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Municipal tax gap under fire RED DEER DOING BETTER THAN SOME AT CLOSING IT

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Many Alberta municipalities are treating their business sectors like a “cash cow,” says an advocacy group that represents small and mediumsized enterprises.

The Canadian Federation of Inde-

pendent Business says cities, towns and counties in the province are taxing commercial properties at a much higher rate than residential properties, and the disparity is growing. In 2003, it said, commercial landowners in municipalities with 5,000 or more people paid on average 1.62 times the taxes that residential owners do on property with the same assessed value.

Between then and last year, this “tax gap” increased by 53 per cent, to 2.48.

The CFIB calculates the tax gap for Alberta municipalities every year, with a focus on those with 5,000 or more people. It released its 2012 results on Wednesday.

These showed that Red Deer had a tax gap of 2.05 last year, which was the 42nd greatest difference among 86

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municipalities. The figure for the city has been declining steadily since 2008, when the local tax gap stood at 2.80.

“It’s been a concerted effort,” said Red Deer city manager Craig Curtis of the four-year decline. “Every year we’ve looked at this very carefully.”

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CIVIC ELECTION

City debt slightly lower at $199.1M

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

Entrants to the programs will have to hold a diploma or degree already, or have field experience.

“This is intended for, say, somebody who’s got a bachelor of arts degree and they’re finding themselves underemployed, and they can now layer over top of that a business certificate so they can leverage the creative and critical thinking that comes out of the arts programming combined with specific knowledge about international business to become a very powerful combination,” said Brad Donaldson, vice president, academic at RDC.

Debt has become a hot topic during this year’s municipal election campaign, raising questions on how much Red Deer owes.

A city press release, dated April 15, 2013, said the debt at the time was $206 million and the projected yearend debt was $241 million.

However, updated figures from Red Deer city manager Craig Curtis this week say that as of June 30 of this year, the city’s debt was $199.1 million.

“It’s slightly lower than it was in our financial statements at the end of last year when it was $206 million,” said Curtis, adding an updated projection will be a part of the 10-year capital budget that is presented in November.

While that projection hasn’t been completed yet, Curtis said the city’s debt as a percentage of its debt limit is projected to be lower than it was last year, when it was 46 per cent.

“I can tell you it will be lower than last year because our debt is not likely to be as high.”

That $199.1 million was the same number that mayoral candidate Cindy Jefferies mentioned when asked about the debt during the Tuesday forum hosted by Red Deer College.

Some candidates have cited the projection instead of the current debt when asked about it during the campaign.

Mayoral candidate Chad Mason referenced the projection during the Oct. 2 forum. Similarly David Helm, a Red Deer First council candidate, used the same forum to say the debt was a quarter of a billion dollars. A post on Mason’s website from Oct. 2 says the city’s debt is $258 million.

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Showing dogged determination, Tanner Hanvold along with his Lindsay Thurber Raider Junior football teammates push the heavy sled during practice Wednesday. The Junior Raiders will hit the gridiron again this weekend as they take on the Hunting Hills Junior Lighting at Great Chief park at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Senior Raiders Football squad will see action against the Notre Dame Cougars tonight at Great Chief Park starting at 7 p.m.

RDC to offer graduate certificate programs

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Starting next fall, Red Deer College will offer programs for university and college graduates looking for some specialization or more skills to add to their repertoires.

Popular in Ontario, college graduate certificate programs offer another year of study to grads in areas ranging from victimology to the creation of web applications for mobile computing.

About 20 per cent of all enrolment in Ontario colleges is in graduate certificate programs, which typically run between eight and 12 months of study

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and include a co-op period of practical work experience.

A certificate program in international business will be the first local offering.

Academic program development manager Nancy Batty said the hope will be to add two more programs in 2015 and more in future years — advanced film and television, autism and behavioural science, and alternative dispute resolution are examples of prospective programs that could be added down the line.

Red Deer College will be the first school in Alberta to offer this type of post-grad certificate programming, according to Batty.

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BRIEFS Fire erupts in chemistry lab at Canadian University College Seven Lacombe firefighters were treated for eye irritation and breathing discomfort after responding to a fire in the chemistry lab at Canadian University College on Tuesday night.

Lacombe firefighters and supporting units from Bentley and Blackfalds were able to contain the fire and evacuate the building.

No injuries were reported by college students or staff.

During the fire, chemicals in the lab reacted to the heat and fire. Firefighters were treated at the scene by EMS and as a precaution were transported to Lacombe Hospital by EMS. All members were released from hospital later that night.

Once the fire was extinguished, City of Red Deer and Nova Chemical hazardous materials teams reentered the building to ensure there was no further risk of a chemical release or fire.

The cause of the fire and the estimated damage remain under investigation.

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Drugs seized, woman arrested during raid on West Park residence Red Deer City RCMP have arrested one woman and seized an undisclosed amount of drugs after a search warrant was executed on Wednesday.

Police have received complaints of people coming and going at all hours from a residence in West Park.

According to Sgt. Tom Kalis, police received a tip on Tuesday and were able to issue a search warrant.

“This has been a problem in the neighbourhood for a couple years now,” Kalis said.

Two adults live alone in the residence.

The name of the woman in custody and more information of the type and amount of drugs seized will be issued at a later date.

Kalis urged all members of the public who notice a high level of suspicious traffic in their neighbourhoods, with visitors spending short periods of time at certain houses, to call RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

“When there is suspected drug dealing going on in a residential neighbourhood, that’s a big concern for us. We’ll treat that as priority.”

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TAXES: Ponoka County had greatest gap at 6.40 Curtis said it’s important that the city ensure its business tax structure is fair, relative to other municipalities.

“We generally compare ourselves with Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Edmonton and Calgary, and they’re all significantly higher,” he pointed out.

“When we were at 2.80, we were one of the higher ones.”

Curtis pointed out that in 2011 Red Deer was ranked by the CFIB as one of Canada’s top entrepreneurial cities, with municipal taxes one of the criteria considered.

There are reasons why businesses face higher property taxes than residential landowners, he said.

Commercial property generates income, and businesses are also able to deduct property taxes as a business expense when calculating their income taxes.

Among Alberta municipalities with 5,000 or more people, Ponoka County had the greatest tax gap at 6.40, with Mountain View County 11th (4.10), County of Stettler 21st (3.06), Red Deer County 25th (2.96), Clearwater County 29th (2.70), Lacombe County 44th (2.02), Sylvan Lake 47th (1.86), Olds 74th (1.37), Blackfalds 76th (1.36), Stettler 75th (1.36), Ponoka 77th (1.31), Lacombe 79th (1.28), Innisfail 81st (1.24) and Rocky Mountain House was tied at 84th with commercial and residential rates that were equal.

A call by the Advocate to Ponoka County resulted in a subsequent message from Charlie Cutforth, the county’s chief administrative officer. But his comments could not be obtained before press time.

However, Cutforth has previously explained that his rural municipality is required by law to link its

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The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Red Deer got some unexpected support from Shrek on Wednesday during a free barbecue outside their offices at the corner of 59 St. and Gaetz Ave. Courtney Becks, under the Shrek mask, stopped in for a free hot dog offered up by volunteers and then proceeded to bring in other hungry drivers heading along Gaetz Ave. The Heart and Stroke Foundation held the free barbecue to thank the community and their volunteers.

Alberta to honour flood heroes

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta is looking for some flood heroes.

Premier Alison Redford says her government wants to recognize those who went above and beyond the call to help during the June floods that devastated parts of southern Alberta.

Anyone with a story to tell about local officials, public servants or neighbours who stepped up with non-residential property tax rate to the linear rate it charges the oil and gas industry — a sector that places a great deal of pressure on local infrastructure that must be paid for. He has also pointed out that Ponoka County has one of the lowest residential tax rates in the province, which also increases the size of its tax gap.

The average tax gap for the 86 municipalities in 2012 was 2.48, up from 2.42 the previous year.

“Thankfully, there was some improvement in the tax gaps for many cities in 2012,” said Richard Truscott, the CFIB’s Alberta director. “In most cases, however, it was likely the result of changes in the assessment base rather than a conscious tax policy decision by the local government.

“We plan to work with new city councils from across the province to create firm plans to close the property tax gap.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

extraordinary efforts can submit it online to the government website.

Starting next year those heroes will be recognized in their communities.

Details on how they will be recognized will be rolled out in the coming months.

The floods forced tens of thousands to flee their homes in and around High River and Calgary, and caused billions of dollars in damage to roads, homes, bridges and businesses. fund capital projects, since the municipalities are required to balance operating budgets. The difference between the projection and the actual debt the city is based on when certain debentures come out.

“Debt fluctuates depending on when we might actually take out a debenture,” said Curtis.

The largest projects have related to the water and sewer utilities and the expansion of the two plants.

Sixty-eight per cent of the debt is supported through utility rates and 32 per cent is tax supported.

Dean Krecji, Red Deer chief financial officer, said the city’s debt service in 2012 was $22.6 million in principal and interest. When it does borrow for capital projects, that money comes from the Alberta Capital Finance Authority. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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COLLEGE: Course content ‘very targeted and specific’

In a phone interview on Monday, Mason said he got the $258 million from an article posted on the Red Deer Express site, which in fact was a letter to the editor from Red Deer First candidate Calvin GouletJones published on Jan. 16, 2013.

Dennis Trepanier, also a mayoral candidate, says on his website that the debt is at $241 million. He said he got the number from the city’s website. At the Tuesday forum, he also referred to the debt as a quarter of a billion dollars.

The outlier from the forum at the Golden Circle was Lloyd Johnson, a first-time candidate. During the forum, he said the city’s debt was at $284 million.

However, he said in a phone interview this week that he misspoke and was referring to the city’s capital expenditures.

“My focus was on the capital expenditure forecast and that’s where my wording got wrong,” said Johnson, adding he should have said $241 million.

The city’s debt has only ever been attached to

The business program will consist of 10 courses and likely run on a 10-month schedule, with a twomonth practicum that can be added on.

“We hope to work closely with government partners, with local industry and business, with Access Prosperity, which is here on campus, to provide expertise to augment the faculty expertise that we have here currently in the Donald School of Business,” said Batty.

Donaldson said the college would likely be hiring staff for the programs, in the form of course-specific lecturers or full-time faculty. He said course content would be “very targeted and specific” and future offerings would match the needs present in the community or certain sectors.

He said approximately 20 students would be accepted to the program in its first year, with applications likely being accepted starting in February or March of 2014. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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Candidates discuss infrastructure spending

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF Four of the five candidates running for Red Deer’s mayor position discussed how they would ensure infrastructure and other dollars from both the provincial and federal governments are channeled into the city during the all-candidates Construction, Development and Real Estate forum on Wednesday evening.

For Cindy Jefferies it’s one of the key reasons she’s running for mayor.

“Advocating on behalf of our city for funds from the provincial and federal government is important work . . . Good working relationships are the starting point for that,” she told the crowd of about 150 gathered at the Red Deer Lodge.

Jefferies noted how she had been elected to the board of directors for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association in 2010 and travelled to Ottawa on an advocacy tour during her term.

MAYORAL FORUM “I learned so much about how lobbying for your constituents works,” she said.

“As well, during my time on the school board we advocated for the renovation of Lindsay Thurber and the construction of new schools. It was hard work. We figured out the best way to do it and who we needed to talk to in order to open those doors and make it happen so that experience is there.”

Chad Mason said he’d do his best to lobby the two governments and secure more grants.

The key to locking down government dollars for Tara Veer stems from Red Deer’s image and branding it as not just the third largest city in Alberta but the “city of choice.”

Veer is proposing the establishment of a “contingent of Red Deer ambassadors comprised of representatives from business, industry, social , culture and amateur sports sectors and communities entities

such as Red Deer College and the Westener and other not for profits.”

This contingent would “actively engage other orders of government and potential corporate sponsors by presenting compelling reasons as to why Red Deer needs to be prioritized for infrastructure dollars.”

Dennis Trepanier said it’s important to set city priorities first and then seek out grant money.

“Personally, I want to go for anything that will help us with our safety and security. I’ve mentioned before the Alert program is an awesome thing, working with CSIS and the RCMP. If we can get the government to pitch in on those kind of initiatives, then we’ll really do something with crime in the city.”

The candidates also talked about the temporary worker program, delved into future uses for Michener land and debated the value in the city’s

land bank program.

Trepanier said he believes the land bank — started in 1962 to allow the city to fund, develop and market new industrial, commercial and residential land — will need to be phased out down the road.

“It has to be fair play for all.

There’s been talk about small developers not being able to get in without the land bank but if we can work with private industry, I’m sure we can set some policies and rules that allow them in,” he said.

“It has served its purpose and it’s time to move on.”

Jefferies supported the land bank, noting it is self sustaining and an important source of income for Red Deer.

Mason said that as Red Deer grows, more people will need a place to live and the land bank system is valuable when it comes to serving that need.

Meanwhile Veer explained that she while disagreed on principle with the city being in direct competition with the private sector, the land bank is necessary given the current

size of Red Deer in order to “secure greater opportunities on lot draws” for home builders. That may change over time, she said, as the city expands and other developers express new interests.

“That being said, I do not support the current policy for the city to be able to bid up to an additional 10 per cent above market value on land purchases as I think this is contrary to market principles, puts the city at an unfair advantage . . . and could have the unintended consequence of inflating both local lot pricing and existing housing stock.”

Candidate William Horn was in attendance for the beginning of the forum but left soon after as he did not receive notice via email of the event and was not prepared.

Candidates will be taking another kick at the can tackling city issues tonight at the Harvest Centre for a health forum hosted by the Red Deer Primary Care Network. The forum runs from 7 to 9 p.m. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate. com

Council hopefuls grilled on construction

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The questions might have been more revealing than the answers at Wednesday’s council candidate election forum at the Red Deer Lodge.

Twenty-eight of the 30 people vying for eight seats on Red Deer city council responded to questions related to construction, development and real estate that had been prepared in advance by members of several industry associations. And those questions alluded to concerns about rising building permit fees, delays in receiving municipal approval for developments, the timely release of bid information for city projects, and non-refundable deposits for city tenders.

Organized by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association — Central Alberta, the Central Alberta Realtors Association, the Red Deer Construction Association and the Urban Development Institute of Alberta, the forum saw each candidate given one of seven questions that they had received earlier.

Incumbent councillor Frank Wong said airing concerns at the forum was a good way to get them to the attention of city staff, including city manager Craig Curtis. “Mr. Curtis is here, and he’ll be hearing all of these complaints and he will bring it back to administration.”

Paul Harris, another incumbent, agreed that the questions highlighted the existence of problems.

“There appears to be a very consistent communication challenge that we have between the construction and development industry, and administration and council.”

Candidate Victor Mobley also remarked on the discontent. “The questions seemed like they were a little bit harsh against the current administration.”

He said collaboration is needed to move forward, a suggestion that several other candidates agreed with. “We need to share information,” said Lawrence Lee. “We need to be at the table and we need to respond to the changing needs of an infrastructure that is rapidly expanding.”

Ken Johnston said there is an opportunity to create a “service culture” between industry and the city.

He’d like to see construction and development associations and their members sit down with city officials and “hammer something out that makes sense.”

A number of candidates, including Mobley, Dan McKenna, Dawna Morey and Troy Wavrecan, pledged to raise industry concerns if elected to council.

The council candidates were all asked for their views on Red Deer’s land bank, through which the city develops and sells serviced residential and industrial lots, in competition with private developers.

Almost all of the candidates expressed support for the system. Incumbent Dianne Wyntjes said the land bank gives small developers and builders a better chance to participate in the industry. And it’s a good non-tax source of revenues.

Darren Young said the system allows the city to set the standard for development, and Serge Gingras added that it promotes timely development and is a way for the city to manage growth.

Harris said the land bank is also a way for the city to introduce new types of housing that private developers might not.

Among those who spoke out against the land bank was Terry Balgobin, who doesn’t think the city should compete against private industry.

“The reason that a city exists, and a municipality exists, is to create an infrastructure so free enterprise can thrive.”

Incumbent Buck Buchanan said he understands why some would oppose the city competing against private companies, but pointed out that the city competes in other areas.

Other candidates for council who took part in the forum were Jerry Anderson. Bettylyn Baker, Bob Bevins, Matt Chapin, Stephen Coop, Gary Didrikson, David Helm, Lloyd Johnson, Tim Lasiuta, incumbent Lynne Mulder, Janella Spearing, Jonathan Wieler and Calvin Yzerman.

Dennis Moffat and Ben Ordman were absent. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Putting Red Deer first An election pamphlet from Red Deer First does exactly what these kinds of leaflets are designed to do: elicit discussion. And a question: Are you kidding?

The pamphlet lists its candidates on one side with a nice group photo. The other side suggests it’s time for “serious change” on city council.

Red Deerians are asked to consider the cost of “no GREG change” with NEIMAN a list of recent capital expenses and a tally of the city’s debt, intending to convince voters that these expenses are bad for the city.

Wrong, wrong.

They list $750,000 to repaint the city’s iconic water tower. This was the first repainting since the tower was built in 1958. Maintenance needed to be done and $750,000 is what it cost.

The painting, and removal of rust spots, mean the job won’t need to be done for as many as 50 more years.

And yes, the tower is significant part of our water delivery system. Averaged out over 50 years, that’s an annual cost of $15,000 to help ensure quality water delivery to a large portion of the city.

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Is someone suggesting there was some kind of fraud involved in the project, or that it was unnecessary? Are you kidding?

There is also the favourite whipping boy of budget hawks, moving the civic yards out of the downtown, for $120 million.

If Red Deer First can be specific about where there was deliberate waste, let’s hear it. But moving the civic yards away from the downtown riverbank was not just an expense; it was the opening of a once-in-forever opportunity to gain an asset worth many hundreds of millions.

Gaining a development property of that size, with still-natural riverfront, in the city’s downtown core, is like finding a diamond the size of a baseball at one of our canoe launches.

The Ross Street and Taylor Drive rebuild at $17 million made the list. I have my own quibbles with the Ross and Taylor project; it is the downtown’s most pedestrian-unfriendly intersection. It gives virtually no pedestrian link to the keystone Riverlands area.

But at some point, you have to trust the engineers that there is a plan for the area that includes walkers in the phenomenal growth that area is about to see.

Absent from the list is the millions already spent on the North Connector ring road and bridge. Oh, there it is, hidden in our $241-million debt. That made the pamphlet’s list. (In fact, as of June 30 the city’s debt was $199.1 million, not $241 million.)

Let’s get serious here. There are but a handful of transportation corridors that handle the flow of money that keeps the Canadian economy running.

One is Toronto’s Yonge Street. The Trans-Canada Hwy, particularly as it approaches Vancouver, is another.

The central portion of Hwy 2 is on that scale.

The highway and the adjacent rail line is a river of money. Red Deer, and our partner counties, straddle that river and would starve without access to it.

Money attracts people. Red Deer has grown almost 300 per cent in my time here. It will be 20 to 30 per cent larger than it is today sooner than some may think.

What does a city of 130,000 get? A full university, for one thing — they are a very stable producer of residential taxes and consumer activity, and a lot of cities would love to have one.

We get an airport worthy of the name, with regular flights all over this part of the continent — perhaps even the funhouse of Las Vegas, or the winter retreats in Arizona.

We get recreation facilities that can stage provincial and national events.

We get a performance stage large enough to carry major touring shows.

All big revenue producers.

A city grows on three pillars: industry, education and tourism potential.

If one of these is ailing, the whole city gets sick. Just look at the bankrupt cities in the U.S. that have lost their industrial base.

Red Deer has all three bases covered. We are a manufacturing and service centre for the energy and agricultural industries. We have a college with a vision for the future. We stage a long list of major festivals (which sometimes shut downtown streets).

And we have a natural resource along our river that other cities could only dream of.

None of this moves forward without smooth access to that river of money.

We will grow 20 to 30 per cent in the coming decades, but we will not grow our footprint by that degree. That’s because we spent $120 million getting the city yards out of the way, to open up profits and opportunity to come right at our core.

The cost of “no change?” You’ve got to be kidding. It’s an investment in huge change.

Looking at the experience of other cities, I’ve concluded you can’t really manage growth. It happens on its own, because of location and opportunity.

But there are more ways to deal badly with growth than to deal well with it.

Failing to invest when opportunity knocks is to deal badly with growth.

Red Deer has done that in the past, and that failure came back to bite us.

I don’t think the Red Deer First election pamphlet puts Red Deer first at all.

Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lacombe waste plans need scrutiny To the citizens of Lacombe: After the public consultation process undertaken by the City of Lacombe this summer, the following are the new recommendations made by administration to the council for their consideration: ● That the current mix of receptacle types within the community be maintained, with new subdivisions receiving rollout bins. We understand that this means where there are now back alley dumpsters, those will remain; where there are rollouts, those will remain. ● That council direct administration to implement a curbside blue box recycling program in all residential areas of the city on a weekly pickup schedule. ● That council direct administration to modify the current Wolf Creek Recycle Depot to allow for single stream recycling. ● That council direct administration to restrict the hours of operation at the Wolf Creek Recycle Depot to Monday to Friday, 8: a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ● That council direct administration to modify the monthly collection rates for both commercial and residential service to reflect the modified service, by increasing residential collection rates by $2.90 per month and commercial rates by $1.50 per month for biweekly collection and $3 per month for weekly collection. ● That administration conduct a request for proposal process to retain a third party contractor to dispose of material collected from the green bins, that administration purchase an additional 10 green bins per year, for five years, and the cost of these services be funded through a combination of rate increases and reserve transfers. At this time, only grass clippings, leaves and garden waste will be allowed in the green bins.

More detailed information on these recommendations can be found online at lacombe.ca in agenda reports, memos 1,2,3 and 4 of the Sept. 15, 2013, meeting agenda, under Solid Waste Roadmap — Consultation Process.

There are two concerns with these recommendations: ● Blue box recycling program should have pickup in the back alley, where there are alleys. This was piloted in the further public consultation process. ● Wolf Creek Recycle Depot hours need to extend into the evenings and include weekends.

If you agree, or disagree, with these recommendations, Now is the time to let the mayor and council members know your thoughts. It is planned that these recommendations will be voted on by council at the next meeting on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.

Let’s be there to see how council votes after a five-month public consultation process, to reflect the wishes of Lacombe residents.

Louise Pickett Margaret Garrett Lacombe

Don’t make me look at dead animals There are people who hunt and kill animals. That is their choice whether I agree with it or not, but I do not feel that I should be subjected to viewing a picture of the dead animal that they killed when I open your newspaper (Bob Scammell column, Page B1, Thursday, Oct. 4).

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I turn the page and there is the picture. There is no way for me to avoid seeing it and it upsets me every time this happens.

You do not post photographs of dead people killed by people, so please do not post photographs of dead animals killed by people.

Dale Latam Red Deer

Election signs distract drivers In recent months, distracted driving has become a major issue all across Canada — and so it should be!

I find it both distracting and very, very upsetting that those who claim such concern over accidents and incidents caused by a hundred forms of distracted driving have stood by and seen hundreds of election signs and boards placed along most of our major roads ... and said nothing!

The signs have obviously no other intent than to draw drivers’ attention. Watching — and attempting to read — those signs deliberately and knowingly takes a driver’s eyes and attention from the road!

If provincial authorities who are so diligent as to enact distracted driving legislation do not — and will not — take action to ban roadside signing such as these elections signs, then our own city authorities must pass bylaws to do so!

Andrew C. Moffat Red Deer

Vandals show little care, education I was saddened to arrive at Red Deer’s Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery recently, going to pay respect to my mother and her family (the pioneers who built

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this city and fought for our freedom) to find it vandalized and trashed.

What does this say about our future? The cowardly act shows lack of respect for our/my family members, living and passed on, a lack of respect for our community and its history, and a lack of self-respect among the culprits that have nothing better to do with their lives.

My family, the Hermarys, who lay at rest in this cemetery, were founding members of one of the school boards. They believed that the foundation for a respectful society was through the education of our children.

Has our current system let my forefathers down by not teaching local history so our children understand and appreciate their contributions and inspire them to play a role in this?

To the vandals: go to school and show some respect for yourselves and your community.

Perhaps someone can read this letter to them.

Sue Nielsen Calgary

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Protesters wear foam “pipelines” as they demonstrate outside the convention center where the National Energy Board hearings on the Enbridge pipeline are taking place in Montreal on Wednesday.

Police force shaken by arrest of ex-officer

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief said Wednesday the force had no inkling one of their high-profile investigators was allegedly trading sensitive police secrets to organized crime.

Using the terms “shocked” and “disgusted”, Marc Parent told a news conference the force had been badly shaken by the arrest of former organized crime investigator Benoit Roberge last Saturday.

When he was stopped he was allegedly in the company of an individual linked to the Hells Angels crime gang.

Montreal police brass had no idea Quebec provincial police were investigating Roberge, who retired this past August.

“There are colleagues who have not slept since

his arrest on Saturday, knowing that a credible police officer with whom they had shared information had betrayed their trust,” Parent said.

“How to live with that when you realize you’ve never seen any signs? There’s nothing to tell you that this person could have gone to the dark side?”

Calling it an “exceptional and isolated case,” Parent said Roberge’s former colleagues have been left reeling. The police chief said he has met with 200 investigators, some of whom worked closely with him.

“Everyone feels betrayed,” said Parent. “The only consolation is that he was caught and was brought to justice, but it’s a small consolation in the face of the damage he’s done to police organizations and to the administration of justice.”

Roberge appeared in court on Monday on four charges: one of obstructing justice, one of breach of trust and two related to gangsterism.

Former premier shocked to learn mall rescue called off

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — Hearings into last year’s deadly collapse of a northern Ontario mall wrapped up Wednesday with the man who called the judicial inquiry taking credit for restarting a rescue effort called off hours after signs of life were detected.

Testifying as the final witness, former premier Dalton McGuinty said he found it “shocking” to learn rescuers had given up because the unstable mall was too dangerous.

“If that’s my daughter in that building, or my mother, or my fiancee, I want no stone left unturned,” McGuinty explained.

“I had no reason to believe that the rescue effort would have continued without my intervention.”

The collapse of the Algo Centre Mall on June 23, 2012, killed Doloris Perizzolo, 74, and Lucie Aylwin, 37. While an autopsy showed Perizzolo died quickly, Aylwin is believed to have lived longer.

Whether a more robust effort might have saved her will likely never be known, but angry relatives and residents were dismayed rescuers had decided to pack it in.

“People were upset, angry, hurt. It was a bad scene,” McGuinty said.

He called it “unacceptable” to give up even if the possibility someone could be saved was remote.

In an evening telephone call two days after the collapse, Staff Insp. Bill Neadles, the head of the heavy urban search and rescue team, told McGuinty there was no way to go into the building given the danger.

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says apparent efforts to spy on Brazil have given Canada a black eye.

Speaking Wednesday at a news conference, Mulcair denounced the reported attempt by Canada’s electronic eavesdropping agency to monitor Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy as a big mistake A Brazilian television report said the metadata — or indexing details — of phone calls and emails from and to the ministry were targeted by the Ottawa-based Communications Security Establishment Canada to map the ministry’s communications.

Mulcair says it’s further proof that the Conservatives have no ethical boundaries.

“This is a black eye for Canada. It’s a huge mistake.”

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said he’s very concerned“ about the reports of spying, but the NDP leader sounded skeptical.

Harper “has been an Once again this abject failure in terms of year we will be featuring his ability to deal with many local recipes from these ethical lapses,” Mulcair said. “He reCentral Alberta’s best cooks in sponds to nothing, claims our upcoming Carols & Cookies he knows nothing about publication on Saturday, November 16. any of it, and yet it keeps coming out more and We will include categories for appetizers, more.” entrees and desserts. Prizes will be awarded The CSEC monitors in all categories, with a grand prize winner foreign computer, satellite, radio and telephone chosen from all recipes submitted. traffic for intelligence of interest to Canada. Its staff of more than 2,000 includes experts in codebreaking and languages.

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The existence of a binder of calendars, chronicling Duffy’s life over four years, was revealed in RCMP documents filed in court his week.

It raises a host of new questions about how much the Prime Minister’s Office knew about Duffy’s movements, at a time when the former Conservative senator’s expenses were under the microscope.

“The calendar is quite detailed and contains notes of Sen. Duffy’s travel, meetings, teleconferences, social events, holidays, noteworthy current events, speeches, and political interactions,” Cpl. Greg Horton wrote in a court filing.

In early February, the Senate asked independent auditors to look into Duffy’s expenses following allegations he was improperly claiming a home in P.E.I. as his main residence. Some time that month, Duffy sent the binder of calendars via courier to Nigel Wright, then Harper’s right-hand man.

“Mary and I copied and redacted my four years of diaries; added a summary of my days in P.E.I., and pics of the cottage under construction etc. and sent it to Nigel by Purolator,” Duffy wrote in a Feb. 20 email obtained by police.

Duffy never gave those calendars to the Deloitte auditors and they finished their report in May pointing out publicly the many questions they still had about Duffy’s whereabouts and expense claims. Still, the Conservative Senate leadership did not demand more detail and backed a report that contained no criticism of Duffy.

The news broke shortly afterward that Wright had given Duffy a $90,000 cheque in March to repay questionable expenses.

A Senate committee started scrutinizing Duffy’s expenses again, this time connecting more dots with the help of detailed information from Senate finance officials. The matter was forwarded to the RCMP. By mid-June, the RCMP were talking to Wright’s lawyers, who said Wright was willing to meet with investigators. It is unclear whether that has occurred.

Wright’s legal counsel did not send the binder of calendars to the police until more than two months later.

The Canadian Press put questions to Wright about the documents through his lawyers. Peter Mantas responded Wednesday that they “could not comment on the matter.” The Prime Minister’s Office said Wednesday the Duffy file was “handled by Nigel Wright and he has taken sole responsibility.”

“We are assisting with ongoing investigations into this matter,” said spokesman Stephen Lecce.

Opposition parties have alleged that Harper’s office has been covering up the extent of its knowledge about the Wright-Duffy transaction.

“Clearly a great deal of negotiations must have been going on to have such an extensive paper trail, and it was a paper trail inside the Prime Minister’s Office,” said NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus.

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The coming throne speech is expected to trumpet some of the almost two dozen milestones — and federal plans to mark them through 2017 — as part of an emphasis on celebrating Canadian pride.

There will be continuing efforts to mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the 150th anniversary of the Fenian Raids, the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War. The government’s Interdepartmental Commemorations Committee has also singled out the 200th anniversary of the births of Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George-Etienne Cartier as well as the 175th of Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s entry into the world.

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Two Canadians trapped in Egypt release video thanking their supporters CAIRO, Egypt — Two Canadians who remain trapped in Egypt after being released from jail have made their first appearance in an online video thanking supporters.

John Greyson and Tarek Loubani, who were detained for seven weeks in Cairo, appear healthy and upbeat as they speak in the 66-second video posted Wednesday to YouTube.

Greyson says that after “50 days inside, three days outside” it was time for the pair to say “hi” to their friends, family and those who supported them since they were jailed on Aug. 16 in the midst of anti-government demonstrations.

The Toronto filmmaker says that while the “ordeal’s not over” they thought they’d say hello, with a smiling Loubani expressing thanks to those who aided them and pressed for their release.

While the two men were let go this past weekend from a Cairo jail they’ve described as squalid, it’s not yet clear when Egyptian authorities will allow them to fly home.

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mained under active investigation, and that it’s up to an investigative judge to decide when they are free to return to Canada.

Judge blasts Ottawa for prosecuting elderly peace activist for census refusal TORONTO — A Toronto judge lambasted the government Wednesday for its prosecution of an 89-year-old peace activist who refused to fill out the 2011 census, and found her not guilty.

Audrey Tobias admitted that she refused to fill out the basic personal information the census required because it was processed using software from U.S. military contractor Lockheed Martin.

But the judge noted there are two elements that the Crown must prove for a conviction: the act and the intent.

Tobias’s testimony left Ontario Court Judge Ramez Khawly unsure whether she was accurately recalling her intent for refusing the census nearly 2 ½ years ago, or if the passage of time has “dimmed her memory.”

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She wasn’t, however, willing to pay the maximum $500 fine the Statistics Act charge carried because she said that would be an admission of guilt.

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There is no mention of settling the west, the trials and tribulations of working people or legal landmarks that transformed Canada’s social landscape, he noted.

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — U.S. officials said Wednesday that the Obama administration is poised to slash hundreds of millions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Egypt. The announcement is expected this week, once official notifications have been made to all interested parties.

The U.S. has been considering such a move since the Egyptian military ousted the country’s first democratically elected leader in July. It would be a dramatic shift for the Obama administration, which has declined to label President Mohamed Morsi’s ouster a coup and has argued that it is in U.S. national security interests to keep aid flowing. It would also likely have profound implications for decades of close U.S.-Egyptian ties that have served as a bulwark of security and stability in the Middle East.

The move follows a particularly violent weekend in Egypt, as dozens of people were killed in clashes between security forces and Morsi supporters.

The U.S. officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly before the administration’s official announcement.

President Barack Obama’s top national security aides recommended the aid cutoff in late August, and Obama had been expected to announce it last month. But the announcement got sidetracked by the debate over whether to launch military strikes against Syria.

The U.S. provides Egypt with $1.5 billion a year in aid, $1.3 billion of which is military assistance. The rest is economic assistance. Some of it goes to the government and some to other groups. Only the money that goes to the government would be suspended.

NEW YORK — Three U.S.-based scientists won a Nobel Prize on Wednesday for developing a powerful new way to do chemistry on a computer.

They pioneered highly sophisticated computer simulations of complex chemical processes, giving researchers tools they are now using for a wide variety of tasks, such as designing new drugs and solar cells.

“Today the computer is just as important a tool for chemists as the test tube,” the Swedish Academy of Sciences said in announcing this year’s $1.2 million chemistry prize. “Simulations are so realistic that they predict the outcome of traditional experiments.”

As academy secretary Staffan Normark put it: “This year’s prize is about taking the chemical experiment to cyberspace.”

The prize honoured research done in the 1970s by Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel.

All three scientists became U.S. citizens. Karplus came to the U.S. with his family as Jewish refugees from Nazi-occupied Austria in 1938. The 83-year-old U.S. and Austrian citizen splits his time between the University of Strasbourg in France and Harvard University.

Levitt, 66, was born in South Africa and is a British, U.S., and Israeli citizen. He is a professor at Stanford University. Warshel, 72, was born in Israel and is a U.S. and Israeli citizen affiliated with the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Levitt is a biology professor, while the two other winners are chemistry professors.

Levitt told The Associated Press the award recognized him for work he did when he was 20, before he even had his Ph.D. “It was just me being in the right place at the right time and maybe having a few good ideas,” he said by telephone from his home in California. He joked that the biggest immediate impact of the prize would be his need for dance lessons before appearing at the Nobel banquet.

“When you go to Stockholm, you have to do ballroom dancing,” Levitt said. “This is the big problem I have right now.”

Six workers splashed with toxic water at Japan nuclear plant TOKYO — Six workers at Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant have been accidentally doused with highly radioactive water, the plant operator said Wednesday, adding to a growing list of mishaps that are shaking confidence in the utility’s ability to handle the crisis.

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The trial threatens to add to the turmoil gripping Egypt since the July 3 popularly supported coup that removed Morsi, as his Islamist supporters are likely to hold protests around his court appearances that could easily spiral into violence. Over past months, Brotherhood-led protests against the military have repeatedly turned to clashes with police that have left hundreds dead.

For the militarybacked government, the trial is an opportunity to show justification for the broad crackdown it has waged against the Brotherhood — and ultimately for the removal of Morsi — by bringing out details of one of the tensest periods of Morsi’s presidency, when the president was clashing openly with the judiciary and coming under accusations of using Islamist mobs to suppress dissent.

But the military, which now dominates the country’s politics, also opens itself up to potential criticism it is merely carrying out show trials, trying to put a nail in the coffin of the Brotherhood, which accuses the army and its supporters of wrecking Egypt’s fledgling democracy.

Already there are questions whether the trial, in which Morsi and 14 other members of his Brotherhood are defendants, can be fair. Morsi has been held in secret military detention since his ouster, with almost no contact with the outside world beyond two phone calls with his family. His defence lawyers have not been allowed to talk to him yet, and they say they have not been shown the documentation of the prosecution’s case against him.

The trial is likely to be the first of many against the Brotherhood.

Prosecutors have been preparing cases against some 2,000 of the group’s leaders and members currently in detention.

“This is a trial held under the cannon of a tank,” said Mohammed Gharib, a member of Morsi’s legal team,

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Brent Sinclair’s hounds bay at a cougar on a study project in Waterton National Park; The cover of Paula Wild’s excellent book on North America’s cougar crisis; Tom Ulrich’s rare shot of a fishing cougar; Cougar tracks on the Stump Ranch cabin deck; Myrna Pearman ‘shot’ a cougar on a deer kill in a Cow Lake back yard.

Time to take back the woods THE COUGAR IS A FEARLESS PREDATOR THAT HAS OVERRUN ITS RANGE The Cougar: Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous

By Paula Wild Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd. hard cover, 288 pages, $34.95 Near the end of her book, Paula Wild confesses: “I made one mistake while researching this book and it was a big one. I read every cougar attack description I could find over the course of two days.

For the next week I flinched whenever Bailey (her dog) entered the room and disturbing dreams interrupted my sleep.

I wondered if I’d ever be able to walk in the woods again.

Then one day I did.”

BOB That is also my reaction, SCAMMELL having read, also over two days, most of those horrible, agonizing, cougar attack descriptions repeated in this latest, and probably the best of books on North America’s cougar crisis, especially on Vancouver Island, the cougar capital of North America, where the author lives.

But I had probably already developed a cougar flinch from reading and reviewing the 2001 book Cat Attacks: True Stories and Hard Lessons From Cougar Country, by Jo Deurbrouck and Dean Miller.

Actually, my flinch started in the early to mid1980s, when all of Alberta started being “cougar country,” and I was seeing more cougars and cougar sign in the vicinity of my Stump Ranch in the Rocky Mountain House area than I had seen in the previous three decades. Since 2000, I have been stalked three times by cougars out there, and half a dozen times seen their tracks on cabin and house decks.

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Wild notes that the North American increase in cougar populations started with the trendy management “tool” of changing the status of the big cats from varmints, which could be shot on sight, to big game animals and imposing draconian protective regulations, seasons and quotas.

In 1971, Alberta, for example, made that egregious management error when nobody even knew how many cougars we already had, although the government “guess” was 800.

Now, in Alberta, biologists love to “study” the more numerous big cats, but, still, nobody knows how many cougars we have, although Wild’s book says the 2012 Alberta “guesstimate” was 2,000.

“The truth,” Wild writes, “is no one even knows how many cougars live in any state or province.”

Cougars are stealthy, quiet, superb “hiders,” thus difficult to count. Several times in her book, Wild repeats this: “If you spend any time in the woods, chances are a cougar had seen you while you’ve been totally oblivious of its presence.”

Overwhelmingly, Wild’s many attack stories prove that too many cougars have now totally lost their fear of humans, regard us as prey, and the attacks are almost never defensive, as most bear attacks are, but predatory.

Chillingly, again, Wild quotes Rick James, author and field archaeologist: “Children are magnets for cougars.”

Flinching can be a good thing, and Wild’s book should be mandatory required reading for anyone who lives, works or recreates in cougar country, which now includes all of Alberta, particularly the chapters: Keeping Safe in Cougar Country, Children, Dogs & Cougars, and the Appendix: Cougar Safety Checklist.

This is the first of the considerable cougar literature I have read flat-out to advise carrying bear spray for cougars, and a fixed blade knife, both close to hand, also whistles and air horns, because cougars

do not like loud noises.

By now it should be obvious that I detest cougars and do not consider them beautiful, but a great pleasure of this fine and flinch-inducing book is the lavish illustration, particularly the 15 pages of colour photographs. A particular favourite is Brent Sinclair’s image of two of his hounds baying a cougar on a cliff precipice in Waterton National Park. Brent kennels his hounds the next place down Pincher Creek from Herself’s family’s ranch. Another favourite is Tom Ulrich’s rare image of a cougar catching a trout.

Ultimately, this cougar book, like all of them, fails to answer the why and when questions.

Why do our wildlife managers insist on overprotecting a dangerous predator that has overrun its range and now shows little fear of humans, regarding them, and particularly children, as prey?

When do we simply have too many cougars that put human safety seriously at risk?

Frankly, carrying all manner of “stuff” to co-exist with too-many cougars, just to take a walk in the woods, carries little appeal. Why can’t my grandchildren play in the woods near my cabin like my children did, without an armed guard of flinching adults always on duty?

It is time to take back the woods.

Pending official answers and action, wise humans in today’s woods will do as our pioneers did: carry a firearm they know how to use. Cougars don’t like loud noise? At first sight of one of these big cats, give it the big boom of one shot across the bow, and if that doesn’t scare it off, then shoot to kill a known killer.

That should do it until our wildlife managers and politicians wake up and return these stone-cold killers to the list of seldom-seen varmints, where they belong.

Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

Shrubs, perennials and grasses offer plenty of fall colour Mention fall colour and people usually have visions of bright yellows and gold contrasting with the evergreens and the blue sky. This is a large part of the colourful fall landscape.

But look a little lower, at shrubs, perennials and grasses. They add to the total landscape putting on the last show before winter.

Shrubs that are tucked into sheltered corners keep their foliage longer than the trees that can lose all their foliage in a windy afternoon.

Most of the flowers are past their prime but perennials still add eye appeal through LINDA their foliage with interesting TOMLINSON shapes, colours and textures.

Perennial foliage, unlike the annuals that freeze, shows colour until it is covered by the first layer of snow.

Peonies, a gardening staple, are often ignored after their flush of blooms in June or early July. They should be in a place of prominence in the fall as their green foliage turns yellow, then burgundy as

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the season progresses.

Rose bushes are known to turn yellow, orange or red, depending on the variety. Wild roses and some of the older varieties turn a deep red, while the leaves on a Hansa rose are usually yellow. Other varieties of roses can have orange-tinged leaves in the fall. Rose hips add colour throughout the fall and winter months until they are eaten.

Red foliage of dogwoods can be spotted from a distance in the garden or wild in the bush. Once the leaves drop, the red or yellow stems of the plants are then noticeable. New growth has the most vibrant colour. Gardeners will cut back the dogwood every year to achieve the maximum amount of new growth, resulting in better winter colour next year.

Dogwood are also a favourite food of deer and moose. If these critters frequent your garden, wait until spring to cut back the shrubs. If the animals eat too much of the shrub, it might not need to be cut back.

There are numerous varieties of cranberry bushes on the market. They vary in size, shape and structure but they all turn a bright red before they drop their leaves.

In Central Alberta, shrubs are more likely to turn yellow or gold before they lose their leaves, as opposed to red. Shrubs such as Nanking cherries, spi-

rea, lilacs, honeysuckle and double flowering plum all turn shades of yellow in the fall.

Grass is the new perennial. It is popping up in planters, public beds and home gardens. The beauty of grass is in its shape and flowers. Most decorative grass grows in clumps with long stems and seed heads. Long after the trees lose their leaves, hardy grasses will start to turn colour, to yellow or occasionally red, depending on variety.

For those gardeners who want a bit more colour, they can purchase colchicum bulbs. The bulbs are available for planting mid-August. Flowers will appear mid-September of the planting year or the next, depending on how they were stored. Colchicum flowers are similar to the crocus bulbs that flower in the spring. They are available in white, pink or purple single or double flowers.

Colchicum flowers are low growing and are best displayed in front of the flowerbed. This being said, the bulbs put forth shiny green foliage in the spring that is best planted close to other mid-sized plants.

Take time this week to enjoy the colour in the garden. If you find it wanting, add plant so it will be spectacular next fall.

Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist who lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at www.igardencanada.com or your_garden@hotmail.com.

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Umami is flavour that glutamates, nucleotides leave on the tongue ing immune cells.

Herbs high in nucleotides are essential in helping immune systems rebuild and can relieve the stress of illness on the body. Nettles free up the body’s resources to speed the healing process along.

Adequate protein is essential for vigorous health.

Protein is an essential component of the messengers your immune system uses to direct its fight against infection and other illness.

Antibodies are made from protein.

Hormones are made with protein and essential fatty acids. It is well known that when a woman is malnourished, her fertility is at risk.

All the digestive enzymes are made with protein.

Blood and muscles are built from protein.

Nettles high protein content deeply nourishes the body, supporting its health.

A little secret about nettles: if there is a lack of protein in the diet, there is frequently cravings for simple carbohydrates.

Drink nettle tea throughout the day and the cravings will vanish.

I have not even mentioned its anti-inflammatory effects due to nettles’ chlorophyll and flavonoids, nor its ability to quiet down the histamine response when chronic inflammation causes debilitating pain in the body or limits absorption of nutrients from food.

If I had attended the good doctor’s seminar at this point in my career as a herbalist, I would of stood up and said just that.

Herbs for Life is written by Abrah Arneson, a local clinical herbalist. It is intended for information purposes only. Readers with a specific medical problem should consult a doctor. For more information, visit www.abraherbalist.ca. Arneson can be reached www.abraherbs.com.

Thankful for the power of gratitude

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amongst havoc.

Emmons describes gratitude as a “chosen attitude.” Something we all can choose to cultivate a little more of in our lives.

This Thanksgiving, amongst the harvest, the food, the safety, the friends and family, ask yourself: “What can you be more grateful for?”

Me? It’s dairy free pumpkin cheesecake.

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Filling 2 cups cashews 1 cup baked yam ½ cup melted coconut

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The new countdown to healthier blood pressure Invisible and virtually impossible to feel, high blood pressure is quietly ravaging the blood vessels, heart muscles and kidneys of more than 80 million North Americans.

Another 70 million of you are at high risk for developing HBP because of your weight, diet or blood sugar (prediabetes).

But there’s a lot you can do to control or prevent HBP and all that it can trigger. And many of you are already taking smart steps.

In fact, a new report reveals that healthier blood pressure is a big reason preventable deaths from heart attacks and strokes in North America fell by a whopping 29 per cent between 2001 and 2010.

If you’re still trying to get your blood pressure under control or you want to keep it there, five smart steps can help you do it.

And if you’re taking blood-pressure meds, adding these strategies can help them work better, allow your doctor to adjust your dose and definitely add new levels of protection for your heart, brain, eyes, kidneys, bones and — especially for guys — your reproductive organs.

We recommend aiming for a blood pressure reading of 115/75. ● Do daily home pressure checks (more if your doc says so). Using a home blood-pressure monitor regularly can keep you motivated, lower your blood pressure, ID problems quickly and help your doctor keep medication levels right.

That’s enough to cut your risk for an HBP-related fatal heart attack and stroke.

So, keep track of daily readings (print out a handy chart or use online tools at the American Heart Association’s website, www.heart.org) so you can share the numbers with your doctor. ● Take three 10-minute walks a day. We have long advocated walking 10,000 steps a day for overall great health. Physical activity helps keep arteries flexible, a natural route to lower pressure.

But new reports show that for people at risk for high blood pressure, striding out for three 10-minute walks (right after meals is the best if your doc agrees) keeps arteries just as flexible and blood pressure just as low as one 30-minute walk.

Brief daily stints also offer protection against blood-pressure spikes, which can damage arteries.

So mix it up, and make sure that even if you’re pressed for time, you get in multiple 10 to 15 minute walks.

If you already have HBP, work with your doctor to determine your safe level of activity. ● Control your waist size, too.

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0il ½ cup maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla ½ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice Blend in Vitamix and pour over crust Kristin Fraser, BSc, is a holistic nutritionist and local freelance writer. Her column appears every second Thursday. She can be reached at kristin@somethingtochewon.ca.

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The crew was disI used to think that bursed, but when reconhappy people just had a nected they gave thanks lot to be grateful for. for the miraculous divine But as experience has mystery that brought proven time and time them to safety — a great again, just being grate- reminder to always show ful even amongst chaos gratitude and thanks — or more so, especially for the gifts of life even amongst chaos — somehow is what brings more happiness and things to be grateful for.

There is so much more science around the subject now that it’s worth giving this gratitude business a shot.

These 30-day gratitude challenges are really worth a shot if you’re looking to cultivate more things to be grateful for.

Take the time daily to write out what you are grateful for — even if it’s not in your life at this point and see how things unfold. Consistency is key.

Scientists from the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California are finding an increased correlation in health with those who practise gratitude more consistently.

Grateful people have been known to not only experience more joy, optimism and happiness, but are showing to have stronger immune systems and lowered blood pressure. It’s healthy to be grateful!

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The word umami comes from Myths about Herbal Medicine. the Japanese language and used When he projected an image of to describe a meaty or savoury a cartoon witch with green skin, taste. a black pointy hat and warts onto The umami taste was initially the oversized screen at the front proposed by a Japanese professor, packed room, I knew I was in trouKikunae Ikeda, in 1906. ble.

In 1985, the scientific He then went on community acknowlof to ridicule and deedge umami as the flanounce herbal medivour that glutamates cine and herbalists as and nucleotides leave nothing but quackery. on the tongue.

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DNA and are present in HERBS FOR LIFE Nettle is one of the every cell of every livplants he sited as ofing being on this planet. fending his sensibilities.

The human body, although is Here are just a few of nettle’s makes its own nucleotides, also indications: relieves pain and uses food sources of nucleotides stiffness in joints, relieves allergic to build and repair cells that are reactions and childhood eczema, used up quickly. rebuilds atrophied muscles, modThis includes cells that make erates blood sugars and builds up the gut wall and the immune blood, relieves anemia, heals the system. gut wall, slows the bleeding from When the tongue tastes nucle- fibroids and has been used for otides, it is sampling the DNA centuries to control post-partum present in the food. hemorrhage.

It is in the DNA where the hisNettle tea is invaluable nutritory of life on this planet is re- tive support in pregnancy or in corded. recovery from chronic disease.

Our DNA is the imprint of those Nettle can do all this because who have gone before. it provides the body with essential When the tongue is sampling minerals and protein needed to nucleotides, it is seeking knowl- strengthen the body’s resistance edge about the history of the food to disease, rebuild tissue and imit is absorbing. proves the elimination of wastes.

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The day before my talk, the keyNettles are a rich source of note speaker presented a work- nucleotides. Chronic illness and shop called Facts, Fiction and stress challenges rapidly replicat-

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TRIM: Carry less abdominal fat Staying waist-trim means you’re carting around less deep abdominal fat, which boosts blood pressure. A waist measuring more than 34 ½ inches doubles a woman’s odds for high blood pressure; for guys, a middle over 40 inches boosts the risk of HBP five-fold! Already have HBP? Shrinking your waist size also means you’ve reduced fat inside your kidney capsule (that fat goes first), which helps normalize blood pressure. ● Aim for a healthy intake of potassium to sodium.

Most of us take in about one-third more salt than we should.

That pulls more fluid into the bloodstream and interferes with your blood pressure’s daily rhythms.

It reduces your normal, nighttime BP dip that gives your heart a breather and pumps up the normal BP rise that happens before you wake up, boosting odds for early a.m. heart attack or stroke.

We suggest you aim for a cap of 1,500 mg of salt a day, or ½ to ¾ teaspoon. Cut out salty processed, packaged and restaurant foods.

At the same time, boost potassium with plenty of greens and fruits, like bananas, peaches and berries.

This mineral helps your body excrete excess sodium and relaxes arteries, too. Aim for 3,500 mg of potassium a day. ● Give yourself at least 10 minutes of stress control daily. Try progressive muscle relaxation, a breathing routine, meditation, yoga or other serene strategy.

When stress turns on your body’s fight-or-flight response, adrenal hormones boost your heart rate and blood pressure. When you say, “Ommm,” you’ll feel better all over.

Mehmet Oz, MD, is host of The Dr. Oz Show, and Mike Roizen, MD, is chief wellness officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, visit sharecare.com.

NARROWED NECK VEINS FOUND IN PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT MS

BY SHERYL UBELACKER THE CANADIAN PRESS A long-awaited Canadian study has found that narrowed neck veins are as common in healthy people as those with multiple sclerosis, sounding what’s being called the “death knell” of the theory that blocked blood vessels may cause the debilitating neurological disease.

The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet, is the latest to question the validity of a controversial theory put forth in 2009

by Dr. Paolo Zamboni that MS is related to narrowed neck veins, which prevent blood from properly draining from the brain.

The Italian vascular surgeon named the condition “chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency,” or CCSVI. He suggested iron deposits from backed-up blood cause the lesions in the brain that are the hallmarks of MS. The disease causes inflammation that destroys the myelin sheath around nerves, leading to widespread disability.

Zamboni said patients treated with a procedure to open up their neck veins — called balloon venoplasty — saw a significant reduction in symptoms.

News of Zamboni’s “liberation

therapy,” generated through traditional and social media, sent thousands of MS patients from Canada and elsewhere to private clinics around the world, where they spent thousands of dollars each for the unproven treatment.

In the Lancet study, researchers at the universities of British Columbia and Saskatchewan found CCSVI was a rare phenomenon: out of 177 MS patients, unaffected siblings and healthy volunteers, only one in each group was found to have CCSVI as defined by Zamboni.

“And this was a big surprise to all of us,” said Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, medical director of the UBC Hospital MS Clinic, who headed the study. “We were really expecting to find many more people with this feature.”

What they did find, however, was that at least two-thirds in each group — so both those with MS and those without MS — had a 50 per cent or greater narrowing in a jugular or other neck vein.

Among 79 subjects with MS, 74 per cent had neck vein narrowing, while the same was true for 66 per cent of 55 unaffected siblings and 70 per cent of the 43 healthy volunteers.

“So there weren’t really any significant differences between

the three groups,” said Traboulsee, noting that the study was done with catheter venography, considered the gold standard for radiologists to view the inside of veins — and the one Zamboni used, along with ultrasound imaging.

“So using the best method available, we were unable to confirm Dr. Zamboni’s theory that MS is caused by CCSVI,” he said.

“And our conclusion is that the narrowing of the neck veins is common and a normal finding in most people.

“We recognize that for many people with MS, this will be a great disappointment. Many people were hoping that this was really a breakthrough in terms of knowledge of MS.” In an accompanying commentary, Dr. Friedemann Paul of NeuroCure Clinical Research Center in Berlin and radiologist Mike Wattjes of the MS Center Amsterdam said the Canadian study “sounds a death knell for the hypothesis of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency as a disease entity.”

“Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency is not highly prevalent in multiple sclerosis,” they write. “The disorder is neither specific to the disease nor does it have a causative role.”

With flu season looming, campaigns to immunize start

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Leaves are turning, days are shortening — the classic signs that winter is on its way. With winter comes cold and flu season, so with autumn comes flu shots.

Provinces and territories have launched or are gearing up for the annual effort to persuade Canadians to vaccinate themselves and their children against influenza.

Though many jurisdictions now give the vaccine for free to all comers, it is believed fewer than onethird of Canadians take flu vaccine and in some places the number may be more like one in four or one in five.

“That’s an ongoing challenge,” admits Dr. Jeff Kwong, a public health physician at Toronto Western Hospital who has done a lot of research on flu vaccine issues as a scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, also in Toronto.

“I think if governments want to keep higher uptake they really need to invest in promotion.”

There still are some provinces — Prince Edward Island and British Columbia, for instance — that

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Some also covered are people who care for these high-risk individuals and could transmit flu to them, though the list differs from province to province and people in doubt should check their health ministry’s website or ask a doctor.

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Where a decade ago there were only two licensed suppliers of flu vaccine in Canada, now there are eight authorized vaccines, says Raymond. More are on the way, including vaccines that protect against four strains of flu — two influenza As and two influenza Bs. All vaccines used this season in Canada will be trivalent, protecting against two As and a single strain of B.

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Fax 403-341-6560 editorial@reddeeradvocate.com Phone 403-350-5511. ● Red Deer and District Garden Club meets on Oct. 17 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7 p.m.

More information at www.reddeergardenclub.ca.

For more information call Noreen at 403-346-7728, or 403-357-4071. ● After School Club invites teens and tweens to come to the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library for games, crafts, movies, music and more after school every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Program length will vary by activity. Yoga day will be held on Oct. 17. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Send them to Sangam event will be held on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in conjunction with the exhibit A Friend to All which tells the story of Central Alberta Girl Guides.

Make a friendship bracelet to wear, and another to send to Sangam, India. Phone 403-309-8405. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dinner dance, Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Black Velvet Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403-246-3896.

DROP-IN SKATING

● Red Deer College music student showcases and concert series presents Mostly Acoustic Recitals on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at Studio C, Arts Centre at 1 p.m. See http://www.rdc.ab.ca/showtime ● Crafty Creators Coffee Shop for adults and teens aged 16 years and up will be offered Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Learn a new craft or bring your own in to work on. Enjoy a coffee/tea/ hot chocolate. Jewelry makers workshop will be held on Oct. 17. ● Chronic Pain Management Workshop is a two hour course to improve understanding of chronic pain management, coping methods, and find out more about taking an active role in pain management . The workshop will be offered on Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. For those with chronic pain, family members, partners, friends and others who support those with chronic pain. Free. Pre-register online at www.arthritis.ca or call 1-800-321-1433.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Skating arm-in-arm, Anna Mae Jasonson and Gerry Speers make their way around the rink at the Arena in Red Deer Tuesday afternoon. The avid skaters were taking part in the seniors drop-in skating session, which takes place each Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Silver Blades Skating Club also welcomes skaters in the 50+ age group to drop in each Friday afternoon at the Arena in downtown Red Deer.

Drop-in sessions are $3, and the program runs from September to the last Tuesday of April.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● Lacombe Farmers Market will be held at Michener Park across from Lacombe Golf and Country Club on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 11. Features homemade baking, breads, fruit and vegetables when in season, crafts, jewelry, woodwork, birdhouses, local honey bedding plants and more. Phone 403-782-4772. ● Ponoka Foodgrains Project Harvest will take place on Oct. 11 starting at noon with lunch catered by Bob Ronnie Catering followed by the harvest at the field located (from north) two miles south on Hwy. 2A and one mile west on C&E Trail, or (from south) west on Spruce Road. Watch for signs. Volunteers to help with events at the field, and the harvest are needed. Contact Larry Henderson at 403-782-5218. ● Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign continues to Oct. 11 with all proceeds donated to local women’s health organizations. Customers may purchase and personalize a leaf for $1, a butterfly for $5, an acorn for $10, and a cardinal for $50 to decorate the Tree of Life at each participating store. ● Central Alberta Theatre presents ‘Butterflies Are Free’ at the Nickle Studio upstairs at the Memorial Centre, Oct. 10 to 12. Tickets through Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre 403-755-6626 or www.blackknightinn.ca ● Drop-in Babytimes is offered on Fridays from 2 to 2:30 p.m., or on Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Children’s Department for children from birth to 24 months of age along with their caregivers. Phone 403-346-4688. ● Central Alberta businesses are supporting United Way during the month of Oct. Some businesses are Bikram Yoga Red Deer, Chocolates by Bernard Callebaut, Dose Cafe, Cool Beans Coffee Shop, Las Palmeras Restaurant, Red Deer Lodge, Esso, Wok Box Fresh Asian Restaurants, Bistro on Gaetz, Tandoor n’ Flame — Indian Restaurant, One Tooth Activewear, Boston Pizza Sylvan Lake, Chillabongs Bar and Grill. ● Made with Hope — Red Deer Public Library’s Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Fundraiser — will be held during the month of Oct. Purchase or renew a library membership and $5 will be donated to CBCF. Shop at Mary Ann’s Pink Boutique for things pink and pretty. All items have been handmade and donated by RDPL staff.

Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win $250 prepaid Visa card donated by Friends of Red Deer Public Library.

Saturday ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Oct. 12 session is Make Your Menu with artist Carlene La Rue. All materials supplied.

Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. ● Red Deer Runners meet on Saturdays at 9 a.m. the Red Deer Recreation Centre for an eight to 12 km run. Novice to advanced runners invited to explore the trails, and socialize. See www.reddeerrunners.org, or phone 403-347-0430. ● Chess Club is offered in the children’s department at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch on Oct. 12 and 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. Children ages eight years and up, from beginners to experienced players are invited. On alternate weekends, chess sets are available to borrow for practice with other chess lovers in the library. Phone 403-3464688. ● Do It Yourself Family Saturday at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy making felt creatures on Oct. 12.

Monday ● The Parkland Handweavers Guild meets the second Monday of each month at Sunnybrook Farm Museum at 7 p.m. No meetings in July and August. Socials held in Dec. and June. New and experienced weavers welcome. For more information contact Red Deer Weavers at reddeerweavers@gmail.com or Darlene at 403-749-3054, Amy at 403-309-4026 or Margaret at 403-346-8289. ● Cronquist Tea House is now open for breakfast, lunch and tea, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy the new menu. Please phone ahead to 403-346-0055 to ensure there is no private function. ● Hearts of Harmony — a chap-

ter of Sweet Adelines International — is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Prospective members are welcome to drop in to regular practice on Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ on Donlevy Ave. For further information contact Nancy at 403-357-8240, or the director, Sheryl at 403-7424218, or see www.heartsofharmony.ca ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) is a non-profit weight loss support organization which holds regular weekly meetings in Red Deer and Blackfalds. Learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and more.

Visit a meeting free of charge. For locations and information call Gail at 403-340-1859 or toll free at 1-800-932-8677 or see www.tops.org. Meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the evenings, and on Tuesday mornings.

Chess Club at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch welcomes all levels of players from beginner to intermediate to learn chess rules and strategies on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Co-sponsored

by Alberta Chess Association. Phone 403-3413822. Chess Club starts Sept. 9.

Tuesday ● Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each at 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre. The next meeting will be Oct. 15. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061 or email pamela.d.neumann@gmail.com. ● Central Alberta Cystic Fibrosis Chapter meets the third Tuesday of every month at Bethany Care CollegeSide on the second floor at 7 p.m.

Phone 403-347-5075. ● Red Deer Legion Branch #35 offers karaoke at Molly B’s Pub on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and wing night on Thursdays from 5 to 10 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Momstown Alphabet Play for parents with newborns to six years will be offered on Oct. 15, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Children’s Department.

Wednesday ● Ponoka United Church Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and shop for the whole family. For more information call Mary at 403-783-5030, or Jessie at 403-7838627. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Badlanders II is on at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403342-0035. ● Fireside Readers book club will meet on Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. For discussion will be ‘Lilac Moon’

by Sharon Butala. On Nov. 20, ‘Canada’ by Richard Ford will be discussed, and on Dec. 11, ‘Excellent Women’ by Barbara Pym will be discussed. Phone 403-342-9110.

Thursday ● Friends of the Red Deer Public Library low cost used book sale will be held at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library on Oct. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. for members. Memberships are available at the door for $7.50 for single, or $10 per family. The sale continues on Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the general public. All proceeds to the library. Book donations are gratefully accepted at the downtown branch year round. Contact Lesley at 403-346-5721. ● Alzheimer Society presents Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series focussing on Early Stage Dementia beginning on Oct. 17. The series consists of several sessions with activities and presenters for families of persons living with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias. Free of charge. For details and to register, contact Christine Prysunka at 403-342-0448. ● Perogy Supper at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will take place Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults are $11, children 10 years and under are $6. Tickets are available at the door. For more information call 403-347-2335. ● Central Alberta Prostate Awareness and Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church in the parlour. The next meeting is Oct. 17. This group has experience and information to share. Knowing about the prostate, symptoms of prostate cancer, and other prostate diseases can save your life. Men and spouses are welcome.

● Cover 2 Cover Book Club will meet on Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. March’s theme is books about books. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Red Deer College Music Concert Series presents Women of the Baton on Oct. 24, and Faculty Recital on Oct. 26, both at 7:30 p.m. on Mainstage. Tickets available through Black Knight Tickets, phone, 403-755-6626, go online to www. bkticketcentre.ca, or in person at the Black Knight Inn. ● Migrante-Alberta Fundraising for Filipino shooting victim Jaysen Arancon Reyes will be Oct. 19 at The Hub on Ross from 1 to 4 p.m. See the film The End of Immigration, a one-hour documentary about the lives of temporary foreign workers in Canada and the impact they make in Canadian societies. Proceeds will be forwarded to Reyes and his family through a trust fund established by Parkland Fuel Corporation. Tickets cost $10. To find out more, phone 403-392-8286, migrantealberta@gmail.com. ● All Aboard Dinner Theatre — Fundraiser for Benalto Train Station — will offer dinner and a play by the Say It Ain’t So Theatre group at the Benalto Community Hall on Oct. 19. Supper at 6 p.m. with theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets, $50, available at Benalto General Store or call Gloria at 403-7465494. ● Affirm — a group that provides safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and their families and friends, from people that have walked this road before as sexual minorities, parents, siblings and friends. They meet once a month in Lacombe. For more information, call Ross at 403-782-3671 or Marg at 403-782-1887. ● Friends Over 45 is an organization for women who are new to Red Deer or who have experienced lifestyle changes and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For further information phone Shirley at 403-343-7678, or Gloria at 403-346-7160. ● Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services provides assistance to Aboriginal People including resumes, cover letters, research, and job postings. For more information call 403-3587734 or drop in to #202, 4909 48 Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m. or see www. rdaes.com ● Central Alberta Indo Canadian Association presents 2013 India Canada Cultural Night, Nov. 2 at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites on Gasoline Alley. Social hour will be offered from 6 to 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and cultural program from 8 to 9 p.m., and dance from 9 p.m. to midnight. There will be an Indian buffet supper, professional Indian classical and bollywood dances and much more. Tickets available by phoning 403755-1592, 403-755-2477, or 403-340-3881, until Oct. 23, for a cost $35 for adults. ● Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs has openings in their upcoming courses in Build Your Thinking Power on Oct. 15, Pruning Workshop on Oct. 19, and Jin Shin Jyutsu on Oct. 19. For costs and registration phone 403-342-1059 online at communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Christmas Craft and Bake Sale takes place Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table rental available for $20 from the from front desk. Contact Diane at 403343-6074. ● Haynes Community Society Harvest Supper, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m. Adult admission is $10, children ages seven to 12 years cost $5, and children free. Contact Jolyn at 403-391-3433 or Colleen at n ages six and under 403-747-2126. ● Drumming Circle will be held at Blackfalds United Church on Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Costs are $10 for adults, $5 for children including a drum.

Participants may bring their own drum if they wish.

No experience necessary. Jeannette Hippie, a local drumming facilitator will lead the group. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough drums. See www.blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or contact Karen at dkolfert@telus.net. ● Curves Red Deer South will support Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation during the month of Oct. Purchase a 10-workout punch card for $10 with proceeds to Breast Cancer Foundation. Phone 403-343-7560. ● Aurora Ladies Black and White Gala in support of Women’s Outreach will be held on Nov. 17 at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites on Gasoline Alley. Event sponsors and volunteers sought. Contact Karen at 403-358-5818. ● Downtown Business Association is accepting applications for the 2013 Santa Claus Parade which will take place on Nov. 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. Other highlights will be family activities at City Hall Park at 4 p.m., light show at Old Court House sponsored by Tim Hortons, and lighting the

NEWS IN BRIEF

Why do icicles have ridges?

It’s all about the salt, scientists discover TORONTO — Sure, Ruffles have ridges, but why do icicles? Well, it turns out it’s all about the salt.

A team of scientists at the University of Toronto has discovered that the salt in water is responsible for the distinctive ripples seen in the ice stalactites that grow from eaves and on bridges during the winter.

Other contaminants as well probably contribute to the formation of the characteristic bumps, says senior author Stephen Morris, an experimental physicist at the University of Toronto.

Festival of Trees Biggest Christmas Tree sponsored by Bilton Welding and Manufacturing, also sponsors of cash prizes for the parade. For a parade application form, see www.downtownreddeer. com, or phone 403-340-8696. ● Red Deer Chamber Singers Annual Renaissance Music production will be presented on Nov. 28 and 29 at The Chalet at the Westerner Park. The Dessert Night presentation will he on Nov. 28 at a cost of $25 per ticket, with doors opening at 7p.m., and the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Feast Night presentation will be Nov. 29 for a cost of $65 per ticket, with the doors opening at 6 p.m., and the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. While the music is primarily Renaissance-era related, there will also be a mixture of carols and some contemporary music. Contact Diane at 403-347-6567, or getpacking@hotmail.com, to purchase tickets.

Enjoy the 20th anniversary production! ● Benalto and Area Rural Crime Watch Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Oct. 24, 7 p.m. at Benalto Leisure Centre, Agriculture Grounds. On the agenda will be elections and year and business. Guest speaker will be Cst. Mike Purse, Sylvan Lake RCMP. Residents should reside within the area patrolled by Sylvan Lake RCMP. Contact Yvette at 403-746-3429. ● Patchwork Angels — formerly Project Linus Red Deer Chapter — will accept donations of blankets, clothing, toys, special needs, and financial donations to distribute to local charities including Pediatric Unit of Red Deer Regional Hospital, Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta, Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter, The 49 Street Youth Shelter and others. Contact thepatchworkangels@ gmail.com, or 403-986-2133. ● Knox Presbyterian Church Ham Supper will be held Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $15 for adults, $5 for children 12 years and under, and free for preschoolers. Phone 403-3464560. ● Julestue Scandinavian Bazaar and Danish Restaurant Experience will be held on Nov. 2 at Spruce View Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To book a vendor table, or for information call Joanne at 403-227-4917, or Dickson Store Museum at 403-728-3355. Admission $2 for adults, and free for children and includes coffee, juice, and chance to win door prize. ● Ridgewood Turkey Supper takes place on Oct. 19, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. Adults $12 per plate, children five to 12 years $5, under five years free. Directions from Penhold FasGas are west on 592 at RR. 10 north (west side). Phone 403-886-4642. ● Sunday Funday at Willowdale Equine Center in support of Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter and Loaves and Fishes will be held Oct. 20 from 1 to 6 p.m. just east of Red Deer.

Take in the unique trade show, bid on silent auction of vendor-donated items, take in a chance to win 50/50 draw and more. Other highlights include jumping and dressage displays, skills demonstrations every half an hour, miniature horses, obedience and dog tricks, wagon rides, concessions on site, a giant sandbox for kids to play in, a petting zoo and more. This is a great opportunity to bring the kids out and interact in horse activities safely.

Admission per family is $15, or six donated items to Loaves and Fishes, or $5 per person or three donated items. Phone 403-782-1440. ● Sylvan Lake Legion Branch #212 is having a Fashion Show by Brenda Fayes Fashions on Oct. 19, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and there will be wine and cheese. Loads of door prizes. Contact Lisa at 403-887-2601, 403-505-8601. ● The Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association presents a free wellness workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis and Staying Fit at Home on Oct. 24 at the Golden Circle from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about osteoarthritis symptoms, self management strategies therapies available, and simple exercises that can be used to maintain and improve health and wellness while at home. For information and to register, call Jeanette at 403782-9414 by Oct. 15. ● Treehouse Youth Theatre presents another original production — Winter Wonderland 2.0 — Christmas at the Lyric Theatre — running Dec. 5 to 7 , and Dec. 12 to 14 with doors opening at 7 p.m., and matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14. Tickets cost $17.50 before Oct. 31 and $22.50 after. Call 403-986-0631 to reserve. ● Innisfail United Church Harvest Turkey Supper will be celebrated on Oct. 29 at Innisfail Legion Auditorium from 4 to 7 p.m. Costs are $12 for 11 years and up, $6 for six to 10 years, and free for five years and under. Take out orders are welcome. To place an order, call 403-227-4159 on Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. and noon.

“We didn’t expect this, but it turns out that very slightly dirty water — like Toronto tap water — produces nice ripply icicles,” says Morris of the research, which is published this week in New Journal of Physics.

“And pure water, or even just distilled water which is pretty pure but not super pure, produces smooth icicles with no ripples on them.”

His team was trying to figure out why icicles form with ripples.

It may be blue sky research, Morris acknowledges, though it’s completely serious. Figuring out how ice forms and why it takes the shapes it does is important for dealing with ice buildup on planes, ships and bridges, among other things.

“There’s a huge engineering field concerning ice buildup and this is directly connected to ice buildup,” Morris says.

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Saving with Jamie CELEBRITY CHEF OFFERS WAYS TO COOK CLEVER, WASTE LESS IN COOKBOOK, TV SHOW

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Jamie Oliver didn’t plan to write a cookbook on money-saving meals but was drawn to the project through countless requests via his website and other social media for “really affordable, delicious, tasty food.”

In fact, earlier this year the celeb ‘THEY’RE NOT JUST U.K. chef shelved ECONOMICAL what he calls “one of the most beauDISHES THAT ARE tiful books I think DELICIOUS BUT ALSO I’ve ever written” to focus on Save LOOKING AT HOW with Jamie, a new TO PLAN YOUR WEEK cookbook and TV series being shown BETTER, HOW TO Sunday mornings CUT WASTE, HOW TO on Food Network Canada that teachLOOK AT LEFTOVERS es people how to IN A COMPLETELY shop smart, cook DIFFERENT PAIR OF clever and waste less.

EYES REALLY.’ “I convinced my publisher to allow — JAMIE OLIVER me to just literally for five months live, breathe and just literally go through the kind of inventory in your average supermarket and look at what was available and then to write recipes that were exciting and dynamic and tasty but by default were really economical and working out per portion a fraction of the price of a junk food take-away,” he said during a visit to Toronto.

In a telephone interview ahead of a round-table discussion with various media outlets in Chatelaine magazine’s kitchens, Oliver said home cooks can save a lot of money making recipes from the book, published by HarperCollins.

“They’re not just economical dishes that are delicious but also looking at how to plan your week better, how to cut waste, how to look at leftovers in a completely different pair of eyes really.”

The married father of four laments the amount of food thrown out by consumers.

“Certainly in Britain — it’s probably very similar in Canada — the average Brit wastes 40 per cent of everything they buy. That’s a load of money to be saved right there.”

For the book — his 15th — Oliver and his team came up with 120 meals and put them together in six categories: vegetable, chicken, beef, pork, lamb and fish. There are plenty of tips about stocking a kitchen with everything needed in terms of ingredients and supplies to help with cooking from scratch.

Oliver offers advice on shopping wisely, like getting to know your local grocer, butcher, fishmonger and market, as well as how to stretch ingredients further and use them up. Calories and nutritional information are given too.

“The public are really busy and they want good clear information in nice bite-sized chunks and I really try to give them that.”

He adds an international flavour, deriving inspiration from “beautiful food from around the world.”

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Jamie Oliver is pictured in Toronto as he promotes his partnership with Sobeys grocery stores, along with his new cookbook and Food Network show, both called Save with Jamie.

“I quite like some of the flavours and techniques from Persia and that part of the world, which is really exciting at the moment,” he said.

“And then obviously with this particular book, literally what I did was buy everything that was quite good value per kilo and put it in a room, and then like right, that’s my pantry, let’s cook some great food and that’s what we did.”

Once he comes up with a recipe, it’s tested about six times by members of his food team and then sent out to strangers at all different levels of cooking for more testing.

“I think the testing is the most important bit in a way,” he said.

“When the public are going and spending their hard-earned money on ingredients they want the recipe to work and I’m very, very conscious of that.”

Oliver pointed to Italians as being “the masters of making the most delicious food that happens to be affordable,” adding “the best food I’ve ever had in my life has always been meals that are really cheap.

“Comfort food but also clever technique-based cooking that gives you wonderful flavours and textures.”

Through his Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, estab-

lished after he left the British food show The Naked Chef, he works to improve people’s lives and wellbeing through food knowledge and cooking skills and has campaigned for better school lunches.

“I think the general sort of consensus is we need our kids coming out of school knowing about food, where it comes from and how it affects their body and most importantly having fun with it, enjoying putting stuff together and doing that thing that they call cooking,” the 38-year-old said.

“What you don’t want is millions of kids coming out of school every year that haven’t got a clue because we know what that ends up in and that’s dietrelated disease.”

Last month, Sobeys, Canada’s second-biggest supermarket chain, teamed with Oliver to launch “Better Food for All” branding. He’s working with the retailer to provide weekly recipes and cooking tips online and in stores.

Oliver has played a role in helping Sobeys be the first retailer in North America to offer chicken, pork and beef that is certified humane.

This means the animal was treated humanely with a nutritious diet, no antibiotics or hormones and given sufficient space, among other criteria.

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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.

THE RED DEER ADVOCATE ATTENTION: SPECIAL SECTIONS COORDINATOR 2950 BREMNER AVE. RED DEER, AB T4R 1M9 OR EMAIL: SPECIALSECTIONS@REDDEERADVOCATE.COM We will run as many photos as possible, but space is limited. Those individuals whose photos have been submitted, but for whatever reason are unable to be reproduced and do not run, will be named in our special “Honour Roll.”

The Red Deer Advocate would like to thank participating businesses and families of veterans for their assistance in the publication of this very special section.

Advertisers: Please call Display Advertising at 403-314-4392 for information on how to be included in this event.

PLEASE INCLUDE COMPLETED FORM WITH YOUR PHOTO(S).

Name of veteran(s) _______________________________________________________________________________

Please ensure your photos are clearly marked with your name and address so we can return them to you.

We can reproduce black & white or colour photos of almost any size; however, we do require an original.

We cannot reproduce photocopies of pictures.

Mail or bring in your photos before Wednesday, October 16, and completed write-up to:

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Medals Awarded __________________________________________________________________ A brief biography relating unique experiences: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

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THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 2013

Flames stay hot with win MCDONALD MAKES 33 SAVES, MONAHAN HAS TWO POINTS TO LEAD FLAMES OVER HABS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Flames 3 Canadiens 2 CALGARY — Led by a rookie forward and a journeyman goaltender, the Calgary Flames continued their strong start to the season.

Sean Monahan had a goal and an assist and Joey MacDonald made 33 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday.

“Obviously it’s a great start,” said Monahan, who has scored in three straight games and is tied at five points for the team scoring lead with Jiri Hudler. “We haven’t lost a game in regulation. Losing’s something I don’t like to do, so it’s been a lot of fun. I’m getting more comfortable every day.”

Calgary coach Bob Hartley praised the effort of his rookie centre, who turns 19 on Saturday.

“I sometimes pinch myself and wonder if I need to check his birth certificate, the poise he is showing for an 18-yearold kid,” Hartley said. “He is having fun, he is bringing passion, he is bringing excitement and he’s learning. He is a pretty special kid.”

Sven Baertschi and Curtis Glencross also scored for Calgary (2-0-2). The last time the Flames recorded points in the first four games of a season was back in 2009-10 when they went 4-0-0 before going 0-2-1 in their next three games.

MacDonald started his third straight game after backstopping Calgary to a 4-3 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, before helping

the Flames salvage a point in a 5-4 overtime loss at home to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

“Tonight we stuck with it,” said MacDonald, who previously played for the Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings before the Flames claimed him off of waivers part way through last season. “It’s a learning experience for the young guys to show them how important it is.

They came out hard.”

P.K. Subban had a goal and an assist for the Canadiens (12-0), who hadn’t played since skating to a 4-1 win at home over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

“We weren’t ready to play right from the start, including myself,” Subban said. “We can continue to say it’s the beginning of the season and we’re just getting things going, but we’ve got to come out better than that.

“We knew this was a hungry team, we knew they were a young team. They had some young players in the lineup and we’ve got to take advantage of that. I don’t think we did a good enough job.”

Lars Eller, with his fourth goal and sixth point, also scored for Montreal, while Carey Price made 22 saves.

Both Calgary and Montreal finished 1 for 3 on the power play.

Despite being outshot 124 in the opening frame, the Flames took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission.

Monahan opened the scoring at 9:09 of the first period when he tapped a rebound into the net behind Price.

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Montreal Canadiens’ David Desharnais, right, is slowed down by the stick of Calgary Flames goalie Joey MacDonald during first period NHL action in Calgary, Wednesday.

Monahan started the play with a behind-the-back pass to Lee Stempniak, who fired a shot on goal that Price stopped with his right pad. The puck bounced right to Monahan, who drove straight to the net after making the pass.

“That’s always a good feel-

ing,” Monahan said. “There’s nowhere else to put it than in the back of the net. I jumped all over that and I was pretty excited.”

Baertschi then scored his first of the season with 1:27 remaining in the first when he tapped a cross-crease

pass from Monahan behind a sprawling Price. Hudler helped set up the play by jarring the puck loose from Montreal defenceman Jarred Tinordi by virtue of a big hit behind the net.

Please see FLAMES on Page B8

Cardinals send Pirates over the plank WAINWRIGHT, FREESE POWER CARDINALS PAST PIRATES AND INTO NLCS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter, left, celebrates after turning a double play as Pittsburgh Pirates’ Clint Barmes, right, watches the play at first base that ended the top of the sixth inning in Game 5 of a National League division series, Wednesday, in St. Louis.

Cardinals 6 Pirates 1 ST. LOUIS — Nobody’s better than the St. Louis Cardinals when they can’t afford to lose.

Adam Wainwright went all the way on the mound and St. Louis got two-run homers from David Freese and Matt Adams to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 Wednesday night, advancing to the NL championship series for the third straight season.

Wainwright scattered eight hits in his second dominant win of the division series, coming through for the Cardinals in a winner-take-all Game 5. St. Louis gets to stay at home to open the NLCS against the well-rested Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

“I wanted it bad. It’s probably the most nervous I’ve ever been,” Wainwright said. “I don’t get a whole lot of nerves when I pitch. Before I pitched today, I was pretty nervous.”

By ending Pittsburgh’s storybook season, the Cardinals improved to 8-1 when facing post-season elimination the past three years. They also won Game 5 of the NL division series in Washington last year — even though Wainwright got rocked — and at Philadelphia in 2011.

Freese homered in the second inning off rookie Gerrit Cole, and Adams

connected in the eighth against reliever Mark Melancon to make it 5-1. Pete Kozma added an RBI infield single, and Wainwright finished it off by striking out Pedro Alvarez with two on.

“I’m just so fired up for this team and this city right now,” Wainwright said. “Cardinal fans were rockin’ today and I’m just fired up to be here.”

Alvarez became the first major league player with an RBI in his first six post-season games on a fluke hit that caromed off first base in the seventh. But the Pirates, who stopped a record streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons this year, were held to one run in each of the final two games of their first playoff appearance since 1992.

“We were able to take a huge step forward this year in restoring the pride and the passion of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization,” manager Clint Hurdle said, “and rebonding our city with a ball team.”

Despite their charming turnaround and a victory over Cincinnati in the NL wild-card game, the Pirates haven’t won a post-season series since the 1979 World Series.

Wainwright was helped by three double plays — two when Pirates runners strayed too far on line drives. The right-hander struck out six and walked one in a 107-pitch complete game.

Please see NLDS on Page B8

Lack of attendance at Alberta games troubling Last weekend was an endurance test for CFL fans Anyhow, back to this week’s football games. because none of the games were particularly close in First up is a crucial Friday night clash between any real sense of the term.

B.C. and Calgary that will go a long way toward the Yet I still have to ask myself why so many fans quest for first place in the West Division. failed to show up for the home games in Calgary and I predict a Calgary victory in this game because Edmonton. The weather was great, Edmonton was the Stamps are a lot healthier at the right time of the still in the hunt for the playoffs in a cruseason. cial game against Montreal and Calgary They have speedster Maurice Price back is the best team in the league right now. at wide receiver and he has fast company Admittedly Edmonton’s playoff hopes on the offence with up-and-coming star hang by a thread and lukewarm fans may Joe West at the other side of the field. The have a case for their non-support, but a Calgary rush ends are all-star Charleston win against Montreal would have been Hughes and future all-star Cordarro Law. a major step toward a playoff berth.

These guys exert tremendous pressure on Insult met injury because the Eskimo seasoned quarterbacks, let alone a virtual home game was essentially a freebee rookie like BC’s Thomas DeMarco. Look for for Edmonton school kids and yet the a bountiful Thanksgiving feast on the Lions estimated crowd was substantially less by the Stamps in this game. than 20,000 diehards on a warm fall afEdmonton visits Saskatchewan on Satternoon. Sadly, they couldn’t even give urday afternoon and the Eskimos will not JIM away tickets to the game. enjoy the experience.

SUTHERLAND Calgary is even more of a puzzle The thin cushion preventing Edmonton because the Stamps are winners. The from last place in the entire CFL is the Stampeders play high octane offence cold carcass of the Winnipeg Blue Bomband have a very aggressive defence, yet ers underneath them in the standings. The they cannot sell out a game unless the Eskimos are in a freefall this year and they much despised Riders are in town. have abandoned all hope at the gates of their 2013 The biggest reason I have heard to explain the at- football hell. tendance drop is the crackdown on game day tailgate Eskimo coach Kavis Reed has a handful of games parties outside McMahon Stadium. Let me get this left as head coach of the team, while GM Ed Hervey straight; the main reason to attend a football game in will have to explain exactly what their much-herCalgary is to get drunk outside the stadium. alded embrace of the “Eskimo Way” means before

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he fires his buddy Reed. The lack of a salary cap was largely responsible for the old Eskimo Way, but today’s CFL model for success means good player choices within a budget.

The Eskimos will have to determine whether they want to risk further injury to quarterback Mike Reilly in this game because he will face enormous pressure from the Rider rush ends with their newly rented sack-master Alex Hall. Former Bomber Hall will be in the NFL next year and his short gig as a Rider will be an open audition for his 2014 football career down south.

The Eskimos will not win the game and Saskatchewan will use the win to stay in the hunt for first place in the West.

Montreal hosts Winnipeg on Monday and I measure the Bomber’s chances of a victory in a whimsical when-you-wish-upon-a-star kind of way because the Bombers likely have a better chance for a Lotto 649 win than a football win. Even Bomber moral victories have been crushed this year and we are left with a football team that would completely suck the joy out of Christmas if the CFL season lasted that long.

Toronto plays Hamilton in Guelph on Monday and I expect the ‘Cats to will be motivated to win this Thanksgiving match-up because Montreal will have closed ground on them earlier in the day.

Toronto is a good team, but they are unlikely to play their Ricky Ray ace card in this poker game.

Cats win the rematch against their bitter rivals.

Jim Sutherland is a Red Deer freelance writer

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SCOREBOARD Hockey Lethbridge: 1-6.

GA 32 21 26 26 35 27

Pt 12 11 8 8 5 4

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL Medicine Hat 8 6 1 1 0 Red Deer 9 5 4 0 0 Kootenay 8 4 3 1 0 Calgary 7 4 3 0 0 Edmonton 8 3 5 0 0 Lethbridge 7 1 5 0 1

GF 36 29 27 27 31 18

GA 20 26 26 28 31 35

Pt 13 10 9 8 6 3

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 7 5 1 0 1 34 Prince George 8 4 4 0 0 17 Victoria 9 4 5 0 0 18 Kamloops 7 2 5 0 0 16 Vancouver 8 1 6 0 1 13

GA 22 25 26 24 31

Pt 11 8 8 4 3

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Spokane 7 6 1 0 0 31 15 12 Seattle 8 6 2 0 0 34 29 12 Everett 7 5 1 1 0 23 14 11 Portland 7 3 3 0 1 35 32 7 Tri-City 9 3 5 0 1 21 23 7 d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Wednesday’s results Everett 4 Edmonton 2 Medicine Hat 4 Moose Jaw 1 Calgary 5 Swift Current 4 Kootenay 5 Lethbridge 2 Saskatoon 6 Vancouver 1

Hitmen 5, Broncos 4 First Period 1. Calgary, Fazleev 1 (Chase) 0:13 2. Swift Current, Cave 5 (Sanvido, Gordon) 3:56 3. Swift Current, Gordon 5 (Sanvido) 8:21 4. Swift Current, Gordon 6 (Heatherington, Honka) 15:51 5. Calgary, Jones 2 (Brooks, Thomas) 19:30 Second Period 6. Swift Current, Lesann 2 (Black) 9:39.

7. Calgary, Brooks 1 (Clayton, Virtanen) 10:07.

8. Calgary, Fazleev 2 (Chase, Brassart) 18:12.

Third Period 9. Calgary, Chase 8 (Brassart, Fazleev) 0:30 (pp).

Penalties — Peterson Cal (delay of game) 18:02.

Shots on goal Calgary 12 11 11 — 34 Swift Current 13 5 6 — 24 Goal — Calgary: Shields (W, 2-0-0); Swift Current: Laurikainen (L, 2-2-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Calgary: 1-5; Swift Current: 0-4.

Silvertips 4, Oil Kings 2 First Period 1. Everett, Pufahl 4 (Leedahl) 1:24 2. Edmonton, Corbett 6 (Lazar, Samuelsson) 5:46 (pp) 3. Everett, Winquist 5 (Betker, Davis) 14:01 Second Period No Scoring.

Third Period 4. Everett, Pufahl 5 19:30 5. Edmonton, Corbett 7 19:42.

6. Everett, Winquist 6 19:53 Shots on goal Everett 14 6 11 — 31 Edmonton 7 10 13 — 30 Goal — Everett: Lotz (W, 4-1-1); Edmonton: Jarry (L, 3-5-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Everett: 0-5; Edmonton: 1-5.

Blades 6, Giants 1 First Period 1. Saskatoon, Nemecek 3 5:18 Second Period No Scoring.

Third Period 2. Vancouver, Thrower 2 5:02 3. Saskatoon, Zajac 1 (Revel) 7:03 4. Saskatoon, Graham 2 (Nogier) 9:49 5. Saskatoon, Zajac 2 (Valcourt, Revel) 10:53 6. Saskatoon, Nogier 1 (Burns) 13:59 7. Saskatoon, Millar 2 (Zajac, Coghlan) 19:33 (pp) Shots on goal Vancouver 9 10 7 — 26 Saskatoon 7 14 13 — 34 Goal — Vancouver: Lee (L, 1-6-0); Saskatoon: Moodie (W, 1-3-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Vancouver: 0-5; Saskatoon: 1-9.

Tuesday’s results Prince Albert 4 Vancouver 3 (SO) Everett 2 Red Deer 1 Medicine Hat 6 Calgary 4 Tri-City 3 Kamloops 2 Spokane 6 Kelowna 3 Friday’s games Moose Jaw at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Spokane at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Regina, 7 p.m.

Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Swift Current at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Everett at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Lethbridge at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Seattle at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Kamloops at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Chiefs 6, Rockets 3 First Period 1. Spokane, Aviani 6 (Stewart, Hascic) 4:09 2. Spokane, Zwerger 1 (Whittingham, Oneschuk) 9:58 3. Spokane, Holmberg 9 (Gow, Fram) 13:28 4. Kelowna, Baillie 3 (Severson, Stadel) 17:17 (pp) Second Period 5. Spokane, Holmberg 10 (Fram, Yamamoto) 11:54 6. Kelowna, Bell 5 (Stadel, Baillie) 12:39 7. Spokane, Zwerger 2 (Whittingham, Proft) 17:55 Penalties — McIntosh Spo (holding) 1:22 Third Period 8. Kelowna, Olsen 2 (Severson) 18:51 (pp) 9. Spokane, Aviani 7 (Holmberg) 19:36 Shots on goal Kelowna 14 10 13 — 37 Spokane 12 14 5 — 31 Goal — Kelowna: Whistle (L, 1-1-0); Spokane: Williams (W, 5-0-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Kelowna: 2-5; Spokane: 0-2.

Saturday’s games Saskatoon at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Spokane at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Prince Albert at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Regina at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Kootenay at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Everett at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Kamloops at Portland, 8 p.m.

Lethbridge at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Tri-City at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Sunday, October 13 Spokane at Calgary, 4 p.m.

Prince Albert at Kootenay, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s summaries Ice 5, Hurricanes 2 First Period 1. Kootenay, McPhee 1 (Martin, Murray) 12:05 2. Kootenay, Cable 2 (Vetterl, Hubic) 14:27 Second Period 3. Lethbridge, Blomqvist 2 (Estephan, Ramsay) 7:01 4. Kootenay, Reinhart 6 (Murray, Hubic) 9:11 Third Period 5. Kootenay, Zborosky 1 (Reinhart, Dirk) 2:55 (pp) 6. Kootenay, Reinhart 7 (Zborosky, Descheneau) 6:10 (pp) 7. Lethbridge, Erkamps 1 (Duke, Blomqvist) 16:33 (pp) Shots on goal Kootenay 15 14 12 — 41 Lethbridge 8 10 9 — 27 Goal — Kootenay: Skapski (W, 3-2-1); Lethbridge: Boes (L, 1-3-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Kootenay: 2-5;

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 4 3 1 0 6 13 10 Boston 2 2 0 0 4 7 2 Detroit 3 2 1 0 4 6 7 Tampa Bay 3 2 1 0 4 7 7 Ottawa 2 1 0 1 3 5 5 Montreal 3 1 2 0 2 9 8 Florida 3 1 2 0 2 5 11 Buffalo 4 0 3 1 1 4 10 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 3 3 0 0 6 N.Y. Islanders 3 2 0 1 5 Carolina 3 1 1 1 3

GF GA 12 3 12 7 6 9

New Jersey Columbus N.Y. Rangers Washington Philadelphia

4 2 3 3 4

0 1 1 1 1

1 1 2 2 3

3 0 0 0 0

3 2 2 2 2

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

9 6 6 10 5

15 6 14 12 10

GF 14 11 12 10 4 6 7

GA 4 3 10 10 5 9 10

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 3 3 0 0 6 17 4 Vancouver 4 3 1 0 6 15 12 Calgary 4 2 0 2 6 15 15 Anaheim 3 2 1 0 4 8 11 Phoenix 3 1 2 0 2 6 11 Los Angeles 3 1 2 0 2 7 10 Edmonton 3 1 2 0 2 11 15 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Colorado 2, Toronto 1 N.Y. Islanders 6, Phoenix 1 Philadelphia 2, Florida 1 Pittsburgh 5, Carolina 2 Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 2, OT Nashville 3, Minnesota 2 Vancouver 3, New Jersey 2, OT San Jose 9, N.Y. Rangers 2 Wednesday’s Games St. Louis 3, Chicago 2 Calgary 3, Montreal 2 Ottawa at Los Angeles, late Thursday’s Games Colorado at Boston, 5 p.m.

Columbus at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Washington, 5 p.m.

Phoenix at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Toronto at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s summaries Flames 3, Canadiens 2 First Period 1. Calgary, Monahan 3 (Stempniak) 9:09 2. Calgary, Baertschi 1 (Monahan) 18:33 Penalties — Bouma Cgy (high-sticking) 15:37 Second Period 3. Calgary, Glencross 2 (Wideman, Hudler) 16:22 (pp) 4. Montreal, Subban 1 (Pacioretty, Markov) 17:46 (pp) Penalties — Galiardi Cgy (tripping) 4:35, Bouillon Mtl (boarding) 15:27, Giordano Cgy (tripping) 16:38.

Third Period 5. Montreal, Eller 4 (Galchenyuk, Subban) 10:40.

Penalties — Subban Mtl (holding) 6:49, Subban Mtl (cross-checking) 18:11 Shots on goal Montreal 12 12 11 — 35 Calgary 5 11 9 — 25 Goal — Montreal: Price (L, 1-2-0); Calgary: MacDonald (W, 2-0-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Montreal: 1-3; Calgary: 1-3.

Blues 3, Blackhawks 2 First Period 1. St. Louis, Tarasenko 2 (Berglund) 15:44.

2. Chicago, Kane 3 (Sharp, Toews) 17:01 (pp).

Penalties : Stewart StL (fighting) 1:59, Brookbank Chi (fighting) 1:59, Lapierre StL (boarding) 16:54.

Second Period 3.St. Louis, Backes 2 (Pietrangelo, Oshie) 8:37 (pp).

4. Chicago, Toews 1 (Kane, Sharp) 9:16 (pp).

Penalties : Bickell Chi (hooking) 7:23, Schwartz StL (hooking) 9:01, Oduya Chi (hooking) 19:31.

Third Period 5. St. Louis, Steen 3 (Pietrangelo, Bouwmeester) 19:38.

Penalties : Sobotka StL (roughing) 16:10, Jackman StL (roughing) 16:10, Bickell Chi (roughing) 16:10, Toews Chi (roughing) 16:10.

Shots on goal Chicago 12 9 7 — 28 St. Louis 13 14 7 — 34 Goal — Chicago: Crawford (L, 1-1-1); St. Louis: Halak (W, 3-0-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Chicago: 2-2; St. Louis: 1-2.

Football East Division W L T 9 5 0 7 7 0 6 8 0 2 12 0

PF 446 419 395 340

PA 323 316 350 409

PF 407 360 349 279

Pt 22 18 18 6

PA 370 383 385 459

Pt 18 14 12 4

Week 16 Friday, October 11 BC Lions at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 12 Edmonton at Saskatchewan, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, October 14 Winnipeg at Montreal, 11 a.m.

Toronto at Hamilton, 2:30 p.m.

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 4 1 0 .800 95 N.Y. Jets 3 2 0 .600 98 Miami 3 2 0 .600 114 Buffalo 2 3 0 .400 112

Indianapolis Tennessee Houston Jacksonville

PA 70 116 117 130

W 4 3 2 0

South L T 1 0 2 0 3 0 5 0

Pct .800 .600 .400 .000

PF 139 115 93 51

PA 79 95 139 163

W

North L T

Pct

PF

PA

Baltimore Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh

3 3 3 0

2 2 2 4

0 0 0 0

.600 .600 .600 .000

117 101 94 69

110 94 87 110

W 5 5 2 2

West L 0 0 3 3

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 .400 .400

PF 230 128 98 125

PA 139 58 108 129

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 2 3 0 .400 135 Dallas 2 3 0 .400 152 Washington 1 3 0 .250 91 N.Y. Giants 0 5 0 .000 82

PA 159 136 112 182

Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay

W 5 1 1 0

South L T 0 0 3 0 4 0 4 0

Detroit Chicago Green Bay Minnesota

W 3 3 2 1

North L T 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0

Pct .600 .600 .500 .250

PF 131 145 118 115

PA 123 140 97 123

Seattle San Francisco Arizona St. Louis

W 4 3 3 2

West L 1 2 2 3

Pct .800 .600 .600 .400

PF 137 113 91 103

PA 81 98 95 141

Pct 1.000 .250 .200 .000

PF 134 74 122 44

PA 73 58 134 70

T 0 0 0 0

Thursday, Oct. 10

N.Y. Giants at Chicago, 6:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13 Carolina at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Oakland at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

St. Louis at Houston, 11 a.m.

Green Bay at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m.

Cincinnati at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Tennessee at Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

Jacksonville at Denver, 2:05 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

New Orleans at New England, 2:25 p.m.

Washington at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Open: Atlanta, Miami Monday, Oct. 14 Indianapolis at San Diego, 6:40 p.m.

NFL Odds (Odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Today NY Giants at CHICAGO 7.5 47.5 Sunday CINCINNATI at Buffalo 7.5 42.5 St. Louis at HOUSTON 7.5 43.5 Carolina at MINNESOTA 2.5 43.5 Pittsburgh at NY JETS 2.5 41.5 PHILADELPHIA at Tampa Bay 1.5 45.5 Oakland at KANSAS CITY 9.5 40.5 GREEN BAY at Baltimore 2.5 48.5 DETROIT at Cleveland 2.5 45.5 Tennessee at SEATTLE 13.5 40.5 Jacksonville at DENVER 26.5 53.5 New Orleans at NEW ENGLAND 2.5 50.5 Arizona at SAN FRANCISCO 10.5 41.5 Washington at DALLAS 6.5 54.5 Monday INDIANAPOLIS at San Diego 1.5 50.5

Friday

● College men’s basketball — iHotel RDC Classic, Olds vs.

Keyano, 2 p.m.; RDC Kings vs.

Concordia, 4 p.m.; Lethbridge vs.

Lakeland, 6 p.m. ● High school football: Camrose at Ponoka, 4 p.m. ● WHL: Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Rodeo: Foothills Finals Rodeo, 7 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion. ● College men’s hockey: Grant MacEwan at RDC, 7:15 p.m.

Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Bantam AA hockey: Airdrie at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday

● Peewee football: Innisfail at Rocky Mountain House, 11 a.m.; Olds at Stettler, 11 a.m.; Red Deer Steelers at Sylvan Lake, 3:30 p.m. ● Bantam football: Notre Dame at Ponoka, 11 a.m.; Hunting Hills at Lindsay Thurber, 1:30 p.m., Great Chief Park; Stettler at Rocky Mountain House, 1:30 p.m.; Strathmore at Olds, 2:15 p.m. ● Major midget female hockey:

Sunday

● College men’s basketball: iHotel RDC Classic — Lakeland vs. Concordia, 10 a.m.; Lethbridge vs. Olds, noon. ● Peewee AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Parkland, 10:30 a.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Major midget female hockey: Edmonton at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Major bantam female hockey: Southeast at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Rodeo: Foothills Finals Rodeo, 1 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Ponoka, 2:30 p.m.; Airdrie at Stettler, 3:30 p.m.; High River at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: Loydminster at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena.

Soccer MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L T GF New York 32 15 9 8 50 Kansas City 32 15 10 7 44 Houston 32 13 10 9 39 Montreal 30 13 10 7 48 Philadelphia 31 12 10 9 39 Chicago 31 12 12 7 41 New England 31 11 11 9 44 Columbus 32 12 15 5 40 Toronto 32 5 16 11 29 D.C. 31 3 22 6 20

GA 39 29 37 45 39 45 36 42 46 55

Pt 53 52 48 46 45 43 42 41 26 15

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L T GF 32 15 10 7 55 30 15 9 6 40 31 12 5 14 48 31 14 11 6 51 31 13 9 9 42 31 12 11 8 32

GA 40 34 33 37 32 41

Pt 52 51 50 48 48 44

Salt Lake Seattle Portland Los Angeles Colorado San Jose

Vancouver Dallas Chivas

31 31 32

11 10 6

11 10 18

9 11 8

44 43 29

41 47 60

42 41 26

Wednesday’s results Kansas City 0, Houston 0 Vancouver at Seattle, late Colorado at San Jose, late Saturday’s games New England at Montreal, 12:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at D.C., 5 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 13 Seattle at Portland, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 16 Montreal at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, October 18 D.C. at Kansas City, 6 p.m.

Baseball MLB PLayoffs WILD CARD Tuesday, Oct. 1: NL: Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 2 Wednesday, Oct. 2: AL: Tampa Bay 4, Cleveland 0 DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5; x-if necessary) American League Boston 3, Tampa Bay 1 Friday, Oct. 4: Boston 12, Tampa Bay 2 Saturday, Oct. 5: Boston 7, Tampa Bay 4 Monday, Oct. 7: Tampa Bay 5, Boston 4 Tuesday, Oct. 8: Boston 3, Tampa Bay 1 Oakland 2, Detroit 2 Friday, Oct. 4: Detroit 3, Oakland 2 Saturday, Oct. 5: Oakland 1, Detroit 0 Monday, Oct. 7: Oakland 6, Detroit 3 Tuesday, Oct. 8: Detroit 8, Oakland 6 Thursday, Oct. 10: Detroit (Verlander 13-12) at Oakland (Colon 18-6), 7:07 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12: Los Angeles at St. Louis or Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Monday, Oct. 14: St. Louis at Los Angeles or Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Tuesday, Oct. 15: St. Louis at Los Angeles or Los Angeles at Pittsburgh x-Wednesday, Oct. 16: St. Louis at Los Angeles or Los Angeles at Pittsburgh x-Friday, Oct. 18: Los Angeles at St. Louis or Pittsburgh at Los Angeles x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Los Angeles at St. Louis or Pittsburgh at Los Angeles WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7) Wednesday, Oct. 23: at AL Thursday, Oct. 24: at AL Saturday, Oct. 26: at NL Sunday, Oct. 27: at NL x-Monday, Oct. 28: at NL x-Wednesday, Oct. 30: at AL x-Thursday, Oct. 31: at AL

National League Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 3 Thursday, Oct. 3: St. Louis 9, Pittsburgh 1 Friday, Oct. 4: Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1 Sunday, Oct. 6: Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 3 Monday, Oct. 7: St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 1 Wednesday Oct. 9: Pittsburgh 1, St. Louis 6

BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES — Re-signed manager Joe Girardi to a four-year contract through the 2017 season.

TEXAS RANGERS — Activated RHP Matt West from the 60-day DL. Designated INF infielder Jeff Baker for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Waived C Dan Gadzuric and C Eric Boateng.

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Signed CB Johnny Adams to the practice squad.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed C Brian Folkerts from the practice squad. Signed WR Marvin McNutt from Miami’s practice squad. Signed LB Ben Jacobs and LB Jeff Tarpinian to the practice squad.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed DT Christian Tupou from the practice squad. Placed DT Nate Collins on injured reserve.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed LB Andy Studebaker. Signed RB Dan Herron of Cincinnati’s practice squad. Placed RB Ahmad Bradshaw on injured reserve.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed DE Brian Robison to a four-year contract extension. Waived DE George Johnson. Signed DE Justin Trattou.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DT Andre Neblett. Re-signed LB Ja’Gared Davis and S Kanorris Davis to the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS — Placed LB Antwan Barnes

on injured reserve. Re-signed LB Ricky Sapp.

Signed DT T.J. Barnes to the practice squad. Released DT Junior Aumavae from the practice squad.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed DT Daniel Muir.

Re-signed OL Jack Cornell to the practice squad.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed LB Stevenson Sylvester. Released LB Kion Wilson.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Placed T Mike Harris on reserve-injured. Signed T Mike Remmers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.

Signed RB Kerwynn Williams to the practice squad.

Released RB Miguel Maysonet to the practice squad.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Claimed QB McLeod Bethel-Johnson off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. Released QB John Skelton.

Arena Football League ORLANDO PREDATORS — Announced the team was assigned OL Theo Goins.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Fined New York Islanders F Frans Nielsen $5,000 for slashing Phoenix F Martin Hanzal in an Oct. 8 game. Suspended San Jose Sharks D Brad Stuart for three games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of New York Rangers F Rick Nash.

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Recalled G Scott Clemmensen from San Antonio (AHL). Loaned C Drew Shore to San Antonio.

MINNESOTA WILD — Recalled F Stephane Veilleux from Iowa (AHL). Reassigned F Car-

Basketball Spartans: Jaci Horvath 16. Ram: Kelsey Wilson 12.

Big Ballers 50 Xpress 32 Big: Alana Sherba, Aimee Sandham 12.

Xpress: Britt Norton 11.

Triple Threat 45 Young Guns 41 (OT) Triple: Tamara Steer 14. YG: Wendy Cortes 12.

son McMillan and F Jason Zucker to Iowa.

PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled F Tim Kennedy and F Brandon Yip from Portland (AHL).

Assigned F Chris Brown and F Lucas Lessio to Portland.

ECHL READING ROYALS — Announced F Stanislav Galiev and D Patrick Wey were assigned to the team from Hershey (AHL) and D Michal Cajkovsky was loaned to the team by Hershey.

COLLEGE LEES-MCRAE — Promoted Craig McPhail to vice-president of athletics and club sports.

NICHOLLS STATE—Named Darren Kohne and Liam Tribe-Simmons men’s assistant basketball coaches.

ST. JOSEPH’S (LI) — Named Kim Scalzo women’s swimming coach.

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● High school football: Lacombe at Hunting Hills, 4 p.m., Great Chief Park; Sylvan Lake at Stettler, 4 p.m.; Wetaskiwin at Rocky Mountain House, 4 p.m.; Notre Dame at Lindsay Thurber, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● College men’s basketball: iHotel RDC Classic, RDC Kings vs.

Keyano, 4:30 p.m. ● Senior high volleyball: Lindsay Thurber at Notre Dame, girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● College women’s exhibition hockey: Edge Academy at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena.

Calgary Flyers at Red Deer, 12:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Rodeo: Foothills Finals Rodeo, 1 and 7 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion. ● College men’s basketball — iHotel RDC Classic, Lethbridge vs. Keyano, 3 p.m.; RDC Kings vs. Lakeland, 6 p.m.; Olds vs.

Concordia, 8 p.m. ● Major bantam female hockey: Southeast at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Kin City B. ● Midget AAA hockey: UFA at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Bow Valley at Red Deer Ramada, 4:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● WHL: Spokane at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● AJHL: Fort McMurray at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Cochrane at Stettler, 7:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m.

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New season starts at CordeValle MERE WEEKS AFTER PGA TOUR SEASON, EVERYTHING STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN IN CALIFORNIA SAN MARTIN, Calif. — The chill of the morning air in California. Veteran players discreetly looking at golf bags on the practice range so they can put names to the faces they have never seen. Young players concerned about getting into enough tournaments. A parking lot filled with Mercedes-Benz courtesy cars.

Everything about the Frys.com Open looks and feels like a new season on the PGA Tour.

Except for the calendar.

Just 18 days after Henrik Stenson tapped in for par and collected the $10 million FedEx Cup bonus at East Lake, the new PGA Tour season gets underway at CordeValle. It’s the first time the tour starts its season in one calendar year and finishes it in another.

“I’m back to zero,” Stewart Cink said. “I like the fact I don’t have to be No. 76 anymore. I can hopefully establish something new.”

Cink was No. 76 in the FedEx Cup playoffs last month until he failed to advance to the next round after the Deutsche Bank Championship. He has been home for the last five weeks — his off-season — before packing his bags and heading to the airport.

And to his surprise, it reminded him of heading off to Hawaii or California in winter, just like the old days on the PGA Tour.

“The last six or seven years, I went to fall tournaments and didn’t have that amped-up feel. I didn’t feel like I was in the heat of things,” Cink said. “I

had my charity event, this and that. My mind was so elsewhere. I went to play just to play. You hit a lot of shots; you play a lot of holes. Coming here, I feel a little bit more of a hunger.”

Since the FedEx Cup began in 2007, the tour had a half-dozen events that were nothing more than playing opportunities for the restless or a time for others to make enough money to secure their cards for the following season. Winning didn’t come with an invitation to the Masters. It didn’t count toward the FedEx Cup. Now it does.

To avoid losing sponsorship of the fall tournaments (and some $25 million in prize money), the tour made them part of the FedEx Cup season.

“This new system has given these fall events greater credibility,” John Senden said.

As always, a golfer’s off-season is as long as he wants it to be.

Tiger Woods won the clinching match at the Presidents Cup on Sunday. He’s not expected to play another PGA Tour event until Torrey Pines in January.

Adam Scott won’t return to the tour until Kapalua the first week of January. Phil Mickelson will be in Asia later this month for two tournaments now part of the official 2013-14 season.

And then there’s Marc Leishman.

Just three days ago, he holed a 15-foot par putt to win his singles match against Matt Kuchar in the Presidents Cup. He flew to California, got reacquainted with sunshine, and felt remarkably refreshed.

“I thought I would be stuffed,” Leishman said Wednesday morning before his pro-am round. “I got

Yankees show confidence in Girardi with a four-year contract extension THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Joe Girardi’s return as manager of the New York Yankees was all about family.

Girardi signed a fouryear contract that could be worth up to $20 million Wednesday to stay with New York through 2017.

With the Yankees missing out on the playoffs this season for the second time in 19 years, the 48-year-old Girardi got an early start on determining his future. He went over several possible scenarios with his wife, Kim, and three children that included taking a year off, pursuing a broadcasting job or managing somewhere else.

But they quickly came to the conclusion that six years in New York was not enough.

“It wasn’t ever a lot of thought that I might not possibly come back.

I just had to make sure that everyone was still on board,” Girardi said on a conference call.

Girardi was in the final month of his second three-year contract (worth $9 million) with the Yankees since taking

over for Joe Torre after the 2007 season, and he asked for a fourth year in the new deal.

The contract includes $16 million guaranteed and up to $4 million in bonuses, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because financial details were not announced.

“Our lives have been here for six years,” Girardi said. “I think stability is important.”

The pull of returning to his native Illinois to manage the Chicago Cubs, the team he grew up rooting for, did not factor greatly into his decision because once his family agreed he should manage it was set on New York.

“Chicago is special to me. And I think it’ll always be special to me,” Girardi said. “But this place is really special to me, too. Because of what I’ve experienced here. ...

And my kids and my wife are established in the community here. We just thought it was important to stay.”

In a 15-year career as a catcher, Girardi won three World Series titles with the Yankees from

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FLAMES: Battling During a Montreal man advantage in the second period, MacDonald stopped a Subban point blast before stacking his pads to prevent back-to-back shots off the stick of Andrei Markov from getting into the net behind him.

“It’s just battling,” MacDonald said.

“You never give up on the puck. It might not be the nicest style, but you’ve got to stop the puck. When your team sees those saves, it kind of gives them a little momentum. I think we kind of built off that.”

Then on a Calgary power play, Glencross tipped a point shot by Dennis Wideman past Price at 16:22 of the second.

Just 84 seconds later with the Calgary captain Mark Giordano in the penalty box for tripping, Subban fired a point shot into the top corner to end MacDonald’s shut-out bid.

At 10:40 of the third, Eller pulled Montreal within a goal. Subban let go a shot from the point that went wide, but bounced off the boards and right onto the stick of Eller, who swatted the puck into a wide-open net.

The Canadiens pressed hard to tie up the game until Subban took a crosschecking penalty with 1:49 remaining in regulation.

“We worked so hard in the third and in the second to bring ourselves into striking distance of tying the game up,” Subban said. “Right when we were about to turn the corner, you take that penalty so it really sucks.”

NLDS: Off the plate “Every time we turned around, Wainwright got in the way tonight,” Hurdle said. “We were able to be — the at-bats were better, the approach got better, but he kept making pitches.

The last two games they kept us off the plate.”

Sidelined with an arm injury when the Cardinals won the 2011 World Series, Wainwright threw seven innings of three-hit ball to beat Pittsburgh 9-1 in the series opener.

He is 4-0 with a 2.03 ERA and four saves in 15 career post-season games, including six starts. As a rookie closer in 2006, he helped the Cardinals win

1996-99. As manager, he has led New York to the playoffs in four of his six seasons, winning the World Series in 2009.

Under Girardi, the big-spending Yankees have gone a major league-best 564-408 (.580) since 2008.

Even though New York finished tied for third in the AL East at 85-77, Girardi had what many believed was his best season as a manager.

He kept the Yankees in the playoff chase until late September despite significant injuries to stars Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson.

“I wouldn’t have come back if I didn’t think we could win a championship,” Girardi said. “I know there’s a lot of work to be done. I know there’s a lot of holes that we have to fill. There’s people leaving and people retiring. But I have faith in our organization.”

Girardi is sticking with a team that places the utmost premium on winning championships but is entering the offseason with uncharacteristic uncertainty.

the World Series.

“It’s hard not to think back about what happened in Game 5 last year.

I just wanted to prove I could go out there and be a good playoff pitcher,” Wainwright said.

The 23-year-old Cole beat the Cardinals with an impressive effort in Game 2. They got to him early this time even though his fastball hit 100 mph in the first inning against Matt Holliday.

Freese made the kid pay for a fullcount walk to Jon Jay with two outs in the second, lining a 1-2 pitch into the visitors’ bullpen in left.

The Pirates had the bullpen up in the fourth after Yadier Molina’s infield hit and a throwing error put runners on second and third. Cole gave up just three hits over five innings, but was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the sixth.

Freese struggled this season to overcome a back injury in spring training and had nine homers and 60 RBIs. But just like teammate Carlos Beltran, he’s an October star with seven homers, 29 RBIs and a .325 average in 36 career post-season games.

Adams’ power hitting helped the Cardinals overcame a mid-foot sprain to cleanup man Allen Craig in early September and he hammered a firstpitch fastball from Melancon well over the right-field wall for his first RBIs of the series.

The Pirates scratched out their lone run on two infield hits and the single

by Alvarez that looked to be a harmless inning-ending groundout before it hit the bag.

Freese was a hometown hero in 2011, both the NLCS and World Series MVP. He singlehandedly got the Cardinals to Game 7 of that World Series against Texas with a two-run triple with two outs and two strikes in the ninth and then ended Game 6 with a leadoff homer in the 11th.

“He’s a stud. He’s a big-time player at big-time moments,” Wainwright said.

“And that’s what we expect of him and that’s what he continues to deliver.”

The snapshot moment from the title run came when Freese joyously flung his helmet between the legs a few steps from the celebration waiting at the plate.

At 23 years, 31 days, Cole was the youngest NL pitcher to start Game 5 of a division series and the fifth-youngest NL pitcher to start a winner-take-all post-season game, according to STATS. Counting the post-season, Cole didn’t allow a homer in six straight starts. That ended when Freese connected for a 2-0 lead in the second.

here and I’m feeling good. You want to try to get off to a good start.”

Geoff Ogilvy has never played a fall tournament in America since the FedEx Cup began. And he said he might not have come to CordeValle for the first time if he had played longer (he took part in only one FedEx Cup playoff event) or better (No. 104 in the standings).

He still wasn’t sure if this felt like a season opener the way it did at Kapalua or Palm Springs.

“It’s weird. It’s like a false front,” Ogilvy said. “I’m playing two (including next week in Las Vegas) and then going to Australia to play, so it’s like a teaser.

But it’s a good chance to get a couple under your belt, and then come back and do the normal West Coast. Some guys might do five of these, get to the West Coast and won’t know what to do. It’ll be interesting to see what happens to the West Coast.”

The Frys.com Open field is not terribly strong.

It has only two players from the top 50 (Hideki Matsuyama and defending champion Jonas Blixt), three players from the Presidents Cup (Matsuyama, Leishman and Angel Cabrera) and two from the Tour Championship (Billy Horschel, Gary Woodland).

But it’s not so weak that the field is loaded with rookies who just got their card at the Web.com Tour Championship two weeks ago. At least 12 players who just earned PGA Tour cards did not have a tee time at CordeValle.

For the rookies, it had the feel of a big-time event.

Rental cars have been replaced by courtesy cars.

“It’s nice out here on the PGA Tour,” Cink said with a smile.

Raptors lose to T’wolves in pre-season home-opener

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Rudy Gay launched a long lob to a soaring DeMar DeRozan, who finished with huge one-handed dunk early in the third quarter Wednesday.

The Toronto Raptors dropped a 10189 pre-season decision to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the highlightreel connection between the two athletic Raptors was perhaps a promise of more to come for the two who’ve now had the benefit of playing together.

“It’s going good, I know where his sweet spots are, and vice versa,” said DeRozan, who topped Toronto (1-1) with 17 points. “We’re just trying to put it together, especially when we need to get a bucket, and be aggressive, and get other teams in the penalty. That’s one thing we’re trying to do.”

Gay finished with 11 points.

“We’re trying to get in the rhythm of the offence, being aggressive, trying to create for others, trying to get that down pat,” DeRozan said.

New Raptor Tyler Hansbrough had

nine points and seven rebounds, while Jonas Valanciunas had nine points and five boards and Kyle Lowry had eight points to go with four assists.

Kevin Love led the Timberwolves with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Nikola Pekovic had 12 points and eight boards and J.J. Barea added 12 points.

It’s a new season under a new general manager in Masai Ujiri, but there is stability in the Raptors’ starting five that didn’t exist at this time last year.

All five are returnees compared to a year ago when three of the starting five were newcomers.

Added to that, Gay was acquired during the mid-season trade that sent Jose Calderon to Detroit, and had to learn on the job without the benefit of training camp or pre-season.

Together, DeRozan and Gay can open up space for each other, and pose a huge threat to opponents’ defences, who have to decide who’s the more important player to focus on.

Apart from the alley-oop, Wednesday’s game was typical pre-season, not a pretty performance for either team.

JUNIOR B HOCKEY BLACKFALDS — Dylan Houston’s second goal of the game at 16:59 of the third period gave the Stettler Lightning a 5-4 win over the Blackfalds Wranglers in Heritage Junior B Hockey League action Tuesday.

Landon Potter, Randon Rankin and Mark Deitz added single goals with

Adam Ternes picking up four assists.

Bryce Boguski had two goals and Jordan Jakuhow and Garrett Glasman one each for the Wranglers.

Simon Thieleman made 29 saves in goal for Stettler, who had 24 shots on Blackfalds’ Thomas Isaman.

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FRONT JAIL ‘N’ BAIL Prepare to be behind bars as the Canadian Cancer Society presents its annual Jail ’N’ Bail fundraiser on Oct. 24 at Parkland Mall in Red Deer. Prospective “jailbirds,” volunteers and sponsors will be rounded up to help raise funds for cancer research. This entertaining event calls for the mock arrests of willing participants, who are tried by a celebrity judge and jury. Jailbirds are always found guilty and must raise enough bail to earn their freedom, with all funds going towards the fight to put cancer away for good. Turn yourself in, snitch and have someone arrested, or donate to help a jailbird break out.

Visit www.cancer.ca/ab/ jailnbail, call 403-3095429 or email trish.king@ cancer.ab.ca.

COATS FOR KIDS The Red Deer Christmas Bureau’s Coats for Kids campaign kicks off on Friday and runs until Nov. 2 at certain local dry cleaners. Supporting businesses will be accepting donations and cleaning them free of charge. The public are asked to check for any gently used children’s coats or snowsuits, as well as adult coats. No leather or fur items will be accepted. Donations can be made at Classic Cleaners and Tailors, Mustang Laundry, Parkland Coverall Cleaning and the Coverall Shop, Sterling Cleaners and all three locations of Ultra Cleaners. All coats are distributed through the Red Deer Clothing Bank.

For more information, call 403-347-2210.

CORRECTION An Advocate story on Wednesday about a campaign donation to a city councillor three years ago by a union representing Red Deer Advocate employees had some incorrect information about the amount donated. A cheque for $500 from the Media and Communications Workers of Alberta, Local 30400 was donated to the candidate in 2010. A $150 cash donation was also made in an envelope stamped with the union local’s name.

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Stettler probe not enough, says Saskiw PARTISAN ACTIVITY ALLEGED

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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Kristen Klemp, of Barhead, in the city to take in the Foothills Cowboy Association Rodeo this weekend had some time Wednesday and decided to use it to capture some of the sights around Red Deer. At Bower Ponds the fountain drew her interest as she experimented with her new camera gear.

Tyrrell becomes CAT director A former theatrical entrepreneur and camp operator is Central Alberta Theatre’s new operations and facility director.

Daniel Tyrrell, who has been working with CAT since August, said he moved here from Vancouver because the business aspect and challenge of Daniel Tyrrell the job appealed to him. It also offered a good change of pace, he admitted, adding “I’ve never been to Red Deer before.”

The 42-year-old said he has more than 20 years of experience in all areas of the theatre.

Tyrrell started off as a profes-

sional actor in his native Toronto, then moved into stage managing and the technical and business side of theatre operations after moving to the West Coast.

Tyrrell said he briefly ran his own theatre companies in Vancouver and in Sechelt, on B.C’s Sunshine Coast.

He also co-ran a children’s camp on Keat’s Island for five years before returning to theatrical work.

Most recently, he was a freelance set builder and designer for Vancouver’s Electric Company and other semi-professional theatre troupes.

He said his goal with CAT will be to follow the five-year business plan, which is geared to get the company on stable fiscal footing.

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Wildrose Party justice critic Shayne Saskiw believes a County of Stettler internal investigation of partisan fundraising doesn’t go far enough.

Saskiw still wants to see Elections Alberta get involved with its own probe.

The Wildrose Party alleged last month that a county employee had posted election signs while on shift for the county for then-Progressive Conservative MLA Jack Hayden several years ago. Another employee allegedly promoted Hayden’s Facebook page while at work.

Hayden lost the 2010 election to Wildrose candidate Rick Strankman.

A Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy request was made for any records of municipal resources being used for partisan purposes.

A county investigation found no truth to the claims involving employees doing work for the Tories. But a review going back almost a decade found county politicians and staffers had improperly been reimbursed for attending Tory party events to the tune of $6,540. All of the payments dated prior to 2010.

Taxpayer dollars, whether municipal, provincial or federal, should not be going to partisan purposes, said Saskiw.

“It’s wrong and the money should be immediately repaid.

We’ll leave it to Elections Al-

berta to determine what the appropriate penalty should be in this case.”

County Reeve Wayne Nixon said on Monday that attending the meetings had been seen previously as a routine cost of business and a useful way to meet with government leaders.

The practice was stopped by the current council, which was elected in 2010.

As for allegations that an employee was asked to put out election signs on municipal time and another worker promoted Hayden’s re-election Facebook page while at work, a county investigation found no evidence of either incident.

Nixon said the Wildrose has been asked, but has yet to produce, the statements backing up those claims.

Nixon was critical of the party’s tactics, calling it a “witch hunt,” adding the party should focus on more important issues for constituents.

Saskiw said the results show this was no witch hunt.

“I think most taxpayers and most Albertans would be frankly shocked at that type of statement to say it was a witch hunt when in fact illegal donations have been found,” he said.

Saskiw said he has not been contacted by the reeve for more information.

However, any information backing up the allegations will be provided to Elections Alberta if it investigates.

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BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF Bill Stuebing has been a Red Deer Public School District trustee for the past 18 years and he isn’t ready to step down yet.

“You’re only as old as you feel and think,” said Stuebing, 69, with a laugh. “I was vice chair of the board for six years Bill Steubing and served six years as chair, too. I think I’ve made a substantial contribution and I believe I can continue to do so.”

The sociology and criminology instructor at Red Deer College is seeking his seventh term with the board.

He wants to continue to work on the board’s strategic plan, which calls for improvement in literacy and high school completion, among other guiding principles.

“What makes these particularly important issues of the time is uncertain funding from the provincial government,” he said.

“Just a year ago, the government announced we’d receive predictable and sustained funding. Six months in, the funding model was changed and we were cut back mid-year.”

The board’s current chal-

lenge is looking at ways to ensure that the “integrity” of the district’s programs, many of which are directed at literacy and high school completion, are not compromised by budget issues, Stuebing said.

He is also interested in following through with the implementation of the Inspiring Education plan.

“It was a significant exercise and there are some exciting prospects coming out of that, like dual credits and high school flexibility.”

For Stuebing, married to Linda for 40 years, life has always been tightly bound with education.

Not only did their four children all graduate from Red Deer Public schools, but Stuebing also made it a priority to teach Sunday school and Boy Scout groups on top of his day job as a college instructor, which he began in 1967.

“I personally believe education is absolutely critical. ... There can be no disposable child.

“But the second half of it is that as we’re educating our children, we’re also designing the community that we’re going to be living in tomorrow.”

Other candidates are Raymond Yaworski, Milt Williams, Jim Watters, Bill Christie, Kurt Spady, Cathy Peacocke, Dianne Macaulay, Ben Ordman, Bev Manning, Dick Lemke, Lianne Kruger, Kerri Kenworthy and Shari Hanson. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate. com

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF His work in the classroom may be done, but David Bouchard is keen on continuing to work to preserve Catholic education in Central Alberta.

Bouchard spent 20 years teaching in the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division, before retiring in 2008. He ran successfully for the school board David in 2010, and has put his Bouchard name forward again this year in search of another term.

While he said one of the board’s main targets — a new high school for Red Deer — has not yet been realized, over the last three years he said the board has brought all parties in the system together through improved communication.

The division has created oneand-a-half staff positions to increase communication between stakeholders, he said.

“Communication is something that we’ve worked on over the last couple of years. ... I think that’s made a difference in that people feel like they are aware of what’s going on and they can make better choices as

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a result. I do believe that’s some of the reason why our (enrolment) numbers are increasing,” said Bouchard.

The division established four priority areas — literacy, inclusion, faith and technology — during the board’s last term and Bouchard said he would like to see a continued focus on those areas over the next fouryear term.

He said the Catholic board has been particularly progressive in terms of inclusive education — ensuring that every child gets an education in the same learning environment.

“We are actually quite proud of the work that we’ve done in inclusion. The one thing that the new School Act has really enforced is the idea that every child is going to get an education anywhere, anytime. And so we have been working on that one; we’re just a little ahead of other school districts with what we’ve done.”

Bouchard, 60, has four adult children and six grandchildren, two of whom are now going through the local Catholic system.

Bouchard helped to set up and is the president of the Magdalene House Society, which aims to assist people who are trafficked.

Also running for the Catholic board are Murray Hollman, Adriana LaGrange, Cory Litzenberger, Guy Pelletier, Brandie Towers and Anne Marie Watson. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Fake gold jewelry sold Red Deer City RCMP have issued a warning about a man and some women in the area who are trying to sell fake gold jewelry.

Reports have been received of people approaching others in residential and business areas in Red Deer attempting to sell jewelry. In most cases, the suspects are driving rental vehicles with out-of-province licence plates.

They sell the jewelry to the victims, who later find out that the jewelry they purchased is gold-plated instead of 18K gold. Similar scams have been reported across the province over the past number of months. In some cases, the suspects are aggressive and thefts of personal jewelry have occurred or a plea is made to make a sale of the jewelry because they need money.

Police urge the public to be aware of this scam. Since Sept. 1, there have been eight reports of a man and women attempting to or selling fake jewelry to citizens in Red Deer.

If you have information that can assist the police in their investigation, contact Red Deer City RCMP at 403-

231 fraud charges alleged A Red Deer woman accused of stealing close to $300,000 while employed at Image Dental Studio faces 231 fraud charges.

Red Deer City RCMP say the woman was employed as the office manager at the dental office between 2009 and 2011, when the alleged fraud took place. Police say a total of $292,557 was stolen.

Debbie Kim Gagne, 49, is charged with 114 counts of drawing documents without authority, 114 counts of use of a forged document, and one count each of theft over $5,000, falsification of books and documents, and fraud over $5,000. The case returns to Red Deer provincial court on Nov. 27.

Man denied bail An O’Chiese man accused of attacking a woman who then went missing for 12 days in the wilderness was denied bail in Rocky Mountain House provincial court on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old woman was found July 26 by an oilfield worker.

ATCO restores gas following outage ATCO Gas employees from across the province spent Tuesday and Wednesday remedying a large gas outage that hit neighbourhoods in south Red Deer early Tuesday morning.

The outage, caused by an equipment issue, occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Gas pressure was back up again by 8:30 a.m., but 4,500 customers had already been affected by the outage.

Affected areas were the Bower, Sunnybrook South, Lancaster, Inglewood and Vanier Woods neighbourhoods, along with Petrolia Park, Waskasoo Trailer Park, Clearview Industrial and Gasoline Alley. A handful of rural customers to the south and east of the city were affected as well.

Jamie Jaques, ATCO Gas senior manager for the Red Deer district, said employees started going door-to-door to relight customers’ gas appliances on Tuesday morning.

“The focus quickly went to getting our customers gas service again and going door-to-door relighting customers. Because it affected such a large number, we brought in additional resources from all across the province. Those folks worked all through the night and continued to work today to get our remaining customers relit,” said Jaques.

He said that 75 per cent of connections had been restored as of early Wednesday afternoon. He declined to speculate on when all connections might be restored, citing the fact that some customers might be away from their homes.

While Jaques said employees — wearing company issued identification — will continue to go door-todoor to relight furnaces and appliances, customers who feel comfortable relighting their own appliances can go to the ATCO Gas website for videos and instructions on how to do so.

If a customer does so, they are asked to leave a note on their front door indicating as much, said Jaques. He said the outage was “fairly large” and a rare occurrence throughout ATCO’s “safe and reliable gas distribution system.”

“We just really want to thank our customers for their patience and want to reassure them that we’re going to get to them as soon as we can. Given the scope of this particular incident, it’s going to take us some time to go door-to-door, so we really appreciate their patience,” said Jaques.

ATCO is still investigating exactly what caused the problem.

For instructions on how to restart the flow of gas to your home, visit www.atcogas.com and follow the links.

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Before the woman went missing, RCMP said she and four other people were in a truck when it got stuck on the north end of the O’Chiese reserve, north of Rocky Mountain House.

Kevin Roy Gladue, 36, faces aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, obstructing a peace officer and attempting to obstruct a peace officer on a separate matter. Gladue returns to court next Wednesday for election and plea.

Inquiry into theft set Two Sylvan Lake residents accused of stealing more than $72,000 while working at the O’Chiese First Nation Gas Bar will have a preliminary inquiry in Rocky Mountain House provincial court on May 20.

A preliminary inquiry is held to determine if there is enough evidence to warrant an accused be tried in Court of Queen’s Bench.

An independent audit of the gas bar’s financial records led to suspicions that unauthorized charges were made on a credit card associated to the business between March 2010 and June 2011.

The RCMP Calgary Commercial Crime Unit were called in to investigate which resulted in criminal charges against two former employees.

Police also allege that a document was forged during the audit in an effort to justify the personal use of the credit card.

Kevin Thomas, 51, and Deborah Thomas, 50, are charged jointly with theft over $5,000, forgery and uttering a forged document.

Weapons case dealt with A Red Deer County man arrested on drug and weapons charges was given 15-month conditional sentences in Wetaskiwin provincial court on Tuesday.

Jason Sagal, 39, was arrested in October 2011 by police investigating a West Park resident’s complaint that her boyfriend assaulted her. The woman told police on Oct. 23, 2011, that she feared for her safety because he had access to firearms.

Sagal was arrested two days later after being pulled over while driving inside city limits. A search was conducted at his home in a rural area outside of the city. Police previously said that a number of weapons were seized, including rifles, pellet guns, crossbows, a hunting bow and some knives, as well as ammunition and 7.65 kg of marijuana.

Sagal pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of prohibited firearm. He received a 15-month conditional sentence for each charge.

Charges of assault, uttering threats, three counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, and three counts of careless use and storage of a firearm were all withdrawn.

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Vanilla Ice goes Amish POP ICON BRINGS MODERN FLAIR TO RELIGIOUS SECT IN NEW RENO SHOW

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Rob Van Winkle aka Vanilla Ice is pictured in Toronto as he promotes his new television show Vanilla Ice Goes Amish, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. have to consider that there’s no electricity. So your backsplash, you don’t have to worry about putting a bunch of outlets (in). There won’t be any lights, there won’t be any fixtures, under-counter lights or anything.”

Van Winkle also brought his own design influence to help marry traditional workmanship with modern finesse, like a double ogee edge on granite countertops.

“I introduced the design style which is much different than the Amish design style. It has a lot of luxury in it, a lot of above and beyond, a lot of pop and a lot of wow.”

When he wasn’t involved in construction work, Van Winkle was walking the walk when it came to Amish life, taking residence on a farm. Not only did he live without electricity, phones, the Internet and even mirrors, the tattooed, ballcap-sporting rapperrenovator would even wear attire more in-step with the community — including garments without zippers.

He recalled feeding baby calves, doing laundry and shovelling manure — all measures he felt were important to earn respect.

“Once they saw I knew what I was doing there, they warmed up to me,” he said.

“We had such a great time, great stories, great jokes. They love to interact with each other. If you’ve CYT1(2981). Tickets can be ordered and printed online at www.cornerstoneyouththeatre.org.

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Things are bound to get curious-er and curious-er as Alice meets the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts and the rest of the odd but vibrant characters in Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s tale.

The show opens on Oct. 25 and runs to Nov. 3 at the First Church of the Nazarene at 2 McVicar St. in Red Deer.

Public performances are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25, 26 and Nov. 1 and 2. Matinees run at 3 p.m. on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, and there will be a 5 p.m. show on Nov. 3.

(School performances are also available at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 30.)

Advance tickets are $12 ($11 seniors/ $10 children age 2 to 12). Group and matinee rates are $10. School day performances for kindergarten to Grade 12 students are $3.

Advance tickets are available by calling 403-986-

The Gallery Mosaic Fall Show and Sale opens next week A show and sale of eclectic works from 80 Alberta artists will run next weekend at the Gallery on Main in Lacombe.

The Gallery Mosaic Fall Show and Sale, featuring paintings, sculptures, pottery and stained glass, runs Friday to Sunday, Oct. 18 to 20. Meet and greet receptions will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings (the gallery is actually open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on those days, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday).

Music will also be provided on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at The Gallery on Main at 4910 50th Ave., on the second level.

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ever seen a group of people and they’re all on their phones . . . they don’t do that! They all talk and it’s good and it’s a good time. And they wake up with the sun and they go to sleep with the sun.”

Vanilla Ice Goes Amish is the latest series to turn the lens on members of the Amish community. But in doing so, it offers a stark contrast to the gun-toting vigilantes on Amish Mafia and young adults who leave their communities for the big city in Breaking Amish.

Van Winkle was quick to draw a distinction between his own show and the often-controversial portrayals of the Amish seen in other programs.

“I don’t want to talk anything negative about these other shows with the Mafia or Breaking Amish and stuff. But they’re very entertaining, they’re good shows,” he said.

“I don’t how much truth is there — I wasn’t there, I don’t know. But I do know for a fact that Amish do not drive cars — especially Cadillacs — and that’s what they’re driving in those shows. So you make up your own decisions.

“But the truth is, this is a real show. It’s not staged,” he added.

“This is me with real Amish families and building with a real Amish team and doing a fantastic job and showcasing their heritage.”

Mid-life, parenthood and sexuality will be explored by three authors who will read from their works in Red Deer on Friday.

Jane Silcott, Marita Dachsel and Jennica Harper will sign their books and read excerpts at the Coconut Room at Sunworks on Ross Street from 7 p.m.

Silcott’s Everything Rustles is a memoir about the tangles of mid-life, Harper’s Wood is a pop-culture meditation on parenthood, while Dachsel’s Glossolalia is an exploration of sisterhood, motherhood and sexuality told in poetic monologues.

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by Anvil Press, will be available for purchase at Sunworks. The authors are on an Alberta tour sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts.

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TORONTO — What could a flashy, Florida-based pop icon share in common with members of a tightknit religious sect in rural Ohio? Well, a passion for craftsmanship for starters — but not of the musical variety.

Rob Van Winkle — better known as Vanilla Ice — catapulted to fame with his ’90s smash Ice Ice Baby, the first rap single to top the Billboard Hot 100. More recently, he’s been charting success in the renovation realm by purchasing, remodelling and selling homes, not to mention documenting renos on The Vanilla Ice Project.

In Vanilla Ice Goes Amish, which premieres Sunday, Van Winkle heads to Holmes County, Ohio — the largest Amish settlement in the U.S. — to learn from master craftsmen and to fully immerse himself in the Amish way of life free of modern conveniences.

“I wasn’t sure what to expect because I know that they build furniture and stuff like that, but I didn’t know much beyond that,” admitted the affable Van Winkle said during a recent press day in Toronto.

“And so, when I get there, I see that they really . . . pride themselves on craftsmanship and their abilities and their skills. They’ll build anything you want.

They have great ‘MacGyver’ skills. That’s what we call them back at the lab back in Florida,” he added, a reference to the ’80s TV character who could make inventive items out of everyday materials.

“We say: ‘There’s no real rule book on how you’re going to fix that. You can do it with mortar, you can do it 10 different ways, but you’ve got to fix it, so let’s see how good your real carpentry skills are.’ The good ones that have been around for a while, they’ll figure out a way to make that work, whether it’s a corner or whether it’s holding up a beam.”

Once the idea for Vanilla Ice Goes Amish was cemented with the network, making initial arrangements to film required extraordinary measures.

“You can’t send a fax. You can’t send an email.

You can’t send a tweet, a text, a Vine (video), a nothing,” Van Winkle said, noting that a representative flew to Ohio and drove two-and-a-half hours to meet with community members.

“He didn’t even know if they knew who Vanilla Ice was. And they did, they knew. They’d heard of Vanilla Ice. It was pretty cool,” Van Winkle recalled.

“They’re not that sheltered. They’re American.

They know what’s going on. They knew who LeBron James was,” he added, in reference to the Miami Heat basketball superstar and former Cleveland Cavalier.

“They’re from Ohio, so they weren’t too happy he that went to Miami, but I was. I was real happy.

Championship,” he said, grinning.

In the series debut, Van Winkle works with a construction crew to transform a dated kitchen into a state-of-the-art space. But he quickly learns of the challenges of carrying out routine tasks, like requiring permission from the church bishop to use electricity or power tools.

“When we’re doing (work for) the Amish folks, you

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Business storyteller visits RDC THE WEALTHY BARBER AUTHOR, DRAGON’S DEN MEMBER DAVE CHILTON SPEAKS TO DONALD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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The Donald School of Business started its annual business speaker series, by stepping into the Dragon’s Den. Author of The Wealthy Barber and the newest member of CBC’s popular TV series, Dave Chilton was in Red Deer talking about his expe- Dave Chilton riences and stories as a businessman and entrepreneur.

He was the first speaker in the Red Deer College Donald School of

Business Distinguished Speaker Series.

“They’ve (RDC) built a good reputation on a lot of fronts,” said Chilton.

“They’ve started to emphasis business and entrepreneurship more and more, so it is a great natural tie in.”

As well as The Wealthy Barber, Chilton has written a follow-up, The Wealthy Barber Returns, and a series of low-fat cookbooks.

In 2012 he became a regular on the Dragon’s Den. Chilton said the group he spoke to was a good mix of students, faculty, regular public and small and mediumsized business owners.

“I’m a storyteller and I talk about my own experiences, including some

failures and mistakes etcetera,” said Chilton. “I think people draw their own messages out.

“I think they take different parts of each story and apply them to their own situation. Some will work and some won’t.”

Chilton’s talk focused less on finance and more on business during the talk.

He spoke at the City Centre Stage in downtown Red Deer Wednesday, capping off the annual Distinguished Speaker series the college runs.

Darcy Mykytyshyn, RDC Donald School of Business dean, said the series gives them the opportunity, particularly for students, a chance to take the theory they’re learning and hear

people talk about how they applied that in the real world.

“He talks about entrepreneurialism, he talks about saving for the future, he talks about his own experience and share stories of Dragon’s Den,” said Mykytyshyn.

“Dave does it in a comical and very common-sense type of way.”

Chilton was announced as the speaker about a month ago, but in that time they sold out the show.

“What I’m very interested in hearing about is how Dave has been able to take his experience as entrepreneur, because that’s really what he is, and how he can help entrepreneurs in the audience turn that into something that is powerful for them,” said Mykytyshyn. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Canada-U.S. price gap narrows as loonie falls

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The price gap between what Canadians pay for a consumer item at home compared to what is paid across the border appears to be narrowing, but that doesn’t mean Canadians are now paying less, a new report suggests.

The Bank of Montreal’s latest price comparison of selected consumer items does show the differential has closed to about 10 per cent from 14 per cent in May 2012.

But chief economist Doug Porter notes that is almost entirely due the lower value of the loonie, which in recent weeks has dropped below parity and now hovers just over 96 cents US. In terms of actual prices, they have largely remained constant as the loonie lost about four cents in comparison with the U.S. greenback, meaning the devalued Canadian dollar was able to increase its relative purchasing power.

“One of those lingering fundamentals is that the Canada-U.S. price gap remains locked in place, still drawing a phalanx of cross-border shoppers southbound from Canada,” Porter says in the report, which compared prices in 10 broad consumer categories ranging from baby items to automobiles to electronics. The comparison was done in the past week.

The survey found the biggest gap on baby items, such as diapers, which averaged 34 per cent more in Canada than the U.S. Running shoes were 19 per cent more expensive, but the gap in car prices had fallen to six per cent from 10 in the last survey.

The price gap became a political as well as an economic issue about six years ago after consumers began to complain that while Canada’s currency had at last achieved parity with the U.S., even briefly rising to $1.10 US, no such equality was evident in consumer prices.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty asked the Senate to study the phenomenon, resulting in a report earlier this year that recommended Ottawa try lowering or eliminating tariffs on some consumer goods.

The March budget did cut tariffs on some sporting goods and baby clothes, but Porter said his sampling was too limited to show whether that had an effect.

Reports suggest the government may be preparing to do more on the issue.

Rogers reverses on BlackBerry Z30 SAYS ITS CUSTOMERS HAVE SPOKEN

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Rogers Communications says loyal BlackBerry smartphone users have spoken.

The telecom giant has reversed its decision not to carry the upcoming BlackBerry Z30 smartphone due to a strong response from its customers — particularly on social media.

Rogers has told The Canadian Press it plans to sell the phone on its website, as well as through its national reservation system and directly to business customers.

The move comes after Rogers faced a backlash on message boards and Twitter last week from customers.

Some users accused the telecom provider of abandoning a fellow Canadian company while it was struggling to turn around its operations.

Others made a point of saying they would cancel their Rogers services if the company didn’t change its mind.

The controversy set off a whirlwind of activity from some of Rogers’ competitors, including Telus (TSX:T) which tweeted some disgruntled Rogers customers to assure them another carrier was waiting in the wings if they decided to switch providers.

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Customers come and go from the Superstore in Red Deer Wednesday.

Superstore, Liquorstore workers return after ratifying new contract

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Unionized employees at Real Canadian Superstore and Liquorstore outlets across Alberta were back at work on Wednesday after voting to ratify a new contract the day before.

About 8,500 workers, including approximately 300 in Red Deer, had gone out on legal strike Sunday after rejecting an earlier offer from Loblaw Companies Ltd. Representatives of the company and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 continued to negotiate, and reached a tentative agreement at about 4 a.m. Monday morning.

The results of a union member vote on the proposed deal were confirmed at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Employees from Calgary- and Edmonton-area stores who cast ballots voted 83 per cent and 85 per cent respectively in favour of the terms, while Superstore staff from the rest of the province who

voted came out 91 per cent in favour.

The new contract will run for the next five years, and apply retroactively to August 2012, when the previous agreement expired.

“People were quite happy with what they were able to achieve in such a short period of time on a picket line,” said Christine McMeckan, a communication representative with the UFCW. In the case of wages, she said, every employee will receive an increase in every year of the contract.

“The pay increases are higher than what was originally offered and it amounts to, between wages and retroactive pay, (as much as) $4 over the course of the contract, per hour per employee.”

The contract also includes sick pay for part-time workers, and improves company funding for part-time employee benefits like prescription costs and eyeglasses, said McMeckan.

She added that an important change is the addition of new provisions limiting the work that

managers and product suppliers can do in the store.

“The focus was really around availability of hours, because the vast majority of their staff are part time,” said McMeckan, adding that full-time jobs are also being increased.

“So we feel our goals have been met, largely.”

McMeckan believes the short duration of the strike, with the first workers back on the job late Tuesday night, will minimize its impact on business.

“The longer a strike goes on, the more stigma becomes attached to an employer.

“It would have been nice if we could have avoided a strike altogether and bargained this agreement before that happened, but I think in the end (Loblaw) deserves credit for making the right choice to end this quickly and address the employees’ concerns.”

A Loblaw spokesperson who was asked about the settlement did not immediately reply. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Corporate board database expands number of qualified women, minorities

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — After conquering the male-dominated mining industry, Dominique Dionne is hoping for a spot on one of the country’s top corporate boards.

The former vice-president of corporate affairs at Xstrata Nickel will be listed in the Canadian Board Diversity Council’s database, a tool to help directors find qualified women and visible minorities to fill board seats.

Now entering its second year, the Diversity 50 database is adding 50 new candidates, effectively doubling in size. Last year, six of its candidates were elected to

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“There are a lot of board members at the top 500 companies that will be retiring in the next five years, and I think it’s a great opportunity,” says Dionne.

“The timing is really, really perfect right now. But it needs to start with the boards considering more candidates.”

Women fill only about 10 per cent of the seats on the boards of Canadian public companies, a number that has all but stagnated over the past decade.

In July, the Ontario Securities Commission issued a call for comments on a proposed disclosure rule to boost the number of women on boards.

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It suggested that all companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange be required to give the proportion of women on their boards and in senior management roles.

Pamela Jeffery, founder of the Canadian Board Diversity Council, said one of the challenges to increasing diversity on boards is getting chairmen to look beyond their backyard.

“It’s perpetuating the lack of women in board rooms,” she said.

“They need to recruit beyond their own networks.”

Companies also look for candidates with chief executive experience — a level few women have reached in corporate Canada.

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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 92.77 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.89 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 12.94 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.85 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 13.01 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Wednesday as the nomination of a new Federal Reserve chief who will likely be in no rush to wrap up stimulus measures helped to distract traders from American debt worries.

The S&P/TSX composite index gained 37.92 points to 12,730.33, while the Canadian dollar was down 0.24 of a cent to 96.21 cents US. U.S. indexes generally shook off early losses following two days of sharp declines as President Barack Obama nominated Janet Yellen, currently the Fed’s vice-chairwoman, to head the U.S. central bank.

Yellen has been a key architect of the Fed’s efforts under chairman Ben Bernanke to keep interest rates near record lows to support the economy through US$85 billion of monthly bond purchases.

The Dow Jones industrials rose 26.45 points to 14,802.98 and the S&P 500 index moved 0.95 of a point higher to 1,656.4. But tech stocks suffered for a third day with the Nasdaq dropping 17.06 points to 3,677.78.

Traders also looked to the release of the minutes from the Fed’s last policy meeting Sept. 18. At that time, the Fed surprised markets in deciding not to start tapering its asset purchases because, in its view, the economy just wasn’t ready for such a step.

One reason why Fed policy-makers did not begin tapering last month was concern over whether the different arms of the U.S. government could agree on a budget and the raising of the debt ceiling.

Those minutes showed that nearly every member of the Fed thought that the central bank should see more data before slowing its bond purchases. But worries about whether a delay would confuse markets made the decision a close call.

Markets have been rattled in recent days as a deadlock over funding pushed the U.S. government into a partial shutdown last week.

The clock is also ticking toward an Oct. 17 deadline when the government hits its debt limit and starts running out of cash to pay creditors.

But amid the tough talk of recent days, there were hints of the possibility of a brief truce. There were indications that both sides might be open to a short-term extension of the $16.7 trillion borrowing limit and a temporary end to the shutdown, giving them more time to resolve their disputes.

And that fits in with what many analysts expect.

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Much of the concern about a potential default by the government bond has been concentrated in shortterm government securities known as T-bills.

Portfolio managers at Fidelity Investments have been selling their short-term government debt holdings over the last couple of weeks.

The largest manager of money market mutual funds in the U.S. said Wednesday that it no longer holds any U.S. government debt that comes due around the time the nation could hit its borrowing limit.

On the TSX, the telecom sector led advancers, up one per cent with BCE (TSX:BCE) ahead 97 cents to $44.70 while Telus (TSX:T) ran ahead 46 cents to $34.39.

The base metals group was up 0.5 per cent even as December copper fell six cents to US$3.23 a pound.

First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) climbed 57 cents to C$18.12 but Thompson Creek Metals (TSX:TCM) fell 15 cents to $3.22.

The gold sector rose about 0.45 per cent as December bullion fell $17.40 to US$1,307.20 an ounce.

Yamana Gold (TSX:YRI) gained 21 cents to C$10.15.

Industrials also lent support with Canadian National Railways (TSX:CNR) up 64 cents to $107.94.

The November crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange was off $1.88 at US$101.65 a barrel.

The energy sector was up 0.25 per cent with Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) ahead 36 cents to C$36.17.

In earnings news, the Jean Coutu Group (TSX:PJC.A) posted quarterly net earnings of $208.2 million, or 99 cents per share, largely as a result of the sale of its stake in U.S. chain Rite Aid. The retailer said it plans to return up to $502 million to shareholders by way of share buyback and a one-time dividend of 50 cents per share.

Excluding the one-item items, the company earned $49.9 million or 24 cents per share, about level with year-earlier earnings of $50 million or 23 cents but missing analyst estimates by a penny. Its shares fell 79 cents to $18.12.

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Just 110 people own 35 per cent of Russia’s total wealth

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MOSCOW — A report by a major investment bank says 35 per cent of household wealth in Russia is owned by just 110 people, the highest level of inequality in the world barring small Caribbean nations.

Credit Suisse said in a report published Wednesday that worldwide, billionaires account for just 1-2 per cent of total wealth. The investment bank said that Russia has one billionaire for every $11 billion in wealth while in the rest of the world there is only one for $170 billion.

The fall of Communism saw Russia’s most prized assets sold off to a small circle of businessmen later known as oligarchs.

President Vladimir Putin allowed them to keep their wealth in exchange for their political loyalty.

Help-wanted index points to job gains OTTAWA — The Conference Board says there’s been an uptick in its helpwanted index that points to a moderate increase in job activity in Canada last month.

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ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’13 $0.80 lower $482.20; Jan. ’14 $0.90 lower $491.80; March ’14 $1.30 lower $498.90; May ’14 $1.50 lower $504.80; July ’14 $1.70 lower $509.60; Nov. ’14 $1.90 lower $508.60; Jan ’15 $1.90 lower $510.90; March ’15 $1.90 lower $509.90; May ’15 $1.90 lower $504.10; July ’15 $1.90 lower $504.10; Nov ’15 $1.90 lower $503.10.

Barley (Western): Oct. ’13 unchanged $149.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $152.00; March ’14 unchanged $154.00; May ’14 unchanged $155.00; July ’14 unchanged $155.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $155.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $155.00; March ’15 unchanged $155.00; May ’15 unchanged $155.00; July ’15 unchanged $155.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 528,140 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 528,140. per kg., down $12.12

The think-tank says the index climbed 10 percentage points in August, suggesting that Friday’s key labour market report from Statistics Canada will show a gain of about 8,500 jobs created in September.

That is close to the consensus of economists expectations for the month.

The Conference Board says a 10-point gain in the index is significant, but only serves to offset the previous month’s drop and is still 10 points below the May level.

Employment growth is therefore still expected to be moderate in the coming months, it says.

Fed Vice Chair Yellen to succeed Bernanke WASHINGTON — After a lengthy and politically charged search, President Barack Obama has decided to nominate Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair, to be chairman of the powerful U.S. central bank, succeeding Ben Bernanke at a pivotal time for the economy and the Fed’s monetary policies.

If confirmed by the Senate, Yellen would be the first woman to head a major central bank anywhere in the world — at a time when France’s Christine Lagarde heads the International Monetary Fund.

Yellen also would be the first Democrat chosen to lead the Fed since Paul Volcker was picked by President Jimmy Carter in 1979.

Bernanke, 59, will serve until his term ends Jan. 31, completing a remarkable eight-year tenure in which he helped pull the U.S. economy out of the worst financial crisis and recession since the 1930s.

Obama was scheduled to make the announcement Wednesday.

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VANDERWEKKEN John It is with sadness, but also with joy, that we announce the passing of John Vanderwekken.

In the early hours of October 7, 2013, John quietly went to live forever with his heavenly Father. John was born November 10, 1931 in Vogelenzang, The Netherlands. John and Ann were married September 23, 1954 and several days later immigrated to Canada.

Dad often said that they were still on their honeymoon. They moved to Clive, Alberta in 1960 where they raised a family and operated an automotive repair shop. Retirement gave John and Ann time to travel to places like Peru, Greece and Irian Jaya for short term mission projects through World Team Canada. John is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Johanna (Ann), his children, Ann and Charles Claus, Marilyn and Henry Vandermeer, Betty and John Deschiffart, Ken and Marlene Va n d e r w e k k e n a n d Ti m Vanderwekken, 17 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

John is also survived by his brother Joe and Frances Vanderwekken, sister Sylvia Fokkens and sister-in-law Donna Vanderwekken. John is predeceased by his parents Johannas and Geertje, daughter Edith, brother Bill, brother-in-law Bill Fokkens and great-grandson Seth Folkerts. John’s passion in life was to raise his family to be Christians and it was his greatest joy to see his offspring follow Christ. He will be missed but his legacy lives on in us all. A memorial service will be held October 12, 2013 2:00 PM at Wolf Creek Community Church, 4110 Hwy 12 Lacombe. If desired, donations can be made to World Team Canada 7575 Danbro Cres Mississauga ON L5N 6P9.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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LEES William (Bill) Born: December 29, 1937, Calgary Died: October 6, 2013, Red Deer Beloved husband of Fran Lees passed away following a brief illness at the age of 75 years. Bill’s greatest love was his family: wife, Fran; daughters,

Linda (Mike); Audrey and Maureen (Lawrence); along with his grandchildren Kodi, Ty l e r, K a s s i d y, W a y d e , Shannon, Curtis, Scott, Dawson and Crosby. Bill was always ready for any outdoor adventure with friends and family, whether it was canoeing, skiing, camping or hiking.

On his next journey he is planning to do more fishing.

His humor, stories, wit and wisdom will be greatly missed. Bill faced his illness with grace and courage. Bill’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the EMS, Doctors and staff from Banff, Canmore, Foothills, Tom Baker and Red Deer Hospitals for the true compassion shown. It was Bill’s wish that there was no funeral.

In honour of Bill, friends and relatives are invited to a gathering at the Golden Circle Centre, 4620-47A Avenue, Red Deer on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 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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SANDERSEN Hans Harvey 1927 - 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Harvey Sandersen of Red Deer, on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the age of 86 years.

Harvey was born in Calgary on June 25, 1927. He received all his schooling in Standard, Alberta and took his plumbing and pipe fitting apprenticeship in Red Deer. Harvey enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid golfer and crib player, always up for a game. He also enjoyed many good times at the Legion and was a proud member of Union 496 for over 60 years. Harvey is survived by his brother Verner (June) and sister Bernice Cole, along with five nephews.

A special Thanks to Symphany Inglewood staff as Harvey enjoyed living there for the past three and a half years. A memorial service in Harvey’s honor will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6 2 8 7 6 7 A S t r e e t ( Ta y l o r Drive) Red Deer, on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Larry Brotherton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion, 2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4R 1M9.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

Obituaries McCAMUS Priscilla Anne (nee Orford) Jan. 14, 1931 - Oct. 4, 2013 Priscilla died peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice. Predeceased by her husband, Frank McCamus, she is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Warren) Blair, Jessi (Craig) Tutt and Jamie (Roger Bakes); son, Robert (Nancy Blackwood); grandchildren, Tracey (Brad) Vandeveen, Adam and Jacob (Trisha) Blair, Virginia, Ben and Anna Tutt, Teresa and Katherine McCamus; great grandchildren, Amanda Blair, Dayne McGrath, and Charlotte Pena-Tutt; great great grandchild, Ty Pilon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rossi Cameron, Judy and Ray Watt, Liz and Mike DeAbreu; beloved members of the extended Orford and McCamus families; cherished friends; canine companions, Clifford, Willie and Millie. Priscilla was the firstborn to Mena and Tom Orford. At the age of 4 her father, a physician, was stationed in Pangnirtung, Baffin Island. The family lived among the Inuit for 5 years and spent many of the following years living in the Canadian north before moving to Edmonton, where she later met her husband Frank, on a blind date. A 6-week whirlwind romance resulted in a loving union that lasted 60 years. Frank’s career in the oil industry saw the family living in many locations throughout North America, and international travel for Frank and Priscilla. Early exposure to the nomadic Inuit came in handy as she moved her household, 4 children and assorted pets more than 30 times.

Her naturally generous, unaffected, plain-spoken and determined nature served her well as she navigated a life full of change and adventure. Recently, Priscilla enjoyed visits with many of her family members and dear friends, allowing her to say goodbye. Frank and Priscilla demonstrated “a life well lived”, an example that their family cherishes and strives to replicate.

Knowing they are together again is the thought that comforts us. The family is deeply grateful to Trenna Doucet for her compassionate care of our Mom. We also extend our sincere thanks to the staff and Priscilla’s friends at Symphony Senior Living for their care and kindness over the last 2 years; to her extraordinary care team, Dr. James McIntyre, Dr. Norman Costigan and Joanne, Dr. Jennifer Bestard; the staff at the Calgary ALS Clinic, particularly Dr. Smuts and Sue Monroe; Carla Falk and the ALS Society; and Home Care, especially Kathy, Sandy and Paula. Priscilla’s final days were spent under the skillful care of the Red Deer Hospice staff. Their compassionate and dedicated care for our Mom, Priscilla, and our family made all the difference. Priscilla’s memorial will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Red Deer Hospice and the ALS Society of Alberta. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com.

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309-3300

CLASSIFIEDS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Hours & Deadlines

Births

Red Deer Advocate Publication dates: SAT. OCT. 12 TUES. OCT. 15 Deadline is: FRI. OCT. 11, 5 p.m.

KRISTIE Doucet (Forster) Oct. 10, 1973 - April 16, 2009 Our angel from up above God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts We love you and miss you. ~Love Mom, Dad and family

ARE YOU EXPECTING A BABY SOON?

Welcome Wagon

has a special package just for you & your little one!

For more information, Call Lori, 403-348-5556

Funeral Directors & Services

Red Deer Life Sunday Publication date: SUN. OCT. 13 Deadline is: FRI. OCT. 11, 2 p.m.

Central AB Life Publication date: THURS. OCT. 17 Deadline is: FRI. OCT. 11, 5 p.m.

Ponoka Publication date: WED. OCT. 16 Deadline is: Thur. OCT. 10, 5 p.m.

Rimbey Publication date; TUES. OCT. 15 Deadline is: Thur. OCT. 10, NOON Stettler & Weekender

Eventide Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 4820-45 Street Red Deer, AB

403-347-2222 eventidefuneralchapels.com

Publication date: WED. OCT. 16 FRI. OCT. 18 Deadline is: Fri. OCT. 11 NOON Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Lacombe Express Publication date: THURS. OCT. 17 Deadline is: FRI. OCT. 11, 5 p.m.

Bashaw Publication date: WED. OCT. 16 Deadline is: Wed. OCT. 9, noon Castor - Regular deadline

Eventide

Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

by Arbor Memorial Arbor Memorial Inc.

Trusted Since 1929

Have a safe & happy holiday CLASSIFIEDS 309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 Oilfield

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CLERICAL SUPERVISOR Global Tubing Canada is - Field Administrator. currently looking for Permanent Position remote additional shop hands for f i e l d l o c a t i o n s . $ 1 8 - our growing company. We $24/hr. Group benefit plan are looking for permanent/ after 3 month probation. fulltime employees either • Min. 2 yrs. exp. in a with Coil Tubing Servicing responsible admin. role experience or without. in construction or mfg.

There is room for advance• Post-secondary educament for the entry level tion in business or employees. Pay will be combination of exp. & based on experience. Call education.

403-346-9231 for more in• Working knowledge of formation or drop resume pertinent regulations, off at 7754 47th Avenue COPP’S SERVICE INC. Close, Red Deer, Alberta.

225 Burnt Ridge Rd. Red LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Deer County, AB T4S 2L4 Red Deer REQ’S EXP. Phone: 403 347-6222 VACUUM TRUCK Email HR@coppsinc.ca OPERATOR Fax: 403-406-5447 Must have Class 3 licence www.coppsinc.ca w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Start your career!

Fax resume w/drivers See Help Wanted abstract to 403-886-4475

Hair Stylists

760

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

JUST CUTS is looking for F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.

Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494

Janitorial

770

ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. $13/hr. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

Oilfield

800

1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants 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.

Barden Oilfield Hauling is looking for a Texas Bed Operator to join our growing company. Competitive wages and immediate benefits offered. Fax or email resumes 403 341 3968 bardentrucking@ telus.net No phone calls please.

BRAHMATECH LTD Journeyman & Apprentice Electricians and Instrument Techs WANTED Red Deer Based Oilfield Company.

Home Every Night.

Top wages paid. info@brahmatech.ca Fax: 403-346-7644 Start Nov. 1st, 2013

LOOKING FOR EXP’D Boiler Operators with tickets for work in Central Alberta and Northeastern BC. Submit resumes to info@gtchandler.com or fax to: 403-886-2223

PACIFIC VALVE SERVICES

is looking for a F/T Valve Technician/Shop Labourer AND a Field Service Technician.

Driver’s license & abstract must be provided with resume. We offer profit sharing, dental & medical benefits, & a positive, safety oriented work environment.

Wages will depend on experience. Must be prepared to work overtime.

Please fax resume with references to (403) 346-8847 or email to: jwhitelaw@pacificvalve.com No phone calls please.

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Q TEST INSPECTION LTD.

Now has immediate openings for CGSB Level II RT’s and CEDO’s for our winter pipeline projects. Top wages and comprehensive benefit package available.

Subcontractors also welcome.

Email resumes to: qtestltd@telus.net or Phone 403-887-5630.

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS and DERRICK HANDS Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

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

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced operators Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com fax 403-844-2148

Fluid Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

We are looking for Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick and Floorhands for the Red Deer area. $2 safety bonus and above CAODC recommended wages.

Please email jwalsh@galleonrigs.com or Fax (403) 358-3326.

Lancaster Green

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone 309-3300.

Oilfield

309-3300 CLASSIFIEDS

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Trades

850

GLENN’S RESTAURANT

Wise Intervention Services Inc. is now hiring for the following positions:

* Downhole Tool Supervisors * Coil Tubing Rig Managers * Crane Truck Operators * Nitrogen Pump Operators * Fluid Pump Operators * Mechanics Competitive wages and benefits. Priority given to applicants with relevant experience, Class 1 Drivers license and valid oilfield tickets.

Wise is a leading oilfield services provider that is committed to quality and safety excellence. By empowering positive attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values, our employees care for the success of one another.

Please forward all resumes to: jobs@wiseisi.com or by fax to 403-340-1046

Professionals

810

EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS

requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided.

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

989240 AB LTD. o/a TIM HORTONS Hiring 15 Permanent F/T Food Counter Attendants & 4 Permanent F/T Food Service Supervisors for eachRed Deer Locations Parkland Mall 6359 50 Ave. & 6020 - 67 St. & 2325 - 50 Ave. Fax: 403-314-4427, email parklandtimhortons @gmail.com Must be available all shifts, evenings., wknds., nights $11./hr. - FCA No exp. needed. $13.50/hr. - FSS 1-2 yrs. industry exp. needed.

Apply in person, by fax or email.

BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS NEEDED. Cooks start at $15./hr Dishwasher start @$12.hr Must be willing to work varying shifts. Exc. wages and benefits. Must have reliable transportation.

Apply in person to Sandy at Glenn’s Restaurant on Gasoline Alley or phone for an app’t. 403-346-5448.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool etc.

Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety stardands $14.00/hr.

All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards $ 14.00/hr All positions are Shift Work & weekends Fax resume 780 - 702-5051

LUCKY’S LOUNGE

located in Jackpot Casino, requires Experienced P/T Servers.

Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at $12.25/hr. all stations, prep, sea food, To provide Food & Beverage service, handle apps., entres. etc. Must be avail. nights and weekcashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain ends.

MUST HAVE: cleanliness and hygiene.

• 2-3 yrs. post secondary Cook education. $14.00/HR. • 2-5 yrs. training To prepare and cook all • 2-5 yrs. on-the-job exp. food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hy- • Provide references The hourly rate will be giene follow recipes, assist $13.10 per hour in receiving and storing

Kitchen Helper

$11/hr To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean floors.

Assist in prep.

All positions are Shift Work & Weekends.

Fax resume 780-702-5051

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

Professionals

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

248 LAMPARD CRES Fri. 11th 1-7, Sat. 12th 11-6 MULTI-FAMILY. Patio furn.& heater, gas power weed eater, household decor, computer desk.

800

Oilfield

Rusty Pelican Restaurant 2079 50 AVE. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161

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

Sales & Distributors

830

AFTERNOON SHIFT CNC LEAD HAND/SUPERVISOR Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift Lead hand/supervisor.

Duties include, ensuring production flow on Mazak C.N.C lathe and mills, trouble shooting, min 1 years experience as a lead hand/supervisor in a machine shop.

We offer competitive wages, company paid benefits and a RRSP matching plan.

Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca

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850

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.

850

Concrete finisher

needed to perform detailed and quality finishing as well as other related tasks, minimum 5 years experience. All applicants must be flexible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production schedule. Own transportation to work is needed.

Wage will be based on experience, attitude and willingness to commit to long term employment.

Please fax resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@ eaglebuilders.ca Thank you to all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be notified.

SHEET Metal Installer for HVAC Company.

Residential or retro-fit exp. req’d. Great benefit pkg.

ALSO, Shop helper required. E-MAIL resume to: info@comfortecheating. com or fax: 403-309-8302

MAINTENANCE POSITION The position includes maintenance inspections, lubes, PM’s and repairs to all types of equipment in order to maintain the safe operation and fulfill production requirements of Rahr Malting. The position is rated under the Heavy Job classification.

This position will work in coordination with the Operations group and is accountable to the Maintenance Supervisor.

A valid trade certificate is an asset but not mandatory.

Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Application Closing Date: October 25 2013.

Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to: Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attn: Human Resources Box 113 Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 FAX: (403)747-2660 EMAIL : mlyle@rahr.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

BUSINESS ALIGNMENT COORDINATOR

Trades

850

Canada’s largest member-owned utility requires a Coordinator to assist in our document control, strategic priorities and to monitor our business functions.

Clark’s

Based in our Innisfail offices, duties will include reviewing and documenting our processes; and creating/revising systems and procedures.

You will also perform data analyses, review our legal documents, and assist legal counsel by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and arranging witnesses.

We require related education and several years experience in senior administrative work. We require excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and profi ciency in MS Office and MS Visio.

Apply by October 14th:

Service Plumbers NEEDED!!!

Clark’s has immediate openings for qualified, experienced Residential, Commercial

bbassett@equs.ca

Trades

PLUMBING & HEATING CORP.

and Industrial Plumbers.

One position is 2 week on and 1 week off shift it is located in Lac La Biche/Bonnyville, Alberta, (furnished living accommodations provided for out of town employees in both locations) Second is 2 weeks on and 1 week off and is a Camp position.

The successful candidates will: • • • • • • • •

850

Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for an experienced

overhead crane operator

to join an enthusiastic and rapidly expanding company.

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. Wage will be based on experience, attitude, and desire to commit to long term employment. 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.

Required Immediately PARTS MAN and WAREHOUSE

Parts man required for rapidly expanding HD Parts Supply Store.

Must be able to work unsupervised in a fast paced environment.

Have experience in the heavy truck/trailer industry.

Must possess strong customer service skills.

Above average wages, benefits package.

Apply with resume @ Artic Truck, Email: ron.cain@nfleetsolutions.com Fax: 403-348-5198 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

850

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Maintenance position.

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a well experienced F/T HOSTESS & SERVERS 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.

Trades

ELEMENTS is looking for 5 retail sales reps. selling season gift packages and personal care products in Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + bonus & comm. FT. No exp. req`d. Please email elementsreddeer@gmail.com FLURRIES SHEEPSKIN is looking for 5 SALES REPS, selling shoes & apparel, at our Parkland Mall. 4747 67 St. Red ALPINE DRYWALL Deer. $12.10/hr. + bonus Immed. openings for & comm. F/T Position. No tradespersons. Commercial. exp. req’d. Email Phone 403-348-8640 F/T PAINTER Flurriesrd@gmail.com Commercial/Residential CARPET COLOUR Brush/Roll Application.

CENTRE Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d. is currently looking for Contact Drew at CCL EXP’D. TILE INSTALLER 403-596-1829 Applicant must have ability to lay out tiles, be familiar FOUNDATION company in Red Deer is currently Is looking for F/T with setting materials and hiring experienced SALESPERSON. Mon. - Fri. products. This is a F/T foundation form workers.

8-5. Job requirements will position with a wage of $20 Please fax resume to: be: quoting jobs, dealing -$25/hr. depending on exp.

403-346-5867. with walk in clients, phone Submit resume attn: Curtis sales, scheduling and cpoiercarpetcolourcentre.

Galaxy Plumbing & Heatcustomer service. Very com or drop off at ing Ltd seeking full time competitive wages and Carpet Colour Centre 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year benefit package. Fax 1100, 5001-19 St. Red plumbing apprentices, resumes to: 403-343-1325 Deer, Ab. T4R 3R1 Applicants should have service and new home SOAP Stories is seeking 5 experience. Drivers license CERTIFIED WELDER retail sales reps. Selling is required for all positions.

Permanent soap & bath products.

Please email your resume Certified Welders $12.10 hr + bonus & comto galaxyadmin@telus.net $28 - $45 per hour mission. Ft No exp. req`d. or fax to 403-347-4539. dependent on level of exp.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Group benefit plan after 3 Red Deer. email resume to GOODMEN month probation. premierjobrd@gmail.com ROOFING LTD. • Red Seal Welder or Requires equiv. academic & exp.

• Min, 2 yrs welding exp.

SLOPED ROOFERS Trades at a Journeyman level LABOURERS • Familiar with working & FLAT ROOFERS outdoors in remote lo2ND OR 3RD YEAR cations and all weather Electrical apprentice req’d.

Valid Driver’s Licence conditions Exp. a must. preferred. Fax or email • Working knowledge of Please email resume to: info@goodmenroofing.ca pertinent industry lsservices@live.com or (403)341-6722 • regulations and OH&S. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! ARIES AIRFLO COPP’S SERVICES INC. HEATING & AIR HVAC Service Person 225 Burnt Ridge Rd. Red required for busy well CONDITIONING Deer County, AB T4S 2L4 established company in is looking for experienced Phone: 403 347-6222 Red Deer. Attractive wage SHEET METAL Email: HR@coppsinc.ca and benefit package. Full APPRENTICES Fax 403-403-5447 hours guaranteed. Start & JOURNEYMEN www,.coppsinc.ca immediately. e-mail: to work in our commercial brad@comfortecheating. & residential departments.

CHILES SANDBLASTING com We offer top wages, year & PAINTING REQ’S Phone: 403-309-8301 or round work, group benefits, I Labourer & 1 Prepper, Fax: 403-309-8302 apprenticeship programs & exp. would be an asset, a great work environment.

MOTIVATED individual must have own transportaEmail resume to required to work as terry@ariesairflo.com or fax tion. Wage is $15 - $18/hr. apprentice in the heating, Please submit resume by to 403-346-7840. Valid ventilation and air fax: 403-340-3800 driver’s license required. conditioning trade. Good mechanical and people skills an asset. Clean driver’s license mandatory.

Trades email: info@ comfortecheating.com fax: 403-309-8302 Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and growing company.

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Clerical

Wanted experienced only, industrial preppers, painters and coaters for full time positions. Also looking for a full time experienced yard person with forklift ticket. Fax resume to 403-346-0626 or email to nancy.hacoatings @gmail.com

Truckers/ Drivers

860

DRIVER req’d. for city & rural deliveries, must be able to work alone and with others. Duties incl. driving, shipping/receiving and customer service.

Class 3 with air ticket and abstract is req’d. Drop resume off at Weldco #11, 7491 49th Ave. or fax to 403-346-1065. No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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.

NEED EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time.

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 403-746-5794 or email mrmike71@hotmail.com

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*REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY* Parts Person/ Service Writer: able to maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping system(s).

Experience an asset but willing to train the right Individual. Email your resume to sales@ siautomatics.com or Fax 403-885-2556

Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

hold a current Journeyman’s ticket and H2S be experienced in all aspects of Plumbing service must pass a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening Provide a current Driver Licence and Abstract be a motivated self-starter take pride in doing great work and willing to work long hours if needed be energetic, positive, and keen to work with a rapidly expanding company be 100% dedicated to customer service and satisfaction

FALL START •

GED preparation to start November 5 Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

Clark’s offers top wages,10% holiday/vacation pay, overtime after 8 hrs, training, Health and Dental packages, Cell phones, Company Truck. We are a COR Certified and ISNetworld Compliant, safety-conscious company that provides a safe and enjoyable workplace.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Fax Resume to 780-623-7451 or Email: sales@cpandh.ca

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www.trican.ca

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

NOW HIRING AT ALL LOCATIONS

(Reliable vehicle needed) EASTVIEW AREA 60 papers $321/mo.

...Join our Team!

MICHENER AREA 134 papers $793/mo.

MOUNTVIEW AREA 76 papers $407/mo.

Scan to see Current Openings

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ROSEDALE AREA 67 papers $360/mo.

WORLDWIDE KNOWLEDGE - LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 D3

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

in UPPER FAIRVIEW Fairbanks Rd, Fir St. & Fox Cres.

ALSO Fairway Ave. & Freemont Cl. ALSO Farrell Ave., Flagstaff Cl. & Fountain Dr. GLENDALE 71 St. & Gehrke Cl. ALSO 59 Ave. & Gray Dr. NORMANDEAUE Norquay St. & Nordegg Cres.

Misc.

Help

880

EXP’D PARTS PERSON req’d by Chrysler Dealership.

Apply in person with resume at: Northwest Motors 3115 Gaetz Ave. R.D. Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

F/T sales and customer service associate, bilingual French/English an asset.

Hourly wage plus benefits. email: careers@buyairsoft.ca

FIELD PERSON

Insulation Cover Manufacturer is looking to train someone to take measurements and make simple drawings of oilfield and petrochemical equipment and assist in manufacturing as required.

Anyone with knowledge of oilfield equipment would be ideal. Must have a dependable vehicle (compensation paid). The qualified applicant should have good communication skills and be able to handle multiple projects. $19/hr. to start with wage review and some benefits after 3 months. Please reply, with resume, to: cover@ telus.net or phone 403-343-3435 FURNACE DUCT CLEANING TECH REQ’D. IMMED. Wages neg. 403-506-4822 HOUSE CLEANER Honest, reliable, exp.

3.5 hr/jobs. General residential 403-598-1906

WASKASOO 45 & 46 Ave. Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

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

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SHIPPER RECEIVER

Firewood

Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our warehouse department. Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation.

We are currently looking for a full time Shipper Receiver to work out of our Red Deer location. Shifts will be varied including weekends.

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

ANDERS AREA Asmundsen Ave./ Ainsworth Cres.

INGLEWOOD AREA

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week

Inglis Cres.

In the towns of:

LANCASTER AREA

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Long Close Law Close/ Lewis Close Langford Cres.

Landry Bend Lawson Close MORRISROE McKinnon Cres/ Munro Cres.

Marion Cres./ MacKenzie Cres.

Maxwell Ave./ McGill St. Metcalf Ave./ Mayberry Close.

McLean St. SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres./ Stanhope Ave. Springfield Ave. VANIER AREA Visser St. Vanson Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

Launch your career with a well known and respected company. Become a part o f t h e s u c c e s s f u l Tr a i l team by applying in person to: Colin Parsons in person at #6 4622 61 Street, Riverside Industrial District, Red Deer or fax to 403-347-3314. A security check will be conducted on successful candidates.

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 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Wanted experienced tire service tech must have Passenger & Light Truck experience. Phone or visit Fountain Tire 6195 67 a st Red Deer 403.343.9422 WEEKEND dispatchers req’d. immediately.

Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written communication skills. Fax resume to 403-346-0295

Volunteers Wanted

To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 REG COX FEEDMIXERS Req’s F/T In Service Shop, exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld.

Apply fax 403-341-5622 WELL ESTABLISHED grooming shop in Lacombe is looking for a certified groomer with experience in all breeds. We are a small grooming shop focused on quality. Quality and pride in your work is extremely important, 3-5 years’ work experience is recommended when applying, e-mail your resume to pawsitive.cj@gmail.com

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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION Night at the Crongquist House on Tuesday October 15, 7 pm Any age req’d for house tours, greeting people, assisting servers, dishwasher, kitchen and office.

Call Delores @ 403-346-0055 if interested Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem)

wegot

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the BOWER AREA WESTPARK AREA Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

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

Currently seeking RELIABLE newspaper carriers for morning delivery in WESTPARK & WESTLAKE AREAS Please call Quitcy at 403-314-4316 DISPATCHER req’d.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

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 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.

ROSEDALE AREA Roche St. & 3 Blocks of Roland St. $54/mo.

ALSO East half of Robinson Cres., Revie Cl. & Reinholt Ave. $84/mo.

ALSO Richards Cr. & Cl., Russell Cres. & Ray Ave. $120/mo.

TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

1900

Travel Packages

FURN. room, all utils. and cable incld, $425/mo.

403-506-3277 FURNISHED Bdrm. $500 incl. utils. 403-342-4604

AFFORDABLE Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 FREE FIREWOOD Bring your power saw.

403-346-4307

LOGS

Household Appliances

1710

MCCLEARY FRIDGE, 4’x2’, $175. 403-314-0804

Household Furnishings

1720

COUCH/Sofa bed, from Leons, clean in exc. cond. $150.

3 WOOL ACCENT CARPETS, clean, $50 for all 3.

403-352-8811 LOVE SEAT, good cond. $100 2 BAR STOOLS, $40 ea.

30” x 48” WHITE WOODEN TABLE. STANDING LAMP, $10.

403-346-2346 ROUND 40” Mable table & 4 chairs, exc. cond. $200.

403-352-8811

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

360 XBOX, 10 Games, $10. ea.

PS 2, 10 games, $60.

Panasonic stereo, Ipod hookup. $40.

403-782-3847 COLECO table top Packman game. $80.

403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

1760

18” POULAN CHAIN SAW, $75. 403-314-0804 6’ CHRISTMAS TREE, $10.

GOLD FRAME MIRROR, 25”x30”, $10.

SEWING MACHINE, never used, $95.

403-346-2346 9 assorted Corral dinner plates, 6 side plates, 4 soup bowls, $12 for all.

1 Large fruit bowl, great design. $7.

8 old fruit nappies, $2 for all.

Medium size old meat platter $7.

Dream Catcher, $10.

Rhinestone Necklace & Earrings, from the 1950’s, $75. 403-346-2231 Deck table, in green metal with glass top 38”x60”, 4 chairs, & 1 matching rocker chair (new was $700).

Asking $75.

CACTUS - 8 ft. live cactus plant. $50.

KENMORE DEHUMIDIFIER model 24. Exc. cond. $75.

403-352-8811 DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino FOR SALE: Large wash tub $30.

Electronic De-Humidifier $55. 403-342-7460 FREE HOUSEPLANTS Palm, Gardenia, Ivy, Sedum, Shamrock, Philodendron.

GONE THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS IS UPON US! Electric Roaster, never used. Self baster.

Does everything you do in the kitchen oven. $80.

403-347-0104.

VARIETY of brand new instrumental, country, old time music CD’s, (16) $30 Must take all.

403-309-1838

Pets & Supplies

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

2190

Grain, Feed Hay

3140

Warehouse Space

TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

3190

Mobile Lot

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

RABBIT Hutch, outdoor, partially insulated, incld’s heated water dish and food. $75. 403-340-2462

1830

(2) BURMAN kittens. $40/ea.

403-887-3649

4050

Acreages

LOCATION... LOCATION! On pavement, min. from Innisfail, 1500 sq. ft. ranch style home on 3.81 acres.

5 bdrms., w/2.5 baths, att. car port, cedar vaulted ceiling, 2 fireplaces, high speed DSL internet. $495,000. 403-357-9930

5040

SUV's

2009 ESCALADE All options, new tires 132,000 kms. white, 7 Pass, 22” Rims, Exc. $32,500. obo 403-343-3516 imstein@telus.net 2006 TUSCON V6 fwd, orig. owner, ONLY 23,700 kms, $11,100 403-346-2867

4070

Farms/ Land

1/4 SE24-40-24-W4 $4000 oil revenue. 1/2 mile from #12 Hwy. Power & water. 403-396-2925

4090

Manufactured Homes

MUST SELL

By Owner.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

Commercial Property

wegot

4110

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Has only 69,885 km. Fully loaded including NAV and DVD. 403 343 1651or 341-0606

HUNTERS SPECIAL 1991 Chev Blazer, 4 spd., hubs, winch $5888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

5050

Trucks

homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

wegot

rentals

Realtors & Services

4010

CLASSIFICATIONS

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

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 WANTED- 3 bedroom home or town house with appliances, basement and garage. Small dog and smoking. Mature Couple, Nov1-2013. Contact us at 780-902-6013 or email at bjportr@telus.net. Looking in Red Deer area or Red Deer County.

wegot

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

4020

Houses For Sale

BIG VALLEY Only $20,000 3 bdrm. on nice large treed lot. Water, sewer, garbage Good terms avail. Owner Dave 780-475-2897

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer 3 BDRM, 1 1/2 bath townwww.homesreddeer.com house in well kept condominium complex at #9, 15 Stanton St. 5 appls & fenced yard.

Tenants must be over 40 w/references & quiet living.

Avail. Nov. 1st for $1300/mo. $1300 D.D. 403-341-4627

3030

Condos/ Townhouses

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

Manufactured Homes

3040

33,175 SQ. FT. manufacturing bldg. on 5.8 Acres 2008 CHEVY Colorado for $1.4 Million. Heavy Vortec 3.7 L, 4wd, good P o w e r, 1 0 To n c r a n e , tires & brakes, Linex box oversized loading doors, & liner & undercover. 783-2064 large graveled storage yard. 45 mins outside of Calgary in Linden, AB. Call Colliers International, Evan Campers Truman (403) 215-7252.

12’ TRUCK Camper to give away. Everything still working but needs some work to roof.

MUST BE MOVED! **SOLD**

5090

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

IMMED. POSS. $379,900.

Bower bi-level fully dev. 3 bdrm., 3 bath. large rec. rm, can possibly add an extra bdrm. Desirable upgrades.

Corner lot w/det. 15x24 heated workshop. RV parking. OPEN HOUSE - 94 Boyce St. 1 - 4 pm.

Sat. Oct. 5th. 403-350-1690

wheels

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Cars

5030

TWO TWIN CARS Very rare collectibles. 1964 Oldsmobiles, Super 88, hard tops, holiday cars, father & son cars, driven daily, could sell 1 or 2 to same buyers. Offers 780-455-2573

3060

LARGE, 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MORRISROE MANOR

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852 Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom suites perfect for all walks of life. Cat friendly. Plaza Apartments: 1(888)7849279 rentmidwest.com

www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 346-7273

Condos/ Townhouses

MASON MARTIN HOMES Custom new homes planning service.

Kyle, 403-588-2550

NEW CONDO

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Acreages

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

4040

4050

APPROX. 30 acres. 20 min. to Lacombe. 1/2 mile off Hwy 12. Creek & exc. building site. 403-396-2925

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

1997 GRAND AM, V6 4 dr.

Red, low kms. Must be seen. Asking $1600.

403-352-7323

Auto Wreckers

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

at www.garymoe.com

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

A-1 WILLY’S Parts Place Inc. Will haul away salvage cars free in city limits. Will pay for some.

Only AMVIC approved salvage yard in Red Deer 403-346-7278

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

3050

Suites

2000 CAMPION 552 with 200 hrs on 2007 Volvo Penta 4.3L I/O. All cushions, seats & tarps in great shape & winterized. Garmin fishfinder 597C & full instrument panel.

Asking $18,000, can be viewed on Kijiji. 403-341-4627 before I put the tarp on for winter.

2000 NEON, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Red, 403-318-3040

LOOKING for a shop and a

FREE Shaw Cable + more 175’ x 200’ lot, 928 sq. ft. 2 $950/month bdrm. apt. above & triple Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225 1 2 0 4 s q . f t . g a r a g e w/under flr. heating, bathroom & LED lighting 4 Plexes/ throughout. Will be ready 6 Plexes N o v. 2 0 1 3 . C l e a r t i t l e .

Asking $460,000. Can see at 4812 50 Ave. Benalto.

CLEARVIEW 403-721-2050 eves.

3 bdrm. 4-Plex, 1.5 bath 4 appls. Rent $1125 incl.

MUST SELL sewer, water and garbage.

New Home. 1335 sq.ft.

D.D. $650. Avail. Nov. 1, bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-304-5337 403-588-2550

5160

Boats & Marine

H.D. BATTERY CHARGER on wheels. $75.

403-314-0804

Newly Reno’d Mobile Home? Benalto home on

Locally owned and family operated

5240

Misc.

Automotive

SCRAP metal and cars, trades 403-304-7585

Open House Directory

Tour These Fine Homes Out Of Red Deer

4310

SERGE’S HOMES 17 VINTAGE CLOSE BLACKFALDS Oct 12 & 13 Sat. & Sun., 1 - 5 pm 1980 sq. ft. 2 storey walk out. Contact Robert @ 403-505-8050

4310

Out Of Red Deer

SERGE’S HOMES Mackenzie Ranch 58 Mackenzie Cres.

LACOMBE Oct. 10 & 11, 2 pm - 5 pm Custom 2 storey 1392 sq. ft. Contact Robert @ 403-505-8050

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS

1810

LARGE bird cage on wheels with 2 large doors and 4 smaller ones. Lots of toys and accessories.

Mint condition. Call 403-746-3914 after 6 pm.

Cats

3090

Rooms For Rent

1 BDRM. bsmt, prefer employed or student. Avail. immed 342-7789 /396-7941

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

Homestead Firewood

SIM’S Burgundy Leather Reclining Sofa. Exc. cond.

Paid $2500. Asking $550 obo. 403-343-6187

Employment Training NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

1660

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

The ideal candidate will: Price depends on location.

• be able to maneuver Lil Mule Logging merchandise in excess 403-318-4346 of 100lbs • possess exceptional Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / customer service skills del. Lyle 403-783-2275 • enjoy working within a diverse team

278950A5

CARRIERS NEEDED

1630

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

INNISFAIL Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

EquipmentHeavy

1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Accounting

1010

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

Eavestroughing

1130

EVESTROUGH / WINDOW CLEANING. 403-506-4822

Escorts

1165

Massage Therapy

1280

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

VII MASSAGE JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its Free Est. 403-872-8888 INDEPENDENT w/own car BEST! Seniors’ Cleaning FREE 403-986-6686 Handyman 8 week old orange kittens Services Come in and see Services 5 mo. old Calico kittens, 1 VINYL SIDING CLEANING why we are the talk gorgeous pinky orange 5 Eaves Trough Cleaned, HELPING HANDS Home of the town.

ATT’N: Looking for a mo. old M. kitten, all need Windows Cleaned. Pckg.

Ltd. for SENIORS. new sidewalk, help on loving homes www.viimassage.biz Support Pricing. 403-506-4822 Companionship, cleaning,

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

1070

403-782-3130

Dogs

1840

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

CONCRETE!

F1B GOLDEN DOODLES, black now but will brindle as they get older. Non shedding, well handled, long time breeder. $900.

Delivered to Alberta.

Text 306-521-1371 or call 306-792-2113 www.furtettishfarm.ca

Stamp finish, exposed finish, basements, garages, patio pads, driveways & sidewalks. etc. No job to Big or too Small, we do it All! Call Mark 403-597-3523 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

1372

1200

small jobs around the house, such as small tree cutting, landscaping, painting or flooring?

Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

1280

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

FANTASY MASSAGE

Now Open

1420

WINDOW CLEANING. Outside / Inside / Both.

403-506-4822

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

International ladies

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Window Cleaning

Property clean up 340-8666

Executive Touch Massage (newly reno’d) (FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650

cooking - in home, in facility.

We are BETTER for CHEAPER! Call 403-346-7777

UNWANTED Yard & House Items - Will haul to land fill. Call 403-896-2108

1430

RESIDENTIAL SNOW CLEARING. Affordable monthly contracts.

403-352-4034 SECOND 2 NONE Fall cleanup, eavestrough, hedges, odd jobs, etc.

403-302-7778

WORLD

D4

THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 2013

Lawmakers squabble as default closes in

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Its approval ratings scraping bottom, Congress took no discernible steps Wednesday to end the nine-day partial government shutdown or to head off a threatened default by the national Treasury.

Instead, the House passed legislation that the Obama administration already had rendered unnecessary, while Speaker John Boehner and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi met face-to-face — and promptly disagreed even about which side had requested the get-together.

Across the Capitol, the Senate marked time under 18th century rules, focusing its attention on a test vote — next weekend — on a $1 trillion increase in the debt limit to avert a default.

“Enough is enough,” said Barry Black, the Senate chaplain who has delivered a series of pointed sermonettes in recent days as lawmakers careen from crisis to crisis.

Evidently not.

With Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on tap to testify before lawmakers on Thursday, officials said he was expected to reiterate that Congress needed to raise the government’s borrowing limit by Oct. 17 to be sure of preventing default.

How bad would that be?

The nation’s largest manager of money market mutual funds was taking no chances. It said it had been selling off government debt holdings over the past couple of weeks and no longer holds any that comes due around the time the nation could hit its borrowing limit. Fidelity Investments expects Congress to take the necessary steps to avoid default, but “we have to take precautionary measures,” said Nancy Prior, president of Fidelity’s Money Market Group.

Leaders of both political parties have warned that a financial default could plunge the economy into recession,

U.S. BUDGET CRISIS

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

From left, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and others stand on the Senate steps on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, during a news conference on the ongoing budget battle. President Barack Obama was making plans to talk with Republican lawmakers at the White House in the coming days as pressure builds on both sides to resolve their deadlock over the federal debt limit and the partial government shutdown. cause interest rates to rise and home values to plummet.

But at least one Republican lawmaker, Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama, said a default wouldn’t be the worst calamity to befall the country.

“Insolvency and bankruptcy” would be worse, he said, warning that that would be the result of yet another increase in the debt limit without attaching measures to bring down the federal budget deficit.

The partial shutdown ground on, although an Associated Press-GfK poll suggested the impact was anything but uniform. Only 17 per cent of

those polled said they or their households had experienced any impact, while 81 per cent said they had not.

Who’s fault? Some 62 per cent said Republicans were mostly or entirely to blame for the partial shutdown, which began on Oct. 8, while 49 per cent said as much for President Barack Obama.

There was widespread agreement on one point. The country is widely dissatisfied with elected lawmakers.

A new Gallup poll put approval for Congress at 11 per cent, a mere one in every nine adults. The AP-GfK survey made it 5 per cent approval

— and only 3 per cent among independents, whose votes are the main prize in next fall’s midterm elections. Nationally, a whopping 83 per cent of adults disapprove of Congress’ actions.

Inside the Capitol, neither private meetings nor public votes offered any hint of progress toward ending the latest gridlock.

Republicans are seeking negotiations on budget, health care and other issues as the price for reopening the government and raising the debt limit. Obama and Democrats say no talks unless legislation is first passed.

The House voted 252-172 to reopen the Federal Aviation Administration. Democrats generally opposed the measure and the White House issued a veto threat, saying the government should be reopened all at once, not on a piecemeal basis.

There was a brief moment of unity when the House voted 425-0 to let the Pentagon pay death benefits to the families of fallen U.S. troops.

That was the topic that drew Black’s attention in his daily prayer at the opening of the Senate’s session. “When our federal shutdown delays payments of death benefits to families of children dying in faraway battlefields, it’s time for our lawmakers to say, ‘Enough is enough,” he said.

Controversy accompanied the subject.

Republicans said Congress had passed and Obama had signed legislation last week to permit the payments, but the Defence Department said otherwise. As Republican leaders were pushing toward a vote on the bill making it explicit, Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a charity would pick up the death benefit costs instead.

In a delicate minuet, Pentagon officials said they were not permitted to solicit the funds, but could accept an offer if one were made unbidden.

That eased the pressure on Senate Democrats and the White House, who have generally refused to support measures to ease the impact of the partial shutdown without ending the disruption entirely.

In the House, Speaker Boehner of Ohio sat down with the Democratic leader, Pelosi of California, and their seconds-in-command.

Michael Steel, a spokesman for Boehner, said, “Reps. Pelosi and Hoyer (Rep. Steny Hoyer, the second-ranking Democrat) asked for the meeting, and as we’ve stated publicly, we’re willing to meet with any Democratic leader who is willing to talk.”

Foreign minister hospitalized due to stress over U.S. thaw IRANIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL BLAMES HARD-LINE CRITICS FOR SITUATION TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s internal power plays have produced many moments of political theatre, but never one like this: The foreign minister checks himself into a hospital because of stress, blaming it on hard-line critics of the recent thaw with Washington.

A cascade of events Wednesday suggested there was no end in sight to the ideological skirmishes following President Hassan Rouhani’s outreach to the U.S. Those overtures will be put to the test next week in Geneva when nuclear talks with world powers resume.

For Rouhani, the immediate prize would be winning pledges from the West to roll back painful sanctions in exchange for concessions on Tehran’s nuclear program. But, on a deeper level, Rouhani’s gambit also exposes sudden insecurities among the West-bashing factions that have shaped Iranian affairs for decades.

If Rouhani’s brand of diplomacy pays off in the eyes of Iran’s top policymaker, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it could bring sharper limits on the reach of powerful factions led by the Revolutionary Guard — which has already been warned by Khamenei to stay out of politics and let Rouhani’s overtures run their course.

The Guard will remain a pillar of Iran’s establishment no matter what happens with Rouhani’s efforts.

But Khamenei’s directive to give Rouhani political breathing room was a rare roadblock for a group whose power and influence has expanded steadily in the past decade. The Revolutionary Guard’s network now extends beyond its fighting forces to cover sectors as diverse as the nuclear program and airport security.

Possible attempts by Khamenei to separate the Guard from the worlds of politics and foreign affairs would mark a profound change on how Iran interacts with the West, and offer more of flexibility in diplomacy.

“Opposition or frustration by hard-liners is a natural reaction,” said Tehran-based political analyst Saeed Leilaz. “But nothing can derail Rouhani’s policy of outreach to the U.S.” as long as Khamenei remains nominally in his corner.

Khamenei has previously said he’s not opposed to direct talks with the U.S. to resolve Iran’s nuclear standoff with the West but is not optimistic. Last week, he called the U.S. “untrustworthy.”

“There is a political will to reduce tensions with the U.S.,” said a Tehran political commentator, Hamid Reza Shokouhi. “This strategy is supported by the supreme leader.”

But that has not stopped critics of Rouhani’s government from making their complaints heard.

The nationally broadcast Friday prayers last week included the familiar chants of “Death to America.”

A week earlier, protesters hurled eggs and insults and Rouhani’s entourage after he returned from the groundbreaking exchanges in New York.

It was capped by President Barrack Obama’s phone conversation with Rouhani in the highest-level dialogue between the countries since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The latest counterpunch followed a drama that began with a report in the hard-line newspaper Kayhan that contained alleged misquotations of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that criticized the overtures with Washington. This was followed by Zarif seeking medical help because of what he called muscle spasms “due to being nervous.”

“A bitter day,” the U.S.-educated foreign minister posted on his Twitter account.

Zarif claimed the newspaper Kayhan misquoted

Undercover detective participating in NYC motorcycle rally pounded on SUV window THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — An undercover police detective participating in a motorcycle rally that descended into violence pounded on the rear window of an SUV while other bikers attacked the driver through his window, according to a criminal complaint Wednesday charging him with gang assault.

Wojciech Braszczok was an “active participant” in the attack on Alexian Lien’s car two weeks ago following a chase up Manhattan’s West Side Highway, prosecutors said. He did nothing to stop it, didn’t report it to his superiors for two days, and then when did, he lied about it, changing his story to say he saw the attack but didn’t participate, said Assistant District

Attorney Samantha Turino.

“That is clearly not the case,” Turino said. Law enforcement officials have said video from the scene shows the undercover officer participating.

The SUV driver was eventually pulled from his car and beaten on the street, police have said, though the undercover officer is not charged with attacking Lien.

Braszczok, 32, who appeared in court sporting a beard and wearing a hooded sweatshirt and camouflage pants, was also charged with assault and criminal mischief. He was off-duty during the rally. His lawyer, John Arlia, said the video actually exculpates his client, who was at least 12 feet from the attack on Lien, a married father of a toddler whose family was in the car at the time.

“This particular video in ques-

tion exonerates my client — it is an absolute overcharge,” he said.

The SUV’s back window already had a “gaping, softball-sized hole” in it, he said.

The detective posted $150,000 bail and left the courthouse with his hood pulled up. He climbed into a waiting car. Braszczok, who worked in the intelligence division, was stripped of his gun and badge after internal affairs detectives discovered he was present for at least part of the melee during a periodic motorcycle rally.

Police say it was touched off when a motorcyclist and Lien’s SUV bumped. Video captured at the scene shows riders swarming around the SUV before the driver takes off, crushing a rider beneath the car. Biker Edwin Mieses Jr. of Lawrence, Mass., broke his legs and suffered spine injuries.

him as saying Rouhani’s 15-minute telephone conversation with Obama was “inappropriate.” It also quoted Zarif as saying he believed it was wrong to hold a lengthy face-to-face meeting in New York with Secretary of State John Kerry.

Mohammad Hossein Naqvi, spokesman of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, rejected the Kayhan report.

The editors and management at the paper were not immediately available for comment. But in a front-page story Wednesday, Kayhan defended its account and said Zarif’s acknowledgment “brought down the line of compromise” with the U.S. To further complicate matters, Kayhan’s director is appointed by Khamenei. This suggests fissures within one of the main outlets for hard-line commentary.

A major moment for Rouhani’s agenda will come next week in Geneva when Iranian envoys — led by Zarif — meet with delegations from the five permanent U.N. Security Council members plus Germany in a follow-up to discussions in New York last month.

Rouhani has made it clear he wants the U.S. and allies to pull back on sanctions, which have cut Iran’s vital oil exports in half and blackballed the country from international banking networks. But Iran has not announced what it will offer in return.

In Geneva, Iran’s parliament speaker, Ali Larijani, told The Associated Press that Iran has more enriched uranium than it needs for its research and would be willing to discuss the “surplus” with Western powers next week.

He said Iran is open to discussions about what to do with the 20 per cent enriched uranium that it doesn’t need. Iran has reported to the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency that it has turned half of its 20 per cent enriched uranium into a powder form that cannot easily be used to make weaponsgrade fuel.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 D5

More awareness needed for subject of male rape

HOROSCOPE Thursday, Oct. 10 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon in jovial Sagittarius moves into Capricorn today.

The overall influence will encourage us to make longterm goals and think about the future in realistic terms.

It is through hard work and perseverance that we can achieve success in our endeavours.

Venus is in a tense aspect to Neptune signalling great confusion in love matters.

Romance looks better through rose-coloured glasses. Desires are hard to pin point and we tend to over idealize our partners.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, stability and predictability is less likely to be part of your daily life.

You need to remain openminded and receptive to your environment.

Your flexibility will help you deal with any ongoing disruptions or change of schedules.

Later on, you will feel more withdrawn, inclined to spend more time around the home.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A burst of confidence kicks in today. You are certain where to go next and whatever course of action you need to employ. Superiors may ask you to take a leadership role today. You will meet career demands successfully.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are dreaming with your eyes wide open. However, if you do not want to remain the deceived one in the end, you need to differentiate what is you could achieve and can be achieved. Don’t let a make-believe wish disappoint you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Taboo matters and hardto-digest issues will come to the fore today. You seem highly interested in finding out more about the hidden layers of life. You want to dig as deep as you possibly can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You rely on another person today when it comes to gaining support and care.

You may be feeling a bit clingy today, relying on others to determine how you feel inside. You may feel somewhat vulnerable if you lack partnerships’ cooperation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may notice a lower than usual willpower. This is not your day where you can maintain a strong focus and you tend to deviate from your objectives. Postpone, if you can, any important appointments or meetings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): After spending some time in your own corner, it’s time for you to get out in the

ASTRO DOYNA

SUN SIGNS social scene. Unleash your inner child and dare to be entirely yourself. Do not be afraid of being judged. The more fun you have, the more others will follow your lead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The dynamics of your daily life pace may be draining you now. The lack of clarity can easily fog your judgement at this time. You will not likely be able to make any decision and if uncertain, postpone finalizing anything. Ensure to get the facts straight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are a great listener and your decision making process is led by your intuition mostly, not by reason or intelligence. Your perceptive antennas are razorsharp capturing every bit of information at a super high speed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): After being in the limelight, now it’s time to think about safety and security matters. You may be leading a free lifestyle, but it all requires some funding. You hate limitations, yet you realize that your freedom comes at a cost.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Your stance has a lot of power and presence over others today. It is very important to you to keep your emotions under control as you believe that that is a way of protecting yourself from harmful energies around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Use today’s astral energies to clear out your current emotional baggage.

There might be something or someone from your past that you need to let go of. Strong attachments may evoke in you intense feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Today, you may seek the company of your folks.

Whatever you do today, you will not want to be by yourself. Engage in some social event or gathering or organize one yourself. You know what your crowd expects of you.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

Dear Annie: Male rape is a subject that is seldom mentioned.

A close and dear male friend (in his late 40s) was severely raped twice. He was kidnapped from his residence, drugged, sodomized and left naked on the first occasion, and then his residence was broken into, and he was tied up and raped a second time. The general public may think this is rare and unusual.

Not as much as you’d believe.

After the attacks, my friend was examined in a hospital, and a rape kit was done. He then began attending support groups sponsored by different church organizations. He was surprised to learn that hundreds of other men have undergone similar experiences.

My friend later saw one of the perpetrators shopping in a wellknown store and immediately called his local investigating officer. The officer told him, “He has the right to shop in that store just as you do.” The local authorities have no sympathy for male rape.

The FBI has a division to cover violent crimes, but they mainly focus on female rape. Somehow, male rape is an untouchable subject.

I am writing you to ask that you refer victims of such crimes to a protection agency that will go to bat for them. Will you publish this letter to generate responses for other victims? This sort of crime needs to be explored, publicized, exposed by news agencies and brought to the attention of someone who cares. — California Dear California: It is estimated that 10 percent of all sexual assault victims are male.

And while that is a lower number than for women, it is still considerable, and the victims should receive the same respect from the authorities.

All rape victims, male or female, can find support through RAINN (rainn.org) or by calling their hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (ohl. rainn.org/online). For advocacy in bringing this subject to the attention of the public, please con-

BC & AB

FRIDAY-MONDAY OCT. 11-14

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ANNIE ANNIE tact MaleSurvivor.org.

Dear Annie: I have been hurt many times by men in my life.

I am now ready to find one good man to love forever. I’ve been looking online, and a man on one site caught my attention with his looks and his profile. The problem is, he doesn’t seem to be checking his emails.

Do you know how I could find him? I listed what little information I had on Craigslist, hoping someone would recognize him, but no luck.

This might be my lost love. Do you have any suggestions for finding him? — Betty Dear Betty: It is quite possible this man isn’t

responding to your emails because he is not interested. You are dangerously close to being a stalker. Please stop searching for this particular guy — or any “lost love,” which is too great an expectation to place on someone. Consider other men who might have more potential if you back off and give them time to get to know you.

Dear Annie: I had to weigh in on the letter from “Joe Not-So-Cool,” who asked whether he should travel in Europe for a while or be a “hardworking loser in a loser job.” That phrase told me that what might be necessary for Joe to achieve his desired goals is an attitude adjustment.

The millions of low paying and less than glamorous jobs being done by Americans

throughout the country are not “loser jobs.”

They are an integral part of our economy and are being done by honest, hardworking people to the best of their ability.

If Joe took one of these entry-level “loser jobs” in his field, he might eventually achieve his dream. This is what happened with me. I started on the lowest rung possible in my field, and now I have a position I could only dream about.

I am set up perfectly in my career because I worked hard and took pride in the job I was doing. — Been There in Hawaii Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

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