Red Deer Advocate, November 14, 2013

Red Deer 1913 — 2013 Create Celebrate Commemorate

LUMINARY Booze, drugs, hookers Former staffers shed light on Toronto mayor’s behaviour

A5

Booker winner Eleanor Catton lands Governor-General’s Award for novel

PAGE C3

Red Deer Advocate THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

www.reddeeradvocate.com

Your trusted local news authority

Minister sorry for growth boards fiasco

FREQUENT FLYER

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Lucas LaGrange catches air as he flies down the sledding hill at Clearview in Red Deer Wednesday. Lucas along with his brother Evan and friends Colby and Josh Lawrence repeatedly hit a small bump on the hill to get airborne if only briefly.

Filipino community rallies around devastated homeland

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer’s Filipino community is reaching out to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

Jane Compton, president of the Philippine Canadian Association of Red Deer and District, said they are devastated and want to do their part to help their countrymen.

In one of the worst recorded storms to ever hit the Philippines, the category-five storm ripped through the central region of the country on Friday, killing thousands and ravaging the islands.

“It is really devastating for every-

LOOTERS, BOTTLENECKS COMPLICATE AID EFFORTS A7 one, especially for the people who have relatives back home and they don’t know what happened to them,” said Compton. “Everybody is sitting, waiting to hear.”

Compton heard from her cousins who live near Iloilo in the Visayas region on Monday. They sent her a text message letting her know they were fine and were cleaning up the damage from the flooding and wind.

The local association is donating $5,000 and also placing collection boxes at organizations and stores throughout Red Deer. The donations will be sent to the Philippines through the

Red Cross and other organizations like Shelter Box. Sonny Padilla, owner of the Kali Academy of Martial Arts Inc. in Red Deer, is offering two hours of self-defence for women in exchange for a donation to Red Cross. The sessions are available from Nov. 24 to Dec. 7. Call 403-343-3350 for more information.

Padilla said watching the images of the devastation on television and the newspapers is heart breaking.

The Sacred Heart Catholic Church (at 5508 48A Ave.), where a large majority of the parish is Filipino, is also taking donations to be sent to the Philippines through charity organizations.

Please see AID on Page A2

EDMONTON — Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths has apologized publicly to rural politicians for the fiasco around his bill to reorganize regional planning.

“There has been so much misinformation about Bill 28, and I take full responsibility for that,” Griffiths said Wednesday in a speech to the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties.

“I owe all of you an apology for not communicating well enough what our intentions were.

“I let it get away from me.”

Griffiths made the comments two weeks after he put the brakes on the bill, announcing it would not proceed without further consultation from municipal and county leaders.

The bill, the Modernizing Regional Governance Act, is designed to set up new growth boards to address the shared needs of municipalities and districts clustered close together.

Opposition parties, however, have labelled it a naked power grab by the province. The bill gives Premier Alison Redford’s cabinet the power to set up the boards, decide the boundaries, pick the mandates, select the board members and sign off on all decisions.

The bill also directs that elected leaders who don’t follow the wishes of the boards and submit all requested paperwork can be fined or jailed up to a year.

Please see APOLOGY on Page A2

Surgery delays prompt painter to seek help elsewhere

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF A Calgary painter is back in his home city after giving up his quest to get foot surgery in Red Deer after an agonizing wait of over a week.

Leon LeGrand has been dealing with “obliterated” heels since Nov. 4, when he fell from a nine-metre ladder sitting atop scaffolding. He was working on a house-painting contract in Red Deer.

The 37-year-old landed on his feet, the impact breaking his heel bones and leaving him with compound fractures.

He was hurried to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and underwent surgery to stem the bleeding from his left foot and have three screws and two pins put in place. Surgery on his right foot and a follow-up on his left were supposed to happen the next day, but LeGrand is now in a Calgary hospital bed after never having his name called while in Red Deer.

“They’ve got more space down here, so hopefully they can get me in the (operating room) a bit quicker,” said LeGrand.

LeGrand said he was regularly told in the mornings by hospital staff in Red Deer that he was high on the list for surgery, but that he would inevi-

WEATHER Clearing. High 3. Low -7.

FORECAST ON A2

HEALTH CARE tably get bumped down when more urgent cases came in. Each time he was scheduled for surgery he had to fast during the day and ingest lower amounts of painkillers in anticipation of the procedure.

“Everybody’s doing their jobs, it’s just limited resources, right? You could see how frustrating it was for the nurses and the doctors. They’d come back in later and say ‘There was a Csection’ or ‘There was a trauma.’ Then the nurse at the end of the day has to come in and tell me it’s cancelled.

“Everybody’s trying to do their best.

It’s just in the richest province, especially a place like Red Deer, because it services so many different areas, I can’t believe that the resources are that limited,” said LeGrand.

After LeGrand’s girlfriend and business partner shared the couple’s story with the Calgary Sun on Tuesday and called hospitals in Calgary to inquire about surgical capacity there, a transfer was arranged for LeGrand, a father of six, to wait for surgery in Calgary.

He said he believes the only reason the transfer request came through was because his girlfriend started to “make a stink about it.”

Contributed photo

Please see SURGERY on Page A2

INDEX Four sections Alberta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . C5,C6 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5,A6 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . D1-D3 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5-B8

Leon LeGrand sits in his hospital bed in Red Deer while waiting for surgery.

Bleackley added to Super Series game Red Deer Rebels forward Conner Bleackley has been added to the Team WHL roster for the game on Nov. 27 at the Centrium.

Story on PAGE B5

PLEASE

RECYCLE

A2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Power line proposal raises fears, questions

CAREER DAY

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Rick Tams would like to start building his new home in Red Deer County — except AltaLink wants to put a new power line “right through where the house would go.”

Tams, one of 35 Central Albertans who attended an Alberta Utilities Commission information session in Red Deer on Wednesday evening, said he feels his life is on hold since his county building permit is right on AltaLink’s preferred route for a new power line, southeast of Innisfail.

“If I started building our home, can AltaLink come along and make us move it?” he asked a lawyer for the AUC who was outlining how area residents can become intervenors in AltaLink’s application process.

The electrical provider is applying to the AUC for approval to build substations near Ponoka, Innisfail, and Didsbury, as well as about 35 km of lines in those areas.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Sheldon Arends of the Calgary recruiting office of the RCMP speaks to Hunting Hills High School students during an afternoon Career Day at the school on Wednesday. During morning sessions, students participated in three of about 40 career sessions offered by people in the community who volunteered to talk about what a career in their field entails. After morning career session, students had the chance to talk with representatives from educational facilities from across Canada.

STORIES FROM PAGE A1

APOLOGY: Joining a growth board is optional The key concern for municipal leaders is whether municipalities and districts can be ordered to join the growth boards under Bill 28 or have the option to opt out.

Critics say the bill makes it mandatory. The government says it’s optional.

Griffiths said regardless the revised bill will make it clear that joining a growth board is optional.

That announcement didn’t go over as expected.

“We’re going to make changes that will make it explicit that it is your instigation and your desire to form the (growth) board, not mine,” said Griffiths.

The line was met with dead silence from the hundreds of members in the room.

“I thought you guys would be happy about that,” said Griffiths.

More silence.

“I’ll say it one more time. We’re going to explicitly say in the bill that it’s voluntary and it’s your initiative not mine. So it will be a tool you’ll get to use if you want.”

This time there was a smattering of applause.

Griffiths also promised that while it was never the government’s intention to put elected local leaders behind bars, that clause will be struck from the revised bill.

“Nobody wants to put you in jail. Especially me,” said Griffiths, trying to lighten the mood with a little humour.

“That means I (would) have to help with your job, and I don’t have enough hours in the day.”

Nobody laughed.

After the speech, Bob Barss, the president of the AAMDC, said they haven’t lost faith in Griffiths, but said his group wants to see the changes to Bill 28 in black and white before endorsing the legislation.

“I wouldn’t say there’s a trust issue,” said Barss. “(But) it’s too soon to start cheering about what we’ve been told.”

Wildrose critic Joe Anglin said, “I’m glad he apologized, but there was no misinformation out there.

Really what he’s done is actually acknowledge the information was correct.

“Hopefully when he presents the bill again, he

LOTTERIES

WEDNESDAY Lotto 649: 3, 8, 15, 17, 29, 33, Bonus 10

corrects all these provisions that we had major concerns about.”

It has been a confusing legislature journey for Bill 28.

It was introduced on the night of Oct. 29 and immediately fast-tracked. Thirty hours later it passed second reading, after government members worked to almost 2 a.m. to get it through.

Griffiths said at the time he had not consulted with municipal politicians and didn’t plan to because the bill was a housekeeping matter, simply putting into law for the province regulations already being used for planning in the Edmonton region.

However, as criticism mounted, Griffiths put the bill on hold on Oct. 31, now saying that since it was before the house, it was a good time to consult with stakeholders.

He also acknowledged the bill was more that housekeeping, saying it was a chance to get a handle on growth pressures in a rapidly growing province.

On Wednesday, Griffiths denied the bill was being rammed through the legislature prior to it being halted. He also added a new twist on the consultation, now saying the government had planned to consult all along.

AID: Fundraiser buffet on Nov. 23 Residents are also organizing a fundraising Filipino buffet on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hub on Ross Street. For more information, call 403340-4869.

Prodie Padios said his home country has not recovered from the aftermath of a recent earthquake and now must deal with the typhoon.

“Our hearts are breaking and overwhelmingly devastated,” said Padios. “All we have to do here abroad is to seek help from each other. The Filipino community here in Red Deer is doing something to help our Kababayan (fellow Filipinos).”

An estimated 2,000 Filipinos live in Red Deer and about 60,000 in Alberta.

The Canadian government has pledged $5 million in relief and offered to match Canadians’ donations dollar for dollar until Dec. 9.

Canadians who want to donate through the Red Cross can do so via www.redcross.ca and designate Typhoon Haiyan. Donate $5 by texting “red cross” at 30333.

Donations can also be made to Development and

Western 649: 16, 17, 19, 29, 33, 35, Bonus 37 Extra: 6400663

Pick 3: 425 Numbers are unofficial.

WEATHER LOCAL TODAY

TONIGHT

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

HIGH 3

LOW -7

HIGH 0

HIGH -9

HIGH -7

Clearing.

30% chance of flurries.

60% chance of flurries.

60% chance of flurries. Low -12.

30% chance of flurries. Low -15.

REGIONAL OUTLOOK Calgary: today, sunny. High 5. Low -3.

Olds, Sundre: today, mainly sunny. High 6.

Low -7.

Rocky, Nordegg: today, sunny. High 4.

Low -7.

Banff: today, mainly sunny. High 2. Low -5.

Jasper: today, increasing cloudiness.

High 3. Low -2.

FORT MCMURRAY

Edmonton: today, mainly cloudy. High 2.

Low -2.

Fort McMurray: today, flurries. High 0.

Low -2.

WINDCHILL/SUNLIGHT

0/-2

While unable to comment on the specific case, Kerry Bales, Alberta Health Services Central Zone senior vice-president, said surgical demand varies from day to day and there are times when less urgent cases have to be rescheduled.

“Anytime there are emergency cases, people are prioritized based on medical need and there are times when somebody may expect that they’re going to have a surgery at a certain time and something emergent may come up and it may cause a delay or a need to reschedule that other procedure,” said Bales.

He said if surgeries cannot be provided locally “within a window that would be considered medically necessary,” alternate arrangements will be made

by AHS in consultation with patients.

Last week, Red Deer orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bryce Henderson told the Advocate that more operating rooms for emergency and elective surgeries are needed in Red Deer. The doctor was involved in LeGrand’s case, receiving praise from the patient for being forthright and honest about the frustrating wait.

LeGrand lived in Red Deer from the early 1980s to early ’90s, and said he was surprised the local hospital is not much larger than it was then, considering all the growth in the city and region.

Bales said there has been plenty of development at the hospital over the years, and AHS is always planning for the future needs of patients. He said patients can be assured that they will receive prompt emergency service at Red Deer’s hospital.

The Wildrose opposition issued a release on Wednesday called LeGrand’s plight “sickening” and an example of “a centralized bureaucracy that remains out of touch.” Last month, the party criticized rising emergency room wait times at the Red Deer hospital.

LeGrand has been told he could be walking again in three months and back to work in six. He said he feels lucky to have landed on his feet.

“If I had landed any other way, I’d probably be paralyzed or with a lot more damage than there was,” he said. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

MASSIVE CLEAROUT ON NOW!

2013 Silverado Reg. Cab 2WD Stk.# 30449 WAS $29,715

NOW $19,995

GRANDE PRAIRIE

1/0

EDMONTON

2/-2 JASPER

3/-2

RED DEER

3/-7

SAVE

9,270

$

*

BANFF

2/-5 Windchill/frostbite risk: Low Low: Low risk Moderate: 30 minutes exposure High -5 to 10 minutes: High risk in 5 to 10 minutes High -2 to 5 minutes: High risk in 2 to 5 minutes Extreme: High risk in 2 minutes Sunset tonight: 4:44 p.m.

Sunrise Friday: 7:57 a.m.

SURGERY: Demand varies from day to day

TONIGHT’S HIGHS/LOWS

Lethbridge: today, sun and cloud. High 10. Low 0.

Grande Prairie: today, chance of showers. High 1. Low 0.

Peace at 1-888-664-3387 or online at www.devp.org. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

CALGARY

5/-3

LETHBRIDGE

10/0

3110 GAETZ AVE., RED DEER

LOCAL 403-347-3301 TOLL FREE 1-800-661-0995

www.pikewheaton.com *All rebates to dealer, includes Double Truck Bucks

49945K16

Please see ALTALINK on Page A3

ALBERTA

A3

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Province won’t appeal oilsands ruling

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta won’t appeal a court ruling that was highly critical of the province for preventing environmental groups from voicing concerns about an oilsands project.

Last month a judge threw out a decision by a government official who refused to allow the Oil Sands Environmental Coalition to speak at a review into the proposed Southern Pacific Resource Corp. mine near Fort McMurray.

The judge ruled the decision was biased because a government memo

stated the coalition should be denied after it had been publicly critical of the oilsands.

Alberta Environment Minister Diana McQueen said Wednesday the coalition is welcome to apply again to be heard at a regulatory review of the project.

She would not say if the new application would be approved.

“It is important that all directly affected Albertans share their environmental concerns with us on industry projects,” McQueen said.

“Moving forward, we will continue to ensure that each and every potential statement of concern is reviewed on its

own merits.”

Simon Dyer of the Pembina Institute, one of two organizations that make up the coalition, welcomed the government’s decision not to appeal.

He said the coalition will resubmit its application to have a regulatory review hear its concerns about the mine, including how it would affect dwindling numbers of woodland caribou and the amount of fresh water it would use.

Dyer said the real test of whether the government has learned from the court ruling will be how it deals with the new application.

“We are pleased that the govern-

ment has acknowledged that it needs to follow the law but disappointed the government hasn’t apologized or admitted it made a mistake,” he said.

“We will wait and see. We look forward to the government accepting our new statement of concern. We think there are legitimate issues we want to put on the public record.”

The coalition had routinely been given standing before, but this time was rejected on the grounds it was not directly affected by the project. The group has a licence to occupy land for recreational purposes downstream of the mine site.

Convicted killer sentenced to life again

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A convicted killer has received a second life sentence for escaping while on a prison day pass and taking several people hostage in Alberta.

William Bicknell, who is 45, was first sentenced to life in prison in 2003 for the beating death of a British Columbia woman.

He was granted an escorted pass in 2011 from the minimum-security section of Drumheller Institution to visit

his sister in Edmonton.

On the ride back, he pulled a knife on the lone guard who was driving and, over the next 10 days, held the guard and three other people hostage in their homes at various times.

Bicknell was taken back into custody after a dramatic car chase and shootout with RCMP during which he was shot twice in the head.

Justice Eric Macklin recommended that Bicknell have no chance for parole for 8 ½ years.

Crown prosecutor Orest Yereniuk said the sentence sends a message to would-be criminals in Alberta.

“The fact that a life sentence was imposed for home invasions, b and e’s and armed robberies and escaping lawful custodies and shooting at police officers just shows that in Alberta we believe in our safe communities and when you commit these types of egregious offences in Alberta, life is a potential sentence for you,” Yereniuk said outside court.

On Tuesday, Bicknell pleaded guilty to 14 charges, including unlawful confinement, escaping lawful custody, robbery and weapons offences.

Court heard that he didn’t hurt his captives, but along the way collected

an arsenal of guns and ammunition.

Yereniuk praised police for how they handled Bicknell.

“It’s one thing in Depot to be trained, but when you get into a firefight and a gunfight as happened here, disabling vehicles, an HK semi-automatic rifle being shot at you, you’re overpowered by these firearms — they did an exemplary job to preserve our safe communities.”

Bicknell is now being held in solitary confinement in a Quebec prison.

His sister, Sandra Lynn Myshak, has been charged with aiding in her brother’s escape. She has yet to go to trial.

Lacombe to borrow $4.7M to develop industrial lots

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Lacombe city council is poised to borrow $4.7 million to develop muchneeded industrial lots.

Council gave first reading on Tuesday to a borrowing bylaw for the second phase of the Len Thompson Industrial Park on the city’s east side.

The city bought 33 acres last year to provided 14 industrial lots. As well, 10

STORY FROM PAGE A2

ALTALINK: Deadline is Nov. 18

acres was put aside to allow the city to consolidate all of its public works facilities on one site.

Mayor Steve Christie said the industrial park is much needed.

“We’re definitely out of commercial and light industrial land,” said Christie on Wednesday.

Construction is expected to start in the spring with the first lots available in late spring or summer.

Initially, the city hoped to begin developing and servicing the site earlier

this year. But when tenders came in higher than expected, the city opted to delay and re-tender.

New tenders came in lower, but were still higher than original estimates requiring the city to increase its borrowing to $4.7 million from $4.1 million. The amortization period is a maximum of 15 years.

The total cost of developing the industrial site is estimated at $5.2 million, which includes a $218,350 donation and $330,000 drawn from the city’s

land reserve.

The city will get much of its money back as lots — which are expected to sell for an average price of around $250,000 per acre — are sold.

However, the cost of developing the public works yards will be tax supported. The city paid about $1.8 million for the 10 acres.

Council is expected to give the bylaw second and third reading on Dec. 9. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Right now, water seeps from his property onto lower land that a neighbour recently sold to AltaLink for the proposed substation site. Harvey is worried AltaLink will build up the area under the substation, reversing drainage onto his land. If this happens, he fears contaminated run-off could affect his water table.

Ruth is upset the proposed project caused her daughter to move off their formerly joint property because she feared the health effects on her children. “It’s hard not seeing my grandchildren every day.”

Neighbour Kim Thompson, also worries about the possible health effects of the substation, since she could be living only 800 metres from it. Thompson said a McGill University study drew links between exposure to electromagnetic fields and higher childhood cancer rates, as well as cases of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

“To me it’s unbelievable, but AltaLink does not recognize any environmental or health effects, or (a drop in) land values,” said Thompson, who would like to see such projects in the middle of unpopulated areas.

Several residents who have had previous dealings with AltaLink said the company was not responsive to their concerns. But Trudy Skjonsberg, who lives on an acreage near Red Deer’s Heritage Ranch, said AltaLink did listen to her worries about a proposed line going right over her house, and instead chose a preferred route that would jog around it. “AltaLink has listened to us so far,” she said.

Although some people felt the proj-

ect’s approval would be a foregone conclusion, Charest pledged that the AUC will listen to public concerns in

“an open, transparent process.” lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

As well, there’s a 71-km line overhaul proposed from Benalto, to the edge of Red Deer’s West Park neighbourhood, to Nova Chemicals at Joffre.

AUC lawyer Shari Boyd couldn’t answer Tams’ question. But she encouraged him to list his concerns in his submission so they can be considered during the application process.

Area residents have until Nov. 18 to submit their arguments against the proposed projects — although Boyd indicated later mailed-in submissions will still be considered after some residents complained about the short time line.

Although AltaLink indicated it would like to start construction by June, the AUC does not promise wrapping up by then. “This is very early in the process,” said spokesperson Lorena Charest, who would only say a decision on AltaLink’s applications would likely come sometime in 2014.

Central Albertans who submit concerns to the AUC could make presentations at AltaLink’s hearings, calling upon experts to make their cases.

Many who attended the information session at the Sheraton Hotel expressed worries about the effect the power line and substation projects would have on property values, health and the environment.

Harvey and Ruth Lind said they built their home southeast of Innisfail 35 years ago because of the “fantastic” view.

Page 25, please note the offers should They could be looking out at a 20-acre electrical read “Save $40 on ALL *Imaginarium substation if AltaLink’s current proposal is acTable & Chair Sets” and “Save $40 on ALL cepted by the AUC. “It will be multi-tower *Imaginarium Organizers”. piles of scrap iron, 70, 80 feet in the air,” said We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Harvey, who is also concerned about drainage.

Toys “R” Us Flyer November 8th-21st, 2013

DRYER

CORRECTION NOTICE

• 6.5 cu.ft.

• 11 cycles • Wrinkle prevent option

229

$

Only 17 Available

We’ve cooked up something new!

Join us as Celebrity Chefs

Massimo Capra & Michael Bonacini design and demonstrate prep of our fabulous Gala meal!

Spicing things up even more, you and your guests may have a chance to cook with the chefs onstage!

Friday, January 17, 2014 Sheraton Hotel Tickets $200 Tickets available at www.reddeerhospice.com or call 403-309-4344

2823 Bremner Ave., Red Deer Ph. 403-342-0900

49522K14

Then kick up your heels to

4xCCMA nominated Jo Hikk!

47675K7-14

Gala 2014

47693K14

TOYS“R”US

COMMENT

A4

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Less than advertised PROJECTED SURPLUS COULD GET TORIES RE-ELECTED BUT LIKELY WON’T IMPROVE OUR LIVES Of course Jim Flaherty’s mid-year budget report is as much a political document as it is a financial one. When the news is generally good, when has it ever been otherwise?

That doesn’t mean you should discount what Canada’s finance minister said when he made his update in front of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.

But neither does it mean the GREG federal budget NEIMAN is actually on track for a budget surplus in time for the 2015 federal election.

An election, by the way, for which Flaherty announced his intention to run.

After all, as the Opposition NDP were quick to remind us, last year’s updates were inaccurate to the outcome by a full one-third.

Rather, let’s take it as read that Finance Minister Flaherty and Prime Minister Stephen Harper actually believe they can deliver a real cash surplus in 2015, which they will use to buy votes in that year’s federal election.

INSIGHT

So instead of carping on the methods — which the NDP and Liberals have done — I’d rather carp about the plan.

Let’s just quickly dispense with the methods by which Flaherty promises that this year’s $17.9-billion deficit will become a $3.7-billion surplus in just two years. With an economy growing at best by an average 2.5 per cent over the next 36 months, you don’t get there without cooking the books.

The Liberal party knows this quite well. A whole whack of that number will come from overcharging on EI premiums. In fact, employment insurance (which is actually more of a tax-andspend program than insurance plan) provided the billions that Liberal Paul Martin needed for his miracle surplus budgets, back in the Chretien days.

But even with a goldmine like EI, you don’t create a $22-billion turnaround in two years. A freeze on federal hiring (eliminating more than 20,000 well-paid jobs) and selling a few government-owned assets — like shares in General Motors and a couple of coal mining properties — won’t get you there, either.

Flaherty must really be counting on major job growth over the next two years to provide income tax and GST revenues to make up the balance. Well, maybe he’ll be right. Maybe we’ll build a couple big pipelines or something.

But I’d rather think about what Canadians would rather think about,

such as: what’s he going to do with the money?

Family income-splitting seems to be Priority One for the Tories right now.

The question is frequently asked: why should a family (with children under 18) where one spouse earns $65,000 and the other $35,000 pay more income taxes than a family where both earn $50,000?

That’s the sort of thing income-splitting is proposed to cure. It’s estimated that engaging this plan would put $2.7 billion more after-tax dollars into the hands of Canadian families a year.

Kids are expensive, you know, and the money would surely help.

Personally, I don’t believe a word of it. Unless the government caps the plan severely, income-splitting looks more designed to buy the votes of families where one member earns $100,000 a year, so the other can stay home and look after the kids.

On the face of it, that’s not such a bad idea. It’s just not good public policy. In this scenario, income-splitting will mostly end up allowing rich families to simply buy a bigger house.

About 28 per cent of Canada’s children live in single-parent families.

Very few of these single wage-earners make $100,000 a year. Quite the opposite — they earn far less than the median family income and they get no break from income splitting.

If we’re going to spend $2.7 billion making life better for families with

children, why not build a national child-care plan? Sorry, not on the priority list.

Doubling the levels of allowable savings into a Tax Free Savings Plan is a good incentive for people who already know how to save, but again, the benefits will not go to the highlyindebted middle class.

The cost of this is only $600 million a year, so it’s a pretty minor interference in the economy. But it’s a heck of an election plank, so this is a no-brainer.

Nowhere is there anything for unemployed and underemployed young workers. Flaherty is counting on that 2.5 per cent growth curve to solve that for him. Nor is there even a nod to growing income inequality. The 90 per cent must not vote.

In sum, Flaherty’s announcement adds up to much less than advertised.

The revenue growth curve looks pretty unlikely, and the spending cuts aren’t enough to make a $22-billion difference in two years. Worse, the feelgood pre-election goodies don’t do all that much for most of us.

Any good news is appreciated, but did you expect something really astounding?

Nope, just something astounding enough to get the government re-elected.

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

Advocate letters policy The Advocate welcomes letters on public issues from readers. Letters must be signed with the writer’s first and last name, plus address and phone number. Pen names may not be used. Letters will be published with the writer’s name. Addresses and phone numbers won’t be published. Letters should be brief and deal with a single topic; try to keep them under 300 words.

The Advocate will not interfere with the free expression of opinion on public issues submitted by readers, but reserves the right to refuse publication and to edit all letters for public interest, length, clarity, legality, personal abuse or good taste. The Advocate will not publish statements that indicate unlawful discrimination or intent to discriminate against a person or class of persons, or are likely to expose people to hatred or contempt because of race, colour, religious beliefs, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, source of income, marital status, family status or sexual orientation.

To ensure that single issues and select authors do not dominate Letters to the Editor, no author will be published more than once a month except in extraordinary circumstances.

Due to the volume of letters we receive, some submissions may not be published.

Mail submissions or drop them off to Letters to the Editor, Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., T4R 1M9; fax us at 341-6560, or e-mail to editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

Targeting health system super users

BY RYAN MIELI SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Just five people were responsible for visiting Saskatchewan emergency rooms over 500 times in the last year. And one patient alone is said to have required over $1 million in health services. And a report last summer showed that just 20 individuals in Saskatoon were costing a total of $2 million per year in health and social services.

With a third of Saskatchewan’s health expenditures going to serve just one per cent of patients, it’s no wonder the government is proposing a different approach to providing health services.

Saskatchewan is not alone in this concern. Provinces and regions across the country are sitting up and taking notice too. Tightening health budgets across the country are leading people to take a different look at just where health-care dollars are flowing.

The term health-care super utilizers, or super users, was first coined by Dr. Jeff Brenner of Camden, N.J., to describe individuals who, despite very high levels of health intervention and expense, are still suffering from very ill health. His work also outlines the existence of medical hot spots — specific areas in a community that often incur the highest health bills.

The proposal from the Saskatchewan government to focus on medical hot spots and health-care superutilizers opens a fascinating dialogue about how we

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER Published at 2950 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 1M9

by The Red Deer Advocate Ltd. Canadian Publications Agreement #336602 Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Fred Gorman Publisher John Stewart Managing editor Richard Smalley Advertising director

could re-imagine health care to be more effective, more equitable and cost less across the country.

Surely there must be a way to help those most in need that is more effective and less expensive.

Some of the answers may come from innovative models developed elsewhere. Brenner and others have used regular interdisciplinary team huddles, community-engaged outreach workers, and other creative means of adjusting the rigid world of healthcare delivery to meet the complex and chaotic needs of patients. There is, indeed, much we can learn from these successes, but before we import too much from afar, we have some success stories of our own too, including from my neighbourhood on the west side of Saskatoon.

In an interview on medical hot spots on an episode of CBC’s Black Coat White Art that described this area of Saskatoon as exactly such a hot spot, Brenner referred to two local initiatives — Station 20 West and SWITCH — as “disruptive change,” the sort of delivery system game-changers required to address persistent, complex problems.

SWITCH, the Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health, is a student-run, interdisciplinary, clinic operating in inner city Saskatoon. For years, SWITCH and its host, the West Side Community Clinic, have been taking a full-service, low-threshold approach to decrease barriers to health care and reach out to the hardest-to-serve patients. Station 20 West, a facility that includes a grocery store, housing co-operative, university outreach centre and more all in one location, moves beyond health care to fo-

Scott Williamson Pre-press supervisor

403-314-4337 Website: www.reddeeradvocate.com

Main switchboard 403-343-2400 Delivery/Circulation 403-314-4300

Advertising Main number: 403-314-4343 Fax: 403-342-4051 E-mail: advertising@reddeeradvocate.com Classified ads: 403-309-3300 Classified e-mail: classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

News News tips 403-314-4333 Sports line 403-343-2244 News fax 403-341-6560 E-mail: editorial@reddeeradvocate.com John Stewart, managing editor 403-314-4328 Carolyn Martindale, City editor 403-314-4326 Greg Meachem, Sports editor 403-314-4363 Harley Richards, Business editor

twitter.com/RedDeerAdvocate

Alberta Press Council member The Red Deer Advocate is a sponsoring member of the Alberta Press Council, an independent body that promotes and protects the established freedoms of the press and advocates freedom of information. The Alberta Press Council upholds

cus on the upstream determinants of health — housing, income, nutrition, education and more — really acting like an outpatient hospital for the whole person.

Other Saskatchewan successes include the Prince Albert Police Service Community Mobilization meetings that bring various agencies around a single table to help address the needs of high-risk families, and the multiple levels of housing and social support offered by Saskatoon’s Lighthouse.

The key to success in cooling medical hot spots will rest in scaling up existing local interventions like these — and others across Canada — and magnifying existing strengths to help cope with the growing challenges of high-needs individuals.

Of course, addressing the needs of super users is only a first step. In many ways, these are the people who we have already failed. Meeting their needs is essential, but we should also be looking to help prevent those currently struggling from becoming the super users of the future by creating the conditions for better health.

Smart investments in the social determinants of health, including community economic development, can turn struggling neighbourhoods from medical hot spots into thriving, healthy communities.

Ryan Meili is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a Saskatoon family doctor and the director of Upstream, a new, national non-profit dedicated to improving health outcomes by addressing the social determinants of health. This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia.com).

the public’s right to full, fair and accurate news reporting by considering complaints, within 60 days of publication, regarding the publication of news and the accuracy of facts used to support opinion. The council is comprised of public members and representatives of member newspapers. The Alberta Press Council’s address: PO Box 2576, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 8G8.

Phone 403-580-4104.

Email: abpress@telus.net.

Website: www.albertapresscouncil.ca.

Publisher’s notice The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising copy; to omit or discontinue any advertisement. The advertiser agrees that the Publisher shall not be

liable for damages arising out of error in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurs.

Circulation Circulation 403-314-4300 Single copy prices (Monday to Thursday, and Saturday): $1.05 (GST included).

Single copy (Friday): $1.31 (GST included).

Home delivery (one month auto renew): $14.50 (GST included).

Six months: $88 (GST included).

One year: $165 (GST included).

Prices outside of Red Deer may vary.

For further information, please call 403314-4300.

facebook.com/RDAdvocate

CANADA

A5

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Booze, drugs, hookers EX-STAFFERS SAY TORONTO MAYOR CONSORTED WITH SUSPECTED PROSTITUTES: DOCUMENTS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Rob Ford was intoxicated at work, drank while driving and associated with suspected prostitutes, former staffers allege in a court document released hours after the mayor admitted buying illegal drugs while in office.

The shocking claims come from interviews that police conducted as part of their investigation into a video that appeared to show Ford smoking crack cocaine.

The previously redacted information — which contains allegations not proven in court — was released days after Ford himself proclaimed he had nothing left to hide. It suggests staff members were concerned their often erratic boss was abusing alcohol and drugs.

Ford ended months of denials last week with his stunning admission that he had smoked crack cocaine while in office, saying he had likely tried it in one of his “drunken stupors.”

Many of his former staffers told poPhoto by THE CANADIAN PRESS lice they thought the mayor was an alcoholic, something Ford has denied.

Mayor Rob Ford confronts Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong at city council in Toronto on Wednesday as Speaker Frances The mayor refused to comment Nunziata looks on.

Wednesday when asked about the latest allegations, instead telling reporters to “be very careful on what you Fickel’s date waited in the car, but the dance floor and fell down,” Ransom phone off, the document cites staffers mayor waved her inside and the young told police. as saying, though they would somewrite.”

At one point, the staffers with Ford times get after-hours calls from him in The document revealed police were couple sat with the mayor and his wife looking into the possibility that the in their basement while Ford smoked called a former female colleague be- which we was incoherent. cause they thought Ford would listen The more junior staffers described so-called crack video was on the cell- a joint. “(Ford) asked if anyone wanted any, to her. Instead, the staffers told police, being tasked with personal assistantphone of Anthony Smith — a man photographed with Ford and two alleged and then proceeded to smoke it alone,” Ford made inappropriate and sexually type jobs: picking up cases of Diet aggressive comments to her.

Coke, dropping off the mayor’s dry gang members outside a home police Fickel told police.

Several of the staffers’ allegations Another staffer, Chris Fickel, the cleaning, changing batteries in his allege is a “crack house.”

He was killed outside a club in late centre around the night of St. Patrick’s documents allege, told police he was children’s toys or changing light bulbs, March and the police allegations re- Day last year, where, according to the not with the mayor that night, but buying cartons of cigarettes and houseveal his cellphone “was stolen at the document, a former staffer told po- heard that the mayor went back to city hold items. lice he saw Ford with another staffer, hall with three staffers, a friend and Those employees were often sent, time of his murder.” a friend and a young, blond woman “two females that may have been prosabout 10 times a month they estimated, One former Ford staffer told police to buy the mayor a “mickey” of vodka, the mayor had told him he knew Smith, named Alana who he thought was “an titutes.”

The mayor then started “crying un- police allege. the police document shows. Another escort or a prostitute.”

The document says that ex-staffer controllably,” assaulted one staffer, Fickel saw the mayor once pull staffer told police Ford did not know Isaac Ransom told police the same pushed another and drove himself his car over in October or November Smith.

During a heated city council debate woman had been seen with Ford at a home, but not before making more sex- 2012, grab a bottle of vodka from near ually crude comments to a female se- the passenger seat and drink about 12 over a motion urging Ford to take a stag party.

Ransom told police Ford was drink- curity guard, the documents allege. ounces in two minutes, police allege leave of absence Wednesday, Ford deing from a 40-ounce bottle of Smirnoff Ford’s former chief of staff Mark the ex-staffer told them. nied the home is a “crack house” and The document was filed by police said the meeting with the three men vodka and by the time he arrived at the Towhey told police that Fickel conmayor’s office that night around 9 p.m. fided in him that one time the mayor to get search warrants in the case of was a “one-off.” had stopped and drank a “mickey” of Alexander Lisi, a friend of the mayor City council voted overwhelmingly half of it was gone, the document says.

“Mayor Ford was totally out of it and vodka while driving. After hearing this who is charged with drug offences. He in support of the motion, but it is nonhad obviously been drinking,” Ransom Towhey implemented a new rule that was later also charged with extortion binding and despite mounting pressure for him to resign or step aside, told police. Ford wanted to “smoke if a staff member was with the mayor for alleged attempts to retrieve the sonarcotics” with Alana and his friend they would be the one to drive, he told called crack video.

Ford said he’s not going anywhere.

The document had been sealed, but “I really effed up,” Ford said, not but his staffers stopped him, Ransom police.

Fickel said he had seen Ford intoxi- Ontario Superior Court Judge Ian Norlong after admitting he had purchased told police.

Another staffer suspected Ford took cated “numerous times,” including at dheimer ruled only sections involving illegal drugs in the past two years. the mayor’s wife, other people’s perthe office.

World media followed the raucous OxyContin, the document alleges. sonal information, and parts prejudiFord went to a bar that night, made Most of the staffers speak about debate, which twice had to be shut cial to Lisi’s right to a fair trial should down because it erupted in shouts and a racial slur to a taxi driver en route, unique challenges in dealing with stay secret. jeers and saw Ford asking for all coun- and then a friend of Alana’s showed their boss, who they describe as someOutside city hall Wednesday, hunup, Ransom told police. times very angry and on a few occascillors to undergo drug and alcohol dreds of noisy protesters called on the An employee of the bar told police sions sobbing uncontrollably. testing — with both CNN and ABC carhe suspected Ford and the woman “The mayor would go on two to mayor to resign and chanted “Hey, hey, rying part of it live. ho, ho, Rob Ford has got to go!”

Ford has insisted his admitted sub- snorted cocaine, because as he walked three week stretches (where) he would “We’re here to show our dismay at stance use has not affected his work, into their private room he heard them be very great to work for,” the docuour mayor’s behaviour,” said Robyn both sniff, then a staffer told him ments say Fickel told police. but according to the document some “Then he would switch like Jekyll Beattie. former staffers told police they had “don’t tell anyone about what you saw “Nobody else who would have comhere tonight,” police allege in the docand Hyde.” seen him use drugs, drunk on the job, Ford would be difficult to reach out- mitted all the things that he’s done missing hours and even days of work ument.

“When he got up to leave he decid- side office hours as he would turn his would still be at their current job.” and essentially working part-time. One ed he wanted to go to the dance floor, ex-staffer described the mayor’s workso he went over, stumbled around the ing hours as 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ford goes “M.I.A.” when he’s “under the influence,” one staffer told police. The mayor missed work and cancelled appointments at the beginning of his term, the documents say.

The ex-employees, many of whom left in the wake of Toronto Star and Gawker reports of the crack video, had never seen him using crack cocaine, but several reported his marijuana use.

Police say former staffer Kia Nejatian told * them he found a joint in Ford’s desk at city hall in either February or March. Nejatian went back four or five days later and the joint was gone, he told police.

Ford’s former press secretary, George Christopoulos, told police that women showed up at the mayor’s office telling staff “they have smoked a joint with the mayor on the street outside of the bar,” the police document says.

“These women were told by the mayor that they could have a job,” Christopoulos told police.

Another former staff100s OF DESIGNER WINTER er, Chris Fickel, told COATS & JACKETS. police he was on a date one night when the mayMSR UP TO $500 or called him to come fix his wife’s computer. *Styles not exactly as 4952-50 St. l 403-346-5504 dotsstores.ca shown. *Excludes Specials.

Ford sounded impaired, Fickel told police.

The document says

ENTIRE OUTERWEAR COLLECTION ALL

99

AND LESS!

47688K14&16

$

A6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Quebec court orders new trial for Turcotte

ADDICTS CHALLENGE OTTAWA

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Heroin addicts Larry Love, from left to right, Deborah Bartosch, Charles English and Doug Lidstrom, who all received diacetylmorphine (heroin) assisted treatment as part of a clinical study and are now plaintiffs in a constitutional court challenge over the federal government’s decision to prevent doctors from prescribing heroin to addicts, stand together after a news conference at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday. Doctors in Vancouver had obtained federal approval to prescribe the heroin to 21 patients who left the trial, but last month Health Minister Rona Ambrose introduced new regulations to close what she described as a “loophole” that allowed the drug to be dispensed.

Alberta, Sask., back bid for easy route to Senate reform

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Two western provinces are backing up the federal government’s argument that it should be relatively easy to reform — or even abolish — the Senate.

Alberta and Saskatchewan weighed in Wednesday during the second day of a historic Supreme Court hearing that will determine how much, if any, provincial approval is required to change the maligned, scandal-plagued upper house.

The federal government maintains it can unilaterally impose term limits and create a “consultative election” process for choosing senators, without any provincial input.

Both Alberta and Saskatchewan agree with Ottawa’s position on the election of senators.

Saskatchewan — but not Alberta — further agrees the federal government could also unilaterally impose a term limit, provided the term is at least 10 years.

Both western provinces also support the federal position that outright abolition would require the

Killer grandma granted standing at inquest

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A woman convicted of starving her grandson to death is “intimately and intricately” linked to the Toronto boy’s case, a coroner said Wednesday in allowing her to participate at the inquest into his case.

Elva Bottineau was granted standing at the coroner’s inquest probing the death of five-year-old Jeffrey Baldwin, who died 11 years ago while in her care.

In his decision, coroner Peter Clark said standing must be given to anyone with a “direct and substantial interest” in a particular inquest.

“While the concept of Ms. Bottineau’s participation at this juncture may be painful, I am bound to consider each application on its own merits, in a dis-

Magnotta formally enters not-guilty pleas with judges GREAT GR G GROCERY ROC OCE ER RY R Y

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL — Accused killer Luka Rocco Magnotta entered fresh not-guilty pleas on Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated trial that is scheduled to begin in 10 months.

The accused is facing a first-degree murder charge and four other charges in the death and dismemberment of Chinese student Jun Lin in May 2012.

The 31-year-old accused entered the pleas in a low voice while in a glass-enclosed prisoner’ box at the Montreal courthouse.

Standing up, Magnotta uttered “not guilty” five times as the charges were read out loud by the clerk.

The four other charges are: committing an indignity to a body; publishing obscene material; criminally harassing Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other members of Parliament; and mailing obscene and indecent material.

While Magnotta had already pleaded not guilty to the charges in a lower court in June 2012, murder trials are heard exclusively in Quebec Superior Court, where he appeared Wednesday.

His jury trial is set to begin next September and be presided by Justice Guy Cournoyer.

Cournoyer rejected a motion from defence lawyer Luc Leclair on Wednesday for a publication ban on certain aspects of the case.

Leclair wanted to stop the media from reporting that his client has often been shackled and handcuffed in court and that he has frequently appeared in a high-security courtroom.

The lawyer argued the description would make it difficult to find an impartial jury and hamper his client’s right to a fair trial. He wanted the ban to take effect until the trial next year.

Cournoyer denied the motion, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove the publication of such information would deprive Magnotta of a fair trial.

The Crown and media lawyers didn’t see the need for the request in the first place.

“I’m convinced that you can find 12 impartial people who will be able to hear this case,” said Mark Bantey, a media lawyer who argued against the ban.

approval of seven provinces with 50 per cent of the population.

The vast majority of provinces maintain the hurdles should be set much higher: 7-50 provincial approval for term limits and consultative elections, unanimous consent for abolition — a position some justices have suggested might make any change impossible.

Saskatchewan counsel Graeme Mitchell challenged the assumption of other provinces that the federal government is trying to indirectly create an elected upper house — something it couldn’t do directly without substantial provincial consent.

Most provinces take the view that “if it walks like an election and squawks like an election, it’s an election,” Mitchell said.

“That is simply not true ... It’s simply a practical measure.”

What Ottawa is proposing is really just “a consultative referendum to determine who would be a suitable nominee to be appointed to the Senate,” Mitchell maintained, arguing that the prime minister would not be bound to appoint the winners of Senate elections.

GIVEAWAY

passionate and objective manner and with due consideration for the principles of fairness and natural justice,” he wrote in the ruling.

“It may be that Ms. Bottineau has useful information to assist the jury, whether by testimony, questioning of witnesses or submission.”

A lawyer presenting her application has argued Bottineau — as Jeffrey’s caregiver and relative — has unique insights that could help the jury make its recommendations.

But the request was strongly opposed by lawyers representing the boy’s surviving siblings and the office of Ontario’s advocate for children and youth.

They said allowing her to take part in the proceedings would grant her a soapbox to defend her actions and revisit her conviction.

Lawyers also questioned Bottineau’s ability to follow instructions, given her “limited intelligence.”

GRAND PRIZE DRAW WINNERS Congratulations to Glenda Stoller, $3,000 Co-op Gift Card winner, Tilly McKenzie $1,500 Co-op Gift Card winner and Sharon Schultz, $500 Co-op Gift Card Winner. Glenda, Tilly and Sharon were the Grand Prize Winners in the Red Deer Advocate/Red Deer Co-op Great Grocery Giveaway contest.

Congratulations to our Draw Winners Pictured above, (L-R) are Darrell Ames (Red Deer Co-op), Sharon Schultz (3rd Place Winner), Glenda Stoller (Grand Prize Winner) Tilly McKenzie (2nd place winner) and Fred Gorman (Red Deer Advocate)

Congratulations also to all of the other weekly qualifiers: Janet Rioux Connie Peavoy Terry Gallant º

Sora Kanngiesser Jay Sampson Sherry Orr

Gary Plested Brenda Schmidt Lorraine Richter

Thank you to everyone that entered each week helping make the Great Grocery Giveaway Contest a success.

47417K14

MONTREAL — A former Quebec doctor ordered to face a new trial in the fatal stabbings of his children is in custody again.

Police in Quebec say Guy Turcotte surrendered Wednesday just hours after Quebec’s top court ordered a new trial in the case.

The Crown said it intended to charge Turcotte, once again, with two counts of first-degree murder.

Police said Turcotte was to be arraigned toPhoto by THE CANADIAN PRESS day.

Turcotte is the former Guy Turcotte holds his cardiologist who was daughter Anne-Sophie charged after his chilin an undated handout dren were repeatedly stabbed one night in Feb- photo. ruary 2009.

He was found not criminally responsible at his 2011 murder trial, when a jury accepted his argument he could not recall the events and had experienced blackouts.

The case made Turcotte a household name in Quebec and the verdict provoked a torrent of outrage.

His case was one of several infamous court decisions that helped spur new federal legislation aimed at making it harder for those found not criminally responsible to gain their freedom.

Turcotte’s first trial heard that his young son and daughter were stabbed 46 times.

He was freed after 46 months of detention in a prison and, eventually, a mental institution.

“An arrest warrant was issued today for Guy Turcotte so that he would appear before the courts to answer two charges of premeditated murder,” Crown spokesman Jean-Pascal Boucher told reporters.

Boucher said only a Superior Court judge would be authorized to grant any request by Turcotte to be released pending his new trial.

He did not know when the case will be heard, but he insisted prosecutors would work to hold the trial as soon as possible.

The Crown welcomed the decision earlier in the day by Quebec’s Court of Appeal with “satisfaction,” Boucher said.

The court ruled that legal errors were committed in Turcotte’s original trial — including by the Superior Court justice who presided over it.

In the 2011 trial, the jury heard Turcotte drank washer fluid later in the evening of the killings in what he said was an attempt to end his own life. The Crown said a not-criminally-responsible verdict should be reserved only for cases of mental illness, not ones where a suicide attempt might have triggered an after-the-fact blackout.

The appeals court verdict sided with such critics.

“The burden of proof was on the accused to show that he was suffering from an incapacitating mental illness — distinct from the intoxication symptoms — and it was the jury’s job to decide,” said Wednesday’s ruling.

“But the judge did not remind jurors of that distinction.”

The appeals court conceded that the judge had a difficult role, and wasn’t helped by the fact that the Crown argued its points in a way that was “sometimes confused.”

That being said, according to the appeals court, “his instructions (to the jury) were deficient, which necessarily had a major impact on the verdict.”

The defence argued during the appeal process that the Crown had plenty of time to raise objections before the jury went into deliberations.

WORLD

A7

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

DART goes to hard-hit Iloilo

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Looters, bottlenecks complicate aid efforts TACLOBAN, Philippines — A run-down, singlestory building with filthy floors at Tacloban’s ruined airport has become the area’s main medical centre for victims of last week’s powerful typhoon. It has little medicine, virtually no facilities and very few doctors.

What it is not short of are patients.

Hundreds of injured people, pregnant women, children and the elderly have poured into the squat, white building behind the control tower since Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the eastern Philippines on Friday, killing thousands. Doctors who have been dealing with cuts, fractures and pregnancy’ complications said Wednesday they soon expect to be treating more serious problems such as pneumonia, dehydration, diarrhea and infections.

The medical woes add to the daunting tasks for authorities, including dealing with looters and clearing the bottlenecks holding up thousands of tons of aid material from coming in.

“The priority has got to be, let’s get the food in, let’s get the water in. We got a lot more come in today, But even that won’t be enough, We really need to scale up operation in an ongoing basis,” UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos told reporters after touring Tacloban, the capital of Leyte province. Her office has released $25 million in emergency relief fund, accounting for a chunk of the millions of dollars pledged by countries around the world.

While the cogs of what promises to be a massive international aid effort are beginning to turn, they are not quick enough for the 600,000 people displaced, many of them homeless, hungry and thirsty.

With the Tacloban airport battered and roads made impassable by debris, very little aid has arrived in the city. Most of it is stuck in Manila and the nearby airport of Cebu, a 45-minute flight away.

Many among the desperate residents have resorted to raiding for food. Mobs overran a rice warehouse on Leyte, collapsing a wall that killed eight people. Thousands of sacks of the grain were carted off. Also Wednesday, security forces exchanged gunfire with an armed gang.

Tacloban Mayor Alfred Romualdez urged residents to flee the city because local authorities were having trouble providing food and water and maintaining order, The New York Times reported. He said the city desperately needed trucks to distribute relief shipments accumulating at the airport as well as equipment to pull decaying corpses from the rubble.

Despite those incidents, police said the situation was improving.

“We have restored order,” said Carmelo Espina Valmoria, director of the Philippine National Police special action force. “There has been looting for the last three days, but the situation has stabilized.”

With the local police force unable to operate — most were victims — the government rushed thousands of soldiers and 600 policemen from other parts of the country. The security forces, including army engineers, are helping clear roads and remove the dead, many of them on roadsides. A 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was in place.

“There’s a lot of dead bodies outside. There’s no water, no food,” said Dr. Victoriano Sambale, one of the dozen medical staff tending to thousands of people at the airport clinic. Until Wednesday, there was no anesthetic, so open wounds had to be stitched without it.

“Patients had to endure the pain,” Sambale said. Suddenly he is summoned — another pregnant woman had shown up.

Clutching her swollen belly, 26-year-old Reve Rose was writhing in agony while rolling on her side on a wooden bench

as her nervous husband looked on. Her first child was not due until around Christmas but she feared she is in labour already. Sambale felt her belly and tried to calm her down, certain it was just a panic attack.

“I am nervous, sad,” she said. “The house is lost.

Everything is gone.”

The air inside the clinic was fetid. Babies screamed and despondent elderly patients sat in chairs, eating dry crackers. One woman nursed her newborn, signing a lullaby. Intravenous drip bags hung from nails driven into the walls and doorjambs.

Thelma Superable, 74, was vomited and needed emergency dialysis. She, her 51-year-old son, Danny Superable, and his young son have made their way to the clinic from their home, 37 kilometres away, by walking and hitching rides. By the time they reached the clinic, they were down to one bottle — with an inch of water left in it. “I am trembling because I am hungry,” Danny Superable said. “It’s survival of the fittest.”

Since the storm, people have broken into homes, malls and garages, where they have stripped the shelves of food, water and other goods. Authorities have struggled to stop the looting. There have been unconfirmed reports of armed gangs of robbers operating in a systematic manner.

The death toll rose to 2,344, according a national tally kept by the disaster agency. That figure is expected to rise, perhaps significantly, when accurate information is collected from the whole disaster zone, which spreads over a wide swath of the eastern and central Philippines but appears to be concentrated on two main islands — Leyte and Samar.

The congressman for Eastern Samar province, a coastal region that bore the full force of the storm, said 211 people had been killed there and 45 were missing.

“The situation there was horrible,” Ben Evardone told a local TV station. “Some communities disappeared, entire villages were wiped out. They were shouting ‘food, food, food!’ when they saw me.”

The government says planes, ships and trucks were all on their way, loaded with generators, water purifying kits and emergency lights — vital equipment to sustain a major relief mission. Airports were reopening in the region, and the U.S. military said it was installing equipment to allow the damaged Tacloban airport to operate 24-7.

A Norwegian ship carrying supplies left from Manila, while an Australian air force transport plane carrying a medical team took off from Canberra.

British and U.S. navy vessels are also en route.

U.S. Brig Gen. Paul Kennedy promised a response akin to the widely praised U.S. military one after the 2004 Asian tsunami, when fleets of helicopters dropped water and food to hundreds of isolated communities.

GOLD EAGLE

Gifts and Collectibles Red Deer’s Newest Christmas Store

Specializing in ......

• Die Cast Collectibles: cars/ trucks/motorcycles • Dragons, Fairies, ornaments • Signs, Neon Clocks, windchimes Stop in today & check us out Great Gift ideas for the Man Cave

67 St. and Taylor Drive (in Cash Casino Bldg)

Ph: 587-273-3030

Christmas Market and

open house Saturday, November 16 2:00pm to 4:00pm CollegeSide Bistro 87 College Circle, Red Deer

refreshments, shopping and holiday cheer ask for a tour and ge! a r fo s Join u e Packa Resourc Moving

www.collegesidegardens.com

403.357.3701 49134K14

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

52346K9-L23

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

People cover their noses from the stench of dead bodies in an area affected by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, Philippines, Wednesday. Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record, slammed into six central Philippine islands on Friday, leaving a wide swath of destruction and thousands of people dead.

OTTAWA — The Canadian military’s Disaster Assistance Response Team, or DART, was bound for the Philippine city of Iloilo on Wednesday as the death toll from typhoon Haiyan continued to rise.

The military was also helping with the deployment of a separate 12-member Canadian Red Cross field hospital.

“The DART team is now on the way to Iloilo, which is one of the affected areas that has so far been less served by some of the humanitarian efforts,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said at the Philippines embassy after signing a book of condolences.

Philippine authorities say Iloilo, one of two major cities on the island of Panay, was in the direct path of typhoon Haiyan and suffered 162 deaths and the destruction of 68,543 houses as a result.

In all, more than 530,000 people have been affected in the Iloilo region by the typhoon.

The overall death toll in the Philippines rose to more than 2,300 lives lost across the country.

A small group of Canadian planners arrived in the Philippine capital of Manila on Tuesday to meet with authorities and determine where Canada’s resources could be of the most use.

They preceded the DART, some 43 members of which left Canada earlier this week on board a C-17 transport plane that stopped over in Hawaii to await the details of its destination.

Defence Minister Rob Nicholson said a second C-17 with aid, supplies and equipment also left Wednesday.

“They will be able to assist governmental and non-governmental agencies in restoring essential services in the area,” Nicholson said.

The minister said Iloilo was selected after consultations in Manila involving Canada’s advance planning team.

“This is a devastated area. There is huge loss of life.”

Nicholson wouldn’t estimate how long the Canadian military would be deployed in the region.

“We’ll do whatever it takes,” he said. “We’ll play it by ear but we’ll watch it very carefully.”

Nicholson said the military was also working with the Canadian Red Cross to deploy a 12-person medical team and field hospital. The unit is a self-contained, general outpatient clinic that can provide basic health and surgical care to up to 300 people a day.

It includes 74 inpatient beds for ongoing observation and care.

Dr. Danielle Perreault, a Montreal general practitioner who was in Haiti to help out following the massive 2010 earthquake, was preparing to leave Wednesday with the Red Cross volunteer team.

The scale that awaits her in the Philippines is “out of proportion” with anything she has ever experienced before, she said.

Perreault said she took a deep breath when she realized she would be treating 300 patients a day as part of a team, But noted that the time she’s spent working in Canada’s remote north with aboriginal people will serve her well.

A8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Nations focus on Sri Lankan atrocities

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

COMMONWEALTH SUMMIT

NEW DELHI — The palm-flecked island nation of Sri Lanka plays host this week to leaders from dozens of Commonwealth nations at a summit it hopes will generate enough good will and photo opportunities to eclipse three decades of grim history — massive civilian deaths, persistent media harassment and gangster-style politics.

Instead, as Friday’s opening approaches, global focus remains trained on the country’s 27-year civil war and alleged atrocities committed by both rebels and soldiers who, despite a sustained international outcry, have been spared from investigations and prosecutions since the war ended in 2009.

The leaders of Canada and India are boycotting the summit. Others have had to justify their plans to attend by promising to bring Sri Lanka’s government to task. Queen Elizabeth II, who is 87, is not going, but her son, Prince Charles, is presiding over the meeting.

“It’s a shame the Commonwealth has come to this,” said former Caribbean diplomat Sir Ronald Sanders, now part of a Commonwealth panel charged with recommending reforms in the organization. Choosing Sri Lanka as a summit venue, which gives it the Commonwealth chairmanship for two years, “suggests we are not serious about Commonwealth values . . . . That makes it a hypocritical organization.”

Sri Lanka denies any rights abuses were committed by its forces. It balks at demands for an independent investigation, and in response to a question on Tuesday the foreign minister scolded the boycotting nations. “There is no room for judgmental positions, for

WORLD

BRIEFS

Ukraine’s parliament delays vote on EU-backed bill to release jailed ex-PM KYIV — Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday delayed a key vote on the release of jailed former Ukrainian premier Yulia Tymoshenko, a move that threatens to derail this ex-Soviet republic’s push toward the European Union and shift Kyiv back into Russia’s orbit.

Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Rybak closed the session, attended by two top EU envoys, saying the bill allowing Tymoshenko to travel to Germa-

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gamini Lakshman Peiris speaks during a media briefing held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday. some countries to sit in judgment over other countries,” G.L. Peiris said.

The country’s leaders also accuse journalists of fabricating allegations of atrocities, and stand staunchly by a clan-like government that has alarmed many democracies in the West. President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s family has held a vise-like grip on power since 2005, with one Rajapaksa brother serving as the economy minister, another holding the defence secretary title and a third serving as speaker in a parliament firmly controlled by Rajapaksa’s

coalition.

For the 53-nation Commonwealth — which has espoused democracy and human rights as its core values since its founding in 1931 — the poor publicity threatens to greatly overshadow the meeting unless it can persuade Sri Lanka to co-operate with international demands for an independent war investigation. Despite representing about a third of the planet’s population, the group of Britain and its former territories has battled accusations of irrelevancy for years.

ny for medical treatment was not yet ready and thus could not be brought to a vote. He said they will take up the bill again on Tuesday, when parliament meets next.

EU officials have warned that they will not sign a free-trade and political association agreement with Ukraine if Tymoshenko remains in jail and have urged her rival, President Viktor Yanukovych to release her for treatment in Germany as a compromise measure. The failure to pass the bill on Wednesday means that Ukraine has missed two key deadlines to meet EU conditions ahead of the Nov. 28-29 summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Opposition leaders accused Yanukovych and his allies in parliament of selling out to Russia and purposely sabotaging the long-awaited EU deal.

Russia staunchly opposes the signing of the agreement and has used threats, sanctions and offers of price discounts in an attempt to lure Kyiv away from the EU and into a Moscow-led customs

union instead.

Egypt’s ousted president says no stability until coup reversed CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi accused the military chief who deposed him of treason in a message from prison read by lawyers on Wednesday, saying the country cannot return to stability until the coup is reversed and those behind it are tried.

The statement was part of a bid by Morsi to rally his supporters since his emergence from the secret military detention where he had been held, with virtually no contact with the outside world since his July 3 ouster.

Morsi was moved to a high security civilian penitentiary last week after the first session of his trial on charges of inciting murder. There, he had his

Sri Lanka, seeing the summit as a coming-out party after a long and costly civil war with the Tamil Tiger rebels, has tried to sidestep the controversy while busily building roads, expanding its harbour, polishing monuments and gutting slums.

“We are delighted to have you in our peaceful country, and also to showcase the ever-growing opportunities in our economy,” President Rajapaksa said Tuesday in opening a Commonwealth business forum.

Sri Lanka was expected to keep tight control over anti-government protests in the seaside capital of Colombo.

Small pro-government protests were staged Monday as Commonwealth delegations began arriving. Foreign ministers were meeting Wednesday and Thursday, while national leaders begin their three-day summit Friday.

Leaders such as British Prime Minister David Cameron have said that engaging Sri Lanka at the summit is preferable to isolating and shaming the country into submission. That engagement includes pressing Sri Lanka to account for thousands of civilians who disappeared in the final months of the war when government forces crushed resistance by Tamil rebels fighting for an ethnic homeland.

A UN report in August suggested Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese-dominated armed forces may have killed up to 40,000 minority Tamils, while the rebels killed civilians, used them as human shields and forcibly recruited child soldiers.

But Sri Lanka has remained defiant, snubbing the report by UN human rights commissioner Navi Pillay, who said she saw no effort by the country to properly investigate despite repeated demands by the UN human rights council. first extensive meeting with a team of lawyers from his Muslim Brotherhood and other allies on Tuesday, outlining to them his “message to the Egyptian people.”

But he is emerging to a dramatically changed situation from four months ago. Since then, a fierce crackdown by security forces has crippled the Brotherhood, several thousand members have been arrested, and hundreds have been killed. The group has been banned by a court order and a government-appointed committee is reviewing its financial assets with an eye to seize them. The new military-backed government is pushing ahead with a transition plan aiming for new presidential and parliamentary elections early next year.

In the most recent verdict in the crackdown, a court sentenced 12 proMorsi supporters to 17 years in prison each over charges linked to violence at Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s main seat of learning.

WESTERNER PARK 4th ANNUAL

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S

SKI & SNOWBOARD $

SKI & SNOWBOARD

TICKETS 5 AT THE DOOR VIDEO PREMIERS

SWAP

Kids 12 & under Free ALL WEEKEND

70 60

%

SNOWFEST SHOWDOWN

SKI, SNOWBOARD

CONTEST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

UP TO

NEW

SNOWBOARD

OFF

& WINTER SPORTS GEAR

NOVEMBER 16thh&&17th NOVEM BER 17th 18th Saturday 10:00-5:00 & 11:00-4:00 11:00-5:00 Sunday &Sunday 10:00-5:00 Saturday

Get ready Red Deer! This years S Snow Fest is jam-packed with NEW features and exhibitors to make an exciting weekend event for winter sports fans of all ages! This 2 day event will feature live snowboarding, video premiers, tons of new ski and snowboard products at insane prices (up to 70% OFF), mountain resort destinations, travel and tour companies and other industry related companies. The Canadian Ski Patrol will be hosting the ever popular ski and snowboard swap, the #1 place to pick up some killer deals on ski and snowboard equipment! Consignment is Friday Nov 15 16 from 4pm to 9pm.

www.facebook.com/RedDeerSnowShow

SNOWBOARD & SKI SWAP

Canadian Ski Patrol

Consign - Friday, Nov. 15 – 4pm - 9pm NEW & USED EQUIPMENT SALE

Saturday Nov. 16 10am - 5pm Sunday Nov. 17 11am - 4pm Email: skipatrol.rd@gmail.com

www.allrose.ca 403.347.6426

• Ski Tune-Ups

13-5006 47 Ave Red Deer, AB

75879K14

#101, 4918 - 46 Street, Red Deer, Alberta

403.356.WIPE (403.356.9473)

48401k14

• Snowboard Tune-Ups 75874K14

RED DEER’S ORIGINAL SKATE & SNOW SHOP!

75876K14

403-350-9411 03 3 0 9 11

OUTDOORS

B1

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Contributed photos

TOP: Sighting-in in progress — essential miss prevention.

LEFT: Offhand — the worst way to take shots at big game.

BOTTOM: A courting mule deer couple at 100 metres.

Hunting miss-teries Contrary to the modern saying, real men do so eat quiche, particularly when non-hunting, non-game eating women are present.

Robert Short, with our two hunting friends from B.C., Gilles Patenaude and George Landry, was bringing quiche for a Sunday hunting lunch at my Stump Ranch cabin where Herself would be present for many good reasons, including cutting the several small Christmas trees she needs for our Red Deer deck.

But that all-day Saturday and Sunday morning blizzard, with up to 45 cm of snow out BOB west, changed plans. Gilles, a SCAMMELL year older than I am, and having had bypass surgery earlier this year, decided he needed to evacuate early back to salubrious Victoria. So Robert packed everyone up the following Wednesday, including the quiche, and

OUTDOORS

brought them in to our house in Red Deer for lunch, and so Gilles could catch his plane later at Penhold.

After the quiche was dispatched, we four real men retired to the living room and quietly started speaking Huntarian (a seasonal variation of Anglish). The three of them seemed needful of some down time; not surprising since they had just experienced the dark downside of moose hunting — schlepping seven huge sections of a big bull in from too far back in the swamp. This was their harvest of the first week of the season, plus some uncharacteristic missed shots at deer, possibly caused by shivering.

The only missed shots that haunt me — to this day — are the two or three miss-teries I can’t understand, or explain. Total misses, or wounding rifle shots at big game generally have four main causes. The most common cause is not sighting-in the rifle before every season with exactly the ammunition (make, bullet weight, etc.) that is going to be used for hunting.

The sighting-in should be done with the rifle rested solidly on sandbags, and the object, for modern hunting calibres, is the Rule of Three: to have the bullets print three inches (eight cm) above the bullseye aimpoint at 100 metres (yards).

Forcing spring bulbs to bloom a viable option Winter has arrived.

Those who didn’t plant their spring bulbs have two choices. One is to force them to bloom, the other is to put them in the compost pile as they will not be viable next fall.

Forcing is an easy preferable option as it provides indoor flowers when outside is cold.

For those without extra bulbs, it is still possible to purchase spring bulbs at variLINDA ous outlets. Often at this time TOMLINSON of year they will be in clearance or sales bins.

When purchasing bulbs for forcing, choose large, firm ones that are free of cuts and mould. The larger the bulb is for its variety, the easier it will be to force.

Small bulbs might not have enough energy stored to produce a bloom.

Bulbs that are damaged are susceptible to disease, which will then spread to other bulbs.

Early blooming hyacinths, daffodils, tulips and crocuses are the bulbs very commonly forced.

Spring bulbs can be forced in a pot of soil or a special forcing jar. When using a pot, insure that it has good drainage holes.

Place a thin layer of moist soil on the bottom of the pot, then set the bulbs in pointy side up. Next, cover with more moist soil.

For a fuller display, add another layer of bulbs by positioning them between the tops of the first layer, then cover with more moist soil.

All bulbs should be partially covered with soil.

Once planted, place the container into a card-

GARDENING

board box or paper bag and close it. Place the package in a cool area, just above freezing. Cold rooms and refrigerators work well as long as they do not contain fruit that gives off ethylene gas. The gas inhibits the bulb’s bloom.

Periodically, every few weeks, open the bag or box and water the container if needed. Once the bulbs have a one-inch (2.5-cm) sprout, they should be taken out of cold storage and placed in an area that is bright but cool.

When the foliage turns from yellow to green, the pot can be moved to a warmer location into full sun.

Placing the plants into a cooler area when they are in bloom will insure that the bloom lasts longer.

It is important to keep the soil moist but not saturated. If the soil becomes too dry, the flower buds die. A saturated soil will cause the bulbs to rot.

Forcing jars allow bulbs to be forced without using soil. The jar has a wide bottom for stability and a half-ball on top that holds the bulb. There are specific styles of jars for hyacinths and daffodils.

Place water in the bottom of the jar. It should come within an inch (2.5 cm) of the bottom of the half-circle. The bulb is then placed in the bulb holder, pointy side up. Once the bulb is placed in the jar, it will have the same requirements as potted bulb.

If the forcing jar is clear, it is possible to watch the bulb’s roots develop.

The storage temperature and variety of bulb makes a difference in how long it takes the bulb from planting to bloom but expect it to take between six and 10 weeks.

Spring bulbs are easy to force into bloom at a time of year when the outside world is white and grey. If one has the time and correct environment, it is definitely worth the effort.

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

Unless you are a trained Olympic marksman, never shoot offhand at live game. Find a steady rest, or have a bipod on your rifle, assume the sitting, or prone positions, etc.

There is no longer much excuse for another common cause of misses: not knowing the range. Modern rangefinders are quick to use, accurate, and not expensive. Even quicker, less expensive, and almost as accurate is the method I favoured: using the Dual X reticule on a variable power rifle scope as a rangefinder.

A too-common reason for misses and wounded animals comes from respecting your abilities too much and not respecting the animals enough to refrain from blasting away with Hail Mary shots at standing or running game at unknown, but always excessive ranges.

A frustrating cause of misses, seemingly more common recently, is defective, improperly loaded factory ammunition. That problem, years ago, is what got me started meticulously handloading the ammunition for all my rifles.

Please see SCAMMELL on Page B3

BEST confirms what we already know: the Earth’s temperature is rising “I’m prepared to accept whatever result they produce, even if it proves my premise wrong.”

— Anthony Watts “Call me a converted skeptic.”

— Richard Muller Anthony Watts, of course, is the former weatherman who founded the wattsupwiththat.com website.

And wattsupwiththat is easily the most popular site on the Internet for those folks who are inconvenienced by all this talk of climate change — one of them, presumably, the Wildrose delegate who was a bit too forthright at the party’s recent annual meeting.

“Global warming is the biggest scam in human history,” he complained, even as the party decided to get fully engaged in the 21st century, by EVAN accepting that it is a serious BEDFORD issue.

But never mind. With the ENERGY & ECOLOGY help of WUWT, he and others who are similarly minded can start up their own party, based on the convenience of cheap tar and a planet without finite limits. And they could hire Watts as a policy advisor.

Unfortunately, though, they’re not living in Orwell’s 1984, where the Ministry of Truth can change inconvenient history. Because we know that Watts made the statement above.

Please see BEST on Page B3

HEALTH

B2

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Treatments to end sinus congestion Sinus pressure, facial pain, runny ral treatments to get rid of that lingernose and headaches — the all-too-fa- ing sinus congestion. miliar symptoms of sinus congestion Treatment 1: Temporarily remove that go along with the commucous-producing foods. mon cold.

This would include elimiMy office has been filled nating dairy, citrus fruits with a steady stream of chiland wheat until your sympdren and adults with lingertoms are gone. ing sinus congestion — long Treatment 2: The Warmafter all other cold symping Socks Treatment is an toms have disappeared. at-home remedy that reSo how do you get rid of lieves many cold symptoms all that mucous and congesincluding sinus congestion. tion besides just waiting for This treatment acts to deit to go away? crease congestion in the upThe reason sinus infecper respiratory passages, tions are so difficult to rehead and throat. It has a seSHANE solve is because the blood dating action and many pasupply to the area is limtients report that they sleep JOHNSON ited, but that does not mean much better throughout the NATUROPATHIC process of the treatment. there is not a fix!

In my practice, I use a Follow these simple inMEDICINE combination of three natustructions to reap the re-

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The nation’s first new guidelines in a decade for preventing heart attacks and strokes call for twice as many Americans — one-third of all adults — to consider taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

The guidelines, issued Tuesday by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, are a big change. They use a new formula for estimating someone’s risk that includes many factors besides cholesterol, the main focus now. They take aim at strokes, not just heart attacks. And they set a lower threshold for using medicines to reduce risk.

The definition of high cholesterol isn’t changing, but the treatment goal is. Instead of aiming for a specific number, using whatever drugs get a patient there, the advice stresses statins such as Lipitor and Zocor and identifies four groups of people they help the most.

“The emphasis is to try to treat more appropriately,” said Dr. Neil Stone, the Northwestern University doctor who headed the cholesterol guideline panel.

“We’re going to give statins to those who are the most likely to benefit.”

Doctors say the new approach will limit how many people with low heart risks are put on statins simply because of a cholesterol number. Yet under the new advice, one-third of U.S. adults — 44 per cent of men and 22 per cent of women — would meet the threshold to consider taking a statin. Under the current guidelines, statins are recommended for only about 15 per cent of adults.

Some doctors not involved in writing the guidance worry that it will be tough to understand.

“It will be controversial, there’s no question about it. For as long as I remember, we’ve told physicians and patients we should treat their cholesterol to certain goal levels,” said the Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Steven Nissen. “There is concern that there will be a lot of confusion about what to do.”

The government’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute appointed expert panels to write the new guidelines in 2008, but in June said it would leave drafting them to the Heart Association and College of Cardiology.

New guidelines on lifestyle and obesity also came out Tuesday, and ones on blood pressure are coming soon.

Roughly half the cholesterol panel members have financial ties to makers of heart drugs, but panel leaders said no one with industry connections could vote on the recommendations.

“It is practically impossible to find a large group of outside experts in the field who have no relationships to industry,” said Dr. George Mensah of the heart institute.

He called the guidelines “a very important step forward” based on solid evidence, and said the public should trust them.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. High cholesterol leads to hardened arteries that can cause a heart attack or stroke. Most cholesterol is made by the liver, so diet changes have a limited effect on it.

Please see STATINS on Page B3

symptoms related to excess mucous and inflammation of the upper portion of the respiratory system.

The herbal medicines I recommend combine for an antihistamine, antibacterial, antiviral and overall infectionfighting effect.

Some of these include: eyebright, echinacea, wild indigo, goldenseal and nettle.

Consult your naturopathic doctor about these herbs as they need to be safely prescribed depending on your condition and other medications you may be taking.

Dr. Shane Johnson ND was born and raised in Red Deer and is the owner of Aspire Natural Medicine. He completed his naturopathic medical training at Bastyr University, and has completed an additional one-year residency in family medicine. For more detailed information on naturopathic medicine, visit www.aspiremedicine.ca.

Testosterone replacement not always a good idea

CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING MEDS

New rules urge wider use of drugs to reduce heart attacks, strokes

wards of the Warming Socks Treatment: ● Take a pair of cotton socks and soak them completely with cold water.

Be sure to wring the socks out thoroughly so they do not drip. ● Soak your feet in warm water for at least five to 10 minutes. ● Place cold, wet socks on feet. Cover with thick wool socks. Go directly to bed and avoid getting chilled. ● Keep the socks on overnight. You will find that the wet cotton socks will be dry in the morning.

Sounds crazy, right? This remedy truly works and is a go-to treatment for my family. It works especially well for my 18-month-old. This remedy works best when it is repeated for at least three nights in a row.

Treatment 3: I combine the above two recommendations with a herbal combination for the alleviation of

Hey guys, are you causing unwanted side thinking now may be your effects. You may be able T-time? to change your dosage or We’re not talking about medication. a round of golf with your ● Always get a blood weekly foursome. test (or two) to check your We’re talking about testosterone level before the hugely popular trend signing up for T replaceof testosterone replacement. And do it in the ment. morning. Your testosterMore than 2.3 million one level is highest when prescriptions for T theryou get up and fluctuates apy, via gels, pills and induring the day. Coffee MIKE ROIZEN & MEHMET OZ jections, were written last and alcohol make it go year — triple the number up, as does watching an just 12 years ago. action movie or your faBut that’s not necesvourite sports team — if sarily good news. they win it really surges; When a group of Uniif they lose it plummets! versity of Texas docs reviewed the health records If your T level is below 300 ng, you may have low of 10 million men who had started testosterone re- T, but to be sure, ask for a second check. And even a placement therapy, they found that 25 per cent had level of 300 or less may not be clinically significant not had their T levels measured to see if they really (although it’s associated with increased abdominal need the hormone supplement. fat — which is a health risk). In a new report from Docs, stop doing that!

Massachusetts General Hospital, doctors found guys Guys, insist on being tested first, and repeatedly. didn’t see significant muscle-mass loss or libido And remember Roizen’s Rules for a Younger You problems until their T level fell below 200 ng.

No. 11: If any treatment is going to last more than While the Mass General study wasn’t designed to three days, get a second opinion! set prescribing levels, we think it calls the 300 ng defFor men with truly low T levels, extra testoster- inition of low T into question and suggests a smarter one can be life-changing, boosting energy, firing up way to decide whether you need T replacement thera flagging libido and slowing down muscle and bone apy. That’ll help you avoid its potential side effects, loss. including acne, fluid retention, breast enlargement, But even for them, the jury is still out on the long- worsening sleep apnea and even shrinking testicles. term effects on a man’s heart and prostate.

(Side effects aren’t just your risk; if your children or And while more and more short-term reports sug- female partner come in contact with the testostergest T therapy does not raise your prostate-cancer one supplement, it can cause all kinds of problems.) risk, we agree with researchers who want to see Clearly, you should use it only if what it delivers fits more long-term evidence that it’s safe, since we your physical needs to a T. know male hormones are prostate-cancer cells’ main Mehmet Oz, MD, is host of The Dr. Oz Show, and Mike fuel source.

Roizen, MD, is chief wellness officer and Chair of WellAlso, we don’t have any solid info on the benefits ness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiversus risks for guys who aren’t diagnosed with low est, visit sharecare.com.

T, but want to use it because they think it will boost their energy, muscle tone and sexual performance. (We worry the benefits don’t outweigh the risks.)

So here’s what to think about before you T it up: ● A guy’s testosterone level naturally declines about one per cent every year after age 30, and that shouldn’t cause problems. It’s true that after age 70, about 30 per cent of guys may have clinically low levels (below 300 ng), but most have no symptoms from it. ● Low T may not be what’s making you tired, killing your sex drive or making you depressed.

Everything from being overweight to having diabetes, high cholesterol and depression could be responsible for a lower sex drive and erectile dysfunction. A lifestyle makeover with poweredup nutrition and daily physical activity may be what you need to jumpstart your sex life and save your life. And talk to your doc to see if medications you take may be

DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN

FORMERLY MCAULEYS ELECTRIC MOTOR

403-346-3361

NORTHWEST MOTORS PREMIUM PREOWNED Sunroof heated seats, uconnect, excellent fuel economy Was $18,450

$

Now

2011 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

Sunroof, heated seats, 3.6L V6, media centre 430 Was $22,770

Now

16,950 $18,880

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA

ac, t/c, pdl, cd, manual transmission, 53,000 kms Was $12,900

$

Now

9,900

2010 HONDA ACCORD COUPE

V6, leather, sunroof, auto, 50,400 kms Was $24,875

$

22,860

3115 GAETZ AVE. • 403-346-2035 • 1-800-666-8675

www.northwestmotors.ca

Now

53488K1-30

2012 DODGE AVENGER SXT

TOP OF THE NORTH HILL RED DEER 6751 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer, AB. T4N 4C9 www.harbourpumpandmotor.com

52812K9,11

• Authorized Baldor Motor Sales & Service Center • Motor rewinding • Sales of all types of pumps

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 B3

STORY FROM PAGE B2

Millions of Americans take statins, which reduce cholesterol dramatically and have other effects that more broadly lower the chances of heart trouble.

The patents on Lipitor, Zocor and other statins have expired, and they are widely available in generic versions for as little as a dime a day.

One that is still under patent protection is AstraZeneca’s Crestor, which had sales of $8.3 billion in 2012.

Despite a small increased risk of muscle problems and accelerating diabetes in patients already at risk for it, statins are “remarkably safe drugs” whose benefits outweigh their risks, said Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, preventive-medicine chief at Northwestern.

Current guidelines say total cholesterol should be under 200, and LDL, or “bad cholesterol,” under l00.

Other drugs such as niacin and fibrates are sometimes added to statins to try to reach those goals, but studies show they don’t always lower the chances of heart problems.

“Chasing numbers can lead us to using drugs that haven’t been proven to help patients. You can make someone’s lab test look better without making them better,” said Yale University cardiologist Dr. Harlan Krumholz, who has long urged the broader risk approach the new guidelines take.

They say statins do the most good for: ● People who already have heart disease. ● Those with LDL of 190 or higher, usually because of genetic risk. ● People ages 40 to 75 with Type 2 diabetes. ● People ages 40 to 75 who have an estimated 10-year risk of heart disease of 7.5 per cent or higher, based on the new formula.

(This means that for every 100 people with a similar risk profile, seven or eight would have a heart attack or stroke within 10 years.)

STORIES FROM PAGE B1

BEST: Brainchild of climate skeptic

Most MERS cases going undetected SLOW MOVING EPIDEMIC UNDERWAY: STUDY

BY HELEN BRANSWELL THE CANADIAN PRESS A new analysis of MERS case data suggests a large number of infections are going undetected, with the researchers estimating that for each case that has been found, five to 10 may have been missed.

The scientific paper, from European researchers, further suggests that transmission of the MERS virus is occurring at a rate close to the threshold where it would be considered able to pass from person to person in a sustained manner.

In fact, the authors say based on the available evidence they cannot rule out the possibility that person-to-person spread is the main mode of transmission of the virus at this point.

The other option, they say, is that the virus is spreading via a combination of animal-to-person and then person-to-person transfer.

“We conclude that a slow growing epidemic is underway, but current epidemiological data do not allow us to determine whether transmission is self-sustaining in man,” they write in the article, published Wednesday in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases.

The scientists are from Imperial College London, the University of Edinburgh and the Institut Pasteur in Paris.

The work was done with funding from Britain’s Medical Research Council, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other agencies.

To date there have been roughly 155 confirmed MERS cases and at least 65 of those infections have ended in death.

All the cases trace back to infections in a handful of countries on the Arabian Peninsula: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Neil Ferguson, from Imperial College’s MRC Centre for Outbreak Analysis and Modelling, said that while publicly available data are spotty, calculations based on what is known

support the argument that only a small proportion of cases are coming to light.

“At the very least there probably have been double that number of infections,” Ferguson said in an interview.

“But it’s considerably more likely in my view that we’ve had maybe five to 10 times more human infections than that. And symptomatic human infections, I would say.”

He stressed that he and his co-authors are not suggesting that the MERS-affected countries are hiding cases, just that the way they are looking for them is not capturing the full scope of the outbreak.

Experts have previously expressed concern that surveillance systems that look only for MERS among people who seek hospital care will only catch the sickest of cases.

And in at least one affected country, Saudi Arabia, the criteria for who gets tested for MERS may be less inclusive still.

Dr. Anthony Mounts, the World Health Organization’s leading expert on MERS, said the agency has been told Saudi health officials are focusing their testing on people with MERS-like symptoms who are gravely ill.

“I know that their surveillance strategy is focused on intensive care patients,” Mounts said in an interview. “That’s the focus of their surveillance strategy.”

Mounts agrees that many MERS cases are probably being missed. But he noted that some other affected countries are taking a different testing approach.

For instance, Qatar has tested over 3,000 specimens over the past six months, looking for MERS in people who seek medical help for influenza-like illness, and all people diagnosed with pneumonia.

“They really are testing a lot of people and they’re not seeing this,” he said.

Eight Qataris have been diagnosed with MERS since the virus hit the global public health

tom group of three.

Imagine if they were ranking tires based on tread depth. Few rational people would care exactly where the cutoff point was between “OK” and “poor” as long as a clear difference could be seen between the two groups when it came to the performance of the tires.

But it’s all moot anyway, since there was no significant difference. BEST essentially just confirmed what other organizations such as NASA had already found: poor weather station quality just wasn’t poor enough or widespread enough to affect the overall trend.

Subtract the poor stations entirely and you still wind up with a temperature graph that has been rising over the last century or so.

But as Watts knows all too well, when you’re relying on ideology instead of science, you have to get creative.

Evan Bedford is a local environmentalist. Direct comments, questions and suggestions to wyddfa23@telus.net.

Visit the Energy and Ecology website at www.evanbedford.com.

radar in September 2012.

As well a man from Tunisia who contracted the virus is believed to have been infected on a visit to Qatar.

Because of the scarcity of publicly available data, Ferguson and his colleagues used some different approaches to try to estimate the state of the outbreak.

He acknowledged that their calculations are estimates, and said of the analysis “it’s not definitive ... but I still think it’s informative at least.”

A commentary by Canadian epidemiologists lauded the team for the techniques they used to reach their conclusions.

Dr. David Fisman and Ashleigh Tuite, who are with the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana Faculty of Public Health, also hinted that the often-seen instinct to withhold information during infectious disease outbreaks may be futile in the era of computational biology.

“The ability to draw inferences about diseases from non-traditional data sources will hopefully both provide alternate means of characterizing epidemics and diminish the temptation towards nontransparency in traditional public health authorities,” they wrote.

One of the questions Ferguson and his co-authors tried to answer relates to whether the virus is spreading person to person at this point or whether what is being seen are infections from an animal source that is igniting limited spread in people.

To do that, they tried to calculate what is known as the virus’s reproductive number — the number of people, on average, an infected person would pass the virus on to.

For a virus to sustain itself in people, each person needs to infect at least one other person, a reproductive number of 1.0 or greater.

Mounts said he believes animals — perhaps camels, but possibly others as well — are still playing a role in spreading MERS.

Remington and a .22-250 (both illegal for big game in Alberta), up to a couple of .358 Winchesters. Eventually I settled on the seven mm, or .280 calibres, mainly because of the wide range of bullet weights offered the hand loader.

After much getting talked out of, trading, trying and selling, I ended up with five faithful, superbly accurate, smooth-functioning, bolt action rifles: a Ruger 77 in .22-250, a custom, Mannlicher stocked seven mm Mauser on a Husquvarna action, a custom seven-m .08 on a Remington 788 action with a Brown Precision fiberglass stock, a fibreglass-stocked Ruger 77 in .280 Remington, and a fiberglass — stocked Sako in seven mm Remington magnum.

I sold all but two four years ago, back when buyers and I still had to do the registry paperwork. “So, what did you save?” George asked. Well, the Ruger .22 — 250 for varmints, and the seven mm — 08, not so much that I’ll ever hunt again, but because it has in it more stories of game taken — and missed — than any of my rifles.

For example, with it, on its bipod, I made my longest shot ever — 425 yards (in those days) — paced by hunting buddy John Horn, a land surveyor, and his party chief. But I still can’t believe, or understand how I earlier missed the same pronghorn buck at 50 feet … offhand shooting, maybe, or “that buck was too close,” akin to a flustered nimrod once explaining how he totally missed a whole magazine of ammunition at a very close moose: “That bull was too big.”

The quiche was delicious, but the après-lunch, Huntarian non-table talk was even better.

In fact, it was probably the most famous thing that he had ever said, being immortalized on the Wikipedia entry for the Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature (BEST) project. BEST was the brainchild of another climate skeptic by the name of Richard Muller.

But whereas Watts is definitively known only to have a high school diploma, Muller is a physics professor at the University of California, and a senior scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (a place renowned for the discovery of many strangely named atomic elements and for receiving many notso-strangely named Nobel Prizes).

In the beginning, both Watts and Muller were skeptical about global warming. Watts, in particular, noted that many small weather stations were located in urban areas, which soaked up heat from the sun (and thus would have skewed the data about warming over the planet as a whole). Even in rural areas, he saw that some of the stations were of poor quality, since they were situated too close to hot chunks of dark asphalt, for example.

“So, what is your favourite scope and rifle?”

So when Watts saw the statistical methodology that BEST was going to use to sort out these potential George Landry asked. Well, I started with Weaver scopes, but ended with light, compact Burris variissues, he was all for it. And not only did BEST have ables on most of my rifles and a couple of big, lightnine other top-notch scientists working on the probBob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who gathering, range-finding Redfields on very longlem, it had ample funding from the Charles G. Koch lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusrange rifles.

Foundation, known to be quite skeptical of humanplanet.net.

Looking back, I have tried more than two dozen caused global warming. centre fire rifles, ranging, in calibres, from a .223 But the big problem was that the scientists were also honest. They found out that even when they took the problematic weather stations out of the equation, the world was still warming … and largely by human influence.

So I did a google search for all occurrences of “station quality” on WUWT. CARDMEMBER EXCLUSIVE And at the top of the list was an article by Watts called An uncorrected assumption in BEST’s station quality paper.

Station quality is IN CANADIAN TIRE ‘MONEY’ ON THE CARD® when ranked in five classificayou purchase 4 Winter Tires on your Options® tions, from poor to good, based largely on factors ** Mastercard® or Options® WorldMastercard®. such as how close the station is to a building or 74.99 ea, up Goodyear Nordic Winter Get a card today at a parking lot, etc. BEST Tires. Offer improved snow and ice wanted to find out if there Customer Service. traction and braking. 175/70R14 84S. was any significant difference in the average Reg from 99.99 *10% of the total pre-tax price of qualifying winter **On a set of 4 Goodyear Nordic Tires. Bonus $40 off a temperatures given by the tires, excluding labour, balancing and fees, will be set of 4 with manufacturer’s mail-in rebate. awarded to your account within 10 days of the good locations versus the See details in store. posted transaction. This offer cannot be combined *most vehicles poor locations. So they with any other Cardmember Exclusive offers and can called the top three class*see service for be cancelled at any time without notice. Offer valid es “OK” and the bottom Oct. 1 - Nov. 17, 2013 only. details two classes “poor.”

PRESENT COUPON But Watts didn’t like that. He figured that instead of grouping the Canadian Tire #329 Cana Canadian Tire #645 Canadian Tire #655 classifications into a top 25 2510 Gaetz Ave. 300, 6380 - 50 Ave. #200 62 Industrial Trail, group of three and a bottom group of two, it should R Red Deer, AB Red Deer, AB Sylvan Lake, AB rather have been into a 403-342-2222 40 403-346-1497 403-887-0581 top group of two and a bot-

SCAMMELL: Sold all but two rifles

Beat

rush! *

GET 10% BACK

Save 25%

FREE

Battery Check

52645K6-16

STATINS : Millions take them

Aspirin — widely used to lower the risk of strokes and heart attacks — is not addressed in the guidelines.

And many drugs other than statins are still recommended for certain people, such as those with high triglycerides.

Patients should not stop taking any heart drug without first checking with their doctor.

The guidelines also say: ● Adults 40 to 79 should get an estimate every four to six years of their chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke over the next decade using the new formula.

It includes age, sex, race, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes and smoking. If risk remains unclear, doctors can consider family history or three other tests.

The best one is a coronary artery calcium test, an X-ray to measure calcium in heart arteries. ● For those 20 to 59, an estimate of their lifetime risk of a heart attack or stroke can be considered using traditional factors like cholesterol and blood pressure to persuade them to change their lifestyle. ● To fight obesity, doctors should develop individualized weight loss plans including a moderately reduced calorie diet, exercise and behaviour strategies.

The best ones offer two or three in-person meetings a month for at least six months. Web or phone-based programs are a less-ideal option. ● Everyone should get at least 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise three or four times a week. ● People should eat a “dietary pattern” focused on vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

Include low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish, beans and healthy oils and nuts.

Limit sweets, sweet drinks, red meat, saturated fat and salt.

“I don’t like the concept of ’good foods’ and ’bad foods,”’ said Dr. Robert Eckel, a University of Colorado cardiologist who worked on the guidelines. “We really want to emphasize dietary patterns.”

LIFESTYLE

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013 END OF THE JOURNEY

HOROSCOPE Thursday, Nov. 14 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Josh Duhamel, 41; Patrick Warburton, 49; Laura Ramsey, 31 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon in aspect to Jupiter will affect your belief system. Our emotions are being tested right now, thus making us more sensitive about our moral issues, our ethics and our legal system. A somewhat tense unity between the planet of relationships, Venus and Uranus, things will shake us up in the romance deASTRO partment. Expect an unusual pace DOYNA in your relationship. Negotiation or settlements are not favoured during this time as values and taste will most certainly clash. Do not expect stability in your love knots.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, emotional stability will be your main lesson this year. Your state of mind will be quite sporadic, yet stimulating. Boredom will not be an issue, if you are fond of exciting activities or just to bring some pizzazz in your life. The secret is to remain open-minded.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today, you are very moody and still, quite headstrong. If you are expecting people over, do not go out of your way to impress your guests. Your presence will be much more appreciated than your over-the-top welcome.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are in desperate need to regain your personal freedom in one close partnership. Socially, expect to deal with some hurdles or some unforeseen circumstances. You will be pushed to detangle yourself from something burdensome. Legal issues are hard to cope with now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An impulse purchase should be avoided today. You may over-estimate the value of an object or someone’s real qualities. Your role in a group may be higher than you can handle. Try to not bite more than you can chew.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are a firm believer in your core values and in your path in life. Others may see this as an overly rated attitude considering your life’s conditions.

Annoyances with superiors may block you from being fully meeting your obligations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The need to rebel or to justify yourself will not work in your favour today. Stop explaining yourself or trying to prove a point, which others will not buy.

Your co-workers may invade your personal space. Their approach fluctuates a lot.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your need for privacy may be overshadowed by a friend who may try to implicate you in a project or in a group you dislike and, which you consider not to be rewarding for you, personally. Your partner will be available for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are, undoubtedly, a peace lover. Today, however, reaching harmony will prove quite demanding and testy for you. You may lack in the family support or you may feel estranged in your own home. Seek solitude.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Personal issues at your office will throttle through your mind. Colleagues appear to be unreliable and hard to rely on. Everyone’s got a plan totally different from yours. It is not obvious if you all share the same ethical issues or values.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Abstain yourself from acting with over-confidence or superiority, especially when it comes to someone you care about. Your changeable behaviour may take them off guard. Stop beating a dead horse and respect each other’s personal boundaries.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There’s an element of emotional restlessness that can be felt today. A partner’s behaviour may seem as if you are not worthy or deserving of your role in a household position. You may have a harder time fitting in a social group.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Solitude may call your name. Despite your professional awards and advancements, you feel somewhat lonely and isolated from others. Relationships may appear more unreliable and may leave you with a bad taste in your mouth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You and your partner may disagree on certain expenses related to your entertainment or pleasurable activities. The cost is much higher than you have realized. You both experience a major difference of opinion in how you assess your own values.

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

B4

SUN SIGNS

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Health Canada should rescind the permission it granted to manufacturers of some cooking oils to put health claims on their product labels, a new analysis published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal argues.

The article, written by a nutritional science researcher and a cardiologist, says the available evidence suggests oils rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids but containing little or no omega-3 fatty acids are not protective of heart health and may even slightly increase the risk of heart disease.

“I can’t follow the logic of giving these ones a health claim,” said Richard Bazinet of the University of Toronto’s department of nutritional sciences.

“When you look at evidence — beneficial, neutral, bad — we’re debating bad or neutral....

We’re nowhere near the beneficial side of the argument, which is what a health claim should require.”

The products Bazinet is referring to are corn, sunflower and safflower oils, which are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, but contain negligible amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. He and coauthor Dr. Michael Chu

analyzed the findings of existing studies; they did not conduct new research on these oils.

They noted that while there is evidence supporting the claim that cooking oils containing a mix of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids lower the risk of heart disease, the same is not true for omega-6 on its own.

And further, there are hints in the data that omega-6-rich oils may be associated with a slightly elevated risk of heart disease.

“It’s not like we’re debating whether this protected people or had no effect. We’re saying the debate is: Would it be harmful in the general population or not?” Bazinet said.

Oils that contain a mix of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are canola and soybean, which are in fact the oils Canadians consume most frequently. Canola oil and soybean oil comprise about 55 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively, of Canadian oil intake.

By contrast, cooking oils rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids make up only about five per cent of Canadian consumption.

Olive oil is a monounsaturated product and was not included in their analysis of studies, said Bazinet, adding that it is considered a healthy dietary choice.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boyfriend should be honest if he hopes to rekindle relationship Dear Annie: I am madly in love with my exfiancee. We have been separated since March but have been talking about getting back together and starting a family.

The problem is, while we were separated, I slept with another woman. It happened at a weak point in my life, and I don’t plan to do it again. Now the other woman says she is pregnant. I have asked for proof, but she hasn’t provided any. We did use a condom, but it broke.

Should I tell my almost-fiancee or wait until I have physical proof?

I know if I tell her, she will be immensely hurt and may never want to see me again. I don’t want to lose the love of my life and my best friend over this. Please help me. — On a Break Dear Break: It is always a bad idea to begin a relationship with dishonesty. Word is likely to get back to your fiancee, so you must tell her first. Don’t make excuses for your behavior. Take responsibility, tell her you are deeply sorry, and ask for forgiveness.

Say that you understand she is disappointed and hurt, and that you will give her as much time as she needs to think about your future together. We hope she decides to give you another chance, and that you will be worthy of her trust.

Dear Annie: I have been disabled for several years. I have a hip problem and arthritis in both legs, so I need to use the handicapped toilet stall because of its higher seat and room for mobility. I use a cane to get around, so it’s obvious I have a hard time walking. There are times when I need a wheelchair.

You would think that Jill Q. Public would be courteous, and in most cases, they are. However, I have encountered women who let children play in the handicapped stall for a half-hour and, once, a young woman who specifically wanted that stall even though there were others available. I even have been shoved aside because of the race to get in. Just because I move slower doesn’t mean my need isn’t as urgent.

Please, ladies, life is challenging enough without this kind of rudeness.

Consider how you would want to be treated if you were in my shoes. — Vermont Reader Dear Vermont: We cannot understand how anyone would deny the use of a handicapped stall to

MITCHELL & SUGAR

ANNIE ANNIE someone who requires it.

Please don’t be reluctant to speak up if someone grabs that stall while you are waiting. Here’s the rule: The handicapped stall may be used by an able-bodied person provided no one needs it, no

other stall is available and you will be quick.

When you can wait for a regular stall, please do so.

Dear Annie: I have a response for “Waiting for Your Answer,” who complained that every time he went to the bank, the greeter at the door and the tellers made small talk with the customers.

He said it took up too much time. Apparently, he’s never worked with the public.

I work in a bank. My employers have told us to be friendly to the customers. If it’s a regular customer, we might ask about the family or their job. To me, that is simply personalized service.

I prefer to do business where someone will acknowledge me rather

than ignore me.

If “Waiting” doesn’t want to be spoken to, he has three options: One, ignore their friendly questions. Two, complain to the person in charge. Three, take his business elsewhere, where they move people through like robots on a conveyer belt. “Waiting” needs to learn to stop and smell the roses — or start earlier. — Glad To Be a Friendly Customer Service Rep 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.

DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYS

Fabricland Sewing Club Members receive 20% Off regular price Fabrics, Sewing Notions, Cut Laces, Trims, Quilt Batt, Fibre Fill, Foam, Pillow Forms, Lining, Interfacing and more everyday!

NOW DOUBLE YOUR DISCOUNT AND RECEIVE

40%

OFF REG. PRICE

FABRICS, NOTIONS, HOME DECOR & SEW MUCH MORE! Excludes product labeled Special Purchase and Promotional

3

days FRI. - SUN. Nov. 15 - 17 only Offer exclusive to Fabricland Sewing Club Members

1st in Fabric Selection Quality & Value

2119 Gaetz Ave RED DEER UnitAve #1 5239, 53rd 2119 Gaetz –– RED DEER NEW 2119 Gaetz Ave REDAvenue DEER 2119 GaetzNorth Aveof– –Superstore RED DEER LOCATION

403-343-1277 403-343-1277 403-343-1277 403-343-1277

STORE HOURS Mon-Fri: 10AM - 9PM Sat: 9:30AM - 5:30PM Sun: 12PM - 5PM Fabricland Sewing Club Members Value Hotline 1.866.R.Fabric 1.866.732.2742 www.fabriclandwest.com

47391K14

Scientists say certain cooking oils should not be labelled heart healthy

Quebec rower Mylene Paquette celebrates as she arrives in Lorient, western France, on Tuesday, after a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Paquette is the first North American woman to row solo across the North Atlantic. She left Halifax just over four months ago in a specially designed 7.3-metre boat propelled only by Paquette and the currents.

SPORTS Bleackley added to Super Series game in Red Deer REBELS CAPTAIN WILL BE TEAM’S LONE REPRESENTATIVE FOR SERIES

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer Rebels forward and team captain Conner Bleackley has been added to the Team WHL roster for the 2013 Subway Super Series game against Team Russia Nov. 27 at the Centrium.

Bleackley will not play the following night at Lethbridge, but is the lone 1996-born WHL player scheduled to appear in either of the final two games of the international series.

Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter will handle bench boss duties for Team WHL and as the head coach of the Canadian national team for the 2014 World Junior Championship, will use the two-game set as an evaluation tool.

Several of the players who will compete in the Super Series will be invited to the Team Canada final selection camp in December.

Joining Sutter behind the Team WHL bench will be Kootenay Ice head coach Ryan McGill, who will also serve an assistant with Team Canada at the WJC set for Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Malmo, Sweden. Rebels trainer Dave ‘Radar’ Horning will work both Super Series games, while Jordan Aube of the Rebels will be the Team WHL athletic therapist for the game in Red Deer.

Handling Team WHL goaltending duties for both games will be Eric Comrie of the Tri-City Americans and Tristan Jarry of the Edmonton Oil Kings.

Lining up on the blueline for the WHL squad at the Centrium will be Madison Bowey and Damon Severson of the Kelowna Rockets, Griffin Reinhart of the Oil Kings, Dillon Heatherington of the Swift Current Broncos, Derrick Pouliot of the Portland Winterhawks and the Prince Albert Raiders’ Josh Morrissey.

The Team WHL forwards selected for the Nov. 27 contest are Bleackley, Troy Bourke of the Prince George Cougars, Curtis Lazar and Mitch Moroz of the Oil Kings, Nicholas Petan, Brendan Leipsic and Taylor Leier of the Winterhawks, Kootenay Ice star Sam Reinhart, Hunter Shinkaruk of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Jujhar Khaira of the Everett Silvertips, and Morgan Klimchuk and Chandler Stephenson of the Regina Pats.

The Subway Super Series opens with Russia meeting Team QMJHL Monday and Wednesday at Gatineau and Sherbrooke, Que. Team Russia and Team OHL will meet Nov. 21 and 25 at Oshawa and Sudbury, before moving west.

B5

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Red Deer players giving Olds Grizzlys some bite PLAYERS FROM CITY ADDING CHARACTER AND HARD WORK TO AJHL TEAM

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR OLDS — The Olds Grizzlys’ pipeline into Red Deer is wide open.

In the opinion of head coach Brett Hopfe, it’s about time.

“We went after Red Deer players pretty heavily this summer,” Hopfe said Tuesday following a 2-1 overtime win over the visiting Grande Prairie Storm.

The Grizzlys bench boss recruited five Red Deer players to join his Alberta Junior Hockey League club this season, including three members — forwards Chris Gerrie, Dustin Gorgi and Jack Goranson — of the 2013 Telus Cup national champion Red Deer midget AAA Optimist Chiefs. In addition, Derrick Morrell played sparingly with the Optimist Chiefs and fellow forward Kyle Moore skated in a B.C. junior B loop last winter.

“These guys come from a tradition of winning and with the way our team has been the past three to four years we want to bring in guys who have won before, players who have that confidence and know how to win,” said Hopfe. “These Red Deer players are all guys who have tremendous character and that’s big for myself and the other coaches with our team . . . to have guys with character who want to work hard at getting better every day.

“I think it’s something our organization has lacked in the past and something we want to continue to do because the (midget AAA) program in Red Deer is obviously very strong.

“This organization made a bad mistake in not getting more Red Deer players in the past.”

As Hopfe noted, the Red Deer players bring various attributes to the team, as does another former Chief — Big Valley native Ty Mappin, who was surprisingly reassigned to the Grizzlys by the Everett Silvertips after playing as WHL rookie last season.

“Chris Gerrie obviously has tremendous skill, the same as Ty Mappin, two guys who are very high end,” said Hopfe. “Then you have a couple of guys like Goranson and Gorgi who bring a bit of grit and can still finish. The thing I like about those guys is they don’t give up. They work hard and they compete every night.”

The Olds bench boss is anxious for the six-foot-four, 205-pound Moore, currently out with an injury, to return to the Grizzlys lineup.

“He’s been great for us, a key guy,” said Hopfe. “We miss him a lot. He’s a role player, a penalty killer and a guy who likes to mix it up a bit and stick up for his teammates. There have been other guys who have tried to fill his role but just haven’t filled his skates.”

Gerrie is the club’s second leading scorer with 25 points (9-16) in 26 games, sitting behind Olds native and team captain Spencer Dorowicz (17-15-32).

“It’s been a good start for me, for sure. Now I have to stay consistent,” said Gerrie.

“It’s been a big plus to have good friends on the team right from the start.

I played with some of these guys last year and I know the other (Red Deer) guys who are here.”

The Grizzlys roster also includes two other Red Deer natives in forward BJ Duffin, who was with the 2012 Telus Cup champion Chiefs, and 16-year-old defenceman Jesse Freeborn, who appeared in four games with the 2012-13 Chiefs and has played one game with Olds this season.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Red Deer Optimist Chief Chris Gerrie pokes the puck off the stick of a Calgary Buffalo during AAA Midget hockey action at the Arena in Red Deer last season.

Gerrie is just one of many players from Red Deer that are playing for the Olds Grizzlys.

When Hopfe called Gerrie during the summer, the 17-year-old forward jumped at the chance to join the Grizzlys.

“I was excited to have the chance to come and play here,” he said. “I realized this was going to be a rebuilding year for the team and I’m just happy to help.”

Gerrie noted that playing under Optimist Chiefs head coach Doug Quinn last winter helped him prepare for the next level.

“He treated us like junior players and participating in his hard practices helped me with adjusting to the pace of junior hockey,” he said. “I learned to think a lot faster which is really necessary at this level.”

The Grizzlys possess a 10-11-5 record and are tied for fifth place in the South Division, but Gerrie sees blue skies ahead.

“We’re building every game. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs this season because we’re young,” he said. “That’s OK, it comes with being inexperienced

and our older players are helping the rookies a lot.”

Hopfe has been more than satisfied with the contributions of the Grizzlys older players as the club continues to build with 11 rookies on the roster.

“All of our captains, including Spencer, are guys who worked extremely hard to get where they’re at,” he said.

“A lot of them started off at the bottom of our roster. Spencer himself was a fourth-line guy when we first brought him in here, and he worked his way up to the first line.

“How these older guys work rubs off on our younger players and we have a lot of younger guys this year.”

Six players — forward Logan Fisher and defencemen Kolton Dixon, Joel Topping, Kirk Johnson, Colton Bobyk and Jordan Steenbergen — from the last two Telus Cup champion Chiefs teams are currently playing in the Western Hockey League, while a larger number are playing junior A.

Please see PIPELINE on Page B6

Final four teams slug it out with Grey Cup berth at stake We are down to the Final Four in the CFL this able seasons in the history of pro football this year playoff weekend as the remaining teams slug it out and he is currently healthy enough to be a big facto determine who gets to spend a fun-filled Grey Cup tor in the game. Ray has an effortless passing style week in beautiful downtown Regina. There are very and laser-sharp precision, plus I doubt whether the few good reasons to fight for an opporyoung Hamilton secondary can handle all of tunity to visit Regina in November, but the receiver weapons available to him in the a chance to win a Grey Cup championgame. Ray can use hitch screens with Chad ship would top a short list.

Owens or Andre Durie and a long game with The early game is the East showreceivers Jason Barnes, Dontrelle Inman, down between Hamilton and Toronto.

John Chiles or possibly even recycled Romby Surprisingly enough, Hamilton and Bryant in the starting lineup. The Ray factor Toronto have met only seven times in will be too much for the ‘Cats in my opinion. an East final since 1950. They last met It will also be tough to pick a winner in in the 1986 final, so their game will the wild West where the Calgary Stampeders have almost as much fanfare as a Grey host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at McCup game in the usually indifferent Mahon Stadium, temporarily decorated with GTA. plenty of green and red fan Christmas colors The game promises to be a good one on Sunday afternoon. Yuletide look aside, JIM because it will feature two quarterthere will be little peace or goodwill between SUTHERLAND backs who can shoot out the lights in the fans or teams inside the stadium. an indoor stadium. The close proximCalgary will likely start Kevin Glenn at ity of Hamilton means the ‘Cats could quarterback on Sunday, but he will be realmost have a home field fan advanplaced by Rider-killer Drew Tate if Glenn tage in the cavernous and usually lifeless Rogers does not produce early in the game. Calgary coach Center.

John Hufnagel gives his three quarterbacks equal Lots of life in this game because Hamilton fans reps with the first-string offence because he wants hate Argo fans and the feeling is very mutual, so you them to be ready to take control of the offence and can add a war zone into the equation for this game. Tate will likely play because he is money against the Hamilton won two out of three games against the Riders.

Argos in the regular season and that fact makes the Stamp tailback Jon Cornish is a prohibitive favorgame a very tough call for me, but I lean toward the ite to grab both the outstanding Canadian and player Argonauts. awards this year for one simple reason: Cornish was Ricky Ray has enjoyed one of the most remark- an unstoppable force this year. A high octane Stamp

OFFSIDE

Greg Meachem, Sports Editor, 403-314-4363 E-mail gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

>>>>

offence is a big part of the team’s success and I expect the same performance from Calgary on Sunday, so why do I believe the Riders will win this game?

The first conclusion might be that fall down the stairs I took as a toddler and its eventual effect on my long term cognitive skills, but I saw enough from Saskatchewan in the semifinal to predict a Rider victory in Cowtown.

I predicted in my last column that Rider pivot Darian Durant would run his way to a victory in the semifinal. Durant has largely abandoned his run game over the past few years and instead tried to become a pocket passer with limited success. He was able to use the element of surprise against the Lions when he ran for 97 yards, most of them in the fourth quarter during crunch time.

The Stamp defence will not be surprised when Durant takes off in the game, but he will produce some concerns about cover schemes for the Stamps.

Will Calgary use a linebacker to spy on Durant and open up other opportunities for the Rider offence, or do they stay in match cover with the Rider receivers and backs? Durant is indeed the wild card in the game and he will need to sell out as a runner once again, because he cannot win the West final based solely on his passing game. Taj Smith’s 55-yard circus catch saved Durant from one of two easy picks by the Lions when he attempted to throw into double cover last Sunday.

However, I believe Durant will play to his strength and run the Riders right into a home Grey Cup berth with a win against Calgary.

Jim Sutherland is a Red Deer freelance writer

SEE MORE ONLINE AT WWW.REDDEERADVOCATE.COM

SCOREBOARD Hockey

Local Sports Pt 31 26 24 22 21 18 Pt 33 25 24 24 19 9

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Kelowna 18 14 2 0 2 77 43 30 Victoria 22 12 9 0 1 54 57 25 Prince George 24 8 12 1 3 67 96 20 Vancouver 22 8 11 2 1 65 81 19 Kamloops 22 6 13 2 1 60 80 15 U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 22 16 4 1 1 109 68 34 Everett 21 14 3 4 0 74 56 32 Spokane 21 14 7 0 0 82 56 28 Tri-City 23 12 9 0 2 65 59 26 Seattle 21 11 8 0 2 74 83 24 d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Tuesday’s results Lethbridge 5 Moose Jaw 3 Prince Albert 4 Saskatoon 1 Medicine Hat 6 Prince George 1 Portland 10 Seattle 2 Wednesday’s results Swift Current 3 Kootenay 0 Brandon 5 Saskatoon 2 Medicine Hat 3, Kamloops 1 Regina 6, Everett 5

Kootenay 5 3 6 — 14 Swift Current 11 10 13 — 34 Goal — Kootenay: Hoflin (L, 5-4-0); Swift Current: Laurikainen (W, 9-7-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Kootenay: 0-4; Swift Current: 0-5.

Tigers 3, Blazers 1 First Period 1. Medicine Hat, Becker 4 (Sanford, McVeigh) 13:41 (pp) Second Period 2. Medicine Hat, Koules 7 (Bredo, Vannelli) 17:59 (pp) Third Period 3. Kamloops, Grist 1 (Clouston, Kornelsen) 9:11 4. Medicine Hat, Valk 9 (Shinkaruk, Vannelli) 15:05 Shots on goal Medicine Hat 5 14 15 — 34 Kamloops 8 10 9 — 27 Goal — Medicine Hat: Langhamer (W, 7-2-2); Kamloops: Kozun (L, 1-8-2).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Medicine Hat: 2-4; Kamloops: 0-4.

Pats 6, Silvertips 5 (OT) First Period 1. Regina, Hunt 2 (Stevenson) 12:06 Second Period 2. Everett, Sandhu 7 (Winquist, Hayer) 0:24 3. Everett, Pufahl 7 (Winquist, Nikolishin) 1:55 (pp) 4. Everett, Sandhu 8 (Juulsen, Winquist) 5:03 5. Regina, Kammerer 1 (Christoffer, Sinitsyn) 10:25 6. Regina, Leier 14 (Stevenson, Klimchuk) 10:52 Third Period 7. Everett, Stadnyk 6 (Davis, Low) 4:03 8. Everett, Sandhu 9 (Khaira, Bauml) 11:18 9. Regina, Hunt 3 (Gay, Sinitsyn) 14:29 10. Regina, Sinitsyn 2 (Gay, Leier) 18:51 (pp) Overtime 11. Regina, Stevenson 11 (Sinitsyn) 1:11 Shots on goal Regina 6 6 8 1 — 21 Everett 7 11 7 0 — 25 Goal — Regina: Macauley (W, 12-7-0); Everett: Cotton (LS, 5-1-3).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Regina: 1-2; Everett: 1-4.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Tampa Bay 18 13 5 0 26 Boston 17 11 5 1 23 Toronto 18 11 6 1 23 Detroit 19 9 5 5 23 Montreal 19 9 8 2 20 Ottawa 18 7 7 4 18 Florida 19 4 11 4 12 Buffalo 20 4 15 1 9 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 18 11 7 0 22 Washington 19 10 8 1 21 N.Y. Rangers18 9 9 0 18 Carolina 18 7 7 4 18 New Jersey 18 6 7 5 17 N.Y. Islanders19 7 9 3 17 Philadelphia 18 7 10 1 15 Columbus 17 6 10 1 13

Thursday’s games Moose Jaw at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Kootenay at Prince Albert, 6 p.m.

Saskatoon at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Swift Current at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

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

Prince George at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Seattle at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Portland at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

Saturday’s games Kootenay at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Swift Current at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Portland at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Tri-City at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Regina at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Prince George at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Seattle at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s summaries Wheat Kings 5, Blades 2 First Period 1. Brandon, Nejezchleb 17 (McGauley) 0:15 2. Saskatoon, Millette 5 (Clayton, Sherbak) 12:19 (pp) Second Period 3. Brandon, McGauley 3 (Bukarts, Waltz) 6:42 (pp) 4. Saskatoon, Millette 6 (Coghlan, Revel) 15:10 (pp) 5. Brandon, Robinson 2 (unassisted) 17:01 Third Period 6. Brandon, Robinson 3 (unassisted) :54.

7. Brandon, Pulock 7 (Quenneville, Pankewicz) 16:12 (pp).

Shots on goal Brandon 15 10 15 — 40 Saskatoon 15 8 9 — 32 Goal — Brandon: Papirny (W, 5-5-0); Saskatoon: Trombley (L, 3-4-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Brandon: 2-4; Saskatoon: 2-4.

Broncos 3, Ice 0 First Period 1. Swift Current, Merkley 8 (Lernout, Debrusk) 15:30 2. Swift Current, Black 13 (Merkley, Heatherington) 18:20 (sh) Second Period No Scoring.

Third Period 3. Swift Current, Gordon 13 (Cave, Gawdin) 5:08 Shots on goal

GF 56 48 52 47 49 53 40 36

GA 43 30 42 51 42 56 66 63

GF 51 61 41 34 38 54 33 44

GA 42 55 49 49 46 61 45 50

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 17 14 3 0 28 55 30 Chicago 18 12 2 4 28 66 49 Minnesota 19 11 4 4 26 50 41 St. Louis 16 11 2 3 25 54 37 Dallas 18 9 7 2 20 49 52 Winnipeg 20 9 9 2 20 53 57 Nashville 18 8 8 2 18 38 57 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 20 15 4 1 31 68 48 Phoenix 19 13 4 2 28 63 58 San Jose 18 11 2 5 27 66 43 Vancouver 20 11 7 2 24 54 54 Los Angeles 18 11 6 1 23 52 44 Calgary 18 6 9 3 15 49 64 Edmonton 20 4 14 2 10 48 78 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Buffalo 3, Los Angeles 2, SO Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 1, SO Winnipeg 3, Detroit 2, SO N.Y. Islanders 3, Nashville 1 New Jersey 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Washington 4, Columbus 3, OT Carolina 2, Colorado 1 Philadelphia 5, Ottawa 0 Florida 3, Anaheim 2 Phoenix 3, St. Louis 2, OT San Jose 3, Calgary 2, OT

Thursday’s Games Columbus at Boston, 5 p.m.

Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

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

Phoenix at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Calgary, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 2, Toronto 1, SO Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1 Dallas 3, Edmonton 0

● Men’s basketball: Woody’s RV vs.

Sheraton Red Deer, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Grandview Allstars, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Wednesday’s summaries

Friday

Stars 3, Oilers 0 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Daley Dal (holding) 12:38, Eakin Dal (hooking) 16:42, Smyth Edm (slashing) 17:51.

Second Period 1. Dallas, Peverley 4 (Benn, Roussel) 10:35 Penalties — Robidas Dal (holding) 2:40, Garbutt Dal (Freezing the Puck) 3:09, Benn Dal (high-sticking) 8:11, Ference Edm (hooking) 13:19, NugentHopkins Edm (holding) 19:04.

Third Period 2. Dallas, Seguin 8 19:08 (en) 3. Dallas, Roussel 2 (Daley, Lehtonen) 19:46 (en) Penalties — Petry Edm (hooking) 0:48, Gordon Edm (stick holding) 6:17, Potter Edm (tripping) 7:05.

Shots on goal Dallas 11 7 8 — 26 Edmonton 9 6 7 — 22 Goal — Dallas: Lehtonen (W, 8-3-2); Edmonton: Dubnyk (L, 3-9-1).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Dallas: 0-6; Edmonton: 0-5.

Flyers 2, Penguins 1 First Period 1. Philadelphia, Schenn 5 (Simmonds) 16:02 Penalties — Schenn Pha (goaltender interference) 9:04.

Second Period 2. Pittsburgh, Crosby 9 (Malkin, Jokinen) 8:29 (pp) 3. Philadelphia, Schenn 6 (Downie, Voracek) 18:40 (pp) Penalties — Rosehill Pha (interference) 6:51, Streit Pha (high-sticking) 10:46, Engelland Pit (hooking) 15:31, Dupuis Pit (slashing), Hartnell Pha (slashing), Bortuzzo Pit (cross-checking) 17:10.

Third Period No Scoring Penalties — Couturier Pha (tripping) 6:46.

Shots on goal Philadelphia 8 10 3 — 21 Pittsburgh 16 9 6 — 31 Goal — Philadelphia: Emery (W, 2-3-0); Pittsburgh: Fleury (L, 10-5-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Philadelphia: 1-2; Pittsburgh: 1-4.

Wild 2, Maple Leafs 1 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Kadri Tor (goaltender interference) 7:07, Coyle Minn (fighting), Lupul Tor (fighting) 13:53, Granlund Minn (hooking) 17:57.

Second Period 1. Toronto, Raymond 6 (Rielly, Kadri) 7:32 (pp) Penalties — Kadri Tor (hooking) 1:06, Coyle Minn (hooking) 5:52, Parise Minn (holding) 13:18, Fraser Tor (roughing) 18:05, Brodziak Minn (roughing) 18:05.

Third Period 2. Minnesota, Parise 9 (Coyle, Koivu) 15:43 Penalties — McClement Tor (tripping) 0:34, Smithson Tor (interference) 3:57, Kadri Tor (deliberate injury) 8:41.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout Minnesota wins 2-0 Toronto : Raymond miss, Kessel miss.

Minnesota : Parise goal, Koivu miss, Pominville goal.

Shots on goal Toronto 7 6 7 3 — 23 Minnesota 6 14 14 0 — 34 Goal — Toronto: Bernier (LO, 7-4-1); Minnesota: Harding (W, 10-2-2).

Power plays (goal-chances)Toronto: 1-3; Minnesota: 0-5.

NHL Scoring Leaders Steven Stamkos, TB Sidney Crosby, Pit Alex Steen, StL Ryan Getzlaf, Ana John Tavares, NYI Alex Ovechkin, Wash Corey Perry, Ana Henrik Zetterberg, Det Frans Nielsen, NYI Pavel Datsyuk, Det Kyle Okposo, NYI Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Henrik Sedin, Van Matt Duchene, Col Phil Kessel, Tor Bobby Ryan, Ott Joe Pavelski, SJ Jiri Hudler, Cgy

G 14 8 14 10 8 14 11 10 9 9 6 5 3 11 10 9 6 6

semifinal — Ardrossan at Sylvan Lake, 4 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park. ● Junior women’s hockey: Medicine Hat at Central Alberta Amazons, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Buffaloes at Red Deer, 4:45 p.m., Arena. ● College basketball: SAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Peewee AA hockey: Medicine Hat Black at Sylvan Lake, 6 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

(The Drive). ● Major midget female hockey: Peace Country at Red Deer, 7:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● AJHL: Drumheller at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Okotoks at Stettler, 7:30 p.m.; High River at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.

Today

A 9 15 8 12 14 7 10 11 12 11 14 15 17 8 9 10 13 13

Pts 23 23 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 19

Football

● College volleyball: Fort McMurray Keyano at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Moose Jaw at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Boxing: Rumble in Red Deer, 7 p.m., Westerner Harvest Centre. ● Midget AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Elks, 7:45 p.m., Arena. ● Chinook senior hockey: Stony Plain at Innisfail, 8:30 p.m. ● Junior women’s hockey: Medicine Hat at Central Alberta Amazons, 8:30 p.m., Bowden Arena.

Sunday

● Major midget female hockey: Peace Country at Red Deer, 10:30 a.m., Collicutt Centre ● Bantam AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Ramada, noon, Arena; Okotoks at Sylvan Lake, 2:30 p.m. ● Major bantam female hockey: Calgary Outlaws at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Peewee AA hockey: Medicine Hat Black at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Midget AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 2:45 p.m., Arena. ● Men’s basketball: Grandview Allstars vs. Carstar, Monstars vs. Vikings, 4:15 p.m.; Orangemen vs. Dream Team, Rusty Chuckers vs. Wells Furniture, The Secret Runs vs. Alken Basin Drillers, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber.

Saturday ● Bantam AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Red Deer Ramada, 11:30 a.m., Arena; Taber at Red Deer Steel Kings, 4:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Bantam football: Tier 2 provincial final — Calgary Bulldogs at Lacombe, 11 a.m., MEGlobal Athletic Park. ● College volleyball: Fort McMurray Keyano at RDC, women at 1 p.m., men to follow. ● High school football: Provincial sixman semifinal — Breton at Rimbey, 1:30 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park. ● Midget AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Elks, 2 p.m., Arena; Calgary Canucks at Sylvan Lake, 7:30 p.m. ● High school football: Provincial tier 3

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 5 4 .556 — Toronto 4 5 .444 1 Boston 4 5 .444 1 New York 3 4 .429 1 Brooklyn 2 5 .286 2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 5 3 .625 — Atlanta 4 4 .500 1 Charlotte 4 4 .500 1 Orlando 4 5 .444 1 Washington 2 6 .250 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 8 0 1.000 — Chicago 3 3 .500 4 Cleveland 3 6 .333 5 Milwaukee 2 5 .286 5 Detroit 2 5 .286 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 8 1 .889 Dallas 5 3 .625 Houston 5 4 .556 Memphis 3 5 .375 New Orleans 3 6 .333 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 5 1 .833 Portland 6 2 .750 Minnesota 6 3 .667 Denver 3 4 .429 Utah 1 8 .111 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625

Golden State Phoenix L.A. Lakers Sacramento

Cincinnati Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh

Sunday’s results Division Semifinals East At Guelph, Ont. Hamilton 19 Montreal 16 (OT) West Saskatchewan 29 B.C. 25

Kansas City Denver San Diego Oakland

Sunday, Nov. 17 Division Finals East Hamilton at Toronto, 11 a.m.

West Saskatchewan at Calgary, 2:30 p.m.

6 4 4 3

4 5 5 6

W 9 8 4 3

L 0 1 5 6

0 0 0 0 West T 0 0 0 0

.600 .444 .444 .333

234 172 188 179

186 197 189 218

Pct 1.000 .889 .444 .333

PF 215 371 212 166

PA 111 238 202 223

PA 193 196 248 291

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 5 5 0 .500 274 Philadelphia 5 5 0 .500 252 N.Y. Giants 3 6 0 .333 165 Washington 3 6 0 .333 230 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 7 2 0 .778 265 Carolina 6 3 0 .667 214 Atlanta 2 7 0 .222 186 Tampa Bay 1 8 0 .111 146 North W L T Pct PF Detroit 6 3 0 .667 238 Chicago 5 4 0 .556 259 Green Bay 5 4 0 .556 245 Minnesota 2 7 0 .222 220 West W L T Pct PF Seattle 9 1 0 .900 265 San Francisco 6 3 0 .667 227 Arizona 5 4 0 .556 187 St. Louis 4 6 0 .400 224

PA

Thursday, Nov. 14

Sunday, Nov. 24 101st Grey Cup At Regina East champion vs. West champion, 4:30 p.m.

PA 175 231 209 259

STORY FROM B5

PIPELINE: Local players in junior A That number includes Dylan and Chase Thudium, Scott Feser, Scott Ferguson, Stefan Danielson, Cole Berreth, Tanner Lomsnes, Quinn Brown, Rory Davidson, Brady Bakke, Matt Zentner, Dasan Sydora, Kaleb Denham, Ian McLellan and Jody Sick.

Following is a list of Central Alberta players participating in junior A leagues this season (year of birth is included): Goal (W-L-T, GAA, save %) AJHL — Fort McMurray Oil Barons: Tanner Jailett, ‘93, Red Deer (13-1-2, 1.79, .940); Whitecourt Wolverines: Mac Engel, ‘93, Red Deer (no games played); Camrose Kodiaks: Matt Zentner, ‘95, Red Deer (3-6-2, 2.45, .901); Olds Grizzlys: Ethan Jemieff, ‘93, Olds (8-7-3, 2.69, .917); Drumheller Dragons: Adam Beukeboom, ‘94, Sundre (5-1-1, 2.24, .921).

SJHL — La Ronge Ice Wolves: Dasan Sydora, ‘94, Red Deer (5-3-0, 3.88, .907).

Defence (GP-G-A-Pts-PIM) AJHL — Drayton Valley Thunder: Dallen Hall, ‘93, Red Deer (23-1-3-4-21); Grande Prairie Storm: Kaleb Denham, ‘96, Innisfail (14-1-1-2-6); Lloydminster Bobcats: Taylor Mulder, ‘95, Lacombe

PA 258 244 243 287 PA 163 115 251 209 PA 216 247 212 279 PA 159 155 198 234

Indianapolis at Tennessee, 6:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17 Baltimore at Chicago, 11 a.m.

Oakland at Houston, 11 a.m.

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

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Arizona at Jacksonville, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Miami, 2:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 2:25 p.m.

San Francisco at New Orleans, 2:25 p.m.

Green Bay at N.Y. Giants, 2:25 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 6:30 p.m.

Open: Dallas, St. Louis Monday, Nov. 18 New England at Carolina, 6:40 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21 New Orleans at Atlanta, 6:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 24 Minnesota at Green Bay, 11 a.m.

Jacksonville at Houston, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

Chicago at St. Louis, 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 11 a.m.

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

Carolina at Miami, 11 a.m.

Tennessee at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Indianapolis at Arizona, 2:05 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 2:25 p.m.

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

Open: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Seattle Monday, Nov. 25 San Francisco at Washington, 6:40 p.m.

(24-6-4-10-75); Camrose Kodiaks: Dallas Bergstrom, ‘95, Bashaw (19-0-3-335); Quinn Brown, ‘95, Red Deer (222-0-2-25); Stefan Danielson, ‘95, Red Deer (23-0-2-2-42); Okotoks Oilers: Josh Smith, ‘94, Lacombe (18-6-5-11-33); Olds Grizzlys: Jesse Freeborn, ‘97, Red Deer (1-0-0-0-0); Matt Hanger, ‘93, Three Hills (21-2-2-4-75); Cale Brown, ‘96, Olds (211-6-7-29).

SJHL — Kindersley Klippers: Conner Veroba, ‘95, Red Deer (11-1-3-4-6); Melville Millionaires: Cole Berreth, ‘94, Bowden (12-0-5-5-6).

Forwards (GP-G-A-Pts-PIM) AJHL — Bonnyville Pontiacs: Brady Bakke, ‘94, Red Deer (20-3-4-7-21); Grande Prairie Storm: Dylan Thudium, ‘94, Sylvan Lake (22-4-3-7-23); Ian McLellan, ‘95, Red Deer (22-0-2-2-18); Chase Thudium, ‘96, Sylvan Lake (24-44-8-15); Lloydminster Bobcats: Tanner Dunkle, ‘93, Red Deer (25-10-13-23-40); Ryan Swier, ‘96, Lacombe (22-2-4-6-16); Spruce Grove Saints: Dylan Hollman, ‘94, Red Deer (17-13-4-17-12); Whitecourt Wolverines: Jaden Sveinson, ‘96, Red Deer (7-0-1-1-19); Drumheller Dragons: Rory Davidson, ‘95, Delburne (20-31-4-22); Chris Rauckman, ‘94, Red Deer (23-12-4-16-27); Camrose Kodiaks: Ryker Leer, ‘95, Red Deer (23-7-3-10-25); Jody Sick, ‘95, Red Deer (18-3-3-6-33); Scott Ferguson, ‘95, Sylvan Lake (20-1-2-3-20); Okotoks Oilers: Scott Feser, ‘95, Red Deer (15-0-8-8-8); Connor Hartley, ‘93, Red Deer (25-4-16-20-27); Olds Grizzlys: Chris Gerrie, ‘96, Red Deer (26-9-16-25-

5 5 4 2

3 3 6 5

.625 .625 .400 .286

— — 2 2 1/2

Tuesday’s Games Miami 118, Milwaukee 95 Dallas 105, Washington 95 Golden State 113, Detroit 95 L.A. Lakers 116, New Orleans 95 Wednesday’s Games Orlando 94, Milwaukee 91 Philadelphia 123, Houston 117, OT Charlotte 89, Boston 83 Minnesota 124, Cleveland 95 Toronto 103, Memphis 87 New York 95, Atlanta 91 San Antonio 92, Washington 79 Denver 111, L.A. Lakers 99 Utah 111, New Orleans 105 Portland 90, Phoenix 89 Sacramento 107, Brooklyn 86 Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, late

1/2

1/2 1/2 1/2

Thursday’s Games Houston at New York, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

GB — 2 1/2 3 4 1/2 5

Friday’s Games Milwaukee at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Portland at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m.

Dallas at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Denver, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Utah, 7 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Detroit at Sacramento, 8:30 p.m.

GB — — 1/2 2 1/2 5 1/2 GB —

eral manager Craig Heisinger, Phoenix Coyotes assistant GM Brad Treliving and Brad Pascall, Hockey Canada vice-president of hockey operations/national teams.

“We are extremely pleased with the coaching and management staffs that we have assembled to lead Team Canada at the Spengler Cup this year,” Pascall said. “Doug brings great international experience as the head coach and has helped guide Canada internationally on many occasions. Both Craig and Brad have extensive knowledge of the game, having combined for more than 60 years in hockey, and will be great assets to assembling Canada’s team for the Spengler Cup.”

SPENGLER CUP THE CANADIAN PRESS

CFL Playoffs

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 7 2 0 .778 234 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 169 Miami 4 5 0 .444 193 Buffalo 3 7 0 .300 199 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 6 3 0 .667 222 Tennessee 4 5 0 .444 200 Houston 2 7 0 .222 170 Jacksonville 1 8 0 .111 115 North W L T Pct PF

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

CALGARY — The Canadian team will have a familiar face on the bench when the squad tries to defend its Spengler Cup title next month in Switzerland.

Doug Shedden will return as head coach for the Dec. 2631 tournament. He guided Canada to a 7-2 win over host HC Davos in last year’s title game.

Longtime Swiss League coach Serge Pelletier will serve as an assistant. The team’s management staff will include Winnipeg Jets assistant gen-

MEN’S BASKETBALL Rusty Chuckers got 20 points from Kevin Buwalda and 16 from Rusty Gilcrist in downing the Triple Treat 83-69 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Tuesday.

Axl Bendesel had 18 points in a losing cause.

5); Landon Kletke, ‘95, Trochu (24-3-69-112); Kyle Moore, ‘94, Red Deer (16-12-3-68); Spencer Dorowicz, ‘93, Olds (2617-15-32-29); BJ Duffin, ‘94, Red Deer (24-4-10-14-68); Dustin Gorgi, ‘95, Red Deer (26-4-7-11-46); Derrick Morrell, ‘95, Red Deer (16-1-1-2-17); Jack Goranson, ‘95, Red Deer (23-2-3-5-32); Ty Mappin, ‘96, Big Valley (18-1-6-7-21).

SJHL — Battleford North Stars: Robin Carlson, ‘94, Sylvan Lake (11-2-1-3-0); Flin Flon Bombers: Brody Robinson,

‘93, Red Deer (17-1-4-5-25), Landon Hiebert, ‘93, Red Deer (13-0-1-1-36); Melfort Mustangs: Anthony Pickering, ‘93, Sylvan Lake (15-6-11-17-8); Travis Mayan, ‘95, Rimbey (13-9-7-16-8).

MJHL — Dauphin Kings: Daulton Siwak, ‘93, Olds (21-5-13-18-8); Tanner Lomsnes, ‘94, Red Deer (4-4-3-7-4); Neepawa Natives: Jaret Smith, ‘93, Red Deer (8-2-8-10-17); OCN Blizzard: Suede Omeasoo, ‘94, Hobbema (16-0-2-2-13). gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

WINTER MAINTENANCE SPECIAL

- Front OEM windshield wiper replacement (some restrictions apply) - Lube, synthetic oil and filter replacement (up to 5L oil) - Battery and Charging system inspection - Tire rotation and visual brake inspection - Cooling system inspection - 50 point complimentary inspection - Exterior wash

FREE Snow Brush

COMPETITIVE PRICES ON WINTER TIRES

$

GARY MOE

VOLKSWAGEN

TIRE STORAGE AVAILABLE

17995 142 Leva Avenue, Red Deer County

403-342-2923

Locally Owned and Family Operated

53203K6-30

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Swift Current 24 15 8 0 1 93 70 Prince Albert 22 12 8 2 0 76 72 Regina 22 12 10 0 0 67 74 Brandon 22 11 11 0 0 75 82 Saskatoon 24 9 12 1 2 82 96 Moose Jaw 24 7 13 2 2 59 83 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Medicine Hat 21 15 3 3 0 84 56 Edmonton 21 12 8 0 1 75 51 Calgary 20 10 6 1 3 66 69 Kootenay 22 11 9 2 0 62 66 Red Deer 21 9 11 0 1 56 66 Lethbridge 23 3 17 1 2 58 114

B6

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 B7

Oilers stymied by Stars SHUT OUT FOR THIRD STRAIGHT HOME GAME THE CANADIAN PRESS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Dallas Stars’ Antoine Roussel and Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Jones look for the rebound as goalie Devan Dubnyk makes the save during first period NHL action in Edmonton, on Wednesday. minutes left in the second, but Cody Eakin rang a shot off the post.

Edmonton survived a pair of 5-on-3 penalty kills before the midmark of the third period and even a penalty-shot attempt by Valeri Nichuskin with three minutes remaining. But the Oilers couldn’t get the equalizer they needed before Seguin dumped a shot from his knees into an empty net to give the Stars the 2-0 lead.

Roussel added yet another empty netter to ice the game.

The Stars are right back at it on Thursday night as they play the second game of a three-

game road swing in Calgary. The Oilers return to the ice on Friday when they host the San Jose Sharks.

Notes — It was the first of three meetings between the two teams this season, with the Stars having claimed 11 of the previous 13 games they have played against each other.

Dallas centre and former Oilers captain Shawn Horcoff made his first appearance against his old team since an off-season trade that sent him from Edmonton to the Stars in return for defenceman Philip Larsen. Horcoff played nearly 800 games for the

Oilers in 12 seasons.

Recently-signed free agent goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has yet to join the Oilers as he has been sent to the team’s AHL affiliate in Oklahoma City for a conditioning stint.

With young Oilers defenceman Justin Schultz still suffering from a groin injury, Corey Potter was called up and made his season debut.

Stars winger Ray Whitney suffered a lower-body injury in his team’s last game on Saturday and will miss at least the next two games.

The veteran 41-year-old has recorded one goal and seven assists this season.

Hendricks takes aim at GSP ahead of UFC 167 title fight LAS VEGAS - The fight isn’t until Saturday night but the gloves came off Wednesday in the buildup to UFC 167.

“I can’t wait to freaking deck the crap out of him,” challenger Johny (Bigg Rigg) Hendricks said of UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. “I want his eyes to roll back in his head. That’s my goal.”

Hendricks, who has said in the past that he has nothing against the Canadian champion, tried to take the edge off those words by saying he approached every bout that way.

But the two fighters’ bickering over drug-testing has been bubbling for some months now and the debate boiled over Wednesday when Hendricks, apparently irate at a comment GSP made in a TV interview minutes earlier, essentially accused St-Pierre of using performance enhancing-drugs.

“Have you seen him in the last two months,” Hendricks asked. “He’s shrunk a little bit hasn’t he?”

Hendricks (15-1) also pointed to St-Pierre’s buff body in the cage after rehydrating following the weigh-in the day before fights.

“Check out my pictures, I’m fat ... You don’t gain 15, 20 pounds and still get that form. Everybody bloats a little bit. You don’t put 20 pounds of water in your system without ballooning.”

Hendricks will weigh in Friday at 170 and then enter the cage Saturday night at around 195-200.

The two fighters have been at odds over drug testing with St-Pierre asking Hendricks to sign up for the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, a Nevada-based non-profit outfit that runs drug-screening programs for athletes, in addition to the normal tests conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

The Hendricks camp eventually declined, explained that they would be at disadvantage because St-Pierre had a relationship with VADA that included being featured on their website. And that the Nevada commission told him not to go with VADA. Hendricks and St-Pierre have been bickering ever since, with St-Pierre even tweeting the results of his test from the WADA-accredited (World Anti-Doping Association) UCLA Olympic Analytical Lab. Hendricks, normally happy and gregarious, adding confrontational to his mood menu Wednesday after hearing second-hand reports that St-Pierre told a TV interviewer to read between the lines, that he was doing additional testing and the challenger wasn’t.

That quickly mushroomed as Hendricks met the media on the stage of the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand, where magician David Coppefield was to go on stage hours later.

“What I don’t have respect for is him saying I’m on steroids when he knows nothing about me,” Hendricks said of the champion. “Has anybody accused me of steroids? has anybody accused me of being on growth (human growth hormone)?

“Hell no. ... I’ve been clean my whole entire life.

And all of a sudden some dude (who) doesn’t know me, he’s been accused the last six years of being on something, he picks me and says I must be on something because I don’t want to follow the pony train to VADA. Get out of here.”

While saying he had no proof about St-Pierre, who

has also had to endure similar cheating jibes from B.J. Penn and Nick Diaz in the past, Hendricks kept pointing a fuzzy finger.

“Who cares. If you want to be on it, be on it. If you don’t, who cares. Don’t try to drag my name through the mud because the last six years you’re too scared to do it.”

Hendricks also said he just wants to fight the best GSP there is. “If that’s on something, that’s on something, if it’s not, it’s not. I’m not sweating.”

Hendricks did say if he wins Saturday, he will sign up for WADA’s rigorous out-of-competition testing with WADA on his own dime.

“I win the belt, I have the money, I’ll piss. Because like I said I can afford it.”

The challenger accused St-Pierre of trying to play mind games with him on the eve of the fight.

“It gives me a lot of motivation ... The only thing is it’s going to make me hit him that much harder.”

The war of words, at least temporarily, took a shine off a long-awaited fight between the champion and No. 1 contender, whose wrestling skills and punching power are seen as a real threat for the title.

Hendricks’ irritation followed a positively serene session with St-Pierre, who was revelling in being able to roll with UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie during the public workouts.

“He is my idol,” St-Pierre said in French after.

St-Pierre (24-2) can make history against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 on Saturday night, becoming the first fighter to record 19 wins in the UFC. The Canadian champion is currently tied with UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes, whom he first beat for the title, at 18 victories.

GSP is also tied with former middleweight champion Anderson Silva for most wins in UFC title bouts at 11. And if the Hendricks fight lasts 40 seconds or longer, St-Pierre will surpass B.J. Penn’s record of five hours three minutes and 51 seconds for career fight time in the UFC The fight card also marks the 20th anniversary of the UFC, which kicked off Nov. 12, 1993, with UFC 1 in Denver.

ROYAL LEGACY CONTINUES...

THE

RDC KINGS & QUEENS ATHLETICS SEASON 2013|14

Red Deer players part of national championship win

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Although they didn’t get an opportunity to be on the field, a trio of Red Deer players are celebrating a national championship.

Kieran Pruden.

Dustin Schaber and Ruben Viveros were all first-year members of the Regina Thunder, who defeated the host Vancouver Island Raiders 55-26 in last Saturday’s Canadian Bowl, emblematic of junior football supremacy.

All three from Notre Dame High School were backups this season with Pruden at quarterback and the other two at receiver.

“Ruben and Dustin were two of our bigger recruits at receiver and we expect big things form them next season,” said Thunder firstyear head coach Scott MacAulay.

All three were on the scout team and all dressed for two league games, although they didn’t see any action.

They did play in the exhibition season with Pruden hitting Viveros for a touchdown.

THIS WEEK!

Red Deer Rebels Moose Jaw Warriors Friday, Nov. 15

VOLLEYBALL

(Queens play first; Kings follow)

vs. Keyano | RDC Main Gym Fri, Nov 15 | 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 | 1:00 pm

BASKETBALL

(Queens play first; Kings follow)

vs. SAIT | Saturday, Nov 16 6:00 pm | RDC Main Gym

GET YOUR TICKETS! 403.342.3497 | www.rdc.ab.ca/athletics | Twitter: @rdcathletics

MacAulay liked what he saw from all three and isn’t against continuing to recruit in Central Alberta.

“I’m happy with all three and we’re just starting to recruit for next season and we’ll certainly be interested in finding more players out of that area, possibly linemen,” he said.

The Thunder have been in existence for the last 13 years and made their first Canadian Bowl this season.

“We have been in the PJL (Prairie Junior League) final the last four years and finally won this year,” explained MacAulay.

vs

7:00 pm 47407K14

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Raptors 103 Grizzlies 87 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rudy Gay’s return to Memphis was quite successful, not only for him personally, but for his Toronto teammates.

Gay, making his first appearance in Memphis since the Grizzlies traded him to Toronto on Jan. 30, scored 23 points, Kyle Lowry added 21 and the Raptors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-87 on Wednesday night.

Gay, who spent his first 6-plus years in the league with Memphis, acknowledged he almost instinctively went to the home dressing room when he entered the FedExForum. But he somewhat downplayed the return and whether his teammates were concentrating on him having a good game.

“I don’t think it was for me as much as we needed any win,” Gay said. “Obviously, you want to win every game, but for me personally, it was more emotional.”

DeMar DeRozan, who scored 13 of his 18 points in the first quarter, said they were aware of the importance of Gay’s performance in his return.

“He’s definitely one of our go-to guys, so no matter if we were playing anybody, we’re going to get him the ball and make sure he gets going,” DeRozan said before adding, “It was just extra emotion for him coming back here the first time.”

The Raptors ball movement was much better than Monday’s double overtime 110-104 loss to Houston, when Toronto had only 10 assists from taking 114 shots. Against the Grizzlies, Toronto had 14 assists, led by Kyle Lowry’s six. Gay and DeRozan had four assists each.

Mike Conley led Memphis with a season-high 29 points. Marc Gasol had 18 points while Zach Randolph and Tony Allen finished with 10 points apiece.

Gasol and Randolph grabbed 10 rebounds each.

Memphis outrebounded the Raptors 40-37 and led the points in the paint 36-24. But the 8 of 15 from outside the arc for Toronto, plus hitting 33 of 39 free throws compared to 11 of 17 for Memphis gave the Raptors the advantage.

“I thought we were aggressive going to the basket and to the free throw line, which is huge for us,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. “Most of all we shared the ball.”

While Gay’s return was successful, Memphis continues to struggle in finding its identity under Dave Joerger, its new coach. Four of the five Grizzlies losses have been by double digits and the defence that was Memphis’ calling card in recent years and helped the team reach the Western Conference Finals last year is not as evident.

“We have been a team that has been very resilient in the past,” Joerger said. “You have to be able to take the hit and keep coming. We will get there. We will be alright.”

The Raptors lead by as many as 15 in the first half before carrying a 55-44 halftime advantage. The Raptors hit 7 of 9 shots outside the arc before the break.

Conley got Memphis untracked early in the third scoring 10 early points to key a Memphis run. The Grizzlies eventually pulled even at 70 on a steal and layup by Conley, but the Raptors closed the period on an 8-1 rally for a 78-71 lead after three.

Enmax Centrium Tickets at ticketmaster

1.855.985.5000

49535K15

Stars 3 Oilers 0 EDMONTON — Kari Lehtonen only needed to make 22 saves to record his 23rd career shutout as the Dallas Stars defeated the struggling Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Rich Peverley, Antoine Roussel and Tyler Seguin scored for the Stars (9-7-2), who have won four of their last five games.

The woes continue for the Oilers (4-14-2), who have lost four in a row and gone 1-8-1 in their last 10 to slip to second last in the NHL. It was the third consecutive home game the Oilers have been shut out, setting an unfortunate new franchise-worst record.

Edmonton has only scored two goals in its last five home games.

There was a good pace to start the game as the Stars controlled much of the early play, but the Oilers had by far the best chance to that point when Jordan Eberle got the puck in tight in front of the net, only to robbed by an impressive glove save by Lehtonen.

Edmonton’s Sam Gagner hit the crossbar two minutes later.

The game remained scoreless through the first with the Stars getting 11 shots on Edmonton goalie Devan Dubnyk and the Oilers responding with nine.

After the Oilers continued to squander power-play opportunities, including a lengthy 5-on-3 early in the second, Dallas took a 1-0 lead.

Peverley got a shot away and was then able to outmuscle defender Jeff Petry to get to his own rebound and chip his fourth of the season past Dubnyk from the doorstep.

The Stars came close to taking a two-goal lead on a power play with six

Gay leads Raptors to win over Grizzlies

B8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Kershaw, Scherzer win Cy Young Awards NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Max Scherzer of the Detroit Tigers breezed Wednesday to baseball’s Cy Young Awards.

Kershaw won the prize as the National League’s best pitcher for the second time in three seasons after posting a 1.83 ERA — lowest in the majors in 13 years.

“This is such a cool thing. I can’t even explain what it means to me,” Kershaw said in an interview on MLB Network. “It really is a huge honour.”

The 25-year-old lefty with a bigbreaking curve drew 29 of 30 first-place votes from members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals was picked first on one ballot.

Kershaw went 16-9 and topped the NL with 232 strikeouts. He also won the Cy Young Award in 2011 and finished second last year to knuckleballer R.A. Dickey.

Scherzer took the AL honour after leading the majors with 21 wins. He received 28 of 30 first-place votes.

The right-hander lost only three times and was the lone 20-game winner in baseball. He ranked second in the majors with 240 strikeouts and was fifth in the AL with a 2.90 ERA. Scherzer smiled and raised both arms when the results were announced.

“It’s unbelievable. It just vindicates everything I’ve done,” he said, acknowledging all the run support he received from Detroit’s powerful lineup probably helped his candidacy.

“I’ve been working so hard all these years to get better and better,” he added. “I think I took a big step forward in 2013.”

Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers was second, marking the highest finish by a Japanese-born pitcher in Cy Young voting. Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners came in third.

Wainwright went 19-9 for St. Louis and finished behind Kershaw. Miami right-hander Jose Fernandez, picked earlier this week as the NL Rookie of

the Year, was third.

Kershaw’s win marked the record 11th time a Dodgers pitcher has won the Cy Young since the award was first presented in 1956. Sandy Koufax won three times, and the Hall of Fame lefty has developed a friendship with Kershaw.

Voting for the Cy Youngs was done before the playoffs began. Kershaw went 1-0 in two sharp starts against Atlanta in the division series, then lost twice to St. Louis in the NL championship. The Cardinals tagged him in a 9-0 romp in the clinching Game 6.

“We came up short. I didn’t pitch the way I should have in the last game,” he said.

Kershaw has been an All-Star the past three seasons and put up eyepopping statistics. Now, he said, the only thing left for him to do is win the World Series.

“I want that ring,” he said.

Wainwright, still looking for his first Cy Young Award, has been runner-up twice.

The 29-year-old Scherzer won his first 13 decisions of the season, made the All-Star team for the first time and started for the AL. He helped pitch the Tigers to their third straight AL Central title, joined in a deep rotation by Justin Verlander, the 2011 AL Cy Young Award winner, Anibal Sanchez and Doug Fister.

Scherzer went 16-7 last year, then added a curveball to an impressive repertoire that already included a hard fastball, slider and changeup.

He twice beat Oakland in the AL division series, then went 0-1 in two starts against Boston in the AL championship series — he was pulled both times with the Tigers ahead.

Scherzer is distinctive for more than just his record. His eyes are different colours, with the right blue and left brown.

Darvish led the majors with 277 strikeouts and went 13-9 with a 2.83 ERA. The Japanese-born Iwakuma was 14-6 with a 2.66 ERA and 185 strikeouts for the Mariners.

The AL and NL Most Valuable Player awards will be presented Thursday.

Struggling Sabres clean house by firing GM and coach THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are turning to their past to help turn the struggling franchise around.

The NHL team has cleaned house by firing general manager Darcy Regier and head coach Ron Rolston, and bringing back former star Sabres forward Pat LaFontaine and former head coach Ted Nolan.

LaFontaine was named president of hockey operations Wednesday and Nolan will serve as interim head coach.

“We’ll compete, we’ll make it exciting and we’ll make it a place people want to come and enjoy hockey games again,” Nolan said at a news conference Wednesday morning.

The Sabres are off to a 4-15-1 start, the worst in franchise history. Buffalo edged Los Angeles 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday night to avoid tying the worst home start in NHL history.

Rolston was 19-26-6 in

his brief tenure as Buffalo coach. Regier had been the Sabres general manager since 1997.

Pegula stressed that the problems went beyond the performance of Regier, who had become the subject of “Fire Darcy” chants in Buffalo.

“He didn’t do what he did by himself,” Pegula said. “There was input from many people, prior owners, myself. Why now? I just decided and that’s the only answer I can give you. We work together and sometimes you get to the point where a change was needed.”

The Sabres organization has plenty of familiarity with Nolan and LaFontaine.

Nolan was the Sabres coach from 1995-97, winning the Jack Adams Award in 1997 as the NHL’s top coach. Nolan also coached the New York Islanders from 2006-08.

His current job is coach of the Latvian men’s national team, a role he’ll continue into the 2014 Winter Olympics

in Sochi, Russia.

LaFontaine starred for the Sabres from 199197 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. He started a job as senior executive for the NHL last month.

“Our job is top to bottom to bring a championship calibre team year to year,” said LaFontaine, who is looking to fill the vacant general manager’s position.

LaFontaine’s move into the front office follows contemporaries such as Joe Sakic, who was hired as executive vice-president of hockey operations in Colorado in May, and Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman.

LaFontaine lacks much front office experience, lasting only six weeks as senior adviser to Islanders owner Charles Wang in 2006.

Nolan will conduct his first Sabres practice in 16 years Wednesday afternoon. Buffalo’s next game is Friday at the First Niagara Center against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Blue Bombers relieve Tim Burke of head coaching duties

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Wade Miller has pressed the firing button again.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Wednesday the firing of head coach Tim Burke, a move Miller said was made the day before after the “acting” tag was removed from his title of president and chief executive officer.

When Miller was put in the acting role in August, his first move was axing general manager Joe Mack.

Although Kyle Walters is the team’s acting GM, Miller explained why he let Burke go rather than wait for a GM to decide his fate.

“I believe that it was the right step for this organization,” he said at Wednesday’s press conference.

“Typically, a new general manager is going to want to hire his own person, and I believe now that we’ve set that path for a new general manager to be able to make his own determination of who his head coach should be.

“And also, that I didn’t feel it was appropriate to have Tim waiting for the next three or four or five weeks in determining what his future was with the organization.”

Burke became Winnipeg’s interim head coach in August 2012 after Mack

fired Paul LaPolice. He was given the job last November.

The Bombers finished with a leagueworst 3-15 record this season, tying the club’s lowest mark in an 18-game season. They were 7-21 under Burke’s leadership.

All the assistant coaches are on contracts that are up this year, Miller said, adding he’s open to Burke staying with the team because he’s got good character and has excelled as a defensive boss. Burke reportedly had a year left on his contract.

“I think that we’d be lucky as an organization to have Tim back as a defensive co-ordinator,” Miller said.

“I think that that’s a decision that the new head coach and general manager will make, but that is definitely something that Tim and I discussed.”

Burke is receptive to that and wants to meet the new head coach, said Miller, who’ll be involved in the interview process with the GM. “I’ve really enjoyed my time in Winnipeg and am grateful for the opportunity this franchise gave me,” Burke said in a press release.

“The fan support in this city and province is just really remarkable and it is one of the greatest things I can take away from this experience in Winnipeg.”

DART’S GOING ALL OUT WITH 0% FINANCING. 59 MPG UP TO

HIGHWAY 4.8 L/100 KM HWY

¤

2013 Dodge Dart GT shown.§

2013 DODGE DART

THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS**

•

16,998

$

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT.

FINANCE FOR

96

$

3.99

@

%

FOR FO R 96 M MONTHS ONTH ON THS TH S WITH $0 DOWN INCLUDES FREIGHT.

BI-WEEKLY

‡

ALSO AVAILABLE

0

%

2013 DODGE 2013 CIVIC◊ DART BEST AVAILABLE HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY ¤

†

FFOR 36 MONTHS

2013 ELANTRA◊

2013 COROLLA◊

2013 FOCUS◊

59 MPG

56 MPG

54 MPG

50 MPG

59 MPG

10

6

6

6

7

8.4 INCHES

< 7 INCHES

2752.4

2678.0

2707.0

2568.0

2568.0

4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES

STD

AVAIL

STD

N/A

AVAIL

7-INCH TFT DISPLAY

AVAIL

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PROJECTOR HEADLAMPS

STD

N/A

N/A

N/A

AVAIL

STANDARD AIR BAGS LARGEST AVAILABLE TOUCH-SCREEN DISPLAY TOTAL PASSENGER ROOM (L)

< 7 INCHES < 7 INCHES

8 INCHES

REAL DEALS. REAL TIME.

Just go to www.dodgeoffers.ca to easily find special offers, incentives and current inventory from your nearest dealer.❖ 47980K7-28

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

¤2013 Dodge Dart AERO – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2013 Civic Touring 1.8 L 16-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder Automatic – Hwy: 5.0 L/100 km (56 MPG) and City: 6.2 L/100 km (45 MPG). 2013 Elantra L 1.8 L Dual CVVT DOHC 16V Engine Automatic – Hwy: 5.2 L/ 100 km (54 MPG) and City: 7.2 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2013 Corolla 1.8 L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT-i DIS ETCS-I Engine Manual – Hwy: 5.6 L/100 km (50 MPG) and City: 7.4 L/100 km (38 MPG). 2013 Focus SE with optional Super Fuel Economy package and 2.0 L I4 Direct Injection engine with 6-speed automatic– Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.2 L/100 km (39 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: •, ‡, †, § The All Out Clearout Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after September 4, 2013. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. Pricing includes freight ($1,595–$1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. •$16,998 Purchase Price applies to the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) only. ‡3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,998 financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $96 with a cost of borrowing of $2,870 and a total obligation of $19,868. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2012/2013 Jeep Compass, Patriot and 2013 Dodge Dart models. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,998, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $217.92; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $16,998. §2013 Dodge Dart GT shown. Limited availability. **Based on 2013 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ◊Competitors’ information obtained from Autodata, EnerGuide Canada and manufacturers’ website as of July 26, 2013. ❖Real Deals. Real Time. Use your mobile device to build and price any model. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. DAB_131151_C2A_DART.indd 1

9/6/13 5:13 PM

LOCAL HOME

FRONT RED DEER SNOW FEST ON WEEKEND An event geared for snow enthusiasts is set for the Argricentre (east) at Westerner Park this weekend. Red Deer Snow Fest, a two-day snow festival, features ski and snowboard swaps, vendors, a snowboard contest, demonstrations and much more. The funfilled show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Allrose (184712 50th St.) for $5.

Children under 12 get in for free.

C1

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Silt problem ruled out STUDY RESPONDS TO COMPLAINTS ABOUT DRAINAGE INTO MARINA BAY

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Marina Bay is not filling with silt dumped by a nearby creek as homeowners have complained, says a recently completed engineering study.

Residents in the development, which includes an inner lagoon with boat slips, have been raising concerns for years that silt was filling the lagoon, making it difficult for boat navigation.

The problem was believed to stem from Golf Course Creek, which empties into the small bay. The Marina Bay Homeowners

Association is concerned that as new neighbourhoods have been developed, more runoff has gone into the creek, further aggravating siltation and water quality issues.

However, a Tagish Engineering study presented to town council on Tuesday shows that the composition of the dirt at the bottom of the bay is different than that of the lake and creek, which shows that no significant siltation from those sources has occurred.

“Overall, the tests conducted by Tagish Engineering on water and substrate samples from the Golf Course Creek and Marina Bay area, as well as the site evaluation and data analysis, show only a very small amount of siltation could be credit-

MURDER TRIAL

Mounties describe terrifying death scene

Light a candle in memory of a loved one at the 21st annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Red Deer chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) hosts the annual event at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 4929 54th St. in Red Deer.

Call the MADD office at 403-347-9922 for more information.

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

WOMEN RAISE THOUSANDS FOR SHELTER Women came together Friday to raise about $6,000 for prevention programs through the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter.

The women-only What a Girl Wants event on Friday morning featured a gourmet breakfast, fashion show, and a talk from an enthusiasm expert.

The proceeds are going towards the shelter’s Family Violence Prevention Initiative.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

City of Red Deer parks employee Tyler Bennett works to install one of 138 pole decorations being installed in the downtown core this week. Much of the decorations have already been installed and they will be lit up soon. This Saturday the public is invited to the Festival of Light at City Hall Park which gets underway at 4 p.m. Children’s activities follow with the official lighting of the City Hall lights, at 5:15 p.m., a Santa Claus parade at 5:30, a light show and the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at about 6:45.

The Advocate invites its readers to help cover news in Central Alberta. We would like to hear from you if you see something worthy of coverage. And we would appreciate hearing from you if you see something inaccurate in our pages. We strive for complete, accurate coverage of Central Alberta and are happy to correct any errors we may commit. Call 403-3144333.

Please see BAY on Page C2

LIGHT THE LIGHTS

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL ON SATURDAY

GIVE US A CALL

ed to the flow in Golf Course Creek,” says the study.

It appears that the bay may not have been excavated as deeply as was planned when it was developed in 1988, says the study.

A 2008 study of the creek was done but it was not extensive and further sampling was recommended.

In 2012, the homeowners association funded a study that proposed a conceptual restoration plan for the bay. That move prompted the town to commission the latest detailed investigation of creek and bay conditions.

Two RCMP officers described a terrifying moment when they found a dead man with a gunshot wound and then were confronted by a naked screaming man, during Day 2 of a murder trial on Wednesday.

Consort RCMP Cpl. Eric Holmberg, then Consort detachment commander, and Const.

James Countryman were the first two witnesses in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench trial.

They were testifying in relation to the death of Timothy James Mock, 33, of Consort. His brother, John Wayne Mock of Consort, now 35, faces a second-degree murder charge.

Holmberg and Countryman were called to the residence at about 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2012. When they arrived, they both testified, a tractor with a bucket was blocking the main driveway so they had to get out of their police vehicles and approach on foot.

As they ran toward the house, Holmberg said he saw the carcasses of a moose and an elk in front of out buildings to one side of the compound and then seen the carcasses of three coyotes before the path to the house.

Getting closer to the house, they noticed a pair of dark coveralls on the path.

Holmberg testified that they approached the house and he peeked through a window before knocking on the door and yelling “Police, RCMP,” several times to alert occupants of their presence.

Hearing no response, they entered the residence and started a search with guns drawn. They found the body of Timothy Mock. Countryman said the body was on the floor in the doorway between the living room and master bedroom. Holmberg said he saw a bullet hole through the right side of Timothy.

Holmberg said they both holstered their guns and called other officers.

They had no radio reception and had to rely on cellphones.

As Holmberg called his region’s staff sergeant and Countryman called the backup officers en route to tell them there was a body, they heard a noise.

Please see SCREAM on Page C2

Kettle campaign looking for volunteers

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF

SALVATION ARMY

Bell ringers and kettle keepers are in demand for the Salvation Army’s annual fundraising campaign.

The campaign kicks of on Nov. 21 and runs until Dec. 23.

More volunteers are needed if the local Sally Ann is to reach its $200,000 local fundraising goal.

Major Larry Bridger said the campaign needs about 40 volunteers a day to collect donations eight hours a day in the 10 locations in Red Deer.

“At some locations we are doing well but in some areas we find it difficult to get volunteers because we are all over the city,” he said.

More volunteers are needed for the Deer Park Co-op, Save-on Foods locations, Walmart (south) and Canadian Tire (south).

Last year, the non-profit group raised a disappointing $160,000. The goal was $190,000 but Bridger said they got off to a rough start because of the volunteer shortage.

Bridger said they hope to bounce back

this year by changing the shifts to two-hour segments.

In previous years, the shifts were broken down to one-hour shifts, which left gaps between slots.

All the money raised through the campaign is used to help people at Christmas along with the Adopt-a-family program and throughout the year through programming and services.

Contact Debbie Lang, kettle campaign co-ordinator, at 403-346-2251 to volunteer.

The campaign officially launches at noon at Bower Place Shopping Centre on Nov. 21. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Carolyn Martindale, City Editor, 403-314-4326 Fax 403-341-6560 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

WWW.REDDEERADVOCATE.COM ABC 83098 2013/05

Are you positioned to hire and retain quality employees in a tightening job market?

We make it easy for you to get a group benefit plan— providing you with a confidential no-obligation quote, easy sign-up and hassle-free plan administration.

Put central Alberta’s leading benefit provider to work for you—call us today!

Get a competitive edge by putting the Alberta Blue Cross advantage to work for you. www.ab.bluecross.ca/group

Red Deer Toll-free

403-347-7999 1-866-513-2555

48577J30,K14

Alberta Blue Cross delivers the group benefits that employees prefer, and the value your business needs.

C2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Off-leash park issues cited WATER, FENCING CRITICAL TO DOWNTOWN OFF-LEASH DOG PARK, PLANNERS TOLD

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Water and fencing are critical to Red Deer’s downtown off-leash dog park, city officials heard at planning sessions this week.

Close to 50 dog lovers attended two sessions geared to gleam information from the targeted audience of pet owners and those who want a more petfriendly city about what they want in the small dog park.

The park was given the green light last year and the city is in the early stages of the design.

The meetings were intended to determine the principles of selecting a spot. A location will be chosen once the design is solidified.

Shelley Gagnon, manager of Recreation, Parks and Culture, said they heard some concerns about the size of the park, which she stressed will not be the next Oxbows Off Leash Dog Park.

She said the park will be basically a small pit stop for pooches.

“We heard that it was a great idea,” said Gagnon.

“People who don’t do it now might be encouraged to take their dogs with them when they go shopping if they

knew they had an area where they quickly zip in and have a bit of a pit stop.”

She said the park will also fill a need for those who live downtown with dogs but do not have access to vehicles to visit the city’s larger dog parks.

Attendees stressed the need for access to water and adequate fencing. Some had concerns that Barrett Park was in line to become the next Oxbows.

Gagnon said they are looking at four small city-owned spaces in the downtown and outskirts but are open to parking lots, brown spaces or different areas.

In the spring, the city will bring the design and site options to the community for consultation. The park is expected to be up and running by late spring.

In recent years, there has been demand from the public to make Red Deer a more pet-friendly city.

In August, the city opened transit buses to small dogs and cats for a trial period, until January 2014. Once the pilot wraps up, the city will decide whether to expand the program to include other animals or scrap the undertaking. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

WARY MOOSE

STORIES FROM PAGE C1

BAY: Issue since 2007 Council accepted the study for information and has directed staff to arrange a meeting with the association to go over the results, which are “contrary” to the findings of the association’s last study, said town communications officer Joanne Gaudet on Wednesday.

Homeowners association president Ross Bandurk said the group has not seen the Tagish study yet and couldn’t comment. It will be reviewed up at an upcoming association meeting, he added. The issue has been on the table since 2007, when a delegation from Marina Bay went to council to express concerns that water colour and clarity had deteriorated, the marina depth had dwindled to about four metres from nearly 10, average water temperature was rising and algae was flourishing.

The study says water quality could be improved in the creek and bay by building storm water management facilities, such as retention ponds or wetlands. It is also recommended an aeration system in the bay continue to be used to maintain water quality. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

SCREAM: Man apprehended

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

A young bull moose takes a wary look back towards the highway as he browses through some willows east of Caroline on Tuesday.

Lacombe planning yuletide record attempt Lacombe is hoping to turn its yuletide spirit into a record breaker.

The city is hoping to make the Guinness Book of Records by pulling together 1,000 people to form a human Christmas tree.

It is created by marshalling people to stand together in the shape of a tree for at least five minutes.

The attempt will be made at ME Global Athletic Park starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.

Currently, the record is held by a group of 672 participants who gathered in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Dec. 8, 2011.

It is just one of the many events and activities planned as part of the community’s three-day Light Up the Night festival.

The celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. on Nov. 28 with a Christmas Farmers Market and a Festival of Wreaths. Santa will make his appearance at 5:45 p.m. when the Tim Hortons Santa Claus Parade winds through downtown.

After the human Christmas tree on Nov. 29, the fun switches to Cranna Lake where lots of entertainment is planned, including fire performers, ice sculpting demonstrations, do-ityourself ice sculpting, a wishing tree, snowshoeing, fire pits, glow crafts and kettle corn.

Fireworks will cap off the evening at 8:30 p.m.

On Nov. 30, the 16th annual Christmas Faire runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lacombe Me-

morial Centre and a craft fair runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mary C. Moore Public Library.

A series of family Christmas movies will be shown at the local movie theatre at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A Christmas swim takes place at the pool at 3 p.m.

Also planned is a Community Lights and Display Contest so festive home and business owners can show off their spirit and imagination. The deadline for contest entries is Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.

For more information, go to www. heartoflacombe.ca.

Man jailed for 75 days for oilfield equipment heists A man was sentenced to 75 days in jail in connection with the theft of oilfield equipment from well sites in the Clive area.

Thomas Warren Paterson, 27, of no fixed address was sentenced on Oct. 25 after pleading guilty to possession of stolen property. He was also given a $100 fine and will be on probation for one year following his release from prison.

Charges of possession of

break-in instruments and another charge of possession of stolen property over $5,000 was withdrawn.

Paterson was arrested in Edmonton after allegedly trying to sell two stolen gas flow meters to an oilfield company there in April. About 10 meters were taken in all, said police.

The same charges were all withdrawn on Nov. 8 against a second man, Linden Lubbers, 24, of Clive.

47974K14

Then Holmberg said he heard “a blood curdling scream” and a naked man came running into the house. The two officers drew their firearms and as Countryman started heading towards cover, Holmberg told the man to get down. The man, identified as John Mock, complied and Holmberg put his knee on John Mock’s back and put on handcuffs. The officers waited for backup to arrive before they finished their sweep of the residence.

On his cross examination, defence counsel Darren Mahoney of Calgary focused on asking the officers to compare the demeanour of John Mock at the scene to how he behaved while sitting in the prisoner box.

John Mock has admitted to the facts of the shooting, but the question for the jurors is to determine whether he can be held criminally responsible for the actions. Mahoney contends the accused was affected by a mental disorder at the time of the shooting.

On Feb. 23, more officers examined the residence. Both Const. Paul Surette, the exhibit custodian during the investigation, and Const. James McConnell, of the RCMP Calgary major crimes unit, said they found the gun believed to have been involved in the shooting death in a red bunkhouse near the entrance to the compound.

The handgun, a Ruger Blackhawk 45-caliber revolver, was recovered with three shells in it. Two bullets were recovered during Timothy’s autopsy and a third was found in the upstairs bedroom.

Five officers and a 911 operator took the stand during the second day of what is projected to be a two-week trial. They testified how and why they were called to the Mock Ranch north of Consort to a report of a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

The trial resumes on Thursday with expected witnesses to include two police officers, a medical examiner and a firearms expert. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

On Now at The Brick!

For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

25 WANTED! To try the latest in Digital Hearing Aid Technology

Email: pcm.a-ehearing@shaw.ca www.reddeerhearingaids.ca

53794K22

A & E Hearing is looking for 25 people who are interested in better hearing. If you or someone you care about has difficulty hearing - call today.

Don’t put it off any longer!

ENTERTAINMENT

C3

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

A vote of confidence BOOKER WINNER ELEANOR CATTON LANDS GOV-GEN AWARD FOR THE LUMINARIES

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Ontario-born, New Zealand-raised author Eleanor Catton speaks at a podium after it is announced that she has won a $25,000 Governor General’s Literary Award for her novel The Luminaries at a ceremony in Toronto, on Wednesday. The accolade comes a month after she became the youngest author to win the Man Booker Prize. that I can imagine is still not actually going to a shmoozy party but sitting down in front of my laptop on my own and kind of living inside a paragraph.”

Just when she’ll do that to begin writing a new novel, she’s not sure.

“I haven’t got anything on at the moment. I’m being pulled about 12 different ways at the moment, so I’m just going to enjoy that,” she said. “I think that in the months before a proper fictional idea takes root, how I experience it is, it’s almost like when you have a crush on somebody but you can’t quite admit to yourself yet that you have a crush on them, and it’s almost like your mind is always slightly turning away from that possibility.

You’re leaving it open in your mind but you can’t really look at it head-on.

“And so I’ve got a couple of crushes at the moment but I can’t talk to you about them.”

The publisher of each winning book receives $3,000 to support promotional activities.

Non-winning finalists receive $1,000.

This year, 978 titles in the Englishlanguage categories and 624 titles in the French-language cate2013 - 2014 gories were Season Lineup submitted.

Steel Magnolias

by Robert Harling

Nov. 1-16 7:30 pm - 2 pm Nov. 10 City Centre Stage

Brighten your smile this winter with our team of dental professionals at

Cinderella Dances with the Stars

Kitt Dental Hygiene Clinic

by Albert Azzara

December 13-21 7 pm - plus 12:30 Dec. 13 & 18, 1 pm Dec. 14, 15 & 21 Mainstage, Memorial Centre

Sylvia by A.R. Gurney Jan. 16 - Feb 1 7:30 pm - 2 pm Jan 19 City Centre Stage

The Oldest Profession

Dawn-Rai Kitt (RDH)

by Paula Vogel

Feb. 20 - Mar. 8 7:30 pm - 2 pm Feb. 23 Nickle Studio, Memorial Centre

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

by Ken Kesey

Dan Porter (RDH)

Phone to book your next cleaning & check up

Looking by Norm Foster

Monday & Tuesday: 12:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 - 5:00pm Thursday: 8:00 - 4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 - 3:00 pm Saturdays: Cleanings only 9:00 - 3:00 pm

CAT’s One-Act Festival

BAHREY DENTAL KITT HYGIENE

Heritage Village (West of Downtown McDonald’s)

May 1 - 17 7:30 pm - 2 pm May 4 Nickle Studio, Memorial Centre

June 12 - 21 Nickle Studio, Memorial Centre

C101 5212 48 St. Red Deer 403-309-1900 www.bahreydental.com

Tickets to all shows at

BLACK KNIGHT INN TICKET CENTRE (403) 755-6626 Online at www.blackknightinn.ca/tickets

43424K14

Kirsten Nielsen (RDH)

Mar. 27 - April 12 - 2 pm Mar. 30 City Centre Stage

52547K1-30

Largest Casin Casino in Central Alberta

WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU!

• Ultimate Texas Holdem • Roulette • Mini Baccarat • 4 Card Poker • 3 Card Poker • BlackJack • Cash Crib

$325 NLH DEEP STACK NOVEMBER 30

Scan to view schedule cashpoker.ca/RedDeer/

CALL TODAY

$30 BEGINNERS TOURNAMENTS $210 NLH DOUBLE STACK NOVEMBER 2 & 16

24 HOUR CASH GAMES

403.356.2100

53089K1-14

TORONTO — Canadian-Kiwi writer Eleanor Catton gushed with Canuck pride as she won a Governor General’s Literary Award for The Luminaries on Wednesday — just a month after the novel made her the youngest author to win the Man Booker Prize.

The 28-year-old — who moved with her family from London, Ont., to New Zealand at age six — said she was proud to receive the honour from the country of her birth and touched knowing it “will have a very real effect of strengthening” her relationship “with Canada in years to come.”

“I feel very much that there is this kind of umbilical cord that I have with Canada, and it’s been strengthened all the more because of having publishers here,” Catton said after claiming the $25,000 honour for the gold-rush mystery story published by McClelland & Stewart.

“I think that definitely the personal effect of this award for me is, I feel very much like it’s a vote of confidence in a way from Canada, kind of saying, ’You have a home here if you’d like one.”’

Catton has actually tried to follow through on that welcoming feeling.

She said she and her partner, American-born poet Steven Toussaint, were “very close to moving back to Canada a couple of years ago” when he got accepted into McGill University for a PhD. “We were very excited about moving to Montreal and bought a French dictionary and started brushing up on our French and everything, and then various things got in the way and he ended up applying also for New Zealand schools and got kind of a better package down there.”

She said she’d still like to return to Canada one day, possibly to teach creative writing, which she’s doing at the Manukau Institute of Technology in Auckland.

“I think it’s a really fun and enlivening and enriching compliment to the writing life, so I’d love to come back in that capacity, or just to live and be.”

The Canada Council for the Arts administers the Governor General’s Literary Awards, which honour writers in both official languages and in seven categories. Each winner receives $25,000.

This year’s English-language nonfiction prize winner is Journey with No Maps: A Life of P.K. Page (McGillQueen’s University Press) by Vancouver-based Sandra Djwa, who was also a finalist for the Charles Taylor Prize for Non-Fiction earlier this year.

Djwa, who first met Page in 1970,

said it took over 10 years to get the book published because her former publisher turned it down, “as did several other multinationals with an eye on the larger North American market.”

“It is disconcerting to think that were it not for the Block Grants provided by the Canada Council to Canadian-owned publishers, this book, like many of the stories you have heard of this morning, might not have been published,” she said in her acceptance speech.

Katherena Vermette of Winnipeg claimed the poetry prize for North End Love Songs (The Muses’ Company), while the drama honour went to Fault Lines: Greenland — Iceland — Faroe (Coach House Books) by Nicolas Billon, who was born in Ottawa, grew up in Montreal and now lives in Toronto.

The winner for children’s literature, text was Toronto-based Teresa Toten for The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B (Doubleday Canada), in which the protagonist is dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder.

In the children’s illustration category, the winner was Toronto’s Matt James for Northwest Passage (Groundwood Books), which is told through the lyrics of Canadian singer/songwriter Stan Rogers’ ballad.

The translation winner was Donald Winkler of Montreal for The Major Verbs (Signal Editions), a translation of a book by Quebec’s Pierre Nepveu.

The Luminaries is Catton’s second novel after 2008’s The Rehearsal, which won the Amazon.ca First Novel Award.

The structure and characters of the 832-page story, which is set in 1866 New Zealand, revolve around astrological charts from the year in which the tale is set.

A peer assessment committed appointed by the Canada Council to judge the fiction finalists called it “an entire narrative universe with its own mysterious cosmology.”

“This exhilarating feat of literary design dazzles with masterful storytelling,” the committee — which included Toronto’s Kyo Maclear, Beth Powning of Markhamville, N.B., and Edmonton’s Thomas Wharton — said in a statement.

“Each character is a planet — complex and brilliantly revealed. Precise sensual prose illuminates greed, fear, jealousy, longing — all that it means to be human.”

Catton, who received 50,000 pounds (C$80,000) for her Booker win, said she’s trying to keep her head up on her shoulders amid the buzz surrounding The Luminaries.

“Really, the most important thing about writing is loving the work, and I’m hoping that that doesn’t change — that at the end of the day, the most fun

53791K6-29

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

6350-67 Street Red Deer

C4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

HI & LOIS

PEANUTS

BLONDIE

HAGAR

BETTY

PICKLES

GARFIELD

LUANN Nov. 14 1983 — The House of Commons ends 86-year-old Crowsnest Pass grain freight rates; new rates raise costs for farmers but put $3.7 billion into rail upgrade.

1973 — Canada begins production of Olympic coins to help pay for the 1976 Summer Olympics awarded to Montreal.

1950 — Junior farmer Ricky Sharpe wins the world wheat championship at the Royal

Winter Fair. The 13-year-old from Munson and member of the Drumheller Junior Grain Club had his 18-pound sample of Marquis wheat judged the finest.

1835 — Opening of insane asylum in Saint John, N.B. The facility is Canada’s first insane asylum.

1778 — George Washington writes Henry Laurens, president of the Continental Congress, that his French ally, the Marquis de Lafayette, wants to undertake a campaign against the British in Canada, to regain New France.

ARGYLE SWEATER

RUBES

TODAY IN HISTORY

TUNDRA

SUDOKU Complete the grid so that every row, every column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 through 9.

SHERMAN‛S LAGOON

Solution

BUSINESS

C5

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Dallas applauds EU oilsands report CRITICIZES PROPOSAL TO TREAT OIL FROM ALBERTA’S OILSANDS DIFFERENTLY FROM OIL FROM OTHER SOURCES Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations Minister Cal Dallas is applauding a report that criticizes a European Union proposal to treat oil from Alberta’s oilsands differently from oil from other sources because of perceived higher greenhouse gas emissions.

The report by ICF International, which was commissioned by the Canadian government, concludes that the greenhouse gas intensities of conventional crude falls on a continuum, and does not have a single value.

Some light and heavy conventional crudes have greenhouse gas impacts that are similar to or higher than those of oilsands crude, said the report, and each

crude oil source should be judged individually.

“This study confirms our contention that the (European Union fuel quality directive) unfairly and unjustifiably discriminates against Alberta’s oilsands, because it is based on a flawed and unscientific premise and poor data,” said Dallas in a written statement.

The MLA for Red Deer South has repeatedly voiced concerns about the fuel quality directive, including when speaking with European officials “If the European Union is serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, then the FQD needs to apply the same standard to all crude oils and reflect the true

emissions intensities of each,” said Dallas.

Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver also welcomed the report’s findings.

“The FQD implementation measures, as currently drafted, are unscientific and discriminatory, would discourage disclosure, harm the European refinery industry and not achieve its environmental objective,” said Oliver in his own written statement.

“The study conducted by ICF International, one of the European Commission’s own expert consultants, substantiates Canada’s position.”

With files from The Canadian Press.

Diplomatic posting for Olds College member ABIMBOLA ABIOLA TO LEAD OAS MISSION

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR A key member of the Olds College Centre for Innovation is relocating to Suriname, with aspirations to help ensure the food security of the South American country.

Abimbola Abiola, director of applied research and lead scientist at the centre, has been chosen to lead a diplomatic mission for the Organization of American States.

Specifically, he’ll head up the Inter-American Institute For Cooperation on Agriculture in Suriname.

Working with a staff of about 10, Abiola’s mandate will be to develop the agricultural industry Abimbola Abiola in Suriname so that it can meet the country’s food needs. This will include sourcing the necessary resources, and working with the government to establish agricultural policies.

“I’ll be working a lot directly with the (agriculture and fisheries) minister,” he said.

Abiola said his mandate extends beyond quantity, to include quality as well.

Ensuring the safety of Suriname’s food production will help support international trade, he explained.

Abiola described Suriname as “one of the most culturally diverse and rich countries in the Americas.”

But agriculture makes up only about seven per cent of its economy, with mining the big industry.

The Suriname government wants to enhance the role of agriculture, he said.

Abiola, who is taking a leave of absence from the Olds College Centre for Innovation, said he’s been appointed for a two-year, renewable term.

Please see MISSION on Page C6

Fewer but busier wells forecast

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Suzy Jaber and her husband Ray here with their daughter Mia are opening a paint-your-own pottery studio at 2085-50th Avenue in Red Deer.

Colour your pottery, right here

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Is there an artist inside of you struggling to get out? A new Red Deer business might be able to help.

Color Me Mine offers customers a broad selection of unfinished pottery pieces that they can paint, and then have fired on site.

Based in Glendale, Calif., the company has franchises in about dozen countries.

There are eight Color Me Mine studios in Alberta, with the Red Deer outlet expected to open by next week at Unit A, 2085 Gaetz Ave. — the former premises of Laptop Depot.

Ray Jaber, who will operate the studio with his wife Suzy, said

their 1,650-square-foot space will have tables and chairs for up to 65 people.

There will also be a computerized design centre for those seeking inspiration.

Jaber pointed out that Color Me Mine does not have a studio fee, and there is no charge for firing.

No appointment is necessary, but group bookings can be made for events like birthday parties, said Jaber.

Some businesses even use Color Me Mine studios for activities like team-building and holiday parties, he said.

Wednesday and Friday evenings are designated as “Kids Night Out,” with youngsters able to paint, eat pizza and watch a Dis— RAY JABER ney movie.

Parents are not required to remain, said Jaber.

Hours at Red Deer’s Color Me Mine will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday and Monday.

The Jabers also operate Mia’s Pizzeria in Blackfalds. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

‘WHATEVER YOU PICK OFF THE SHELF, THAT’S WHAT YOU PAY FOR.’

“Whatever you pick off the shelf, that’s what you pay for.”

In addition to ceramic items ranging from plates to piggybanks, Color Me Mine has glass and even canvas that customers can work on.

million, up 42 per cent from $980,000 a year earlier.

Meanwhile, the company’s earnings per share were 67 cents, up 37 per cent from the 49 cents for the second quarter last year.

Rifco also posted record receivables and low average interest expenses during the quarter.

LOCAL

BRIEFS Rifco reports record revenues Red Deer-based Rifco Inc. (TSXV: RFC) generated record revenues during the second quarter of its 2013 fiscal year.

The company, which provides consumer financing for new and used vehicles through its subsidiary Rifco National Auto Finance Corp., reported on Wednesday that its revenues were $7.5 million for the three months ended Sept. 30.

That marked a 26 per cent increase over $6 million for the same period in 2012.

Net income for the quarter was $1.4

S&P / TSX 13,370.66 +44.62

▲

TSX:V 925.88 -0.44

Gamehost reports $5.8M Q3 earnings Gamehost Inc. (TSX: GH), which has its headquarters in Red Deer County, generated third-quarter earnings of $5.8 million, the company reported late Tuesday.

That figure marked a 38 per cent improvement over the $4.2 million recorded for the same period in 2012.

Operating revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30 was 19.2 million, up two per cent from $18.8 million a year earlier.

▼

NASDAQ 3,965.58 +45.65

▲

A drilling and service rig trade association is projecting a decrease in Canada’s well count next year.

But the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors also expects the average time spent on those wells to increase.

In its 2014 drilling forecast, issued on Wednesday, the CAODC said it anticipates that 10,604 wells will be drilled next year.

That would be 45 fewer than the tally the association anticipates for this year.

It expects drilling next year to translate into 124,701 operating days for rig contractors, which is more than projected for 2013.

The association explained in a release that the increase reflects the increasing complexity of the wells being drill, with each project expected to require an average of 11.7 drilling days.

“Horizontal drilling has brought a new dynamic to this industry,” said Mark Scholz, CAODC president.

“The Canadian rig fleet offers more deep drilling rigs than ever before.”

On a quarterly basis, the CAODC anticipates a rig utilization rate of 62 per cent, or 508 rigs, during the first three months of 2013.

Those figures will drop to 19 per cent, or 156 rigs, with spring break-up in the second quarter; followed by 41 per cent, or 339 rigs, in the third quarter; and 44 per cent, or 365 rigs, in the final three months of the year.

CAODC expects its members’ registered fleet to number 820 rigs to start 2014, with nine more units to be added during the year.

Earnings per share were 23 cents, a 28 per cent jump from 18 cents in the third quarter of 2012.

Gamehost’s operations include the Boomtown Casino in Fort McMurray, as well as the Great Northern Casino, the Service Plus Inns & Suites hotel and a strip mall in Grande Prairie. The company also has a 91 per cent interest in the Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary.

High Arctic CEO Thiessen retiring A Red Deer-based oilfield equipment and service provider announced on Wednesday a change in its chief executive officer.

High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) said Bruce Thiessen is retiring as CEO and leaving the company’s board of directors. It added that Thiessen will serve as a consultant with respect to High Arctic’s Canadian

DOW JONES 15,821.63 + 70.96

▲

Harley Richards, Business Editor, 403-314-4337 E-mail hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

NYMEX CRUDE $93.52US -1.62

▼

>>>>

operations.

Dennis Sykora will serve as interim CEO until High Arctic finds a permanent replacement. Sykora was most recently the company’s executive vicepresident.

“We are very appreciative of all that Bruce has done for High Arctic during his 20-year career with us,” said Michael Binnion, chairman of High Arctic’s board of directors. “He has been instrumental in building the Canadian business and taking on the challenges of the CEO role over the past five years and I am delighted that he will continue to play a role.”

High Arctic has also promoted Dan Beaulieu to the position of chief operating officer, Canada. Beaulieu was previously vice-president, Canadian operations.

High Arctic provides drilling-, completion- and workover-related services in western Canada and Papua New Guinea.

NYMEX NGAS $3.56US -0.01

▼

CANADIAN DOLLAR ¢95.58US +0.28

▲

SEE MORE ONLINE AT WWW.REDDEERADVOCATE.COM

C6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

MARKETS COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST Wednesday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 95.01 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.68 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.03 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.57 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.08 Cdn. National Railway . 117.21 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 155.90

Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.90 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.39 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.89 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 39.60 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.10 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.45 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.52 General Motors Co. . . . . 38.44 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.85

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market moved higher Wednesday as gains in energy and financial shares helped balance out earnings misses from two of Canada’s biggest grocers and lingering disappointment that a meeting of Chinese leaders failed to yield hoped-for economic reforms.

The S&P/TSX composite index advanced 44.62 points to 13,370.66, with downward pressure coming from mining stocks as China concerns sent copper prices falling for a second day.

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) fell $3.61 or 7.55 per cent to $44.23 as the grocer lowered its 2013 forecast for profit growth due to thinner margins in the second half of the year. Loblaw also said its quarterly net income was $154 million or 55 cents per share, which was down 28.6 per cent a year earlier. Ex-items, earnings were $220 million or 78 cents per share, down 3.7 per cent a year ago.

However, revenue was up 1.9 per cent to $10 billion.

Metro (TSX:MRU) shares lost $3.71 or 5.65 per cent to $62 after the company posted adjusted fully diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.19, up 4.4 per cent from a year ago. However, sales were down 1.1 per cent to $2.6 billion while same- store sales fell 1.8 per cent.

“It’s competitive, we’re seeing square footage increase by some of the non-traditional players in that grocery space, whether it’s Wal-Mart, Target, others,” observed Garey Aitken, chief investment officer at Franklin Bissett Investment Management.

“And we know what demand is like. It’s pretty mature. It doesn’t go up much, so it’s just created a very challenging environment for them to contain costs to maintain margins.”

The Canadian dollar was up 0.28 of a cent to 95.58 cents US, a day after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said the Conservative government will end seven years of federal deficits in 2015 with a $3.7-billion surplus. The new projection is nearly $3 billion better than the March budget forecast.

U.S. markets were higher with two key indexes hitting record highs — the Dow Jones industrials ran ahead 70.96 points to 15,821.63, and the S&P 500 index gained 14.31 points to 1,782. The Nasdaq climbed 45.65 points to 3,965.58.

Traders also looked to confirmation hearings for Janet Yellen as the new U.S. Federal Reserve chief on Thursday which could provide a fresh cue for financial markets. Investors will look to her testimony for indications about when the Fed might begin reducing its massive monetary stimulus that has supported a strong rally on many stock markets and kept the lid on long-term rates.

“The October jobs number, combined with some other U.S. economic data as well as comments by members of the Fed, has just heightened concern that maybe the tapering will commence sooner than originally thought and maybe as early as December of this year,” Aitken said.

“We’re starting to really split hairs and navel gaze when we get into that but . . .there’s just a little more unease about that today than there was two

Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.53 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 46.95 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 67.28 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.03 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.40 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 46.98 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 99.74 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.30 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 13.82 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.23 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 15.59 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.09 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 63.02 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.90 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 28.01

weeks ago.”

Meanwhile, Communist party leaders in Beijing wrapped up a fourday meeting on the economy late Tuesday.

Reform advocates had hoped for major changes such as curbing the dominance of state industry.

But they were disappointed as the ruling party said only that market forces would play a “decisive role” in China’s economy, an upgrade from “core role” assigned to the market.

The metals and mining sector was a major drag, down almost two per cent as copper prices fell for a second day in the wake of the Chinese leadership meeting, down seven cents to US$3.16 a pound.

First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) lost 83 cents or 4.28 per cent to C$18.56 while HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) shed 18 cents to $8.10.

Energy companies led advancers, up 0.86 per cent as December crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange gained 84 cents to US$93.88 a barrel a day after falling to a fivemonth low.

Traders are waiting for the latest data on U.S. crude stocks. Data for last week is expected to show an increase in crude oil stocks of 1.8 million barrels. That would mark the eighth straight weekly increase.

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) was up 73 cents to C$37.23.

Financials were also supportive as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) gained 63 cents to $73.44.

Tech stocks were mainly higher, paced by a gain of 51 cents to $37.62 for CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A), a day

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.06 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.88 First Quantum Minerals . 18.56 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 25.29 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.10 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.20 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 33.95 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 27.36

Canyon Services Group. 11.09 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.33 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.780 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.59 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.94 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 92.59 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 55.54 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 30.07 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.36 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.74 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 8.75 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.520 Precision Drilling Corp . . 10.13 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 37.23 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.59 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.05 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.85 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 58.77

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 29.34 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 79.20 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 57.55 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.37 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 55.59 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 32.28 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.56 before the company releases its quarter earnings.

The gold sector was ahead about 0.3 per cent as the December bullion contract erased early gains to close down $2.80 at US$1,268.40 an ounce. Argonaut Gold (TSX:AR) ran up 27 cents to C$5.65.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at close Wednesday.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,370.66 up 44.62 points TSX Venture Exchange — 925.88 down 0.44 point TSX 60 — 771.35 up 3.08 points Dow — 15,821.63 up 70.96 points, record high S&P 500 — 1,782 up 14.31 points, record high Nasdaq — 3,965.58 up 45.65 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 95.58 cents US, up 0.28

of a cent Pound — C$1.6764, up 0.76 of a cent Euro — C$1.4079, down 0.18 of a cent Euro — US$1.3457, up 0.22 of a cent Oil futures: US$93.88 per barrel, up 84 cents (December contract) Gold futures: US$1,268.40 per oz., down $2.80 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.557 per oz., down 18.4 cents $725.21 per kg., down $5.91 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 925.88, down 0.44 point. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 154.66 million shares.

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 73.44 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.90 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.13 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 33.98 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.23 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 32.29 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 54.50 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 66.55 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.67 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 93.09 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.81 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 71.06 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 36.63 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.69

WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’13 $3.50 lower $487.30; Jan. ’14 $3.60 lower $494.80; March ’14 $3.10 lower $502.90; May ’14 $2.50 lower $510.40; July ’14 $2.00 lower $516.20; Nov. ’14 $1.50 lower $519.90; Jan ’15 $1.50 lower $522.40; March ’15 $1.50 lower $521.20; May ’15 $1.40 lower $515.90; July ’15 $1.40 lower $513.10; Nov ’15 $1.40 lower $509.30.

Barley (Western): Dec ’13 unchanged $152.00; March ’14 unchanged $154.00; May ’14 unchanged $155.00; July ’14 unchanged $155.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $155.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $155.00; March ’15 unchanged $155.00; May ’15 unchanged $155.00; July ’15 unchanged $155.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 483,380 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 483,380.

ICE FUTURES CANADA

D I L B E R T

FROM PAGE C5

MISSION: Opportunity to serve His posting commences Nov. 24.

A member of the Olds College staff for nearly 18 years, Abiola has a bachelor of science degree in soil microbiology, a master’s degree in environmental microbiology and a doctorate degree in microbial ecology.

“I come from a fairly diverse background,” he said, citing this as an asset in his new position.

Abiola also has extensive international experience, having worked or lived in more than 20 countries.

He and his wife, who have adult children who are no longer living with them, expect to return to Canada periodically during the South American posting.

“We’ll still want to keep a little bit of our roots in Central Alberta.”

He’s enthused about the chance to help people in another country, and to represent Canada.

“I look at it not just as a job; it’s an opportunity to serve.”

The Organization of American States represents 35 independent states in the Americas.

In Abiola’s absence, Tanya McDonald, associate vice-president of research and learning enterprises at the Olds College Centre for Innovation, will assume responsibility for research and leadership in the centre. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

BECAUSE THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO MANAGE YOUR ELECTRICITY RATE

The knowledge we’ve gained powering businesses in Alberta means you get far more than electricity – you get success. Now ENMAX Energy Corporation is giving you three choices that will help keep your business safe from fluctuating energy rates.

7

BASIC PLAN * 5 year guaranteed rate 0 days’ notice to cancel with early termination option fees of $125 per site, per year remaining in the Agreement.

Natural gas also available

.9¢

/kWh

Introductory offer

8

BALANCE PLAN * 5 year guaranteed rate 90 days’ notice to cancel or early termination option fees of $75 per site, /kWh per year remaining in the Agreement.

Natural gas also available

.5¢

8

EASYMAX® * 5 year guaranteed rate 30 days’ notice to cancel with no termination fees.

Switch between the /kWh guaranteed and variable rate monthly, with no penalty.† Natural gas also available

.9¢

* Prices do not include an administrative charge of an average of $7.10 per site, per month for each of electricity and natural gas as applicable; regulated and other charges depending on usage and service area, taxes, and applicable transaction fees.

BlackBerry completes US$1-B financing plan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) has completed the US$1-billion financing that the company previously announced.

According to regulatory filings, more than half of the money came from two institutional investors: $300 million from Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. of Richmond Hill, Ont., and $250 million from Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH), BlackBerry’s largest shareholder.

Call 310-2010 (option 5) today to learn more about energy plan options for your business.

† You can switch between fixed and floating rates once per month either online or by contacting ENMAX Energy at 310-2010. If you change plans, your new rate will become effective immediately. You can only change to rates which are available at that time you elect to switch. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. ® and ™ ENMAX Corporation

You can choose any retailer listed at www.ucahelps.alberta.ca or at 310-4822. Electricity delivery to your home or business isn’t affected by your choice of retailer.

49582K14

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TO PLACE AN AD

403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Office/Phone Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mon - Fri Fax: 403-341-4772

CLASSIFIEDS

2950 Bremner Ave. Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Circulation 403-314-4300 DEADLINE IS 5 P.M. FOR NEXT DAY’S PAPER

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Red Deer Advocate

wegotads.ca

wegotjobs

wegotservices

wegotstuff

CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1940

wegotrentals

wegothomes

wegotwheels

CLASSIFICATIONS 3000-3390

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4310

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5240

announcements Obituaries

Obituaries

Hair Stylists

Obituaries

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Celebrations

CLASSIFICATIONS

Arts & Crafts Shows

Announcements

Daily

Classifieds 309-3300

McNamara Terry Michael Terry McNamara died suddenly in Benalto, Alberta on Thursday November 7/2013. He was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on September 27, 1953 to Darcy and Arden (Clarkson) McNamara. He was predeceased by his father Darcy. Terry is survived by his daughter Michelle, granddaughter Riley, mother Arden, siblings Dan, Debora, Trudy (Yvon Rivard), Jane (David Zoschke), Jim, (Lori Aquino), Susan, Shelley (Mark Miller), Peter along with many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by family and friends, A Celebration of Terry’s life will be held at the Chapel Of The Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium.

SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, YOUR GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOMES, entrusted with the arrangements.

403-887-2151

If you know her, wish her a happy 16th birthday!

Love Grandma & Grandpa

Funeral Directors & Services

Eventide Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, Sat. Nov. 16 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4620 47A Ave. Handiwork, embroidered towels, gift baskets and much more.

Nearly new boutique will also be open.

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

52

Coming Events

FREE FLU SHOTS

Highland Green Value Drug Mart 6315 Horn St. NOW PLAYING VLT’S AT

EAST 40TH PUB

4820-45 Street Red Deer, AB

403-347-2222

Chair Rental Avail.

Call 403-314-4288

Eventide

Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

by Arbor Memorial Arbor Memorial Inc.

Trusted Since 1929

Janitorial

770

ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. $14/hr. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

Medical

790

BUSY OPHTHALMIC practice req’s opthalmic assistant. Candidates must have experience. Assistant will work with physicians and other staff to provide exceptional patient care by performing patient workups, testing, communicating with patients regarding follow up care, maintaining equipment and other responsibilities as assigned. Certified opthalmic assistant certification is preferred. Please reply to Box 1069, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Oilfield

eventidefuneralchapels.com

800

The Farm Studio 11th Annual CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & SALE Saturday / Sunday November 23 & 24 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Raku Ceramics, Watercolours, other gift ideas.

1 Mile West, 1 Mile North from Aspelund Road & Highway 20 Intersection.

Watch for Signs.

Call 403-748-2557 For more information.

60

Personals

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

wegot

Let Your News Ring Ou t WOODS Myrle Evaleen Myrle Evaleen Woods of Red Deer, AB., born July 27, 1918 at Calgary, AB., went home to be with her Lord November 12, 2013. Survived by her daughter Betty (Cliff) Ball; daughter-in-law Maria Wo o d s , s o n - i n - l a w B r i a n Brewster, son, Ken (Shirley) Wo o d s ; d a u g h t e r S a n d y (Rea) Bryant, 19 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren; her sister Leah Crawford and brother Vern (Gloria) Doten.

The family is inviting friends to an informal Memorial Tea on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 1 pm at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 St. (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, AB. Condolences may be sent or viewed at: www.parklandfuneralhome.com Memorial donations can be made to Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp, Box 250, Coleman, AB. T0K 0M0

A Classified Wedding Announcement Does it Best!

309-3300

jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Clerical

720

BOOKKEEPING CLERK req;d for Go Tire Inc. in Red Deer. Email resume to: mabel@mygotire.com OFFICE CLERK req’d.

Duties will include data entry, general office duties and compiling paperwork req’d by our industry.

Ability to multi task, adequate verbal, written accuracy and analytical skills are essential. Fax resume to 403-346-0295 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Tax Season Accountant.

Heywood Holmes & Partners LLP is looking for experienced personal tax staff to help manage the 2014 season. You should have a proven understanding of personal tax with knowledge of CRA processes.

This is a term employment period from February 2014 to April 30, 2014 We will provide flexible hours for the right people with the possibility of a continued annual relationship in the future. Please submit your resume no later than 5.00 p.m. Monday 25 November, 2013 to: Human Resources Dept. 500 4911 - 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6V4 Fax: (403) 341-5477 Email: hr@hhpca.net

Arts & Crafts Shows

Wonderful Things

* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 mbell@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad.

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

F/T PLANT / FIELD OPERATOR

Sylvan, Rocky Mtn. House & Ponoka areas. Must have a minimum of 2 years exp in artificial lifts, gas/ liquid separation, PJ operation, field compression refridge systems, dehydrating and sweet processing, maintenance on pumps, heaters, control valves etc.

Contract operators need not apply.

E-mail resume’s to ken.webster@altagas.ca or fax 403-347-0855

50 20thAnnual

Saturday, November 16th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Parkland Garden Centre

A Birth Announcement lets all your friends know she’s arrived...

309-3300

1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

Craft Show

Come in Small Packages

A non-perishable donation to the Red Deer Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.

Watch for upcoming shows on Nov. 23, Dec. 7 & 14 271886K15

GRAHAM Mark Robert 1955- 2013 Mark was born in Penticton B.C. in 1955, raised in Lacombe Alberta and later in life moved to Chilliwack B.C. He passed away suddenly on Monday November 11, 2013 of a heart attack. Mark was a loving father to his children, Cody, Luke, Bree (Jordan) and Drew (Marina). He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Orma Graham of Lacombe.

Sisters, Judi Flaws (Bill) Dorothy Graham, Gay Graham, and Kelly Graham (Della). As well many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed. A service will be held at the Salvation Army Church on Saturday November 16th, 2013 at 1 p.m in Chilliwack.

HART William Howard 1948- 2013 William Howard Hart of Lacombe, Alberta passed away November 11, 2013 after a long hard struggle with cancer. Predeceased by his father, James (Walt) in 1976, Mother Betty in 2008, Son William (Billy) in 2000.

He leaves to Mourn his wife of 45 years, Gena of Lacombe, AB; his son Cody (Tammy) of Bashaw, AB; his daughter Jodie of Lacombe, AB; brother Raymond Hart (Lynette) of Tustin Ranch, CA; sisters Sally Foster of Leduc, AB, Marian Carlson (Pat) of Cardston, AB; grandchildren Jessica Hart of Red Deer, AB, Dillon Hart of Bashaw AB, and numerous nieces and nephews. A public viewing in honor of Bill’s memory will be held at Wilsons Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Friday November 15th, 2013 from 10:30 am 12 noon. Friends and family are invited to a time of fellowship and refreshment in celebration of Bill’s life on Friday, November 15th, 2013 at the C.E. Building of St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226-51 Ave., Lacombe, AB. at 1:30 PM. In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cross Cancer Clinic c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560-University Ave., Edmonton, AB. T6G 1Z2 or Lacombe Palliative Care Society, Box 5576, Lacombe, AB. T4L 1X2.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

COPPOCK Charles Dean Charles passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the age of 37 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his dad, Dalton; daughters, Alyna and Hannah; sister, Sarah (Joey); nieces and nephew, Charlie, James and Zoe; many aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as numerous other family and friends.

Charles is predeceased by his mom, Fran. For those who wish to pay their respects, visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 S t r e e t , R e d D e e r. A Memorial Service will follow on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Charles’ honour may be made directly to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by v i s i t i n g www.reddeerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

50

760

URBAN IMAGE HAIR CO.

50-70

ANDRES Darlene Lydia Darlene Lydia Andres passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice on Tu e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 2 , 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 62 years. Darlene is predeceased by her parents; Michael and Sophia Stefura.

Darlene is survived by her loving husband of 37 years and best friend, Eugene Andres. They were married i n C a l g a r y, A l b e r t a o n December 13, 1975. Darlene is lovingly remembered by her three sons; Michael Andres (Cassandra Andres) of Red Deer, Grant Andres (Tricia Hoskins) of Red Deer and Mark Andres (Marjana Sefiane) of Nanaimo, BC, grandchildren; Skylar, Mason and Jaxon, brothers; Gerry Stefura (Connie Kosik) and Grant Stefura (Denise Stefura), and sister, Sandra Mackie, all of Red Deer. Darlene was born in Edmonton, AB in 1951. She attended high school in Bashaw, AB. and went on to earn her LPN Diploma. She enjoyed working at the Edmonton General Hospital until she welcomed her sons and became a devoted mother. Darlene was loved by everyone who knew her and her presence made life easier for everyone around her. She enjoyed everything about the outdoors, especially camping, quading and gardening, but most of all, any activity that involved being with her family and friends. Darlene was known as a strong and adventurous woman who celebrated her life each and every day. A Memorial Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, AB on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3S6. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-2222

D1

Location: 3 miles east of 30th Avenue on Hwy 11.

Call 403.346.5613 for more information.

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

800

Oilfield

800

Q TEST INSPECTION LTD.

Alstar Oilfield is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our growing Team in the following positions:

Automotive Mechanic Automotive Mechanic Apprentice In these positions you will have the opportunity to work on the Alstar fleet which includes: • 80 plus Pick Up Trucks • Bobcats/ zoombooms • Excavators • Trailers You will split your time between a service truck and the shop.

Alstar has a comprehensive Benefits Program, Employer Matching RRSP Program and has flexible work hours (40 hours / week). Wages negotiable based on experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience working on Dodge Diesel engines and warranty service management.

Please apply on line on our Career Section at www.alstaroilfield.com “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while Providing quality energy construction solutions” ARE YOU THE ONE? HOT SHOT DRIVER. req’d. Scheduled days off.

Company benefits. Oilfield experience necessary Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-342-2152

FLUID Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 LOCAL Testing company seeking experienced Well Testers for areas including Sask. and US. Positions available immediately.

Day/Night Supervisors & Assistants.

MUST HAVE valid H2S and First Aid. Competitive wages and health benefits.

Email resumes and tickets to: welltesting365@ gmail.com

Now has immediate openings for CGSB Level II RT’s and CEDO’s for our winter pipeline projects. Top wages and comprehensive benefit package available.

Subcontractors also welcome.

Email resumes to: qtestltd@telus.net or Phone 403-887-5630.

Experienced Swampers

with tickets. May consider qualified apprentice or suitable candidate.

For Red Deer area.

Fax resume & abstract to 403-885-0473 email: info@trysonenergy.com No phone calls please.

NOW HIRING

Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

NOW HIRING! Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick & Floor Hands. $2 Safety Bonus and above recommended CAODC wages. Minimum 3 months exp. required.

Local to Red Deer & area preferred. Email jwalsh@galleonrigs.com or fax (403) 358-3326.

Oilfield company based out of Innisfail looking for a mechanic. Mostly shop work with some field work.

Knowledge of pumps, trailers, generators and vehicles is a requirement.

Wage depending on experience. Please forward resumes to hrmng@hotmail.ca

PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS Day & Night Must have tickets.

Top paid wages.

Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca

PURCHASER

Req’d for an oilfield fabrication ASME facility.

Must be able to identify and source pipe, fittings, instrumentation. Review requisition orders for accuracy and verify availability with suppliers.

Prepare and maintain job purchasing files, reports and price lists. Previous experience is necessary.

We offer above industry wages and comprehensive benefit package.

Please email resumes to careers@fusionpro.ca

820

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn SERVICE RIG safety standards Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd $ 14.00/hr is seeking exp’d All positions are FLOORHANDS and Shift Work & weekends DERRICK HANDS Fax resume Locally based, home every 780 - 702-5051 night! Qualified applicants JOSE JOSE LATIN must have all necessary valid tickets for the position RESTAURANT IS HIRING!!

Looking for a being applied for.

WAITRESS/WAITER and Bearspaw offers a COOKS HELPER very competitive salary Please drop off your and benefits package resume at #9 7110-50 Ave along with a steady or call 403-986-5673 work schedule.

Please submit resumes: RAMADA INN & SUITES Attn: Human Resources REQUIRES Email: ROOM ATTENDANTS. hr@bearspawpet.com Exp. preferred.

Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Only serious inquiries apply.

Mail to: Suite 5309, Rate $13.50/hr.

333-96 Ave. NE Drop off resume at: Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433 TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced RED DEER BINGO Snubbing Operators.

CENTRE IS NOW HIRING Email: janderson@ CONSCESSION COOKS teamsnubbing.com 2 positions avail. 35-40 fax 403-844-2148 hrs/wk. Exp. pref. Must be 18 yrs or older. Email: ognib@telus.net or apply in person to 4946 53 Ave. Professionals The Chopped Leaf, is a great new healthy fast food restaurant. We are opening soon and hiring for the new Clearview Ridge Shopping area and we are seeking part time positions as well as a store manager and PONOKA shift supervisors..

Previous experience in REQUIRES restaurant, fast food or ADMINISTRATOR customer service is welcome.

IMMEDIATELY Send resume to: Patti Barker, CHA Facility - 68 suite full RGI Hospitality Ltd. service Independent & tel:403-690-5510 Designated Supportive patti.barker.pb@gmail.com Living. Operated by Classifieds...costs so little Connecting Care Saves you so much!

A leader in seniors’ supportive housing THE RUSTY PELICAN is management in Alberta. now accepting resumes for We are looking for a caring F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at professional who is a all stations. leader and wants to work MUST HAVE: in Supportive Housing.

• 2-3 yrs. post secondary Responsible for the education. overall management, HR, • 2-5 yrs. training marketing and administra- • 2-5 yrs. on-the-job exp. tion of the facility.

• Provide references QUALIFICATIONS: The hourly rate will be Management experience, $13.10 per hour. time management and Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. problem solving skills, Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 experience in community, or Call 403-347-1414 seniors, hospitality and or Fax to: 403-347-1161 demonstrated record of effective communication with seniors and staff.

Nursing background an asset. Starting wage: To be negotiated based on experience.

Submit resumes: Email: The Tap House Pub & Grill georg.rath@ req’s full and part time connectingcare.ca cooks. Apply with resume Only successful applicants at 1927 Gaetz Avenue will be notified. between 2-5 pm.

810

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR

Restaurant/ Hotel

Sales & Distributors

830

820

1693338 Alberta LTD o/a Portable iMassagers Hiring Salespersons Parkland Mall, Red Deer, AB. Good English and BOULEVARD communication skills, Restaurant & Customer service oriented.

Lounge F/Time, Perm, Shifts, Gasoline Alley Weekends Salary - $14.00 /hr e-mail: Reachiesales Red Deer County @gmail.com Food & Beverage ELEMENTS is looking for Server 5 retail sales reps. selling $12.25/hr. season gift packages and To provide Food & Beverage service, handle personal care products in Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + cleanliness and hygiene. bonus & comm. FT. No exp. req`d. Please email Cook elementsreddeer@gmail.com $14.00/HR. FLURRIES SHEEPSKIN To prepare and cook all is looking for 5 SALES food up to standard, clean REPS, selling shoes & kitchen and maintain hyapparel, at our Parkland giene follow recipes, assist Mall. 4747 67 St. Red in receiving and storing Deer. $12.10/hr. + bonus Kitchen Helper & comm. F/T Position. No $11/hr exp. req’d. Email To clean kitchen following Flurriesrd@gmail.com safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, SCOTTYS ESSO in Red cutlery, crockery and Deer seeking food counter glassware items. attendants. FT, PT & Clean floors.

Weekends. $10-11/hr.

Assist in prep.

Training provided. Apply in All positions are person to 5 Reichley Street Shift Work & Weekends. or by email to Fax resume 780-702-5051 scottys.esso@shaw.ca.”

Something for Everyone SOAP Stories is seeking 5 Everyday in Classifieds F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath products $14.55/hr. + bonus & comm. Beauty cert. req’d. Location Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ CHINESE FOOD gmail.com Restaurant requires SOAP Stories is seeking 5 DISHWASHER, & retail sales reps. Selling WAITER/WAITRESS Drop resume off in person s o a p & b a t h p r o d u c t s . $12.10 hr + bonus & comto Red Star Restaurant mission. Ft No exp. req`d.

3731 50 Ave. Red Deer Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Phone 403-309-5566 Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com DAD’S PIZZA F/T P/T COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave. Trades

Restaurant/ Hotel

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool etc.

Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety stardands $14.00/hr.

All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051

850

Trades

CARPET COLOUR CENTRE is currently looking for SCHEDULING / SERVICE MANAGER Applicant must have ability schedule 22 installation crews, make sure material will arrive on time & deal with customer complaints & service issues. Min. 5 yrs exp. req’d. Submit resume Attn: Margaret mperrin @carpetcolourcentre.com or drop off at Carpet Colour Centre, 1100, 5001 - 19 Street Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1 Central Alberta Exteriors is looking for experienced siding installers. Must have own transportation, tools and equipment.

Call 403-346-0500 for more info.

FUTURE AG INC. owns and operates 5 branches throughout Central Alberta selling and servicing CASE IH Agriculture and Construction equipment.

We are currently looking for

Agricultural Technicians and/or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics

with Ag experience for our Red Deer location.

This is a fast-paced environment and ideal candidate would be able to work with minimal supervision, have the ability to take initiative and consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service.

FUTURE AG INC. “People You Can Count On”, is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with a thriving company.

We offer an exemplary benefits package, hour, annual work boot reimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus and continuous professional training in a positive friendly environment.

If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting career opportunity.

To apply, forward your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Barry Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 hr@futureag.ca HVAC Service Person required. SHEET Metal Installer required with residential and retro-fit experience.

Attractive wages and benefits. Great hours. e-mail: brad@ comfortecheating.com or Fax resume to: 403-309-8302

JOURNEYMAN Electricians and

Instrument Hands

req’d. for work in Central Alberta. Oilfield exp. an asset. Please forward your resume to jobs@ nexsourcepower.com or fax 403-887-4945

MECHANICAL FOREMAN NEEDED FOR SHOP IN LACOMBE. Duties include: Servicing diesel company vehicles and fabricating. Please fax resume to: 403-342-7447.

850

Trades

860

Truckers/ Drivers

Concrete finisher

Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for an experienced

overhead crane operator

to join an enthusiastic and rapidly expanding company.

All applicants must be flexible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production schedule. Benefits are paid and lots of overtime.

Own transportation to work is needed. Wage will be based on experience, attitude, and desire to commit to long term employment. Please fax resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@ eaglebuilders.ca. We thank all applicants for their applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LOCAL freight company req’s P & D body job driver for Red Deer/Edmonton run.

Fax resume and driver’s abstract to Rocky Fast Express 403-845-2432 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

880

Misc.

Help

Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WINTER START

PARTSOURCE

REQUIRES P/T DELIVERY DRIVER Flexible hrs., evenings and weekends. Knowledge of city an asset. Please apply at 6722 50th Ave or fax 403-309-0354 or email: ps791@cantire.ca

DEERPARK AREA Doran Cres., & Dunn Cl. Area $65/mo.

ALSO Doran Cres. & Doan Ave, Area $64/mo.

ALSO Donlevy Ave. & Danielle Dr. area. $185/mo

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/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

SPARTEK SYSTEMS INC

Dempsey St. & Drummond. Ave. Area 70 Papers $375/mo.

GRANDVIEW AREA

In Sylvan Lake, AB is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions:

73 Papers $439/mo.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information

For complete job descriptions, please refer to our website at www.sparteksystems.com Applicants please forward resume to: keri.lee@ sparteksystems.com or fax to 403-887-4050 Please state which position you are applying for in your cover letter.

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

in

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Normandeau Niven St. Newton Cres.

ARE you looking for a seasonal full time delivery driver position? We are looking for a safe exp’d and professional Class 1 or Class 5 driver. Common sense, a positive attitude and a clean drivers abstract will be a definate asset.

Typically this position is Mon. - Fri. but can include some weekends. Rate of pay depends on exp.

Please contact Shayne at Central Alberta Green House Ltd. 403-885-4606 Ext. 330 or fax resume to 403-885-4147 email. acct2cag@telus.net Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS & EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

FIREPLACE installers req’d. Call John 780-993-2040

Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

Misc.

Help

880

required for our greenhouse operation located near Blackfalds, Alberta.

Responsibilities include transplanting, watering, handling and caring for plant material and preparation of orders. This position is labor intensive and entails working in a cold/hot environment.

Laborers are required to work a minimum 40 hours per week and must be available to work different shifts, 7 days a week.

Positions are available starting Early March and last till late June. No previous work experience or qualifications are required. Starting wage is $10.03/hr.

Please email resume to kevcag@telus.net or fax resume to 403-885-4147 (Attn. Human Resources).

Resumes may also be mailed to Box 100, Blackfalds, Alberta, T0M 0J0.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the BOWER AREA WESTPARK AREA Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

Please reply by email: qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com or phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316 Eagle Builders in Blackfalds, AB is looking for hard working, motivated individual to fill full-time

precast concrete erecting laborer position

at our company. Must be physically fit as this labourer position requires constant heavy lifting and involves fast paced, on the job training. Applicant must be able to travel and must have reliable transportation to and from work as well as a valid class 5 driver’s license. All meals and hotel expenses are paid when out of town.

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 , must flag attn: Craig or e-mail to c.haan@eaglebuilders.ca.

MATURE CARETAKERS for 32 room motel in Forestburg, AB. Couple preferred. Handyman work, exp. in motels and computer knowledge 1-604-725-4448 email: jmann47@gmail.com Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

880

Village of Alix

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT MAINTENANCE WORKER

Heavy Equipment Operators

REQUIRES F/T PARTS PRO Work with flexible schedule.

Please apply at 6722 50th Ave or fax 403-309-0354 or email: ps791@cantire.ca

in

DEER PARK AREA

OPERATORS

PARTSOURCE

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS

Central Alberta Oilfield Construction Company requires immediately

(Hoe, Sideboom, Dozer) Must have GD II by Global First Aid WHMS TDG H2S Alive Fax resume to 403.729.3236 Attn: Darry or Fred or Email bunwel@ telusplanet.net

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life

(Reliable vehicle needed)

SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

Misc.

Help

Central Alberta Greenhouses Ltd Greenhouse Laborers

Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and growing company. needed to perform detailed and quality finishing as well as other related tasks, minimum 5 years experience. All applicants must be flexible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production schedule. Own transportation to work is needed.

Wage will be based on experience, attitude and willingness to commit to long term employment.

Please fax resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@ eaglebuilders.ca Thank you to all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be notified.

880

Misc.

Help

Duties: Qualifications: Central AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators & Company Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

Equipment operation & maintenance Perform labour & other maintenance duties assigned

• Minimum grade 12 education • Sound knowledge of maintenance & operation of equipment • Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance practices • Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License • Ability to work independently when required • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position • Must accept and be trainable in First Aid and WHMIS Level one Water Distribution/Waste Water collection Operator preferred or willing to acquire certificate in future. The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call schedule and work a 40 (forty) hour week, regardless of weather conditions. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Closing date: open until suitable candidate hired A more detailed job description can be viewed on the Village of Alix Website at:

villageofalix.ca Resumes can be either mailed to the Attention of Assistant CAO: Village of Alix, Box 87, Alix, T0C 0B0 or email: bcretzman@villageofalix.ca No phone calls please Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

330252K21

Oilfield

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

850

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

A growing, well established ASME fabrication facility is recruiting for

Accounting

1010

Escorts

1165

Senior Piping/ Vessel Draft-Person INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY*

Candidate must demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD Knowledge of Inventor & Compress.

Proven record of successful projects.

Strong computer skills, Technical aptitude and Problem solving capability are required.

We offer above industry wages and comprehensive benefit package.

Please email resumes to careers@fusionpro.ca or fax 403-347-7867

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.

Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

1100

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

INDEPENDENT w/own car

Handyman Services

1200

ARROW WOODWORKING Specializing in counter tops, cabinetry & basic home repairs. Free Estimates.

403-346-7915, 877-5876 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

1280

Misc.

Services

1290

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 TCM & Lensen Therapy Cover all insurance 8 am-9 pm 4606-48 Ave 403-986-1691

Moving & Storage

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

1130

Massage Therapy

1280

1310

1372

HELPING HANDS Home Support Ltd. for SENIORS. Companionship, cleaning, cooking - in home, in facility.

We are BETTER for CHEAPER! Call 403-346-7777

Snow Removal

1300

Painters/ VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Decorators SLOPED ROOFERS Pampering at its LABOURERS PRO-PAINTING & BEST! LUCKY’S LOUNGE & FLAT ROOFERS REPAIRS 403-304-0379 Executive Touch 403-986-6686 located in Jackpot Casino, Eavestroughing requires Experienced Valid Driver’s Licence Massage (newly reno’d) Come in and see Looking for a place F/T or P/T Servers. preferred. Fax or email (FOR MEN)STUDIO why we are the talk to live?

Please apply in person at info@goodmenroofing.ca VELOX EAVESTROUGH 5003A-50 st. Downtown of the town.

Take a tour through the 4950 47 Ave. or (403)341-6722 Cleaning & Repairs.

9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. www.viimassage.biz CLASSIFIEDS No phone calls please NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Reasonable rates. 340-9368 403-348-5650 Requires

Seniors’ Services

1380

ENVIROMASTERS is now offering residential snow removal. Single time removals or monthly contracts. 403-343-7381

Yard Care

1430

RESIDENTIAL SNOW CLEARING. Affordable monthly contracts.

403-352-4034

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 D3

Misc.

Help

880

Employment Training

900

1840

Dogs

SAFETY

ANDERS AREA Allan St. / Armstrong Close Addinnell Close / Allan St.

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)

278950A5

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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

Sporting Goods

Allsop Ave / Allsop Close

1860

wegot

INGLEWOOD AREA

Ingram Close / Inglewood Dr. Ibbotson Close Ireland Cres.

LANCASTER AREA Ladwig Close

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Antiques & Art

ANTIQUE wooden clothes wringer $45.

Antique wooden rocking chair $125.

Call (403) 342-7908.

Logan Close Lord Close

1520

Clothing

1590

Lawford Ave / Leonard Cres.

COAT, long camel, women’s, with hood, sz. M. $15. 403-314-9603

SUNNYBROOK AREA

LINED JEAN JACKET Size 46, $20.403-347-5316

Somerset Close

PANT Suit, black, Evan Picone, sz. 10, like new. $25. 403-314-9603

Sutton Close VANIER AREA Voisin Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

1640

Tools

FREE standing Ryobi table saw, first $100 takes it.

Call 403-346-4263

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Manufactured Homes

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.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

FREE Shaw Cable + more $950/month Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Now Hiring Pickers / Packers Shippers / Receivers Full time - Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Very clean atmosphere, user friendly equipment & technology, in a fast paced environment.

Benefits, competitive wages, product discount, free monthly haircuts and discount on salon services.

Experience an asset, but will train the right candidates.

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

1710

ELECTRIC heater (Comfort Zone) oak cabinet portable, remote and thermostat control, child and pet safe $150403-314-2026

Household Furnishings

1720

GOSSIP phone bench, solid oak $175 403-314-2026

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 WHICKER chest of drawers, 3 wicker night tables with drawers $100 obo for all, or buy separately 403-347-0104

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS

3810 47 ST. In Eastview Spacious 2 bdrm., bsmt. suite. Adult only. No pets. $895/mo. Avail. Nov. 15th.

Phone 403-343-0070

ADULTS ONLY

Close to the river & trails.

Great 2 bdrm suite with balcony. Coin-op laundry in bldg. N/P N/S. ONLY $945 + electricity HEARTHSTONE 403 314 0099, 396 9554 BSMT. suite $700./mo.

Call 403-352-7417 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

DEER HEAD mount on shield $150, 3 small deer antler mounts on shields $15/ea. 403-314-2026 DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino DISHES & misc. items, 1 box, all items good cond. $20. 403-314-9603 LARGE SLEEPING BAG, $15.

BREADMAKER (still in box!) $30.

403-347-5316 LOVE seat, pink & white stripe, ideal for bedroom, exc. cond. $150; commercial black office chair with adjustments, $40. glass canister, gallon size with silver cover $10; 403-352-8811 POTTERY soup set with urn and ladle, bowls, casserole dishes and plates, brand new wash a gift, $150; 3 wool accent matching carpets, clean, will sell separately. $50. for all 3. 403-352-8811

Apply today!

Email resume to: careers@chatters.ca Fax resume to: (403)347-7759

SEARS Craftsman snow thrower 5 hp, 21”, single stage, elec. start, auger propelled, Briggs Straton motor, all in good shape $225 obo 403-347-2374

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

WORK BOOTS, (2) new size 10/11 safety toe, insulated $55 ea.; BOOTS, (2) sz. 10/11 new, insulated, $30. ea.

403-887-4981

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

wegot

rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 BDRM. main floor, approx 1000 sq.ft. Shared Laundry. $1000 + utils. 403-660-7094

GLENDALE

2 bdrm HOUSE with deck in great back yard. 1 1/2 baths. Finished bsmt..

Won’t last. Hurry to see this! $1345 + utilities. N/P N/S HEARTHSTONE 403 314 0099, 896 8552 N. END 3 bdrm. duplex, 1 up/2 down, 2 full baths 1 up, 1 down, 5 appls, blinds, in floor heating in bsmt, n/s, no pets $1600.

Shane/Mellanie 403346-4585 to view

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

1760

CANON K920 copier with metal stand, exc. cond. $100; Wooden slider, rocking chair w/ottoman; $100. 403-352-8811

1830

P / T C A S H I E R , w e e k Cats nights 4 pm -8 pm. Apply with resume to Highland FREE TO LOVING HOME. Green Value Drug Mart.

4 golden orange 11 week WEEKEND/NIGHT old kittens, litter trained , dispatcher req’d. immedi403-782-3130 phone back ately. Knowledge of Red in order Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written Central Alberta’s Largest communication skills. Fax Car Lot in Classifieds resume to 403-346-0295

3060

MORRISROE MANOR

3 BDRM, 1 1/2 bath townhouse in well kept condominium Misc. for complex at #9, 15 Stanton St. Sale 5 appls & fenced yard.

Tenants must be over 40 2 ELECTRIC fireplaces, al- w/references & quiet living. most new, 20” x 13” x 24” Avail. Nov. 1st for $1300/mo. $ 7 5 , 2 7 ” x 1 5 ” x 2 4 ” $1300 D.D. 403-341-4627 $100 403-227-4188 5 QUEEN mink blankets, like new $45/ea; assorted dbl. sheet sets $7/ea; 2 thick queen quilts $15/ea.

403-348-6449

3050

3 BDRM, 4 appls. partial utils. 1.5 bath. Avail. Nov. 20 403-304-8472 or 346-8581

CLEARVIEW

Move in soon to get your $200 GIFT CARD! Great 3 bdrm townhouse!

1 1/2 baths.5 appliances.

Unfin Bsmnt. Fenced yard. Close to all amenities. $1295 + utilities. N/P N/S Avail NOW! Call to view Hearthstone 403 314 0099 or 403 896 8552

Realtors & Services

4010

MORTGAGE money right now. Private person. Never any fees. Your best deal.

Call now! Dave 780-475-2897

4020

Houses For Sale

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

MASON MARTIN HOMES Custom new homes planning service.

Kyle, 403-588-2550

MUST SELL

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955 PONOKA: 2 bdrm. ($700), 1 bdrm. ($680) blinds, heat water, fridge, stove. Adult building, no smoking, no pets. 403-783-2786

THE NORDIC

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

www.laebon.com

ATLANTA — The Central Intelligence Agency has declassified 1,400 pages of intelligence surrounding the Camp David Accords, the historic peace treaty negotiated in 1978 by then-President Jimmy Carter with the leaders of Israel and Egypt.

Carter, now 89, said Wednesday in Atlanta that the documents helped him grasp the full sweep of Middle East tensions in that era, convinced him U.S. diplomatic expectations were too low and steeled his resolve to seek a full-fledged treaty between Egypt and Israel — rather than anything less.

A leading achievement of Carter’s foreign policy, the accord led then-Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and thenIsraeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to share the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 for the first treaty reached between the Jewish state of Israel and one of its Arab neighbours.

The documents released this week include political and personality profiles of Sadat and Begin that Carter read before the 13-day summit at the Camp David presidential retreat in rural Maryland.

There also are transcripts of U.S. National Security Council sessions; summaries of key meetings, including conversations among the heads of state; and analyses of undercurrents among Mideast nations that still reverberate in the region.

The papers cover the period from January 1977 to March 1979, from the months before the summit to the following spring when Egypt and Israel signed the peace treaty that emerged from the outline forged at Camp David.

The deal did not curtail Israeli occupation of the West Bank, but it ended open hostilities between Sadat’s and Begin’s countries. Begin also withdrew Israeli troops from the Sinai peninsula and Sadat opened the Suez Canal to Israeli ships.

The collection suggests an American administration that knew the president faced a balancing act.

“You will have to control the proceedings from the outset,” Carter’s National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski wrote in one memo to Carter.

In a January 4, 1977, assessment, the CIA suggested that developments in the region — including the reconciliation of Egypt and Syria, a “more durable” ceasefire in Lebanon and Saudi eagerness for “progress on the Arab-Israeli dispute” — made conditions ripe for “the launching of a major Arab peace offensive led by Egypt and Syria and backed by Saudi Arabia.”

A secret National Intelligence Estimate around the same time cited a reduction in Soviet arms deliveries in the aftermath of the 1973 war and “Israel’s substantial military build-up” that resulted in “a relative diminution of Egypt’s ability to wage war against Israel.”

An August 16, 1978, intelligence cable, shortly before the Camp David talks began, observed that Saudi Arabia was signalling to its Arab allies support for such negotiations “and trying to persuade them to withhold comment on the meeting ... until the outcome is known.”

Carter paid a visit to CIA headquarters in August 1978 to help prepare for the talks. “President Carter ... indicated that he wanted to be ’steeped in the personalities of Begin and Sadat,”’ said a CIA document written after the summit.

Carter recalled Wednesday that he was particularly interested in the pressures and quirks that drove Begin and Sadat: “What were their strengths and weaknesses? What were there attitudes toward me? ... What did they say about the United States and each other privately?”

Brzezinski wrote to Carter, “Sadat cannot afford a failure and he knows it; both Sadat and Begin think that you cannot afford failure; but Begin probably believes that a failure at Camp David will hurt you and Sadat, but not him.”

The CIA’s analyses described Sadat, then 59, as “a former revolutionary and ardent nationalist ... a moderate leader and a pragmatic politician and diplomat.”

“He has become known for his realism, political acumen and capacity for surprising, courageous and dramatic decisions,” said the CIA profile.

Laebon Homes 346-7273

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

NEW CONDO

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

4050

Acreages

APPROX. 30 acres. 20 min. to Lacombe. 1/2 mile off Hwy 12. Creek & exc. building site. 403-396-2925

4070

Farms/ Land

1/4 SE24-40-24-W4 $4000 oil revenue. 1/2 mile from #12 Hwy. Power & water. 403-396-2925

4090

Manufactured Homes

MUST SELL

By Owner.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225

4110

SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

Businesses For Sale

4140

50% SHARES in Cheer’s Neighborhood Pub. Call Jack or Leanne 403-341-9966 or 403-357-9363

wegot

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

wheels

TRENDY CONDO

CLASSIFICATIONS

Inglewood-2 bdrm-2 bath suite 5 appls. Assigned pkng. $1325 INCLUDES utilities! Call quick before it goes! HEARTHSTONE 403 314 0099, 396 9554

Roommates Wanted

3080

LOOKING for F. roommate 55- old. Red Deer. Call after 1 pm. 403-986-1903

Rooms For Rent

3090

5000-5300

Cars

5030

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

at www.garymoe.com

1 BDRM. bsmt, prefer employed or student. Avail. immed 342-7789 /396-7941 CLEAN, quiet, responsible, Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 ROOM in quiet home. $450. Call 403-350-7799 ROOMS FOR RENT, close to uptown. Employed gentleman. Rent $350/mo, s.d. $250. 403-350-4712

Warehouse Space

3140

APPROX. 4900 sq. ft. bay, heated, (2) O/H. 14’ doors, front windows, room for mezzanine. 403-318-4848

Mobile Lot

Locally owned and family operated

Trucks

5050

3190

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. 2011 CHEV Silverado LTZ 6.2 L, lthr., $27,888.

Sharon / Wanda 403-340-0225 348-8788 Sport & Import

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2010 CHEV 1500 4x4 8 cyl. Kuhmo Tires. $16,900.

FIRM! 403-346-9816 2008 FORD F150. $10,000. 403-741-6844

2004 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4, quad, gold , c/w topper, 2 sets of tires. Exc. cond. $6000 firm. 403-304-2118 METCALF AVE. 3 bdrm., 4 appl., a/c, central vac.

Near No. 9 bus stop, school, shopping centre, 2 parking stalls, no pets, N/S, $1050 Immed. 403-318-8881

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Open House Directory

Tour These Fine Homes Out Of Red Deer

4310

SERGE’S HOMES 17 VINTAGE CLOSE BLACKFALDS Nov. 14, 15, 16 & 17 Thurs. & Fri. 2 - 5 pm Sat. & Sun. 1 - 5 1980 sq. ft. 2 storey walk out. Contact Robert @ 403-505-8050

U.S. officials crushing six tons of illegal ivory to send anti-poaching message

wegot

homes

FOR RENT: Modern 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in PONOKA, close to school and hospital Incl 5 appliances. $1400/m excl utilities. Contact Letje @(403)392-0565 letjvorster@yahoo.com

CIA declassifies files from Camp David Accords brokered

by Carter

New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

Commercial Property

Homestead Firewood Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile

Suites

stuff Inglis Cres.

3030

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

TRAINING CENTRE

CARRIERS NEEDED

Condos/ Townhouses

Central Alberta LIFE & Red Deer ADVOCATE CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

4 Black steel rims, 16”, 5 on 114.3 bolt pattern, great for use on spare winter tires Asking $125 for all.

Call 403- 346-4263

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

Misc.

Automotive

5240

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — U.S. officials are destroying more than 6 tons of confiscated ivory tusks, carvings and jewelry — the bulk of the country’s “blood ivory” stockpile — as a statement in the fight against a $10 billion global trade that slaughters tens of thousands of elephants each year.

Officials on Thursday will pulverize the stockpile, accumulated over the past 25 years, at the National Wildlife Property Repository in Colorado.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will donate the crushed ivory particles to a museum to be determined for future display.

Service officials showed off thousands of ivory tusks, statues, ceremonial bowls, masks and ornaments to be destroyed — a collection they said represented the killing of more than 2,000 adult elephants.

The items were seized from smugglers, traders and tourists at U.S. ports of entry after a global ban on the ivory trade went into effect in 1989.

“What is striking to me is the lengths that some commercial importers and smugglers will go to conceal their ivory — everything from staining it with colours to covering it with leather,” said Fish and Wildlife

Special Agent Steve Oberholtzer. “The stakes are high in the ivory trade.”

Elephant poaching is at an all-time high, thanks in large part to U.S. demand and growing demand in Asia.

The British-based Born Free Foundation estimates that poachers killed 32,000 elephants last year. It says black-market ivory sells for around $1,300 per pound.

Most elephants are killed in Africa, where there are about 300,000 African elephants left. There are an estimated 50,000 Asian elephants found from India to Vietnam.

Not everyone supported the ivory crush. Bob Weisblut, a co-founder of the Florida-based International Ivory Society, said he thought the carvings and tusks should be sold to raise money for anti-poaching efforts.

“A lot of this is beautiful art, and it’s a shame to destroy it,” Weisblut said.

The ivory being destroyed didn’t include items legally imported or acquired before the 1989 global ban.

“This is a way to say to people we are not putting a value on ivory. We’re putting a value on the lives of the elephants,” said Azzedine Downes, president of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, which works with U.S. agents to enforce animal protection laws.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

D4

THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 2013

Fax 403-341-6560 editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

FESTIVAL SINGERS

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Students from Steffie Woima Elementary School in Sylvan Lake sing Christmas carols at Westerner Park during the Festival of Trees last year. The 20th annual Festival of Trees in support of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation begins next week at Westerner Park in Red Deer. Festival week kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 16, with the Festival Lights the Night and the Santa Claus Parade at 4 p.m. at City Hall Park, in downtown Red Deer. The Festival of Trees itself gets underway for the public on Friday, Nov. 22, and runs each day through the weekend.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● United Way Sockey Night in Red Deer will take place on Nov. 15, 7 p.m. at Red Deer Rebels hockey game at Enmax Centrium. United Way staff and volunteers will be selling socks which can be thrown onto the ice during the second intermission.

The socks will be collected for those in need to keep warm over the coming months. ● Pines Lodge Christmas Tea, Craft and Bake Sale, Nov. 15, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. Highlights include raffle, door prizes, silent auction, and more.

Admission is $4. Phone 403-343-0688 ext. 3, or Sherry at 403-343-0656 ext. 3. ● Red Deer Table Tennis Club meets to play every Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Michener Recreation Centre gymnasium. There is a drop-in fee of $10. All levels welcome. Contact Tom at 403-8727222. ● Harris-Warke Gallery fundraiser closing reception will feature a last minute bidding session on art donated from local artists on Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bidding closes at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will be used to assist in gallery operations and upgrades in support of local arts. Contact harriswarke@gmail.com. ● Ponoka Legion weekly suppers are at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. Cost is $13 per person. Call 403783-4076. ● Drop-in Babytimes is offered on Fridays from 2 to 2:30 p.m., or on Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Children’s Department for children from birth to 24 months of age along with their caregivers. Phone 403-346-4688. ● Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Ambassador Breakfast will be held on Nov. 15, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Quality North Hill Inn for a cost of $15 per person. A presentation Leigh Smithson, teacher at Notre Dame High School, will highlight the school’s greenhouse and aquaponic system.

RSVP to info@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-3407379.

Saturday ● Girlz Club meets at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch on Nov. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. for Spa Day! Girls ages seven years and up invited. For more information call 403-341-3822 or email cputnam@rdpl.org. ● Parkland Garden Centre Annual Craft and Market Show will be held on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a donation to the Red Deer Food Bank. See www.parklandgarden.ca or phone 403-346-5613. ● Benalto Christmas Sale and Cookie Walk will be held on Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Benalto Community Hall. Costs are $15 per table. To book tables phone 403-746-5494 or 403-340-9441.

Hosted by Benalto Royal Purple supporting community projects, and food counter hosted by Benalto Shadow Riders Horse Club. ● Victory Church Red Deer Cookie Walk, Craft and Bake Sale, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table rental $15. Contact Sandi at 403-9861605 or Shirley at 403-872-1345. ● Whisker Rescue will be at the Petsmart store every third Saturday of each month with the Senior for Senior Program from noon to 4 p.m. A senior cat is given to a senior person free of charge, and payment of veterinary bills; we supply food and litter if necessary. For more information call Diane at 403-347-1251. ● Downtown Business Association 2013 Santa Claus Parade takes place on Nov. 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. Other highlights will be family activities at City Hall Park at 4 p.m., light show at Old Court House sponsored by Tim Hortons, and lighting the Festival of Trees Biggest Christmas Tree sponsored by Bilton Welding and Manufacturing. See www.downtownreddeer.com, or phone 403-340-8696. ● Support Royal Air Cadets #7 at the coat and parcel check at the Annual Red Deer Christmas Antique Furniture and Collectibles Show and Sale on Nov. 16 and 17 at Prairie and Parkland Pavilions at Westerner Exposition Grounds. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Contact Carswell’s Promotions at 403-343-1614. ● Sunnybrook United Church

Bazaar and Coffee Party is coming up on Nov. 16, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be crafts, bake and white elephant tables. Contact Linda at 403347-6073. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Christmas Craft and Bake Sale takes place Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table rental available for $20 from the from front desk. Contact Diane at 403343-6074. ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Nov. 16 session is called Artistic Aesop Fables with artists Erin Boake and Shannon Woolgar. All materials supplied. Families welcome.

Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. ● St. Andrew’s United Church Christmas Bazaar and Tea, Nov. 16, 2 to 4 p.m. in Lacombe.

Enjoy coffee and tea served with sandwiches and squares while browsing the fruitcakes, Christmas puddings, baking and crafts. ● Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Annual Cookie Walk, Craft and Bake Sale takes place Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cookie boxes are $7 each. Phone 403-347-1044. ● Open Stage at Lincoln Hall, Nov. 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. Call Laura at 403-782-4095. ● Ponoka Moose Lodge Old-Time Dance will be held on third Saturday of each month, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cost is $12, ($10 for Moose members.)

Potluck lunch. Top name bands. See www.AlbertaDanceNews.com, or call Jean or Fred at 403-7838587 for more information. Dance to the music of Randy Jones and the Reflections on Nov. 16. ● Stettler Senior Drop-In Centre events include: pool at noon Monday to Saturday; cards on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; floor curling Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.; Whist on Monday at 1:30 p.m.; Canasta on Friday at 1 p.m. To find out more, phone 403-742-6556.

Sunday ● Gospel concerts at Ponoka Drop-In Centre are held the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door and includes light snack. The next concert will be Nov. 17. Contact Leo at 403-783-6704. ● St. Augustine Turkey Supper, Nov. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ponoka Kinsmen Recreation Centre.

Adults $14, families $35, children ages six to 12 years, $7. Phone 403-704-2246. ● Living Father Lutheran Church welcomes Pastor Phil Gagnon as guest presenter at the service on Nov. 17. Pastor Phil is dean of Canadian Division of North American Lutheran Church. ● Centre for Spiritual Living has several events coming up. On Nov. 17, there will be a pot luck lunch, and an afternoon of Zen of Tangling at 1 p.m. Tangling or doodling is a meditative art form centuries old. Please bring white paper, a fine point black pen, pencil and eraser. The cost is $20. On Nov. 22 the centre offers the movie Through the Eastern Gate and dinner. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. by donation, and the movie will be featured at 7 p.m. To join this event, contact Vicki at 403-3470988 by noon on Nov. 14. Coming up, there will be a carol sing and candle-lighting service on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. See www.cslreddeer.org ● Discovery Sundays are offered at Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn something new about the natural world around us.

Drop in, or phone 403-346-2010 to find out more.

Monday ● MAGsparks is an inclusive and accessible visual art program for everyone offered on Mondays, Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Professional artists are on hand to help with projects. Materials are supplied. There is a drop-in fee of $3. For information, contact Janet at 403-309-8405, janet.cole@reddeer.ca or see www.reddeermuseum.com. November 18 and 20 program is called Kitchen Clay. ● The Golden Circle Singers hold practices on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. If you love to sing, please join them. These singers perform in local nursing homes and lodges and other venues. For more information call Rose at 403-342-4047. ● Chess Club at Red Deer Public Library

Dawe Branch welcomes all levels of players from beginner to intermediate to learn chess rules and strategies on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cosponsored by Alberta Chess Association. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre card games are played on the following days: Canasta Mondays at 1 p.m., $1; Cribbage — Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., $2; Singles Bridge — Wednesdays at 1 p.m., $2; Partner Bridge — second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., $3; Mixed cards — first and third Friday of each month, $1; Military Whist — second and fourth Friday of each month, $2 . For more information on cards please call Diane at 403-343-6074. ● Red Deer Legion Branch #35 year round events: carpet bowling on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Singles Bridge on Thursdays at 1 p.m. (all levels welcome, including beginners); Cribbage on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; Texas Hold ‘Em on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and meat draws on Fridays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays at 4 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Bargain Treasures Thrift Store welcomes gently used items, except furniture, computers and monitors, infant car seats or cribs. Please bring items inside the back door at 5217 Gaetz Ave. during business hours from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store is run by volunteers and all proceeds stay in the community. Phone 403-3479711.

Tuesday ● Mountview/Sunnybrook Community Association Annual General Meeting will be on Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. at Mountview Skate Shelter. The association is also seeking volunteers to supervise the skate shelter on weekday evenings, or be part of the executive committee. Contact Roberta at 403-347-0024. ● Storytime at Red Deer College will be held on Nov. 19 and Dec. 3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Preschoolers aged two to six years and their parents/ caregivers are welcome to Red Deer College Library Information Common upstairs to enjoy stories and activities by Red Deer Public Library Children’s Services. Phone 403-346-4688 to find out details. ● Momstown Alphabet Play for parents with newborns to six years will be offered on Nov. 19, and Dec. 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Children’s Department. ● Writers’ Ink — Red Deer and District Writers’ group for authors of all genres 18 years and older — meets every Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., year round at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. First three visits free. Small membership and drop in fees apply. Call 403-309-3590 or email jamoody@telus.net for more information. ● Lacombe Seventh Day Adventist Food Bank and Thrift Store welcomes gently used items at 5025 53 St. in Lacombe. Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Millie at 403-782-6777. ● Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre. Phone Pamela at 403782-5061 or email pamela.d.neumann@gmail.com. ● Central Alberta Cystic Fibrosis Chapter meets the third Tuesday of every month at Bethany Care CollegeSide on the second floor at 7 p.m.

Phone 403-347-5075. ● Red Deer Celiac Support Group meets in the coffee lounge at the south location of Sobeys Inc. on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m. Those sensitive and allergic to gluten are invited to come out and find out more about celiac disease, gluten free diets and products, support, fellowship, coffee and goodies. See www.celiac.ca, or contact Fay at 403-347-3248, or Clarice at 403341-4351 or email Red Deer Celiacs @yahoo.ca.

The group will hold a gluten-free pot luck supper on Dec. 7 with a $10 gift exchange for those who wish to participate. Rocky Mountain House Group meets at Rocky Mountain Library on the second Thursday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. Contact Jaclyn at 403-847-8878, or Susie at 403-844-4117.

Stettler Group meets at Stettler Hospital Board Room on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m. Contact Diane at 403-742-0903, or Val at 403-742-5217.

Wednesday ● Fireside Readers book club will meet on Nov. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. For discussion will be Canada by Richard Ford, and on Dec. 11 for discussion will be Excellent Women by Barbara Pimm. Phone 403-

342-9110. See the blog at http://firesidereaders. rdpl.org/. If you can’t attend meetings, read along and post your comments. ● Personal And Social Transformation Action (PASTA) Players meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hub. Persons aged 12 years and up invited to explore theatre. Free to join. No experience required. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Golden Circle Ho-Downers are a fun band of seniors who entertain other seniors in nursing homes, lodges and by special request. Practices are held on Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call Bea at 403-346-5802. ● West 49 Coats for Kids Campaign continues until Nov. 20. Bring in a clean, insulated gently used coat to the store in Bower Place Shopping Centre and receive $25 off any winter jacket in the store. The Cerebral Palsy Association will be supported with this collection. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Black Velvet is on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403342-0035.

Thursday ● Thursday Theatre: New Release Movie Nights for teens and adults will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch for those ages 13 years and up. On Nov. 21, see Ironman 3 starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Don Cheadle.

Rated PG13. On Dec. 4, see a surprise Christmas flick rated PG13. ● After School Club is offered on Thursdays at 3:30 to 5 p.m. for teens and tweens to take part in games, movies, music and more at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch. Phone 403-341-3822.

Discover the Wonderful World of Theatre Sports on Nov. 21. ● Epilepsy: How to assist someone with a seizure, will be held on Nov. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Hub on Ross. For information, or to register, phone Norma at 403-358-3358, normak@epilepsycalgary.com ● Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic will hold a photo identification clinic on Nov. 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 301 5008 Ross St. The clinic offers free affidavits of identification that are notarized by a lawyer. This ID does not replace government issued ID but is intended to help people access basic services while replacing their proper ID. To book an appointment, phone 430-314-9129, see www.communitylegalclinic.net, or email to info@ communitylegalclinic.net. ● Central Alberta Prostate Awareness and Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church in the parlour. The next meeting is Nov. 21. This group has experience and information to share. Knowing about the prostate, symptoms of prostate cancer, and other prostate diseases can save your life. Men and spouses are welcome.

Phone 403-350-5511. ● Red Deer and District Garden Club meets on Nov. 21 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 6:30 p.m. for a meeting, potluck and gift exchange.

Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Please bring our own plates, cups and cutlery.

The gift exchange limit is $15. Gardening related gifts are suggested, however, it is not necessary to bring a gift. Just come and share in the potluck.

More information at www.reddeergardenclub.ca.

For more information call Noreen at 403-346-7728, or 403-357-4071. ● Red Deer Art Club has ongoing painting sessions every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. Everyone is welcome. These sessions are free time and offer opportunity to meet artists in the community. For more information call Elise at 403-346-5645. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Black Velvet Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-3476165, 403-986-7170, or 403-246-3896. ● Fusion Thursdays — Look, Mix and Do — Surviving @ 40 Below will be featured on Nov. 21, 7 to 9 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. See Expedition Arctic: 1913-1918. Retrace the steps of this epic adventure of exploration and discovery in Canada’s Far North. Bring your friends and make a team. Then test your skills and compete for prizes. See items from the museum’s collection and stay for refreshments and snacks. Activities are designed for an adult audience. Included with admission. ● Red Deer College music student showcases and concert series presents Mostly Acoustic Recital on Nov. 21 on the Mainstage, Arts Centre at 1 p.m. See http://www.rdc.ab.ca/showtime.

Listings open to cultural/non-profit groups. Fax: 341-6560; phone: 314-4325; e-mail: editorial@reddeeradvocate.com by noon Thursday for insertion following Thursday.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 D5

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS mental disabilities. For more information call Lexi or Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will Soppit Community Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m. ● Salvation Army Red Deer Christmas KetDixie at 403-358-7816. be served all day. Food bank donations will be colCurtain at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available tle Campaign needs volunteers to man Christmas ● Medicine River Wildlife Centre 2014 callected. Phone 403-773-2270. at Modern Electric. Phone 403-845-3155. kettles at various venues until Dec. 23 excluding endar is now on sale for $20. Purchase a calendar ● New Year’s Eve Party at Elnora Drop-in ● Craving Change will be offered by Alberta Sundays. The campaign will kick off on Nov. 21, and be entered to win a Great White Shark AdvenHealth Services at Bethany CollegeSide and is Centre features supper at 6:30 p.m. and dance at noon at Bower Place Shopping Centre at Centre ture near San Francisco as grand prize. Contact designed to help local residents looking to improve 8 p.m. with Black Velvet Band. Advance tickets are Court. Phone 403-346-2251.

Carol at 403-728-3467, or see. www.mrwc.ca their eating habits in a series of three weekly work● Red Deer Urban Aboriginal Inclusion and $12, or $15 at the door. Call 403-749-2161. ● Stettler Agriculture Society Christmas ● Central Alberta Singles dance will be held shops. Participants will learn self-awareness tools Employment Conversation will discuss commuFarmers’ Market will be on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m.

Nov. 23 at Penhold Hall. Music by Wise Choice. and engage in activities designed to help identify nity ideas to create employment partnerships and Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. and manage challenges associated with nutrition to 7 p.m. Concession open for lunch and supper. more, on Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to noon at The Hub on Gift basket draw. Tables available. Phone 403-742Members and invited guests only; new members decisions. Workshops will be held on Dec. 4 from Ross. Please register by Nov. 15 at 403-340-0020.

6288.

5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, or to register, ● Spirit Seekers Christmas Gift/Craft Fair is welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-341● Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High 7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. call 1-877-314-6997. coming up on Nov. 30 from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. at The ● Eckville Legion Christmas Dinner and Dance ● Sweetheart Gala — Fundraiser for Ronald School Class of 1964 Fiftieth Year Reunion Hub on Ross. To reserve a table, or for information, takes place on June 21, 2014, 3 p.m. Contact Pete will be held on Nov. 30 at Eckville Legion Hall.

McDonald House — will be held on Feb. 15 from contact Amy or Lorena at 403-340-0020 or spiritWeddell at 403-340-1467, or cel 403-505-6476, Music by Country Gold North. Cocktails at 6 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Heartland Room, Westerner seekers@rdnfs.com. The sale will feature local art, Park, Red Deer. Tickets, $25 in advance and $30 5619 47A Ave. Red Deer, Alta. T4N 3S1, or Gail supper at 7 p.m.; dance to follow. Advance tickets jewelry, Aboriginal art and crafts, and refreshments after Jan. 1. Event includes a silent auction, toonie (Horn) Krause at 403-342-7554, or cel 403-350available from Ellen at 403-746-5897, or Dot at and foods including bannock, chili, pop, tea, coffee, bar, prizes, 50/50 draws and midnight lunch. For 9122.

403-746-0057. and hot chocolate. Proceeds will fund activities of tickets and information contact Courtney or Chelsey ● Bethany Care Society is seeking volunteers ● Ten Thousand Villages is seeking volunRDNFS Spirit Seekers Youth Group. at c.malone@hotmail.com. to help with the hydration cart program. The time ● Enjoy Cow Patti Theatre dinner theatre teers. Contact Leslie at 403-341-0178 or reddeer@ ● Treehouse Youth Theatre presents another commitment is one to three hours per week and production of A Perfect Wedding in support of villages. ca. original production — Winter Wonderland 2.0 — may be suitable for volunteers with disabilities. ● Poplar Grove Ladies Club comedy will be Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta on Feb. Christmas at the Lyric Theatre — running Dec. 5 Contact Ann at 403-357-3702, Ann.vanhemmen@ shown at Spruce View Hall. Dinner theatre will be 20 at Lacombe Golf and Country Club. Tickets are to 7 , and Dec. 12 to 14 with doors opening at 7 bethanyseniors.com. offered on Nov. 29. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. fol$67 (including GST) and a portion of the proceeds p.m., and matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. ● Patchwork Angels — formerly Project Linus lowed by buffet supper at 6 p.m. and play. Tickets will go the Lending Cupboard. Contact Wendy at 7 and 14. Tickets cost $22.50. Call 403-986-0631 Red Deer Chapter — will accept donations of blanare $40 or table of 10 for $350. Dessert theatre will 403-356-1678 or theatre@cowpatti.com. to reserve. kets, clothing, toys, special needs, and financial dobe offered on Nov. 30. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. ● Tenore, three-time Gospel Music Award win● Annual Freeze the House Charity Bonspiel nations to distribute to local charities including Pewith the play at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 or a table of ners, will perform at CrossRoads Church on Dec. 6 in support of Ronald McDonald House Central Aldiatric Unit of Red Deer Regional Hospital, Ronald at 7 p.m. as part of their Christmas With You tour. 10 for $200. For information or tickets, call Dickson berta will play out Jan. 3 to 5 at Pidherney Curling McDonald House Central Alberta, Central Alberta For tickets, contact Scotts Parable store, or www. Store Museum at 403-728-3355.

Centre in Red Deer. Registration is open at www.

Women’s Emergency Shelter, The 49 Street Youth ● Rocky Mountain House Northern Crosssingtenore.com, and at the door.

Shelter and others. Contact thepatchworkangels@ ● Learning Disabilities Association, Red ing Music and Drama Society Festival of Christ- rmhcentra Red Deer Learning Circle is a program designed to teach life skills to adults with developgmail.com, or 403-986-2133. mas Music will be held on Dec. 11 and 12 at Lou Deer Chapter Learning and Leading Seminar Series for parents and professionals will be offered at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates featuring the following topics. The first session is free, and the following sessions cost $15 for non-members, or free for members. For information, contact 403-340-3885 or execdir@LDRedDeer.ca.

Topics and dates: It’s All About Relationships — Nov. 28 with Doug Swanson; Developmental Assets of Youth: Physical-Internal and External, Social, Mental and Emotional Skills — Jan. 9; Champions are Different: Life is Hard, get a Helmet — Jan. 23; Mental Skills and the Value of Practice —Feb. 6; It’s more that you may think: Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis I — March 6; Reinforcing and Rewarding what really matters: Applied Behaviour Analysis II —May 8. ● Red Deer College Theatre program presents Alice Through the Looking Glass on Mainstage, Red Deer Arts CenFIRST SECURITY DUE AT tre with performances Nov. 21 DOWN ‡ MONTH’S DEPOSIT ‡ SIGNING ‡ to 23, and Nov. 26 to 30 at 7:30 LEASE p.m., and on Nov. 23 and 30 at 1 p.m. Tickets from Black Knight PAYMENT ‡ Ticket Centre, 403-755-6626 or online at www.bkticketcentre.ca ● The Red Deer Genealogy Branch is putting out a final call for descendants currently living in Red Deer who had ancestors † living in Red Deer in 1913 when TRUCK BUCKS LEASE ELIGIBLE AT it became a city. The final deadON SELECT STARTING OWNERS line is Dec. 6. Write your ances2014 CHEVROLET 36 MONTHS FROM BI-WEEKLY tors’ biography and submit to the MODELS^ GET UP TO Red Deer Genealogical Branch, BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $33,865* (CREW CAB 1WT MODEL) OFFER INCLUDES $3,500 IN CASH CREDITS.¥¥ Box 922, Red Deer, Alta. T4N FREIGHT, PDI & PPSA INCLUDED. 5H3 or email rdbrags@telus.net.

For more information call Linda at 403-347-1605. The Genealogy Branch now has 48 families whose roots go back to at least 1913 so far. The group offers special thanks to Red Deer CenALL NEW FAMILY OF ECOTEC3 ENGINES+ REDESIGNED INSIDE AND OUT+ tennial Committee.

• Most Available Power in a Pickup: • Entirely Redesigned Interior with ● Gary Fjellgaard in concert 420 HP, 460 LB-FT TORQUE‡‡ More Storage Space and Rear Leg Room with Saskia and Darrel, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. at Elnora Community Hall.

• Best Available Maximum Towing in its Class: • New Cargo Box Functionality with Tickets are $20. To reserve tickUp to 12,000LBS¥* Two New Box Options, Under-Rail Lighting ets call Gwen at 403-773-2270 and Rear Corner Steps or elwest@wispernet.ca, or Judy at 403-773-2334 or hsf444@telusplanet.net. Tickets also available at Jewell’s Groceries or at the door. ● Elnora Christmas Market will be held on Dec. 7 at Elnora *†

2014 SILVERADO

NEW FROM HOOD TO HITCH

0

$

$

0

2 ,000

$

0

0

$

$

PLUS

$189

1.5%

Attacks in Iraq kill 22 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BAGHDAD — Attacks across Iraq targeting security forces and those marking a major Shiite commemoration killed 21 people on Wednesday while gunmen in the former insurgent stronghold of Fallujah assassinated the city’s mayor as he was supervising a clean-up project.

The deadliest among Wednesday’s attacks was the one targeting a group of Shiites marking Ashoura in the eastern city of Baqouba, a former al-Qaida stronghold, 60 kilometres northeast of Baghdad. That attack killed eight people, including two children, and wounded 35, a police officer said.

Also on Wednesday, a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into a police checkpoint outside the city of Tikrit, killing five police officers and three civilians, a police officer said.

The bombing in Tikrit, 130 kilometres north of Baghdad, also wounded 18 people, the officer said.

Militants detonated bombs near police officers’ homes in the town of Karmah, west of the Iraqi capital, killing four people and wounding 24, police said.

LTZ Model Shown with RD2 Wheels

VEHICLE FEATURES+

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB LT 4X4 SHORT BOX WITH ECOTEC3® 5.3L V8 (1WT Model)++

2013 FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCREW 4X4 SHORT BOX WITH 5.0L V8++

2013 RAM 1500 BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 SHORT BOX WITH 5.7L V8++

FUEL CONSUMPTION RATINGS (CITY/HIGHWAY), L/100 KM

13.3 City/9.0 HWY Best-in-Class‡*

15.0 City/10.6 HWY

15.8 City/10.8 HWY (6-Speed) /14.1 City/9.3 HWY (8-Speed)

MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY, LB

11,200 lb

9,300 lb

10,100 lb

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY, LB

1,830 lb

1,700 lb

1,434 lb

U.S. NHTSA SAFETY RATING*†

5-Star Overall*†

4-Star Overall

4-Star Overall

TRANSFERABLE POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY (YEARS/KM)^

5-Year/160,000 KM

5-Year/100,000 KM

5-Year/100,000 KM

FREE OIL CHANGES (2 YEARS/40,000 KM)

Standard on All 2014 Models

Not Available

Not Available

¥

OFFERS END DECEMBER 2ND

ALBERTACHEVROLET.COM

ON NOW AT YOUR Alberta CHEVROLET DEALERS. AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/**/††/*Offers apply to the lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT (G80, B30, H2R) equipped as described. PPSA and Freight ($1,650) included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ¥¥$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers of 2014 Silverado Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. Other credits available on select Silverado models. † 1.5% lease APR available for 36 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 1WT, O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. License, insurance, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, applicable taxes, registration fees and other applicable fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. ‡ Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013 through January 2, 2014 of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees, and applicable taxes not included. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers.

Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^Offer only valid from November 1, 2013 – December 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $2,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ‡‡ When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8. Class is light-duty full-size pickups. *† U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA ’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). ¥* Requires 2WD Double or Crew Cab with the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. Comparison based on wardsauto. com 2013 Light-Duty Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. Class is light-duty full-size pickups. + Some features advertised are available features and not standard on all models. See your Chevrolet dealer for details. ++ Based competitive information available at time of printing. ‡* 2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting.

47694K14

D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

®

SPEND $100 EARN 150 OR SPEND $200 EARN 300

AIR MILES® reward miles* *With coupon and a minimum grocery purchase made in a single transaction.

6

®

00000 51019

This Friday, Saturday & Sunday only!

EARN UP TO

Limit one Bonus Offer per day Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Valid at your Red Deer Safeway only. Limit one Bonus Offer per day.

Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction. AIR MILES coupons cannot be combined with any other discount offer or AIR MILES coupon offer including Customer Appreciation Day & Senior’s Day. Not valid at Safeway Liquor Stores.

Coupon excludes prescriptions, diabetes merchandise, insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, blood pressure monitors, tobacco, transit passes, gift cards, enviro levies, bottle deposits and sales tax. Other exclusions apply. See Custo mer Service for complete list of exclusions. Cashiers: Scan the coupon only once to activate the Bonus Offer. Do not scan more than once.

0

300 BONUS

Coupon Valid From November 15 to November 17, 2013

®

ALSO EARN YOU CAN

50 BONUS

AIR MILES® reward miles*

AIR MILES® reward miles

When you charge a total of $100 in purchases at Safeway to your American Express®** AIR MILES® Credit Card.1 Offer is valid November 15 - 17, 2013.

Conditions apply.

PLUS

:LL Å `LY MVY VMMLY KL[HPSZ ;YHKLTHYRZ VM (09 403,: 0U[LYUH[PVUHS ;YHKPUN ) = <ZLK \UKLY SPJLUZL I` 3V`HS[`6UL 0UJ HUK (TL_ )HUR VM *HUHKH <ZLK I` (TL_ )HUR VM *HUHKH \UKLY SPJLUZL MYVT (TLYPJHU ,_WYLZZ

7 DAYS OF

SUPER COUPONS SUPER COUPON Maxwell House Coffee

SUPER COUPON SpongeTowels Ultra

631 to 925 g. Assorted varieties. Or Instant Breakfast Blend 340 g. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO - Combined varieties.

6 Roll. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO.

99

4

®

IC

SUPER COUPON Christie Cookies Big 500 g.

Assorted varieties. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO Combined varieties.

00000 54335

0

2

CL

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

00000 54337

0

4

SUPER COUPON Value Red Wieners Regular or BBQ Style. 675 g.

SUPER COUPON Deli Counter Salads Assorted varieties. 426 to 454 g.

Thick Sliced. 1 kg.

8

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

3

ea.

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

CLUB

99

99

99

ea.

EXTREME PRICE

8

®

SUPER COUPON The Butcher’s Cut Side Bacon

49

ea.

EXTREME PRICE

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013 7 DAYSICEONLY! UB PR

CLUB PR

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

3

EXTREME PRICE

NLY! 7 DAYS EO

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

99

ea.

1

ea.

CLUB

ea.

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

CLUB

CLUB

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

00000 54336

1

SUPER COUPON Signature CAFE Homestyle Meatloaf 580 g.

0

00000 54323

1

SUPER COUPON Red Seedless Grapes

0

Product of U.S.A. No. 1 Grade.

HOUSE HOLD LIMIT 3 kg.

4

1

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

89

$

3for

ea.

5

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

CLUB

4

450 g.

¢

lb.

3.29/kg

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

CLUB

00000 54083

SUPER COUPON Bakery Counter Winnipeg Rye Bread

Product of U.S.A. No. 1 Grade.

HOUSEHOLD LIMIT THREE.

99

ea.

0

8

SUPER COUPON Fresh Pomegranates

Ready to Enjoy.

99

00000 54324

CLUB

CLUB

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

0

00000 54089

6

SUPER COUPON Bakery Counter Mini Croissants

0

00000 54339

2

0

00000 54342

2

0

SUPER COUPON Old Spice Body Wash

SUPER COUPON 5 Stem Tulips

180’s.

Package of 15.

$

9

SUPER COUPON Safeway Low Dose ASA

Or Gillette or Olay. 295 to 532 mL. Or Bar Soap. Assorted varieties.

Regular retail $5.99 Save $2.00.

00000 54075

5

99

3

ONLY!

$

2for

ONLY!

YS 7 DAPR ICE

YS 7 DAPR ICE

CLUB

$

ONLY!

YS 7 DAPR ICE

CLUB

5

5

!

YS ONLY 7 DAPR ICE

CLUB

CLUB

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

COUPON VALID NOVEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

Limit one coupon per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Purchase must be made in a single transaction.

00000 54331

6

0

00000 54330

9

0

00000 54350

;0*2,;:

$

0

7

9

19.9

00000 54349

1

;0*2,;:

0

PASS T WO - DAdeYr 6 FREE

Children un

Prices effective at your Red Deer Safeway stores Friday, Nov. 15 through Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Safeway. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

NOVEMBER 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 FRI

SAT

SUN

MON TUES WED THURS

Prices in this ad good through Novemberst.28th

Prices in this ad good until Nov. 21

47665K14

0