going to be taken off personal income-tax rolls under our proposal,” Mintz said.

Mintz said the proposal would include raising

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the personal income-tax exemption to $57,250 from $17,593 for each Alberta resident, more than making up for what Albertans would pay with an HST. “Instead of 70 per cent of people paying personal income taxes in Alberta only 30 per cent of people would pay personal income taxes in Alberta,” said Mintz. “We would also introduce a low-income HST credit which would shelter low-income people from paying more tax.”

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EIFION (WAYNE) ROBERTS SHOT OILPATCH EXECUTIVE FOUR TIMES IN THE HEAD

BY ADVOCATE STAFF A Bowden-area farmer who gunned down an oilpatch executive in a dispute over well contamination in 1998 has been granted full parole.

The Parole Board of Canada granted Eifion (Wayne) Roberts — who was serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for 15 years — full parole in a Sept. 18 hearing. It is effective as of Oct. 3.

The board released Roberts, 69, on a number of conditions, including that he have no contact with relatives of his victim, Patrick Kent, who was a vicepresident with Calgary’s KB Resources Inc. Roberts was imprisoned after being convicted by a jury of second-degree murder in November 2000.

Kent, a 42-year-old father of four, was shot five times — four times in the head — when he and several other oil company officials visited the ranch on Oct. 3, 1998, to check a wellsite.

Roberts had a long-running dispute with the oil company, which he said was contaminating land on his ranch, 30 km west of Bowden.

During the 2000 trial, witnesses testified that Roberts, armed with a pistol, shot Kent, who fell to the ground. The prosecutor said Roberts then fired several more bullets into the prone man’s head.

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From the left, Tim Hortons owner Tanya Doucette, 67th Street Tim Hortons general manager Cassandra McCrae and Valdene Callin, chair of the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools, sample a Smile Cookie during the launch of the Smile Cookie Campaign on Tuesday morning.

From Sept. 23 to 29, Tim Hortons restaurant owners in Red Deer will donate all proceeds from the sale of special smiling chocolate chunk cookies to support the Bright Start program through the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools. The project is a pre-kindergarten program that provides extra support to children before they begin school.

Trepanier vows to be the voice of Red Deerians

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Mayoral candidate Dennis Trepanier promises a fresh approach by being the voice of the people.

While Trepanier says he is not a career politician after serving a term on Blackfalds town council in 1992, the 54-year-old wants to make a difference as a passionate citizen who cares about his community.

“I am listening to the people,” said Trepanier.

“I will listen to the people. Dennis Trepanier I will not represent anybody other than the people.”

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Improving safety in the city, being fiscally responsible and providing quality services are among the promises on his platform.

“We have to think about the growth that is coming and the debt we are incurring,” said Trepanier. “We need to be efficient in all our operations and our capital expenditures. We also need to make sure the people understand why we are doing things.”

Trepanier says he supports growth but he is against raising taxes. He said the city should explore other ways to fund projects.

Trepanier has lived in Red Deer for about 30 years and raised his family in the city. He worked as an information professional at Nova Chemicals and as a scientific research and experimental developer at Deloitte.

In the last five years, he has commuted to Calgary for work as a business analyst and project manager for various contracts.

“If you elect me as mayor, I will be working here for the next four years,” said Trepanier.

“I have worked here for most of my career. It’s only recently in the last five years that I have had to go to Calgary.”

Trepanier said he sees this as a bit of a problem that he has to leave Red Deer to work in high tech because there are few jobs in the industry.

“Pull me back in,” said Trepanier.

“There are other people who want to work in high-tech industry and we need it here. We need to be able to work here rather than Calgary.”

Trepanier said he chose to live here in Red Deer and he will have grandchildren here.

“I want to keep this a beautiful place,” said Trepanier. “I want it to be prosperous.”

Also running for the mayor’s job are Councillors Cindy Jefferies and Tara Veer, and newcomers William Horn and Chad Mason.

Two mayoral forums are slated, one on Oct. 3 at the Red Deer Public Library and one on Oct. 8 at City Centre Stage. Both forums get underway at 7 p.m. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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From the left Notre Dame High School students Sam Newhook, Andrew Pitre, John Aniban, Valdemore Villa and Franz Pillos build a wall in the basement of a new home build in Timberstone.

This marks the 10th year the school building trades program has partnered with Laebon Homes to offer a home building project for the students. It’s the first home they will build in the Timberstone subdivision. The home is scheduled to be completed by the end of December, with the students contributing to all aspects of the building process. The students work on the project from 7 a.m. to noon each school day.

Synthetic marijuana seized in raid SEVEN PEOPLE ARRESTED MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A Bowden man was arrested with six other people in a police raid at a Central Albertan smoke shop chain late last week.

Wetaskiwin and Leduc RCMP raided the Chad Smoke Shop 420 locations in Wetaskiwin and Leduc on Thursday, seizing large quantities of synthetic marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia, including pipes, bongs and grinders.

The investigation started more than a year ago, in April 2012, after Wetaskiwin RCMP were notified of a female in hospital after smoking a product being

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HST: Province could cut corporate taxes Corporate taxes could also be cut.

“The corporate income tax rate would be reduced from 10 to 8.43 per cent which would be the lowest in Canada.”

Mintz said Alberta is currently losing $800 million a year in taxes not being collected from tourists visiting the province and for nonresidents who are working in Alberta but listing another province as home.

He said he understands that the idea of introducing a provincial sales tax, which Alberta has never had, will be a challenge to sell to the genJack Mintz eral public.

“I know people have this belief that it is such a great thing not having a provincial sales tax but we’re actually out of date. That’s an old concept,” he said.

“You go back to 1950 and there wasn’t a single

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marketed as herbal incense from the Chad Smoke Shop 420 in Wetaskiwin.

During their investigation, police say they determined, with the assistance of the Health Canada Drug Analysis Service, that the products being sold at the store, known as Stinger and ZAP’R, contained a controlled substance similar to cannabis marijuana.

Police in Leduc and Wetaskiwin were granted search and seize warrants and raided the smoke shops in Wetaskiwin and Leduc on Thursday, as well as a residence in Leduc.

Please see RAID on Page A3 value-added tax in the world and now over 140 countries have these things. It’s a very good source of revenue and stable.”

An HST was introduced in British Columbia, but proved hugely unpopular and was eliminated in a referendum in August 2011.

Mintz said it has had no problem in Ontario, where the HST is 13 per cent and in Atlantic Canada, where the rate is between 13 and 15 per cent.

Alberta’s Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths rejected the notion of having one in Alberta.

“It hasn’t come up once in a single solitary meeting,” he said Tuesday. “There has not been one discussion of a sales tax.”

PAROLE: Supreme Court upheld conviction Roberts admitted during his trial to shooting Kent, but said it was in self defence.

In sentencing Roberts, Justice Peter Martin repeatedly called him ‘’dangerous’’ for ambushing Kent and gunning him down. ‘’This was an execution without any justification,’’ said the Court of Queen’s Bench judge.

The Alberta Court of Appeal later upheld the conviction, but the ruling was not unanimous, so the case was automatically sent to the Supreme Court.

The high court upheld the conviction in 2005.

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Sask. premier disturbed by hazing incident

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says news of an alleged hazing incident outside the community of Lanigan is alarming.

RCMP have charged 11 teenagers — nine of them too young to be identified — with 39 charges including assault, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

“You know, it’s very disturbing, especially in light of just the amount of public discussion and I hope increased public awareness around some of the bullying issues, some of the issues that kids are already facing in school,” Wall said Tuesday in Saskatoon.

“There’s investigations underway and so I’m careful not to comment beyond that, but it’s just a real disappointment to hear of these kinds of things happening.”

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Red Deer College kicked off its 50th anniversary on Tuesday by unveiling an extensive mural documenting the institution’s history and announcing a drive for more donations.

The linking generations donation initiative aims to grow the college’s student awards and scholarships to $1 million, said Michael Donlevy, RDC vicepresident enterprise and community relations.

“The challenge students have to gain access to post-secondary is often financial,” said Donlevy, adding the college already gives away between $700,000 and $750,000 in awards and scholarships.

“What we want to do is give out $1 million in scholarships to potential and existing students.”

Under the initiative, which was announced on Tuesday at an event in front of the RDC main gym, the college hopes to grow the amount it gives out in scholarships and awards by $300,000 over the next three years, but college staff are hopeful it will take less time to do so.

According to Donlevy, the college’s endowment fund has grown from $2 million to $18 million over the last 10 years.

Although the college’s endowment fund provides a significant amount in earnings, which the college uses for scholarships and awards, individual annual awards also contribute to what the college gives its students.

Donlevy said if they were going to increase the endowment fund to provide $300,000 in earnings, it would take at least $6 million in donations.

“We think we can do a lot better by getting individuals to consider annual awards.”

The average award the college gives out is worth about $1,000. Donlevy said they give out about 600 or so awards per year and with the new money they would be able to provide about 300 more awards a year.

On top of the announcement of the initiative to raise more money for awards and scholarships, RDC president and CEO Joel Ward unveiled a mural highlighting the college’s past 50 years.

“It demonstrates 50 years of solid growth and success, meeting the needs of learners in Central Alberta,” said Ward. “We’re very proud of that first 50 years.”

Ward said every event that happens this year will have a 50th anniversary twist. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Speaker raises awareness about Irlen Syndrome A leading expert in the area of visual-perceptual problems was the featured speaker at a town hall meeting in Red Deer on Tuesday.

The meeting was hosted by Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, who is behind the proposed Bill 204 — the Irlen Syndrome Testing Act. The private member’s bill calls for screening of the syndrome in schools.

Jablonski’s grandson has the condition that occurs when the brain is unable to properly filter the colour spectrum.

The meeting was an opportunity for people to ask questions about the syndrome and treatments, including the Irlen Spectral filters.

Helen Irlen, a Calfornia-based educator, researcher and therapist, created the concept that determined some individuals are predispositioned to

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BRIEF Police say false 911 calls increasing; kids given deactivated cellphones GRANDE PRAIRIE — Mounties in Alberta say they are getting a lot of false 911 calls and they say it’s coming from deactivated cellphones that parents have given their kids.

Grande Prairie RCMP say in one day, one child made 44 false 911 calls to police.

Police say even though cellphones may no longer be in service, if the phone has a battery and has power, 911 calls can be made.

Each 911 call results in a file being created and police have to investigate to ensure that there is no emergency and that no one is in distress.

Mounties say that takes resources away from other pressing concerns in the community.

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RAID: Bowden man arrested Police say the searches resulted in the seizure of numerous herbal incense products, including ZAP’R and Stinger.

The Bowden man, Chad Larry Wentworth, 32, was arrested and has been charged with two counts of possession of synthetic cannabis for the purpose of trafficking and one count each of selling instruments for illicit drug use and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, in Wetaskiwin.

He was also charged in Leduc with two counts of possession of synthetic cannabis for the purposes of trafficking.

Man at centre of rental controversy was wanted in Quebec

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bright lighting, fluorescent lights and high contrasts that create distortion and discomfort. Her research dates back more than 30 years.

“This little-known syndrome affects approximately 12 to 14 per cent of the general population but it’s almost a majority of those who are struggling in schools or identified with learning problem, reading problem and attention problem,” said Irlen.

She said if this condition is not picked up at an early age, people can suffer for a lifetime.

Teachers are being trained in the United States, England, Brazil and other countries.

“We want to make it as widely as available and known in Canada as it in other countries,” said Irlen.

The provincial government’s Standing Committee on Families and Communities will hear presentations on the Bill 204: Irlen Syndrome Testing Act today.

phone is given to a child, police ask that parents or caregivers take steps to ensure that child does not use the emergency contact button.

Edmonton-area teens suffer severe impact from potentially lethal drug ST. ALBERT — One of two Edmonton-area teenagers who took an unknown drug and went into medical distress has been released from hospital.

RCMP say a 16-year-old boy in St. Albert is now back home, while the 14-year-old boy is conscious and is breathing on his own.

Police say they were called Monday afternoon about a 14-year-old boy having seizures in a back alley and a short time later, they got another call about a 16-year-old boy in medical distress at a school parking lot in the city.

Mounties initially said they thought the boys used synthetic marijuana, known as K2 or Spice, which Health Canada says could trigger a range of traumatic effects that may lead to death.

But later Tuesday, RCMP said the boys now say they aren’t sure what they took.

Wentworth was released on $2,500 bail and will make his first court appearance in Leduc on Oct. 3 and in Wetaskiwin on Oct. 17.

Jacinta Ryan Souther, 21, Christine Paquette, 35, and John Dunne, 38, all of Wetaskiwin, were also charged. Souther faces one count of possession of a controlled substance, Paquette faces two counts of trafficking synthetic cannabis and Dunne faces two counts of possession of synthetic cannabis for the purposes of trafficking and one count of possession of a controlled substance.

Keith Malonick, 45, of Calmar faces two counts of possession of synthetic cannabis for the purposes of trafficking and one count of possession of a controlled substance. William East, 37, of Leduc faces two counts of traffic synthetic cannabis and Misty Hill, 31, of Leduc faces two counts of trafficking cannabis and one count of possession

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CALGARY — The man who an Alberta senior says claimed her rental property as a sovereign “embassy” had a warrant issued for his arrest in Quebec when he stopped showing up in the middle of his assault trial.

Andreas Pirelli, 48, who sources have confirmed also goes by Mario Antonacci, was on trial in Montreal in May 2010 when he failed to show up and a warrant was issued.

The charges stemmed from a Sept.

20, 2007, incident in which a landlady was allegedly thrown down a flight of stairs and broke several bones.

The man in that case also claimed the landlady’s residence was an embassy as part of a sovereign movement, according to reports from the trial.

He and a co-accused faced a number of charges including aggravated assault, according to the reports.

Alberta senior, Rebekah Caverhill, has been locked in a two-year battle The boys told police there were told it was a chemical synthetic and that it was safe.

“The 16-year-old youth has stated that he was with the 14-year-old youth and they ingested the drug together,” St. Albert Mounties said in a release.

“He stated that after smoking the drug, they had medical issues within one minute . . . from the medical emergency that quickly occurred to both youth after they ingested this drug, it is clear that this drug is very dangerous.”

RCMP say there could be more of this drug in the community and are urging families to talk about the dangers of drugs.

Man in critical condition after shot by police MEDICINE HAT — A man is in critical condition in hospital after being shot by a police officer in Medicine Hat. Police say officers confronted a man with a gun Monday night and there was a shootout.

No one else was injured.

Justice department officials have assigned the government’s Alberta Serious Incident Response Team to investigate the shooting. of a controlled substance.

Malonick, East and Hill are scheduled to make their first court appearances on Oct. 31 in Leduc.

Health Canada issued a warning in July about the risks of synthetic marijuana products. It identified other synthetic cannabis products including K2, Spice, Stinger and ZAP’R. K2 and Spice have been linked to the hospitalization of two male St. Albert teenagers on Monday. A 14-yearold is unconscious in the Children’s Stollery Hospital in Edmonton. A

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The money from Dianne and Irving Kipnes will be used toward development of a lymphatic imaging suite, education development, and support for recruitment of new researchers.

Lymphedema is a chronic infection often associated with excessive swelling because the lymphatic system fails to drain fluid, cells and proteins away from tissues within the body.

It is often a complication arising from the treatment of various cancers and melanoma.

Dianne Kipnes says she suffered from lymphedema after her own cancer treatment and knows about devastating it can be.

Irving Kipnes is an Edmonton land developer who also owns the Liquor Depot chain.

He is a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.

16-year-old is conscious and listed in stable condition, also at the Children’s Stollery Hospital.

A criminal investigation is underway and no charges have been laid for the St. Albert matters.

Health Canada said synthetic cannabis carries serious health risks and should not be purchased or consumed.

Included in the health risks are confusion, nausea, seizures, psychotic episodes and, in some cases, death. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate

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with Pirelli, who she says identified himself as a follower of the Freemenon-the-Land movement, changed the locks on the house and has refused to leave.

Caverhill says she has been billed for renovations the man did inside the home and that he had a lien placed on the property.

Pirelli did not respond to an email request for a comment on the Quebec warrant. When The Canadian Press asked him about Caverhill’s initial allegations, he responded with a warning that he has trademark claims on the name “Andreas Pirelli” and “The First Nations Sovran Embassy of Earth.”

A Calgary police official declined to comment on the Quebec warrant. A police spokesman said earlier this week it was consulting with Alberta Crown prosecutors office about whether criminal charges could be laid in the case.

Meanwhile, in Calgary court Tuesday, Pirelli was ordered to vacate Caverhill’s rental property by 12:01 a.m.

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Griffiths announced the province will host a flood mitigation forum in Calgary on Oct. 4.

Experts, community representatives and members of the public have been invited to discuss ideas on what to do to help prevent the next major flood.

Premier Alison Redford is to open the symposium.

Griffiths said it is important for governments to act while the flood disaster is still fresh in people’s minds.

“Right now people are very concerned about mitigation, but two years from now I doubt that it will be the most topical debate in the legislature.”

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High River. The City of Calgary and some other communities also suffered serious damage.

Griffiths repeated his earlier hope that Ottawa would advance Alberta $500 million this year to help defer costs.

He told the Calgary Chamber of Commerce that governments need to take action now on flood mitigation.

“Albertans don’t want another study indicating what we could do. We’ve got tons of studies, tons of information,” he said.

“We’ve gathered great information from experts on water movement. It’s time to put some of that into action.

Engineer the results so people can see the detention dams going into place or the diversions — whatever is going to secure their community.”

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You want to be on council?

FIVE TERRIBLE REASONS TO RUN FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE

BY DANIELLE KLOOSTER SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Ever wonder what motivates a person to run for municipal council?

In many Alberta communities this year, there are high numbers of candidates for council, as well as many mayoral hopefuls. But it seems that with every election, I repeatedly hear the same misguided and even mendacious rationales for taking the plunge.

As a former councillor, I’m dismayed and even irritated by people who expect the voter to select them when they haven’t done their homework and they don’t have the right intentions.

Here are my top five bad reasons to run:

“People are ready for change!”

Newsflash: every new candidate says that, every election. Sometimes it’s true; sometimes it’s just perception. Often, when voters go behind that screen, they get a bit scared of change (which is natural) and they go for the known quantity. That aside, you just plain need a better reason to run. If the best you can do is “Hey, I’m new!”… I mean, come on. You need to understand taxation, budgets, financial statements, water, sewer, garbage, road construction, residential/commercial/industrial development, the role of governance, intermunicipal relations, bylaws, social and economic development and more.

Have you done your homework on this stuff? Do you have informed positions? Do you have proven leadership experience? Have you ever even sat on a board?

As a voter I need to know about what qualifies you for the job and that you get it. Simply representing “change” is woefully inadequate.

Furthermore, as of the day you are sworn in, you officially cease being “change” and become part of the institution — it’s what you’re signing up for.

And if you think that folks are magical-

ly going to like you better than the last group, think again. The moment you sit down to the council table, you officially become “them.” This I promise.

“I’m going to clean house!”

Uh, no you’re not.

If you envision yourself walking into the municipal office taking over operations, firing a bunch of people, and generally sticking your nose into administration’s business, you’re in for a rude awakening.

If you want to manage your town or city, apply for the job. The CAO’s job is management; your role as a councillor is governance. You don’t get to direct the staff. You are not the bylaw officer, the public works foreman or the HR director. In fact, you have only one employee — the CAO. And guess what? In many communities, the CAO has an employment contract. You can’t just ditch this guy so you can take over running the place.

Get a new guy and you still don’t have the right to manage the municipality. Besides, removal would take a majority vote of council and would cost the ratepayers a whole bunch of money.

You don’t have to like the town manager or any of the staff but as a councillor, you are legally bound to do things properly (spoiler alert: you’re going to take an oath to that affect if you get elected).

“I’m going to fix the [insert pet peeve] situation!”

Another very misguided statement that reveals a fundamental lack of understanding of how councils function.

It’s an interesting dichotomy, of course, since candidates run as individuals but then they have to work as a team once elected to get anything accomplished.

The truth of the matter is that you have no power outside of council chambers. Even around the council table, your power extends only to the amount of influence you can leverage during debate, and to your (one) vote.

You ought never overstep your bounds or ram through your personal agenda. You have a responsibility to consider all matters related to the strategic and fiscal direction of

your municipality, and your job, as one member of a team, is to find ways to work together to make wise, informed, responsible decisions for the benefit of all. You are one of a group of decisionmakers; no more, no less.

You won’t have the ability to unilaterally wave a magic wand and fix all of the potholes (although people will think you can).

If you make promises you can’t keep, you perpetuate the stereotype of politician. So stop it.

“We have to get rid of the current corrupt/secretive/ self-serving/incompetent bunch!”

Ah, the ever popular “anti” campaign … this tactic, sadly, is often successful. It resonates with coffee clatches and angry people.

The problem is that while it may get you elected, it’s a poor foundation for being an effective mayor or member of council.

The day after you “get rid” of the last bunch, you have to actually do something. You will have a whole bunch of really important decisions in front of you; stuff that is already in process, that the previous council that you thought was so useless was working hard to deliberate over and consider and that perhaps you should have put some time into understanding.

An individual with a personal grievance who runs for office is not just in danger of being an ineffective councillor — these folks can be downright destructive.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: anybody can tear down; tell me what you are going to build.

“I’m going to make fiscal responsibility my No. 1 priority!”

This may well be the most irresponsible statement of all.

If all you want to do is find ways to save money, then let’s abolish property taxes right now and we can all go home. After all, what’s the point of even having taxes if the only thing we care about is not spending any money?

My point is this: yes, fiscal accountability and responsible spending are very, very important. And no one likes paying taxes, me included.

But the No. 1 responsibility of the councillor is not fiscal responsibility — it is to build community infrastructure for future generations.

Shame on you if in five, 10 or 25 years there is no water or sewer capacity or the roads are falling to pieces or there are insufficient playgrounds and recreation opportunities because you were busy pinching pennies instead of building a community.

There are good councillors and bad councillors most everywhere. Some mayors and councillors who should never be in office do get elected, and sometimes people are justifiably upset by actions and decisions. I get that.

But to the voter: can we agree to make informed decisions at the polls, instead of vilifying the entire group without, in many cases, even a basic understanding of the role, the decisions, the full story? How about those critical thinking skills, gang?

Why should you actually run for council? You should run because you wish to serve your community, to provide good leadership, to plan and build for the future. You should run because you have a contribution to make, ideas to be shared, passion that won’t abate and a commitment to do the right thing no matter what. You should run if you understand that you will have to sacrifice popularity and family time, and that you will have to sometimes make decisions that benefit the community as a whole but don’t benefit you personally. You should run if you want a better future for your grandchildren, and your grandchildren’s grandchildren.

If any of the five terrible reasons I mentioned frame up your election campaign, take heart: it’s not too late.

You can withdraw from the race now and free up a seat for qualified people with proper intent. Or you can reflect on your intentions and set a new course with a commitment to serve your community for the all the right reasons.

Danielle Klooster is a Penhold town councillor and business retention, expansion and investment officer for Central Alberta: Access Prosperity. She is not running for re-election. See more at http:// danikloo.com/

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In defence of zombies Re: Zombie walk comes under fire from parent I can understand parents being concerned about the zombie walk and the impact that it would have on their own children.

However, I personally do not believe that the people organizing the walk had the intention to disrupt or upset the children (or the rest of the public).

What they were intending to do was to collect food for the food bank in a new and exciting way to engage the youth within the community.

Seeing as I was not a part of the walk, I cannot vouch for what happened that day, but I could never see the community associated with Slumland Theatre and Slumland Promotions creating an “unsafe” atmosphere in the city.

From what I’ve read, the people dressing up that day were not going up to children and upsetting them for a laugh. It was well advertised and planned according (I heard it many times on the radio and from people in the community). It should have been understood that they were going to Rotary Park that day.

Maybe the representative from Slumland could have talked to all the individuals in the park to make sure they had adequate time to leave if necessary ... but in the big picture I believe that what they did was something that had a far more positive impact on our city than a negative one.

I hope the walk continues in the future with just as much support as it has had in the last couple of years, and that one negative opinion doesn’t ruin such an outstanding event.

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Former RCAF commander to head defence giant Lockheed Martin Canada OTTAWA — The former commander in charge of leading NATO forces in Libya has been named to head the Canadian operations at defence contractor Lockheed Martin.

Retired Lt.Gen. Charles Bouchard will take on the role at the U.S. defence giant effective immediately.

Bouchard, who is an officer of the Order of Canada, retired in April 2012 after nearly four decades with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He commanded the NATO task force in Libya in 2011.

Earlier this month, the company warned that Canada’s aerospace industry is at risk of losing about $10.5 billion worth of contracts over several decades if the federal government ultimately decides not to purchase the controversial F-35 Stealth Fighter.

Orlando Carvalho, the company’s executive vice-president, said Lockheed will honour $500 million worth of business already awarded to Canadian partners but that other work would be in jeopardy without a Canadian jet order.

Lockheed estimates that the Canadian industry could potentially receive $11 billion of contracts over 25 to 40 years as its builds 3,000 planes for air forces around the world.

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he doesn’t think there’s much value in terms of what we can contribute,” Dewar said. “I simply would argue that it is an opportunity and we shouldn’t miss it.”

Japanese officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak on the record, acknowledged that Abe’s views were in sync with Harper’s signature project from the Canadian-hosted 2010 G8 summit: the Muskoka Initiative aimed at lowering the death rate of young mothers and children in poor countries.

This week, rather than address the assembly, Harper will instead take part in a side event on maternal and child health. He will also attend a talk on the economy hosted by the Canadian American Business Council.

“As you know, the prime minister has delivered UN General Assembly speeches in the past — in fact, twice as many times as the two former Liberal prime ministers,” said spokesman Carl Vallee.

Canadian officials said Harper will make an announcement Wednesday morning on maternal and child health, to bolster Canada’s commitment to the cause.

“It will give the prime minister the opportunity to continue to exercise international leadership on maternal health, which is an issue close to his heart,” Vallee said.

The federal government agreed to spend $1.1 billion between 2010 and 2015 on a global action to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve the health of mothers and children in the world’s poorest countries.

A further $1.75 billion was announced later as ongoing spending on maternal and child health programs.

Harper’s sole public event on Wednesday is a panel discussion in New York with Melinda Gates, founder and co-chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete; Jens Stoltenberg, the prime minister of Norway; and UN deputy secretary general Jan Eliasson.

sales of $47.2 billion in 2012. Lockheed Martin Canada has more than 700 employees and offices located in Ottawa, Montreal, Dartmouth and Calgary.

The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., but has offices around the world and more than 100,000 workers.

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tive discussion about how we can learn from what happened and hopefully ensure something like that never happens again,” Ashton said in an interview ahead of Wednesday’s meeting in Winnipeg.

The issue has remained under scrutiny with two train derailments in Calgary over the summer, as well as a tragic collision earlier this month between an Ottawa transit bus and VIA passenger train which killed six people and left more than 30 injured.

The federal government should consider re-routing trains carrying hazardous goods so they don’t go through populated areas, Ashton said.

Trucks carrying hazardous materials regularly detour city centres while trains generally cut right through them, he added.

Parti Quebecois religion plan gets support from retired Supreme Court judge MONTREAL — A former Supreme Court judge has joined a movement supporting the Parti Quebecois’ controversial charter of values.

A pro-secularism group says its 60 members include retired justice Claire L’Heureux-Dube.

Some members of the Rassemblement pour la laicite held a news conference today explaining their support for the PQ plan to restrict religious headwear in the public service.

Although several polls suggest the plan has considerable support in Quebec, there has been vigorous opposition and many prominent Quebecers have spoken out against it.

The pro-charter side is pushing back. The group’s supporters include L’Heureux-Dube, former student strike leader Martine Desjardins, union leaders, and members of minority communities who oppose religious accommodation.

Leila Bensalem, an Algerian-born teacher at a multiethnic school in Montreal, applauded the PQ initiative. She said the list of demands for religious accommodation at school is growing, from halal food to separate gym classes for boys and girls.

She says religious clothing is the first way fundamentalists begin to ex-

WINNIPEG — Rail safety is expected to dominate the agenda when provincial transportation ministers meet with their federal counterpart for the first time since the deadly train derailment in Quebec.

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OTTAWA — Japan’s visiting prime minister was keen to talk with Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday about Canadian shale gas exports to his energy-hungry country — before telling the world about his country’s priorities at the United Nations.

Energy was one area of common ground shared by Harper and Shinzo Abe during his brief visit to Ottawa on Tuesday before both leaders headed to New York, and the opening of the United Nations General Assembly.

The UN, however, is where one key difference between them will emerge: unlike Abe, Harper won’t address the assembly — a decision seen by some analysts as part of an ongoing snub of the world body.

Abe, who is scheduled to address the General Assembly on Thursday, views the UN as an important forum for his country to engage with the world.

Abe told a joint press conference with Harper on Parliament Hill that he wanted to tell the international community about his plans for improving Japan’s economy and contributing to world peace.

“That is why I am making a speech at the United Nations General Assembly,” he said.

Harper said it is not the common practice of Canadian prime ministers to address the General Assembly each year.

“Usually this week in September, I and my ministers do go to New York for economic and political activities as well as activities related to the UN’s operations,” Harper said.

“And I will take part in those other types of activities and I will be making other speeches.”

Paul Dewar, the NDP foreign affairs critic, said Harper is making a mistake in skipping a chance to speak to the world body.

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Four-day siege ends TERRORISTS DEFEATED AFTER FIGHTING IN MALL; 67 DEAD

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NAIROBI, Kenya — The terrorists who took control of a Nairobi mall and held off Kenyan security forces for four days have been defeated after killing at least 67 civilians and government troops, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Tuesday.

He said those killed include 61 civilians whose bodies have been recovered so far and six security forces, while some 175 were injured, including 62 who remain hospitalized.

Three floors of the mall collapsed and several bodies were trapped in the rubble, said Kenyatta. His office later said a terrorist’s body was among those in the debris.

Five other militants were killed by gunfire, he said.

“We have ashamed and defeated our attackers,” Kenyatta said in the televised address to the nation.

He said 11 other suspects had been arrested; authorities had previously announced the arrest of seven at the airport and three elsewhere.

“These cowards will need justice as well their accomplices and patrons, wherever they are,” Kenyatta said.

Kenyatta declared three days of national mourning starting Wednesday.

At the Westgate mall, there were no immediate signs of the Kenyan Security forces closing their operation.

Two Kenyan soldiers who had recently been inside the mall told The Associated Press shortly before the president spoke that the operation was effectively finished, but they said security forces were still combing the facility and had not definitively cleared all the rooms inside.

They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were under orders not to speak to the media.

Kenyan forces had for two days said they were in the “final phase” of the operation, only to be battled back by the militants inside the building.

Explosions rang from the upscale Westgate mall in Nairobi throughout Tuesday, and the chatter of gunfire from inside the building could also be heard. Fresh smoke rose from the building in the afternoon.

Qaida-affiliated group out of Somalia’s capital in 2011.

“You could have avoided all this and lived your lives with relative safety,” the group Tweeted Tuesday. “Remove your forces from our country and peace will come.”

Kenyatta said “initial reports had suggested that a British woman and two or three American citizens may have been involved in the attack,” but that “we cannot confirm the details at the moment.

He said experts were working to try and determine the nationalities of the terrorists.

Earlier, Kenyan Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed had said “two or three Americans” and “one Brit” were among those who attacked the mall.

A security expert with contacts inside the mall described the attackers as “a multinational collection from all over the world.”

U.S. officials said they were looking into whether any Americans were involved. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Monday that the department had “no definitive evidence of the nationalities or the identities” of the attackers.

Britain’s foreign office said it was aware of the Kenyan foreign minister’s remarks, but would not confirm if a British woman was involved.

Al-Shabab, responding to a request from AP, denied that any women had attacked the mall, saying “these are just baseless rumours.”

The attack began on Saturday when an estimated 12 to 15 al-Shabab militants invaded the mall, wielding grenades and firing on civilians inside the complex, which includes shops for Nike, Adidas and Bose and is popular with foreigners and wealthy Kenyans.

The militants specifically targeted non-Muslims, and at least 18 foreigners were among the dead, including six Britons, as well as citizens from France, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, Peru, India, Ghana, South Africa and China.

Nearly 200 people were wounded, including five Americans.

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Ramesh Vaya, center, is comforted by family members after lighting the funeral pyre for his wife, Malti, who was shot dead in the attack on the Westgate Mall, at her funeral at the Hindu Crematorium in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday. Ramesh and his brother both lost their wives in the attack. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says security forces have finally defeated a small group of terrorists after four days of fighting at the Nairobi mall.

The Kenyan Red Cross had previously said 62 people had been killed, and it seemed certain that the number of confirmed deaths would rise as security forces search the building.

Nairobi’s city morgue had already braced for the arrival of a large number of bodies of people killed, an official said.

Kenyan Red Cross spokesman Abbas Gullet said it was still not known how many more may be dead inside the building.

“It is certainly known that there are more casualties,” he said.

A government official told The Associated Press that the morgue was preparing for up to an additional 60 bodies, though the official didn’t know an exact count.

The government official insisted on anonymity so he would not face retribution from government officials.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The Islamic extremists of al-Shabab, who claimed responsibility for the Nairobi shopping mall siege, have gone through a deadly power struggle within their ranks in which at least two leaders were assassinated in Somalia.

Because of that internal discord, analysts say the al-Qaida-linked group is now led by hard-liners who are dedicated to global jihad and are putting the region on notice that it could see other similarly spectacular assaults.

“It shows that al-Shabab is not an ethnic organization but an ideologically driven outfit and branch of al-Qaida in the Horn of Africa,” said Abdirasjid

Hashi, deputy director of the Heritage Initiative for Policy Studies, a thinktank in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi — in which gunmen have killed scores of men, women and children — also counters a narrative that al-Shabab has been on the wane since UN-backed African peacekeepers had pushed them out of the Somali capital of Mogadishu and major towns in the country since 2011.

“This attack allows the group to reinstate itself as a force to be reckoned with . . . and offset reports that the group no longer is relevant,” said Natznet Tesfay, head of the Africa country risk team for the IHS business intelligence group.

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Earlier Tuesday the al-Qaida-linked attackers used social media to give accounts of the fighting inside the mall that conflicted with the government reports.

“There are countless number of dead bodies still scattered inside the mall, and the mujahideen are still holding their ground,” the Somali rebel group al-Shabab said in one Twitter message considered to be genuine.

It added it still held hostages, who were “still alive looking quite disconcerted but, nevertheless, alive.”

Kenyatta did not mention the fate of the hostages — if it was indeed true that there were still some being held — in his address.

Al-Shabab, whose name means “The Youth” in Arabic, said the mall attack was in retribution for Kenyan forces’ 2011 push into neighbouring Somalia.

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Precision Cycle Works Cleanup owner revs for retirement of oilsands

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR After four decades in the motorsports industry, John Ferguson is preparing to ride off into the sunset.

Or at least into his garage.

The longtime owner of Precision Cycle Works Ltd. is planning to sell his Gasoline Alley business. He’s already spoken with a couple of prospective buyers and would like to close a deal by the end of this year or early in 2014.

When it happens, said Ferguson, he expects to focus on another business: restoring antique motorcycles in his garage.

“I would probably do a little bit more of that through the winter months to keep myself busy,” he said, adding that the demands of his retail business have prevented him from devoting a lot of time to his restoration sideline.

Ferguson’s decision to step away from Precision Cycle Works, which he started in 1982, has been a long time coming.

“At one time I had planned to try to retire around 55, but our economy has been so up and down the last five or six years,” said the 60-year-old.

With the energy and agricultural sectors enjoying renewed prosperity, he thinks now is a good time to pass the reins to a new operator.

It operated in Cronquist Business Park for nearly 20 years, before moving to a location on the south end of Taylor Drive and then to its current site on the east side of Hwy 2.

The business today sells motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and other motor products, and is authorized to service a broad range of brands.

Ferguson remembers a time when he sold motorcycles in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter.

The former included Indian brand motorcycles — JOHN FERGUSON from Taiwan, Hodakas from Athena, Ore., and Ossas from Spain.

“This is the best year that we’ve Most of the motorcycles being had in a number of years.” sold in his early years were street Ferguson operated John’s Cy- bikes, with dirt bikes becoming cle and Sport in Sylvan Lake from more common after motocross 1972 to 1978. took off.

“I was the first authorized HarReflecting on his years in the ley-Davidson dealership (in Cen- industry, Ferguson recalls a time tral Alberta) in October of 1974.” when customers were more foPrecision Cycle Works later got cused on the sensation and expeits start as a repair and parts shop, rience of riding. eventually acquiring the local Kawasaki dealership.

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‘AT ONE TIME I HAD PLANNED TO TRY TO RETIRE AROUND 55, BUT OUR ECONOMY HAS BEEN SO UP AND DOWN THE LAST FIVE OR SIX YEARS.’

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS COLD LAKE — The Primrose oilsands project in northern Alberta has been issued an environmental protection order.

The Alberta government said Tuesday that Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) must remove most of the water from one of its bitumen leak sites — a small lake — before it freezes.

The government said in a release that removing the water will help permanent containment measures be put in place over the winter. The water is to be restored next year.

“Additionally permanent containment, clean-up, remediation and restoration of the water body by the spring of 2014 are required, at which time it will be refilled with stored water.”

In July, Canadian Natural Resources said a mechanical failure at an old well was behind bitumen seepage at its project on the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. Four sites were identified and about 1.5 million litres of bitumen has since been recovered.

More than 100 animals have also died in the area.

The Calgary-based company has said the four locations have been secured and cleanup is ongoing.

It has also been ordered to limit the amount of steam it pumps into the reservoir while the Alberta Energy Regulator investigates.

Mike Hudema with Greenpeace Canada called the leak a “continuing disaster.”

“It’s crazy that it has come to this, and shows how hard it is to clean up tar sands incidents and the extreme nature of these spills,” he said in a news release.

“As the spill numbers and questions rack up, the Alberta government should, at a minimum, put a hold on approving new underground tar sands operations until we understand how these leaks are happening and if other sites could run into similar problems.”

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Boston Pizza is moving into Blackfalds. The restaurant chain is currently building a new location along Hwy. 2A in the town.

Work proceeds on Boston Pizza outlet for Blackfalds

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Blackfalds residents could be dining on Boston Brutes and Boston Royals before Christmas.

Construction of a Boston Pizza restaurant in town is well underway, with the newest addition to the popular chain expected to be serving customers by mid-December.

“There’s a very young population there, with many families in Blackfalds,” said Richard Carramusa, one of the partners behind the new franchise. “We just feel that the time is right and the concept fits for that community.”

Carramusa is also a partner in the two Boston Pizza restaurants and a stand-alone Boston Pizza kitchen in Red Deer, as well as Boston Pizza outlets in Hinton and Edson.

He said the Blackfalds location will consist of an 85-seat family restaurant and a 55-seat sports bar.

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The 4,400-square-foot building will feature Boston Pizza’s latest design, which so far has only been incorporated into one restaurant, in Edmonton, said Carramusa.

“It’s a brand new prototypical design, so we’re pretty excited about that.”

He’s also pleased with the restaurant’s location along busy Hwy 2A. Carramusa expects the Blackfalds Boston Pizza to employ 40 to 50 people, with most of the positions to be full time.

He said there are advantages to operating several restaurants in the same area.

It’s easier to manage them, they can share staff and supplies as needed, and all can benefit from local marketing initiatives and relationships with local suppliers. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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A Lacombe-area ag business is inviting the public to its first Shearing Fest.

A professional sheep shearer will demonstrate his skills on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Brown Eggs and Lamb, which is located on the south end of Gull Lake, on Woodynook Road. Shearing will start at 10 a.m., with a lamb kebab dinner from noon to 2 p.m., and shearing to resume thereafter.

Cost to attend is $30, with children admitted free.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, go online to www.browneggsandlamb.eventbrite.ca.

Brown Eggs and Lamb operates a 100-mile radius farm store called Small Circle Foods. In addition to its own brown eggs and lamb, it carries locally grown products like free range chickens, bison, yogurt, organic milk and cheese, produce and preserves.

Brown Eggs and Lamb is owned by Carl and Laura Siebenga.

Rifco raises money for orphanage A Red Deer company has helped raise more than $25,000 for a Haitian orphanage.

Rifco Inc. held its second annual Rifco Charity Classic golf tournament earlier this month. The money raised through the event will help the Haiti Children’s Home orphanage, which was badly damaged in the January 2010 earthquake.

Last year, proceeds from the Rifco Charity Classic helped build three houses at the orphanage. This year, the money will be used to build solar panels — which will provide reliable energy and save approximately $25,000 a year in electricity costs.

The orphanage is supported by the Haitian Children’s Aid Society.

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U.S. consumers slightly less confident in economy

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell slightly in September from August, as many became less optimistic about hiring and pay increases over the next six months.

The Conference Board, a New York-based private research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to 79.7 in September. That’s down from August’s reading of 81.8, which was slightly higher than previously estimated.

Consumers’ confidence is closely watched because their spending accounts for 70 per cent of economic activity. The September reading was only slightly below June’s reading of 82.1, the highest in 5 ½ years.

While confidence has bounced back from the depths of the Great Recession, it has yet to regain a reading of 90 that typically coincides with a healthy economy.

In September, confidence fell on a dimmer outlook for the next few months. Lynn Franco, who oversees the survey, said that reflected concerns about the job market and wages. Consumers were actually more optimistic about present conditions.

“While overall economic conditions appear to have moderately improved, consumers are uncertain that the momentum can be sustained in the months ahead,” Franco said.

Amna Asaf, an economist at Capital Economics, said she believed that higher interest rates and lower stock prices contributed to the drop in confidence.

But she noted that the survey concluded before last week’s decision by the Federal Reserve to make no changes to its bond buying program.

That decision sent stock prices up and interest rates down.

“We suspect that if the rebound in equity prices is sustained, along with the drop back in gasoline prices, confidence will rebound,” she said.

On Tuesday, the average U.S. price for a gallon of gas was $3.46, according to AAA. That’s eight cents cheaper than a month ago.

Recent data suggest economic growth may be slowing. Consumers spent more cautiously in August as their income barely grew.

And higher interest rates are threatening to slow home sales, just as many markets are starting to recover.

The economy added 169,000 jobs in August, a modest gain but hardly enough to signal robust job growth. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.3 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

But the decline was mostly because more people stopped looking for work and were no longer counted as unemployed.

A weaker outlook for the rest of the year was a key reason the Federal Reserve decided last week to hold off on slowing its $85-billion-a-month in bond purchases.

The bond purchases have kept longer-term interest rates low, making mortgages and other consumer loans more affordable.

Many economists believe the Fed won’t reduce the bond purchases until December at the earliest.

The economy has been held back this year by tax hikes, federal spending cuts and weaker global growth. It expanded at an annual rate of 2.5 per cent in the April-June quarter. But many economists say growth is slowing in the July-September quarter to an annual rate of 2 per cent or less.

Fertilizer executives see promising signs for growers

Discovering revenues and working on margins Revenue is computed by multiplying the total number of customers by the number of times each purchased from you, multiplied by the average amount they spent. The resulting number is the total value of overall sales for the business.

Regardless of how many customers you have, how often they buy from you, or how much they spend, if your margins are too low, revenue will perpetually go back into your business to cover costs.

Margin is the profit percentage of each and every sale. Simply put, if a business sells something for $100, and $25 was profit, the profit margin is 25 per cent.

The primary business strategy to improve margins is to manage and reduce costs. However, one of the simplest ways to increase your margins is to increase your prices.

The normal reaction to this option is the fear of loosing customers. The fact is, if your margins are 25 per cent and you increase prices 10 per cent, you could afford to lose 29 per cent of revenue and still make the same profit.

The final step in the formula takes the resulting revenue number and multiplies it by a company’s profit margin percentage to reach bottom-line profit.

The Five Ways formula can be used to leverage one or all of the variables in the equation. Any business can work with the variables to improve the bottom line, even those that offer products or services with a long-term buying cycle or a limited number of transactions.

When used consistently, this business tool will highlight the areas that should be included in future planning.

Information may indicate that more marketing is required to capture more qualified leads, or more initiatives developed to increase conversion rates, or upgrading profit margins.

The five-part formula is challenging, but so effective because it touches on each and every area of your business.

If you could increase the value of each of the five parts by just 10 per cent, you would increase you bottom line profits by 61 per cent. In future columns I will be discussing strategies you can use to realize these gains.

In addition, I will be presenting this topic at the Success 4 Business Expo at the Westerner Park Harvest Centre this Thursday.

ActionCoach is written by John MacKenzie of ActionCoach, which helps small- to medium-sized businesses and other organizations. He can be contacted at johnmackenzie@actioncoach.com or by phone at 403-3400880.

Fairfax offer for BlackBerry sparks little optimism from analysts, investors

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A highly conditional takeover offer put forward by one of BlackBerry’s largest shareholders has left several analysts and traders with little confidence that it will spark a bidding war for the assets of the beleaguered smartphone company.

Instead, there’s a 60 per cent probability that investment firm Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) and a consortium of financiers will emerge the winners of a US$9-pershare offer that was outlined in a letter of intent earlier this week, said Catharine Sterritt, risk arbitrage strategist at Scotiabank.

“I actually regard this as a quality proposal because it is Fairfax,” Sterritt said in an interview Tuesday.

“It’s not a fly-by-night hedge fund that’s just parachuting in a letter. This is someone who genuinely has a business reputation and they have a very large publicly traded company that matters in our marketplace.”

The tentative agreement to take BlackBerry private has numerous caveats, which has suggested to some that Fairfax expects the Waterloo, Ont.,-based company to carve out a separate deal for all — or part — of its operations.

Others have pointed out that if somebody wanted to buy BlackBerry, they would have done so over the past year and a half.

“The market is realizing there’s no real buyer out there,” said Neeraj Monga, an analyst at Veritas Investment Research Corp.

“If a financial sponsor (like Fairfax) has to end up buying a technology company, in a case where everybody thought there might be massive value in the intellectual property, this suggests there might not be.”

If BlackBerry does find another suitor, Fairfax gets a cushy payout of at least US$157 million as a break fee for its troubles — and will reap even more money if a deal is etched out sometime after early November, which is when Fairfax is supposed to sign a de-

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CYCLE: You name it, it’s out there “Now it’s more image-driven,” he said.

“You’ve got to get the right helmet, the right clothing.”

The list of accessories has grown considerably, he added.

“You name it, it’s out there for most motorcycles.”

finitive agreement for the transaction.

But failing that, Fairfax has protected itself in other ways that would allow the firm to recind its offer if it’s not satisfied with due diligence on BlackBerry’s finances or doesn’t receive the financial backing it needs.

BlackBerry investors appear to be lukewarm on the Fairfax proposal, partly because most of them come out as financial losers regardless of the outcome. The $9 per share offer for the company is a tiny fraction of the value that many small investors bought into the stock. BlackBerry shares touched their all-time high of C$149.90 in June 2008.

On Tuesday, shares of the company fell to $8.78, a decline of 3.3 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and below the tentative Fairfax proposal.

Prem Watsa, the head of Fairfax, emphasized the Canadian roots of the as yet unidentified consortium, which he says offers a “high level of certainty” that regulators will approve the proposal.

As for demographics, Ferguson has witnessed more and more women jumping on bikes, especially in the last 10 to 15 years. He’s also noticed an increase in the number of older riders, including many who have returned to the sport that they enjoyed as youths.

“They rode in the ‘60s when the wave of Japanese motorcycles like Honda and Kawasaki came about,” said Ferguson.

“Then they had their families, they had their work and everything, and as they got into their 60s they started to retire, and now they’ve picked up motorcycling.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Executives with two of Canada’s biggest fertilizer producers say they see promising signs for North American growers, despite recent uncertainty in the marketplace.

“Many growers are taking a wait-and-see approach to buying fertilizer,” said Agrium chief operating officer Chuck Magro, who recently toured a number of major U.S. agricultural regions.

There’s also more uncertainty in the global marketplace than usual, he said, from the size of this year’s corn crop to developments in China, India and Russia.

“However, most of this uncertainty is well reflected in the current pricing levels,” Magro told a Scotiabank fertilizer conference on Tuesday in Toronto.

“At today’s pricing, with all of this uncertainty in the market, the grower — which is really what matters — is still making very solid returns... Growers across North America are in sound financial shape and remain optimistic about the future.”

Farmers could pull back on buying more premium types of fertilizer if corn prices fall much below US$4 per bushel — they’re currently at $4.50 — “but so far, there’s been very little sign of that to date because I think over all, there’s still a lot of optimism in the marketplace,” Magro said.

Wayne Brownlee, chief financial officer at Potash Corp. of Saskatch-

ewan (TSX:POT), said droughts and flooding in China could be positive for corn growers in other parts of the world, including the United States.

“We’re seeing a real weakness in wheat and corn production there.

You’re probably going to see record corn imports in China over the next year or so,” he said.

“The combination of drought in some areas and flooding in other areas has really diminished that crop — so, good news for the corn growers in the United States and elsewhere.”

Conventional business reporting usually looks at three variables, namely sales, expenses and profits: Sales – Expenses = Profits.

This simple formula offers valuable information, but presents a narrow view. Each variable depends on the other, forcing businesses to look at either increasing sales or decreasing expenses in order to influence profitability.

Tracking and reviewing additional statistics using the Five Ways formula breaks the sales variable into five separate components.

Testing, measuring and recording activity in each of the five key areas — lead generation, conversion rate, average dollar sale, average number of transactions and profit marJOHN gins — reveals significantly MACKENZIE more data.

Calculating and tracking in ACTION COACH each of the five variables in the following formula quickly shows how an increase in any or all of them can increase sales and profits, while keeping expenses constant.

Lead Generation x Conversion Rate = No. of Customers No. of Customers x Average Dollar Sale x Average Number of Transactions = Revenues Revenues x Profit Margins = $ Profits Understanding lead generation, conversion rates and average dollar amounts Generating leads and getting more of those leads to make purchases is the direct cost of client acquisition.

This is the most expensive function of your business.

The conversion rate is the actual number of people who did buy versus those who could have.

Ten people walked through the door, three people purchased something — using this example, the conversion rate was three out of 10, or 30 per cent.

The average number of transactions is the number of purchases each customer will make over a specific time frame, normally over a fiscal year. This area is directly related to effective customer service/ relationships.

Finding ways to reach the people who need/want what you have to offer and getting them to act — to pick up the phone, visit your website or walk into your business — is what the majority of marketing strategies are designed to do.

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The S&P/TSX composite index gained 37.72 points to 12,848.89.

Falling prices for oil and metals helped push the Canadian dollar down 0.16 of a cent to 97.07 cents US. Traders also digested data showing that retail sales in Canada rose by 0.6 per cent in July to $40.3 billion, which was in line with the expectations of economists. Statistics Canada said the advance in retail sales was led by a 3.2 per cent rise in sales at gasoline stations.

U.S. indexes were mainly lower as traders also took in data showing stronger house prices along with a dip in consumer confidence.

The Dow Jones industrials fell 66.79 points to 15,334.59 as the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 12.4 per cent in July compared with a year ago, the most since February 2006. An increase in sales on a limited supply of available homes drove the gains.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Conference Board reported its consumer confidence index for September came in at 79.7, down slightly from August.

The Nasdaq was 2.96 points higher at 3,768.25 and the S&P 500 index shed 4.42 points to 1,697.42.

The approaching budget battle between the White House and Republican lawmakers has cast a shadow over markets. The U.S. government will reach its borrowing limit, or debt ceiling, by Oct. 1. If Congress doesn’t raise that limit, the government won’t be able to pay all its bills.

The U.S. Federal Reserve added to the uncertainty.

Markets had initially rallied last week after the Fed surprised markets with its announcement that it won’t be cutting back its massive economic stimulus program just yet. The US$85 billion in monthly asset purchases by the central bank have helped keep rates low and supported strong gains on stock markets.

But the Fed is still expected to scale back on those asset purchases later this year.

Consumer staples led advancers, up about one per cent as convenience store chain Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) gained $1.62 to $65.33.

Financials also found support with TD Bank (TSX:TD) ahead 72 cents to $92.07.

The gold sector rose about 0.3 per cent as December bullion faded $10.70 to US$1,316.30 an ounce.

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Other resource sectors were around the flatline as worries about the economic fallout from a U.S. budgetary impasse pressured commodity prices.

December copper was down four cents to US$3.26 a pound but the base metals sector rose. Thompson Creek Metrals (TSX:TCM) climbed eight cents to C$3.72.

The November crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange dipped 46 cents to US$103.13 a barrel. Oil has dropped more than six per cent since closing at a two-year high of $110.53 on Sept. 6. Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) was ahead 63 cents to C$31.30.

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) (Nasdaq:BBRY) was a weak spot a day after a move to take the company private. BlackBerry has signed a letter of intent with a consortium led by its biggest shareholder, Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH), that involves shareholders getting US$9 a share.

On Tuesday, the company’s shares were down 55 cents to C$8.78 on the TSX and off 29 cents to US$8.53 in New York.

In corporate news, Sears Canada (TSX:SCC) has named Douglas Campbell as its new president and chief executive officer. He replaces Calvin McDonald, who spearheaded a number of major initiatives to reposition the company in a hotly competitive marketplace. He resigned to pursue an opportunity with a “leading international company,” which wasn’t identified. Sears Canada shares dropped seven cents at C$12.34.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at closeTuesday.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,848.89 up 37.72 points TSX Venture Exchange — 946.12 up 1.23 points TSX 60 — 736.30 up 1.07 points Dow — 15,334.59 down 66.79 points S&P 500 — 1,697.42 down 4.42 points Nasdaq — 3,768.25 up 2.96 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 97.07 cents US, down 0.16 of a cent Pound — C$1.6485, down 0.18 of a cent Euro — C$1.3879, down 0.01 of a cent Euro — US$1.3472, down 0.23 of a cent Oil futures: US$103.13 per barrel, down 46 cents (November contract) Gold futures:

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THE CANADIAN PRESS Sears Canada’s chief executive is leaving the retailer for another job in a move that raises questions about the future of the company’s turnaround plan in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Sears (TSX:SCC) said Tuesday that Calvin McDonald, who has spearheaded a number of major initiatives to reposition the company, will be replaced as president and CEO by Douglas Campbell, who has been Sears Canada’s chief operating officer since November.

The company said McDonald resigned to pursue an opportunity with a “leading international company.”

Sears Canada spokesman Vince Power said McDonald hasn’t informed the company where he’s going but he disputed a report that McDonald was leaving due to a disagreement with majority shareholder Sears Holdings Corp.

Desjardins Securities analyst Keith Howlett called the move a negative for the company, saying McDonald’s departure reduces the probability of an operating turnaround.

“Our view was that McDonald was a talented, energetic retail executive and might have

been able to accomplish a turnaround against what we perceive as long odds,” Howlett wrote in a note to clients.

“Our speculation is that McDonald may have held differing views from those of the controlling shareholder, Sears Holdings, on the appropriate level of capital spending for store renovations, on the sale of under-market leases back to landlords and with respect to the outsourcing of head office positions to other countries.”

The Globe and Mail, citing a unidentified source, said the disagreement was tied to “the pace at which capital was being deployed to keep the momentum of the transformation going.”

Paul Swinand, an analyst with Morningstar in the U.S., also said he believes the departure was likely to result of clashes with Eddie Lampert, the investor who controls Sears Holdings, over where to take the company, noting several executives who’ve worked with Lampert have left after short stints.

Power said he was unaware of any dispute along the lines reported by the newspaper and insisted the reason for McDonald’s departure is the new job opportunity, as he credited Campbell with playing a leading role in the recent success of the company’s

major appliances business.

McDonald joined Sears Canada from Loblaw (TSX:L) in June 2011 and was in the midst of implementing a three-year turnaround plan when he resigned.

Neither McDonald nor Campbell were available to comment Tuesday.

In the company’s statement, McDonald said: “It has been an honour to lead an iconic Canadian retailer and I look forward to your continued success.”

The athletic McDonald, who often posted updates to his Twitter feed about charity runs or bike rides he was involved with, was always somewhat of an unusual fit for a company better known for its homewares.

Some observers speculated McDonald’s move may be to Vancouverbased yoga clothing retailer Lululemon Athletica (Nasdaq:LULU), although that company declined comment on the state of its CEO search Tuesday, saying only that it “is in discussion with several high calibre candidates and in the coming months expects to narrow the list to the final candidates.”

To Morningstar’s Swinand, talk of McDonald going to Lululemon didn’t make sense because he said that company wouldn’t be looking for a turnaround guy.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Retail sales rose in July after disappointing numbers last month, suggesting consumers are feeling more confident and that the economic recovery remains on track.

“With all of the key monthly data now in hand, it looks like the Canadian economy did indeed bounce back in July,” said Robert Kavcic, a senior economist at the Bank of Montreal.

Sales were “a tad softer than expected” when it came to volumes, “but, when combined with strong monthly readings in manufacturing and wholesale, the result is enough to leave real GDP on track for a rebound of about 0.5 per cent in July,” he said.

Statistics Canada said Tuesday that retail sales were up 0.6 per cent in July to $40.3 billion.

The increases were led by higher sales at gasoline stations, but gains were reported in eight of the 11 subsectors, representing 52 per cent of total retail trade in July.

Sales at gasoline stations rose 3.2 per cent on higher prices at the pumps and greater volumes, while the clothing and general merchandise sectors also posted increases. Sales of motor vehicles and parts, however, saw the first decline since December 2012.

Grocery and electronics stores also posted decreases.

Sales have been trending upwards since the beginning of 2013, the agency said, while in terms of volume, retail sales increased 0.5 per cent in July, the fourth increase in five months.

The gains were broad-based and “a tick stronger than the street’s call,” CIBC Economist Emanuella Enenajor said in a note to clients.

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Continuing to improve PAIR OF PERRON GOALS LEADS OILERS TO FOURTH STRAIGHT PRE-SEASON VICTORY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Oilers 5 Rangers 3 EDMONTON — Injuries have put a crimp in many of the plans for the top lines of the Edmonton Oilers, but at least one pairing looks to be a lock.

Jordan Eberle had a goal and two assists and linemate David Perron scored twice as the Oilers won their fourth consecutive pre-season game, defeating the New York Rangers 5-3 on Tuesday night.

“We’re playing well together, said Eberle of Perron, who was acquired in the summer in a trade with St. Louis for Magnus Paajarvi.

“We play very similar games and I think that helps. He really reads the play. Chemistry is a tough thing to find in this league and when you find it, it is something to keep. Obviously the confidence in each other is there.”

Eberle himself has looked very solid in the lead-up to the regular season, recording a league-high eight points in four exhibition games.

“You can’t look too much into pre-season, but it has been a good start,” he said.

“We’re just anxious to get going and do the real thing. I’ve worked all summer to get to a point where I felt good about my game and that’s what the pre-season is about.”

Taylor Hall and Ben Eager also scored for the Oilers, who improved to 5-1-1 in exhibition action.

Hall will be under the gun playing centre for the first time at the NHL level with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins likely out for a month recovering from shoulder surgery and Sam

Gagner reportedly expected to miss up to two months after suffering a broken jaw in a pre-season stick to the face from Vancouver’s Zack Kassian.

However, Hall said he is being careful not to put too much pressure on himself despite the new position.

“I’m just trying to have fun with it,” he said.

“The second you start thinking too much and have a billion thoughts going through your head when you have the puck is when you don’t play well.

“I’m just trying to play relaxed and in the moment.”

Marc Staal, Dan Girardi and J.T. Miller replied for the Rangers (1-3-0) who lost games on back-to-back nights in Alberta.

New York struck first eight minutes into the opening period on Tuesday after Oilers defender Jeff Petry hit the side of his own net with a pass and Mats Zuccarello was able to get it behind the net and send it back to Staal at the point.

Staal’s long shot through traffic beat Edmonton starter Jason LaBarbera glove side.

Edmonton got that goal back five minutes later just as a power play concluded as Hall was able to tip a Justin Schultz shot past Rangers goalie Martin Biron.

The Oilers took a 2-1 lead on a goal with just 30 seconds remaining in the first period as Mark Arcobello sent a long lead pass toward the Rangers net and Perron was able to out-hustle New York defenceman Aaron Johnson to the puck and chip it past Biron for his fourth of the pre-season.

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New York Rangers Derick Brassard is sandwiched along the boards by Edmonton Oilers Justin Schultz and Anton Belov (77) during second period NHL pre-season action in Edmonton, on Tuesday.

Iannuzzi committing to combating concussions B.C. LION HOPES DONATION OF BRAIN AFTER DEATH WILL AID IN CONCUSSION RESEARCH

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SURREY, B.C. — Marco Iannuzzi calls the decision a no-brainer.

The B.C. Lions receiver hopes the commitment to donate his brain after death for medical research will lead to more knowledge about how football and other contact sports affect the vital organ — and help reduce concussions.

“I’ve been living this life with a few concussions here and there,” said Iannuzzi, who suffered one concussion last year and knows other current and former players who have dealt with them.

“I’ve been living the life of contact sport. So if I can lend my brain to furthering neuroscience and, maybe, limiting or diminishing these effects in the future, then why not? Let’s do it.”

Iannuzzi, a 26-year-old Calgary native who is in his third season with B.C., has donated his brain to a research program operated jointly by the Sports Legacy Institute, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University.

SLI is a non-profit group founded by a group of former Harvard football players. It has ties, and a formal partnership with, Lowell, Mass.-based helmet manufacturer Xenith LLC. The two groups aim to curb concussions through education, innovation, research, reduced risk and proper injury recognition and management.

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B.C. Lions’ Marco Iannuzzi is upended by Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jovon Johnson after making a reception during a CFL game in Vancouver, B.C., on August 5.

Iannuzzi has committed to donating his brain after death for medical research in an effort to combat concussions.

Iannuzzi was among players who received a donation request package by mail.

“I signed it and faxed it back right away,” he said.

Concussions have become increasingly controversial in recent years as more knowledge is obtained on their

long-term effects. Earlier this month, the NFL settled a lawsuit with 4,500 former players for US $765 million amidst allegations the league concealed the long-term dangers of concussions and rushed player back into the lineup.

Some former NFL players, includ-

ing former star linebacker Junior Seau, who suffered concussions have committed suicide. Former quarterbacks Dave Dickenson and Matt Dunigan are among CFLers whose careers have ended due to head injuries.

Iannuzzi hopes his donation will lead to a reduction in chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive brain disease found in former athletes with a history of repetitive brain trauma.

According to SLI, the trauma, which includes concussions, leads to a buildup of an abnormal protein called tau.

Effects of the build-up can begin months, years or even decades after a player’s last concussion and can include memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, paranoia, impulse control problems, aggression, depression and, eventually, progressive dementia.

Iannuzzi, who suffered a concussion when hit by Hamilton’s Dee Williams last season and was left woozy following another collision with him this year, indicated he will retire if he ever feels hits to the head pose a threat to his ability to function.

The receiver, who has also pledged all of his other organs to medical research, is also concerned about the effects of concussions on former players.

He does not like the effects that he has witnessed in one with whom he is close but declines to identify.

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Kings rebirth couldn’t have come at a better time for Mulder One thing Blair Mulder knew that when he fin- Crusaders. ished his junior hockey career he would be looking Overall he played 159 games in the AJHL, scoring at continuing his education.

13 goals and adding 30 assists.

What he didn’t know was where.

“He’s a gritty defensive-defenceman, As it turned out the rebirth of the RDC who has a good point shot and competes Kings couldn’t have come at a better time. hard,” said Kings head coach Trevor “I talked with two or three Div III Keeper, who scouted Mulder “several schools, but didn’t really want to go to the times” last winter.

States. I also talked with SAIT, NAIT and Mulder enjoyed his time in the AJHL. Augustana, but everything worked out “It was a good experience in Fort Mcperfectly when Red Deer got back into the Murray, although it didn’t last long beleague. It’s close to home (in Lacombe) fore I was shipped to Sherwood Park. We and I can drive back and forth. I wanted didn’t have any championship runs there, to get my education and it’s a bonus to be but everything was good.” playing here.”

And Mulder feels he couldn’t have The five-foot-10, 180-pound defenceman picked a better team to join this year. enjoys playing in Red Deer. He played “Everyone is new and we’re looking at COLLEGE hockey with the Optimist midget AAA making a good run in the league . . . everyREPORT Chiefs in 2009-10 as well as with the midgone is expecting that. Personally we’ve et AAA baseball Braves. underachieved offensively a bit, and we “To be honest I wasn’t sure I would be can tightened up defensively, but we’ll playing (hockey) after midget baseball and only get better.” hockey,” he said. “But it all worked out.”

Mulder has been playing alongside Mulder joined to the Fort McMurray Oil Barons Kirsten Odendaal most of the preseason. The two of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for the 2010-11 know each other, having teamed up with the midget season, but his career there lasted only eight games, Chiefs. before being traded to the Sherwood Park Crusad“I’m not sure Keeper put us together because of ers. He played close to three full seasons with the that, or it was just luck, but I enjoy playing with him

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and I think he enjoys being with me. We do seem to have chemistry.”

The two likely won’t be together when the Kings open their Alberta Colleges Men’s Hockey League regular season tonight in Camrose against the University of Alberta, Augustana Vikings. Odendaal was the victim of a knee-on-knee hit in the SAIT tournament and likely won’t play tonight, He does hope to be back Friday for the Kings home opener against the Vikings at 7:15 p.m. at the Penhold Regional Multiplex.

“Hopefully he won’t be out long. We were running five D men in some of the games and it’s tough.”

Keeper knows it won’t be easy this week after tying Camrose 3-3 in exhibition play.

“We know it will be a tough physical battle, so we have to use our speed and scoring ability,” he said.

“We’ve also been working hard on tightening up our defensive zone to keep the shots down.”

Keeper didn’t say if Mike Salmon or Kraymer Barnstable will start in goal. ● The soccer teams will be busy this weekend as they entertain Medicine Hat Saturday and Lethbridge Sunday. The women kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday with the men to follow.

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Oilers aren’t waiting to lock up stars The Edmonton Oilers, it’s been made abundantly clear, do not believe in the concept of the bridge contract.

Not for their kids. Not for their blue-chippers.

What’s good for P.K. Subban or Logan Couture or Nazem Kadri, no sir, that’s not good enough for the Mightly Oil, and maybe they’re right.

Maybe their young players are that damn good. And good on ’em for believing in DAMIEN the drafted products of years COX of losing.

But let’s face it, as soon as Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall signed monster longterm deals just before the lockout, it was more than obvious that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, no matter how problematic his shoulder issues may be, was going to get the same treatment when his turn came, no questions asked.

As will Nail Yakupov, presumably, after this year.

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If none of Eberle, Hall or RNH had to wait for the expiry of their entry level contracts before getting a massive extension, you can bet Yakupov, as a former No. 1 pick, won’t be interested in the team suddenly taking a hard line with him.

See, with the Oilers, it’s not exactly about rewarding these young players for what they actually do or have done. In fact, it’s interesting that not one of the four won the Calder Trophy in their freshman season, while RNH was the only one who even made the NHL all-rookie team in his freshman year.

But Edmonton now has $18 million of cap space tied up in Eberle, Hall and Nugent-Hopkins, and Yakupov, presumably, will make it $24 million tied up in four players.

So if none are all-stars or award winners at this point, why the need for the big contracts?

Two things. First, the Oilers and much of the hockey world sees big potential in all of them. Second, it’s important in Edmonton to send out a strong message that these players aren’t going anywhere, that with a new arena on the way the team is making investments in players.

So, instead of getting into a fight like the Habs did with Subban, or holding the line and forcing any of

these players to accept bridge contracts like Kadri, the Oilers have basically doubled-down on all these players before they even had to.

We’ll see how many of the three already signed will turn out to be worth the money. Hockey history and common sense says not all three will turn out to be wise investments. Once Ottawa thought it was brilliant masterstroke to tie up Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley with big contracts, and within a short time Heatley wanted out and Spezza had some significant ups and downs.

It could also be that one of Eberle, Hall or RNH will turn out to be a great deal at a $6 million annual cap hit. Or two of them.

But right now, the message Oiler fans want to hear is that these players are all stars-in-waiting, and the franchise is making sure they stay put.

Whether it actually makes sense is rather beside the point. Whether RNH has actually done enough to earn a seven-year, $42 million contract — he hasn’t — isn’t a debate people in Edmonton want to have.

They want to believe all this losing has been for a reason, and that Nugent-Hopkins will be the No. 1 centre that powers this team to a championship.

Red Deer twins continue winning ways Twin brothers Lester and Lowie Cudillo of the Red Deer and District Boxing Club continued their winning ways in the Alberta Gold Gloves tournament at Edmonton during the weekend.

The current Alberta champions each won gold with victories over

British Columbia provincials champs. Lester defeated Liam OBrian by technical knockout in a junior C 50 kg bout and Lowie posted a secondround TKO victory over Justin Crabbe in the junior C 56 kg division.

Winning silver medals in the two-day event

were Red Deer Boxing Club members Cole Farwell, Brian Samuel, Mike Rodenbush and Oleh Kolta.

The next major event for Red Deer boxers is the Fifth Annual Rumble in Red Deer card set for Nov. 15 at Westerner Park.

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Edmonton made it 3-1 on a power play goal just past the one-minute mark of the second period. Petry sent the puck in front of the net and Perron was there to make a perfect deflection into the net for his second goal of the game.

The Rangers came right back a minute later, as Miller picked up a rebound in front of the Edmonton net and hooked it past LaBarbera in his first game of the pre-season for New York.

New York had a glorious chance to tie it midway through the second frame with a two-man advantage, however it went awry as Eager got the puck just as he was coming out of the box for the first penalty and his shot hit the post before coming back to hit Biron’s leg and carom into the net for a shorthanded goal.

The Rangers controlled the bulk of the play in the third, but Edmonton padded its lead as rookie Darnell Nurse sent a pass from behind the net and Eberle was able to lift a backhand shot in to make it 5-2.

New York finished the scoring with a power play goal on a point shot by Girardi with four minutes remaining.

The Rangers continue their western Canadian pre-season trip in Vancouver on Thursday.

The Oilers are off until Friday when they face the Dallas Stars in Oklahoma City.

Notes: Both teams played the night before with the Oilers winning 2-1 over the Winnipeg Jets and the Rangers falling 4-1 in Calgary.

Edmonton starts the regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at home to the Winnipeg Jets. The Rangers open the season in Phoenix on Oct. 3.

It is the first of nine straight on the road for the Rangers, as renovations to Madison Square Garden will keep the team out of New York until Oct. 28.

New York’s leading scorer from last season, Derek Stepan, remains unsigned with the regular season looming.

The 23-year-old centre amassed 44 points in last year’s shortened season.

The Oilers placed forward Linus Omark on waivers on Tuesday for the purpose of assigning him to their AHL squad in Oklahoma City.

DONATION: Would like to see a formal program set up At least one former player, Lions general manager Wally Buono, would like to see as many former CFLers as possible pledge their brains. He would also like to see a formal program set up so that they can.

“It’s always good to understand what’s going on (with the effects of concussions.) As a former player, I don’t know why we’re not approached on a more professional level, to ask if you would be a part of this kind of stuff,” said Buono. “So if they ask 100, maybe 50 say yes. If you ask none, none say yes.”

Buono indicated he is willing to donate his organs, and suggested former players should not have misgivings about the decision to donate.

“When you’re dead, you’re dead,” he said.

“Hopefully, there’s a legacy. But there’s athletes going through what you went through 50 years ago. If you can use information that’s hidden in

your body to help them, why wouldn’t you?”

The effects of CTE can be definitively diagnosed through an autopsy, but efforts are still underway to improve diagnosis and treatment among living people.

Perhaps accordingly, Buono is not immediately aware of former players from his era who are dealing with concussion-related effects.

“Maybe there are,” said Buono, who suffered a concussion playing pickup hockey.

“We don’t know. Honestly, I don’t know. You hear of somebody (having health problems), but there’s a lot of other issues, usually other than concussions. I can’t say to you that I run into guys that I played with, or played against, that (a concussion) is the most impactful thing that’s happened to them. Most of them, it’s joints or your knees. It’s your shoulders or it’s your back.

“The head seems to be pretty good.”

But despite the increasing knowledge of how concussions link to contact sports, he warns against keeping youngsters out of certain athletic pursuits.

Contending many kids have been “saved” from poverty, crime, drug abuse and other societal problems by hopes and dreams provided by sports, he suggests it would be unwise to keep them out because of perceived risk of head injury.

“I don’t want to be cavalier here, but what’s worse: You have one guy having a concussion or 100 guys having degenerate knees?” he asked.

“Unfortunately, in sports, there’s collisions of heads and necks.

“There’s a price to pay for everything,” he said.

“If head trauma is a part of what we get paid for in professional sports, well we all know that.”

Lions coach Mike Benevides admires the price that Iannuzzi is willing to pay for concussion research.

“Any time a human being is willing to put themselves in a situation where they can donate for the betterment of human society, I think it’s a great thing,” said Benevides.

“But it’s certainly a personal decision for Marco.”

RDC: RDC golf team competing ● The RDC golf team, led by Kyle Morrison, will compete in the ACAC championships in Olds Saturday and Sunday. ● Both volleyball teams are on the road. The Kings are at The Kings University College tournament in Edmonton while the Queens compete at the Battle of the Rockies at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.

The Kings meet Lakeland College at 11 a.m. and Keyano College at 4 p.m.

Friday and the University of Saskatchewan at 11 a.m. and Grant MacEwan University at 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Queens face the College of the Rockies, MacEwan University, the University of Calgary, Ambrose University College of Calgary, Lethbridge College and Medicine Hat College in the round-robin Friday and Saturday. The playoffs go Sunday. ● The hockey Queens meet the Edge Hockey Academy Saturday in Calgary. ● Cross-country’s Devin Woodland and soccer’s Kayla Blacquiere shared the Boston Pizza RDC athlete of the week honors.

Woodland finished seventh overall and third among college runners at the SAIT Grand Prix.

Blacquiere scored twice in the Queens 3-0 win over Lakeland College.

The Queens soccer team received the Breathing Room team of the week award. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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Baltimore Orioles’ Chris Davis walks off the field after striking out swinging in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, in Baltimore. Toronto won 3-2 in ten innings.

Blue Jays spoil Orioles’ shot at post-season

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Blue Jays 3 Orioles 2 BALTIMORE — It became apparent long ago that the Toronto Blue Jays weren’t going to the playoffs this year.

They never stopped trying to win, however, and their latest victory made sure the Baltimore Orioles wouldn’t be seeing the post-season, either.

Toronto eliminated the Orioles from playoff contention Tuesday night, using two clutch singles by Mark DeRosa to beat Baltimore 3-2 in 10 innings.

DeRosa entered as a pinch hitter in the eighth and singled in the tying run.

In the 10th, his second straight two-out RBI single put the Blue Jays ahead for good.

“It always feels good to come through for the team,” DeRosa said.

“We’ve had a rough year. Every opportunity, you want to come through and want to do well. We find a way to keep fighting.”

Sergio Santos (1-1) worked a perfect ninth and Casey Janssen got three outs for his 34th save.

Jose Reyes drew a one-out walk in the Toronto 10th off Francisco Rodriguez (2-1) and Munenori Kawasaki singled. Reyes appeared to be picked off second but was called safe, drawing Orioles manager Buck Showalter out to argue the call.

“The throw beat me but he don’t touch me,” Reyes said. “He don’t tag me. It wasn’t even close. That was the right call by the umpire.”

Brett Lawrie then hit into a fielder’s choice and DeRosa singled to right.

“It feels good,” DeRosa said. “Like

I said, we’re going to keep fighting it to the end. It’s just what we get paid to do. We have pride, guys are competitive, and you want to finish strong.”

Baltimore’s sixth straight loss, combined with Cleveland’s comeback win over the Chicago White Sox, left the Orioles six games behind the Indians for the final wild-card slot with five games left.

“We play all the way from February 15th or whenever we started to get to the playoffs,” shortstop J.J. Hardy said.

“It’s hard to think that after how many games we’ve played since then, we’re not going, so yeah, it’s tough.”

Baltimore starter Chris Tillman gave up one run, five hits and a walk in seven innings.

He tied a career high with nine strikeouts and left with a 2-1 lead, but the bullpen immediately gave up the advantage in the eighth.

Reyes greeted Kevin Gausman with a single and reached third with one out before Lawrie struck out on a 3-2 pitch. DeRosa pinch hit for Adam Lind and delivered an opposite-field bloop single off Brian Matusz to knot the score at 2.

Vying for his fourth straight win for the Blue Jays, starter Todd Redmond had a decent outing — except for two pitches, the ones Brian Roberts and Nate McLouth sent over the scoreboard in right field in the third inning.

“They were supposed to be outside fastballs,” the right-hander said. “I pulled one back to McLouth and he got that one good. The 3-2 pitch to Roberts was just down the middle.”

Redmond allowed two runs and eight hits over 5 2-3 innings.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PICKS Central Alberta High School Football Advocate Selections Thursday Ponoka Broncs (0-2) at Lacombe Rams (1-1), 4:30 p.m. — A non-conference game that doesn’t count in the standing, but is important for the teams to continue to work on building a team concept. Both teams are coming off a loss and need to get on track so once they return to conference play they can get on a run.

Pick: Lacombe.

Friday Sylvan Lake Lakers (1-1) at Lindsay Thurber Raiders (1-1), 4:30 p.m., Great Chief Park — One of a pair of outstanding games at Great Chief Park this week.

The Raiders are still young, but a team with talent and look to be a definite threat for a playoff berth.

The Lakers are getting better each week and have the running game to be dangerous. Pick: LTCHS. Stettler Wildcats (1-1) at West Central Rebels, Rocky, 4:30 p.m. — The Rebels are coming together after a slow start while the ‘Cats need to find a bit more offence. Pick: Rocky.

Hunting Hills Lightning (1-0) at Notre Dame Cougars (0-2), 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park — While Notre Dame is off to a slow start as they look to rebuild they always give the Lightning a tough test. The Lightning have the most explosive offence in the league, led by RBs Matt Russell and Jin Ahn. Pick: Hunting Hills.

Saturday Camrose Trojans (0-1) at Wetaskiwin Sabres (2-0), 6 p.m. — The Sabres haven’t dominated anyone, but have a solid defence and enough talent on offence to be in every game. The Trojans need to come together on defence. Pick: Wetaskiwin.

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BY BILL BEACON THE CANADIAN PRESS The 2013-14 NHL season opens Oct. 1. Here are 10 players fans should keep an eye on:

Daniel Alfredsson Detroit Red Wings A Senator since 1995, and captain since 1999, it’s hard to imagine the 40-year-old in anything but red and black. But a contract couldn’t get done and the classy right-winger shocked Ottawa by signing a one-year deal with Detroit. The Red Wings are now in Ottawa’s division, making Dec. 1 an interesting date at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Roberto Luongo Vancouver Canucks He was no longer the franchise goalie, he sold his home, he was openly on the trade market for a year, but the Canucks’ favourite whipping boy hasn’t gone anywhere. Instead, Cory Schneider got traded. And the 34-yearold Luongo is committed to playing out the final nine years of a 12-year contract.

Teemu Selanne Anaheim Ducks He took some time, thought it over and came up with the same decision he always makes — to play another season.

The 43-year-old’s 23rd NHL campaign should be his last. He scored 12 times in 46 games last season. He needs 25 more to reach 700.

Jarome Iginla Boston Bruins Apparently, all is forgiven after the longtime Calgary Flames captain spurned the Bruins to go to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline. After Boston swept the Penguins in the playoffs, the 36-year-old signed a one-year deal to play in Beantown, where his grit and quick shot could be deadly with David Krejci feeding him from centre.

Nathan Horton Columbus Blue Jackets Eyebrows shot upwards when the 28-year-old told the Bruins he wasn’t interested in a new contract. Instead,

10 storylines worth watching Winter Olympics Speculation on who should make 2014 Olympic squads, especially Canada’s, will be rampant through the first half of the season. Players from the 12 countries that qualified for the Games in Sochi, Russia, will certainly have it in mind as they approach the Feb. 9-25 Olympic break.

Outdoor inflation There used to be one outdoor game per season. This year there will be six. It may be overexposure, but the Jan. 1 to March 2 period will see Leafs vs. Red Wings, Ducks vs.

Kings, Rangers vs. Devils, Rangers vs. Islanders, Penguinss vs. Blackhawks and Senators vs. Canucks. All in baseball or football venues.

Realignment Instead of six divisions, there will be four — the Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central and Pacific. The top three in each division plus two wild cards in each conference make the playoffs.

There are 16 teams in the Eastern Conference and 14 in the West, which has sparked complaints that it will be tougher to qualify in the East.

New rivalries he left a contender to ink a seven-year deal with the lowly Jackets. He’s had concussion woes in recent years and his production has dipped, but now he has to show he still wants to compete.

Tyler Seguin Dallas Stars It’s a fresh start for the 2010 secondoverall draft pick after being deemed an immature underachiever in Boston.

Sent to Dallas, the 21-year-old has a chance to show he is a serious player on and off the ice.

Moving to his natural position at centre may do the trick.

Erik Karlsson Ottawa Senators He was brilliant while winning the Norris Trophy with a 78-point cam-

The Leafs, Sens and Habs will now have Detroit in their division, while the Oilers, Flames and Canucks are in with the U.S. West Coast clubs. Jets are in the Central. No more DetroitChicago divisional derbies, but at least all teams will play each other, whereas in recent years some teams didn’t meet at all.

Smaller pads Goalies will cover a little less space this season as pads have been chopped in length by an inch or two.

Whether the change will result in more goals is debatable. Shallower nets mean there will also be a little extra room for playmaking.

Roy era in Colorado For the last eight years, Patrick Roy has been a fiery presence as GM and head coach of the junior Quebec Remparts. Now the Hall of Fame goaltender is the coach in Colorado, and has a say in management with old teammate Joe Sakic. With Roy’s gusto and lots of young talent, the Avalanche won’t go unnoticed.

Coach swap So the highly strung John Tortorella leaves the Rangers and is hired by the Canucks, only to see low-key Alain Vigneault leave Vancouver to coach in New York. Is this just what the Sedin twins need in Vancouver, and what Brad Richards and Rick paign in 2011-12, but was denied a chance to repeat when his Achilles tendon was severed by a skate early last season. Instead, the Norris went to Montreal’s P.K. Subban, setting up what could be a fine battle for the award between two of the league’s flashiest young defencemen.

Vincent Lecavalier Philadelphia Flyers The top pick in the 1998 draft won a Stanley Cup in Tampa Bay, but some felt he had lost his mojo in recent seasons. After being bought out, the 33-year-old gets to start over on a fiveyear contract in a city where the pressure is not to be a superstar, but just to win.

Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks

Nash need on the Rangers?

Fisticuffs Is goon hockey back? It looked like it in some pre-season games, notably Toronto-Buffalo. The Leafs added muscle last year, the Sabres got the hulking John Scott and now even mild-mannered Montreal has signed George Parros. Hard to believe given that after the 2004-05 lockout, it looked like the enforcer was going extinct.

Stanley Cup repeat?

There hasn’t been a repeat Stanley Cup champion since the Red Wings in 1997 and 1998, but if another team does, it could be Chicago. They have the same core of Toews, Kane, Keith, Crawford, etc., as last season, when they played only 48 regular-season games. So fatigue will be less of a factor for the Cup winners.

MacKinnon-Jones The weeks leading up to the 2013 NHL draft was all about Nathan MacKinnon and Seth Jones. MacKinnon went first to Colorado, but Jones waited until fourth to go to Nashville.

Two got picked in between (Alexander Barkov and Jonathan Drouin), but the MacKinnon-Jones debate rages on.

This summer there were no run-ins with cab drivers or embarrassing Internet photos. Instead, all the news was about how fit and grown up the gifted winger has become. It is beginning to look like the 24-year-old may be ready for a special campaign, after hinting at it with 55 points in 47 games last season.

Cory Schneider New Jersey Devils General manager Lou Lamoriello stunned the draft floor in Newark when, instead of picking ninth overall before home fans, he dealt his first selection to Vancouver — not for Luongo, but for Cory Schneider. The newcomer’s job now is simple — share the net with legend Martin Brodeur. No pressure there.

Clarkson suspension puts Maple Leafs in roster trouble

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Watching from high above the ice, Mark Fraser knew almost immediately that David Clarkson was in trouble.

When he and his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates saw Clarkson jump over the bench on Sunday to join the brawl with the Buffalo Sabres, Fraser figured a suspension was coming.

The NHL gave Clarkson an automatic 10-game suspension, just as everyone expected.

“It’s just one of the rules,” Fraser said. “It’s just an unfortunate circumstance, but we’ll all take the reality of it for what it is.”

The reality is that the Leafs now face major roster questions at the start of the regular season. They’ll have to find a way to replace Clarkson in the lineup Oct. 1 at Montreal without the aid of extra cap space because his $5.25-million hit will continue to count for the length of the suspension.

The Leafs caught a break that forward Phil Kessel was suspended only the rest of the pre-season and no regular-season games for his slashes on Sabres enforcer John Scott. Had the cap-strapped Leafs been forced to find a replacement for Kessel as well, things could have gotten dicey.

“It’s always tough when you get play-

ers and you’re missing players because you have to juggle your lineup and your preparation for the opening in Montreal,” coach Randy Carlyle said.

“But he’s not going to be able to play anymore, so now he’s going to really practice hard. So that’s an advantage.”

Injuries to Frazer McLaren (broken finger), Colton Orr (leg bone bruise) and Dave Bolland (groin) already complicate the situation, even though Carlyle expects Bolland to play again during the pre-season.

Even assuming Bolland is ready for the season opener, Clarkson’s suspension opens up a spot for someone like Trevor Smith, Troy Bodie or Carter Ashton.

“When somebody’s out of the lineup, there’s an opportunity for somebody else to fill that spot,” Carlyle said. “We have young kids that have had (an) extended number of games in the exhibition schedule here, and we’re going to continue to take a look at them.”

With Clarkson out, Carlyle acknowledged that the Leafs have a “shortage” of right-wingers. He pointed to players like Josh Leivo and Jamie Devane as possibilities, adding that he hadn’t asked Mason Raymond about playing the right side.

Raymond, who signed a US$1-million, one-year deal Monday after he went to camp on a professional tryout, said he played all three forward po-

sitions at times while with the Vancouver Canucks. The speedy winger’s versatility could prove valuable to the Leafs in the first month of the season.

“There’s advantages and disadvantages, I think, to both sides,” Raymond

said. “I don’t think it’s too much to adjust to. It’s a lot of communication between your teammates and yourself in your end on who’s the first guy back.

But I wouldn’t see that being a problem.”

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CRUISE NIGHT FINALE Organizers are hoping to get more than 600 vehicles at the season finale of Cruise Night in Red Deer on Thursday. The record so far this summer was 570 cars, says organizer Dave Burden. Cruise Night runs in the northeast parking lot at Parkland Mall from 6 to 9 p.m. Hundreds of classic car lovers show off their pride and joy. Cars will likely start arriving as early as 4 p.m., when the gates open. This week, there will be drag racing and other race vehicles on display, Burden said.

The weekly event puts hundreds of vintage vehicles on display, many of them lovingly restored.

Lowriders, Studebakers, Edsels, Corvettes and Chargers are just a few of the many cars and trucks that will be on display. On Thursday, there will be live music by Medisinal and food for sale from vendors and food trucks. Entry to the event is free but donations are welcome.

CASH RAISED FOR HEARTS A weekend ball hockey tournament raised more close to $10,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Although a final tally hasn’t been calculated, $9,500 gross was raised for the foundation at the ball tournament. It was the fifth annual Heartland Cup, hosted by World Class Contracting at their backyard rink on the Burnt Lake Trail, just of Hwy 11. Over the last four years, more than $25,000 has been raised from this event towards research, risk awareness and advocacy throughout Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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Craig and Lynn Clark’s summer home in Sylvan Lake is nothing like the non-winterized 80-year-old cabin that once sat on the site.

Now they have a new environmentallyfriendly house, thanks to Red Deer College and a group of partners.

Until recently, the Clarks’ aging cabin, with a couple of small additions, sat on a lot a couple of blocks from the lake.

“We’ve been thinking for years that it would be nice to build something that is going to be year-round instead of a couple of months in the summer,” said Craig Clark.

So Craig talked with his friend Gary Halvorson, RDC construction research liaison and carpentry teacher, about fixing the house.

“Gary was talking about this project with Red Deer College and we told them we want to put something here and things just kind of worked out.”

Photo by MURRAY CRAWFORD/Advocate staff Starting last spring, the college, in partLorne Erickson, Landmark Homes Red Deer general manager, gives a tour of an econership with numerous Central Alberta construction, home builder and oilfield friendly home Red Deer College students had a hand in building Tuesday. companies, began work on an approximately 1,850-square-foot eco friendly, two-storey, “We had the second-year students do the the students and they get into and have a three-bedroom and two-and-a-half bath- stairs.” blast. Anytime they don’t have to sit in a room home in Sylvan Lake.

They had hoped to have plumbing stu- classroom and listen to a lecture it is all Worth about $400,000 upon its comple- dents involved after the house was put on the better.” tion, the house features large triple-pane site, but they were unable to align schedOlds College is also pitching in. A group windows, a five-kilowatt solar panel and a ules. of students are landscaping the property in radon dissipation system.

“This is real time stuff,” said Halvorson. an environmentally friendly and sustainThroughout the construcable way. tion process, RDC students have Construction of the house is exbeen involved. Halvorson said 32 pected to wrap up sometime around helped build the house.

Christmas, or shortly thereafter.

Some parts of the house were “We love it,” said Clark. “We built at the college and then want something that is green and — GARY HALVORSON, RDC CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH economically correct for us. moved to Sylvan.

LIAISON AND CARPENTRY TEACHER The Clarks are paying fair mar“It’s neat to be involved.” ket value for the project.

Clark, who owns a small oil and “We had all of our first-year gas company in Calgary, said he students in May and June work on the “We’ve been taking lots of pictures and and his wife plan to use the home yearbeams, floors and the layout, which is part video and brought it into the classroom. round once it is complete. of their curriculum,” said Halvorson.

“Nothing beats hands-on learning for mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Work continues in bid to reduce bulk plant noise

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A high-pitched squeal, a screech, an annoying whine.

That’s how fed-up Penhold residents describe the noise coming from a nearby bulk sand plant.

The problem stems from a major expansion at the Custom Bulk Services plant last fall in an industrial area on the west edge of the town.

Neighbours also complain that the expanded plant has now boosted noisy truck traffic and the amount of dust, which leaves a white coat on their homes and vehicles.

“They just put in these auger-type things. When they start these up they just whine,” says one resident, who did not want her name used.

“It comes right through the walls and everything.”

Adding to the annoyance are the number of trucks going in an out of the plant, picking up sand for fracking.

They line up as early as 6 a.m., she said.

“To me, this is something that shouldn’t be in town.”

Another resident said she is selling her home because of the racket.

“I can’t do it anymore. It’s a high-pitched squeal and you have the whack, whack, whack of a belt.”

Custom Bulk Services president Myles Monea said the noise is connected with new bucket elevators that were put in last November as part of a $2.5-million expansion.

A housing was built around the equipment but that only caused echoing and did little to reduce the noise caused by belts and pulleys.

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Employees with Custom Bulk Services in Penhold work on top of storage units.

Alberta Culture Days about to get a lot busier

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deerians will have more opportunities than usual to celebrate Alberta Culture Days in 2013.

The city has been designated as one of five “celebration sites” in the province this year, meaning the Red Deer Arts Coun-

cil has received a $20,000 grant to put on events over three days spanning Friday through Sunday. In recent years, it has received only $5,000 to go towards events in the city.

“This is an exciting year because there’s so much going on,” said Twyla Joy Lapointe of The Hub on Ross, which is hosting an aboriginal showcase on Saturday and Sunday.

It will feature dance, drum and other

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musical performances throughout Saturday and two film screenings at the City Centre Stage on Sunday.

The showcase events, like all others over the weekend save a Friday night piano concert, are free to attend, although donations for the Red Deer College student food bank will be accepted on Sunday.

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PLANT: Changes reduce noise Since then, changes have been made to one of the elevators that has reduced the noise, and the plan is to make the same changes to the other two elevators in the next two to three weeks.

“You know you get a new piece of equipment and it doesn’t do what it needs to do so you have to go through a few things to find out what makes it tick.

“I think we found part of the solution, or a good solution, on one piece of equipment.

“Now we’ve got two other pieces of equipment we can actually work on and make it a little quieter.”

Monea doubts noise will be completely eliminated “but it will be a lot better.” The noise mostly becomes an issue when the wind is blowing towards town.

To reduce the aggravation to neighbours, the plant tries to keep operating hours between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., said Monea. But the plant is located in an industrial area and is permitted to operate 24/7, he added.

Mayor Dennis Cooper acknowledges the town has received a number of complaints about the plant and truck traffic and has been working with the company to resolve those issues.

“It’s not very loud, but it has whine to it and it has a tendency to be annoying,” said Cooper of the racket.

The town is working on creating a designated truck route to reduce some of the traffic concerns.

Dust has also been an issue for some residents and efforts continue to reduce that.

Air quality has been tested and meets all guidelines.

Since the plant is in an industrial area, there are no noise restrictions or curfews.

“The challenge is we have residential across the street from industrial.”

Cooper said the town is keeping an

eye on the situation. “We continue to go out there and monitor and listen to it.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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CULTURE: Other events Other events in the downtown over the weekend will be a dance extravaganza featuring many culture groups, heritage and public art displays and tours, a pop-up gallery show and sale and a sidewalk chalk art display on Saturday afternoon.

Attendees will also have the chance on Saturday to design their own photo frames to match a photograph from the Red Deer and District Archives’ collection or visit an art show and sale put on by retired teachers at Pioneer Lodge.

On Sunday, a curatorial talk and reception on the works of James Agrell will run at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.

Part of the Culture Days grant will go towards the arts in local schools, said Diana Anderson of the Red Deer Arts Council.

In addition, more than 1,000 Red Deer elementary students will be taking in performances of Tree House Youth Theatre’s I Met a Bully on the Hill at Red Deer College on Friday.

Other Central Alberta communities are hosting events on the weekend as well, and over the three days, all provincially-owned museums and historic sites across the province will offer admission free of charge.

In 2012, there were 1,200 events across 81 communities during Alberta Culture Days. The numbers are not quite as high this year, but Culture Minister Heather Klimchuk said there will still be something for everyone — from an Art of the Harvest event to “knit-bombing” in High River.

Klimchuk said she hopes Albertans will take advantage of the myriad of weekend events to try something new.

She said in past years, hands-on events have often proved the most popular, with people getting to try things like pottery or knitting.

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Natalie Minckler, executive director of the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, left, and Joan Donald, past chair of the Love of Children Golf Classic at the grand opening of the new Edmonton Oilers room in the pediatrics unit of the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

The room, known as the Oilers Suite, features iconic images from the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. Its designed to give sick kids who stay there a lift, a fun place to be in the midst of their pain says a release from the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.

And with promising harvests across the province, she said the weekend presents a good opportunity to visit farmers markets and to learn all that is produced in the province.

New this year is an Alberta Culture calendar app, available through iTunes. With the app, people will be able to search for events by location or genre, and a built-in GPS will guide people travelling to all the events in a particular area over the weekend.

Klimchuk also mentioned Alberta Culture’s Vine contest, which encourages Albertans to make six-second videos and upload them to the web where they talk about what culture means to

them. The contest runs until Monday; visit the Alberta Culture Days website for more information.

The winner will earn two tickets to a show at either Calgary or Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium, one family season pass to Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums, and a Culture Days prize package.

For a complete schedule of events in Red Deer, visit reddeerartscouncil. wordpress.com or the Red Deer Culture Days Facebook page.

For listings covering the whole province, visit culture.alberta.ca/culturedays. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

CENTRAL ALBERTA MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CANDIDATES

Alix Council (Elect five: council chooses mayor) *Christensen, Gordon *Fehr, Robert Nelson, Arlene *Peterson, Curt Soltermann, Vicki Widmann, Jody Louise Bashaw Mayor *Shantz, Penny** Council (Elect four. Nominations still open) *Gust, Bryan Bentley Mayor *Dickau, Joan Haarstad Petten, Linda Council (Elect four) *Howard, Basil (Butch) Davey, Pam Williams, Raymond Lemay, Robin Diamond, Richard *Knutson, Cliff Big Valley Council (Elect three; council chooses mayor) Johnson, Ken** *Knudson, Gail** *Miller, Lois** Blackfalds Mayor *Stol, Melodie Tutty, Wayne Council (Elect six, all acclaimed) Blauel, Nicole** *Olfert, Ray** *Poole, Richard** *Taylor, Will** *Wigmore, Dean** Wyndham, Lisa** Bowden Mayor *Stuart, Robb** Council (Elect six) *Church, Sheila** *Gamble, Sandy** Lane, Lloyd** *Milaney, Wayne** Webb, Paul** Wilson, Earl** Clive Council (Elect five) *Gillard, Anita** *Graden, Danielv *Henry, Luci** *Krochak, Beverly** Wieler, Marvin** Clearwater County (Elect seven; council chooses reeve) Division 1 Duncan, Jim** Division 2 *Wymenga, Dick Greenwood, Kyle Division 3 Maki, Curt** Division 4 Shipley,Chuck *Vandermeer,John Division 5 *Bryant, Bob Laing, Theresa Division 6 *Graham, Earl** Division 7 Oelhaupl, Dennis *Alexander, Pat Cuerrier, Richard Coronation (Elect five; council chooses mayor) Adams, Elizabeth *Alderdice, Brett Brigley, Garrett *Brigley, Jackie Cook, Shelley Danylyshen, Bernie *Danylyshen, Bonnie *Elliott, Dawna Griffiths, Keith Hillis, Russell Horkoff, Victoria Stannard, Mark Delburne Council (Elect five; council chooses mayor) Beard, Amy** *Dushanek, Darlene** Hogan, Judith** *Reckseidler, Rayv Wilson, Timv Donalda

Council (Elect three; council chooses mayor) Fox, Shane *Gartside, Bruce *Knudtson, Dan McKay, Paul Eckville Mayor Phillips, Laurie *Posti, Helen Council (Elect six) Byrne, Shaun Carde, Stuart Clark, Douglas *Ebden, Colleen Hallgren, Sandra *Kinley, Scott Meyers, Dwayne *See, Kevin *Van Dirstein, Andrew Elnora Council (Elect three; council chooses mayor) *Aellen, Robert Cloutier, Richard *Higginbottom, Louise Irwin, April Nelson, Leah Innisfail Mayor Spiller, Brian** Council (Elect six) Humble, Jim Bos, Doug Bates, Gavin *Taylor, Heather Kline, Jack Desjardins, Jodi *Kemball, Mark Churchill, Patt Rieberger, Danny City of Lacombe Mayor *Christie, Steve Creasey, Grant Council (Elect six) Armishaw, Wayne *Bouwsema, Peter Douglas, Sandy Harder, Grant Joy, Lisa *Konnik, Reuben McQuesten, Bill *Rempel, Wayne Ross, Chris Lacombe County (Elect seven, council chooses reeve) Division 1 Eggenschwiler, Ossie *McDermand, Rod Division 2 Holt, Stephen Jeglum, Tony *Knight, Brenda Division 3 Powell, David Shepherd, Barb Division 4 *Law, Paula ** Division 5 *Wigmore, Ken** Division 6 *Stephenson, Keith** Division 7 *Kreil, Dana** Mountain View County (Elect seven; council chooses reeve) Division 1 Buschert, Brent Sayer, Jeremy Division 2 *McKean, Patricia** Division 3 *Milne, Duncan** Division 4 *Beattie, Brucev Division 5 Aalbers, Angela** Division 6 Heck, Ken Vogel, Ron Division 7 Algra, Steve *Kemmere, Al

Grant, George Hovland, Roger King, Julia Kingsfield, Cory Sanchez, Sharolyn Sandstra, Phil Simituk, Ross *Sitter, Kathy Yargeau, Gary Yargeau, Micheal Walsh, Mike Ponoka Mayor Bonnett, Rick Gill, Doug Council (Elect six) Behm, Lonny Falkiner, Tim *Gulka, Loanna Lyon, Sandra McPherson, David Prediger, Carla Saunders, Craig Underhill, Teri Lynn Yaworski, Marc Ponoka County (Elect five; council chooses reeve) Division 1 Griffiths, Tom Liddle, Bryce *Svenningsen, Gordon Division 2 Bonnett, Gerald Emes, Curtis Hinkley, Gawney Jess, Lorrie Matejka, Mark Division 3 *Verheire, George Weir, Doug Division 4 Grutterink, Roland *McLauchlin, Paul Division 5 Hartford, Nancy**

Rocky Mountain House Mayor *Nash, Fred Bague, Jim Mizera, Sheila Council (Elect six) Burke, Tammy Kramer, Matthew Lange, Rudy *Symko, Bill Sugden, Randall Ullmann, Manfred *Verhesen, Donald Stettler Mayor *Richards, Dick** Council (Elect six) *Bachman, Darcy** Brown, William *Campbell, Allan *Fischer, Malcolm Jackson, Zachary Nolls, Sean Sernecky, Karen *Simons, Peter Smith, James Tebbe, Wayne *Wildeboer, Steven County of Stettler

Council (elect one in each of seven divisions, council chooses reeve) Ward 1 Schofer, John Stulberg, Les *Wilkie, Lawrence Ward 2 Grover, Dave *Schiffner, Terry Ward 3 Carey, Vic *Jackson, Greggory Ward 4 Gendre, Ernie *Chapman, Blake Ward 5 Nibourg, James** Ward 6 *Gendre, Joe Neitz, Guy Ward 7 *Nixon, Wayne** Sundre Mayor *Clews, Annette Leslie, Terrance Council (Elect six) *Funke, Cheri *Isaac, Paul *Jordan, Tony McFadden, Verna

Orr, Jodi *Thompson, Myron *Vardas, Chris Sylvan Lake Mayor McIntyre, Sean *Samson, Susan Starcheski, Melesa Council (Elect six) Chernoff, Megan Evans, Neil Everest, Charlie *Grimson, Rick Lust, Christine *Parsons, Graham Payne, David (Jas) *Plante, Dale Prete, Matt Sauvageau, Wendy Three Hills Mayor Timothy Shearlaw** Council (Elect six, all acclaimed) *Campbell, Al** Diack, Terry Ann** *Howe, Ronald** *Leo, Harold** *Nadeau, David** *Wiebe, Vernon**

Red Deer County Mayor *Wood, Jim** Division 1 *Massier, Philip** Division 2 Bota, Jean Marie Collins, Edward Langevin, Gary Schwartz, Robert Division 3 *Archibald, Penny Church, Don Schmidt, Darlene Division 4 *Hoar, David Huelsman, Connie Division 5 English, Rod *Lorenz, Richard Lougheed, Jim Division 6 Matejka, Joe-Anne Moore, Christine Rimbey Mayor *Ibbotson, Sheldon Pankiw, Rick Council (Elect four) Jaycox, Matthew Karroll, Dave Olsen, Eina *Payson, Paul *Rondeel, Gayle *Webb, Jack

Olds Mayor Baker, Art *Dahl, Judy Schultz, Shirley Council (Elect six. All acclaimed) *Bearchell, Wade** *Bennett, Debra** Durieux, Rudy** *Harper, Mary Jane** Overwater, Mary Anne** *Walsh, Harveyv Penhold Mayor *Cooper, Dennis Hoffman, Chad Klein, Heather Council (Elect six)

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LUANN Sept. 25 1962 — Anglo-Dutch giant Shell Oil pays $55 a share for Canadian Oil Companies and White Rose brand name. The $130-million sale scandal points up need for laws to govern inside trading.

1956 — Canadian Overseas Telephone Company (COTC), the British Post Office and American Telephone and Telegraph

open the first direct dial transatlantic calling service with an exchange of greetings between London, Ottawa and New York. The new $42-million cable from Oban, Scotland, jointly owned by the three firms, consists of two lines laid 30 km apart on the ocean floor.

1926 — William Lyon Mackenzie King is sworn in as prime minister and will serve until Aug. 7, 1930. He replaces Arthur Meighen who had been PM since June 29.

1926 — National Hockey League grants franchises to the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings.

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Frustrations boiling over from family’s unstable home

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Dear Annie: I have been married for two children and all the trials and trib15 years. My husband and I still live ulations of every couple. We are alunder the same roof (for convenience), most empty nesters. By my wife’s own but we have drifted our separate ways. admission, menopause was easy. She The problem is, our teenage son is an excellent cook. We eat good food cannot stand to be in the same room and get exercise, and both of us are in with his father. All they do is argue, decent shape. Dates are fun, and she is and my husband pouts like a baby, bot- a great travel partner. tom lip and all.

Here is the point of my letter: My I have asked our son to wife is everything a man try to ignore Dad in order to could want, including beaukeep the peace, but it is gettiful, sexy and passionate. ting worse.

I can barely keep up with This man, who wanted her passion. I have not done to have a child, has spent anything to deserve this. little time with our son over My character defects far the years. When I was workexceed hers. Why my wife ing and he had to watch our seems so perfect is beyond son, he would have his parme, but I am not complainents come over, and then he ing. Rather, I am amazingly and his father would leave, thankful. letting my mother-in-law This may not be Iowa, babysit. On weekends, he but it does feel like heaven.

MITCHELL managed never to be home.

— A Lucky and Appreciative & SUGAR Now that our son is older, Married Man my husband thinks he has Dear Lucky: Thank you a personal slave to do all so much for writing and letthe yard work and dishes ting our readers see that and put his stuff away when he comes some marriages are wonderful, and home. Also, he and Grandpa have no that partners can recognize and apprequalms about pointing out what this ciate what they have. kid does wrong, badgering him about Please show this to your wife and it and never mentioning the things he tell her you wrote it. (And any other does well. reader who wants to give that impresI have had it. I don’t want my son to sion can do so, as well.) grow up to be like his father.

Dear Annie: “Sensitive in the MidShould I stay here, or should I take west” deplored the table manners she my son and leave? — Fed Up in Penn- witnessed. sylvania Here’s my advice: Most executives Dear Fed Up: There is a lot going on and CEOs of successful companies do here. not ignore etiquette. They are unlikely You and your husband obviously to hire anyone who cannot show deno longer connect, and your son may cent manners, including those who use be acting out his frustrations with the vulgar language. situation. Dad has no idea how to comIf one wishes to continue through municate with his son. life in a low-paying job with no chance Neither you nor your son is hap- of advancement, by all means, thumb py with Dad. If the marriage is dead, your nose at etiquette. please stop hanging around the corpse.

Otherwise, parents (and individuYour son will benefit from an emotion- als with aspirations) should give some ally stable home. thought to their appearance and preSpeak with a lawyer before decid- sentation and insist on etiquette and ing which of you should move out. All its use. It shows respect for yourself of you would benefit from counseling, and others. — Burwell, Neb. and we hope you will consider it.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Dear Annie: Not every letter is about Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edia problem. I am the luckiest guy in the tors of the Ann Landers column. Please world. email your questions to anniesmailbox@ I am 60 years old. My wife is a little comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, younger. We will celebrate 35 years of c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, marriage this month, complete with Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You love the Will Smith, 45; Catherine Zeta-Jones, 44; Misweet smell of success headed your way. chael Douglas, 69 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: This is a highly An inner force is urging you to act daringly, dynamic day! The Universe is uniting the without hesitation. Your superiors and people in power are taking note of your Moon in Gemini with Mars in Leo hidden powers of self-assuredASTRO and Uranus in Aries. If you are ness.

DOYNA asking for an adventurous day, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): be careful what you are asking Bring on the light by inflicting for because you might as well motivation and a positive spirit get it, plentifully! There is a sense onto others today. You have the of drama, a sense of urgency and a hint of surprise in most of our endeavours. This day capability to turn everyone into a self-starter unveils itself just like opening Pandora’s Box. by pointing out the best everyone can bring to the table. Your baggage of knowledge is The revelation is a shock in itself!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birth- impressive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You know day, this is a mentally restless and active year for you. You will not likely sit in one place for precisely what the missing pieces are to the too long as your curiosity and your need to puzzle of your current conundrum. Your drivknow everything around you are sharper than ing force sees no obstacle in your way of a butcher’s knife. The sky will throw in a few long-term planning and you may take on a interesting developments to ensure you stay few detours before you reach to your final wide awake and stimulated throughout your destination.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your entire journey of discovery.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Once you put actions will pretty much be translated by your your mind into something, there is little that mate’s responses. When you relate to them, will stand in your way to stop you from ac- you also are ignited with the desire to run complishing it. Your go-getter spirit and your away somewhere far and unknown. You have devil-may-care attitude will make everyone’s a strong drive for adventure!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): While life that much more fun.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan a fam- others are possibly distracted with the ongoily trip somewhere close to the city. There ing circumstance of unpredictable events you, is a harmony that predominates among you on the other side, you still have your feet wellall and, deep down inside, you wish to make planted into the ground. You can help not these moments last till forever. The closer only yourself, but others as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An inner you are to your family, the more sheltered force will push you to be at your most daring you feel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Speak up self. Liberate your desires from your most inyour mind and the message will be delivered hibited fears. Let your individuality feed itself just as you will have intended. A group project from your eclectic ideas and the desire to or a team work will turn out to be more stimu- take on a few risks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): While evlating and self-motivating. It won’t be too hard eryone is looking for trouble out there you, on to engage everyone’s spirit into it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Great things your part, you seek a peaceful environment, come to those who wait. Your level of pa- but not without your personal share of fun! tience knows no boundaries and today, you Bring some interesting changes into your own will find yourself congratulating and patting on home.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndiyour back for investing your efforts so assiducated astrologer and columnist. Her column ously into an endeavour.

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On Saturday, November 9th, the Advocate, with the generous support of the local business community, will pay tribute to those who have answered Canada’s call in time of need by publishing a very special pictorial section honouring our veterans.

In Search of Pictures and Stories . . . of yourself, your family, loved ones or friends who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean ConÀict, Desert Storm, Afghanistan or any of Canada’s Peacekeeping Missions.

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Laying it all out on the table DIVORCE INSPIRES LAW OF LUCID’S FIRST EP, RESIDUE

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Some of the best songs spring from the ashes of broken relationships.

Just ask Alanis Morrisette, Adele — or, for that matter, Red Deer’s Jason Torwalt.

Torwalt, the lead singer of local progressive rock band Law of Lucid, poured his feelings about his divorce into song lyrics and the results can be heard on his band’s first EP, Residue, which is being launched on Saturday at The Vat. (The musical lineup also includes the bands Oldbury, The Well Witchers and Zoo Lion.)

The 33-year-old laughs when it’s suggested he’s following Morrisette’s lead of exorcising personal demons through music. “Yeah, you go through the same old s--- to find the answers right in front of you,” said Torwalt, who aimed to create honest music by “just laying it all out on the table.”

The singer maintains he didn’t have any particular concepts in mind when he penned the melodies and lyrics to the EP’s six tracks some three years ago: “I just wanted to write from the heart.”

The tumultuous, sometimes haunting tunes generated from the introspective writing sessions helped him to figure things out in his own life — and he hopes they will help listeners deal with their painful experiences, too.

“You can’t run away to fix your problems. You have to go deeper or nothing’s going to change,” said Torwalt.

While Law of Lucid — also made up of guitarist Jabin Binnendyk, keyboardist Nicholas Howells, drummer Danial ‘Ani Mal’ Devost, and bassist Mike Veenstra — performs some relationship-based songs on the EP, they’re not your standard three-minute pop tunes.

Torwalt said the group’s prog-rock music has been compared to Queen, David Bowie or Pink Floyd. This means some of the experimental songs are six to eight minutes long.

“I’m a purist,” said Torwalt, who couldn’t bear to create “chopped up and edited” short versions for radio play. He, therefore, hopes rock radio’s current preoccupation with classic music from the late 1960s and ’70s — which encompasses such epic tracks as Queen’s six-minute-suite, Bohemian Rhapsody — will help some of his longer tunes make it to air.

“If they play (Led Zeppelin’s) Kashmir, which is an eight-minute song, I don’t see why not.”

The EP’s title track recounts the aftermath of Torwalt’s divorce and “learning how to be free.”

Maybe We Can Really Live Again is one of the quieter, “more heartfelt” songs on the EP. “It’s about

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Law of Lucid launches its first EP, Residue, on Saturday, Sept. 28, at The Vat. Tickets to the 9 p.m. show are $10 from The Vat or 53rd Street Music, or $15 at the door. the loss of love,” said Torwalt, and the need to leave a relationship wishing each other well. “Whether we get back together again someday, with a new awareness, or whether we go on to live our own separate lives, we have to live again.”

Another Day, Another Age is a heavier rock song that came to Torwalt one day while he was driving.

He recalled he was working at a job he didn’t like at the time. “I realized, it’s all my choice. I was choosing to be there. Maybe it was time for a change, to make the most of these short moments we have.”

The former Red Deer College music student quit the job and put his faith entirely in music. Now Torwalt helps make ends meet by teaching guitar students. “All of us are deeply into music,” said the singer of other group members, who are mostly either teaching or working in the recording industry to

supplement their band incomes.

The pieces of Law of Lucid fell into place last January, when the band’s membership was firmed up. The group has since played at venues across the province, including Albert’s Own Independent Music Festival last month.

Early on, Torwalt said he pulled out a catalogue of songs he’d written over the past few years “to see if the guys were capable of doing it. ... The (songs) were all just sitting there, waiting for the right people.”

The resulting collaboration turned out to be “incredible.” Torwalt said, “You could see it in everybody’s eyes that we had something special here.”

And he believes listeners will hear it, too.

Tickets to the 9 p.m. show are $10 from The Vat or 53rd Street Music, or $15 at the door. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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TORONTO — Hours after winning the $30,000 Polaris music prize, the Montreal band Godspeed You! Black Emperor has lambasted Monday night’s awards gala.

The band did not attend the ceremony, but said in a statement posted on the website for their label, Constellation Records, that they strongly disagreed with the tenor of the event.

“Holding a gala during a time of austerity and normalized decline is a weird thing to do,” said the statement, which also said the band was “grateful” to receive the prize and “shy to complain.”

“Organizing a gala just so musicians can compete against each other for a novelty-sized cheque doesn’t serve the cause of righteous music at all.”

A spokesman for the band who took the stage Monday night said that Godspeed You! Black Emperor would be giving the prize money toward music education and instruments in Quebec prisons.

The band’s statement also took issue with the Polaris ceremony for asking Toyota to help pay for the gala “during a summer where the melting northern ice caps are live-streaming on the internet.” It said that “comes across as tone-deaf to the current horrifying malaise.”

Scion Canada — a division of Toyota Canada — was the presenting sponsor of this year’s Polaris.

The statement went on to say: “if the point of this prize and party is acknowledging music-labor performed in the name of something other than quick money, well then maybe the next celebration should happen in a cruddier hall, without the corporate banners and culture overlords.”

The band’s members rarely grant interviews or choose to speak about their music publicly.

They won the Polaris — given to the best Canadian album of the year — for Allelujah! Don’t Bend!

Ascend!

The record, a foursong movement that stands as the outfit’s first new album in 10 years, beat out a field that included Toronto newwave vets Metric, Calgary-reared pop twins Tegan and Sara and Montreal electronic duo Purity Ring.

The full statement can be seen at: http:// cstrecords.com/statement-from-godspeedyou-black-emperor-on-p olaris/ A spokesperson for the Polaris prize could not immediately be reached for comment.

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MONTREAL — Louise Archambault’s Gabrielle has been selected as Canada’s candidate in the best foreign-language film category at next year’s Oscars.

Telefilm Canada, which chairs the Oscar selection committee, made the announcement Tuesday.

Gabrielle traces the burgeoning independence of a young woman with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition marked by developmental delays and strong social personalities. It stars Gabrielle MarionRivard, who has Williams syndrome.

Finalists will be announced in January with five shortlisted films to be named by the end of that month. The 86th Academy Awards are on March 2. ”Over the last several years, Canada’s film industry has done our country proud, with three nominations for best foreign-language film three years running,” said Carolle Brabant, executive director

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Gabrielle has won over audiences internationally, and there’s no question that the Academy members will succumb to its charms as well.”

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BURNS Hazel ‘Deloyce’ Burns (nee Tolonen) passed away after a courageous battle against gallbladder cancer at the Red Deer Hospice Society on Friday, September 20, 2013.

She was born on October 11, 1938 in Bentley, Alberta to Toimi and Elsie Tolonen.

Deloyce is survived by her loving and devoted family, her husband Robert, son Brent and wife Barb and their children (Tori, Taron, Rylan, Zachary and Cale), daughter Drena, and son Lance and wife Amy and their children (Avery, Grayden and Maxton).

Deloyce was predeceased by her parents, Toimi and Elsie Tolonen and younger brother Rodney who is survived by his wife Nancy and their daughter Kathy Tolonen and Tom Smith and their children (Brittainy, Clayton and Payton).

A celebration of Deloyce’s life will be held at the Eckville Community Centre on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brain Allan officiating. If friends so desire, as an expression of sympathy, memorial tributes can be made to Withrow Gospel Mission, RR #2, Leslieville, Alberta, T0M 1H0 and the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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DOWNEY Robert (Bob) Brockie Downey passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 84 years. Bob is survived by his friend, Chris Vlachos; his brother, Ferg Downey (Donna); nieces and nephews, Lindsay (Melissa) Downey, Stacy Wasson, Katherine (Jim) Heisler, Patti (Ken) Gordon, and John (Carolyn) Downey, as well as many great-nephews and nieces.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Fergus Eugene and Katherine Belle Downey; brother, Jim; and sister-in-law, Lynn Downey. Bob was the original owner of Sterling Cleaners and Parkland Linens in Red Deer and was co-owner of Polo Cleaners in Va n c o u v e r. H e e n j o y e d extensive travelling and great times out at the family cottage at Gull Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Red Deer Funeral Home 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta.

Family and friends welcome.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

KAPITANIUK Winnie Kapitaniuk, daughter of Gordon and Nellie Wells, passed away September 14, 2013 in Edmonton. Winnie was predeceased by her father, Gordon Wells; and sister, Margaret Jones. The funeral was held September 21, 2013 in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cross Cancer Institute or Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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PILLING William Robert Allan (Bob) May 9, 1942 - Yorkton, SK Sept. 23, 2013 - Calgary, AB It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bob Pilling; a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, on M o n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 3 , 2013. Bob will be lovingly remembered for his generous spirit and unconditional love of his family. Always the patriarch, Sundays were often spent around the dinner table. Birthdays and holidays were a reason to celebrate.

Born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Bob spent his early childhood moving around Canada as the son of an Air Force pilot.

Later he attended the University of Saskatchewan where he met his future wife Mary Lou. It was there that they started a family and later moved to Brandon, Manitoba. In 1970, Bob accepted a position as Te r r i t o r i a l Tr e a s u r e r a n d moved his young family “North of 60” to Yellowknife, NWT. Next, his entrepreneurial spirit took him to Red Deer, Alberta where he started his own accounting firm. In 1993, Bob and Mary Lou moved to Calgary, thus beginning a successful career in the oil & gas industry. That year also marked the birth of the first of his seven grandchildren.

Retirement served him well; the purchase of an RV allowed Bob and Mary Lou the ability to travel extensively throughout North America.

His love of fine wines, fast cars and great weather led him to summers in the Okanagan where family was always welcome and encouraged to join him. Bob is survived by his children Laurel (Ryan), Brad (Melissa) and Dean (Lisa); grandchildren Jericho, Tesla, McKinley, Brendan, Ty, Ryley and Hunter; his brother Mike (Pat) and his e x t e n d e d f a m i l y, M y r n a , Rollie (Gloria), Lanny (Lynn), Allison, Michael (Sebastian), Mike, Amy and Alex; as well as many other relatives and good friends. Bob was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Lou and his parents Bill and Irene.

“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die” Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Calgary, AB), on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com In

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WRIGHT William Allen Aug. 7 1952 - Sept. 15, 2013 Bill was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident on September 15 at the age of 61. He was overseas near the city of Samara in Russia.

He is survived by his four children: Ken, Trevor (Nicole), Gavin and Gail Wright. As well as two Grandchildren Ryker Laybourne and Emma Rose Wright. Bill is also survived by his mother Jean Wright and his siblings: Nora Niddrie (Bill), Ian Wright, Elaine Knorr (Dean) as well as his nieces and nephews Billy, Denise, Nicholas and Katy. Bill was predeceased by his father Robert Wright and infant brother Neil. Bill will be forever remembered for his compassion and sense of humor. He was fearless in his drive to live life as he wanted and was determined to achieve as much as possible.

Though his life was taken far too soon, Bill had few regrets.

He travelled extensively on his motorcycle and befriended people across the globe. His loss will be felt keenly by those who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday September 27, 2013 at 11:00am at the Innisfail Legion. In honor of Bill’s extraordinary life, the family is asking for stories of Bill to be told during the service. If you have a tale to tell please let one of the family know or email the Heartland Funeral Home in Innisfail (ifh@telus.net) to let them know you are interested in speaking. Donations in his memory can be made to an Orphanage in Kiev that Bill held in very high regard.

Funds for the orphanage can be directed to the family and they will see the funds are appropriately distributed to the orphanage.

Arrangements entrusted to HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES, LTD., INNISFAIL Phone:403-227-0006 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

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ARMSTRONG George Robert “Bob” 1919 - 2013 Robert “Bob” Armstrong passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Rimbey Care Centre on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at the age of 94 years. Robert was born in Clive, Alberta on January 16, 1919 to George and Mary Armstrong. He grew up on the farm in the Clive area with his five brothers and three sisters. In 1940, Robert e n l i s t e d i n t h e a r m y. H e was a member of the 14th Regiment, Calgary Tanks.

On August 19, 1942, Robert was the driver/mechanic of a Churchill Class Tank, “Cougar”, and was captured at Dieppe.

He was liberated from Colditz in April of 1945. After the war ended, Robert married Clara (Helen) Seaville, they had eight children. They resided in Lacombe until 1964 where Robert farmed and worked at Miller’s International Service Station before moving to Bentley. In Bentley, Robert drove a school bus and worked at McKenzie’s service station. He was well known in Bentley area for his ability to fix small engines. Robert is survived by five daughters and three sons; Lorna Fisher (Dannie Willard) of Strathmore, Shirley Whitfield (Walter) of Wetaskiwin, Connie Gladwin ( E l v i n ) o f B e n t l e y, B e t t y Butcher (Tim Dodds) of Red Deer, Ronnie (Sharon Johnston) of Rimbey, David (Karen) of Olds, Joan Allen (Murray) of Calgary, and Mike (Brenda) o f R i m b e y. H e w i l l a l s o be lovingly remembered by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Robert is predeceased by his wife, Helen Armstrong (Seaville), and his five brothers and three sisters. Robert’s request was to be cremated.

Family and friends are invited to the Bentley Community Church, 4633 53 Avenue, Bentley, for a celebration of his life on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made directly to the Rimbey Care Centre Area 1, 5228 50 Avenue, Rimbey, Alberta, T0C 2J0.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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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.

JOIN OUR FAST GROWING TEAM!!

Competitive Wages, Benefits, Retirement and Saving Plan!

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to Provide own work truck Leadership and Supervisory skills- mentor and train crew Strong Computer Skills Operate 5000psi 10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells) Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment Tr a v e l t o a n d f r o m locations across Western Canada

REBEL METAL FABRICATORS DRAFTSPERSON

Immediate Opportunity.

This position is responsible for ABSA drawings & shop layout drawings for truck mounted vacuum systems using Autodesk Inventor.

Production Bonuses Comp. wages & benefits.

Long term employment Please email resume to hr@rebelvac.ca Or fax to: 403-314-2249

Restaurant/ Hotel

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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

820

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.

REQUIREMENTS: • •

• •

Va l i d 1 s t A i d , H 2 S , Driver’s License required!

Must be willing to submit pre access fit for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7 Ability to work in changing climate conditions

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

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.

DENNY’S IS NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE AVAIL. ON WEEKENDS. BENEFITS AFTER 6 MONTHS Apply in Person!!

EAST 40TH PUB

Looking for Part/Full Time BARTENDER/SERVER. Apply with resume to 3811 40 Ave, Red Deer GOLDEN DRAGON RESTAURANT HIRING Waitress & Dishwasher.

For application please call 403-348-0081 or apply with-in.

The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

Start your career!

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SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND

830

CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air

Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

KITCHEN HELPERS technology and requires an must have all necessary For (Thai Cuisine) Outside Sales Rep valid tickets for the position wage $12 hr. Please apply for our solutions driven being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced operators Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com fax 403-844-2148 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

810

EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS

requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided.

Apply in person with resume to: 4924 59 St. Red Deer, AB.

in person w/resume to: BLACKJACK LOUNGE #1, 6350 - 67 St. Phone/Fax: 403-347-2118

850

BRAATT CONST.

Of Red Deer is seeking exp’d. carpenters for the agricultural industry. Must have drivers license. Call Brad 403-588-8588

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

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.

MUCHO BURRITO TOO MUCH STUFF? $11.33/Hr - Cust Serv Let Classifieds EMAIL -MUCHOREDDEER help you sell it. @HOTMAIL.COM ELEMENTS is looking for 5 retail sales reps. selling EXP’D Siding installer with ORIGINAL Joe’s Restaurant & Bar is hiring season gift packages and truck & tools. New const. $100 per sq. We pay experienced Line Cooks, personal care products in comp. 403-347-2522 starting wage $13 - $16/hr Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. based on exper. We offer Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + F/T PAINTER bonus & comm. FT. No competitive wages with Commercial/Residential tips and a benefit package exp. req`d. Please email Experience required. elementsreddeer@gmail.com after 3 months. We also Vehicle required. have opportunities to move FLURRIES SHEEPSKIN Contact Drew at CCL up quickly! Please apply in is looking for 5 SALES 403-596-1829 person after 2:00 pm.

REPS, selling shoes & F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS apparel, at our Parkland Pho Thuy Duong - Good hours, home every Mall. 4747 67 St. Red Vietnamese Restaurant night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Deer. $12.10/hr. + bonus hiring F/T kitchen help.

Contractor must have truck & comm. F/T Position. No $12./hr. Open avail.. Eves. or van. Tools, supplies & exp. req’d. Email & weekends. Please drop ladders required. Training Flurriesrd@gmail.com resume at Bay #4, 5108 52 St. provided, no experience RED DER BINGO CENTRE SOAP Stories is seeking 5 needed. Apply to: IS NOW HIRING retail sales reps. Selling satjobs@shaw.ca CONSCESSION COOKS s o a p & b a t h p r o d u c t s .

2 positions avail. 35-40 $12.10 hr + bonus & com- FRAMING CREW WANTED hrs/wk. Exp. pref. Must be mission. Ft No exp. req`d. to frame two 1000 sq.ft.

18 yrs or older. Email: Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. cottages at Pine Lake. ognib@telus.net or apply Red Deer. email resume to Call Wayne MacKay in person to 4946 53 Ave. premierjobrd@gmail.com 403-352-5476

Oilfield

720

Trades

TAP HOUSE NORTH

(formerly Sam’s Cafe) is now taking applications for experienced SERVERS, BARTENDERS, DISHWASHERS AND COOKS. Bring resume to 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer

(2-4yrs experience)

Professionals 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

Night Supervisors

If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, • current driver’s abstract and current safety • certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lstouffer@1strateenergy.ca • • Please specify position when replying to this ad.

• 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

800

800

HSE ADVISOR

This position will monitor, coach, train and evaluate operational and employee performance related to industry safety and driving standards.

We are looking to Äll the position of

The successful candidate will be dependable and able to work accurately and efÄciently.

Candidates must be Åuent with Excel, Word and Microsoft OfÄce applications. Applicants should have experience in operating a multi-line telephone system and completing daily deposits.

Good oral, listening and written communication proÄciency, excellent interpersonal expertise, good organizational and time management skills are an essential part of this position. The successful applicant will enjoy a full compliment of company beneÄts as well as remuneration.

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

JEETS PLUMBING & HEATING 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice.

Competitive wages. Fax resume: 403-356-0244 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

LINE LOCATING ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Central Line Locating req’s a locator assistant. No experience necessary, willing to train. Must be physically fit. Working varied hours. Send resumes to: office@ centrallinelocating.com Fax 403-747-3535 Office: 403-747-3017 LOCAL certified trailer manufacturer looking to fill the following positions: Lead Frame Foreman Framer helpers with experience Journeyman Carpenters Carpenter helpers with experience General Tradesmen with experience in various aspects of construction industry.

Indoor, year-round work, top wages and top benefit packages.

Please email resume to inquiries@sheltersrus.ca or call Mike between the hours of 8AM-8PM Monday to Friday 587-679-3776 Local company looking for experienced residential and commercial service technician with current Alberta gas/plumbing ticket. Benefit package after 3 months, wages based on experience. Email: info@serviceplumbing.ca or fax to (403) 342-2025 LPS Crane Services is looking for: Journeyman Crane Operators, Boom Truck Operators and Apprentices. We are a growing company wanting hardworking motivated individuals who are looking for a safe, exciting career with opportunities to advance. We offer a competitive compensation package with Group Health and Dental benefits. Must 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

860

LIMO

WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING

F/T MEAT CUTTER

Competitive wages.

Apply in person or fax resume to 403-885-5231.

820

Apply by: Fax: (403) 341-3820 or in person at Downtown KFC 4834-53 St., Red Deer

or you can mail your resume to:

4301 Will Rogers Parkway, Ste 600 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Attention Gwen Yates

Oilfield

850

Trades

Micron Industries is a licensed inspection facility in Red Deer specializing in cryogenic tank repairs, currently seeking a Mechanic with HD, Hydraulic and Hose TRUE POWER ELECTRIC crimping experience. Must Requires have their own tools.

Weekdays 7:00 to 4:30.

QUALIFIED Excellent working conditions & benefits after JOURNEYMAN 3 months. Fax resume to 2rd and 4th yr.

(403) 346-2072 or email ELECTRICIANS admin@micronindustries. ca With Residential roughin exp. Competitive wages NEWCART & benefits.

CONTRACTING Fax resume to: (1993)LTD 403-314-5599 Is currently recruiting Wanted experienced only, pipefitter/apprentice, industrial preppers, paintexperienced ers and coaters for full time turnaround/shutdown positions. Also looking for a full time experienced personnel yard person with forklift for an upcoming ticket. Fax resume to turnaround project to start 403-346-0626 or email to work immediately. The nancy.hacoatings successful candidates @gmail.com must have experience or related experience in a WELDER REQUIRED similar field with the For shop position for blinding and de-blinding National Coil Tubing and buffing of vessels.

Manufacturing Company.

Newcart Contracting is Tig exp. REQUIRED. offering competitive 8-5:30. Some OT. 9 days on, wages and additional 5 days off. Shift negotiable. incentives for the duration Salary based on of the project. There are no experience & qualification. fly in/fly out for this project.

Email resume, complete This project is in a camp with references to: setting; therefore, no LOA dbraun@tenaris.com will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidates must have or willing to acquire the following safety tickets prior to the start date of Sept. 23 WELDERS WANTED • H2S Alive For Oilfield • Confined Space Manufacturing Facility • CSTS B PRESSURE When applying, please 2nd & 3rd Year Apprentice quote “ CAMP PROJECT We are looking for friendly, or LOA PROJECT” motivated, energetic, in the subject line. If you goal orientated team are interested in joining a players to join our fast growing industrial paced growing team! construction company, Vessel experience please forward a copy of is an asset. your resume, along with Please forward your the safety tickets resume to mentioned above with the Fax: 403-347-7867 attention of HR to: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com Truckers/ Failure to apply with the required documents or in Drivers the way specified by the CLASS 1 FLAT DECK employer, will not guaranDuane’s Trucking Ltd is tee an offer of employment seeking exp’d Class 1 drivers. Working knowlOWEN OIL TOOLS edge of load securement is Required Immediately crucial as we only transExperienced CNC port 53’ flat deck trailers Operators/Machinists and throughout the western Production Workers willing provinces (BC, AB, SK, to work various shifts. We MB) Successful candidate offer: RESPECT, Full will also be up to date with Benefit package and Federal HOS, have to competitive salary. have ability to maintain Please e-mail resume to LEGAL log books, be Jim Nowicki at polite, punctual and Jim.Nowicki@corelab.com courteous as well as respectful to company Shipper / Receiver equipment. We offer AES INDUSTRIAL steady year round work SUPPLIES LTD. with no lay offs, a company looking for an energetic/ enthusiastic individual for benefits package, competitive pay and achievable our receiving department. drivers incentive bonuses.

Fax resume to Please fax resume with a 403-342-0233 recent CDA to 403-784-2330 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 DRIVER req’d. for city & a daily basis) mechanically rural deliveries, must be inclined with working able to work alone and knowledge of the tools with others. Duties incl. used in the trade. Reliable driving, shipping/receiving transportation is also and customer service. req’d as there is no public Class 3 with air ticket and transit. Set Mon.-Fri. abstract is req’d. Drop 8:30-5:00 work week resume off at Weldco #11, (evenings, weekends, and 7491 49th Ave. or fax to holidays off). Competitive 403-346-1065. No phone pay, health benefits, and calls please. Only applistable year round work cants selected for an with no layoffs. Please fax interview will be contacted. resume to 403-784-2330 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.

Daytime, Evening, FT & PT Shifts Available

gwen.yates@oilstates.com

322210J1

850

DELIVERY DRIVERS

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO:

Stinger Wellhead offers a competitive salary & bonus structure along with a comprehensive benefit package.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Trades

KFC requires

321270I26

800

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

Restaurant/ Hotel

• Have or working toward NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) designation.

• Must have knowledge of common best practices for the oil and gas industry.

• Facilitator Certification/skills training appropriate to position.

• Must have and maintain a safe driving record as prescribed by company policy & insurance requirements.

• Class 3 driver’s license (minimum) with airbrake endorsement.

• Current H2S Alive (Enform).

• Oil and Gas industry Health and Safety Experience preferred.

at our Red Deer facility

Oilfield

Requires

Qualification Requirements:

RECEPTIONIST

Please e-mail resumes to jwinter@badgerinc.com.

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.

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

Stinger Wellhead (Red Deer Location) is accepting applications for an: Badger Daylighting LP. is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services.

850

Trades

Arrow Limousine.

Qualified local p/t drivers for eves/wknds. We will train. N/S vehicles. Drug testing mandatory. Patience a definite asset 403-346-0034 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds NEED experienced Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Part time weekdays.

Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743 WANTED: Exp’d driver with clean Class 1 license for Super B work in Central Alberta. F/T, benefits.

Fax resume and current driver’s abstract to 403-728-3902. or 746-5794 or email mrmike71@hotmail.com

880

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Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

320110I19

Oilfield

800

FALL START • •

Women in Trades Math and Science in the Trades • GED preparation Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

www.trican.ca

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life

NOW HIRING AT ALL LOCATIONS

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

in

...Join our Team!

UPPER FAIRVIEW Fairbanks Rd, Fir St. & Fox Cres.

ALSO

Scan to see Current Openings

Fairway Ave. & Freemont Cl.

317168H30

ALSO

WORLDWIDE KNOWLEDGE - LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Farrell Ave., Flagstaff Cl. & Fountain Dr. Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 D3

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CIRCULATION ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk (Reliable vehicle needed) CLEARVIEW AREA Carroll Cres. & Chappel Dr. area $519/mo DEER PARK AREA Douglas & Duston St. Area $557/mo.

EASTVIEW AREA 108 Papers $578/mo.

MICHENER AREA 134 Papers $793/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information

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

ANDERS AREA Abbott Close Allan St. Allan Close

Service Runner (Part Time)

Do You: - Want extra income - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week)

In the towns of:

Submit resume, indicating “Service Runner Position”, along with your drivers abstract immediately to: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com or mail to: Human Resources 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 or fax to: 403-341-4772

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the BOWER AREA WESTPARK AREA Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Isherwood Close Inglis Cres.

Iverson Close

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

LANCASTER AREA

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

SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres./ Stanhope Ave. VANIER AREA Visser St. Vanson Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

F/T or P/T Seamstress needed for busy alteration shop ASAP. Must have sewing exp. Please drop off resume to Gloria’s Alterations in Bower Mall.

FURNACE DUCT CLEANING TECH. Ground floor opportunity.

Good salary. 403-506-4822 GENERAL MAINTENANCE person req’d. Exp. a must.

Please email resume to: lsservices@live.com 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

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

Currently seeking RELIABLE newspaper carriers for morning delivery in WESTPARK & WESTLAKE AREAS Please call Quitcy at 403-314-4316

For afternoon delivery once per week

As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to delivery newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle is provided.

Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. or longer, and/or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. or longer

INGLEWOOD AREA

Long lose Law Close/ Lewis Close Langford Cres.

Addington Drive

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

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.

General labourers

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.

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

NEED SOMEONETO HANG X-MAS LIGHTS. Call 403-343-8387 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

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW AREA Cameron Cres. & Conners Cres. $180/mo.

ALSO Castle Cres., Clark Cres. & Crawford St. $141/mo.

CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA Crossley St., Connaught Cres. & Cooper Close area $192/mo.

DEERPARK AREA Denovan Cres., Dickenson Cres & Davison Dr. Area $201/mo.

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.

WAREHOUSE HELP WANTED For Oilfield Manufacturing Facility

JUNIOR WAREHOUSE/ SHIPPER & RECIEVER Experience and knowledge is an asset.

We are looking for friendly, motivated, energetic, goal orientated team players To join our fast paced growing team!

Please forward your resume by fax to 403-347-7867

WEEKEND dispatchers req’d. immediately.

Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written communication skills. Fax resume to 403-346-0295 WINDOW CLEANER Hours vary. Exp. pref.

Drivers license an asset.

Call 403-506-4822

1710

Household Furnishings

1720

BEDROOM SET, solid oak, bed, dresser w/mirror and high boy. $200.

403-357-9363 LOVESEAT, beige; 2 La-Z-Boy leather Chairs, beige; 1 chair & ottoman, red. $200 for everything.

403-346-4811 SMALL MICROWAVE OVEN $10.

2 DINING ROOM CHAIRS $30.

SMALL DESK $20.

SMALL DRESSER $20.

403-346-0674 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

Misc. for Sale

1760

8x8 SCREEN HOUSE - Dome Tent - New, never used. $50. 403-343-6044 ALLIED FLOATING TANK DE-ICER, 1500 Watt. $15.

W.P. Brown Speedy Sprayer Compressor.

For fish pond. $20.

403-340-1644 BROIL KING NATURAL GAS BBQ w/cover, $75.

COUCH/SOFA BED, clean & exc. cond. $125.

403-352-8811 DECK SET W/5 CHAIRS & TABLE w/GLASS TOP, $85.

8’ CACTUS, 25 yrs old, $50.

3 MATCHING WOOL ACCENT CARPETS, will sell separately, or $45 for all 3. (Valued at $400).

COMMERCIAL OFFICE CHAIR, good cond., $20.

403-352-8811 GUN STORAGE CABINET 80”h x 24”w x 10”d, $60.

COOEY 12 gauge shotgun, model 840, incl. case & 2 boxes of shells. $95.

BELL Express Vu Satellite Dish, 22” dual LBN, $45.

403-352-8811

WILL do Custom Baling.

JD round net or string wrap.

403-342-0891 or 340-9111

wegot

rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

Computers

1600

19” HP Computer Monitor $60 obo. 403-782-3847

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Firewood

1660

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

3030

Condos/ Townhouses

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 SYLVAN 2 bdrm. newly reno’d, private entrance, close to shopping, avail.

Oct. 1, 403-341-9974

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

3060

Suites

LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

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.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

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Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 SPLIT Dry Firewood. Delivery avail (403)845-8989

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4020

BENTLEY HOUSE FOR SALE, 4622 49 Ave. Ready for occupancy.

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MOBILE HOME PAD, in DEEP FREEZE, Frigidaire, TIMOTHY & Brome square smaller size. Good cond. bales, great for horses, ap- Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. $75. 587-273-2528 prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225 Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

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Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

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1100

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1330

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1372

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

2005 PONTIAC G6 GT, 3.5L, V6, 200HP, 4 spd auto, 4 dr, trifold sunroof, remote start, 81,832 km $8250.

403309-4255 or Picton82@shaw.ca

1993 BMW 323 iS 196,000 km. Like new.

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403-357-4848

2003 Ford Excursion 4X4, 7.3 L diesel, $16,888.

2005 TOYOTA Spyder MR2 Roadster, 64,527 kms., 5 spd, $16,888.

1997 DODGE Ram 1500 145,000 km. Manual, 4x4, gas, canopy. $6500 obo.

403-728-3161 or 304-4239

2003 HONDA Odyssey EX-L V6. Loaded.

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One owner. 189,000 kms.

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

2004 BMW X3 AWD, sunroof, 6 spd. $13,888.

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

2004 CHEV Avalanche 4x4 loaded $8000 obo SOLD

2007 LAND Rover Range Rover, 4X4, supercharged V-8, loaded, $33,888. 7652-50 Ave. Sport & Import

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2007 SATURN I0N auto, p. windows/doors, low mileage, only 54,000 kms, $7900 obo ***SOLD***

2006 COROLLA CE. exc. cond. 78,000. kims.

Offers. 403-392-5628

2007 SUBURBAN 1500 LT loaded, new tires. DVD, 103,000 km. 403-346-2608

2008 GMC Acadia SLE

2010 SILVERADO 1500 LTZ silver, 90,000.

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REDUCED $20,500 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 black with grey interior 4 cyl. 4 spd. Clean, great cond. 59,500 kms.

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2008 LAND ROVER SE LR 2, 4X4, sunroofs, $19888

2011 CARDINAL 38’.

Only used once. Top line. $56.000 obo. 403-347-5947

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2006 CRESTLINER Sport Fish SST. C/W 225 Evinrude Etec, elec. down riggers, 110 low ramce, all safety gear. Asking $50,600.

403-340-2535

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

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

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2010 CAMARO 1LT, sunroof, Synergy Green package, 29,638 kms., $23,888.

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28,000 km. $53,000 obo.

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2 Door, 84,202 km., 1 owner, great cond. Keyless entry, iPod aux. jack, cruise, a/c, p. windows, brand new battery. $10,200 obo 403-302-1138 (Red Deer)

2008 BMW 535xi $29,888 Sport & Import 403-348-8788

2010 CHEV Silverado 1500 LT 4X4, Z-71 $22,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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2005 AUDI S4 6 SPEED. Mint, 94,661 km.

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2008 BMW X5 3.0 $31,888 Sport & Import 403-348-8788

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

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2002 LEXUS SC 430 convertible/hardtop $14,888.

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2006 Range Rover Sport HSE $25,888 Sport & Import 7652 50 Ave 403-348-8788

2008 BMW X5 4.8i.

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

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 D5

Anticipation of Rouhani, Obama meeting fades

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Iran’s new president met with the French leader Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, but not with U.S. President Barack Obama, as Western nations explored whether conciliatory talk from the Middle Eastern leader offers a way out of the impasse over Iran’s nuclear program.

Anticipation of any brief but historic encounter between President Hasan Rouhani and Obama during the global meeting faded as U.S. senior officials said a meeting proved to be too complicated for the Iranians. The officials insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the decision publicly.

It would have been the first encounter between U.S. and Iranian leaders in 36 years.

Rouhani also did not attend Tuesday’s luncheon for world leaders hosted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Iran’s English-language Press TV said he skipped the event because alcohol was being served there. Iranian leaders have avoided past ceremonies because of the presence of alcohol, which is forbidden under Islamic law.

Rouhani was addressing the General Assembly later Tuesday afternoon. Obama spoke in the morning, and while Rouhani was not seen there, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif was in attendance.

Obama welcomed the new Iranian government’s pursuit of a “more moderate course,” saying it should offer the basis for a breakthrough in nuclear talks. “The roadblocks may prove to be too great, but I firmly believe the diplomatic path must be tested,”

Greenpeace activists charged with piracy

he said during his speech.

Hollande, speaking before his meeting with Rouhani, said he was open to dialogue with the recently elected leader, which he promised would be frank and direct. But he added that Rouhani’s conciliatory words must be backed by “concrete gestures” that show Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons.

“For 10 years, France has been saying Iran can absolutely benefit from a civilian nuclear program, but it cannot work toward obtaining a nuclear weapon,” Hollande told reporters.

It was the first meeting of French and Iranian presidents since 2005, when Jacques Chirac hosted Mohammad Khatami in Paris. Khatami was regarded as a reformer, and he opened a range of social and political freedoms in Iran that have been largely swept aside in recent years.

Since taking office, Rouhani has called for a new start in relations with the U.S. and declared that Iran is not seeking a nuclear weapon. Tehran has consistently said its nuclear program has only peaceful, civilian uses.

The U.S. has said all options are on the table, including a military strike, to thwart any attempt by Iran to have a nuclear weapon.

Iran’s foreign minister is expected to meet on Thursday with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and counterparts from the other permanent Security Council members, plus Germany, to discuss possibly reviving stalled negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

The possible diplomatic thaw is being watched warily by Israel, which has long sought tough punishment for Tehran in retaliation for its nuclear program.

Iranian deeds, not words, are the key to thawing relations: Harper OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he will encourage diplomatic efforts to settle the Iranian nuclear question, but he warns that Iran must be judged by deeds, not words.

U.S. President Barack Obama is reaching out to Iranian president Hasan Rouhani as a potential force for positive developments in the troubled relationship between Iran and the West.

Rouhani seems much more conciliatory in his comments about the situation.

Harper, for one, was not enthusiastic about the prospects of dealing with Iran.

“One will see,” he said during a news conference Tuesday with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “I certainly would not fault President Obama and our allies from trying, but my sincere advice would be when it comes to the government of Iran we should carefully monitor deeds far more than words.”

Paul Dewar, the NDP foreign affairs critic, said Harper is taking the wrong tack when it comes to Iran and should have responded to Iran’s moderate comments.

“As long as they are continuing to show that they are willing to change the way in which they have been behaving, I think it’s important that we all do our fair share,” Dewar said.

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MURMANSK, Russia — Russia’s top investigative agency said Tuesday it will prosecute Greenpeace activists on piracy charges for trying to climb onto an Arctic offshore drilling platform owned by the state-controlled gas company Gazprom.

The 30 activists from 18 countries — including Canada— were on a Greenpeace ship, the Arctic Sunrise, which was seized last week by the Russian Coast Guard. The ship was towed Tuesday into a small bay near Russia’s Arctic port of Murmansk.

The Investigative Committee, Russia’s main federal investigative agency, said its agents will question all those who took part in the protest and detain the “most active” of them on piracy charges.

Two Canadians are among those who could find themselves embroiled in the Russian legal system. Paul Ruzycki of Port Colborne, Ont., was serving as the ship’s chief mate when it was seized last Thursday.

A Canadian from Montreal whose name has not been released was also on board.

Piracy carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of 500,000 rubles, or about $16,200 Cdn.

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22

98

/24 cans 24 x 355 mL

works out to 0.96 per can

10

98 750 mL

Wolf Blass Yellow Label

8

98 750 mL

Monte Antico Toscana

19 98 8 16 10

assorted varieties 109543/109094/125454/ 679116/475269/384179

98

98

750 mL

750 mL

750 mL

Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec

J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc

498242

169568

bonus

bonus

50 mL

197804

bonus

Old Milwaukee beer

98

912834

Heineken beer

/12 bottles 12 x 330 mL 815673

108941

bonus

50 mL

50 mL

50 mL

with purchase

with purchase

with purchase

while quantities last

while quantities last

while quantities last

with purchase while quantities last

18

98

Rickard’s Taster’s beer pack

/12 bottles 12 x 341 mL 124401

large large

1.14 L

1.14 L

14

Aphrodisiaque beer

33

Budweiser or Bud Light beer

98

/6 bottles 6 x 341 mL

17 19 30 15 24 98

98

98

98

98

750 mL

750 mL

1.14 L

750 mL

1.14 L

Meiomi Belle Glos Pinot Noir

Absolut vodka

Famous Grouse scotch

Alberta Premium rye

Alberta vodka

921852

168609

200598

196443

197818

695693

99

/24 cans 8 x 355 mL

298593/ 731464

or 11.33 each / works out to 1.42 per can

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

Prices effective Wednesday, September 25 to Sunday, September 29, 2013 IN THIS AREA ONLY

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

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

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