Red Deer Advocate, January 09, 2014

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Central Albertan among flu victims FATAL CASE OF AVIAN FLU RECORDED IN ALBERTA

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF One Central Albertan has died from the seasonal flu, but health officials refuse to say where Canada’s first avian flu death occurred in the province.

“I have the sad duty to tell you that an Albertan who had visited China has died here at home of the avian flu. This person came home to Alberta from China on Dec. 27, went to hospital on Jan. 1 seriously sick and passed away on Jan. 3 despite the best possible care being offered by our health care system,” said Health Minister Fred Horne at a press conference in Edmonton on Wednesday.

“This case of avian flu in Alberta is very rare and isolated. Other Albertans are not at risk.” It is the first case in North America.

To preserve the individual’s confidentiality, Alberta Health would not provide the age, gender, profession and community the avian flu victim called home, although it was confirmed that it was not Edmonton where the person landed after a trip to visit family in Beijing.

“We have continued to follow the close contacts and none of them have developed the symptoms. As a consequence of the fact that it’s very rare to see transmission, and we took extra precautions and no one is symptomatic, I am confident that there will be no transmission within the province of Alberta,” said Dr. Jim Talbot, chief medical officer for Alberta Health.

He said the victim was previously healthy and died of H5N1 following inflammation of the brain and lining that covers the brain.

Please see FLU on Page A2

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Medicine River Wildlife Centre hospital co-ordinator Cameron Jenkins gets a look at the eagle enclosure where recent heavy snows, wind and a fallen tree lead to the collapse of the roof.

Eagles killed in roof collapse

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF

MEDICINE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTRE one adult female and one juvenile male, who was a recovering patient at the centre.

The five remaining eagles in the enclosure were unhurt and gathered in the north end of the cage. None flew away.

“It’s interesting because a whole quarter of the roof is gone and there is one out there who is flying and is set to be released this spring but he didn’t fly away,” Kelly said.

All eagles have now been secured in the northern end of the cage, which was determined to be stable.

According to Kelly, the south end of the enclosure collapsed after the cumulative effects of heavy snow and strong winds on Saturday night that brought one nearby tree down on it.

“The east corner is now about to go as well,” she said. “We’ve never had problems before because our roof is

Two bald eagles died after a roof partially collapsed at the Medicine River Wildlife Centre near Spruce View on Saturday night.

Staff found the birds and the large hole in the eagle enclosure as they started their shifts Sunday morning around 9 a.m. They were able to rescue one adult male bald eagle who was discovered under the snow and lumber.

“He was under three feet of snow and a wooden board and all they seen was his foot sticking out. They managed to get in there and pull him out like an avalanche victim. He was shocked and hypothermic but had no broken bones and has recovered fully and is back to normal,” said Carol Kelly, the centre’s executive director. “We don’t know how long he was under there. It would have been some time.”

The eagles that were killed were

wood slates with openings between each piece of wood but the building is 20 years old.”

The centre doesn’t know exactly how much damage was done but has decided not to fix the current enclosure and instead build a new one.

It is not yet known how much that will cost but Kelly said she has already had volunteers emailing her committing to helping with the labour.

A “rebuild the eagle cage fund” has been set up (visit www.medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca to donate) and construction on the new home will begin as soon as the ground thaws.

“We thought we would try to make the best of this tragedy so we’ve picked a better location for the new cage and already designed an new and improved structure,” Kelly said.

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OPERATING BUDGET

Council chomping at the bit to debate snow policy

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Setting the scene for rigourous debate, Red Deer city council put administration on the hot seat over all things snow for a second day on Wednesday.

Administration is promising faster and more efficient snow clearing with new triggers and targets in its recommended policy that comes with a

File photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

A grader operated by Border Paving and another operated by Pidherney’s make their way through the Deer Park subdivision in Red Deer earlier this month.

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The new spending brings the projected municipal tax increase to 3.98 per cent, down from the projected 4.21 per cent because of a city miscalculation reported on Tuesday. The 2014 operating budget is about $303 million.

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Faulty brake suspected in derailment

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS PLASTER ROCK, N.B. — Investigators were interested in the brake system and a broken axle on a CN freight train carrying crude oil that derailed in northwestern New Brunswick as the railway company said Wednesday a fire that’s been burning since it left the tracks a day earlier was under control.

CN (TSX:CNR) president Claude Mongeau described the fire as a controlled burn that is normal after a derailment involving cars carrying petroleum products.

He said 17 of the train’s 122 cars derailed near Wapske and five of them were carrying crude oil from Western Canada that was destined for an Irving Oil refinery in Saint John, N.B. Four other cars were carrying liquefied petroleum gas.

“We don’t have a lot of information, we are assessing as we speak,” he told a news conference in nearby Plaster Rock. “The impact on the environment, air quality, spill seems to be very contained and hopefully will be manageable.

“The fire is our first priority at the moment. We have the equipment, we have the people and we have all the procedures in place to deal with it in a safe manner.”

Late Wednesday, the company said two of the cars carrying liquefied petroleum gas and one car carrying crude oil were on fire.

Aerial images of the derailment showed a jumble of cars strewn across the tracks in a wooded area with fire and smoke billowing from the wreckage.

New Brunswick’s Emergency Measures Organization said there have been no injuries and the number of people affected by an evacuation has climbed from about 60 to 150 people. The Health Department said as a precaution, people in the area with private wells should not consume their water.

The regularly scheduled freight train ran into trouble about 150 kilometres northwest of Fredericton at about 7 p.m. Tuesday.

CN spokesman Jim Feeny said the only people on board the train — the conductor and engineer — have provided statements, but he wouldn’t reveal what that they said. He added that no one was injured.

The province initially ordered the evacuation of an area within a two-kilometre radius of the fire Tuesday night, but officials said no one was using an evacuation centre set up by the Red Cross as people

RCMP say they’ve fixed mistake that allowed protesters near Harper VANCOUVER — The RCMP says it has identified and fixed the “mistake” that allowed two climatechange protesters to walk onto a stage within touching distance of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, but the force isn’t revealing the flaw or what has been done to address it.

Two activists walked on stage during an event at

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FLU: H5N1 not to be confused with H1N1 The most common way to get avian flu is from close contacts with birds and maybe in restaurants where birds could be slaughtered at the table.

“They did not go outside Beijing. They did not travel to farms and they were not at markets. So at the moment it remains a bit of a mystery,” Talbot said.

He said the flu strain H5N1 is not to be confused with H1N1, which is the dominate seasonal flu strain this season and one of the three strains in the flu vaccine. The other two are H3N2 and 1B. H5N1 is not in the vaccine.

Talbot said avian flu is not easily transmitted person to person and is often rapidly fatal. Meanwhile, H1N1 is easily transmitted and very rarely fatal.

As of Jan. 7, a total of nine people have died from seasonal flu across Alberta. In addition to the one death in Alberta Health Services Central Zone, there were five deaths in Calgary, two in Edmonton and one in Southern Alberta.

As of Monday, 83 people were treated in intensive

forced from their homes found places to stay with family and friends.

Feeny said some residents were allowed to temporarily return to the homes Wednesday to briefly check on pets and the condition of their residences.

But as of late Wednesday, the fire was still burning and it was unclear how long it would take before it burned itself out, he said.

“On a controlled basis, we and the local authorities are allowing local citizens access to their properties,” he said. “It’s an in and then out kind of thing.”

Rail safety has become a major issue across the country since the deadly derailment in Lac-Megan-

tic, Que., last summer and as a growing amount of fuel oils and crude petroleum is carried by train across the country.

The federal Transportation Safety Board has sent investigators to the scene of the derailment and based on preliminary information from the company and the RCMP, it said the train’s brakes came on unexpectedly.

“The preliminary details that we received indicate that while the train was proceeding it had experienced an undesired brake application,” Daniel Holbrook, manager of head office and western regional operations for the safety board, said from Gatineau, Que. “The train then came to a stop.”

a downtown hotel Monday as Harper settled in for a question-and-answer session with the head of the Vancouver Board of Trade.

Vancouver police have said there won’t be any charges related to the incident, but the security breach has led to questions about how two activists could get so close to Harper before the prime minister’s personal RCMP security detail intervened.

RCMP Cpl. Lucy Shorey said the force has already implemented changes to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

“The review of the incident is still ongoing, how-

ever, we’ve identified the mistake and have implemented necessary changes to prevent a repeat occurrence,” Shorey said Wednesday in an interview from Ottawa.

“We can’t get into the details of (the prime minister’s) security, and discussing the mistake would, in fact, be discussing security details.”

Shorey said protecting officials such as the prime minister requires a balance between the duty to protect elected leaders and public’s right to free speech and to access politicians.

care units across the province out 354 hospitalized.

In Central Zone, of 24 people hospitalized, five have been in ICU. A total of 204 people have been confirmed with the flu in Central Alberta and 188 had the H1N1 strain that targets young to middle-age adults.

“It’s been busy. Every flu season, health systems are stressed. Hospitalizations increase. ICU beds go into short supply and unfortunately some Albertans die. But this is a normal flu season,” Talbot said.

The number of deaths so far is similar to the 201213 flu season, he said.

As of Tuesday, 985,024 people have been immunized in Alberta, including about 150,000 who got vaccinated after some encouragement from the health minister last Friday.

Last year 900,000 Albertans were vaccinated.

The province recently located more vaccine and 65,000 more doses that arrived on Monday will be going to AHS immunization clinics.

Alberta has enough vaccine to immunize about 1.1 to 1.2 million people. If all the vaccine is used, 28 per cent of Albertans will be immunized.

Talbot said the province has about 80,000 to 100,000 doses left and the supply will likely be finished by the end of the week.

Universal immunizations will continue to be available.

The flu season is expected to peak late January or early February. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Most of the centre’s eagles come to them because they have been hit by vehicles. Some are permanent inhabitants with the centre while others are just recovering.

The centre, an educational facility as well as a hospital for injured or orphaned wildlife, is already in the thick of major renovations.

It’s working to expand its 4,500-square-foot space into a larger, 12,000-square-foot structure worth an estimated $2.5 million.

The roof collapse has not set back those renovations, Kelly said.

It’s been a busy winter overall for the centre that has been receiving an influx of moose and deer distress calls, largely related to the season’s snow blitz.

“I have not had one day — with the exception of Christmas day — this season without someone calling about a deer or moose in distress. Sometimes it’s two or three calls a day.

These are about things like broken legs, stuck in deep snow. In one incident someone had found a moose calf that had fallen into the ditch and was buried so two guys had to shovel him out. It’s been a tough winter for everyone so far.” rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

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Retired soldier who died Christmas Day committed suicide, husband contends The husband of a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who died in a head-on collision in Alberta on Christmas Day says his wife’s death was a suicide.

Tom MacEachern told CTV News his 51-year-old wife, retired corporal Leona MacEachern, was being treated for post traumatic stress disorder and had been allowed to leave a treatment facility for Christmas.

He said in a written statement that the 20-year Forces veteran intentionally drove her car into an oncoming transport truck on the Trans-Canada highway near Calgary. Two people in the tractor-trailer were not seriously hurt.

Tom MacEachern said his wife left a note for the family and that her death was a “final desperate act” as a result of “protracted battles” with Veterans Affairs over medical benefits for dental work she received in the late 1980s, while stationed in Germany during the First Gulf War. MacEachern’s death follows news that four Canadian soldiers died from

apparent suicides in late November and early December.

CTV says government sources confirmed to the network that another soldier committed suicide last week at Alberta’s CFB Suffield. It provided no details.

Mother of Canadian woman linked to firebombing stunned over arrest MONTREAL — The mother of a Canadian woman arrested in connection with a Mexico City firebombing says she’s deeply concerned about her daughter’s well-being.

Mexican authorities detained Canadians Amelie Pelletier and Fallon Rouiller Poisson earlier this week following a Molotov cocktail attack Monday against a government office in the capital.

Poisson’s mother, Line Rouiller, told The Canadian Press on Wednesday she was stunned to hear about her daughter’s arrest.

“I don’t feel good at all ... I don’t know what’s going on,” said Rouiller, who was also unsure of the severity of the accusations against her 20-year-old daughter from Montreal.

“If (the alleged attack) is against government property, she’s in big trouble.”

The mother’s comments came as people who know Poisson, a recent Quebec college grad, described her as someone with strong political beliefs

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 A3 “It won’t be a huge shock to anyone who became an energetic participant that Canada is a strong supporter of in the province’s large-scale, 2012 stuthe state of Israel,” Baird said, noting dent protest movement. that past Liberal and Conservative Veronica Perez of Mexico City’s governments have appointed non-dipattorney general’s office said Wedneslomatic envoys to Israel. day that Poisson and Pelletier were Baird reflected that strong support nabbed after Molotov cocktails were on Wednesday when he refused to be tossed at a building that houses the drawn into substantive comment about Department of Communications and the most recent Israeli decision to Transportation. build settlements on Palestinian terMexican officials have said no injuries were reported in the attack, which ritory.

The announcement to build 272 new damaged several vehicles outside a apartments in a remote part of the nearby car dealership. The motive was West Bank was made this week, shortly not immediately clear. after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry departed Israel, where he was visiting as part of his renewed peace effort.

Baird defends appointment of new pro-Israeli ambassador

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says he doesn’t want to “pile on” Israel for its recent decision to build new settlements in Palestinian territory.

Baird sidestepped the controversy as he introduced Canada’s new ambassador to the Jewish state: Vivian Bercovici, a Toronto lawyer who has praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and taken a hard line against Hamas and the Palestinian leadership.

Baird defended the decision to go outside the ranks of the foreign service to appoint Bercovici, who has also written freelance columns about the Middle East that indicate her strong support of Israel.

Harper visits Inuvik, breaks ground on new road to coast INUVIK, N.W.T. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper broke ceremonial ground Wednesday on a new all-weather highway to the coast of the Arctic Ocean, building on an idea that stretches all the way back to the John Diefenbaker era.

Initial work is nearly finished on the 140-kilometre gravel highway between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk and the entire project is scheduled to be complete by 2018.

The link, which will hook up to the Dempster Highway running through the Yukon, is expected to deliver many economic benefits and save northerners hundreds of dollars a year in shipping costs.

Future of city transit may include smaller buses

Unarmed response pilot project to start this year

Scott cited other benefits such as reducing the number of people using the Action Bus by getting the smaller buses into certain areas where big buses can’t go and help put big buses on more direct routes.

The small bus pilot is anticipated to be part of the transit master plan update coming up this fall.

Scott said they may come out with an operational model that could include having smaller buses on feeder routes into big buses on major routes.

“The big buses perform best on direct routes,” said Scott. “They don’t perform best winding their way through the neighbourhoods. If we had a small bus program that could wind into there and get people, to drop them off on a more direct route, that may be a good option to look at.”

Scott pointed to an old transit plan that suggested having a bus route solely on Gaetz Avenue as an idea for their transit master plan update.

He projected a report on the cost and scope of the pilot may come to council in the first or second quarter.

Improved fare boxes will be able to track how much people put in the fare box and also include options for swipe cards and other forms of payment. These boxes will allow the service to better keep track of how the service is being used. There is also a new software initiative, which over the next two years will allow people to be informed through electronic media of when their bus should arrive, as well as announced bus stops in the bus.

The budget also asks to increase service into the Timberlands area, where Scott said the community has grown significantly over the past couple of years. It would add an additional $135,389 to the transit budget.

Scott said they are asking for an increase in fares, with adult fares increasing to $2.45 from $2.40 and youths seeing an increase to $2.15 from $2.10.

“We did a comparison with other communities across the province and we saw our fares were some of the lowest,” said Scott.

In a cost-saving measure, Scott proposed eliminating the free firewood provided in various city parks. He said it the free wood comes with some challenges, one of which is damage to city facilities.

“We’ve has some significant damage over the years, I think we’ve replaced the McKenzie shelter twice,” said Scott. “I can recall four or five shelters we’ve replaced because they’ve been burnt to the ground.”

However, he admits it would be hard to prevent people from just going into the area surrounding the park and using what they can find for firewood.

“There would have to be some sort of communication, if in fact council supports the elimination of firewood, as to where people can go to get firewood,” said Scott. “It is something families enjoy in our park system.”

Some Funding Requests/Adjustments

by Division Community Services RCMP Member fee agreement — $601,775 RCMP Police member and municipal employee resourcing — $359,000 RCMP provincial funding shortfall for three RCMP members — $120,750 Policing traffic and vehicle safety initative — $306,093 New neighbourhood and downtown parks and landscaping — $213,300 Office of the Mayor and City Manager Second Ipsos/Reid survey - $14,000 mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

A Red Deer City RCMP pilot project allowing civilians to respond to nonurgent calls is expected to get on the road this year.

Greg Scott, the city’s director of Community Services, told council on Tuesday that the unarmed response pilot project should be up and running by the end of the first quarter in 2014.

Scott updated council as part of his Safety Charter progress report.

Crimes such as vandalism or vehicle theft fall under Priority 3 calls.

The 18-month pilot was developed under the Way Forward policing plan to improve response to Priority 3 calls and to free up police resources.

About 60 per cent of the police calls are considered Priority 3 calls in Red Deer.

“Unarmed response means we will not necessarily need police officers going out all the time,” said Scott. “So we would have alarm specialists and they would take information and may have an opportunity to do some information around public education and community safety.”

The person would process the information and follow up with victims in a faster manner.

Scott said because of the volume of the non-urgent calls, these calls are not followed up as quickly as they would like.

Progress reports will be brought to council during the pilot.

Scott also noted the guidelines will be developed for the city’s Drug and Alcohol policy and there’s more work to do on the social policy framework and the social master plan policy in 2014.

Crime prevention specialist Irvin Waller will speak about the ways communities can reduce crime without spending money but investing in social initiatives in Red Deer in February.

targets for residential, commercial and transit.

Johnston expects the debate to get heated around the timing of a new estimated $4.9-million storage site or expansion of the two existing sites.

“I think we need to look at a lot of other options before we commit a number like that into our capital plan,” said Johnston. “On the operational side, I think there’s a few issues that we can tweak particularly along the Priority 4 side if we’re doing a Priority 6 residential plow or blading, some of that will duplicate the bus routes.

That will have an impact on the dollar side.”

Second-term Coun. Dianne Wyntjes said other than the snow removal there’s not a lot in the budget that she will ask for revision or change. She said the explanations and presentations by the departments have been very good. Wyntjes said she would be happy if they could keep the municipal tax increase under four per cent.

“A tax increase is never well perceived but if you’re getting value for your dollars and services and the majority of those dollars are going to snow removal, I think we are making progress,” she said.

Coun. Tanya Handley, on the other hand, is not sure residents would be happy to swallow a four per cent tax increase if it meant more snow removal and clearing.

“To be honest, I’ve heard both,” said Handley, another new councillor.

“Some people say pay and get it done.

While other people say I won’t pay another dime because I pay enough in tax. I have a tendency to side with those who say we pay enough. Let’s manage what we have.”

“I don’t think citizens should be held hostage to snow and told that they can have more service if they pay more taxes especially for something that is such as high priority like snow removal and a core service in our community,” said Handley.

“So it should be an interesting debate.”

Council will debate what they heard starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The

debate is expected to last for several days.

strategy.

Environmental Master Plan Implementation — $76,000 Storm Drainage Master Plan and Utility Feasibility Study — $150,000 Planning Services Updating the engineering design guidelines to reflect new standards — $165,000 Downtown initiatives including the Ross Street Patio — $105,000 Corporate graffiti initiative — $10,000 to develop a better overall policy crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

For 10 years Red Deer City Coun.

Frank Wong has been pushing for smaller city buses, citing big buses with only a few passengers and the inability of the larger vehicles to get into older neighbourhoods with smaller streets.

In 2014, one of many new transit initiatives proposed by Red Deer Transit include a smaller buses project.

“A lot of people are unhappy when empty, full buses go by,” said Wong.

“So for years I said ‘why don’t we get smaller buses.’

“Like feeders that pick up a little and then get on to the main lines.”

During the Community Services budget presentation to city council on Wednesday, director Greg Scott highlighted several ideas that may become part of the future of transit in the city including smaller buses feeding into bigger buses on the main routes; improved fare boxes, updating the current antiquated system; improved technology, which could even include ways to communicate to passengers how long they have to wait for the next bus; and increased fares.

Scott said, in his discussions with George Penny, Red Deer Transit manager, the benefits to having smaller buses are significant and Penny is quite supportive of the pilot.

“We’re getting requests for pickup and delivery at some locations in our city where big buses can’t access,” said Scott. “What the small bus would do would allow us to provide public transportation into those areas like the Michener Seniors residence in the Michener area.”

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BUDGET: New snow storage site Director of Development Services Paul Goranson fielded questions about the location of a proposed $4.9-million snow storage site, the cost of removing all windrows and a contingency plan when enacting the Emergency Operations Centre in extreme snowfall situations.

Goranson told council the city is currently exploring options for a permanent and interim site for snow storage. Administration is recommending a new site, bringing the total to three sites in the city.

He estimated removing all windrows would put the city on the hook for at least $3.6 million, six times the cost of a residential plow.

The figure does not take into account the additional snow storage or equipment required.

Goranson said ensuring the city has guaranteed resources when the Emergency Operations Centre is enacted will be something the city will need to explore.

Goranson also clarified a point about the proposed residential plowing from Tuesday’s presentation. As it stands now the city does one residential plow each year over 40 days.

“This would likely get us into residential areas four times a year,” he said. “We wouldn’t go down to the pavement. The goal would be a 5-cm pack of snow. It’s about making sure people can get access.”

Councillors were anxious to make comments but Mayor Tara Veer reminded council that the time for debate would be on Thursday.

First-term Coun. Ken Johnston is looking forward to getting knee deep into the snow talk when the debate begins on Thursday. Johnston said at first blush administration has put together recommendations that are achievable

Some Funding Requests/Adjustments by Division Development Services Storm Drainage Master Plan and Utility Feasibility Study - $150,000 Corporate Fleet - $361,738 ongoing represents the increased cost of operations including high priority growth units (approved in the capital budget).

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Slowing a runaway train SUSTAINABILITY IS THE KEY TO FUTURE OILSANDS DEVELOPMENT

BY JANET KEEPING SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Much of the debate over production of the Alberta oilsands is highly polarized. Those who are pro-development argue that whatever problems may exist are in the process of being solved. Those who are not so enthusiastic about the oilsands argue that all development should stop — preferably immediately.

Although it is unlikely many people hold such an extreme positions, clearly there are proponents for each view.

But responsible public policy must steer clear of this false, all-or-nothing dichotomy and follow a sensible, alternative path, one which would require production rates to gradually decrease to sustainable levels.

Industry denials notwithstanding, there are many significant problems with oilsands production, including: ● intensive greenhouse gas emissions; ● the tiny amount of disrupted land that has been reclaimed; ● water contamination, for example, by arsenic and lead; ● the huge amounts of water being

consumed by production; ● air pollution causing acidic deposits; ● aboriginal subsistence and the violation of other treaty rights; ● the loss of boreal forest; ● the reduction in biodiversity, and; ● significant social disruption throughout Alberta.

In light of these and other problems — recently, for example, it was reported that mercury, a neurotoxin, is accumulating around oilsands sites at concentrations 16 times background levels — the present policy of letting production rates increase willy-nilly is clearly wrong-headed and the unavoidable conclusion is that oilsands production should be slowed.

But to what level? While this would have to be determined scientifically, the touchstone is clear — sustainability, defined by the 1987 report of the Bruntland Commission on Environment and Development as development that leaves future generations no worse off than are we are. Of course, future generations won’t have the nonrenewable resources we have consumed, but if what we do is otherwise sustainable, a broad range of resource options will still be available to them.

Add supervolcanoes to your list of things to worry about The good thing about volcanoes is that you know where they are. If you don’t want to get hurt, just stay away from them.

The bad thing about supervolcanoes is that you may know where they are, but there’s no getting away from them. They only blow up very rarely, but when they do, the whole world is affected. They can cover an entire continent with ash, and lower temperatures sharply worldwide for years.

“This is something that, as a species, we will eventually GWYNNE have to deal with. It will hapDYER pen in future,” said Wim Malfait of ETH Zurich (the Swiss Federal institute of Technology), lead author of a recent paper in Nature Geoscience that says supervolcano eruptions don’t even need an earthquake as a trigger. “You could compare it to an asteroid impact,” he says. “The risk at any given time is small, but when it happens the consequences will be catastrophic.”

I know you already have enough to worry about, what with climate change and asteroid strikes and the like, but I’m afraid there’s more.

Volcanoes and supervolcanoes both involve magma (molten rock deep underground) that breaks

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But awareness of climate change has given rise to a more urgent sense of sustainability: if we don’t significantly reduce the amounts of carbon and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, the world may quickly become an uninhabitable place. Sustainability is now not just a matter of future generations. The horrors of climate change are directly before us, illustrated by the catastrophic floods in southwestern Alberta, terrifying wildfires in Australia and extreme typhoons in the Philippines.

Some well-informed critics of current policy have suggested that production at one-third present levels might be sustainable.

Such an estimate can be only very rough at this point, but it gives some idea of how far off the sustainability mark we currently are.

How fast should rates be reduced?

Turning the tap completely off tomorrow, even if this was possible, is not the answer — the Alberta economy would be badly damaged by such a drastic move.

While achieving sustainability is key, sustainability is about more than the physical environment. It also has social dimensions, including maintain-

through to the surface, but in practice they are quite different. Volcanoes gradually build themselves into mountains by repeated, relatively modest eruptions of lava. Supervolcanoes are a single massive explosion of magma rising to the surface over a huge area, and blasting at least 1,000 cubic km of ash into the atmosphere.

How massive? The largest recent volcanic eruption was Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, which blew about 10 cubic km of ash and gas into the upper atmosphere in 1991. The result was a 0.4 degree C drop in average global temperature for a year or so.

But the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano 640,000 years ago was a hundred times as big.

It covered the entire North American continent with ash — and just like an asteroid strike, it threw massive amounts of dust and ash into the stratosphere, where it stayed for years, blocking out much of the sunlight. (It doesn’t rain in the stratosphere, so the debris stays there for a long time.) As a result, the average global temperature fell by as much as 10 degrees C for a number of years.

It was temporary, but while it lasted there was a steep fall in the amount of plant material growing on the planet, and a corresponding collapse in animal populations as well. Not mass extinctions, so far as we can tell, and fairly soon the plant and animal species repopulated their former habitats, but it certainly spoiled the party for the equivalent of several human generations.

Homo sapiens was not around 640,000 years ago, but people like us certainly were around when another supervolcano, Toba in northern Sumatra, blew about 73,000 years ago. The event has been tentatively linked with a “bottleneck” in human evolution at that time in which, according to some genetic studies, the human population was squeezed down to only around 1,000 people.

This hypothesis has been challenged by a recent study of the sediments in Lake Malawi by an Oxford University-led team. They did not find any layer in

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ing as healthy an employment climate as is compatible with other goals. So the rate of development should be reduced decisively but gradually.

How? Serious environmental enforcement would probably achieve much of the desired result. If industry had to pay the cost of sustainable production processes, no doubt production would slow. And if regulators issued stop-work orders when regulations were breached — something that almost never happens under current policy — production rates would be reduced.

We are where we are in Alberta —heavily dependent economically on the oilsands — as a result of unwise public policy and lack of environmental enforcement. But whatever the mistakes of the past, Albertans now need to have an open, honest conversation about how to deal effectively with the profoundly unsustainable situation we find ourselves in.

The resources are ours and it is our business to decide how they are developed.

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the sediments with much reduced vegetation, which you would expect to see if there were a long-lasting cooling of the climate. This is puzzling, since Toba was the biggest supervolcanic blast in 2.5 million years: it boosted two to three times as much dust and ash into the air as the Yellowstone eruption.

But only a couple of years of severely diminished sunlight would still cause catastrophic population losses in both the plant and the animal kingdoms.

Even a relatively short “volcanic winter” would be a huge catastrophe for human beings.

How many people would die if such a catastrophe happened now? It is unlikely that even half of the world’s seven billion people would survive two or three years of severe hunger, and civilization itself would take a terrible beating. Nor is there anything useful you can do to prepare for such a catastrophe, unless you are able to stockpile two or three years’ worth of food for the entire world.

At the moment, our global food reserve will feed the population for only three or four months, so that is not likely to happen. If it does not, then we just have to hope that the calamity doesn’t happen — knowing that we probably will not have much warning if it does.

What Malfait’s team discovered is that the detonation of a supervolcano is entirely dependent on the temperature of the liquid rock in the underground chamber. As it gets hotter, it gets less dense than the solid rock around it. At this point, it will behave just like an air-filled balloon or football that is held underwater, trying to pop up to the surface.

Eventually, the magma forces its way to the surface over an area of hundreds of square kilometres, expands and explodes. On average, such an explosion only happens once every hundred thousand years, but in practice it could happen at any time, with as little as a few weeks warning.

Just thought you’d like to know. Sleep well.

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Alberta Human Services Minister Manmeet Bhullar announces new initiatives to improve the investigation and reporting of the deaths of children in government care during a press conference in Edmonton on Wednesday. wards of the province when they died.

Of those, 341 died after government care had ended or died as adults while receiving government aid; 101 died while an investigation was either being launched or was underway into suspicious illnesses or injuries; and 84 died in their parents’ care while the family was receiving government aid and support for problems such as addiction.

The total number of children cared for by the province during that period was 275,000.

The province fought the Postmedia for years over the release of more information and only gave in last year when ordered to do so by the privacy commissioner.

The newspaper stories chronicled a childcare system crippled by organizational dysfunction with little oversight on implementing safety recommendations.

It also found secrecy rules so pervasive, parents whose children died in government care could not speak publicly about it.

The series noted one third of the deaths were babies, one third were teenagers, and most were aboriginals.

Premier Alison Redford has distanced herself from the deaths, not-

ing she has only been in control since late 2011.

Wildrose party critic Jeff Wilson renewed his call for a full public inquiry given the new information on the 592 deaths.

“These new numbers should be a wake-up call for the government to take whatever action is necessary to bring about the change we need to see,” Wilson said in a news release.

“Quite clearly, this is a system that is deeply flawed, resulting in untold pain, misery and grief for hundreds of Alberta families. “(But) I’m pleased that this information has come forward, and the announcement of additional efforts to help remedy the many problems the system faces is a step in the right direction.”

Bhullar rejected a public inquiry.

Liberal critic David Swann said Bhullar is focusing too much on the communication aspect of the problem while ignoring in-house surveys that speak to the root cause: underfunded and overworked staff.

Bhullar’s plan promises to address issues such as resources and training for front-line staff, along with examining broader problems such as poverty, addictions, and sexual abuse.

Alberta public sector unions challenge labour legislation

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Two big Alberta public sector unions are moving ahead with challenges to new provincial labour legislation.

The United Nurses of Alberta filed a statement of claim Wednesday saying Bill 45, which bans strikes by some unions, violates freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights.

The union, which represents almost 30,000 registered nurses and other health staff, has asked the Court of Queen’s Bench to throw out parts of the legislation, which received royal assent last month, but has not yet been proclaimed.

“The blanket ban on strikes by large swaths of public employees in the code violate the following fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the charter ... freedom of expression, freedom of association, the right to liberty and security of the person,” the union said in a release Wednesday.

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees also filed a court challenge to Bill 45 Wednesday.

Alberta Justice spokeswoman Wendy McGrath said the government is reviewing the legal documents. “We have literally just been served and we are reviewing the statement of claim and considering our next steps,” she said.

Meanwhile, AUPE was heading to the labour relations board to challenge the Public Service Salary Restraint Act, known as Bill 46, which would impose a contract on 22,000 government workers.

AUPE president Guy Smith said the law, which was quickly passed and proclaimed last month, amounts to unfair bargaining.

Government workers in Alberta have not had the legal right to strike since 1977, but until last month had the right to send contract disputes to binding arbitration.

Labour leaders have said these two pieces of legislation have poisoned relations with Premier Alison Redford, who courted union members to help her win the 2012 provincial election.

The Alberta Federation of Labour has said thousands of public sector workers decided to support Redford’s Progressive Conservatives in the final days of the campaign to keep the more right-wing Wildrose party from coming to power.

The salary restraint law imposes a four-year contract with frozen wages in the first two years, followed by one per cent hikes in each of the following two.

The legislation calls for returning the right of arbitration after this contract is settled.

Bill 45 calls for steep six-figure fines on unions that engage in illegal strikes or even speak publicly about such a walkout.

The government has said that this was in response to a wildcat walkout by prison guards and other security staff last April, which forced the province to scramble to keep prisons safe and courthouses operating.

The government suggested last month that Bill 45 would not be proclaimed until the middle of this year at the earliest.

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Manmeet Bhullar said Wednesday he also wants changes to allow parents to be able to speak out when one of their children dies while a ward of the province.

“This is something that needs change,” Bhullar told reporters as he unveiled plans to improve the system. “I’m not a fan of the way the law sits today.”

Those plans include a round-table discussion of experts on Jan. 28 and 29 to look at improving the way foster deaths are investigated and reported.

The pledge follows an investigation by Postmedia late last year that found 145 children had died in government care from 1999 to the fall of 2013, but only 56 of the deaths were made public.

The government revealed Wednesday that another four children died in the latter half of last year and another child died over the weekend, bringing the total number to 150.

Media reports say the most recent was a young girl with developmental disabilities who lived at a care home in Edmonton. But Bhullar said for privacy reasons he could only confirm a death in care had occurred.

That, he said, is why things need to change.

“Every single child, in care or not in care, deserves to be honoured and respected. The way to honour and respect them is to make sure that their story is learned from and told and we make progress and change based on that,” he said.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses students and Conservative supporters at Brentwood College School on Tuesday in Mill Bay, B.C., during his Western Canada tour. A documentary entitled The Silence of the Labs examines the Conservative government’s war on the science, research and knowledge that protects our health and environment.

Wildlife management a farce A must-see for outdoors people, The Silence of the Labs airs Friday night at 9 p.m. on CBC’s The Fifth Estate. On it, journalist Linden McIntyre documents the Stephen Harper government’s total war on the science, research and knowledge that protects our health, environment, food and water quality, fish and wildlife, etc.

The documentary will no doubt confirm and counterpoint year-end news reports on the keystone-cops farce that wildlife management has become in this country, and particularly in Alberta, where the Alison Redford government has totally destroyed its Fish and Wildlife Division and has dozens of unfilled biologist and conservations officer positions.

BOB The last Advocate of the SCAMMELL year and my in-box contained a half dozen cougar atrocity stories from B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan where far too many of the big cats are stalking humans, particularly kids, killing dogs, etc. This puma plague is entirely the product of wildlife managers and a few biologists who like having lots of cougars to hunt with hired hound outfitters at public expense, all under the pretext of studies and research.

Wise jurisdictions — Manitoba, for example — that also have a shortage of biologists use field information from hunters and anglers to good effect in their fish and wildlife management initiatives. In Alberta, such information is derisively dismissed as “anecdotal.” Thus has been the fate of angler reports from all over Alberta of unprecedented high numbers of otters being seen on trout streams and concerns about their effect on the fishery.

Even in my semi-ambulatory state, I have seen otters in the past decade on half a dozen Central Alberta trout rivers and streams where I have never seen them before, including just sitting on my Prairie Creek benches and watching the water flow by, and readers often send me reports and pictures.

Thus I was gob smacked by a late year headline in the Advocate: Otter numbers appear low. Carrie Nugent, an Environment, Sustainable Resource Development biologist and her “team,” starting in September 2011, walked along portions of 20 different west Central Alberta streams. Thus far, Nugent has spotted only one otter in more than two years, from which she concludes: “I would say the otter population is at a really low density.” Now that is the ultimate in anecdotal!

As backup, Nugent plans to check historical trapper records of otter harvest. Those will obviously indicate great scarcity, mostly because of the ridiculously low current otter harvest quotas set by managers who have no idea how many otters we had to start

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A male sage grouse performs his “strut.” The federal government did nothing to protect dwindling sage grouse populations in Alberta and Saskatchewan until a lawsuit by a group of environmental organizations, including the Alberta Wilderness Association, forced it to issue and enforce an emergency sage grouse protection order. with, which is why we may now have too many; same farce as with cougars.

Some time ago, we knew that there were — maybe — only 100 sage grouse left in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and that it was about to join the woodland caribou as the second species driven to extinction by the ravages of big energy. But the science-decimated federal government did nothing about it until a lawsuit by a group of environmental organizations, including the Alberta Wilderness Association, forced the feds to issue and enforce an emergency sage grouse protection order.

First, area ranchers complained that the order interfered with the way they used their land; except that, it turns out, that land is our land, public land on which the ranchers merely hold grazing leases.

Now the City of Medicine Hat and LGX Oil and Gas Inc., both of which have oil and gas properties in the protected sage grouse habitat areas, are seeking a review-quashing six-month suspension, etc., of the order. The Alberta Wilderness Association says that any of that will guarantee the Alberta extinction of the sage grouse.

Talk about a demonstration of the unholy alliance that destroys so much fish and wildlife habitat in Alberta. The surface disturbance, noise, roads, habitat fragmentation of the energy outfits on public

land is far greater than any private landowner would permit. On public land held under grazing lease, the leaseholder doesn’t care about destruction because, even though he doesn’t own the land, he gets to keep the surface disturbance payments the companies pay for the destruction of what is public — our — land.

As well it should, at the year end, the Calgary Herald was still obsessing about June’s catastrophic floods, and the absence of science figured greatly in what the paper had to say. Some fine investigative journalism showed that the reason High River was already being flooded hours before high water warnings were issued was that official upstream water watchers thought that the major watershed gauge was merely malfunctioning and didn’t trouble to check gauges on nearby watersheds that would have straightened them out in a hurry.

Then there was lighter science in an email thread asking what is the zebra trout, allegedly found in Spain. This non-scientist has the answer. The creature was created in the Howietown hatchery in Scotland in the mid-1880s by the mating of a male brook trout with a female brown trout. In North America, call the same cross a tiger trout.

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Heritage plant seeds sold by companies large and small Heritage plants (also called heirloom plants) are ones that have been passed down from generation to generation.

These plants can be maintained through cuttings, root division or seed.

Plants that have been maintained from seed are openly pollinated, meaning that nature makes the selections as opposed to scientists. As a result, each plant will have slightly different characteristics. Over time, the plants will alter slightly, adapting to the local environment. But nothLINDA ing has been done to purposeTOMLINSON ly develop certain aspects of the plant.

Scientists began hybridizing programs to develop plants that grew better in the northern climates. Initially they looked for characteristics such as disease resistance and a shorter growing season. When the market for fresh goods expanded, they then worked toward long shelf life and tougher skins, making shipping easier.

At that point, taste was not high on the list and consumers complained and the programs changed focus.

Plant hybridizing programs are not to be confused with ones where the DNA is altered.

When seeds from heritage plants are collected, dried, saved and planted the next season, one can

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This is not necessarily true with plants that have been hybridized. Plants from hybridized seeds may or may not look like the parent plants.

Companies that sell heritage plant seeds either grow their own or purchase them from companies that grow the seed organically and use open pollination. Larger companies cater to the masses while smaller ones often have seeds for unique plants that aren’t for sale elsewhere.

The following is a selection of smaller companies that sell heritage or heirloom seeds. Read the catalogues carefully — if it doesn’t state it is a heirloom variety, chances are it is not. ● West Coast Seeds have a selection of heritage vegetables and flowers. They have an online catalogue at http://www.westcoastseeds.com or contact them at 1-888-804-8820. ● Two Wing Farms carry heritage tomato seeds.

They have some listed online but have many different varieties that can be found by contacting them directly. It should be noted that this company will be closed until the end of March. Go to http://www.twowingsfarm.com or phone them at 250-478-3794. ● Heritage Harvest Seeds carry a large selection of heritage vegetables, flowers and herb seeds. Go to http://www.heritageharvestseed.com/ or phone them for a catalogue at 204-745-6489. ● Tatiana’s Tomato Base contains 4,754 varsities of tomatoes that she has gathered from around the world. Seed origin and cultural requirements are included. Go to http://tatianastomatobase.com. ● Seeds of Victoria has a number of unique heritage vegetables, herbs and flowers. Go to https://seed-

sofvictoria.com or phone 250-881-1555. ● Salt Spring Seeds gives a description and origin seeds it sells: flowers, vegetables, grains and herbs.

The heritage seeds are not separated from the newer varieties that are openly pollinated. Go to http:// www.saltspringseeds.com or phone 250-537-5269. ● The Cottage Gardener carries a large selection heritage and organic seeds. Go to http://cottagegardener.com/ or phone 905-786-2388. ● Prairie Garden seeds grow and collect their own seed. Availability of seed can be affected by last year’s growing season. They have flowers and a large selection of vegetables and grains. Go to http://www. prseeds.ca/ or phone 306-682-1475. ● Solana Seeds sells a variety of heritage vegetables and flower seeds. There is a choice of an English or French online catalogue with unique seed varieties. Seed packets are printed in French. Go to www.solanaseeds.com. ● Brother Nature seed information makes it easy to see which are heritage and which are not. Go to http://www.brothernature.ca or phone 250-661-2255. ● Eternal Seed has a selection of heritage seeds available. Go to http://www.eternalseed.ca or phone 604-487-130 Take time to browse through the websites, reading about all the different heritage seeds that are available. For those who would prefer a printed catalogue, phone numbers are provided. Just be warned that not all companies will have one in print as the cost can be prohibitive.

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

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Gym geared towards overweight people becomes latest entry into specialty fitness market

BY LAUREN LA ROSE THE CANADIAN PRESS As Downsize Fitness makes its debut in Canada, members will find a shared background with the new operators, who’ve experienced the challenges of weight loss firsthand.

Married couple Martin Charron and Brianne Angus and friend Marc Robert have collectively lost more than 400 pounds.

The trio teamed with partner Nicholas Desjardins to open the first Downsize north of the border, located in Orleans, Ont. Billed as the world’s first overweight-only gym, Downsize is geared to individuals with more than 50 pounds to lose.

Charron said they’d thought about the concept of a gym specifically for overweight people before they became aware of Downsize’s existence.

“Some people can do it on their own. I did it on my own through trial and error — but it’s not fun,” Charron said.

“But when you’re supported in a community where they’re all going through the same thing, and the trainers have gone through it, you feel much more supported than if you’re going to a gym and hoping it’s going to work.

“We know how they feel because we were there.”

The community concept is central to Downsize, which offers inhouse and online classes as well as fitness and nutritional support.

There are around 600 different types of exercises in their database which all have modifications, allowing those with a bad back or shoulder, for example, to complete routines safely and comfortably, said president Kishan Shah.

“We design the program and all of the training to go hand in hand so that way it’s functional fitness.

“It’s helping someone live a happier and healthier life,” said Shah, 27, a former private equity investor

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General manager Brianne Angus does squats holding a medicine ball at Downsize Fitness in Orleans, Ont. at Goldman Sachs who has lost more than 200 pounds through diet and exercise.

“You ask anyone with more than 50 pounds of weight to lose, it’s not: ‘Hey, I need to lose those last five pounds or 10 pounds to get in shape for bikini season.’ It’s ’I want to be able to get up off the floor. I want to be able to bend down and touch my toes.

“I want to be able to keep up with my kids or be around for my grandkids.”

While big box gyms remain big business, Downsize is the latest in a growing category of fitness facilities seeking to meet specialized interests and needs.

“The industry is fairly dominated by large players now,” said Graham Longwell, editor of Fitness Business Canada magazine.

“You’ve got a high barrier to entry.

“It costs a lot of money to open a big box gym, it costs a lot of money to run. You need a lot of staff.

“When you have other fitness professionals and small business people who are looking to get into the industry... these niche market facilities are easier to open, they’re easier to operate, they’re easier to get into, especially when you get into looking at franchises.”

Longwell pointed to the diverse slate of specialty programs

and facilities that have launched in Canada, including yoga and indoor cycling studios, strength and conditioning program CrossFit and Orangetheory Fitness which centres on interval training. One of the fundamental components shared by virtually all of them is the focus on small group training, he noted.

“I could walk into a gym and jump on a treadmill and not necessarily talk to anyone the whole time,” Longwell said.

“When I go to one of these facilities... you’re social, you’re interacting with other people, so that’s a definite attraction.”

But even for those who don’t chit-chat with fellow members while working out, research shows just being in close company alongside those with shared interests or backgrounds can be of benefit.

Work coming out of the U.S. a few years ago suggested older adults preferred to exercise on their own rather than in groups, said Mark Beauchamp, an associate professor in the school of kinesiology at the University of British Columbia.

Yet in his own study published in 2007, Beauchamp said they found older adults actually reported a strong preference of group-based settings — particularly those made up of people their own age — and a

dislike of exercising in groups with people much younger than themselves.

As a followup, further data analysis found that both men and women reported a preference to exercise with people of their own gender rather than in a mixed gender setting, Beauchamp said.

Those effects were “particularly pronounced” amongst people who were overweight or obese, he noted.

“It largely ties to the old adage of birds of a feather flock together in that people have propensity or a preference to be with others,” said Beauchamp, who oversees the Psychology of Exercise, Health, and Physical Activity Laboratory.

“We see this in other social contexts, but we see this in exercise classes where people want to exercise with people who are similar to themselves.

“In fact, we have objective data which suggests that when people are exercising in classes that are comprised of people that are similar to themselves in terms of age, they actually tend to adhere more to those exercise classes.”

Online: www.downsizefitness. com http://faculty.educ. ubc.ca/markbeauchamp/ index.html http://fitnessbusinesscanada.com

MIKE ROIZEN & MEHMET OZ

DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN

Vitamin D still good for you The news about D — the “sunshine” vitamin that loves your bones, nerves, muscles, heart, blood sugar and may even help fight cancer — just got a little better right in time for cold and flu season.

In a headline-grabbing report, Japanese researchers found that taking 1,200 IU of D-3 supplements daily can cut your risk of catching influenza A by 50 per cent.

And even though there’s been recent press about a French metastudy that casts doubt on D’s disease-fighting ability, we’re still devoted to vitamin D-3 — from food, sun and supplements.

We think that study didn’t look at the results of serious deficiency — and it’s estimated that overall around 42 per cent of adults have D-3 levels below 20 ng/ml (in general, levels below 30 ng/ml are too low for bone health), while 82 per cent of blacks and 70 per cent of Hispanics are deficient.

There’s plenty of solid research showing the real benefits from vitamin D-3 — which won’t harm you if taken at recommended doses.

A daily dose of at least 600 IU (800 IU if you’re 71 or older), but no more than 4,000 IU, helps your body absorb and use more calcium (great for bones), discourages cancers of the colon, breast and prostate, lowers your risk for autoimmune disorders such as Type 1 diabetes and can assist with blood pressure control, too.

There’s also growing evidence that having sufficient D-3 helps your cells absorb blood sugar properly.

One reason we’re excited by the Japanese study of D-3’s impact on the flu is that it highlights how vitamin D-3 boosts immune cells’ ability to spot and pick off invaders, such as viruses.

But D-3’s no substitute for a flu vaccine. Go get one (it’s not too late!), then do this: Get your doc to check your D level. Levels below 20 ng/ml — that’s where almost half of all North Americans come in — are dangerously low, raising the risk for thinning bones and surgical complications.

We recommend aiming for 50-80 ng/ml. If your levels are low, your doctor may prescribe a

high-dose D-3 supplement for a few months, then test your blood again.

Aim for 1,000 IU daily.

Make sure your supplement is D-3, also known as cholecalciferol. It’s more stable and does a better job of raising D blood levels, and that’s what counts.

It’s also smart to reach for D-3-rich foods: fortified dairy products (fatfree milk, low-fat cheese, low-fat, no-sugar-added yogurt) have D-3; so do fortified breakfast cereals and orange juice.

Salmon’s a rich natural source with a whopping 447 IUs in a 3-ounce serving. But, it would be tough getting enough every day just from food.

Mix brands. After a recent analysis found big variations in the actual amount of D-3 in many supplements, Dr. Mike started taking D-3 from more than one brand.

Switching back and forth on different days could help average out low or high levels in supplements.

Take it with lunch or dinner. A study at the Cleveland Clinic, home of Dr. Mike’s Wellness Institute, says you can increase vitamin D-3 absorption 50 per cent by taking it with your biggest meal of the day, since D-3 is fat-soluble.

Don’t rely on the sun.

Older people, those with darker skin and anyone living in Canada and the northern half of the U.S. (where the sun’s rays are weaker) just can’t make enough D-3 from the sun during the winter.

If you live further south or just about anywhere during spring, summer and fall, expose your face, hands and arms for 15 minutes to get a natural dose. (Skip this step if you’re at high risk for skin cancer.)

Then apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 that protects against UVA and B. A lightskinned person in the Northeast can stimulate the release of around 20,000 IU of D-3 into the bloodstream with 15 minutes of sun exposure on face, arms and legs, without sunscreen. Darkskinned people generate half or less of that amount.

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

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B3 WORLD Police vindicated

THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 2014

INQUEST JURORS RULE ON FATAL SHOOTING THAT SPARKED 2011 ENGLAND RIOTS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — An inquest jury Wednesday largely vindicated London police over the fatal shooting that set off a wave of rioting across England more than two years ago, finding that officers acted lawfully when they shot 29-year-old gang member Mark Duggan.

The jury found that the mixed-race father of two did not have a gun in his hand when he was shot, but said it was likely he’d thrown the weapon away in the seconds before he was confronted by police. Officers truly believed he was armed, they found.

The jurors’ decision drew outrage from Duggan’s family, who spoke to reporters outside the courthouse and insisted justice had not been done. One family member shouted an obscenity at jurors as they left the court. Supporters chanted “no justice, no peace” and nearly drowned out a police press statement.

“The family are in a state of shock . . . They can’t believe that this has been the outcome,” family lawyer Mar-

cia Willis Stewart said. “No gun in his hand and yet he was killed — murdered as they have said — no gun in his hand.”

The unrest that followed the Aug. 4, 2011, shooting spread across days, causing hundreds of millions in property damage and Pat Duggan, mother killing five peo- of Mark Duggan ple — three of whom were run over by a car while trying to protect their shops. Images of masked youths raiding department stores, of massive fires, and of police skirmishes shocked the country a year ahead of the Olympic Games.

One academic said Wednesday’s decision could play an important role in shaping the nation’s understanding of the riots if it could get people talking about why police blundered, and why

Duggan’s death prompted such fury.

“It could be a very important move if it could start a debate,” said Stephen Reicher, an expert on crowd psychology at Scotland’s University of St. Andrews and the author of a book on the riots. “The answer has got to be addressed: ’Why is it that an unarmed young black man had to be shot?”’

Duggan had a criminal record and police suspected him of involvement in gun crime — something treated especially seriously in Britain, where handguns are outlawed and shootings are rare.

When intelligence suggested Duggan had picked up a firearm from a gang associate on Aug. 4, 2011, his taxi was intercepted by police in the gritty north London neighbourhood of Tottenham. He ran out, and was shot by police.

Whether Duggan had a gun, and whether he was holding it, when he was killed by police was one of the central questions in Duggan’s case.

A pistol was recovered a few meters (yards) from the scene, and the officer who shot Duggan said he was sure the gun was in Duggan’s hand as he

opened fire. Duggan’s supporters insist he was unarmed.

Crucially, jurors it found that officers at the scene genuinely believed Duggan was armed when they killed him.

Reicher said the judgment risked reinforcing the sense in London’s black community that the justice system was weighted against them.

Police and other officials have already been criticized over their response to the killing. Police didn’t properly notify Duggan’s family of the death and press briefings led journalists to wrongly believe Duggan had shot at officers before being killed.

In a statement made almost inaudible by shouts of “scum” and “liars,” London’s Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley acknowledged outside the courthouse that trust in the police “is not shared by everyone” and pledged to rebuild relations.

After allegations of coverup and foot-dragging, the inquest was finally opened on Sept. 16, hearing testimony from roughly 100 people, including witnesses, pathologists and police officers.

EGYPT

Morsi trial delayed

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Ice forms on parts of a dock on West Grand Traverse Bay near the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City, Mich.

Polar air eases grip on U.S.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — An arctic blast eased its grip on much of the U.S. on Wednesday, with winds calming and the weather warming slightly a day after temperature records — some more than a century-old — shattered up and down the Eastern Seaboard.

In Atlanta, where a record low of -14 C hit early Tuesday, fountains froze over, a 200-foot Ferris wheel shut down and Southerners had to dig out winter coats, hats and gloves they almost never have to use. It shouldn’t take too long to thaw out, though. The forecast Wednesday was sunny and 5 C. In the Midwest and East, where brutal polar air has lingered over the past few days, temperatures climbed but were still expected to be below freezing.

In Indianapolis, Timolyn JohnsonFitzgerald returned to her home after spending the night in a shelter with her three children because they lost power to their apartment. The water lines were working, but much of the food she bought in preparation for the storm was ruined from a combination

South Sudan talks stall again

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Peace talks have stalled, a rebel commander is claiming big victories against the government, and Uganda is sending in more military troops and hardware.

Even as several dozen people held a peace march in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Wednesday, there is little evidence that the conflict is moving toward resolution more than three weeks after spiraling violence broke out in the country.

Two officials in Ethiopia said Wednesday that peace talks have stalled over the issue of political prisoners. The special envoy of a bloc of East African countries known as IGAD has flown to Juba, the capital of South

Sudan, to speak about political detainees.

A political dispute that broke out in violence on Dec. 15 has since turned to ethnic-based attacks. President Salva Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, says his former vice-president, Riek Machar, an ethnic Nuer, tried to launch a coup. Machar denies the accusation and is demanding the release of 11 high-level detainees. Kiir has said they will be released according to the country’s judicial process.

A spokesman for the Machar side in Ethiopia, Brig. Gen. Lul Raui Kong, a member of South Sudan’s military who has defected, spoke in an interview Wednesday of major military battles between the country’s army and renegade troops.

of thawing and then freezing during the outage.

“All my eggs were cracked, the cheese and milk was frozen. And the ice cream had melted and then refroze.

It’s crazy, but we’re just glad to be back home,” she said.

On Tuesday, the mercury plunged into the single digits and teens from Boston and New York to Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville and Little Rock — places where many people don’t know the first thing about extreme cold.

“I didn’t think the South got this cold,” said Marty Williams, a homeless man, originally from Chicago, who took shelter at a church in Atlanta. “That was the main reason for me to come down from up North, from the cold, to get away from all that stuff.”

The cold turned deadly for some: Authorities reported at least 21 coldrelated deaths across the country since Sunday, including seven in Illinois and six in Indiana. At least five people died after collapsing while shovelling snow, while several victims were identified as homeless people who either refused shelter or didn’t make it to a warm haven soon enough.

In Missouri on Monday, a 1-year-

old boy was killed when the car he was riding in struck a snow plow, and a 20-year-old woman was killed in a separate crash after her car slid on ice and into the path of a tractor-trailer.

In a phenomenon that forecasters said is actually not all that unusual, all 50 states saw freezing temperatures at some point Tuesday. That included Hawaii, where it was -7 C atop Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano.

It was -17 C in Reading, Pa., and -16 C in Trenton, N.J. New York City plummeted to -15 C; the old record for the date was -14 C, set in 1896.

“It’s brutal out here,” said Spunkiy Jon, who took a break from her sanitation job in New York to smoke a cigarette in the cab of a garbage truck.

“Your fingers freeze off after three minutes, your cheeks feel as if you’re going to get windburn, and you work as quick as you can.”

Farther south, Birmingham, Ala., dipped to a low of -14, four degrees colder than the old mark, set in 1970.

Huntsville, Ala., dropped to -15 C, Nashville, Tenn., got down to -17 C, and Little Rock, Ark., fell to -13 C. Charlotte, N.C., reached -14 C, breaking the -11 C record that had stood since 1884.

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CAIRO, Egypt — The trial of Egypt’s ousted Islamist president on charges of inciting the murder of protesters was adjourned Wednesday until next month, after security officials said heavy fog grounded the helicopter meant to bring Mohammed Morsi to court.

Two defence lawyers in the case of Morsi, 13 leading Muslim Brotherhood members and an Islamist accused the government of trying to keep the toppled president out of the public eye ahead of a coming constitutional referendum. They also said authorities denied Morsi visits from his family and his defence team.

“The decision was inspired by the political circumstances— which require that he doesn’t appear,” defence lawyer Osama el-Helw said. Morsi’s “appearance will inspire his supporters.”

Wednesday’s hearing was to be Morsi’s second court appearance since his ouster in a popularly-backed military coup on July 3. In his first appearance, he insisted he was still the country’s legitimate president and challenged the legitimacy of the court, regularly interrupting the judges and prosecutors.

Morsi is held in a high security prison in Borg el-Arab, just outside of the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, requiring him to be flown in for each of the court appearances in the outskirts of Cairo. Under Egyptian law, a defendant in a criminal trial must be in court for hearings to proceed.

Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim told the private television station CBC that a helicopter due to transport Morsi had been ready, but thick fog prevented the helicopter from taking off.

The website of the airport at Borg el-Arab showed that traffic there was normal Wednesday, with one flight to Saudi Arabia cancelled. A later flight to Saudi Arabic departed on time.

There was fog early Wednesday morning in Cairo, though it is regular this time of year.

Morsi’s hearing came less than a week before Egyptians are scheduled to start voting in a nationwide referendum on a new constitution that would replace the 2012 charter drafted under Morsi’s government if approved. About 680,000 Egyptians living abroad started voting on the new charter on Wednesday.

SPORTS

B4 Rebels get romped in Regina

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

Pats 6 Rebels 2 REGINA — The Red Deer Rebels continue to lose precious ground in the WHL Eastern Conference playoff race.

The Rebels suffered a dreadful 6-2 loss to the Regina Pats before 3,364 fans at the Brandt Centre Wednesday to fall five points back of their sixthplace hosts.

Red Deer, in ninth spot, is three points back of seventh-place Kootenay and two behind the Prince Albert Raiders, who sit in eighth spot.

“There were very few positives tonight. We were behind right from the get go and the players have to be scratching their heads over how they’re preparing for games,” said Rebels associate coach Jeff Truitt.

“We can’t continue to start games the way we are and be chasing teams. We talked about being a defensive club here tonight and there were some bright spots, but not very many.”

The Pats got two first-period goals from Chandler Stephenson — the first of which was on the power play — and extended their lead to 5-0 after 40 minutes on a pair of markers from Carter Hansen and a single courtesy of Connor Gay. Hansen rounded out his hat-trick performance for a 6-0 lead early in the third period before the Rebels closed out the scoring with goals from Conner

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Bleackley and Grayson Pawlenchuk.

“Our guys have to understand that we’re fighting for a playoff spot and we have to give ourselves opportunities against team to climb up in the standings,” said Truitt. “But when your older guys don’t play the way they need to play, you’re not going to play the best game that you need to.”

The hosts were one-for-eight on the power play, while the Rebels were zero-for-four.

“We talked about being a disciplined team and not giving up power-play opportunities,” said Truitt.

“There were some penalties that may have been a little iffy, but that’s no excuse. We’re taking way too many penalties.”

Rebels starting netminder Pat Bartosak struggled while blocking just 10 of 14 shots prior to being replaced by rookie Taz Burman, who stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced.

“It wasn’t (Bartosak’s) best game by a long shot and we needed to change the momentum (by bringing in Burman). Enough was enough,” said Truitt. “The fact of the matter is there were guys in front of him who needed a character check.”

The Rebels continue their four-game road trip with a Friday night date with the Moose Jaw Warriors, then take on the Swift Current Broncos 24 hours later.

“Our level of intensity has to rise and we have to understand that we’re in ninth spot, that we’re not in the top three,” said Truitt. “We have to make sure we’re playing at a 100 per cent level and make sure

that we prepare properly and execute, because the execution tonight wasn’t good.” ● Red Deer’s next home game is Jan. 17 versus the Calgary Hitmen, who made a pre-trade deadline splash Wednesday by acquiring Adam Tambellini’s WHL rights from the Portland Winterhawks for a first-round pick in this year’s bantam draft.

Tambellini, who left the University of North Dakota to join the Hitmen, made an immediate impact with his new club Wednesday night, scoring once and adding three assists in a 6-4 win over the host Saskatoon Blades. The 19-year-old New York Rangers NHL draft pick was selected as first star of the game.

In another Wednesday deal of note, the Prince Albert Raiders picked up overage defenceman Graeme Craig from the Blades, also getting Saskatoon’s seventh-round pick in this year’s bantam draft and a fifth-round selection in 2016 in return for 20-year-old rearguard MacKenzie Johnston, 18-year-old blueliner Tyler Dea and the Raiders’ third- and fifth-round picks in the 2015 bantam draft.

Meanwhile, the Vancouver Giants sent the WHL rights to 20-year-old Slovakian forward Marek Tvrdon to the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for a second-round 2014 bantam draft pick. The Rockets then shipped overage forward Zach Franko to the Kootenay Ice for a sixth-round bantam draft pick this year and a third-round selection in 2016. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Raptors overcome rough start to beat Pistons

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Raptors 112 Pistons 91 TORONTO — A half-time message woke up the Raptors on a night when Toronto found itself sleepwalking against the struggling Detroit Pistons.

“We pretty much said, ’This is a must-win game,”’ Amir Johnson said after Toronto trailed Detroit by four at the break but finished with a 11291 win Wednesday.

“We had to go out and take it. We did that.”

After Johnson and DeMar DeRozan started the game cold, their teammates kept things close and allowed a second-half turnaround to take place.

Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points and 11 rebounds while Kyle Lowry scored 21 points and added nine assists in a game the Raptors needed to work themselves into.

“The first half was a little sluggish but we picked it up and that’s most important,” said Lowry. “That’s a team. You need everybody, all 15 guys and all 13 that are dressed to step up and take advantage when the opportunity comes.”

Toronto (17-17) needed strong performances from Valanciunas and Lowry. DeRozan and Johnson combined to shoot 0 for 16 from the floor in the first half with the team making just 33 per cent of their field goals compared to 47 per cent shooting from the Pistons.

Brandon Jennings led the way for Detroit (14-22), scoring 22 points to go with nine assists in the loss. Andre Drummond added 16 rebounds as the Pistons lost their sixth straight.

After going up 11 midway through the second quarter,

the Raptors went more than five minutes without a field goal and allowed Detroit to go on a 14-0 run to take a 54-50 lead at the half.

“We started off terrible,” DeRozan said. “We didn’t have any legs and we told ourselves that we can have no excuses.

We had to pick it up because that wasn’t us in the first half.”

Things flipped in the third quarter when the Raptors outscored Detroit 34-20 while making 11 of their 22 fieldgoal attempts. DeRozan and Johnson were able to shake off their starts to help Toronto build a 10-point advantage going into the fourth.

“There was a big difference,” Toronto head coach Dwane Casey said of the two halves. “We knew it was going to be a grind out game and that’s something we are learning to do, to grind things out possession by possession, quarter by quarter.

“We knew DeMar and Amir weren’t going to go zero-for, in the second half. The defensive intensity (after halftime) is what changed the game.”

The final quarter resembled the third as Toronto outplayed the Pistons and broke the game open with five minutes remaining and the lead up to 18.

All five of Toronto’s starters finished the game in double figures after the team dropped its last two contests against the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers.

DeRozan finished the game shooting just 3 for 15 from the floor, but connected on 13 of his 16 free-throw attempts to finish the game with 19 points.

The 16 free throws tied a career-high.

“He went to plan B and that’s what he’s got to do,” Casey said about DeRozan’s night. “About a year or two ago

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Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson, left, drives to the net against Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings during first-half NBA action in Toronto on Wednesday. he wouldn’t have done that.

He did a good job of attacking the feet and taking what the defence gave him.”

Johnson finished the game with 10 points and 11 rebounds and Terrance Ross scored 17 points.

“He’s improving as a basketball player,” Lowry said of Ross’s evolving game. “Catching and shooting, his confi-

dence is unbelievable. He’s showing his versatility. He can play defence. He’s scoring, but if you look at the defensive assignments he’s had in the past few weeks, he’s done a great job at it ... I know I tip my hat to him.”

Lowry’s explanation for the strides Ross has taken was simple — he’s playing more.

“That’s how you get better,”

he said. “Once you get more minutes, more repetition, that’s how you get better.”

Toronto finished the game shooting 41 per cent from the floor as compared to 40 per cent for the Pistons, but the Raptors shot 91 per cent from the free-throw line, making 31 of their 34 attempts. Detroit made just 19-for-35 shots from the line.

How Canada’s Olympic roster stacks up against the world MEN’S HOCKEY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — For all the roster wrangling and chatter over who got left behind, Team Canada hopes its 25-man roster announced Wednesday will be enough to win a gold medal in Sochi.

Canada’s management staff woke up after nine hours of meetings happy with the group selected, but the Olympic tournament doesn’t happen in a vacuum. That’s why when executive director Steve Yzerman was asked which country he was most worried about, he replied: “Every one.”

“International hockey is getting more difficult for Canadians every day,” Yzerman said Tuesday.

“These countries are all improving. It’s becoming very tough. To pick one country and say, ’That’s our biggest rival, our biggest fear.’ I’m nervous about them all. You can’t overlook anyone anymore.”

When it comes to medal contention, it would be easy to overlook Latvia, Norway, Austria, Slovenia and perhaps even Switzerland. But beyond that it’s anyone’s game among Canada, the United States, Sweden, Russia, Finland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

From a pure talent standpoint, Canada has the edge, especially at forward because of the availability of so many high-end centres, from Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews to John Tavares, Ryan Getzlaf and Patrice Bergeron.

“I think the strength of the team right from the get-go was down the middle of the ice,” said Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues general manager and part of Team Canada’s staff. “Our five centre-ice men have experience and are all proven winners.”

Sweden has strong centres with Henrik Sedin, Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Steen, but no

country can touch Canada’s depth there. The United States has big wingers, but among Joe Pavelski, Ryan Kesler, David Backes, Paul Stastny and Derek Stepan there’s no clear-cut No. 1 down the middle, while Canada could have three top-line centres.

Armstrong likes Canada’s size on the wings and those players’ ability to skate. The U.S. has an advantage there with more natural wingers like Zach Parise, Dustin Brown and smooth skaters like Max Pacioretty and Blake Wheeler.

With wingers like Loui Eriksson, Daniel Sedin and Daniel Alfredsson — among others — Sweden may be best built for the international-sized ice where physical play isn’t nearly as important as playmaking.

Russia’s high-end talent up front is impossibly to deny: centres Pavel Datsyuk and Evgeni Malkin and wingers Alex Ovechkin and Ilya Kovalchuk are a formidable force and they should play major minutes.

The Czech Republic’s deep group of forwards shouldn’t be overlooked, either, especially if Jaromir Jagr shines in the Olympic spotlight. There’s plenty of unheralded offensive talent there in Milan Michalek, Tomas Plekanec, Jakub Voracek and others.

On defence, Armstrong praised Canada’s experience. Duncan Keith, Shea Weber and Drew Doughty are back from 2010, with players like Jay Bouwmeester, Alex Pietrangelo and P.K. Subban filling a rather large hole left from the defencemen who are no longer around.

“Those two Hall of Famers on D in (Scott) Niedermayer and (Chris) Pronger, they’re not here,” Yzerman said. “We like the defensive core.”

Canada coach Mike Babcock called it an “unbelievable back end that can transport the puck and get it going in a hurry.”

It’s good, but it’s hard to top Sweden, which boasts Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Erik Karlsson, Alexander Edler and Niklas Kronwall. Puck-movers and skaters will be at a premium on the international ice, as

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Sweden showed by winning gold in Turin in 2006.

But one of the biggest reasons Sweden won eight years ago was in goal because of the play of goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. The edge in goal in this tournament there goes to Finland because of its likely starter and handful of options.

Tuukka Rask came within two victories of winning a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins last year, and his .942 even-strength save percentage is near the top of the league and best among Olympic goaltenders. If Rask falters in Sochi, Finland can turn to 2010 Cupwinner and 2013 Vezina Trophy finalist Antti Niemi, and its third option is Kari Lehtonen.

Goaltending almost won the U.S. gold in Vancouver because of Ryan Miller, so his return along with 2012 Conn Smythe Trophy-winner Jonathan Quick makes the Americans again worth talking about in net.

“Millsy and Quicky, they’re tremendous players in their own (right),” third goaltender Jimmy Howard said.

“Ryan’s got a Vezina, Quicky, he’s got a Conn Smythe and a Stanley Cup. Not to mention Ryan was the MVP in 2010.”

If Jaroslav Halak puts together two magnificent weeks, there’s no reason why Slovakia can’t challenge for a medal. Russia’s Semyon Varlamov and reigning Vezina winner Sergei Bobrovsky give them a legitimate gold-medal chance, too, beyond just being motivated to win on home soil.

Of course plenty can change on these rosters before the tournament begins Feb. 12. By the time Canada opens against Norway on Feb. 13, it may or may not have Steven Stamkos or the rest of this 25man roster intact.

“We’re going to be a work in progress once we get there,” Babcock said. “The guys understand that and know that, and they have high hockey IQ. They process information great and they’ll be detail-oriented.”

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Swift Current 43 22 15 1 5 145 Brandon 42 22 16 4 0 159 Regina 43 21 17 3 2 144 Prince Albert 41 21 18 2 0 142 Moose Jaw 43 13 24 3 3 115 Saskatoon 45 12 29 1 3 132 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Calgary 42 29 8 2 3 162 Edmonton 40 27 12 0 1 155 Medicine Hat 41 24 14 3 0 138 Kootenay 44 21 20 2 1 129 Red Deer 42 20 20 0 2 125 Lethbridge 44 9 30 2 3 117

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WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Kelowna 40 33 5 0 2 173 99 68 Victoria 44 28 14 0 2 134 106 58 Vancouver 43 21 15 5 2 143 143 49 Prince George 44 16 22 2 4 135 174 38 Kamloops 42 10 28 2 2 108 171 24 U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 42 26 12 2 2 184 145 56 Seattle 43 24 14 2 3 151 164 53 Spokane 40 25 13 0 2 146 118 52 Everett 42 23 13 5 1 126 113 52 Tri-City 42 19 19 2 2 108 119 42 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 Brandon 5 Red Deer 2 Calgary 4 Prince Albert 2 Medicine Hat 2 Saskatoon 1 Seattle 9 Prince George 7 Tri-City 2 Kamloops 1 Wednesday’s results Regina 6 Red Deer 2 Calgary 6 Saskatoon 4 Edmonton 4 Kelowna 2 Lethbridge 5 Kootenay 4 Seattle 2, Prince George 1, SO Portland 4, Everett 1

Red Deer 7 6 9 — 22 Regina 11 13 12 — 36 Goal — Red Deer: Bartosak (L, 18-16-0); Regina: Macauley (W, 19-12-3).

Power plays (goal-chances)Red Deer: 0-4; Regina: 1-8.

Attendance — 3,364 at Regina.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 43 28 13 2 58 Tampa Bay 43 26 13 4 56 Montreal 45 25 15 5 55 Detroit 43 19 14 10 48 Toronto 44 21 18 5 47 Ottawa 45 19 18 8 46 Florida 43 16 21 6 38 Buffalo 42 12 26 4 28 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 45 32 12 1 65 Philadelphia 44 23 17 4 50 N.Y. Rangers45 22 20 3 47 Washington 42 20 16 6 46 Carolina 43 18 16 9 45 New Jersey 44 17 18 9 43 Columbus 43 19 20 4 42 N.Y. Islanders45 16 22 7 39

GF GA 126 94 123 102 115 106 114 121 122 132 129 145 102 136 74 118 GF GA 147 107 117 119 111 121 128 128 105 124 103 113 117 126 124 149

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 46 29 8 9 67 169 127 St. Louis 42 30 7 5 65 155 97 Colorado 43 27 12 4 58 127 111 Minnesota 45 23 17 5 51 108 114 Dallas 42 20 15 7 47 123 131 Nashville 44 19 19 6 44 105 131 Winnipeg 46 19 22 5 43 125 139 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 45 32 8 5 69 151 113 San Jose 44 27 11 6 60 144 114 Los Angeles 44 26 13 5 57 114 91 Vancouver 45 23 13 9 55 121 113 Phoenix 42 21 12 9 51 129 127 Calgary 43 15 22 6 36 100 137 Edmonton 46 14 27 5 33 119 161 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 5, Vancouver 4, SO Minnesota 2, Los Angeles 1, SO N.Y. Islanders 5, Toronto 3 Philadelphia 3, New Jersey 2, OT Nashville 3, San Jose 2 Tampa Bay 4, Winnipeg 2 Phoenix 6, Calgary 0 St. Louis 5, Edmonton 2 Anaheim 5, Boston 2 Carolina at Buffalo, ppd., inclement weather

Friday’s games Red Deer at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Regina, 6 p.m.

Saskatoon at Swift Current, 6 p.m.

Prince Albert at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Kelowna at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Kamloops at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Portland at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Prince George at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Tri-City at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 17 17 .500 — Brooklyn 14 21 .400 3 1/2 Boston 13 22 .371 4 1/2 New York 12 22 .353 5 Philadelphia 12 23 .343 5 1/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 27 8 .771 — Atlanta 19 17 .528 8 1/2 Washington 16 17 .485 10 Charlotte 15 21 .417 12 1/2 Orlando 10 25 .286 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 28 7 .800 — Chicago 15 18 .455 12 Detroit 14 22 .389 14 1/2 Cleveland 12 23 .343 16 Milwaukee 7 27 .206 20 1/2

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 28 8 .778 — Houston 23 13 .639 5 Dallas 20 16 .556 8 New Orleans 15 19 .441 12 Memphis 15 19 .441 12 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 27 8 .771 — Portland 27 9 .750 1/2 Denver 17 17 .500 9 1/2 Minnesota 17 18 .486 10

Wednesday’s Games San Antonio 112, Dallas 90 Toronto 112, Detroit 91 Brooklyn 102, Golden State 98 Atlanta 97, Indiana 87 Houston 113, L.A. Lakers 99 Washington 102, New Orleans 96 Phoenix 104, Minnesota 103 Portland 110, Orlando 94 Boston at L.A. Clippers, late

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Tuesday’s Games Indiana 86, Toronto 79 Cleveland 111, Philadelphia 93 Washington 97, Charlotte 83 Miami 107, New Orleans 88 New York 89, Detroit 85 Chicago 92, Phoenix 87 Golden State 101, Milwaukee 80 San Antonio 110, Memphis 108, OT Dallas 110, L.A. Lakers 97 Denver 129, Boston 98 Utah 112, Oklahoma City 101 Sacramento 123, Portland 119

Friday

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

Oklahoma City at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu TBD, 5:30 p.m.

NFL Playoffs Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 4 Indianapolis 45, Kansas City 44 New Orleans 26, Philadelphia 24 Sunday, Jan. 5 San Diego 27, Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 23, Green Bay 20

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 4:30 p.m.

NFL Odds (Odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Playoffs Saturday New Orleans at SEATTLE 7.5 46.5 Indianapolis at NEW ENGLAND 7.5 52.5 Sunday SAN FRANCISCO at Carolina 1.5 42.5 San Diego at DENVER 9.5 55.5

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 19 AFC, 1 p.m.

NFC, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s summary Pats 6, Rebels 2 First Period 1. Regina, Stephenson 17 (Stevenson, Williams) 7:44 (pp).

2. Regina, Stephenson 18 (Gay, Klimchuk) 15:36.

Penalties — Gaudet RD (cross-checking) 7:29, Gaudet RD (roughing) 8:18, D’Amico Reg (roughing) 8:18, Stevenson Reg (roughing) 8:18, Sutter RD (tripping) 11:26, Dixon RD (kneeing) 16:34.

Second Period 3. Regina, Gay 10 (D’Amico, Klimchuk) 6:29.

4. Regina, Hansen 3 (Leier, Stevenson) 7:07.

5. Regina, Hansen 4 (Burroughs, D’Amico) 19:38.

Penalties — Williams Reg (tripping) 3:13, Dixon RD (checking from behind) 8:01, Dixon RD (fighting) 8:01, Brooks Reg (fighting) 8:01, Doetzel RD (highsticking) 17:34.

Third Period 6. Regina, Hansen 5 (Stephenson) 1:59.

7. Red Deer, Bleackley 20 (Kopeck) 10:28.

8. Red Deer, Pawlenchuk 7 (Gaudet) 15:46.

Penalties — Zimmer Reg (slashing) 3:17, Chorney RD (interference) 3:34, Sinitsyn Reg (tripping) 13:42, Fafard RD (tripping) 16:47, Fafard RD (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 16:47, Doetzel RD (fighting) 19:16, Sutter RD (tripping) 19:16, Sutter RD (roughing) 19:16, Sutter RD (10-minute misconduct) 19:16, Burroughs Reg (10-minute misconduct) 19:16, Hunt Reg (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 19:16, Hunt Reg (roughing) 19:16, Williams Reg (fighting) 19:16.

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Thursday’s Games Florida at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Dallas at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Carolina, 5 p.m.

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

Anaheim at Nashville, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

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

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

Lacrosse National Lacrosse League East Division GP W L Pct. GF Philadelphia 1 1 0 1.000 17 Rochester 1 1 0 1.000 8 Toronto 1 1 0 1.000 16 Buffalo 1 0 1 .000 13 Minnesota 1 0 1 .000 6

Friday’s Games Dallas at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Columbus, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Candace Stamp dropped in 15 points to lead the Shooting Stars to a 62-58 overtime victory over the Xpress in Central Alberta Women’s Basketball League action Monday.

Erin Wiersma has 20 points in a losing cause. ● Triple Threat got 10 points from Taylor Vick in stopping the Big Ballers 51-44. ● Hoosier Daddy downed the Rampage 75-31 with Kari Kaiser hitting 25 points.

Rebecca Schaab and Shayna McCormick had eight points each for the Rampage.

Friday, Jan. 10 Toronto at Buffalo, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 11 Philadelphia at Rochester, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12 Buffalo at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Promoted Randy Cunneyworth to special assistant/player development coach of Rochester (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed F Jacob Josefson on injured reserve, retroactive to Jan. 4. Claimed D Alexander Urbom off waivers from Washington and assigned him to Albany (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Assigned G Riku Helenius from Florida (ECHL) to Syracuse (AHL).

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Recalled F Carter Ashton from Toronto (AHL). Reassigned C Peter Holland to Toronto (AHL).

VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Assigned F Benn Ferriero to Utica (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled D Connor Carrick from Hershey (AHL).

American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Recalled G Parker Milner from Stockton (ECHL). Acquired F Peter Boyd on loan from South Carolina (ECHL) and signed him to a professional tryout contract.

MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Reassigned G Mathias Niederberger to Ontario (ECHL).

CHINOOK HOCKEY LEAGUE The Bentley Generals decided to move to a neutral site for a Chinook Hockey League meeting with the Okotoks Drillers Tuesday.

It didn’t matter as the Generals rolled to a 5-0 victory to extend their lead atop the CHL to seven points over the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs. Scoring for Bentley, which improved to 14-1-0-0, were Curtis Austring with two goals,

Connor Shields, Matt Stefanishion and Don Morrison.

Travis Yonkman turned aside 20 shots to record the shutout. Todd Ford made 42 saves for Okotoks.

The Generals return to action Saturday against the host Stony Plain Eagles. The Innifail Eagles host the Drillers Friday at 8:30 p.m.

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled D Zach Miskovic from Cincinnati (ECHL).

SYRACUSE CRUNCH — Signed D Jordan Henry.

ECHL IDAHO STEELHEADS — Loaned F Justin Mercier to Iowa (AHL).

FOOTBALL National Football League TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed WRs Isaiah Williams and Lamont Bryant and LB David Hinds to reserve/future contracts.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed OL Kevin Kowalski to a reserve/future contract.

Canadian Football League HAMILTON TIGER-CATS — Re-signed K/Ps Justin Medlock and Brett Lauther.

TORONTO ARGONAUTS — Signed RB Anthony Woodson to a contract extension and RBs Tristan Davis and Jeremiah Johnson.

BASEBALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION — Named Kevin McGuiness chief operating officer.

American League DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with SS Jose Iglesias on a one-year contract.

● Curling: Alberta women’s championship, semifinal at 8:30 a.m., final at 1:30 p.m., Sylvan Lake Curling Club. ● Peewee AA hockey: Badlands at Red Deer TBS, 11:30 a.m., Kin City A; Lethbridge Red at Lacombe, 4:30 p.m.

Major bantam hockey: Red Deer Black at Red Deer White, noon, Arena. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Calgary Outlaws at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Midget AA hockey: Lethbridge at Lacombe, 2 p.m.; Taber at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 5:30 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Coaldale at Three Hills, 3 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: Edmonton CAC at Red Deer, 3:30 p.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Steel Kings, 4 p.m., Kin City A.

Bernard gets extra-end win in second round of provincial curling championship WOMEN’S CURLING

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one question.

Who’s next?

“It really helps when you see your peers compete — and win,” Spieth said Wednesday.

“I watched Russell Henley last year. I was on the Walker Cup team with him, and he wins the first event of the year.

When you see that, it gives you a mental edge.

“You’re starting to see young guys on the leaderboard all the time, and these are guys who competed against for years.”

Spieth was among four rookies who won on the PGA Tour last year, joining Henley, Derek Ernst and Patrick Reed.

It was one of the strongest

● Senior high basketball: Central Alberta Christian invitational tournament, 8:30 a.m. start. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Bruins at Red Deer Northstar, 11:30 a.m., Arena; Calgary Blackhawks at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 2 p.m., Arena. ● Major midget girls hockey: Calgary Flyers at Red Deer, 12:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Curling: Alberta women’s championship, draws at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (semifinal), Sylvan Lake Curling Club. ● Peewee AA hockey: Taber at Lacombe, 1:45 p.m.; Medicine Hat White at Sylvan Lake, 2:15 p.m.; Badlands at Red Deer Parkland, 4:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Ramada, 3:15 p.m., Kin City A. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Rocky Mountain at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Kin City B. ● Midget AA hockey: Wheatland at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 4:45 p.m., Arena. ● College volleyball: NAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow.

WHL: Red Deer at Swift Current, 6 p.m.

(The Drive). ● Heritage junior B hockey: Cochrane at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Coaldale at Ponoka, 8 p.m.

Sunday

Young talent to shine at Sony Open

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NHL Scoring Leaders Sidney Crosby, Pgh Patrick Kane, Chi John Tavares, NYI Ryan Getzlaf, Ana Chris Kunitz, Pgh Joe Thornton, SJ Patrick Sharp, Chi Corey Perry, Ana Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Evgeni Malkin, Pgh Jonathan Toews, Chi

Today

● Curling: Alberta women’s championship, draws at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sylvan Lake Curling Club. ● College women’s hockey: SAIT at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena.

● Curling: Alberta women’s championship, draws at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sylvan Lake Curling Club. ● Senior high basketball: Central Alberta Christian invitational tournament, 3:30 p.m. start. ● College basketball: Grande Prairie at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Red Deer at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

(The Drive). ● College hockey: NAIT at RDC, 7:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Stettler, 7:30 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Royals at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Bow Valley at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Okotoks at Innisfail, 8:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Wheatland at Lacombe, 8:30 p.m.

Football

Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 New Orleans at Seattle, 2:35 p.m.

Indianpolis at New England, 6:15 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12 San Francisco at Carolina, 11:05 a.m.

San Diego at Denver, 2:40 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 3, Montreal 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Chicago 2 Colorado 4, Ottawa 3, OT

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rookie classes in years.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if it happened again,” Spieth said.

Peterson is a 24-year-old NCAA champion from LSU who has never been afraid to say what he thinks. He was still an amateur when he lost to fellow amateur Harris English — now a two-time winner on the PGA Tour — on the final hole of a Nationwide Tour event.

He told Golf World magazine that day, “I knew I could beat all those guys,” and that the top 20 or 30 college players could hang with the top 20 or 30 on the PGA Tour with a few exceptions.

In the morning draw, Game was a 7-6 winner over Delia DeJong of Grande Prairie, who has Amy Janko of Red Deer and Brittany Whittemore of Delburne at third and second, Steuber tripped Kelly Erickson of Edmonton 6-3, Scheidegger got past Chana Martineau of Edmonton 8-7 and Webster edged Deanne Nichol of Grande Prairie 7-6.

The provincial championship resumes today at 9 a.m. and additional draws are set for 2 and 6:30 p.m.

The championship final goes Sunday at 1:30 p.m., with the winner advancing to the 2014 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Feb. 1-9 at Montreal.

SYLVAN LAKE — Vancouver Olympic Games silver HONOLULU — John Pemedalist Cheryl Bernard postterson was in the 11th grade ed a 6-5 extra-end win over feland thought no one his age low Calgary skip Crystal Webcould beat him. That changed ster in the second round of when he was at a junior event the Alberta women’s curling in Texas, where he heard so championship Wednesday at much chatter about an eighththe Multiplex. grader from Dallas that he Meanwhile, Heather Nedowent out to watch him. hin counted one in the 11th That was his introduction end to defeat Tiffany Game 8-7 to Jordan Spieth, now one of in an all-Edmonton clash, Val his good friends.

Sweeting of Edmonton dou“I heard he was good,” Pebled Tiffany Steuber of Spruce terson said at the Sony Open, Grove 6-3 and Casey Scheidehis first tournament of the gger of Lethbridge was an 8-5 year. “I wanted to see what evwinner over Renee Sonneneryone was talking about. I’m berg of Grande Prairie. a junior in high school, thinking no one could beat me, and here’s this eighthTHIS WEEK! grader killing everybody, already as tall as me. We QUEENS HOCKEY battled in junior golf. I vs. SAIT | Thu, Jan 9 got him in a playoff at the 7:00 pm | Red Deer Arena Jones Cup, and he’s been beating me ever since.”

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Three elected to baseball Hall of Fame MADDUX, GLAVINE AND THOMAS ADDED TO COOPERSTOWN

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, while Craig Biggio fell two votes short and tainted stars of the Steroids Era remained a long way from Cooperstown.

Maddux was picked on 555 of 571 ballots by senior members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

His 97.2 percentage was the eighthhighest in the history of voting.

Glavine, Maddux’s longtime teammate in the Atlanta rotation, appeared on 525 ballots and received 91.9 per cent. Thomas, the first Hall of Famer who spent the majority of his career as a designated hitter, was at 483 and 83.7 per cent.

Thomas said he accepts the view of many Hall of Famers that players whose accomplishments are muddied by accusations of steroid use, such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, don’t belong in the Hall.

“I’ve got to take the right stance, too. No, they shouldn’t get in,” he said.

“There shouldn’t be cheating allowed to get into the Hall of Fame.”

The trio will be inducted July 27 along with managers Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, elected last month by the expansion-era committee. Maddux and Glavine, who played under Cox for most of their careers, will become the first pair of 300-game winners to be inducted in the same year.

“It’s exciting for me to go in with my teammate,” Maddux said.

The only other time three players were elected together in their first appearances was in 1999 with Nolan Ryan, George Brett and Robin Yount.

Biggio received 427 votes and 74.8 per cent, matching Nellie Fox in 1985 and Pie Traynor in 1947 for the smallest margin to just miss. Traynor made it the following year, and Fox was elected by the old Veterans Committee in 1997.

Biggio, who spent his entire career with the Houston Astros, appeared on 388 ballots last year in his initial appearance — when writers failed to elect anyone — and appears to be on track to gain election next year.

“Obviously, I’m disappointed to come that close,” he said in a statement. “I feel for my family, the organization and the fans. Hopefully, next year.”

Mike Piazza was next with 62.2 per cent, up from 57.8 last year. Jack Morris was 78 votes short at 61.5 per cent in his 15th and final appearance on the writers’ ballot, a drop from 67.7 per cent. Morris replaces Gil Hodges (63 per cent in 1983) as the player with the highest-percentage of the vote not in the Hall.

Jeff Bagwell dropped to 54.3 per cent from 59.6, and Tim Raines to 46.1 from 52.2.

Controversy over how to evaluate stars tainted by the Steroids Era continued to impact the vote totals of players with stellar statistics. In their second appearances on the ballot, Roger Clemens dropped from 37.6 per cent to 35.4, Barry Bonds from 36.2 to 34.7 and Sammy Sosa from 12.5 to 7.2.

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Guay, Hudec and Osborne-Paradis nominated to Olympic ski team

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Canadian skier Manuel OsborneParadis learned how it felt to compete on the sport’s biggest stage during his Olympic debut in Turin eight years ago.

He learned about pressure and expectations at the 2010 Games in his hometown of Vancouver.

His next mission is to build on that experience at his next Olympic appearance in Sochi, where he plans to ride the momentum from the team’s strong start to the season.

“In Vancouver there was a lot of prep but not very directed prep,” he said Wednesday. “I think this year we’ve really fixed all the bugs and the kinks that we felt in Vancouver. Obviously there’s not as much pressure, not being in Canada and being as far away (from) Canada as pretty much possible.

“I think the nerves are a lot more settled and hopefully we’re able to direct the energy down the hill and not towards the media.”

The veteran skier will anchor the men’s alpine team at the Games along with Erik Guay of MontTremblant, Que., and Calgary’s Jan Hudec. The three “Canadian Cowboys” were officially nominated to the Sochi 2014 Olympic team Wednesday.

Some of their teammates still have a chance to join them in Sochi. The qualification window is open until Jan. 26 and the roster is expected to be finalized the next day. Guay had the top Canadian result at the Vancouver Games, finishing fifth in the downhill and the super-G. Osborne-Paradis was 17th in the downhill and didn’t finish the super-G while Hudec didn’t crack the top 20 in either discipline.

“We’ve learned from it and obviously you figure out how you felt there and how you’re going to feel in Sochi,” Osborne-Paradis said. “You try to make a plan around that. But I can’t foresee the pressure being at that peak as it was in Vancouver before the downhill.”

The trio has recorded some impressive results on the World Cup circuit last month. Osborne-Paradis was fourth in the downhill at Beaver Creek, Hudec won silver in Italy and Guay took gold and bronze.

Hudec and Guay were unable to attend Wednesday’s news conference at Casa Loma due to travel issues, so Osborne-Paradis was the lone skier to be presented with his Olympic jacket. Jeffrey Frisch of Mont-Tremblant, Que., was also on hand along with national teammates Morgan and Conrad Pridy of Whistler, B.C. The Canadian men’s team traditionally does well at the January stops on the World Cup circuit. That bodes well for peak performance at the Feb. 7-23 Winter Games.

“To have momentum coming now really shows that our summer plan was done properly and that we’re really ready to compete in Sochi,” OsborneParadis said. “Obviously we have a month, we have four more races out of the 16 races that we have in a year to keep building momentum to the Olympics.”

Osborne-Paradis has three career World Cup victories on his resume and has reached the podium on nine occasions overall.

BIATHLON A trio of Red Deer siblings competed in the Calforex Cup, Alberta provincial biathlon races, during the weekend.

Brad Saunders was fifth in the senior boys’ division and is looking to earn a berth in the national finals in Charlo, N.B., in March.

Devin Saunders was 18th in the development level II boys’ category, in which he is a first-year competitor.

Brielle Saunders was eighth in the Air Riffles II girls’ competition.

All three, who ski for the Red Deer Nordics Club, have qualified to compete in the Alberta Winter Games in February.

Both Brad and Devin have competed in the cadet level biathlon with Brad competing in the nationals the last three years and fi9nishing in the medals the last two. Devin will compete in the cadet provincials in Canmore in February on behalf of the Penhold squadron, and hopes to qualify for the nationals in Martock, N.S., in March.

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Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas smiles as he responds to a question during a news conference about his selection into the MLB Baseball Hall Of Fame Wednesday, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Thomas joins Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine as first ballot inductees Wednesday, and will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 27 along with managers Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, elected last month by the expansion-era committee. leader, is the only seven-time MVP in major league history. Clemens is the lone seven-time Cy Young Award winner.

“As for what they did, I don’t think any of us will ever really know,” Thomas said.

“But I can just tell you, what I did was real and that’s why I’ve got this smile on my face right now because

the writers, they definitely got it right.”

Mark McGwire, appearing for the eighth time, fell from 16.9 to 11 per cent — down from a peak of 25.6 in 2008. Rafael Palmeiro will be dropped from future ballots after falling to 25 votes and 4.4 per cent — below the 5 per cent threshold necessary to remain eligible. One voter submitted a blank ballot.

No ‘wait until next year’ for Raiders boys’ team

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Lindsay Thurber Raiders head coach Dwayne Lalor isn’t looking beyond this year when discussing his senior boys’ basketball squad.

With seven Grade 12s on the roster, Lalor knows there is no ‘wait until next year’ with this team.

“This is the year we have to put it together,” he said. “We have a lot of graduating size and talent and we have to perform.”

Six of the seven graduating players played last season with Matt Graham returning after taking a year off.

The team is led by six-foot-seven Tanner Rehn, who is one of the top inside players in the zone. He was also a leader on the provincial champion Raiders senior volleyball squad.

“Tanner is very consistent in the post and gives us inside scoring, but what we need to continue to do is work on our outside scoring, and we’re working on it every day,” said Lalor.

They’re also working on their rebounding.

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as well as we should,” added Lalor, who also has six-foot-five Parker Cook and six-foot-four Cam Black on the roster.

Cook, who is in Grade 12, can also provide outside scoring while Black is in Grade 11.

Point guard David Higham, Greg Rehn, Franklin Stone and Uriel Karerwa are the other graduating players.

Lalor has two Grade 10s in Ben Pasiuk and six-foot-two Ben Holmes, both of whom are outstanding athletes. Pasiuk played with the Raiders football team and Holmes was a starter with the volleyball squad.

“Although they’re both excellent athletes, it’s still a learning process for them and to make it tougher they’re learning at the varsity level,” said Lalor.

Jeff Willoughby, Justin Van Tetering and Jarrett Zilinski — all in Grade 11 — round out the roster.

“Overall we have a good mix, but we have to put in the work to play together as a group,” added Lalor.

“Nothing will come easy, but

our main goal is to win the zone and go to the provincials. I think we’re improving, but we have to continue to improve each time out.”

The Raiders started slowly this season with poor shooting and turnovers their biggest problems.

“When we play together as a group and share the ball we play well but when we don’t, shoot poorly or turn the ball over we’re not so good,” said Lalor, who played in two tournaments prior to Christmas, winning just once.

“We lost all three games in the Percy Page tournament, but lost one at the buzzer and one by two points and it was early in the year,” explained Lalor. In Ponoka we were 1-2.

“We played a lot of games and played hard, but weren’t ready to compete yet.”

The Raiders will compete in the Bev Facey tournament this weekend and play at Sylvan Lake next Tuesday prior to a two-week break for exams.

The LTCHS senior boys’ and girls’ tournament goes Feb. 7-8. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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FRONT Awards recognizing the outstanding achievements of volunteers involved in community safety, crime prevention and the criminal justice system are now open for nominations. The Alberta Community Justice awards have five categories: leadership, innovation, service enhancement, community mobilization and partnerships and collaboration. Individuals and groups who contribute to victim services, youth justice committees, restorative justice programs and traditional crime prevention efforts may be recognized. The nomination deadline is Feb. 7. For more information, visit the solicitor general’s website at www.sogps.alberta. ca, or call or email Shirley Cruz at shirley.cruz@gov. ab.ca or 780-415-1819.

ALZHEIMER FUNDRAISER The east meets the west at an upcoming fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. The Red Deer and Central Alberta office is hosting a kitchen party fundraiser featuring a commingling of East Coast and Alberta cultures, with tasty bites from both regions. There will also be a live auction and singing and dancing to the traditional Celtic band Chris Greve and Claymore. The event takes place at the Festival Hall, at 4214 58th St., on Jan. 25 starting at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $100 each and are limited. For more information, contact the Alzheimer Society at 403342-0447.

BOTTLE DRIVE The Waskasoo area members of Scout Canada are organizing a citywide bottle drive to raise money for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines in early November, killing thousands. Cleanup of the mass disaster is still underway. All interested Scout members are to meet at Parkland Mall in Red Deer at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday to obtain their route maps. All bottles will be dropped off at the Cosmos bottle depot trailer at the mall by 1 p.m. A hot dog lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. It’s the first time the Waskasoo area membership has organized such an event and 100 Scouts are expected to turn up. The Waskasoo area of Scouts covers Red Deer, Innisfail, Lacombe, Sylvan Lake, Ponoka and Caroline. For more information, contact Jeanette Regehr at 403346-6311 or by email at gordregehr@shaw.ca.

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BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF The City of Red Deer will commence plowing all residential roads down to the pavement next week.

First though it will complete the surface plowing campaign, likely by Friday.

The city’s current residential surface plowing campaign, like the one in December, is designed to “provide accessibility to all residential areas.”

The full plow, to commence early next week, will see graders going through those same residential areas, scraping the snow packed on the street right down to the road.

City public works manager Greg Sikora said the first two residential plowing campaigns had to be done to allow residents accessibility to streets and without them having been done, the full plow would not have been possible given the record snowpacks seen in Red Deer.

The full plow is proceeding, he said, because of the city will likely see another 6090 cm of snow this winter.

The city is continuing with its current campaign on residential (Priority 6) roads, and will wrap it up in advance of the initial

target date of Jan. 14. ed within a 40-day window, though Sikora Sikora said launching right into the full said if weather conditions are favourable, plow campaign this week so as to only have the task will be completed well in advance to go over the residential roads still to be of six weeks. hit as part of the surface plow campaign The full plow campaign will also target would put safety and accessibility at risk. bus routes (Priority 4 roads), with crews “Quite simply it takes significantly more split between the two target groups and effort and longer time to get through the likely working Mondays to Saturdays. same numSignage ber of will be roads. We placed on wouldn’t roadways be able to in advance complete of plows, all roads with Sikora

by Friday warning if we were that veto do a full hicles left — CITY PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER GREG SIKORA parked on plow system. That streets will puts areas at risk,” he said. be ticketed and towed — at a cost of over “The reason we’re doing the flat blading $150 — as part of the full campaign. is to gain that accessibility and minimize Snow that ends up pushed in front of that pack because we’re having people get- driveways will be cleared away by city ting stuck on the streets. crews, said Sikora, something that has not “It’s a little cooler right now, but when been done as part of the current and previit warms up people would be getting stuck ous surface campaign, angering some resiin that pack if we didn’t get this blitz dents. done.”

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‘QUITE SIMPLY IT TAKES SIGNIFICANTLY MORE EFFORT AND LONGER TIME TO GET THROUGH THE SAME NUMBER OF ROADS.’

ROBBERY TRIAL

Violent incident in bank recalled WITNESSES PEPPER SPRAYED

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF A series of witnesses testifying in the opening day of an armed robbery trial described the painful burns and lingering effects of being pepper sprayed.

Dustin Aaron Clark, 36, is on trial before Justice Monica Bast and a jury of seven men and five women in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench.

Clark is charged with armed robbery with violence, assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, wearing a disguise to commit an offence, mischief and theft under $5,000.

He was arrested by Red Deer City RCMP investigating a violent robbery at the TD Canada Trust branch in Village Mall on Sept. 23, 2013.

Crown prosecutor Jason Snider said in his opening statement on Wednesday morning that the question does not involve what happened, but whether the right man was charged.

“Is the right person on trial? Do we have the person here that committed the offence?” he said.

Bank teller Verlie Joy Paul testified that she had been helping a customer and looked up from what she had been doing when she heard someone discharge a spray can.

Almost immediately, her skin felt like it was on fire, her eyes were stinging and she started to choke.

There would be no relief.

A man wearing a hoodie and dark sunglasses with a bandana pulled over his face was standing between Paul’s wicket and the one beside her demanding money.

Paul said her neighbouring teller was crying and unable to comply with the robber’s demands.

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A vehicle crosses the level crossing on 49th Avenue in Innisfail. The Town of Innisfail is upset about a recent bill issued by CP Rail for work done at the intersection.

Town fights rail work bills

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

INNISFAIL

The Town of Innisfail is feeling a little railroaded.

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. recently sent the town a pair of bills totalling $160,100.38 for maintenance and repair work done on two local rail crossings at 49th Avenue and 50th Street.

One bill for about $75,000 for work on 50th Street was later withdrawn, with an apology from CP that it had been sent in error.

But that still leaves the town holding the bag for about $85,000 to cover part of the work on 49th Avenue.

Craig Teal, Innisfail’s director of planning and operational services, said the bills were completely unexpected.

“We’re waiting to get some more detailed explanations ourselves on how this comes to be,” Teal said.

In discussions with CP officials it appears that the town wasn’t billed for the 50th Street work

because the road was there before the railway tracks so its CP’s responsibility. However, at 49th Avenue the road came after the tracks so the town is expected to cost-share.

“That being said, we usually don’t get bills out of the blue from CP,” Teal added.

There had been no prior notification from CP that it expected the town to pick up some of the work nor was there any consultation about projected costs. The town has not budgeted for the work in its recently completed 2014 budget.

Innisfail pays $1,600 a month for basic track and crossing maintenance.

The town has also contributed to other crossing projects in the past, but it hasn’t resulted in surprise bills.

Teal said the town is hoping to meet with CP to discuss the issue further and is hoping the second bill will be withdrawn.

CP spokesman Kevin Hrysak said both crossings were replaced as part of a track maintenance program to ensure safety at public grade crossings, he said.

“The work (at 49th Avenue) that took place consisted of replacing the crossing surface from the rubber mat surfaces to a more durable and longer lasting concrete surface.”

The town was billed as part of a road authorities agreement that outlines cost-sharing.

Hrysak said CP is aware of the community’s concerns and plans to further discuss the issue.

This isn’t the only headache the railroad construction has caused.

When the 50th Street crossing was upgraded to a heavier gauge of track the crossing was significantly higher leading to complaints from local drivers.

The town reduced the speed at the crossing to 20 km/h to spare people’s vehicles. CP later came in and smoothed out the bump, although it is still higher than it used to be, Teal said. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Family identifies victim of fatal collision

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF One of the two Red Deer labourers tragically killed in the fatal collision just east of Olds on Monday has been identified by family.

Damian Pannenbecker, 19, of Red Deer was driving the minivan that collided with an SUV on Hwy 27, killing three and leaving four others injured.

Pannenbecker was driving five other co-workers with a Blackfalds construction company home from a job site in Olds when the van crossed the middle line into Damian the oncoming SUV. “He was just an amazing per- Pannenbecker

son, very kind and compassionate,” said Brie Guenther, Pannenbekcer’s eldest sister. “But at the same time he was always so funny and he had a joke or a comeback for everything. He was just great to be around.”

Pannenbecker was the third eldest of seven siblings.

He lived in Red Deer with his other older sister but travelled home to his parents’ house in Lacombe frequently.

“He spent a lot of his time in Lacombe. He had injured himself at work in December so he was off of work for a few weeks and ended up spending all of that time here in Lacombe with everyone so now, looking back, it’s amazing that we got that opportunity to spend all that extra time with him,” Guenther said.

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Penhold moving ahead following municipal review

PENHOLD

Chlorine content to be boosted

NO ISSUE FOUND WITH FINANCES BUT MORE THAN 60 RECOMMENDATIONS BEING ACTED UPON

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF The Town of Penhold heads into 2014 a stronger municipality following a detailed review of its operations last year, says the mayor.

Council requested a review in fall 2012 after residents complained about a 4.75 per cent tax increase and hundreds signed a petition calling on the province to take a look at town operations.

Consultants took no issue with how the town was running its finances but came back with more than 60 recommendations on how to improve the municipality.

Mayor Dennis Cooper said many of those recommendations were dealt with by the last council, and the new seven-member council will go through them one

by one later this month.

A priorities breakfast meeting is also planned this month.

The community meeting will give council and the community an opportunity to talk about all of the issues, such as streets and parks, that came up during October’s municipal elections. It starts at 7 a.m. at the Memorial Hall at 1123 Fleming Ave. on Jan. 25.

Following that, council will undertake a strategy session to map out the next 45 months.

Cooper said the first order of business has been to oversee the 2014 budget, which will go to the next council meeting on Monday for approval.

Many of the recommendations involve minor administrative changes.

A review of the salary grid to measure its competitiveness with other municipalities is recom-

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mended, along with a staffing level review.

“There’s not a lot of big changes,” he said.

“A lot of the recommendations were little tweaks.”

Some recommendations involved continuing current efforts, such as trying to lure new commercial and industrial businesses and holding “Coffee with Council” meetings.

“What the (inspection) did is it did exactly what I said it would from the beginning. It’s going to make us a stronger municipality.

“I felt at the end of it it clarified a lot of things, especially on the employment end.”

Improving job descriptions, clarifying management structure and more clearly defining partand full-time work were among recommendations. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Penhold residents may find their water has a distinctive chlorine taste soon.

The community is boosting the amount of chlorine in its water to meet new Alberta Environment standards.

Mayor Dennis Cooper said chlorine will be boosted until a $750,000 water treatment plant upgrade is completed late this year.

Work planned involves adding three new pumps, a power plant and chlorine mixing tank. Upgrades will also boost water pressure in the town of 2,500.

“One of the steps we have to do in the first part is to make sure the chlorine is at a certain level so we’ve upped the chlorine content,” he said.

It is hoped treatment plant work can begin in the spring, but that will depend on the availability of provincial funding.

“Right now we’re waiting for the provincial budget. Last year, the province told us basically we could get funding for this and when we came to get the funding they said, ‘Sorry, there’s no money left.

You can’t have any funding.’

“So we delayed the project for a year hoping the province will maybe find a few more shekels in their pocket and be able to help our town out.”

Provincial funding would cover up to 45 per cent of the cost, or about $380,000.

Cooper said improving the water supply is important because the town is growing quickly.

“We had over 80 homes built last year, which doesn’t sound like a lot by Red Deer standards, but for a little town of our size we’re growing at about 10 per cent a year.”

About 20,000 square feet of retail space is being built this year and a new high school is under construction. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Along with plowing the snow off residential streets the city is also making sure to keep fire hydrants clear and ready for use.

CAMPAIGN: Will open windrows “This campaign, which is the full campaign with the full-size windows, we can’t expect residents to dig through a four-foot windrow, so we will be mechanically moving those open,” he said.

Windrows will be placed on the even side of streets this year.

For cul-de-sacs or other streets where there are only even or odd-numbered homes, windrows will be placed on the north or west side of streets. Sikora said details of exceptions, along with schedules, can be found at www.reddeer.ca.

Full priority six plows, which cost in the neighbourhood of $600,000, typically do not occur until the end of January or early February. The surface plowing campaign, including back alleys, has cost about $250,000, according to Sikora.

In a release announcing the plowing campaign, Mayor Tara Veer said the full plow is being done in response to public feedback. On the city’s Facebook page Wednesday, many residents criticized the announcement, saying the city should not have done the current surface plow campaign in addition to the full plow. Others celebrated the decision.

Sikora said his department will meet with Environmental Services next week to consider adding a temporary snow storage site to handle the snow still to be removed, as the two permanent storage sites are “basically full.”

Up-to-date information on plowing campaigns is available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. by calling 403342-8238. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

VICTIM: Celebration set Pannenbecker played for the Ponoka Stampeders hockey team and was assistant captain.

He loved baseball and hockey and was working in construction as a framer until he was set to start his apprenticeship for carpentry.

In a Facebook post, his father, Denny Pannenbecker thanks friends and family for the memories and photos they are sharing of his son.

“As his father, it is amazing to see all the people he has touched in his young life. I am so very proud of the young man he had become. He loved you all very much. Please allow him to live on in your hearts and memories,” he wrote.

Instead of a funeral the family has organized a celebration of Pannenbecker’s life for Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

“We’re asking that no one wears black. Everyone that was on his team will be wearing team jerseys.

We’re asking everyone to wear colourful clothes or jerseys or blue and white because he loved the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was an oddball in Alberta that way,” Guenther said.

The celebration will be followed by a memorial skate at 6 p.m. at Cranna Lake in Lacombe.

“He spent so much of his life on the rink and it’s a big part of our life as a family and we want to make sure we pay tribute to him in a way that he would have liked and I think he would have liked that.”

Another unidentified framer of the Red Deer area, age 20, was also pronounced dead at the scene.

Donna Mills, 56, of Olds, also died. She was the lone occupant of the SUV. The four survivors were transported to various hospitals and as of Tuesday afternoon, Olds RCMP reported that all four are expected to make full recoveries.

Police say speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash but the investigation is ongoing and no determination has yet been made on the cause. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

ROBBERY: Skin burned

Flood-damaged school to be razed

She told him she had no cash drawer, but would get some cash from one of the dispensers, fumbling with the machine because she couldn’t see clearly.

CALGARY — An 88-year-old school in Calgary “My face was burning so bad, I couldn’t see anythat was heavily damaged in last summer’s flood will thing, couldn’t breathe — I just wanted him gone.” be demolished and replaced.

Paul said it took a week to get rid of the smell The Calgary Board of Education voted Tuesday from the spray. Teller Anna-Marie Cooke said it was night to tear down Elbow Park School instead of the second time in her career that she had been on renovating it. duty during a bank robbery.

Officials say the structure is at risk of collapsing Cook said she froze up, crediting Paul with taking and trying to repair it would cost about 55 per cent the initiative to fulfil the robber’s demands. more than building a new school.

People in the courtroom witnessed unexpected Sheila Taylor, the board’s chairperson, says the drama while Cooke was reviewing surveillance decision to demolish wasn’t an easy one to reach, but video with Snider. Most eyes in the courtroom were it’s the right move. focused on the video screen when she fainted, falling Construction could begin by late this year, with to the floor with a soft thump. the opening possibly coming in September 2016.

Sheriffs rushed to her aid and court was adjourned for a few minutes while paramedics were called to assess her for injuries and see what help she might need.

Defence counsel Norman Clair said during the COLD LAKE — A man in northeastern Alberta adjournment that it was the first time in 30 years of who is charged with abusing his daughter has been practising criminal law that he had seen a witness denied legal aid. collapse on the stand. Alberta is one of the few jurisThe child’s father, who is 30, is charged with agdictions where witnesses are required to stand durgravated assault, assault and criminal negligence ing testimony, said Clair. causing bodily harm.

Once she had recovered, Cook was allowed to take He appeared in Cold Lake provincial court a seat for the rest of her testimony.

Wednesday and says he will appeal the legal aid deMall customer Shawn Deschaine, who was at the cision. south side of the bank at the time of the robbery, Crown lawyer Jeff Rudiak says the girl is now said he gave chase when he saw a running man blind because of the abuse and may suffer from cereand heard someone yell: “That guy just robbed the bral palsy. bank.” Deschaine said he pursued the man around The man’s 22-year-old girlfriend faces the same the back of a store toward a residential area, where charges. The couple are to appear in court again on a car was parked at the side of the road.

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The robber got into the passenger side of the car and then got out again with Deschaine still in pursuit.

Deschaine said he was within four feet of the fleeing robber who suddenly turned around STEAK HOUSE & LOUNGE and sprayed him in the face. “(It) hit me in the face and my eyes immeJanuary Dinner Special diately closed.”

Deschaine said he wiped his eyes and opened them long enough to see the man jump over a fence and Served with vegetables and choice of potatoes. potatoes disappear.

Witness Donna Krause, who lives in the neighbourhood, said she was sitting inside when she heard a bang from a window on her house.

Outside, she confronted a man who told her he was “hiding his clothes.”

She said she told him she was going to call the police and didn’t see him again.

The trial continues today and is scheduled to last until the end of next week. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

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HINTON— Police in Alberta say they have charged a man and rescued a four-year-old girl following a child pornography investigation.

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team’s Internet Child Exploitation unit says the case involves a girl from Hinton and a 52-year-man who was arrested last month at a work camp.

Kenneth McKinley faces sexual assault, sexual interference and child pornography charges.He was to appear today in Hinton provincial court.

RCMP Sgt. Mike Lokken (lock-en) says police began investigating after receiving a tip from the RCMP National Child Exploitation Centre in Ottawa about images that suggested that the girl was being abused.

He said the suspect is not related to the girl and she is safe with her family

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teenage Elvis impersonator from Quebec performed during a celebration for the late icon’s 79th birthday at Graceland on Wednesday.

David Thibault, 16, sang Happy Birthday and participated in the cakecutting at the event at Elvis Presley’s longtime Memphis home.

He also taped a segment with Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush and correspondent for the Today show.

Thibault gained fame after his singing of Blue Christmas garnered millions of views on YouTube.

Other guests at the Graceland party included television and radio personality Wink Martindale. He recalled the day nearly 60 years ago when Presley’s first single, That’s All Right, played for the first time on the radio.

It was July 8, 1954, and a fresh-faced Martindale was working as a disc jockey at WHBQ in Memphis. He was at the studio when legendary producer Sam Phillips brought by an acetate copy of the song Presley cut at Phillips’ Sun Records.

DJ Dewey Phillips — no relation to Sam — played the song on his influential Red, Hot and Blue radio show, and rock ’n’ roll history was made.

“It was almost like an out-of-body experience,” Martindale told Presley fans at Wednesday’s gathering. “That was the beginning of Presley-mania.”

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and Martindale participated in the cake-cutting along with producer Knox Phillips, who is Sam Phillips’ son and a member of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

Martindale was a longtime friend of Presley, who dated Martindale’s wife Sandy before they married.

After his days in Memphis, Martindale went on to TV fame as host of Teenage Dance Party and the game shows Gambit and Tic Tac Dough.

Presley was born in Tupelo, Miss., on Jan. 8, 1935, and moved to Memphis with his parents at age 13. He was 42 when he died Aug. 16, 1977.

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ty dramatized the most famous SEAL mission, the raid in Abbottabad that killed Osama bin Laden.

The recent docudrama Captain Phillips recreated the rescue of the kidnapped mariner by SEAL snipers, with Tom Hanks’ most-moving scene improvised with a real-life Naval officer.

Such productions, though, have given rise to questions of accuracy and charges of propaganda.

U.S. senators, including Dianne Feinstein and John McCain, claimed that too much information was shared with the filmmakers of Zero Dark Thirty, and many criticized the film for suggesting torture aided the hunt for bin Laden.

Retired Army lieutenant general James B. Vaught argued that Act of Valor revealed too much about tactics: “Get the hell out of the media!” he implored.

But the military sees in the movies a chance to shape its image and insure some degree of authenticity in depictions of its service men and women.

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duty SEALs to faithfully render the soldiers’ lives, in battle and in brotherhood.

“I was at the screening when there were a hundred moms and dads of dead soldiers,” says Berg.

“And I was at a screening where there were 500 active members of special operations, including Admiral (William) McRaven. And those are different. Because when those lights come up, those people are going to look you in the eye.”

Over the years, SEALs have been played by the likes of Bruce Willis, Steven Seagal and Demi Moore, and been a mainstay in video games (Call of Duty, Metal Gear Solid).

But the movies, often in close consultation with the military, have come a long way since 1990’s Navy SEALs, with Charlie Sheen.

2012’s Act of Valor was acted out by active-duty SEALs and used live-ammo sequences to portray a fictional covert mission.

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NEW YORK — Marcus Luttrell, the former Navy SEAL whose deadly mission in Afghanistan has been turned into the film Lone Survivor, strides into a hotel room for an interview, trailed by his service dog, Mr. Rigby.

The tall, hulking, goateed Navy Cross recipient greets a journalist with a rock-hard grip, and nods to director Peter Berg and star Mark Wahlberg, who plays him in the film. This is clearly not what he wants to be doing.

Based on Luttrell’s bestselling 2007 memoir, Lone Survivor is about a 2005 four-man operation in northeastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province that fell apart when a trio of goat herders stumbled upon the staked-out SEALs. After releasing the civilians and aborting the mission, the SEALs were quickly ambushed by the Taliban in a firefight that tumbled down a rocky gulch, killed Luttrell’s three fellow SEALs, left Luttrell badly injured and, in an attempted rescue, killed 16 more men.

Lone Survivor, which opens like a recruitment video with documentary footage of intense SEAL training, is the latest in a series of films that pays tribute to the Navy’s special forces: In messy, uncertain wars, they’re elite practitioners of precision.

In the era of the superhero film, the Navy SEALs have inspired filmmakers as the genuine article.

Luttrell would rather not talk about any of it. He went along with Lone Survivor and wrote the book at the urging of his superiors.

Compared to the actual events, the movie is no traumatic experience for Luttrell.

“I went through it in real life, so a movie about it isn’t going to affect me in any way,” says the 38-year-old Texan.

Hollywood and the American military are worlds apart.

But Lone Survivor is a uniquely close collaboration, one in which Berg and Wahlberg (both producers) worked under significant pressure from the families of those who died and active-

Lone Survivor has largely drawn praise as a brutal ode to Navy SEALs and a faithful depiction of the moral confusion of combat.

“For films like Black Hawk Down and Lone Survivor, the commonality is the notion that this is an important opportunity to set the record straight or at least to portray things as they believe they happened,” says Philip Strub, head of the Defence Department’s Film and Television Liaison Office.

It can make for a thorny mix of fictionalization, artist license and classification issues.

Berg consulted frequently with military liaisons and the Navy Office of Information while writing the script.

“I read the after-action reports,” says Berg.

“I looked at the autopsies. I went to Iraq. I met all these guys. We just followed the blueprint that Latrell laid out in his book. We never set out to do something non-Hollywood or Hollywood. We just literally told the story.”

Says Wahlberg: “Everybody fell in line with what the goals were, what the agenda was and how high the standard was set by not only the SEAL team guys but their families. It was a lot of pressure, but everybody took a lot of pride in the fact that we were taking part in this thing.”

When the film, which expands nationally in theatres Friday, premiered at the AFI Festival in November, Wahlberg made emotional comments about actors who brag about military training for a movie.

“I was really talking about myself, because I’ve been guilty of it many times, talking about how hard I had to work,” says Wahlberg.

“It’s nothing compared to what they do.”

But Luttrell emerged from Lone Survivor with admiration for Berg and Wahlberg: “It’s all relative,” he says.

“What I do for a living and what he does for a living is exactly the same.

We both wake up in the morning, put out as hard as we can and then go to bed at night, hoping to see the next day.”

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1982 — Three moderate earthquakes measuring 5.5 to 4.9 on the Richter scale shake New Brunswick. No serious damage

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1965 — Mountain avalanche kills four drivers on the highway near Hope, B.C. 1899 — Manitobans suffer under a record low temperature of -52.8C. 1838 — Canadian militia capture U.S. sloop Anne, which was used by republican rebels — the Hunters Lodges.

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CHRISTMAS

Shopping season looked good

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Official numbers have yet to be issued, but anecdotal evidence suggests the 2013 holiday shopping season was a good one for local retailers.

“I think it was a great Christmas season,” said Dan Hachey, general manager of Parkland Mall.

“From talking to retailers and from what we’ve seen so far, we’re probably up about two per cent in sales.”

Hachey didn’t think there were more shoppers in his mall this December, with snowy conditions early in the month probably deterring some. But he noted a positive attitude among consumers this year.

“I think the economy is good.”

Dallas Hand, retail manager at Bower Place Shopping Centre, also thought the 2013 holiday shopping season was a good one. He couldn’t cite sales figures, but noted that traffic volumes and gift card sales were high.

“I know from a guest services perspective, because I manage that aspect, it was a better year than last year.”

Amanda Gould, executive director of the Red Deer Downtown Business Association, also felt this holiday retail season was strong.

“The businesses I have spoken with did most certainly see an increase over the Christmas period,” she said.

Gould was pleased with the success of the Dec. 7 North Pole Stroll, which her association organized in conjunction with downtown stores.

Statistics Canada hasn’t released data about consumer spending during November or December. But Alberta stores rang in a record $6.22 billion in sales in October, a 6.6 per cent improvement from a year earlier. Nationally, the year-over-year increase in retail sales was three per cent.

Todd Hirsch, chief economist with ATB Financial, said at the time that the numbers were a positive indication of what the Christmas shopping season would be like. He attributed the spending surge to a steady inflow of people to Alberta and the province’s strong economy.

“With average weekly wages still growing by between three and five per cent annually, Alberta shoppers are feeling confident about their jobs and their future income potential,” Hirsch wrote in his daily economic commentary, The Owl. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Two clothing shops to close A pair of clothing stores in Bower Place Shopping Centre are cashing out.

Bluenotes’ final day of operation in the mall was Wednesday, and Eddie Bauer is scheduled to close at the end of this month.

Bluenotes once had a pair of stores in the city, but closed its Parkland Mall location a year and a half ago. Eddie Bauer has operated in Bower Place Shopping Centre since 2007.

Dallas Hand, the mall’s retail manager, wasn’t able to disclose whether new tenants have been secured for the spaces occupied by Bluenotes and Eddie Bauer.

“There are some new, exciting retail opportunities coming soon,” he said.

Across the city at Parkland Mall, general manager Dan Hachey expressed optimism that vacant space in his shopping centre could soon be filled.

BOWER PLACE Specifically, he’s hoping that the area occupied by Sears until 2008 will soon have a longterm tenant or tenants.

“It’s evident that retailers are more trusting of the economy now,” he said, noting that companies were reluctant to expand after the recession hit. “I think there are enough signs out there that they feel they can look at capital expenditures and growth.”

That confidence has translated into increasing inquiries and discussions about leasing opportunities at Parkland Mall.

The strength of the Alberta economy and Red Deer’s location between Calgary and Edmonton makes the city an attractive option for retailers, said Hachey. But, he added, the list of companies that don’t already have a store in Red Deer is becoming short.

PARKLAND DEAL COMPLETE Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX: PKI) reported on Wednesday that it has completed its purchase of SPF Energy Inc. Red Deer-based Parkland announced on Nov. 8 that it was acquiring all of the outstanding shares of SPF Energy, the parent company of Farstad Oil Inc. and Superpumper Inc. It paid C$113 million for the shares, consisting of approximately $91 million cash and the issuance of 1.2 million common shares of Parkland.

The effective date of the acquisition was Jan. 1.

“We are pleased to welcome the SPF Energy Team to Parkland,” said Bob Espey, president and CEO of Parkland. “Our strategy is to grow in areas with strong future prospects where we can add value through our robust supply capability. SPF Energy provides a strong platform for further growth in the Northwestern United States.”

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Peter Anderson and Russ Thompson of Budal Construction work on The Chopped Leaf restaurant at Clearview Market Square on Wednesday. The business is expected to open in early February.

The Chopped Leaf coming to Clearview Market Square

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Clearview Market Square will soon boast another eating option.

The Chopped Leaf, a Kelowna-based fast-food chain specializing in salads, wraps, soups and sandwiches, is scheduled to open in the shopping centre early next month.

Blair Stevens, the business’s founder and CEO, said The Chopped Leaf appeals to people looking for a healthy but tasty meal.

“Our dressing and soups are made from scratch, along with our croutons, pitas and cookies,” he said.

The salads, wraps and sandwiches are chef-designed, added Stevens, and customers can also choose their own ingredients from a selection of about 50.

Gluten-free and vegan options are available, he said.

“It’s a big part of our brand.”

Stevens, who grew up in Edmonton, previously founded the Wok Box Asian franchise. In 2009, he opened The Chopped Leaf in Kelowna, where he now lives.

“I learned from the goods and bads of what we did with the Wok Box and hopefully took all of the goods to The Chopped Leaf world.”

The Red Deer franchise will be the seventh in

Alberta, with six more in British Columbia. More are coming, with expansion into Saskatchewan and Manitoba planned.

“We have six stores actually under construction today.”

The Chopped Leaf network could easily be much broader, said Stevens.

“We could be at double the stores we’re on, but we’re just making sure we align with the best franchise partners possible.”

Stevens said smaller markets like Red Deer have proven to be good locations for The Chopped Leaf. He’s also quite familiar with this city.

“It’s going to be tough on the labour side of things, but we’re excited with the way Red Deer’s going — the econo— BLAIR STEVENS my.”

The initial phase of Clearview Market Square is now full, but developer Melcor Developments Ltd. is building a 17,000-square-foot building to the west, with a 10,000-square-foot building and a 5,000-square-foot building also planned for nearby.

National child-care business Kids & Company will occupy the upper floor of the two-storey 17,000-square-foot building.

Melcor is currently seeking tenants for the main floor of the building, which could accommodate four or five commercial tenants, said Jesse Rudge, vicepresident of Melcor’s property development division. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

‘I LEARNED FROM THE GOODS AND BADS OF WHAT WE DID WITH THE WOK BOX AND HOPEFULLY TOOK ALL OF THE GOODS TO THE CHOPPED LEAF WORLD.’

Premiums likely to rise as insurers forced to pay up SEVERE WEATHER TREND THAT HAS BATTERED THE COUNTRY DURING THE PAST YEAR IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Home owners should prepare to pay more for property insurance as the severe weather trend that has battered the country during the past year is expected to continue.

“There are more and more storms happening, and we’re seeing extreme weather events that happened once every 40 years... that can now be expected to happen once every six years,” said Pete Karageorgos, manager of consumer and industry relations at the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

“Trends for the last few years have been that we’re seeing storms occur with greater regularity so the amount of claims that have been presented have been averaging about a billion dollars a year over the last three years or so.”

While the industry group doesn’t comment on specific premiums, Karageorgos said costs will drive prices in the insurance industry.

“When your costs go up, the prices are going to follow. It’s like that for a cup of coffee and insurance is the same,” he said.

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property and casualty insurers, raised premiums by 15 to 20 per cent during the past few months as catastrophic losses and weather-related claims have risen.

The company has also introduced peril-based pricing and changes in the products, and is increasing its push to educate customers on how to limit the impact of storms.

Deductibles have also been increased in most provinces, with a base deductible of $1,000 instead of $500.

“From water to wind, the impacts of climate change coupled with urban growth, aging municipal infrastructure and the greater prevalence of finished basements are posing new challenges to the industry,” said Intact spokesman Gilles Gratton.

“The insurance product must evolve and adapt to reflect emerging climate change risks and ensure the home insurance product is sustainable, to ensure its availability and affordability across the country for the long term.”

Catastrophic losses insured by Intact over the last three years represented between 10 per cent and 20 per cent of Intact’s total claims costs in personal property, Gratton added, noting that water damage, wind and hail claims now

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represent more than 50 per cent of the company’s insured losses in personal property.

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the amount of insured damage resulting from extreme weather in Canada grew from less of $200 million in 2006 to $1.2 billion in 2012.

In the past year, the combination of massive flooding in Alberta in June and a one-day torrential rainfall in Toronto in July brought the overall amount of insured property damages across Canada to $3 billion.

The ice storm that crippled Toronto and other parts of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces over the Christmas holiday left thousands of people without electricity for days.

Frigid temperatures from a system dubbed a“’polar vortex” suspended and delayed flights earlier this week in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

It’s still too early to say how much the deep freeze will cost, but Glenn McGillivray, managing director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, said the latest storms are part of an ongoing pattern that should alert homeowners.

“It’s just been five horrendous years in a row,” McGillivray said.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 97.90 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.52 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.35 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.51 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.51 Cdn. National Railway . . 58.63 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 157.74 Sirius CM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.63 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.34 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.43 Cervus Equipment Corp 23.84 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 43.16 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 46.57 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 27.45 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.55 General Motors Co. . . . . 40.42 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 18.08 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.20 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 48.22 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 66.09 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.60 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 13.90 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.76 Consumer Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.60 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 100.03 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 43.25 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 16.59 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.92

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.74 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 61.22 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.83 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 26.65 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.37 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.81 First Quantum Minerals . 18.78 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 23.87 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.61 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.91 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 36.19 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.56 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 26.28 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.78 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 92.44 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 52.21 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.30 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 53.22 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 35.24 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 19.89 Canyon Services Group. 12.10 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 29.77 CWC Well Services . . . . . 0.85 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 18.70 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.91 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . 100.74 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 49.50 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.68 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 33.22

Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.97 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.66 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.40 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 0.42 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.93 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 37.47 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.52 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.01 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.65 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 61.51 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 71.00 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.40 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.02 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 38.49 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.60 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 31.78 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 55.20 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 69.00 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.35 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 87.08 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 71.00 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 37.35 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.08

MARKETS CLOSE’ TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher Wednesday as minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting shed little light on how fast the U.S. central bank will accelerate the winding up of a key stimulus program.

The S&P/TSX composite index gained 17.7 points to 13,614.63 with lift coming primarily from miners and techs.

The Canadian dollar continued to

plumb multi-year depths, down 0.27 of a cent to 92.56 cents US, its lowest close since late October 2009.

New York markets were mainly lower following the release of the minutes from the meeting last month when the Fed decided to start tapering its US$85 billion a month of bond purchases by $10 billion starting this month and said further decreases would depend on economic data.

But traders had hoped there would be some clues as to the pace

of further tapering and now the focus has shifted to Friday and the release of the government’s employment report for December.

Expectations for a stronger than expected jobs report on Friday grew after payroll firm ADP reported Wednesday that the U.S. private sector created 238,000 jobs in December.

The ADP data came out two days before the U.S. government releases its non-farm payrolls report and ex-

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The debate over exporting liquefied natural gas is intensifying as the Energy Department considers an array of applications to ship the fuel to Japan, India and other countries where prices are far higher than in the United States.

Some large manufacturers that use natural gas say the department is moving too quickly to approve gas exports, pushing the United States into a “danger zone” that could raise prices and harm the economy. Environmental groups worry that tentative approval of several large export projects may accelerate a fracking boom they say could harm public health and the environment.

Industry groups, meanwhile, say the administration is moving too slowly, with just one of nearly two dozen proposed LNG export terminals given final approval in the past two years.

Four other projects have received conditional backing.

“The Department of Energy’s slow-walk of LNG export licenses violates our trade obligations” and could cause the U.S. to lose billions of dollars in the global gas market, said Margo Thorning, director of the Act on LNG campaign, an advocacy group that supports gas exports.

“In a perfect world, we’d like to just see them approve all the applications that meet the requirements and let the market figure out which ones are actually going to be built,” said Marty Durbin, president and CEO of America’s Natural Gas Alliance, an industry group that has pushed for more exports to keep the U.S. competitive in a global market.

If built, the projects already given tentative or final approval would export about 6.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas a day, enough to meet the needs of nearly 70,000 homes for one year. And that is just the beginning.

The proposals considered so far represent less than one-quarter of the total amount energy companies are seeking to export.

Energy companies say the U.S. should act now, before other countries such as Russia or Iran approve export projects that could help meet growing energy demands in Asia and other parts of the world.

been generally positive so far this year, up almost four per cent over the last week.

Industrials also dragged, with Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) down 95 cents to $58.63. A CN train carrying liquefied petroleum gas and crude oil derailed in northwestern New Brunswick on Tuesday.

A spokesman said initial indications are that 15 cars and one locomotive derailed from a train that consisted of 122 cars and four locomotives.

The energy sector was off 0.28 per cent as the February crude oil contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange slid $1.34 to US$92.33 a barrel. Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) fell 61 cents to C$45.97.

In other corporate news, Monsanto reported better than expected first-quarter earnings on higher sales of the company’s insect-repelling and herbicide-resistant soybean seeds in Latin America.

Despite an 8.6 per cent increase in profit, the company left its full-year fiscal guidance unchanged. Its shares shed early declines to advance $1.99 to US$115.23.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Wednesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,614.63 up 17.70 points TSX Venture Exchange — 956.16 up 6.33 points TSX 60 — 782.09 up 1.98 points Dow — 16,462.74 down 68.20 points S&P 500 — 1,837.49 down 0.39 of a point Nasdaq — 4,165.61 up 12.43 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 92.56 cents US, down 0.27 of a cent Pound — C$1.7773, up 1.05

cents Euro — C$1.4672, up 0.05 of a cent Euro — US$1.3580, down 0.36 of a cent Oil futures: US$92.33 per barrel, down $1.34 (February contract) Gold futures: US$1,225.50 per oz., down $4.10 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.791 oz., down 14.2 cents $700.58 kg, down $4.57 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 956.16, up 6.33 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 145.92 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Jan. ’14 $7.00 lower $421.10; March ’14 $6.90 lower $430.10; May ’14 $6.80 lower $439.00; July ’14 $6.60 lower $447.20; Nov. ’14 $6.10 lower $460.90; Jan ’15 $6.40 lower $465.60; March ’15 $7.10 lower $469.50; May ’15 $8.30 lower $471.30; July ’15 $9.20 lower $471.20; Nov ’15 $9.20 lower $467.40; Jan. ’16 $9.20 lower $467.40.

Barley (Western): March ’14 unchanged $146.00; May ’14 unchanged $148.00; July ’14 unchanged $148.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $148.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $148.00; March ’15 unchanged $148.00; May ’15 unchanged $148.00; July ’15 unchanged $148.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $148.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $148.00; March ’16 unchanged $148.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 395,800 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 395,800.

EU beefs up carbon trading system

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS, Belgium — It will become more expensive for businesses in the European Union to burn fossil fuels this year after the 28-country bloc decided Wednesday to beef up its carbon trading system.

The agreement ended a year of bickering over how to amend what is Europe’s prime tool in the fight against climate change and the world’s biggest emission trading system.

Under the cap-and-trade scheme, companies pay per ton of carbon dioxide they release into the atmosphere, with the pollution certificates traded on the market. The EU now decided to postpone the sale of 900 million additional carbon allowances — a move that will tighten supply and likely drive up prices of carbon allowances by 10 to 15 per cent, according to analysts.

The tightening of the market is set to take effect this spring, EU Commission

spokesman Isaac Valero said.

European business lobbies vigorously opposed beefing up the carbon market, saying it would raise energy prices and broader operating costs, undermining companies’ competitiveness. Environmentalists, in turn, urged the EU to push ahead.

The 28-nation EU, the world’s largest economy, introduced the system in 2005 to encourage industries to reduce emissions and invest in greener technologies. Companies can trade these certificates, providing an incentive to cut emissions. Over time, the number of allowances will be lowered, cutting the overall emissions in the EU. However, the system ran into problems when the prices for licenses dropped amid lower-than-expected demand because of Europe’s stalling economy. The low price, which is currently just below 5 euros ($6.8) per ton, reduces companies’ incentives to invest in new, less-polluting technology.

EU climate chief Connie Hedegaard lauded the agreement for “stabilizing the

carbon market in the coming years” and vowed to press for a more fundamental overhaul of the system down the road to make it yet more efficient.

The Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, first proposed the tightening of the carbon allowances, but the measure was shot down in April in the European Parliament amid heavy lobbying from Europe’s industry and business lobbies.

Another vote months later, however, approved the measure, which was subsequently cleared by EU governments.

In the U.S., President Barack Obama’s efforts to pass a cap-and-trade bill at the federal level failed on Capitol Hill due to bipartisan opposition.

California, however, has introduced a cap-and-trade program similar to the EU’s.

The scheme sets a limit on the amount of carbon that can be released annually from the state’s biggest industrial polluters, with permits being auctioned off and the cap declining over time.

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pectations have been that the U.S. economy cranked out about 195,000 jobs in December.

The Dow Jones industrials lost 68.2 points to 16,462.74, the Nasdaq added 12.43 points to 4,165.61 and the S&P 500 index declined 0.39 of a point to 1,837.49.

Meanwhile, the Fed minutes did nothing to dispel concerns that the U.S. central bank will exit its latest quantitative easing program well before the end of 2014.

The bond purchases have kept long-term rates low and encouraged investors to put their money in the stock market.

TSX gains were paced by the base metals segment, up 0.74 per cent even as the March copper contract lost early gains and gave back two cents to US$3.34 a pound.

Performance was mixed with HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) ahead 20 cents to C$8.81 while Teck Resources (TCK.B) declined 33 cents to $26.28.

The tech sector was largely supportive, ahead 0.72 per cent as Open Text (TSX:OTC) rose $2.12 to $101.60.

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) was up six cents to $9.20 on top of two days of solid gains. Wednesday’s advance came as Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) said that it will double its investment in the smartphone maker’s debt with the purchase of an additional US$250 million in convertible debentures.

Financials were also supportive with Manulife Financial ahead 50 cents to $21.35.

The gold sector was the biggest drag, down about one per cent as the February gold bullion contract slipped $4.10 to US$1,225.50 an ounce. Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) faded 30 cents to C$19.37 while Goldcorp (TSX:G) fell 25 cents to $23.87.

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Obituaries BARON (Fixter, Johnston) Shirley Margaret Born in Barrie, Ontario on July 11, 1941 died January 8, 2014. Shirley graduated from the Winnipeg General Hospital as an RN and later married her husband Wally Fixter in 1962. They had two sons Daniel (Norma) and David (Bree). Shirley was predeceased by her first husband Wally in 1991 and married Bill Baron on August 1, 1998.

She leaves to mourn; her three sisters Louise (Bruce) Hembroff, Judy (Serge) Millen and Jackie (Dave) Liddell and four loving grandchildren Douglas, Samantha, Faith and Christopher. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel of Rocky Funeral Home with interment to follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery Tuesday January 14, 2014 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Shirley’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 202- 5013 50 Avenue R e d D e e r, A B T 4 N 4 C 4 .

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LAST Kelsey John James Douglas It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Last, 24, of Red Deer, Alberta on January 3, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained on an oil rig near Edson, Alberta.

He was born August 26, 1989 in Calgary, Alberta, the son of Fred and Carlene Last. He moved to Strathmore from Calgary when he was nine years old and earned his diploma from Strathmore High School. After graduation, he moved to Red Deer where he soon began a career on the oil rigs. Kelsey had a larger than life personality and made friends easily with his quirky sense of humor and desire to lend a hand to anyone that needed it. He had a passion for hunting, camping, quadding, Wok Box and anything covered in Heinz Ketchup. Kelsey recently fulfilled his dream of buying an acreage with a big shop for fixing his many toys.

Kelsey is survived by his parents Fred Last (Kathy Nattestad) and Carlene Last ( Ti m S t a r t ) , h i s s i s t e r Rheyanna, his brother Tim, his sister Danielle and their families, paternal grandmother Margaret Neuman and maternal grandfather Roy Duffus. Kelsey leaves behind the love of his life, Tiffany Johnston and her family, as well as many loving friends and extended family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Word of Life Church, south end of Taylor Drive, on England Way, Red Deer, Alberta. Donations may be made to a fund for his beloved Tiffany to finish her education as a Psychiatric Nurse. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stettlerfuneralhome.com and will be forwarded to Kelsey’s family. Care and funeral arrangements have been entrusted to STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0, 1-877-844-3422

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CASEY, Randy Roy Apr. 13, 1964 - Dec. 26, 2013 With great sadness the family of Randy Roy Casey announces his passing on December 26, 2013 in his home. Randy is survived by numerous family and friends.

Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, 5019 47A Avenue. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta in lieu of flowers. Condolences can be posted to the family on the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home website: www. sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca/obituary God our Father has called you home

HALBERG Ernest Ole Mar. 2, 1923 - Jan. 3, 2014 Ernest Ole Halberg of Lacombe Alberta passed away peacefully on January 3, 2014. Ole was born in Janijo, Kristianopel, Sweden on March 2, 1923 to Walfrid and Olga Halberg. They immigrated to Canada in 1924 and he grew up on the family farm in the Lincoln District and went to school at Lincoln School. When he was a young man he joined the Army and proudly served in WWII until he had to return home because his father was injured. Ole started farming from that day forward. Ole met and married the love of his life Vera (Terry) Halberg in 1947 and to this union five children were born. They farmed in the Lincoln District before retiring to Lacombe in 2000 where they had several good years and then due to failing health they moved into the Care Centre. They were together until Terry passed away in 2012 celebrating sixty four years together.

Ole leaves to cherish his memories, son Neil (Judy) and their children Candy (Rob), Steven (Rochelle), Casey and Chuck, daughter Laura (Rick) Schafer and their daughter Kendall, daughter in law Sandy and her children Jason (Kelly) and Catherine (Jason), son Victor (Kim), eleven great grandchildren, his brothers in law Lloyd and Morley (Margaret) Grose, cousin Ernie McEachern and numerous nieces and nephews. Ole was predeceased by his loving wife Terry, his son Len, his parents, infant daughter Olga, sister and brother in law Edith and Curtis Hunt, and sisters in law Mercia and Marion Grose.

The memories will remain but his presence will be missed by all who loved him. A funeral service for Ernest will be held at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe, Alberta on Friday, January 10, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Legion Poppy Fund at 10720-101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2S3. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements.

Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

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SOEHN Reinhold 1934 - 2013 Reinhold “Rick” Soehn passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013 at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Rick was born on May 21, 1934 in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan into a family of 9 children. Rick is survived by his son Carson, of Vancouver and his daughter Carla, of Surrey B.C., four brothers, Peter Soehn of Kelowna, Phillip Soehn of Chilliwack, Louis Soehn of Keremeos, B.C. and August Soehn of Medicine Hat, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rick will be missed by those whose lives he touched, whether in the local restaurant, around town or at church. He is known to many as a very talented artist and the “maker of name tags”, as he created thousands of name tags for almost everyone he knew or dealt with whether at the local restaurant, bank, grocery or hardware store.

Much of Rick’s life, artwork and artwork of his family can be viewed online at http:// artisticimpressionsbyrick.blogspot.ca A Funeral Service to celebrate Rick’s life will be held at Living Stones Church, 2020 40 Avenue, Red Deer, AB on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 1:00 pm.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and CREMATORIUM (at Lake Fraser Gate) Telephone: 403-297-0711 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

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LENTON Margaret June Our wonderful mother (Margaret) June Lenton (nee Bailey) passed peacefully away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on January 2, 2014.

She was born in Lacombe, Alberta June 24, 1937. Her family moved to Vancouver, British Columbia where she attended Gladstone High School. After graduation, she joined the Royal Canadian Auxiliary Air Force before transferring to the Royal Canadian Regular Air Force as a fighter control operator, serving from 1956 to 1959.

There she met and married Howard Lenton. Together, they had five children. In 1971, they parted ways. Mom started taking courses at Confederation College and eventually received her diploma as a Rehab Practitioner in 1976.

She then moved with her children to Red Deer, working at Michener Center. She was an avid knitter making numerous items for local charities. Mom was a 30 year survivor of breast cancer. She is survived by her five children, Jacqueline Lenton of Red Deer, Tom Lenton of Edmonton, Kai (Gaye) Flexhaug of Calgary, Sandra (Sam) of Red Deer and Rick Lenton o f R e d D e e r, a s w e l l a s eleven grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, Ethel and Cecil Bailey; her sisters, Adeline and Muriel; and her former husband, Howard Lenton. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in June’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, Suite 101, 6751 - 52 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4K8.

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

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PANNENBECKER DAMIAN JOEL Oct. 4, 1994 - Jan. 6, 2014 It is with great sadness that Denny and Marlene Pannenbecker announce the sudden passing of their son Damian Joel Pannenbecker, brother to Brie, Krista, Carolina, Lubenson, Adnez, Suza and beloved friend to so many.

A ff e c t i o n a t e l y k n o w n a s “Goober” by family and “Panny” by friends. Damian’s infectious smile, compassionate nature and loving heart will be dearly missed by all who know him.

A celebration of life will be held at Lacombe Memorial Centre at 1 PM on Saturday January 11th, 2014. All those attending are asked to please refrain from wearing black. Instead, please wear casual colourful clothing or team jerseys. Damian loved the Toronto Maple Leafs and the colour blue. A memorial skate will be held at 6 PM the same day at Cranna Lake.

Please feel free to bring snacks, beverages, etc. along with your skates. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Dominican Feed the Kids Organization which operates under Hope for the Nations. This is a cause close to Damian’s heart. http://www.hopeforthenations. com/project.aspx?asset=2193 Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

LARSON Bernadine Lenora Bernadine Lenora Larson of Red Deer passed away after a courageous fight on Monday, January 6, 2014, at the age of 80 years. Bernadine was born on November 21, 1933 in Estuary, Saskatchewan.

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by Gordon, her husband of 60 years, daughter Wynona (Stephen), son Lee (Gail), grandchildren; Lennea (Chris), E l d e n , Va n e s s a ( To d d ) , Jacinda (Amanda), and Garrett, great grandchildren; Alexis and Lucas. She is also survived by brothers; Jerry and Jim, sister Betty, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Fred and sister Linda. Bernadine will be remembered as a selfless and loving person.

She is gone but will never be forgotten. Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Mulder and the staff of Unit 32 at Red Deer Regional Hospital and the staff of home care and We Care. A Funeral Service for Bernadine will take place at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Alto Reste Cemetery. Memorial donations in Bernadine’s name may be made directly to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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SIMS Alice Mary Sept. 15, 1925 - Dec. 28, 2013

TIMMERMANS Leo Anthony Feb. 24, 1927 to Jan. 5, 2014 Leo was born in Amsterdam and grew up in Arnhem, the Netherlands. He and his new bride Margaret immigrated to Saskatchewan in January 1953. After several moves in Saskatchewan and then to Alberta and BC, they retired to Sylvan Lake, where they have resided for 20 years.

Leo is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Faye (Doug) Burles, sons Eugene, Roy (Cindy) and Robert, by grandchildren Lee (Michelle), Meridith (Trent), Laura (Steve), Marshall, Julianne, Lisa (Jesse), Tim (Lisa), Kevin, Robin (Craig), Tiffany (Dave), Taylor, Leah and Taryn, by great-grandchildren Jackson, Alice, Evan, Memphis, Kaylin, Rylan and Lucas, and by his sisters-in-law Dinie van Beetuw and Dolf Huis in’t Veld. He was predeceased by his parents Bernadina Leenes and Andrew Timmermans.

Leo enjoyed spending time camping with his family. In retirement, he was an ardent bridge player and gardener and was an active volunteer with the Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Association. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, 5019 47a Avenue. Following the service, a tea will be held at the Sylvan Lake Legion, 4916 50 Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Leo’s honour may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

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Alice was born in Calgary, Alberta, 88 years ago to Willard and Minnie McCloy. She graduated from Western Canada High School where she was a member of Kappa Gamma Sorority and until her passing, stayed closely connected to these friends. She went on to complete her training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, graduating as an RN in 1948. She relished every opportunity to attend nursing gatherings over the decades including a 60th reunion which she was instrumental in planning. She married her first husband Jerry “Buzz” Buzzelle in 1948 with whom she had a daughter, Darcie. Alice and Darcie returned to Calgary in the 50’s where Alice worked at the Associate Clinic for many years. She was a member of the Queens and Jacks Square Dancing Club where she met the love of her life, Stan. They were married in 1966. Alice was a wonderful wife to Stan, mother to their five children and “Nana” to their four grandchildren. Alice and Stan enjoyed extensive travels all over the world. On one of these adventures, they met life-long friends, Marilyn and Ladd Skube. Alice was an avid Jazz fan and she and Stan attended many festivals in Sacramento, Victoria, and Sylvan Lake. Alice enjoyed curling and golfing until she lost her sight to Macular Degeneration in 1993.

Losing her vision led her to become a member of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind where she took the training to become a facilitator and work with the blind in Sundre, Olds, and then for many years in Red Deer. She always maintained a very positive attitude and many people did not realize she was visually impaired. Alice and Stan bought a quarter section of land near Sundre in 1979. They built a winterized log cabin on the property where they spent many weekends with family and friends. In 1991 they built an addition to the cabin converting it into a permanent home, retired to the community they loved, and continued to entertain family and friends. Alice was also a member of the James River Willing Workers during her time in Sundre. In 1997, Alice and Stan moved to Red Deer where Alice met her best friend Bee Frizzell and they have met for lunch almost every Thursday since. Thank you, Bee, for being such a good friend to Alice. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Willard and Minnie; first husband Buzz; eldest son Alan Sims; son-in-law Darcy Enderton; older brother Gordon; and younger brother Vincent. Alice leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 47 years, Stan; her son Raymond, wife Vicki and their daughters Stephanie and Colleen; and her daughters Darcie Buzzelle, husband Tim Rhodes and their son Buzz; Cheryl Sims; and Shelley Enderton and her daughter, Katie. Alice’s final years were plagued with ill health, but her loving and devoted soul mate, Stan, was always there to help her through the tough times. Alice passed away peacefully on December 28, 2013 after a fall on Christmas morning. We would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at the Red Deer Hospital, especially the nurses on Unit 33. A service will be held at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St., Red Deer, at 2 PM on January 18, 2014. In lieu of flowers, Alice requested donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Alberta). In June, as was Alice’s wish, her ashes will be scattered at her favorite place, their retirement farm in Sundre.

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ASHLEY & FRIENDS PLAYSCHOOL Looking for P/T teacher or teachers aide. 403-343-7420

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

FLUID EXPERTS LTD.

Email: drew@ calibregroup.ca Company website: www.calibrecoatings.ab.ca

Is looking for experienced TRUCKING DISPATCHER to start immed.

Good Verbal, Writing, Texting and Computer skills. Company Pickup, benefits, above avg. salary and great atmosphere.

Clean Class 1 drivers license and abstract.

Completed Basic Training Courses. Will train the right individual.

Fax Resume w/all tickets and Drivers Abstract to 403-346-3112 or email to roger@fluidexperts.com

Experienced Siders Needed Call 403-588-3210

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Trades

850

F/T PAINTERS

Exp. Req’d. One of Alberta’s largest painting companies with offices in Edmonton & Calgary is now hiring for

Red Deer.

Trades

850

OLYMEL, RED DEER PLANT

Oilfield

• Must be available for shift work • Must be willing to learn new technology.

800

Qualifications and Experience • Journeyman or Red Seal Certification.

• Physically fit; ability to perform the tasks attached to the position.

• Available to work various shift schedules according to production needs.

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Mustang Well Services Ltd. is looking for

DERRICK HANDS AND DRILLERS

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume to Wale Adeyinka at apply@olymel.com

Please submit resumes with copies of valid tickets and a current drivers abstract via email to

admin@mwsrig.com Fax: 780-678-2001 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Please apply for these positions in the manner specified

WELLHEAD ISOLATION SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES ISOLATION Equipment Services Inc., an expanding Oil Service & Supply Company is seeking quality

Service Technicians and Trainees.

Previous experience with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry experience with oilfield tickets is an asset. Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy. (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfield experience) A current driver’s abstract required. Off-road driving experience is an asset.

MUST HAVE valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets

SECRETARY

for a busy medical office.

Minimum 3 days/week.

Benefits & good starting salary. Apply with resume & references Reply to Box 1073, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards $ 14.00/hr All positions are Shift Work & weekends Fax resume 780 - 702-5051

Tutors

790

JOIN OUR TEAM

Oilfield

820

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

ELEMENTS is looking for CARPET COLOUR 5 retail sales reps. selling CENTRE season gift packages and is currently looking for personal care products in EXP’D. TILE INSTALLER Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Applicant must have ability Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + to lay out tiles, be familiar bonus & comm. FT. No with setting materials and products. This is a F/T exp. req`d. Please email elementsreddeer@gmail.com position with a wage of $20 -$25/hr. depending on exp.

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 Submit resume attn: F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, Andrew: awiebe@ selling soap & bath carpetcolourcentre.com products $14.55/hr. + or drop off at bonus & comm. Beauty Carpet Colour Centre cert. req’d. Location 1100, 5001-19 St. Red Parkland Mall - 4747 67th Deer, Ab. T4R 3R1 St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ TOO MUCH STUFF? gmail.com Let Classifieds help you sell it.

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling s o a p & b a t h p r o d u c t s . F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS $12.10 hr + bonus & com- - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. mission. Ft No exp. req`d.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & Red Deer. email resume to ladders required. Training premierjobrd@gmail.com provided, no experience needed. Apply to: Teachers/ satjobs@shaw.ca

Journeyman Millwright

NEW IMPRESSIONS SALON & SPA Seeking F/T Hair Stylist Drop off resume to 190 Northey Ave.

CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

760

Restaurant/ Hotel

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

850

850

before January 15, 2014.

Hair Stylists

Store Manager required for PartSource in Red Deer.

Applicant will be responsible for directing day to day operations.We are looking for store managers that have strong leadership and communication skills. ASE certification is an asset.

Please apply in person at 6722-50th Ave or via email @ ps791@partsource.ca

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

Trades

MAINTENANCE POSITION

Southpointe Dental

RECEPTIONIST for Hygiene Department req’d.

1 pm. - 8 pm. Please drop off resumes to Associate Dental, Attn. Corinne or fax 403-347-2133

requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided.

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

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

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EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

Sales & Distributors

Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate Oilfield oil and gas operator. Applicants Cook must have experience as a $14.00/HR. heavy duty mechanic or To prepare and cook all journeyman instrument mechanic and possess food up to standard, clean CELEBRATIONS kitchen and maintain hystrong mechanical skills, HAPPEN EVERY DAY 1ST RATE ENERGY giene follow recipes, assist be quick learners, motivated IN CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES INC., in receiving and storing and hard working and live a growing Production Kitchen Helper or be willing to relocate LUAU Investments Ltd. Rahr Malting Canada Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Testing company, based $11/hr within a 20 minute commute (o/a Tim Hortons) Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full out of Sylvan Lake, is to workplace location. This To clean kitchen following Food Counter Attendant time Millwright/Mechanical trade position. currently accepting resumes position offers a challenging safety and hygiene FT and PT positions for the following positions: work environment, attractive standards. Clean utensils, The position includes maintenance inspections, lubes, available for day, night, cutlery, crockery and benefits with competitive PM’s and repairs to all types of equipment in order evening and weekend glassware items. pay and significant room * Experienced shifts. $9.95 to $11.25 per to maintain the safe operation and fulfill production Clean floors. hour depending on experiProduction Testing for promotion. requirements of Rahr Malting. The position is rated Assist in prep. ence/availability. Apply in * Day Supervisors Please submit resumes under the Heavy Job classification.

All positions are person at any of these * Night Operators Attn: Human Resources Shift Work & Weekends.

Applicants must have a valid trade certificate for work locations 4217 - 50 Ave Fax resume 780-702-5051 email:kwolokoff@ * Experienced 6721 - 50 Ave in Alberta. This position will work in co-ordination 7111 - 50 Ave Production Testing bearspawpet.com with the Operations group and is accountable to the JJAM Management (1987) Fax 403-252-9719 62 Carleton Ave Maintenance Supervisor.

Assistants Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Experience in manufacturing or factory environment Requires to work at these or email timhire@telus.net Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 If you are a team player Red Deer, AB locations: is preferred.

RAMADA INN & SUITES interested in the oil and 5111 22 St. req’s. F/T MAINTENANCE gas industry, please Application Closing Date: January 10, 2014.

37444 HWY 2 S PERSON... Experience submit your resume, 37543 HWY 2N Applicants should include a resume and apply in preferred. Pool operation current driver’s abstract 700 3020 22 St. writing to: an asset. On call rotation. and current safety Food Counter Attendant Bonuses, Drop off resume Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. SERVICE RIG certificates to the following: P/T & F.T. SHIFT WORK, to 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd Attn: Human Resources Fax 403-887-4750 $9.95 - $10.98/hr. or fax 403-342-4433 is seeking exp’d mbell@1strateenergy.ca Box 113 Apply in person or fax or email: FLOORHANDS & resume to: 403-314-1303 Alix, Alberta info@ramadareddeer.com DERRICK HANDS Please specify position T0C 0B0 Locally based, home every when replying to this ad.

FAX: (403)747-2660 night! Qualified applicants EMAIL : mlyle@rahr.com Trades must have all necessary We would like to thank all NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE valid tickets for the position those candidates who being applied for. apply, however only Bearspaw offers a qualified personnel will very competitive salary be contacted. and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Key Responsibilities Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 • Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks assigned.

GT CHANDLER Streamline Inspection Ltd. CONTRACTING • Communicate with other departments when necessary and now hiring for helper Has Openings for provides feedback when needed. position in Red Deer area.

BOILER OPERATORS Must have a class 5 drivPlease email resume to: • Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports. ers license. Oilfield safety info@gtchandler.com tickets req’d, will provide or fax to: 403-886-2223 • Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment - an asset. training if necessary. Send Something for Everyone resume to cgraham@ • Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.

Everyday in Classifieds streamlineinspection.com

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

Fitness & Sports

810

820

$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

BENEFITS * Excellent monthly guarantee * Excellent job bonus * Northern Allowance Program * Excellent Benefit Plan and Travel Expenses * Retirement Plan * Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus Program * Christmas Bonus Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop off at 239 Clearview Drive, Red Deer County ATTN: Lori Enzie 352835A23

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Class Registrations

Has Opening for all positions! Immediately.

All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits.

Please include 2 work reference names and numbers.

Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. www.treelinewell.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

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You can only have one mother Patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.

As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.

Sweet Jesus, take this message, To o u r d e a r m o t h e r u p above; Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love.

800

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Professionals

LANGAN SITE SERVICES LTD.

SHIRLEY LINEHAM

Oilfield

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In Memoriam

Oilfield

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 D3

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! IMMEDIATE F/T POSITION For Year Round Work.

JOURNEYMAN PICKER OPERATOR

In Sundre, AB. Competitive wages, guarantee for right applicant.

Benefits. Must have Journeyman Ticket.

Accommodations available.

Please sent resume to: mross@calmena.com Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

SHOP PERSONNEL Req’d immed. Reliable HD mechanics, apprentices and shop hands for Alix area shop. Successful applicant will be physically fit (heavy lifting occurs on a daily basis) mechanically inclined with working knowledge of the tools used in the trade. Reliable transportation is also req’d. Set Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 work week (evenings, weekends, and holidays off). Competitive pay, health benefits, and stable year round work with no layoffs. Please fax resume to 403-784-2330

TOPLINE OILFIELD HAULING

is a busy & growing oilfield trucking company looking for

EXPERIENCED H.D MECHANIC

Must have Cummins knowledge.

Successful candidates will receive top wages & benefits.

Please forward all resumes to: topline@telus.net

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Truckers/ Drivers

860

MEGA CRANES is looking for a ticketed crane and boom truck operator. Must have Class 1. Good wages, benefits, 10% holiday pay, RRSP’s, and most evenings and weekends off. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

(Reliable vehicle needed.)

WESTPARK AREA

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

ANDERS AREA

Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for Picker operator, bed truck drivers and winch tractor.

Top wages and benefits.

Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WINTER START GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS

INGLEWOOD AREA MORRISROE AREA SUNNYBROOK AREA VANIER AREA

Call Prodie: 403-314-4301 for more info ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

in

SPRING START Community Support Worker Trades Prep Programs Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

CLEARVIEW AREA

EXPERIENCED

Cosgrove Cres., Chappel Dr., Carroll Cres., Carpenter St., & Cunningham Cres. Area 93 Papers $498/mo.

DEER PARK AREA Dempsey St. & Drummond. Ave. Area 70 Papers $375/mo.

Johnstone Crossing Jepsen Cres. & Jordan Pkway Kentwood Kilburn Ave. & Krause Cres.

Mustang Acres 63 Ave. & 69 St. Normandeau Nolan, Norwest & Newlands Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

BATTERY DOCTORS Exp. not req’d but heavy lifting is involved, mechanical skills an asset. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8-5. Apply in person at 1, 4801 78 St. No phone calls please.

73 Papers $439/mo.

in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling. Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca or call 403-341-9300 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.

Misc.

Help

880

ROSEDALE AREA Ramage Cres., Root Cl., 100 to 800 Ramage Cl., and Ralston Cres. area 67 Papers $359/mo.

ALSO Reichley St., Reinholt Ave., Robinson Cres. Area 106 Papers $568/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE & EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Anders St. / Armstrong Close Addinnell Close / Allan St. Abbott Close / Anders St. Anders Close INGLEWOOD AREA Isherwood Close Issard Close LANCASTER AREA Law Close / Lewis Close Langford Close Lamont Close Lund Close MORRISROE AREA Vista Village SUNNYBROOK AREA Somerset Close Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA Viscount Drive Vickers Close Volks Place / Vanier Drive Vanson Close / Visser St. Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

BOWER AREA

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

Please reply by email: qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com or phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316

FUSION PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INC., a growing, well-established fabrication facility in Red Deer is hiring for the position of

EXPERIENCED MATERIAL HANDLING SUPERVISOR THE POSITION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: • Warehouse Management • Process received material (unload, verification, Computations entry) • Working with Quality Control & ensure allocation of materials • Knowledge of pipe, flange, fittings and steel plates • Initial receiving of product to our location • Maintenance of shipping and receiving of Raw Material • Product movement to the designated departments • Staging job specific material for timely distribution • Administering daily equipment checks and maintenance reviews • Prepare any documentation pertaining to product • Prepare shipping document Fusion offers a competitive salary, benefits plan and an opportunity to utilize your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

If you are a proven Team Player with experience and initiative, please forward your resume along your salary expectation and availability date to Fax 403-347-7867.

CASH CASINO is hiring a

F/T CLEANERS

3am - 11am shift.

Need to be physically fit.

Must have reliable transportation.

Please send resume attn: Greg Tisdale gtisdale@ cashcasino.ca or fax 403-346-3101 or drop off at Cash Casino, 6350 - 67 St. DISPATCHERS req’d.

Day/Night. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 LABORERS WANTED FOR SNOW REMOVAL. Must be able to obtain a criminal records check Call 403-506-8928 or Fax 403-886-5814

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SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position.

Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

THE TASTY BAKERY DELIVERY PERSON Permanent P/T required 3-4 hrs. per day 4 days/wk Apply in person Bay #1, 2319 Taylor Drive, (directly behind Nutters)

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

PARKLAND SLED AND ATV. We are hiring for our expanding store. If you have a positive attitude, attention to detail & are goal orientated, we have an opening for APPRENTICE MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC with full benefits. e-mail resume to: jobs@parklandsled.com

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW AREA Cardinal Ave & Cosgrove Cl. $97/mo.

ALSO East side of Cosgrove Cres. $91/mo.

ALSO Cole Street $61/mo.

ALSO Cameron Cres. & Conners Cres. $146/mo.

CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA Crossley St., Cooper Cl., Carter Cl., Connaught Cres. & Cody Pl. $190/mo.

DAVENPORT PLACE AREA Danielle Dr., Dorchester Ave., & Doncaster Ave. $185/mo.

MICHENER AREA East of 40th Ave., 51 St., 50A St., Michener Cres., Green, etc. to Michener Ave. & Blvd. $282/mo.

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.

ALSO Timberstone Way, Talson Place, Thomas Place, Trimble Cl., Traptow Cl. & Thompson Cres. $307/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

1660

AFFORDABLE

BROWNING hunting bow

Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

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. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Health & Beauty

1700

HOSPITAL Bed, all electric, like new, 2 lift poles, $2000.

403-227-2505 Innisfail

1720

900

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1530

Sunday January 12 11 am * Viewing 9 am LOCATION: Ridgewood Community Hall PARTIAL LIST ONLY New, Used, Antique, Collectable, Money, Furniture, Tools, Stuff for Everyone Hesston Buckle Collection - Blacksmith Forges - Frontload Washer /Dryer Set And Much More For a complete list and Directions visit www.cherryhillauction.com Terms of Sale: Cash, Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid for & removed on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS), 15% buyer’s premium.

Sale subject to Additions, Deletions, Errors and Omissions.

CHERRY HILL AUCTION & APPRAISALS Phone 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988

1600

Computers

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

PS2 w/10 games $60; HP Photosmart printer C-4480 $35; DS Lite w/4 games $70; PS1 w/5 games $40 403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

1760

2 MATCHING suitcases like new $25; antique oak student chair $75; Kenmore microwave oven, 1200w, $30; 3 wool accent matching carpets, clean, will sell seperate, $50, David Winters collectors house in original box $25 403-352-8811 DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino LANG 2014 CalenderAbundant Friendship, got 2 for Christmas selling 1 for $10 403-347-1017 MTD snowblower 5 HP $200 403-347-5873 403-350-1077 POTTERY soup set w/urn and ladle, 4 bowls, casserole dish, salad bowl w/4 plates, like new $100; Canon K920 copier w/metal stand exc. cond. $65 403-352-8811 WHITE (MTD) SNOWBLOWER 10.5 HP, 30”. P.S. 6 spd. $650. 403-343-0687 after 6 pm

Cats

1830

2 FRIENDLY 5 mo. old M. ORANGE KITTENS., Litter trained. Desperately need loving homes. FREE. 403-782-3130

Dogs

1840

EXTRA FLUFFY & extremely cute! Teacup Babydoll Morkies†(very tiny).

Call 587-987-3422 or email wendyschedel@gmail.com

ASUS K53S laptop 15” CPU Intel 2.3 GHZ DVD player, memory 6 GB, OS Windows 7 Premium $150 403-347-7858 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

1640

Tools

1900

Travel Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

1930

Wanted To Buy

WANTED: SNOWBLOWER 403-886-5194

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

2190

Grain, Feed Hay

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab Pet Food, Horse, Poultry ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

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Houses/ Duplexes

3 BDRM. in Sylvan. 4 appls., fenced yard. No pets. All utils. incl. 403-347-6033 3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 bath, new paint & carpets & deck at 7316-59 Ave. Avail. to over 30 tenants.

No pets. Off street parking for 3 vehicles. Rent $1500, D.D. $1500. 403-341-4627

MOUNTVIEW

3 bdrm. house, main floor, 5 appls., fenced yard, large deck, rent $1400 incl. all utils. $900 s.d. Avail.

Feb. 1. 403-304-5337 MOUNTVIEW main floor 3 bdrm. 1 bath, 5 appls, great location, n/s, no pets, avail. Jan. 15 $1400/mo. inclds. utils. & cable pkg.

403-343-6769 SYLVAN LAKE, private 1 bdrm. bsmt., $550.; or 2 bdrm. $1200. Both fully furn. dishes, linen, cable & utils. incl’d. 403-880-0210

WESTPARK HOME

GORGEOUS 4 BDRM. HOUSE! 3 Baths - 6 appls. GARAGE. High-end luxury home welcomes mature tenants. $2100 + utilities. Sorry No Pets, N/S. Avail. NOW!!

Call Lucie at 403-396-9554 Hearthstone 403-314-0099

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

3 BDRM, 1 1/2 bath townhouse in well kept condominium complex at #9, 15 Stanton St. 5 appls & fenced yard.

Tenants must be over 30 w/references & quiet living.

Avail. Nov. 1st for $1300/mo. $1300 D.D. 403-341-4627

32 HOLMES ST.

1630

EquipmentHeavy

carrying case, 4 razor heads $175 obo 403-356-9019

1710

Competitive starting wages plus regular increases.

Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Excellent benefits package. Opportunities to advance. Must be Household dependable, hardworking Furnishings and seeking a long-term career. Apply in person, SEARSOPEDIC Comfort or email to: Plus dbl. bed, mattress, hartleytj@eecol.com box spring and frame, 4747 - 61st Street clean, no stains, $200 403-352-8811 X-STATIC is now accepting WANTED applications for P/T Antiques, furniture and DOOR SECURITY estates. 342-2514 Apply in person after 3

Employment Training

1860

Sporting Goods

Homestead Firewood 48”, 29 arrows, padded

MICROWAVE, Kenmore 3 yrs. old, white. $75.

403-742-4827 WATER Dispenser, electric, 2 yrs. old. $50.

403-742-4827

Warehouse Shipper/ Receiver

Stuff Auction

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Firewood

Household Appliances

Auctions

To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN

GRANDVIEW AREA

Owner Operators & Company Drivers

880

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the

A Divison of CORDY ENVIRONMENTAL

Central AB based trucking company requires

Misc.

Help

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer

(Reliable vehicle needed)

Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. $450/per day CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy.

References Req’d.

Exc. salary & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 doug.reinhart@cordy.ca

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Trades

FREE standing Ryobi table saw, $100 obo Call 403-346-4263

GOLDEN DOODLES and LABRADOODLES, silvers and chocolate. Delivered to Alberta. Text 306-521-1371 or call 306-792-2113 www.furtettishfarm.ca

1 1/2 blocks west of mall, 3 bdrm. bi-level, blinds, lg. balcony, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, rent $1245 SD $1000 Avail. Feb. 1st.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545

BEAUTIFUL Comfortable 3 bdrm. townhouse in Oriole Park. Super location for access to all major arteries without Sporting being bothered by noise.

Goods Att. garage, 1-1/2 bath, 5 appls., #23 6300 Orr Dr. NORDIC Trak ski machine N/S, avail. Jan. 1. $1425/mo. $150 403-309-3475 Hearthstone Property Management 403-896-8552 Start your career! or 403-396-9554 See Help Wanted

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Condos/ Townhouses

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KITSON CLOSE

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403-347-3149 1 BDRM. bsmt. suite. N/S, no kids, no pets. $700 rent/d.d. ref’s 403-346-9746

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park.

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Easy Hwy access. AVAIL NOW! No Pets, N/S. Starting at $945 + power Hearthstone 403-314-0099 or 403-896-8552 GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, D.D. $825, N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Sure, it’s mind-bogglingly cold in the Northern Hemisphere. But the sweltering weather on the opposite end of the Cars Earth has man and beast alike dreaming of ice.

Brazil is sizzling, and with the heat index sometimes soaring above 120 F, keepers at the Rio de Janeiro zoo are giving the animals ice pops to beat the heat.

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The apes couldn’t get enough. Paulinho the chimpanzee reached long, leathery fingers through the bars to snatch a strawberry-flavoured treat from zookeeper Karla Cunha’s hand, then gobbled it down. He then delicately handed the stick back through the bars — a trick he’s learned wins another ice pop.

Locally owned and The felines were less polite. Simfamily operated ba the 14-year-old lion and Neto, a 10-year-old Siberian tiger, put sandpaper tongues and pointy canines to Trucks work on giant bloodsicles, using oversized paws to hold the slick blocks of iced meat in place. Simba growled as a photographer got too close, and the crowd of cellphone photo-snapping visitors recoiled.

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Workers cool down Koala the Elephant by spraying her with water while feeding her fruit at the city zoo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday. It’s so hot, animals at the Rio de Janeiro zoo won temporary relief Wednesday with popsicles made from tropical fruits and frozen yogurt. nana into her mouth.

“This is their favourite time of day,” said Cunha, the zoo’s dietitian. “In addition to cooling the animals down on days like this where the heat is downright unbearable, it’s also fun and keeps them active.”

With just weak water misters and wading pools to provide the animals with relief, icy treats are added to the zoo’s menu when temperatures hit the mid-80s, Cunha said.

Zookeepers have been handing out nearly 100 of the frozen snacks daily during the heat wave that has seen temperatures soar above the mid-90s for about 10 straight days. The apes alone consume around 70 of the snacks per day, with the fruit and yogurtblends in highest demand.

“Frozen yogurt is very popular this year,” said Cunha. “They just go crazy for it.”

Even amid the nation’s heat wave, Brazilian media has focused on the extreme cold in the north.

The Folha de S.Paulo newspaper reported Wednesday on how sun-worshipping Brazilians were surviving the U.S. freeze, including 27-year-old Renato Volpi, who used a hair dryer to thaw frozen water pipes in Chicago. Folha’s New York-based columnist Marcos Goncalves described the clothes he was wearing for the cold, including the exotic item of long underwear. “I’ve never experienced temperatures so low,” Goncalves wrote.

Meteorologist Fabio Rocha of Brazil’s federal weather service said the heat wave was not a mirror opposite and in no way related to the polar vortex punishing the U.S. and other northern nations.

“There has been a lack of cloud cover, especially in the southeastern parts of Brazil, exposing the area to more of the sun’s rays and driving up maximum temperatures,” Rocha said.

“It’s going to remain like this, probably until the weekend when there may be some rains.”

Two dead in Navy helicopter crash off Virginia coast

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A Navy helicopter with five crew members crashed into the ocean off the Virginia coast during a routine training mission Wednesday, killing two crew members and leaving two in the hospital, the U.S. Navy said.

Rescuers searched into the night for a fifth sailor.

The two who died were among four crewmembers hoisted from the 42-degree waters by a Navy helicopter and taken to a hospital, the Navy said in a statement.

The two surviving sailors were being treated at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. One is listed in serious condition, the other has been upgraded to fair, the Navy said in a news release.

“Today has definitely been a tough day on all of us,” Capt. Todd Flannery, the commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic, said at a news confer-

ence. “Our heartfelt prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those killed and injured in today’s crash.”

The Navy identified the aircraft as an MH-53E. In July 2012, two crew members were killed when the same model helicopter crashed into a canyon in the Gulf nation of Oman while lifting a downed aircraft.

Wednesday’s helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fourteen based at Naval Station Norfolk, was doing routine training at the time of the crash, the Navy said.

According to the Naval Air Systems Command website, the three-engine helicopter searches for sea mines and does onboard delivery missions. The 99-foot craft holds a crew of up to eight, including two pilots and is capable of speeds of more than 170 mph.

It was not immediately known why the chopper,

that weighs up to 34 tons, went down about 20 miles from Virginia Beach, and the Navy said the crash is under investigation.

The Navy said Virginia Beach Fire Department boats located the aircraft fuselage and tail section.

Coast Guard and Navy ships also responded, including the guided missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham. Navy aircraft also were involved in the search.

The Navy said the identity of the dead crewmen would be released 24 hours after his family was notified.

Those aboard the chopper were wearing survival suits designed to keep water away from the body.

However, an adult could survive probably one to three hours in 40- to 50-degree water and would become exhausted or unconscious between 30 and 60 minutes, according to the Personal Flotation Device

Manufacturers Association website. Survival also varies based on body size, body fat percentage and movement in the water.

According to a Navy investigation obtained by The Virginian-Pilot in November, the July 2012 crash of the $50 million helicopter revealed a series of problems within the Navy Sea Dragon program, which is headquartered in Norfolk.

In that specific crash, the report blamed the crew for skipping preflight safety checks and for failing to develop a concrete plan for how and when to abort the mission.

But Flannery told the newspaper following the investigation that the Navy has invested millions of dollars to upgrade and better maintain its remaining 29 Sea Dragon airframes since the crash, including adding more than 100 maintenance personnel to the Norfolkbased squadrons.

FBI looks into threats against Texas hunting club members over auction for rhino hunt permit

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS — The FBI is investigating death threats made against members of the Dallas hunting club that intends to auction off a rare permit to kill an endangered black rhino, an FBI spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Katherine Chaumont said the agency is reviewing multiple threats against the Dallas Safari Club. The club on Saturday plans to auction a permit the African country of Namibia granted for the hunt. The group has said all proceeds will go toward rhino conservation efforts.

“The FBI is aware of the threats,” Chaumont said. “If a violation of federal law is determined, additional action or investigation as necessary will take place.”

The club’s executive director, Ben Carter, said the threatening messages — about a dozen sent by email and posted on the group’s website — appear to be orchestrated by people who oppose hunting. Other messages have been left with club sponsors criticizing support for the organization.

“I’ve had death threats on my family,” Carter said. “We’ve had a number

of death threats to our members and (threats about) what would happen if we sell the permit.”

The auction is being held amid tightened security as part of the club’s three-day annual convention in Dallas, which is expected to draw about 45,000 people. The group announced in October that it would auction the permit, one of only five offered annually by Namibia. The permit is also the first to be made available for purchase outside of that country.

An estimated 4,000 black rhinos remain in the wild, down from 70,000 in the 1960s. Nearly 1,800 are in Namibia, according to the safari club.

Poachers long have targeted all species of rhino, primarily for its horn, which is valuable on the international black market. Made of the protein keratin, the chief component in fingernails and hooves, the horn has been used in carvings and for medicinal purposes, mostly in Asia. The nearextinction of the species also has been attributed to habitat loss. Carter said the permit could fetch $1 million. But organizers hope to at least break the previous high bid for one of the Namibia permits, which is $223,000.

Wildlife groups have criticized the

promotion of a hunt targeting an endangered animal, but Carter said it’s meant to cull aggressive rhinos in an effort to protect the larger herd. He said the Namibia hunt will focus on an older, nonbreeding male with a pattern of aggression toward other rhinos.

Carter said that wildlife experts say culling a herd is an acceptable habitat management practice.

“When you have the science and facts behind it, and people don’t want to listen and just become emotional, you just wonder how people’s brains work sometimes,” he said.

Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States, said culling a herd is acceptable for a population that’s abundant, but not for a species on the federal endangered species list.

“We’ve had a standard for more than 40 years that you don’t shoot an animal that’s endangered,” he said Wednesday.

Jeffrey Flocken, North American regional director of the Massachusetts-based International Fund for Animal Welfare, also said Wednesday that culling the herd is the wrong approach, given the limited number of black rhinos in existence.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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It’s never too late to try to mend relationships Dear Annie: I am writing to you with a heavy heart.

I have been married to my second wife for 20 years. We dated for two years, and she became impatient with my reluctance to get married.

We both wanted kids, but her timetable was MITCHELL different than & SUGAR mine. Even though I was old enough to know better (46), I married her because she got pregnant. I am positive that she did it intentionally.

We are different. I am very clean and organized, and I work hard. She is messy to the point of dirty, stubborn, disorganized, lazy and vindictive. She has tried to sabotage my relationship with our two children who are now in their late teens.

In spite of her efforts, I have created a good relationship with my son. But my younger daughter is another story.

She is like her mother: a spoiled brat.

I know I am partly responsible for the way she’s turned out. I would like to create a loving relationship before she goes to college in August. I know it’s late to fix this, but do you have any suggestions? -- Getting This Off My Chest Dear Getting: It’s never too late to try to mend relationships. The first one should be with your wife. You are terribly resentful, and it’s obvious that you don’t actually like her. Although you may have good reason, your children undoubtedly see it and react accordingly. It also fuels your wife’s desire to get back at you. And finally, how you relate to your wife affects how you relate to your daughter, who has a similar personality. She identifies with Mom and may believe you resent and dislike her, as well. Get counseling -- alone, with your wife or with your daughter. Whatever you can arrange.

Dear Annie: My 67-year-old mother is an alcoholic. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with dementia. Mom is now on medication for depression and high blood pressure and is living with my

ANNIE

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 25; J.K. Simmons, 59; Kate Middleton, 32 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon makes its monthly visit through loyal Taurus. Our focus is channelled towards hands-on, practical matters.

We appreciate everything that brings us ASTRO comfort to the DOYNA five senses.

Gratitude and satisfaction is searched while tapping into our values. We will be asked to find some common ground between our personal needs and our responsibilities.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, you have a great need to let our your inner child and to experience life’s true pleasures. This is a sociable year for you where creativity and imagination could inspire you to invent something original. Your personal charisma knows no boundaries.

Love is in the air!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your budget may seem constrained at this time thus restricting you to some degree. Watch over a spending that you consider necessary and one which you may not need. Your sense of evaluation of core needs may need some alteration at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It may not be smooth sailing for you when expressing your innermost feelings.

There’s a blockage that brings a certain gloomier side in you. Rest assured that this temporary sombre mood will soon fade away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t wrap up into guilt and fear. It is okay to feel certain feelings of remorse in our life, but as long as you know how to identify and acknowledge your mistakes, you will be able to move on. Fortunately, you can easily adapt to new ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Social obligations may be weighting you down. Today it seems harder to fit in any group or connect with a communal circle. Learn to adjust yourself to individuals with stronger or more imposing personalities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The

SUN SIGNS

sister “Shannon.”

I have seven siblings. When Shannon needs a break, my brothers and I take turns with Mom on the weekends.

Mom wanders off during the day while Shannon is at work and catches a ride with strangers to get alcohol. My sister is tired and stressed and says she is fed up because we are not helping her. It’s true that we all could do more, but no one really wants to. Mom is a handful.

Mom is capable of taking care of herself only when she is not drinking. Otherwise, she has outbursts and tantrums. Shannon has decided to place Mom in a facility. Mom is on a low fixed income. Where could she go?

-- Worried Sis Dear Worried: First, take your mother to her physician and have her evaluated to see whether she can manage at an independent senior residence or requires an assisted-living facility. Then call the Eldercare Locator (eldercare. gov) at 1-800-677-1116 for information about available places, and take the time to visit those that seem appropriate. Please do not make Shannon do this on her own. Surely, eight children can do this for one mother, no matter how difficult she is.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Drowning in Junk,” whose wife is a hoarder. He asked whether he could toss stuff while she is out of town. You were right to tell him not to do that.

“Cleaning out” (throwing everything away without the hoarder’s involvement) can actually exacerbate the problem.

Please ask “Drowning” to reach out to his local police, fire and health departments and ask whether there is a Hoarding Task Force in his area.

Hoarding Task Forces are being organized nationwide. Often the task force will offer direct assistance or referrals to resources including cleaners, organizers and mental health organizations. We have a Hording Task Force here that consults all over the state.

-- Burlington, Vt. 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.

HOROSCOPES volume of your tasks and duties are highly increasing. You find it hard to keep up with the demands. Your superiors may act a bit too testy and ask of you more than you can deliver. Prioritize and do your best. Your efforts will be certainly noticed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Any trips taken now may be work related.

There’s an issue or a deal that has to be clarified. You may also find that your beliefs are being tested out or that your level of knowledge is not sufficient in a particular field. It’s never too late to master your skills.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A monetary situation may give you some grey hairs.

A credit, a loan or matters related to your taxes can be difficult to obtain.

There could also be problems pertaining to a legacy. Avoid feeling overly possessive or clingy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In a marital relationship, you may find yourself feeling inhibited or misunderstood.

Various ambivalent forces are playing against your willpower while testing your association to this union. Trust and reliability can become an issue now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s more on your plate today than you can actually handle. You feel that there’s not enough time to accomplish all you need within a short time span.

Check your health situation. If you’re lacking in vitality, it would be wise to take a break.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Romance and passions are dry. Inspiration can be hard to come by today as your self-expression is not at its best today. Don’t let anybody step on you or get in your way of success. Impediments are likely to rebel against your patience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your family members may complain that you’re not as present at home as they would like you to be. The truth is that despite your good will, certain responsibilities cannot wait and that your attention is required somewhere else.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You find it easy to tap into your emotions and understand other people’s intention, but you’re not as comfortable in expressing them. Daydreaming takes you away from the daily routine into a faraway escapade.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist.

OUT FOR A SKI

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The Parkland Cross Country Ski Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7:30 p.m. Novice to experienced cross country skiers welcome. Next meeting will be on Jan. 14. Visit parklandxskiclub.org or phone 403-346-1311.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● Turn Your Empties into Community Support, a project sponsored by Cosmos Group of Companies, involves large donation bins placed around Red Deer and surrounding area to collect refundable beverage containers. All of the proceeds will be directed back into non-profit organizations in the community. If you are aware of a location that would be suitable to house a donation bin, call Laura at 403-309-8642 or email cosmos02@telus. net. The Learning Disabilities Association of Red Deer will be the recipient in Jan. ● Jam and dance at Royal Canadian Legion in Lacombe will be held on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Next sessions Jan. 10 and 24. Admission $2. Free coffee served. Contact Henry at 403-789-3738. ● Heritage Ranch Winter Night Lights Tours are available. See www.heritageranch.ca for the details and to book a tour, or phone 403-347-4977. ● Innisfail Public Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 403227-4407. ● Red Deer Table Tennis Club meets to play every Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Michener Recreation Centre gymnasium. The group resumes on Jan. 10. There is a drop-in fee of $10. All levels welcome. Contact Tom at 403-872-7222. ● Nu2U Thrift Store in Olds is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at 5030 51 St. The store offers furniture, home decor, housewares, antiques, collectibles, and more. Phone 403-5563279. Profits go to community initiatives. ● Scrabble is offered at Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre on Fridays at 1 p.m. for a cost of $1. Phone 403-343-6074. ● 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.

Saturday ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Jan. 11 session is called Gizmos for Getting There! with artist Erin Boake. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405.

Free with admission. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House musical jam sessions are held the second Saturday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Next session Jan. 11.

Dance, sing, or listen. Admission $2.50. Phone 403-346-4043. ● Nature Savvy Saturdays at Kerry Wood Nature Centre are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. each week.

Enjoy a nature-themed craft or activity. All ages invited to drop in and for a seasonal nature-inspired craft or activity. Phone 403-346-2010.

Sunday ● Sunday Afternoons @ the MAG will be offered from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Families are invited to join in and see the exhibit Expedition Arctic: 1913-1918 and take in the program. Free with admission. Polar Bears with Disappearing Sea Ice with Dr. Andrew Derocher will be the topic on Jan. 12, and Juggling: The Art of Competitive Snow Sculpting will be the topic on Jan. 26 with Brian McArthur. See www.reddeermuseum.com under programs.

Monday ● MAGsparks is an inclusive and accessible visual art program connecting people with developmental disabilities to the Red Deer Arts Community.

On Jan. 13 and 15 the group will work on Marsupial Madness (creatures with pockets). There is a dropin fee of $3. Memberships are available for persons with disabilities for $50. For information, see www. reddeermuseum, or contact Janet at 403-309-8405, janet.cole@reddeer.ca. ● 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. ● The Parkland Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets the second Monday of each month at Sunnybrook Farm Museum at 7 p.m. New and experienced weavers welcome. For more information contact Red Deer Weavers at reddeerweavers@ gmail.com or Darlene at 403-749-3054, Amy at 403-309-4026 or Margaret at 403-346-8289.

● Hearts of Harmony — a chapter of Sweet Adelines International — is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize.

Prospective members are welcome to drop in to regular practice on Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ on Donlevy Ave. For further information contact Nancy at 403357-8240, or the director, Sheryl at 403-742-4218, or see www.heartsofharmony.ca ● 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.

Tuesday ● The Parkland Cross Country Ski Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7:30 p.m. Novice to experienced cross country skiers welcome. Next meeting will be on Jan. 14. Visit parklandxskiclub. org or phone 403-346-1311. ● The Central Alberta Mopar Association (CAMA) Car Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Humpty’s Classic Restaurant in Gasoline Alley. Admirers and owners of Chrysler family vehicles are welcome. Yearly membership is $17 for new members and $12 for current members. Contact Glen at 403-318-8388 or visit www.centralalbertamopar.ca/ ● 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.

Wednesday ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Five Plus One is on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403342-0035. ● Central Alberta Historical Society will meet on Jan. 15, 7 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. The topic is Our History Through Art: Depictions of the developing West in Canadian Art. Everyone is welcome.

Contact Iris at 403-340-2588. ● Drop-in Time for Twos is offered on Wednesdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Children’s Department. Busy two year olds and their parents and caregivers are invited to join in rhymes, songs, books, and puppets to keep both their minds and their bodies moving. Afterwards, play and interact using age appropriate toys, puzzles, books and craft materials. Phone 403-346-4688. ● 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. ● Ponoka United Church Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and shop for the whole family. Call Mary at 403783-5030, or Jessie at 403-783-8627.

Thursday ● Blue and Gold Safe Grad parent meeting will take place on Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at Sheraton Red Deer Hotel. See Facebook for other details. ● Philosopher’s Café meets on Jan. 16 at the Red Deer College Library at 7 p.m. for open, meaningful dialogue and sharing of ideas and perspectives. College philosophy instructor Guillermo Barron will lead discussion on Drugs and Sport. Admission is free, refreshments provided. See www. rdc.ab.ca/library or phone 403-342-3152. ● Red Deer and District Garden Club meets on Jan. 16 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7 p.m.

Come hear speakers Carolyn and Jeffrey Bondy, owners of Gablehouse Farm and Gardens, Sylvan Lake. More information at www.reddeergardenclub.ca. For more information call Noreen at 403346-7728, or 403-357-4071. ● 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 Jan. 16. 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. ● First Nations Style Community Drum Circles with Tom Ghostkeeper will be offered at The Hub on Ross on Jan. 16 and 23 at 1 p.m. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Jan. 16, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Silver and Gold Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403-246-3896.

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REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS Crokinole, and Tile Rummy start on Jan. 24, 2 p.m., free.

Trivia Night will be held on Jan. 25, 7 p.m., for individuals and teams, and meat draws are held each Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Phone 403-887-2601 or Lisa at 403-505-8601. ● Central Alberta Theatre presents Sylvia by A.R. Gurney running Jan. 16 to Feb. 1 at City Centre Stage, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Jan. 19. Enjoy this comic tale of a man who becomes obsessed with the stray dog he brings home much to his wife’s dismay. Tickets available from Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre, www.blackknightinn.ca or 403-755-6626. ● QuitCore tobacco cessation program will be offered free of charge to local residents for seven consecutive Thursdays starting Jan. 23, room 102 at Johnstone Community Health Centre, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. See www.albertaquits.ca, or call toll-free 1-866-710-QUIT (7848) to register. ● Canadian Mental Health Facilitator Training will be held on Mondays Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10, at CMHA main office and is designed to meet the training needs of people facilitating time limited and ongoing groups or courses. Information and materials are available at www.reddeer.cmha.ab.ca, or phone 403-346-9351. ● Red Deer College Music Concerts Series features guitar instructor Shannon Frizzell and friends on Jan. 19, 2 p.m. in Margaret Parsons Theatre. See www.rdc.ab.ca/showtime to find out more. ● Kvitka Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club Malenka Ukrainian New Year’s Eve Supper and Dance, Jan. 18 at Festival Hall. Cocktails at 6 p.m., supper at 6:45 p.m., show and dance with music by Northern Kings to follow.

Tickets cost $45 each until Jan. 13, and $50 each afterward.

Contact Catherine at 403-343-2850, or Irene at 403-346-5712 for tickets and information. ● Robbie Burns’ Night Supper will be hosted by Red Deer Legion Pipe Band, Jan. 25 at Royal Canadian Legion Red Deer. Cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by traditional Robbie Burns’ supper. Cash bar. Special events include piping in the Haggis, Legion Pipe Band performance and more.

● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments and special tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Jan. 17; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Jan. 27; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. There will also be a special Cribbage tournament on Jan. 19 with a pot luck supper for a cost of $8, and participants are asked to register

by Jan. 16. A regular pot luck supper will be held on Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m. for a cost is $5. Please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. There will also be a Ukraine supper on Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. for a cost of $12. Phone 403-346-4043. ● Horse Breeders and Owners Conference will be held at Sheraton Red Deer on Jan. 10 to 12. Tickets are $105, $90 for additional registrants when pre-registering at www.albertahorseindustry.ca, or for $105 at the door. ● Medicine River Wildlife Centre 2014 calendar is now on sale for $20. Purchase a calendar and be entered to win a Great White Shark Adventure near San Francisco as grand prize. Contact Carol at 403-728-3467, or see. www.mrwc.ca. ● Royal Canadian Legion in Sylvan Lake offers country dance lessons on Jan. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. for $50 per person or $75 per couple. Phone 403-887-2601, or Lisa a 403-5058601. Scrabble, Crokinole, Tile Rummy start on Jan. 24, 2 p.m. Free of charge. ● Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Ambassador Breakfast will be held on Jan. 17, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Quality North Hill Inn for a cost of $15 per person. A presentation by Jim Duncan, Clearwater County councillor and Clear Lake Landcare chairperson, will be presenting on Sasquatch and Partners Initiative. RSVP to info@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on Jan. 15. ● Royal Canadian Legion in Sylvan Lake Robbie Burns Night will be held on Jan. 22, 6 p.m., $25 each. The Legion is also offering country dance lessons starting Jan. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. for $50 per person or $75 per couple. Scrabble,

Advance tickets cost $30 each from Legion Pipe Band members, and Red Deer Legion. For information, contact Arnie at 403-782-7183. ● Town and Country Dance Club offers dance lessons for foxtrot, two-step, polka, waltz and more starting on Jan. 21. A Step Above Basic starts at 7 p.m. followed by Basic Social Dance at 8 p.m. Contact Doug or Doris at 403-728-3333, or doris@airenet.com. ● Ponoka Moose Lodge Old-Time Dance will be held on Jan. 18 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. with music by The Badlanders. Cost is $10 for Moose Members, or $12 per person for non-members. Potluck lunch. See www.AlbertaDanceNews. com or call Jean or Fred at 403-783-8587. ● Red Deer Art Club is offering art workshops open to members and the public in selected mediums and levels. Cost for non-members will be $65. Supplies are available for a minimal fee. On Jan. 18 learn from Jonas Marchinko, Sandra Bingeman on Feb. 8, Frank Haddock on March 22, and Willie Wong in March (TBA), Christel Langan on April 12. Phone Elise at 403-346-5645. ● Canadian Blood Services Sirens For Life blood donor campaign continues until Jan. 31 at Red Deer Blood Clinic.

Donate blood, save lives, and support local emergency services teams. Visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to make an appointment, or for eligibility information. ● Sweetheart Gala — Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House — will be held on Feb. 15 from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Heartland Room, Westerner Park, Red Deer. Tickets, $25 in advance and $30 after Jan. 1. Event includes a silent auction, toonie bar, prizes, 50/50 draws and midnight lunch. For tickets and information contact Courtney or Chelsey at c.malone@ hotmail.com. ● Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Class of 1964 Fiftieth Year Reunion takes place on June 21, 2014, 3 p.m. Contact Pete Weddell at 403-340-1467, or cell 403505-6476, 5619 47A Ave. Red Deer, Alta. T4N 3S1, or Gail (Horn) Krause at 403-342-7554, or cell 403-350-9122.

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