Red Deer Advocate, October 12, 2013

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Redford chief of staff ‘not the right fit’: source RECEIVED $130,000 IN SEVERANCE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Stephen Carter, the ex-chief of staff to Premier Alison Redford now at the centre of a severance pay scandal, did not walk away from his post willingly, but was let go six months into a threeyear contract, sources told The Canadian Press.

The sources say the $130,000 given to Carter in severance was not a lavish plum for a half-year’s work, but had been written into the contract as the severance fee regardless of his departure date.

“He did not leave voluntarily,” one of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Friday.

“The chief of staff is a crucial position in government. It’s the premier’s right-hand man, so to speak.

“That has to be someone that without a doubt can help the premier move the government agenda forward. In this case it was not the right fit.”

When asked about the details of his contract Friday, Carter emailed back a two-sentence reply: “My severance was 130K. Trust you are well.”

Journalists and opposition parties have been trying for a year, through freedom of information requests, to determine what Carter received in severance after he stepped down as chief of staff in Redford’s office in early 2012. He had been in the job for about six months at an annual base salary of almost $265,000.

Carter went from the chief of staff post to serve as a strategist on Redford’s Progressive Conservative party’s election campaign, which resulted in a PC majority government.

Journalists seeking the severance information were stymied by bureaucrats in Redford’s office who refused to release it, arguing it could harm Carter’s business interests and be used as fodder by political opponents to smear him. They also argued that releasing the figure would make it harder for the premier’s office to attract high-end talent.

The issue eventually reached the office of Alberta’s privacy commissioner. Late last month, the commissioner directed that the information be released, dismissing arguments it would harm Carter’s interests or prevent the premier from recruiting top people.

On Wednesday, Global TV reported that officials in Redford’s office had chosen to defy the privacy commissioner, an independent officer of the legislature, and keep the severance figure under wraps.

That revelation led to a storm of criticism toward Redford, despite her argument that, as a politician, she is not allowed to intervene in freedom-of-information issues because of the firewall rules preventing political meddling in the process.

The NDP and the Wildrose Party noted that Carter was not just any chief of staff. In 2011, he had successfully run Redford’s campaign for the PC party leadership to replace outgoing premier Ed Stelmach.

Redford, with almost no support in the PC caucus, had been considered a longshot to defeat the heavily favoured Gary Mar. But Redford and Carter leveraged support for her on social media and, with a last-ditch promise to restore education funding cuts, edged out Mar on the second ballot to win.

Redford took over the premier’s chair and brought Carter in as chief of staff.

Both Wildrose leader Danielle Smith and Brian Mason have said the absence of details on the terms of Carter’s employment raises the question of whether Redford lavishly overpaid his severance as a way to reward him for his services.

Redford dismissed those accusations Thursday, but as opposition outrage spread in newspaper websites and on radio shows she announced a new initiative late in the day.

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Joe Towers, left, and Mike Noblett of Global Forensics, piece together a refrigerator where a explosion took place at the Canadian University College in Lacombe earlier this week. The explosion that originated in a chemistry lab in the Chan Shun Science Centre caused an estimated $500,000 damage.

College storage room, labs badly damaged by explosion, blaze CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF The cause of a contained chemical explosion that led to a recent fire at Canadian University College in Lacombe is still under investigation.

Three students studying in a classroom three doors down from the lab heard an explosion and reported seeing smoke and flames shortly after 11 p.m. on Tuesday. They pulled the fire alarm and called 911.

Lacombe, Bentley and Blackfalds crews responded immediately and were able to put the fire out without issue. They also broke one window to allow smoke to escape, Jr Ferrer, CUC’s communication director, said.

No injuries to students, staff or faculty were reported. However, seven Lacombe firefighters were treated on scene for eye irritation and breathing discomfort and transported to Lacombe hospital as a precaution. All were released from the hospital without concerns.

The explosion occurred in the chemical preparation and storage room on the top floor of the north wing of the Chan Shun Science Centre.

The storage room and labs in the area have been

badly damaged by the blaze, stated a release from the school. The labs on the floor below have also suffered water damage due to the sprinkler system.

The extent of the damage is still currently under review and, while Lacombe fire chief Ed van Delden said he roughly estimates damages to be around $500,000, the school said it’s too early to confirm any numbers.

All classes or labs normally conducted in the science centre have been cancelled until further notice.

“Our academic office is looking at options for lab space as all our lab classrooms were in the affected area of the building,” Ferrer said. “Other classes not needing lab equipment will be housed in other areas of the campus.”

Crawford Insurance, Belfor Property Restoration and an independent forensics inspector are continuing the clean-up work and investigation.

“All the professors are going through the inventory to see which chemicals were in the area and which ones were in which classroom so that will be a bit of a longer process,” Ferrer said. “The affected wing is closed off and is a hard hat zone now as clean-up is ongoing.”

Ferrer said an incident like this has not happened on campus before. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

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On Friday, Alberta Justice spokesman Dan Laville said they’ve asked for a delay in the retrial in order to ask the Supreme Court to restore the conviction. The retrial has been postponed until March 14.

Crown wants to take Jeffrey Leinen case to Supreme Court

Police arrest Edmonton man on child pornography and child luring charges

CALGARY — The Crown wants to take the case of a Calgary man accused of killing a college student with his pickup truck to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Jeffrey Leinen was convicted in December 2011 of second-degree murder for ramming into a group of people outside the Texas Mickey Bar in Olds, Alta.

Nicholas Baier, an 18-year-old student at Olds College, was killed and Leinen was sentenced to life with no chance of parole for 14 years.

In August, the Alberta Court of Appeal ordered a

EDMONTON — Police have charged an Edmonton man with five child pornography and other offences involving a 15-year-old girl.

The Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit says it began investigating last year after someone complained about a man who was active on social media and chat websites.

Police say officers searched the man’s home and seized electronic devices.

Darrell Steppke, 51, is charged with accessing child pornography, possessing child pornography, distributing child pornography and luring a child.

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U.S. uncertain where Canadian fugitive is

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS EDMONTON — There is confusion over how closely police are tracking a convicted sex offender fugitive who police say has fled Canada for the United States.

While Edmonton police maintained they are confident they know Michael Stanley’s location, the U.S. Marshals Service says it isn’t watching him and doesn’t even know where he is.

And a British Columbia extradition lawyer believes the smartest thing Canadian officials can do is leave Stanley south of the border.

Gary Botting said Friday that if Stanley is eventually arrested in the U.S., his extradition process would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and he would face little jail time if convicted of the minor

charges he is currently wanted on in Canada.

“He’s gone. Good riddance. That’s the bottom line.

Why would Canada work to get him back?” Botting said from Coquitlam, B.C. Stanley, 48, has been missing since Oct. 1 when the electronic monitoring bracelet he was wearing was cut off and found on the roof of a business in Lloydminster, on the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary.

A warrant was issued for him on charges of breach of recognizance, mischief and driving offences, and a public alert was issued describing the Edmonton man as an untreated, violent sex offender posing a significant risk to the community. He has a history of offences against women and children.

Several schools in west-central Saskatchewan locked their doors after RCMP received several unconfirmed sightings of Stanley.

On Oct. 7, police in Lethbridge located his vehicle in the city and warned the public that he could be in

the area. But that same day, it appears he drove into the United States.

Edmonton police announced Thursday that Stanley had managed to cross into Blaine, Wash., south of Vancouver. But they said they were “confident” of his location and they had notified appropriate American agencies.

He can’t be arrested in the U.S. unless Canada gets a provisional warrant under the Extradition Act, because Stanley is not wanted on U.S. charges.

Alberta Justice said lawyers were taking steps to do that Friday afternoon, but didn’t know how long the process might take.

A federal official told the Associated Press on Friday that U.S. authorities were aware of a warning from Canada that Stanley might try to cross the border.

But the official said Stanley was allowed through after his records were checked.

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BRIEFS Lacombe man ordered to stand trial in fatal drunk driving case A Lacombe man charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision was ordered to stand trial at a preliminary inquiry in Red Deer provincial court on Friday.

Matthew Lawrence Engelman, 25, is charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death, and refusing to provide a breath sample.

Emergency crews were called to a crash at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Aspelund Road, northwest of Sylvan Lake, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2012.

Police allege that a pickup truck crossed the centre line and struck an oncoming pickup truck.

A Breton man, 41-year-old Randy Pinch, was extracted from his vehicle and rushed by STARS air ambulance to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.

Pinch died in hospital on Oct. 2, 2012.

The case now goes to arraignment in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Nov. 4 to set a trial date.

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Fundraising for Fas Gas shooting victim going strong More than $20,000 has been raised for shooting victim Jaysen Reyes since a trust fund was established for the Filipino temporary foreign worker three weeks ago.

The trust fund was set up for Reyes by Parkland Fuel Corp., the company that owns Fas Gas, after the 26-year-old was shot during an armed robbery at the West Park Fas Gas location where he was working on Sept. 11. Reyes suffered injuries to his face and hands as a result of the shooting.

A Parkland spokesperson reported $20,179 in the trust fund for Reyes, money that has come from a number of individual donations. The account has been set up at Scotiabank and is named Parkland Fuel Corporation ITF Jaysen Arancon Reyes — account number 12989 0475718.

The company is still working on getting Reyes’ mother to Canada from her home in the Philippines.

It has committed to cover the costs of facilitating his mother’s document processing, travel and costs incurred while she is in the country.

A documentary screening fundraiser for Reyes at The Hub on Ross is scheduled for Oct. 19. The documentary, The End of Immigration, chronicles the lives of temporary foreign workers in Canada.

Tickets are available at The Hub on Ross for $10.

Seniors invited to footwear exhibit Seniors are invited to check out how sports footwear has changed over the last 70 years at The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The exhibit, Steps Through Time, will showcase hockey and figure skates, ski boots, baseball and soccer cleats.

Admission is $3 per person and includes refreshments.

For more information visit www.ashfm.ca or call 403-341-8614.

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Lacombe celebrates Hwy 2A improvements Lacombe celebrated the completion of a $19.3-million upgrade and expansion to Hwy 2A at an official ceremony on Friday.

The bulk of the four-km project was completed in October 2012. Final construction wrapped up around the two railway intersections in August 2013.

Dedicated traffic lanes were created as part of the expansion to allow for easier access on and off Hwy 2A and smoother traffic flow within the city.

“This project has resulted in increased safety for all roadway users, and will serve the city and entire region for many years to come,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

The highway now has added traffic lanes, underground storm sewers, concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters.

The addition of a service road and new parking stalls will increase access to the businesses along the highway.

Construction of a three-metre-wide multi-use trail paralleling the highway allows for better connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.

The City of Lacombe was responsible for management of the construction project, as well as any future maintenance of the highway.

The province gave $16 million to the project.

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Red Deerians who like live entertainment, food, drink and supporting a cause have a bevy of choices today.

Voices for Hospices is an event taking place in 60 countries to mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. The event began in the 1980s with one concert outside of London and now takes place around the globe annually, with a goal to raise funds and awareness of the need for hospice and palliative care in the world.

This year’s event in Red Deer will see entertainment and fundraising efforts at 10 local establishments.

At Bo’s Bar and Grill there will be a Neil Young musical tribute performance accompanied by a silent auction, while at Chillabong’s Bar and Grill there will be karaoke with 20 per cent of sales going to the Red Deer Hospice.

Tyler Braun and Matt Cardinal are providing entertainment at Cork’d Taphouse and Grill with 50 cents from every drink sold going to the hospice and a 50/50 draw and raffle for a Samsung Galaxy Note also taking place.

Randi Boulton will perform at La Casa Pergola, during which a dinner for two will be raffled off.

One dollar from every drink sold at One Eleven Grill will be donated to the hospice, with Thom Golub Trio performing.

The music of Frank Sinatra will be featured at the Royal Canadian Legion and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Donnie Smith is set to perform at the Rusty Pelican and all proceeds from the sale of a signature sangria being donated.

The Sheraton’s Garden Terrace Lounge is hosting a performance of duelling pianos and making a corporate donation, while at The Vat, Dawn in the City will entertain and a 50/50 raffle will raise funds for the hospice.

And at The Velvet Olive, Paeton C is performing and there will be an art raffle.

For individual event times, contact the establishment.

Last year’s inaugural local event featured nine acts all at CrossRoads Church, with 160 people at-

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A man was airlifted to an Edmonton hospital after the truck he was driving went off a gravel road and hit a power pole southeast of Rimbey late Thursday. Rimbey fire chief John Weisgerber said that around 10:30 p.m., a truck was travelling southeast on Range Road 420 near Township Road 22 when it left the road. The male driver suffered major injuries and was airlifted to Edmonton.

The male passenger was treated for minor injuries and was arrested on outstanding warrants. The identities of the victims were not released.

There are NEW Voter ID requirements for the municipal elections.

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Judge to decide fate of man who abducted tot

FOODGRAINS HARVEST

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Two of the 10 combines involved in harvesting this canola crop south of Ponoka make their way through the field on Friday afternoon. About 150 people came out to watch and participate in the 16th annual Ponoka Foodgrains Project Harvest. After a beef on a bun lunch, volunteers got to work bringing in the 170 acres of canola, which, when sold, will help fund the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Along with cash donations and the sale of the crop last year, the project in Ponoka raised $85,000. The group involved this year is hoping to raise as much with this harvest.

The Canadian International Development Agency is also matching this contribution and other Foodgrains projects 4:1 to a maximum of $25 million. This year, 31 Alberta projects will contribute to the Foodgrains harvest, all with the goal of ending hunger in the world.

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Ikea monkey’s ‘mom’ appeals in another bid to get Darwin back TORONTO — The saga of the Ikea monkey appears to be far from over.

A Toronto woman who lost ownership of Darwin the monkey after he escaped from her car in December at an Ikea store in Toronto is taking her case to Ontario’s highest court.

A judge ruled last month that Yasmin Nakhuda, who refers to herself as the monkey’s “mom,” could not get the monkey back, but her lawyers filed a notice of appeal this week.

Nakhuda is asking the Court of Appeal for Ontario to overturn the decision, order the monkey returned to her and order Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary to pay her legal bills.

Darwin was sent to the sanctuary in Sunderland, Ont., after animal services scooped him up at the Ikea.

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Leitch is blasting the “abhorrent” practices of rape as a weapon of war and the forced marriage of young children in the developing world.

But she’s defending Canada’s refusal to fund any aid projects that might help the victims of such barbaric practices obtain abortions.

Leitch, who was at the United Nations on Friday to celebrate the UN’s International Day of the Girl, told The Canadian Press that Canada needs to target its aid efforts and has chosen to focus on pre- and post-partum maternal and child health.

As a pediatric surgeon, she said she’s confident Canada has chosen to target its aid where it will do the most good.

Two Canadians jailed in Egypt for seven weeks return home TORONTO — Saying “we owe you our freedom” two Canadians who spent seven weeks in an Egyptian prison returned home to Canada on Friday evening expressing gratitude to everyone who fought for their release.

John Greyson and Tarek Loubani were warmly greeted by family and friends when they arrived at Toronto’s Pearson airport.

“We’re delighted to be here, to be free,” Loubani said. “We want to thank our friends, our families — those people who stood by us were steadfast in their belief that we were innocent,” Loubani said.

“Your hard work mattered, your voice mattered, it made a difference, we owe you our freedom,” he said.

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x Get business and facility operations updates x Review the annual Environmental Report x Discuss Polyethylene 1 (PE1) expansion project status:

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o Construction timelines (PE1, rail yard, electricity substation) o Construction trade opportunities with Ledcor (general contractor for large portion of the work) o Community commitments o Traffic Study

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CRANBROOK, B.C. — A B.C. Supreme Court Justice must decide if a 48-year-old man with an IQ of 65 and the impulse control of an eight-year-old should be declared a dangerous or long-term offender, or if he should spend just two years in jail term for abducting a Sparwood youngster from his bed more than two years ago.

The sentencing hearing for Randall Hopley concluded Thursday in Cranbrook and Justice Heather Holmes ordered Hopley to return to the courtroom on Nov. 29, to hear her decision.

Holmes was presented with a wide variation in submissions during the four day sentencing hearing for Hopley, who admits to the abduction of threeyear-old Kienan Hebert in September 2011.

Crown prosecutor Lynal Doerksen said, accounting for time already served, a range of seven to nine years behind bars is appropriate, followed by a 10-year long-term supervision order similar to parole with strict conditions. If Hopley broke those conditions, Doerksen explained, he would return to prison.

The Crown also requested dangerous offender status.

But defence counsel William Thorne argued Hopley is not a dangerous offender and should receive to two years in jail, once time served is tallied.

Doerksen argued that Hopley has a pattern of behaviour involving young boys, starting when he was 15 and continuing until 2011, when Hebert was taken from his southeastern B.C. home, but returned safely several days later.

There was no sexual paraphernalia found in the cabin where Hopley kept Kienan for those days, Doerksen told the court, but he also argued a sexual motive could not be dismissed.

“Why does a male abduct a child? I think it’s safe for the court to conclude that it’s to sexually assault the child,” Doerksen said.

“The main element is that Hopley will take a child for his own purposes.”

The abduction of Hebert was Hopley’s second attempt to snatch a child from a home, and it was a premeditated act, Doerksen continued, referring to Hopley’s attempted abduction of a 10-year-old boy in Sparwood in 2007.

“It may have been impulsive through the selection of the victim, but the nature of what was found in the house Kienan was held in shows it was not an impulsive act.”

For the defence, Thorne said the abduction of Kienan and the earlier attempted abduction are not connected to a spate of sexual offences against children that Hopley committed as a teen. “(Doerksen) suggests that having an interest in children itself establishes a pattern. I respectfully disagree. It has to be more than that,” said Thorne.

Hopley “grew out of” the type of sexual offences he committed as a teen, Thorne told the court.

“What we have here to consider is a criminal past, beginning in the middle of his teen years and extended into his early adult years, of sexually assaulting children. Then there was nothing for quite some time.”

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Obama, Boehner agree to keep talking

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

WASHINGTON — With time running short, President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner accelerated efforts Friday to prevent the U.S. Treasury from default and end a partial government shutdown that stretched into an 11th day. The latest impacts: new aircraft grounded, military chaplains silenced and a crab harvest jeopardized in the Bering Sea. “Let’s put this hysterical talk of default behind us and instead start talking about finding solutions,” said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

Republicans in the House and Senate separately made proposals to the White House for ending an impasse that polls say has inflicted damage on their party politically.

Each offered to reopen the government and raise the $16.7 trillion debt limit — but only as part of broader approaches that envision deficit savings, changes to the health-care law known as Obamacare and an easing of across-the-board spending cuts that the White House and Congress both dislike. The details and timing differed.

“We’re waiting to hear” from administration officials, said House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.

Hopes remained high on Wall Street, where investors sent the Dow Jones industrial average 111 points higher following Thursday’s 323-point surge.

In meetings with lawmakers over two days, Obama left open the possibility he would sign legislation

repealing a medical device tax enacted as part of the health-care law.

Yet there was no indication he was willing to do so with a default looming and the government partially closed.

Obama called Boehner at mid-afternoon, and Michael Steel, a spokesman for the leader of House Republicans, said, “They agreed that we should all keep talking.”

Jay Carney, the president’s press secretary, said Obama “appreciates the constructive nature of the conversation and the proposal that House Republicans put forward. At yet, the spokesman said, ”He has some concerns with it.“ In Congress, the man certain to be involved in any final agreement, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, gave no indication of his plans.

While the impact of the shutdown varies widely, lawmakers seemed to be taking care of their own needs.

The members-only House gym remained in operation, and enough Senate staff was at work to operate the aging underground tram that ferries senators and others from the Russell Office Building to the Capitol a short distance away.

The shutdown sent ripples nationwide.

The aerospace industry reported that furloughs at the Federal Aviation Administration have resulted in a virtual stop to certification of new aircraft, equipment and training simulators.

The Senate passed legislation instructing the Pentagon to permit military chaplains to conduct worship services. House approval was still needed.

And Keith Colburn, a crab fisherman, told lawmakers during the day that a lucrative, one-month crab harvest set to begin Oct. 15 in the Bering Sea is in jeopardy because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is not assigning quotas to boats.

Obama met at the White House for more than an hour with Senate Republicans, the last in a series of four presidential sit-downs with the rank and file of each house and each party.

He has said repeatedly in recent weeks that he is willing to negotiate with Republicans on budget, health care or other issues, but only after the government is reopened and the threat of default eliminated.

The White House seemed to wobble on that point on Thursday, until Senate Majority Leader Reid emphatically reinforced that it was his view, too.

Republicans have just as insistently demanded that Obama negotiate with them in exchange for passage of legislation that both sides agree is essential.

That left the White House and congressional leaders looking for a way to negotiate their way out of an impasse without appearing to negotiate — with the health of the nation’s economy dependent on their political dexterity.

The administration says the government will bump up against its borrowing limit next Thursday, raising the spectre of an unprecedented default.

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India prepares for impact of major cyclone on eastern seaboard BHUBANESHWAR, India — Officials ordered tens of thousands of coastal villagers to flee their homes Friday as a massive cyclone that filled nearly the entire Bay of Bengal gathered strength and headed toward India’s eastern seaboard.

Officials cancelled holy day celebrations and stockpiled emergency supplies in coastal Orissa and Andhra Pradesh states, with forecasters saying Cyclone Phailin will hit the region Saturday evening.

The Indian Meteorological Department warned that Phailin was a “very severe cyclonic storm” that was expected to hit with maximum sustained winds of 210-220 km/h.

However, the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Hawaii forecast maximum sustained winds of 269 km/h with gusts up to 315 km/h.

U.S. meteorologists said this is a storm that is flirting with historic sized power.

“If it’s not a record it’s really, really close,” University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy said. “You really don’t get storms stronger than this anywhere in the world ever. This is the top of the barrel.”

To compare to killer U.S. storms, McNoldy said Phailin is near the size of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, which killed 1,200 people, but with the much stronger wind power of 1992’s Hurricane Andrew, which was a Category 5 storm at landfall in Miami.

The storm shows no sign of weakening and has an impressive eye, said Ryan Maue of the private weather firm Weather Bell. He called it a “critically dangerous situation with a rare Category 5 landfall,” which he said in that region has a history of being catastrophic.

If the storm continues on its current path without weakening, it is expected to cause large-scale power and communications outages and shut down road and rail links, officials said. There would also be extensive damage to crops.

Report on abuses by Syrian rebels could feed Western unease BEIRUT — Syrian villagers described watching rebels advance on their homes, as mortars thudded around them. By the end of the August attack, 190 civilians had been killed, including children, the elderly and the handicapped, a human rights group said Friday in its most detailed account of alleged war crimes committed by those fighting the Damascus regime.

Human Rights Watch said the offensive against 14 pro-regime villages in the province of Latakia was planned and led by five Islamic extremist groups, including two linked to al-Qaida. Other rebel groups, including those belonging to the Free Syrian Army, a Western-backed alliance, participated in the campaign, but there is no evidence linking them to war crimes, the 105-page report said.

The new allegations are bound to heighten Western unease about those trying to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad and about who would take over if they were to succeed.

“It creates justifiable alarm that the opposition has been infiltrated and undermined by radicals,” said David L. Phillips, a former U.S. State Department adviser on the Middle East.

The Free Syrian Army distanced itself from the five groups identified by HRW as the main perpetrators, saying it is not co-operating with extremists.

“Anyone who commits such crimes will not belong to the revolution anymore,” said spokesman Louay Mikdad.

Human rights groups have said both sides in the civil war, now in its third year, have violated the rules of war, but UN investigators have said the scale and intensity of rebel abuses hasn’t reached that of the regime.

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Being thankful for the little things in life Sometimes it’s the little things in ● dog leashes that work like fishing life that are important. rods I wish I’d known that when I was ● peas in the pod from a garden four-foot-10-inches tall (12 cm) and ● spinner rings (also called ‘worry weighed 85 pounds (two kg) all through rings’), which are rings you wear on high school. your finger and you can But that all changed spin the outside part round when I suddenly grew a and round or back and forth foot. (Not that I suddenly and it’s somehow quite had three feet on the end soothing of my legs, I mean a foot (28 ● Post-It notes decimetres) in height.) ● Abreva (on account of I So after growing up (in hate getting cold sores) height only) and then, later, It’s quite interesting to growing out, as in “wider,” see what comes out of your which I blame on quitting pen when you make a list of smoking, something called non-life shattering things a “thyroid” and discovering you like. For example, double bacon cheeseburguntil this little exercise in HARLEY ers, I’ve come to finally apself-discovery I didn’t even HAY preciate the little things in know I liked Post-It Notes life. that much.

And since it happens to I am also thankful for: be Thanksgiving weekend ● fingerless gloves in Canada, where we are celebrating ● gas fireplaces (that turn on with a the fact that ancient Americans wearswitch) ing funny hats invented the turkey, I ● windshield wipers figure it’s a very good time to be thank● toothpicks (the pointy kind, prefful. erably on both ends) It goes without saying (so I’m typ● popcorn ing it) that I’m totally thankful for all ● the ampersand the Thanksgiving big things you’re I like all these things for a whole supposed to be thankful for, like fambunch of reasons. Some, like gas fireily, friends, freedom and many other places and windshield wipers make things that don’t even start with the life more comfortable and convenient. letter “f,” like health, happiness and Others, like popcorn, make life home. complete and toothpicks are lovely to But as I was sitting in one of my fahave after scarfing a bowl of popcorn. vourite public writing places the other As for the ampersand, I just really like day enjoying a beverage, which I was the shape and its surprising usefulness very thankful for, I got to thinking: why in abbreviating and the fact that it’s a not make a list of all the little things nice piece of trivia to have when you that make life a little or, sometimes, happen to need one. a lot better? Favourite things — from Just to impress everyone, you can gadgets to gizmos, from doo-dads to say: “By the way, do you know what donuts. they call the ‘and’ sign that is shaped So I got out my disposable fountain like this: &? I don’t think I’ve ever pen (my favourite writing stick), and given public thanks for: opened my Mead Wide-Ruled Com● Velcro position notebook (the best notebook ● electric nose hair trimmers ever) and started to make a random, off ● night lights (the kind you plug into the cuff, off the top of my head, braina wall socket and they glow warmly all storming, free-form list of non-major night long) things that I am personally grateful ● sticks (walking, dog throwing, for. drum and fire poking) This is what the first few looked ● Segways (never ridden one, allike: ways wanted one) I am grateful for: So I thought this was so much fun ● disposable fountain pens thinking about things I appreciate, I ● Mead Wide Ruled Composition excitedly tried to talk my Better Half notebooks into making her own list.

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When I encouraged her by reading some of my list out loud, she, of course, thought I was crazy. But then, she knows me too well. After a while I found a little sheet of paper on the table. It wasn’t quite exactly like mine.

Little things the BH is thankful for: ● flowers ● the smell of fresh cut grass ● shimmering water on the lake (she was born and raised at Sylvan Lake, which explains a lot of weird things) ● the feel of the sun on skin ● fat baby birds ● wagging tails I know what you’re thinking. You’re wondering how on earth a sensitive, creative soul like the BH ended up with a raving lunatic like Yours Truly.

All I can say is her one fault — questionable judgment when it comes to personal spousal units — is something I am forever grateful for.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, back to my list. …

More stuff I appreciate: ● Baby powder, Epson salts and Vitabath ● Swiss Army knife. I’ve had six of the little ones. Why six? Because I always forget to remove it from my keychain and the security meanies at the airport always confiscate it. ● frosty beer mugs (not empty) ● GPS I call the British voice on my car GPS “Genie” because she never fails to amaze me with her magic. Even

when I end up on a dead end street in the middle of nowhere. ● PVR The best invention since the GPS. Who would have thought you could record, pause, rewind and slo mo live television?! Finally a perfect excuse for being a hopeless couch potato. ● Tupperware I also like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain, and the feel of the ocean, and the taste of champagne. OK, so that part is a wee joke taken from one of the worst songs ever written, and I’m sorry if you like that song, but I couldn’t resist making fun of it, on account of making fun of things is one of the things I’m thankful for.

So I double-dog dare anyone to take a minute or five this Thanksgiving weekend and think of the little things, the dumb things, the common and uncommon things that are worth a little appreciation now and then.

As for me, right now, I’m thankful for the person who thought up the way to identify a regular typing keyboard by calling it the QWERTY. Not only is it an excellent quirky word, it’s just so darned easy to type in one quick swipe of your favourite finger.

Try it. You’ll be thankful you did.

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

Meanwhile, in Iraq ... money spent ... killings go on The media spotlight on the Arab world shifts focus almost every month: counter-revolution in Egypt, civil war in Syria, an American raid in Libya. ... It rarely stays on Iraq for long, because the violence there has been going on so long that it has become part of the scenery.

But just be patient a little longer.

Five months ago, a British fraudster called James McCormick was jailed for 10 years for selling novelty hand-held golf-ball detectors (cost $20) to the Iraqi government as bomb detectors (cost $40,000).

Yet the Iraqi security services are still using the preposterous devices, which don’t even have a power source.

GWYNNE This tells you all you need to DYER know about the situation in the country.

It’s not because the Iraqis are unaware of the problem.

McCormick allegedly received $75 million from the Iraqi government for the useless toys, and at least a third of that amount would have gone as kickbacks to the government officials who signed off on the deal.

That much lolly was bound to attract the jealousy of rival government officials, and so there has indeed been an Iraqi investigation into the deal.

Three local culprits, including Maj.-Gen. Jihad alJabiri, the head of the Defence Ministry’s directorate of combat explosives, even went to jail over the crime. (They were probably insufficiently generous in sharing their good fortune with other high officeholders.)

But as late as last May, Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki was still insisting that the “ADE-651” golf-ball detectors were effective — and they are still in widespread use today.

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This is beyond bizarre, because Iraq is currently losing about a thousand lives a month to terrorist bombings.

True, five times as many people are being killed each month in the civil war in neighbouring Syria, but civil wars always kill many more people than mere terrorism.

The fear now is that Iraq is drifting towards a sectarian civil war as well.

Maliki’s government, which is dominated by politicians from the Shia majority of the Arab population, effectively controls only about half the country.

The Kurds, who would really rather be independent, control the north, and have little interest in inter-Arab disputes. And the Sunni Arabs deeply resent being under Shia rule.

There has been a revolution in Iraq in the past decade, although it was not the democratic one that the American invaders thought they were bringing.

In overthrowing Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship, they also ended many centuries of domination by the Sunni Arab minority.

Now it’s Shia Arabs who rule the roost, and the Sunnis are largely frozen out of the government, the army and the civil service.

That may be even more important in alienating the Sunni community from the post-American settlement than the constant arrests and torture of Sunnis suspected of anti-government activity. Unemployment in Iraq is 30 per cent, and half the jobs that do exist are in the gift of the government. They almost all go to Shias, and the Sunnis have fallen on very hard times.

Mass Sunni protests began almost a year ago, and until last April they were almost entirely non-violent. Sunni terrorists belonging to al-Qaida-related jihadist organizations — another byproduct of the American occupation — were killing about 300 Shias a month, but they had little support in the broader Sunni community.

Then in April, the Iraqi (i.e. Shia) army raided a

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In May, the death toll from terrorism leaped to 700. By June, it was almost a thousand, and by now some of them were Sunnis killed by Shia counterterrorists.

July, August and September have each brought about a thousand more victims.

This is heading back towards a civil war on the scale of what happened in Iraq in 2006-2007, under the American occupation, when some 3,000 people were being killed each month, and the government is doing nothing effective to stop it. But then, the government does nothing effective in any domain.

The Iraq government gets $100 billion a year in oil revenue, but nothing gets built or maintained or repaired.

Most people live in poverty, while the bulk of the oil income goes on salaries for government employees, a large majority of whom either don’t show up for work at all, or fail to do any useful work when they get there.

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The fake bomb detectors are part of that vast hemorrhage of cash, and one possible reason that they have not been replaced yet is that some people will obviously make a lot of money out of the contract for whatever replaces them.

Until the question of which group of people in the government will strike it rich has been decided, nothing will be done.

The soldiers and police using them in the streets don’t mind. If they should find a bomb in a car, the suicide bomber driving it will almost detonate the explosives and kill them. So a bomb detector that doesn’t detect bombs is just fine with them.

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Canada’s challenges need co-operation between federal, provincial governments HISTORY SHOWS WE DON’T DO WELL WHEN EITHER LEVEL TRIES TO GO IT ALONE Canada’s success as a prosperous, bilities — what might be called take it fair and sustainable society depends or leave it. on a close working relationship beA recent example is the 2013 budget tween the federal and provincial lev- announcement that Ottawa, without els of government. any prior discussion with As our history shows, we the provinces, planned to don’t do well when either scrap an existing job-trainlevel tries to go it alone. ing agreement and replace Given this, it is hard to it with another job trainunderstand Prime Minister ing scheme that would be Stephen Harper’s unwillimposed on the provinces ingness to meet with his without any discussion. provincial counterparts to To be sure, federal minisjointly chart Canada’s futers meet with their provinture and address many of cial counterparts and this the challenges, from penis an important part of the sions, the innovation agenfederal-provincial negotiatda, securities regulation ing process.

DAVID and infrastructure to job But it is not a substitute CRANE training and action on clifor a First Ministers’ Conmate change and the transiference. tion to a low-carbon econoOf course, for such summy, that Canada faces. mits to be effective, the All require federal-provincial co- provincial premiers also have to do operation if Canadians are to see real more than gang up on the federal govchange. ernment with shopping lists of fiscal Harper has not met with his pro- demands — they need to bring crevincial counterparts since early 2009, ative plans and proposals for a more when the country faced the need to re- successful federalist future that also spond to the global economic crisis. recognize federal needs and responsiHe spurned a request from the pro- bilities. vincial premiers last November for a This has to be a two-way street and meeting to discuss Canada’s faltering more than a competition for headlines. economy.

One of the most urgent challenges While Harper does meet individu- facing Canada is to come up with an ally with provincial premiers, he has effective climate change strategy and adopted what appears to be an increas- a plan to transition to a low-carbon ingly unilateralist approach in dealing economy. with what are really shared responsiCanada is far from meeting its 2020

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commitment for reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and most of the gains we have made so far have resulted from provincial initiatives (despite federal efforts to claim the credit). An effective climate action plan needs strong federal and provincial initiatives, working together.

Pensions are another issue where federal-provincial cooperation is essential since both levels of government have jurisdiction.

The current pension system is not working, with corporations dropping defined benefit pension plans (except for top executives) and the existing package of Canada Pension Plan, Old Age security, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Registered Retirement Savings Plans are not up to the challenge of providing adequate pensions for Canadians. We need pension reform.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and his provincial counterparts are meeting on pension reform but a wider discussion is needed at the first ministers level. The federal pooled pension plan is not the solution.

More urgently, the future of jobs training in Canada needs to be quickly resolved.

The 2013 federal budget announcement of major unilateral changes — without any consultation with the provinces despite their constitutional role in delivering labour market programs — has led to an impasse, with the provinces announcing that none

of them will take up the federal plan.

Without an agreement, Canadians in need of skills upgrading could be left high and dry.

Infrastructure is another urgent need, including how to finance the new federal standards for municipal water systems.

Likewise, Canada’s future economic direction in a high-dollar world and growing difficulty in achieving higher productivity growth to finance future health, education and other public goods and services represents a critical challenge for the country.

Canada’s loss of attractiveness for automotive investment in North America is just one indication that we face a challenging economic future.

A shared view of Canada’s economic challenges and priorities would do much to build confidence.

But an innovation strategy can only work effectively if both the federal and provincial governments are on the same page.

Given the uncertainties facing Canada, and the need for federal-provincial co-operation to meet many of our challenges, Harper would serve the country well by agreeing to a first ministers’ summit to set a shared agenda on our future in a fast-changing world.

His unilateralist approach does not serve the country well.

Is it because these same types of commercials on TV and in magazines, etc., represent a false happiness; one that we desire but experience tells us is not real?

We never stop to analyze these issues, we just blindly accept all these new devices as progress, and all we do by this thoughtless action is leave the vast majority of society slowly falling away into a friendless vacuum that one day will result in a societal reaction that I believe we will not be able to handle.

The only ones really touting this

electronic social media business are those who are fleecing our pockets while playing on our loneliness. There is more to this than one column can reveal. Don’t believe me?

Come downtown and ask the people who are perishing from loneliness and neglect.

What drove them to choose the lifestyle they find themselves in?

I am not a real great conversationalist, but I know that the electronic system can not replace my trying to be.

Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.

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

Texting is not a replacement for human interaction Texting — what a wonderful tool!

A couple will be in a restaurant, Not only is it a great way to comboth on a phone texting someone. It’s a municate, but so much can be accomgood thing the phone is smart, because plished so much sooner. they aren’t.

Wait times are reduced, appointEating being just a function, this ments are made and the list couple basically ignores of conveniences just goes on each other by texting someand on. one else; or maybe they If there is a break in the were texting each other, ‘conversation,’ it doesn’t who knows! But to me it hurt to wait a few minutes; says ‘You’re not very intergaps between words don’t esting.’ matter so much if you’re not What a strange society facing the individual you are we are. conversing with.

First the idiot box keeps But I believe that the people away from each drawbacks will hit society other and then in an effort like a sledge hammer with to communicate, we have negative repercussions one latched on to a device that CHRIS day. keeps us even further from SALOMONS The supper was progressone an other. ing nicely and as I took a Our very attitudes are look over the dining room, a being shaped and conyoung girl sitting right close trolled by writers of some by me was busy texting. All the while of the most absolutely terrible TV that she was eating, the ‘conversation’ shows. carried on.

The majority of them are an insult When she was finished eating and to what little intelligence we have, but still texting the same person, she got we watch them and learn from them up to leave and smiled me a big thank just the same. you.

Don’t believe me? Just listen to the Jokingly I mentioned that it must expressions people use — they come have been an interesting conversation straight from these shows. to have taken so long; and wouldn’t it In one commercial for a holiday have been easier to go see the person trailer company a while ago, a man in question. comes home to see each of his children “Naw” she replied “I just don’t like on some device and also his wife. In the guy she’s sitting with,” she pointed his moving around, he knocks over a to a girl at the opposite corner of the picture that he looks at as he picks it room. up.

“I’m alone and I wanted someone to It is a picture of this family on a RV sit with.” outing.

The next morning as I was driving The commercial wraps up showing down 55th Street, it was drizzling and this same family on another outing sitcool. ting around a fire having a blast.

I saw this same young girl on her What is it then that drives us to igway to school but her demeanour was nore face-to-face relationships only to one of a dejected individual just aimtry to keep these friendships going by lessly ambling along. electronic means?

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Allegations of spying don’t come as a shock Canadians may find it unseemly and some of the Brazilian outrage may be real, but no one should be shocked that we are today standing accused of spying.

We should not take this news with a shrug, but to think that security agencies are not trying to poke holes in the privacy of other nations around the world on a daily basis in 2013 is naive.

We have certainly been targeted. Did we believe this was a one-way street?

It is also worth remembering the recent, sometimes frosty, history between BrasilTIM ia and Ottawa.

Yes, this is a worse blow HARPER to bilateral relations than the days when Brazilian restaurateurs poured Canadian whisky down the sewer and a cow was marched to the Canadian embassy.

That was all about alleged mad cow disease, banned Brazilian beef imports and lingering wounds over airline subsidies in place in both countries more than a decade ago.

This is even worse than the Brazilian tabloid allegations in 2011 that a visiting Stephen Harper had locked himself in a bathroom until officials agreed to hold toasts before a lunch with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

That was all about alleged tension between the two delegations as Harper sought to thaw a relationship that had left Canada largely shut out of the growing trade and investment opportunities in the blossoming Brazilian economy for a better part of a

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decade.

There are now 500 Canadian companies operating in Brazil, about 50 of them in the mining sector (where this country already has an unsavoury reputation in Latin America) and these are the companies that will face potential blowback from these allegations against Canada’s electronic eavesdropping agency, the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC).

In the meantime, Harper is going to have do some diplomatic genuflecting with Brazil because the rules of espionage in the post-Cold War era is that you don’t get caught, and if you are, you must be rightly embarrassed and contrite.

If you are the victim, you act with outrage in a voice that can be heard globally (even if you are doing it yourself), but is really tailored for the home audience that will share your sense of victimization.

There is an independent watchdog over the CSEC — at least for another week.

Given the revelations around the U.S. National Security Agency and the Edward Snowden leaks, the oversight commissioner, Robert Décary, agreed to stay on for three more months beyond the end of his three-year mandate.

His last day is on Thursday.

Décary, a former Federal Court of Appeal judge, has a full-time staff of 11 (up from eight six years ago) and two “subject matter” experts whom he can call for specific cases.

But his mandate is primarily to guard the privacy of Canadians, who may have “unintentionally” had their communication intercepted while CSEC was targeting a foreign entity located outside Canada.

In his final report he said he couldn’t tell whether Canadians had, in fact, been affected in that manner, because of incomplete and sloppy record-keeping by the agency.

However, he generally gave CSEC high marks for its performance and was specific about the use of metadata, the electronic mining that was used against Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry.

“In the case of metadata,” Décary wrote, “I verify that it is collected and used by CSEC only for purposes of providing intelligence on foreign entities located outside Canada and to protect information infrastructures of importance to the government.”

If, as has been reported, former Defence Minister Peter MacKay signed an order allowing metadata mining, then the CSEC was operating within its mandate, although Brazilian umbrage is easily understood.

Intelligence gleaned from Brazil’s energy ministry would be considered of national importance for this government if it thought Brazilian exports threatened its national priority of getting Alberta oilsands to market.

Canada is a member of the so-called Five Eyes, the intelligence-sharing network of the Englishspeaking nations, but we could hardly have been expected to be the Boy Scout who keeps its eyes shut and its ears closed.

In an intriguing footnote, Décary is heading for the door with a plea for greater transparency on intelligence-gathering from Ottawa.

“I believe ... the security and intelligence agencies understand they can speak more openly about their work without betraying state secrets or compromising national security,” he said.

“The greater the transparency, the less skeptical and cynical the public will be.

On a day when cynicism reigned — with more spying revelations expected — the timing of his call couldn’t be better.

Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer. He can be reached at tharper@thestar.ca.

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Peace prize goes to chemical-weapons watchdog SOME SYRIANS SAY IT WON’T STOP BLOODSHED

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VALLETTA, Malta — For the second time in a week, a smugglers’ boat overloaded with migrants capsized in the Canal of Sicily on Friday as it made the perilous crossing from Africa to Europe. At least 27 people drowned, but 221 people were rescued in a joint Italian-Maltese operation, officials said.

Helicopters ferried the injured to Lampedusa, the Italian island that is closer to Africa than the Italian mainland and the destination of choice for most smugglers’ boats leaving Tunisia or Libya. It was off Lampedusa that a migrant ship from Libya capsized Oct. 3 with some 500 people aboard. Only 155 survived.

Friday’s capsizing occurred 105 kilometres southeast of Lampedusa, but in waters where Malta has search and rescue responsibilities.

The two shipwrecks were the latest grim reminder of the extreme risks that migrants and asylum-seekers often take in an effort to slip into Europe every year by boat. Facing unrest and persecution in Africa and the Middle East, many of the migrants think the Lampedusa escape route to Europe is worth the risk.

“They do know that they are risking their lives, but it is a rational decision,” said Maurizio Albahari, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. “Because they know for a fact they will be facing death or persecution at home — whatever remains of their home, or assuming there is a home in the first place.”

What drives them is the hope that they’ll have a better life in Europe for themselves and their children, he said. “It’s either perish or go somewhere.”

In the latest case, the Italian coast guard said it received a satellite phone call from the boat that it was in distress and was able to locate it based on the satellite co-ordinates, said coast guard spokesman Marco Di Milla.

A Maltese aircraft was sent up and reported that the boat had capsized and that “numerous” people were in the water.

just days before Syria officially joins as OPCW’s 190th member state on Monday.

“I truly hope that this award and the OPCW’s ongoing mission together with the United Nations in Syria will (help) efforts to achieve peace in that country and end the suffering of its people,” OPCW Director-General Ahmet Uzumcu said at The Hague, Netherlands.

After the Aug. 21 chemical weapons attack that killed hundreds in Syria, Assad faced the prospect of a U.S. military strike. To avert that, he acknowledged his chemical weapons stockpile, and his government quickly signed on to the Chemical Weapons Convention and allowed OPCW inspectors into the country.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry congratulated the OPCW on Friday, saying: “Since that horrific attack, the OPCW has taken extraordinary steps and worked with unprecedented speed to address this blatant violation of international norms that shocked

Logging truck, train collide in West Virginia

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A logging truck collided with a train taking passengers on a scenic tour amid fall foliage in eastern West Virginia, killing one person and injuring more than 60 others Friday, emergency services officials said.

The cause of the accident between the truck and the Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad train on a trip at the height of the autumn leaf-watching season in the mountain region wasn’t immediately known.

Two passenger cars overturned in the accident at 1:30 p.m. Friday along U.S. Route 250 about 160 miles east of Charleston near Cheat Mountain, said emergency services director Shawn Dunbrack of Pocahontas County.

News photographs showed first responders beside the highway aiding the injured, the scenic mountain route splashed with brilliant red and yellow foliage.

Emergency vehicles thronged the scene.

Randolph County emergency services director Jim Wise said at least three people were critically injured. He said 21 people were taken to a hospital in Elkins by ambulances and 45 others were transported there by bus with lesser injuries. There were no immediate details on the death and the nature of the injuries.

Hospital spokeswoman Tracy Fath said that at least eight ambulances arrived at the hospital. She didn’t immediately know the condition of the arrivals. Medical personnel also were tending to those who arrived by bus.

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“Some wished to have medical care. Some declined to have medical care,” Fath said. “Our staff is on the bus trying to (assess) which ones will want to be seen.”

Dunbrack said the train involved was operated by the Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad. The railroad operates several trains in the area, including the Cheat Mountain Salamander that runs Tuesdays through Saturdays in October on a 6.5-hour trip. The railroad said there were three passenger cars Friday on the 88-mile roundtrip that left Elkins on a route taking passengers to elevations of more than 4,000 feet.

The train travels about 25 mph alongside a boulder-strewn river, crossing a bridge barely wider than the train, rumbling through an 1,800-foot tunnel and then passing an abandoned rail bridge.

The overturned passenger cars lay beside the tracks, roped off with yellow crime scene tape as police and others looked on.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those involved and the emergency responders working the tragic accident in Randolph County this afternoon,” Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said in a statement.

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Former Soviet leader and 1990 Nobel peace laureate Mikhail Gorbachev said: “I believe this recognition can provide the impetus to accelerate efforts to rid the world of these deadly weapons. A chemical weapons-free world is within grasp.”

A senior Syrian rebel, Louay Safi, called the prize a “premature step” that will divert the world’s attention from the bloodletting, while Fayez Sayegh, a lawmaker from Syria’s ruling party, declared the Nobel to be a vindication of Assad’s government and its willingness to give up its chemical weapons.

In giving the prize to an international organization, the Nobel committee highlighted the Syrian civil war, now in its third year, without openly siding with any of the combatants. The fighting has killed more than 100,000 people, devastated many cities and towns and forced millions of Syrians to flee their homes and country.

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BEIRUT — The watchdog agency working to eliminate the world’s chemical weapons won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a powerful endorsement of the inspectors now on the ground in Syria on a perilous mission to destroy the regime’s stockpile of poison gas.

In honouring the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said “recent events in Syria, where chemical weapons have again been put to use, have underlined the need to enhance the efforts to do away with such weapons.”

The prize came 10 days after OPCW inspectors started arriving in war-torn Syria to oversee the dismantling of President Bashar Assad’s chemical arsenal.

While world leaders and former Nobel laureates praised the group’s selection, some in Syria lamented that the prize would do nothing to end the bloodshed, most of which is being inflicted with conventional weapons.

“The killing is continuing, the shelling is continuing and the dead continue to fall,” said Mohammed al-Tayeb, an activist who helped film casualties after the deadly chemical attack in August that the rebels and the government have blamed on each other.

The peace prize, he added, should have gone to “whoever helps the Syrian people get rid of Bashar Assad.”

After focusing on such themes as human rights and European unity in recent years, the Norwegian Nobel Committee this time returned to the core purpose of the 112-year-old Nobel Peace Prize — disarming the world.

Founded in 1997, the OPCW had largely worked out of the limelight until this year, when the United Nations called upon its expertise.

The OPCW’s selection caught many by surprise. It was widely expected that the peace prize would go to Malala Yousafzai, the 16-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban last October for championing education for girls.

“She is an outstanding woman and I think she has a bright future, and she will probably be a nominee next year or the year after that,” said Nobel committee chairman Thorbjoern Jagland.

The peace prize committee has a tradition of not just honouring past achievements, but encouraging causes or movements that are still unfolding.

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SCOTTSDALE NO DESTINATION IS BETTER EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE GOLF-SPA ESCAPE

We’ve come a long way as a society and it shows in the way we vacation.

Golf-spa resorts originated with the goal of pampering wives whose husbands spent most of the day on the golf course, but the concept has evolved and changed over the years. There are plenty of women today who enjoy golf and although women still make up the majority when it comes to spa treatments, statistics show that more men are discovering the benefits DEBBIE and pleasures of visiting the OLSEN spa.

Modern golf-spa escapes usually see couples both playing golf and visiting the spa together.

Perhaps no destination is better equipped to provide the ultimate golf-spa escape than Arizona. Many resorts offer packages that combine rounds of golf with spa treatments and some spas have designed treatments specifically tailored to guests who golf.

There are also a variety of treatments that cater to couples who want to visit the spa together and treatment rooms that can accommodate both partners at the same time.

On a recent visit to Scottsdale, we experienced three resorts that offer the best of both worlds — championship golf and top-notch spa facilities.

With other great amenities such as gourmet restaurants, fantastic pools and recreational programs, these resorts might just be the ultimate golf-spa escapes.

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TOP: The Willowstream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort offers customized spa treatments, as well as unique classes, such as anti-gravity aerial yoga.

MIDDLE (from left): Troon North is described as the ultimate desert golf experience; the Four Seasons Scottsdale sits literally in the shadow of Pinnacle Peak; a giant saguaro cactus that sits between the tee box and the green has seen its share of wayward balls.

LEFT: La Hacienda restaurant is a highlight of the Fairmont Princess Scottsdale experience and flaming coffee is a spectacular way to end an evening.

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Escape Bangkok with a visit to the Thai countryside

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Christina Rexrode plays with a baby elephant at the Huay Poeng Elephant Camp outside Chiang Mai, Thailand. their yards, water buffalo meandered on the single street, and in the evening, after our guide cooked dinner, we built a fire and some of the villagers stopped by to see us — some to sell handmade bracelets or bottled water and beer, but some just to see the farang — the Thai word for foreigner.

The people there spoke a tribal language, not Thai, so our communication was mostly limited to hand signals and smiles. I’d brought pictures of New York, where I live, and passed them around. One smiling older man showed us sleight-of-hand tricks, making us guess how he’d unraveled a tangled piece of string.

The bathroom was an outhouse, which I got used to, and bed was a blanket on a wooden floor, which made my back ache. The next morning, our guide cooked eggs, and we hiked again and cooled off in more waterfalls. A pickup truck took us to the Huay Poeng Elephant Camp, where we rode elephants and bought them bananas, and then to a river where guides rowed us along a lazy stream in bamboo rafts.

I’m keenly aware that going on a trip like this requires you to wrestle with the ethics of your visit.

The elephants we rode seemed like they were treated fine, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have deeper questions about the morality of keeping them in captivity just for tourists like me to ride. It bothers me when people use words like adorable or quaint to describe a village like the one we visited, which might seem like praise but just comes off as condescending. And I don’t pretend that this wasn’t a tame way to rough it. Occasionally you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, and then you happen upon a roadside stand selling popsicles and a house with a satellite TV dish.

Still, I’d do this trip again in a minute, and would go for more than one night if I had the chance. I feel lucky that I went, and was happy to ditch the disorder of the city for the playground of the jungle.

SCOTTSDALE: Three resorts from which to choose Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Westin Kierland Resort and Spa Kierland Golf Club has innovative amenities such as Segway golf, climate-controlled golf carts, ForeMAX golf training and Scottish-themed golf.

Of these, the Segway golf is one of the most unique and popular. Specially adapted Segways hold your golf bag as you scoot around the 27-hole Troon-managed course.

The golf is challenging with more than 300 bunkers, lakes, dry washes and stands of desert trees throughout.

There’s a covered driving range and great onsite golf instruction.

The resort has an amazing pool area and is popular with families, but it also has an adults-only quiet pool area. The onsite Agave Spa makes use of many indigenous treatments designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. The local agave plant serves as the spa’s main inspiration and is found in many of the treatments. The signature rain massage is one of the most unique treatments. The aromatherapy mas-

U.S. government will allow states to pay to reopen some national parks WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday it will allow states to use their own money to reopen some national parks that have been closed because of the government shutdown.

Governors in at least four states have asked for authority to reopen national parks within their borders because of the economic impacts caused by the park closures.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said the government will consider offers to pay for park operations, but will not surrender control of national parks to the states.

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has said his state has resources that could be used to operate the parks if federal funding is not available. Governors of South Dakota, Arizona and Colorado have made similar requests.

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Situated adjacent to Arizona’s only PGA Tour golf course and with a spa that is arguably one of the best in the state, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort makes a great home base for a golf-spa escape.

The TPC Scottsdale is directly adjacent to the Fairmont property and has two golf courses for guests to enjoy — the Stadium Course, which hosts the annual PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open, and the newer Champions Course. Both 18-hole courses have fabulous mountain views and lush fairways surrounded by desert vegetation.

Fans of the Phoenix Open will recognize the parfive signature hole, which features an island green with bunkers in front of the green. It’s been played by the best PGA golfers on the tour.

The three-storey Willowstream Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess makes an ideal retreat for couples. There’s a rooftop adults-only pool with private cabanas, plunge pools, hot tubs, aromatherapy rooms, saunas and steam rooms. The spa menu includes a host of innovative and unique treatments, including a Golf Performance Treatment, which involves a combination of massage, stretching and acupressure to improve performance and prevent injuries. There are also several local treatments such as the Mexican-themed Hacienda Retreat treatment, which includes a body polish and hydrating wrap made with local ingredients.

The spa has fitness facilities and a wide selection of health classes including unusual offerings like anti-gravity aerial yoga.

The onsite La Hacienda Restaurant by Richard Sandoval is also a resort highlight. Voted the No. 1 Mexican Restaurant in Arizona by Ranking Arizona, the food is classic Mexican with a gourmet twist. The Tequila Bar features more than 200 varieties of tequila and flaming coffee is a must-do experience.

More information can be found at www.fairmont. com/scottsdale.

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Of the onsite restaurants, Deseo is the showcase.

Award-winning chef, Douglas Rodriguez is the founder of Nuevo Latin cuisine and has designed an inventive and eclectic menu. You can sit at a table or at a long dining bar and watch the chefs at work.

Deseo serves the best ceviche in town along with creative mojitos and other great dishes that include ingredients like kobe beef and duck.

More information can be found at westin.starwoodhotels.com/Kierland.

Four Seasons Scottsdale Named one of the top 75 best golf resorts in North America by Golf Digest, Four Seasons guests enjoy special privileges at Troon North Golf Club and guest privileges at Troon North Clubhouse.

Troon North limits the number of players and provides more space between groups, making for a more relaxed golf experience.

Hailed as a hallmark desert golf experience, Troon North has two 18-hole courses in the foothills of the high Sonoran Desert not far from Pinnacle Peak. The golf is challenging and the views are sim-

PARIS — Traffic at French airports is down 10 per cent because air traffic controllers are on strike over plans to simplify European airspace.

The national civil aviation authority says about one-tenth of flights were cancelled Thursday because of the strike. At Paris’ Orly Airport, most cancelled flights were those heading to North Africa and southern France.

Air traffic controllers have held several strikes in recent years as the European Union has moved to streamline air traffic among countries that have already largely abandoned their land borders.

The plan will also mean government jobs lost, and workers say flight security may be compromised.

Dozens of colourful pieces part of new portable artwork at Houston airports HOUSTON — Two Houston airports have been adorned with dozens of pieces of eye-catching art as part of a new exhibit catering to travellers.

The Houston Airport System’s first Portable Art Collection, announced Wednesday, includes more than 100 items ranging from paintings to sculptures.

The pieces are on display at William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker says the new pieces give passengers a reason to stop and experience what she calls “something unexpected and very special.”

JetBlue says it will let family members, others pool their frequent-flier points JetBlue says it will let family members and other customers pool their frequent-flier points.

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CHIANG MAI, Thailand — I was in Bangkok and less than enamoured.

The nightlife is chaotic, as are the crowded streets, the tourist-laden temples and the city itself, so overflowing with skyscrapers and malls and concrete that it seems about to burst. It was an impression based on a short, first-time visit, to be sure, but I felt the need to escape.

I contemplated hopping a shuttle van south to the beaches, but they can be just as overrun. Looking for peace in Pattaya is like looking for a sober person at a frat party.

So I veered north instead toward an ancient city called Chiang Mai, because I’d heard there would be waterfalls and elephants in the nearby countryside, and a chance to get at least a little closer to another side of Thailand.

From Bangkok I jumped onto an overnight train and stretched out on the vaguely comfortable bunk beds that folded down from the walls. When I woke up the next morning and saw only countryside through the windows, I knew I was close.

Chiang Mai is a manageable city of about 200,000, a relief compared to Bangkok’s 9 million. There are leafy parks, inviting art galleries and little children wandering around in school uniforms. I went with my friend Michal Ruth Penwell, a Michigan native and artist who has lived in Bangkok for years, and we laughed when people said, more than once, that we must be twins. We look nothing alike except that we are both foreigners here.

This is hardly a place, though, where time has stopped. Motorbikes zoom around stuffed with three people apiece, some texting, some clutching kittens, some reading books. The place is dotted with 7-Elevens, the sidewalks crammed both with backpackers and businesses meant to cater to them. Rent a bike from a stand on one side of the street. Wash your clothes at a Laundromat on the other, and no worries if you need to clean what you’re wearing — there’s a stack of robes out front.

There is also an abundance of trekking companies in Chiang Mai, all offering what seem like similar packages, so we picked one, Buddy Tours, that was cheap, with an easy-to-navigate website that we’d looked at while we were still kicking around Bangkok. We signed up for what was described as a twoday, one-night jungle hike.

The tour company picked us up in a van in town the next morning, and we met the other city slickers who’d be our companions: three Canadians celebrating their recent college graduation, and a retired couple from Belgium. Eventually our driver deposited us in the bend of a hilly road somewhere in the Mae Tang valley, and we set out with our Thai tour guide.

The tropical woods that we hiked through were loud with the shrieking cacophony of insects, but it was tranquil all the same. We played in waterfalls, ate fried rice packaged up in banana leaves, packed away our watches because there was no need for them. Our guide knew the woods like someone who had been in them his whole life, picking herbs, spotting a stick bug that was all but invisible to me, trying to coax out a tarantula when he ran across its hole.

When he wasn’t successful, I was not disappointed.

That evening we stayed in a one-room cabin in a hill tribe village, a place with a tiny school and maybe a few dozen houses and not much else. Kids wearing shorts and T-shirts chased each other around

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In Vegas casinos, the eye in the sky watches out for the money BUT NOT ALWAYS THE GUESTS

BY HANNAH DREIER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — Hotel maid Brandi Patrick was chased down the hallway at the Flamingo casino last year by a nearly naked man.

She said she had to lock herself in a cleaning closet and, as the man rattled the handle, fumble around in her pockets to find her cellphone so she could call security.

She said she’s haunted by the thought of what might have happened if she hadn’t had her phone.

“Something could happen and no one would know it ’till the end of the shift,” she said.

Las Vegas casinos— some of the most closely-watched spaces in the world— don’t have video cameras in guest room hallways, an absence that hotel workers like Patrick, patrons and prosecutors say can act as a green light for crime.

Casino bosses say there is no need for extra security: America’s playground boasts more cameras per square foot than any airport or sports arena in the country, with thousands of high-tech lenses watching the gambling floors, lobbies and elevators.

All four major Strip casino operators, however, declined further comment.

Closed circuit cameras hidden behind plastic ceiling domes are omnipresent in pop culture portrayals of Sin City.

They play a pivotal role during the heist in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven and in the reconstruction of a crazy night in the 2009 buddy comedy The Hangover.

Yet the Associated Press found that 23 of the 27 major Strip casinos have no surveillance in hotel hallways or elevator landings.

All but four of the 27 hotels are owned by MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment Corp., Las Vegas Sands Corp. or Wynn Resorts Ltd.

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Guests descend an escalator to the main casino floor of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. While casinos have thousands of cameras watching the gaming floors, entrances and some elevators, cameras are absent in the hallways of the guest room floors, where thousands of crimes occur.

The AP arrived at the tally by interviewing casino officials and visiting the hotels that wouldn’t comment. Only Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, the MGM Grand and Tropicana Las Vegas monitor the halls above the gambling floor.

“People have a false sense of safety when they go to a casino,” security consultant Fred Del Marva said.

“You think, ‘I’m going to Bellagio, they have 2,000 surveillance cameras, so I’m going to be safe.’

“And you’re wrong. The level of security at the hotel level is zero.”

Tourist Allyson Rainey said she wishes she’d known no one was monitoring the hallways of Harrah’s hotel-casino before her computer was stolen from her room last year.

A police detective caught the thief after spotting him clutching her distinctive laptop bag in hotel lobby footage.

But Rainey said more cameras at the Caesars-owned hotel could have prevented the crime.

“The detective told us that the guy had a keycard made, and he was going from hotel to hotel,” she said. “He had been doing this for the last eight years, so he obviously knew they didn’t have cameras there.”

Gary Selesner, president of Harrah’s and Caesars Palace, said cameras cannot stand in for vigilance when it comes to preventing “door-push” crimes, or crimes in which a burglar finds a room to target by pushing on doors until one swings open.

“As a hotel operator, I think what you really need is cameras in foyer and in the elevator.

That said, we are putting cameras in as we complete renovations because of door-push concerns,” he said. The company has installed cameras in at least one tower of Caesars Palace.

Hotel room burglaries account for the great majority of casino crimes, and they’ve been on the rise in recent years, while burglaries have declined in the rest of the city, according to an analysis of police statistics.

Las Vegas Chief Deputy District Attorney James Sweetin said the absence of cameras not only encourages petty crimes such as burglary but makes more serious crimes harder to prosecute.

He wondered whether

stepped up surveillance might have prevented the rape of a 13-year-old boy in a hotel room at MGM’s Circus Circus last New Year’s Eve, or the assault of an unconscious woman at the Cosmopolitan.

He said the woman’s assailant avoided cameras by taking the stairs.

Housekeepers have their own scare stories. Patrick said she never reported her brush with the man in the hallway to police or her managers. Hotel officials said they would have conducted an investigation had the incident been reported.

Other hotel maids can recall similar scares, though they too say they don’t report them.

In 2011, a 65-year-old maid was punched in the face, pushed into an empty guest room and raped at Bally’s casino.

Again, the assailant used the stairs. A man has been charged in the case, which is ongoing.

The main obstacle to increased hallway security is cost, experts say.

A midsized hotel might pay $2 million to install the system and $100,000 a year to monitor it, according to Art Steele, who directed security at the Stratosphere Las Vegas from 1996 to 2009.

The casino, located between the Strip and downtown, is one of the few to place cameras in its hallways. Steele said they helped every day.

The other concern is lawsuits.

If casinos set up hallway cameras but ignored the footage, guests might sue for negligence, according to Les Gold, who litigates liability issues for Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp in New York City.

“When they put these cameras in, it deters crime,” he said.

“But to have a camera that is not monitored is a huge mistake.”

Turtle-hatching season fascinates tourists on Baja Peninsula than a decade ago with local fishermen.

The dangers at sea include accidental capture and entanglement in fishing gear, ocean pollution and predators.

On land, turtles have lost much of their nesting and feeding habitat to development, they face more pollution and they are hunted for food, coveted in several cultures as an exotic or medicinal product.

Sea turtles spend their lives in the ocean, with the exception of females that come ashore to lay eggs every two

BY DENE MOORE THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Paula Dyke holds baby turtles on a conservation tour near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

“When I pulled the first turtle out of the nest and brushed the sand of its shell, I thought nothing about the evening would top that. I was wrong. Apparently, my nest was like the mother lode — over the next 20-30 minutes I dug handfuls of turtles out of the sand,” she said.

“It was crazy. I felt like a proud parent looking at my babies.”

The group, directed by biologists, then took the turtles from the nursery close to the water line, where they were put on the sand to make their way — under watch — to the ocean.

“The waves on that coast are huge, and as soon as the turtles got wet it was as if some primal instinct kicked them into overdrive and they started racing toward the ocean, fearless and ready for whatever was in front of them,” Dyke said.

“It was peaceful and humbling, standing there, watching those tiny little turtles rush forward into the vastness of the Pacific. Definitely one of those moments of a lifetime.”

The odds of survival are one in a thousand for every egg laid, but those odds are improving thanks in part to conservation efforts that began more

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LOS CABOS, Mexico — Far from the bikini-lined beaches and booze-fuelled bars of Cabo San Lucas, I lie elbow deep on the sand of some remote Mexican dunes waiting for the sun to near the horizon, a growing nursery of baby turtles squirming beside me.

It’s September, the hottest and most humid month of the year on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, and while it may be enough to melt this pasty white Canadian, it’s perfect weather for my little companions.

August is the start of turtle hatching season on the Baja, and for the next five months over-hydrated tourists won’t be the only things crawling along the sandy beaches of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez.

Five species of sea turtle nest on the peninsula, some crossing the ocean from as far away as Japan to return to their breeding grounds: Olive Ridley, green, loggerhead, leatherback and hawksbill turtles.

There are only seven species of sea turtles total, and six of them are considered endangered, the most endangered being leatherbacks, the prehistoric behemoths that can weigh more than 450 kilograms. These are relatively tiny Olive Ridleys squirming in my hand.

Beside me, Paula Dyke, of St. John’s, NL, has hit the mother lode of turtles in her nest, in the end piling about 60 into a penned enclosure to be safely shepherded across the dunes to the oceanfront.

Like me, Dyke had no idea what to expect from the turtle conservation tour, but found herself stepping into the shoes of marine biologists.

In the penned nursery, turtle eggs collected by biologists earlier in the year had been reburied, each in a nest ringed with netting to keep the hatchlings from making a solo escape.

Nearby, the marine biologist crew lives in a trailer for the duration to keep an eye out for poachers or predators.

Dyke and the others in our small, off-season group were shown how to dig down into hatching nests and gently help the turtles into the fading light of day.

to five years.

The tour companies offering turtle tours say the industry provides an alternative to fishing, and support conservation. They also raise awareness both among locals and tourists.

Today, fishermen in the region take measures to avoid catching them and most hotels take steps to protect or have biologists relocate turtle nests until they hatch.

Few of the turtles we released will live long enough to return, but they now have at least four more fans on their side.

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Saturday, Oct. 12 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Hugh Jackman, 45; Hiroyuki Sanada, 53; Josh Hutcherson, 21 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The moon moves from hardworking Capricorn into group-oriented Aquarius today. The overall mood of the day will be friendly as the cosmos are encouraging us to engage ourselves socially. Aquarius’ presence fosters interactions with various individuals that are inspiring and which support us to complete regular tasks by implementing new methods. Join a group or an organization and try something out of your ordinary. Embrace freedom in all forms.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, a move into a bigger space could be in the works for you this week. Whether you are moving into a new apartment, a new home ASTRO or with someone else, ensure that DOYNA the additions you implement to your living environment benefits everyone involved. Try not to mix work with your family life this year as you may get lost along your way to success.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are ready to implement radical changes into your life and spice up your social network. Suddenly, you find yourself eager to add more zest and exuberance into your ideals. You are hopeful for a completely new future.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Financial worries may be on your mind today. You care about your professional standing and you will try to avoid being under the wrong limelight. You are ambitious, but today, you may struggle in expressing it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A few impeding details may interrupt the course of your day. You may be facing some responsibilities which may steal away your need for liberty.

Studying or exploring new grounds of knowledge may prove a tad too challenging today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are concerned with your partner’s well-being or their situation. Changes in your professional realm appear to be on the same page as your innermost intentions. Your accomplishments may offer you a reward or two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you are uncertain about your next step, postpone your decision for another day. The proper use of cooperation and negotiation can bring you satisfying results. You will find yourself closer and closer to your dreams.

A much more hopeful future unveils to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today you need to master the art of compromising with your mate or a business alliance.

Your principles may not be totally agreed upon. Your particular terms may clash with those of the other party involved.

Adapt by joining your forces.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may prove difficulty in expressing your innermost feelings today. You feel deeply attached to your set of values and you hold a certain morale which may conflict with those of your partner. You need to give up a part of you if you want to gain something more meaningful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have great cosmic energy which offers you the opportunity to heal certain unnecessary injuries. You may have outlived certain fears and insecurities when it comes to your own self-expression. You may start healing from a romantic pain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Certain revelations will be so exciting that you will want to express them in some form of writing or verbal communication. You have brilliant new ideas which are operating in parallel to other people’s interest.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are starting to learn accepting certain thoughts which you could not acknowledge in the past. You acknowledge the obstruction and struggle they have over your life and so, you will decide to tolerate.

This will help you move on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Being giving and receptive to other’s feelings will be like second nature to you. Later on, some amazing revelations may revitalize you. You may gain some interesting information or news which will indisputably excite you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You transcend into a world that is away from the limelight or the everyday drama. You retreat your thoughts and your soul into a more spiritual path where you search for solitude and the divine unity.

Sunday, Oct. 13 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Sacha Baron Cohen, 42; Kelly Preston, 51; Kate Walsh, 46 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: As the Lunar Aquarius makes its presence known in the sky, but it also brings along with it the positive vibes from Venus and Uranus. It’s a great day for get-togethers, social gatherings or any humanitarian activity which is archetypal of our willingness to contribute for the betterment of our society. Electrifying flashes induce us to be open-minded and to break free of the social convention. Still, a somewhat tense with Mercury and Saturn, this might create some verbal mishaps leading to misunderstandings.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, the forthcoming year guarantees to bring you a change relating to your love ties. The cosmos are sending you kisses along with a new potential flame. This person appears to have just the qualities you highly value and whatever you are looking for in a partner.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are the life of the party.

Free of any complexities or feelings of inadequacy, you can function naturally just in every kind of social environment. You will bring a sense of pleasantness to others today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do not fear of expressing yourself in a way that you think others might take the wrong way. In fact, whatever you have to bring into your worldly affairs will be welcomed, much to your surprise. Exciting opportunities may pop out of the blue for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have a particular set of beliefs or a philosophy about an interest that may be considered unorthodox by others. You are so connected to this vision that you may disconnect yourself from reality quite unconsciously.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your debt might find a sudden relief and you could breathe more easily. An unexpected cash flow or inheritance might also be a possibility, but not without your total and complete attention. If you get distracted, important details will slip you by.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Relationships that can offer you a sufficient amount of independence and excitement is the kind of partnership that will get your attention. You need someone that can provide you constant stimulation and you are not shy to voice about this either.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You need a lifestyle that can keep up with your changing taste and demands. Your routine changes so abruptly that even you could have a hard time following yourself. Out with the dullness and in with originality!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Have a scrupulous look within yourself and you will find some special talents which will boost your sense of self. Your creativity and your quest for freedom have the likelihood to bring you fortunate circumstances. Love is a box of chocolates!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may breathe with more relief once you gain that liberation from a domestic chore.

Maybe you are not the one that has to do the annoying repairs around the house or perhaps someone else was awarded to take care of today’s food menu.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A more open space gives you more room to function under your own terms. Genius ideas trot through your mind. Today you have no problem expressing yourself freely and openly to the adored one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may find a greater support and reinforcement through the discharge of a specific memorabilia. Letting go of them brings you much more inner satisfaction and a sense of renewal. Rid yourself of out-ofdate belongings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You seek adventure and you want to live life in the moment. You tend to align yourself with individuals who stimulate and inspire you. A chance encounter with a friend or an interesting connection will capture you by a nice surprise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your inner bliss is found by being comfortable with yourself. Break the hold of particular patterns and inhibitions that deteriorate your self-conscious-

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ness. This could include your eating habits, addictions or just something which you hold on to dearly.

Monday, Oct. 14 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Roger Moore, 86; Usher, 35; Ralph Lauren, 74 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon glides through ground-breaking Aquarius bringing us a desire to engage ourselves into group-related activities. We welcome those that are from different backgrounds than ours or from a different origin. Being tied down to routine is a big faux pas today.

Later on, the Moon moves into Pisces. This signals a need for creativity through, art, music, dancing, and writing. Boundaries dissolve once we connect with our self-effacing, empathetic and compassionate side.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, you have a great sense of purpose and direction in life in this upcoming year. Dear Libra, no matter what your folks may say about your love life or whatever advice they may offer you on the romance front, it is ultimately up to you to decide who your heart’s desire is. Gratify your own sentiments, not that of others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There’s a magical energy floating around you. It’s hard to explain what makes you feel truly at home and blessed, yet you are guided by this strong intuition that promises a certain sense of stability and reinforcement within your life’s most mysterious matters.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This is a great day to share your feelings. You seek a serious unity with those you come into contact with. Matter-of-fact alliances appeal to you as you value trust more than anything. There’s an almost psychic antenna that guides you towards the path of your dreams.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today’s experiences will gift you with the necessary answers to your probing questions which you were holding onto. The need to have a greater comfort may come through a well-thought out routine and a gutsy guess about life’s direction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You find greater purpose in life when you allow yourself to tap into your intuitive side which offers you more stability and intensity in all life’s pleasures. If

you have worked hard, now you can play hard as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An enigmatic day will present itself to you. You find yourself comfortable within your own space as it suggests greater stability and security. At the same time you develop a broader perspective of the world. You are experiencing a greater need to break free.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Unexpected, yet interesting arrangements can be made now around your joint finances. You may have an opportunity to lower your liabilities or something might come up which will rid you off unwanted past debts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on maintaining a stable and secure financial situation as this will offer you a clearer direction towards your goals. Having your assets under control and knowing where you are heading will make your day that much more magical.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take a deep breath and let yourself drift away today. You are granted permission to enjoy yourself by asserting your creative powers and letting your imaginative juices flow freely. Art and drama have a certain appeal to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As private as you might feel today the typical Sagittarius is no news to fun. Even when you feel like blowing up emotionally you have a talent of relating to people through the witty and resourceful conversations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Alliances come easily to you now. There’s a trustiness you feel you can build with certain individuals from your network. Intuitively, you can sense what is asked of you and what you should offer to them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You carry on a lively mood today as your sense of freedom and empowerment takes canter stage. You feel enlightened and full of great ideas which might sound out of the norm to others. You can change your usual lifestyle by implementing something extraordinary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Joy and excitement make you crave more stability and nurturing within your closest relationships. If you are involved in a creative field, this is your day to build up something ordinary into something extraordinary.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Rebels trump Raiders in OT

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Rebels 4 Raiders 3 (OT) Matt Bellerive’s memory of the play that led to his winning goal was a blur.

“I don’t even know what happened really,” the Red Deer Rebels veteran forward said after sniping an overtime marker to lift the home side to a 4-3 overtime win over the Prince Albert Raiders in a WHL game viewed by 4,885 fans Friday at the Centrium.

“I just remember racing back for the puck and their D-man ending up with it. He fell and then another guy fell over him. I passed over to Bleacks (Conner Bleackley), he shot and then I picked up the rebound. It was a pretty good feeling.”

Bellerive, who beat Raiders netminder Cole Cheveldave with a high shot from 15 feet out, admitted the goal also brought an overwhelming sense of relief considering the Rebels coughed up a 3-0 lead in the final seven minutes of the third period.

“We let off the gas pedal a bit in the end, but I think we knew we were going to get it back and win,” said. Bellerive. “We played a pretty game until we gave up the lead so I think we had the confidence to get that one back. We battled and we deserved (the victory).”

Thanks in large part to a superlative performance from netminder Patrik Bartosak, the Rebels appeared to have their sixth win of the season in the bag with as little as seven minutes remaining in regulation time.

However, defenceman Sawyer Lange beat Bartosak through a crowd at 13:03 and the visitors struck for two more goals in the final two minutes with Cheveldave on the bench.

Standout rearguard Josh Morrissey pulled the visitors to within one at 18:17, jumping up into the play and capping a give-and-go with Leon Draisaitl, who then buried a rebound at 19:34 to force extra time.

“We played pretty sound for the first 13 minutes of the period, but we just got a little soft on plays and got caught out of position a bit,” said Rebels GM/ head coach Brent Sutter. “Our awareness without the puck wasn’t good and then our play with the puck in our zone . . . we were erratic there.

“But we found a way to win. I know the kids are upset that we gave a point away to a conference team, but at the end of the day we got two. Our goal tonight was to get back into the win

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Rebels forward Conner Bleackley cuts between Raiders defencemen Mackenzie Stewart (3) and Josh Morrissey (10).

Bleackley scored once and had two assists in the Rebels 4-3 overtime win. column. We’ve only won two of our last six games, we needed to start piling up some points.”

The Rebels opened the scoring on a power-play goal by defenceman Brady Gaudet, whose one-timer from the high slot got past Cheveldave with two seconds remaining in the first period.

The Red Deer power play cashed in again at 4:21 of the second period when Haydn Fleury’s rising wrist shot from above the circle deflected off Conner Bleackley and into the visitors’ net. Rhyse Dieno appeared to seal the deal early in the third frame when he pounced on a turnover inside the opposition blueline, cut to his right and whipped a volley to the far corner.

Then things got interesting as the Raiders mounted a spirited comeback.

That the visitors failed to score in

the first 53 minutes was largely due to Bartosak, who was rightly selected as the game’s first star.

“Patty played sound, he played really well,” said Sutter. “He was poised and he was seeing the puck tonight.

His positional play inside the crease was very good.”

Friday’s game marked the Rebels debut of defenceman Nick Charif, who left the Victoria Grizzlies of the BCHL Wednesday to join the club, and forward Evan Polei, acquired from the Saskatoon Blades in a Thursday deal.

Sutter was impressed with Charif.

“I thought he played very well. He’s poised, he moves the puck and makes smart plays,” said Sutter. “He loves to have the puck on his stick. He’s a heady player who makes good stick-tostick passes. That’s what we knew were

getting with him — a guy who knows how to play the game.”

As for the six-foot-one, 225-pound Polei . . .

“He’s a young man, 17 years of age, but there’s a lot there to work with, not just as a player but the type of role we want him to play,” said Sutter. “He’s a big body and we have things to work on with him. We have to get him into better shape. He has to be a better conditioned athlete to play major junior and he needs some work there.

“We’ll work on that but in the meantime he has to push himself too. He had shifts tonight that were good, he has just has to learn parts of the game and our job as coaches is to make sure we teach him the right way.”

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Kings’ offence finally clicks against Griffins

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 8 Griffins 2 PENHOLD — To say the least the RDC Kings offence has struggled during the early portion of the Alberta Colleges Men’s Hockey League season.

The Kings scored only three times in their first four games, but thanks to a stingy defence and strong goaltending they posted a 2-2 record.

But sooner or later Kings head coach Trevor Keeper knew the offence would break out and unfortunately for the Grant MacEwan University Griffins it was Friday.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first period the Kings exploded for four goals in both the second and third periods on their way to an 8-2 victory at the Penhold Regional Multiplex.

The Kings special teams, which hurt them in 1-0 and 4-0 losses to NAIT last week, were also at the top of their game. The Kings killed off all five penalties, including three in the first period, while scoring five times on eight power play opportunities.

“We worked a lot on special teams this week,” said Kings head coach Trevor Keeper. “For the first time we decided on specializing a bit. Before we gave everyone an opportunity to do both jobs and practice both jobs. But we told the players tonight we were going to put specific players together and

we want them to execute. The players on both the power play and penalty kill were proud of their role and did an outstanding job.”

The Kings fell behind in the opening period on a late goal by Matthew Peddie and left the ice without scoring in close to three games.

“We talked between periods about how long it had been since we scored and that the guys should think about that and play with some urgency.

We also told them that once we put the puck in the net once or twice the flood gates would open. We put a lot of pressure on them with our forecheck, picked up the pace and caused MacEwan to turn the puck over, creating opportunities.”

Dustin Lebrun broke the Kings scoring drought at 4:25 of the second period when he darted around the net and backhanded the puck past Griffins netminder Chris Wray. Team captain Brett Wold wristed a screened shot past Wray at 10:42 for the Kings first power play goal. DJ McGrath and Pat Martens added power play goals before the end of the period.

However, Kings netminder Mike Salmon, making his first start since injuring a groin in the team’s opening game of the season, stopped Tyler McAlpin on a penalty shot with the score 3-1 to maintain the RDC momentum.

Riley Simpson added a pair of goals and Lebrun and Doug Jones potted single markers in the third period. Da-

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Sean Portras of the Grant MacEwan Griffins takes a shot on Red Deer College Kings’ netminder Mike Salmon. vid Way connected for the Griffins on a perfect deflection past Salmon, who finished with 24 saves.

“It was good to get back in there,” Salmon said. “I was injured in the second period of that first game, but it feels a lot better now.”

While he didn’t allow any goals, Salmon admitted he wasn’t sharp early on Friday.

“The first couple of minutes I was shaky,” he said. “But I took a couple of deep breaths and settled down. Plus the team helped me a lot. I’m also not used to getting all those goals.”

Salmon, a native of Red Deer, played briefly in the Western Hockey League with Prince George and Seattle before moving to the Canmore Eagles

for the 2011-12 season. He finished his junior career last season with the Notre Dame Hounds, posting a respectable 3.16 goals-against-average.

Keeper went after Salmon early in his recruiting.

“I talked with Trevor before Christmas last year and while I was interested I wasn’t sure at the time, but just after Christmas I committed and I certainly haven’t regretted it. It gives me a chance to play at home.

“My parents haven’t been able to watch me in several years, and I do get some home cooking,” he said with a laugh.

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Cornish breaks his own rushing record in Stampeders victory

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Calgary 40 B.C. 26 CALGARY — Clifton Smith scored the winning touchdown in his CFL debut and Stampeders running back Jon Cornish broke his own rushing record in Calgary’s 40-26 win over the B.C. Lions on Friday.

Calgary moved six points clear of the Lions atop the CFL’s West Division to 12-3. The Lions (9-6) lost their second in a row.

The Edmonton Eskimos (3-11) host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-5) in the other West Division game Saturday.

Stampeders defensive back Chris

Randle’s interception and 65-yard runback to score at 13:53 sealed the win for the hosts.

Trailing until the fourth quarter, the Lions tied the game 26-26, but Smith restored Calgary’s lead with a five-yard scoring catch at 9:26.

With 130 yards in the game, Cornish extended his record for single-season rushing by a Canadian running back to 1,545 with three games remaining in the regular season.

The 28-year-old from New Westminster, B.C., broke Norm Kwon’s 56-year-old record last season when he reached 1,457 yards in the regularseason finale.

Cornish scored on a two-yard run in the opening quarter. Calgary quar-

terback Kevin Glenn threw touchdown passes to Marquay McDaniel and Smith.

Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes made four of his five field-goal attempts, including strikes from 43 and 45 yards in front of an announced 26,115 at McMahon Stadium.

Lions quarterback Thomas DeMarco, in his fourth start in the absence of the injured Travis Lulay, threw touchdown passes to Courtney Taylor and Nick Moore and scored on a one-yard plunge. DeMarco also threw for a twopoint convert to Taylor.

Paul McCallum was good on his one field-goal chance and contributed a punt single point.

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have already secured playoff berths.

The last three weeks of the regular season will determine playoff matchups in the West. The Stampeders are the front-runners to host the division final and earn the semifinal bye.

An Edmonton upset of the Roughriders on Saturday would allow Calgary to clinch a home playoff berth.

The Stampeders are in Edmonton next Friday, host the Roughriders the following week and finish in Vancouver against the Lions on Nov. 1.

The Lions are at home for their final three games against Saskatchewan, Edmonton and Calgary respectively.

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MARATHON GAME

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BLACKHAWKS 3, ISLANDERS 2 CHICAGO — Michal Handzus scored the go-ahead goal 6:45 into the second period and the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks held on for a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Friday night.

Chicago’s Jonathan Toews and rookie Joakim Nordstrom connected in the first period, while Duncan Keith had two assists. Nordstrom’s goal was his first in the NHL. Josh Bailey scored at 19:06 of the first period and Kyle Okposo scored 49 seconds later for the Islanders (2-1-1), who lost their first game in regulation.

FLAMES 3 DEVILS 2 CALGARY, Alberta — Sean Monahan scored with 2:43 left in the third period to lead Calgary over New Jersey.

Monahan scored in his fourth straight game when he took a cross-ice feed from Sven Baertschi and buried it behind Martin Brodeur.

The win extended Calgary’s streak to five games without a regulation-time loss to begin a season. It is the first time since the Flames moved to Calgary in 1980 that the team has taken at least one point in each of its first five games.

PANTHERS 6 PENGUINS 3 SUNRISE, Fla. — Brad Boyes scored two goals, Tomas Fleischmann had a goal and three assists, and Florida snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Pittsburgh.

Aleksander Barkov, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Kris Versteeg also scored for Florida and Jacob Markstrom stopped 36 shots.

STARS 4 JETS 1 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Tyler Seguin had two goals and two assists to lead Dallas over Winnipeg.

Seguin came into the game with only one assist this season in the two games Dallas had played. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft was traded to the Stars by Boston in July.

KINGS 2 HURRICANES 1 (SO) RALEIGH, N.C. — Jeff Carter scored the shootout winner to lift Los Angeles to victory over Carolina.

Dwight King also scored for the Kings, while Jonathan Quick made 27 saves. Jeff Skinner had Carolina’s goal while Cam Ward stopped 36 shots.

Carter went to his backhand in the shootout to beat Ward. Carter had scored four goals in the first four games of the season.

COYOTES 2 FLYERS 1 PHILADELPHIA — Oliver EkmanLarsson scored the winner with 12.9 seconds left in the second period and Thomas Greiss made the lead stand up in the third period to lift Phoenix over Philadelphia.

Greiss made 36 saves and Rob Klinkhammer opened the scoring for Phoenix at 2:41 of the first.

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez takes the throw as St. Louis Cardinals’ Jon Jay is out at first on a double play during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday in St. Louis. St. Louis won the game 3-2 in the 13th inning.

AROUND THE WHL

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WHEAT KINGS 3 WARRIORS 2 BRANDON, Man. — Jayce Hawryluk and Richard Nejezchleb scored in the shootout as the Brandon Wheat Kings edged the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.

Hawryluk had a goal and an assist in regulation for the Wheat Kings (5-30), who improved to 4-1-0 on home ice, while John Quenneville also produced a goal and an assist.

Nejezchleb and Quenneville each have six goals in eight contests to lead Brandon in scoring.

Tanner Eberle and Torrin White scored for the Warriors (4-4-1), who have dropped back-to-back contests, and Sam Fioretti assisted on both.

Curtis Honey made 27 saves for his fourth victory of the season. Justin Paulic turned away 39 shots in a losing cause.

OILL KINGS 4 CHIEFS 1 EDMONTON — Curtis Lazar scored twice and set up another as the Oil Kings downed Spokane.

Edgars Kulda and Mitchell Moroz scored for Edmonton (4-5-0) while Riley Kieser chipped in with two assists.

Mike Aviani supplied the offence for the Chiefs (6-2-0).

Tristan Jarry made 16 saves for the win as Eric William stopped 27-of-30 shots in defeat.

PATS 5 GIANTS 4 (OT) REGINA — Boston Leier scored three times, including the winner, as the Pats slipped past Vancouver.

Dyson Stevenson had a pair of goals for Regina (3-5-0) while Kyle Burroughs had four assists.

Brett Kulak, Alex Baer, Joel Hamilton and Dalton Thrower scored for the Giants (1-6-1).

Dawson MacAuley made 26 saves for the win as Payton Lee stopped 12 shots in defeat.

BLADES 2 BRONCOS 1 SASKATOON — Alex Moodie stopped 29 shots as the Blades downed Swift Current.

Andrew Johnson gave the Broncos a 1-0 lead early in the third period, however Nikita Sherbak responded for Saskatoon 36 seconds later.

Nathan Burns scored the eventual winner for the Blades (3-5-1) at 14:42.

Eetu Laurikainen made 36 saves for Swift Current (5-3-1).

SILVERTIPS 3 COUGARS 2 (SO) PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Joshua Winquist and Carson Stadnyk scored in the shootout to lift Everett over the Cougars.

Winquist also scored in regulation for Everett (6-1-1), as did Mirco Mueller.

Chase Witala and Zach Pochiro scored for Prince George (4-4-1) and Alex Forsberg picked up two assists.

Austin Lotz stopped 30 shots for the win while Ty Edmonds made 28 saves

Hoop Kings rally in second half to down Aurora

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 114 Aurora 74 RDC Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger could have used any one of several excuses for his team’s slow start against the Canadian University College Aurora of Lacombe, during action in the iHotel Fall Basketball Classic at RDC Friday afternoon.

After all the Kings didn’t dress a trio of veterans — Mari Peoples-Wong, Matt Johnson and Brian Prenoslo — plus two of their other more experienced players — Clay Crelin and Reece Gavin — were in class for much of the first half.

As a result the Kings trailed 51-46 at the break. The second half was a different matter as the defending Alberta Colleges Men’s Basketball League champions picked up their pace on defence and got into a flow on offence and ran away to a 114-74 victory.

“The second half was good, but the first half was one I’d rather forget,” said Pottinger. “But then we also want to remember it. It’s one of those things

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REBELS: Host Spokane tonight ● The Rebels host the Spokane Chiefs tonight at 7 p.m. Spokane fell 4-1 to the Oil Kings Friday at Edmonton . . . Red Deer rookie forward Vukie Mpofu left the game in the third period after being taken into the boards by the Raiders’ Mackenzie Stewart, and didn’t return. Stewart, who was assessed a major and game misconduct for charging, then engaged Kayle Doetzel, who picked up an instigating minor, in a spirited fight. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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,we have to learn to play four quarters.

We still have some growing pains with this team.

“We have a lot of talent, but also a lot to learn, so I guess my job is safe for now, as I have something to teach them,” he said with a laugh.

But the Kings were a different team in the final 20 minutes as Pottinger was able to field a more experienced lineup.

“We had a few guys in class, so we did have a different look in the second half, but still there’s no excuse for those guys we had out there in the first half. They practice against those calibre of players and we have the same expectations for them as we do the older players.

“They can’t come out flat as they have the same goals as our starters.”

On the other hand the starters from the Aurora were on their game in the first half with Ladarius Watford of Huntsville, Ala., and Colby Maier of Kelowna, B.C., and Chad Kelloway of Calgary hitting everything they tossed up.

“The Aurora is a scrappy bunch with some veterans and they played well in the first half. Twenty-three

(Maier) and four (Watford) were hot as was 14 (Kelloway). The third quarter turned the game in our favour. The defence was way better and we held them to 17 points while we hit almost 40 (37 to be exact).”

The Kings finish tournament play today when they face the Lakeland College Rustlers at 6 p.m. Peoples-Wong, Johnson and Prenoslo will all be back.

“We can only dress so many players, so today was their turn to sit,” explained Pottinger.

Ashaunti Hogan led the Kings with 26 points while Jacob Cusumano added 25, Lloyd Strickland 21, Crelin 15 — all in the second half — and Taner Parrington 10.

Maier had 24 and Watford 22 for CUC, who plays Olds at 8 p.m. today and Lakeland at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Olds lost 70-58 to Keyano College of Fort McMurray Friday afternoon. ● The basektball Queens opened their three-game exhibition series in Vancouver with a 50-38 loss to Langara College. ● In other RDC news, ACAC champion Kyle Morrison was named the ACAC male golfer of the year. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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The Kings finished with 31 shots on Wray.

In other league action, the NAIT Ooks beat Briercrest 8-1, Augustana Vikings edged the SAIT Trojans 2-1 in overtime and Keyano got past Portage 5-4. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

“It was good to get Mike back tonight,” added Keeper. “He was a bit shaky because he didn’t play for some time, but he settled down and was solid. The great thing is we have two solid goaltenders. Either one can do the job and the nice thing is they get along and support each other in practice and it shows in the games.”

Kraymer Barnstable played all the games with Salmon injured and posted a 1.86 GAA. The Kings face the Griffins today at Bill Hunter Arena in Edmonton and Keeper knows they have to continue on from where they left off Friday.

“We didn’t set any long term goals, but we’re focusing on each 24 hours and continuing to get better and I thought we did today. Now we have to carry that over.”

CFL: Calgary dominated opening quarter The Lions pulled even in the fourth quarter on DeMarco’s six-yard touchdown pass to Moore and two-point convert throw to Taylor at 6:47 of the fourth quarter.

Smith is a former NFL returner for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who signed as a free agent with the Stampeders last month. He put his new team ahead

in defeat.

THUNDERBIRDS 4 ROCKETS 3 (SO) CRANBROOK, B.C. — Justin Myles made 40 saves and Shea Theodore scored in the shootout as Seattle defeated Kelowna.

Erik Benoit had a goal and an assist for the Thunderbirds (7-2-0) while Alexander Delnov and Jared Hauf scored the others.

Madison Bowey, Damon Severson and Tyson Baillie supplied the goals for the Rockets (5-1-2).

Jordon Cooke made 29 saves for Kelowna.

AMERICANS 4 BLAZERS 1 KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Connor Rankin had a goal and an assist as Tri-City downed the Blazers.

Justin Gutierrez, Mitch Topping and Braden Purtill also scored for the Americans (3-5-1) and Lucas Nickles had two assists.

Chase Souto scored for Kamloops (2-5-0).

Eric Comrie made 26 saves for the win as Bolton Pouliot stopped 36 shots in a losing effort.

ROYALS 4 HURRICANES 0 VICTORIA — Patrik Polivka turned away 27 shots as the Royals blanked Lethbridge.

Joe Hicketts and Logan Nelson each had a goal and two assists for Victoria (5-5-0) while Austin Carroll and Brandon Fushimi scored the others.

Jaimen Yakubowski picked up 14 minutes in penalties for Lethbridge (1-6-1).

Christopher Tai made 23 saves in defeat.

Dead child son of Vikings star AdrianPeterson

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson mourned the death of his young son Friday, while words of support poured in from all corners of the sports world.

Authorities said a 2-year-old boy died Friday of injuries suffered in an alleged child abuse case in South Dakota, and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the boy was Peterson’s son.

Lincoln County State’s Attorney Tom Wollman confirmed the death of the child, who had been in critical condition in a hospital with severe head injuries since Wednesday. The boy died at 11:43 a.m. at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls after being removed from life support, Wollman said.

Wollman said he’ll review police and medical reports before making further decisions about criminal charges, possibly by early next week. Joseph Patterson, 27, was charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery in the child’s death. He had a court appearance Friday and was ordered held on $750,000 cash bond. again with a five-yard catch.

The Stamps and Lions traded majors in the third quarter. DeMarco’s one-yard TD at 9:51 kept the Lions in striking distance after McDaniel’s 20-yard scoring catch for Calgary at 5:12. A 29-yard punt return from Smith put the Stampeders in scoring position on B.C.’s 20-yard line.

Calgary’s offence had the football for over 20 minutes in the first half, but led just 19-11 going into the second.

Paredes had a rare miss from 44 yards after Taylor scored a major for the visitors at 13:15 of the second quarter. DeMarco and Taylor connected for a 27-yard scoring catch, with Taylor shaking off Calgary safety Eric Fraser to dive over the goal-line.

Paredes was good from 20 and 13 yards and McCallum from 13 in the quarter.

Calgary dominated the opening quarter to lead 13-0. Paredes kicked field goals from 12 and 45 yards. Cornish scored on a two-yard charge at 11:07.

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Flames continue hot start

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Calgary 3 New Jersey 2 CALGARY — Sean Monahan scored with 2:43 left in the third period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.

Monahan, who has now scored in four straight games, took a cross-ice feed from Sven Baertschi and buried it behind Martin Brodeur to the delight of a sell-out crowd at Scotiabank Saddledome.

The win extended Calgary’s streak to five games without a regulation-time loss to begin a season. It is the first time since the Flames moved to Calgary in 1980 that the team has taken at least one point in each of their first five games.

Monahan, Calgary’s sixth overall draft pick in the 2013 NHL entry draft, is still eligible to return to Ottawa in the OHL. So far, the rookie seems to be playing like he wants to stay.

Dennis Wideman and Mark Giordano also scored for Calgary (3-0-2).

Jiri Hudler had two assists to extend his points streak to five games. The Flames now depart on a five-game road trip that begins Wednesday in Anaheim.

Adam Henrique and Dainius Zubrus scored for New Jersey (0-2-3). The Devils are 0-1-2 with two stops to go on their five-game road trip. They visit

Winnipeg on Sunday.

New Jersey poured on the pressure in one stretch past the midway mark of the third period before Monahan’s goahead goal. But despite Joey MacDonald losing his stick, the Devils were unable to score with Flames’ bodies diving in front of shots. Kris Russell, Lance Bouma and T.J. Galiardi all blocked shots during the mad scramble.

Already ahead 2-1 in the second period, New Jersey appeared to have scored again when MacDonald failed to handle Ryan Clowe’s slapshot off the wing and the puck bounded up in the air and into the net. The goal was waved off and Devils winger Michael Ryder, who had gone hard to the net for the rebound, was sent off for goalie interference.

Calgary had its best prolonged pressure of the game on the ensuing power play, controlling the puck in the Devils’ zone for the entire man advantage.

After several close changes, Giordano eventually got his stick on the puck in the slot and poked a backhand into the net behind Brodeur to tie the score.

New Jersey broke a 1-1 tie at 16:03 of the second period when Zubrus beat MacDonald from just inside the blueline with a slapshot.

Giordano fed a pass across to Wideman on Calgary’s third power play and he one-timed a slapshot inside the goal post while Curtis Glencross screened

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New Jersey Devils’ Jaromir Jagr, left, from Czech Republic, has a wrap-around attempt stopped by Calgary Flames goalie Joey MacDonald during second period NHL action in Calgary, Friday.

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New Jersey struck first at 13:58 of

the first, shortly after a power play expired.

Als learning to live without Calvillo NEISWANDER GETTING COMFORTABLE AT QB MONTREAL — Josh Neiswander may only be the caretaker until Anthony Calvillo returns, but the 27-year-old is starting to look comfortable as the Montreal Alouettes quarterback.

Neiswander will be going for three wins in a row when the Alouettes (6-8) take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-12) on Monday afternoon. He seems to be building chemistry with his receivers and offensive line.

But it may only last until Calvillo returns from the concussion he suffered on Aug. 17 against Saskatchewan. So far, the target date for the CFL’s all-time passing leader to return is Nov. 1, when the Alouettes visit Toronto for their final game of the regular season. Just in time for the playoffs.

Despite his success of late, Neiswander says he will gladly hand the ball back to his 41-year-old mentor.

“I’m the guy through the rest of this week and after that, we’ll get ready for next week,” Neiswander said Friday. “But if and when A.C. comes back, A.C.’s the man.

“And there won’t be any doubt who is in there. I fully support him. Being the all-time leading passer in CFL history, I have way too much respect for him — and so does everyone else on our team — to even consider anything else. That’s just the way it is.”

Calvillo turned up at practice this week to say he is progressing in his recovery and has resumed attending meetings. He is expected back on the field next week, but only to begin reintegrating with the

team and not to take any snaps or throw any passes.

Due to the unpredictability of concussions, there is no guarantee he will be able to play again this season, which could spell the end of a 20-year CFL career in which he won three Grey Cups and set records for passing yards, completions and touchdown passes.

If not, Neiswander has seized the starting job and will be in position to take over for keeps next season, although he will have competition from rookie Tanner Marsh and 2007 Heismann Trophy winner Troy Smith.

Marsh looked to have taken the job from Neiswander when he put his own two-game streak together in mid-season, but the 23-year-old was already struggling when he injured a thumb during a Sept. 15 loss in Vancouver.

Marsh resumed practising, and was throwing the ball fairly well this week. He may be able to suit up against Winnipeg as the third-string pivot.

Smith only joined the team in August. He has got into games for a play or two to hand off or run the ball himself, but mostly he was brought into learn the offence and be ready for 2014.

Montreal also acquired former Bombers quarterback Alex Brink this week, mainly as experienced insurance at that position.

Neiswander has not put up the spectacular numbers Calvillo was known for, but he has been getting the job done. He has started the last three games and has completed a modest 62 passes for 809 yards, but seven were for TDs and only one was intercepted.

“As a quarterback, any time you can gain experience it allows you to have a higher comfort level,”

said the Winnsboro, Texas, native, who is in his third season in Montreal. “It’s one thing to watch and study and get reps in practice and it’s another thing to get to go out there and execute on offence live, in a game.

“The chemistry gets better and better the more reps you get.”

Coach and general manager Jim Popp said the team is over the shock of losing Calvillo for an extended period and has learned to have confidence that it can win with either Neiswander or Marsh behind centre.

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Sheets ran for 80 yards and two TDs last week against B.C., his first after missing three games with a knee injury. The win over the Lions keeps the Riders in the race for a home playoff game, which they can achieve by either finishing first or second in the West Division standings.

Predictably, Sheets — the CFL’s second-leading rusher with 1,302 yards — and the Riders are thinking big.

“We’re looking for a first-round bye,” Sheets said, which would happen if the Riders finished atop the West Division standings.

Many football pundits pointed to Sheets’ return to the lineup as a big reason why the Riders snapped their dubious losing streak. But Sheets wouldn’t take the credit.

“It wasn’t me, one man being back in there,” Sheets said. “I think it was more the energy I brought.”

Sheets’ return certainly enhanced Saskatchewan’s rushing attack and gave the Riders’ offence a more balanced attack.

But Durant said when the weather turns cold, having a potent ground game will certainly be an advantage.

“Kory Sheets is a concern for everybody,” said Eskimos defensive end Odell Willis. “He’s a great back in this league.

He’s putting up great numbers. He’s doing great things. You have to be aware of where he is at all times.”

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Saskatchewan (9-5) hosts the Edmonton Eskimos (3-11) at Mosaic Stadium today after downing B.C. 31-17 last weekend to snap a dismal four-game losing streak. The Riders certainly control their playoff destiny, finishing their regular season with five games against West Division rivals, including three at home.

Following Friday’s walkthrough, Riders coach Corey Chamblin selected Durant to address the team and the veteran quarterback’s message was simple — at this time of year players must be totally focused and pay attention to even the smallest detail. And he pointed to the ’09 Grey Cup, where a too many men penalty against Saskatchewan gave Montreal a second chance at a last-second field goal for the devastating 28-27 victory.

“It’s a reality,” Durant said. “I wanted to let the guys know that it’s real and it can happen and if you don’t pay attention on walkthrough days or you don’t get right in certain situations it can cost you a football game, better yet a championship.

“You have to lock in.”

Chamblin said Durant’s message was loud and clear.

“Darian is the leader of this team, as the quarterback goes the team goes,” Chamblin said. “One of the greatest things about life is when you have setbacks you’re able to learn from them . . . if you can’t learn from those you’re deemed to repeat them again.”

Saskatchewan enters weekend action tied with B.C. for second in the West Division behind frontrunning Calgary (11-3). With the Lions visiting the Stampeders on Friday night, the Riders are in a must-win situation in their quest for a home playoff game.

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SCOREBOARD Local Sports Today

● 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: 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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● 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.

Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Reinstated LHP Noel Arguelles from the 60-day DL. Announced INF Jamey Carroll declined his outright assignment to Omaha (PCL) and elected free agency.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Announced C Henry Blanco declined his outright assignment and elected free agency.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Jason Frasor on a one-year contract.

National League MIAMI MARLINS—Named Brett Butler third base/outfield coach, Frank Menechino hitting coach.

Announced the returning of bench coach Rob Leary, pitching coach Chuck Hernandez, first base/infield coach Perry Hill, and bullpen coach Reid Cornelius.

Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Exercised the 2014 option on RHP Bobby Blevins.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended New York Jets TE Kellen Winslow Jr. four games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. Fined New York Giants S Will Hill and Green Bay S Jerron McMillian $15,750 each for striking a defenceless opponent in the head area. Fined Dallas DL George Selvie $7,785 fine for grabbing the face mask of Denver QB Peyton Manning.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed LB Cameron Lawrence from the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Vancouver D Alex Edler three games for an illegal check to the head of San Jose F Tomas Hertl during an Oct. 10 game.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Recalled C Ryan Craig from Springfield (AHL). Announced D Tim Erixon was loaned to the team by Columbus.

DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled C Luke Glendening from Grand Rapids (AHL). Assigned C Cory Emmerton and G Petr Mrazek to Grand Rapids. Activated G Jonas Gustavsson from injured reserve.

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Loaned F Joey Crabb to San Antonio (AHL).

PHOENIX COYOTES — Assigned D Chris Summers to Portland (AHL). Recalled F Brandon Yip from Portland.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled G Cedrick Desjardins from Syracuse (AHL). Assigned G Kristers Gudlevskis to Syracuse.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reassigned D Connor Carrick and C Michael Latta to Hershey (AHL). Recalled D Nate Schmidt from Hershey.

Soccer World Cup Europe QF - Final Group Stg Zagreb, Croatia Croatia 1, Belgium 2 Cardiff, Wales Wales 1, Macedonia 0 Yerevan, Armenia Armenia 2, Bulgaria 1 Ta’Qali, Malta Malta 1, Czech Republic 4 Copenhagen, Denmark Denmark 2, Italy 2 Torshavn, Faeroe Islands Faeroe Islands 1, Kazakhstan 1 Stockholm, Sweden Sweden 2, Austria 1 Cologne, Germany Germany 3, Ireland 0 Tallinn, Estonia Estonia 0, Turkey 2 Andorra La Vella, Andorra Andorra 0, Romania 4 Amsterdam Netherlands 8, Hungary 1 Tirana, Albania Albania 1, Switzerland 2 Reykjavik, Iceland Iceland 2, Cyprus 0 Maribor, Slovenia Slovenia 3, Norway 0 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Luxembourg 0, Russia 4 Lisbon, Portugal Portugal 1, Israel 1 Baku, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan 2, Northern Ireland 0 Zenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina Bosnia-Herzegovina 4, Liechtenstein 1 Vilnius, Lithuania Lithuania 2, Latvia 0 Pireas, Greece Greece 1, Slovakia 0 London England 4, Montenegro 1 Kharkiv, Ukraine Ukraine 1, Poland 0 Chisinau, Moldova Moldova 3, San Marino 0 Palma De Mallorca, Spain Spain 2, Belarus 1 CONMEBOL San Cristobal, Venezuela Venezuela 1, Paraguay 1 Quito, Ecuador Ecuador 1, Uruguay 0 Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentina 3, Peru 1 Barranquilla, Colombia Colombia 3, Chile 3 CONCACAF San Pedro Sula, Honduras Honduras 1, Costa Rica 0 Kansas City, Kansas United States 2, Jamaica 0 Friendly Serbia 2, Japan 0 France 6, Australia 0

B8

SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 2013

Hockey WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Prince Albert 9 6 2 1 0 38 Swift Current 9 5 3 0 1 34 Brandon 8 5 3 0 0 30 Moose Jaw 9 4 4 0 1 25 Saskatoon 9 3 5 0 1 30 Regina 8 3 5 0 0 23

GA 36 23 28 29 36 31

Pt 13 11 10 9 7 6

GF 36 33 27 27 35 18

GA 20 29 26 28 32 39

Pt 13 12 9 8 8 3

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 8 5 1 0 2 37 Victoria 10 5 5 0 0 22 Prince George 9 4 4 0 1 19 Kamloops 8 2 6 0 0 17 Vancouver 9 1 6 1 1 17

GA 26 26 28 28 36

Pt 12 10 9 4 4

GA 32 16 19 24 32

Pt 14 13 12 9 7

GP Medicine Hat 8 Red Deer 10 Kootenay 8 Calgary 7 Edmonton 9 Lethbridge 8

Seattle Everett Spokane Tri-City Portland

GP 9 8 8 10 7

Central Division W L OTLSOL 6 1 1 0 6 4 0 0 4 3 1 0 4 3 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 6 0 1

U.S. Division W L OTLSOL 7 2 0 0 6 1 1 0 6 2 0 0 4 5 0 1 3 3 0 1

GF 38 26 32 25 35

Note: A team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Friday’s results Brandon 3 Moose Jaw 2 (SO) Edmonton 4 Spokane 1 Regina 5 Vancouver 4 (OT) Red Deer 4 Prince Albert 3 (OT) Saskatoon 2 Swift Current 1 Everett 3 Prince George 2 (SO) Seattle 4 Kelowna 3 (SO) Tri-City 4 Kamloops 1 Victoria 4 Lethbridge 0 Today’s games Saskatoon at Brandon, 7:30 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, 7 p.m.

Kamloops at Portland, 7 p.m.

Lethbridge at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Tri-City at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Rebels 4, Raiders 3 (OT) First Period 1. Red Deer, Gaudet 3 (Bleackley, Bellerive) 19:57 (pp) Penalties — Doetzel RD (interference) 3:10, Chorney RD (tripping) 10:18, Braid PA (hooking) 19:11.

Second Period 2. Red Deer, Bleackley 6 (Fleury, Bellerive) 4:21 (pp) Penalties — Guhle PA (holding) 3:38, Fafard RD (hooking) 7:11, Bear RD (closing hand on puck) 12:18, Red Deer bench (too many men) 13:44.

Third Period 3. Red Deer, Dieno 4, 4:26.

4. Prince Albert, Lange 2, 13:03.

5. Prince Albert, Morrissey 3 (Draisaitl, Gardiner) 18:17 6. Prince Albert, Draisaitl 6 (Morrissey, Gardiner) 19:34 Penalties — Stewart PA (boarding major, fighting, game misconduct), Doetzel RD (instigating, fighting, misconduct) 7:02.

Overtime 7. Red Deer, Bellerive 5 (Bleackley, Johnson) 4:33 Penalties — None.

Shots on goal by Prince Albert 10 15 17 2 — 44 Red Deer 12 7 11 6 — 36 Goal — Prince Albert: Cheveldave (OTL,6-2-0); Red Deer: Bartosak (W,5-3-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Prince Albert: 0-4; Red Deer: 2-4.

Referees — Shaun Harris, Matt Kirk. Linesmen — Cody Huseby, Cory Lundquist.

Attendance — 4,885 at Red Deer, Alta.

Wheat Kings 3, Warriors 2 (SO) First Period 1. Brandon, Hawryluk 2 (Quenneville) 7:54 Penalties — Nejezchleb Bdn (roughing) 4:40, Fioretti MJ (high-sticking), Fioretti MJ (roughing), Roy Bdn (roughing) 9:27, Bell MJ (hooking) 17:29, Cooper Bdn (high-sticking) 20:00.

Second Period 2. Moose Jaw, White 2 (Brown, Fioretti) 1:44 (pp) 3. Moose Jaw, Eberle 3 (Brown, Fioretti) 10:24 (pp) Penalties — Gore MJ (slashing) 5:49, Bukarts Bdn (tripping) 9:29, Point MJ (inter. on goaltender) 13:30, Pulock Bdn (slashing) 18:26.

Third Period 4. Brandon, Quenneville 6 (Hawryluk, Robinson) 14:07 (pp) Penalties — Roy Bdn (boarding) 1:08, Eberle MJ (cross-checking) 12:30, Quenneville Bdn (tripping) 18:03.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout Brandon wins 2-1 Moose Jaw (1) — Point, goal; Fioretti, miss; Brown, miss. Brandon (2) — Hawryluk, goal; Nejezchleb, goal.

Shots on goal by Moose Jaw 8 9 7 5 3 — 29 Brandon 13 14 13 2 2 — 41 Blades 2, Broncos 1 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Sherbak Sktn (boarding) 13:16, Martin SC (holding) 19:21.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Nogier Sktn (tripping) 7:32, Nikkel Sktn (checking to the head) 12:59, Black SC (hooking) 19:04.

Third Period 1. Swift Current, Johnson 1 (Lesann) 3:16 2. Saskatoon, Sherbak 2 (Burns, Nikkel) 4:02 (pp) 3. Saskatoon, Burns 6 (Nogier, Valcourt) 14:42 Penalties — Honka SC (holding) 3:51, Black SC (hooking) 7:45, Coghlan Sktn (holding) 11:42, Valcourt Sktn (hooking) 16:32.

Shots on goal by Swift Current 9 12 9 — 30 Saskatoon 10 15 13 — 38 Pats 5, Giants 4 (OT) First Period 1. Vancouver, Kulak 1 (Ast) 0:47 2. Vancouver, Thrower 3 (Popoff) 12:27 (pp) 3. Regina, Stevenson 3 (Burroughs, Klimchuk) 17:18 Penalties — Thrower Vcr, McCoy Reg (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 3:14, Sinitsyn Reg (hooking) 4:07, Sinitsyn Reg (hooking) 11:45, Houck Vcr (tripping) 19:04, Leier Reg (roughing) 20:00.

Second Period 4. Regina, Leier 5 (Klimchuk, Burroughs) 8:31 (pp) 5. Regina, Leier 6 (Sinitsyn, Burroughs) 16:36 6. Regina, Stevenson 4 (Christoffer) 19:59 Penalties — Traber Vcr (holding) 7:00, Foster Vcr (high-sticking) 7:32, Geertsen Vcr (delay of game) 13:00, Ast Vcr (embellishment), Hansen Reg (interference) 16:22.

Third Period 7. Vancouver, Baer 1 (Houck, Popoff) 1:17 8. Vancouver, Hamilton 1, 16:26 Penalties — Popoff Vcr (high-sticking) 4:42.

Overtime 9. Regina, Leier 7 (Burroughs, Stephenson) 1:57 (pp).

Penalty — Hamilton Vcr (tripping) 0:57.

Shots on goal by Vancouver 9 9 11 1 — 30 Regina 8 4 3 2 — 17 NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT GF 5 4 1 0 17 4 3 1 0 14 3 2 1 0 7 3 1 0 2 8 4 2 2 0 13 4 2 2 0 8 5 2 3 0 13 5 0 4 1 5

GA 10 9 4 9 9 11 21 14

Pt 8 6 4 4 4 4 4 1

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT GF GA Pittsburgh 4 3 1 0 15 9 Carolina 5 2 1 2 10 13 NY Islanders 4 2 1 1 14 10 Columbus 3 2 1 0 10 7

Pt 6 6 5 4

Toronto Tampa Bay Boston Ottawa Montreal Detroit Florida Buffalo

New Jersey NY Rangers Washington Philadelphia

5 4 4 5

0 1 1 1

2 3 3 4

3 11 18 0 6 20 0 12 15 0 6 12

3 2 2 2

Western Conference Central Division W L OT GF 4 0 0 13 3 0 0 14 2 1 1 13 2 1 0 8 1 1 2 9 2 3 0 14 1 3 0 6

GA 3 4 12 6 11 16 13

Pt 8 6 5 4 4 4 2

Pacific Division W L OT GF 4 0 0 21 3 0 2 18 3 1 0 14 3 2 0 16 3 2 0 12 3 2 0 13 1 3 0 12

GA 5 17 11 16 14 14 19

Pt 8 8 6 6 6 6 2

Colorado St. Louis Chicago Dallas Minnesota Winnipeg Nashville

GP 4 3 4 3 4 5 4

San Jose Calgary Anaheim Vancouver Phoenix Los Angeles Edmonton

GP 4 5 4 5 5 5 4

Note: A team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OL column.

Friday’s results Calgary 3 New Jersey 2 Dallas 4 Winnipeg 1 Chicago 3 N.Y. Islanders 2 Florida 6 Pittsburgh 3 Los Angeles 2 Carolina 1 (SO) Phoenix 2 Philadelphia 1 Today’s games Boston at Columbus, 12 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

Edmonton at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Colorado at Washington, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Nashville, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at San Jose, 8 p.m.

Montreal at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s games Phoenix at Carolina, 11 a.m.

Los Angeles at Florida, 1 p.m.

Ottawa at Anaheim, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Blackhawks 3, Islanders 2 First Period 1. Chicago, Nordstrom 1 (Hjalmarsson) 9:32 2. Chicago, Toews 2 (Keith, Seabrook) 16:05 3. N.Y. Islanders, Bailey 2 (Grabner) 19:06 4. N.Y. Islanders, Okposo 1 (Tavares) 19:55 Penalties — None.

Second Period 5. Chicago, Handzus 1 (Keith, Smith) 6:45 Penalties — Hjalmarsson Chi (delay of game) 9:25, Okposo NYI (cross-checking) 11:01, Donovan NYI (hooking) 13:40.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Hamonic NYI (tripping) 6:02, Shaw Chi (interference) 11:10, Moulson NYI (roughing) 12:16, Handzus Chi (roughing) 12:16, Regin NYI (hooking) 16:57.

Shots on goal by N.Y. Islanders 7 6 6 — 19 Chicago 13 8 7 — 28 Stars 4, Jets 1 First Period 1. Dallas, Chiasson 3 (Seguin, Gonchar) 9:32 (pp) 2. Dallas, Seguin 1 (Peverley, Benn) 12:09 3. Dallas, Benn 1 (Dillon, Seguin) 16:35 Penalties — Nichushkin Dal (high-sticking) 5:13, Enstrom Wpg (hooking) 8:09.

Second Period 4. Dallas, Seguin 2 (Benn, Chiasson) 5:10 (pp) Penalties — Daley Dal (tripping) 0:47, Winnipeg bench (too many men) 1:43, Clitsome Wpg (interference) 4:42, Tangradi Wpg (slashing) 11:57.

Third Period 5. Winnipeg, Wheeler 1 (Byfuglien, Enstrom) 5:35 (pp) Penalties — Eakin Dal (tripping) 1:47, Enstrom Wpg (tripping) 2:55, Gonchar Dal (tripping) 4:43, Robidas Dal (interference) 16:52.

Shots on goal by Dallas 15 9 7 — 31 Winnipeg 11 13 20 — 44

First Period 1. Florida, Boyes 3 (Fleischmann) 1:55 2. Pittsburgh, Malkin 1 (Bennett) 5:38 3. Florida, Versteeg 1 (Gomez, Matthias) 9:10 4. Pittsburgh, Adams 3 (Glass, Vitale) 16:49 Penalties — Gilroy Fla (holding) 6:33, Kunitz Pgh (high-sticking) 6:35, Matthias Fla (interference) 9:19, Orpik Pgh (cross-checking) 12:15, Huberdeau Fla (cross-checking) 12:15, Gilbert Fla (interference) 12:53.

Second Period 5. Florida, Huberdeau 2 (Versteeg, Fleischmann) 7:08 (pp) 6. Florida, Barkov 2 (unassisted) 8:14 (pp) 7. Pittsburgh, Dupuis 1 (Crosby) 12:13 Penalties — Martin Pgh (interference) 6:08, Vitale Pgh (tripping) 6:34.

Third Period 8. Florida, Fleischmann 1 (Barkov, Boyes) 6:27 9. Florida, Boyes 4 (Barkov, Fleischmann) 19:26 Penalty — Crosby Pgh (interference) 17:25 Shots on goal by Pittsburgh 19 9 11 — 39 Florida 13 9 8 — 30 Kings 2, Hurricanes 1 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Doughty LA (cross-checking) 7:39, Staal Car (tripping) 11:33.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalty — Regehr LA (hooking) 17:30.

Third Period 1. Los Angeles, King 1, 13:26 (sh) 2. Carolina, Skinner 1 (Sekera, Gerbe) 14:06 (pp) Penalties — Harrison Car (interference) 2:04, Williams LA (slashing) 3:21, Lewis LA (slashing) 7:18, Stoll LA (hooking) 12:44.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalty — Harrison Car (hooking) 2:22.

Shootout Los Angeles wins 1-0 Los Angeles (1) — Kopitar, miss; Carter, goal. Carolina (0) — Skinner, miss; Semin, miss; Gerbe, miss.

Shots on goal by Los Angeles 8 13 14 2 — 37 Carolina 9 8 10 1 — 28 Goal — Los Angeles: Quick (W,3-2-0); Carolina: Ward (SOL, 0-1-2).

Coyotes 2, Flyers 1 First Period 1. Phoenix, Klinkhammer 1 (Morris, Kennedy) 2:41 Penalties — Giroux Pha (interference) 8:44, Bissonnette Phx (fighting), Rinaldo Pha (fighting), Rinaldo Pha (charging) 14:33, Ekman-Larsson Phx (holding) 15:29.

Second Period 2. Philadelphia, Talbot 1 (Rinaldo, Couturier) 17:29 3. Phoenix, Ekman-Larsson 2 (Ribeiro, Hanzal) 19:47 (pp) Penalties — Hanzal Phx (interference) 5:39, Timonen Pha (holding) 10:14, Klesla Phx (holding) 14:01, Rinaldo Pha (high-sticking) 19:34.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Rinaldo Pha (cross-checking) 2:13, Klesla Phx (boarding) 6:54, Meszaros Pha (holding, unsportsmanlike conduct, misconduct) 18:12.

Shots on goal by Phoenix 12 14 5 — 31 Philadelphia 16 11 10 — 37 Flames 3, Devils 2 First Period 1. New Jersey, Henrique 1 (Brunner, Greene) 13:58 Penalties — Volchenkov NJ (holding) 9:58, Glencross Cal (hooking) 11:44, Elias NJ (hooking) 15:51.

Second Period 2. Calgary, Wideman 1 (Giordano, Hudler) 5:37 (pp) 3. New Jersey, Zubrus 1 (Zajac) 16:03 4. Calgary, Giordano 2 (Hudler, Glencross) 19:41 (pp) Penalties — Volchenkov NJ (interference) 4:35, Ryder NJ (goaltender interference) 17:49.

Third Period 5. Calgary, Monahan 4 (Baertschi, Wideman) 17:17 Penalty — Giordano Cal (delay of game) 18:41.

Shots on goal by New Jersey 7 10 4 — 21 Calgary 10 10 9 — 29

Panthers 6, Penguins 3

Baseball MLB Postseason 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)

Wednesday, Oct. 16: Boston at Detroit x-Thursday, Oct. 17: Boston at Detroit x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Detroit at Boston x-Sunday, Oct. 20: Detroit at Boston

National League St. Louis 3, Pittsburgh 2 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: St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 1

National League Los Angeles 0, St. Louis 1 Friday, Oct. 11: Los Angeles 2, St. Louis 3 Saturday, Oct. 12: Los Angeles (Kershaw 16-9) at St. Louis (Wacha 4-1), 2 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 14: St. Louis (Wainright 19-9) at Los Angeles, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 6 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 16: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 2 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 18: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 6:30 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 19: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles 3, Atlanta 1 Thursday, Oct. 3: Los Angeles 6, Atlanta 1 Friday, Oct. 4: Atlanta 4, Los Angeles 3 Sunday, Oct. 6: Los Angeles 13, Atlanta 6 Monday, Oct. 7: Los Angeles 4, Atlanta 3

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

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

Detroit 3, Oakland 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 3, Oakland 0

American League Detroit vs. Boston Saturday, Oct. 12: Detroit at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13: Detroit at Boston, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15: Boston at Detroit

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 FRIDAY’S LINESCORES NATIONAL LEAGUE L.A.D. 002 000 000 S.L.C. 002 000 000

000 000

0 — 1 —

2 9 0 3 7 0

(13 innings) Greinke, B.Wilson (9), Belisario (10), Howell (11), Withrow (12), Jansen (13) and A.Ellis; J.Kelly, Choate (7), Maness (7), Ca.Martinez (8), Rosenthal (9), Axford (11), Lynn (12) and Y.Molina. W—Lynn 1-0.

L—Withrow 0-1.

Football CFL EAST DIVISION W L T Pts 9 5 0 18 7 7 0 14 6 8 0 12 2 12 0 4 WEST DIVISION

x-Toronto x-Hamilton Montreal Winnipeg

W L x-Calgary 12 3 x-Saskatchewan 9 5 x-B.C. 9 6 Edmonton 3 11

T 0 0 0 0

Pts 24 18 18 6

PF 407 360 349 279

PA 370 383 385 459

PF 486 419 421 340

PA 349 316 390 409

x-Clinched playoff berth Friday’s Game Calgary 40, BC Lions 26 Saturday’s Game Edmonton at Saskatchewan, 2:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Winnipeg at Montreal, 11 a.m.

Toronto at Hamilton, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18 Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19 Toronto at Winnipeg, 1:30 p.m.

BC Lions at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m.

B.C. — Single McCallum 60 6:02 Cal — FG Paredes 20 11:59 B.C. — TD C.Taylor 27 pass from DeMarco (McCalllum convert) 13:15 Third Quarter Cal — TD McDaniel 20 pass from Glenn (Paredes convert) 5:12 B.C. — TD DeMarco 1 run (McCallum convert) 9:51 Fourth Quarter B.C. — TD Moore 7 pass from DeMarco (C.Taylor 5 pass from DeMarco for two-point convert) 6:47 Cal — TD C.Smith 6 pass from Glenn (Paredes convert) 9:26 Cal — TD Randle 65 interception return (Paredes convert) 13:53 B.C. 0 11 7 8 — 26 Calgary 13 6 7 14 — 40

Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh

0 .600 0 .600 0 .000

101 94 69

94 87 110

T 0 0 0 0

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 6 0 .000 103

PA 159 136 112 209

Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

3 3 0

2 2 4

W 5 5 2 2

West L 0 0 3 3

Attendance — 26,115 at Calgary.

NFL 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

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

Baltimore

W 3

North L T Pct 2 0 .600

PF 117

PA 110

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Stampeders 40, Lions 26 First Quarter Cal — FG Paredes 12 3:14 Cal — TD Cornish 2 run (Paredes convert) 11:07 Cal — FG Paredes 45 14:21 Second Quarter B.C. — FG McCallum 13 1:33 Cal — FG Paredes 43 3:52

PA 70 116 117 130

Pct 1.000 1.000 .400 .400

New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay

W 5 1 1 0

South L T 0 0 3 0 4 0 4 0

Pct 1.000 .250 .200 .000

PF 134 74 122 44

PA 73 58 134 70

Chicago Detroit Green Bay Minnesota

W 4 3 2 1

North L T 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0

Pct .650 .600 .500 .250

PF 172 131 118 115

PA 161 123 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

T 0 0 0 0

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 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

Golf FRYS.COM At CordeValle Golf Club San Martin, Calif.

Purse: $5 million Yardage: 7,379; Par: 71 Second Round Brooks Koepka 67-64 — Jason Kokrak 67-65 — Robert Garrigus 70-63 — Jim Herman 67-66 — Camilo Villegas 68-66 — Scott Brown 68-67 — Charlie Wi 67-68 — Kevin Tway 70-65 — Kyle Stanley 66-69 — Billy Hurley III 69-66 — Hideki Matsuyama 70-66 — Spencer Levin 71-65 — Justin Hicks 68-68 — Ryo Ishikawa 69-67 — Andres Gonzales 74-62 — Vijay Singh 69-67 — Jeff Overton 64-72 — Brad Fritsch 73-64 — Max Homa 69-68 — Ben Martin 69-68 — J.J. Henry 67-71 — Davis Love III 69-69 — Bud Cauley 69-69 — Brice Garnett 71-67 — George McNeill 68-70 — Michael Putnam 67-71 — John Peterson 68-70 — Briny Baird 71-68 — Jimmy Walker 70-69 —

131 132 133 133 134 135 135 135 135 135 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 137 137 137 138 138 138 138 138 138 138 139 139

Brian Harman Y.E. Yang Will MacKenzie Lee Williams Luke Guthrie Scott Langley Kevin Chappell Charlie Beljan John Huh Trevor Immelman Brian Davis Russell Knox Ricky Barnes Daniel Summerhays Tim Clark Ben Crane Jason Bohn Chesson Hadley Robert Streb Chad Collins Mark Hubbard David Hearn Johnson Wagner Jerry Kelly Tyrone Van Aswegen Brendon Todd Jamie Lovemark Bryce Molder James Driscoll Robert Allenby Jonas Blixt Stewart Cink Alex Aragon Sean O’Hair Josh Teater

65-74 71-68 69-70 68-71 69-70 71-68 70-69 73-66 70-69 70-69 70-69 71-68 71-69 72-68 73-67 69-71 70-70 72-68 70-70 72-68 69-71 73-68 68-73 69-72 69-72 71-70 70-71 72-69 74-67 68-73 69-72 72-69 68-73 71-70 71-70

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141

Danny Lee Heath Slocum Jason Gore Justin Leonard Charles Howell III Mike Weir Chez Reavie John Rollins Will Claxton Kevin Kisner Brian Stuard Pat Perez Jeff Maggert Kevin Na Geoff Ogilvy Morgan Hoffmann Justin Thomas

73-68 71-71 73-69 70-72 72-70 72-70 73-69 74-68 70-72 73-69 71-71 72-70 73-69 75-67 76-66 70-72 72-70

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141 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142

Failed to qualify Chad Campbell Freddie Jacobson Marc Leishman Brian Gay John Senden Scott Gardiner David Carr Lucas Glover Billy Horschel Carl Pettersson Paul Goydos Tim Wilkinson Andrew Svoboda Hudson Swafford Stuart Appleby William McGirt

74-69 76-67 73-70 72-71 73-70 75-68 73-70 74-69 74-69 72-71 70-73 71-72 72-71 71-72 74-70 71-73

— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 144 144

Tommy Gainey Chris Williams Fred Funk Retief Goosen Aaron Baddeley Patrick Reed Ben Curtis Stephen Ames Jim Renner Erik Compton Cameron Tringale Edward Loar Gary Woodland Peter Malnati Angel Cabrera Cameron Beckman Doug LaBelle II Ted Potter, Jr. Brendan Steele Troy Matteson Chris Stroud Nicholas Thompson Derek Ernst Rocco Mediate Bronson La’Cassie Andrew Loupe Bobby Gates Scott Verplank Blake Adams Jhonattan Vegas Troy Merritt Rory Sabbatini Jose Coceres Seung-Yul Noh

70-74 69-75 75-70 75-70 74-71 75-70 72-73 76-69 76-69 73-73 75-71 76-70 71-75 73-73 75-72 76-71 72-75 75-72 73-74 72-75 76-72 74-74 73-75 73-75 79-69 72-76 74-75 72-78 80-70 76-75 78-73 79-75 78-78 79-79

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144 144 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 146 146 146 146 146 147 147 147 147 147 147 148 148 148 148 148 148 149 150 150 151 151 154 156 158

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 B9

England, Russia close to World Cup Koepka making

most of first PGA tour event

GERMANY, BELGIUM, SWITZERLAND QUALIFY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Germany, Belgium and Switzerland qualified for the World Cup in Brazil while Spain, England and Russia also won on Friday to keep their fate in their own hands heading into the European zone’s final round of group games.

Next year’s tournament is also within sight for Bosnia-Herzegovina, which has never played in a World Cup, but Cristiano Ronaldo looks destined for the playoffs with Portugal after a night when the qualifying picture in the nine groups became much clearer.

The Netherlands had already secured their passage to the World Cup before their 8-1 demolition of Hungary, featuring a hat trick by Robin van Persie that put the Manchester United striker top of his country’s all-time scoring chart with 41 goals.

Germany eased past Ireland 3-0 through goals by Sami Khedira, Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil to guarantee first place in Group C and reach football’s biggest tournament for the 16th straight time.

“We’ve won eight from nine games and we should have won the ninth,” Germany coach Joachim Loew said.

For Belgium, though, it will be a first World Cup in 12 years after the country’s so-called golden generation topped Group A with a 2-1 win in Croatia, with striker Romelu Lukaku scoring twice.

“It’s a party in Belgium. What more can you ask?” said coach Marc Wilmots, whose team played in front of Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo in Zagreb.

Switzerland prompted a jubilant tweet from tennis great Roger Federer after beating Albania 2-1 to win Group E with a game to spare and advance to the World Cup for a third successive occasion.

“Switzerland made it to the World Cup, how happy am I on a scale 1-10?” Federer wrote. “About a 25.”

Spain beat Belarus 2-1 through second-half goals

by Xavi Hernandez and Alvaro Negredo and requires just one point from a home match against Georgia to guarantee the world champions will defend their title next summer. England stayed top of Group H, a point clear of Ukraine, after an impressive secondhalf display sealed a 4-1 win over Montenegro, with in-form strikers Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge and debutant Andros Townsend among the scorers.

The English now just need a victory over Poland on Tuesday to go through automatically but a draw will let in Ukraine, which beat the Poles 1-0 and have an easy match against San Marino left.

“It is only a half-done job, but it is nice to know whatever happens we will not be out,” said England coach Roy Hodgson, whose team can’t finish lower than second place.

The scenario is easier for Russia after its 4-0 win in Luxembourg, which left Fabio Capello’s team three points ahead of Portugal and needing only a draw in Azerbaijan to guarantee first place.

Portugal conceded a goal to Eden Ben Basat with five minutes left to draw 1-1 at home to Israel and virtually ensure it will be in next month’s two-legged playoffs, which feature the top eight runners-up.

Helped by two goals by Edin Dzeko, Group G leader Bosnia-Herzegovina beat Liechtenstein 4-1 at home and can qualify automatically for its first ma-

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England’s Wayne Rooney, right, celebrates with teammate Danny Welbeck after scoring a goal against Montenegro during the World Cup Group H qualification soccer match between England and Montenegro at Wembley stadium in London, Friday. jor tournament with a win at Lithuania on Tuesday.

Greece defeated Slovakia 1-0 and is level on points with the Bosnians, but has a vastly inferior goal difference.

Elsewhere, Sweden joined Croatia in the playoffs after securing second place in Germany’s group with a 2-1 home victory over Austria, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbing a late winner. They are the only two countries definitely in the two-legged playoffs, which will played on Nov. 15 and 19.

Italy, which qualified along with the Dutch last month, equalized in injury time to draw 2-2 at Denmark and leave Bulgaria second on goal difference in Group B despite a 2-1 loss in Armenia.

Iceland stayed second behind Switzerland after overcoming Cyprus 2-0, while Turkey and Romania won away games on Friday to stay tied on points behind the Netherlands with one match remaining.

The Turks have the edge on goal difference but finish off against the Dutch, who showed they are in no mood to relax by ripping apart Hungary in Amsterdam.

Van Persie scored twice before half time and seven minutes into the second half to go one goal ahead of Patrick Kluivert in the all-time list.

“Records are made to be broken ... I’m happy for him,” said Kluivert, who is now one of Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal’s assistants.

Thirteen of the 32 spots at the World Cup are now set. The United States, Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Iran, Japan and South Korea had also already qualified before Friday, and Brazil gets an automatic berth as host.

SAN MARTIN, Calif. — After a year spent travelling the world, Brooks Koepka suddenly is in a position to play a lot more golf at home.

In his first regular PGA Tour event, Koepka surged to the top of the leaderboard Friday in the Frys.com Open with a 7-under 64, giving him a twoshot lead among the early finishers on what turned into a warm day at CordeValle.

Koepka received a sponsor’s exemption between stops in Scotland and Shanghai.

The 23-year-old Floridian had no status at the start of the year after failing to advance beyond the second stage of Q-school last year. Instead of trying to qualify for Web.com Tour events, Koepka packed his bags and passport for a 15-country journey that has served him well.

He won three times on the Challenge Tour to earn his European Tour card. He played the Dunhill Links in Scotland two weeks ago and in two weeks heads to the BMW Masters in Shanghai.

If he were to win the Frys.com Open, he would have a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour.

“There’s no pressure. Just enjoying it right now,” Koepka said.

“Looking forward to the weekend. I don’t see any pressure. Yeah, it would be big. Obviously be nice to win and get status over here. But you play good, everything kind of takes care of itself.”

It has so far — not just the last two days, but all year. Koepka, who make eight birdies and an eagle, was at 11-under 131.

Robert Garrigus (63) and Jim Herman (66) were two shots behind, while Camilo Villegas shot 66 and was another shot behind at 8-under 134. Kevin Tway, son of former PGA champion Bob Tway, had a 65 and was at 135. Lurking five shots behind were the Japanese duo of Hideki Matsuyama (66) and Ryo Ishikawa (67).

Koepka picked a good week to display his length and skill. He made most of his birdies with a wedge in his hand, and picked up two more birdies on the par 5s by missing eagle attempts from about 12 feet.

He was at the same course at Q-school where Jordan Spieth failed to advance.

Spieth started out on the Web.com Tour, did well enough in his PGA Tour starts to get some money and momentum, and wound up with a win, a PGA Tour card, a trip to the Tour Championship and a spot on the Presidents Cup team.

Koepka, missing the amateur credentials and sponsor exemptions of Spieth, went a different direction.

South Africa. Switzerland. Kenya. Kazakhstan.

Much like the European Tour, its developmental circuit goes all over the world. Like the time in Kenya that his driver turned a 15-minute trip into over three hours, stopping on side streets along the way and making Koepka more nervous than he has been behind the wheel of his luxury courtesy car at CordeValle this week.

Riders clash for Foothills Cowboy Association crown Cole Goodine is on a mission, and and make ‘em know who I am.” doing what I’m doing. Have some fun lecting 35 points each. The speediest after the first night of the Doing so well on all the and see what happens!” barrel racer was Bobbie Goodwin of Foothills Cowboy Associacircuits has also helped The eliminator pen of horses took Cranbrook, B.C. with a 13.118 second tion Cowboy Classic Finals Goodine replenish his cash its toll on the saddle bronc riders, with run, while Katie Waterston and Kelly Rodeo at the Stockman’s Pareserves, and build a cush- all but two of the ten finalists bucked Buhler of Arrowwood were best among vilion at the Westerner, it’s ion for the future. off. the team ropers with their 4.9 second all going according to plan.

“I won a decent amount Dustin Sippola of Pincher Creek time.

It took two horses to do of money this year, and ev- grabbed the 40 point lead with a 68.5 Quillan Lowry of Millarville and it, but the young cowboy erything I’ve won has gone mark. There were also plenty of buck- Cass Haudegand of Sylvan Lake share sits in front of the bareback into a rodeo account and offs in the bull riding, with Caroline’s the novice horse riding lead, while riding standings. Goodine, that money pays for rodeo, Tanner Henderson the only one to Cameron Brown of Cremona is on top who calls Carbon his homeand there will be some left make the whistle. in steer riding. Calgary’s Rayna Longetown, marked 82 points on over for next year. But it’s That meant his 81 score gave him way took junior barrel racing, with the Duffy horse Blue Jeans, already paid for my school- 40 points, as well as the entire $2,500 Cooper Zur of Cremona the only junior to pick up the $1,000 first ing for welding, and bought purse for the night. bull rider with a qualified ride, but it DIANNE place cheque, and 40 points me a welder, so rodeo’s Cardston’s Jeff Heggie was fast was an 80 point marking.

FINSTAD for the lead in the sudden been good for me this year.” man in a solid night of steer wrestling, There’s two performances today, at death showdown.

Goodine’s game plan for with a 3.8 second run. In the calf rop- 1:00 and 7:00 p.m., with the championGoodine was originally the rest of the weekend is ing, both Clay Barnson of Raymond ships determined Sunday at 1:00 p.m. matched up with the FCA simple. and Jim Gunsch of Thorsby were 8.6 Dianne Finstad is a freelance rodeo bareback horse of the year, “Don’t think. Just keep seconds, sharing top honors and col- writer Cindy, but she wasn’t feeling it, so the 23-yearold cowboy was given a reride.

“I knew it was Blue Jeans, so I had to take it,” he grinned. “I can be corrected if I’m wrong, but I believe it’s the highest money making horse on the circuit this year. So it’s a bit of a legend.”

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“She was a little out of line, and she made it a little hard . . . I had to work for it. I had her once last year at one of the Finals, and I slapped her. I screwed her up. It wasn’t happening again.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The season-long Rob Gronkowski watch continued Friday with the New England Patriots star tight end still listed as questionable for making his 2013 debut.

The struggling Patriots offence needs the two-time Pro Bowl standout, but he again is questionable for the fourth straight week. The final injury report was issued Friday, as the Patriots prepare for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Gronkowski is coming back from off-season surgeries on his left forearm and back and has been a limited participant in every practice since the regular season began.

His standard response has been “day by day” when asked when he might return.

“It’s basically nothing new,” he said Thursday. “We’re day by day, like we’ve been from the very beginning.”

Of the 10 players listed as questionable for last Sunday’s 13-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals — meaning there’s a 50-50 chance of playing — only Gronkowski and safety Tavon Wilson didn’t play.

The Patriots (4-1) could have placed Gronkowski on the physically unable to perform list at the start of the season, forcing him to miss the first six games.

Sunday’s game against the Saints (5-0) is the sixth. But players on the list aren’t allowed to practice with the team. He has been among the Patriots inactives for each of the first

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski smiles as he talks about his return to the field during a media availability in front of his locker after practice at the NFL football team’s facility in Foxborough, Mass. five games.

On Friday, coach Bill Belichick expressed support for the team’s medical personnel.

“We have confidence in all of them,” he said, “and they do a good job.”

Gronkowski broke his left forearm while blocking on an extra point late in the Patriots’ win over the Indianapolis Colts Nov. 18. He had surgery, missed five games and returned for the season finale against the Miami Dolphins.

He broke the forearm again when he landed on it on an incomplete pass from Tom Brady in the first quarter of the Patriots’ playoff win over the

Houston Texans, then had surgery and missed the AFC championship loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

He underwent two more operations on the forearm after an infection developed, then had back surgery in June.

After the fourth forearm surgery on May 20, Gronkowski’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said, “He should make a full recovery, according to the doctors I met with.”

Without him, the Patriots have been one of the NFL’s least productive teams. They’re 24th in points and 18th in yards per game after leading the league in both categories last year.

Edler faces suspension for check

CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch is apparently expecting retaliation from Brad Keselowski for wrecking him in the Nationwide Series race last week at Kansas.

“Probably for Brad being who Brad is, I guess I should be worried because he’s stupid enough to do something,” Busch said on SiriusXM NASCAR during Joe Gibbs Racing’s fan day Friday.

“But in all reality, to myself, I don’t know, I guess I had more respect for drivers than that.”

Busch and Keselowski were racing sideby-side in the closing laps last Saturday at Kansas when Busch got into Keselowski’s left rear. The contact sent Keselowski’s car into the outside wall, and Keselowski angrily jumped out, jogged over the grass toward pit road and gestured wildly at Busch’s crew.

He then jogged to the infield care centre. Keselowski later accused Busch of being a dirty driver — “that’s as dirty as it gets — when someone wrecks you down the straightaway, that’s as dirty as it gets.

I got wrecked by a dirty driver. There’s no other way of putting it,” — and hinted he can retaliate because he’s not racing for the Sprint Cup championship.

Busch said Friday on Sirius that Keselowski started this feud last year at Watkins Glen when he refused to give him an inch through the corner and ended up spinning Busch. So, Busch didn’t give Keselowski an inch at Kansas.

CANUCKS DEFENCEMAN GETS THREE GAMES FOR HIT ON

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Alex Edler received a three-game suspension Friday for checking San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl in the head during a game.

The incident occurred with 14 seconds left in the second period of Vancouver’s 4-1 loss to San Jose on Thursday.

Hertl was chasing the puck as it exited the Sharks’ zone. The 19-yearold was leaning forward, reaching for the puck near the Canucks’ bench

when Edler checked him, spinning Hertl around and sending his helmet into the air.

“Edler does not hit Hertl squarely,” said NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan in a video explaining the suspension. “He cuts across the front of Hertl, making the head the main point of contact.”

There was no penalty called on the play.

Shanahan also said although Hertl had made himself vulnerable by reaching for the puck, he was not to blame for the check to the head.

“Although Hertl is leaning forward, the position of his head does not materially change immediately

prior to, or simultaneous with the hit that significantly contributes to this head contact,” said Shanahan.

“Aside from his helmet popping up into the air, Hertl’s reaction to this hit — getting spun rather than getting driven into the direction Edler was travelling — reaffirms our view that his head is the main point of contact.”

Edler is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement because he was suspended for charging last March.

Edler will forfeit US$182,926.83 in salary, which will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

BANTAM HOCKEY The Red Deer Rebels White were 1-0-1 after the opening day of the Red Deer bantam AAA hockey tournament Friday.

The White squad downed the Edmonton MLAC Scott Pump 6-3 and tied the Calgary North Star Sabres 4-4.

The Rebels Black lost 6-2 to the Sabres and 3-1 to Scott Pump.

The White faces Lethbridge today at 9:15 a.m. at the Arena while the Black meets Airdrie at 2:15 p.m. at the Kinex.

The playoffs go Sunday with the third place teams in each pool meeting at 8 a.m. at the Arena, the second-place teams clash at 11 a.m. at the Kinex and first place teams face off at 10:45 a.m. at the Arena.

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City council candidate survey — a starting point for discussion The Red Deer Advocate emailed a questionnaire to the candidates who are running in the Red Deer municipal election.

Today we report the responses from candidates for city council and mayor who chose to participate. A number of respondents said it was limiting for some questions to allow only Yes or No answers with no opportunity to elaborate. They offered their responses but asked that voters seek them out to give context to their responses.

The questionnaire is intended as a starting point for readers, not as a definitive tool. It would be too cumbersome to provide space for long answers for each of the 16 questions sent to 35 candidates for city council and mayor. The questionnaire is only one element of the conversation between candidates and Advocate readers. The Advocate has also published profiles in its news pages on each of the Red Deer candidates as they announced their candidacy.

1. If you had to reduce the city’s budget, where would you cut first?

• Recreation • Culture

• Roads • Library

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Focus on innovative solutions Chad Mason: • Parts of Economic Development Strategy Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Staffing Bettylyn Baker: • Need to look at all areas Terry Balgobin: • Culture Buck Buchanan: • City services Matt Chapin: • Projects Stephen Coop: • 3% cut across the board Garry Didrikson: • Across the board, evenly Serge Gingras: • Where there is is unnecessary duplication

• Parks • Staffing

Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Pet projects Tanya Handley: • Start with zero base budget Paul Harris: • A little everywhere David Helm: • Staffing Lloyd Johnson: • Cumulative Ken Johnston: • IT department Tim Lasiuta: • Staffing Lawrence Lee: • Improve operational efficiences Dan McKenna: • Examine all areas.

Victor Mobley: • Staffing Dawna Morey: • Would need to see budget Lynne Mulder: • Can’t be that precise

Those readers who have access to the Internet can read more about the candidates and other election news, photos and video on our website at www.reddeeradvocate.com and click on the Vote 2013 tab. Readers can also access election-related news, photos and video at www.facebook.com/RedDeerElection2013. For those readers who don’t have access to the Internet or who prefer to read about the candidates in one place in print, please look for Red Deer Votes, an Advocate

2. What percentage of a tax increase would you find acceptable in each of the next four years?

• Other Ben Ordman: • Culture Janella Spearing: • I would take a look at each area first Troy Wavrecan: • Mayor and council wages Frank Wong: • Parks Dianne Wyntjes: • Combination of all the above Darren Young: • Departmental redundencies Calvin Yzerman: • Thorough review of the budget to identify savings

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Tax hike must not outpace cost of living index Chad Mason: • 2.5 - 3% Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Cost of living index Bettylyn Baker: • 2 - 4% Terry Balgobin: • 2% Buck Buchanan: • Dependent on economy Matt Chapin: • 1.25% Stephen Coop: • None, but might consider other factors Garry Didrikson: • Cost of living per year Serge Gingras: • 3 - 5%

Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Inflation plus growth. Approx. 2 3% per year Tanya Handley: • Inflation plus population growth Paul Harris: • 2 - 6% David Helm: • 1.5% Lloyd Johnson: • Maintain current tax increase level Ken Johnston: • 3.5% Tim Lasiuta: • No tax increase is acceptable until we balance Lawrence Lee: • Match city’s growth Dan McKenna: • Equal to inflation rate Victor Mobley: • Enough to keep up with inflation Dawna Morey: • In line with inflation

special supplement will be distributed to all city households on Wednesday.

Each of the candidates for the offices of mayor, city council, and Catholic and public school trustee was given space to detail his or her platform in their own words. Those platforms will be published with each candidate’s photograph in Red Deer Votes.

A separate questionnaire was sent to Red Deer school trustees. Those responses will be published in Wednesday’s Advocate.

3. Do you support the city borrowing money to finance capital projects?

Lloyd Johnson: • Yes Ken Johnston: • Yes Tim Lasiuta: • No Lawrence Lee: • Yes Dan McKenna: • Yes Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • Yes Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • Yes Frank Wong: • Yes Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • Yes Calvin Yzerman: • No

Mayor candidates William Horn: •Yes Chad Mason: • Yes

Lynne Mulder: • 3.5 - 4% Ben Ordman: • 0%, 1%, N/A, N/A Janella Spearing: • Res/base rate plus cost of living Troy Wavrecan: • 1% at most Frank Wong: • 3.5 - 4% Dianne Wyntjes: • 3% Darren Young: • Base plus cost of living Calvin Yzerman: • Tax increases should match inflation

Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • No Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • Yes Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes Stephen Coop: • No Garry Didrikson: • No Serge Gingras: • Yes Calvin Goulet-Jones: • No Tanya Handley: • Yes Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • Yes

4. Put these items in order of priority from most important to least important if elected to council. (1 = highest 10 = lowest)

Mayor candidates William Horn: • more bicycle lanes - 9 • more snow removal - 3 • fewer potholes - 4 • lower tax rates - 2 • new recreation facilities - 6 • new cultural facilities - 7 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 8 • weed control - 10 • homeless - 5 Chad Mason: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 1 • fewer potholes - 2 • lower tax rates - 3 • new recreation facilities - 6 • new cultural facilities - 5 • lower crime rate - 6 • improved park system - 8 • weed control - 9 • homeless - 5 Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 4 • fewer potholes - 3 • lower tax rates - 1 • new recreation facilities - 6 • new cultural facilities - 9 • lower crime rate - 2 • improved park system - 7 • weed control - 8 • homeless - 5 Bettylyn Baker: • more bicycle lanes - 8 • more snow removal - 4 • fewer potholes - 5 • lower tax rates - 5 • new recreation facilities - 4 • new cultural facilities - 4 • lower crime rate - 3 • improved park system - 10 • weed control - 5 • homeless - 2 Terry Balgobin: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 3 • fewer potholes - 1 • lower tax rates - 1 • new recreation facilities - 3 • new cultural facilities - 6

• fewer potholes • lower tax rates • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 6 • weed control - 4 • homeless - 3 Buck Buchanan: • more bicycle lanes - 2 • more snow removal - 1 • fewer potholes - 1 • lower tax rates - 1 • new recreation facilities - 2 • new cultural facilities - 2 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 1 • weed control - 2 • homeless - 1 Matt Chapin: • more bicycle lanes - 9 • more snow removal - 4 • fewer potholes - 7 • lower tax rates - 6 • new recreation facilities - 8 • new cultural facilities - 5 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 3 • weed control - 10 • homeless - 2 Stephen Coop: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 5 • fewer potholes - 4 • lower tax rates - 3 • new recreation facilities - 8 • new cultural facilities - 8 • lower crime rate - 2 • improved park system - 8 • weed control - 8 • homeless - 7 Garry Didrikson: • more bicycle lanes - 8 • more snow removal - 6 • fewer potholes - 6 • lower tax rates - 8 • new recreation facilities - 8 • new cultural facilities - 8 • lower crime rate - 3 • improved park system - 8 • weed control - 7 • homeless - 6 Serge Gingras: • more bicycle lanes - 9 • more snow removal - 8 • fewer potholes - 5 • lower tax rates - 2 • new recreation facilities - 3

• new recreation facilities • new cultural facilities • new cultural facilities - 6 • lower crime rate - 4 • improved park system - 7 • weed control - 10 • homeless - 1 Calvin Goulet-Jones: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 3 • fewer potholes - 5 • lower tax rates - 2 • new recreation facilities - 7 • new cultural facilities - 9 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 6 • weed control - 8 • homeless - 4 Tanya Handley: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 2 • fewer potholes - 2 • lower tax rates - 2 • new recreation facilities - 5 • new cultural facilities - 5 • lower crime rate - 2 • improved park system - 4 • weed control - 4 • homeless - 2 Paul Harris: • more bicycle lanes - 8 • more snow removal - 9 • fewer potholes - 6 • lower tax rates - 4 • new recreation facilities - 1 • new cultural facilities - 2 • lower crime rate - 3 • improved park system - 5 • weed control - 9 • homeless - 7 David Helm: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 4 • fewer potholes - 3 • lower tax rates - 2 • new recreation facilities - 7 • new cultural facilities - 9 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 6 • weed control - 6 • homeless - 5 Lloyd Johnson: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 5 • fewer potholes - 4 • lower tax rates - 2

• new recreation facilities - 7 • new cultural facilities - 6 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 8 • weed control - 9 • homeless - 3 Ken Johnston: • more bicycle lanes - 7 • more snow removal - 2 • fewer potholes - 2 • lower tax rates - 3 • new recreation facilities - 3 • new cultural facilities - 10 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 2 • weed control - 7 • homeless - 5 Tim Lasiuta: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 5 • fewer potholes - 4 • lower tax rates - 4 • new recreation facilities - 3 • new cultural facilities - 2 • lower crime rate - 4 • improved park system - 2 • weed control - 8 • homeless - 4 Lawrence Lee: • more bicycle lanes - 10 • more snow removal - 7 • fewer potholes - 5 • lower tax rates - 7 • new recreation facilities - 2 • new cultural facilities - 5 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 7 • weed control - 5 • homeless - 1 Dan McKenna: • more bicycle lanes -5 • more snow removal - 1 • fewer potholes - 1 • lower tax rates - 1 • new recreation facilities - 3 • new cultural facilities - 5 • lower crime rate - 1 • improved park system - 5 • weed control - 5 • homeless - 3 Victor Mobley: • more bicycle lanes - 9 • more snow removal - 8 • fewer potholes - 2

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C2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2013 #RDvote

5. In five words or less, name a quality you will bring to the council table.

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Inspiring outside the box innovation Chad Mason: • Youth Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Hearing what is said Bettylyn Baker: • Leadership Terry Balgobin: • Strong business and governance sense Buck Buchanan: • Experience and credibility Matt Chapin: •A younger voice for tomorrow Stephen Coop: • Resourceful, creative and respectful Garry Didrikson: • High principles, good work ethic Serge Gingras: • Work experience and community involvement

Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Being in touch with citizens Tanya Handley: • Integrity and common sense Paul Harris: • Vision, experience and passion David Helm: • Governance as directed by citizens Lloyd Johnson: • Collaborative common sense thinking Ken Johnston: • Ability to forge consensus Tim Lasiuta: • Creative, innovative and unafraid Lawrence Lee: • A strong community service commitment Dan McKenna: • Common sense approach Victor Mobley: • Great communicator Dawna Morey: • Honest, passionate and committed integrity

Lynne Mulder: • Direct, open, reflective, honest approach Ben Ordman: • Fairness Janella Spearing: •Tenacious, citizen serving attitude Troy Wavrecan: • Standing up for all citizens Frank Wong: • Knowledge and experience Dianne Wyntjes: • Problem-solving, digs deep, finds solutions Darren Young: • 20 years experience with local government Calvin Yzerman: • Dedication to public service

Serge Gingras: • Yes Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Tanya Handley: • No Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • Yes Lloyd Johnson: • Yes Ken Johnston: • Yes Tim Lasiuta: • Yes Lawrence Lee: • No Dan McKenna: • Yes

Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • No Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • Yes Frank Wong: • No Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • Yes Calvin Yzerman: • Yes

7. Should the city spend money to build more sports facilities, such as soccer fields and rinks?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • No Chad Mason: • No Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Yes Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • No Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes Stephen Coop: • No Garry Didrikson: • No

Serge Gingras: • No Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Tanya Handley: • Yes Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • No Lloyd Johnson: • No Ken Johnston: • Yes Tim Lasiuta: • No Lawrence Lee: • Yes Dan McKenna: • Yes

Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • No Lynne Mulder: • No Ben Ordman: • Yes Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • No Frank Wong: • Yes Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • Yes Calvin Yzerman: •No

8. Do you support a project to build a 50-metre indoor pool?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Yes Chad Mason: • No Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • No Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • No Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes Stephen Coop: • No Garry Didrikson: • Yes

Serge Gingras: • Yes Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Tanya Handley: • Yes Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • No Lloyd Johnson: • Yes Ken Johnston: • Yes Tim Lasiuta: • Yes Lawrence Lee: • Yes Dan McKenna: • Yes

Mayor candidates William Horn: • More Chad Mason: • Less Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Less Bettylyn Baker: • More Terry Balgobin: • Less Buck Buchanan: • More Matt Chapin: • More Stephen Coop: • Less Garry Didrikson: • More

Serge Gingras: • More Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Less Tanya Handley: • Less Paul Harris: • More David Helm: • Less Lloyd Johnson: • More Ken Johnston: • Less Tim Lasiuta: • More Lawrence Lee: • More Dan McKenna: • More

Victor Mobley: • More Dawna Morey: • More Lynne Mulder: • More Ben Ordman: • Less Janella Spearing: • Less Troy Wavrecan: • More Frank Wong: • Less Dianne Wyntjes: • More Darren Young: • Less Calvin Yzerman: • Less

10. Which form of municipal government do you prefer — a ward system or the current at-large system?

6. Should the city support a year-round public market?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Yes Chad Mason: • Yes Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Yes Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • Yes Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes Stephen Coop: • Yes Garry Didrikson: • No

9. Should the city spend more or less on cultural facilities, such as libraries, museums and performance facilities?

Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • Yes Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • Yes Frank Wong: • Yes Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • No Calvin Yzerman: • Yes

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Ward Chad Mason: • Ward Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Ward Bettylyn Baker: • At-large Terry Balgobin: • At-large Buck Buchanan: • At-large Matt Chapin: • Ward Stephen Coop: • At-large Garry Didrikson: • Ward

Serge Gingras: • At-large Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Ward Tanya Handley: • Ward Paul Harris: • At-large David Helm: • Ward Lloyd Johnson: • Ward Ken Johnston: • At-large Tim Lasiuta: • At-large Lawrence Lee: • At-large Dan McKenna: • At-large

Victor Mobley: • At-large Dawna Morey: • At-large Lynne Mulder: • At-large Ben Ordman: • At-large Janella Spearing: • At-large Troy Wavrecan: • At-large Frank Wong: • Ward Dianne Wyntjes: • At-large Darren Young: • At-large Calvin Yzerman: • At-large

11. If the ward plebiscite results in the majority favouring a ward system, will you support a council motion that brings in a ward system?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Yes Chad Mason: • Yes Council candidates Jerry Anderson: •Yes Bettylyn Baker: • No Terry Balgobin: • Yes Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes Stephen Coop: • No Garry Didrikson: • Yes

Serge Gingras: • Yes Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Tanya Handley: • Yes Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • Yes Lloyd Johnson: • Yes Ken Johnston: • Yes Tim Lasiuta: • Yes Lawrence Lee: • Yes Dan McKenna: • Yes

Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • Yes Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • No Frank Wong: • Yes Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • Yes Calvin Yzerman: • Yes

12. Does the city need to be more environmentally active?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Yes Chad Mason: • No Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Yes Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • Yes Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes Stephen Coop: • No Garry Didrikson: • No

Serge Gingras: • Yes Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Tanya Handley: • Yes Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • Yes Lloyd Johnson: • Yes Ken Johnston: • No Tim Lasiuta: • Yes Lawrence Lee: • Yes Dan McKenna: • Yes

Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • Yes Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • Yes Frank Wong: • Yes Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • Yes Calvin Yzerman: • Yes

You are eligibile to vote in this election if: • you are at least 18 years old • you are a Canadian citizen • you have resided in Alberta for the last six consecutive months • you are a resident of the city of Red Deer on election day

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13. Do you support backyard chickens?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • No Chad Mason: • Yes Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • No Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • Yes Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes

Stephen Coop: • No Garry Didrikson: • Yes Serge Gingras: • No Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Tanya Handley: • No Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • No Lloyd Johnson: • Yes

Ken Johnston: • Yes Tim Lasiuta: • Yes Lawrence Lee: • No Dan McKenna: • No Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • Yes Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes

15. Is safety an issue in downtown Red Deer?

Janella Spearing: • No Troy Wavrecan: • No Frank Wong: • No Dianne Wyntjes: • No Darren Young: • No Calvin Yzerman: • Yes

14. Do you support community gardens?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Yes Chad Mason: • Yes Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Yes Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • Yes Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes

Stephen Coop: • Yes Garry Didrikson: • Yes Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Serge Gingras: • Yes Tanya Handley: • Yes Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • Yes Lloyd Johnson: • Yes Ken Johnston: • Yes

Tim Lasiuta: • Yes Lawrence Lee: • Yes Dan McKenna: • Yes Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • Yes Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • Yes

Candidates not included in these survey results:

Frank Wong: • Yes Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • Yes Calvin Yzerman: • Yes

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Yes Chad Mason: • Yes Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Yes Bettylyn Baker: • Yes Terry Balgobin: • Yes Buck Buchanan: • Yes Matt Chapin: • Yes

Stephen Coop: • Yes Garry Didrikson: • Yes Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Yes Serge Gingras: • Yes Tanya Handley: • Yes Paul Harris: • Yes David Helm: • No Lloyd Johnson: • Yes

Janella Spearing: • Yes Troy Wavrecan: • Yes Frank Wong: • Yes Dianne Wyntjes: • Yes Darren Young: • Yes Calvin Yzerman: • Yes

Ken Johnston: • Yes Tim Lasiuta: • Yes Lawrence Lee: • Yes Dan McKenna: • Yes Victor Mobley: • Yes Dawna Morey: • Yes Lynne Mulder: • Yes Ben Ordman: • Yes

16. Should user fees for city recreation facilities decrease, increase or remain the same?

Mayor candidates William Horn: • Stay the same Chad Mason: • Increase Council candidates Jerry Anderson: • Stay the same Bettylyn Baker: • Stay the same Terry Balgobin: • Stay the same Buck Buchanan: • Stay the same Matt Chapin: • Stay the same

Stephen Coop: • Increase Garry Didrikson: • Stay the same Serge Gingras: • Increase Calvin Goulet-Jones: • Stay the same Tanya Handley: • Stay the same Paul Harris: • Stay the same David Helm: • Increase Lloyd Johnson: • Stay the same

• Cindy Jefferies - Declined to participate • Dennis Trepanier - Declined to participate • Jonathan Wieler - Declined to participate

Ken Johnston: • Stay the same Tim Lasiuta: • Stay the same Lawrence Lee: • Stay the same Dan McKenna: • Stay the same Victor Mobley: • Stay the same Dawna Morey: • Stay the same Lynne Mulder: •Stay the same Ben Ordman: • Stay the same

Janella Spearing: • Stay the same Troy Wavrecan: • Stay the same Frank Wong: • Stay the same Dianne Wyntjes: • Stay the same Darren Young: • Stay the same Calvin Yzerman: • Stay the same

• Bob Bevins - No response • Dennis Moffat - No response • Tara Veer - Did not meet deadline

Voters asked to make choice on wards

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF While casting ballots to pick candidates to sit at the city council table for the next four years, Red Deerians have another responsibility.

For the first time since 1989, when voters were asked about Sunday shopping hours, voters will answer a non-binding question: Do you want the City of Red Deer divided into wards?

Currently, Red Deerians elect eight councillors and one mayor to represent the needs of the entire city.

As Red Deer continues to grow, the issues of governance and representation continue to emerge. Last summer, a local group Let Us Vote formed, urging council to put the question on the next civic ballot.

Legislative Services Department manager Frieda McDougall said the question is not technically a plebiscite because it was not triggered legally by a petition. McDougall said this question was directed by council to seek the electorate’s opinion.

“It is information for the next council,” said McDougall. “If the vote was very definitive, I think the next council would probably receive it as instructions. But if the vote is very close, council would still have to grapple with what they think is best for our community.”

At a recent panel discussion on ward and at-large systems of representations in Red Deer, Mount Royal political scientist Duane Bratt said Red Deer is at a crossroads with strong arguments on both sides of the coin. He said the issue of a ward system will likely not go away as Red Deer continues to grow.

Using research from the United States, Bratt said in large cities of more than 200,000, 16.4 per cent use at-large systems, 31 per cent use ward systems and 38.2 per cent used hybrid or mixed systems.

In medium-sized cities of 70,000 to 199,999, 43.7 per cent use at-large, 31 per cent use wards and 25.4 per cent use mixed systems.

Alberta’s two largest cities, Calgary and Edmonton, the Municipality of Wood Buffalo (including Fort McMurray) are the only urban municipalities in Alberta that elect candidates using a ward system. The remaining urban municipalities elect councillors or aldermen using an at-large system.

Mayor Morris Flewwelling said Red Deer is not ready to move to a ward system but may be at that point when it reaches a population of 200,000 or 300,000.

Bratt said a ward councillor, who may or may not live in the ward, may improve citizen participation because councillors who represent a specific district may be more responsive to the needs of their constituencies. Ward councillors are more sensitive to the small problems of their constituents, who knows who to go to directly.

Bratt said in the United States, ward systems have traditionally been used to increase minority representation. He said this is less of an issue in Canada.

He said wards may also spark more voter turnout when there is a hot local issue, but that typically occurs in small amounts.

A ward system would simplify the election process.

Electing officials using an at-large system, on the other hand, also has its merits.

Former longtime Red Deer councillor Larry Pimm says residents choose the eight best candidates, not those within geographic lines.

He said council will make decisions based on the city as a whole.

“I think it is easier to take a whole city approach when you are responsible to the whole city rather than one segment,” said Pimm.

Other advantages include impartial councillors and less conflict because councillors are not pitting one area of the city against another.

Better qualified candidates tend to be elected because the candidate pool is citywide instead of split up in districts, Pimm said.

For the candidates, there’s the disadvantage of running an expensive citywide campaign but there are also the advantages of earned community support and having a whole city focus.

Bratt said ward councils may experience more infighting and are less likely to prioritize the good of the city over the good of their own district.

“There is greater conflict on city council because councillors battle over pet projects in their neighbourhood, and there is the greater plausibility of pork projects and what we call log rolling,” he said. “I will support one project in your ward if you support the project in my ward.”

Literature from the United States shows council spending tends to be higher in a ward system than in atlarge systems.

“Ward councillors rely on neighbourhood loyalties for their re-election,” said Bratt. “Thus they are interested in providing public services whose benefits are concentrated in a region but whose costs are spread citywide. It’s a real benefit to have a recreation centre in your ward that is paid by everybody else in the city.”

Political blogger Dave Cournoyer says drawing the boundaries of wards can be challenging for several reasons.

“A city like Red Deer, where it’s growing quickly, if a ward system is the way you decide to go, whether you decide to have two, three wards or four wards, you have to keep in mind not all areas of the city would grow equally,” he said.

“Certain areas of the city would grow faster than others and 10 years from now ... the population might be drastically different in certain areas of the city.” crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

‘There is greater conflict on city council because councillors battle over pet projects in their neighbourhood. ... ’ — Duane Bratt, political scientist

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

For the first time since 1989, when voters were asked about Sunday shopping hours, voters will answer a non-binding question: Do you want the City of Red Deer divided into wards?

ENTERTAINMENT

C4 Shakespeare’s double trouble

SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 2013

RDC PRODUCTION OF THE COMEDY OF ERRORS SETS A FRANTIC PACE TRYING TO SORT OUT MISTAKEN IDENTITIES OF TWO SETS OF TWINS Thwack! Thwack! The hollow sound of rolled up newspaper striking craniums large and small resounded during the Red Deer College production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.

If Antipholus wasn’t beating his confused servant Dromio, then Antipholus himself was getting brained with the same newspaper by some woman claiming to be his wife.

To add insult to injury, the woman’s sister took over the cranial clubbing when Antipholus continued to deny being married — adding more thwacks! to the already sizable LANA count.

MICHELIN By the time the dazed — and possibly concussed — Antipholus was marched off stage by his supposed wife, the mood of the play that opened Thursday at the Red Deer College Arts Centre’s Studio A was pretty much established.

This comedy, re-set in the Mad Men era of the early 1960s, was as frothy and light as a Pink Lady, Lime Rickey or any other gin-infused cocktail that would have gotten guzzled by fedorawearing executives during extended “business” lunches.

Much like the episode of TV’s Gilligan’s Island with two look-alike Gingers, or the Bewitched episodes featuring Samantha’s doppelganger cousin, Serena, the audience will soon figure out there are two Antipholuses, as well as two Dromios, in this comedy about two sets of identical twins who are separated shortly after birth.

We, the viewers, know this, but the hapless Antipholus and Dromio of the city state of Ephesus and the corresponding Antipholus and Dromio, who have travelled from the rival city state of Syracuse, of course don’t.

They spend most of this two-act farce getting more and more befuddled about why people they have never before laid eyes on are making increasingly bizarre demands of them.

For good or bad, this RDC Theatre Studies production, directed by Jeff Page, marches along briskly to a snappy, scoobie-doo-wah pace set by the breezy instrumental (read elevator) music from the era.

It’s a good thing because no one in the audience could possibly get bored during this one-hour, 30-minute production that eventually parades out a go-go-booted courtesan, a bespectacled nun and a beatnik exorcist, complete with his team of voodoo-packing assistants.

But it can also be a bad thing when actors rush through their lines — especially as the action gets more frenzied in the second act.

Shakespearean dialogue can be hard enough to follow, and this play contains enough inherent confusion that all the lines need to be perfectly understood for audience members to

REVIEW

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Jennifer Suter, as Dromio of Syracuse, gets a beating at the hands of Jake Tkaczyk, as Antipholus of Syracuse, while Victoria Day, as Adriana, and Constance Isaac, as Luciana, watch on the set of The Comedy of Errors at the Red Deer College Studio A. The play runs through Oct. 19 at RDC. get the finer plot points — something about a Courtesan’s ring, a gold chain and money changing hands, yada yada. ...

Once all speeches are slowed and dialogue is clearly delivered, I predict all will be well in the kingdom of Ephesus — which was imaginatively envisioned in the cubist/expressionist style of artist Paul Klee by set designer Daniela Masellis.

The cast of second-year students are to be commended for their ability to pull off Page’s madcap ’60s-era vision, as well as the farcical spirit of Shake-

speare’s comedy of mixed-up identities.

Some acting standouts are Jake Tkaczyk and Richard Leurer as the two Antipholuses, Jennifer Suter and Brittany Martyshuk as the Dromios, Constance Isaac as Luciana, Megan Einarson as the coquettish go-go Courtesan, and Julia Van Dam as the Duke.

Victoria Day, as Adriana, gets across her character’s intense frustration, but not so much her insane jealousy.

JP Lord, who opens the play as Egeon, father to the two Antipholuses, captures his age and desolation, but

needs to infuse his riveting tale of a storm at sea that rips his ship apart with more colour and pathos.

Considering the early ’60s time period, colour is what the costumes, coordinated by Donna Jopp, are all about — from wildly floral mini dresses to nattily plaid sweater vests, chess-piece like pill box hats and toe-pinching pumps with stiletto heels.

(When you really stop and think about it, surely there are a lot of things from that era we don’t miss.)

The play continues to Oct. 19. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Machete Kills … not, it just bores Machete Kills One star (out of four) Rated: 14A Machete Kills is what happens when you stomp — or slash — a good idea to death.

The trailer that we couldn’t wait to become a feature has led to the sequel we’d love to send directly to landfill.

It all seems so innocent now. Back in 2007, the double feature Grindhouse, a collaborative celebration of genre schlock between Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, didn’t exactly set movie theatres ablaze.

It did, however, yield lots of laughs for the fake movie PETER trailers inserted therein, the HOWELL best of them being Rodriguez’s Machete. Starring perpetually peeved Danny Trejo as a blade-whirling badass out to avenge a mighty wrong, it sold itself by the catch phrase alone: “They just ---ked with the wrong Mexican.”

The trailer begat a feature version of Machete in 2010. It expanded Trejo’s character by giving him the back story of a Rambo-style Mexican Federale seeking payback for personal tragedy and cultural exploitation.

The movie co-starred Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez and Steven Seagal. I reviewed it as “hilarious late-summer fun.”

That is not what I would call the misbegotten sequel, once again directed (and lensed) by Rodriguez and best described as a tedious early-autumn timewaster.

Working from the genre convention that too much of a good thing is a great thing (it usually isn’t), Rodriguez sloppily conducts a pile-on of celebrities who really don’t know what to do with themselves.

On the male side of the blade, Trejo is joined by the likes of Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlie Sheen (as Carlos Estevez), William Sadler and more.

On the female side, we have the return of Alba

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Danny Trejo in a scene from Machete Kills, a bad sequel with the warmth of a frozen burrito. (don’t blink) and also Rodriguez, along with Amber Heard, Sofia Vergara, Lady Gaga, Alexa Vega and Vanessa Hudgens — a posse of femmes fatale.

So many people, so much wasted posing. Kyle Ward’s dumb screenplay gives them all so little to do, apart from acting and talking tough, as blades whir, bullets fly, heads roll and blood gushes.

The story combines elements of Iron Man with a generic 007 global nuclear threat posed by Bichir’s schizo Mexican warlord, who is in cahoots with an even crazier arms manufacturer (Gibson).

Machete is the only man who can stop them, of course. He’s awarded impromptu American citizenship by the tequila-swigging U.S. president (Sheen)

to give him some skin in the game, so to speak.

The biggest drawback to Machete, which threatens to continue with Machete Kills … In Space, is the title character’s almost total lack of charisma (all that phoney babe-magnet stuff notwithstanding).

No insult is intended to Trejo, who’s just playing it as it lays, but his Machete has the warmth of a frozen burrito.

“Machete don’t tweet,” he grunts, in one of the film’s few funny lines.

Yes, and Machete also doesn’t know when to hang up his blade. It’s time, hombre.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

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Kirkman keeps it fresh for fans CREATOR OF THE WALKING DEAD COMICS AND TV SHOW HAS BEEN ABLE TO KEEP FANS GUESSING BY KEEPING MEDIUMS APART FROM EACH OTHER ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TV SERIES

NASHVILLE — Nothing’s been as hard for Robert Kirkman as killing off Glenn.

Not only did he do away with a beloved character in the comic book version of The Walking Dead, he knew he’d eventually have to face actor Steven Yeun, who plays Glenn on the hit AMC zombie apocalypse television series.

Although the series departs from its source material, he knew Yeun would wonder about his fate on Season 4, which begins Sunday.

“It was really strange for me writing that, knowing that Steven was going to read it,” Kirkman said. “There was a concern like I didn’t want Steven to read it and think I was mad at him.”

Lucky for Yeun, then, that Kirkman isn’t like George R.R. Martin. When fans went bonkers over the seasonending Game of Thrones episode Red Wedding, Martin, author of the books the series is based on, chided fans they needed only to read his novels to know what was coming. Kirkman gives his watchers, readers — and actors — no such road map.

Kirkman and the show’s creators long ago decided to veer away from the source material in key places, so Glenn’s sudden passing in the pages of pivotal issue No. 100 — we’re not going to tell you anything more, but rest assured it’s spectacularly terrible — did not mean Yeun’s days are numbered on the show. Necessarily.

“No, there’s never reassurances on the show,” Yeun confirmed. “Obviously, I would like to keep it going as long as possible, but it would be fun to go out that way too. ... At first when I read it I was like, ‘Wow.’ I thought it was brave. I thought it was terrifying.

I actually loved it. I mean what a way to take a beloved character away from the readers, just snatch it away.”

The Season 3 finale, which drew a cable dramatic series record 12.4 million viewers, left the comic book’s fans in a titter as the epically megalomaniacal bad guy The Governor mowed down most of his followers with an automatic rifle and fled, very much alive. At that point, the show took a hard turn from the comic where the showdown with The Governor had a very final conclusion.

There are other differences that consume longtime fans of the comic.

For instance, when’s Rick going to lose his arm? Or will he? Why did they have to kill off Andrea, who plays a large role in the comic?

Kirkman sits in a room alone dreaming up the comic, but when he gets in a room with the show’s producers and other writers, he says he’s not protecting his baby.

“I sometimes am the loudest when it comes to let’s change things up and let’s make things different,” Kirkman said. “We’re all of the mind that the television show is a different animal, so while we’re adapting these stories we do want to keep things fresh and new for the television audience just like it was fresh and new with the comic book audience the first time they read it, so I feel like those changes are important.”

Though few details have leaked out about Season 4, Kirkman and supervising producer Scott Gimple confirm The Governor plays a role going forward and the show’s main characters, led by Rick Grimes, remain in their hard-won prison safe haven with several new additions from Woodbury.

“We’re doing some very new and interesting things with The Governor in Season 4, as you’ll see,” Kirkman said. “... The new season is about the continuing progression of these characters and their lives, so while we’re still in the prison, it is a very different prison than what we’ve known thus far, and they have kind of built a little pocket of civilization within those fences.”

In a trailer for the upcoming season, we see new faces, crops growing within the prison walls and children learning lessons — all signs of civilization. There are also walkers within the walls and plenty of trouble. In an unguarded moment, Kirkman says the character Daryl is expanding the prison population by bringing in new survivors under a special protocol to screen out the dangerous — a clear reference to future events in the comic book.

Gimple said fans of the comic will see bits and pieces like that incorporated more and more into the show.

While Kirkman has always pushed for fresh storylines, Gimple acknowledges that a 16-show season means they’ll likely be relying on the source material more than before.

“I use this term a lot — it’s like we’re remixing the comic,” Gimple said.

Gimple promises more character studies in his first season as show runner, and varied storytelling formats.

There will be plenty of gore and the horror conventions that bring in some fans, but there will also be more philosophical examinations into human nature.

“Ultimately they’re in an ugly world and how ugly is that going to make them?” Gimple asks. “I will say the theme of this season is are we too far gone, are these characters too far gone, have they gone through too much?

Have they endured too much to still be people, to still be able to just be human beings, to experience love, to experience happiness, to be more than animals just surviving?”

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Doctor Who fans rejoice — the BBC says it has recovered nine episodes of the sci-fi series that were feared lost The missing episodes, and two others, were found in the storeroom of a television relay station in Nigeria.

Doctor Who was first broadcast in 1963 and remains one of the BBC’s most popular programs.

Some early episodes were lost because the broadcaster wiped the tapes clean for re-use.

They will be offered for sale on iTunes and DVD.

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Sister being looked upon to support free-spending family Dear Annie: Ten years ago, MITCHELL my father passed away, leav& SUGAR ing my mother well provided for. Since then, she has spent nearly 80 percent of the estate on herself, my brother and his children.

My brother is her favorite child. He has had an upand-down career. When times are good, he spends a lot of money. When times are bad, he runs to Mom. In the past two years, he has steadily taken money from her, and her assets are now frighteningly low.

I put myself through college, lived beneath my means and have saved a great deal. Mom is now eyeing what I have put aside, expecting me to use it to support her, as well as the “golden child� and the now-adult grandchildren. This has brought up old ill feelings of the way she treated us on our birthdays and holidays.

Part of me wants to provide for my mother’s needs, as I feel it is my duty. But another part wants to tell her to find support from the son she always indulged.

I really can’t talk to anybody about this without feeling terrible. Can you help? — N. Dear N.: We don’t blame you for having mixed feelings. Your mother has not treated you fairly.

Still, it is a kindness to help her once her assets run out. You obviously are not under any obligation to support your brother or his grown children. We suggest you speak with an accountant about setting up a budget and a monthly allowance for Mom, letting her know that once that money is used up, there will be no additional funds until the following month. This allows you to fulfill your filial obligations without so much resentment.

Dear Annie: My husband was diagnosed with cancer three weeks ago. We have spent those weeks seeing various doctors and having multiple tests. With chemotherapy and surgery, he should be able to live a long and happy life.

My problem is family members and friends. I am trying to keep my husband in a positive frame of mind about his prognosis. Unfortunately, these well-meaning people keep telling him horror stories about chemotherapy and radiation and all of the people they know who have died from cancer.

Everyone’s cancer is different. What works for some patients might not work for others. Please do not tell my husband about someone who died of cancer. It’s not what he needs to hear right now. I know you mean well, but this just depresses him.

Attitude is everything when it comes to treating and surviving cancer. Say something positive like, “Our thoughts and prayers are with you,� or “You will survive this. You’re tough.� Otherwise, don’t say

anything about it at all. Just be his friend. With the advances in treatment, I know more people who have survived cancer than have died. These survivors all have one thing in common: a positive attitude. — Polly Positive Dear Polly: We, too, have never understood the urge that compels people to tell horror stories about those who have died to those who are still struggling with illness of any kind. Attitude is so important in healing. Please, folks, keep a lid on those stories.

They help no one.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Depressed in Hiding,� the 16-year-old high school girl who is depressed and anxious and has resorted to self-harm.

She is afraid to tell her parents because she believes they will hate her.

Girlfriend worried about boyfriend’s sleepover with gay man

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The Canadian Children’s Programs, is currently seeking a representative for an established territory.

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Compensation will be discussed at time of interview and will be comparable to similar positions.

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Resumes can be sent to: Consultant, 7006 – 61 Street, Rocky Mtn. House, AB T4T 1M2 or to: Jean2012@shaw.ca Only those being interviewed will be contacted after receipt of resumes.

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Come work with us! We are committed to our workforce, as part of maintaining a community that’s healthy, vibrant, and sustainable. We are always seeking dedicated and skilled people to join our team.

STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best 50 Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees.

Our Transit Department is looking for reliable and responsible individuals who can provide regular, public transit services enabling residents to have access to work, education, healthcare, shopping and recreational opportunities in Red Deer. Bus Operators are experienced and knowledgeable drivers with a strong commitment to customer service who transport passengers in a safe and courteous manner on prescribed scheduled routes and on chartered services and tours. They operate buses safely and competently in a variety of driving conditions, ensure that an appropriate fare is deposited, and collect and issue transfers.

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ESTIMATOR Red Deer or Edmonton Location The ideal candidate will require the following for this position:

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As our preferred candidate you will have: • Completion of Grade 12 • Knowledge of basic traffic laws and regulations pertaining to local by-laws and the Highway Traffic Act. • Must hold or be eligible to obtain a minimum of a class 2 Alberta Operators License with a Q endorsement

STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Please note: This job posting closes on October 14, 2013

If you think this is the job for you; come build your career with The City of Red Deer. We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community and our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. Working with us will provide you with the opportunity to work in an ever growing environment that employs dedicated professionals and offers a competitive salary.

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Please forward your resume to the address below.

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We always strive to be the employer and Service Company of choice.

The successful candidate will be invlolved in all 3 of our divisions. The position will start as part time and morph into full time. Over night travel will be requirement on average 2 nights a week. Advertising sales experience is required. Income of $24,000/ year part time/$48,000.00 full time plus bonuses and travel allowance.

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Dear Harlan; My live-in boyfriend of a year and a half and I get along amazingly.

We love each other unconditionally and we live together with very few problems. However, there is one recurring problem: He has a male friend who is gay and is recently out of a long-term relationship. They hang out often and I sometimes briefly say how it makes me a little uncomfortable (since I have never met this friend) but I won’t make that big of a deal HARLAN out of it.

COHEN Well, recently my boyfriend said that this friend of his invited him over to “get drunk and spend the night.� I told my boyfriend I was very uncomfortable with that, and he has been upset ever since and insists he is doing it regardless and that I should just trust him.

I trust him, but I don’t trust alcohol combined with this other person I’ve never met. What should I do? Thanks! — Worried Dear Worried; Does your boyfriend still want to date you? Does he really want to stay together?

Could he be trying to give you a reason to break up?

I can’t think of any other questions to ask you because this isn’t how a partner who wants to stay in a relationship behaves. Would you respond this way?

No chance.

If anything, he should include you. It’s natural and normal for you to be uncomfortable. For some reason your boyfriend is being defiant. Avoid getting caught up in the actual event. I’d go deeper and ask him what’s really going on — because, honestly, anyone who wants to be in a relationship and has even the tiniest shred of respect for his partner wouldn’t behave this way.

I would be concerned too.

Dear Harlan; I’m a new student living with a new roommate. I’ve never lived with someone before.

My roommate is having sex with multiple men, and I find it uncomfortable.

One of the men she’s been with is a new friend of mine. I don’t believe she’s being honest with him.

How do I handle knowing she’s lying to him? Is it my place to say something to my friend?

I’m not sure if I should tell him or let it go. Please help. I’m at my wits’ end. — Roommate With Secret Dear Roommate With Secret; You don’t like your roommate very much. I can tell.

If you liked your roommate you wouldn’t want to start a battle with her. You can’t stand her. And that’s really why you want to tell this guy.

Maybe you hate that she has sex so freely and you prefer to make other choices. You could be jealous that she’s sleeping with your new friend and he’s not sleeping with you. Whatever it is, stop blaming her.

Focus on your friendship with this guy and your relationship with your roommate. You don’t need to get involved in this love triangle. As far as you know, your new friend doesn’t care what she’s doing or who she’s doing it with.

The bigger issue is why your roommate’s behavior is so upsetting to you. Her choices belong to her.

Chances are she’s probably feeling uncomfortable and insecure for some reason. Roommates who sleep around tend to be running from their problems. She could use a friend. Appreciate her best qualities and stay out of her love life. You might just discover that she’s not so terrible.

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When I was in college and living far away from home, I was unhappy. I realize now that I was depressed. I wrote to my mother and told her how unhappy I was. Her response was, “Tough toenail.� So I knew never to trust her again with anything personal or close to my heart.

Almost 40 years later, my husband died. In my grief, I confided some things to her (by mistake) and received a similar answer. There are some people you simply can never trust with your feelings. — Caroline in Carolina Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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HARLAN: Past sexual experiences Dear Harlan; I’ve recently started a new relationship and everything has been moving along very quickly.

I wanted your advice about talking to my boyfriend about his sexual past or responding to his questions.

What is too much to talk about?

What details should I talk about or how much can I ask about? — Sensitive Questions Dear Sensitive Questions; Never share details about your sexual past that include downloading videos, usernames or passwords — that’s way too much info.

The only rule when talking about a partner’s sexual past is to ask yourself how this will help you in the future. So, why do you need to know? Are you looking for a reason to get jealous,

freaked out or upset? Or do you want to know if he’s been tested for HIV and other sexual souvenirs?

If a question makes you uncomfortable, ask why he’s asking. Don’t be afraid of having an honest conversation.

If you’re going to have sex with someone, it’s all on the table (or in the bed). Sex questions should bring you closer. If not, you shouldn’t be having sex.

Dear Harlan; I’m 80 years old, and 20 years ago I divorced my husband after 40 years of marriage.

I was an abused wife — not physically, but mentally, emotionally and verbally. I was controlled by him and did everything the way he said because I really and truly loved him with my heart and soul.

I had three children and buried my second son. My youngest son was 23 when I left, and my children were all on their own.

My divorce was brutal and very disheartening to me. It was very hurtful and stressful.

My youngest son did not speak to me for breaking up the family, but my old-

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 C7 est son stuck around, kept in touch and Depressed supported me.

Hi Deeply Depressed; I’m so sorry About 12 years ago, my brother’s for your loss and pain. wife died, and I made the remark withThe people making your life miserout thinking that I thought “divorce able are not kind. Loving people don’t was worse than death.” My dad died hold grudges. when I was a young child.

Controlling, manipulative and misMy brother was the boss from the guided people do. Do your part and time he was 18, and took over being a give them permission to be wrong. substitute father. We respected him Move forward. Take care of yourself. and allowed him to control us. My Yes, it’s terribly sad. But don’t let mother demanded it. this take more from you. Take control Since I made that remark at my sis- of your life. Surround yourself with ter in law’s death, everyone has more people who can fill your days with joy. or less abandoned me. The fact is, I Where there is more life, there can never knew why. No one ever gave me be more joy. Get help. an inkling that what I said made them Contact your doctor, a hospital or actually hate me. the National Suicide Hotline: 800-273I’ve been so down that during the 8255. Please get help. past two days I’ve contemplated comWrite Harlan at harlan@helpmeharmitting suicide. lan.com or visit online: www.helpmeharI didn’t mean what I said and I’m lan.com. All letters submitted become not that kind of hurtful person, but I property of the author. Send paper to do feel they should hate me. I can go Help Me, Harlan!, 3501 N. Southport on and on, but I’m so tired. — Deeply Ave., Suite 226, Chicago, IL 60657.

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The hole in the middle of modern Jewry There is a Yiddish saying about the mysteries of faith, family and fellowship that, loosely translated, proclaims: “You cannot make Shabbat by yourself.”

“The point is that you need the presence of other Jews around you to live out the dictates of your Jewish beliefs,” said sociologist Steven M. Cohen, of the Jewish Institute of Religion at Hebrew Union College.

Shabbat creates that circle of support. Beginning minutes before sundown on Friday, it involves a day of rest, prayer, ritual feasting and ties that bind.

Some of these traditions are defined by faith while others are rooted in ethnicity and culture. But the whole ancient package assumes that Shabbat brings Jews together.

So what does it mean when the first major study of American Jews in more than a decade shows that — even among Jews who call themselves religious — only 33 per cent believe being part of a Jewish community is “essential to being Jewish”? Only 23 per cent of these “Jews by religion” considered it essential to follow Jewish laws.

The results in this Pew Research Center study were, of course, even more sobering among the rising number of Jews — one in five — who said they had “no religion at all.”

“In theory, Jews who answer ‘none’ when asked about their religion can still be part of the wider Jewish community. There’s nothing new about that,” said Cohen.

In practice, however, this “none” trend is viewed as negative by many Americans who consider the practice of Judaism to be a crucial part

have much higher birthrates than other Jews.

In addition to raising demographic questions about the future, the growing divide between secular and religious Jews can cause sparks in daily life, said Naomi Zeveloff, of the Jewish Daily Forward. In a recent article, she noted that when ChabadLubavitch activists go “bageling” — approaching New Yorkers to ask if they are Jewish — they have an unusual way of verifying that they are on target.

One “surefire way” to know someone is Jewish, she wrote, is that “they react to your question with anger,” like one subway rider who replied, “I’m not religious,” when approached by Jews in typically Orthodox garb.

Jewish community leaders, said Cohen, must face a growing hole in the middle of American Jewry as “nones” surge on one side, and the Orthodox hold firm on the other.

However, they can take comfort in the fact that Jews have “invented new ways to be Jewish” through the ages.

“You can be Jewish by being religious, but you can also say that you are a Jew because your politics are liberal,” he said.

“We have Zionists. We have secular Zionists and we have religious Zionists, we have left-wing Zionists and we have right-wing Zionists. ...

Judaism has always been a kind of cottage industry.”

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RELIGION of Jewish identity, he said. Thus, the rising number of Jewish “nones” has many of the same serious implications as the much-discussed national rise in the number of religiously unaffiliated among people in general.

This national survey of Jews, by the Pew Research Center’s Religion & Public Life Project, is the first conducted by an institution outside the Jewish community. Jewish surveys in recent decades have consistently caused controversy because of fierce debates about how to define who is, and who is not, Jewish.

Among its headline-grabbing findings, this survey noted: ● The percentage of adults who are “Jews by religion” has declined by about half since the 1950s. While 93 per cent of G.I. Generation Jews call themselves religious Jews, only 68 per cent of young “Millennial” Jews make that claim. ● Only 15 per cent of those surveyed said being Jewish is “mainly a matter of religion,” as opposed to 62 per cent who said Jewish identity is primarily about ancestry and culture. Two-thirds said it isn’t necessary for Jews to believe in God. ● Among “Jews of no religion,” 79 percent have a non-Jewish spouse, compared to 36 per cent of religious Jews. This is crucial, since 96 per cent of Jews married to Jews raise their children in the faith, while only 20 per cent of intermarried Jews do so. And Orthodox Jews continue to

Terry Mattingly (www.tmatt.net) directs the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

LOCAL EVENTS THURSDAY 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.

SATURDAY, OCT. 19 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 403-346-4560.

Sacred Heart Catholic Women’s League Annual Tea and Bazaar takes place on Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall. Admission is $5 including lunch. There will be crafts, baking, and tea for sale. Phone 403-346-7682.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS 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.

Balmoral Bible Chapel 403-347-5450

Join us this Sunday, October 13 at 9:00am, 11:00am or 6:30pm CrossRoads Kids (to gr. 6)

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Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.) 10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Terry Wiebe “Step 3: Making Others Aware Of What God Is Doing” Ephesians 3 Verses 1-13 Children’s Sunday School 2 1/2 - Grade 5

Centre for Spiritual Living 11:00 a.m.

Celebration Service Rev. Judy Andersen www.cslreddeer.org

#3 - 6315 Horn Street

Helping people encounter the goodness of God Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

streamschurch.com 403.342.7441

Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA

The Anglican Church KNOX of Canada

Sunday, October 13

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Ministries 7:00p.m.

Passion for God, Compassion for People.

2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311

10:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Worship Service

Established 1898

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560

Sunday, Oct. 13

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL

Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid

43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769

“The Eternal Bread”

ELCIC GOOD SHEPHERD 40 Holmes St.

Sunday, Oct. 13

Sunday Services Services Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.

CHURCH

43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson

www.firstbaptistrd.ca

www.balmoralchapel.ca

FIRST BAPTIST

“A Church For All Ages”

www.stleonardsonthehill.org

Celebrant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

Sunday, October 13 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Sunday School/ Nursery

10:30 am Worship Service FALL HAM SUPPER

Oct. 19 5 pm Tickets $15.00

West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP

ST. LUKE’S

“Old Church Blessing a New World”

Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402 www.saintlukereddeer.posterous.com

Celebrant: Noel Wygiera 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist & Baptism Sunday School & Refreshments Thurs. 2:00 pm Eucharist

11:00 a.m.

WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road) Cowboy Church Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Paul Forseth Inspirational Hymns with Steve & June Potter, Rob & Lynda Purdie Everyone Welcome!

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244

10:30 a.m.

“The Spice Of Life” www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

403-347-6073

10:30 a.m.

“Thanksgiving Words” Babyfold, Toddler Sunday www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room,Room Sunday Club Clubwww.sunnybrookunited.org

403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry

WORSHIP SUNDAY 10:30 AM with Holy Communion Everyone Welcome

Saved by grace - called to serve

MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798 Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk OCT. 13 DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Oct. 14 DIVINE SERVICE 7:00 p.m.

Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Living Faith

Lutheran Church NALC Worship 10:00 AM Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC Pastor Sisay Toy Everyone Welcome

Rooted in the word of God, Growing in the likeness of Christ, Reaching out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 2013

Gloomy outlook persists FIRMS SCALE DOWN HIRING, INVESTMENT INTENTIONS AS ECONOMY STRUGGLES

BY JULIAN BELTRAME THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA, Ont. — Canadian firms are turning progressively gloomier about the slow pace of the world’s economy and say they want to see signs of progress before ramping up hiring and investment, a new Bank of Canada survey suggests.

The findings of the central bank’s much-watched quarterly business outlook survey is not good news for those hoping to see a strong economic rebound in the second half of this year or in 2014 after what has been almost two years of sluggish growth.

“Weak demand and uncertainty regarding future demand continue to weigh on firms’ investment decisions and near-term capacity planning,” the bank said in its summation.

“Many firms continue to report that uncertainty

is affecting investment decisions, notably by leading them to postpone projects, or to shift their focus toward initiatives that involve less risk or smaller outlays.”

The most dour finding in the sampling of 100 firms, which the bank says is representative of the economy as a whole, is that there were almost as many saying they would cut back on spending on new machinery and equipment over the next 12 months as those saying they planned to increase it — 27 per cent compared with the 34 per cent who expected to spend more.

The positive seven-point balance is the lowest in four years.

Hiring intentions fared better, with a positive balance of 30 per cent, but that too represented a relatively weak finding — five points lower than in the second-quarter results.

On the question of sales, company executives ap-

peared more optimistic that prospects will pick up over the next 12 months, but that was largely because they saw the growth of sales deteriorate over the previous year.

As well, the bank said most anticipate any improvement on this front will be limited given low expectations for demand in the U.S. — their major export market — and stiffening competition.

The survey comes on the heels of a downward revision in the global economic outlook issued by the International Monetary Fund earlier this week. For Canada, the IMF expected growth this year to come in at a subdued 1.6 per cent.

Nor do the results take into play the current political gridlock in the United States, which has resulted in a partial government shutdown and led the country to the brink of a credit default.

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G20 officials worried about U.S. budget stalemate

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — World finance officials said Friday the United States needs to take urgent action to address its budget problems that are creating economic uncertainties for the global economy.

Finance ministers and central bank leaders for the Group of 20 major economies wrapped up two days of discussions in Washington with a joint statement expressing concern about the ongoing budget stalemate between Congress and the Obama administration.

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told reporters at a news conference that issues of the partial government shutdown, and the need to raise America’s borrowing limit before an Oct. 17 deadline, were addressed by Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke also participated in the talks.

Siluanov said all the G20 participants are hoping for a speedy resolution. He noted that about 45 per cent of Russian’s foreign exchange reserves are invested in U.S. Treasury securities. America will run out of borrowing authority for new debt on Oct. 17.

Lew has warned that with only $30 billion expected cash on hand at that time, the country will soon not have the ability to meet all of its bills, including paying interest on the $16.7 trillion federal debt. That would trigger an unprecedented default on U.S. debt.

Underscoring the urgency of the situation, Lew left the G20 discussions before they had wrapped up Friday to get to the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama and Senate Republicans.

There have been various proposals in recent days to resolve the impasse and get at least a short-term increase in the borrowing limit approved before next week’s deadline. Obama has insisted he will not negotiate with Republicans over spending issues until the government is reopened and the borrowing limit is raised.

Siluanov said the G20 officials did not discuss contingency plans if the U.S. borrowing ceiling is not increased by the Oct. 17 deadline.

“There are no emergency or extraordinary plans,” Siluanov said. “In the course of today’s meeting, no plans were drawn up. No worst-case scenario was discussed. We trust the U.S. authorities will find a way out of this complex situation.”

Other finance officials expressed similar optimism, some noting that this would not be the first time the United States has come to the brink of a default crisis and a solution has been found at the last minute.

The G20 discussions were being held in advance of Saturday meetings of the 188-nation International Monetary Fund and its sister lending organization, the World Bank.

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File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Construction workers on the job at the site for Montreal’s CHUM super hospital in Montreal on July 2, 2013.

The Canadian economy created almost 12,000 net new jobs in September as fewer young people looking for work also helped slightly reduce the unemployment rate, Statistics Canada said Friday. The unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent for the month, down 0.2 percentage points.

Canadian jobless rate dips to lowest level since 2008

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA, Ont. — The unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 per cent in September — its lowest level since 2008 — as fewer young people looked for work, Statistics Canada said Friday.

The improvement in the unemployment rate from 7.1 per cent in August came as the economy added 11,900 new jobs for the month, just ahead of the 10,000 that had been expected by economists.

The gain in jobs followed the addition of 59,200 jobs in August.

Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter said that, in general, the details of the report were stronger than the overall numbers would suggest.

“The private sector, in particular, saw very strong job growth and maybe, most notably, we actually had another notable decline in the unemployment rate and finally we’re below seven per cent,” he said.

The number of private sector employees was up 74,000, but that was offset by a drop of 45,000 in the number of self employed.

However, Porter said the results would do little

to change the bank’s outlook for growth in the third quarter at a two per cent pace.

“I think we’ll see respectable growth, but nothing special,” he said.

The jobs report came as a survey by the Bank of Canada suggested Canadian companies are becoming gloomier about the global economy and want to see signs of progress, such as increasing hiring and investment.

Last week, the central bank lowered its forecasts for economic growth in the second half of 2013 and possibly for next year.

Senior deputy governor Tiff Macklem said the third quarter will likely show the economy grew at a pace of 2.0 to 2.5 per cent compared with an earlier forecast for a pace of 3.8 per cent.

Regionally, the number of jobs was up 2,800 in New Brunswick and down 3,200 in Saskatchewan while there was little change in the other provinces.

Despite the drop in the number of jobs in Saskatchewan, the province matched Alberta for the lowest provincial unemployment rate at 4.3 per cent.

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Planes grounded, accidents not investigated as shutdown continues

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — New airplanes are grounded, investigations of fatal air and car crashes are going undone and scientific studies dependent on government funding have ground to a halt because of the partial government shutdown now in its second week, the Senate Commerce Committee was told.

The economic impact will only intensify as the shutdown continues, affecting everything from the aviation industry to Alaska crab fishermen who may see their lucrative, one-month harvest delayed, witnesses told the panel.

Marion Blakey, CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association, said the shutdown already has virtually stopped certification of new aircraft, equipment and training simulators because the Federal Aviation Administration has furloughed more than 90 per cent of its employees who work on those issues.

Blakey is a former FAA administrator.

New planes aren’t being delivered to buyers because routine government approvals “essential for our manufacturers to compete and for our industry

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to grow” aren’t taking place, Blakey said.

Deborah Hersman, who chairs the government’s National Transportation Safety Board, said furloughs have stopped her agency from sending investigators to most air and motor vehicle accident sites, including those with fatalities. Already, she said, the agency has ignored a fatal bus crash that killed eight people in Tennessee, an oil spill site in North Dakota and a small airplane crash in Arizona that killed four people.

“If we don’t go, we don’t know,” Hersman said when asked about the impact of the shutdown on investigations. “So we don’t know what some of those risks are that aren’t being uncovered.”

The NTSB has said it will send investigators to accidents where it believes there are safety concerns that pose a threat to lives or property. The board recently kept investigators on a train collision in Chicago after the shutdown for that reason.

But the agency has suspended as many as 1,500 active accident investigations because of the shutdown, Hersman said. The agency has also stayed out of the investigation of a battery fire in a Tesla Model S car.

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been focused on.

Routine NTSB help for the State Department and civil aviation authorities in other countries also has stopped, Hersman said.

Alan Leshner, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, said the shutdown was “a serious blow to an already beleaguered American scientific enterprise” and could disrupt or halt many studies because grants aren’t being renewed.

Keith Colburn, a crab fisherman featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” said a lucrative, one-month crab season harvest scheduled to begin Oct. 15 is endangered because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is not assigning quotas to boats and permits during the shutdown.

“Collectively, the fleet already has (spent) millions of dollars out of pocket just gearing up for the season,” Colburn said. “Each day tied to the docks will cost these boats thousands more. Many fishermen and coastal communities are already facing tough times. This unnecessary shutdown may be the tipping point if the situation isn’t resolved soon.”

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C10 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013

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

General Motors Co. . . . . 35.55 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 18.35 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 44.27 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 55.57 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 34.64 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 13.67 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 45.33

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 86.12 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.54 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.67 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.35 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.81 Cdn. National Railway . 109.49

Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 134.08 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.17 Capital Power Corp . . . . 20.85 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.40 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 41.07 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 42.96 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.35 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.71

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 93.51 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.18 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 12.90 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.32 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 13.28 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.06 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.01 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 60.49 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.82

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed little changed Friday following a strong advance in the previous session with traders encouraged by the fact that Republicans and Democrats are finally negotiating an extension to the U.S. debt limit.

The S&P/TSX composite index edged 2.3 points lower to 12,892.11, pressured by falling gold stocks as optimism about ending the U.S. government impasse pushed bullion sharply lower.

The Canadian dollar was up 0.39 of a cent to 96.58 cents US as job creation for September narrowly beat modest expectations and the unemployment rate fell to the lowest level since December 2008.

Statistics Canada said job creation came in at 11,900 last month while the jobless rate fell 0.2 of a point to 6.9 per cent as fewer young people looked for work. Economists had been looking for the economy to have created about 10,000 jobs in September after cranking out almost 60,000 in August.

U.S. indexes added to big gains registered Thursday, with the Dow Jones industrials climbing 111.04 points to 15,237.11, the Nasdaq ahead 31.13 points

to 3,791.87 and the S&P 500 index up 10.64 points at 1,703.2.

North American markets initially surged after Republican House Speaker John Boehner proposed extending the debt limit through Nov. 22, conditioned on President Barack Obama agreeing to negotiate over spending cuts and the government shutdown.

Hopes rose that the U.S. would avoid a possible default after the current borrowing limit expires on Oct. 17.

“The sentiment changed about 180 degrees,” said Bob Gorman, chief portfolio strategist at TD Waterhouse. But he cautioned that it’s far too early to sound the all-clear on the debt ceiling issue.

“The probability is extremely high that ultimately something gets sorted out here, (but) they are so far apart from an ideological standpoint that negotiations could be quite difficult. So I wouldn’t be surprised to see sentiment worsen in the next couple of trading days, particularly if you don’t see something a little firmer over the course of the weekend.”

Obama met with GOP senators late Friday morning. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said that the session with Obama was useful and he hoped that Senate Republicans could

find a way out of the impasse.

Utilities led advancers, up 1.3 per cent as Atlantic Power (TSX:ATP) ran up 25 cents to $5.01.

Oil prices fell with the November crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange down 99 cents to US$102.02 a barrel but the energy sector rose 0.46 per cent. Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) advanced 47 cents to C$45.12.

Moody’s Investor Services has cut Talisman Energy’s (TSX:TLM) rating outlook to negative from stable. Moody’s said the downgrade reflects the uncertain outcome of the portfolio transformation taking place under the company’s strategic repositioning.

The change in outlook comes just days after activist investor Carl Icahn disclosed a six per cent stake in the company and Talisman shares slipped two cents to C$12.71.

The financials sector was up 0.43 per cent with Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) ahead 44 cents at $33.77.

The gold sector was the weakest component, down about three per cent as December bullion faded $28.70 to US$1,268.20 an ounce. Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) dropped 73 cents to C$17.81.

The base metals sector was

WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 24.30 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 17.81 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.09 First Quantum Minerals . 18.61 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 24.48 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 7.82 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.81 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 32.46 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.49 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 27.16 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 26.80 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 71.30 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 50.23 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.61 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 56.15 flat even as December copper gained two cents to US$3.27 a pound. HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) shed 13 cents to C$7.82.

In other corporate news, fertilizer giant Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT) (NYSE:POT) is reducing its earnings guidance for the third quarter to reflect lower sales.

The company says earnings per diluted share now are expected to come in at about 41 cents, down from the 45 to 60 cents per share it predicted back in July.

Potash shares lost 51 cents to $32.46 on the TSX. On the earnings front, JPMorgan Chase, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, is reporting a surprise third-quarter loss after a big charge for legal expenses.

The bank lost US$400 million or 17 cents a share in the quarter, compared with a then-record $5.7-billion profit a year earlier.

Analysts had expected earnings of $1.19 a share. Revenue fell eight per cent, to US$23.9 billion, missing analysts’ estimate of $24.1 billion. JPMorgan shares were off a cent to US$52.51.

Optimism that a debt deal will be reached pushed the TSX up 1.04 per cent this week while the Dow industrials gained 1.09 per cent.

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s Central Bank says prices have risen nearly 50 per cent since last September as the country struggles to rein in a quickening rate of inflation and widespread shortages.

Thursday’s report says the consumer price index for September was 4.4 per cent higher than the one for August and 49.4 per cent higher than the one for September 2012.

The country’s leftist government has spent heavily on social programs, rapidly increasing the amount of currency in circulation. It also tries to control prices while restricting access to bolivars at the official rate of exchange of 6.3 per dollar. That leads many to pay seven times as much for dollars on the black market.

Officials say speculators are to blame for soaring prices and shortages.

The inflation rate for 2012 was 20.1 per cent.

“Talisman’s negative rating outlook reflects the uncertain outcome of the portfolio transformation taking place under the company’s strategic re-positioning,” said Terry Marshall, Moody’s senior vicepresident.

“The company’s capital productivity is weak and it is uncertain when a clear, profitable and sustainable organic growth profile will be evident.”

Marshall added that “Talisman’s leverage metrics are supportive of the Baa2 rating and we believe that the company has valuable assets that will be sold with associated, of not commensurate, debt reduction.”

Moody’s said its rating could be downgraded if, among other things, proceeds of asset sales are used for shareholder returns instead of debt reduction or re-investment. About $4.4 billion of rated long-term securities is affected, Moody’s said.

Talisman has put as much as $3 billion in assets up for sale as it focuses its portfolio on two core operational areas: the Americas and Southeast Asia.

On the block are offshore properties in the North Sea and a stake in a Colombian oil pipeline.

Activist investor Carl Icahn revealed earlier this week that he now controls six per cent of Talisman’s stock. He said he could have conversations with the company’s management about strategic alternatives, such as asset sales or a corporate restructuring, and may seek representation on its board of directors.

Talisman shares were up 11 cents at $12.84 in early-afternoon trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Moody’s cuts Talisman’s rating outlook, citing uncertainty

Potash Corp. cuts Q3 earnings guidance to 41 cents per share

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Venezuela’s inflation rate tops 49 per cent amidst shortages

CALGARY — Moody’s Investors Service has cut its credit-rating outlook for Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM), citing uncertainty over the company’s strategic shift.

The agency changed its outlook to negative from stable, while affirming its Baa2 long-term debt and Prime-2 commercial paper ratings.

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OUTLOOK: Consistent with modest growth The disappointing findings will likely play a role in the Bank of Canada’s fall outlook report and interest rate decision next week, as will Friday’s employment data from Statistics Canada, which found a modest 11,900 gain in jobs in September. The twotenths drop in the unemployment rate to 6.9 per cent was mostly due to fewer Canadians looking for work.

There was some good news for the economy in the report, notably that more firms said they would face capacity issues if demand unexpectedly rose, and more said labour shortages were restricting their ability to meet demand.

That was somewhat surprising, said Bank of Montreal economist Benjamin Reitzes, given that there has been little pressure on the wage and price front.

He added that the responses, along with the drop in the unemployment rate, could suggest there is less spare capacity in the economy than previously thought.

Bottom line, Reitzes called the results “consistent with continued modest gross domestic product growth and persistent uncertainty.”

Analysts believe the central bank will keep interest rates at current super-low levels for at least another year and possibly well into 2015.

G20: Farewell for Bernanke The talks were something of a farewell for Bernanke, who was attending his last G20 meeting, and a coming out for Janet Yellen, who was tapped this

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SASKATOON — Fertilizer giant Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT) is reducing its earnings guidance for the third-quarter to reflect lower sales.

The company says earnings per diluted share now are expected to come in at about 41 cents, down from the 45 to 60 cents per share it predicted back in July. week by Obama to succeed Bernanke as head of the Fed. Yellen was expected to participate in some of the Saturday discussions.

The G20 represents around 85 per cent of the global economy. It includes established industrial nations such as the United States, Germany and France and rapidly growing emerging market economies such as China, Brazil and India.

The finance meetings are being held at a time growth in emerging market economies has cooled and some of them have struggled to contain the fallout from worries over rising interest rates if the Federal Reserve begins trimming its bond purchases.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned on Thursday that a failure by the United States to increase its borrowing limit could do deep damage to both the American and global economies.

“Obviously, we know, and you know by now, that failure to raise the debt ceiling would cause not only serious damage to the U.S. economy but also to the global economy as a result of the spillover effects,” Lagarde told reporters at a news conference. “It is not helping the U.S. economy to have this uncertainty and this protracted way of dealing with fiscal issues and debt issues.”

JOBS: Troubling trend The unemployment rate in Ontario fell 0.2 percentage points to 7.3 per cent, while Quebec’s unemployment rate slipped 0.3 percentage points to 7.6 per cent as fewer young people looked for work.

Erin Weir, economist at the United Steelworkers, said that trend in fewer young people searching for work is troubling as 21,000 young Canadians dropped out of the job market.

“I think today’s report confirms the basic narrative which is that Canada’s economy is creating jobs, but barely enough jobs to keep pace with growth in our working age population,” he said.

However, Weir said the shift from part-time jobs to full-time employment and the move from self-employment to employer-paid positions were promising.

The number of fulltime jobs increased 23,400, while part-time employment fell by 11,500.

Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 33.30 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.33 Canyon Services Group. 11.89 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.01 CWC Well Services . . . . . 0.74 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.30 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.79 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 86.95 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 50.67 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 29.50 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.12 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.61 Penn West Energy . . . . . 11.69 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.560 Precision Drilling Corp . . 10.70 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.80 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.71 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.02 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Friday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,892.11 down 2.30 points TSX Venture Exchange — 929.37 down 6.15 points TSX 60 — 741.33 down 0.26 point Dow — 15,237.11 up 111.04 points S&P 500 — 1,703.20 up 10.64 points Nasdaq — 3,791.87 up 31.13 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 96.58 cents US, up 0.39 of a cent Pound — C$1.6523, down 0.78 of a cent Euro — C$1.4029, down 0.30 of a cent Euro — US$1.3529, up 0.06 of a cent Oil futures: US$102.02 per barrel, down 99 cents (November contract) Gold futures: US$1,268.20 per oz., down $28.70 (December contract)

Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 10.30 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 57.89 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 69.83 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 59.90 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.76 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 31.51 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.18 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.27 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 48.74 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 62.63 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 17.70 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 85.82 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.73 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 68.03 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 33.77 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.51 Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.956 per oz., down 78.1 cents $738.04 per kg., down $25.10 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’13 $6.90 lower $480.10; Jan. ’14 $6.60 lower $490.30; March ’14 $6.60 lower $497.80; May ’14 $6.20 lower $504.50; July ’14 $5.50 lower $510.30; Nov. ’14 $4.50 lower $510.30; Jan ’15 $4.50 lower $512.60; March ’15 $4.50 lower $511.60; May ’15 $4.50 lower $505.80; July ’15 $4.50 lower $503.70; Nov ’15 $4.50 lower $505.50.

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.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 653,080 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 653,080.

“The change primarily reflects lower than forecasted potash sales volumes late in the quarter as buyers continued to defer significant purchases amidst near-term market uncertainty,” the company said in a release Thursday.

“Additional discussion around third-quarter results, as well as full-year guidance will be addressed in our third-quarter news release and conference call on October 24,” it said.

Potash Corp is the world’s largest crop nutrient company, including the largest producer by capacity of potash and third-largest producer of nitrogen and phosphate.

Its shares closed down 50 cents at $32.97 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

China auto sales surge by 21 per cent in Sept. as Japanese brands rebound BEIJING — China’s auto sales grew at their fastest rate in eight months in September as Japanese brands rebounded from a slump sparked by political tensions with Tokyo.

Sales of passenger vehicles rose 21.1 per cent to 1.6 million vehicles, up from August’s 10 per cent growth, an industry group, the China Association of Auto Manufacturers, said Friday.

China is the world’s biggest auto market by number of vehicles sold and sales growth still is stronger than in Western markets despite decelerating over the past year.

Japanese automakers had especially strong growth in September following a year-long slump as tensions between Beijing and Tokyo over a territorial dispute kept buyers away from showrooms.

Nissan Motor Co.’s monthly sales soared 83.4 per cent to 117,100 vehicles, accelerating from 2 per cent growth for the first nine months of the year. Toyota Motor Corp. said sales jumped 63.5 per cent over the same month last year after declining by 0.5 per cent in January-September.

Among the industries tracked, finance, insurance, real estate and leasing led overall job growth with 33,000 new workers in September, while there were 19,000 new jobs in natural resources and a gain of 8,500 in agriculture.

There were 26,000 fewer jobs in manufacturing in September and 17,000 fewer in public administration.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said the overall trend in Canada remains positive.

“Not only were more jobs created in September, but we saw solid gains in the private sector and in full-time employment,” he said in a statement.

“That being said, the global economy is still fragile and there are still too many Canadians out of work.”

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BY ADVOCATE STAFF The ‘Trade-itional Holiday Home’ being sold in support of the 2013 Red Deer Festival of Trees is one home you can be sure will not be featured on any television show where Mike Holmes goes around ripping apart walls to expose deficiencies in homebuilding.

The TV handyman has already pronounced his verdict on the 3,871-square-foot structure, and given it his ‘Holmes Approved Home’ stamp of approval.

The designation is given to homes that incorporate certain elements into their design, elements that improve the insulation characteristics and allow for water drainage to prevent rot, rust and mould.

And while those features make for a home that is more sustainable, there is plenty on the inside of the house, built by Avalon Central Alberta, that make it appealing.

On the main floor is the dining room and living room, an open kitchen with a large centre island and a walk-through butler’s pantry. Attached to the dining room is a three-season screened porch.

There are four bedrooms on the second floor, with an en suite bathroom featuring a freestanding soaker tub and double sinks adjoining the master bedroom.

In the basement, there is another bedroom and another bathroom, while the rest of the 1,100-square-foot space is open but designed with spaces to serve as a games room, wine room, and theatre room.

The home, located at 3 Veronica Close in Vanier Woods East, is on the market for $990,000. This is the third time that a home is being sold in support of the festival campaign. In previous years, the homes were auctioned off.

The home is open for viewing from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Funds from the home’s sale will go towards purchasing and installing a new imaging unit in the operating room at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The unit will be used for numerous urological procedures, including helping to determine causes of urinary tract infections and detecting cancers.

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The Festival of Trees House, built by Avalon Central Alberta, features an open kitchen with a large centre island and a walk-through butler’s pantry. Attached to the dining room is a three-season screened porch. There are four bedrooms on the second floor, with an en suite bathroom featuring a free-standing soaker tub. In the basement, there is another bedroom and another bathroom, with more space to develop.

The home is at 3 Veronica Close in Vanier Woods East and can be viewed from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

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Adjoining bed and bath Dear Debbie: We are renovating our bath. The tiny tiles in shades of black, master bath and want it designed to be gray and silver have a subtle sparkle. partially open to the bedroom. Do the Both rooms invite luxurious lounging. bed and bath colours and decorating The bathroom plays a different role have to match? Thanks, I love getting than the bedroom and uses a variety of a sneak peek into the hotels materials and solid surfaces you have stayed in. Very inversus soft sheets and fabspiring. — Vanna rics. Carry a touch of colour Dear Vanna: I get some through each space, with of my best ideas from the towels or accessories and clever designs I see on my you will have a great oasis travels. One of the luxuriof calm. ous suites at the Mandarin Dear Debbie: I live in a Oriental Hotel in Paris has home built in the mid-1970s. the answer to your decoratThe kitchen has original ing dilemma.

Formica countertops that A frosted glass partition I plan to replace with new has been installed between composite-type countertops. the bath and bedroom.

Formica panels also run The glass panel can be along the walls under the open or closed as you precupboards and behind the fer, but the translucent sink and stove. A contracDEBBIE quality of the glass connects tor suggested covering the TRAVIS the rooms as well as allowFormica rather than pulling ing light to shine through. it out and redoing the walls.

Stand-alone tubs are very What do you suggest for my popular now, and appear active kitchen? — Meg as a piece of furniture as Dear Meg: Since you are their design allows you to going to the trouble and exposition the bath in ways other than pense of replacing the countertops, I up against a wall. A clever decorating would suggest that you rip out all the trick, the mosaic tile pattern on the far Formica. There will be some patching wall continues as a runner under the to do on the walls, but you will then tub. These tiles frame the tub and ac- be able to design a new backsplash centuate its place in the room. that complements your counters. If you To be consistent, the styles in both decide to cover the Formica, then you rooms should complement each other. can put adhesive tiles over the ForHere, the regal purple and gold in the mica. bedroom is a lush, classic combination Dear Debbie: We have ceiling tiles that suits the timeless white and black with a white embossed pattern on a

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A frosted glass partition partially separates the rooms, allowing light to flow freely. large area of ceiling. Unfortunately, soon after we installed them (ourselves), the ceiling leaked and two separate areas are now water stained.

We would like to rectify this very noticeable problem with the least amount of hard work. The pattern is no longer available. Thanks for any help.

Looking at this ceiling is heartbreaking after all the effort. — Jo An Dear Jo An: There are paint primers designed to cover stains. Apply two coats of high hide primer, allowing to

dry between coats, then paint. Water damage can change the integrity of the tiles, which won’t be covered by a fresh coat of paint. Another option is to mix and match with replacement tiles in a pattern that looks planned.

Debbie Travis’s House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter. com/debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com.

What you can do — DIY — to minimize retrofit flex installations With the prospect of two massive projects looming — one in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood, the other in Burlington, Ont. — we’ve been lost, of late, to planning applications, paint samples and furniture books.

Aye, we’ve been running wild.

And that’s just how we like it.

In Forest Hill, we’re reworking a 5,000-square foot villa (built in the late 1960s) while in Burlington we’re attempting a 1,600-square-foot nanny annex from a space that once housed a chicken COLIN & coop and a vegetable plot.

JUSTIN Both projects are enormous and each involves an extensive sound, vision and securi-

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We’ll come back to big jobs like those in just a moment.

But before that, we want to touch on what you can do — on a DIY basis — to minimize retrofit flex installations. Wires, as we see them, are like wrinkles on an beautiful face: with Botox they can be coaxed into submission. It’s just a matter of knowing where best to position that metaphorical needle.

Cabling 101 Don’t run speaker cables across walls. Instead, position along or under trim work, or below crown moulding.

If positioning speakers below ceiling or moulding, run cables where walls join and paint them to reduce the glare.

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Making your own kitchen cabinets Most people outside North America are surprised by the level of hands-on renovations and building that average non-professionals tackle here.

We Canadians, in particular, are often willing to do home improvements and woodworking that only professionals would ever attempt in Europe.

My theory is that we’re much closer to our pioneer past than most nations, and pioneers either did things for themselves or they did withSTEVE out.

MAXWELL Even though most of us are more than 100 years removed from ancestors who built cabins and broke fresh soil for farms, the fumes of that old self-reliance are still passed from generation to generation, at least for a while longer, anyway.

This, I believe, is why there are still a good number of Canadians who make, fix and create things for themselves.

It’s also why you’ll find seminars and hands-on learning experiences on this side of the Atlantic that are completely unknown in Europe.

One of the best sources of skillsbased seminar education comes from a home-grown Canadian institution that also happens to be my favourite source of gardening and woodworking gear.

Lee Valley Tools (www.leevalley.com; 800-267-8767) is a family-owned venture started in Ottawa in 1978 by Leonard Lee. This business has since spread from coast to coast, and Mr. Lee’s work as an entrepreneur has earned him membership in the Order of Canada.

I buy from Lee Valley Tools more often than I care to admit, and I’m particularly impressed with the seminar programs they’ve offered over the last couple of decades. Mr. Lee was the first instructor for these seminars when they began in the early 1990s.

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It’s not unusual to find even a small or medium-sized custom-made kitchen cabinet that retails for $10,000 or $15,000.

With materials costs for this project

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If your project is at ground level, consider running wire under joists.

As with any wiring (even with low voltage speaker cable), call an electrician to be certain you’re doing things correctly.

Auspiciously flipping the direction of furniture — and relocating your TV and other media — may hide surfacemounted wiring.

Consider wireless setups that allow systems to communicate via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi with file-sharing technology so that each computer can share music, films and videos stored on one single account.

If your budget is flexible, a specialist installer can appraise audio and home theatre requirements, and to problemsolve with minimal disturbance to decor. If you’re lucky enough to be starting from scratch, then the world is your aural oyster.

We chatted with Mark Kahayas, from Toronto’s www.command-performance.com, for the lowdown on the best way to

go forward.

“An average client,” Kahayas explains, “is either building or renovating and looking for electronic elements to complement their lifestyle — or add convenience to their world.”

And who is an average client?

“An individual who appreciates good home sound and vision.”

We ask the visionary for his best tip for anyone installing a specialist system.

“I always say think twice, buy once. If it’s all too complex, you’ll be put off by your own choices.

“And it’s all in the planning — a well-

and centralized video.

And these days it’s all about remote touchscreen operation via mobile devices.

Many of our clients have surveillance systems that allow them to monitor their property from the other side of the world.”

money saved.

For those unfamiliar with Festool’s unique tools, an introductory seminar is offered, too.

As impressed as I am with the hands-on attitude of a great many Canadians, I also have to admit that this tradition is slowly withering.

It would be a sad thing if we lost much more.

Reversing this trend is one big reason I’m convinced that events like the Lee Valley seminar series is one homegrown national institution we should all know about.

Steve Maxwell, syndicated home improvement and woodworking columnist, has shared his DIY tips, how-to videos and product reviews since 1988. Get home improvement and renovation advice directly from Steve at www.stevemaxwellhowto.com.

Blimey ... it all sounds fabulously James Bond.

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When we confide in Kahayas that, on occasion, we’ve tackled simple cable management ourselves, he raises a concerned eyebrow.

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running between just $1,500 and $2,500, making your own cabinets can be a real money saver.

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LUKE Dorothy Olive Dorothy Olive Luke of Red Deer passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013, at the age of 88 years. Dorothy was born in Calgary. She met the love of her life, Frank, and was married for 63 years.

Frank and Dorothy had four children; Bev, Bill, Dave, and Debi. Dorothy has always been actively involved in the Church, enjoyed singing and was a part of the support group for Church members.

She enjoyed walks and coffee with her friends as well as traveling with her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and their families: Bill (Penny) and children, Christi and Jordan; Dave (Jalayne) and children, Tyson (Erin), Nicole, Courtney, Janelle, Josh, and Janessa; Bev (Ken) and children, Scott (Laurel), Shawn (Renee), Jodi (Kyle), and Jayme; Debi (Don) and children, Dane (Whitney) and Tara, seven great-grandchildren, sister, Edith Brunet, and sister-in-law, Muriel Mawer. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Frank, her brother, Don Mawer, and her brother-in-law, George Brunet. A Funeral Service will take place at Deer Park Alliance Church, 2960 39 Street, Red Deer, on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. A private interment will be held at Alto-Reste Cemetery.

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

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SAUSER Jocelyne Sauser passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the age of 49 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 18 years, Troy; daughter, Brittley; mother, Beatrice; and dogs, Harley and Shelby.

Jocelyne also leaves to mourn her eight brothers and sisters, Maurice (Lise), Anna, Lucie, Jeanne (Manfred), Sylvain (Lucie), Jacques (Brenda), Pierre (Cheryl) and Noël (Cara); in-laws, Doug (Gloria), Janice (Gary) and Josh; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jocelyne’s honor may be made directly to the SPCA, 4505 - 77 Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 2J1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, Suite 101, 6751 - 52 Avenue, R e d D e e r, A B T 4 N 4 K 8 .

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

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BUSHELL Lonnie (Larry) Lonnie (Larry) Bushell went to be with the Angels on September 28, 2013. Lonnie was born on March 16, 1948.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marian, daughters, Pam, Suzy, Katie and son, Chris; as well as Kerri-Lynne and Shannon. Lonnie is also survived by sister, Pat, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces and a nephew. Those wishing to pay their respects, a casual service - “The Dash” 1948-2013, “Lonnie’s Life” will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Gaetz United Church basement, 4758 50 Street, Red Deer at 2:00 p.m. Ashes have been entrusted to Howard & McBride Westlawn Funeral Home, Edmonton. Memorial donations in memory of Lonnie can be made to Mel Miller Hospice 9Y, 11111 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0L4.

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BOOT Cornelis (Case) Martinus April 20, 1929-Oct. 10, 2013 On October 10, the Lord graciously took Case Boot home. He is lovingly missed by his wife Ena, and children Jackie (Hidde) Vander Heide-Born; Diana Boot; Joanne (Phil) Van Stryland; Marjorie (Doug) Kamp; Peter (Colleen) Boot; Wendy (Hans) Viejou; Christie Libin (Jeff Hanson). His 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren gave him joy and delight. Welcoming him in heaven are son-in-law Duane Vander Heide, and great granddaughter Ashlyn Grace Giesbrecht. Case was predeceased by his parents, 3 sisters and a brother in Holland, and survived by a brother and sister in Holland.

A memorial service will be held at Woodynook Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. after private internment.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca.

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(formerly Sam’s Cafe) is now taking applications for experienced SERVERS, BARTENDERS, DISHWASHERS AND COOKS. Bring resume to 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations, prep, sea food, apps., entres. etc. Must be avail. nights and weekends.

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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.

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5 retail sales reps. selling season gift packages and personal care products in Restaurant/ Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Hotel Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + bonus & comm. FT. No 989240 AB LTD. exp. req`d. Please email o/a TIM HORTONS elementsreddeer@gmail.com Hiring 15 Permanent F/T FLURRIES SHEEPSKIN Food Counter Attendants is looking for 5 SALES & 4 Permanent F/T REPS, selling shoes & Food Service Supervisors F/T PAINTER apparel, at our Parkland for eachRed Deer Locations Commercial/Residential Mall. 4747 67 St. Red Parkland Mall Brush/Roll Application.

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Flying J Fuel Stop 6607 67th Street Red Deer, AB T4P 1A4

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

*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

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TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Parkland Mall Tim Horton’s Thursday, October 17

Sales & Distributors

860

ROSEDALE AREA Roche St. & 3 Blocks of Roland St. $54/mo.

ALSO West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo.

TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 DRIVER REQUIRED

Experienced 3 ton van driver required.

Duties incl. driving Central Alberta, loading bags in to hopper, performing pre/post trip inspections.

General truck maintenance oil/grease. Must have valid Alberta drivers license, reliable transportation to and from shop and safety boots.

Please submit resume and current driver’s abstract to B&B Cowie Insulation.

Email: bbcowie@telus.net Fax: 403-347-8075 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

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 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

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The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

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F/T BODY SHOP PAINTER Klondike Motors, Whitehorse YT is seeking an experienced Body Shop Painter to join our team in Whitehorse. :H DUH Ă&#x20AC;H[LEOH DQG FDQ RIIHU D SHUPDQHQW IXOO WLPH SRVLWLRQ RU D WHPSRUDU\ FRQWUDFW SRVLWLRQ ZLWK HDUQLQJ SRWHQWLDO RI SHU KRXU We are looking for someone who takes pride in work GRQH DQG SXWV FXVWRPHU VDWLVIDFWLRQ ÂżUVW WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE PAY PLAN WITH BENEFITS. A 021 )5, :25. 6&+('8/( +2/,'$< &/2685(6 48$/,),&$7,216 Â&#x2021; -RXUQH\PDQ &HUWLÂżFDWH PXVW KDYH \RXU RZQ WRROV Â&#x2021; ([SHULHQFH ZLWK XVLQJ D GRZQ GUDIW SDLQW ERRWK Â&#x2021; ([SHULHQFH ZLWK ZHW VDQGLQJ SROLVKLQJ Â&#x2021; $ELOLW\ WR UHDG DQG FRPSUHKHQG UHSDLU RUGHUV Â&#x2021; 9DOLG 'ULYHUÂśV /LFHQFH Â&#x2021; 6HOI PRWLYDWHG DQG UHVXOWV RULHQWDWHG Â&#x2021; 'HSHQGDEOH SURIHVVLRQDO DQG SRVLWLYH DWWLWXGH 3OHDVH IRUZDUG \RXU OHWWHU RI LQWHUHVW DQG UHVXPH WR +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 6XLWH $ $YH (GPRQWRQ $% 7 6 0 )D[ ( 0DLO KU#GULYLQJIRUFH FD We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be

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Central Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fastest Growing Business Equipment Dealership Requires the Following Full Time Personnel

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Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attn: Human Resources Box 113 Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 FAX: (403)747-2660 EMAILÂ : mlyle@rahr.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

electronic sales is an asset. Training will be provided.

Document Management Specialist Applicant must have excellent computer & customer relation skills. This position requires applicant to learn, present & support all Konica Minolta Document Management Software.

Please inquire about our $5000 signing bonus.

Salaries, Commissions & Benefits will be discussed at time of interview.

Please forward Resumes to; msmith@ibpcopy.ca or Fax 403-342-2592.

Only Those chosen for interview will be contacted.

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS PRODUCTS LTD. RED DEER, AB

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Service Plumbers NEEDED!!!

Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has immediate openings for qualiďŹ ed, experienced Residential, Commercial

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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.

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BUSINESS IS BUILT ON INFORMATION

Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 CertiďŹ ed and ISNetworld Compliant, safety-conscious company that provides a safe and enjoyable workplace.

Fax Resume to 780-623-7451 or Email: sales@cpandh.ca

Why Canyon? f Paid technical and leadership training f Career advancement opportunities f RRSP matching program f Dynamic and rapidly growing company f Premium compensation package f New Equipment

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

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PLUMBING & HEATING CORP.

Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f 15 /6 or contract 22/13 schedules f Safety-focused f Team orientated f Clean drivers abstract f Oil and Gas experience an asset

CALL 309-3300

Sales Person - A strong background in

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f Class 1 Drivers/Operators â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all Divisions f Bulk Transport Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sand and Nitrogen f Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Coiled Tubing, Cement and Acid f Lead Hand, Heavy Equipment Technician

SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

must have strong mechanical backgrounds as well as some basic IT Training. Copier/Printer Repair is a Definite Asset

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Brewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Maintenance position.

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Now hiring the following positions in Fracturing, Nitrogen, Coiled Tubing and Cement & Acid:

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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.

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Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time.

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The position includes maintenance inspections, lubes, PMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Truck OutďŹ tters

Everything you need to know to keep your business humming . . . every day in the Business Section of the Red Deer Advocate.

F/T Accessory Shop Supervisor/Installer (2 Positions) Ability to be motivated in a result oriented atmosphere, desire to excel within a teamwork environment, Electrical and Hands on experience a MUST. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and abstract, accessory or automotive experience an asset. Compensation based on average industry, skills and experience, profit sharing, benefit package, complete training and product knowledge, hand and air tools.

Call For Home Delivery

Attn: Vito Salita Fax: (403) 340-3140, Email: rd@thetruckoutďŹ tters.com 325139J15 Check out: www.thetruckoutďŹ tters.com

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Make an impact in one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading innovative cities!

The City of Edmonton is Hiring Mechanics!

Please check www.edmonton.ca/jobs to apply online for Heavy Equipment Technicians & Apprentices, & Auto Body Technicians.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to attend a hiring event on October 19th.

How to apply: email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 D7

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We’re Growing LCV OPERATOR

CARRIERS NEEDED

required for Sunday - Thursday scheduled run. $260/night Weekly settlement.

Fax resume/qualification profile to

SWT Pete Services Inc. 403-227-6699

Qualifying applicant will be contacted.

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

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SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position.

Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

ANDERS AREA Asmundsen Ave./ Ainsworth Cres.

INGLEWOOD AREA

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

Inglis Cres.

Long Close Law Close/ Lewis Close Langford Cres.

Landry Bend Lawson Close

Daily The Red Deer Advocate Daily The publishes Red Deer Advocate advertisements from companies and corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

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 **********************

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For over 100 years, Nestle Purina PetCare Company has dedicated itself to creating innovative, nutritious products – all designed to enhance the well being of pets. Nestle Purina PetCare is the world’s largest producer of dry dog food and softmoist and dry cat foods, as well as being a leading producer of cat box filler in Canada and the United Sates. In Canada, Nestle Purina’s leading brands include Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Pro Plan, Purina One, Fancy Feast, Friskies and Purina MAXX.

We currently have a position available at our Innisfail, AB plant.

MILL OPERATOR If you have a passion to succeed in a stimulating work environment with excellent wages and benefits we would like to hear from you. This position is responsible for the accurate mixing of ingredients as per formula in accordance with the Production Schedule and the proper storage of raw and mixed ingredients.

Please send your resume to: Nestle Purina PetCare 5128 – 54th Street, Box 6160 Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S8 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 227-4245 E-mail: InnisfailHR@purina.nestle.com Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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As the successful candidate, you will have a minimum grade 12 education, and be able to work shift work.

Real Pets, Real People, Real Passion For over 100 years, Nestle Purina PetCare Company has dedicated itself to creating innovative, nutritious products – all designed to enhance the well being of pets. Nestle Purina PetCare is the world’s largest producer of dry dog food and softmoist and dry cat foods, as well as being a leading producer of cat box filler in Canada and the United Sates. In Canada, Nestle Purina’s leading brands include Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Pro Plan, Purina One, Fancy Feast, Friskies and Purina MAXX.

We currently have a position available at our Innisfail, AB plant.

WAREHOUSE OPERATOR If you have a passion to succeed in a stimulating work environment with excellent wages and benefits we would like to hear from you. This position will be responsible for the movement of finished product through the distribution system while ensuring product integrity, and superior customer service.

EXP’D PARTS PERSON req’d by Chrysler Dealership.

Apply in person with resume at: Northwest Motors 3115 Gaetz Ave. R.D. 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

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

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As the successful candidate, you will have a minimum grade 12 education, forklift experience, and be able to work flexible shifts.

Please send your resume to: Nestle Purina PetCare 5128 – 54th Street, Box 6160 Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S8 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 227-4245 E-mail: InnisfailHR@purina.nestle.com Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of:

QA/QC TECHNICIAN

in a federal meat establishment. Part-time possible.

Reporting to the HACCP Manager, the primary responsibility of the successful candidate is the overall implementation and maintenance of the HACCP program. Duties involved in this role will include, but are not limited to: • Review HACCP programs, procedures, and records to ensure the plant is meeting federal legislation and maintaining international recognition • Onsite monitoring of all HACCP programs • Be able to identify deviations when they occur, especially related to food safety, and determine appropriate follow up actions and preventative measures • Complete non-compliance reports, corrective action reports, custom complaints, mock recalls • Participate in internal and external quality audits (i.e. CFIA forecasts, BRC audit) • Correspond with CFIA veterinary in charge (VIC) and inspection staff • Perform employee training (i.e. hygiene training) • Maintain approved product lists and MSDS documents

Canadian Premium Meats Inc., 3401-53rd Ave. Lacombe, AB, T4L 2L6

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Some knowledge of HACCP and OH&S required. A College degree or diploma related to Food Sciences or Environmental Health Sciences a definite asset.

Please send your resume to:

Competitive starting wages plus regular increases.

Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Excellent benefits package. Opportunities to advance. Must be dependable, hardworking and seeking a long-term career. Apply in person, or email to: hartleytj@eecol.com 4747 - 61st Street

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Volunteers Wanted

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

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem)

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Children's Items

1580

LARGE baby doll rooted hair, sleep eyes, fits baby clothes $20 403-314-9603

Clothing

1590

LADIES quilted jackets from Mark’s Work Wearhouse, size small, like new, 2/$10; ladies chocolate brown suede jacket, large, very good cond., $25 403-314-9603

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Firewood

1660

1 PAIR Men’s black corduroy pants, 32/30. $10.

2 pair of men’s cargo pants, 32x30. $7/ea.

Christmas Sequin material, 4+ yards, $15.

Stonewashed ladies denim coat, large, $20.

3 Pair children’s, new, hand knit socks, $5/ea.

2 Pair children’s, new, hand knit mitts, $5/ea.

Collectible Drummond, large sweatshirt, navy & orange, “Wolfsbrau” lettering, $50.

Morrisroe, 403-347-3741 18” POULAN CHAIN SAW, $75. 403-314-0804 3 LARGE deer antler mounts on shields $60/ea.; 1 small deer antler mount on shield $15 403-314-2026 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 COMMERCIAL SEWING MACHINE. Older, electric.

Y9137952. 31K15. $200 obo.

403-341-6632 CRAFSTMAN SNOWBLOWER, electric start, recent professional tune-up. 403-346-5731 CRAFTSMAN Snow Blower 8.4 HP w/6’ trailer. New. $1100 obo. 403-314-0804 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 SERGER Sewing machine - Omega - used once.

4 thread, $150 obo.

403-341-6632 THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS IS UPON US! Electric Roaster, never used. Self baster.

Does everything you do in the kitchen oven. $80.

403-347-0104.

VERY LARGE SUPPLY of paints, pattern books craft supplies & so much more. $150 for everything!!

403-341-6632

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

PIANO, Mason-Ritch upright, exc. cond. $1200.

403-704-3252

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.

LOGS

SYLVAN OLDER 2 bdrm. house. Large lot, $900/mo.

Avail. immed. 403-886-5342 403-357-7817

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 MINI SCHNAUZER puppies, ready to go $650/ea.

403-746-0007, 877-3352

Sporting Goods

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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.

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

3 BDRM, 1 1/2 bath townhouse 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

ACROSS FROM BOWER MALL

BODY Solid equip. Pd. $1800. Asking $750 obo., Great cond. 403-597-3958 Cash Only

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

1 bdrm, 1 bath condo suite, $900 + pwr, $850 SD, 2 app, laundry on-site, N/S, small dog ok w/fee Avail now ~PM 376~ 103, 41 Bennett St. 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

DOWNTOWN

1 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 4 appls. + window coverings, $925 + pwr,, $875 SD, No pets, N/S Avail Nov 1 ~PM 576~203 4904 - 54 St. 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

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SOUTH HILL (Checkmate Manor)

1 bdrm., 1 bath condo, 4 app + lndry in bldg, A/C, balcony, adult only, exercise room, sauna & pool, covered parking,† $–1150 + pwr,† $1100 SD, No Pets, N/S Avail now ~PM 577~ 1408, 4902 - 7 St. 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

CLEARVIEW

3 bdrm. 4-Plex, 1.5 bath 4 appls. Rent $1125 incl. sewer, water and garbage.

D.D. $650. Avail. Nov. 1, 403-304-5337

NORMANDEAU

3 bdrm, 1 bath 4-plex, 4 appl, $1000 + heat, pwr & 25% h2o, $950 SD, No pets, N/S Avail Nov 1 ~PM 559-A ~6711A-59 Ave 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

in a community setting, where the tenants are the landlords!, 4-plex units in Clearview, Most, pets welcome w/fee, INGLEWOOD 2 bdrm $920 incl h2o, 2 bath, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 $1000 shares req’d, Clearappls, parking stall, deck, $1300 incl util, $1250 SD, view Housing Co-operative ~24D Cameron Cres~ No pets, N/S Avail now ~ PM 555†~ 1112, 12A Ironside Avail Nov 1. 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty Drive~ 403-340-0065 ext www.simproperties.ca 412. Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

INGLEWOOD

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, parking, deck, $1300 incl util, $1250 SD, No pets, N/S Avail Nov 1 ~PM 380~1105, 12A Ironside St~ 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

JOHNSTONE PARK

2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, 6 appls, 930 sq ft, $1190 incl util, $1140 SD, No pets, N/S Avail Nov 1 ~PM 354~ 37, 20 Jacobs Close 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

SMALL SQUARE HAY and straw 403-340-3061 LEGACY ESTATES TIMOTHY & Brome square Best Adult Retirement bales, great for horses, apCommunity 60+. 1 Bdrm. luxury prox. 60 lbs. put up dry condo unit. $800 + utils. and covered, $5/bale Call Joe 403-848-0266 Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

rentals

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

Suites

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1 BDRM. No pets. $675 rent/s.d. Avail. Nov. 1st.

Call 403-227-1844 LARGE, 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 2 BDRM. w/balcony. Fireplace, 1.5 bath. Avail. immed. $995. 403-314-0209

DOWNTOWN

(Silversands Apartments) 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 app, laundry in bldg, $975 + pwr, $925 SD, No pets, N/S Avail now~PM 527~ 204, 4814 - 46 St 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

FREE LAUNDRY

1 bdrm, 1 bath† suite, 2 appls, free laundry in bldg, adult only, $750 + pwr, $700 SD, No Pets, N/S Avail now~PM 19~ 8, 5340-47 Ave 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 RIVERSIDE MEADOWS WANTED • 3250-3390 TOWNHOUSE-CONDO HIGHLAND GREEN

Acreages/ Farms

3010

4.5 ACRES w/32x90 box stall barn, $800/mo.

1 mile East of Red Deer Avail. Immed.

403-886-5342 or 357-7817

Houses/ Duplexes

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2 BDRM. in tri-plex, main floor, washer/dryer, everything incld’. $1400.

RABBIT Hutch, outdoor, Avail. Nov 1. partially insulated, incld’s 403-392-2488 heated water dish and 3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 food. $75. 403-340-2462 bath, new paint & carpets & deck at 7316-59 Ave. Avail. to over 40 tenants.

Cats No pets. Off street parking for 3 vehicles. Rent $1600, D.D. $1600. 403-341-4627 (2) BURMAN kittens. $40/ea.

DELBURNE HOUSE 403-887-3649

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WITH GARAGE

HELP - FREE 4 & 8 week old orphaned kittens. Litter trained.

Anyone willing to hand raise a kitten, please call 403-782-3130

3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appl, $1125 + util, $1075 SD, No pets, N/S Avail now ~PM 43~ 9, 5943 - 60A St. 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

2 bdrm., 1 bath apt, 2 appls, $900 + pwr, $850 SD, No pets, N/S Avail Nov 1 ~PM 526 ~2, 5920-63 St~ 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

Open House Directory

Tour These Fine Homes Out Of Red Deer

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CALL CLASSIFIEDS

309-3300

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

TO ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY HERE!

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Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

CLASSIFICATIONS

Household Appliances

1000-1430

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To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

PORTABLE electric heater w/remote and thermometer control, in oak cabinet on casters 15 1/2”w x 18”d x 15”h $150 403-314-2026

Household Furnishings

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COUCH/Sofa bed, from Leons, clean in exc. cond. $150.

3 WOOL ACCENT CARPETS, clean, $50 for all 3.

403-352-8811 LOOKER OFFICE FURNITURE ANNUAL GARAGE SALE ON NOW TILL OCT. 26!

Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 6 pm

Workstations, desks, task chairs, guest chairs, dividing panels, file cabinets and more!!

To deliver 1 day a week in OLDS

BLOWOUT PRICES!!!!

WEEKEND dispatchers req’d. immediately.

Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written communication skills. Fax resume to 403-346-0295

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

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

1810

Pets & Supplies

1840

Dogs

4+1 bdrm, 3 bath, 3 appls, 2200 sq/ft, bsmt, fireplaces, AFFORDABLE deck, fenced yard, $1595 Homestead Firewood + util, $1550 SD, N/S, Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split dog ok w/fee Avail now 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 ~ PM 540 ~ 2018 - 18 Ave. 403-340-0065 ext 412 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, KITTENS to give away Sim Mgmt & Realty Poplar. Can deliver www.simproperties.ca 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 403-304-0126

#3 - 5015-48 St. Red Deer (next to CNIB and across from Original Joes)

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

1790

Piano & Organs

MCCLEARY FRIDGE, 4’x2’, $175. 403-314-0804

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

We are currently recruiting for a

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LANCASTER AREA

1760

Misc. for Sale

Please call 403-346-8827† for more information.

LOVE SEAT, good cond. $100 2 BAR STOOLS, $40 ea.

30” x 48” WHITE WOODEN TABLE. STANDING LAMP, $10.

403-346-2346 PHONE gossip bench solid oak $175 403-314-2026 ROUND 40” Mable table & 4 chairs, exc. cond. $200.

403-352-8811

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

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

Cleaning

1070

HOUSE CLEANER Honest, reliable, exp.

3.5 hr/jobs. General residential 403-598-1906 VINYL SIDING CLEANING Eaves Trough Cleaned, Windows Cleaned. Pckg.

Pricing. 403-506-4822

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 CARPENTERS and laborers with 2 - 5 yrs. exp. in farm buildings. Call Tony 403-318-6406

CONCRETE!

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

Eavestroughing

1130

Massage Therapy

1280

EVESTROUGH / WINDOW CLEANING. 403-506-4822

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its BEST! Escorts 403-986-6686 Come in and see LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car why we are the talk of the town.

Handyman www.viimassage.biz

1165

Services

1200

ATT’N: Looking for a new sidewalk, help on small jobs around the house, such as small tree cutting, landscaping, painting or flooring?

Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

Misc.

Services

1290

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

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELPING HANDS Home Support Ltd. for SENIORS. Companionship, cleaning, cooking - in home, in facility.

We are BETTER for CHEAPER! Call 403-346-7777

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

1280

Executive Touch Massage (newly reno’d)

Painters/ Decorators

Window Cleaning

1420

WINDOW CLEANING. Outside / Inside / Both.

403-506-4822 Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346

UNWANTED Yard & House Items - Will haul to land fill. Call 403-896-2108

1300

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Moving & Storage

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Yard Care

1430

RESIDENTIAL SNOW CLEARING. Affordable monthly contracts.

403-352-4034

SECOND 2 NONE Fall cleanup, eavestrough, hedges, odd jobs, etc.

403-302-7778

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3060

Suites

MORRISROE MANOR

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3090

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FULLY FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT

$475/mo, phone, cable & all util incl, Avail now ~PM 572~ 3610 - 42 Ave ~ 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca FURNISHED Bdrm. $500 incl. utils. 403-342-4604 VANIER WOODS 1 bdrm. $490/mo. + DD 403-588-6268 after 6 pm.

Warehouse Space

3140

Great for retirement. 2 bdrm., 2 Bath 1/2 duplex in Olds.

Attached garage. $239,900. 403-507-0028

Acreage with art studio awaiting your imagination.

3.09 acres of lush trees and 2 homes. $549,900

4020

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com LOOKING for a shop and a Home? Benalto home on 175’ x 200’ lot, 928 sq. ft. 2 bdrm. apt. above & triple 1204 sq. ft. garage w/under flr. heating, bathroom & LED lighting throughout. Will be ready 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.

403-721-2050 eves.

Spec homes. 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath. Ready for you to choose your flooring & colours. 403-588-8820

Locally owned and family operated

104x353 lot in the heart of Sylvan Lake. Excellent location for future

Pine Lake acreage! 4 bdrm., 3 bath, attached garage.

Lake view. $329,900.

403-318-4448

Storage Space

3160

WOODLEA

single garage, storage only, $140/mo, Avail now ~ PM 480~ 5712 - 45 Ave~ 403-340-0065 ext 412 Sim Mgmt & Realty www.simproperties.ca

3190

Mobile Lot

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

NEW PARK

Phase III MacKenzie Ranch, Lacombe $450 per pad rent.

Also spec model for sale. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. Under $100,000 403-588-8820

Houses For Sale

5240

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Buffalo Lake. 3/4 acre with lake views, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. $334,900. 403-741-6190

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5040

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3150

SINGLE GARAGE IN FAIRVIEW

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New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

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400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

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CLEAN and ready to move into 30x80 warehouse bay with large yard for lease in great location. Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

SCRAP metal and cars, trades 403-304-7585

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Houses For Sale

5200 CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

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

Misc.

Automotive

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

Rooms For Rent

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

ONLY ONE! RISER HOMES

New 2300 sq.ft. developed 4 Level Split 4 bdrms., 3 bath, walk-out.

In McKay Ranch in new Blackfalds.

A MUST SEE! W/ ROOM FOR THE GROWING FAMILY. $340,000.

Incl. legal fees, GST, appls., front sod & tree.

Lloyd 403-391-9294

Deck off kitchen. $269,900 Fully finished 5 bdrm, 3 bath on a quiet close with an amazing backyard view.

Farms/ Land

4070

2008 BMW X5 4.8i AWD, pana-roof, lthr., $36,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

1/4 SE24-40-24-W4 $4000 oil revenue. 1/2 mile from #12 Hwy. Power & water. 403-396-2925

4090

Manufactured Homes

2007 LAND ROVER Range Rover supercharged, 4X4, nav., sunroof, lthr., $33,888 348-8788, Sport & Import 2006 TUSCON V6 fwd, orig. owner, ONLY 23,700 kms, $11,100 SOLD

$374,900 Mobile on own lot, nicely landscaped. Quiet crescent

INNISFAIL mobile. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Fireplace. Lrg rented RECENT UPGRADES: lot. $49,500. Help-U-Sell IT SPARKLES! $294,900 RD 403-342-7355 48 Gillespie Crescent Great for a growing family, well maintained, new paint.

MUST SELL $149,900. 403-347-5955 4 good size bdrms., lg.

By Owner.

Brand new Penhold bi-level. Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225 family room, & paved 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Fireplace. driveway.

QUICK POSSESSION! Margaret Comeau RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Central Property Alberta 403-391-3399

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69,885 km. Fully loaded 4 bdrm., 2 bath in Bentley. including NAV and DVD. Open concept oak kitchen.

SOLD Beautifully landscaped. $210,000. 403-877-5052 33,175 SQ. FT. manufacturing bldg. on 5.8 Acres for $1.4 Million. Heavy HELP-U-SELL P o w e r, 1 0 To n c r a n e , OF RED DEER oversized loading doors, & large graveled storage yard. 45 mins outside of Calgary in Linden, AB. Call Condos/ Colliers International, Evan 2003 DODGE Durango SLT Truman (403) 215-7252.

Townhouses Plus, 4X4, $9888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

4040

1292 sq. ft.. 2 Storey Half Duplexes with Front Attached Garages

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Kyle, 403-588-2550

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1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Lots For Sale

4160

LARGE LOTS

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- 3 Spacious Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths - Bright Open Concept on Main Level - Upper Level Laundry Room - Basement with 9ft. Ceilings Open for development - 24 x 20 Garage

10 Greenway Street $443, $452 + GST NOT YOUR ORDINARY MODIFIED BI-LEVEL! - Vaulted Ceilings throughout Main level - Big Bright Windows - Master Bedroom over the Garage with Walk-in Closet and Ensuite - Stainless Steel Appliance Package Included - 24 x 24 Garage

Fantastic 3rd floor end unit condo. 2 bdrm. 2 bath.

Walk in closet & 4 piece ensuite. $224,900.

180 Timberstone Way $309,000 Great Starter Home!

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- Fully Landscaped with Sod and Fencing - Open Concept BI-Level with 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath - Basement Potential for 2 Additional Bedrooms and Bathroom

14D 32 Daines Ave. $247,500 Villa-Like Condo!!

- 1200 sq. ft. with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths - In-Suite Laundry Room (Washer and Dryer Included) - Built-In Vac - Corner Gas Fireplace - Attached Single Garage

Acreages

APPROX. 30 acres. 20 min. to Lacombe. 1/2 mile off Hwy 12. Creek & exc. building site. 403-396-2925

- All Appliances Included

For details call:

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2 Cedar Cres., Blackfalds $283,500 MAKE THIS YOUR NEW HOME! - Large Entry with Closet - Open Concept - Great for entertaining - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath - Upgraded Kitchen with Pantry

4050

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

2003 BMW X5 Sport, 4.41 187,000 kms. $12,000.

403-304-0379

HUNTERS SPECIAL 1991 Chev Blazer, 4 spd., hubs, winch $5888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

Trucks

5050

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

2008 BMW 328 xi sunroof, lthr., 66,382 kms., $25,888 348-8788 Sport & Import 2005 CRYSLER Sebring 93,500 kms. $5500.

2004 Mustang Convertible 92,000 kms., $8500.

Both in exc. cond.

403-346-2626 2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040 1997 GRAND AM, V6 4 dr.

Red, low kms. Must be seen. Asking $1600.

403-352-7323 -1997 DODGE Neon, 2 dr., black, 2L, 4 cyl., standard, some damage on drivers side. Offers.

-1999 Saturn car, 4 dr., green, 1.9L, 4 cyl., standard, has tow pkg for behind motorhome. Asking $750 obo. 403-542-2471

314-4300

2006 LAND ROVER Sport HSE AWD, lthr., sunroof, $25,888 7652 Gaetz Ave., Sport & Import

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Power equipped, side steps, tonneau cover. Very well kept truck, must be seen.

Call Dean at 403-347-2797

Boats & Marine

5160

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.

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

H.D. BATTERY CHARGER on wheels. $75.

403-314-0804

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

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