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Twist of fate HIGH RIVER FAMILY FORCED OUT OF THEIR HOME BY FLOODING LAST YEAR WINS RED DEER DREAM HOME

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William Rader and wife, Tonya, and son, Ethan, pose with their ticket at the STARS Emergency Link Centre in Calgary.

A High River family that was forced out of their home by flooding in southern Alberta last year has won a show home in Red Deer worth almost $1 million.

William Rader and his family were out of their house for almost two months when flood waters swamped most of the town south of Calgary last June.

Rader bought a ticket for the STARS air ambulance fundraising lottery and was one of four grand

prize winners announced Tuesday.

He said finding out he won a house is surreal and it will take some time to sink in.

The new house, located at 40 Valley Green Crescent in Vanier Woods and worth $945,000 is a bit of a drive from High River.

Rader said he’s not even sure he, his wife, Tonya, and their young son, Ethan, will move in.

“That’s something the wife and I will have to discuss at this time,” he said. “We just don’t know. It’s just too much to take in right now.”

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Inglewood proposed as new site for school

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BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF

Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate staff

Rocky Mountain Phoenix demonstrates its hovercraft on the Red Deer River on Tuesday afternoon.

The Red Deer company is showcasing the vehicle to fire departments from across Central Alberta today. See related story on page B1.

Last month, the provincial government committed $13.6 million for a new public elementary school to be built in northeast Red Deer, to accommodate growing populations and current and future development in the area.

But that development is not happening fast enough, so the new proposed site for the elementary school is Inglewood in the city’s extreme south.

The Red Deer Public Schools board will meet tonight to vote on the site change, which was recommended by division administration.

Though a new kindergarten to Grade 5 school for northeast Red Deer was a main item on the public division’s capital wish list, it was not exactly expecting a provincial commitment so soon. Its intended site north of the Garden Heights neighbourhood and west of Range Road 272 is still a farmer’s field, unserviced and void of other development.

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Courts struggle to deal with the developmentally disabled Michener Centre: The Closing Doors is a special Red Deer Advocate series by reporters Susan Zielinski and Myles Fish about the centre for persons with developmental disabilities. They examine its controversial past, debated present and unclear future.

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF When the group advocating for the continued existence of Michener Centre goes to court in November hoping to get an injunction against the government’s plans, it will hardly be the first time a judge is asked

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to consider if Michener is the right place to house disabled individuals. Over the years, residents have gone to court to try to get out of Michener, people have been forced into Michener, and judges have lamented the fact they could not put ex-Michener residents who had fallen afoul of the law back into the facility.

Of the thousands of people who have moved out of Michener Centre over the decades, most have transitioned well into life in group homes or in independent living situations. But, in the early 1990s particularly, when a series of ex-residents ended up in the courts, judges struggled with what to do with them.

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MICHENER: ‘Blatant inequities’ in the justice system In 1991 alone, the cases of four repeat offenders left local courts in a bind as to how best to deter future wrongdoing and protect the public from the assaults and sexual assaults the one-time Michener residents were carrying out. Without the option of sending those convicted back to Michener though, in each case the judges reluctantly imposed prison sentences, which left advocates fearing the handicapped would be easy victims within prison walls.

The Michener parents’ organization at the time argued that the cases showed that the institution had a purpose — to house those who could not function properly in the community. Mark Keohane, then an early-career Edmonton lawyer, suggested that wholesale changes were needed to address the “blatant inequities” in the justice system that saw those with mental handicaps treated like regular adults in the courts rather than with regard to their actual functional level.

He said both handicapped victims and offenders should have special provisions under the law similar to children because they may have the same mental capacities. His own sister Susan has lived most of her life at the centre and though she has been sexually assaulted in the past, no charges were laid because police could not prove that she did not consent.

While that change has not occurred, in 2012 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that mentally handicapped individuals are able to give truthful and reliable testimony, even if they have limited mental capacities. The court challenge came about after the accused in a sexual assault case successfully argued that the testimony of the mentally handicapped complainant should be dismissed because she could not swear an oath or communicate effectively.

Notwithstanding societal progress in the treatment of the developmentally disabled, Keohane says that the process of deinstitutionalization leaves scores of mentally ill and handicapped individuals vulnerable to abuse and more likely to abuse others.

Various studies have found that over 80 per cent of intellectually disabled individuals will experience some form of sexual abuse during their lifetimes.

“I don’t know what happens to these people. I think I see them when I’m walking to the courthouse, they’re pushing shopping carts full of cans and they’re sexually assaulted from time to time and terrible things happen to them,” says Keohane.

In 2006, then B.C. premier Gordon Campbell called mass deinstitutionalization a “failed experiment,” linking the closure of large facilities to an increase in the numbers of homeless people on the streets and in jails in his province. Campbell’s comments had more to do with the closing of mental hospitals than places like Michener Centre, though, and Alberta Association for Community Living CEO Bruce Uditsky says the two processes should not be compared.

“The mental health system has never had the community-based support systems we’ve created largely because the community living movement is family driven. Its roots lie in families wanting their sons and daughters to be able to grow up at home, able to stay in their communities, to be able to go to school and to have the supports necessary to do that,” he says.

But Dr. Robert Lampard, former Michener medical director, notes that approximately half of all centre residents are dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and treatable mental illnesses.

Dealing with such residents requires tolerant, knowledgeable staff who are able to quickly judge whether to treat related behaviours medically or in another fashion, he said. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com Coming Thursday: The cost of Michener Centre compared to community care.

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Lisa Kaye-Stanisky (left) and Gina Seaton flank their half-brother Floyd in his home on the north site of Michener Centre. Floyd is epilectic and has spent 56 of his 61 years living at Michener Centre. His sisters fear that forcing him out of his longtime home would hasten his death.

Families looking to courts to keep loved ones in place Late last year, Brian Reed appeared in court on behalf of his brother Bruce, a Michener resident for 46 years, asking whether he could continue to withhold consent of a move of his brother out of Michener indefinitely. In the absence of “equal or better care,” Reed argued, he should be able to block any move based on the provisions of the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Bruce regularly suffers from seizures and is fed through a feeding tube; in court his brother stated that moving him into a community group home could hasten his death. Though the judge dismissed his appeal for an injuction order partly due to the fact that Brian was merely an alternate guardian for his brother, he did acknowledge that Brian made some good points and suggested he get some legal advice before proceeding further.

Other family members of residents too are basing their actions on the premise that without their consent, there is no way that their loved ones can be moved. The guardianship act says that guardians shall exercise their authority in the represented adult’s best interests and in good faith. If a guardian believes his decision is “not being given effect” and that that fact could risk the health and safety of the represented adult, he can go through the courts, which can subsequently “make any order” to ensure the guardian’s wishes are being heeded.

On the other hand, the court can terminate a guardianship order if a guardian has not fulfilled their duties and responsibilities, acted in a manner that might endanger the represented adult’s well-being, or if it is in the represented person’s best interest to terminate the guardianship.

Recent precedent suggests that guardians could eventually lose the authority to decide for their loved ones if they do not co-operate with transitional efforts. In Ontario, firm closure dates were set for the province’s last three large institutions and with the deadline approaching and some families still non-compliant, the province filed applications to the courts to get the last institutionalized residents into community placements.

For Lisa Kaye-Stanisky, holding off for as long

as possible is the honourable thing to do for her brother Floyd’s well-being.

“If I dig my heels in long enough, he might be blessed enough to pass at Michener,” she said.

Floyd is 61, blind, deaf, non-verbal, and epileptic. He was one of the last Michener residents confined in a straitjacket — to wean him off of the outfit took years, according to Kaye-Stanisky — and even today he sits in his wheelchair with his arms crossed against his chest and his sleeves empty.

Even though in the past Floyd has been a victim of abuse at the centre — for which a staffer was charged and convicted — his sister believes that the care he gets now is first-rate. She worries that away from Michener, unaccustomed staff would revert to restraining him and feeding him through tubes, and in the community she fears he would not have adequate access to the services he needs.

Kaye-Stanisky is just one of a few dozen guardians who have ceased to meet with the Michener transition team in the hopes of November’s judicial review resulting in an injunction against the closure. The review hearing was initially scheduled for March 13, but the parents’ group behind the legal action pushed the date back to November, believing the eight additional months will allow it to formulate a stronger case.

The group of 22 plaintiffs currently signed on for the review will be hoping to prove in court that a group of ideology-driven individuals connected to government and not the government itself conceived of and directed the closure decision, according to parents’ society president Bill Lough. Lough says he is optimistic, based on the examination of communications in the lead-up to the closure announcement, that an injunction can be ordered and a compromise reached to keep Michener’s south site open for residents.

For his part, Edmonton lawyer Mark Keohane says the parents’ group should file a complaint through the Alberta Human Rights Commission, arguing that Michener residents are having their rights violated by being forced from their homes.

Lough said such an action could be possible, depending on the result of the judicial review.

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1978 — Dependent Adults Act comes into effect, allowing for the imposition of guardianship powers over adults with developmental disabilities. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act replaces the old legislation in 2009.

1991 — In the case of a mentally handicapped man found guilty of sexual assault, Judge Thomas Schollie says he would compel the man into Michener Centre if he could. In the absence of that power, he sentences the man to a nine-month jail term.

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1994 — After a seven-month battle, a Red Deer judge allows a man with Prader-Willi Syndrome to leave Michener Centre for a Calgary group home.

Kip Snelling went to court to challenge the centre’s compulsory care order, which it had imposed because Snelling’s disorder means he needs 24-hour care, as he will eat constantly without ever feeling full. Snelling would later be readmitted to Michener, but now lives in an Innisfail home with round-theclock staffing support.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A long and snowy winter in Alberta isn’t necessarily a precursor to another year of flooding like the province suffered through in 2013, says a government official.

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources checks the snowpack each month and says the snowpack was only slightly above normal compared to last year in the last measurement March 1.

Spokeswoman Carrie Sancartier says the overall snowpack is 110 per cent of normal. There are four areas that have received a record amount of snow but those are in the North Saskatchewan basin so she said they wouldn’t have an impact on southern Alberta. The snowpack in the Bow River basin in southern Alberta is 103 per cent of average.

Severe flooding in Calgary and High River last June was more of a result of heavy rainfall than the snowpack, Sancartier said. One station west of High

River recorded 325 millimetres in under 48 hours.

“One of the things our forecasters really try to focus on is things like what happened last year. The massive river-related floods tend to be driven by rainfall and so we’re a couple of months away from getting rain,” said Sancartier.

“The rainy period is usually mid-May to mid-July so we’ve still got some time. If we continue to do the nice weather during the day so it melts and then cool at night so it freezes again. that’s a great scenario in terms of snowmelt.”

Sancartier said there was a near record snowpack in southern Alberta in 2012 but flooding was not a problem.

“The rain that fell that year was not nearly to the scale we saw in June 2013. Although the snowpack was very high, there were no widespread flood events,” she said.

But snow is part of a potential recipe for disaster, says Bob Sandford, chairman of the Canadian Partnership Initiative of the UN Water for Life Decade.

Sandford said the heaviest snowfall comes in March and April. If the snow melts slow and steady, he said everything should be all right. But he added if rain comes down on top of the snowpack, then there’s a reason for concern.

“The thing you’ve got to fear and truly and genuinely fear is a big, warm rain event on snow. That’s one of the things that caused us a lot of problems last June,” said Sandford.

He said warm rain on snow and frozen soil will not sink into the ground and will result in massive streams forming. Sanford said the second problem is the melting snow can cause vapour, which can reform as rain in a storm event.

“Man, oh man — rain on snow events are to be feared. We don’t know yet what will happen,” said Sandford.

“We may have a gradual, cool spring that could help us a great deal. We could also conceivably get a lot of snow yet before the end of April and we’ll have to see.”

Alberta ridings offer opposition Candidates will need $1M to run fresh hope for 2015 OTTAWA — During the last federal election, Alberta wasn’t exactly a favourite pit stop of the party leaders — much of the province appeared wrapped up in a bow for the Conservatives.

But with a number of incumbents stepping aside, new ridings created and existing boundaries redrawn, the opposition parties see new possibilities for the next federal campaign, expected in 2015. Multiple candidates are vying for the nomination in the most competitive ridings.

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is stopping in downtown Edmonton on Wednesday to mark the nomination again of aboriginal activist and educator Lewis Cardinal as the candidate there.

Conservative MP Laurie Hawn, who beat Cardinal handily in 2011, is no longer running. New Democrats are hopeful changes to the boundaries and the departure of the incumbent will make a difference in Edmonton Centre.

“There’s no doubt about it, it’s a priority riding,” said the NDP’s Linda Duncan, the sole opposition MP to hold a seat in Alberta.

“Lewis came second last time, first time running did very well, and we think with the boundary changes the odds are even better for us.”

Conservative MP Peter Goldring, who represents the riding of Edmonton East, said Edmonton Centre could very well be in play with Hawn’s departure.

He noted that Hawn did not win the first time he ran there in 2004 against then Liberal cabinet minister Anne McLellan.

“With the resurgence of Trudeau — if he keeps going up in the polls he could be a formidable presence,” said Goldring, who has not yet decided if or where in Edmonton he will run.

Duncan increased her plurality in her riding of Edmonton Strathcona in 2011, but the Liberals are eyeing it too. At least three female candidates are being vetted by the party for the right to run for the nomination.

A “Liberals for Linda” factor in the last election designed to shut out the Conservatives isn’t likely to materialize again.

Another new riding being red-circled by the Liberals and NDP alike is Edmonton-Griesbach. Six NDP members have signalled they’d like to run, along with two Conservatives.

“That one will probably be a bit more challenging. The closer we get to city centre, the more mixed the voting record is,” said Hawn. “So that one is still

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‘WE’RE GOING TO HAVE THREE OR FOUR PEOPLE SEEKING THE NOMINATION IN EVERY ONE OF THE GREATER EDMONTON RIDINGS, AND THE LAST TIME AROUND WE HAD MOST OF THEM IN PLACE BY ACCLAMATION.’ — KEVIN FEEHAN CO-CHAIRMAN, LIBERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN

a good solid riding for us, but in any of these ridings you have to work at it.”

Kevin Feehan, co-chairman of the Liberal election campaign in Alberta, said he’s got much more work than he did the last time.

“We’re going to have three or four people seeking the nomination in every one of the greater Edmonton ridings, and the last time around we had most of them in place by acclamation,” said Feehan.

“I think there has been some sort of a seismic shift in the interest for running for the Liberals in Edmonton and the greater Edmonton area.”

Former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff did not stop in Alberta once during the first two weeks of the 2011 campaign and then only intermittently in the last half. Late NDP Leader Jack Layton stopped in Edmonton, where Duncan’s chances were good.

Now Mulcair will have visited the province twice in the first three months of 2014 alone. Trudeau held a $500-per-ticket fundraiser in Calgary in January, and even spoke to a gathering in small Okotoks, AB. The leaders are hoping to increase their standings in byelections this year in the ridings of Macleod and Fort McMurray-Athabasca.

The opposition prospects seem a bit more muted in the Calgary area, but the Liberals are hoping to make gains nonetheless. Calgary Centre is currently held by Conservative Joan Crockatt, but no Conservative has yet been nominated for the new downtown riding of Calgary Confederation.

Crockatt said the fact Conservative nominations are being hotly contested is a sign that Stephen Harper and the party’s brand is still strong.

“Sure the other parties are going to try to make inroads in Calgary, they always do, because it’s seen as one of the crucibles of the economy,” said Crockatt.

“But from the signs of things so far, I think conservativism is still very strong.” the land that would surround a proposed school. So, despite its need, the school division has to wait.

“We’re not developers, so typically the services are brought in by developers and that’s a condition before we build that we have to have a serviced site.

Basically the need for the school is just slightly in advance of the land in that area,” said Cody McClintock, associate superintendent of business services with the public division.

McClintock said he believes the site could become available within five years, but with the province committing to open the new school by September 2016, the division finds itself needing to determine an alternative, and fast.

The division has five existing sites in Red Deer that have been identified as potential school sites — in Inglewood, Aspen Ridge, Kingsgate, Davenport, and Timber Ridge. Of those options, administration recommended the Inglewood site because the land

Rader was quick to remind that almost everyone in High River was affected by the flood. Some residents are still waiting for repairs to be completed, some decided to move and some homes were writeoffs.

“We happened to win this . . . but there’s a lot more people out there that could use it more than we could,” he said.

“Everybody’s had hardship right now in High River. If you could turn around and give $1 million to everybody that would be just a good start.”

Other grand prize winners include Neil Lunn and Mona Cardinal of Didsbury who won a $1.3 million show home in Calgary, Bart Grover of STEAK Calgary won an Edmonton home worth $964,000 and Andre Lavigne of Fort McMurray won a Lethbridge home worth $799,000.

The rest of the STARS lottery winners will be posted online on April 4 at www.starslottery.ca.

The lottery raised more than $11 million this year with prizes worth more than $5.6 million.

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Though significant population growth is not expected in the area, superintendent Piet Langstraat said a new school still makes sense for the neighbourhood. Currently, elementary-aged students in Inglewood attend school in Mountview. If the new location is approved, the division will again have to readjust its attendance boundaries, after having done so in 2012 to adjust for École Barrie Wilson in Timberlands, which is to open this September.

The school division says the elementary school will accommodate 500 students upon opening in Sept. 2006. In announcing its funding commitment, the province said the new build will provide space for up to 600 students. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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CALGARY — A potential contender in Alberta’s Progressive Conservative leadership race says a $50,000 non-refundable deposit will ensure that only serious candidates come forward.

Conservative Sen. Scott Tannas is the subject of a “Draft Scott” campaign, but has made it clear at this point he is still undecided.

But Tannas says anyone serious about seeking to be party leader and Alberta’s next premier will need a lot more than $50,000, which he says is a “drop in the bucket” when one considers what is required to run a full campaign over the next six months.

“I mean we’re talking practically about the leadership of the province for the next couple of years at a minimum,” said Tannas, who is 52 and a resident of High River, south of Calgary.

“Anybody who is worthy of consideration by the voters of Alberta should be able to cobble together $50,000 plus probably another $1 million to present their case properly to the voters.

“This is not the time to have 30 guys running and everybody trying to grab the brass ring on the cheap.”

Tannas, who was only appointed to the Senate a year ago, says he had nothing to do with the public campaign to “draft” him, but adds he is willing to listen if there’s enough support within the Progressive Conservative caucus.

Alberta’s Progressive Conservative party will pick its new leader in September. The party’s board of directors, after a meeting Monday night, announced that party members will cast their ballots on Sept. 6.

If no single candidate wins a majority of votes, the top two candidates will move on to a run-off ballot on Sept. 20.

The nomination deadline has yet to be set.

The leadership race was called after Alison Redford resigned as premier last week.

No candidate has officially announced plans to seek the leadership, but a number of cabinet ministers have confirmed they are considering a run.

Tannas said he will have to be convinced by those seeking to recruit him that it is the right decision.

“At the end of the day, I’m not going to get talked into something. If I decided to it would be because I firmly and utterly believed that this is the right thing for me to be doing and so at the end of the day that’s what will sway my decision,” he said.

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reference that is used in the rest of North America.

The Energy East pipeline removes this arbitrage by reducing the cost of the “marginal barrel,” which will benefit consumers. It also has the added benefit of reducing the supply risk to the refineries while maintaining the competitive advantage of Quebec’s petrochemical industry.

The positive impact of the pipeline will not only be felt in Eastern Canada; our international trading partners, specifically the EU and India, will also benefit by being able to access a politically secure source of oil in an increasingly insecure world.

Political leaders in Europe and North America are looking at ways to buffer Russia’s increasing energy influence in Europe. One way is through exporting gas; this will take time but is achievable. Another option is opening the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), but this is politically sensitive and not a good long-term strategy.

However, diversifying European supply through Canada by utilizing the Energy East pipeline could have a real and long-term impact on Russia’s imperial objectives in Europe.

In addition to Europe, India, which

currently imports 3.86 million barrels per day of crude oil, has become increasingly interested in East Coast oil. The shipping routes to Mumbai are shorter from Canada’s East Coast (15,628 km) than from Canada’s West Coast (20,061 km) and demand for a stable source of oil in India is increasing.

By extending the Energy East pipeline to Canso, Canada would have a main Atlantic port that the largest oil tankers in the world would be able to access and Canada would be able supply the EU, India, and any other customers with a politically secure source of oil.

The Energy East Pipeline may not have the direct job benefits that many hoped for but that does not mean it is bad for Canada. It will benefit consumers and businesses on the East Coast by reducing costs and risks, while allowing Alberta and Saskatchewan to maximize their potential. Internationally, it has the added benefit of being a buffer against Russia’s petro-politics and other international supply risks.

These rewards, as long as the pipeline is built safely and maintained, will be far greater than the risks.

Ryan Lijdsman is a Canadian-based international business consultant.

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P3s answer to bridging infrastructure funding gap VICTORIA, BC/ Troy Media/ — The reasons for poor productivity: project federal government’s recent announce- planners’ “bias”, lack of “performance ment of new $14 billion Building Cana- accountability” and “capability conda Fund brings Ottawa’s total 10-year straints” in public service administranational infrastructure commitment tors. It concludes that a “viable imto $70 billion, the largest in Canadian provement” in these factors could save history. $1 trillion a year.

But according to the FedBut how could those eration of Canadian Municiimprovements actually be palities that still leaves a attained? Public sector ingap of over $200 billion refrastructure projects have quired to repair existing inlong been infamous for cost frastructure and fund new over runs and poor qualiprojects. Where will that ty. And yet the study found money come from? that, over the past 20 years, Faced with deficits fuabsolutely zero productiveled mainly by growing ity improvement has been healthcare costs, the provmade in government admininces aren’t going to be of istered infrastructure projmuch help. And most cites ects in Japan, Germany and GWYN and municipalities are althe United States.

MORGAN ready struggling to contain There’s no reason to berising debts. lieve other countries are Canada’s infrastructure doing any better. So not funding challenge is shared only has funding the infraby countries around the structure gap become virworld. A study released last year by tually impossible, most projects that consulting firm McKinsey & Company do get funded fail to deliver value for estimates that a staggering $57 trillion taxpayer dollars. What to do? in global infrastructure investment is A big part of the answer lies in Pubneeded between now and 2030. lic-Private-Partnerships. P3’s mitigate But another problem that’s shared the productivity problems identified in with other countries is failure to the Mckinsey study because planning achieve acceptable “productivity” (i.e. and forecasting is put in the hands of value for money) in public infrastruc- private sector experts who are conture projects. The study cites three key tractually accountable for successful

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project execution. A 2010 Conference Board study of Canadian P3 projects found that they had delivered efficiency gains ranging from 1 per cent to 61 per cent and that “the P3’s . . . have delivered a high degree of cost and time certainty”.

A Fraser Institute study released last year also found that P3s “provide greater value for money and opportunities for innovation”. And “P3 projects that include private financing . . . motivate positive performance since the private sector partner has its own money at risk. With payment conditional on meeting . . . pre-set criteria and penalties levied otherwise, the private-sector partner has a strong incentive to deliver favourable results”.

The Canada Line light rail transit project from Vancouver International Airport to city centre is an example of this new full service approach to P3 projects. Intransit BC, a company owned by project leader SNC-Lavalin together with BC Investment Management and Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec delivered the project through a 35-year design-build-construct-operate and partially-finance agreement. Helping cash-strapped governments fund such projects has spawned global infrastructure investment funds which, together with pension and sovereign wealth funds, are investing hundreds of billions of dol-

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Market value municipal taxation assessment results in those living closer to the city centre paying more towards road costs than those living in the suburbs. This means those who use the roads the least pay the most towards building and maintaining them. The result is a never ending demand for more roads and what is, in effect, inner city subsidization of urban sprawl.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Stephen Harper directed some harsh barbs at Russia on Tuesday, questioning the “mentality” of Moscow’s leadership for scoffing at Canada’s condemnation of its actions in eastern Europe and for sanctioning a prominent Ukrainian-Canadian.

At a news conference in the Dutch capital, the prime minister became animated when discussing Russia’s sanctions earlier this week against several Canadian politicians and officials, as well as Paul Grod, the head of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.

“They did not merely sanction a bunch of elected people,” Harper said at the conclusion of the Nuclear Secu-

rity Summit.

“They sanctioned a man for the sole reason that he’s Ukrainian. Now what does that tell you about the mentality of that government? What does it tell you about the reasons why Ukrainians fear so much the Russian relationship with their country?”

He also questioned the regime’s “mentality” in response to a Russian official’s remarks to the Globe and Mail that Canada should stay out of Moscow’s affairs, given it’s located so far away from eastern Europe.

“There’s a lot said about the mentality in that, that you would say that because something is far away, that you have no concerns about people’s rights, or their lives or the basic principles of international law,” he said. “I think that says a lot.”

Canada, in fact, has every right to condemn Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, including its formal annexation of Crimea a week ago, the prime minister said, “I agree we’ve been outspoken; I think part of the reason is the kinship we have with a million Ukrainian-Canadians. They’re all our friends and neighbours. I grew up with Ukrainian Canadians — they were some of my best friends — so we understand a bit about the history, a bit about what’s at stake here.”

Harper’s comments came the day after the G7 effectively booted Russia out of the G8. Russian officials, meantime, said Tuesday they hoped to maintain contact with their G8 partners.

U.S. President Barack Obama and his G7 allies agreed to stand down on

Resolute plane crash result of human, technical mistakes It took just 2 ½ minutes for a combination of human and technical mistakes to turn a passenger and supply flight into a remote Arctic community from routine to calamitous.

A Transportation Safety Board report into the crash of First Air Flight 6560 blames an undetected autopilot change, a faulty compass reading and disagreement between the pilots about whether to abort the landing.

“This accident was the product of a complex series of events, all of them lining up together,” lead investigator Brian MacDonald said Tuesday as the report was released. “But what ultimately tied all these things together was that as the flight progressed each pilot developed a different understanding of the situation and they were unable to reconcile that difference.”

The crash at the Resolute airport Aug. 20, 2011, killed eight passengers and four crew members. Three passengers miraculously survived.

In cool, technical language the board’s report provides a second-bysecond breakdown of what probably happened in the cockpit as the pilots crashed the Boeing 737 into a hillside more than a kilometre from the runway.

Problems began because on-board compasses were incorrectly adjusted by 17 degrees. That error was compounded when the captain turned into the final approach and unwittingly changed the operational mode of the plane’s autopilot. Busy with the landing checklist, in weather obscured by

cloud, mist and light rain, neither he nor the co-pilot picked up the change.

“This incongruency would have negatively affected the pilots’ situational awareness and increased their workload as they attempted to understand and resolve this ambiguity,” the report says.

Within seconds after that final turn, co-pilot David Hare realized the plane was off course and repeatedly told the pilot, reminding him about the large hill to the right of the runway. Pilot Blair Rutherford replied that the autopilot was working fine.

Puzzled as to why the plane’s navigational instruments weren’t lining up with ground-based systems, Hare asked if they’d done something wrong.

Five seconds later, he suggested they pull up and go around for another approach.

Rutherford, fully focused on landing the plane and on figuring out why his instruments were giving confusing readings, refused.

“It is likely that the captain did not fully comprehend information that indicated that his original plan was no longer viable,” says the report.

Less than 10 seconds after first suggesting they pull up, Hare asked again, pointing out that the plane wasn’t configured for a landing so close to the landing strip. The report suggests Rutherford is likely to have understood the remark as a request to prepared the plane for landing.

Cockpit communication had broken down.

“The captain’s mental model was likely that the approach and landing could be salvaged, and the (co-pilot’s)

OTTAWA — A portable hard drive containing personal information on more than half a million people who took out student loans was left unsecured for extended periods and lacked password protection and encryption, says the federal privacy czar.

Employees handling the device were not aware of the sensitivity of the information it contained, concludes the report from interim privacy commissioner Chantal Bernier.

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mental model was almost certainly that there was significant risk to the safety of flight and that a go-around was required.

These divergent mental models compromised the pilots’ ability to communicate and work together.”

Four seconds after his second request to pull up, Hare asked Rutherford to bank to the left. Their navigational confusion was evident when Hare confused the shoreline of a small lake with the seashore.

Just under a minute after that, Hare said: “Blair, I don’t like this.” Almost immediately after, the plane’s ground position systems began to sound alarms. About 160 seconds after making the final turn, Rutherford tried to pull up and go around.

“There was insufficient altitude and time to execute the manoeuvre and avoid collision with terrain.”

The plane smashed into the hill and broke into three main pieces. Debris was strewn around the tundra.

Resolute residents and soldiers from a military exercise that happened to be underway nearby rushed to the scene to try to pull survivors from the flaming wreckage.

Within minutes, rescue crews and fire trucks were dispatched. Coast Guard and military helicopters arrived on the scene. Those not rescuing survivors or recovering casualties worked frantically to douse a fire from a fuel leak.

Military medical teams and equipment that had arrived shortly before the crash were pressed into service.

The injured were stabilized in a field hospital and flown to Iqaluit.

harsher economic sanctions against Moscow unless it dares to seize even more territory in eastern Europe amid the biggest crisis in the region since the Cold War. During his own news conference at the end of the summit — a meeting woefully overshadowed by the Ukrainian crisis — Obama said no military force would be used to remove Russia from Crimea.

But he added the annexation of the strategic Black Sea peninsula was not a “done deal.” Harper, in fact, has called for a “complete reversal” of Moscow’s actions in Crimea.

“It is up to Russia to act responsibly and show itself once again to be willing to abide by international norms,” Obama said. “If it fails to do so, there will be some costs.”

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BRIEF B.C.’s quake preparations inadequate VICTORIA — B.C.’s auditor general says the provincial government isn’t prepared for a catastrophic earthquake.

In a report released today, auditor Russ Jones says Emergency Management BC has not made earthquake planning a priority.

He says the Office of the Auditor General made similar conclusions about B.C.’s poor state of earthquake preparedness 17 years ago in a previous report, but not much has changed since then.

Jones says successive B.C. governments have decided to dedicate resources to issues they consider more pressing than earthquake preparedness.

Lac-Megantic train disaster probe in the hands of prosecutors MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are confirming they have wrapped up their investigation into the deadly train disaster in Lac-Megantic last summer.

The crash and explosion killed 47 people and destroyed a large swath of the downtown area.

Police spokeswoman Aurelie Guindon says the investigation was officially completed on Saturday and the case is now in the hands of the province’s director of criminal and penal prosecutions.

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Dad woke to find gun pointing at forehead

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NEWMARKET, Ont. — A terrified father found himself staring down the barrel of a gun after a man abruptly woke him in bed and ordered him downstairs, his daughter’s first-degree murder trial heard Tuesday.

The gun held by a stranger that evening in November 2010 was pointed right at his forehead, Hann Pan testified.

“Where is the (expletive) money? Wake up!” Pan said the man barked.

“I was very scared and I was surprised.”

In the family’s TV room, after spotting a second man holding a gun to his daughter on his way downstairs, Pan saw his wife soaking her feet in a small tub after coming home from an evening of line dancing.

A third man had a gun pointed at his wife, 53-yearold Bieh Ha Pan. “The person who was holding me asked me another question: ‘Where’s the (expletive) money?”’

Pan said.

“I said the money with me is not much.”

“Liar!” the man said, and struck him on the back of the head with the weapon, Pan testified.

Minutes later, Pan, 60, would be shot in the face; his wife was shot twice in the head. Somehow, he survived. She didn’t.

Their daughter, Jennifer Pan, 27, her boyfriend Danny Wong, 28, and three other men are each charged with first-degree murder.

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Arctic shipping remains a distant dream for now, transport minister says WASHINGTON — The centuries-old dream of shipping through the Northwest Passage will remain mostly illusory for the foreseeable future, Canada’s transport minister indicated Tuesday in a blunt assessment of the challenges ahead.

During an appearance in Washington, Lisa Raitt played down expectations that the Arctic might become a viable shipping route any time soon, despite expectations stoked by climate change.

She offered a list of concerns she’s heard from the shipping industry, including from insurance companies — the ones Raitt said are really calling the shots when it comes to what’s allowed to pass through the area.

The obstacles include shallow passes and a lack of navigational markers, she said. The prospect of having a shipment stuck up there would wipe out any potential time-savings offered by the shorter intercontinental route And then there’s the frightening prospect of oil spills.

“I don’t see it happening right now,” Raitt said in a lengthy, freewheeling question-and-answer session at the Canadian American Business Council.

“I’m passionate about it. But I don’t think it’s a panacea, and I don’t think the Panama Canal or the Suez Canal ... have any worries of competition from the Northwest Passage right now.”

The Crown alleges the young woman orchestrated the hit on her parents — which initially appeared to be a home invasion — because she was angry they had thwarted her relationship with Wong.

She had promised to pay $5,000 for each parent killed from her share of her inheritance, according to the prosecution.

Earlier in the day, Pan testified about an elaborate web of deceit his daughter had spun in the years before the attack.

Glancing impassively at her in the prisoner’s dock, Pan described how she had soaked her parents for thousands of dollars while lying about attending school or work and where she was living.

Among the lies, court heard, were a fake university diploma, a bogus hospital volunteer job, phoney part-time work at a department store complete with fake pay stub, and the fiction that she was rooming with an acquaintance.

Crown lawyer Michelle Rumble elicited that the Pans, who had paid off their home in Markham, Ont., would have left an estate worth about $1 million at the time of the killing.

Their son and daughter stood to inherit the money equally, something his wife had often discussed with their daughter, Pan told the court.

The tool and die maker said he often wanted to query his daughter about her studies but his wife would intercede, arguing the young woman was already a grown up.

“Let her be herself. Too much interference will not be good,” Pan said his wife told him.

The web of lies finally unravelled in 2009, when

the suspicious father noted his daughter had no uniform or key-card for the Toronto hospital she said she was volunteering at.

“I was frustrated and I was concerned that something was not right,” Pan told jurors through a Vietnamese interpreter.

When he drove her to the hospital, she bolted and disappeared.

The following morning, after the friend she was apparently rooming with said she was not staying there, Pan came home and confessed: “Jennifer said that she lied. She did not work at the hospital. Had not graduated from university. My daughter said she was currently living with her boyfriend, Daniel Wong,” Pan testified.

“I was very upset.”

The angry father ordered his daughter to sever her relationship with Wong and return to school.

“He had covered for my daughter to stay out of school for the last four years,” Pan explained.

She apparently agreed.

In the months before the attack, Pan discovered his daughter was still in contact with Wong and again ordered her to cut ties with him.

“If not, you’ll have to wait until I’m dead,” Pan told her.

Also charged in Ontario Superior Court are Eric Carty, Lenford Crawford and David Mylvaganam.

Before she was fatally shot, Pan’s mother repeatedly begged the intruders not to harm her daughter, the Crown alleges.

The trial under Justice Cary Boswell continues Wednesday.

The delay’s not necessarily a bad thing, she said.

Policy-makers now have time to prepare all the safety protocols necessary to protect the pristine region from spills. Raitt said she’s looking forward to the release of a report this fall with recommendations on shipping north of the 60th parallel.

“I can tell you — one oil spill or accident in the Arctic is one visual you do not want to have in this world at all,” Raitt said.

“It’s not just always about the economy. I can’t believe I said that as a Conservative. But it’s not always about the economy. You’ve got to balance it out with what’s happening in terms of safety, and the environment too.”

Successive Canadian governments, especially the current one, have pointed to an impending burst of Arctic activity as a source of national pride. There have even been differences of opinion with other countries, including the U.S., about who would have sovereignty over the bustling new shipping routes.

outbreak of the First World War later this year and the 150th birthday of Canada in 2017.

The museum recently issued a tender to find a firm to run its annual giving campaign, which is currently based on a direct-mail appeal to donors.

The tender documents show that in the last three years, the museum — which welcomes more than a million visitors a year — has found just 530 such donors.

And officials foresee only tiny annual increments in donations, to just $20,000 by 2017, even with a professional firm running the campaign.

Canadian Museum of History sets low bar for public donations OTTAWA — Canada’s largest, most-visited museum is relaunching a fundraising campaign to capitalize on historic anniversaries over the next few years.

But the Canadian Museum of History has set the bar very low — just $10,000 to be raised over each of the next two years, an apparent recognition that ordinary Canadians aren’t that interested in bailing out hard-pressed public institutions.

The sprawling structure — across the Ottawa River from the Parliament Buildings — has until recently been known as the Museum of Civilization.

The Conservative government in 2012 announced the name change, which took effect just before a series of anniversaries, such as the centenary of the

B.C. addicts ask for injunction to keep using prescription heroin VANCOUVER — A lawyer representing several Vancouver drug addicts is asking a judge for an injunction that would allow them access to prescription heroin.

Joseph Arvay says his clients and others were part of a clinical trial that provided them with pharmaceutical heroin.

They were granted special permission by Health Canada to continue to receive the prescription drug after they left the clinical trial, but the federal government then changed the rules to prevent the drug’s distribution.

Arvay is asking the judge to essentially force Health Canada to abide by the former rules and allow access to the drug until their case goes to trial.

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Riding through rough spots HOVERCRAFT TOUTED AS ANOTHER TOOL FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The Red Deer River is a tricky place to perform rescues at the best of times, but never more than in its current state of ice, slush and open water.

On Tuesday, Rich Penketh was speeding up and down the river — over frozen and liquid surfaces, and even across sandbars.

A technician with Air Rider Hovercraft International of Parry Sound, Ont., Penketh was showcasing the capabilities of his air-cushion ride, with plans to do the same for emergency rescue personnel today.

“We’ve got 25 fire departments from Central Alberta at this point,” said Howard Bradley, a partner with Red Deer’s Rocky Mountain Phoenix, which has the Western Canada distribution rights for Air Rider products.

Rocky Mountain Phoenix already provides emergency vehicles, equipment and services to municipalities and other organizations throughout that region, and beyond.

Hovercraft are a natural extension of its offerings, suggested Bradley.

“It’s another tool,” he said, describing how hovercraft can operate over varied terrain and in a wide range of conditions.

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Rocky Mountain Phoenix demonstrates its hovercraft on the Red Deer River Tuesday afternoon.

The Red Deer company is showcasing the vehicle to fire departments from throughout Central Alberta.

Bradley had his eyes opened a month ago, when he travelled to Parry Sound and rode a hovercraft over everything from metre-high snowdrifts to the white water of a churning river.

“They’re a 12-month-ayear boat,” he said, pointing out that hovercraft have been used to help with rescue efforts at the Washington state mudslide.

The fire-rescue model

that Rocky Mountain Phoenix brought in from Ontario weighs about 1,100 kg (2,500 pounds) and has a top speed of around 100 km/h (60 m.p.h.)

It’s kept aloft by a 23-horsepower motor, pushed forward

or back by a 40-horsepower engine, and can carry 400 kg (880 pounds), with seating for four.

Hovercraft can be propelled onto and off of trailers, and don’t require a boat launch to enter the water, he added.

Their powerful drive fans could even be used to clear smoke from roadways, or the heat and smoke from burning buildings.

“I’ve got 50,000 CFM (cubic feet per minute) coming off the back end, so I could clear out a high-rise,” said Bradley.

Hovercraft have become a popular rescue vehicle in Europe, and he’s optimistic they’ll gain favour in North America as well.

Following today’s demo in Red Deer, Rocky Mountain Phoenix will haul its unit to High River for a similar exhibition there on Thursday.

“Our plan is to get them set up and do them at different locations throughout Western Canada,” said Bradley.

“This is the time of year to show them, so we’re going to hustle to get as many in while we’ve still got an ice-water combination.” The cost of an Air Rider fire-rescue hovercraft is about $75,000.

In addition to its Red Deer headquarters, Rocky Mountain Phoenix has branches in Abbotsford, B.C., and Bridgewater, N.S. hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

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COMMERCIAL VACANCY

Market loosens, remains stable lion square feet of this total, with enclosed malls adding 1.1 million square feet and power centres just over 900,000 square feet.

The appraisal company also looked Red Deer’s commercial market has loosened slightly since last year but at Red Deer’s office vacancy rate, remains stable, says a local appraisal which it found to be 10.22 per cent.

That was down from 12.04 per cent company.

Soderquist Appraisals Ltd. has cal- in 2013, the only previous year that Soderquist colculated the city’s lected data for commercial vathis category. cancy rate at 5.06 “Office marper cent, up from kets are typically 4.08 per cent in the slowest to 2013 and 3.73 per recover from a cent in 2012.

“The commer— SODERQUIST CEO MIKE GARCELON recession,” said Garcelon. “Our cial vacancy levstudy shows that els have been reasonably stable during the 2012 to 2014 the office vacancy rate continued to period,” said Soderquist CEO Mike improve in 2013 and into 2014, which suggests that demand for office space Garcelon in a release.

“This suggests that this market is in the Red Deer marketplace is growin balance and that at present there is ing.”

Soderquist attributed the year-overstrong demand for commercial space year decrease in the office vacancy in Red Deer.”

The Soderquist release said the in- rate mainly to increased occupancy crease in the commercial vacancy rate levels in Class 1 buildings, most notathis year is due mostly to the recent de- bly Stantec Executive Place and Eleparture of Coast Wholesale Appliances ments @ Rivers Edge downtown.

Soderquist, which is a full-service from Gaetz Avenue Crossing and Sport real estate appraisal and consulting Mart from Village Mall.

The survey, which Soderquist per- firm, also conducts an industrial marforms annually, determined this year ket survey each year. The results of that there is nearly 4.3 million square that study are expected to be issued in feet of commercial space in the city. September. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com Strip malls account for about 2.3 milBY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

‘THIS SUGGESTS THAT THIS MARKET IS IN BALANCE ... ’

Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate staff

Construction continues on buildings in the Queen’s Business Park, located just south of Highway 11A, and west of the QE2.

Little evidence of labour shortages, skills mismatch NEW REPORT FROM BUDGET WATCHDOG

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada is not experiencing significant job or skills shortages, says a new report from the country’s budget watchdog that also takes a shot at a recent government analysis pointing to a growing problem.

The findings by parliamentary budget officer Jean-Denis Frechette appear to once again put the office on a collision course with the Harper government, which had a se-

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A spokesperson for Employment Minister Jason Kenney insisted there was no disagreement between the government and the PBO on labour shortages, however.

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Still, some industry groups said they were contacted by Kenney’s office to counteract the overriding message of the PBO report.

Sean Reid of the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, one group that was contacted, said his members in the resource sector face real and acute shortages in a number of job skills, including welders, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and heavy equipment operators.

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Canadian Construction Association added that by 2023, there will be a need for an additional 300,000 workers in his industry mostly because many current workers will have retired.

The PBO under Frechette, who took charge of the office in September, has been more circumspect in his disagreements with government economic positions, but Tuesday’s report makes clear he does not agree with how the government has characterized the skills issue.

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In 2013, Ottawa introduced the controversial Canada Jobs Grant against provincial objections to address the problem.

Provinces eventually agreed to enact the program only after it was watered down, and Quebec has backed out altogether.

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PBO: Report suggests problem exaggerated But the PBO report suggests the problem has been exaggerated.

“There is little evidence to suggest a national labour shortage exists in Canada, although there appears to be regional and sectoral pockets of labour market tightness,” the PBO said in a 33-page report that examines the various trackings of job vacancies, including those from business groups.

“Further, there does not appear to be a more acute national skills mismatch in Canada than prior to the 2008-09 recession, although there may be exceptions in some regions and sectors.”

The report is particularly critical of the Finance Department’s “Jobs Report” issued in February that stated the vacancy rate, which tracks unfilled job openings, is rising and will get worse as baby boomers retire.

The PBO openly questioned the government’s methodology, particularly comparing present day vacancy rates to 2009, when the economy was deep in recession.

Rather, the government should have compared job vacancies to a similar point in the business cycle, the PBO analysis said.

Another problem, said Frechette, is that the Finance Department made use of data that has since been revised downward.

He said the PBO only learned of the revisions late Monday.

“We expect they would probably review their report, but it’s up to them,” he said. Finance did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The PBO said while there appeared to be no national problem, there were pockets of labour “tightness” in some sectors and regions, particularly Saskatchewan, where the unemployment rate dipped to 3.9 per cent in February.

Surprisingly, the PBO did not include Alberta as a region of labour tightness.

That’s also been the view of most economists, and conforms to the Bank of Canada’s quarterly business surveys that have tended to present the problem as isolated.

“No question that we should be encouraging training, and individuals to upgrade their skills,” said Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter, a long-time skeptic on the issue.

“But the so-called ’workers without jobs; jobs without workers’ issue seems to skew much more heavily to the ’workers without jobs’ part of the equation.”

Following question period in Parliament, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Liberal critic Scott Brison said the government had erred in trying to take away responsibility for job training from the provinces, noting the regional disparities in the job market.

The PBO’s overall assessment is of a labour market that has made some strides in recovery from the 2008-09 recession, but still has a way to go before it should be considered healthy or representing full employment.

Almost five years removed from the recession, unemployment is higher than pre-slump, weekly hours worked are lower, participate rates are lower, and wage growth across almost all industries and regions is slower than before the slump.

If there were serious labour shortages, you would expect to see a spike in wages in some sectors and regions, said Mostafa Askari, the PBO director general, and that has yet to happen.

Further, the report notes any wage growth has been mostly among top earners, adding to income inequality.

The report adds that particularly among young workers, there is indeed a skills mismatch: young workers are often overqualified for the jobs they have managed to land.

The report also suggests that the government’s controversial foreign workers program has succeeded in bringing down the vacancy rate.

The team challenge I’ll admit it; I’m a sports fan.

No matter the season, I enjoy the teamwork and competitive spirit displayed in any sport.

One of the most revealing things about watching a good game is the commentator’s use of statistics.

The wide range of detailed statistics and the conclusions drawn in the commentator’s analysis often reveals the strengths and weaknesses in the team.

Whether you operate a small business with six staff or manage a larger company of 50 or more, getting staff to work as a team is challenging.

Business theory stresses that a group of people working together achieve better outcomes or results than one person working alone. If teams JOHN have the potential to deliver great results, why is it so difMACKENZIE ficult to translate the theory ACTION COACH into reality?

Consider a professional sports team as an example.

The manager and coaches analyze the team to determine where the strengths are and what positions need to be filled. Individuals are selected for their skill and past performance.

After hours of conditioning, drills and plays, the team is accountable to perform at a professional level.

Expectations are that everyone respects each other’s abilities and differences will be set aside.

Seems straightforward enough. So let’s transfer the above example to a business model.

It begins with planning.

As the owner, your vision and goals provide the framework for your business.

Conversations with partners, mentors, and occasionally coaches, can provide perspective. Planning should be current, clear and concise.

So what are some of the fundamentals to the foundation of a winning team?

Success depends on your ability to identify and choose the individuals who possess the specific technical skills, as well as good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Have you established hiring standards in your business?

Job or position descriptions with specific competencies and clear responsibilities are critical.

Does your company offer fair and friendly customer service?

Do you and your team model these same values?

A business that creates and adheres to a strong set of principles will stimulate intelligent and re-

sponsible behaviour.

Respect, trust and honesty are key points that will influence positive teamwork.

Develop a set of working standards, including agreements about when, why and how information is shared.

These types of agreements should state how knowledge and ideas will be shared to encourage collaboration.

It’s important to review the standards and implement changes when necessary.

Make it a priority to talk openly about the company’s vision, goals and objectives.

The whole team should have input based on their role.

Options should be openly discussed and documented; decisions, goals and strategies shared. Understanding roles, where they and others fit, creates ownership and accountability.

Distribute the work equally. Staff is also motivated when the working environment allows them to take responsibility.

Regular reviews can measure and chart progress.

Issues can be identified before they become major complications.

Clarity and transparency will ensure your team has a clear purpose.

Expect to have disagreements and encounter conflict occasionally.

It’s human nature. Encourage and support constructive and open dialogue. Destructive or disrespectful language is never acceptable. Focus on solutions, not just the problems.

Within any team, there are those who give 100 per cent and those who do just enough to get by. This causes friction and, if left unaddressed, affects the entire team.

Recognize natural leaders and follow through on working agreements.

If an individual is not able or willing to perform, they are not on the right team.

A variety of personalities and working styles makes for a powerful team.

Each one of us possesses different knowledge, skills and experiences.

These diverse perspectives will challenge the status quo and supply different viewpoints. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.

Creating the right conditions for success is vital to achieve real success as a team.

ActionCoach is written by John MacKenzie of ActionCoach, which helps small- to medium-sized businesses and other organizations. He can be contacted at johnmackenzie@actioncoach.com or by phone at 403-3400880.

Companies ordered to clean up former sour gas plant site

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The Alberta government has ordered ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corporation and Bonavista Energy Corporation to clean up the site of a former sour gas plant.

The government says ConocoPhillips Canada is the holder of the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Act approval for the reclamation of the Crossfield sour gas processing plant and is the surface lease holder.

It says Bonavista Energy Cor-

poration obtained the Alberta Energy Regulator well licence from ConocoPhillps Canada in January 2003.

In 2010, a report summarizing the monitoring data was completed.

The report identified petroleum hydrocarbons, chloride and metals in groundwater and soil exceeding the provincial guidelines on the well and plant site and extending beyond those boundaries.

The Alberta government says no further site investigations, soil/ groundwater sampling events or remedial work have been under-

taken by ConocoPhillips Canada or Bonavista since 2010.

The enforcement order requires that ConocoPhillips Canada and Bonavista must submit a written delineation plan, prepared by a qualified environmental professional, to the government for approval.

Tney must also submit a written remediation plan, prepared by a qualified environmental professional.

The companies must also submit regularly scheduled status reports and upon completion of the work, a final report.

U.S. consumer confidence BlackBerry looks rebounds in signal of to get money from its stronger growth ahead BBM chat service WITH NEW OFFERINGS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — BlackBerry is about to launch an update to its popular BlackBerry Messenger chat service that it hopes will rake in some extra coin.

The Waterloo, Ont.-based technology firm is looking to generate revenue with its BBM app through sponsorships with brand names and by launching a new BBM Shop that deals in virtual goods.

The plan delivers on a promise last year when it said BBM, which has grown to more than 85 million since the chat service became available to iPhones and Android devices, would become a money-making business.

The company has no intentions to start charging most users for the app, opting instead for various other hooks to drive revenues, from selling enhanced emoticons known as “stickers” to the eventual launch of a secure payment platform.

“At no point should monetization come at the expense of the user,” said David Proulx, senior director of BBM Business Development at a meeting with reporters Tuesday.

“Approaches we’re taking all — in their own way — add incremental value to the BBM experience.”

The technology community was skeptical when BlackBerry first talked about plans to make the BBM service a viable business, but over the past few months chat applications have grabbed the attention of investors after Facebook purchased the competing service WhatsApp for US$19 billion.

Now it’s up to BlackBerry to generate money from its own service without alienating users.

When an update to the BBM software is released “within the next

week,” the company will open the doors to a new virtual shop which will heavily promote a line of virtual stickers designed by various artists.

While the “sticker” phenomenon has yet to truly catch on in North America, it’s wildly popular in Asia where it has become an important form of communication online, Proulx said.

Facebook’s messaging service has its own line of large and colourful pictures that users can use to convey their emotions.

BlackBerry hopes to expand stickers to include partners like World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Companies will either share revenues from sales or pay BlackBerry to give out free stickers with its product on them, perhaps to help market a new movie or promote a soda.

Further sponsorship deals will be made through an updated version of its BBM Channels service, which will allow users to follow their favourite companies or download sponsored apps that are catered to their specific interests, whether its music, sports or business.

For corporate users, BlackBerry will launch BBM Protected this summer. Companies can purchase the enhanced level of encryption as part its enterprise services.

In the longer term, BlackBerry hopes to turn BBM into a mobile financial services tool that will allow users to link their bank account to their phone for easier payments.

While the company tested out a early version of the idea with BBM Money in Indonesia, Proulx said it will still be awhile before other parts of the world get to access similar technology.

BlackBerry is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and year-end financial results early Friday.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence has rebounded to the highest reading in six years, providing a further sign that the economy’s prospects should brighten with warmer weather.

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its confidence index rose to 82.3 this month from a February reading of 78.3.

It was the strongest reading since the index stood at 87.3 in January 2008, just as the Great Recession was beginning.

Conference Board economist Lynn Franco said consumers are moderately more upbeat about future job prospects and the overall economy, though less optimistic about income growth.

“Overall, consumers expect the economy to continue improving and believe it may even pick up a little steam in the months ahead,” Franco said.

Consumer confidence is closely watched because consumer spending accounts for about 70 per cent of economic activity.

The strength in the index this month came from an increase in consumers’ expectations, which offset a slight de-

cline in their view of current conditions.

The number of Americans who felt jobs were hard to get rose slightly to 33 per cent, up from 32.4 per cent in February.

Economists expect views about the labour market to brighten as employers increase the pace of hiring.

Employers added 175,000 jobs in February, far more than in the previous two months, and many private economists foresee solid job gains ahead.

ended in the summer of 2009, and the recovery since then has been achingly slow.

But the tax increases and spending cuts that dragged on growth last year will be less of a factor in 2014, according to many economists.

Faster economic growth and more robust hiring would lift consumers’ spirits and power stronger consumer spending, analysts say.

That expectation for stronger growth, though, doesn’t include the first three months of 2014, when severe winter storms raked parts of the country.

T h e — CONFERENCE BOARD NABE foreECONOMIST LYNN FRANCO casters expect January-March economic Many see the economy activity to expand at an finally gaining momen- annual rate of 1.9 per tum this year. cent but then recover The latest outlook to a 2.8 per cent growth from top forecasters at rate in the April-June the National Association quarter. for Business Economics At its December, Janexpect the overall econ- uary and March meetomy, as measured by the ings, the Federal Regross domestic product, serve trimmed its monthwill expand 3.1 per cent ly bond purchases and this year. indicated that the econThat would be a sub- omy, as it gains momenstantial increase from tum, will need less suplast year’s lacklustre 1.9 port through such bond per cent growth. purchases.

If that target is Those actions have reached, it would be the pushed down long-term best performance in nine interest rates, encouragyears. ing investors to remain An 18-month recession active in the markets.

‘OVERALL, CONSUMERS EXPECT THE ECONOMY TO CONTINUE IMPROVING.’

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MARKETS COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST Tuesday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 106.62 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 51.73 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.15 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 10.44 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.13 Cdn. National Railway . . 62.14 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 167.95 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 39.88 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.20 Cervus Equipment Corp 21.95 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 50.64 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 49.78 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 30.21 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.19 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.51 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 21.13 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.03 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 47.31 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 67.09 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 38.91 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.73 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 50.83 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 99.93 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.90 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.65 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 16.96 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.14 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.46 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 59.94 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.87 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.58 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 20.67 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 25.87 First Quantum Minerals . 20.37 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 28.50 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.57 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.00 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 38.95 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.63 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed modestly higher Tuesday as a rally in copper prices pushed mining stocks higher while traders looked at the latest assessment of when interest rates might rise and by how much.

The S&P/TSX composite index gained 20.94 points to 14,299.49.

The Canadian dollar was up 0.28 of a cent at 89.61 cents US. New York markets were also higher as traders looked to see how severe winter weather affected the housing sector.

The Dow Jones industrials ran up 91.19 points to 16,367.88, the Nasdaq added 7.88 points to 4,234.27 and the S&P 500 index climbed 8.18 points to 1,865.62.

Charles Plosser, president of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, told CNBC he sees the federal funds rate at three per cent at the end of 2015 and four per cent at the end of 2016.

The current target range for the federal funds rate is between zero and 0.25 per cent.

Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen caught markets unaware last week when she said that the Fed could start increasing rates from near zero about six months after the end of its bond buying program.

But analysts say markets are getting increasingly used to the idea of rates going up.

Meanwhile, cold weather continued to limit buying last month as U.S. sales of new homes dropped by 3.3 per cent.

The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite also indicated that U.S. home prices ticked down 0.1 per cent in January in a third month of declines, with 12 of 20 tracked cities posting drops. On a seasonally adjusted basis, home prices in January rose 0.8 per cent.

Commodities advanced as May copper was up six cents to US$3.01 a pound and the TSX base metals sector improved by 3.18 per cent.

The gold sector climbed 0.33 per cent as April bullion inched up 20 cents to US$1,311.40 an ounce.

May crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange erased early gains to decline 41 cents to US$99.19 a barrel, but the energy sector edged 0.2 per cent higher.

The tech sector was also supportive, up 0.34 per cent, but shares of BlackBerry (TSX:BB) gave back some of Monday’s three per cent rise, down six cents to $10.44 ahead of earnings on Friday. Meanwhile, CBC reported Chinese computer company Lenovo was among potential buyers when the company put itself up for sale last year, but the federal government turned thumbs down on the plan.

The TSX was pressured by defensive sectors such as utilities and

Teck Resources . 24.18 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.90 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 29.93 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 38.77 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 62.74 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.92 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 53.58 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 41.76 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 22.38 Canyon Services Group. 13.68 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 30.54 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.950 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 23.01 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.71 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 94.91 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 59.14 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 32.87 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 51.19 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.74 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.29 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.175 Precision Drilling Corp . . 12.84 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.90 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.09 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 11.49 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 67.78 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 73.79 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.83 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.16 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 36.83 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.82 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 29.95 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 53.13 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 67.06 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.67 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 44.24 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 72.70 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 39.03 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.72 consumer staples.

TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Tuesday at 1,018.26, down 0.88 of a point. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 197.87 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’14 $5.20 higher $453.20; July ’14 $5.40 higher $456.40; Nov. ’14 $5.30 higher $480.20; Jan ’15 $5.40 higher $487.70; March ’15 $5.40 higher $494.90; May ’15 $5.60 higher $501.30; July ’15 $5.30 higher $506.00; Nov ’15 $5.30 higher $498.60; Jan. ’16 $5.30 higher $498.60; March ’16 $5.30 higher $498.60.

Barley (Western): May ’14 unchanged $130.50; 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; May ’16 unchanged $128.50.

Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 377,040 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 377,040.

Market highlights TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Tuesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,299.49, up 20.94 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,018.26, down 0.88 of a point TSX 60 — 819.85, up 0.52 of a point Dow — 16,367.88, up 91.19 points S&P 500 — 1,865.63, up 8.19 points Nasdaq — 4,234.27, up 7.88 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 89.61 cents US, up 0.28 of a cent Pound — C$1.8445, down 0.27 of a cent Euro — C$1.5427, down 0.65 of a cent Euro — US$1.3825, down 0.13 of a cent Oil futures: US$99.19 per barrel, down 41 cents (May contract) Gold futures: US$1,311.40 per oz., up 20 cents (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $23.250 oz., down 13.7 cents $747.49 kg, down $4.40

Canadian railways to replace or fix older tank cars THE KIND INVOLVED IN THE HORRIFIC EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN LAC-MEGANTIC, QUE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Canada’s two largest railways say they are phasing out or retrofitting their own small fleets of older DOT-111 tank cars — the kind involved in the horrific explosion and fire in LacMegantic, Que. last summer.

Canadian National Railway said Tuesday that it will phase out its 183 DOT-111s used to transport internal supplies of locomotive diesel fuel over the next four years as part of a move to improve rail safety.

The Montreal-based company plans to invest $7 million this year to replace all 40 tank cars it owns and will gradually replace the remaining 143 cars as their leases expire.

“For CN, tank car design is one of the most important systemic issues arising from the Lac-Megantic accident,” CEO Claude Mongeau said, referring to last summer’s railway crash that killed 47 people in rural Quebec.

He said tank car robustness is a central question.

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) said it was in the process of retrofitting the less than 200 tank cars it uses.

“We’re actively finalizing a plan to retrofit the older tank cars in our internal fleet to safer standards and that’s something we’re moving on immediately,” spokesman Ed Greenberg said in an interview.

The Calgary-based railway is finalizing the repair schedule. No cost estimate was immediately

available.

Canadian investigators have reported that 60 of 63 oil-laden cars that derailed in Lac-Megantic last July 6 “released product due to tank car damage.”

All were older-model DOT111s.

The Association of American Railroads has recently recommended the retrofitting or phaseout of the old DOT-111 cars used to transport flammable liquids and a reinforced standard for new tank cars.

The DOT-111 tank car is considered the workhorse of the North American fleet and makes up about 70 per cent of all tankers on the rails. The cars have a service life of between 30 and 40 years.

Since October 2011 all new tanker cars have been built to safer specifications. But there is a long backlog on new car orders because there are only a handful of manufacturers in North America.

A government-commissioned report has said there are about 228,000 DOT-111 cars in service throughout North America, with about 92,000 of them carrying flammable liquids.

About 26,000 of the reinforced models have been put into service and that’s expected to rise to 52,500 next year.

Retrofitting older cars can cost more than $70,000 each, while new tank cars cost well over $100,000.

CN (TSX:CNR) said it delivers 99.998 per cent of dangerous goods to destination without a release caused by an accident despite a 50 per cent increase in freight vol-

umes between 2003 and 2013.

Other features of its plan to improve railway safety include moves to prevent accidents and strengthen emergency response capabilities by sharing relevant information with communities.

The railway plans to acquire additional monitoring equipment to enhance the early detection of defects in cars to mitigate the severity of accidents.

It has also extended to its Canadian operations the U.S. policy regulating train dispatches, track inspections and restrictions on train speeds for freight trains carrying one car loaded with toxic inhalation hazardous materials, or 20 cars loaded with any dangerous goods.

CN says it is “revitalizing” its training programs and will open two new training facilities in Winnipeg and Chicago later this year.

It is also seeking implementation of mutual aid intervention protocols with the participation of other carriers and producers of dangerous commodities.

This would codify emergency response standards and expand response resources in order to be prepared to handle any future rail incidents involving dangerous goods.

According to the rail industry, there were only 500 carloads of crude oil shipped by rail in Canada in 2009, while in 2013 there were 160,000 carloads.

In the U.S. there were 400,000 carloads in 2013, up from 10,800 in 2009.

Marc Andreessen mocks Warren Buffett as tech dinosaur for bitcoin criticism

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — Billionaire Warren Buffett has established his credentials as a savvy money manager, but Internet trailblazer Marc Andreessen doubts the stock market sage knows much about financial innovations such as the virtual currency bitcoin.

The wild swings in bitcoin’s value during recent months prompted Buffett, 83, to dismiss the currency as a “mirage” during an interview on the financial news channel CNBC earlier this month.

The putdown irked Andreessen, who is now running a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that has invested about $50 million in startups betting that bitcoin will continue to catch on as an alternative payment system around the world.

“The historical track record of old white men who don’t understand technology crapping on new technology is, I think, 100 per cent,” Andreessen quipped to the delight of bitcoin enthusiasts attending a conference Tuesday in San Francisco.

Buffett, who has built a $64 billion fortune through his control of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., didn’t respond to requests for comment.

Andreessen, 42, is also white.

He is revered in technology circles for co-founding Netscape Communications, which helped popularize and commercialize the

Internet during the mid-1990s with a then-revolutionary Web browser.

His venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, has emerged as one of the country’s most successful tech investors.

An early investment in virtual reality headset maker Oculus paid off Tuesday with Facebook Inc.’s announcement that it is buying the startup for $2 billion.

Buffett has shied away from technology investments because he believes it’s too difficult to identify which companies will consistently generate reliable returns.

Berkshire Hathaway generally puts its money into more staid industries, such as railroads, financial services, oil, food and retailing, though it does own a major stake in IBM Corp., one of the world’s largest and oldest technology companies.

Andreessen evidently didn’t think his criticism of Buffett was too outlandish. After his onstage appearance at the bitcoin conference, Andreessen noted on his Twitter account that Buffett’s technological naivete has been well-known for decades.

Andreessen then pointed out that he avoids expressing his opinions about things he doesn’t understand.

“I myself know nothing about railroads,” Andreessen tweeted.

“Correspondingly have no view on them.”

Andreessen’s skewering of Buffett comes amid an intensifying

debate about bitcoin’s long-term prospects.

The concept, hatched five years ago by a mysterious figure or group identified as Satoshi Nakamoto, has been brushed off as a fleeting fad by many other critics besides Buffett.

Supporters such as Andreessen, however, are convinced bitcoin is destined to challenge government-backed currencies as the preferred way to buy things, especially across international borders.

The conflicting viewpoints about bitcoin’s fate have contributed to the currency’s dramatic fluctuations. During the past year, one bitcoin has traded for under $100 and more than $1,100. Recently, it has been trading around $600.

At that price, a bitcoin is still worth about eight times more than it was a year ago.

That prompted Andreessen Horowitz general partner Balaji Srinivasan to tell the bitcoin conference that the currency has generate better returns than Berkshire Hathaway’s Class A stock, which has climbed by about 21 per cent during the past year.

Buffett, though, has said he doesn’t view bitcoin as a currency, and the Internal Revenue Service is siding with him for now. In a Tuesday ruling, the IRS said that for U.S. tax purposes, virtual currencies will be treated as a piece of property instead of legal tender.

Air Canada expanding Rouge service MONTREAL — Air Canada is trying to further cut costs by expanding its low-cost subsidiary Rouge in Western Canada and using it to replace its regular service on some U.S. routes from Vancouver and Calgary.

Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) said Tuesday that Rouge will begin daily flights at the end of April to Las Vegas from Calgary and Vancouver.

It will be followed with service to Los Angeles, San Francisco and

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Anchorage, Alaska, a key port for cruise ships.

Seasonal service from Vancouver and Calgary to Phoenix will begin next December.

Air Canada chief commercial officer Ben Smith said the expansion of Rouge and the addition of new aircraft are a “key element of our strategy for sustainable, profitable growth at both airlines.”

“Air Canada Rouge is best suited to compete more cost effectively in these markets where there is both a high leisure travel demand and low-cost competition,”

he stated in a news release.

The airline is using Rouge to lower costs by filling planes with more passengers and paying workers less than on the main network.

Smith said it may add other destinations to Rouge as Air Canada receives delivery of new airplanes allowing its existing Airbus A319s and Boeing 767s to be transferred to the lowcost subsidiary.

Air Canada also said Rouge will also take over service between Toronto and San Diego and Phoenix.

The Montreal-based airline is expecting to cut $100 million in costs — a 15 per cent reduction in costs per available seat mile — over five years by adding new Boeing 777s, 787 Dreamliners and expanding Rouge.

With 18 per cent more seats, lower wages, more flexible work rules and lower overhead, Rouge’s narrowbody fleet is expected to operate 21 per cent cheaper than the same airplanes on the main network.

Launched last July, Rouge plans to operate 54 routes, including service to Europe from Montreal and Toronto.

Air Canada Rouge has hired hundreds of flight attendants ahead of its Western expansion.

Its workforce is expected to reach 650 by the end of the year when its fleet nearly doubles to 33 planes.

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Chiefs inch closer to title BEAT LLOYDMINSTER IN OT TO TAKE SERIES LEAD IN PROVINCIAL FINAL

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF

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Forward Layne Bensmiller of the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs celebrates after scoring against the Lloydminster Baker Hughes Bobcats during a Alberta AAA Midget Hockey playoff game at the Red Deer Arena on Tuesday Evening.

Chiefs 4 Bobcats 3 (OT) The Red Deer Optimist Chiefs know a thing or two about winning tough hockey games.

And they needed all that experience as the Lloydminster Bobcats gave them everything they had before Jordie Lawson slammed home a rebound at 12:04 of the first overtime period to give the Chiefs a 4-3 victory and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five Alberta Midget Hockey League and provincial AAA final at the Arena Tuesday.

“It was certainly exciting, that’s playoff hockey,” said Chiefs head coach Doug Quinn.

“There was a wave of emotions both ways. Things were good, then bad.

Lloydminster came to play and played with a lot of desperation. I don’t know how many shots they blocked, but it was a tonne. It was a great effort by both teams.”

The Chiefs never led until Lawson’s goal. The Bobcats grabbed a 1-0 lead at 17:17 of the first period when Chasetan Braid redirected a perfect pass from Kale Clague past Red Deer netminder Jayden Sittler.

The ‘Cats grabbed a 2-0 lead at 8:51 of the second period when Logan Becker scored from the slot on a shot that appeared to deflect off a Red Deer defender.

At that point the Chiefs looked to be in trouble, but Layne Bensmiller got them back in it, beating Lloydminster goalie Austin McGrath at 9:28 on a perfect shot high to the glove side as he came in off the right side.

“That was a big goal,” agreed Quinn.

“We started well, but they were taking

it to us a bit and following the second goal the energy was a bit low on our bench. Benny’s goal got us going again and we were strong the rest of the way.”

The Chiefs had problems on the power play for most of the game, but it was a power play goal at 8:03 of the third period that tied the game at 2-2.

Gabe Bast took a quick feed in the left circle and fired a shot that looked to hit Trey deGraaf in front and beat McGrath.

“That was a nice play by Gabe as he took the D-to-D pass and got it away quickly before they could block it,” said Quinn. “They did a great job on the penalty kill as we tried to get the puck back to the point but we couldn’t get shots through. They seemed to have three or four goalies in front all the time.”

Zachery Fischer gave the Bobcats the lead again at 10:23, scoring on a scramble while on the power play.

Quinn also played a major role in the outcome when he moved Tyler Steenbergen onto a line with Jeff de Wit and deGraaf. DeWit scored the 3-3 goal at 15:23 when he took a feed from Steenbergen after the Red Deer line won a battle along the boards, and his backhand from the slot found the top corner.

“We weren’t clicking and Steener and Jeff played together earlier in the season and I wanted to change the chemistry a bit and that line got us going,” said Quinn.

Red Deer finished with 44 shots on McGrath in regulation while Sittler faced 22. Both teams had chances in overtime, but it was on Red Deer’s 11th shot that Lawson ended it.

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Pavelski’s hat trick lifts Sharks over Oilers

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Sharks 5 Oilers 2 EDMONTON — The San Jose Sharks may not have been all that sharp to start after playing the night before, but that changed once the puck dropped for the second period.

Trailing by a goal after 20 minutes of play, Joe Pavelski responded with three goals and an assist as the Sharks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 5-2 victory over the struggling Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.

“I think after back-to-back nights and not having a morning skate and things like that, you’re probably going to be a little sluggish,” said Sharks captain Joe Thornton, who had two assists on the night.

“We continued to get better and better and it was a good way to end the night. As long as we’re moving around, moving the puck around, we’re going to be successful.”

Patrick Marleau and Marty Havlat also scored for the Sharks (47-18-9), who moved four points up on idle Anaheim for the Pacific Division lead and remained two points back of St. Louis for first in the Western Conference.

San Jose clinched a playoff spot in a 2-1 shootout loss to Calgary on Monday.

The Sharks power play came into the game ranked just 23rd in the league and had gone just three-for-35 in

its last 10 games.

They were 3-for-3 against the Oilers, a major factor in the victory.

“The numbers aren’t that important, it’s when they come and how they come,” said Sharks head coach Todd McLellan. “We’ve had nights like this and it just hasn’t gone in. When you look at the power play standings and the numbers and that type of stuff, you panic over it outside the room, but not inside the room. We finally got a reward for playing basically the same way that we have.”

“I think we’ve been bad for a long time and in the last few games we’ve created a little bit of momentum on it,” said Pavelski, who had two of the power play goals for his club.

“It hasn’t been one game and then take a couple of games off, we’ve been consistent on our opportunities and tonight it just finally went in for us.”

David Perron and Taylor Hall responded for the secondto-last place Oilers (25-39-9), who have lost three in a row, including a humbling 8-1 loss to the rival Calgary Flames on Sunday on the heels of a 3-1 defeat to the last-place Buffalo Sabres.

“We wanted to come back and play solid after our last couple games and get back to the stuff that we had been having some success with,” said Oilers captain Andrew Ference. “The power play chances they got, they jumped on and put us behind the eight ball.

I think our five-on-five hockey was light years better than our last game. That wasn’t too tough to beat, though.”

Edmonton head coach Dallas Eakins said his team left far too many missed opportunities on the table.

“We have to find a way to bury the chances that we have, and there were some that were just laying there in front of their net,” he said. “You just have to find a way to put those in.”

Oilers goalie Ben Scrivens said the team remains very much a work in progress.

“We need to show to ourselves that we can play the right way,” he said. “I don’t know what it is that we refuse to buy in completely. It’s not one guy, a line, a defence pairing. It’s just kind of waves throughout the team. It’s not wanting to do what we have to do. We had some tough bounces tonight that probably added to the scoring differential. You can’t give a team like that the chances on the power play because they have skilled guys who will make you pay and they did tonight.”

The Oilers started the scoring just over four minutes into the first period as Perron danced around Shark Tyler Kennedy before picking a perfect spot on a shot past San Jose goalie Antti Niemi. It was Perron’s team-leading 26th goal of the season.

The first period shots narrowly favoured the Sharks, who had 11 on Edmonton start-

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San Jose Sharks Scott Hannan (27) crashes into the net as Edmonton Oilers goalie Ben Scrivens moves out of the way during second-period NHL action in Edmonton, on Tuesday. er Scrivens to the Oilers’ 10 in the opening period.

San Jose tied the game on the power play six-and-a-halfminutes into the second period. Scrivens made the initial stop on a shot from the slot by Marleau, but the rebound angled to Pavelski at the side of the net with a wide-open cage to put in his 35th of the year.

Another power-play goal midway through the second period gave San Jose a 2-1 lead, as Pavelski chopped a puck to Marleau at the top of the opposite circle and the Sharks assistant captain’s lighting-quick release led to a goal before Scrivens could get across.

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Blades clean house, firing general manager and head coach DANIEL NUGENT-BOWMAN THE STARPHOENIX

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With an ownership group in its first year of operation and a 16-51-2-3 season still in the rear-view mirror, both Lorne Molleken and Dave Struch knew this day would eventually come.

On Tuesday it did as each man lost his job as general manager and head coach, respectively, with the Saskatoon Blades after lengthy histories with the WHL club. However, their emotions were drastically different.

Molleken, speaking at a press conference, struggled to finish sentence amidst tears, the realization that his 14 years with the franchise over two stints had ended.

“The time has come,” he said, before a long pause, “to step aside and pass the torch to whoever will come in next.

“I will do whatever I can in my power to help this transition be a smooth one, to be here for support with this group.”

Molleken coached the Blades to a 539-325-72 record. He was the team’s bench boss from 1991-92 to 1994-95 and then returned in 2004 in the duo role after coaching in the AHL and NHL. He handed the coaching reins to Struch, whom he

once coached, after the Blades hosted the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup. Molleken will continue to serve as a consultant for the Blades, helping them find his successors.

He’ll work with former NHL general manager Craig Button, who was hired as a part-time, volunteer consultant on Tuesday. Molleken acknowledged he’s had several discussions about his future for a long time.

“Any time a great situation comes to an end, it’s sad,” he said.

Struch, meanwhile, said in a phone interview that ownership hinted his contract would not be renewed dating back to January. After seven years as an assistant, Struch was given a one-year deal by previous governor Jack Brodsky last June when hired as the head coach of the rebuilding team.

Mike Priestner then officially purchased the team in September and he hired Steve Hogle as president and son, Colin, as managing partner to run the team in Saskatoon. A contract extension was never offered.

“It’s funny,” Struch said. “It’s been a really good morning, especially because the news for me wasn’t a surprise. In the end it’s a relief that it’s official and it’s out.”

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The decision not to renew Struch ends a long relationship between him and the club. When he was 11, Struch volunteered as a water and stick boy for the team at the old Saskatoon Arena. Struch then played four seasons at forward for the Blades, playing in the 1989 Memorial Cup in Saskatoon as a rookie and reaching Game 7 of the 1992 WHL final against Kamloops as an over-ager.

He is sixth on the club’s all-time goal-scoring list with 134 and 13th in points with 285.

Struch returned to the Blades when he finished his pro playing career in 2005. He became the director of the alumni association and was hired by Molleken as an assistant coach the following season.

“I knew signing on with (Jack Brodsky) before the new ownership took over that this could take place,” Struch said. “I’ve known since January that the new ownership wanted me out (and) that they wanted to make a move then.

“I’ve had a number of months to reflect on that. It makes it a little bit easier.”

Struch added that he is disappointed he will no longer coach a group of players, whose respect “was shown to us by their effort every single day.”

Colin Priestner said he was proud of the team’s work ethic.

However, the 16-51-2-3 record, the second-worst record in the 50-year history of the franchise, couldn’t be overlooked.

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Why shooting percentage is flawed

with the world. A couple of months ago, we looked at 27 elite scorers and which opponents they were getting their goals against.

This time we took the same 27 players and looked at what happened when they decided to shoot the puck. We tallied how many of their shots made it to the net, missed, got blocked and went in. We then took the percentage of total shot attempts that went in, a number we call true shooting percentage (True Sh%). For example, if Nazem Kadri fires the puck 100 times, misses 50 times, gets blocked 40 times and scores 5 times, his shooting percentage would be an incredible 50 per cent (5 goals divided by 10 shots that made it to the net).

But his true shooting percentage would be only five per cent (five goals divided by 100 attempts).

As it turns out, Ovechkin doesn’t do a great job of getting his shots on net. Specifically, he managed to hit the net only 50.32 per cent of the time during the past three seasons.

That was dead last in our group, and well below the 27-player average of 57.62 per cent.

The Leafs’ Phil Kessel, meanwhile, sat in third last

at 54.28 per cent, while Zach Parise and Jonathan Toews occupied the top two spots, at 68.86 per cent and 68.28 per cent respectively.

So while Ovechkin and Kessel have respectable shooting percentage when compared to their peers in the table below (Ovechkin ranked 11th of 27 while Kessel was 19th), if you look at their true shooting percentage, both of these top scorers look less scary.

Kessel, who had 14 goals fewer than Stamkos over a three-season period, required 364 more shot attempts (1,332 in total) to get there.

Meanwhile, Toews managed 79 goals on a mere 744 attempts. In other words, to keep pace with Toews on goals, Ovechkin and Kessel had to shoot the puck more than 1.5 times as often.

Obviously we can’t say what would happen in an alternate universe where Ovechkin and Kessel shoot the puck less or Toews was to shoot more. Personally, I think a blocked shot or miss is more likely to cause the play to turn the other way, while a shot that hits the net is more likely to lead to a goal, rebound or offensive zone faceoff.

In other words, players who miss a lot may be shooting when holding the puck or passing it off is the better play.

If I’m right, there’s a cost to how Ovechkin and Kessel get their goals. A lot more study is required to say for sure, and we’re already looking into that question.

What we can say for sure is shooting percentage alone doesn’t tell us nearly enough about how good players are at converting opportunities into goals.

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Weir feels he can contend at Augusta this year

SENIOR BOWL

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate staff

Katrina Rangen, in the light uniform battles against Amy Peters in the dark uniform at the Red Deer College gym Tuesday evening. The game was part of the 1A/2A CASAA 15th Annual Senior Bowl, an event featuring the top high school players from the Central Zone. The Light team downed the Dark squad 51-43 in girls’ action with Cassidy Schmidt of Spruce View hitting 10 points. Jessica Oscar of St. Dominics had eight for the Dark team. The Light team won the boys’ game 70-53 with Jonathon Allan of Eckville dropping in 14 points and Itzak St-Germain of Parkview 13. Austin Parada of David Thompson had 11 for the Dark side.

Raonic gets into Sony Open quarterfinals with win over Becker MIAMI — Canadian Milos Raonic knows what fuelled the 100th hardcourt victory of his professional career.

The 23-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., defeated Germany’s Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday in the fourth round of the Sony Open in just 89 minutes.

“It was good Timbits,” joked Raonic.

He then explained that his goal was to advance to the quarterfinals of the Sony Open, a tournament he had struggled in in the past two years.

“I think that is a bonus on getting the win, which was the main focus,” said Raonic of his 100th hardcourt victory.

Raonic will play top seed Rafael Nadal, who beat Italian Fabio Fognini 6-2, 6-2 in 62 minutes.

Raonic stands 0-4 against Nadal.

“When he gets ahead in the points he’s difficult to keep up with,” said Raonic.

“I have to get ahead in the points early and stay ahead. And obviously serving, as well, is going to be key.

“I think the biggest difficulty of playing Rafa is there is really nobody that plays like him, so

whenever you come up against him in the tournament it’s quite different.”

On Tuesday, Raonic was frustrated on his first two match point chances in the final game as he tried to end the contest with a break of Becker’s serve.

But Becker thwarted the 12th seed on both winning occasions thanks to Raonic errors.

Raonic went back to work, setting up another match-winner with an overhead from deep in the backcourt only to have Becker save it.

Raonic finally claimed victory after a second set

which lasted one hour.

“I was not losing any points on my serve pretty much, but I was not dealing with it the right way when he was getting a few returns back in play,” said Raonic.

Raonic will wait for an opponent as top seed Rafael Nadal faces Italian 14th seed Fabio Fognini.

Raonic stands 0-4 against Nadal and split with Fognini in a pair of 2013 matches.

Reaching the quarter-finals was a breakthrough for Raonic, who has stalled at the third round at the last two Sony Opens.

It has been almost seven years since Canadian Mike Weir last won on the PGA Tour.

He has battled injuries over the last few seasons and is trying to regain the form that saw him excel a decade ago.

Weir has made the cut at only three events this year but feels his game is close to returning to form.

It’s his short game — normally one of his strengths — that has cost him of late. Weir has been working hard to correct things as he prepares for the two tournaments ahead of the Masters next month.

“I’m playing well enough to put myself right there,” Weir said Tuesday on a conference call. “It’s the same for everybody. You’ve got to put it all together at the right time. I’m just not doing that.

“I’m seeing some much better things, I’m striking the ball much more consistently. But I just haven’t been putting very well at all so that’s what I’ve been spending my time on.”

Weir is scheduled to play at the Valero Texas Open this week in San Antonio before heading to Humble, Tex., for the Shell Houston Open the following weekend. After that, the 2003 Masters champion will return to Augusta for the first major of the season.

“I really think I can contend there,” Weir said. “I still believe in myself more than anything. I think when I step on the grounds there I have confidence. Like I say, I know how to play that golf course, I have a great strategy for that golf course that really doesn’t change. I’ve had success with that.

“When I’m playing well, obviously I won there, but I’ve had some other good finishes and been in contention.

So I feel like I can do some good things there this year.”

OKOTOKS — The Blackfalds Wranglers moved a step closer to capturing the Heritage Junior Hockey League title Tuesday.

The Wranglers came from behind to down the Okotoks Bisons 7-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five final.

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Weir, 43, pulled out of an event in late January due to a “tweak” in his neck. He has been training hard in recent weeks and is feeling strong and ready.

“This is the best I’ve felt in a long time,” he said.

The native of Bright’s Grove, Ont., beat Len Mattiace in a playoff back in 2003 to become the first Canadian-born men’s player to win a major. Joining Weir in the field at Augusta this year is fellow Canadian Graham DeLaet, who will be making his Masters debut.

Weir feels the 32-year-old from Weyburn, Sask., could be a contender.

“I think Graham obviously has the type of game that can do very well there,” Weir said. “He hits it long, he hits it very high. He’s a powerful guy.

He’s worked hard on his short game, which has gotten so much better.”

Weir added that the allure of the surroundings at Augusta can present a unique challenge for those making their debut at the tournament.

“It’s a bit of a surreal feeling that you’re actually there for the first time and playing where the greats of the game have played and walked,” Weir said. “For me, it was great to go across Hogan Bridge on 12 and see the different things in the clubhouse, the different memorabilia in the clubhouse and obviously Magnolia Lane.

“All of that, I guess that bit of mystique, once the tournament begins (you) kind of get past that. Get that out of the way early in the week and then get down to business.”

The Masters win is the lone major victory on Weir’s resume. His first PGA Tour win came at the Air Canada Championship in 1999, seven years after he turned pro. He won once in each of the next two seasons, picked up three victories in 2003, and took the Nissan Open in 2004 before his last win at the 2007 Fry’s Electronics Open.

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Since the beginning of the 2011-12 season, Alex Ovechkin has scored 116 goals, which is tops in the NHL over a three-year period.

That’s impressive.

More impressive is Steven Stamkos, who potted 105 despite missing 45 games this season with a broken leg.

In order to get those 11 extra goals, Ovechkin took 753 more shots than Stamkos. That 753 is not a typo.

The NHL has been tracking shooting percentage (Sh%) as an individual statistic since the 1967-68 season, and at 19.52 per cent Stamkos is significantly ahead of Ovechkin (13.39 per cent).

But shooting percentage alone doesn’t tell the whole story; it represents only the percentage of shots on goal that are goals. In 1967, it was probably seen as a pretty clever way of measuring how good a player was at turning chances into goals.

But here’s the problem.

If you fire the puck and the goalie makes a great save, that counts against your shooting percentage. If you flutter it wide or get blocked, take a mulligan.

Because if the shot isn’t on net, your shooting percentage isn’t affected. Nowadays, you can find an incredible level of detail on every game, with every faceoff, shot, block, hit, giveaway and other in-game event meticulously documented.

So all those shots that miss the net or are blocked can be found somewhere, and people like Darryl Metcalf at extraskater.com pull this data on a daily basis and share them

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Basketball

Thursday

● Men’s basketball: Playoffs — Triple A Batteries vs. Woody’s RV, 7:15 p.m.; Orangemen vs. Grandview All-stars, 8:30 p.m.; both games at Lindsay Thurber. ● Midget AAA hockey: Red Deer at Lloydminster, fourth game of best-of-five provincial final, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

● Heritage junior B hockey: Okotoks at Blackfalds, fourth game of best-of-five league final, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday

● Midget AAA hockey: Lloydminster at Red Deer, fifth game of best-of-five provincial final, if necessary, 1:30 p.m., Red Deer Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Okotoks, fifth game of best-of-five league final, if necessary, 1:15 p.m.

Baseball

Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 4, Baltimore 1 Atlanta 12, Detroit 3 Boston 4, Tampa Bay 2 Washington 7, N.Y. Mets 3 Miami 6, St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh 22, Toronto 5 Colorado 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Texas 5, Cleveland 0 Oakland 8, Cincinnati 4 San Francisco 5, Milwaukee 4 L.A. Angels 8, Chicago Cubs (ss) 4 Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Seattle 9, Kansas City 6 Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. San Diego, late Wednesday’s Games Baltimore (ss) vs. Boston, 11:05 a.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Toronto, 11:05 a.m.

Miami vs. Atlanta, 11:05 a.m.

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

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

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

Kansas City vs. San Diego, 1:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Oakland, 1:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Texas, 1:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.

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

Colorado vs. San Francisco, 2:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona, 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Houston, 4:05 p.m.

Baltimore (ss) vs. Tampa Bay, 5:05 p.m.

Prince Albert: 0-4.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 54 16 .771 — d-Oklahoma City 52 19 .732 2 1/2 d-L.A. Clippers 50 21 .704 4 1/2 Houston 48 22 .686 6 Portland 45 27 .625 10 Golden State 44 27 .620 10 1/2 Memphis 42 28 .600 12 Dallas 43 29 .597 12 Phoenix 42 29 .592 12 1/2 Minnesota 34 35 .493 19 1/2 Denver 32 39 .451 22 1/2 New Orleans 30 40 .429 24 Sacramento 25 45 .357 29 L.A. Lakers 23 46 .333 30 1/2 Utah 23 48 .324 31 1/2 d-division leader; x-clinched playoff spot

Monday’s Games Houston 100, Charlotte 89 Miami 93, Portland 91 Phoenix 102, Atlanta 95 Chicago 89, Indiana 77 Oklahoma City 117, Denver 96 Memphis 109, Minnesota 92 New Orleans 109, Brooklyn 104, OT San Antonio 113, Philadelphia 91 Detroit 114, Utah 94 L.A. Clippers 106, Milwaukee 98 Tuesday’s Games Orlando 95, Portland 85 Cleveland 102, Toronto 100 Dallas 128, Oklahoma City 119, OT New York at L.A. Lakers, late Wednesday’s Games Phoenix at Washington, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Miami at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Denver at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Utah, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Portland at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Houston, 6 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 6 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

CHIEFS: Rebounds

NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Miami 17 10 .630 San Francisco 16 10 .615 Pittsburgh 13 9 .591 Arizona 11 9 .550 Colorado 14 12 .538 New York 14 12 .538 Washington 14 12 .538 St. Louis 10 12 .455 Milwaukee 12 15 .444 Cincinnati 12 16 .429 San Diego 9 12 .429 Chicago 12 17 .414 Atlanta 11 17 .393 Los Angeles 6 10 .375 Philadelphia 9 15 .375 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Monday’s Games Boston vs. Baltimore, ccd., Rain Detroit vs. Pittsburgh, ccd., Rain Philadelphia 6, Toronto 3, 8 innings Washington 4, Miami 1 Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota, ccd., Rain N.Y. Mets 5, St. Louis 3 Chicago White Sox 7, Seattle 6 L.A. Angels 11, San Francisco 4 Texas 6, Oakland 2 Cleveland 8, Cincinnati 3 Colorado 8, Kansas City 2 Houston 7, Atlanta 5 San Diego 7, Chicago Cubs 1

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“We’re a team that takes a lot of shots and at times we struggle to score, but you never know what can happen when you direct pucks to the net,” said Quinn. “The rebounds are sometimes there and good things can happen. Jordie drove to the net and the puck popped lose and he buried it.”

The role of hero was well deserved for the second-year winger.

“He played a great game. He’s a horse and we double shifted him plus he’s very responsible defensively.”

The series continues Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Lloydminster.

“It would have been tough to lose tonight, then again we played well on the road all season,” continued Quinn. “We won’t change how we play but we expect another battle. They’ll give us everything they have. We need to go in in the right frame of mind and be committed.” ● Sittler finished with 22 saves . . . If a fifth game is necessary it’s Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Arena . . . The winner of the series hosts the B.C. champion Okanagan Rockets, who downed the Vancouver Giants 2-0 in their best-of-three provincial final. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

OILERS: Third hat trick of season It was Marleau’s 31st goal of the year.

The Sharks took a two-goal lead with 30 seconds left to play in the middle period as Edmonton defender Jeff Petry overskated a puck at his own blue-line, allowing Havlat to come in and send a wrist shot that beat Scrivens stick-side.

San Jose scored their third man-advantage goal of the game just over a minute into the third period. Pavelski got the puck with space in the front of the net, waited for defender Andrew Ference to go down, and then beat Scrivens over the blocker to make it 4-1.

Pavelski earned his third hat trick of the season with seven minutes left in the third as he took a shot that hit the stick of Edmonton’s Matt Hendricks and deflected into the Oilers net.

Pavelski’s four-point night gave him 71 points on the season.

Edmonton made it look a little better with five minutes left to play as Hall picked up a rebound in front and hooked a diving backhand shot into the net for this 25th to make it 5-2.

The Oilers have been outscored 16-4 in their last three home games. The Sharks return home to face the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. The Oilers play the fifth game of a six-game homestand on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks.

Notes: It was the fourth of five games this season between the two teams this season. The Sharks won the first two games before the Oilers got one back in the most recent meeting on Jan. 29 when Ben Scrivens recorded a record-setting 59 saves in a 3-0 shutout win in Edmontona Both teams were coming off of losses to the Calgary Flames, although of vastly different degrees.

Primrose named RDC and ACAC athlete of the week

Broncos 3, Tigers 1 First Period 1. Swift Current, Burns 2 (Martin, Cave) 11:32 (pp).

2. Medicine Hat, Sanford 1 (Cox, Valk) 16:21.

Penalties — Koules MH (hooking) 3:26, Johnson SC (slashing) 7:06, Doty MH (roughing) 11:00, Doty MH (10-minute misconduct) 11:00.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Gawdin SC (high-sticking) 13:06, Medicine Hat bench (too many men) 15:10, Cox MH (roughing) 16:12.

Third Period 3. Swift Current, Debrusk 2 (Burns, Gordon) 13:51.

4. Swift Current, Honka 2, 18:51 (en).

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Medicine Hat 11 7 13 — 31 Swift Current 11 20 8 — 39 Goal — Medicine Hat: Langhamer (L, 2-1-0); Swift Current: Laurikainen (W, 1-2-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Medicine Hat: 0-2; Swift Current: 1-5.

Round 1 Edmonton vs Prince Albert (Edmonton leads series 3-0) Saturday, Mar. 22 Edmonton 5 Prince Albert 3 Sunday, Mar. 23 Edmonton 3 Prince Albert 1 Tuesday, Mar. 25 Edmonton 4 Prince Albert 3 Wednesday, Mar. 26 Edmonton at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Regina vs Brandon (Brandon leads series 2-0) Saturday, Mar. 22 Brandon 6 Regina 3 Sunday, Mar. 23 Brandon 8 Regina 4 Wednesday, Mar. 26 Regina at Brandon, 6 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 28 Regina at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary vs Kootenay (Series tied 2-2) Saturday, Mar. 22 Calgary 5 Kootenay 0 Monday, Mar. 24 Calgary 7 Kootenay 6 (OT) Tuesday, Mar. 25 Kootenay 5 Calgary 4 Thursday, Mar. 27 Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 29 Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

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Medicine Hat vs Swift Current (Medicine Hat leads series 2-1) Saturday, Mar. 22 Medicine Hat 4 Swift Current 2 Tuesday, Mar. 25 Swift Current 3 Medicine Hat 1 Wednesday, Mar. 26 Medicine Hat at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 29 Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-St. Louis 72 49 16 7 105 233 163 x-San Jose 74 47 18 9 103 227 177 x-Anaheim 71 46 18 7 99 228 180 Chicago 73 42 16 15 99 244 188 Colorado 72 45 21 6 96 221 198 Los Angeles 73 42 25 6 90 182 155 Minnesota 72 37 24 11 85 180 178 Phoenix 73 35 26 12 82 202 207 Dallas 72 34 27 11 79 203 207 Vancouver 73 33 30 10 76 176 196 Nashville 73 31 31 11 73 177 218 Winnipeg 73 32 32 9 73 202 213 Calgary 72 30 35 7 67 183 211 Edmonton 73 25 39 9 59 180 241 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader; x-clinched playoff spot

Kelowna vs Tri-City (Kelowna leads series 2-1) Saturday, Mar. 22 Kelowna 3 Tri-City 1 Sunday, Mar. 23 Kelowna 3 Tri-City 1 Tuesday, Mar. 25 Tri-City 4 Kelowna 3 Wednesday, Mar. 26 Kelowna at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 28 Tri-City at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Portland vs Vancouver (Portland leads series 3-0) Saturday, Mar. 22 Portland 3 Vancouver 0 Tuesday, Mar. 25 Portland 6 Vancouver 3 Wednesday, Mar. 26 Portland at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Monday’s Games Montreal 2, Boston 1, SO Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 3, SO Calgary 2, San Jose 1, SO N.Y. Rangers 4, Phoenix 3, OT Los Angeles 3, Philadelphia 2 Dallas 2, Winnipeg 1

Victoria vs Spokane (Victoria leads series 2-0) Saturday, Mar. 22 Victoria 2 Spokane 1 (OT) Sunday, Mar. 23 Victoria 4 Spokane 3 (OT) Wednesday, Mar. 26 Victoria at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 27 Victoria at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Los Angeles 5, Washington 4, SO Florida 3, Ottawa 2, SO Colorado 5, Nashville 4, SO St. Louis 5, Toronto 3 Phoenix 3, Pittsburgh 2 N.Y. Islanders 5, Carolina 4 Montreal 2, Buffalo 0 Columbus 4, Detroit 2 Chicago 4, Dallas 2 San Jose 5, Edmonton 2

Seattle vs Everett (Seattle leads series 2-0) Saturday, Mar. 22 Seattle 2 Everett 1 Sunday, Mar. 23 Seattle 3 Everett 1 Tuesday, Mar. 25 Everett at Seattle, late Friday, Mar. 28 Seattle at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Vancouver at Minnesota, 5:30 p.m.

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

Anaheim at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Tuesday’s summaries Ice 5, Hitmen 4 First Period 1. Kootenay, Philp 3 (Vetterl, Alfaro) 3:02.

2. Kootenay, Reinhart 4 (Franko, Peel) 6:35.

3. Calgary, Virtanen 1 (Thomas) 11:36 (pp).

4. Kootenay, Franko 4 (Descheneau, Dirk) 14:34 (pp).

5. Calgary, Thomas 1 (Chase, Rissling) 16:34.

Penalties — Tambellini Cgy, Valiev Ktn (slashing) 0:17, Descheneau Ktn (high-sticking) 11:25, Lang Cgy (charging) 13:06, Martin Ktn (interference) 16:55, Sanheim Cgy (tripping) 17:09, Kootenay bench (too many men) 18:37.

Second Period 6. Calgary, Chase 3, 3:29.

7. Calgary, Padakin 1, 6:26 (sh).

8. Kootenay, Cable 1 (McPhee, Vetterl) 7:46.

Penalties — Penner Cgy (boarding) 5:28, Franko Ktn (slashing) 10:31, Lang Cgy (holding) 16:59.

Third Period 9. Kootenay, Descheneau 2 (Valiev) 19:08.

Penalties — Martin Ktn (check to the head) 3:58, Thomas Cgy (slashing) 7:13, Helgesen Cgy (tripping) 9:11, Padakin Cgy (goaltender interference) 9:28, Valiev Ktn (delay of game) 11:49.

Shots on goal Calgary 16 7 15 — 38 Kootenay 13 12 7 — 32 Goal (shots-saves) — Calgary: Driedger (L,2-2); Kootenay: Skapski (18-14), Hoflin (W,1-0)(6:26 second; 20-20).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Calgary: ; Kootenay: Oil Kings 4, Raiders 3 First Period 1. Prince Albert, Hart 1 (Lange) 9:09.

2. Prince Albert, Draisaitl 1 (Conroy, Morrissey) 11:51.

Penalties — Moroz Edm (unsportsmanlike conduct), Hart PA (roughing) 13:54.

Second Period 3. Edmonton, Pollock 3 (Reinhart, Sautner) 7:53 (pp).

4. Edmonton, Reinhart 1 (Lazar, Kulda) 11:28.

5. Prince Albert, Braid 1 (Brooks, Stewart) 12:49.

Penalties — Carroll Edm (interference) 2:26, Stewart PA (kneeing) 6:10, Pollock Edm (roughing) 9:22, Moroz Edm, Valcopurt PA (fighting), Reinhart Edm, Conroy PA (roughing, unsportsmanlike conduct) 20:00.

Third Period 6. Edmonton, Kulda 1 (Kieser, Mayo) 13:37.

7. Edmonton, Kieser 2 (Bertolucci, Sautner) 17:28.

Penalties — Lazar Edm (holding) 10:08, Morrissey PA (roughing) 11:56, Samuelsson Edm (interference) 12:15.

Shots on goal Edmonton 13 11 13 — 37 Prince Albert 9 12 6 — 27 Goal — Edmonton: Jarry (W,3-0); Prince Albert: Cheveldaeve (L,0-3).

Power plays (goals-chances)— Edmonton: 1-3;

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

Phoenix at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Detroit, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Carolina at Florida, 5:30 p.m.

Minnesota at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Colorado, 7 p.m.

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

Tuesday’s summary Sharks 5, Oilers 2 First Period 1. Edmonton, Perron 26 (Hall, Petry) 4:11.

Penalties — None.

Second Period 2. San Jose, Pavelski 35 (Marleau, Thornton) 6:28 (pp).

3. San Jose, Marleau 31 (Pavelski, Burns) 9:57 (pp).

4. San Jose, Havlat 9 (Demers) 19:29.

Penalties — Smyth Edm (holding) 5:51, Ference Edm (holding) 8:28, Stuart SJ (hooking) 11:43.

Third Period 5. San Jose, Pavelski 36 (Boyle, Burns) 1:17 (pp).

6. San Jose, Pavelski 37 (Thornton, Stuart) 13:00.

7. Edmonton, Hall 25 (Ference, Eberle) 14:56.

Penalties — Hall Edm (holding) 0:31, Nieto SJ (hooking) 19:08.

Shots on goal San Jose 11 17 6 — 34 Edmonton 10 7 13 — 30 Goal — San Jose: Niemi (W, 36-14-7); Edmonton: Scrivens (L, 13-13-4).

Power plays (goal-chances) — San Jose: 3-3; Edmonton: 0-2.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

KENNEL CLUB EVENT See the best in show at the annual Red Deer and District Kennel Club event at Westerner Park. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 4, 5, and 6. Watch the show, talk to breeders, learn about the many dog breeds and much more. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children between three and 12, and seniors and children under two get in for free. A family of four pays $25. For more information visit www. rddkc.com

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Twenty-five lakeside villas will line Sylvan Lake as town council approved the development at the Monday night meeting.

Al Laplante, one of the Sylvan Lake Habour partners behind the development, said he is excited to being work on the second phase of the development in downtown Sylvan Lake at 5220 Lakeshore Drive.

“It’s going to finish it off,” said Laplante.

“It’s going to look stunningly beautiful.”

Construction will start soon with sales on the townhomes starting about a month from

now. The project took some time to develop as a proposal made earlier in March had a request to relax the required number of parking spots by 11.

Town council denied that request and asked the developer to increase the number of parking spots.

Each villa will have two parking spots in its garage and one more in the driveway. Under the approved proposal there are 91 surface parking spots, 14 of which are for commercial users.

This leaves 77 for marina users. There are a total of 174 boat slips in the marina component.

Sylvan Lake’s current land-

use bylaw requires one parking spot per slip.

But the developer was granted shared parking considerations as residential units will be assigned boat slips, foregoing the need for additional parking spots.

Town council approved a relaxed parking requirement, choosing to instead require one parking spot for every two boat slips, allowing the development to occur.

Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre said downtown parking is something council will have to address in the long term.

“There are still concerns

with long-term parking issues in downtown,” said McIntyre.

“Especially in regards to trucks and trailers.”

In the 2014 budget town council set aside $650,000 to address parking in downtown. The money is earmarked and not dedicated to a project yet.

McIntyre said the development fits in with the vision the town has for downtown, a mix of uses including housing and commercial development.

“It checks off a few boxes for us,” said McIntyre.

“We are seeing that residential development downtown, but it’s not so intense that it’s going to adversely affect the area.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate. com

Sexual predator jailed 7 1/2 years

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BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF

Violinist Heidi Baumbach and Pianist Cheryl Cooney will perform works

by Dvorak, Korngold and Beethoven at First Thursdays on April 3. The event at Red Deer Library’s Snell Auditorium runs from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided

by Café Noir. There is no admission but donations will be accepted at the door.

Earl Edward Egerdeen is a predator who “trolled” for a victim and then groomed her to satisfy his own needs without regard to the harm she continues to suffer, says a Court of Queen’s Bench justice.

In Red Deer on Tuesday, Justice Juliana Topolniski sentenced Egerdeen, 43, to seven and a half years in prison, minus one year of pre-trial custody, for a series of sexual offences he committed against a teenaged girl in the late spring and early summer of 2011.

Represented by defence counsel Denis Huot, Egerdeen pleaded guilty on Monday to a series of sexual offences, including sexual interference, luring and making child pornography, starting in April 2011, when he invited her to become friends on Facebook, a social media website.

The relationship ended on July 8, 2011, when the victim’s counsellor became aware of what had been going on, Topolniski said while pronouncing her sentence.

Egerdeen knew his victim was only 14 and vulnerable, that she had few friends and that she was being bullied at school, she said.

“All of these offences are major sexual offences and their circumstances are pernicious.

“The offender hunted his victim, he groomed her and he abused her without any regard for anybody but himself.”

Topolniski said Egerdeen’s guilty plea is a factor in his favour, but that it does not stack up well against the many factors stacked against him, including previous convictions for sexual interference involving two other children.

Egerdeen, who has lived in Red Deer for most of his life, is currently serving a two-year sentence, pronounced in June of 2013, for entering a woman’s bedroom and making uninvited sexual advances while she slept in 2007.

In answer to a request from the defence, Topolniski said she could not legally make his new sentence concurrent with the existing sentence — and even if she could, she wouldn’t.

Particularly aggravating is that the man had unprotected sex with a vulnerable child, exposing her to potential for disease and pregnancy, and that he made her take explicit pictures of herself, she said.

SWEETHEART GALA The first annual Sweetheart Gala for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Alberta raised $8,030 on Feb. 15. The sold out event saw over 150 people attend the Valentine’s fundraiser, featuring a dance, silent auction, toonie bar and dozens of prizes, as well as a midnight lunch in the Heartland Room at Westerner Park. Organizer Courtney Malone said she hopes to raise $10,000 next year.

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Dancers go through the basic steps of salsa dancing at the Hub on Ross on Tuesday evening. A variety of events happen throughout the week at The Hub, with various Latin dances being taught on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. A calendar of events can be found at www.hubpdd.com

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Woman appeals for help finding mom’s lost ring

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF

GIVE US A CALL The Advocate invites its readers to help cover news in Central Alberta. We would like to hear from you if you see something worthy of coverage. And we would appreciate hearing from you if you see something inaccurate in our pages. We strive for complete, accurate coverage of Central Alberta and are happy to correct any errors we may commit. Call 403-3144333.

A Red Deer woman who recently lost her late mother’s ring says it wasn’t just a piece of jewelry; it was a part of her heart.

Janie Toivanen said she believes the beloved heirloom ring slipped off her finger sometime on March 18 while she was running errands in the city between 4 and 7 p.m.

She’s offering a reward for its safe return and said she’s desperate for any information from someone who may have seen it or picked it up.

“It’s a piece of my mom . . . and because she passed away in such a traumatic matter in

front of me, I need to have it back. It’s like losing her all over again. I’m just sick about it,” said Toivanen.

Toivanen’s mother, Irene (known as Rene), passed away in 2006, followed by her father Raymond the next year. The ring was one of the most important things her mother had ever given her, she said.

It was given to Rene by Raymond well over 50 years ago, Toivanen said. It has a sapphire in the centre, surrounded by two diamonds on each side and a yellow gold band.

What makes it stand out is the delicate filigree work on the side of the band.

“If you turn it sideways you can see it. It looks like scrollwork. That’s very distinctive,

a fancy pattern that turns and waves in gold.

“It’s filigreed from where the band thickens to hold the diamonds to where it gets narrower. The back of the ring is not filigreed, though.”

Growing up, Toivanen said she always pestered her mother to be allowed to wear the ring.

“She let me wear it once for a day. Then when I got older, she let me wear it for a weekend, then a month. I remember being so excited,” she said.

“Mom and I were best friends. We did everything together. So I’ve been so careful with it . . . I can’t believe this happened.”

Toivanen said she thinks it may have come off when she was opening the hatchback of

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her rental car in the parking lot by the Co-op downtown. She also visited the Twice N Nice clothing store on Ross Street, Red Deer Collision and Repair at 2319 Taylor Drive as well as the Servus Credit Union in the south end.

She stopped in at the Home Depot and Canadian Tire at that end of the city as well the Safeway gas bar downtown.

“Someone must have found it and I’m hoping with some exposure, they will turn it in,” she said. Anyone with more information about the ring can contact Toivanen at 403-346-6336 or at 778-628-7778 or by email at janietoi@yahoo.com. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate. com

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BRIEFS Man’s death ruled not suspicious An autopsy on a man who was found dead in downtown Red Deer on Sunday determined the death was nonsuspicious.

Red Deer RCMP responded to a call of an unconscious man on 48th Avenue and 53rd Street just before midnight on Sunday. Police and EMS confirmed the person was dead.

No further details on the incident will be released.

Family members will be notified.

Events planned at Bower Hall The Bower Community Association will host five events over the next three months at the Bower Hall, located at 85 Boyce Street).

All events are held at the hall.

There is no cost.

On April 28, residents are invited to a workshop on lawn care equipment from 7 to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Jesse at 403-877-1436.

On May 10, the annual fun tree planting bee is from 9:15 to 11 a.m.

Meet at Bower Hall at 9:15 a.m. Call Larry 403-347-6994 for more information.

On June 9, there’s a membership drive from 6 to 8 p.m. The membership fee is $5.

Enjoy coffee and goodies. Call Laura at 403-343-6136 or Viggo at 403340-3494.

A maintenance and care clinic is slated for June 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. Call Jesse at 403-877-1436 for more information.

Young writers win awards Two young Red Deer writers took home awards for their way with words this week.

Grade 4 student Isaac Bahler and Grade 7 student John Rosales won the Martyn Godfrey Young Writers Award in their categories.

Bahler, a Grade 4 student, is the elementary school grand prize winner, for his story Terres the Turtle.

Rosales, a Grade 7 student, is the junior high grand prize winner for his graphic novel-style story, Snowflake.

Also from Red Deer, Grade 7 student Asia Gill was a runner-up in this category.

The awards are presented by the Young Alberta Book Society and sponsored by Servus Credit Union.

The awards are named after Martyn Godfrey, a popular juvenile fiction author who was a teacher. The winning stories are on the Young Alberta Book Society’s website www.yabs.ab.ca

Missionary surgeon to share experiences A missionary surgeon who worked in Angola for nearly 30 years will share his experiences in Olds on April 3 and Red Deer on April 4.

Dr. Stephen Foster will talk about the diverse medical issues facing his medical team and share experiences.

Foster is the 2010 Royal College Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award winner. Presented by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the award recognizes Canadian physicians who go beyond routine practice to deliver medical services worldwide.

The presentation starts at 7 p.m. at Legacy Village (4500-50st Avenue) in Olds. Parking is on the west side of 50th Avenue. Refreshments will be served.

He will speak at the Red Deer Public Library on April 4 at 10:30 a.m.

Please RSVP Peter Richie or Chris Barnsdale at 403-507-5815 or email angolabound@yahoo.com for the Olds event.

Medieval theme for Olds library fundraiser Olds is going medieval for its second annual library fundrasier.

The Pillage the Village event will transport participants back to the time of knights, peasants and jousters with musicians and merchants alike. Everyone is welcome to attend the May 3 event featuring a feast with entertainment, costumes, authentic food, drink as well as tournaments and a marketplace.

Tickets to the event range from $30 to $60, based on which class a person wants, ranging from a peasant to nobility. With peasants not getting cutlery and being seated further from the entertainment while nobility gets cutlery and sits closer.

Doors to the event open at 6 p.m.

Fund raised from the event go towards community programming and services at the Olds and district municipal library. For more information and to get tickets visit ww.pillagethevillage.ca or go the Olds municipal library, 5217 52nd St. in Olds.

Speed factor in fatal crash

Checkstop yields charges An inter-agency checkstop of about 500 vehicles yielded a litany of charges ranging from possession of marijuana to refusing to provide a breath sample to a loaded firearm in the vehicle.

On Saturday, in support of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, members of the Rocky Mountain House RCMP detachment, Town of Rocky Mountain House Peace Office, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers and Alberta Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers joined together to conduct several checkstops around Rocky Mountain House and the Caroline area.

During this joint enforcement effort, officers concentrated on impaired driving charges as well as being on the lookout for other Criminal Code and provincial offences.

Of the 500 vehicles that were checked, several charges, tickets and tows occurred including: ● One impaired driving/refusing to provide breath sample charge ● One driver suspended under the Criminal Code ● One 30-day graduated driver’s licence suspension for consuming liquor ● Two possession of marijuana under 30 grams charges ● One breach of probation ● One loaded firearm in a vehicle ● 11 violation tickets for offences under the Traffic Safety Act and related regulations ● Two tickets for driving without insurance ● Seven tickets for Gaming and Liquor Act offences ● 12 equipment violations ● Two vehicles towed ● One written warning ● About 30 verbal warnings More joint checkstops are planned for the future and police remind people to not drink and drive.

Domestic violence keeps police busy Rocky Mountain House RCMP have been busy responding to almost daily domestic violence incidents, most recently a reported stabbing on the Sun-

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Ponoka RCMP say speed played a role in the Sunday morning rollover that killed 35-year-old Ponoka woman Crystal Tomlinson.

Const. Sara McLaughlin said Tomlinson’s SUV was travelling west on Hwy 53, three kilometres east of Ponoka, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Investigators determined Tomlinson drove over the north shoulder, over-corrected and lost control of the vehicle, sliding into the ditch and rolling multiple times. Tomlinson was thrown from the vehicle and was found dead some time later when an off-duty paramedic came upon the scene at 6:15 a.m. The road was dry and bare at the time of the rollover.

Though investigators are unable to tell the exact speed Tomlinson was driving, they believe it played a factor in the incident. The speed limit on that stretch of road is 100 km/h.

Hearings set into attacks Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a Red Deer man accused of committing two violent attacks late last year.

Tyler Alexander Coombs, 30, was arrested in January by Red Deer City RCMP investigating allegations that someone had forced his way into two different homes and attacked the occupants.

Police allege that Coombs was armed with a rifle when he broke into one home on Dec. 13 and sexually assaulted the woman inside.

Investigators further allege that he had forced his way into a different home on Nov. 24, held the man inside against his will and attacked him with a propane tank.

In Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday, represented by an agent for his lawyer, Coombs asked to be tried by judge alone in the Court of Queen’s Bench.

The preliminary hearings were requested by defence counsel Craig Paterson to determine whether the Crown’s evidence is strong enough to go to trial on each of the two matters, which are being handled separately.

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SEX: Lasting degradation “The pornographic images will hang over the victim’s head as a lasting, cruel form of degradation, remembered for life.”

Topolniski said she found the sentence jointly recommended by Huot and special prosecutor Aurelie Beland to be reasonable, albeit at the lower end

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Ethan Spafford creates some Greek-styled weaponry as part of a Spring Break event at the Snell Auditorium at the Red Deer Public Library on Tuesday afternoon. Around 20 kids spent the afternoon enjoying Greek cuisine and watching Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters movie. Other events taking place throughout the week include Battle Lego on Thursday from 2-4, and Minion Madness on Friday at the same time.

The first hearing, which will examine evidence connected with the Nov. 24, 2013, incident, is set for Nov. 26 of this year.

A second hearing, concerning the charges arising from the Dec. 13, 2013, incident, is set for Dec. 5.

Denied bail in February, Coombs remains in custody at the Edmonton Remand Centre pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against him.

Suspect reserves plea The suspect in a gang-style shooting has reserved his plea after making a brief appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old man, arrested in Vancouver on March 13, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lloyd Robert Sarson, 25.

The victim’s body was found in a car parked in an alley in the Eastview subdivision in the early hours of Jan. 1, 2013.

RCMP investigators believe the shooting is connected with gang activities.

The man accused of killing him cannot be named because he was 17 at the time of the shooting and his identity is therefore protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Crown prosecutor Robin Snider said in an earlier court appearance that, if he is convicted, she will ask that he be sentenced in adult court.

The suspect remains in custody pending the outcome of his next court appearance, set for April 11. A lawyer had not yet been hired or assigned for him on Tuesday.

Prescribed burns planned Five prescribed burns are being planned in the Nordegg and Caroline areas this year.

The burns are set for three areas north and west of Nordegg, one 80 km south of the mountain town, and one 50 km west of Caroline.

Along with improving ungulate habitat, the burns are designed to establish a break in vegetation to limit the potential spread of unplanned forest fires.

In a release, Barry Shellian with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development says that burns will only be conducted when weather and on-the-ground conditions permit.

The release says spring is the ideal season for the burns, but that they could take place anytime between spring and late fall.

Man charged in crash that led to gas leak

Cpl. James Allemekinders, of the Sylvan Lake RCMP said the driver and three other occupants fled the scene.

A man later reported his truck stolen and then was discovered to have been behind the wheel at the time of the incident.

Allemekinders said the driver lost control, didn’t make the corner and crashed into the building.

One passenger, a 24-year-old Sylvan Lake man, was treated and released from the hospital for a head wound, suffered while not wearing a seatbelt while in the front seat, said Allemekinders.

Thomas James Hanger, 21, has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm, public mischief, fail to remain at the scene of a collision and driving a motor vehicle with no insurance.

At his bail hearing, he was released on $500 cash recognizance with numerous conditions and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday.

Gas leak repaired A gas leak discovered in North Red Deer on Monday afternoon took until early Tuesday morning for service to be restored.

A corrosion leak to a building in the 7400 block of Gaetz Avenue was discovered about 3 p.m., ATCO Gas responded and with the help of Red Deer Emergency Services evacuated the surrounding area.

Brendan Dolan, senior vice-president for Calgary and District operations for ATCO Gas, said the leak was found outside the build, requiring them to dig down and replace the corroded pipe.

The leak was stopped at 10 p.m. and service restored at 2 a.m.

“We do inspect our pipe regularly, we have a very robust pipeline inspection program and we usually find these incidents before the customers do and get them repaired before there’s any interruption of service,” said Dolan.

Installation may cause traffic delays Motorists should expect delays on 30th Avenue and 67th Street while city crews install a new fibre optic line today and Thursday.

Crews will stop traffic at intersections for approximately 15 minutes while they run lines across the roads between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The main areas that will be affected are 30th Avenue — between 22nd Street and 67th Street; and 67th Street — between 30th Avenue and Gaetz Avenue.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid these areas or be prepared for delays.

A 21-year-old Three Hills man has been charged in connection with a motor vehicle collision that caused a gas leak in downtown Sylvan Lake on Saturday.

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On Monday, at about 2:40 p.m., Rocky Mountain House RCMP and Lakeside EMS were called to a residence on the Sunchild First Nation.

Police say a 46-year-old man stabbed a 43-year-old woman in the arm, resulting in non-life threatening injuries.

Police said the man and woman knew each other.

The man was arrested nearby shortly after the incident while the woman was taken to hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.

The investigation continues and police expect charges to follow.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP have responded to 13 domestic violence calls in the past two weeks.

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Toilet tech fair tackles global sanitation toilets,” Baby said.

Eram’s solution is a coin-operated eToilet with an electronic system that triggers an au-

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tomated, self-cleaning mechanism.

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electrical engineers are lining up for jobs as toilet technicians. “Now, they’re proud of their jobs.”

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An exhibitor from Loughborough University demonstrates the use of a toilet during Reinvent The Toilet Fair in New Delhi, India. Scientists who accepted the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s challenge to reinvent the toilet showcased their inventions in the Indian capital Saturday. The primary goal: to sanitize waste, use minimal water or electricity, and produce a usable product at low cost.

— CHRISTOPHER ELIAS, PRESIDENT OF

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE GATES FOUNDATION

“Traditionally, people have gone into communities and said, ‘Let’s dig you a pit.’

That’s seen as condescension, a token that isn’t very helpful. After all, who is going to clean that pit?” said M. Sohail, professor of sustainable infrastructure at Loughborough University in the U.K. The designs are mostly funded by Gates Foundation grants and in various stages of development, though others not created as part of the Gates challenge were also exhibiting on Saturday.

Some toilets collapsed neatly for easy portability into music festivals, disaster zones or illegal slums.

One emptied into pits populated by wastemunching cockroaches and worms.

One Washingtonbased company, Janicki Industries, designed a power plant that could feed off the waste from a small city to produce 150 kilowatts of electricity, enough to power thousands of homes.

The University of the West of England, Bristol, showcased a urine-powered fuel cell to charge cellphones overnight.

Another team from the University of Colorado, Boulder, brought a system concentrating solar power through fiber optic cables to heat waste to about 300 degrees Celsius.

Aside from killing pathogens, the process creates a charcoal-like product called biochar useful as cooking fuel or fertilizer.

“At the core are really interesting scientific principles, so translating this into scientific advances that people can relate to is really ex-

citing,” said one of the project leaders, Karl Linden, professor of environmental engineering in Boulder.

“Biochar is an important subject for scientists at the moment, since it can be used to sequester carbon in the soil for 1,000 years or more.”

A team from Beijing Sunnybreeze Technologies Inc. also brought a solar-biochar system, but with the solar panels heating air that will dry sludgy human waste into nuggets that are then heated further under low-oxygen conditions to create biochar.

“We are trying to build a system simple enough to be fixed in the village,” technical adviser John Keating said.

One company from the southern Indian state of Kerala was not as concerned with providing toilets as with cleaning them.

Toilets are more common in Kerala than they are in much of the country, but no one wants to clean them, said Bincy Baby of Eram Scientific Solutions.

“There is a stigma.

The lowest of the low are the ones who clean the

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NEW DELHI — Who would have expected a toilet to one day filter water, charge a cellphone or create charcoal to combat climate change?

These are lofty ambitions beyond what most of the world’s 2.5 billion people with no access to modern sanitation would expect.

Yet, scientists and toilet innovators around the world say these are exactly the sort of goals needed to improve global public health amid challenges such as poverty, water scarcity and urban growth.

Scientists who accepted the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s challenge to reinvent the toilet showcased their inventions in the Indian capital Saturday.

The primary goal: to sanitize waste, use minimal water or electricity, and produce a usable product at low cost.

The World Bank estimates the annual global cost of poor sanitation at $260 billion, including loss of life, missed work, medical bills and other related factors.

India alone accounts for $54 billion — more than the entire GDP of Kenya or Costa Rica.

India is by far the worst culprit, with more than 640 million people defecating in the open and producing a stunning 72,000 tons of human waste each day — the equivalent weight of almost 10 Eiffel Towers or 1,800 humpback whales.

Pooping in public is so acceptable that many Indians will do it on sidewalks or in open fields.

Gaze out the window of any Indian train and face a line of bare bottoms doing their business on the tracks.

Meanwhile, diarrheal diseases kill 700,000 children every year, most of which could have been prevented with better sanitation.

“In the West, such things are a nuisance, but people don’t lose their lives,” said Christopher Elias, president of global development at the Gates Foundation.

“People don’t immediately realize the damage done by infections coming from human waste.”

India has been encouraging rural communities to build toilets, and last year launched a $1.6 billion program to help.

But building sanitation systems in developing countries is not easy.

Flush toilets are not always an option.

Many poor communities live in waterstressed areas.

Others lack links to sewage pipes or treatment plants.

To be successful, scientists said, the designs being exhibited at Saturday’s Toilet Fair had to go beyond treating urine and feces as undesirable waste, and recognize them as profit-generating resources for electricity, fertilizer or fuel.

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Single mother has trouble approaching subject with men Dear Annie: I am a young single from a coroner. They never would have mom. The father and I are not togeth- seen it coming. er.

I once saw three women with baby I am lonely at times without a man carriages walking abreast the same in my life, but I don’t know how to ap- way. If they are facing traffic, they can proach men and have no idea how to move over if a driver doesn’t seem bring up the fact that I have a son. to be giving them enough room. And I promised myself that they should get off the road I would not bring a guy anyway. Likewise, bicyclists into my son’s life until coming directly at oncoming I’ve been seeing him for traffic leave a driver no opat least a year and the reportunity to slow down until it lationship is serious. is safe to go around.

In the meantime, I feel If you print this, I believe awkward about the situaa lot of people will recognize tion and don’t know how themselves and make this to behave. Any suggessimple lifesaving adjustment. tions? — S. — Concerned for the Clueless Dear S.: You are smart in N.Y. not to bring random men Dear N.Y.: Bicyclists must into your child’s life, but obey all traffic laws, which MITCHELL please don’t be in a hurry means they need to face the & SUGAR to get attached. same direction as the traffic.

It’s more important Pedestrians should face the that you devote some time opposite way so they can see to yourself, figuring out what’s coming toward them what you need and want in life. and get out of the way.

Let your friends and family memNeedless to say, no one should walk bers know you are interested in meet- on a roadway unless absolutely necesing people. Get involved in activities sary. Let’s hope your simple reminder that will allow you to become friend- saves a life or two. Thank you. ly with others in pressure-free cirDear Annie: “Dry in California” cumstances — through work, church, wanted to know how to deal with parcommunity projects, volunteer work, ty hosts who insist on pouring her a choirs, theater groups, civic organiza- drink. tions, political groups, etc. Also, conI’d like to give a tip to those party sider joining Parents Without Partners hosts and suggest a practice that I al(parentswithoutpartners.org). ways use for informal dinners, as well Doing interesting things will make as bigger parties. you more interesting to be around. FeI offer guests “something to drink” male friends can introduce you to their and then suggest (in this order) juice, single male friends or relatives. And, soda, tonic water, wine, beer and hardas you get to know others, the fact that er stuff. Some of our friends do not you have a child will come up natu- drink alcohol, and a few are recoverrally. ing alcoholics.

Dear Annie: I am frequently amazed One of the juice drinkers always by how many people fail to realize the specifies that his drink be served in a unnecessary but real danger they put lovely wine glass so no one will questhemselves in by not knowing a simple tion why he’s “not drinking.” rule that I clearly remember learning Since these friends have continued in third grade: If you ride a bicycle on visiting us for years and enjoying our a road, stay on the right side to flow parties, I assume this strategy works. with traffic. If you are walking on a — Party Girl in Vermont road, stay on the left side, facing trafAnnie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy fic.

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The Juno Award-winning Gryphon Trio out of Toronto is coming to the province early to perform for Red Deer music lovers on Wednesday night in place of Ben Heppner. The tenor was forced to cancel his appearance due to illness.

Gryphon Trio to replace ailing Heppner at RDSO fundraiser

BY ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra had to do a last-minute switcheroo of world-class acts for its Wednesday fundraising concert.

Ben Heppner was forced to cancel his appearance at the Red Deer College Arts Centre, due to illness.

Instead, the RDSO was lucky to be able to land the Juno Award-winning Gryphon Trio out of Toronto.

The trio had been planning some weekend engagements in Alberta, and is now coming to the province early to perform for Red Deer music lovers on Wednesday night in place of Heppner.

“It’s no easy feat to be able to replace an artist of Ben Heppner’s calibre in two days notice. We can’t believe our good fortune that the Gryphon Trio was able to make this performance work in their hectic tour schedule,” said Melody McKnight, the RDSO’s executive director.

She added the RDSO wanted to give city residents the chance to hear an internationally recognized music act, which wouldn’t normally play in the city, and is glad to still be able to do that.

The Gryphon Trio is one of the foremost chamber groups in the world, with at least 15 recordings out.

The two-time Juno Award winning trio is also one that RDSO music director Claude Lapalme had long been wanting to work with, said McKnight.

“They’ve helped put Canada on the map . . . if

people come, I think they will be blown away by the quality of the playing.”

The trio’s more recent award-winning CD of Beethoven music prompted one of the repertoire choices for Wednesday’s Red Deer concert — Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for violin, cello, piano and orchestra.

“It’s an honour to perform this great masterpiece with Canada’s own Gryphon Trio. It’s the rare combination of instruments with orchestra that made the composer particularly proud of this work,” said Lapalme.

Other works on the concert bill are Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro Overture (to be performed by the RDSO) and Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in C Minor, by the Gryphon Trio.

The chamber group is made up of pianist Jamie Parker, cellist Roman Borys and violinist Annalee Patipatanakioon.

McKnight is pleased that news of the headliner switch prompted a few more ticket sales on Tuesday morning instead of requests for reimbursements.

She believes one of the main reasons people come to the fundraiser is to support the RDSO, and she appreciates their understanding.

For more information, please call 403-340-2948.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance are $150 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre ($120 for RDSO subscribers).

Elvis Stojko excited dad will get to see him sing in Chicago, the Musical

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — When skating star Elvis Stojko performs in Chicago, the Musical in Toronto this week, in the audience will be the person who first inspired his journey: his ailing dad, a classically trained tenor who taught him how to sing.

Stojko says the 78-year-old has the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and suffered a heart attack last year, but he’ll be at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Wednesday to see his son — a three-time world champion figure skater — in his professional acting debut.

“At least he’ll have a chance to see that and be a part of it, which is really exciting for me because it was him that I started (singing) with when I was a kid and now I’m able to be on this stage,” Stojko said in an interview on Tuesday.

“I’m just lucky that he’s still here and he’s able to watch.”

Stojko plays manipulative lawyer Billy Flynn in the 1920s-era show that Mirvish Productions is running from Wednesday through Sunday.

The two-time Olympic silver medallist from Rich-

mond Hill, Ont., said he used Broadway “as a warmup” before coming to Toronto, doing “a two-week intensive rehearsal” and then eight nights of performances with the regular New York cast in the role last week.

“I didn’t want to play Richard Gere playing Billy Flynn or Billy Zane playing Billy Flynn,” said Stojko.

“I needed to find myself in that darker side of the character.”

Audience members who saw Stojko perform the role on Broadway included American figure skating Olympic gold medallist Sarah Hughes, who attended with one of the producers.

“I wasn’t nervous that they were there, but the first night was pretty intense,” said Stojko, who lives in Mexico. “I was standing in the back where I walk up the stage, and boom — the lights hit and I have to be on, like full energy, I have to take that stage, and my heart was pounding really hard and I was just focused on lines and flow and all of this.

“Once I got up there and hit the pose and went through, I started to settle in each scene.”

“I remember Sarah, after the first show, she was just like, ’Oh my God, how did you know the lines? I didn’t know you could sing!”’ he added.

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TORONTO — In recent years, Vancouver pop outfit Hedley performing at the Juno Awards has felt as much like a spring TV tradition as sweeps-week rating stunts or Duke choking in the NCAA basketball tournament.

The radio-ruling balladeers have performed at three of the past six Juno Awards telecasts while presenting an award at one of the other telecasts.

“People are going to start referring to us as the Juno house band,” joked frontman Jacob Hoggard.

Well, they’re taking this year off. But viewers would be forgiven if this Sunday’s awards coronation — broadcast on CTV and held at Winnipeg’s MTS Centre — nevertheless prompted a sense of déjà vu.

Over the past seven shows (including this Sunday’s), a core of seven artists will have performed 27 times total. Three of those oft-repeating artists — Classified, Serena Ryder and Johnny Reid — are actually hosting this year’s bash, with Classified and Ryder set to open the festivities with a joint performance.

Sarah McLachlan will perform for the fourth time since 2009 while City and Colour’s Dallas Green, another of the Juno mainstays, was also to put in his fourth performance since ’09 before pulling out after failing to land a nomination.

And the other Juno repeater, Michael Buble, is getting a year off after hosting and performing at last year’s celebration in Regina.

It’s understandable, then, that some wonder whether the annual gala would benefit from diversifying.

“It does seem like the same crew,” said the Darcys’ frontman Wes Marskell, whose band’s ambitious record “Warring” secured a nomination for alternative album of the year at this year’s show.

“I watched last year and Serena Ryder performed, and now she’s hosting. It does feel like it’s a bit of an insider’s club where they definitely have a certain group of people that I guess they believe is what Canada wants to be seeing.”

A rare, early Tennessee Williams story is published in Strand magazine NEW YORK — Before his mother became the model for Blanche DuBois of A Streetcar Named Desire and his sister the inspiration for Laura Wingfield of The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams drew upon a college girlfriend — if only in name — to tell a story of desire, drunkenness and regret.

Crazy Night is a work of short fiction unseen by the general public until this month’s release in the spring issue of The Strand Magazine, a quarterly based in Birmingham, Mich. The story is narrated by a college freshman who confides about his romance with a senior, Anna Jean. Williams, while attending the University of Missouri at Columbia, briefly dated fellow student Anna Jean O’Donnell and wrote poetry about her.

“It (Crazy Night) seems to have been written when Williams was rather young, probably around the 1930s,” said Strand managing editor Andrew Gulli, who has previously unearthed works by Mark Twain, Joseph Heller and Robert Louis Stevenson.

“The funny thing is that Williams in his notebooks and memoirs went into a lot of detail about his love affairs but with Anna Jean he made only a passing mention. Could this be the missing piece of the puzzle?”

Gulli found the story in the University of Texas at Austin’s Harry Ransom Center, one of the country’s top literary archives.

Actor Rebhorn writes own obituary, concludes he was ‘a lucky man’ NEW YORK — Actor James Rebhorn is having the last word.

The character actor who appeared in Homeland and Scent of a Woman penned his own obituary that appeared on his church’s website in New Jersey.

Rebhorn, a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jersey City, died Friday at age 65 of skin cancer.

Rebhorn wrote that without his wife and two daughters “his life would have been little more than a vapour.” He urged his children to mourn him only as long as necessary, because “they have much good work to do, and they should get busy doing it.”

Rebhorn concluded that he was a lucky man in every way.

Liberal leader Trudeau to publish ‘candid’ memoir in English and French TORONTO — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has announced he will publish a personal memoir.

In a press release, publisher HarperCollins Canada called the book — which will be published in English and French — “candid.”

The autobiography will cover the 42-year-old’s childhood at 24 Sussex Drive through to his McGill University days and his current political career.

According to the release, the book will also boast “anecdotes, personal reflections and never-beforeseen photographs” from Trudeau’s personal collection.

The memoir is set to be released this fall.

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POTUER Frances Alexandra (nee Daniels) Frances Alexandra Potuer of Red Deer passed away at Rosefield Care Center, Innisfail on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Frances was born in Summerland, B.C. December 27th, 1939. In 1960 Fran met and married Albert Potuer. They raised their four children in Bentley, before moving to Lacombe in 1981.

From 1974 to her retirement in 1992, Frances worked with a wonderful group of ladies at the Bentley General Hospital. She loved her work and the people she worked with. “Do your best but have fun too,” was how she faced life. Frances and Albert returned to Summerland after retiring. Mom considered Summerland “God’s country,” a beautiful place where she grew up and had many, longtime friends. Several sisters also lived in Summerland and she was once again able to enjoy their company. In 1997 Frances returned to Red Deer, Alberta to be closer to her children and grandchildren and she met Ed Mahoney and enjoyed life with the company of a partner.

She spent her time camping, fishing (mom did her fishing with her nose in a book!), dancing, painting, bowling and just being together listening to the click-click of her knitting needles while mom created works of art with the doilies she made. “Granny Frannie” as her grandchildren and their friends called mom will always be remembered as the fun loving, full of life, crazy Gramma that would be involved in everything they asked. Sadly, Frances required continuing care by age 67, most of the cherished “golden years” of life denied her, due to illness. Fran is lovingly remembered by Rocky Potuer (Sharon) of Red Deer, Kelly Potuer of Red Deer, Lynette Hansen (Lee) of Red Deer, grandchildren; Jennifer Peake, Courtney Fraser (Tom) of Blackfalds, Graham Potuer (Kara-Lee) of Cochrane, Victoria and Elizabeth Hansen of Red Deer, great grandchildren Nash and McCoy Fraser and soon to be joined by Graham and Kara-Lee’s little one.

Frannie will be truly missed by her sister Sheila Bates and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her infant son Kevin Potuer, Albert Potuer her husband of 38 years and her daughter Barbara Kim Dirsten, brothers; Michael, Harry and Denis, and sisters; Gladys, Peggy, Terry, Joan, Freda and Pat. A Memorial Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, 105-4419 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3Z5. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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McEACHERN Albert Melvin “Mel” Albert Melvin “Mel” McEachern of Lloydminster, beloved husband of Betty McEachern, passed away peacefully at the Lloydminster Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 84 years. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Betty; son, Rick McEachern and his wife, Jane of Lloydminster, AB; his daughter, Carol Sadlemyer and her husband, Bob of Olds, AB; grandchildren, Bradley Sadlemeyer (Amanda), Jessica McEachern (Travis Cockrum), Myles McEachern, and Amanda Sadlemyer (Brandon Besaw); also great grandchildren, Rebecca and Robert Sadlemyer, Kenley Cockrum; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton Street, Red Deer with Reverend Linda Ervin officiating.

Interment will follow at Alto Reste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mel’s honor may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by v i s i t i n g www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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NICHOLS ROGER WOLCOTT (fondly known as Scooter) passed away peacefully at his home in Michener Extendicare in Red Deer, Alberta on Friday March 21, 2014 at the age of 90 years.

He was surrounded by his loving children. He was predeceased by his loving wife Pauline (Dittrich) of 41 years; infant son, John Francis; son Raymond Perry; grandson Trevor Powell. He is survived by his second wife Rose; his children Sharon Powell (Ed); Ron (Bobbie); Mary Jane Patterson (Jack); Charlie (Donna); Judy Rogers (Ross); (John); Marlene McLeod Roger (Barb); Theresa Hoskins (Harvey); Tom (Norie); Kathy Rairdan (Steve); Mike (Christine); four step-children, Barry Michener; Debbie Roth (Gus); Sheryl Holmberg (Bryan); Mike Michener (Lori).

Scooter was very proud of his 36 grand children and 46 great grand children who all loved him very much. Roger was born in Bradgate, Iowa USA and moved with his family to Erskine, Alberta as a young boy. He Later moved to Red Deer with Pauline and his family. they returned to the farm at Erskine, where he became a wheat and dairy farmer. He spent several years as a member of the Board of Directors and President of the Central Alberta Dairy Association. When he retired from farming, he then moved back to Red Deer where he spent the remainder of his life. Scooters’ favourite past times included golfing, both here at home and his second winter home in Sun Lakes, Arizona. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors and most of all family gatherings for birthdays, holidays and reunions. Roger was committed to his Catholic faith and enjoyed being a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus. We would like to thank all of the staff at Michener Extendicare for their extraordinary care and devotion to our father. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favourite Charity of choice. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Red Deer, Alberta (38 Ave. and 39 St.) on Friday, March 28 at 11:00 am. Thank you to Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services.

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HOUSEMAN Marguerite With saddened hearts we gently pass over our most treasured Mom and loved one into the heavenly hands of God. Mrs. Marguerite Grace Houseman of Red Deer, AB passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the age of 83 years with her daughter Lynda by her side. Marg was born October 19, 1930 in Edgerton, AB and grew up on the family farm in Battle River District near Ribstone, AB where she and her 7 siblings were raised. Through the years they remained a close family getting together when possible and you could always expect some “antics”.

Mom also maintained close ties with George’s family. Mom came to Red Deer where she attained her MDN (Mental Deficiency Nursing) Degree in 1952 at Provincial Training School (Michener Centre). It is there where she met Buster and on August 31, 1953 they were married. Marg worked until the early 60’s then became a stay at home Mom and devoted herself to caring for Dougie and Lynda. Later in life Marguerite and George became members of Gaetz United Church, volunteering their time and developing many friendships.

Marg could always be relied upon to provide baking for various functions. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, travelling and get togethers with friends.

Whenever Dougie was at home she always took the time to play “crokinole” with him. She never really mastered the game, much to the delight of Dougie because he would always WIN! Mom and Dad did everything together and in March, 2009 Marguerite lost Buster after 55 years of marriage. Needless to say, this was a significant life change and a large void in her life. Marguerite is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Wayne Windross) and special son, Doug. Sisters: Mary Dorland, Gerry Shacker, Ethel Yakimowich, and numerous sister and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Nellie and Jim Smith, brothers Jim, Bob and Bill and sister Eleanor as well as many other special relatives.

A Memorial Service in Marguerite’s honor will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, AB,T4N 1X2 on Friday March 28, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Family interment at Alto Reste Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. We wish to thank Dr. Stewart, Dr. Donnelly and most recently Dr. Nogareda, E.R. and R.T. staff for their care. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Gaetz United Church or charity of one’s choice.

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REPAS Dorothy Gladys 1929 - 2014 It is with deep sadness that the family of Dorothy Gladys ‘Dot’ Repas announces her passing at the Red Deer Hospice on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Dorothy was born on March 12, 1929 at Alsask, Saskatchewan. She later moved to Rimbey, Alberta, where she met and married her husband, Vidor William Repas in 1946.

The couple was happily married for fifty-eight years until Vidor’s passing on March 21, 2005. Dot and Vidor farmed and raised their family in the Leedale Area West of Rimbey.

They moved to Red Deer, Alberta in 1974. During retirement, Dot and Vidor enjoyed visiting and hosting friends and family get togethers. They loved camping and taking tours to Reno, Nevada and also touring throughout Western Canada. After Vidor’s passing, Dot continued to enjoy family visits and greeting friends in her home; which she cared for and lived in until the time of her passing. Dot was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. Many wonderful memories of Dot and Vidor will be cherished by their children and spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, friends and neighbors in the years to come. Dot will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Shirley (Rick) Horn, son, Brian (Linda) Repos, daughter, Bonnie (Roger) Hinse and daughter, Brenda Boulding (Tim Benson). She will also be sadly missed by her loving and caring brother, Gordon Gauley, grandchildren, Sheri, Lonny, Dean, Dawn, Nicole, Shannon, Troy and Brittany and her great grandchildren, Cali, Paris, Wyatt, Lyric, Marley and Isabela. Dot was predeceased by her mother and father, Norman and Olive Gauley, brothers, Alf and Bill and their wives, a granddaughter, Cheryl and loving son-in-law, Kent Boulding.

“In Life you walked beside us, And guided us along the way.

In Death you are still beside us, Just in a different way.”

Respecting both Dot and Vidor’s wishes, no Formal Funeral Service will be held. Their heartfelt desire was to be remembered for their Love and the good times had with family and friends. If desired, Memorial Donations in Dot’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice at www.reddeerhospice.com.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Cremation arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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SCOTT DOROTHEA J. KLEIN Pearl Sarah (née Glover) 1929-2014 Darling, it’s now just a year On March 23, 2014 Pearl Since you left me for a while.

Sarah Scott of Red Deer I’ve tried to carry on, Alberta, loving wife, mother, I’ve tried so hard to smile, grandmother and great But when I miss you so, my dear, grandmother, passed away My mind clouds over, at the age of 84 years. Pearl My thoughts aren’t clear, was profoundly dedicated to My memories are of all your pain. her husband, children, and But I couldn’t wish you grandchildren, and will be Back here again. greatly missed by all. Her So, my darling, just wait for me involvement in team sports To join you in eternity. continued throughout Pearl’s life, whether she was Pat, Keith, David and families participating herself or Remembering cheering on her children and Wife, Mom, Gramma eventually grandchildren. Her smile and laughter will be treasured forever by all who knew her. Pearl is survived by her loving family: son Greg Scott and wife Ellen of Card Of Thanks Red Deer; daughter Gail Scott of Calgary; daughter APPLETON Carol Moen and husband Gregory’s family wishes to Jim of Sherwood Park; extend a heartfelt thank you grandchildren Sarah Cawsey to everyone for their generous and husband Dave, Jackie gestures of care, support and Pinsent and husband Dan, kindness at this difficult time.

Lauren Ford, Alex Ford, To Greg’s friends who respected Nicholas Moen and and sent condolences - either Christopher Moen; great online of by personal phone grandchildren, Addison and calls and understood our need Olivia Pinsent and Gabrielle for a private memorial service. and Elise Cawsey. She is To Parkland Funeral home for also survived by her siblings your professional arrangements Sam, Doug, Edith and Harry. and kindness.

Pearl was predeceased by her best friend and loving To our dear friend Dolores husband William Scott, Mason for officiating the Mother Rhoda Glover (née beautiful service and always Bale), Father Joshua Glover, for the words “It would be an and siblings George, Alice, honour to do so”.

You are such a wonderful gift.

Mary, Stan, Bill, Rhoda, Flo, Friendship multiplies the Ned and Ada. A Memorial good in life. It will overtake Service and Celebration of the evil that divides.

Pearl’s life will take place at Eventide Funeral Chapel, GROSS 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, AB, on Friday March 28, We lost a wonderful, great man 2014 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of who can never be replaced. flowers, memorial donations The family of Don A. Gross may be made to the would like to thank everyone Alzheimer Society of Red who sent beautiful floral Deer and Central Alberta at arrangements, food and SPCA 105, 4419-50 Avenue, Red Donations, called us with a Deer, AB T4N 3Z5 or online kind word, send a card, or a t was just there to help with www.canadahelps.org/dn/3344 anything that needed to be Condolences may be done. Don was a special part forwarded to the family by of our family who will live on v i s i t i n g forever in our hearts. He was www.eventidefuneralchapels.com blessed with so many great Arrangements entrusted to friends. We want to express EVENTIDE FUNERAL our heartfelt gratitude and CHAPEL say thank you to each one of 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. you for making this difficult Phone (403) 347-2222 time a little easier.

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Thank you to Dr. Korbyl and the nurses and staff of Unit 21 at the Red Deer Hospital and the Hip and Knee Clinic for the exceptional care I received. ~ Fay Fyten

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SYLVAN LAKE SLOPITCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at the community centre, April 7th at 7 p.m.

Can register at meeting.

16 teams total.

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BIG REWARD OFFERED. LOST MOTHERS RING. 2 White Zirconias on either side of blue sapphire.

Yellow gold.

Very sentimental, it’s almost like my mother passing again.

778-628-7778 or 403-346-6336

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EYE GLASSES found on 32 St. & 30 Ave. bike path 403-986-6075

Personals

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298 FUEL up to win. Need Ucluelet, Beausejour, Milestone, Swift Current, Eckville, Deloraine. Split prize 50-50. 403-755-2760

Caregivers/ Aides

Hiring full time Operation Coordinator/Field Supervisor for local oilfield testing company Must be local (Red Deer area) Must have testing experience Competitive salary Health benefits offered Send resume to ken@darkstarproduction. com

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Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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Part time personnel required. Must have accounting experience and be proficient in Quick Books and Microsoft Office. Backgound in Ag Industry is preferable.

Contact David at Kaun’s Seed Farm 403-350-2555

OIL & GAS OPERATOR

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ACCOUNTANT

Catholic Social Services 403 347-8844 ext. 2917 Oilfield

Job functions will include, but not be limited to: • Prepare accurate & timely Financial Statements, daily & monthly.

• Prepare month end close process & reports.

• Prepare quarterly reports for owners.

• Prepare working papers & lead sheet for year end.

• Monthly GST & PST filings • Maintain master vehicle spreadsheet.

• Maintain insurance requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Job Requirements: Post-Secondary Diploma in Accounting or Finance, minimum 5 years or more experience in a similar role.

Must be well versed in accounting processes, have the ability to multitask & is a solid team player.

Must be flexible in job duties.

Comprehensive health & dental benefits offered.

Forward resumes to (403) 845-7998, or by e-mail to: humanresources@hartoil.com

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Catholic Social Services is offering a rewarding opportunity with the Approved Home Program serving a young adult male diagnosed with FASD and mild Developmental disabilities. This young man is also paraplegic ( Spina Bifida) and uses a wheelchair.

As an Approved Home proprietor you will provide ongoing training and support in addition to daily structure in a positive supportive home environment.

The successful candidate will benefit from experience with individuals with physical disabilities as well FASD and must demonstrate a creative approach for elevating internal stressor.

Part of the support for this young man also includes involvement with his medical needs.

The young man currently attends high school and has several friends with in the community.

He enjoys participating in sport activities for persons in wheelchairs ( basketball) as well as he enjoys swimming , camping and spending time outdoors.

The individual will pay Room & Board.

Part of the hiring process demands proof of a current Criminal Record check prior to starting service. Catholic Social Services will facilitate an orientation session to the Approved Home Program and on-going monthly training is offered as well.

The monthly remuneration for the successful candidate is $ 1790.00.

The individual is also has funding for 5 days of respite care per month.

Interested applicants please contact:

MECHANIC REQUIRED

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

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd

is looking for JOURNEYMAN HD MECHANIC or REG’D APPRENTICE. Ability to complete CVIP inspections is considered an asset. Top wages/ benefits. Safety tickets req’d. Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128 No phone calls. roadtrain.com

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Foremen, Carpenters Apprentices & Laborers Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop.

MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913 TJ PAVING LTD. Openings for Operators & Labourers. Paving experience an asset. Busy, growing company, opportunities to move up. Great working atmosphere. Email resume: tjpaving@hotmail. com or Fax: 403-346-8404.

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Please Forward All Resumes to jobs@wiseisi.com or by fax to 403-340-1046

850

Pidherney’s

FOREMAN & PIPELAYER W&S OPERATORS

Due to our continued growth in Pidherney’s W&S Division, we will be expanding this year.

Foreman & Pipelayers with minimum of two seasons of W&S installation and operators with a minimum of one season of operating equipment on a W&S crew will be needed for the 2014 season.

If you are looking for a challenging position with a growing company that will afford you the opportunity for career advancement, please submit a resume with your qualifications to:

for both our Bonnyville and Lac La Biche Locations.

Various Shifts available (furnished living accommodations provided for out of town employees) The successful candidates will: • hold a current Journeyman’s ticket, H2S, CSTS and First Aid • must pass a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening • Provide a current Driver Licence and Drivers Abstract • be a motivated self-starter • take pride in doing great work and willing to work long hours if needed • be energetic, positive, and keen to work with a rapidly expanding company • be 100% dedicated to customer service and satisfaction Clark’s offers top wages plus 10% holiday/vacation pay, overtime after 8 hrs, training, Health and Dental packages, Cell phones, Company Truck.

We are a COR Certified and ISNetworld Compliant, safety-conscious company that provides a safe and enjoyable workplace.

Fax Resume to 780-623-7451 or Email: sales@cpandh.ca

WEST PARK

Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

WESTLAKE For more information phone Loren at 403-314-4316

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Enjoy a career in the gifting business with The original basket boutique!

We are growing in Red Deer and Alberta.

780.416.2530 or www.obbgiftsfranchise.com

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MOUNTVIEW

LABOUR

Busy road construction company looking for Labours. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489 DRIVING INSTRUCTORS, training provided for Rimbey, Drayton Valley, Ponoka and Red Deer.

Streetwise Driving School.

340-8848

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NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CARRIERS NEEDED

SPRING START •

Community Support Worker Program

•

Women in the Trades Program

•

Math and Science for the Trades Program

•

GED Preparation

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE & EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Allan St. / Ardell Close Andrews Close Aikman Close Arb Close / Asmundsen Ave.

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

INGLEWOOD AREA

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Inglis Cres.

LANCASTER AREA

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer (Reliable vehicle needed.)

Lacey Close / Lennon Close Addington Drive MORRISROE AREA McVicar Street / McKee Close Marion Cres / McKenzie Cres

MORRISROE AREA

SUNNYBROOK AREA

Call Prodie: 403-314-4301 for more info

VANIER AREA

Sherwood Cres.

Viscount Drive Volks Place / Vanier Drive

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Vanson Close / Visser St. Vickers Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

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.

ALSO Cunningham Cres. $50/mo.

DEER PARK AREA

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE: PLUMBERS, REFRIGERATION AND SHEET METAL TECHNICIANS

For more information see

www.wiseisi.com

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Clark’s has immediate openings for qualified, experienced

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.

Business Opportunities

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Experienced Hoe Operator Class 3 Tandem Operator Flag People General Labourers Screedman Rakerman Finish Roller Operator email resume: office@ccal.com

hr@pidherneys.com Attn: Wayne Marshall Blackfalds Office: 403-885-9109

NOW HIRING

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

NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CENTRAL CITY ASPHALT LTD.

AFTERNOON newspaper carriers needed in the following areas:

KENTWOOD & GLENDALE

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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BOWER

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

JOURNEYMAN Mechanic wanted for busy auto shop that specializes in customizing, diesel repair and performance. Must be able to work independently and efficiently. Must have own tools. Wage neg, benefits an option. Sundre Ab price4x4@hotmail.com

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For morning delivery of the ADVOCATE Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

6 days/week in:

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers APPLE AUTO GLASS and/or Lease Operators.

EXP’D auto glass installer We offer lots of home time, req’d immed. Wage depenbenefits and a bonus dent on exp. Good program. Grain and super communication/phone skills.

B exp. an asset but not 8-5 Mon. - Fri. Drop resume necessary. If you have a at 4801-78 St. No phone calls. clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to APPRENTICE start making good money.

PARTS TECHNICIAN fax or email resume and F/T entry level position comm.abstract to with a Heavy Duty Truck 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net Dealership. Must be energetic & goal orientated. EXP’D CLASS 1 end dump Competitive wages. Full driver for local haul. Please benefits. Email resume to: fax resume with driver’s brian.triffo@nortrux.com abstract 403-342-6881

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DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

Requires

Truckers/ Drivers

Hart Oilfield Rentals Ltd. currently has an opening in our Rocky Mountain House office for a full-time accountant.

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Truckers/ Drivers

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.

820

Bearspaw currently has a EAST 40TH PUB position in our Stettler field REQ’S P/T / F/T COOK operations for an intermediate Apply at 3811 40th Ave. oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a RAMADA INN & SUITES heavy duty mechanic or req’s. ROOM ATTENDANTS journeyman instrument Exp. pref’d, but not necessary. mechanic and possess F/T wk days & weekends. strong mechanical skills, Approx. 35 hrs/wk. Bonus be quick learners, motivated program. Rate: $13.50/hr. and hard working and live Applicants may apply in Dental or be willing to relocate person at 6853 - 66 St. within a 20 minute commute Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax PERIOPARTNERS to workplace location. This 403-342-4433 or email: Dr. Patrick Pierce/ position offers a challenging info@ramadareddeer.com Dr. Janel Yu Require work environment, attractive THE RANCH HOUSE benefits with competitive OFFICE ADMIN/ RESTAURANT pay and significant room RDA II requires a for promotion. with at least 3 yrs. of F/T & P/T LINE COOK. Please submit resumes practice and ClearDent Call David 403-358-4100 experience who is for interview/appointment extremely well organized, Attn: Human Resources or fax resume energetic & self motivated. email:kwolokoff@ 403-358-4116 4 days/wk. No evenings or bearspawpet.com weekends. Send resume Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 ASAP to reddeer@periopartners.com Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 or bring by in person, Buying or Selling we would love to meet you. your home?

4619 48 Ave, Red Deer.

Check out Homes for Sale THE RUSTY PELICAN in Classifieds Classifieds is now accepting resumes Your place to SELL for experienced Your place to BUY SERVERS and DISHWASHERS. Must have Ref’s & Pro-Serve.

Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. SERVICE RIG Farm Work Fax 403-347-1161 Phone Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd calls WILL NOT be accepted. is seeking exp’d VFA Pork, a farrow to finFLOORHANDS & ish operation, is looking for DERRICK HANDS a full-time hog farm workSales & Locally based, home every ers supervisor. Preferably night! Qualified applicants Distributors college ed. in swine must have all necessary production. 20 Min. west of valid tickets for the position GRATIAE is seeking Lacombe. $15-18/hour, being applied for.

5 Retails Sales dep. on experience. Email Bearspaw offers a representatives selling skin or fax resumes: vfapork@ very competitive salary & body care products in gmail.com/403-782-4854. and benefits package Parkland Mall - 4747 67th along with a steady St. Red Deer, $12.10/Hr work schedule. plus bonus & commission, Please submit resumes: F/T. No Exp. Req’d.

Medical Attn: Human Resources Email resumes: Email: gratiaereddeersr@ Clinic Manager Required hr@bearspawpet.com gmail.com for Rocky Medical Clinic Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Rocky Mtn. House, AB SOAP Stories is seeking 5 Mail to: Suite 5309, See website for full posting retail sales reps. Selling 333-96 Ave. NE www.rockymedical.com soap & bath products.

Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 <http://www. $12.10 hr + bonus & comrockymedical.com> mission. Ft No exp. req`d.

Email resumes to Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. rockymed@telusplanet.net Professionals Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

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BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Heavy Equipment Operators, Skid Steer Operators and Laborers. Send resumes to: office@bricar.ca or fax 403-347-6296

Purchaser

Restaurant/ Hotel

850

Trades

NexSource Power Inc. Sylvan Lake, AB, CANADA

We are currently looking for an experienced person to coordinate material purchases for a busy oilfield LOCAL SERVICE CO. Electrical Instrumentation in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. Company. Must have VACUUM TRUCK experience with electrical OPERATOR and instrumentation parts Must have Class 3 licence and fittings. Must have w/air & all oilfield tickets. strong computer skills and Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 good knowledge of MS Excel.

General Duties/ Responsibilities: * Sourcing and purchasing materials * Creating purchase orders. * Sending purchase orders to vendors.

NOW HIRING * Maintaining adequate Well Testing Personnel document controls.

Experienced Supervisors * Shipping and Receiving & Operators * Inventory control Must have valid applicable Please submit your tickets resume and salary Email: lstouffer@ expectations to jobs@ testalta.com nexsourcepower.com or FAX 403-887-4945

P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle.

403-505-7846

Clerical

Professionals

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You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Found

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REGISTRY AGENT - CSR Work for a company that gives you respect, recognizes your achievements and supports your efforts to succeed. We require customer-minded people that are motivated, reliable and quick learners. Deliver resumes to: One Stop Licence Shop #7-5105 76A Street Close or e-mail to: cherdav@telus.net

Are you new to the neighbourhood?

Expecting a Baby?

Planning a Wedding?

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Oilfield

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 Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo.

ALSO West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo.

TIMBERSTONE AREA Timberstone Way $302/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, March 26, 2014 D3

the n o d e t is l e l ic h e v r u Get yo

ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS AND GET IT 2007 INFINITI G35X

DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4, quad, gold , c/w topper, 2 sets of tires. Exc. cond.

SOLD

348-8788 Sport & Import

1989 LINCOLN Mark II, 2 door, low kms., exc. cond.

DO YOU HAVE A JEEP TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 MERCEDES Benz CLS 500 lthr., sunroof, 115057 kms., $25,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 HUMMER H2

2006 PONTIAC Solstice 26080 kms., 5 speed,

$4000.

403-343-0081

$6000 FIRM.

DO YOU HAVE A TENT TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

Sport & Import 348 8788

1999 PONTIAC Sunfire

2005 KIA SORENTO, silver, 147,000 km.

2006 GMC C4500 4X4, Duramax, 170,000 kms.

403-347-0461

403-845-4146, 844-5698

2008 GMC Acadia SLE AWD, 8 passenger, 90,485 kms,

$19,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 SPORTSMAN

LX, 3254, 3 slides,thermo windows, fireplace, lots of extras. MINT $27,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

2007 TOYOTA Tacoma V6

4X4, 114903 kms.,

DO YOU HAVE A CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 TOYOTA Tacoma

2011 CHEV Silverado LTZ 6.2 L, lthr.,

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali AWD

$18,888.

$19,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

348-8788 Sport & Import

4WD, V6, 4 auto, cruise, air, 227,000 km. $14,900. 403-505-3113

ALL WHEEL DRIVE 2007 530 XI BMW. Original Owner, 143,000 km. Exc. Cond. Regularly Maintained,

2008 Audi A4 2.0T

2008 VW GOLF CITY

$19,888.

$9,888.

$19,888.

$6000.

$2000.

403-346-9169

$15000.

$39,888.

$24,888

GT, well maintained.

AWD, auto., loaded.

Summers & snows, 106,000 km, 1 owner, exc. cond.

Must sell.

$27,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

Sport & Import 348 8788

Sport & Import 348 8788

2008 BMW X5 3.0si

DO YOU HAVE A DIRT BIKE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2011 FORD FIESTA. $8200, 5 spd, 11,000 km.

Exc. cond. Great on gas.

Medical reasons.

Ask for Doug **SOLD**

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 4X4, 6.0L, lthr., 81735 kms.,

Fully Loaded!

Call 403-350-4323

2005 LEXUS ES 330

2007 CHRYSLER 300 103198 kms.,

$15,888. SOLD

348-8788 Sport & Import

348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 34’ Gulf Stream Yellowstone. Sleeps 4, 3 slides, new awning, washer, dryer hookup, equipped w/Arctic & Sub Arctic pkgs, custom skirt & more! $34,900. 403-8878405

2007 COLORADO, 28RK, Dutchman, 32’, slideout, back kitchen, shower, king bed, TV, stereo, air. loaded

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2009 RANGER XLT 4x4, 70,000 kms., TRADES CONSIDERED 403-598-0682

348-8788 Sport & Import

2002 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta GLS 1.8L,

2006 ACURA RSX Premium auto 57,000 kms.

DO YOU HAVE A MOTORHOME TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 Escalade ESV. Nav. Dvd camera 6 pass

2009 VW GOLF, manual, 90,000 km.

Winter pkg,

2012 CHEV Silverado 2500 LTZ, diesel, lthr., tonneau cover,

DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

348-8788 Sport & Import

$10,888.

$12,888

348-8788 Sport & Import

Sport & Import 348 8788

DO YOU HAVE A SEADOO TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV platinum, mint

DO YOU HAVE

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

$10,888

FWD, lthr., 41,100 kms,

$22,900. 403-784-2482

2007 FORD F-150 Lariat 4X4, htd. lthr., sunroof,

$21,888

AWD, htd. lthr., panaroof,

$27,888.

$15,900.

$32,888

$10,500.

Sport & Import 348 8788

2008 FORD F-250 XL 4X4, 6.4L, 92754 kms.

$28,888.

$36,888

403-391-1770

348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 ACURA MDX tech package 91,000 kms

2012 INFINITI G37X

$27,888

$26,888.

$30,888

Sport & Import 348-8788

348-8788 Sport & Import

Sport & Import SOLD

348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 H2 hummer, mint condition, 59,000 kms, new tires & rims, original rims and tires to buyer. Call Art 403-304-0727.

2008 FORD F150.

2010 CHEV 1500 4x4 8 cyl. Kuhmo Tires.

T@B 14’, 1200 lbs., loaded.

Like New. $10,999.

403-755-2760

$12,888.

Sport & Import 403-348-8788

$10,000.

403-741-6844

$17,900.

403-346-9816

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D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, March 26, 2014

North Korea fires mid-range ballistic UN report says missiles hours after meeting with South growing demand for water and energy will strain resources nearly everywhere

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Wednesday test-fired two medium-range ballistic missiles, South Korea said, a defiant challenge to a meeting by the leaders of rivals South Korea, Japan and the United States that focused on the North’s security threat.

The launch of what are believed to be Rodong missiles would be a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions and marks a big escalation from a series of shorter-range rocket launches the North has staged in recent weeks to protest ongoing annual military drills by Washington and Seoul that the North claims are invasion preparation.

It would be the North’s first launch of this type of missile since 2009, said South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman Kim Minseok.

Kim told reporters that that the missiles flew about 650 kilometres (403 miles) off North Korea’s east coast early Wednesday morning.

It wasn’t immediately clear where

the missiles splashed down. Kim said the missiles were likely fired from a mobile launcher.

The North’s arsenal of an estimated 300 Rodong missiles could in theory be fitted with nuclear warheads — once Pyongyang masters the ability to miniaturize atomic bombs — and, with a range of up to 1,300 kilometres (800 miles), could reach Tokyo and key U.S. military bases in Japan.

The launch comes on the fourth anniversary of the sinking of a South Korean warship that Seoul and other nations blame on a North Korean torpedo. Pyongyang denies involvement in the attack, which killed 46 sailors. It also poses a big challenge to what had been recently improving relations between Pyongyang and Seoul.

A year after threatening each other with war, the bitter rivals had restored some trust and held reunions of families divided by the Korean War of the early 1950s.

The Korean Peninsula remains officially at war because that war ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty.

North Korean state media made no immediate comment on

TEXAS OIL SPILL

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GALVESTON, Texas — The Coast Guard partially reopened one of the nation’s busiest seaports to ship traffic Tuesday, three days after a collision between a barge and a ship spilled up to 170,000 gallons (643,501 litres) of tar-like oil into the waters south of Houston.

Authorities said ships were being allowed through the Houston Ship Channel after their assessment teams deemed it was clear enough for passage.

About 100 ships were waiting Tuesday morning to move through the channel, which connects Southeast

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Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Loren at 403-314-4316 MATURE FEMALE for cleaning, shopping, assist senior male. Paid daily. Resume, & ref’s req’d. 403-342-6545 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

PLANT DECOR

Requires person for a P/T WEEKDAY POSITION with Áexible hours maintaining tropical plants in local businesses.

Some knowledge of plants is an asset.

Call Terri @ 403-396-3390 Between 9 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Monday to Saturday

REQUIRED

Self motivated, hard working individual for seasonal F/T landscape maintenance position. Apr. 15 - Oct. 31.

Wages range $13 - $18 /hr.

Own vehicle. Email resume onlygenesis@shaw.ca

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LATHE, ROCKWELL, 7”x36 , c/w mobile base, 2 face plates, live tail stock, 1/2 hp, some tools. $200. 403-391-6652

SAFETY PERSON

AFFORDABLE Busy road construction company looking for safety Homestead Firewood person. Work is throughout Spruce & Pine - Split the province. Experience is 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 an asset but willing to train LOGS the right person. Must have a valid Class 5 driv- Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. er’s license. Fax resume Price depends on location.

403-309-0489 Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

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THE TASTY BAKERY Appliances PACKAGING & ACACIA wood footed, COUNTER SALES P/T OPPORTUNITY No early mornings, No late nights No Sundays, Apply in person at: Bay #1, 2319 Taylor Drive (directly behind Nutters)

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Resident Apartment Antiques Manager - Red Deer 27 units, quiet, adult, no smoking, no pets Collect rent, clean, building maintenance, Sidewalks and grass.

Renovation skills a plus Criminal record check.

Send resumes with experience, expectations and references to: resumes@ wunschdevelopments.ca or fax: 780-452-8284

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& Art

Áower petal shaped punch bowl. $20; 12 acacia wood footed goblets, $15. Acacia wood serving bowl with decorative carving $15; Set of 5 dolls wearing formal gowns of S.E. Asia. $10. 403-342-7460

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CINA Cabinet, solid wood, buffet $99; and glass front hutch. $99. 403-346-9169

ANTIQUE TRUNK $100 403-347-5354

EquipmentHeavy

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TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, ofÀce, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

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Contractors

1100

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or Áooring, and roof snow removal?

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Massage Therapy

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DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

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Suites

2190

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

HOUSE STEREO w/19” LCD TV $140; 19”HP computer monitor $50 403-782-3847 PS1 w/10 games $70; PSP w/4 movies, 6 games $130 403-782-3847 TOSHIBA 50” rear projection TV, $99; Glass front media stand, $30.

403-346-9169

Misc. for Sale

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DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino

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3010

FARM HOUSE, 2 bdrm. bsmt, 20 kms. west of Bowden close to Glennifer Lake $1000/mo. + DD + utils. 403-559-8847

Houses/ Duplexes

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MOUNTVIEW HOUSE, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, very clean bungalow, n/s, no pets, $1250./mo. + utils.

403-358-2380

Condos/ Townhouses

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HALMAN Heights

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1395, SD $1000.

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403-304-7576 / 347-7545

Condos/ Townhouses

Misc.

Services

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ALL COLLECTORS DREAM 1 great wagon wheel coffee table. Approx. 100 yrs old from grandpas hay wagon!

With it’s original metal rim.

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Seniors’ Services

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1870

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

3090

& 1 Lrge fully furn bdrm $550/$275.† Working or Student M only. 403-396-2468 MATURE, quiet, n/s, Furn. $525. 403-466-7979

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DOWNTOWN PARKING STALLS FOR RENT. 4922 47th St. (One block south of Mellenium Centre.) $75/mo. + GST 403-357-0111 or 347-4044

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Realtors & Services

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1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Farms/ Land

Travel Packages

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land, 12 mi. E. of Ponoka, 1 mi. off pavement, good surface lease revenue.

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Trucks

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13 ACRES highway commercial Red Deer area 403-886-2358

2008 F-250 Super duty, e/c, 217,000 km. $15,000 obo.

780-608-9547

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2003 DODGE 3/4 ton HD, stnd, 4/4, Hemi, reg. cab L/B, 149,000 kms, dk. red, 1 owner $4000 403-886-2815

Lots For Sale

LOT FOR SALE IN PONOKA 50x170, zoned R4 (Multi-family residential).

Located in Riverside, close to walking trails. $105,000.

403-782-4773 or 302-4679

Pinnacle Estates

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

2000 GMC 1/2 ton S/B, reg. cab, loaded, good cond, $7000 obo; 2000 GMC Yukon loaded $7000 obo 403-304-0678

Motorhomes

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SYLVAN LAKE RV is looking to pay for your Preowned RV - Consignments Welcome!

Call today 403-887-0911

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5010 T@B 14’, 1200 lbs., loaded. Like New. $10,999. 403-755-2760

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SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

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1722 SQ.FT. 2 storey 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, over-sized dbl. garage.

Call Glen 403-588-2231

If you own a vehicle, get up to $10,000 today! www.thetitlestore.ca RED DEER 403-754-5104 4971 Phelan St.

Cars

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GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. Laebon Homes 346-7273

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

1999 PONTIAC SunÀre, GT, well maintained. $2000. 403-346-9169

Misc.

Automotive

5240

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

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403-986-6378

VII MASSAGE apartments, avail. immed, Yard Livestock rent $875 403-596-6000 #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Care EDEN Condos/ Pampering at its LACOMBE, 1 bdrm. w/bal- Townhouses 587-877-7399 10am-midnight FLATLAND RANCH cony, recent reno, Apr.1, BEST! has on offer yearling and Something for Everyone SPRING LAWN CLEANUP n/s, no children, no pets, 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls.

403-986-6686 Call 403-304-0678 EXCLUSIVE LUXURY Everyday in Classifieds $750/mo, DD same, We have been selling RIVERFRONT CONDOS Come in and see 403-782-2681 reputable bulls for 15 years TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* FOR SALE You can sell your guitar Chuck 403-854-6270 INDEPENDENT w/own car why we are the talk in Downtown Red Deer.

LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. for a song...

1989 LINCOLN Mark II, of the town.

Start your career! or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Call Renee at SUITES. 25+, adults only 2 door, low kms., exc cond Something for Everyone www.viimassage.biz and we’ll sell it for you! n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 403-314-1687 for Inquiries. $4000. 403-343-0081 See Help Wanted Everyday in Classifieds

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1217 sq.ft. duplex.

Available April 1, 2014.

4 bdrm., $184,900.

Ph: 403-341-4627.

403-588-2222 AVAIL. Apr. 1. Large 1 MUST SELL bdrm. on 3rd Ár w/balcony, New Home. 1335 sq.ft. new reno’s, 6 appls. $775/mo. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage. $750 DD. Free water & 403-588-2550 heat. Close to parks/trails, Call Don (780) 554-2870. www.laebon.com

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Holiday Trailers

5000-5300

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3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. immed. or Apr. 1st.

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4040

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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilÀeld service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

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MORRISROE MANOR

dog Brindle in colour. 1st shots.

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1010

1720

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Increasing demands for fresh water and energy will strain resources in nearly all regions, especially in developing and emerging countries undergoing rapid economic growth, a U.N. report says.

Richard Connor, lead author of the report, told a news conference Tuesday that water and energy supplies are interdependent because water is required to produce nearly all types of energy.

He warned that growing competition for the resources could lead to legal disputes and social upheavals.

According to the World Water Development Report 2014, the challenge is to provide energy and clean water to all people.

Today, an estimated 768 million people don’t have access to clean water — although by some estimates the number could be as high as 3.5 billion — and 2.5 billion don’t have access to toilets or latrines, the report said.

At the same time, more than 1.3 billion people still lack electricity and roughly 2.6 billion use solid fuels, mainly wood and other kinds of biomass, for cooking.

“The fact that these figures are often representative of the same people is evidenced by a close association between respiratory diseases caused by indoor air pollution, and diarrhea and related waterborne diseases caused by a lack of safe drinking water and sanitation,” it said.

The report said global demand for water is projected to increase by some 55 per cent by 2050, mainly because of growing demand from manufacturing, thermal electricity generation, and domestic use.

Global energy demand is also expected to grow by more than one-third by 2035, with China, India and Middle Eastern countries accounting for about 60 per cent of the increase.

Electricity demand is expected to grow by approximately 70 per cent during the same period, the report said.

LOVESEAT pull out bed WANTED: all types of 61”w, taupe/pin stripe, very horses. Processing locally good cond. $60; cloth high in Lacombe weekly. back ofÀce chair on 403-651-5912 1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. wheels, adjustable, very Adult bldg. N/S No pets good cond. $30; large bev403-755-9852 elled mirror set in maple Grain, Feed Newly renovated bachelor frame w/black design Hay & 2 bedroom suites $40 403-347-5846 avail. in central location.

TIMOTHY & Brome square Start your career! bales, great for horses, ap- leasing@ rentmidwest.com See Help Wanted 1(888) 679-8031 prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale 2 BDRM Adult Apt. WANTED Sylvan area. 403-887-2798 ns, no pets, no parties, Antiques, furniture and $960. 403-350-4133 estates. 342-2514 www.ambassadorapts.ca

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Household Furnishings

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Texas to the Gulf of Mexico and is a key route for tourism and traffic to refineries on the Gulf Coast.

The Coast Guard began to allow more traffic after a test run of two ships — a Carnival cruise and a boat belonging to the Houston Pilots association. Officials expect it to take about three days for channel traffic to get back to normal.

“The cleanup operations progress is to the point that there is minimal danger of contamination to the commercial maritime traffic and allowing limited transit during daylight hours,” said Coast Guard Capt. Brian Penoyer. “This is an important accomplishment for every person working this response.”

The Coast Guard hopes to get as much oil out of the water as possible within the next 24 hours, deploying skimmers in some areas, as winds are expected to pick up Wednesday and move remaining oil toward the Texas shoreline.

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the launch.

Joel Wit, a former State Department official and editor of the 38 North website, said the launch could be a serious setback to recent efforts by North Korea to improve relations with South Korea and Japan. It also could put China, the North’s only major ally, in an awkward position if and when the U.S. seeks further sanctions at the United Nations.

China has shown increasing annoyance with North Korean provocations, but Beijing also wants to avoid shaking Pyongyang and possibly jeopardizing stability along its borders.

North Korea is thought to have a handful of rudimentary nuclear bombs, but most analysts don’t believe Pyongyang has yet mastered the ability to build warheads small enough to mount on a missile that could threaten the United States. To achieve that goal, Pyongyang has staged several long-range rocket tests in recent years and, a year ago, its third nuclear test. Talks aimed at ending the North’s nuclear program, meanwhile, have been stalled since 2009.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014

Ukrainian troops pull out of Crimea

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Giving last-minute kisses to wives and girlfriends, Ukrainian marines in Crimea piled into buses Tuesday to head back to the mainland. Former comrades saluted them from outside a base that has been overrun by Russian forces.

It was a low-key exit from the eastern port of Feodosia, with fewer than a dozen friends or relatives on hand to bid the marines farewell. A troop transporter bearing black Russian military plates trailed the bus as it pulled away.

Their departure came as Ukraine’s defence minister stepped down Tuesday after harsh criticism for authorities’ often-hesitant reaction to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, which was formalized following a hastily organized referendum this month. And while Ukraine struggled to deal with its humbling by Russia, it also faced the menace of seething Ukrainian nationalists angered by the police killing of a leading radical.

Troops were given the stark choice of staying in Crimea and switching to work for Russia or leaving the peninsula to keep their jobs with Ukraine.

So far, 131 Ukrainian marines have left Crimea, the defence ministry said. They are going to be stationed temporarily at a military barracks in the southern town of Genichesk but their final destination is still unclear.

One serviceman, 30-year old Senior Lt. Anatoly Mozgovoy, told The Associated Press that he left his wife and seven-month-old daughter behind to stay with his mother-in-law in Crimea.

“The Russians threatened, intimidated, bullied and tried to get us to switch sides to Russia. It has been very difficult to resist this enormous pressure but I have made a choice that I can live with,” Mozgovoy said by phone from Genichesk. “We were greeted as heroes in Ukraine. I was able to breathe freely for the first time in months.”

When he finds out where he is being permanently stationed, Mozgovoy plans to reunite the family.

At a summit on nuclear security in The Hague, Netherlands, President Barack Obama said Russian troops would not be dislodged by force from

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Women wave and a Ukrainian marine salutes Ukrainian marines in Feodosia, Crimea, Tuesday. In Crimea, Ukrainian soldiers piled onto buses and began their journey to Ukrainian territory on Tuesday, as former comrades saluted them from outside a base overrun by Russian forces.

Crimea. He reminded the audience that one of the achievements of his first nuclear summit in 2010 “was Ukraine’s decision to remove all of its highly enriched uranium from its nuclear fuel sites.”

“Had that not happened, those dangerous nuclear materials would still be there now. And the difficult situation we’re dealing with in Ukraine today would involve yet another level of concern,” Obama said.

In an address to parliament in Kyiv, Defence Minister Igor Tenyukh denied that he had failed to issue clear instructions to his troops but reserved the right to resign. The order to withdraw from Crimea was is-

sued Monday, a week after many bases had already been stormed and seized by pro-Russian forces.

Lawmakers initially refused Tenyukh’s resignation but later accepted it and replaced him with Col. Gen. Mykhailo Koval.

About 4,300 Ukrainian servicemen and 2,200 of their relatives have asked to leave Crimea, Tenyukh said Tuesday. That means about two-thirds of the 18,800 military personnel and relatives that he said were stationed on the Black Sea peninsula were taking their chances in Crimea.

China demands satellite data on missing Malaysia plane

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Volunteers and firefighters with chainsaws and hand tools hike down a rugged path toward the scene of a deadly mudslide, Tuesday in Oso, Wash. At least 14 people were killed in the slide that hit in a rural area about 88 km northeast of Seattle on Saturday. Several people also were critically injured, and homes were destroyed.

Rain complicates search for victims of weekend mudslide

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — China demanded Tuesday that Malaysia turn over the satellite data used to conclude that a Malaysia Airlines jetliner had crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, killing all 239 on board. Officials sharply narrowed the search area as a result of that assessment, but the zone remains as large as Texas and Oklahoma combined.

Australia said improved weather would allow the hunt for the plane to resume Wednesday after galeforce winds and heavy rain forced a daylong delay.

Searchers face a daunting task of combing a vast expanse of choppy seas for suspected remnants of the aircraft sighted earlier.

“We’re not searching for a needle in a haystack — we’re still trying to define where the haystack is,” Australia’s deputy defence chief, Air Marshal Mark Binskin, told reporters at a military base in Perth as idled planes stood behind him.

Late Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced that a new analysis of satellite data confirmed the plane had crashed in a remote part of the southern Indian Ocean.

That announcement unleashed a storm of sorrow and anger among the families of the plane’s passengers and crew — two-thirds of them Chinese. Family members of the passengers have complained bitterly about a lack of reliable information and some say they are not being told the whole truth.

Nearly 100 relatives and their supporters marched Tuesday to the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing, where

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ARLINGTON, Wash. — The death toll of 14 from a massive Washington state mudslide is expected to increase as crews continue to search through the soupy, debris-laden field and rainy conditions complicate matters for searchers.

“We’re expecting that number to go up throughout the day,” Snohomish County Fire District 21 Chief Travis Hots said Tuesday.

Dozens of people remain unaccounted for. Authorities are working off a list of 176 potentially missing people, though many of those names likely are duplicates and they think that number will decrease.

Snohomish County Emergency Management Director John Pennington said officials expect to have an updated list later Tuesday.

The landslide Saturday destroyed a small community 88 km northeast of Seattle, flattening about two dozen homes and critically injuring several people.

From the beginning, rescue crews on the ground have faced dangerous and unpredictable conditions as they navigated quicksand-like mud that was five metres deep in some places. Some who went in got caught up to their armpits in the thick, sticky sludge.

A scientist who documented the landslide conditions on the hillside that buckled had warned in a 1999 report filed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the “potential for a large catastrophic failure,” The Seattle Times reported late Monday.

That report was written by geomorphologist Daniel J. Miller and his wife, Lynne Rodgers Miller.

“We’ve known it would happen at some point,” Daniel Miller told the newspaper.

Snohomish County Executive John Lovick and Public Works Director Steve Thomsen said Monday night they were not aware of the 1999 report. “A slide of this magnitude is very difficult to predict,” Thomsen told The Times. “There was no indication, no indication at all.”

Pennington said officials would examine the report, but he said local authorities were vigilant about warning of potential landslide dangers. A less severe slide struck the area in 2006.

they threw plastic water bottles, tried to rush the gate and chanted, “Liars!”

Many wore white T-shirts that read “Let’s pray for MH370” as they held banners and shouted, “Tell the truth! Return our relatives!”

There was a heavy police presence at the embassy. Police briefly scuffled with a group of relatives who tried to approach journalists.

In a clear statement of support for the families, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a special envoy, Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui, to Kuala Lumpur to deal with the case. Deputy Foreign Minister Xie Hangsheng told Malaysia’s ambassador that China wanted to know exactly what led Najib to announce that the plane had been lost, a statement on the ministry’s website said.

Investigators and the Malaysian government have been able to say little with certainty about Flight 370’s fate since it disappeared on March 8 shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing.

Left unanswered are many troubling questions about why it was so far off course. Experts piecing together radar and satellite data believe the plane back-tracked over Malaysia and then travelled in the opposite direction to the Indian Ocean.

Investigators will be looking at various possibilities including mechanical or electrical failure, hijacking, sabotage, terrorism or issues related to the mental health of the pilots or someone else on board.

“We do not know why. We do not know how. We do not know how the terrible tragedy happened,” Malaysia Airlines’ chief executive, Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, told reporters.

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