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Systemwide failure PIPELINE OIL LEAK REPORT SHOWS GOVERNMENT MONITORING LACKING: NDP

BY BOB WEBER THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A damning report into a major pipeline leak in a Central Alberta river indicates the province’s monitoring system is failing, say critics.

And they suggest that decisions on whether fed-

eral or provincial charges will be laid against Plains Midstream for the 2012 leak into the Red Deer River will reveal how serious governments are about the industry’s environmental safety.

“The government needs to acknowledge what this report shows, which is that their own monitoring and compliance system failed,” Rachel Notley, environment critic for the Alberta New Democrats, said

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Wednesday.

“The government needs to be explaining what they’re going to do to assure Albertans that there aren’t 20 other companies out there that have been in non-compliance with safety standards.”

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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Despite uncertainties about the future of pipeline projects like Keystone XL and Northern Gateway, the oil and gas sector will find a way to get its products to market, says the president and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada.

“It will happen one way or the other,” said Mark Salkeld during a presentation at a Red Deer Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday.

Rail transport may be a less desirable alternative, he suggested, but it’s helping to satisfy a need.

“That shows how the industry is working. We’ll figure a way around it.”

Given the importance of developing pipeline links to export markets, Salkeld believes these projects are going to happen.

“They will get approved. It’s good for the country; it’s good for the province. We need our exports to get to markets other than the U.S.” The economic contributions of the oil and gas sector are significant, pointed out Salkeld. In 2006, they accounted for $65 billion of Canada’s gross domestic product, including $43 billion in Alberta.

More than 800,000 Canadian jobs are connected to the oilpatch, he added.

Central Alberta has particularly close ties to the industry, said Salkeld.

“Red Deer is essentially the heart of oilfield services for the province of Alberta.”

The importance of the energy sector to the regional economy became painfully obvious following the Alberta government’s royalty review in 2007, he said.

Many producers scaled back or moved their operations, leaving local service companies without work.

“The oilfield services companies operating in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer were faced with hard choices. They had to lay people off or not donate to local community hockey teams and this kind of thing.”

The sector has enjoyed stable growth over the past several years, said Salkeld.

“We’re steady, and it’s nice. If (natural) gas prices get back up to $8 or $9, and there’s investor confidence, then all hell’s going to break loose and we’re going to be trying to drill gas wells as well as oil wells.”

Development of oil pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities could spur increased activity.

“Everybody’s watching these initiatives on the horizon,” said Salkeld, adding that some companies are boosting their drilling rig fleets in anticipation.

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Schulha named CCAA coach of the year

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF

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MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Aaron Schulha pointed out when he was named the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference coach of the year that it was a team award.

Now he’s telling everyone who will listen the exact same thing after being selected the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association coach of the year.

Schulha, who is in his seventh season with the Kings after replacing Keith Hansen, received the prestigious award at the CCAA national championship banquet Wednesday.

“It’s nice to be recognized, but as I said at the ACAC banquet and I said during my Aaron Schulha speech here, that this has everything to do with my players and assistant coaches and I’ll always feel that way. It speaks volumes of the people I work with.”

Schulha played with the Kings during their championship years under Hansen, who he respects as much as any coach he had.

“You can never replace a guy like Keith, and his record speaks for itself, but I take pride in the fact that this is now my program. None of the players Keith recruited are still around. It’s my team and Keith is fully supportive and I still use him as a mentor. But it is nice to build a strong program and to be recognized for that.”

Schulha gives a lot of credit to the veterans, who play a major role in the team’s success over the years.

“If you look at our success it says a lot about the returning guys and of course the recruits,” he said.

“Last year we went into the nationals ranked No. 1 and didn’t play well in the final and also had an injury (to middle Chris Osborn) to deal with. But the guys came back which says a lot about them as they wanted to make up for that loss.”

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BRIEFS City to mark Earth Hour with dim swims The City of Red Deer is inviting residents to spend Earth Hour by making a splash with global impact.

A dim swim at the G.H. Dawe and Collicutt centres invites people to come for a swim during the annual international event from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on March 29 both city owned centres are turning off their unnecessary lights to reduce power and raise awareness of climate change.

For $2 people can come for a dimly lit dip in either pool.

The city is also encouraging people to turn off their unnecessary lights and appliances to reduce electricity consumption from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 29.

RCMP called to Remand Centre when inmates refuse to return to cells Inmates refusing to return to their cells at the Red Deer Remand Centre led to Red Deer RCMP being called in to assist corrections staff with the disturbance.

Michelle Davio, Alberta Justice spokesperson, said a few inmates had refused to back to their cells late Wednesday afternoon, but the situation was resolved by 6:15 p.m.

Police closed off a block of 49th Street between 47th and 48th Avenue, in front of the Remand Centre in downtown Red Deer. Two police dogs entered the remand centre, which police said was standard procedure. The road was closed for about an hour and a half Wednesday as police assisted corrections staff with the incident.

Police said no one was injured, and they are working with provincial corrections services to continue the investigation into the incident.

LEAK: Tainted long stretch of Red Deer River On Tuesday, the Alberta Energy Regulator released results from its investigation into the leak of about 470,000 litres of oil into the river just downstream of the community of Sundre.

The oil tainted a long stretch of the river and flowed into Gleniffer Lake, a reservoir used for boating, fishing and swimming.

Drinking water had to be trucked in for the residents of 750 permanent and recreational homes at the lake. The marina was closed. Rafting, fishing and guiding businesses were affected.

Notley points out that the regulator’s report concludes the U.S.-based company knew as early as 2008 that the affected section of pipe, which crosses the river, was exposed and in danger of cracking. That information came from consultants hired by Plains and the company’s own internal assessment, the report says.

“Plains did not apply any additional measures to reduce the likelihood or consequence of failure,” it reads.

It found Plains didn’t inspect the line once between November 2008 and September 2011, despite company policies requiring annual examination.

That’s what happens when you leave safety up to industry, said Notley.

“Here you had a company whose internal professionals were repeatedly telling it to do something different, which it just ignored,” she said. “They were also failing to meet government standards around the inspection frequency and nobody noticed — for four years.”

The province has until June to lay charges or impose fines.

“It is still too early to speculate about charges as the investigation is still ongoing,” said Alberta Environment spokeswoman Nikki Booth.

“We continue to monitor the biodiversity of the watershed,” she said. “There has also been water sampling that has taken place.”

That data is not yet public.

The case would seem strong, said environmental lawyer Barry Robinson. Federal legislation forbids introducing a “deleterious substance” into fish-bearing waters.

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“It seems you have a deleterious substance,” said Robinson. “Definitely you’ve got fish-bearing waters.

“It would be difficult for Plains Midstream to say they’ve done everything that’s required to prevent this from happening. All the pieces are there for a charge. If there wasn’t a charge, you would have to ask why.”

Robinson said his firm, Ecojustice, will be writing federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq to ask about the department’s intentions.

Federal officials were not immediately able to say if charges are being considered.

ENERGY: Skilled labour could become a bottleneck If the industry does become busier, skilled labour could become the next bottleneck. And that problem will be exacerbated by retirements in the aging workforce and competition from other industries, he said.

Salkeld also described how advancing technology has improved the efficiency and productivity of the energy sector.

“We could steer the drill bit on a rig in northeastern B.C. from right here in this room. All you need is the Internet and all of the instrumentation.”

Advancements in horizontal drilling and multistage fracking have also increased the viability of mature reservoirs, like those in Central Alberta, he said.

“We’re going back to these plays, the Cardium and Pembina and these other plays that we’ve known about for years, and we’re re-entering them horizontally.”

Based in Calgary, the Petroleum Services Association of Canadian represents some 260 oilfield services companies, with these employing more than 80,000 people. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

RDC: Kings ranked No. 1, Queens ranked No. 3 The Kings go into the nationals this season ranked No. 1 and face Quebec champion. St.-Jerome Cherminots, in the opening game today at noon (MST).

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It was a bit of a shock to see Quebec come in seeded eighth as usually the Atlantic champion fills that spot.

“We were surprised, but we were following the rankings and we knew that if St Thomas (Tommies) won the Atlantic Conference there was a possibility they would be ranked higher than Quebec,” said Schulha. “I haven’t seen St. Thomas play, but from watching video I believe St-Jerome should be a bit higher, but that’s the way it is. Two weeks ago playing a tougher team in the opening round was good for us when we faced Briercrest. It got us into the championship right away. And we have a mature group who can handle it and get their mind set right off the hop.”

Having watched the Cherminots on video Schulha knows what to expect.

“We know their tendencies but if we look after ourselves we should be fine and then it’s the winner between Humber and CBC and that won’t be easy.

Both of them could have won their province.”

The fact there are no easy teams is exactly the way Schulha likes it.

“It’s the Canadian championship and there should be eight strong teams. We have to take the draw as it is and see if we are the best. Last year we know where we failed.”

The Mohawk Mountaineers of Hamilton are seeded second and face the Tommies from Fredericton, N.B. at 5 p.m. (MST). The Humber Hawks of Toronto and the CBC Bearcats of Abbotsford, B.C., clash at 2 p.m. and the host Briercrest Bible College Clippers, who are ranked sixth, clash with the Douglas Royals of New Westminster, B.C. at 7 p.m.

The semifinals go Friday at 5 and 7 p.m. with the final Saturday at 7 p.m.

RDC veteran power hitter Tim Finnigan was honoured Wednesday as part of the All-Canadian team.

He was in the running for player of the year in Canada, but the award went to a player from Ontario.

Meanwhile, the RDC Queens go into the women’s nationals today at Seneca College in Toronto ranked third and face the Capilano Blues of North Vancouver at 3 p.m. (EST). The winner will clash with the winner between the Vancouver Island Mariners of Nanaimo, B.C., and the Mount Saint Vincent Mystics of Halifax. The top-ranked Garneau Elans of Quebec City meet the Seneca Sting and the Humber Hawks clash with the Grande Prairie Wolves in the other two matches. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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City of Red Deer Public Works employees Devon Desrosiers works a tamper over a repaired pothole as Jose Diz looks on Wednesday morning. City crews are working daily to fill in the potholes that have opened up on city streets over the winter. The addition of a Hotbox truck that supplies preheated asphalt has made the job of repairing potholes easier for city staff. The public works department has been working for the past three weeks patching the holes around the city and will keep up the work through the spring.

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Premier seeks rule change on flights POLICIES NEED TO BE REVIEWED TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE FAMILY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford says she knew she broke the rules by flying her daughter around on government planes at taxpayers’ expense, but says those policies need to be reviewed to better accommodate her family.

“One of the reasons we’ve asked (the auditor general) to review the (travel) policies now is because we think it is important for issues to evolve,” Redford told the legislature Wednesday during question period.

“And I’ll tell you, quite frankly, one of the evolutions in this province is that you have a premier who has a 12-year-old daughter.

“Because of that we’re going to continue to balance everything we can to make sure that I am able to do my job to the best of my ability (and) that I can spend time with my family.”

Redford has been under fire for weeks for lavish spending.

It began last month with questions over a $45,000 trip to South Africa, but has morphed into revelations of other pricey trips and perks for the premier and her inner circle.

On Tuesday, Redford revealed that in the last year and a half she has flown her daughter Sarah and Sarah’s friends around on a government aircraft.

The premier said she now recognizes those trips were offside and has repaid the equivalent airfare, about $3,100. She also put a stop to all out-of-province trips on government aircraft until she hears from the auditor general.

One of those trips involved Redford taking Sarah on a government plane to Vancouver for a family funeral.

Opposition leaders reminded Redford Wednesday that the auditor general ruled almost a decade ago that while spouses can fly on government planes for government events, other family members are not allowed.

“Was (Redford) aware of this policy when she booked the trips for which she repaid the money?”

NDP Leader Brian Mason asked Redford.

Yes, said Redford.

“We know what the auditor general said about government aircraft,” she said.

Picking up on Redford’s remarks, deputy premier Dave Hancock ignited shouts from the opposition when he said it might be time to open up the airplane seats to all family members of members of the legislature to honour “family values.”

“When you’re an MLA, a cabinet minister or a premier, one should not have to abandon their family to do their job,” said Hancock, shouting to be heard above the din.

“When a member of this government is travelling on government business on government aircraft and there’s an extra seat that you can take a family member along to participate with you, why would you not do that?

“Why would you not take the time with your family (and) involve your family in the public service that you’re doing? Set the example for your family in terms of how you give back to the community.”

Mason replied: “It’s the tale of two Albertas. One rule for this government and their cronies and another rule for the rest of us.”

He said it’s ludicrous for Redford to have to ask the auditor general to explain how to travel prudently and ethically on the public dime.

“Why,” he asked Redford, “do you have to depend on the auditor general to tell you what Albertans expect you to understand already,” he said.

Opposition members renewed calls Wednesday for Redford to repay the cost of the trip to South Africa to attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

Redford has refused, saying while she apologizes for the exorbitant price, it was government business.

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BRIEF Wild horse roundup caught 15 animals; fates not known CALGARY — The Alberta government says just over a dozen animals were captured in the province’s wild horse roundup that concluded last week.

Three permits had been issued in January to allow the capture of up to 200 feral horses near Sundre.

Fifteen animals were caught in the end, said Alberta Environment spokeswoman Carrie Sancartier.

The licence holders don’t have to say what happened to the horses, she added.

The roundup drew the ire of animal rights activists who said many of the horses were destined for slaughterhouses.

Five protesters were charged with mischief.

The government said the capture was necessary to keep a ballooning population in check.

Sancartier said the government will be doing its yearly feral horse count soon and provide the numbers to a feral horse advisory committee.

“They will review these numbers and information about rangeland health, along with other information, over the course of the coming months.”

Judge fines Calgary man after 34 dogs found in distress in his home CALGARY — A judge has fined a Calgary man $5,000 after 34 dogs were seized from his home.

The Calgary Humane Society says animal control officers found the dogs in distress in April 2011.

They say the animals had inadequate space, water and medical care.

All but two of the dogs were pit bulls.

Joseph Michael Hogan, who is 34, was convicted of an offence under Alberta’s Animal Protection Act. The judge also ruled that Hogan can own no more than three pets at a time for the rest of his life.

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Alberta’s Doug Horner has unveiled a new twist on the tradition of finance ministers delivering the budget in new shoes. Horner says he’s keeping his old shoes, but he showed off three pairs of tiny sneakers he is giving to his grandsons. He says the shoes represent how Thursday’s budget will renew the government’s pledge to build the province for future generations. Building that future has become a point contention between Premier Alison Redford’s government and its critics. The Opposition Wildrose party and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation say borrowing $17 billion to build schools, roads and hospitals will cripple future generations with high debt payments. The federation has brought its oversized debt clock to the legislature, pulled by a truck, but it has been denied entry to the grounds.

Calgary school bus driver picked up kids in her own car: wants job back

Szabados, who lives in Edmonton, became the first woman to play in the Western Hockey League and also helped the Canadian women’s hockey team win gold in Vancouver in 2010.

Her parents and husband were on hand at the Oilers practice to cheer her on.

“It was pretty cool,” said her father, Gary Szabados.

But he said he doubts that he’ll ever get to see his sports star daughter mind net in an NHL game.

“Women’s hockey has come a long way, but there’s still a lot of old-school thinking out there that the women can’t do it.”

No woman has ever played in an NHL regularseason game. Manon Rheaume became the first to play in an exhibition game with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992 Shannon Szabados agreed that she may never have the experience.

“If I was the last resort, then maybe,” she said.

EDMONTON — Canadian women’s hockey goaltender Shannon Szabados has gone from winning gold in Sochi to helping out the Edmonton Oilers.

The Team Canada goalie filled in at practice for the National Hockey League team Wednesday while the Oilers waited for Viktor Fasth to arrive after a trade with Anaheim.

Szabados, 27, said she got the invite Tuesday night after fans on Twitter tried to persuade the team to put her on the roster as backup goalie for its game against Ottawa.

“She might be the best goalie to play for us all season,” said one tweet under the hashtag SzabadosForBackup.

“Make history!” said another.

Szabados told reporters she was thrilled by the social media campaign, which trended nationally within an hour.

And although a goalie with the University of Alberta men’s team was chosen instead, Szabados said she was just as happy when the Oilers invited her onto their home ice for practice.

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CALGARY — A Calgary school bus driver who used her own vehicle to pick up kids when the bus broke down says she hopes to get her job back.

Kendra Lindon was fired last month by bus operator First Student Canada.

She was driving home Feb.12 to pick up her son after her school bus broke down.

She picked up five other students who were waiting at bus stops in bitterly cold temperatures with wind chills of -37 C. Lindon says she’s not sure what to do next, but plans to contact lawyers.

She says she has heard nothing from the company since she was fired.

“I have been contacted by lawyers and Employment Standards called me. I’ve gotten lots of calls and I have lots of options,” Lindon said.

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Why debt is necessary THE TORIES MAY FINALLY UNDERSTAND THAT ALBERTA’S CITIES NEED MORE POWER AND MONEY TO MANAGE OUR EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH I must be getting soft in my old age; I actually liked what I saw in the throne speech that kicked off the 2014 legislative session.

Further evidence: I disagree with the criticisms of both the NDP and the Wildrose party leaders, which were made following the speech.

The main problems faced GREG

by Alberta are not about NEIMAN balancing the budget, or how much the premier spends on plane flights, or the various definitions of debt. The main challenge our province faces is in dealing with growth.

It’s been repeated for a long time, by a variety of pundits: Alberta adds population roughly equivalent to a city the size of Red Deer, every year.

In 1970, Alberta represented about 7.5 per cent of total Canadian population. Today, it is nearly 11 per cent — and growing fast. There are more people in Alberta than in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland/Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and Nunavut combined.

All those people want a home to live in, roads to drive on, schools, pools, rinks, parks, police, fire and health services. And the vast majority of the new Alberta residents every year want them in Edmonton and Calgary.

That’s why I approve of a keystone promise made in the throne speech: to arrive at a new charter deal between the province and the two major cities, this year. As a Red Deer resident, I can only see benefits in the deal we get, once we see the details of how revenue and power sharing between the major cities and the province shakes out.

Red Deer sees its share of growth, too. Our population growth since 2000 has varied year to year, but the average has been 3.3 per cent.

ners in Newfoundland and Labrador, for whom the Conference Board of Canada has predicted a population decline in the next 20 years or so. Panic and denial there.

But dealing properly with that growth is a huge challenge.

That’s why griping about Alberta’s capital debt, from Wildrose Party Leader Danielle Smith, is so off the mark.

People coming to Alberta (not to mention the people already here) want to live in a pleasant place, not a ghetto.

Our province produces 70 per cent of all the job growth in Canada, and a lot of those jobs pay very well indeed.

People don’t come to Alberta to

earn six figures in the oilpatch to live in a camp permanently. They want good houses in good neighbourhoods, with access to amenities as good as, or better than, those they left behind.

Alberta can’t build new infrastructure for 95,000 new residents or more every year without taking on debt.

What I saw in the throne speech — more so than I’ve seen in the past — is a realization that the primary partner in providing those amenities and infrastructure is not the provincial government, but the cities.

Beginning with Edmonton and Calgary.

If the province will not accept that cities should have new taxation powers, the province must accept taking on the revenue role to pay the toll of our rapid growth. With debt, if need be.

For instance, the Municipal Sustainability Initiative grants and the Green Trip capital grants to cities need to be strengthened. Short of seeing the details in the budget at this writing, I am hopeful they will be.

Political realities must also be faced. Taxpayers may accept capital debt for roads, schools, health care and such, but not for operating costs. That’s where the NDP misses the mark.

We all agree on a certain tax rate, and government must agree to operate on that. There are still efficiencies to be realized in operations. As well, population growth does translate into revenue growth eventually.

Every time you poll the voters, they say government must live with that.

Red Deer isn’t the Leave-It-To-Beaver town I moved to in 1976. We can’t pretend it’s the same now, only bigger.

Cities today operate differently; they must be a good home to a much more diverse group of people.

A power devolution toward cities needs to be written into the provincial code if we are to manage growth properly. I might be getting soft, but after all these years, I sense that Alberta’s Tory dynasty has finally woken up to that.

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

haven’t seen since World War II.” Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has twice likened Putin’s action to Adolf Hitler’s 1938 invasion of Sudetenland, part of the former Czechoslovakia.

“The pretexts Putin uses for these military operations are ludicrous and they’re transparently unacceptable,’’ Baird said. “Canada can never accept and the international community must never accept ethnic nationalist justification for invading a peaceful democratic neighbour.’’

But they are not ludicrous and transparently unacceptable to Putin, who may actually believe them.

Baird was consulting with our recalled Moscow ambassador on Tuesday, following a meeting with Ukrainian ambassador Vadym Prystaiko.

Harper was declaring an immediate end to joint military operations with the Russians. He has already announced there will be no official Canadian delegation to the Paralympics in Sochi, he has threatened economic sanctions against Russia and suggested they could be turfed from the G8.

But Ottawa objections in the past, voiced either unilaterally or in concert with allies, have been met by shrugs by Putin.

Baird helped lead a loud objection to Putin’s anti-gay legislation, to no effect. He sided with the U.S. on Russia’s harbouring of Edward Snowden, to no effect.

Famously, Harper went off script last spring before the G8 in Northern Ireland, slamming Putin for supporting the “thugs of the Assad regime.’’

“I don’t think we should fool ourselves,” Harper said, using uncharacteristically blunt language. “Let’s be blunt, that’s what this is — the G7 plus one.”

Putin won the Syrian standoff and so we all went off to play in his Olympic Games and our Paralympic athletes will be back in Sochi on Friday.

The West must continue to play by these civilized 21st century rules, but the isolated — perhaps paranoid — man in Moscow knows so far his uncivilized rules are carrying the day.

Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

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Red Deer has challenges enough creating housing, transportation infrastructure, schools, pools, rinks, parks, police, fire and health services for about 3,000 or so new Red Deerians every year. Imagine what that must be like 10 times over, in Edmonton and Calgary.

In 2001, the combined populations of our two major cities was 1,889,000. In the 2011 census, it was 2,375,000. That’s growth approaching half a million people since the turn of the century. Totalled up, that’s more than the entire population of Alberta in 1986, when my kids started going to school.

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Isolation won’t work on the happily isolated The Ukrainian flag flew over Parlia- holds a meeting of the G1. ment Hill on Tuesday.

You found yourself hoping the As an act of symbolism translator was having fun and solidarity, it was a powwith his words because erful image. But imagery otherwise, how do you deal and symbolism aren’t going with that? very far these days.

Kerry in Kyiv and the In a rational world in Stephen Harper governthe 21st century, a united ment here continued to western front against Vladiwork with allies within the mir Putin — and U.S. Secrules of 21st century diploretary of State John Kerry macy, calling for a de-escasays the West will stand tolation and talks with Russia gether — would force the through existing legal, poRussian leader to rethink litical and diplomatic instihis Crimean occupation and tutions, where differences TIM self-awarded option to go are negotiated and agreeHARPER further. ments reached.

But it is hard to gather Both Washington and Otglobal support to isolate a tawa sought to convince Puman who shows every sign tin that his Russian boots of already living in splendid isolation. on the ground could be replaced by inThere is every bit of evidence that ternational observers deployed by the Putin already resides in a different United Nations or the Organization for universe, garnering information no one Security and Co-operation in Europe else has, where propaganda becomes so that Russians could be protected, truth, and logic and pragmatism go to should that be his legitimate concern. die — or as German Chancellor Angela Of course, he will never agree to Merkel puts it, the Russian president that because Putin doesn’t play by 21st is “out of touch with reality.’’ century rules. Neither does his ally So, in Putin’s world, the ouster of Bashar Assad in Syria or North KoViktor Yanukovych was an “unconsti- rean leader Kim Jung-un or Chinese tutional coup” aided and abetted by leader Xi Jinping, whose increasingly the West, and he had to act to protect bellicose claims to territory in the East ethnic Russians from an “orgy” of radi- China Sea may be the next conflict cal terrorists. against which 21st century diplomatic In his world, it wasn’t Yanukovych rules are tested. who ordered Ukrainian militia to fire In Ottawa’s eyes, at least, neither on protesters, it must have been a gang does Iranian president Hassan Rouof provocateurs. hani.

The Russian troops in control of No one appears more frustrated Crimea aren’t Russian troops at all but with this than Harper, who told the local defence forces, and if the West Commons on Tuesday that a major wants to pull out of his G8 meeting in power has invaded and occupied a Sochi, that’s OK, he’ll hold a meeting neighbour under the pretext of proand they don’t have to come, even if he tecting their nationals, “something we

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Tories do double-take on pot laws CHANGES MAY BE ON HORIZON AFTER INPUT FROM POLICE CHIEFS, MACKAY HINTS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Conservative government is seriously considering looser marijuana laws that would allow police to ticket anyone caught with small amounts of pot instead of laying charges, Justice Minister Peter MacKay said Wednesday.

“We’re not talking about decriminalization or legalization,” MacKay said prior to the weekly Conservative caucus meeting on Parliament Hill.

“The Criminal Code would still be available to police, but we would look at options that would . . . allow police to ticket those types of offences.”

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is

open to such an approach, he added.

The justice minister has hinted in the past that such a move was under consideration. The country’s police chiefs —as well as some Tory caucus members, MacKay says — have long called for ticketing people for pot possession instead of laying criminal charges.

But MacKay has also been among the Conservatives’ fiercest critics of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s stance on the issue. Trudeau supports the legalization of marijuana, a position the Tories have mocked with gleeful abandon.

MacKay accused the Liberal leader of promoting drug use to elementary schoolchildren last fall after Trudeau

answered a question about his marijuana policies from First Nations high school students in Sioux Valley, Man. There were elementary school kids in the audience at the time.

“Justin Trudeau’s comments to elementary school children regarding the legalization of marijuana is not only bad policy, but is completely unacceptable and grossly inappropriate,” MacKay said in a statement at the time.

“He’s directly delivering a message to children now that recreational drug use is OK.” Trudeau responded by saying that marijuana was dangerous for young people, because their minds are still developing, but added he believes regulating pot will make it safer for chil-

dren.

The Liberal leader called on MacKay to retract the comments, calling them “shameful.”

Under the Criminal Code as it now stands, anyone convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana can be jailed for up to five years. First-time offenders can face fines of up to $1,000 or as much as six months in jail.

The Justice Department is looking into the issue and may present a draft bill that would reflect the change in policy, MacKay said. He made the announcement following a weekend meeting with Vancouver’s police chief, who supports the approach.

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Canada to send observers to Ukraine mission for Crimea OTTAWA — Canada will send two observers to join an unarmed military mission in Ukraine and will impose more sanctions on the regime of fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said today.

“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a clear violation of international law,” Harper said in a statement.

“Canada will contribute observers to an important military observer mission in a co-ordinated effort to better monitor the Russian military intervention in Crimea,” Harper told the House of Commons.

The two observers will deploy immediately under the auspices of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, he said.

The Ukrainian ambassador to Canada, Vadym Prystaiko, told The Canadian Press earlier this week that many governments are looking for a firsthand look at the situation in Crimea.

He said the Ukrainian government wants to disprove the Russian claim that their invasion is in support of civilians in the Crimean peninsula.

“I can also announced today that at the request of the prosecutor general of Ukraine, we will be imposing economic sanctions on members of the Yanukovych regime,” Harper said.

Group calls for oversight of federal border agency VANCOUVER — A B.C.-based civil rights group is renewing its call for independent oversight of the agency that polices Canada’s borders.

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says the federal government has done nothing to implement a recommendation from the Maher Arar inquiry to create an independent agency to monitor the national security duties of the Canada Border Services Agency.

The inquiry was ordered to investigate what happened when Arar, an Ottawa telecommunications engineer, was tortured in Syria over false terrorism suspicions.

The civil liberties group’s executive director, Josh Paterson, says the federal government needs to go further than the Arar inquiry and create an oversight body to monitor every aspect of the border agency.

The border agency has come under scrutiny in B.C. recently after a Mexican woman died by suicide in a holding facility at Vancouver’s airport.

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A vigil is held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday for Loretta Saunders, an honours student at Saint Mary’s University when she disappeared. Two people have been charged with first-degree murder in her death. Cheryl Maloney of the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association and others at the vigil called on the Conservative government to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. But while the Conservatives renewed funding to combat violence against aboriginal women and girls in their recent budget, they have so far resisted calls for a formal inquiry. It is estimated there are hundreds of cases of missing and murdered aboriginal women dating back to the 1960s A United Nations human rights investigator called that statistic disturbing last year during a fact-finding visit to Canada in which he also urged the Conservative government to hold an inquiry.

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Premier Pauline Marois, first elected to a minority mandate 18 months ago, announced the April 7 vote Wednesday after meeting with her cabinet.

Flanked by PQ MNAs inside the national assembly, Marois made a statement to reporters that listed what she described as her government’s accomplishments since defeating Jean Charest’s Liberals in September 2012.

Recent polls have suggested her pro-independence party could capture a majority, thanks in large part to significant support from Quebec’s everimportant francophone voters.

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He also says he’s scheduled a phone call Thursday to personally apologize to the mother of Cpl. Justin Stark, who took his own life in October 2011 after a seven-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.

The one-cent cheque was issued by the Public Works department and marked “CF Release Pay.” While it remains unclear why the cheque was issued, Nicholson says it was the result of what he called an “insensitive bureaucratic screw-up.”

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“to consider what kind of additional autonomy the Crimean Republic could get.”

On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Kyiv to announce $1 billion in U.S. assistance to Ukraine in the form of energy subsides. Yatsenyuk told AP the economy of this former Soviet republic “is in a big mess” — but that the new government is taking action to improve things.

“The state treasury is empty. And due to unbelievable and unlimited corruption in my country we cannot collect revenues in order to execute our social obligations, but despite this we have a clear-cut action plan how to tackle economic problems.

“We resumed talks with the International Monetary Fund. The IMF mission is on the ground. A good gesture made by the United States government to support the state of Ukraine with $1 billion of guarantees is a first sign that Ukraine could be back on track in terms of economic stability.

“But we need to move further.”

KIEV, Ukraine — In his first interview since taking office, Ukraine’s new prime minister vigorously defended the legality of his government against attacks coming from Russia, but said Wednesday that Ukraine would be willing to consider granting more autonomy to the Crimea region to assuage the concerns of the province’s pro-Russian population.

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Conservationists try to get sharks out of Trinidad’s sandwiches KINGSTON, Jamaica — Conservationists said Wednesday they have launched a shark-saving campaign in the Caribbean country of Trinidad & Tobago, trying to stop locals and tourists from eating a popular delicacy: deep-fried shark sandwiches.

Many have long considered “bake & shark” sandwiches to be an essential part of a visit to Trinidad’s popular Maracas beach, a whitesand strip lined with shacks serving fried juvenile shark and bread smothered in a variety of toppings such as mango chutney and tamarind sauce.

But the local Papa Bois Conservation group is now pushing for a ban on the catch and trade of the marine predators to help protect a fastdwindling population.

It started its campaign during Trinidad’s famed Carnival celebrations, which ended at midnight. Supporters have rallied on the trafficjammed road to Maracas carrying placards made in the shape of sharks with messages like “Save our sharks, save our oceans.”

Group director Marc de Verteuil acknowledged Wednesday that the sandwiches are something “Trinidadians are very proud of; it is practically a national dish. But at the same time, most people simply don’t understand that sharks are in crisis.”

Syrian civil war spilling over ISRAEL FIRES TANK SHELLS INTO COUNTRY IN LATEST BORDER INCIDENT

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIRUT — Israeli troops opened fire Wednesday on two suspected militants who were trying to plant explosives on the Jewish state’s frontier with Syria, the Israeli military said. Syrian state media accused the Jewish state of targeting its forces with tank shells, and warned against such “adventures.”

In eastern Lebanon, Syrian warplanes conducted a series of airstrikes on the outskirts of a Lebanese border town, officials said. The violence along both frontiers shows how Syria’s three-year civil war is spilling over into its neighbours, destabilizing the wider region.

Israel’s military said its forces fired on what it called Hezbollah-affiliated militants on the Golan Heights and that “hits were identified.” The military did not explain how it knew of the men’s alleged links

with Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite group that is a sworn enemy of Israel.

Hezbollah officials were not immediately available for comment.

Syria’s state news agency SANA, citing a military source, said that Israeli forces fired four tank shells toward the Golan village of Hamidiyeh, hitting a school and a mosque early Wednesday. It said Israeli forces also fired another four shells toward another area called Houriyeh, and then opened fire a third time, again toward Hamidiyeh.

It said the attacks wounded seven members of the security forces and four civilians. It provided no further information.

In a cryptic comment, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said the Israeli “aggression” against Hamidiyeh in the Golan came because it “felt” the Syrian military had carried out a pre-emptive operation to secure its border with Israel.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory

for Human Rights also reported that Israeli forces fired several tank shells and two missiles toward the Golan Heights. The group said one missile hit a school in the village of Hamidiyeh, where Syrian troops were concentrated. The Observatory obtains its news from a network of activists in Syria.

During Syria’s civil war, mortar rounds and artillery shells — apparently overshooting their targets inside Syria — have landed in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, prompting an Israeli response on several occasions.

Israeli military spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner described Wednesday’s shooting a response to a “substantially different threat” than what Israel has seen before: an attempt to plant a bomb directly on the border. That warranted a “more forceful response,” Lerner said, adding that the military fired multiple artillery rounds, and that they two suspected militants were the only targets.

Iran opposes deeper cuts to nuclear program

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO — Iran’s foreign minister pushed back Wednesday against calls for deeper cuts to its nuclear program.

Mohammad Javad Zarif said the West “cannot entertain illusions” of Iran completely ending its uranium enrichment program. Speaking in Tokyo, he also reiterated that his country is not going to give up finishing its heavy-water nuclear reactor.

“We’re not going to close it. We’re not go-

ing to dismantle it. We’re not going to close or dismantle anything, that is our red line,” he told a news conference before meetings with the Japanese prime minister and foreign minister.

“But we will address proliferation concerns that people may have.”

His remarks came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in Washington, D.C., that Iran must dismantle its enrichment facilities and the reactor.

Iran is trying to negotiate a deal with the U.S. and five other global powers to scale

back its nuclear program in exchange for a lifting of sanctions. An interim agreement was reached in November, and the parties have begun negotiating a final deal.

Zarif said some appear to be trying to torpedo the talks, making a veiled reference to the crowd at Nethanyahu’s speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, “but I don’t think they’ll succeed because there is no other game in town. That’s the only game. That’s the only reasonable game.”

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Injured Iditarod musher flown to hospital ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race musher was flown to a hospital after a harrowing ordeal that included crashing his sled, hitting his head on a stump and later falling through ice and breaking his ankle.

Scott Janssen, an Anchorage undertaker known as the Mushing Mortician, was back home early Wednesday after getting a cast for the broken bone he suffered on Tin Creek, about 64 km from Nikolai.

According to Janssen’s Facebook site, the ordeal started Tuesday when he crashed his sled between the Rohn and Nikolai checkpoints, hitting his head. He lay unconscious for more than two hours and awoke to find his dogs huddled next to him.

TV anchorwoman criticizes Russia incursion

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Abby Martin, a Washington-based newswoman for Russia Today, said the network, which is supported by Russian public grants, has decided not to fire her for expressing her views in an on-air postscript to her show. Martin said she would continue to speak out against Russia for sending in troops to take control of much of the Crimea, a peninsula in the Black Sea where Russian speakers are in the majority.

“I think that, honestly, it would look really bad if I got fired,” Martin told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. “I think they probably just weighed their options and just knew that keeping me on would be best. It’s good.

It’s good to show that we have dissent. It would be really, really bad if they fired me and I really hope that they don’t do that.”

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TransAlta has been a responsible and reliable provider of low-cost electricity in Alberta since 1911. We have always been, and always will be, committed to providing the electricity Albertans need to support economic growth and prosperity.

That is not going to change.

We were at the forefront of fairness and responsible leadership when Alberta became the first fully deregulated electricity market in Canada in 2001.

As the Market Surveillance Administrator continually updates guidelines on how companies like TransAlta would work in this new electricity marketplace, we have fully cooperated. We remain committed to making a success of the destiny Alberta chose for itself – where private enterprise, not governments, invests in, builds and pays for new power.

Ours is a long-term commitment to Alberta.

But changing guidance and unclear guidelines in this competitive electricity market will cause great uncertainty and confusion among the participants. Uncertainty will undermine confidence in the market and create confusion for all stakeholders.

We believe the inconsistent and continually evolving guidelines are now being applied retroactively and selectively to the detriment of TransAlta, its employees, customers, shareholders, stakeholders and all Albertans. And for that reason, today, TransAlta is going to stand its ground.

We have asked the Alberta Utilities Commission for a hearing to address our concerns about the Market Surveillance Administrator’s lack of clarity and contradictory, unilateral actions.

All participants have a role to play in keeping this market strong and functioning to the best of its ability. We take that role seriously.

Our decision was not taken lightly. And it will not change our commitment to Alberta, support for deregulation, and the customers who rely on this market for reliable, fair-priced electricity.

We think Albertans should know that we have acted in a manner that supports a Fair, Efficient and Openly Competitive electricity market.

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A deer dying from chronic wasting disease.

INSET: A map outlining the distribution of chronic wasting disease in North America. The grey areas represent the presence of chronic wasting disease in free-ranging populations, while the yellow and red dots indicate the presence of chronic wasting disease in captive facilities, depopulated and populated, respectively.

Odds and ends from AFGA conference The recent Alberta Fish and Game Association’s 85th annual conference in Fort McMurray was marked by absenteeism. Only 116 registered delegates of affiliated clubs were in attendance, down a third from the usual, last year in Red Deer, for example.

AFGA executive vice-president Martin Sharren prudently declined my invitation for him to speculate on reasons for the low attendance, but my interviewing of some truants made the obvious clear: that distance and tough travel, Hwy 63, the “Highway of Death,” had much to do with it. Many of the AFGA’s affiliated clubs, including my own, the Red Deer Fish and Game BOB Association, did not send delSCAMMELL egates to Fort Mac. Environment-Sustainable Resource Development Minister Robin Campbell attended and delivered the traditional ministerial address to the AFGA, flying from Edmonton to and back from Fort Mac on the Friday.

But another Robin tragically died trying to get to the conference on the ground in the same mass-transit way that many delegates did. Robin McDonald, family man, delegate, outdoorsman and outdoors columnist for The Mountaineer, drove from Rocky Mountain House, arriving at the AFGA’s Edmonton office five minutes after the departure of the bus chartered to take conference delegates to Fort Mac. Office staff summonsed the bus back to pick McDonald up. When it arrived back at the AFGA office, EMS techs were administering CPR to McDonald, who had collapsed in the office. Either then and there, or at the hospital, Robin McDonald, 63, died, apparently of a massive heart attack. “Robin McDonald was a strong supporter of AFGA and a defender of Alberta’s fish and wildlife; he and his advice will be missed,” a sad AFGA president, Gordon Poirier,

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24,000 members, still Alberta’s largAgreed, and I am saddened, but est and most widespread conservaalso spooked: saddened because I tion organization, by far. enjoyed hearing from Robin over Also among the missing at Fort the years, and because newspaper Mac was perennial favourite, Dr. outdoors columnists are a rare and Margo Pybus, provincial wildlife endangered species; spooked, bedisease specialist, for her always cause Robin being such a rare givincisive and insightful handlings en name, what are the odds of such of Alberta’s festering, spreaddifferent outcomes for two Robins ing, always-fatal chronic wasting — McDonald and Campbell — trydisease problem among our wild ing to get to and do their bit at the cervids, mostly our deer. Pybus’s same conference? report for 2013 was present and When they got the news at the discussed in the hunting meeting conference, shocked delegates for delegates, and contained the contributed $1,100 in Robin Mcusual ongoing bad news: the head Donald’s name to the Saturday’s Robin McDonald with his Boone testing program confirmed 34 new traditional Parade of Donations. & Crockett whitetail deer taken CWD “positives,” 30 mule deer, Delegates may have been in short in 1998. mainly bucks, and four whitetails, supply at the Fort Mac conference, and that the disease is continuing but their own and their clubs’ money was present, its steady march westward, up river valleys from the donated and accounted for in spades. This year’s Saskatchewan border, where it came from.

Parade established a new all-time record total, with Conference delegates were also shown the shocka startling $397,000 donated; most of it earmarked ing, frightening video No Accident, prepared by pubfor the association’s Wildlife Trust Fund (WTF) land lic wildlife activist Darrel Rowledge, of Calgary, acquisitions. documenting how our governments, stupidly, perWildlife Trust Fund co-ordinator Brad Fenson haps even corruptly, totally ignored the warnings of stayed home, recuperating from recent surgery, but respected wildlife scientists about game ranching, his report, published in the Conference Yearbook, and brought the CWD curse down upon our wild documents 2013 as a triumphant year for the trust: cervid populations. close to 2,500 additional acres were secured during As soon as I can accomplish the apparently imposthe year, including the Lockerby, Lawrence and Un- sible and obtain a picture of a live but CWD-infected derwood properties in the Pine Lake area. mule deer, I’ll be writing a piece speculating on why The WTF now manages more than 40,000 acres of it is that my beloved mule deer, particularly male conservation and critical wildlife habitat properties mule deer, are infected with CWD to a far greater exeverywhere in this province, all of which are open to tent than our other common cervids, whitetail deer, lawful recreational uses by all Albertans. PDF and elk and moose. The answer has to be linked to difCD files of the WTF Atlas including all the fund’s ferences in habits and behaviour among the species, properties are available on the AFGA website, www. and I am open to hints, suggestions and help from afga.org. readers, particularly longtime fans and observers of The only way the AFGA could possibly accom- mule deer. plish more on-the-ground conservation work is with Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who more members and affiliated clubs, which numbers lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusare now stuck at 92 affiliated clubs and slightly over planet.net.

Starting plants from cuttings takes time, care Plants that are started by cuttings contain the exact same genes as the parent plant.

When cuttings are grown under the same conditions, the plants will develop at the same speed and be ready for the market at the same time.

In the field, growth is consistent, making them easier to harvest.

On the down side, if the crop has problems with insects or diseases, it will spread quickly throughout the crop.

Cuttings that are routinely LINDA taken from house plants are softwood or tip.

TOMLINSON They are quick to grow roots, therefore this is the most common type of cutting used by gardeners.

Softwood cuttings are from growth that is less than a year old and easily pierced.

When the hard outer-layer bark is starting to form, in the second growing season, it is considered semihardwood.

Hardwood cuttings are from older wood that has an outer layer of hard bark.

Different cuttings are taken at different times of the year. Softwood cuttings are used in the spring.

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Semi-hardwood cuttings are taken mid-season, when last year’s growth is starting to turn brown. Hardwood cuttings are used in the fall.

When a piece of plant, a cutting, is removed from the parent plant, the cutting’s energy is put into closing the wound, forming a callus. Once the callus is complete, roots start to form.

At first, they will appear as small bumps but will elongate to become proper roots.

The speed in which roots are produced is dependent on the type of cutting and the amount of hormone produced by the plant.

Plants that root easily, such as willows and geraniums, produce their own hormone.

Plants that do not produce an abundance of hormone can be dipped in a powder or liquid rooting hormone to speed up the process.

Fungus and bacteria are the main reasons that cuttings fail. To avoid the problem, use sterilized potting mix and new or sterilized equipment.

Potting mixtures recommended for starting plants are sterilized and fine in texture. They do not contain any soil that can harbour fungus and bacteria.

New pots are usually safe to use for starting plants.

When recycling containers, wash to remove all dirt and sterilize in a light bleach solution. Clean and sharpen tools and dip them into a weak bleach solution. Dry the tool immediately with a clean paper towel.

For those who have success starting cuttings in

water, make sure the container is sterilized and the water fresh.

Have the containers ready for the cuttings before starting. Pour rooting hormone into a small container as it will be discarded after all the cuttings are dipped into it to prevent contamination.

For softwood cuttings, choose new growth that is healthy. Starting at the tip, go back about four inches (10 cm) and make a cut just above the next leaf. Once removed, cut the stem to just below the last set of leaves on the cutting. Remove all but two or three leaves by tugging downwards on the leaves being removed.

Lastly, place the cutting into the soil, burying the stem and making sure all leaves are above the soil.

When all the cuttings are planted, water and place clear plastic over the pots. The plastic will create a greenhouse effect, slowing down the plant’s transpiration. If the condensation covers the inside layer completely, remove the plastic to allow the air to circulate around the cuttings.

Check the cuttings daily. If the stem of a cutting turns brown, remove the pot and place it in the garbage immediately.

Repot plants once they start to put out new growth.

Cuttings take time and care, but the results are rewarding.

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

HEALTH

B2 Live your best life at any age!

FORGET ABOUT THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Are you not feeling quite as good as you think you should be, yet are being told that you are healthy and that is just part of getting older? If so, then you are like so many patients of mine.

And for the record, I do not buy it!

Recently, a female patient sat across from me in tears telling me that she just doesn’t feel like herself. She knows that she is not 20 years old anymore, but she struggles with the fact that she has to “push” through every day from the minute she wakes up in the morning until she goes to bed.

Both she and her husband SHANE have noticed that she has lost JOHNSON her spark and zest for life.

However, at her recent annu- NATUROPATHIC al exam with her MD, nothing MEDICINE significant was found and all of her annual lab work came back perfect.

She was simply told that the reason she feels this way is because she is getting older.

This individual was 41 years old when I saw her, hardly “old” in my books. Given that the average life

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expectancy in Canada for women is 83 years old, my patient apparently has 42 more years of feeling this way, which is unacceptable and completely avoidable.

So, how do you get your spark and vitality back?

What can a naturopathic doctor provide that is different than your MD? For starters, a more comprehensive work-up for optimal health, which can include: ● Nutritional analysis: Nutrition is a key to the way that we all feel. From the type of foods we eat, the quantity that we eat, as well as the frequency and timing of our meals. This is assessed in my first visit and includes a seven-day diet journal. ● Time: As a naturopathic doctor, we are fortunate to have 60 minutes with every new patient that comes in my office. This provides ample time to hear all of patients’ health concerns, administer a thorough examination of their history and pertinent physical exam, as well as obtain a complete understanding patients’ health goals. ● Hormone testing: For women and men in their 40s and 50s, their hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, can be playing a key role in their energy levels, moods and weight, just to name a few. ● Adrenal function testing: Adrenal glands are responsible for making stress hormones. Living in the 21st century in North America, we excel at being overstressed, which causes poor functioning adrenal glands. This can lead to conditions such as fatigue, depression, anxiety, insomnia and weight gain. ● Food intolerances: When it comes to nutrition, not all foods are created equal for all individuals.

Some foods can cause an inflammatory response in people that could lead to conditions such as fatigue, weight gain, eczema and psoriasis.

After assessing the 43-year-old patient above, I discovered that she had very low adrenal function in addition to a serious lack of protein in her daily nutrition.

After 60 days of treatment, she has made great strides in her overall health and now has a renewed, energized feeling enabling her to have enough energy to actively participate and enjoy her kids’ activities after school.

At least once per week, I have individuals in their 40s and 50s in my office with similar stories as the one above.

Of course, there is no expectation for any of us to feel like 20-years-old for the rest of our life. Nevertheless, there is no reason why we all should not feel energetic and full of life, regardless of our chronological age.

Give yourself a break — forget about searching and longing for the “fountain of youth.”

Talk to a naturopathic doctor today and start feeling the way that you want, not the way society says you ‘should’ feel due to your age.

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

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A bigger, better brain — at any age

But his symptoms gradually worsened.

Jean Winship scrambled to learn more about their options after the diagnosis and found the buddy program online.

“Everyone in the buddy program is very committed to understanding that people at this stage of any kind of dementia still need to live and enjoy life,” she said.

Alzheimer’s “is not Dan, it’s just a disease that he has. And so, that was huge for us ... realizing we have a lot of living to do here.”

In the program, first-year students are matched for a school year with patients, based mostly on common interests.

Winship is an open, engaging man with twinkly dark eyes and a groomed salt-and-pepper beard.

He was the first choice for many students who joined the program last fall, said Morhardt, the program founder and director.

She had a hunch, though, that he and Jared Worthington would click.

Worthington, 25, a native Canadian born in Sarnia, Ontario, is perhaps more reserved than his Texas-born mentor, but with obvious earnestness and empathy for what Winship is going through. Worthington’s grandmother is in the later stages of Alzheimer’s.

He said he hopes being a “buddy” will “inform how I interact with patients and hopefully treat them with more compassion and understanding.”

Forgot something? You’re not alone. One in eight baby boomers has memory lapses, at least once in a while, a recent survey says.

And whether you’ve forgotten where you put the car keys or the name of your favourite Olympic iceskating move (toe loop... triple?) even small slips leave you wondering whether your grey cells still have what it takes.

There’s no health threat that scares people over age 55 more than dementia. One in five will experience brain drain from fuzzy thinking and memory lags to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

But a lot of it doesn’t have to happen. While some causes are genetic, it’s never too early or too late to build a bigger, more nimble brain and postpone memory loss by a decade or far more. Here’s how it works: Brain scientists love to say that the brain is “plastic,” which means it’s flexible and capable of growing new cells and making strong new connections between them, at any age. That means brain-friendly lifestyle changes can help protect you from developing memory problems.

And giving your gray matter a little extra love after you notice moments of less-than-perfect recall will help you, too.

Start with these lifestyle upgrades: ● Enjoy plenty of ... produce, lean protein, good fats, 100 per cent whole grains and a little fat-free dairy, while steering clear of added sugars, syrups, trans and saturated fats and any grain that’s not 100 per cent whole. ● Aim for ... 30 minutes of exercise daily. According to new reports, you’ll build a bigger, sexier brain (the only organ in the body where size really does matter) in just three months. Exercise enlarges the hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory, and an area called the anterior cingulate cortex, which helps regulate emotional intelligence — and nothing is smarter than mutually satisfying emotional intimacy. ● Learn something new ... such as a skill, hobby or game, or even find a new route to a place you visit regularly. It will create more connections that also help enlarge your hippocampus. ● Learn to ... manage stress. Stress is the greatest cause of hippocampal shrinkage. You can use meditation and behavioural modification to control your reaction to stressful events. ● Get your ... blood sugar levels normal. Slightly raised sugar levels — even if you don’t have diabetes or prediabetes — will mess with your memory. Excess blood glucose causes inflammation, which damages brain cells. In one new study, people had their sugar levels tested and were asked to memorize 15 words, then repeat them a half-hour later. Those with higher levels of blood sugar remembered, on average, two fewer words. Lower blood sugar is, like regular exercise, linked to a bigger hippocampus. ● Take in enough ... magnesium. This mineral ensures strong links between your brain cells, so you have a big network ready to solve problems (and remember where your car is parked at the mall). You need 420 mg daily, but most of us fall short. Turn to brown rice, almonds, hazelnuts, spinach, shredded wheat, lima beans and bananas to top off your tank. ● Help vitamin D-3 ... protect your DNA. Shortchanging yourself could leave your brain cells vulnerable to damage from free radicals (rogue oxygen molecules that attack DNA). Aim for 1,000 IU daily from a D-3 supplement. ● Sleep well ... for a nightly clean-up. While you snooze, your brain’s busy taking out the trash. A new lab report reveals that during sleep, the brain may turn on its “self-clean” function.

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Northwestern University medical student Jared Worthington, left, eats lunch with his “Alzheimer’s buddy,” retired physician Dan Winship in Chicago. The two are part of a buddy program pairing doctors-to-be with dementia patients, pioneered at Northwestern and adopted at a handful of other medical schools.

Devastating diagnosis turns doctor into patient and mentor UNUSUAL ALZHEIMER’S BUDDY PROGRAM

BY LINDSEY TANNER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — At age 80, retired Chicago physician and educator Dan Winship is getting a bittersweet last chance to teach about medicine — only this time he’s the subject.

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Winship is giving a young medical student a close-up look at a devastating illness affecting millions of patients worldwide.

The two are part of a “buddy” program pairing doctors-to-be with dementia patients, pioneered at Northwestern University and adopted at a handful of other medical schools.

Besides offering students a unique perspective on a disease they’re likely to encounter during their careers, the programs give patients a sense of purpose and a chance to stay socially engaged before their illness eventually robs their minds.

Winship and his “buddy,” firstyear medical student Jared Worthington, are building a friendship — dining together, visiting museums, chatting about Winship’s medical career and Worthington’s plans for his own.

The programs help erase the stigma of Alzheimer’s and are laudable for introducing students to medical opportunities related to aging and dementia, said Beth Kallmyer, an Alzheimer’s Association vice-president who oversees outreach services.

More than 5 million Americans

have Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, a number that could triple by 2050, the group estimates.

Data presented at an Alzheimer’s Association conference last year showed the programs are increasing medical students’ knowledge of the disease beyond what they learn in the classroom.

About 75 per cent of Northwestern students who participate become doctors in fields that deal with Alzheimer’s patients, said program director Darby Morhardt.

For everyone, the diagnosis is a cruel blow. For Winship, it was nothing less.

“You can’t remember anything,” Winship said, sometimes faltering to find the right words.

“You lose your ability ... to keep your wits about you.”

Alzheimer’s “wreaks havoc,” he said. But Winship has grown to see it as a chance to meld his loves of medicine and teaching.

A gastroenterology specialist, Winship spent nearly 10 years as medical school dean at Chicagobased Loyola University. His career also included stints at the University of Missouri in Columbia and the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. He retired in 2010, from the American Medical Association.

Early last year, he got the dreaded diagnosis. Jean Schmidt Winship, 53, his wife of 10 years, says at first she thought his occasional forgetfulness and difficulty learning new computer programs were just signs of aging.

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Older fathers face higher risks with psychiatric troubles in kids MORE PROOF NEEDED DESPITE BIG STUDY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — Older fathers may face higher risks than previously thought for having children with psychiatric problems, including bipolar disorder, autism and attention deficits, according to the largest study to examine the potential links.

American and Swedish researchers examined data on more than 2.6 million Swedes born from 1973-2001.

Men who fathered kids after age 24 faced increasing odds for having children with psychiatric problems or academic difficulties, with the greatest risks seen at age 45 and older.

The results add to evidence challenging the notion that men’s sperm are timeless, but this kind of research isn’t proof.

And by no means are children of older dads certain to have problems.

Absolute risks were small — less than 1 per cent of kids of older dads had autism, attention deficithyperactivity disorder or bipolar disorder; and less than 4 per cent had schizophrenia or fell victim to substance abuse or attempted suicide.

Academic difficulties were more common but still didn’t affect most kids of older dads.

Even so, the magnitude of increased risks faced by kids born to dads aged 45 and older versus dads aged 20 to 24 was surprising, said lead author Brian D’Onofrio, an associate professor in the psychological and brain sciences department at Indiana University.

Compared with kids of the youngest dads, those fathered by men at age 45 and older faced risks almost 25 times greater for bipolar disorder; 13 times greater for ADHD; more than three times greater for autism; almost three times greater for suicide attempts; and about two times greater for schizophrenia and substance abuse.

The study was published online Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry.

Molecular geneticist Simon Gregory, an associate professor at Duke University, called the new study impressive because of its size and depth — the authors had access to a registry of most births in Sweden over more than 20 years, along with reams of data on psychiatric treatment, education and social welfare.

Still, Gregory said, “There’s no reason to ring the alarm bells that older men shouldn’t have kids” unless the results are replicated in additional research and molecular evidence is found.

D’Onofrio said the researchers took into account several factors that could have influenced the results, including the mothers’ age at conception, parents’ education and history of psychiatric problems, and siblings’ health, and still found strong risks linked with older men.

“People frequently ask me, ‘What’s the safe age”’ to father children, but the answer isn’t clear-cut, D’Onofrio said.

“There is no threshold where on one side it’s safe and on the other side it’s problematic.”

He’s among scientists who think the reason risks may increase with advancing age is that sperm are continually produced throughout men’s lives and mutations may occur each time cells divide to create new sperm.

By contrast, women are born with a set number of eggs that become susceptible to certain genetic mutations, including those that cause Down syndrome, as women age.

Other research has suggested women’s age might play a role in autism and other disorders, but fathers’ advanced age wasn’t considered a potential risk until fairly recently.

Dr. Christopher Pittenger, a Yale University expert in psychiatric disorders, called the results convincing and said it’s likely that many genetic mutations linked with older age contribute to the conditions studied, but that other factors also play a role.

A monthly shot to prevent HIV infection?

MONKEY STUDIES SHOW BIG PROMISE FOR NOVEL DRUG

BY MARILYNN MARCHIONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Exciting research suggests that a shot every one to three months may someday give an alternative to the daily pills that some people take now to cut their risk of getting HIV. The experimental drug has only been tested for prevention in monkeys, but it completely protected them from infection in two studies reported at an AIDS conference on Tuesday.

“This is the most exciting innovation in the field of HIV prevention that I’ve heard recently,” said Dr. Robert Grant, an AIDS expert at the Gladstone Institutes, a foundation affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco.

“Both groups are showing 100 per cent protection” with the drug, Grant said of the two groups of researchers.

“If it works and proves to be safe, it would allow for HIV to be prevented with periodic injections, perhaps every three months.”

Until a vaccine is developed, condoms are the best way to prevent infection with the AIDS virus and many other sexually spread diseases.

But not everyone uses them, or does so all the time, so public health officials have pursued other prevention options.

A drug used to treat people with HIV — Gilead Science’s Truvada — also is used to help prevent infection in people who don’t have the virus.

A big study in gay men a few years ago found it could cut this risk by up to 90 per cent, depending on how faithfully people take the daily pills.

The new research tested something that could make this type of prevention much more practical — a long-acting experimental drug made by GlaxoSmithKline PLC. The studies tested it in macaques exposed to a human-monkey version of HIV. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave six monkeys shots of the drug every four weeks; six others got dummy shots. All were exposed to the virus twice a week for 11 weeks.

The monkeys who got the fake treatment were readily infected “but the animals that received the long-acting drug remained protected,” said study leader Gerardo

Garcia-Lerma of the CDC. The results mirror what was seen in the CDC’s early research in monkeys on Truvada, the pill that’s available for HIV prevention now.

In the second study, Chasity Andrews and others at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at Rockefeller University in New York gave eight monkeys two shots of the drug, four weeks apart, and dummy shots to eight others.

The animals were exposed to the virus weekly for eight weeks.

Again, all animals given the fake treatment were quickly infected and those on the drug were all protected.

To see how long a single shot would last, they did a second study. The single shot protected 12 monkeys for about 10 weeks on average.

The dose used in a single shot corresponded to what people

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would get from a shot every three months, researchers said.

“This is really promising,” said Dr. Judith Currier, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, Los Angeles. The research “supports moving this forward” into human testing, she said.

Currier is on the program committee for the meeting in Boston where the studies were presented — the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

The New York study also was published online by the journal Science.

Grant said the long-acting drug is chemically similar to certain AIDS medicines sold now that are “extremely safe, well tolerated and extremely potent.” A midstage trial testing the long-acting shots in people as a treatment, not a prevention, is already underway, he said.

ALZHEIMER’S: Life not over “It’s something scary and difficult but just because you have Alzheimer’s doesn’t mean that ... your life is over,” Worthington said. “You can still contribute and give back and participate meaningfully.”

During a recent visit to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, he and Winship shared banter watching dolphins leaping in an indoor pool, and curiosity over the anatomy of colorful specimens in an ethereal jelly fish exhibit.

“I’m so fond of Jared because we talk together, we talk the same language. He is a very good student, he’s learning and learning, learning and that means everything to me,” Winship said.

Winship said he hopes the program will train a new generation of doctors to find new treatments “so we can do away with that stinking disease. ”

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A little more than 1 per cent of U.S. births occur at home, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Experts say they remain largely a phenomenon of white women and those who live in remote areas.

In the 20th century, births shifted from homes to hospitals. Out-of-hospital deliveries were down to 1 per cent by 1969.

But around 2004, they began inching up again and reached about 1.36 per cent in 2012. That translates to about 35,000 births in homes and another 16,000 in freestanding, birthing centres While more birthing centres have opened, perhaps the main driver was an increase in out-of-hospital births involving white mothers, said T.J. Mathews, one of the authors of the new report.

The proportion of white moms delivering outside hospitals rose to 1 in 49. For Hispanic, black and Asian mothers, it is around 1 in 200.

Experts believe there’s been a culture shift among many white women, who question high rates of cesarean sections in hospitals and have come to think of home births with midwives as a preferable alternative.

“They are having conversations about it and influencing each other,” said Mathews, a CDC demographer.

Alaska had the most out-of-hospital births — about 1 in 17. Women in remote locations may not able to get to hospitals in time for delivery.

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

Channeling your inner teenager in the snow Picture this: You’re a teenager with a driver’s license, your wealthy parents have left you alone for the day and there has just been a huge snowfall.

Turns out, they decided to take the SUV and the Porsche Carrera 4S is sitting all by its lonesome in the garage.

All your friends are busy so you’ll need to make your own fun today. But how?

The key to this stellar coupe, which generally remains under armoured guard, somehow surfaces.

Then you hear a voice calling your name. You look around and wonder if you’re imagining things or if the milk you drank for breakfast had expired.

You look down at the key fob and it is speaking to you. Through its German accent you decipher words like, “traction control off,” “sliding sideways,” “car control,” and the best of all, “you won’t get in trouble.”

Then giddiness overcomes your body. Your eyes widen. Your smile is uncontrollable.

Before you know it you’re nestled cozily in the heated sport driver’s seat, looking where you want to go and having the time of your life; sliding sideways on a snow and ice track in a $140,000 sports car.

Life is wunderbar. The best part about this teenage dream is that it’s not a teenage dream.

It’s a reality.

For those wanting to learn car control on a designated ice/snow track, it’s entirely possible thanks to Porsche’s Camp4 training school. The track’s location is less than a couple of hours outside of Montreal, Quebec at Mecaglisse. It’s a playground for the German automaker’s, rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S and Cayman, along with the all-wheel

drive 911 Carrera 4S. You’ll have the opportunity to drive all three vehicles in various parts of the facility. Whether you are learning how Even if you to control over and mess up, you keep understeer on the oval, or learning going . . . it’s part how to appropriof the learning ately kick the back end out by blipping experience. the throttle at the Alexandra Straub slalom, chances are, you’ll have a grin on your face the whole time.

And if you spin out, you just keep going.

The program commences with a driver’s briefing and drivers are introduced to their instructors.

Proper seating position is explained and then it’s time to hit the track.

Exercises are done with two people to each car, and each Porsche is equipped with radios that are linked together. That way, the instructor can talk to you and give you pointers while they observe what’s going on.

Sometimes you get praise. Sometimes you get constructive criticism. It’s just part of the process.

Two major points that were stressed in any of the exercises were: look where you want to go not where you are going and the tires can only do one job at a time.

The latter means that if you are trying to brake and turn in tandem, chances are you won’t have

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the maximum amount of traction, and therefore, you can upset the balance of the car and possibly not execute the manouevre you were trying to do.

Even if you do make a mistake, you just dust off the snow and try again.

The Camp4 program originated in Finland in 1996 and has since been executed around the world. It’s hard to believe how much you can learn in such a short amount of time.

And how much your face will hurt afterwards! – That’s not even because of sub zero temperatures.

The cost of Camp4 is $5,195 (plus applicable taxes.)

That includes three nights accommodation at The Esterel Suites & Spa (a luxury hotel in a nearby area,) two full days of driving and all your meals and transfers from the track.

As I said, even if you mess up, you keep going.

And no, you won’t get in trouble for having fun.

It’s part of the learning experience.

Visit http://www.porsche.com/canada-pde/en/winterdriving/ for more information. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Lighting your way down the road Light emitting diode (LED) lights are slowly taking over the automotive industry.

These lights are made from extremely small semiconductor diodes that are capable of creating bright light. They work very similarly to standard lights but instead of a filament, an LED creates light using nothing but the movement of electricity along the path of its semiconductor. As the electrons stream across the semiconductor, they create electromagnetic radiation. Some forms of this electromagnetic radiation can take the form of light.

LED lights are becoming increasing popular these days on trucks. Gone are the days of putting the highest wattage sealed beam lamps you could find, often referred to as airplane landing lights, on your bumper or roll-bar to light up the night sky to enjoy some extended off-road driving hours. LED lights not only give you incredible light but they draw so little amperage. This is a real advantage over adding a second alternator or constantly having to jump-start your dead battery. Off-road LED lights come in many different shapes and sizes. This helps with the many different sizes of grille openings or bumper light locations. Rigid industries are a pioneer in this new off-road light technology. They offer many different kinds of lights. The dually light is a small 3” x 3” cube that has 1300 lumens of light that has the same output as a 50w light while only drawing 15 watts. A pair of these lights cost

$219.

E-series lights are LED light bars that come in various lengths. The 4” E-series light is available in a flood or spot pattern that LED lights has an amp draw of not only give you 1.18 and a life span over 50,000 hours. incredible light but Cost is $258. they draw so little The 6” E-series amperage. light is available in a flood, spot, or a Ian Harwood combo. It also has a 50,000+ life span and draws 1.77 amps.

For some serious amount of light, there are the 30”, 40” and 50” light bars that have an unbreakable polycarbonate lens and are available in a spot, flood, or a combo. The 50” light bar gives off enough light to reach distances of 1,497 metres. Theses price from $1,099 to $1,759. Now finding a place to mount them to your truck can pose a challenge. There are some mounting brackets that are universal and some vehicle specific brackets but generally, you have to get creative. The front bumper usually is a great place to start. The OEMs are great for providing spots to mount their optional lights. You can also purchase bumper

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mounted light bars that can hold one long light bar or two smaller ones. Make sure the location you choose is not lower than the bumper or your expensive new lights may get knocked off on your first trip out. If you own a Jeep there are mounting brackets available to attach to your windshield pillar or just above the windshield.

Rigid now offers for 2014, curved lights that will fit across the top of the windshield and have mounting brackets for most trucks. Check out the entire line up of lights and brackets available at www.rigidindustries.com website. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Rebels win another on the road SWEEP TWO-GAME ROAD TRIP WITH WIN OVER MEDICINE HAT

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Rebels 2 Tigers 1 (SO) MEDICINE HAT — Perhaps the Red Deer Rebels should apply for a permit to play their remaining two WHL home games away from the Centrium.

The Rebels, after all, have enjoyed more success on the road than at home this season with an 18-15-1-0 slate on enemy ice, a record that was boosted by a 2-1 shootout win over the Medicine Hat Tigers Wednesday a mere 24 hours following a 4-0 victory over the Kootenay Ice at Cranbrook.

“It’s something that has to do with being a younger team. We’re a more focused group on the road with fewer distractions,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter.

That was certainly the case Wednesday before 4,006 fans at the Medicine Hat Arena, just as it was Tuesday at Cranbrook.

“The kids played hard. They battled and competed really hard tonight,”

said Sutter. “We were good in a lot of areas tonight. We battled and competed and I liked our overall game. We played a real good road game.”

The Rebels also got a 40-save performance from Patrik Bartosak, who shut out the Ice 24 hours earlier. Bartosak also turned away all three Tigers shooters — Curtis Valk, Mikes Koules

and Cole Sanford — following a scoreless overtime frame.

“We need goaltending which Patty gives us, but our whole team was good tonight,” said Sutter. “It was kind of a carryover from last night.”

Conner Bleackley potted the lone goal of the shootout and scored the Rebels’ only goal in regulation time.

The Red Deer captain worked out of the corner and beat Tigers netminder Marek Langhamer high to the short side at 17:46 of the second period to tie the game at 1-1.

Medicine Hat forward Anthony Ast opened the scoring 10 minutes earlier, tipping a shot by Koules past Bartosak, who signed a three-year NHL entrylevel contract with the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday.

The victory moved the Rebels two points in front of the Prince Albert Raiders in the battle for eighth place — and the final playoff berth — in the Eastern Conference and within two points of seventh-place Brandon.

“Now we have to play well at home

Friday,” said Sutter, in reference to a meeting with the visiting Swift Current Broncos. “Our situation now is that the (remaining) games are all big.”

The Rebels have five regular-season games remaining, including a return visit to Medicine Hat Saturday, a home date with the Ice Wednesday and a home-and-home with the Edmonton Oil Kings March 15-16. ● Bartosak, who was selected by the Kings in the fifth round of last year’s NHL entry draft and earned a pro contract due to his stellar play this season, was selected as the first star of Wednesday’s outing. Langhamer, who made 34 saves in regulation time, was named second star and Bleackley got third-star billing . . . The Rebels were zero-for-two on the power play and didn’t have to kill a single penalty.

The Tigers were assessed the only two minors and the clubs split two fighting majors when Rebels forward Wyatt Johnson went to-to-toe with Blake Penner in the third period. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Rookies lead way as Flames fry Senators

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Flames 4 Senators 1 CALGARY — Markus Granlund’s first NHL goal helped fellow Finnish rookie Joni Ortio record his first NHL win Wednesday night as the Calgary Flames beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1.

Granlund scored 2:04 into the first period.

Max Reinhart, on his first NHL shift of the season, neatly stripped the puck from Zack Smith at the Senators blueline. As he moved in, his attempted shot deflected into the slot where Granlund buried a shot past Craig Anderson.

The Flames would never look back as Ortio, in his second NHL start, made 30 saves.

Paul Byron, Joe Colborne and Mike Cammalleri also scored for Calgary (2431-7). Rookie Sean Monahan chipped in with two assists. The Flames have won six of their last seven games at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Kyle Turris with his 20th of the season scored the lone goal for Ottawa (27-25-11). The Senators, who have lost four of their last five, will wrap up a four-game road trip in Winnipeg on Saturday.

The game came after a busy NHL trade deadline day in which the two teams went in different directions.

Ottawa was a buyer, adding Ales Hemsky from the Edmonton Oilers earlier in the day. After scoring twice against the Senators on Tuesday night, the 30-year-old had two shots in 15:55 minutes of ice time, playing on a line with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek.

Calgary, meanwhile, was a seller, trading goaltender Reto Berra and winger Lee Stempniak. As a result, the Flames line-up featured seven rookies.

Ortio was excellent all night, especially in the first period.

While he wasn’t busy early as Calgary piled up the first seven shots on goal, the Senators turned things around in the second half of the first period beginning with Bobby Ryan’s dangerous chance.

As the Senators rattled off eight shots in a row, Ortio did well to preserve the Flames 1-0 lead headed to the intermission.

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Calgary Flames goalie Joni Ortio makes a glove save during first-period NHL action against the Ottawa Senators in Calgary, Wednesday. the second period on Byron’s first goal in 20 games as he neatly redirected Mark Giordano’s point shot.

Calgary surged in front 3-0 at 17:13 of the second period on a pretty set-up from Jiri Hudler who got the puck from Monahan in the corner and spun and sent a pass across the slot to Colborne who put a shot into the top corner.

Turris ended Ortio’s shutout bid at 10:24 of the third banging in a loose puck from in front. Ortio lost his debut last week 2-0 to Los Angeles.

Anderson had 24 saves for Ottawa to fall to 20-14-8.

Reinhart, linemates with Granlund most of the year in the AHL, was called up by the Flames along with Corban Knight earlier in the day. Granlund,

recalled last week was playing game No. 4.

It was fitting that Reinhart set up Granlund considering they two had been linemates much of the year with Abbotsford. Reinhart had set up eight of Granlund’s last 11 goals.

The Flames lost two players to injury. Dennis Wideman (upper body) finished the second period but did not play in the third. In the opening minute of the third, Hudler (upper body) was lost after he was knocked heavily into the boards by Clarke MacArthur.

Down for a couple of minutes, he slowly left the ice under his own power.

The Hudler hit sparked a minor melee with Byron and Chris Butler — two unusual guys to be in the middle of a

scrum — for the Flames with MacArthur and Erik Condra for Ottawa.

Notes: Knight was playing his first NHL game... Calgary was without LW TJ Galiardi, who was injured at practice on Tuesday. Also absent was David Jones (upper body), who is out indefinitely. Matt Stajan (personal) is also away from the club... Ottawa LW Cory Conacher is off to Buffalo after being claimed by the Sabres off waivers... The Flames 12 forwards dressed had a combined salary of $17.5 million - $10 million of that was Mike Cammalleri and Jiri Hudler... Calgary won for the first time in nine tries, wearing its third jersey, which is new this year.

They lost the previous eight games — all of them on home ice.

Decisions make big difference at trade deadline

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Team Canada isn’t just another team, and the Heritage Classic isn’t just another game.

Because of that, no two decisions had a bigger impact on the NHL trade deadline than the original Team Canada roster and the Vancouver Canucks’ starting goaltender for last weekend’s outdoor game.

Had Steve Yzerman put Martin St. Louis on Sochi Olympic team from the start, and had Canucks coach John Tortorella chosen to start Roberto Luongo last weekend at B.C. Place, those two stars likely would not have found themselves in different places.

Like a puck hitting the post and bouncing in or out, those moves changed the course of history.

“If Torts would’ve put Roberto in the net, I wouldn’t have called (GM Mike Gillis) and Roberto wouldn’t have been worried about anything,” Luongo’s agent, Pat Brisson, said in a phone interview.

“We wouldn’t have been talking, and I wouldn’t have been asking to be granted permission to speak to teams, so therefore he might’ve still be a Canuck today.”

Instead, Luongo returned to the Florida Panthers as Gillis sought a different direction for the Canucks’ organization.

Yzerman, serving in a dual role as Canada’s executive director and the Tampa Bay Lightning’s general manager, appeared to sense that trouble might be afoot after announcing the roster on Jan. 7. He wanted to be wrong.

“I’m hopeful that we can get through this and continue to play,” Yzerman said. “He’s a guy that I want to finish his career (in Tampa).”

Less than two months later and less than two weeks after winning a gold medal with St. Louis

playing a role as an injury replacement for Steven Stamkos, Yzerman ensured that wouldn’t happen by trading his captain to the New York Rangers for Ryan Callahan and two draft picks. That happened only after the 38-year-old winger asked for a trade and Yzerman “honoured his request.”

St. Louis expressed gratitude to owner Jeff Vinik and Yzerman for that.

“I have a lot of respect for Mr. Vinik, Steve Yzerman to honour my wishes,” he told reporters in New York after making his Rangers debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Yzerman didn’t have to trade St. Louis, but he didn’t want to let an unhappy player’s emotions fester within the locker-room of a team very much set up to make the playoffs.

“I try not to overreact to any situation — you think it through,” Yzerman told reporters in Tampa, Fla. “As a manager you always have to look out for what’s best for the organization.”

Around the NHL, Yzerman’s colleagues did the same, with varying degrees of pressure.

Garth Snow of the New York Islanders had no real choice but to trade Thomas Vanek, doing so by shipping him to the Montreal Canadiens along with a conditional fifth-round pick for forward prospect Sebastien Collberg and a conditional second-round pick.

Tim Murray of the Buffalo Sabres needed to trade Matt Moulson, too, sending him to the Minnesota Wild along with Cody McCormick for Montreal native Torrey Mitchell and two picks.

Unless Collberg and the second-round pick turn into stars, it appears as though Snow did not recoup what he originally gave up for Vanek in late October: Moulson, a first- and a second-round pick.

“It wasn’t the same action you usually see at the

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trade deadline, so we’re fortunate with the deal we made,” Snow said on a conference call. “It wasn’t the same trade deadline that it’s been in years past.”

A total of 20 deals went down on deadline day involving 38 players and 23 draft picks. Just 17 were made last season.

Winger Marian Gaborik was dealt for the second straight year, going from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Los Angeles Kings for ex-Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Frattin and picks. Goaltender Jaroslav Halak was dealt for the second time in six days, going from the St. Louis Blues to the Buffalo Sabres and finally to the Washington Capitals.

The Edmonton Oilers finally traded Ales Hemsky after almost a year of trying, and his destination was Ottawa, where the Senators are still trying to make a playoff push. Like the Oilers, the Calgary Flames made more moves looking to the future, trading winger Lee Stempniak to the Pittsburgh Penguins and goaltender Reto Berra to the Colorado Avalanche.

A few trades came as the result of earlier dominos falling. The Philadelphia Flyers wouldn’t have traded defenceman Andrej Meszaros to the Boston Bruins had they not acquired Andrew MacDonald from the Islanders, and the Dallas Stars likely would not have gotten Tim Thomas from the Panthers if Florida didn’t pick up Luongo.

“As soon as we saw (the Luongo trade) happen, we kind of started to discuss things,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said on a conference call. “it’s something we started to research right away. There was a lot of other goalies in play, also, which kind of changes the field out there. It got the balls going right away, but it really didn’t come together till today.”

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Hockey

Local Sports Attendance — 4,006 at Medicine Hat. GA 162 231 191 180 191 212 249 209 235 270 282 331

Pt 95 80 95 86 78 77 71 69 67 45 37 29

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt x-Kelowna 67 53 10 0 4 286 170 110 x-Portland 65 47 13 2 3 302 194 99 x-Victoria 66 45 17 1 3 220 165 94 x-Seattle 65 39 20 2 4 217 215 84 x-Spokane 66 36 24 3 3 220 197 78 x-Everett 66 34 23 7 2 193 190 77 x-Vancouver 67 31 26 7 3 219 227 72 Tri-City 65 28 29 3 5 166 195 64 Prince George 68 26 34 3 5 227 285 60 Kamloops 67 13 49 2 3 163 284 31 z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; xclinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Tuesday’s results Calgary 5 Brandon 1 Swift Current 4 Edmonton 3 Prince Albert 9 Moose Jaw 2 Red Deer 4 Kootenay 0 Everett 5 Kelowna 1 Wednesday’s results Moose Jaw 6 Calgary 1 Edmonton 5 Regina 2 Red Deer 2 Medicine Hat 1 (SO) Vancouver 2 Kamloops 1 Kelowna 3 Spokane 1 Portland at Tri-City, late

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 61 39 17 5 83 Montreal 64 35 22 7 77 Toronto 64 33 23 8 74 Tampa Bay 62 34 23 5 73 Detroit 61 28 21 12 68 Ottawa 63 27 25 11 65 Florida 62 23 32 7 53 Buffalo 61 18 35 8 44 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 61 41 16 4 86 Philadelphia 63 33 24 6 72 N.Y. Rangers 63 33 26 4 70 Columbus 62 32 25 5 69 Washington 63 29 24 10 68 New Jersey 63 27 23 13 67 Carolina 62 27 26 9 63 N.Y. Islanders 64 24 32 8 56

GF 192 164 189 179 162 177 152 124

GA 138 157 195 160 169 206 201 183

GF 195 180 164 184 188 152 154 176

GA 150 184 160 172 192 156 175 217

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 61 41 14 6 88 204 141 Chicago 63 36 13 14 86 215 170 Colorado 62 40 17 5 85 192 166 Minnesota 62 34 21 7 75 153 150 Dallas 62 29 23 10 68 175 175 Winnipeg 63 30 26 7 67 176 181 Nashville 62 26 26 10 62 151 188 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 63 43 14 6 92 205 154 San Jose 63 39 17 7 85 190 154 Los Angeles 63 35 22 6 76 152 134 Phoenix 62 28 23 11 67 170 180 Vancouver 64 28 26 10 66 150 167 Calgary 62 24 31 7 55 145 186 Edmonton 63 21 34 8 50 157 206 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games Boston 4, Florida 1 New Jersey 4, Detroit 3 Columbus 4, Dallas 2 Colorado 4, Chicago 2 St. Louis 4, Tampa Bay 2 Pittsburgh 3, Nashville 1 N.Y. Islanders 3, Winnipeg 2, OT Phoenix 1, Vancouver 0 Edmonton 3, Ottawa 2 Carolina 3, San Jose 2, OT

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

Moose Jaw at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Edmonton at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Regina at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Swift Current at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Spokane at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Seattle at Portland, 8 p.m.

Kamloops at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

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

Wednesday’s Games Toronto 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, OT Philadelphia 6, Washington 4 Calgary 4, Ottawa 1 Montreal 4, Anaheim 3, SO

Wednesday’s summary Rebels 2, Tigers 1 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Bredo MH (high-sticking) 7:28.

Second Period 1. Medicine Hat, Ast 16 (Koules, Butcher) 7:23.

2. Red Deer, Bleackley 28 (Sterzer, Doetzel) 17:46.

Penalties — Ast MH (tripping) 18:41.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Johnson RD (fighting) 5:28, Penner MH (fighting) 5:28.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout Red Deer : Sterzer miss, Bleackley goal.

Medicine Hat : Valk miss, Koules miss, Sanford miss.

Shots on goal Red Deer 11 11 9 4 2 — 35 Medicine Hat12 13 13 3 3 — 41 Goal — Red Deer: Bartosak (W, 29-24-1); Medicine Hat: Langhamer (LS, 21-12-2).

Power plays (goal-chances)Red Deer: 0-2; Medicine Hat: 0-0.

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

Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

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

Colorado at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Montreal at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

New Jersey at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Florida, 5:30 p.m.

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

Pittsburgh at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s summaries Flames 4, Senators 1 First Period 1. Calgary, Granlund 1 (Reinhart) 2:04.

Penalties — Wiercioch Ott (tripping) 4:22, Smid Cgy (tripping) 10:58, Ott Bench (too many men) 16:59.

Second Period 2. Calgary, Byron 3 (Giordano, Russell) 9:12 (pp).

3. Calgary, Colborne 5 (Hudler, Monahan) 17:13.

Penalties — Hanowski Cgy (high-sticking) 2:01, Giordano Cgy (tripping) 4:02, Phillips Ott (holding) 7:14, Ryan Ott (fighting) 16:05, Russell Cgy (fighting) 16:05, Turris Ott (holding) 18:03.

Third Period 4. Ottawa, Turris 20 (Greening, Wiercioch) 10:24.

5. Calgary, Cammalleri 15 (Giordano, Monahan) 11:22 (pp).

Penalties — Condra Ott (roughing) 0:19, MacArthur Ott (roughing) 0:19, Byron Cgy (roughing) 0:19, Butler Cgy (roughing) 0:19, Colborne Cgy (holding) 4:41, Spezza Ott (tripping) 5:07, Neil Ott (slashing) 11:10, Greening Ott (interference) 16:03.

Shots on goal Ottawa 9 8 14 — 31 Calgary 8 10 10 — 28 Goal — Ottawa: Anderson (L, 20-14-8); Calgary: Ortio (W, 1-1-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Ottawa: 0-5; Calgary: 2-7.

Flyers 6, Capitals 4 First Period 1. Philadelphia, Giroux 22 (Couturier, Read) 6:48.

2. Philadelphia, Voracek 17 (Giroux, Simmonds) 8:22 (pp).

Penalties — Brouwer Wash (slashing) 8:09, Schenn Pha (fighting) 11:59, Lecavalier Pha (fighting) 11:59, Erskine Wash (fighting) 11:59, Erskine Wash (game misconduct) 11:59, Simmonds Pha (cross-checking) 11:59, Lecavalier Pha (game misconduct) 11:59, Simmonds Pha (slashing) 11:59, Wilson Wash (fighting) 11:59, Wilson Wash (instigator) 11:59, Wilson Wash (misconduct) 11:59.

Second Period 3. Philadelphia, Giroux 23 (unassisted) 5:26.

4. Philadelphia, Raffl 8 (Schenn, MacDonald) 11:52.

5. Washington, Ward 19 (Green, Ovechkin) 14:06 (pp).

Penalties — Schenn Pha (tripping) 12:23, Backstrom Wash (interference) 16:02.

Third Period 6. Washington, Ovechkin 44 (Backstrom, Carlson) 6:35 (pp).

7. Washington, Brouwer 17 (Hillen, Backstrom) 9:25.

8. Philadelphia, Voracek 18 (Hartnell) 11:51.

9. Washington, Laich 7 (Green, Alzner) 14:00 (pp).

10. Philadelphia, Downie 4 (Read, Schenn) 19:08 (en).

Penalties — Downie Pha (elbowing) 4:53, Rinaldo Pha (roughing) 7:43, Chimera Wash (roughing) 7:43, Streit Pha (hooking) 12:11.

Shots on goal Washington 3 5 17 — 25 Philadelphia 13 10 7 — 30 Goal — Washington: Grubauer (L, 6-5-5); Philadelphia: Mason (W, 26-15-5).

Power plays (goal-chances)Washington: 3-4; Philadelphia: 1-2.

Maple Leafs 3, Rangers 2 (OT) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — van Riemsdyk Tor (goaltender interference) 19:21.

Second Period 1. Toronto, Bozak 13 (unassisted) 1:44 (evenpenalty-shot).

Penalties — None.

Third Period 2. Toronto, Kadri 16 (Kulemin) 2:00.

3. NY Rangers, McDonagh 10 (Moore, Boyle) 5:34 (sh).

4. NY Rangers, Moore 5 (Stepan) 6:53 (sh).

Penalties — Richards NYR (tripping) 5:18, Kreider NYR (hooking) 12:47, Brassard NYR (slashing) 19:03, Kulemin Tor (slashing) 19:03.

Overtime 5. Toronto, Bozak 14 (Kessel, Ranger) 1:51.

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Toronto 11 5 10 3 — 29 NY Rangers 12 9 13 3 — 37 Goal — Toronto: Bernier (W, 23-16-7); NY Rangers: Lundqvist (LO, 22-20-4).

Power plays (goal-chances)Toronto: 0-2; NY Rangers: 0-1.

Curling

Today

Saturday

● AJHL: Olds at Okotoks, first game of best-of-five South Division quarter-final, 7 p.m.

Friday ● Ringette: Provincial U16A championship at G.H. Dawe Arena, first game at 8 a.m., last game at 8 p.m. ● Ringette: Provincial U19 A championship at Delburne Agriplex, first game at 8:30 a.m., last game at 7 p.m. ● JV basketball: Central Alberta League tournament at Lindsay Thurber. ● WHL: Swift Current at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● AJHL: Olds at Okotoks, second game of best-of-five South Division quarterfinal, 7 p.m. ● College men’s hockey: Grant MacEwan at RDC, first game of best-of-three quarter-final, 7:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Stettler, second game of best-of-seven North Division final, 7:30 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: UFC at Red Deer, fifth game of best-of-five South semifinal, if necessary, 8 p.m., Red Deer Arena.

Tuesday’s results Eighth Draw B.C. 7 Yukon/NWT 2 Ontario 8 Northern Ontario 5

Wednesday’s results Draw 11 Alberta 7 Nova Scotia 3 B.C. 5 Newfoundland & Labrador 3 Manitoba 9 Northern Ontario 6 New Brunswick 8 P.E.I. 3 Draw 12 B.C. 8 Ontario 3 Manitoba 7 Saskatchewan 4 Newfoundland & Labrador 10 Quebec 6 (extra end) Yukon/NWT 7 Northern Ontario 5 (extra end) Draw 13

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TRADES: Multiple offers Some things didn’t come together at all, including chatter that the Canucks were poised to trade centre Ryan Kesler. Unlike the Luongo deal, Gillis couldn’t make something work to ensure Kesler got his way out of Vancouver.

“As far as today went, a variety of discussions that we had involving numerous different scenarios, none of them really fit with that vision,” Gillis said. “We entertained multiple offers on multiple situations today, and none fit our expectations or our long-term needs.”

Few teams acquired anything long-term Wednesday beyond picks and prospects. No player traded Wednesday had more than one year left on his contract beyond this season.

ard Kelly and Doug Auchenberg of the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs.

The second team consists of Innisfail \ rearguard Joe Vandermeer, Bentley forwards Conner Shields and Chris Neiszner, forward Brendan Baumgarnter of the Stony Plain Eagles, Stony Plain defenceman Scott Enders and Generals goalie Travis Yonkman and coach Ryan Tobler.

Bentley and Innisfail open the best-of-seven Alberta AAA championship series Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Red Deer Arena.

AJHL Olds Grizzlys forward and captain Spencer Dorowicz will share the Alberta Junior Hockey League 2013-14 scoring title with Whitecourt Wolverines forward Colten Mayor.

Meanwhile, Red Deer native Tanner

Thursday’s games Draw 14, 9:30 a.m.

Newfoundland & Labrador vs. Northern Ontario; B.C. vs. Manitoba.

Draw 15, 2:30 p.m.

P.E.I. vs. Alberta; Yukon/NWT vs. Quebec; Saskatchewan vs. Ontario; New Brunswick vs. Nova Scotia.

Draw 16, 7:30 p.m.

B.C. vs. Saskatchewan; Manitoba vs. Ontario; Newfoundland & Labrador vs. Yukon/NWT; Quebec vs.

Northern Ontario.

Friday’s games Draw 17, 9:30 a.m.

Ontario vs. Nova Scotia; New Brunswick vs. Saskatchewan; Quebec vs. Alberta; Yukon/NWT vs.

P.E.I. End of Round Robin

Obviously Luongo and the eight seasons left on his 12-year, US$64-million contract made for no short-term rental for the Panthers. Last summer Gillis found it impossible to trade the veteran goaltender because of that money and term, and though Brisson took over as Luongo’s agent in July to look into the possibilities, even he didn’t figure on that Saturday when he found out Tortorella was going with Lack to start the Heritage Classic.

“I said what’s another step in a direction that will create more challenge again. But I didn’t expect to be able to work something out where he was going to be out of there within three, four days,” Brisson said.

“My first reaction was to express our feelings to Mike Gillis and to Vancouver and to see what was the plan going forward. Because when you have a game at centre stage like the one they had this weekend, you’re bringing a lot of attention to the situation.”

CHINOOK HOCKEY LEAGUE The Innisfail Eagles and Bentley Generals have placed a combined nine players and coaches on the Chinook Hockey League 2013-14 first and second all-star teams.

Generals defencemen Jason Lundmark and Don Morrison and Eagles goaltender Jonathan Larose and head coach Brian Sutter have been named to the first all-star squad, along with forwards Mike Kneeland of the Okotoks Drillers, who is now with Innisfail as an affiliate player for the provincial senior AAA playoffs, and Rich-

Alberta 10 Ontario 5 New Brunswick 8 Yukon/NWT 3 Quebec 8 Nova Scotia 3 Saskatchewan 8 P.E.I. 5

Quebec 9 Manitoba 7 (extra end) Saskatchewan 7 Newfoundland & Labrador 6 Ninth Draw B.C. 9 New Brunswick 3 Newfoundland & Labrador 8 P.E.I. 5 Manitoba 8 Nova Scotia 6 Alberta 9 Northern Ontario 3 Draw 10 Ontario 8 P.E.I. 3 New Brunswick 10 Quebec 8 (11 ends) Alberta 8 Saskatchewan 6 Yukon/NWT 7 Nova Scotia 4

JUNIOR B HOCKEY

Sunday

● Ringette: Provincial U16A championship at G.H. Dawe Arena, first game at 9 a.m., bronze-medal game at 12:30 p.m., gold at 2:15 p.m. ● Ringette: Provincial U19 A championship at Delburne Agriplex, first game at 9 a.m., bronze-medal game at 12:30 p.m., gold at 2:15 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Stettler at Blackfalds, third game of best-of-seven North Division final, 3:30 p.m. ● College men’s hockey: Grant MacEwan at RDC, third game of best-of-three quarter-final, if necessary, 7:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 33 26 .559 — Brooklyn 30 29 .508 3 New York 22 40 .355 12 Boston 20 41 .328 14 Philadelphia 15 46 .246 19 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 43 15 .741 — Washington 32 29 .525 12 Charlotte 28 33 .459 16 Atlanta 26 32 .448 17 Orlando 19 44 .302 26 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Indiana 46 15 .754 — Chicago 34 27 .557 12 Detroit 24 37 .393 22 Cleveland 24 38 .387 22 Milwaukee 12 48 .200 33

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 44 16 .733 — Houston 42 19 .689 2 1/2 Dallas 36 26 .581 9 Memphis 34 26 .567 10 New Orleans 24 37 .393 20 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 46 15 .754 — Portland 41 19 .683 4 1/2

30 30 .500 26 34 .433 21 40 .344 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 42 20 .677 Golden State 38 24 .613 Phoenix 35 25 .583 Sacramento 22 39 .361 L.A. Lakers 21 40 .344 x-clinched playoff spot

15 1/2 19 1/2 25 GB — 4 6 19 1/2 20 1/2

Tuesday’s Games Golden State 98, Indiana 96 San Antonio 122, Cleveland 101 Houston 106, Miami 103 Oklahoma City 125, Philadelphia 92 L.A. Clippers 104, Phoenix 96 New Orleans 132, L.A. Lakers 125 Wednesday’s Games Houston 101, Orlando 89 Washington 104, Utah 91 Charlotte 109, Indiana 87 Brooklyn 103, Memphis 94 Golden State 108, Boston 88 Chicago 105, Detroit 94 Denver 115, Dallas 110 New York 118, Minnesota 106 Sacramento 117, Milwaukee 102 Atlanta at Portland, late Thursday’s Games Miami at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

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

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

Tim Hortons Brier KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Standings and results Wednesday following Draw 13 of the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, the Canadian men’s curling championship, held through March 9 at the Interior Savings Centre: ROUND ROBIN Team (skip) W L B.C. (Morris) 8 1 Alberta (K.Koe) 8 1 Manitoba (Stoughton) 7 2 Saskatchewan (Laycock) 5 3 Ontario (Balsdon) 4 4 Quebec (Menard) 4 4 N.L. (Gushue) 4 5 N.B. (Grattan) 4 5 Yukon/NWT (J.Koe) 3 5 P.E.I. (MacKenzie) 3 6 Northern Ont. (Currie) 2 7 N.S. (Murphy) 0 9

● Ringette: Provincial U16A championship at G.H. Dawe Arena, first game at 8 a.m., last game at 9:15 p.m. ● Ringette: Provincial U19 A championship at Delburne Agriplex, first game at 8 a.m., last game at 9:15 p.m. ● JV basketball: Central Alberta League tournament at Lindsay Thurber. ● WHL: Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. (The Drive). ● Senior hockey: Innisfail at Bentley, first game of best-of-seven provincial AAA final, 8 p.m., Red Deer Arena.

BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Reassigned RHPs Chris Bassitt, Parker Frazier and Brian Omogrosso; INF Mike McDade; OF Denis Phipps; LHP Mauricio Robles; and C Kevan Smith to minor league camp.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with INFs Jose Ramirez and Jesus Aguilar on one-year contracts.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned LHP Danny Hultzen to Tacoma (PCL) and LHP Anthony Fernandez and OF Julio Morban to Jackson (SL). Reassigned RHPs Jonathan Arias, Andrew Carraway, Stephen Kohlscheen, Mark Rogers and Chance Ruffin; LHP James Gillheeney; Cs John Hicks and Manuel Pina; INF Gabriel Noriega; and OF Burt Reynolds to minor league camp.

TEXAS RANGERS — Designated INF/OF Alex Castellanos for assignment. Agreed to terms with LHP Joe Saunders on a one-year contract.

American Association AMARILLO SOX — Signed C Connar O’Gorman and RHP Josh Giles.

KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed RHP Matt E. Smith. Released INF Kyle Nichols.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BROOKLYN NETS — Signed C Jason Collins to a second 10-day contract.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Assigned G/F Sergey Karasev to Canton (NBADL).

TORONTO RAPTORS — Reassigned G Dwight Bucyks to Bakersfield (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Conditionally reinstated CB Brandon Browner from indefinite suspension.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed DB Aaron Williams to a four-year contract extension.

CHICAGO BEARS — Terminated the contract of P Adam Podlesh. Agreed to terms with DT Jeremiah Ratliff on a two-year contract.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Released WRs Davone Bess and Brian Tyms and LB Paul Hazel.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Terminated the contract of TE John Carlson.

NEW YORK JETS — Claimed CB Johnny Patrick off waivers from the San Diego Chargers.

Agreed to terms with CB Ellis Lankster and CB Darrin Walls.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed S Troy Polamalu and TE Heath Miller to three-year contracts.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Traded D Alex Grant to Ottawa for F Andre Petersson.

BOSTON BRUINS — Claimed D Cory Potter off waivers from Edmonton.

BUFFALO SABRES — Claimed F Cory Conacher off waivers from Ottawa. Traded D Brayden McNabb, RW Jonathan Parker and 2014 and 2015 second-round draft picks to Los Angeles for Fs Hudson Fasching and Nicolas Deslauriers.

CALGARY FLAMES — Traded G Reto Berra to Colorado for a 2014 second-round draft pick, and F Lee Stempniak to Pittsburgh for a 2014 third-round draft pick. Recalled Fs Corban Knight and Max Reinhart from Abbotsford (AHL). Assigned D Derek Smith to Abbotsford.

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Traded LW Tuomo Ruutu to New Jersey for C Andrei Loktionov and a conditional 2017 third-round draft pick.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Traded RW Marian Gaborik to Los Angeles for RW Matt Frattin, a 2014 second-round draft pick and a conditional third-round draft pick, and C Jonathan AudyMarchessault and LW Dalton Smith to Tampa Bay for D Matt Taormina and C Dana Tyrell.

Lightning 3 Wranglers 2 BLACKFALDS — Logan Davidson’s second-period goal was the winner as the Stettler Lightning drew first blood in the best-of-seven Heritage Junior Hockey League North Division final Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over the Blackfalds Wranglers.

Jake Schwarzenberger and Dylan Houston notched first-period goals for the visitors, with Trent HerStk #13-037. 3.0L V6 auto, mary and Garrett Glasman 24,200 kms replying for Blackfalds. Davidson potted the lone goal of the middle frame and the third period was scoreless.

Simon Thieleman was stellar in the Stettler goal, turning aside 40 shots. Kyle Baumgardner made 32 saves for the hosts.

The series resumes Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Stettler.

DALLAS STARS — Reassigned F Chris Mueller to Texas (AHL).

EDMONTON OILERS — Traded F Ales Hemsky to Ottawa for a 2014 third-round draft pick and 2015 fifth-round draft pick, and D Nick, Schultz to Columbus for a fifth-round draft pick.

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Traded G Tim Thomas to Dallas for G Dan Ellis, and F Marcel Goc to Pittsburgh for 2015 third- and fifth-round draft picks.

Recalled F Vincent Trocheck from San Antonio (AHL). Assigned F Drew Shore and G Scott Clemmensen to San Antonio.

LOS ANGELES KINGS — Signed G Patrik Bartosak to a three-year, entry-level contract. Assigned F Linden Vey to Manchester (AHL).

MINNESOTA WILD — Traded RW Torrey Mitchell and 2014 and 2016 second-round draft picks to Buffalo for LW Matt Moulson and C Cody McCormick.

MONTREAL CANADIENS — Acquired F Thomas Vanek and a 2014 conditional fifth round draft pick from the N.Y. Islanders for F Sebastien Collberg and a conditional 2014 second-round draft pick. Assigned G Devan Dubnyk to Hamilton (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Traded G Devan Dubnyk to Montreal for future considerations, and F David Legwand to Detroit for RW Patrick Eaves, C Calle Jarnkrok and a conditional 2014 third-round draft pick.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Recalled F Mike Halmo and D Matt Donovan from Bridgeport (AHL).

OTTAWA SENATORS — Signed D Chris Phillips to a two-year contract. Loaned D Joe Corvo to Chicago (AHL). Asigned D Alex Grant to Binghamton (AHL).

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Traded D Andrej Meszaros to Boston for 2014 third-round draft pick.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Assigned F Chuck Kobasew to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

SAN JOSE SHARKS — Traded F James Livingston to Los Angeles for a conditional 2016 seventh-round draft pick.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Traded RW Martin St. Louis to the N.Y. Rangers for RW Ryan Callahan, a conditional 2014 second-round draft pick and a 2015 first-round draft pick. Recalled F Richard Panik from Syracuse (AHL). Reassigned F Vladislav Namestnikov to Syracuse.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Recalled Fs Carter Ashton and Peter Holland from Toronto (AHL).

Assigned F Frazer McLaren to Toronto (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Traded G Michal Neuvirth and D Rostislav Klesla to Buffalo for G Jaroslav Halak and a 2015 third-round draft pick.

Recalled G Philipp Grubauer and C Ryan Stoa from Hershey (AHL).

WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms with D Mark Stuart on a four-year contract.

American Hockey League TEXAS STARS — Sent F Taylor Vause to Idaho (ECHL).

ECHL ECHL — Suspended Orlando F C.J. Severyn 10 games.

CINCINNATI CYCLONES — Signed G Tony Tabisz.

GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS — Released F Ryan Murphy.

ONTARIO REIGN — Added G Dennis Cook as emergency backup.

TOLEDO WALLEYE — Signed Fs John May and Jesse Messier and D Ken Peroff.

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTL SOL GF x-Edmonton 66 46 17 2 1 272 x-Regina 67 37 24 3 3 238 x-Calgary 67 44 16 3 4 267 x-Medicine Hat67 41 22 3 1 240 Kootenay 66 37 25 2 2 218 Swift Current 67 34 24 3 6 228 Brandon 67 31 27 6 3 248 Red Deer 67 32 30 1 4 195 Prince Albert 66 31 30 3 2 218 Moose Jaw 67 18 40 3 6 181 Saskatoon 66 16 45 2 3 189 Lethbridge 67 12 50 2 3 158

B8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, March 6, 2014

Raiders edge Cougars for berth in finals HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Raiders 78 Cougars 75 Cruising along with a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Lindsay Thurber Raiders appeared to be in lockdown mode during Wednesday’s Central Alberta senior high boys basketball 4A zone semifinal against the visiting Notre Dame Cougars.

Not so fast.

Just like that, the Cougars roared back into contention and actually pulled two within two points with just under two minutes remaining. The Raiders’ Tanner Rehn gave the hosts a 76-72 lead seconds later and Thurber hung on for a 78-75 victory and earned a zone final date with the Hunting Hills Lightning.

Games 1 and 2 of the best-ofthree 4A zone final are set for next Wednesday and Thursday and a third game, if necessary, will be played 24 hours later.

Raiders head coach Dwayne Lalor breathed a sigh of relief following the semifinal thriller.

“We were in control, then the momentum swung. They (Cougars) played with a great sense of urgency and made a string of consecutive shots,” said Lalor. “We had to finish the game playing well. It was an exciting game and when you get into the playoffs it just seems like that’s how it works out.

“Both teams played hard.

We just happened a make a couple of more shots earlier in the game and held them off in the end.”

The Cougars carried the play during the final four to five minutes, but couldn’t come all the way back.

“We hung in and battled,” said Lalor. “We were getting a bunch of boards earlier in the (fourth) quarter and then they got a couple and went on a roll.”

Rehn paced the Raiders with 20 points, while Parker Cook poured in 19 and David Higham contributed 12.

Amet Deng scored a teamhigh 22 points for the Cougars.

Tony Bornyi added 16 and Jake Dahl had 12 in a losing cause.

“We gave it all we had out there. Our players decided to leave it out there and we fell just short,” said Notre Dame coach Ed Major “We were right there for most of the game and then kind of let it slip away in the fourth quarter. That was the key — that little two- to threeminute stretch where we just let them have a couple of easy layups. We just couldn’t struggle all the way back from that.”

The loss ended the Cougars’ season.

“I’m very proud of all these guys,” said Major. “Our Grade 12s have been here three years now and have really done our program proud. I’m not happy

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Lindsay Thurber Raiders Jarrett Zilinski, left, and Cam Black block Notre Dame Cougar Theoren Gill from getting to the basket during Central Alberta senior high boys basketball 4A zone semifinal at Lindsay Thurber, Wednesday. about how the game ended but I’m happy with we played. We gave it everything we had.”

Lalor predicted the final series clash with the Lightning will be a battle.

“That’s a big test for us next week,” said the coach. “Hunting Hills is playing the game well right now and we have to come out and match what they

do.”

Lightning 59 Cougars 46 Teagan Booth netted 16 points and Jaden Robinson scored 10 to lead the host Hunting Hills Lightning to a 59-46 win over the Notre Dame Cougars in the senior girls zone semifinal.

Kirsten Pinkney led Notre Dame with 14 points and Au-

tumn Letkeman added 12.

Hunting Hills will take on the Lindsay Thurber Raiders in a best-of-three zone final with the first two games set for next Wednesday and Thursday. A third game, if necessary, will go March 14. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

Alberta keeps winning to stay Alberta’s Rocque wins gold at tied for lead with B.C. at Brier world juniors

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Alberta’s Kevin Koe again grabbed a share of top spot in the standings Wednesday night at the Canadian men’s curling championships with a 10-5 win over Ontario’s Greg Balsdon.

Alberta sits at 8-1, just like B.C.’s John Morris, at the Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops, B.C..

With B.C., Alberta and 7-2 Manitoba jockeying for the top three spots, what’s likely left is a duel for the fourth and final playoff position with Balsdon sitting at 4-4.

On paper it’s still possible to crack the top three and Saskatchewan’s Steve Laycock has the best shot, sitting at 5-3 after an 8-5 win over Eddie MacKenzie from Prince Edward Island.

Quebec’s Jean-Michel Menard also improved to 4-4 with an 8-3 win over winless Nova Scotia’s Jamie Murphy.

On the outside looking in, New Brunswick’s James Grattan sits at 4-5 after beating the Territories Jamie Koe 8-3, leaving Koe at 3-6.

In morning and afternoon play, Morris and B.C. scored a big five in the third end and coasted to an 8-3 win in eight over Ontario’s Balsdon at the Tim Hortons Brier.

But Morris still had his eyes firmly focused on Thursday morning, when a win over Manitoba would guarantee him a spot in the one-two game of the playoffs.

“We want that one-two game,” he said. “If we win tomorrow morning we’re in the one-two game.”

Ontario and Saskatchewan weren’t quite eliminated from the third spot, at least in theory, but they would need to win out with games left against the leaders, starting with Ontario vs. Alberta Wednesday night.

The hometown crowd has been loud and proud as Morris and Kamloops native Jim Cotter have shot the lights out since their one early loss in the fourth draw to Quebec. Those fans did the best to raise the roof after Cotter tapped an Ontario stone out to score that five.

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British Columbia skip John Morris watches a rock as his rink plays Newfoundland and Labrador at the Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops, B.C. on Wednesday.

“It was a real tough shot but it’s a crowd pleaser and it’s a real lift for our team, so it’s exciting,” said Morris.

Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton continued to keep the leaders in sight with a 7-4 win over Steve Laycock of Saskatchewan. That left Manitoba at 7-2 and Saskatchewan at 4-3, tied with Ontario.

Stoughton and third John Mead looked a lot more in control, although they also benefited from Laycock’s mistakes.

“We got a great deuce in the first end and then it was pretty mistake free,” he said. “A lot of great shots made, you have to do that, and it felt pretty good all around for all of our guys.”

Stoughton got a chance to rest Wednesday night but he’s just as keen as Morris to win Thursday morning and get into that one-two game.

“We place B.C. which is a huge game for us. We play them in the morning and that could mean getting into the one-two game which is very important.”

They then face Balsdon and Ontario and the rookie has made a

MAJOR MIDGET HOCKEY The Alberta Midget Hockey League South Division final starts Sunday at the Arena where the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs will host the Calgary Buffaloes.

The 3 p.m. contest is the first in a best-of-five series that continues Wednesday in Calgary and March 14 at the Arena (8 p.m. start). Additional games are scheduled for March 16 in Calgary and March 18 in Red Deer.

The Buffaloes finished third in the South during the regular season, four points back of the Chiefs, then recorded a pair of overtime wins over the Lethbridge Hurricanes to sweep a best-of-three division quarter-final and ousted the Calgary Royals in straight games in a best-of-five semifinal.

The Optimist Chiefs received a first-round playoff bye and then eliminated the UFA Bisons in four games in the other South semifinal.

The Buffaloes’ regular-season scoring leaders were Jackson McKinstry (18-23-41 in 35 games) and Matthew Phillips (15-20-35 in 33 games), and both have carried through in the post-season.

McKinstry (1-4) and Phillips (3-2) each have five playoff points, one behind team leader Carson Twarynski (3-3-6).

Tyler Steenbergern is Red Deer’s leading playoff scorer with four points — all goals — in four games.

strong showing at his first Brier.

He lost to Morris in a disappointing performance at the Olympic Trials in Winnipeg in December. Morris went on to the final where he lost to Brad Jacobs.

Cotter, who throws fourth stones for B.C., has gained a lot of confidence and it shows, said Stoughton.

“I think John’s just brought so much confidence to that team.

He’s made them believe that they’re a great team, which they obviously are.”

Morris was ranked as the top third (based on the stones he throws), Cotter the top skip and Rick Sawatsky the top lead in cumulative percentages after the first two draws Wednesday.

Only Manitoba second Mark Nichols stopped it from being a B.C. sweep.

In the other afternoon games, Quebec’s Jean-Michel Menard forced 2006 Olympic champion Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador into an extra end in the afternoon draw Wednesday and Northern Ontario did the same to the Territories.

FLIMS, Switzerland — Canada’s Kelsey Rocque defeated South Korea’s Kyeong-Ae Kim 6-4 to win the women’s title at the world junior curling championships on Wednesday.

Rocque and her Edmonton rink stole two points in the eighth end and hit out for the win after South Korea scored a single in the ninth.

“Honestly, this is unexplainable,” Rocque said.

“We came into this tournament really wanting it, and it’s awesome to see all our hard work pay off.”

In men’s play, Canada’s Braden Calvert settled for a fourth-place finish after dropping a 7-5 decision to Norway’s Eirik Mjoeen in the bronze-medal game.

Rocque and third Keely Brown, second Taylor McDonald, lead Claire Tully and alternate Alison Kotylak are the first Canadian team to win the world junior women’s title since Saskatchewan’s Marliese Miller (now Kasner) won the championship in 2003.

“It’s almost less pressure knowing Canada hasn’t won the gold (in 11 years),” Rocque said. “It’s awesome to get it again.”

The Canadian rink had won six games in a row entering the final. Rocque had last-rock advantage because of her win over Kim in the Page 1-2 playoff game.

Kim led 3-2 after six ends but Canada regained the lead with a double in the seventh. Rocque added another deuce in the eighth end when Kim’s takeout attempt rolled too far.

“They are a very strong team,” Rocque said of the silver medallists, the first South Korean team to qualify for this event. “She made a clutch shot in the ninth end and we knew it would be right down to the bitter end with them. It was a well-played game.”

“I’m so proud of the girls, they just played great all week and we just had an awesome week,” she added. “I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Russia’s Alina Kovaleva defeated Sweden’s Isabella Wranaa 11-4 to claim the bronze medal.

Switzerland’s Yannick Schwaller won the men’s gold with a 6-5 victory over 2013 champion Kyle Smith of Scotland.

In the bronze-medal game, Calvert stole two in the ninth to pull even heading into the 10th end. Norway had the hammer and scored two when Calvert came up short on his final freeze attempt.

“We’re disappointed with our play today and know we can play better,” said Calvert. “We’re hungry for more. We just got out of the starting gate a little slow today and picked it up late, but not soon enough.”

His Winnipeg team included Kyle Kurz, Lucas Van Den Bosch, Brendan Wilson and alternate Matt Dunstone.

Oilers send Hemsky to Sens at deadline

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish had regular discussions with his counterparts around the league again this season about the possibility of trading Ales Hemsky.

He finally made his move Wednesday, shipping Hemsky to Ottawa for a third-round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry draft and a fifth-round selection next year. Hemsky scored two goals in a 3-2 win over the Senators a night earlier, a performance that MacTavish said got even more teams interested in the veteran forward.

“Obviously he hadn’t scored that much up until that point but then the potential of getting a player who could do those types of things opened up the market,” MacTavish said.

The trade ended Hemsky’s long run with the Oilers, who drafted him with the 13th overall pick in 2001. The 30-year-old Czech forward had nine goals and 17 assists in 55 games with Edmonton this season.

Hemsky said he had mixed feelings about leaving Edmonton but was looking forward to the challenge of playing with the Senators.

“I expected I would be moved,” Hemsky said upon

his arrival in Calgary, where Ottawa played Wednesday night. “They talked about it in the summer. I kind of prepared for that. I knew it would happen. I just didn’t know where. It’s Ottawa and I’m pretty excited for the challenge. Those guys are battling for a playoff spot. I’m happy and try to help them make it.”

Hemsky had six goals and 11 assists in 24 playoff games in 2006 when Edmonton lost the Stanley Cup final in seven games to Carolina. The Oilers haven’t made the post-season since then.

Also Wednesday, Edmonton shipped defenceman Nick Schultz to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a fifth-round pick and lost defenceman Corey Potter when he was claimed on waivers by the Boston Bruins. Schultz is set to become a free agent July 1.

Hemsky, who has battled injuries in recent seasons, has 477 points (142-335) in 652 career NHL games. His name was regularly mentioned at previous trade deadlines but he had a feeling a move would be made this time.

“It’s a weird feeling, especially (because) I’ve been here for so long,” Hemsky said. “I have a lot of great memories.”

Hemsky, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, moves from a last-place club in the West to a team that has a shot at the post-season in the East.

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Two events coming to Red Deer help the city celebrate French Canadian Heritage and Carnaval. On Friday, The Sugar Shack takes place at the Golden Circle, at 4620 47th Ave., with two seatings. A family dinner goes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a dinner and evening for people 16 and older goes from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Dinner includes pea soup, souffle omelette, brown beans, ham, sausages, tourtieres, roasted potatoes, maple cake and maple toffee on snow. The family dinner costs $30 for adults and $15 for children and the later dinner costs $35 per person. Then on Saturday at Heritage Ranch there will be concerts, games, sleigh rides food and fun. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $10 per person or $30 per family.

Heritage Ranch is located at 6300 Cronquist Dr.

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A proposed dog training facility has been turned down by Red Deer County’s municipal planning commission.

Shar Mulligan, owner of Waggles Academy for Dogs, had applied for a developer permit for a dog training facility as a home business-major on an acreage five km southwest of Red Deer on the C&E Trail.

Mulligan told the planning commission, which is comprised of members of county council, that she wanted to hold up to six hours of group dog training lessons a week at her five-acre site. Individual lessons would also be held throughout the week, but no kennelling of dogs was proposed.

However, several councillors raised concerns that the facility could prove a noise nuisance to neighbouring residents, some of whom had written letters of opposition.

Coun. Jean Bota felt the dog operation would be too close to neighbours.

“I don’t feel it’s the place for dog training,” she said.

Coun. Connie Huelsman was also concerned that it is difficult to prevent dogs barking and annoying neighbours.

Coun. Philip Massier, though, favoured the application. He noted that the dogs would not be kept overnight in kennels.

The acreage site was a good fit for that kind of business, he suggested.

The development application was rejected by a 3-2 vote with Coun. Christine Moore joining Huelsman and Bota against. Massi-

Residents must join skunk battle

FAMILY EXPO AND TRADE SHOW The fourth annual Central Alberta Family Expo and trade show is set for March 22 and 23 at Westerner Park in Red Deer. The expo will have something for all members of the family, with a petting zoo, Rainbow Dash from My Little Pony and many exhibitors offering a wide range of products.

Central Alberta Family Expo will be featuring the Medicine River Wildlife Centre as their non-profit organization for 2014 and will have an area geared towards children.

For more go to www. centralalbertafamilyexpo. com.

SPRING GRANTS DEADLINE APRIL 1 The Red Deer and District Community Foundation is accepting applications from charitable organizations in Central Alberta looking for a funding boost. The deadline for the 2014 Spring Grants Program is April 1 at 4:30 p.m. Forms can be downloaded at www.rddcf.ca, for more info, call the Community Foundation office at 403341-6911 or email them at info@rddcf.ca.

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er and Coun. Don Church voted in favour.

Mulligan was disappointed with the decision and is considering an appeal.

“I feel some of the council members have a different vision of what my actual training facility is,” she said on Wednesday.

“We are not a rescue shelter. We train pet dogs.”

Mulligan said she also hopes that neighbours with concerns approach her to get more information about her proposal and clear up any misconceptions about her plans.

“The neighbouring properties are very important to us. We want to be accepted into the community.

“We truly hope to gain the acceptance and support of our neighbours.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF

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Stroke survivor Elwood Kirkpatrick of Red Deer goes through a dexterity exercise with Jolene Boutin, a therapy assistant who worked with him at his home for six weeks after his stroke.

Stroke Action Plan gets quick results REHABILITATION THERAPY DELIVERED IN THE COMFORT OF VICTIMS’ HOMES

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF Thanks to Alberta’s recently-launched Stroke Action Plan, E l w o o d Kirkpatrick of Red Deer spent only five days in the hospital following a stroke on Nov. 20.

He went on to receive his rehabilitation therapy in the comfort of his own home.

“It was lovely being at home. I couldn’t sleep well in the hospital. The girls who came to work with me were exceptional,” Kirkpatrick, 77, said.

“I made so much progress within just a month and

now I can walk on my own, go up and down steps.

“My speech is getting better and ... thanks to the team’s encouragement and my wife, I feel more like

ing already successful programs like Early Supported Discharge are now available in smaller urban sites and made more accessible for rural residents.

T h e early discharge program brings therapy into the home of those who have had strokes, like Kirkpatrick.

It involves an in-home rehabili— ELWOOD KIRKPATRICK t a t i o n team of physiomy old self.” therapists, occupational The Stroke Action Plan therapists, speech theraaims to improve the quality pists, therapy assistants, of in-patient and communi- nurses, recreational theraty care for stroke survivors pists and social workers. outside of Edmonton and Calgary. The plan is ensur- Please see PROGRAM, Page C2

‘I MADE SO MUCH PROGRESS WITHIN JUST A MONTH... I CAN WALK ON MY OWN, GO UP AND DOWN STEPS. MY SPEECH IS GETTING BETTER AND ... THANKS TO THE TEAM’S ENCOURAGEMENT AND MY WIFE, I FEEL MORE LIKE MY OLD SELF.’

Not a fan of eau de skunk?

Carol Kelly, Medicine River Wildlife Centre executive director, said residents must do their part to keep unwanted wildlife off their properties.

Alberta Animal Services will no longer respond to skunk calls because they want residents to be proactive in keeping the skunks away this year.

In previous years, the centre and Alberta Animal Services shared the duties of trapping, euthanizing and relocating skunks with the wildlife centre.

Now residents can either call a pest control company or Medicine River Wildlife Centre if they want the skunk removed.

The centre has seen an increase in calls for “skunk issues” in the last week because skunks are in the thick of mating season.

“The majority of people say they don’t want them killed,” said Kelly. “What we’re saying is you have to play a part in this. We can’t keep going in and trapping and removing because the problem will continue.”

Roughly 100 skunks visit Red Deer neighbourhoods each year.

Kelly urges residents to take a good look at their yards to see what they can do to reduce the attraction for skunks.

Kelly said the more garbage, cat and dog food left outside, the more attractive the yard and porches are for skunks. She advises residents to contain their trash in the house or in a shed until garbage day and to clear up their yards.

Kelly said residents must change their habits and yards if they do not want to find wildlife in their yards.

“We as a charity are stretched right to the end of our limits,” said Kelly. “Now we’re taking on even more work because we will be the only one that will help you so you better help yourself.”

Kelly said skunks have gotten a bad rep over the years.

She said they are non-aggressive and excellent mouse hunters.

“Just because you see a skunk, you shouldn’t run off screaming into the night,” said Kelly. “If you scream and yell when you see a skunk, it’s more likely to spray you because you are scaring it.”

Kelly said a skunk will only spray if it feels threatened or is in danger. Kelly said skunks only have about two tablespoons of spray and require several days to build up its supply. Kelly said they don’t want to get rid of their spray because it’s their only defence. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Benalto historical train park still on track

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Benalto’s plan to create a park around a historic train station keeps chugging right along.

The project kept rolling with Red Deer County’s unanimous approval on Tuesday to allow a 1.9-acre park to be subdivided out from about 13 acres of former railway lands in the community.

The land was donated to allow the train station to be set up as a museum and community centre.

Several county councillors voiced their

support for the community’s effort.

“I think it’s a great proposal to commemorate a historical site,” said Coun. Christine Moore.

Garett and Brenda Cupples, of Red Deer, donated the building, which had most recently been used as a residence, to the community.

It had been sold by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1971 for $200 to FasGas founders Jack and Joan Donald, who moved it and used it as a summer home southwest of Red Deer before selling it in 1985. It was moved once more before coming to rest at the Cupples’ property.

It was moved to Benalto from the Belich

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Business Park on the Burnt Lake Trail last April.

Detailed plans are already in the works for the attraction, which will feature a gazebo, benches and landscaping to make it a village hub.

Last November, the county gave just under $28,000 to the Benalto group that moved the train station back home in April.

Built in 1928 for the Canadian Pacific Railway, it will be the prime attraction in Centennial Station Park.

The county’s cash will go towards moving the train station onto foundations. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Suspect arrested in murder case A suspect has been arrested for murder by police investigating the discovery of a man’s body on a roadside in the Samson Cree nation.

Maskwacis RCMP were notified at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday that an unresponsive man estimated to be in his 50s was found lying on the side of the road.

The man was pronounced dead by an emergency medical crew called to the scene.

An autopsy was to be performed on Wednesday to determine the cause of the man’s death.

While police have a suspect in custody, further investigations are being completed before charges are formally laid. The suspect’s name has not been released pending swearing of the charges.

Police had not positively identified the victim as of Wednesday afternoon.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call the Maskwacis detachment at 780-5853767. To remain anonymous, submit information online to www.tipsubmit. com or call Crime Stoppers, 1-800-2228477.

AltaLink concerns can be expressed Anyone with concerns or objections to a proposed transmission line and substation north of the new Timberlands subdivision has less than two weeks to voice their opinion.

The site will be about one km northeast of the intersection of 30th Avenue

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Kennedy Palmer of the Rimbey Elementary School drops in on the top of the Powder Horn run at Canyon Ski Resort Tuesday afternoon. As temperatures are expected to warm up through this week and rise above the freezing mark over the weekend the Canyon is hoping people will get out and enjoy the hill which has experienced the best snow conditions in years. Canyon is now operating on its spring schedule, opening Tuesday to Sunday with day and night skiing on Wednesday to Friday and daytime operations Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. The hill is expecting to remain operating Sunday March 30 when it holds its 4th annual Slush Cup. and 67th Street in Red Deer.

The Alberta Electric System Operator has received an application from the city for a 138/25-kilovolt substation, as well as a double circuit 138 kV transmission line to run about 1.6 km to connect the substation with the existing AltaLink line north of the substation.

Two open houses were held by the City of Red Deer about the substation and power line last year.

Jim Jorgenson, Red Deer Electric Light and Power manager, told the

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PROGRAM: Reduces hospital stay by half They each visit thoughout the week for a couple hours a day for six weeks.

This program has already reduced the average length of hospital stay by half for stroke patients in Edmonton and Calgary, where it was first piloted, says Alberta Health Services.

“Stroke units and early supported discharge services are very effective in reducing death, disability and the length of hospital stays so there’s a cost avoidance advantage as well as more hospital beds are freed up,” said Jeff Wright, an AHS occupational therapist and the Red Deer project leader.

The initiative is forecast to directly save $81,000 per year. That doesn’t take into account indirect savings, such as commutes and parking for patients, Wright added.

Red Deer was the first community selected to

Advocate at one of the open houses that the project would expand the electrical system’s existing capabilities by 15 to 20 per cent.

About 100 residents within 800 metres were sent information packages in the mail.

The hope is to start construction early this year and have it completed by mid-summer.

Anyone who wishes to express objections, concerns or support for the projects must make a written submission to the Alberta Utilities Commis-

implement the Stroke Action Plan at the end of November. It has so far assisted 28 patients recover from strokes.

The project is expected to roll out to Grande Prairie, Camrose, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat later this year.

Smaller centres such as Peace River, Brooks and Westlock will also receive enhancements of in-patient services for stroke patients, as well as improved stroke training and education as part of the plan.

“If the Stroke Action Plan program wasn’t here, those 28 patients would have either not received any rehab or they would have received rehab by coming into the out-patient department, where the availability of that service is very limited and they would only be able to come in a couple times a week,” Wright said.

“The difference is in the intensity of the service and co-ordination as with this project you have a complete multidisciplinary team who has specialized expertise in stroke care.”

Kirkpatrick’s wife Betty said she is also extremely pleased with the program as the in-home rehabilitation saved them so much time and stress.

“They took care of arranging for the guard rails for the toilet and a walker and the chair for the bath-

sion on or before March 21.

The AUC prefers submissions be filed through the digital data submission service on the AUC website under e-filing at www.auc.ab.ca.

For additional assistance making a submission, contact the AUC at 780643-1055.

If a person wanting to file a submission does not have access to the Internet, they can contact the AUC to arrange to have a paper copy by calling Pat Wickel at 403-592-3281 or emailing at pat.wickel@auc.ab.ca.

tub. All we had to do was pick it up. It was easy,” she said.

“And after a stroke, you don’t want to have to be walking across hospital parking lots for therapy sessions so this was much better for us.”

The Stroke Action Plan was developed by the Cardiovascular Health and Stroke Strategic Clinical Network, part of Alberta Health Services.

The plan is one of nine projects being undertaken by various strategic clinical networks to improve patient experiences in Alberta and enhance standardized care delivery and outcomes. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

Surviving and Thriving in the Digital Age

Failed Alberta bitcoin bank blames technical flaw for digital currency heist the bitcoins stored on its system nor is it “liable for any lost bitcoins.”

Flexcoin said it had made every attempt to keep its servers secure and in its three years of existence has repelled thousands of attacks.

“But in the end, this was simply not enough.

Having this be the demise of our small company, after the endless hours of work we’ve put in, was never our intent.

We’ve failed our customers, our business and, ultimately, the bitcoin community.”

Since its creation in 2009, bitcoin has become popular among tech enthusiasts and risk-seeking investors because it allows people to make one-to-one transactions, buy goods and services and exchange money across borders without

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involving banks, credit card issuers or other third parties. Criminals like bitcoin for the same reasons.

It’s hard to know just how many people worldwide own bitcoins, but the currency attracted media attention and the fascination of millions as an increasing number of large retailers such as Overstock.com began to accept it.

Registered in Alberta, Flexcoin billed itself as the first bitcoin bank that allowed users to store their bitcoins in a centralized location so that they could be accessed from any webconnected device.

The closure came just a week after the collapse of Mt. Gox, a major bitcoin exchange.

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CALGARY — An Alberta-based online “bank” specializing in bitcoins is blaming a technical flaw for the theft of its digital currency that forced it to close its doors this week.

In a statement on its website, Flexcoin says 896 bitcoins were stolen from its online vault.

That translates into a loss of about $600,000, based on bitcoin’s current trading value.

“Flexcoin was attacked and robbed of all coins in the hot wallet,” the company reported on its website.

“As Flexcoin does not have the resources, assets, or otherwise to come back from this loss, we are closing our doors immediately.”

An email to the company requesting comment was not immediately returned. But the website did provide details on how the company thinks the theft happened.

“The attacker successfully exploited a flaw in the code which allows transfers between Flexcoin users,” it said.

Flexcoin said by sending thousands of simultaneous requests, the attacker was able to move coins from one user account to another until the sending account was overdrawn.

“This was then repeated through multiple accounts, snowballing the amount, until the attacker withdrew the coins.”

A line in the company’s terms of service says it doesn’t insure any of

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It’s all in how you spin it DAVE FOLEY COMES HOME TO HELM CANUCK OFFICE COMEDY

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BRIEF Idina Menzel reaches new mainstream height NEW YORK — Tony-winning Idina Menzel — or Adele Dazeem if you’re John Travolta — is enjoying massive success with Let It Go from the animated film Frozen, but the entertainer is still perplexed that she’s finally triumphing on the pop charts with a show tune-esque track.

“I’ve had a lot of self-introspection about this. This business is so hard, especially the music business, and I’ve tried so hard to crossover, to convince people just because I was in a Broadway show I didn’t have the street cred to be a rock or a pop singer,” she said.

“And then the one time I have it, it’s the arrangement from the Disney movie.”

“I’m singing at the Oscars — I’ve never sang at the Grammys,” Menzel added, laughing.

Menzel’s musical moment grew even stronger when Let It Go won best original song at Sunday’s Academy Awards (the Oscar went to the songwriters and producers, Robert Lopez and Kristen

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Dave Foley, seated, plays Dave Lyons, head of the public relations firm DLPR, which prides itself on being able to help its clients out of any jam. Nevermind that its own staff is often tripped up by their own zany personal affairs.

‘I THINK THE FIRST FEW EPISODES ARE A BIT SHAKIER THAN THE OTHERS, EXCEPT FOR FOLEY AND J.P. MANOUX . . . WHO PROBABLY HAVE A COMBINED 300 YEARS EXPERIENCE BETWEEN THEM.’ — PAUL CAMPBELL

“It’s the energy that makes the difference, with multi-cam. And with an audience, there’s an electricity you don’t find anywhere other than theatre.”

Deveaux admits to being terrified in front of the audience, but took cues from Foley’s breezy confidence with a crowd.

“The thing they find the joy from is when we drop character,” she says.

“Dave isn’t afraid to do that or swear a little bit to get the crowd laughing. It’s like a dance, and he does it very well.”

Anderson-Lopez). The song has sold close to 1.5 million tracks and is a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The Frozen album, a platinum success, is the soundtrack to spend the most time at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with five weeks and counting; it recently beat the record set by the Titantic soundtrack, which featured Celine Dion’s epic, Oscar-winning My Heart Will Go On. “I’ve had ups and downs . . . and I’m aware of when something’s happening and has an energy of its own,” said Menzel, who voices the lead character Elsa in the film, which won the best animated feature Oscar. “I’m aware enough to know of something special and to try and be in the moment.”

Menzel is having more than a moment in music though, thanks to Travolta, who uttered “Adele Dazeem” at the Oscars instead the singer’s name.

He has since apologized.

But Slate magazine created the ultrapopular “Travoltified” tool, where you can put in your name and see what Travolta would call you, and it has been dominating on Facebook and Twitter this week (side note: Travolta would call himself “Jan Thozomas.”)

But after that fades, Menzel still has Let It Go, which is having a pop culture moment .

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Although he’s no stranger to Canadian TV, Foley admits he doesn’t work north of the border as much as he’d like to.

He blames that squarely on welldocumented legal woes surrounding child-support payments owed to an exwife and two children — ages 21 and 18 — in Toronto.

Spun Out, he says, opens the door to a possible Kids in the Hall reunion tour.

The five-man troupe recently mounted a limited run show in Toron-

to called Rusty and Ready that brought the gang together on stage for the first time in five years.

It got them musing on hitting the road with a formal show, says Foley, and plans are afoot to start brainstorming what that would look like.

“We’re going to try to write another 90 minutes of material and put it up for a few days and maybe get enough material together to do another tour,” he says.

Before that, he says the group plans to take their Rusty and Ready show to Austin and Dallas this spring and the Kids will do a live reading of their 1996 film Brain Candy in Toronto on Tuesday.

Playful one-offs like that wouldn’t have been possible without Spun Out,says Foley.

Spun Out debuts Thursday on CTV.

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TORONTO — If there’s a NewsRadio vibe to Dave Foley’s new Canuck sitcom Spun Out, the baby-faced Kids in the Hall member welcomes it.

The funnyman admits his successful run with the celebrated NBC comedy served as a bit of a template for his latest Canadian offering, an office laugher revolving around a gang of misfits.

“And I get to come in and play the older guy now,” says the 51-year-old Foley, noting the switch-up allows him “to be a little crazier than when (he) was the central character.”

“Paul Campbell plays the character I would have played on NewsRadio and so I get to play more of the Stephen Root role.”

Although he’s technically a supporting player, Foley’s presence looms large on the CTV series.

The comic veteran says he was involved in script development and worked in the writers’ room to help craft a lot of the episodes.

And with Spun Out being mounted as one of Canada’s rare multi-camera series shot in front of a studio audience, the show draws heavily on Foley’s years of experience with the distinctively U.S. format.

“Obviously, I have many, many years experience doing American sitcoms,” says Foley, whose network credits include Will and Grace, The New Adventures of Old Christine and the recent shortlived comedy How to Be a Gentleman.

“The goal was, from a production standpoint, to do a show that’s equal to anything being done in the U.S. And in terms of the process, bringing that level of rewriting and that intensity of getting the show ready for the Friday night audience shoot, bringing that whole tradition to a Canadian show. So it felt very comfortable and very familiar to me.”

Foley plays Dave Lyons, head of the public relations firm DLPR, which prides itself on being able to help its clients out of any jam. Nevermind that its own staff is often tripped up by their own zany personal affairs.

Campbell (Knight Rider, Battlestar Galactica) stars as new-to-the-firm Beckett Ryan, Rebecca Dalton (My Babysitter’s A Vampire, Lost Girl) is the boss’s daughter Stephanie Lyons, Holly Deveaux (Baxter) is Beckett’s former flame and current roommate Abby Hayes and comic Darcy Michael (Endgame) is office screw-up Gordon Woolmer.

“The learning curve is very steep,” Campbell says of the live studio format.

“I think the first few episodes are a bit shakier than the others, except for Foley and J.P. Manoux (who plays Lyons’ fanny-pack wearing assistant Bryce), who probably have a combined 300 years of experience between them.

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Banks urged to be flexible with farmers DUE TO GRAIN BACKLOG

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Elements@Rivers Edge general manager Rene Lalibertie walks through the kitchen of a fifth-floor, 5,400-square-foot condominium that’s available for sale in the complex.

Medical services moving into Elements building UNIQUE CLINIC INCLUDED

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Elements@Rivers Edge is taking on a medical flavour.

Tenants in the commercialresidential complex at 5002 55th St. include medical diagnostic laboratory DynaLIFE Dx, as well as Bozdech Eye Clinic, Riverside Dental Centre and South Hill Denture Clinic. And now, plans are in place for a pharmacy and doctors’ offices.

Ken Wessel, whose company River City Developments Ltd. is behind Elements@Rivers Edge, said the medical clinic will be unique.

“We’re offering individual office spaces for doctors — be it specialists or GPs — and instead of them being associated with one particular clinic they’re able to

run their own space.”

Administrative services like reception will be provided, said Wessel, with each doctor paying a monthly fee.

“Mostly GPs is what we’re trying to attract,” he said, adding that there should also be a couple of specialists.

The 5,300-square-foot space is expected to operate as Elements Medical Centre.

“We should be up and running within the next three to four months, at the latest,” said Wessel.

Other tenants in Elements@ Rivers Edge are All Service Insurance Brokers Ltd., the Canadian Union of Pubic Employees, Local 417, and the Red Deer office of the Alberta Energy Regulator. About 29,000 square feet of commercial space remains available for lease or sale, with some currently sub-

ject to negotiations, said Wessel.

“It’s just a slow absorption, now that Executive Place is filled up.”

He anticipates that much of the remaining space will end up with medical-related uses.

The residential component of Elements@Rivers Edge consists of 10 condominiums on the top three floors of the five-storey building overlooking the Red Deer River.

Five of these have been sold, said Wessel, with two of the remaining units serving as show suites and the other three currently being finished.

A stand-alone restaurant was also planned for Elements@Rivers Edge, but Wessel said this phase is on hold.

“We’ve paved that over and put it into a parking area for now.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister wants financial institutions to cut farmers some slack because of a grain transportation backlog.

Lyle Stewart says he has written to all banks in the province urging them to be flexible with farmers facing a cash crunch because their grain isn’t getting to market.

“I think the banks will recognize that there’s lots of value in the grain in those producers’ bins and they’ll be flexible, but I felt it appropriate to suggest that to them, that producers are a pretty good risk and we’d ask for some flexibility,” Stewart said Wednesday.

Saskatchewan producers harvested a record crop of 38.4 million tonnes last year, but much of the crop is sitting in bins because of railway transportation delays.

Farmer don’t get paid until the grain gets to market.

“I know that cash flow is very tight for some of them, that’s for sure,” said Stewart. “When it comes right down to it, they have a lot of money tied up in their grain inventory, hundreds of thousands, in some cases millions of dollars, and so they’re a long ways from bankrupt.

“But certainly cash flow is a serious issue, particularly as we get closer to seeding and that time of the year when producers need to spend a lot of money.”

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture, the British Columbia Agricultural Council, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and Manitoba’s Keystone Agricultural Producers have warned the backlog is so bad that some farmers won’t have enough cash to pay for seeding this year.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said Monday that it may be time for the federal government to mandate service agreements or mandate the number of rail cars to get grain moving.

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67 Street projects granted approval

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Red Deer’s municipal planning commission has given site development approval for a pair of commercial buildings north of 67th Street, despite concerns about traffic flows and landscaping.

Tricon Developments Inc. applied last spring for a development permit for the project at 6005 and 6075 67A St. That property is east of 67th Street Centre, where a Bank of Montreal, a Humpty’s Family Restaurant and a multi-tenant commercial building are located.

One of the proposed buildings would be west and the other north of Heritage Esso, where a drive-through Tim Hortons operates.

Tricon’s application had been tabled several times to

allow the company and city staff to address concerns about landscaping and a traffic movement. ºThe revised application that came before the commission on Wednesday included a 10,440-square-foot building with seven bays, and a 9,900-square-foot bay with six bays.

It also called for a 10 per cent relaxation of the minimum parking requirement, to 94 from 104, and a 17 per cent relaxation in the minimum landscaped area. A 30 per cent relaxation of the minimum rear yard setback was requested as well.

Peter Holloway, a citizen representative on the commission, said he was still not satisfied with the layout of the access road off 67th Street — which would be shared by the new development and the Heritage Esso property.

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A prominent piece of land on 67th Street in Red Deer, between the 67th Street Centre and the Esso service station, is slated for the development of a pair of multi-bay commercial buildings.

Specifically, he suggested that motorists were likely to cut across the access road from one property to the other, ignoring signs and lane markings.

Coun. Lawrence Lee voiced reservations about the landscaping relaxation on property

that is located within a major entry area of the city.

Ultimately, city staff proposed that a low profile curb and coloured, textured concrete be added to help channel traffic. They also suggested that two parking stalls be removed to reduce congestion

near the entry way and provide more space for landscaping. With those changes, and subject to a number of conditions, the commission voted unanimously to support the application. hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

Wall says small carbon levy might help get KXL approved

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — A modest levy on the oil-and-gas sector might help secure Washington’s support for the Keystone XL pipeline, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said during a trip to the U.S. capital Wednesday.

But he stressed that any such penalty had better be small.

Wall pointed to Alberta’s initial $15-a-tonne levy on greenhouse gas emissions as an example. The amount is deemed insignificant by environmentalists and Alberta’s own provincial government has signalled a willingness to nearly triple the fee.

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But Wall said he’d view that amount as a guideline, if the federal government winds up imposing oil-and-gas regulations in conjunction with the U.S. He said he’d hope that any Canada-U.S. deal on emissions targets would allow provinces to set their own fee.

“I think the price wouldn’t be that different from what Alberta has done. I think you start slow,” Wall told a group of Canadian journalists at a roundtable discussion.

“I think you start slow and see what impact it has on the economy... I don’t think you want to kneecap your economy with a carbon tax.”

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place, he said, is that they might provide “environmental elbow-room” for the Obama administration to approve Keystone.

He said there’s now a political window to accept the project, and create some jobs, before this year’s midterm elections. He said it might be easier to get that approval from the president, who is under pressure from his leftwing base, if he can point to some Canadian action on the environment.

President Barack Obama and the Canadian government have expressed a willingness to work together on new greenhouse-gas initiatives, while a presidential decision on Keystone is expected within months.

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Wall added a defiant caveat, however: He can’t believe the Keystone discussion has come to this.

While environmental concessions might make sense now, Wall said, Keystone should never have required what he called a “trick” — meaning new GHG actions — to get approval in the first place.

He joked that 75 pipelines already criss-cross the border under the “nose” of activists like actress Darryl Hannah and said he was stunned to see Keystone become such a rallying point for environmentalists seeking to pressure the administration.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 105.02 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 51.87 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.33 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 11.16 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.25 Cdn. National Railway . . 62.39

Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 174.99 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 39.32 Capital Power Corp . . . . 24.30 Cervus Equipment Corp 24.07 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 49.91 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 48.79 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 30.31 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.64

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eastern Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the European Union has proposed providing Ukraine with an 11-billion-euro aid package in loans and grants over the coming years.

The base metals sector led advancers, up 0.83 per cent with May copper one cent lower at $3.21 a pound.

The gold sector was ahead about 0.8 per cent while April bullion edged up $2.40 to US$1,340.30 an ounce.

Financials also lifted the TSX with the sector up 0.5 per cent.

But Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) shares fell 58 cents to $45.92 after it posted adjusted earnings of $39.3 million or $1.29 per share compared with $39.1 million or $1.30 per share last year.

The energy sector led decliners, down 0.6 cent as April crude in New York declined $1.88 to US$101.45 a barrel.

Also, media company Torstar Corp. (TSX:TS.B) had $20.6 million or 26 cents a share of quarterly net income, little changed from a year earlier. Revenue was $366.5 million, down seven per cent from a year earlier, although the media division’s revenue was up from the third quarter and its shares jumped 63 cents or 12.5 per cent to $5.67.

TORONTO — Mining stocks helped give the Toronto stock market a modest lift Wednesday as investors continued to monitor the standoff between Russia and Ukraine and digested disappointing U.S. private sector employment data.

The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 14.31 points to 14,304.17.

The Canadian currency was ahead 0.51 of a cent to 90.6 cents US after the Bank of Canada announced it was leaving its key rate unchanged at one per cent.

U.S. indexes were mixed as payroll firm ADP reported the private sector created 139,000 jobs in February, short of the 160,000 that had been expected. Meanwhile, economists have been looking for Friday’s government report to show that overall, about 150,000 net jobs were created in the public and private sectors last month.

The Dow Jones industrials lost 35.7 points to 16,360.18, the Nasdaq was six points higher at 4,357.97 and the S&P 500 index ticked 0.1 of a point lower to 1,873.81.

Meanwhile, the latest U.S. economic survey by the Federal Reserve told investors what they likely already knew: severe winter weather held back economic growth in much of the United States from January through early February. Even so, conditions improved in most U.S. regions, helped by slight gains in areas such as employment and commercial real estate.

It’s been a volatile week after Russian troops invaded Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula over the weekend.

Russia has key military installations there and many people are Russianspeaking.

But markets calmed down Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops participating in military exercises near Ukraine’s border to return to their bases. He also said he hopes that Russia, which does not recognize the new Ukrainian leadership, won’t need to use force in

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,304.17, up 14.31 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,029.28, up 7.95 points TSX 60 — 819.14, up 0.58 of a point Dow — 16,360.18, down 35.70 points S&P 500 — 1,873.81, down 0.10 points Nasdaq — 4,357.97, up 6.00 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 90.60 cents US, up 0.51 of a cent Pound — C$1.8457, down 0.47

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 99.50 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.67 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.45 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.72 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 16.24 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.38 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.28 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 59.60 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.80 of a cent Euro — C$1.5157, down 0.90 of a cent Euro — US$1.3732, down 0.04 of a cent Oil futures: US$101.45 per barrel, down $1.88 (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,340.30 per oz., up $2.40 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $24.459 oz., up 10.8 cents $786.36 kg, up $3.48 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 1,029.28, up 7.95 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 207.64 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ’14 $2.90 higher $443.60; May ’14 $2.80 higher $451.70; July ’14 $2.70 higher $461.30; Nov. ’14 $2.80 higher $477.90; Jan ’15 $2.70 higher $485.30; March ’15 $2.30 higher $492.70; May ’15 $1.70 higher $497.50; July ’15 $0.90 higher $502.00; Nov ’15 $0.90 higher $498.20; Jan. ’16 $0.90 higher $498.20; March ’16 $0.90 higher $498.20.

Barley (Western): March ’14 unchanged $126.50; May ’14 unchanged $128.50; July ’14 unchanged $128.50; Oct. ’14 unchanged $128.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $128.50; March ’15 unchanged $128.50; May ’15 unchanged $128.50; July ’15 unchanged $128.50; Oct. ’15 unchanged $128.50; Dec. ’15 unchanged $128.50; March ’16 unchanged $128.50.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 555,100 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 555,100.

Uncertainty hangs over potash market, but fundamentals should be supportive: TD

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the global potash industry, but demand from developing countries is expected to grow in line with historical trends, a report by TD Bank says.

Potash prices crashed last year after Russian potash company Uralkali said it would no longer export with Belarusian Potash Co., a joint venture with Belarus-based Belaruskali.

TD expects international potash prices to average close to their current level of US$305 to US$320 per tonne over the next two years, but said they will be volatile.

“This forecast is in line with medium-term supply demand fundamentals including the transition to more balanced diets, urbanization and a push to increase crop yields due to less arable land,” TD economist Sonya Gulati said.

Belarusian Potash Co. supplied about 42 per cent of the world’s potash exports before it broke up and sent prices to a four-year low as major buyers like China and India waited to see

how far prices would fall.

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSX:POT) cut about 18 per cent of its workforce late last year in response to the soft demand.

However China has started to sign potash contacts in recent weeks with a deal with Uralkali and another with Canpotex — the Canadian export partnership that includes PotashCorp, Agrium and Mosaic — at around US$305 per tonne, effectively establishing a price floor.

“Buyers like China for instance were waiting to see how low prices were going to go and the fact that they actually signed those contracts was indicative of the fact that they still had demand,” Gulati said.

She noted that uncertainty will persist in the short term.

Prices may be pushed up if there’s a reconciliation between Uralkali and Belaruskali, production falls or demand rises more than expected. On the down side, potash buyers could continue to wait in hopes pushing prices lower or producers could add more capacity than anticipated, weighing on prices.

More Canadians willing to enter bidding war to buy home, says BMO

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — More Canadians are willing to enter a bidding war and fight it out to secure a property, according to a home buying report released today

by Bank of Montreal.

It says 34 per cent of Canadians surveyed are willing to enter a bidding war when it’s time to buy a home, an increase of six points, or 21 per cent, from a year ago.

The survey, conducted by Pollara for BMO, suggests the appetite for competitive bids among major cities is the highest in Toronto, at 44 per cent, and Vancouver, at 41 per cent.

On a provincial basis, prospective buyers in the Prairies and British Columbia are the most willing to compete on the price of a home, with a reading

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The BMO survey also reports current homeowners say they visited an average of 9.5 homes before buying.

While 49 per cent said they were successful on their first bid, the figure drops to 42 per cent among those who bought in the past five years — including 32 per cent in Vancouver and 24 per cent in Toronto.

The survey results are based on random online interviews with 2,007 Canadians between Jan. 24 and Feb. 3.

Of those, 1,051 were prospective homebuyers and the remainder were current homeowners.

The polling industry’s professional body, the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association, says online surveys cannot be assigned a margin of error because they do not randomly sample the population.

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Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 40.70 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.35 Canyon Services Group. 12.09 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 29.12 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.880 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 21.61 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.69 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 93.80 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 56.19 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 33.82 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 50.82 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.98 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 8.85 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.195 Precision Drilling Corp . . 12.03 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.33 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.15 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50

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KEYSTONE: Proponents caught off guard He said it took too long for Keystone proponents to pivot to the environmental argument, even if Canada already had a case to make on that front — given that the countries already have the same emissions targets.

He admitted that Canadian leaders were caught flat-footed when environmental concerns stalled Keystone. He said everyone — the Harper government, provincial governments, and industry — shares some of the blame.

“We could beat ourselves up over what we could have done. But who would have thought (this would happen)?” Wall said.

“We’ve got people with really big megaphones and not a lot of technical ... credibility influencing a bunch of people on this thing.”

Wall is in Washington to meet with pro-Keystone lawmakers, as well as a White House official, in addition to selling the merits of Saskatchewan’s carbon-capture technology that he says could benefit both the coal and oil industries in the U.S. On new regulations, however, one environmental economist said Wall’s logic defeats itself.

If the whole point of introducing rules is to convince the Americans you’re doing something on climate change, and then you insist on weak rules so the oil industry isn’t affected, he said, isn’t there a conflict there?

“In some ways those arguments feed into the opposition,” said Andrew Leach, a professor at the University of Alberta and a former federal official.

“Then you’re essentially saying exactly what the (Keystone) opponents are saying.”

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Leach said that kind of mixed messaging has been typical of the Keystone debate.

He said it’s been similar with the Alberta government, which went from calling the pipeline indispensable to the expansion of the industry to now suggesting it won’t really make a difference.

A State Department environmental review actually backed up the latter assessment, saying the Canadian oilsands would likely keep growing at a similar rate — with or without KXL. However, environmental groups have questioned the credibility of the study. They drew attention to one news report Wednesday that suggested the State Department had wildly overestimated the use of rail to transport oil from Canada.

GRAIN: Major chaos Liberal MP Ralph Goodale said federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt should use emergency powers under the Canada Transportation Act to get grain moving. Goodale said the law allows the minister to step in when there’s “an extraordinary disruption” in the effective continued operation of the national transportation system.

“That’s what we’ve got here. We’ve got major chaos in western grain handling and transportation,” the Regina MP said.

Railways blame the backlog on the size of the harvest and cold weather.

They say they must use shorter trains during freezing temperatures to ensure brakes can be used properly — and that means less capacity.

Goodale said part of the problem is getting the capacity in locomotive power and rolling stock, the cars used to move the grain.

“The railways have not gone out and acquired that locomotive power. Some of the railways have in the United States.

“The Canadian railways have not.

CP, in fact, has reduced its locomotive power this winter,” he said.

Companies should heed lesson from frigid winter’s impact THE CANADIAN PRESS Severe winter weather should be seen less as an excuse for poor performance and more as opportunity by companies to fix problems before Mother Nature brings any more surprises, management experts and others say.

“The weather is being used a lot more this year as an excuse, whether it’s real or not,” said Adrian Mastracci, a portfolio manager with KCM Wealth Management Inc. in Vancouver.

“Everybody’s getting into the weather bandwagon ... even (U.S. Federal Reserve chairman) Janet Yellen was talking about the weather.

Maybe the weather bandwagon is being overdone.”

Sectors from retail to restaurants and transportation have blamed the weather for lessthan-stellar earnings during the past few months, with companies including Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, Red Lobster and Sears commenting on the role of winter in their results.

The winter season, characterized by record low temperatures, ice storms and heavy snowfall across the country, closed stores and restaurants for days at a time, shut down major transportation routes and kept consumers housebound.

But Mastracci and Fraser Johnson, supply chain and operations management expert with the Ivey Business School at Western University, both say that while the weather undoubtedly caused headaches for many companies, it’s not the only culprit.

“At the end of the day, it’s always a management issue,” said Johnson.

“We can’t control the weather but we can

control our ability to be able to react to problems related to the weather: problems related to natural disasters, a problem related to an unexpected disruption in the supply chain, which could be as minor as a truck breaking down while it’s in transit.”

He says this winter should be seen as a wake-up call to organizations, prompting them to think about how to improve the way their goods are delivered from

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The Toronto-based retailer saw a 17 per cent profit surge in the fourthquarter as customers flocked to its stores to load up on everything from ice chippers to power generators, salt and tobaggans.

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BREEN 1932 - 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald ‘Gerry’ Maurice Breen announces his passing on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Red Deer, Alberta. Gerry was born on October 9, 1932 at Pine Lake, Alberta to George and Daisy Breen. They moved to the Springvale Area east of Red Deer where he was raised and attended school.

In 1956, he was united in marriage to Eunice Richey.

They resided in and around Red Deer, raising five children.

Eunice passed away in September 1995. Despite a few medical challenges in his later years, Dad lived life to the fullest and maintained his independence to the end.

Left to celebrate his life and love are his children; Joyce (Ben) Meyer and their children, Alicia (Jason) Nolet, Megan (Ryan) Laight and Brad (Karmen) Meyer; Ken (Linda) Breen and their daughter, Kyra; John Breen and his sons, Trevor and Thane; Allan Breen and Brenda Stanvick and his children, Beth and Logan; and Rosalie (Jonathan) Kerr and their children, Melissa and Laura. He is also survived by his great grandchildren; Nathan, Andrew, Audrey and Madeline. Gerry’s last years were made brighter by his loving companion, Barbara Hamilton. He was predeceased by his parents and a granddaughter, Kimberly Breen. A Memorial Service for the late Gerry Breen will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

If desired, Memorial Donations in Gerry’s honor may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta at www.heartandstroke.ab.ca or to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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PATTULLO BARRY DAVID Mar. 1, 1951 - Mar. 1, 2014 It is with saddened hearts that the family of Barry David Pattullo announce his sudden passing on Saturday, March 1, 2014, on his 63rd birthday. Barry was born and raised in the Brandon, Manitoba area, and met his wife, Leanne, in Winnipeg.

They were married in 1973, and have two children, Ryan (wife Candice) and Kimberly.

He loved camping, and took every opportunity he could to enjoy a beer and clamato juice by the camp fire. He also adored his two granddaughters, Madison and Hailey, and was a proud “Papa” to these dear girls.

Barry most recently was employed by the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) in Lacombe. He was predeceased by his parents, David and Elsie (nee Lowenberg). A memorial service for Barry will be held at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Lacombe on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations in Barry’s memory can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, B102, 121 - 5212 - 48th Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 7C3 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, #6, 5015 - 48th Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1S9.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca.

WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM servicing Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388.

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ST. JEAN 1942 - 2014 Helen Mary “Mary Ellen” passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the age of 71 years.

Helen “Mary Ellen” was born at Amesbury, Alberta into a rural farming family. Michener Services was her home for the last sixty-three years.

She will be greatly missed by her friends and everyone who had the opportunity to work with her over the years.

She is survived by her brothers, Henry St. Jean of Delia, Albert (Emun) St. Jean of Red Deer and Joseph St. Jean of Wetaskiwin; her sisters, Noella Muise of Plamondon, Theresa (Rick) St. Jean of Plamondon and Rachel (Terry) Madge of Red Deer, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Helen “Mary Ellen” was predeceased by her parents, Vitaline and Noé St. Jean and a sister, Estelle St. Jean who recently passed away January 30, 2014, her niece, Jennifer St. Jean and nephew, Michael Muise. Her friends will be Celebrating Helen “Mary Ellen’s” Life at the Roland Michener Recreation Centre “Theatre Room” 38A Avenue at 51A Street, Red Deer on Monday, March 10, 2014 from 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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WAGNER Karene Margaret (nee Olsen) With much love and care from family and friends, Karene Wagner peacefully passed away on February 26, 2014 at the age of 75 years.

Surviving her are husband Garth and immediate family: Denise and Bill; Colin and Kami; Kevin; Kent and grandson, Eric. Also sadly missing Karene are her brothers, Grant and Neil, their extended families, and numerous cousins.

The family would also like to acknowledge the excellent care, support, and compassion that Mom and Dad have both received from all the medical staff and healthcare services at the Lacombe Community Health Centre and the Hematology Clinic of the Peter Lougheed Centre (Calgary). We encourage everyone to write or express support for the continuation of these facilities and their health services to the Minister of Health and/or Members of the Legislative Assembly. A Memorial service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226-51 Ave., Lacombe on Friday March 7, 2014 at 1 p.m. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada - Prairie Region 2020 10th Street NW Calgary AB T2M 3M2 or to Parkinson’s Alberta, 102-5636 Burbank Crescent, Calgary, AB T2H 1Z6.

Expressions of sympathy can be shared by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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WILL-WATSON Bonny Devoted mother and active community member Bonny Will-Watson, 70, peacefully passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Sunday February 23rd, 2014 in Lexington Kentucky with her family by her side.

Born August 5th, 1943 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, she was the eldest daughter of the late Phil and Agnes Lessoway.

Bonny married her first husband David Will in 1963. They moved to Red Deer and worked together growing their hotel businesses and raising their two children.

Bonny later married Bill Watson of Calgary, Alberta. They moved to Kentucky in 2006 where they spent their final years together until Bill’s passing in 2010. Bonny was a lover of animals - large and small, an active member of her community, and a devoted mother. Her zest for life and her positive spirit will be missed by all who knew her.

She had the unique ability to help people believe that they could accomplish anything.

She was immensely proud of her children and grandchildren.

They were the pride of her life. Bonny is survived by her two children, Darcy (Janet) Will and their children Ashley, Lauren, and Andrew of Red Deer, Alberta and Samantha Will and her husband Chris Baccari of Lexington, Kentucky, and her first husband David Will (Denise Town). She is also survived by her siblings, Laverne, Ron, Dale and Mary-Rose Lessoway, and sister Joan Topilko. She was preceded in death by her second husband Bill Watson and her sister Marian Lessoway.

The family will be privately celebrating Bonny’s life on the farm in Lexington, Kentucky in the spring when the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and the new foals are running.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local animal shelter in her name, as this would make Bonny smile.

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WRIGHT Reini Lewis Wright of Bluffton, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the age of 63 years. Reini was born on September 30, 1950 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. At only nine months old, Reini weighed in at a healthy 28 pounds, and he retained his bear-like figure his whole life, which earned him the nickname, “Bear”. He moved with his family to the Bluffton area in 1962, and called it home the remainder of his life.

Reini was united in marriage to Donna in 1984, and became a father to three children:Trent, Jen and Scott.

Over the next 30 years, he spent his time farming and driving truck from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, and everywhere in between.

In Reini’s later years, his priorities shifted to include spending time with his grandchildren. Reini’s friends and family could always count on his regular phone calls and visits over coffee to catch up and hear about his latest adventure. He will be greatly missed. Reini will be lovingly remembered by his son, Scott (Charmen) Wright and their daughter, Trenna all of Sturgeon County, Alberta; and his daughter, Jen (Rick) Dore and their son, Evan all of Red Deer; as well as Trent’s children and their mother, Ty, Kailyn and Terri Mullen all of Sherwood Park.

He will also be lovingly remembered by his brother, Terry Wright of Ponoka; and his sister, Twyla Hauck of Rimbey; in addition to numerous other relatives and many cherished friends.

Reini was predeceased by his parents, Retta and Ralph Wright; his beloved wife, Donna in 2008; and his son, Trent in 2010. A Public Funeral Service in Honour of Reini’s Life will be held at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre, Rimbey on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Mark Schultz officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka at 3:30 p.m. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Reini’s Memory may be made directly to the Lung Association - Alberta and NWT, PO Box 4500 Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2; or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1Z2. Condolences to the Family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Burial Arrangements for the Late Reini Lewis Wright entrusted to the care of

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STYNER Marlin Ernie Feb. 25, 1963 - Feb. 28, 2014

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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.

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With great sadness, we announce that Marlin passed away peacefully at Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre in Calgary at the age of 51. His health had taken a turn 3 years ago and he had been in hospital since Spring 2011. He was born in Edmonton February 25, 1963, to Roy & Nora Styner. He was raised in Red Deer, graduating from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in 1981. With visions of entering college in fall ‘81, Marlin was in a car crash and sustained a serious spinal cord injury. Through the gracious support of family, friends & the community, he persevered and received his Business Administration diploma from Red Deer College.

Marlin’s life was very fulfilling and he always took time to “smell the roses”. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 11 years and best friend, Diane Gramlich; his parents, Roy & Nora Styner; brothers Leland (Ellen) Styner & Parker (Carina) Styner; nieces Ellysa & Jenny Styner; his in-law family; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a wealth of friends.

Marlin was predeceased by his grandparents (Ernie & Emma Wudel and Louis & Blanche Styner), as well as several aunts & uncles.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.serenity.ca Arrangements entrusted to SERENITY FUNERAL SERVICE Edmonton South(780) 450-0101

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BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 2S, Red Deer County is seeking

Food & Beverage Server ~ $12.25/hr.

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Cook ~ $14/hr.

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Computer exp., Word, Excel, Outlook, knowledge of Quick Book, etc. Duties are: A/P, A/R, invoicing, and general office duties.

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Registered Dental Assistant required for new clinic opening up in Penhold, minutes south of Red Deer. Position will be part-time to start (3 days), with the potential to expand to full-time.

Looking to fill position by April 2014. Training in RDA program is a must; experience is an asset.

Please send resume with references to centralabdentist @gmail.com

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F/T AND P/T JOB AVAIL. ON DAIRY FARM, WEST OF BLACKFALDS., Email: wildroseholsteins @cciwireless.ca Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. $14/hr. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

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MOVING SALE. Mar. 7, 10-6 Mar. 8, 9-4. Leather Lazyboy, electric chair, beds, sm. freezer and fridge, shower chair, raised toilet seat, table & chairs, treadmill, linens, clothes, shelving units, items too numerous to mention 6 Escott Close

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted ARNETT & BURGESS Oilfield Construction Limited is immediately looking for a full-time

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Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

for the Blackfalds shop/yard.

Responsibilities include loading of heavy equipment, inventory tracking, shipping/ receiving, hotshots, and yard maintenance.

Please email resume to hr@abpipeliners.com or fax to 780-384-2402.

PRODUCTION TESTING EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS and TESTERS Day & Night Must have tickets.

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HARVEST Operations Corp. is a significant operator in Canada’s energy industry offering exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas (Upstream), an oil sands project under construction and development in northern Alberta and refining and marketing distillate, gasoline and fuel oil (Downstream) operations. Harvest is offering a challenging opportunity for a

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The position could be located in any of our Harvest site locations in Alberta.

We offer a competitive compensation package.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply on-line: www.harvestenergy.ca

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Apply to 6758 52 Ave. Decoking Services Company looking for experienced pigging operators / foremen for work in refineries cleaning fired heaters. Northern Alberta rates apply.

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We are a well established Need to be physically fit.

To clean kitchen following fabrication and repair Must have reliable safety & hygiene standards. facility (10 employees) transportation.

Clean utensils, cutlery, looking for a skilled Please send resume attn: crockery & glassware items, individual who has: Strong Greg Tisdale floors, assist in prep. organizational skills, ability gtisdale@ to read, relay, modify C.A. D. cashcasino.ca or fax EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: and engineered drawings, 403-346-3101 or drop off Secondary Education. strong mechanical skills for at Cash Casino, 6350 - 67 St. All positions are repair of small and large Full-time/Part-time, shift DISPATCHER REQ’D. equipment., ability to work & weekends.

Knowledge of Red Deer instruct procedures in Fax resume 780-702-5051 and area is essential.

Ferrous and non Ferrous Verbal and written DINO’S TAKE OUT welding. We offer a communication skills are LOOKING FOR EXP’D comprehensive benefit req’d. Send resume by fax P/T AND F/T DELIVERY program and a starting to 403-346-0295 DRIVER. salary of $70,000/yr. with Please apply in person incentives. Reply in confiFULL TIME w/resume to: dence to Box 639, c/o Red SCREENPRINTER. 130, 3121 49 AVE. Deer Advocate, 2950 Will train the right person.

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Hiring full time Operation Coordinator/Field HOLIDAY INN Supervisor for local oilfield Red Deer South, testing company Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy Must be local (Red Deer area) 2S, Red Deer County Must have testing is seeking experience FRONT DESK CLERK Competitive salary ~ $14/hr.

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Experienced Automotive Business Manager The successful candidate will be a motivated, customer-focused and results-driven individual with minimum 3 years experience as a Business Manager in an Automotive Dealership with strong business office knowledge and skills. If you are an individual with a vision to help the department reach new height, we would be interested in discussing your potential future with our company.

Performance Criteria: • Gross profit achievement • Achievement of forecasted targets • Dealership sales penetration levels Qualifications: • 3 years automotive dealership Business Management experience • Knowledge & understanding of F & I products • Strong communication and business skills • Excellent organization and multitasking • Computer literate • Knowledge of ADP an asset We offer a competitive commission based incentive plan.

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In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta), #103, 4719 - 48 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T1.

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A celebration of Marlin’s life will take place on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, 3310 - 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3X9, at 2:00pm (Linda Ervin, United Church Minister, officiating).

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The family wishes to thank the caring medical staff, nurses, doctors, & volunteers of Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary General Hospital, Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (ICU & Unit 31) Peter Lougheed Centre, and Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre (Chronic Complex Care Program) for assisting Marlin through his medical journey over the past 32 years.

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GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.

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Marlin was a sports fan, enjoyed spending time with family & friends, playing cards & games, travel, reading, music, singing, dancing, sailing, writing, and public speaking. He took an extreme interest in promoting the message that “90% of all injuries are predictable and preventable”. He always told people, “A person in a wheelchair is just that -- a person -they’re just in a wheelchair. We have the same hopes, dreams, fears, drives, and desires as everyone else.”

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Experienced • Screedman ELEMENTS is looking 5 • Rakerman Beauty Treatment Operators. • Finish Roller Operator Selling seasonal gift †Email resume: SERVICE RIG packages & personal care office@ccal.com Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd products in Parkland Fax resume: (403) 885-5137 is seeking exp’d Mall-4747 67th St Red FLOORHANDS & Deer, $14.55/Hr. Plus DERRICK HANDS bonus & commission, F/T, Locally based, home every Beauty certification req’d night! Qualified applicants email resumes: RENTAL & TRUCKING must have all necessary elementsreddeerbto@ Company looking for class valid tickets for the position gmail.com 1 picker/winch operator to being applied for.

ELEMENTS is looking for join our team. 15 on 6 off Bearspaw offers a schedule, salary plus 5 retail sales reps. selling very competitive salary season gift packages and bonus and benefits. Please and benefits package send current resume & personal care products in along with a steady drivers abstract to Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. work schedule. info@ Please submit resumes: Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + gsequipmentcanada.com bonus & comm.

FT. No Attn: Human Resources or fax 403-346-5127. exp. req`d. Please email Email: elementsreddeer@gmail.com hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Classifieds...costs so little Truckers/ Mail to: Suite 5309, Saves you so much!

Drivers 333-96 Ave. NE SOAP Stories is seeking 5 Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 BUSY Central Alberta F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, TOO MUCH STUFF? Grain Trucking Company selling soap & bath Let Classifieds looking for Class 1 Drivers products $14.55/hr. + help you sell it. and/or Lease Operators. bonus & comm. Beauty We offer lots of home time, cert. req’d. Location ZUBAR Production Parkland Mall - 4747 67th benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super St. Red Deer. email Services B exp. an asset but not premierjobrdbto@ is currently taking resumes necessary. If you have a gmail.com for experienced clean commercial drivers Production Testing SOAP Stories is seeking 5 abstract and would like to Personnel retail sales reps.

Selling start making good money.

Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net soap & bath products. fax or email resume and $12.10 hr + bonus & comcomm.abstract to or fax to (403)346-9420.

Must have all valid tickets. mission. Ft No exp. req`d. 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to EXP’D CLASS 1 end dump driver for local haul. Please premierjobrd@gmail.com fax resume with driver’s Professionals WIRELESS WORLD abstract 403-342-6881 requires 2 Retail Sales Associates for Bower EYEWEAR Misc.

Place Mall, 149A 4900 LIQUIDATORS Molly Banister Drive., Help requires Red Deer, AB; FT, perm OPTICAL ASSISTANT to start ASAP; Will train, ACADEMIC Express Training provided. provide direct mobile Apply in person with ADULT EDUCATION phone sales and customer resume to: 4924 59 St. AND TRAINING support services at Red Deer, AB. location & other duties; CELEBRATIONS $12.00/hr. Email Resume: SPRING START retailjobs@ HAPPEN EVERY DAY mywirelessworld.ca • Community Support IN CLASSIFIEDS Worker Program

He was chairman of his 10 & 20-year Reunions for High School. In 1995, he was inducted into The Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Hall of Fame. In August of 2004 he was appointed as 1 of 100 Alberta Centennial Ambassadors for the province’s Centennial Celebrations in 2005. In May of 2005, Toastmasters International presented him with their “Communication and Leadership Award”, the highest award presented to a non-Toastmaster.

That same year he was also awarded the Alberta Centennial Medal for Service to the Community, and he became an Ambassador for the Rick Hansen Foundation. In 2006, he was a co-founder and the spokesperson for the Alberta Disability Coalition, a grassroots movement to mobilize the disability community to become active politically, and to elevate the status of disability issues with the leadership candidates of the Alberta PC Party and ultimately, the next Premier. In June 2007, he was awarded the highest honor bestowed by the City of Red Deer, the Mayor’s Special Recognition Award for Humanitarianism. In 2012, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities presented their National Award “In recognition of Marlin’s valued contribution to the Disability Rights Movement in Canada”. That same year, Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities created an award upon conclusion of his Council Chair position. “The Marlin Styner Achievement Award recognizes Marlin’s passion and commitment that he would bring to all his endeavors.” In December 2013, Rick Hansen presented the 25th Anniversary Relay Medal to Marlin for being a Difference Maker.

has a special package just for you & your little one!

For more information, Call Lori, 403-348-5556

Luau Investments Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons #100, 4217 - 50 Ave #7, 6721 - 50 Ave 7111 - 50 Ave 62 Carleton Ave Food Service Supervisors Full Time/Part Time/ Shift Work Night/Overnight/ Early Morning/Weekend Some high school education, plus 2 years related experience $10 to $13.50/hr depending on experience/availability Apply in person from 9am to 5pm Or by fax at 403-341-6006

Distributors

After volunteering a number of years on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Paraplegic Association, he was offered a staff position and worked for the organization in Community Development, Government Relations and Advocacy until September 2008. A council member since 2005, he was appointed Chair of the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities in July 2008. He was also a consultant for Universal Design & Barrier Free Access.

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Luau Investments Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons #100, 4217 - 50 Ave #7, 6721 - 50 Ave 62 Carleton Ave Food Service Managers Full Time/Part Time/ Shift Work Night/Overnight/ Attn: Human Resources Early Morning/Weekend. email:kwolokoff@ High School Diploma, plus bearspawpet.com 3 years related experience Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 $14 to $18/hr depending on experience/availability Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Apply in person from REQUIRED IMMED. 9am to 5pm HOT SHOT DRIVER. Or by fax at 403-341-6006 Benefits after 3 months.

Fax resume & abstract to Sales & 403-342-2152

Marlin was not one to accept charity without giving back, so as a quadriplegic, he became an avid volunteer, and through encouragement from his mentors, embarked on a career in public speaking. He has spoken to close to 1,000,000 youth about Injury Prevention on behalf of the PARTY Program (Prevent Alcohol & Risk Related Trauma in Youth), Junior PARTY, and SMARTRISK Heroes.

Other passions Marlin spoke on to adult audiences were: Universal Design; Motivation; Overcoming Personal and Physical Barriers; Transition; Empowerment; and Traveling with a Disability. He served on numerous boards of directors, task forces, advisory boards and committees -- locally in Red Deer, provincially, and nationally, including: City of Red Deer; Red Deer College; Traffic Safety Board, Alberta Ministry of Infrastructure; Alberta Paraplegic Foundation; Human Resources & Development Canada; Neurotrauma Connections 99; Alberta Disabilities Forum; Red Deer Safety City; Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation (ACAT); Canadian Transport Agency (CTA); Provincial Barrier Free Transportation Committee; Spinal Cord Injury Collaboration Initiative; Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities; Red Deer South Provincial Progressive Conservative Association.

ARE YOU EXPECTING A BABY SOON?

Restaurant/ Hotel

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, March 06, 2014 D3 y, ,

DUTIES: Performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs including troubleshooting on heating, cooling, ventilation systems; minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, appliances, & furniture.

Handle minor painting, repairing drywall, and building upkeep. Provide oversight of outside contracted repair companies.

Preference will be given to candidates with previous institutional maintenance experience.

Position Requirements: •

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Must comply with Alberta Health Services regulations, policies and procedures.

Must comply with Alberta OH&S Act, regulation and code.

Must work co-operatively with Management, staff and other Departments.

Must be able to work in physically demanding environments.

Must be physically Àt and able to lift heavy objects.

May be required to respond to un-scheduled call back and/or scheduled overtime.

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PS2 w/15 games $75; Xbox w/15 games $75; Atari Plug and Play 2 $50 403-782-3847

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4 FT. ROUND ALL FUR, TEEPEE RUG, mixed colors. $200.

403-347-7405 CLOTHING/FABRIC steamer. Conair Model GS5RC. Includes all attachments & instruction manual. Mint condition. $30. Call (403) 342-7908 DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino HOLY Man’s & Medicine Man shield Blackfoot & stoney Indian. approx. 24” to 36” long. These items are generally found in museums or movie sets ($150 for both) 403-347-7405

GLENDALE

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

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Livestock

FLATLAND RANCH has on offer yearling and 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls.

We have been selling reputable bulls for 15 years Chuck 403-854-6270 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

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Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

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Grain, Feed Hay

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: OSTRICH Belts, New size 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab 36. $80. 403-347-5912 Pet Food, Horse, Poultry ALL THE FEED YOUR SET of 13 of the Famous ANIMALS NEED! Rineheart Indian Portrait 403-782-3333 from 1898, 17.5 x 22.5”. $130. for all.

TIMOTHY & Brome square 403-347-7405 bales, great for horses, apSMALL freezer 34”x 21” prox. 60 lbs. put up dry $80; guitar and covered, $5/bale $50 403-346-4811 Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

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Ability to work indepen- YAMAHA electronic keydently with minimum board $175 403-309-1838 supervision.

CLASSIFICATIONS Ability to identify and prioritize facility mainFOR RENT • 3000-3200 Dogs tenance needs.

WANTED • 3250-3390 Ability to communicate effectively with clients/staff in a Patient Houses/ care setting.

Competent with comDuplexes puter use and Windows OfÀce Suite 3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 software. bath, new paint & carpets Must have good trou& deck at 7316-59 Ave. ble shooting and Avail. to over 30 tenants. analytical skills.

Teeny Tiny Morkies extra No pets. Off street parking Áuffy and extremely cute! for 3 vehicles. Rent $1500, Apply with resume to Non shedding, shots done D.D. $1500. 403-341-4627 greatjobs@ 587-987-3422 or email: chantellegroup.com wendyschedel@gmail.com Condos/ or fax to 604-888-8902.

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P/T CASHIER Clerk. Apply with resume to Highland Green Value Drug Mart.

RENTAL STORE REQUIRES AN EMPLOYEE FOR COUNTER SALES. Must have equipment and small engine knowledge.

Retail and parts inventory experience are assets.

Must be physically Àt.

Full time position with OT in busy season. sales@parklandrentals.com or fax 403-347-7066

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position.

Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Children's Items

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BABY BULLET food processor. Includes all attachments, storage containers, instructional manual. Mint condition. $30. Call (403) 342-7908

EquipmentHeavy

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Townhouses

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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

INNISFAIL 2 bdrm. in newer 4 plex, avail. Apr 1.

403-506-8730

ORIOLE PARK

3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1175. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage.

Avail. Apr. 1. 403-304-5337

1 BDRM apt. to over 40 aged non partying tenant, no pets, private parking, laundry on site, security cameras, at Riverside Meadows, 5910-55 Ave. Rent/D.D. $750.00.

Ph:403-341-4627.

1 BDRM. apt. at 4616-44 St., quiet tenant over 40 yrs old, non smoking, no pets, heat & water incl, laundry on site, rent/sec. $720/month.

Available April 1, 2014.

Ph: 403-341-4627.

3 BDRM. Oriole Park, 4 appl., incl. water., avail.

April 1, $840/mo.

RENTED 3810 47 ST. Spacious 1 bdrm. suite w/balcony.

Stove, fridge, security.

Adult only, no pets. Rent $845. 403-343-0072 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

Household Furnishings

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 WOOD DINING TABLE. pedestal leg, $35.

403-347-5912

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Take the Money!

If you own a vehicle, get up to $10,000 today!

Waskasoo Creek 1/2 Duplex

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Houses For Sale

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EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

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1722 SQ.FT. 2 storey 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, over-sized dbl. garage.

Call Glen 403-588-2231

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

near Coronation Park and trail system. 1484 sq.ft.

2 storey, 3 bedrooms up, hardwood, gas Àreplace, fenced back yard, New shingles in last 5 yrs.

Dble.garage.

Quick Poss. Avail. $349,900. 403-396-5516 Agent Chosen.

Condos/ Townhouses

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

www.thetitlestore.ca RED DEER 403-754-5104 4971 Phelan St.

Antique & Classic Autos

Farms/ Land

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455 ACRES AGRICULTURAL

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

Misc.

Automotive

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FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585 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

NEW CONDO

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

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Auto Wreckers

Cars

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2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040 1999 PONTIAC Bonneyville 4 dr., saftied. 403-352-6995

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

OF REPOSSESSION: VIN # 1FDXW47P23ED33343 is to be sold by current lien holder, if payment is not received by MONDAY MARCH 10, 2014.

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE? Find the right fit.

Daily the Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

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The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone 309-3300.

Central Alberta’s career site of choice.

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430 CASA Energy Services a diversified oilfield employer specializing in Service Rigs, Coil Units and High Pressure Pumping.

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Accounting

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Handyman Services

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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilÀeld service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or Áooring, and roof snow removal?

Call James 403-341-0617

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TIRED of waiting? Call Renovation Rick, Jack of all trades. Handier than 9 men. 587-876-4396

Cleaning

BIANIC ENTERPRISES Contract cleaning & stripping & waxing.

403-913-4527

Contractors

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CHRIS’ RENO’S All home renovations Call Ed 403-986-8877 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, Áooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Massage Therapy

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CASA Energy Services is seeking EXPERIENCED individuals for the following positions:

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Moving & Storage

CASA Energy Services is emerging as an innovative and engaging company in the Oil and Gas Industry.

We allow for cross divisional training, and promote advancement opportunities for individuals that show dedication, determination, and dignity in their work.

CASA Energy Services offers competitive wages/salaries and works off an industry leading job bonus structure in addition to CAODC recommended wage schedules. CASA Energy Services believes strongly in taking care of their employees and offers an excellent benefit package.

MOVING? Boxes? Appls. removal. 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Seniors’ Services

Please send resumes to: davidpark@casaenergyservices.com or fax to 403-343-6240 #30 Belich Cres., Red Deer. AB T4S 2K5

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To learn more about CASA Energy Services, please visit http://www.casaenergyservices.com/

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SIDING, SofÀt, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

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MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

SERVICE RIGS • Drillers • Derrickhands • Floorhands

Property clean up 340-8666

MASSAGE International ladies

COIL TUBING/PUMPING • Supervisors • Operators

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Recently winning the 2013 Business of the Year award, 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 have recently expanded by adding an office in Calgary Alberta.

We employ over 180 people and provide ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals. We provide hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

We currently have career opportunities for a professional;

Central Alberta’s career site of choice.

PURCHASING ANALYST

The successful candidate will be responsible for product procurement, vendor communication, and identifying cost saving opportunities, while working with various departments to ensure high levels of customer service internally and externally.

Responsibilities; You will find success based on your ability to;

Store Manager

The Lake House Furniture & Décor in Sylvan Lake is seeking a full-time store manager.

Experience in retail management, interior design, and computer knowledge is an asset.

Applicant must be personable and outgoing.

Only serious and motivated applicants please.

• Benefits Package • Guaranteed Salary • Incentives

Job Requirements; As the ideal candidate you will possess:

Experience in negotiating and contract formation of major supply chain agreements Minimum of 3-5 years purchasing experience required PMAC Certification, or work toward, is an asset but not required Strong oral, written communication skills required, must be able to present material.

Strong attention to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules required Work with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism Previous experience with M2M is an asset

Career development, growth and unlimited possibilities – you’ll find it here!

Please send your confidential resume to:

lynnette@thelakehousefurniture.ca or fax to: 403-887-0747

• Ensure all purchase orders are accurate per required BOM items including material grade requirements and special specifications • Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with suppliers.

• Expedite problems with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity or delivery of goods.

• Effective use of historical data to ensure competitive pricing.

• Perform on-going review of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.

• Keep informed of new sources of supply for materials and services • • • • • • •

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WANTED

Automotive Services

PIMP your ride, ready for paint. 1993 Chev 1500 1/2 ton 2wd, mech. sound, offers, call Don 403-304-6443 for appt.

3090

(Possible Business Partner Opportunity) QUEEN MATTRESS (Sealy Perfect Sleeper) Like new, used very little. $125 obo.

SOFT-TEX Top Quality 3” Memory Foam Mattress Topper. 58”x78” Like New. Regular $359, will sell for $95. obo.

Call 403-343-7389 or 403-350-9029

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land, 12 mi. E. of Ponoka, 1 mi. off pavement, good surface lease revenue.

Pinnacle Estates Inquire with your name (Blackfalds) and address to: Box 1079, Brand new 2067 sq.ft. fully c/o Red Deer Advocate, Rooms dev. bi-level w/walk-out 2950 Bremner Ave., For Rent bsmt., 4 bdrm., 3 bath, 2 gas Red Deer, Ab T4R 1M9 Àreplaces, vaulted ceilings FULLY Furn. room for rent. & solid birch cabinets $500/$250. Call Jackie w/granite countertops.

Lots For 403-396-2468.

4 stainless appls. And more.

Sale $354,900 w/net GST to builder.

Immediate poss.

Warehouse Pinnacle Estates For more details call Space (Blackfalds) 403-304-5555 You build or bring your www.laebon.com own builder. Terms avail.

SMALL / LARGE SPACES 403-304-5555 -Free standing - fenced yards Laebon Homes 346-7273 For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

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2 BOOKSHELVES, $25 each.

QUEEN BED w/headboard & 2 night stands, $200.

Round kitchen table, $100.

Call 403-318-9840

5000-5300

Keep the Car,

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Realtors & Services

THE NORDIC

AFFORDABLE

LOGS

CLASSIFICATIONS

MORRISROE MANOR

Homestead Firewood

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

CLASSIFICATIONS

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 1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets MUST SELL 403-755-9852 1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $184,900.

SUNNYBROOK 403-588-2222 2 bdrm. Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, MUST SELL great location, no pets.

New Home. 1335 sq.ft.

403-346-6686 bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

HELP FOR SENIORS: VII MASSAGE in home or facility #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. family business est. 1999 Pampering at its bondable staff, great rates, TRAILERS for sale or rent BEST! gift certiÀcates avail.

Job site, ofÀce, well site or 403-346-7777 403-986-6686 storage. Skidded or helpinghandshomesupport.com0 Come in and see wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Escorts why we are the talk Tired of Standing? of the town.

Find something to sit on LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* in Classifieds Firewood INDEPENDENT w/own car www.viimassage.biz

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wheels

4000-4190

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Trucks

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homes

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Suites

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Resident Apartment Manager - Red Deer

27 units, quiet, adult, no smoking, no pets Collect rent, clean, building maintenance, Sidewalks and grass.

Renovation skills a plus Criminal record check.

Send resumes with experience, expectations and references to: resumes@ wunschdevelopments.ca or fax: 780-452-8284

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Travel Packages

2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $1075. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. Apr. 1 403-304-5337

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Houses For Sale

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Innisfail, Alberta facility is in need of an energetic maintenance person.

PANASONIC bookshelf speakers 120 watts, $60 obo; HP photosmart printer $35; HP computer monitor 19” $60 obo 403-782-3847

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume via fax to: (403) 227-7796 or e-mail to: hr@bilton.ca

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MAINTENANCE Coordinator

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Stereos TV's, VCRs

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Fax 403-341-6560 editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

CARNAVAL DE RED DEER

Free. Limited seating. Suitable for the whole family. ● Innisfail Public Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 403-227-4407. ● Women’s Outreach Playhouse Raffle tickets will be available at Red Deer Home Show, March 7 to 9 at Westerner Park. See the playhouse built by second year Red Deer College Carpentry apprentices at the show, and then at Parkland Mall until the tickets are completely sold. Tickets are $5 each. Phone 403-347-2480.

Saturday ● Children’s Chess Club is offered on March 8 and 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the children’s department at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Children ages eight years and up, from beginners to experienced players are invited. Phone 403-346-4688. ● Easy Reads Book Club has a new topic each month. Adult participants pick the book that suits them: easy reads, novels, picture books, magazines. Read and come for discussion on Jobs People Do at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library on March 8 starting at 1 p.m. Contact lsheardown@ rdpl.org. ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The March 8 session is called Make Your Own Medal with Maria Pors. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. ● Nature Savvy Saturdays at Kerry Wood Nature Centre are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. each week. Enjoy a nature-themed craft or activity. All ages invited to drop in and for a seasonal nature-inspired craft or activity.

Phone 403-346-2010. ● Royal Air Force Association members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. Next meeting is March 8. The association preserves and perpetuates the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and advocates a proficient and well equipped air force in Canada. The local 703 Wing provides a forum for serving former participants in military and civil aviation and a meeting of like minded people. Contact Al at 403-3413253, or email to amlow@shaw.ca. ● Ponoka Senior Drop-In Centre jam sessions are held Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Admission is $2 at the door and includes refreshments and snack. Please bring snacks.

Phone Linda at 403-783-8461. ● Donate to Special Olympics through Cops for Crepes event at Cora Restaurant on March 8 and 9. Diners will enjoy being served

by Red Deer City RCMP, and have the opportunity to donate to Special Olympics.

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Two events coming to Red Deer help the city celebrate French Canadian Heritage and Carnaval. On Friday, The Sugar Shack takes place at the Golden Circle, at 4620 47th Ave., with two seatings. A family dinner goes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a dinner and evening for people aged 16 and older goes from 8 p.m. to midnight. Dinner includes pea soup, souffle omelette, brown beans, ham, sausages, tourtieres, roasted potatoes, maple cake and maple toffee on snow.

The family dinner costs $30 for adults and $15 for children, and the later dinner costs $35 per person. Then on Saturday at Heritage Ranch there will be concerts, games, sleigh rides food and fun. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $10 per person or $30 per family. Heritage Ranch is located at 6300 Cronquist Dr. Here Aythan Ross as Mr. Balanzo of Acme Circus balances his hat atop blocks at Great Chief Park during the festival in 2013.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● Widow and Widower Support Network meets on the first Friday of every month at Remington’s Grill in Black Knight Inn at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship, and on the third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar St. The group provides a safe place for men and women who have lost their spouse through death, to interact and support each other. Upcoming dates are March 7 and 21. Email to widowedsupportnetwork@gmail.com. or call 403-755-0977. ● Forshee Community Hall old-time family dance nights are the first Friday of each month from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per adult, children 17 years and under are free. Evening lunch is included. Live old time music with Country Gold North Band.

Next dance is March 7. For more information, call 403-748-3378. ● Red Deer Home Show will be held at Westerner Park Pavilions, March 7 to 9. See the ReThink Red Deer booth and much more. ● First Friday’s lineup on March 7 includes: Open and Closed: Mixed Media by Wendy Meeres 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch; IMR Institute of Morphoid Research by artist Jennifer Akkermans at Harris Warke Gallery, 6 to 8 p.m.; The Wonders of Anime

by Deborah Torrance and Sheldon Rabbit Wheatley at The Hub on Ross Gallery, 4 to 6 p.m.; The Color of Inner Peace by Arts a la Carte at Marjorie Wood Gallery at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 5 to 7 p.m. ● Soroptimist International of Central Alberta celebrates International

Women’s Day Luncheon, March 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Black Knight Inn. Guest speaker will be Meg Tucker from 100.7 The River, and presentations include Women’s Opportunity Award, Violet Richardson Award, and Ruby Award: Women helping Women.

Tickets cost $30 each and are available from Sherri at 403-391-7912 (cellular), or 403-3436099 (work). ● International Women’s Day Benefit Concert in support of The Global Enrichment Foundation will be featured at The Hub on Ross, March 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Musical performances by Randi Boulton, Donna Durand, Charlin Henderson, Kristy Lawrence, Teresa Neuman, Olivia Smith, Justine Vandergrift, and door prizes, mingling, bake sale, and refreshments will all funds going to empower Somali women. See www.globalenrichmentfoundation.com. Cover charge is $15 per person, or $30 per family cash only. Global Enrichment Foundation founded by Amanda Lindhout. ● World Day of Prayer Service will be held at Sacred Heart Church on March 7, 2 p.m. This annual interdenominational service is written by the Women of Egypt on the theme Streams in the Desert. Phone 403346-2618, or Zoria at 403-887-5531. ● Red Deer College Music Concert Series presents An Evening of Percussion, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. on Mainstage, Arts Centre. Tickets are available from Black Knight Ticket Centre, www.bkticketcentre.ca, 403755-6626, or 1-800-661-8793. RDC Theatre Performance and Creation program and Butt Ugly present the improvised and interactive comedy The Ballad of Chewie and Hack on March 8, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Studio A.

Listings open to cultural/non-profit groups. Fax: 341-6560; phone: 314-4325; e-mail:

● 100 Years of Animation at Red Deer Public Library presents the film Fantasia at Downtown Branch on March 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium. ● Opening reception and artist talk for the exhibit totems of the masculine by Matt Gould will be featured at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on March 9 at 2 p.m.

See Gould’s primitive and elemental medium of leather, stitched and hand-tooled to create a series of totems between March 8 to May 11. See www.reddeermuseum.com, or phone 403-309-8405. ● Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Sports Card Show and Swap, March 9, noon to 3 p.m. Special guests will be Glenn “Mr. Goalie” Hall, Scotty “Bulldog” Olson, and Larry Robinson. Regular admission. Door prizes. See www.ashfm.ca.

Monday ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre card games are played on the following days: Canasta Mondays at 1 p.m., $1; Cribbage — Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., $2; Singles Bridge — Wednesdays at 1 p.m., $2; Partner Bridge — second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., $3; Mixed cards — first and third Friday of each month, $1; Military Whist — second and fourth Friday of each month, $2 . For more information on cards please call Diane at 403-343-6074. ● Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library offers Preschool Storytime for children ages three to five years on Mondays from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and Toddler Play and Learn on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with their toddlers.

Both are drop-in programs. No registration is required. For details, phone 403-341-3822. ● The Parkland Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets the second Monday of each month at Sunnybrook Farm Museum at 7 p.m., next March 10. New and experienced weavers welcome. For more information contact Red Deer Weavers at reddeerweavers@ gmail.com or Darlene at 403-749-3054, Amy at 403-309-4026 or Margaret at 403-3468289. ● Art 101 Visiting Artist Lecture features Gail Nichols on March 10, 7 p.m. at Learning Common at Red Deer College. See www.rdc.ab.ca ● Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Choir Kids will perform March 10 and 17 at 6 and 7:30 p.m. at New Life Fellowship Church.

Seventeen choirs from elementary schools in the area are scheduled to perform. Tickets are available from RDSO at 403-340-2948 for costs of $10 for adults, $5 for children, and $25 for family up to five members.

Tuesday ● CreativiTEEN 100 Awesome Creations: Button Bonanza program at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch will show teens who are bonkers about buttons, how to create button masterpieces on March 11, 4 to 5 p.m. in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room.

● Techno Teens are invited to celebrate Teen Tech Week at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library on March 11 from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Get connected to gaming, music, movies, eBooks, eAudiobooks, homework help, and more. ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) Innisfail meets every Tuesday in the basement of the Innisfail United Church. Weigh-in from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Call Rose at 403-227-6903 or Elsie at 403-227-3508. ● The Central Alberta Mopar Association (CAMA) Car Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Humpty’s Classic Restaurant in Gasoline Alley, next March 11. Admirers and owners of Chrysler family vehicles are welcome. Yearly membership is $17 for new members and $12 for current members. For more information contact Glen at 403-318-8388 or visit www.centralalbertamopar.ca/ ● CrossRoads Church Seniors monthly luncheon is offered on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. in the Chapel. All seniors invited. The cost is $8 at the door. Phone 403-347-6425. On March 11, enjoy music by Visions Country Gospel. ● Evening of History: Maskwacis First Nations People and Treaty 6 will be presented on March 11, 7 p.m. at Woody Nook Christian Reformed Church. Musqua Roy and Judy Louis will present on First Nations People, Treaty 6 and add insights to Truth and Reconciliation Commission coming up March 27 to 30 in Edmonton. See www.reformingrelationships.ca, or contact Dayna at vreeken.dayna@gmail.clom, or Woody Nook CRC at 403-885-4427, woodynook@albertahighspeed.net. ● Epilepsy Association of Calgary — Central Alberta Office presents Developing Friendships part 3: The Building Blocks of Friendship, March 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. with presenter Norma Klassen. See www.epilepsycalgary.com, or for information or registration, contact 403-358-3358, normak@epilepsycalgary.com. ● Dine out for Learning event on March 11, will be hosted by local 25 restaurants, (all in Red Deer, except SushiMaru in Lacombe, who will donate 10 per cent of the diner’s bill (excluding alcohol and taxes) to Learning Disabilities Association Red Deer. See www. dineoutforlearning.ca for participating sponsors, or call 403-340-3885.

Wednesday ● Puppet Club is held on Wednesdays at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for children ages seven years and up to make a variety of puppets, and take part in interactive plays. On March 12 the theme will be Jungle fun. ● Daytime Documentaries will be held on the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Waskasoo Meeting Room at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. The documentary film Big Boys Gone Bananas will be shown on March 12, followed by a library staff facilitated discussion. A Swedish filmmaker takes on a multinational corporation after plantation workers file suit against a major fruit company. Free.

Phone 403-346-2100. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Country Gold North is on March 12 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Norwegian Laft Hus is open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy baking, gifts and much more at the log house with the sod roof behind the Red Deer Recreation Centre, south of the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Contact norwegianlafthus@ gmail.com, 403-347-2055 for information or to arrange different times to visit. ● Boomtown Trail Cowboy Church meets the second and last Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Elnora Drop-in Centre. Upcoming dates are March 12 and 26. Call 403-749-2047 or 403-773-3600. ● Central Alberta Mountain Club season meeting will be held on March 12 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7:30 p.m. Everyone interested in mountain hiking welcome.

Future meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of April, May, June, Sept. and Oct. See www.camchiking.ca.

Thursday ● That Tween Thing is offered at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch on the second Thursday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. Tweens ages nine to 12 years are invited to participate in games, crafts, food and prizes on the theme of Craft Wars on March 13 in Snell Auditorium. ● Red Deer College music student showcases and concert series presents Mostly Acoustic Recital on March 13, Studio C, Arts Centre at 1 p.m. See http://www. rdc.ab.ca/showtime ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, March 13, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Country Gold North Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403-246-3896. ● Dancercise is a senior friendly, low impact, dance class, and a great way to get your exercise and meet new people, held Thursdays at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There is a drop-in fee of $1. Phone 403-343-6074. ● Red Deer Art Club has ongoing painting sessions every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre.

Everyone is welcome. These sessions are free time and offer opportunity to meet artists in the community. For more information call Elise at 403-346-5645. ● Building Bridges: Strengths Development Series presents Amanda Lindhout, humanitarian, social activist, public speaker, writer, on March 13 at Sylvan Lake MultiCampus at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available from Sylvan Lake and Summer Villages Family and Community Support Services, 403-887-1137, or from Sylvan Lake Seniors Association and Sylvan Lake Community Centre. Attendees must be at least 13 years of age.

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Mother issues driving wedge in marriage Dear Annie: I have been married to a special man her message. for 23 years. The problem is, he has too close of a reShe is amazingly loud. How am I supposed to be lationship with his mother. passionate when I can hear her booming voice in the It doesn’t allow the two of us to have any adult background? space.

Annie, I’ve tried everything. I asked him We didn’t entirely get along under to phone her before my visits so we could one roof because he would say critical have some time alone. I’ve asked him to let and hurtful things to me. About 10 years her know we need time to ourselves. But ago, I moved down the road into my own I’m worn out. I’ve stopped asking. I rarely space. Since then, we have gotten along visit him these days. better and are much kinder to each othMy father-in-law was recently diagnosed er. with terminal cancer. Am I being smallThe problem, however, is my motherminded now that she has real worries and in-law. She insists on calling my husband fears? — Phoenix and talking for several hours every SunDear Phoenix: The fact that your motherday. I used to talk to her, too, but grew in-law is going through some difficult times bored with it because I had nothing to means you should be kind and considersay after 20 minutes. He loves small talk. ate, even helpful when possible, but not a MITCHELL I wanted time for the two of us to have doormat. & SUGAR an occasional weekend alone, but he If you could periodically phone or visit always had this obligatory hours-long her to see how she’s doing, or offer to bring phone call. groceries or stay with her husband so she I decided to tolerate this and took a can have a break, those would be kind gesSunday job so I’d keep busy. But gradutures. But your husband has chosen not to ally, the calls encroached on the rest of our week. limit his mother’s phone calls even though it interEvery time we took a trip together, she’d call mul- feres with his relationship with you. tiple times while he was driving to be certain he That is unlikely to change, especially now. hadn’t crashed. She somehow manages to call every Dear Annie: I do not have a dishwasher. I wash all time we are intimate. And of course, the real prob- of my dishes and silverware by hand. lem is that my husband answers these calls or lets I place my silverware in the dish drain rack with the answering machine pick them up so we can hear the handles down and the eating end up. I think it

ANNIE ANNIE

HOROSCOPES

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS

ASTRO DOYNA

SUN SIGNS mentative. Whatever you are feeling, you cannot hold it back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): The first part of the day you will want to let some steam out due to some suppressed anger or a rain of dark thoughts.

As the day unfolds, your problems won’t seem as solemn and you will be able to filter your mind through a vision of optimism.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): One friend may try to confront you and prove you wrong.

Their rigid approach may make you question yourself and your friendship. Don’t take offence in what is being told to you. There are better moments waiting for you in the arms of your loved one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Inner restlessness may evoke in you a desire to move elsewhere.

For the time being, you may let yourself be swept by sentiments of nostalgia, while feeling imprisoned by feelings of abandonment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your faith and reason are on a battleground today.

You want to believe in your own intuition and in listen to your inner voice, yet conflicting philosophies may affect your currents state of thinking.

Let objectivity overrule your emotionally induced judgement.

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

● Boys and Girls Club of Olds Capital One Race For Kids will be held on May 31 and invites teams of four to compete in a series of 10 themed checkpoint challenges in an a race to the finish line. Registration fee is $10 per participant and all four team members must raise a minimum of $360 to participate. There will be prizes for the fastest finish times, and highest donations. See boysgirlsolds@live.ca or phone 403556-2466. ● Easter Seals Camp Horizon invites children and teens ages seven to 17 years living with epilepsy to Camp Fireworks taking place Aug. 18 to 23 for a medically supported camp environment with access to many different activities on site.

Subsidies may be available. Costs are $570 per child. To find out more, see www.epilepsycalgary.com, or contact Epilepsy Association of Calgary Central Alberta, normak@epilepsy. com, 403-358-3358. ● Learning Disabilities Association, Red Deer Chapter Learning and Leading Seminar Series for parents and professionals will be offered at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates featuring the following topics: Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis I — now on April 3 (originally scheduled for March 6); Reinforcing and Rewarding what really matters: Applied Behaviour Analysis II —May 8. For information, contact 403-340-3885 or execdir@LDRedDeer.ca. ● Cystic Fibrosis Canada Central Alberta Chapter meets at Bethany Care CollegeSide on various dates. Phone 403-347-5075 for details. ● Parkland Anglican Churches St. Patrick’s Day Beef Supper will be offered on March 17 at Elnora Community Hall. Other highlights include Irish entertainment, door prizes, and basket draws. Costs are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 10 years, and free for preschoolers. Doors open at 5 p.m. with supper served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Contact Paddy at 403-227-1635, Jean at 403-749-2411, or Gwen at 403-7732270. ● Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories needs bingo volunteers who are 18 years of age and older to work at Red Deer Bingo Centre. Projects bingo funds support are the Alzheimer Society Seeds of Hope learning series, three support groups, services, outreach, and more.

Contact Janice at 403-342-0448, or jfogarty@alzheimer.ab.ca.

Various dates available. ● Norwegian Laft Hus Society offers lessons in Norwegian tatting on April 19 for $50. To register, contact norwegianlafthus@gmail.com or phone 403-347-2055. ● Red Deer Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) Ambassador Breakfast will feature Nancy Hackett, of City of Red Deer Environmental Services, as guest speaker, on March 21 from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill. Cost is $15.

RSVP to info@rdwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 before March 19. RDRWA Spring Forum and General Meeting will be held at Peter Lougheed Community Centre in Rimbey on March 14 in the Upper Auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

The theme is Back on the land: Wetland policy awareness in the Red Deer Watershed. See www.rdrwa.ca, or contact info@rdrwa.ca. ● Red Deer Arts Council Annual General Meeting comes up on March 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Centennial Stage at Scott Block. Tree House Youth Theatre will present Where Is My Tribe? following the AGM, and there will be a mix and mingle with refreshments. See www.reddeerartscouncil.ca, or

contact 403-348-2787, info@ reddeerartscouncil.ca. ● Evening of Decadent Dessert takes place on May 9 at Parkland Pavilion at Westerner Park in support of Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre. In addition to enjoying champagne reception, dinner, entertainment, guests may participate in raffles, silent and live auctions, and more. Tickets cost $80 per individual, or $600 for a table of eight. Volunteers are needed for help before and during the event. Contact Tera at tjohnson@aspirespecialneeds.ca, or 403-340-2606. ● Ball Room Dance Social at Ponoka Moose Lodge will be offered on the second Friday of each month, next March 14. Features waltz, rumba, cha cha, tango, foxtrot, swing, and jive with DJ music. Light snacks provided. Open bar. Cost is $10 for Moose members and $12.50 for non-members.

Contact Fred or Jean for information at 403-783-8587, or see www.AlbertaDanceNews.com ● Red Deer Ramblers Hiking Club annual meeting will be on April 2, 7 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and memberships may be purchased for $10 for individuals, or $20 for families. Dr. Maureen McCall will speak on The effects of altitude on hikers’ health, and information and guidelines will be provided, scheduled hikes and sign-ups for extended hikes will be held. On May 10, the Ramblers will participate in Canadian Wildlife Federation initiative to encourage outdoor activity with a four and 10 km hike to J.J. Collett Natural Area near Lacombe. No membership needed to join in this hike. See www.reddeerramblers. com, or contact rddeerramblers@gmail.com, or Bertha at 403343-8126. Please bring a mug for refreshments. ● Cottonwood-Gordon Hall has several events coming up. Tim Hus, cowboy singer will perform on March 15 with cocktails at 6 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. and concert at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 from Linda at 403-224-2273, or Sharon at 403-227-2489. Ben Crane, singer, songwriter, entertainer, cartoon artist, will perform on April 19. Doors open at 6 p.m. with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., and the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from Blanche or Norrie at 403-224-2428, or Linda at 403-227-2273. ● Juke Box Mania, in support of Family Services of Central Alberta, will take place on March 22, 6 p.m. at the Harvest Centre, Westerner Park. Dress as your favourite musical group or entertainer and come for a fun night of name that tune and much more. Tickets, $55 each or $360 for a table of eight from www.fsca.ca or 403-343-6400. ● Canadian Diabetes Association Educational Expo and Trade Show with speaker Sebastien Sasseville — first Canadian with Type 1 Diabetes to climb Mount Everest, six time Ironman — March 18, 6 to 9 p.m. at Black Knight Inn. Please register by March 14 at 403-346-4631. Limited seating. Exhibits on healthy living, nutrition, stress, foot care, eye health, cardiovascular health, insulin pumps, free samples, door prizes, refreshments, and more. ● Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services provides assistance to Aboriginal People including resumes, cover letters, research, and job postings. For more information call 403-358-7734 or drop in to #202, 4909 48 Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m. or see www.rdaes.com ● Granny Cash Bonspiel goes March 26 at Pidherney Curling Centre. Two six-end games and lunch for $30 per person, or $120 per team. Please register by March 14 at 403346-3777, or curling@reddeercurling.ca.

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Thursday, March 6 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Shaquille O’Neal, 42; Tom Arnold, 55; Connie Britton, 47 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon continues to travel through stubborn Taurus who doesn’t like to be pushed nor told what to do. An opposition to Saturn denotes that this ferocious animal will manifest itself like Bull in a china store.

Taurus is the master of patience, yet today we may encounter difficulties with emotionally charged issues.

Once Jupiter’s regains its direct position making us easier to experience abundance and expansion!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, don’t fall prey to your own thoughts this coming year.

A disagreement with someone else’s vision may make you doubt your own opinions. Remain as detached as possible and listen subtly. Objectively overrules subjectivity for you!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may encounter disputes over money or someone may disagree how to allocate your shared funds.

If you are expecting money from someone else today, chances are that it will either be delayed or not what you have expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The process of compromise and negotiation is more of a conundrum to you than art. You may not agree entirely with what you will be hearing and at times, you may experience resistance in terms of a mutual goal from your partner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may find it challenging to catch up with your own chores. You won’t feel particularly exposed, nor find the need to share your innermost desires. You would rather sit quietly in your own corner for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may feel somewhat out of sync with others today.

Don’t let other people’s reactions or lack of tact get to you. You have better things to do than absorb their grumpy predisposition. Organize a get-together or join some folks of yours.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your perception of what others may think of you may not reflect reality as is. You may feel criticized or even downplayed. Snap out of this pessimistic state of mind and worry over what really matters. You don’t need approval from others to feel emotionally at home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): Quit while you are still on top, dear Virgo. Today, you will engage yourself into a verbal debating fighting for your personal convictions.

You will stand firm by your belief system and once confronted, you may easily lose your reassurance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You and your partner don’t see eye to eye when it comes to dealing with your finances. You have your way of allocating the budget and your partner has their own.

Instead of taking decisions based on your currents state of mind, identify with your long-term goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You cannot define what exactly you are feeling about your marital situation. One second your approach is being lovey-dovey and before you know it, you feel argu-

makes sense that the water drains away from the eating end, making it more sanitary. And the bottom of the drain can accumulate all kinds of detritus. Why would I want my fork tines in that?

My friend disagrees and says it should be the other way around so that you don’t catch your hand on a knife while emptying the dish rack.

What do you say? — Em from Indy Dear Em: We’re with you when it comes to forks, spoons and butter knives, but sharp knives should be placed facing down in order to avoid injury.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Less Generous.”

I, too, consider myself thoughtful and generous.

For years I sent cards, gifts, photos, etc., for every occasion. My efforts seemed to go unappreciated, so I stopped.

I now focus on the people who do respond to my efforts, and I cultivate those relationships.

I am teaching my seven-year-old daughter to write thank-you notes. She says, “Do I have to?” I say, “Yes. If someone made the effort to think of you, then you need to acknowledge their effort.” I hope it sticks. — Still Generous Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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MARCH

Fluff Style.

LIMIT FOUR.

N. U S .

T A S FRI.-

99

2

lb kg 6.59/

ONLY! S Y A D 3 RICE CLUB P

Nabob Coffee Assorted varieties.

915 to 930 g.

LIMIT TWO - Combined varieties.

99

7

ea.

NLY! O S Y A 3 D RICE CLUB P

!

From the Deli

49

2

Green Seedless Grapes Product of Chile.

No. 1 Grade.

HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO BAGS.

lb /kg 5.49

ONLY! S Y A D 3 RICE

Available Hot or Cold.

Approx. 800 g.

Or assorted varieties.

450 g.

$

2for

3 !

ONLY 3 DBAPYRSICE CLU

Artisan SELECT Quarter Cheesecake Sampler Or Chocolate Sampler.

340 g.

7

ea.

ONLY! S Y A D 3 RICE

CLUB P

Bakery Counter Low Fat Mountain Grain Bread

49

Signature CAFE BBQ Chicken

CLUB P

99

3

!

ONLY 3 DBAPYRSICE

Crest Toothpaste Regular, Mint or Tartar Control. Select varieties.

75 to 130 mL. LIMIT FOUR - Combined varieties.

CLU

Prices effective at all Alberta Safeway stores Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9, 2014 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates.

A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

$

4for

4 !

ONLY 3 DBAPYRSICE CLU

MARCH 7 8 9 FRI

SAT SUN

Prices in this ad good until March 9th.