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Cut the red tape PANEL URGES HARMONIZING RAIL, ROADS, PIPELINES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A joint study group says it will work to identify the best way to harmonize roads, rail, pipelines and permits in Alberta and British Columbia to get the most value for energy exports. The cross-provincial working group, in a report released Monday, says getting more oilfield equipment moved from the ports through B.C.’s mountainous interior to the oilfields is an emerging issue.
Alberta Energy Minister Diana McQueen said it’s further evidence that the energy sector has multiple ripple effects. “If there’s opportunities for that (shipment of equipment) to happen, Alberta is fine with that as well,” McQueen said. “We’ve always said there’s lots of benefits for both provinces, and certainly for the nation as a whole.” Port authorities in Vancouver have been working to get more oilsands equipment shipped through their facilities, but have been hamstrung by permit delays, red tape and the perception that oversized
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loads aren’t allowed on mountain roads. The study group was set up last summer as part of the two provinces’ mutual interest in Calgary-based Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, which would take Alberta crude through B.C. to ports in Kitimat. B.C. Premier Christy Clark and her Alberta counterpart, Alison Redford, set up the group, chaired by deputy ministers, to look not only at expanding energy exports but at markets for other exports as well.
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BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A devastating blaze at a Quebec seniors facility shows how deadly fires can be. Ten people are confirmed dead and another 22 people are missing and presumed dead in L’IsleVerte, Que. Crews are still digging through the rubble and ice at the scene of the tragedy. In Red Deer, a local operator is confident that the training his staff is given and the response local emergency services personnel can provide can keep seniors safe. Piper Creek Foundation executive director Geoff Olson said his organization does 10 fire drills per lodge each year. “We do a lot of work with the residents on fire evacuation,” said Olson. “The residents know what our expectations are of them in an emergency, but even more so the staff are well trained to handle an emergency.” Older lodges operated by Piper Creek do not have sprinkler systems throughout. However, newer wings like that built at the Pines Lodge in 2005 do have sprinkler systems. “We’re pretty lucky in Red Deer,” said Olson. “The response time to our lodges by emergency services is really minimal. Any time we’ve had to have an ambulance or even a fire truck stop by, even for a false alarm, the lag time is absolutely minimal. The fire is not going to get very far before those folks are onsite.” Olson said they work closely with Red Deer Emergency Services. All seniors care facilities built in recent years must have sprinkler systems. Since 1990, the province has required any new residence taller than four storeys to have a sprinkler system. “Our (Red Deer) newer construction, by newer I mean in the last 10 to 15 years, retirement homes are fully sprinklered and fully fire-alarmed,” said Wes Van Bavel, Red Deer Emergency Services fire prevention officer.
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Quest Theatre’s Sarina Sorenson leads a group of elementary students through some theatre games at Fairview Elementary School. The Grade 2-3 students in Crystal Noble’s class will be joining the all other students at the school during the production of cultural stories. All this week the students are working with Quest Theatre to develop the stories, make costumes and produce the music for the production, which will take place Friday in the school.
Vacant nursing homes too costly to modernize: AHS BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Two vacant Red Deer nursing homes are not worth upgrading to meet current senior care standards, Alberta Health Services has determined. Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski said Monday that this means the buildings now go to Alberta Infrastructure for repurposing or disposal. The Valley Park Manor in Riverside Meadows, across the street from Fairview School, and the Red Deer Nursing Home, on 30th Street, were closed in 2010. Valley Park Manor was a 116-bed facility while
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the Red Deer Nursing Home had 99 beds. They were closed in favour of Michener Hill Extendicare, which opened in 2010. The two nursing homes have been vacant ever since, although the power remains on and the buildings are regularly checked and basic maintenance is done. And that has cost the province as much as $600,000. “AHS had intended to use these buildings,” said Jablonski. “As they have gone through their process of investigating the buildings, reviewing and inspecting, they have concluded it would be too costly to modernize these buildings. “They are now giving up these buildings for disposal.”
She said disposal means every provincial department has a chance to see if it could use the buildings. Cabinet would then be required to approve a department’s proposed use. Should no department have a need for the buildings, it would then be Alberta Infrastructure’s responsibility to dispose of them. Jablonski said she doesn’t know what the policy is for selling vacant seniors facilities and having a private company modernize them. “There are people who think they might want to use those buildings,” she said.
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Janis Dolan of Red Deer fills a pail with sand at the City of Red Deer civic yards. The free sand with salt is offered to city residents to take care of icy walks in the city. Dolan said her sidewalk and driveway are very icy, and she will be sharing the sand with her daughter, whose apartment parking lot is very icy. The sand premixed with salt is provided by the public works department and is limited to two pails per resident. If approved, the earliest the line would be in service would be 2018.
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Monday’s report sets out preliminary recommendations and timelines over the next 18 months to reach a final report. It estimates that Canada is losing out on $50 million a day in potential revenues by not having pipelines to take product to emerging markets in Asia and elsewhere. The panel said more information needs to be disseminated, including through social media, to bridge the “disconnect” in public consciousness on the true value to jobs and income that stems from the oil and gas industries. It urges stronger governmental oversight to monitor and prevent oilspills on land and in water. It suggests a permanent working group between Alberta and British Columbia to share ideas to prevent spills. It proposes a formal process to make sure First Nations are consulted and benefit from oil and gas activity on their land. And it reiterates an agreement struck last year by the two premiers that B.C. is free to negotiate with industry to seek better economic benefits on the pipelines, but without seeking a cut of Alberta’s oil royalties. The recommendations flow from five conditions B.C. has put on its acceptance of the Northern Gateway line, which has met fierce resistance from environmental and some First Nations groups. McQueen said Monday’s report sets definite timelines and actions to meeting those conditions. The fate of the Northern Gateway line is in the hands of the federal government, which is expected to make a decision in June. Last December, a federal review panel signed off on the 1,170-kilometre line, saying the public good would outweigh the negatives — if 209 conditions are met.
Van Bavel separates seniors care facilities into residential or retirement and nursing homes. He said the residential or retirement homes generally have more able-bodied occupants and their evacuation procedures differ. “They’re designed that people are expected to get out,” said Van Bavel. “We do have a few nursing homes that are protected properly and they are designed that you would move people horizontally from one area of the building to the other. Typically there would be a fire wall or some type of substantial separation, where we realize it is going to be difficult for people on oxygen or in beds, walkers or wheelchairs to evacuate.” He also said staff at these buildings are trained as per the Alberta fire code in their respective fire safety plans. They are trained to move people to a different part of the building, isolating the fire and getting firefighters on scene. “What we’re doing is compartmentalizing the fire to one area, getting people away and protecting them,” said Van Bavel. “The sprinkler system would usually control the fire, or minimize it until we get there and deal with it.” Retirement homes are not designed for occupants to stay in their rooms and wait for the fire department to protect them in place. “There’s a problem in some of these homes where people are instructed to stay in place and told the fire department will come and assess and evacuate you from the building if they think they need to,” said Van Bavel. “That’s wrong and I have seen that in a number of retirement homes. These are set up as apartment buildings, they’re not designed for people to be protected in place, they have to get out. We see people aging and disabilities develop and rather than moving to a proper nursing home or care facility, a place
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BEIJING — Authorities in eastern China have banned live poultry sales after an increase in the number of people infected with the H7N9 strain of bird flu, state media reported Tuesday, with the busy Chinese New Year travel period already under way. So far this year, H7N9 has killed 19 people in China and infected 96, the official Xinhua News Agency said, citing the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. A week ago, more than 50 cases had been reported. The virus is believed to pass to humans through direct contact with infected birds. The jump in cases comes during the 40-day travel period around Chinese New Year, during which Chinese are expected to make 3.6 billion trips as families reunite. Chinese New Year is on Friday. The World Health Organization says there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission, but recommends continued vigilance and close monitoring given the population movement prior to Chinese New Year and potentially unpredictable behaviour of flu viruses. Xinhua said live poultry trading has been halted in three cities in coastal Zhejiang province, where 49 cases and 12 deaths have been reported. The province also is inspecting farms and banning flights of domestic pigeons. Neighbouring Shanghai will halt live poultry trading for three months starting Friday. The city has reported eight infections and four deaths this year. that is better designed to protect people in place, they stay in these apartments and bring the health care they need in.” This means there is the potential for a risk of people not getting up and leaving, or unable to get up and leave in an emergency. Van Bavel said they do annual fire inspections on all retirement and nursing homes and they offer fire awareness and evacuation training to staff and tenants at these homes as well. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
BUILDINGS: Significant improvements needed “First it has to go to the different departments to ensure they wouldn’t have a need for these buildings and if they’re going to be sold or demolished, the proposal has to go to cabinet and there has to be cabinet approval.” A statement from AHS said they have completed reviews of both facilities and it would not be cost effective to renovate either building, given significant upgrades required to meet current care standards. “Neither building is appropriate for providing care to our patients,” the statement said. However, regular upkeep and maintenance continues at both sites, including daily visits by AHS staff, snow clearing in the winter and grass-cutting in the summer, plus facility lighting and heating. As well, fire alarm and safety systems are still in use in the dormant buildings. The AHS release said the costs associated with upkeep for the two vacant facilities is minimal. However, according to a 2011 information obtained by the Advocate, it costs $95,500 to maintain and secure each facility. That means as much as $600,000 has been spent on the abandoned buildings since the last senior moved out more than three years ago. “Our focus is on bringing new continuing care spaces to Red Deer to serve seniors for years to come,” reads the AHS statement. “This includes 100 new supporting living spaces at the Covenant Care’s Villa Marie facility.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
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Reconsider flavoured tobacco: firm BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A Quebec-based cigar distributor is lobbying the Alberta government not to proclaim new legislation that would ban flavoured tobacco products. Alberta’s Tobacco Reduction (Flavoured Tobacco Products) Amendment Act received royal assent last month, but the Progressive Conservative government has not set a date for when it will go into effect. A company called Casa Cubana has written to Premier Alison Redford and some cabinet ministers this month asking for the law to be reconsidered. “We have contacted key cabinet ministers and Premier Redford, effectively asking them to stop and actually think about this one before it is too late,” Luc Martial, a company spokesman, said Monday. Martial said “legitimate industry stakeholders” across the province are now actively reaching out to the government demanding a stay of proclamation
and any subsequent eventual regulations. The legislation gives the government full regulatory authority over all flavoured tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. Health Minister Fred Horne said the province is still writing the regulations designed to protect children from tobacco use and will proclaim the legislation later this year. “It gives Alberta amongst the toughest tobacco legislation in the country,” he said. “We did this to protect children and youth and we are committed to following through.” Casa Cubana contends that flavoured tobacco is not a “gateway” product that leads young people to use other tobacco products and warns that Alberta stands to lose $11 million per year in tax revenue from the sale of its cigars. The company said the vast majority of the people who buy the small cigars it distributes are adults. Martial said the Alberta government has been misled by reports that link flavoured tobacco prod-
ucts to children. “It is our contention that the government was unfortunately duped into thinking that flavoured tobacco products was a relevant youth health priority — and is now on the verge of unjustifiably and without warrant undermining the rights of hundreds of thousands of voters in the province and throwing (away) millions of dollars in annual tax revenues,” says the letter sent to Redford dated Jan. 27. Les Hagen, a spokesman for the group Campaign for a Smoke Free Alberta, said Casa Cubana’s letter is just the latest effort by tobacco industry lobbyists to snuff out the legislation. He said the lobbyists failed to secure exemptions in the bill last year despite numerous attempts. “This doesn’t surprise me, it is just par for the course,” Hagen said. “We are just going to encourage the Alberta government to do the right thing and make sure the ban extends to all flavoured tobacco products including menthol cigarettes.”
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Pipeline safety in the spotlight in aftermath of Manitoba explosion CALGARY — A natural gas pipeline explosion south of Winnipeg came at a bad time for not only the thousands unable to heat their homes during a frigid Prairie winter, but for a company that has been working to assure the public its proposed new oil pipelines will be safe. TransCanada (TSX:TRP) has spent months meeting with communities along the route of its proposed Energy East pipeline, which would rework part of its cross-Canada natural gas mainline to carry oil from west to east. It expects to file a regulatory application this summer. Meanwhile, TransCanada is also anxiously awaiting a decision from President Barack Obama on whether its controversial Keystone XL pipeline, which would connect Alberta crude to Texas refineries, can go ahead. “The company’s kind of at a point where they’re making a pitch for a brand new project. They’re trying to sell people on how safe it is and how efficient it is,” said Warren Mabee, director of Queen’s University’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy. “And here’s an explosion right at a time when they want to be showing that they can operate things really safely and really effectively.” The RCMP says the explosion at a valve site near St. Pierre-Jolys, Man., was not suspicious. Company officials said it was too soon to pinpoint a cause but that they hope to have natural gas service restored to all of the 4,000 people affected by midday Tuesday. The pipeline involved in the blast early Saturday carries natural gas, posing different risks than oil pipelines like Energy East and Keystone XL would. Explosions are less of a concern with oil pipelines, but the environmental impacts from a possible crude spill would be more severe. The pipe that would be converted for Energy East was not affected by the explosion, though it’s in the same general region. Environmental Defence’s Adam Scott, who has been campaigning against Energy East, said he has concerns with TransCanada’s safety record. “I don’t know why communities or provinces would trust this company to be safe,” he said. “This just reminds Canadians that this infrastructure is risky, inherently, and they need to be thinking about whether or not they actually want to be building more of this kind of infrastructure.” U.S. opponents to Keystone XL are paying attention, too. NextGen Climate Group — led by U.S.
billionaire Tom Steyer, a vocal Keystone XL critic — made mention of the Manitoba explosion in a news release announcing a new anti-pipeline ad that will coincide with Obama’s state of the union address on Tuesday. TransCanada spokesman Shawn Howard said he believes the public will wait to see what comes out of investigations into the blast before rushing to judgement about other projects. “It’s important to let the experts do independent investigations, let the (National Energy Board) and the Transportation Safety Board complete their investigations on this so we know what happened,” he said. TransCanada also knows its handling of the Manitoba incident is being watched closely, Howard added. “Recognizing that there are times when incidents happen, how does the company respond and how capable are they in dealing with it?” he said. “That’s something that the public measures, that the government and others measure.” Mabee said if TransCanada wants to earn the public’s trust, it must be transparent about what caused the explosion and what it is doing to ensure it doesn’t happen again. An incident like that isn’t “really far outside the normal range” of what might happen on such a huge natural gas pipeline system during its lifespan, but public scrutiny has never been greater. “There’s risks associated with any energy infrastructure that we choose to build and to use. What’s really interesting, I think, about our society today is that we’re becoming far less tolerant of those risks and really we’re demanding more of the companies than we’ve ever demanded before,” said Mabee, noting that turning off the taps to energy simply isn’t an option. “So the real test is how does the company respond and how are they going to work to reduce risk and ultimately how much is that going to Black Knight cost?”
Trial set for man accused of shooting one Mountie, running over another BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VEGREVILLE — A trial date has been set for a man accused of shooting one RCMP officer and running another over. Michael Leslie Johnson, 33, of Vegreville, faces 36 charges including four counts of attempted murder. His first court appearance was on Monday, and he appeared in Vegreville court via closed-circuit television from the Edmonton Remand Centre. His trial will begin in Vegreville on May 20 and he will remain in custody.
Five officers went to a farm near Tofield on Jan. 6 to investigate reports of a death threat and the theft of some firearms. They said they found a suspect hiding in a shed and a confrontation ensued, with one officer being grazed by a bullet and another being severely hurt when he was run over by a truck. The severely injured officer suffered broken bones and internal injuries that required extensive surgery. He has since been released from hospital and continues to recover at home.
Driver pleads not guilty to careless driving after accident kills little boy ST. ALBERT — A school bus driver has pleaded not guilty to charges laid after a six-year-old boy was struck and killed as he was crossing the street. Joseph Allen of Edmonton has been charged with careless driving and failing to yield to a pedestrian. Thomas Wedman of St. Albert was in Grade 2 and was headed to school when he was killed on the morning of Sept. 27. The not guilty pleas come on the same day as a decision by St. Albert city council to conduct a safety review of community intersections. On Monday afternoon, city councillors voted in favour of supporting a committee that will conduct a review of the intersections around each of St. Albert’s twenty-five schools.
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LETHBRIDGE — A southern Alberta teacher facing charges of sexual assault against two young boys has been released on bail. Jamey Kristian, who is 37, made his first court appearance in Lethbridge on Monday. He’s accused of sexually assaulting a nine-yearold boy last summer and a second boy between June 2008 and July 2012. Westwind School Division superintendent Ken Sommerfeldt says Kristian has been employed with the district for five years and has spent the past four years at Raymond Elementary school south of Lethbridge. Part of his release conditions include no internet access and staying away from Raymond school and public places like pools and playgrounds. He’ll be back in court on Feb. 28.
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Minimum wage as a catalyst For as many well-intentioned people who argue for living wage laws, and/or guaranteed minimum income laws, there are as many others (hopefully also well-intentioned) who will call such efforts a menace. Recently, the Advocate ran a column from a commentator at the Fraser Institute, looking at a statistical analysis citing why a minimum wage that matches a minimally-acceptable standard of living is a bad idea. GREG The upshot NEIMAN is that when employers are required to pay substantially more than the current minimum wage, jobs disappear for untrained workers. Worse (if you can call earning more money worse), the people who benefit most from a proposed minimum wage of around $20 an hour are not the people on the absolute bottom of the income ladder, but those on the rungs just above the bottom. Neither argument really works against such a proposal, but the Fraser Institute study was about statistics, not solutions. If there was to be a job loss of 12 to 17 per cent of the lowest-paid positions
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in the workforce (as cited by the article), then who’s doing all that work? Management, I guess. The Fraser Institute could also look at any number of studies showing how an improvement in the incomes of people on the second-bottom rung of the ladder improves productivity and outcomes for the economy as a whole. By now we should all realize that the “trickle down” theory of income redistribution so beloved by the conservative right is a myth. Money in the economy does not trickle down, it flows up. The increasing wealth of the top income percentiles at the expense of the middle and the bottom is proof enough of that. Rather, I’d like to present examples of how raising the bottom quartile of the income groups is not only ethically sound, but sound economics as well. The Globe and Mail recently commented on a Swiss proposal for a national referendum on what they are calling a universal basic income (UBI). The article suggests even right-wing think tanks in the U.S. see merit in ensuring that no adult, employed or not, should live on less than about $3,000 a month. This would involve more or less scrapping the bureaucrat-heavy welfare system, which would be a huge tax saving, and putting the dollars where they do the most good: into the hands of people who bolster basic consumer activity. A common argument against a UBI (or, as it’s known in Canada, a guaran-
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More than just an arena BY KEVIN PUTNAM SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Hockey in Sylvan Lake has been a way of life for generations. For me, it’s been a relationship of 26 years. I moved to Sylvan Lake from Fort Simpson, N.W.T., in 1988 as a 10-year-old kid for my Dad’s work. Upon arriving in town, I saw the beach, the waterslides, mini golf course, bumper cars, bumper boats, go karts, ice cream shops, etc., etc. — maybe this place wouldn’t be so bad after all. The one thing I did know about and was looking forward to was the Sylvan Lake Summer Hockey Camp. My parents had signed me up for the camp that summer and I was really looking forward to it, being from a small town in the north where the only rink was an indoor yet natural ice surface. The idea of playing hockey in the summer was so awesome. I remember walking into the rink and being blown away by how many kids were there. I was scared, nervous and excited. I figured I was going to meet a bunch of new friends and I wondered if I’d be as good as them. For the most part I wasn’t, but I did make friends. To my surprise, though, none of the kids except me were from Sylvan Lake. That was my first glimpse into how popular this camp was. Kids from other provinces and even the United States. Some of the kids acted like they were from Sylvan Lake and in a way I guess they were. They were summer residents who actually lived in the arena upstairs in the dorm.
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teed annual income) is that it rewards indolence. Worse, it enables the bad decisions of people who are destined to be poor, simply because they make bad decisions. Beer and cigarettes get mentioned a lot. Here’s a couple of real-world examples to show that the poor are not as stupid or lazy as rich people think. Let’s start with a small experiment that has been repeated often enough (even in Canada) to be considered reliable. In 2009, a group selected 13 homeless men in London, England, some of whom had “slept rough” for 40 years and more. Forget the soup kitchens and temporary shelters that make up the traditional charity solution to homelessness. Each of these guys was given about $4,500 in cash — no strings attached. None of the participants blew their unearned cash on booze, drugs or gambling. One year later, 11 of the 13 still had their own roofs over their heads — some after a lifetime of having no real residence at all. They got education and training, learned how to cook their own meals, got treatment for drug abuse. Some even got a passport. After decades of well-intentioned charity supports, what got 11 of 13 vagrants off the street was the simple act of giving them cash and the freedom to spend it as they wished. The cost of the experiment was about $75,000, including the salaries of the people running the program. Re-
The atmosphere at the camp was intoxicating for a little kid. Being at the rink all day with no parents, playing hockey, going to the beach, the waterslides and eating nacho cheese dogs and sloppy joes for lunch. It was hockey heaven. In the four years I lived in Fort Simpson, my hockey playing experience was limited to one practice a week of about an hour every Tuesday. We played two games in those four years, both against Fort Nelson. So the idea of being on a real team and having the opportunity to play real games was exciting for me. When the fall came, I tried out for the atom A team. I was the goalie in Fort Simpson so I was obviously going to be the goalie in Sylvan, too. No big deal. Little did I know I’d end up being the goalie turned forward on the Atom D team. Who cares! I made it! I was on a real team! I even led the team in goals that year with 23. So naturally the following year, I became a goalie again. As the years went by, the Sylvan Lake Arena became the old cliché; it was “my second home.” I refereed minor hockey on way too many cold mornings, but a nap in the referee room was always only 20 minutes away. I played minor hockey right through until the end of midget. In high school, I started working at the back door rink. For four years, I spent five hours a night almost every night maintaining the ice, enforcing the rules and making sure it was a fun, safe place for everyone to play. We were getting paid to basically play shinny and when nobody was there, we’d still be shooting pucks (tennis balls after 7 p.m., though). To get to it, you simply walked out the back door of the arena and it was 10 feet away. I started coaching full time at the Sylvan Lake Summer Hockey Camp in 1997. All towns in Canada claim to be hockey towns and they’re right. In Sylvan Lake, though, it seems to ring more true. Sylvan Lake is on the map for two things:
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porting on the experiment, The Economist opined: “The most efficient way to spend money on the homeless might be to give it to them.” Here’s a larger example. Brazil’s Bolsa Familia (family allowance) turns 10 this year. It works there much the same way it used to work here when our own family was raising children. Mothers get a monthly cheque and they spend it. The program costs about half a per cent of GDP. It is income-tested: only the poor receive it, although many recipients do have those minimum-wage jobs that the right-wingers love. And it comes with strings attached: the mothers must keep their children in school, and must prove they provide good nutrition for the children. The Bolsa Familia is credited with reducing child mortality in Brazil by 73 per cent. What’s the savings to the economy in that, I wonder? I have no credentials as either an economist nor as a statistician. But I do see the widening income gap in Canada as a bad thing. I also believe that the health of the economy as a whole is best ensured when the lowest income brackets have decent and reliable housing, nutrition, health care and education. If someone says it takes a minimum wage of $20 to get that, or a universal basic income, my start point is to accept the argument. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.
the lake and the hockey camp. When I tell people I’m from Sylvan Lake, the first topic of conversation is inevitably the hockey camp. Either they’ve been or their kids have been or they know someone who’s been. You begin to realize how many people have come through Sylvan Lake because of the camp. On Jan. 20, the hearts of many, many Sylvan Lakers sank when we heard the news our beloved arena had collapsed. Our home away from home was gone in the blink of an eye as decades worth of memories came crashing down. Luckily nobody was injured but sadly so many of us were hurt emotionally. Rinks all across Canada are special places. There’s no denying anyone’s claim that their rink is the best rink because to them to it is. The Sylvan Lake Arena had a personality all its own. The incredibly small ice surface gave home teams a home ice advantage, as did what seemed like a 10-foot drop from the benches to the ice and the fog that always seemed to linger in the air. Being Canadian, you tend to get sentimental explaining stuff like this. Hockey is in our blood so how do you explain what can’t be explained? Friendships are made, lessons learned, communities within a community are built. More than that, though, hockey has contributed so much to Sylvan Lake’s identity. When people think of Sylvan Lake, they think of hockey. And although the game of hockey and our arena mean the world to us Sylvan Lakers, it’s not just for us. Hockey in Canada is all about relationships. The relationships forged through hockey in Sylvan lake and with the Sylvan Lake Arena expand well beyond the town limits. Our arena meant a lot to people from all over the world, and that is no exaggeration. If I was going to rename the town of Sylvan Lake, it just might be Hockeyville. Kevin Putnam now lives in Whitehorse, Yukon.
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Harper says Ukraine leaning to Soviet past BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA, Ont. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper expressed concern Monday that Ukraine is backsliding toward its communist past under the Soviet Union, a clear dig at Russia as it prepares to host next month’s Winter Olympics. The prime minister offered that sharp assessment in the House of Commons in response to a question from NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. “We are very concerned that these actions speak (of) not moving towards a free and democratic Euro-Atlantic future but very much towards an anti-democratic Soviet past,” Harper said. Harper’s remarks represented a shot across the bow
of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been accused of exerting pressure on Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych to curb his country’s overtures to the West.
ANTI-PROTEST LAW SCRAPPED A9 The protests began in late November when the government abandoned an agreement to strengthen economic co-operation with the European Union, in favour of closer ties with Russia. Anger rose sharply earlier this month after the government imposed a tough new law aimed at curbing protests. That sparked clashes between demonstrators and police that have left three pro-
Harper said. “We will continue to vocalize our concerns, to work with the Canadian-Ukrainian community and our allies to take all appropriate actions necessary to encourage the government of Ukraine to move in a positive direction.” On their first day back to work in Ottawa on Monday, MPs scheduled an emergency take-note debate to condemn the Ukraine government’s conduct in the continuing crisis. Conservative MP Ted Opitz, whose Toronto riding has a significant Ukrainian constituency, accused the Ukrainian government of imposing martial law and using “lethal force to quash freedoms and violate human rights.” The Harper government, like its Liberal predecessors,
testers dead. Canada has repeatedly called on Ukraine to embrace co-operation with the democratic EU, instead of moving to align with Russia. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, along with other Western foreign ministers, visited the protesters in Kyiv last month to show support. Mulcair wanted to know what Canada can do to help defuse the escalating crisis that has seen anti-government demonstrators deepening their protest by occupying four large buildings in downtown Kyiv. “We have certainly condemned the actions. We have been very outspoken with many around the international community and condemning some of the actions of the Ukrainian government,”
holds strong views toward the Ukraine because of the deep historical roots of Canadians of Ukrainian descent in Canada, a product of half a dozen waves of immigration dating back well over a century. “We stand with the Ukrainian people, who courageously continue to speak out in support of democracy,” Conservative MP David Anderson told the Commons. Canada’s ambassador for religious freedom also highlighted the plight of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Ambassador Andrew Bennett, who visited Ukraine over the weekend, said Yanukovych’s attempted intimidation of the small church could be a sign of worse things to come for other religious minorities.
Bring A Canada loses latest battle with Smile 3 U.S. government over meat labelling Ways For OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian government is fuming over a U.S. farm bill and warning of trade retaliation, in the latest twist in a dispute that just days ago showed signs of resolution. American lawmakers have refused to make changes to countryof-origin labelling that had been sought by the Canadian government and beef and pork producers. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast say they’re disappointed, adding Canada may retaliate by imposing tariffs on a wide range of American products. Country-of-origin labelling rules are blamed for complicating the import of meat and livestock into the U.S. from Canada and for reducing the amount of Canadian exports to the country by half since 2008. The rules require detailed labels about the origins of beef, pork and chicken sold in U.S. stores.
That drives up the price tag of Canadian exports and undermines their competitiveness, causing about $1 billion a year in losses. “By refusing to fix country-oforigin labelling, the U.S. is effectively legislating its own citizens out of work, and harming Canadian and American livestock producers alike by disrupting the highly-integrated North American meat industry supply chain,” the ministers said in a statement. “Our position remains that the changes made by the United States administration to mandatory COOL (will) increase discrimination against North American producers and processors, hurting hard-working Canadians and Americans alike. “Our government continues to stand with our industry, and we remain steadfast in taking whatever steps may be necessary, including retaliation, to achieve a fair resolution.” Not long ago, Ritz had signalled some optimism on the topic, saying the chairman of a U.S. congressional committee had requested that
his Department of Agriculture back off on the labelling rules. The committee has no authority to force the change, but it does control the USDA.’s budget. However, the U.S. lawmakers’ decision — part of a massive federal farm bill to be voted on Wednesday — crushed Canadian hopes. Some U.S. companies have said they can’t afford to sort, label and store meat from Canada differently than meat from domestic animals. In October, Tyson Foods Inc., one of the largest buyers of Canadian cattle in the U.S., said it would stop buying from feedlots north of the border because of the higher cost of complying with the regulations. Ritz has said Ottawa will continue fighting the regulation at the World Trade Organization and cattlemen on both sides of the border will go on with their own court action. John Masswohl, a spokesman for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, was also disheartened.
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U.S. TV viewers tuning into Obama speech will see PM Harper in unflattering ad WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Stephen Harper will make a cameo appearance on an international stage Tuesday night — though it’s hardly one he would have chosen. The prime minister will be cast in the villain’s role in an anti-Keystone XL pipeline ad airing during the broadcast of President Barack Obama’s state of the union address. The ad is designed to build pressure from elements of Obama’s political base who want him to reject the pipeline, and it will be broadcast to the mostly left-leaning audience of the MSNBC network before and after the president’s speech. Harper’s image appears at the beginning and the end of the ad. It shows him shaking hands with the ex-premier of China, Wen Jiabao. The message of the spot is that the proposed pipeline would benefit Chinese companies heavily invested in the oil sands far more than it would help ordinary American consumers. “It’s a sucker-punch to America’s heartland,” says the narrator, while the Chinese and Canadian leaders are seen pressing palms. “(The Chinese are) counting on the U.S. to approve TransCanada’s pipeline to ship oil through America’s heartland and out to foreign countries like theirs. ... “Keystone’s a sucker’s deal for America. Just say no to Keystone.” The ad is being paid for by NextGen Climate Group, led by the deep-pocketed Obama donor and bitter oilsands
Harper defends integrity of latest ousted spy watchdog Strahl THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered a rousing defence Friday of former Conservative MP Chuck Strahl, the latest chairman of Canada’s spy watchdog to step down under a cloud of allegations. Strahl was not forced to resign, and indeed had been fully cleared by the federal ethics commissioner of claims involving an alleged conflict of interest, Harper told the House of Commons. “Chuck Strahl is one of the most honourable and decent people I have ever worked with in the parliament of Canada,” the prime minister said as the Conservative benches erupted with applause. “It is a shame that for the sake of his personal reputation he decided he is no longer willing to provide his services.” Strahl announced his resignation from the Security Intelligence Review Committee late Friday afternoon before Parliament resumed Monday after a six-week
Christmas break. While maintaining that he was in full compliance with all rules, Strahl said in his resignation letter that he did not “wish to be in the centre of the political fray” after leaving elected office. “Nor do I want to be a distraction from the important work SIRC does every day in ensuring the security of Canadians.” Strahl had been under increasing pressure since registering last month to lobby on behalf of Northern Gateway Pipelines. The review committee Strahl chaired provides civilian oversight for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service — the spy agency which was revealed last year to be spying on environmental and other activists opposed to new pipeline construction, including the proposed Northern Gateway project. Harper was responding to a question from New Democrat deputy leader Nathan Cullen, who wanted to know why the Conservatives failed to recognize Strahl’s “blatant conflict of inter-
est.” Strahl, who came to Ottawa from Chilliwack, B.C., as a Reform party MP in 1993, earned a reputation as a hardworking straight shooter who avoided the more bitterly partisan antics of the politics game. So it is a particularly bitter twist of political fate that he should be linked in any way to his predecessor at SIRC, who also left the spy watchdog amid questionable business dealings. Strahl was named SIRC chairman in June 2012, replacing Dr. Arthur Porter. Porter, appointed by Harper to SIRC in 2008 and elevated to chairman in 2010, resigned in December 2011 following published reports of his business links to an international arms dealer. Porter has since been charged with several offences related to alleged scams in the awarding of a $1.3-billion Montreal hospital contract. He is currently in a Panamanian prison while Canada works to have him extradited to Montreal to stand trial.
Nicholson says DND reviewing further mental health improvements BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s military ombudsman and Opposition MPs are both asking why National Defence is just getting around to hiring urgently needed mental health professionals some 18 months after it promised to do so. A lack of available psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and addiction counsellors has dogged the department for years, but a recent bout of military suicides — as many as 10 in the last two months — has thrust the shortfall into the spotlight. “What will it take for people to show a greater sense of urgency?” asked Canadian Forces ombudsman Pierre Daigle, who blasted the government for failing to hire enough professionals in time to handle a mushrooming caseload. “I know folks on the medical side; they want these people. What else do you need? If the minister says, ’I’m giving you the money to hire people’ and you are still fiddling (with) the bureaucracy. I really don’t understand it.” In the House of Commons, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to make the suicide crisis a personal priority. Harper responded by repeating his plea for those who are struggling to come forward for help.
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Soldiers and their families say that when they do, they sometimes have to wait for as long as two years for help. Mental health services have been a priority for the department, but the government is also “reviewing whether further enhancements are needed,” said Defence Minister Rob Nicholson. He did not elaborate. “We do take the issue very seriously,” Nicholson told the House. Marie-Helene Brisson, a spokeswoman for National Defence, said on the weekend that the department is in the process of hiring as many 54 extra staff members. Brisson would not say when they might be available. However, Daigle pointed out in a 2012 report that the military’s medical branch has never reached its goal of 447 mental health workers and the latest statistics show the numbers have barely budged since the government promised action. The department has just 388 mental health staff members across the country, nine more than in September 2012. “We are witnessing an urgent and growing need for better access to mental health services for Canadian Forces members, but the hiring of mental health professionals has been stymied by internal red-tape and budget cuts,” said NDP defence critic Jack Harris.
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Mitch and Brad (no last names given) of Callahan Construction work on the roof of a new home under construction in the Aspen Lakes district of the Town of Blackfalds on Monday.
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Residential permits driving construction TOWNS AROUND RED DEER EXPERIENCING TREMENDOUS JUMP IN HOME CONSTRUCTION in our town,” said Mayor Dennis Cooper. Homebuilders in Penhold were busy in 2012 as well, when $14.5 million in residential permits were issued. Cooper expects more of the same going forward. He pointed out that his town has about 120 residential lots coming on stream to keep up with demand. Penhold issued $19.2 million worth of building permits in all categories last year — a figure that was down from $27.6 million in 2012, when a $12-million approval for Chinook’s Edge School Division’s new Grade 7 to 12 school was granted.
last year were renovations to Cobb’s Block Central and development of storage buildings north of Hewlett Park Landing. Earlier this month, the City of Home construction is occurring Red Deer reported that the valat a rapid pace in towns a short ue of its 2013 residential permits driving distance from Red Deer, was $115.6 million — virtually unwith residential building permits changed from 2012. in high demand at Blackfalds, However, a drop in permit valPenhold and Sylvan Lake. ues in the commercial and indusHammers are swinging partictrial categories resulted in the ularly fast in Blackfalds, where overall total declining to $243.4 the town approved $65.8 million million from $267.9 million. worth of residential construction Central Alberta’s other city, Lalast year, up from $45.5 million in combe, also held relatively steady 2012. when it came to residential build“Right from the beginning it ing permit values last year. was strong,” said planning and deIts tally edged downward to velopment manager Terry Topol$21.4 million from nitsky. $21.9 million in 2012. “And this year ‘RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING IT WAS But the value of doesn’t look like it’s construction apslowing down.” STRONG. AND THIS YEAR DOESN’T LOOK proved in all categoStaff in TopolLIKE IT’S SLOWING DOWN.’ ries was up in Lanitsky’s department combe last year — to approved a record — BLACKFALDS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER $27 million from $25 $75.6 million in conTERRY TOPOLNITSKY million — thanks to a struction last year. jump in commercialThat surpassed the industrial projects previous high of But 2013 saw commercial-re- to $5.4 million from $2.9 million. $72 million, set in 2012 when the Residential permit values in $17.3-million Abbey Master Build- lated permits jump to $4.4 million from zero the year before, thanks Olds tumbled to $12.6 million from er Centre hit the books. Last year was driven primarily to the development of a grocery $25.4 million last year, with the by the housing market, said Topol- store; a medical centre with a combined value of permits in all nitsky, including $51.3 million for pharmacy, doctors’ office and a development categories falling to single-family dwellings and $7.9 dental clinic; and nearby commer- $22.1 million from $53.6 million. cial bays. However, the 2012 figures were million for townhouses. “It’s gong to create employment inflated by a number of multimil“Really, all we had was small commercial, and then in indus- in our town,” said Cooper of the lion-dollar projects, including the Vantage West Developments’ setrial we had the $6-million My new businesses. Last year, Sylvan Lake ap- niors complex and Mountain View Garage World project,” he said, referring to a garage-storage bay proved the greatest value of resi- Credit Union’s new building. At Innisfail, residential permit complex being developed in town. dential development that is had values in 2013 totalled $9.2 milBlackfalds has become a popu- since 2008. The $42.3 million worth of per- lion, down from $11.7 million. lar destination for many homeBut the value of permits isbuyers, added Topolnitsky, sug- mits in this category included gesting that the town’s rapid $23.8 million worth of single-fam- sued by the town in all categogrowth should further enhance its ily dwellings, and an $8.6-million, ries climbed to $21.4 million from 73-unit apartment building. $15.6 million, thanks to a nearly appeal. Although Sylvan Lake’s overall $7 million modernization project “With the new Abbey Centre opening up, that will bring more permit tally of $52.2 million for at École John Wilson elementary, 2013 was down from $54.3 million, middle and senior high schools, people in too.” South of Red Deer, the Town the preceding year’s total includ- and $3.2-million in expansion of Penhold churned out building ed $7.2-million for the new town work at Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd. permits for $13.8 million worth of hall. Among the bigger commercial housing in 2013. “There were 84 homes built and industrial projects approved Please see PERMITS on Page A8 BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR
OTTAWA — If there was any doubt the upcoming federal budget would be a low-key affair, the Harper Conservatives erased it Monday by announcing plans to deliver their new spending plan during the Winter Olympics. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said he’ll table the budget on Feb. 11, when many Canadians are likely to be focused on Sochi and hoping for goldmedal performances from their would-be Olympic heroes. New Democrat Leader Tom Mulcair quickly accused the Conservatives of seeking to avoid public scrutiny of what he predicted would be a no-news, austerity-driven budget, bereft of plans or programs to help create jobs. “People need help now and the Conservatives should be acting now,” Mulcair said. “But it’s quite obvious that they’re holding everything in abeyance so that they can have a good-news budget next year, try to claim — without ever having to measure it — that they’re heading for a balanced budget and announce all sorts of things.” The Conservatives are planning to post a surplus in 2015, just in time for the next election. The extra cash would allow them to pay for some long-promised election plums, including income splitting for tax purposes. Dropping this year’s budget in the middle of the Olympics is a “triumph of politics over economic reality,” said former Liberal finance minister Ralph Goodale. “They obviously don’t want much attention (on) this budget, so bury it when people will be paying attention to other things.” A majority of Canadians are expected to follow the Olympics closely, albeit not as much as they did during the 2010 Games in Vancouver, suggests a new Harris-Decima poll provided to The Canadian Press. Women’s hockey, curling, skating and speedskating are among the events on the Sochi schedule for Feb. 11, with finals in snowboarding, cross-country and freestyle skiing. The Harper government has long touted its economic stewardship as a key strength, something Flaherty said would be underscored in the budget. But he offered no new hints as to what the document might hold. Flaherty has, however, played down the idea that there might be some goodies coming, insisting such spending would have to wait until after the books are balanced. “I’m not going to spend a lot of money, but I’m not the only person who makes these decisions,” he said earlier in the day after a meeting with economists. But he said there may be more money down the road for programs like the Canada Job Grant, which the provinces have resisted, saying it would claw back existing federal funds for provincially run programs. “There will be room for more money in the government of Canada in the next several years because we’ve been careful and we’ve paid down the deficit and we’ll be in a position to have room to move on various issues.” But a spokesman for Employment Minister Jason Kenney said there would be no new money for the contentious skills training program.
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Deadly pig virus could cost industry millions IF ALLOWED TO SPREAD BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A deadly pig virus that has infected at least two Ontario farms could cost the Canadian pork industry tens of millions of dollars if it spreads across provincial borders, a group representing Ontario’s hog farmers warned Monday. Officials announced a second case of porcine epidemic diarrhea was confirmed this weekend in a farm in Chatham-Kent, as well as a possible third case in the same region. The first case, a farrow-to-finish farm in southwestern Ontario, was found last week — a discovery that heightened concern among the country’s hog producers. “We do anticipate that this will be tough on our industry. It’s all going to depend on where it goes from here,” said Amy Cronin of Ontario Pork.
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“We are putting into place measures to try to manage the virus as best we can and keep it off as many farms as we can given that it is very contagious,” she said. “We estimate that if it were to spread past Ontario throughout Canada, within one year, it could cost $45 million to the Canadian pork industry.” Porcine epidemic diarrhea is usually fatal in young pigs but older animals can recover. Producers have long worried that PED might make its way up from the U.S., where it has killed millions of piglets. Ontario’s chief veterinarian said hundreds of piglets — nearly 100 per cent of those between two and five days old — have died so far at the first farm, located near London, Ont. The other two hold older pigs and have not seen “significant mortality,” Greg Douglas said. Officials said the virus does not affect food safety and is not a risk to human health. It’s unclear where the virus came from but Douglas said there appears to be an “indirect link” be-
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tween the affected farms. “We still are under the impression that there are strategies which we can work on to help mitigate, slow the spread of this virus in Ontario,” he said in a news conference. “However, the confirmed case, second case and the third under suspicion certainly does change the situation — the reality — here in Ontario.” So far, the province has stopped short of imposing a quarantine, saying farmers are co-operating and neither pigs nor animal products are leaving the infected farms. And there is no plan to halt the transport of pork between Canada and the U.S., said Harpreet Kochhar, Canada’s chief veterinary officer. He said border officials are “very vigilant” and require certification proving the animals are healthy. Pigs not destined for slaughter or breeding must be quarantined, he said.
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A8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 98.21 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.80 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.96 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 10.84 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.17 Cdn. National Railway . . 57.95 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 157.50 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.14 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.60 Cervus Equipment Corp 23.49 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 43.10 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 46.69 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 26.57 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.20 General Motors Co. . . . . 36.76 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.56 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 47.00 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 67.62 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.23 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 48.55 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 96.25 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.27 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.82 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 15.51 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Financials led the way to a second consecutive tripledigit loss on the Toronto stock market Monday as bank stocks lost ground amid concerns about the health of emerging markets. The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 135.47 points to 13,582.29, on top of a one per cent slide last week, with energy stocks also sharply lower amid drops in crude and natural gas prices. The Canadian dollar shed early gains to close down 0.32 of a cent to a 4 1/2 low of 89.99 cents US. U.S. indexes also finished in the red as the Dow Jones industrials lost 41.23 points to 15,837.88. The Nasdaq composite index lost 44.56 points to 4,083.61, while the S&P 500 index was off 8.73 points at 1,781.56. Traders looked to the U.S. Federal Reserve as the central bank makes its next interest rate announcement on Wednesday. At that time, the Fed is widely expected to announce further paring of its key stimulus program, the massive monthly purchases of bonds. The Fed has already cut purchases by $10 billion to $75 billion a month and a further $10 billion cut is expected. Emerging markets such as Turkey, Argentina, South Africa and Russia are feeling the negative effects of that tapering because the Fed’s latest round of quantitative easing had flooded them with cheap money. But now, that money is exiting those areas, in turn putting severe pressure on their currencies. The worry is the contagion could spread to other markets. The financial sector led decliners, down 1.6 per cent as emerging market turmoil raised worries about economic growth in those countries. BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) is in talks to buy British investment firm F&C Asset Management in a potential deal worth roughly C$1.3 billion. Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) dropped $1.54 or 2.14 per cent to $70.46. Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) also racked up a loss, down $1.36 or 2.16 per cent to $61.69. The gold sector was also a major loser as February bullion lost 90 cents to US$1,263.40 an ounce. Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) faded 44 cents to C$20.61 while Kinross Gold (TSX:K) declined 14 cents to $5.01. The energy sector stepped back 1.38 per cent as March crude on the Nymex gave back early gains to move down 92 cents to US$95.72 a
Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.73 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.51 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 58.33 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.15 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 25.89 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 20.61 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 24.75 First Quantum Minerals . 19.84 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 25.93 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.90 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.01 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 35.59 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 26.88 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.20 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 88.03 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 56.25 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.77 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 50.38 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 35.37 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 19.98 Canyon Services Group. 10.95 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 28.87 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.830 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.95 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.46 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 94.92 barrel. Cenovus Energy slid 31 cents to C$28.87. Encana dropped 23 cents to $19.95 as February natural gas fell 33.5 cents to $4.85 per million BTUs. Prices had earlier spiked to a threeyear high of $5.44 due to extreme cold covering great patches of North America. March copper fell a cent to US$3.26 a pound and the base metals group was down 0.28 cent. Sherritt International (TSX:S) dipped four cents to C$3.54. Techs also weighed with Open Text (TSX:OTC) $4.73 lower to $106.27. At the same time, other analysts suggest that North American stock markets were vulnerable to a correction after Fed easing helped underpin a strong rally on many equity markets last year that left the S&P 500 alone up about 30 per cent for 2013. And the TSX financial sector bounded ahead more than 20 per cent last year. In earnings news, Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) reported a profit of $1 billion, or $1.54 per share in its latest quarter. That compared with $697 million, or $1.04 per share, a year earlier. Revenue declined 10 per cent to $14.4 billion from $16.08 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had expected earnings of $1.27 per share on revenue of $13.41 billion and its shares soared $5.12, or 5.94 per cent, to US$91.29. And after markets closed, Apple Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL) released fiscal first-quarter earnings that topped analyst projections, but Apple sold fewer iPhones than Wall Street had been anticipating. Management also forecast revenue for the current quarter that fell below analysts’ predictions. Those letdowns caused Apple’s stock to shed $41.62, or more than 7.5 per cent, to US$508.88 in extended trading after the release of results. On the economic front, data showed sales of new homes in the U.S. dropped seven per cent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 414,000. But even with the pause at the end of the year, U.S. home sales for all of 2013 climbed to the highest level in five years. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close of Monday Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,582.29, down 135.47 points TSX Venture Exchange — 951.75, down 15.56 points TSX 60 — 780.70, down 7.45
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VIRUS: Not in interest to halt shipments What’s more, Canada ships more pigs south than it takes in, he said, suggesting it would not be in the country’s interest to shut down pork trade. Ontario Pork has warned PED spreads through contact with manure. It recommends strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols to prevent the pathogen from being transferred from trucks, trailers and clothing. Producers should also contact their vets at the first signs of diarrhea or vomiting in their herds, the organization said. PED is not a federally reportable disease in Canada, which means there is no single set of protocols to help prevent it from spreading here or to deal with an outbreak. Instead, provinces and the industry are sharing information and developing plans to contain the disease.
PERMITS: Some fall Residential permit values in Rocky Mountain House last year fell to $4.1 million from $11.3 million, although the latter figure included a $3-million, 18-unit apartment building. Overall permit values in Rocky were also down, to $13 million from $20.4 million, despite 2013 projects like the Rocky Credit Union expansion, the
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Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 48.49 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 32.55 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.72 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.16 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 8.10 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.195 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.59 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.32 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.42 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.62 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.25 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 61.76 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 70.46 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 61.69 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.80 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 36.65 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.40 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 31.38 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 53.75 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 67.50 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.56 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 85.46 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 69.38 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 36.25 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00
points Dow — 15,837.88, down 41.23 points S&P 500 — 1,781.56, down 8.73 points Nasdaq — 4,083.61, down 44.56 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 89.99 cents US, down 0.32 of a cent Pound — C$1.8418, up 1.44 cents Euro — C$1.5192 up 0.51 of a cent Euro — US$1.3672, down 0.02 of a cent Oil futures: US$95.72 per barrel, down 92 cents (March contract) Gold futures: US$1,263.40 per oz., down 90 cents (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.749 oz., down 3.7 cents $731.38 kg, down $1.19 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Monday at 951.75, down 15.56 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 138.72 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ’14 $3.60 higher $428.80; May ’14 $3.60 higher $438.60; July ’14 $3.60 higher $447.40; Nov. ’14 $3.50 higher $462.80; Jan ’15 $3.60 higher $468.50; March ’15 $3.50 higher $473.70; May ’15 $3.60 higher $475.90; July ’15 $3.50 higher $477.80; Nov ’15 $3.50 higher $474.00; Jan. ’16 $3.50 higher $474.00; March ’16 $3.50 higher $474.00. Barley (Western): March ’14 $0.50 lower $126.50; May ’14 $0.50 lower $128.50; July ’14 $0.50 lower $128.50; Oct. ’14 $0.50 lower $128.50; Dec. ’14 $0.50 lower $128.50; March ’15 $0.50 lower $128.50; May ’15 $0.50 lower $128.50; July ’15 $0.50 lower $128.50; Oct. ’15 $0.50 lower $128.50; Dec. ’15 $0.50 lower $128.50; March ’16 $0.50 lower $128.50. Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 379,560 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 379,560.
conversion of the former Zellers Select store into a Peavey Mart, and development of series of commercial bays. Finally, the Town of Stettler issued permits for $2.8 million in residential construction last year, an improvement from $1.8 million. However, the overall total for the town slipped to $13.2 million from $17.6 million — due to the fact the 2012 figure included nearly $8.7 million for Points West Living’s 88-suite seniors complex. Among the bigger projects in Stettler last year was the new Central Alberta Co-op liquor store, major renovations to the A&W Restaurant, highway commercial development and upgrades to the Stettler recreation centre. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
FLAHERTY: May balance books early Flaherty also waved off suggestions that the books could end up balanced a year earlier than expected, but didn’t dismiss the idea entirely. The government takes a “substantial” $3-billion adjustment for risk, Flaherty said. But given the substantial cost of major floods in Alberta and New Brunswick this year, “we’re being prudent,” he added. Ottawa took a $3-billion hit from the Alberta floods alone, so Flaherty has built in a cushion in order to be able to respond to future unforeseen events. “We know we’re on track to balance in 2015-16, and we said when we ran the deficit, because of the great recession, we said we would balance in the medium term and we’ll balance in the medium term,” he said.
MARKHAM, Ont. — Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and its affiliate, Kia Canada Inc., have reached settlements with combined valued of almost $70 million in class action suits involving the fuel economy ratings of some of their vehicles. The deal offers lump sum payments and other options to current and former owners and lessees of some 130,000 model year 2011 to 2013 Hyundai vehicles and some 41,000 Kia vehicles from the same model years. The value of the Hyundai settlement is up to $46.65 million, while the Kia deal is worth up to $23 million, the companies said. Those who don’t take the one-time payments can remain in an existing reimbursement both Hyundai and Kia introduced after restating the fuel economy ratings of their vehicles in November 2012. At the time, Hyundai’s previously advertised fuel consumption figures for combined city/highway driving were increased by between 0.2 and 0.8 of a litre per 100 kilometres. Figures for Kia were not immediately available. Michael Peerless of Siskinds LLP, the lead plaintiff lawyer involved in the settlement, praised the decision to settle. “Hyundai should be commended for doing the right thing and resolving this issue with its customers,” Peerless is quoted in a statement issued Monday
by Hyundai. “The fact that a class member is able to choose one of a variety of lump sum payments, or to remain in the reimbursement program, provides real benefits to this large class of customers.” At the time of the restatement, Hyundai and Kia both provided a reimbursement program to cover the additional fuel costs associated with the rating change — plus a 15 per cent premium in acknowledgment of the inconvenience to customers — for as long as they owned or leased an affected vehicle. Affected owners and lessees are compensated based on their actual kilometres driven and the fuel costs for the region in which they live. “While customers have responded favourably to the original reimbursement program, today’s settlement is designed to provide them with an additional compensation option, again intended to make customers fully whole for Hyundai’s fuel economy ratings restatement,” said Faithlyn Hemmings, senior legal counsel at Hyundai Canada. Under the terms of the proposed settlement Monday, a lump sum payment will be provided as an option to the reimbursement program. While the agreements are valued at up to $46.65 million and $23 million respectively in cash compensation plus other available options, the actual figure will depend on what options customers choose to take.
Advocacy groups challenge Bell’s data collection on wireless customers THE CANADIAN PRESS Consumer groups are challenging Bell Canada’s tracking of how its wireless customers use the web, what they watch on TV and their phone call patterns in order to deliver targeted online advertising. Bell is going beyond its role as a provider of telecom services, according to the Public Interest Advocacy Centre and the Consumers’ Association of Canada. “What you’re paying for is an uninterrupted telecom service, not for an ad-based service supported by behavioural targeting, which is the Facebook-Google model,” lawyer John Lawford of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre said Monday. The consumer groups have filed a complaint with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, describing the practice as an abuse of privacy. They want Bell to be ordered to stop collect-
ing the data. The CRTC said it was studying the complaint and wouldn’t comment further. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada said Monday that it has received more than 150 complaints about Bell’s data collection. It is investigating whether collecting this data is compliant with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the federal law which covers the collection, use and disclosure of information in commercial activities. Bell (TSX:BCE) said its data collection program isn’t breaking any federal telecom rules or privacy guidelines and noted that customers can opt out at any time. “Because customers would receive random online advertising in any event, they won’t actually be seeing more ads, but they will see ads of greater interest to them,” Bell spokesman Jason Laszlo said in an email. Laszlo also said Bell
could segment a large group of customers to advertisers who are interested in gaming, for example, but the advertisers wouldn’t see any specific details about the customers. Bell said it expects to expand the program it to other customers in the future, which could include its Internet and TV subscribers. The NSA’s surveillance programs have scooped up phone data from millions of American users and President Barack Obama has said he will place limits on the way the intelligence community accesses phone records. In the U.S., big telecoms Verizon and AT&T also allow their customers to opt-out of data sharing. But critics have said that even with personal identities stripped out, the information still can be sold to third parties who would get a profile of customers’ habits and interests. Rogers said it doesn’t track customer information the same way that Bell does.
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Anti-protest law scrapped UKRAINIAN OPPOSITION LEADER REJECTS PM’S OFFER BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A protester guards the barricades in front of riot police in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday. Ukraine’s justice minister is threatening to call for a state of emergency unless protesters leave her ministry building, which they occupied during the night. ment, such as the group called Right Sector that has driven much of the recent violence. Several hours before the statement, Right Sector issued its own demands, which include punishing officials responsible for the deaths and abuse of protesters, disbanding Ukraine’s feared riot police and locating all missing opposition figures. Protest leaders say scores of people have gone missing, presumably arrested. Three protesters died in the clashes last week, two of whom were shot by hunting rifles, which po-
Nigerian insurgents attack village, church BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Suspected Islamic extremists used explosives and heavy guns to attack a village and worshippers during a Christian church service in Nigeria’s northeast, killing at least 99 people and razing hundreds of homes, officials and witnesses said Monday. The attacks in Borno and Adamawa states resulted in one of the highest death tolls in recent attacks by militants who are defying an 8-month old military state of emergency in three states in northern Nigeria designed to halt an Islamic uprising there. Attackers set off several explosions in Kawuri village in Borno state after launching their assault near the weekly market as vendors were packing up on Sunday night, the security official said. He said 52 people died and the entire village was burned down, including 300 homes. He also said two improvised explosive devices thet were left behind went off Monday morning, narrowly missing security personnel who were collecting bodies in Kawuri. The official blamed suspected Boko Haram militants for the attack. A police official who evacuated wounded victims confirmed at least 52 people were killed and 16 wounded. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to speak to reporters. Ari Kolomi, who fled from his village, which is 70 kilometres (45 miles) outside Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, said, “No house was left standing” by
the more than 50 extremists who attacked, armed with explosives and guns. Kolomi was searching for relatives in the village to make sure they had survived the attack. State Police Commissioner Lawan Tanko confirmed the attack but said he was awaiting details on the casualties. Also on Sunday, suspected militants in Adamawa state, south of Borno, stormed a Roman Catholic church during a Sunday morning service in Wada Chakawa village. They fired guns into the church, set off explosives and took people hostage during a five-hour siege, residents said. The Rev. Raymond Danbouye, a spokesman for the Catholic Diocese of Yola, said dozens of people were killed. Local Chairman Maina Ularamu said officials recovered 45 bodies including those of two police officers. He urged calm, saying: “I believe security operatives are on top of the situation.” Villager Moses Apogu said, “They used explosives during the attack on worshippers, and many people lost their lives.” Another resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, said some of the people taken away were later killed. Brig. Gen. Rogers Nicholas, commander of a local brigade said officials were still tallying the death toll and that troops were deployed to track the attackers. Nearly 200 people have been killed this month in attacks by suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorist network in the area around Maiduguri. The city is the birthplace of the group, whose name in the local Hausa language means “Western education is forbidden.”
Lawyer asked Ohio inmate to fake distress during execution: guards BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS, Ohio — An attorney for a condemned Ohio inmate whose slow, gasping execution with a new drug combination renewed criticism of the death penalty was temporarily suspended last week while officials investigated whether he had coached the condemned man to fake symptoms of suffocation. The Office of the Public Defender said Robert Lowe, one of the attorneys representing inmate Dennis McGuire, was back at work Monday after an internal review failed to substantiate the allegation. State prison records released Monday say McGuire told guards that Lowe counselled him to make a show of his death that would, perhaps, lead to abolition of the death penalty. But three accounts from prison officials indicate McGuire refused to put on a display. “He wants me to put on this big show in front of my kids, all right when I’m dying!” McGuire is reported as having told one guard. “I ain’t gonna do this. It’s about me and my kids, not him and his cause!” Amy Borror, a spokeswoman for the public defender’s office, said all accounts from execution eyewitnesses — which did not include Lowe — indicate McGuire was unconscious at the time he struggled to breathe. “We have no way of knowing, obviously, because we can’t interview Mr. McGuire,” she said. Prisons officials alerted Gov. John Kasich’s lawyer the night before the execution that McGuire had been overheard telling family members he’d been
“encouraged to feign suffocation when the lethal injection drugs were first administered,” according to a statement released by the public defender’s office. The investigation was first reported by The Columbus Dispatch. McGuire, 53, was put to death Jan. 16 for raping and killing a pregnant newlywed in 1989. He was executed with a combination of drugs — the sedative midazolam and the painkiller hydromorphone — that had never before been used in the U.S. and his fitful final moments sparked criticism and calls for a death-penalty moratorium. McGuire took 26 minutes to die after the chemicals began flowing — the longest execution of the 53 carried out in Ohio since capital punishment resumed 15 years ago. Family members wept and later said the process amounted to torture; they have sued alleging undue cruelty. Borror said Lowe had walked McGuire through the steps involved in an execution and it was unclear whether McGuire’s statements may have related to his interpretation of an arrangement with Lowe to give a thumbs-up during the execution as a way of determining when he lost consciousness. Due to ongoing federal litigation, Borror said the public defender’s office closely watches the sequence of events during the execution process. One report from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction suggests McGuire believed the signalling system he’d set up with his attorney — including use of a thumbs-up — could be used to save his life.
lice insist they do not use. Protesters have been afraid that authorities were preparing to end the spreading demonstrations by force, but the foreign ministry said earlier the government has no immediate plans to declare a state of emergency. With protesters now willing to risk injury, a state of emergency would be likely to set off substantial fighting on the streets of the capital. “Today, such a measure is not on the table,” Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara told journalists.
SYRIA PEACE TALKS
Issue of Assad’s future blocks progress BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GENEVA — The key issue of a transitional government to replace President Bashar Assad blocked any progress Monday in Syrian peace talks, described by one delegate as “a dialogue of the deaf.” The chief UN mediator expressed frustration over inflammatory public remarks by the two sides as he sought to identify some less-contentious issues in hopes of achieving any progress at all at the bargaining table. But even the most modest attempts at confidence-building measures faltered — including humanitarian aid convoys to besieged parts of the central city of Homs and the release of detainees. Veteran mediator Lakhdar Brahimi somberly declared at the end of the day that he had little to report. “There are no miracles here,” Brahimi said, adding that both sides nevertheless appeared to have the will to continue the discussions. Asked how he planned to bridge the enormous gap between the two sides, the veteran diplomat quipped: “Ideas, I’ll take them with great pleasure.” The gulf between the two sides was on full display at a turbulent morning session in which the delegations from the opposition and the Syrian government faced off on the question of Assad’s future. The Western-backed Syrian National Coalition wants an interim replacement for Assad, reiterating at every opportunity that the stated goal of the peace conference, is to establish a transitional government with full executive powers. But Assad has said he has no intention of stepping down.
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KYIV — Ukraine’s beleaguered president on Monday agreed to scrap harsh anti-protest laws that set off a wave of clashes between protesters and police over the past week, a potentially substantial concession to the opposition that stopped short of meeting all of its demands. In a possibly major sticking point, a proposed amnesty for arrested protesters would not be offered unless demonstrators stopped occupying buildings and ended their round-the-clock protests and tent camp on Kyiv’s central Independence Square, according to a statement by Justice Minister Elena Lukash on the presidential website. President Viktor Yanukovych has been under increasing pressure since he pushed the tough laws through parliament, setting of clashes and protests in other parts of the country in a sharp escalation of tensions after weeks of mostly peaceful protests over his rejection of a deal to deepen ties with the 28-nation European Union. At a meeting between top opposition figures and Yanukovych late Monday “a political decision was made on scrapping the laws of Jan. 16, which aroused much discussion,” Lukash said. She made no mention of a key opposition demand — that Yanukovych resign. One of the opposition figures, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, turned down the prime minister’s job, which Yanukovych had offered him on Saturday, the statement said. Eliminating the laws, which is likely to be done in a special parliament session Tuesday, appears to be a serious step back for the government. The session is also expected to include a discussion of government responsibility in the crisis, suggesting a cabinet reshuffle could be imminent. It was not immediately clear how the announcement would be received. On Independence Square, there was no immediate reaction from the relatively small crowd gathered in bitter cold near midnight. A key issue will be the amnesty offer, which could allow for the release of dozens of protesters currently being held in jail in exchange for an end to the demonstrations. The statement did not say the opposition would agree to those terms. Doing so could infuriate radical factions within the broad-based protest move-
LIFESTYLE
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TUESDAY, JAN. 28, 2014
Wife taking birth control, not telling husband
AN UNNAMED JOEY
Dear Annie: I’m 46 years old, college There is a lot of time, energy, planeducated, with no children. I recently ning, preparation and cost associated celebrated my 20th wedding anniver- with having everyone over, and I feel sary. It’s not what I would call a good she should reciprocate. marriage. My husband occasionally However, my husband and in-laws has fits of anger and has been verbally do not see this as a problem. Am I askabusive. ing too much? — Olympia, More than eight years Wash. ago, I had a miscarriage. My Dear Olympia: You are husband wanted to keep tryright that your sister-in-law ing. He repeatedly has said should reciprocate, but it that he can’t imagine a life doesn’t matter. She isn’t gowithout children. I told him ing to do it. Your choice is that having children is not simply which get-togethers going to happen, and that you host and which belong if he wants a divorce over to your in-laws. this, I won’t fight him. He is If you remove your siswelcome to find someone ter-in-law from the hosting else to have children with. equation, you will be less What I did not tell him is resentful. You can cut back that soon after the miscaron the number of times you MITCHELL riage, I started taking birth do this or ask your sister& SUGAR control pills and continue in-law to reciprocate by to do so. cooking a dish or bringI feel guilty that I might ing the appetizers, but you have misled him in that he cannot force her to open may think there is a chance her home. for children, although I would hope Dear Annie: I want to thank “Still that at my age he would be past that. Suffering” for the gut-wrenching letter My question is: Should I tell him about she wrote about being abused by her the birth control? I’m not sure what it uncle. would accomplish. I’m afraid of his reAny of us who have lived for years action to finding out, and divorce terri- with the feelings of guilt and shame fies me. — Torn Between What Is Right caused by being molested by a relative and What Is Safe could have written that letter. Dear Torn: Regardless of what you When I was 10, I was molested by may have told your husband eight my older brother for several years. I years ago, if you allowed him to have am now in my 70s and have never fully the impression that you were willing to recovered from the damage it caused. get pregnant again, then obviously, you For years, I kept my filthy little secret. have been dishonest. This was grossly Last year, my brother died, and I unfair to him. But you cannot undo the did not go to his memorial service. past, and with your husband’s anger Since then, I have told several famissues, we can understand why there ily members. None of them was surseems no point in telling him now. But prised, and all were supportive of me. a marriage that isn’t good to begin with Although I am overwhelmed with the is not likely to get better without pro- love and support, I will take this scar fessional assistance. Decide whether to my grave. divorce terrifies you so much that you I hope that others who are victims are willing to live like this for another of molesters will seek help and speak 40 years. up early and not wait for the pervert to Dear Annie: My husband’s sister be out of their lives forever. — Feeling chooses not to take turns hosting fam- Better Now ily get-togethers. She has a beautiful Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy home, but claims she does not have Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime ediany “social living space.” She lives tors of the Ann Landers column. Please next door to her parents, so either they email your questions to anniesmailbox@ host, or we do it at our home. Her par- comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, ents even host her children’s birthday c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, parties. She just gets to show up. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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learn to overlook the negatives and the flaws in others, you may find yourself enjoying new loving energies from a potential love interest or strengthen the bond with your partner. Remain humble and you will derive so much satisfaction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is a mesmerizing day for you. Even if domestic duties require your attention, you can enjoy life now and expect the unexpected in romantic affairs. Pursuing a new education or travelling overseas will gift you with unique opportunities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you were looking for that extra help or monetary fund in order to beatify your living space or your residence, now you will have plenty of opportunities. Perhaps your debts will decrease or you will have a higher return of profit. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Chance encounters are likely to surprise you in many ways. You will discover in yourself potentials and abilities which you haven’t thought possible
before. You may uncover some new talents in your self-expression. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your sense of values may be fluctuating right now, therefore be careful with unplanned purchases or acquiring new material goods just to increase your self-worth. Changing the look of your home is highly likely. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your popularity knows no boundaries. You are becoming a socialite and you are more in demand than ever. You seek exciting experiences and new friendships that will offer you limitless chances to prosper. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Forget the details and eliminate the facts. Body language will become increasingly important to you, more than any type of communication. You can seize people’s intentions and you can read their thoughts. Your sixth sense is razor-sharp. Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.
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FOOD
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TUESDAY, JAN. 28, 2014
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Many people think papaya seeds are inedible but this is not true. Papaya seeds have a peppery taste and can be ground up and used as a substitute for black pepper. They are also high in papain — a protein tenderizer — making them ideal ingredient for marinades for tough meats.
Good for what ails you ‘THE PAPAYA FRUIT IS BEST SERVED AND EATEN UNADORNED, BUT SOMETIMES I SQUEEZE A BIT OF LIME JUICE OVER IT. LIME JUICE, TO ME, BRINGS OUT THE SWEETNESS OF THE RIPE PAPAYA EVEN MORE AND PERKS UP ITS FLAVOUR.’
THERE ARE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS TO EATING PAPAYA, WHICH HAS BECOME AVAILABLE IN MOST GROCERY STORES People purchase bananas, apples and oranges on their weekly grocery trips. But growing up, a papaya or two seemed to always jump into our grocery cart. Since my grandfather lived with us, mornings in India started with a bowlful of the golden juicy, papaya. “It helps my stomach,” my Grandfather used to tell us. Because MADHU he could never finish the BADONI whole fruit, the rest was divided between me and my siblings. When we came to Canada, my dad continued with the habit, and papaya continued to make a regular appearance at our house. It wasn’t my favourite, but I ate it anyway because my dad firmly believed that papaya promoted good health and “it is good for the blood.” Yeah I know, first the stomach and now the blood! But we never argued with my dad. The list of symptoms that papaya was good for seemed to continually grow. Colds, flus, upset stomachs or normal growing pains were treated with bowl full of papaya. Instead of arguing, I simply rolled my eyes and ate it. Although I didn’t give my dad much credit for his claims back then, in looking at the nutritional value of papaya there may be a lot of validity to what he said. Papaya contains papain, an enzyme known for aiding digestion and treating injuries and allergies. Papaya is also rich in many essential B complex vitamins, which play a vital role in metabolism. A medium ripe papaya has the highest vitamin C content, more than that of oranges, or lemon. Studies have shown that vitamin C has many important functions, like free radicals scavenging, immune booster and anti-inflammatory actions. It is also an excellent source of vitamin A, which is required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is essential for eyesight. Fresh papaya also contains a good amount of potassium (257 mg per 100 g). Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids and helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure countering effects of sodium. If you research the fruit, there is a long list of benefits for eating papaya. It used to be that papaya was considered an exotic tropical fruit and only found in Asian markets. But now
FOOD
ABOVE: In Thailand, green papaya is an essential ingredient for a salad known as “som tam.” With other regional vegetables, green tart papaya is seasoned with sweet chili fish sauce. BELOW: Made like the mango lassi, ripe papaya is pureed in a blender with yogurt and milk, for a refreshing drink.
Thai Green Papaya Salad Serves 4 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons (packed) palm sugar or golden brown sugar 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce 4 garlic cloves, minced 15 green beans 1 1 ½-to-1 ¾-pound green papaya, peeled, halved, seeded 10 large cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 green onions, very thinly sliced 1 fresh red Thai chili with seeds, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted peanuts Whisk first five ingredients in medium bowl. Set dressing aside. Cook beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisptender, about five minutes. Rinse under cold water. Cut into twoinch pieces. Using julienne peeler, peel enough papaya to measure six cups. Place in large bowl. Add tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, chili, and green beans. Pour dressing over; toss. Sprinkle peanuts over and serve.
Papaya Lassi Serves 2 1 heaping cup fresh papaya, cut into rough chunks ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup whole milk 1 heaping tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until combined. Pour into chilled glasses and refrigerate for a about 10 minutes
before serving. Keeps well covered for about a day.
Papaya Lime Soup Serves 4 2 cups diced peeled papaya 1 cubed peeled ripe mango 1 cup fresh orange juice ½ cup water ½ fresh lime, peeled ½ teaspoon salt ½ jalapeño pepper (optional) Diced mango Chopped fresh mint Place first seen ingredients in a blender ( I used Vitamix); process until smooth. Ladle one cup soup into each of four bowls. Garnish with diced mango and mint.
with its familiarity and popularity, it has become readily available in most grocery stores. When purchasing papaya, keep in mind that this fruit bruises extremely easily, so it is best to buy when they’re still a little bit on the green side — this minimizes the bruising on the fruit while bringing it home. I just leave it on the kitchen counter undisturbed to ripen. Papayas are ripe when their green skin turns yellow and looks bruised. When you press the papaya, you should be able to make a slight indentation, but it should not be completely soft. After rinsing the skin, a pairing knife is used to peel off the skin. Once it is completely peeled, the fruit is sliced in half. Inside, the flesh is a rich orange colour with yellow or red hues. The inner cavity is filled with black, round seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. Many people think papaya seeds are inedible but this is not true. Papaya seeds have a peppery taste and can be ground up and used as a substitute for black pepper. They can be used as part of a salad dressing, especially if you put them in a blender first with a bit of papaya as well. Just as the fruit is loaded with protein-breaking enzyme, so are the seeds. Dried seeds can be ground up and the powder added to your favourite marinade to tenderize the toughest meat. The papaya fruit is best served and eaten unadorned, but sometimes I squeeze a bit of lime juice over it. Lime juice, to me, brings out the sweetness of the ripe papaya even more and perks up its flavour. In India and Thailand, papaya is also eaten in the raw green form and is almost treated like a vegetable. When making a curry, onion is fried in oil, then green peeled papaya is cubed and added and seasoned with garam masala and salt. When the papaya becomes soft, the curry is served with rice or flat bread. In Thailand, green papaya comes in the form of salad known as “som tam.” The slightly tart flavour of the green papaya is seasoned with sweet chili fish sauce. I still buy papaya often. There is no one enticing me to eat it, but seeing a couple of papayas nestled in between the bananas and oranges in my fruit basket gives me great comfort. I reach for them when I am looking for a nutritional boost but also when I am feeling a little bit nostalgic. Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail.com or on Twitter @madhubadoni. Watch for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www.reddeeradvocate.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
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TUESDAY, JAN. 28, 2014
Tarantino sues over posting of link to leaked script BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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This image released by Focus Features shows Miles Teller in a scene from ‘That Awkward Moment.’
Miles Teller rides Sundance wave INTO LEADING ROLES IN THE FILMS WHIPLASH, THAT AWKWARD MOMENT BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARK CITY, Utah — Miles Teller is a name movie fans can expect to hear a lot this year. The 26-year-old actor stars alongside Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan in the romantic comedy “That Awkward Moment,” opening Friday. He appears in the anticipated dystopian adventure Divergent this spring. And he dazzled Sundance Film Festival audiences with his passionate performance in Whiplash, which won both jury and audience honours Saturday at the festival’s awards ceremony. “It’s rare to get a script where they really trust an actor, especially an actor my age, to really do some heavy lifting and some hard work, and that’s my favourite,” he said. “When I was in college, I never did scenes from romantic comedies. I always picked the weird stuff or the darker stuff, more challenging material. So hopefully this is a trend for things that I want to do and accomplish.” In Whiplash, Teller plays a jazz drummer determined to succeed.
hands blistered and bled as he thrashed at the drum kit. “I remember (he) was really proud when (he) showed me the first drop of blood (after) doing the drum solo,” Chazelle said. “(He) was like, ‘Look, it actually happened! It’s not makeup!”’ Whiplash will be distributed in North America by Sony Pictures Classics, though no release date has been announced. Teller has two other films slated for release in 2014: the comedies Two Night Stand and Get A Job. He also earned accolades for his Sundance debut in 2013, playing opposite Shailene Woodley in the coming-of-age drama The Spectacular Now. (He and Woodley reunite in Divergent.) “As a young actor, you just know about Sundance and all the great film festivals, and you think about what it would be like to get up there,” he said. “And last year it completely lived up to that. It was a really special moment in my career. And now to come back with this film and have it open up and have the response that we’re getting, it’s very rewarding. It feels good.”
He foregoes friends and romantic relationships, opting instead to practice until his hands bleed. As a student at the nation’s leading music conservatory, he fights for a spot in the competition band, led by an unforgiving, intimidating and often abusive instructor (played by J.K. Simmons at his scariest). Writer-director Damien Chazelle introduced Whiplash as a short film at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival to gain funding for his debut feature that opened the festival this year. And from the start, he wanted Teller for the role. “I saw Rabbit Hole, his first movie when it came out, and it was right around the time I was writing the first draft of this script,” Chazelle said. “I was just immediately like, ‘Who the hell is this kid? I’ve got to work with this kid.”’ “Even though you were only two years older than me at the time,” Teller added. The young actor is in nearly every frame of the film, and he took four-hour drum lessons three times a week to prepare for the part. Like his character, Teller’s
Music, records of jazz drummer Max Roach acquired by Library of Congress WASHINGTON — Music and recordings from Max Roach, one of the creators of modern jazz drumming, will be preserved at the Library of Congress, curators and his family announced Monday. Over the past year, the library has been preparing and organizing Roach’s personal collection from his body of work over several decades. The collection includes more than 100,000 items, including 80,000 manuscripts and papers, as well as photographs, music manuscripts and hundreds of sound and video recordings. Roach worked with other such jazz greats as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk to develop the jazz style known as bebop. And beyond the confines of music, Roach was engaged with the civil rights movement. “He’s a major figure, not just in jazz but in American music,” said Larry Appelbaum, a music specialist and jazz curator at the library. “Max represented much more than just a musician or even a composer. He was at the nexus of music, civil rights and black power because he was among that wave of socially conscious musicians.” Roach studied music on many levels. He wrote about his disdain for the label of “jazz.” To him, it represented “the worst of working conditions for an artist.” He didn’t want to be
reduced to a stereotype or cliche, curators said. One of his most important cultural and political works was his We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite from 1960. “It’s a bold statement,” Appelbaum said of the music. “And it really caught the fervour of the times.” The NAACP signed him to a $1,000 contract to perform at a concert as part of the movement leading up to the March on Washington. The collection in-
cludes Roach’s correspondence with author Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, and other leading figures. Roach’s family attended a dedication ceremony at the library Monday for the new Max Roach Collection. The materials will be available to researchers in the library’s Performing Arts Reading Room on Capitol Hill. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Roach and his family
began looking for a home before he died in 2007. At one point on a hotel stationery notepad, Roach wrote about his education in music. “I attended the university of the streets in the ’Harlems’ of the USA,” he wrote. “My professors were Duke Ellington, Sonny Greer, Baby Dodds, Louis Armstrong. ... My classmates were Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Charlie Mingus, Theolonius Monk, Miles Davis.”
Cara Luft to perform at Fratters Speakeasy Former Wailin’ Jennys singer Cara Luft will perform her acclaimed folk music at Fratters Speakeasy in Red Deer. Luft, winner of the 2013 Galaxie Rising Star Award, is becoming known for superb musicianship, accomplished songwriting and a charming, often humorous, stage presence. Her last solo album, Darlingford, has been described by critics as “formidable” and “a tour de force of contemporary folk.” It was one of the most played Canadian folk albums on international DJ lists for 2013. The Winnipeg-based singer, who performs at Fratters on Saturday, has been touring for so long her most recent tunes spin around the theme of home — or rather being without one for the past year. “It’s interesting to see how that desire has crept into my ideas for songs,” said Luft. For more information about the show at 5114 48th St., call 403-356-0033. www.carnivalcinemas.net 5402-47 St. Red Deer MOVIE LINE 346-1300 PARANORMAL ACTIVITY MARKED ONES Frightening Scenes. Coarse lang.
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LOS ANGELES — Quentin Tarantino sued the news and gossip website Gawker on Monday over a post that directed readers to a leaked copy of the Oscar-winning screenwriter’s latest movie. Tarantino’s lawsuit accuses Gawker Media LLC of contributory copyright infringement for posting a link to the 146-page script for a planned film titled The Hateful Eight last week. A link to the script was posted on Gawker’s Defamer blog and remained active Monday afternoon, despite demands from Tarantino’s lawyers to take it down, the lawsuit states. “There was nothing newsworthy or journalistic about Gawker Media facilitating and encouraging the public’s violation of (Tarantino’s) copyright in the screenplay, and it’s conduct will not shield Gawker Media from liability for their unlawful activity,” the lawsuit states. Gawker Editor-in-Chief John Cook said the company would fight the lawsuit and pointed out that the company was being sued for posting a link to the script, not the actual document. “News of the fact that it existed on the Internet advanced a story that Tarantino himself had launched, and our publication of the link was a routine and unremarkable component of our job: making people aware of news and information about which they are curious,” Cook said. Tarantino is also suing an anonymous file-sharing site that is linked in the post for copyright infringement. The contributory copyright infringement claim against Gawker contends the site’s link allowed more people to find the script and infringe Tarantino’s copyright by downloading and copying it. The writer-director’s lawsuit states he planned to publish the screenplay and that practice in the past has earned him hefty royalties and advances. His lawsuit states his damages as a result of the Gawker post will be more than $1 million. Tarantino has won two screenwriting Academy Awards for his films Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained. He also received best director Oscar nominations for Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds.
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Red Deer going for Games UP AGAINST LETHBRIDGE IN BID TO HOST 2019 CANADA WINTER GAMES BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF
VALENTINE’S SWEETHEART DINNER Turn up the romance at the Cronquist House this Valentine’s Day. A Sweetheart Dinner is being offered by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society in the historical building at 4707 Fountain Dr. at Bower Ponds. Six courses will be served on Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets run at $140 per couple and $150 per couple for a private room. Call 403-346-0055 to purchase tickets. Cash or cheque only.
Red Deer will go head to head with Lethbridge in the fight to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games. And Lyn Radford, the city’s bid committee chairperson, says Red Deer is looking to pull out a win. “Basically what we find is both communities are going to put in a very strong bid,” said Radford. “Both communities are very excited about it but we’re going to say we’re going to have a little bit of an edge.” Radford said Red Deer is ready to host 22 of the 23 sports, with some concessions. For example, Canyon Ski Hill does not have the vertical distance required to host the super G event so Red Deer is proposing to substitute ski cross.
“I think the technical committee is going to have a difficult time,” said Radford. “Lethbridge has some really good facilities but they do not have (everything). ... All their ski events will have to move offsite, out of the community over to the mountains.” Radford said Red Deer is closer to three airports than
Lethbridge is to its closest airports. On the other hand, she said, Red Deer does not have a 50-metre pool to host synchronized swimming. Red Deer is proposing to host the swimming in Calgary. On Feb. 7 and 8, the Canada Games technical review committee will assess the venues in Red Deer after touring Lethbridge earlier in the week. Radford did not want to give too much information away but she said they hope to set the stage for the games when the committee tours Red Deer. “We need to give them a really good picture of how we would set up the games in Red Deer,” said Radford. “By the end of February, they will let us know if they can work with our suggested technical fields of play.” After this phase, the ad hoc city committee will delve into
the operating budget, which is estimated at roughly $32 million. The federal and provincial governments have committed $8.1 million each for the operating budget and another $3 million each for capital, for a total of $22.2 million. The winning community must match the $3 million capital infrastructure commitment. Roughly $16 million will need to be raised in operating capital. A letter of support for the games will be circulated during the Feb. 19 Red Deer Rebels’ hockey game. The final bid must be submitted by May 31 and sometime in June, the Canada Games bid evaluation committee will be in the city one last time. The winning community will be named in September. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
FAMILY HISTORY FAIR The Red Deer branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is hosting a Family History Fair on Feb. 22 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The fair is open to anyone interested in learning how to start tracking their family history or genealogists who have already started and are looking for advice. A list of resources will be available for future reference and anyone in the public can attend up to five classes. There is no cost to the fair but registration is required. Lunch will be provided. To register, email reddeerfhf@gmail. com. The church is located at 3002 47th Ave. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BOTTLE DRIVE RAISES CASH The first citywide bottle drive held by the Waskasoo area members of Scout Canada in Red Deer on Jan. 11 raised $3,400 to go towards the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The typhoon ravaged the Philippines in early November, killing thousands. About 100 Scouts and their parents came out to scour the city and collect bottles. The money will be donated to the Red Cross. The Waskasoo membership area covers Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Sylvan Lake, Ponoka and Caroline.
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City of Red Deer public works employees install a barrier in the new temporary snow dump located near the wastewater treatment facility on Monday. It is expected the facility will be taking loads of snow from private snow removal contractors later this week.
Crews making progress on clearing snow BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Two weeks into the plowing of residential streets, the City of Red Deer snow crews are making some headway. As of Monday afternoon, crews had completed nine of the 57 neighbourhoods set for the plow and windrow treatment. Once the crews finish the collector roads, transit routes and residential streets adjacent to P4 areas in Bower, the city’s efforts are expected to speed up. Public Works manager Greg Sikora, said the crews working in the P4 (primarily school) areas will move over to residential (P6) snow plowing once P4s in Bower
are completed. He expects this to happen around the second week in February. “It will be twice as fast as it is right now,” said Sikora. “That’s where we will close the gap on our time lines.” The residential campaign began on Jan. 14. The city posts daily progress reports on its website. On Monday, the crews were on residential streets in Anders Park East and on P4 roads in the Pines area. “You can never win at this game,” said Sikora. “It’s kinda like Vegas. We try to proceed the best we can with the conditions that we are faced with.” Sikora said at times crews are plowing ice rather than snow. He said crews are faced with six to 10 cm of ice. If is removed, it will turn to mush in
warmer conditions. “When you go through these freeze-thaw cycles, those ruts form,” said Sikora. “And the ruts end up damaging vehicles and making it difficult to drive when they re-freeze. Also they become slushy and difficult to navigate. Then we are back to the same situation. That’s why we pull all the material off the road and build it into a single windrow.” Last week, the city received approval from Alberta Environment to open a temporary snow storage site in north Red Deer. The site is being prepped with fences and other modifications to prepare for the snow. It is expected to open later this week. To find out more, visit www.reddeer.ca. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
Five arrested after home invasion
Police try to identify body TEEN MISSING
SCHOOL LOCKED DOWN A Monday morning home invasion led police to a Red Deer residence and the arrest of five suspects. RCMP said while investigating the home invasion, they determined suspects could be found in Red Deer. Shortly after noon, Red Deer RCMP requested an administrative lockdown at Eastview Middle School at 3929 40th Ave. as police investigated a home in the area where the suspects may have been armed.
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RCMP man a road closure on 40A Avenue west of Eastview Middle School Monday afternoon five suspects were arrested at a house after a suspected home invasion. Stretches of 39th Street and 44th Avenue were also closed. At 1:10 p.m., police said they had arrested the suspects without incident. An RCMP dog team was called in to assist in clearing the residence. Students were in no danger
and the lockdown was lifted and roads reopened about 1:20 p.m. Red Deer RCMP’s general investigative section is working with Innisfail RCMP on the case. Police said more information will be released as the investigation unfolds.
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Police in Rocky Mountain House are investigating for a link between reports of a teenager missing from Eckville and the discovery of a body northeast of Rocky. In a statement released on Monday, Cpl. Shawna Lozinski of the Rocky RCMP said officer in Sylvan Lake were notified at about noon on Sunday that a 16-year-old boy had gone missing from Eckville. Police dogs searched areas where the boy may have been seen but were unable to find him. Lozinski said a police searchers, including a helicopter unit, located a body at the junction of Hwys 12 and 761, about nine km north of Leslieville, at 9:10 Monday morning. The site is 35 km northwest of Eckville town limits. Police with the RCMP Red Deer major crime and forensic units are investigating to determine whether the body is that of the missing youth.
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BRIEFS Suspect sought in assault A female was assaulted while walking on a pathway in Blackfalds on Saturday evening, police say. A press release from Blackfalds RCMP says that the female was grabbed and punched by a lone male at about 10 p.m. Police say the female was able to turn around and strike the male in the face and knee, forcing him to flee. The male is described as Caucasian, 17 to Assault suspect 21 years old, approximately 1.8 metres (six feet) tall, wearing a green hoodie with blue or black on the sleeves. He had longish dirty blonde or brown hair that came down to his eye level. The suspect will have injuries to his left cheek and left knee as a result of the struggle. Anyone with information about this crime or a suspect is asked to call Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Two arrested on drug, weapons charges A stolen vehicle investigation led to the arrest of two men on weapons and drug charges. Just after midnight on Sunday, Innisfail RCMP arrested two men in connection with a vehicle stolen from the 47th Avenue area in town. After a search, police found a loaded sawed-off shotgun inside the vehicle within the men’s reach, along with a police baton, knife and ammunition. Also seized was cash, crystal meth, heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, a digital scale and two cellphones. A second shotgun was found in the trunk of the vehicle. The suspects, aged 20 and 41, are jointly charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited loaded weapon. The 20-year-old also faces charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of the proceeds of crime. An additional charge of breach of an undertaking was laid against the 41-year-old. Both men were in Red Deer provincial court on Monday. They remain in custody and return to court on Feb. 4.
Body of missing teen found The body of a 17-year-old boy, who was reported missing a day earlier, was found on the Samson First Nation reserve at Maskwacis on Saturday. Travis Rain was last seen in the community formerly known as Hobbema on Jan. 17 but was not reported missing to police until Jan. 24. Rain’s
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The Silent King (Tony Ferreira) ponders what is going on in his court while his jester (Emily Griffiths) and minstrel (Katey Berger) talk with each other during ‘Once Upon a Mattress.’ The production was put on by the students of St. Francis of Assisi Middle School, and performed on Friday night at the Memorial Centre. body was found about 4:40 p.m. in an open area about 1.5 km south of Hwy 611. RCMP are continuing to investigate the death, which is not considered suspicious at this time. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
Commissionaires will continue to be on site until 10:30 p.m. to assist with supervision of the payzone. For information on all recreation facility hours, visit www.reddeer.ca/ rpc.
More flu vaccine located, infants get it first
Collicutt centre hours to change Collicutt Centre operating hours are being changed, starting next week. The recreation facility on Red Deer’s east side will close a half an hour earlier Monday to Saturday. Starting on Monday, the centre will close at 10 p.m. as opposed to the current 10:30 p.m. The centre is open at 5:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and at 6:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Most areas within the facility already close at 10 p.m., with the exception of the field house, fitness areas and drop-in soccer activities, which operated until 10:30 p.m. The change brings those three components in line with the rest of the facility. The decision to cut back hours was made by city council during the recent 2014 operating budget deliberations. Sunday hours — from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. — remain the same. And the change does not affect contracted bookings of the facilities, such as those of the arenas or soccer pitches.
Alberta Health has located more flu vaccine and is offering it to infants. Children who turned six months of age between Dec. 1 and March 31 will be eligible for the shots. Vaccine is also still available to all children under nine years old who received their first of two doses already. Two doses are necessary for full immunization for children. Parents can call Health Link Alberta toll-free at 1-866-408-5465 or their local Public Health Office for more information on getting the vaccine. Vaccine is no longer available to Albertans outside of these two groups. Alberta Health Services recommends people cover their mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing or use an arm to cover up. Washing hands regularly and thoroughly is recommended, as well as staying home when sick.
Brawl leads to jail One of two people arrested after a brawl outside a Red Deer convenience
store last week has been sentenced to six months in jail with a year of probation to follow. Justin McCallum, 22, and Katie Murphy, 19, were arrested and charged with numerous offences by police investigating an incident outside a convenience store on Gaetz Avenue at 10 a.m. on Friday. Represented by defence counsel Kevin Schollie, McCallum pleaded guilty to three of four offences during his first court appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Monday. He admitted to common assault, breaching probation and possession of a stolen car worth more than $5,000. A charge of assault with a weapon was reduced to common assault and the charge of uttering death threats was withdrawn as a result of his plea. Judge Bert Skinner heard that the fight ensued when a delivery truck driver intervened in a scrap between McCallum and a former girlfriend. McCallum turned on the trucker and punched him several times, Crown prosecutor Ed Ring said in reading a statement of facts entered as part of the guilty plea. McCallum then fled the scene with three others and was arrested later. Murphy is to make her first court appearance on Feb. 7 to answer charges of escaping lawful custody, two counts of breaching a recognizance and possession of a stolen car worth more than $5,000.
Calgary man killed in jump from Arizona cliff BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PAGE, Ariz. — A base-jumper killed in a fall in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon has been identified as a 41-year-old Canadian
physician. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Dr. David Stather of Calgary, Alberta, was recovered Saturday after two fellow jumpers reported him missing after he made a second jump late Friday.
Court upholds chiropractor’s sex assault conviction THE CANADIAN PRESS MEDICINE HAT — The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld a sexual assault conviction against a southern Alberta chiropractor. Dr. Gary Joseph Bourdon admitted he was treating a female patient with one hand while masturbating with the other in June 2011. He argued in his appeal that it couldn’t be a sexual assault because the two actions weren’t related to each other, but the Appeal Court didn’t buy it. Bourdon, who is 59, testified during his trial in 2012 that he watched pornography before treating his patient. The Medicine Hat chiropractor also said his actions were caused by extreme family and fi-
nancial pressures. Bourdon was sentenced to 90 days in jail and continues to be on restrictions under the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors that requires him to have an approved female chaperone present when he treats female patients. In its written decision, the Appeal Court ruled Bourdon’s two actions were not mutually exclusive. “(Bourdon’s) own evidence shows that he knew that his patient did not consent to treatment with one hand while he masturbated with the other,” the court said. “Indeed, it was because he knew his patient did not consent to such treatment that he hid it from her.”
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The Sheriff’s Office says Stather was wearing a wing suit and that his body was found on a canyon ledge near the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers. Det. Pat Barr says the jumpers who reported Stather missing had
been waiting for him at the bottom. Barr says the other jumpers saw what appeared to be Stather’s wing suit about 600 metres below the cliff after they climbed to the top.
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FAMILY Don’t use social media to vent about marriage Question: Is there anything wrong with seeking support from my Facebook friends when I need to “vent” about my marriage? Sometimes I get frustrated and upset with my spouse, and feel like I need to express my feelings to someone who cares and understands. Jim: Everyone needs to “vent” once in a while, and there’s a place for it in any relationship. But that place isn’t Facebook. JIM If you air DALY your dirty laundry in an open forum, you’ll only hurt your marriage and destroy trust between you and your spouse. Because venting is intensely personal, it should be done only with someone you trust, who understands your situation, and who has a personal interest in the emotions you’re experiencing. The purpose is to get your feelings out in the open so that you can take a second look at them, view them more impersonally and evaluate them. This is an important part of the process of communicating with loved ones, setting and re-adjusting goals, and making necessary changes. But it should only be done in a pri-
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vate setting with a trusted confidant. If you need to vent, take it offline. If the two of you find it difficult to communicate, locate a trained marriage counselor who can help you work through your issues. If you need to let someone else know what’s going on, open your heart to a spiritual mentor, a parent, a sibling, a pastor or a close friend. Don’t make yourself vulnerable with anyone but a person you know you can trust. As for your Facebook “friends,” you can let them know that you need prayer without discussing any details. That’s as much information as they need. Question: I’m a single mom of a teenage son who’s never been given any responsibility. He’s spoiled, and it’s my fault. I wanted to make things easier for him because he didn’t have a dad, but I realize now that it’s only made him self-centered and ill-equipped for adult life. Is it too late to turn this around? Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries: It’s never too late to require age-appropriate responsibility from a child. And with a humble approach and firm resolve, you could start seeing some immediate progress. Begin by having an honest conversation with him. Let him know that you’ve been misguided in your efforts to show compassion toward him, and that you’re sorry you haven’t given him the opportunities he’s needed to grow as a man.
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Some real life bedtime stories Bedtime has always been a hairy situation in the Brown household. From the time Jamie and I brought home a bouncing baby boy named Lars, up until this exact moment as I type on my computer and I hear the not so distant cries of wee Sophie, who is refusing to shut her eyes and be admitted into her night-time dreamscapes. Lars didn’t become a good sleeper until he was about... Well who am I kidding? He still crawls into my bed at least 3 times a week, deciding that his forty winks would be especially comfy LINDSAY atop my outstretched legs. BROWN Me, waking up with a ME PLUS THREE leg cramp that trounces any leg cramp I’ve ever had and him becoming agitated when I awake his highness, by trying to work out my throbbing calf. And as difficult as it is to wake up like that in the middle of the night, I would still prefer it to Sophie’s bedtime hitches. My dear little girl will sleep like a log once she is out, but the problem is getting her to that point. “I can’t sleep” (really dragging on the ‘eep’ part) is her nightly slogan and she stands by that motto with valour.
This night, as I reflect I realize that I have made a mistake. A big one. One that will follow me for days, possibly even a week or so — and it will linger in the shadows of every bedtime endeavour. In a pathetic attempt to get the two to just go to sleep, I allowed them to have a sleepover in Lars’ room. We have a playpen in Lars’ room for when the kids’ cousin Hannah comes over and Sophie has decided that she too would like to take a spin in the thing for the night. It is only moments after I tuck my little lady into the crib, all padded up with pillows aplenty and I stifle a laugh at my 3-year-old cuddled into something meant for an infant, that I hear the squeal. “Larsy, I need to go pee.” Sophie screams at the highest, most bothersome pitch I have ever heard her vocalize. I jump up from my chair, and begin to make my way down the hallway towards her. I assume she cannot get out of the high walled structure by herself and I sure do not want to be cleaning up a pee-peed playpen this evening. But as fast as I move, Lars moves faster and when I reach his bedroom door I see a sight that would make most laugh — but unfortunately at that moment, I wasn’t in a laughing mood. There is Lars in his plaid flannel PJs perched at the bottom of his bed, hands hung over the side of his mattress reaching into the cage in which his sister is stuck and attempting to pull her out.
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The healing power of human touch “Don’t touch me!” She cringed as if something multi-legged had just crawled across the back of her hand. Sam’s attempt to offer his wife a shoulder rub had been greeted with a less than favourable response. “You know I don’t like being touched,” she said. “Stop it!” Sam had always known that his wife was not the “huggy” type but the growing lack of physical contact was becoming an issue. Sam was aware of his wife’s history — a clingy, emotionally needy mother and an inappropriate father. A combination that had made her shy away from most forms of physical contact. Holding hands was rare and hugs all but out of the question. Not that Sam’s family was any more demonstrative. Sam’s father seemed to have a disdain for physical contact and Sam’s mother seemed resigned to it. There may even have been a suggestion that to coddle a child — especially a boy – would make him weak, overly sensitive and passive. Whereas Sam’s wife did not like to be touched, Sam craved physical contact. It wasn’t until one day that a friend gave Sam a hug and he started crying that he realized the issue had become more serious than he imagined. When he sought therapy, the counsellor suggested that Sam was suffering from touch deprivation — a lack of tactile stimulation. Touch is the most powerful of our five senses. Not surprising when we consider the holistic nature of touch. Many daily issues can be resolved by the healing touch of another human being: stress, anxiety, tension, sore, strained or tired muscles — even headaches. Anyone who has ever enjoyed a therapeutic massage knows that touch is healing and restorative. Touch triggers a cascade of chemical responses including an increase in serotonin and dopamine levels and a decrease in stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.
This bio-chemical shift in the body has been shown to decrease depression and enhance the immune system by increasing natural killer cells and killer cell activity. Touch is good medicine for what ails you. Some time back, I read a fascinating article by Dr. Ben Benjamin PhD, co-author of The Ethics of Touch and Founder of the Muscular Therapy Institute in
Cambridge, Mass. According to Dr. Benjamin, a century ago, the majority of babies in American orphanages died before the age of seven months, a disturbing statistic. At the time, orphanages were an everyday part of the social landscape. Despite modern antiseptic procedures and adequate food, the mortality rate among these discarded children was heartbreaking.
The babies died not from infectious diseases or malnutrition, but from a lack of human contact – from a lack of touch. Sterile surroundings could not prevent the deaths, and having enough food made no difference. When the babies were placed in environments where they received physical nurturing, love and attention, they gained weight and ultimately flourished.
Dr. Benjamin has spent years studying the connection between physical contact and health and well-being. “The sensation of touch begins in the womb. The skin, derived from the same cells as the nervous system, is a perfect instrument for collecting information about our environment long before birth.
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“Touch has a memory.” — John Keats, English romantic poet
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The Later Dater offers tips for women over 50 RE-ENTERING MODERN SINGLES SCENE BY LAUREN LA ROSE THE CANADIAN PRESS Dating is daunting at any age, but particularly so for individuals approaching their golden years who find themselves suddenly single following the end of their marriage or death of their spouse. In her new e-book The Later Dater, relationship expert Valerie Gibson seeks to help women aged 50 and up to ease their transition back into the singles scene. She described the book as a “natural progression” from Cougar, her guide for older women seeking younger men. “Women nowadays of 50, 60 and 70 are not the yesteryear women of that age group. They’re not settling back and saying: ‘I’m too old for this,”’ Gibson said in a recent interview. “A lot of the boomer women won’t accept what they’ve been indoctrinated with over the years ... whether it’s about health issues or social issues or sexual issues — and I think that is the good thing. “People are beginning to understand that these vital, active, goodlooking, attractive, fit, healthy women should be meeting someone if they so want to.” Mature women who are wading into the modern-day dating pool will find an environment that’s likely quite different from when they last took the plunge, particularly with the emergence of online dating. Gibson devotes an entire chapter in the book to the subject, and writes that while it can be “frustrating, expensive and a minefield of misrepresentation,” there isn’t another method that can connect later daters with other singles in their preferred age range as successfully. Gibson said prospective daters should also approach the process as they would a job search in terms of how they package or market them-
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BEDTIME: Nighttime debacles The girl grasps his hands and starts ferociously digging her little toes into the side of the mesh walled pen in a vain crack at walking up it. All the while Lars is yelling, “Come on Soph, you can do it! Don’t pee on my bed okay!?” After watching the spectacle a little longer than I probably should have, simply because of the odd and unusual train wreck-like trance it seemed to put me in, I march over, pick her up and bring her to the bathroom. She does her business and I do make note of congratulating her on using the potty, because despite how annoyed I am with them about this bedtime debacle, the little milestones cannot go unnoticed. But instead of putting her back in her brother’s room, I place her in her own. This is where the real revolt begins. Now for the last half hour they have been pleading with me from their bedrooms to get another stab at their sleepover. I have given them a taste of the greatness that is sharing a room with someone, someone to whisper quietly to and know is there in the middle of the night when the imaginary monsters lurk nearby. Now they won’t give the idea up. And eventually I give in. My reasoning is twofold, one is that Lars does not have school tomorrow, so if a little
selves as well as how they research potential avenues for dating, like online sites. She writes that an image update can be a confidence and self-esteem booster, whether it’s new clothes, a fresh hairstyle or kickstarting a new diet and fitness regimen. Those feeling shy or uncertain about posting a photo online, for example, may want to seek out the advice of an image consultant for suggestions, she noted. Gibson also writes that a good initial tip is for women to accept every invitation they receive to a social event. Attending a party, business function or charity event will help them not only to learn or enhance their skills of being in a social setting and mingling with guests, but to enjoy their time out — even when they’re alone, she added. She offers a breakdown in the book of general types of men that later daters may encounter, citing divorced and separated men as the largest category of single men they’ll meet. Gibson also offers advice on considerations to make when dating a widower. She recalled her own experience with a man who wanted to “have fun” in the bedroom, but she was uncomfortable with the presence of photos of his wife “looking at us.” If the widower can’t be convinced through “gentle, caring persuasion” to put the past behind them and adjust in a new relationship, Gibson writes that it may be “wise to reconsider the relationship and find someone else.” “Generally speaking, widowers say: ‘(My wife) was the most wonderful thing in my life.’ And that is very hard to overcome because he’s measuring you all the time,” she said. “Yes, it can be difficult, but in my experience, widowers are one of the best dates to have a relationship with because they know marriage, they understand marriage, they’re loyal... There’s all those pluses.” Gibson encouraged women to “explore the world of meeting men again,” fatigued I will be the only one with the repercussions and two, I can remember how awesome sleepovers are (even if it is just with your sibling). So I let it lie, and for the next hour or so just listen from afar to their gentle murmurs to one another. Lindsay Brown is a Sylvan Lake mother of two and freelance columnist.
TEEN: Needs to be accountable Sincerely apologize, ask forgiveness, and then ask him to join you in making some positive changes that will benefit both of you. How the discussion moves from there will depend on his response. Your goal is for him to have buy-in and avoid a power-struggle. He may be cooperative and agreeable, but regardless, he should understand that his participation isn’t voluntary. Discuss what’s involved in running a home. Because everything’s been taken care of for him, he probably has no clue what all needs to be done. Once you’ve painted that picture, invite him to suggest what responsibilities he’d like to take on. Again, don’t ask him “if” he could help around the house. Make a list of chores that need to get done and let him pick. At first, you may need to work with him to provide instruction and show him what results are acceptable. It’s also critical that you determine and clearly communicate what the consequences will be if chores don’t get done. Accountability and consistency will
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The cover of the new e-book The Later Dater is seen in this undated handout photo. Relationship expert Valerie Gibson offers a guide for newly single, divorced or widowed women over 50 to help them navigate today’s complex world of relationships and changing social mores. and to do their part to ensure they’re fun and interesting while sharing their company. “Don’t go on and on about your dreadful exes and your divorces ... all those are terrible things. But I think
dating should be a lighthearted, upbeat thing — at least initially — for as long as you can keep it that way.”
be the keys to your success. Catch up with Jim Daly at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.facebook.com/ DalyFocus.
myself from the table explaining that I had to get on the road. One of the ladies, a relative of mine, gave me a goodbye hug and kiss on the cheek. “Anyone else in need of a good hug?” I asked jokingly. Without exception, everyone at the table came to partake in my offer and more than one had tears in his or her eyes. It was a powerful and moving experience I will never forget. When my wife hugs me at night, I can feel all my aches and concerns of the day disappear. When my children hug me, (and they love to hug) I feel an immediate rejuvenation — stress melts away and I’m filled with joy and hope. I feel worthy and valued as a person. I love this quote by American motivational speaker and best-selling author Steve Goodier: “A touch provides comfort in a cold world. It makes us feel secure — uniting us with an affectionate, loving and feeling human being. The warmth it brings is better than the warmth of a fireplace. A touch shields us from the worries of today and delivers a tangible boost in selfconfidence. Like the Internet, it allows high-speed access to another soul.” I hope you never, like Sam, reach the point where you become touchdeprived. Embrace the healing power of touch. Make a point to include more nurturing touch in your life and in the lives of infants, children, teenagers, spouses and especially elderly family members. Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. His new book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.
TOUCH: Influences brain development A fetus will withdraw from the touch of a probe at less than eight weeks of gestation, showing that the link between touch and survival is one of the first and most important protective mechanisms to develop.” Studies by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine have shown that a mother’s touch positively influences the development of the child’s brain and deepens the relationship between mother and child. Other long-term benefits including more regular sleep patterns, better neuroendocrine response to stress, more mature functioning of the autonomic nervous systems and better overall cognitive control. Children welcomed with physical touch and tactile stimulation seem to enjoy lower anxiety levels, fewer symptoms of depression and improved self-esteem. Children deprived of touch in infancy show tendencies toward depression, personality disorders and social regression. Of our five senses, touch is the only one that does not diminish over time. In fact, our need to touch and be touched increases as we age. I recall visiting some elderly friends at a seniors home. After tea and dessert, I excused
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Oilers win in Vancouver PERRON’S HAT TRICK LEADS EDMONTON PAST CANUCKS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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A pass by Vancouver Canucks’ Jordan Schroeder deflects off Edmonton Oilers’ Corey Potter, centre, and into the net for a goal past goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, left, as Jesse Joensuu, right, defends during first-period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday.
Edmonton 4 Vancouver 2 VANCOUVER — David Perron scored three goals as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Monday night. Jesse Joensuu’s goal at 2:20 of the third period secured the win before Perron completed his hat trick with an empty netter with just over a minute left. The Oilers (17-32-6) posted their second consecutive win — for the first time this season — after six straight losses. The Canucks (27-18-9) suffered their second loss in the past three games. Edmonton posted its first win in four tries against Vancouver this season. Jordan Schroeder had two goals for Vancouver, his first since March 21, 2013. Both teams were playing the second games of back-to-back contests against different teams. Although it’s customary for the starting goaltender to rest the second night, Vancouver’s Roberto Luongo played his second game in two nights while Ilya Bryzgalov replaced Ben Scrivens following his first win as an Oiler. Luongo finished with 16 saves while Bryzgalov posted 25. The Canucks were blanked on two power plays while the Oilers failed to score on three. Perron opened the scoring at 9:11 of the first period as he converted a 2-on-1 with Sam Gagner following a giveaway. The goal came moments after Luongo stopped Taylor Hall on a two-on-none with Jordan Eberle. Schroeder, playing his first game since he was sidelined Oct. 19 with a fractured ankle, drew the Canucks even two and half minutes later as his attempted pass from behind the net went in off Bryzgalov’s stick.
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Patterson’s jumper helps Raptors get by Nets BY BRIAN MAHONEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Raptors 104 Nets 103 NEW YORK — The Toronto Raptors are the only thing standing between the Brooklyn Nets and a perfect 2014. Patrick Patterson stole Deron Williams’ inbounds pass and made the go-ahead jumper with 6 seconds left, and the Raptors stopped a five-game winning streak by the Nets for the second time this month with a 104-103 victory Monday night. Toronto dropped Brooklyn to 10-2 in January and opened a 2 ½-game lead in the Atlantic Division over the Nets, who would be on the doorstep of the division lead if they could solve their neighbours to the north. “These guys are chasing us but they’re putting it together. They’re playing well,” Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry said. “We’re the only team that beat them in 2014. I mean, that’s a tough team. They had the game and we made a play and we made a shot.” Brooklyn had a three-point lead with 17 seconds left behind Paul Pierce in his best game with
the Nets, but John Salmons scored on a drive with 12 seconds remaining before Brooklyn took its last timeout to move the ball into the frontcourt. Patterson stole the pass and fed Lowry, who got it back to Patterson for his jumper. Pierce was well off on a final attempt. “We knew they didn’t have any timeouts. “We guessed right and Patrick looked like Richard Sherman out there with that steal,” Lowry said, referring to the Seattle Seahawks’ defensive back who attended the game with a number of his teammates. Lowry finished with 31 points and seven assists for the Raptors, who clinched a winning record in consecutive months for the first time since December 2009 and January 2010. Pierce scored 33 points, making seven 3-pointers in a strong bounce-back performance after going just 2 for 10 in his emotional return to Boston on Sunday. He had the Nets in position to win after scoring their last nine points before Toronto stole it.
“Last night was a tough game to play in, so many emotions,” Pierce said. “It was good to just get some normalcy back today and I felt comfortable, relaxed. But it would’ve been better if we got the win today, though.” The stunning turnaround deflated the crowd at Barclays Center for a back-and-forth game that drew a visit from several Seahawks, who will hold their Super Bowl media day Tuesday at the Nets’ last home, the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Sherman and Bobby Wagner grabbed a baseline seat in the first half, while Russell Wilson and other players sat above in a private box. Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Raptors, who played without injured leading scorer DeMar DeRozan. Terrence Ross, who tied a franchise record with 51 points and made 10 3-pointers Saturday, had a quiet 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting.
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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) defends Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) as teammates watch from the floor in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, in New York.
Chancellor has remained an enforcer BY ADJUSTING TO NFL RULES BY TIM BOOTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Kam Chancellor is imposing. He’s a strong safety that looks like he should be playing linebacker and the hardest hitter in the best secondary in the NFL. What is setting Chancellor apart is his ability to still be intimidating but do it within the framework of the NFL wanting to protect defenceless offensive players. It’s a tricky line and one that Chancellor struggled with earlier in his career. But he’s found a way to accomplish the task of being an enforcer minus the penalties, both on the field and in the bank account. “I don’t think it’s a matter of adjusting. It’s just learning how to tackle, the proper technique to tackle,” Chancellor said. “Once you learn the proper technique to tackle you can get your feet under you and
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Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor leaves team headquarters in Renton, Wash., Sunday, to board a bus for his flight to play the Denver Broncos in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game in East Rutherford, N.J. you can explode through anybody.” His play is being recognized outside of just Seattle. He was Pro Bowl selection and a second-team All-Pro this season. Chancellor was also the first member of Seattle’s secondary to be locked up long term
when he signed a four-year extension last April. “He’s been the best player on our defence the whole season I think,” teammate Michael Bennett said. “I think he’s one of the best players in the NFL. I’m surprised he’s not up for defensive player of
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the year. When he tackles, he’s just amazing.” Chancellor’s ability to be imposing was evident on two plays in the NFC championship game against San Francisco. In the third quarter, Chancellor levelled tight end Vernon Davis on a short pass that caused an incompletion. The form was perfect, with Chancellor’s helmet at the level of Davis’ midsection and his shoulder pads planted on his chest. Fast forward to the fourth quarter and San Francisco’s final drive. Facing a thirdand-2, Colin Kaepernick threw a pass for Michael Crabtree on a quick slant. As Crabtree cut for the middle, Chancellor was there waiting. Not surprisingly, Crabtree’s arms didn’t quite fully extend and he let the pass go incomplete. “I know if I was coming across the middle about to catch a ball I would be looking for 31,” Bennett said. Chancellor’s schooling came from one of the hardest hitters in the NFL. As a rookie, he followed around veteran
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Lawyer Milloy and attempted to glean every bit of experience the 15-year veteran was trying to pass on to the next generation of strong safeties. What neither knew at the time was a shift toward player safety that changed how all defensive players — and safeties especially — would play. No longer would certain hits be tolerated, let alone celebrated. Changes had to be made “Kam has really, really complied. He’s taken it to heart,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. “The early fines got his attention, but really he just wanted to be able to find a way to play the game really well and he was willing. He wasn’t hard headed about it at all. “He went about it with kind of a sense that I’m kind of going to really adjust so that I can do this well and do it right and he’s done all of that and the exciting part of it is he’s maintained his physical style and he’s a great hitter and he’s always looking for big opportunities. “He’s been able to do that.”
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SCOREBOARD Hockey Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Montreal Detroit Ottawa Florida Buffalo
W 33 31 27 27 23 22 21 14
Goal — Los Angeles: Quick (W, 15-9-2); San Jose: Stalock (L, 7-3-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Los Angeles: 0-5; San Jose: 0-3.
L OT Pts GF 15 3 69 153 16 5 67 155 21 6 60 155 20 5 59 128 18 11 57 135 20 10 54 147 24 7 49 127 30 7 35 97
GA 113 128 168 134 144 165 158 147
Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Carolina Columbus Philadelphia New Jersey Washington N.Y. Islanders
GP 53 54 52 52 53 53 52 55
W 37 28 24 26 25 22 23 21
L OT Pts GF 14 2 76 171 23 3 59 139 19 9 57 134 22 4 56 152 22 6 56 142 20 11 55 127 21 8 54 148 26 8 50 157
GA 128 138 147 148 158 132 154 185
WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Chicago St. Louis Colorado Minnesota Dallas Winnipeg Nashville
GP 54 51 52 54 53 54 54
W 32 35 33 28 24 25 23
L OT Pts GF 10 12 76 190 11 5 75 177 14 5 71 153 20 6 62 129 21 8 56 154 24 5 55 152 23 8 54 132
GA 149 119 137 133 157 158 163
Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 54 39 10 5 83 182 130 San Jose 53 34 13 6 74 165 126 Los Angeles 54 30 18 6 66 133 113 Vancouver 54 27 18 9 63 137 138 Phoenix 52 24 18 10 58 151 160 Calgary 52 18 27 7 43 119 165 Edmonton 55 17 32 6 40 144 190 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Today’s Games Florida at Boston, 5 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 5 p.m. Detroit at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Ottawa at Columbus, 5 p.m. Washington at Buffalo, 5:30 p.m. Carolina at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. New Jersey at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Nashville at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Los Angeles at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Chicago at Calgary, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Rangers vs. N.Y. Islanders at Bronx, NY, 5:30 San Jose at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m. SUMMARIES MONDAY Oilers 4, Canucks 2 First Period 1. Edmonton, Perron 20 (Gagner, Yakupov) 9:11. 2. Vancouver, Schroeder 1 (Booth) 12:33. 3. Edmonton, Perron 21 (Yakupov) 17:34. Penalties — Burrows Vcr (interference) 12:49, Joensuu Edm (holding) 14:28, Kesler Vcr (tripping) 18:55. Second Period 4. Vancouver, Schroeder 2 (Bieksa, Stanton) 2:39. Penalties — Smyth Edm (holding) 9:29, Bieksa Vcr (hooking) 12:23. Third Period 5. Edmonton, Joensuu 3 (Smyth, Hall) 2:20. 6. Edmonton, Perron 22 (unassisted) 18:51 (en). Penalties — Hamhuis Vcr (roughing) 7:19, Perron Edm (roughing) 7:19. Shots on goal by Edmonton 5 7 8 — 20 Vancouver 9 9 9 — 27 Goal — Edmonton: Bryzgalov (W, 4-8-3); Vancouver: Luongo (L, 19-12-6). Power plays (goal-chances)Edmonton: 0-3; Vancouver: 0-2. Kings 1, Sharks 0 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Stuart SJ (holding) 5:36, Burns SJ (roughing) 11:53, Fraser LA (roughing) 11:53. Second Period 1. Los Angeles, Kopitar 15 (Carter, Muzzin) 17:56. Penalties — Regehr LA (interference) 1:55, Boyle SJ (holding) 6:03, Thornton SJ (hooking) 8:52, Kopitar LA (roughing) 8:52, Mitchell LA (hooking) 19:05. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — Voynov LA (cross-checking) 4:47, Thornton SJ (hooking) 5:04, Pavelski SJ (highsticking) 10:08. Los Angeles 8 5 8 — 21 San Jose 4 5 14 — 23
Bruins 6, Islanders 3 First Period 1. Boston, Eriksson 6 (Paille, Krug) 7:47. 2. NY Islanders, Nielsen 18 (Okposo) 15:29. Penalties — Boychuk Bos (interference) 12:10, Hickey NYI (tripping) 16:41, Chara Bos (roughing) 20:00. Second Period 3. Boston, Marchand 17 (Bergeron, Smith) 4:50. 4. NY Islanders, Grabner 9 (Okposo, Hickey) 8:20. 5. Boston, Smith 17 (Thornton, Marchand) 12:21. 6. NY Islanders, Okposo 23 (Grabner) 15:08. 7. Boston, Soderberg 7 (Lucic, Iginla) 19:27. Penalties — Okposo NYI (cross-checking) 13:00, Hamilton Bos (hooking) 16:01, Bergeron Bos (tripping) 20:00. Third Period 8. Boston, Bergeron 14 (Marchand) 2:17. 9. Boston, Chara 12 (Marchand, Hamilton) 8:12. Penalties — Campbell Bos (tripping) 14:35. Boston 18 9 10 — 37 NY Islanders 12 17 8 — 37 Goal — Boston: Johnson (W, 9-3-0); NY Islanders: Poulin (L, 11-16-1). Power plays (goal-chances)Boston: 0-2; NY Islanders: 0-5. Avalanche 4, Stars 3 First Period 1. Colorado, MacKinnon 18 (Talbot, Barrie) 1:40. 2. Colorado, McGinn 12 (O’Reilly, Duchene) 15:57. 3. Dallas, Benn 20 (Seguin) 17:27. Penalties — Mitchell Col (hooking) 19:34, Cole Dal (interference) 19:37. Second Period 4. Dallas, Seguin 22 (Benn, Goligoski) 1:02 (pp). 5. Colorado, Stastny 15 (Landeskog) 17:57 (pp). 6. Dallas, Seguin 23 (Goligoski, Gonchar) 18:13. Penalties — Holden Col (tripping) 0:36, Roussel Dal (unsportsmanlike conduct) 3:53, Dal Bench (too many men) 16:22. Third Period 7. Colorado, Tanguay 4 (Landeskog, Talbot) 4:13. Penalties — Guenin Col (holding) 1:54, Bordeleau Col (delay of game) 9:22. Colorado 10 8 3 — 21 Dallas 12 19 13 — 44 Goal — Colorado: Varlamov (W, 26-9-5); Dallas: Lehtonen (L, 20-15-8). Power plays (goal-chances)Colorado: 1-2; Dallas: 1-4. Hurricanes 3, Blue Jackets 2 First Period 1. Columbus, Mackenzie 5 (Tyutin, Tropp) 2:25. 2. Columbus, Umberger 14 (Johansen, Foligno) 2:42. Penalties — Horton Clb (slashing) 11:55. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Wisniewski Clb (hooking) 15:39. Third Period 3. Carolina, Staal 13 (Semin, Faulk) 11:18. 4. Carolina, Staal 14 (Tlusty) 12:18. 5. Carolina, Staal 11 (Lindholm, Skinner) 14:05. Penalties —None. Columbus 7 9 8 — 24 Carolina 7 17 11 — 35 Goal — Columbus: Bobrovsky (L, 17-13-2); Carolina: Khudobin (W, 11-3-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Columbus: 0-0; Carolina: 0-2. Penguins 3, Sabres 0 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Tallinder Buf (delay of game) 10:00, Glass Pgh (high-sticking) 13:22. Second Period 1. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 26 (Gibbons, Crosby) 5:44. 2. Pittsburgh, Engelland 4 (Adams, Glass) 12:05. Penalties — Megna Pgh (high-sticking) 7:13. Third Period 3. Pittsburgh, Glass 3 (Adams, Crosby) 19:32 (en). Penalties — Kunitz Pgh (slashing) 9:14. Buffalo 5 11 8 — 24 Pittsburgh 15 10 9 — 34 Goal — Buffalo: Miller (L, 13-20-3); Pittsburgh: Fleury (W, 29-12-1). Power plays (goal-chances)Buffalo: 0-3; Pittsburgh: 0-1. WHL All Times Pacific EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF Swift Current 51 25 18 2 6 172 Brandon 48 26 17 5 0 186 Regina 51 25 21 3 2 169 Prince Albert 49 23 23 2 1 159 Moose Jaw 50 13 29 3 5 129 Saskatoon 51 14 33 1 3 145
GA 151 175 187 172 196 204
Pt 58 57 55 49 34 32
CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt 48 34 13 0 1 201 125 69
Edmonton
183 163 150 154 124
133 134 144 147 244
68 59 54 54 23
WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF Kelowna 49 40 7 0 2 211 Victoria 51 33 16 0 2 156 Vancouver 51 24 19 5 3 173 Prince George 52 19 26 2 5 164 Kamloops 49 11 33 2 3 127
CHANCELLOR: Flagged for personal fouls
GA 121 120 173 220 202
Pt 82 68 56 45 27
GA 160 178 137 145 136
Pt 71 67 62 58 53
Chancellor was flagged four times this season for personal fouls. Twice he was penalized for being the last guy into the pile on a running play. The first came in the season opener against Carolina and the second in the regular season finale against St. Louis. He was also called for facemask in Week 16. The only time during the regular season in 47 passes thrown his way — according to STATS, Inc. — that Chancellor was flagged for hitting a defenceless receiver came in Week 15 against the New York Giants on a hit that didn’t even knock wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan to the turf. Aside from the big hits, Chancellor has become better in coverage. He was partly responsible for Seattle shutting down tight ends Davis and Jimmy Graham on multiple occasions this season. He’s likely to get time on yet another athletic tight end on Sunday with Denver’s Julius Thomas having become a favourite target of Peyton Manning. “The best way to deal with a hard hitting safety is to try not to let him hit you. I’m ready for a physical game, I’m anticipating it,” Thomas said. “All those guys, they fly after the ball, they have good pursuit as a team, the team tackles as a bunch. You’re just going to try to keep guys from hitting you with big shots. When you get your chance to be physical you have to make sure you’re as physical as they are.”
Calgary Medicine Hat Red Deer Kootenay Lethbridge
Portland Seattle Spokane Everett Tri-City
49 48 49 49 52
31 28 26 25 9
12 17 21 20 38
3 3 0 2 2
3 0 2 2 3
U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL 50 33 12 2 3 51 31 15 2 3 48 29 15 2 2 50 25 17 7 1 50 24 21 2 3
GF 222 176 163 148 129
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 Today’s games Brandon at Edmonton, 10:30 a.m. Spokane at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s games Prince George at Saskatoon, 5:05 p.m. Tri-City at Calgary, 6 p.m. Prince Albert at Lethbridge, 6 p.m. Brandon at Red Deer, 6 p.m. Kootenay at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m. Kamloops at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Everett at Portland, 7 p.m. Spokane at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Friday, January 31 Prince George at Moose Jaw, 5 p.m. Medicine Hat at Swift Current, 5 p.m. Saskatoon at Regina, 5 p.m. Tri-City at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Brandon at Calgary, 6 p.m. Prince Albert at Kootenay, 6 p.m. Lethbridge at Red Deer, 6 p.m. Kelowna at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Spokane at Portland, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Everett, 7:35 p.m. Saturday, February 1 Prince George at Swift Current, 5 p.m. Moose Jaw at Regina, 5 p.m. Brandon at Saskatoon, 5:05 p.m. Tri-City at Red Deer, 6 p.m. Calgary at Kootenay, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Medicine Hat, 6:30 p.m. Seattle at Portland, 7 p.m. Kamloops at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Spokane at Everett, 7:05 p.m. SUMMARY MONDAY Cougars 6, Raiders 5 (SO) First Period 1. Prince Albert, Hart 12 (Guhle, Gardiner) 15:08. 2. Prince George, McNulty 12 (Harkins, Wilson) 19:13 (pp). Penalties — Gonek PG (fighting) 10:34, Braid P.A. (fighting) 10:34, Conroy P.A. (slashing) 12:30, Macklin PG (tripping) 15:42, Craig P.A. (crosschecking) 18:19. Second Period 3. Prince Albert, Morrissey 15 (Draisaitl) 3:28. 4. Prince George, Bourke 16 (Morrison, Tomchuk) 4:55. 5. Prince Albert, Zaharichuk 7 (Gennaro, Leverton) 6:57. 6. Prince George, Fiddler 29 (unassisted) 12:50 (short-handed-SH). Penalties — Macklin PG (fighting) 9:42, Guhle P.A. (fighting) 9:42, Pochiro PG (tripping) 12:40, Andrlik P.A. (slashing) 18:03. Third Period 7. Prince Albert, Braid 5 (Craig, Danyluk) 1:26. 8. Prince George, Fiddler 30 (Ruopp, Harkins) 6:01. 9. Prince Albert, Conroy 19 (Morrissey, Lange) 9:14 (pp). 10. Prince George, Pochiro 18 (Wilson, McNulty) 19:44. Penalties — McNulty PG (checking from behind) 8:09. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Prince George : Fiddler miss, Bourke miss, Tkatch miss, Pochiro goal. Prince Albert : Draisaitl miss, Morrissey miss, Gardiner miss, Conroy miss. Shots on goal by Prince George10 17 19 1 4 — 47 Prince Albert 11 14 6 4 4 — 35 Goal — Prince George: Edmonds (W, 14-15-1); Prince Albert: McBride (LS, 5-6-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Prince George: 1-3; Prince Albert: 1-3.
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RAPTORS: Got big boost from Patterson But Toronto got a big boost from Patterson, who ditched the mask he began the game with for a recent broken nose and finished with 15 points off the bench. “This is all about our toughness, our resiliency,” Patterson said, “no matter who’s out there during the course of the game, no matter who’s not playing.” Andray Blatche scored 20 points for the Nets, who lost 96-80 in Toronto on Jan. 11, a night after they played two overtimes in a victory over Miami. Lowry scored six straight points before Amir Johnson made a pair of free throws during an 8-0 run that gave Toronto a 94-85 lead with about 8 minutes to play. The Nets answered with nine in a row to tie it on Alan Anderson’s jumper, and after Valanciunas’ basket, Pierce nailed consecutive 3-pointers to make it 100-96 with 2:37 remaining. “Paul played well,” teammate Kevin Garnett said. “He totally carried us for that fourth quarter, that second half, and we all came in and just said at the end of the game we’ve got to make plays, we’ve got to close games out and tonight we didn’t do that.” Toronto cut it to one and had a chance for the lead when Lowry stole Williams’ pass intended for Pierce, but Williams redeemed himself by drawing an offensive foul on Lowry with 19 seconds left. Pierce then made two free throws, but the Nets couldn’t overcome Williams’ next giveaway. “Two turnovers in the last minute of the game, it’s not what I typically do, but that’s how it goes sometimes,” Williams said. There were eight lead changes in an entertaining second quarter, two in the final 1.3 seconds. Anderson’s 3-pointer put the Nets up by two, but Lowry beat the buzzer from beyond halfcourt to give Toronto a 57-56 halftime lead. NOTES: DeRozan had made 125 consecutive starts. ... Ross, DeRozan and the Nets’ Mirza Teletovic were all nominated for last week’s Eastern Conference player of the week award, which was won by Atlanta’s Paul Millsap.
OILERS: Schroeder returns
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Saunders nabs biathlon bronze EDMONTON — Brad Saunders of Red Deer captured bronze in the senior boys’ 6.25-kilometre mass start race at the Edmonton Calforex Cup biathlon races during the weekend. Saunders led the first lap and managed a perfect 5 in one of the four rounds of shooting. He now leaves for the Westerns in Prince George. Meanwhile, Devin Saunders raced a personal best in finishing ninth in the development 2 division and also had a personal first in hitting all five targets in his second of three rounds of shooting. He will compete in the Alberta Cadets provincials this weekend in Canmore. Brielle Saunders placed fifth in both of her races and also had one clean round of shooting.
Jordan named grand champion STETTLER — Hector Jordan of the Red Deer Cheney Karate Studios was named the black belt tournament grand champion at the Hammer Fest Martial Arts Championships during the weekend. Jordan won the second degree black belt forms and sparring titles. Meanwhile, Jose Jordan won the 10-11 year-old yellow belt forms and sparring with Nicolas Hammer winning the 10-11 year-old orange belt forms title. Abby Villeneuve was first in the 10-11 year-old orange-blue belt sparring and second in forms with Raven Cheney first in the first degree black belt forms to go with a third in sparring. Lyle Cheney won the power brick breaking title and was second in power board breaking with Gavin Owen taking third in men’s brown belt sparring.
Monday’s Games Phoenix 124, Philadelphia 113 Toronto 104, Brooklyn 103 Minnesota 95, Chicago 86 Oklahoma City 111, Atlanta 109 L.A. Clippers 114, Milwaukee 86 Utah 106, Sacramento 99 Today’s Games New Orleans at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Orlando at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Boston at New York, 5:30 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 6 p.m. Memphis at Portland, 7 p.m. Washington at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Oklahoma City at Miami, 5 p.m. Orlando at Toronto, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Detroit at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. New Orleans at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. Houston at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Charlotte at Denver, 7 p.m. Chicago at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Sacramento, 8 p.m. Washington at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.
MEN’S BASKETBALL The Orangemen got 30 points from Ray Teskey and 26 from Lars Plaetner in downing Monstars 93-76 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Sunday. Darren Wright had 19 points for Monstars. ● Jeff Diep dropped in 18 points and Aaron Lucas 17 as Sheraton Red Deer defeated the Rusty Chuckers 70-49. Ben Cripps had 13 points and Danny Krause 12 in a losing cause. ● Woody’s RV World got past the Secret Runs 66-52 with Jose Vizcarra hitting 23 points and Michael Todd 14. Chad Kelloway had 15 points and Randy Advsei 12 for the Secret Runs.
Correction Donna Hort of Red Deer is a member of the Central Alberta five-pin bowling team. Hort qualified during the Central Alberta playoffs during the weekend and is one of six competitors on the mixed team, which will compete at the provincials, set for April 16-19 at Heritage Lanes in Red Deer.
Before hurting his ankle, Schroeder sustained a broken foot in the pre-season and spent the off-season rehabilitating from shoulder surgery. He was recalled earlier Monday from a conditioning stint with the AHL’s Utica Comets after playing two games in nearby Abbotsford, B.C. Perron put the Oilers ahead 2-1 at 17:34 of the first as he jammed in a loose puck from in front after Vancouver defenceman Dan Hamhuis knocked it away from a driving Nail Yakupov. The goal came after yet another Canucks giveaway. Schroeder drew the Canucks even at 2:39 of the second period as he put the puck in off Edmonton defenceman Corey Potter’s skate. Joenssu gave the Oilers a 3-2 lead at 2:20 of the third period as he put Ryan Smyth’s pass from behind the net Luongo made a highlight-reel save with just over six minutes gone in the third as he reached behind him with his stick and batted the puck in mid-air away from the gaping net. With just over four minutes remaining, Bryzgalov denied Schroeder a hat trick, stopping his shot from the slot. The Edmonton goaltender then lay back on the loose puck and prevented Daniel Sedin from jamming it in as players from both teams crowded the crease. Bryzgalov robbed Dan Hamhuis with under three minutes left, and Perron’s empty-netter sealed the win. Notes: Winger Dale Weise, who has two points in his last three games, was scratched as a result of Schroeder’s return. Edmonton captain Andrew Ference was sidelined with a head injury suffered Sunday against Nashville. Vancouver captain Henrik Sedin remained sidelined with an upper-body problem. The Canucks wore dark green camvs ouflage jerseys in the warm-up in tribute to Canada’s Armed Forces. Canucks coach John Tortorella Wednesday, January 29 missed the fourth game of his 15-day 7:00 pm suspension for storming the Calgary Flames dressing room area Jan. 25.
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Ravens hire Kubiak BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Gary Kubiak was bored and in need of a job, if for no other reason to give his wife some breathing room at home. At the same time, the Baltimore Ravens were in the market for someone who could add some spice and efficiency to the NFL’s 29thranked offence. Both sides got what they wanted Monday when Kubiak was hired to be the Ravens’ offensive co-ordinator. Kubiak replaces Jim Caldwell, who was hired on Jan. 14 to coach the Detroit Lions.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Broncos third-year tight end Julius Thomas began the season with more NCAA tournament trips (two) on his resume than catches in the NFL (one). Now, the former power forward at Portland State is the key to Denver’s record-shattering offence, freeing up Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker and Wes Welker, especially in the red zone. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound late-bloomer is also a bulls-eye for some of Manning’s biggest moments, like when he caught his 51st TD throw that broke Tom Brady’s single-season record, one of a dozen touchdown passes he caught this year, breaking Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe’s team record for tight ends. He was Manning’s main target in the AFC Championship, too, with eight receptions for 85 yards a week after his two clutch third-down catches helped ice Denver’s win over San Diego. “Sometimes I have to remind myself,” Manning said, “that he hasn’t played a ton of football.” A giant 100-foot banner of Thomas hangs outside the media hotel in Times Square, an indication of just how far this relative football toddler has come. “Is my helmet on?” Thomas asked sheepishly Monday while aboard the Cornucopia Majesty ship, docked outside the team hotel across the Hudson River. Yes. “OK, that’s good. So, I won’t get recognized too much,” Thomas said.
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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) stopped by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont’a Hightower (54) during the first half of the NFL AFC Conference Championship football game in Denver, Md. “That’s a lot of people walking by seeing that thing.” He might want to get used to the spotlight. With the wintry weather and Seattle’s stingy secondary sure to sti-
Super Bowl co-host wants title game in NY-NJ area every 10 years BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — A team owner who helped bring an outdoor Super Bowl to a cold-weather site wants the game in the New York-New Jersey area every 10 years. Jonathan Tisch, a co-owner of the New York Giants and co-chairman of the Super Bowl Host Committee, said Monday the title game between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos is expected to generate $550 million to $600 million for the region. He insists cold-weather sites can handle football’s biggest event. “This is a legacy that will live beyond the game itself,” Tisch said. “For years to come, young people, men and women will feel this game was important for the region. And hopefully, when we do all the tallying in the weeks to come, the other 30 owners will say to themselves, if there is a chance to do this again, Super Bowl 48 in New York and New Jersey was a huge success. Let’s try to do this once every 10 years.” Giants co-owner John Mara smiled as soon as Tisch finished his statement at a news conference by the host committee to kick off Super Bowl week. “Let’s get through this one first before we start talking about that,” Mara said. Jets owner Woody Johnson believes the ability of the region to handle the game might crack the “ice barrier” for other cold-weather cities to host the game, such as Denver. “I think football should be played outside,” Johnson said. “That’s where every other game is played. There is no reason a Super Bowl should not be played there as well.” Host committee chief executive All Kelly ran off a laundry list of accomplishments by the committee. He said about 65,000 people plan to use mass transit to get to Sunday’s game in East Rutherford, N.J., making it the first mass transit Super Bowl. He added that $11 million has been raised to improve after-school facilities in New York and New Jersey, with the Mara, Tisch and Johnson families each giving $1 million. Since NFL owners approved the bid by the Giants and Jets to host the game in May 2010, Kelly said the host committee’s community outreach program has helped collect 420,000 pints of blood, planted 27,000 trees and col-
lected more than 70,000 coats among its major projects. Now comes the home stretch. It’s Super Bowl week and there will be events, news conferences, parties and attractions that are expected to bring 400,000 people to the region for a championship that seemingly won’t be played in snow, according to the latest forecasts. NFL executive vice-president Eric Grubman said the league and host committee have exhausted countless hours and resources to make sure there is not a loss of power at this year’s game. There was a blackout for more than 30 minutes in New Orleans last year because of wrong settings on a power monitoring device. “This stadium is in exceptional condition to have uninterrupted power,” Grubman said. Kelly said the end of a journey that started some 1,350 days ago doesn’t mean all the work is done. “It’s been a grind the last five or six weeks, but a fun grind” Kelly said. “It’s been exhilarating. Our folks have been working seven days a week, 15 hours a day. I don’t get a sense that any of them are tired. Everyone is going on adrenaline. When you work on something like this, it’s like building a house. You get out a punch list at the end and it’s fun to see it come to fruition.” Tony Shorris, the first deputy mayor of New York City, refused to speculate how much money the city was spending on the Super Bowl, saying he wanted to see a final accounting. However, he said the game has brought visitors to the city at a time when tourism is usually down. James Hall, the chief of patrol for the New York Police Department, said there will be an extensive police presence on Super Bowl Boulevard, which extends from Times Square to Herald Square on Broadway, as well as aviation units, boat patrols and on the Hudson and East rivers. Canine units will be at all venues. “We’re confident that this game, in this town, that this week, there will be winners and everyone will go home a winner from New York,” Shorris said. Kelly noted the advantages of drawing on the shared assets of New York and New Jersey. New York has the hospitality and hotels; New Jersey has the fields and practice facilities for the team.
fle some of Manning’s other options, Thomas could be Denver’s X-factor in the Super Bowl. “No, this isn’t something that I imagined doing when I was 20 years old getting ready to play in the NCAA tour-
nament,” Thomas said. “I wasn’t thinking, ‘Man, if you just fast-forward that clock a little bit, you’ll be competing in the biggest game in America.’ It’s just a blessing to be here. I’ve been very blessed in my athletic career, so I’m going to enjoy it.” Thomas played just one year of football in college after exhausting his eligibility on the hardwood. He tried to line up with the receivers on his first day of practice but was ushered over to the tight ends group. “I was like, ’What? Hold on, I don’t know about all that,”’ Thomas recounted. “But Coach (Nigel) Burton, he sat me down and we talked about it and he told me that he felt if I played tight end I’d be able to create matchup problems.” Sure enough, he caught 29 passes for 453 yards and earned All-Big Sky Conference first-team honours in 2010, and he caught a touchdown pass and the attention of scouts at the East-West Shrine Game. “I really thank him for helping me decide to play tight end,” Thomas said. “It was a great move on his part to not let me play receiver. I’ve loved playing tight end ever since.” Broncos boss John Elway said Thomas reminds him of Sharpe, who was his co-pilot when he was leading the Broncos to Super Bowl titles from the huddle. “It was like Shannon, who do you cover Shannon with? A corner? Or do you cover him with a safety or a linebacker,” Elway asked. “So, the matchups were always very favourable.”
Four years after crash, Del Bosco returns BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Chris Del Bosco still wouldn’t change a thing. The Canadian skicross racer appeared to have the bronze medal locked up in the men’s final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, only to wipe out while trying to make a pass in the biggest moment of his career. Del Bosco made no apologies after that race, and is relishing his shot at redemption four years later. “I’m known for some passes last minute . . . most of the time it works out for me and on that day it didn’t work out,” said the 31-year-old Montreal resident. “I raced 100 per cent and that’s how I do. I’m not going to hold back and say ’OK here, we got this (bronze) locked up. Might as well just chill out.’ “I knew there was an opportunity for improvement and I took it. If I had to do it again I would do the same thing, just hope for a little different outcome.” Del Bosco was among six athletes named Monday to a strong Canadian skicross team for next month’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. “I never put third place or second place on a goal sheet,” said Del Bosco. “I have pretty high expectations
and I’ve proven in the past I can make things happen when I need to.” In fact, the entire Canadian skicross contingent — which has a goal of earning medals in both the men’s and women’s races — has shown an ability to make things happen. Joining Del Bosco on the team are Dave Duncan of London, Ont., Calgary’s Brady Leman, Kelsey Serwa of Kelowna, B.C., Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., and Georgia Simmerling of West Vancouver, B.C. The 24-year-old Serwa, who finished fifth in Vancouver behind Canadian gold medallist Ashleigh McIvor, said the competition to even make the team is fierce. “We push each other. I don’t think our team would be as good if we didn’t have . . . motivation to really improve,” said Serwa, won the world championship and X Games gold medal back in 2011. “We work really well together and I think that’s really to our advantage.” Serwa will be joined in the women’s competition by the 21-year-old Thompson, the current World Cup leader, and the 24-year-old Simmerling, who suited up for Canada in alpine skiing at the 2010 Games. “It’s really inspiring to look beside me and see the other two girls on my team, and the men too,” said Serwa.
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Lost HOLLOWAY Thomas Macgregor May 20, 1926 - January 24, 2014 On Friday, January 24, 2014, Thomas “Tom” passed away in the Lacombe Hospital & Care Center with his family by his side. Born in Red Deer, most of his life was spent on his farm NW of Leslieville, on which his father homesteaded since 1905. Farming was Tom’s greatest passion. In 2007, realizing farming was too tough for him to continue, sold out in early 2008 and moved with his wife into Red Deer wherein his love of gardening was carried out in that a rented garden plot beside an old barn just south of Red Deer was a delight to be at. In 2013, he and Lauree moved to Lacombe, however, his being hospitalized since June 4th, 2013 prohibited him from enjoying life in a smaller setting. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Lauree, step-children Len (Karen), Lee (Sharon), and Shelly (Trevor), step-grandchildren; Tanya, Kyle, Tanner, Tyler and Clayton (CJ), step-great grandchildren; Mackenzie Lee and Sheldon. Also survived by brother George (Madeline) and family as well as sister Margaret, niece Cathe (Greg), nephew Ian (Loree), great nephews Shane (Colleen), Jeffrey, great nieces Christie (Jamie) and Melissa (Chris). Tom is also survived by four great-great nephews Dylan, Wade, Logan and Maks as well as numerous cousins and extended family. Many thanks go to Dr. Matthew Unger and the medical staff of the Lacombe Hospital for the care given Tom during his long sad journey. Also, thank you to all who extended their prayers, kind words and help. Cremation has taken place at Wilson’s Crematorium in Lacombe. At Tom’s request, there will be no funeral service. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Hospital and Care Center. Expressions of sympathy may be left in Tom’s online guestbook at thomas.holloway.muchloved.com or www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL and CREMATORIUM, of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”
DELLINGER Marina Deborah Dellinger passed away suddenly at home on January 16, 2014. She was born April 28, 1955 to parents William and Geraldine Magel. She will be dearly missed by her mother, Geraldine Magel; her sons, Dorian Dellinger and Damien Dellinger; and her granddaughter, Isabella Dellinger. Marina was predeceased by her father, William Magel and her brother, Larry Magel. A small memorial service will take place on Friday, January 31, 2014. For more information, please contact the family.
CHABOT 1961 - 2014 We were forced to say “See You Later” to our dearest Richard (Reg) Robert Chabot of Red Deer when he passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the age of 52 years. Richard leaves to mourn his loss wife Tracy; sons Tanner (Tracy Carrier), Christian and Lucas all of Red Deer as well as numerous family members and friends. A more detailed obituary will appear in the Friday, January 31, 2014 edition of the Red Deer Advocate. Family and friends are invited to an informal Celebration of Richard’s life being held at Fionn MacCool’s Tap House, 1935 - Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer on Sunday, February 2, 2014 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm., with the sharing of memories and a video tribute occurring at 3:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Memorial donations may be directed to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (R.D.R.H.C. Unit 32), 3942 50 A Ave, Red Deer AB T4N 4E7, or to the Canadian Cancer Society (Gastric/ Esophagus Cancer Research), 200, 325 - Manning Road NE, Calgary AB T2E 2P5 or to debbiesdream.org. Condolences to Richard’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944
FOSSEY David 1939 - 2014 David Fossey of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on January 26, 2014 at the age 74 years. David was born on May 2, 1939 in Melville, Saskatchewan, to Harold and Jesse Fossey. David leaves to cherish in his memory his wife of 49 years, Sheila; children Susan (Jim), Brent (Leah), and Tarah (Mike); grandchildren, Vincent, Jack and Gretchen. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Jesse, sister Lynn, brother Walter. A Celebration of Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. If friends desire, donations may be made in his honor to the Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta, 102, 5636 Burbank Crescent S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2H 1Z6. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Lenore Jacobson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040
COUSINEAU Margaret Oct. 19, 1921 - Jan. 23, 2014 After a brief illness Margaret died, as she lived, with quiet dignity and grace. Margaret Mary Waterhouse Hildreth Cousineau was born on October 19, 1921 on her parent’s farm south of Castor. She was the eldest of four daughters born to Herbert and Elizabeth Waterhouse. She attended Cowan and Corinne country schools before taking her high schooling in the old sandstone school in Castor. After graduating from high school she enrolled in Normal at the King Edward School in Calgary, where she obtained her teaching certificate. Margaret served three and a half years in C.W.A.C. (Canadian Women Army Corps) before returning to Castor. July 10, 1948, Fred Hildreth and Margaret were married and raised three children: Lily, Douglas and Graham. Margaret first taught in the country schools of Corine, Sullivan Lake, Lauderdale and Paintearth before securing a position in the Castor school. She taught various grades but grade two was her favourite. Her entire teaching career spanned thirty years. She was a long time active parishioner of All Saints’ Anglican Church as well as a life time member of the Castor Legion Auxiliary, Castor Ladies Book Club and I.O.D.E. Margaret was a passionate lover of books, card games, performing arts and an avid curling fan. She was always up for a game of Scrabble. She loved to travel and was fortunate to do so. Fred was tragically killed in 1981 after thirty-three years of marriage. Margaret married Harry Cousineau and they had twelve years together. Margaret then decided to move to Red Deer in 2002 and thoroughly enjoyed her home in Parkvale Estates as well as Parkvale Lodge, forming new friendships along the way. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Fred; son Douglas; sisters and brothers-in-law Velma and Bob Sutton, Lois and Fred Marsh and Harry. Left to mourn her passing is her family: daughter Lily (Breland); son Graham and three grandchildren: Rachel (Colin) Ballendine, Ryan and Daniel Breland. She also leaves her sister Joy (Jim) Ross; sisterin-law Alta Hildreith as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church in Castor on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice or the Castor Museum for the Church restoration.
OSZUST Lukas Stephen Mathew Aug. 15, 2011 - Jan. 24, 2014 Lukas Stephen Matthew Oszust went from the loving arms of his momma, into the loving arms of his saviour at 12:15 PM, January 24th 2014 at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. He was survived by his parents; Matt and Kathy Oszust, big sister Lylah, grandparents; Steve and Cheryl Christie, grandparents; Rod and Tammy Oszust, Aunt Lorena (Eric) Nicholas, uncle Tyler Oszust, cousins Lillian and Jayda Nicholas, great grandparents; Lorne and Lorena Barnes, great grandma Sandy Oszust, greatgrandma Judy Christie, and great grandparents; Mel and Cheng Thompson. Lukas brought his family and everyone around him so much joy that will stay with them forever. In the words of his big sister Lylah “His smile makes my heart feel good!” Funeral Services will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lacombe at 1PM, January 30th. In lieu of flowers the family will be accepting cheque / cash donations made out to Child Life Services. An amazing organization that was very involved with Lukas and Lylah throughout the hospital stay in Edmonton. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13. Funeral Services will be held from the College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lacombe, AB. on Thursday, January 30th, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. 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”
Experienced Oilfield Construction ECLECTUS Parrot Lead Hands Escapes! He flew the coop into the sun Sat. morning. Experienced Oilfield He is about a foot tall, Construction bright green w/an orange Labourers beak. Reward Offered, will ID the leg band number. **FOUND** LOST KEYS RDC Lanyard, Two rings, about 10 keys. One antique/skeleton key Overdown, GH Dawe/ Parkland area. Regis @ 587-876-3595
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Alstar Oilfield is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Team in Hinton. Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969. Modular Assembly Experience is an Asset If you have a Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please apply on our Career Section on our website www.alstaroilfield.com “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while Providing quality energy construction solutions”
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Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced
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LANGAN SITE SERVICES LTD.
in Ponoka county, supplies oilfield septic containment & disposal throughout AB. We require Driver Operators for small vac trucks. Oilfield exp. is an asset. Must have H2S, First Aid, TDG, clean driver’s abstract & Class 5 license, drug testing. $20/ hr. to start, home every night, benefits. Fax resume to Dan 403-704-1127 or email: dan@ langansiteservices.com LOCAL Testing company seeking experienced Well Testers. Positions available immediately. Day/Night Supervisors & Assistants. MUST HAVE valid H2S and First Aid. Competitive wages and health benefits. Email resumes and tickets to: ken@ darkstarproduction.com Start your career! See Help Wanted
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TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfield tickets req’d. Competitive wages and benefits. admin@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
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Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or journeyman instrument mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live or be willing to relocate within a 20 minute commute to workplace location. This position offers a challenging work environment, attractive benefits with competitive pay and significant room for promotion. Please submit resumes Attn: Human Resources email:kwolokoff@ bearspawpet.com Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
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LUAU Investments Ltd. (o/a Tim Hortons) Food Counter Attendant FT and PT positions available for day, night, TRIUMPH Well Service is SERVICE RIG evening and weekend Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd now accepting applications shifts. $9.95 to $11.25 per for all positions. is seeking exp’d hour depending on experiExperience req’d. Tickets FLOORHANDS & ence/availability. Apply in and drivers license DERRICK HANDS person at any of these required. Top wages and Locally based, home every locations 4217 - 50 Ave benefits with contracted night! Qualified applicants 6721 - 50 Ave work. email dmorin@ must have all necessary 7111 - 50 Ave triumphwellservice.com valid tickets for the position 62 Carleton Ave being applied for. Something for Everyone or email timhire@telus.net Bearspaw offers a Everyday in Classifieds very competitive salary X-STATIC and benefits package is now accepting along with a steady applications for P/T Restaurant/ work schedule. MALE SEARCH Hotel Please submit resumes: & SECURITY Attn: Human Resources PERSONNEL Email: Apply in person after 3 hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, Sales & 333-96 Ave. NE Distributors Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 BLACKFALDS Motor Inn ELEMENTS is looking 5 -Housekeeping Supervisor Req’d. 1 F/T, $19 - $20 hr., Beauty Treatment Operators. Selling seasonal gift 1 yr. exp. req’d. Fax packages & personal care resume: 403-885-5868 products in Parkland Attn: Jenny Mall-4747 67th St Red Deer, $14.55/Hr. Plus JJAM Management (1987) Sylvan Lake. Openings for bonus & commission, F/T, Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Bed truck drivers and winch Requires to work at these Beauty certification req’d tractor. Top wages and email resumes: Red Deer, AB locations: benefits. Email resume elementsreddeerbto@ 5111 22 St. tom@roncooilfield.ca gmail.com 37444 HWY 2 S or fax. 403-887-4892 37543 HWY 2N ELEMENTS is looking for 700 3020 22 St. 5 retail sales reps. selling Food Service Supervisor 8 season gift packages and TREELINE Vacancies, 1-2 yrs. exp. personal care products in WELL SERVICES req’d. P/T & F.T. SHIFT Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Has Opening for all WORK, $9.95 $13.50/hr. Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + positions! Immediately. Apply in person or fax bonus & comm. FT. No All applicants must have resume to: 403-314-1303 exp. req`d. Please email current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL JJAM Management (1987) elementsreddeer@gmail.com licenses) and First Aid. Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s SOAP Stories is seeking 5 We offer competitive Requires to work at these F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, wages & excellent benefits. Red Deer, AB locations: selling soap & bath Please include 2 work 5111 22 St. products $14.55/hr. + reference names and 37444 HWY 2 S bonus & comm. Beauty numbers. 37543 HWY 2N cert. req’d. Location Please fax resume to: 700 3020 22 St. Parkland Mall - 4747 67th 403-264-6725 Food Counter Attendant St. Red Deer. email Or email to: 8 Vacancies P/T & F.T. premierjobrdbto@ tannis@treelinewell.com SHIFT WORK, $9.95 gmail.com No phone calls please. $10.98/hr. Apply in person www.treelinewell.com or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 SOAP Stories is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling soap & bath products. $12.10 hr + bonus & commission. Ft No exp. req`d. Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com
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DNR Pressure Welding requires B-Pressure Welder Crew Foreman, lead hands, labourers for various projects in Alberta. Long term employment. Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages. Fax resume to 403-742-5759 or email: dnrwelding1 @dnrwelding.ca. Attention: Ryan. No Phone calls please. Drug and Alcohol program in effect. DNR Pressure Welding & Powerline Construction requires Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with experience in fleet maintenance for Heavy & Light duty trucks. Excellent benefit packages. Email resumes to Harold@ dnrwelding.ca or fax (403)742-5759 No Phone calls please. Drug and alcohol program in effect. Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
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Journeyman & apprentices We offer competitive wages. Full benefits after 90 days. Must have valid drivers licence. Email resume to: d.generationglass @platinum.ca or Fax: 403-886-5224 or Call 403-886-5221 JOURNEYMAN H.D. MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. sales lot in Innisfail. Wage range $25. - $35/hr to start, depending on exp. Preference will be given to those with previous equipment rental service, lifts and off road construction equipment experience. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email: bouvier9@telus.net
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DNR Powerline Construction requires Journeyman/ Apprentices/Labourers for various projects in Alberta. Long term employment. Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages. Fax resume to 403-742-5759 or email: dnrwelding1 @dnrwelding.ca Attention: Noel. No Phone calls please. Drug and Alcohol program in effect.
Competitive Wages and Benefits. Priority given to applicants with relevant experience, Class 1 Drivers License and Valid Oilfield Tickets Wise Is a leading oilfield services provider that is committed to Quality and Safety excellence. By empowering positive attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values, our employees care for the success of one another.
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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.
If you have a positive attitude and are committed to providing the best customer service, then we are looking for you! We offer competitive wages, Year Round Work, Blue Cross Benefits and Room for Advancement. Contact: Email: info@graysonexcavating.com or Fax: 403-782-6846
CLASS 1 & 3 DRIVERS Pidherney’s is busy and requires Water Truck, Gravel Truck and Lowboy Drivers. The majority of the positions available are based out of camp. H2S, First Aid, and the capacity to pass a pre-access Drug and Alcohol test are considered assets. We offer competitive wages, benefits package, and opportunities for advancement. Please reply by fax: 403-845-5370 or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com
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We currently have career opportunities for a professional;
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATOR
We are seeking an independent Corporate Administrator to provide high-level administrative support to Bilton’s executive team. The incumbent will be extremely proactive with a professional, courteous and approachable demeanor in all interactions; possess superior interpersonal relations skills will all levels of staff, customers and vendors; and be able to use sound judgment and discretion. The Corporate Administrator will have a thorough understanding of overall business organization, including management and operating structures, and the importance of policies and procedures. This position is based out of our Innisfail, Alberta office.
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www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products is expanding and are currently accepting applications for a certified Class 1 Driver, with a minimum of two (2) years B-train trailer experience. ADS Drivers are required to safely operate company equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within central Alberta. ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving practices. This position requires a valid Class 1 License, with previous off road forklift experience a definite asset. We offer quarterly cash safety bonuses as well as a comprehensive medical plan. Benefits include: Company provided Group Canadian Benefits Voluntary dental Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Paid Vacation Safety Bonus All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and MVR check. Interested Applicants may submit a resume, along with a current drivers abstract to: Advanced Drainage Systems Canada Inc. 4316 Gerdts Ave. Blindman Ind. Park Red Deer County, AB. T4S-2A8 Fax: (403) 346-5806 E-mail ken.mccutcheon@ ads-pipe.com Position closing date: Feb. 6, 2014
Sylvan Lake. Openings for Bed truck drivers and winch tractor. Top wages and benefits. Email resume tom@roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
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Job Requirements; As the ideal candidate you will possess: • Minimum 3 years previous experience in a related role • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Strong initiative and proactive approach to daily tasks • Self-starter, capable of working independently with minimal supervision • Problem solving and decision making skills
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAULERS
Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom energy equipment. Since 1992, Bilton has worked with engineering firms and oil and natural gas producers around the globe to develop their own equipment standards for size, capacity and any number of technical specifications. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people.
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BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators. We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net
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The Multiplex is comprised of an indoor ice arena, fitness center, running/ walking track, gymnasium, dance & motion studio, library, meeting rooms and the Town Office. A fully equipped concession/ food service kitchen. OPPORTUNITIES: 2 Year Signed Lease for A) Lounge Operation Only B) The Café Operation Only C) Joint Use of both Café & Lounge For Detailed information regarding this opportunity please visit our website @ www.townofpenhold.ca TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk (Reliable vehicle needed)
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PIKE WHEATON CHEVROLET is now accepting applications for a full time Parts Person. Must have good communication and computer skills and have the ability to work independently. Excellent company benefits. Please email resume along with wage expectations to: philparts@gmail.com or fax to 403-347-3813 The Red Deer Public School District Invites applications for Educational Assistant at Various Locations. For more information visit our web site at: www.rdpsd.ab.ca
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TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.
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LOGS Innisfail Dolphin Swim Club. Must have ASSA certification. Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. 5-7 p.m. weekdays Price depends on location. (May to mid Aug.) Lil Mule Logging Saturdays (June to mid Aug.) 403-318-4346 Send resume to: innisfaildolphins@yahoo.ca Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Start your career! Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275 See Help Wanted
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CROSS COUNTRY SKIS, vintage wooden, bindings, poles & boots, plus many waxes. $60; NORDIC walking poles, adjustable, $25; Men’s & Ladies curling shoes & brushes with extenders, men’s, sz. 11, women’s, sz. 9.5; $25. ea. set. 403-309-3475 EXERCISE REBOUNDER - Good condition, $30. 403-342-4937
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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW AREA Cameron Cres. & Conners Cres. $146/mo. CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA Crossley St., Cooper Cl., Carter Cl., Connaught Cres. & Cody Pl. $190/mo. DEERPARK AREA 74 to 129 Blosk of Dunning Cres., Depalm St. and approx. 3 blocks of Douglas St. $108/mo
Misc. for Sale
1760
CHROME TABLE & 4 CHAIRS $100. MOTORIZED SCOOTER $1500. BOOK SHELVES, $50 ea. Call 403-318-9840 FREE, Canning jars, pints & quarts. 403-309-3475
Misc. Help
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HALMAN Heights
AGRICULTURAL
CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290
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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS
FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
2 BDRM. main floor of House. Newly reno’d. 403-872-2472
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homes CLASSIFICATIONS Realtors & Services
Kyte/Kelloway Cres. Lovely 3 level exec. 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. immed. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca
CARRIERS NEEDED ANDERS AREA Anders St. / Armstrong Close Addinnell Close / Allan St.
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1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852
NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955
HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net
Private Mortgages Our Rates start at 8%. We lend on Equity. Bus. For Self & Bruised Credit Ok. Ron Lewis 403 819 2436 2012 INFINITI G37X $27,888 Sport & Import 348 8788
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wheels
4020
CLASSIFICATIONS
Houses For Sale
BRAND NEW 1340 sq. ft. bungalow, 2 bdrm., den, dbl. att. garage. $384,900. Call Glen 403-588-2231
near Coronation Park and trail system. 1484 sq.ft. 2 storey, 3 bedrooms up, hardwood, gas fireplace, fenced back yard, New shingles in last 5 yrs. Newly dev. bsmt. Dble.garage. Quick Poss. Avail. $349,900. 403-396-5516 Agent Chosen.
5000-5300
Antique & Classic Autos
1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444
3080
Roommates Wanted
5020
8TH ANNUAL RED DEER COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW. Mar 14 - 16. Westerner Park, Red Deer. 150,000 sq.ft. indoor show. Exhibitors space available. Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102 EGAuctions.com
Cars
FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com
5040
SUV's
4430
Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
5030
2010 ACURA MDX tech package 91,000 km $30,888 Sport & Import 348 8788
2008 Escalade ESV. Nav. Dvd camera 6 pass $32,888 Sport & Import 348 8788
2007 H2 hummer, mint condition, 59,000 kms, new tires & rims, original rims and tires to buyer. Call Art 403-304-0727.
2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV platinum, mint $21,888 2011 HYUNDAI Sonata Sport & Import 403-348-8788 new tires, keyless entry, exc. cond. 112,000 kms. $13,500 403-597-0166
MASON MARTIN HOMES Custom new homes planning service. Kyle, 403-588-2550
2005 HUMMER H2 $24,888 Sport & Import 348 8788
MUST SELL
New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage. 403-588-2550
www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 346-7273
THE NORDIC
Locally owned and family operated
FINANCIAL
LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111
MORRISROE MANOR
4110
at www.garymoe.com
SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs. 400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615
Money To Loan
Condos/ Townhouses
2011 FORD Fiesta. $8200, 5 spd, 11,000 km. Exc. cond. Great on gas. Medical reason. Ask for Doug 587-272-2543
NEW CONDO
1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550
SIERRAS Michener Hill, new 905 sq. ft. condo on ACREAGE Home to share 1st flr., facing S.W. 1 bdrm. N/S, within 5 mins. of RD + den, never lived in. $425+ , 403-357-9352 $265,000. 403-342-2633
5050
Trucks
1984 FORD F250XLT R/C, L/B, 351 4 barrel V8 142,130 orig. kms, amazing cond. 403-843-4241 for details
4040 2008 VW Golf City $9888 Sport & Import 348 8788
5190
Auto Wreckers
RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519
Vehicles Wanted To Buy
CALL CLASSIFIEDS
FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE & EXPRESS ROUTES IN:
LAST 2 remaining full duplex lots in desirable neighborhood in Central Alberta. Very well priced with 4 plex as a discretionary use. Contact Mike Dandurand Sundance Realty & Management 403-343-6655 391-7945
4400-4430
EXEC. 1/2 DUPLEX
GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000
1999 PONTIAC Bonneyville 4 dr., saftied. 403-352-6995
Commercial Property
2003 HONDA Civic loaded, mint cond, only 82,000 kms, $10,000 403-346-1704
CLASSIFICATIONS
3060
Suites
5030
Cars
12 UNIT apartment building located in quiet Red Deer neighborhood. Contact Mike Dandurand Sundance Realty & Management 403-343-6655 391-7945
4010
KITSON CLOSE
newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1395 SD $1000. n/s Avail. immed. 403-304-7576 / 347-7545
4100
Income Property
4000-4190
3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1445 SD $1000 avail. Feb. 15. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545
ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park. 403-350-1620 Gloria
2190
Financial Assistance available to qualified applicants.
32 HOLMES ST.
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. 15th. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545
WANTED: SNOWBLOWER 403-886-5194
2140
BUSINESS
3030
Condos/ Townhouses
1930
Custom made pub style dining table, 4 chairs. Tobacco colour for table Horses top and chair seats with black legs and trim. Built in storage and hidden leaf to WANTED: all types of accomodate seating for 2 horses. Processing locally more. High quality table in Lacombe weekly. purchased from Sim’s. Mint 403-651-5912 condition. $1650 obo. 403-348-3514. LAZBOY MEDIUM BROWN Grain, Feed Hay SOFA & two pillows. Excellent quality soft fabric in like new condition. Original TIMOTHY & Brome square price $1400. Asking $750. bales, great for horses, apCall 403-343-0746 prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale WANTED Sylvan area. 403-887-2798 Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
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Misc. Help
Concrete forming equipment Dura-Form 4’ x 2’, 5’x2’, 7’x2’, 8’ x 2’, lots of inside corners and fillers, most of forms are in cages. To view call Randy 403-843-1099 cell 587-679-2334. For pics and detailed equipt. list emai: thepelletiers@ xplornet.ca
Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting. Equipment-
Call Prodie: 403-314-4301 for more info
Employment Training
1550
Building Supplies
(Reliable vehicle needed.)
Musical Instruments
1840
63 Ave. & 69 St.
3090
Rooms For Rent
3 BDRM. in Sylvan. 4 appls., CLEAN, quiet, responsible, fenced yard. No pets. All Furn. $575. 403-346-7546 utils. incl. RENTED FURN. room, all utils. and cable incld, $450/mo. 3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 403-506-3277 bath, new paint & carpets NEW dog kennel $25, & deck at 7316-59 Ave. ROOM in Westpark, n/s, Hoover carpet cleaner $75, Avail. to over 30 tenants. no pets. Furnished. TV & Ikea black leather chair No pets. Off street parking utils incl. 403-304-6436 w/matching foot stool for 3 vehicles. Rent $1500, $100 403-986-1720 Celebrate your life D.D. $1500. 403-341-4627 with a Classified SNOWBLOWER, 1500 SYLVAN LAKE 2 bdrm. ANNOUNCEMENT Noma, turbo thrower. $40. fully furn. dishes, linen, 403-347-8726 cable & utils. incl’d. $1200. ROOMS FOR RENT, 403-880-0210 STAINLESS STEEL close to uptown. Employed DOUBLE SINK. gentleman. Rent $400/mo, SYLVAN LAKE main fl., Great condition. $45. s.d. $250. 403-350-4712 clean 3 bdrm., garage incl., 403-342-4937 N/S, small pets ok. $1500 incl. utils. 760-399-0224
MALE SEARCH & SECURITY PERSONNEL
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3020
Houses/ Duplexes
DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino
2 CLARINETS (Yamaha). 403-430-9382
stuff ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer
1760
is now accepting applications for P/T
Apply in person after 3
Mustang Acres
Misc. for Sale
309-3300
2008 Audi A4 2.0T $19,888. Sport & Import 348 8788
TO ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY HERE!
5200
RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519
5240
Misc. Automotive
Abbott Close / Anders St. Anders Close
2006 Acura RSX premium auto 57,000 km $12,888 Sport & Import 348 8788
FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585
2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040
Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
INGLEWOOD AREA Isherwood Close Issard Close
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LANCASTER AREA
CLASSIFICATIONS
Law Close / Lewis Close
1000-1430
GRANDVIEW AREA
Langford Close
40A, 41 and 42 Ave. between 39 St. and 44 St. $111/mo.
Lamont Close
To Advertise Your Business or Service Here
Lund Close
Call Classifieds 403-309-3300
MICHENER AREA East of 40th Ave., 51 St., 50A St., Michener Cres., Green, etc. to Michener Ave. & Blvd. $303/mo. ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo.
MORRISROE AREA
SUNNYBROOK AREA Somerset Close Springfield Ave. Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close
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
classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com
Vista Village
Accounting
1010
INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351
Sherwood Cres.
1090
VANIER AREA
Consulting
Viscount Drive
WCB HELP If you have been cut off benefits or feel you have not received the benefits you are entitled. Call Norman Zubot consulting(29yrs WCB exp) Ph: 587-521-4691. Cell: 780-982-9822 norman.zubot@shaw.ca
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
Contractors
1100
DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301
Contractors
1100
DAMON INTERIORS
Drywall, tape, texture, Fully licensed & insured. Free Estimates. Call anytime Dave, 403-396-4176 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060
Handyman Services
1200
ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, and roof snow removal? Call James 403-341-0617
Massage Therapy
1280
MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161
Massage Therapy
1280
FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies
Now Open
Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Private back entry. 403-341-4445 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
Personal Services
1315
REIKO’S Finest Asian Massage
In call only. 587-377-1298 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 5003-50 St.
Seniors’ Services
1372
HELP FOR SENIORS: in home or facility VII MASSAGE family business est. 1999 #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. bondable staff, great rates, Pampering at its gift certificates avail. 403-346-7777 BEST! helpinghandshomesupport.com 403-986-6686 Come in and see why we are the talk Snow Removal of the town. www.viimassage.biz
1380
Misc. Services
1290
5* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 340-8666
APOLLO LANDSCAPING has skidsteer and tandem truck avail. for snow removal. Commercial or residential. 403-598-1589 SNOW ON ROOF?? Call Fred 403-504-6029
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