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Premier faces caucus turmoil, accusation of tantrums, abuse

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Fish and Wildlife officers were called in to help RCMP members, who were tracking a cougar through backyards in the Marina Bay area of Sylvan Lake. The cougar was subsequently euthanized.

A cougar that triggered a public warning as it wandered through part of Sylvan Lake on Wednesday evening was later killed by Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers.

Sylvan Lake RCMP confirmed the very unusual sighting around 7:50 p.m. and cautioned residents around the Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club to keep their children and pets indoors.

The areas included the neighbourhoods of Willow Springs, Fairway Estates, Fox Run and Marina Bay. Just before 9:30 p.m., RCMP issued another press release stating the cougar had been located and was no lon-

ger a threat to the public.

Fish and Wildlife officers were called in earlier to help RCMP members, who were tracking the cougar through backyards in the Marina Bay area.

They arrived to assess the situation soon after RCMP had the animal cornered in a backyard on Lakeshore Drive, said Brendan Cox, a spokesperson with the provincial Justice and Solicitor General’s office. “The cougar was subsequently euthanized by Fish and Wildlife officers.

It’s unfortunate that it had to be euthanized but safety of the public has to be our officers’ first priority in these situations,� Cox said.

Please see COUGAR on Page A2

Ag producers applaud Korea deal

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Will Kingma has one complaint about the Canada-South Korea free trade agreement announced by the federal government this week.

It didn’t happen sooner.

“It should have been done earlier, but at least it’s done and we’re moving forward on it,� said the owner of Kingdom Farms near Bentley.

Kingma, who is a director with Alberta Pork, said it was critical that Canada follow the United States’ lead in striking a deal with the Asian country to eliminate tariffs on pork. The value of Canadian pork exports to

South Korea had dropped from $223 million in 2011 to $129 million in 2012 and $76 million last year. “We are playing a little bit of catchup, but at least we’re back on the table,� said Kingma.

Doug Sawyer, a Pine Lake-area beef producer and member of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s executive committee, echoed Kingma’s assess-

ment. “One of the biggest issues for the Canadian industry was the U.S. got a trade deal with them two years ago. So they’re two years ahead of us in lowering the tariffs. “We were at a do-or-die point.�

Please see TRADE on Page A2

MICHENER CENTRE: THE CLOSING DOORS

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homes, resulted in shocked families and galvanized an opposing force emphatic in its stance that Michener is the best possible home for those who still live there.

The debate has raged since the announcement between two camps, who appear perfectly polarized.

Talk to them, though, and a different picture emerges — community living advocates sympathize with anguished parents; those protesting endorse community living, just not for their loved ones.

Please see MICHENER on Page A2

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Photographer Jeff Stokoe, left, and reporters Susan Zielinski and Myles Fish will bring you the series, Michener Centre: The Closing Doors, beginning Saturday.

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“This so-called closure of Michener is nothing new,� says the centre’s onetime CEO Gordon Stangier, “It’s been going on for years.�

In many ways, that is true — the Michener Centre of today is a shell of its late-1960s apex, when it served as the definitive place for Alberta’s mentally handicapped population. About 215 people reside there now; 2,365 lived there then.

But if not new, the brusqueness of the provincial government announcement one year ago that the centre’s old institutional buildings would close, forcing about 125 residents out of their

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Boil water order affecting surgeries in Lethbridge

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LETHBRIDGE — A state of emergency due to a lack of potable water in a southern Alberta city is affecting surgeries.

Staff at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge have had to find ways to work around a boil water order that’s in effect in the city.

A total of 23 elective surgeries and 33 procedures were cancelled Thursday.

South Zone Medical Director Dr. Vanessa MacLean says medical equipment at the hospital can’t be properly sterilized without potable water.

A fast snow melt made the community’s river murky.

Lethbridge declared a state of emergency Wednesday as levels in its reservoir dipped critically low and Alberta Health Services put a boil water order in place saying water out of the tap is no longer safe to drink without bringing it to a rolling boil for at least one minute.

People have been asked to shorten showers, avoid using dishwashers and refrain from doing laundry.

Flushing toilets was still OK. Pools and arenas were closed and car washes were asked to stop operating. A ban was placed on open fires to avoid a potentially dangerous blaze that would be difficult to fight without enough water.

Officials said the quick snow melt due to suddenly rising temperatures was causing high turbidity in the Oldman River from which the city pulls its supply.

“The sun came out, the chinooks came, that created this rapid snowmelt and runoff,” said Doug Hawkins, director of Infrastructure Services for the city.

“We had a bit of rain on Monday in the foothills that exacerbated the problem, everybody decides to wash their cars, consumption went up at the same time we’re experiencing these nasty conditions in the river.”

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COUGAR: Drawn in by deer, stray pets “Cougars are typically very shy of humans and they tend to leave the area quickly if they know a human is nearby. This cougar’s behaviour was a threat to public safety and attempting to tranquilize the cougar could have further aggravated him as tranquilizing doesn’t always result in immediate sedation.”

The cougar was a sub-adult male, about 63.5 kg or 140 pounds.

Cox added it’s important for the public to avoid feeding deer, as it could draw in larger predators like cougars.

“We believe this cougar was drawn in by deer and possibly even stray pets,” he said.

The cougar population is healthy across Alberta, but it is still rare to see them in urban settings, Cox said.

Const. Gordon Marshall of Sylvan Lake RCMP said there was a report of a cougar earlier in the year on the other side of the lake, north of Birchcliff Road.

“But it is pretty rare. They’re a pretty elusive animal,” Marshall said. “From what I know, they’re fairly solitary but they will eat dogs, cats. There have been reports of children in the backyards that have been attacked.”

Alberta Parks closed several trails near Canmore on Thursday as well due to cougar sightings.

Three cougars were killed earlier this year at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in southeastern Alberta after animals attacked family pets.

Anyone with concerns about cougar activity can call the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-6423800. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

TRADE: Level playing field Canadian beef exports to Korea, which were $40 million a year prior to the BSE crisis, reached just

$7.8 million last year — with the United States’ favourable trading position preventing this figure from growing.

Terry Young, a Lacombe-area farmer who sits on the Alberta Wheat Commission and the Alberta Canola Producers Commission, said the benefits of liberalized trade with South Korea will extend beyond the livestock sectors. Not only will domestic demand for feed grain likely increase, canola and cereal grains grown in Canada will now face the same tariffs as competing products from the United States and other countries with trade agreements with South Korea.

Exports of Canadian canola to South Korea has ranged from $60 million to $90 million in recent years, while annual wheat shipments averaged $273 million from 2010 to 2012.

“As a producer, or an industry, we’re always looking for a level playing field,” said Young.

In addition to helping the Canadian agriculture industry maintain and grow its share of the market in Korea, the agreement should widen the door for expanded trade with other parts of Asia. This is important because the standard of living is rising there, and with it demand for protein and other food products, said Kingma and Young.

Market diversification protects livestock producers from border closures and other trade impediments, said Sawyer, but in the case of Asia it also increases the value they can get for their animals. He explained that demand for specific parts of a beef cow varies from country to country, so shipments can be customized to the tastes of each market.

“We can add, literally, hundreds of dollars to the value of a beef animal by getting an extra buck or two on this product, an extra buck or two on that product — by getting them sent to the highest value market.”

Young applauds the federal government for its efforts to negotiate international trade agreements, which he said are critical for Canadian agriculture — and the broader economy.

“It’s a renewable sector, and it’s fundamental to the economy.”

Sawyer agreed.

“They recognize the value of the agriculture industry within Canada, and particularly in Alberta, as a real economic stabilizer and a big economic player.”

The trade deal with South Korea covers both agricultural and non-agricultural products. Included is a

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MICHENER: Rich history Like the present, the history of the institution is rich in complexity. Former staff speak of the inhumanity of stripping residents naked en masse to wash them with scrub brushes, but also of taking them on vacations to Disneyland or having them over for birthday parties.

For Leilani O’Malley, before the pain caused by the sterilization she was subjected to at Michener nearly drove her to end her life, her entrance into the institution gave her some semblance of a normal childhood and may have saved her life in the first place. An unloving, abusive mother confined her there at age 10, but also enabled her to leave for good a decade later.

Whatever one’s opinion, the evolution of the centre named for a former governor general is undeniable. Dwellers once labelled morons, imbeciles and mental defectives are today simply residents or, to some, survivors.

Red Deer became the central point for the province’s mentally handicapped by chance, because it had a large, underused building already in place. In the nine decades since the original Provincial Training School opened, there has been no more important or enduring institution in the city.

As the government pledges to push forward with closure and families gear up for a legal challenge they hope will keep the centre open, the issue of what will happen to the last bastion of mental handicap institutionalization in Alberta is unclear.

Over the next two and a half weeks, beginning on Saturday, the Advocate will bring you Michener Centre: The Closing Doors, a series by Red Deer Advocate reporters Susan Zielinski and Myles Fish that examines the centre’s controversial past, debated present and unclear future.

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‘She’s just really not a nice lady’ PREMIER FACES CAUCUS TURMOIL, OFFICE CHAOS, ACCUSATION OF TANTRUMS, ABUSE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford was a leader under siege Thursday, facing caucus turmoil, a dysfunctional office and an accusation that she is an abusive bully, prone to tantrums and fits of rage.

It’s the latest chapter in what has become Redford’s nightmarish narrative of sagging support amid revelations of lavish spending on herself and her inner circle.

On Wednesday, she tried to stem the caucus revolt by agreeing to pay back $45,000 she and her aide, Brad Stables, spent to fly to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

That was not enough, how- Len Webber ever, to stop Calgary backFile photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS bencher Len Webber from Alberta Premier Alison Redford speaks at a press conference following the 2013 Council of the Federation quitting caucus Thursday to sit as an Independent. fall meeting in Toronto on Nov. 15, 2013.

Alberta’s deputy premier says the governing Tory caucus is united Webber told reporters in Calgary that Redford is disrespectful and has issues with uncontrolled an- behind Premier Alison Redford. ger.

“She’s just really not a nice lady,” Webber said. office, hoping to catch a shot of her in the hallway, that Redford would not be going but that the three “I cannot return to work and sit on the same side as her staff shut the door. premiers would talk by phone. long as Alison Redford is sitting at the helm.”

There were problems in her communications ofRedford’s communications director, Stefan BaranWebber had already announced his intention to fice. ski, disputed the characterization of dysfunction in seek the Conservative nomination in the new federal Redford was to fly to Regina on Thursday for a the office. He said the change of plans did not merit riding of Calgary Confederation. conference with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall a news release.

Webber said he has personally felt Redford’s and British Columbia’s Christy Clark.

“We don’t want to put out a news release when sting.

Rumours surfaced Wednesday that Redford would travel plans change,” said Baranski.

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Failure to learn from past ALBERTA’S BUDGET PICTURE IS FAR LESS ROSY THAN THE FINANCE MINISTER CLAIMS

BY SEAN SPEER SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE If you listen to Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner, the province’s public finances are under control. The government’s budget imposes no new taxes, spending growth has been moderated, and Alberta is running an operational budget surplus after successive years of budgetary deficits.

But there is reason to question this conventional view. The fact is the picture is less rosy (and more opaque) than the minister claims. The Alberta government has reverted back to a late 1980s pattern of high spending and missed opportunities. If Albertans want to position the province for a prosperous future, they should insist the government stop its current course and put Alberta on a different path — one guided by the successful policies of the past.

Previous Alberta governments reduced spending, lowered taxes, and reversed the province’s growth in debt.

The Klein government cut program spending by over 20 per cent between 1992-93 and 1996-97 and began making payments on the debt resulting in its elimination in 2004-05. This ambitious fiscal program positioned the province well relative to other Canadian prov-

inces and U.S. states.

However, recent Alberta governments have undone much of this progress. Government spending has grown significantly since the debt was eliminated and the province once again finds itself in deficit.

Program spending has increased, on average, by 6.6 per cent per year over the past decade. This sustained level of spending growth has outstripped population growth and inflation. And the current budget still anticipates average annual spending growth of 3.15 per cent in the coming years.

But this only tells part of the story.

The government also plans to spend $19.2 billion over the next three years on capital projects of which $12.2 billion is expected to be debt-financed.

This means that the province’s debt is growing even while the government heralds its return to a balanced budget.

Albertans may be surprised to discover this, especially since the budget materials are so difficult to navigate.

The government separates its operational budget (which is in surplus) from its capital budget (which is in deficit) and makes it difficult for observers to consolidate the two in order to get a full picture of the province’s public finances. The province’s Auditor General has previously criticized

the government’s fiscal transparency and last week’s budget does little to improve in this regard.

How can regular Albertans hold their government to account and have a debate about priorities and tradeoffs when even the province’s Auditor General can’t determine the true state of the government’s finances?

While it may be difficult to figure out the government’s year-over-year budgetary position, the overall trajectory is clear: the government has been growing spending, taking on debt, and drawing on the province’s net financial assets.

To this point: Alberta’s net financial assets — accumulated as a result of the hard work of the 1990s — have declined by about two-thirds to $12.1 billion in 2012-13 from $34.5 billion in 2006-07. This rapid decline in net financial assets is similar to what happened between 1984-85 and 1993-94.

And it is projected to continue. The budget estimates that the province’s net financial assets will fall to $3.9 billion by 2016-17. Chipping away at the net financial assets that were accumulated during the past period of fiscal discipline and not giving Albertans a clear picture of its bottom line has allowed the government to avoid hard choices about spending.

This type of approach, however,

fails to reflect the lessons from the 1990s when the Albertan government levelled with the public about the state of the province’s finances and then took action to improve them. This involved some tough choices but the results — in the form of high economic growth, job creation, and other positive economic and social outcomes — were worth it.

What can be done to get Alberta back on track?

The first step in reversing this trend of growing government debt is greater budget transparency. It should not be difficult to discern whether the budget is in deficit. This is the only way that Albertans can have a cleareyed debate about their priorities and trade-offs. The second is to revisit what worked for the province in the past.

This means a broadened plan to balance the budget — including both operational and capital spending — and to stop the decline in Alberta’s net financial assets.

Alberta could use a return to the successes of the 1990s. Unfortunately, last week’s opaque provincial budget seems to have taken its bearings from the failures of the 1980s.

Sean Speer is the associate director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute.

This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia.com).

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What a load of crap ... literally On March 3, my friend Tracey and I made plans to walk our dogs at Three Mile Bend. We hadn’t been to the park since autumn.

The City of Red Deer is active in supplying bags for those dog owners who bring their dog to the park without one. The city provides these as a very proactive and practical service.

However, these can be depleted, so I brought bags from home! That’s what responsible pet owners do!

When we arrived at the park, the amount of “lawn bombs” in the area was disgusting! Considerable canine ca-ca meant care had to be taken of where one walked for ice wasn’t the only slippery substance underfoot!

My friend and I were concerned the amount of pooch pollution at Three Mile Bend Park is both a human and canine health concern. We wondered how the city would deal with this ... would they choose to close the park if it is going to s--- ... literally?

Please, fellow dog-owners, get your poop-in-agroup, pack a bag and clean up after your pet! The alternative is you could always use your bare hands!

Wow ... that is dedication to your pet and community!

Kim Schellenberg Red Deer

Thanks for act of kindness On Wednesday, March 5, we had to come to the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre for a CT scan to determine if my husband had a brain aneurysm.

I circled every possible parking space, navigated between vehicles parked on exit roads, and finally found a short-term stall where I could park.

Explaining my dilemma to a commissionaire, I had permission to stay there.

While trying to use the parking meter, a gracious lady approached and said, “I’m paying for your parking.”

She obtained a full-day parking pass for me.

This unexpected act of kindness was such a lift in the day. I will look for a way to pass on a kindness.

But I hope this lady knows how much her kind words and actions meant to me. This was a beautiful example of a random act of kindness.

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cost of building one km of road for cars versus one km of separated lane for bicycles would be huge!

Plus the maintenance cost from car wear and tear would also be vastly different than that of the lane used by bicycles. Cycling infrastructure is actually cheaper than anything else we do to move people around in cities.

Funding issues are commonly cited by vocal antibike-lane campaigners. We don’t dispute that these are important issues but we believe that an informed factual background is a prerequisite to any useful discussion about those issues.

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Cost of moving people in our cities We would like to correct a misstatement of fact contained in Ron Pudwell’s letter to the editor about the cost of bike lanes (Red Deer Advocate, March 7, 2014).

Pudwell asserts that “the street was bought and paid for mostly by auto taxes” when referring to streets in downtown Red Deer. While it isn’t clear what Pudwell includes in the term “auto taxes,” we suspect that he means fuel taxes. According to Alberta Energy, of the 9¢/litre tax on all gasoline sold in Alberta, 5¢/litre is returned to the cities of Edmonton and Calgary based on volume delivered to those cities. The balance of provincial fuel tax revenues goes into general revenue, which is used to fund priority government services like health, education and infrastructure (see http://www.energy.alberta.ca/Oil/ pdfs/FactSheet_Gasoline.pdf). In other words, virtually none of Red Deer’s capital costs — including roads — are funded by fuel taxes.

One must also realize that the difference in the

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Seeking feral horse solutions Having no personal stake in this issue, I am approaching this as a disinterested observer. The recent issue over the capture of feral horses in the West Country has me wondering about the subject in general.

On the commute into Red Deer, we pass a couple of quarter sections that have a few dozen horses on them. One would have to infer that there is a very sizable population of ‘domesticated’ horses throughout the province.

Since it seems that there are a number of people rabidly against horses being used for meat, there has to be some reason behind so many people keeping horses for no apparent purpose.

In this age where the spectre of food shortages is predicted in the near future, it makes little sense to keep animals whose sole purpose is to mow pasture land to the nubs during the growing season, to then be fed hay throughout the winter.

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Aside from being kept as glorified pets, very few horses are actually used for working purposes. Except for those who adhere to the ‘traditional’ cowboy lifestyle to preserve their heritage — or to thumb their noses at modern life — horses will never again become a ‘green’ alternative to wheeled transportation.

As to the issue of feral horses in the West Country, it would seem that this is a problem easily solved if you look at it logically and leave your emotions at the door.

I use the term feral rather than wild because these animals are not a native species. They were introduced to the area by man. Therefore, it is man’s issue to solve.

Since we seem to have counts of every species of animal, fish and bird in this province, it should be possible to determine what the optimal number is for a feral horse population that would restore the natural balance in the area. You have to remember that some predators and scavengers now depend upon the horse population for part of its survival.

The issue then becomes a matter of determining how many of these feral horses will have to be captured and relocated.

Most of the time it isn’t a problem for horse lovers to put their money where their mouth is, but in this instance it seems that few are willing to do so.

Surely their own pastures could hold a few more horses — problem solved.

As was suggested by one of the people involved in the issue, the feral horse herds could be a good tourist draw to the area. To offer tourists a chance to be a part of a conservation effort would provide financial capital and stewardship capital at the same time.

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Energy regulator applauded for drilling pause layer by steam injection.

Flanagan said the method causes the layer, called caprock, to flex slightly. It’s not clear what effect that constant flexing from hundreds of wells is having, she said.

“You’re expanding and contracting the deposit, so it becomes more fragile. The integrity of the deposit changes over time. That’s why the question of appropriate pressure becomes a critical one.”

The consequences of too much pressure can be catastrophic. A 2006 blowout at a Total site left a 300-metre crater in the forest.

“This is really to ensure we don’t have future issues,” said Barter.

Barter said the approvals pause is not related to an ongoing leak at a Canadian Natural Resources site near Cold Lake, where bitumen forced by steam has seeped up from cracks in the earth.

Five companies have been affected by the approvals pause. That’s a small fraction of 195 steaming applications the regulator received in 2013, which included 190 applications for changes to existing projects and five applications for thermal projects.

One of the affected companies, Southern Pacific Resource Corp. (TSX:STP), doesn’t expect the delay will change its project’s timing.

“It’s not going to affect our timeline,” said spokesman Greg Foofat.

Southern Pacific will have to submit more detailed information on the structure of the caprock in its area. But Foofat said the company anticipated the regulator’s bulletin and built it into its schedule.

EDMONTON — Environmental groups are giving Alberta’s energy regulator a rare pat on the back over its decision to delay approvals for certain types of oilsands projects over concerns about the intensity of development.

“It’s encouraging that the (regulator), despite the pressure to increase development, is willing to take a pause when it’s required,” said Erin Flanagan of the Pembina Institute, an environmental think-tank.

In late January, the Alberta Energy Regulator announced it would delay approval for all oilsands proposals in a 1.2-million-hectare region around Fort McMurray that planned to use unconventional steam injection to recover bitumen from shallow deposits.

The regulator said it was increasingly concerned that development in the area was degrading the ability of subterranean rock to keep bitumen trapped underground.

“The intensity of development is increasing and we don’t see it slowing down,” said spokesman Darin Barter. “We’re seeing increased applications and increased development in that area and we want to make sure that, going forward, we’re not playing catch-up.”

Developments using steam to extract bitumen are expected to ultimately be responsible for up to 80 per cent of Alberta’s production.

Barter said the regulator is trying to avoid blowouts or seepages of bitumen forced through the rock

OILSANDS Another company, Silver Willow Energy (TSXV:SWE), said it was disappointed in and surprised by the regulator’s action. The move could delay the company’s project by up to two years, said president Howard Lutley.

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Western premiers strike ‘New West Partnership’ REGINA — The premiers of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia have agreed to make it easier for people moving between the provinces to license their cars or continue apprenticeships.

Starting in April 2015, people who move between the three provinces won’t need to get their cars inspected if their vehicles are less than four years old.

Nor will they need an inspection if one has been done at a designated facility within the last 90 days.

The decision was made by Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, Alberta Premier Alison Redford and B.C. Premier Christy Clark in a conference call Thursday for a meeting of what they call the “New West Partnership.”

“Right now, technically, if you bring in a vehicle, any vehicle, and you want to plate it here or you want to plate it in British Columbia, you could be required to have an inspection on the vehicle,” Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said in Regina.

“And we’re just saying look, that’s not necessary, especially for the newer vehicles.”

Currently, all vehicles must be inspected once they arrive in the new province, but that can be cumbersome and costly for workers and families.

The premiers have also agreed that apprentices in the skilled trades will be able to move without having to start their training all over again.

Wall quoted Sarah Watts-Rynard, executive director of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, who said Canada has 13 different apprenticeship systems.

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REDFORD: Absent from Question Period NDP Leader Brian Mason said business is falling by the wayside: bills are not being presented, no one is speaking to the bills before the legislature and the house is adjourning early.

“The government is essentially paralyzed,” said Mason.

During question period Thursday afternoon, Redford’s two lieutenants, Hancock and Campbell, employed the premier’s unused desk for their overflow of books and briefing notes. All around them Tory MLAs were varying shades of grim as opposition members questioned them again on their use of government planes for party fundraisers.

The PC bleakness, though, didn’t extend to Labour Minister Thomas Lukaszuk. He declined to endorse Redford’s leadership on the way in to the caucus meeting and didn’t stop to talk to reporters after.

The Edmonton member was recently demoted by Redford from his post as deputy premier and minister for advanced education.

“Are you still a member of caucus?” a reporter asked Lukaszuk as he walked from Government House.

“Of course I am. It was a very productive conversation,” said Lukaszuk, without breaking stride.

Following Lukaszuk in the scrum was Baranski, though he said it was only coincidental.

During question period, while his colleagues looked glumly on, Lukaszuk rocked and swivelled in his chair at the end of the front bench, smiling and waving to people in the gallery.

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“You know that’s probably dumb for Canada to have that kind of a system, especially when we have a labour shortage in parts of the country, especially in the trades,” said Wall.

“And so we three...the New West Partnership premiers, are going to direct our ministers to harmonize these apprenticeship initiatives across the West, to do by September 2014. It’s an aggressive target, but that’s the one we’ve set.”

The premiers say that will be better for employers that operate in more than one province and will allow Western provinces to more easily share training resources.

The premiers have also signed a memorandum of understanding to look at getting more open source textbooks in an effort to save students and their parents money. B.C. already makes nearly 20 textbooks available for free online to post-secondary students.

“Parents and students embraced this with open arms because it’s such a relief not to be spending $600 or $1,000 on your textbooks,” said Clark.

Clark says B.C. has started with entry level courses, the ones that are most subscribed.

She says there’s less variation in the course offerings between the provinces at that level so it makes “a really, really good target for all of us to work on together.”

Redford was on the conference call with the premiers, but did not talk part in the follow up call with media.

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Chow kicks off mayoral campaign CRITICIZES ROB FORD’S ‘DISAPPOINTING’ LEADERSHIP

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Veteran left-wing politician Olivia Chow kicked off her campaign to unseat the city’s infamous mayor Thursday by alluding to his numerous scandals but refusing to discuss their potential impact on the race.

Speaking to a packed church hall, the former city councillor and federal MP — already considered a front-runner — criticized Rob Ford for his “disappointing” leadership.

“He is no role model for my granddaughters,” Chow said. “We deserve better.”

Chow made no mention of Ford’s numerous, highly publicized scandals: crack-smoking, alcoholic binges, profane rants, ties to suspected drug traffickers, and an ongoing police investigation into his activities.

Asked about the potential impact on the mayoralty race of Ford’s conduct — the fodder of headlines and TV comedy across Canada and internationally — Chow dodged.

“It’s not just a scandal, it’s really his failed policies,” she said.

Ford has said he’s not concerned at facing off against Chow, bragging instead about his solid fiscal management and dedicated service to his constituents.

“This city’s booming, this city’s on fire, I’ve got a proven track record,” Ford said Thursday at city hall.

“All she (Chow) is is a tax-and-spend socialist.

Everyone knows it. Call it for what it is.”

Given his notoriety, what would normally be a local political tussle focused on gridlock, public transit or social housing now seems destined to play out before a much broader audience.

“The world will be watching,” said Myer Siemiatycki, a political science professor at Ryerson University.

“The world knows about Mayor Ford and some across the world might wonder, ’Can someone with this kind of record actually get themselves re-elected?”’

Ford’s re-election will depend on whether he hangs on to his diehard supporters, colloquially known as the “Ford Nation,” and can pick up votes from those who believe in his selfprofessed tax-busting record, observers said.

Ford himself was unfazed, saying earlier this week: “My ’Ford Nation’ people aren’t budging and we’re doing great.”

Rob Drummond, political science professor emeritus at York University, pegged Ford’s bedrock support at somewhere between 20 and 30 per cent.

“I’m astounded at how long he’s been able to sustain the support that he has,” Drummond said.

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Jean Carriere stepped aside after the photo started to make the rounds on social media.

The photo was of a half-naked white woman holding up her middle finger with the words “(expletive) Islam.”

Carriere told a Radio-Canada journalist he posted the photo because he felt it was profeminist.

PQ Leader Pauline Marois confirmed Thursday that Carriere was no longer the party’s candidate in the Montreal riding of Lafontaine, a traditional Liberal stronghold.

“Mr. Carriere called us this morning and said he would (withdraw) his candidacy and I accepted this proposal,” Marois said.

she said, adding she helped balance budgets as a councillor.

Nelson Wiseman, a professor of political science at the University of Toronto, said one of Ford’s main challenges will be to ensure voters buy into his “ordinary guy” persona.

“Ford isn’t the anti-establishment candidate, though he wants to present himself that way. He’s actually the mayor,” Wiseman said.

“All he can say is that these are downtown elites (but) he drives an SUV Cadillac.”

Wiseman also said it’s highly likely Ford’s recent past will drag him down and out of the race — before voting day.

In addition, Ford might opt to withdraw and run for council if he decides he can’t win re-election because a mayoral loss would put him out of politics altogether.

Among other right-wing contenders in the race are one-time Ontario Progressive Conservative leader John Tory, who slagged Chow as someone who “never met a public dollar she couldn’t spend,” and city councillor Karen Stintz, who called Chow a “double-dipper.”

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Chow, the widow of the late New Democrat icon Jack Layton, is the first heavyweight contender on the left to challenge for the Oct. 27 vote.

What’s clear, political observers said, is that she has the pedigree and street cred to be a formidable opponent.

“She brings a very distinctive record, persona, positioning,” Siemiatycki said.

Chow’s main challenges over the next seven months will be to strip away suburban votes from Ford, and counter perceptions of New Democrats as incorrigibly tax and spend.

In her campaign speech that came a day after she resigned as an MP, Chow shook off any suggestion she’s a downtown elite — a phrase Ford often throws at opponents.

She played up her roots as a hardworking immigrant to Canada, noting her speech was given in the same inner city neighbourhood of St. James Town in which she grew up.

“I learned to work hard and make every penny count, to save for rainy days and to invest wisely,”

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Canada will offer $220M to prop up Ukraine’s finances though IMF: Baird OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says Canada will contribute $220 million to an international effort to stabilize the finances of the government of Ukraine.

He says Canada is prepared to work with the European Union, the United States and the International Monetary Fund to help Ukraine.

The minister says Ukraine seems to have enough money to keep afloat for a few months, giving the international community time to work out some solutions.

Baird says it’s crucial to give economic support to Ukraine during its current tensions with Russia, but Canada won’t be writing blank cheques.

He says IMF advisers on the ground in Ukraine will make recommendations on what level of support the country needs.

Baird also says Canada won’t recognize the Russian-backed referendum this weekend in Crimea, calling it an illegitimate stunt.

Afghan war vets face struggle: advocates

BY MURRAY BREWSTER THE CANADIAN PRESS KABUL, Afghanistan — History can sometimes have a strange echo.

The Harper government is preparing in a big way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War at the same time as it faces the human toll of its own vastly smaller military adventure.

The cares, concerns and complaints of veterans from the war to end all wars and follow-on calamity of the Second World War helped shape the social and political landscape of 20th century in important, under-appreciated, and now sometimes forgotten ways, say historians and advocates.

The recent image of frustrated ex-soldiers locked in testy exchange with an equally exasperated Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino made great grist for question period and good television, but historian Desmond Morton was struck by the parallel with the personalities and events following the Great War. Canadian soldiers in the 1920s had to plead their case for assistance the Board of Pension Commissioners and its hidebound chairman, Col. John Thompson, himself a veteran, but who never served at the front. “Fantino is tough. No more crap from these guys was the message� out of that infamous meeting, said Morton, who wrote the book Fight of Pay: Soldiers Families in the Great War. “After the First World War, Col. Thompson was a stickler and in terms of the government, from a cash-cutting point of view, he was their ideal guy. He was determined not to waste public money on whiners.�

Today, Ottawa has invested heavily in new programs and care for veterans, but Fantino’s no-nonsense approach has rubbed many ex-soldiers the wrong way.

But like the Harper government of today, the country was — after 1918 — digging itself out of a fiscal hole. The Union govern-

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Back then, soldiers’ expectations had been raised by Borden’s pre-Vimy Ridge pledge: “You need have no fear that the government and the country will fail to show just appreciation of your service to the country and that no man will have just cause to reproach the government for having broken with the men who won and the men who died.�

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Tory MP on cusp of retirement laments decline of Commons civility OTTAWA — His military background meant that MP Laurie Hawn was involved in some of the most heated Commons debates on matters such as the torture of Afghan detainees, the treatment of veterans and the purchase of new fighter jets.

The Edmonton Tory, who announced this week he will not seek re-election, was often the government’s key attacker in the parliamentary committees he sat on. With a suffer-no-fools style, he would question the credibility of witnesses and correct what he saw as mistakes in the public record.

But as he looks towards retirement, Hawn says he’s concerned about a general decline of civility in Parliament over the eight years he’s been in Ottawa. “It’s no secret, obviously Parliament has been combative,� said the 66-year-old former lieutenant-colonel in the Royal Canadian Air Force. “Parliament’s always combative and it should be that way. But it should be measured, it should be respectful, it should be rational. “I think we’ve gotten away from that, to a greater extent than I would like.�

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VANCOUVER — A judge has ruled the Crown can present evidence at the perjury trial for an RCMP officer that alleges four Mounties colluded to fake a story about Robert Dziekanski’s death.

Const. Kwesi Millington is on trial for perjury in connection with his testimony at a public inquiry that examined what happened when Dziekanski was stunned with a Taser at Vancouver’s airport.

Millington’s lawyer argued the Crown should not be able to claim the officer colluded with the other Mounties before speaking to investigators, because a judge rejected the same argument last year when another officer was acquitted Judge William Ehrcke (urr-KEY’) says the legal principle that Millington’s lawyers attempted to use only applies if the same person is on trial.

Const. Bill Bentley was found not guilty of perjury last year, and Ehrcke points out Millington wasn’t formally part of that trial in any way.

The Crown is appealing Bentley’s acquittal.

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Raiders strike back in city final WIN FORCES THIRD AND DECIDING GAME IN BOYS FINAL when talking about Rehn. “But that’s the best we can do.”

The Lightning still have home court advantage, but it’s not something that Doan feels confident with.

“In theory it should be an advantage, but nothing comes easy.”

Cook added 15 points, Gage Rehn 13 and Pasiuk 12 for the Raiders while Sean Campbell had 27 points, Mackenzie Wright 16 and Jesse Ross 12 for the Lightning.

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Raiders 80 Lightning 70 The difference between the Lindsay Thurber Raiders and Hunting Hills Lightning has been minimal this season, so it’s no surprise the Central Alberta High School boys’ 4A zone basketball final is going the distance.

The Raiders forced the third and deciding game tonight at 6 p.m. at Hunting Hills with an 80-70 victory over the Lightning at Hunting Hills Thursday.

“We’ve split the first two games we’ve played this season and they were both close,” said Raiders head coach Dwayne Lalor. “Tonight was the fact we hit a couple more shots than they did.”

“It was a 10-point game, but we could have called a time out and tried to narrow the gap, but it didn’t mean anything,” said Lightning head coach Scott Doan. “It was another close game.”

For the second straight meeting the Raiders outplayed the Lightning in the third quarter, this time to take a 56-53 lead after trailing 40-30 at the half.

“We played well in the third quarter and tonight we kept making our shots.

On Wednesday we’d get ahead then didn’t execute,” explained Lalor.

The teams were tied at 67 in the final quarter, but when Ben Pasiuk hit a jumper put the Raiders up 69-67 they never trailed.

Parker Cook played a key role in the final outcome as he hit a pair of baskets and a free throw to give the Raiders a 76-69 lead with just over two minutes remaining.

“We made the shots we needed to and it relaxed everyone, which was important for us,” added Lalor.

“This was a must-win for us and now it sets the stage where a bunch of guys on both sides will be going for the big prize.”

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Hunting Hills Lightning Evan Petriew makes a bold move past Lindsay Thurber Raiders Cam Black and Jarrett Zilinski as he lays up a shot during Boys Basketball playoff action at Hunting Hills on Thursday.

Tanner Rehn was a major factor in the Raiders success as he finished with 26 points and 14 rebounds.

“He’s a player,” said Lalor. “He has

the talent to play in the CIS.” “Last year we had Dallas (Hancox) inside, but he’s not around this year so he’s hard to handle inside,” said Doan

Raiders 72 Lightning 36 On the girls’ side the Raiders jumped out into a 17-4 first quarter lead and coasted to a 72-36 victory over the Lightning to win the best-of-three zone final 2-0.

The Raiders were never challenged as they dominated the game with their pressure defence and fast break offence.

“They played well and forced a number of turnovers that turned into fast-break points,” said Lightning head coach Jill de Jonge. “It’s hard to guard someone in transition.”

On the other side Raiders head coach Kathy Lalor couldn’t have been happier.

“We played excellent team defence, did a great job on the boards and with our help-side defence,” she said. “Our defence certainly created offence.”

The Raiders don’t have a lot of height, but use their speed and quickness to control the play.

“We have speed and we capitalized on it,” said Lalor, who used everyone on her bench over the last quarter, including a pair of Grade 10s she brought up from the junior varsity program.

“It gives them a chance to play at this level, plus we’ll take them to the provincials so they see that as well,” said Lalor.

De Jonge also had a pair of younger JV players on her roster.

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Oilers get beat up by NHL-leading Blues

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Blues 6 Oilers 2 ST. LOUIS — Vladimir Sobotka needed just a couple shifts to return to top form Thursday night.

Back after missed the previous 12 games because of a left knee injury, Sobotka had a goal and two assists to help the NHL-leading St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Thursday night.

“I just kept it simple,” Sobotka said after the fifth threepoint game of his career. “It was about timing. As the game went along, I got a little faster and a little stronger.”

St. Louis has won six of seven overall and eight of nine against Edmonton.

Alex Pietrangelo started a four-goal third period and Jaden Schwartz added two goals for the Blues, who outscored Edmonton 17-4 in sweeping the three-game season series.

Pietrangelo, Schwartz and T.J. Oshie scored in 7:14 span at the outset of the third period to break a 2-2 tie, and Schwartz added his second goal of the period at 12:56.

Ryan Miller made 23 saves to improve to 5-0-1 since joining the Blues in a trade with Buffalo on Feb. 28. He’s 7-0 against Edmonton.

Sobotka scored late in the first period and then set up the winning goal 42 seconds

into the third period. He stole the puck from Andrew Ference in the corner and found Pietrangelo wide open in the slot for a 3-2 lead.

“We knew he was going to bring some energy and some bite back into our lineup,” Pietrangelo said. “Whether he felt his best or not, it certainly looked like he didn’t miss a beat. We kind of needed a little extra jump and he seems to have brought it.”

Pietrangelo felt he had to capitalize on Sobotka’s hard work in the corner “It was a great pass, I’d better bury it,” Pietrangelo said.

Vladimir Tarasenko also scored for St. Louis, and Oshie added two assists.

Miller has stopped 134 of 145 shots in six games with St. Louis and has yet to lose in regulation.

He has a 1.82 goals-againstaverage and .924 save percentage with the Blues.

David Perron and Mark Fraser scored for Edmonton.

Perron spent six seasons in St. Louis and leads the Oilers with 25 goals.

Edmonton tied it at 2 late in the second period on Fraser’s shot from close range.

The Blues then took over with a near-perfect third period.

“We played with tempo and we played with speed in the neutral zone,” St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock said. “We were really effective. We put a lot of

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Edmonton Oilers’ Jordan Eberle, right, tries to get off a shot as St. Louis Blues’ Kevin Shattenkirk defends during the third period of an NHL game, Thursday, in St. Louis. The Blues won 6-2. pressure on people.”

St. Louis outshot Edmonton 14-11 over the final 20 minutes, peppering goalie Ben Scrivens from start to finish.

“They capitalized on their scoring chances,” Scrivens said.

“But I needed to make more saves than I did.”

The Oilers appeared to have gained the momentum with Fraser’s tying goal.

“I don’t care how good they are, we were able to play with them for two periods,” Edmonton coach Dallas Eakins said.

“We certainly should be able to do it for another 20 more minutes.”

Notes: The Oilers have used six goalies this season. ... Edmonton C Sam Gagner had a five-game points streak snapped. ... The Oilers are 7-23 in their last 12 games, their best stretch since going 8-3 at the start of the 2011-12 season. ... Oshie’s two assists give him a career-high 36 this season.

Roughriders sign head coach Chamblin to contract extension

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — Two years ago, GM Brendan Taman went outside the box to find a new head coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

On Thursday, he rewarded Corey Chamblin with a contract extension through the 2017 season after leading the Riders to just the fourth Grey Cup title in franchise history.

“I went with my heart and some people may viewed it outside the box but I knew we had the right guy,” Taman told reporters at a news conference.

“Corey brings is a lot of things to the table I was looking for when we were hiring a head coach for this organization.

“He’s knowledgeable, he’s very confident, he can deal with people which is very important as a head coach, he’s got a very very good ability to put a very good coaching staff together. The last two years we’ve been able to do that and we’re going to have another one this year and I think that’s a huge credit to Corey.”

Taman hired Chamblin, then Hamilton’s defensive co-ordinator, following the 2012 season after Saskatchewan posted a league-worst 5-13 record. The Riders finished third in the West Division with an 8-10 record in Chamblin’s first season, losing 36-30 to Calgary in the conference semifinal.

Last year, Saskatchewan won eight of its first nine games before suffering four straight losses. The Riders finished the regular season with an 11-7 record — second only to Calgary (league-best 14-4 mark).

After dispatching B.C. 29-25 in the West semifinal, the Riders upset Calgary 35-13 to advance to the Grey Cup game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Before a rabid Mosaic Stadium gathering of 44,710, the Riders capped their season by downing Hamilton 45-23 for their first CFL title ever on home soil.

“It was great for Brendan to think outside the box,” Chamblin said of Taman. “He talks about making that decision from the heart, well, I coach from the heart and I thought that was a good match for us.”

The country’s sports editors and broadcasters rewarded the Riders for their accomplishment by voting them The Canadian Press Team of the Year for 2013. And in February, Chamblin was also named the CFL’s coach of the year.

And now, Chamblin has a deal that gives him the long-term security often sought by a pro football head coach.

But Chamblin isn’t about to rest on his laurels.

“It’s not something for us to sit back and say, ‘Yeah, hey, this is what we’ve done,”’ he said. “I think the biggest thing it does is it gives us a chance to work together to continue something.

“We don’t want to be one and done. There’s a lot

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of things that I think we still have left on the table that we have not accomplished.”

Chamblin heads into his third season having amassed a 19-17 regular-season record. He’s also 3-1 in the playoffs, including the Grey Cup victory.

But he’ll have a much different team to coach in ’14.

Running back Kory Sheets — the Grey Cup MVP — and veteran slotback Weston Dressler both signed NFL deals with Oakland and Kansas City, respectively. Among the other players no longer with the Riders are defensive tackle Keith Shologan (Ottawa, CFL expansion draft), defensive back Craig Butler (Hamilton, free agent), running back Jock Sanders (Calgary, free agent), receiver Kierrie Johnson (Ottawa, free agent), linebacker Abraham Kromah (Hamilton, free agent) and punter Ricky Schmitt (B.C., free agent).

However, Taman said one of Chamblin’s biggest strengths is his ability to communicate with players.

“One of the main things we wanted was to have a head coach who was able to walk into this lockerroom and get the message across to the players,” he said. “Corey does a very good job of that, obviously.

“Whether the message is good or bad or indifferent, he gets it across. He also brings a definite passion to win, he’s driven to win on a daily basis. He wakes up every day with ideas and knowledge to try and improve this team.”

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THIS WEEK IN REBELS HISTORY

BARTOSAK CLOSE TO BREAKING ANOTHER REBELS TEAM RECORD BUT HOW DOES THAT STACK UP TO OTHER TEAM RECORDS?

Red Deer Rebels forward Cam Cunning scored his 19th goal of the season— in just Cam Cunning his 40th game — in a 5-3 loss to the visiting Regina Pats on March 11 of 2006. The Rebels, with three regular-season games still remaining, were officially eliminated from the playoff race with the home-ice setback. “It wasn’t good enough,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter, disappointed with his team’s performance. “Tonight was an example of how our season has been, with inconsistent players and overall inconsistent play.

Our older guys weren’t good enough tonight.

We had guys who were minus-two and minusthree.” Cunning, who prior to the game was named co-winner — with Brandon Sutter — of the club’s most valuable player award, was acquired from the Vancouver Giants earlier in the season and was one of the few bright spots with the Rebels in his overage campaign.

An NHL draft pick of the Calgary Flames, he went to play five seasons in the American Hockey League.

WHO’S HOT Moose Jaw Warriors C Brayden Point owns the longest current points streak — 10 games.

During his run dating Brayden Point back to Feb. 22, the Calgary native, who is expected to be taken in the first two to three rounds of this year’s NHL entry draft, has collected 20 points — including eight goals — and has risen to 10th in league scoring with 89 points (35g,54a) in 70 games.

THEY SAID IT “It’s usually the first question (people ask). My dad grew up in Spruce Grove where Grant is from and Tyler Fuhr last year I finished the year with Spruce Grove (in the Alberta junior A ranks). A lot of people came up to me asking if I knew Grant or if I knew his mom.

‘Sorry, I don’t. Not related.’ ” — Regina Pats backup netminder Tyler Fuhr, to Greg Harder of the Regina Leader-Post, in regards to questions pertaining to his connection to former NHL and Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Grant Fuhr.

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR It’s a relatively safe assumption that Patrik Bartosak will enter the Red Deer Rebels franchise record book for the second time in a manner of weeks when his club concludes WHL regular-season play this weekend.

Bartosak, who last month broke Shane Bendera’s longtime mark for most saves in a season and has continued to add to the record, needs just 50 saves to catch Mike Whitney as the goaltender with the most stops in franchise history.

Considering the Rebels host the Eastern Conference frontrunning Edmonton Oil Kings Saturday and then visit the provincial capital for a rematch Sunday afternoon, Bartosak is almost a lock to surpass Whitney’s mark of 4,542 saves, which he established during four seasons with Red Deer — from 1994-95 through to ‘97-98.

Whitney, for the record, appeared in 162 regular-season games with the Rebels. Bartosak has been between the Red Deer pipes for 143 WHL outings through roughly two and a half seasons.

If and when Bartosak slots into another franchise history category, he’ll join a fairly notable group, including many names from the team’s first five to 10 years in the league.

For starters, local product Jon Zukiwsky owns the mark of most games played — 301 during five seasons from ‘93-94 to ‘97-98 inclusive. Zukiwsky was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 1995 but never played pro hockey.

Arron Asham, who was with the Rebels from 1994 to the spring of ‘98, owns the Red Deer franchise record in three categories — goals (131), assists in (161) and points (292). A talented and tough WHL forward, Asham’s offensive skills never translated to the top level, but the Manitoba product did enjoy a 13-year NHL career as a hardnosed winger and is currently playing out his pro career with Hartford of the American Hock-

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Red Deer Rebels goaltender Patrik Bartosak needs just 50 saves to catch Mike Whitney as the goaltender with the most stops in franchise history. ey League.

Speaking of tough and sturdy, Pete Leboutillier established a franchise mark for penalty minutes that has survived the test of time. Leboutillier chalked up 743 minutes during his four winters in Red Deer, was drafted by the New York Islanders in 1993 and the Anaheim Ducks in ‘95, and played 35 NHL games with Anaheim and four seasons in the AHL and one in England before retiring due to a knee injury.

A six-foot-one, 200-pound eight winger, Leboutillier’s time in the pro ranks is profiled in the book: 24 Bittersweet Tales of Short Major League Sports Careers.

While Bartosak has posted seven shutouts this season, he

won’t surpass Darcy Kuemper’s career record of 19. Bartosak has a total of 13 — two more than former runner-up and current Carolina Hurricanes stopper Cam Ward — heading into the final two regular-season games of his WHL career.

Kuemper, now with the Minnestoa Wild, also owns the Rebels’ regular-season record of 13 shutouts and the lowest goals-against average (1.86) in a single season, both established during the 201-0-11 campaign.

Also on his WHL resume are Red Deer career marks for most games played (178) and minutes played (10,086) from the 2008-09 season through to 2010-11, and WHL and CHL goalie of the year awards in 2010-11.

Ward chalked up more over-

all wins than any other Rebels stopper — 101 from 2000 through to the 2003-04 campaign.

Regarding single -season Red Deer records, the late B.J. Young sniped a single-season best 58 goals in 1996-97. Drafted

by Detroit in 97, he played one NHL game and seven seasons of minor pro hockey before being killed in a 2005 automobile accident.

Other Rebels single-season marks are held by the following: 2000-01 WHL scoring champ and CHL player of the year Justin Mapletoft (most assists, 77; most point, 120); Shane Bendera (most games played, 69); and Leboutillier (penalty minutes, 300). gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

Bartosak a lock for end-of-year hardware The Red Deer Rebels will dole out their scholastic player of the year and humaniteam awards prior to Saturday’s meeting tarian awards are ‘inside’ honours. with the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings and at ● In the terrifying and unfortunate case least two of the categories are virtual locks. of Tim Bozon, no news is not necessarily Netminder Patrik Bartosak distanced good news. himself from the pack with his magnificent So Thursday’s update on the meningitisvolume of work down the stretch and is the stricken Kootenay Ice forward by the SasRebels MVP for the 2013-14 season. For- katoon Health Region was welcomed by the ward and captain Conner Bleackley and hockey world at large, particularly because deluxe defenceman Haydn it featured a positive slant.

Fleury, were in the running The press release reads: “Tim earlier in the season, but it Bozon remains in the Intensive became a one-horse race in Care Unit at Royal University in recent weeks.

Saskatoon after being admitted on Adam Musil, meanwhile, March 1 with Neisseria Meningitis. is the front-runner in the He remains in ICU, however docrookie-of-the-year race, with tors have indicated his condition fellow forwards Grayson remains critical but stable and imPawlenchuk, Evan Polei and proving. He has been in an induced Vukie Mpofu and rearguard coma since being admitted to the Nik Charif deserving of honICU, but doctors are now working ourable mention. to slowly wake him. His family has Fleury is hands’ down the indicated that Tim has responded GREG Rebels’ best defender and will to verbal stimuli.”

MEACHEM almost certainly be honoured Bozon’s parents, Phillipe and as such Saturday. Charif, his Helene, have reportedly been overblueline partner, and possibly whelmed by the e-mail and other Kayle Doetzel are in the conmessages of support from people versation, but it’s more of a whisper than a around the world. discussion.

Individuals and organizations have enThe most under-rated player award quired about making donations, and due could go to any numbers of skaters, includ- to limited insurance coverage the WHL ing Doetzel, Brooks Maxwell, Wyatt John- has established a trust fund to assist the son and Scott Feser, who just might be the Bozon family with medical and rehabilitafront-runner considering he’s sniped 14 tion costs, with details to be released by the goals in just 44 games since being sum- league this week. moned from the junior A ranks. ● The Kelowna Rockets, for the third The Red Deer Advocate players’ award time in franchise history, nailed down is presented to the player whose teammates the WHL regular-season championship feel best exemplifies the characteristics Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over the host of heart, leadership and determination. and badly-outclassed Kamloops Blazers.

Captain Conner Bleackley would be a good Only the performance of current Blazers choice, with other possibilities being Barto- and former Red Deer Rebels netminder sak, Johnson and relative newcomer Aspen Bolton Pouliot kept the game reasonably Sterzer. close, with Kamloops still within a goal Fan balloting will decide the McDon- with under four minutes to play in the third ald’s player of the year recipient, while the period.

INSIDER

The Rockets are 8-0 versus the Blazers during the season and will take on the TriCity Americans in the opening round of the playoffs. ● The Americans landed the final playoff spot in the Western Conference Tuesday by gaining a single point in a 3-2 overtime loss to Portland.

The Tri-City overtime setback also punted the Prince George Cougars out of the playoff race for a third straight season.

Some of the Cougars followed the broadcast of Tuesday’s game in Portland on the internet, while others couldn’t’ bear to tune in.

“I was at home checking the score and I felt pretty sad there,” Cougars overage forward Todd Fiddler told Ted Clarke of the Prince George Citizen. “We didn’t end it the way we wanted to and make playoffs but obviously we can go out on a positive note and get two wins in our last two games.”

“It’s definitely disappointing to be out this early,” added Cougars captain Troy Bourke, 19, who has yet to win a playoff game in his four years with the Cougars.

“It was our fault. We let points slip throughout the year and it cost us. Things happened and we just fell short. It was an extremely talented group but injuries killed us. We had four of our best forwards out.” ● Prince Albert Raiders forward Leon Draisaitl is the WHL player of the week for the seven-day period ending March 9.

Draisaitl, who won the award earlier this season, sniped five goals and added four assists over the week in question, leading his team to three straight wins.

The German centre is ranked sixth by ISSHockey for this year’s NHL entry draft.

Barrie Colts defenceman Aaron Ekblad is ranked first, followed by Kootenay Ice centre Sam Reinhart.

Red Deer Rebels defenceman Haydn Fleury is at No. 10, while teammate and forward Conner Bleackley is 22nd. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Matt Every made the best of the worst conditions Thursday at Innisbrook. Danny Lee, finally, seems to be playing good golf in any weather.

They were among a four-way tie for the lead after the opening round of the Valspar Championship, a day so challenging that 3-under 68 was the highest score to lead after the first round in the 14-year history of this event.

Pat Perez and Greg Chalmers also had 68s to share the lead.

Every was the only one among the leaders to play in the morning, when the temperatures were in the mid50s and felt even colder because of a strong wind. He had three birdies on his last four holes, all of them about 15 feet or longer, and was five shots better than he would have hoped when he teed off.

“I would have been satisfied with 2 over today,” Every said. “It was tough.

This morning you couldn’t feel your hands. The wind was brutal.”

The temperature warmed under full sunshine in the afternoon, though that only helped a little. Only three players broke 70 in the morning, with the average score nearly 3 ½ shots over par. Eight players broke 70 in the afternoon, and the average for the day turned out to be 72.6.

Lee was in the last group, and how he got to Tampa Bay explains why he was one of the leaders.

The former U.S. Amateur champion had missed every cut this year, and six straight dating to the OHL Classic in Mexico last November. That changed last week in the Puerto Rico Open, when he posted all four rounds in the 60s to finish second to Chesson Hadley.

That got him into the field at Innisbrook, and Lee kept right on rolling.

He ran off three birdies in five holes to start his round and was the only player all day to reach 4 under with a birdie on the par-5 first. He dropped his only shot on No. 6 when he failed to get up-and-down from the bunker.

“I gained a lot of confidence after last week playing with the finish in Puerto Rico,” Lee said. “It really helped me a lot with that confidence

stuff, and I’m hitting it really well right now. My ball striking is the best it’s ever been, especially with the putting.

I got the new claw grip — still working great, which is fantastic.”

Only 25 players managed to break par.

Matteo Manassero, who didn’t break 74 in four rounds at Doral last week, was in the large group at 69 that included Nicolas Colsaerts and Bill Haas. Russell Knox, who lost in a four-man playoff two weeks ago at the Honda Classic, was in the group at 70.

John Merrick made bogey on his last two holes for a 70, while Peter Uihlein made birdie on two of his last three holes, including a 35-foot putt on his last hole, for a 70.

This is a big week for Uihlein, a European Tour member, who is No. 73 in the world. He has only two more tournaments to try to get into the top 50 in the world and become eligible for the Masters.

Justin Rose, at No. 7 the highestranked player in the world at Innisbrook, Luke Donald and 20-year-old Jordan Spieth were among those at 70.

More cold was expected Friday morning before the warming trend returns the rest of the week. That means Lee, Perez and the others could face wind and cold at the start of their second round.

Lee can only draw comparisons with his game, not the course or the conditions.

He had never been to the Copperhead course, regarded by many as perhaps the best tournament course in Florida. He played a practice round Tuesday and jokingly said he would have shot about a 90.

“I was shocked how hard it was,” he said. “Without the wind and the cold weather — even we’re playing in nice weather — it’s a very tough golf course.”

Every traded birdies and bogeys until a strong finish. He made birdie putts of 15 feet on the sixth and seventh holes, and then made a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-3 eighth and he made par from a fairway bunker on his last hole.

“I’ve played enough to know the first round doesn’t matter that much,” Every said. “This place is just going to

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Weir hits from in front of the gallery on the 17th hole during the first round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament Thursday, in Palm Harbor, Fla. be about not making doubles and taking yourself out of the tournament.”

Perez played well on the West Coast, earning nearly $1 million, and then took three weeks off. He worked a little with his coach, but felt some rust early, so he was happy to get around

Innisbrook at 68. And he was lucky to be playing late.

“Definitely the guys that teed off at 7:40, 7:50, they had the hardest of what we’re going to see this week,” Perez said. “I think so far we got the good side.”

JUNIOR B HOCKEY Kings erase big deficit to avoid upset in first round at nationals Wranglers finish off Lightning MEN’S BASKETBALL fence boards and we needed to stop that trend.”

The Kings meet the Sheridan College Bruins of Oakville, Ont. in today’s 9:30 p.m. (MDT) semifinal.

Sheridan advanced with an 87-84 victory over the host Quest University Kermodes.

On the other side, the topranked Langara Falcons of Vancouver beat the ACAC runner-up Concordia Thunder 103-77 and the Vanier Cheetahs of Saint-Laurent,

Que., stopped the Holland Hurricanes of Charlottetown, P.E.I., 115-102 in overtime.

In women’s action, in SaintLambert, Que., the Grant MacEwan University Griffins downed Quest University 70-58 as Megan Wood had 29 points and Augustana Vikings dropped a 63-49 decision to Montmorency of Laval, Que. Other games saw Algonquin of Ottawa beat Holland 104-57 and St. Thomas of Fredericton, N.B., defeated the host Champlain College 58-50.

The Blackfalds Wranglers finished off their Heritage Junior B Hockey League playoff series against the Stettler Lightning with a 4-1 win Thursday night.

With the win, the Wranglers won the North Division final four-games-to-one and will now face the winner between the High River Flyers and Okotoks Bisons, with the Flyers leading in the series 2-1.

The Wranglers got goals from four different scorers and a 20 save performance from goaltender Thomas Isaman in the win. Chance Abbott had a goal and an assist, and Wally Samson, Garrett Glasman and Matthew Johnson each added a goal in the win.

The lone reply for the Lightning came from Landon Potter. Goaltender Simon Thieleman stopped 24 shots in the loss.

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Koe rebounds from opening loss at the National with win over Dacey THE CANADIAN PRESS FORT MCMURRAY, — Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen improved to 3-0 at the Syncrude National Grand Slam of Curling after edging Edmonton’s Kevin Martin 7-6 in Draw 5 action on Thursday.

McEwen scored four points in the second end and two more in the sixth en route to his third win of the day.

Earlier, McEwen took a lopsided 10-3 win in five ends over Japan’s Yusuke Morozumi. The Winnipeg skip opened the day with a 7-1 thrashing of Edmonton’s Brendan Bottcher.

Olympic champion Brad Jacobs is 1-2 after losing his last two matches of the day.

Jacobs’ rink from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., fell to Newfoundland’s Brad Gushue 6-4 in Draw 5, and lost 8-4 to Niklas Edin of Sweden in Draw 4. Gushue scored two each in the fourth and sixth ends to pull ahead of the Sochi gold medallists, while Edin scored threes in the fifth and seventh ends.

Jacobs beat Regina’s Brock Virtue in Draw 2 for his only victory of the day. Gushue is 2-0 with his first win coming against Edin in Draw 1 Thursday.

Defending champion Jeff Stoughton of Winnipeg is also 2-1 after a couple of short matches.

Stoughton scored three points in the first end and four in the third

en route to an 8-1 win over Morozumi. Stoughton edged Edmonton’s Brendan Bottcher 6-3 in six ends in the day’s early draw.

Coldwater, Ont., native Glen Howard kept pace with Stoughton at 2-1 after a 10-9 loss to Switzerland’s Sven Michel in the evening draw. Howard took a 7-4, seven-end win over Switzerland’s Pascal Hess in Draw 3 and

beat Toronto’s Travis Fanset 6-3 in Draw 1.

Brier champion Kevin Koe improved to 2-1 with a 5-3 win over Fanset in Draw 4.

Koe’s Calgary rink scored two in the fourth end and added single points in the fifth and seventh ends to seal his second victory of the day.

Koe downed Mark Dacey of Halifax 11-4 in Draw 3 earlier.

FINALS: Experience will do them nothing but good “This experience will do them nothing but good,” she said. “We have about nine girls returning next year so this has to help them.”

The Raiders will compete in the provincials, set for Lethbridge and Raymond, March 20-22.

“We’ve played some decent teams this year and played well in a couple of games and no so well in others,” said Lalor.

“We want to go down and have a solid performance. Do the little things right, like boxing out and taking good shots and see where we’re at.”

Emma Newton led the Raiders with 16 points while Kelsey Lalor added 14, Kelsie Smale 12 and Reece McGuire eight. Allie Busch and Zaza Lockhart had eight each for the Lightning.

Martin is 2-1 after beating Saskatoon’s Steve Laycock 6-5 and Morozumi 6-5.

Michel is 3-0 after edging Howard, Fanset and Koe. The tournament is the third instalment of the Grand Slam of Curling with the series finale Players’ Championship scheduled for next month in Summerside, P.E.I.

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SQUAMISH, B.C. — The RDC Kings turned in a brilliant second half comeback to advance to the Canadian Colleges men’s basketball semifinals.

The Kings trailed by 19 at the half then stormed back to beat the Crandall University Chargers of Moncton, N.B., 78-63 on Thursday.

“We came out flat, but we had a few tricks up our sleeves and made a few changes at the half and played better defence,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger in a SportTV interview. “The key was defensive rebounding.

The first half we gave up 15 of-

SCOREBOARD Hockey GA Pt 170 101 237 84 200 99 191 88 198 82 224 81 217 73 263 73 252 71 275 51 304 37 346 29

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt x-Kelowna 70 55 11 0 4 299 174 114 x-Portland 69 51 13 2 3 321 201 107 x-Victoria 70 48 18 1 3 233 173 100 x-Seattle 69 40 23 2 4 230 236 86 x-Spokane 70 39 25 3 3 240 207 84 x-Everett 69 37 23 7 2 206 196 83 x-Vancouver 70 32 27 7 4 226 237 75 x-Tri-City 69 28 32 4 5 171 214 65 Prince George 70 26 36 3 5 229 297 60 Kamloops 70 13 52 2 3 167 296 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

Wednesday’s Games Vancouver 3, Winnipeg 2, SO Boston 4, Montreal 1 Colorado 3, Chicago 2 Calgary 7, Anaheim 2 Thursday’s Games San Jose 4, Columbus 3, SO Boston 2, Phoenix 1 Carolina 4, Buffalo 2 Tampa Bay 5, Florida 4 St. Louis 6, Edmonton 2 Minnesota 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Toronto at Los Angeles, late Friday’s Games San Jose at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Vancouver at Washington, 5 p.m.

Edmonton at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

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

Nashville at Chicago, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Carolina at Boston, 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 11 a.m.

Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

St. Louis at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

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

Thursday’s summaries

Wednesday’s results Edmonton 3 Medicine Hat 1 Red Deer 3 Kootenay 2 Regina 7 Prince Albert 1 Swift Current 6 Saskatoon 5 Kelowna 4 Kamloops 1 Vancouver 3 Victoria 2 Everett 4 Spokane 2

Blues 6, Oilers 2 First Period 1. Edmonton, Perron 25 (Hall, Ference) 7:39.

2. St. Louis, Sobotka 8 (Tarasenko, Oshie) 18:48.

Penalties — Fraser Edm (holding) 1:16, Polak StL (tripping) 11:39.

Second Period 3. St. Louis, Tarasenko 20 (Oshie, Sobotka) 5:05.

4. Edmonton, Fraser 1 (Gordon, Joensuu) 18:03.

Penalties — Hall Edm (high-sticking) 9:58, Steen StL (roughing) 19:49, Perron Edm (roughing) 19:49.

Third Period 5. St. Louis, Pietrangelo 8 (Sobotka) :42.

6. St. Louis, Schwartz 20 (Backes, Steen) 4:25.

7. St. Louis, Oshie 17 (Steen, Shattenkirk) 7:56 (pp).

8. St. Louis, Schwartz 21 (Lapierre, Paajarvi) 12:56.

Penalties — Smyth Edm (cross-checking) 6:14, Gazdic Edm (misconduct) 6:14, Reaves StL (misconduct) 6:14, Fraser Edm (cross-checking) 7:20, Perron Edm (high-sticking) 10:33, Perron Edm (roughing) 10:33, Sobotka StL (roughing) 10:33, Reaves StL (game misconduct) 10:33, Gazdic Edm (game misconduct) 10:33, Hall Edm (roughing) 16:42, Tarasenko StL (roughing) 16:42, Tarasenko StL (unsportsmanlike conduct) 16:42, Fraser Edm (misconduct) 16:42, Sobotka StL (misconduct) 16:42, Shattenkirk StL (cross-checking) 18:41.

Shots on goal Edmonton 8 6 10 — 24 St. Louis 15 8 14 — 37 Goal — Edmonton: Scrivens (L, 12-11-4); St. Louis: Miller (W, 20-22-4).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Edmonton: 0-3; St. Louis: 1-5.

Friday’s games Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Brandon at Regina, 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Saskatoon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Prince George at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Everett at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

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

Kelowna at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Portland at Seattle, 8:35 p.m.

Saturday’s games Regina at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Swift Current at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Prince Albert at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Kamloops at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Seattle at Portland, 8 p.m.

Victoria at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Vancouver at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

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

Sunday’s games Red Deer at Edmonton, 4 p.m.

Everett at Portland, 6 p.m.

Seattle at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 66 44 17 5 93 Toronto 67 35 24 8 78 Tampa Bay 66 35 24 7 77 Montreal 67 35 25 7 77 Detroit 65 29 23 13 71 Ottawa 65 28 25 12 68 Florida 66 24 35 7 55 Buffalo 66 19 39 8 46 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 65 44 17 4 92 Columbus 66 34 26 6 74 N.Y. Rangers 67 35 28 4 74 Philadelphia 65 33 25 7 73 New Jersey 66 29 24 13 71 Washington 67 30 27 10 70 Carolina 66 29 28 9 67 N.Y. Islanders 67 25 33 9 59

GF 210 198 191 167 172 185 161 131

GA 145 205 175 170 183 213 214 196

GF 206 193 173 184 163 193 167 188

GA 159 183 167 190 168 202 187 228

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts St. Louis 66 45 14 7 97 Colorado 66 43 18 5 91 Chicago 66 38 14 14 90 Minnesota 66 35 22 9 79 Dallas 65 32 23 10 74 Winnipeg 67 30 28 9 69 Nashville 66 28 28 10 66

GF 219 202 225 163 188 184 160

GA 150 174 175 162 181 195 195

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 66 43 16 7 93 210 167 San Jose 67 43 17 7 93 209 162 Los Angeles 66 38 22 6 82 162 139 Phoenix 67 31 25 11 73 185 191 Vancouver 68 30 28 10 70 160 183 Calgary 66 26 33 7 59 159 196 Edmonton 67 23 36 8 54 168 221 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wild 2, Rangers 1 First Period 1. Minnesota, Niederreiter 12 (Brodziak) 13:08.

Penalties — Suter Minn (slashing) 4:29, Stepan NYR (hooking) 10:39, Pouliot NYR (hooking) 15:53.

Second Period 2. NY Rangers, Stepan 12 (McDonagh, Nash) 3:19 (pp).

Penalties — Brodziak Minn (high-sticking) 1:37, Hagelin NYR (tripping) 14:53.

Third Period 3. Minnesota, Parise 23 (Pominville, Granlund) 1:03.

Penalties — Brodziak Minn (delay of game) 16:40.

Shots on goal NY Rangers 7 7 16 — 30 Minnesota 9 9 8 — 26 Goal — NY Rangers: Talbot (L, 11-6-0); Minnesota: Kuemper (W, 12-4-3).

Power plays (goal-chances) — NY Rangers: 1-3; Minnesota: 0-3.

Lightning 5, Panthers 4 First Period 1. Florida, Fleischmann 7 (Kulikov, Bjugstad) 1:44 (pp).

2. Tampa Bay, Salo 3 (Filppula) 5:38.

3. Florida, Howden 1 (Hayes, Pirri) 5:50.

4. Tampa Bay, Kostka 3 (Purcell) 8:18.

Penalties — Pyatt TB (hooking) 1:14.

Second Period 5. Tampa Bay, Callahan 12 (Palat, Filppula) 12:04.

6. Tampa Bay, Johnson 21 (Stamkos) 18:53.

Penalties — Gudas TB (interference) 0:43, Huberdeau Fla (slashing) 5:07, Howden Fla (tripping) 12:41.

Third Period 7. Tampa Bay, Stamkos 15 (Filppula, Hedman) 10:47 (pp).

8. Florida, Upshall 12 (Bjugstad, Boyes) 18:55.

9. Florida, Pirri 8 (Petrovic, Campbell) 19:33.

Penalties — Olsen Fla (interference) 9:52, Petrovic Fla (boarding) 16:26.

Shots on goal Florida 11 5 11 — 27 Tampa Bay 7 13 8 — 28 Goal — Florida: Ellis (L, 5-7-0); Tampa Bay: Bishop (W, 30-11-6).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Florida: 1-2; Tampa Bay: 1-4.

Hurricanes 4, Sabres 2 First Period 1. Buffalo, Ennis 17 (unassisted) 10:22 (evenpenalty-shot).

2. Carolina, Skinner 26 (Murphy, Lindholm) 13:20.

Penalties — Semin Car (hooking) 3:48, Conacher Buf (holding) 17:42.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Buf Bench (too many men) 3:11, Tallinder Buf (holding) 16:42, Ennis Buf (slashing) 19:39.

Third Period 3. Buffalo, Stafford 13 (Conacher, Weber) 8:43.

4. Carolina, Semin 18 (Sekera, Staal) 11:48 (pp).

5. Carolina, Tlusty 12 (Semin, Staal) 13:43.

6. Carolina, Gerbe 14 (Dwyer, Staal) 19:59 (en).

Penalties — Ehrhoff Buf (tripping) 9:56, Skinner Car (goaltender interference) 15:25.

Shots on goal 4 7 — 23 Buffalo 12 Carolina 13 22 20 — 55 Goal — Buffalo: Neuvirth (L, 4-8-2); Carolina: Ward (W, 8-10-5).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Buffalo: 0-2; Carolina: 1-5.

Bruins 2, Coyotes 1 First Period 1. Boston, Chara 16 (unassisted) 5:54.

2. Boston, Iginla 21 (Boychuk, Lucic) 17:31.

Penalties — Caron Bos (high-sticking) 10:17.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Stone Phx (slashing) 6:29, Soderberg Bos (hooking) 13:23, Bartkowski Bos (boarding) 15:40.

Third Period 3. Phoenix, Korpikoski 9 (Ekman-Larsson, Doan) 8:14.

Penalties — Soderberg Bos (holding) 12:12.

Shots on goal Phoenix 8 2 12 — 22 Boston 12 3 5 — 20 Goal — Phoenix: Smith (L, 24-20-10); Boston: Rask (W, 30-14-4).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Phoenix: 0-5; Boston: 0-1.

Sharks 4, Blue Jackets 3 (SO) First Period 1. Columbus, Johansen 26 (Jenner, Foligno) 5:28.

2. San Jose, Marleau 27 (Couture) 10:53.

Penalties — None.

Second Period 3. Columbus, Umberger 18 (Dubinsky) 3:05 (sh).

Penalties — Umberger Clb (tripping) 0:57, Savard Clb (high-sticking) 2:22, Brown SJ (roughing) 13:10.

Third Period 4. San Jose, Nieto 9 (Couture, Vlasic) :15.

5. San Jose, Marleau 28 (Pavelski, Boyle) 5:56 (pp).

6. Columbus, Wisniewski 6 (Dubinsky, Calvert) 15:02.

Penalties — Dubinsky Clb (slashing) 5:39, Thornton SJ (hooking) 6:53, Burns SJ (tripping) 18:31.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout — San Jose wins 1-0 San Jose : Couture miss, Pavelski goal.

Columbus : Letestu miss, Johansen miss, Atkinson miss.

Shots on goal San Jose 11 7 8 1 — 27 Columbus 9 16 11 2 — 38 Goal — San Jose: Stalock (W, 11-4-1); Columbus: Bobrovsky (LO, 25-16-4).

Power plays (goal-chances) — San Jose: 1-3; Columbus: 0-3.

NHL Scoring Leaders Sidney Crosby, Pgh Phil Kessel, Tor Ryan Getzlaf, Ana Alex Ovechkin, Wash Tyler Seguin, Dal Patrick Kane, Chi Corey Perry, Ana John Tavares, NYI Evgeni Malkin, Pgh Joe Pavelski, SJ Kyle Okposo, NYI Claude Giroux, Pha Patrick Sharp, Chi Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Joe Thornton, SJ Martin St. Louis, NYR Jamie Benn, Dal Jonathan Toews, Chi Matt Duchene, Col Taylor Hall, Edm Chris Kunitz, Pgh Erik Karlsson, Ott Patrick Marleau, SJ Jaromir Jagr, NJ David Krejci, Bos Anze Kopitar, LA James van Riemsdyk, Tor Thomas Vanek, Mtl Ryan O’Reilly, Col Bryan Little, Wpg Jason Spezza, Ott Gabriel Landeskog, Col Blake Wheeler, Wpg Nathan MacKinnon, Col Duncan Keith, Chi Alex Steen, StL Marian Hossa, Chi Jordan Eberle, Edm Jarome Iginla, Bos

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A 57 39 42 23 38 38 31 42 47 31 39 42 35 51 55 33 36 37 40 39 28 41 31 36 40 35 28 33 28 33 36 33 28 29 48 21 26 29 30

Pts 88 73 71 67 67 67 66 66 66 65 65 65 64 64 64 62 62 62 62 61 59 58 57 57 56 55 54 54 53 53 53 52 51 51 51 50 50 50 50

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTLSOL GF x-Edmonton 70 49 18 2 1 283 x-Regina 70 39 25 3 3 251 x-Calgary 70 46 17 3 4 276 x-Medicine Hat70 42 24 3 1 248 x-Kootenay 70 39 27 2 2 228 x-Swift Current70 36 25 3 6 240 Red Deer 70 34 31 1 4 205 Brandon 70 32 29 6 3 261 Prince Albert 70 33 32 3 2 230 Moose Jaw 70 21 40 3 6 197 Saskatoon 70 16 49 2 3 201 Lethbridge 70 12 53 2 3 166

MLB Spring Training AMERICAN LEAGUE W 12 13 8 9 8 7 8 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 3

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L 2 4 3 5 6 6 7 7 7 6 8 8 7 7 9

Pct .857 .765 .727 .643 .571 .538 .533 .500 .500 .500 .429 .429 .417 .417 .250

NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Miami 9 4 .692 San Francisco 9 5 .643 Pittsburgh 8 6 .571 Washington 8 7 .533 Arizona 9 8 .529 Colorado 8 8 .500 New York 6 7 .462 Milwaukee 7 9 .438 Chicago 6 8 .429 Los Angeles 5 8 .385 San Diego 5 8 .385 Atlanta 6 10 .375 St. Louis 4 7 .364 Cincinnati 5 12 .294 Philadelphia 4 10 .286 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Wednesday’s Games Houston 10, Washington (ss) 9 Atlanta (ss) 3, Miami 1 Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 8, Minnesota 4 Atlanta (ss) 3, Washington (ss) 2 N.Y. Yankees 7, Detroit 7, tie, 10 innings Philadelphia 6, Baltimore 5 St. Louis 6, N.Y. Mets 4 Cleveland 12, San Diego 7 Kansas City 3, Oakland 1 Arizona 9, L.A. Dodgers 2 L.A. Angels (ss) 12, Texas 1 L.A. Angels (ss) 12, Milwaukee 2 San Francisco 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Colorado 3, Cincinnati 2 Seattle 8, Chicago Cubs 7, 10 innings Arizona 6, Colorado 4 Thursday’s Games Houston 7, Toronto 5 N.Y. Mets 7, Washington 5 Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 2 N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6, Baltimore 0 Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 1 Miami 4, Detroit 2 Boston 4, Minnesota 3 St. Louis 11, Atlanta 0 Cincinnati 8, L.A. Dodgers 2 L.A. Angels 8, Chicago White Sox 6 Milwaukee 8, San Diego 0 Cleveland 12, Kansas City 6 Seattle 6, Arizona 3 San Francisco vs. Texas, late Colorado vs. Oakland, late Friday’s Games

Minnesota (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m.

Washington vs. Detroit, 11:05 a.m.

Baltimore vs. Minnesota (ss), 11:05 a.m.

St. Louis vs. Houston, 11:05 a.m.

Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh, 11:05 a.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta, 11:05 a.m.

Boston vs. Toronto, 11:05 a.m.

Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox, 2:05 a.m.

Arizona vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 a.m.

L.A. Angels vs. San Diego, 2:05 a.m.

Colorado (ss) vs. San Francisco, 2:05 a.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs, 2:05 a.m.

Oakland vs. Kansas City, 2:05 a.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Miami, 5:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado (ss), 7:40 p.m.

Texas vs. Cincinnati, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Baltimore, 11:05 a.m.

St. Louis vs. Atlanta, 11:05 a.m.

Washington vs. Miami (ss), 11:05 a.m.

Tampa Bay (ss) vs. Pittsburgh, 11:05 a.m.

Houston vs. Detroit, 11:05 a.m.

Toronto vs. Tampa Bay (ss), 11:05 a.m.

Minnesota vs. N.Y. Mets (ss), 11:10 a.m.

Cincinnati vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs (ss), 2:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss), 2:05 p.m.

San Francisco (ss) vs. Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Oakland (ss), 2:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Kansas City, 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

Oakland (ss) vs. San Francisco (ss), 4:05 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. Boston, 5:05 p.m.

Miami (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox, 8:05 p.m.

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned RHPs Anthony Ranaudo and Alex Wilson, INF Garin Cecchini and OFs Bryce Brentz and Alex Hassan to Pawtucket (IL). Reassigned RHPs Matt Barnes, Miguel Celestino and Noe Ramirez, LHP Henry Owens, C Blake Swihart and INFs Heiker Meneses and Travis Shaw to minor league camp.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Bryan Mitchell to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and RHP Jose Campos to Tampa (FSL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Optioned LHPs Jeff Beliveau and C.J. Riefenhauser, RHPs Nathan Karns and Kirby Yates, INFs Vince Belnome and Hak-Ju Lee and OF Kevin Kiermaier to Durham (IL). Returned OF Mikie Mahtook to minor league camp.

National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Assigned RHP Raul Fernandez, INF Rosell Herrera and LHPs Jayson Aquino, Tyler Matzek and Kraig Sitton to minor league camp.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned RHP Eric Fornataro, C Audry Perez and OF Oscar Taveras to Memphis (PCL).

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Named Jeffrey Leonard community ambassador.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned OF Michael Taylor and LHP Matt Purke to Harrisburg (EL). Reassigned RHPs Clay Hensley, Josh Roenicke and RHP Daniel Stange and LHP Danny Rosenbaum to minor league camp.

American Association AMARILLO SOX — Re-signed RHP Ryan Mitchell.

ST. PAUL SAINTS — Signed RHP Dan Sattler.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Washington G John Wall $15,000 for directing inappropriate comments toward the of-

ficials after Wednesday’s game.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed WR Ted Ginn, Jr. to a three-year contract. Agreed to terms with LB Matt Shaughnessy on a two-year contract.

Released LB Dontay Moch.

BUFFALO BILLS — Agreed to terms with TE Scott Chandler.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Released WR Steve Smith.

CHICAGO BEARS — Agreed to terms with DE Willie Young on a three-year contract and WR Domenik Hixon on a one-year contract.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Released LB James Harrison.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed TE Jim Dray.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed LB Will Herring.

DETROIT LIONS — Signed DE Darryl Tapp to a one-year contract.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Re-signed LB/DE Mike Neal and TE Andrew Quarless.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Re-signed TE Garrett Graham.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Agreed to terms with DEs Chris Clemons and Ziggy Hood.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed CB Captain Munnerlyn.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Traded RB Darren Sproles to Philadelphia for a 2014 fifth-round draft pick.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed DE Justin Tuck to a two-year contract and LB LaMarr Woodley.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Agreed to terms with CB Nolan Carroll on a two-year contract.

ST. LOUIS RAMS — Re-signed OL Rodger Saffold.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed LB Kavell Conner, LB Reggie Walker and CB Brandon Ghee.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Acquired OT Jonathan Martin from Miami for an undisclosed draft choice.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed QB Josh McCown and OT Anthony Collins. Released OT Donald Penn.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms QB Charlie Whitehurst on a multiyear contract.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed DE Clifton Geathers.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed OL Selvish Capers.

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS — Signed coach Corey Chamblin to a contract extension through the 2017 season.

TORONTO ARGONAUTS — Agreed to terms with FB Alexander Robinson. Signed WR Terrell Sinkfield.

HOCKEY National Hockey League AHL — Suspended Oklahoma City C Travis Ewanyk three games.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Recalled C Johan Sundstrom from Bridgeport (AHL) under emergency conditions.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Activated F Vladimir Sobotka from injured reserve.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Re-signed D Dmitry Orlov to a two-year contract extension.

ECHL FORT WAYNE KOMETS — Signed D Matt Bruneteau.

GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS — Signed D Caleb Suderman.

SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS — Released D Drew Baker and G Brad Phillips. Claimed F Ryan Santana off waivers from Reading.

STOCKTON THUNDER — Traded F Mitch Bruijsten to Fort Wayne for future considerations.

UTAH GRIZZLIES — Released G Pete Gibb as emergency backup. Loaned F Jamie MacQueen to St. John’s (AHL).

WHEELING NAILERS — Released F Justin Smith.

Today

● Bantam C hockey: Provincial championship at Rimbey, games at 8 and 10:30 a.m., 1, 3:30 and 7:45 p.m. ● Junior A female hockey: Lethbridge at Central Alberta Amazons, second game of best-of-three South League final, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Multiplex. ● Senior high girls basketball: Hunting Hills at Lindsay Thurber, third game of best-of-three 4A zone final, if necessary, 6 p.m. ● Senior high boys basketball: Lindsay Thurber at Hunting Hills, third game of best-of-three 4A zone, final, if necessary, 6 p.m. ● Major midget girls hockey: Red Deer at Highwood, third game of best-of-three South Division final, 7:45 p.m., Airdrie. ● Midget AAA hockey: Calgary Buffaloes at Red Deer, third game of best-of-five South Division final, 8 p.m., Red Deer Arena. ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Innisfail, second game of best-of-seven provincial final, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

● Gymnastics: Women’s artistic southern zones at Exalta Gymnastics Club, Collicutt Centre. ● Bantam C hockey: Provincial championship at Rimbey, games at 8 and 10:30 a.m., 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. ● Major midget girls hockey: Highwood at Red Deer, fourth game of best-of-

three South Division final, if necesssary, 12:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre ● Midget AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Indy Graphics, first game of bestof-five South Central League final, 3:15 p.m., Arena. ● WHL: Edmonton at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● College men’s hockey: NAIT at RDC, second game of best-of-three ACAC semifinal, 7:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Stettler, sixth game of best-of-seven North Division final, if necessary, 7:30 p.m. ● Senior AAA hockey: Innisfail at Bentley, third game of best-of-seven provincial final, 8 p.m., Red Deer Arena.

Sunday

● Bantam C hockey: Provincial championship at Rimbey, semifinals at 8 and 10:30 a.m., final at 4 p.m. ● Gymnastics: Women’s artistic southern zones at Exalta Gymnastics Club, Collicutt Centre. ● Midget AAA hockey: Red Deer at Calgary Buffaloes, fourth game of bestof-five South Division final, if necessary, 1:15 p.m., South Fish Creek. ● Midget AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Indy Graphics, second game of best-of-five South Central League final, 3 p.m., Arena. ● WHL: Red Deer at Edmonton, 4 p.m., Rexall Place (Big 105).

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 36 27 .571 — Brooklyn 33 30 .524 3 New York 26 40 .394 11 Boston 22 43 .338 15 Philadelphia 15 49 .234 21 Southeast Division W L Pct GB x-Miami 44 18 .710 — Washington 33 31 .516 12 Charlotte 31 34 .477 14 Atlanta 28 35 .444 16 Orlando 19 47 .288 27 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Indiana 47 17 .734 — Chicago 36 29 .554 11 Detroit 25 40 .385 22 Cleveland 25 40 .385 22 Milwaukee 13 52 .200 34 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 48 16 .750 — Houston 44 21 .677 4 Memphis 38 26 .594 10 Dallas 39 27 .591 10 New Orleans 26 38 .406 22 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 48 17 .738 — Portland 42 23 .646 6 Minnesota 32 31 .508 15 Denver 28 36 .438 19 Utah 22 43 .338 26 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 46 20 .697 — Golden State 41 25 .621 5

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Wednesday’s Games Denver 120, Orlando 112 Sacramento 115, Philadelphia 98 Charlotte 98, Washington 85 Brooklyn 96, Miami 95 Toronto 101, Detroit 87 New York 116, Boston 92 Memphis 90, New Orleans 88 Dallas 108, Utah 101 San Antonio 103, Portland 90 Cleveland 110, Phoenix 101 L.A. Clippers 111, Golden State 98 Thursday’s Games Chicago 111, Houston 87 Atlanta 102, Milwaukee 97 Oklahoma City 131, L.A. Lakers 102 Friday’s Games Washington at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Indiana at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Memphis at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Phoenix at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Denver at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Utah, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Milwaukee at New York, 10 a.m.

Brooklyn at Washington, 5 p.m.

Memphis at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.

Indiana at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Denver at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Golf PGA-Valspar Championship Thursday At Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, Copperhead Course Palm Harbor, Fla. Purse: $5.7 million Yardage: 7,340; Par: 71 (36-35) First Round Matt Every 33-35 — 68 Pat Perez 34-34 — 68 Greg Chalmers 33-35 — 68 Danny Lee 36-32 — 68 Robert Garrigus 35-34 — 69 Michael Putnam 33-36 — 69 James Hahn 34-35 — 69 Nicolas Colsaerts 34-35 — 69 Bill Haas 36-33 — 69 Tommy Gainey 38-31 — 69 Matteo Manassero 34-35 — 69 Kevin Na 35-35 — 70 Rory Sabbatini 35-35 — 70 Ben Crane 36-34 — 70 Russell Knox 35-35 — 70 Ricky Barnes 34-36 — 70 Brendon Todd 36-34 — 70 Charley Hoffman 35-35 — 70 John Merrick 37-33 — 70 Ben Curtis 37-33 — 70 Jonathan Byrd 35-35 — 70 Freddie Jacobson 37-33 — 70 Luke Guthrie 36-34 — 70 Peter Uihlein 35-35 — 70 Kevin Kisner 37-33 — 70 David Hearn 35-36 — 71 J.B. Holmes 36-35 — 71 Charles Howell III 35-36 — 71 Luke Donald 38-33 — 71 Justin Leonard 37-34 — 71 Jordan Spieth 33-38 — 71 Woody Austin 37-34 — 71 Brian Harman 36-35 — 71 Brooks Koepka 38-33 — 71 Jason Bohn 36-35 — 71 Scott Langley 38-33 — 71 John Mallinger 36-35 — 71 Jim Furyk 36-35 — 71 Justin Rose 37-34 — 71 Carl Pettersson 35-36 — 71 Darren Clarke 34-37 — 71 Stuart Appleby 35-36 — 71 Ken Duke 36-35 — 71

Briny Baird Paul Casey Spencer Levin Gary Woodland Harris English Retief Goosen Angel Cabrera Mike Weir Erik Compton Justin Hicks Stephen Ames David Lynn Eric Axley Scott Stallings K.J. Choi Jason Dufner Brandt Snedeker Webb Simpson Ernie Els Michael Thompson Sang-Moon Bae Bo Van Pelt John Senden Richard H. Lee Mark Blakefield Max Homa Mark Calcavecchia Brian Davis Chad Collins Aaron Baddeley Josh Teater Louis Oosthuizen Kevin Streelman Tim Clark Robert Allenby George McNeill Y.E. Yang J.J. Henry John Huh Sean O’Hair Steven Bowditch John Rollins James Driscoll David Lingmerth Will MacKenzie Matt Kuchar Vijay Singh Ted Potter, Jr. Kyle Stanley Ryo Ishikawa Bryce Molder

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Lacrosse National Lacrosse League East Division GP W L Pct. GF GA GB Buffalo 9 7 2 .778 107 92 — Rochester 10 7 3 .700 110 85 1/2 Toronto 10 4 6 .400 127 128 3 1/2 Philadelphia 11 3 8 .273 122 135 5 Minnesota 10 2 8 .200 100 124 5 1/2

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West Division W L Pct. 9 0 1.000 6 4 .600 5 7 .417 3 8 .273

GF GA GB 105 73 — 134 123 3 1/2 128 158 5 1/2 121 136 7

Saturday’s results Edmonton 10 Vancouver 9 Colorado 10 Calgary 9 (OT) Buffalo 12 Minnesota 9 Rochester 13 Philadelphia 8 Friday, March 14 Edmonton at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 Rochester at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Colorado at Buffalo, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 16 Rochester at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 4 p.m.

Soccer MLS Eastern Conference GP W L T GF Houston 1 1 0 0 4 Columbus 1 1 0 0 3 Philadelphia 1 0 0 1 1 Toronto 0 0 0 0 0 Chicago 1 0 1 0 2 Montreal 1 0 1 0 2 Kansas City 1 0 1 0 0 New York 1 0 1 0 1 D.C. 1 0 1 0 0 New England 1 0 1 0 0

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Western Conference GP W L T GF Vancouver 1 1 0 0 4 Dallas 1 1 0 0 3 Chivas 1 1 0 0 3 Salt Lake 1 1 0 0 1 Seattle 1 1 0 0 1 Portland 1 0 0 1 1 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 Los Angeles 1 0 1 0 0

GA 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1

Pt 3 3 3 3 3 1 0 0 0

Saturday’s games Colorado at New York, 2 p.m.

New England at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

Toronto at Seattle, 2:30 p.m.

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

Montreal at Houston, 6:30 p.m.

Salt Lake at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games Chicago at Portland, 1 p.m.

Vancouver at Chivas, 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 22 Vancouver at New England, noon Seattle at Montreal, 2 p.m.

Los Angeles at Salt Lake, 2 p.m.

D.C. at Toronto, 2:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Columbus, 4 p.m.

Portland at Colorado, 4 p.m.

San Jose at Kansas City, 6:30 p.m.

Chivas at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 23 New York at Chicago, 1 p.m.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 14, 2014 B5

Romero finding his old form BLUE JAYS PITCHER TURNING HEADS IN CAMP WITH STRONG PLAY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS DUNEDIN, Fla. — After two disastrous seasons, Ricky Romero is turning heads for the right reasons at Blue Jays’ spring training.

“The big talk of camp right now is Ricky Romero,” Toronto manager John Gibbons said Thursday. “It looks like he’s on the way back and that’s what excites us all.”

Romero limited the Tampa Bay Rays to one run in four innings Wednesday and sports a 1.29 earned-run average in three appearances this spring.

Against the Rays, the lefthander was clinical at times with two 1-2-3 innings.

It’s a timely turn of fortunes for the Jays, who are looking for help in the bottom end of their starting rotation.

Barring injuries, R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle and Brandon Morrow are expected to emerge as the first three starters. Romero is battling the likes of Drew Hutchison, J.A. Happ, Esmil Rogers, Todd Redmond, Kyle Drabek, Marcus Stroman, Sean Nolin and Dustin McGowan for the fourth and fifth spots.

Gibbons made his comments about Romero when asked about the battle for starting pitching jobs. He offered little specific about the other contenders, saying the fight would go down to the wire, but made a point of singling out Romero.

The Jays manager sees light at the end of the Romero tunnel after some dark days.

“I see a different guy,” he said. “That’s not easy. You get out on the mound, every eye’s on you. You throw a pitch, you walk a batter, you hit a guy or something like that and some of those old demons creep in sometimes when you’ve been going through that.”

“But you get good results, the confidence grows and it’s easier to be more positive,” he added. “It’s tough sometimes

when you hit bottom.

“He feels good, we feel good.”

Romero has shown enough that he may get the start next Tuesday in Lakeland against the Detroit Tigers.

“We’ll see but I tell you what, we’re very encouraged where he’s at,” said Gibbons.

“Where it’s heading we’re not sure but he’s moving in the right direction. I know he feels good.”

Romero was an all-star in 2011 when he went 15-11 with a 2.92 earned-run average. In 2012, he slumped to 9-14 with a 5.77 ERA and things got worse in 2013, when he saw action in just four games in the majors with an 0-2 record and 11.05 ERA. The 29-year-old Los Angeles native spent much of the season in the minors, where his numbers were equally bleak (5-8 and 5.52 ERA). Suddenly everything was under the microscope, from his mind to his mechanics.

It seemed there was a black cloud over his head. Last month Romero’s girlfriend, Canadian soccer international Kara Lang, was derailed in her comeback from a third devastating knee injury.

Romero has focused on the present in his pitching, looking to enjoy the now rather than worry about the past or future.

“I’m having fun,” he said.

“Just letting myself play.”

Gibbons appreciates what the southpaw has gone through. And he knows what it would mean for the Jays to have the old Romero back.

“He was one of the best in baseball,” he said. “That would be huge.

“You never really know when guys start struggling — they lose their confidence and it becomes a mental thing — you never know if they get that back. It’s not that it happens a lot but you know it’s not rare either in baseball and some guys never rebound from it.”

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Toronto Blue Jays Ricky Romero pitches at Spring Training in Dunedin, Fla. on February 22, 2014.

After two disastrous seasons, Ricky Romero is turning heads for the right reasons at Blue Jays’ spring training.

Gibbons said the team noticed an improvement in Romero even in warmups before the first game of the spring.

“He looked different,” he said. “And in his last couple of outings here, it’s been pretty impressive. We’re all pulling for him here. I know the fans are all pulling for him. It would be a great story.”

For Gibbons, Romero is all about getting the ball in the strike zone. Combine that with

a “dynamite change-up,” and he can do damage.

“Where he ran into trouble, he was just scattering it. Walking guys and things like that.

He’s getting into the zone now and that’s the key.”

It’s not perfect yet. Romero has six strikeouts and five walks this spring so far. But batters are only hitting .130 against him.

Romero says he is not looking ahead to who will fill the openings in the starting rota-

Top prospect Correa delivers for Astros in win over Blue Jays spring.

Anthony Gose finished 2 for 2 with a triple and double, and scored three runs for Toronto. Edwin Encarnacion, Adam Lind, Melky Cabrera and Dan Johnson also doubled for the Blue Jays.

STARTING TIME Blue Jays: Rogers, a candidate for the fifth spot in Toronto’s rotation, allowed four earned runs, walked two and struck out six in three innings. Rogers struggled with command of his changeup, which led to Singleton’s home run.

“The only way I can get better is when I pitch and throw the changeup,” he said. “I just have to make my pitches and work a little bit more out of the stretch and try to get my command out of the stretch because I’m a little quick when I have runners on base.”

Astros: Keuchel said throwing against high wind gusts was tough, but he was happy to keep solid command on all of his pitches.

“Always got to be a little happy with throwing up some zeros, but that wind was kind of a challenge there in the first inning,” he said.

“You know, I’m warming up in the bullpen and always getting loose and you never know how the wind is going to respond.

But I think I had a little

bit more movement on my two-seam and my changeup, so that was kind of nice,” he said.

TRAINER’S ROOM Blue Jays: Manager John Gibbons said lefthanded starter J.A. Happ (sore back) is scheduled to throw three innings in a minor league game on Friday in Dunedin.

Astros: Top pitching prospect Mark Appel could make his first appearance of the spring next week. Appel, the first overall selection by Houston in last year’s amateur draft, underwent an appendectomy in January.

Porter said reliever Jesse Crain (right biceps surgery) is continuing to make progress in the organization’s training program and his arm strength is increasing.

The right-hander had an 0.74 ERA in 36 2-3 innings with the Chicago White Sox last season.

He was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in July, but did not pitch because of the injury.

MELKMAN IN THE MIDDLE? Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera could see time in centre field during the regular season now that he has fully recovered from complications stemming from a benign tumour, which was removed from his lower back last Septem-

ber.

Gibbons said he will probably only use Cabrera there against a tough left-hander, or if Colby Rasmus needs a day off.

“That’s where he played today and he played there in Lakeland the other day and did a nice job,” Gibbons said. “He only got a couple balls, but he’s done it before. When he came up with the Yankees, he played centre field and he played it in Kansas City and played it very well.”

RIGHT ON Porter said L.J. Hoes is still in the mix for the starting spot in right field despite a hip injury early in camp. George Springer, Marc Krauss and J.D. Martinez also are in contention.

Porter said Hoes, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline last season for right-handed starter Bud Norris, played well enough down the stretch to get a look this spring.

“He’s got about two weeks to get ready for opening day,” Porter said. “L.J. is a guy that’s always gotten on base (and) has great minor league numbers. He came here last year and was a great asset to our ballclub the second half of the season and we believe he’s going to be able to help us a lot this year.”

Bruins take top spot in East with win

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUINS 2 COYOTES 1 BOSTON — Tuukka Rask made 21 saves and the Boston Bruins took the top spot in the Eastern Conference, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1 on Thursday night for their seventh consecutive victory.

Zdeno Chara and Jarome Iginla scored for Boston.

The Bruins have 93 points, one more than Pittsburgh.

Lauri Korpikoski scored for Phoenix with 12 minutes left in the game to spoil Rask’s shutout. Mike Smith made 18 saves for the Coyotes, who had won two straight.

SHARKS 4, BLUE JACKETS 3, SO COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Patrick Marleau scored twice and Joe Pavelski had the lone shootout goal in Jose Sharks’ victory over Columbus.

After tying his career high of 66 points with an assist on Marleau’s second goal, Pavelski deked Sergei Bobrovsky and roofed a backhander in the tiebreaker to give San Jose its fourth straight win.

Marleau scored his 27th and 28th goals. Matt Nieto also scored and Logan Couture had two assists for the Sharks, who are 8-1-1 in their last 10 to move into a tie with Anaheim for the Pacific Division lead.

Ryan Johansen, R. J. Umberger and James Wisniewski scored for the Blue Jackets.

LIGHTNING 5, PANTHERS 4 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his first goal since returning from a major injury, Ryan Callahan had his first goal with Tampa Bay, and the Lightning beat Florida.

Stamkos gave Tampa Bay a 5-2 lead on a power play at 10:47 of the third. Playing his fourth game since missing 45 games after breaking his right shin, Stamlos also had an assist after three pointless games.

Callahan put Tampa Bay up 3-2 at 12:04 of the second. The Lightning obtained the right wing from the New York Rangers for former captain Martin St. Louis at the trade deadline. Sami Salo, Michael Kostka and Tyler Johnson also scored for Tampa Bay. Tomas Fleischmann, Quinton Howden, Scottie Upshall and Brandon Pirri scored for Florida.

HURRICANES 4, SABRES 2 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alexander Semin and Jiri Tlusty scored in a 1:55 span in the third period to give Carolina the lead in its victory over Buffalo.

Semin tied it at 2 on a power play with 8:12 left, and Tlusty scored with 6:17 to go.

Jeff Skinner had a first-period goal — his 26th — and Nathan Gerbe had an empty-net goal.

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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Given a day to prepare, prized Houston infield prospect Carlos Correa delivered in a big way.

Told that he would start, the 19-year-old Correa hit his first two home runs of spring training and led the Astros over the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 Thursday.

Manager Bo Porter told Correa, the overall No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft, on Wednesday night that he would be in the lineup.

“A lot of time with young players, you’ll go up to them and tell them that, because you kind of want to see how they’re going to respond,” Porter said. “And he responded the way you would want your player to respond.”

“The way he performed today was pretty impressive,” he said.

Correa and Jon Singleton connected off Blue Jays starter Esmil Rogers for back-to-back homers in the third inning.

Correa connected again in the eighth, hitting a two-run drive to centre field off Neil Wagner.

“I was just focused,” Correa said. “He told me I was going to start today.”

“I came out here with the mentality to play hard, play the game the right way and do my best all the time on the field,” the shortstop said.

Porter said while Correa still has room for improvement, his work ethic has been outstanding.

“He’s a focused individual,” Porter said.

“He’s one of the first ones to the ballpark, he’s the last one to leave.

His attention to detail is mature for his age, but that’s why he plays the game at the speed he plays it — because he’s confident.”

Astros starter Dallas Keuchel yielded six hits and struck out two in four scoreless innings.

The left-hander, who was 6-10 with a 5.15 ERA last season, has not allowed a run in three starts this

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tion.

“Whatever I do out there is going to dictate my future,” he said after the Tampa outing.

“I’m just worried about each and every day. The next pitch ... I’m not going to make those decisions, so I’m not really paying attention to it. We’ll just see what happens.

The Jays have plenty invested in Romero. A non-roster invitee this spring, Romero is due to make US$7.75 million both this season and next.

B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 14, 2014

Faceoff changes More big names move in another recommended by wild day in NFL free agency GMs could make real impact on NHL if approved

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A tired team ices the puck late in a close game and wants to buy as much time to breathe as possible. So one of the wingers steps in on the ensuing faceoff knowing he’ll commit a violation to get thrown out and replaced by the regular centre.

It’s a play many general managers have seen often and want to get rid of.

“We all know now it’s a gimmick,” Bryan Murray of the Ottawa Senators said.

So at their annual March meeting, NHL GMs recommended overhauling faceoff rules.

Instead of getting tossed out, violators would be forced to stay in and move 12 to 18 inches back, while the faceoff circles themselves would be altered to push players on the outside further apart.

The goal of these changes is to cut down on some of the tomfoolery going on and make things more fair.

“Players and coaches have caught up the management very quickly on why we wanted to have that hurry-up faceoff,” Doug Armstrong of the St. Louis Blues said.

“We’re just hoping to get the integrity back to where we were.”

Integrity of faceoffs has been debated by this group for several meetings now. If players are going into draws trying to get replaced, that represents not only wasted time but often a less bythe-book situation on the second go.

That’s because a second violation carries with it what could be a severe punishment, but one that’s rarely given out.

“What we’ve seen is, the penalties are stiff for the second guy getting kicked out,” Armstrong said. “It’s a two-minute penalty. I don’t think the referees are comfortable calling that, and we understand that. The integrity of the second faceoff is less than the first one because the puck’s just going down, regardless.”

If the new rule is approved by the competition committee — which is not a slam-dunk — and then the board of governors, it could also make centres more cognizant of breaking the rules the first time because it’s that much harder to win a faceoff further away from the dot.

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Craig MacTavish of the Edmonton Oilers, who made a playing career out of winning those kinds of draws, supports it because it could have a real impact.

“I like the idea of a centreman that gets thrown out stepping back,” MacTavish said.

“I know the leverage that you use. It should stop the cheating on the first faceoff.”

Armstrong’s proposal to copy the international rule of having players at least three feet apart on the outside of faceoff circles could also mean “less B.S.,” in the estimation of the New York Islanders’ Garth Snow. Murray thinks it just cleans up faceoffs because there would be fewer battles along the walls.

Of course there’s also the possibility that it helps the same effort the NHL has been working at for almost a decade: more goals.

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Darrelle Revis and Darren Sproles found landing spots in the Northeast. Now Steve Smith and James Harrison look for new NFL homes.

Revis’ stay in Tampa Bay was short, and he might not be in New England much longer. After less than a year as a Buccaneer, he was cut Wednesday and officially agreed to terms with the Patriots on Thursday — but only on a oneyear deal, albeit worth about $12 million.

The 28-year-old shutdown cornerback whose contract impasses have led him from the Jets to the Bucs to the Patriots since last April, was the latest big name on the move. Versatile running backkick returner Sproles will add some juice to Philadelphia’s already high-energy offence after he was acquired from New Orleans.

And someone will grab veteran Smith after the standout wide receiver was released by Carolina.

As for Harrison, the 2008 Defensive Player of the Year was cut by Cincinnati, where he spent only the 2013 season after being released by Pittsburgh.

It was yet another busy period on the third day of NFL free agency in which Jonathan Martin signed a two-year contract with San Francisco.

Martin passed his physical Thursday to complete a trade that sent the tackle from the Dolphins to the Niners to be reunited with his college coach, Jim Harbaugh.

The teams first announced the move Tuesday night for Martin, who left the Dolphins last fall after accusing teammate Richie Incognito of bullying in a scandal

olina’s franchise for a decade. But he turns 35 in May and would have cost the Panthers $7 million under this year’s salary cap. The Panthers still owe Smith $3 million.

“When I took this position I knew that difficult decisions would have to be made along the way,” general manager Dave Gettleman said. “To move on from a storied veteran player is probably the most difficult of all. A decision not to be taken lightly. However, after much thought I feel very strongly it’s the right one.”

Cincinnati no longer was the right place for Harrison, 35, who had a limited role with the Bengals after he helped the Steelers win a pair of Super Bowls.

Harrison played in 15 games, starting 10, and finished 12th on the team in tackles. He had two sacks and one interception.

“It was great for our coaches, players and fans to have James on our team last year,” coach Marvin Lewis said. “He’s a player everyone looks up to because of his ability, his accomplishments and his drive to be the best. He helped us win a division title with his play and with the example he set.

“It’s time for us to go a different direction now, with some younger guys, but we will all still reap benefits from having had James with us as a Bengal last year.”

Tuck, soon to turn 32, got a twoyear deal in Oakland. He spent nine seasons with the New York Giants during which he helped them win two Super Bowls. Tuck has made two Pro Bowls and has 60 ½ career sacks, 20 forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries in 127 career games.

Oakland also gave linebacker LaMarr Woodley a two-year deal.

Woodley was cut by Pittsburgh.

that overshadowed the franchise’s 8-8 season.

Tampa Bay cut tackle Donald Penn and signed Anthony Collins to replace him; Oakland signed defensive end Justin Tuck; Green Bay re-signed linebacker Mike Neal and tight end Andrew Quarless; and the Jaguars formally signed defensive end Chris Clemons, defensive lineman Ziggy Hood and re-signed defensive end Jason Babin, who led the team with 7 ½ sacks in 2013.

Revis’ business manager, John Geiger, tweeted: “Now it’s Official. (at)Revis24 has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots!”

Tampa released the three-time All-Pro before he was due a $1.5 million bonus. Revis was cut after efforts to trade him and his $16 million salary failed.

New England had a need at the position because Aqib Talib left for Denver. The Patriots have not announced the Revis move.

The Eagles were eager to let the world know about the addition of the 30-year-old Sproles, who figures to be a threat as a receiver, runner, returner and in pass protection against blitzers — all the things he did so well in New Orleans.

“Darren Sproles is an unbelievable offensive weapon,” coach Chip Kelly said. “He can do it all: run, catch, plus he’s a proven winner. And on top of that, he can bring all of those dynamic skills to the return game as well. There is no question we were all excited once we found out we were going to be able to trade for him.”

Sproles had 71 catches for 604 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 220 yards and two scores in 2013.

Smith has been the face of Car-

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Brodeur back as Devils’ starter

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. — Martin Brodeur is again the New Jersey Devils’ No. 1 goaltender.

Coach Pete DeBoer isn’t saying how long that will last, nor does he care.

DeBoer has said all season the Devils have two No. 1 goaltenders in Brodeur and Cory Schneider, and the hotter guy would play.

That’s the 41-year-old Brodeur right now. The NHL’s career leader in wins for goaltenders has won his last four starts to help the Devils get within two points of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference heading into Thursday’s games.

The run comes after a monthlong span — which included the Olympic break — where Brodeur did not start a game because Schnieder was playing so well. It marked the first time in 20 years with the Devils that the three-time Vezina Trophy winner as the league’s top goaltender was relegated to a backup for an extended period.

The Devils are 5-2 since play resumed after the break, and Brodeur has won all four of his starts. Schneider is 1-2, losing his last two starts, including a “train wreck” in a 7-4 loss in Detroit.

“It’s been good,” Brodeur said Thursday of his recent play. “I am happy about the playing time and being able to win and contribute to the team.”.

Brodeur wasn’t happy sitting, and it sparked specula-

tion he would be shipped somewhere last week at the trade deadline.

“It was hard because I don’t think my game got so bad that I could not get the trust of the coach,” said Brodeur, who has a 17-11-4 record with a 2.49 goals against average this season. “But he (Schneider) was playing so well, and we needed to win, he felt that was the way to go. Somebody had to pay a price and I was the one. It was not a fun situation, probably the hardest to go through in my career, especially when you are healthy.”

Brodeur’s trip to the bench followed a bad performance against the Rangers in the 7-3 outdoor loss at Yankee Stadium. During his career, Brodeur shrugged off bad performances by playing the next game. This time, he had to wait a month to play again.

With the Devils playing on consecutive days in Florida on Friday and Saturday, the goaltenders will each get a start.

Schneider, who has a 12-139 record with a 2.07 GGA in his first season in New Jersey, will play against the Panthers on Friday night. Brodeur will face the Lightning on Saturday.

“It gives Marty an extra day of rest,” DeBoer said. “I think Marty’s record on three days’ rest as opposed to two days’ rest is good. And we want to get Cory back in there. I didn’t want Cory to sit very long. He’s capable of getting on a roll for us, too.”

Schneider, who will be making his first start in a week, has used the time off to work

File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In this March 4, 2014, photo, New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur deflects the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings in Newark, N.J. Brodeur has re-emerged as the Devils No. 1 goaltender after winning four straight games. on his game.

“I have felt really good in practice and haven’t thought about my last game (Detroit) at all,” said Schneider, who was acquired in a draft-day deal with Vancouver in June. “I am in a good state of mind and excited to go play.”

The bottom line for both goaltenders is the need to win with 16 games left in the regular season.

“We’re definitely in a better position than we were two weeks ago,” Brodeur said.

“It’s so hard with teams still in front of you and teams still

behind you. You kill yourself looking at the possibilities. You just have to do your thing and win your games, and you hope somebody is going to stumble. At the end of the day we are going to need some help. Right now we have to help ourselves.”

Canada bounced in sledge hockey at Paralympics

Raonic loses to Dolgopolov in quarter-final at Indian Wells THE CANADIAN PRESS INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Canadian Milos Raonic missed his chance at his first semifinal showing since last October as the 10th seed lost to Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-4 Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open.

Raonic suffered a major letdown 24 hours after knocking out Andy Murray, managing only four aces and getting just one unsuccessful break chance on his Ukrainian opponent’s serve.

The Thornhill, Ont.,

native last played in the semis six months ago in Tokyo after winning the Bangkok title.

“He did a lot of things well, but I thought I did a lot of things well,” said Raonic. “I really was pushing myself, hoping that if I forced myself to stay strong with an attitude that the game would come. I just wish I could have served better.

He did the right things at the right times right away from the start of the match. He was a factor of why I didn’t serve as well as I would have liked as well.”

Given the political situation in his troubled homeland Dolgopolov appeared as the obvious Californian crowd favourite with a national flag hanging in the stands over the empty seats of tournament owner and software billionaire Larry Ellison.

Raonic’s loss also prevented the 23-year-old from returning to a top10 ranking on the ATP, He will move on now to next week’s start of the Miami Masters, where he had to withdraw in 2013 before his third-round match due to illness.

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SOCHI, Russia — Declan Farmer had two goals and an assist Thursday as the United States defeated Canada 3-0 in the sledge hockey semifinals at the Sochi Paralympic Winter Games.

Joshua Pauls added a goal and an assist for the U.S., while Steve Cash made 11 saves to get the shutout.

The Americans will face Russia in Saturday’s gold-medal game at Shayba Arena after the hosts defeated Norway 4-0 in Thursday’s other semifinal.

Corbin Watson stopped seven shots for Canada, which will play Norway for bronze on Saturday.

Thursday’s result was a bitter pill to swallow for the Canadians, who were trying to become the first country to sweep men’s, women’s and sledge hockey at an Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Gold medallists in 2006, Canada was

also looking to avenge a disappointing fourth-place finish on home soil in Vancouver in 2010 and was perfect through three round-robin games, outscoring the opposition 15-1.

The Americans, meanwhile, will play for gold for the second straight Paralympics after winning the tournament four years ago. The U.S. was upset by Russia 2-1 in their final group game here to set up a semifinal against their bitter rivals.

Canada came in having won the 2013 world championship and world sledge hockey challenge — with both victories coming over the U.S. — but lost two of three exhibition meetings with the Americans in the leadup to the Paralympics.

In other results, Toronto’s Chris Williamson and guide Nick Brush of Panorama, B.C., won Canada’s sixth alpine skiing medal of the games, claiming bronze in the visually impaired men’s slalom.

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FRONT SPCA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE The Red Deer and District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has launched a new website that is easier to navigate and make online donations. The new SPCA site went live on Tuesday after nine months of prep work.

Executive director Tara Hellewell said the former website was over seven years old and difficult to update. The new site, created by REaction Marketing, has a cleaner look and is mobile and tablet friendly. It also has a new online registration option, a PayPal option for donations and the ability to send a virtual gift, such as a cat care package, to a recipient of your choice. REaction Marketing donated half of the total costs. For more information, visit www. reddeerspca.com.

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES AT LIBRARY Looking for something to do with the kids over spring break? Take them to the Red Deer Public Library on Wednesday, March 26, to take part in their CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Murder at the Library ... who will be next? Kids will be put into groups as they try to solve the mystery crime. The program runs from 2 to 4 p.m. and is open to kids of all ages (under eight with an adult), at the Snell Auditorium.

WORLD WATER DAY DOCUMENTARY Celebrate World Water Day by watching Watermark, an awardwinning documentary at Red Deer College on March 22. The documentary will be screened at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Margaret Parsons Theatre. Water-related information booths will also be up in the Forum from noon to 5 p.m. The suggested donation is $5 to the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance for the screening. Watermark explores relationships with water in high definition with soaring aerial perspectives from around the world.

It was named the Best Canadian Film in 2013 by the Toronto Film Critics Association. World Water Day is celebrated around the world as a way of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

The event is hosted

by Red Deer College, the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance and The City of Red Deer.

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Bury those power lines NECESSARY IF RAILYARDS TO MEET DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL: ARCHITECT

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Burying power lines in the city’s Railyards district is necessary if the downtown area is ever to meet its development potential, says a Red Deer architect.

George Berry, of Berry Architecture and Associates Ltd., told an Alberta Utilities Commission

panel reviewing an application to upgrade the transmission system in the Red Deer region on Thursday that the land north and west of the downtown Real Canadian Superstore is prime riverside property.

It has been eyed by the city, through its Greater Downtown Action Plan, as ideal for highdensity residential developments mixed with commercial and office space, said Berry,

who chaired the steering committee that was looking at developing an area redevelopment plan for the Railyards.

That project is now on hold.

The Railyards offers similar opportunities as the Riverlands to the south, where the City of Red Deer has agreed to spend more than $8 million to bury 700 metres of power line to open the area up for future development. It is an expense the city

has said it will not take on in the Railyards.

However, a number of business owners in the area want to see the line buried through the Railyards as well.

Among them is Red Deer emergency room physician Dr. Gregg Meikle, who bought a commercial building in the Railyards last year.

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Water situation secure, safe NO BOIL ADVISORY PLANNED DUE TO SPRING MELT

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deerians have little reason to worry about a water shortage or boil water advisory in the city.

While the heavy spring runoff in Lethbridge sparked a state of emergency because of pressure on the water treatment plant, city officials say Red Deer is in good shape.

Geoff Stewardson, acting Environmental Services manger, said the Red Deer River’s big melt doesn’t typically occur until mid-April.

And when it does, the peak usually lasts about a day.

Stewardson said the different tributaries that flow into the Red Deer River at different times melt at different stages.

The flow of the Red Deer River is regulated through the Dickson Dam. “We don’t usually get hit with any form of massive interruption that we weren’t expecting,” said Stewardson. “Right now we’re in pretty good shape.”

In mid-April, water

treatment staff monitor the river closely because this is the time when residents may hsave concerns with taste, odour and colour that could last for a couple of weeks.

“Even during the flood of 2005 with the high turbidity levels, we never had issues,” said Stewardson.

In fact, Red Deer has never had to issue a boil water advisory.

Stewardson said the plant is well set up to handle the volume of water coming in.

He said if anything there may be cases during the warmer weather when residents use too much water.

That’s when the city may put restrictions in place so the plant can catch up to supply the water needs.

The Red Deer River supplies drinking water for the City of Red Deer and many other cities and towns.

The river has its source in the Rocky Mountains and flows east and south to enter the South Saskatchewan River.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Dirty water pours from a storm drain along 58 St. into the Red Deer River Thursday afternoon.

HOME INVASION, ROBBERY

Man guilty on 10 charges

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Contributed photo

Lochearn Elementary School in Rocky Mountain House has reopened after officials detected high levels of airborne mould last week.

the school on Feb. 20 and 21, said Gordon Majeran, the associate superintendent of corporate services with the Wild Rose School Division.

The recommendations in the first report from Alberta Infrastructure involved the replacing of all water stained ceiling tiles, a disinfection and cleaning of all identified areas with mould and targeted mould remediation — meaning encapsulation — on some of the bulkheads overhead at the school entrance, Majeran said.

Sentencing is yet to come for a man convicted on Thursday for his role in a violent home invasion in Red Deer last May. The Crown has proven beyond reasonable doubt that David James Kertesz, 28, entered a Parke Avenue apartment with two others to steal drugs and money from the people inside on the late night of May 13 and early morning of May 14, Justice Sterling Sanderman said in rendering his decision in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench.

When they didn’t get what they wanted, they kidnapped occupant Christopher Dyck, known alternately as Scott Dyck, and made him set up a buy with his dealer.

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School reopens after mould remediation

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF Lochearn Elementary School in Rocky Mountain House shut down on Thursday due to air quality health concerns but it’s back in business today.

High levels of airborne mould were initially detected in at least three of the classrooms from tests

by Alberta Infrastructure taken on Jan. 31.

Results from a second round of tests on March 7 were released Thursday afternoon and confirmed the recent cleaning and

repairs were effective and all air standards meet Health Canada guidelines.

“The No. 1 concern I have as a principal is the health and safety of my students and staff,” said Danielle Spencer, the school’s principal, in a press release.

“I understand having our school closed and then opened was a major inconvenience for a lot of people and appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work together on this.”

The positive results are what the division expected after remediation work was conducted at

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SCHOOL: Heavy snow caused leaks Health Canada guidelines state that acceptable readings of airborne mould can be up to a maximum total of 150 colony forming units per cubic metre of air. From the Jan. 31 test, some classrooms were showing results of 643 and 468 units. The test taken last week found none of the investigated classrooms over 75.

“We will continue with testing to monitor the air quality and we will also be developing a roof repair plan,” Majeran said.

Structural problems were pointed out in the school early in the new year when the onset of warmer weather combined with the heavy snow load on the roof began to cause leaks, especially in the north wing.

One teacher, who did not want to be identified, said water was “flowing from the ceilings” in her classroom when she returned from Christmas break.

Concerned about mould, the division followed up with an air quality test, Majeran said.

The first results came back on Feb. 12 but were only fully revealed to Lochearn staff on Wednesday evening, which sparked the decision to close Lochearn on Thursday.

“They were concerned. ... And not comfortable now that they knew the levels. ... They didn’t want the students there so as a precautionary measure we decided it may be best to close the school until the new results came in,” Majeran said.

There was “no particular reason” staff were left in the dark about the exact levels of mould found in the school, he added.

“They knew there was work being done but they didn’t have the results. ... We didn’t share them with them. ... At the time we decided it was better to concentrate on cleaning it up.”

Lochearn School serves students from kindergarten to Grade 5.

The building is well over 30 years old, Majeran said, and the roof has been the source of numerous problems over the years. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

CASE: Judge rejects defence theory Kertesz later robbed at gunpoint a woman who gave the dealer a ride to the apartment parking lot.

The justice said he found sufficient evidence to prove 10 out of the 16 charges against Kertesz, including break and enter, robbery, using an imitation firearm to commit robbery, kidnapping, forcible confinement and extortion.

Although witnesses gave evidence that real guns were used in the offence, including a silvercoloured handgun and a .22-calibre rifle with its barrel and a portion of its stock sawed off, the two guns were never produced in court and were therefore entered for the record as imitations weapons.

Sanderman said he did not buy defence counsel Lorne Goddard’s theory that Dyck made up a story to protect himself.

Goddard did not dispute that his client had robbed the woman who delivered the dealer to the apartment building.

However, he suggested that Dyck, who admitted to smoking crack during his testimony, was part of the original scheme and had concocted a story to avoid repercussions from his dealer.

Sanderman said that, despite his “brusque” demeanour and “unsophisticated” use of language, he found Dyck and all but one of the other victims to be reliable witnesses, based on his assessment of their demeanour in the courtroom and on video and audio recordings that Crown prosecutor Wayne Silliker presented during the trial.

He said he could place no weight on evidence given by witness Angie Jury, who had been in the apartment with Dyck and witness Mark Salutisky.

Jury said in court on Thursday that her memory was blurry in part because of a brain aneurysm and also because she was short on sleep after smoking crack the previous day.

Also arrested in connection with the home invasion and a subsequent standoff in Highland Green later that morning were Garnet Colby Mcinnes, 23, and Jordan Pritchard, 27.

Pritchard is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty on Feb. 14 to break and enter with intent to commit a serious offence, admitting that he brought two men to the apartment to connect them with his dealer.

lowered to half-mast at sunrise and raised again to full height at noon on Wednesday.

City manager Craig Curtis said the bravery of Canadian women and men who were part of the mission in Afghanistan should not be forgotten.

He said this was a small way for the city to recognize them for their sacrifice and show our gratitude.

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LINE: Hope that common sense will prevail While he was aware no commitment had been made to bury the line in the area — even though it was highlighted as a benefit in the Greater Downtown Action Plan — he hoped “common sense would prevail.”

It makes no sense to upgrade the line and not bury it, he said.

AltaLink, which will undertake the $350-million transmission project, has a practice of not paying to bury power lines unless someone else pays for it, the hearing has heard.

Burying lines can cost 10 times more than stringing them between poles.

In cross-examination, AltaLink lawyer Sandy Carpenter questioned Meikle on his motivation, noting he stood to benefit by redeveloping his property if the line was buried.

Meikle said he would only be one of a group of business people who would then be free to do more with the properties.

Carpenter pointed out if property owners and the city didn’t pay to bury the line, the costs would be passed on to all power users.

AltaLink also cross-examined representatives for the Pines Group, which represents about 50 residents in that neighbourhood who would like to see a replacement line moved further away from homes.

The City of Red Deer supports the route change, which would see a section of line moved down the escarpment behind the Pines.

Questioning was mostly focused on confirming details of the proposed routes. AltaLink’s preferred route follows the existing right of way.

Pines resident Howard Friesen said although the power line was there before the neighbourhood was developed, the proposed upgrade means big changes.

Wooden poles will be replaced by bigger, taller concrete poles and lines will carry triple the electricity load.

“At this point you’re going to have a structure that looks like something out of a commercial zone, not something in a residential zone,” said

Friesen, who has lived in his Payne Close home since 1977.

To him, the situation is similar to the Railyards.

If there is an ideal opportunity to move the line and improve the community, why not take it.

Friesen has no idea if residents’ voices will be heard by the commission.

“Who knows? You have the wishes of a few people against the push of a big conglomerate.

“Sometimes you get lucky.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Floyd Wacker won $100,000 on the Extra draw on a ticket bought at Innisfail Legion.

Man wins $100,000 on Extra draw Floyd Wacker’s retirement nest egg received a $100,000 boost after purchasing a LOTTO 6/49 ticket from the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion Branch for the Feb. 14 draw.

He returned several days later to check a few tickets and was quite surprised to find he had matched the last six digits of EXTRA to win the prize.

“I didn’t realize how many zeros there were until I gave the ticket to the retailer,” Wacker said in a press release.

His plans for the winnings are quite simple — he plans to pay some bills, possibly share with his family and to take a trip to P.E.I. “The win is going to make retirement a whole lot easier,” he said.

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Mcinnes has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.

At Goddard’s request, sentencing for Kertesz has been adjourned until later to allow preparation of a pre-sentence report.

A date for his sentence hearing is to be set in the Court of Queen’s Bench on April 7. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

Flags lowered to mark end of Afghanistan mission The City of Red Deer flew flags at half-mast on Wednesday to commemorate the end of the Afghanistan mission and the return of the Canadian troops.

Following suit of other Canadian municipalities, the city lowered the flags as a way of honouring Canadian soldiers who served in the 12-year military mission in Afghanistan, flags on municipal buildings were

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Seeking out some drier trails, Jenni Salomons pushes her bike towards the north Red Deer trail along the Red Deer River Thursday. The City has plowed the bike paths along the river so she thought the trails would be dry enough to try a late winter spin Thursday. With temperatures expected to be above freezing for the next week, the trails may just dry up and make biking that much easier.

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MoneySense ranks Lacombe 17th DROPS FROM 2013 BUT RED DEER’S STANDING IMPROVES

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR If you’re looking for a place to plant your roots, Lacombe offers pretty fertile ground, according to MoneySense magazine.

The personal finance publication has ranked the Central Alberta city 17th on its 2014 list of the best places to live in Canada — nine positions below the number 8 spot that Lacombe held last year.

“We would have liked to stay in the top 10, but I think for a community our size to be in the top 20 for the second year in a row, it was a fair position for us,” said Guy Lapointe, the city’s community and economic development manager.

Red Deer came in at number 33 on this year’s MoneySense list, an im-

provement from 38th place in 2013. Sylvan Lake was ranked 159th, down from 93 last year.

In 2012, Red Deer was ninth, Lacombe 26th and Sylvan Lake 139th.

St. Albert was declared the best place to live this year, with Calgary number 2 and Strathcona County third.

Rounding out the top five were Ottawa and Burlington, Ont. Edmonton was eighth, Lethbridge 34th, Grande Prairie 51st, Medicine Hat 78th and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo 139th.

The rankings were based on a list of 34 criteria, including employment, income levels, population growth, housing costs, taxes, weather, crime, access to health care and employment in the arts, culture, recreation and sports.

The Central Alberta communities all scored well in population growth (with Lacombe seventh overall in this

category) but lost ground when it came to temperature.

In the case of crime rates over the past five years, a 29.6 per cent reduction earned Lacombe one of the best scores, while Red Deer was at other end of the spectrum, thanks to a 43.2 per cent increase in crime.

Red Deer also lost ground for its 11th-worst placement on the crime severity index.

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer said she’s pleased with her city’s improved placement relative to 2013. She added that concerns about crime are something she and her council take seriously.

“Whether it’s a perception or reality, with respect to crime I think it’s absolutely imperative that we address that.”

Veer listed a number of recent initiatives the city has taken in this re-

gard, including funding for the Central Alberta crime prevention centre, the adoption of a proactive approach to policing, and investment in the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), which targets organized crime.

“While in a general sense, our crime rate statistics on both the property and persons crime are in a downward trend, I think if crime and crime-related concerns are diminishing our overall ranking in articles such as this, then obviously it tells me we’re on the right path in terms of identifying crime as an issue and facing it head-on.”

Joanne Gaudet, Sylvan Lake’s communications officer, thinks her town is also taking steps that will improve its scores on a number of MoneySense’s criteria.

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Work continues on the new Princess Auto store, which is being constructed north of Costco in Red Deer County. The 28,000-square-foot building will replace Princess Auto’s existing Red Deer store at 6833 66th St., and will be one of the biggest outlets in the retailer’s 36-store chain. Shunda Consulting and Construction Management Ltd. is the contractor for the project, for which the county issued a $3.75-million building permit. Princess Auto sells a variety of equipment, tools and other products.

People line up to attend Denver’s marijuana industry job fair

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — When Tim Cullen was opening his first marijuana business four years ago, the high school biology teacher turned pot entrepreneur struggled to get resumes and references from job applicants.

“Everyone’s experience was on the black market,” Cullen said. Now, he said, “it’s come out of the closet.”

Out of the closet, down the street and around the corner. That’s where the line of hopefuls stretched Thursday outside a central Denver office building that was hosting a marijuana industry job fair.

Cullen, who owns two retail marijuana shops and is a partner in a company that makes hash oil and another that makes vaporizers, was among representatives from about a dozen businesses reviewing applications.

O.penVAPE, Cullen’s vaporizers company, organized the fair to meet its own growing staffing needs and help others in the industry, said company spokesman Todd Mitchem.

Voters in Colorado and Washington approved sales of marijuana for recreational use in 2012, and recreational sales began first in Colorado, in January.

This week, in the world’s first such accounting, the Colorado Department of Revenue reported the state made roughly $2 million in marijuana taxes in January; that is expected to grow as more retailers are licensed.

Among the employers at Thursday’s job fair was a tour company looking for guides to help pot tourists navigate Colorado’s newest industry. Hemp Temps, a specialist staffing agency, and Medicine Man, a dispensary, were also hunting for candidates.

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VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is calling on federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt to get on a plane right away to resolve a truckers strike that is slowing exports out of Vancouver’s port.

“Minister Raitt needs to come to Vancouver, sit down with the truckers and contribute to solving the issue” Clark said Thursday.

“This is an issue of national significance. If we could settle ourselves as a province, we would. We don’t have the jurisdiction here. We have to rely on the federal government to do their bit and we urgently, urgently need them to step up and make sure that we get this port open again.”

Earlier this week, unionized truckers parked their rigs to back pay demands and joined non-union truckers who walked off the job last month.

Agri-food industry groups say they are worried the dispute could spoil some shipments and hurt Canada’s reputation as a reliable exporter.

Clark said federal and B.C. government officials met Wednesday night to come up with a set of proposals to present to the truckers.

She was adamant that most of the proposals deal with issues that are federal responsibilities since the port is federally regulated.

“We are strongly urging the truckers to sit down and look at the proposals and find a way to accept them.”

Raitt responded late Thursday in an email statement, saying jobs and the economy were a priority for her government.

“While the labour dispute at the heart of this issue remains a matter of provincial jurisdiction, we are prepared to play a constructive role if it will help ensure that the port of Vancouver is able to resume normal operations.”

Raitt appointed well-known mediator Vince Ready last week to look at the dispute and report back by the end of May. But Raitt said they now have his recommendations, which the government believes will provide all parties with a basis for a path forward.

B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone warned that unless there is a quick resolution, the dispute will drive important business away from B.C. to the United States.

“The port is on its knees. We received word this morning that within 24 hours ships will begin to be diverted from the port of Vancouver and will be diverted to Seattle,” Stone said in Victoria.

“This is going to strike a very significant blow to not just British Columbia’s economy but the Canadian economy.”

Gavin McGarrigle of Unifor, which represents the unionized workers, said the province, the federal government, the employers and the port should all be sitting down with the truckers to figure out a way to address the their concerns.

“Every time we’ve been trying to address this issue, there’s finger pointing that goes on between the port saying it’s not their issue, the federal government, the provincial government — it’s a Canadian issue,” said McGarrigle.

Democrats grapple with election-year dilemma OVER KEYSTONE XL OIL PIPELINE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s former national security adviser said Thursday that Obama should approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a message that “international bullies” can’t use energy security as a weapon.

The comments by retired Gen. James Jones came as Democrats grappled with the election-year dilemma that the pipeline poses for them.

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Wealthy Democratic donors are funding candidates who oppose the project — a highprofile symbol of the political debate over climate change.

But other Democrats are boosters of the pipeline and the party’s control of the Senate after the 2014 midterm elections may hinge on them.

Jones told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Canada-to-Texas pipeline is a litmus test of whether the U.S. is serious about national and global energy security. Approval of the pipeline would help ensure that North

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America becomes a global energy hub and a reliable energy source to the U.S and its allies, Jones said. R ejecting the pipeline would “make Mr. Putin’s day and strengthen his hand.”

Jones, who left the Obama administration in 2010, now heads a consulting firm that has done work for the American Petroleum Institute, the oil industry’s chief trade group, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Both groups support the pipeline, which is backed by a number of Senate Democrats

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facing tight re-election races, including Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas.

Landrieu, who chairs the Senate Energy Committee, pressed Secretary of State John Kerry on the pipeline issue Thursday at an appropriations hearing.

Landrieu called approval of the pipeline “critical” to the national interest and said that in Louisiana, “it’s hard for us to even understand why there is a question” whether it should be approved.

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Kerry told Landrieu he was “not at liberty to go into my thinking at this point,” but added: “I’m going to look at all the arguments, both sides, all sides, whatever, evaluate them and make the best judgment I can about what is in the national interest.”

Meanwhile, a top Democratic donor again urged that the pipeline be rejected.

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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 99.68 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.56 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.65 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.62 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 16.33 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American stock markets sold off Thursday amid China economic growth concerns that have pressured markets all week, as well as increasing jitters over the crisis in Ukraine.

The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 73.86 points to 14,245.14 with losses limited by the gold sector as traders looking for safety sent bullion prices higher for a fourth day.

The Canadian dollar rose 0.51 of a cent to 90.47 cents US. New York indexes tumbled with the Dow industrials falling 231.19 points to 16,108.89.

The Nasdaq fell 62.91 points to 4,260.42 and the S&P 500 index gave back 21.85 points to 1,846.35.

Traders grew cautious ahead of a referendum in Ukraine’s Crimea region on Sunday that will ask residents if they want the territory to become part of Russia. Russian forces have already seized control of Crimea and its parliament has given President Vladimir Putin permission to use the military to protect Russian speakers in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Chinese industrial production rose by a lower than anticipated 8.6 per cent in the first two months of this year.

Copper prices have slid nine per cent over the past five sessions while the TSX base metals segment has been by far the worst performer this week, down over nine per cent.

The May contract for the metal lost four cents to US$2.92 a pound Thursday and the base metals sector was 1.22 per cent lower.

Oil prices edged up 21 cents to

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.26 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.28 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 61.30 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.93 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 24.63 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 22.98 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 27.63 First Quantum Minerals . 18.84 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 31.65 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.21 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.78 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 37.70 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 22.70 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 29.15 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 33.70 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 61.58 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.71 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 52.71 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 39.45 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.46 Canyon Services Group. 12.13 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 29.19 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.850 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 22.21 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.65 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 93.64 US$98.20 a barrel, but the energy sector slipped 0.21 per cent.

Financials were also a major drag, down 0.84 per cent.

Bullion prices ended the session at their highest close since early September 2013 amid concerns centred on the Ukraine-Russian crises, rising $1.90 to US$1,372.40 an ounce and the gold sector was ahead about 2.25 per cent.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at close Thursday.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,245.14, down 73.86 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,032.11, down 14.28 points TSX 60 — 816.30, down 6.15 points Dow — 16,108.89, down 231.19 points S&P 500 — 1,846.34, down 21.86 points Nasdaq — 4,260.42, down 62.91 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 90.47 cents US, up 0.51 of a cent Pound — C$1.8366, down 1.08 cents Euro — C$1.5321, down 1.39 cents Euro — US$1.3861, down 0.47 of a cent Oil futures: US$98.20 per barrel, up 21 cents (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,372.40 per oz., up $1.90 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and

Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 55.25 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 32.99 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 50.79 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.64 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.05 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.180 Precision Drilling Corp . . 11.59 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.25 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 10.93 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.88 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 11.00 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 63.50 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 72.43 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.61 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.01 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 35.35 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.35 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 53.94 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 67.73 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.98 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 43.79 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 71.81 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 38.15 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.47

Harman: $24.442 oz., down 1.6 cents $785.81 kg, down $0.51 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Thursday at 1,032.11, down 14.28 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 178.93 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ’14 $0.10 lower $443.30; May ’14 $2.00 higher $456.10; July ’14 $2.20 higher $465.00; Nov. ’14 $2.10 higher $481.80; Jan ’15 $1.80 higher $488.70; March ’15 $1.30 higher $495.40; May ’15 $1.10 higher $500.30; July ’15 $0.90 higher $505.40; Nov ’15 $0.90 higher $501.60; Jan. ’16 $0.90 higher $501.60; March ’16 $0.90 higher $501.60.

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.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 442,160 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 442,160.

Zuckerberg voices frustration over government surveillance

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he has called President Barack Obama to express his frustration over what he says is longlasting damage caused by the U.S. government’s surveillance programs.

Posting on his Facebook page Thursday, Zuckerberg wrote that he’s been “confused and frustrated by the repeated reports of the behaviour of the U.S. government. When our engineers work tirelessly to improve security, we imagine we’re protecting you against criminals, not our own government.”

Though Zuckerberg does not name the National Security Agency, the post comes a day after the news site Inter-

cept reported that the agency has impersonated a Facebook server to infect surveillance targets’ computers and get files from a hard drive. The report is based on documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

The NSA called the report “inaccurate.”

“NSA uses its technical capabilities only to support lawful and appropriate foreign intelligence operations, all of which must be carried out in strict accordance with its authorities,” the agency said in a statement.

White House spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden confirmed that the president spoke with Zuckerberg Wednesday night regarding “recent reports in the press about alleged activities by the U.S. intelligence community.”

SYLVAN: Has plans These include business rejuvenation initiatives and lobbying for an urgent care facility.

She also pointed out that a process that amounts to an accounting exercise may not be the best way to evaluate a community.

“You do have to remind yourself that we’re looking at statistics and numbers, and they’re being put together by someone in an office that doesn’t necessarily consider the fact that someone is here because it’s a great community and we have great neighbours.

“I certainly don’t recall in any of my previous relocation efforts looking up a MoneySense list and thinking, ‘Well, maybe I should live here instead.’”

Lapointe attributed Lacombe’s strong showing to the fact it scored reasonably well across all of MoneySense’s categories. The city has done well three years in a row shows that its performance is not a statistical blip, he added.

“You don’t want to hang your hat on one publication, but we do use it in our marketing efforts.”

The MoneySense rankings and related stories can be found online at www.moneysense.ca. They will also be published in the magazine’s April issue. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

PIPELINE: Millions to be spent in fight

WEED: Many jobs Job descriptions included bud tender, sales representative and web designer.

Organizers said they had heard beforehand from more than 600 jobseekers who planned to attend. Mitchem said the company may need a bigger venue for the next fair, which he said is already in the works.

Ian Howe, among the jobseekers in line on Thursday, said he was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, and hoped to find work with a company that infuses marijuana into foods, or try his hand at growing marijuana.

Howe, 23, said he moved to Colorado just 3 ½ weeks ago, and found the state a good fit. “I’ve always been an outdoorsy guy, and I’ve always liked to smoke weed,” he said.

Near Howe in line, Michael Rubens and Tim Miller chatted about what they hoped to get out of the fair.

Rubens said he wanted to find a business that might want to exploit his ideas for marijuana ice cream.

Miller said he was an IT financial specialist who could offer the marijuana industry expertise on banking. The federal government earlier this year issued guidance for banks that at least recognizes that many operate in states where marijuana sales are legal. It did not, however, clarify how banks can do business with pot shops and stay on the right side of federal law, which outlaws the drug.

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Tom Steyer, a billionaire environmentalist, has vowed to spend $100 million —$50 million of his own money and $50 million from other donors — to make climate change a top-tier issue in the 2014 elections.

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Call for Expression of Interest to be a Candidate for Participation in Regional Plan Review Panels The Government of Alberta is continuing its work on developing seven regional plans under the direction of the Land-use Framework for Alberta. Each plan provides the context and guidance for land and natural resource use in each region to help achieve Alberta’s long-term social and economic goals based on a foundation of good environmental management.

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Regional plans are developed in consultation with Albertans and become legal instruments once approved by Cabinet.

As such, the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) includes provisions for requesting a review of a regional plan or regional plan amendment. To support this review process, the Government of Alberta is creating a standing roster of candidates from which it will select members to participate in review panels for regional plans once the plans have been implemented. The role of the panel will be to consider review requests and provide recommendations to the Government of Alberta.

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Candidates from the roster will be invited to participate in panels based on the subject matter of the review and the candidate’s area of expertise. Once the roster is established, candidate names will sit on the roster for between two to three years. The roster will consist of a broad range of stakeholders and as such, individuals with a background or interest in property rights, First Nations, business, environment and rural or urban interests are encouraged to apply.

Collins Barrow Red Deer welcomes U.S. Tax Specialist, Gerald Birch.

Gerald brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in U.S. tax to this new role. With over 21 years of stateside experience, Gerald will work closely with clients who have business interests in the U.S. to address cross-border concerns and minimize taxes.

For further information on candidate requirements and to submit your interest for participation in Regional Plan Review Panels, please visit the Land-use Framework website at: http://www.landuse.alberta.ca.

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ity Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. The event, which raised $400,000 for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, also was attended by former Vice-President Al Gore, who said the party needs to make global warming a central issue in the midterm elections.

The $5.3 billion pipeline would carry oil derived from tar sands in western Canada through the U.S. heartland to refineries on the Texas Gulf Coast.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014

STUDY FINDS ELEPHANTS CAN DISCERN AMONG LANGUAGES, MEN, WOMEN

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Dr. Seuss had it right: Horton really does hear a Who. Wild elephants can distinguish between human languages, and they can tell whether a voice comes from a man, woman or boy, a new study says.

That’s what researchers found when they played recordings of people for elephants in Kenya.

Scientists say this is an advanced thinking skill that oth-

er animals haven’t shown.

It lets elephants figure out who is a threat and who isn’t.

The result shows that while humans are studying elephants, the clever animals are also studying people and drawing on their famed powers of memory, said study author Karen McComb.

“Basically they have developed this very rich knowledge of the humans that they share their habitat with,” said McComb , a professor of animal behaviour and cognition at the

University of Sussex in England.

“Memory is key. They must build up that knowledge somehow.”

The study was released Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

It’s close but not quite like the Dr. Seuss book, where the empathetic elephant Horton hears something that others can’t hear.

McComb and colleagues went to Amboseli National Park in Kenya, where hun-

LIKE us facebook.com/thecityofreddeer Pesticide Use Programs This is to notify that The City of Red Deer intends to conduct pesticide control programs as necessary during the season. Control programs may include weed, insect pests and mosquitoes (in accordance with Pesticide Service Registration 254731-0000, issued by Alberta Environment, for landscape and biting fly pesticide applications and Approval 17891-03-00 for mosquitoes). In addition, control of some weeds is required under the regulations of the Provincial Weed Control Act. All pesticides used and control procedures will be in accordance with federally approved label recommendations and the requirements set by Alberta Environment.

The City of Red Deer uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for pest problems.

Where possible chemical pesticide controls for pests are only used when alternative control measures would not be effective. Control measures using physical/mechanical (e.g. hand picking weeds and insects, pruning out tree pathogens, use of machinery), biological, and microbial pesticide (e.g.

Bacillus thuringiensis for mosquito control) methods are used where practical and effective.

For further information concerning dates and locations of pest control applications contact the Recreation, Parks & Culture Department at 403342-8234.

dreds of wild elephants live among humans, sometimes coming in conflict over scarce water.

The scientists used voice recordings of Maasai men, who on occasion kill elephants in confrontations over grazing for cattle, and Kamba men, who are less of a threat to the elephants.

The recordings contained the same phrase in two different languages: “Look over there. A group of elephants is coming.”

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Bylaw Authorizing Amendment to Central Alberta Theatre Loan Bylaw Amendment 3456/A-2014 proposes to amend Bylaw 3456/2010 which authorizes The City of Red Deer to change the repayment schedule and interest rate for the Central Alberta Theatre loan. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected by the public at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor of City Hall, during regular office hours.

The electors may submit a petition calling for a vote of the electors to determine whether the proposed bylaw should be passed. The petition must meet the formal requirements of Sections 221-226 of the Municipal Government Act and be filed with the Manager, Legislative Services within 15 days after the last date the proposed bylaw is advertised. The last date of advertisement for this bylaw is Friday, March 14, 2014.Any petition will be public information.The bylaw will be considered by Red Deer City Council at the Monday, April 14, 2014 Council Meeting.

If you have any questions regarding the petition process or the use of the petition please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

On March 11, 2014, the Development Officer issued approval for the following applications: Permitted Use Clearview 1. D. Stendie – a 0.18 metre relaxation to the minimum side yard to an existing single family dwelling, and a 0.22 metre relaxation to the minimum side yard to an existing detached garage, located at 61 Cole Street.

Inglewood 2. Beta Surveys Ltd. – a 0.33 metre relaxation to the distance from the doors to the lane to an existing detached garage, located at 13 Ireland Crescent.

Johnstone Park 3. Beta Surveys Ltd – a 0.79 metre relaxation to the minimum rear yard to an existing deck, located at 36 Jones Crescent.

Oriole Park 4. Snell & Oslund Surveys Ltd. – a 0.38 metre relaxation to the minimum side yard to an existing deck, located at 132 Oswald Close.

Southbrook 5. Highridge Homes Ltd. – a 0.25 metre relaxation to the minimum north and south side yards to a proposed multi-attached building, to be located at 42, 44, 46, and 48 Sullivan Close.

Discretionary Use Glendale 6. Holiday Inn Ltd. – the use of a portable sign, to be located at 6130 67 Street.

Mountview 7. M. Jones - a new 1 bedroom secondary suite, with a shared side entrance, a single detached garage and gravel parking at the rear of the site, within an existing single family dwelling, to be located at 4337 35 Street.

You may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2014. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8399.

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Municipal Planning Commission Decisions On March 5, 2014, the Municipal Planning Commission issued the following decision for development permit applications: Discretionary Use Approval: Glendale Tricon Developments Inc. – site development for two commercial buildings, with a 1.83 metre (south) rear yard to Building 2, 92 parking stalls and 491.7m2 landscaped area, to be located at 6005 and 6075 67A Street.

You may appeal discretionary approvals and denials to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2014. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8132.

INVITATION TO TENDER THE CITY OF RED DEER Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Building 1000 – Storage Facility (3/27-2:00:00 pm)” delivered or mailed to: The City of Red Deer Professional Building Suite 600 4808 50th Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1X5 Attention: Financial Services Reception Desk

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gin, the elephants reacted defensively — retreating and gathering in a bunch — more to the Maasai language recording because it was associated with the more threatening human tribe, said study co-author Graeme Shannon of Colorado State University.

“They are making such a fine-level discrimination using human language skills,” Shannon said.

“They’re able to acquire quite detailed knowledge. The only way of doing this is with an exceptionally large brain.”

and received before 2:00:00 p.m. local time on “March 27, 2014” will be opened in public immediately thereafter. Tenders received and not conforming to the foregoing will be returned to the Bidder(s) without consideration. Faxed Tender Documents or Tender Amendments will not be accepted.

Land Use Bylaw Amendment 3357/B-2014 Lancaster Vanier/East Neighbourhood Laredo Phase 1 City Council is considering amending the Land Use Bylaw by rezoning four PS (Public Service) parcels to R1G Residential (Small Lot), a total of 0.16 hectares of land, in Laredo Phase 1, Lancaster Vanier/East Neighbourhood. The rezoning is required to facilitate residential development of the land.

The Work is comprised of: Construction of a 4,000 square foot pre-engineered building for the City of Red Deer Public Works. Contract will include the procurement and erection of the pre-engineered building, demolition of asphalt and removal, building foundation, re-grading of existing site, utilities tie-in and construction of interior storage room which supports interior mechanical unit.

Tender Documents may be obtained from Williams Engineering Canada on or after “Friday, March 14, 2014” for a $45 non-refundable fee.The City of Red Deer Contract Specifications most recent Edition may be obtained from the Engineering Services Department for a $40 non-refundable fee, or may be viewed on The City of Red Deer website @ www. reddeer.ca.

Contractors may view the Tender Documents at the Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer Construction Association offices.

Technical Inquiries regarding this Project shall be directed to: Jeff Hoglund City of Red Deer Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4 Phone: 403.406.8637 Fax: 403.314.5840 Email: Jeff.Hoglund@reddeer.ca Tender Documents Inquires/ Pick-up regarding this Project shall be directed to: Petra Kitteringham Williams Engineering Canada Bay 26, 7875 - 48 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta T4P 2K1 Phone: 403.755.4063 Fax: 403.755.4046 Email: pkitteringham@williamsengineering.com Processing Inquiries regarding this Project shall be directed to: Shelly Flahr, SCMP, CPPB The City of Red Deer Email: purchasing@reddeer.ca

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor City Hall during regular office hours or for more details, contact City of Red Deer Planning Services at 403-406-8700.

City Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. If you want your letter included in the Council agenda you must submit it to the Manager, Legislative Services by Friday, March 21, 2014. You may also submit your letter at the Public Hearing, or you can simply tell Council your views at the Public Hearing. Council’s Procedure Bylaw indicates that each presentation is limited to 10 minutes. Any submission will be public information. If you have any questions regarding the use of this information please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

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Receive CAD$1,000 towards select Ford Custom truck accessories, excluding factory-installed accessories/options (“Accessory/ies”), with the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford F-150 (excluding Raptor) or Super Duty (excluding Chassis Cabs) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer is subject to vehicle and Accessory availability. Offer is not redeemable for cash and can only be applied towards eligible Accessories. Any unused portions of the Offer are forfeited. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. *Purchase a new 2014 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2014 F-250 Super Cab XLT 4x4 Western Edition with power seats for $30,699/$41,449 after Manufacturer Rebate of $8,250/$5,750 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. 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Time to get to know Canadians who have changed the world 50 Canadians Who Changed The World $29.95 Harper Collins Publishing

Six: Scientists and Inventors; the geneticists, and astrophysicists saving our lives in quiet labs, whose language is exotic and inThe Olympics is a time when comprehensible.

Canadian pride soars. Here is Fifty people in total and many one kind of Canadian hero: Those of us would not recognize their healthy, determined and names. beautiful young people All of the people who “win the podium” lauded in this book we claim as our kids. were born in the 20th But this book shows century, and in large other citizens, many unways and small they known to us, who are have changed the changing the world. world. They are CaSix chapters tell the nadians, most of them story. born here, and others First we have the acare men and women tivists, who challenge who have made Canathe status quo, spirited da their home. defenders of the enviShouldn’t we know ronment, and guardians who they are? of personal freedom.

I’ll report here PEGGY Second: Visionaries, on just a few of them.

FREEMAN those who see that big Louise Arbour may be isn’t always better and known as a judge in the that some things we lose Supreme Court, but she are gone forever. also fought for fundaThree: is Artists, Painters, Writ- mental human rights in the Interers and Filmmakers, slightly bet- national Court of Justice, in the ter known through the Media. case of atrocities in Rwanda and Four: Humanitarians; for ex- Kosovo. From humble beginnings, ample Terry Fox, a man who knew she is a not-so-ordinary Canadian. that one person could make a difVisionaries includes Jane Jaference. cobs, the saviour of the neighbourFive: Performers, Actors, Musi- hood. American born but a Canacians and Athletes: A Montreal dian citizen, “who transformed jazzman, an eccentric pianist, a the way we ... inhabit a city.” talented Mohawk actor.

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Career Opportunity ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL FULL TIME The Red Deer Child Care Society is accepting applications for the full time position of Bookkeeper.

REQUIREMENTS: • Education/Experience in Accounting.

• Strong organizational skills • Highly energetic • Able to work as a team member.

ary, a cyber-guru who speaks in a language foreign to me, but has a lot to say to the young.

Artist includes Joe Shuster (Joe who?). A graphic author/novelist, who, along with friend Jerry Siegel, created Superman.

Do you know of the Humanitarian named Samantha Nutt, founder of War Child Canada, a Canadian doctor in Somalia and other war zones? Both a humanitarian and a visionary, she needs our help with her dreams.

Jay Silverheels, Oscar Peterson, Joni Mitchell, Hayley Wickenheiser — we think we know them, and here is their story. A patriot when I started this book, I’ll be downright tiresome before I’m through.

We have so much to celebrate.

The Scientists and Inventors who beaver away in labs are mostly unknown to us. Geneticist Michael R. Hayden and Sara Seager; an astrophysicist, who looks for life out-there, and geniuses of stem cell research.

Some names here are well known but isn’t it time we knew all these people? Fifteen I’ve mentioned, 35 for you to discover.

They are changing our world.

I’m thinking we would still be Canadians if we threw our hats in the air once in a while.

Peggy Freeman is a local freelance books reviewer.

Please forward resumes, along with three references to Rob Elliot at #2 5571 45 St., Fax 403-343-9299, or email relliot@reddeerchildcare.ca.

We thank all applicants, but only those being interviewed will be contacted. Closing date is Monday, Mar. 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

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BOOKS

Thomas King wins $25,000 RBC Taylor Prize for non-fiction

ANNE RICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Lestat de Lioncourt is back from the dead.

Anne Rice’s first Vampire Chronicles book since 2003, “Prince Lestat,” is scheduled to come out Oct. 28.

Publisher Alfred A. Knopf said Monday that Rice discussed the new book at a sales conference last week.

Rice also offered details recently on “The Dinner Party Show,” an Internet program co-hosted by her son, Christopher Rice.

She said the new book will bring Lestat’s story up to date and was completed last summer.

Knopf says Rice’s previous 10 vampire novels have sold more than 20 million copies in the U.S. The first vampire book was called “Interview With the Vampire” and became a movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.

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TORONTO — Writer Thomas King of Guelph, Ont., says he hopes the recent awards love for his book “The Inconvenient Indian” will spawn a serious conversation about the state of native peoples in Canada.

But the 70-year-old, whose deeply personal story won the $25,000 RBC Taylor Prize for non-fiction on Monday and the $40,000 British Columbia National Award for Canadian NonFiction last month, doesn’t think he’ll ever witness such a dialogue.

“That would be the most I could hope for, and I won’t be alive to see that, because that’s going to be a slow conversation and it’s going to take years for that conversation to bear any fruit,” King said in an interview after winning the Taylor Prize at a Toronto luncheon.

“You can’t have 400 years of government policy keeping native people down and then just simply turn around on a dime one day and undo all of that.

Impossible.”

The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America (Doubleday Canada) beat out four other finalists for the Taylor Prize.

They included Kabul-based journalist Graeme Smith for “The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistan,” which recently won the $60,000 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for non-fiction.

Also on the Taylor Prize short list was Charlotte Gray of Ottawa for “The Massey Murder,” Vancouver’s J.B. MacKinnon for “The Once and Future World” and David Stouck of Vancouver for “Arthur Erickson: An Architect’s Life.”

Jury member Coral Ann Howells said the judges were unanimous in choosing King’s book, which she called “a very post-modern bricolage form of writing” blending serious historical subject matter and “idiomatic and personal kind of conversational style.”

“I think it resonates for Canadians — and indeed for those of us who live in other countries — in relation first of all to indigenous people,” she said.

“But also in terms of marginalized and minority groups and the fact that what he does so amazingly is he talks about these very fraught issues, but he does it with humour and manages to make it accessible to readers’ sympathies.”

King, who was born in the U.S. and is of Greek and Cherokee descent, is also a novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and photographer. He teaches English and Theatre Studies

at the University of Guelph.

He said he added personal touches to the book so readers could know what the history of native peoples felt like.

But it was emotionally difficult revisiting parts of the past, admitted King, who was involved in native activism mostly in Utah and northern California from 1967 until about 1980.

That’s when he moved to Lethbridge, Alta., to teach native history and literature at the university there and focus on becoming a writer.

“Going back through the residential school days, doing the research in there, understanding that if I had been born in that era, I probably would have been buried with many of those kids in the school graveyards — that was hard,” said King, who’s twice been nominated for Governor General’s Awards.

“It was hard to look at the land issue, which is very much an issue that is with us today, to see how much land has been taken, how much land has been destroyed — that was difficult.

“And the other part was the activist movement. I lost a lot of friends during that period of time.”

King said his activism included marches, going on TV and radio, speaking with government agencies and working with native groups on reserves. At some points they had run-ins with police and guns pointed at them.

“That was a difficult time where we were trying to do something. We weren’t sure we could do it. We were young. We were idealistic,” he said.

“And to look back at the people who did not make it through that period saddened me a great deal.”

King was so saddened during the writing process that he was ready to give it up, he said.

But his life partner, Helen Hoy, told him: “Just keep moving forward.”

“She was there to push me along a little bit and sometimes to natter at me like a little sheep dog and I got through it,” said King, who thanked Hoy in his acceptance speech and is due to publish a new novel in the fall.

“But it was difficult.”

This is the 13th cycle of the newly rebranded award, formerly known as the Charles Taylor Prize.

This year organizers are also offering a new award, for an emerging Canadian literary non-fiction writer as chosen by the winner of the main prize.

The 2014 jury also included James Polk and Andrew Westoll, whose book “The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary” won the prize in 2012.

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Rape victim’s sister has relationship with attacker Dear Annie: Many years ago, I was raped. Back her friends. then, there weren’t any rape counsellors. I confided I am terribly upset that she continues to associate in my sister but never reported it. I learned to live with this man and apparently doesn’t care how I feel. through it.

How do I work through this? I don’t want A few years later, I was stunned to see to ruin my friendship with my sister. — this same man at my nephew’s college Still Scared graduation party. I told my sister this was Dear Still: Your sister prefers to deny the man who had raped me. that Nick raped you, because it allows She said she had never seen “Nick” her to maintain a relationship with a man display any violent tendencies, and that with whom she has business dealings. she and her husband had many business It’s good that you have moved far dealings with him. enough away to limit contact. We also He then showed up at her place for ansuggest you steer clear of her Facebook other party. His presence brought back all page, where you are likely to see photoof my suppressed fears. graphs of Nick. But please know that it is I was frightened, cried and left, but not never too late to get counseling. before I shared my experience with my Contact RAINN (rainn.org) and ask to MITCHELL two grown nephews. My sister was livid speak to someone. that I told her sons about the rape. I said Dear Annie: Cremation seems to be get& SUGAR they deserve to know who their parents’ ting more popular, but advisory notices friends are. Nick was chummy with my from the cremation societies all say that nephews, and it made me sick. there is at present no way of extracting My fears began to fade when I learned DNA from cremains. that Nick was moving out of state. My husband and I feel the funeral homes should be obligated to I also moved away. My sister never confronted Nick preserve a DNA sample, even if it is a lock of hair. about me. But when I came back to visit a few years Some years ago, a woman named Anna Anderson ago, I saw pictures of her 50th birthday party, and claimed, probably sincerely, that she was Grand there was Nick, seated with her family, having a Duchess Anastasia from the Czarist Romanov family. great time.

A DNA sample proved otherwise. She had been creMy sister is now 68. Looking through her Facebook mated, and no one ever would have known the truth, page, I saw Nick in several recent photos of her with but fortunately, a body part from an earlier operaconsidered one of the most emotionally responsive signs and today you prove of this marvellous quality of yours. You can easily relate to other people’s stories as you can Friday, March 14 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: feel their energy. Tap into reality without fallBilly Crystal, 66; Quincy Jones, 81; Michael ing into the subjective mode.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Examine your Caine, 81 values and see what you can THOUGHT OF THE DAY: do to improve your current levWhile the Moon glides through el of merit. Real estate endeaconscientious Virgo, its a definite vours appeal to you and you time to sort out through our lives. seek more gratification through a Practice constructive criticism greater comfort. Does your emoand encourage others to lead a tional security depend upon your healthy lifestyle. Our health rafinancial status? dar is more likely to pick up at VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): this time and to implement the You reach new levels of sensinecessary changes. Edit your tivity and perception. Try not to life and improve just about any pick up on other people’s moods. facet of your routine.

Your vulnerability can easily HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If todetermine your current state of day is your birthday, try to move ASTRO mind. Realize that certain occurthroughout the year with an asDOYNA rences are out of your control. sured air, a firm predisposition Manage only what is within your and confidence without questionreach. ing too much of what is going on LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): around you. Trust the pace at which everything will develop around you. Today you are predisposed to lots of daydreaming. You are not particularly sociable Believe in the art of timing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You feel and you prefer to keep a low profile for the productive and successful in your endeav- time being. At the first sign of disapproval ours. This sense of pride and positive thinking from others you retreat yourself into a private makes you want to develop new contacts and zone. Don’t let criticism get to you that easily.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You know share the good moments. Implement some order into your life and the rest will follow what’s best for you and your peers. At this time you are inclined to mother your friends through.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will un- and to nurture them in most kind and loving cover a sudden opportunity that can be at- ways. Others will feel special and deeply contained through an important alliance. Some- nected to you. Your caring vibe draws them one captures your attention which makes you to you quite naturally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Feelfeel reassured deep down inside about the current possibilities. Magical energy is waiting ing on top of your game is exactly what you are looking for today. Executing the mundane for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put the last tasks at a highly efficient level brings you effort into healing yourself from deep within. much satisfaction and pride. You excel at carYou are ready to step out of a shadowy place rying out quite a few chores today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your which was just a private time for you. Your ambitions and your ego seemed to be on sense of appreciation for a well structured and agreeable environment appeals to you pause until now, but not for much longer.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GENEVA — United Nations officials confirm they have received allegations that Saudi Arabian princesses have been held against their will.

But Xabier Celaya of the U.N.’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights told The Associated Press that U.N. officials are “not in a posi-

tion to confirm if any action has been taken on this case.”

Celaya said Wednesday that the claims have been brought to the attention of the U.N. special investigator on violence against women.

The case stems from an email sent to the United Nations and The Sunday Times of London, which published a story saying two daughters of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia claim they and their sisters have been held against their will for 13 years in a royal palace compound in Jeddah.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are feeling a strong need to regenerate yourself through meaningful experiences. You won’t take anything at face value and won’t take no for an answer. You are quite driven to get to the bottom of any matter today.

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However, we don’t necessarily agree that the burden of extracting a DNA sample should belong to the funeral homes, and a provision in a will would be heard too late.

In potential criminal cases, the police handle it.

Otherwise, if someone wants their DNA preserved, they can do it on their own or notify family members to take a sample before consigning the body to the funeral home.

Dear Annie: I agree with your response to “Worried” that he shouldn’t be so upset about his girlfriend’s risk-taking behavior based on her age.

However, I wish you had addressed the issue of the lady’s constantly changing the meeting times.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Sarah Stevenson combed through the Target archives to see the works of top fashion talents who had made their mark on the bull’s-eye brand — and she still can’t quite believe she has joined their ranks.

“I’m still pinching myself because it really is a dream come true,” said the Toronto designer.

“It was so amazing, so cool to go through the pieces,” she added. “I’ve admired those brands for a long time, so to be amongst them and in their company is a huge honour. I’m thrilled.”

Target is well known for collaborating with some of fashion’s leading names.

Vancouver-raised Jason Wu (who designed Michelle Obama’s inaugural gowns), Italian fashion house Missoni, American designer Zac Posen and London-based label Peter Pilotto have all partnered with the company.

With many consumers unable to afford their higher-priced designer offerings, the affordable, limited-edition lines tend to generate big buzz and often lead to sellouts.

Stevenson is poised to make her own imprint with the debut of her collaborative line with Target.

While Montreal-based designer Melissa Nepton also teamed with the retailer on a line carried in its Quebec stores, Stevenson’s collection will be carried in most stores across the country beginning March 23.

The 15-piece collection has items ranging from $24.99 to $59.99.

Stevenson earned the chance to de-

sign for the retailer as winner of the Toronto Fashion Incubator New Labels contest last year, an annual competition for emerging design talent where she also took home a $25,000 cash prize.

Her winning runway collection featured richly hued florals and painted textiles transferred onto silk. Consumers will see some signature elements of her brand esthetic in the spring line for Target.

Stevenson said she started off creating all the prints and designing the fabrics by hand before working with the retailer’s design team to modify the garments for customers, which includes offering a variety of silhouettes and shapes.

The line doesn’t shy away from embracing vibrant colours, whether it’s in subtle splashes on a shirt collar and cuffs, to bold statement patterns like the watercolour print adorning blazers, tees and pants.

“I really wanted to pay homage to Canada and who I am as a brand. ...

And obviously that’s wearable art, that’s prints and florals.

“So I stuck to what I’m known for,” Stevenson said.

“I looked to Toronto gardens in the springtime for inspiration because it was a nice nod to Canada, and I think it translated beautifully.”

Target Canada spokeswoman Lisa Gibson said they haven’t made any decisions on future designer collaborations, but their goal is to continue to innovate within the realm of fashion and design.

“Whether that’s supporting existing well-known designers or whether we’ll carry on supporting Canadian designers, I think for us it’s more about choosing the designer partnerships that really make sense for our guests and that we know they’re going to appreciate and love.”

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niversary in Canada, the discount retailer’s first foray beyond U.S. borders has hit its share of rough patches. The retailer has faced high expansion costs and disappointing sales as shoppers complained about near-empty shelves and notably higher prices than at U.S. Target stores.

Despite the challenges, Gibson said the company remains “absolutely committed to the Canadian expansion” as

it prepares to open three more stores, celebrating their grand openings on March 14, with another six locations planned in 2014.

“Everyone is really laser focused,” she said.

“In-stocks obviously we’ve been open about that being our number 1 challenge, and we’ve made significant headways in kind of clearing through some of the issues that were causing the problems.”

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Matt Webb of the Juno-Award winning pop group Marianas Trench will show his sensitive, reflective, singer/songwriter side on Sunday, March 23, at the Memorial Centre.

Webb bares his heart on solo disc

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF The pressure’s on: Matt Webb of the Juno-Award winning pop group Marianas Trench is stepping solo into the spotlight to show fans his other side when he performs in Red Deer.

Webb’s more sensitive, reflective, singer/songwriter side will be featured on Sunday, March 23, at the Memorial Centre. And he’s hoping his fans across Western Canada will like what they hear.

His second solo EP, Right Direction, is a strippeddown effort that purposely lacks the seamless, pop-y, dance-inducing production values of albums made by his popular Vancouver-based band, led by Josh Ramsay.

“Marianas Trench has slick pop music that’s very well produced,” said Webb, while his solo stuff is another creature all together. “You hear the breaths more” on recorded tracks, he added. “There’s more individuality and it’s a lot more raw.”

Several songs he wrote for Right Direction, includ-

ing the title track, are heart-baring tunes that deal with being away from home and missing loved ones.

While Webb admitted they’re tied to what’s happening in his real life, the singer steers away from making any romantic revelations.

He does admit that stepping up as a solo singer in front of a new backup band of musician friends (drummer Al Glassford, bassist Peter Davyduck and pianist Andrew Belson) has its nerve-wracking moments.

“The pressure’s on me a bit more now,” said Webb. “I can’t hide in the shadows with my guitar.”

That image is reminiscent of an anecdote Fargo actor William H. Macy recently told on daytime TV about being underwhelmed when watching One Direction in concert with his daughter. Apparently, a member of the British boy band, when not taking his turn at centre stage, was seen in the dim background eating a banana— or rather, sandwich.

“No banana eating here!” responded Webb with a chuckle. “I have to work harder to maintain my voice and I warm up more carefully, because vocally, it’s more taxing.”

While the singer/guitarist in his late 20s sometimes helps compose music for Marianas Trench, Webb said Ramsay is the main songwriter of that group (who’s also had mega-success co-writing Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit Call Me Maybe).

Webb feels it’s fulfilling to slip on the songwriter’s shoes for his solo EPs — and nice to do something different than what fans might expect.

His first EP, Coda and Jacket, was released in 2011 and featured the single Bad Girl. The video for the title track of his second solo effort, Right Direction, was released in February. It’s in heavy rotation at MuchMusic and getting good feedback.

Webb feels he owes a big debt of gratitude to Marianas Trench and the band’s following for making his solo tour possible. “We have this nice little built-in fan base and they’ve been really supportive . . . They’ve always been there for us.”

Webb and his backup band, along with special guests Vancouver-based Fake Shark Real Zombie and Jessica Lee, perform from 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $24.50 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned NEITHER PREQUEL NOR SEQUEL, 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE HAS A VIBRANT LEAD IN EVA GREEN 300: Rise of an Empire 2.5 stars (out of four) Rated: 18A

BY BRUCE DEMARA SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

A heap of bodies only partially explains the sevenyear wait for a follow to 300, Zack Snyder’s ancient Greek affair in which Gerard Butler and 299 beefcake bros nakedly took on multitudinous Persians with only their swords and sweat.

Butler’s Spartan King Leonidas and his men achieved “a beautiful victory” — not to mention great box office — but sadly lost their heads. A prequel seemed the obvious path, but then Butler went sitcom soft and Snyder opted for stories of super dudes in leotards.

So the mere existence of 300: Rise of an Empire is worthy of note, especially the inventive means by which the story has been advanced. Neither prequel nor sequel (maybe we should call it equal), it looks at the other Greeks versus Persians clash that was happening around the same ancient time as 300’s Battle of Thermopylae.

As any history book (or Google) will tell you, this is the aquatic skirmish on the Aegean Sea. The Greeks are once against vastly outnumbered by invading Persians, and here we meet the secret weapon of Rise of an Empire: women.

This highly stylized account, drawn as before from a graphic novel by Frank Miller but under the direction this time of Israel’s Noam Murro, has a vibrant lead in Eva Green, best known as Bond girl Vesper Lynd from Casino Royale.

As Artemisia, commander of the Persian navy, she dresses Goth but acts Amazon. To say she takes no prisoners is like saying Godzilla doesn’t have a calling card. Presented with an unworthy male, she summarily beheads him, theatrically kisses the severed noggin and then flings it contemptuously away.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, especially one packing two lethal blades. And although Artemisia is of Greek blood, she’s seeking payback against her countrymen for the raping and pillaging visited upon her family and town in her childhood, and for the killing of Persian King Darius (Igal Naor), the man who rescued her and trained her as a warrior.

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Artemisia, played by Eva Green, is great, giving 300: Rise of the Empire some badly needed energy beyond the endless grunting and sepia-toned blood-spilling of the rest of the picture.

Darius took a fatal arrow fired by the Greek warrior Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton), an event so important to the movie, Murro shows us the flashback twice, in case we missed the point. (Snyder and his 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad penned the screenplay.)

As fate would have it, Themistokles now leads the Greek naval resistance against Persia, and Artemisia aims to seduce, corrupt and kill him, not necessarily in that order.

And she’s great, giving Rise of an Empire some badly needed energy beyond the endless grunting and sepia-toned blood-spilling of the rest of the picture, which does manage to make good use of widescreen 3-D. Heads split, breasts bulge, bodies slam and ships collide with authority.

The estrogen-enriched production also includes the return of Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey as Spartan Queen Gorgo, aggrieved widow of Leonidas, who also swings a mean knife but gets considerably less screen time than Green.

Together they help make up for the absence of Butler, who is seen only in flashback, and for Stapleton’s serviceable yet unmemorable portrayal of the top Greek seaman.

Making even less of an impression, apart from a sartorial one, is Rodrigo Santoro as returning god-man Xerxes, the heavily pierced peacock who watches the action mainly from the sidelines while Artemisia does the heavy lifting. We do get to see how he became a god while visiting a spa, but it inspires snickers rather than shudders.

None of the men in Rise of an Empire are a match for Artemisia’s tongue, which is sharper than her twin blades.

Given the choice between hearing her withering assessment of your sexual prowess or having her shove a sword into your guts, you might just go for the sword. Ouch!

Bruce DeMara is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

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A new exhibit at the Red Deer Cultural Services Viewpoint Gallery will be on display through March and April.

Located at the Cultural Services Centre at 3827 39th. St., the gallery is featuring the works of ceramicist E.M. Alysse Bowd, glass artist Darren Petersen, painter Erin Boake, and jeweller Shirley Rimer. A new program at the gallery will see exhibits at the Viewpoint changed every two months.

EXHIBITS RED DEER GALLERIES ● World War II Collection by Andrew Kelly will be on display at Olds College on March 25. ● IMR Institute of Morphoid Research by artist Jennifer Akkermans is open at Harris Warke Gallery until March 22. ● The Wonders of Anime by Deborah Torrance and Sheldon Rabbit Wheatley is featured at The Hub on Ross Gallery, March 1 to 28. ● The Color of Inner Peace by Arts a la Carte is open at Marjorie Wood Gallery at Kerry Wood Nature Centre until March 28. ● Untitled Paintings by Sasha Grinnell will be featured at Velvet Olive from March 1 to 31. ● Untitled by Monica Sheline are on display at Café Pichilingue from March 1 to 31. ● totems of the masculine by Matt Gould will be featured at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery from March 8 to May 11. See Gould’s primitive and elemental medium of leather, stitched and hand-tooled to create a series of totems.

See www.reddeermuseum.com, or phone 403-309-8405. ● Open and Closed: Mixed Media by Wendy Meeres will be featured at the Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch from March 4 to April 27. Keys and doors — they can open, close, be inviting or hindering? What words, stories and images will Meere’s work inspire? ● The Inner Journey Through Landscape by Sonia Zacharias will be featured at The Gallery on Main in Lacombe until March 21. See www.thegalleryonmain.com, or phone 403-782-3402. ● Steps Through Time is a look back on the evolution of select sports footwear now on at Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Explore the progression and evolution of

various equipment, glimpse the history and the modifications, that make sports equipment, to make it faster, safer and more comfortable. See www.ashfm.ca, or phone 403-341-8614.

LIVE DATES ● Blarney Stone welcomes Tribune kicking off their Canada Slays Tour in promotion of their latest album Tales, on April 5. ● The Hideout hosts Toronto songwriter Jerry Leger on April 1. ● One Eleven Grill features Eric Allison Jazz Trio tonight and Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. ● Slumland Theatre presents Vancouver band Kill Matilda on March 23. ● The Vat presents the Glorious Sons from Kingston on March 19 and 20. The Bend Sinister perform on April 5. ● The Centrium hosts Hedley on April 6 with Classified and USS as special guests. On April 10, standup phenomenon Jeff Dunham will be on stage as part of his Disorderly Conduct Tour along with his sidekicks including Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Bubba J, Peanut, José Jalapeño, and Little Jeff. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca, 1-855-985-5000. ● The Memorial Centre welcomes John McDermott will be at the Memorial Centre on April 4 as part of his Twentieth Anniversary Tour. Tickets available from Black Knight Ticket Centre, 403-755-6626.

To have your establishment’s live bands included in this space, fax a list to Club Dates by 8 a.m. on Wednesday to 403-341-6560 or email editorial@reddeeradvocate.com.

Town sued over plan to change name to Rocky Top

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE — A former coal mining town’s effort to revive its fortunes by changing its name to Rocky Top has hit a snag.

A development group has promised to turn the tiny East Tennessee town of Lake City into a tourist mecca if it goes through with the name change. The plan is to cash in on the fame of the song Rocky Top, a bluegrass standard that has been recorded over the years by Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell and others.

But Gatlinburg-based House of Bryant, which owns the rights to the song and multiple Rocky Top trademarks, is suing.

House of Bryant was founded by country composers Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, who wrote Rocky Top in 1967. A complaint filed Monday in federal court in Knoxville claims the name change would injure the reputation, goodwill and business value of House of Bryant’s Rocky Top trademarks.

House of Bryant is seeking an injunction to prevent Lake City from changing its name, plus court costs and damages.

There is no actual town of Rocky Top, Tenn. The

lawsuit says the Bryants “were instead referring to a fictional or idyllic place” in their song. Last year, a group of East Tennessee public officials and businessmen began promoting the idea of creating a real Rocky Top. The group promised to help build a massive tourist complex in Lake City, a town of about 1,800 people, if it legally changed its name.

The lawsuit claims the Lake City name change plan infringes on House of Bryant’s copyright and trademarks because it seeks to take advantage of the fame of the Bryants’ song. The suit cites the example of a plan by developers to sell jars of Rocky Top branded candy corn, a loose reference to a line in the song that refers not to candy, but to moonshine: “Corn don’t grow at all on Rocky Top, dirt’s too rocky by far. That’s why all the folks on Rocky Top get their corn from a jar.”

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A standard model, two-slots-for-two-slices-of-bread toaster. It toasted bread pretty well. Sometimes I had to jam in bagels. Sometimes those bagels singed, because, being jammed in, they could not be effortlessly ejected by the toaster’s spring. Sometimes I had to toast things twice to get the proper toastiness.

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And then one day, I used a toaster oven. Compared to a regular toaster, a toaster oven looks cavernous and complicated. It has knobs. It has a tray.

You can fit an entire loaf of bread inside. But it can do things a toaster could never do: reheat leftovers; melt cheese on top of sandwiches; toast objects thicker than a slice of bread. A toaster oven makes a standard toaster seem limited, pathetic, small. I could not go back to using one.

Resurrection, ABC’s new drama about dead people who come back to life, is the standard toaster to the fantastic French series The Returned’s toaster oven. I found Resurrection to be perfectly serviceable — until I started using The Returned’s better model.

Though Resurrection and The Returned share a premise, they are, somehow, based on different source materials. The former on a recently released novel, confoundingly called The Returned, and the latter on a French film titled They Came Back, but in French, also called The Returned. In both series, people who died violent deaths return to life, not as zombies, but as themselves, and are reunited with their aged loved ones, who have spent years grieving their loss.

Resurrection’s pilot concerns itself with Jacob, an 8-year-old boy who wakes up in a rice paddy in China, and soon directs immigration and customs agent Marty Bellamy (Omar Epps) to Arcadia, Mo. It turns out that Jacob drowned 32 years before, but appears not to have aged a day, and is greeted by his now much older parents with a mixture of joy, disbelief, trepidation and lots of emotional face-caressing. As the nicely creepy advertisements that aired endlessly during the Academy Awards made clear, Jacob is not the only one coming back.

I first saw Resurrection’s pilot last June and was intrigued. This is a very fertile premise for a TV show: an emotional, eerie mystery that could go in supernatural, conspiratorial and spiritual directions. If the ABC version suffers, like nearly all network shows, from a plague of mundane casting, at least Jacob’s parents are played by the gravitasladen Frances Fisher and Kurtwood Smith. And the show even seemed willing to explore some of the more day-to-day consequences of resurrection: when Jacob tries to play soccer with the other kids, their parents hustle them off the field rather than let them play with such a freak. The pastor, who was Jacob’s best friend when they were both little, questions himself: “I have been preaching the miracles of God for years, now one happens right in front of me and I can’t believe?”

But since I watched the pilot of Resurrection, I watched all of The Returned (which is now streaming on Netflix). Unfortunately for Resurrection, The Returned is vastly superior in every way. While the two shows both contain bereft parents, law enforcement officials with personal agendas, pastors with painful backstories, quiet and sometimes spooky small boys, and newly reanimated criminals, the atmosphere in which Resurrection places them is thinner than Mount Everest’s. Compared to The Returned, Resurrection’s performances, eeriness, themes, its production values, storylines, and opening credit sequence are all similarly weak.

I realize that I am telling you this perfectly passable network show is no good because a far better foreign version exists. Please do not mistake this for snootiness: it’s just standards. Ideally, shows should be judged on their own terms — but The Returned is Resurrection’s own terms. It is everything that “Resurrection” could be, and is not quite. Go with the toaster oven.

Paskin is Slate’s TV critic.

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BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES WASHINGTON — Spend a day running around with Dave Barry on a book tour, and two numbers jump out at you. Both are in the 60s.

One: Dave — no one addresses him as anything else all day — is 66. Two: “60-something,” which is the answer to, “So, how many book tours have you been on?”

The first is surprising because it seems impossible that the mop-topped, eternally baby-faced, eternally smart-aleck columnist/author/comedian, who once wrote a book titled I’ll Mature When I’m Dead, is older than the president of the United States. By nearly 15 years.

The second is surprising because — well, because he’s still alive.

“I was running down 54th Street in New York yesterday, holding a tuna fish sandwich, to get to a radio interview on time,” he’s saying this week between D.C. readings, “and I turned around and yell at the publicist, while we’re running, ‘I’m too old for this.’”

It’s one of his few straight lines all day. But he shows no signs of flagging.

Here’s what his D.C. day looked like, promoting his 39th book, You Can Date Boys When You’re Forty, a collection of essays about being the father of a teenage girl (and other stuff): Board a train in New York early, arrive at Union Station at 10:30 a.m. Television interview. Speech/ reading/signing at the National Press Club at 1 p.m.

Across town to XM Radio interview with Bob Edwards. Back across town, check in at hotel (by now it’s after 4 p.m.), and then he’s got another hour-long radio interview by phone, after which he has to hustle up to the bookstore Politics and Prose, where he has an evening speech/reading/signing.

By noon the next day, he’ll be in Atlanta, back onstage.

His overall tour schedule: 18 personal appearances in 14 metropolitan areas in 15 days, from Miami (where he lives) to New York to Seattle. That isn’t include dozens of television, radio and newspaper/

blog/Web interviews in between. The days stretch on for more than 12 hours. And there’s always a plane tomorrow morning.

“It’s like if you’re a band — say, the Beach Boys — and you come to town to perform. Well, you’ve got to do your song, you’ve got to do your hits,” he says, late in the day. “I’m not tired yet. Next week? Next week, I’ll be tired.”

He’s been doing this sort of touring for both the hardcover and paperback versions of his books — collections of columns and essays, as well as novels — for three decades, ever since his weekly 800-word humour column at the Miami Herald blew up into a pop-culture staple. He won the Pulitzer Prize, he had a television sitcom (Dave’s World), and Peter and the Starcatchers, a young-adult novel he wrote with Ridley Pearson, is a bestseller that became a Broadway musical that won five Tony Awards.

Is he still popular?

The signings at his appearances can last as long as an hour.

“My dad’s a big fan and I’ve been reading him since I was 12,” says Lucy Novick, who stood in line for 45 minutes at Politics and Prose to get her book signed — and to get her picture taken, with a couple of friends, beside the man himself.

“He had this great story about an exploding PopTart,” says Devon Mackenzie, also in line, explaining how she became a fan.

Of course, while touring is hard, he’s got the onstage patter down solid.

At each stop, he gets up behind the podium, amiable, fast-paced, playing off the audience, performing more than reading, a stand-up comic. His material on this tour revolves around his life at home in Coral Gables, a Miami suburb, with his wife, Michelle Kaufman, a sportswriter at the Miami Herald, and Sophie, their 14-year-old daughter. The hits: the family tour to Israel (a camel is involved), a Justin Bieber concert (which a camel might have improved upon) and Dave’s sophisticated analysis of 50 Shades of Grey. Also, his funeral plans (mimes, snipers, no camels).

Dave has another two weeks on tour.

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LOVETTSVILLE, Va. — The family of legendary voice-over artist Hal Douglas says he has died at his home in northern Virginia.

Douglas’ sonorous delivery starred in trailers for thousands of movies and documentaries. He died March 7 at his horse farm in Lovettsville, Va., with his wife Ruth and daughter Sarah at his side.

Douglas was 89. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010.

While Douglas could probably walk down any street in the U.S. unrecognized, his voice was unmistakably a star. He was among the top voice-over artists of a generation, creating a career based on a rich baritone speaking voice that ranged from biblically epic to theatrically cheesy.

His work on trailers was eclectic, ranging from the sombre Philadelphia to the comedic, including Meet the Parents.

Police: 1 man, 1 woman died after motorist plowed into crowd at South By Southwest festival AUSTIN, Texas — A suspected drunken driver barrelled through police barricades and drove down a crowded street at the South by Southwest festival early Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring 23 in an act authorities say was intentional.

The driver struck multiple pedestrians at about 12:30 a.m. on a block filled with concertgoers, continued down the street and hit and killed a man from the Netherlands on a bicycle and a woman from Austin on a moped, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said at a news conference Thursday. The driver eventually crashed and tried to run away, but he was shocked by a stun gun and taken into custody. “... When somebody acts intentionally, it’s very difficult to stop. You have a car here. You have a police officer that was forced to jump out of the way,” Acevedo said Thursday.

Witnesses said the scene was chaotic. Multiple acts performed at two side-by-side nightclubs on the street as part of the annual music, film and interactive conference that draws tens of thousands to Austin each year.

Hours later, a pool of blood was still in the crosswalk with a trail leading to the sidewalk, bits of broken taillight mingled in and a medical glove nearby.

People were already starting to filter in for the day’s events and bands had started to play by early Thursday afternoon, and city buses took their normal route past the blood.

The festival issued a statement that expressed condolences for the victims and said some events would be relocated because of the incident.

The driver, whose name also has not been released, faces two counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault with a vehicle. Acevedo said it was an “intentional act,” and that the suspect has been booked and formal charges will be filed this afternoon.

Two people were in critical condition Thursday morning with life-threatening head injuries and three patients remain in serious condition, said Dr. Christopher Ziebell, the emergency department director at the University Medical Center-Brackenridge said. He also said the driver was treated for minor injuries.

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BY RACHEL LUBITZ ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Comedian Amy Schumer has one thing she wants to be known about every career move she makes — she’s doing it for the girls.

“I do want to reach as many people as possible, but I am absolutely trying to communicate the female experience and the human experience,” Schumer said from Los Angeles. “I have a great interest in bringing a bit of justice and shedding some light on the female experience.”

That justice is found in biting riffs from her Mostly Sex Stuff stand-up special — subjects include the Plan B morning-after pill and being the misfit friend at a wedding shower. Then there’s her Comedy Central sketch show Inside Amy Schumer, which includes bits on sexting and how women have trouble accepting compliments. The latter featured a woman refusing a compliment on her dress: “Little? I’m like a size 100 now. Anyway, I paid like two dollars for it.

It’s probably made from old Burger King crowns.”

Schumer, 32, appeared in the Season 3 opener of HBO’s Girls (it’s her favourite show) this January as a friend of Adam’s bitter ex-girlfriend. She says that compared to her set for Inside, it felt as if “you were living in the middle of a beautiful movie and there just happen to be cameras.” Schumer also looks up to Girls for how it depicts women.

“I’ve always loved shows that portray women as human beings,” Schumer said. “With comedies, the women always play the role of the nag or the straight man and you don’t ever get to see a girl as a dirt girl.

It’s just nice and it stands out with shows like Broad City or Girls, that we get to see women as these fully realized people. Real human beings that don’t spend their time apologizing for being a woman or not fitting into a box or taking up space.”

During her seemingly painless rise to fame, Schumer created her own brand of comedy that’s equal parts vulgar and cheery with a core audience in mind. Her standup often veers to the taboo — think jokes about circumcision and being blackout drunk — but everything is delivered with a touch of irony and aloofness from someone who has described herself as being sweet-looking and “a little Cabbage Patch-y up top.”

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announcements Obituaries BELITSKY Lawrence On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, Lawrence Eugene Belitsky, passed away at the age of 75. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Myles (Kathy), Brenda (Steve), Colleen (Dean) and Brad (Erika); grandchildren, Michael (Brandy), Matthew (Eunika), Julianne, Courtney, Zachary, Holly, Carley, Joshua, Ryan and Kelson; his sister, Isabelle (Edmund) and many family and friends. Lawrence was predeceased by his wife, Audrey; his parents and several siblings. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 11:00 am at Hainstock’s Funeral Home, 9810 34 Avenue, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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BERRY 1930 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur “Art” James Berry on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Art was born in Lloydminster, SK and raised on the family farm near Marwayne, AB. Art attended Alberta College in Edmonton and went on to have a lifetime career in the construction industry in both Regina and Red Deer, culminating in owning his own business as a housing contractor in Red Deer: Arber Crest Homes. Art’s memory will be cherished by his loving family: his devoted wife of 60 years Shirley, their three children, Laurie (Karl) Jonas and their children Erich (Nicole) and Andrew; Kathy (Henry) Klumpenhower and their children, Jason (Shari), Heather (Ryan) Plett, and Alisa (Brian) Barnim; George (Laura) and their children, Rachael and Sarah.

Art also leaves an endless source of delight, his eleven great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by special cousin, Maria Cooper and family of Hobart, Australia and long-time friends, Ernie and Mary Litzenburger and family of Regina, SK as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Art was predeceased by his parents and his siblings, Margaret, Andrew and Harold.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Red Deer Hospice for their wonderful care and support. A Memorial Service to celebrate Art’s life will be held at the Sunnybrook United Church, 12 - Stanton Street, Red Deer, AB on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society 99 - Arnot Avenue, Red Deer AB T4R 3S6. Condolences to Art’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca.

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GIBSON 1936 - 2014 Donalda “Donnie” Gibson of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on February 27, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Donnie was known by many as the little “energizer bunny”, always on the go, always doing something and always striving to enjoy life.

She loved to see people smile and always smiled back. Donnie worked for Red Deer Transit for over 23 years and also for Prairie Bus Lines for over 6 years.

Her remarkable work ethics that she maintained though out her life remained with her as she was still driving transit bus part time up to the time of her passing.

She is survived by her husband Bill Gibson; four children Eric (Cathy) Emde, Bill Emde, Gary Emde, Larry Emde; three step-children Bill (Lorna) Gibson of Tees, Jim (Sandy) Gibson of Calgary, Susan (Doug) Gibson of Airdire; ten grandchildren Ben, Casey, Aaron, Elizabeth, Rhys, Megan, Andrew, Stephen, Angie, Maryellen and three great grandchildren Alex, Jaxon and Jordan. Also to cherish Donnie’s memory are brothers Doug Shaw, Jim (Shirley) Shaw, sister Joan Reed, sisters-in-laws Mary (Tootie) L’Heureux, Donna Wadley; numerous nieces, nephews and the many, many great friends.

Donnie enjoyed every moment she could with her family and friends and will be sadly missed by so many. She was predeceased by her parents Stanley and Hanna Shaw; brother Bill Shaw; sisters Winnie Marjerison, Ruby Lachapelle; sister-inlaw Millie Shaw and grandson Ryan. In following with Donnie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial to honor her life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the STARS Foundation, Box 570, 1441 - Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB T2E 8M7.

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GROSE, Morley Oct. 12, 1930 - Mar. 10, 2014 Morley Grose of Clive, Alberta passed away peacefully on March 10, 2014. He leaves behind his loving wife Margaret, Sons; Warren (Wanda) and David; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Celebration of his life will be held at St Andrews United Church in Lacombe, Alberta on Monday March 17, 2014, at 1:00 PM. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, #105, 4419-50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z5 or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

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HAZANOFF Victor 1923 - 2014 Mr. Victor Alexander Hazanoff of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Victor will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Anne-Marie Hazanoff (nee Schjelle) and his son, Michael (Diane) Hazanoff, all of Red Deer.

He will also be sadly missed by his sister, Galina McLaws of Bloomington, Indiana.

Victor was predeceased by his daughter, Lisa Hazanoff.

Relatives and friends are invited to come and pay their respects at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 12:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Father Timothy Chrapko officiating. Interment will follow at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta.

If desired, Memorial Donations in Victor’s honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories at: www.alzheimer.ab.ca.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Lenore Jacobson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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BJORNSON Haldor Johannes (Hal) Hal Bjornson passed away peacefully on March 7, 2014 at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Born February 10, 1920, in Crestview, Manitoba, the eldest of seven children of Helga (Egilson) and Johann Björnsson, Swan River Valley homesteaders of Icelandic ancestry. Typical of many growing up on Depression-era Prairie farms, he left school after grade 8 to help support his family. During WWII, Hal enlisted and served as a Light Anti- Aircraft Artillery Gunner, initially with Americans defending the Aleutians in Alaska, and then with Allies liberating France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. After WWII, Hal pursued a retail management career at Macleods hardware stores that spanned 38 years, starting in Swan River, Manitoba; then in Humbolt, Sk. and Stettler, AB; and finally retiring as store manager in Red Deer, Alberta. In Stettler, he met Minnie Rankin; they married in 1955 and celebrated 50 years of marriage before her passing in 2005. Hal and Minnie moved to Red Deer in 1963, where they raised their family. Hal was a successful businessman and generous volunteer, supportive of Gaetz Memorial United Church, the Masonic Lodge, the Waskasoo Kiwanis Club and the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal in Red Deer. Hal’s love of being in front of people brought him back to retail management at Ben Moss Jewellery store and Eaton’s, and then at Red Deer General Hospital and later at Foothills Hospital. Predeceased by beloved wife, Minnie; sister, Dorothy; and brothers, Jonas, Kristin, Lawrence and John.Survived by son Bruce, his wife Alison, and their children Ian and Lindsay; daughter Brenda, her children Kayleigh and Jordan, and their father, Alvin Szott; and daughter Charlotte, her son, Justin and her fiancé Darcy Dunkle; brother, Elmer and his wife Ruby; several nieces and nephews and extended family.

Also survived by “adopted family” Hugo and Sirley Moreno and their children Camilla, Valentina and Sarah, who became part of Dad`s life as “Grandpa”; caregivers and friends, Marineth Villostas, Raquel Otis and Hilmer Moreno, whose kind, gentle and loving care was deeply appreciated, enabling continued enjoyment of life in his Calgary condominium. We are deeply indebted for the kind, caring nurses on Unit 100 and 111 at Foothills Hospital. Our “Dad” and “Grandpa” was a wonderful, optimistic, loving man who had a sincere interest in everyone he met. His life represented the best in humanity, where everyone was important and valued. These words reflect Dad’s life: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Dad was a good man, who touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, March 15th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Hal requested donations in his name to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, 2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M4H 1P4, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 202, 5913-50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4C4. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

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In Memoriam NEIL KEITH BICKERTON May 31, 1961 - March 14, 1996

A Keepsake for You To Treasure

This day is remembered and quietly kept.

No words are needed, we loved you with all our hearts and shall never forget.

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Sadly missed and forever loved Mom, Dad, Brenda, Teresa, Trevor & families.

A baby’s Smile can warm your heart...

BIRK SPROXTON MARCH 14, 2007

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Forever missed and eternally loved Lorraine, Mark, Denis, Shannon, Andrea and families

First steps, first words, first birthday.

Happy 1st Birthday!

Gracie Love, Mom & Dad

Card Of Thanks MCMILLAN A big thank you to the Red Deer Hospice and all the staff for the compassionate care given to Bob. Your patience and dedication are to be commended. We also wish to thank Rev. Gary Sinclair for all the time he spent with Bob and our family. The Anglican Church Woman and the Visions Country Gospel, who were a large part of the Memorial, must also be commended for their outstanding job. To all the family and friends who visited Bob while at the Hospice and supported all of us, we will be eternally grateful.

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WILSON Carole-Anne 1947 - 2014 Carole-Anne Wilson of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the age of 66 years. Carole-Anne was born on May 23, 1947 at Stockport, Cheshire, England.

She attended school in Britain; was also home schooled and finished her High School at the early age of 13 years old. In 1961, Carol-Anne moved to Richmond Hill, Ontario. She began her long standing career with Sears Canada after moving to Surrey, British Columbia and eventually moved to Red Deer in 1999.

She continued working for Sears until sadly her ill health caused her to retire. During her many years of employment there, Carole-Anne made some very dear and lifelong friendships which she cherished deeply, with all her heart. Her loving spirit and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Carole-Anne leaves to mourn her loss, her loving friends, who cared for her during her illness with steadfast love and endurance; Donna Bougiridis, Brenda Anderson, Mel LeBlanc and Linda Saretzky. She will also be missed by two sons, Jonathan and David, both of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Carole-Anne fondly and thoughtfully appreciated the compassion and care of Dr. Badenhorst and his staff, as well as their friendship and loyalty during her time of need. A Celebration of Carole-Anne’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Gary Sinclair officiating. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Carole-Anne’s honor may be made directly 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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Coming Events

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Acoustic Friday’s Various Artists

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EAST 40th PUB LIVE JAM Sunday’s 5-9 p.m.

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GOOD MUSIC ALL NIGHT, OPEN JAM & DJ MUSIC. TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS @

EAST 40th PUB

ARNETT & BURGESS Oilfield Construction Limited is immediately looking for a full-time

YARD SUPERVISOR

PRODUCTION TESTING EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS and TESTERS Day & Night Must have tickets.

Top paid wages.

Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Professionals

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ACCOUNTANT Established CGA firm in Stettler requires an accountant for personal tax preparation. Temporary position, may lead to permanent employment.

Email resume to TandP_cga@telus.net Attn: Rebecca

Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonald’s requires a RESTAURANT MANAGER for our Gasoline Alley Stores, located at 37479 Hwy 2, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer.

Yearly salary is between $38,000.00 - $43,000.00.

Must have 3 to 5 yrs exp. and be able to supervise 30 to 70 employees. Flexible hours needed as both restaurants are 24 hours.

McDonald’s experience is preferred but we will consider all applicants.

Benefits and bonus program offered. Fax resume to 403-783-4251 or email to cbay22@telus.net

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd for the Blackfalds is seeking exp’d shop/yard.

FLOORHANDS & “HOPE GROWS” Tulip Sales Responsibilities include DERRICK HANDS $8.00 a pot of three loading of heavy Locally based, home every blooming bulbs. equipment, inventory night! Qualified applicants Order by March 21st. tracking, shipping/ must have all necessary Delivery week of April 7th receiving, hotshots, and valid tickets for the position 403-346-4463 yard maintenance. being applied for.

TULIP SALE Red Deer Please email resume to Bearspaw offers a Hospital Cafe April 10th & 11th hr@abpipeliners.com or very competitive salary 10 am to 5 pm fax to 780-384-2402. and benefits package along with a steady Hiring full time Operation Parkinson Alberta work schedule.

Coordinator/Field EDUCATION DAY Red Deer Please submit resumes: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Supervisor for local oilfield Attn: Human Resources testing company Register by April 11th.

Email: Must be local (Red Deer area) $10 includes lunch. hr@bearspawpet.com Must have testing Speakers; psychologist, Fax: (403) 258-3197 or experience physical education specialist Mail to: Suite 5309, Competitive salary & a PD neurologist.

333-96 Ave. NE Health benefits offered 403-346-4463 Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Send resume to Email: mherron ken@darkstarproduction. @parkinsonalberta.ca You can sell your guitar com for a song...

LOCAL SERVICE CO. or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you! in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence Oilfield w/air & all oilfield tickets.

SPRING into fabulous.

Fax resume w/drivers Shop handmade items. abstract to 403-886-4475 Mar. 15, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. IHotel on 67 St. Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Parkinson Alberta

EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS

requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided.

Apply in person with resume to: 4924 59 St. Red Deer, AB.

required FULL TIME. Min 3-5 years HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. MSCE/MSCA, CompTIA A & Network Certifications.

Own Vehicle, clean drivers abstract & criminal background check.

Please submit resume to stevel@telus.net at

Longhurst Consulting or fax: 403-309-3920

Restaurant/ Hotel

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RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s. ROOM ATTENDANTS Experience preferred, but not necessary.

F/T week days & weekends.

Approx. 35 hrs/wk. Bonus program. Rate: $13.50/hr.

Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

ELEMENTS is looking for 5 retail sales reps. selling season gift packages and personal care products in Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + bonus & comm. FT. No exp. req`d. Please email elementsreddeer@gmail.com

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Sales & Distributors

BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Heavy Equipment Operators, Skid Steer Operators and Laborers. Send resumes to: office@bricar.ca or fax 403-347-6296 Decoking Services Company looking for experienced pigging operators / foremen for work in refineries cleaning fired heaters. Northern Alberta rates apply.

Please fax resume to 403 342 7447 attention: human resources

59 YR old semi-retired, self-employed business man, country living, loves outdoors, seeking lady who enjoys similar activities to be a good honest friend, physically active. 40 to 65.

Reply to Box 1082, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

NOW HIRING

Wise Intervention Services Inc. is now hiring for the following positions: • Coil Tubing Supervisors • Coil Tubing Operators • Boom Truck Operators • Nitrogen Pump Operators • Fluid Pump Operators • Field Mechanics Competitive Wages and Benefits. Extended rotations available (22/13). Priority given to applicants with relevant experience, Class 1 Drivers License and Valid Oilfield Tickets Wise is a leading oilfield services provider that is committed to Quality and Safety excellence. By empowering positive attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values, our employees care for the success of one another.

Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

OIL & GAS OPERATOR

Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants Personals must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or ALCOHOLICS journeyman instrument ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, COCAINE ANONYMOUS be quick learners, motivated 403-396-8298 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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Please Forward All Resumes to jobs@wiseisi.com or by fax to 403-340-1046

Attn: Human Resources email:kwolokoff@ bearspawpet.com Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Farm Work Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 F/T FEED TRUCK RED DEER based hot shot OPERATOR for large company looking for exp’d expanding feed lot in Sundre. driver, 15/6 rotation, Fax resume to company benefits, 403-638-3908 performance bonus. or call 403-556-9588 Fax resume & or email: current abstract feedlot@hotmail.ca to 403-342-2152

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Blackfalds

Downtown HUGE

HOUSEHOLD MOVING SALE Artificial plants & stems, Wilton cake pans, furniture & much more. March 13-16 Thurs. & Fri. 4-9 Sat. & Sun. 9-3 Corner of Gaetz & 48 St. #5004.

Morrisroe

MOVING SALE, Mar. 15 & 16 9-5. 4300 Westbrooke Rd. Many antiques; La-Z-Boy sofa bed & loveseat, $450 obo., exc. shape.; Walt Disney DVD collection; china; many other items.

Motor coach company looking for 4th year or journeyman. Experience with motor coaches preferred. Send resume to frontbus@platinum.ca or fax 403.-347-4999 NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CENTRAL CITY ASPHALT LTD. Experienced Screedman Rakerman Finish Roller Operator †Email resume: office@ccal.com Fax resume: (403) 885-5137

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RENTAL & TRUCKING Company looking for class 1 picker/winch operator to join our team. 15 on 6 off schedule, salary plus bonus and benefits. Please send current resume & drivers abstract to info@ gsequipmentcanada.com or fax 403-346-5127.

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RENTAL TECHNICIAN

Aero Rental Services, a division of Western Energy Services Partnership is currently looking for a candidate to fill the following position. The Rental Technician will provide support to field operations and personnel; responsible for taking calls, filing customer orders, generating work orders and POs as well as coordinating transport.

QUALIFICATIONS

Sales & Distributors

Truckers/ Drivers

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BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators.

We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds EXP’D CLASS 1 end dump driver for local haul. Please fax resume with driver’s abstract 403-342-6881 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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PROFESSIONAL Truck Driver Position Available

www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products is expanding and are currently accepting applications for a certified Class 1 Driver, with a minimum of two (2) years B-train trailer experience.

ADS Drivers are required to safely operate company equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within central Alberta. ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving practices. This position requires a valid Class 1 License, with previous off road forklift experience a definite asset. We offer quarterly cash safety bonuses as well as a comprehensive medical plan.

Benefits include: Company provided Group Canadian Benefits Voluntary dental Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Paid Vacation Safety Bonus All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and MVR check.

Interested Applicants may submit a resume, along with a current drivers abstract to: Advanced Drainage Systems Canada Inc. 4316 Gerdts Ave. Blindman Ind. Park Red Deer County, AB. T4S-2A8 Fax: (403) 346-5806 E-mail ken.mccutcheon@ ads-pipe.com Position closing date: March 28, 2014 Looking for a place to live?

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P/T to F/T WATER TRUCK DRIVERS

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w/Class 3Q. H2S Alive ACADEMIC Express tickets required.

ADULT EDUCATION Local hauling.

AND TRAINING Premium wages paid.

Will train suitable candidates.

SPRING START Fax resume and driver’s abstract to: • Community Support (403) 343-8385 email Worker Program thewaterbus@hotmail.com Looking for a new pet? • Women in the Trades Program Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

• Math and Science for the Trades Program •

GED Preparation Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

TRUCKERS

Busy road construction company looking for Class 1, Class 3, and winch truck drivers. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have at least 3 yr’s exp. Fax resume to 403-309-0489

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer (Reliable vehicle needed.)

INGLEWOOD AREA SUNNYBROOK AREA VANIER AREA

Sales Representative for Central & North Central Alberta.

The position will require sales in the field as well as Calgary.

Raven offers competitive salaries along with health and dental plans. Please forward resumes with salary expectations to cris@ravenoilfield.com

Call Prodie: 403-314-4301 for more info CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

The successful candidate will be a safety conscious, team player looking for a challenging career in an ever changing fast paced environment. Previous oilfield sales experience is a must.

Computer skills and a valid driver’s license are also required.

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

SAFETY PERSON REQUIRED

We are currently looking for a

We offer competitive pay, benefits and opportunities for advancement. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.

wegotservices

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Raven Oilfield Rentals is one of the largest independently owned rental companies servicing NE BC and the Alberta Peace since 1988.

Email: careers@wesc.ca Mail: AERO Rental Services 6525-67th Street Red Deer, Alberta T4P 1A3 Fax: (403) 356-1370 Website: www.wesc.ca

Sylvan Lake

Trades

RAVEN OILFIELD RENTALS

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills • Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines • Pressure control experience an asset • First Aid/CPR, H2S Trained • Valid Class 5 Drivers license

Looking for a place to live?

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ESTATE SALE 4715 46 ST. (BSMT.) Everything Must Go! Sat. March 15, 9 - 2 Small appls., garden tools, MOVING OUT OF BBQ (gas), automotive tools, R. V. access., COUNTRY household items etc.

EVERYTHING MUST GO!!

MARCH 13 to 15 Thurs. & Fri. 3 - 8 Classifieds Sat. 9 - 5 Your place to SELL 9 MCMILLAN AVE. Your place to BUY BACK DOOR & GARAGE

MECHANIC REQUIRED

For more information see

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GOODMEN ROOFING Ltd (7700-76 St Close, Red Deer) requires 5 LowSlope Roofers to install flat and low-slope roofing systems. High School diploma & min. 3 yrs. exp required. $25/hr. benefits after 6 months. Apply: lisa@goodmenroofing.ca

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Trades

ELEMENTS is looking 5 Beauty Treatment Operators.

Selling seasonal gift packages & personal care products in Parkland Mall-4747 67th St Red Deer, $14.55/Hr. Plus bonus & commission, F/T, Beauty certification req’d email resumes: elementsreddeerbto@ gmail.com

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Companions

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Red Deer Oilfield Construction Company EXPERIENCE with ISN, COMPLY WORKS, C.O.R. Only people with experience apply.

Send resume either by SOAP Stories is seeking 5 email or fax: 403-340-3471 retail sales reps. Selling info@dynamicprojects.ca soap & bath products.

TOO MUCH STUFF? $12.10 hr + bonus & comLet Classifieds mission. Ft No exp. req`d. help you sell it.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to Tired of Standing? premierjobrd@gmail.com Find something to sit on in Classifieds SYNIK CLOTHING - Retail Clothing P/T, 20-30 hrs./wk Gasoline Alley apply within. STAIR MANUFACTURER DINO’S TAKE OUT Req’s F/T workers to build LOOKING FOR EXP’D stairs in Red Deer shop.

WIRELESS WORLD P/T AND F/T DELIVERY MUST HAVE basic carrequires 2 Retail Sales DRIVER. pentry skills. Salary based Associates for Bower Please apply in person on skill level. Benefits Place Mall, 149A 4900 w/resume to: avail. Apply in person at Molly Banister Drive., 130, 3121 49 AVE. 100, 7491 Edgar Red Deer, AB; FT, perm Red Deer Industrial Bend. email: to start ASAP; Will train, earl707@telus.net. and/or provide direct mobile JOSE JOSE LATIN fax 403-347-7913 RESTAURANT IS HIRING!! phone sales and customer support services at Start your career!

COOKS HELPER location & other duties; See Help Wanted Please drop off your resume at #9 7110-50 Ave $12.00/hr. Email Resume: retailjobs@ Classifieds or call 403-986-5673 mywirelessworld.ca Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

IT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

SERVICE RIG

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Sales & Distributors

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Janitorial

Restaurant/ Hotel

Only candidates with previous oilfield sales experience will be considered.

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds DRIVING INSTRUCTORS, training provided for Rimbey, Drayton Valley, Ponoka and Red Deer.

Streetwise Driving School.

340-8848

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CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

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DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

TRINITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Complete Building Services Heating - Plumbing Mechanical - Electrical 403-986-5685

Escorts

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LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Handyman Services

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

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ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, and roof snow removal?

Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

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International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

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VII MASSAGE PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. JGFree Est. 403-872-8888 Pampering at its BEST! Seniors’ 403-986-6686 Services Come in and see why we are the talk HELP FOR SENIORS: of the town. home or facility www.viimassage.biz familyinbusiness est. 1999

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5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

IS HIRING!

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MOVING? Boxes? Appls. removal. 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

FANTASY MASSAGE

Moving & Storage

bondable staff, great rates, gift certificates avail.

403-346-7777 helpinghandshomesupport.com

MORE sellers find buyers in the classifieds. 309-3300.

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We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts: PRECAST INSTALLATION LABORERS CONCRETE FINISHERS CARPENTERS/ WOODWORKERS STEEL REINFORCEMENT LABORERS OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATORS GENERAL LABORERS Top wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at

www.eaglebuilders.ca

Applicants are able to apply online or fax resume to 403-885-5516 ATTN: Human Resources or email: hr@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life

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Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of

BOWER

INNISFAIL

MOUNTVIEW

Kennings Cres. & Kirby St. also Keen Cres. & Kendrew Dr.

WEST PARK

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

WESTLAKE

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

For more information phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316

Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

MORNING newspaper carriers needed in the following areas:

Looking for a new pet?

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WESTLAKE LABOUR

Busy road construction company looking for Labours. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489

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Tired of Standing?

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For more information phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

WORKMATE Work Bench. $40 obo. Phone 403-346-2426.

(2) Blackfoot Holyman’s Shield, 18”x30”. $195. for both. 403-347-7405

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6 LAMINATED shelving boards 5/8” thick x 16”w, various lengths, all $40; 2 boxes of nails, all lengths, box of electrical items $3/box; desk top fan 3 spd $10; 25 legal office file holders $10; deer antler mount on shield $60; 3 stacking chairs, metal frames $8/ea, ice pick custom made for ice fishing $47 403-314-2026

Homestead Firewood

EXECUTIVE SECURITY OFFICERS For employment in Red Deer Applicants must have previous Law Enforcement/ Corrections/Military background, a valid security license req’d. Positions avail. are P/T Mondays and Tuesdays. Starting wage is $23-$25/hr. pending experience. Please email your resume to: triwestab@yahoo.ca

Employment Training

Addinnell Close / Allan St.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Abbott Close / Anders St. Anders Close INGLEWOOD AREA

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

Isherwood Close Issard Close LANCASTER AREA Lacey Close / Lennon Close Landry Close / Lawson Close Addington Drive Lund Close MORRISROE AREA Vicar Street / McKee Close Marion Cres / McKenzie Cres

Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA Viscount Drive Volks Place / Vanier Drive Vanson Close / Visser St. Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

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CARD TABLE & four chairs. One small tear in table top but otherwise in excellent condition and very sturdy. $20 obo.

Phone 403-346-2426.

COMPUTER Desk with lots of storage space. $30 obo. Phone 403-346-2426.

COMPUTER desk, large with 1 drawer, 1 cupboard, lots of shelving. $150. obo 403-598-0540

PRECISION water distiller and reservoir, PWS 8MST seldom used, new $799, your price $150 403-755-2760

Office Supplies

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(1) 3’x6 ‘ next to new General Manager’s Desk, light caramel in color. $195. 403-347-7405 PRINTER scanner Sharpe AL1551CS $100 403-782-1437

Sporting Goods

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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.

1 BDRM. loft, utils incl.. $625 /mo. + d.d., close to Red Deer college, n/s, no pets. Avail immed.

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Job site, office, well site or chairs. Excellent condition. Livestock Ext. 412 ~ www.simproper403-346-6686 $145 obo. storage. Skidded or ties.ca ~ Avail Now Phone 403-346-2426 wheeled. Call 347-7721.

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3060

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1760

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880

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW and CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREAS Crossley St., Cooper Cl., Carter Cl., Connaught Cres. & Cody Pl. $190/mo.

2 Blocks of Cosgrove Cres. $80/mo.

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DEER PARK AREA 104 to 194 Blocks of Douglas St. $58/mo.

ALSO Dietz Close, Durie Close and 1 block of Davison Dr. $51/mo.

EASTVIEW Erickson Dr., Eldrige Cr., Everitt Cr., Elkin Cl., $187/mo.

ALSO 37 Ave. from 39 St. to 44 St. and Exeter Cr. and 38A Ave. Area $111/mo.

GRANDVIEW AREA 41 Ave. from Ross St. to 44 St. + 4000 Block of 47 St. &44 Block of 40A Ave. $63/mo.

ALSO 40A, 41 & 42 Ave. between 39 St. & 44 St. $120/mo.

ALSO 43 Ave. Area between 39 St. and 43 St. $61/mo MICHENER AREA West of 40Ave. between Ross St. and 52 Ave. $264/mo ROSEDALE AREA

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Condos/ Townhouses

3030

3 BDRM., 1.5 BATH townhouse near RDC, off street parking, avail. May 1. $1000 rent & $1000 DD. 1 yr. lease 780-586-2831

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2 bed, 1 bath townhouse on corner lot, 5 appl, fenced yard, deck, shed, close to amenities, $1400 + util, $1350 SD, N/S, small pet ok with fee, PM 567 ~ 5402-45 St ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 Ext. 412 ~ www.simproperties.ca ~ Avail April 1 LACOMBE, 1 bdrm. w/balcony, recent reno, Apr.1, n/s, no children, no pets, $750/mo, DD same, 403-782-2681 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 LRG. 1 BDRM. bsmt. suite, separate entrance, 4 piece bath, oak kitchen, lino flooring, washer & dryer, $825/mo., incld. utils., mature location., no pets, no kids, N/S, avail. Apr. 1, 587-437-7970

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3090

ROOM in quiet home.

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3190

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3270

QUIET retired couple w/neutered short hair cat seek 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite, n/s, non drinker, ref’s 403-986-4841

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900

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1395 SD $1000. n/s Avail. Immed. or Apr. 1st.

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3020

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2190

TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo.

ALSO West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo.

Timberstone Way $302/mo.

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880

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3050

GLENDALE

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455 Acres Agricultural

land, 12 mi. E. of Ponoka, 1 mi. off pavement, good surface lease rev..

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4110

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4160

Pinnacle Estates

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

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4020

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5010

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Malaysia plane sent signals for hours after going missing

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Malaysia Airlines plane sent signals to a satellite for four hours after the aircraft went missing, an indication that it was still flying for hundreds of miles or more, a U.S. official briefed on the search said Thursday.

Six days after the plane with 239 people aboard disappeared, Malaysian authorities expanded their search westward toward India, saying the aircraft may have flown for several hours after its last contact with the ground shortly after takeoff from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing.

A string of previous clues about Flight MH370 have led nowhere.

“MH370 went completely silent over the open ocean,” said Malaysia’s acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein. “This is a crisis situation.

It is a very complex operation, and it is not obviously easy. We are devoting all our energies to the task at hand.”

The U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to discuss the situation by name, said the Boeing 777-200 wasn’t transmitting data to the satellite, but was instead sending out a signal to establish contact.

Boeing offers a satellite service that can receive a stream of data during flight on how the aircraft is functioning and relay the information to the plane’s home base. The idea is to provide information before the plane lands on whether maintenance work or repairs are needed.

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and traditions with Russia and more progressive and economic opportunities in the West.

Kerry was headed to London later Thursday in his last meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before the Crimea vote. In a brief phone call Thursday morning, Kerry underscored U.S. concerns about the Crimea vote and made clear there will be costs if Russia continues to escalate the crisis, according to a senior State Department official familiar with the discussion. The official was not authorized to discuss the situation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Kerry and Lavrov have spoken almost daily as the Ukraine crisis has unfolded but have yet to find any common ground.

At a Senate hearing, Kerry said Moscow should expect the U.S. and European Union to take measures against it on Monday if Russia accepts and acts on a decision by Crimea to secede from Ukraine. The U.S. and

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EU say the vote Sunday violates Ukraine’s constitution and international law. Russia has said it will respect the results of the referendum.

“There will be a response of some kind of the referendum itself and, in addition, if there is no sign of any capacity to be able to move forward and resolve this issue, there will be a very serious series of steps on Monday in Europe and here,” Kerry told the Senate panel.

It was not clear, however, whether Russia would heed the warnings, and Moscow has refused demands by the West to pull back troops from Crimea and respect Ukraine’s territorial boundaries. Under a long-standing security agreement with Ukraine, Russia is allowed to deploy up to 25,000 troops to the Crimean Peninsula, and has a large navy there.

“There are limits on how much blunt force, in terms of sanctions and isolation, will move somebody who doesn’t seem to have been particularly responsive to

that throughout his career,” said John Norris, a security expert at the liberal-leaning Center for American Progress think-tank in Washington. He was referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

However, Norris said, the people around Putin, including Russian business leaders and wealthy citizens who travel to the West, may have more influence on Moscow if they start feeling squeezed by sanctions.

“That may not be decisive in Putin’s thinking right now, but I think it does begin to move the thinking of those around him,” Norris said.

Kerry said he planned to make clear how high the stakes are when he sees Lavrov in London, and suggested he would press Russia to accept “something short of a full annexation” of Crimea — but did not elaborate on what that might entail.

“My hope is that they will come aware of the fact that the international community is really strong and united on this issue,” he said.

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The total search area being covered is about 35,800 square miles (92,600 square kilometres) — about the size of Portugal.

Asked if it were possible that the plane kept flying for several hours, Hishammuddin said: “Of course. We can’t rule anything out. This is why we have extended the search. We are expanding our search into the Andaman Sea.” The sea is northwest of the Malay Peninsula.

He said Malaysia was asking for radar data from India and other neighbouring countries to see if they can trace it flying northwest. India says its navy, air force and coast guard will search for the plane in the south Andaman Sea. “Because of new information, we may be part of an effort to open a new search area in the Indian Ocean,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said earlier Thursday, declining to offer additional details about that information or the new area.

The U.S. Navy 7th Fleet said it is moving one of its ships, the USS Kidd, into the Strait of Malacca, west of Malaysia.

In the latest disappointment, search planes failed to find any debris from the plane after they were sent Thursday to an area of the South China Sea off the southern tip of Vietnam, where satellite images published on a Chinese government website reportedly showed three suspected floating objects.

“There is nothing. We went there.

There is nothing,” Hishammuddin said.

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Malaysia Airlines didn’t subscribe to that service, but the plane still had the capability to connect with the satellite and was automatically sending pings, the official said.

“It’s like when your cellphone is off but it still sends out a little ’I’m here’ message to the cellphone network,” the official said. “That’s how sometimes they can triangulate your position even though you’re not calling because the phone every so often sends out a little bleep. That’s sort of what this thing was doing.”

The plane had enough fuel to fly about four more hours, the U.S. official said.

Boeing did not comment.

Messages involving a different, more rudimentary data service also were received from the airliner for a short time after the plane’s transponder — a device used to identify the plane to radar — went silent, the official said.

If the plane had disintegrated during flight or had suffered some other catastrophic failure, all signals — the pings to the satellite, the data messages and the transponder — would be expected to stop at the same time.

One part of the hunt is in the South China Sea, where the aircraft was seen on civilian radar flying northeast before vanishing without any indication of technical problems. A similar-sized search is also being conducted in the Strait of Malacca because of military radar sightings that might indicate the plane turned in that direction after its last contact, passing over the Malay Peninsula.

NEW YORK — Rescue workers using dogs and thermal-detection gear searched the rubble Thursday for victims of a gas explosion that killed at least seven people, while investigators tried to pinpoint the leak and determine whether it had anything to do with New York’s aging gas and water mains, some dating to the 1800s.

At least five people were unaccounted for after the deafening blast Wednesday morning destroyed two five-story brick apartment buildings in East Harlem. More than 60 people were injured.

Fire and utility officials said that if the buildings were plagued in recent days or weeks by strong gas odours, as some tenants claimed, they have no evidence anyone reported it before Wednesday.

Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano said experts would first try to reach the basement — still under rubble — to examine heating units, meters and other equipment that might hold clues to the blast. Then they will work their way toward the street, where Con Edison has a gas main consisting partly of cast iron from 1887.

“We can only get conclusive evidence when the fire is out, when the rescue is completed, and we really get a chance to look at all the facts,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Aging infrastructure — crumbling bridges, highways, water mains and gas lines — has become a major concern in recent years, especially in older cities in the Northeast, and has been blamed for explosions, floods and other accidents. But many cities say they just don’t have the money to fix the problem.

“We know this is a fundamental challenge for New York City and any older city,” de Blasio said. But he added: “This is not the occasion to talk about the dynamics about our national government and the lack of support

for infrastructure. ... That’s a separate discussion for another day.”

As cold, stiff winds blew across the still-smouldering debris, construction equipment with iron jaws picked up the rubble, first depositing it on the pavement, then hoisting it onto trucks that hauled it away.

The mayor told firefighters carrying grappling hooks and other equipment: “I can only imagine, knowing that at any moment you might find a body, how difficult that is.”

Police identified four of the dead: Griselde Camacho, 45, a Hunter Col-

lege security officer; Carmen Tanco, 67, a dental hygienist who took part in church-sponsored medical missions to Africa and the Caribbean; Andreas Panagopoulos, a musician; and Rosaura Hernandez, 22, of Mexico.

Mexican officials said another Mexican woman, Rosaura Barrios Vazquez, 43, was among the dead. The bodies of two unidentified men were also pulled from the rubble. At least three of the injured were children.

One, a 15-year-old boy, was reported in critical condition with burns, broken bones and internal injuries.

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